This document summarizes the agenda and discussions from a public meeting about establishing a Corridor Overlay District along the South Presa corridor in San Antonio. The meeting covered the results from the previous public meeting, an overview of Corridor Overlay Districts, crime prevention through environmental design, and the project schedule. Community members provided input on needed infrastructure improvements, areas for economic development, and quality of life issues. Next steps included forming a Planning Team to develop design standards for the proposed Overlay District.

1. Public Meeting #2
Presa Community Center
October 26, 2010  6:30 pm

2. City of San Antonio
Department of Planning & Community Development
• Opening CommentsOpening Comments
• Results from Public Meeting #1Results from Public Meeting #1
• Corridor Overlay Districts OverviewCorridor Overlay Districts Overview
• Crime Prevention Through EnvironmentalCrime Prevention Through Environmental
DesignDesign
• Updated Project ScheduleUpdated Project Schedule
• Q & AQ & A
Meeting AgendaMeeting Agenda

3. Proposed BoundariesProposed Boundaries

4. City of San Antonio
Department of Planning & Community Development
BoundariesBoundaries
• Between IH-10 to theBetween IH-10 to the
north and Loop 410north and Loop 410
to the southto the south
• Extent of COD basedExtent of COD based
on roadon road
classificationclassification
– 200 ft from outer right-of-
way north of SE Military
– 300 ft from outer right-of-
way south of SE Military

5. City of San Antonio
Department of Planning & Community Development
South Presa CorridorSouth Presa Corridor
• Community-based processCommunity-based process
• Prioritize future improvements to thePrioritize future improvements to the
areaarea
• Adopt design standards for newAdopt design standards for new
construction and area improvementsconstruction and area improvements
• Preserve character of the corridor whilePreserve character of the corridor while
allowing for responsible developmentallowing for responsible development
• Does not guarantee road construction orDoes not guarantee road construction or
financingfinancing

6. City of San Antonio
Department of Planning & Community Development
Why South Presa, WhyWhy South Presa, Why
Now?Now?
• City Council Resolution (MarchCity Council Resolution (March
2010) directs staff to conduct2010) directs staff to conduct
necessary studies in order tonecessary studies in order to
establish a corridor overlayestablish a corridor overlay
district and base rezoning alongdistrict and base rezoning along
South PresaSouth Presa
• Links historic designatedLinks historic designated
landmarks, districts, and the Sanlandmarks, districts, and the San
Antonio RiverAntonio River
• South Central CP (1999 & 2005)South Central CP (1999 & 2005)
and Stinson Airport Vicinity LUPand Stinson Airport Vicinity LUP
(2009) identified desire to enhance(2009) identified desire to enhance
design standards along Southdesign standards along South
PresaPresa
• Improve commercial corridorImprove commercial corridor
aestheticsaesthetics
• Cooperative effort to revitalizeCooperative effort to revitalize
areaarea

7. Results from PublicResults from Public
Meeting #1 SeptemberMeeting #1 September
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8. City of San Antonio
Department of Planning & Community Development
InfrastructureInfrastructure
ImprovementsImprovements
• Street maintenance andStreet maintenance and
repairrepair
• SidewalksSidewalks
• SewerSewer
• ConnectivityConnectivity
• DrainageDrainage
– At Fair
– Between Regina and Mebane
– At Riverside
• Railroad crossing atRailroad crossing at
SouthcrossSouthcross
• Ground maintenance betweenGround maintenance between
Dulnig & Koehler, across fromDulnig & Koehler, across from
State Hospital, School, andState Hospital, School, and
north of E. Pyronnorth of E. Pyron
• Level Presa at 7800 block (3x)Level Presa at 7800 block (3x)
What needs the most improvement?What needs the most improvement?

9. City of San Antonio
Department of Planning & Community Development
Economic DevelopmentEconomic Development
• More business diversity – lessMore business diversity – less
tire shops and motels; moretire shops and motels; more
restaurants, shopping centers,restaurants, shopping centers,
etc.etc.
• From Linda Lou to SouthcrossFrom Linda Lou to Southcross
• At Fair Ave.At Fair Ave.
• At KoehlerAt Koehler
• At Corpus Cristi RdAt Corpus Cristi Rd
• At Jernigan & George SchaferAt Jernigan & George Schafer
• 4902 S. Presa4902 S. Presa
What locations have the greatest potential to have the mostWhat locations have the greatest potential to have the most
impact to economic development?impact to economic development?

