PRESENTER: Presenter
Matthew Simmont, AICP, Planning Manager
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SUBJECT: Title
Approval of the second and final reading of an ordinance regarding the proposal to rezone approximately 8 acres out of A. M. Esnaurizar Survey 1, Abstract 1, from R-2 (Single-Family and Two-Family District) to C-1B (General Business District), currently addressed at 1297 Church Hill Drive.
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DEPARTMENT: Planning and Development Services
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COUNCIL DISTRICTS IMPACTED: 5
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
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Case No: |
PZ23-0225 |
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Applicant/Owner: |
Comal County Offices |
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Thomas Hornseth |
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150 N Seguin Ave |
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New Braunfels, TX 78130 |
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(830) 221-1250 | rabthh@co.comal.tx.ux |
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Staff Contact: |
Amanda Mushinski |
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(830) 221-4056 | amushinski@newbraunfels.gov |
The City Council held a public hearing on July 24, 2023, and unanimously approved the first reading of the applicant’s requested rezoning ordinance (7-0-0).
The subject property is approximately 8 acres located northeast of the intersection of Loop 337 and Church Hill Drive, approximately ¼ of a mile northwest of the intersection of Loop 337 and Business 35, and approximately 260 feet northwest of Church Hill Middle School.
The applicant is requesting a change in zoning from R-2 (Single-Family and Two-Family District) to C-1B (General Business District).
Surrounding Zoning and Land Use:
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Across Broadway: C-1 |
Single Family Residences |
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South |
Across Church Hill Dr: R-2 |
School |
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East |
Across Church Hill Dr: C-1 |
Historic Old Town New Braunfels Museum |
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West |
Across Loop 337: M-2 |
Industrial Property |
ISSUE:
Currently, the subject property is being utilized for county offices. The applicant’s submittal indicates the purpose for the change in zoning is to allow for the construction of new county offices and storage space.
C-1B 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 3.3: Balance commercial centers with stable neighborhoods.
• Action 3.6: Proactively provide a regulatory environment that remains business and resident friendly.
Future Land Use Plan: The subject property is located within the New Braunfels Sub Area, within a Transitional Mixed-Use Corridor, and near existing Civic, Education, Employment, Outdoor Recreation, and Tourist Centers.
FISCAL IMPACT:
N/A
Recommendation
RECOMMENDATION:
Approval.
The Planning Commission held a public hearing on July 5, 2023, and unanimously recommended approval (6-0-0)
Mailed notification as required by state statute:
Public hearing notices were sent to 9 owners of property within 200 feet of the request. To date, the city has received no responses in opposition.
Resource Links:
• Chapter 144, Sec. 3.3-2 (R-2) 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. 3.4-13 (C-1B) 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>