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Tag Archives: East Austin
Chestnut house will stay put, for now
Last week, an East Austin house got a temporary stay of relocation at the Historic Landmark Commission. Though the owner would like to see the house relocated to make way for more houses, the neighborhood and commission are certain that…
Preservation • By Elizabeth Pagano • Jun 30, 2015
East Austin church relocation shakes up neighbors
East Austin’s Greater Mt. Zion Baptist Church is moving, and neighbors are concerned about who might be moving in. Church supporters and people concerned about what new development could mean for their neighborhood packed City Hall on Tuesday night. The existing…
Planning • By Elizabeth Pagano • Jun 26, 2015
Springdale Farm conflict moves to AISD
A dispute that was seemingly settled by the Planning Commission made its way to the Austin Independent School District on Monday night after residents surrounding Springdale Farm proactively reached out to trustees during public comment. Springdale Farm, a 5-acre farm located…
Austin • By Courtney Griffin • Jun 24, 2015
Council OKs mixed-use zoning on E. Fifth St.
With the blessing of the neighborhood contact team, city staff and the Planning Commission, City Council unanimously approved a request for mixed-use zoning in East Austin last week, despite a valid petition from some neighbors. The property in question is…
Planning • By Jo Clifton • Jun 16, 2015
East Cesar Chavez hotel fails at Planning Commission
Residents opposed to a proposed 65-room boutique hotel at 1207 East Cesar Chavez St. told the Planning Commission on Tuesday night that they do not want to see their neighborhood become “another Rainey Street.” At the meeting, several residents held signs…
Development • By Audrey McGlinchy, KUT • Jun 11, 2015
New lawsuit adds to sour feelings in Swede Hill's Patch House saga
The owners of a controversial house in East Austin’s Swede Hill neighborhood are taking their fight with the city to a Travis County district court. Last week, lawyers for Blake and Toria English filed a suit against the city of…
Courts • By Caleb Pritchard • Jun 11, 2015
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BOA grants variances, effectively denies house
The Board of Adjustment granted variances for one East Austin homeowner Monday night, but that doesn’t mean he will be able to build the home he wants. William Scott Admire, who owns a house at 2012 Hamilton Ave., told the board that…
Development • By Elizabeth Pagano • Jun 10, 2015
Tricky East Austin case gets more complicated
The story of the Waller on Swede Hill project and why City Council won’t likely consider historic zoning for the Stasswender House until August is a complicated one. Early this year, in an attempt to stave off a proposed condo…
Preservation • By Elizabeth Pagano • Jun 4, 2015
Economic development proposals going to task force
Mayor Steve Adler pushed for and won more time to consider an economic development plan for East Austin on Thursday. The plan will go along with consideration of an agreement to create PGA-style golf courses at Walter E. Long Metropolitan…
Austin • By Jo Clifton • May 22, 2015
Houston sees disparity in treatment of parks
Unless the item gets bogged down by a requirement that a master plan for Lamar Beach be completed first, City Council is likely to approve on Thursday a 50-year agreement with the West Austin Youth Association for renovations to three…
Development • By Jo Clifton • May 20, 2015
Commissioners OK commercial zoning in East Austin
Acknowledging neighborhood support and ties to the community, Planning Commissioners last week recommended a compromised rezoning designation for an East Austin home. The switch will allow commercial use of the property. The commissioners agreed only after expressing concern that allowing one…
Zoning • By Audrey McGlinchy, KUT • May 20, 2015
East Austin will lose home to demolition
The Historic Landmark Commission approved a proposal at its meeting Monday to demolish an East Austin home originally built in the 1920 early 1900s. The house at 1409 Canterbury St. will be demolished to make way for new construction, despite…
