Item 113 Postponedunofficial
In plain language — from the agenda backup
This is a rezoning request for two properties near Saxon Lane and El Mirando Street in East Austin, shifting from townhouse/condo zoning (SF-6-NP) to low-density multifamily (MF-2-NP), which allows a bit more housing density on the land. There's a split in the recommendations here: city staff recommend denying the change, while the Planning Commission recommends granting it. A public hearing is part of the process.
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.
"This item is offered as an applicant. Indefinite postponement" — meeting transcript (unofficial)