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2026-79 • Regular AgendaCity of West Lake Hills (Travis County)

419 Ridgewood Rd:  Discuss and take action on a recommendation from ZAPCO regarding proposed variances for the removal of one tree (14.25 inch elm) with trunk diameters of 14 inches or greater, (Section 22.03.304 of the West Lake Hills Code).  Applicant:

Presented in: City of West Lake Hills - April 08, 2026 on 2026-04-08
Meeting Agenda PDF

Official Roll-Call Vote

Expands Gov't • 2.4/10 Impact Weight
PASSED (6 - 0)
“Motion to approve: 419 Ridgewood Rd:  Discuss and take action on a recommendation from ZAPCO regarding proposed variances for the removal of one tree (14.25 inch elm) with trunk diameters of 14 inches or greater, (Secti”
YES
DH
Dana Harmon
Councilmember, Place 1
YES
MM
Margaret Moore
Councilmember, Place 2
YES
BS
Beth South
Councilmember, Place 3
YES
JW
Julia Webber
Councilmember, Place 4
YES
GB
Gordon Bowman
Councilmember, Place 5
YES

Staff Report & Agenda Item Details

419 Ridgewood Rd:  Discuss and take action on a recommendation from ZAPCO regarding proposed variances for the removal of one tree (14.25 inch elm) with trunk diameters of 14 inches or greater, (Section 22.03.304 of the West Lake Hills Code).  Applicant:

Bastiat Liberty & Property Rights Analysis

This motion is scored as EXPANDS_GOVERNMENT (Impact Weight: 2.4/10). Under the Bastiat Liberty Watchdog Index, measures that increase tax rates or fee schedules, issue new debt or Certificates of Obligation, expand regulatory/zoning restrictions on private land use, or authorize unbudgeted spending expansions reduce an official's Freedom Score when voted YES (and reward dissenting NO votes).