REGULAR MEETING of the PLANNING COMMISSION TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 2025, 6:00 PM 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. Registration no later than 2 PM the day of the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. For more information on public comment, please see the agenda section “Speaker Registration.” Please 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) Patrick Howard (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 Candace Hunter, A.I.S.D. Board of Trustees Richard Mendoza, Director of Transportation and Public Works EXECUTIVE SESSION (No public discussion) 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: AJ Urteaga, 512-974-2386 AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first four speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Planning Commission regular meeting on Tuesday, September 9, 2025 and the revised minutes of the Planning Commission regular meeting on Tuesday, August 26, 2025. PUBLIC HEARINGS 2. Plan Amendment: NPA-2024-0016.05 - Shady Lane; District 3 Location: 500 Shady Lane, Colorado River Watershed; Govalle/Johnston Terrace Neighborhood Planning Area (Govalle) Owner/Applicant: Shady Lane at 5th & 7th, LLC Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: Alice Glasco Consulting (Alice Glasco) Industry to Mixed Use land use Applicant postponement request to October 28, 2025 …
PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR CALLED MEETING TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 2025 The Planning Commission convened in a regular meeting on Tuesday, September 9, 2025, at Austin City Hall, Council Chambers, Room 1001, 301 W. Second Street, in Austin, Texas. Chair Anderson called the Planning Commission Meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Imad Ahmed Greg Anderson Nadia Barrera-Ramirez Peter Breton Joshua Hiller Anna Lan Adam Powell Danielle Skidmore Alice Woods Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Casey Haney Patrick Howard Felicity Maxwell Ex-Officio Members in Attendance: Jessica Cohen Ex-Officio Members in Attendance Remotely: Ex-Officio Members Absent: PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Fayez Kazi: Reflected on his time serving on the Planning Commission and thanked all those who are currently serving. 1 Awais Azhar: Gave his goodbye to the Planning Commission, reflected on his time serving, provided advice to those still serving, and thanked them for their time. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Planning Commission regular meeting on August 26, 2025. The minutes from the meeting of August 26, 2025, were approved on Commissioner Powell’s motion, Commissioner Barrera-Ramirez’s second on a 11-0 vote. Commissioner Haney was off on the dais. PUBLIC HEARINGS 2. Plan Amendment: NPA-2025-0008.01 - 2406 Rosewood Ave; District 1 Location: 2406 Rosewood Avenue, 2407 ½ Sol Wilson Avenue, 1159 ½ and 1169 Hargrave Street, Boggy Creek Watershed; Rosewood Neighborhood Planning Area Owner/Applicant: American Can, a Texas non-profit corporation Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: Armbrust & Brown, PLLC (Richard T. Suttle, Jr.) Civic to Mixed Use land use Recommended Maureen Meredith, 512-974-2695, maureen.meredith@austintexas.gov Planning Department The public hearing was closed by Commissioner Barrera-Ramirez, seconded by Commissioner Skidmore, on a 12-0 vote. The motion to approve Staff’s recommendation of Mixed Use land use for NPA-2025- 0008.01 - 2406 Rosewood Ave, located at 2406 Rosewood Avenue, 2407 ½ Sol Wilson Avenue, 1159 ½ and 1169 Hargrave Street, was approved on Commissioner Ahmed’s motion, Commissioner Lan’s second, on a 12-0 vote. 3. Rezoning: Location: C14-2025-0049 - 1169 Hargrave Street; District 1 2407 ½ Sol Wilson Avenue, 1159 ½ and 1169 Hargrave Street, Boggy Creek Watershed; Rosewood Neighborhood Planning Area Owner/Applicant: American Can, a Texas non-profit corporation Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: Armbrust & Brown, PLLC (Richard T. Suttle, Jr.) From SF-3-NP to CS-MU-CO-NP Recommended Jonathan Tomko, 512-974-1057, jonathan.tomko@austintexas.gov Planning Department The public hearing was closed by Commissioner Barrera-Ramirez, seconded by Commissioner Skidmore, on a 12-0 vote. The motion to approve Staff’s recommendation …
