1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 DRAFT DOCUMENT (SUBJECT TO CHANGE) PART 1. The table in Subsection (D) of City Code Section 25-2-492 (Site Development Regulations) is amended to establish a maximum height of 350 feet for Central Business District (CBD) zoning district site development regulations and modify corresponding cells within the table to reflect Maximum Height/350/CBD. PART 2. Eligibility, Floor-to-Area Ratio and Height Maps (Figure 2) of City Code Section 25-2-586 (Downtown Density Bonus Program) is repealed in its entirety and replaced with the Eligibility, Floor-to-Area Ratio and Height Maps (Figure 2) attached to this ordinance as Exhibit “A”. PART 3. Paragraph (2), Subsection (B) (Downtown Density Bonus Maps and Table) of City Code Section 25-2-586 is amended to read as follows: (2) Properties in the Rainey Street Subdistrict may participate in the Downtown Density Bonus Program only for floor-to-area ratio that exceeds 8:1 or height above 350 feet. To achieve floor-to-area ratio up to 8:1 or height between 41 feet and 350 feet, properties in the Rainey Street Subdistrict must comply with Subsection (C)(4) of Section 25-2-739 (Rainey Street Subdistrict Regulations) of the City Code. PART 4. Paragraph (6), Subsection (B) (Downtown Density Bonus Maps and Table) of City Code Section 25-2-586 is amended to read as follows: (6) Notwithstanding the limitation provided for in Subsection (B)(3) of this section, the city council may grant [to an applicant] additional floor-to-area ratio or height that exceeds the maximum floor-to-area ratio or height in Figure 2 if: (a) The applicant wants to exceed floor-to-area ratio or height and has already achieved the maximum [floor-to-area ratio] in Figure 2 by participating in the Downtown Density Bonus Program; (b) The applicant submits a written request and rationale for the additional floor-to-area ratio or height to the director; (c) The director makes a written recommendation on the application and then 06 C20-2025-010 - CBD Amendments1 of 4 submits the recommendation to the Planning Commission for its review and recommendation; and (d) The city council determines that the additional floor-to-area ratio or height should be granted because: (i) The applicant has offered additional community benefits described in Subsections (E)(1)—(12) above and beyond those offered to achieve the floor-to-area ratio or …
C20-2025-010 ORDINANCE AMENDMENT REVIEW SHEET Amendment: C20-2025-010 Central Business District Amendments Description: Amend City Code Title 25 (Land Development) to establish a maximum building height limit within the Central Business District (CBD) zoning district and to amend the Downtown Density Bonus Program (DDBP) and Rainey Street Subdistrict regulations to modify allowable maximum building height when participating in the DDBP. Addendum: The proposed amendment to the Land Development Code to establish a maximum building height limit within the Central Business District (CBD) zoning district and to amend the Downtown Density Bonus Program (DDBP) and Rainey Street Subdistrict regulations to modify allowable maximum building height when participating in the DDBP includes a revision to the DDBP’s – Eligibility, Floor Area Ratio (FAR) and Height Map (Figure 2). Figure 2 indicates the current limits for administrative approval under the Downtown Density Bonus Program. Within the core of downtown, this map currently indicates a maximum administratively-approvable height of “No Limit” and a maximum FAR of 25:1. Applicants are allowed to exceed these administrative limits through discretionary approval by City Council. The proposed revision to Figure 2 is to change the “No Limit” height limit to “350 feet.” Applicants would continue to be able to exceed this administrative limit through discretionary approval by City Council. The subdistricts which currently allow for “No Limit” on building height have a maximum FAR which has served as the administrative cap for developments in each subdistrict. With the passage of SB 840, the City can no longer use a FAR limit as an administrative cap for multifamily residential and mixed use residential developments participating in the Downtown Density Bonus Program. Staff is proposing an amendment to Figure 2 in order to ensure that there is a limit to staff’s administrative authority to approve projects participating in the Downtown Density Bonus Program. Under the proposed amendment, Figure 2 would be amended to include both a FAR limit and height limit to which developments would be able to build when participating in the Downtown Density Bonus Program. To develop beyond the maximum FAR and heights shown on Figure 2, applicants would continue to be able to request additional FAR or height from Council through discretionary approval. Staff anticipates a larger update to the Downtown Density Bonus Program in 2026 which would allow for a more substantial overhaul to the mechanics of the program in the context of the continued evolution of …
PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR CALLED MEETING TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 2025 The Planning Commission convened in a regular meeting on Tuesday, September 23, 2025, 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 6:00 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Alice Woods Imad Ahmed Greg Anderson Peter Breton Joshua Hiller Felicity Maxwell Adam Powell Danielle Skidmore Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Nadia Barrera-Ramirez Commissioners Absent: Casey Haney Brian Bedrosian Patrick Howard Anna Lan Ex-Officio Members in Attendance Remotely: Jessica Cohen Ex-Officio Members Absent: TC Broadnax Candace Hunter Richard Mendoza 1 PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Planning Commission regular meeting on Tuesday, September 9, 2025, and the revised meeting minutes on Tuesday, August 26, 2025. The minutes from the meeting of Tuesday, September 9, 2025, and the revised meeting minutes on Tuesday, August 26, 2025, were approved on the consent agenda on Parliamentarian Ahmed’s motion, Secretary Maxwell’s second, on a 9-0 vote. Vice Chair Haney, and Commissioners Bedrosian, Howard, and Lan were absent. 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 Maureen Meredith, 512-974-2695, maureen.meredith@austintexas.gov Planning Department The motion to approve the Applicant’s postponement request to October 28, 2025, was approved on the consent agenda on Parliamentarian Ahmed’s motion, Secretary Maxwell’s second, on a 9-0 vote. Vice Chair Haney, and Commissioners Bedrosian, Howard and Lan were absent. 3. Rezoning: Location: C14-2025-0005 - Shady Lane; District 3 500 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) LI-CO-NP to LI-PDA-NP Applicant postponement request to October 28, 2025 Jonathan Tomko, 512-974-1057, jonathan.tomko@austintexas.gov Planning Department The motion to approve the Applicant’s postponement request to October 28, 2025, was approved on the consent agenda on Parliamentarian Ahmed’s motion, Secretary Maxwell’s second, on a 9-0 vote. Vice Chair Haney, and Commissioners Bedrosian, Howard and Lan were absent. 2 4. Plan Amendment: NPA-2025-0016.01 - P & P .72; District 3 Location: 905 Shady Lane, Boggy Creek Watershed; Govalle/Johnston Terrace Combined Neighborhood …
Dave Anderson dial: (512) 807-2900 danderson@drennergroup.com Ms. Lauren Middleton-Pratt Planning Department City of Austin 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Dr. Austin, TX 78752 October 13, 2025 Via Electronic Delivery Re: 1712 Rio Grande – Rezoning of a 0.3064-acre piece of property located at 1712 Rio Grande Street, Austin, Texas 78701 (the "Property") Dear Ms. Middleton-Pratt: As representatives of the owner of the Property, we respectfully submit the enclosed rezoning application package. The project is titled 1712 Rio Grande and is approximately 0.3064 acres in size, located at 1712 Rio Grande Street. The Property is in the full purpose jurisdiction of the City of Austin. The Property is currently zoned GO-ETOD-DBETOD (General Office-Equitable Transit- Oriented Development Overlay-Density Bonus Equitable Transit Oriented Development Overlay) district, and is more specifically located in the Judges Hill subdistrict of the Downtown Austin Plan (DAP). The requested rezoning is from GO-ETOD-DBETOD to DMU-H-ETOD-DBETOD-CO (Downtown Mixed Use-Historic Combining District-Equitable Transit-Oriented Development Overlay-Density Bonus Equitable Transit Oriented Development Overlay-Conditional Overlay) district. Because the request includes a Historic Combining District, this application includes all documentation and materials necessary for Historic Landmark Commission review. The Property is known as the Malcolm H. and Margaret Badger Reed House. The Reed House was constructed as a single-family home in 1909. Between 1929 and 1940, the house was occupied by fraternal organizations. Around 1980, the building was converted to office use. 2705 Bee Cave Road Suite 100 | Austin, Texas 78746 | 512-807-2900 | www.drennergroup.com 05 C14H-2025-0086 - Malcolm and Margaret Badger Reed House; District 91 of 2 P a g e | 2 The Reed House will continue to be used as an office. The purpose of the rezoning is to allow for a residential use in the walk-up basement while preserving the historic charm and character of the existing office building above. This request is consistent with proposed uses in the area. The Property is not located within a Neighborhood Planning Area. The Property is located in the Judges Hill subdistrict of the Downtown Austin Plan (DAP). The TIA Determination was processed and Kaylie Coleman of Transportation Department staff confirmed on July 21, 2025 that no Traffic Impact Analysis is required. In coordination with the Board representative of the Judges Hill Neighborhood Group, we have come to agreement on the prohibited uses to include as part of the conditional overlay (“- CO”) within the rezoning request. The proposed list of prohibited uses is …
