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Bastrop City Council has approved a wave of measures so far in April to support the city’s continued growth, including new housing developments, infrastructure upgrades, traffic improvements, and expanded support for child care and cemetery services.
Fairview Cemetery raises fees, expands to meet growth in Bastrop
Those looking to bury their loved ones in Fairview Cemetery will pay higher fees as Bastrop officials work to expand availability and options.
What's happening
Officials said the new prices, which went into effect April 1, will support the cemetery's expansion to add more plots and a columbarium, a space used to store urns, to accommodate the city's growing population. City Manager Sylvia Carrillo-Trevino said Bastrop’s population is expected to soar from 14,000 to 20,000 by 2029, making this expansion necessary.
Read more from Editor Amanda Cutshall.
Bonds, property assessments approved for Valverde housing development
Bastrop City Council took key steps this week to move forward with infrastructure funding for the growing Valverde development, including approving property assessments, issuing bonds and increasing the developer’s reimbursement cap.
Some context
During its April 9 meeting, council approved three items tied to Improvement Area Number One within the Valverde Public Improvement District, which is a 410-acre residential housing development located near FM 969 and Puerto Plata Drive, according to city documents.
Development agreement for 290-acre housing project approved
Amid a wave of new developments in Bastrop, a planned mixed-use community at the intersection of SH 304 and Lower Red Rock Road is set to become the first to commit to future annexation into the city while still located outside city limits.
In a nutshell
At its April 8 meeting, Bastrop City Council approved development, utility and wastewater agreements for the Ironwood project, clearing the way for the nearly 290-acre project to move forward under a unique agreement that guarantees eventual incorporation into the city.
Read more from Reporter Jacquelyn Burrer.
Bastrop City Council greenlights new turn lane into Burleson Crossing East development
A new turn lane on the frontage road of Hwy. 71 onto Ed Burleson Road into the upcoming Burleson Crossing East retail development is one step closer to being constructed.
A closer look
Once completed, the turn lane is anticipated to improve traffic flow and congestion in the area. Burleson Crossing East is slated to include a Sprouts and LongHorn Steakhouse, according to previous reporting by Community Impact.
Sendero mixed-use development breaks ground in Bastrop
Bastrop is on track for more dining, retail, hospitality and wellness options after the groundbreaking of Sendero, a 75-acre mixed-use development.
The gist
Once completed, Sendero’s confirmed dining options will include a Chuy’s, Jersey Mike’s, Einstein Bros. Bagels and a Texas Roadhouse. A nail salon will also be included in the first phase of retail development. The development includes Alta Trails multifamily apartments, a hotel and 90,000 square feet of businesses centered around health and wellness, including Westlake Dermatology and Cosmetic Surgery.