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NEW BUSINESS: CODE AMENDMENT INITIATION REVIEW SHEET Amendment: Consider initiation of amendments to Title 25 of the City Code related to the Barton Springs Zone. Description: Site specific amendment to SOS (Save our Springs) Ordinance as necessary for the development proposed in the Hays Commons MUD application C12M-2024-0003 including the development of 700 single-family residences, 12.1 acres of commercial use, parkland/open space and associated water, wasterwater, drainage and transportation infrastructure. Anticipated community benefits: • COA environmental protection for 497 acres of environmentally sensitive area (including 290 acres currently outside of the COA’s ETJ) • Superior parkland dedication including 225 acres of open space • Superior environment protections including bird safe design and light pollution • Enhanced pedestrian mobility including connectivity to Violet Crown Trai and 45S reduction criteria Traill Proposed Language: TBD (draft ordinance language will be brought to COJC and PC for a recommendation before going to Council for final approval). Background: The Hays Commons project is a proposed master planned community with a mix of single family residential, commercial, parks, and open space land uses. The property consists of approximately 497.85 acres generally located at FM 1626 and SH45. A 290-acre portion of the property is located outside the ETJ of the City and in unincorporated Hays County. The remaining 246 acres is in the ETJ of the City and within Hays and Travis County. The project is requesting the City’s consent to the creation of the Hays Commons Municipal Utility District. The purpose of the District is to finance improvements to prepare the site as it transitions from undeveloped land into a single-family development with a commercial area. The District will issue bonds to pay for infrastructure for water and wastewater service, drainage, water quality/floodplain mitigation, erosion control, roads, and parks. Approximately 46% of the project area will be preserved for conservation land, open space, and parks. Approximately 160 acres of conservation land will encompass the Little Bear Creek and provide environmental protection and ecological functions. Additional parks and open space will run along SH 45 and connect the neighborhood to the 45S Trail and the Violet Crown Trail regional trail networks. allow impervious cover for the project to exceed 15% NSA up to 25% NSA. Staff Recommendation: To be determined by WPD staff after initiation of the code amendment. The applicant is seeking a site-specific amendment to the SOS Ordinance to 1  Board and Commission Actions: Environmental Commission – did not recommend initiation on October 2nd, 2025, 3-3-1 Codes and Ordinance Joint Committee – to be reviewed on October 16th, 2024 Planning Commission – to be reviewed on October 22nd, 2024 Council Action: TBD Ordinance Number: associated with MUD case number C12M-2024-0003 City Staff: Leslie Lilly Phone: (512) 535-8914 Email: leslie.lilly@austintexas.gov (Case Manager) Sean Watson Phone: (512) 963 -2167 Email: sean.watson@austintexas.gov (Subject Matter Expert) 2