Friday Oct. 10, 2025 Greetings Planning Commissioners, Ms. Cynthia Hadri, The Judges Hill Neighborhood is pleased to support the application for a zoning change for C14- 2025-0086- of 1712 Rio Grande Street from GO-ETOD-DBETOD to DMU-H- ETOD- DBETOD. The zoning application is scheduled for the Planning Commission meeting of October 14, 2025. We appreciate the sensitivity of the applicant to the historic nature of the area and their desire to preserve the outstanding building at 1712 Rio Grande with a plan for creative re-use that keeps it attuned to the Judges Hill District of Downtown. Sincerely, Megan Meisenbach Judges Hill Neighborhood 05 C14H-2025-0086 - Malcolm and Margaret Badger Reed House; District 91 of 2 Dear Members of the Austin City Council: I am writing in support of the zoning request for Case Number C14H-2025-0086, regarding the Margaret Badger and M.H. Reed House, located at 1712 Rio Grande Street. This request represents a meaningful commitment to preserving a historically significant property in the Judges Hill neighborhood. The owner’s willingness to restore the home’s historical character and architectural style will benefit the neighborhood and surrounding area. Thank you, Marisela Maddox Judges Hill resident 05 C14H-2025-0086 - Malcolm and Margaret Badger Reed House; District 92 of 2
October 14, 2025 Planning Commission City of Austin 301 W. Second St. Austin, TX 78701 Chair Woods and Members of the Planning Commission: As local stakeholders who care deeply about the vibrancy and affordability of our city, we are writing today to share our concerns regarding the proposed revisions to the current Downtown Density Bonus program. We appreciate City staff’s timely response to Senate Bill 840 and the ongoing effort to maintain a functioning Downtown Density Bonus program. AURA shares the broad goal of keeping this program successful, but we strongly urge the City to consider all options as it begins this revision process in the Central Business District. Specifically, in staff’s own analysis (PublicInput “Median Height for Developments in CBD”), the median height of new downtown towers has risen from roughly 200 feet in 2010 to over 520 feet today. We believe that setting a new 350-foot cap would therefore set the “bonus” threshold height far below what the local market already builds. Because the Downtown Density Bonus incentives would then start well beneath existing market height, it may fail to function as a true incentive and instead act as a constraint on housing supply in the core of our city. Given that Senate Bill 840 removed FAR limits for mixed-use and multifamily projects in commercial zones, we believe Austin’s response should reflect that by setting baseline entitlements that match actual development patterns. If the City wishes to preserve a density-bonus structure, it must ensure that participation genuinely provides additional capacity and public benefit, not merely permission to build projects. We are also concerned by the extremely prescriptive height map presented by staff. Rather than reflecting the organic pattern of downtown growth, it proposes a patchwork of arbitrary limits that would lock in existing disparities between blocks. The City should instead apply a consistent height baseline across the downtown core, allowing Austin’s center to evolve as a cohesive, mixed-use district rather than a mosaic of height restrictions. The AURA board encourages the City to focus its downtown program reforms on desired outcomes: more housing, better streetscapes, and stronger fiscal returns for our municipal finances. Aligning the base height with current and future development patterns will keep downtown growing, while reserving the Downtown Density Bonus program for clear, measurable benefits such as critical contributions to housing-related funding and public-realm improvements. Sincerely, Zach Faddis President, Board of Directors AURA 06 C20-2025-010 …
PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR CALLED MEETING TUESDAY, OCTOBER 14, 2025 The Planning Commission convened in a regular on Tuesday, October 14, 2025, 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 p.m. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance: Imad Ahmed Nadia Barrera-Ramirez Brian Bedrosian Peter Breton Casey Haney Anna Lan Felicity Maxwell Adam Powell Danielle Skidmore Alice Woods Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Danielle Skidmore Jessica Cohen Commissioners Absent: Patrick Howard Joshua Hiller Ex-Officio Members Absent: Candace Hunter 1 Vacancy on the Dais. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Philip Wiley: Gave examples of recent urban planning and housing develops in other major cities. 1 APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Planning Commission regular meeting on Tuesday, September 23, 2025. The minutes from the meeting of Tuesday, September 23, 2025, were approved on the consent agenda on Commissioner Powell’s motion, Secretary Maxwell’s second on a 10-0 vote. Commissioner Howard was off the dais. Commissioner Hiller was absent. 1 vacancy on the dais. PUBLIC HEARINGS 2. Plan Amendment: Location: Owner/Applicant: Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: NPA-2024-0018.01 - 7003, 7005, 7007 Guadalupe Street Rezone; District 4 7003, 7005, 7007 Guadalupe Street, Waller Creek Watershed; Brentwood/Highland Combined (Highland) Neighborhood Planning Area Purple Square One Limited Liability (Lan Chen) Bowman (Jerome Perales, P.E.) High Density Single Family and Multifamily Residential to Mixed Use land use Applicant postponement request to December 9, 2025 Maureen Meredith, 512-974-2695, maureen.meredith@austintexas.gov Austin Planning The motion to approve Applicant’s postponement request to December 9, 2025, was approved on the consent agenda on Commissioner Powell’s motion, Secretary Maxwell’s second on a 10-0 vote. Commissioner Howard was off the dais. Commissioner Hiller was absent. 1 vacancy on the dais. 3. Rezoning: Location: C14-2024-0036 - 7003, 7005, 7007 Guadalupe Street Rezone; District 4 7003, 7005, 7007 Guadalupe Street, Waller Creek Watershed; Brentwood/Highland Combined (Highland) Neighborhood Planning Area Owner/Applicant: Purple Square One Limited Liability (Lan Chen) Agent: Request: Bowman (Jerome Perales, P.E.) MF-1-CO-ETOD-DBETOD-NP (Subdistrict 2), SF-6-NP and MF-2-ETOD- DBETOD-NP (Subdistrict 2) to GR-ETOD-DBETOD-NP (Subdistrict 1), increasing the maximum building height from 90 feet to 120 feet through participation in a density bonus program. Applicant postponement request to December 9, 2025 Jonathan Tomko, 512-974-1057, jonathan.tomko@austintexas.gov Austin Planning Staff Rec.: Staff: The motion to approve Applicant’s postponement request to December 9, 2025, was approved on the consent agenda on Commissioner Powell’s motion, Secretary …
REGULAR MEETING of the PLANNING COMMISSION TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 2025, 6:00 PM AUSTIN CITY HALL, COUNCIL CHAMBERS, ROOM 1001 301 WEST 2ND STREET AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the Planning Commission may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live. Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely. Registration no later than 2 PM the day of the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. For more information on public comment, please see the agenda section “Speaker Registration.” Please contact Ella Garcia, Staff Liaison, for questions regarding speaker registration at LandUseLiaison@austintexas.gov or by phone at 512-978-0821. CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Alice Woods, Chair (District 2) Casey Haney, Vice Chair (Mayor’s Representative) Felicity Maxwell, Secretary (District 5) Imad Ahmed, Parliamentarian (District 6) Anna Lan (Mayor’s Representative) Vacant (Mayor’s Representative) Patrick Howard (District 1) EX-OFFICIO MEMBERS: Nadia Barrera-Ramirez (District 3) Brian Bedrosian (District 4) Adam Powell (District 7) Peter Breton (District 8) Danielle Skidmore (District 9) Joshua Hiller (District 10) Jessica Cohen, Chair of Board of Adjustment TC Broadnax, City Manager Candace Hunter, A.I.S.D. Board of Trustees Richard Mendoza, Director of Transportation and Public Works EXECUTIVE SESSION (No public discussion) The Planning Commission will announce it will go into Executive Session, if necessary, according to Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code, to receive advice from Legal Counsel on matters specifically listed on the agenda. The Commission may not conduct a closed meeting without the approval of the city attorney. Private Consultation with Attorney – Section 551.071. Staff Liaison: Ella Garcia, 512-978-0821 Attorney: AJ Urteaga, 512-974-2386 AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first four speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Planning Commission regular meeting on Tuesday, September 9, 2025 and the revised minutes of the Planning Commission regular meeting on Tuesday, August 26, 2025. PUBLIC HEARINGS 2. Plan Amendment: NPA-2024-0016.05 - Shady Lane; District 3 Location: 500 Shady Lane, Colorado River Watershed; Govalle/Johnston Terrace Neighborhood Planning Area (Govalle) Owner/Applicant: Shady Lane at 5th & 7th, LLC Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: Alice Glasco Consulting (Alice Glasco) Industry to Mixed Use land use Applicant postponement request to October 28, 2025 …
PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR CALLED MEETING TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 2025 The Planning Commission convened in a regular meeting on Tuesday, September 9, 2025, at Austin City Hall, Council Chambers, Room 1001, 301 W. Second Street, in Austin, Texas. Chair Anderson called the Planning Commission Meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Imad Ahmed Greg Anderson Nadia Barrera-Ramirez Peter Breton Joshua Hiller Anna Lan Adam Powell Danielle Skidmore Alice Woods Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Casey Haney Patrick Howard Felicity Maxwell Ex-Officio Members in Attendance: Jessica Cohen Ex-Officio Members in Attendance Remotely: Ex-Officio Members Absent: PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Fayez Kazi: Reflected on his time serving on the Planning Commission and thanked all those who are currently serving. 1 Awais Azhar: Gave his goodbye to the Planning Commission, reflected on his time serving, provided advice to those still serving, and thanked them for their time. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Planning Commission regular meeting on August 26, 2025. The minutes from the meeting of August 26, 2025, were approved on Commissioner Powell’s motion, Commissioner Barrera-Ramirez’s second on a 11-0 vote. Commissioner Haney was off on the dais. PUBLIC HEARINGS 2. Plan Amendment: NPA-2025-0008.01 - 2406 Rosewood Ave; District 1 Location: 2406 Rosewood Avenue, 2407 ½ Sol Wilson Avenue, 1159 ½ and 1169 Hargrave Street, Boggy Creek Watershed; Rosewood Neighborhood Planning Area Owner/Applicant: American Can, a Texas non-profit corporation Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: Armbrust & Brown, PLLC (Richard T. Suttle, Jr.) Civic to Mixed Use land use Recommended Maureen Meredith, 512-974-2695, maureen.meredith@austintexas.gov Planning Department The public hearing was closed by Commissioner Barrera-Ramirez, seconded by Commissioner Skidmore, on a 12-0 vote. The motion to approve Staff’s recommendation of Mixed Use land use for NPA-2025- 0008.01 - 2406 Rosewood Ave, located at 2406 Rosewood Avenue, 2407 ½ Sol Wilson Avenue, 1159 ½ and 1169 Hargrave Street, was approved on Commissioner Ahmed’s motion, Commissioner Lan’s second, on a 12-0 vote. 3. Rezoning: Location: C14-2025-0049 - 1169 Hargrave Street; District 1 2407 ½ Sol Wilson Avenue, 1159 ½ and 1169 Hargrave Street, Boggy Creek Watershed; Rosewood Neighborhood Planning Area Owner/Applicant: American Can, a Texas non-profit corporation Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: Armbrust & Brown, PLLC (Richard T. Suttle, Jr.) From SF-3-NP to CS-MU-CO-NP Recommended Jonathan Tomko, 512-974-1057, jonathan.tomko@austintexas.gov Planning Department The public hearing was closed by Commissioner Barrera-Ramirez, seconded by Commissioner Skidmore, on a 12-0 vote. The motion to approve Staff’s recommendation …
PLANNING COMMISSION REVISED REGULAR CALLED MEETING TUESDAY, AUGUST 26, 2025 The Planning Commission convened in a regular meeting on Tuesday, August 26, 2025, at Austin City Hall, Council Chambers, Room 1001, 301 W. Second Street, in Austin, Texas. Chair Anderson called the Planning Commission Meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Imad Ahmed Greg Anderson Casey Haney Joshua Hiller Anna Lan Adam Powell Danielle Skidmore Alice Woods Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Nadia Barrera-Ramirez Patrick Howard Commissioners Absent: Peter Breton Felicity Maxwell Ex-Officio Members in Attendance Remotely: Jessica Cohen Candace Hunter 1 Vacancy on the Dias 1 PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Philip Wiley: Commented on the importance of data-driven decision making in urban planning. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Planning Commission regular meeting on August 12, 2025. The minutes from the meeting of August 12, 2025, were approved on the consent agenda on Vice Chair Woods’ motion, Commissioner Lan’s second, on a 10-0 vote. Secretary Maxwell and Commissioner Breton were absent. 1 vacancy on the dais. PUBLIC HEARINGS 2. Plan Amendment: NPA-2022-0010.02 - 2000 E. 6th Street and 2007 E. 7th Street; Location: District 3 1910 ½, 1914, and 2000 East 6th Street; 1901, 1917, 1917 ½, 1923, and 2007 East 7th Street; 613 Chicon Street, Lady Bird Lake Watershed; Holly Neighborhood Planning Area and the Plaza Saltillo Transit- Oriented Development (TOD) Station Area Plan Owner/Applicant: REG ATX 2000 E. 6th St., Ltd. Agent: Request: Armbrust & Brown, PLLC (Richard T. Suttle, Jr.) To change the future land use designation for the specified properties within the Holly Neighborhood Plan and the Plaza Saltillo Transit - Oriented Development (TOD) Station Area Plan from Mixed Use to Specific Regulating District; to include the properties in the Plaza Saltillo Transit -Oriented Development (TOD) Station Area Plan, which will change the TOD boundaries; to include the properties within the Land Use and Design Concept Plan map with the designation of Corridor Mixed Use; and to include the properties within the Base Maximum Building Heights map with a maximum building height of 90 feet. Recommended Maureen Meredith, 512-974-2695, maureen.meredith@austintexas.gov Planning Department Staff Rec.: Staff: The motion to approve the recommendation to change the future land use designation for the specified properties within the Holly Neighborhood Plan and the Plaza Saltillo Transit -Oriented Development (TOD) Station Area Plan from Mixed Use to Specific Regulating District; to include the properties in the Plaza …
ALICE GLASCO CONSULTING ________________________________________________________________________ September 12, 2025 Lauren Middleton-Pratt, Director Planning Department 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Drive Austin, Texas 78752 RE: 500 Shad Lane – Case numbers: NPA-2024-0016.05 & C14-2025-0005 Dear Ms. Middleton-Pratt: As the agent for the applicant in the rezoning of the subject property, I would like to request a postponement of this case from September 23, 2025 Planning Commission agenda to October 28, 2025. The purpose of the postponement is to give us additional time to coordinate with the Austin Fire Department. Sincerely, __________________________________________ Alice Glasco, President Cc: Jonathan Tomko, Zoning Planner 02 NPA-2024-0016.05 - Shady Lane; District 3 1 of 1
ALICE GLASCO CONSULTING ________________________________________________________________________ September 12, 2025 Lauren Middleton-Pratt, Director Planning Department 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Drive Austin, Texas 78752 RE: 500 Shad Lane – Case numbers: NPA-2024-0016.05 & C14-2025-0005 Dear Ms. Middleton-Pratt: As the agent for the applicant in the rezoning of the subject property, I would like to request a postponement of this case from September 23, 2025 Planning Commission agenda to October 28, 2025. The purpose of the postponement is to give us additional time to coordinate with the Austin Fire Department. Sincerely, __________________________________________ Alice Glasco, President Cc: Jonathan Tomko, Zoning Planner 03 C14-2025-0005 - Shady Lane; District 3 1 of 1
NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN AMENDMENT REVIEW SHEET NEIGHORHOOD PLAN: Govalle/Johnston Terrace Combined (Govalle) CASE#: NPA-2025-0016.01 DATE FILED: June 25, 2025 PROJECT NAME: P & P .72 PC DATE: September 23, 2025 ADDRESS/ES: 905 Shady Lane DISTRICT AREA: 3 SITE AREA: 0.71 acs OWNER/APPLICANT: UA Plumbers & Pipefitters Local 286 AGENT: Bennett Consulting (Rodney K. Bennett) CASE MANAGER: Maureen Meredith PHONE: (512) 974-2695 STAFF EMAIL: Maureen.Meredith@austintexas.gov TYPE OF AMENDMENT: Change in Future Land Use Designation From: Single Family To: Mixed Use/Office Base District Zoning Change Related Zoning Case: C14-2025-0073 SF-3-NP From: To: LO-MU-CO-NP NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN ADOPTION DATE: March 27, 2003 CITY COUNCIL DATE: TBD ACTION: PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: September 23, 2025 – (action pending) STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff supports the Applicant’s request for Mixed Use/Office land use. 04 NPA-2025-0016.01 - P & P .72; District 3 1 of 22 BASIS FOR STAFF’S RECOMMENDATION: Staff supports the applicant’s request for Mixed Use/Office land use. Although the future land use map shows Single Family land use to the north and east of the property, the underlying zoning of those tracts are LO-MU-NP and LO- CO-NP. The applicant’s request for LO-MU-CO-NP zoning with Mixed Use/Office land use is appropriate in this location. The Govalle/Johnston Terrace plan desires to keep single family zoning, but it also supports a balanced and varied land uses that encourages a mixed of residential and commercial uses within walking distances to each other. 04 NPA-2025-0016.01 - P & P .72; District 3 2 of 22 04 NPA-2025-0016.01 - P & P .72; District 3 3 of 22 LAND USE DESCRIPTIONS: EXISTING LAND USE: Single family - Single family detached or up to three residential uses at typical urban and/or suburban densities. Purpose 1. Preserve the land use pattern and future viability of existing neighborhoods; 2. Encourage new infill development that continues existing neighborhood patterns of development; and 3. Protect residential neighborhoods from incompatible business or industry and the loss of existing housing. Application 1. Existing single‐family areas should generally be designated as single family to preserve established neighborhoods; and 04 NPA-2025-0016.01 - P & P .72; District 3 4 of 22 2. May include small lot options (Cottage, Urban Home, Small Lot Single Family) and two‐family residential options (Duplex, Secondary Apartment, Single Family Attached, Two‐Family Residential) in areas considered appropriate for this type of infill development. PROPOSED LAND USE: Mixed Use/Office - An area that is appropriate for a mix of residential and …
