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Zoning Change Request for 3900 West Howard Lane

Original title: C14-2025-0114 - ICU Medical - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending City Code Title 25 by rezoning property locally known as 3900 West Howard Lane (Walnut Creek Watershed). Applicant Request: To rezone from limited industrial (LI) district zoning to limited industrial-planned development area (LI-PDA) combining district zoning. Staff Recommendation and Zoning and Platting Commission Recommendation: To grant limited industrial-planned development area (LI-PDA) combining district zoning. Owner/Applicant: ICU Medical Pearl LLC. Agent: Drenner Group, P.C. (Leah M. Bojo). City Staff: Sherri Sirwaitis, Austin Planning, 512-974-3057.

May 28, 2026

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The Frame

What this does

This ordinance determines the land-use regulations for the property at 3900 West Howard Lane, which dictates the types of industrial activities and development density permitted at this location.

Who is mentioned in the record

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ICU Medical Pearl LLC

The entity owns the property and is seeking a change in land-use regulations.

Residents of Walnut Creek Watershed

The property is located within their watershed, which may be subject to specific environmental development standards.

What changed

Last recorded activity May 28, 2026.

What's next

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Summary

The Austin City Council is considering a request to rezone the property at 3900 West Howard Lane from Limited Industrial (LI) to a Limited Industrial-Planned Development Area (). This change would allow for specific development standards on the site, which is located within the Walnut Creek .

Key Facts

  • The applicant requests a rezoning from Limited Industrial (LI) to Limited Industrial-Planned Development Area (LI-PDA).
  • The property is located at 3900 West Howard Lane.
  • The site is situated within the Walnut Creek Watershed.
  • City staff recommends approval of the LI-PDA zoning.
  • The Zoning and Platting Commission recommends approval of the LI-PDA zoning.
  • The proposal requires a public hearing before the City Council.
  • The file number for this administrative action is 26-1796.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between LI and LI-PDA zoning?
LI (Limited Industrial) is a standard zoning district, while (Limited Industrial-Planned Development Area) is a combining district that allows for customized development standards tailored to a specific site.
Who is the contact person for this project?
Sherri Sirwaitis with Austin Planning can be reached at 512-974-3057.

Why It Matters

This ordinance determines the land-use regulations for the property at 3900 West Howard Lane, which dictates the types of industrial activities and development density permitted at this location.

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Use of Planned Development Areas

The application reflects a common trend of using 'Planned Development Area' (PDA) overlays to bypass standard industrial zoning constraints.

ICU Medical Pearl LLC

Connected Entities

location3900 West Howard Lane“The specific property subject to the zoning change.”Map →
personLeah M. Bojo“Agent for the applicant.”Map →
personSherri Sirwaitis“City staff contact from Austin Planning.”Map →
organizationICU Medical Pearl LLC“The property owner requesting the zoning change.”Map →
organizationDrenner Group, P.C.“The agent representing the applicant.”Map →

Sources

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webapi.legistar.com

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