Bulverde public meetings in 2023

Planning & Zoning Commission Agendas & Meeting Information

The Planning & Zoning Commission will consider an application by SH Land Holdings, LTD to amend the plat for Lots 5, 6, and 7 in Singing Hills, Unit 5. The proposal seeks to split the existing three lots into two new lots, labeled 5A and 6A.

• Amending plat for Singing Hills, Unit 5, Lots 5, 6, and 7
• Approval of November 16, 2023, meeting minutes

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold public hearings regarding two requests for special exceptions to residential setback requirements in the R-2 Residential District. These requests involve properties in the Bulverde Hills Unit 1 subdivision.

• Special Exception request for 30563 Deerfield Terrace (Lot 21, Block 4) to allow 10' side setbacks instead of the required 25'
• Special Exception request for 30595 Deerfield Terrace (Lot 23, Block 4) regarding residential setback requirements

City Council Meeting Agendas & Information

The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding a variance for a 27-lot single-family residential project at 200 Mitchell Road. The body will also discuss the 2024 Street Maintenance Plan and an animal control agreement with Comal County.

• Public hearing for variance for 193.22-acre tract at 200 Mitchell Road
• Interlocal Cooperation Agreement with Comal County for Animal Control Services
• 2024 Street Maintenance Plan presentation and possible action
• Executive session regarding litigation: City of Grand Prairie v. The State of Texas
• Executive session regarding City Attorney performance evaluation and goals

Parks and Recreation Advisory Board

The board will meet to receive updates from the City Council and city staff. Members will hold a general discussion regarding the status of projects and upcoming parks and recreation activities.

• City Council meeting update
• City of Bulverde staff report
• Discussion on parks and recreation activities and project status

Planning & Zoning Commission Agendas & Meeting Information

The Planning & Zoning Commission will review a variance request for a 193-acre tract at 200 Mitchell Road. The commission will also consider vacating and replatting a lot to create the Singing Hills Commercial Center.

• Variance request for 193.22-acre tract at 200 Mitchell Road regarding subdivision obligations
• Proposed 27-lot single-family residential development at 200 Mitchell Road
• Vacate and replat of Singing Hills Commercial Center Lot 2A to create two lots
• Approval of October 12, 2023, meeting minutes

City Council Meeting Agendas & Information

The City Council will meet in executive session to receive legal advice and updates on three specific litigation matters. The council may take action on these items after reconvening in open session.

• Litigation: City of Bulverde, Texas v. Pesado Construction Company and Pape Dawson Consulting Engineers, LLC
• TCEQ Matter: Diamante Ranch (Docket No. 2023-0955-MWD)
• Litigation: Bulverde v NSHE Texas Mabank and SCWC Subdivision Issues

Parks and Recreation Advisory Board

The board will receive updates from the City Council and city staff. Members will hold a general discussion regarding the status of projects and upcoming parks and recreation activities.

• City Council meeting update
• City of Bulverde staff report
• Discussion on parks and recreation project status

City Council Meeting Agendas & Information

The Bulverde City Council is meeting on October 24, 2023, with the primary substantive item being an executive session to deliberate on personnel matters related to the City Manager's performance, evaluation, review, and goals. The rest of the agenda is procedural, consisting of calling the meeting to order and adjournment.

• Executive session under Texas Government Code § 551.074 to discuss City Manager's performance, evaluation, review, and goals
• Meeting held at 30360 Cougar Bend, Bulverde, Texas
• City Council may enter executive session for other legally permissible reasons

Planning & Zoning Commission Agendas & Meeting Information

The Planning & Zoning Commission is considering several variance requests from Brazos De Santos for Ridgeview Oaks West. The developer seeks to exceed city requirements for cut and fill, tree removal, and steep slope disturbance to allow for a commercial development including a hotel, retail buildings, and fast food.

• Variance request for cut and fill requirements at Lot 5 and Lot 9R, Ridgeview Oaks West
• Variance request for tree removal and mitigation requirements at Lot 5 and Lot 9R, Ridgeview Oaks West
• Variance request for disturbance of steep slope requirements at Lot 5 and Lot 9R, Ridgeview Oaks West
• Final plat approval for Estates at Mitchell Ranch, a 193-acre tract at 200 Mitchell Road

City Council Meeting Agendas & Information

The Bulverde City Council is meeting to consider a variance to the Subdivision Ordinance's tree survey requirement for a 193.22-acre tract at 200 Mitchell Road. The agenda also includes proclamations, department reports, consent agenda approval of minutes, and several executive session items, including litigation and development agreements. Public comments are limited to non-agenda items.

• Ordinance granting variance to Chapter 10 Subdivision Ordinance for tree survey requirement on 193.22-acre tract at 200 Mitchell Road, Spring Branch
• Recognition of Court Clerk Peggy Ramirez for five years of service
• Proclamations for Domestic Violence Awareness Month and Hill Country Night Sky Month
• Police Department monthly report: 1,451 calls for service, 25 arrests, 22 crashes
• Executive session on litigation with Pesado Construction and Pape-Dawson Consulting Engineers, and various development matters

Parks and Recreation Advisory Board

The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board will discuss a request from the Kiwanis Club/Key Club to adopt the City of Bulverde Community Park and hold a trash pick-up day on November 4, 2023. The board will also receive updates from City Council and staff, and discuss general parks and recreation activities and projects. The agenda includes an executive session and public comments.

