Leander City Council voted 6-1 to approve a development plan for the Alexander Tract development Aug. 6, allowing 191 single-family homes to be built in two phases.
Although the 55-acre development received approval for its phasing plan, multiple council members expressed concerns about the condition of CR 267, which forms the western boundary of the development.
The plan
The development is slated to bring 117 residential lots across about 36 acres in its first phase, with the remaining 74 lots being built in a second phase on about 19 acres.
As part of the first phase, a roadway connection would connect Royal Palm Lane west toward CR 267, which city documents state would help circulation and traffic needed for the project.
Council members Natomi Blair, Michael Herrera and Andrew Naudin raised concerns about the state of CR 267, with Herrera calling the road “substandard.”
Robin Griffin, executive director of development services, said the city is working with the developer on the traffic study at the moment. Additionally, she said road improvements are part of the project.
Council member Annette Sponseller was the sole vote against the motion to approve the project.
Going forward
City documents indicate that developers hope to break ground in March 2027 and begin home construction in January 2028.
