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ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET CASE: C14-2026-0016 – Wickersham Retail DISTRICT: 3 ADDRESS: 4544 E Oltorf St ZONING FROM: GR-MU-CO TO: GR-MU-CO, to change conditions of zoning* *Applicant is requesting to amend the conditional overlay to remove Service Station from the list of prohibited uses SITE AREA: 0.11 Acres PROPERTY OWNER Wickersham Enterprises LLC (Abdul K Patel) AGENT: Land Answers, Inc (Jim Witliff) CASE MANAGER: Reese McMichael (512-974-7633, reese.mcmichael@austintexas.gov) STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends denial of the applicant’s request. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: August 25, 2026: August 11, 2026: APPROVED A POSTPONEMENT REQUEST BY THE NEIGHBORHOOD TO AUGUST 25, 2026 [F. MAXWELL; C. HANEY – 2ND] (8-0) – A. LAN, N. BARRERA-RAMIREZ, B. BEDROSIAN, P. BRETON – ABSENT; ONE VACANCY CITY COUNCIL ACTION: ORDINANCE NUMBER: ISSUES: None at this time. 07 C14-2026-0016 - Wickersham Retail; District 31 of 27C14-2026-0016 – Wickersham Retail Page 2 CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: The subject rezoning area consists of approximately 0.11 acres on a 2.037 acre parcel located at the northern corner of the intersection of East Oltorf Street and Wickersham Lane, within 0.2 miles of Pleasant Valley Road, an Imagine Austin Corridor. The site is currently an undeveloped lot that is zoned community commercial, mixed use – conditional overlay (GR- MU-CO) combining district zoning. Both East Oltorf Street and Wickersham Lane are both ASMP Level 3 roadways at this location. All parcels immediately surrounding this location are zoned Low-density Multifamily Residential, Neighborhood combining district (MF-2- NP). These properties are the Monaco Condominiums to the North, Chamonix Condos to the Southwest, Treehouse Apartments to the South, Coppertree Apartments to the Southeast, and the High Point Village Apartments to the East. This property is mostly within the half-mile station areas of the Sheringham stop and Oltorf East stop on the Rapid 800 bus route as well as the one-mile station area of the Pleasant Valley station of CapMetro’s forthcoming Blue Line light rail route, and is also within the equitable transit-oriented development overlay (ETOD) – positioning this property as a strong possible candidate for future ETOD combining district zoning. The intent of the ETOD overlay is to encourage and enhance transit-supportive land uses and facilitate public realm activation through bicycle, pedestrian, and transit connectivity projects. When Phase 1 of the ETOD Overlay was adopted by the Austin City Council in 2024, Austin Planning staff recommended that properties within the overlay area east of Interstate 35 be deferred for rezoning into the ETOD combining district until the East Riverside Corridor (ERC) Regulating Plan had been updated to align with the ETOD initiative. The update to the ERC regulating plan was commenced in 2024 at the direction of the Austin City Council and is anticipated to be brought to Council for adoption in the spring of 2027. Along with being situated in the ETOD overlay area, this property is also within the study area of the ERC regulating plan update. The goals of the ERC update initiative are to focus on equitable, transit-oriented, and walkable development by laying out strategies for housing affordability, urban design, and mobility in the area, and define development standards and guidelines for connectivity, safety, and infrastructure improvements. The Applicant is requesting that an amendment be made to the conditional overlay for this property, established by ordinance no. 20130214-066, to remove service station from the list of uses that are prohibited to take place on this property. The applicant’s original request was to amend the conditional overlay for the entire 2.037 acre area of the property, but the applicant has since amended their rezoning application to only amend the conditional overlay for an area of 0.11 acres located approximately in the center of the property. Please Refer to Exhibit A (Zoning Map). Staff is recommending denial of the proposed amendment to the conditional overlay. The applicant does not agree with the staff’s recommendation. 07 C14-2026-0016 - Wickersham Retail; District 32 of 27 C14-2026-0016 – Wickersham Retail Page 3 BASIS OF RECOMMENDATION: 1. The proposed zoning should be consistent with the purpose statement of the district sought. The Community Commercial (GR) designation is intended for office and commercial uses serving neighborhood and community needs, including both unified shopping centers and individually developed commercial sites, and typically requiring locations accessible from major traffic ways. The Mixed Use (MU) combining district is intended for combination with selected base districts, in order to permit any combination of office, retail, commercial, and residential uses within a single development. The Conditional Overlay (CO) combining district may be applied in combination with any base district. The district is intended to provide flexible and adaptable use or site development regulations by requiring standards tailored to individual properties. 