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Zoning Commission Meeting - 2026-03-03

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Meeting Intelligence Preview

11
Decisions
17
Zoning Changes
6
Market Signals
6
Developments

Meeting Summary

The San Antonio Zoning Commission approved multiple commercial and residential zoning changes, including a convenience store at 20318 Hebner Road (C2S), adaptive reuse at 731 Proband Street (IDZ-2), and a collision repair facility at 3000 Block CityBase Landing (C3S). The commission denied a request for three dwelling units at 21607 Rowan Bluff (5-6 vote) due to neighborhood opposition, and continued a controversial 50-unit condominium project at Broadway/Nottingham to March 17 following extensive resident objections.

Key Decisions (11)

Approved

Consent Agenda Items 4,6,8,12,13,15,16,18,21

Multiple zoning changes approved including: 735 Cedarhurst Drive (R6 to C1 as amended), 4131 Culebra Road (C2NACD conditional use for motor vehicle sales), 1817 East Houston Street (O2 to RM4), 238 West Vest Street (I2 to O1), 6464 Historic Highway 90 (C3/I1 to C2CD for truck repair), 700 Block East Myrtle Street (I1 to IDZ1 with NC uses), 1632 NE Loop 410 (C2 to C3NR), 14518 Watson Road (NP8 to R5), 8000 Block Gilboa Road (R6 to C2), 100 Block Morrison Boulevard (C3NA/C2NA to C3R).

Vote: unanimous (11-0)
Approved

Continuance of Broadway/Nottingham Condominium Project (Item 19)

Request for zoning change at Broadway and Nottingham Drive for proposed 50-unit four-story condominium building continued to March 17, 2026. Extensive opposition from Chateau Dijon residents citing traffic congestion, construction impacts, loss of privacy, and incompatibility with existing community.

Vote: unanimous (11-0)
Approved

Laundromat at 20318 Hebner Road (Item 2)

Rezoning from C2 to C2S with specific use authorization for laundry and dry cleaning self-service. Existing 11,392 square foot suite in Creek at Stone Oak Retail Center. No increase to existing 70% impervious cover. Located in Edwards Recharge Zone.

Vote: unanimous (11-0)Conditions: Impervious cover shall not exceed 50% per SAWS recommendation
Denied

Duplex at 21607 Rowan Bluff (Item 3)

Request to rezone from PUD R6 to PUD R6 CD with conditional use for three dwelling units denied. Applicant Philip Latka sought to build duplex for parents on 2.27 acre lot in Cavallo Creek Estates. HOA initially approved but later rescinded support. Multiple neighbors opposed citing traffic safety, precedent concerns, and inconsistency with neighborhood character.

Vote: 8-3 (Loesseff, Panetta, Bustamante opposed denial)
Approved

Rezoning at 305 Hartline (Item 5)

Request amended from C2CD with wrecker service to NC Neighborhood Commercial. Property currently used for parking and storage. Applicant plans small office for management company.

Vote: unanimous (11-0)
Approved

Mixed-Use Development at 731 Proband Street (Item 7)

Rezoning from I1/MF33/R6 to IDZ-2 with C2 uses for convenience store and tenant spaces. Request amended to remove 134 King Roger Street parcel (IDZ-1 for parking lot) which staff recommended denial. Applicant Javier Joo plans adaptive reuse of existing building.

Vote: unanimous (11-0)
Other

Continuance of 519 B Street Residential Development (Item 9)

Request for R6 to R6CD with conditional use for four dwelling units on 15,232 square foot vacant lot continued to March 17. Government Hill Alliance and Government Hill Tomorrow in support, Government Hill Community Association opposed. Multiple neighborhood associations involved with conflicting positions.

Vote: unanimous (11-0)
Approved

Oversized Vehicle Storage at 7439 West Military Drive (Item 10)

Rezoning from C3 to C3CD with conditional use for manufactured home/oversized vehicle cell service and storage. Applicant Hassan Al-Bisi operates nearby mechanic shop. Lockland Terrace Neighborhood Association in favor. Six neighbors within 200 feet in favor.

Vote: unanimous (11-0)
Approved

Mixed-Use Development at 700 Block East Myrtle Street (Item 14)

Rezoning from I1 to IDZ-1 with NC uses near the Pearl. Proposed small-scale office, retail, and co-working space. Tobin Hill Community Neighborhood Association in favor. SoJo Crossing HOA opposed citing traffic congestion. Maximum height limited to 35 feet.

Vote: unanimous (11-0)Conditions: Bike racks publicly accessible per Tobin Hill request
Approved

Wireless Tower at 601 Pruitt Avenue (Item 17)

Rezoning from R5 to RM5S with specific use authorization for wireless communication system with reduced setback of 24 feet from residential property. Previously approved by commission in September 2025 but withdrawn at council. Collins Garden Neighborhood Association in favor. Preserves existing single-family structure on lot.

