REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION TUESDAY, APRIL 14, 2026, AT 6 P.M. AUSTIN CITY HALL, COUNCIL CHAMBERS, ROOM 1001 301 WEST 2ND STREET AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the Planning Commission may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than 2 p.m. on the day of the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely, please use the QR code or link at the end of this document. If you have questions regarding speaker registration, please contact Ella Garcia, Staff Liaison, at LandUseLiaison@austintexas.gov or by phone at 512-978-0821. CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Alice Woods, Chair (District 2) Casey Haney, Vice Chair (Mayor’s Representative) Felicity Maxwell, Secretary (District 5) Imad Ahmed, Parliamentarian (District 6) Anna Lan (Mayor’s Representative) Vacant (Mayor’s Representative) Chris Gannon (District 1) EX-OFFICIO MEMBERS: Nadia Barrera-Ramirez (District 3) Brian Bedrosian (District 4) Adam Powell (District 7) Peter Breton (District 8) Danielle Skidmore (District 9) Joshua Hiller (District 10) 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 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 special called meeting on Tuesday, March 31, 2026. PUBLIC HEARINGS 2. Plan Amendment: NPA-2025-0030.01 - Ben White; District 5 Location: 2217 West Ben White Boulevard Service Road Eastbound, Williamson Creek Watershed; South Austin Combined (Westgate) Neighborhood Planning Area Owner/Applicant: RPS Family Enterprises, LP (Robert P. Stern) Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: Keepers Land Planning (Ricca Keepers) Neighborhood Node to Mixed-Use Activity HUB/Corridor Recommended Maureen Meredith, 512-974-2695, maureen.meredith@austintexas.gov Austin Planning 3. Rezoning: Location: C14-2025-0104 - Ben White; District 5 2217 West Ben White Boulevard Service Road Eastbound, Williamson Creek Watershed; South Austin Combined (Westgate) Neighborhood Planning Area Owner/Applicant: RPS Family Enterprises, LP (Robert P. Stern) Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: Keepers Land Planning (Ricca Keepers) …
PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES Tuesday, March 31, 2026 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES REGULAR MEETING TUESDAY, MARCH 31, 2026 The Planning Commission convened in a regular on Tuesday, March 31, 2026, at Austin City Hall, Boards and Commissions, Room 1101, 301 W. Second Street, in Austin, Texas. Chair Woods called the Planning Commission Meeting to order at 6:02 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Alice Woods Felicity Maxwell Brian Bedrosian Chris Gannon Joshua Hiller Danielle Skidmore Casey Haney Peter Breton Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Nadia Barrera-Ramirez Anna Lan Imad Ahmed Adam Powell Ex-Officio Members in Attendance: None Ex-Officio Members Absent: Jessica Cohen TC Broadnax Candace Hunter Richard Mendoza 1 Vacancy on the Dais 1 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES Tuesday, March 31, 2026 PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None present. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Planning Commission regular meeting on Tuesday, March 24, 2026. The minutes from the meeting of Tuesday, March 24, 2026, were approved on the consent agenda on Commissioner Breton’s motion, Commissioner Skidmore’s second, on a 12-0 vote. 1 vacancy on the dais. STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. Staff briefing on proposed amendments to City Code Title 25 (Land Development) to adopt a new citywide density bonus program that will replace Density Bonus 90 (DB90) and Vertical Mixed Use (V) combining districts and consist of five new combining districts that allow additional height and land uses and relax site development standards and compatibility in exchange for providing affordable housing and meeting certain other requirements. Presentation by Warner Cook, Principal Planner, Austin Planning. The presentation was made by Warner Cook, Principal Planner, Austin Planning. PERMANENT COMMITTEE UPDATES 3. Codes and Ordinances Joint Committee – Update pertaining to recommendations to the Planning Commission regarding proposed amendments to the Land Development Code for which review is required under Section 25-1- 502 (Amendment; Review); requests to initiate amendments to the Land Development Code under Section 25-1- 501 (Initiation). (Sponsored by Vice Chair Haney, Secretary Maxwell, and Commissioners Barrera-Ramirez and Gannon) Update was given by Vice Chair Haney. 4. Comprehensive Plan Joint Committee – Update regarding recommendations to the Planning Commission on issues relating to the comprehensive plan, including proposed amendments to the Comprehensive Plan; and implementation of the Comprehensive Plan, including policy directives or initiatives of the city council or the Planning Commission. (Sponsored by Parliamentarian Ahmed and Commissioners Breton, Lan, and Powell) No update was given. 5. Joint Sustainability Committee – Update regarding recommendation …
From: Ricca Keepers Sent: Wednesday, April 8, 2026 4:25 PM To: Andy Joshi; Danielle Lipford; Dale Herron Cc: Meredith, Maureen <Maureen.Meredith@austintexas.gov>; Estrada, Nancy <Nancy.Estrada@austintexas.gov>; Meenah Hulsen; Zach Stanke; Rob Stern Subject: Re: NPA-2025-0030.01_2217 W Ben White Blvd External Email - Exercise Caution All, As a follow-up and to give time for the back and forth communication we need I am officially requesting a postponing until May 12. Neighborhood, Please provide me with your actions items and requests by April 24th. This will ensure time for review and response from us. All the best, Ricca Keepers, MUP Keepers Land Planning Celebrating 10 years! Founder, Owner, and Land Planner Assistant (512) 550-6508 Cell (512) 999-0690 KeepersLandPlanning.com 02 NPA-2025-0030.01 - Ben White; District 51 of 1
NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN AMENDMENT REVIEW SHEET NEIGHORHOOD PLAN: South Austin Combined (Westgate) CASE#: NPA-2025-0030.01 DATE FILED: August 21, 2025 PROJECT NAME: Ben White PC DATE: April 14, 2026 March 24, 2026 February 24, 2026 ADDRESS/ES: 2217 W Ben White Blvd SVRD EB DISTRICT AREA: 5 SITE AREA: 16,443 sq. ft. OWNER/APPLICANT: RPS Family Enterprises LP AGENT: Keepers Land Use Planning (Ricca Keepers) CASE MANAGER: Maureen Meredith PHONE: (512) 974-2695 STAFF EMAIL: Maureen.Meredith@austintexas.gov TYPE OF AMENDMENT: Change in Future Land Use Designation From: Neighborhood Node To: Mixed Use Activity HUB/Corridor Base District Zoning Change Related Zoning Case: C14-2025-0104 From: CS-NP To: CS-1-NP (building footprint) NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN ADOPTION DATE: November 6, 2014 CITY COUNCIL DATE: TBD ACTION: 02 NPA-2025-0030.01 - Ben White; District 51 of 36 PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: April 14, 2026 – (action pending) March 24, 2026 – Postponed to the April 14, 2026 hearing on the consent agenda at the request of the Neighborhood. [I. Ahmed – 1st; F. Maxwell -2nd] Vote: 12-0 [One vacancy on the dais]. February 24, 2026 – Postponed to March 24, 2026 at the request of Staff on the consent agenda. [D. Skidmore – 1st; B. Bedrosian – 2nd] Vote: 12-0 [One vacancy on the dais]. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff supports the Applicant’s request for Mixed Use Activity HUB/Corridor. BASIS FOR STAFF’S RECOMMENDATION: Staff supports the Applicant’s request for the Mixed Use Activity HUB/Corridor character district because the property is located along E. Ben White Blvd highway where this land use is appropriate. The property is also located near the major highway interchange of W. Ben White Blvd and South Lamar Blvd. The applicant proposes to rezone the footprint of an existing building to CS-1 for the sale of alcoholic beverages that are primarily to-go and not for on-site consumption. Below are sections of the plan that staff believe supports the applicant’s request. 02 NPA-2025-0030.01 - Ben White; District 52 of 36 02 NPA-2025-0030.01 - Ben White; District 53 of 36 LAND USE DESCRIPTIONS: EXISTING LAND USE: Neighborhood Node - Neighborhood Node districts contain restaurants, shops, offices, and multi-family housing. The form of these areas is similar to Neighborhood Transition districts but with more commercial activity. Neighborhood Nodes have a 02 NPA-2025-0030.01 - Ben White; District 54 of 36 similar mix of uses as Mixed Use Hubs, but primarily serve residents in the neighborhood. Building heights range from one to two stories (although many locations are zoned …
From: Ricca Keepers Sent: Wednesday, April 8, 2026 4:25 PM To: Andy Joshi; Danielle Lipford; Dale Herron Cc: Meredith, Maureen <Maureen.Meredith@austintexas.gov>; Estrada, Nancy <Nancy.Estrada@austintexas.gov>; Meenah Hulsen; Zach Stanke; Rob Stern Subject: Re: NPA-2025-0030.01_2217 W Ben White Blvd External Email - Exercise Caution All, As a follow-up and to give time for the back and forth communication we need I am officially requesting a postponing until May 12. Neighborhood, Please provide me with your actions items and requests by April 24th. This will ensure time for review and response from us. All the best, Ricca Keepers, MUP Keepers Land Planning Celebrating 10 years! Founder, Owner, and Land Planner Assistant (512) 550-6508 Cell (512) 999-0690 KeepersLandPlanning.com 03 C14-2025-0104 - Ben White; District 51 of 1