2. The rezoning should be consistent with the policies and principles adopted by the City Council. The amendment of this property’s conditional overlay to allow for the development of a service station on this property would be inconsistent with the policies and principles adopted by the City Council because this property largely sits within the Equitable Transit-oriented Development overlay – a land use overlay category intended to facilitate transit-supportive uses; a service station is not typically regarded as a transit-supportive use and would therefore be inconsistent with the City Council’s objective of encouraging the creation of walkable neighborhoods near major transit stations (Pleasant Valley light rail station). Furthermore, the Austin City Council passed Resolution No. 20240201-054 to direct Austin Planning staff to update the East Riverside Corridor Master Plan and Regulating Plan to better align with the ETOD initiative by putting forth strategies to enhance multi-modal transportation and establish guidelines and standards for transit-oriented development. Staff took into consideration that this property is located within the study area of the East Riverside Corridor Master Plan and Regulating Plan. 3. Zoning should promote clearly-identified community goals, such as creating employment opportunities or providing for affordable housing. Allowing for the development of a service station at this location does not reasonably relate to the goals and priorities established for this area by the residents of Pleasant Valley in the East Riverside/Oltorf Combined Neighborhood Plan. These goals/priorities seek to enhance local environmental characteristics, promote pedestrian and cyclist mobility, encourage urban design best practices, and provide affordable housing. 07 C14-2026-0016 - Wickersham Retail; District 33 of 27 C14-2026-0016 – Wickersham Retail Page 4 EXISTING ZONING AND LAND USES: ZONING GR-MU-CO Site North MF-2-NP South MF-2-NP East MF-2-NP; MF-2 West MF-2 LAND USES Undeveloped Condominium Residential (Monaco Condominiums) Multifamily Residential (Treehouse Apartments) Multifamily Residential (Coppertree Apartments; High Point Village Apartments) Multifamily Residential (Chamonix Apartments) NEIGHBORHOOD PLANNING AREA: Pleasant Valley WATERSHED: Country Club West – Suburban CAPITOL VIEW CORRIDOR: No SCENIC ROADWAY: No SCHOOLS: Del Valle Independent School District Smith Elementary School Ojeda Middle School Del Valle High School COMMUNITY REGISTRY LIST: Monaco South East Austin Del Valle Independent School District Del Valle Community Coalition Pleasant Valley Crossing Garden Homeowners Assn. East Riverside Neighborhood Contact Team Southeast Austin Neighborhood Alliance Overton Family Committee Preservation Austin Austin Neighborhoods Council Friends of Austin Neighborhoods Homeless Neighborhood Assn. Austin Independent School District AREA CASE HISTORIES: NUMBER REQUEST COMMISSION C14-2020-0056 (4544 East Oltorf Street) C14-2024-0141 (4544 East Oltorf Street) GR-MU-CO to GR- MU-CO, to change a condition of zoning GR-MU-CO to CS- 1-CO Recommend denial (07/28/2020) To grant CS-1-CO, with CO establishing prohibited uses – including service station. [Ordinance 20250130-107] (11/19/2024) CITY COUNCIL Application withdrawn Approved as PC recommended (1/20/2025) 07 C14-2026-0016 - Wickersham Retail; District 34 of 27 C14-2026-0016 – Wickersham Retail Page 5 RELATED CASES: ADDITIONAL STAFF COMMENTS: Comprehensive Planning Project Name and Proposed Use: 4544 E OLTORF STREET. C14-2026-0016. Project: Wickersham Retail. 0.11 acres from GR-MU-CO to GR-MU-CO. Existing: vacant. Proposed: gasoline/service station. Note that this rezoning seeks to delete Service Station from the list of Prohibited Uses. Yes Y Imagine Austin Decision Guidelines Complete Community Measures * Imagine Austin Growth Concept Map: Located within or adjacent to an Imagine Austin Activity Center, Imagine Austin Activity Corridor, or Imagine Austin Job Center as identified the Growth Concept Map. Names of Activity Centers/Activity Corridors/Job Centers *: • 0.19 miles to Pleasant Valley Activity Corridor Y Mobility and Public Transit *: Located within 0.25 miles of public transit stop and/or light rail station. • Adjacent to bus stops along Wickersham Lane Y Mobility and Bike/Ped Access *: Adjoins a public sidewalk, shared path, and/or bike lane. • Sidewalk and bike lane present along E Oltorf Street Connectivity, Good and Services, Employment *: Provides or is located within 0.50 miles to goods and services, and/or employment center. Connectivity and Food Access *: Provides or is located within 0.50 miles of a grocery store/farmers market. Connectivity and Education *: Located within 0.50 miles from a public school or university. Connectivity and Healthy Living *: Provides or is located within 0.50 miles from a recreation area, park or walking trail. Connectivity and