Town of Westlake

The meeting featured an educational presentation on International Baccalaureate teaching approaches at Westlake Academy. Actions taken included casting votes for the Tarrant Appraisal District Board of Directors, taking no action regarding the Denton Central Appraisal District Board of Directors election, and approving a development agreement for the Solana Hills residential project with specific conditions for pedestrian infrastructure. Amendments to the Westlake Academy Admissions Policy and the charter issued by the Texas Education Agency regarding class size and boundary limits were approved. Additionally, the Council ratified the engagement of special legal counsel for pending litigation, approved memoranda of understanding with the House of Commons and the Westlake Academy Booster Club, and made appointments to the Westlake Development Corporation Board of Directors.

The board conducted a swearing-in ceremony for a newly appointed Council Member. Staff provided an overview of upcoming community interest events. The meeting included the approval of a contract with Dickson Educational Services for a Public Education Information Management System and PowerSchool support. The board adopted an ordinance to delegate temporary plat approval authority and extension approval authority to the Town Planner to ensure alignment with state law and expedite development review. An executive session was held for deliberations regarding economic development negotiations, with no further action taken upon reconvening.

The meeting included a work session to discuss a proposal for adding an additional section of 4th-grade class to Westlake Academy for the 2025-2026 school year. The discussion involved a presentation by the Head of School and addressed budgetary considerations related to the proposal.

The commission held a public hearing regarding text amendments for development performance standards in the Planned Development District No. 3-8, recommending approval to the Town Council. Additionally, the commission considered and recommended conditional approval for a request to deviate from roofing material requirements in the Entrada development, and recommended approval for a request to deviate from first-floor square footage requirements in Westlake Ranch.

The commission held a public hearing regarding text amendments to the PD 1-2 district, specifically to add 'repository' as a permitted use and establish relevant performance standards. Additionally, the commission reviewed and recommended approval to the Town Council for a request to rezone approximately 25 acres on Aspen Lane from residential to town center form-based development. Staff announcements included the introduction of the new Town Planner and Project Manager.