A future mixed-use development in Round Rock could become activated around the Brushy Creek Regional Trail, with an update to the framework guiding planning for its design under consideration.
What you need to know
The Round Rock City Council will consider a request to amend a planned unit development zoning for a 110.54-acre property located near the southwest intersection of Kenney Fort Boulevard and East Palm Valley Boulevard at an upcoming meeting. Included in the proposed amendment is a shift from a mixed-use development with a "Main Street" focus to one with a trail-oriented design.
The request received initial approval from the city's Planning & Zoning Commission in March.
In an April 21 council packet briefing, Planning & Development Services Director Brad Dushkin said this would be the first such design concept in the city of Round Rock.
The details
The property includes a portion of Brushy Creek at its southern border, and the proposal would relocate a portion of the regional trail along the creek farther from its banks, to connect with commercial, residential and private outdoor recreational opportunities, the amendment states.
The change is recommended by city staff and comes at the request of The Drenner Group, representing the developer, Milhaus.
Additional plans in the proposed amendment include a pedestrian-friendly paseo, similar to the one in downtown Round Rock, lined by ground-floor retail with multifamily housing from the second floor up.
Remember this?
The property was zoned to a PUD from business park zoning in 2021 and planned to include multifamily, single-family and townhome-style residences. The amended PUD proposal also includes a new warehouse and office use, but requires that they be built no larger than 20,000 square feet and on the northern portion of the property, away from the creek.
Why now?
Per the proposed amendment, as developers provided more information about plans for the project, it was determined that the original zoning standards would be incompatible with the site. City staff worked with the developer to pivot to the trail-oriented design presented.
What's next?
Council will consider the measure for a vote during its April 23 meeting, at 6 p.m. in City Hall, at 221 E. Main St., Round Rock. Additional information about Round Rock City Council meetings, norms and procedures is available at www.roundrocktexas.gov/city-about-round-rock/city-council.
