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Planning Commission approves 64‑unit Rowan Veil affordable housing project near South Congress
Summary
The Austin Planning Commission unanimously approved a plan amendment and rezoning to allow Rowan Veil, a 64‑unit deeply affordable development at 206 E. Annie St., after extensive public testimony both for and against the project; the developer pledged design changes and a 45‑year affordability covenant.
The Austin Planning Commission on May 12 voted unanimously to approve a plan amendment and rezoning that will allow Rowan Veil, a 64‑unit income‑restricted housing development on the South Congress corridor.
The project, on a roughly 0.9‑acre site at 206 E. Annie Street and 1710 Brackenridge Street, was presented to the commission by planning staff as consistent with Imagine Austin and the city's strategic housing goals. Planning staff recommended MF‑3 NP zoning to enable 64 deeply affordable units located within walking distance of high‑frequency transit and a future rail stop.
Abby Tatko, representing Osta Industries and the applicant, told commissioners the development would be 100% income‑restricted with an on‑site pre‑K and would preserve mature trees on the site. Tatko said the…
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