Developers outline ‘Selah’ plan for West Travis: park, collector street and asks from city spark council caution

Fredericksburg — Developers seeking a voluntary annexation for roughly 42 acres at the end of West Travis presented a concept called “Selah” on March 18 that would include a neighborhood of roughly 60–70 lots in phase one, a proposed five‑acre community park, and a collector‑street connection (Moore Street) that planners say could link to larger future road projects.

Why it matters: City staff and several council members described the developer’s requests — which include asking the city to contribute roughly $1.5 million toward half the park cost, pave and curb an extension of Moore Street, extend water/sewer/electric utilities, and waive impact fees — as substantial. Several council members said they were not prepared to approve those financial concessions at this early…