Health *: Provides or is located within 0.50 miles of health facility (ex: hospital, urgent care, doctor’s office, drugstore clinic, and/or specialized outpatient care.) Housing Choice *: Expands the number of units and housing choice that suits a variety of household sizes, incomes, and lifestyle needs of a diverse population (ex: apartments, triplex, granny flat, live/work units, cottage homes, and townhomes) in support of Imagine Austin and the Strategic Housing Blueprint. Housing Affordability *: Provides a minimum of 10% of units for workforce housing (80% MFI or less) and/or fee in lieu for affordable housing. Mixed use *: Provides a mix of residential and non-industrial uses. Culture and Creative Economy *: Provides or is located within 0.50 miles of a cultural resource (ex: library, theater, museum, cultural center). Culture and Historic Preservation: Preserves or enhances a historically and/or culturally significant site. 07 C14-2026-0016 - Wickersham Retail; District 35 of 27 C14-2026-0016 – Wickersham Retail Page 6 Creative Economy: Expands Austin’s creative economy (ex: live music venue, art studio, film, digital, theater.) Workforce Development, the Economy and Education: Expands the economic base by creating permanent jobs, especially in industries that are currently not represented in a particular area or that promotes a new technology, and/or promotes educational opportunities and workforce development training. Industrial Land: Preserves or enhances industrial land. Y Not located over Edwards Aquifer Contributing Zone or Edwards Aquifer Recharge Zone 4 Number of “Yes’s” Drainage The developer is required to submit a pre- and post-development drainage analysis at the subdivision and site plan stage of the development process. The City’s Land Development Code and Drainage Criteria Manual require that the Applicant demonstrate through engineering analysis that the proposed development will have no identifiable adverse impact on surrounding properties. Environmental The site is not located over the Edwards Aquifer Recharge Zone. The site is in the Country Club West Watershed of the Colorado River Basin, which is classified as a Suburban Watershed by Chapter 25-8 of the City's Land Development Code. The site is in the Desired Development Zone. Under current watershed regulations, development or redevelopment on this site will be subject to the following impervious cover limits: Development Classification % of Gross Site Area % of Gross Site Area Single-Family (minimum lot size 5750 sq. ft.) Other Single-Family or Duplex Multifamily Commercial 50% 55% 60% 80% with Transfers 60% 60% 70% 90% Standard landscaping and tree protection will be required in accordance with LDC 25-2 and 25-8 for all development and/or redevelopment. At this time, site specific information is unavailable regarding vegetation, areas of steep slope, or other environmental features such as bluffs, springs, canyon rimrock, caves, sinkholes, and wetlands. 07 C14-2026-0016 - Wickersham Retail; District 36 of 27 C14-2026-0016 – Wickersham Retail Page 7 Under current watershed regulations, development or redevelopment requires water quality control with increased capture volume and control of the 2 year storm on site. At this time, no information has been provided as to whether this property has any preexisting approvals that preempt current water quality or Code requirements. . PARD – Planning and Design Review Parkland dedication fees may apply to any future site or subdivision applications resulting from this rezoning. As of January 1, 2024, new commercial, non-residential uses are not subject to parkland dedication requirements at the time of site plan and subdivision. Site Plan FYI: All comments regarding the effects of the proposed rezoning on subsequent Site Plan Review applications are intended to assist in identifying potential development constraints but do not include all regulations which may affect a specific proposal. Changes to property boundaries and requests for development cannot include all regulatory limitations which may apply to a specific subject to modification or reconsideration if affected by a change in property boundaries or if development is proposed on only a portion of the land proposed for rezoning. These comments are intended to assist in identifying potential development constraints, but do not address the actual restrictions which will apply to a specific development proposal. Austin Development Services offers a variety of pre-application review options to assist in evaluating specific development proposals prior to Site Plan Application. Site plans will be required for any new development except for residential only project with up to 4 units. Any new development is subject to Subchapter E. Design Standards and Mixed Use. Additional comments will be made when the site plan is submitted. A new zoning ordinance will be required to allow for Service Station use in this zoning area. The current ordinance 20130214-066 prohibits this use. 07 C14-2026-0016 - Wickersham Retail; District 37 of 27 C14-2026-0016 – Wickersham Retail Page 8 Transportation – Engineering Review The adjacent street characteristics table is provided below: Name ASMP Classification ASMP Required ROW Existing ROW Existing Pavement Sidewalks Bicycle Route Capital Metro (within ¼ mile) E. Oltorf St. Level 3 – 116’ 85’ 60’ Yes Yes Yes Minor Arterial Wickersham Ln. Level 3 – Minor Arterial 80’ 74’ 42’ Yes Yes Yes Austin Water Utility No comments on zoning change. The landowner intends to serve the site with existing City of Austin water utilities. Depending on the development plans submitted, water and or wastewater service extension requests may be required. All water and wastewater construction must be inspected by the City of Austin. For more information pertaining to the Service Extension Request process and submittal requirements contact the Austin Water SER team at ser@austintexas.gov. INDEX OF EXHIBITS AND ATTACHMENTS TO FOLLOW: Exhibit A: Zoning Map Exhibit B: Aerial Photograph Applicant’s Summary Letter & Support Letter Correspondence 07 C14-2026-0016 - Wickersham Retail; District 38 of 27 C14-2026-0016 – Wickersham Retail SP-02-031 D C14-05-0113.04 Page 9 06-0138 SP07-0126C C14..Q6.0138 7'3-37 ERG APARTMENTS C14-2022-0172 ERC P83-51 69-235 APARTMENTS CP14-72-066 72-239 CONDOS P84-044 MF-2 72-239 MF -NP SP97-0427C � SP-01-048 05-0111 DENIED GO-CO-NP l2ZJ SUBJECT TRACT 0 PENDING CASE 1 _ _ 1 ZONING BOUNDARY ZONING ZONING CASE#: C14-2026-0016 Exhibit A - Zoning Map l" 400' This product is for informational purposes and may not have been prepared for or be suitable for legal, engineering, or surveying purposes. It does not represent an on-the-ground survey and represents only the approximate relative location of property boundaries. This product has been produced by Austin Planning for the sole purpose of geographic reference. No warranty is made by the City of Austin regarding specific accuracy or completeness. 84-247 IA Austin Created: 7/20/2026 07 C14-2026-0016 - Wickersham Retail; District 39 of 27C14-2026-0016 – Wickersham Retail Page 10 N A l" = 400' 1 • • .1 ZONING BOUNDARY W PENDING CASE CREEK BUFFER ZONING CASE#: LOCATION: SUBJECT AREA: MANAGER: C 14-2026-0016 4544 E Oltorf St 0.118Acres Reese McMichael This product has been produced by Austin Planning for the sole purpose of geographic reference. No warranty is made by the City of Austin regarding specific accuracy or completeness. Exhibit B - Aerial Map IA. Austin Created: 7/20/2026 07 C14-2026-0016 - Wickersham Retail; District 310 of 27C14-2026-0016 – Wickersham Retail Page 11 September 10, 2025 City of Austin Development Services Dear Zoning Review Staff, The purpose of this rezoning application is to modify Ordinance No. 20130214-066, by deleting Service Station from the list of Prohibited Uses. When this property was zoned in 2013 it was owned by a different entity. At that time, the adjacent Monaco Condominiums HOA did not feel comfortable with Service Station being a Permitted Land Use. However, Monaco HOA now has a high level of confidence in the new property owner and they have agreed to support rezoning to allow a Service Station use on this propert , as part of the approved retail site plan. Their Letter of Support is attached. Applicant's Summary Letter 07 C14-2026-0016 - Wickersham Retail; District 311 of 27C14-2026-0016 – Wickersham Retail Page 12 Letter of Rezoning Support 2440 Wickersham Lane Dear City of A stin Staff, Planning Commissioners, and City Council Members: The adjacent onaco Condominiums HOA wishes to register our support for rezoning the adjacent 1.96 acre property referenced in Ordinance No. 20130214-066, by modifying Part 2, Paragraph C of the ordinance, to delete Service Station as a Prohibited Use. We believe that adding fuel sales to the proposed convenience store wilt benefit this neighborhood. The property wner has agreed to install a Hazardous Material Intercept, to prevent pollution in the event of a fuel spill. Thank you for your support of this request. Gi:"JibfJ,l Alen J. Stepha s President Monaco Condominiums HOA 07 C14-2026-0016 - Wickersham Retail; District 312 of 27C14-2026-0016 – Wickersham Retail Page 13 From: To: Subject: Date: McMichael, Reese oppose rezoning case C14-2026-0016 Saturday, April 25, 2026 7:38:08 PM You don't often get email from . Learn why this is important External Email - Exercise Caution I am a resident & owner of 78741 Austin. I oppose the inclusion of a gas station very strongly. Reasons include: a) we already have a gas station at the corner of Pleasant Valley & E Oltorff and another one at the corner of Wickersham and E Riverside. b) ground water and soil contamination risks increase with fuel tanks needed for gas stations c) Many meaningful alternatives exist including a restaurant, food truck park Sincerely Nazan 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". 