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ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET CASE: C14-2026-0031 (Century Warehouse) DISTRICT: 7 ADDRESS: 1615 1/2 Century Street ZONING FROM: SF-2 SITE AREA: 2.0 acres TO: LI PROPERTY OWNER: Golden Anchor RE LLC APPLICANT/AGENT: HD Brown Consulting, Amanda Brown CASE MANAGER: Sherri Sirwaitis (512-974-3057, sherri.sirwaitis@austintexas.gov) STAFF RECOMMEDATION: Staff recommends LI, Limited Industrial District, zoning. ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: July 7, 2026 CITY COUNCIL ACTION: ORDINANCE NUMBER: 05 C14-2026-0031 - Century Warehouse; District 71 of 12 C14-2026-0031 ISSUES: N/A CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: 2 The property in question is currently developed with a general warehousing and distribution use. To the north, across Century Street, there are construction sales and services (Timber Town Austin), warehouse and distribution, food truck court and restaurant (Amazonas) uses. The property to the south is developed with a retail center that contains restaurant (Texas Roadhouse, Austin’s Pizza, Kung Fu Buffet), general retail sales, personal services (Generations Barber Shop, CBD, Glam Beauty Bar, Fast Signs, Signature Smiles, Ashley Furniture, Enso Nails, Wild Magnolias) and indoor entertainment (Cinemark Movie Theater) uses. To the west of the site, there are automotive repair businesses (G&G Auto Body, Austin Car Protection and Window Tint) and a construction sales and services use (Pflugerville Propane Rental). In this case, the applicant is requesting LI, Limited Industrial District, zoning to bring the existing use into conformance with the City of Austin zoning regulations. The staff supports the requested LI district zoning because the property is located adjacent to existing commercial and industrial uses to the north, east and west. There is LI and LI-CO zoning to the north and east, CS-CO zoning to the west and GR-CO zoning to the south of the site under consideration. The proposed rezoning of the site will allow the applicant to continue the existing use or to develop new commercial and industrial uses at this location. The applicant agrees with the staff recommendation. BASIS OF RECOMMENDATION: 1. The proposed zoning should be consistent with the purpose statement of the district sought. Limited Industrial Service district is intended as an area primarily for commercial services and limited manufacturing uses, generally on moderately sized sites. 2. The proposed zoning should promote consistency and orderly planning. The property in question is located adjacent to existing commercial and industrial uses to the north, east and west. There is LI and LI-CO zoning to the north and east, CS-CO zoning to the west and GR-CO zoning to the south of the site under consideration. 3. The proposed zoning should allow for a reasonable use of the property. The proposed LI zoning district would allow for a fair and reasonable use of the site. Limited Industrial zoning is appropriate for this location because of the commercial/ industrial character of the area. 05 C14-2026-0031 - Century Warehouse; District 72 of 12C14-2026-0031 3 The proposed rezoning of the site will allow the applicant to bring the existing warehousing and outdoor storage uses into conformance will the city’s Land Development Code use regulations. EXISTING ZONING AND LAND USES: ZONING LAND USES Site SF-2 North LI-CO, LI South GR-CO East West LI-CO SF-2, CS-CO General Warehousing and Distribution/Outdoor Pallet Storage Construction Sales and Services (Timber Town Austin), Warehouse and Distribution, Food Truck Court, Restaurant (Amazonas) Restaurant (Texas Roadhouse), General Retail Sales (Generations Barber Shop, CBD, Glam Beauty Bar, Fast Signs, Signature Smiles, Ashley Furniture, Enso Nails, Austin’s Pizza, Wild Magnolias, Kung Fu Buffet), Indoor Entertainment (Cinemark Movie Theater) Undeveloped Construction Sales and Services (Pflugerville Propane Rental), Automotive Repair (G&G Auto Body, Austin Car Protection and Window Tint) NEIGHBORHOOD PLANNING AREA: N/A WATERSHED: Gilleland Creek CAPITOL VIEW CORRIDOR: N/A SCENIC ROADWAY: N/A NEIGHBORHOOD ORGANIZATIONS: Friends of Austin Neighborhoods Homeless Neighborhood Association Pflugerville Independent School District Wells Branch Neighborhood Association AREA CASE HISTORIES: NUMBER C14-2015-0046 (Route Serv .93: 15701 North Interstate-35 Service Road North Bound) C14-2010-0130 (IH-35 Property: 15527 N. REQUEST SF-2 to CS COMMISSION 6/02/15: Approved staff’s recommendation of CS zoning on consent (6-0); G. Rojas-1st, S. Compton-2nd. CITY COUNCIL 6/11/26: Approved CS zoning on consent on all 3 readings (11-0); A. Kitchen-1st, P. Renteria-2nd. SF-2 to CS 9/07/10: Approved the staff’s recommendation of CS-CO zoning on consent, with 10/14/10: Approved CS-CO zoning on all 3 readings on consent (7-0); Spelman-1st, Morrison-2nd. 05 C14-2026-0031 - Century Warehouse; District 73 of 12 C14-2026-0031 Interstate-35 Service Road North Bound) C14-2010-0129 (1705 Century Street) SF-2 to CS SF-2 to CS SF-2 to CS-CO C14-2007-0017 (CSMI: 15639 North IH-35 Service Road Northbound) C14-05-0008 (15601 N. Interstate-35 Service Road North Bound) C14-03-0159 SF-2 to LI C14-03-0101 I-RR to CS C14-03-0083 I-RR to CS additional conditions to prohibit Adult Oriented Businesses, Pawn Shop Services, and Auto Related Uses (7-0); G. Bourgeious-1st, T. Rabago-2nd. 9/07/10: Approved the staff’s recommendation of CS-CO zoning on consent, with a CO to limit the vtpd to 2,000 and additional conditions to prohibit Adult Oriented Businesses and Pawn Shop Services (7-0); G. Bourgeious-1st, T. Rabago- 2nd. 5/01/07: Approved CS-CO district zoning with additional conditions to prohibit Adult Oriented Businesses, Pawn Shops and Commercial Blood Plasma Center uses (8-0, J. Martinez-absent); K. Jackson- 1st, C. Hammond-2nd. 2/15/05: Approved staff’s rec. of CS-CO, with conditions to 1) limit the site to less than 2,000 vehicle trips per day; 2) prohibit Adult Oriented uses and Pawn Shop Services; and 3) reserve 200- feet of right-of-way from the existing centerline of IH 35 (8-0, K. Jackson-absent); J. Martinez-1st, J. Gohil-2nd. 11/18/03: Approved the staff’s alternate rec. of LI- CO, with an additional condition prohibiting Adult Oriented Businesses (9-0) 8/12/03: Approved staff’s alternate recommendation of CS-CO zoning, w/ condition of no Adult Oriented Businesses (8-0, J. Cortez-left early) 6/24/03: Approved staff’s rec. of CS-CO zoning; by consent (7-0, J. Cortez-Not yet arrived, J. Donisi-absent) 4 10/14/10: Approved CS-CO zoning on all 3 readings on consent (7-0); Spelman-1st, Morrison-2nd. 6/07/07: Approved CS-CO district zoning by consent (7-0); all 3 readings 3/10/05: Approved CS-CO on all 3 readings 1/8/04: Granted LI-CO (7-0); all 3 readings 10/23/03: Approved CS-CO (6-0); all 3 readings 7/31/03: Approved CS-CO (7-0); all 3 readings 05 C14-2026-0031 - Century Warehouse; District 74 of 12 C14-2026-0031 5 C14-01-0132 I-RR to GR 11/13/01: To approve staff’s recommendation of GR-CO zoning, with a condition to limit development to no more than 2 story buildings for a depth of 100’ from Pecan Street (F.M. 1825). (8-0, J. Martinez- absent) 12/19/00: Approved staff alternate rec. of LI-CO by consent (6-0)- Prohibiting Adult Oriented Businesses, 2,000 vehicle trips per day limit 10/24/00: Approved staff alternate rec. of LI-CO (9-0) w/ conditions- Prohibiting Pawn Shop Services/ Adult Oriented Businesses 6/22/99: Approved staff alternate rec. of LI-CO (6-0)- 2,000 vehicle trips per day limit C14-00-2226 SF-2 to LI C14-00-2185 SF-2 to LI C14-99-0084 SF-2 to CS-CO C14-99-0054 LI to CS-CO 5/25/99: Denied CS-CO (6-0-1, RR-abstain) C14-99-0031 SF-2 to LI C14-94-0063 SF-2 to CS 3/23/99: Approved staff alternate rec. of LI-CO (9-0) 6/28/94: Approved LI (7-0) RELATED CASES: C8-1956-2286 - Subdivision Case SP-2026-0169D.CC - Site Plan Case 12/13/01: Approved GR-CO on consent (7-0). 