D) • Public HearingCity of New Braunfels (Comal County)

Public hearing and first reading of an ordinance, at the request of Phong Tien Nguyen, to rezone approximately 0.7 of an acre out of the A M Esnaurizar Survey, Abstract 1, from C-3 AH (Commercial, Airport Hazard Overlay District) to C-3 AH SUP (Commercial

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

Official Roll-Call Vote

Restrains Gov't • 6.7/10 Impact Weight

PASSED (3 - 0)

“Motion to failed - super majority Item #D): Public hearing and first reading of an ordinance, at the request of Phong Tien Nguyen, to rezone approximately 0.7 of an acre out of the A M Esnaurizar Survey, Abstract 1, from C-3”

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 Phong Tien Nguyen, to rezone approximately 0.7 of an acre out of the A M Esnaurizar Survey, Abstract 1, from C-3 AH (Commercial, Airport Hazard Overlay District) to C-3 AH SUP (Commercial, Airport Hazard Overlay District with a Special Use Permit to allow Short Term Rental of a residence), currently addressed at 1092 State Highway 46 South.

Bastiat Liberty & Property Rights Analysis

This motion is scored as RESTRAINS_GOVERNMENT (Impact Weight: 6.7/10). 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.