Carbon Offsets at the City of Austin Joint Sustainability Committee • January 28, 2026 Phillip Duran Agenda 01 What are carbon offsets? 02 Carbon offsets at the City of Austin 03 How and why we use them 04 Next steps and opportunities 2 A refresher - What are carbon offsets? • Voluntary carbon market • One carbon offset → one tonne of carbon avoided or captured elsewhere • If done correctly, supports good projects that might not otherwise happen • Registries and standards verify when it’s “done correctly” E.g. Green-E, American Carbon Registry, Verra, Gold Standard, Intergrity Council of the Voluntary Carbon Market, more 3 Types of Carbon Offsets Technology based solutions Renewables, energy efficiency, methane or even direct air carbon capture Nature based solutions Tree planting, land management and improvement, sustainable agriculture and soil carbon 4 Types of Carbon Offsets Old or low quality ~$1 per tonne Old offsets, before standards and verification Quality and value $15-$30, up to $100 per tonne Established tech or nature solutions - Austin participates here Emerging technology $1,000 per tonne Direct air capture. Might make sense for high profile buyers 5 Carbon Offsets at the City of Austin History and our approach 6 What’s in the Climate Equity Plan Reduce carbon emissions FIRST For emissions that are difficult to reduce, prioritize offsets that are: 1. From projects as close to the Austin area as possible. 2. From projects that create additional environmental and equity benefits. 3. Carbon offsets from negative emissions should be prioritized over avoided emissions. 7 Our Motivation Net-zero by 2040 – Climate Equity Plan 2007 Resolution to make City operations carbon neutral by 2020 In pursuit of both goals, we urge all City projects to attain high levels of sustainability certification (LEED, AEGB, SITES, Envision, etc) • Better projects • Higher engagement in climate and resilience efforts • Means we’re integrating and operationalizing sustainability as much as possible Sometimes carbon offsets are part of the certification and accreditation process. 8 Examples of Carbon Offset Purchases Austin Energy HQ LEED Platinum Facility Green-E Certified offsets for 5 years of operations Austin Airport (AUS) Airport Carbon Accreditation Green-E Certified offsets or better Austin Convention Center LEED Facilities Participates with other buyers to maximize purchasing power Climate Action & Resilience Support parterns in pursuit of climate goals City Forrest Credits in collaboration with TreeFolks 9 Opportunities and Next Steps 1 0 Promote sustainable …
JOINT SUSTAINABILITY COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION 20251119-007 Date: November 19, 2025 Subject: Staff for Climate Action and Resilience office in FY 2026 City of Austin Budget Motioned By: Seconded By: Recommendation The Joint Sustainability Committee recommends that the Austin City Council retain the Energy Program Manager and the Sustainability Program Manager positions for the Climate Action and Resilience office in the FY 2026 budget. Description of Recommendation to Council The Energy Program Manager and the Sustainability Program Manager positions for the Climate Action and Resilience office were included in FY 2026 budget adopted by Council in August. The Joint Sustainability Committee believes it is important to preserve these positions in the new FY 2026 budget that Council will soon adopt. Rationale: The Energy Program Manager and the Sustainability Program Manager are vital to make progress on the city’s climate goals and will ultimately save the city money. The impact of these two positions on the budget is minimal, amounting to $124,276 from the General Fund and $104,274 from other sources. Given that these positions will help the City save money and utilize its resources more strategically, it would be more prudent to allocate space in the budget for this minor expense than to cut the positions. The Climate Action and Resilience office hasn't received new staff positions in years, despite the scope and responsibilities of the office expanding. Even with these two new positions, the office will still have unmet staffing needs; however, these two will help fill the most urgent gaps. The Energy Program Manager is needed to lead the effort to install solar energy systems and make energy efficiency improvements at City facilities. These upgrades will reduce energy consumption, thereby saving the City money and lowering greenhouse gas emissions. Capturing the financial savings in a revolving fund will enable the City to continually make informed investments that reduce energy use and emissions at its facilities. It will address a long-standing problem of deferring needed maintenance at City facilities. This position will allow the City to align its practices with the adopted goals of the Austin Climate Equity Plan and the Austin Energy Resource, Generation and Climate Protection Plan, both of which identify local solar and energy efficiency as key strategies to reduce emissions and affordably meet local energy needs. This work is extremely time-sensitive because of the expiring federal solar energy tax credits. 1 of 2 The Sustainable Program Manager …
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION Joint Sustainability Committee Recommendation Number: (20240430-002): Environmental Investment Plan Funding Needs List of Funding Needs Cross-Sector Funding Needs ......................................................................................................................... 2 1. 2. Outreach and Engagement for Sustainability Incentives ............................................................ 2 Austin Civilian Conservation Corps .............................................................................................. 3 Energy and Water Conservation Funding Needs .......................................................................................... 4 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. Expand Austin Energy’s energy efficiency programs ................................................................... 4 Expand Austin Energy’s demand response programs ................................................................. 4 Invest in battery energy storage.................................................................................................. 5 Utility-owned or contracted rooftop solar .................................................................................. 6 Shut down/retire AE’s portion of Fayette coal plant .................................................................. 6 Air sealing task force and training program ................................................................................ 7 Passive House incentive program ................................................................................................ 7 10. Decarbonizing municipal buildings .............................................................................................. 8 11. Water leak detection programs ................................................................................................... 8 12. Improve rebates for residential and commercial landscape conversions ................................... 9 Consumption & Waste Reduction Funding Needs........................................................................................ 9 13. Circular economy & waste reduction programs .......................................................................... 9 14. Low-carbon concrete fund ........................................................................................................ 10 15. Pro-climate, pro-health foods ................................................................................................... 11 16. Sustainable purchasing and carbon accounting ........................................................................ 11 17. City-owned composting facility ................................................................................................. 11 Natural Systems Funding Needs ................................................................................................................. 12 1 18. Preservation of existing agricultural land .................................................................................. 12 19. Revolving loan fund for Working Farms Fund pilot ................................................................... 12 20. Energy and water dashboard for city facilities .......................................................................... 13 21. Comprehensive public tree inventory for the city of Austin ..................................................... 13 Transportation and Land Use Funding Needs ............................................................................................. 14 22. Austin Resource Recovery Fleet Electrification ......................................................................... 14 23. Austin Resource Recovery Transfer Station .............................................................................. 14 24. Expand All Ages and Abilities Bicycle Network, Urban Trails, Sidewalks, and Shared Mobility 14 25. Extend Pickup Service Zones ..................................................................................................... 16 26. Downtown High-Frequency Circulator ...................................................................................... 17 27. Neighborhood E-Circulators ...................................................................................................... 18 28. Heat Resilience Infrastructure ................................................................................................... 19 29. CityLeap ATX Plan: convert travel lanes on arterial roads to protected bike or bus lanes ....... 21 30. Establish a city-owned all-electric carshare service .................................................................. 21 31. Low-cost, accessible charging stations at City of Austin owned facilities ................................. 22 32. Install charging stations at multi-family homes with priority in low and moderate income communities ....................................................................................................................................... 23 33. E-mobility solutions pilot program ............................................................................................ 24 Cross-Sector Funding Needs 1. Outreach and Engagement for Sustainability Incentives Details: The City of Austin has numerous sustainability incentive programs aligned with the goals of the Climate Equity Plan. However, many of these programs are underutilized, especially among low-income households. A part of the challenge is awareness. The city should host a …
