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PLAN AMENDMENT CASE PA-2026-11600070 (Council District 1): A request by Eduardo Castillo, Representative, for Approval of a Resolution amending the Near Northwest Community Plan, a component of the Comprehensive Master Plan of the City, by changing the future land use classification from “Urban Low Density Residential" to "Mixed Use" on Lot 17, Block 90, NCB 3249, located at 1359 West Kings Highway. Staff recommends Denial. (Associated Zoning Case Z-2026-10700164) (Shawn Schiele, Planner, 210-207-0015, [email protected], Development Services Department)

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A request seeks to change the future land use designation of the property at 1359 West Kings Highway in the Near Northwest Community Plan from "Urban Low Density Residential" to "Mixed Use." The change would amend a component of the city's Comprehensive Master Plan and is tied to a related zoning case. Eduardo Castillo is the representative for the request.
1 eventFirst seen Oct 28, 2026Last activity Oct 28, 2026Case ID: PA-2026-11600070
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Developer

Pair the Kings Highway mixed-use plan amendment with its rezoning

Applies if: You are evaluating this lot or a similar site for a mixed-use project

Why now: Planning Commission item PA-2026-11600070 seeks a change from Urban Low Density Residential to Mixed Use at 1359 West Kings Highway, staff recommends denial, and it is tied to Z-2026-10700164.

What to do: Pull the companion rezoning file and confirm what uses and intensity the applicant actually wants on this lot. Staff recommends denial of the land use change, so any mixed-use project here is not feasible unless the amendment passes first.

Act before: After the next material record update

Source: Planning Commission — Oct 28, 2026 →
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Request staff denial rationale for Kings Highway mixed-use plan change

Why now: Staff recommends denial of the request by Eduardo Castillo to change 1359 West Kings Highway to Mixed Use, with Shawn Schiele listed as the contact planner; the Planning Commission result is not in these records.

What to do: Ask the Development Services Department planner for the written staff analysis explaining the denial recommendation, and ask what the applicant's representative says the Mixed Use designation would allow. The gap between the applicant's request and staff's position is the story.

Act before: After the requested records are produced

Source: Planning Commission — Oct 28, 2026 →

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PLAN AMENDMENT CASE PA-2026-11600070 (Council District 1): A request by Eduardo Castillo, Representative, for Approval of a Resolution amending the Near Northwest Community Plan, a component of the Comprehensive Master Plan of the City, by changing the future land use classification from “Urban Low Density Residential" to "Mixed Use" on Lot 17, Block 90, NCB 3249, located at 1359 West Kings Highway. Staff recommends Denial. (Associated Zoning Case Z-2026-10700164) (Shawn Schiele, Planner, 210-207-0015, [email protected], Development Services Department)