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET CASE: C14-2025-0104 – Ben White DISTRICT: 5 ADDRESS: 2217 West Ben White Boulevard Service Road Eastbound ZONING FROM: CS-NP TO: CS-1-NP SITE AREA: 2,672 square feet out of 0.4865 acres PROPERTY OWNER: RPS Family Enterprises LP (Robert P. Stern) AGENT: Keepers Land Planning (Ricca Keepers) CASE MANAGER: Nancy Estrada (512-974-7617, nancy.estrada@austintexas.gov) STAFF RECOMMENDATION: The Staff recommendation is to grant commercial – liquor sales – conditional overlay – neighborhood plan (CS-1-CO-NP) combining district zoning. The Conditional Overlay would prohibit the following use permitted in CS-1 base district zoning: Adult-Oriented Businesses. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: April 14, 2026: March 24, 2026: APPROVED A POSTPONEMENT REQUEST BY THE NEIGHBORHOOD TO APRIL 14, 2026 [I. AHMED; F. MAXWELL – 2nd] (12-0) ONE VACANCY ON THE DAIS CITY COUNCIL: ORDINANCE NUMBER: ISSUES: On November 18, 2025, City of Austin staff sponsored a virtual community meeting to provide an opportunity for the neighborhood plan contact team, nearby residents, property owner, and any other interested parties to discuss the proposed rezoning and the neighborhood plan amendment request. 03 C14-2025-0104 - Ben White; District 51 of 23 C14-2025-0104 Page 2 CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: The subject rezoning area consists of a 2,672 square foot building footprint within a 0.4865 acre property. The site is currently developed with an existing business, Big Chill Daiquiris To Go, a beverage establishment for off-premise consumption. The rezoning area is situated along the Eastbound West Ben White Boulevard Service Road. The intersection of South Lamar Boulevard and West Ben White Boulevard, two major arterials, is approximately 0.5 miles to the west. The site is located within the Lamar & Ben White Activity Center, as identified on the Growth Concept Map in the Image Austin Comprehensive Plan. Development along this area is generally characterized by diverse commercial uses, highlighting access to Ben White Boulevard, such as personal improvement services, medical services, automotive repair services, limited restaurants, many with drive-through use, and office uses (CS-NP; CS-1-NP; LO-NP; GR-NP). There is a private easement to the west of the property that extends south to Western Trails Boulevard, where the commercial zoning transitions into single family residences. Please refer to Exhibits A (Zoning Map) and B (Aerial View). The current use of the subject property is considered non-conforming. The Applicant is seeking to rezone the building footprint (2,672 square feet) on the property to the commercial-liquor sales (CS-1) base district in order to …
NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN AMENDMENT REVIEW SHEET NEIGHORHOOD PLAN: North Shoal Creek CASE#: NPA-2025-0031.01 DATE FILED: August 13, 2025 PROJECT NAME: 8701 N Mopac Rezoning PC DATE: March 10, 2026 February 10, 2026 January 13, 2026 ADDRESS/ES: 8701 N Mopac Expy SVRD NB DISTRICT AREA: 10 SITE AREA: 6.39 acres OWNER/APPLICANT: Mopac Atrium Investments, LLC, a Texas limited liability company AGENT: Dubois Bryant & Campbell, LLP (David Hartman) CASE MANAGER: Maureen Meredith PHONE: (512) 974-2695 STAFF EMAIL: Maureen.Meredith@austintexas.gov TYPE OF AMENDMENT: Change in Future Land Use Designation From: Commerce To: Mixed Use Activity HUB/Corridor Base District Zoning Change Related Zoning Case: C14-2025-0031.01 From: CS To: LI-PDA NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN ADOPTION DATE: August 23, 2018 CITY COUNCIL DATE: TBD ACTION: 04 NPA-2025-0031.01 - 8701 N Mopac Rezoning; District 101 of 29 PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: April 14, 2026 – (action pending) March 10, 2026 – Postponed to the April 14, 2026 hearing on the consent agenda at the request of the neighborhood. [B. Bedrosian – 1st; N. Barrera-Ramirez – 2nd] Vote: 11-0 [A. Lan off the dais. One vacancy on the dais]. February 10, 2026 – Postponed to March 10, 2026 on the consent agenda at the request of the Applicant. [F. Maxwell – 1st; B. Bedrosian – 2nd] Vote: 11-0 [A. Lan absent]. January 13, 2026 – Postponed to February 10, 2026 on the consent agenda at the request of the Applicant. [F. Maxwell – 1st; P. Breton – 2nd] Vote: 11-0 [Two vacancies on the dais]. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff supports the applicant’s request for Mixed Use Activity HUB/Corridor land use. BASIS FOR STAFF’S RECOMMENDATION: Staff supports the applicant’s request for Mixed Use Activity HUB/Corridor land use because the property is located along the MOPAC service road where this land use is appropriate. The applicant’s original request was to build multifamily residential development in this location but revised their zoning request to prohibit residential uses and to reduce the maximum building height from 180 feet to 120 feet. 04 NPA-2025-0031.01 - 8701 N Mopac Rezoning; District 102 of 29 LAND USE DESCRIPTIONS: EXISTING LAND USE: Commerce - This character district accommodates commercial activities such as retail entertainment venues, or campuses located mostly along highway frontage roads. Although these sites should allow for internal pedestrian connectivity, their overall design is fashioned to the needs of people arriving by car. Residential uses are inappropriate due to a lack of external connectivity. Character and Intent • Entirely …
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET CASE: C14-2025-0088 - 8701 N Mopac Rezoning DISTRICT: 10 ADDRESS: 8701 North Mopac Expressway Service Road NB ZONING FROM: CS TO: LI-PDA* *On March 30, 2026, the applicant amended their rezoning request to change the conditions proposed in the PDA overlay (please see Applicant’s Amendment Request Letter – Exhibit D): 1) Reduce the maximum authorized height from 180 feet to 120 feet; 2) Eliminate all proposed residential uses. The following residential uses will be prohibited uses: Bed and Breakfast (Group 1 and Group 2), Condominium Residential, Multifamily Residential, and Townhouse Residential. SITE AREA: 6.394 acres PROPERTY OWNER: Mopac Atrium Investments, LLC AGENT: Dubois, Bryant and Campbell, LLP (David Hartman) CASE MANAGER: Sherri Sirwaitis (512-974-3057, sherri.sirwaitis@austintexas.gov) STAFF RECOMMEDATION: Staff recommends LI-PDA, Limited Industrial-Planned Development Area Combining, District zoning. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: January 13, 2026: Postponed to February 10, 2026 at the applicant’s request (11-0); F. Maxwell-1st, P. Breton-2nd. February 10, 2026: Postponed to March 10, 2026 at the applicant’s request (11-0); F. Maxwell-1st, B. Bedrosian-2nd. March 10, 2026: Approved neighborhood's recommendation request for a postponement to April 14, 2026 by consent (11-0, A. Lan-not yet arrived); B. Bedrosian-1st, N. Barrera- Ramirez-2nd. April 14, 2026 CITY COUNCIL ACTION: ORDINANCE NUMBER: 05 C14-2025-0088 - 8701 N Mopac Rezoning; District 101 of 20 C14-2025-0088 ISSUES: 2 During the Burnet Road, Anderson Lane and the North Shoal Creek Area neighborhood planning process, the long-range planning staff did not add the –NP combining district to the end of the zoning string for the properties in the planning area. Therefore, the rezoning request does not require the “NP” annotation. The North Shoal Creek Neighborhood Plan designates this property as “Commerce”. Therefore, the applicant has submitted an associated NPA application, case NPA-2025- 0031.01, requesting a Future Land Use Map (FLUM) change to “Mixed-Use Activity Corridor.” CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: The property in question is developed with office buildings (The Atrium Office Centre and Chancellor Center) fronting the northbound service road for the MoPac Expressway. There is an industrial use/emulsion plant (Ergon Asphalt & Emulsions, Inc.) and a landscaping supply use (Legacy Turf and Greens) to the north. The lots to the south are developed with an office complex. To the east, there is a railway and office and industrial uses along Shoal Creek Boulevard. To the west is the North Mopac Expressway (Loop 1). This property was recently rezoned from LO and LR …
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET CASE: C14-2025-0088 - 8701 N Mopac Rezoning DISTRICT: 10 ADDRESS: 8701 North Mopac Expressway Service Road NB ZONING FROM: CS TO: LI-PDA* *On March 30, 2026, the applicant amended their rezoning request to change the conditions proposed in the PDA overlay (please see Applicant’s Amendment Request Letter – Exhibit D): 1) Reduce the maximum authorized height from 180 feet to 120 feet; 2) Eliminate all proposed residential uses. The following residential uses will be prohibited uses: Bed and Breakfast (Group 1 and Group 2), Condominium Residential, Multifamily Residential, and Townhouse Residential. SITE AREA: 6.394 acres PROPERTY OWNER: Mopac Atrium Investments, LLC AGENT: Dubois, Bryant and Campbell, LLP (David Hartman) CASE MANAGER: Sherri Sirwaitis (512-974-3057, sherri.sirwaitis@austintexas.gov) STAFF RECOMMEDATION: Staff recommends LI-PDA, Limited Industrial-Planned Development Area Combining, District zoning. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: January 13, 2026: Postponed to February 10, 2026 at the applicant’s request (11-0); F. Maxwell-1st, P. Breton-2nd. February 10, 2026: Postponed to March 10, 2026 at the applicant’s request (11-0); F. Maxwell-1st, B. Bedrosian-2nd. March 10, 2026: Approved neighborhood's recommendation request for a postponement to April 14, 2026 by consent (11-0, A. Lan-not yet arrived); B. Bedrosian-1st, N. Barrera- Ramirez-2nd. April 14, 2026 CITY COUNCIL ACTION: ORDINANCE NUMBER: 05 C14-2025-0088 - 8701 N Mopac Rezoning; District 101 of 20 C14-2025-0088 ISSUES: 2 During the Burnet Road, Anderson Lane and the North Shoal Creek Area neighborhood planning process, the long-range planning staff did not add the –NP combining district to the end of the zoning string for the properties in the planning area. Therefore, the rezoning request does not require the “NP” annotation. The North Shoal Creek Neighborhood Plan designates this property as “Commerce”. Therefore, the applicant has submitted an associated NPA application, case NPA-2025- 0031.01, requesting a Future Land Use Map (FLUM) change to “Mixed-Use Activity Corridor.” CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: The property in question is developed with office buildings (The Atrium Office Centre and Chancellor Center) fronting the northbound service road for the MoPac Expressway. There is an industrial use/emulsion plant (Ergon Asphalt & Emulsions, Inc.) and a landscaping supply use (Legacy Turf and Greens) to the north. The lots to the south are developed with an office complex. To the east, there is a railway and office and industrial uses along Shoal Creek Boulevard. To the west is the North Mopac Expressway (Loop 1). This property was recently rezoned from LO and LR …
NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN AMENDMENT REVIEW SHEET NEIGHORHOOD PLAN: Greater South River City Combined CASE#: NPA-2026-0022.01.SH DATE FILED: February 5, 2026 PROJECT NAME: Rowen Vale PC DATE: April 14, 2026 ADDRESS/ES: 206 and 206 ½ E. Anne Street and 1710 Brackenridge Street DISTRICT AREA: 9 SITE AREA: 0.9 acres OWNER/APPLICANT: South Austin Christian Church / Rowen Vale, LLC AGENT: Rowen Vale, LLC (Megan Lasch) 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: Multifamily Residential Base District Zoning Change Related Zoning Case: C14-2026-0010.SH From: SF-3-NP To: MF-3-NP (as amended) NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN ADOPTION DATE: September 29, 2005 CITY COUNCIL DATE: May 21, 2026 ACTION: (pending) PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: April 14, 2026 – (action pending) 06 NPA-2026-0022.01.SH - Rowen Vale; District 91 of 87 STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff supports the Applicant’s request for Multifamily Residential land use. BASIS FOR STAFF’S RECOMMENDATION: Staff supports the Applicant’s request for Multifamily Residential land use because the property is approximately 0.08 miles from South Congress Avenue which is designated as an activity corridor in the Imagine Austin Comprehensive Plan. South Congress Avenue has Metro Rapid bus operating on it and is proposed for a future light rail line. South Congress Avenue is an active commercial corridor and serves as a major north/south transportation corridor. The applicant is proposing a 64-unit, 100% income-restricted affordable housing development. The proposed development will help meet the Strategic Housing Blueprint’s goal to build 135,000 affordable housing units throughout the City, especially in high- opportunity areas such as this location. 0.08 miles from S. Congress Ave – Activity Corridor with public transportation and proposed light rail. Below are sections of the Greater South River City Combined Neighborhood Plan that could apply to this development. Staff is aware that the plan states single-family and multifamily construction should be compatible with surrounding single-family homes which the neighborhood has stated the proposed development does not. However, the neighborhood plan also wants to preserve housing affordability and wants to increase the diversity of housing options, which we believe the proposed development achieves. Since the neighborhood plan was approved by City Council in 2005, the City has adopted the Imagine Austin Comprehensive Plan (2012), and the Growth Concept Map (2012) that designated activity centers and corridors where density could be accommodated. In addition, the City Council adopted the Strategic Housing Blueprint (2017) to help address the severe …
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET CASE: C14-2026-0010.SH (Rowen Vale) DISTRICT: 9 ADDRESS: 206 and 206 ½ East Annie Street; 1710 Brackenridge Street ZONING FROM: SF-3-NP TO: MF-3-NP SITE AREA: approximately 0.90 acres (approximately 39,204 square feet) PROPERTY OWNER: South Austin Christian Church AGENT: Rowen Vale, LLC CASE MANAGER: Jonathan Tomko, AICP 512-974-1057 jonathan.tomko@austintexas.gov STAFF RECOMMEDATION: Staff recommends granting multi-family residence (medium density) – neighborhood plan (MF-3-NP) combining district zoning. For a summary of the basis of Staff’s recommendation, please see the basis of recommendation section below. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: April 14, 2026: Case is scheduled to be heard by Planning Commission. CITY COUNCIL ACTION: February 5, 2026: City Council approved a Resolution of Support for 9% Low Income Housing Tax Credits on the subject tract, exhibit D below May 21, 2026: Case is scheduled to be heard by City Council. ORDINANCE NUMBER: TBD ISSUES: The applicant proposes to develop a 64-unit fully affordable housing development that includes 44 units with two or more bedrooms and 36 deeply affordable units, at or below 50% Median Family Income (MFI). According to the Austin Strategic Housing Blueprint Scorecard these types of units have been particularly challenging for the City of Austin to realize. Being able to provide deeply affordable units approximately one mile south of Downtown Austin in a n environment with many transportation choices can help reduce low- and moderate-income households’ t ransportation costs by reducing automobile dependency. Coupling af fordable housing with an on-site da ycare facility, if also affordable, may also reduce a household’s childcare costs and be transformative financially. The development has received a Resolution of Support f r o m City Council (exhibit D) and a S.M.A.R.T. Housing Certification letter from Austin Housing (exhibit H). Austin Housing has stated that 07 C14-2026-0010.SH - Rowen Vale; District 91 of 187 the development intends to submit a request for Rental Housing Development Assistance (RHDA) funding, although they have not received that application yet. The applicant has also indicated that they plan to utilize Affordability Unlocked, which is a development bonus program for affordable housing providers that offers substantial waivers of development regulations in exchange for high percentages of income-restricted affordable units. The applicant revised their original request of MF-4-NP to MF-3-NP on March 13, 2026, responsive to community feedback. The subject tract is located within the Travis Heights-Fairview Park National Register Historic District. There is a valid petition on …
07 C14-2026-0010.SH - Rowen Vale; District 9129 of 187 Incompatibility: MF-3 Zoning allows O-SDA to construct a building that, with the bonuses from Affordability Unlocked, could be as high as 60 feet, and thus is the functional equivalent of MF-5. The building will start less than 20' from the backyards of the houses on the south side of East Milton St. (14' alley +5' setback). City maps suggest that the lots for these single family houses run east- west. They do not. They run north-south. The proposed development is not going up in our side yards (we are very accustomed to houses sited very close together); it is looming over our backyards. The building will be 20 feet from the closest house, and between 50 and 70 feet from the other houses on the south side of East Milton St. Multiple stories of apartments will be looking down into our yard, destroying our privacy, and adding light from apartments, the garage, and security. In mid-winter, the parts of our backyards that are less than 20' from the back fence will receive no sunlight at all. I recognize that there are other MF-3 lots in our neighborhood adjacent to SF-3 housing. But these multi-family units were built according to the City's Zoning principles and were not constructed with the exemptions and multipliers that Affordability Unlocked provides. None so changed the nature of their neighbors' homes. You can see the effects of this proposed development in the attached images. Image 1 shows our current yard, shot from our back deck. The proposed building will be at least 5' closer to our yard than the existing gray church. A three-story building will be approximately the height of the utility pole; a five-story, 50' building will be the height of the trees. Figure 2 shows the projected view of a person standing immediately inside our back door (made with CAD, to scale; please ignore the blocking on top of the fence but imagine windows!). As you can see, even a three-story building constructed so close to the property line, without the usual zoning requirements for setbacks, sightlines, and compatibility, will block any view of the sky from the back of our house as well as from the houses of our East Milton St. neighbors. These proposed changes to Zoning and to the Neighborhood Plan, if granted, will establish a precedent throughout neighborhoods in Austin. …
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET CASE: C14-2026-0017 (55 North I-35) DISTRICT: 3 ADDRESS: 55 N IH 35 Service Road North Bound ZONING FROM: LO-MU-CO-NP (Tracts 1 and 2) TO: CS-MU-CO-NP (Tract 1) and LO-MU-CO-NP (Tract 2) SITE AREA: approximately 1.16 acres (approximately 50,530 square feet) PROPERTY OWNER: HI 55, LLC (Nick Tarantino) AGENT: Weiss Architecture Inc. (Richard Weiss) CASE MANAGER: Jonathan Tomko (512) 974-1057, jonathan.tomko@austintexas.gov STAFF RECOMMEDATION: Staff recommends granting CS-MU-CO-NP on tract 1 and LO-MU-CO-NP on tract 2. The conditional overlay would be modified on tract 1 to allow the following 20 uses: - Administrative and business offices - Communications service facilities - Consumer convenience services - Financial services - General retail sales (convenience) - Indoor sports and recreation - Medical offices (> 5,000 square feet) - Personal services - Restaurant (limited) - Software development - Business or trade school - Communications services - Equipment repair services - Food sales - General retail sales (general) - Medical offices (< 5,000 square feet) - Personal improvement services - Professional office - Restaurant (general) - Veterinary services The conditional overlay would be modified on tract 1 to conditionally allow the following use: - Commercial off-street parking For a summary of the basis of Staff’s recommendation, please see the basis of recommendation section below. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: April 14, 2026: Case is scheduled to be heard by Planning Commission CITY COUNCIL ACTION: TBD 08 C14-2026-0017 - 55 N I-35; District 31 of 12 ORDINANCE NUMBER: TBD ISSUES: As noted in the applicant’s summary letter (see Exhibit C) staff did find evidence that there may have been a mapping error when the subject tract was last zoned, circa 2000. The CS base district zoning most likely should have been closer to I-35 to the west, descending in intensity to LO base district zoning to the east. However, it appears the less intense LO base district zoning was mapped closer to I-35 and the CS base district zoning to the east. While the question to rezone 1104 and 1106 Lambie Street is not currently on the table, granting this rezoning request would restore this property to appropriately transition, more intense zoning closer to the freeway and less intense to the east, further away from I-35. CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: The property in question is currently a vacant two-story medium-sized office building with a large surface parking lot. It is located at the northeast corner …
