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Council approves land‑use and zoning change for racquet club site, keeps language to limit excessive third‑party fees
Summary
The council approved a land‑use amendment and rezoning to allow a racquet club and public park on roughly 8.9 acres near Friendship Lane, after staff and applicant described a site plan that includes a public trail and park access and an agreement clause prohibiting unconscionable third‑party fees for public use.
The Fredericksburg City Council voted to approve a land‑use change and rezoning for approximately 8.91 acres at the Friendship Lane/Highway 87 corridor to allow a racquet club project and associated public facilities.
City staff presented the dual request — a land‑use amendment from medium‑density residential to public/semi‑public and a rezoning from R‑1 single‑family to Public Facilities — and noted both items were recommended by the Planning & Zoning Commission. Clifford Cross, director of development services, explained the city is a partner…
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