PLANNING COMMISSION REVISED REGULAR CALLED MEETING TUESDAY, AUGUST 26, 2025 The Planning Commission convened in a regular meeting on Tuesday, August 26, 2025, at Austin City Hall, Council Chambers, Room 1001, 301 W. Second Street, in Austin, Texas. Chair Anderson called the Planning Commission Meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Imad Ahmed Greg Anderson Casey Haney Joshua Hiller Anna Lan Adam Powell Danielle Skidmore Alice Woods Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Nadia Barrera-Ramirez Patrick Howard Commissioners Absent: Peter Breton Felicity Maxwell Ex-Officio Members in Attendance Remotely: Jessica Cohen Candace Hunter 1 Vacancy on the Dias 1 PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Philip Wiley: Commented on the importance of data-driven decision making in urban planning. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Planning Commission regular meeting on August 12, 2025. The minutes from the meeting of August 12, 2025, were approved on the consent agenda on Vice Chair Woods’ motion, Commissioner Lan’s second, on a 10-0 vote. Secretary Maxwell and Commissioner Breton were absent. 1 vacancy on the dais. PUBLIC HEARINGS 2. Plan Amendment: NPA-2022-0010.02 - 2000 E. 6th Street and 2007 E. 7th Street; Location: District 3 1910 ½, 1914, and 2000 East 6th Street; 1901, 1917, 1917 ½, 1923, and 2007 East 7th Street; 613 Chicon Street, Lady Bird Lake Watershed; Holly Neighborhood Planning Area and the Plaza Saltillo Transit- Oriented Development (TOD) Station Area Plan Owner/Applicant: REG ATX 2000 E. 6th St., Ltd. Agent: Request: Armbrust & Brown, PLLC (Richard T. Suttle, Jr.) To change the future land use designation for the specified properties within the Holly Neighborhood Plan and the Plaza Saltillo Transit - Oriented Development (TOD) Station Area Plan from Mixed Use to Specific Regulating District; to include the properties in the Plaza Saltillo Transit -Oriented Development (TOD) Station Area Plan, which will change the TOD boundaries; to include the properties within the Land Use and Design Concept Plan map with the designation of Corridor Mixed Use; and to include the properties within the Base Maximum Building Heights map with a maximum building height of 90 feet. Recommended Maureen Meredith, 512-974-2695, maureen.meredith@austintexas.gov Planning Department Staff Rec.: Staff: The motion to approve the recommendation to change the future land use designation for the specified properties within the Holly Neighborhood Plan and the Plaza Saltillo Transit -Oriented Development (TOD) Station Area Plan from Mixed Use to Specific Regulating District; to include the properties in the Plaza …
ALICE GLASCO CONSULTING ________________________________________________________________________ September 12, 2025 Lauren Middleton-Pratt, Director Planning Department 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Drive Austin, Texas 78752 RE: 500 Shad Lane – Case numbers: NPA-2024-0016.05 & C14-2025-0005 Dear Ms. Middleton-Pratt: As the agent for the applicant in the rezoning of the subject property, I would like to request a postponement of this case from September 23, 2025 Planning Commission agenda to October 28, 2025. The purpose of the postponement is to give us additional time to coordinate with the Austin Fire Department. Sincerely, __________________________________________ Alice Glasco, President Cc: Jonathan Tomko, Zoning Planner 02 NPA-2024-0016.05 - Shady Lane; District 3 1 of 1
ALICE GLASCO CONSULTING ________________________________________________________________________ September 12, 2025 Lauren Middleton-Pratt, Director Planning Department 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Drive Austin, Texas 78752 RE: 500 Shad Lane – Case numbers: NPA-2024-0016.05 & C14-2025-0005 Dear Ms. Middleton-Pratt: As the agent for the applicant in the rezoning of the subject property, I would like to request a postponement of this case from September 23, 2025 Planning Commission agenda to October 28, 2025. The purpose of the postponement is to give us additional time to coordinate with the Austin Fire Department. Sincerely, __________________________________________ Alice Glasco, President Cc: Jonathan Tomko, Zoning Planner 03 C14-2025-0005 - Shady Lane; District 3 1 of 1
NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN AMENDMENT REVIEW SHEET NEIGHORHOOD PLAN: Govalle/Johnston Terrace Combined (Govalle) CASE#: NPA-2025-0016.01 DATE FILED: June 25, 2025 PROJECT NAME: P & P .72 PC DATE: September 23, 2025 ADDRESS/ES: 905 Shady Lane DISTRICT AREA: 3 SITE AREA: 0.71 acs OWNER/APPLICANT: UA Plumbers & Pipefitters Local 286 AGENT: Bennett Consulting (Rodney K. Bennett) 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: Mixed Use/Office Base District Zoning Change Related Zoning Case: C14-2025-0073 SF-3-NP From: To: LO-MU-CO-NP NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN ADOPTION DATE: March 27, 2003 CITY COUNCIL DATE: TBD ACTION: PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: September 23, 2025 – (action pending) STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff supports the Applicant’s request for Mixed Use/Office land use. 04 NPA-2025-0016.01 - P & P .72; District 3 1 of 22 BASIS FOR STAFF’S RECOMMENDATION: Staff supports the applicant’s request for Mixed Use/Office land use. Although the future land use map shows Single Family land use to the north and east of the property, the underlying zoning of those tracts are LO-MU-NP and LO- CO-NP. The applicant’s request for LO-MU-CO-NP zoning with Mixed Use/Office land use is appropriate in this location. The Govalle/Johnston Terrace plan desires to keep single family zoning, but it also supports a balanced and varied land uses that encourages a mixed of residential and commercial uses within walking distances to each other. 04 NPA-2025-0016.01 - P & P .72; District 3 2 of 22 04 NPA-2025-0016.01 - P & P .72; District 3 3 of 22 LAND USE DESCRIPTIONS: EXISTING LAND USE: Single family - Single family detached or up to three residential uses at typical urban and/or suburban densities. Purpose 1. Preserve the land use pattern and future viability of existing neighborhoods; 2. Encourage new infill development that continues existing neighborhood patterns of development; and 3. Protect residential neighborhoods from incompatible business or industry and the loss of existing housing. Application 1. Existing single‐family areas should generally be designated as single family to preserve established neighborhoods; and 04 NPA-2025-0016.01 - P & P .72; District 3 4 of 22 2. May include small lot options (Cottage, Urban Home, Small Lot Single Family) and two‐family residential options (Duplex, Secondary Apartment, Single Family Attached, Two‐Family Residential) in areas considered appropriate for this type of infill development. PROPOSED LAND USE: Mixed Use/Office - An area that is appropriate for a mix of residential and …
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET CASE: C14-2025-0053 - Duval-Harris Residential DISTRICT: 9 ZONING FROM: MF-1-NP ZONING TO: MF-3-NP ADDRESS: 3305, 3303 Duval Street & 501, 505 Harris Avenue SITE AREA: 0.31 acres (13, 576 sq. ft.) PROPERTY OWNER: 3305 Duval St LLC (Joshua Lake McGuire) AGENT: Thrower Design, LLC (Ron Thrower & Victoria Haase) CASE MANAGER: Cynthia Hadri 512-974-7620, Cynthia.hadri@austintexas.gov STAFF RECOMMENDATION: The staff recommendation is to grant multifamily residence (medium density) – conditional overlay - neighborhood plan (MF-3-CO-NP) combined district zoning. The conditional overlay is for a maximum of 6 residential units. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: September 23, 2025: September 9, 2025: APPROVED THE STAFF’S REQUEST FOR A POSTPONEMENT TO SEPTEMBER 23, 2025. [A. POWELL; N. BARRERA-RAMIREZ - 2ND] (12-0) – ONE VACANY August 26, 2025: APPROVED THE STAFF’S REQUEST FOR A POSTPONEMENT TO SEPTEMBER 9, 2025. [A. WOODS; A. LAN - 2ND] (10-0) F. MAXWELL AND P. BRETON – ABSENT July 22, 2025: APPROVED THE STAFF’S REQUEST FOR A POSTPONEMENT TO AUGUST 26, 2025. [N. BARRERA-RAMIREZ; I. AHMED - 2ND] (10-0) CHAIR AZHAR, A. LAN, A. POWELL – ABSENT CITY COUNCIL ACTION: ORDINANCE NUMBER: 08 C14-2025-0053 - Duval Harris Residential; District 91 of 21 C14-2025-0053 ISSUES: CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: 2 The property in question is 0.31 acres, developed with five (5) residential