Item 75 Passed 9-0
In plain language — from the agenda backup
This is a zoning request for 500 East FM 1626 Road, out in the Onion Creek Watershed, where the owner wants to switch from commercial-mixed-use zoning to commercial-liquor sales (CS-1) — the category that allows liquor sales on site. Both city staff and the Zoning and Platting Commission recommend granting it, but with a conditional overlay attached (CS-1-CO) that adds restrictions. The Council will hold a public hearing before deciding, so neighbors who want a say should weigh in.
The official agenda language
C14-2025-0113 - 500 East FM 1626 Road - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending City Code Title 25 by rezoning a portion of the property locally known as 500 East FM 1626 Road (Onion Creek Watershed). Applicant Request: To rezone from general commercial services-mixed use-conditional overlay (CS-MU-CO) combining district zoning to commercial-liquor sales (CS-1) district zoning. Staff Recommendation: To grant commercial-liquor sales-conditional overlay (CS-1-CO) combining district zoning. Zoning and Platting Commission Recommendation: To grant commercial-liquor sales-conditional overlay (CS-1-CO) combining district zoning, as amended. Owner/Applicant: Forest Creek Investments LLC. Agent: SiteATX, LLC (Jennifer Hanlen). City Staff: Nancy Estrada, Austin Planning, 512-974-7617.
"Without objection, the consent agenda is adopted" — meeting transcript (unofficial)
The roll call
Approved on all three readings 9-0
- Kirk Watson Mayor Yes
- Natasha Harper-Madison D1 Absent
- 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 Yes