The Hays Commons Development Agreement article contained many inaccuracies.
90% of this property is over the Edwards Aquifer Recharge Zone. All of the surrounding neighborhoods are on individual or community wells. The property, which includes part of Little Bear Creek, is full of karst features and sinkholes which are necessary for the recharge of our drinking water. Many environmentally sensitive features are conveniently left off Milestone’s map.
The 200 acres of “Open Space” to “protect the site’s most sensitive areas” would have 56 acres sprayed daily with treated sewage and require clearing the land of old growth vegetation to install the system. The DA stated, “trails, utilities, and infrastructure necessary are permitted within the Open Space.” County regulations state “open space” is to remain in its natural state.
