MEMORANDUM To: From: Date: Subject: Mariana Kreuger, Chair, and Commissioners of the Environmental Commission Liz Johnston, Environmental Officer Austin Watershed Protection August 12, 2026 Site-Specific SOS Amendment for 5811 Southwest Parkway SPC-2025-0066C The purpose of this memorandum is to inform you that on the August 19, 2026, Environmental Commission agenda is a proposed amendment to the City’s Save Our Springs ordinance and related variances to Chapter 25-8 of the Land Development Code. The ordinance is being brought forward to enable development at the site located at 5811 Southwest Parkway (SPC-2025-0066C). This action concerns land located in the Barton Springs Zone. Project Description and Background On January 31, 2019, City Council approved Resolution No. 20190131-040 to initiate variances and amendments to the Land Development Code, including site-specific amendments to Chapter 25-8, Subchapter A, Article 13 (Save Our Springs Initiative) as minimally required to address development related to the proposed development at 5811 Southwest Parkway. The 3.026-acre site is an abandoned mobile home park with outdated septic systems and failing drain fields that were constructed several years before the property was annexed by the City of Austin. The septic fields are to be removed, and the new development will be utilizing public wastewater. The applicant is proposing a site-specific SOS amendment to allow for the proposed development of the site while providing on site water quality treatment, a small reduction in impervious cover, and native plantings. The site is in the Edwards Aquifer Recharge Zone and Barton Springs Zone within the Barton Creek Watershed. The entire 3.026-acre site is located in uplands with no Critical Water Quality Zone (CWQZ) or Water Quality Transition Zone (WQTZ). There are also no Critical Environmental Features (CEFs) on the site. The existing impervious cover is 1.0258 acres or 44,683.848 square feet. Exhibit 1. Existing Conditions for 5811 Southwest Parkway Page 1 of 5 Date: Subject: August 12, 2026 Site-Specific SOS Amendment for 5811 Southwest Parkway SPC-2025-0066C Exhibit 2. Proposed Development Page 2 of 5 Date: Subject: August 12, 2026 Site-Specific SOS Amendment for 5811 Southwest Parkway SPC-2025-0066C Summary of Code Amendment Page 3 of 5 Date: Subject: August 12, 2026 Site-Specific SOS Amendment for 5811 Southwest Parkway SPC-2025-0066C The amendment under consideration is related to proposed development at 5811 Southwest Parkway that was submitted for review in February 2025. The property is located in the Barton Creek Watershed, in the Barton Springs Zone, and within the …
5811 Southwest Parkway Site-Specific SOS Amendment SPC-2025-0066C Austin Watershed Protection | August 19, 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) ▪ Septic fields will be removed and the new development will utilize public wastewater 4 The Site 5 The Site 6 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 Roadway regulations. 7 SOS Amendment ▪ SOS requirement for impervious cover limited to 15% Net Site Area (NSA) (0.4539 acres or 19,771.88 sqft) ▪ Proposed impervious cover reduced from 33.9% to 33.5% Gross Site Area (GSA) (1.01 acres or 43,995.60 sqft) 8 SOS Amendment ▪ SOS requirement for non-degradation water quality treatment ▪ The initiating resolution only requires Barton Springs Zone Redevelopment level water quality …
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 that was submitted for review in February 2025. 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 such as rainwater harvesting systems and green roofs, design of swales and appropriate setbacks 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 1 • Construction of a childcare facility with a covered play area, sport …
5811 Southwest Parkway Site-Specific SOS Amendment SPC-2025-0066C Austin Watershed Protection | August 19, 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 …
. RECOMMENDATION TO COUNCIL Environmental Commission Recommendation 20260819-002: 5811 Southwest Parkway Site-Specific SOS Amendment, C20- 2026-008 WHEREAS, the Environmental Commission recognizes that the applicant, Thompson Land Engineering, has submitted 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; and WHEREAS, the Environmental Commission recognizes the site is located in Barton Creek Watershed, the Edwards Aquifer Recharge Zone, and Council District 8; and WHEREAS, the Environmental Commission recognizes that staff recommends this site-specific amendment. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the Environmental Commission recommends the request for a site-specific amendment to City Code Chapter 25-8, Subchapter A, Article 13 with the following conditions: Staff Conditions: • Small reduction in impervious cover from 33.9% to 33.5% • SOS non-degradation water quality treatment for entire site • Austin Energy Green Building rating of 2 stars • Bird-friendly building design • Integrated Pest Management • No artificial turf • • Complies with the Hill Country Roadway regulations • Two electric charging stations • Caliper inches of trees for mitigation have increased by 1 inch (3-inch to 4-inch) • All disturbed areas are shown to be revegetated with 609S • Landscape plants 100% native Interpretive signage Environmental Commission Conditions: • Work with the Texas Children in Nature Network to incorporate best practices for outdoor learning environments, including the use of playscapes made exclusively of natural materials . • As part of the bird-friendly building design package, use native plants that feed or attract birds, such as Texas Red Mallow, Texas Persimmon, and American Beauty Berry • Reduce the number of parking spaces to 18 • Overall reduction of on-site impervious cover to 25% • Narrowing of the driveway to 20ft • Increase of on-site tree planting to 40 or more trees, with the rest of the mitigation as indicated per staff conditions Inclusion of dark sky building practices • Date of Approval: August 19, 2026 Motioned By: Chair Krueger Seconded By: Commissioner Sullivan Vote: For: 8-0 Chair Krueger, Vice Chair Bristol, Commissioner Brimer, Commissioner Changsut, Commissioner Fleury, Commissioner Luecke, Commissioner Morrison, Commissioner Sullivan Against: None Abstain: None Off the dais: None Absent: Secretary Qureshi, Commissioner Fierro Attest: _____________________________________________ Mariana Krueger, Chair
REGULAR CALLED MEETING ELECTRIC BOARD Wednesday August 19, 2026 @ 10:00 AM- In Person/Web Ex PERMITTING DEVELOPMENT CENTER/ 1st FLOOR, CONF RM 1401-1402 6310 WILHELMINA DELCO DR AUSTIN, TEXAS Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely by 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. To register, contact rick.arzola@austintexas.gov. CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: David Johnson- Chair; Gabe Flores- Vice Chair; Cochren, Joel; Deschaine, David; Grant, Michael; Goss, Delwin; Hernandez, Joseph; King, Kenny; Shope, Victoria; Wallace, Rogelio CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMUNICATION: 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. APPROVAL OF MINUTES- 1. Approve the minutes of the Electrical Board Regular Called Meeting of April 15, 2026 DISCUSSION 2. Update on Austin Energy Disconnect program team on any changes to the contractor registration or disconnect program 3. Update with Austin Energy metering team on the proposed changes in the Austin Energy Criteria Manual 4. Update on the 2026 National Electrical Code ordinance. 5. Discussion on third party inspections. City of Austin has settled with SAFEbuilt Texas to assist with ongoing economic shifts, to aid with 3rd party inspections. 6. Discussion on Commercial Plan Review update; Submittals, on time ratio and staffing. 7. Discussion on Building and Trade Contractor Service update; permit application process, turnaround times and staffing. 8. Discussion with Commercial and Residential Inspection staff on updates regarding staff vacancies and timely inspections. 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 Rick Arola at Austin Development Services Department, at 512-974-2417 or rick.arzola@austintexas.gov, to request service or for additional information. For more rick.arzola@austintexas.gov information on the Electrical Board please contact Rick Arzola at 512-974-2417 and
REGULAR MEETING OF THE ECONOMIC PROSPERITY COMMISSION WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 19, 2026, 6:30 PM AUSTIN CITY HALL, BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS ROOM, #1101 301 WEST 2ND STREET AUSTIN, TEXAS 78701 Some members of the Economic Prosperity 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 Chelsea Pfeifer at chelsea.pfeifer@austintexas.gov or 512-974-2498. CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Commissioner Appointment Nicole Tomaszewski Ofelia Zapata District 1 District 2 Raquel Valdez Sanchez (Vice Chair) District 3 Michael Nahas Kevin Roberts Shakeel Rashed CALL TO ORDER District 4 District 5 District 6 PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Commissioner Zain Pleuthner VACANT Appointment District 7 District 8 Aaron Gonzales (Chair) District 9 Aditi Joshi Jake Randall District 10 Mayor The first ten 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 Economic Prosperity Commission regular meeting on July 15, 2026. STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. 3. Staff briefing regarding Economic Development Department updates on programs and initiatives. Presented by Mac Cummins, Director, Austin Economic Development and Ann Eaton, Assistant Director, Austin Economic Development. Staff briefing regarding Levers of Economic Mobility. Presentation by Gary Aaron, Business Process Consultant Senior, Austin Equity and Inclusion and Shivani Datar, Business Process Specialist, Austin Equity and Inclusion. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 4. 5. Approve a recommendation to Council regarding language education programs access in workforce development. Approve a recommendation to Council regarding strengthening responsiveness to AI Labor Impacts in Austin. 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 Chelsea Pfeifer at the Austin City Clerk’s Office, at 512-974-2498 or chelsea.pfeifer@austintexas.gov to request service or for additional information. For more information on the …
