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CITY OF ALPINE
PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION MEETING
March 23, 2026 – 5:30 PM
City Council Chambers, 803 W. Holland Avenue, Alpine, Texas 79830
1. C ALL TO ORDER.
2. PUBLIC COMMENTS.
Each person in attendance who desires to speak to the Board on an item on the agenda shall speak
during this section. Public comments may be made regarding agenda items only. Attendees must be
physically present in order to address the Board. Comments by proxy are not allowed. Public
Comments are limited to 3 minutes per person. Unused time may not be yielded to other attendees.
3. PUBLIC HEARINGS.
At this time, the Chair will invite members of the public to address each item listed in this section.
Comments made during this section are limited to the topic of each public hearing. Attendees must
be physically present in order to address the Board. Comments by proxy are not allowed. Public
Comments are limited to 3 minutes per person. Unused time may not be yielded to other attendees.
If more than one public hearing is being held, each person will be allowed to speak during each
topic.
A. Public Hearing to obtain citizen views and comments regarding Ordinance 2026-04-03, an
Ordinance Approving Rezone Application 2026-04-01; Amending the Official Zoning Map of
the City by Rezoning the Property Located at 205 S. Berkeley and Legally Described as All of
Lots Eight (8), Nine (9), Ten (10), and Eleven (11), Block Two (2), Berkeley Addition to the
City of Alpine, Brewster County, Texas, as the Same Appears in the Map or Plat Records on
File in the Office of the County Clerk of Brewster County, Texas; Rezoning the Subject
Property from R-2 Two Family District to R-4 Mixed Residential District; Providing Findings
of Fact, Repealer, Severability, Effective Date, Proper Notice, and Hearing Clauses.
4. A PPROVAL OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS BOARD MEETING
A. February 23, 2026 Regular Meeting Minutes. (G. Calderon, City Secretary)
5. D ISCUSSION ITEMS
6. ACTION ITEMS.
Action items are to be accompanied by a brief statement of facts, including where funds are coming
from, if applicable. (Action items limited to 10 per meeting).
A. Approve a recommendation to the City Council to approve Ordinance 2026-04-03, an
Ordinance Approving Rezone Application 2026-04-01; Amending the Official Zoning Map of
the City by Rezoning the Property Located at 205 S. Berkeley and Legally Described as All of
Lots Eight (8), Nine (9), Ten (10), and Eleven (11), Block Two (2), Berkeley Addition to the
City of Alpine, Brewster County, Texas, as the Same Appears in the Map or Plat Records on
File in the Office of the County Clerk of Brewster County, Texas; Rezoning the Subject
Property from R-2 Two Family District to R-4 Mixed Residential District; Providing Findings
of Fact, Repealer, Severability, Effective Date, Proper Notice, and Hearing Clauses. (J. Isley,
Building Official)
7. B OARD MEMBER COMMENTS
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Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting Agenda March 23, 2026
8. A DJOURN.
CERTIFICATION
I, Geoffrey R. Calderon, do hereby certify that this notice was posted at City Hall, in a convenient and
readily accessible place to the general public, and on the City website at www.cityofalpine.com/agenda
pursuant to Section 551.043, Texas Government Code. The said notice was posted by 2:00 P.M. on
March 17, 2025, and remained so posted for at least 3 business days preceding the scheduled time of the
said meeting.
WITNESS MY HAND AND SEAL
this 17th day of March 2025.
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PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION AGENDA ITEM
REPORT
March 23, 2026
Agenda Item No. 4A
Department: Administration
Sponsor: Geoffrey R. Calderon, City Secretary
Memo Prepared By: Alexandra Tackett, Deputy City Secretary
Staff Recommendation: Approve
AGENDA ITEM
February 23, 2026 Regular Meeting Minutes. (G. Calderon, City Secretary)
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
None
SUPPORTING MATERIALS
1. 2-23-26 Planning & Zonning Commission Minutes
BUDGET CONSIDERATIONS
Expenditure Required: N/A
Savings Anticipation: N/A
Current Budget FY 2025-2026: N/A
Additional Funding: N/A
APPROVERS
Alexandra Tackett, Deputy City Secretary
Geoffrey R. Calderon, City Secretary
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City Of Alpine
PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION MEETING
Monday, February 23, 2026 – 5:30 PM
Minutes
1. C ALL TO ORDER.
Board Members Present: City Staff and Stakeholders Present:
Place 1, Benjamin Garcia Henry Arredondo, City Manager
Place 3, Tom Griffith Geoffrey R. Calderon, City Secretary
Place 4, Gerri Davis J essica Isley, Building Official
Place 5, Joanna Laxton
Place 6, Chair Matt Walter
P lace 7, Lisa Nix
Not Present: O thers Present: 6 other attendees.
