In a move to get developers to build on-site affordable housing, City Council members are considering offering fewer choices to those who use planned unit development zoning. A resolution — sponsored by Council Member Laura Morrison and co-sponsored by Kathie Tovo and Mike Martinez — would eliminate the option of paying a fee-in-lieu toward affordable […]
Planned Unit Development
A zoning classification designated by the city to allow greater flexibility for projects within its boundaries.
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Austin Oaks PUD draws concerns from residents, Council members
Though still in its early stages, a new Planned Unit Development in northwest Austin is already furrowing brows. The Austin Oaks Planned Unit Development would be built on 31.37 acres at the southwest corner of Spicewood Springs Road and MoPac Expressway. The plan is still a concept, but may include 610 town home and multifamily […]
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Council grants floodplain variance for Park PUD on Barton Springs
Despite warnings from staff, the City Council approved a floodplain variance for one of South Austin’s most familiar lots at its June 12 meeting, finally clearing the way for development of the Park PUD. In March 2011, after a protracted battle with several neighborhoods, Council approved a Planned Unit Development for 805 Barton Springs […]
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Environmental Board backs Oak Hill PUD with affordable housing
The Environmental Board gave the go-ahead for changes to a 2007 Planned Unit Development west of Oak Hill Wednesday night. The changes would allow Foundation Communities to build affordable multifamily units on the site, which was originally planned for office uses. Though developers were asking for changes to the original agreement that amounted to […]
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Planning Commission takes a turn at tackling Lake Austin zoning
It was the Planning Commission’s turn to tackle new Lake Austin regulations last week, and they had questions. The proposed changes are the result of a nearly two-year process of looking at Lake Austin, proposing changes to the code that deals with zoning as well as regulations that detail Boat Dock and Shoreline Regulations. […]
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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 8-0 to approve the Onion Creek area project, despite objections from the Planning and Development […]
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Council plans to move on Rob Roy zoning, covenant change
Though a lawsuit is already pending, the City Council will move ahead with a Rob Roy zoning and a change in a restrictive covenant change next week. Before Council looked at the matter Thursday, Rob Roy homeowners Russ and Terri Harris filed suit against the City of Austin and Brandywine Acquisition Partners, LP. That […]
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Suit threatened over on-site affordable housing at South Lamar PUD
Though it is almost in the home stretch, there may be more trouble on the horizon for the proposed planned unit development high-rise project at 211 South Lamar. Threatening a lawsuit against the city, Texas Rio Grande Legal Aid attorney Robert Doggett detailed his concerns about the application of the affordability requirement for the […]
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Council clarifies affordability calculations on PUD Ordinance
Moving with a swiftness seldom seen at City Hall, City Council members approved changes to the city’s Planned Unit Development Ordinance at last week’s meeting. Council voted 5-2 to approve the new ordinance, with Council Members Kathie Tovo and Laura Morrison voting in opposition. The changes are a result of a lack of […]