City of New Braunfels, Texas - File #: 17-739

• File #: 17-739
• Type: Report
• Status: Individual Item Ready
• File created: 10/27/2017
• In control: City Council
• On agenda: 11/13/2017
• Title: Discuss and consider possible direction to staff to bring forward for Planning Commission recommendation and City Council consideration amendments to the Zoning Ordinance, Chapter 144 of the Code of Ordinances, regarding changes to the "C-1A" Neighborhood Business District.

Date	Ver.	Action By	Action	Result
11/13/2017	1	City Council

Presenter/Contact

Presenter

Justin Meadows, Councilmember, District 2

Contact Info

(830) 221-4502 - jmeadows@nbtexas.org

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SUBJECT:

Title

Discuss and consider possible direction to staff to bring forward for Planning Commission recommendation and City Council consideration amendments to the Zoning Ordinance, Chapter 144 of the Code of Ordinances, regarding changes to the “C-1A” Neighborhood Business District.

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BACKGROUND / RATIONALE:

A review of the uses allowed by right in the “C-1A” Neighborhood Business zoning district.

ADDRESSES A NEED/ISSUE IN A CITY PLAN OR COUNCIL PRIORITY:

Yes

City Plan/Council Priority: 2006 Comprehensive Plan  Pros and Cons Based  on Policies Plan

Pros: Goal 2: Encourage the mixing of land uses to create a sense of community in the neighborhoods. Objective A: Allow differing uses in close proximity to help streets, public spaces and pedestrian-oriented retail become places where people meet, attracting pedestrians back onto the street and helping to revitalize community life.  Goal 6: Refine or add zoning requirements to be compatible with the community's overall intentions and the best interests of the community as a whole. Objective A: Review existing zoning ordinance and subdivision regulations and make appropriate and timely recommendations.  Goal 16: Update and streamline regulations to reduce regulatory complexity, to encourage both economic development and quality of life, and to control administrative and development costs.  Cons: None.

FISCAL IMPACT:

N/A

Recommendation

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION:

N/A

STAFF RECOMMENDATION:

N/A