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET CASE: C14-2026-0004 (Springdale Farm Follow Up) DISTRICT: 3 ADDRESS: 735, 755, 755 ½ Springdale Road; 740 Mansell Avenue ZONING FROM: CS-MU-CO-NP TO: CS-MU-CO-NP (to change a condition of zoning) SITE AREA: approximately 4.85 acres (approximately 211,266 square feet) PROPERTY OWNER: 755 Springdale, LP AGENT: Armbrust & Brown, PLLC (Michael J. Whellan) CASE MANAGER: Jonathan Tomko, AICP (512) 974-1057, jonathan.tomko@austintexas.gov STAFF RECOMMEDATION: Staff recommends granting CS-MU-CO-NP to change a condition of zoning. The conditional overlay would remove the limit on the number of dwelling units per acre, remove the trip count limit of 2,000 trips per day, and allow the following 6 uses: - Community Recreation (Private) - Community Recreation (Public) - Consumer Convenience Services - Indoor Sports and Recreation - Off-Site Accessory Parking - Personal Improvement Services The conditional overlay would also conditionally allow: - General Retail Sales (General) - Outdoor Sports and Recreation PLANNING COMMISSION / OTHER COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: March 10, 2026: Neighborhood postponement request to April 14, 2026, granted. April 14, 2026: Case is scheduled to be heard by Planning Commission CITY COUNCIL ACTION: TBD ORDINANCE NUMBER: N/A ISSUES: N/A CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: The subject tract is located approximately 600 feet north of East 7th Street between Springdale Road to the west and Mansell Avenue to the east. It currently contains two very large holes in 09 C14-2026-0004 - Springdale Farm Follow-Up; District 31 of 18 the ground from a mothballed previous development effort. The applicant is not seeking to change the zoning, only to amend a condition of zoning. BASIS OF RECOMMENDATION: The proposed zoning should be consistent with the goals and objectives of the City Council. The subject tract is approximately 500 feet from East 7th Street which is part of the ASMP transit priority network and an Imagine Austin Corridor. It is also along Springdale Road which is an Imagine Austin Corridor. It is also approximately 100 feet from the Springdale Station Imagine Austin Center. City Council has adopted plans such as the Imagine Austin Comprehensive Plan, the Austin Strategic Housing Blueprint, Austin Climate Equity Plan, and Austin Strategic Mobility Plan (ASMP) which aim to increase housing supply and promote a mix of uses to provide more opportunities to walk, bike, or take transit. This proposed zoning change would be consistent with those goals and objectives within those Council adopted plans. Zoning should allow for reasonable use of the …
To: From: Date: MEMORANDUM Planning Commissioners Jonathan Tomko, AICP, Planner Principal, Austin Planning April 8, 2026 Subject: Staff Postponement Request Woodward Mixed Use Flats (C14-2025-0051) The case above has been scheduled for a public hearing during the April 14, 2026, Planning Commission Meeting. Staff requests a postponement of the above-referenced rezoning case to the June 9, 2026, Planning Commission Meeting, as there may be new zoning categories that are not available today, and staff would prefer to consider these options before developing a recommendation. This postponement request was made in a timely manner and meets the Planning Commission’s policy. cc: Joi Harden, Zoning Officer 10 C14-2025-0051 - Woodward Mixed Use Flats; District 31 of 1
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET CASE: C14-2026-0005 (Family Affair Liquor Store) DISTRICT: 1 ADDRESS: 4501 East Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard, Unit 4503 ZONING FROM: GR-NP TO: CS-1-NP (footprint) SITE AREA: approximately 0.014 acres (approximately 653 square feet) PROPERTY OWNER: Rodney Anderson AGENT: Neighborhood Realty and Property Management (NRPM), Shelby Biggs CASE MANAGER: Jonathan Tomko (512) 974-1057, jonathan.tomko@austintexas.gov STAFF RECOMMEDATION: Staff recommends granting a footprint of CS-1-NP for Unit 4503 of the commercial shopping center. For a summary of the basis of Staff’s recommendation, please see the basis of recommendation section below. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: April 14, 2026: Case is scheduled to be heard by Planning Commission. CITY COUNCIL ACTION: TBD ORDINANCE NUMBER: TBD ISSUES: N/A CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: The property in question is currently a small commercial shopping center with three commercial spaces. There is a Double RR Grocery Store (Mini Mart) in the western-most space and Willy’s Bar-B-Que in the eastern-most space. The commercial space in the middle was formerly a barber shop. This is the space that the applicant would like to apply for a CS-1 zoning footprint. The subject tract is within 500 feet of the intersection of two Imagine Austin Activity Corridors (East Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard and Springdale Road). MLK is an ASMP level 3 corridor mobility roadway and part of the ASMP transit priority network. BASIS OF RECOMMENDATION: Zoning should promote a transition between adjacent and nearby zoning districts, land uses, and development intensities The footprint of CS-1 would be surrounded by GR-NP. There is a vacant lot and LO-MU-NP zoning that provides a transition to the south. 11 C14-2026-0005 - Family Affair Liquor Store - 512 Baker LLC; District 11 of 10 The rezoning should be consistent with the policies and principles adopted by the City Council or Planning Commission. Granting this request provides additional uses along an Imagine Austin Corridor and Transit Priority Corridor which helps implement Imagine Austin, promoting a mix of uses. Rezoning should not contribute to the over zoning of the area Staff could not find another instance of CS-1 zoning within 1 mile of the subject tract. EXISTING ZONING AND LAND USES: Site North (across East MLK Jr. Blvd.) South East West (across Overhill Dr.) ZONING GR-NP P-NP LAND USES Small commercial shopping center of approximately 3,800 square feet that was constructed in approximately 1964. Morris Williams Public Golf Course LO-MU-NP Undeveloped Land GR-MU- CO-NP …
12 C14H-2026-0013 - Nitschke-Versea-Goins House1 of 15 12 C14H-2026-0013 - Nitschke-Versea-Goins House2 of 15 14 C14H-2026-0013 - Nitschke-Versea-Goins House Structural Assessment Report Prepared for: Eureka Holdings January 10, 2026 FEI Project Number: Site Address: Dear Eureka Holdings, 1710 907 E. 13th St. Austin, TX January 10, 2026 FEI Project No.: 1710 As per your request, a professional engineer from FEI Engineering, Ashkan Ghaeezadeh, P.E., conducted a site inspection at the specified address. The primary objective of the evaluation was to assess the structural integrity of the building and determine the extent of existing damage attributable to age-related deterioration and/or other contributing factors. The assessment was conducted in accordance with nationally recognized interdisciplinary scientific methodologies and engineering practices, consistent with ASTM International standards, including ASTM E2713-25 and applicable related standards. The inspection was carried out on January 07, 2026, and consisted of a visual assessment of accessible interior and exterior components. Observed conditions were documented through field notes and photographic evidence both of which are included within this report. Please don’t hesitate to contact us should have any questions regarding the inspection and this report. Foundation Engineering and Inspection, LLC Texas Certificate of Registration F-22625 A Principle Engineer , , .E. 2 12 C14H-2026-0013 - Nitschke-Versea-Goins House3 of 15 Structural Assessment Report Prepared for: Eureka Holdings January 10, 2026 FEI Project No.: 1710 TABLE OF CONTENTS 1) SITE DESCRIPTION AND BACKGROUND INFORMATION ................................................................ 4 2) DOCUMENT REVIEWED ............................................................................................................... 4 3) SITE OBSERVATION ..................................................................................................................... 4 4) DISCUSSION AND ENGINEERING EVALUATION ............................................................................. 5 5) CONCLUSION .............................................................................................................................. 7 APPENDIX A: PHOTOGRAPHS .......................................................................................................... 9 3 12 C14H-2026-0013 - Nitschke-Versea-Goins House4 of 15 Structural Assessment Report Prepared for: Eureka Holdings 1) SITE DESCRIPTION AND BACKGROUND INFORMATION January 10, 2026 FEI Project No.: 1710 According to records obtained from https://travis.prodigycad.com, the subject property is a one-story, wood- framed residential doweling originally constructed in 1910. The structure has a primary north-facing elevation. The exterior envelope consists of wood siding. The roof system consists of metal panels, and the main structure is supported by a pier-and-beam foundation. The southern portion of the building appears to be an addition constructed on a pier-and-beam foundation at an undetermined date. For the purposes of this report, all directional references are provided from the perspective of an individual standing in front of the property along 13th Street, facing the front of the building. At the time of the inspection, I was the sole …