JOINT SUSTAINABILITY COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION 20260128-XX Recommendation on Leak Detection and Repair in Texas Gas Service Franchise Agreement WHEREAS, the City of Austin has a 20-year franchise agreement with Texas Gas Service (TGS), which is the Company’s license to operate in the City’s right of way; and WHEREAS, methane leaks are an inherent risk in the operation of gas utilities and can pose significant safety concerns for people, businesses, infrastructure, and the environment; and WHEREAS, it is in the interest of the residents of the City of Austin to have visibility into the frequency and severity of methane leaks and the mitigation and repair procedures being employed to minimize the risk; and WHEREAS, methane is more than 30 times as potent as carbon dioxide at trapping heat in the atmosphere; and WHEREAS, ONEGas, the parent company of TGS, has a stated goal of 55% reduction in emissions due to leaks by 2035 from a 2005 baseline; and WHEREAS, minimum leak detection standards are established by federal and state law and the City’s current franchise agreements include only general provisions requiring gas utilities to comply with applicable federal and state regulations; and WHEREAS, the public has limited visibility into the efforts to detect and reduce leaks, the effectiveness of such efforts, the frequency, duration, and persistence of non-hazardous leaks, and the volume of methane emissions from ongoing leaks; and WHEREAS, current advanced leak detection and repair (LDAR) programs may include highly sensitive vehicle-mounted detectors, infrared optical imaging and other methodologies, but are continuously evolving; NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT The Joint Sustainability Committee recommends that the City require in its upcoming franchise agreement that Texas Gas Service: 1. Employ industry-leading advanced leak detection and repair technologies throughout the term of the agreement, including technologies that increase the speed and sensitivity of leak detection, expand the search footprint, reduce response time for gas emergencies, and/or increase the repair speed of leaks within the City, 2. Regularly update its LDAR practices to reflect technological advancements, 3. Submit annual reports to the City on the performance of its LDAR programs within the City. Information in reports could include but is not limited to: ○ LDAR practices & technology employed including leak detection survey frequency and mitigation strategies ○ Fugitive methane emissions and fugitive methane emissions rate ○ Average response time for gas emergencies ○ Average repair time
REGULAR CALLED MEETING OF THE ETHICS REVIEW COMMISSION JANUARY 28, 2026, AT 6:00 P.M. AUSTIN CITY HALL, BOARDS & COMMISSIONS ROOM, #1101 301 W 2ND STREET AUSTIN, TEXAS 78701 Some members of the Ethics Review 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 Lizette Benitez at (512) 974-2915 or Lizette.benitez@austintexas.gov. CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: William Ross Pumfrey, Chair Luis Figueroa Haksoon Andrea Low Claire Reynolds Brittany Sharkey, Vice Chair Patrick Keel Wallace Lundgren District 5 – Vacancy District 1 – Vacancy William King Brian McGiverin AGENDA CALL TO ORDER 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. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Ethics Review Commission Regular Called meeting on December 10, 2025. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 2. 3. 4. Set and adopt the revised regular meeting calendar of the Ethics Review Commission for the months of July, November, and December 2026. Declare a vacancy in the office of secretary and hold emergency election to fill the vacancy. Adopt the new bylaws template. Page 1 of 2 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 Lizette Benitez or Caroline Webster at the Law Department, at (512) 974-2268, to request service or for additional information; TTY users’ route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Ethics Review Commission, please contact Caroline Webster at (512) 974-1353. For the 2024 meeting schedule, agendas, and additional information about the Commission, see: Ethics Review Commission | AustinTexas.gov. ERC STANDARD PUBLIC COMMUNICATION INSTRUCTIONS NOTICE Regarding Public Communication Sign-in required: If appearing in person at the …
SPECIAL CALLED MEETING OF THE ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 28, 2026 AT 6:30 PM PERMITTING AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER, EVENTS CENTER, ROOM 1406 & 1407 6310 WILHELMINA DELCO DRIVE AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the Environmental 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 Kaela Champlin, (512) 974-3443, Kaela.Champlin@austintexas.gov CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Jennifer Bristol, Chair Mariana Krueger, Vice Chair Haris Qureshi, Secretary Richard Brimer Isabella Changsut Annie Fierro CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Justin Fleury Martin Luecke Mar Moretta-Urdiales Allison Morrison David Sullivan 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 Environmental Commission Regular Meeting on December 3, 2025 and the Special Called meeting on January 7, 2026. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 2. 3. Amend the 2026 Environmental Commission meeting schedule. Recommendation related to Item 64 on the January 22, 2026 Austin City Council Agenda, for a public hearing and consideration of an ordinance amending City Code Chapter 25-10 (Sign Regulations) to authorize larger signs in the public right-of-way that include electronic images, lights, and off-premises advertising. PUBLIC HEARINGS 4. Name: 1107 Castle Ridge Road Wastewater Service Extension Request #6290 Applicant: Andrew Milam, Parkside Homes LLC Location: 1107 Castle Ridge Road, Austin, Texas 78746 Council District: Not applicable. Austin 2-Mile Extraterritorial Jurisdiction Staff: Kaela Champlin, Environmental Program Coordinator, (512) 974-3443, Kaela.Champlin@austintexas.gov Applicant request: Wastewater Service Extension Revision Staff Recommendation: Not Recommended 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 Kaela Champlin at Austin Watershed Protection Department, at (512) 974-3443, Kaela.Champlin@austintexas.gov to request service or for additional information. …
2026 Environmental Commission DRAFT Meeting Schedule Permitting and Development Center (PDC) Events Center Room 1405, 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Drive, Austin, Texas 78752 6:00 pm January 21 • • February 11 February 4 • February 25 February 18 • March 4 • April 1 (first day of Passover) • April 15 • May 6 • May 20 • June 3 • June 17 • July 1 • July 15: retreat? • August 5 • August 19 • September 2 • September 16 • October 7 • October 21 • November 4 • November 18 • December 2
. RECOMMENDATION TO AUSTIN CITY COUNCIL Environmental Commission Recommendation Number: 20260128-003, Related to Item 64 on January 22, 2026 Austin City Council Agenda, for a public hearing and consideration of an ordinance amending City Code Chapter 25-10 (Sign Regulations) to authorize larger signs in the public right-of-way that include electronic images, lights, and off-premises advertising. WHEREAS, the Environmental Commission has not been presented to or asked to comment on City Code Chapter 25-10 amendment authorizing larger signs in the public right-of-way that include electronic images, lights, and off-premises advertising, and; WHEREAS, the Environmental Commission recognizes the site is located in Urban Watershed and Lady Bird Lake Watershed; and WHEREAS, the Environmental Commission is opposed to the suggested code change for the following reasons; and WHEREAS, the Environmental Commission feels amending the code would undermine the US Supreme Court decision that upheld the City ordinance that prevents advertising companies from digitizing their off-site-billboards; and WHEREAS, this code amendment, that would support 50 signs of 8ft or less, to be dispersed around the downtown area is against the climate and sustainability goals as it would increase the use of energy and carbon footprint; and WHEREAS, this code amendment will increase light pollution which is in opposition to the Bird City goals of reducing light pollution especially during spring and fall migrations seasons. Light pollution is also detrimental to children’s health; and WHEREAS, the Environmental Commission feels that these signs are unnecessary given the advancements in smart phone technologies that offer a myriad of wayfinding apps, geofencing and other marketing tools available to the user and businesses; and WHEREAS, there has been limited public engagement on this code change, including not involving all relevant boards and commissions. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the Environmental Commission opposes amending Code 25- 10. Date of Approval: Motioned By: Seconded By: Vote: . For: Against: Abstain: Off the dais: Absent: Attest: _____________________________________________ Jennifer Bristol, Chair
