Item 77 Postponed 9-0
In plain language — from the agenda backup
This is a zoning case for two East Austin properties at 318 Saxon Lane and 6328 El Mirando Street, where the owner wants to switch from townhouse/condo zoning (SF-6-NP) to low-density multifamily (MF-2-NP) — a change that would allow more apartment-style housing on the land. There's a split in the recommendations here: city staff want council to deny the request, while the Planning Commission recommends granting it, so the council gets to break the tie after a public hearing.
The official agenda language
C14-2024-0099 - Saxon 2 - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending City Code Title 25 by rezoning property locally known as 318 Saxon Lane and 6328 El Mirando Street (Country Club East and Colorado River Watersheds). Applicant Request: To rezone from townhouse and condominium residence-neighborhood plan (SF-6-NP) combining district zoning to multifamily residence low density-neighborhood plan (MF-2-NP) combining district zoning. Staff Recommendation: To deny multifamily residence low density-neighborhood plan (MF-2-NP) combining district zoning. Planning Commission Recommendation: To grant multifamily residence low density-neighborhood plan (MF-2-NP) combining district zoning. Owner/Applicant: Saxon Acres LLC (Matthew Shaw). Agent: Thrower Design, LLC (Ron Thrower & Victoria Haase). City Staff: Cynthia Hadri, Austin Planning, 512-974-7620.
The roll call
Postponed to July 23, 2026 at the request of Applicant 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