• Request from Kiwanis Club/Key Club to adopt Community Park
• Trash pick-up day at Community Park on November 4, 2023
• City Council meeting update
• City of Bulverde staff report
• General discussion on parks and recreation activities and projects

City Council Meeting Agendas & Information

The Bulverde City Council is meeting on September 21, 2023, with the only substantive item being an executive session to deliberate on personnel matters related to the city manager's performance, evaluation, review, and goals. No other business is listed on the agenda.

• Executive session under Texas Government Code 551.074 for city manager performance review

Planning & Zoning Commission Agendas & Meeting Information

The Planning & Zoning Commission will review a request for a Planned Development District to allow a self-storage facility at Bulverde Retail Park. The meeting also includes multiple variance requests regarding tree surveys, slope disturbances, and cut and fill requirements.

• Zoning change for Hixon Properties Inc. to allow self-storage at North Highway 2/Old Boerne Road
• Variance request by Phil Zaccaria for tree survey requirements at 200 Mitchell Road
• Final plat approval for Comal ISD Hill Country College Preparatory High School
• Multiple variance requests by Brazos De Santos regarding tree removal and slope disturbance
• Variance requests for Hixon Properties Inc. regarding slope and cut/fill requirements

City Council Meeting Agendas & Information

The Bulverde City Council will hold public hearings and consider adopting the 2023 tax rate and the 2023-2024 budget, including a resolution ratifying a budget with a property tax rate that raises more total taxes than last year. The council will also discuss updating the Sunrise 2025 Comprehensive Plan, removing fences from building permit exemptions, and granting a special event permit for a food pantry's 5K run. Several department reports and a proclamation for World Teachers' Day are also on the agenda.

• Public hearing and ordinance to adopt 2023 tax rate
• Public hearing and ordinance to adopt 2023-2024 budget
• Resolution ratifying budget with property tax increase
• Task order for Freese & Nichols to update Sunrise 2025 Comprehensive Plan
• Ordinance to remove fences from building permit exemptions

The council approved the August 8 meeting minutes and granted a special event permit for the Provisions Food Pantry 5K Run. It also approved a task order for Freese & Nichols to update the Sunrise 2025 Comprehensive Plan. The operating budget, a resolution ratifying that budget, and the 2023 property tax rate were all adopted with unanimous votes.

• Approved August 8, 2023 meeting minutes (6 ayes, 0 nays)
• Approved Special Event Permit for Provisions Food Pantry 5K Run (6 ayes, 0 nays)
• Approved task order for Freese & Nichols to update Sunrise 2025 Comprehensive Plan (6 ayes, 0 nays)
• Approved operating budget for FY 10/1/2023‑9/30/2024 (6 ayes, 0 nays)
• Approved resolution ratifying the newly adopted budget (6 ayes, 0 nays)
• Approved ordinance adopting 2023 property tax rate (6 ayes, 0 nays)
• No action taken on ordinance to remove fences as a building‑permit exemption

Parks and Recreation Advisory Board

The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board will consider approving a special use permit for Provisions Outreach to hold its Holiday Hunger 5K Run/Walk at the City of Bulverde Community Park on December 2, 2023. The meeting also includes reports from the City Council, staff, and a presentation by Johnny D's Bees, along with board training. Public comments and a possible executive session are scheduled.

• Special use permit request by Provisions Outreach for Holiday Hunger 5K Run/Walk at Community Park on Dec 2, 2023
• City Council meeting update
• City of Bulverde staff report
• Parks & Recreation Advisory Board training
• Presentation by Johnny D's Bees

City Council Meeting Agendas & Information

The Bulverde City Council is holding a workshop to discuss the budget for the upcoming fiscal year and provide staff direction. No formal business will be conducted. The council may also enter executive session to discuss personnel matters and a private attorney consultation regarding Johnson Ranch MUD and proposed development.

• Workshop on FY budget with staff direction
• Executive session on City Manager performance review
• Executive session on Johnson Ranch MUD and proposed development

Planning & Zoning Commission Agendas & Meeting Information

The Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a zoning change request for a 2.913-acre tract in the Bulverde Retail Park. The request seeks to move from C-2 Commercial to a Planned Development District to allow self-storage use.

• Public hearing for Hixon Properties Incorporated to allow self-storage at Bulverde Retail Park Lot 2
• Variance request by Phil Zaccaria regarding Tree Survey Requirements
• Recommendation for a task order for Freese & Nichols to update the Sunrise 2025 Comprehensive Plan

The Planning & Zoning Commission approved a task order for Freese & Nichols to review and update the City of Bulverde Sunrise 2025 Comprehensive Plan. Requests regarding a self-storage facility and a tree survey variance were tabled.

• Approved June 15, 2023 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved July 13, 2023 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Tabled Hixon Properties Incorporated request for a Self Storage Planned Development District (5-0)
• Tabled Phil Zaccaria request for a variance to Tree Survey Requirement (5-0)
• Approved task order for Freese & Nichols to update Sunrise 2025 Comprehensive Plan (5-0)

City Council Meeting Agendas & Information

The Bulverde City Council is holding public hearings on a special use permit for a guest house and a zoning change from residential to commercial on State Highway 46. They will also discuss an interlocal agreement for law enforcement services with Comal ISD, receive the 2023 tax rates, and consider budget-related actions. Several items are routine reports and proclamations.

