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Assistant to the city manager Sir Riosock explained the changes were proposed as part of the FY 2026 budget process after department benchmarking with nearby cities and to ensure the city’s fee schedule aligns with regional practices. He said the public hearing is required under state law when reauthorizing building permit fees.

During council discussion, one council member asked staff to strike the proposed resubmittal fees for commercial construction that would apply after a third review, saying staff had been working to reduce repeat reviews and the fee should wait until performance data shows the process is running smoothly. “I would like to see some of the data bear out that that's smoothed out and working before we start charging for it,” the council member said.

Council voted to approve the ordinance with the removal of resubmittal fees for commercial permits. The council recorded the motion as passing unanimously.

The adopted revisions affect land‑use, subdivision and building permit fees handled by Development Services, and user fees administered by Parks and Recreation; staff said the revisions were benchmarked against Cedar Park, Georgetown and Round Rock. The ordinance includes standard severability and savings clauses; final fee language will be incorporated into the city’s official fee schedule and applied during the FY26 budget year.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","City Council Regular Meeting","oneSentenceSummary","Leander City Council held a required public hearing and adopted changes to the development and parks fee schedule as part of FY26 budget preparations, removing proposed resubmittal charges for commercial permits pending more data on permit review performance.","taxTitle","Leander, Williamson County, Texas","taxId",2825,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6450112,"City Council approves zoning change for Peak Performance training center near 183A and Woodview Drive",270,971000,1241000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5873574-fe0cb08766f6252b01dc87267b5be10f&start=971&end=1241","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5873574-fe0cb08766f6252b01dc87267b5be10f/thumbnail_971000.jpg","/articles/6450112/Leander/Williamson-County/Texas/City-Council-approves-zoning-change-for-Peak-Performance-training-center-near-183A-and-Woodview-Drive","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6450112-06856d8cc950535dc20213d9f8a977d0/orig.mp4?Expires=1774880557&Signature=JcgxkHgdxEbU4DIJAzLzwy3MuC-w8mqS~WV5Ajt6vT2oTwsMuecyu0Xx~eGVTJMQAY6OebhCEVwdkj8poGm2A-gxFzrpKKuudrOOqzqI6tz7c8AjY-scO6hWns1UmYdZCFl1eGrYPhnn-jZD6sZ46pr-CKdMpbgFVlN4iwz80a53VciQtkIKAOPTDv4UfwX8Be4Qd6qr65UUbGpMeJInBOF6UT95ih9~SwVHIHCp2CwjWkvleqTTmNfG2nQLkJ1IBRm2~7HdNdCeNB8NcfL~PyIc0J1Ga2s92klhbpBAO5UB9ZsV9LXh4SdhNiY6BIbTC8xjZEnHfE8YlB57C9hI2w__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Leander City Council on Oct. 2 unanimously approved a zoning change (Z‑25‑0176) to allow a Peak Performance Training Center at the southeast corner of 183A and Woodview Drive.

The change rezones three parcels totaling about 12.595 acres from interim SFR‑1B and SFS‑2B single‑family categories to GC2C (general commercial, conditional). Michael Griffin, executive director of development services, told the council the planning and zoning commission recommended approval on Aug. 28 and staff supported the request.

Applicant Gary Shill, who with his wife Paula owns Peak Performance Training Center, told the council the new facility would be about 23,000 square feet — roughly triple the capacity of their current 9,000‑square‑foot location— and would serve local schools with after‑school programming, summer camps and life skills instruction. “Our instructors go through a thousand‑hour certification process,” Shill said, describing the center’s training and continuing‑education routines.

Council members who spoke during discussion cited the applicant’s school partnerships and community programming as reasons to support the rezoning. A motion to approve passed unanimously.

The council’s approval clears the zoning step; the applicant will still need to complete permitting and development review before construction and occupancy.