ECONOMIC PROSPERITY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES WEDNESDAY, JULY 17, 2026 The Economic Prosperity Commission convened in a regular meeting on Wednesday, July 15, 2026 at Austin City Hall, Boards and Commissions Room #1101, 301 W. 2nd Street, Austin, TX. Vice Chair Randall called the Economic Prosperity Commission Meeting to order at 6:36 P.M. Commissioners in Attendance: Jacob Randall, Vice Chair Aditi Joshi Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Aaron Gonzales, Chair Raquel Valdez Sanchez Ofelia Zapata Shakeel Rashed Zain Pleuthner Michael Nahas PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Maria Campos- Mainspring School Brendan Wells- Mainspring School APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Economic Prosperity Commission Regular Meeting on July 15 , 2026. The minutes from the Economic Prosperity Commission regular meeting on July 15, 2026 were approved on Chair Gonzales’ motion, Commissioner Zapata’s second on a 7-0 vote. Commissioner Rashed abstained. Commissioners Tomaszewski and Roberts were absent. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. Discussion of Language Access in the workplace. Elizabeth Mack, Founder and CEO, ECONOMIC PROSPERITY COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES WEDNESDAY, JULY 17, 2026 Freestyle Languages. The presentation was made by Elizabeth Mack, Founder and CEO, Freestyle Languages. 3. Discussion regarding Austin Parks and Recreation programs and infrastructure needs. Presented by Liana Kallivoka, PhD, PE, Assistant Director, Austin Parks and Recreation and Alyssa Tharrett, RA, NCARB, Architectural Development Division Manager, Austin Parks and Recreation. The presentation was made by Liana Kallivoka, PhD, PE, Assistant Director, Austin Parks and Recreation and Alyssa Tharrett, RA, NCARB, Architectural Development Division Manager, Austin Parks and Recreation. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 4. Approve a recommendation to Council regarding support for Austin Parks and Recreation programs and infrastructure as it relates to job creation. The following amendment was made by Chair Gonzales and seconded by Vice Chair Randall. The amendment was to replace the “Austin Parks and Recreation Board” in the fourth WHEREAS and again after NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED with “Economic Prosperity Commission”. The amendment was approved on a 6-0 vote. Commissioners Rashed and Nahas were off the dais. Commissioners Tomaszewski and Roberts were absent. A motion to approve the recommendation to Council regarding support for Austin Parks and Recreation program and infrastructure as it relates to job creation as amended was made by Chair Gonzales, seconded by Commissioner Zapata, and approved on a 6-0 vote. Commissioners Rashed and Nahas were off the dais. Commissioners Tomaszewski and Roberts were absent. 5. Approve a recommendation to Council regarding the impact …
Economic Mobility Austin Equity & Inclusion August 2026 Agenda • Economic Mobility Context • Introduction to the Levers of Economic Mobility Index (LEMI) • LEMI in Action: Live Demo 2 What Drives Economic Mobility Economic mobility is shaped by our systems, policies, and investments — not just individual effort. Mobility includes building wealth and long-term stability for future generations. Education, health, housing, childcare, and strong social conditions enable families to thrive. In Austin, persistent disparities limit opportunities, but a person’s future shouldn’t be determined by their neighborhood or systemic barriers. Beyond Wages Quality of Life We Shape Systems 3 Definition Economic mobility addresses systems to improve unfair conditions that influence whether individuals, families, and communities can prosper over time and across generations. It means access to opportunities and resources needed for basic needs, financial security, and a dignified, high quality of life — regardless of race, place, gender, or ability. 4 Levers of Economic Mobility Index (LEMI) Health & Wellbeing Livelihood & Work Access & Belonging Health Access & Resources Wellbeing & Activity Income & Employment Housing & Cost Burdens Education, Language, & Digital Access Environment & Neighborhood • Uninsured rate • Enrollment in early education • Life expectancy • Disability rate • Seniors with ambulatory disability • Median household income • Underemployment rate • Low physical activity • Poverty rate • Eviction filing rate • Household support risk score • Energy burden • Limited English- speaking households • Households without internet • Less than high school education • Institutional group quarters • Persistent poverty flag • Heat disparity 5 Partners and the Economic Mobility Framework Match Services to Need Targeted Outreach Prioritize Investments Strengthen Pathways Measure Impact Support Shared Messaging 6 LEMI Walkthrough Learn More • Economic Mobility Website: • www.austintexas.gov/equity-inclusion/economic-mobility • Austin Equity & Inclusion Newsletter Sign up: • https://www.austintexas.gov/equity-inclusion LEMI Report Index & Story Map Economic Mobility At-a-Glance 8
. RECOMMENDATION TO COUNCIL Economic Prosperity Commission Recommendation Number: [YYYYMMDD-XXX]: Preparing Austin's Workforce for Artificial Intelligence WHEREAS, the Austin metropolitan area entered 2026 with ~1.41M nonfarm jobs and 3.4% unemployment, and its occupational mix pairs the region's largest group, office and administrative support at 12.4% of employment, with a computer and mathematical workforce at nearly twice the national concentration; and WHEREAS, published exposure research and 2025-26 payroll evidence show AI changing tasks and hiring first in clerical, customer support, business and financial, and early-career technical occupations, including a ~20% national employment decline for software developers aged 22 to 25 since late 2022, while broad job loss is not visible in top-line labor data; and WHEREAS, office and administrative support workers combine the region's highest AI exposure with the lowest measured adaptive capacity, and median rent absorbs ~41% of that group's annual mean wage, so even moderate reductions in hours or hiring pose economic-security risk to lower- buffer households; and WHEREAS, data center and electrical infrastructure buildout is generating demand for electricians, mechanical and cooling, controls, and network trades, the construction supersector grew 5.0% over the year to April 2026, and these trades offer durable non-degree pathways with annual mean wages of $55.6K to $59.4K; and WHEREAS, evaluated workforce programs in other U.S. jurisdictions, including randomized evidence from San Antonio and New York, indicate that transitions succeed when training is tied to verified employer demand, participants are supported through to completion, results are measured by wage replacement rather than placement counts, and reporting requirements are set at the outset; and WHEREAS, the City Council's resolution of April 24, 2025 (agenda item 55) directed attention to AI oversight, workforce considerations, and digital equity, and the Commission's analytical report, Impact of Artificial Intelligence on Austin Residents (July 2026), attached as backup, provides the supporting baseline, assessment, and recommendations. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Economic Prosperity Commission recommends that the Austin City Council direct the City Manager to: 1. Publish a quarterly Austin AI labor market dashboard that includes an early-career module tracking hiring and unemployment claims for workers under 30 in the most exposed occupations; . 2. Establish a transition pathway for administrative and customer support workers with Workforce Solutions Capital Area, Austin Community College, public libraries, and major employers, reported on wage replacement rather than placement counts; 3. Expand registered apprenticeship and pre-apprenticeship capacity in the trades tied to data …
REGULAR MEETING OF THE DOWNTOWN COMMISSION WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 19, 2026 AT 5:30 P.M AUSTIN CITY HALL, COUNCIL CHAMBERS, ROOM 1001 301 W 2ND ST. AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the Downtown 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 Ryan Sperling, 512-974-3568, ryan.sperling@austintexas.gov CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Ed Ishmael, Chair Pat Buchta David Carroll Kevin Chen Fang Fang Jennifer Franklin Kimberly Levinson, Vice Chair) Charles Peveto Joe Silva Sania Shifferd Bat Taniguchi Philip Wiley Gina Houston AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first ten 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 Downtown Commission regular meeting of June 17, 2026 DISCUSSION ITEMS 1. Presentation regarding progress on the I-35 expansion. Presentation by Christiana Astarita, IH-35 Capital Express Central, Downtown Project Manager; and Tommy Abrego, IH-35 Capital Express Central, University Project Manager. 2. Presentation regarding the opening of The Confluence. Presentation by John Rigdon, Chief Planning and Design Officer, Waterloo Greenway. 3. Presentation regarding Urban Pulse Mapping’s program for urban forest mapping. Presentation by Andrew Lane, Founder, Urban Pulse Mapping. 4. Update on Parks & Recreation Board activities related to Downtown Austin. 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 Ryan Sperling at the Austin City Clerk’s Office, at 512-974-3568 or ryan.sperling@austintexas.gov to request service or for additional information. For more information on the Downtown Commission, please contact Ryan Sperling, 512-974-3568, ryan.sperling@austintexas.gov
