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Public Hearing on Zoning Restriction Removal at 3900 W. Howard Lane

Original title: C14-81-037(RCT) - 3900 W. Howard Lane RCT - Conduct a public hearing and approve a restrictive covenant termination on property locally known as 3900 Howard Lane (Walnut Watershed). Applicant Request: To terminate the public restrictive associated with zoning case C14-81-037. Staff Recommendation and Zoning and Platting Commission Recommendation: To grant the public restrictive covenant termination associated with zoning case C14-81-037. Owner/Applicant: Otsuka ICU Medical, LLC. Agent: Drenner Group, P.C. (Leah M. Bojo). City Staff: Sherri Sirwaitis, Austin Planning, 512-974-3057.

May 28, 2026

zoningland userestrictive covenantAustinWalnut Watershed

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The Frame

What this does

The removal of this changes the legal land-use limitations currently governing the property at 3900 W. Howard Lane, which is situated within the Walnut .

Who is mentioned in the record

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Otsuka ICU Medical, LLC

As the property owner, they are seeking the removal of legal restrictions on their land.

Residents of the Walnut Watershed

The property is located within this watershed, and changes to land-use restrictions may impact local 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 terminate a on the property located at 3900 W. Howard Lane. Both city planning staff and the have recommended that the request be approved.

Key Facts

  • The City Council will conduct a public hearing regarding the termination of a restrictive covenant at 3900 W. Howard Lane.
  • The property is located within the Walnut Watershed.
  • The applicant is Otsuka ICU Medical, LLC.
  • City planning staff recommended approval of the termination.
  • The Zoning and Platting Commission recommended approval of the termination.
  • The request pertains to the restrictive covenant established under zoning case C14-81-037.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a restrictive covenant?
A is a legal agreement that limits how a piece of property can be used or developed.
Who is requesting this change?
The property owner, Otsuka ICU Medical, LLC, is the applicant.
What do city officials recommend?
Both the city planning staff and the have recommended that the request to terminate the covenant be granted.

Why It Matters

The removal of this changes the legal land-use limitations currently governing the property at 3900 W. Howard Lane, which is situated within the Walnut .

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otherC14-81-037“The original zoning case associated with the restrictive covenant.”Map →
location3900 W. Howard Lane“The property subject to the restrictive covenant termination request.”Map →
personLeah M. Bojo“The agent representing the applicant.”Map →
personSherri Sirwaitis“City staff contact for Austin Planning.”Map →
organizationDrenner Group, P.C.“The agent representing the applicant.”Map →
organizationOtsuka ICU Medical, LLC“The owner and applicant for the covenant termination.”Map →

Sources

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