PRESENTER: Presenter
Applicant: HMT Engineering
Owner: New Braunfels Utilities
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SUBJECT: Title
PZ24-0003 Public hearing and recommendation to City Council to zone approximately 59 acres out of the Francisco Rodriguez Survey 99, Abstract 484, 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: N/A
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
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Case No: |
PZ24-0003 |
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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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Owner: |
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 approximately 59 acres in size, located on the southeast side of FM 482, approximately 130 feet southwest of Solms Park, and shares a property line with the Magnolia Springs Planned Development District to the southwest.
The subject property is linked to PZ24-0002 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.
Surrounding Zoning and Land Use:
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Across FM 482: ETJ |
Outside City Limits, Vacant Land |
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APD, C-1B SUP |
Vacant Land, Snake Farm |
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Magnolia Springs PDD |
Residential Neighborhood |
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West |
ETJ |
Outside City Limits, Vacant Land |
ISSUE:
The applicant’s proposed M-1A zoning district would allow for the intended development of the subject property with a new headquarters facility for New Braunfels Utilities (NBU) within the city limits. The zoning request, contingent upon annexation, seeks M-1A (Light Industrial District) to allow for an office building, maintenance building, materials yard, and training area among other facility features.
Annexation of the subject property is scheduled to be considered by the City Council on Monday, February 26, 2024. This consideration emphasizes coordinating the zone change with annexation for a straightforward development plan.
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, 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. The surrounding zoning, including Magnolia Springs PDD, C-1B, and proposed M-1A, supports a balanced development. The property’s proximity to existing and proposed centers further supports the zoning request. In summary, the M-1A zoning matches the property and surrounding context, justifying the staff's recommendation for approval.
Mailed notification as required by state statute:
Public hearing notices were sent to owners of 42 properties within the city limits and 5 properties outside of the city limits, that are within 200 feet of the request. As of the agenda posting date, the city has received no responses in opposition.
Resource Links:
• Chapter 144, Sec. 2.1-4 (Zoning upon annexation) of the City’s Code of Ordinances: <https://library.municode.com/tx/new_braunfels/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=PTIICOOR_CH144ZO_ARTIIZOPRAD_S144-2.1CHZOAM>
• 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>