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Stephanie Nysus of Freese & Nichols (presenting for Bridle Nichols/consultant team) summarized the technical methodology: identify a 10‑year capital improvement plan (CIP), calculate the portion of each project attributable to 10‑year growth, apply the statutory credit required by Chapter 395 of the Texas Local Government Code, and divide eligible costs by projected growth in living‑unit equivalents (LUEs) to derive a maximum allowable impact fee per service unit.

Nysus presented impact‑fee calculations that produced maximum allowable fees of $3,197 per service unit for water and $3,181 per service unit for wastewater. \"We do apply the bridal [statutory] credit that's required by chapter 395 ... in the alternative you can apply 50% credit,\" Nysus explained when walking through the methodology. Staff noted those updated maximums are near Cedar Park\u0000current fees and that most of the CIP costs are existing infrastructure that already contain excess capacity.

Public‑works staff recommended retaining the current fee schedule rather than raising fees to the calculated maximums. Nanette McCartan (Public Works) and staff said a small increase could trigger a new third‑party financial audit required by Chapter 395 and that the audit cost could eliminate the fiscal benefit of a modest fee increase. \"What staff is recommending at this point is just to retain our current fee,\" staff said.

The consultant reviewed the CIP maps and described water drivers (production capacity, storage, fire flow) and wastewater drivers (treatment capacity, lift stations, conveyance to avoid sanitary sewer overflows). The water CIP included roughly 20 miles of existing pipeline with 4 miles of proposed pipeline and a new pump station/ground storage in the northwest service area; the wastewater CIP included about 19 miles of existing pipe, four existing lift stations and proposed expansions including the Brushy Creek regional treatment plant expansion.

Nysus outlined a timeline: staff will submit the impact‑fee report by Aug. 12, return to the committee Aug. 19 for review, and present recommended ordinance language and a public‑hearing schedule to City Council in September and October, with a public hearing tentatively set for Oct. 23 and second reading in November. Chapter 395 requires five‑year updates and added new audit rules; staff noted the law also restricts frequency of increases (no increase within three years of a previous increase).

Committee business also recorded a separate vote to approve minutes from the May 20 meeting. Committee members moved to approve the minutes and voted unanimously to adopt them.

No formal fee change was adopted at the July 15 meeting; staff and consultants plan additional review and a public hearing sequence later in the year.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Cedar Park - Planning & Zoning Commission - Jul 15, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","Consultants presented a water and wastewater impact‑fee update to the Capital Improvement Advisory Committee showing maximum allowable fees near current levels; staff recommended retaining current fees because the calculated maximums are only slightly higher and a required third‑party audit would erode benefits of a small increase.","taxTitle","Cedar Park, Williamson County, Texas","taxId",2824,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6510126,"Planners back zoning‑code edits to match state law on voting standards, notice signs and online posting",820,2433000,3253000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5398900-cfe4c5674f7873415522a2f8f2d0c397&start=2433&end=3253","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5398900-cfe4c5674f7873415522a2f8f2d0c397/thumbnail_2433000.jpg","/articles/6510126/Cedar-Park/Williamson-County/Texas/Planners-back-zoningcode-edits-to-match-state-law-on-voting-standards-notice-signs-and-online-posting","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6510126-2649623398be80a4849efd800cd92f9d/orig.mp4?Expires=1771137067&Signature=gO70DeuhU52OYU6p0bd2EGtp~3RmYLG~dRb3los78TyH3XlPCwEQYvCugqbCBC~RzT3u351eczVBi8r5Y8ads5t0pOgBBIa6rXl10u2-7Rs8ZeXXMvvKi4wOl-f4M9C8P4RFT9k8F~YHlf14Pb2iexjZjqDE~0cXgAH8X-od7n9LX7GRbEt0c4Mw2INmVLXBTH39b-RX2CKP9nQrsCVdgbtmldMSROwmKKU4nzAuWREwC4px4NcjLG~09K6uUrSN9JZQYyx7RJG53SVGUMOprpdjtbuavrigKYmeWo-ecGKczMe7HqKIcTxztk28z4Tu~BoPe569FK8p5nnC2JtLkQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Planning & Zoning Commission unanimously recommended on July 15 that City Council adopt zoning code updates to reflect changes in state law triggered by House Bill 24 and to adjust related local procedures and fees.

Andreina Davila, development services, explained that House Bill 24 amended Texas law on voting and notice for certain zoning cases and added posting and internet requirements. \"House bill 24 ... added this new section to essentially for zoning cases that result in an increase of residential units. ... that petition will need to be signed by 60% of the adjacent property owners,\" Davila said, and staff explained the city already requires the majority vote specified by the statute in many cases.

Davila said state changes also require online publication and a 24‑by‑48‑inch sign posted on properties subject to notice; Cedar Park’s existing code required 24‑by‑36 signs in some circumstances. To accommodate the larger signs staff proposed increasing the spacing interval between posted signs from 200 feet to 500 feet and adjusting the fee schedule to cover the larger sign production and placement.

Commissioners asked practical questions about implementation, including whether public notices in the Austin American‑Statesman are behind a paywall and whether developers could post additional signs voluntarily. Davila said the city already posts notices on its website as a matter of policy and that staff posts the required signs on properties to meet statutory posting and maintenance obligations.

Some commissioners suggested keeping the 200‑foot spacing despite the larger sign size to improve visibility for residents who rely on local outlets and community publications; others noted the change merely aligns city code with state law and city practice. Chair and commissioners urged residents and stakeholders to attend upcoming council hearings if they had concerns.

