San Antonio Zoning Commission Meeting - May 21, 2026
San Antonio Zoning Commission Meeting - May 21, 2026
The San Antonio Zoning Commission held a regular meeting on May 21, 2026, at 2:04 PM, with Councilmembers Kur, Maki Rodríguez, Villagrán, Munguía, Castillo, Galván, Alderete Gavito, Mesa González, Spears, White, and Mayor Jones present. The meeting addressed a consent calendar and individual zoning items.
Consent Calendar
- Items 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, and 14 were approved unanimously as part of the consent agenda. No objections were raised.
Public Comments & Testimony
- On Item 18 (Old Freddie's Road):
- Ashley Fairman, attorney for applicant Schnitter Steel, expressed support, stating that JBSA had no objection and the use was compatible across the campus.
- Clifton Lewis, representing the homeowners association, opposed the project, citing concerns about air pollution from tractors and trucks, and impact on wildlife (coyotes, raccoons).
- Brandon Wen was recognized but no statement was recorded.
Discussion Items
- Item 1 (1115 UCLID Ave): Zoning change from R6A and DZ1 to NC for two units. Staff recommended denial; commission recommended approval. 3 notifications in opposition, no response from neighborhood associations. Motion to approve passed.
- Item 2 (760 East Murdo): Zoning change from R6 to IDZ1 for 24 units. Staff denial; commission approval. 8 in favor, 13 opposed out of 55 notifications. Motion to approve passed.
- Item 9 (1610 Speedway Run): Zoning from BP to L with use for storage and covered property, no outdoor storage. Staff denial; commission approval. 0 favor, 0 opposed from 16 notifications. Motion to approve with conditions passed.
- Item 10 (13005 SW Loop): Zoning change from MF-25 to C-2 for parking and storage. Staff denial; commission approval. 2 favor, 0 opposed; additional 47 notifications returned in favor. Motion to approve passed.
- Items 11 & 12 (1904 Nogalitos): Plan amendment and zoning change from neighborhood commercial to regional commercial for tobacco shop and smoking area. Both staff and commission recommended denial. 47 notifications, 0 favor, 12 opposed. Motion to deny passed.
- Item 13 (2408 Del Paso Street): Zoning change from R-4 and DZ-1 to C-1 light commercial. Staff denial; commission approval. 2 favor, 0 opposed from 27 notifications. Motion to approve passed.
- Items 15 & 16 (400 Avenu, Kelly South San Pueblo): Plan amendment and zoning change from public institution to community commercial. Both staff and commission recommended approval. 28 notifications, no opposition; Quintana Camer association in favor. Motion to approve passed.
- Item 17 (District 7): Zoning change with staff denial and commission approval. 2 notifications, 1 favor, 0 opposed. Motion to approve passed.
- Item 18 (Old Freddie's Road): Zoning change for storage and manufacturing (inside container structures). Staff denial; commission approval. 71 notifications, 0 in favor, 4 in opposition (outside 200 feet). After testimony, Councilmember Mesa González moved to approve, citing a no-objection letter from the military and work to be done indoors. Motion passed.
Key Outcomes
- All items except 11-12 were approved.
- Items 11 and 12 were denied.
- The meeting concluded after the vote on Item 18.
Meeting Transcript
Son las dos cuatro minutos, veintiuno de mayo y la sesión de zonificación inicial. Vamos a tomar lista. Concejal Kur. Concejal Maki Rodríguez presente. Concejal Villagrán. Presente, concejal Munguía, presente, concejal Castillo, presente. Concejal Galván. Concejal Alde Alderete Gavito. Concejal Mesa González presente. Concejal Spears. Concejal White. Presente. Alcalde Jones. Tenemos curo. Ahora vamos a avanzar con lo que es la agenda de consentimiento. Tenemos aquí los el 1, 2, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 15, 16, 17, 18. El resto serán de consentimiento. Miembros del consejo desean retirar algún punto para que se escuche individualmente. Gracias. Tenemos a tres personas que desean hablar en los puntos de la agenda de consentimiento. Cuatro personas. Alvin Peters. Gracias. Hay moción para aprobar el resto de la agenda de consentimiento. Podemos. Podemos leer nuevamente cuáles son los puntos en la agenda de consentimiento. 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 y 14. Segundo. Alguien desea dialogar sobre algún punto en del agenda de consentimiento. Nadie desea dialogar. Con esto concluye el diálogo. Moción segunda para aprobar 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 y 14. Por favor, voten. La moción pasa. Ahora vamos a ver a los puntos individuales. Por favor, vamos a empezar con el número uno. El punto número uno es un cambio de zonificación de R6A y DZ1. En el distrito comercial NC, para dos unidades ubicadas en el mil ciento quince de UCLID Avenue. Aquí se enviaron las notificaciones. Tres en oposición no recibimos respuestas de la asociación de color de Toven Hill. O de las asociaciones de colonos de esa área. El comisión recomienda aprobación. Y el personal de negación. Presento moción para aprobar. Alguien más desea dialogar sobre este punto. Hay moción y hay segunda para aprobar este punto. Por favor, voten. La moción pasa. El siguiente punto. Así es el punto número dos.
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