DOWNTOWN COMMISSION MINUTES REGULAR MEETING WEDNESDAY, JUNE 17, 2026 The Downtown Commission convened in a regular meeting on Wednesday, June 17, 2026 at 301 W 2nd St. in Austin, Texas. Chair Ishmael called the Downtown Commission Meeting to order at 5:31 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Ed Ishmael (Chair) Kimberly Levinson (Vice Chair) Becky Bernhardt Pat Buchta David Carroll Kevin Chen Fang Fang Nathan McDaniel Charles Peveto Sania Shifferd Bat Taniguchi Philip Wiley PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Jonathan Stone- DSO Introduction APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Downtown Commission regular meeting of May 20, 2026. The May 20, 2026 minutes were approved without objection on Vice ChairLevinson’s motion on an 8-0 vote. Chair Ishmael was off the dais. Commissioners Franklin, Houston, and Silva were absent. STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. Briefing regarding downtown crime statistics, APD priorities and needed resources for downtown, protocols for dealing with the unhoused, and Immigrations & Customs Enforcement (ICE) interactions and cooperation. Presentation by Michael Chancellor, Assistant Chief – Patrol, Austin Police Department. 1 The presentation was made by Michael Chancellor, Assistant Chief – Patrol, Austin Police Department. 3. Update on the Central City District Plan. Briefing by Olivia Beams, Planner III and Chris Ryerson, Division Manager, Austin Planning. The presentation was made by Olivia Beams, Planner III and Chris Ryerson, Division Manager, Austin Planning. DISCUSSION ITEMS 4. Presentation to provide an overview of Visit Austin’s activities and role in downtown. Presentation by Tom Noonan, CEO, Visit Austin. Presentation by Tom Noonan, President & CEO, Visit Austin. 5. Presentation regarding the 2026 State of Downtown Report. Presentation by Davon Barbour, President & CEO, Downtown Austin Alliance. Presentation by Davon Barbour, President & CEO, Downtown Austin Alliance. 6. Discussion regarding the Austin Historical Association, a possible tour, and topics for a future presentation request. Withdrawn without objection. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS None ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned without objection at 8:10 P.M. 2
I-35 Capital Express Central Project Tommy Abrego, P.E., University Project Manager Christiana Astarita, P.E., Downtown Project Manager August 14, 2026 August 19, 2026 I-35 Capital Express Central Project - Overview • Limits: US 290 East to SH 71/Ben White Boulevard Connecting you with Texas. • Length: 8 miles • Project Details: - Construct two non-tolled managed lanes in each direction. - Reconstruct ramps, bridges and intersections. - Improve frontage roads. - Enhance bicycle and pedestrian paths. - Accommodate transit routes. • Estimated Construction cost: $4.5 billion • Construction start: Late 2024 2 Connecting you with Texas. Highlighted segments are in active construction 3 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd Bridge Segment • Limits: at Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard Bridge Connecting you with Texas. • Construction cost: $34.4 million • Construction start: November 2024 • Anticipated construction completion: 2026 • Construction improvements: - Reconstruct and widen the Martin Luther King Jr. Bridge to improve connectivity and safety. - Add sidewalks, shade structures and safety barrier along the bridge. - Reconstruct I-35 entrance and exit ramps in both directions. NOTE: Open to traffic before Texas football season. Newly constructed Martin Luther King, Jr, Bridge – Aug. 2026 4 Lady Bird Lake Segment • Limits: Holly Street to SH 71/Ben White Boulevard • Construction cost: $630 million • Construction start: February 2025 • Anticipated construction completion: 2033 • Construction improvements: - Add two high-occupancy-vehicle (HOV) managed lanes in both directions along I-35. - Reconstruct the Lady Bird Lake bridge. - Construct a single-point urban interchange (SPUI) at Riverside Drive that will accommodate future City light rail routes. - Add a pedestrian-only bridge at Woodland Avenue, and improve bicycle and pedestrian paths along corridor. Connecting you with Texas. Barge supporting construction of the east pedestrian bridge at I-35 and Lady Bird Lake. 5 Riverside Drive - Now Connecting you with Texas. 6 Riverside Drive - After Connecting you with Texas. Rendering of the future Riverside Drive SPUI or single-point urban interchange, including connections for future CapMetro rail and improved pedestrian access. 7 Drainage Tunnel and Pump Station Segment Connecting you with Texas. • Limits: Airport Boulevard to Holly Street; Cesar Chavez Street to US 183 • Construction cost: $1.1 billion • Construction start: Early 2025 • Anticipated construction completion: 2029 • Construction improvements: - Install two drainage tunnels and a pump station to improve stormwater management along the corridor. - Access shafts will also …
Waterloo Greenway Project Update August 2026 City of Austin Flood Control Tunnel Partnership and Governance Waller Creek Local Government Corporation • Representatives of City and WGC • Open meetings and citizen communication • Approval of contracts and design/construction budgets • Capital Project Funding • Capital Project Funding Public-Private Partnership Public Oversight MVVA: Design Competition and Project Vision • 35 acres of parks and open space along 1.5 miles of Waller Creek • A connected series of parks, stitching together over 3 miles of trails with dozens of connections to the right-of-way • Robust regional landscapes and restoration of Waller Creek • Actively programmed and managed by Waterloo Greenway Conservancy to the highest standard Phase 1: Waterloo Park The Confluence • • • • • 10.5 Acres Traditional park between 4 streets 90,000 plants and 500 trees Extensive restoration Large public event space Moody Amphitheater The Reimagined Waterloo Park Since the reopening in August 2021, Waterloo Park has seen 1,400,000 visitors! In 2025 alone, Waterloo Greenway welcomed 400,000 Austinites through 35 concerts and 175 free community programs with the help of over 200 local partners. Phase 2: The Confluence The Confluence 13.5 Acres • • Off-street connectivity and mobility: one mile of trails 200,000 plants and 1,600 trees • • Outdoor classroom, gardens, and areas to enjoy nature Creating a walkable district • • Opened June 6th, 2026 Creek Boardwalk Creek Boardwalk April 2026 Lattice Bridges existing conditions 2016 Lattice Bridges June 2026 Lakeview Terrace Existing Conditions 2016 Lakeview Terrace April 2026 June 2026 June 2026 June 2026 June 2026 June 2026 Phase 2: Palm Park The Confluence 2+ acres • playgrounds and family spaces • Shade pavilion and misting feature • • A culture park that honors history, community, and artistic traditions Parakeet Playground Family Pavilion Phase 3: 4th-12th St. The Confluence • • • • • 10+ acres of parks and trails 1+ miles of off-street accessible trails 12+ connections from trail to streets and sidewalks Lighting, guardrails, and safety improvements Connecting numerous popular destinations Trail North of 4th St. Trail North of 6th St. Connecting Downtown Destinations • A once-in-a-generation opportunity to reshape a major downtown core • Invite the community into the eastern side of Downtown at all hours-– create new visitors and patrons • The sum is greater than the parts Providing Economic Benefit to Austin Guiding Values • 10:1 to 40:1 Return on Investment • …
REGULAR MEETING OF THE COMMISSION ON VETERANS AFFAIRS On Wednesday Aug 19, 2026 at 7pm City of Austin Permitting & Development Center 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Dr., Room 1401/1402 Austin, TX 78752 Some members of the Commission on Veterans Affairs may be participating by video conference. 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 Jesus Simental at 512-974-7742 or email at jesus.simental@austintexas.gov CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Michael Mcinerney – Chair Jose Reyes – Vice Chair William Dahlstrom Armando Gonzales Bryce Laake-Stanfield Anita Roberts Christopher Wilson Lucas Castillo Fansu Ku Amber Cress Neal Wendt CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION STAFF BRIEFING APPROVAL OF MINUTES AGENDA 1. Approve the minutes of the Commission on Veteran Affairs Regular Meeting of Jul 15, 2026. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. 3. Presentation and discussion by Bronchae Brown, Commander, VFW Post 4443 on the needs of veterans in the Austin community. Discussion on the Human Rights Impact Review Report. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 4. Discussion and vote on primary and alternate to represent the Commission on Veterans Affairs at the Joint Inclusion Committee Commission Meeting. 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 Please call Jesus Simental at (512) 974-7742 or jesus.simental@austintexas.gov at Equity and Inclusion Department to request service or for additional information. For more information on the Commission on Veterans Affairs, please contact Jesus Simental at 512-974-7742 or jesus.simental@austintexas.gov.
