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Terrell council approves Terra Nova planned development after weeks of public debate
Summary
The Terrell City Council voted to approve Ordinance No. 3118 on Tuesday to rezone about 1,544.5 acres to a Planned Development (PD‑25‑3118) for the Terra Nova project and authorized staff to finalize a development agreement with NM10 Terrell LLC.
The Terrell City Council voted to approve Ordinance No. 3118 on Tuesday to rezone about 1,544.5 acres to a Planned Development (PD‑25‑3118) for the Terra Nova project and authorized staff to finalize a development agreement with NM10 Terrell LLC.
The ordinance and associated development agreement follow weeks of staff briefings, developer presentations and a public hearing in which dozens of residents spoke for and against the project. Supporters said the master‑planned community would add parks, trails, and commercial amenities; opponents warned it would strain roads, water and city services and asked for stronger environmental review near a former Nike missile site.
During the public hearing, Beto Mesa said the project “threatens to change the fabric of our community,” listing worries about traffic, noise and higher property taxes. Several speakers urged phased development and tighter,…
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