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Court rejects petition to relocate portion of Corley Road; proponents told to seek other options
Summary
A petition to realign and abandon part of Corley Road to accommodate a development and school access failed on a 4–1 vote; county staff and developers were advised to explore alternative steps including acquisition or revision of design.
The commissioners court declined to grant a developer petition to relocate about 510 feet of Corley Road and abandon roughly 160 feet of the existing right of way, a change the developer and Boerne ISD said was needed to provide the school a planned secondary access.
County staff explained the history: the developer had been required under a city development agreement to widen Corley Road to a 56‑foot right of way and 28‑foot pavement section. The developer previously dedicated a proposed right of way, but relocation became necessary after a high‑pressure gas transmission line on the original alignment made relocation or relocation costs impractical. The developer proposed a new alignment that would also accommodate school access and reduce congestion at the school.
Commissioners heard that notice was posted and adjacent property owners were notified as required by Texas Transportation Code sections governing road relocations and abandonment, and county engineers found the proposed relocated alignment met roadway geometry and safety spacing requirements. The petition requires unanimous approval under state law.
After motion and second, the court voted; the motion failed 4–1. The record does not identify individual member votes for the negative tally. County staff told the developer one remaining option would be condemnation to obtain the needed right of way or to pursue alternate designs; staff also said the petition could be returned to court for reconsideration at a later date.
Why it matters: The change was presented as critical to providing the school with an intended access point and to relieve congestion at existing access routes. The failure to approve the petition leaves the developer and the school to pursue other options to deliver planned access or require county action to acquire right of way.
Ending: County staff and the developer were urged to continue negotiations with property owners and the developer indicated they would pursue discussions with the precinct commissioner; the matter may return to court.