REGULAR MEETING OF THE CODES AND ORDINANCES JOINT COMMITTEE WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 19, 2026, AT 6:00 P.M. PERMITTING AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER (PDC), ROOM 2103 6310 WILHELMINA DELCO DR AUSTIN, TEXAS 78752 Some members of the Codes and Ordinances Joint Committee 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 Jordan Feldman at (512) 974-7288, Jordan.Feldman@austintexas.gov. CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Nadia Barrera-Ramirez, Chair Betsy Greenberg, Vice Chair Alejandra Flores Chris Gannon CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Casey Haney Felicity Maxwell Lonny Stern AGENDA Speakers signed up for public communication will each be allowed three minutes to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Codes and Ordinances Joint Committee special called meeting on April 29, 2026. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 2. C20-2026-008 5811 Southwest Parkway SOS Amendment: Approve a recommendation to Planning Commission to amend City Code Title 25 (Land Development Code) to grant 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 described in SPC-2025-0066C. This action concerns land located in the Barton Springs Zone. 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 Jordan Feldman at Austin Planning, at (512) 974-7288, Jordan.Feldman@austintexas.gov, to request service or for additional information. For more information on the Codes and Ordinances Joint Committee, please contact Jordan Feldman at (512) 974-7288, Jordan.Feldman@austintexas.gov.
SPECIAL CALLED MEETING OF THE CODES AND ORDINANCES JOINT COMMITTEE DRAFT MINUTES WEDNESDAY, APRIL 29, 2026, AT 6:00 P.M. PERMITTING AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER (PDC), ROOM 2103 6310 WILHELMINA DELCO DR AUSTIN, TEXAS 78752 The Codes and Ordinances Joint Committee convened in a special called meeting on Wednesday, April 29, 2026, at 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Dr in Austin, Texas. Vice Chair Barrera-Ramirez called the meeting of the Codes and Ordinances Joint Committee to order at 6:17 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Vice Chair Nadia Barrera-Ramirez Betsy Greenberg Commissioners in Attendance Virtually: Felicity Maxwell Chris Gannon AGENDA PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None present. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Codes and Ordinances Joint Committee regular meeting on April 15, 2026. The minutes from the Codes and Ordinances Joint Committee on April 15, 2026 were approved on Commissioner Greenberg’s motion, Commissioner Maxwell’s second on a 4-0 vote. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 2. C20-2025-16 Downtown Density Bonus Update Phase 1: Amend City Code Title 25 (Land Development) to repeal regulations related to Downtown Density Bonus Program and Rainey Street Subdistrict Regulations and establish new Downtown Density Bonus 400 (DDB400) and Downtown Density Bonus 850 (DDB850) combining districts, that grant additional building height and modifies uses and site development regulations, in exchange for affordable housing and other community benefits, for properties that are located Downtown. The motion to recommend the staff recommendation to Planning Commission failed on Commissioner Gannon’s motion due to a lack of a second. The item was moved forward to Planning Commission without a recommendation. 3. Officer Elections. Conduct elections for Chair and Vice Chair. Commissioner Barrera-Ramirez was elected as Chair on Commissioner Greenberg’s motion, Commissioner Maxwell’s second on a 4-0 vote. Commissioner Greenberg was elected as Vice Chair on Commissioner Barrera- Ramirez's motion, Commissioner Maxwell’s second on a 4-0 vote. STAFF BREIFINGS 4. Staff briefing on the April 2026 Schedule of Active Code Amendments Gantt Chart. Presentation by Jordan Feldman, Principal Planner, Austin Planning. Not presented due to a lack of quorum. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS None were discussed. ADJOURNMENT Chair Barrera-Ramirez adjourned the meeting at 6:55pm due to a lack of quorum. 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 …
MEMORANDUM To: From: Date: Subject: Mariana Kreuger, Chair, and Commissioners of the Environmental Commission Liz Johnston, Environmental Officer Austin Watershed Protection August 12, 2026 Site-Specific SOS Amendment for 5811 Southwest Parkway SPC-2025-0066C The purpose of this memorandum is to inform you that on the August 19, 2026, Environmental Commission agenda is a proposed amendment to the City’s Save Our Springs ordinance and related variances to Chapter 25-8 of the Land Development Code. The ordinance is being brought forward to enable development at the site located at 5811 Southwest Parkway (SPC-2025-0066C). This action concerns land located in the Barton Springs Zone. Project Description and Background On January 31, 2019, City Council approved Resolution No. 20190131-040 to initiate variances and amendments to the Land Development Code, including site-specific amendments to Chapter 25-8, Subchapter A, Article 13 (Save Our Springs Initiative) as minimally required to address development related to the proposed development at 5811 Southwest Parkway. The 3.206-acre site is an abandoned mobile home park with outdated septic systems and failing drain fields that were constructed several years before the property was annexed by the City of Austin. The septic fields are to be removed, and the new development will be utilizing public wastewater. The applicant is proposing a site-specific SOS amendment to allow for the proposed development of the site while providing on site water quality treatment, a small reduction in impervious cover, and native plantings. The site is in the Edwards Aquifer Recharge Zone and Barton Springs Zone within the Barton Creek Watershed. The entire 3.206-acre site is located in uplands with no Critical Water Quality Zone (CWQZ) or Water Quality Transition Zone (WQTZ). There are also no Critical Environmental Features (CEFs) on the site. The existing impervious cover is 1.0258 acres or 44,683.848 square feet. Summary of Code Amendment The amendment under consideration is related to proposed development at 5811 Southwest Parkway that was submitted for review in February 2025. The property is located in the Barton Creek Page 1 of 3 Date: Subject: August 12, 2026 Site-Specific SOS Amendment for 5811 Southwest Parkway SPC-2025-0066C 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 …
5811 Southwest Parkway Site-Specific SOS Amendment SPC-2025-0066C Austin Watershed Protection | August 19, 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) ▪ 3.206 Acres ▪ Existing Impervious Cover 33.9% (1.0258 acres or 44,683.848 sqft) ▪ Septic fields will be removed and the new development will utilize public wastewater 4 The Site 5 The Site 6 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 Roadway regulations. 7 SOS Amendment ▪ SOS requirement for impervious cover limited to 15% Net Site Area (NSA) (0.4539 acres or 19,771.88 sqft) ▪ Proposed impervious cover reduced from 33.9% to 33.5% Gross Site Area (GSA) (1.01 acres or 43,995.60 sqft) 8 SOS Amendment ▪ SOS requirement for non-degradation water quality treatment ▪ The initiating resolution only requires Barton Springs Zone Redevelopment level water quality …
ORDINANCE AMENDMENT REVIEW SHEET C20-2026-008 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 that was submitted for review in February 2025. 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 such as rainwater harvesting systems and green roofs, design of swales and appropriate setbacks 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, …
