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Planning commission asks staff to start nexus study for parkland fee-in-lieu
Summary
After extended debate, the Planning & Zoning Commission voted to direct staff to initiate a nexus study to calculate a fee-in-lieu amount and an acreage metric for parkland dedication consistent with legal requirements.
The Lago Vista Planning & Zoning Commission voted on Oct. 23 to direct city staff to begin a nexus study to determine an appropriate fee-in-lieu amount and the acreage standards for parkland dedication.
Commissioners discussed several approaches to parkland dedication during a lengthy workshop that included the city’s development staff and park leadership. Development Services Director Jordan Strohmeyer outlined options staff had seen in other Texas cities: fair‑market appraisals, national standards such as NRPA guidance, aspirational goals, and…
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