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ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET CASE: C14-2025-0032 (Acres West Lot 20 Rezone) DISTRICT: 6 ADDRESS: 13608 Caldwell Drive ZONING FROM: I-RR TO: SF-6 SITE AREA: 0.407 acres PROPERTY OWNER: Austintatious Enterprises, LLC (David Jeng) APPLICANT/AGENT: Central Texas Permit Partners (Tisha Ritta) CASE MANAGER: Sherri Sirwaitis (512-974-3057, sherri.sirwaitis@austintexas.gov) STAFF RECOMMEDATION: Staff recommends SF-6, Townhouse and Condominium Residence District, zoning. ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: July 1, 2025 CITY COUNCIL ACTION: ORDINANCE NUMBER: 03 C14-2025-0032 - Acres West Lot 20 Rezone; District 61 of 29 C14-2025-0032 ISSUES: N/A CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: 2 The property in question is a 0.407 acre undeveloped lot that fronts onto Caldwell Drive. There are professional office and medical office uses to the north and east zoned GO-CO. The lots to the south are developed with single-family residences zoned SF-2. To the west there is an undeveloped area, a detention pond and a residential condominium development with GO-CO zoning and an I-RR designation. In this case, the applicant is requesting to establish permanent SF-6 zoning to allow for a single-family and condominium development on this property (please see the Applicant’s Summary Letter – Exhibit C). The staff recommends the applicant’s request for Townhouse and Condominium Residence district zoning. The proposed zoning is consistent with the purpose statement as the property is located on a residential collector roadway. The proposed zoning will provide a transition from the office zoning/uses to the north and east to the single-family residences along Caldwell Lane to the south. SF-6 zoning will permit the development of additional residential uses in this area and it will establish a permanent zoning designation on this currently undeveloped lot. BASIS OF RECOMMENDATION: 1. The proposed zoning should be consistent with the purpose statement of the district sought. Townhouse and Condominium Residence district is intended as an area for moderate density single family, duplex, two family, townhouse, and condominium use, without the spacing and locational requirements for townhouses and condominiums that apply in SF-5. This district is appropriate for areas in which unusually large lots predominate with access to other than minor residential streets, and in selected areas where a transition from single-family to multifamily use is appropriate. 2. The proposed zoning should promote consistency and orderly planning. The proposed zoning will provide a transition from the GO-CO zoning/office uses to the north and east to the SF-2 zoning/single-family residences along Caldwell Lane to the south. It is consistent with the existing condominium development to the west. 3. Zoning should allow for reasonable use of the property. SF-6 zoning will establish a permanent zoning designation on this currently undeveloped lot and will permit the development of additional residential uses in this area near civic and commercial services. 03 C14-2025-0032 - Acres West Lot 20 Rezone; District 62 of 29C14-2025-0032 3 EXISTING ZONING AND LAND USES: ZONING LAND USES Site North GO-CO I-RR South East SF-2 I-RR, LO West GO-CO Undeveloped Medical Office (Spicewood Dermatology, Capital Therapy Group, Edward Jones, STA, Inc.) Single-Family Residences Undeveloped, Medical Office (Firehouse Animal Health Center, Austin Dentistry, Austin Family Orthodontics, Austin Children’s Dentistry Undeveloped Area, Detention Pond, Condominiums (The Cottages at Lake Creek) NEIGHBORHOOD PLANNING AREA: N/A WATERSHED: Lake Creek CAPITOL VIEW CORRIDOR: N/A SCENIC ROADWAY: N/A NEIGHBORHOOD ORGANIZATIONS: Acres West Homeowners Association, Friends of Austin Neighborhoods, Long Canyon Homeowners Assn., Mountain Neighborhood Association (MNA) SCHOOLS: Round Rock I.S.D. AREA CASE HISTORIES: NUMBER C14-2022-0204 (Gemini School of Visual Arts) REQUEST I-SF-2 to GO I-RR to LO C14-2013-0150 (Bethany United Methodist Church: 9908- 10010 Anderson Mill Road) COMMISSION 9/06/2022: Approved staff's recommendation of GO zoning, adding a conditional overlay to prohibit Convalescent Services, Hospital Services (General and Limited) and Printing and Publishing uses on the property (8-0, C. Acosta, A. Denkler and R. Woody-absent); H. Smith- 1st, B. Greenberg-2nd. 1/21/14: Approved staff’s recommendation of LO-CO zoning by consent (5-0, J. Meeker & P. Seeger-absent); R. McDaniel-1st, S. Compton- 2nd. CITY COUNCIL 9/29/2022: Approved GO-CO zoning by consent on all 3 readings (9-0, N. Harper- Madison and V. Fuentes-off dais); L. Pool-1st, P. Ellis-2nd. 2/13/2014: Approved LO-CO zoning on consent on 1st reading (6-0, S. Cole-off dais); B. Spelman-1st, C. Riley-2nd. 5/15/2014: Approved LO-CO zoning, with conditions, on 03 C14-2025-0032 - Acres West