Description
Title: C14-2025-0120 - 301 Lamar - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending City Code Title 25 by rezoning property locally known as 301 1/2 North Lamar Boulevard (Lady Bird Lake Watershed). Applicant Request: To rezone from downtown mixed use (DMU) district zoning to general commercial services-mixed use-vertical mixed use building-conditional overlay-density bonus 90 (CS-MU-V-CO-DB90) combining district zoning. Staff Recommendation and Planning Commission Recommendation: To grant general commercial services-mixed use-vertical mixed use building-conditional overlay-density bonus 90
Summary
The City of Austin is considering a zoning change for a 0.26-acre property located at 301 ½ North Lamar Boulevard. The proposal seeks to rezone from Downtown Mixed Use (DMU) to General Commercial Services-Mixed Use-Vertical Mixed Use-Conditional Overlay-Density Bonus 90 (CS-MU-V-CO-DB90). This change, recommended by city staff and the Planning Commission, aims to convert the existing parking lot into an electric vehicle (EV) charging station, supporting the city's transition to sustainable transportation. Key features of the zoning change include conditional uses like off-site accessory parking and service stations, while prohibiting automotive-related services. The development contributes to Austin's goals of increasing EV infrastructure and residential density, aligning