Austin: City of Round Rock Approves Revised Planned Unit Development for Mixed-Residential Project

Strategic Insights -

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)