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You thinking of Johnny Rockets? It was one of the first tenants when they re-developed that site after MD&B closed. Not sure it made it to 97 though. There was also a kick ass pizza place a block or so west about that time.

Posted: 4:20 p.m. Tuesday, July 31, 2018 Here you go, Bolverk. An seven-story office building that could be up to 96 feet tall is being planned for a site just south of Lady Bird Lake that now houses a Schlotzsky’s restaurant. Property owners Michael Carl Pfluger and William Reid Pfluger plan to ask the city for a zoning change to build the project on 1.26 acres at 218 S. Lamar Blvd. The Austin City Council is scheduled to be briefed on the proposed project Aug. 9. Amanda Swor with the Austin law firm Drenner Group PC is representing the Pflugers in seeking a type of zoning known as a planned unit development, or PUD. Swor said the earliest anticipated start of construction is 2020. The property is appraised at about $6.2 million by the Travis Central Appraisal District. Heather Chaffin, the city’s zoning case manager for the proposed project, said plans call for a building with about 154,000 square feet of office space and 26,000 square feet of pedestrian-oriented uses on the ground floor.. The developer is offering up to $20,000 to upgrade an adjacent Capital Metro bus stop. South Lamar Boulevard is identified as an “activity corridor” in the city’s Imagine Austin comprehensive plan, according to the developer, and the new building would mesh with what city planners envisioned for the area. “Activity corridors call for a variety of activities and types of buildings located along the roadways,” the developer said in a submission to the city. “Specifically, this project will provide an office use along the portion of the South Lamar corridor between Riverside Drive and Barton Springs Road where there are currently no other office uses, thereby providing a vibrant, needed use for the corridor.” But some area residents say the project is not a good fit for the location. Dave Piper, president of the Zilker Neighborhood Association, said the site is better suited for a residential use. “Here’s a perfect opportunity to put in residential housing that the city claims we need,” Piper said. “Do they really mean what they say when they talk about the need for more residential density?” Chaffin said the site’s existing zoning allows a mix of residential office and commercial uses, though it does not require a mix. A development could be all residential, all commercial/office, or a combination of uses. Jeff Jack, a resident of the nearby Zilker neighborhood, said: “My personal concern is that the building is too tall at 96 feet” for a location where height is capped at 60 feet. Posted: 4:20 p.m. Tuesday, July 31, 2018 An seven-story office building that could be up to 96 feet tall is being planned for a site just south of Lady Bird Lake that now houses a Schlotzsky’s restaurant. Property owners Michael Carl Pfluger and William Reid Pfluger plan to ask the city for a zoning change to build the project on 1.26 acres at 218 S. Lamar Blvd. The Austin City Council is scheduled to be briefed on the proposed project Aug. 9. Amanda Swor with the Austin law firm Drenner Group PC is representing the Pflugers in seeking a type of zoning known as a planned unit development, or PUD. Swor said the earliest anticipated start of construction is 2020. The property is appraised at about $6.2 million by the Travis Central Appraisal District. Heather Chaffin, the city’s zoning case manager for the proposed project, said plans call for a building with about 154,000 square feet of office space and 26,000 square feet of pedestrian-oriented uses on the ground floor.. The developer is offering up to $20,000 to upgrade an adjacent Capital Metro bus stop. + AMERICAN-STATESMAN STAFF Proposed development site South Lamar Boulevard is identified as an “activity corridor” in the city’s Imagine Austin comprehensive plan, according to the developer, and the new building would mesh with what city planners envisioned for the area. “Activity corridors call for a variety of activities and types of buildings located along the roadways,” the developer said in a submission to the city. “Specifically, this project will provide an office use along the portion of the South Lamar corridor between Riverside Drive and Barton Springs Road where there are currently no other office uses, thereby providing a vibrant, needed use for the corridor.” But some area residents say the project is not a good fit for the location. Dave Piper, president of the Zilker Neighborhood Association, said the site is better suited for a residential use. “Here’s a perfect opportunity to put in residential housing that the city claims we need,” Piper said. “Do they really mean what they say when they talk about the need for more residential density?” Chaffin said the site’s existing zoning allows a mix of residential office and commercial uses, though it does not require a mix. A development could be all residential, all commercial/office, or a combination of uses. Jeff Jack, a resident of the nearby Zilker neighborhood, said: “My personal concern is that the building is too tall at 96 feet” for a location where height is capped at 60 feet. “In short another step in turning the south shore into an expanded downtown, walling off both sides of the river corridor one project at a time,” Jack said. In a controversial case, a site just across South Lamar that formerly housed a Taco Cabana received PUD zoning and 96 feet of allowable height, although that project has yet to break ground. The 218 S. Lamar development would have access to both South Lamar and Toomey Street, Chaffin said. All parking would be in an underground garage, and parking would be made available to the public after hours, Swor said. Portions of the garage could be used for parking and storage by the Zach Theatre, which is located next door, according to city filings. Those filings indicate the ground-floor uses could include retailers and a high-turnover restaurant. Once the PUD application is submitted, it will be reviewed by city staff and undergo other reviews by various city committees, Chaffin said. The Austin City Council will have the final say on the zoning change, she said.

Indian Springs kids were bussed to the new C3 camp since it’s last term ended last week. Inks Lake Camp didn’t evacuate (other side of the lake from the fire). Latest news is that east of 3509 (Hoover Valley Road) can return so that would include Indian Springs. I haven’t heard if they are going back or staying at C3 for the night.

We go from Austin to Burnet quite a bit, via 71 to 281. Traffic through Marble Falls on a weekend in the summer can be brutal. If you can get a place in Horseshoe Bay or Granite Shoals that doesn't require you to get on 281 much, you can avoid some of that. Having said that, for a town of its size it's got good restaurants, a good sized medical center close by at 71/281 intersection and the beautiful Hill Country and lakes. Plus it's 30-45 minutes from downtown Austin depending on traffic.

7s is mainly backs, and I like Union better. But Perry Baker is fun to watch (except when he does stupid shit like that). Edit: Stupid shit like that being giving up a penalty try with a ball slap. Edit2: And that was ridiculously stupid. Take your 6th place trophy (best finish ever btw) and be happy I guess

El Patio. YOU'RE ON THE CLOCK!

El Patio does one thing really well. And that one thing is nachos.

anyone tried that new Better Half restaurant/bar that opened down the street in the old Enterprise Car Rental/Austin Rideshare location?

Thought of One today out of the blue. El Chino. 90s Tex Mex - Chinese lunch buffet at Brazos and 6th.

Didn't get to watch, but followed on twitter. Nice win - led the whole match. Next up is Utah at home this Friday at 8pm. Elite U-23 development team plays at 6. My son is playing on that team.

Alcomar fucking closed?!!

High Cotton BBQ on 5th across from El Arroyo Suzi's on South Lamar Mike's Pub

Elite play in Salt Lake this Friday night. Match will be on CBSSN. Next home game is last weekend in May. Not sure what individual game tickets cost. My son bought us season tickets as a Xmas present.

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Major League Rugby kicks off its inaugural season today with three matches, including the Austin Elites v Glendale Raptors. That match is the game of the week and will be televised live on CBSSN at 4pm CDT. Longhorn rugby head coach Zac Mizell is on the roster and likely starting at fullback. US National team great Todd Clever plays flanker for the Austin side. Elite homes matches will be played at the Round Rock sportsplex in Old Settlers Park. Schedule is at the link. Elite Schedule

I have a rollover contract with ProTax. They emailed me the new numbers.