(Tabled 6/2/2026) Consider approval of a Resolution regarding requests for exceptions from Chapter 41 (Subdivisions) of the City of Kyle Code of Ordinances related to detention, drainage, flood mitigation, and sidewalks for the property located at 200 Veterans Drive, Kyle, Texas. (VR-26-0015) Planning and Zoning considered these seven variance requests on 4/14/2026 with the following recommendations to Council: Denial 5-0: Sec. 41-134 (General Requirements) to allow alternative culvert specifications; Denial 5-0: Sec. 41-140 (Watershed and Flood Prevention) to waive requirements for a detention pond; Denial 5-0: Sec. 41-140 (Watershed and Flood Prevention) to waive requirements for a trickle channel; Approval 5-0: Sec. 41-143(a)(1) (Sidewalks) to eliminate installation of new sidewalks along Veterans Drive; Approval 5-0: Sec. 41-143(a)(1) (Sidewalks) to eliminate sidewalks along Barbee Street (from Woods Street to Veterans Drive); Denial 5-0: Sec. 41-143(a)(1) (Sidewalks) to waive sidewalk crossings over drainage ditches; and Denial 5-0: Sec. 41-143(a)(1) (Sidewalks) to reduce the minimum sidewalk width from five (5) feet to four (4) feet.

Bastiat Liberty & Property Rights Analysis

This motion is scored as EXPANDS_GOVERNMENT (Impact Weight: 2.7/10). 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).