Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting
Regular MeetingLa Vernia, TX · May 7, 2024
Minutes
City of La Vernia
PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION MEETING
102 E. Chihuahua St., La Vernia, Texas 78121
May 07, 2024
6:30 PM
MINUTES
1. Call to Order
The meeting was called to order @ 6:31PM, Commission members Chris Jacobs, Wayne
Robbins, Marlin Tanneberger, and Kyle Real were present.
2. Invocation, Pledge of Allegiance and Texas Pledge
Commissioner Jacobs led the Prayer and Pledge
3. Citizens to Be Heard
(At this time, citizens who have filled out a registration form prior to the start of the meeting
may speak on any topic they wish to bring to the attention of the governing body so long as
that topic is not on the agenda for this meeting. Citizens may speak on specific agenda
items when that item is called for discussion. During the Citizens to Be Heard section no
commission action may take place and no commission discussion or response is required
to the speaker. A time limit of three minutes per speaker is permitted; the commission may
extend this time at their discretion.)
There were no Citizens to be heard.
4. Consent Agenda
(All consent agenda items are considered routine by Planning & Zoning and will be
enacted by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a
commission member requests an item be removed and considered separately.)
A. Minutes from the 02-06-24 regular Planning and Zoning Meeting
Commissioner Robbins made a motion to accept the consent agenda as listed,
seconded by Commissioner Real, all in favor.
5. Public Hearing
A. Discuss and consider a recommendation to the City Council on
Ordinance No. 050924-01 A re-zone application for the property
described as CITY OF LA VERNIA, LOT 353B, ACRES
1.80; 408 BLUEBONNET RD LA VERNIA, TX 78121 requested
by CAPPARELLI JAMES & AMBER CAPPARELLI & GUIDO
BORDANO & DARCI BORDANO to re-zone the property
from the present classification of R-1 Single Family Residential
District to C-1 Retail
A.1 Open Public Hearing
A.2 Requestor Presentation
A.3 Staff Presentation
A.4 Receive Public Comments
A.5 Close Public Hearing
A.6 Discuss and consider a recommendation to the
City Council on Ordinance No. 050924-01 A re-zone
application for the property described as CITY OF LA
VERNIA, LOT 353B, ACRES 1.80; 408
BLUEBONNET RD LA VERNIA, TX 78121
requested by CAPPARELLI JAMES & AMBER
CAPPARELLI & GUIDO BORDANO & DARCI
BORDANO to re-zone the property from the present
classification of R-1 Single Family Residential District
to C-1 Retail
A.1 Open Public Hearing
Public Hearing was opened @6:33PM
A.2 Requestor Presentation
Amber Caparelli gave a Presentation on the Strip Center
A.3 Staff Presentation
There was no staff Presentation
A.4 Receive Public Comments
There were no Public comments
A.5 Close Public Hearing
Public Hearing was closed @6:34PM
A.6 Discuss and consider a recommendation to the City Council on Ordinance No.
050924-01 A re-zone application for the property described as CITY OF LA VERNIA,
LOT 353B, ACRES 1.80; 408 BLUEBONNET RD LA VERNIA, TX 78121 requested
by CAPPARELLI JAMES & AMBER CAPPARELLI & GUIDO BORDANO & DARCI
BORDANO to re-zone the property from the present classification of R-1 Single
Family Residential District to C-1 Retail
Commissioner Real motioned to recommend to C-1 zone, seconded by Robbins, all
in favor.
6. Items Specific to Future Line Items on the Agenda
Discuss moving meetings to 6:00PM
7. Adjourn
Commissioner Robbins made a motion to adjourn the meeting @6:0PM, seconded by
Commissioner Real, all in favor.
DECORUM REQUIRED
Any disruptive behavior, including shouting or derogatory statements or comments may be ruled
out of order by the Presiding Officer. Continuation of this type of behavior could result in a request
by the Presiding Officer that the individual leave the meeting, and if refused, an order of removal.
The City Council for the City of La Vernia reserves the right to adjourn into executive session at
any time during this meeting to discuss any of the matters listed above, as authorized by the
Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Governmental Code §551.071 (Consultation with Attorney),
§551.072 (Deliberations about Real Property), §551.073 (Deliberations about Gifts and
Donations), §551.074 (Personnel Matters), §551.076 (Deliberations about Security Devices), and
§551.087 (Economic Development), and any other provisions under Texas law that permits a
governmental body to discuss a matter in closed executive session.
