I'm glad to see that something will be done with the large tract at the far north-east corner of Killeen's city limit. As long as I've lived here (and it's a good long time), that lot has been weed-grown and ugly. The current owner, First National Bank, proposes to sell it to Gary Purser, Jr. for development into a mixed commercial and "garden-home" neighborhood.
I'm not of the "what the Pursers want is OK" camp, but this seems a win-win scenario. Affordable (in terms of military pay) housing is increasingly at a premium in this area, and what is proposed for this tract should go a way towards addressing that problem. If Gary can make a profit on it, more power to him.
I am concerned about the building code exceptions that Purser is requesting, however. My preference is that we allow no variations -- it's such slippery slope. If there is a valid reason for the exceptions, it was not presented at Tuesday's city council workshop. My recommendation is that the City Council reject any exception to established building guidelines unless the builder presents a clear and compelling case.
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