Lot 20 Rezone; District 63 of 29 C14-2025-0032 4 CS-CO, I-RR to CS-MU-CO C14-2013-0012 (Hooper Communities: 9710-9718 Anderson Mill Road) C14-2010-0009 (13642 Research Boulevard) C14-2008-0224 (13642 Research) I-SF-2 and SF-2 to GR and GO SF-2, Unzoned to GO-CO, GR-CO 6/04/13: Approved staff’s recommendation of CS-MU-CO zoning with the following additional conditions agreed to by the applicant and the neighborhood as read into the record: 1) Under the ‘MU’ Combining District-prohibit civic uses, multi-family residential use and short-term rentals; 2) Limit the maximum height to two stories (30 ft.); 3) Limit the maximum density to 60 dwelling units or 12 per acre and 4) Note that the Buyer has agreed to prohibit 2nd floor open space (balconies) through a private restrictive covenant (6-0, G. Rojas-absent); P. Seeger-1st, S. Compton-2nd. Case closed. 4/20/10: Approved staff’s recommendation with additional conditions: • removal of Counseling Services as a prohibited use • removal of prohibited access to Caldwell Drive as a condition of zoning • limit access to 183 frontage and to the existing joint use access to the tract to the immediate South of the subject property RELATED CASES: N/A consent on 2nd/3rd readings (7- 0); B. Spelman-1st, M. Martinez-2nd. 6/20/13: Approved CS-MU- CO zoning on consent on all 3 readings (7-0); C. Riley-1st, B. Spelman-2nd. 5/27/10: — The City Council added additional prohibited uses to Tract 1: consumer convenience services, funeral services, hotel, motel, restaurant general and hospital services on Tract 2. Vehicular access to Caldwell was also prohibited. 6/24/10: Ordinance No. 20100624-107 for general office-conditional overlay (GO- CO) combining district zoning and community commercial- conditional overlay (GR-CO) combining district zoning was approved on consent on Council Member Spelman's motion, Council Member Shade's second on a 7-0 vote. 03 C14-2025-0032 - Acres West Lot 20 Rezone; District 64 of 29 C14-2025-0032 5 OTHER STAFF COMMENTS: Comprehensive Planning Project Name and Proposed Use: 13600 CALDWELL DRIVE. C14-2025-0032. Project: Acres West Lot 20 Rezone. 0.407 acres from I-RR to SF-6. Existing: vacant. Proposed: two to three townhome or condominium structures. Yes 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 *: Mobility and Public Transit *: Located within 0.25 miles of public transit stop and/or light rail station. Mobility and Bike/Ped Access *: Adjoins a public sidewalk, shared path, and/or bike lane. Y Connectivity, Good and Services, Employment *: Provides or is located within 0.50 miles to goods and services, and/or employment center. • Goods and Services present at the intersection of Anderson Mill Rd and 183 withing 0.5 miles 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. Y 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.) • Within 0.2 miles of surgical center and dentist along Caldwell Dr and 183 Y 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. 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. Not located over Edwards Aquifer Contributing Zone or Edwards Aquifer Recharge Zone 3 Number of “Yes’s” 03 C14-2025-0032 - Acres West Lot 20 Rezone; District 65 of 29 C14-2025-0032 Drainage 6 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 located over the North Edwards Aquifer Recharge Zone. The site is in the Lake Creek Watershed, which is classified as a Suburban Watershed by Chapter 25-8 of the City's Land Development Code. It 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 with Single-Family Residential (min. lot size 5750 sq. ft.) One or Two Family Residential (lot size < 5750 sq. ft.) Multifamily Residential Commercial 45% 55% 60% 65% Transfers 50% 60% 65% 70% According to floodplain maps there is no floodplain within or adjacent to the project location. 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. 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. Fire No comments. 03 C14-2025-0032 - Acres West Lot 20 Rezone; District 66 of 29 C14-2025-0032 Parks and Recreation 7 Parkland dedication will be required for the new applicable uses proposed by this development, condos and retail with MU zoning, at the time of subdivision or site plan, per City Code § 25-1-601. Whether the requirement shall be met with fees in-lieu or dedicated land will be determined using the criteria in City Code Title 25, Article 14, as amended. Should fees in-lieu be required, those fees shall be used toward park investments in the form of land acquisition and/or park amenities within the surrounding area, per the Parkland Dedication Operating Procedures § 14.3.11 and City Code § 25-1-609, as amended. If the applicant wishes to discuss parkland dedication requirements in advance of site plan or subdivision applications, please contact this reviewer: ann.desanctis@austintexas.gov. At the applicant’s request, PARD can provide an early determination of whether fees in-lieu of land will be allowed. Site Plan Site plans will be required for any new development except for residential only projects with up to 4 units. If a site plan is required, the development is subject to LDC Subchapter E Design Standards and Mixed Use. Additional comments will be made when the site plan is submitted. Transportation The Austin Strategic Mobility Plan (ASMP) calls for 58 feet of right-of-way for Caldwell Dr. It is recommended that 29 feet of right-of-way from the existing centerline should be dedicated for Caldwell Dr according to the Transportation Plan with the first subdivision or site plan application. [LDC 25-6-51 and 25-6-55]. 