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Hold a public hearing and consider an ordinance submitted by Central Texas Land Development Services on behalf of The Gary W. Purser Jr. 2000 Trust (Case# Z25-41) to rezone approximately 97.13 acres out of the Eugene La Sere Survey, Abstract No. 527 and the W. L. Harris Survey, Abstract No. 1155 from "A" (Agricultural District) to "R-1" (Single-Family Residential District). The subject property is generally located north of the terminus of Yates Road, east of the terminus of Mohawk Drive, and south of the terminus of Imperial Eagle Drive, Killeen, Texas.
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DATE: January 20, 2026
TO: Kent Cagle, City Manager
FROM: Wallis Meshier, Exec. Dir. Of Dev. Serv.
SUBJECT: Zoning Case # Z25-41: "A" to "R-1"
BACKGROUND AND FINDINGS:
Property Information:
Property Owner: The Gary W. Purser Jr. 2000 Trust
Agent: Central Texas Land Development Services
Current Zoning: "A" (Agricultural District)
Proposed Zoning: "R-1" (Single-Family Residential District)
FLUM Designation: 'Traditional Neighborhood' (TN)
Growth Sector Designation: 'Controlled Growth' (CG)
Summary of Request:
Central Texas Land Development Services, on behalf of The Gary W. Purser, Jr. 2000 Trust, submitted a request to change the zoning of 97.13 acres from "A" (Agricultural District) to "R-1" (Single-Family Residential District). If approved, the property owner intends to subdivide the property for future development of single-family homes.
Zoning/Plat Case History:
The subject property was annexed into the city limits in 2025 via Ordinance No. 25-019, and subsequently zoned "A" (Agricultural District), the default zoning for newly annexed property. The property will need to be platted before any new development can occur.
Character of the Area:
North: A developed property zoned "R-1" (Single-Family Residential District) and
"AR-1" (Agricultural Single-Family Residential District).
South: Property located in the Extra-Territorial Jurisdiction ("ETJ") and developed and undevelope...
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