Council approves ETJ plan amendment for District 8 despite public concerns about density

On Oct. 1, 2026, the council approved item 12, a plan amendment in the city’s extraterritorial jurisdiction near District 8 to designate an area as low‑density urban residential. Staff advised denial while the zoning commission recommended approval; the council voted to adopt the change by voice vote after a brief exchange.

Jack M. Finger spoke in opposition, warning the amendment could enable larger assisted‑living facilities and asking “quiénes son esas personas que van a vivir ahí,” expressing concern about increased density and unclear resident profiles. Councilmember Meza González moved to approve the plan amendment; the motion was seconded and passed by voice vote. The clerk recorded the passage. The session did not include a detailed staff presentation of impacts on services or infrastructure in the transcript.