ITEM FOR ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION AGENDA Commission Meeting Date: January 28, 2026 Name & Number of Project: 1107 Castle Ridge Road Wastewater Service Extension Request #6290 Name of Applicant: Andrew Milam, Parkside Homes LLC Location: 1107 Castle Ridge Road, Austin, Texas 78746 Council District: Not applicable. Austin 2-Mile Extraterritorial Jurisdiction Project Filing Date: October 20, 2025 AWP Environmental Staff: Kaela Champlin, Environmental Program Coordinator (512) 974-3443, Kaela.Champlin@austintexas.gov Watershed: Barton Creek Watershed, Barton Springs Zone, Edwards Aquifer Contributing Zone, Drinking Water Protection Zone Request: Wastewater Service Extension Revision Staff Determination: Not Recommended MEMORANDUM To: From: Jennifer Bristol, Chair, and Members of the Environmental Commission Kaela Champlin, Environmental Program Coordinator, Austin Watershed Protection Date: December 1, 2025 Subject: 1107 Castle Ridge Road Wastewater Service Extension Request #6290 Service Extension Requests (SERs) located in the Drinking Water Protection Zone and outside of the City of Austin’s full purpose jurisdiction require Council approval and review by the Environmental Commission. Austin Watershed Protection (AWP) staff have completed the review for 1107 Castle Ridge Road Wastewater SER #6290 and do not recommend approval of the request. The applicant previously received an approved SER (SER #5845) for this property that has expired before the improvements could be made. SER #6290 is identical to the original request (SER #5845). The Environmental Commission recommended against approval on September 4, 2024 and the Water and Wastewater Commission’s motion to approve the SER failed on September 11, 2024. Council approved the SER on October 10, 2024. AWP staff did not recommend approval of the original request for the same reasons described in this memo. Site Overview The site consists of one tract of approximately 2.85 acres, located at 1107 Castle Ridge Road. The site is in the City of Austin’s Two-Mile Extraterritorial Jurisdiction (ETJ), the Barton Creek Watershed, the Barton Springs Zone, and the Drinking Water Protection Zone. It is also within the Edwards Aquifer Contributing Zone and is subject to the Save Our Springs (SOS) Ordinance. Request Summary The applicant is proposing to subdivide the 2.85-acre lot into three single family residences for homes with driveways and a fire truck turnaround entrance. There is an existing structure on the center lot that will be replaced. The SER is requesting three Living Unit Equivalents (LUEs). A site plan has not been submitted to the City of Austin. Date: Subject: December 1, 2025 1107 Castle Ridge Road Wastewater Service Extension Request #6290 Impacts …
1107 Castle Ridge Road Wastewater Service Extension Request #6290 Austin Watershed Protection Department | January 28, 2026 What is a Service Extension Request? A service extension request is an application for City water or wastewater service from a property owner or developer. Required when: a property is more than 100 feet from accessible water/wastewater system or existing infrastructure isn't adequate for the proposed project demands May involve the construction of a new line/associated facility or upgrades to existing lines/facilities. Applicant pays for the associated infrastructure, as outlined in the service extension request. 2 What is a Service Extension Request? A Service Extension Request requires Council approval if property: is in Drinking Water Protection Zone and is outside of the City's full purpose jurisdiction Environmental Commission and Water & Wastewater Commission make recommendations for support or denial. No conditions can be put on Service Extension Requests. 3 Background A Service Extension Request was approved by Council for this property in 2024 and has since expired. AWP staff recommended against approval of the original request for the same reasons described in this presentation September 4, 2024 - Environmental Commission recommended against approval September 11, 2024 – Water & Wastewater Commission motion to approve failed for lack of enough votes October 10, 2024 – Council approved the wastewater service extension request This request is identical to the original service extension request. 4 Request Summary Wastewater Service Request 1107 Castle Ridge Road 2.85 acres 2-mile extraterritorial jurisdiction Barton Creek Watershed (Barton Springs Zone) Located in the Edwards Aquifer Contributing Zone Drinking Water Protection Zone Subject to Save Our Springs Ordinance. 5 Service Extension Request #6290 Site Location Austin City Limits Austin extraterritorial jurisdiction Edwards Aquifer Recharge Zone Edwards Aquifer Contributing Zone 6 Imagine Austin Growth Concept Map 7 Proposed Development Intended Uses 3 Living Unit Equivalents Subdivide 2.85-acre lot into three single family residences with driveways and a fire truck turnaround entrance Existing structure will be removed and replaced Site plan has not been submitted. 8 Proposed Wastewater Extension Construct 760 ft of gravity wastewater main from existing 8” gravity wastewater main in Whitemarch Valley Walk Extend north to & through the subject tract to Castle Ridge Road. 9 Alternative Wastewater Service Texas …
. RECOMMENDATION TO AUSTIN CITY COUNCIL Environmental Commission Recommendation Number: 20260128-004 1107 Castle Ridge Road Wastewater Service Extension Request #6290 WHEREAS, the Environmental Commission recognizes the applicant is requesting a Wastewater Service Extension Request (SER); and WHEREAS, the Environmental Commission recognizes the site is located in the Barton Creek Watershed, Barton Springs Zone, Edwards Aquifer Contributing Zone, Drinking Water Protection Zone; and WHEREAS, the Environmental Commission recognizes that staff does not recommend the wastewater service extension request. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED the Environmental Commission does not recommend this service extension request. Date of Approval: January 28, 2026 Motioned By: Haris Qureshi Seconded By: David Sullivan Vote: 7-0 For: Jennifer Bristol, Haris Qureshi, Richard Brimer, Isabella Changsut, Justin Fleury, Mar Moretta- Urdiales, David Sullivan Against: None Abstain: None Off the dais: None Absent: Mariana Krueger, Annie Fierro, Martin Luecke, Allison Morrison Attest: _____________________________________________ Jennifer Bristol, Chair
ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION SPECIAL CALLED MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, January 28, 2026 The Environmental Commission convened in a special-called meeting on Wednesday, January 28, 2026, at 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Drive in Austin, Texas. Chair Bristol called the Environmental Commission Meeting to order at 6:40 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Jennifer Bristol, Richard Brimer, Justin Fleury, David Sullivan Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Haris Qureshi and Mar Moretta-Urdiales Commissioners Absent: Mariana Krueger, Martin Luecke, Allison Morrison, and Annie Fierro PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Environmental Commission Regular Meeting on December 3, 2025 and the Special Called meeting on January 7, 2026. The minutes of the Environmental Commission Regular Meeting on December 3, 2025 and the Special Called meeting on January 7, 2026 were approved on Commissioner Sullivan’s motion, Commissioner Changsut’s second on a 7-0 vote. Commissioners Kruger, Luecke, Morrison, and Fierro were absent. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 2. Amend the 2026 Environmental Commission meeting schedule. Speakers: Kaela Champlin, Austin Watershed Protection A motion to approve the 2026 Environmental Commission meeting schedule was approved on Commissioner Sullivan’s motion, Commissioner Brimer’s second, on a 7-0 vote. Commissioners Kruger, Luecke, Morrison, and Fierro were absent. 1 3. Recommendation related to Item 64 on the January 22, 2026 Austin City Council Agenda, for a public hearing and consideration of an ordinance amending City Code Chapter 25-10 (Sign Regulations) to authorize larger signs in the public right-of-way that include electronic images, lights, and off-premises advertising. Speakers: Liz Johnston, Austin Watershed Protection Kaela Champlin, Austin Watershed Protection Chris Flores, public comment Michael Whellan, on behalf of the applicant April Brown, on behalf of the applicant Jibran Shermohammed, on behalf of the applicant Item 3 was postponed until February 18, 2026, or until City of Austin staff are available to present on this item. The motion was approved on Commissioner Brimer’s motion, Commissioner Sullivan’s second on a 7-0 vote. Commissioners Kruger, Luecke, Morrison, and Fierro were absent. PUBLIC HEARINGS 4. Name: 1107 Castle Ridge Road Wastewater Service Extension Request #6290 Applicant: Andrew Milam, Parkside Homes LLC Location: 1107 Castle Ridge Road, Austin, Texas 78746 Council District: Not applicable. Austin 2-Mile Extraterritorial Jurisdiction Staff: Kaela Champlin, Environmental Program Coordinator, (512) 974- 3443, Kaela.Champlin@austintexas.gov Applicant request: Wastewater Service Extension Revision Staff Recommendation: Not Recommended Speakers: Kaela Champlin, Austin Watershed Protection Amanda Brown, on behalf of the applicant A motion to close the public hearing was approved …
REGULAR MEETING OF THE BUILDING AND STANDARDS COMMISSION WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 28, 2026, AT 6:30 P.M. PERMITTING AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER, ROOM 1405 6310 WILHELMINA DELCO DRIVE AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the Building and Standards 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 Melanie Alley, 512-974-2679, dsdcredbsc@austintexas.gov. CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Timothy Stostad, Chair Grant Gilker Myra Martinez Carrie Stewart, Fire Marshal (Ex Officio) Michael Francis, Vice Chair Mia Ibarra Jeffrey Musgrove Lisa Garza Kurt Lockhart Raisch Tomlanovich AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL 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 Building and Standards Commission Regular meeting on December 9, 2025. PUBLIC HEARINGS New Case(s) The Commission will hear the following cases concerning alleged violations of the City’s Property Maintenance Code and may issue an order to vacate, relocate occupants, repair, demolish, or secure the premises; and may assess civil penalties: 2. Case Number: CL 2025-148499 Property address: 1704 Miriam Avenue / Owner: Bobbie Jean Leare (1704 Miriam Avenue LLC is grantee on TRV 2025131833) Staff Presenter: Michael Larner 3. 4. 5. Staff recommendation: Demolish residential structure. Case Number: CL 2025-105080 Property address: 4612 Turnstone Drive / Owner: Manuel H Romo & Maria D Romo Staff presenter: Ben Munoz Staff recommendation: Demolish fire-damaged residential structure. Case Number: CL 2025-158554 Property address: 409 E Monroe Street / Owner: Possum Trot Holdings LLC Staff presenter: Joseph Yost Staff recommendation: Repair residential structure. Case Number: CL 2025-145818 Property address: 2020 Goodrich Avenue / Owner: Robert Michael Rogan Staff presenter: Farah Presley Staff recommendation: Demolish residential structure. Appeal(s) The Commission will hear the following appeals and may take action: 6. 7. 8. Case Number: CV 2025-146168 Property address: 7077 Grand Canyon Drive, Building 5, Unit 113, also known as Azure Apartments & Townhomes / Appellant: CREO QRS AT LLC Staff presenter: Courtney Britt Staff recommendation: Deny …
REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION TUESDAY, JANUARY 27, 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, contact Ella Garcia, Staff Liaison, for questions regarding speaker registration 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) Vacant (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) Jessica Cohen, Chair of Board of Adjustment TC Broadnax, City Manager EXECUTIVE SESSION (No public discussion) Candace Hunter, A.I.S.D. Board of Trustees Richard Mendoza, Director of Transportation and Public Works The Planning Commission will announce it will go into Executive Session, if necessary, according to Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code, to receive advice from Legal Counsel on matters specifically listed on the agenda. The Commission may not conduct a closed meeting without the approval of the city attorney. Private Consultation with Attorney – Section 551.071. Staff Liaison: Ella Garcia, 512-978-0821 Attorney: Steven Maddoux, 512-974-6080 Page 1 of 9 Staff Rec.: Staff: 3. Rezoning: Location: 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, January 13, 2026. PUBLIC HEARINGS 2. Plan Amendment: NPA-2024-0018.01 - 7003, 7005, 7007 Guadalupe Street Rezone; Location: District 4 7003, 7005, 7007 Guadalupe Street, Waller Creek Watershed; Brentwood/Highland Combined (Highland) Neighborhood Planning Area Owner/Applicant: Purple Square One Limited Liability (Lan Chen) Agent: Request: Bowman (Jerome Perales, P.E.) High Density Single Family and Multifamily Residential to Mixed Use land …
City of Austin Austin Planning 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Drive, Austin, TX 78752 P.O. Box 1088, Austin, TX 78767-1088 (512) 974-2000 ♦ h ttp s:/ / w w w.au st in tex a s .g ov / d epa r tm e n t/ plan n in g - de part men t MEMORANDUM TO: Chair & Planning Commission Members FROM: Maureen Meredith, Senior Planner, Long-Range Planning Division Jonathan Tomko, Principal Planner, Current Planning Division Austin Planning DATE: January 20, 2026 RE: NPA-2024-0018.01 and C14-2024-0036 7003, 7005, & 7007 Guadalupe Street Brentwood-Highland Combined Planning Area Staff requests a postponement of the above-referenced cases from the January 27, 2026 Planning Commission hearing to the February 10, 2026 hearing date to allow additional time to review the applications. The postponement request was made in a timely manner and meets the Planning Commission’s policy. Attachments: Plan Amendment Map Zoning Map The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and will provide reasonable modifications and equal access to communications upon request. 02 NPA-2024-0018.01 - 7003, 7005, 7007 Guadalupe Street Rezone; District 41 of 3 The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and will provide reasonable modifications and equal access to communications upon request. 02 NPA-2024-0018.01 - 7003, 7005, 7007 Guadalupe Street Rezone; District 42 of 3 The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and will provide reasonable modifications and equal access to communications upon request. 02 NPA-2024-0018.01 - 7003, 7005, 7007 Guadalupe Street Rezone; District 43 of 3
City of Austin Austin Planning 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Drive, Austin, TX 78752 P.O. Box 1088, Austin, TX 78767-1088 (512) 974-2000 ♦ h ttp s:/ / w w w.au st in tex a s .g ov / d epa r tm e n t/ plan n in g - de part men t MEMORANDUM TO: Chair & Planning Commission Members FROM: Maureen Meredith, Senior Planner, Long-Range Planning Division Jonathan Tomko, Principal Planner, Current Planning Division Austin Planning DATE: January 20, 2026 RE: NPA-2024-0018.01 and C14-2024-0036 7003, 7005, & 7007 Guadalupe Street Brentwood-Highland Combined Planning Area Staff requests a postponement of the above-referenced cases from the January 27, 2026 Planning Commission hearing to the February 10, 2026 hearing date to allow additional time to review the applications. The postponement request was made in a timely manner and meets the Planning Commission’s policy. Attachments: Plan Amendment Map Zoning Map 03 C14-2024-0036 - 7003, 7005, 7007 Guadalupe Street Rezone; District 41 of 3 03 C14-2024-0036 - 7003, 7005, 7007 Guadalupe Street Rezone; District 42 of 3 03 C14-2024-0036 - 7003, 7005, 7007 Guadalupe Street Rezone; District 43 of 3
City of Austin Austin Planning 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Drive, Austin, TX 78752 P.O. Box 1088, Austin, TX 78767 -1088 (512) 974-2000 ♦ h ttps:/ / w w w.au st in tex a s .g ov / d epa r tm e n t/ plan n in g - de part men t MEMORANDUM TO: Chair & Planning Commission Members FROM: Maureen Meredith, Senior Planner, Long-Range Planning Division Nancy Estrada, Principal Planner, Current Planning Division Austin Planning DATE: January 20, 2026 RE: NPA-2023-0014.04 & C14-2025-0065_4302 Nuckols Crossing Southeast Combined (Franklin Park) Neighborhood Planning Area Staff requests a postponement of the above-referenced case from the January 27, 2026 Planning Commission hearing to the March 24, 2026 hearing date to allow additional time to review the applications. The postponement request was made in a timely manner and meets the Planning Commission’s policy. Attachments: Plan Amendment Map Zoning Map The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and will provide reasonable modifications and equal access to communications upon request. 04 NPA-2023-0014.04 - 4302 Nuckols Crossing; District 21 of 3 The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and will provide reasonable modifications and equal access to communications upon request. 04 NPA-2023-0014.04 - 4302 Nuckols Crossing; District 22 of 3 The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and will provide reasonable modifications and equal access to communications upon request. 04 NPA-2023-0014.04 - 4302 Nuckols Crossing; District 23 of 3
City of Austin Austin Planning 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Drive, Austin, TX 78752 P.O. Box 1088, Austin, TX 78767 -1088 (512) 974-2000 ♦ h ttps:/ / w w w.au st in tex a s .g ov / d epa r tm e n t/ plan n in g - de part men t MEMORANDUM TO: Chair & Planning Commission Members FROM: Maureen Meredith, Senior Planner, Long-Range Planning Division Nancy Estrada, Principal Planner, Current Planning Division Austin Planning DATE: January 20, 2026 RE: NPA-2023-0014.04 & C14-2025-0065_4302 Nuckols Crossing Southeast Combined (Franklin Park) Neighborhood Planning Area Staff requests a postponement of the above-referenced case from the January 27, 2026 Planning Commission hearing to the March 24, 2026 hearing date to allow additional time to review the applications. The postponement request was made in a timely manner and meets the Planning Commission’s policy. Attachments: Plan Amendment Map Zoning Map 05 C14-2025-0065 - 4302 Nuckols Crossing; District 21 of 3 05 C14-2025-0065 - 4302 Nuckols Crossing; District 22 of 3 05 C14-2025-0065 - 4302 Nuckols Crossing; District 23 of 3
City of Austin Austin Planning 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Drive, Austin, TX 78752 P.O. Box 1088, Austin, TX 78767 -1088 (512) 974-2000 ♦ h ttp s:/ / w w w.au st in tex a s .g ov / d epa r tm e n t/ plan n in g - de part men t MEMORANDUM TO: Chair & Planning Commission Members FROM: Maureen Meredith, Senior Planner, Long-Range Planning Division Jonathan Tomko, Principal Planner, Current Planning Division DATE: January 20, 2026 RE: NPA-2024-0016.05 & C14-2025-0005_ 500 Shady Lane Govalle/Johnston Terrace Combined Neighborhood Planning Area The Applicant requests an indefinite postponement of the above-referenced cases. Please see Alice Glasco’s attached letter. The postponement request was made in a timely manner and meets the Planning Commission’s policy. Attachments: Alice Glasco’s letter Plan Amendment Map Zoning Map The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and will provide reasonable modifications and equal access to communications upon request. 06 NPA-2024-0016.05 - Shady Lane; District 31 of 5 The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and will provide reasonable modifications and equal access to communications upon request. 06 NPA-2024-0016.05 - Shady Lane; District 32 of 5 The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and will provide reasonable modifications and equal access to communications upon request. 06 NPA-2024-0016.05 - Shady Lane; District 33 of 5 The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and will provide reasonable modifications and equal access to communications upon request. 06 NPA-2024-0016.05 - Shady Lane; District 34 of 5 The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and will provide reasonable modifications and equal access to communications upon request. 06 NPA-2024-0016.05 - Shady Lane; District 35 of 5
