Owner: Mustang Oaks LLC
Applicant: KFW Engineers

Date	Application Type
July 11, 2023	Zone Change Request

On August 28, 2023, nine (9) public hearing notices were mailed to the surrounding property owners within a 200-foot boundary of the subject property. At the time of the staff report, (0) responses in favor, (0) responses neutral, and (0) responses in opposition have been received. A public hearing notice will be published in the San Antonio Express prior to the City Council meeting. Additionally, two (2) public hearing notice signs were placed on the property on September 1, 2023. 

The applicant is proposing to rezone approximately 14.3 acres of land, a portion of 4600 Eckhardt Road and 7263 Green Valley Road, to Single-Family Residential District (R-2). The subject property is currently zoned General Business District (GB).  The subject property is currently undeveloped.

	Zoning	Land Use
Existing	General Business District (GB)	Undeveloped
Proposed	Single-Family Residential District (R-2)	Single-Family Residential

Adjacent Properties: 

	Zoning	Land Use
North	Single-Family Residential District (R-6) & Single-Family Residential District (R-2)	Single-Family Residences
South	Right of Way	Green Valley Road
East	Right of Way & General Business District (GB)	Eckhardt Rd Right of Way  & Undeveloped
West	General Business District (GB)	Undeveloped

The proposed zone change to Single-Family Residential District (R-2) is for a portion of the subject property of 4600 Eckhardt Road and subject property 7263 Green Valley Road, which are currently zoned General Business District (GB). The whole property of 4600 Eckhardt Road is currently zoned both Single-Family Residential (R-2) and General Business District (GB). The northern portion of 4600 Eckhardt Road was previously  rezoned from General Business District (GB) to Single-Family Residential District (R-2) with Ordinance 22-S-42 in December 2022. Per the letter of intent submitted with the application, the applicant desires to rezone the southern portion 4600 Eckhardt Road and 7263 Green Valley Road to Single-Family Residential District (R-2) to be cohesive with the northern portion of 4600 Eckhardt Road that is already Single-Family Residential District (R-2). The intent of the rezoning is for the development of single family residences.

Per UDC Article 5, Section 21.5.7 below are the dimensional requirements associated with the proposed Single-Family Residential District (R-2). If the zoning change is approved, the property would have to adhere to these dimensional requirements.
 

Single-Family Residential District (R-2) Dimensional Requirements
		Minimum Lot Size Dimensions			Minimum Yard Setbacks			Miscellaneous Requirements
Code	Zoning District	Area Sq.Ft.	Width Ft.	Depth Sq. Ft.	Front Ft.	Side Ft.	Rear Ft.	Minimum Off-Street Parking	Max Height Ft.	Maximum Impervious Cover
R-2	Single-Family	8,400	70	120	25	10	20	2	32	50%

The Comprehensive Land Use Plan (CLUP) designates this subject property as Single Family Residential. The Single Family Residential land use designation is intended to encourage the development of single family residential detached dwelling units with a traditional neighborhood design which may include limited commercial development to support daily activities. 

• Comprehensive Plan Goals and Objectives: The current General Business District (GB) zoning of the subject property is not in conformance with the Single Family Residential land use designation of the Comprehensive Plan. The proposed zone change to Single-Family Residential (R-2) is in conformance with the intended Single-Family Residential land use designation. 
• Impact of Infrastructure: The proposed zoning request should have minimal impact on existing infrastructure. If the zone change were approved, the property would be required to go through the platting process, site plan process, and building permits. During the development process any infrastructure improvements would be determined and required. 
• Impact of Public Facilities/Services: The proposed zoning request would have minimal impact on existing public services. 
• Compatibility with Existing and Potential Adjacent Land Uses: The subject property is currently adjacent to existing single family residences, vacant land, Eckhardt Road right of way, and Green Valley Road right of way. The proposed Single-Family Residential (R-2) is compatible with the existing and potential adjacent land uses. 

The proposed zone change to Single-Family Residential (R-2) is for a portion of the subject property 4600 Eckhardt Road and subject property 7263 Green Valley Road, which are both currently zoned General Business District (GB).  The whole subject property of 4600 Eckhardt Road is currently zoned Single-Family Residential (R-2) and General Business District (GB). The intent of the zone change is to match the existing Single-Family Residential District (R-2) of the northern portion of 4600 Eckhardt Road. The northern portion of the property was rezoned from General Business District (GB) to Single-Family Residential District (R-2) with Ordinance Number 22-S-42 in December 2022.

The intent of the Single-Family Residential District (R-2) is for the development of single-family detached residential dwelling units, together with schools, churches, and parks necessary to create basic neighborhood units.The proposed Single-Family Residential District (R-2) is consistent with the existing land uses and surrounding properties.

The proposed zone change to Single-Family Residential District (R-2) is compatible with adjacent land uses, will match the current zoning on the remaining portion of the property, and aligns with the Comprehensive Land Use Plan. 

Therefore, Staff recommends approval of the proposed zone change from General Business District (GB) to Single-Family Residential District (R-2).

Planning Department Recommendation
X	Approve as submitted
	Approve with conditions*
	Denial

* While the Commission can impose conditions; conditions should only be imposed to meet requirements of the UDC.

The Planning and Zoning Commission is making a recommendation to City Council on the proposed zoning application. In considering action on a zoning application, the Commission should consider the criteria within UDC ARticle 5, Section, 21.5.4 D.