Matters — September 2026
28 matters with activity · 17 new in this period · 11 active
Multifamily Rezoning at 2117 W 49th St. (C14-2025-0094)
The Austin Independent School District seeks to rezone two properties, 2117 West 49th Street and 4709 Rosedale Avenue, from family residence (SF-3) to multifamily residence highest density with a conditional overlay (MF-6-CO), which would allow multifamily housing on the sites. City staff and the Zoning and Platting Commission both recommend granting the request.
Rezoning at 7003, 7005, and 7007 Guadalupe Street (C14-2024-0036)
Purple Square One Limited Liability is seeking to rezone property at 7003, 7005, and 7007 Guadalupe Street in the Waller Creek Watershed from multifamily and townhouse/condominium residential zoning to general commercial services zoning with a conditional overlay. The site would remain within the equitable transit-oriented development density bonus and neighborhood plan combining districts, which allow added building capacity near transit in exchange for community benefits.
Rezoning at South Capital of Texas Highway (C14-2025-0089)
This case would rezone properties at 1120, 1120 1/2, 1122, and 1220 South Capital of Texas Highway Southbound in the Eanes Creek Watershed from limited office and neighborhood commercial zoning to neighborhood commercial zoning with a vertical mixed use building designation, a conditional overlay, and a density bonus, which would allow housing above ground-floor commercial space. The request, filed by property owner AREIT City View LLC through agent Drenner Group, P.C., drew a valid petition in opposition from nearby property owners while the applicant sought the earlier limited office version of the change.
Art in Public Places Ordinance Update Briefing (26-2027)
City arts staff will brief on their response to a City Council resolution directing the City Manager to update the Art in Public Places ordinances. The briefing also covers upcoming amendments to City Code Chapter 7-2, which governs Art in Public Places.
KB Nuckols Multifamily Land Use Change at Nuckols Crossing Road (NPA-2023-0014.04)
This proposal would change the future land use map in the Southeast Combined Neighborhood Plan for properties on Nuckols Crossing Road from Single Family to Multifamily Residential. The owner and applicant is KB Nuckols, LLC, and the properties are in the Williamson Creek Watershed.
Rezoning at 4302 Nuckols Crossing (C14-2025-0065)
KB Nuckols, LLC seeks to rezone property on Nuckols Crossing Road in the Williamson Creek Watershed from single-family residence standard lot zoning to medium-density multifamily residence zoning. City staff and the Planning Commission recommend medium-density multifamily zoning with a conditional overlay, which adds site-specific conditions to the zoning.
Vargas Mixed Use Rezoning at 400 Vargas Road (C14-2022-0107)
Vargas Properties I Ltd and Jayco Holdings I Ltd are seeking to rezone two tracts at 400 Vargas Road and 6520 Lynch Lane so both can use Austin's density bonus 90 program, which allows taller, denser development in exchange for including income-restricted housing. City staff and the Planning Commission recommend granting general commercial services zoning with a conditional overlay on the larger tract and neighborhood commercial zoning on the smaller one, both with the density bonus and neighborhood plan designations. The properties sit in the Country Club East and Colorado River watersheds, and the request is represented by Thrower Design, LLC.
Vargas Mixed Use Land Use Change at Vargas Road and Lynch Lane (NPA-2022-0005.01)
A change to the Montopolis Neighborhood Plan's future land use map is proposed for 400 Vargas Road and 6520 Lynch Lane, switching the designation from Commercial to Mixed Use. City staff and the Planning Commission both recommend granting Mixed Use. The owners, Vargas Properties I LTD and Jayco Holdings I LTD, are the applicants, represented by Thrower Design, LLC.
Purple Square One Land Use Change at Guadalupe Street (NPA-2024-0018.01)
This proposal would change the future land use map designation for the properties at 7003, 7005, and 7007 Guadalupe Street from Higher Density Single Family and Multifamily Residential to Mixed Use. It amends the Brentwood/Highland Combined Neighborhood Plan, part of the Imagine Austin Comprehensive Plan. The owner and applicant is Purple Square One Limited Liability Company.
Wonsley Grocery & Kitchen Rezoning on East Wonsley Drive (C14-2026-0014)
A rezoning is proposed for property at 301 and 309 East Wonsley Drive, in the Little Walnut Creek and Buttermilk Branch watersheds, that would change the land from low-density multifamily residential zoning to a neighborhood commercial mixed-use category with a conditional overlay, allowing a mix of small-scale commercial and residential uses. The request comes from owner and applicant NUSY Real Estate Group LLC, represented by agent Sohil Maknojia, and is tied to the proposed Wonsley Grocery & Kitchen.
