Development
Wednesday, November 25, 2020 by Sean Saldaña
Preservation
Landmark commission postpones decision on Congress mural
A building at 506 Congress Ave., just a few blocks from the Texas Capitol, could soon be the site of a new mural – but not before additional review. A proposal to paint a mural with a soccer motif on…
Monday, November 23, 2020 by Daniel Salazar
Zoning
ZAP approves commercial zoning for Johnny Morris Road property
The Zoning and Platting Commission has approved a rezoning for commercial development near Colony Park. Commissioners voted Tuesday to rezone a property at 7008 Johnny Morris Road in Northeast Austin to Community Commercial with mixed-use and conditional overlay combining districts.…
Friday, November 20, 2020 by Elizabeth Pagano
Preservation
Landmark commission moves to block demolition of Delta Kappa Gamma building downtown
The Historic Landmark Commission has voted unanimously to initiate historic zoning for the Delta Kappa Gamma International Headquarters Building, against the owner’s wishes. Currently, 416 W. 12th St. continues to serve as the office building for Delta Kappa Gamma, which…
Wednesday, November 18, 2020 by Elizabeth Pagano
Land Development Code
A ‘modest’ proposal: Lake Austin lot seeks variance
Citing excessive constraints on their land, one Lake Austin property owner went to the Board of Adjustment Nov. 9 seeking a break that would allow them to move forward with building a home. Eric Gomez, representing owner Malia Muir, said…
Tuesday, November 17, 2020 by Jackson Barton
Planning
New groups tee up, face off in ongoing Hancock golf course discussions
Austin’s Parks and Recreation Department has already faced pandemic-related delays over the past month in its efforts to gather feedback about the future of the 120-year old Hancock Golf Course. Meanwhile, a handful of vocal groups, some just weeks old,…
Tuesday, November 17, 2020 by Daniel Salazar
Zoning
ZAP weighs industrial rezoning request near Colony Park
The Zoning and Platting Commission has recommended rezoning a tract near Colony Park in response to a request to build a refrigerated warehouse in Northeast Austin. The commission heard a rezoning request for a 14.7-acre property at 6215 1/2 Johnny…