• Public hearing on Special Use Permit for guest house at 5043 Hawk Eye Drive
• Public hearing to change land use designation on 5.27 acres on State Highway 46 from estate residential to community commercial
• Public hearing to rezone 5.27 acres on State Highway 46 from R-1 to C-1 commercial
• Interlocal Agreement for law enforcement services with Comal ISD
• Receive 2023 tax rates and schedule budget/tax adoption dates

City Council approved a zoning change to commercial use for 5.27 acres on State Highway 46 and a special use permit for a guest house. The council also unanimously decided to adopt the de minimus tax rate for 2023. Additionally, an interlocal agreement for law enforcement services with Comal ISD was approved.

• Approved Special Use Permit for guest house at 5043 Hawk Eye Drive (7-0)
• Approved land use plan change from estate residential to community commercial for 5.27 acres on State Highway 46 (7-0)
• Approved zoning change from R-1 residential to C-1 commercial for 5.27 acres on State Highway 46 (7-0)
• Approved Special Event Permit and ordinance waivers for Musik in the Park (7-0)
• Approved Interlocal Agreement for law enforcement services with Comal ISD (7-0)
• Approved plat submittal requirement amendments to comply with House Bill 3699 (7-0)
• Adopted de minimus rate for 2023 tax rate (unanimous)
• Appointed Laura Konet and Katie Sotelo to Parks & Recreation Advisory Board (6-0)

Parks and Recreation Advisory Board

The Bulverde Parks & Recreation Advisory Board is meeting for routine business: receiving updates from City Council and staff, completing board training, and hearing a presentation from Johnny D's Bees. Public comments are invited, and the board may enter executive session for legal, land, or personnel matters. No votes on specific projects or contracts are listed on this agenda.

• City Council meeting update
• City of Bulverde staff report
• Parks & Recreation Advisory Board training
• Presentation by Johnny D's Bees

City Council Meeting Agendas & Information

The Bulverde City Council will consider approving an engagement letter for special counsel legal services and approving the minutes from the June 13, 2023 meeting. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with no major policy decisions or public hearings listed.

• Consider approving engagement letter from Denton Navarro Rocha Bernal & Zech P.C. for Special Counsel Legal Services
• Consider approval of City Council Meeting Minutes from June 13, 2023

The City Council approved an engagement letter for special counsel legal services from Denton Navarro Rocha Bernal & Zech P.C. The council also approved the meeting minutes from June 13, 2023.

• Approved engagement letter for Special Counsel Legal Services from Denton Navarro Rocha Bernal & Zech P.C. (4-0)
• Approved City Council Meeting Minutes from June 13, 2023 (4-0)

Planning & Zoning Commission Agendas & Meeting Information

The Bulverde Planning & Zoning Commission will hold public hearings and consider several land-use requests, including a zone change from residential to commercial on State Highway 46, a lot line vacation in Belle Oaks Ranch, a special use permit for a guest house, and a replat in the Preserve at Singing Hills. The commission will also consider a Future Land Use Plan amendment tied to the zone change.

• Zone change (ZC-23-02) for 5.27 acres on south side of State Highway 46 from R-1 Residential to C-1 Commercial
• Future Land Use Plan amendment (CA-23-01) for same 5.27 acres, revising 'Sunrise 2025' designations
• Vacate lot line between Lots 39 and 40 to create Lot 40A in Belle Oaks Ranch Phase V
• Special Use Permit (SUP-23-03) for a guest house at 5043 Hawk Eye Drive (Lot 492, Oak Village North Unit 3)
• Replat of Lot 48, Block 1, Unit 3 at Preserve at Singing Hills (0.178 acres)

The Commission approved a lot line vacation, a special use permit for a guest house, and a replat. It also approved a Future Land Use Plan amendment and a zoning change from residential to commercial for a 5.27-acre site.

• Approved request to vacate lot line between Lots 39 and 40 in Belle Oaks Ranch Phase V (7-0)
• Approved Special Use Permit for a Guest House at 5043 Hawk Eye Drive (7-0)
• Approved Replat for the Preserve at Singing Hills, Lot 48, Block 1, Unit 3 (7-0)
• Approved recommendation for Future Land Use Plan Amendment CA-23-01 (7-0)
• Approved zoning change ZC-23-02 from R-1 Residential to C-1 Commercial for 5.27 acres (7-0)

City Council Meeting Agendas & Information

The Bulverde City Council will hold a regular meeting on July 11, 2023, with several public hearings and action items. Key items include a special use permit for a microbrewery/taproom/restaurant, a zoning change to Planned Development District for a retail shop with outdoor storage, and two sign variances. The council will also administer the oath of office to a new council member, appoint a Mayor Pro Tem, and consider extending the Pedernales Electric Cooperative franchise agreement. The agenda includes routine reports and an executive session for legal matters.