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET CASE: C14-2025-0053 - Duval-Harris Residential DISTRICT: 9 ZONING FROM: MF-1-NP ZONING TO: MF-3-NP ADDRESS: 3305, 3303 Duval Street & 501, 505 Harris Avenue SITE AREA: 0.31 acres (13, 576 sq. ft.) PROPERTY OWNER: 3305 Duval St LLC (Joshua Lake McGuire) AGENT: Thrower Design, LLC (Ron Thrower & Victoria Haase) CASE MANAGER: Cynthia Hadri 512-974-7620, Cynthia.hadri@austintexas.gov STAFF RECOMMENDATION: The staff recommendation is to grant multifamily residence (medium density) – conditional overlay - neighborhood plan (MF-3-CO-NP) combined district zoning. The conditional overlay is for a maximum of 6 residential units. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: September 23, 2025: September 9, 2025: APPROVED THE STAFF’S REQUEST FOR A POSTPONEMENT TO SEPTEMBER 23, 2025. [A. POWELL; N. BARRERA-RAMIREZ - 2ND] (12-0) – ONE VACANY August 26, 2025: APPROVED THE STAFF’S REQUEST FOR A POSTPONEMENT TO SEPTEMBER 9, 2025. [A. WOODS; A. LAN - 2ND] (10-0) F. MAXWELL AND P. BRETON – ABSENT July 22, 2025: APPROVED THE STAFF’S REQUEST FOR A POSTPONEMENT TO AUGUST 26, 2025. [N. BARRERA-RAMIREZ; I. AHMED - 2ND] (10-0) CHAIR AZHAR, A. LAN, A. POWELL – ABSENT CITY COUNCIL ACTION: ORDINANCE NUMBER: 08 C14-2025-0053 - Duval Harris Residential; District 91 of 21 C14-2025-0053 ISSUES: CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: 2 The property in question is 0.31 acres, developed with five (5) residential units, is on the intersection of Duval Street (level 2) and Harris Avenue (level 1) and is currently zoned multifamily residence (limited density) – neighborhood plan (MF-1-NP) combined district zoning. This property is in the Central Austin Combined (Hancock) Neighborhood Plan and is characterized as residential with single family residences, townhomes, duplex residential and some multifamily complexes in the vicinity (SF-3-CO-NP, SF-3-H-NCCD-NP and SF-3- H-CO-NP, MF-2-NCCD-NP, MF-3-NCCD-NP). The neighborhood includes some public (P- NP) zoning for Lee Elementary School, Eastwoods Neighborhood Park and Hancock Recreation Center. Please refer to Exhibits A (Zoning Map) and B (Aerial View). Considering the various available modes of transportation, the proximity to the University of Texas, the surrounding zonings, and a conditional overlay with a maximum of six units with intent to be family friendly, staff is recommending multifamily residence (medium density) – conditional overlay - neighborhood plan (MF-3-CO-NP). There are surrounding properties with multifamily zoning in the Neighborhood Conservation combining district (NCCD) and the Equitable Transit Oriented Development (ETOD) Overlay. The rezoning site is one block away from the ETOD Overlay, has bike lanes and sidewalks on both sides of …
************************************************************************ MEMORANDUM TO: Alice Woods, Chair Planning Commission Members FROM: Cynthia Hadri Planning Department DATE: September 16, 2025 RE: C14-2025-0046 – 1904 San Gabriel Postponement Request by the Staff ************************************************************************ The case above has been scheduled for the September 23, 2025, Planning Commission hearing. The Staff is requesting a postponement of the above referenced rezoning case from the September 23, 2025, Planning Commission hearing to the October 28, 2025 hearing, to allow time for the Neighborhood Plan Amendment to be reviewed. 09 C14-2025-0046 - 1904 San Gabriel; District 91 of 1
************************************************************************ MEMORANDUM TO: Alice Woods, Chair Planning Commission Members FROM: Nancy Estrada Planning Department DATE: September 16, 2025 RE: C14-2024-0146 – 1317 East Riverside Drive Postponement Request by Applicant ************************************************************************ The Applicant requested an indefinite postponement for the above referenced rezoning case on March 25, 2025; therefore, it is being scheduled for a public hearing so the rezoning application will not expire. The Applicant requests a postponement of the above referenced case from the September 23, 2025, Planning Commission hearing to October 28, 2025, in order for Staff to review the information being provided for this case. 10 C14-2024-0146 - 1317 East Riverside Drive; District 91 of 1
************************************************************************ MEMORANDUM TO: Alice Woods, Chair Planning Commission Members FROM: Nancy Estrada Planning Department DATE: September 16, 2025 RE: C14-2024-0147 – 1405 East Riverside Drive Postponement Request by Applicant ************************************************************************ The Applicant requested an indefinite postponement for the above referenced rezoning case on March 25, 2025; therefore, it is being scheduled for a public hearing so the rezoning application will not expire. The Applicant requests a postponement of the above referenced case from the September 23, 2025, Planning Commission hearing to October 28, 2025, in order for Staff to review the information being provided for this case. 11 C14-2024-0147 - 1405 East Riverside Drive; District 91 of 1
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET CASE: C14-2025-0073 (P & P .72) DISTRICT: 3 ADDRESS: 905 Shady Lane ZONING FROM: SF-3-NP TO: LO-MU-CO-NP SITE AREA: approximately .72 acres (approximately 31,363 square feet) PROPERTY OWNER: United Association Plumbers & Pipefitters Local #286 AGENT: Bennett Consulting (Rodney Bennett) CASE MANAGER: Jonathan Tomko (512) 974-1057, jonathan.tomko@austintexas.gov STAFF RECOMMEDATION: Staff recommends granting limited office-mixed use-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (LO-MU-CO-NP) combining district zoning. See the basis of recommendation section below for more information. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: September 23, 2025: Case is scheduled to be heard by Planning Commission CITY COUNCIL ACTION: TBD ORDINANCE NUMBER: N/A ISSUES: N/A CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: The property in question is currently one single family home constructed in approximately 1946. To the east of the site is undeveloped land. To the south of the site are three single family homes constructed between approximately 1928 and 1946, and three duplexes constructed between approximately 1945 and 1958. To the west of the site (across Shady Lane) is an approximately 135,000 square foot two-story school constructed in approximately 1957, the Anita Ferrales Coy Facility, formerly known as the John T. Allan Facility. This property was rezoned through C14-2024-0019.SH, see area case histories below. To the north of the site is one two-story industrial building of approximately 22,000 square feet and one warehouse of approximately 8,000 square feet, both constructed in approximately 2015. The subject tract is approximately 1,200 feet southeast of the Springdale Station Imagine Austin Activity Center. The tract is also approximately 300 feet west of Airport Boulevard an Imagine Austin Activity Corridor. 05 C14-2025-0073 - P & P .72; District 3 1 of 11 C14-2025-0073 2 BASIS OF RECOMMENDATION: Zoning should allow for reasonable use of the property. The request would allow for reasonable use of the subject tract. There is parking for the United Association Plumbers & Pipefitters Local #286 immediately to the north of the subject tract. While the area has been traditionally single family in nature there are more intense uses along Airport Boulevard and there is a substantial redevelopment planned across Shady Lane. Granting of the request should result in an equal treatment of similarly situated properties. In 2001 the property adjoining the subject tract to the east sought a rezoning from SF-3 to GR and was granted LO (see area case histories section below). Granting this request would result in an equal treatment of a similarly situated property. …