07 C14-2026-0016 - Wickersham Retail; District 313 of 27C14-2026-0016 – Wickersham Retail Page 14 From: To: Subject: Date: Tony Steinbach McMichael, Reese Rezoning Wickersham Lane Wednesday, April 22, 2026 7:03:14 PM You don't often get email from . Learn why this is important External Email - Exercise Caution I am a homeowner in the nearby community and am writing to express my concerns regarding rezoning case C14-2026-0016 (Wickersham Retail). I strongly oppose the proposed inclusion of a gas station at the corner across from our neighborhood due to the environmental and community impacts associated with this type of development. Gas stations present risks of soil and groundwater contamination from underground fuel storage tanks, which can lead to long-term consequences for surrounding properties and local ecosystems. In addition, increased air pollution from fuel emissions and higher vehicle traffic can negatively affect the health and quality of life of nearby residents. I am also concerned about stormwater runoff, as fuel residue and expanded pavement may contribute to pollutants entering nearby drainage systems and green spaces. Beyond these environmental concerns, the proposed development is likely to increase traffic congestion, noise levels, and safety risks at an already busy intersection, while also altering the overall character of the neighborhood. I respectfully urge you to deny or revise this rezoning request in favor of lower-impact, community-oriented development that better aligns with the needs and well-being of existing residents. 07 C14-2026-0016 - Wickersham Retail; District 314 of 27C14-2026-0016 – Wickersham Retail Thank you for your time and consideration. Page 15 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". 07 C14-2026-0016 - Wickersham Retail; District 315 of 27C14-2026-0016 – Wickersham Retail Page 16 From: To: Subject: Date: McMichael, Reese Rezoning case C14-2026-0016 (Wickersham Retail) Sunday, April 19, 2026 9:16:13 PM You don't often get email from . Learn why this is important External Email - Exercise Caution Dear Mr. McMichael, I am a homeowner in the nearby community and am writing to express my concerns regarding rezoning case C14-2026-0016 (Wickersham Retail). I strongly oppose the addition of a gas station at the corner across from our neighborhood due to the environmental and community impacts associated with this type of development. Gas stations pose a risk of soil and groundwater contamination from underground fuel storage tanks, which can have long-term consequences for surrounding properties and local ecosystems. Additionally, increased air pollution from fuel emissions and vehicle traffic can negatively impact the health and quality of life of nearby residents. I am also concerned about stormwater runoff, as fuel residue and increased pavement can contribute to pollution entering nearby drainage systems and green spaces. Beyond environmental concerns, this development is likely to increase traffic congestion, noise, and safety risks at an already busy intersection, while also impacting the overall character of the neighborhood. We currently have 6 gas stations within a mile radius with one being within .3 miles of the lot being rezoned. Another gas station would not benefit this community. I respectfully ask that you consider denying or revising this rezoning request to prioritize lower-impact, community- friendly development that better aligns with the needs and well-being of existing residents. Thank you for your time and consideration. Sincerely, Eva Gonzales 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 07 C14-2026-0016 - Wickersham Retail; District 316 of 27C14-2026-0016 – Wickersham Retail Page 17 From: To: Subject: Date: McMichael, Reese Opposition to Rezoning (C14-2026-0016) Sunday, April 19, 2026 1:23:47 PM You don't often get email from . Learn why this is important External Email - Exercise Caution Dear Reese McMichael, I strongly oppose the proposed zoning change and the construction of a gas station at this location. As the property immediately next door to and downhill from the proposed site, I am deeply concerned about the inevitable environmental and physical harm this project would bring to my neighborhood, my neighbors, and me. Placing a high-volume fueling station in such close proximity to residential homes creates unacceptable risks for pollution, noise, and traffic that will negatively impact our quality of life. In addition, the ongoing construction has caused significant damage and created serious safety hazards within my condominium unit, other units, and the surrounding common areas. Specific structural failures include a front door that cannot be secured, opened, or closed, and a sinking balcony that required emergency bracing to prevent further collapse. Additionally, the unit exhibits extensive cracking in the kitchen and foyer ceilings, while the floors and sliding glass door are visibly sloped. These issues have created a compromised living environment and caused substantial property damage. The neighbors and I urge the city to reject this rezoning request and immediately hold the developers accountable for the ongoing damage to our properties. Kind regards, Shawn McKinley 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". 