City of Austin Austin Planning 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Drive, Austin, TX 78752 P.O. Box 1088, Austin, TX 78767 -1088 (512) 974-2000 ♦ h ttp s:/ / w w w.au st in tex a s .g ov / d epa r tm e n t/ plan n in g - de part men t MEMORANDUM TO: Chair & Planning Commission Members FROM: Maureen Meredith, Senior Planner, Long-Range Planning Division Jonathan Tomko, Principal Planner, Current Planning Division DATE: January 20, 2026 RE: NPA-2024-0016.05 & C14-2025-0005_ 500 Shady Lane Govalle/Johnston Terrace Combined Neighborhood Planning Area The Applicant requests an indefinite postponement of the above-referenced cases. Please see Alice Glasco’s attached letter. The postponement request was made in a timely manner and meets the Planning Commission’s policy. Attachments: Alice Glasco’s letter Plan Amendment Map Zoning Map The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and will provide reasonable modifications and equal access to communications upon request. 07 C14-2025-0005 - Shady Lane; District 31 of 5 The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and will provide reasonable modifications and equal access to communications upon request. 07 C14-2025-0005 - Shady Lane; District 32 of 5 The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and will provide reasonable modifications and equal access to communications upon request. 07 C14-2025-0005 - Shady Lane; District 33 of 5 The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and will provide reasonable modifications and equal access to communications upon request. 07 C14-2025-0005 - Shady Lane; District 34 of 5 The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and will provide reasonable modifications and equal access to communications upon request. 07 C14-2025-0005 - Shady Lane; District 35 of 5
NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN AMENDMENT REVIEW SHEET NEIGHORHOOD PLAN: Upper Boggy Creek CASE#: NPA-2025-0012.01 DATE FILED: September 4, 2025 PROJECT NAME: 2108 and 2110 E. 22nd Street PC DATE: January 27, 2026 December 9, 2025 ADDRESS/ES: 2108 and 2110 E. 22nd Street DISTRICT AREA: 1 SITE AREA: 0.515 acres OWNER/APPLICANT: 2110 East 22nd Street, LLC AGENT: Drenner Group, PC (Drew Raffaele) 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 Commercial Base District Zoning Change Related Zoning Case: C14-2025-0092 From: SF-3-NP To: LR-CO-NP NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN ADOPTION DATE: August 1, 2002 CITY COUNCIL DATE: TBD ACTION: PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: January 27, 2026 – (action pending) 08 NPA-2025-0012.01 - 2108 and 2110 E. 22nd Street; District 11 of 30 December 9, 2025 – Postponed to January 27, 2026 at the request of the Neighborhood. [F. Maxwell – 1st; J. Hiller – 2nd] Vote: 10-0 [A. Wood and P. Howard absent. One vacancy on the dais]. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff supports the applicant’s request for Neighborhood Commercial land use. BASIS FOR STAFF’S RECOMMENDATION: The applicant proposes to change the land use on the future land use map for the properties from Single Family to Neighborhood Commercial land use to build a small-scale restaurant with office space and a garden. Neighborhood Commercial land use is appropriate in this location because it can serve as a transition buffer between the single family land uses to the south and the Mixed Use land uses to the north. The property is approximately 150 feet south of Manor Road, which is an Activity Corridor. The property is near multiple public transportation routes along Manor Road, E. MLK Jr. Blvd, and Chicon Street. The property is less than a mile from the MLK Rail Station. The Upper Boggy Creek Neighborhood Plan supports neighborhood-scale local businesses, although it does not support converting residential properties to commerical development. Although the property is zoned SF-3-NP, there is no existing single family home on the site 08 NPA-2025-0012.01 - 2108 and 2110 E. 22nd Street; District 12 of 30 but is currently a garden and parking for an adjacent restaurant. Staff believes the location of these properties adjacent to the properties that front onto Manor Road will service as a buffer between the single family uses to the south and the commercial uses along Manor Road. LAND USE DESCRIPTIONS: EXISTING LAND …
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET CASE: 2108 and 2110 East 22nd Street (C14-2025-0092) DISTRICT: 1 ADDRESS: 2108 and 2110 East 22nd Street ZONING FROM: SF-3-NP TO: LR-CO-NP SITE AREA: approximately 0.515 acres (approximately 23,600 square feet) PROPERTY OWNER: 2110 East 22nd Street LLC AGENT: Drenner Group, PC (Drew Raffaele) CASE MANAGER: Jonathan Tomko (512) 974-1057, jonathan.tomko@austintexas.gov STAFF RECOMMEDATION: Staff recommends granting neighborhood commercial-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (LR- CO-NP) combining district zoning. See the basis of recommendation section below for more information. The Conditional Overlay would prohibit the following 17 uses: - Alternative Financial Services - Club or Lodge - Consumer Convenience Services - Consumer Repair Services - Custom Manufacturing - Financial Services - Food Services > 3,000 square feet - General Retail Services (Convenience) > 3,000 square feet - General Retail Services (General) - Hospital Services (Limited) - Medical Offices > 5,000 square feet - Medical Offices < 5,000 square feet - Pedicab Storage and Dispatch - Printing and Publishing - Service Station - Software Development - Theater The Conditional Overlay would conditionally allow the following 5 uses: - Bed & Breakfast (Group 2) - College and University Facilities - Communication Service Facilities - Off Site Accessory Parking - Pet Services PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: December 9, 2025: Neighborhood postponement request to January 27, 2026, granted. January 27, 2026: The case is scheduled to be heard by Planning Commission. CITY COUNCIL ACTION: TBD ORDINANCE NUMBER: N/A 09 C14-2025-0092 - 2108 and 2110 East 22nd Street; District 11 of 14 ISSUES: N/A CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: The subject tract is located at the northwest corner of East 22nd Street and Coleto Street. It is a ½ block south from Manor Road. The tract is currently the Este community garden. To the north is the Este restaurant and bar Toti which front Manor Road to the north. To the east (across Coleto Street) are three single family homes. To the south (across East 22nd Street) are three single family homes. To the west is one single family home. The applicant seeks to preserve a community garden on a portion of the site. Staff noted that the site is also encumbered by a capitol view corridor. The subject tract is located approximately 168 feet south of Manor Road which is an Imagine Austin Activity Corridor and part of the ASMP Transit Priority Network. The site is also approximately ¼ mile from the MLK Station Imagine Austin Activity …
NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN AMENDMENT REVIEW SHEET NEIGHORHOOD PLAN: Oak Hill Combined Neighborhood Plan (East Oak Hill) CASE#: NPA-2025-0025.02 DATE FILED: July 14, 2025 PROJECT NAME: South Town PC DATE: January 27, 2026 December 9, 2025 November 13, 2025 October 28, 2025 ADDRESS/ES: 4980, 5016, 5020 1/2, and 5030 W US 290 HWY WB DISTRICT AREA: 8 SITE AREA: 7.008 acres OWNER/APPLICANT: Lamy South Towne, Ltd AGENT: Armbrust & Brown, PLLC (Richard T. Suttle, Jr.) CASE MANAGER: Maureen Meredith PHONE: 512-974-2695 STAFF EMAIL: Maureen.Meredith@austintexas.gov TYPE OF AMENDMENT: Change in Future Land Use Designation From: Commercial To: Mixed Use Base District Zoning Change Related Zoning Case: C14-2025-0079 From: CS-CO-NP To: CS-MU-V-NP NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN ADOPTION DATE: December 11, 2008 CITY COUNCIL DATE: TBD ACTION: 10 NPA-2025-0025.02 - South Town; District 81 of 36 PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: January 27, 2026 - (action pending) December 9, 2025 – Postponed to January 27, 2026 at the request of the Applicant. [F. Maxwell – 1st: J. Hiller – 2nd] Vote: 10-0 [A. Woods and P. Howard absent. One vacancy on the dais]. November 13, 2025 - Approved on the consent agenda the Neighborhood’s request for postponement to December 9, 2025. [Breton – 1st; Bedrosian – 2nd] Vote: 10-0 [F. Maxwell and P. Howard absent. One vacancy on the dais]. October 28, 2025 – Postponed to November 13, 2025 on the consent agenda at the request of the Neighborhood. [P. Breton – 1st; J. Hiller – 2nd] Vote: 11-0 [A. Lan absent. One vacancy on the dais]. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff supports the Applicant’s request for Mixed Use land use. BASIS FOR STAFF’S RECOMMENDATION: The property is located at the northeast corner of West Texas Hwy 71/Southwest Parkway and South MOPAC Expressway. The site currently has a Best Buy store with several other smaller businesses. The applicant proposes to rezone the property to allow for a multifamily development. The proposed residential development will provide additional housing for the City and the planning area. The applicant’s request to change the future land use map from Commercial to Mixed Use is supported by staff because this land use is appropriate adjacent to two major highways. 10 NPA-2025-0025.02 - South Town; District 82 of 36 Below are goals from the Oak Hill Combined Neighborhood Plan staff believe supports the applicant’s request: Land Use Goals: 10 NPA-2025-0025.02 - South Town; District 83 of 36 Housing Goals: 10 NPA-2025-0025.02 - South Town; District 84 of …
