G-10-06-24-10A1 - 6/24/2010ORDINANCE NO. Ci 0(0'74'iok(
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY OF ROUND ROCK 2000
GENERAL PLAN BY ADOPTING THE DOWNTOWN MASTER PLAN,
AND PROVIDING FOR A SAVINGS CLAUSE AND REPEALING
CONFLICTING ORDINANCES OR RESOLUTIONS.
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Round Rock has previously adopted the
Round Rock General Plan 2000, which sets out the procedure for adopting neighborhood plans,
and
WHEREAS, the Round Rock General Plan 2000 requires that neighborhood plans be
adopted through an amendment to the General Plan, and
WHEREAS, City Staff has submitted the Downtown Master Plan for adoption, and
WHEREAS, the Downtown Master Plan was recommended for approval by the Planning
and Zoning Commission at a public hearing on February 3, 2010, and
WHEREAS, the City Council desires to amend the Round Rock General Plan 2000 by
adopting the Downtown Master Plan, Now Therefore
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROUND ROCK,
TEXAS:
I.
That the Round Rock General Plan 2000 is hereby amended by adopting the Downtown
Master Plan, as set forth in the attached Exhibit "A".
II.
A. All ordinances, parts of ordinances, or resolutions in conflict herewith are
expressly repealed.
B. The invalidity of any section or provision of this ordinance shall not invalidate
other sections or provisions thereof.
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C. The City Council hereby finds and declares that written notice of the date, hour,
place and subject of the meeting at which this Ordinance was adopted was posted and that such
meeting was open to the public as required by law at all times during which this Ordinance and
the subject matter hereof were discussed, considered and formally acted upon, all as required by
the Open Meetings Act, Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, as amended.
Alternative 1.
By motion duly made, seconded and passed with an affirmative vote of all the Council
members present, the requirement for reading this ordinance on two separate days was dispensed
with.
READ, PASSED, and ADOPTED on first reading this day of
, 2010.
Alternative 2.
READ and APPROVED on first reading this the (D' day of .-1/1
2010.
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READ, APPROVED and ADOPTED on second reading this the � day of
UV./ ,2010.
ATTEST:
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SARA L. WHITE, City Secretary
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ALAN MCGRAW, Mayor
City of Round Rock, Texas
ROUND ROCK, TEXAS
PURPOSE. PASSION. PROSPERITY
City Council Agenda Summary Sheet
Agenda Item No. 10A1.
Consider an ordinance amending the Round Rock 2000 General Plan and adopting the
Agenda Caption: Downtown Master Plan. (Second Reading)
Meeting Date: June 24, 2010
Department: Administration
Staff Person making presentation: Will Hampton
Communications Director
Item Summary:
The goal of the Master Plan is to create a vibrant downtown that adds a thriving sector to Round Rock's economy.
The Plan aims to create an achievable design and policy strategy for a flourishing town center featuring a mix of
retail, dining, entertainment, residential and public spaces, in a walkable and historically sensitive environment.
After more than a year of public input, staff and consultant development, the Planning and Zoning Commission
voted unanimously in February to recommended approval of the Plan.
Strategic Plan Relevance:
Two of the Four Strategic Themes: Places and Spaces (Community Character and Environment; Recreation, Arts and
Culture), and Economic Diversification (Economic Vitality, Talent and Human Capital)
Principle 1: Diversification — Housing, Recreation and Cultural Options
Principle 2: The Seven Experiences — Place, Opportunity, Access, Growth
Principle 3: Relationships — With neighborhoods; opportunities for partnerships, leveraging of resources
Cost:
Source of Funds:
N/A
N/A
Date of Public Hearing (if required):
Recommended Action:
May 13, 2010
Staff and the Planning and Zoning Commission recommend approval.
First reading of the ordinance was approved June 10, 2010