The City of Leander Planning and Zoning Commission unanimously approved an amendment (Z‑24‑0137) to the PAG Leander H1 Planned Unit Development to permit an automobile dealership to use Lot 1, Block A for vehicle inventory parking without a primary building on that lot.

Staff explained the request would allow a dealership’s vehicle inventory to be stored on a separate lot from the dealership’s primary building; the request reserves a corner lot for future retail or commercial development and does not change previously approved PUD waivers. Staff recommended approval, noting the proposed uses are compatible with the GC‑4A (General Commercial) zoning designation and surrounding regional commercial uses.

A representative for the applicant identified himself for the record and said the applicant had contacted adjacent dealerships, including operators of the Honda and Hyundai dealerships. “We have reached out to Penske,” (Peter Cicero, applicant representative) was stated during the discussion. Commissioners asked about neighbor outreach and setbacks; no members of the public signed up to speak.

Commissioner May moved to approve the PUD amendment; Commissioner Lantrip seconded. The commission voted unanimously in favor. Staff said the PUD amendment is scheduled for city council consideration on Jan. 16.