units, is on the intersection of Duval Street (level 2) and Harris Avenue (level 1) and is currently zoned multifamily residence (limited density) – neighborhood plan (MF-1-NP) combined district zoning. This property is in the Central Austin Combined (Hancock) Neighborhood Plan and is characterized as residential with single family residences, townhomes, duplex residential and some multifamily complexes in the vicinity (SF-3-CO-NP, SF-3-H-NCCD-NP and SF-3- H-CO-NP, MF-2-NCCD-NP, MF-3-NCCD-NP). The neighborhood includes some public (P- NP) zoning for Lee Elementary School, Eastwoods Neighborhood Park and Hancock Recreation Center. Please refer to Exhibits A (Zoning Map) and B (Aerial View). Considering the various available modes of transportation, the proximity to the University of Texas, the surrounding zonings, and a conditional overlay with a maximum of six units with intent to be family friendly, staff is recommending multifamily residence (medium density) – conditional overlay - neighborhood plan (MF-3-CO-NP). There are surrounding properties with multifamily zoning in the Neighborhood Conservation combining district (NCCD) and the Equitable Transit Oriented Development (ETOD) Overlay. The rezoning site is one block away from the ETOD Overlay, has bike lanes and sidewalks on both sides of …
************************************************************************ MEMORANDUM TO: Alice Woods, Chair Planning Commission Members FROM: Cynthia Hadri Planning Department DATE: September 16, 2025 RE: C14-2025-0046 – 1904 San Gabriel Postponement Request by the Staff ************************************************************************ The case above has been scheduled for the September 23, 2025, Planning Commission hearing. The Staff is requesting a postponement of the above referenced rezoning case from the September 23, 2025, Planning Commission hearing to the October 28, 2025 hearing, to allow time for the Neighborhood Plan Amendment to be reviewed. 09 C14-2025-0046 - 1904 San Gabriel; District 91 of 1
************************************************************************ MEMORANDUM TO: Alice Woods, Chair Planning Commission Members FROM: Nancy Estrada Planning Department DATE: September 16, 2025 RE: C14-2024-0146 – 1317 East Riverside Drive Postponement Request by Applicant ************************************************************************ The Applicant requested an indefinite postponement for the above referenced rezoning case on March 25, 2025; therefore, it is being scheduled for a public hearing so the rezoning application will not expire. The Applicant requests a postponement of the above referenced case from the September 23, 2025, Planning Commission hearing to October 28, 2025, in order for Staff to review the information being provided for this case. 10 C14-2024-0146 - 1317 East Riverside Drive; District 91 of 1
************************************************************************ MEMORANDUM TO: Alice Woods, Chair Planning Commission Members FROM: Nancy Estrada Planning Department DATE: September 16, 2025 RE: C14-2024-0147 – 1405 East Riverside Drive Postponement Request by Applicant ************************************************************************ The Applicant requested an indefinite postponement for the above referenced rezoning case on March 25, 2025; therefore, it is being scheduled for a public hearing so the rezoning application will not expire. The Applicant requests a postponement of the above referenced case from the September 23, 2025, Planning Commission hearing to October 28, 2025, in order for Staff to review the information being provided for this case. 11 C14-2024-0147 - 1405 East Riverside Drive; District 91 of 1
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET CASE: C14-2025-0073 (P & P .72) DISTRICT: 3 ADDRESS: 905 Shady Lane ZONING FROM: SF-3-NP TO: LO-MU-CO-NP SITE AREA: approximately .72 acres (approximately 31,363 square feet) PROPERTY OWNER: United Association Plumbers & Pipefitters Local #286 AGENT: Bennett Consulting (Rodney Bennett) CASE MANAGER: Jonathan Tomko (512) 974-1057, jonathan.tomko@austintexas.gov STAFF RECOMMEDATION: Staff recommends granting limited office-mixed use-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (LO-MU-CO-NP) combining district zoning. See the basis of recommendation section below for more information. