The Carbon Companies has worked closely with elected city officials and city planners, as well as with representatives of the Cibolo Nature Center, during the past weeks and months to answer all questions and make changes in the project to address concerns. Last week, the developers held the first of several events with local residents to discuss the project and answer zoning questions. The company plans to continue these informal get-togethers in coming weeks to encourage a direct free exchange of information.

Garahan said there is a pervasive misunderstanding among some residents who believe MU-1 zoning is the least impactful use of the 17 Herff site, when in fact, R-4 zoning would enable developers to implement more far-reaching environmental and aesthetic protections. The requested R-4 zoning would allow a site plan that creates less traffic, creates more open spaces and enables developers to include voluntary environmental protections that straight MU-1 zoning would not allow.

Located in the center of the Greater San Antonio growth path, Boerne is a prime location for development. The question is what that development will look like and to what extent it will incorporate the wishes of local residents. The Carbon Companies has worked hard to earn the trust of Boerne residents and cultivate mutual respect as with every community it enters. Both the city of Boerne and the Cibolo Nature Center have signaled approval of Legacy at Cibolo.

“We are going to be part of this beautiful community, and we want to be good neighbors,” said Garahan. “From day one, we have worked toward that end by doing everything possible to build a project with the lowest possible environmental impact—a project that demonstrates reverence for the integrity of Cibolo Creek and surrounding areas, and respects the concerns the people of Boerne have for their homestead.”

BOERNE, TX—The planning and zoning commission's recent vote in favor of changing the zoning of a portion of the 26.6 acres at 17 Herff Rd. to R-4 is an important step toward making a planned multifamily mixed-use project, Legacy at Cibolo, the most low-impact project possible, according to The Carbon Companies. The Boerne city council is set to hear testimony on the zoning change on August 22 and vote on final approval September 26. The project was formerly known as The Village at 17 Herff Road.

“We are very pleased that the members of the Boerne planning and zoning commission saw fit to vote in favor of our zoning request,” Ed Garahan, CEO of The Carbon Companies, tells GlobeSt.com. “If approved by the Boerne city council, this change will enable us to build better, stronger environmental protections into Legacy at Cibolo's site plan than current zoning would allow, ensuring the project is compatible with residents' interests.”

The commission's 3-2 vote in favor of recommending the zoning change to the Boerne city council came after two hours of public comment and debate. Garahan acknowledged there is still work to be done to fully inform Boerne residents and council members about the reasoning behind the zoning change request and the ways it will positively impact development plans.

“We realize there is still some hesitancy among the people of Boerne about this project, largely due to inaccurate information that's out there about the zoning history and impacts of our request,” Garahan continues to explain. “During the coming weeks, we will work hard to clear up these misconceptions by providing clear, concise information to members of the council as well as to residents about why this zoning change will yield positive results for this community.”

The Carbon Companies has worked closely with elected city officials and city planners, as well as with representatives of the Cibolo Nature Center, during the past weeks and months to answer all questions and make changes in the project to address concerns. Last week, the developers held the first of several events with local residents to discuss the project and answer zoning questions. The company plans to continue these informal get-togethers in coming weeks to encourage a direct free exchange of information.

Garahan said there is a pervasive misunderstanding among some residents who believe MU-1 zoning is the least impactful use of the 17 Herff site, when in fact, R-4 zoning would enable developers to implement more far-reaching environmental and aesthetic protections. The requested R-4 zoning would allow a site plan that creates less traffic, creates more open spaces and enables developers to include voluntary environmental protections that straight MU-1 zoning would not allow.

Located in the center of the Greater San Antonio growth path, Boerne is a prime location for development. The question is what that development will look like and to what extent it will incorporate the wishes of local residents. The Carbon Companies has worked hard to earn the trust of Boerne residents and cultivate mutual respect as with every community it enters. Both the city of Boerne and the Cibolo Nature Center have signaled approval of Legacy at Cibolo.

“We are going to be part of this beautiful community, and we want to be good neighbors,” said Garahan. “From day one, we have worked toward that end by doing everything possible to build a project with the lowest possible environmental impact—a project that demonstrates reverence for the integrity of Cibolo Creek and surrounding areas, and respects the concerns the people of Boerne have for their homestead.”