Although zoning for the Pilot Knob Municipal Utility District received unanimous approval on first reading Thursday, District 2 City Council Member Delia Garza tried hard to get the matter postponed in order to get a promise from the developer for more affordable housing. Prior to coming to Council, the proposed Planned Unit Development zoning for […]
Planned Unit Development
A zoning classification designated by the city to allow greater flexibility for projects within its boundaries.
Posted inLand Development Code
PUD rules change ambles on
A bid to change the way the city approves Planned Unit Developments is moving forward, sort of, but it appears that no changes will be made in haste. On Thursday, City Council passed a diluted version of Mayor Pro Tem Kathie Tovo’s resolution that would impose restrictions on those seeking PUD zoning on unzoned land. […]
Posted inThe Code
PUD proposal could impact Grove application
Since it was announced in April, the proposed Grove at Shoal Creek Planned Unit Development has provoked a critical response from neighbors. Now, City Council is mulling over a policy change that could make it more difficult for that project’s zoning request and others like it to get approval. The code amendments that Council will […]
Posted inPlanning
Zoning Commission delays Austin Oaks PUD indefinitely
The Austin Oaks Planned Unit Development (PUD) drama will live to see many more days. But some members of the Zoning and Platting Commission are not happy about it. “When we heard this case before, on July 7th, we were promised that there would not be another request for postponement,” said Commissioner Jolene Kiolbassa to […]
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Council likely to postpone “Grove” zoning decision
A quorum of City Council members sent a clear message at a Tuesday work session that they plan to postpone a zoning decision set for Thursday related to the Grove at Shoal Creek. “Frankly, I don’t know enough about this tract at this point to set a baseline zoning, so I would anticipate on Thursday […]
Posted inPlanning
Austin Oaks PUD saga continues
It has been almost a year since developer Twelve Lakes LLC requested a zoning change for the proposed Austin Oaks Planned Unit Development, and it will likely be more than two months before the city is able to come to a decision on the issue. On Tuesday, residents asked that Zoning and Platting Commissioners recommend that […]
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Reporter’s Notebook: Running late
Council still behind on appointments… Many of the city’s current boards and commissions have met for the last time, and in just over a week their memberships will expire. But the question remains: Are the new commissions ready? Not quite. According to the running tally of 42 commissions kept on the city’s website, not one […]
Posted inReporters' Notebook
Reporter’s Notebook: Appointment drama continues
Casar challenges District 6 appointment … Last Friday, Council Member Greg Casar used the City Council Message Board to announce that he will be asking Council to rescind the District 6 nomination to the Commission on Immigrant Affairs, Rebecca Forest. Casar wrote, “During a speech at a political rally, the recent nominee from District 6 […]
Posted inDevelopment, Planning, Zoning
Northwest PUD project remains stalled
Though developers introduced it last summer, the Austin Oaks Planned Unit Development continues to linger among the city’s boards and commissions as the neighborhood and developers work on hammering out some kind of compromise. Developer Spire Realty Group LP has already made some changes to the initial proposal for the 32 acres located on the […]
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Neighbors organize against planned Northwest PUD
The Austin Oaks Planned Unit Development in Northwest Austin has already come under fire, inspired an opposing website and sparked the creation of a new neighborhood alliance, despite being very early in the zoning process. Developers Spire Realty Group LP presented the plan for the Austin Oaks PUD this summer. At the time, they proposed […]
Posted inCity Council, Development
Token hearing held for controversial Marshall PUD
City Council members and neighbors both had concerns about a proposed Planned Unit Development in Southwest Austin last week, despite the fact that neither group actually has a say in what will happen with the development. As part of the PUD ordinance, city staff presents a development assessment to the Council for all proposed PUDs. […]
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PUD changes planned
Proposed changes to the city’s Planned Unit Development ordinance that are intended to increase on-site affordable housing are moving forward with the full support of City Council. Council members voted 7-0 to approve a resolution whose objective is to close the “fee-in-lieu” option for affordable housing at PUDs. The changes were brought forward by Council Member […]