Comal County approves multiple subdivision actions: Lark Canyon, Flying W, Simmons Valley and New Braunfels Blanco Road abandonment

At its Oct. 1 meeting, the Comal County Commissioners Court approved several land-development actions, including bond extensions, final-plat approvals, acceptance of completed roads into the county-maintained road system, and a road-abandonment order.

The court accepted a one-year extension of surety terms for multiple construction bonds (listed in the agenda) related to Lark Canyon Unit 2 after county staff said the City of New Braunfels had not issued final approval needed to release the surety. Commissioner Hogg moved to approve the extension and Commissioner Leacock seconded; the motion carried.

Staff recommended approval of the final plat for Flying W Unit 2 (a Pulte development), acceptance of right-of-way dedication along FM 1102, acceptance of construction bond number 59BSBJM8566 as surety for road and stormwater work, and approval of variances including reduced right-of-way (to 50 feet) and reduced setbacks (to 20 feet). Staff said the application was vested under prior regulations, the master plan is consistent with Unit 1, and the court approved the variances and acceptance.

The court also accepted roads and stormwater drainage improvements for Simmons Valley South Entry Road 1 and Simmons Valley Phase 1, directed release of specified sureties, and authorized the county engineer to execute necessary PIPRO permits after staff reported inspections and installed signage.

For the southern remnant of New Braunfels Blanco Road, staff reviewed the historic alignment and reported receipt of a Rule 11 agreement among adjoining landowners resolving access and rights; the court approved an order to abandon that southern remnant.

All land-development items passed by motion with no roll-call tallies recorded in the transcript; staff identified the plats, bond numbers, and permits associated with each action during presentations.