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET CASE: C14-2025-0079 (South Town Rezoning) DISTRICT: 8 ADDRESS: 4980, 5016, 5020 ½, and 5030 West U.S. Hwy 290 Westbound ZONING FROM: CS-CO-NP TO: CS-MU-V-CO-NP SITE AREA: approximately 7.008 acres (approximately 305,268 square feet) PROPERTY OWNER: LAMY South Towne, Ltd. AGENT: Armbrust & Brown, PLLC (Richard T. Suttle, Jr.) CASE MANAGER: Jonathan Tomko (512) 974-1057, jonathan.tomko@austintexas.gov STAFF RECOMMEDATION: Staff recommends granting general commercial services-mixed use-vertical mixed use building-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (CS-MU-V-CO-NP) combining district zoning. The conditional overlay would prohibit the following 26 uses: - Agricultural sales and services - Automotive repair services - Automotive washing (of any kind) - Bail bond - Building maintenance services - Campground - Club or lodge - Commercial off-street parking - Construction sales and services - Drop-off recycling collection facility - Equipment repair services - Equipment sales - Exterminating services - Funeral services - Kennels - Laundry services - Limited warehousing/distribution - Monument retail sales - Outdoor entertainment - Pawn shop services - Recreational equipment maintenance & storage - Recreation equipment sales - Research services - Service station - Vehicle storage - Veterinary services PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: October 28, 2025: Neighborhood postponement request to November 13, 2025 granted. November 13, 2025: Applicant postponement request to December 9, 2025 granted. December 9, 2025: Applicant postponement request to January 27, 2026 granted. January 27, 2026: Case is scheduled to be heard by Planning Commission. CITY COUNCIL ACTION: TBD ORDINANCE NUMBER: N/A 11 C14-2025-0079 - South Town Rezoning; District 81 of 14 ISSUES: N/A CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: The property in question is currently approximately 65,000 square feet of commercial shopping constructed in the 1990s with approximately 80,000 square feet of paved parking and approximately 10,000 square feet of commercial outparcels with an additional approximately 20,000 square feet of paved parking. It is bound to the northwest, west, and south by highways and a major highway interchange of W. US 290 Hwy. and South Mopac Expy. (ASMP Level 4 roadways maintained by TxDOT). To the north and northeast is Gaines Creek Greenbelt Open Space. To the east is an approximately 135,000 square feet of commercial shopping (Sam’s warehouse club) constructed in approximately 1991 with approximately 200,000 square feet of paved parking. To the south are additional commercial outparcels. South of W. US 290 Hwy. is a Wal-Mart and additional intense commercial development. BASIS OF RECOMMENDATION: Zoning should promote the policy of locating retail and …
MEMORANDUM Planning Commissioners Jonathan Tomko, Planner Principal, Austin Planning January 20, 2026 To: From: Date: Subject: Staff Postponement Request Woodward Mixed Use Flats (C14-2025-0051) The case above has been scheduled for a public hearing during the January 27, 2026, Planning Commission Meeting. Staff requests a postponement of the above-referenced rezoning case to the March 10, 2026, Planning Commission Meeting, so staff can conduct additional due diligence before developing a staff recommendation. This postponement request was made in a timely manner and meets the Planning Commission’s policy. cc: Joi Harden, Zoning Officer 12 C14-2025-0051 - Woodward Mixed Use Flats; District 31 of 2 12 C14-2025-0051 - Woodward Mixed Use Flats; District 32 of 2
Working Draft for Planning Commission – Jan. 27, 2026 Subject to Change § 25-10-152 NONCONFORMING SIGNS. (A) A person may continue or maintain a nonconforming sign at its existing location. (B) A person may not change or alter a nonconforming sign except as provided in this subsection. (1) The face of the sign may be changed. (2) The sign may be changed or altered if the change or alteration does not: (a) increase the degree of the existing nonconformity; (b) change the method or technology used to convey a message; or (c) increase the illumination of the sign. (3) The sign may be relocated on a tract, if the building official determines that the relocated sign will not be hazardous, and the sign is: (a) located on a tract that is partially taken by condemnation or partially conveyed under threat of condemnation; or (b) moved to comply with other regulations. (4) A nonconforming sign may be modified or replaced in the same location, if the modification or replacement reduces: (a) the sign area by at least 20 percent; (b) the height of the sign by at least 20 percent; or (c) both sign area and height of the sign by an amount which, combined, is equal to at least 20 percent of the sign area and height. (5) The owner of a nonconforming off-premise sign may relocate the sign to another tract under these provisions if the requirements of this paragraph are met. (a) The original location of the sign must be: (Supp. No. 172) Created: 2025-12-22 09:53:44 [EST] Page 1 of 7 18 C20-2025-008 - Sign Code Changes for Relocating Billboards1 of 7 Working Draft for Planning Commission – Jan. 27, 2026 Subject to Change (i) in the area bounded by Highway 183 from Burnet Road to Highway 71, Highway 71 from Highway 183 to Lamar Boulevard, Lamar Boulevard from Highway 71 to 45th Street, 45th Street from Lamar Boulevard to Burnet Road, and Burnet Road from 45th Street to Highway 183, or on a tract that abuts the street right-of-way of a boundary street; (ii) in a scenic roadway sign district; (iii) within 500 feet of: 1. a historic sign district; or 2. a residential structure located in a residential base zoning district; or (iv) within the boundaries of a registered neighborhood association that has requested removal of the sign; or (v) on a tract that is partially …
From: W Williams < Sent: Tuesday, January 13, 2026 4:53 PM To: Love, Danielle <danielle.love@austintexas.gov> Subject: I am requesting your support to stop commercial development in the Blackland Neighborhood Please help protect the Blackland Neighborhood from unjust commercialization because once one lot is rezoned “commercial”, dominos will fall and this part of the Historic African American Cultural Heritage District will disappear. Native Austin residents Willie Williams From: Sent: Monday, January 12, 2026 6:25 PM To: Love, Danielle <danielle.love@austintexas.gov> Subject: Blackland Neighborhood I am a native Austinite. I am against the re-zoning of the Blackland Neighborhood. Please leave our neighborhoods alone. Mrs. Nancy Thompson From: Stuart King < Sent: Tuesday, January 13, 2026 4:37 PM To: Love, Danielle <danielle.love@austintexas.gov> Subject: No more zoning Changes We have had enough of cars on East 21st-East 22nd Street. Density is crazy. Mr. Stuart King, F.D.I.C. Funeral Director/Owner King Tears Mortuary, Inc. "The Place for A Perfect Tribute" 08 NPA-2025-0012.01 - 2108 and 2110 E. 22nd Street; District 11 of 2 From: Rosalie Boldin < Sent: Tuesday, January 20, 2026 12:36 PM To: Love, Danielle <danielle.love@austintexas.gov> Subject: re-zoning request for 2108 East 22nd Street We have been notified that you have been requested to re-zone 2108 East 22nd Street from single family residential to commercial. We oppose this re-zoning request. We believe that this request erodes and will continue the erosion of the Blackland Neighborhood, part of the African American Cultural Heritage District, a significant part of Austin and its history. We strongly believe it is important for the City of Austin to respect and retain its history. We Do Not support the erosion of DEI in today's US and Texas politics. We Do Not support efforts to edit our history to prevent future generations from understanding the challenges the United States, and thereby, Texas, have confronted to hold onto it founding principles. As residents of the Barton Hills neighborhood, we also highly value the ability of neighborhoods to maintain their integrity! Should the owner of Este Restaurant be allowed to pursue his commercial interests at the expense of the (historic) neighborhood's residents, then we will no longer dine at Este, one of our favorite restaurants. Rosalie and Jim Boldin 08 NPA-2025-0012.01 - 2108 and 2110 E. 22nd Street; District 12 of 2
From: W Williams < Sent: Tuesday, January 13, 2026 4:53 PM To: Love, Danielle <danielle.love@austintexas.gov> Subject: I am requesting your support to stop commercial development in the Blackland Neighborhood Please help protect the Blackland Neighborhood from unjust commercialization because once one lot is rezoned “commercial”, dominos will fall and this part of the Historic African American Cultural Heritage District will disappear. Native Austin residents Willie Williams From: Sent: Monday, January 12, 2026 6:25 PM To: Love, Danielle <danielle.love@austintexas.gov> Subject: Blackland Neighborhood I am a native Austinite. I am against the re-zoning of the Blackland Neighborhood. Please leave our neighborhoods alone. Mrs. Nancy Thompson From: Stuart King < Sent: Tuesday, January 13, 2026 4:37 PM To: Love, Danielle <danielle.love@austintexas.gov> Subject: No more zoning Changes We have had enough of cars on East 21st-East 22nd Street. Density is crazy. Mr. Stuart King, F.D.I.C. Funeral Director/Owner King Tears Mortuary, Inc. "The Place for A Perfect Tribute" 09 C14-2025-0092 - 2108 and 2110 East 22nd Street; District 11 of 2 From: Rosalie Boldin < Sent: Tuesday, January 20, 2026 12:36 PM To: Love, Danielle <danielle.love@austintexas.gov> Subject: re-zoning request for 2108 East 22nd Street We have been notified that you have been requested to re-zone 2108 East 22nd Street from single family residential to commercial. We oppose this re-zoning request. We believe that this request erodes and will continue the erosion of the Blackland Neighborhood, part of the African American Cultural Heritage District, a significant part of Austin and its history. We strongly believe it is important for the City of Austin to respect and retain its history. We Do Not support the erosion of DEI in today's US and Texas politics. We Do Not support efforts to edit our history to prevent future generations from understanding the challenges the United States, and thereby, Texas, have confronted to hold onto it founding principles. As residents of the Barton Hills neighborhood, we also highly value the ability of neighborhoods to maintain their integrity! Should the owner of Este Restaurant be allowed to pursue his commercial interests at the expense of the (historic) neighborhood's residents, then we will no longer dine at Este, one of our favorite restaurants. Rosalie and Jim Boldin 09 C14-2025-0092 - 2108 and 2110 East 22nd Street; District 12 of 2
