PRESENTER: Presenter
Applicant: KB Home
Owner: Alice Schwanz
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PZ25-0096 Public hearing and recommendation to City Council to rezone approximately 38 acres out of the R Perez Survey 28, Abstract 460, and the J Stark Survey 277, Abstract 530, from R-1 (Single Family District) and APD (Agricultural/Pre-Development District) to R-1A-5.5 (Single Family Residential District), located northwest of the property currently addressed at 2815 State Highway 46 West
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DEPARTMENT: Planning and Development Services
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COUNCIL DISTRICTS IMPACTED: 3
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
Case No: PZ25-0096
Applicant:
KB Home
(210) 960-2750 | nuriddin@kgftx.com
Owner:
Alice Schwanz
Staff Contact:
Amanda Mushinski, CNU-A, AICP-Candidate
(830) 221-4056 | amushinski@newbraunfels.gov
The subject property is approximately 38 acres on the southwest side of State Highway 46 West, an existing principal arterial, approximately ¼ mile northwest of the intersection of State Highway 46 West and Hueco Springs Loop Road, and ½ mile northwest of T Bar M. The subject property is bordered by the Mission Hills Ranch Planned Development (PD), R-1, and APD zoning. Adjacent land uses consist of vacant land and a single-family neighborhood.
ISSUE:
The proposed zoning change would allow for development under the R-1A-5.5 zoning district, which is intended for development of primarily detached, single-family residences and customary accessory uses on lots of at least 5,500 square feet.
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN REFERENCE:
R-1A-5.5 would be consistent with the following actions from Envision New Braunfels:
• Action 1.3: Encourage balanced and fiscally responsible land use patterns.
• Action 3.1: Plan for healthy jobs/housing balance.
• Action 3.13: Cultivate an environment where a healthy mix of different housing products at a range of sizes, affordability, densities, amenities, and price points can be provided across the community as well as within individual developments.
Future Land Use Plan: The subject property is located within the Hoffman Lane Sub Area, along a Transitional Mixed-Use Corridor, near an existing Employment Center and a future Market Center.
STRATEGIC PLAN REFERENCE:
☒Economic Mobility ☐Enhanced Connectivity ☐Community Identity
☐Organizational Excellence ☐Community Well-Being ☐N/A
• Economic Mobility - Output: Increase the number of new affordable housing units produced each fiscal year.
FISCAL IMPACT:
N/A
Recommendation
RECOMMENDATION:
Approval. The proposed rezoning to R-1A-5.5 is consistent with the Envision New Braunfels goals related to fiscally responsible land use patterns and a diverse housing stock. The request supports the Transitional Mixed-Use Corridor designation and is compatible with surrounding residential zoning and development patterns.
Mailed notification as required by state statute:
Public hearing notices were sent to owners of 62 properties within 200 feet of the request. As of the date this agenda was posted, the city has received responses representing 2% in opposition.
Resource Links:
• Chapter 144, Sec. 3.3-1 (R-1) of the City’s Code of Ordinances: <https://library.municode.com/tx/new_braunfels/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=PTIICOOR_CH144ZO_ARTIIIZODI_S144-3.3ZODIREPRZOPRJU221987>
• Chapter 144, Sec. 3.4-1 (APD) of the City’s Code of Ordinances: <https://library.municode.com/tx/new_braunfels/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=PTIICOOR_CH144ZO_ARTIIIZODI_S144-3.4ZODIREPRZOSUJU221987>
• Chapter 144, Sec. 3.4-2 (R-1A-5.5) of the City’s Code of Ordinances: <https://library.municode.com/tx/new_braunfels/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=PTIICOOR_CH144ZO_ARTIIIZODI_S144-3.4ZODIREPRZOSUJU221987>