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Council approves rezoning to formalize three-unit rental at 119 Al Garita Drive
Summary
The San Antonio City Council approved a rezoning to legalize an existing three-unit rental at 119 Al Garita Drive, adding two long‑term rental units including one affordable unit at $700 per month.
The City of San Antonio City Council voted to approve a rezoning that formalizes an existing three‑unit rental at 119 Al Garita Drive. The motion to approve carried following a council discussion; no public speakers registered opposition at the meeting.
Council member Corps said the property was already operating as a nonconforming multi‑unit and the rezoning simply recognizes the existing use. "There's 3 actually dwelling units on this property," Corps said, adding the change returns two units to the long‑term rental market and that "one of those is actually an affordable unit. It's at $700 of monthly rent."
Staff and the Zoning Commission recommended approval. The rezoning includes a conditional use to permit three dwelling units on the lot; meeting materials noted 21 mailed notices and four in favor with several opposed (opposition percentage noted in the staff summary). Councilmember Corps moved approval; the motion was seconded and carried by the council vote.
The council and staff said they will monitor short‑term rental concerns and neighborhood maintenance issues. Corps said staff would work with Development Services (DSD) on noise complaint procedures and property upkeep, and that the additional long‑term units will add rental options in the northern portion of District 1.
The council approved the rezoning as presented; no additional amendments were made during the meeting.
