Zoning Commission Meeting - 2026-03-17
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Meeting Summary
The San Antonio Zoning Commission approved nine consent agenda items including rezonings at 7701 Broadway Street (C2 to IDZ2), 3610 Speedway Run (BP to I1S for outside storage), and 5210 Sherry Ann Road (R5 to C2CD for construction contractor facility). Two individual hearing items were approved: 13406 Western Oak Drive (C3NAS to C3NAS for construction contractor facility, 11-0) and 1795 Heuerman Road (R20 to C2NA for construction contractor facility, 11-0). Four items were continued to April 7, 2026, and one item to April 21, 2026.
Key Decisions (18)
Rezoning at 7701 Broadway Street
Change from C2 to IDZ2 with uses permitted in C2. 219 notices mailed, 1 in favor, 13 opposed. Oak Park Northwood neighborhood association in favor. Chateau Dijon HOA president expressed support via voicemail after confirming no impact to their easement or building height.
Rezoning at 3610 Speedway Run
Change from BP to I1S with specific use authorization for storage outside, screening from public roads and adjacent properties required. 16 notices mailed, zero in favor, zero opposed. Starbride Overlooks South neighborhood gave no response.
Rezoning at 5210 Sherry Ann Road
Change from R5 to C2CD with conditional use for construction contractor facility with fence height up to eight feet in northern portion of Southwest 1 Half. 15 notices mailed, 1 in favor, zero opposed.
Rezoning at 7271 Wurstbach Road
Change from C2NA, C2 and C3 to C3. 75 notices mailed, zero in favor, zero opposed. No registered neighborhood association within 200 feet.
Rezoning at 10781 South Zamora Street
Change from FR to C2. 42 notices mailed, zero in favor, zero opposed. Starbright Overlooks South NA and Vida Neighborhood Association gave no response.
Wireless Communication System at 2747 South W.W. White Road
Change from R6 and C1 to RM6S with specific use authorization for wireless communication system. 24 notices mailed, zero in favor, zero opposed. Property amended to 0.2837 acres out of NCB 10779.
Downzoning at 1001 Capitol Avenue
Change from C3NA to R4CD with conditional use for two dwelling units. 20 notices mailed, 1 in favor, zero opposed. Beacon Hill Area Neighborhood Association in favor. Downzoning to align with midtown neighborhoods plan for low density residential.
Rezoning at 731 East Nottingham Drive
Change from NP8CD with conditional use for two dwelling units. 35 notices mailed, 4 in favor, zero opposed. Oak Park Northwood Neighborhood Association in favor.
Rezoning at 311 Howard Street
Change from C1 to C2. 33 notices mailed, zero in favor, zero opposed. Tobin Hill Neighborhood Association and San Antonio Texas District 1 Residents Association gave no response.
Construction Contractor Facility at 13406 Western Oak Drive
Change from C3NAS ERZD with specific use authorization for electrical contractor facility to C3NAS ERZD with specific use authorization for construction contractor facility. 32 notices mailed, zero in favor, zero opposed. Bavarian Forest HOA gave no response. Property is 1.82 acres with existing 4,000 square foot office warehouse. Fencing contractor use proposed. Staff recommended denial citing proximity to residential neighborhood, but commission approved citing historic commercial use predating residential development.
Construction Contractor Facility at 1795 Heuerman Road
Change from R20 with conditional use for assisted living facility up to 16 residents to C2NA with conditional use for construction contractor facility. 12 notices mailed, zero in favor, zero opposed. Riot Commons community organization gave no response. Previous residential dwelling recently demolished. Applicant DJS Resources is a commercial vertical construction contractor. Staff recommended denial citing industrial encroachment, but commission approved noting surrounding commercial uses and lack of opposition.
Continuance of Wild Eagle Road Property (District 8)
Item 1 postponed. Property on Wild Eagle Road. Not set for another meeting at this time.
Continuance of 2058 Lamar Street (District 2)
Item 2 postponed. Property at 2058 Lamar Street. Not set for another meeting at this time.
Continuance of 2520 McCullough Avenue to April 7, 2026
Item 11 continued to April 7, 2026. Wine boutique seeking IDZ1 zoning for kitchen renovations. Opposition from Mayfair Condominiums residents citing parking concerns. Monte Vista Historical Association requested continuance for applicant to address concerns.
Continuance of Item 13 to April 7, 2026
Item 13 continued to April 7, 2026.
Continuance of Item 17 to April 7, 2026
Item 17 continued to April 7, 2026.
Continuance of Item 18 to April 7, 2026
Item 18 continued to April 7, 2026.
Continuance of Item 4 (District 2) to April 21, 2026
Item 4 continued to April 21, 2026.
Zoning Changes (11)
7701 Broadway Street
Not specified
3610 Speedway Run
Christensen
5210 Sherry Ann Road
Not specified
7271 Wurstbach Road
Not specified
10781 South Zamora Street
Not specified
2747 South W.W. White Road
Greg Farris (representative)
1001 Capitol Avenue
Not specified
731 East Nottingham Drive
Not specified
311 Howard Street
Not specified
13406 Western Oak Drive
John Cooley (representative)
1795 Heuerman Road
Gus Gonzales, GGE Engineering (representative for DJS Resources)
Development Activity (3)
Fencing Contractor Facility
1.82 acres with existing 4,000 square foot office warehouse, paved parking area, fenced outdoor area of compact gravel. Fencing contractor to use existing facility with no increase to 82% impervious cover. Located within Northwest Business Park, classified as category one.
Commercial Contractor Office
Office space and inside warehouse for vertical construction contractor. 20 parking spaces proposed. Previous residential dwelling demolished. Site plan shows office in back, warehouse in front with dumpster. Property purchased for approximately $850,000.
Mixed-Use Development at 7701 Broadway Street
Rezoning from C2 to IDZ2 to accommodate different tenants. Existing plaza with restaurants. Chateau Dijon HOA confirmed no impact to their easement or building height.
Market Signals (5)
Commercial Demand
Construction contractor facilities continue to see demand in San Antonio, with two such facilities approved this meeting at 13406 Western Oak Drive and 1795 Heuerman Road.
Housing Demand
Downzoning from C3NA to R4CD at 1001 Capitol Avenue to align with midtown neighborhoods plan for low density residential indicates neighborhood preference for residential character preservation in Beacon Hill area.
Sentiment
Commission expressed concern about industrial encroachment into residential areas but ultimately approved both contested cases citing historic commercial use patterns and lack of neighborhood opposition.
Commercial Demand
Property at 1795 Heuerman Road sold for approximately $850,000 with previous assisted living zoning; new owner found commercial contractor use more economically viable than assisted living development.
Infrastructure
1560/Houseman Road reconstruction recently completed with new concrete approaches and sidewalks, improving access to commercial properties on Western Oak Drive.