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EXCERPT FROM PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES OF OCTOBER 12.2010
DRAFT
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Case PZ10-42: Public hearing and recommendation to City Council regarding the proposed
rezoning of portions of the 500 and 700 blocks of Hill Avenue, from "M-1" Light Industrial District
to "SND-1" Special Neighborhood District. (City of New Braunfels)
Ms. Bell said the rezoning of the Hill Avenue neighborhood was not as clear cut as that of Oak Run
Subdivision since it had developed over time to include residential and commercial uses. She said the
500 and 700 blocks consisted of houses which had been in residential use for over 60 years and when
the south side of Hill Avenue was rezoned to SND-1 in 2007, some of the property owners within this area
contacted the City requesting their neighborhood be part of the current rezoning effort. She noted that a
public neighborhood meeting for the affected property owners was held on October 20, 2010, with two
residents attending and voicing their support of the zone change. She further added that public hearing
notices were sent to the 11 property owners of the 500 and 700 Block of Hill Avenue and 63 property
owners located within 200 feet; five responses were received in favor, one against, and one was returned
undeliverable. Ms. Bell said staff recommended approval of the rezoning as it was consistent with the
current use and intent of the existing residential buildings and the goals and priorities of the
Comprehensive Plan.
Vice Chair Elrod asked if there was anyone in the audience who wished to speak in favor of the rezoning.
John and Christa Lovett, 760 S. Hill St., said they were highly in favor of the rezoning.
Vice Chair Elrod asked if there was anyone in the audience who wished to speak in opposition to the
rezoning.
Liz Adams, 228 Preston Hollow, and Gary Nolte, 2071 Club Crossing, said they co-"owned the property at
751 S. Hill St. , which consisted of a single family home and duplex. Ms. Adams said they intended to use
the property for overnight rentals, a use that the SND-1 zoning would not allow. She felt that the new
zoning classification was a violation of their rights and asked that the property be grandfathered.
A motion to close the public hearing was made by Commissioner Massouh, seconded by Commissioner
Hoyt, and passed unanimously. (8-0-0)
Commissioner Myrick moved that Case PZ10-42 be forwarded to City Council with a recommendation to
approve. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Massouh, and carried with Vice Chair Elrod, and
Commissioners Bearden and Perez voting "no". (5-3-0)
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