Project Summary/Staff Report Address: 1201 East 11th Street (Nice-N-Clean Car Wash) Applicant/Agent: City of Austin (Hunter Maples) Owner: Cooee Yakka LLC DBA 1201 E. 11th Series (Paul Staples) Type of Amendment: East 11th NCCD Modification (Thirteenth Modification) Add “cocktail lounge” use as a conditional use of 1201 East 11th Street. Current Permitted Uses: Detailed in Part 7, Section B, subsection 3 of Ordinance No. 20220728-163 Existing Zoning: CS-1-NCCD-NP and SF-3-NCCD-NP Proposed Rezoning: CS-1-NCCD-NP and SF-3-NCCD-NP (change in a condition of zoning to conditionally allow cocktail lounge use) Lot Size: approximately 0.2028 Acres (approximately 8,832 square feet) Urban Renewal Plan Adoption Date: January 25, 1999 Urban Renewal Agency of the City of Austin (URA) Recommendation: The Urban Renewal Board remains neutral and abstains from making a recommendation, either affirmative or negative, regarding the request to amend the Urban Renewal Plan for East 11th and 12th Street brought forth by the owner of the property at 1201 E 11th St. The Urban Renewal Board authorizes Hunter Maples, Board Liaison to attend and represent the Urban Renewal Agency at any Board and Commission or City Council meetings related to the request. Planning Commission Recommendation: Scheduled to take up the case on September 23, 2025 Staff Recommendation: Staff does not recommend granting cocktail lounge as a conditional use at 1201 East 11th Street. Basis for Staff Recommendation: The Austin City Council adopted Ordinance N and development 20220728-163 on July 28, regulations for the East 11th Street Neighborhood Conservation Combining District (NCCD). Staff does not recommend reversing Council's decision from less than 3 years ago. 2022, which modified subdistrict use o. Staff Contact: Hunter Maples Phone: 512-974-3120 Email: Hunter.Maples@austintexas.gov East 11th & 12th Street Urban Renewal Area Modification #13; District 11 of 4 URBAN RENEWAL BOARD RECOMMENDATION 20250915 Date: September 15, 2025 Subject: Urban Renewal Plan Amendment – Cocktail Lounge as conditional use for 1201 E 11th St. Motioned By: Watson Seconded By: Motwani Recommendation The Urban Renewal Board remains neutral and abstains from making a recommendation, either affirmative or negative, regarding the request to amend the Urban Renewal Plan for East 11th and 12th Street brought forth by the owner of the property at 1201 E 11th St. The Urban Renewal Board authorizes Hunter Maples, Board Liaison to attend and represent the Urban Renewal Agency at any Board and Commission or City Council meetings related to the request. See attached letter for further description. …
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET CASE: 1201 East 11th Street (C14-2025-0030) DISTRICT: 1 ADDRESS: 1201 East 11th Street ZONING FROM: CS-1-NCCD-NP and SF-3-NCCD-NP TO: CS-1-NCCD-NP and SF-3-NCCD-NP (change in a condition of zoning) SITE AREA: approximately 0.2028 acres (approximately 8,832 square feet) PROPERTY OWNER: Cooee Yakka LLC DBA 1201 E. 11th Series AGENT: City of Austin (Jonathan Tomko) CASE MANAGER: Jonathan Tomko (512) 974-1057, jonathan.tomko@austintexas.gov STAFF RECOMMEDATION: Staff does not recommend granting a change in condition of zoning to conditionally allow a cocktail lounge use. See the basis of recommendation section below for more information. PLANNING COMMISSION / OTHER COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: September 16, 2024 (URB): Initiated an Urban Renewal Plan change to restore the cocktail lounge use on the subject tract as a conditional use. September 15, 2025 (URB): Motion (5-1-0) The Urban Renewal Board remains neutral and abstains from making a recommendation, either affirmative or negative, regarding the request to amend the Urban Renewal Plan for East 11th and 12th Street brought forth by the owner of the property at 1201 E 11th St. The Urban Renewal Board authorizes Hunter Maples, Board Liaison to attend and represent the Urban Renewal Agency at any Board and Commission or City Council meetings related to the request. December 10, 2024 (PC): Initiated rezoning for cocktail lounge to be included as a conditional use on the tract. March 25, 2025 (PC): Staff postponement request to April 22, 2025, granted. April 22, 2025 (PC): Staff postponement request to May 27, 2025, granted. May 27, 2025 (PC): Staff postponement request to June 24, 2025, granted. June 24, 2025 (PC): Staff postponement request to July 22, 2025, granted. July 22, 2025 (PC): Staff postponement request to August 26, 2025, granted. August 26, 2025 (PC): Staff postponement request to September 23, 2025, granted. September 23, 2025 (PC): Case is scheduled to be heard by Planning Commission. CITY COUNCIL ACTION: TBD ORDINANCE NUMBER: N/A ISSUES: Update to the Neighborhood Conservation Combining District (NCCD) On April 23, 2020, Council adopted Resolution No. 20200423-039 which initiated an amendment to the East 11th Street Neighborhood Conservation Combining District to: 07 C14-2025-0030 - 1201 E. 11th Street; District 1 1 of 26 C14-2025-0030 2 Update the East 11th Street Neighborhood Conservation Combining District to (1) put in place the zoning to support the Urban Renewal Plan to maximize the value of the Urban Renewal Agency's properties while continuing to promote the …
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET CASE: C14-2025-0078 - 10200 McKalla Place DISTRICT: 7 ADDRESS: 10200-10202 McKalla Place ZONING FROM: NBG-WMU-NP TO: NBG-CMU (Gateway Zone)-NP SITE AREA: 6.7567 acres PROPERTY OWNER: 10200 McKalla Place LP AGENT: Drenner Group, PC (Amanda Swor) CASE MANAGER: Sherri Sirwaitis (512-974-3057, sherri.sirwaitis@austintexas.gov) STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends NBG-CMU-NP, North Burnet/Gateway-Commercial Mixed Use Subdistrict- Neighborhood Plan Combining District, zoning. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: September 23, 2025 CITY COUNCIL ACTION: ORDINANCE NUMBER: 12 C14-2025-0078 - 10200 McKalla Place; District 71 of 21 ISSUES: N/A CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: The property in question is a 6.76 acre lot that is developed with a 135,000 sq. ft. one-story warehouse structure containing office and manufacturing uses that fronts onto McKalla Place. It is one block to the east of the Rutland Drive and Burnet Road intersection and is within walking distance of the Austin FC Q2 Stadium, which is located directly to the north. The property is within the North Burnet Gateway Neighborhood Planning area and is zoned NBG-WMU- NP, North Burnet Gateway-Warehouse Mixed Use-Neighborhood Plan Combining District. The lots directly to the south, east and west of this site have office/warehouse buildings, with multiple tenants, and are also zoned NBG-WMU-NP. The applicant is requesting to rezone the property from NBG-NP (WMU Subdistrict) to NBG-NP (CMU-Gateway Zone Subdistrict) to allow for the development of a residential project with associated ground floor uses (please see Applicant’s Request Letter-Exhibit C). The CMU-Gateway Zone subdistrict allows for an FAR of 12:1 and a maximum building height of up of 420 feet, with development bonuses (please see the North Burnet Gateway –CMU subdistrict General Site Development Standards-Exhibit E). The staff recommends the applicant’s request for NBG-NP (CMU-Gateway Zone Subdistrict) at this location as it is consistent with the CMU-Gateway Zone subdistrict designations to the west along Burnet Road and to the south along Rutland Drive. With the development of the Q2 stadium on the former McKalla tract to the north, there has been a transition in the zoning of the properties to the CMU-Gateway Zone Subdistrict along Burnet Road (please see the Area Case Histories table below for cases C14-2022-004 and C14-2021-0101). Gateway zones are connected to the designated Transit Corridors and allow for greater height and density in close proximity to the existing rail stations, such as the new McKalla Station, adjacent to Q2 Stadium to the north. The new station features daily operations including special …
Potential Meeting Dates Meeting Date and Time Thursday, November 13, 2025 – 6 p.m. **Tuesday, November 18, 2025 – 5 p.m. **Tuesday, December 16, 2025 – 5 p.m. Location Boards and Commission, Room 1101 Council Chambers, Room 1001 Council Chambers, Room 1001 Thursday, December 18, 2025 – 6 p.m. Council Chambers, Room 1001 OR **Please note: The November 18th and December 16th meetings would be consent-only. This means there would be no discussion cases, and the meeting would need to adjourn before 5:30 p.m., as the Zoning and Platting Commission has a regular meeting in Council Chambers at 6:00 p.m. November Meetings: • Thursday, November 13, 2025 – 6:00 p.m. (Boards and Commissions – Room 1101) We can meet on this date in place of November 11th, which is a City holiday in observance of Veterans Day. • Tuesday, November 18, 2025 – 5:00 p.m. (Council Chambers – Room 1001) We can meet on this date in place of November 25th to allow time for people to travel during the Thanksgiving holiday. This would be a consent-only meeting with no discussion items. The Zoning and Platting Commission will hold their regular meeting in Council Chambers at 6:00 p.m. that same evening. Second December Meeting: As our originally scheduled meeting date of December 23rd is too close to the Christmas holiday, we would like your feedback on quorum availability for one of the following alternatives: • Tuesday, December 16, 2025 – 5:00 p.m. (Consent-Only Meeting) • Thursday, December 18, 2025 – 6:00 p.m. (Regular Meeting)
