C) • Public HearingCity of New Braunfels (Comal County)

Public hearing and first reading of an ordinance to City Council, requested by Henry Espinoza, to rezone approximately 2.3 acres out of the AM Esnaurizar Survey, Abstract 20, from APD AH (Agricultural/Pre-Development, Airport Hazard Overlay District) to M-1A AH (Light Industrial, Airport Hazard Overlay District), currently addressed at 1752 and 1756 Saur Lane.

Presented in: City Council Meeting on 2026-03-23

Official Roll-Call Vote

Restrains Gov't • 7.0/10 Impact Weight

PASSED (0 - 0)

“Mayor Linnartz read the aforementioned item. Christopher Looney presented this item to council using a powerpoint presentation. The applicant, Henry Espinoza, also addressed council and answered questions. Councilmember Capizzi motioned to approve this item. Councilmember Labowski seconded the motion which passed unanimously. ”

Toni Carter

Councilmember, District 1 (District 1)

ABSTAIN

“In Favor”

Michael Capizzi

Councilmember, District 2 (District 2)

ABSTAIN

“In Favor”

D. Lee Edwards

Councilmember, District 3 (District 3)

ABSTAIN

“In Favor”

Lawrence Spradley

Councilmember, District 4 (District 4)

ABSENT

“Absent”

Mary Ann Labowski

Councilmember, District 5 (District 5)

ABSTAIN

“In Favor”

Staff Report & Agenda Item Details

Mayor Linnartz read the aforementioned item. Christopher Looney presented this item to council using a powerpoint presentation. The applicant, Henry Espinoza, also addressed council and answered questions. Councilmember Capizzi motioned to approve this item. Councilmember Labowski seconded the motion which passed unanimously.

Bastiat Liberty & Property Rights Analysis

This motion is scored as RESTRAINS_GOVERNMENT (Impact Weight: 7.0/10). 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.