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for the development, which will be paid by the developers through PID revenue. Huizenga said the developer is proposing up to $60 million in onsite infrastructure. The city will not be responsible for any bonds or debt accrued by the developer. “The city is required to authorize the issuance of bonds, but the city is not required to pay the bonds,” Huizenga said.
Before July 3, the development was within the city’s extraterritorial jurisdiction, or ETJ, requiring the annexation and rezoning of the property before development could begin. The development also acts as the city’s first Public Improvement District, or PID, which is a voluntary tax on the residents of the developed community to support construction costs. This system allows the city to sign off on bonds
After 12 years of planning, development and lawsuits, the Post Oak development, formerly known as The Reserve in Fair Oaks Ranch, is moving forward. During the July 3 City Council meeting, the annexation of the property was unanimously approved, following the approval of an updated development agreement on May 20. Previous iterations of the development resulted in several legal challenges between the previous developer and the city. With approval of a new development agreement, the updated project will feature larger lots, fewer buildings and additional incentives for the construction of Ammann Road near the property. City Manager Scott Huizenga said the amended development agreement reduces the originally planned 645 homes to 278 custom lots. In the original development agreement from 2013, homes were on lots averaging around half an acre, while the new lots will have one-acre minimums.
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Through 2024 bond funds approved by voters, the city is working on the Ammann Road recon- struction from Ralph Fair Road to the Kendall County Line. The planned project would include the expan- sion of two 11-foot-wide lanes and two paved shoulders. Ammann Road was identified as a thoroughfare in need of reconstruction due to the pavement condition. While the road project will not add new lanes, the expansion will widen the road to reduce narrow sections. Grant Watanabe, director of public works and engineering services, said the Ammann Road proj- ect is the largest bond project and costs around $6 million to complete. Construction is expected to begin in late 2026, occurring simultaneously with the residential development. Engineering services for the road project were approved by city council during the Feb. 6 meeting.
Ammann Road project breakdown Ammann Road is planned for reconstruction in 2026, funded through 2024 bonds.
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$6,413,961 total
Construction: $5,275,000 Management: $305,427 Design phase: $833,534
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Rather than have the southern sharp curve near Rolling Acres Trail, the road will cut through a small portion of the development property to provide a smoother corner. “The property owner is dedicating the right of way for the city to soften that curve, and they’re also contributing to our full Ammann Road construction project,” Huizenga said.
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What they’re saying
responsible city growth. Throughout the process, all Fair Oaks Ranch City Council members have unanimously supported the updated development agreement and annex- ation of the property. City council will consider the platting of the property at a future meeting. “We wanted something that was complemen- tary to the future of Fair Oaks Ranch,” Maxton said. “I think that’s what has really been a blessing in the formation of this development agreement.”
Fair Oaks Ranch Mayor Greg Maxton, during a May press conference, said nobody wants new development in the city, but Texas is a property rights state that allows property owners to sell to any party. The new developer has proposed a project that better aligns with the values of Fair Oaks Ranch, Maxton said. During the approval of the development agree- ment on May 20, Maxton said the development fits the character of the city. While development cannot be stopped, the agreement allows for
"The new developer has really come in and proposed something that is within the character
of what we want as part of the future of Fair Oaks Ranch." GREG MAXTON, MAYOR OF FAIR OAKS RANCH
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