DESIGN COMMISSION MINUTES REGULAR MEETING Monday, September 28,2026 The Design Commission convened in a Regular meeting on Monday, September 28, 2026, at the Permitting and Development Center, Room 1405, located at 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Drive in Austin, Texas. Chair Marissa McKinney called the Design Commission meeting to order at 6:01 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Marissa McKinney, Chair Kevin Howard, Vice Chair Ramachandra “Rao” Aradhyula Nkiru Gelles Jon Salinas Brendan Wittstruck Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Saira Khan Jousue Meiners Jenny Murkes PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None Present. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Design Commission Regular Meeting on August 24, 2026. The minutes from the Design Commission regular meeting on August 24, 2026, were approved on Vice Chair Howard’s motion, Commissioner Wittstruck second on a vote of 7-0 with 2 abstaining. STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. Staff briefing on phase two of the DDBP and its stakeholder engagement plan. Presented by Warner Cook, Austin Planning. Sponsors: Vice Chair Howard and Commissioner Wittstruck. Item was discussed. 1 DISCUSSION ITEMS 3. Discussion on items within the annual internal review, such as changes to the Design Commission bylaws and policies not currently covered by the Commission, as well as discussion of the board’s goals and objectives for the new calendar year. Sponsors: Chair McKinney and Vice Chair Howard. Item was discussed. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 4. Discussion and possible action on clarifying the future role of the Design Commission. Sponsors: Chair McKinney and Vice Chair Howard. Item was discussed and no action was taken. COMMITTEE UPDATES 5. Update from the representative of the Downtown Commission regarding the meeting on September 16, 2026. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Working group updates from the Urban Design Guidelines working group. Discussion and possible action on sending recommendations to the city council regarding Design Commission Bylaws, revisions, and the future role of the Design Commission. Sponsors: Commissioner Wittstruck and Vice Chair Howard. ADJOURNMENT Chair Marissa McKinney adjourned the meeting at 8:05 p.m. without objection. 2
2027 DESIGN COMMISSION MEETING DATES AND DEADLINES Permitting and Development Center 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Drive, Austin, Texas 78752 Room 1405 | 6:00 PM Meeting Date 4th Monday of the month at 6:00 p.m. (Unless otherwise noted) January 25th February 22rd March 22rd April 26th May 24th June 28nd July – No Meeting August 23th September 27th October 25th 1November 15th 2December 13th Materials Deadline 10 days prior to the Meeting by close of business (5:00 p.m.) (No Exceptions) January 15th February 12th March 12th April 16th May 14th June 18th Not Applicable August 13th September 17th October 15th November 5th December 3th 1 Meeting moved from 4th Monday to 3rd Monday due to Thanksgiving Holiday 2 Meeting moved from 4th Monday to 2nd Monday due to Christmas Holiday
REGULAR MEETING OF THE ZERO WASTE ADVISORY COMMISSION WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 14, 2026, AT 6:00 P.M. CITY HALL ROOM 1001 301 W 2ND ST. AUSTIN, TEXAS 78701 Some members of the Zero Waste Advisory Commission may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely, contact Gustavo Valle, 512-974-4350, Gustavo.Valle@austintexas.gov. CURRENT [BOARD MEMBERS OR COMMISSIONERS]: Gerry Acuna, Chair Ian Steyaert, Vice Chair Melissa Caudle Michael Drohan CALL TO ORDER Caitlin Griffith John L. Harris Ali Ishaq Iris Suddaby AGENDA Seth Whaland Miriam Athmer Tarik Aossey PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 5 speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three- minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Zero Waste Advisory Commission Regular meeting on August 19, 2026 DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 2. Approve a recommendation to council to authorize a contract for multiple material rate studies for Austin Resource Recovery with Resource Recycling Systems, Inc. D/B/A Rrs, for an initial term of three years with up to three additional 1-year extension options in an amount not to exceed $2,100,000. Funding: $350,000 is available in the Operating Budget of Austin Resource Recovery. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. Approve the 2027 Zero Waste Advisory Commission Meeting Schedule. 3. STAFF BRIEFINGS 4. 5. Staff briefing on the historical overview of the FM812 Landfill by Gena McKinley, Deputy Director of Austin Resource Recovery Staff briefing on the status of Austin Resource Recovery Operational and Administrative projects by Gena McKinley, Deputy Director of Austin Resource Recovery FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. For assistance, please contact the Liaison or TTY users’ route through 711. A person may request language access accommodations no later than 48 hours before the scheduled meeting. Please call or email Gustavo Valle at Austin Resource …
REGULAR MEETING OF THE HIV PLANNING COUNCIL FINANCE AND ASSESSMENT COMMITTEE WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 14TH, 6:00 P.M. PERMITTING AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER ROOM 1203 6310 WILHELMINA DELCO DRIVE AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the HIV PLANNING COUNCIL may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: Join the meeting now Public comment will be allowed in person or remotely via telephone or Teams. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation. To register to speak, call or email the Office of Support, (737)- 825-1684 or hivplanningcouncil@austintexas.gov CURRENT HIV PLANNING COUNCIL FINANCE/ALLOCATIONS AND STRATEGIC PLANNING/NEEDS ASSESSMENT COMMITTEE MEMBERS: Kelle’ Martin Drew Kyler, Committee Chair Henry Chan Brandon Diaz Judith Hassan AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 10 speakers signed up no later than noon on 10/13/2026 will each be allowed a three- minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the HIV Planning Council regular meeting of the Finance/Allocations and Strategic Planning/Needs Assessment Committee on July 8th, 2026 CONFLICT OF INTEREST DECLARATIONS 2. Members will declare conflict of interest with relevant agenda items, service categories, and/or service standards. STAFF BRIEFINGS 3. Introductions/Announcements 4. Office of Support Staff Briefing 5. Administrative Agent Staff Briefing DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 6. Discussion and approval of meeting time and day FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS 7. Discussion of social calendar and workplan calendar ADJOURNMENT Indicative of action items The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair access. If requiring Sign Language Interpreters or alternative formats, please give notice at least 2 days (48 hours) before the meeting date. TTY users’ route through Relay Texas at 711. For More Information on the HIV Planning Council, please contact HIV Planning Council Office of Support at (737) 825-1684.
