Item 36 Passed 9-0
In plain language — from the agenda backup
This is a rezoning request for 2825 Hancock Drive in the Shoal Creek Watershed, which would shift the property from limited office (LO) to community commercial with a conditional overlay (GR-CO) — a change that allows for a broader range of commercial uses. Both city staff and the Zoning and Platting Commission recommend approving it, but a valid petition has been filed in opposition, which raises the bar for what the council needs to approve the change. If you live or work near this Hancock Drive spot, this one's worth watching.
The official agenda language
C14-2026-0011 - 2825 Hancock - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending City Code Title 25 by rezoning property locally known as 2825 Hancock Drive (Shoal Creek Watershed). Applicant Request: To rezone from limited office (LO) district zoning to community commercial-conditional overlay (GR-CO) combining district zoning. Staff Recommendation and Zoning and Platting Commission Recommendation: To grant community commercial-conditional overlay (GR-CO) combining district zoning. Owner/Applicant: Lantern Lane Center, Ltd. Agent: Armbrust & Brown, PLLC (Ferris Clements). City Staff: Cynthia Hadri, Austin Planning, 512-974-7620. A valid petition has been filed in opposition to this rezoning request.
What got said
- Neighbors agreed to withdraw valid petition in exchange for 35-foot height cap and prohibition on outdoor entertainment
- Al Braden thanked Council Member Siegel's office for facilitating the neighborhood agreement
The roll call
Approved on all three readings 9-0
- Kirk Watson Mayor Yes
- Natasha Harper-Madison D1 Yes
- Vanessa Fuentes D2 Absent
- José Velásquez D3 Yes
- José "Chito" Vela D4 Yes
- Ryan Alter D5 Yes
- Krista Laine D6 Yes
- Mike Siegel D7 Yes
- Paige Ellis D8 Yes
- Zohaib "Zo" Qadri D9 Yes
- Marc Duchen D10 Abstain