C) • Public HearingCity 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-

Presented in: City of New Braunfels City Council - January 12, 2026 on 2026-01-12

Official Roll-Call Vote

Restrains Gov't • 6.6/10 Impact Weight

PASSED (3 - 0)

“Motion to denied Item #C): 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, Wes”

Toni Carter

Councilmember, District 1 (District 1)

YES

Michael Capizzi

Councilmember, District 2 (District 2)

YES

Neal Linnartz

Mayor

YES

Staff Report & Agenda Item Details

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.

Bastiat Liberty & Property Rights Analysis

This motion is scored as RESTRAINS_GOVERNMENT (Impact Weight: 6.6/10). 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.