As some of you know and others may not, 116 Pershing has had a third attempt for someone to operate a commercial business in this location. I want to make it clear that each attempt was not someone residing in that property and engaged in a home-based business. Each individual thought they could move a business into that property, start up the operations, and obtain new zoning after the fact.
They say third time is the charm and we do hope that is true. In the first two instances, Code Compliance has been very ineffective and unhelpful. In fact, Code Compliance tried to assert that they do not investigate violations of zoning and Certificate of Occupancy. Through determination and perseverance, Linda Holsonback and I have succeeded in getting the City of San Antonio to issue a ?“stop order?” to the business owner. As of today, this business has been relocated to a property more suited for commercial use.
Krystal Strong with Christopher Brady?’s (Assistant City Manager) office was very instrumental and took our issue to the City Attorney?’s office. This crucial step was apparently the only thing that can make Code Compliance and Development Services actually DO their job.
For future reference, Krystal Strong did establish, based on the City Attorney?’s findings, the following:
No one can first establish a business and then file for re-zoning;
Code Compliance does in fact investigate violations of CofOs and zoning;
116 Pershing does not have commercial zoning.
I want to thank Linda Holsonback, Deb Romeo, Marilyn Sepich, and Ron Greenberg for their support and willingness to get involved and speak out for something that would have been detrimental to the ambiance and quality of Mahncke Park. Linda, Deb, Marilyn and Ron have all risen to one or more past challenges facing this portion of Mahncke Park that is at such risk to people who do not have Mahncke Park?’s best interest at heart. This is another example of what committed people, no matter how small a number, can affect positive change.
By the way...through this I also confirmed that rezoning will involve the city getting feedback from property owners up to 200 ft. There are enough of us who feel strongly about the quality of Mahncke Park to resist any zoning changes to that property. It is our desire to keep the four residences on the 100 block as residences.
While it is true there are some nice businesses on that corner (Picante Grill and Astex Environmental Services) there are also two structures we would just as well not have, but can tolerate. Once zoning is changed, you open a door you cannot ever close again and then you cannot control the kinds of businesses that come into the neighborhood. This would not be good for Mahncke Park.
And yes, Carlynn, was right...those signs did disappear during the night and the next day that individual was engaged in operation of her business. If that person had been operating on an honest level, she could have knocked on a few doors and gained input from adjacent property owners. But she did not do that. Additionally, she attempted to subvert the process by telling Code Compliance that she resides in 116 Pershing, which in fact she resides at another property.
They say third time is the charm and we do hope that is true. In the first two instances, Code Compliance has been very ineffective and unhelpful. In fact, Code Compliance tried to assert that they do not investigate violations of zoning and Certificate of Occupancy. Through determination and perseverance, Linda Holsonback and I have succeeded in getting the City of San Antonio to issue a ?“stop order?” to the business owner. As of today, this business has been relocated to a property more suited for commercial use.
Krystal Strong with Christopher Brady?’s (Assistant City Manager) office was very instrumental and took our issue to the City Attorney?’s office. This crucial step was apparently the only thing that can make Code Compliance and Development Services actually DO their job.
For future reference, Krystal Strong did establish, based on the City Attorney?’s findings, the following:
No one can first establish a business and then file for re-zoning;
Code Compliance does in fact investigate violations of CofOs and zoning;
116 Pershing does not have commercial zoning.
I want to thank Linda Holsonback, Deb Romeo, Marilyn Sepich, and Ron Greenberg for their support and willingness to get involved and speak out for something that would have been detrimental to the ambiance and quality of Mahncke Park. Linda, Deb, Marilyn and Ron have all risen to one or more past challenges facing this portion of Mahncke Park that is at such risk to people who do not have Mahncke Park?’s best interest at heart. This is another example of what committed people, no matter how small a number, can affect positive change.
By the way...through this I also confirmed that rezoning will involve the city getting feedback from property owners up to 200 ft. There are enough of us who feel strongly about the quality of Mahncke Park to resist any zoning changes to that property. It is our desire to keep the four residences on the 100 block as residences.
While it is true there are some nice businesses on that corner (Picante Grill and Astex Environmental Services) there are also two structures we would just as well not have, but can tolerate. Once zoning is changed, you open a door you cannot ever close again and then you cannot control the kinds of businesses that come into the neighborhood. This would not be good for Mahncke Park.
And yes, Carlynn, was right...those signs did disappear during the night and the next day that individual was engaged in operation of her business. If that person had been operating on an honest level, she could have knocked on a few doors and gained input from adjacent property owners. But she did not do that. Additionally, she attempted to subvert the process by telling Code Compliance that she resides in 116 Pershing, which in fact she resides at another property.
