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Manor planning commission approves amended Holly Smith (Mustang Valley) plans after public concerns about drainage
Summary
The Planning and Zoning Commission approved an amended concept plan and amended preliminary plat for the Holly Smith (Mustang Valley) subdivision — 399 lots on about 136.92 acres — after public comments urged more time to review drainage and floodplain impacts. Commissioners approved related items in separate votes: one 3-1 and one 4-0.
The City of Manor Planning and Zoning Commission approved an amended subdivision concept plan and an amended preliminary plat for Holly Smith (also called Mustang Valley), a proposed 399‑lot development on about 136.92 acres at 15200 North FM 973.
The actions come after several residents raised concerns about stormwater, drainage and review time. Krista Sweer, a homeowner on FM 973, told the commission that “we do not have water quality control in the city of Manor,” and urged the city to require developers to retain and reuse stormwater rather than relying on detention ponds that release flows downstream.
The commission approved a related agenda item (item 6) by a 3‑1 vote; Commissioner Meyer cast the lone dissent. Separately, the commission approved the amended preliminary plat (item 7) by a 4‑0 vote.
Why it matters: Nearby residents told commissioners they have observed new, persistent flows through their…
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