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Staff told commissioners the site is physically constrained by easements and shape, making conventional commercial development difficult; the master plan contemplates mixed uses along this corridor, and staff found either of the applicant's revised site concepts compatible with the master plan. Staff recommended approval with conditions including removal of parking that backs into the public right‑of‑way, submission of a revised site plan showing exact unit and parking counts and landscape area, and condominium legal documentation at platting if the project is built as a condominium regime.

The applicant said the property already has an approved PDD that allows four‑story structures and that the revised plan responds to staff comments. The applicant presented updated materials including a drainage/detention approach (including underground detention) and a tree‑inventory and preservation plan. The developer told commissioners the revised site plan reduced estimated unit counts and removed parking in the right‑of‑way; the plan as presented included 120–145 units with 155–167 parking spaces depending on final layout, with an upper option of up to 165 units if an optional building is later added.

Commissioners moved to approve the ordinance amendment as presented; the motion passed by unanimous roll call. Staff said the item will proceed to City Council (the record shows Council consideration scheduled for April 1 and a public hearing April 15). Council will consider the PDD amendment and any associated variances.

","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Planning and Zoning Commission Regular Meeting","oneSentenceSummary","The Leon Valley Planning and Zoning Commission on March 25 unanimously approved an amendment to Ordinance 2021‑54 to allow an R‑3 Planned Development at 6758 Pass Road, permitting multi‑family development up to four stories under the proposed plan.","taxTitle","Leon Valley, Bexar County, Texas","taxId",69409,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6102797,"P&Z denies rezoning request for Sawyer Road development amid traffic, parking and tree‑preservation concerns",3275,2681000,5956000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2803336-f86e89468a787f84492568f2ced498df&start=2681&end=5956","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2803336-f86e89468a787f84492568f2ced498df/thumbnail_2681000.jpg","/articles/6102797/Leon-Valley/Bexar-County/Texas/PZ-denies-rezoning-request-for-Sawyer-Road-development-amid-traffic-parking-and-treepreservation-concerns","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6102797-a65e54c2c30779af493e830205f7bce3/orig.mp4?Expires=1776235985&Signature=C~9Cvs1f3gdmZdJjBCYgdw2SyKkIuqqzgMbS3Riesf379S4Z5SJhVeaRo8FU2l8a6rdD6tNXV5-oPgXBPEbkcJDVShNx3o2D83OCSmjnc2uC9LW0jlKjSuLbT7HHd4JNtZVnwaOimc4rjfwkKQoyuZst1C87GHWgIvYwOhYrAcswISCaF~4tRwpckpprcYOwv5OcUIAV~BQ7KPZidUXyhdhoVbNdVWrWqOSo4QvLqHwFZtWkvFKiIxYwrlgAwGD8bJfnFTptjaCmyzx3nSfmfyXgxiyR7rmy2mpwF0VL56tGP0S3krxG~13mFWstUHFa4VkFCBkukMnxjczAhoqclg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Leon Valley Planning and Zoning Commission on March 25 denied a request to rezone approximately 6.8 acres at 6612 and 6618 Sawyer Road from single‑family (R‑1) to a Planned Development District with an R‑3 multiple‑family base zoning. The final motion to deny passed 5–2 after an earlier motion to approve failed.

Staff framed the commission's decision as a land‑use determination: the commission should consider whether the proposed use is appropriate and whether requested variances are supportable. The applicant sought a townhouse‑style condominium development and asked for multiple variances including reduced minimum unit area (from 1,200 to 600 sq. ft. after the first three units), an increase in allowed height from three to four stories, reduced parking ratios (1.5 spaces for two‑bedroom units and only two spaces for units with more bedrooms), and exemptions from minimum setbacks.

Developer and applicant representatives said they revised plans after staff comments to preserve several large oak trees and to show revised unit counts and open space. The applicant's presentation included a tree inventory identifying a small number of large native oaks to preserve, removal of invasive and dead trees, and a plan for new native tree plantings and detention (including underground detention in some areas). The representative said the project would likely deliver between about 145 and 165 units and included shared amenities and garages accessed from internal alleys.

Neighbors and other public commenters raised traffic and safety concerns. Resident Carlos Alonzo, who lives on Sawyer Road, told commissioners the roadway is a local dead‑end with limited sight lines and said the proposed driveway falls on a dangerous curve; he also questioned whether the trip‑generation estimate accounted for delivery and guest vehicles. A second resident said the neighborhood contains wildlife and mature trees and expressed concern about congestion and safety for children.

Commissioners discussed parking adequacy, driveway location and sight lines, fire‑code entrance spacing, and whether condominium legal documentation and full tree surveys should be conditions of approval. Staff recommended the commission require condominium documentation at platting, a tree‑preservation survey accompanying any tree‑removal variance, and that increases in unit count beyond the plan require council approval. Several commissioners voiced unresolved concerns about traffic and parking.

After public comment and discussion the commission first voted on a motion to approve (which failed). A subsequently moved motion to deny the rezoning and variances carried 5–2. The commission record shows the denial will be forwarded to City Council as the commission's recommendation.

