The Cedar Park Planning and Zoning Commission meeting on July 15, 2025, focused on the city's capital improvements plan (CIP) for water and wastewater systems, particularly regarding impact fees. The discussion highlighted the need for adequate production and storage capacity to meet customer demands and ensure proper water pressure and fire flow requirements.

The CIP includes existing infrastructure with excess capacity, such as 20 miles of pipelines and two elevated storage tanks, as well as proposed projects to accommodate future growth. The proposed projects include approximately four miles of new pipelines and a new pump station. For the wastewater system, the plan similarly addresses treatment capacity and lift station infrastructure to prevent sanitary sewer overflows, with existing and proposed projects outlined.

The meeting also covered calculations for maximum allowable impact fees, which are set at $3,197 for water and $3,181 for wastewater. These figures reflect a slight increase from current fees, prompting staff to recommend maintaining the existing fee structure to avoid the costs associated with a third-party audit required for any fee increase.

Commission members discussed the city's growth projections, noting a shift from single-family homes to mixed-use developments as available land decreases. Comparisons with other Texas cities revealed that Cedar Park's fees are on the lower end of the spectrum, attributed to its existing infrastructure and capacity.

Looking ahead, the commission plans to submit the impact fee report by August 12, with a public hearing scheduled for October 23. This update process is mandated every five years, with new regulations affecting the timing of fee adjustments. The commission concluded the meeting without any action items, focusing instead on gathering feedback and preparing for future discussions.