Council approves rezone for townhomes to occupy planned unit development
BY BROOKE SJOBERG
Round Rock City Council rezoned a 6.5-acre tract of land to a planned unit development Jan. 13. Located off Old Settlers Boulevard, the property is set to be developed into a townhome community with a maximum of 78 units. The dwellings are planned to be three stories in height, with a minimum 10-foot setback, masonry wall and trees. The units will also be oriented north to south, with the front and back of each unit prohibited from overlooking adjacent property, according to city documents. Amenities to be provided to residents of the development include a dog park, a playground and picnic areas.
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Brad Wiseman, Round Rock’s planning and development director, highlighted the details during his presentation of the project. He said multiple homeowners in an adjacent subdivision expressed concerns that the project would allow residents to see directly into their neighbors’ yards. He said in his experience that is a common concern with many residential projects.
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Hutto zones 11 acres for senior living community
BY CARSON GANONG
for senior-oriented housing; the city has one dedicated senior living community. “The waitlist for market-value [senior housing] is over two years, so I feel like this is something that Hutto really can use,” Council Member Krystal Kinsey said. As part of the development, Sage Architecture will contribute to the extension of Live Oak Street, which will run along the north side of the property when complete. Sage Architecture representative Robert Bond said construction on the NorthStar development is expected to begin this summer and take between 16 and 18 months.
A new senior living community is on its way to Hutto following action by Hutto City Council. Council approved planned unit development zoning for an 11.74-acre lot west of Exchange Boulevard at its regular meeting Jan. 6. Developer Sage Architecture plans to use the site to construct an active adult community called NorthStar Hutto. NorthStar Hutto will be a 216-unit multifamily complex intended for residents age 55 and older, and amenities include a clubhouse, a pool and a dog park. Officials said Hutto has a need
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