The San Antonio City Council convened a zoning and land use session at 2:03 PM on Thursday, August 20, 2026, with a quorum present. The meeting was adjourned at 2:49 PM. The agenda included continuations, a consent agenda, and individual items for discussion and votes.
Item 12 – 1210 Caton Avenue (District 3): Rezoning from R-4 to R-6 with conditional use for three dwelling units. Staff and Zoning Commission recommended approval. Public speakers (Eddie Rohr, Aaron Reed, Denise Martin, Karen George, Rachel Rohr, and others) opposed, citing emergency vehicle access issues on the narrow 27-foot-wide street, a fatal shooting response delay, a stroke victim’s delayed EMS access, misrepresentation by the applicant, and stress on aging infrastructure. Highland Park Neighborhood Association opposed. Councilwoman Viagran noted 10 notices in favor vs. 10 opposed (plus 9 vs. 10 outside 200 ft). She motioned to approve with conditions: no signage, 6-foot solid fence, and on-site tenant parking. Motion carried.
Items 17 & 18 – 3100 Block South Jeevers Street (District 3): Plan amendment and rezoning to C-3NA with conditional use for construction trades contractors. Staff recommended denial; Zoning and Planning Commissions recommended approval with conditions (downward lighting, no temporary signage, restricted hours). 42 notices mailed, 12 in favor, 0 opposed. Highland Park Neighborhood Association supported. Jack Finger spoke against, calling it “commercial encroachment.” Councilwoman Viagran moved to approve with conditions as read; motion carried.
Items 30 & 31 – 12139 Jones Maltzberger Road (District 9): Plan amendment and rezoning to C-3 with specific use authorization for auto paint and body repair with outside storage. Staff, Zoning Commission, and Planning Commission all recommended denial. 19 notices mailed, 7 in favor, 2 in opposition. Jack Finger spoke against, citing hazards from emissions and chemicals too close to residences. Councilwoman Spears moved to continue to September 17, 2026; motion carried.
Yeah, that's right. Good afternoon. The time is now 2 03 p.m. on Thursday, August 20th, 2026, and the City of San Antonio zoning and land use session is called to order. Madam Clerk, please call roll. Councilmember Corps. Councilmember McKee Rodriguez. Councilmember Via Gran. Councilmember Mungia. Councilmember Castillo. Councilmember Galman. Councilmember Alderete Gabito. Here. Councilmember Mesa Gonzalez. Councilmember Spears. Councilmember White. Mayor Jones. Mayor, we have quorum. Great, thank you. For the record, item 7, 13, 22, and 23 have been withdrawn and will not be considered today. The next item is to continue continue cases to September 3, 2026. The case to continue is item 25. Is there a motion to continue the item? Okay. We have one individual that has signed up to speak on this item. Mr. Jack Finger. Madam Mayor, other members of the San Antonio City Council. My name is Jack Finger. Wish to present an item or two to you about this portion of the agenda. Item number 25. Item 25 is just want to make sure we got this straight. So item number 25, correct? Okay. This is in uh district five. Ms. Castillo. I did some research on this. The uh you've got a quite frankly, ma'am. You've got a a bad actor here. He uh well basically his case was continued several times not once but several times over at the zoning commission. He's already continued it once over here. He uh according to the zoning staff, he has engaged in construction without without the required permits or the mandatory technical review essential for the West Site Creeks and the water quality protection area there. He uh development process the development poses a direct threat, a direct threat to the public health of the people there and the water quality of the West Side Creeks. I mean, this is in your area, your people. Also, it undermines, and I'm just going by what uh the the staff said, it undermines the uh the the area rezoning your residents have not your area residents have not been properly buffered against what he's proposing here. Maybe that's why the Prospect Hill Neighborhood Association opposes this thing. You know, instead of uh continuing it, maybe finally someone should just simply say no to this person. Thank you. Is there any council discussion on the item to be continued?