Helotes council approves B3 zoning for 6.71‑acre parcel, OKs low‑water crossing repairs and accepts FY2024 audit

Helotes City Council on March 13 voted to set zoning to General Business District (B3) for a 6.71‑acre parcel, approved an interlocal agreement for low‑water crossing and road repairs that will require short‑term detours, and accepted the city—s fiscal year 2024 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report.

The zoning action applied to two voluntarily annexed tracts totaling about 6.71 acres near the intersection of FM 1560. The applicant was listed as Shamefield CSW LP and the parcels were identified by tax IDs 236168 and 236169. Council Member Merchant moved to approve the zoning designation as presented; Council Member Greg Sanders seconded the motion. Council members emphasized that the vote established only the official zoning classification and did not approve any specific development plans, which will be considered later through permitting and site‑plan review. The motion carried on a voice vote; a roll‑call tally was not specified in the meeting record.

Council also approved an interlocal agreement to fund and carry…