NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN AMENDMENT REVIEW SHEET NEIGHORHOOD PLAN: Central Austin Combined (North University)(CANPAC) CASE#: NPA-2025-0019.01.SH DATE FILED: March 3, 2025 PROJECT NAME: Waverly North PC DATE: May 13, 2025 April 22, 2025 ADDRESS/ES: 3710 Cedar Street DISTRICT AREA: 9 SITE AREA: 1.5657 acres OWNER/APPLICANT: Austin Groups for the Elderly AGENT: O-SDA Industries (Abby Tatkow) CASE MANAGER: Maureen Meredith PHONE: (512) 974-2695 STAFF EMAIL: Maureen.Meredith@austintexas.gov TYPE OF AMENDMENT: Change in Future Land Use Designation From: Civic To: Multifamily Residential Base District Zoning Change Related Zoning Case: C14-2025-0034.SH From: SF-3-H-NCCD-NP To: MF-4-H-NCCD-NP NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN ADOPTION DATE: August 25, 2004 CITY COUNCIL DATE: June 5, 2025 ACTION: PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: May, 13, 2025 – (action pending) 04 NPA-2025-0019.01.SH - Waverly North; District 91 of 36 April 22, 2025 - Postponed on the consent agenda to May 13, 2025 at the request of Staff. [F. Maxwell – 1st; C. Haney – 2nd] Vote: 11-0 [N. Barrera-Ramirez and C. Hempel absent]. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: To support the applicant’s request for Multifamily Residential land use. BASIS FOR STAFF’S RECOMMENDATION: Staff supports the applicant’s request for Multifamily Residential land use in this location. The property is located in an area with existing Multifamily Residential land uses. The applicant is proposing 76 affordable residential dwelling units which will provide additional housing options for the area and the city. 04 NPA-2025-0019.01.SH - Waverly North; District 92 of 36 LAND USE DESCRIPTIONS: EXISTING LAND USE: Civic - Any site for public or semi fire facilities, hospitals, and public and private schools. Includes major religious facilities and other religious activities that are of a different type and scale than surrounding uses. public facilities, including governmental offices, police, ‐ Purpose functional institutional uses that serve 1. Allow flexibility in development for major, multi the greater community; 2. Manage the expansion of major institutional uses to prevent unnecessary impacts on established neighborhood areas; 3. Preserve the availability of sites for civic facilities to ensure that facilities are adequate for population growth; 4. Promote Civic uses that are accessible and useable for the neighborhood resident and maintain stability of types of public uses in the neighborhood; ‐ 5. May include housing facilities that are accessory to a civic use, such as student dormitories; and 6. Recognize suitable areas for public uses, such as hospitals and schools, that will minimize the impacts to residential areas. Application 1. Any school, whether public or private; oriented civic facility, including …
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET CASE: Waverly North (C14-2025-0034.SH) DISTRICT: 9 ADDRESS: 3710 Cedar Street ZONING FROM: SF-3-H-NCCD-NP and TO: MF-4-H-NCCD-NP and SF-3-NCCD-NP MF-4-NCCD-NP SITE AREA: approximately 1.57 acres (approximately 68,200 square feet) PROPERTY OWNER: Austin Groups for the Elderly (Suzanne Anderson) AGENT/APPLICANT: O-SDA Industries (Abigail Tatkow) CASE MANAGER: Jonathan Tomko (512) 974-1057, jonathan.tomko@austintexas.gov STAFF RECOMMEDATION: Staff recommends granting multifamily residence-moderate-high density-historic landmark-neighborhood conservation combining district-neighborhood plan (MF-4-H- NCCD-NP) combining district zoning. For a summary of the basis of Staff’s recommendation, please see the basis of recommendation section below. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: April 22, 2025: Staff postponement request to May 13, 2025 Planning Commission, granted. May 13, 2025: Case is scheduled to be heard by Planning Commission. CITY COUNCIL ACTION: June 5, 2025: Case is tentatively scheduled to be heard by City Council. ORDINANCE NUMBER: N/A ISSUES: This development is seeing to utilize the city’s Affordability Unlocked Program, as detailed in the applicant’s summary letter (see exhibit C below). Developments that meet the requirements of the Affordability Unlocked Program may be subject to qualifying development exceptions as detailed in section 25-2-534 of the City Code. CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: The property in question is located between Home Lane and Cedar Street just south of West 28th Street. It is approximately 1,000 feet east of Guadalupe Street which is an Imagine Austin Activity Corridor and approximately 2,000 feet north of the Downtown Imagine Austin Activity Center. 05 C14-2025-0034.SH - Waverly North; District 91 of 20 C14-2025-0034.SH 2 The site currently a two-story multifamily/office use of approximately 31,000 square feet with approximately 15,000 square feet of paved area. The northern portion of the building is historic, the southern portion was a later addition which is not. To the north, across West 38th Street are two two-story multifamily apartment buildings, one with approximately 34 units, and another with approximately 14 units. To the east, across Cedar Street is one three-story multifamily apartment building with approximately 14 units, one two-story multifamily apartment building with approximately 16 units, one two-story six-plex, three single family homes, and one duplex. To the south, across West 35th Street is one single family home constructed in the late 1920s with an accessory dwelling unit constructed in the late 1930s. To the west, across Home Lane is one two-story multifamily apartment building with approximately 18 units, and two single family homes. BASIS OF RECOMMENDATION: Zoning should allow for reasonable use …
NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN AMENDMENT REVIEW SHEET NEIGHORHOOD PLAN: South Congress Combined (Sweetbriar) CASE#: NPA-2024-0020.01 DATE FILED: November 11, 2025 PROJECT NAME: 6201 Crow Lane PC DATE: May 13, 2025 ADDRESS/ES: 6201 Crow Lane DISTRICT AREA: 2 SITE AREA: 0.9778 OWNER/APPLICANT: Comal Bluff, LLC AGENT: Metcalfe Wolff Stuart & Williams, LLP (Katherine Nicely) CASE MANAGER: Maureen Meredith PHONE: (512) 974-2695 STAFF EMAIL: Maureen.Meredith@austintexas.gov TYPE OF AMENDMENT: Change in Future Land Use Designation From: Mixed Use/Office To: Mixed Use Base District Zoning Change Related Zoning Case: C14-2024-0168 From: LO-MU-NP To: LR-MU-NP NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN ADOPTION DATE: August 17, 2005 CITY COUNCIL DATE: June 5, 2025 ACTION: PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: May 13, 2025 – (action pending) STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends an alternate land use of Neighborhood Mixed Use. 06 NPA-2024-0020.01 - 6201 Crow Lane; District 21 of 22 BASIS FOR STAFF’S RECOMMENDATION: The applicant’s request for LR-MU-NP zoning is more consistent with the Neighborhood Mixed Use land use. The property is located on a cul-de-sac, but has Commercial land use directly to the north, east, and south; Multifamily Residential land use is to the west, and Mixed Residential to the northwest. Neighborhood Mixed Use land use would be approproprite in this location. The property was a daycare center that has since closed and is now operating as a pet services/doggy daycare which is not allowed under the LO-MU-NP zoning. The request for LR- MU-NP would make the pet services use compliant with the zoning. LAND USE DESCRIPTIONS: EXISTING LAND USE: Mixed Use/Office - An area that is appropriate for a mix of residential and office uses. Purpose 06 NPA-2024-0020.01 - 6201 Crow Lane; District 22 of 22 1. Accommodate mixed use development in areas that are not appropriate for general commercial development; and 2. Provide a transition from residential use to non residential or mixed use. Application ‐ 1. Appropriate for areas such as minor corridors or local streets adjacent to commercial areas; 2. May be used to encourage commercial uses to transition to residential use; and 3. Provide limited opportunities for live/work residential in urban areas. PROPOSED LAND USE: Mixed Use - An area that is appropriate for a mix of residential and non‐residential uses. Purpose 1. Encourage more retail and commercial services within walking distance of residents; 2. Allow live‐work/flex space on existing commercially zoned land in the neighborhood; 3. Allow a mixture of complementary land use types, which may include housing, retail, …
