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Consider public testimony regarding, and an ordinance approving Amendment No. 1 to Planned Unit Development (PUD) No. 148 (Slate) to add an option for medium density urban multi-family development with allowance for surface parking, generally located south of E Old Settlers Blvd and west of W Mesa Park Drive. (First Reading)*
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Comprehensive Plan and Zoning: The PUD amended the Round Rock 2030 Future Land Use Map (FLUM) designation from commercial to residential upon adoption in 2023 to accommodate a high-density multi-family development with structured parking. Under the current location criteria in Round Rock 2030, new zoning for medium density multi-family is prohibited within half a mile of existing medium density multi-family and new buildings must be located more than 500 feet away from a single-family neighborhood. This forced the developer into the high-density option at the time, which was economically viable in 2023. However, due to market conditions that have drastically changed in the last two years, the structured parking requirement makes it impossible to obtain funding for new projects. City staff received several requests to amend PUDs to allow surface parking instead of structured parking to allow developments to move forward, but held firm to the criteria in Round Rock 2030. In late 2025, city staff discussed this issue with city council and council directed staff to begin the process to amend Round Rock 2030 and the Zoning & Development Code to open the door to more multi-family with surface parking. Staff have been working with this applicant since that time.
Proposed PUD Amendment: This property was previously zoned PUD to allow for high density urban multi-family development. The proposed amendment maintains that development option (referenced in the amendment as “High Density Urban Multi-family Development Option") and adds a second development option (referenced as “Medium Density Urban Multi-family”.)
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