Item 93 — Thursday, September 24, 2026
In plain language — from agenda source text
This is a rezoning request for two properties near 49th and Rosedale in the Shoal Creek watershed, shifting them from single-family (SF-3) to the city's highest-density multifamily category with a conditional overlay (MF-6-CO). The owner and applicant is Austin ISD, and both city staff and the Zoning and Platting Commission recommend granting the change. A valid petition has been filed in opposition, which raises the threshold of council support needed to approve the rezoning.
Current official agenda wording
C14-2025-0094 - 2117 W 49th St. and 4709 Rosedale Ave. Multifamily - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending City Code Title 25 by rezoning property locally known as 2117 West 49th Street and 4709 Rosedale Avenue (Shoal Creek Watershed). Applicant Request: To rezone from family residence (SF-3) district zoning to multifamily residence highest density-conditional overlay (MF-6-CO) combining district zoning. Staff Recommendation and Zoning and Platting Commission Recommendation: To grant multifamily residence highest density-conditional overlay (MF-6-CO) combining district zoning. Owner/Applicant: Austin Independent School District (AISD). Agent: Dubois Bryant & Campbell, LLP (David Hartman). City Staff: Cynthia Hadri, Austin Planning, 512-974-7620. A valid petition has been filed in opposition to this rezoning request.
"without objection. Item number 93 as amended is adopted with Council Member Duchen being shown voting no" — meeting transcript (unofficial)
What got said
Attributed statements from the meeting transcript, not official agenda values.
- Council Member Siegel said he supported MF-6 zoning because both the district and neighbors needed zoning that could support a mid-size development below six stories.
- Neighbors presented a community-driven missing middle concept and criticized AISD for moving from teacher-housing discussions to luxury rentals and litigation.