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Residents raise drainage, traffic and foundation concerns as council continues Horseshoe Bay West variance
Summary
At a public hearing the Horseshoe Bay West variances were opened but continued to Feb. 17 after staff said it lacked complete engineering reviews; nearby residents raised concerns about a 19-foot cut-and-fill, possible rock crushing, drainage impacts, a blind intersection and potential damage to retaining walls and foundations.
The Horseshoe Bay City Council opened public hearings on variance requests for a proposed Horseshoe Bay West garden-home development but continued the matter to Feb. 17 after staff said it did not yet have required engineering reviews.
Development Services Director John Byron told the council staff had not received all third-party engineering comments and therefore could not recommend action. Brienne Kelsey, representing Replay/Horseshoe Bay Resort Destinations (the applicant), told the council the applicant plans to return in February for a full introduction and walkthrough once materials are complete.
Several nearby residents used the public-comment period to press specific concerns. A resident identified in the sign-up as K. Colrret said the proposed 19-foot cut-and-fill raised questions about noise, drainage, environmental impacts and the type of rock on site; the resident also asked whether a rock crusher would be necessary. Richard Gray, who lives on Diamond Hill, said the intersection of Bay West and Thundercloud is a blind crest and described it as a safety hazard that warrants a traffic and parking plan from the resort. Randy Lloyd said dividing the former 'rut house' property and removing an adjacent retaining wall could require jackhammering that might damage nearby foundations and asked to see any engineering reports.
Councilmembers emphasized the need for complete engineering plans, traffic and parking details, and construction staging information, including where contractors would park during work. Several councilmembers moved to continue the hearings so staff and the public could review the missing materials; the motion passed and the hearings were scheduled to reopen Feb. 17 in the new City Center.
What’s next: The applicant will work with staff to provide engineering documentation and project visuals prior to the Feb. 17 hearing; council asked staff to post or make available the engineering materials so residents can review them in advance.