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) Caldwell Dr Level 1 58 feet Approx 55 feet Approx 25 feet None None None Water Utility No comments. 03 C14-2025-0032 - Acres West Lot 20 Rezone; District 67 of 29 C14-2025-0032 8 INDEX OF EXHIBITS TO FOLLOW A: Zoning Map B. Aerial Map C. Applicant’s Request Letter D. Comments from Interested Parties 03 C14-2025-0032 - Acres West Lot 20 Rezone; District 68 of 29 MF-3 C14-2014-0195 LO HIGH SCHOOL M E L L O W M E A D O W D R APA RTME NTS I-RR GO C14-2014-0048 APARTMENTS I-RR R W D O D E A M Y H I-SF-2 S P-0 6-0 3 0 9 D M E DIC A L O F FIC E S M E DIC A L E M E R M A C Y I-RR G E N P H A R I-RR C14-2018-0073 LO ( ( C14-2015-0158 ( M E O L E A D I C F I C F 7 7 7 8 -0 LO GR 6 2 G . 1 - 1 L D 8 R F. B F O C Y C E N T E R ( C14-96-0022 GO-CO C7L-98-005 GR-CO C14-2007-0170 ( ST LR DAY CARE ( ( ( ( ( ( ( ( ( ( ( ( LO F . M E D . O F 82-97 SF-2 OFF. 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SF-2 7 7 - 7 9 I-SF-2 P O N D SP-01-0339C 98-0086 C14-98-0086 S P R IN G S R D C14-2021-0142 C14-2014-0154 CS-MU-CO K A Y O D A H S R S D I-RR GR-CO C14-03-0104 AUTO DEALERSHIP APARTMENTS ( S H A S T A L N ( ( ( 7 9 - 1 6 4 DAY CARE GR R E T A I L I N S . C O . CS N U S 85-229 8 5 - 3 6 5 1 8 3 H W Y S V R D GR N B ( ( 93-0033 LO 7 9 - 1 2 7 R C N U S 1 8 3 H W Y 7 9 - 1 2 7 7 9 - 2 3 4 A U T O 1 5 - 0 9 90 -0 5 1 R E P A I R 7 9 - 0 1 0 S V R D S B 7 9 - 2 3 4 7 9 - 1 0 AUTO DEALERSHIP I-RR 01-0155 GR-CO AUTO DEALERSHIP C14-01-0155 C14-02-0059 N U S 1 8 3 H W Y S B P E T C L I N I C 78-159 80-220 8 3 - 1 5 4 I-SF-2 LR R E S T . 8 1 - 0 8 8 SF-2 9 2 - 2 9 CS-CO C14-01-0165 9 C 1 3 - 0 1 0 S P - C14-2021-0143 7 8 - 1 6 2 C14-2014-0059 CS-1-CO 03-0180 RETAIL\CENTER GR C14-03-0180 GR-CO 00-2054 I-RR 99-2139 W/LO-CO 0 - 6 0 S P - 3 C 1 0 C14-98-0272 SKATING\RINK C14-05-0192 C14-2010-0028 ( LI-CO 9 9 - 0 1 3 7 OFFICE/\RETAIL SHOPPING CENTER 96-0440cs GR ( ( ( ( LO-CO C14-2007-0191 C14-2008-0234 CS-MU-CO C14-2013-0012 S H O P P I N G C E N T E R CS-1 84-069 LO-CO C14-2013-0150 86-0095 WILLIAMSON COUNTY I-RR S E R V I C E S T A T I O N DR F U N E R A L H O M E ZONING A N D E R S O N M I L L R D GR-CO C14-98-0135 GR SP-99-2211C GR-CO R E S T A U R A N T 8 8 - 0 2 4 GR U N D E V ZONING CASE#: C14-2025-0032 SUBJECT TRACT ! ! ! ! ! ! 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No warranty ismade by the City of Austin regarding specific accuracy or completeness.ZONING CASE#:LOCATION:SUBJECT AREA:MANAGER:C14-2025-0032Acres West, Block A, Lot 200.407 AcresSherri SirwaitisCreated: 2/28/2025SUBJECT TRACTZONING BOUNDARY!!!PENDING CASECREEK BUFFERImageRGBRed: Band_1Green: Band_2Blue: Band_31inchequals400'03 C14-2025-0032 - Acres West Lot 20 Rezone; District 610 of 29EXHIBIT C CENTRAL TEXAS PERMIT PARTNERS 2880 Donnell Dr.| Suite 2802 | Round Rock, Texas 78664 Office: 512.937.0073 Tisha@permitpartnerstx.com February 20, 2025 Ms. Lauren Middleton-Pratt, Planning Director City of Austin Planning Department Permitting and Development Center (PDC) 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Drive Austin, TX 78752 Re: Rezoning Application - Acres West Lot 20, Rezone Dear Ms. Middleton-Pratt: As the authorized agent for Austintatious Enterprises, LLC (“Owner”), we respectfully submit the enclosed Rezoning Application and submittal package for your review. The property is legally platted as Lot 20, Block A, Acres West Subdivision, per the Plat Records of Williamson County. It comprises approximately 0.407 acres, is currently undeveloped, and is located within Council District 6. We are seeking to rezone the property from its existing designation of Residential Rural (I-RR) to Townhouse & Condominium Residence (SF-6) to allow for single-family and condominium development. Rezoning to SF-6 will provide permanent zoning for the property while contributing to the city’s housing supply by utilizing this vacant lot, which is positioned between established residential and commercial developments. The property is not located within a designated neighborhood plan and is surrounded by GO-CO zoning to the north, SF-2 zoning along the southern boundary at Caldwell Drive, and undeveloped land to the east and west. Upon approval of the requested SF-6 zoning designation, the owner plans to develop two to three