12th URP Modification • April 21, 2022 – 1st Reading at City Council • June 9, 2022 – 2nd Reading at City Council • September 15, 2022 –3rd Reading at City Council (Approved/Adopted) April 21, 2022 – 1st Reading at City Council Draft URP posted as backup June 9, 2022 – 2nd Reading at City Council Draft URP posted as backup July 28, 2022 – 3rd Reading at City Council (NCCD) Version 1 Version 2 Version 3 Adopted URP URBAN RENEWAL BOARD RECOMMENDATION 20250915 Date: September 15, 2025 Subject: Urban Renewal Plan Amendment – Cocktail Lounge as conditional use for 1201 E 11th St. Motioned By: Watson Seconded By: Motwani Recommendation The Urban Renewal Board remains neutral and abstains from making a recommendation, either affirmative or negative, regarding the request to amend the Urban Renewal Plan for East 11th and 12th Street brought forth by the owner of the property at 1201 E 11th St. The Urban Renewal Board authorizes Hunter Maples, Board Liaison to attend and represent the Urban Renewal Agency at any Board and Commission or City Council meetings related to the request. See attached letter for further description. Vote 5-1-0 For: Escobar, Tetey, Watson, Motwani, Davis Against: Pierce Abstain: None Absent: Hawkins Attest: Hunter Maples, Board Liaison 4118908.v1 1 of 3 To: From: Date: Subject: Mayor & City Council of Austin Urban Renewal Board September 15, 2025 Context for URB Recommendation regarding Cocktail Lounge as a conditional use for the property at 1201 E 11th St. The owner of the property at 1201 E 11th St requested an amendment to the Urban Renewal Plan (URP) to add Cocktail Lounge as a conditional use. The current URP, aligned with the East 11th St Neighborhood Conservation Combining District (NCCD), allows Cocktail Lounge as a conditional use in subdistrict 1 with the condition that it is allowed on property located on the 900 and 1100 Blocks of East 11th Street (Blocks 16 and 18). The recommendation of the Urban Renewal Board (URB) is as follows: The Urban Renewal Board remains neutral and abstains from making a recommendation, either affirmative or negative, regarding the request to amend the Urban Renewal Plan for East 11th and 12th Street brought forth by the owner of the property at 1201 E 11th St. The following provides context regarding this recommendation. The URB directed staff to provide information regarding the 12th modification to the URP …
PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR CALLED MEETING TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 2025 The Planning Commission convened in a regular meeting on Tuesday, September 23, 2025, 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 6:00 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Alice Woods Imad Ahmed Greg Anderson Peter Breton Joshua Hiller Felicity Maxwell Adam Powell Danielle Skidmore Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Nadia Barrera-Ramirez Commissioners Absent: Casey Haney Patrick Howard Anna Lan Ex-Officio Members in Attendance Remotely: Jessica Cohen Ex-Officio Members Absent: TC Broadnax Candace Hunter Richard Mendoza 1 Vacancy on the Dais. 1 PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Planning Commission regular meeting on Tuesday, September 9, 2025, and the revised meeting minutes on Tuesday, August 26, 2025. The minutes from the meeting of Tuesday, September 9, 2025, and the revised meeting minutes on Tuesday, August 26, 2025, were approved on the consent agenda on Parliamentarian Ahmed’s motion, Secretary Maxwell’s second, on a 9-0 vote. Vice Chair Haney, and Commissioners Bedrosian, Howard, and Lan were absent. 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 Maureen Meredith, 512-974-2695, maureen.meredith@austintexas.gov Planning Department The motion to approve the Applicant’s postponement request to October 28, 2025, was approved on the consent agenda on Parliamentarian Ahmed’s motion, Secretary Maxwell’s second, on a 9-0 vote. Vice Chair Haney, and Commissioners Bedrosian, Howard and Lan were absent. 3. Rezoning: Location: C14-2025-0005 - Shady Lane; District 3 500 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) LI-CO-NP to LI-PDA-NP Applicant postponement request to October 28, 2025 Jonathan Tomko, 512-974-1057, jonathan.tomko@austintexas.gov Planning Department The motion to approve the Applicant’s postponement request to October 28, 2025, was approved on the consent agenda on Parliamentarian Ahmed’s motion, Secretary Maxwell’s second, on a 9-0 vote. Vice Chair Haney, and Commissioners Bedrosian, Howard and Lan were absent. 2 4. Plan Amendment: NPA-2025-0016.01 - P & P .72; District 3 Location: 905 Shady Lane, Boggy Creek Watershed; Govalle/Johnston …
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September 22, 2025 Planning Commission City of Austin 301 West 2nd Street Austin, Texas RE: C14-2025-0053 - Duval Harris Residential; District 9 Location: 3305, 3303 Duval Street and 501, 505 Harris Avenue, Waller Creek Watershed; Central Austin Combined (Hancock) Neighborhood Planning Area Request: Deny MF-3 Zoning Request Reasons: MF-1 allows reasonable development with 4 units and 10 bedrooms MF-3 is “blank check”: zoning that would allow 11 or 12 units, 36 bedrooms and 60 foot height Out of character for neighborhood – currently no MF-3 zoning in Hancock Subdivision Hancock Neighborhood Association opposition to MF-3 after supporting MF-1 Dear Commissioners: My wife and I write to oppose the proposed zoning change on this property from MF-1-NP to MF-3-NP. We are joined in this opposition by our neighbors and the Hancock Neighborhood Association. I have owned and lived in the house at 500 Harris Avenue since 1980. During those 45 years I have maintained and improved the property consistently with its SF-3 zoning. My wife and I plan to continue to occupy the property as my principal residence for the foreseeable future. I note the house was built in 1924 and is one of several 100+ year old homes adjacent to the subject property. Neighborhood Association Meeting and Vote to Oppose The owner and his planner are aware of my concerns and those of the Hancock Neighborhood Association (HNA). I and others requested this increased density request be a formal HNA Physical Address: 6300 La Calma Drive, Suite 170 • Austin, Texas 78752 Mailing Address: P.O. Box 14464 • Austin, Texas 78761 Phone: 512-371-8000 • Fax: 512-371-8001 www.rpcconsulting.com 08 C14-2025-0053 - Duval Harris Residential; District 91 of 3 Letter to Planning Commission re 3305 Duval Rezoning September 22, 2025 Page 2 agenda item. The HNA considered the request for MF-3 zoning at its hybrid meeting on July 9, 2025. The owner was present for the meeting by Zoom and identified himself late in the meeting but did not choose to discuss his request. The HNA voted 18 to 6 to oppose the zoning request because of its adverse impact on traffic and the character of the neighborhood. I later spoke by phone with Victoria Haase and communicated my concerns. She did not indicate that the owner was interested in discussing his plans with me or reducing the number of units. I am advised by Helen Gaebler (owner …
As the city works to update its citywide density bonus programs, including DB90 and DBETOD, and works to create new mixed-use transit-oriented zones, ensure that the following is possible: ● Non-residential projects outside of downtown can use density programs to achieve the same height as residential projects without lengthy PUD processes ● Mixed-use projects outside of downtown can utilize density programs with the flexibility to have non-residential uses on various floors and in various configurations with residential DRAFT
9/22/25, 2:44 PM Mail - Ahmed, Imad - BC - Outlook Per my text the other day, I think the City should re-examine the language in both DB90 and ETOD that prohibits non-residential space above certain floors. From a planning standpoint, I can’t see a strong justification other than preventing loud or disruptive uses above residential— something developers are naturally incentivized to avoid anyway. The way DBETOD reads now, it’s applied at the site level instead of the building level. That creates issues where projects with multiple buildings or integrated uses get caught unintentionally. A few quick examples: The Arnold – four stories of residential next to four stories of office with a shared garage. Under DBETOD, the office building wouldn’t be allowed because it rises above level 2, even though it’s a separate building. The Loren – residential on one side, hotel on the other, plus a rooftop restaurant. Under current ETOD rules, neither the hotel nor the restaurant would be permitted since they’re above the 2nd floor. The Muse on South Congress – roughly 80% residential, but with Equinox located above the 2nd floor. Under DBETOD, Equinox wouldn’t be allowed. All of these are successful mixed-use projects that deliver significant housing while also creating the placemaking and diversity of uses that ETOD is supposed to encourage around rail. The current restriction would block similar outcomes unless a developer goes through a PUD/LI- PDA process—an unnecessary barrier. I’d be glad to talk through this further with you and Ryan—whether by call or in your office. Just wanted to flag it as an issue that could really limit the kind of projects the City is hoping for in ETOD areas. The specific code sections are: DBETOD: 25-2-654 (G.4.d.i) DB90: 25-2-652 (G.3.c.ii) <-- this is not as egregious as DBETOD because it specifically mentions by building where as ETOD references site. Although, the example of the Loren would still not be allowed. Bailey Bailey Harrington, P.E. // Austin, TX https://outlook.office365.com/mail/inbox/id/AAQkADkwNWY2OGI5LTliYjctNDk5OC1iNjNmLTViYmMyMDAxZmQxZgAQAMQptrXRhcNGm4iBngLsK9w%3D?msalAuthRedirect=true 2/3 9/22/25, 2:44 PM Mail - Ahmed, Imad - BC - Outlook This e-mail, including any attachments, is intended for the exclusive use of the person(s) to which it is addressed and may contain confidential or privileged information. If the reader of this e-mail is not the intended recipient or his or her authorized agent, any review, disclosure, distribution, printing or copying of this e-mail is prohibited. If you think that …