• Special use permit for a combination microbrewery, taproom, and restaurant at 5675 U.S. Highway 281 N., Spring Branch
• Zoning change to Planned Development District – Ten Thousand Pots, with C-2 Commercial base zone, at 4510 US Highway 281 N., Bulverde
• Sign variance to allow attached sign over 32 sq ft and directional signs over 8 sq ft at 20475 State Highway 46, Spring Branch
• Sign variance to allow monument sign over 16 ft and area over 90 sq ft at 4510 US Highway 281 N., Bulverde
• Consider extending the Pedernales Electric Cooperative franchise agreement

City Council approved a special use permit for a microbrewery, restaurant, and taproom, and amended zoning for a retail shop. The council also approved a franchise agreement extension for Pedernales Electric Cooperative, Inc. and appointed a new Planning & Zoning Commission alternate.

• Appointed Chuck Hughes as Mayor Pro Tem (7-0)
• Approved sign variance for 20475 State Highway 46 (7-0)
• Approved special use permit for microbrewery, taproom, and restaurant at 5675 U.S. Highway 281 N. (7-0)
• Approved zoning amendment to Planned Development District – Ten Thousand Pots at 4510 Us Highway 281 N. (7-0)
• Denied monument sign variance for 4510 Us Highway 281 N. (7-0)
• Approved amendment to Zoning Use Table for special use permits (7-0)
• Approved franchise agreement extension for Pedernales Electric Cooperative, Inc. (7-0)
• Appointed Bradley McCollum as Planning & Zoning Commission alternate (7-0)

City Council Meeting Agendas & Information

The Bulverde City Council is holding a workshop to discuss the budget for the upcoming fiscal year and provide staff direction. No formal business will be conducted; it is strictly a discussion between Council members and staff. The Council may also enter executive session to deliberate on personnel matters pertaining to the City Attorney.

• Workshop to discuss upcoming fiscal year budget
• Executive session on personnel matters regarding the City Attorney

Parks and Recreation Advisory Board

The Parks & Recreation Advisory Board is meeting with an agenda that contains only procedural items: a call to order, reports from City Council and staff, a possible executive session, and public comments. No specific parks projects, contracts, or decisions are listed for discussion or action.

• City Council meeting update report
• City of Bulverde staff report
• Possible executive session under Texas Government Code Chapter 551

Planning & Zoning Commission Agendas & Meeting Information

The Bulverde Planning & Zoning Commission will consider several variance requests from Brazos De Santos Partners for a 7.01-acre commercial tract at the northeast corner of US 281 and SH 46, including exceptions to cut/fill limits, tree removal, and steep slope disturbance rules. The commission will also hold public hearings on a special use permit for a brewery on US 281 and a zone change to a planned development district for a retail center. Other items include a final plat, sign variances, and approval of the May 11 meeting minutes.

• Variance requests from Brazos De Santos Partners for cut/fill, tree removal, and steep slope disturbance at US 281 and SH 46
• Public hearing for Special Use Permit for brewery at 5675 US Highway 281, Spring Branch (66.466 acres, C-2 zoning)
• Public hearing for zone change from C-2 to PDD (Retail Center with outdoor storage) at 4510 US Hwy 281
• Final plat for PARRISH HWY 46, located on Hwy 46 south of Bentwood Drive
• Sign variances requested by J. Thompson Professional Consulting and Aetna Sign Group

The commission approved a Special Use Permit for a brewery and a zone change for a retail center. Several sign variances and a final plat were approved, while three variance requests from Brazos De Santos Partners, LTD. were tabled.

• Approved Special Use Permit for brewery at 5675 US Highway 281 (6-0)
• Approved zone change from C-2 to PDD for retail center at 4510 US Hwy 281 (6-0)
• Approved Final Plat for PARRISH HWY 46 (6-0)
• Approved sign variances for J. Thompson Professional Consulting (6-0)
• Approved sign variance 'Sign C' for Aetna Sign Group (6-0)
• Approved sign variance 'Sign E' for Aetna Sign Group (5-1)
• Tabled cut and fill variance for Brazos De Santos Partners, LTD. (5-1)
• Tabled tree removal and replacement variances for Brazos De Santos Partners, LTD. (5-1)

City Council Meeting Agendas & Information

The Bulverde City Council will canvass the May 6 election results, administer oaths to new council members, and consider several land-use items including a zone change, variances, and updates to the comprehensive master plan and transportation plan. They will also discuss use of federal COVID relief funds and an investment policy.

• Canvass May 6 municipal election returns and administer oath to Council Members, Places 3 and 4
• Ordinance for impervious cover variance on 10.644 acres at 2376 Bulverde Road (Edwards Aquifer Recharge Zone)
• Task order for Freese & Nichols to review/update Comprehensive Master Plan and Development Ordinances
• Zone change (ZC-23-02) from R-1 to C-1 for 5.27 acres on south side of SH 46 near Bulverde Road
• Four variances (VR-23-09 through VR-23-12) for 0.744-acre tract at 936 Park Road 31

City Council approved multiple zoning variances, a revision to the Master Transportation Plan, and a new Investment Policy. The council also appointed and removed members of the Planning and Zoning Commission and granted a pay increase to the City Manager.

