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Council members urge resident representation, outreach for Old Town master plan; developers and zoning questions noted
Summary
Council members discussed the Old Town comprehensive/master plan and the need for resident representation on the planning committee; Katie reported meetings with developers of Buffalo Crossing and encouraged Old Town residents to provide feedback on zoning.
Councilwoman Katie (last name not specified) told the council she met with “a couple of people in Old Town who [had] some zoning questions” and urged residents to participate in the Old Town master-plan process so the committee includes resident voices, not only businesses.
Katie said she and Councilwoman Norma (last name not specified) had discussed the appointments for the Old Town Comprehensive Plan and noted there were “a lot of businesses, but we don't have any residents from Old Town on the committee.” She asked other council members to identify Old Town residents who could serve on the committee.
Katie also reported meeting with the developers of Buffalo Crossing to discuss issues and said she attended the ISD advisory meeting and the Central Texas LGHN conference. She suggested the city consider participating in the Central Texas LGHN organization and praised the conference for regional planning conversations.
Why it matters: The Old Town master plan will shape future zoning, business mix and resident experience in the historic area. Council members raised the absence of Old Town resident representation on the plan committee as a gap they want to fill.
What was not decided: The council did not vote or confirm appointments during the updates segment; Katie’s remarks were informational and a request for council assistance in recruiting residents.