REGULAR MEETING OF THE ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISSION TUESDAY, AUGUST 18, 2026, AT 6 P.M. AUSTIN CITY HALL, COUNCIL CHAMBERS, ROOM 1001 301 WEST 2ND STREET AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the Zoning and Platting 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: Hank Smith, Chair (District 8) Betsy Greenberg, Vice Chair (District 10) Ryan Puzycki, Secretary (District 7) Alejandra Flores, Parliamentarian (District 5) Luis Osta Lugo (Mayor’s Representative) Scott Boone (District 1) David Fouts (District 2) Lonny Stern (District 3) Andrew Cortes (District 4) Christian Tschoepe (District 6) Taylor Major (District 9) Staff Liaison: Ella Garcia, 512-978-0821 Attorney: Jenna Schwartz, 512-978-0871 Page 1 of 5 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 Zoning and Platting Commission regular meeting on Tuesday, July 21, 2026, and August 4, 2026. PUBLIC HEARINGS 2. Rezoning: Location: C14-2025-0064 - Circle C Tract 110; District 8 11010 ½ South Mopac Expressway Southbound, Slaughter Creek Watershed Owner/Applicant: Circle C Land, L.P. (Erin D. Pickens) Agent: Request: Drenner Group PC (Amanda Swor) CS-MU-CO to CS-MU-CO, to change conditions of zoning for Tract 1 and GO-MU-CO to GO-MU-CO, to change conditions of zoning for Tract 2 Recommended Nancy Estrada, 512-974-7617, nancy.estrada@austintexas.gov Austin Planning Staff Rec.: Staff: 3. EV Variance: Location: Owner/Applicant: Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: SP-2026-0221D - ESP - Great Wave - D Permit; District 7 3900 W Howard Lane, Walnut Creek ICU Med (Nicole Nguyen) Gray Construction (John Dailey) Request to vary from LDC 25-8-341 to allow cut up to 20 feet. Request to vary from LDC 25-8-342 to allow fill up to 20 …
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ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET CASE: C14-2025-0064 – Circle C Tract 110 DISTRICT: 8 ADDRESS: 11010-1/2 South Mopac Expressway Southbound ZONING FROM: CS-MU-CO, GO-MU-CO TO: CS-MU-CO, GO-MU-CO, as amended, to change conditions of zoning for the subject tract (Tract 1 and Tract 2), including modification of the conditional overlay to remove prohibited uses and remove the provision which prohibits vehicular access to Dahlgreen Avenue in Ordinance No. 020801-31. SITE AREA: 67.138 acres 67.432 acres, as amended* *On July 13, 2026, the applicant amended the rezoning request to revise the subject tract boundary to include an additional 0.294 acres. PROPERTY OWNER: Circle C Land, L.P. (Erin D. Pickens) AGENT: Drenner Group PC (Amanda Swor) CASE MANAGER: Nancy Estrada (512-974-7617, nancy.estrada@austintexas.gov) STAFF RECOMMENDATION: The Staff recommendation is to grant general commercial services – mixed use – conditional overlay (CS-MU-CO) combining district zoning on Tract 1 and general office-mixed use-conditional overlay (GO-MU-CO) combining district zoning on Tract 2, to change conditions of zoning in Ordinance No. 020801-31. The Conditional Overlay will be modified to remove the following prohibited uses on Tract 1 only: Multifamily residential, General retail sales (convenience), General retail sales (general), Financial services, Personal improvement services, Restaurant (general) and Medical offices (over 5,000 square feet). The provision which prohibits vehicular access to Dahlgreen Avenue will be removed from Tract 1 and Tract 2 (subject tract). The modifications to the Conditional Overlay described above apply only to the subject tract. 02 C14-2025-0064 - Circle C Tract 110; District 81 of 139 C14-2025-0064 Page 2 ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: August 18, 2026: August 4, 2026: APPROVED A POSTPONEMENT REQUEST BY THE NEIGHBORHOOD AND STAFF TO AUGUST 18, 2026 [B. GREENBERG; D. FOUTS – 2ND] (6-0) R. PUZYCKI, A. FLORES, S. BOONE, T. MAJOR, A. CORTES – ABSENT May 5, 2026: APPROVED CS-MU-CO COMBINING DISTRICT ZONING, to change conditions of zoning, with ADDED CONDITIONS. The Conditional Overlay will add the following prohibited uses to Tract B: Automotive Sales, Personal Storage, Pawn Shop Services, Vehicle Storage and limits the impervious cover to 16.38 acres, limits retail to 10,000 square feet and limits the maximum number of units to 1,000. [L. STERN; A. FLORES – 2ND] (8-0) L. OSTA LUGO, T. MAJOR, C. TSCHOEPE – ABSENT April 21, 2026: APPROVED A POSTPONEMENT REQUEST BY THE NEIGHBORHOOD TO MAY 5, 2026 [H. SMITH; B. GREENBERG – 2ND] (8-0) A. FLORES, T. MAJOR, C. TSCHOEPE – …
02 C14-2025-0064 - Circle C Tract 110; District 8128 of 139 02 C14-2025-0064 - Circle C Tract 110; District 8129 of 139 Chris Morehouse Circle C Resident June 23, 2025 Nancy Estrada Planner Principal, Current Planning Division Planning Department City of Austin P.O. Box 1088 Austin, TX 78767-1088 Subject: Formal Opposition to Proposed Zoning Change - Case C14-2025-0064 Dear Ms. Estrada, This letter serves as my formal complaint and continued strong opposition to the proposed zoning change, Case Number C14-2025-0064, affecting the area near Trelawney and Galsworthy in the 78739 zip code. This letter is submitted in follow-up to our recent email correspondence. As a resident of this neighborhood, my family and I made the significant decision to purchase our home based, in large part, on the existing commercial zoning of the adjacent open space. This specific zoning designation was a crucial factor in our home-buying process and directly contributed to the value proposition that attracted us to this community. Any alteration to this zoning directly impacts our property's value and the established character of our neighborhood. In addition to the concerns outlined above, I wish to emphasize several other critical negative impacts of this proposed zoning change: ● School Infrastructure: The increased residential density will place additional strain on Kiker Elementary and other local schools that are already operating at or beyond capacity. This will inevitably lead to overcrowding, larger class sizes, and a diminished educational experience for our children. ● Traffic and Safety: Our neighborhood roads and the Mopac corridor are already significantly congested during peak hours. Adding a substantial residential development will exacerbate these existing traffic problems, leading to longer commute times, increased frustration, and creating considerable safety concerns for pedestrians, cyclists, and existing residents due to higher vehicle volumes. ● Quality of Life: The proposed development will inevitably lead to increased noise levels, particularly from construction and a higher density of residents, and greater light pollution. These changes will fundamentally alter the peaceful, established character of our neighborhood. Residents who chose to live in Circle C for its current quiet environment and quality of life will face a significant degradation in their living 02 C14-2025-0064 - Circle C Tract 110; District 8130 of 139 conditions. ● Environmental Impact: The influx of new residents living in this area 24/7 will create ongoing environmental pressures, including increased demand on water resources, greater waste generation, and potential impacts on …
GREAT WAVE "D" AND "C" PLAN SET NOTES: 1. PROJECT GREAT WAVE "C" SITE PLAN APPROVAL PENDING PROJECT GREAT WAVE "D" SITE PLAN APPROVAL. 2. PROJECT GREAT WAVE "D" SITE PLAN MID SUBMITTED TO CITY OF AUSTIN ON MARCH 25, 2026 FOR EXPEDITED SITE PLAN PROCESS REVIEW. Z H E E H Z EHZ Z H E E L C Y C E R E S A E L P Water Easement Water Easement N 26°25'08" E 695.11' Water Easement Sidewalk Easement N 27°44'45" E 1,027.50' N 27°49'16" E 313.02' N 27°45'08" E 346.90' 3 2 9 . 5 5 ' S 6 7 ° 3 1 5 2 " E ' EHZ Z H E Z H E N 6 7 ° 1 3 0 3 " W ' 2 , 3 8 4 . 5 0 ' E H Z E H Z E H Z E H Z E H Z 10' P.U.E REFERENCE CONTOURS PFLUGERVILLE WEST NE FROM COA GIS Z H E Z H E Z H E Z H E LINE TABLE Line # Direction Length L1 L2 L3 L4 L5 L6 L7 L8 L9 L10 L11 L12 S79°29'18"E S79°04'08"E 2.00 9.50 N78°10'50"W 50.00 S79°04'08"E 10.50 N79°30'53"W 177.36 S19°23'41"E 88.70 S08°03'36"W 116.40 S80°31'21"E 145.34 S24°24'25"W 194.22 S18°04'35"W 423.82 S60°36'41"W 69.92 N84°15'30"W 96.63 CURVE TABLE Curve # Radius Length Chord Direction Chord Length DELTA C1 2,845.50 660.74 S 03°36'02" E 659.26 13°18'16" C2 C3 C4 C5 C6 C7 C8 C9 7,180.50 720.48 S 05°57'02" W 720.18 5°44'56" 7,182.45 263.94 S 09°52'44" W 263.93 2°06'20" 7,192.00 111.58 S 11°22'32" W 111.58 0°53'20" 7,142.00 110.81 N 11°22'32" E 110.81 0°53'20" 7,152.45 263.72 N 09°52'31" E 263.71 2°06'45" 7,177.50 423.88 S 15°39'14" W 423.82 3°23'01" 1,467.41 102.78 N 82°04'29" W 102.76 4°00'47" 1,157.79 344.35 N 75°44'17" W 343.08 17°02'27" E H Z E H Z EHZ E H Z Z H E Z H E Z H E E H Z EHZ C 9 Z H E CEF F E C C E F EHZ CEF EHZ Z H E EHZ EHZ EHZ EHZ L9 EHZ EHZ EHZ L10 EHZ Z Z H Q E W C CWQZ EHZ 15'/30' DRAINAGE & P.U.E. WATER LINE EASEMENT EHZ QZ CW EHZ CWQZ 15' ELECTRIC EASEMENT 15' DRIANAGE AND LANDSCAPE EASEMENT EHZ EHZ L7 L 8 C7 7.5' P.U.E. 15' P.U.E. EHZ CWQZ EHZ L 1 2 C 8 EHZ …