12 C14H-2026-0013 - Nitschke-Versea-Goins House1 of 8 12 C14H-2026-0013 - Nitschke-Versea-Goins House2 of 8 12 C14H-2026-0013 - Nitschke-Versea-Goins House3 of 8 12 C14H-2026-0013 - Nitschke-Versea-Goins House4 of 8 12 C14H-2026-0013 - Nitschke-Versea-Goins House5 of 8 12 C14H-2026-0013 - Nitschke-Versea-Goins House6 of 8 12 C14H-2026-0013 - Nitschke-Versea-Goins House7 of 8 Abigail Ventress Associate Attorney VBPena Law, PLLC 406 N. Lee Street, Suite 103 Round Rock, Texas 78664 Telephone: (512)642-8585 Email: www.VBPenaLaw.com CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: This e-mail transmission (and/or the attachments accompanying it) may contain confidential information belonging to the sender which is protected by the attorney-client privilege. The information is intended only for the use of the intended recipient. If you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any disclosure, copying, distribution or the taking of any action in reliance on the contents of this information is strictly prohibited. Any unauthorized interception of this transmission is illegal. If you have received this transmission in error, please promptly notify the sender by reply e-mail, and then destroy all copies of the transmission. CAUTION: This is an EXTERNAL email. Please use caution when clicking links or opening attachments. If you believe this to be a malicious or phishing email, please report it using the "Report Message" button in Outlook. For any additional questions or concerns, contact CSIRT at "cybersecurity@austintexas.gov". 12 C14H-2026-0013 - Nitschke-Versea-Goins House8 of 8
12 C14H-2026-0013 - Nitschke-Versea-Goins House1 of 8 12 C14H-2026-0013 - Nitschke-Versea-Goins House2 of 8 12 C14H-2026-0013 - Nitschke-Versea-Goins House3 of 8 12 C14H-2026-0013 - Nitschke-Versea-Goins House4 of 8 12 C14H-2026-0013 - Nitschke-Versea-Goins House5 of 8 12 C14H-2026-0013 - Nitschke-Versea-Goins House6 of 8 12 C14H-2026-0013 - Nitschke-Versea-Goins House7 of 8 Abigail Ventress Associate Attorney VBPena Law, PLLC 406 N. Lee Street, Suite 103 Round Rock, Texas 78664 Telephone: (512)642-8585 Email: www.VBPenaLaw.com CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: This e-mail transmission (and/or the attachments accompanying it) may contain confidential information belonging to the sender which is protected by the attorney-client privilege. The information is intended only for the use of the intended recipient. If you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any disclosure, copying, distribution or the taking of any action in reliance on the contents of this information is strictly prohibited. Any unauthorized interception of this transmission is illegal. If you have received this transmission in error, please promptly notify the sender by reply e-mail, and then destroy all copies of the transmission. CAUTION: This is an EXTERNAL email. Please use caution when clicking links or opening attachments. If you believe this to be a malicious or phishing email, please report it using the "Report Message" button in Outlook. For any additional questions or concerns, contact CSIRT at "cybersecurity@austintexas.gov". 12 C14H-2026-0013 - Nitschke-Versea-Goins House8 of 8
From: To: Subject: Date: Attachments: Brown, Destiny Contreras, Kalan FW: Preservation Austin Letter - 907 E 13th Street Tuesday, March 24, 2026 11:37:56 AM 2026.3.23_Preservation Austin_907 E 13th St.pdf Hey, did not see your name on this email and wanted to forward it your way. From: Meghan King Sent: Tuesday, March 24, 2026 9:18 AM To: Woods, Alice - BC <BC-Alice.Woods@austintexas.gov>; Haney, Casey - BC <BC- Casey.Haney@austintexas.gov>; Garcia, Ella <Ella.Garcia@austintexas.gov>; Brown, Destiny <destiny.brown01@austintexas.gov> Subject: Preservation Austin Letter - 907 E 13th Street External Email - Exercise Caution Hello Chair Woods, Vice Chair Haney, and Members of the Austin Planning Commission, Please find Preservation Austin's letter of support for historic zoning for 907 E 13th Street attached. The 2016 East Austin Historic Survey recommended this over 140-year-old property for every possible designation, including as a City of Austin landmark. Its distinctive National Folk style and high integrity convey a sense of Austin history that is rare and quickly vanishing. The working-class people who lived here embody the stories of so many Austinites who, despite inequity and segregation, nurtured lives and communities of their own making. The Historic Landmark Commission fairly recommended that only the front two rooms, the oldest parts of the building, be zoned historic. This would leave more than half of the lot available for infill development, including through the Preservation Bonus created by City Council as part of the HOME ordinance. Preservation does not have to be a zero- sum game, and we believe that this property holds immense potential for both preservation and future development. Designating the Nitschke-Versea-Goins House affirms our values as a city–that these people are worth remembering, and these stories are worth preserving. Thank you for 12 C14H-2026-0013 - Nitschke-Versea-Goins House1 of 29 your consideration and your service to the City of Austin. Meghan King Namour Policy & Outreach Planner - Preservation Austin www.preservationaustin.org | Support Our Mission CAUTION: This is an EXTERNAL email. Please use caution when clicking links or opening attachments. If you believe this to be a malicious or phishing email, please report it using the "Report Message" button in Outlook. For any additional questions or concerns, contact CSIRT at "cybersecurity@austintexas.gov". 12 C14H-2026-0013 - Nitschke-Versea-Goins House2 of 29 Letter of Support: Historic Zoning for 907 East 13th Street (C14H-2026-0013 - Nitschke-Versea-Goins House) Date: March 20, 2026 To: City of Austin Planning Commission From: Swede Hill Neighborhood Association Subject: Support for Historic …
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET CASE NUMBER: PR-2025-138065; GF-2025-144692 HLC DATE: December 3, 2025; January 7, 2026; February 4, 2026 PC DATE: March 24, 2026 CC Date: APPLICANT: Historic Landmark Commission (owner-opposed; see backup for owner submitted materials). The HLC initiated historic zoning in response to receipt of a demolition permit application per the procedures outlined in Land Development Code § 25-11-213 - Building, Demolition, and Relocation Permits and Certificates of Appropriateness Relating to Certain Buildings, Structures or Sites and § 25-11-214 - Pendency of Designation. HISTORIC NAME: Goins-Versea-Nitschke House WATERSHED: Waller Creek ADDRESS OF PROPOSED ZONING CHANGE: 907 East 13th Street ZONING CHANGE: SF-3-NP to SF-3-H-NP COUNCIL DISTRICT: District 1; Central East Austin: Subdistrict 1 NPA. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Recommend historic zoning for the front part of the lot containing the original portions of the house (including only the front two rooms and side lean-to structure retaining historic-age siding and fenestration). Limited historic zoning is recommended to facilitate any future removal of non-original additions and/or new construction behind the existing building (see figure). QUALIFICATIONS FOR LANDMARK DESIGNATION: architecture and historical associations HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION ACTION: December 3, 2025 – postpone the public hearing on an owner-submitted demolition permit application to January 7, 2026 (10-0). January 7, 2026 – Initiate historic zoning (11-0). February 4, 2026 – Recommend historic zoning (11-0). PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: CITY COUNCIL ACTION: CASE MANAGER: Kalan Contreras, 512-974-2727 / kalan.contreras@austintexas.gov NEIGHBORHOOD ORGANIZATIONS: Austin Independent School District, Austin Neighborhoods Council, Del Valle Community Coalition, East Austin Conservancy, Friends of Austin Neighborhoods, Homeless Neighborhood Association, Organization of Central East Austin Neighborhoods, Overton Family Committee, Preservation Austin, Residents of E 12th St, Swede Hill Neighborhood Association, Waterloo Greenway DEPARTMENT COMMENTS: The 2016 East Austin survey lists the property as eligible for local landmark listing, individual listing on the National Register of Historic Places, contributing to a potential local historic district (Swedish Hill and Extension Historic District), and contributing to a potential National Register district (Extension to 1986 Swedish Hill National Register Historic District). 12 C14H-2026-0013 - Nitschke-Versea-Goins House1 of 24 BASIS FOR RECOMMENDATION: § 25-2-352(3)(c)(i) Architecture. The property embodies the distinguishing characteristics of a recognized architectural style, type, or method of construction; exemplifies technological innovation in design or construction; displays high artistic value in representing ethnic or folk art, architecture, or construction; represents a rare example of an architectural style in the city; serves as an outstanding example of the work …