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: September 23, 2025: Case is scheduled to be heard by Planning Commission CITY COUNCIL ACTION: TBD ORDINANCE NUMBER: N/A ISSUES: N/A CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: The property in question is currently one single family home constructed in approximately 1946. To the east of the site is undeveloped land. To the south of the site are three single family homes constructed between approximately 1928 and 1946, and three duplexes constructed between approximately 1945 and 1958. To the west of the site (across Shady Lane) is an approximately 135,000 square foot two-story school constructed in approximately 1957, the Anita Ferrales Coy Facility, formerly known as the John T. Allan Facility. This property was rezoned through C14-2024-0019.SH, see area case histories below. To the north of the site is one two-story industrial building of approximately 22,000 square feet and one warehouse of approximately 8,000 square feet, both constructed in approximately 2015. The subject tract is approximately 1,200 feet southeast of the Springdale Station Imagine Austin Activity Center. The tract is also approximately 300 feet west of Airport Boulevard an Imagine Austin Activity Corridor. 05 C14-2025-0073 - P & P .72; District 3 1 of 11 C14-2025-0073 2 BASIS OF RECOMMENDATION: Zoning should allow for reasonable use of the property. The request would allow for reasonable use of the subject tract. There is parking for the United Association Plumbers & Pipefitters Local #286 immediately to the north of the subject tract. While the area has been traditionally single family in nature there are more intense uses along Airport Boulevard and there is a substantial redevelopment planned across Shady Lane. Granting of the request should result in an equal treatment of similarly situated properties. In 2001 the property adjoining the subject tract to the east sought a rezoning from SF-3 to GR and was granted LO (see area case histories section below). Granting this request would result in an equal treatment of a similarly situated property. …
REGULAR MEETING of the PLANNING COMMISSION TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 2025, 6:00 PM 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. Registration no later than 2 PM the day of the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. For more information on public comment, please see the agenda section “Speaker Registration.” Please contact Ella Garcia, Staff Liaison, for questions regarding speaker registration at LandUseLiaison@austintexas.gov or by phone at 512-978-0821. CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS/COMMISSIONERS: Nadia Barrera-Ramirez (District 3) Greg Anderson, Chair (District 4) Imad Ahmed (District 6) Alice Woods, Vice Chair (District 2) Felicity Maxwell, Secretary (District 5) Adam Powell (District 7) Casey Haney, Parliamentarian (Mayor’s Representative) Peter Breton (District 8) Anna Lan (Mayor’s Representative) Vacant (Mayor’s Representative) Patrick Howard (District 1) Danielle Skidmore (District 9) Joshua Hiller (District 10) EX-OFFICIO MEMBERS: Jessica Cohen, Chair of Board of Adjustment TC Broadnax, City Manager Candace Hunter, A.I.S.D. Board of Trustees Richard Mendoza, Director of Transportation and Public Works EXECUTIVE SESSION (No public discussion) 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: Steve Maddoux, 512-974-6080 Page 1 of 8 AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first four speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Planning Commission regular meeting on Tuesday, August 26, 2025. PUBLIC HEARINGS 2. Plan Amendment: NPA-2025-0008.01 - 2406 Rosewood Ave; District 1 Location: 2406 Rosewood Avenue, 2407 ½ Sol Wilson Avenue, 1159 ½ and 1169 Hargrave Street, Boggy Creek Watershed; Rosewood Neighborhood Planning Area Owner/Applicant: American Can, a Texas non-profit corporation Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: Armbrust & Brown, PLLC (Richard T. Suttle, Jr.) Civic to Mixed Use land use Recommended Maureen Meredith, 512-974-2695, maureen.meredith@austintexas.gov …
PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR CALLED MEETING TUESDAY, AUGUST 26, 2025 The Planning Commission convened in a regular meeting on Tuesday, August 26, 2025, at Austin City Hall, Council Chambers, Room 1001, 301 W. Second Street, in Austin, Texas. Chair Anderson called the Planning Commission Meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Imad Ahmed Greg Anderson Casey Haney Joshua Hiller Anna Lan Adam Powell Danielle Skidmore Alice Woods Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Nadia Barrera-Ramirez Patrick Howard Commissioners Absent: Peter Breton Felicity Maxwell Ex-Officio Members in Attendance Remotely: Jessica Cohen Candace Hunter 1 Vacancy on the Dias 1 PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Philip Wiley: Commented on the importance of data-driven decision making in urban planning. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Planning Commission regular meeting on August 12, 2025. The minutes from the meeting of August 12, 2025, were approved on the consent agenda on Vice Chair Woods’ motion, Commissioner Lan’s second, on a 10-0 vote. Secretary Maxwell and Commissioner Breton were absent. 1 vacancy on the dais. PUBLIC HEARINGS 2. Plan Amendment: NPA-2022-0010.02 - 2000 E. 6th Street and 2007 E. 7th Street; Location: District 3 1910 ½, 1914, and 2000 East 6th Street; 1901, 1917, 1917 ½, 1923, and 2007 East 7th Street; 613 Chicon Street, Lady Bird Lake Watershed; Holly Neighborhood Planning Area and the Plaza Saltillo Transit- Oriented Development (TOD) Station Area Plan Owner/Applicant: REG ATX 2000 E. 6th St., Ltd. Agent: Request: Armbrust & Brown, PLLC (Richard T. Suttle, Jr.) To change the future land use designation for the specified properties within the Holly Neighborhood Plan and the Plaza Saltillo Transit - Oriented Development (TOD) Station Area Plan from Mixed Use to Specific Regulating District; to include the properties in the Plaza Saltillo Transit -Oriented Development (TOD) Station Area Plan, which will change the TOD boundaries; to include the properties within the Land Use and Design Concept Plan map with the designation of Corridor Mixed Use; and to include the properties within the Base Maximum Building Heights map with a maximum building height of 90 feet. Recommended Maureen Meredith, 512-974-2695, maureen.meredith@austintexas.gov Planning Department Staff Rec.: Staff: The motion to approve the recommendation to change the future land use designation for the specified properties within the Holly Neighborhood Plan and the Plaza Saltillo Transit -Oriented Development (TOD) Station Area Plan from Mixed Use to Specific Regulating District; to include the properties in the Plaza Saltillo …
NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN AMENDMENT REVIEW SHEET NEIGHORHOOD PLAN: Rosewood CASE#: NPA-2025-0008.01 DATE FILED: April 17, 2025 PROJECT NAME: 2406 Rosewood Ave. PC DATE: September 9, 2025 August 26, 2025 ADDRESS/ES: 2406 Rosewood Ave, 2407 ½ Sol Wilson Ave, 1159 ½ and 1169 Hargrave Street DISTRICT AREA: 1 SITE AREA: 3.143 acres OWNER/APPLICANT: American Can, a Texas non-profit corporation 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: Civic To: Mixed Use Base District Zoning Change Related Zoning Case: C14-2025-0049 From: SF-3-NP To: CS-MU-CO-NP NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN ADOPTION DATE: November 19, 2001 CITY COUNCIL DATE: TBD ACTION: 02 NPA-2025-0008.01 - 2406 Rosewood Ave; District 11 of 30 PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: September 9, 2025 – (action pending) August 26, 2025 – Postponed to September 9, 2025 on the consent agenda at the Neighborhood’s request. [A. Woods – 1st; A. Lan – 2nd] Vote: 10-0 [F. Maxwell and P. Breton absent. One vacancy on the dais]. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends the applicant’s request for Mixed Use land use. BASIS FOR STAFF’S RECOMMENDATION: The applicant proposes to build a mixed- use development to include office, retail, restaurant(s) and multifamily or townhome residential unts. Staff supports the request for Mixed Use land use because the property is near existing Mixed Use land use, will provide neighborhood-serving commercial uses for the area, and will provide additional housing units for the City. The Rosewood Neighborhood Plan envisions this area for a mixed-use development with neighborhood-serving uses to be a “destination” for the planning area where residents can shop and work. 02 NPA-2025-0008.01 - 2406 Rosewood Ave; District 12 of 30 02 NPA-2025-0008.01 - 2406 Rosewood Ave; District 13 of 30 02 NPA-2025-0008.01 - 2406 Rosewood Ave; District 14 of 30 LAND USE DESCRIPTIONS: EXISTING LAND USE: Civic - Any site for public or semi fire facilities, hospitals, and public and private schools. Includes major religious facilities and other religious activities that are of a different type and scale than surrounding uses. public facilities, including governmental offices, police, ‐ Purpose functional institutional uses that serve 1. Allow flexibility in development for major, multi the greater community; 2. Manage the expansion of major institutional uses to prevent unnecessary impacts on established neighborhood areas; 3. Preserve the availability of sites for civic facilities to ensure that facilities are adequate for population growth; …
City of Austin Planning Department 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Drive, Austin, TX 78752 P.O. Box 1088, Austin, TX 78767 -1088 (512) 974-2000 ♦ h ttp s:/ / w w w.a u 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 Planning Department DATE: August 29, 2025 RE: NPA-2023-0014.04_4302 Nuckols Crossing Southeast Combined (Franklin Park) Neighborhood Planning Area Staff requests a postponement of the above-referenced case from the September 9, 2025 Planning Commission hearing to the October 28, 2025 hearing date to allow additional time for the zoning application to be reviewed. The postponement request was made in a timely manner and meets the Planning Commission’s policy. Attachment: Plan Amendment Map 04 NPA-2023-0014.04 - 4302 Nuckols Crossing; District 21 of 2 04 NPA-2023-0014.04 - 4302 Nuckols Crossing; District 22 of 2
************************************************************************ MEMORANDUM TO: Greg Anderson, Chair Planning Commission Members FROM: Cynthia Hadri Planning Department DATE: September 2, 2025 RE: C14-2025-0053 – Duval-Harris Residential Postponement Request by Staff ************************************************************************ The case above has been scheduled for the September 9, 2025, Planning Commission hearing. Staff requests a postponement of the above referenced rezoning case from the September 9, 2025, Planning Commission hearing to the September 23, 2025 hearing, to allow time for staff to further review the zoning request. 05 C14-2025-0053 - Duval Harris Residential; District 91 of 1
Austin Parks and Recreation Palm Park Shelter House Historic Zoning September 2025 C14-2025-0072 C14H-2025-0077 Paul Books, Planner Principal Overview −Background −Base Zoning −Historic Zoning −Request for Action Background • Sir Swante Palm Neighborhood Park • ~ 3 acres • City Council District 9 • Along Waller Creek in Downtown Austin • Adjacent to the historic Palm School • Currently Unzoned Background Background • Palm Park is part of the Waterloo Greenway connecting Lady Bird Lake to Waterloo Park through a greenway trail and activated park spaces • Waterloo Greenway intends to revitalize the Shelter House as part of the redevelopment of Palm Park Background • Revitalized Shelter House becomes center of activity within the Park • Stone construction is stable allowing for adaptive re-use of the structure for park programming Base Zoning • Currently Unzoned and CBD zoning but actively used as a City of Austin Park • Past, current and proposed uses meet purpose and intent of "P" district • According to City of Austin Guide to Zoning: P is the designation for a governmental, civic, public service, or public institution use. Historic Zoning • Requesting historic zoning for the footprint of the Shelter House • Community Value • Strong association with Austin’s Mexican American community, nearby East Austin neighborhoods, and Lower Waller Creek District • Architecture • Embodies styles of the national movement pertaining to parks and park programing in the early twentieth century • Designed by noted local architect Hugo Kuehne representing an important era of growth and investment in Austin Parks Request for Action • Recommend approval of Public Zoning for all of Palm Park and Historic Zoning for the footprint of the Palm Park Shelter House Thank You
