Austin's zoning and platting commission approved a recommendation to rezone the site during its April 15 meeting, and it will next go to City Council for approval in May.
Some background
Per agenda documents, the 28.85-acre site includes four two-story buildings that were previously occupied by Apple.
The site is currently zoned Limited Industrial, or LI, which allows for industrial uses such as manufacturing and warehouse activities.
The recommendation to change the zone to Limited Industrial-Planned Development Area, or LI-PDA, was approved by the platting and zoning commission in a 8-1 vote.
LI-PDA zoning combines LI zoning with Planned Development Area zoning, which city documents show can allow for residential and commercial land uses and increased building heights and densities.
Commissioners Scott Boone and Taylor Major were not present for the vote, while Commissioner Betsy Greenberg voted against the recommendation.
"I just don't think the benefits are balanced with the entitlements," Greenberg said.
The details
Per agenda documents, the development would be permitted to include a variety of residential, commercial and civic uses if rezoned LI-PDA, such as:
- Multifamily units, condominiums, duplexes and townhomes
- A cocktail lounge and outdoor entertainment space
- Public or private primary and secondary educational facilities
- A convention center and community club or lodge
- Research testing and warehousing services
The application states the request is consistent with surrounding industrial and office park uses, and that demolition is not being proposed.
Next steps
The zoning change request will next go to Austin City Council on May 22 for a public hearing and possible approval.
