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D) • Public HearingCity of New Braunfels (Comal County)
Public hearing and first reading of an ordinance, requested by Nicolas Vargas, to rezone approximately 0.25 of an acre out of the City Block Subdivision 1073, Lot 11, from C-3 (Commercial District) to C-3 SUP (Commercial District with a Special Use Permit to allow a Short-Term Rental of a Residence), currently addressed at 182 Perryman Street.
Presented in: City Council Meeting on 2026-04-27
Official Roll-Call Vote
Expands Gov't • 6.6/10 Impact Weight
PASSED (0 - 0)
“Mayor Linnartz read the aforementioned item.
Matthew Simmont presented this item to council using a powerpoint presentation. The applicant, Nicolas Vargas, addressed council and answered questions.
Mayor Pro Tem Spradley motioned to approve this item. Councilmember Labowski seconded the motion which passed unanimously.”
Staff Report & Agenda Item Details
Mayor Linnartz read the aforementioned item. Matthew Simmont presented this item to council using a powerpoint presentation. The applicant, Nicolas Vargas, addressed council and answered questions. Mayor Pro Tem Spradley motioned to approve this item. Councilmember Labowski seconded the motion which passed unanimously.
Bastiat Liberty & Property Rights Analysis
This motion is scored as EXPANDS_GOVERNMENT (Impact Weight: 6.6/10). Under the Bastiat Liberty Watchdog Index, measures that increase tax rates or fee schedules, issue new debt or Certificates of Obligation, expand regulatory/zoning restrictions on private land use, or authorize unbudgeted spending expansions reduce an official's Freedom Score when voted YES (and reward dissenting NO votes).