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET CASE: C14-2025-0072 – Sir Swante Palm Neighborhood Park Rezoning DISTRICT: 9 ZONING FROM: UNZ and CBD ZONING TO: P ADDRESS: 200 North Interstate Highway 35 Service Road Southbound and 201 ½ Red River Street SITE AREA: 3.02 acres (131,551 sq. ft.) PROPERTY OWNER: City of Austin AGENT: City of Austin (PARD - Paul Books) CASE MANAGER: Cynthia Hadri 512-974-7620, Cynthia.hadri@austintexas.gov STAFF RECOMMENDATION: The staff recommendation is to grant public (P) district zoning. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: September 9, 2025: CITY COUNCIL ACTION: October 23, 2025: ORDINANCE NUMBER: ISSUES: In May 2025, City Council adopted Resolution No. 20250508-042, initiating the zoning process for the park to apply a base zoning district consistent with its current and long- standing use. Please refer to Exhibit D (Resolution No. 20250508-042). 07 C14-2025-0072 - Sir Swante Palm Neighborhood Park Rezoning; District 91 of 12 C14-2025-0072 2 CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: The property in question is approximately 3.02 acres, has access to both East Third Street (level 3) and Red River Street (level 3), and borders East Second Street (level 3), Sabine Street (level 3) and North IH 35 Service Road (Southbound) (level 4). The property is designated as Unzoned (UNZ) and zoned as central business district (CBD). The surrounding area is characterized as mixed use, the properties to the north, west and south have a base zoning of central business district (CBD and CBD-CURE), the Palm Square Community Center is zoned GR-H. The east of the property borders Interstate 35 service road. Sir Swante Palm Neighborhood Park and has been dedicated as parkland since 1929 and is in both the Palm District Plan and The Downtown Austin Plan. Please refer to Exhibits A (Zoning Map) and B (Aerial View). The applicant is requesting to rezone the property to public district (P) through a City- initiated rezoning effort in response to Resolution No. 20250508-042. The purpose of this rezoning is to designate the property as parkland and support the development of new park amenities and improvements envisioned through community engagement efforts dating back to 2016. Planned improvements include revitalization of the historic Shelter House, creation of multiple play areas, new plantings, shade structures, and other community-requested amenities. This rezoning will help implement the community’s vision for Sir Swante Palm Neighborhood Park while supporting the goals of the Palm District Plan and Downtown Austin Plan. Please refer to Exhibit C (Applicant’s Summary Letter …
Austin Parks and Recreation Department Austin Parks and Recreation Department Palm Park Shelter House Palm Park Shelter House Historic Zoning August 2025 C14H-2025-0077 Paul Books, Planner Principal Overview −Background −Historic Justification −Request for Action Background • Sir Swante Palm Neighborhood Park • ~ 3 acres • City Council District 9 • Along Waller Creek in Downtown Austin • Adjacent to the historic Palm School Background Background • Palm Park is part of the Waterloo Greenway connecting Lady Bird Lake to Waterloo Park through a greenway trail and activated park spaces • Waterloo Greenway received an Historic Preservation Grant to revitalize the Shelter House as part of the redevelopment of Palm Park Background • Revitalized Shelter House becomes center of activity within the Park • Stone construction is stable allowing for adaptive re-use of the structure for park programming Historic Justification • Community Value • Strong association with Austin’s Mexican American community, nearby East Austin neighborhoods, and Lower Waller Creek District • Architecture • Embodies styles of the national movement pertaining to parks and park programing in the early twentieth century • Design influenced by local architect Hugo Kuehne representing an important era of growth and investment in Austin Parks Request for Action • Recommend Historic Zoning for the footprint of the Palm Park Shelter House Thank You
