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B) • OrdinanceCity of New Braunfels (Comal County)

Discusss and consider approval of the second and final reading of an ordinance, requested by Elevate Permit Group, on behalf of Jeremy Coburn, to rezone approximately 0.3 of an acre out of City Block 5092, southwest part of Lot 29, from R-2 (Single-Family and Two-Family District) to C-O SUP (Commercial Office District with a Special Use Permit to allow Short Term Rental of a residence), currently addressed at 256 East Austin Street.

Presented in: City of New Braunfels City Council on 2026-08-10
Meeting Agenda PDFOfficial Minutes PDF

Official Roll-Call Vote

Expands Gov't • 7.2/10 Impact Weight
PASSED (4 - 3)
“Mayor Pro Tem Capizzi read the aforementioned item. Christopher Looney presented this item to council using a powerpoint presentation and answered questions. Christopher Looney also introduced the applicant, Jeremy Coburn, who addressed council and answered questions. The following individuals spoke at this time: Kenneth Casper Councilmember Spradley motioned to approved this item. Councilmember Labowski seconded the motion which passed 4/3. ”
MF
Michael French
Mayor (At-Large)
NO
TC
Toni Carter
Councilmember, District 1 (District 1)
NO
MC
Michael Capizzi
Councilmember, District 2 (District 2)
YES
DL
D. Lee Edwards
Councilmember, District 3 (District 3)
YES
LS
Lawrence Spradley
Councilmember, District 4 (District 4)
YES
MA
Mary Ann Labowski
Councilmember, District 5 (District 5)
YES
NS
Nikki Shaw
Councilmember, District 6 (District 6)
NO

Staff Report & Agenda Item Details

Mayor Pro Tem Capizzi read the aforementioned item. Christopher Looney presented this item to council using a powerpoint presentation and answered questions. Christopher Looney also introduced the applicant, Jeremy Coburn, who addressed council and answered questions. The following individuals spoke at this time: Kenneth Casper Councilmember Spradley motioned to approved this item. Councilmember Labowski seconded the motion which passed 4/3.

Bastiat Liberty & Property Rights Analysis

This motion is scored as EXPANDS_GOVERNMENT (Impact Weight: 7.2/10). 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).