Description
Title: C14-2025-0080 - 1811 East Cesar Chavez - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending City Code Title 25 by rezoning property locally known as 1811 East Cesar Chavez Street (Lady Bird Lake Watershed). Applicant Request: To rezone from general commercial services-mixed use-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (CS-MU-CO-NP) combining district zoning to commercial-liquor sales-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (CS-1-CO-NP) combining district zoning. Staff Recommendation: To deny commercial-liquor sales-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (CS-1-CO-NP) combining district zoning
Summary
The legislation pertains to the proposed rezoning of a property located at 1811 East Cesar Chavez Street in Austin, Texas. The ordinance seeks to change the zoning designation from General Commercial Services-Mixed Use-Conditional Overlay-Neighborhood Plan (CS-MU-CO-NP) to Commercial-Liquor Sales-Conditional Overlay-Neighborhood Plan (CS-1-CO-NP). This change would specifically affect a 1,000 square foot portion of the site, which currently hosts a convenience store and a single-family home. Proponents argue that the change would enhance local commerce by allowing the sale of liquor, while city staff recommends denial due to concerns about compatibility with nearby residential areas. A valid petition opposing the rezoning has been filed, indicating community