E L C Y C E R E S A E L P GRAY AES, PSC 10 Quality Street Lexington, Kentucky 40507-1450 Telephone: (859) 474-8666 10 Quality Street Lexington, Kentucky 40507-1450 Telephone: (859) 281-5000 Food & Beverage | Manufacturing Automotive | Distribution Mission Critical | Commercial POLLUTANTS FROM OWNER’S OPERATIONS - CUSTOMER ’S KNOWLEDGE OF ITS ACTIVITIES THAT WILL BE CONDUCTED WITHIN THE FACILITY TO BE DESIGNED BY GRAY AES, PSC AND CONSTRUCTED BY GRAY, AND THE MATERIALS INVOLVED IN THOSE ACTIVITIES, IS SUPERIOR TO GRAY AES AND GRAY ’S KNOWLEDGE. ACCORDINGLY, AND ANYTHING CONTAINED IN THE CONTRACT DOCUMENTS TO THE CONTRARY NOTWITHSTANDING, ANY DUTY OR WARRANTY BY GRAY AES OR GRAY HEREIN SHALL NOT APPLY TO THE DISCHARGE, DISPERSAL, ESCAPE, RELEASE OR SATURATION OF ANY POLLUTANT INTO THE ATMOSPHERE OR ANY BODY OF WATER OR ON, ONTO, UPON, IN OR INTO THE SURFACE OR SUBSURFACE OF LAND. FOR PURPOSE OF THIS SECTION, THE WORD “POLLUTANT ” SHALL MEAN ANY SOLID, LIQUID, GASEOUS, OR THERMAL IRRITANT OR CONTAMINANT, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO SMOKE, VAPOR, SOOT, FUMES, ACIDS, ALKALIS, CHEMICALS AND WASTE AND SHALL INCLUDE ANY HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE. THE CAPACITY OF THE FACILITY AND THE DESIGN OF ANY OF ITS PARTS, SO AS TO PREVENT THE ESCAPE, RELEASE, DISCHARGE, DISPERSAL OR SATURATION OF POLLUTANTS SHALL BE THE SOLE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE CUSTOMER. NOTICE: UNLESS OTHERWISE AGREED IN WRITING, GRAY IS THE SOLE OWNER OF ALL PROPRIETARY RIGHTS, INCLUDING COPYRIGHTS AND ANY TRADE SECRETS IN THE MATTER CONTAINED HEREIN. ANY DISCLOSURE, REPRODUCTION OR REVISION OF THIS DOCUMENT OR ANY PORTION THEREOF IS SPECIFICALLY PROHIBITED UNLESS PREVIOUSLY APPROVED IN WRITING BY GRAY. # 02 03 04 05 DATE 02/20/2026 05/08/2026 06/17/2026 07/17/2026 DESCRIPTION DOCUMENT RELEASE DOCUMENT RELEASE DOCUMENT RELEASE DOCUMENT RELEASE PRELIMINARY -FOR REVIEW ONLY- THESE DOCUMENTS ARE FOR DESIGN REVIEW ONLY AND NOT INTENDED FOR CONSTRUCTION, BIDDING, OR PERMIT PURPOSE. THEY ARE PREPARED BY, OR UNDER THE SUPERVISION OF: 125859 PE # DAVID B HIRD TYPE OR PRINT NAME 03/23/2026 DATE AOR/EOR STAMP A NEW MANUFACTURING FACILITY FOR DRAWN BY AOC PROJECT GREAT WAVE "D" PLAN CHECKED BY JLC GEOTECHNICAL BORING LOGS 3900 W HOWARD LN AUSTIN, TEXAS 78728 JOB NUMBER 2025170 65 SHEET NUMBER C-711 NOT FOR CONSTRUCTION 07/28/202603 SP-2026-0221D - ESP - Great Wave - D Permit; District 7 12 of 13 e. MANUFACTURERS' DATA - WHERE MANUALS CONTAIN MANUFACTURERS' STANDARD PRINTED MAINTAIN CONCRETE TEMPERATURE BELOW 90° F AT …
MATCHLINE L1.10 MATCHLINE L1.02 REGULATED TREE TO BE REMOVED 814 MATCHLINE L1.11 MATCHLINE L1.02 812 810 808 806 804 GRAPHIC SCALE 30 15 0 60 1 inch = 30 ft. L1.12 L1.10 L1.11 L1.01 L1.02 L1.03 L1.06 L1.05 L1.04 L1.07 L1.08 L1.09 CONTEXT MAP SCALE: 1"= 500' M A T C H L I N E L 1 0 2 . M A T C H L I N E L 1 0 3 . LEGEND xxxxx REGULATED /PROTECTED TREE TO REMAIN xxxxx REGULATED /PROTECTED TREE TO BE REMOVED xxxxx TREE TO REMAIN BUT DOES NOT MEET PRESERVATION REQUIREMENTS TREE PROTECTION FENCE REF. DETAIL 01/L1.00 NOTES 1. THERE ARE NO HERITAGE TREES WITH IMPROVEMENT AREA 2. ALL ACTIVITIES WITHIN THE CRITICAL ENVIRONMENTAL FEATURES (CEFS) AND ASSOCIATED SETBACKS MUST COMPLY WITH THE CITY OF AUSTIN LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE. THE NATURAL VEGETATIVE COVER MUST BE RETAINED TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PRACTICABLE, CONSTRUCTION IS PROHIBITED EXCEPT AS IDENTIFIED IN THIS SITE PLAN; AND WASTEWATER DISPOSAL OF ANY FORM IS PROHIBITED." REFERENCE: LDC 25-8-281(C)(2)(A) OR 30-5-121(C)(2)(A) M A T C H L I N E L 1 0 1 . M A T C H L I N E L 1 0 2 . REGULATED TREE TO BE REMOVED, TYP. 802 REGULATED TREE TO BE REMOVED, TYP. 800 The John R. McAdams Company, Inc. 4400 State Highway 121, Suite 800 Lewisville, Texas 75056 phone 972. 436. 9712 fax 972. 436. 9715 TBPE: F-19762 TBPELS: F-10194440 TBAE: BR3185 www.mcadamsco.com GRAY AES, PSC 10 Quality Street Lexington, Kentucky 40507-1450 Telephone: (859) 474-8666 10 Quality Street Lexington, Kentucky 40507-1450 Telephone: (859) 281-5000 Food & Beverage | Manufacturing Automotive | Distribution Mission Critical | Commercial POLLUTANTS FROM OWNER ’S OPERATIONS - CUSTOMER ’S KNOWLEDGE OF ITS ACTIVITIES THAT WILL BE CONDUCTED WITHIN THE FACILITY TO BE DESIGNED BY GRAY AES, PSC AND CONSTRUCTED BY GRAY, AND THE MATERIALS INVOLVED IN THOSE ACTIVITIES, IS SUPERIOR TO GRAY AES AND GRAY ’S KNOWLEDGE. ACCORDINGLY, AND ANYTHING CONTAINED IN THE CONTRACT DOCUMENTS TO THE CONTRARY NOTWITHSTANDING, ANY DUTY OR WARRANTY BY GRAY AES OR GRAY HEREIN SHALL NOT APPLY TO THE DISCHARGE, DISPERSAL, ESCAPE, RELEASE OR SATURATION OF ANY POLLUTANT INTO THE ATMOSPHERE OR ANY BODY OF WATER OR ON, ONTO, UPON, IN OR INTO THE SURFACE OR SUBSURFACE OF LAND. FOR PURPOSE OF THIS SECTION, THE WORD “POLLUTANT ” SHALL MEAN ANY SOLID, LIQUID, GASEOUS, OR THERMAL IRRITANT OR CONTAMINANT, …
. RECOMMENDATION TO COUNCIL Environmental Commission Recommendation 20260805-003: Great Wave - D Permit, SP-2026-0221D WHEREAS, the Environmental Commission recognizes the applicant, John Dailey of Gray AES, PSC, has submitted a variance request located at 3900 W Howard Lane; and WHEREAS, the Environmental Commission recognizes the site is located in Walnut Creek Watershed, the Northern Edwards Aquifer Recharge Zone and Council District 7; and WHEREAS, the Environmental Commission recognizes that staff recommends this variance request with conditions. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED the Environmental Commission recommends the Great Wave D Permit variance request with the following conditions: Staff Conditions: • • • Tree mitigation requirements will be fully met by planting trees on site instead of paying into the Urban Forest Replenishment Fund 2.79 acres of riparian area will be enhanced with native, herbaceous plantings Livestock and any other agricultural uses will no longer be permitted in the detention pond areas of the site • Grading with the proposed consolidated site plan associated with this project will not exceed the cut and fill limits shown on the exhibits provided with this variance request beyond necessary, incidental changes approved by City staff. Environmental Commission Conditions: • Reduction of overall footprint of the manufacturing building by ten percent • Exceed tree mitigation requirements at 150 percent to increase the likelihood of a full 1:1 replenishment of lost trees, given local survival rates; with a minimum of 676 trees planted • Use of solar panels on buildings and parking structures to reduce noxious energy impact and to shade the parking area • All cut and fill limestone and soil products will remain on site • On-site water reclamation for manufacturing efforts, and a rain-barrel catchment system • for landscaping maintenance Ensure a “no-mow zone” within 200 ft of the Critical Environmental Feature (CEF) (along MoPac), to improve water quality and provide habitat for biodiverse species 03 SP-2026-0221D - ESP - Great Wave - D Permit; District 7 1 of 2 . • 100 percent native planting throughout the site, including trees; walnut trees, live oaks, Ashe juniper, and Maximilian sunflowers will be included in the species list; no ornamental trees will be included • Landscape management plan for the life of the project, in perpetuity, that is both bird friendly and wildfire preventive • Utilization of a “green” company for pest control management • No herbicide or pesticide use on the exterior of the …
