Seguin panel to hear commercial rezoning request for Seideman Street parking site

City staff describes surrounding parcels as residential and says commercial zoning is not supported by the Traditional Residential designation in the future land use plan. Staff also notes that the site is near a Local Commercial district. Those are planning considerations for the commission, not a decision on the request.

Parking would require more review

The staff report says a separate special use permit and site plan would be needed for stand-alone commercial parking. It also says neither lot currently has legal driveway access. Staff anticipates increased traffic and use if the property is developed as proposed.

A commercial zoning designation would apply to the property more broadly than the applicant’s stated parking purpose. Residents weighing the proposal can distinguish the requested zoning permission from the later approvals that the described parking use would require.

Hearing and next record

The commission’s public hearing and possible action on ZC 16-26 are scheduled for 5:30 p.m. Nov. 10 in the Council Chambers at 210 E. Gonzales St. The commission’s action record will establish what it recommends or decides on this request; any later City Council zoning record and any special use permit or site plan would address subsequent steps.