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Environmental Commission backs 1404 East Riverside PUD with environmental conditions
Summary
The Austin Environmental Commission recommended approval of a planned unit development at 1404 East Riverside that would add roughly 381 multifamily units (including 15 on‑site affordable units), imposing conditions on stormwater treatment, tree mitigation and bird‑friendly measures; the recommendation passed unanimously and will move on to city review.
The Austin Environmental Commission on April 1 recommended approval of a planned unit development (PUD) for 1404 East Riverside that would amend an existing Acton School redevelopment plan and allow taller, denser housing with on‑site affordable units.
Staff from Austin Watershed Protection, led by Sean Watson, told commissioners the site is roughly 2.62 acres, contains wetland setbacks and critical environmental features along its north edge, and has an approved site plan that already dedicates 1.17 acres to parkland. Watson said staff recommends approval of the PUD with environmental superiority elements — including rain gardens, a biofiltration pond, native seeding and an innovative 'jellyfish' manhole filter to treat roughly 7,000 square feet of currently untreated runoff from Manlove Street. "Staff recommends approval of the…
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