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Consider public testimony regarding, and an ordinance rezoning 5.37 acres out of the J.M. Harrell Survey, Abstract No. 284 from the PUD (Planned Unit Development) No. 89 zoning district to the PUD No. 157 zoning district. (First Reading)*
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HISTORY: In 1999, the 5.37 acre property was zoned, with additional acreage surrounding it, to a Planned Unit Development (PUD) known as La Frontera West (PUD #39). In March 2011, this property was rezoned, also including surrounding acreage, to a new PUD known as Frontera Vista (PUD #89). Still the property remains undeveloped. Although PUD #89 allows for multi-family residential and commercial development, there is a cap on the number of total residential units within that PUD that would not allow for the number of units proposed for this development. The existing PUD also includes some development standards that have become outdated. For these reasons, and because everything around this property is now developed, a new PUD with new development standards is proposed.
STAFF REVIEW AND ANALYSIS:
Round Rock 2030 Comprehensive Plan and Zoning: The 2030 Future Land Use Map designates the property for mixed use. If adopted, the PUD proposes multi-family development and/or commercial development which are permitted within the mixed use land use designation. The Round Rock 2030 Comprehensive Plan recommends the City consider rezoning proposals that provide for a variety of housing forms and price points to meet the needs of our growing population. The intent is to enable a mixture of housing types within the city to meet all residents’ needs and preferences through all stages of life.
Location criteria: The Round Rock 2030 Comprehensive Plan provides location criteria for each land use category. Pertinent to the subject property, the Plan states that urban multifamily development should be located near employment centers or major transportation or commercial nodes. Commercial development should be located as an extension of an established commercial area that does not conflict with adjacent residential uses. Since 1999, this site has been included in PUDs that allow for commercial development. In this scenario, the PUD proposes development standards that limit commercial uses to those that are compatible with nearby residential multi-family developments. Therefore, the proposed PUD complies with the above-listed location criteria.
Traffic, Access, and Roads: The PUD proposes utilization of one existing driveway and identifies two conceptual driveway locations from Sundance Pkwy and one conceptual driveway location from Frontera Dr. The location of driveways and other potential transportation improvements will be finalized during site plan review in accordance with city standards.
Proposed Planned Unit Development zoning: The proposed PUD allows for urban multi-family residential development and a limited list of commercial uses from the C-1a (General Commercial Limited) zoning district as defined in the PUD development standards.
Urban multifamily development shall have a maximum of 375 residential units and a maximum building height of five stories, including parking structures. The PUD incorporates the requirements of the MF-3 (Multifamily – Urban) zoning district, which include balconies on at least 25% of all dwelling units, internal stairways, amenities, and streetscape and landscape features.
For this PUD, required residential garage parking percentages are based on the proposed density at time of site development permitting. Where the proposed density exceeds 45 dwelling units per acre, all required residential parking shall be located within a structured parking garage that is directly attached to the residential building.
Where proposed density is less than 45 dwelling units per acre, a hybrid parking arrangement is allowed that would require at least 50% of required residential parking to be accommodated within a garage. At least 35% shall be located within a structured parking garage directly attached to the residential building so that the parking garage is internal to or wrapped by the residential structure. The remaining 15% of required garage parking spaces can be located within detached garage structures and/or tuck-under garage parking spaces located beneath the individual residential structures. All remaining required residential parking can be surface parking that is not located between the building and the street.
Generally, the MF-3 (Multi-family Urban) zoning district requires all residential parking to be within structured parking; however, to incentivize the development of additional housing units in Round Rock and based on feedback we have received regarding changing market conditions, the City is amenable to allowing the required garage parking for this development to be based on the proposed residential density at time of site development permitting.
The design elements of the building shall substantially comply with the depictions contained in Exhibit C.1 and C.2, including but not limited to elevation variation, roof pitch, and building orientation. The urban multi-family open space requirement shall be satisfied with a landscaped open space area or the provision of one (1) additional amenity beyond what is required by the MF-3 (Urban Multi-family) zoning district.
The proposed development will exceed the requirements of the MF-3 (Urban Multi-family) zoning district by providing foundation treatment for building facades facing Sundance Parkway and Frontera Drive in accordance with Section 8-10 of the Zoning & Development Code.
Planning and Zoning Commission: On August 20, 2025, the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of the proposed PUD by a vote of 7-0. One commissioner was absent. There were no public speakers for this item.