Council approves rezoning of 166.9-acre tract on Texas Avenue despite floodplain questions

The council approved a large rezoning request (Zoning Case 2026-45) to change approximately 166.9 acres at 6002 Texas Avenue from agricultural/open space to a mix of patio homes, multifamily, and general retail. Tim Littlejohn summarized staff findings and said Planning & Zoning recommended approval; notifications returned one in favor and three in opposition (about 2.78% opposition).

Agent Tal Fillingham told council the proposal would include several zoning districts and that significant areas of the property are in floodplain or floodway, which the applicant and engineer will address during later engineering and permitting. "Quite honestly, those creeks and boundaries of the floodway... provide additional buffers between these zoning types," Fillingham said. Council carried the motion after the public hearing and staff presentation.