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EXCERPT FROM PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES OF OCTOBER 12,2010
DRAFT
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Case PZ10-41: Public hearing and recommendation to City Council regarding a proposed rezoning
of Oak Run Subdivision, from "R-3" Multi-Family District, "C-1" Local Business District, and "C-3"
General Business District to "R-1A-6.6" Single Family District. (City of New Braunfels)
Ms. Bell explained that the Planning Department had identified multiple residential neighborhoods with
zoning other than residential. Council directed the Planning Department to have neighborhood meetings
to explain the purpose of residential zoning and pursue rezoning to an appropriate district. She said a
public neighborhood meeting for the Oak Run Subdivision was held on September 14, 2010;
approximately 23 residents attended and were supportive of the concept to change their zoning to R-1A-
6.6 Single Family District. She added that 133 notices were sent to property owners within Oak Run
Subdivision and 34 property owners within 200' of the subdivision; 18 responses were received in favor
and none in opposition. Ms. Bell said staff recommended approval of the rezoning as it was consistent
with the current use and intent of the existing residential subdivision and with the goals and priorities of
the Comprehensive Plan.
Vice Chair Elrod asked to hear from those in favor of the rezoning.
John Creswell, 1771 Oakmont Circle, and Kurt Schriefer, 1706 Oak Rock, voiced their support.
Vice Chair Elrod asked to hear from those opposed to the rezoning . No one spoke.
Motion by Commissioner Massouh, seconded by Commissioner Namken, to close the public hearing. The
motion carried unanimously. (8-0-0)
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Commissioner Perez noted that part of the subdivision was zoned "R-2" and asked why that area was not
being included in the rezoning . Ms. Bell said all the lots were already built out and staff was asked to
focus their rezoning efforts on more intensive zoning districts.
Commissioner Perez moved that Case PZ10-41 be forwarded to City Council with a recommendation to
approve. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Lowe and carried unanimously. (8-0-0)
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