Boards and Commissions, May 28, 2026
Votes on Ordinance amendment OR-26-0036 for in-home daycare regulations (modified to six children), 5-1
What happened
The Leander Planning and Zoning Commission's most consequential action was on ordinance case OR-26-0036, amending the composite zoning ordinance for in-home daycare regulations; the initial motion to approve the full 5-to-12 child expansion failed 5-1 (Commissioner Bray recused),…
- Jurisdiction
- Leander, TX
- Date
- May 28, 2026
- Decisions
- 4 zoning decisions
- Outcome
- Voted, 5-1
Projects in this meeting (1)
A project bundles every related decision, across hearingsExtension of
Approved 4-3Free sample: decision 1 of 4
Extension of application expiration for subdivision case PICP-24-0124 Baghdad Retail Outlet
Applicant requested two six-month extensions for construction plans on one parcel of 2.044 acres (Williamson Central Appraisal District Parcel R031686), generally located northeast of the intersection of North Baghdad Road and Middlebrook Drive. Commissioner Coates raised concern that the ordinance authorizes only one six-month extension. Motion to postpone/delay action for legal review passed 4-3; Commissioners Mahan, Morales, Coates, and Bray in favor, Commissioners Lewis, Oliver, and Lantrip opposed.
The other decisions are listed below by title. The full write-up, verbatim conditions, and the audio at each vote are in Pro.
Meeting Summary
The Leander Planning and Zoning Commission's most consequential action was on ordinance case OR-26-0036, amending the composite zoning ordinance for in-home daycare regulations; the initial motion to approve the full 5-to-12 child expansion failed 5-1 (Commissioner Bray recused),…
Key Decisions (4)
Extension of application expiration for subdivision case PICP-24-0124 Baghdad Retail Outlet
Extension of application expiration for subdivision case PICP-24-0124 (reconsidered)
Ordinance amendment OR-26-0036 for in-home daycare regulations (full expansion)
Ordinance amendment OR-26-0036 for in-home daycare regulations (modified to six children)
Development Activity (1)
Baghdad Retail Outlet Construction Plans
Commercial
Market Signals (3)
Infrastructure
A stormwater master plan was presented to the City Council…
Commercial Demand
Demand exists for in-home daycare use in residential districts, but…
Sentiment
Commissioners expressed strong reluctance to intensify residential-district uses (daycare from…
Who Spoke (9)
On the record: 6 commissioners and 2 staff members.
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