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Proposed Zoning Change for 318 Saxon Lane and 6328 El Mirando Street

Original title: C14-2024-0099 - Saxon 2 - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending City Code Title 25 by rezoning property locally known as 318 Saxon Lane and 6328 El Mirando Street (Country Club East and Colorado River Watersheds). Applicant Request: To rezone from townhouse and condominium residence-neighborhood plan (SF-6-NP) combining district zoning to multifamily residence low density-neighborhood plan (MF-2-NP) combining district zoning. Staff Recommendation: To deny multifamily residence low density-neighborhood plan (MF-2-NP) combining district zoning. Planning Commission Recommendation: To grant multifamily residence low density-neighborhood plan (MF-2-NP) combining district zoning. Owner/Applicant: Saxon Acres LLC (Matthew Shaw). Agent: Thrower Design, LLC (Ron Thrower & Victoria Haase). City Staff: Cynthia Hadri, Austin Planning, 512-974-7620.

May 28, 2026

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The Frame

What this does

This decision determines the legal density of housing allowed at 318 Saxon Lane and 6328 El Mirando Street, which are located within the Country Club East and Colorado River Watersheds.

Who is mentioned in the record

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Saxon Acres LLC

The applicant seeks to change the permitted land use for their properties.

Residents of Country Club East

The properties are located within their neighborhood and watershed, potentially impacting local density and land use.

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 two properties from townhouse/condominium use to low-density multifamily use. City staff have recommended denying the request, while the Planning Commission has recommended approving it.

Key Facts

  • The applicant requests a zoning change from SF-6-NP (townhouse and condominium residence) to MF-2-NP (multifamily residence low density).
  • The properties are located at 318 Saxon Lane and 6328 El Mirando Street.
  • The properties are situated within the Country Club East and Colorado River Watersheds.
  • City staff recommended denying the rezoning request.
  • The Planning Commission recommended granting the rezoning request.
  • The case file number is C14-2024-0099.
  • The item is scheduled for City Council review following an introduction date of April 29, 2026.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between the current and proposed zoning?
The current zoning () is for townhouse and condominium residences, while the proposed zoning () is for low-density multifamily residences.
Do city staff and the Planning Commission agree on this request?
No. City staff recommended denying the request, while the Planning Commission recommended approving it.

Why It Matters

This decision determines the legal density of housing allowed at 318 Saxon Lane and 6328 El Mirando Street, which are located within the Country Club East and Colorado River Watersheds.

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Staff vs. Commission Disagreement

There is a direct conflict between the professional staff recommendation (deny) and the Planning Commission recommendation (grant), which often signals a contentious public hearing.

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Connected Entities

personVictoria Haase“Agent for the applicant.”Map →
personMatthew Shaw“Representative for the applicant, Saxon Acres LLC.”Map →
location318 Saxon Lane“Property subject to the rezoning request.”Map →
organizationThrower Design, LLC“Agent for the applicant.”Map →
personCynthia Hadri“City staff contact for Austin Planning.”Map →
location6328 El Mirando Street“Property subject to the rezoning request.”Map →
organizationSaxon Acres LLC“Owner and applicant for the rezoning.”Map →
personRon Thrower“Agent for the applicant.”Map →

Sources

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webapi.legistar.com

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