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET CASE: C14-2024-0168 (6201 Crow Lane) DISTRICT: 2 ADDRESS: 6201 Crow Lane ZONING FROM: LO-MU-NP TO: LR-MU-CO-NP (As amended) SITE AREA: .9778 acres (42,592 sq. ft.) PROPERTY OWNER: Comal Bluff LLC (Patricia Smith) AGENT: Metcalfe Wolff Stuart & Williams (Katherine Nicely) CASE MANAGER: Beverly Villela (512-978-0740, Beverly.Villela@austintexas.gov) STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommendation is to grant Neighborhood Commercial – Mixed Use – Conditional Overlay – Neighborhood Plan (LR-MU-CO-NP) combining district zoning. See the Basis of Recommendation section below. The Conditional Overlay will probibit the following uses: Alternative Financial Services Consumer Convenience Services Printing and Publishing Restaurant (General) Consumer Repair Services Restaurant (Limited) Financial Services Service Station Food Sales Custom Manufacturing PLANNING COMMISSION: May 13, 2025: General Retail Sales (Convenience) General Retail Sales (General) Off-Site Accessory Parking Personal Services Pedicab Storage and Dispatch College and University Facilities Personal Improvement Services Private Secondary Educational Facilities Plant Nursery April 22, 2025: APPROVED STAFF’S REQUEST FOR POSTPONEMENT TO MAY 13, 2025. [F. MAXWELL; C. HANEY – 2ND] (11-0) N. BARRERA-RAMIREZ – ABSENT CITY COUNCIL ACTION: TBD ORDINANCE NUMBER: No. 07 C14-2024-0168 - 6201 Crow Lane; District 21 of 12 ISSUES: The property has an active land use code violation (CV 2024 091716) related to the operation of a pet services business, which is not permitted under the current LO-MU-NP zoning. CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: The property in question is a 0.9778-acre lot located at 6201 Crow Lane, currently developed with an existing structure that has been operating as a pet services business. The applicant is requesting to rezone the property to Neighborhood Commercial – Mixed Use – Conditional Overlay – Neighborhood Plan (LR-MU-CO-NP) combining district zoning to allow the continued use of the site for neighborhood-serving pet services under the appropriate zoning category. Crow Lane is classified as a Level 1 street. The surrounding area includes a mix of residential, hotel, and commercial uses: apartments and condominiums to the west and north, and a hotel and theater/restaurant complex in a PUD district to the east and south. A roofing business is located directly west of the site. Please refer to Exhibits A (Zoning Map) and B (Aerial View). The proposed rezoning will allow for the continued operation of a neighborhood-serving pet business while maintaining compatibility with the surrounding community. The Conditional Overlay will prohibit a range of higher-intensity commercial uses, helping to preserve compatibility with nearby residential properties. Staff recommends approval of Neighborhood Commercial …
NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN AMENDMENT REVIEW SHEET NEIGHORHOOD PLAN: Brentwood/Highland (Highland) Combined and Lamar Blvd/Justin Lane Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) Station Area Plan (SAP) CASE#: NPA-2024-0018.02 DATE FILED: April 9, 2024 PROJECT NAME: 6817 & 6901 N. Lamar PC DATE: May 13, 2025 ADDRESS/ES: 6801, 6817, and 6901 N. Lamar Blvd DISTRICT AREA: 4 SITE AREA: 2.25 acres OWNER/APPLICANT: Nassour Jimmy & Parkview Partners Ltd & Parkview Partners II Ltd AGENT: Drenner Group, PC (Leah M. Bojo, AICP) CASE MANAGER: Maureen Meredith PHONE: (512) 974-2695 STAFF EMAIL: Maureen.Meredith@austintexas.gov TYPE OF AMENDMENT: Change in Future Land Use Designation From: Specific Regulating District To: Specific Regulating District To amend the Brentwood/Highland Combined Neighborhood Plan and the Lamar Boulevard/Justin Lane Transit Oriented Development (TOD) Station Area Plan (SAP) by changing the maximum building height on the property from 60 ft to 160 ft by participating in the Density Bonus. The existing land use on the future land use map is Specific Regulating District. There is no proposed change to the future land use map. Base District Zoning Change Related Zoning Case: C14-2024-0152 From: TOD-NP To: TOD-NP Height increase to 160 ft. NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN ADOPTION DATE: Brentwood/Highland Combined NP approved May 13, 2004. Lamar Blvd/Justin Lane Station Area plan approved December 11, 2008. 