REGULAR MEETING OF THE EARLY CHILDHOOD COUNCIL WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 14, 2026, AT 9:00 A.M. CITY HALL, BOARD AND COMMISSION ROOM #1101 301 WEST SECOND STREET AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the Early Childhood Council may be participating by videoconference. Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely, contact Caitlin Oliver-McLaughlin, 512- 972-6205, Caitlin.Oliver@austintexas.gov. CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS/COMMISSIONERS: Choquette Peterson, Chair Delphi Alvizo Yvette Cárdenas Chloe Latham-Sikes Craig McNary Alice Navarro Eliza Sears AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Brooke Freeland, Vice Chair Christy Beauchemin Barbara Grant Boneta Andrea McIllwain Brianna Menard Hilda Rivas The first five speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Early Childhood Council Regular Meeting on August 8, 2026. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 2. 3. Possible action to establish a workgroup to draft recommendations regarding Early Child Council membership and meeting accessibility. Possible action to appoint a primary representative and an alternate representative of the Early Childhood Council to the JIC. 4. Discussion regarding the City of Austin’s early childhood quality of life study and possible action to appoint a workgroup to discuss next steps related to the quality of life study. DISCUSSION ITEMS 5. 6. 7. 8. Presentation by Ascension Texas regarding the Hospital-based Violence Intervention Program (HVIP). Presented by Jenny Laing, Director of Strategic Operations, and LaPorshia Maloy, HVIP Responder. Discussion regarding the proposed 2027 Early Childhood Council regular meeting schedule. Austin ISD Pre-K and Head Start updates from Yvette Cárdenas, AISD Executive Director of Academic Programs. Raising Travis County implementation updates from Hilda Rivas, Travis County Health & Human Services Research & Planning Division Senior Planner. STAFF BRIEFINGS 9. 10. Staff briefing regarding fiscal year 2027 social service investments related to early childhood. Presentation by Akeshia Johnson Smothers, MSW, Public Health Program Manager III, Austin Public Health, and by Ann Eaton, Assistant Director, Austin Economic Development. Briefing with updates from related local early childhood groups such as Austin Chapter of the Texas Association …
REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION TUESDAY, OCTOBER 13, 2026, AT 6 P.M. AUSTIN CITY HALL, COUNCIL CHAMBERS, ROOM 1001 301 WEST 2ND STREET AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the Planning Commission may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than 2 p.m. on the day of the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely, please use the QR code or link at the end of this document. If you have questions regarding speaker registration, please contact Ella Garcia, Staff Liaison, at LandUseLiaison@austintexas.gov or by phone at 512-978-0821. CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Alice Woods, Chair (District 2) Casey Haney, Vice Chair (Mayor’s Representative) Felicity Maxwell, Secretary (District 5) Imad Ahmed, Parliamentarian (District 6) Anna Lan (Mayor’s Representative) Vacant (Mayor’s Representative) Chris Gannon (District 1) EX-OFFICIO MEMBERS: Nadia Barrera-Ramirez (District 3) Brian Bedrosian (District 4) Adam Powell (District 7) Peter Breton (District 8) Danielle Skidmore (District 9) Joshua Hiller (District 10) Jeffery Bowen, Chair of Board of Adjustment TC Broadnax, City Manager Candace Hunter, A.I.S.D. Board of Trustees Richard Mendoza, Director of Transportation and Public Works Staff Liaison: Ella Garcia, 512-978-0821 Attorney: Steve Maddoux, 512-974-6080 Page 1 of 8 AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first four speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Planning Commission regular meeting on Tuesday, September 22, 2026. PUBLIC HEARINGS 2. Plan Amendment: NPA-2026-0009.01 - Wesley Relocation Project; District 1 Location: 1187 Navasota Street, Waller Creek Watershed; Central East Austin Neighborhood Planning Area Owner/Applicant: Wesley United Methodist Church (Juanita Stephens) Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: BOZ Enterprises Unlimited (Hasan Lewis) Single Family to Neighborhood Mixed Use land use Recommended Maureen Meredith, 512-974-2695, maureen.meredith@austintexas.gov Austin Planning 3. Rezoning: Location: C14-2026-0028 - Wesley Property Donation; District 1 1187 Navasota Street, Waller Creek Watershed; Central East Austin Neighborhood Planning Area Owner/Applicant: Wesley United Methodist Church (Juanita Stephens) Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: BOZ Enterprises Unlimited (Hasan Lewis) SF-3-NP to LO-NP Recommended Jonathan Tomko, AICP, 512-974-1057, jonathan.tomko@austintexas.gov Austin Planning …
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NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN AMENDMENT REVIEW SHEET NEIGHORHOOD PLAN: Central East Austin CASE#: NPA-2026-0009.01 DATE FILED: April 21, 2026 PROJECT NAME: Wesley Relocation Project PC DATE: October 13, 2026 August 25, 2026 ADDRESS/ES: 1187 Navasota Street DISTRICT AREA: 1 SITE AREA: 9,375 sq. ft. OWNER/APPLICANT: Wesley United Methodist Church AGENT: Hasan Lewis CASE MANAGER: Maureen Meredith PHONE: (512) 974-2695 STAFF EMAIL: Maureen.Meredith@austintexas.gov TYPE OF AMENDMENT: Change in Future Land Use Designation From: Single Family To: Neighborhood Mixed Use Base District Zoning Change Related Zoning Case: C14-2026-0028 (Jonathan Tomko, case manager) From: SF-3-NP To: LO-NP (as amended) NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN ADOPTION DATE: December 13, 2001 CITY COUNCIL DATE: TBD ACTION: PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: October 13, 2026 – (action pending) 02 NPA-2026-0009.01 - Wesley Relocation Project; District 11 of 37 August 25, 2026 – Postponed to the October 13, 2026 on the consent agenda at the request of the Neighborhood. [D. Skidmore – 1st; P. Breton- 2nd] Vote: 11-0 [F. Maxwell absent. One vacancy on the dais.] STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff supports the applicant’s request for Neighborhood Mixed Use land use. BASIS FOR STAFF’S RECOMMENDATION: Staff supports the applicant’s request for Neighborhood Mixed Use land use because it is appropriate in this location near single family uses. The applicant proposes to rezone the property to LO-NP (Limited Office district – Neighborhood Plan) for an office use, which is a low-intensity commercial use. Navasota Street provides a local connection between three commercial corridors, Rosewood Avenue, East 11th Street, and East 12th Street. Neighborhood Mixed Use recognizes the role Navasota Street already plays in connecting residential and commercial areas and provides an opportunity for appropriately scaled neighborhood-serving uses. Site Below are sections of the Central East Austin Neighborhood Plan that staff believe supports the applicant’s request for Neighborhood Mixed Use land use. The plan supports neighborhood-serving commercial uses on commercial corridors. Although Navasota Street is not a commercial corridor, it essentially serves as a connector between three major commercial corridors. Staff believes a low-intensity neighborhood office use is appropriate in this location. 02 NPA-2026-0009.01 - Wesley Relocation Project; District 12 of 37 LAND USE DESCRIPTIONS: EXISTING LAND USE: Single family - Single family detached or up to three residential uses at typical urban and/or suburban densities. Purpose 1. Preserve the land use pattern and future viability of existing neighborhoods; 2. Encourage new infill development that continues existing neighborhood patterns of development; and 3. Protect residential neighborhoods from incompatible …