REGULAR MEETING of the PLANNING COMMISSION TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 2025, 6:00 PM AUSTIN CITY HALL, COUNCIL CHAMBERS, ROOM 1001 301 WEST 2ND STREET AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the Planning Commission may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live. Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely. Registration no later than 2 PM the day of the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. For more information on public comment, please see the agenda section “Speaker Registration.” Please contact Ella Garcia, Staff Liaison, for questions regarding speaker registration at LandUseLiaison@austintexas.gov or by phone at 512-978-0821. CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS/COMMISSIONERS: Nadia Barrera-Ramirez (District 3) Greg Anderson, Chair (District 4) Imad Ahmed (District 6) Alice Woods, Vice Chair (District 2) Felicity Maxwell, Secretary (District 5) Adam Powell (District 7) Casey Haney, Parliamentarian (Mayor’s Representative) Peter Breton (District 8) Anna Lan (Mayor’s Representative) Vacant (Mayor’s Representative) Patrick Howard (District 1) Danielle Skidmore (District 9) Joshua Hiller (District 10) EX-OFFICIO MEMBERS: Jessica Cohen, Chair of Board of Adjustment TC Broadnax, City Manager Candace Hunter, A.I.S.D. Board of Trustees Richard Mendoza, Director of Transportation and Public Works EXECUTIVE SESSION (No public discussion) The Planning Commission will announce it will go into Executive Session, if necessary, according to Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code, to receive advice from Legal Counsel on matters specifically listed on the agenda. The Commission may not conduct a closed meeting without the approval of the city attorney. Private Consultation with Attorney – Section 551.071. Staff Liaison: Ella Garcia, 512-978-0821 Attorney: Steve Maddoux, 512-974-6080 Page 1 of 8 AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first four speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Planning Commission regular meeting on Tuesday, August 26, 2025. PUBLIC HEARINGS 2. Plan Amendment: NPA-2025-0008.01 - 2406 Rosewood Ave; District 1 Location: 2406 Rosewood Avenue, 2407 ½ Sol Wilson Avenue, 1159 ½ and 1169 Hargrave Street, Boggy Creek Watershed; Rosewood Neighborhood Planning Area Owner/Applicant: American Can, a Texas non-profit corporation Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: Armbrust & Brown, PLLC (Richard T. Suttle, Jr.) Civic to Mixed Use land use Recommended Maureen Meredith, 512-974-2695, maureen.meredith@austintexas.gov …
PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR CALLED MEETING TUESDAY, AUGUST 26, 2025 The Planning Commission convened in a regular meeting on Tuesday, August 26, 2025, at Austin City Hall, Council Chambers, Room 1001, 301 W. Second Street, in Austin, Texas. Chair Anderson called the Planning Commission Meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Imad Ahmed Greg Anderson Casey Haney Joshua Hiller Anna Lan Adam Powell Danielle Skidmore Alice Woods Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Nadia Barrera-Ramirez Patrick Howard Commissioners Absent: Peter Breton Felicity Maxwell Ex-Officio Members in Attendance Remotely: Jessica Cohen Candace Hunter 1 Vacancy on the Dias 1 PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Philip Wiley: Commented on the importance of data-driven decision making in urban planning. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Planning Commission regular meeting on August 12, 2025. The minutes from the meeting of August 12, 2025, were approved on the consent agenda on Vice Chair Woods’ motion, Commissioner Lan’s second, on a 10-0 vote. Secretary Maxwell and Commissioner Breton were absent. 1 vacancy on the dais. PUBLIC HEARINGS 2. Plan Amendment: NPA-2022-0010.02 - 2000 E. 6th Street and 2007 E. 7th Street; Location: District 3 1910 ½, 1914, and 2000 East 6th Street; 1901, 1917, 1917 ½, 1923, and 2007 East 7th Street; 613 Chicon Street, Lady Bird Lake Watershed; Holly Neighborhood Planning Area and the Plaza Saltillo Transit- Oriented Development (TOD) Station Area Plan Owner/Applicant: REG ATX 2000 E. 6th St., Ltd. Agent: Request: Armbrust & Brown, PLLC (Richard T. Suttle, Jr.) To change the future land use designation for the specified properties within the Holly Neighborhood Plan and the Plaza Saltillo Transit - Oriented Development (TOD) Station Area Plan from Mixed Use to Specific Regulating District; to include the properties in the Plaza Saltillo Transit -Oriented Development (TOD) Station Area Plan, which will change the TOD boundaries; to include the properties within the Land Use and Design Concept Plan map with the designation of Corridor Mixed Use; and to include the properties within the Base Maximum Building Heights map with a maximum building height of 90 feet. Recommended Maureen Meredith, 512-974-2695, maureen.meredith@austintexas.gov Planning Department Staff Rec.: Staff: The motion to approve the recommendation to change the future land use designation for the specified properties within the Holly Neighborhood Plan and the Plaza Saltillo Transit -Oriented Development (TOD) Station Area Plan from Mixed Use to Specific Regulating District; to include the properties in the Plaza Saltillo …
NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN AMENDMENT REVIEW SHEET NEIGHORHOOD PLAN: Rosewood CASE#: NPA-2025-0008.01 DATE FILED: April 17, 2025 PROJECT NAME: 2406 Rosewood Ave. PC DATE: September 9, 2025 August 26, 2025 ADDRESS/ES: 2406 Rosewood Ave, 2407 ½ Sol Wilson Ave, 1159 ½ and 1169 Hargrave Street DISTRICT AREA: 1 SITE AREA: 3.143 acres OWNER/APPLICANT: American Can, a Texas non-profit corporation AGENT: Armbrust & Brown, PLLC (Richard T. Suttle, Jr.) CASE MANAGER: Maureen Meredith PHONE: (512) 974-2695 STAFF EMAIL: Maureen.meredith@austintexas.gov TYPE OF AMENDMENT: Change in Future Land Use Designation From: Civic To: Mixed Use Base District Zoning Change Related Zoning Case: C14-2025-0049 From: SF-3-NP To: CS-MU-CO-NP NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN ADOPTION DATE: November 19, 2001 CITY COUNCIL DATE: TBD ACTION: 02 NPA-2025-0008.01 - 2406 Rosewood Ave; District 11 of 30 PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: September 9, 2025 – (action pending) August 26, 2025 – Postponed to September 9, 2025 on the consent agenda at the Neighborhood’s request. [A. Woods – 1st; A. Lan – 2nd] Vote: 10-0 [F. Maxwell and P. Breton absent. One vacancy on the dais]. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends the applicant’s request for Mixed Use land use. BASIS FOR STAFF’S RECOMMENDATION: The applicant proposes to build a mixed- use development to include office, retail, restaurant(s) and multifamily or townhome residential unts. Staff supports the request for Mixed Use land use because the property is near existing Mixed Use land use, will provide neighborhood-serving commercial uses for the area, and will provide additional housing units for the City. The Rosewood Neighborhood Plan envisions this area for a mixed-use development with neighborhood-serving uses to be a “destination” for the planning area where residents can shop and work. 02 NPA-2025-0008.01 - 2406 Rosewood Ave; District 12 of 30 02 NPA-2025-0008.01 - 2406 Rosewood Ave; District 13 of 30 02 NPA-2025-0008.01 - 2406 Rosewood Ave; District 14 of 30 LAND USE DESCRIPTIONS: EXISTING LAND USE: Civic - Any site for public or semi fire facilities, hospitals, and public and private schools. Includes major religious facilities and other religious activities that are of a different type and scale than surrounding uses. public facilities, including governmental offices, police, ‐ Purpose functional institutional uses that serve 1. Allow flexibility in development for major, multi the greater community; 2. Manage the expansion of major institutional uses to prevent unnecessary impacts on established neighborhood areas; 3. Preserve the availability of sites for civic facilities to ensure that facilities are adequate for population growth; …
City of Austin Planning Department 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Drive, Austin, TX 78752 P.O. Box 1088, Austin, TX 78767 -1088 (512) 974-2000 ♦ h ttp s:/ / w w w.a u st in tex a s .g ov / d epa r tm e n t/ plan n in g - de part men t MEMORANDUM TO: Chair & Planning Commission Members FROM: Maureen Meredith, Senior Planner, Long-Range Planning Division Planning Department DATE: August 29, 2025 RE: NPA-2023-0014.04_4302 Nuckols Crossing Southeast Combined (Franklin Park) Neighborhood Planning Area Staff requests a postponement of the above-referenced case from the September 9, 2025 Planning Commission hearing to the October 28, 2025 hearing date to allow additional time for the zoning application to be reviewed. The postponement request was made in a timely manner and meets the Planning Commission’s policy. Attachment: Plan Amendment Map 04 NPA-2023-0014.04 - 4302 Nuckols Crossing; District 21 of 2 04 NPA-2023-0014.04 - 4302 Nuckols Crossing; District 22 of 2
