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Proposed Zoning Change for South Shore PUD Addition

Original title: C814-2008-0087.02 - South Shore PUD Addition - Conduct a public hearing and approve first reading of an ordinance amending City Code Title 25 and amending Ordinance No. 20091217-126 by rezoning property locally known as 1705 and 1717 South Lakeshore Boulevard and 1712 East Riverside Drive (Lady Bird Lake Watershed). Applicant Request: To rezone from East Riverside Corridor (ERC) district zoning (Corridor Mixed Use subdistrict) to planned unit development-neighborhood plan (PUD-NP) combining district zoning. The ordinance may include exemption from or waiver of fees, alternative funding methods, modifications of City regulations, and acquisition of property. Staff Recommendation: To grant planned unit development-neighborhood plan (PUD-NP) combining district zoning. Planning Commission Recommendation: To grant planned unit development-neighborhood plan (PUD-NP) combining district zoning, as modified. Owner/Applicant: Grayco SS Land 2011, LP and Morrison-Moore Properties, Ltd. Agent: Armbrust & Brown, PLLC (Michael J. Whellan). City Staff: Jonathan Tomko, AICP. Austin Planning, 512-974-1057.

May 7, 2026

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The Frame

What this does

This ordinance determines the land-use rules and development standards for 1705 and 1717 South Lakeshore Boulevard and 1712 East Riverside Drive, which may impact local infrastructure requirements and development density in the Lady Bird Lake Watershed.

Who is mentioned in the record

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Grayco SS Land 2011, LP and Morrison-Moore Properties, Ltd.

The applicants are seeking a change in zoning regulations that governs how their properties can be developed.

Residents of the Lady Bird Lake Watershed area

Local residents may be affected by changes in land use, density, or infrastructure requirements resulting from the new zoning designation.

What changed

Last recorded activity May 7, 2026.

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Summary

The Austin City Council is considering a request to rezone three properties near Lady Bird Lake from zoning to a Planned Unit Development (PUD-NP) district. This change would allow for modified city regulations, potential fee waivers, and alternative funding methods for the development site.

Key Facts

  • The proposal seeks to rezone property from East Riverside Corridor (ERC) district to a Planned Unit Development-Neighborhood Plan (PUD-NP) combining district.
  • The ordinance includes provisions for potential fee exemptions or waivers for the development.
  • The ordinance allows for the use of alternative funding methods.
  • The ordinance permits modifications to existing City regulations for the site.
  • The ordinance includes provisions for the potential acquisition of property.
  • The subject properties are located within the Lady Bird Lake Watershed.
  • City staff and the Planning Commission have both recommended approval of the PUD-NP zoning, with the Planning Commission recommending approval as modified.
  • The action involves amending City Code Title 25 and Ordinance No. 20091217-126.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a PUD-NP zoning designation?
A Planned Unit Development-Neighborhood Plan (PUD-NP) is a zoning category that allows for a custom set of development standards and regulations tailored to a specific site, often differing from standard city-wide zoning rules.
Will this change affect the Lady Bird Lake Watershed?
The property is located within the Lady Bird Lake Watershed, and the proposed zoning change would be subject to the city's regulatory framework for that area, as modified by the specific terms of the PUD ordinance.

Why It Matters

This ordinance determines the land-use rules and development standards for 1705 and 1717 South Lakeshore Boulevard and 1712 East Riverside Drive, which may impact local infrastructure requirements and development density in the Lady Bird Lake Watershed.

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PUD Flexibility

The ordinance explicitly includes language allowing for fee waivers and regulatory modifications, which is a common feature of PUDs but represents a departure from standard base-zoning requirements.

Grayco SS Land 2011, LPMorrison-Moore Properties, Ltd.

Connected Entities

personJonathan Tomko“City staff contact for Austin Planning.”Map →
location1705 and 1717 South Lakeshore Boulevard“Subject property location.”Map →
personMichael J. Whellan“Agent representing the applicants from Armbrust & Brown, PLLC.”Map →
organizationGrayco SS Land 2011, LP“Property owner and applicant for the rezoning.”Map →
location1712 East Riverside Drive“Subject property location.”Map →
organizationMorrison-Moore Properties, Ltd.“Property owner and applicant for the rezoning.”Map →

Sources

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