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