************************************************************************ MEMORANDUM TO: Greg Anderson, Chair Planning Commission Members FROM: Cynthia Hadri Planning Department DATE: September 2, 2025 RE: C14-2025-0053 – Duval-Harris Residential Postponement Request by Staff ************************************************************************ The case above has been scheduled for the September 9, 2025, Planning Commission hearing. Staff requests a postponement of the above referenced rezoning case from the September 9, 2025, Planning Commission hearing to the September 23, 2025 hearing, to allow time for staff to further review the zoning request. 05 C14-2025-0053 - Duval Harris Residential; District 91 of 1
Austin Parks and Recreation Palm Park Shelter House Historic Zoning September 2025 C14-2025-0072 C14H-2025-0077 Paul Books, Planner Principal Overview −Background −Base Zoning −Historic Zoning −Request for Action Background • Sir Swante Palm Neighborhood Park • ~ 3 acres • City Council District 9 • Along Waller Creek in Downtown Austin • Adjacent to the historic Palm School • Currently Unzoned Background Background • Palm Park is part of the Waterloo Greenway connecting Lady Bird Lake to Waterloo Park through a greenway trail and activated park spaces • Waterloo Greenway intends to revitalize the Shelter House as part of the redevelopment of Palm Park Background • Revitalized Shelter House becomes center of activity within the Park • Stone construction is stable allowing for adaptive re-use of the structure for park programming Base Zoning • Currently Unzoned and CBD zoning but actively used as a City of Austin Park • Past, current and proposed uses meet purpose and intent of "P" district • According to City of Austin Guide to Zoning: P is the designation for a governmental, civic, public service, or public institution use. Historic Zoning • Requesting historic zoning for the footprint of the Shelter House • Community Value • Strong association with Austin’s Mexican American community, nearby East Austin neighborhoods, and Lower Waller Creek District • Architecture • Embodies styles of the national movement pertaining to parks and park programing in the early twentieth century • Designed by noted local architect Hugo Kuehne representing an important era of growth and investment in Austin Parks Request for Action • Recommend approval of Public Zoning for all of Palm Park and Historic Zoning for the footprint of the Palm Park Shelter House Thank You
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET CASE: C14-2025-0072 – Sir Swante Palm Neighborhood Park Rezoning DISTRICT: 9 ZONING FROM: UNZ and CBD ZONING TO: P ADDRESS: 200 North Interstate Highway 35 Service Road Southbound and 201 ½ Red River Street SITE AREA: 3.02 acres (131,551 sq. ft.) PROPERTY OWNER: City of Austin AGENT: City of Austin (PARD - Paul Books) CASE MANAGER: Cynthia Hadri 512-974-7620, Cynthia.hadri@austintexas.gov STAFF RECOMMENDATION: The staff recommendation is to grant public (P) district zoning. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: September 9, 2025: CITY COUNCIL ACTION: October 23, 2025: ORDINANCE NUMBER: ISSUES: In May 2025, City Council adopted Resolution No. 20250508-042, initiating the zoning process for the park to apply a base zoning district consistent with its current and long- standing use. Please refer to Exhibit D (Resolution No. 20250508-042). 07 C14-2025-0072 - Sir Swante Palm Neighborhood Park Rezoning; District 91 of 12 C14-2025-0072 2 CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: The property in question is approximately 3.02 acres, has access to both East Third Street (level 3) and Red River Street (level 3), and borders East Second Street (level 3), Sabine Street (level 3) and North IH 35 Service Road (Southbound) (level 4). The property is designated as Unzoned (UNZ) and zoned as central business district (CBD). The surrounding area is characterized as mixed use, the properties to the north, west and south have a base zoning of central business district (CBD and CBD-CURE), the Palm Square Community Center is zoned GR-H. The east of the property borders Interstate 35 service road. Sir Swante Palm Neighborhood Park and has been dedicated as parkland since 1929 and is in both the Palm District Plan and The Downtown Austin Plan. Please refer to Exhibits A (Zoning Map) and B (Aerial View). The applicant is requesting to rezone the property to public district (P) through a City- initiated rezoning effort in response to Resolution No. 20250508-042. The purpose of this rezoning is to designate the property as parkland and support the development of new park amenities and improvements envisioned through community engagement efforts dating back to 2016. Planned improvements include revitalization of the historic Shelter House, creation of multiple play areas, new plantings, shade structures, and other community-requested amenities. This rezoning will help implement the community’s vision for Sir Swante Palm Neighborhood Park while supporting the goals of the Palm District Plan and Downtown Austin Plan. Please refer to Exhibit C (Applicant’s Summary Letter …
Austin Parks and Recreation Department Austin Parks and Recreation Department Palm Park Shelter House Palm Park Shelter House Historic Zoning August 2025 C14H-2025-0077 Paul Books, Planner Principal Overview −Background −Historic Justification −Request for Action Background • Sir Swante Palm Neighborhood Park • ~ 3 acres • City Council District 9 • Along Waller Creek in Downtown Austin • Adjacent to the historic Palm School Background Background • Palm Park is part of the Waterloo Greenway connecting Lady Bird Lake to Waterloo Park through a greenway trail and activated park spaces • Waterloo Greenway received an Historic Preservation Grant to revitalize the Shelter House as part of the redevelopment of Palm Park Background • Revitalized Shelter House becomes center of activity within the Park • Stone construction is stable allowing for adaptive re-use of the structure for park programming Historic Justification • Community Value • Strong association with Austin’s Mexican American community, nearby East Austin neighborhoods, and Lower Waller Creek District • Architecture • Embodies styles of the national movement pertaining to parks and park programing in the early twentieth century • Design influenced by local architect Hugo Kuehne representing an important era of growth and investment in Austin Parks Request for Action • Recommend Historic Zoning for the footprint of the Palm Park Shelter House Thank You
CASE NUMBER: C14H-2025-0077 ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET HLC DATE: August 8, 2025 PC DATE: September 9, 2025 CC Date: TBD APPLICANT: Historic Landmark Commission with owner agreement from Parks and Recreation Department HISTORIC NAME: Palm Park Shelter House WATERSHED: Waller Creek ADDRESS: Sir Swante Palm Neighborhood Park, 200 N. IH-35 Svrd. SB ZONING CHANGE: P (pending) to P-H. See department comments below. COUNCIL DISTRICT: 9 STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Grant the proposed zoning change from public use (P) (pending) to public use-historic landmark (P-H) combining district zoning. (See Department Comments for explanation of zoning timeline). LANDMARK DESIGNATION QUALIFICATIONS: architecture, community value, historical associations HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION ACTION: July 2, 2025: Initiate historic zoning (10-0). August 6, 2025: Recommend historic zoning (9-0) and approve a Certificate of Appropriateness for the rehabilitation of the shelter house (9-0). PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: TBD CITY COUNCIL ACTION: May 8, 2025: Adopt Resolution No. 20250508-042, initiating zoning for Palm Park to a base zoning that is appropriate based on its current use and directing staff to pursue historic landmark zoning for the shelter house to comply with Heritage Preservation Grant funding regulations. CASE MANAGERS: Kalan Contreras, Planning Department, 512-974-2727/kalan.contreras@austintexas.gov Paul Books, Austin Parks and Recreation Department 512-978-1315/paul.books@austintexas.gov NEIGHBORHOOD ORGANIZATIONS: Austin Independent School District, Austin Neighborhoods Council, City of Austin Downtown Commission, Downtown Austin Alliance, Downtown Austin Neighborhood Assn. (DANA), East Austin Conservancy, El Concilio Mexican American Neighborhoods, Friends of Austin Neighborhoods, Homeless Neighborhood Association, Lower Waller Creek, Preservation Austin, Tejano Town, Waterloo Greenway DEPARTMENT COMMENTS: The shelter house’s zoning to public use (P) is currently pending, as it is located on an unzoned (UNZ) portion of land. City Council will hear the zoning application applying public (P) zoning (C14-2025-0072), as directed by Resolution No. 20250508-042, in October 2025. The subsequent rezoning from P to P-H will be heard in tandem at the same Council meeting. The property owner received a Heritage Preservation Planning Grant from the Office of Arts, Culture, Music, and Entertainment in 2024. A 2022 survey report conducted for the Texas Department of Transportation identified the park and its assets as eligible for individual listing on the National Register of Historic Places. 1 1 Mitchell, R., and E. Pettis. “Historical Resources Survey Report: Capital Express Central – Intensive-level Survey: Palm Park, 200 North Interstate Highway I-35” (No. 0015-13–388, Texas Department of Transportation), 2022. 08 C14H-2025-0077 - Palm Park Shelter House; District 91 of 50 BASIS FOR …