","The commission voted 5–2 on March 25, 2025, to deny a rezoning request for roughly 6.8 acres at 6612 and 6618 Sawyer Road from R‑1 to a PDD with R‑3 base zoning after debate over parking, access, fire and tree‑preservation issues and public safety concerns about drive access on a curved segment of Sawyer Road.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6102803,"P&Z approves replat at 7504 Linkwood Drive; sidewalk variance pushed to council",1539,1137000,2676000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2803336-f86e89468a787f84492568f2ced498df&start=1137&end=2676","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2803336-f86e89468a787f84492568f2ced498df/thumbnail_1137000.jpg","/articles/6102803/Leon-Valley/Bexar-County/Texas/PZ-approves-replat-at-7504-Linkwood-Drive-sidewalk-variance-pushed-to-council","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6102803-b949528b75523e1dec05d5b5cac9dc4a/orig.mp4?Expires=1776235985&Signature=QwlxO5XeQ3OjUwcQSsbzIsqXeNttw0XlfrnClL71WL8oJx1MpV1Xrwuxs4GnCEGmEK-ODz~8G1jg45XFpodTu05TnxyL5q3Z4nzeS8Da9hx3wkvVEdwWukr8Xl9cfj25R-g4N27DE-eaanR2WH9qoU2Lp5K~yajT7YaQO7cBkp4Vv1-cbs6cB~twYiqdTLeD7HJFjs37uVjc2gK8bXreVZonDyhL5dk55xarQp2fI0HlWB5Jmz-WyxIvU4MzrMEProgpLob7ecn7o-VNVMC9icIs-5MZsU0Y-0Yjz15yEdEkwVjYG7padMYHkhr5yV815ZKfa35VvWL-JO~7quEWag__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Leon Valley Planning and Zoning Commission on March 25 approved an amending subdivision plat that consolidates two lots into a single 0.427‑acre parcel at 7504 Linkwood Drive so the owner may construct an addition to the existing residence.

City planning staff described the filing as an amending plat to remove a lot line and said staff had no objection to the replat itself. \"We don't have any issues with the plat. It's an amending plat. It's pretty simple. It's just removing a lot line,\" planner Susanna Huerta told commissioners.

The property owner requested a variance from the city's sidewalk requirement on the corner lot, arguing topography would require a retaining wall and substantial expense. Engineer Tyler Mills explained the retaining‑wall and grading implications for sidewalks: the sidewalk would likely require a 3‑ to 4‑foot retaining wall in places and could trigger a driveway regrade to meet ADA cross‑slope standards.

Commissioner comments emphasized walkability and safety. One commissioner said she \"strongly\" recommended denying a variance to omit sidewalks on a corner lot, noting that improvements should trigger sidewalk installation. The applicant, homeowner Jim Garcia, said he was willing to provide sidewalk only on the side where the proposed driveway and addition would be constructed because constructing a sidewalk around the entire property would be cost‑prohibitive.

The commission approved the amending plat as presented and explicitly declined to approve the sidewalk variance; the vote was unanimous. Staff and the applicant confirmed that sidewalk installation remains a requirement at the building‑permit stage unless the City Council grants a variance; the council, not the commission, makes the final decision on variances to subdivision or construction requirements.

What this means: the replat moves forward (one lot will replace two), the applicant may proceed with permit application subject to code requirements, and any sidewalk variance must be sought and approved by City Council.

","The commission approved an amending plat that merges two lots at 7504 Linkwood Drive (approximately 0.427 acres) to allow an addition; commissioners approved the plat as submitted and did not grant the requested sidewalk variance, which will be decided by City Council.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6102808,"Leon Valley P&Z recommends alternate Abraham Diaz to fill permanent vacancy",52,1008000,1060000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2803336-f86e89468a787f84492568f2ced498df&start=1008&end=1060","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2803336-f86e89468a787f84492568f2ced498df/thumbnail_1008000.jpg","/articles/6102808/Leon-Valley/Bexar-County/Texas/Leon-Valley-PZ-recommends-alternate-Abraham-Diaz-to-fill-permanent-vacancy","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6102808-8f0c42072fe083effa6b1c2086e8fe45/orig.mp4?Expires=1776235985&Signature=SRA-Qu1yVxSvubx8FDumd0qwp60bwRA80ffaM-tcgyIMknTfSYGpWp9w2pwshDlpfmg1fhsau2MsIjCPlAt8QBvlY130VIoQJFGsI1Irtqp7Win2nsh7CqTuiNP2SaBU3hATe7QOQXlkG6IEuQDpunVlnzpWhNKXXj36yowc3CS51SS5AhBo6bPXq3zgBsN21dSvPegCeYj0m6itKWH7IBmf72~q2yOKNVAs2Lo~o-J-E0h2EZofh2X47wvF0N3C1QU8Fo2U1aMY9bE3cAPCB7D7sqmfunx8EaFIIXjSnd4~vaMK6H6WGwJ1F2MoCBrWgJPxhdAJp0lufW3Qk73F4Q__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Leon Valley Planning and Zoning Commission voted unanimously on March 25, 2025, to recommend alternate Abraham Diaz to fill the permanent vacancy left by Commissioner Hilda Gomez.

The recommendation follows the succession process in the city code for boards with alternates. City planning staff read the relevant provision aloud to the commission during the meeting, noting that the chair may ask the first alternate if he or she wishes to become a regular member and that the council must make the final appointment. \"The council always has to vote,\" staff member Susanna Huerta told the commission.

Commissioners first confirmed that Diaz would sit in for Gomez at the meeting; Diaz said he would accept the permanent appointment. A motion to recommend Diaz to the City Council was made and seconded and passed by unanimous voice/roll call; the clerk noted the commission's support would be forwarded along with Diaz's consent.

The commission recorded the recommendation and asked staff to reflect the action in the meeting minutes; staff said the record will show Diaz was asked and accepted. The appointment still requires formal confirmation by Leon Valley City Council under the city code section covering board appointments and succession.

What happens next: the commission's recommendation and the alternate's written consent will be transmitted to City Council, which must vote to complete the appointment.

","On March 25, 2025, the Leon Valley Planning & Zoning Commission voted unanimously to recommend first alternate Abraham Diaz to fill the permanent seat vacated by Commissioner Gomez; the recommendation will be forwarded to City Council for final appointment.","actionData","errors"]

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