Month: March 2022

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T1NC’s letter in support of Westwood Square’s request for more time for the YWCA case for a Human Campus

Zoning Case Z-2021-10700341 CD at 2318 Castroville Road (Agenda #44)

Case Manager: Summer McCann, Planner   contact: summer.mccann@sanantonio.gov

March 14, 2022

Dear Council Members, 

This case, which has involved the YWCA’s request for a zoning change from MF33 to C-2NA CD with a Conditional Use for a Human Service Campus, has been one that has been contentious and rushed and has often lacked the meaningful public input of the near neighbors to the project. In a recent neighborhood meeting, residents requested a rescheduling of this case so that they understand and have input on the restrictions before they can support. This does not seem too much to ask. 

Having support from and working with community has been the stated goal of the YWCA and giving residents more time to give support can only help the YWCA’s project as they seek resident input in future decisions. Giving residents more time will  build trust and cooperation. 

We request that you reschedule the vote on agenda item #44 until the next council session to give residents more time to understand and give meaningful input on the restrictions for a covenant before they support.  

T1NC Steering Committee 

T1NC Zoning & Land Use Committee

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WNAC Letter re YWCA rezoning for Human Campus asking for more time for residents to give input

March 14, 2022

Dear Councilmember,

The Westwood Square Neighborhood Association (D5) & Los Jardines Neighborhood Association (D6), held a community meeting on Saturday, March 12th regarding the YWCA zoning case.  The meeting was to inform the community of the process and discuss the zoning change that was approved by the zoning commission on Tuesday, March 15th, and to advise on the choices of what is at stake for the neighborhood including discussion on covenants/deed restrictions, and the site plan.  The community/ neighborhoods were advised that the YWCA zoning case is scheduled to go to Council on Thursday, March 17th.  The community/neighborhoods voted for more time to continue the conversation and to process what was discussed at the meeting regarding the covenants/deed restrictions and the site plan. District 5 & 6 staff were present at the meeting and are aware of this request.  We believe that those who are affected by this decision have a right to be involved in the decision-making process.  Westwood Square NA & Los Jardines NA are submitting this Request to City Council for a Continuance of two weeks ( till March 31st ) to secure solutions that work for the community. We are hopeful that with this reasonable request we can find a resolution. 

Looking forward to your response.

Respectfully submitted,

Velma Pena, President

Westwood Square Neighborhood Association

Westside Neighborhood Associations Coalition (WNAC)

Erik Estrada, President – Los Jardines Neighborhood Association

Westside Neighborhood Associations Coalition (WNAC)