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Homeowner seeks guidance after inquiry from national funeral services company for 12-acre Hays property
Summary
Bonnie Broyles told the council that a national funeral services company (Service Corporation International) inquired about buying her 12-acre property at FM 1626 to operate a 'celebration of life' event space (she said no crematorium). Council asked for a site plan, raised traffic and parking concerns, and noted zoning questions.
Bonnie Broyles, who owns a 12-acre parcel at 1692 FM 1626, told the council she received an inquiry from Service Corporation International (SCI) about using the property as an event space for "celebrations of life," and emphasized that the interested party told her no crematorium would be on site. "Traffic of 1626 is horrendous. In fact, it's dangerous to get out of my drive," Broyles said, describing recent incidents and safety concerns for the neighborhood.
Broyles said SCI described an event-oriented facility with 50–70 parking spaces and limited operating hours (generally daytime). Council members asked for a site plan and more detail about intended land use before any formal consideration. The mayor and council stressed that any such reuse would likely require council review, site plans, and possible contractual conditions or limitations (for hours, traffic control and landscaping) and noted zoning will determine whether the proposed use is permissible without formal action.
Broyles said she has no firm offer and sought guidance; council members suggested she provide the prospective purchaser’s materials and a site plan if the inquiry progresses so the council can evaluate zoning, traffic mitigation and potential easements that could affect the property.
