Zavala Road zone change approved for emergency services warehouse near residential area

The San Antonio Zoning Commission meeting on July 15, 2025, focused on a proposed zoning change for a property on Zavala Road from single-family residential (R-6) to commercial (C-2) for use as a warehouse. The area, located near the University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA), is currently designated as low-density residential. The applicant requested an amendment to this designation, which the commission recommended for approval.

The proposed C-2 zoning would allow for a warehouse that is deemed appropriate for the area, with plans to mitigate potential impacts on the surrounding residential neighborhood. Key conditions include limiting vehicular access to Zavala Road, implementing buffering measures along the residential boundary, and reducing lighting to minimize light pollution.

Endeavors, the organization planning to utilize the property, provides various services, including disaster relief. They indicated that the warehouse would primarily serve as a storage facility for emergency equipment, with minimal staffing outside of emergencies.

Public comments were also heard during the meeting. A resident expressed support for the project but requested additional restrictions, specifically regarding the height of fences along the property line, advocating for a consistent height with existing residential fences.

The commission's discussions highlighted the balance between commercial development and residential community concerns, with the next steps involving further review of the proposed conditions and community feedback.