PRESENTER: Presenter
Applicant: HMT Engineering
Owner: New Braunfels Utilities
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SUBJECT: Title
PZ24-0002 Public hearing and recommendation to City Council to rezone 18.1 acres out of the John Noyes Survey 259, Abstract 430, from APD (Agricultural/Pre-Development District) to M-1A (Light Industrial District), currently addressed as 5467 FM 482.
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DEPARTMENT: Planning and Development Services
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COUNCIL DISTRICTS IMPACTED: 1
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
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Case No: |
PZ24-0002 |
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Applicant: |
HMT Engineering |
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290 S Castell Ave Ste 100 |
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New Braunfels, TX 78130 |
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(830) 625-8555 | plats@hmtnb.com |
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New Braunfels Utilities |
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355 FM 306 |
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New Braunfels, TX 78130 |
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(830) 608-8909 | jtschoepe@nbutexas.com |
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Staff Contact: |
Amanda Mushinski |
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(830) 221-4056 | amushinski@newbraunfels.gov |
The subject property is 18.1 acres in size, located on the northwest side of IH 35 S Access Rd, approximately 200 feet northeast of the intersection of IH 35 S Access Rd and Marigold Way, and shares a property line with the Magnolia Springs Planned Development District to the southwest.
The subject property is linked to PZ24-0003 and has the same address, owner, and applicant. However, PZ24-0003 is presently situated outside the city limits (ETJ) and is currently pending voluntary annexation. As a result, these cases are treated separately.
The applicant for PZ24-0002 is requesting a change in zoning from APD (Agricultural/Pre-Development District) to M-1A (Light Industrial District).
Surrounding Zoning and Land Use:
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Magnolia Springs PDD & ETJ (pending annexation) |
Single-family residences and outside city limits |
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South |
Across IH 35: M-1, M-1A & APD |
Single-Family Residences and Multifamily |
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C-1B |
Automotive Companies and Snake Farm |
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Magnolia Springs PDD |
Single-family Neighborhood |
ISSUE:
The submitted application indicates that the proposed zone change is intended to allow for development under the M-1A zoning which is intended primarily for the conduct of light manufacturing, assembling and fabrication activities, distribution, warehousing, research and development, wholesaling, and service operations.
M-1A would be consistent with the following actions from Envision New Braunfels:
• Action 1.3: Encourage balanced and fiscally responsible land use patterns.
• Action 1.8: Concentrate future investment in industrial and employment centers near existing and emerging hubs, such as the airport; and along existing high-capacity transportation networks, such as Interstate Highway 35.
• Action 3.1: Plan for healthy jobs/housing balance.
Future Land Use Plan: The subject property is located within the Oak Creek Sub Area, within the Transitional Mixed Used Corridor and the IH 35 Corridor, near existing Tourist, Civic, Education, and Employment Centers, and near proposed Market, Civic, and Employment Centers.
FISCAL IMPACT:
N/A
Recommendation
RECOMMENDATION:
The proposed M-1A zoning, suited for light industrial activities, aligns with the property's location within the Transitional Mixed-Use Corridor, and the IH 35 Corridor. The surrounding zoning, including Magnolia Springs PDD, M-1, and M-1A, supports a balanced development pattern. The property’s proximity to existing and proposed centers further supports the zone change. In summary, the M-1A zoning matches the property and surrounding context.
Mailed notification as required by state statute:
Public hearing notices were sent to owners of 26 properties within 200 feet of the request. As of the agenda posting date, the city has received no responses.
Resource Links:
• Chapter 144, Sec. 3.4-1 (APD) 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>
• Chapter 144, Sec. 3.4-18 (M-1A) 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>