PRESENTER: Presenter
Matthew Simmont, AICP, Planning Manager
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SUBJECT: Title
Public hearing and first reading of an ordinance regarding the proposed rezoning to apply a Special Use Permit to allow a tattoo and body piercing studio in the “C-1” Local Business District, of approximately 0.7 acres out of Abstract No. 154 of the H Foster Survey No. 34, Rivercrest Heights 5F Subdivision, addressed at 987 Loop 337.
DEPARTMENT: Planning and Development Services
COUNCIL DISTRICTS IMPACTED: 4
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
Case No.: SUP23-081
Applicant: Christopher Gonzales
2750 Maple Tree Rd
New Braunfels, TX, 78130
(512) 210-0626 | sakenfour@gmail.com
Owner: Brittney Hitzfelder
614 Central Pkwy, #145
New Braunfels, TX, 78130
(512) 787-4266 | brittney@rivercrestenterprises.com
Staff Contact: Caitlin Garrigus
(830) 221-4041 | cgarrigus@newbraunfels.gov
The subject property is approximately 0.7 acres located on the southwest corner of the intersection of Loop 337 and Hillcrest Drive, approximately 360 feet west of Faith United Church of Christ. The applicant is requesting a Special Use Permit to allow a tattoo and body piercing studio.
Surrounding Zoning and Land Use:
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North |
Across Loop 337: C-1 |
Commercial properties |
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South |
C-1 |
Commercial properties |
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East |
Across Loop 337: C-1 |
Church & Commercial properties |
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West |
C-1 & R-2A |
Commercial & Residential properties |
ISSUE:
The proposed rezoning to allow the Special Use Permit would be consistent with the following actions from Envision New Braunfels:
• Action 1.3: Encourage balanced and fiscally responsible land use patterns.
• Action 1.6: Incentivize infill development and redevelopment to take advantage of existing infrastructure.
• Action 3.3: Balance commercial centers with stable neighborhoods.
Future Land Use Plan: The subject property is located within the New Braunfels sub area, within a Transitional Mixed-Use Corridor, and near existing market, civic and employment centers.
FISCAL IMPACT: None.
Recommendation
RECOMMENDATION:
Approval.
The Planning Commission held a public hearing on April 4, 2023, and unanimously recommended approval (9-0-0).
Mailed notification as required by state statute:
Public hearing notices were sent to owners of 9 properties within 200 feet of the request. To date, the city has received responses representing 12% in opposition.
Resource Links:
• Chapter 144, Sec. 3.3-7 (C-1) of the City's Code of Ordinances: https://library.municode.com/tx/new_braunfels/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeld=PTIICOOR_CH144ZO_ARTIIIZODI_S144-3.3ZODIREPRZOPRJU221987
• Chapter 144, Sec. 3.6 (SUP) of the City's Code of Ordinances: https://library.municode.com/tx/new_braunfels/codes/code_ of_ordinances?nodeld=PTIICOOR_CH144ZO_ARTIIIZODI_S144-3.6SPUSPE <https://library.municode.com/tx/new_braunfels/codes/code_%20of_ordinances?nodeld=PTIICOOR_CH144ZO_ARTIIIZODI_S144-3.6SPUSPE>