07 C14-2026-0016 - Wickersham Retail; District 317 of 27C14-2026-0016 – Wickersham Retail Page 18 From: To: Subject: Date: McMichael, Reese Gas Station Rezoning Proposal Saturday, April 18, 2026 6:33:58 AM You don't often get email from . Learn why this is important External Email - Exercise Caution Greetings I am a homeowner in the nearby community and am writing to express my concerns regarding rezoning case C14-2026-0016 (Wickersham Retail). I strongly oppose the inclusion of a gas station at the corner across from our neighborhood due to the environmental and community impacts associated with this type of development. We already have several gas stations in a mile radius of our area including two just down the road from the Chamonix. It is excessive to add another to our neighborhood. Increased air pollution from fuel emissions and vehicle traffic can negatively impact the health and quality of life of nearby residents. I am also concerned about stormwater runoff, as fuel residue and increased pavement can contribute to pollution entering nearby drainage systems and green spaces. Beyond environmental concerns, this development is likely to increase traffic congestion, noise, and safety risks at an already busy intersection, while also impacting the overall character of the neighborhood. I respectfully ask that you consider denying or revising this rezoning request to prioritize lower-impact, community-friendly development that better aligns with the needs and well- being of existing residents. Thank you for your time and consideration. Sincerely, Robert Mauro Charmonix Condominiums 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". 07 C14-2026-0016 - Wickersham Retail; District 318 of 27C14-2026-0016 – Wickersham Retail Page 19 From: <> Sent: Monday, April 13, 2026 2:09 PM To: DSD Zoning Site Plan <DSDZoningSitePlan@austintexas.gov> Subject: Subject: Opposition to Rezoning Case C14-2026-0016 (Wickersham Retail) You don't often get email from . Learn why this is important External Email - Exercise Caution Zoning Management, I am a homeowner in the nearby community and am writing to express my concerns regarding rezoning case C14-2026-0016 (Wickersham Retail). I strongly oppose the inclusion of a gas station at the corner across from our neighborhood due to the environmental and community impacts associated with this type of development. Gas stations pose a risk of soil and groundwater contamination from underground fuel storage tanks, which can have long-term consequences for surrounding properties and local ecosystems. Additionally, increased air pollution from fuel emissions and vehicle traffic can negatively impact the health and quality of life of nearby residents. I am also concerned about stormwater runoff, as fuel residue and increased pavement can contribute to pollution entering nearby drainage systems and green spaces. Beyond environmental concerns, this development is likely to increase traffic congestion, noise, and safety risks at an already busy intersection, while also impacting the overall character of the neighborhood. I respectfully ask that you consider denying or revising this rezoning request to prioritize lower- impact, community-friendly development that better aligns with the needs and well-being of existing residents. Thank you for your time and consideration. Sincerely, Monica Amodeo 07 C14-2026-0016 - Wickersham Retail; District 319 of 27C14-2026-0016 – Wickersham Retail Page 20 From: To: Subject: Date: Kira Brinton McMichael, Reese Gas station on Oltorf Wednesday, April 22, 2026 6:22:33 PM You don't often get email from . Learn why this is important External Email - Exercise Caution Good Evening I am a resident of Chamonix apartments in Riverside and have heard of the plans to build a gas station On the corner of Wickersham and Olforf. I am sooo heartbroken hearing about these plans. Right before the construction, a local Mexican family started a food truck right there and I really had hope that riverside could do something meaningful in this area. Something that can bring the community together and can impact the community in a positive way. I am really PLEAING that there not be a gas station. There is quite literally 2 down the road. We do not need a gas station. 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For any additional questions or concerns, contact CSIRT at "cybersecurity@austintexas.gov". 07 C14-2026-0016 - Wickersham Retail; District 320 of 27C14-2026-0016 – Wickersham Retail Page 21 From: To: Cc: Subject: Date: McMichael, Reese C14-2026-0016 Tuesday, August 4, 2026 3:28:13 PM You don't often get email from . Learn why this is important External Email - Exercise Caution In 2013 the Monaco Condominium HOA, the Chamonix Condominium HOA, and EROC Contact Team negotiated in good faith with the owner of the property on the northwest corner of the intersection of Wickersham and East Oltorf. The result was Council Ordinance 20130214-066, which prohibited services stations on this property. In 2025 the communities granted modifications to the 2013 ordinance (Ordinance 20250130-107) but maintained the prohibition on service stations. Now the owner wants to ignore the wishes of the residential neighborhoods and build a service station. The community still does not want the noise, lights, and traffic of a service station. Please inform the Planning Commission that the EROC Contact Team has not changed their opposition to a service station on this property. Malcolm Yeatts Chair, EROC Contact Team CC: Jennifer Martinez Monaco Condominiums Johnese Ramirez Charmonix Condominiums 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". 