Place 2, Linda Molinar
2. PUBLIC COMMENTS.
Each person in attendance who desires to speak to the Board on an item on the agenda shall speak
during this section. Public comments may be made regarding agenda items only. Attendees must be
physically present in order to address the Board. Comments by proxy are not allowed. Public
Comments are limited to 3 minutes per person. Unused time may not be yielded to other attendees.
None
3. PUBLIC HEARINGS.
At this time, the Chair will invite members of the public to address each item listed in this section.
Comments made during this section are limited to the topic of each public hearing. Attendees must
be physically present in order to address the Board. Comments by proxy are not allowed. Public
Comments are limited to 3 minutes per person. Unused time may not be yielded to other attendees.
If more than one public hearing is being held, each person will be allowed to speak during each
topic.
A. Public Hearing to obtain citizen views and comments regarding Ordinance 2026-03-01, an
Ordinance Approving Rezone Application 2026-03-01; Amending the Official Zoning Map of
the City by Rezoning the Property Located at 707 E. Ave F and Legally Described as the South
69.4 Feet of Lots Six (6) and Seven (7), Block Twenty-Five (25), Hancock Addition (South of
the Railroad) to the City of Alpine, Brewster County, Texas, as the Same Appears in Plat
Envelope No. 112 on File in the Office of the County Clerk of Brewster County, Texas, Save
and Except the East 17.3’ of Lot 6 Deeded by F.E. Weyerts to the City of Alpine, Texas, for
Street or Highway Purposes, Dated August 30, 1947, Recorded in Volume 111, Page 380, Deed
Records of Brewster County, Texas; Rezoning the Subject Property from R-2 Two-Family
District to C-1 Neighborhood Commercial District; Providing Findings of Fact, Repealer,
Severability, Effective Date, Proper Notice, and Hearing Clauses.
Public Comments: None
B. Public Hearing to obtain citizen views and comments regarding Variance 2026-02-01, a
variance which would allow the applicant, Nancy L. Whitlock, to establish a variance to the
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setback requirements of the subject property. The acceptable setback is typically 25 feet from
a structure to the property line. This variance would allow the subject property 0 feet of setback
from the structure to the property line, which typically does not meet the requirements for a
residential lot under the City’s Code. The nonconforming subject in question was established
prior to adoption of the City’s Code and setback requirements. The subject property is located
at 407 S. 6th Street and is legally described as Block 76, Lots 2, Original Town to the City of
Alpine, Brewster County, Texas. The property owner of record is Nancy L. Whitlock. The
property ID of the subject property is 12250. The current zoning classification of the property
is R-3 Apartment District. If the variance is approved, the zoning classification of the subject
property will remain R-3 Apartment District.
Public Comments: David Brito, Ward 4.
C. Public Hearing to obtain citizen views and comments regarding Variance 2026-02-02, a
variance which would allow the applicants, David Collier and Gregory O’Neal, to establish a
variance to the setback requirements of the subject property. The acceptable setback is typically
25 feet from a structure to the property line. This variance would allow the subject property 0
feet of setback from the structure to the property line, which typically does not meet the
requirements for a residential lot under the City’s Code. The nonconforming subject in question
was established prior to adoption of the City’s Code and setback requirements. The subject
property is located at 202 W. Gallego Ave and is legally described as Block 76, Lots 6–8, East
42 of Lots 6, 7, and 8, Original Town to the City of Alpine, Brewster County, Texas. The
property owner of record is David Collier and Gregory O’Neal. The property ID of the subject
property is 12255. The current zoning classification of the property is R-4 Mobile Home
District. If the variance is approved, the zoning classification of the subject property will be R-4
Mixed Residential District.
