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Commission backs single-family zoning for 1930 Houston Street despite staff non-support
Summary
The commission approved a comprehensive plan amendment and rezoning to allow a single-family home at 1930 Houston Street, noting the lot historically contained a residence and sits within a predominantly residential block.
The Planning and Zoning Commission voted unanimously to approve a comprehensive plan amendment (CPA25-08-0018) and a zoning change to Single-Family 6 (ZON25-08-0028) for 1930 Houston Street to allow the construction of a new single-family home.
Planning staff presented the request and said the site is currently designated commercial/retail/office on the Future Land Use Map and that staff could not support the change on that basis. Staff noted, however, that the lot previously contained a single-family residence that was demolished, the block is predominantly single-family in character, and the proposed use would be consistent with surrounding development.
Applicant Jose Veil Zuniga addressed the commission, saying he bought the lot expecting it to be residential and described the location as convenient to major highways and area amenities. Commissioner Janie Mendez Adakari moved to close the public hearing and approve items 9 and 10 together; Commissioner Christopher O'Cully seconded. The motion passed unanimously.
No letters of support or opposition were received from the 30 notices sent. Staff emphasized that the Future Land Use Map is established by City Council, explaining the difference between staff recommendation (based on the map) and the commission's land-use judgment in this case.
