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Round Rock council approves PUD, development agreement and tax‑credit resolution for 220‑unit affordable apartment project at 3000 Sunrise
Summary
Council approved a development agreement, a planned unit development (PUD) rezoning and a resolution of no objection for a 220‑unit affordable housing project proposed at 3000 Sunrise, designed to serve households at up to 60% of area median income and subject to a 30‑year affordability period under the Low Income Housing Tax Credit program.
Bradley, planning staff, briefed the council on a development agreement and a planned unit development zoning application for a 6.04‑acre tract at 3000 Sunrise. Under the proposal the developer would build a single, up‑to‑five‑story building with up to 220 units reserved for renters at or below 60% of area median income, with deed‑restricted affordability for a minimum of 30 years.
Bradley explained zoning and design details: an underlying MF‑3 (urban multifamily) district, structured parking under the building, and a waiver to allow 50% of required parking to be surface rather than entirely structured. The PUD includes additional amenities and on‑site social services space for resident programming. Bradley said the developer will be required to follow city zoning and not seek low‑income housing tax‑credit abatements that would conflict with the agreement.
Willie Boulay, identified as a developer and one of the project owners, described income certification and compliance. Boulay said the tax‑credit program requires an initial qualification and an annual, lighter review and added, “Folks are allowed to stay…until you reach 140% of the area median income.” He said ownership expects to own and manage the property for at least 15 years.
The project team told council they had no public speakers at the planning and zoning hearing and that the commission unanimously recommended approval. The council voted to adopt the development agreement, the resolution of no objection for the tax‑credit application, and approved the rezoning on first reading.
Why it matters: the project would add 220 income‑restricted units in a central corridor near transit and employment nodes; parking requirements and added resident services were part of staff and council discussion.
Next steps: the project proceeds through site‑development, building‑permit review and state tax‑credit success; the developer and staff will return to council as required by permitting and financing milestones.
