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Planning commission approves Neighborhood Commercial designation for West Avenue property over staff recommendation
Summary
The Planning Commission approved a Comprehensive Plan amendment to change future land-use to permit Neighborhood Commercial uses at a West Avenue property despite staff recommending denial; the vote passed with one commissioner opposed.
The City of San Antonio Planning Commission on Wednesday approved a request to amend the Comprehensive Plan to change the future land-use classification for a property on West Avenue from low-density residential to Neighborhood Commercial, a decision that would allow a broader set of commercial uses on the site.
Staff recommended denial of the request, telling commissioners the change was not consistent with the property's existing neighborhood designation. The proposal, filed on behalf of Nathan Moore, was presented by Samantha Benavides, who told commissioners she sought to unify zoning along the West Avenue frontage and to allow uses such as cafes and restaurants to support neighborhood revitalization.
Commissioners asked questions about the existing uses and how the property would be configured. The applicant said the property currently contains a duplex with one long-term rental and one short-term unit; the applicant said the intent was to enable a single unified address and give future flexibility for long-term rentals or neighborhood-serving commercial uses.
Commissioners approved the amendment on a recorded vote. Commissioners Seagal, Suzuki, Jacob Sánchez, López, Olette, Bustamante and Profit voted to approve; Commissioner Maylam voted no. The motion to approve was moved and seconded during the public hearing.
The approval authorizes the plan amendment; any subsequent rezoning or permitting would follow the city's standard review process.