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET CASE: C14-2026-0028 (Wesley Property Donation) DISTRICT: 1 ADDRESS: 1187 Navasota Street ZONING FROM: SF-3-NP TO: LO-NP SITE AREA: approximately 0.2152 acres (approximately 9,375 square feet) PROPERTY OWNER: Wesley United Methodist Church AGENT: BOZ Enterprises Unlimited (Hasan Lewis) CASE MANAGER: Jonathan Tomko, AICP (512) 974-1057, jonathan.tomko@austintexas.gov STAFF RECOMMEDATION: Staff recommends granting limited office-neighborhood plan (LO-CO-NP) combining district zoning. The conditional overlay would prohibit the following 5 uses: - Bed and Breakfast (Group 1) - Bed and Breakfast (Group 2) - Medical Offices exceeding 5,000 square feet gross floor area - Medical Offices not exceeding 5,000 square feet gross floor area - Club or Lodge For a summary of the basis of Staff’s recommendation, please see the basis of recommendation section below. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: August 25, 2026: Neighborhood postponement request to October 13, 2026, granted. October 13, 2026: Case is scheduled to be heard by Planning Commission. CITY COUNCIL ACTION: TBD ORDINANCE NUMBER: N/A ISSUES: There is a valid petition on this case at 58.39% of property owners, by area, within 200 feet of the rezoning. CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: The property in question is currently undeveloped land located at the southeast corner of Navasota Street and Cotton Street. It is proximate to two Imagine Austin Corridors, East 11th and East 12th Street, transit service, and other examples of limited office (LO) base district zoning. LO is a zoning category for an office use that serves neighborhood or community needs and that is located in or adjacent to residential neighborhoods. 03 C14-2026-0028 - Wesley Property Donation; District 11 of 37 To the north of the subject tract (across Cotton Street) is one single family home constructed in approximately 2014. To the east is one single family home constructed in approximately 1950. To the south is one single family home constructed recently. To the west (across Navasota Street) are two single family homes constructed in approximately 1909 and 2024. BASIS OF RECOMMENDATION: Zoning should allow for reasonable use of the property. The subject tract is located on Navasota Street, which is an ASMP level 2 corridor, the same level as East 11th and 12th Street and Rosewood Avenue. It is approximately 500 feet south of East 12th Street which is an Imagine Austin Activity Corridor and approximately 600 feet north of East 11th Street which is an Imagine Austin Activity Corridor and part of the ASMP Transit …
NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN AMENDMENT REVIEW SHEET NEIGHORHOOD PLAN: North Lamar Combined (Georgian Acres) CASE#: NPA-2026-0026.01 DATE FILED: April 28, 2026 PROJECT NAME: N Lamar Blvd at Beaver St PC DATE: October 13, 2026 ADDRESS/ES: 604, 606, 608, 706 Beaver Street DISTRICT AREA: 4 SITE AREA: 1.0275 acres OWNER/APPLICANT: 8609 N Lamar LLC AGENT: Drenner Group, LLC (Leah M. Bojo) CASE MANAGER: Maureen Meredith PHONE: (512) 974-2695 STAFF EMAIL: Maureen.Meredith@austintexas.gov TYPE OF AMENDMENT: Change in Future Land Use Designation From: Single Family Note: The plan amendment is only required on a portion of the properties included in the zoning change application. To: Mixed Use Base District Zoning Change Related Zoning Case: C14-2026-0030 (Sherri Sirwaitis, Case Manager) From: SF-3NP, CS-V-CO-NP To: LO-DB90-NP and CS-V-CO-DB90-NP NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN ADOPTION DATE: June 23, 2010 CITY COUNCIL DATE: TBD ACTION: 04 NPA-2026-0026.01 – N. Lamar Blvd. at Beaver St.; District 41 of 27 PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: October 13, 2026 – (action pending) STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff supports the Applicant’s request for Mixed Use land use. BASIS FOR STAFF’S RECOMMENDATION: Staff supports Mixed Use land use because the properties will be part of a larger mixed-use development that will be combined with properties with frontage along North Lamar Blvd. The applicant proposes approximately 545 multifamily residential units (some of which will meet DB90 affordability requirements) with ground-floor commercial uses along North Lamar Blvd. North Lamar Blvd is an active commercial corridor with extensive public transportation options and is proposed for a future light rail extension. Although the properties are zoned SF-3-NP, there are no residential uses on the property but are being used for automobile-related purposes. The proposed development will help to meet the Austin Strategic Housing Blueprint’s goal of creating 135,000 housing units throughout the City by 2027 with 60,000 designated as affordable for households at or below 80% of medium family income (MFI). Plan Amendment Application 04 NPA-2026-0026.01 – N. Lamar Blvd. at Beaver St.; District 42 of 27 Zoning Change Application Below are sections of the North Lamar Combined Neighborhood Plan that staff believe supports the applicant’s request. Although the plan does not support non-residential uses encroaching into the neighborhood, the plan also supports mixed-use developments along North Lamar Blvd. These three lots will be developed in conjunction with the commercial tracts with frontage along North Lamar Blvd. 04 NPA-2026-0026.01 – N. Lamar Blvd. at Beaver St.; District 43 of 27 LAND USE DESCRIPTIONS: 04 NPA-2026-0026.01 …
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET CASE: C14-2026-0030 - N Lamar Blvd at Beaver St DISTRICT: 4 ADDRESS: 8613, 8609, 8607, 8605 North Lamar Boulevard and 604, 606, 608, 707 Beaver Street ZONING FROM: Tract 1, 2, 3: CS-V-CO-NP TO: Tracts: 1, 2, 3: CS-V-CO-DB90-NP Tract 4: SF-3-NP Tract 4: LO-DB90-NP The applicant proposes to maintain the conditions on the portion of the property currently zoned CS-V-CO-NP per Ordinance 20100624-112. Therefore, the conditional overlay for Tracts 1, 2 and 3 will make the following uses Conditional uses on the property: • Automotive Washing (of any type) • Automotive Repair Services • Automotive Sales • Hotel-Motel • Drive-in Service as an accessory use to a commercial use. In addition, the applicant is requesting to modify the DB90 ordinance requirement for pedestrian oriented ground floor commercial spaces in LCD 25-2-652 (F) only for the portion of the site that fronts Beaver Street (please see Applicant’s Request Letter – Exhibit C). SITE AREA: 2.0281 acres PROPERTY OWNER: 8609 N Lamar LLC APPLICANT/AGENT: Drenner Group, P.C. (Leah M. Bojo) CASE MANAGER: Sherri Sirwaitis (512-974-3057, sherri.sirwaitis@austintexas.gov) STAFF RECOMMEDATION: The staff recommends CS-V-CO-DB90-NP, General Commercial Services-Vertical Mixed Use Building-Conditional Overlay-Density Bonus 90-Neighborhood Plan Combining District zoning for Tracts 1, 2, 3. The conditional overlay will maintain the following uses as Conditional uses on the property: • Automotive Washing (of any type) • Automotive Repair Services • Automotive Sales • Hotel-Motel • Drive-in Service as an accessory use to a commercial use. The staff recommends LO-DB90-NP, Limited Office- Density Bonus 90-Neighborhood Plan Combining District zoning for Tract 4. The staff also recommends granting the modification request to not provide ground floor Pedestrian-Oriented Commercial 05 C14-2206-0030 – N. Lamar Blvd. at Beaver St.; District 41 of 32 C14-2026-0030 2 Space (to provide 0% of the requirement) for this portion of the site that fronts Beaver Street. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: October 13, 2026 CITY COUNCIL ACTION: ORDINANCE NUMBER: 05 C14-2206-0030 – N. Lamar Blvd. at Beaver St.; District 42 of 32 C14-2026-0030 ISSUES: 3 In December 2023, Ordinance No. 20220609-080, Ordinance No. 20221201-056 and Ordinance No. 20221201-055 were invalidated. On March 11, 2024, Ordinance No. 20240229- 073, was enacted to create the “DB90” combining district, which amended City Code Title 25 (Land Development) to create a new zoning district for a density bonus program that grants 30 feet in height above the base zoning district, to a maximum of …
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET CASE: C14-2026-0016 – Wickersham Retail DISTRICT: 3 ADDRESS: 4544 E Oltorf St ZONING FROM: GR-MU-CO TO: GR-MU-CO, to change conditions of zoning* *Applicant is requesting to amend the conditional overlay to remove Service Station from the list of prohibited uses in Ordinance No. 20130214-066. SITE AREA: 0.118 acres PROPERTY OWNER Wickersham Enterprises LLC (Abdul K Patel) AGENT: Land Answers, Inc (Jim Witliff) CASE MANAGER: Nancy Estrada (512-974-7617, nancy.estrada@austintexas.gov) STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends denial of the applicant’s request. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: October 13, 2026: August 25, 2026: APPROVED A POSTPONEMENT REQUEST BY THE NEIGHBORHOOD TO OCTOBER 13, 2026 [D. SKIDMORE; P. BRETON – 2ND] (11-0) – F. MAXWELL – ABSENT; ONE VACANCY ON THE DAIS August 11, 2026: APPROVED A POSTPONEMENT REQUEST BY STAFF TO AUGUST 25, 2026 [F. MAXWELL; C. HANEY – 2ND] (8-0) – A. LAN, N. BARRERA-RAMIREZ, B. BEDROSIAN, P. BRETON – ABSENT; ONE VACANCY ON THE DAIS CITY COUNCIL ACTION: ORDINANCE NUMBER: 08 C14-2026-0016 - Wickersham Retail; District 31 of 48 C14-2026-0016 – Wickersham Retail Page 2 ISSUES: On July 13, 2026, the applicant amended the rezoning request to revise the subject tract boundary. The original rezoning request included 1.87 acres; however, the request has been amended to reduce the rezoning area to 0.118 acres. CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: The subject rezoning area consists of approximately 0.118 acres within a 2.037-acre parcel located at the northwest corner of East Oltorf Street and Wickersham Lane, approximately 0.2 miles from Pleasant Valley Road, an Imagine Austin Corridor. The rezoning area is currently undeveloped and is zoned community commercial – mixed use – conditional overlay (GR-MU-CO) combining district zoning. All parcels immediately surrounding the subject tract are zoned multifamily residence-low density – neighborhood plan (MF-2-NP) combining district zoning. These properties include Monaco Condominiums to the north; Chamonix Condos to the southwest; Treehouse Apartments to the south; Coppertree Apartments to the southeast; and the High Point Village Apartments to the east. Please refer to Exhibits A (Zoning Map) and B (Aerial View). The property is located primarily within the half-mile station areas of the Sheringham and Oltorf East stops on CapMetro Rapid Route 800. It is also located within the one-mile station area of the future Pleasant Valley light rail station and within the Equitable Transit-Oriented Development (ETOD) Overlay. These transit related characteristics position the property as a strong possible candidate for future ETOD combining district …
Leah M. Bojo lbojo@drennergroup.com 512-807-2918 Ms. Andrea Bates Planning Department City of Austin 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Drive Austin, TX 78752 October 6, 2026 Via Electronic Delivery Re: C14-2024-0147- Postponement request for the zoning application associated with the property located at 1405A, 1405B and 1507 E Riverside Drive, Austin, Texas (the “Property”). Dear Ms. Bates: As representatives of the owner of the Property, we respectfully request a postponement of zoning case number C14-2024-0147 on the October 13, 2026 Planning Commission agenda to the December 8, 2026 Planning Commission agenda. Please let me know if you have any questions or if we can provide any additional information. Thank you for your time and attention to this matter. Sincerely, Leah M. Bojo cc: Nancy Estrada, Planning Department (via electronic delivery) Joi Harden, Planning Department (via electronic delivery) 2705 Bee Cave Road, Suite 100 | Austin, Texas 78746 | 512-807-2900 | www.drennergroup.com 09 C14-2024-0147 - 1405 East Riverside Drive; District 91 of 1
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET CASE: C14-85-0149(RCT) - Foundation Communities Inc. North Prosper Center DISTRICT: 4 ADDRESS: 601 West Braker Lane OWNER/APPLICANT: St. Marks United Methodist Church AGENT: Foundation Communities, Inc. (Walter Moreau) ZONING: LO-NP REQUEST: AREA: 4.914 acres The purpose of the restrictive covenant termination request (RCT) is to delete the restrictive covenant that was recorded in 1987 in association with the North Lamar Area Study and accompanying rezonings. This covenant requires that the uses on the property be limited to church and daycare (please see Exhibits C and D). CASE MANAGER: Sherri Sirwaitis (512-974-3057, sherri.sirwaitis@austintexas.gov) STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends the proposed termination of the public restrictive covenant. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: October 13, 2026 CITY COUNCIL ACTION: ORDINANCE NUMBER: 1 10 C14-85-149(RCT) - Foundation Communities Inc. North Prosper Center; District 41 of 14 DEPARTMENT COMMENTS: In this case, the applicant is requesting to terminate a public restrictive covenant associated with zoning case C14-85-149, the North Lamar Area Study, and executed on July 16, 1986 that states that the property shall be limited to church and daycare uses listed in the SF-5 zoning district. The covenant also includes a provision that states that if the use of the property as a church or daycare is discontinued for 90 consecutive days, then the owner of the property will not object to a rezoning of the property to the RR zoning district (please see Applicant’s Request Letter - Exhibit C and Original Restrictive Covenant – Exhibit D). In this request, the applicant is asking to delete the conditions of this covenant so that Foundation Communities can convert the religious assembly and childcare facility uses for this property to a community financial center that provides free health insurance enrollment, tax preparation and financial coaching to low-income households in Austin. The staff recommends the applicant’s request to terminate the conditions of this public restrictive covenant. The language in this covenant refers to conditions in the previous land development code (Chapter 13) prior to the Code revisions in 1985 that adopted current zoning regulations under Chapter 25-2. In addition, the staff and the Law Department no longer recommend rollback provisions for the down zoning of a property if a specific use ceases on that property. The removal of conditions in this covenant would permit the applicant to utilize this property with the uses permitted under the existing LO, Limited Office District, zoning base district. …
C20-2026-008 ORDINANCE AMENDMENT REVIEW SHEET Amendment: C20-2026-008 Site-Specific SOS Amendment. Description: Amends Land Development Code (LDC) 25-8 Article 13 Save Our Springs Initiative of the Land Development Code for proposed development at 5811 Southwest Parkway. Proposed Language: Consider an ordinance granting a site-specific amendment to City Code Chapter 25-8, Subchapter A, Article 13 (Save Our Springs Initiative), as minimally required to address development at the site located at 5811 Southwest Parkway. This action concerns land located in the Barton Springs Zone. Summary of proposed code amendment The amendment under consideration is related to proposed development at 5811 Southwest Parkway and associated with SPC-2025-0066C. The property is located in the Barton Creek Watershed, in the Barton Springs Zone, and within the recharge zone of the Edwards Aquifer, which pursuant to current city code and the Save Our Springs (SOS) ordinance, requires non-degradation water quality treatment for all development and impervious cover limited to 15% Net Site Area (NSA). The 3.026-acre site located at 5811 Southwest Parkway is an abandoned mobile home park. To redevelop the site as a childcare facility (commercial), the owner is committed to no expansion of impervious cover and standards that meet and exceed all the requirements of the Barton Springs Zone redevelopment ordinance. The owner is also committed to incorporating additional environmental and resource-efficient strategies integrated into a healthy landscape, clustered development and hardscapes to preserve undisturbed space and trees, use of native plant species, and no use of toxic pesticides and herbicides. The SOS ordinance would limit the total impervious cover for the site to 15% Net Site Area (NSA) (0.4539 acres or 19,771.88 sqft). The proposed SOS amendment requests an impervious cover limit of 33.5% Gross Site Area (GSA) (1.01 acres or 43,995.60 sqft). The site currently has existing impervious cover of 33.9% (1.0258 acres or 44,683.848 sqft ). Lastly, because LDC 25-8-515 prohibits variances from the SOS Ordinance, a site-specific amendment to the SOS Ordinance approved by a supermajority of the City Council is necessary to allow the proposed development of 5811 Southwest Parkway. The proposed site-specific SOS amendments are being requested to allow the following improvements: • Removal of an abandoned mobile home park with outdated septic systems and failing drain fields • Construction of a childcare facility with a covered play area, sport court, and associated parking 1 11 SPC-2024-0302C - Toyota of North Austin; District 41 of 14 C20-2026-008 Background: On …
