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Site plan appeal reveals city tech failings at ZAP

Though an appeal to a site plan extension failed at the Zoning and Platting Commission’s most recent meeting Aug. 15, the case exposed what happened after mayoral declaration to help development held up by the pandemic went into effect. In…

Lake Austin marina project is a step closer to new docks

The marina construction project at 1703 N. River Hills Road is charging ahead after a vote from the Zoning and Platting Commission last week.  Following the recommendations of the Environmental Commission, the Zoning and Platting Commission approved the easing of…

ZAP supports another rezoning in fast-changing Matthews Lane Neighborhood

The Zoning and Platting Commission on Tuesday recommended rezoning a property in South Austin to allow more single-family homes despite opposition from neighbors who say they have been inundated with new development without the infrastructure to support it.  The site…

ZAP opposes commercial rezoning on Anderson Mill

The Zoning and Platting Commission Tuesday recommended denying a rezoning for a North Austin property, with commissioners agreeing with city staffers that the requested commercial zoning would not be appropriate.  The 1-acre site at 9815 and 9817 Anderson Mill Road…

Rezoning could bring 'missing middle' housing to South Austin property

The Zoning and Platting Commission on March 21 recommended a rezoning that would allow “missing middle” housing to be built on a property in the Matthews Lane neighborhood in South Austin.  The request would change the zoning on a 3-acre…

ZAP recommends rezoning for 330-unit apartment project along Dessau Road

The Zoning and Platting Commission on March 21 recommended a rezoning that would allow a 330-unit apartment project on Dessau Road to move forward, with a majority of the commission dismissing concerns from neighbors that the apartments would “destroy” the…

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Zoning change to allow Austin FC’s minor league team to charge admission

The Zoning and Platting Commission recommended approval of a zoning change last Tuesday that would allow Austin FC to charge admission to games for its minor league affiliate, Austin FC II.  The request would change the zoning at St. David’s Performance…

ZAP rejects request for mixed-use zoning next to single-family homes

The Zoning and Platting Commission on Tuesday opposed rezoning a single-family lot to mixed-use zoning, siding with neighbors who fear that commercial uses will encroach into their single-family neighborhood. The property in question is at 12604 Blackfoot Trail in Northwest…

Council OKs zoning for massive redevelopment of far South Congress area

City Council on Thursday unanimously approved Community Commercial, Mixed Use and General Commercial Services zoning that will allow the site of a Southeast Austin auto salvage yard to become a vertical mixed-use development with more than 1200 multifamily units and…

Massive mixed-use development on South Congress gets go-ahead from ZAP

The Zoning and Platting Commission recommended a rezoning Tuesday for a 43-acre property at 7900 S. Congress Ave. to make way for a huge mixed-use development.  The project includes 1,218 multifamily units – at least 5 percent of them affordable…

ZAP recommends mixed-use zoning along Lakeline Boulevard over neighbors' objections

Despite objections from several neighbors, the Zoning and Platting Commission recommended a rezoning Tuesday that could bring a mixed-use development to Lakeline Boulevard.  The property in question at 2610½ S. Lakeline Blvd. straddles the boundary between Austin and Cedar Park.…

ZAP supports zoning for 33 townhomes in South Austin

The Zoning and Platting Commission recommended a rezoning Tuesday for 33 homes in South Austin over the objections of two neighbors.  The case concerns a 2.7-acre property at 7901 Peaceful Hill Lane. The property owner, represented by Victoria Haase with…

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