• Approved 10% pay raise for City Manager Charles West (6-0)
• Approved variance for impervious cover at 2376 Bulverde Road (4-1)
• Approved revision to Master Transportation Plan regarding proposed NS-3 road (6-0)
• Approved four variances and final plat for 936 Park Road 31 (6-0)
• Approved amendment to Special Use Permit for outdoor vendors market at 2541 Bulverde Road (6-0)
• Approved two Parks Special Use Permits for H.I.S. Centre events (5-0)
• Approved adoption of an Investment Policy (6-0)
• Reappointed Ted Hawkins and Linden Sisk to Planning and Zoning Commission (6-0)

Parks and Recreation Advisory Board

The Bulverde Parks and Recreation Advisory Board will discuss and vote on recommendations for park events, funding, and maintenance. Key items include two special use permits for races at Bulverde Community Park, a proposed memorial bench, and a Kiwanis Key Club park adoption proposal. The board will also continue planning for future park improvements.

• Two Parks Special Use Permits (PSUP-23-02) for H.I.S. Centre Freedom Run (July 4, 2023) and Turkey Trot (November 23, 2023) at Bulverde Community Park
• Proposed memorial bench installation from Marie McGovern
• Kiwanis Key Club Adopt a Park proposal
• Discussion on future park improvements

Planning & Zoning Commission Agendas & Meeting Information

The Bulverde Planning & Zoning Commission will hold public hearings and consider several land-use items, including amending a special use permit to allow an outdoor vendors market three times per month, four variance requests for a tract at 936 Park Road 31, a final plat reconsideration, a future land use plan amendment, a zone change from R-1 to C-1 on State Highway 46, and a code amendment to add uses allowed by special use permit. The meeting also includes approval of the April 13, 2023 minutes and public comments.

• SUP-21-05: Amend Ordinance #665 to allow Outdoor Vendors Market at 2541 Bulverde Road three times per month on Mondays and/or Saturdays
• VR-23-09 through VR-23-12: Four variance requests by ABMF, LLC for a 0.744-acre tract at 936 Park Road 31 (subdivision design, water, sewer)
• PC-23-03: Reconsideration of Final Plat of Lot 1, Park Road 31, at 936 Park Road 31
• ZC-23-02: Zone change from R-1 Residential to C-1 Commercial for 5.27 acres on south side of State Highway 46
• CA-23-02: Code amendment to add uses allowed by Special Use Permit in Chapter 14 Zoning

The Planning & Zoning Commission approved a zoning change from residential to commercial for a 5.27-acre tract and amended the Future Land Use Plan. The commission also granted four variances and approved a final plat for a property on Park Road 31. Additionally, a special use permit for an outdoor vendors market was amended.

• Approved amendment to Special Use Permit for outdoor vendors market at 2541 Bulverde Road (6-0)
• Approved variance VR-23-09 for 936 Park Road 31 regarding General Design (6-0)
• Approved variance VR-23-10 for 936 Park Road 31 regarding General Design (6-0)
• Approved variance VR-23-11 for 936 Park Road 31 regarding Water (6-0)
• Approved variance VR-23-12 for 936 Park Road 31 regarding Sewer (6-0)
• Approved Final Plat of Lot 1 at 936 Park Road 31 (6-0)
• Approved Future Land Use Plan amendment for 5.27 acres on State Highway 46 (6-0)
• Approved zoning change from R-1 Residential to C-1 Commercial for 5.27 acres on State Highway 46 (6-0)

City Council Meeting Agendas & Information

City Council approved a zoning ordinance for property at 21735 State Highway 46 West and codified provisions for the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board. A zoning amendment for 32685 US Highway 281 North was denied. No action was taken following an executive session regarding litigation claims.

• Approved zoning for 21735 State Highway 46 West as Planned Development District – Lewis Creek Commercial (5-1)
• Denied zoning amendment for 32685 US Highway 281 North (6-0)
• Approved ordinance codifying Parks and Recreation Advisory Board provisions (6-0)
• Approved City Council Meeting Minutes for April 11, 2023 (6-0)
• No action taken following executive session regarding claims against Pape Dawson Consulting Engineers and Pesado Construction Company

Parks and Recreation Advisory Board

The Bulverde Parks and Recreation Advisory Board will discuss and take action on recommendations for park funding and capital improvements, including a proposal from the Kiwanis Key Club to adopt a park, placement of a memorial bench, and future park improvements. They will also consider recommendations on park repairs, cleaning, and maintenance, and hear committee reports. The meeting is open to the public with time for comments.

• Kiwanis Key Club 'Adopt a Park' proposal
• Proposed memorial bench placement
• Discussion on future park improvements
• Recommendations on park repairs, cleaning, and maintenance
• Board committee reports

Planning & Zoning Commission Agendas & Meeting Information

The Bulverde Planning & Zoning Commission will hold public hearings and consider several land-use items, including two replats, a special use permit for a guest house, a zone change to a Planned Development District for a convenience store with gas sales, and a zone change for a commercial property. Staff recommends approval for most items, but denial for the Johnson Ranch replat due to unresolved review comments.

• Replat of Lots 506-508, River Crossing Unit 3, near River Way and Pine Meadow (3.16 acres, combine lots)
• Replat of Johnson Ranch North Unit 9, near Mustang Vista and Stahl Lane (0.747 acres, add detention basin; staff recommends denial)
• Special Use Permit for guest house at 5043 Hawk Eye Drive (Lot 492, Oak Village North)
• Zone change to PDD for convenience store with gas at 32685 US Highway 281 N
• Zone change to PDD – Lewis Creek Commercial at 21735 State Highway 46 West

The Commission recommended approval for two replats and one zone change for commercial property. A request for a Planned Development District for a convenience store and retail space was recommended for denial. One special use permit request was tabled.