PLANNING COMMISSION SITE PLAN CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT REVIEW SHEET CASE NUMBER: SPC-2025-0177A PROJECT NAME: 5016 E Cesar Chavez St C.U.P. PC DATE: April 14, 2026 ADDRESS: 5016 E Cesar Chavez Street COUNCIL DISTRICT: 3 NEIGBORHOOD PLAN: Govalle Neighborhood Plan Area WATERSHED: Colorado River OWNER: AGENT: Wayne Lous LLC 246 Bluebonnet Drive Bastrop, TX 78602 WGI Inc., Cliff Kendall 2021 E 5th Street, Ste. 200 Austin, TX 78702 (512) 669-5560 CASE MANAGER: Alyse Ramirez alyse.ramirez@austintexas.gov (512) 978-1750 PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT: The applicant is requesting a conditional use permit for a late hours permit use within an existing building. The proposed restaurant area is 10,485 square feet total. No construction is proposed with this site plan. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the conditional use permit. The site plan will comply with all requirements of the Land Development Code requirements. PROJECT INFORMATION: AREA: 10,485 sq. ft. footprint on an 58,220 sq. ft. site EXIST. ZONING: CS-CO-NP ALLOWED F.A.R.: 2:1 MAX. BLDG. COVERAGE: 95% MAX. IMPERVIOUS CVRG: 95% REQUIRED PARKING: N/A PROPOSED ACCESS: E Cesar Chavez Street EXISTING F.A.R.: 0.169:1 EXISTING BLDG. CVRG: 18.01% EXISTING IMPERVIOUS CVRG: 68.68% PROVIDED PARKING: N/A SUMMARY COMMENTS ON SITE PLAN: Land Use: The lot is zoned CS-CO-NP (Commercial with a Conditional Overlay in a Neighborhood Plan). The conditional overlay established by Zoning Ordinance No. 030327-lla subjects the Property to the following conditions: Conditional land uses on tract 60b are: Agricultural sales and services, automotive sales, building 13 SPC-2025-0177A - 5016 E Cesar Chavez St. C.U.P.1 of 6 SPC-2024-0113A 2 maintenance services, construction sales and services, equipment repair services, automotive rentals, automotive washing (of any type), commercial off-street parking, equipment sales, limited warehousing and distribution, drive-in service as an accessory use to commercial uses. The proposed project will consist of a conditional use permit that changes the use of the site from an auto repair to a restaurant with mixed beverage service with a late hours permit. The alcohol sales will be less than 51% of total sales and will not require a rezoning of the site. Staff recommends approval of the conditional use permit request. Environmental: The site is located in the Colorado River Watershed and subject to the Urban Watershed regulations. There were no Environmental review comments. Transportation: Parking spaces are located on-site. All Transportation comments have been cleared. Access to the site will be from E. Cesar Chavez Street. SURROUNDING CONDITIONS: Zoning/ Land Use North: South: …
14 2024-011813 LM - 2024-011813 LM (1909 Comal Street); District 11 of 12 ARMBRUST & BROWN, PLLC A T T O R N E Y S A N D C O U N S E L O R S 100 CONGRESS AVENUE, SUITE 1300 AUSTIN, TEXAS 78701-2744 512-435-2300 FACSIMILE 512-435-2360 Andrew Linseisen (512) 435-2358 alinseisen@abaustin.com Mr. Joseph Fotinos Land Management Division Transportation and Public Works City of Austin 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Drive Austin, Texas 78752 April 9, 2024 Re: Request for Alley Vacation for property located between E. 20th Street and E. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard, and between Comal and Leona Streets, Austin, Texas 78722, also known as TCAD Parcel No.’s 0211071501, 0211071502, 0211071503, 0211071504, 0211071505, 0211071506, and 0211071507 (“Tract 1”); 0211071508, 0211071509, 0211071510, 0211071511, 0211071601, 0211071512, and 0211071515 (“Tract 2”); 0211071608, 0211071602, 0211071607, 0211071603, 0211071609, 0211071610 and 0211071611 (“Tract 3”) (collectively the “Property”) Dear Mr. Fotinos: Please accept this as an amended Alley Vacation Application for the above referenced Property (the “Application”). This Application is submitted to request approval of the vacation of the alley while retaining existing easements to the City to accommodate the existing infrastructure that exists in the alley. As part of the future development of the surrounding properties, the University of Texas *”UT”) plans to relocate the existing utility infrastructure and following the relocations may request release of the retained easements to allow future development on and over the alley The following information is being provided to detail the reasons for the alley vacation. 1. Is this a residential or commercial project? The lots adjacent to the alley subject to the Application are owned by UT. Subject to the approval of the Application, and the UT Board of Regents, the property owned by the University of Texas is proposed for redevelopment as Graduate Student Housing. 2. How was the area to be vacated dedicated? By plat or by separate instrument? The alleyway was dedicated by plat. Copies of the plats are included with this Application. 14 2024-011813 LM - 2024-011813 LM (1909 Comal Street); District 12 of 12 ARMBRUST & BROWN, PLLC Page 2 3. Did the City purchase the area to be vacated? (i.e., by Street Deed)? No, the City of Austin did not purchase the area. 4. Are both the area to be vacated and your property in the same “subdivision”? No, but per email from Joseph Fotinos dated February 9, 2024, …
To: From: MEMORANDUM Planning Commission Christopher Bueckert, Real Estate Services Agent, Austin Transportation and Public Works Date: March 5, 2026 Subject: F# 2024-011813 LM Alley Right-of-Way Vacation of approximately 0.2399- acre tract of land abutting 1909 Comal Street Attached is the Application Packet and Master Comment Report pertaining to the alley right-of-way vacation application for an approximately 0.2399-acre portion of land, being the unpaved/undeveloped right-of-way abutting 1909 Comal Street, as shown on C.R. Johns and Co. Subdivision (20’ alley and an alley of variable width out of Block 2, of Outlot 45, Division B of the C.R. Johns and Co. Subdivision of Outlot No’s 57, 36, 37, and 46, Division B, a Subdivision recorded in Volume 1, Page 3, Plat Records of Travis County, Texas). The proposed vacation tract will be added to the abutting parcels. The abutting properties are owned by Board of Regents of the University of Texas System. Per the transmittal letter dated April 9, 2024, received by the City of Austin, the applicant states, “How do you plan to develop the area to be vacated? Response: …will be redeveloped as Graduate Student Housing supporting the students of the University of Texas in Austin.” All affected departments and private utility franchise stakeholders have reviewed the application and recommend approval, subject to the reviewers’ conditions shown on the attached Master Comment Report. Per City Code §14-11-71 – Notice to Interested Property Owners Public notice will be sent to owners within 300’ of the area to be vacated. The director of Austin Public Works may approve the application after the 10th day that the notice is issued; and an affected property owner may submit comments regarding the proposed vacation. Public Notice was sent to appropriate parties on January 21, 2026. No objections have been received by staff as of the date of this memorandum. The applicant has requested that this item be submitted for placement on the April 14, 2026, Planning Commission agenda. Staff contact: Christopher Bueckert, Real Estate Services agent Austin Transportation and Public Works, 512-974-1780, landmanagementROW@austintexas.gov Applicant: Richard Suttle, 512-435-2100, rsuttle@abaustin.com Abutting Landowner: Board of Regents of the University of Texas System The applicant and/or property owner’s representative will be present at the meeting to answer any questions regarding future development and the vacation request. 14 2024-011813 LM - 2024-011813 LM (1909 Comal Street); District 11 of 2 Attachments: Application Packet Master Comment Report 14 2024-011813 LM …
DRAFT C20-2024-018 DDB Phase I Downtown Density Bonus Urban Design Standards These standards would apply only to projects seeking Downtown Density Bonus entitlements and are intended to implement public realm and pedestrian environment objectives that currently apply under §25-2-586. In order to participate in the proposed Downtown Density Bonus (DDB) program, projects would be required to adhere to all mandatory design standards and a minimum number of additional urban design standards from a menu of options. For Phase I of the Downtown Density Bonus update, the proposed requirements would be: - - Projects zoned –DDB400 must adhere to all mandatory standards and at least 7 out of the 14 menu standards to participate in the DDB program Projects zoned –DDB850 must adhere to all mandatory standards and least 10 out of the 14 menu standards to participate in the DDB program In future phases of the Downtown Density Bonus program update, additional combining districts may be created that have different requirements for the minimum number of urban design standards that must be met. Additionally, subdistricts may be created that provide additional urban design standards or requirements based on the unique character of specific areas (such as the Red River Cultural District). Additional design standards may be added in the future. If additional design standards are added to the menu, the minimum number of standards that must be met may be modified. The Urban Design team in Austin Planning will review site plans and determine compliance with the urban design standards. Mandatory Urban Design Standards Screening Requirements (A) Utility equipment, mechanical equipment, and solid waste collection areas, including loading docks, truck parking, outdoor storage, trash collection, trash compaction, and other service functions: a. are prohibited in the area between a building and a street; b. must not be visible from a street, adjacent property lines, or the property lines across adjacent public streets; and c. must be screened or located in a public alley. (B) This subsection applies to a site with frontage on an alley 20 feet or more wide. 15 - C20-2024-018 - Downtown Density Bonus Update Phase 1 1 of 7 DRAFT C20-2024-018 DDB Phase I a. A transformer room or utility vault must be adjacent to and accessible from the alley, unless Austin Energy determines placement is required in another location. b. A pump room, sprinkler room, or other utility or mechanical room must be adjacent to …
