By WAYLON CUNNINGHAM The same set of controversial revisions to the Unified Development Code rejected by city staff and City Council last year will be re-submitted to Council by the recently resurrected UDC Advisory Committee. In a unanimous vote at its meeting July 20 -- the third in as many weeks -- it was motioned by committee member Clyde Davis and seconded by Wes … [Read more...]
Committee’s private meeting raises questions about compliance with Open Meetings Act
By WAYLON CUNNINGHAM One week after an advisory committee banned city staff from attending their meetings, the panel met behind closed doors -- in public just long enough to convene and adjourn. The City’s Unified Development Code (UDC) Advisory Committee met July 5, spending four minutes in public convening and adjourning the 90-minute executive session. The … [Read more...]
Committee agrees to meet without staff on UDC changes
By SHELLY WILKISON A year has passed since the City Council adopted multiple changes to the Unified Development Code, but an advisory committee is reopening discussions suggesting city staff did not present the committee’s recommendations in their entirety to Council. The UDC is the set of rules and standards that guide development in the city and its … [Read more...]
Council votes on roadways, representation, code revisions
By WAYLON CUNNINGHAM This week’s City Council meeting saw a hefty agenda packet. An update on last year’s changes to the Unified Development Code reignited a point of contention. The city’s interests will be voiced to the 85th Texas Legislative session. And a consulting firm will help city planner draft a transportation plan. All Council members were present except Ron … [Read more...]
Unified Development Code tops agenda
By Christine Bolaños Recommendations from the Unified Development Code Advisory Committee topped the three-and-a-half-hour Liberty Hill City Council meeting Monday night. Committee chair Jon Branigan presented the findings to the council that included general provisions, review authority and compliance, applications and permits, zoning districts, subdivisions, site … [Read more...]
Council asked to reconsider sewer impact fees for restaurants
By SHELLY WILKISON Several business leaders, three of whom are appointed members of the City’s Economic Development Corp. Board of Directors, urged the City Council Monday to revisit the fees the City charges new restaurants to connect to the sewer system. Like other municipalities, the City of Liberty Hill uses Living Unit Equivalents (LUEs) as a way to measure … [Read more...]
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