Christ Church of Central Austin Rezoning at Medina Street (C14-2024-0017)
The property owner seeks to rezone land at 206 Medina Street and 1010 East 2nd Street from single-family residence zoning to general commercial services zoning with a mixed-use and vertical mixed-use building overlay, along with conditions and neighborhood plan provisions. City staff recommend a less intensive neighborhood commercial zoning, while the Planning Commission recommends the general commercial services zoning as amended. The applicant is Christ Church of Central Austin, represented by Thrower Design, LLC.
Christ Church Mixed Use Land Use Change (NPA-2023-0002.01)
A change is proposed to the East Cesar Chavez Neighborhood Plan's future land use map, which would redesignate several properties near Medina, East 2nd, and San Marcos Streets from Single Family, Recreation and Open Space, and Civic to Mixed Use. The applicant is Christ Church of Central Austin, represented by Thrower Design, LLP.
Christ Church Rezoning at 112 Medina Street (C14-2024-0010)
Christ Church of Central Austin is asking the city to rezone three properties at 112 Medina Street, 1005 East 2nd Street, and 105 San Marcos Street in the Waller Creek Watershed from single-family residential to a commercial and mixed-use category that would allow shops, services, and housing together with density bonuses. City planning staff have recommended a smaller-scale neighborhood commercial mixed-use designation instead, while the Planning Commission supports the broader commercial mixed-use request as amended. The applicant is represented by Thrower Design, LLC.
Citywide Density Bonus Fee-in-Lieu Code Amendment (26-2420)
This proposed change to the City Code would amend the rules for the Citywide Density Bonus Program, which governs whether developers can pay a fee instead of providing income-restricted rental units on-site. According to the item, it would require certain participating projects to build affordable housing on-site rather than pay the fee, which could reduce the fees the city collects over time but would be offset by the on-site affordable units.
Circle C Tract 110 Rezoning on South Mopac (C14-2025-0064)
Circle C Land, L.P. seeks to change the conditions attached to existing commercial services zoning on one tract and general office zoning on another tract at 11010 1/2 South Mopac Expressway Southbound. The base zoning types would stay the same on both tracts, and the request amends the earlier ordinance that set the current conditions. City planning staff and the Zoning and Platting Commission both recommend granting the changes, with the commission's version amended.
500 East 3rd Street (File 26-2443)
The city would negotiate a license agreement with Boldyn Networks US IV, LLC to install a Distributed Antenna System — equipment that boosts cellular service — at the Austin Convention Center, the Palmer Events Center, and the Convention Center warehouse and marshalling yard. The agreement would run an initial seven years with one three-year extension option, improving connectivity for convention and event-related activities and maintaining reliable cell service at these venues. It is projected to bring an additional $200,000 in revenue to the Austin Convention Center operating budget once the new convention center is in operation.
Economic Opportunity Committee Future Agenda Planning (26-2028)
The Economic Opportunity Committee would identify topics it wants to take up at upcoming meetings. This is a procedural agenda-setting item and does not involve a specific site or project.
Artesia Springdale QOZ Mixed-Use Rezoning at Springdale Road (C14-2026-0041)
A request to change the zoning of 1076 Springdale Road from community commercial to community commercial with vertical mixed use building and a density bonus, which allows buildings with a mix of uses such as housing and commercial space. City staff and the Planning Commission both recommend approving the change. The property owner and applicant is Artesia Springdale QOZ, LLC, represented by Drenner Group, P.C.
Neighborhood Commercial Rezoning at West 35th Street (C14-2026-0048)
The owners of the properties at 1801, 1803, and 1805 West 35th Street, in the Shoal Creek Watershed, seek to change the zoning from limited office to neighborhood commercial with conditions, within the neighborhood plan area. The owners are Joan Johnson Culver and Ray Anthony Zvonek, and Drenner Group, P.C. is the agent.
David Chapel Church Multifamily Zoning at Springdale Road (C14-2026-0052)
David Chapel Missionary Baptist Church of Austin, Texas seeks to rezone properties on Springdale Road and East Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard from townhouse and condominium residence zoning to multifamily residence moderate-high density zoning. The properties are in the Fort Branch Watershed.
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