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Council approves rezoning for Clear Creek site despite neighborhood safety concerns
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Summary
Council approved rezoning of roughly 5 acres along Barrington Trail from B5 (business) to R2 (two‑family residential) after a public hearing that included safety concerns about proximity to Stan Schluter Loop and an applicant assurance that houses will not front the busy road.
The City of Killeen City Council approved an ordinance to rezone approximately 3.25 acres plus 1.746 acres (lots on Barrington Trail and West Stansluder Loop) from B5 business district to R2 two‑family residential (case Z26‑05 / PH26‑014).
Staff (Mescher) said the request aligns with the Killeen 2040 comprehensive plan and noted that the Planning and Zoning Commission had unanimously recommended approval. During the public hearing, resident Melissa Brown warned that placing multifamily housing near Stan Schluter Loop—a high‑speed thoroughfare—could endanger pedestrians and children. The applicant, Preston, replied that none of the proposed houses would face Stan Schluter Loop and that the property had been vacant for about 18 years.
Councilmember Solomon moved to approve the rezoning; Mayor Pro Tem Alvarez seconded the motion and the council voted to carry the motion. The council then closed the public hearing and proceeded with other business.
The ordinance caption was read into the record and staff will follow standard steps to record the zoning change and any required effective dates.