• Approved March 16, 2023 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Recommended approval of PC-23-06 Replat for River Crossing Unit 3 (5-0)
• Recommended approval of PC-23-07 Replat for Johnson Ranch North Unit 9 (5-0)
• Tabled SUP-23-03 Guest House request at 5043 Hawk Eye Drive
• Recommended denial of PDD-23-01 zoning change for convenience store at 32685 US Highway 281 N (5-0)
• Recommended approval of ZC-23-01 zone change for 21735 State Highway 46 West (4-1)

City Council Meeting Agendas & Information

The Bulverde City Council will consider several land-use items, including a special use permit for a water booster station at 691 Belle Oaks Ranch and two variances for property at 2376 Bulverde Road regarding tree mitigation and impervious cover in the Edwards Aquifer Recharge Zone. The council will also accept a donation of seven communication boards for Bulverde Community Park, appoint a new Parks and Recreation Advisory Board member, and approve adding two city employees as bank account signers. Reports from police, city manager, parks, and economic development will be presented, and the council may enter executive session to discuss litigation.

• Special use permit for water booster station at 691 Belle Oaks Ranch
• Variance for tree mitigation on 10.644 acres at 2376 Bulverde Road
• Variance for impervious cover in Edwards Aquifer Recharge Zone at 2376 Bulverde Road
• Accept donation of 7 communication boards for Bulverde Community Park
• Appoint Tony Doyle to Parks and Recreation Advisory Board

City Council approved a special use permit for a water booster station and a tree mitigation variance. The council also appointed a new member to the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board and added two employees as bank account signers. One variance request regarding impervious cover was tabled.

• Approved donation of seven communication boards for Bulverde Community Park (6-0)
• Appointed Tony Doyle to the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board (6-0)
• Approved adding Ronda Phipps and Ashley Gohlke as City Bank Account signers (6-0)
• Approved special use permit for water booster station at 691 Belle Oaks Ranch (6-0)
• Approved tree removal mitigation variance for 2376 Bulverde Road (6-0)
• Tabled impervious cover variance for 2376 Bulverde Road (6-0)
• Approved March 14 and March 21, 2023 meeting minutes (6-0)

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing and consider a variance request by Nathan Woodward for property at 1805 Shepherds Ranch. The request seeks to reduce the required side and rear setbacks from 40 and 50 feet to 20 feet each, to allow construction of a pool/pool house and guest house. No letters of support or opposition were received from the 11 notified properties.

• Variance VR-23-08: reduce side setback from 40 to 20 feet and rear setback from 50 to 20 feet at 1805 Shepherds Ranch
• Property zoned R-1 Residential District, Shepherds Ranch 5, Lot 112
• Applicant cites oak trees and water well location limiting buildable area
• Public hearing scheduled for April 5, 2023, 6:00 PM at 30360 Cougar Bend

Parks and Recreation Advisory Board

The Bulverde Parks and Recreation Advisory Board will discuss and vote on recommendations for park funding and capital improvements. Items include a proposed Communication Board donation from Danielle Korte of Empowering Connections, a Kiwanis Key Club Adopt-a-Park proposal, and continued planning for future park improvements. The board will also address park repairs, cleaning, servicing, maintenance recommendations, and committee reports.

• Proposed donation of a Communication Board from Danielle Korte, Owner/Speech Language Pathologist with Empowering Connections
• Proposal/presentation from Kiwanis Key Club - Adopt a Park
• Continue discussion on planning for future park improvements
• Discuss and take action on recommendations regarding park repairs, cleaning, servicing or maintenance
• Hear, discuss and take action on Board Committee Reports

Planning & Zoning Commission Agendas & Meeting Information

The Bulverde Planning & Zoning Commission will meet to reconsider several final plats, including Heimer Cove and Comal ISD HCCPH, and to hold a public hearing for a special use permit for a water booster station. They will also consider two variances related to tree removal and impervious cover on a property on Bulverde Road. The agenda includes approval of minutes from previous meetings and an executive session.

• Reconsideration of final plat for Heimer Cove subdivision near Heimer Cove and Bulverde Road
• Reconsideration of final plat for Comal ISD HCCPH northeast of US 281 and Mustang Vista
• Public hearing for special use permit for water booster station at 691 Butler Oaks
• Variance for tree removal and mitigation on 10.644 acres at 2376 Bulverde Road
• Variance for total impervious cover in Edwards Aquifer Recharge Zone at 2376 Bulverde Road

The Commission recommended approval for the Heimer Cove final plat, two replats, a water booster station special use permit, and two variances for 2376 Bulverde Road. Two final plats were recommended for denial due to pending approvals and review comments.