10. City of San Antonio
Department of Planning & Community Development
Quality of LifeQuality of Life
• Prostitution problemProstitution problem
• Dumping along railroadDumping along railroad
trackstracks
• Rental propertyRental property
maintenance betweenmaintenance between
Arlington and Rockwood,Arlington and Rockwood,
near McMullennear McMullen
• GraffitiGraffiti
• People loitering nearPeople loitering near
CliffordClifford
• Stray dogsStray dogs
• L & H parking nearL & H parking near
residentialresidential
What needs the most attention for City services?What needs the most attention for City services?

11. City of San Antonio
Department of Planning & Community Development
Ideal StreetIdeal Street
• More security from lawMore security from law
enforcementenforcement
• Adequate drainageAdequate drainage
• Good street lightingGood street lighting
• CleanClean
• Maintained houses &Maintained houses &
structuresstructures
• Tree lined sidewalksTree lined sidewalks
• Mix of buildingsMix of buildings

12. City of San Antonio
Department of Planning & Community Development
Area ValuesArea Values
• MissionsMissions
• AcequiaAcequia
• Fire stationFire station
• Maintained older homesMaintained older homes
• Interesting buildingsInteresting buildings
• Bengs MillBengs Mill
• How the area used to beHow the area used to be
with more businesses andwith more businesses and
less crimeless crime

13. City of San Antonio
Department of Planning & Community Development
Area Issues/ProblemsArea Issues/Problems
• CrimeCrime
• Street peopleStreet people
• ProstitutionProstitution
• GraffitiGraffiti
• LitterLitter
• DumpingDumping
• Stray animalsStray animals
• Too many signsToo many signs
• Vacant/Abandoned buildingsVacant/Abandoned buildings
• NeglectNeglect

14. City of San Antonio
Department of Planning & Community Development
Recommended ChangesRecommended Changes
• Code complianceCode compliance
• Remove prostitutionRemove prostitution
• Redevelopment of existing buildingsRedevelopment of existing buildings
• SecuritySecurity
• Streetscape improvements – trees,Streetscape improvements – trees,
landscaping, walkways, etc.landscaping, walkways, etc.
• Rental housing appearanceRental housing appearance
• Business appearanceBusiness appearance
• Adequate parkingAdequate parking
• ““Clean and fix the area”Clean and fix the area”

15. Corridor OverlayCorridor Overlay
DistrictsDistricts

16. City of San Antonio
Department of Planning & Community Development
Corridor Overlay DistrictsCorridor Overlay Districts
• A type of zoning overlay district that allows aA type of zoning overlay district that allows a
community to develop unique design standardscommunity to develop unique design standards
for a commercial corridorfor a commercial corridor
• Design standards apply to new construction andDesign standards apply to new construction and
certain types of renovationscertain types of renovations
• Corridor Districts are designated on both sidesCorridor Districts are designated on both sides
of a streetof a street
• Extent of Corridor District depends on roadwayExtent of Corridor District depends on roadway
classificationclassification

17. City of San Antonio
Department of Planning & Community Development
Existing CorridorsExisting Corridors
•Gateway CorridorsGateway Corridors
IH-10 West (GC-1)
Hwy 151 (GC-2)
•NHS High PriorityNHS High Priority
CorridorCorridor
IH-35 North (IH-1)
•Metropolitan CorridorMetropolitan Corridor
Roosevelt Avenue (MC-1)
•Preservation CorridorPreservation Corridor
Bulverde Road (PC-1)

18. City of San Antonio
Department of Planning & Community Development
A Corridor OverlayA Corridor Overlay
Does…Does…
• Establish unique site and building designEstablish unique site and building design
standards for new constructionstandards for new construction
• Protect neighborhood/corridor integrityProtect neighborhood/corridor integrity
• Empower neighborhood/district propertyEmpower neighborhood/district property
owners to define unique character andowners to define unique character and
featuresfeatures
• Promote compatible infill developmentPromote compatible infill development
• Allow a fair, objective review processAllow a fair, objective review process
• Provide a tool for proactive planningProvide a tool for proactive planning

19. City of San Antonio
Department of Planning & Community Development
• Enforce deed restrictionsEnforce deed restrictions
• Affect the underlying land use orAffect the underlying land use or
zoning (e.g., R-6, C-3, I-1)zoning (e.g., R-6, C-3, I-1)
• Require a property owner toRequire a property owner to
rehabilitate an existing structure torehabilitate an existing structure to
conform to standardsconform to standards
• Regulate road construction orRegulate road construction or
financingfinancing
A Corridor Does Not…A Corridor Does Not…

