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Zoning Commission Meeting - 2026-03-17

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Meeting Intelligence Preview

18
Decisions
11
Zoning Changes
5
Market Signals
3
Developments

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)

Approved

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.

Vote: unanimous
Approved

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.

Vote: unanimousConditions: No outside storage of sand
Approved

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.

Vote: unanimousConditions: Fence height up to eight feet in northern portion
Approved

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.

Vote: unanimous
Approved

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.

Vote: unanimous
Approved

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.

Vote: unanimousConditions: Amended property size to 0.2837 acres with updated site plan
Approved

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.

Vote: unanimousConditions: Conditional use for two dwelling units
Approved

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.

Vote: unanimousConditions: Conditional use for two dwelling units
Approved

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.

Vote: unanimous
Approved

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.

Vote: 11-0Conditions: Downward facing lighting required; screening required for outdoor storage from public roads and adjacent properties; no increase to existing 82% impervious cover; outside storage of fencing materials stored above ground; no hazardous materials stored on-site; no vehicles or heavy equipment parked in outdoor area; no heavy equipment maintenance allowed
Approved

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.

Vote: 11-0Conditions: 15 foot buffer added; entrance relocated to right side of property; MLOD1 lighting requirements apply (90 degree facing)
Tabled

Continuance of Wild Eagle Road Property (District 8)

Item 1 postponed. Property on Wild Eagle Road. Not set for another meeting at this time.

Tabled

Continuance of 2058 Lamar Street (District 2)

Item 2 postponed. Property at 2058 Lamar Street. Not set for another meeting at this time.

Deferred

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.

Vote: 11-0
Deferred

Continuance of Item 13 to April 7, 2026

Item 13 continued to April 7, 2026.

Vote: 11-0
Deferred

Continuance of Item 17 to April 7, 2026

Item 17 continued to April 7, 2026.

Vote: 11-0
Deferred

Continuance of Item 18 to April 7, 2026

Item 18 continued to April 7, 2026.

Vote: 11-0
Deferred

Continuance of Item 4 (District 2) to April 21, 2026

Item 4 continued to April 21, 2026.

Vote: 11-0

Zoning Changes (11)

C2IDZ2
Approved

7701 Broadway Street

Not specified

BPI1S
Approved

3610 Speedway Run

Christensen

R5C2CD
Approved

5210 Sherry Ann Road

Not specified

C2NA, C2, C3C3
Approved

7271 Wurstbach Road

Not specified

FRC2
Approved

10781 South Zamora Street

Not specified

R6 and C1RM6S0.2837 acres
Approved

2747 South W.W. White Road

Greg Farris (representative)

C3NAR4CD
Approved

1001 Capitol Avenue

Not specified

NP8CDNP8CD (with conditional use)
Approved

731 East Nottingham Drive

Not specified

C1C2
Approved

311 Howard Street

Not specified

C3NAS ERZD (electrical contractor)C3NAS ERZD (construction contractor)1.82 acres
Approved

13406 Western Oak Drive

John Cooley (representative)

R20 (assisted living)C2NA (construction contractor)
Approved

1795 Heuerman Road

Gus Gonzales, GGE Engineering (representative for DJS Resources)

Development Activity (3)

Fencing Contractor Facility

Developer: Property owner (name not specified)Location: 13406 Western Oak DriveType: IndustrialStatus: Approved

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

Developer: DJS ResourcesLocation: 1795 Heuerman RoadType: CommercialStatus: Approved

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

Developer: Not specifiedLocation: 7701 Broadway StreetType: CommercialStatus: Approved

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.