Council rezones 517 W. 18th to commercial and neighborhood commercial to encourage corridor development

On May 20, 2025, the San Angelo City Council approved a rezoning (Z25‑16) for property at 517 West 18th Street that reclassifies lots 4 through 8 fronting North Bryant Boulevard to general commercial and lots 9‑10 at the rear to neighborhood commercial. The ordinance passed with a 6‑0 vote on first reading.

Planning staff said the property fronts Bryant, a major commercial corridor, and that the proposed split zoning is intended to transition intensity from heavy commercial along Bryant to lower‑intensity neighborhood commercial toward Hudson and adjacent residential areas. Aaron Vannoy, Planning and Development Services director, said surrounding uses are predominantly commercial and that the change would encourage productive redevelopment of a currently underused lot.

Councilmember Patrick Keeley moved approval and said he supported the rezoning; Councilmember Tommy Hebert seconded. Council discussion noted that any access directly to Bryant would require coordination with the Texas Department of Transportation because Bryant is a state right‑of‑way. Staff also said any future development would require site‑plan review to address parking, ingress/egress and drainage.

Planning Commission recommended approval 4‑0 in April. No letters of opposition were filed with planning staff. Council approved the rezoning on first reading and directed that future development proposals follow normal site‑plan and permitting processes.

No fiscal incentives or agreements were adopted at the meeting; staff said the rezoning places the property on a path for commercial leasing or sale and potential future tax roll contributions if developed.