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 an amendment to the South Shore Planned Unit Development (PUD) to include an additional 1.4 acres at 1705 and 1717 South Lakeshore Boulevard and 1712 East Riverside Drive. The proposed zoning change would elevate the maximum building height from 60 feet to 180 feet, facilitating the development of high-density residential projects near the upcoming Austin Light Rail station. This amendment aims to align with the city’s goals for increased housing supply and support transit-oriented growth. The property owner, Grayco SS Land 2011, LP, intends to meet affordable housing requirements through a fee-in-lieu payment. The amendment has faced mixed recommendations from various city commissions, with concerns regarding parkland dedication and