Public Comments: None.
4. A PPROVAL OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS BOARD MEETING
A. January 26, 2026 Regular Meeting Minutes. (G. Calderon, City Secretary)
On a motion by Commissioner Laxton and seconded by Commissioner Davis to approve the
minutes, the Planning & Zoning Commission unanimously adopted the minutes with all
members present voting in favor.
5. D ISCUSSION ITEMS
6. ACTION ITEMS.
Action items are to be accompanied by a brief statement of facts, including where funds are coming
from, if applicable. (Action items limited to 10 per meeting).
A. Approve a recommendation to the City Council to adopt Ordinance 2026-03-01, an Ordinance
Approving Rezone Application 2026-03-01; Amending the Official Zoning Map of the City by
Rezoning the Property Located at 707 E. Ave F and Legally Described as the South 69.4 Feet
of Lots Six (6) and Seven (7), Block Twenty-Five (25), Hancock Addition (South of the
Railroad) to the City of Alpine, Brewster County, Texas, as the Same Appears in Plat Envelope
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No. 112 on File in the Office of the County Clerk of Brewster County, Texas, Save and Except
the East 17.3’ of Lot 6 Deeded by F.E. Weyerts to the City of Alpine, Texas, for Street or
Highway Purposes, Dated August 30, 1947, Recorded in Volume 111, Page 380, Deed Records
of Brewster County, Texas; Rezoning the Subject Property from R-2 Two-Family District to
C-1 Neighborhood Commercial District; Providing Findings of Fact, Repealer, Severability,
Effective Date, Proper Notice, and Hearing Clauses. (J. Isley, Building Official)
On a motion by Commissioner Matt Walter and seconded by Commissioner Joanna Laxton to
approve Ordinance 2026-03-01, the Planning & Zoning Commission unanimously adopted the
motion with all members present voting to adopt the ordinance.
B. Approve Variance 2026-02-01, a variance which would allow the applicant, Nancy L.
Whitlock, to establish a variance to the setback requirements of the subject property. The
acceptable setback is typically 25 feet from a structure to the property line. This variance would
allow the subject property 0 feet of setback from the structure to the property line, which
typically does not meet the requirements for a residential lot under the City’s Code. The
nonconforming subject in question was established prior to adoption of the City’s Code and
setback requirements. The subject property is located at 407 S. 6th Street and is legally
described as Block 76, Lots 2, Original Town to the City of Alpine, Brewster County, Texas.
The property owner of record is Nancy L. Whitlock. The property ID of the subject property is
12250. The current zoning classification of the property is R-3 Apartment District. If the
variance is approved, the zoning classification of the subject property will remain R-3
Apartment District. (J. Isley, Building Official)
On a motion by Commissioner Nix and seconded by Commissioner Laxton to approve, the
Planning & Zoning Commission unanimously voted to oppose adoption of the motion with all
members present voting against adoption.
C. Approve Variance 2026-02-02, a variance which would allow the applicants, David Collier and
Gregory O’Neal, to establish a variance to the setback requirements of the subject property. The
acceptable setback is typically 25 feet from a structure to the property line. This variance would
allow the subject property 0 feet of setback from the structure to the property line, which
typically does not meet the requirements for a residential lot under the City’s Code. The
nonconforming subject in question was established prior to adoption of the City’s Code and
setback requirements. The subject property is located at 202 W. Gallego Ave and is legally
described as Block 76, Lots 6–8, East 42 of Lots 6, 7, and 8, Original Town to the City of
Alpine, Brewster County, Texas. The property owner of record is David Collier and Gregory
O’Neal. The property ID of the subject property is 12255. The current zoning classification of
the property is R-4 Mobile Home District. If the variance is approved, the zoning classification
of the subject property will be R-4 Mixed Residential District. (J. Isley, Building Official)
On a motion by Commissioner Laxton and seconded by Commissioner Nix to approve, the
Planning & Zoning Commission unanimously voted to adopt the motion with all members
present voting in favor.
7. B OARD MEMBER COMMENTS
8. A DJOURN.
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There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned. (5:54 P.M.)
