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From: ReAnn Boss Sent: Saturday, July 18, 2026 8:21 AM To: LandUseLiaison Subject: Comments for Case C14-2025-0089 You don't often get email from . Learn why this is important External Email - Exercise Caution Case Number: C14-2025-0089 Contact: Beverly Villela, 512-978-0740 Public Hearing: July 21, 2026 Zoning and Platting Commission and August 27, 2026 City Council Subject: Opposition to Proposed Redistricting and Development Access Dear Members of the Zoning Commission, I am writing to formally oppose the proposed redistricting and development plan as currently presented, due to significant safety, environmental, and property concerns that directly impact my family and our home. Our residence is the first house in the neighborhood and sits at a particularly vulnerable location. We already experience frequent illegal U-turns at Lost Creek Blvd/Wilson Heights, vehicles pulling into our driveway to turn around, and unsafe traffic behavior. Alarmingly, we have already had one vehicle leave the roadway and crash into our fence. These are not hypothetical risks—they are existing, documented safety issues that will only be intensified by additional development of 475 Apartment units in our backyard. There is no public transportation available for the proposed population. There has been 1 recent fatality at Lost Creek Blvd/ 360. The only ingress to the development includes u-turns at an already dangerous intersection. It would be irresponsible to approve the high density zoning request. From a safety and community welfare standpoint, I strongly urge the Commission to consider the following: 1 02 C14-2025-0089 - 1120 and 1122 S Capital of Texas Highway; District 81 of 41. Traffic Study Required A comprehensive traffic impact study must be conducted before any approval. The proposed development could introduce an estimated additional 1,000 vehicles with access to Lost Creek Boulevard. This increase would place our home—and more importantly, our young children—at heightened and unacceptable risk. We already have semi-trucks barreling around the corner from the other new major development. -TRAFFIC BLOCKAGE! Due to the limited egress and ingress of the neighborhood during morning rush hours- the line to leave the neighborhood extends back .25-.3 miles from the traffic light completely blocking Wilson Heights Drive preventing us from leaving and from EMERGENCY services entering. This will undoubtedly be worsened with the current plan to add housing into the immediate area- especially if they are granted access to Lost Creek Boulevard. 2. No Access to Lost Creek Boulevard The development should not be permitted egress to Lost Creek Boulevard. All access should be limited to Highway 360 to prevent increased traffic, dangerous turning movements, and cut- through driving directly in front of our property. 3. Reduction in Number of Residences The density of the proposed development should be significantly reduced to lessen traffic volume, noise, and overall impact on the existing neighborhood. 4. Environmental Impact Study An environmental study is necessary to identify what substances, dust, chemicals, or pollutants may be released during construction. We have young children who spend time outdoors, and the potential health impacts during prolonged construction must be fully disclosed and mitigated. 5. Physical Safety Barrier If the development proceeds in any form, we request consideration for minimum 10-foot concrete block wall should be required to separate our property from the development to provide a critical safety buffer, noise reduction, privacy and SAFETY. 6. Loss of Property Value and Compensation The construction and resulting traffic will negatively impact our property value. The Commission should address what compensation or remediation will be provided to homeowners whose property values are diminished as a direct result of this development. 7. EMERGENCY SERVICES ACCESS! Recently- the new construction in the neighborhood resulted in a gas line breakage that resulted in a near 24 hr closure of the Lost Creek Boulevard/ 360 Mopac. This resulted in near 25 minute detour for emergency services. Residents, resident physicians, veterinarians and other health care professionals were unnecessarily detoured with real life-threatening implications. 2 02 C14-2025-0089 - 1120 and 1122 S Capital of Texas Highway; District 82 of 4We respectfully ask the Commission to prioritize the safety of existing residents—especially families with young children—over development convenience. As currently proposed, this redistricting creates serious and foreseeable risks that should not be ignored. Thank you for your time, consideration, and commitment to public safety and responsible planning. Sincerely, ReAnn Boss 1201 Wilson Heights Dr, Austin TX 78746 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 3 02 C14-2025-0089 - 1120 and 1122 S Capital of Texas Highway; District 83 of 4 From: Jason Ehrlich Sent: Monday, July 20, 2026 12:32 PM To: LandUseLiaison Subject: Comment on rezoning case C14-2025-0089 You don't often get email from Learn why this is important External Email - Exercise Caution I am a resident of Lost Creek and have lived here since 2010. I am providing a comment to strongly opposed the rezoning case C14-2025-0089. I'm not opposed to redevelopment — but this rezoning is moving forward without a completed traffic study, without TxDOT coordination, and without an emergency-access plan for a neighborhood that has only three ways out. The site, currently commercial offices, is nearly empty today, yet the paperwork treats it as full to avoid the very study we need. It's not walkable, it's far from transit, and it feeds directly onto one of Austin's most dangerous highways. The traffic and safety studies that should come first haven't been done, so please deny this rezoning. Thank you. Jason Ehrlich 6708 Cypress Pt N Austin, TX 78746 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 4 02 C14-2025-0089 - 1120 and 1122 S Capital of Texas Highway; District 84 of 4