Leander officials greenlight zoning change for proposed Life Time gym

The pool deck would measure approximately 45,000 square feet, with an outdoor bistro and seating area, according to the letter of intent. The pool would feature a combined lap and leisure pool, with family swimming typically occurring between 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., according to city documents.

According to Natalie Nye, a representative from Life Time, the facility is working to keep the pool 200 to 400 feet away from residences to the south.

“There’s potential that it could move around a little bit, but we don’t want to go any closer than that,” Nye said.

The project intends to use Brushy Creek as a buffer between the gym and the townhomes, said Sydnie Hansen, a Leander assistant planner. Life Time has not received any objections after informing neighboring properties about the proposed zoning change, according to Nye.

The proposed change will go before Leander City Council members June 18, according to a letter sent to neighboring property owners.

A closer look

Additionally, Life Time offers two hours of daily childcare for children between the ages of 3 months and 11 years.

Life Time has already begun preliminary traffic reports and will provide a "robust report” as part of its site development plan, Nye said.

Although part of the site was previously rezoned to general commercial for the Greenlight Village development, the project’s developer has not moved forward with the development, according to the presentation.

Currently, Life Time has five locations across the Austin area.