Planning Commission - 2026-02-11
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Meeting Summary
The San Antonio Planning Commission approved two plan amendments for Gonzaga Medical Group's expansion near Pleasanton Road, both amended from community commercial to neighborhood commercial. Item 7 at 206 West Hart Avenue will support ambulance turnaround for a new medical clinic, while Item 8 at 347 West Sayers Avenue will accommodate future medical office development. Both passed unanimously (9-0) despite staff denial recommendations.
Key Decisions (2)
Plan Amendment at 206 West Hart Avenue
Approved plan amendment from low density residential to neighborhood commercial (amended from community commercial) for Gonzaga Medical Group. The 22-notice property will be used for ambulance turnaround and portion of future one-story medical clinic building with frontage on Pleasanton Road. Staff had recommended denial citing commercial encroachment into established residential block.
Plan Amendment at 347 West Sayers Avenue
Approved plan amendment from low density residential to neighborhood commercial (amended from community commercial) for Gonzaga Medical Group. The 27-notice property, formerly a single family home now demolished, will be used for future medical office development. Staff had recommended denial citing commercial encroachment; one opposition received within 200 feet.
Zoning Changes (2)
206 West Hart Avenue
Patrick Christiansen for Gonzaga Medical Group
347 West Sayers Avenue
Patrick Christiansen for Gonzaga Medical Group
Development Activity (1)
Gonzaga Medical Group Expansion
One-story medical clinic building with ambulance turnaround at Hart Avenue property; future medical office at Sayers Avenue property. Combined parcels approximately 1.5 acres. Medical complex has been operating for 50 years with ongoing expansion.
Market Signals (2)
Commercial Demand
Medical group paying twice market rate for residential properties adjacent to their existing complex, indicating strong demand for medical office expansion in South Central San Antonio.
Sentiment
Council office indicated no further neighborhood expansion beyond these two parcels will be supported, signaling resistance to additional commercial encroachment into established residential areas.