5811 Southwest Parkway Site-Specific SOS Amendment SPC-2025-0066C Austin Watershed Protection | October 13, 2026 SOS Amendment ▪ 1992 Save Our Springs (SOS) ordinance adopted by citizen initiative ▪ Per 25-8-515, variances to SOS are not allowed ▪ Supermajority of Council must approve amendments to SOS ▪ Council Resolution #20190131-040 on January 31st, 2019 “The City Council initiates site specific amendments to the Land Development Code, including Chapter 25-8, Subchapter A, Article 13 (Save Our Springs Initiative), as minimally required to address proposed redevelopment of the 3.026- acre site located at 5811 Southwest Parkway.” 2 The Site SPC-2025-0066C 3 Site Features ▪ Barton Creek Watershed ▪ Barton Springs Zone Classification ▪ Edwards Aquifer Recharge Zone ▪ Full Purpose Jurisdiction ▪ Council District 8 ▪ All uplands (no Critical Water Quality Zone (CWQZ); no Water Quality Transition Zone (WQTZ) ▪ No Critical Environmental Features (CEFs) ▪ 3.026 Acres ▪ Existing Impervious Cover 33.9% (1.0258 acres or 44,683.848 sqft) 4 The Site 5 Background ▪ Originally developed as a mobile home park in the 70’s before the passage of the SOS Ordinance ▪ No water quality treatment provided and wastewater treatment was provided with septic system ▪ Site struggled with outdated septic systems and failing drain fields ▪ Redevelopment of the site was not possible using the 25-8-26 (Redevelopment Exception in the Barton Springs Zone) due to residential use ▪ SOS Amendment initiated by City Council in 2019 6 The Site 7 The Site 8 SOS Initiating Resolution ▪ January 31, 2019: City Council initiates a site-specific amendment to the Land Development Code, including Chapter 25-8, Subchapter A, Article 13 (Save Our Springs Initiative), as minimally required to address proposed redevelopment of 5811 Southwest Parkway. ▪ Once a complete application for development has been filed by representatives of 5811 Southwest Parkway (submitted February 2025), the City Manager is directed to work with the applicant to minimize departure from code requirements while maximizing environmental protection and return to Council with an ordinance that: a) allows for no increase in existing impervious cover on the site; if feasible, identifies ways to decrease the amount of impervious cover; b) c) provides water quality treatment consistent with City Code Section 25-8-26 (Redevelopment Exception in the Barton Springs Zone) for all redevelopment areas and to the extent feasible for the entire site; incorporates additional environmental and resource-efficient strategies; and d) e) preserves the requirements of the Hill Country …
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COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES TUESDAY, September 8TH, 2026 The COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION convened in a REGULAR MEETING on TUESDAY, September 8TH, 2026, at CITY HALL, BOARDS AND COMMISSION ROOM in Austin, Texas. Some members of the commission participated by video conference. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance: Lyric Wardlow, Vice Chair Jenny E. Achilles Omar Gamboa Cynthia Jaso Valeria Menard Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Taniquewa Brewster Raul Longoria Sonia Martinez Staff Members in Attendance: Nefertitti Jackmon Miguel Lopez Angel Zambrano CALL TO ORDER Vice Chair Lyric Wardlow called the meeting to order at 6:48 PM. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 10 speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. Marian Sanchez, speaking on behalf of PODER, provided public comment. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the CDC Regular meeting on August 11, 2026. The minutes from the Community Development Commission Regular Meeting on August 11th, 2026, were approved on Commissioner Menard’s motion, Commissioner Gamboa’s second, on a 8-0 vote. STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. Staff briefing regarding Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) activities and outcomes. Presentation by Angel Zambrano, Program Manager III, Austin Public Health. The presentation was made by Angel Zambrano, Program Manager III, Austin Public Health. DISCUSSION ITEMS 3. Discussion on the recent meeting of the Housing Investment Review Committee (HIRC). Discussion led by Commissioner Valeria Menard. This item was tabled for the October meeting. 4. Update and discussion of the CDC Election process. Discussion led by Chair Noe Elias. This item was tabled for the October meeting. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 5. Discussion and action on the election and nomination process for APH concerning Public Sector and Private Sector Appointees. Presentation by Angel Zambrano, Program Manager III, Austin Public Health. This item was tabled for the October meeting. 6. Discussion and possible approval of a recommendation regarding the Dog’s Head Development. Discussion led by Commissioner Valeria Menard. The motion to approve the recommendation regarding the Dog’s Head Development was approved with the listed amendments on Commissioner Jenny E. Achilles’s motion, Commission Raul Longoria’s second, on 8-0 vote. • Addition of the number 20 item as “Allow and prioritize affordable housing ranging from 30%-80% Median Family Income (MFI) throughout the area.” • Replacement of the Environmental Commission with the Community Development Commission on the second WHEREAS. …
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION (CDC) MEETING October 13, 2026 – 6:30 PM AUSTIN CITY HALL, BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS - ROOM 1101 301 W 2ND STREET, 78701 AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the CDC may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely, contact Miguel Lopez, (512) 975-1575, Miguel.lopez@austintexas.gov. CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Noe Elias, Chair, Montopolis Jenny E. Achilles, Private Sector Omar Gamboa, Public Sector Cynthia Jaso, Dove Springs Sonia Martinez, East Austin Jo Anne Ortiz, Public Sector CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Lyric E. Wardlow, Vice Chair, Public Sector Taniquewa S. Brewster, Rosewood-Zaragosa Tisha-Vonique Hood, Public Sector Raul E. Longoria, South Austin Valerie Menard, St. John’s AGENDA The first 10 speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three- minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the CDC Regular meeting on September 8, 2026. STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. Staff briefing regarding Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) activities and outcomes. Presentation by Angel Zambrano, Program Manager III, Austin Public Health (APH). DISCUSSION ITEMS 3. Discussion and presentation of federal regulations regarding Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding and the annual HUD Funding Cycle including the Annual Action Plan, Needs Assessment, and the Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER). Presentation led by KateLynn Dean, Grants Program Manager, and Julie Smith, Community Engagement Specialist, Austin Housing. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 4. 5. 6. 7. Discussion and action on the Austin Public Health election and nomination process. Presentation by Angel Zambrano, Program Manager III, Austin Public Health. Discussion and action to approve the recommendation provided by the Election Working Group regarding the Community Development Commission (CDC) election process. Discussion led by Chair Noe Elias. Discussion and action on providing a recommendation for existing multifamily rezoning cases that have not received final action from City Council. Discussion led by Chair Noe Elias. Approve the 2027 Annual Meeting Calendar of the Community Development Commission (CDC). Discussion led by Miguel Lopez, Planner I, Austin …
REGULAR CALLED MEETING OF THE AUSTIN INTEGRATED WATER RESOURCE PLANNING COMMUNITY TASK FORCE TUESDAY, OCTOBER 13, 2026, AT 12 P.M. WALLER CREEK CENTER, ROOM 104 625 EAST 10TH STREET AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the Austin Integrated Water Resource Planning Community (Water Forward) Task Force may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely, contact Emily Rafferty, Emily.rafferty@austintexas.gov. CURRENT TASK FORCE MEMBERS: Jennifer Walker, Chair Robert Mace, Vice Chair Paul DiFiore Hani Michel Madelline Mathis Todd Bartee Perry Lorenz Sarah Faust Leah Martinsson AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Austin Integrated Water Resource Planning Community Task Force Regular Called meeting on June 9, 2026. STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. 3. 4. Staff briefing regarding Lower Colorado River and Highland Lakes water supply conditions. Presentation by Emily Rafferty, Program Manager, Austin Water. Staff briefing regarding Council resolution on large volume water users and related stakeholder engagement. Presentation by Marisa Flores Gonzalez, Water Resources Team Supervisor; Emlea Chanslor, Chief of Staff, Austin Water. Staff briefing regarding onsite reuse, decentralized reclaimed, and centralized reclaimed. Presentation by Joe Smith, Supervising Engineer; Kane Wei, Supervising Engineer; Margaret Lake, Supervising Engineer; Katherine Jashinski, Supervising Engineer, Austin Water. 5. Staff briefing regarding highlights of Austin Water’s 2026 Q2 Report on Water Management Strategy Implementation. Presentation by Kevin Kluge, Water Conservation Division Manager, Austin Water. ACTION ITEMS 6. Review and approve the 2027 Water Forward Task Force meeting schedule. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. For assistance, please contact the Liaison or TTY users’ route through 711. A person may request language access accommodations no later than 48 hours before the scheduled meeting. Please call or email Emily Rafferty at Austin Water Department, at 512-972-0427 or Emily.rafferty@austintexas.gov, to request service or for additional information. For more information on the Austin Integrated Water Resource Planning Community Task Force, please contact Emily Rafferty at 512-972-0427 or …
REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT MONDAY, October 12, 2026 AT 5:30 P.M. AUSTIN CITY HALL, COUNCIL CHAMBERS, ROOM 1001 301 WEST 2ND STREET AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely, contact Elaine Ramirez at 512-974-2202 or email elaine.ramirez@austintexas.gov. CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: ___Jeffery Bowen (Chair) ___Margaret Shahrestani (Vice-Chair) ___Haseeb Abdullah ___Corry L Archer-McClellan ___Joseph El Habr ___Melissa Hawthorne ___VACANT ___Yung-ju Kim ___Bianca A Medina-Leal ___Brian Poteet ___Michael Von Ohlen ___VACANT(Alternate) ___Suzanne Valentine (Alternate) AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 4 speakers signed up/register prior (no later than noon the day before the meeting) to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Board of Adjustment Regular meeting on September 14, 2026 On-Line Link: ITEM01 September 14, 2026 draft minutes PUBLIC HEARINGS Discussion and action on the following cases Previous Postponed cases: 2. C15-2026-0029 Stephen Hawkins for Agustin Gonzalez 3011 Westlake Drive On-Line Link: ITEM02 ADV PACKET; PRESENTATION The applicant has requested variance(s) from the Land Development Code, Section 25-2- 1176 (Site Development Regulations for Docks, Marinas, and Other Lakefront Uses) (A) (1) to increase the dock length from 30 feet (required) to fifty feet (50’) (requested), in order to erect a boat dock in a “LA” Lake Austin zoning district. Note: Land Development Code, 25-2-1176 Site Development Regulations for Docks, Marinas, and Other Lakefront Uses (A) (1) A dock may extend up to 30 feet from the shoreline, except that the director may require a dock to extend a lesser or greater distance from the shoreline if deemed necessary to ensure navigation safety. A dock or similar structure must comply with the requirements of this subsection. 3. C15-2026-0030 Xiao Huang 2805 Saratoga Drive On-Line Link: ITEM03 ADV PACKET; PRESENTATION The applicant is requesting a variance(s) from the Land Development Code, Section 25-2-492 (Site Development Regulations) (D) from setback …
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT REGULAR MEETING MINUTES Monday, September 14, 2026 The BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT convened in a Regular meeting on Monday, September 14, 2026, at 301 West 2nd Street in Austin, Texas. Vice Chair Maggie Shahrestani called the Board of Adjustment Meeting to order at 5:32 PM. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance in-Person: Maggie Shahrestani-Vice Chair Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Haseeb Abdullah, Melissa Hawthorne, Yung-ju Kim, Bianca A. Medina-Leal, Brian Poteet, Suzanne Valentine-Alternate Board Members/Commissioners Absent: Jeffery Bowen-Chair, Tommy Ates (Resigned), Sameer S Birring (Resigned), Michael Von Ohlen, Corry Archer-McClellan-Alternate (technical issues) APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Board of Adjustment Regular meeting on August 10, 2026 On-Line Link: ITEM01 August 10, 2026 draft minutes The minutes from the meeting on August 10, 2026, were approved on Vice Chair Maggie Shahrestani, Board Member Melissa Hawthorne second, on 6-0-1 Vote (Board Member Haseeb Abdullah abstained). PUBLIC HEARINGS Discussion and action on the following cases All items are postponed to October 12, 2026, not enough board members for voting purposes Previous Postponed cases: 2. C15-2026-0029 Stephen Hawkins for Agustin Gonzalez 3011 Westlake Drive On-Line Link: ITEM02 ADV PACKET; PRESENTATION The applicant has requested variance(s) from the Land Development Code, Section 25-2- 1176 (Site Development Regulations for Docks, Marinas, and Other Lakefront Uses) (A) (1) to increase the dock length from 30 feet (required) to fifty feet (50’) (requested), in order to erect a boat dock in a “LA” Lake Austin zoning district. A dock or similar structure must comply with the requirements of this subsection. Note: Land Development Code, 25-2-1176 Site Development Regulations for Docks, Marinas, and Other Lakefront Uses (A) (1) A dock may extend up to 30 feet from the shoreline, except that the director may require a dock to extend a lesser or greater distance from the shoreline if deemed necessary to ensure navigation safety. Vice Chair’s motion to postpone to October 12, 2026, Board member Melissa Hawthorne second on 7-0 votes; POSTPONED TO OCTOBER 12, 2026, NOT ENOUGH BOARD MEMBERS FOR VOTING PURPOSES. New variance cases: 3. C15-2026-0030 Xiao Huang 2805 Saratoga Drive On-Line Link: ITEM03 ADV PACKET; PRESENTATION The applicant is requesting a variance(s) from the Land Development Code, Section 25-2-492 (Site Development Regulations) (D) from setback requirements for a front setback of 40 feet (required) to 7 feet (requested) in order to erect a four-foot high (4’) attached uncovered wood deck in front …
CITY OF AUSTIN Board of Adjustment Decision Sheet ITEM02 DATE: Monday, September 14, 2026 CASE NUMBER: C15-2026-0029 ____-____Thomas Ates (D1) (Resigned) ____Y____Bianca A Medina-Leal (D2) ____-____VACANT (D3) ____Y____Yung-ju Kim (D4) ____Y____Melissa Hawthorne (D5) ____Y____Haseeb Abdullah (D6) ____-____Sameer S Birring (D7) (Resigned) ____Y____Margaret Shahrestani (D8) ____Y____Brian Poteet (D9) ____-____Michael Von Ohlen (D10) OUT ____-____Jeffery L Bowen (M) OUT ____-____Corry L Archer-MccClellan (Alternate) (M) ____Y____Suzanne Valentine (Alternate) (M) ____-____VACANT (Alternate) (M) APPLICANT: Stephen Hawkins OWNER: Agustin Gonzalez ADDRESS: 3011 WESTLAKE DR VARIANCE REQUESTED: The applicant has requested variance(s) from the Land Development Code, Section 25-2-1176 (Site Development Regulations for Docks, Marinas, and Other Lakefront Uses) (A) (1) to increase the dock length from 30 feet (required) to fifty feet (50’) (requested), in order to erect a boat dock in a “LA” Lake Austin zoning district. Note: Land Development Code, 25-2-1176 Site Development Regulations for Docks, Marinas, and Other Lakefront Uses (A) A dock or similar structure must comply with the requirements of this subsection. (1) A dock may extend up to 30 feet from the shoreline, except that the director may require a dock to extend a lesser or greater distance from the shoreline if deemed necessary to ensure navigation safety. BOARD’S DECISION: AUGUST 10, 2026 The public hearing was closed by Chair Jeffery Bowen, Board Member Michael Von Ohlen’s motion to postpone to September 14, ITEM02/1 2026, Board member Melissa Hawthorne second on 10-0 votes; POSTPONED TO SEPTEMBER 14, 2026. September 14, 2026 Vice Chair’s motion to postpone to October 12, 2026, Board member Melissa Hawthorne second on 7-0 votes; POSTPONED TO OCTOBER 12, 2026, NOT ENOUGH BOARD MEMBERS FOR VOTING PURPOSES. FINDING: 1. The Zoning regulations applicable to the property do not allow for a reasonable use because: 2. (a) The hardship for which the variance is requested is unique to the property in that: (b) The hardship is not general to the area in which the property is located because: 3. The variance will not alter the character of the area adjacent to the property, will not impair the use of adjacent conforming property, and will not impair the purpose of the regulations of the zoning district in which the property is located because: Elaine Ramirez Executive Liaison Maggie Shahrestani Vice-Chair forITEM02/2 CITY OF AUSTIN Board of Adjustment Decision Sheet ITEM05 DATE: Monday August 10, 2026 CASE NUMBER: C15-2026-0029 __-_____Thomas Ates (D1) OUT __Y_____Bianca A Medina-Leal (D2) __-_____Jessica Cohen …
Aqua Permits • Variance Presentation 3011 Westlake Drive C1520260029 ITEM02/1-PRESENTATION BOA Variance for 3011 Westlake Drive Seeking Variance From To Allow For LDC 2521176A1 Proposed New Boat Dock "A dock may extend up to 30 feet from the shoreline [into the lake], except that the director may require a dock to extend a lesser or greater distance from the shoreline if deemed necessary to ensure navigation safety." The permitting and construction of a NEW boat dock extending 50ʼ0ˮ from the shoreline into the lake to ensure safety and navigability. ITEM02/2-PRESENTATION 3011 Westlake Drive ITEM02/3-PRESENTATION 3011 Westlake Drive 3015 Westlake Drive: 3009 Westlake Drive: ITEM02/4-PRESENTATION