townhome or condominium structures on the property. This zoning change will allow for a more efficient and appropriate use of the land while aligning with the surrounding mix of residential and commercial development. The existing lot configuration complies with the site development standards for SF-6 zoning, ensuring feasibility for the proposed use. Additionally, this development will help address the growing demand for diverse housing options by providing residences in a well-situated location with access to nearby amenities and infrastructure. Thank you for your time and consideration. We look forward to working with you on this zoning application and are happy to provide any additional information as needed. Please feel free to reach out with any questions. Respectfully, Tisha Ritta 1 03 C14-2025-0032 - Acres West Lot 20 Rezone; District 611 of 29EXHIBIT D From: To: Subject: Date: Attachments: Janet Taborn Sirwaitis, Sherri C14-2025-0032 opposition Saturday, May 31, 2025 5:34:22 PM Acres West proposed zoning change Case# C14-2025-0032.msg External Email - Exercise Caution Dear Sherri, We live at 13512 Lois Lane, Austin, Texas 78750. We recently received a new notice of application for rezoning in the mail (presumably because the original application had the incorrect address on the application). The “new” signage is still hidden from view of the neighborhood (unless you are prone to veer off the road into the woods). Our concerns about adding multiple units at the entrance of our small community will increase traffic and safety concerns, additional water use and drainage, and it goes against the original intent of the neighborhood. For your convenience, I have attached the email I sent back on March 13, 2025, regarding our opposition to original zoning change application: We would like to express our strong opposition to this proposal, as this zoning change proposal to develop Lot 20, Block A, Acres West Subdivision into townhomes or condominiums will absolutely affect our neighborhood negatively. Firstly, Caldwell Drive is the only entrance and exit to our small neighborhood. When The Cottages at Lake Creek were built as an addition to Acres West, the increase of vehicle and delivery traffic from the over 70 units in The Cottages has been significant and dangerous, especially at the entrance to The Cottages and Caldwell Drive. Then, the City of Austin allowed Republic Spine and Pain to develop their business property with their entrance and exit onto Caldwell Drive (rather than on the Hwy 183 access road where other business driveways exist). As a result, the additional traffic from Republic Spine and Pain onto Caldwell Drive from the staff, delivery vehicles, and patrons causes traffic to back up at the entrance/exit of Caldwell Drive and 183. The proposed development on Lot 20, Block A would have driveway(s) enter and exit on Caldwell Drive, causing even more congestion on an already busy street/neighborhood entrance. Our little neighborhood has many walkers and several neighbors who use electric wheelchairs, so additional traffic is a safety concern for our neighborhood. Secondly, if condominiums or townhomes were allowed to be developed on Caldwell Drive, traffic flow and safety issues would be exacerbated by trash and recycling receptacles and 03 C14-2025-0032 - Acres West Lot 20 Rezone; District 612 of 29stops for waste management vehicles. Third, flooding is a concern. When The Cottages at Lake Creek were built, there was a retention pond added at the front (supposedly to help with run off from the developed land). However, those of us in the original Acres West neighborhood experience flooding in our yards after a rain to this day. Fourth, we are in the Edwards Aquifer recharge zone. This is a highly sensitive environmental area for one of our most valuable and scarce resources: water. Any new development would need plans to mitigate and preserve the aquifer. We strongly urge you to reconsider this proposal, as it would negatively affect our entire neighborhood with the concerns mentioned above. Thank you and we hope to hear from you soon, Janet & Doug Taborn 13512 Lois Ln Austin, Tx 78750 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". 