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C) • OrdinanceCity of New Braunfels (Comal County)

Public hearing and first reading of an ordinance, at the request of Simms Samonte, on behalf of RBHP Texas, LLC, to rezone approximately 0.18 of an acre out of City Block 5103, West portion of Lot 23, 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 160 East Klingemann Street.

Presented in: City Council Meeting on 2026-01-12
Meeting Agenda PDFOfficial Minutes PDF

Official Roll-Call Vote

Expands Gov't • 7.2/10 Impact Weight
PASSED (0 - 0)
“Mayor Linnartz read the aforementioned item. Christopher Looney presented this item to council using a powerpoint presentation. The following individuals spoke at this time: Melvin Nolte, Jodi McCall Councilmember Edwards motioned to deny this item. Mayor Pro Tem Spradley seconded the motion which passed unanimously. ”
TC
Toni Carter
Councilmember, District 1 (District 1)
ABSTAIN
“In Favor”
MC
Michael Capizzi
Councilmember, District 2 (District 2)
ABSTAIN
“In Favor”
DL
D. Lee Edwards
Councilmember, District 3 (District 3)
ABSTAIN
“In Favor”
LS
Lawrence Spradley
Councilmember, District 4 (District 4)
ABSTAIN
“In Favor”
MA
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 following individuals spoke at this time: Melvin Nolte, Jodi McCall Councilmember Edwards motioned to deny this item. Mayor Pro Tem Spradley seconded the motion which passed unanimously.

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).