APPROVED: ATTEST:
____________________________ ____________________________
O fficer of the Board Geoffrey R. Calderon, TRMC
City Secretary & Chief Governance Officer
CERTIFICATION
I, Geoffrey R. Calderon, do hereby certify that this notice was posted at City Hall, in a convenient and
readily accessible place to the general public, and on the City website at www.cityofalpine.com/agenda
pursuant to Section 551.043, Texas Government Code. The said notice was posted by 2 P.M. on February
17, 2026, and remained so posted for at least 3 business days preceding the scheduled time of the said
meeting.
WITNESS MY HAND AND SEAL
this 17 day of February, 2026.
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PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION AGENDA ITEM
REPORT
March 23, 2026
Agenda Item No. 6A
Department: Administration
Sponsor: Jessica Isley, Building Official
Memo Prepared By: Alexandra Tackett, Deputy City Secretary
Staff Recommendation: Approve
AGENDA ITEM
Approve a recommendation to the City Council to approve Ordinance 2026-04-03, an Ordinance
Approving Rezone Application 2026-04-01; Amending the Official Zoning Map of the City by
Rezoning the Property Located at 205 S. Berkeley and Legally Described as All of Lots Eight (8),
Nine (9), Ten (10), and Eleven (11), Block Two (2), Berkeley Addition to the City of Alpine,
Brewster County, Texas, as the Same Appears in the Map or Plat Records on File in the Office of
the County Clerk of Brewster County, Texas; Rezoning the Subject Property from R-2 Two
Family District to R-4 Mixed Residential District; Providing Findings of Fact, Repealer,
Severability, Effective Date, Proper Notice, and Hearing Clauses. (J. Isley, Building Official)
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
None
SUPPORTING MATERIALS
1. 2026-04-03 Ordinance Rezone A. Leyva 205 S. Berkeley
2. REZONE 2026-04-01 - ART LEYVA - 205 S. BERKELEY - PID 33770 redacted (1)
BUDGET CONSIDERATIONS
Expenditure Required: N/A
Savings Anticipation: N/A
Current Budget FY 2025-2026: N/A
Additional Funding: N/A
APPROVERS
Alexandra Tackett, Deputy City Secretary
Geoffrey R. Calderon, City Secretary
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STATE OF TEXAS CITY OF ALPINE
COUNTY OF BREWSTER
ORDINANCE 2026-04-03
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALPINE, TEXAS
APPROVING REZONE APPLICATION 2026-04-01; AMENDING THE OFFICIAL
ZONING MAP OF THE CITY BY REZONING THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 205 S.
BERKELEY AND LEGALLY DESCRIBED AS ALL OF LOTS EIGHT (8), NINE (9), TEN
(10), AND ELEVENT (11) IN BLOCK TWO (2) OF THE BERKELEY ADDITION TO
THE CITY OF ALPINE, BREWSTER COUNTY, TEXAS, AS THE SAME APPEARS IN
THE MAP OR PLAT RECORDS ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK
OF BREWSTER COUNTY, TEXAS; REZONING THE SUBJECT PROPERTY FROM
R-2 TWO FAMILY DISTRICT TO R-4 MIXED RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT; PROVIDING
FINDINGS OF FACT, REPEALER, SEVERABILITY, EFFECTIVE DATE, PROPER
NOTICE, AND HEARING CLAUSES.
