Public hearing and first reading of an ordinance requested by KB Homes and Killen, Griffin & Farrimond, PLLC, on behalf of Alice Schwanz, to rezone approximately 38 acres out of the R Perez Survey 28, Abstract 460, and the J Stark Survey 277, Abstract 530, from R-1 (Single Family District) and APD (Agricultural/Pre-Development District) to R-1A-6.6 (Single Family Residential District), located northwest of the property currently addressed at 2815 State Highway 46 West.

Staff Report & Agenda Item Details

Mayor Linnartz read the aforementioned item. Councilmember Edwards left council chambers at 7:35 pm and recused himself from this item. Christopher Looney presented this item to council using a powerpoint presentation and answered questions. He introduced Ashley Fairmond, a representative for the applicant, and presented using a powerpoint presentation. Ashley Fairmond requested a postponement of this item until a future meeting in May. The following individuals spoke at this time: Ryan Outlaw, Sarah Venslauskas , Susie Mitchell, Michelle Smith, Teresa Fisher, Don Poindexter Councilmember Carter motioned to deny the postponement of this item. The motion died for lack of a second. Councilmember Capizzi motioned for the item to be postponed until the May 11, 2026 council meeting. Councilmember Ryan seconded the motion which failed with a 3/2 vote. Opposed: Councilmember Carter, Councilmember Labowski Mayor Linnartz asked if Christopher Looney or Ashley Fairmond had anything else to add with their presentation on this item. Ashley Fairmond introduced Sean McFarland, a representative of KB Homes, and presented to council using a powerpoint presentation. The following individuals spoke at this time: Ryan Outlaw, Ben Pratt, David Bear, Susie Mitchell, Colette Ruppert, Sarah Venslauskas, Susie La Canu, Angela Allen, Teresa Telle, Marsha Stewart, Andrew Reimund Councilmember Carter motions to deny this item. The motion dies for lack of a second. Councilmember Capizzi motioned to approve this item. Councilmember Ryan seconded the motion which failed with a 3/2 vote.

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