Description
Title: C14-06-0117(RCT) - 1317 and 1405 East Riverside Drive - Conduct a public hearing and approve a restrictive covenant termination on property locally known as 1317, 1405A, 1405B, and 1507 East Riverside Drive (Lady Bird Lake and Harper’s Branch Watersheds). Applicant Request: To terminate the public restrictive covenant associated with zoning cases C14-06-0117 and C14-04-0030. Staff Recommendation and Planning Commission Recommendation: To grant the public restrictive covenant termination associated with zoning cases C14-06-0117 and C14-04-0030. Owner/Applicant: Schuler Family Trust of 1998 (Jea
Summary
The City of Austin is reviewing a request to terminate two restrictive covenants associated with properties at 1317 and 1405 East Riverside Drive, totaling 1.108 acres. These covenants, established in 1972 and 2008, impose restrictions on building heights, sustainability requirements, and vehicle access, which are now misaligned with current city codes and development standards. The applicant, Schuler Family Trust of 1998, seeks this termination to facilitate future development. Staff and the Planning Commission have recommended approval, noting that existing regulations will adequately govern site development. This legislative action is significant as it may influence urban development strategies, zoning practices, and community planning in the East Riverside area.