Council approves rezoning at 7095 Huberman Road to allow contractor facility

The San Antonio City Council voted to approve a zoning change at 7095 Huberman Road to allow a construction contractor facility, replacing the property’s conditional use as an assisted-living facility for up to 16 residents.

Planning staff told the council that it recommended denial of the change; the zoning commission recommended approval. Staff also reported that 12 notices were mailed with no returns for or against, and that the nearby Riot Commons Community Organization did not respond.

During public comment, resident Jack Finger raised commercial-encroachment concerns, saying a contractor facility is not aligned with adjacent residences and urging the council to deny the change. Councilmember Vessa (Mesa) Gonzalez moved for approval, thanking the zoning and planning commissions for their work; the motion carried.

Why it matters: The change replaces an assisted-living conditional use with a business-oriented conditional use that may introduce daytime activity, equipment or storage on a parcel near residences. The commission and council majority concluded approval was appropriate; staff disagreed in its recommendation.

Next steps: The transcript records the council’s approval but does not include a roll-call tally or detailed permit conditions; permitting and any required conditions will be processed by staff and may require neighborhood notifications.