Ord. 2026-09-28-E)City of New Braunfels (Comal County)

Public hearing and first reading of an ordinance, requested by Sun Communities Operating Limited Partnership, on behalf of Sun Silver Star LLC d/b/a Sun Retreats Texas Hill Country, to rezone approximately 11.44 acres out of the Yogi Bears Jellystone Park, Block 1, Lot 2, from C-3 (Commercial District) to C-3 SUP (Commercial District with a Special Use overlay to allow manufactured homes), currently addressed at 141 Rueckle Road.

Bastiat Overreach Score: 68/100

Passed: 2026-09-28 • Effective: 2026-09-28

Executive Summary & Impact

Mayor French read the aforementioned item. Christopher Looney presented this item to council using a powerpoint presentation and answered questions. Christopher Looney also introduced representatives from the applicant, Sun Communities Operating, who also presented to council and answered questions. Robert Camareno addressed council as well. The following individuals spoke at this time: April Rogers, Katherine Wactor, Angela Keller, Curtis Yankie, John Wactor Mayor Pro Tem Capizzi motioned to postpone this item until the October 26th regular city council meeting. Councilmember Carter seconded the motion which passed.

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Legislative Enactment & Roll-Call History

E) • City of New Braunfels City Council2026-09-28

Public hearing and first reading of an ordinance, requested by Sun Communities Operating Limited Partnership, on behalf of Sun Silver Star LLC d/b/a Sun Retreats Texas Hill Country, to rezone approximately 11.44 acres out of the Yogi Bears Jellystone Park, Block 1, Lot 2, from C-3 (Commercial District) to C-3 SUP (Commercial District with a Special Use overlay to allow manufactured homes), currently addressed at 141 Rueckle Road.

Outcome: PASSED (5-2) • Mayor French read the aforementioned item. Christopher Looney presented this item to council using a powerpoint presentation and answered questions. Christopher Looney also introduced representatives from the applicant, Sun Communities Operating, who also presented to council and answered questions. Robert Camareno addressed council as well. The following individuals spoke at this time: April Rogers, Katherine Wactor, Angela Keller, Curtis Yankie, John Wactor Mayor Pro Tem Capizzi motioned to postpone this item until the October 26th regular city council meeting. Councilmember Carter seconded the motion which passed.

Official Legal Text & Codified Sections

OFFICIAL LEGISLATIVE DOCKET RECORD — CITY OF NEW BRAUNFELS
Instrument / Docket Number: Ord. 2026-09-28-E) (Agenda Item E))
Meeting: City of New Braunfels City Council
Date Enacted: 2026-09-28
Roll-Call Outcome: PASSED (5 YES - 2 NO)
Category: Zoning & Land Use
Source Document: https://newbraunfels.legistar1.com/newbraunfels/meetings/2026/9/6037_A_City_Council_26-09-28_Agenda.pdf

VERBATIM DOCKET TEXT & SUMMARY:
Mayor French read the aforementioned item.

Christopher Looney presented this item to council using a powerpoint presentation and answered questions. Christopher Looney also introduced representatives from the applicant, Sun Communities Operating, who also presented to council and answered questions. 

Robert Camareno addressed council as well. 

The following individuals spoke at this time: April Rogers, Katherine Wactor, Angela Keller, Curtis Yankie, John Wactor  

Mayor Pro Tem Capizzi motioned to postpone this item until the October 26th regular city council meeting. Councilmember Carter seconded the motion which passed.