Let’s consider how many new people would live in Boerne if all properties currently annexed and residentially zoned in COB were built out.
2446 lots/houses are developable in the City of Boerne if no further annexations or other agreements occur. Using the 2.7 person/home multiplier used by the Boerne Independent School District, this equates to 6604 people; 73% Growth (over 5% compounded/year for next 10 years). FACT
FACT: The trend is clear, there is significant growth stress both inside the City of Boerne and elsewhere in the County.
FACT: The notion of “NO GROWTH” is absurd in the current reality of City of Boerne and Kendall County. Our growth rate is healthy.
OPINION: “NO GROWTHERS” is a pejorative descriptor used by some influential people in Boerne’s community to describe others of different opinion. It introduces divisiveness where there should be good honest public debate in Boerne’s politic. Isn't this label just a way to demean citizens who are trying to hold on to their quality of life?
BoerneTogether Position Statement:
Growth policies and supporting ordinances should originate from citizen desires for growth, not private financial interests of developers and others.
Think about this when you vote. Let your elected officials hear from you. Those who are in such a hurry to develop this area will certainly be at the table.
According to a map provided by City Staff to City Councilpersons on April 10, 2007 titled: “Developments Approved 2005-2007”, and clarification conversation with Chris Turk, City Planner, the number of currently annexed, developable properties is:
English Oaks 50
Village at Stone Creek 128
Cibolo Terraces 150
Woodland Apts 125
Woods at Frederick Creek 234
Menger Springs 171
Christianson 37
Miller Tract 954
Trails of Herff Falls 572
Village Park Townhouses 25
TOTAL = 2446
Since Kendall Creek Estates’ build out/occupancy status is not clearly known, I did not include them.
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