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Council introduces Payne’s Depot annexation and R-2 PUD zoning amid heated debate over growth, variances and moratorium
Summary
Council members introduced an ordinance to annex about 30.22 acres on Payne’s Depot Road and to rezone the Sharp property to an R‑2 planned unit development. The first reading drew extended debate over development density, requested variances and whether the city should pause residential annexations while code changes are prepared.
The Georgetown City Council on July 28 introduced ordinances to annex roughly 30.22 acres on Payne’s Depot Road (the Sharp property) and to rezone the site to an R‑2 planned unit development (PUD). The proposal presented by city planning staff and the applicant would allow a mixed‑housing project shown on a concept plan as about 240 apartments, 15 townhomes and 65 single‑family homes, and it included multiple variance requests that prompted extended debate among council members.
Ben Fleming, the city planner, told council the parcel lies inside Georgetown’s urban service boundary and has been shown for development in prior comprehensive plans; staff and the planning commission recommended consideration of the rezoning to R‑2 PUD. Applicant and…
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