08 NPA-2024-0018.02 - 6817 & 6901 N. Lamar; District 41 of 22 CITY COUNCIL DATE: TBD ACTION: PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: May 13, 2025 – (action pending) STAFF RECOMMENDATION: To support the applicant’s request to change the maximum building height on the property from 60 ft to 160 ft by participating in the Density Bonus BASIS FOR STAFF’S RECOMMENDATION: The property is near the CapMetro Red Line Crestview Station where high-density development is encouraged. Recent zoning cases have been approved for higher-density development in the area to support and encourage the use of the extensive public transit services in the area. The applicant’s request to increase the maximum building height to 160 feet to build approximately 272 residential dwelling units with commercial uses is consistent with the changing nature of the area. LAND USE DESCRIPTIONS: EXISTING LAND USE: Specific Regulating District - This map designation is intended for areas that have an adopted regulating plan. This district will be identified on the Future Land Use Map, but is not considered a typical land use category. The purpose of this designation is to make the user aware of the Regulating Plan and that it should be …
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET CASE: C14-2024-0152 (6817 & 6901 N. Lamar) DISTRICT: 4 ADDRESS: 6801, 6817 and 6901 N. Lamar Boulevard ZONING FROM: TOD-NP (TOD Mixed-Use Subdistrict) TO: TOD-NP (TOD Mixed-Use Subdistrict), to change a condition of zoning* *To amend the maximum building height from 60 feet to 160 feet. SITE AREA: 2.25 acres PROPERTY OWNER: Jimmy Nassour and Parkview Partners Ltd. APPLICANT/AGENT: Drenner Group, PC (Leah Bojo) CASE MANAGER: Sherri Sirwaitis (512-974-3057, sherri.sirwaitis@austintexas.gov) STAFF RECOMMEDATION: Staff recommends granting Transit Oriented Development-Neighborhood Plan (TOD- NP) combining district zoning (TOD Mixed Use Subdistrict) and to increase the maximum building height up to 160 feet. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: May 13, 2025 CITY COUNCIL ACTION: ORDINANCE NUMBER: 09 C14-2024-0152 - 6817 & 6901 N. Lamar; District 41 of 12 ISSUES: The site under consideration is located within the Lamar/Justin Transit Oriented Development (TOD). The “Base Maximum Building Heights” exhibits within the Lamar/Justin Station Area Plan – including the Station Area Plan document (page 39) and Regulating Plan document (page 56) – establish maximum base height entitlements for property within the TOD. CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: The property in question is a 2.25 acres area that consists of two tracts fronting North Lamar Boulevard that are developed with a one-story office building and an automotive rental use (Enterprise Rent-A-Car). To the north, is the Capital Metro Red line and Airport Boulevard. The lot to the south contains a retail sales use (Indigo City Thrift Store). To the east, there are office/warehouse uses and a Construction Sales and Services business (Westbrook Metals). Across N. Lamar Boulevard to the west, there is a Retail Sales Convenience use (Walgreens), a Construction Sales and Services use (Yard Life Pools, Kibroh Construction) and an office (Lumber Company). The applicant is requesting a rezoning to allow for a maximum building height of 160 feet on the property (please see the Applicant’s Request Letter – Exhibit C). According to the TIA Determination Worksheet, the applicant is proposing to approximately 7,980 sq. ft. of office uses, 2,496 sq. ft. of retail uses and 272 multifamily units at this location. The staff is recommending the applicant’s request to rezone the property from TOD-NP to TOD-NP to allow for an increase in the maximum height permitted from 60 feet to 160 feet. The site under consideration is located at within a ¼ mile of a MetroRail Station (Capital Metro Red Line Crestview Station) …
