11. • Public HearingCity of Killeen (Bell County)

Hold a public hearing and consider a City-initiated request, on behalf of Welstand Properties, LLC, (Case# Z26-02) to rezone approximately 0.16 acre, being Lot 1, Block 1, Ernest Bridges Subdivision, and a 12’ x 115’ strip adjoining on the north from “B-5

Presented in: City of Killeen City Council - March 24, 2026 on 2026-03-24

Official Roll-Call Vote

Restrains Gov't • 7.7/10 Impact Weight

PASSED (3 - 0)

“Motion to approved Item #11.: Hold a public hearing and consider a City-initiated request, on behalf of Welstand Properties, LLC, (Case# Z26-02) to rezone approximately 0.16 acre, being Lot 1, Block 1, Ernest B”

Joseph Solomon

Mayor (At-Large)

YES

Anthony Kendrick

Councilmember, District 4 (District 4)

YES

Jessica Gonzalez

Councilmember, District 1 (District 1)

YES

Staff Report & Agenda Item Details

Hold a public hearing and consider a City-initiated request, on behalf of Welstand Properties, LLC, (Case# Z26-02) to rezone approximately 0.16 acre, being Lot 1, Block 1, Ernest Bridges Subdivision, and a 12’ x 115’ strip adjoining on the north from “B-5” (Business District) to “R-1” (Single-Family Residential District). The subject property is locally addressed as 1011 Rocky Lane, Killeen, Texas.

Bastiat Liberty & Property Rights Analysis

This motion is scored as RESTRAINS_GOVERNMENT (Impact Weight: 7.7/10). 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.