CITY OF AUSTIN Board of Adjustment Decision Sheet ITEM03 DATE: Monday September 14, 2026 CASE NUMBER: C15-2026-0030 ____-____Thomas Ates (D1) (Resigned) ____Y____Bianca A Medina-Leal (D2) ____-____VACANT (D3) ____Y____Yung-ju Kim (D4) ____Y____Melissa Hawthorne (D5) ____Y____Haseeb Abdullah (D6) ____-____Sameer S Birring (D7) (Resigned) ____Y____Margaret Shahrestani (D8) ____Y____Brian Poteet (D9) ____-____Michael Von Ohlen (D10) OUT ____-____Jeffery L Bowen (M) OUT ____-____Corry L Archer-MccClellan (Alternate) (M) ____Y____Suzanne Valentine (Alternate) (M) ____-____VACANT (Alternate) (M) OWNER/APPLICANT: Xiao Huang ADDRESS: 2805 SARATOGA DR VARIANCE REQUESTED: The applicant is requesting a variance(s) from the Land Development Code, Section 25-2-492 (Site Development Regulations) (D) from setback requirements for a front setback of 40 feet (required) to 7 feet (requested) in order to erect a four-foot high (4’) attached uncovered wood deck in front of an existing single-family residence in a “LA”, Lake Austin zoning district. BOARD’S DECISION: September 14, 2026 Vice Chair’s motion to postpone to October 12, 2026, Board member Melissa Hawthorne second on 7-0 votes; POSTPONED TO OCTOBER 12, 2026, NOT ENOUGH BOARD MEMBERS FOR VOTING PURPOSES. FINDING: ITEM03/1 1. The Zoning regulations applicable to the property do not allow for a reasonable use because: 2. (a) The hardship for which the variance is requested is unique to the property in that: (b) The hardship is not general to the area in which the property is located because: 3. The variance will not alter the character of the area adjacent to the property, will not impair the use of adjacent conforming property, and will not impair the purpose of the regulations of the zoning district in which the property is located because: Elaine Ramirez Executive Liaison Maggie Shahrestani Vice-Chair forITEM03/2 BOA GENERAL REVIEW COVERSHEET CASE: C15-2026-0030 BOA DATE: Monday, September 14th, 2026 ADDRESS: 2805 Saratoga Dr OWNER: Xiao Huang COUNCIL DISTRICT: 10 AGENT: N/A ZONING: LA LEGAL DESCRIPTION: LOT 7 BLK 10 AUSTIN LAKE ESTATES SEC 2 VARIANCE REQUEST: LDC, Section 25-2-492 (Site Development Regulations) (D) from setback requirements for a front setback of 40 feet (required) to 7 feet (requested) SUMMARY: erect a four-foot high (4') attached uncovered wood deck ISSUES: pre-dates current setback requirements ZONING LAND USES LA Site North LA South LA East West LA; 2 mi ETJ LA Single-Family Single-Family Single-Family Single-Family Single-Family NEIGHBORHOOD ORGANIZATIONS: City of Rollingwood Friends of Austin Neighborhoods Save Our Springs Alliance ITEM03/3 July 29, 2026 Xiao Huang 2805 Saratoga Dr Austin TX, 78733 Property Description: LOT 7 BLK …
C15-2026-0030 2805 Saratoga Dr Board of Adjustment Variance Meeting October 12, 2026 ITEM03/1-PRESENTATION 40-Foot Front Yard Setback Line — Shown in Red ITEM03/2-PRESENTATION Current Status of the Uncovered Deck ITEM03/3-PRESENTATION
CITY OF AUSTIN Board of Adjustment Decision Sheet ITEM04 DATE: Monday September 14, 2026 CASE NUMBER: C15-2026-0034 ____-____Thomas Ates (D1) (Resigned) ____Y____Bianca A Medina-Leal (D2) ____-____VACANT (D3) ____Y____Yung-ju Kim (D4) ____Y____Melissa Hawthorne (D5) ____Y____Haseeb Abdullah (D6) ____-____Sameer S Birring (D7) (Resigned) ____Y____Margaret Shahrestani (D8) ____Y____Brian Poteet (D9) ____-____Michael Von Ohlen (D10) OUT ____-____Jeffery L Bowen (M) OUT ____-____Corry L Archer-MccClellan (Alternate) (M) ____Y____Suzanne Valentine (Alternate) (M) ____-____VACANT (Alternate) (M) APPLICANT: Ricca Keepers OWNER: Trent Trawick ADDRESS: 14200 FLAT TOP RANCH RD VARIANCE REQUESTED: The applicant is requesting a variance(s) from the Land Development Code: Section 25-2-551 (Lake Austin (LA) District Regulations) (C)(2) (a) from impervious requirements to increase the maximum impervious cover on a slope with a gradient of 25 percent or less from 20 percent (maximum allowed) to 26 percent (requested) and Section 25-2-551 (Lake Austin (LA) District Regulations) (E)(2) to decrease the impervious cover on a slope with a gradient of more than 35 percent from 2% to 0% (requested), in order to complete a remodel/addition in a “LA”, Lake Austin zoning district. Note: Land Development Code Section 25-2-551 Lake Austin (LA) District Regulations ITEM04/1 SHORELINE SETBACK means a line parallel to the shoreline and at a distance from SHORELINE SETBACK AREA means an area between the shoreline and the In this section: SHORELINE means the 492.8 topographic contour line along the shores of Lake (A) (1) Austin. (2) the shoreline that is prescribed in this section. (3) shoreline setback. (C) This subsection specifies lot width and impervious cover restrictions in a Lake Austin (LA) district. (2) For a lot included in a subdivision plat recorded after April 22, 1982, impervious cover may not exceed: (a) 20 percent, on a slope with a gradient of 25 percent or less; (b) 10 percent, on a slope with a gradient of more than 25 percent and not more than 35 percent; or (c) if impervious cover is transferred under Subsection (D), 30 percent. (E) This subsection specifies additional development standards based on a slope gradient in a Lake Austin (LA) district. (1) On a slope with a gradient of more than 15 percent; (a) vegetation must be restored with native vegetation, as prescribed by the Enviromental Criteria Manual, if it is disturbed or removed as a result of construction; and (b) construction uphill or downhill from the slope must comply with the Enviromental Criteria Manual. (2) on a …
CITY OF AUSTIN Board of Adjustment Decision Sheet ITEM05 DATE: Monday September 14, 2026 CASE NUMBER: C15-2026-0035 ____-____Thomas Ates (D1) (Resigned) ____Y____Bianca A Medina-Leal (D2) ____-____VACANT (D3) ____Y____Yung-ju Kim (D4) ____Y____Melissa Hawthorne (D5) ____Y____Haseeb Abdullah (D6) ____-____Sameer S Birring (D7) (Resigned) ____Y____Margaret Shahrestani (D8) ____Y____Brian Poteet (D9) ____-____Michael Von Ohlen (D10) OUT ____-____Jeffery L Bowen (M) OUT ____-____Corry L Archer-MccClellan (Alternate) (M) ____Y____Suzanne Valentine (Alternate) (M) ____-____VACANT (Alternate) (M) APPLICANT: Victoria Goodman OWNER: Mark Sainsbury ADDRESS: 4523 AVENUE G VARIANCE REQUESTED: The applicant is requesting a variance from the Land Development Code, Section 25-2-899 (Fences as Accessory Uses) to increase the height from eight (8’) feet (maximum allowed) to nine feet (9’) (requested) (6 ft. solid + 3 ft. trellis), in order to maintain a fence along interior side property line (N/NE) & rear property line (E/SE) in a “SF-3-NCCD-NP”, Single-Family-Neighborhood Conservation Combining District-Neighborhood Plan zoning district (Hyde Park Neighborhood Plan). Note: The Land Development Code 25-2-899 Fences as Accessory Uses (A) Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, a fence: (1) is permitted as an accessory use in any zoning district; and (2) must comply with the requirements of this section. (B) In this section: (1) an ornamental fence is a fence with an open design that has a ratio of solid material to open space of not more than one to four; and ITEM05/1 (2) a solid fence is a fence other than an ornamental fence. (C) The height restrictions of this section do not apply to an ornamental fence. (D) Except as otherwise provided in this section, a solid fence constructed along a property line may not exceed a height of six feet measured from the natural grade up. (E) If there is a change in grade of at least one foot measured along any run of a solid fence along a property line, then the portion of the fence where the grade change occurs may be constructed to a maximum height of seven feet. (F) a solid fence along a property line may be constructed to a maximum height of eight feet if each owner of property that adjoins a section of the fence that exceeds a height of six feet files written consent to the construction of the fence with the building official; and (1) there is a change in grade of at least two feet within 50 feet of the boundary between adjoining properties; …
NEW FENCE LOOKING FROM NORTH NEIGHBOR (marked in red on survey) ITEM05/17 NEIGHBOR’S FENCE AT 4527 AVE G approx. same height (9 ft) as new fence for which we are applying for a variance (shown on right of image). “…will not alter the character of the area adjacent to the property…” ITEM05/18 ITEM05/19 ITEM05/20 ITEM05/21
