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San Antonio amends Fee Waiver Program for housing, small businesses

In its continued effort to redevelop underutilized buildings and increase the affordable housing stock, the San Antonio City Council voted Dec. 18 to amend its Fee Waiver Program, which provides city and San Antonio Water System waivers for eligible projects.

Two-minute impact: The city of San Antonio Fee Waiver Program provides waivers for city permitting fees and SAWS impact fees for projects in four categories: affordable housing, historic and owner-occupied rehabilitation, small business and targeted industry, according to city documents.

Changes to the Fee Waiver Program include: 

  • SAWS Impact Fee Waivers have been increased from a maximum of $250,000 to $400,000 for affordable housing developments.
  • Repairs to fire-damaged residential property may now be eligible for fee waivers.
  • The fee waiver timeline’s approval, renewal and expiration dates have been readjusted to align with the SAWS budget year and to prioritize shovel-ready projects. 
 
In Your Community
North San Antonio dermatology clinics to get new name after recent partnership

A regional chain of dermatology clinics in the San Antonio area has shifted its name and ownership.

What’s happening: Dermatology Associates of San Antonio announced its partnership with Epiphany Dermatology on Dec. 3, according to a statement on the old clinic’s website.

The chain’s three locations throughout North San Antonio have been included in the merger.

“The Dermatology Associates of San Antonio staff is excited to join the Epiphany Dermatology team,” a statement from the business said.

Although the clinics will operate under a new name, the staff will remain the same and previous medical records will remain on-site, according to the statement.

What they offer: Epiphany Dermatology specializes in skin treatments, screenings and supplemental care.

  • Three locations throughout North San Antonio
 

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Locally owned Bandidas Ice Cream relocates within New Braunfels

Bandidas Ice Cream relocated from 383 Paradise Alley to 231 Landa St., New Braunfels, on Dec. 11.

The ice cream-based food truck is locally owned by Jewel Hill. Bandidas Ice Cream sells sweet treats like s’mores and blueberry cobbler ice cream. Hill said she hopes to begin offering barbecue again in the future.

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Local wine bar brings a taste of Europe to New Braunfels

After traveling to wineries across Portugal, Spain and the rest of Europe, Abigail Porter and Matt Bizer wanted to bring the same flavors and atmosphere back to Texas.

“We always thought New Braunfels needed something like they have over there,” Bizer said.

That’s why Bizer and Porter opened up Favorite Neighbor in July, a wine bar that offers not only tastings but also a sense of community and trying new things.

“We kind of did this on a whim,” Porter said. “But so far, it’s been pretty fun."

Located inside a converted gas station at 494 N. Union Ave., Porter said she wanted to capture a rustic, minimal feel for the bar prior to opening.

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Check out 16 business updates across Northeast San Antonio

Check out the latest business updates from the Northeast San Antonio Metrocom from December.

Now open
Smoothie King
The Schertz franchise location is locally owned by mother-son duo Delia Gaona and Isaiah Miguel Gaona. Smoothie King sells smoothie bowls and loaded toast.

  • 18476 I-35 N., Ste. 300, Schertz

Swig
The Utah-based beverage chain sells dirty sodas, customizable mocktails and more.
  • 7038 N. Loop 1604 E., San Antonio

Coming soon
Kinder Haus Pediatrics
The pediatrician’s office will be opening a third location, offering immunizations for children, treatments for minor injuries and physicals for sports and camps.
  • 580 Cibolo Valley Drive, Ste. 221, Cibolo

In the news
Semmes Branch Library
This branch of San Antonio’s library system celebrated its 20th anniversary on Dec. 13. Semmes Branch Library opened in 2005 and is named after Julia Yates Semmes, a woman who experienced vision loss and learned to live independently with her disability, according to a news release.
  • 15060 Judson Road, San Antonio
 

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