07 C14-2026-0016 - Wickersham Retail; District 321 of 27C14-2026-0016 – Wickersham Retail Page 22 From: To: Subject: Date: Attachments: McMichael, Reese Re: Monaco - Next Door Development Rezoning Hearing - August 11 Tuesday, August 11, 2026 8:35:33 AM image001.png You don't often get email from . Learn why this is important External Email - Exercise Caution Reese, Though I have received the form in the mail to submit comments given my work schedule I am unable to complete and mail the form before today's meeting. Therefore I would like to provide my specific comments in email here for consideration. I strenuously object to the allowance of construction of a service station on the corner of Oltorf and Wickersham. There is already a convenient station at the corner of Oltorf and Pleasant Valley only one block away, a convenience store at the corner of Wickersham and Riverside one block in the other direction and on the fourth corner of the block is the grocery store which also provides gasoline. As I understand it it is a city of Austin priority to maintain a walkable, neighborhood environment in this area. Given my work schedule and exercise routine, I frequently walk in early mornings past this corner and already find Crossing Oltorf and Crossing Wickersham at that corner to be fairly dangerous in early light conditions even when wearing a light colored shirt and a headlamp and using crosswalk signals appropriately. Adding gas station driveway entrances where in my experience drivers are often inattentive to pedestrians adds an extra and unnecessary hazard for the many pedestrians in this area who like myself walk for exercise or who walk to bus stations at early hours for transportation to and from work as well as walking after sunset on the return during some time of year. Furthermore, as a resident of the neighboring Monaco Condominiums I was not present at any board meeting where support for this project was discussed nor were owners notified of this decision and this letter of support is not representative of all owners. It has been reported to owners through our HOA that construction has already resulted in cracks to interior walls that could be indicative of even more significant damage. Additionally the foundations of the construction which has inexplicably already begun prior to rezoning has multiple drain pipes that would lead to a short slope of grass then directly onto the sidewalk behind my building which could make it impassable after rains and potentially include gasoline residue in the runoff. Furthermore though I have the utmost Sympathy for the unhoused, the service station already present at the corner of Oltorf and Pleasant Valley attracts many panhandlers including some in need of City Mental Health Services who in one example tend to lie down in the middle of the parking lot; I Can Only Imagine that an additional station might exacerbate the problem and regenerate the population in the mostly vacant unhoused camp along Oltorf east of Wickersham by which I must frequently pass in the dark on exercise walks. If the commercial rezoning were to install a local coffee shop or restaurant I would have similar concerns about inattentive traffic leaving the driveways endangering pedestrians but at least that would add to rather than detract from the Ambiance of the neighborhood. Finally, the gas station already present on the corner of Oltorf and Pleasant Valley seems to be a franchise with a local franchisee and I fear that their business might suffer as a result of an additional unnecessary gas station. This covers the majority of my concerns but is not exhaustive. I hope that you will include my comments in your report if they cannot be conveyed to the council during the meeting. Unfortunately even if the meeting is rescheduled I will be out of the country from August 15th through the 31st. 07 C14-2026-0016 - Wickersham Retail; District 322 of 27C14-2026-0016 – Wickersham Retail Best regards, Monica Page 23 07 C14-2026-0016 - Wickersham Retail; District 323 of 27C14-2026-0016 – Wickersham Retail Page 24 From: To: Subject: Date: McMichael, Reese Postponement request for C14-2026-0016 Tuesday, August 11, 2026 5:07:03 PM You don't often get email from . Learn why this is important External Email - Exercise Caution C14-2026-0016 – Wickersham Retail Hello, I’m a resident of Monaco condominiums, and have lived here for 4 years. I strongly oppose the building of another gas station right next to where we live and our water supply. Monaco residents and our HOA needs more time to prepare to share environmental concerns regarding the clay soil, gas leaks, and the very unstable clay soil. I live in building one right below the current site and we recently had our foundation replaced. We have had many plumbing issues regularly already. I am humbly asking for a postponement until September, as the builder needs to talk to our HOA so everyone is on the same page. Nobody here supports a gas station right above where we live when we have had so many issues already. Thanks for your time! Will Tanner, Monaco Condominiums on East Oltorf St. 