In plain language — from the agenda backup

This is a public hearing on whether to change the future land use designation for two Montopolis-area properties — 318 Saxon Lane and 6328 El Mirando Street — from Single Family to Multifamily Residential, an amendment to the Montopolis Neighborhood Plan. The shift would clear the way for denser housing in that East Austin pocket, which is why neighbors are watching closely. Heads up: city staff recommend denying the multifamily change, while the Planning Commission recommends granting it, so Council is stepping into a split.

The official agenda language

NPA-2024-0005.01 - Saxon Acres 2 - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 010927-05, the Montopolis Neighborhood Plan, an element of the Imagine Austin Comprehensive Plan, to change the land use designation on the future land use map (FLUM) on property locally known as 318 Saxon Lane and 6328 El Mirando Street (Country Club East and Colorado River Watersheds) from Single Family to Multifamily Residential land use. Staff Recommendation: To deny Multifamily Residential land use. Planning Commission Recommendation: To grant Multifamily Residential land use. Owner/Applicant: Saxon Acres, LLC. Agent: Thrower Design, LLC (Ron Thrower and Victoria Haase). City Staff: Maureen Meredith, Austin Planning, (512) 974-2695.

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The roll call

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