Planning Commission recommends denial of SUP26-266 Short-Term Rental Rezoning at 1330 Fieldcrest, 8–0

Approval of September 1st, 2026, Regular Meeting Minutes

0 yes, 0 no

PZ26-0302 Rezoning at 1283 State Highway 46 South

8 yes, 0 no

SUP26-266 Short-Term Rental Rezoning at 1330 Fieldcrest

0 yes, 8 no

SUP26-287 Short-Term Rental Rezoning at 242 East Austin Street

8 yes, 0 no

SUP26-313 Short-Term Rental Rezoning at 1064 Comal Avenue

8 yes, 0 no

256 East Austin Street Rezoning

256 East Austin Street

A request to add a special use overlay for a short-term rental on a 0.16-acre local business property.

still pending

Fieldcrest Moose Lodge STR

1330 Fieldcrest

A request to rezone 0.32 of an acre from single-family residential to commercial office with a special use overlay for a short-term rental.

still pending

599 Comal Avenue Replat

599 Comal Avenue

A request to add a special use overlay for a short-term rental on a 0.21-acre commercial property.

still pending

Miller Property Rezoning

1283 State Highway 46 South

Rezoning 2.6 acres from residential/agricultural to Commercial Office to convert an existing home into a counseling office.

approved (8-0) · pending → approved

Firefighter Drug Use Disqualification Guidelines

The commission is reviewing proposed clarifications regarding drug use disqualifications for entry-level firefighter applicants.

What it means: Firefighter applicants and the department benefit from unambiguous recruitment rules.

Police Officer Psychological Examination Standards

The commission will consider updates to the psychological exam parameters for beginning police officers to ensure proper screening for candidates.

What it means: Future police officer candidates and the city community benefit from clear and modern psychological screening standards.

Commercial Rezoning at 1283 State Highway 46 South

The commission will consider changing 2.6 acres from residential and agricultural pre-development to commercial office use. This change could pave the way for new business or office development along a major highway corridor.

What it means: The property owner and future commercial tenants or patrons.

Short-Term Rental Zoning

Residents pushed back against placing commercial zoning and short-term rentals in residential neighborhoods, successfully defeating a proposal on Fieldcrest. Commissioners agreed that spot zoning single lots to commercial in housing areas disrupts community character.

What it means: Property owners seeking flexible rental income or commercial office conversion.

Pahmeyer Road Traffic Calming

The board will consider recommending traffic calming measures between Broadmoor Drive and McQueeney Road to help manage vehicle speeds and improve neighborhood safety.

What it means: Local residents and motorists traveling along Walnut Heights Boulevard who will experience safer traffic conditions.

Chapter 138 Vehicles for Hire Amendments

The board will review proposed updates to local regulations governing pedicabs, general shuttle services, and horse-drawn carriages.

What it means: Consumers and operators through clearer regulatory standards and improved safety guidelines.