WHEREAS, Arturo G. Leyva, record property owner, initiated a zoning change to
update the zoning designation from R-2 Two Family District to R-4 Mixed Residential
District for the property located at 205 S. Berkeley; and
WHEREAS, the subject property is legally described as All of Lots Eight (8), Nine (9),
Ten (10), and Eleven (11) in Block Two (2) of the Berkeley Addition to the City of
Alpine, Brewster County, Texas, as the same appears in the map or plat records on file
in the Office of the County Clerk of Brewster County, Texas; and
WHEREAS, the subject property has a property identification number of 33770 in the
public records of Brewster County, Texas, and the record owner of the property is Arturo
G. Leyva; and
WHEREAS, the applicant of the rezoning application seeks to establish a manufactured
home at the subject property, the use of which is not acceptable under the current zoning
designation; and
WHEREAS, on March 23, 2026, the Planning & Zoning Commission of the City of
Alpine held a public hearing regarding the request to rezone, public notice of which was
duly provided to the public in the March 5, 2026 edition of the City’s official newspaper;
and
WHEREAS, the Planning & Zoning Commission voted to recommend approval of the
rezoning request; and
WHEREAS, the City Council held a public hearing on April 7, 2026 and April 21, 2026,
regarding the request to rezone, public notice of which was duly provided to the public
in the March 5, 2026 and April 16, 2026 edition of the Official Newspaper of the City;
and
WHEREAS, notices were sent by United States Postal Service mail to property owners
within 200 feet regarding the times and places of the public hearings at least 10 days prior
to said hearings; and
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WHEREAS, Chapter 211 of the Texas Local Government Code provides that
municipalities have the authority to regulate zoning; and
WHEREAS, Section 2.01(B)(8) of the City’s Charter provides the City with authority
to establish land use and development regulations, including zoning regulations, by
ordinance; and
WHEREAS, after receiving a recommendation from the Planning & Zoning
Commission, receiving resident feedback, and receiving feedback from City Staff, the
City Council deems it to be in the best interest of the City to approve the zoning change
of the subject property as requested by the applicant; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has given due public notice of hearings relating to zoning
districts, regulations, and restrictions, and has held such public hearings; and
WHEREAS, all requirements of the State Statutes, regarding the preparation of the
report of the Planning & Zoning Commission and subsequent action of the City Council
have been met.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ALPINE, TEXAS THAT:
SECTION I
FINDINGS OF FACT
The City Council of the City of Alpine hereby makes the following findings of fact, consistent
with the recommendation of the Planning & Zoning Commission and based on evidence presented
at public hearings and in staff reports:
The zoning designation of R-4 Mixed Residential District is hereby approved for the property
located at 205 S. Berkeley and legally described as All of Lots Eight (8), Nine (9), Ten (10), and
Eleven (11) in Block Two (2) of the Berkeley Addition to the City of Alpine, Brewster County,
Texas, as the same appears in the map or plat records on file in the Office of the County Clerk of
Brewster County, Texas.
Each one of the above findings, along with the recitals in the preamble of this ordinance, are
incorporated herein and adopted as legislative findings of the City Council.
SECTION II
CUMULATIVE CLAUSE
This ordinance shall be cumulative of all provisions of the City of Alpine, Texas, except where the
provisions of this Ordinance are in direct conflict with the provisions of such Ordinance, in which
event the conflicting provisions of such Ordinance are hereby repealed.
SECTION III
SEVERABILITY CLAUSE
It is hereby declared to be the intention of the City Council of the City of Alpine that the phrases,
clauses, sentences, paragraphs, and sections of this Ordinance are severable, and if any phrase,
clause, sentence, paragraph, or section of this Ordinance should be declared unconstitutional by
the valid judgment or decree of any court of competent jurisdiction, such unconstitutionality shall
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not affect any of the remaining phrases, clauses, sentences paragraphs or sections of the
Ordinances, since the same would have been enacted by the City Council without incorporation in
this ordinance of any such unconstitutional phrases, clause, sentence, paragraph or section.
SECTION IV
PROPER NOTICE AND MEETING
It is hereby officially found and determined that the meeting at which this Ordinance was adopted
was open to the public and that public notice of the time, place, and purpose of said meeting was
given as required by the Open Meetings Act, Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code.
SECTION V
PUBLIC HEARING
A public hearing was held on April 7, 2026 and April 21, 2026, where interested parties had the
opportunity to make public comments on this ordinance prior to approval. Notice of the date and
time of the hearings, and notice of how to obtain copies of the proposed documents, was published
in the Alpine Avalanche, the official newspaper of the City of Alpine, on March 5, 2026 and April
16, 2026.
SECTION VI
EFFECTIVE DATE
This ordinance shall be effective upon passage and publication as required by State and Local law.
PASSED AND ADOPTED THIS 21ST DAY OF APRIL 2026 BY MAJORITY VOTE OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALPINE, TEXAS.
INTRODUCTION AND FIRST READING SECOND AND FINAL READING
APRIL 7, 2026 APRIL 21, 2026
APPROVED: ATTEST:
__________________________ ______________________________
Catherine Eaves, Mayor Geoffrey R. Calderon, City Secretary
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
__________________________
City Attorney
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