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Commissioners approve 575‑lot Kickapoo development; developer to improve skewed Kickapoo/1488 intersection
Summary
The court approved a 175‑acre development near FM 1488 that includes 575 lots, right‑of‑way dedication and stormwater detention. The developer agreed to contribute toward right‑of‑way acquisition and to realign a skewed Kickapoo/1488 intersection to improve safety; multifamily and build‑to‑rent housing were prohibited in the approvals.
The court reviewed and approved a large development proposal on Kickapoo Road—about 175 acres with 575 lots—that included several concessions intended to improve county transportation and safety.
Ross, the county engineer, summarized planned improvements including right‑of‑way dedication for Kickapoo Road, stormwater detention for nearby infrastructure and intersection realignment to replace a 30‑degree skew with a 90‑degree alignment at Kickapoo and FM 1488. The developer (Castle Rock) committed to contributing $750 per linear foot toward acquiring the required right-of-way when that acquisition proceeds.
Key conditions included prohibitions on build‑to‑rent and multifamily construction inside the development, minimum lot-width distributions (ratios described by the engineer) and developer-funded aesthetic buffers, masonry fences and a community park. Commissioners said the plan would materially improve traffic flow and safety at a currently problematic intersection.
The court approved the item by voice/hand vote; the approval included variances tied to lot-width standards that the county typically grants for large plats. County staff said a contract deputy agreement will be required at a later stage to support public safety needs in the new development.
