San Antonio Zoning and Land Use Session – August 6, 2026

The City of San Antonio Zoning and Land Use Session was called to order at 2:02 PM on Thursday, August 6, 2026, with a quorum present. The meeting covered a consent agenda, multiple individual zoning items, public testimony, and several votes including continuances and denials.

Consent Calendar

• Items 10, 16, 17 were withdrawn before the meeting.
• Items 11, 12, 18, 19, 20 were continued to August 20, 2026 by unanimous consent.
• The consent agenda (items 2, 3, 4, 7, 8, 9, 13, 14, 15, 21, 22, 23, 26, 29, 30) was approved with a motion and second, no council discussion.

Public Comments & Testimony

• Item 1 (270 Castorville Road) – The applicant, Dua Larafati (owner), testified that the store had been closed for three years and that alcohol sales were needed to sustain her family; she has a child with autism and cannot work outside the home. Stephanie Torres, an elected trustee for the local school district and parent, spoke in opposition, citing safety concerns for students and past issues with homeless individuals congregating when alcohol was sold. She expressed support for the convenience store but not with an alcohol license.
• Item 6 (9330 NE Loop 410) – Jose Saliegos, a former zoning and planning commissioner, spoke in favor, clarifying the project is a major site plan amendment, not a zoning change. The owner, Reyes Alvarado, testified that he needs to expand his truck repair shop to provide better working conditions for his employees due to longer modern trucks.
• Items 24‑25 (5995 Heath Road) – The applicant’s representative, Emily Weissler, described the request for an indoor pickleball facility with noise and alcohol restrictions. Rose Ryan (ceded time from two other speakers) strongly opposed, representing nearly 30 families; she argued that a C2 zoning is heavy commercial, incompatible with low‑density residential and neighborhood preservation districts, and highlighted flooding risks from impervious cover in a floodplain.
• Items 31‑32 (12139 Jones Maltsberger Road) – Zach Salazar, representing Busy B Collision, asked for approval, stating they voluntarily approached the city to correct their permit, support five employees, and have since addressed neighbors’ concerns about fumes by inviting them to see their fully filtered spray booth.

Discussion Items

• Item 1 – Alcohol variance (District 5) – Councilman Castillo reported opposition from the school (Jubilee Academy) and administrators, a history of problems with prior alcohol sales, and a decline in calls for service since alcohol was removed. He moved to deny; seconded and carried.
• Item 5 – Zoning change, 1311 Burleson St (District 2) – Staff recommended denial with an alternative of R‑4 with conditional use for two dwelling units; Zoning Commission recommended approval. No public speakers. Councilman McKee Rodriguez moved to approve; seconded and carried.
• Item 6 – Zoning change, 9330 NE Loop 410 (District 2) – Staff and Zoning Commission recommended approval. Councilman McKee Rodriguez moved to deny, noting the tripling of footprint (5,000 sf to 15,000 sf), doubling of bays, and the neighborhood’s concerns about industrialization and the nearby ICE detention facility. Seconded and carried.
• Items 24‑25 – Plan amendment and zoning, 5995 Heath Rd (District 6) – The applicant amended the request to include C‑2NA (alcohol restriction) and NR (no outdoor sound or live music), plus a 20‑ft lighting pole limit. Staff recommended denial; Planning and Zoning Commissions recommended approval. Councilman Galvan moved to approve as amended, acknowledging flooding concerns from Leon Creek but noting conditions. A supermajority was present; motion carried.
• Items 27‑28 – Plan amendment and zoning, 1802 West French Pl (District 7) – Staff recommended denial; Planning and Zoning Commissions recommended approval. Councilwoman Alderete Gavito moved to approve, citing the applicant’s collaboration with the Woodlawn Lake Neighborhood Association, limits on equipment size, an 8‑ft screen fence, and improved vehicle ingress. Seconded and carried.
• Items 31‑32 – Plan amendment and zoning, 12139 Jones Maltsberger Rd (District 9) – Staff, Zoning Commission, and Planning Commission all recommended denial. Councilwoman Mesa Gonzalez initially moved to deny on behalf of absent Councilman Spears, but after Councilman McKee Rodriguez’s questions, the applicant explained that the two opposing neighbors had since become supporters. McKee Rodriguez then moved to continue to August 20, 2026 to allow further work with the council member. Seconded and carried.

Key Outcomes

• Item 1: Denied (motion to deny carried).
• Item 5: Approved (change of zoning from R‑4 to RM‑4).
• Item 6: Denied.
• Items 24‑25: Approved as amended (C‑2NA with noise and lighting restrictions). Required and received a supermajority vote.
• Items 27‑28: Approved (plan amendment and rezoning to C‑2NA with conditional uses).
• Items 31‑32: Continued to August 20, 2026, for further negotiation.
• The meeting adjourned at 2:53 PM.