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Read. Follow. Verify.Proposed Zoning Change for Springdale Farm Properties
Record date · May 21, 2026
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What This Bill Does
The Austin City Council is considering an ordinance to update the zoning conditions for properties located at 735, 755, and 755 1/2 Springdale Road and 740 Mansell Avenue. While the zoning classification remains the same, the applicant is requesting a change to the specific conditions attached to that zoning.
This decision determines the specific development rules and restrictions for the Springdale Farm site, which sits within the Boggy Creek .
Who It Affects
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755 Springdale, LP
The property owner is seeking a modification to the development conditions governing their land.
Residents of the Boggy Creek Watershed
The properties are located within this watershed, meaning any changes to development conditions may impact local land use and environmental standards.
Key Facts
- The City Council will hold a public hearing to consider amending City Code Title 25 regarding zoning conditions.
- The request involves properties at 735, 755, and 755 1/2 Springdale Road and 740 Mansell Avenue.
- The zoning classification remains 'general commercial services-mixed use-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan' (CS-MU-CO-NP).
- The purpose of the amendment is to change the specific conditions of the existing zoning.
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- City staff and the Planning Commission have both recommended approval of the request.
- The site is located within the Boggy Creek Watershed.
- The file number for this legislative item is 26-1724.
- The item was introduced for the April 24, 2026, City Council agenda.
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Zoning Condition Modification
The applicant is seeking to modify existing conditions rather than change the underlying zoning district, a common strategy for fine-tuning development rights.
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