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File #: 18-420    Name:
Type: Report Status: Individual Item Ready
File created: 7/24/2018 In control: City Council
On agenda: 8/13/2018 Final action:
Title: First public hearing regarding annexation of approximately 154 acres of land on the southeast corner of the intersection of FM 1044 and Klein Road, including the adjacent Klein Road right-of-way, adjacent to the existing city limits.
Attachments: 1. Aerial.pdf, 2. Petition.pdf, 3. Service Plan.pdf

Presenter

Presenter

Christopher J. Looney, Planning and Community Development Director

Contact Info

clooney@nbtexas.org

 

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SUBJECT:

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First public hearing regarding annexation of approximately 154 acres of land on the southeast corner of the intersection of FM 1044 and Klein Road, including the adjacent Klein Road right-of-way, adjacent to the existing city limits.

 

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BACKGROUND / RATIONALE:

Case No.:                     CS-18-019

 

Council District:                     2

 

Owner/Petitioners:                     City of New Braunfels and New Braunfels Parks Foundation

                     550 Landa Street

                     New Braunfels, TX 78130

 

Staff Contact:                     Matthew Eckmann, Real Estate Manager

                     (830) 221-4089

                     meckmann@nbtexas.org                     

 

                     Holly Mullins, Senior Planner

                     (830) 221-4054

                     hmullins@nbtexas.org

 

The City of New Braunfels and the New Braunfels Parks Foundation submitted a request for voluntary annexation of approximately 151 acres of land at the intersection of FM 1044 and Klein Road, in Guadalupe County. The property is owned by the petitioners and is adjacent and contiguous to the existing corporate City Limits. The petitioners have consented to the annexation by the City and further agreed to be bound by all acts, ordinances, and all other legal action now in force and effect within the corporate limits of the City, and all those which may be hereafter adopted. The proposed area of annexation will also include the adjacent Klein Road right-of-way, approximately 3 acres.

 

City Council adopted the following schedule for annexation pursuant to state statute:

ü                     Annexation petition filed:                                                                                                                              June 11, 2018

ü                     City Council accepted petition and set public hearing dates:                     July 9, 2018

ü                     Planning Commission recommendation:                                                                                    August 7, 2018

                     First Public Hearing:                                                                                                                              August 13, 2018

                     Second Public Hearing:                                                                                                                              August 14, 2018

                     First Reading of Ordinance:                                                                                                         September 10, 2018

                     Second Reading of Ordinance:                                                                                                         September 24, 2018

General Information:

Size:  approximately 154 acres

 

Comprehensive Plan / Future Land Use Designation: 

Low Density Residential and Commercial

 

Population:                     0

 

County:   Guadalupe

 

Census Tract:  2106.08

 

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

Objective 8B: Annex areas to assure consistent land use controls.  Objective 79B: Renovate/construct athletic facilities for tournament and league play such as a sports complex or recreation center.

 

 

FISCAL IMPACT:

Increased demand for City services, including but not limited to police and fire protection, emergency medical services, solid waste collection, street maintenance, permit issuance, inspections, code enforcement, animal control, library, parks and recreation, court, and general administration.

 

Recommendation

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION:

N/A as this is the first public hearing with no action required.

 

STAFF RECOMMENDATION:

This is the first public hearing with no action required.

 

Attachments:

1.                     Aerial Map

2.                     Petition for Annexation

3.                     Service Plan