13 C14-2025-0090 - West Martin Luther King Jr Blvd and Nueces Street; District 91 of 6 13 C14-2025-0090 - West Martin Luther King Jr Blvd and Nueces Street; District 92 of 6 13 C14-2025-0090 - West Martin Luther King Jr Blvd and Nueces Street; District 93 of 6 January 16, 2026 To Whom it May Concern Sent by email only to: Megan Meisenbach at Subject: Environmental Evaluation of Former Jack Brown Cleaners Site 615 W. Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd.; Austin, Texas Dear Ms. Meisenbach: As you requested, this letter report summarizes the results of my evaluation of environmental conditions and potential human health effects due to releases of dry cleaning chemicals from the former Jack Brown Cleaners (JBC) property (Site) located at 615 W. Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd in Austin, Texas. I summarize background information regarding the Site history, presence of dry cleaning chemical contamination in soil and groundwater at the Site and at nearby properties, regulatory status with the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), and environmental risks if the Site is redeveloped for commercial or residential use. Summary and Conclusions From my review of the JBC Site VCP documents, I draw the following conclusions: ▪ The Site soil and groundwater are contaminated with high concentrations of the dry cleaning chemical Tetrachloroethylene (PCE) and its degradation by-product chemicals, including Trichloroethylene (TCE) and Vinyl Chloride (VC). The chemicals are present at levels exceeding indoor air human health limits for vapor migration into current and future buildings. Further, PCE in groundwater has exceeded TCEQ limits for outdoor air exposures. It is notable that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is sufficiently concerned about PCE’s toxicity (and that of TCE and VC) that the agency is phasing out nearly all uses of this chemical. ▪ It is my opinion that the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) inappropriately approved JBC’s request to cease Site cleanup and monitoring. The Voluntary Cleanup Program (VCP) Certificate of Completion granted to JBC means that they and future property owners have no further obligations to cleanup and protect on-site residents, visitors, and workers from cancer risks despite the potential that indoor and outdoor air quality could exceed human health safe limits. ▪ Regardless of TCEQ’s previous actions, future development plans for the JBC property should address these potential human health risks that likely will remain for decades unless the Site is properly remediated or building measures …
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET CASE: C14-2025-0090 - W. Martin Luther King Jr Blvd and Nueces Street DISTRICT: 9 ZONING FROM: CS and CS-MU ZONING TO: DMU-CO ADDRESS: 601, 607, 611, 615, 619 West Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard, 1809 Rio Grande Street, 1806 Nueces Street SITE AREA: 0.95 acres (41, 403 sq. ft.) PROPERTY OWNER: 1806 Group LP, Jack Brown Family II Limited Partnership AGENT: Drenner Group, PC (Leah Bojo) CASE MANAGER: Cynthia Hadri 512-974-7620, Cynthia.hadri@austintexas.gov STAFF RECOMMENDATION: The staff recommendation is to grant downtown mixed use – conditional overlay (DMU-CO) combined district zoning. The conditional overlay will make exterminating services a conditional use and will prohibit the following uses: Automotive rentals Automotive repair services Automotive sales Automotive washing (of any type) Bail bond services Laundry service Limited warehouse and distribution Maintenance & service facilities Pawn shop services Service station Vehicle Storage PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: January 27, 2026: CITY COUNCIL ACTION: ORDINANCE NUMBER: 13 C14-2025-0090 - West Martin Luther King Jr Blvd and Nueces Street; District 91 of 43 C14-2025-0090 ISSUES: 2 Staff is aware that the property owner has submitted an application for the Density Bonus Program. However, the current rezoning request for Downtown Mixed Use – Conditional Overlay (DMU-CO) would allow for a maximum of 120 feet in height. CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: The property in question is approximately 0.95 acres, is developed with a Laundry Service (Jack Brown Cleaners) Fast food (Jimmy Johns) and Bakery (Tiff’s Treats). The existing zoning for the property is general commercial services (CS) district zoning and general commercial services – mixed use (CS-MU) combined district zoning. There is access to West Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard (level 3), Nueces Street (level 1), Rio Grande Street (level 1) and the alley, which is set to remain. This site is in the Northwest District of the Downtown Area Plan and is characterized as mixed use. The surrounding area has several office and commercial uses around it (GO; GO-MU; DMU-CO; CS; CS-NP; DMU-H- ETOD-DBETOD; GO-ETOD-DBETOD) along with various residential types such as single family residential and multifamily residential (SF-3-H; GO). Please refer to Exhibits A (Zoning Map) and B (Aerial View). The applicant is requesting the downtown mixed use – conditional overlay (DMU-CO) combined zoning district for a unified development that will consist of approximately 435 dwelling units, retail and a hotel. The …
14 C14-2025-0093 - West 18th & Nueces Street; District 91 of 6 14 C14-2025-0093 - West 18th & Nueces Street; District 92 of 6 14 C14-2025-0093 - West 18th & Nueces Street; District 93 of 6 January 16, 2026 To Whom it May Concern Sent by email only to: Megan Meisenbach at Subject: Environmental Evaluation of Former Jack Brown Cleaners Site 615 W. Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd.; Austin, Texas Dear Ms. Meisenbach: As you requested, this letter report summarizes the results of my evaluation of environmental conditions and potential human health effects due to releases of dry cleaning chemicals from the former Jack Brown Cleaners (JBC) property (Site) located at 615 W. Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd in Austin, Texas. I summarize background information regarding the Site history, presence of dry cleaning chemical contamination in soil and groundwater at the Site and at nearby properties, regulatory status with the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), and environmental risks if the Site is redeveloped for commercial or residential use. Summary and Conclusions From my review of the JBC Site VCP documents, I draw the following conclusions: ▪ The Site soil and groundwater are contaminated with high concentrations of the dry cleaning chemical Tetrachloroethylene (PCE) and its degradation by-product chemicals, including Trichloroethylene (TCE) and Vinyl Chloride (VC). The chemicals are present at levels exceeding indoor air human health limits for vapor migration into current and future buildings. Further, PCE in groundwater has exceeded TCEQ limits for outdoor air exposures. It is notable that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is sufficiently concerned about PCE’s toxicity (and that of TCE and VC) that the agency is phasing out nearly all uses of this chemical. ▪ It is my opinion that the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) inappropriately approved JBC’s request to cease Site cleanup and monitoring. The Voluntary Cleanup Program (VCP) Certificate of Completion granted to JBC means that they and future property owners have no further obligations to cleanup and protect on-site residents, visitors, and workers from cancer risks despite the potential that indoor and outdoor air quality could exceed human health safe limits. ▪ Regardless of TCEQ’s previous actions, future development plans for the JBC property should address these potential human health risks that likely will remain for decades unless the Site is properly remediated or building measures incorporated to prevent migration of toxic chemical gases into the buildings. In …
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET CASE: C14-2025-0093 - West 18th & Nueces Street DISTRICT: 9 ZONING FROM: GO and DMU-CO ZONING TO: DMU-CO ADDRESS: 1801 Rio Grande Street, 604 & 602 West 18th Street, 1800 & 1802 Nueces Street SITE AREA: 0.9505 acres (41, 613 sq. ft.) PROPERTY OWNER: Triple Play Properties, LTD and Scott Sayers AGENT: Drenner Group, PC (Leah Bojo) CASE MANAGER: Cynthia Hadri 512-974-7620, Cynthia.hadri@austintexas.gov STAFF RECOMMENDATION: The staff recommendation is to grant downtown mixed use – conditional overlay (DMU-CO) combined district zoning. The conditional overlay will make exterminating services a conditional use and will prohibit the following uses: Automotive rentals Automotive repair services Automotive sales Automotive washing (of any type) Bail bond services Laundry service Limited warehouse and distribution Maintenance & service facilities Pawn shop services Service station Vehicle Storage PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: January 27, 2026: CITY COUNCIL ACTION: ORDINANCE NUMBER: 14 C14-2025-0093 - West 18th & Nueces Street; District 91 of 44 C14-2025-0093 ISSUES: 2 Staff is aware that the property owner has submitted an application for the Density Bonus Program. However, the current rezoning request for Downtown Mixed Use – Conditional Overlay (DMU-CO) would allow for a maximum of 120 feet in height. CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: The property in question is approximately 0.95 acres, is developed with multifamily (Penthouse Apartments – 48 units) and an office building. The existing zoning for the property is (GO) district zoning and (DMU-CO) combined district zoning. There is access to Rio Grande Street (level 1), West 18th Street (level 1), Nueces Street (level 1) and the alley, which is set to remain. This site is in the Northwest District of the Downtown Area Plan and is characterized as a mixed use. The surrounding area has several office and commercial uses around it (GO; GO-MU; DMU-CO; CS; CS-NP; DMU-H-ETOD-DBETOD; GO-ETOD- DBETOD) along with various residential types such as single family residential and multifamily residential (SF-3-H; GO). Please refer to Exhibits A (Zoning Map) and B (Aerial View). The applicant is requesting the downtown mixed use – conditional overlay (DMU-CO) combined zoning district for a unified development that will consist of approximately 435 dwelling units, retail and a hotel. The staff is recommending DMU-CO here with a list of prohibited uses and with the knowledge that the maximum height allowed in the DMU district is 120 feet. Half …
