Bouldin Creek's dynamic mix of commercial, public, and residential properties is the result of thoughtful early urban planning--and dumb luck. Today, we can't count on either. Making sure that mix stays balanced and serves the interests and welfare of neighborhood residents calls for continual vigilance and considered review of neighborhood life quality values. Any changes to existing zoning should be thoughtfully considered out before enactment.
Property buyers and developers in Bouldin Creek would do well to read ten top tips to developers in neighborhoods before launching into a planned venture.
To allow appropriate neighborhood consideration vis-a-vis tenets of Bouldin Creek's city-approved and -adopted Neighborhood Plan, BCNA will file its objection to any application for zoning change or adjustment to City of Austin land development code if it is NOT submitted to BCNA's Zoning Committee for review 45 days BEFORE presentation to the City's Planning Commission or Board of Adjustment. Compatibility Standards for the neighborhood are here.
This page attempts to notify residents about any major property purchases, proposed zoning changes or variances within or bordering Bouldin Creek's boundaries.
The Zoning Committee welcomes attendance and participation by all interested residents. Due to the technical nature of zoning issues, we ask that new attendees commit to attending several meetings and attempt to acquaint themselves with the issues before entering into the churn.
A summary of previous Zoning Committee meeting minutes is here.