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Planning staff member Mikayla Lynn told commissioners the property, which totals roughly 25.78 acres, is zoned as a PUD with a GC-2A base zoning in front and SFT-2A in the rear. The removal request covers trees impacted by public-improvement work such as waterline construction, sidewalks, a shared access driveway and a detention pond. Staff said no heritage trees are proposed for removal and that the applicant would preserve approximately 78% of the remaining trees on site.

Lynn described the applicant's mitigation proposal in detail. The report lists removal of trees sized 8–18 caliper inches totaling 167.5 caliper inches (about 8% of total coverage) and removal of trees sized 18–26 caliper inches totaling 272.25 caliper inches (about 13% of total coverage). Because the 8–18 caliper-inch removals are under the 50% threshold, no mitigation is required for that group; the applicant has elected a fee-in-lieu approach for the 18–26 caliper-inch trees. Lynn said payment of the fee will be required before issuance of the site-development permit.

An applicant representative responded to a commissioner question about trees near the detention pond, saying an arborist report (to be provided) indicated one of the live oaks in that area is likely failing. The representative said, \"It is clearly, failing. It's got barked, it's scribe, and, things like that. So it's it's got a hollow piece to it as well.\" The representative said the detention pond configuration cannot be changed to preserve that tree.

Commissioners asked a few clarifying questions about the pond and tree locations; no public commenters spoke on the item. Commissioner Lewis moved to approve the tree removal request; the motion was seconded by the vice chair. The chair called for the vote, asked \"All those in favor?\" and the motion passed.

Staff noted the fee-in-lieu must be paid as part of the site-development project before the site-development permit will be issued.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Leander - P&Z Commission","oneSentenceSummary","The commission approved tree removal case TRP-25-0040 to remove 12 significant trees for commercial development at 675 Kaufman Loop; staff said none are heritage trees and applicant will pay a fee in lieu for protected-size removals.","taxTitle","Leander, Williamson County, Texas","taxId",2825,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":44,"_47":80,"_49":81,"_51":82,"_53":83,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":84,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":85,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6479362,"Commission approves rezoning for 12.6-acre site to allow martial-arts center and future commercial development",606,132000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5694587-9a398c51fab43fd389b35aac017800e7&start=132&end=738","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5694587-9a398c51fab43fd389b35aac017800e7/thumbnail_132000.jpg","/articles/6479362/Leander/Williamson-County/Texas/Commission-approves-rezoning-for-126-acre-site-to-allow-martial-arts-center-and-future-commercial-development","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6479362-d05ba04012fa9b71835858c350e6e7c7/orig.mp4?Expires=1770506684&Signature=ML54a79JXbZO8l8~ciZK3EFGYpKRg~0tObtvn01Qub-N85bZTr0inkyerknPsr5sOF5hgGNfSeujK6GQfwkeAuabspWuWddtzeJAB1NeI4s0v0zn28da2GdRvhq0ht~bemJ7iYQwstVdrnXzcBAuPJ5FMpWKu8yhAuRnkzZP4f04jmddwqYNYZCvGwyV-IQYxsQ1bbF34jKME~oNV7SO0gv9aw~S204uhgGLhbEsVAVDmWNOyj4n3QmbX5KW9PHVb-6Wn1Pu~0TVS5UhEIz54H65iKq0WfFi5S4zliHnDdlClELgYTXtGYJ28ZpbDJAjSvq0rPKYH9~jBlmH6LC3Hw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Leander Planning and Zoning Commission on a unanimous voice vote approved zoning case Z-25-0176 to change three parcels totaling 12.595 acres from interim single-family designations to GC-2C general commercial.

The change covers Williamson Central Appraisal District parcels R343706, R343707 and R343708, generally southeast of U.S. 183A and East Woodview Drive. The applicant said two of the parcels (Lots 2 and 3) will be developed for Peak Performance Training Center and Lot 4 is intended for future commercial uses.

Staff described the request as the first step in the zoning process, saying the proposed GC-2C zoning aligns with the city’s comprehensive plan designation of a “multi-use corridor” on a priority corridor and is compatible with surrounding uses, including Life Church to the north and nearby apartments and townhomes. Staff also noted the agent completed the neighborhood outreach required by city procedures and that one homeowners association — the Stewart Crossing subdivision HOA — and the Park at Crystal Falls apartments were notified; staff reported no specific zoning-related concerns were submitted to revise the request.

Applicant Gary Shill, who identified himself as owner of Peak Performance Training Center, told commissioners he and his wife have operated a school in Cedar Park since 1997 and have purchased the Leander property to build a larger facility. \"We've purchased the land already in the process of developing the land to give us a synergistic feel for kids and families inside of that,\" Shill said. He said the planned facility would be roughly 23,000 square feet and that his programs serve children as young as 3 through adults, including after-school pickups from nearby schools.

Commissioners discussed architectural standards and zoning intensity. Staff clarified the applicant requested a \"type 2\" site component to limit certain high-intensity uses (for example, to indicate they were not seeking a gas station), and one commissioner said making the site more restrictive than requested would be unnecessary. Several commissioners said GC-2C is appropriate given the site's visibility along the highway and surrounding commercial development.

Commissioner Landry moved to approve the zoning change; Commissioner Mahan seconded. The commission chair called for the vote, asked \"All those in favor?\" and the motion passed.

The commission's action is a zoning decision only; the staff presentation noted this is the zoning step and that the applicant will need to pursue subsequent site-development approvals, site plans and permits before construction could begin.","The Leander Planning and Zoning Commission voted to rezone three parcels totaling 12.595 acres from interim single-family districts to GC-2C general commercial, clearing the way for a Peak Performance martial-arts facility and future commercial buildings.","actionData","errors"]

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Commission approves removal of 12 significant trees for Kaufman Loop commercial site; applicant to pay fee in lieu

Commission approves rezoning for 12.6-acre site to allow martial-arts center and future commercial development