14 SP-2017-0387C(XT3) - Powell Lane Plaza - Site Plan Extension; District 4 - Staff Report

Planning Commission – July 14, 2026

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PLANNING COMMISSION SITE PLAN EXTENSION REVIEW SHEET CASE NUMBER: PROJECT NAME: SP-2017-0387C(XT3) Powell Lane Plaza – Dite plan Extension PC DATE: July 14, 2026 ADDRESS: COUNCIL DISTRICT: NEIGBORHOOD PLAN: Georgian Acres WATERSHED: 8240 Georgian Dr 4 Little Walnut Creek (Urban) OWNER: AGENT: Simon A Wallace 1194 Chestnut Ave Austin, TX 78702 Thrower Design LLC (Ron Thrower) 2880 Donnell Dr #2802 Round Rock, TX 78664 (512)-476-4456 CASE MANAGER: Gabriel Guerrero Jr. gabriel.guerrero@austintexas.gov (512) 978-4658 PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT: The applicant is requesting a five year extension to a previously approved site plan. The site development permit SP-2017-0387C was issued on May 01, 2019. The request for a one year extension was approved pursuant to SP-2017-0387C(XT) with the expiration date of May 01, 2023. An additional request for a three year extension was approved pursuant to SP-2017- 0387C(XT2) with the expiration date of May 01, 2026. The site was approved for the construction of one office building and one storage building with associated parking and installation of water and wastewater services. The owner is requesting this extension to allow for additional time due to market demands before initiating construction. There are no new or additional improvements proposed with this extension request. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval to extend this site plan permit by five years from May 01, 2026 to May 01, 2031, based on the case meeting criteria from LDC Section 25-5-62(C)(1)(a). 25-5-63(C) Extension of released site plan by the Land Use Commission: The Land Use Commission may extend the expiration date of a released site plan beyond the date established by this chapter if the Land Use Commission determines that the request complies with the requirements for extension by the director under Section 25-5-62 (Extension Of Released Site Plan By Director). 25-5-62(C) The director may extend the expiration date of a released administrative site plan one time for a period of one year if the director determines that there is good cause for the requested 14 SP-2017-0387C(XT3) - Powell Lane Plaza - Site Plan Extension; District 41 of 5SP-2017-0387C(XT2) Powell Lane Plaza Site Plan Extension 2 extension; and (1) the director determines that: (a) the site plan substantially complies with the requirements that apply to a new application for site plan approval; (b) the applicant filed the original application for site plan approval with the good faith expectation that the site plan would be constructed; (c) the applicant constructed at least one structure shown on the original site plan that is suitable for permanent occupancy; or (d) the applicant has constructed a significant portion of the infrastructure required for development of the original site plan; and PROJECT INFORMATION: SITE AREA: .7451 acres EXIST. ZONING: CS-MU-CO-NP ALLOWED F.A.R.: 2:1 MAX. BLDG. COVERAGE: 95% MAX. IMPERVIOUS CVRG: 95% PROPOSED ACCESS: Georgian Dr. EXISTING F.A.R.: 0.20:1 EXISTING BLDG. CVRG: 12.1% EXISTING IMPERVIOUS CVRG: 55.46% SUMMARY COMMENTS ON SITE PLAN: Land Use: The lot is zoned CS-MU-CO-NP. All site calculations are within the allowed amount. Environmental: All environmental comments have been cleared Transportation: All transportation comments have been cleared SURROUNDING CONDITIONS: Zoning/ Land Use North: MF-3-NP, Multi Family Res South: LR-NP, Commercial East: SF-3-NP, Single Family Res West: CS-CO-NP, Commercial NEIGHBORHOOD ORGNIZATIONS: Austin Neighborhoods Council, Friends of Austin Neighborhoods, Georgian Acres Neigh. Assn., Go Austin Vamos Austin - North , Homeless Neighborhood Association, North Lamar/Georgian Acres Neighborhood Team Abutting Streets: Street: Georgian Dr Pavement Width: 60’ Classification: Level 2 14 SP-2017-0387C(XT3) - Powell Lane Plaza - Site Plan Extension; District 42 of 5 14 SP-2017-0387C(XT3) - Powell Lane Plaza - Site Plan Extension; District 43 of 53C FOR SOUTHWEST ENGINEERS, LLC TBPE F-1909, FOR ONLY 3C 3/27/2026 2,678 SF 3C 3C REV. OFFICE BLDG FOR NEW FOOTPRINT, UTILITIES, PARKING/PAVING, GRADING, LANDSCAPING (R)1,3,6,7,10 11,13,14,16,17 18 0 18,001 55.46% SD 4/21/202604/21/202614 SP-2017-0387C(XT3) - Powell Lane Plaza - Site Plan Extension; District 44 of 53C FOR SOUTHWEST ENGINEERS, LLC TBPE F-1909, FOR ONLY 3C 3/27/2026 ' 5 . 1 1 59.5' 3' SIDEWALK 25.0' PROPOSED ±2,678 SF TWO-STORY OFFICE BUILDING 4 5 . 0 ' 4.5' X 4.5' LANDING BY ENTRANCE FFE = 709.10 3.0' 6 . 0 ' FDC LOCATION 6' SIDEWALK LOT 2, RESUB FIRE HOAGLAND ADD. FIRE 1 7 . 5 ' 9.0' FIRE 1H R3.0' FIRE ADA ROUTE ACCESSIBLE PARKING WITH SIGN 35.3' EXISTING 1260 SF STORAGE BUILDING 3 5 . 4 ' FFE = 708.00 FFE = 708.00 R3.0' EXISTING SLAB OF REMOVE PORTION OF STRUCTURE TO REMAIN FIRE FIRE E R F I 3C ±4,200 SF OF 100% GRASS COVERED GRASSPAVE2 FLEXIBLE PLASTIC POROUS PAVING, OR APPROVED EQUAL 3C 3,938 14,063 0.090 0.323 12.13% 43.33% R3.0' ' 0 . 5 EDGE OF PAVEMENT ACCESS DRIVEWAY WITH DIMENSIONS (FOR REFERENCE ONLY) 3C 3C 3C REVISED PARKING & TABLES, ADDED POROUS PAVING, REPLACED... 3/27/2026 (CONT.)...EXISTING OFFICE W/ NEW BUILDING 60' 3C 26' 3C 3,938 12.1% 3C 0.20:1 3C General Commercial Services (CS) 0 3C 1 3C 6616 3,938 12.1% 0.20:1 26' 3C 3C EI By: FD3458Date: 04/06/2026Engineering and Plan ReviewC3By: FD3458Date: 04/06/2026Engineering and Plan ReviewC3April 13, 2026Preston PendleyAustin WaterC304/21/202614 SP-2017-0387C(XT3) - Powell Lane Plaza - Site Plan Extension; District 45 of 5