Vote: unanimous (11-0)Conditions: Maximum 20 foot fall radius per sealed engineer letter
Approved

Gerber Collision at 3000 Block CityBase Landing (Item 20)

Rezoning from C3 to C3S (no alcohol) with specific use authorization for auto paint and body repair at Brooks development. Pinnacle Development project for 16,000 square foot Gerber Collision and Glass facility on 2+ acre site. 42 parking spaces (30 interior). Brooks ACC reviewed and approved plans.

Vote: unanimous (11-0)Conditions: Outside storage of vehicles and parts must be totally screened from view of adjacent property owners and public roadways

Zoning Changes (17)

R6C1
Approved

735 Cedarhurst Drive

Unknown

C2NACDC2NACD with conditional use for motor vehicle sales full service
Approved

4131 Culebra Road

Unknown

O2RM4
Approved

1817 East Houston Street

Unknown

I2O1
Approved

238 West Vest Street

Unknown

C3 and I1C2CD with conditional use for truck repair and maintenance
Approved

6464 Historic Highway 90

Unknown

I1IDZ-1 with NC uses
Approved

700 Block East Myrtle Street

Unknown

C2C3NR
Approved

1632 Northeast Loop 410

Unknown

NP8R5
Approved

14518 Watson Road

Unknown

R6C2
Approved

8000 Block Gilboa Road

Unknown

C3NA and C2NAC3R
Approved

100 Block Morrison Boulevard

Unknown

C2C2S with specific use authorization for laundry and dry cleaning self-service0.9 acres
Approved

20318 Hebner Road

Amado Mesta

PUD R6PUD R6 CD with conditional use for three dwelling units2.27 acres
Denied

21607 Rowan Bluff

Philip Latka

MF33NC Neighborhood Commercial
Approved

305 Hartline

Aldo Rive/Arnold Rive

I1, MF33, R6IDZ-2 with C2 uses
Approved

731 Proband Street

Javier Joo

C3C3CD with conditional use for manufactured home/oversized vehicle storage
Approved

7439 West Military Drive

Hassan Al-Bisi

R5RM5S with specific use authorization for wireless communication system
Approved

601 Pruitt Avenue

AT&T/Vince Heebinger

C3C3S with specific use authorization for auto paint and body repair2+ acres
Approved

3000 Block CityBase Landing

Pinnacle Development/Gerber Collision

Development Activity (6)

Broadway/Nottingham Condominiums

Developer: UnknownLocation: Northwest corner of Broadway and Nottingham Drive, near Chateau DijonType: ResidentialStatus: Under Review

Proposed 50-unit four-story condominium building. Chateau Dijon residents (200-unit complex built 1966) strongly opposed citing traffic, construction impacts, loss of privacy, and proximity to pools/patios.

Rowan Bluff Duplex

Developer: Philip Latka (owner/applicant)Location: 21607 Rowan Bluff, Cavallo Creek EstatesType: ResidentialStatus: Denied

Proposed 1,600 square foot duplex with garage on 2.27 acre lot to house applicant's parents. Two 800 square foot units with separate entrances. Existing house, pool, gazebo on property.

Proband Street Mixed-Use

Developer: Javier JooLocation: 731 Proband StreetType: Mixed-UseStatus: Approved

Adaptive reuse of existing building for convenience store and two additional tenant spaces. IDZ-2 zoning with C2 uses.

East Myrtle Street Development

Developer: UnknownLocation: 700 Block East Myrtle Street, near the PearlType: CommercialStatus: Approved

Small-scale office, retail, and co-working space. Maximum 35 feet height. IDZ-1 with NC uses. Site approximately 0.161 acres.

Gerber Collision and Glass

Developer: Pinnacle DevelopmentLocation: 3000 Block CityBase Landing, Brooks areaType: CommercialStatus: Approved

16,000 square foot collision repair facility on approximately 90,000 square foot property. 42 parking spaces (12 exterior, 30 interior behind gates). National company with 80+ years experience. Appointment-based exterior body repair only.

Stone Oak Laundromat

Developer: Amado MestaLocation: 20318 Hebner Road, Creek at Stone Oak Retail CenterType: CommercialStatus: Approved

High-end laundromat with self-service and full service in existing 11,392 square foot suite. Building constructed 2018. Point 9 acre lot.

Market Signals (6)

Housing Demand

Staff cited Strategic Housing Implementation Plan encouraging alternative housing types to accommodate growing population at all income levels, supporting density increases in established neighborhoods.

Commercial Demand

Co-working space demand noted near the Pearl area, with applicant citing significant interest for small-scale office and co-working uses in walkable urban locations.

Infrastructure

Via bus service running every 10-15 minutes on North Saint Mary's cited as supporting pedestrian-scale development near the Pearl, with bus stops 800-850 feet from proposed development.

Sentiment

Strong neighborhood opposition to density increases in established HOA communities, with Cavallo Creek and Chateau Dijon residents citing traffic safety, privacy, and character preservation concerns.

Commercial Demand

Brooks area continuing mixed-use development with commercial users like Gerber Collision seeking locations, supported by Brooks ACC review process for design standards.

Infrastructure

Edwards Recharge Zone requirements adding regulatory burden to commercial development, with commissioner suggesting policy review for cases with existing impervious cover and water quality infrastructure.