Zoning Commission Meeting - 2025-12-16

Approved 12 zoning cases on consent including: 104 Ogden Street (O2 to C2 as amended), 7038 Branching Court (R6 to C2), 9625 Broadway Street (O2 to I1), 9333 Southwest Loop 410 (C3CD amendment for vocational trade), 1449 Culeba Road (C2 to C2CD for tattoo parlor), 602 West French Place (O2/C2/MF33 to TMX3), 219 Keller Street (R6 to IDZ1 for two dwelling units), 2024 South Flora Street (I1 to IDZ1 with amended site plan), 2324 Blanco Road (I1 to C2), hospital height authorization at 35 feet, 136 University Avenue (R6 to RM6), and 333 Valley High Drive (C2/C2NA to C2S for car wash).

Rezoning from R4 to C2CD with conditional use for motor vehicle sales. Staff recommended denial citing adverse impacts on established residential block. Applicant Elizabeth Russell represented the owner. 38 notices mailed, 4 in favor, 0 opposed.

Rezoning from R6 to C2NACD with conditional use for oversized vehicle storage and sales. Applicant Marcus Salas representing Cesar Ramos. Staff recommended approval as appropriate transition between Interstate 410 and residential neighborhood. 10 notices mailed, 0 in favor, 0 opposed.

Rezoning from R6 to L (Light Industrial) for warehouse construction. Applicant proposes to replat 108, 112, and 116 Remount Drive. Staff recommended approval noting existing residential is out of character for the development area. 21 notices mailed, 4 in favor, 0 opposed. Park Village Neighborhood Association gave no response.

Rezoning from R4 to R4CD with conditional use for two dwelling units. Applicant Fred Hobbs, managing member of property owner. Staff recommended approval noting mix of housing densities in area including duplexes and multifamily. 24 notices mailed, 0 in favor, 0 opposed. Harvard Place East Lawn Neighborhood Association gave no response.

Rezoning from R4 to IDZ2 for six dwelling units. Applicant Ricardo Torriates representing owner Fernando Randa. Staff recommended denial with alternate of IDZ1 for four units, citing six units would introduce uncharacteristic density. Roosevelt Park Neighborhood Association in support. 42 notices mailed, 0 in favor, 2 opposed. Building is approximately 4,600 square feet with existing six units that have been vacant since 2021.

Rezoning from R4 to C2PNA for food service establishment expansion. Applicant Raymond Escamilla, third generation tortilla maker. Staff recommended denial with alternate of C1, but C2P allows zero rear setback to connect buildings. Historic Westside Residents Neighborhood Association in support with deed restriction agreement. 50 notices mailed, 0 in favor, 0 opposed.

Rezoning from C2 to C3NA for motorcycle showroom. Applicant Armand Marafsa, property owned by father for 12 years. Staff recommended denial citing potential adverse impacts from higher intensity uses. Adjacent property already zoned C3NA. 36 notices mailed, 1 in favor, 0 opposed. Continuance motion failed 4-5 before approval.

Item postponed and will be re-noticed. No details provided on the nature of the request.