Stephen asked a great question in the comments of our June call for feedback:
Can the land between Weatherford Dr. and Howard Lane be developed?
Good question. Yes, the land north of Weatherford up to Howard can be developed. What can go on that land depends the city zoning. As we saw with the Vina Plaza development, zoning can be changed at the whims of City Council.
That being said, the City of Austin has an online interactive map where you can see current zoning for our neighborhood or any part of the city.
According to those records, what can be developed depends on which side of Harris Glenn you are looking at.
North of the Enclave
The land north of the Enclave between Harris Glenn and south of Howard is currently zoned MF-2, which according to the City’s website means:
MF-2 Multi-Family Residence - Low Density
Height: 40 feet Minimum Lot: 8,000 sq. ft.
Single Family Dwelling, Duplex, Two Family Dwellings, Townhouses, Apartments up to 23 units per acre
North of Weatherford, West of Harris Glenn
North of Weatherford is a little complicated. This land is a mix of LO (Limited Office) and GR (Community Commercial). Click to see a bigger map:
The city defines these zones thus:
LO Limited Office
Height: 40 feet Minimum Lot: 5,750 sq. ft.
Office use predominantly serving neighborhood or community needs; such as professional, semiprofessional, medical offices
GR Community Commercial
Height: 60 feet Minimum Lot: 5,750 sq.ft.
Offices or commercial uses serving neighborhoods and community needs, including unified and individually developed shopping centers or commercial sites; such as service stations, restaurants.
5 responses so far ↓
1 Brian Jones // Jun 19, 2008 at 2:50 pm
It should be pointed out that all of this property mentioned belongs to the HOA. The land north of Weatherford is still owned by Ridge Investors and some of it is still platted as residential. Ridge Investors continues to pay quarterly assessments on these empty lots.
Also, according to the Deed Restrictions any business that operates on the commercial property that is part of the HOA must pay assessments as well.
Just food for thought.
–Brian
2 Joe // Jun 20, 2008 at 1:16 pm
Good points Brian. Thanks for bringing those up.
3 Dwayne Wheatley // Jun 23, 2008 at 6:49 pm
The land that borders Harris Ridge, Harrisglenn and East Howard and north of Weatherford was removed from the Assn. in 2000 give or take one year.
4 Dan Hanson // Jul 7, 2008 at 10:15 am
I would please like to be heard at the metting.
5 Brian Jones // Jul 8, 2008 at 9:59 am
Dan,
To be heard at a board meeting, you need to request it in writing: http://www.harrisridgehoa.org/site/archives/54
Requesting anything on a public website is not “in writing.”