Description
Title: C814-2008-0087.02 - South Shore PUD Addition - Conduct a public hearing and approve first reading of an ordinance amending City Code Title 25 and amending Ordinance No. 20091217-126 by rezoning property locally known as 1705 and 1717 South Lakeshore Boulevard and 1712 East Riverside Drive (Lady Bird Lake Watershed). Applicant Request: To rezone from East Riverside Corridor (ERC) district zoning (Corridor Mixed Use subdistrict) to planned unit development-neighborhood plan (PUD-NP) combining district zoning. The ordinance may include exemption from or waiver of fees, alternative funding methods
Summary
The City of Austin is considering a zoning change for a 1.4-acre property located at 1705 and 1717 South Lakeshore Boulevard and 1712 East Riverside Drive, transitioning from East Riverside Corridor-Corridor Mixed Use (ERC-CMU) to Planned Unit Development (PUD). This amendment aims to incorporate the site into the existing South Shore PUD, allowing a maximum building height of 180 feet. The proposal is significant as it seeks to support transit-oriented development near an upcoming light rail station, thus promoting higher density housing in line with city planning goals. While city staff recommend approval with conditions related to parkland dedication, the Parks and Recreation Board and Environmental Commission have expressed opposition, highlighting concerns about environmental impact and community