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Proposed Land Use Change for 1404 East Riverside Drive

Original title: NPA-2026-0021.01 - 1404 East Riverside PUD NPA - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 20050929-Z001 for the Greater South River City Combined 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 1404 East Riverside Drive (Lady Bird Lake and Harpers Branch Watersheds) from Specific Regulating District to Multifamily Residential land use. Staff Recommendation and Planning Commission Recommendation: To grant Multifamily Residential land use. Owner/Applicant: South Shore Apartments Owner LP. Agent: Drenner Group, PC (Amanda Swor). City Staff: Maureen Meredith, Austin Planning, 512-974-2695.

May 28, 2026

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The Frame

What this does

This decision determines the permitted density and type of future development allowed at 1404 East Riverside Drive, impacting the neighborhood's long-term growth and housing capacity.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

South Shore Apartments Owner LP

As the property owner and applicant, they are seeking the land use change to alter development potential on their site.

Greater South River City residents

Residents in this area are affected by changes to the neighborhood plan and the future density of development at this location.

What changed

Last recorded activity May 28, 2026.

What's next

Next step not available in the current record.

Summary

The Austin City Council is considering an ordinance to change the land use designation for the property at 1404 East Riverside Drive from '' to '.' This change would update the Greater South River City Combined Neighborhood Plan and the city's Future Land Use Map.

Key Facts

The proposal seeks to change the land use designation of 1404 East Riverside Drive from 'Specific Regulating District' to 'Multifamily Residential'.
The property is located within the Lady Bird Lake and Harpers Branch Watersheds.
The amendment affects the Greater South River City Combined Neighborhood Plan and the Imagine Austin Comprehensive Plan.
City staff and the Planning Commission have both recommended approval of the Multifamily Residential designation.
The application is filed under case number NPA-2026-0021.01.
The item is scheduled for a public hearing before the City Council.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does this land use change mean for the property?

It changes the official designation of the land from '' to ',' which dictates the types of buildings that can be constructed there.

Who is requesting this change?

The owner of the property, South Shore Apartments Owner LP, is the applicant.

Have city officials reviewed this request?

Yes, both the Austin Planning staff and the Planning Commission have recommended that the City Council approve the change.

Why It Matters

This decision determines the permitted density and type of future development allowed at 1404 East Riverside Drive, impacting the neighborhood's long-term growth and housing capacity.

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