Leah M. Bojo lbojo@drennergroup.com 512-807-2918 Ms. Lauren Middleton-Pratt Planning Department City of Austin 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Drive Austin, TX 78752 January 21, 2026 Via Electronic Delivery Re: C14-2024-0147, C14-06-0117(RCT) and C14-72-299(RCT) - Postponement request for the zoning and restrictive covenant termination cases associated with the property located at 1317 and 1405 E. Riverside Drive, Austin, Texas (the “Property”). Dear Ms. Middleton-Pratt: As representatives of the owner of the Property, we respectfully request a postponement of zoning case numbers C14-2024-0147, C14-06-0117(RCT) and C14-72-299(RCT) on the January 27, 2026 Planning Commission agenda to the February 24, 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 15 C14-2024-0147 - 1405 East Riverside Drive; District 91 of 1
Leah M. Bojo lbojo@drennergroup.com 512-807-2918 Ms. Lauren Middleton-Pratt Planning Department City of Austin 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Drive Austin, TX 78752 January 21, 2026 Via Electronic Delivery Re: C14-2024-0147, C14-06-0117(RCT) and C14-72-299(RCT) - Postponement request for the zoning and restrictive covenant termination cases associated with the property located at 1317 and 1405 E. Riverside Drive, Austin, Texas (the “Property”). Dear Ms. Middleton-Pratt: As representatives of the owner of the Property, we respectfully request a postponement of zoning case numbers C14-2024-0147, C14-06-0117(RCT) and C14-72-299(RCT) on the January 27, 2026 Planning Commission agenda to the February 24, 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 16 C14-06-0117(RCT) - 1317 and 1405 East Riverside Drive; District 91 of 1
Leah M. Bojo lbojo@drennergroup.com 512-807-2918 Ms. Lauren Middleton-Pratt Planning Department City of Austin 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Drive Austin, TX 78752 January 21, 2026 Via Electronic Delivery Re: C14-2024-0147, C14-06-0117(RCT) and C14-72-299(RCT) - Postponement request for the zoning and restrictive covenant termination cases associated with the property located at 1317 and 1405 E. Riverside Drive, Austin, Texas (the “Property”). Dear Ms. Middleton-Pratt: As representatives of the owner of the Property, we respectfully request a postponement of zoning case numbers C14-2024-0147, C14-06-0117(RCT) and C14-72-299(RCT) on the January 27, 2026 Planning Commission agenda to the February 24, 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 17 C14-72-299(RCT) - 1317 and 1405 East Riverside Drive; District 91 of 1
PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES Tuesday, January 13, 2026 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES REGULAR MEETING TUESDAY, JANUARY 13, 2026 The Planning Commission convened in a regular on Tuesday, January 13, 2026, at Austin City Hall, Council Chambers, Room 1001, 301 W. Second Street, in Austin, Texas. Chair Woods called the Planning Commission Meeting to order at 6:05 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Felicity Maxwell Casey Haney Anna Lan Joshua Hiller Peter Breton Danielle Skidmore Brian Bedrosian Imad Ahmed Alice Woods Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Nadia Barrera-Ramirez Adam Powell Ex-Officio Members Present: Jessica Cohen Ex-Officio Members in Absent: TC Broadnax Candace Hunter Richard Mendoza 2 Vacancies on the Dais PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None present. 1 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES Tuesday, January 13, 2026 APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Planning Commission regular meeting on Tuesday, December 16, 2025. The minutes from the meeting of Tuesday, December 16, 2025, were approved on the consent agenda on Secretary Maxwell’s motion, Commissioner Breton’s second, on an 11-0 vote. 2 vacancies on the dais. PUBLIC HEARINGS 2. Plan Amendment: NPA-2025-0025.03 - Lantana Tract 34; District 8 Location: 7009 West William Cannon Drive, Williamson Creek Watershed; Oak Hill Combined (West Oak Hill) Neighborhood Planning Area Owner/Applicant: Stratus Properties Operating Company Armbrust & Brown, PLLC (Jewels Cain) Agent: Office to Commercial land use Request: Recommended Staff Rec.: Maureen Meredith, 512-974-2695, maureen.meredith@austintexas.gov Staff: Austin Planning The public hearing was closed on Commissioner Breton’s motion, Vice Chair Haney’s second, on a 11-0 vote. 2 vacancies on the dais. The motion to remove the following uses from the prohibited list: the plant nursery, theater, college and university, research services, printing and publishing, and general retail over 3000 square feet, was approved on Secretary Maxwell’s motion, Parliamentarian Ahmed’s second, on an 11-0 vote. 2 vacancies on the dais. The motion to approve Staff’s recommendation of Commercial land use for NPA-2025- 0025.03 - Lantana Tract 34; District 8, as amended, located at 7009 West William Cannon Drive, was approved on Commissioner Breton’s motion, Vice Chair Haney’s second, on an 11-0 vote. 2 vacancies on the dais. 3. Rezoning: Location: C14-2025-0087 - Lantana Tract 34; District 8 6941 ½ and 7009 West William Cannon Drive, Williamson Creek Watershed; Oak Hill Combined (West Oak Hill) Neighborhood Planning Area Owner/Applicant: Stratus Properties Operating Company Armbrust & Brown, PLLC (Jewels Cain) Agent: GO-NP to GR-CO-NP Request: Recommended Staff Rec.: Jonathan Tomko, 512-974-1057, jonathan.tomko@austintexas.gov Staff: Austin …
Alex Moreland and Kevin Urrutia-O’Reilly 3102 Lafayette Ave Austin, TX 78722 To: City of Austin Planning and Zoning Department January 21, 2026 Re.: Zoning Case # C14-2025-009 Rezoning of 2108 and 2110 East 22nd Street Dear Planning Commission, We are writing to express our support for the rezoning of 2108 and 2110 East 22nd Street. We live just down the road from Este on Lafayette Avenue. Our family has deep roots in this neighborhood: my mother lives five houses away from us, and my grandparents lived in the house across the street from us in the 1950s. Individually and collectively, we have witnessed the neighborhood’s changes over many decades. When Eastside Cafe sold, we were delighted to learn that the new owner planned to rebuild the restaurant and revive the garden after years of neglect. We have long enjoyed watching the Purple Martins, North America’s largest swallow, return year after year from South America to their thriving colony at the corner of 22nd and Coleto. Our appreciation for this space led us to volunteer as caretakers of the Purple Martin houses; this will be our sixth season volunteering at the site. Throughout our time in the garden, we have met countless neighbors and passersby who are excited to learn what is currently growing and what will be planted next. Este garden hosts tours, classes, and sunflower-picking days. It has truly become a pillar of the Blackland and Cherrywood neighborhoods. And like all gardens, much like our city, it is ever evolving and always changing. While we understand that some neighbors have concerns about parking, it is prudent to consider the realistic alternatives if this business did not exist in this space. This project represents a thoughtful use of the property: it preserves the existing garden, maintains parking, and strengthens the neighborhood in ways that many other potential developments would not. The positive impact on the local economy, neighborhood vibrancy, and sense of community should not be overlooked. In addition to being garden volunteers, we are regular patrons of both Este and Bar Toti. Over the three years of visiting these restaurants, we have seen remarkably little staff turnover. It is clear that the owner, Sam, values and respects his employees, and that care is returned in kind. It is rare to see development carried out with such thoughtfulness and genuine concern for the surrounding area, as demonstrated by the entire …
To: Maureen Meredith Senior Planner City of Austin Planning Jonathan Tomko Planner Principal City of Austin Planning Planning Commission From: Marva Overton President Blackland Neighborhood Association Re: Zoning Case: NPA-2025-0012.01 and C14-2025-0092 Date: January 27, 2026 On behalf of the Blackland Neighborhood Association (BNA) I am writing to state that the association does not support the zoning request referenced above. While there have been various meetings and conversations with Drew Raffaele, Drenner Group, and/or the property owner, Sam Hellman-Mass, it did not ultimately yield a solution that the association felt it could support. Below are the concerns, some of which were previously expressed, that resulted in the no vote: Encroachment of commercial buildings into residential portion of the neighborhood– While the existing FLUM supports the development of businesses along the Manor Road corridor, the proposed rezoning will allow commercial development on interior streets which the plan does not support. This action could set a precedent for similar requests in the future. City Planning states that this request results in “equal treatment of similarly situated properties”. However, there is a major difference in that multi-family dwellings and service oriented businesses do not create the same degree of traffic that another restaurant will. Parking and Traffic – The neighborhood is already inundated with restaurant goers parking on the streets in the neighborhood. Nearby neighbors are challenged with having space for guests to park. Adding a building to serve breakfast and lunch, and offices, will compound the parking problem. The applicant states that approximately 8 parking spaces will be added to the area along the alley that is currently used for parking and that there will be approximately 52 spaces in total. We asked the applicant to do a trips per day study to help the neighborhood gauge 08 NPA-2025-0012.01 - 2108 and 2110 E. 22nd Street; District 11 of 3 what the potential increase in vehicle traffic and street parking will be. It is our position that most customers drive to the restaurant and are not walking or taking public transportation. The application stated they would not do a trips per day study prior to the zoning case decision being made because the City only requires this during the site plan review, after the layout and access are finalized. This seems counterintuitive in that the zoning change would already be approved without understanding the traffic impact. Safety – Some neighbors expressed concern …