• Approved minutes from Feb 16 and Feb 21, 2023 (7-0)
• Recommended approval of PC-22-30 Final Plat for Heimer Cove (6-1)
• Recommended denial of PC-23-01 Final Plat for Comal ISD HCCPH (6-0, 1 abstention)
• Recommended denial of PC-23-03 Final Plat for 936 Park Road 31 (7-0)
• Recommended approval of PC-23-04 Replat for 150 Little Round Top (7-0)
• Recommended approval of PC-23-05 Replat for Belle Oaks Ranch Phase IX (7-0)
• Recommended approval of SUP-23-02 Special Use Permit for water booster station at 691 Butler Oaks (6-1)
• Recommended approval of VR-23-06 and VR-23-07 variances for 2376 Bulverde Road (7-0 each)

City Council Meeting Agendas & Information

The Bulverde City Council will hold a public hearing and consider a zone change for 28.449 acres on State Highway 46, plus five variances and a Master Development Plan reconsideration for the 312.625-acre Lewis Creek Ranch tract. They will also receive the 2022 Racial Profile Report, consider a consulting engineer agreement with Freese and Nichols, and approve an election agreement with Comal County for the May 6, 2023 election.

• Public hearing and ordinance for zone change from R-1 to C-1 on 28.449 acres south of State Highway 46
• Five variances requested by Vantage, Inc. for the 312.625-acre Lewis Creek Ranch tract on Highway 46 west of Old Boerne Road
• Reconsideration of Master Development Plan (PC-22-08) for Lewis Creek Ranch
• Professional Services Agreement with Freese and Nichols, Inc. for consulting engineer services
• Election agreement with Comal County for May 6, 2023 general election

Council approved a Master Development Plan for Lewis Creek Ranch and granted four of five variance requests from Vantage, Inc. for a 312.625-acre tract. The council also approved a professional services agreement with Freese and Nichols, Inc. and an election agreement with Comal County.

• Approved Professional Services Agreement with Freese and Nichols, Inc. (7-0)
• Approved election agreement with Comal County for May 6, 2023 election (7-0)
• Withdrawn: Zone change from R-1 to C-1 for 28.449 acres on State Highway 46
• Approved variance for Tree Survey preparation Requirements (6-1)
• Approved variance for Master Development Plan Traffic Impact Analysis Requirements (7-0)
• Approved variance for Street Geometry (7-0)
• Denied variance for Outdoor Burning (7-0)
• Approved Master Development Plan for Lewis Creek Ranch Development (5-2)

Parks and Recreation Advisory Board

The Bulverde Parks and Recreation Advisory Board will elect a chair and vice chair, then discuss and vote on recommendations for park funding, capital improvements, and maintenance. The board will consider two proposed donations: a communication board and an inclusive swing, and discuss future park improvements. Public comments are limited to items not on the posted agenda.

• Elect Board Chair and Vice Chair
• Proposed donation of a Communication Board from Danielle Korte, Owner/Speech Language Pathologist with Empowering Connections
• Proposed donation of an Inclusive Swing from Texas Hill County Kiwanis
• Discussion on planning for future park improvements
• Recommendations on park repairs, cleaning, servicing, or maintenance

City Council Meeting Agendas & Information

The Bulverde City Council will hold a public hearing and consider an ordinance to annex approximately 28 acres at the southwest corner of State Highway 46 and Old Boerne Road, along with a service agreement with the property owner, Even Bossier LLC. The council will also discuss accepting a donation from the Texas Hill Country Kiwanis for an all-inclusive swing at Bulverde City Park. Public comments on non-agenda items will be received, but no action can be taken on them.

• Public hearing and ordinance to annex ~28 acres at SH 46 and Old Boerne Road
• Service agreement with Even Bossier LLC for annexed property (police, planning, code enforcement services)
• Discussion and possible approval of donation from Texas Hill Country Kiwanis for all-inclusive swing at Bulverde City Park

City Council approved the annexation of approximately 28 acres and a related service agreement with Even Bossier LLC. The council also accepted a donation from the Texas Hill Country Kiwanas for a park swing.

• Approved donation from Texas Hill Country Kiwanas for an all-inclusive swing at Bulverde City Park (6-0)
• Approved Service Agreement with Even Bossier LLC for approximately 28 acres at State Hwy 46 and Old Boerne Road (6-0)
• Approved annexation of approximately 28 acres at State Hwy 46 and Old Boerne Road (6-0)

Planning & Zoning Commission Agendas & Meeting Information

The Bulverde Planning & Zoning Commission will hold public hearings on two requests. The first is a Special Use Permit for a guest house at 31031 Setting Sun Drive. The second is a zone change for approximately 28.449 acres on State Highway 46 from R-1 to C-1, tied to the Lewis Creek Development. The commission will make recommendations on both items, with final decisions to be made by the City Council.

• Special Use Permit (SUP-23-01) for a guest house at 31031 Setting Sun Drive, Lot 271, Oak Village N Unit 2
• Zone change (ZC-23-01) of ~28.449 acres from R-1 to C-1 on south side of State Highway 46, ~7,500 ft from US 281
• Zone change applicant: Vantage, Inc.; property owner: Even Bossier, LLC
• Development Agreement permits additional uses including convenience store with gas, microbrewery, and drive-through restaurant
• No public support or opposition received for either item as of staff reports

The Planning & Zoning Commission recommended approval of a zone change from R-1 to C-1 for land on the south side of State Highway 46. A request for a guest house special use permit was tabled. These decisions affect land use and development designations in the city.

