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The council discussed a proposed 206-acre Diamond Oak community with approximately 695 homes, planned for phased construction over five to six years beginning in 2026. The developer requested consent for inclusion in Alvin’s extraterritorial jurisdiction, approval of a general residential plan, five-foot side setbacks, use of city standards, and preparation of a development agreement.
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The proposal would create a new master-planned neighborhood with homes, parks, lakes, and more than eight miles of trails. Council members raised concerns about 45-foot lots, home prices, and masonry standards, and requested further pricing information and negotiations before considering development terms. The minutes record discussion only and do not show a final approval or denial.
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