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← Thursday, July 23, 2026

Item 132 Passedunofficial

In plain language — from the agenda backup

This item rezones about 7.71 acres along the South I-35 service road near Onion Creek from interim single-family (I-SF-2) to community commercial-mixed use with a conditional overlay (GR-MU-CO). The change opens the door to a mix of commercial and residential uses on land currently held by the Episcopal Diocese of Texas. Both city staff and the Zoning and Platting Commission recommend granting the requested zoning.

The official agenda language

C14-2026-0009 - 11819 IH-35 Zoning - 7.71 acres - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending City Code Title 25 by zoning property locally known as 11819, 11809 and 11809 1/2 South Interstate Highway-35 Service Road Northbound (Onion Creek Watershed). Applicant Request: To zone from interim-single-family residence standard lot (I-SF-2) district zoning to community commercial-mixed use-conditional overlay (GR-MU-CO) combining district zoning. Staff Recommendation and Zoning and Platting Commission Recommendation: To grant community commercial-mixed use-conditional overlay (GR-MU-CO) combining district zoning. Owner/Applicant: Protestant Episcopal Church Council of the Diocese of Texas (Michael Hilfinger, Director of Real Estate and Facilities). Agent: HD Brown Consulting, LLC (Amanda C. Brown). City Staff: Sherri Sirwaitis, 512-974-3057.

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"Without objection, the consent agenda is passed" — meeting transcript (unofficial)

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