RezoneRecommended approvalNorthwest of FM 482 and Schwab Road

Dry Comal Creek Nature Park

Schertz

Description

A zone change request to Public Use District for a 10.7-acre city-owned property intended for a nature park.

Impact summary

Provides public park space and trail connectivity while raising local flooding and traffic concerns among residents.

Applicant

Name: City of Schertz
Address: Northwest of FM 482 and Schwab Road

At a glance

Hearings: 1
Public comments: 2
Total mentions: 2

Last vote · Planning & Zoning Commission

Recommended approval7–0, unanimous

A recommendation, not a final decision. The council decides next.

Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 2, 2026.

Meeting timeline (2)

Sep 2, 2026Recommended approval 7–0

Planning & Zoning Commission — September 2, 2026

A zone change request to Public Use District for a 10.7-acre city-owned property intended for a nature park.

Aug 18, 2026

City Council Regular Meeting (Business) — August 18, 2026

Voluntary annexation of approximately 10.7 acres for a city park project.

Related issues (1)

Dry Comal Creek Nature Park Zone Change and Flood Concerns

Residents living near the proposed 10.7-acre Dry Comal Creek Nature Park raised serious concerns about severe flooding, lack of emergency egress, and traffic impacts. Commissioners recommended approval of the Public Use District rezone while acknowledging the community's safety concerns for city council consideration.

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