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...]
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...]
P&Z gives nod to gravel parking lots downtown
By SHELLY WILKISON The City’s Planning & Zoning Commission voted Monday to recommend that the Council amend the development code allowing for the use of less costly materials in parking lot construction downtown. The issue was brought to city staff and the Commission by Mayor Connie Fuller, who in recent weeks has been discussing with a downtown business owner the … [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...]
Family recounts blessings, progress one year after the storm
By Christine Bolaños When an F5 tornado struck Joplin, Miss., in May 2011, causing 158 deaths, injuring more than 1,000 people and costing $2.8 billion, the world watched in horror. One Liberty Hill family hopped in the car as part of a local church mission trip and decided to help families devastated by the deadliest tornado to hit the United States since 1947. The … [Read more...]
Developer has big dreams for Liberty Hill
By Christine Bolaños A place where children can run free along big oak trees under the bright sun and clear blue skies while parents chat and watch over them. A place where someone can walk to their back porch, sit down with a cup of coffee and take in the scenery, even when home is an apartment. A place where families can enjoy frozen delights while catching up on … [Read more...]
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