Discuss and consider action regarding Comprehensive Plan Case CPA-26-0020 to adopt the… plan amendment
Case CPA-26-0020
ApprovedZoneWire called it
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Leander Meetings
City Council Meeting, October 1, 2026
Approves Stormwater Master Plan Adoption (Comprehensive Plan Amendment), unanimous
2h 28m23,030 words
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What happened
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
ApprovedOpen this projectFollow free
Heritage Tree Removal for Sullivan Track
Approved1 condition of approval
Open this projectFollow free
Fee Schedule
Approved2 conditions of approval
Open this projectFollow free
Stormwater Master Plan Adoption
ApprovedOpen this projectFollow free
Free 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.
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 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…
Key Decisions (12)
Other
Tree Preservation Workshop
Approved
Fee Schedule Amendment with ASR Pool Fee Waiver and Reimbursement
Vote: unanimousConditions attached
Approved
Stormwater Master Plan Adoption (Comprehensive Plan Amendment)
Vote: unanimous
Approved
Tree Mitigation Fund Ordinance Amendment
Vote: unanimous
Approved
Heritage Tree Removal - Sullivan Tract Preliminary Plat
Vote: unanimous
Approved
Heritage Tree Removal - Crossroads Site Development
Vote: unanimous
Approved
Heritage Tree Removal - 1717 Garlock Drive
Vote: unanimousConditions attached
Approved
Heritage Tree Removal - Wild Spring Phase 3
Vote: passed
Approved
Purchase of Fire Engines and Ladder Truck
Vote: unanimous
Approved
TML Region 10 Regent and Director Election Vote
Vote: unanimous
Approved
Resolution Supporting Restoration of Lakewood Lake Level (WCID)
Vote: unanimousConditions attached
Other
Solid Waste Commercial Collection Hours and Requirements Direction
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…
Who Spoke (20)
MayorCouncilmember · 4Staff · 6ClerkApplicant's RepWitnessPublic · 2
On the record: the mayor, 4 councilmembers, 6 staff members, the clerk, the applicant's representative, a witness, and 2 members of the public.
Agenda scorecard
Our pre-meeting forecast, graded against the recorded voteZoneWire called 1 of 1 land-use forecast on this agenda.
This season: 2 of 2 (100%) forecasts called in this county.
Whit Creek Trail subdivision
Case PP-26-0084
ApprovedNot forecast
freeApprovedmoved by Andrew Nadine
Discuss and consider action regarding Tree Removal Case TRP-26-0057 regarding the removal… subdivision
Case TRP-26-0057
ApprovedNot forecast
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
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