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Planning Commission approves Neighborhood Commercial land‑use for 206 West Hart Avenue after applicant amendment
Summary
After staff recommended denial, the Planning Commission approved an amendment to the South Central San Antonio community plan to Neighborhood Commercial at 206 West Hart Avenue so the property can be used as an ancillary medical clinic with an ambulance turnaround; the approval followed an applicant amendment and a unanimous roll‑call vote.
The San Antonio Planning Commission on Feb. 11 approved an amendment to the South Central San Antonio community plan that changes the land use for 206 West Hart Avenue from low‑density residential to Neighborhood Commercial, allowing a rezoning to accommodate an ancillary medical clinic.
Planner Lehi Ratana told commissioners staff recommended denial because the proposed community commercial designation would be inconsistent with surrounding single‑family residences. Lehi Ratana said 22 mailed notices produced no responses within 200 feet and noted the change would permit commercial uses that could encroach on the established residential block to the west.
Patrick Christiansen, the applicant’s representative, said Gonzaga Medical Group owns the parcel and is planning a small, one‑story building to function as part of an expanded medical complex on Pleasanton Road. Christiansen said the site’s important function would be an ambulance turnaround and that the building frontage would face Pleasanton Road, with the proposed new building located to the rear of the lot. He said the applicant would amend its request from community commercial (C‑2) to Neighborhood Commercial to better transition to adjacent homes.
Commissioners asked about access, buffering and setbacks. Christiansen said the parcel would not have direct egress onto Hart Avenue, that access would use existing parking areas, and that required buffers and a 30‑foot front setback would be applied when the parcel is replatted. He said ambulance responses would be infrequent and the facility would operate as a clinic rather than a hospital.
Commissioner Prophet moved to approve the plan amendment as amended to Neighborhood Commercial; the motion was seconded and a roll‑call vote was held. The clerk recorded affirmative votes from the commissioners present and the motion passed.
The decision allows the applicant to pursue rezoning consistent with the Neighborhood Commercial designation. The commission did not record any public opposition in the 200‑foot notice area; further project details, including a site plan and replat, will be provided as the applicant advances the proposal.
