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Council approves alley abandonment, PUD amendment and rezoning to support infill and multifamily development
Summary
Council approved abandonment of a 0.082-acre alley, an amendment to the Cowan Village PUD (allowing multifamily/commercial flex on 4.29 acres), and rezoned 0.242 acres at 2120 Washington Ave to O3, with Plan Commission recommendations and standard conditions.
WACO — The Waco City Council on Jan. 20 approved several land‑use items intended to support downtown infill and multifamily housing.
Director Clint Peters presented a Plan Commission recommendation to abandon approximately 0.082 acres of Baron Alley between North 5th and North 6th streets, noting the alley is unpaved and not used for public access. The abandonment was approved with two conditions: (1) an easement must be retained and recorded for any utilities discovered or utilities may be relocated at the developer’s expense, and (2) the property owner must coordinate with the Waco Fire Department for fire access during site development.
The council also approved an amendment to the Cowan Village PUD concept plan affecting about 10.54 acres, including a land‑use change for 4.29 acres along Richie Road from commercial to multifamily/commercial flex. Plan Commission recommended approval subject to the final PUD plan meeting all development standards and the parcel being platted prior to building permits.
Separately, the council approved a rezoning request to change a 0.242‑acre property at 2120 Washington Avenue from C2 (Community Commercial) to O3 (Office Limited Commercial). Plan staff said the rezoning brings the residential use into conformance with the zoning ordinance and that infrastructure is adequate.
An engineer representing the property owner, Jonathan Cannon, addressed the council to answer questions about the Cowan Village amendment. Each item passed on council vote.
