Horseshoe Bay to continue hearings regarding cut and fill variances
The Cap Rock Thundercloud project is planned for the 2600 block of Bay West Boulevard, near the existing Cap Rock clubhouse.
The Horseshoe Bay City Council opted to leave two public hearings open as it weighs variance requests tied to the Cap Rock Thundercloud project, citing unresolved concerns about infrastructure, traffic and construction impacts.
At its Feb. 17 meeting, the council said that it needed further engineering analysis and a clearly- defined on-site construction parking plan before making a decision on the development’s variance requests. The hearings have been ongoing since January, and officials indicated they hope to take action in March.
The requests involve exceptions to the city’s excavation and grading standards, which currently cap cut-and-fill at four feet. The project calls for 10 garden home lots along Bay West Boulevard in Horseshoe Bay West, along with a separate 1-acre parcel planned for two additional garden homes.
Residents who addressed the council raised questions about safety at tight intersections, congestion during construction, possible street deterioration and strain on municipal utilities.
The tract is presently used as overflow event parking for the Horseshoe Bay Resort. Replay Destinations, the development team, said it is coordinating with resort representatives as discussions continue.
Council member Ruben Fechner commended the developer’s community outreach efforts.
“You’ve done a wonderful job engaging with the community and I appreciate that and the transparency,” Fechner said. “I don’t think there’s anything that can’t be resolved.”