Presenter
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Christopher J. Looney, Planning and Community Development Director
Contact Info
clooney@nbtexas.org
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SUBJECT:
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Approval of the second and final reading of an ordinance annexing 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
City Council approved the first reading of the proposed ordinance at their regular meeting on September 10, 2018.
The City of New Braunfels and the New Braunfels Parks Foundation submitted a request for voluntary annexation of approximately 151 acres 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
ü Second Public Hearing: August 14, 2018
ü First Public Hearing: August 13, 2018
ü 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 Designations:
Low Density Residential and Commercial
• Walnut Springs Sub Area
• Future Market Center and Civic Center
• Along a Transitional Mixed-Use Corridor
Population: 0
County: Guadalupe
Census Tract: 2106.08
ADDRESSES A NEED/ISSUE IN A CITY PLAN OR COUNCIL PRIORITY:
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Yes |
City Plan/Council Priority: Envision New Braunfels Pros and Cons Based on Policies Plan |
Regional Planning: Annexation Policy Considerations • Consider annexing areas having the greatest potential to protect natural, cultural, historic, and economic assets while reinforcing regional goals. |
FISCAL IMPACT:
Increased demand for City services, including but not limited to police and fire protection, emergency medical services, solid waste collection, street maintenance, plan review against adopted city codes for permits, inspections, code enforcement, animal control, library, parks and recreation, court, and general administration.
Recommendation
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION:
The Planning Commission held a public hearing on August 7, 2018 and recommended approval of the proposed annexation.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends annexation of the subject City-owned land.
Attachments:
1. Aerial Map
2. Petition for Annexation
3. Service Plan
4. Ordinance