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Originally Posted by M1EK
Unlikely. I can't remember a major case where the City Council went further out on the height/density limb than the PC recommended (it's always the opposite).
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Actually, regarding central Austin zoning change requests, if the City's decision differs from what the PC has recommended, it more than likely leans toward more density. There are many recent cases where the Council has rejected a lower density/height recommendation from the PC. Most notably, earlier this year, PC recommended that Spring not exceed 350' and Council approved the developers’ request for 400'.
With regards to this case, I see a bit of trouble ahead if CLB desides to push for 400’. Right now, today, I’d say that there are 3-4 council members (Cole, McCracken, Leffingwell and maybe Martinez) who would decide to keep (or lower) the PC’s density recommendation for this project – effectively killing it. Even at 120’, I don’t see a viable project here – especially because they’ll have to tear down Ranch 616. And all hell will break loose if they try to do that (see Las Manitas).