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". 07 C14-2026-0016 - Wickersham Retail; District 324 of 27C14-2026-0016 – Wickersham Retail Page 25 From: To: Subject: Date: McMichael, Reese Postpone request Tuesday, August 11, 2026 4:53:33 PM [You don't often get email from https://aka.ms/LearnAboutSenderIdentification ] . Learn why this is important at External Email - Exercise Caution Good evening, I’m requesting a postponement of Rezoning Application Public Hearing (Case No. C14-2026-0016). The City of Austin has scheduled the public hearing for Case No. C14-2026-0016, the rezoning application affecting the property adjacent to Monaco Condominiums today. I am an owner at Monaco and would like to be able to attend in person to oppose this change in zoning. Zoning decisions are made on behalf of the safety of the cities residents. To approve this rezoning request in favor of a gas station or laundromat puts the health and safety of the Monaco community at risk. The developer shared plans for a convenience store and deli to our community years ago and has since disregarded the wellbeing of our community. We are already a community of under represented and disadvantage peoples comprised of the aging, disabled, low income and people of color. Approving this rezoning request would add to the history of systemic racism and oppression experienced by those of us living on the East corridor of I-35. Thank you for your consideration postponing today’s Rezoning Application Public Hearing (Case No. C14-2026- 0016). Best, Sarah Scarberry 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". 07 C14-2026-0016 - Wickersham Retail; District 325 of 27C14-2026-0016 – Wickersham Retail Page 26 From: To: Subject: Date: Nicole Riggin McMichael, Reese No gas station next door - Monaco condominiums Tuesday, August 11, 2026 4:50:03 PM You don't often get email from . Learn why this is important External Email - Exercise Caution hello- am writing on behalf of myself and, I believe, many residents of the Monaco Condominiums to formally express our strong opposition to the proposed development of a gas station on the lot adjacent to our community. As Monaco condominium residents, we do not support having a gas station directly next to our homes. A development of this nature would have a significant impact on our community and our quality of life, including concerns regarding increased traffic, noise, lighting, fumes, safety, and the overall character and value of our residential property. Our property value has decreased each year and this will only escalate the value. We respectfully ask to formally communicate the residents’ opposition to this proposed development and to take whatever steps are available to the association to advocate on behalf of Monaco residents. We would also appreciate being informed of any upcoming zoning hearings, city meetings, public comment periods, or other opportunities where residents can voice their concerns directly. This is our home, and we believe the residents of Monaco should have a meaningful voice in what is developed immediately adjacent to our community. Please confirm that our concerns have been received. Best, Nicole 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". 07 C14-2026-0016 - Wickersham Retail; District 326 of 27C14-2026-0016 – Wickersham Retail Page 27 From: Sent: Monday, August 17, 2026 1:06 PM To: Hadri, Cynthia <Cynthia.Hadri@austintexas.gov> Subject: OPPOSITION to Case C14-2026-0016 (Wickersham Retail) You don't often get email from . Learn why this is important External Email - Exercise Caution I am a resident living near the proposed Wickersham Retail site, and I am writing to strongly oppose the request to allow a service station at 4544 E. Oltorf Street. Our immediate residential area is already facing significant safety challenges. Our apartment complex currently struggles with ongoing theft and vandalism, and the nearby Mobil station on Pleasant Valley and Oltorf has severe, unmanaged loitering issues. The situation at that intersection is so dangerous that I was personally attacked there, and I no longer feel safe walking in my own neighborhood. [1, 2] Adding a second gas station just one block away will only invite more crime and property damage into an area that is already actively targeted. Please protect our community, uphold the staff recommendation, and deny this zoning amendment. Thank you, Jessica Misitano 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". 07 C14-2026-0016 - Wickersham Retail; District 327 of 27