Buda commission unanimously approves Colony Phase 2A final plat for 61 residential lots

The Buda Planning and Zoning Commission voted unanimously to approve the final plat and replat for The Colony Phase 2A, a project filed by MI Homes of Austin LLC that covers approximately 12.830 acres and will create 61 residential lots, one parkland lot and three landscape lots.

Staff presented the proposal and recommended approval, saying, “This plat consists of 61 residential lots, 1 parkland lot, and 3 landscape lots over 12.830 acres of land.” Staff noted the subdivision is regulated by an existing Development Agreement (DA) and Planned Development (PD) and that the construction plans have been approved by the city engineer. A public improvement agreement and surety bond were presented to cover remaining improvements prior to recordation.

According to staff, the project has a history of prior approvals: the City Council approved the Colony DA in June 2020 with amendments in November 2023 and May 2026, and the Colony PD was approved in 2020 and amended in 2026. The commission heard that where public improvements are already installed they conform to approved construction plans and have been accepted by the city engineer.

Staff also explained why the public hearing was required: because the portion being replatted previously had F4 zoning (limiting lots to single-family homes), state law triggers a public hearing and notice to property owners within 200 feet when a replat is filed. Staff confirmed notices were provided to adjacent property owners.

A commissioner moved to approve the final plat as presented; the motion was seconded and carried by unanimous voice vote. The approval allows the applicant to proceed with final recordation and completion of the remaining public improvements under the provided public improvement agreement.