03 C14-2025-0064- Circle C Tract 110; District 5 - Public Comment — original pdf
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From: Jennifer Leeper Sent: Sunday, April 19, 2026 10:36 PM To: Boone, Scott - BC <BC-Scott.Boone@austintexas.gov>; Smith, Hank - BC <bc- Hank.Smith@austintexas.gov>; Flores, Alejandra - BC <BC-Alejandra.Flores@austintexas.gov>; Stern, Lonny - BC <BC-Lonny.Stern@austintexas.gov>; Major, Taylor - BC <BC- Taylor.Major@austintexas.gov>; Tschoepe, Christian - BC <BC-Christian.Tschoepe@austintexas.gov>; Greenberg, Betsy - BC <bc-Betsy.Greenberg@austintexas.gov>; Osta Lugo, Luis - BC <BC- Luis.OstaLugo@austintexas.gov>; Fouts, David - BC <BC-David.Fouts@austintexas.gov>; De Portu, Felix - BC <BC-Felix.Deportu@austintexas.gov>; Puzycki, Ryan - BC <BC- Ryan.Puzycki@austintexas.gov>; Estrada, Nancy <Nancy.Estrada@austintexas.gov>; Cortes, Andrew - BC <BC-Andrew.Cortes@austintexas.gov> Cc: Karen Hibpshman; Bill SOS Alliance; Constituents@traviscountytx.gov; District 8 <District8@austintexas.gov>; sosinfo@sosalliance.org Subject: Re: Oppose Zoning Change for Stratus Property along Mopac External Email - Exercise Caution Please note for the record that our household continues to oppose the proposed zoning change for Tract 110 in Circle C (near Dahlgreen and La Crosse), case C14-2025-0064. The current zoning (approved in 2002) includes a Conditional Overlay that restricts uses and explicitly prohibits vehicular access to Dahlgreen Avenue. Homeowners purchased properties with the understanding that this restriction would remain in place. The proposal to remove this prohibition represents a significant and concerning change. Residents have several ongoing concerns: Lack of notice and transparency: After the proposal was put on hold last year, no new signage was posted along Dahlgreen regarding the April 21 hearing. Many residents only learned of this update through an April 16 HOA newsletter. Per HB24, signs must be posted within 14 days of application filing. No signs were posted. Limited homeowner engagement: Residents raised objections at the last HOA meeting but have not been given further opportunities to provide input. We also request access to the referenced HOA support letter, as the Board has not recently engaged homeowners on this matter. Environmental constraints: This property lies within the Edwards Aquifer Recharge Zone, Barton Springs watershed, and a Drinking Water Protection Zone. It is subject to strict TCEQ and Save Our Springs (SOS) regulations, including 03 C14-2025-0064- Circle C Tract 110; District 51 of 5 impervious cover limits. It is unclear how the proposed changes can meet these requirements. Traffic and safety impacts: Any access to Dahlgreen Avenue—even limited to emergency vehicles—would increase traffic near Kiker Elementary and pose safety concerns. Property values: These changes will negatively affect nearby home values, which were purchased based on the 2002 zoning conditions. Our concerns remain unresolved. We respectfully request that this opposition be formally recorded and the hearing postponed because proper notice was not given. Sincerely, Andrew and Jennifer Leeper 10620 Galsworthy Lane 78739 512-497-1250 On Mon, May 12, 2025 at 2:09 PM Jennifer Leeper wrote: Please note for the record that our household opposes the zoning changes for the Stratus property project along Mopac, south of La Crosse Avenue in the Circle C neighborhood. This will negatively impact the residents living adjacent to and near this development as well as the entire Circle C community especially with the proposed zoning changes from commercial to residential. When residents bought homes in Circle C they were told, if developed, it would be commercial as it is currently zoned. The zoning change and the development will negatively impact the values of our homes which was confirmed by a local real estate representative. We reviewed Stratus' plans and do not see any benefits of this development. It would add an emergency exit off Dahlgreen across the street from many homes and near Kiker Elementary School, and a multi-story building that will inhibit views for residents. It would cause increased noise/light pollution as it would be a condensed population with 24/7 occupancy, bringing more residents permanently to an already crowded area with limited resources. The so-called benefits are nowhere close to the negative impacts of the proposed project. We have also voiced our concerns to the Circle C