Austin: City of Round Rock Approves Revised Planned Unit Development for Mixed-Residential Project
The Austin City Council has approved a revised Planned Unit Development (PUD) for the Arte development, a mixed-residential project proposed by W.B. Property Group near the intersection of South Mays and East Logan streets in Round Rock, Texas. The revised development includes a maximum of 350 apartment units in buildings up to five stories tall, as well as a mix of six townhomes and duplex/single-family home structures, with surface parking. The project's proximity to creek property necessitates compliance with Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) requirements. The revised plans reflect a reduced number of apartment units compared to the original proposal, which called for 410 units.
Key Takeaways:
- The revised Arte development plan includes a maximum of 350 apartment units in buildings up to five stories tall.
- The project will feature a mix of six townhomes and duplex/single-family home structures, with surface parking.
- The development must comply with requirements from the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) due to its proximity to creek property.
- The revised plans reflect a reduction of 60 apartment units compared to the original proposal.
- The project will have two access points, and city staff is exploring adjustments to improve traffic flow alignment with nearby streets.
- The development aligns with the city's long-term strategic priority of revitalizing Downtown Austin, which includes facilitating a mix of residential development types within a quarter-mile of Main Street.
- The city aims to include a minimum of 1,000 housing units within a quarter-mile of Main Street as part of its Downtown implementation strategies.
Statistics:
- 350: The maximum number of apartment units in the revised Arte development plan.
- 410: The original number of apartment units proposed in the original development plan.
- 19: The number of townhomes proposed in the original plan.
- 6: The number of townhomes and duplex/single-family home structures in the revised plan.
- 11.25 acres: The size of the tract of land where the development will be built.
- 5 stories: The maximum height of the apartment buildings in the revised plan.
Sources:
- City of Round Rock, Texas
- W.B. Property Group
- Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ)