Discuss and consider action regarding Comprehensive Plan Case CPA-26-0020 to adopt the… plan amendment
Case CPA-26-0020
Approved
freeApprovedmoved by Stephen Chang
Leander Meetings
City Council Meeting, October 1, 2026
Approved: Stormwater Master Plan Adoption (Comprehensive Plan Amendment), unanimous
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What happened
On October 1, 2026, Leander approved Stormwater Master Plan Adoption (Comprehensive Plan Amendment) (unanimous).
The Leander City Council took no zoning or rezoning action at its October 1, 2026 meeting but approved three heritage tree removals (cases TRP-26-0059, TRP-26-0060, and PP-26-0084/Sullivan Tract) and denied one (TRP-26-0057/Wild Spring Phase 3 by Toll Brothers) on a tie vote that…
Meeting key facts
- Jurisdiction
- Leander, TX
- Governing body
- Final authority
- Date
- October 1, 2026
- Decisions
- 12 zoning decisions
- Outcome
- Approved, unanimous
Projects in this meeting (4)
Each is its own project; some span multiple hearingsTree Removal for Wild Spring Phase 3 Subdivision
ApprovedHeritage Tree Removal for Sullivan Track
Approved1 condition of approval
Fee Schedule
Approved2 conditions of approval
Stormwater Master Plan Adoption
ApprovedFree sample: decision 1 of 12
Tree Preservation Workshop
Workshop on the city's tree ordinance history (1978-2014) and potential near-term amendments including updating the $150 fee-in-lieu (unchanged since 2005), heritage tree thresholds, caliper measurement to 4.5 feet, mitigation at building permit stage, tree survey every 3 years instead of 5, and minimum 3-caliper-inch replacement trees. No vote; direction given to staff to pursue options and bring ordinance amendments ahead of Council retreat.
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Key Decisions (12)
Decided
Tree Preservation Workshop
Approved
Fee Schedule Amendment with ASR Pool Fee Waiver and Reimbursement
Vote: unanimous2 conditions attachedMoved by Nicole Thompson
Approved
Stormwater Master Plan Adoption (Comprehensive Plan Amendment)
Vote: unanimousMoved by Stephen Chang
Approved
Tree Mitigation Fund Ordinance Amendment
Vote: unanimousMoved by Robin Griffin
Approved
Heritage Tree Removal - Sullivan Tract Preliminary Plat
Vote: unanimousMoved by Andrew Nadine
Approved
Heritage Tree Removal - Crossroads Site Development
Vote: unanimousMoved by Stephen Chang
Approved
Heritage Tree Removal - 1717 Garlock Drive
Vote: unanimous1 conditions attachedMoved by Andrew Nadine
Approved
Heritage Tree Removal - Wild Spring Phase 3
Vote: passedMoved by Michael Herrera
Approved
Purchase of Fire Engines and Ladder Truck
Vote: unanimous
Approved
TML Region 10 Regent and Director Election Vote
Vote: unanimousMoved by Natomi Blair
Approved
Resolution Supporting Restoration of Lakewood Lake Level (WCID)
Vote: unanimous1 conditions attachedMoved by Andrew Nadine
Decided
Solid Waste Commercial Collection Hours and Requirements Direction
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Development Activity (4)
Sullivan Tract
Residential
Crossroads
Industrial
Wild Spring Phase 3
Residential
Single-family home at 1717 Garlock Drive
Residential
Market Signals (5)
Commercial Demand
Staff noted residential development is leveling out while commercial is…
Infrastructure
Leander adopted its first Stormwater Master Plan and is developing…
Sentiment
Council is actively seeking to balance tree preservation against development…
2 additional market signals with full detail in Pro.
Agenda results
Each land-use item on the agenda, with its recorded voteWhit Creek Trail subdivision
Case PP-26-0084
Approved
freeApprovedmoved by Andrew Nadine
Discuss and consider action regarding Tree Removal Case TRP-26-0057 regarding the removal… subdivision
Case TRP-26-0057
Approved
freeApprovedmoved by Michael Herrera
Acceptance of public infrastructure for Lot 1, Block A Tylerville Commercial Subdivision…
Case PICP-23-0103
No vote recorded
Nameless Road subdivision
Case CP-25-0051
No vote recorded
Who spoke
20 distinct speakers; 14 identified names.
All speaker roles: 5 Councilmember, 7 Staff, 2 Applicant Rep, 2 Public, 2 Witness, 1 Mayor, 1 Clerk.
Identified name roles: 4 Councilmember, 6 Staff, 1 Mayor, 1 Witness, 1 Clerk, 1 Applicant Rep.
Speaker sample: Dan Mitchell, Applicant Rep.
13 more identified names in Pro: 4 Councilmember, 6 Staff, 1 Mayor, 1 Witness, 1 Clerk.
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Zoning terms (14)
110 recorded timestamps
- commercial (33 timestamps)
- residential (22 timestamps)
- zoning (13 timestamps)
- subdivision (8 timestamps)
- plat (6 timestamps)
- approved (2 timestamps)
Decision moments (12)
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