• Recommended approval of ZC-23-01 zone change from R-1 to C-1 for 28.449 acres (5-0, 1 abstention)
• Tabled SUP-23-01 guest house request at 31031 Setting Sun Drive (6-0)

Planning & Zoning Commission Agendas & Meeting Information

The Bulverde Planning and Zoning Commission will reconsider several previously reviewed final plats and a replat, consider two new final plats, and hear five variance requests from Vantage, Inc. for a large tract on Highway 46. Staff recommends denial of the Heimer Cove final plat due to unresolved drainage comments, while other items may have different recommendations.

• Reconsideration of Heimer Cove final plat (PC-22-30) – staff recommends denial due to unresolved drainage issues
• Reconsideration of Johnson Ranch South final plats (PC-22-39, 40, 41, 42) – staff recommends approval for Star Gazer Road
• Reconsideration of Shepherds Ranch Unit 4 replat (PC-22-50) – previously denied
• New final plats: Comal ISD HCCPH (PC-23-01) and Preserve at Singing Hills Unit 3 (PC-23-02)
• Five variance requests by Vantage, Inc. for a 312.625-acre tract on Highway 46 (VR-23-01 through VR-23-05)

The Planning & Zoning Commission recommended approval for several subdivision plats and a master development plan. It also approved four variances for Vantage, Inc. while denying two final plats and one variance due to unresolved comments and outdoor burning regulations.

• Recommended approval of Lewis Creek Ranch Master Development Plan (5-0, 1 abstention)
• Recommended approval of Johnson Ranch South plats PC-22-39, PC-22-40, PC-22-41, and PC-22-42 (all 5-0, 1 abstention)
• Recommended approval of Preserve at Singing Hills Unit 3 final plat (5-1, 1 abstention)
• Recommended approval of Shepherds Ranch Unit 4 replat PC-22-50 (6-0)
• Recommended denial of Heimer Cove final plat PC-22-30 (6-0)
• Recommended denial of Comal ISD HCCPH final plat PC-23-01 (6-0)
• Recommended approval of Vantage, Inc. variances VR-23-01, VR-23-02, VR-23-03, and VR-23-05
• Recommended denial of Vantage, Inc. outdoor burning variance VR-23-04 (5-1)

City Council Meeting Agendas & Information

The Bulverde City Council will discuss and potentially approve an ordinance establishing a regular election for May 6, 2023, to elect city officers. The agenda includes a joint election agreement with Comal ISD, New Braunfels, Garden Ridge, and Comal County. Additionally, the council will consider a special event permit for the Bulverde Community Park and a resolution to participate in the Texas Smart Buy program.

• Ordering a regular election on May 6, 2023, to elect city officers
• Joint election agreement with Comal ISD, City of New Braunfels, City of Garden Ridge, and Comal County
• Special event permit for Bulverde Community Park on March 25, April 22, May 20, and June 18, 2023
• Resolution to participate in the Texas Smart Buy Program
• Grant application to the Office of the Governor for Technology Equipment Upgrade (Grant #47303-01)

City Council approved the ordering of a regular election for city officers and a joint election agreement with Comal ISD, Comal County, and neighboring cities. The council also approved several grant applications and a permit for the use of Bulverde Community Park.

• Approved regular election for city officers on May 6, 2023 (6-0)
• Approved joint election agreement with Comal ISD, City of New Braunfels, City of Garden Ridge, and Comal County (6-0)
• Approved special event permit and ordinance waivers for Bulverde Community Park use on March 25, April 22, May 20, and June 18, 2023 (6-0)
• Approved resolution to participate in Texas Smart Buy Program (6-0)
• Approved grant application to Office of the Governor for technology equipment upgrade #47303-01 (6-0)
• Approved grant application to Office of the Governor for body camera/in-car camera and server upgrade #47791-01 (6-0)
• Approved letter from AACOG to accept funds from the GLO (6-0)
• Approved January 10, 2023 City Council meeting minutes (6-0)

City Council Meeting Agendas & Information

The Bulverde City Council will hold a public hearing and consider a special use permit for a guest house in Belle Oaks, as well as two variance requests for a 193-acre tract near Highway 46 and Mitchell Drive. The council will also discuss a development agreement for 28.549 acres near Highway 46 W and Old Boerne Road, and receive monthly reports from police, finance, public works, and other departments.

• Special use permit for guest house at 771 Green Gate View (Lot 34, Block 10, Belle Oaks)
• Variance for parkland dedication on 193-acre tract near Highway 46 and Mitchell Drive
• Variance for riparian buffer requirements on same 193-acre tract
• Development agreement for 28.549 acres owned by Even Bossier LLC near Highway 46 W and Old Boerne Road
• Police report: 1,253 calls for service, 21 arrests, 14 crashes in December

The City Council approved a development agreement for land owned by Even Bossier LLC and granted two variances for a 193-acre tract. A special use permit for a guest house at 771 Green Gate View was also approved.

• Approved Special Use Permit for guest house at 771 Green Gate View (5-0)
• Approved parkland dedication variance for 193-acre tract near Hwy 46 and Mitchell Drive (5-0)
• Approved riparian buffer variance for 193-acre tract near Hwy 46 and Mitchell Drive (5-0)
• Approved December 13, 2022 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved development agreement for 28.549 acres owned by Even Bossier LLC (5-0)