20. City of San Antonio
Department of Planning & Community Development
• Initiated by City Council via ResolutionInitiated by City Council via Resolution
• Planning & Community Development DepartmentPlanning & Community Development Department
conducts land use studies and publicconducts land use studies and public
participation processparticipation process
• Design standards are developed through aDesign standards are developed through a
consensus process with Planning Teamconsensus process with Planning Team
• After public meeting process:After public meeting process:
– Ordinance is drafted, amending official zoning map with
designated Overlay District boundaries
– Interdepartmental Review
– Zoning Commission recommendation
– City Council adoption
• Compliance is “reactive.” Applies only whenCompliance is “reactive.” Applies only when
applicant submits plans to the Planning &applicant submits plans to the Planning &
Development Services Department.Development Services Department.
Process &Process &
AdministrationAdministration

21. COD EnhancementsCOD Enhancements

22. City of San Antonio
Department of Planning & Community Development
Building OrientationBuilding Orientation

23. City of San Antonio
Department of Planning & Community Development
Natural Front BuffersNatural Front Buffers

24. City of San Antonio
Department of Planning & Community Development
SetbacksSetbacks

25. City of San Antonio
Department of Planning & Community Development
ScreeningScreening

26. City of San Antonio
Department of Planning & Community Development
Building MaterialsBuilding Materials

27. City of San Antonio
Department of Planning & Community Development
Pedestrian OrientationPedestrian Orientation

28. City of San Antonio
Department of Planning & Community Development
Parking Location/Parking Location/
ScreeningScreening

29. City of San Antonio
Department of Planning & Community Development
SignageSignage

30. Crime PreventionCrime Prevention
Through EnvironmentalThrough Environmental
DesignDesign

31. City of San Antonio
Department of Planning & Community Development
Crime Prevention ThroughCrime Prevention Through
Environmental DesignEnvironmental Design
(CPTED)(CPTED)
• If it appears that residentsIf it appears that residents
and businesses care aboutand businesses care about
their properties and aretheir properties and are
willing to defend them,willing to defend them,
then criminals will be lessthen criminals will be less
likely to conduct theirlikely to conduct their
activities there.activities there.
– Decrease vulnerability to crime
by making crime more difficult

32. City of San Antonio
Department of Planning & Community Development
Territorial BehaviorTerritorial Behavior

33. City of San Antonio
Department of Planning & Community Development
Access ControlAccess Control

34. City of San Antonio
Department of Planning & Community Development
Image & MaintenanceImage & Maintenance

35. City of San Antonio
Department of Planning & Community Development
Natural Surveillance &Natural Surveillance &
CapacityCapacity

36. City of San Antonio
Department of Planning & Community Development
Cohesion & ConnectivityCohesion & Connectivity

37. Planning Team FormationPlanning Team Formation

38. City of San Antonio
Department of Planning & Community Development
Planning TeamPlanning Team
ResponsibilitiesResponsibilities
• 6 biweekly Planning Team meetings6 biweekly Planning Team meetings
• Work with City staff to analyzeWork with City staff to analyze
existing conditions and develop siteexisting conditions and develop site
and building design standardsand building design standards
• Advocate for Overlay District atAdvocate for Overlay District at
public hearingspublic hearings
• Ongoing Monitoring for ComplianceOngoing Monitoring for Compliance

39. City of San Antonio
Department of Planning & Community Development
Planning TeamPlanning Team
CompositionComposition
• Representative of the AreaRepresentative of the Area
StakeholdersStakeholders
– Business Owners
– Property Owners
– Public Entity Representatives
– Neighborhood Association Representatives
– Community Organization Representatives

40. City of San Antonio
Department of Planning & Community Development
Next Steps…Next Steps…
• 11stst
Planning Team MeetingPlanning Team Meeting
– Meeting schedule
• Week of November 8-12
• Every two weeks
– Visual preference exercise

41. City of San Antonio
Department of Planning & Community Development
Staff ContactsStaff Contacts
Tyler Sorrells, AICP
Planner
207-7395
tyler.sorrells@sanantonio.gov
Link to Adopted COD Ordinances:
http://www.sanantonio.gov/planning/neighborhoods/urbandesign.asp
Visit the South Presa Corridor website!
http://southpresacorridor.posterous.com
Rebecca Paskos, AICP
Senior Planner
207-7816
rebecca.paskos@sanantonio.gov