HOA, Paige Ellis with Austin City Council, and County Commissioner Ann Howard. We implore you to vote NO to this zoning change as it does not accurately reflect what the residents of Circle C were told or want! In addition, Stratus only sent notices to neighbors within 500 feet of their property when it would impact the entire community. They also sent the notice only 2 days before their presentation at the Circle C HOA board meeting. They are not respectful of our concerns and are attempting to push this through without residents being aware of the negative impacts to this change that was not agreed upon when 03 C14-2025-0064- Circle C Tract 110; District 52 of 5 residents bought homes in this area. Thank you, Andrew and Jennifer Leeper 512.497.1250 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 C14-2025-0064- Circle C Tract 110; District 53 of 5 From: Alicia Keswani Sent: Monday, April 20, 2026 4:06 PM To: Smith, Hank - BC <bc-Hank.Smith@austintexas.gov>; Flores, Alejandra - BC <BC- Alejandra.Flores@austintexas.gov>; Stern, Lonny - BC <BC-Lonny.Stern@austintexas.gov>; Major, Taylor - BC <BC-Taylor.Major@austintexas.gov>; Tschoepe, Christian - BC <BC- Christian.Tschoepe@austintexas.gov>; Greenberg, Betsy - BC <bc- Betsy.Greenberg@austintexas.gov>; Osta Lugo, Luis - BC <BC-Luis.OstaLugo@austintexas.gov>; Fouts, David - BC <BC-David.Fouts@austintexas.gov>; De Portu, Felix - BC <BC- Felix.Deportu@austintexas.gov>; Puzycki, Ryan - BC <BC-Ryan.Puzycki@austintexas.gov>; Estrada, Nancy <Nancy.Estrada@austintexas.gov>; Cortes, Andrew - BC <BC- Andrew.Cortes@austintexas.gov>; CC: Karen Hibpshman; Bill SOS Alliance; Constituents <constituents@traviscountytx.gov>; District 8 <District8@austintexas.gov>; Sosinfo <sosinfo@sosalliance.org> Subject: Opposition: Zoning Case C14-2025-0064 – Tract 110, Circle C External Email - Exercise Caution Dear representatives of the Zone and Platting Commission, and District 8, Cc Save Our Springs Alliance and Circle C HOA I am writing to oppose the proposed zoning change for Tract 110 in Circle C, Case C14- 2025-0064, and to request that my household’s opposition be recorded ahead of tomorrow night’s hearing. I have lived in Circle C for five years, and many of my neighbors have been here for ten or more. We chose this neighborhood in part because of the protections that have been in place since 2002. The current zoning includes a Conditional Overlay that restricts certain uses and explicitly prohibits vehicular access to Dahlgreen Avenue. Removing that prohibition changes the fundamental terms under which homeowners purchased their properties. I have several concerns I’d like to put on the record: Notice and transparency: Many residents, myself included, only learned about the April 21 hearing through an HOA newsletter dated April 16. After this proposal was put on hold last year, no new signage was posted along Dahlgreen. Under HB24, signs are required to be posted within 14 days of application filing. That did not happen, and I believe the hearing should be postponed until proper notice has been given. 03 C14-2025-0064- Circle C Tract 110; District 54 of 5 Homeowner engagement: Residents raised objections at the last HOA meeting and have not been given meaningful opportunities to provide further input. I would also request access to any HOA support letter referenced in this case, as the board has not recently engaged homeowners on this issue. Environmental concerns: This property sits within the Edwards Aquifer Recharge Zone, the Barton Springs watershed, and a Drinking Water Protection Zone. It is subject to TCEQ and Save Our Springs regulations, including strict impervious cover limits. It is not clear how the proposed development can meet those requirements. Traffic and safety: Even access limited to emergency vehicles on Dahlgreen Avenue adds traffic near Kiker Elementary. For a neighborhood with children walking to school, that matters. Property values: Homes nearby were purchased with the 2002 zoning conditions in place. Removing those protections will affect what neighbors paid for and what their properties are worth. I respectfully ask that this opposition be formally recorded and that the hearing be postponed given the failure to provide adequate notice to residents. Thank you for your time and your service to this community. Respectfully, Alicia Keswani 312-882-3282 10724 Galsworthy Ln 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 C14-2025-0064- Circle C Tract 110; District 55 of 5