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2026-111 • Regular AgendaCity of West Lake Hills (Travis County)

1111 Redbud Trail:   Discuss and consider action on a recommendation from ZAPCO on proposed variances for the removal of the following trees with a trunk diameter of 14 inches or greater (Section 22.03.304 of the West Lake Hills Code).Tree #729 (15” Cedar

Presented in: City of West Lake Hills - May 13, 2026 on 2026-05-13
Meeting Agenda PDF

Official Roll-Call Vote

Restrains Gov't • 2.8/10 Impact Weight
PASSED (6 - 0)
“Motion to approve: 1111 Redbud Trail:   Discuss and consider action on a recommendation from ZAPCO on proposed variances for the removal of the following trees with a trunk diameter of 14 inches or greater (Section 22.0”
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

1111 Redbud Trail:   Discuss and consider action on a recommendation from ZAPCO on proposed variances for the removal of the following trees with a trunk diameter of 14 inches or greater (Section 22.03.304 of the West Lake Hills Code).Tree #729 (15” Cedar

Bastiat Liberty & Property Rights Analysis

This motion is scored as RESTRAINS_GOVERNMENT (Impact Weight: 2.8/10). Under the Bastiat Liberty Watchdog Index, voting YES on measures that cap or reduce ad valorem tax burdens, expand taxpayer exemptions, retire debt early, enforce competitive bidding caps, or remove regulatory/zoning barriers to private property rights earns a positive Pro-Liberty score.