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Commission postpones Knuckles Crossing rezoning amid neighbor safety concerns

Austin Planning Commission · May 12, 2026
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Summary

The commission postponed consideration of a proposed MF‑3 rezoning for 4302 Knuckles Crossing to June 9 after neighbors and commissioners raised traffic safety and sight‑line issues on the substandard Knuckles Crossing Road; the applicant said it would dedicate right‑of‑way as needed.

The Planning Commission voted to postpone action on a rezoning and plan amendment for 4302–4316 Knuckles Crossing (items 6 & 7) until June 9 to allow additional discussions between the applicant, neighbors and city staff over vehicle access and roadway safety.

Staff described the site as an undeveloped 6.61‑acre parcel with large portions in an erosion hazard/floodplain and recommended MF‑3 with a conditional overlay limiting units to 40. Applicant Stuart Gerstacker described a proposed 40‑unit multifamily project sited on the portion of the property outside the creek buffer.

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