Public hearing and first reading of an ordinance, at the request of Ashley Farrimond of Killen, Griffin & Farrimond, PLLC, on behalf of Brandy Worley, to rezone approximately 6 acres out of Billie and Ed Miles Subdivision Unit 2, Block 1, Lots 1A, 1B, and 2, from C-1A (Neighborhood Commercial District) and R-3 SUP (Multifamily District with a Special Use Permit to allow bed and breakfast and retail) to C-4A (Resort Commercial District), currently addressed at 830, 832, and 870 Gruene Road.

Staff Report & Agenda Item Details

Mayor Linnartz read the aforementioned item. Christopher Looney presented this item to council using a powerpoint presentation and introduced Ashley Fairmond, a representative of the applicant, who also presented to council and answered questions. The following individuals spoke at this time: John LaBonte, Edgar Miles, Mike Blahnik, Joeylynn Mesaros, Rob Mimms, James Engle, Melissa Nairn Councilmember Edwards motioned to approve this item. Mayor Pro Tem Spradley seconded the motion which passed.

This motion is scored as RESTRAINS_GOVERNMENT (Impact Weight: 6.8/10). Under the Bastiat Liberty Watchdog Index, voting YES on measures that cap or reduce ad valorem tax burdens, expand taxpayer exemptions, retire debt early, enforce competitive bidding caps, or remove regulatory/zoning barriers to private property rights earns a positive Pro-Liberty score.