26-2423: NPA-2023-0002.01 - Christ Church Planning - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 990513-70 the East Cesar Chavez 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 112 and 206 Medina Street, 1005 and 1010 East 2nd Street, and 105 San Marcos Street (Waller Creek Watershed) from Single Family, Recreation and Open Space, and Civic to Mixed Use land use. Staff Recommendation and Planning Commission Recommendation: To grant Mixed Use land use. Owner/Applicant: Christ Church of Central Austin. Agent: Thrower Design, LLP (Victoria Haase and Ron Thrower). City Staff: Maureen Meredith, Austin Planning, 512-974-2695.

Description

NPA-2023-0002.01 - Christ Church Planning - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 990513-70 the East Cesar Chavez 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 112 and 206 Medina Street, 1005 and 1010 East 2nd Street, and 105 San Marcos Street (Waller Creek Watershed) from Single Family, Recreation and Open Space, and Civic to Mixed Use land use. Staff Recommendation and Planning Commission Recommendation: To grant Mixed Use land use. Owner/Applicant: Christ Church of Central Austin. Agent: Thrower Design, LLP (Victoria Haase and Ron Thrower). City Staff: Maureen Meredith, Austin Planning, 512-974-2695.

Summary

Austin City Council’s File 26-2423 concerns a proposed amendment to the East Cesar Chavez Neighborhood Plan for about 1.3 acres owned by Christ Church of Central Austin at 112 and 206 Medina Street, 1005 and 1010 East Second Street, and 105 San Marcos Street. It would change the Future Land Use Map designation from Single Family, Recreation and Open Space, and Civic to Mixed Use. This plan change could support a combination of church facilities, offices, housing, affordable housing, parking, and limited retail, but it does not itself change zoning or authorize development. Related zoning cases seek Commercial Services zoning with mixed-use, conditional-overlay, and density-bonus provisions. Staff and the Planning Commission recommended approval, citing transit, sidewalks, nearby services, and proximity to activity centers. Council action was pending for September 10, 2026, while the applicant requested another postponement.