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Council continues 10.7-acre Warnock PUD after design questions, schedules June 3 follow-up
Summary
Council continued a proposed planned unit development (PUD) for about 10.7 acres after members raised design and setback concerns; the applicant said updated materials would be uploaded before the next meeting.
WACO, Texas — The Waco City Council on May 20 continued consideration of a proposed planned unit development (PUD) for approximately 10.709 acres after council members raised questions about lot setbacks, building design and compatibility with neighboring subdivisions.
Why it matters: The PUD would reclassify property now zoned R-1B to a PUD and set standards and a concept plan for future residential development. The Planning Commission recommended approval 6–1 with four conditions; councilmembers said they wanted more detail from the developer before final action.
What happened: Director Peters presented the concept plan and read the Planning Commission’s findings and four conditions. The conditions included: (1) the final PUD must meet development standards in the concept plan and site requirements from the plan review committee including grading, drainage, floodplain engineering, utilities, signage, parking, access, circulation, landscaping, refuse and fire access; (2) compliance with the subdivision ordinance before building permits are issued; (3) final PUD design standards consistent with Code of Ordinances section 28‑2‑223 to promote architectural compatibility and require substantive elevation variety; and (4) coordination with city staff regarding a sidewalk on Hermosa Drive connecting the development to Buena Vista Park prior to final PUD plan and plat submittal.
Councilmember concerns and public comment: Councilmembers — including Ewing — said they supported increased housing supply but were uncomfortable approving the concept without clearer detail on setbacks, site grading and house orientation. Applicant Larry W. Jackson said the team had addressed city comment letters and planned to remove single-story plans so remaining homes would have two-car garages and elevations compliant with staff comments. Jackson said he would upload revised preliminary/final plats and construction drawings before the next business day.
Neighbor Randy Gonzales, who lives at 1942 Madera Drive, asked where the main entrance would be; Jackson confirmed the primary entrance would connect to a road off Loop 340 and described Hermosa Drive as curving into a cul‑de‑sac that would lead into the subdivision.
Action: A motion to continue consideration to the June 3 council meeting passed on a recorded vote (council recorded voting yes: Fairfield, Lozano, Porter Root, Ewing, Chase and Holmes).
Next steps: Staff and the applicant are expected to provide revised plats and design materials reflecting the changes described by the applicant before the June 3 meeting. The Planning Department will review those documents for consistency with the Planning Commission conditions and the subdivision ordinance before the council takes further action.
Sources: staff presentation, Planning Commission recommendation (6–1), public comments from applicant Larry W. Jackson and resident Randy Gonzales, council roll-call vote.
