On Tuesday, the Zoning and Platting Commission postponed a rezoning request to Sept. 15 for the proposed Austin Oaks Planned Unit Development at the southwest corner of MoPac Expressway and Spicewood Springs Road. Jerry Rusthoven of the Planning and Zoning Department said that staff has not yet developed a recommendation on the request, noting that there are still density, traffic and environmental issues to consider. “Frankly, we are continuing our discussions with the applicant,” said Rusthoven. Two public speakers requested that ZAP not postpone the case but rather deny the applicant’s request. “The neighborhood seems to be overwhelmingly against the PUD,” said Tim Hill, who lives near the proposed development. “I fear that if we wait until September … we won’t have the enthusiasm to follow up.” Rusthoven pointed out that city code requires the Environmental Board to make a recommendation before ZAP can do so, and that has not happened. Attorney Stephen Drenner of the agent Drenner Group said that he intends to stick to the Sept. 15 public hearing and not request a postponement.
ZAP postpones Austin Oaks PUD
