Tag Archives: Armbrust & Brown
Long Park golf courses moving forward
A proposal for a pair of golf courses at the current open space at Walter E. Long Metropolitan Park took a small step forward at City Council on Thursday. However, though Council members OK’d staff negotiations with the potential concession-holder…
Development • By Michael Kanin • Oct 24, 2014
Water, wastewater service approved despite objections
Austin City Council members Thursday found themselves boxed into approving water and wastewater service for a development in the drinking water protection zone along FM 620. The extension passed on a 7-0 vote after staff impressed upon Council members the…
Development • By Michael Kanin • Mar 21, 2014
Council approves zoning changes for Rob Roy multifamily project
Despite the opposition of neighborhood residents, the City Council voted unanimously on March 6 to approve changes to land use rules that would allow developers to build a multifamily project. Rob Roy residents were on hand at last week’s…
Development • By Elizabeth Pagano • Mar 17, 2014
Cascades MUD project finally headed for City Council action
The 10th time proved the charm for the Cascades Municipal Utility District No. 1. The project won the support of the Planning Commission at its last meeting, and has moved on to the City Council. The Planning Commission voted…
Development • By Elizabeth Pagano • Feb 7, 2014
Groups petition federal court to join city’s White Lodging lawsuit
An attorney representing the Workers Defense Project filed legal documents Saturday that ask a U.S. District Court judge to allow the workers center and the Save Our Springs Alliance to become party to ongoing legal action between the City of…
Development • By Michael Kanin • Feb 3, 2014
Cascades MUD set for 10th appearance at Planning Commission
A proposed municipal utility district in the Onion Creek area continues to mosey its way to City Council. But first, it will pay a 10th visit to the Planning Commission’s agenda. After discussion, the Planning Commission opted to mull…
Development • By Elizabeth Pagano • Jan 21, 2014
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ZAP reluctantly approves new subdivision for Steiner Ranch
A small rebellion at the Zoning and Platting Commission was thwarted last week, with commissioners acquiescing to code and, in the end, approving a Steiner Ranch subdivision. Previously, the commission had rejected the subdivision, citing health and safety concerns.…
Development • By Elizabeth Pagano • Jan 17, 2014
ZAP approves multifamily zoning despite Rob Roy opposition
A gamble on a reduced Zoning and Platting Commission paid off for developers of a controversial West Austin project. The property is currently undeveloped and located at 800 North Capital of Texas Highway, also known as Loop 360. The land…
Development • By Elizabeth Pagano • Dec 17, 2013
Planning Commission delays vote on Cascades MUD to November
The Planning Commission isn’t weighing in just yet on a proposed municipal utility district in the Onion Creek area, despite pressure from some city departments to move the project along. The Cascades MUD is much closer to Austin’s city…
