ACTION REGARDING A REQUEST FOR AN ORDINANCE TO CHANGE ZONING DESIGNATION FROM R-1 (ONE-FAMILY DWELLING DISTRICT) TO B-2 (NEIGHBORHOOD RETAIL DISTRICT) WITH A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT (CUP) TO ALLOW FOR AN ON-SITE ICE RETAIL DISTRIBUTING STATION ON PROPERTY DESCRIBED AS A0258BC E DAWSON, ACRES 0.659, GENERALLY LOCATED AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF E. KNIGHTS WAY AND AGENDA ITEM #VII.1. Planning & Zoning Commission: Meeting April 29, 2026 COMANCHE GAP ROAD, HARKER HEIGHTS, BELL COUNTY, TEXAS (PROPERTY ID #1355). (PLANNING ADMINISTRATOR) Ace Reneau, Mitchell & AssociatesScott Arey, Centex Solar Secretary Geri Schwartzman made a motion to recommend disapproval with explanation of Case Z26-03 as read in the caption by the Planning & Zoning Chairman, based on the discussed recommendations and findings, with the following explanation: b. the proposed use and rezoning will pose an adverse impact to the public health, safety, or general welfare. Commissioner Trisha Ratliff seconded the motion. Carried 8-1 (opposed: Chairman Rodney Shine).

Bastiat Liberty & Property Rights Analysis

This motion is scored as RESTRAINS_GOVERNMENT (Impact Weight: 2.8/10). 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.