ITEM FOR ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION AGENDA COMMISSION MEETING DATE: August 5, 2026 NAME & NUMBER OF PROJECT: Great Wave - D Permit NAME OF APPLICANT OR ORGANIZATION: SP-2026-0221D John Dailey, Gray AES, PSC LOCATION: 3900 West Howard Lane, Austin, Texas, 78728 COUNCIL DISTRICT: 7 ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW STAFF: Brad Jackson, Environmental Compliance Specialist Senior Austin Development Services, 512-974-2128, Brad.Jackson@austintexas.gov WATERSHED: REQUEST: Walnut Creek Watershed, Suburban Classification, Desired Development Zone Variance requests are as follows: Request to vary from LDC 25-8-341 to allow cut up to 20 feet. Request to vary from LDC 25-8-342 to allow fill up to 20 feet. 03 SP-2026-0221D - ESP - Great Wave - D Permit; District 7 1 of 8 Page 2 of 2 STAFF RECOMMENDATION: STAFF CONDITION: recommends Staff determined the findings of fact to have been met. these variances with conditions, having 1. Tree mitigation requirements will be fully met by planting trees on site instead of paying into the Urban Forest Replenishment Fund. 2. 2.79 acres of riparian area will be enhanced with native, herbaceous plantings as shown in the landscape plan. 3. Livestock and any other agricultural uses will no longer be permitted in the detention pond area of the site. 4. Grading with the proposed consolidated site plan associated with this project will not exceed the cut and fill limits shown on the exhibits provided with this variance request beyond necessary, incidental changes approved by City staff. 03 SP-2026-0221D - ESP - Great Wave - D Permit; District 7 2 of 8 Development Services Department Staff Recommendations Concerning Required Findings Project Name: Great Wave, SP-2026-0221D Ordinance Standard: Current code Variance Request: Request to vary from Land Development Code 25-8-341 to allow cut up to 20 feet. A. Land Use Commission variance determinations from Chapter 25-8-41 of the City Code: 1. The requirement will deprive the applicant of a privilege available to owners of other similarly situated property with approximately contemporaneous development subject to similar code requirements. Yes. The variance will not be providing a special privilege to the applicant. Other owners with similarly situated property with approximately contemporaneous development have received variances for cut and fill in order to construct very large industrial buildings for warehouse and manufacturing uses. 2. The variance: a. is not necessitated by the scale, layout, construction method, or other design decision made by the applicant, unless the design decision provides greater overall environmental protection than is achievable …
SITE PLAN REVIEW SHEET ENVIRONMENTAL VARIANCE REQUEST ONLY CASE NO: SP-2026-0221D COMMISSION DATE: August 18, 2026 NAME: Great Wave ADDRESS: 3900 W. Howard Lane APPLICANT: Nicole Nguyen, ICU Med AGENT: John Dailey, Gray AES, PSC ZONING: LI-PDA NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN: N/A PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT: The applicant is proposing to build a manufacturing facility with associated improvements. AREA: 170.18 acres COUNTY: Travis LOTS: 1 DISTRICT: 7 WATERSHED: Walnut Creek, Suburban JURISDICTION: Zoning Jurisdiction VARIANCE: The applicant requests the following: 1. Request to vary from LDC 25-8-341 to allow cut up to 20 feet. 2. Request to vary from LDC 25-8-342 to allow fill up to 20 feet. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff determines that the findings of fact have been met. Staff recommends approval of the requested variance with the staff conditions as well as the Environmental Commission’s recommended conditions with revisions requested by the applicant. ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION ACTION: August 5, 2026: The Environmental Commission voted 8 in favor, 0 against, 1 absentia ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW STAFF: Brad Jackson PHONE: 512-974-2128 E-mail: brad.jackson@austintexas.gov CASE MANAGER: Kara Weinstein PHONE: 512-978-4674 E-mail: kara.weinstein@austintexas.gov ATTACHMENTS Environmental Commission Recommendation 03 SP-2026-0221D - ESP - Great Wave - D Permit; District 7 1 of 2 Environmental Commission Backup 03 SP-2026-0221D - ESP - Great Wave - D Permit; District 7 2 of 2
July 20, 2026 Liz Johnston, Environmental Officer Austin Watershed Protection 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Drive Austin, TX 78752 Via Electronic Delivery Re: 3900 W. Howard Lane – Environmental Variance Request for the 170.178-acre property located at 3900 W. Howard Lane, Austin, TX 78728, comprised of TCAD ID 0267110101 (the "Property") Dear Ms. Johnson: The following request is on behalf of Otsuka ICU Medical LLC ("Owner") for approval of an environmental variance in connection with the proposed Great Wave development (“D” permit (2025170-D)) at 3900 W. Howard Lane, Austin, TX 78728 ("Project"). The Project proposes a new manufacturing facility for ICU Medical which will be permitted under the “C” permit (2025170-C). A variance of the following code sections is requested under the “D” permit: • • Land Development Code ("LDC") §25-8-341 (Cut Requirements): o Allow cut greater than 4’, up to 20’ of cut. Land Development Code ("LDC") §25-8-342 (Fill Requirements): o Allow fill greater than 4’, up to 20’ of fill. An existing medical facility building occupies the southern portion of the site. The proposed structure, located on the northern portion of the property, is constrained by the existing development and its established grades. Additionally, the natural topography of the site has significant variation, with the highest elevation located at the northwest corner. To accommodate the intended use of the structure, a single finished floor elevation with level docking and loading areas is required. The large, level footprint of the building results in cut at the northern end of the structure and fill at the southern end of the structure, both exceeding code requirements for a finished floor elevation of 813.60 NAVD88. While the proposed grading will transition to the existing grades at the limits of construction, the existing medical facility has a finished floor of 806.40 +/- NAVD88. The difference in finished floor elevations is due to the natural topography of the site and the presence of shallow bedrock at the northern portion of the site. To limit the disturbance of the site, the following mitigation measures are proposed: retaining walls along the McNeil Merriltown Road frontage, 2.79 acres of native restoration planting and 676 proposed trees. All required tree mitigation is met, and the landscaping exceeds code requirements (total stabilized, vegetated area of approximately 13.58 acres). Please see included plan sheets for additional detailed information. 2705 Bee Caves Road Suite 100 | Austin, Texas 78746 | 512-807-2900 | www.drennergroup.com …
From: Amanda Swor Sent: Friday, August 14, 2026 9:13 AM To: Estrada, Nancy <Nancy.Estrada@austintexas.gov> Cc: Kate Kniejski Subject: Re: Case C14-2025-0064, Postponement Request (Circle C Tract 110) External Email - Exercise Caution Good morning, Nancy. We are not amenable to an additional postponement. Amanda W. Swor, Director of Entitlements & Policy Drenner Group, PC | 2705 Bee Cave Road | Suite 100 | Austin, TX 78746 512-807-2904 direct | www.drennergroup.com From: Lisa Lyons Sent: Thursday, August 13, 2026 6:14 PM To: Estrada, Nancy <Nancy.Estrada@austintexas.gov> Cc: Tammy Boehman; Richard Jackson; Jennifer Leeper; Alicia Keswani; Anna Elisa Baker; Denise Waid; Fares Bagh; Kristen Devick; Kraig Kujawa Subject: Re: Case C14-2025-0064, Postponement Request External Email - Exercise Caution Yes, October 6th. Thank you. Lisa Lisa Lyons From: Lisa Lyons Sent: Thursday, August 13, 2026 12:44 PM To: Estrada, Nancy <Nancy.Estrada@austintexas.gov> Cc: Tammy Boehman; Richard Jackson; Jennifer Leeper; Alicia Keswani; Anna Elisa Baker; Denise Waid ; Fares Bagh ; Kristen Devick ; Kraig Kujawa Subject: Case C14-2025-0064, Postponement Request 02 C14-2025-0064 - Circle C Tract 110; District 81 of 2 External Email - Exercise Caution Hi Nancy, I wanted to circle back to let you know we have been informed by our HOA Manager that the Circle C HOA’s law firm Niemann & Heyer is working with the Stratus attorneys to resolve the issue of the unauthorized recording of the restrictive covenant. We are not sure that they will get it resolved before the August 18 ZAP hearing, which would make the hearing premature if the access point in the Applicant’s zoning application is under dispute. We respectfully request a postponement to the furthest date allowed to enable the parties to resolve the matter of the unauthorized filing of the restrictive covenant amendment. We would also request that the packet of information I circulated on August 12, 2026, which is also attached here for your convenience, be included in the official packet for the August 18 ZAP hearing. Thank you very much. Warm regards, Lisa Lyons CAUTION: This is an EXTERNAL email. Please use caution when clicking links or opening attachments. If you believe this to be a malicious or phishing email, please report it using the "Report Message" button in Outlook. For any additional questions or concerns, contact CSIRT at "cybersecurity@austintexas.gov". 02 C14-2025-0064 - Circle C Tract 110; District 82 of 2
