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Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance adopting the Palm District Plan as an element of the Imagine Austin Comprehensive Plan.
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Lead Department
Planning Department.
Fiscal Note
This item has no fiscal impact.
Prior Council Action:
May 23, 2019 - Approved Resolution No. 20190523-029, which directed staff to develop a small area plan for the Palm District on the eastern edge of Downtown.
For More Information:
Stevie Greathouse, Planning Department, 512-974-7226.
Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action:
November 8, 2022 - Planning Commission postponed consideration to November 15, 2022.
November 15, 2022 - Planning Commission conducted a public hearing, discussed, and postponed consideration to December 20, 2022.
December 20, 2022 - Planning Commission postponed consideration to January 10, 2023.
January 10, 2023 - Planning Commission formed a working group for additional outreach and providing amendments for Commission consideration and postponed consideration to February 14, 2023.
February 14, 2023 - Planning Commission postponed consideration to April 25, 2023.
April 25, 2023 - Planning Commission postponed consideration to May 30, 2023.
May 30, 2023 - Planning Commission postponed consideration to June 27, 2023.
June 27, 2023 - Planning Commission postponed consideration to July 11, 2023.
July 11, 2023 - Planning Commission postponed consideration to July 25, 2023.
July 25, 2023 - Planning Commission recommended approval of the Palm District Plan with amendments by a vote of 9-0.
Additional Backup Information:
In 2019, Resolution No. 20190523-029 directed staff to develop a small area plan for the eastern edge of Downtown: Palm District. The planning process formally kicked off in May 2021, and staff has engaged community through a number of methods, including:
* SpeakUpAustin! website (https://www.speakupaustin.org/palmdistrict)
* Online and paper surveys in English and Spanish
* A Palm District onlin...
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