Residents decry noise, assaults and public drunkenness at Brass Monkey expansion; rezoning at 419 East French Place postponed

The San Antonio Zoning Commission heard hours of opposition on a rezoning request tied to 419 East French Place — a house residents say the nearby Brass Monkey bar intends to use to expand outdoor entertainment and patron areas — and the applicant told the commission he will postpone the request and re-notify neighbors.

Residents described repeated late-night noise, public urination and defecation, fights, and a recent stabbing within a few doors of the property. Scores of recorded voicemails and in-person speakers urged denial. After the public comment period the applicant, represented by Patrick Christiansen, said he will likely withdraw or change his application and asked for time to revise his proposal; commissioners and staff said postponement is the applicant’s decision and that the case will be re-noticed when it is resubmitted.

The public-record statements and voicemails were strongly negative. Caller Chris Vaughn told the record the neighborhood “has been dealing with serious issues stemming from this bar, including loud music, overserving of…