Posting Language
Title
Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance amending City Code Title 25 to amend the North Burnet/Gateway Regulating Plan to modify the Gateway and Midway Zones, within the Transit Oriented Development Subdistrict, to increase the maximum floor-to-area ratio and building height when using a development bonus.
De
Lead Department
Housing and Planning.
Fiscal Note
This item will have no fiscal impact.
Prior Council Action:
On November 1, 2007, the Austin City Council adopted the North Burnet/Gateway Master Plan as an amendment to the Austin Tomorrow Comprehensive Plan and created the North Burnet/Gateway Overlay District to implement the land use recommendations of the plan.
On June 16, 2022, City Council directed the City Manager, via Resolution No. 20220616-049, to review the North Burnet/Gateway Regulating Plan for potential updates that will allow the North Burnet/Gateway Regulating Plan to more closely align with Council's priorities on housing, employment, and transit.
On October 27, 2022, the City Council approved Ordinance No. 20221027-044 which increased the maximum building height and floor-to-area ratio (FAR) when using a development bonus for the Commercial Mixed-Use Gateway Zone Subdistrict of the North Burnet/Gateway Regulating Plan.
For More Information:
Jorge E. Rousselin (512) 974-2975; Jorge.rousselin@austintexas.gov.
Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action:
Initiated by the Planning Commission on September 27, 2022, on a motion by Commissioner Azhar, seconded by Commissioner Cox and approved on a vote of 9-0. Commissioners Mushtaler, Thompson, and Schneider absent. One vacancy on the dais. Codes and Ordinances Joint Committee: December 21, 2022 - Recommended as amended. Planning Commission: To be reviewed January 24, 2023.
Additional Backup Information:
On November 1, 2007, the Austin City Council adopted the North Burnet/Gateway Master Plan as an amendment to the Austin Tomorrow Comprehensive Plan ...
Click here for full text