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

Public hearing and first reading of an ordinance, requested by Miles Payne, on behalf of Samantha Richards, Executor of the Estate of John William Turner, to rezone approximately 2 acres out of City Block 3022, from M-1 (Light Industrial District) to M-1

Presented in: City of New Braunfels City Council - July 27, 2026 on 2026-07-27

Official Roll-Call Vote

Restrains Gov't • 7.3/10 Impact Weight

PASSED (2 - 0)

“Motion to postponed Item #C): Public hearing and first reading of an ordinance, requested by Miles Payne, on behalf of Samantha Richards, Executor of the Estate of John William Turner, to rezone approximately 2”

Toni Carter

Councilmember, District 1 (District 1)

YES

Michael Capizzi

Councilmember, District 2 (District 2)

YES

Staff Report & Agenda Item Details

Public hearing and first reading of an ordinance, requested by Miles Payne, on behalf of Samantha Richards, Executor of the Estate of John William Turner, to rezone approximately 2 acres out of City Block 3022, from M-1 (Light Industrial District) to M-1 SUP (Light Industrial District with a Special Use Permit for one residence with an allowance for short term rental), currently addressed at 474 North Guenther Avenue.

Bastiat Liberty & Property Rights Analysis

This motion is scored as RESTRAINS_GOVERNMENT (Impact Weight: 7.3/10). 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.