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Hold a public hearing and consider an ordinance amending the City of Killeen Thoroughfare Plan.
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DATE: September 16, 2025
TO: Kent Cagle, City Manager
FROM: Wallis Meshier, Exec. Dir. Of Dev. Serv.
SUBJECT: Thoroughfare Plan Amendment
BACKGROUND AND FINDINGS:
The City's Thoroughfare Plan establishes the transportation network for the City of Killeen and establishes a framework for the orderly development of roadways to include their alignments, connections, and classifications. As the City grows, it becomes necessary to amend or update the Thoroughfare Plan accordingly.
Staff finds the proposed amendment is necessary to align with existing and proposed residential growth, and to account for the topography of the area.
Area 1 Reclassification & Realignment of Briar Patch Lane Extension:
- Current Road Classification: Proposed Collector
- New Classification: Proposed Residential Collector
- Realignment: The existing topography prevents the construction of the proposed alignment.
Staff finds that the existing topography in the area would prevent the construction of the roadway as contemplated in the Thoroughfare Plan. Modifying the alignment and classification of the planned thoroughfare will ensure future east/west connectivity from Bunny Trail to South Fort Hood Street.
THE ALTERNATIVES CONSIDERED:
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Which alternative is recommended? Why?
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CONFORMITY TO CITY POLICY:
This item conforms with state and local policies.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
What is the amount of the revenue/expenditure in the current fiscal year? For future years?
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Is this a one-time or recurring revenue/expenditure?
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Is this revenue/expenditure budgeted?
This is not applicable.
If not, where will the money come from?
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Is there a sufficient amount in the budgeted line-item for this revenue/expenditure?
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FINANCIAL IMPACT:
What is the amount of the revenue/expenditure in the current fiscal year? For future years?
This is not applicable.
Is this a one-time or recurring revenue/expenditure?
This is not applicable.
Is this revenue/expenditure budgeted?
This is not applicable.
If not, where will the money come from?
This is not applicable.
Is there a sufficient amount in the budgeted line-item for this revenue/expenditure?
This is not applicable.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of the ordinance amending the City of Killeen Thoroughfare Plan. At its regular meeting on August 11, 2025, the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of the proposed amendment by a vote of 5 to 0.
DEPARTMENTAL CLEARANCES:
This item has been reviewed by Development Services and Legal Staff.
ATTACHED SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS:
Exhibit
Minutes
Ordinance
Presentation