The City of La Vernia Council meetings are available to all persons regardless of disability. The
facility is wheelchair-accessible and parking spaces are available. Request for accommodations,
should you require special assistance, must be made 48 hours prior to this meeting. Braille is not
available. Please contact the City Secretary at (830) 779-4541 or email Lboyd@lavernia-tx.gov.
I, the undersigned authority, do hereby certify that the above Notice of Meeting of the governing
body of the above-named La Vernia Planning and Zoning Commission is a true and correct copy
of said Notice and that I posted a true and correct copy of said Notice on the bulletin boards of
the City Hall of said La Vernia, Texas, a place convenient and readily accessible to the general
public at all times, and said Notice was posted on April 29, 2024 at 5:00 PM and remained so
posted continuously for at least 72 Hours preceding the scheduled time of said meeting.
_________________________________
Lindsey Wheeler, City Secretary
Agenda
City of La Vernia
PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION MEETING
102 E. Chihuahua St., La Vernia, Texas 78121
May 07, 2024
6:30 PM
AGENDA
1. Call to Order
2. Invocation, Pledge of Allegiance and Texas Pledge
3. Citizens to Be Heard
(At this time, citizens who have filled out a registration form prior to the start of the meeting
may speak on any topic they wish to bring to the attention of the governing body so long as
that topic is not on the agenda for this meeting. Citizens may speak on specific agenda
items when that item is called for discussion. During the Citizens to Be Heard section no
commission action may take place and no commission discussion or response is required
to the speaker. A time limit of three minutes per speaker is permitted; the commission may
extend this time at their discretion.)
4. Consent Agenda
(All consent agenda items are considered routine by Planning & Zoning and will be
enacted by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a
commission member requests an item be removed and considered separately.)
A. Minutes from the 02-06-24 regular Planning and Zoning Meeting
5. Public Hearing
A. Discuss and consider a recommendation to the City Council on
Ordinance No. 050924-01 A re-zone application for the property
described as CITY OF LA VERNIA, LOT 353B, ACRES
1.80; 408 BLUEBONNET RD LA VERNIA, TX 78121 requested
by CAPPARELLI JAMES & AMBER CAPPARELLI & GUIDO
BORDANO & DARCI BORDANO to re-zone the property
from the present classification of R-1 Single Family Residential
District to C-1 Retail
A.1 Open Public Hearing
A.2 Requestor Presentation
A.3 Staff Presentation
A.4 Receive Public Comments
A.5 Close Public Hearing
A.6 Discuss and consider a recommendation to the
City Council on Ordinance No. 050924-01 A re-zone
application for the property described as CITY OF LA
VERNIA, LOT 353B, ACRES 1.80; 408
BLUEBONNET RD LA VERNIA, TX 78121
requested by CAPPARELLI JAMES & AMBER
CAPPARELLI & GUIDO BORDANO & DARCI
BORDANO to re-zone the property from the present
classification of R-1 Single Family Residential District
to C-1 Retail
6. Items Specific to Future Line Items on the Agenda
7. Adjourn
DECORUM REQUIRED
Any disruptive behavior, including shouting or derogatory statements or comments may be ruled
out of order by the Presiding Officer. Continuation of this type of behavior could result in a request
by the Presiding Officer that the individual leave the meeting, and if refused, an order of removal.
The City Council for the City of La Vernia reserves the right to adjourn into executive session at
any time during this meeting to discuss any of the matters listed above, as authorized by the
Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Governmental Code §551.071 (Consultation with Attorney),
§551.072 (Deliberations about Real Property), §551.073 (Deliberations about Gifts and
Donations), §551.074 (Personnel Matters), §551.076 (Deliberations about Security Devices), and
§551.087 (Economic Development), and any other provisions under Texas law that permits a
governmental body to discuss a matter in closed executive session.
The City of La Vernia Council meetings are available to all persons regardless of disability. The
facility is wheelchair-accessible and parking spaces are available. Request for accommodations,
should you require special assistance, must be made 48 hours prior to this meeting. Braille is not
available. Please contact the City Secretary at (830) 779-4541 or email Lboyd@lavernia-tx.gov.
I, the undersigned authority, do hereby certify that the above Notice of Meeting of the governing
body of the above-named La Vernia Planning and Zoning Commission is a true and correct copy
of said Notice and that I posted a true and correct copy of said Notice on the bulletin boards of
the City Hall of said La Vernia, Texas, a place convenient and readily accessible to the general
public at all times, and said Notice was posted on April 29, 2024 at 5:00 PM and remained so
posted continuously for at least 72 Hours preceding the scheduled time of said meeting.
_________________________________
Lindsey Wheeler, City Secretary
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