Minutes from the meeting show no public speakers opposed to this request during the hearing. The council did not attach additional conditions to the zoning in its approval.","The Leander City Council unanimously approved rezoning three parcels totaling about 12.6 acres from interim single‑family uses to GC2C general commercial to allow a 23,000‑square‑foot Peak Performance martial arts and youth services facility near the intersection of 183A and Woodview Drive.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6450093,"Council approves settlement authorization on PUC docket for Hero Way Development certificate amendment",110,3761000,3871000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5873574-fe0cb08766f6252b01dc87267b5be10f&start=3761&end=3871","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5873574-fe0cb08766f6252b01dc87267b5be10f/thumbnail_3761000.jpg","/articles/6450093/Leander/Williamson-County/Texas/Council-approves-settlement-authorization-on-PUC-docket-for-Hero-Way-Development-certificate-amendment","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6450093-19da0fe9ab4052ade9e139e46cc95f1e/orig.mp4?Expires=1774880557&Signature=Gj63svMHemK5mU3gXTfyMjpx9Ey1CHcx69dq3hw1Qdj7BT0WZweqgBGEf3kgQzT9aHG~sJih8Rx3zcEla2wRzTUCs6jd78fiuu175IqBRJTptPe-YLpRgwfOWzBgYRcpAj3M7JIWxUqt6KGENcZhB~ZozhS1BvcRJCq4rsD2b76DzS9HDz7zt~xfFKgcJY9La4S56LQCLjOvrevMvFP7gnHnxHLjF4yLOGWVPR7O9auaO6r42wjtImj0B3hTsMsu8fDcce73zhBjtenW51X8D0pPCEKEkecl-P~EtANFjYd8-FoHFFkiduQCvRHvfL8QmeSjzSAwPIPCDkVDjF12kg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Leander City Council voted Oct. 2 to approve and authorize execution of a settlement agreement discussed in executive session regarding Public Utilities Commission docket number 57824.

Council convened an executive session to confer with legal counsel on the petition by Hero Way Development LLC to amend certificates of convenience and necessity (CCNs) in Travis and Williamson counties. After returning to open session, a council member moved to approve the settlement discussed in executive session and to authorize the city manager and city attorney to execute documents necessary to effect the settlement. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously.

Council did not disclose settlement details in the open session record beyond the motion to approve and the authorization to sign implementing documents. The action was recorded as a unanimous vote. The settlement will be implemented through the city manager and city attorney executing the required documents.","After an executive session the Leander City Council authorized a settlement related to Public Utilities Commission docket number 57824, a petition by Hero Way Development LLC to amend certificates of convenience and necessity in Travis and Williamson counties, and authorized city staff to execute settlement documents.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6450098,"Council denies special‑use permit for Keta Social sweepstakes game room in Old Town after reconsideration",1842,1626000,3468000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5873574-fe0cb08766f6252b01dc87267b5be10f&start=1626&end=3468","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5873574-fe0cb08766f6252b01dc87267b5be10f/thumbnail_1626000.jpg","/articles/6450098/Leander/Williamson-County/Texas/Council-denies-specialuse-permit-for-Keta-Social-sweepstakes-game-room-in-Old-Town-after-reconsideration","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6450098-5103a6e7163f819780e2e2be8d34f812/orig.mp4?Expires=1774880557&Signature=CXCvSHPMPzbdxL2T3TZUoW2-2HXaAIW0-SsHgO7l5J3dyZ~n52CE0pCLX87cWp7DLIA3o5UhmxONhtJiJ6epEOzXvDev8oMxj6VgBxH8ZCHtg7u1urMaveC3LAb-Aps6egfkFg5hDoiInN5VByf6G9UO6s6GT9zhIAiNI6bzEzvA1rNTs-KKWIPZx1P-p8dVCof0NzIe~68JxvtboTKhZz2PhAz3X8PUKc1YMg3Ed0UyL216gGvhw8IV201fz8nLY844szOOZJfp30Mv01l9v8~nRiq2wF2xxy4bGbdJPt4CCGz220uofOS4waLRQP-DDr06XqDERT-EYxk1EHpIzg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Leander City Council on Oct. 2 denied a special‑use permit (Z‑25‑0184) that would have allowed Keta Social, a sweepstakes‑style entertainment venue, to operate at 107 N. U.S. 183 in Old Town Leander.

Council first voted 4–3 to reconsider the item after a Sept. 16 denial and allowed the applicants and investors to present additional information. Teresa Voda, owner, and investors provided a detailed presentation on security, operations, charitable giving, hours, proposed parking modifications and hours of operation. Investors said the venue would primarily serve local residents, retirees, veterans and others aged 18 and up, and described internal security measures including camera coverage, limited cash on site, two‑person opening/closing procedures and alarm links to Leander Police Department.

