Garden Ridge public meetings in 2023
9 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Planning and Zoning Commission
The Commission will meet to review the minutes from the November 8, 2023, regular meeting. The agenda also includes items discussed at City Council meetings and a training session.
- Approval of November 8, 2023, meeting minutes
- Planning and Zoning Commission Training Session
City Council
The City Council will review several items including water usage variances, a resolution regarding CenterPoint Energy rates, and police department regulations. The meeting also includes reports on city projects and potential appointments to various commissions.
- Final Plat for 3.107-acre tract at 19186 FM 2252
- Water usage variance for pool construction at 20103 Regency Run
- Stage 2 watering restriction variances for 8922 and 8918 Comanche Path
- Resolution regarding membership in Cities Served by CenterPoint Gas to address rate changes
- Ordinance amending Police Department regulations
Water Commission
The Garden Ridge Water Commission will review updates to the water rate structure and monthly utility activity reports. The Commission will also consider requests for variances to the city's Drought Management Plan. Additionally, they will evaluate an appeal regarding a water loss adjustment denial.
- Update on the Water Rate Structure
- Water loss adjustment appeal for 21916 Park View Dr.
- Pool construction variance at 20103 Regency Run
- Stage 2 watering restriction variances for 8922 and 8918 Comanche Path
- Utility Department Monthly Activity Report on water usage and maintenance
Planning and Zoning Commission
The Planning and Zoning Commission will consider a final plat to combine two tracts into a single 3.107-acre lot at 19186 FM 2252. The commission will also review the minutes from the October 11, 2023, meeting.
- Final plat for a 3.107-acre tract (Lot 1, Block 1, The Revival) at 19186 FM 225．．．
- Approval of October 11, 2023, meeting minutes
Planning and Zoning Commission
The Planning and Zoning Commission will review the September 13 meeting minutes and consider appointing a new Chair and Vice-Chair for one-year terms. The commission will also discuss the Natural Features Overlay district regarding undeveloped properties along FM2252 and FM3009.
- Approval of September 13, 2023, meeting minutes
- Appointment of Planning and Zoning Commission Chair and Vice-Chair for one-year terms
- Natural Features Overlay (NFO) District related to undeveloped properties along FM2252/FM3009
City Council
The City Council will meet for a special session to discuss several municipal items including land development, water commission terms, and an ordinance establishing a hotel occupancy tax. The agenda also includes reports on city projects and staff activity.
- Ordinance No. 240-102023: Establishing a hotel occupancy tax and setting the tax rate
- Reappointment of Water Commissioners Carmichael, Mueller, and Harshbarger
- Preliminary Plat for a 3.107-acre tract at 19186 FM 2252
- Resolution No. 511-102023: Designating the New Braunfels Herald-Zeitung as official newspaper
- Discussion of Community and Event Center Agreement and Oak Wilt abatement expenses
Water Commission
The Water Commission will review the Utility Department Monthly Activity Report regarding water pumping, infrastructure maintenance, and drought management. The commission will also discuss expiring terms for three members and make recommendations to the City Council for potential reappointments.
- Utility Department Monthly Activity Report (pumping, infrastructure, and drought management)
- Water Master Plan Updates
- Recommendation of commissioner reappointments for Dr. Richard Carmichael, James Mueller, and Keven Harshbarger
Planning and Zoning Commission
The Commission will discuss a preliminary plat to combine two tracts into one 3.107-acre lot known as Lot 1, Block 1, The Revival. The meeting also includes the approval of minutes from the August 9, 2023, meeting.
- Preliminary plat for a 3.107-acre tract at 19186 FM 2252
- Approval of August 9, 2023, meeting minutes
City Council
The City Council will hold a public hearing to review the 2023 tax rate proposal of $0.257734 per $100 of valuation. The council will also discuss the Natural Features Overlay District for undeveloped properties along FM2252 and FM3009. Additionally, the agenda includes commissioner reappointments and city project updates.
- Adoption of 2023 tax rate ($0.192839 M&O and $0.064895 debt service)
- Public hearing for the 2023 tax rate proposal
- Natural Features Overlay District discussion for FM2252/FM3009 properties
- Reappointment of Planning and Zoning Commissioners Miller and Maloney
- AAMPO presentation on Garden Ridge Walkable Community Workshop