Zoning
Tuesday, December 11, 2018 by Alyx Wilson
Zoning
New multifamily slated for Old Bee Caves Road
The owners of an 18-acre plot at 6901 Old Bee Caves Road earned a recommendation from the Planning Commission at its Nov. 27 meeting for a change that would add mixed-use zoning to the tract.The developer hopes to build 315…
Wednesday, December 5, 2018 by Alyx Wilson
Zoning
Old UT Co-op gets an upzoning after being empty for over a year
The University of Texas Law School Foundation owns the building that used to be a retail UT Co-op store on the corner of Medical Arts and Dean Keeton streets (2902 Medical Arts St. and 2901 Hampton Road). The foundation came…
Tuesday, December 4, 2018 by Jo Clifton
Zoning
Asian center zoning change moves forward
On Thursday, Council Member Alison Alter offered a zoning solution to satisfy the needs of the Asian American Cultural Center at 11713 Jollyville Road, yet placate neighbors fearful of increased traffic and apartment buildings looming over their single-family neighborhoods.Amy Wong…
Wednesday, November 21, 2018 by Jack Craver
Zoning
Council approves 18 townhouses in Northeast Austin
In spite of opposition from neighbors who fear flooding and increased traffic, at its Nov. 15 meeting City Council overwhelmingly approved a rezoning to allow the construction of 18 new homes on a vacant lot at 10300 Dessau Road.The site…
Tuesday, November 20, 2018 by Jo Clifton
Zoning
Berkman zoning sparks quiet argument
Council Member Ora Houston joined her colleagues Thursday in a unanimous vote to rezone properties on Berkman Drive, but she was clearly conflicted about it.The decision will allow a developer to build 40 rental units and assorted retail in the…
Thursday, November 15, 2018 by Alyx Wilson
Zoning
Planning Commission recommends Sekrit Theater move forward with tiny housing development
The Planning Commission recommended a rezoning Tuesday for an East Austin venue known as Sekrit Theater that will enable the owner to turn the two-acre plot into a tiny housing development, with some conditions.The owner, Austin artist Beau Reichert, requested…