03 C14-2025-0032 - Acres West Lot 20 Rezone; District 613 of 29From: To: Subject: Date: Attachments: Vicki McCoy Sirwaitis, Sherri Case number C14-2025-0032 Zoning Change input Monday, March 3, 2025 9:54:25 PM image.png External Email - Exercise Caution Sherri Sirwaitis Input on Proposed Zoning Change Case Number: C14-2025-0032 Dear Sherri, My name is Vicki McCoy and I live in the Cottages of Lake Creek, 13604 Caldwell Dr, #38, Austin, TX 78750. I was recently notified about a proposed zoning change (Case Number: C14-2025-0032) and I would like to express my strong opposition to this proposal. The proposed zone is a SF6 which after easements and other codes is not fit to develop "two to three townhome or condominium structures" as written in the summary letter. This proposal would also change the look and feel of the small and tight-knit community we have developed over the decades at West Acres. Further, this proposed zoning change and development also impacts over 70 houses in The Cottages which fall under Acres West. Unfortunately, the proposed zoning change sign was placed in the wrong location and therefore the people in The Cottages, and West Acres in general, may not have been notified of this proposal. I strongly urge you to reconsider this proposal as it would affect me and my family, my home, and the neighborhood I have lived in for several years now. I would also kindly request the City and the owners of the lot to visit the neighborhood and meet with us so we can discuss this proposal to better understand our sentiment. I would like to understand how many units would be included in the propsal of "2-3 Structures"? How many families would be on this one site? 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For any additional questions or concerns, contact CSIRT at "cybersecurity@austintexas.gov". 03 C14-2025-0032 - Acres West Lot 20 Rezone; District 615 of 29From: To: Subject: Date: Importance: Michael Stark Sirwaitis, Sherri Case Number: C14-2025-0032 | 13517 Caldwell Dr. Sunday, March 2, 2025 11:31:45 AM High External Email - Exercise Caution Mike Stark Input on Proposed Zoning Change Case Number: C14-2025-0032 Dear Sherri, My name is Mike Stark and I and my wife, Cecelia Stark, live in Acres West on 13517 Caldwell Drive, Austin, TX 78750. I was recently notified about a proposed zoning change (Case Number: C14-2025-0032) and I would like to express my strong opposition to this proposal. The proposed zone is a SF6 which after easements and other codes is not fit to develop "two to three townhome or condominium structures" as written in the summary letter. This proposal would also change the look and feel of the small and tight-knit community we have developed over the decades at Acres West. Further, this proposed zoning change and development also impacts over 70 houses in The Cottages which fall under Acres West. Unfortunately, the proposed zoning change sign was placed in the wrong location and therefore the people in The Cottages, and West Acres in general, may not have been notified of this proposal. I strongly urge you to reconsider this proposal as it would affect me and my family, my home, and the neighborhood I have lived in for several years now. I would also kindly request that the City and the owners of the lot visit the neighborhood to better understand our sentiment. Thank you and I hope to hear from you soon, Mike Stark 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". 03 C14-2025-0032 - Acres West Lot 20 Rezone; District 616 of 29From: To: Subject: Date: April Jiménez Sirwaitis, Sherri Case Number: C14-2025-0032 Sunday, March 2, 2025 5:39:46 PM External Email - Exercise Caution April & Luis Jimenez Input on Proposed Zoning Change Case Number: C14-2025-0032 Dear Sherri, My name is April and I live in Acres West at 13505 Lois Lane. I was recently notified about a proposed zoning change (Case Number: C14-2025-0032) and I would like to express my strong opposition to this proposal. The proposed zone is a SF6 which after easements and other codes is not fit to develop "two to three townhome or condominium structures" as written in the summary letter. This proposal would also change the look and feel of the small and tight-knit community we have developed over the decades at West Acres. I’m also concerned about the ability to get in and out of our neighborhood during peak traffic periods, because looks like they want to create an entrance/exit on Caldwell, which would mean a lot of traffic on our small street and for our little neighborhood. Further, this proposed zoning change and development also impacts over 70 houses in The Cottages which fall under Acres West. Unfortunately, the proposed zoning change sign was placed in the wrong location and therefore the people in The Cottages, and Acres West in general, may not have been notified of this proposal. I strongly urge you to reconsider this proposal as it would affect our family, home, and the neighborhood I have lived in for many years now. I would also kindly request the city and the owners of the lot to visit the neighborhood and meet with us so we can discuss this proposal to better understand our sentiment. Thank you and I hope to hear from you soon, 03 C14-2025-0032 - Acres West Lot 20 Rezone; District 617 of 29April Jimenez 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". 