Supporters from the community, including David Stating of VFW Post 8760 and Culver’s co‑owner Andrea Tanner, urged council to approve the business, citing anticipated foot traffic and charitable contributions to local organizations.

Council members raised repeated concerns about the site’s heavy traffic and limited parking in Old Town and emphasized consistency with city land‑use policies. A motion to approve a conditional special‑use permit (proposed conditions included a 24‑month term, alternative crushed‑granite parking, specified reduced hours of operation and no BYOB) was made and seconded, but the motion failed and the special‑use permit was denied.

Council members who opposed the permit said the Old Town location was not consistent with the city’s long‑term plan for that district and highlighted safety and access concerns at the intersection. Supporters argued the applicants had mitigated security risks and committed to community contributions and to relocating if the site proved unsuitable.

The council’s final action denied the special use; applicants were offered the opportunity to seek alternative locations or return with different proposals consistent with applicable zoning designations.","After a reconsideration and extended public presentation, the Leander City Council denied a special‑use permit (Z‑25‑0184) for Keta Social, a sweepstakes‑style entertainment venue proposed for 107 N. U.S. 183 (Old Town). The council debated parking, location suitability for Old Town and conditions proposed by applicants and council members.",{"_33":112,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":113,"_41":114,"_43":115,"_45":116,"_47":117,"_49":118,"_51":119,"_53":120,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":121,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":122,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6450102,"Council OKs Brushy Creek Regional Utility Authority bond issuance to fund water treatment expansion",180,1424000,1604000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5873574-fe0cb08766f6252b01dc87267b5be10f&start=1424&end=1604","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5873574-fe0cb08766f6252b01dc87267b5be10f/thumbnail_1424000.jpg","/articles/6450102/Leander/Williamson-County/Texas/Council-OKs-Brushy-Creek-Regional-Utility-Authority-bond-issuance-to-fund-water-treatment-expansion","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6450102-5dec66eba6e6b699b40ba34762311433/orig.mp4?Expires=1774880557&Signature=mtqQ4p8kJzPWeCpppaoVNjrndZS5Xye3hADUIdc~yMy9zP0vLfLpNz~lfV4pbyIomniSDoTBGa2VR7EWsIhznhPdxpsHbuBMzLDIhq6EsRPHy9a0NAUNkyjV6lUntAP9d-DmyxpZ56r1VGPv8vQRaF8Bij6b2iDr-WbYE6LYWsTp35GEjjNcsmYi9PKknm44KwncEIHL9k3RZvu6if7jGBTom~F-7DdLJJFt~bdpvhYJ0B8O110MQn6KG-txISBnlaAs2l1KgAK66wYayYQoOC8zQ6ZXPiN0X5FApFkop6oL5jaUBLUGnIDHJmPH-OfVFIolLawQ1tJ097kDIgjYZg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Leander City Council voted unanimously Oct. 2 to approve a resolution authorizing the Brushy Creek Regional Utility Authority (BCRUA) to issue contract revenue bonds to fund the next phase of a regional water treatment and distribution project.

Chief Financial Officer Williams told the council the bonds would finance the phase‑2 Brushy Creek regional water treatment and distribution project, complete a deep water intake with capacity cited in the presentation as 145 million gallons per day, expand phase‑1D treatment capacity, and cover electrical and utility improvements. Williams said the issuance amount would be approximately $36,200,000 and that the loan had previously been approved by the Texas Water Development Board. The bond issue was described earlier in the agenda item text as $36,240,000; staff provided $36,200,000 in the presentation.

Williams said the proposed bonds would carry a 25‑year amortization and an anticipated interest rate of 3.79 percent; estimated annual debt service is roughly $2.4 million and was included in the FY26 utility fund budget. The BCRUA board is expected to formally authorize the issuance on Oct. 23, with closing anticipated before Nov. 19, 2025. Mayor Pro Tem Thompson, who serves as a BCRUA representative, said the expansion is long‑needed and expressed support for the financing.

A motion to approve the resolution passed unanimously. The resolution authorizes bond sale procedures and delegates execution of financing documents as needed; staff said the financing terms match prior issuances and expected repayment schedules.","Leander City Council voted unanimously to approve a resolution allowing the Brushy Creek Regional Utility Authority to issue roughly $36.2 million in contract revenue bonds to fund phase‑2 of the Brushy Creek water treatment and distribution project, including a deep water intake and treatment capacity expansion.","actionData","errors"]

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