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Council declines historic-landmark designation on first reading for Running Rope Ranch; motion fails
Summary
On first reading the council did not approve the historic-landmark designation for part of the Running Rope Ranch property (Item 40). The motion to approve the H zone failed after a divided vote with five yes, three no and three abstentions.
A proposed historic-landmark (H) zoning for part of the Running Rope Ranch property—sought to protect archaeological resources including reported Native American middens and springs—failed on first reading (Item 40).
Callen Contreras of the Planning Department explained the site history and staff recommendation. The property was identified in a 1969 University of Texas survey as containing archaeological resources; the Texas Historical Commission confirmed artifacts and features remain within the broader area. Contreras and staff recommended a delineated H area that excluded a planned drainage/detention location at the property.
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