03 C14-2025-0032 - Acres West Lot 20 Rezone; District 618 of 29From: To: Cc: Subject: Date: Janet Taborn Sirwaitis, Sherri Doug Taborn Acres West proposed zoning change Case# C14-2025-0032 Thursday, March 13, 2025 4:50:53 PM External Email - Exercise Caution Input on Proposed Zoning Change Case Number: C14-2025-0032 Dear Sherri, We live in Acres West on 13512 Lois Lane, Austin, Texas 78750. We found out about a proposed zoning change (Case Number: C14-2025-0032) via a neighbor, rather than receiving a letter of communication and clear signage from the developer (apparently the sign was placed in the wrong location. One of the neighbors finally placed it near the entrance to the Cottages where most residents can see it). We would like to express our strong opposition to this proposal, as this zoning change proposal to develop Lot 20, Block A, Acres West Subdivision into townhomes or condominiums will absolutely affect our neighborhood negatively. Firstly, Caldwell Drive is the only entrance and exit to our small neighborhood. When The Cottages at Lake Creek were built as an addition to Acres West, the increase of vehicle and delivery traffic from the over 70 units in The Cottages has been significant and dangerous, especially at the entrance to The Cottages and Caldwell Drive. Then, the City of Austin allowed Republic Spine and Pain to develop their business property with their entrance and exit onto Caldwell Drive (rather than on the Hwy 183 access road where other business driveways exist). As a result, the additional traffic from Republic Spine and Pain onto Caldwell Drive from the staff, delivery vehicles, and patrons causes traffic to back up at the entrance/exit of Caldwell Drive and 183. The proposed development on Lot 20, Block A would have driveway(s) enter and exit on Caldwell Drive, causing even more congestion on an already busy street/neighborhood entrance. Our little neighborhood has many walkers and several neighbors who use electric wheelchairs, so additional traffic is a safety concern for our neighborhood. Secondly, if condominiums or townhomes were allowed to be developed on Caldwell Drive, traffic flow and safety issues would be exacerbated by trash and recycling 03 C14-2025-0032 - Acres West Lot 20 Rezone; District 619 of 29receptacles and stops for waste management vehicles. Third, flooding is a concern. When The Cottages at Lake Creek were built, there was a retention pond added at the front (supposedly to help with run off from the developed land). However, those of us in the original Acres West neighborhood experience flooding in our yards after a rain to this day. Fourth, we are in the Edwards Aquifer recharge zone. This is a highly sensitive environmental area for one of our most valuable and scarce resources: water. Any new development would need plans to mitigate and preserve the aquifer. We strongly urge you to reconsider this proposal, as it would negatively affect our entire neighborhood with the concerns mentioned above. Thank you and we hope to hear from you soon, Janet and Doug Taborn 13512 Lois Ln Austin, Tx 78750 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". 03 C14-2025-0032 - Acres West Lot 20 Rezone; District 620 of 29From: To: Subject: Date: Joe Joseph Sirwaitis, Sherri Acres West, Block A, Lot 20 Monday, March 3, 2025 9:20:03 AM External Email - Exercise Caution Dear Ms Sirwaitis, I live at 13600 Caldwell Dr, Austin, TX 78750, less than a block from the proposed zoning change (Case # C14- 2025-0032) and I am very much opposed to the zoning change that would allow the building of multi-family units. The units would most likely feed onto Caldwell Drive, which would add to the congestion exiting onto the 183N feeding road from Caldwell Dr. We have over 120 families with homes and townhouses in our neighborhood and we all have only one exit out. Adding additional residential traffic would make it even more difficult. Please do not allow the zoning change. Sincerely, Joe L. Joseph 13600 Caldwell Dr Austin, TX 78750 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". 03 C14-2025-0032 - Acres West Lot 20 Rezone; District 621 of 29From: To: Subject: Date: Wes Humphrey Sirwaitis, Sherri Proposed Zoning Change Wednesday, March 12, 2025 5:07:40 PM External Email - Exercise Caution Input on Proposed Zoning Change Case Number: C14-2025-0032 Dear Sherri, My name is Wes Humphrey and my wife and I live in Acres West at 13508 Lois Ln. We were recently notified about a proposed zoning change (Case Number: C14-2025-0032) and we would like to express our concerns to this proposal and opposition if we aren’t better informed about the proposed development. The proposed zone change on lot 20 from SFR to SF6 in order to develop and build "two to three townhome or condominium structures" as written in the summary letter is concerning to us and the neighborhood. With the proposed development including entry off Caldwell Drive, which over the years has been overly saturated with traffic from commercial development and the existing huge condo development of The Cottages many years ago - it would only add to that existing congestion and traffic safety. Caldwell and Lois Ln used to be a quiet and less busy no thru street in the