Government
BY KAMERYN GRIESSER & KATY MCAFEE
Rollingwood reveals plans to revamp Bee Caves Road corridor
Area officials urge wildfire prevention With a hot, dry summer approaching in Central Texas, local leaders are urging residents to prevent wildfires. Mayor Kirk Watson, Travis County Judge Andy Brown and emergency personnel gathered May 6 to share prevention tips and safety measures. What the experts say Brown and Watson gave the following tips for preventing wildfires: • Never throw lit cigarettes on the ground or out of a car window • Do not drag trailer chains • Avoid parking on or driving through tall, dry grass, especially during a drought • Be cautious with outdoor activities that could cause sparks
Corridor land use In the coming months, council will act on rezoning corridor parts from “office” to “commercial” to allow for a broader range of uses. Residential 69%
Office 14% Retail 8% Civic 4% Parks 3% Vacant 2%
The city of Rollingwood unveiled a new incen- tive program April 25 to encourage redevelopment along Bee Caves Road to allow for more restaurant and retail options. In a nutshell Rollingwood Community Development Corporation President Colin Harvey said redevel- oping the corridor would generate vital sales tax revenue for the city’s growth. While the south side of the road has had success attracting large retailers, the north side has struggled, Harvey said. “We really need to engage with developers and investors directly, like they don’t really even know who we are,” Harvey said.
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What’s next Changes are likely within the next five to 10 years, Harvey said.
Lakeway eyes land for possible residential project The city of Lakeway has set its sights on 5.4 acres of land near H-E-B and the Baylor Scott & White Institute for Rehabilitation for a new residential site plan. The background homes and 18 multifamily townhomes. The land has been zoned for commercial use
since 2006, but it has remained undeveloped due to its location and large retailers nearby, Lakeway City Manager Joseph Molis said. What they decided A final decision was postponed until June to work out details within the PUD.
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At an April 15 meeting, City Council considered a planned unit development proposal for a medi- um-density housing project, with 30 single-family
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