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Public comments (49)
Expressed strong opposition to the Rueckle Road manufactured home rezoning, arguing it sets a bad precedent and harms neighborhood investments.
City Council — September 28, 2026 · 3:51:45 →Urged the council to vote against the Rueckle Road rezoning to prevent unpermitted mobile homes from establishing a precedent.
City Council — September 28, 2026 · 4:04:01 →Questioned the applicant's timeline and permitting process for the Rueckle Road manufactured homes, urging denial of the rezoning.
City Council — September 28, 2026 · 4:00:00 →Opposed the Rueckle Road manufactured home rezoning, questioning maintenance and expressing concern over HUD rentals next to Highland Grove.
City Council — September 28, 2026 · 3:55:30 →Spoke about board and commission appointments, urging council to broaden the applicant pool, announce term expirations publicly, and avoid automatically reappointing incumbents.
City Council — September 14, 2026 · 26:26 →Representing the property owners, explained that the 2016 restrictions were too narrow and made it impossible to fully lease the shopping center.
Planning Commission — August 4, 2026 · 41:14 →Stressed the importance of preserving railroad quiet zones and questioned proceeding with rezoning before access is secured.
City Council — July 27, 2026 · 2:11:27 →Opposed the project, emphasizing the negative impact of short-term rentals on neighborhood safety and stability.
Planning Commission — June 2, 2026 · 1:31:26 →Raised questions about drainage, traffic studies, and the impact on the neighborhood.
Planning Commission — June 2, 2026 · 1:18:13 →Opposed the project due to existing traffic safety issues and lack of infrastructure.
Planning Commission — June 2, 2026 · 1:21:34 →Opposed the project due to privacy concerns and traffic congestion.
Planning Commission — June 2, 2026 · 1:24:38 →A professional engineer who opposed the project, specifically the short-term rentals and parking plan.
Planning Commission — June 2, 2026 · 1:28:14 →Opposed the project due to density concerns and questioned the legality of the board members' terms.
Planning Commission — June 2, 2026 · 1:11:52 →Opposed the project, citing concerns about traffic, short-term rentals, and environmental issues related to a nearby landfill.
Planning Commission — June 2, 2026 · 1:14:51 →A long-time neighbor who supports the project, preferring it over the potential for 40+ duplex units.
Planning Commission — June 2, 2026 · 1:06:33 →Raised concerns about the lack of transparent project details, high-rise building density, and flawed planning processes regarding the Dittlinger Mill project.
City Council — May 11, 2026 · 16:10 →Argued that the engineer's map showing red zones for inadequate infrastructure proves the rezoning must be denied.
City Council — March 23, 2026 · 2:09:56 →Praised first responders, urged the council to vote against postponing or approving the Highway 46 subdivision, and spoke on preserving community values.
City Council — March 23, 2026 · 1:46:54 →Questioned why the developer needed more time and asked the council to stand with neighborhood residents who have fought the project for a year.
City Council — March 23, 2026 · 3:03:40 →Highlighted severe water conservation concerns, drought conditions at Canyon Lake, and opposed additional building permits.
City Council — March 23, 2026 · 2:12:24 →Stated that residents' opposition is rooted in practical realities like infrastructure limits rather than mere emotion.
City Council — March 23, 2026 · 1:54:10 →Urged the council to listen to local residents and deny the postponement and project.
City Council — March 23, 2026 · 1:55:27 →Urged the council to vote no on the project and stated the developer had sufficient time to present facts.
City Council — March 23, 2026 · 1:58:24 →Challenged the notion that environmental and infrastructure impacts are irrelevant to rezoning decisions.
City Council — March 23, 2026 · 2:11:57 →Argued that high-density housing does not fit the area and requested preservation of remaining Hill Country land.
City Council — March 23, 2026 · 3:43:00 →Expressed that residents moved to the outer city limits to avoid urban sprawl and farm loss.
City Council — March 23, 2026 · 3:53:40 →Detailing local sewer overflows in Champions Village, traffic bottlenecks, and presented a video advocating for Hill Country preservation.
City Council — March 23, 2026 · 2:21:41 →Argued the proposal violates city charter commitments to preserve natural resources and creates traffic safety hazards.
City Council — March 23, 2026 · 4:06:20 →Reported severe local water outages and low well pressure in the surrounding area.
City Council — March 23, 2026 · 2:33:16 →Retired military colonel questioned the original rationale for the property's split zoning and asked for factual justification.
City Council — March 23, 2026 · 4:20:20 →Raised concerns about missing public notices and lack of required property signage for the KB Homes project.
Planning Commission — February 3, 2026 · 15:30 →Expressed frustration as a new homeowner over ignored resident objections and looming water shortages.
Planning Commission — February 3, 2026 · 27:35 →Argued the development violates city charter preservation goals and will turn residential streets into cut-through traffic routes.
Planning Commission — February 3, 2026 · 40:14 →Highlighted severe traffic safety risks with adding a neighborhood entrance onto an unexpanded Highway 46 near an entrance ramp.
Planning Commission — February 3, 2026 · 21:38 →Expressed disbelief at considering a dense subdivision given existing traffic congestion on Highway 46.
Planning Commission — February 3, 2026 · 21:02 →Argued against high-density housing, citing water capacity limits and flood concerns.
Planning Commission — February 3, 2026 · 17:46 →Shared video footage and argued that cumulative growth across the county has reached a tipping point.
Planning Commission — February 3, 2026 · 30:26 →Questioned the timing of traffic studies and noted existing sewer odor problems in nearby subdivisions.
Planning Commission — February 3, 2026 · 33:39 →Voiced safety concerns about children playing near neighborhood streets that would see increased cut-through traffic.
Planning Commission — February 3, 2026 · 59:40 →Urged commissioners to listen to the unanimous opposition of area residents.
Planning Commission — February 3, 2026 · 37:32 →Questioned neighborhood access points and criticized city growth policies.
Planning Commission — February 3, 2026 · 40:22 →Challenged the commission on how continuous dense development serves current residents.
Planning Commission — February 3, 2026 · 43:20 →Expressed disappointment as a recent homebuyer who would not have purchased in the area if development had been known.
Planning Commission — February 3, 2026 · 46:09 →Raised concerns about environmental hazards, well water protection, and traffic on rural roads.
Planning Commission — February 3, 2026 · 1:06:23 →Spoke in favor of the Gruene Road development, stating it will enhance the area's beauty.
City Council — January 12, 2026 · 44:14 →Opposed the Klingemann Street short-term rental due to narrow streets and parking problems.
City Council — January 12, 2026 · 1:04:50 →Opposed the Klingemann Street short-term rental due to parking shortages.
City Council — January 12, 2026 · 1:07:44 →Opposed the Gruene Road hotel project due to building height and removal of mature trees.
City Council — January 12, 2026 · 42:52 →Expressed opposition to the Gruene Road project, citing the loss of local history and mature trees.
City Council — January 12, 2026 · 45:30 →News & external sources (4)
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