1/17/02: Approved (7-0); 2nd/3rd readings 1/8/01: Approved LI-CO w/conditions (6-0); 1st reading 7/19/01: Approved LI-CO with conditions (6-0); 2nd/ 3rd readings 11/30/00: Approved LI-CO (7-0); 1st reading 5/24/01: Approved LI-CO (6-0); 2nd/3rd readings 7/22/99: Approved PC rec. of LI-CO w/ conditions (7-0); 1st reading 4/20/00: Approved LI-CO (7-0); 2nd/3rd readings 7/29/99: Approved staff recommendation of CS-CO w/ conditions (7-0); 1st reading 11/18/99: Denied CS-CO (5-2, BG/WL- Nay); valid petition filed, lack of super majority 5/6/99: Approved P/C recommendation of LI-CO (9-0); all 3 readings 7/28/94: Approved LI, as amended (7-0); all 3 readings 05 C14-2026-0031 - Century Warehouse; District 75 of 12 C14-2026-0031 6 OTHER STAFF COMMENTS: Comprehensive Planning Project Name and Proposed Use: 1605 CENTURY STREET. C14-2026-0031. Project: Century Warehouse. 2.00-acre tract from SF-2 to LI. Existing: general warehouse and distribution. Proposed: general warehouse and distribution. Yes Y Imagine Austin Decision Guidelines Complete Community Measures * Imagine Austin Growth Concept Map: Located within or adjacent to an Imagine Austin Activity Center, Imagine Austin Activity Corridor, or Imagine Austin Job Center as identified the Growth Concept Map. Names of Activity Centers/Activity Corridors/Job Centers *: • Within 1825 Strip Neighborhood Center 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 along W Pecan St and FM 1825 Connectivity and Food Access *: Provides or is located within 0.50 miles of a grocery store/farmers market. Connectivity and Education *: Located within 0.50 miles from a public school or university. Connectivity and Healthy Living *: Provides or is located within 0.50 miles from a recreation area, park or walking trail. Connectivity and Health *: Provides or is located within 0.50 miles of health facility (ex: hospital, urgent care, doctor’s office, drugstore clinic, and/or specialized outpatient care.) Housing Choice *: Expands the number of units and housing choice that suits a variety of household sizes, incomes, and lifestyle needs of a diverse population (ex: apartments, triplex, granny flat, live/work units, cottage homes, and townhomes) in support of Imagine Austin and the Strategic Housing Blueprint. Housing Affordability *: Provides a minimum of 10% of units for workforce housing (80% MFI or less) and/or fee in lieu for affordable housing. Mixed use *: Provides a mix of residential and non-industrial uses. Y Culture and Creative Economy *: Provides or is located within 0.50 miles of a cultural resource (ex: library, theater, museum, cultural center). • Within 0.5 miles of Cinemark theater 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. Y Y Not located over Edwards Aquifer Contributing Zone or Edwards Aquifer Recharge Zone 5 Number of “Yes’s” 05 C14-2026-0031 - Century Warehouse; District 76 of 12 C14-2026-0031 Drainage 7 The developer is required to submit a pre- and post-development drainage analysis at the subdivision and site plan stage of the development process. The City’s Land Development Code and Drainage Criteria Manual require that the Applicant demonstrate through engineering analysis that the proposed development will have no identifiable adverse impact on surrounding properties. Environmental The site is not located over the Edwards Aquifer Recharge Zone. The site is in the Gilleland Creek Watershed of the Colorado River Basin, which is classified as a Suburban Watershed by Chapter 25-8 of the City's Land Development Code. The site is in the Desired Development Zone. Under current watershed regulations, development or redevelopment on this site will be subject to the following impervious cover limits: Development Classification % of Gross Site Area % of Gross Site Area Single-Family (minimum lot size 5750 sq. ft.) Other Single-Family or Duplex Multifamily Commercial 50% 55% 60% 80% with Transfers 60% 60% 70% 90% 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. 