Zoning
Thursday, January 15, 2015 by Kara Nuzback
Austin
Neighbors rally against eastside hotel proposal
Developers seeking a variance to turn an old warehouse on Red Bluff Road into a hotel were met with opposition from neighbors, who say the property owners should build within zoning laws to maintain the area along the Colorado River.At…
Friday, November 14, 2014 by Elizabeth Pagano
Development
High-end Montopolis condos get planning approval
A proposal for high-priced condominiums in Montopolis is moving forward, despite concerns from the neighborhood that the project could be a harbinger of gentrification.PRJ Development was asking for a neighborhood plan amendment from Civic to Mixed Use and to add…
Thursday, November 13, 2014 by Jo Clifton
Austin
Downtown hotel zoning shifts to code amendment
After almost a year of going through the zoning change process, including trips to four different commissions and winning initial approval from City Council, developers of the Aloft Austin & Element Hotel are now seeking an amendment to the Land…
Thursday, October 30, 2014 by Elizabeth Pagano
Development
Urban farms battle is back at Planning Commission
The fight over urban farms reignited at the Planning Commission on Tuesday night, where a battle took place over whether East Austin’s Springdale Farm should get a zoning change that would allow it to continue to hold events.The owners of…
Wednesday, October 29, 2014 by Gene Davis
Development
BoA changes designation for two CrossFit facilities
During a dramatic, packed-beyond-capacity special meeting, the Board of Adjustment voted to reverse a previous staff decision and change the land use designation for two CrossFit locations in Brentwood.The new land use designation could potentially put CrossFit Central, 6205 Burnet…
