Development
Thursday, May 21, 2020 by Jo Clifton
Zoning
Opposition to RV park diminishes
Although members of the Lower Boggy Creek Neighborhood Association have opposed a zoning change that would allow construction of an RV campground, cafe and convenience store on Delwau Lane, it appears that they will accept the new development after negotiating…
Thursday, May 21, 2020 by Nina Hernandez
Development
Planning Commission approves subdivision in West Oak Hill despite deed restriction concerns
At its May 12 meeting, the Planning Commission unanimously approved a preliminary plan for the Twilight Gardens subdivision in West Oak Hill. The plan will create 20 lots on 17.92 acres in Southwest Austin.Jerry Perales of Perales Land Development, who…
Thursday, May 14, 2020 by Nina Hernandez
Development
Schlotzsky’s PUD clears Planning Commission
On Tuesday night, the Planning Commission voted 10-3 to approve the zoning case for 218 South Lamar, otherwise known as the Schlotzsky’s planned unit development.Owners Michael and William Pfluger want to build a 96-foot-tall building that would include pedestrian-oriented uses…
Wednesday, May 13, 2020 by Ryan Thornton
Housing
Housing committee talks scaling rental assistance program
The city’s Relief of Emergency Needs for Tenants, or RENT program, which was announced last month, will be distributing $1.26 million in direct payments to landlords by Friday, May 15. The one-time relief will cover rent payments for at least…
Wednesday, May 13, 2020 by Jessi Devenyns
Housing
Travis County approves $10M for direct rental and mortgage assistance
On Tuesday, the Travis County Commissioners Court unanimously approved the allocation of $10 million for direct rent, mortgage and utility assistance. The rental assistance will be available to Travis County residents.This one-time cash assistance was complemented by a $2.4 million…
Tuesday, May 12, 2020 by Jo Clifton
Zoning
Delwau campground zoning moves forward
A zoning change that would allow property owners to open a campground for recreational vehicles, a convenience store and cafe at 7715 Delwau Lane took the next-to-last step forward last week, as Council approved General Commercial Services-Mixed Use (CS-MU) zoning…