05 C14-2026-0031 - Century Warehouse; District 77 of 12 C14-2026-0031 Parks and Recreation 8 Parkland dedication fees may apply to any future site or subdivision applications resulting from this rezoning. As of January 1, 2024, new commercial, non-residential uses are not subject to parkland dedication requirements at the time of site plan and subdivision. Site Plan FYI: All comments regarding the effects of the proposed rezoning on subsequent Site Plan Review applications are intended to assist in identifying potential development constraints but do not include all regulations which may affect a specific proposal. Changes to property boundaries and requests for development cannot include all regulatory limitations which may apply to a specific subject to modification or reconsideration if affected by a change in property boundaries or if development is proposed on only a portion of the land proposed for rezoning. These comments are intended to assist in identifying potential development constraints, but do not address the actual restrictions which will apply to a specific development proposal. Austin Development Services offers a variety of pre- application review options to assist in evaluating specific development proposals prior to Site Plan Application. Site plans will be required for any new development except for residential only projects with up to 4 units. Any new development is subject to Subchapter E Commercial Design Standards. 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 Century St. It is recommended that 29’ feet of right-of-way from the existing centerline should be dedicated according to the ASMP in addition to paving the existing ROW 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) Century St. Level 1 58’ 68’ NA - unpaved No No Yes 05 C14-2026-0031 - Century Warehouse; District 78 of 12 C14-2026-0031 Water Utility No comments on zoning change. 9 FYI: The landowner intends to serve the site with existing City of Austin water utilities. Depending on the development plans submitted, water and or wastewater service extension requests may be required. All water and wastewater construction must be inspected by the City of Austin. For more information pertaining to the Service Extension Request process and submittal requirements contact the Austin Water SER team at ser@austintexas.gov. INDEX OF EXHIBITS TO FOLLOW A: Zoning Map B. Aerial Map C. Applicant’s Request Letter 05 C14-2026-0031 - Century Warehouse; District 79 of 12EXHIBIT A 05 C14-2026-0031 - Century Warehouse; District 710 of 12EXHIBIT B 05 C14-2026-0031 - Century Warehouse; District 711 of 12EXHIBIT C April 22, 2026 Via Electronic Submittal Lauren Middleton-Pratt City of Austin Planning Department 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Drive Austin, TX 78752 RE: Rezoning request for Lots 2 & 3 of the Three Point Acres Section 1 Block A; TCAD Parcels 428073 and 428072 (the “Property”) Dear Mrs. Middleton-Pratt: As representatives of the owner of the above stated Property, we respectfully submit an application for rezoning of Lots 2 and 3 of Three Points Acre Section 1 Block A. The Property is currently zoned Single Family (SF-2). The requested Light Industrial (LI) zoning designation is intended to bring the Property into alignment with its existing and long-established use of General Warehousing and Distribution. The Property is not within a Neighborhood Plan, therefore a FLUM amendment is not required. The surrounding zoning designations are LI-CO to the north and east, CS to the west, and GR-CO to the south. The surrounding uses are light industrial, general commercial, and parking. If you have any questions regarding this request or need additional information, please do not hesitate to contact me at your convenience. Very truly yours, Amanda Couch Brown 214-695-9219 | AMANDA.BROWN@HDBROWNCONSULTING.COM | HDBROWNCONSULTING.COM05 C14-2026-0031 - Century Warehouse; District 712 of 12