Remarks by Jerry Sonier
55 remarks on the record, newest first · Page 1 of 3
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“Welcome to the regular New Braunfels Planning Commission meeting. We are a nine-member commission appointed by city council to make recommendations on a variety of zoning, land use, development, and development-related requests. Please note to provide comments during the allotted time for citizen communications or for an item posted on the agenda, all individuals are asked to sign in. If you have not done so, please do so at the table located at the entrance hall. We'd like to request that all phones be silenced or turned off, along with other electronic devices, except for emergency…”
Planning Commission · Aug 4, 2026
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“Thank you. Do we have a motion to approve the minutes?”
Planning Commission · Aug 4, 2026
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“We have a motion and a second. All in favor? Aye. All opposed? Minutes, motion carries, the minutes are approved. This is time for persons to address the Planning Commission on any issues not on the agenda. It is a violation of the Texas Open Meetings Act for the Commission to address, discuss, or take action on any items not on the agenda. Please note each speaker is limited to three minutes and must state their name and whether they are a resident or non-resident for the record. Anyone who wishes to speak on any issues or items that are not on the agenda may do so now. Is there anyone that…”
Planning Commission · Aug 4, 2026
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“Do we have any questions of staff? Yes, ma'am.”
Planning Commission · Aug 4, 2026
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“Any question for you? Do we just send this forward or do we vote on this?”
Planning Commission · Aug 4, 2026
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“Okay. Thank you, Colton. You're welcome. Is there anyone that would like to come and speak for this or against this ordinance? Seeing none, I will close the public hearing. Could we have a motion to recommend this?”
Planning Commission · Aug 4, 2026
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“That's exactly right. Second. We have a motion and a second. Could we have a roll call, please?”
Planning Commission · Aug 4, 2026
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“Aye. Item number B, PZ26-0199, Public Hearing and Recommendation to City Council, requested by Thad Rutherford, President and CEO of Sustar and Mayfair Developer LLC, regarding proposed amendments to the Mayfair Development and Design Control Documents, DDCD. Matt Green is our presenter. Welcome, Matt.”
Planning Commission · Aug 4, 2026
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“Does the applicant would like to come forward?”
Planning Commission · Aug 4, 2026
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“This is a public hearing. If anyone would like to come forward, speak in favor of this item or opposed to this item, please step forward. State your name and whether you're a resident of New Braunfels.”
Planning Commission · Aug 4, 2026
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“Anyone else would like to speak on this item? Seeing none, I will close the public hearing. Commissioners, do we have a discussion or a motion, please?”
Planning Commission · Aug 4, 2026
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“Second. A motion and a second. Could we have a roll call, please, Victoria?”
Planning Commission · Aug 4, 2026
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Not quoted here: it may name a member of the public. Hear it at the meeting.
Planning Commission · Aug 4, 2026
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“I kind of recall that, as Matthew does, and I think a lot of that was because of the involvement of the neighbors right behind it, and that was the way to appease them and get this approved. I really believe that's what it boiled down to.”
Planning Commission · Aug 4, 2026
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“Thank you. Any questions? This is a public hearing. If anyone would like to speak in favor of this item or oppose this item, please step forward. Seeing none, I will close the public hearing. Commissioners?”
Planning Commission · Aug 4, 2026
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“The people that were opposing it were on the other side of Walnut also, which I think is different than the last time. It was the people behind it.”
Planning Commission · Aug 4, 2026
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“We have a motion and a second. Could you have a roll call, please, Victoria?”
Planning Commission · Aug 4, 2026
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“Aye. Motion is approved and will be sent on to City Council. There are no other items on the agenda. We are adjourned.”
Planning Commission · Aug 4, 2026
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“Welcome to the regular New Braunfels Planning Commission meeting. We are a nine-member commission appointed by City Council to make recommendations on a variety of zoning, land use, and development-related requests. Please note, to make comments during the allotted time for citizens' communication or for an item posted on the agenda, all individuals are asked to sign in at the front desk coming in the lobby. If you've not done so, please do so now. This time, I'd like to request people turn off all your phones and electronic devices unless you're an emergency on-call personnel. Victoria,…”
Planning Commission · Jul 7, 2026
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“Here. Thank you. We have a quorum. We'll move on. Do I have a motion for the approval of the minutes of our last meeting?”
Planning Commission · Jul 7, 2026
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“All in favor? Aye. All opposed? Motion carries, the amendments are approved. Citizens' communication, this is time to address the Planning Commission on any issue or items not on the agenda. It is a violation of the Texas Open Meetings Act for the Commission to address, discuss, or take action on any items not on the agenda. Each speaker is limited to three minutes and must state their name and whether they are resident or non-resident For the record, anyone who wishes to speak on issues or items that are not on the agenda, please come forward now. Seeing none, we will go on to our meeting.…”
Planning Commission · Jul 7, 2026
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“Oh, you're correct. It's right here in front of me. We need to elect a new chair and elect a vice chair. Any motions?”
Planning Commission · Jul 7, 2026
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“All right. So the chair has been nominated by Chad Nelty. Any other nominations?”
Planning Commission · Jul 7, 2026
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“Okay. That is accepted. Any other nominations? We will vote and we'll do that with a roll call. Vote for either person. Can't vote for both.”
Planning Commission · Jul 7, 2026
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“Motion carries, and we have a new chair. That would be Jerry Saunier. Do I hear any nominations for Vice Chair?”
Planning Commission · Jul 7, 2026