Council approves large rezoning in McCallum area after residents raise concerns about multifamily housing

The San Antonio City Council approved a large rezoning petition affecting multiple zoning districts in the McCallum area during its May 15 zoning session, following public comment from neighborhood representatives and two residents.

Planning staff and the notification commission recommended approval, the record shows, and notices were sent: two in favor and one opposed were received. The McCallum Neighborhood Association submitted a letter supporting the rezoning.

Two residents spoke at the hearing. A speaker identified as Señora Pacheco said she was representing a friend and stated, “Ella no aprueba esta resonificación de esta área tan grande,” according to the transcript. Another speaker, Lorenzo Uresti, said residents opposed multifamily developments in the area, citing drainage problems and traffic: “Realmente, nos oponemos a cualquier departamento… tenemos personas sin vivienda que vamos a tener ahí, más tráfico,” he said. Both comments were recorded during the public-comment portion of the item.

Councilmember Villagrán, representing District 3, thanked staff and neighborhood participants and noted the Department of City Development (DCD) had provided tools for the rezoning. Villagrán moved to approve the rezoning “como está enmendada” (as amended); the motion was seconded and passed.

The transcript indicates the staff recommended approval with conditions and that the McCallum Neighborhood Association supported the measure. The record does not include a roll-call vote tally or the text of the amendment; the motion is recorded as passing.

Councilmembers and staff will carry the approved rezoning into the city’s records and implement related land‑use changes per the conditions that were attached to the approval.