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Zoning commission denies rezoning for vehicle-storage use at Trow Drive parcel
Summary
The commission denied a request to rezone 11153 Trow Drive to allow commercial vehicle storage, citing intrusion into a residential subdivision and floodplain constraints.
The San Antonio Zoning Commission on June 17 denied a rezoning request for 11153 Trow Drive after staff and neighbors raised concerns that the proposed commercial vehicle-storage use was incompatible with the surrounding residential area.
Senior planner Heradio Gómez described the request and told commissioners the property sits at the end of a residential street and that staff found the proposed C2 ZD (a commercial district with conditions) would represent an intrusion into a single-family subdivision. Gómez also noted the site is in a floodplain and that any built improvements would require separate stormwater review.
Owner-applicant Daniel Picaluda said he bought the lot earlier and currently stores two landscaping tractors on it; he described the equipment as smaller landscape tractors rather than large 18-wheel vehicles. Commissioners asked whether the city would allow storage of larger commercial vehicles; staff said large vehicles would be classified as “large size” and are regulated differently.
Several commissioners said the request would increase commercial intensity at the end of a residential street. Commissioner Hinojosa moved to deny the rezoning; Commissioner Kellon seconded. The commission voted to deny the request; the item may be taken to City Council by the applicant within the statutory time if the applicant chooses to appeal the commission’s recommendation.
Staff noted that existing rules limit certain vehicle storage and that any future permit for structures or changes would require drainage and building review because of the floodplain designation.
