26-2421: NPA-2022-0005.01 - Vargas Mixed Use - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 010927-05 the Montopolis Neighborhood Plan, an element of the Imagine Austin Comprehensive Plan, to change the land use designation on the future land use map (FLUM) on property locally known as 400 Vargas Road and 6520 Lynch Lane (Country Club East and Colorado River Watersheds) from Commercial to Mixed Use land use. Staff Recommendation and Planning Commission Recommendation: To grant Mixed Use land use. Owner/Applicant: Vargas Properties I LTD & Jayco Holdings I LTD. Agent: Thrower Design, LLC (Victoria Haase and Ron Thrower). City Staff: Maureen Meredith, Austin Planning, 512-974-2695.

Description

NPA-2022-0005.01 - Vargas Mixed Use - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 010927-05 the Montopolis Neighborhood Plan, an element of the Imagine Austin Comprehensive Plan, to change the land use designation on the future land use map (FLUM) on property locally known as 400 Vargas Road and 6520 Lynch Lane (Country Club East and Colorado River Watersheds) from Commercial to Mixed Use land use. Staff Recommendation and Planning Commission Recommendation: To grant Mixed Use land use. Owner/Applicant: Vargas Properties I LTD & Jayco Holdings I LTD. Agent: Thrower Design, LLC (Victoria Haase and Ron Thrower). City Staff: Maureen Meredith, Austin Planning, 512-974-2695.

Summary

Austin City Council File 26-2421 proposes amending the Montopolis Neighborhood Plan and Imagine Austin Comprehensive Plan. It would change the future land use designation for 4.3 acres at 400 Vargas Road and 6520 Lynch Lane from Commercial to Mixed Use. The applicant seeks related zoning changes that could allow residential and commercial development, potentially including up to about 150 housing units, subject to later site-plan review and compatibility requirements. Staff and the Planning Commission support the amendment, citing transit, sidewalks, nearby services, and housing opportunities. The Council hearing was scheduled for September 10, 2026, with action pending. The plan amendment itself does not establish zoning or authorize construction.