Former 3M is now Karlin Highpoint 

 

 

 

 

 

 

What We Stand For on Highpoint at 2222 (former 3M property)

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1. Smart, Scaled Growth
We support development that fits the corridor's character and constraints.

• Limit building density to no more than 25% of land area (FAR 0.25:1), as established in current ordinances

• Maintain 40-foot height limits under the Hill Country Roadway Ordinance (HCRO)

• Require development phasing tied to infrastructure delivery

• Avoid overbuilt projects that strain roads, or emergency access

• Define a cap on the number of traffic trips and limit development to not exceed the cap

2. Environmental Stewardship - We protect the land that protects us.

• Preserve greenbelts, mature trees, steep slopes, and the Bull Creek watershed

• Require impervious cover limits and native, drought-tolerant landscaping

• Establish enforceable conservation easements

• Protect Lot 1 (“The Pork Chop”) at 68011 River Place Blvd as a greenbelt or limited-use site such as a retirement facility, with a substantial vegetative buffer

3. Traffic and Infrastructure Accountability - Growth must not outpace infrastructure.

• Tie Certificates of Occupancy (when people can occupy)  to completion of traffic improvements

• Require fixes at key intersections from 620 to 2222, including River Place Blvd, Jester, and McNeil Drive

• Ensure that LISD is informed.

• Conduct full Traffic Impact Analyses (TIA) and local traffic studies

4. Public Safety and School Access - Student safety and emergency preparedness must come first.

• Require the LISD Connector Road between River Place Blvd and McNeil Drive

• Comply with Wildland-Urban Interface (WUI) Code

• Include fire detection systems and secondary access routes

• Protect safe circulation for the more than 2,000 students on nearby campuses

5. Community-Compatible Land Use - Development should meet local needs.

• Support housing that is compatible with the area, including townhomes, condos, and retirement-oriented housing and has a minimum and maximum number of units defined

• Encourage low-impact neighborhood retail (e.g., cafés, restaurants, services)

• Allow cocktail lounges and flexible space when compatible with traffic and location

• Oppose traffic-generating uses such as large-scale event centers, warehouses, and hotels

6. Parks and Open Space - Preserve natural space that serves the public.

• Dedicate a minimum of 9 acres of usable parkland—not fragmented or leftover areas

• Preserve “The Pork Chop” and adjacent natural space for conservation or community-serving use

• Design public trails, shaded seating, and passive recreation space for real access and use

• Guarantee permanent protection and enforce parkland agreements

7. Transparency and Accountability - Development must follow through on promises.

• Commitments must be enforceable, not conceptual

• Require restrictive covenants or zoning language to bind agreements

• Schedule quarterly updates from developers during project buildout

• Involve the community before approvals—not after the fact

8. Fiscal Responsibility
New development should contribute positively to city finances without placing undue burden on existing infrastructure.