The applicant is proposing to rezone approximately 1 acre of land from Single Family Residential District (R-1) to Neighborhood Services District (NS). 

Public Notice: 
Twenty-five (25) public hearing notices were mailed to the surrounding property owners on March 30, 2023, with a public hearing notice published in the "San Antonio Express" on April 19, 2023. At the time of this report (April 26, 2023) staff has received three (3) opposed, zero (0) in favor, and zero (0) neutral to the proposed rezoning request. In addition to the mailed notice, Public Hearing Notice signs were placed on the property on March 30, 2023. 

The project goal is to rezone approximately 1 acre of land, generally located approximately 600 feet south of the intersection of FM 3009 and Live Oak Road, also known as Guadalupe County Property Identification Number 67544 from Single-Family Residential District (R-1) to Neighborhood Services District (NS). Per the letter of intent submitted with the application, the applicant is proposing a medical office building with a pharmaceutical drive-thru.

It is the City’s desire to promote safe, orderly, efficient development and ensure compliance with the City’s vision of future growth.

The Comprehensive Land Use Plan (CLUP), through the Future Land Use Plan designates the property as Single-Family Residential. The Single-Family Residential land use is intended to utilize a traditional neighborhood design and may have limited commercial development to support the daily activities of the development. The proposed zone change to Neighborhood Services District (NS) would conform to the land use designation as the light-intensity commercial activities permitted within the district align with the Comprehensive Plan. 

The FM 3009 corridor has a variety of land uses and zoning designations. The development of this corridor is utilizing traditional neighborhood design, and needs supportive commercial uses. Directly adjacent, north of the property is Fresenius Medical Care which is another medical office building, This development would supplement the existing medical office uses in the area.

The subject property is currently zoned Single-Family Residential District (R-1). The proposed zone change would allow for a consistent zoning designation and provide consistent commercial activity along FM 3009. 

Staff Recommendation:
Staff recommends approval of the request to rezone approximately 1 acre of land from Single-Family Residential District (R-1) to Neighborhood Services District (NS), based on the compatibility with the Comprehensive Land Use Plan, and the compatibility with existing land uses in the area.

Planning and Zoning Commission Recommendation: 
The Schertz Planning and Zoning Commission met on April 12, 2023, and voted to recommend that the City Council approve the proposed zone change as presented with a 5-0 vote.