The San Antonio commission met on October 28, 2026, beginning with roll call and a quorum. The chair described a combined consent agenda and an individual hearing agenda. Although the chair initially said item 14 had been withdrawn, the commission later heard and voted on item 14. Consent Calendar - The combined consent agenda was approved by roll-call vote. Commissioner Profe made the motion and Commissioner Cooper seconded it; staff had recommended approval without detailed discussion. Public Comments & Testimony - A speaker registered for item 9, Clay Consent, was not present when the item was called. - Item 11 – Sherman Henson (503 Hampton Street) expressed concerns: the street name appeared misidentified in the documents, the project could increase property taxes, sidewalks were missing nearby, and he did not know which neighbors had been consulted. He asked how the added density would benefit the existing neighborhood. - No public comments were heard for items 14 or 15. Discussion Items - Item 10 – Continuation request: The applicant requested a two-week continuance to November 18 for the matter at 7510. The commission voted to continue the item to the next meeting. - Item 11 – Residential density request: Planning staff reported four notifications in favor, one in opposition, and no response from the homeowners association. Staff said the property, sized from 5,000 to more than 20,000 square feet, was in a dense area, located more than 2,000 feet from principal arterials, and recommended denial as inconsistent with the area development plan. Applicant Jay Michael Jeffers, representing the owner, said the proposal would create workforce housing with 50% affordable and 50% market-rate units, cited construction costs of about $1.2 million, and said he had engaged the adjacent homeowners association and neighbors. He requested MF-33 zoning and said he could accept MF-25 if needed, describing 0.7 parking spaces per residence, buffers, sidewalks, and professional management. In response to Henson, Jeffers said the project would add sidewalks, clean existing walkways, and serve teachers, firefighters, and similar workers. Commissioners expressed support for quality workforce housing and good-neighbor design. The commission voted to approve the request. - Item 14 – West Kennes Highway area zoning request: Staff reported zero notifications in favor, one in opposition, and no HOA response. The request was from R-5 to IC-3 high-intensity use, with permitted uses for flexible office and office in a home. Staff recommended denial because the proposed mixed-use/storage use was not appropriate for an established residential area. Applicant Eduardo Castillo, representing his daughter, said he needed rear storage for construction materials while renovating the vacant property, not a commercial warehouse, and pointed to nearby commercial and mixed uses. Commissioner questions explored accessory dwelling/storage options and access. The commission voted to approve the applicant's request despite staff's recommendation. - Item 15 – Future land use and density request: Staff said the request would change low-intensity urban residential to medium-density residential, with no HOA response, and recommended denial because the use was not appropriate and the property had only one entrance. The applicant said he had spent three years renovating an abandoned house, wanted two tenant parking spaces and rear access, and was requesting the higher intensity only for rear modifications. Commissioners praised the rehabilitation of an abandoned property. The commission voted to approve the request. Key Outcomes - Consent agenda approved. - Item 10: continued to November 18. - Item 11: approved, contrary to staff recommendation; no no votes appear in the transcript. - Item 14: approved, contrary to staff recommendation; no no votes appear in the transcript. - Item 15: approved, contrary to staff recommendation; no no votes appear in the transcript. - No director's report was presented; the meeting adjourned at 2:33 p.m.
