The Hutto City Council approved a planned unit development for a Residence Inn Hotel at a meeting June 4.
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The Hutto Planning and Zoning Commission considered a request on May 5 to establish the Hutto Residential/Residence Inn PUD on a 2.9-acre tract at 328 Ed Schmidt Boulevard, seeking a height increase to 55 feet, reduced parking at 0.9 spaces per guest room, and allowance for a blank north facade.
The commission voted 3-1, recommending approval with these modifications in addition to an amendment requesting an update from the applicant on parking negotiations.
Howard Koontz, director of development services, spoke at the meeting and provided updates on the request to reduce the required parking standard and height of the hotel.
Council unanimously approved the ordinance.
In other news
Interim City Engineer Patricia Davis provided an update on capital improvement projects, including the city's new justice center. The preliminary site layout is completed and construction is expected to begin in the second quarter of 2027. Completion is expected in 2028.
In February, council approved a $1.56 million design contract with PBK Architecture for the justice center.