Variance request: C15-2026-0035 fencing at 4523 Avenue G Victoria Goodman & Mark Sainsbury: Owners ITEM05/1-PRESENTATION ITEM05/2-PRESENTATION ITEM05/3-PRESENTATION ITEM05/4-PRESENTATION ITEM05/5-PRESENTATION ITEM05/6-PRESENTATION ITEM05/7-PRESENTATION ITEM05/8-PRESENTATION ITEM05/9-PRESENTATION ITEM05/10-PRESENTATION ITEM05/11-PRESENTATION Hardship • We have an in-ground swimming pool, with no cover, and open all year. • The 9 foot fence helps prevent children accessing the pool and possibly harming themselves. • A lower fence would be less safe. ITEM05/12-PRESENTATION Good fences make good neighbors • We consulted our immediate neighbors before construction. • They regard the new fence as an effective safety measure. • As their letters show, they are strongly supportive. • We hope we can keep it. ITEM05/13-PRESENTATION
CITY OF AUSTIN Board of Adjustment Decision Sheet ITEM06 DATE: Monday September 14, 2026 CASE NUMBER: C15-2026-0036 ____-____Thomas Ates (D1) (Resigned) ____Y____Bianca A Medina-Leal (D2) ____-____VACANT (D3) ____Y____Yung-ju Kim (D4) ____Y____Melissa Hawthorne (D5) ____Y____Haseeb Abdullah (D6) ____-____Sameer S Birring (D7) (Resigned) ____Y____Margaret Shahrestani (D8) ____Y____Brian Poteet (D9) ____-____Michael Von Ohlen (D10) OUT ____-____Jeffery L Bowen (M) OUT ____-____Corry L Archer-MccClellan (Alternate) (M) ____Y____Suzanne Valentine (Alternate) (M) ____-____VACANT (Alternate) (M) APPLICANT: Richard T Suttle Jr. OWNER: Erin Booth Derbas ADDRESS: 4107 LAKEPLACE LANE VARIANCE REQUESTED: LDC: The applicant is requesting a variance(s) from the Land Development Code: Section 25-2-551 (Lake Austin (LA) District Regulations) (B)(3) (a) to permit a tram (mechanical pedestrian access). And Section 25-2-551 (Lake Austin (LA) District Regulations) (E)(2) to permit 260 square feet development on a slope with a gradient of more than 35%, in order to maintain a tram in a “LA”, Lake Austin zoning district. For the above address the Subdivision Plat was recorded on March 25, 1915. Note: ITEM06/1 Land Development Code Section 25-2-551 Lake Austin (LA) District Regulations Section 25-2-551 Lake Austin (LA) District Regulations {A} In this section: (1) SHORELINE means the 492.8 topographic contour line along the shores of Lake Austin. (2) SHORELINE SETBACK means a line parallel to the shoreline and at a distance from the shoreline that is prescribed in this section. (3) SHORELINE SETBACK AREA means an area between the shoreline and the shoreline setback. (B) This subsection specifies shoreline setbacks in a Lake Austin (LA) district. (1) The shoreline setback is: (a) 75 feet; or (b) 25 feet, if: (i) the lot is located in a subdivision plat recorded before April 22, 1982, or is a legal tract exempt from the requirement to plat; and (ii) the distance between the shoreline and the front lot line, or the property line of a l egal tract, is 200 feet or less. (E) This subsection specifies additional development standards based on a slope gradient in a Lake Austin (LA) district. (1) On a slope with a gradient of more than 15 percent; (a) vegetation must be restored with native vegetation, as prescribed by the Enviromental Criteria Manual, if it is disturbed or removed as a result of construction; and (b) construction uphill or downhill from the slope must comply with the Enviromental Criteria Manual. (2) on a slope with a gradient of more than 35 percent, development …
C15-2026-0036 4107 Lakeplace Lane ITEM06/1-PRESENTATION ITEM06/2-PRESENTATION Existing tram was constructed in approximately 2001 by a previous owner. ITEM06/3-PRESENTATION ITEM06/4-PRESENTATION ITEM06/5-PRESENTATION ITEM06/6-PRESENTATION Variances Requested: 1. Variance from Section 25-2-551(B)(3)(a) (Lake Austin District Regulations) to permit mechanical pedestrian ("LA") zoning district. access in a Lake Austin 2. Variance from Section 25-2-551(E)(2) (Lake Austin District Regulations) to permit development on a slope with a gradient of more than 35 percent. ITEM06/7-PRESENTATION Variances Findings: Reasonable Use: The zoning regulations applicable to the property do not allow for a reasonable use because: The shoreline setback area restrictions and additional development standards based on slope gradient regulations are only applicable to properties zoned Lake Austin residence district ("LA") and do not apply to other zoning districts along Lake Austin. Without the variances the property owner would not be able to access all areas of the property. ITEM06/8-PRESENTATION Variances Findings: Hardship: a. The hardship for which the variance is requested is unique to the property in that: The topography of the property between the residence and Lake Austin is steeply sloped and varies from 35% to over 1,500% with a vertical drop in excess of 60 feet which makes it extremely difficult to access the entire property without a tram. ITEM06/9-PRESENTATION Variances Findings: Hardship: b. The hardship is not general to the area in which the property is located because: The property sits on a sheer vertical cliff verses rolling slopes that are more common along Lake Austin. There is also an abundance of large, mature tress that are heavily concentrated along the lake side. ITEM06/10-PRESENTATION Variances Findings: Area Character: The variance will not alter the character of the area adjacent to the property, will not impair the use of adjacent conforming property, and will not impair the purpose of the regulations of the zoning district in which the property is located because: These variances would not alter the character of adjacent properties nor impair their use of their own property because the tram is located within a heavily vegetated area and cannot be seen by the adjacent neighbors. LA zoning allows for roads and driveways to be located within the shoreline setback area with a gradient of more than 35%, but due to the extreme topography on the subject property, these types of improvements are not feasible. A tram is required to access all of the property. ITEM06/11-PRESENTATION
CITY OF AUSTIN Board of Adjustment Decision Sheet ITEM07 DATE: Monday September 14, 2026 CASE NUMBER: C15-2026-0037 ____-____Thomas Ates (D1) (Resigned) ____Y____Bianca A Medina-Leal (D2) ____-____VACANT (D3) ____Y____Yung-ju Kim (D4) ____Y____Melissa Hawthorne (D5) ____Y____Haseeb Abdullah (D6) ____-____Sameer S Birring (D7) (Resigned) ____Y____Margaret Shahrestani (D8) ____Y____Brian Poteet (D9) ____-____Michael Von Ohlen (D10) OUT ____-____Jeffery L Bowen (M) OUT ____-____Corry L Archer-MccClellan (Alternate) (M) ____Y____Suzanne Valentine (Alternate) (M) ____-____VACANT (Alternate) (M) APPLICANT: Soren Aandahl OWNER: Shesh Aandahl ADDRESS: 714 POST OAK ST VARIANCE REQUESTED: The applicant is requesting a variance(s) from the Land Development Code, Section 25-2-779 (Small Lot Single-Family Residential Use) (J)(4) from gross floor area requirements to increase unit size from 2,300 square feet (maximum allowed) to 2,886 square feet (requested) in order to enclose an existing balcony to create conditioned bedroom space in a “SF-3-NP”, Single-Family-Neighborhood Plan zoning district (Bouldin Creek NP). Note: Land Development Code 25-2-779 Small Lot Single-Family Residential Use (A) This section applies to a small lot single-family residential use. (B) This section supersedes the base zoning district regulations to the extent of conflict. ITEM07/1 (C) Only one dwelling unit is permitted on a lot. (D) This subsection applies to small lot single-family residential use on a property zoned single-family residence small lot (SF-4A) district or less restrictive. (J) Gross Floor Area (1) This subsection applies to a property located within the area described in Subsection 1.2.1 of Subchapter F (Residential Design and Compatibility Standards). (2) GROSS FLOOR AREA means the total enclosed area of all floors in a building with a clear height of more than six feet, measured to the outside surface of the exterior walls, except as provided in this subsection. (3) The gross floor area may not exceed the greater of 1,650 square feet or a floor-to- area ratio of 0.55. (4) The maximum unit size is 2,300 square feet. Source: Ord. 041118-57; Ord. No. 20240516-006, Pt. 5, 5-27-24; Ord. No. 20250227-039, Pt. 2, 10-1-25. BOARD’S DECISION: September 14, 2026 Vice Chair’s motion to postpone to October 12, 2026, Board member Melissa Hawthorne second on 7-0 votes; POSTPONED TO OCTOBER 12, 2026, NOT ENOUGH BOARD MEMBERS FOR VOTING PURPOSES. FINDING: 1. The Zoning regulations applicable to the property do not allow for a reasonable use because: 2. (a) The hardship for which the variance is requested is unique to the property in that: (b) The hardship is not general to the area …