single family neighborhood of Acres West since the early 1970’s before being annexed into Austin. The proposed zoning change sign was placed in the wrong location and therefore the people in The Cottages and West Acres in general, may not have been notified of this proposal and concerns are only growing. We request that before the city approves the zoning change application, that a public hearing be scheduled between owner/developer of lot 20 and the Acres West neighborhood to further discuss the proposed development, answer questions and hear out the current home owner concerns. Thank you for attention to this matter and we look forward to hearing back from you. Best, Wes and Lori Humphrey 03 C14-2025-0032 - Acres West Lot 20 Rezone; District 622 of 29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". 03 C14-2025-0032 - Acres West Lot 20 Rezone; District 623 of 29From: To: Subject: Date: Sirwaitis, Sherri; Zoning change 78750 Caldwell Drive Tuesday, April 29, 2025 6:58:11 PM External Email - Exercise Caution Judy Miller Input on Proposed Zoning Change Case Number: C14-2025-0032 Dear Sherri, My name is Judy Miller and I live in Acres West on Caldwell Drive. I was recently notified about a proposed zoning change (Case Number: C14-2025-0032) and I would like to express my strong opposition to this proposal. The proposed zone is a SF6 which after easements and other codes is not fit to develop "two to three townhome or condominium structures" as written in the summary letter. This proposal would also change the look and feel of the small and tight-knit community we have developed over the decades at West Acres. Further, this proposed zoning change and development also impacts over 70 houses in The Cottages which fall under Acres West. Unfortunately, the proposed zoning change sign was placed in the wrong location and therefore the people in The Cottages, and West Acres in general, may not have been notified of this proposal. I strongly urge you to reconsider this proposal as it would affect me and my family, my home, and the neighborhood I have lived in for several years now. I would also kindly request the City and the owners of the lot to visit the neighborhood and meet with us so we can discuss this proposal to better understand our sentiment. Thank you and I hope to hear from you soon, Judy Miller, 13604 Caldwell Dr #61, Austin, TX 78750 elieve 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". 03 C14-2025-0032 - Acres West Lot 20 Rezone; District 624 of 29From: To: Subject: Date: Attachments: Gema Lane Sirwaitis, Sherri Input on Proposed Zoning Change Case Number: C14-2025-0032 Monday, March 3, 2025 9:31:07 AM Lot 20 Concerns.pdf External Email - Exercise Caution Gema Lane 13511 Caldwell Dr. Austin, TX 78750 Input on Proposed Zoning Change Case Number: C14-2025-0032 March 3, 2025 Dear Ms. Sirwaitis, I am writing to express my strong opposition to the proposed rezoning and development of Lot 20 in Acres West Neighborhood (Permit/Case 2025-021617 ZC Reference File Name C14- 2025-0032). Acres West Neighborhood is a small rural community of large estates. Currently, our community is dealing with the following: the noise, congestion, additional light pollution, construction pollution, trash blowing, and traffic from the current expansion of 183N. It has come to my attention that a developer is planning to build out Lot 20 in our neighborhood. I've attached a picture of the sign below. A developer is trying to rezone Lot 20 (located at the entrance of Caldwell Dr and the entrance to the Cottages) so they can create an entrance to a proposed 2-3 townhouses development on the undeveloped land near the entrance of Caldwell. This is unwanted by many neighbors in Acres West. We will bring a strong voice to stand against this new development. This new development does not align with the current rural community and nature that is this neighborhood. By allowing this rezoning to pass, it could open the way for short-term rentals, the development of condominiums, and any other proposed project. We do not want to see low-income projects in this area. Any new development on Lot 20 will only add an additional and burdensome strain on the current issues we deal with from the construction of 183N. All for what? Additionally, Lot 20 is all that the local wildlife has as a natural habitat. In our neighborhood we see foxes, wild turkeys, coyotes, skunks (while smelly, I prefer their scent over any construction). At what point is our community going to say enough building out? You can’t drive anywhere from Austin to Cedar Park and beyond without seeing the development of natural land. We need the green space to exist in the current and ever-growing concrete expansion that is swallowing us up. Finally, we need to address the financial concerns that this development will have on current property values. Any low-income housing whether short-term housing or townhomes will only make it more difficult for current homeowners to sell their homes. In conclusion, I strongly urge you to reconsider this proposal. Our community will stand against this in numbers, and we need your support. Sincerely, Gema Lane 03 C14-2025-0032 - Acres West Lot 20 Rezone; District 625 of 29-- Gema Lane 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". 