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Lucas council rezones 17.5 acres to R2 for proposed single‑family lots
Summary
Council approved a request to rezone about 17.485 acres from Agriculture/Open Space (AO) to R2 (two‑acre single‑family lots) after staff said the request was consistent with the comprehensive plan and developer commitments for private street/HOA maintenance and minimal water impacts.
Lucas City Council unanimously approved Ordinance 2026‑04‑01044 on April 2, rezoning roughly 17.485 acres from Agriculture/Open Space to R2 single‑family residential. City staff told council the requested zoning matches the comprehensive plan and that proposed development standards would comply with R2 requirements.
Development Services Director Joe Hilburn described the site as north of Starnell Lane across from Lakeview Downs, noted the requested density of one lot per two acres, and said the developer proposed a private street dedicated to an HOA with a 50‑foot road easement and minimal impacts to water infrastructure — including a stubbed water main for future looping.
During the public hearing residents asked whether the proposed internal street would allow cut‑through traffic to existing neighborhoods and whether the subdivision might be gated; staff emphasized that the zoning action does not approve final street alignment or plat. Council members reiterated that only zoning (not road design) was before them and that any future plat or street changes would return for separate review.
After public comment, a motion to approve the rezoning was made and seconded; the Chair announced the motion passed unanimously.
The approved zoning change allows the applicant to pursue the next steps of subdivision and development under R2 standards, subject to subsequent platting, engineering review and any required approvals for street design or dedications.