Downtown Density Bonus Phase 1 – Proposal Austin Planning | Planning Commission Briefing | 04/14/2026 Agenda • • • Background Existing Program & Process Proposed Changes • Urban Design Standards • Community Benefits | • Downtown Density Bonus Process • Stakeholder Engagement and Timeline 2 Background City Council Resolution Downtown Density Bonus Update Resolution No. 20240718-185 in July 2024 directed staff to update the Downtown Density Bonus (DDB) program Requested: Updates to gatekeeper requirements Integration of Rainey subdistrict Creation of new subdistricts Prioritization of accessibility and shade opportunities Simplification of the affordability program Alignment of the program with the Equitable Transit-Oriented Development (ETOD) overlay. Downtown Density Bonus – Phase 1 In response to Senate Bill 840, Council adopted Ordinance No. 20251023-063, which amended the Central Business District Zone and directed staff to update the DDB program by June 2026 for three DDB subdistricts 4 Existing Program & Process Phase 1 - Existing Height & FAR Map After the recent adoption of the Central Business District Zone amendments and updates to the DDB, the three subdistricts in Phase 1 have the following entitlements available via the DDB program: Core Subdistrict – 350ft of height and 25:1 FAR* Rainey Subdistrict – 350ft of height and 15:1 FAR* Convention Center Subdistrict – 350ft of height and 15:1 FAR* Applicants can request Council approval to exceed these entitlements *FAR limits are only applicable to commercial developments 6 Proposed Changes Phase I – Proposed Applicability Revised to remove the Red River Cultural District from Phase I To be updated and included in Phase II of the DDB Update DDB is a voluntary program Supersedes the following overlays: Capitol Dominance Overlay Equitable Transit-Oriented Development Density Bonus Waterfront Overlay 8 Phase I – Combining Districts Each combining district will have different entitlements/requirements. Phase I will create 2 combining districts: DDB400 has +400 ft DDB850 has +850 ft Additional height is additive to the property’s base zoning height limit E.g., a CBD-DDB400 site could build up to 750 ft (350 ft base height + 400 bonus ft) Sites will be rezoned into DDB400 in Phase I. Sites will be eligible to request rezoning into DDB850 through the standard rezoning process. Max height cannot be exceeded by Council …
SPECIAL CALLED MEETING OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION TUESDAY, MARCH 31, 2026, AT 6 P.M. AUSTIN CITY HALL, BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS, ROOM 1101 301 WEST 2ND STREET AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the Planning Commission may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than 2 p.m. on the day of the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely, please use the QR code or link at the end of this document. If you have questions regarding speaker registration, please contact Ella Garcia, Staff Liaison, at LandUseLiaison@austintexas.gov or by phone at 512-978-0821. CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Alice Woods, Chair (District 2) Casey Haney, Vice Chair (Mayor’s Representative) Felicity Maxwell, Secretary (District 5) Imad Ahmed, Parliamentarian (District 6) Anna Lan (Mayor’s Representative) Vacant (Mayor’s Representative) Chris Gannon (District 1) EX-OFFICIO MEMBERS: Nadia Barrera-Ramirez (District 3) Brian Bedrosian (District 4) Adam Powell (District 7) Peter Breton (District 8) Danielle Skidmore (District 9) Joshua Hiller (District 10) 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 Page 1 of 5 AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first four speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Planning Commission regular meeting on Tuesday, March 24, 2026. STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. Staff briefing on proposed amendments to City Code Title 25 (Land Development) to adopt a new citywide density bonus program that will replace Density Bonus 90 (DB90) and Vertical Mixed Use (V) combining districts and consist of five new combining districts that allow additional …
PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES Tuesday, March 24, 2026 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES REGULAR MEETING TUESDAY, MARCH 24, 2026 The Planning Commission convened in a regular on Tuesday, March 24, 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 6:01 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Alice Woods Felicity Maxwell Imad Ahmed Nadia Barrera-Ramirez Brian Bedrosian Chris Gannon Joshua Hiller Adam Powell Danielle Skidmore Anna Lan Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Casey Haney Peter Breton Ex-Officio Members in Attendance: Jessica Cohen Ex-Officio Members Absent: TC Broadnax Candace Hunter Richard Mendoza 1 Vacancy on the Dais 1 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES Tuesday, March 24, 2026 PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Planning Commission regular meeting on Tuesday, March 10, 2026. The minutes from the meeting of Tuesday, March 10, 2026, were approved on the consent agenda on Parliamentarian Ahmed’s motion, Secretary Maxwell’s second, on a 12-0 vote. 1 vacancy on the dais. PUBLIC HEARINGS 2. Plan Amendment: NPA-2023-0014.04 - 4302 Nuckols Crossing; District 2 Location: 4302, 4304 ½, & 4316 Nuckols Crossing Road, Williamson Creek Watershed; Southeast Combined (Franklin Park) Neighborhood Planning Area Owner/Applicant: Katherine Barnidge Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: LOC Consultants Civil Division (Sergio Lozano-Sanchez, P.E.) Single Family to Multifamily Residential land use Pending Maureen Meredith, 512-974-2695, maureen.meredith@austintexas.gov Austin Planning The motion to approve the Neighborhood’s postponement request to May 12, 2026, was approved on the consent agenda on Parliamentarian Ahmed’s motion, Secretary Maxwell’s second, on a 12-0 vote. 1 vacancy on the dais. 3. Rezoning: Location: C14-2025-0065 - 4302 Nuckols Crossing; District 2 4302, 4304 ½, & 4316 Nuckols Crossing Road, Williamson Creek Watershed; Southeast Combined (Franklin Park) Neighborhood Planning Area Owner/Applicant: Katherine Barnidge Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: LOC Consultants Civil Division (Sergio Lozano-Sanchez, P.E.) SF-2-CO-NP to MF-3-NP Pending Nancy Estrada, 512-974-7617, nancy.estrada@austintexas.gov Austin Planning The motion to approve the Neighborhood’s postponement request to May 12, 2026, was approved on the consent agenda on Parliamentarian Ahmed’s motion, Secretary Maxwell’s second, on a 12-0 vote. 1 vacancy on the dais. 2 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES Tuesday, March 24, 2026 4. Plan Amendment: NPA-2025-0030.01 - Ben White; District 5 Location: 2217 West Ben White Boulevard Service Road Eastbound, Williamson Creek Watershed; South Austin Combined (Westgate) Neighborhood Planning Area Owner/Applicant: RPS Family Enterprises, LP (Robert P. Stern) Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: …
Citywide Density Bonus Program Planning Commission Briefing | March 31, 2026 Agenda ▪ Housing Affordability in Austin ▪ Density Bonus Programs ▪ What We’ve Heard ▪ Citywide Density Bonus Program Proposal ▪ Other Potential Strategies for Affordable Housing ▪ Next Steps Source: City of Austin 2 Housing Affordability in Austin Austin's Affordability Challenges Because Austin has seen population growth over recent decades and housing production has not kept up with this growth, housing costs have increased, making it more difficult for residents to find affordable housing. Affordable housing is a priority in policy initiatives for the City, including the City's historic investment in Project Connect. Source: City of Austin 4 Project Connect Project Connect includes investment in new light rail, a second commuter rail, and new high-frequency, high- capacity bus rapid transit (BRT) lines. New transit investment is often tied to housing development nearby, but new units can be unaffordable to those who rely on transit most. Policy efforts can increase the proportion of affordable housing in project areas so that new transit can meaningfully serve all Austinites. Source: CapMetro 5 Austin's Affordable Housing Needs ▪ The 2017 Austin Strategic Housing Blueprint set a goal of creating 60,000 new affordable units over 10 years while preserving existing affordable housing. ▪ The Blueprint advocates for the use of various strategies and tools, including: o Public subsidies and grants o Public-private partnerships o Fee waivers o Tax incentives o Density bonuses 6 Austin's Affordable Housing Needs ▪ Affordability is measured using Median Family Income (MFI). Austin MFI Level Annual Income (4-person household) Monthly Rent Limit (2-bedroom) ▪ These figures help determine income limits for affordable housing programs, ensuring that rent levels or home sales prices are aligned with what families at various income levels can afford. 30% 50% 60% 80% $40,150 $903 $66,900 $1,506 $80,280 $1,807 $104,200 $2,345 100% $133,800 $3,010 120% $160,550 $3,612 Source: City of Austin, US Department of Housing and Urban Development 7 Austin's Affordable Housing Needs ▪ A recent housing gap analysis found that, generally: o Households at 80% MFI and above ($104,200 for a four-person household) are able to find rental housing that is affordable to them. o The greatest need is at and below 50% MFI ($66,900 for a four-person household). Austin MFI Level Annual Income (4-person household) Monthly Rent Limit (2- Bedroom) 30% 50% 60% 80% $40,150 $903 $66,900 $1,506 $80,280 $1,807 $104,200 $2,345 100% …
REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION TUESDAY, MARCH 24, 2026, AT 6 P.M. AUSTIN CITY HALL, COUNCIL CHAMBERS, ROOM 1001 301 WEST 2ND STREET AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the Planning Commission may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than 2 p.m. on the day of the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely, please use the QR code or link at the end of this document. If you have questions regarding speaker registration, please contact Ella Garcia, Staff Liaison, at LandUseLiaison@austintexas.gov or by phone at 512-978-0821. CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Alice Woods, Chair (District 2) Casey Haney, Vice Chair (Mayor’s Representative) Felicity Maxwell, Secretary (District 5) Imad Ahmed, Parliamentarian (District 6) Anna Lan (Mayor’s Representative) Vacant (Mayor’s Representative) Chris Gannon (District 1) EX-OFFICIO MEMBERS: Nadia Barrera-Ramirez (District 3) Brian Bedrosian (District 4) Adam Powell (District 7) Peter Breton (District 8) Danielle Skidmore (District 9) Joshua Hiller (District 10) 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: AJ Urteaga, 512-974-2386 Page 1 of 9 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, March 10, 2026. PUBLIC HEARINGS 2. Plan Amendment: NPA-2023-0014.04 - 4302 Nuckols Crossing; District 2 Location: 4302, 4304 ½, & 4316 Nuckols Crossing Road, Williamson Creek Watershed; Southeast Combined (Franklin Park) Neighborhood Planning Area Owner/Applicant: Katherine Barnidge Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: LOC Consultants Civil Division (Sergio Lozano-Sanchez, …
From: Sergio Lozano < > Sent: Tuesday, March 17, 2026 4:53 PM To: Meredith, Maureen <Maureen.Meredith@austintexas.gov> Cc: Joshua Jose < >; Harden, Joi <Joi.Harden@austintexas.gov>; Thomas, Eric <Eric.Thomas@austintexas.gov>; LandUseLiaison <LandUseLiaison@austintexas.gov>; Estrada, Nancy <Nancy.Estrada@austintexas.gov>; Kate Walker < > Subject: Re: SECNPT Postpone Request - NPA-2023-0014.04 and C14-2025-0065 Afternoon Maureen I have spoken to the client regarding the postponement, and we are okay with the hearing being moved to May 12th. Should there be any changes or required information, we are at your leisure. Regards, Sergio Lozano-Sanchez, P.E. Principal LOC Consultants Civil Division, Inc 2211 S. IH 35 Frontage Rd. Ste. 107 Austin, TX 78741 Phone: (512) 524-0677 Good evening, Maureen. Thank you for your response. 02 NPA-2023-0014.04 - 4302 Nuckols Crossing; District 21 of 4 I guess the best option we have available to us in light of the circumstances is May 12th. Thank you. Ana Maureen and Nancy, Please see the attached letter from the Contact Team regarding NPA-2023-0014.04 and C14-2025-0065, which includes a postponement request. Thanks, John Sirman 02 NPA-2023-0014.04 - 4302 Nuckols Crossing; District 22 of 4 02 NPA-2023-0014.04 - 4302 Nuckols Crossing; District 23 of 4 02 NPA-2023-0014.04 - 4302 Nuckols Crossing; District 24 of 4
Planning Commission: March 24, 2026 NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN AMENDMENT REVIEW SHEET NEIGHORHOOD PLAN: South Austin Combined (Westgate) CASE#: NPA-2025-0030.01 DATE FILED: August 21, 2025 PROJECT NAME: Ben White PC DATE: February 24, 2026 March 24, 2026 ADDRESS/ES: 2217 W Ben White Blvd SVRD EB DISTRICT AREA: 5 SITE AREA: 16,443 sq. ft. OWNER/APPLICANT: RPS Family Enterprises LP AGENT: Keepers Land Use Planning (Ricca Keepers) CASE MANAGER: Maureen Meredith PHONE: (512) 974-2695 STAFF EMAIL: Maureen.Meredith@austintexas.gov TYPE OF AMENDMENT: Change in Future Land Use Designation From: Neighborhood Node To: Mixed Use Activity HUB/Corridor Base District Zoning Change Related Zoning Case: C14-2025-0104 From: CS-NP To: CS-1-NP (building footprint) NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN ADOPTION DATE: November 6, 2014 CITY COUNCIL DATE: TBD ACTION: PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: March 24, 2026 – (action pending) 04 NPA-2025-0030.01 - Ben White; District 51 of 28 Planning Commission: March 24, 2026 February 24, 2026 – Postponed to March 24, 2026 at the request of Staff on the consent agenda. [D. Skidmore – 1st; B. Bedrosian – 2nd] Vote: 12-0 [One vacancy on the dais]. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff supports the Applicant’s request for Mixed Use Activity HUB/Corridor. BASIS FOR STAFF’S RECOMMENDATION: Staff supports the Applicant’s request for the Mixed Use Activity HUB/Corridor character district because the property is located along E. Ben White Blvd highway where this land use is appropriate. The property is also located near the major highway interchange of W. Ben White Blvd and South Lamar Blvd. The applicant proposes to rezone the footprint of an existing building to CS-1 for the sale of alcoholic beverages that are primarily to-go and not for on-site consumption. Below are sections of the plan that staff believe supports the applicant’s request. 2 04 NPA-2025-0030.01 - Ben White; District 52 of 28 Planning Commission: March 24, 2026 3 04 NPA-2025-0030.01 - Ben White; District 53 of 28 Planning Commission: March 24, 2026 LAND USE DESCRIPTIONS: EXISTING LAND USE: Neighborhood Node - Neighborhood Node districts contain restaurants, shops, offices, and multi-family housing. The form of these areas is similar to Neighborhood Transition districts but with more commercial activity. Neighborhood Nodes have a 4 04 NPA-2025-0030.01 - Ben White; District 54 of 28 Planning Commission: March 24, 2026 similar mix of uses as Mixed Use Hubs, but primarily serve residents in the neighborhood. Building heights range from one to two stories (although many locations are zoned for greater height). PROPOSED LAND USE: Mixed Use Activity HUB/Corridor …
To: From: Date: Subject: MEMORANDUM Alice Woods, Chair Planning Commission Members Nancy Estrada, Planner Principal, Austin Planning March 18, 2026 C14-2024-0147 – 1405 East Riverside Drive Staff Postponement Request Staff requests a postponement of the above referenced rezoning case from the March 24, 2026, Planning Commission hearing to April 28, 2026. Traffic analysis information is being provided for staff to review. 06 C14-2024-0147 - 1405 East Riverside Drive; District 91 of 1
To: From: Date: Subject: MEMORANDUM Alice Woods, Chair Planning Commission Members Nancy Estrada, Planner Principal, Austin Planning March 18, 2026 C14-06-0117(RCT) – 1317 and 1405 East Riverside Drive Restrictive Covenant 2008008550 Staff Postponement Request Staff requests a postponement of the above referenced case from the March 24, 2026, Planning Commission hearing to the April 28, 2026, hearing. This restrictive covenant case is associated with rezoning case C14-2024-0147 – 1405 East Riverside Drive. 07 C14-06-0117(RCT) - 1317 and 1405 East Riverside Drive; District 91 of 1
To: From: Date: Subject: MEMORANDUM Alice Woods, Chair Planning Commission Members Nancy Estrada, Planner Principal, Austin Planning March 18, 2026 C14-72-299(RCT) – 1317 and 1405 East Riverside Drive Restrictive Covenant 4355-1773 Staff Postponement Request Staff requests a postponement of the above referenced case from the March 24, 2026, Planning Commission hearing to the April 28, 2026, hearing. This restrictive covenant case is associated with rezoning case C14-2024-0147 – 1405 East Riverside Drive. 08 C14-72-299(RCT) - 1317 and 1405 East Riverside Drive; District 91 of 1
Imagine Austin Update Austin Planning | March 24, 2026 AGENDA ▪ Why Updating Imagine Austin Matters ▪ Overview of the Past Six Months ▪ Project Goals and Scope ▪ Advisory Groups ▪ Imagine Austin Plan Framework ▪ Imagine Austin Implementation ▪ Project Timeline 2 Why Updating Imagine Austin Matters ▪ Provides a guiding framework Turning community, Council, and department priorities into actionable programs ▪ Cross-departmental alignment and collaboration Breaking down silos so departments can work together more easily and effectively ▪ Provides a strong foundation for decision making Guides choices with up-to-date policies and alignment across citywide plans ▪ Strengthens how the City operates Building a more proactive city 3 Overview of the Past Six Months AUG 28, 2025 SEP - NOV 2025 NOV 20, 2025 NOV 2025 - PRESENT Resolution Adopted Consultant Selected and Onboarded City Council Reallocated $1.5M of IA’s $3M Budget Project Rescoping Phase • Refined scope based on reduced project budget • Identified staff tasks and internal responsibilities 4 Project Goals ▪ Develop a Place Types map to support consistent land use planning throughout Austin that helps achieve citywide goals while recognizing the needs of different communities. ▪ Create regular engagement opportunities with the community. ▪ Update policies to provide clear guidance for current and future planning and decision-making. ▪ Refine the plan document for clearer organization and to be more user-friendly. ▪ Strengthen alignment between Imagine Austin and other citywide strategic plans to provide clearer direction and consistency. 5 Project Scope CONSULTANT LED CITY STAFF LED Project Support Existing Conditions and Future Trends Assessment Task 0 Task 1 Task 2 Task 3 Engagement Vision and Goals Task 4 Priority Programs and Policies Land Use Goals and Policies Task 5 Place Types Palette and Methodology Place Types Map Task 6 Task 7 Task 8 Task 9 Plan Alignment Implementation Document Design Task 10 Plan Writing 6 Imagine Austin Community Working Group Evaluation and Selection Process ▪ Applications: ~360 applications ▪ Evaluation Committee comprised of seven departments ▪ Austin Communications and Engagement ▪ Austin Development Services ▪ Austin Housing ▪ Austin Planning ▪ Austin Public Health ▪ Austin Watershed Protection Final Working Group ▪ 45 members - aimed to reflect City of Austin demographics as closely as possible ▪ Duration: 5-6 meetings – Spring 2026 to Summer 2027 ▪ Goal: Support with the creation of the Place Types Map and policy revisions 7 Demographic Breakdown of Working …