03 C14-2025-0032 - Acres West Lot 20 Rezone; District 626 of 29From: To: Subject: Date: Lynne Harrison-David Sirwaitis, Sherri Input on Proposed Zoning Change: Case Number: C14-2025-0032 Wednesday, March 5, 2025 1:18:26 PM External Email - Exercise Caution Lynne Harrison-David Input on Proposed Zoning Change Case Number: C14-2025-0032 Dear Sherri, My name is Lynne Harrison-David and I am the owner of 13412 Lois Ln. I recently received notice regarding the proposed zoning change under Case Number C14-2025-0032, and I would like to formally express my strong opposition to this proposal. The single point of access to a busy road presents serious concerns regarding ingress and egress and potential fire and health safety risks for current and future residents. The proposed SF6 zoning does not appear suitable, and the development would impact the character of a community where many families have lived for years. I strongly urge you to reconsider this zoning change. I also request that the City and the lot owners arrange a visit to the neighborhood and meet with residents to better understand our concerns and allow for an open discussion of the proposal. Thank you for your time and attention. I look forward to hearing from you soon. Sincerely, Lynne Harrison-David 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". 03 C14-2025-0032 - Acres West Lot 20 Rezone; District 627 of 29From: To: Subject: Date: Asher Khan Sirwaitis, Sherri Opposition to Case Number: C14-2025-0032 Saturday, March 1, 2025 8:45:52 PM External Email - Exercise Caution Asher Khan Input on Proposed Zoning Change Case Number: C14-2025-0032 Dear Sherri, My name is Asher and I live in Acres West on 13601 Caldwell Drive. I was recently notified about a proposed zoning change (Case Number: C14-2025-0032) and I would like to express my strong opposition to this proposal. The proposed zone is a SF6 which after easements and other codes is not fit to develop "two to three townhome or condominium structures" as written in the summary letter. This proposal would also change the look and feel of the small and tight-knit community we have developed over the decades at West Acres. Further, this proposed zoning change and development also impacts over 70 houses in The Cottages which fall under Acres West. Unfortunately, the proposed zoning change sign was placed in the wrong location and therefore the people in The Cottages, and West Acres in general, may not have been notified of this proposal. I strongly urge you to reconsider this proposal as it would affect me and my family, my home, and the neighborhood I have lived in for several years now. I would also kindly request the City and the owners of the lot to visit the neighborhood and meet with us so we can discuss this proposal to better understand our sentiment. Thank you and I hope to hear from you soon, Asher Khan 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". 03 C14-2025-0032 - Acres West Lot 20 Rezone; District 628 of 29From: To: Subject: Date: Lan Nguyen Sirwaitis, Sherri Acres West, Block A, Lot 20 Monday, March 3, 2025 9:41:19 AM External Email - Exercise Caution Uoc & Lan Nguyen Input on Proposed Zoning Change Case Number: C14-2025-0032 Dear Sherri, We are Uoc & Lan Nguyen and live in Acres West on 13507 Lois Ln. We were recently notified about a proposed zoning change (Case Number: C14-2025-0032) and we would like to express our strong opposition to this proposal. The proposed zone is a SF6 which after easements and other codes is not fit to develop "two to three townhome or condominium structures" as written in the summary letter. This proposal would also change the look and feel of the small and tight-knit community we have developed over the decades at West Acres. Further, this proposed zoning change and development also impacts over 70 houses in The Cottages which fall under Acres West. Unfortunately, the proposed zoning change sign was placed in the wrong location and therefore the people in The Cottages, and West Acres in general, may not have been notified of this proposal. We strongly urge you to reconsider this proposal as it would affect us and our family, our home, and the neighborhood we have lived in for several years now. We would also kindly request the City and the owners of the lot to visit the neighborhood and meet with us so we can discuss this proposal to better understand our sentiment. Thank you and we hope to hear from you soon, Uoc & Lan Nguyen 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". 03 C14-2025-0032 - Acres West Lot 20 Rezone; District 629 of 29