City Council - 2026-05-07
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Meeting Summary
Leander City Council approved a partial release of the Northline Retail Property from development agreements (DA260038), approved the Sullivan Tract phasing plan for 214 homes on 308 acres, and tabled a heritage tree removal request for the Tylerville South development until June 18th after a 3-3 vote. The council also approved a $405,646 budget amendment for Baghdad Road resurfacing and authorized property acquisition for the San Gabriel Parkway Phase 2 project.
Key Decisions (7)
Partial Release of Northline Retail Property from Development Agreements
Council approved partial release of approximately 16 acres (Endeavor project) from Northline PUD development agreements, confirming ATX Leander Company is not subject to the original development agreements. Reimbursements from property taxes, impact fees, and permit fees continue to the original developer NLDC. Located southwest of East St. Gabriel Pkwy and 183A Toll Road intersection.
Sullivan Tract Phasing Plan - 214 Homes on 308 Acres
Council approved three-phase subdivision plan (CP260055) for 308.288 acres of acreage residential development with 214 total homes on one-acre lots. Phase 1 closest to Baghdad Road, Phase 2 in middle, Phase 3 wraps around edge. Includes commercial local office component separated by floodplain.
Heritage Tree Removal at Tylerville South (TRP250048)
Request to remove two heritage trees for floodplain reclamation project at Tylerville South Lots 2A and 2B, located southeast of San Gabriel Pkwy and West Broad Street intersection. Applicant Half Associates proposed benching to reclaim Atlas 14 floodplain for commercial development. Initial denial motion failed 3-3.
Budget Amendment for Baghdad Road Resurfacing - $405,646
Council approved amendment to FY2026 budget for resurfacing outer lanes of Baghdad Road at Crystal Falls and Kettering Drive, tied to Baghdad Terminus Pump Station project (CIP W.74). Funded through CO Bond Series 2024B fund balance.
Hill Country Hyzers Disc Golf Club MOU Amendment
Council approved amended and restated MOU with Hill Country Hyzers Disc Golf Club, expanding scope to include secondary course at Divine Lake Park, updating roles and responsibilities, clarifying funding and reporting, and including exploration of potential third site. Five-year term with five-year renewal option.
Leander ISD Fiber Conduit Network Sharing Agreement
Council approved master fiber conduit network sharing interlocal agreement with Leander ISD and addendum for Ada May Fabian School for Early Childhood Development, allowing shared use of conduit infrastructure.
Property Acquisition for San Gabriel Parkway Phase 2
Council approved acquisition of properties in Johnson Survey, Abstract Number 350, Williamson County for subsurface anchoring easement related to San Gabriel Parkway Phase 2 Project (CIP T.11).
Development Activity (4)
Northline Development - Endeavor Project
Approximately 16 acres purchased from 115-acre Northline development, released from original development agreements
Sullivan Tract Subdivision
214 single-family homes on one-acre lots across three phases, plus local office commercial component
Tylerville South Commercial Development
Floodplain reclamation project with 3x5 reinforced concrete box culverts, benching for commercial development, existing gas station (C-Store) recently completed
Ada May Fabian School for Early Childhood Development
New early childhood center under construction, fiber network infrastructure sharing with city
Market Signals (5)
Housing Demand
Sullivan Tract development previously approved in 2023 expired due to potential ownership change, now returning with new builder indicating continued developer interest in acreage residential product.
Infrastructure
Atlas 14 floodplain requirements significantly expanding floodplain widths, creating development constraints and requiring expensive mitigation measures for commercial projects.
Infrastructure
Baghdad Road improvements previously programmed for $14 million in Williamson County Road program were defunded and moved to Liberty Hill section, indicating shifting infrastructure priorities.
Sentiment
Council expressed strong concern about heritage tree preservation, with multiple members advocating for stricter ordinances similar to Cedar Park and Austin, potentially affecting future development timelines.
Infrastructure
City water system requires periodic flushing in Baghdad Road area to maintain chlorine residual; new residential development expected to improve water circulation and reduce flushing needs.