August 12, 2026 Via Email Mayor Kirk Watson Members of the Austin City Council Trish Link and AJ Urteago, City of Austin Legal Department Nancy Estrada, Zoning and Platting Commission City of Austin 301 W. 2nd Street Austin, TX 78701 Re: Case No. C14-2025-0064, scheduled for ZAP hearing (August 18, 2026) and City Council vote (September 10, 2026) (1) Challenge to the Unauthorized Recording and Validity of the First Amendment to the Amended and Restated Declarations of Restrictive Covenants (2) Request for Postponement of the August 18, 2026 ZAP Hearing and the City Council Vote Currently Scheduled for September 10, 2026 (3) Request for No Action on the Zoning Request and the Fourth Amendment to the 2002 Development Agreement and Ordinance No. 020801-31 (Circle C Ranch) Dear Mayor Watson, Members of the City Council, Ms. Link, Mr. Urteaga and Ms. Estrada: We write as concerned residents and members of the Protect Circle C Coalition to urgently request that the Zoning and Platting Commission postpone its August 18, 2026 hearing in Case C14-2025-0064, and that the City Council take no action on the Stratus zoning request at its September 10, 2026 hearing or any subsequent hearing. Basis: The case relies on a restrictive covenant amendment, the validity of which, the Circle C residents are actively challenging, and it has since it has come to light that it was filed without authorization. See specifically the details for July 29, 2026 and July 31, 2026 below. Background The Circle C HOA and Stratus Properties are parties to an Amended and Restated Declarations of Restrictive Covenants, dated September 9, 2011, which prohibits vehicular access to Dahlgreen Avenue from Tract 110. That covenant is central to the zoning application Stratus has filed in this case: Stratus wants Dahlgreen to serve as a full residential access point for its proposed 1,000-unit multifamily development. Dahlgreen has been deliberately protected since 2002 because it is a cross street and school zone for Kiker Elementary School, and Circle C residents oppose opening this two-lane interior residential street to development traffic. 02 C14-2025-0064 - Circle C Tract 110; District 81 of 23 The chronology below explains why the validity of the covenant amendment is now in dispute: ● May 2025 – Stratus files its zoning conversion application requesting upzoning from office to multifamily for its proposed development of Tract 110 in Circle C. Note: this case pre-dates the effective date …
ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES Tuesday, August 4, 2026 ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING TUESDAY, AUGUST 4, 2026 MEETING MINUTES The Zoning and Platting Commission convened in a regular meeting on Tuesday, August 4, 2026, at Austin City Hall, Council Chambers, Room 1001, 301 W. Second Street, in Austin, Texas. Chair Smith called the Zoning and Platting Meeting to order at 6:06 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Hank Smith, Chair Betsy Greenberg, Vice Chair David Fouts Luis Osta Lugo Lonny Stern Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Christian Tschoepe Commissioners Absent: Ryan Puzycki, Secretary Alejandra Flores, Parliamentarian Scott Boone Andrew Cortes Taylor Major PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None present. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Zoning and Platting Commission regular meeting on Tuesday, July 21, 2026. The minutes from the meeting of Tuesday, July 21, 2026, were postponed by Staff to August 18, 2026, and approved on the consent agenda on Vice Chair Greenberg’s motion, Commissioner Fout’s second on a 6-0 vote. Secretary Puzycki, Parliamentarian Flores, and Commissioners Boone, Cortes, and Major were absent. 1 ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES Tuesday, August 4, 2026 PUBLIC HEARINGS C14-2026-0035 - NBR 620 Commercial Project; District 6 15212 North FM 620 Road, Lake Creek Watershed 2. Rezoning: Location: Owner/Applicant: NBR 620 Holdings LLC (Bharath Pissay) Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: DR to GR Recommended Sherri Sirwaitis, 512-974-3057, sherri.sirwaitis@austintexas.gov Austin Planning The motion to approve Staff’s recommendation of GR for C14-2026-0035 - NBR 620 Commercial Project; District 6, located at 15212 North FM 620 Road, was approved on the consent agenda on Vice Chair Greenberg’s motion, Commissioner Fout’s second on a 6-0 vote. Secretary Puzycki, Parliamentarian Flores, and Commissioners Boone, Cortes, and Major were absent. C14-2026-0046 - Howard Plaza; District 1 3127 East Howard Lane, Harris Branch Watershed 3. Rezoning: Location: Owner/Applicant: Peter Pham W/LO to GR Request: Staff recommends GR-CO Staff Rec.: Sherri Sirwaitis, 512-974-3057, sherri.sirwaitis@austintexas.gov Staff: Austin Planning The motion to approve the Neighborhood’s postponement request to September 15, 2026, was approved on the consent agenda on Vice Chair Greenberg’s motion, Commissioner Fout’s second on a 6-0 vote. Secretary Puzycki, Parliamentarian Flores, and Commissioners Boone, Cortes, and Major were absent. 4. Rezoning: C14-2026-0049 - 7217 McNeil Dr. Zoning Change; District 6 Location: 7217 McNeil Drive, Rattan Creek Watershed Owner/Applicant: McNeil Road A Services Established Under LWR Management LLC, Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: Rother Company, the General Partner (Kyle Rother) Civilitude …
ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES Tuesday, July 21, 2026 ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING TUESDAY, JULY 21, 2026 MEETING MINUTES The Zoning and Platting Commission convened in a regular meeting on Tuesday, July 21, 2026, at Austin City Hall, Council Chambers, Room 1001, 301 W. Second Street, in Austin, Texas. Chair Smith called the Zoning and Platting Meeting to order at 6 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Hank Smith, Chair Betsy Greenberg, Vice Chair Ryan Puzycki, Secretary Andrew Cortes Luis Osta Lugo Lonny Stern Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Alejandra Flores, Parliamentarian Scott Boone Christian Tschoepe Commissioners Absent: David Fouts Taylor Major PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None present. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Zoning and Platting Commission regular meeting on Tuesday, July 7, 2026. The minutes from the meeting of Tuesday, July 7, 2026, were approved on the consent agenda, on Secretary Puzycki’s motion, Commissioner Osta Lugo’s second, on a 9-0 vote. Commissioners Fouts and Major were absent. 1 ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES Tuesday, July 21, 2026 PUBLIC HEARINGS 2. Rezoning: Location: C14-2025-0089 - 1120 and 1122 S Capital of Texas Highway; District 8 1120 ½ South Capital of Texas Hwy SB, 1120 South Capital of Texas Hwy SB, 1122 South Capital of Texas HWY SB, 1220 South Capital of Texas Hwy SB, Eanes Creek Watershed Owner/Applicant: AREIT City View LLC Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: Drenner Group, P.C. (Leah M. Bojo) LO and LR to LR-V-CO-DB90 Recommended Beverly Villela, 512-978-0740, beverly.villela@austintexas.gov Austin Planning The public hearing was closed on Secretary Puzycki’s motion, Commissioner Osta Lugo’s second, on a 9-0 vote. Commissioners Fouts and Major were absent. The motion to approve an amendment to prohibit off-site accessory parking and pedicab storage and dispatch failed on Commissioner Stern’s motion, Commissioner Osta Lugo’s second, on a 3-6 vote. Those voting aye were Vice Chair Greenberg and Commissioners Stern an Tschoepe. Those voting nay were Chair Smith, Secretary Puzycki, Parliamentarian Flores and Commissioners Boone, Cortes, and Osta Lugo. Commissioners Fouts and Major were absent. The motion to approve Staff’s recommendation of a LR-V-CO-DB90 for C14-2025-0089 - 1120 and 1122 S Capital of Texas Highway; District 8, located 1120 ½ South Capital of Texas Highway Southbound, 1120 South Capital of Texas Highway Southbound, 1122 South Capital of Texas Highway Southbound, 1220 South Capital of Texas Highway Southbound, was approved on Secretary Puzycki’s motion, Commissioner Osta Lugo’s second, on a …
