1700/1710 South Congress C14-2025-0044:

The applicant requested to rezone 2,697 sq. ft of the Yellow Rose by Kendra Scott retail store from Commercial - Liquor Sales - Vertical Mixed-Use Building - Conditional Overlay - Equitable Transit Oriented Development- Density Bonus ETOD- Neighborhood Plan Combining District (CS-1-V-CO-ETOD-DBETOD-NP) to CS-1-V-CO-ETOD-DBETOD-MP to allow a cocktail lounge to operate within the tenant retail space. On June 10, 2025, the General Membership of BCNA voted in favor of this zoning change. The City Council approved this rezoning on July 24, 2025.  

Conditional Use Permit (CUP)  SPC-2025-0190A

The public hearing for a conditional use to permit the operation of a cocktail lounge will be heard on September 9, 2025 at the Planning Commission, (A cocktail lounge is a permitted use under the CS-1 zoning district; however, it requires a Conditional Use Permit to be reviewed by the Planning Commission prior to establishing use.) The zoning committee met with the applicant’s attorney on July 31, 2025 and was in favor of the Conditional Use Permit and made their recommendation to the Steering Committee. On September 9, 2025,there will be a Planning Commission public hearing. The Steering Committee will consider this case at their meeting on September 2, 2025. 

500 South Congress PUD - C814-2024-0001 

The applicant is requesting a rezoning to Planned Unit Development (PUD). The proposed project will be located in the area bordered by South Congress Ave to the east, Heywood Dr. to the west, The Texas School for the Deaf to the south, and Riverside Dr. to the north. The slideshow can be viewed at this link. 

This case was recommended on July 8, 2025. by a vote of the City of Austin Planning Commission. The zoning committee has met with the applicant and their attorney and is in favor of the Conditional Use Permit and made their recommendation to the Steering Committee.On September 11, 2025,there will be a City Council public hearing. The Steering Committee will consider this case at their meeting on September 2, 2025.  

INTRACORP - COPELAND ADMIN SITE PLAN SP-2025-0072C; SP-2025-0073C 

 The applicant proposes a mixed-use multifamily development along with associated improvements. Demolition Permits: On June 4, 2025, 4 properties (604 Copeland St.,606 Copeland St.,1004 South 1st St., and 1006 South 1st St.) were reviewed by the City of Austin’s Historic Landmark Commission (HLC). The Zoning and Steering committees supported the demolition of these 4 houses, and our letter of support was included in the backup for these cases. 

HIGH ROAD 700 DAWSON Conditional Use Site Plan 2024-132443 SP, Subdivision 2025-033323 C8:

Conditional Use Site Plan 2024-132443 SP The applicant is requesting a Conditional Use Permit to allow for a Lodge or Club use of 6,856 SF to occupy portions of the existing building and the entirety of the swimming pool and decking. 

Subdivision Plan - 2025-033323 C8: The applicant is proposing to subdivide two commercial parcels into one lot commercial parcel with associated improvements. The Zoning Committee has received a copy of the subdivision plan and will evaluate it once city staff has finished their review. The Austin Fire Department (AFD) has several outstanding comments that remain unaddressed. 

1107 South 8th Street – Afterhours Club 2:00 to 5:00 am 2025-000322

Change of Use to Indoor Entertainment 2025-004028 PR 

Code Violation 2024-147013 CV 

Loud noise complaints have been reported regularly by BCNA residents. Property is in the Zilker NA boundaries. Significant building deficiencies and complaints have been reported to the city. BCNA is listed as an Interested Party in the case. Several BCNA representatives attended the March 25, 2025 SW Commander’s Forum (APD and Code Compliance) and discussed this issue in depth with city staff. This case has been filed in Municipal Court and is currently an active legal case. 

2001 South 1st St. (aka Bruno/StoryBuilt) 2025-039872 SC 

Building permits from 2021 have been reactivated by new owners for the construction of a 3-story Mixed Use Multi-Family Bldg. (above podium) 17044 sf - 41 Units, and an apartment in garage (below podium) 853 sf. – 1 unit. Here is the link to the city-approved administrative site plan.