Description
Title: C14-72-299(RCT) - 1317 and 1405 East Riverside Drive - Conduct a public hearing and approve a restrictive covenant termination on a 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 case C14-72-299. Staff Recommendation and Planning Commission Recommendation: To grant the public restrictive covenant termination associated with zoning case C14-72-299. Owner/Applicant: Schuler Family Trust of 1998 (Jean E. Schuler). Agent: Drenner Group
Summary
The City of Austin is reviewing a request to terminate two restrictive covenants affecting the properties located at 1317, 1405A, 1405B, and 1507 East Riverside Drive, totaling approximately 1.108 acres. The applicant, Schuler Family Trust of 1998, seeks to remove these covenants established in 1972 and 2008, which impose limitations on building heights, sustainability practices, and traffic generation. City staff and the Planning Commission have recommended approval for this termination, noting that current zoning regulations and development standards render these older covenants outdated. The proposed changes will allow for more flexible development in alignment with contemporary city planning goals. This legislation is significant as it aims to enhance development potential in the