Commissioner Antel moved to recommend approval of the ordinance updates as written; Commissioner Bradford Brown seconded. The Planning & Zoning Commission voted 6‑0 to recommend the code updates to the City Council. The amendment packet will go to City Council for public hearing Aug. 14 with action and second reading slated for Aug. 28.

The proposed code update includes explicit references to the Texas Local Government Code voting standards, a new requirement that notice be posted on the city website, a required 24\" x 48\" on‑site notice sign standard, a proposed adjustment of sign spacing from 200 ft to 500 ft, and a fee change to cover the larger signs.","Planning staff recommended, and the commission unanimously approved, amendments to conform Cedar Park’s zoning rules to recent state changes (House Bill 24): updated voting references, online posting, larger on‑site signs and an adjusted interval for sign placement with a fee change to cover sign costs.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6510131,"Cedar Park planners recommend new spacing and queuing rules for gas stations, car washes, day cares and private schools",2196,212000,2408000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5398900-cfe4c5674f7873415522a2f8f2d0c397&start=212&end=2408","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5398900-cfe4c5674f7873415522a2f8f2d0c397/thumbnail_212000.jpg","/articles/6510131/Cedar-Park/Williamson-County/Texas/Cedar-Park-planners-recommend-new-spacing-and-queuing-rules-for-gas-stations-car-washes-day-cares-and-private-schools","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6510131-a5a5a64c34abba488e319d15dfdae653/orig.mp4?Expires=1771137067&Signature=iwfYuqlhZJvs6JEJS3C5M8pwLmIPfLBLSKSaR6GpRAJxYVgxN7uPBOw0WIetrj7v2~H2yHRvkZyYw0ZPu1UVM568DaSG6d1-wZVo8pcEj~7Y-dGkontZZBNZRwUyRqUtdlZ2jJKfPBIQ3aYFnkVo4ladxmliRK0dSlG16JYWnG1R51Us6bly-7yp25BHaYdXDDhCZthEBdfGH9W8Bl9QxETHyted2EJiFlEpl~RKbD3qhdf6AjaDBevltigwDVsM8xf5PiOucTbGh9563wH2pf7vBOgpUVx5Bfur57hA42gV8GZVYvU2bmxnGq-m0ftHN3z237QQk-JdcPeA-GCvUw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Cedar Park Planning & Zoning Commission on July 15 recommended that City Council adopt amendments to the city zoning code that would add new spacing and operational conditions for four special uses — gasoline service stations, car washes, day care centers and private schools.

Amy Lank, development services, told commissioners the changes came from a council‑directed subcommittee and a review of past special use permit requests and benchmark cities. \"The proposal in the packet today is to amend the gasoline service station by requiring an additional conditional standard that is requiring a half mile spacing between any new gas station and any existing gas station,\" Lank said. She also described parallel spacing and operational conditions for car washes and new vehicle‑queuing analysis requirements for day cares and private schools.

The proposed amendments would: require a 0.5‑mile spacing between any new standalone gasoline service station and existing stations (accessory gas pumps to an existing grocery would still require a special use permit but be treated differently); require 0.5‑mile spacing between new car washes and existing car washes plus 300‑foot spacing from single‑family residential districts; move day care centers to a conditional use in some low‑intensity commercial districts and require a vehicle queuing analysis where appropriate; and limit private schools in certain residential/office/industrial districts while requiring queuing analyses where a special use permit is still needed.

Lank said staff notified more than 300 impacted business owners and held about 15 meetings; since publishing the public packet staff received seven calls or emails asking for more information, five comments in opposition and one comment in favor. \"Most, with the exception of one, were all in favor of the proposed amendments,\" Lank said of the meetings with business owners, while also noting the written comments in the packet.

Two business owners spoke during the public hearing. Mohammed Imam, who identified himself as a joint owner of a gas station on Ronald Reagan Boulevard, urged a longer spacing standard: \"To me, it seems like half a mile of radius is very, very generic and too short of a distance,\" he said, recommending one to two miles. Naveed Mahmood, a professional engineer and small developer, likewise recommended a two‑mile minimum for new gas stations and said existing zoning should remain in force for existing businesses.

Commissioners discussed the tradeoffs. Some members supported the subcommittee’s recommendations but questioned whether the half‑mile figure was arbitrary and urged site‑by‑site analysis. Others noted that the proposed rules would not remove existing legal rights for current businesses and that expansions would generally require a special use permit. Amy Lank clarified: existing businesses may operate as they do today; expansions that increase the size or scope of the use would trigger the special use permit process.

Commissioner Antel moved to recommend approval as presented; Commissioner Sneed seconded. On a roll call vote the Planning & Zoning Commission recommended the amendments to City Council by a 5‑1 vote. The record shows five recorded aye votes and one no; roll‑call names were read during the meeting. If City Council concurs, the item is scheduled for a public hearing Aug. 14 with action and second reading on Aug. 28.

The amendment package includes specific technical conditions and maps that show existing stations and the half‑mile buffers; staff said the concept plan and site development review would still be required after any special use permit approval, and that parking, drainage and landscaping are handled downstream during site development review.

Public comment and the subcommittee’s benchmarking were cited repeatedly in the discussion; commissioners and staff encouraged affected owners to attend the upcoming council hearings to state concerns or suggest alternate spacing distances.

Votes at a glance: Recommendation to City Council on special‑use zoning amendments — motion to recommend approval as presented; mover: Commissioner Antel; seconder: Commissioner Sneed; tally: yes 5, no 1; outcome: recommended to council.","After a subcommittee review, the Planning & Zoning Commission voted 5-1 to recommend zoning-code amendments that add spacing requirements for new gas stations and car washes, require vehicle-queuing analyses for day cares and private schools, and align where private schools can locate. The package moves to City Council in August.","actionData","errors"]

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