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET CASE: C14-2025-0044– 1700 South Congress DISTRICT: 9 ADDRESS: 1700 South Congress Avenue ZONING FROM: CS-V-CO-ETOD-DBETOD-NP TO: CS-1-V-CO-ETOD-DBETOD-NP SITE AREA: 0.0619 acres PROPERTY OWNER: DCW Properties, Ltd. (Susan Helgren) AGENT: Armbrust & Brown, PLLC (Richard T. Suttle, Jr.) CASE MANAGER: Marcelle Boudreaux (512-974-8094, marcelle.boudreaux@austintexas.gov) STAFF RECOMMENDATION: The Staff recommendation is to grant commercial– liquor sales – vertical mixed use building - conditional overlay – equitable transit-oriented development – density bonus ETOD – neighborhood plan (CS-1-V-CO-ETOD-DBETOD-NP) combining district zoning. The Conditional Overlay subjects the property to the following conditions: 1. Parking is prohibited in a required front yard; and 2. The following use is a conditional use: • A general retail sales (general) use that exceeds 20,000 square feet in gross floor area. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: May 13, 2025: CITY COUNCIL: ORDINANCE NUMBER: ISSUES: The Conditional Overlay to define certain conditions was established during the Neighborhood Plan rezonings for Bouldin Creek Neighborhood Plan area in 2002. The conditions are requested to be continued by the applicant and recommended to be incorporated into this new rezoning by Staff. 10 C14-2025-0044 - 1700 South Congress; District 91 of 13 CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: The subject rezoning area is approximately 2,697 square feet (or .0619 acres) and is developed with an occupied commercial space (Yellow Rose – Kendra Scott, a general retail sales (convenience) use. The rezoning area is situated at the southwest corner of South Congress Avenue and E. Milton Street. South Congress Avenue is designated as an Activity Corridor, as identified on the Growth Concept Map in the Image Austin Comprehensive Plan, and is an ASMP level 3 transit priority street. Development around the immediate intersection, running north and south along South Congress Avenue, is a bustling corridor generally characterized by diverse commercial uses, including restaurants, limited restaurants, general retail sales (convenience), personal services, financial services, and hotel-motel use, amongst others, and fire station (CS-V-CO-ETOD-DBETOD-NP; CS-MU- V-ETOD-DBETOD-NP; P-NP). To the west, with frontage onto Eva Street are single family residential and duplex residential uses (SF-3-NP). Please refer to Exhibits A (Zoning Map), A-1 (Aerial View). The Applicant proposes to rezone the property to commercial – liquor sales – vertical mixed use building – conditional overlay – equitable transit-oriented development – density bonus ETOD – neighborhood plan (CS-1-V-CO-ETOD-DBETOD-NP) combining district to allow an existing 2,657-square-foot retail space to also establish a cocktail lounge. A cocktail lounge is a permitted …
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET CASE: C14-2025-0042 (9117 Northgate Rezone) DISTRICT: 4 ADDRESS: 9117 Northgate Boulevard ZONING FROM: GO-CO-NP TO: GR-CO-NP SITE AREA: 1.0662 acres PROPERTY OWNER: Nuraminco Inc.(Abdul Patel) APPLICANT/AGENT: Land Answers, Inc. (Tamara Mitchell) CASE MANAGER: Sherri Sirwaitis (512-974-3057, sherri.sirwaitis@austintexas.gov) STAFF RECOMMEDATION: Staff recommends GR-CO-NP, Community Commercial-Conditional Overlay- Neighborhood Plan Combining District, zoning. The conditional overlay will prohibit Automotive Rentals, Automotive Sales, Automotive Washing (of any type) and Service Station uses on the property. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: May 13, 2025 CITY COUNCIL ACTION: ORDINANCE NUMBER: 11 C14-2025-0042 - 9117 Northgate Rezone; District 41 of 11 ISSUES: N/A CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: The property in question is a grassy, undeveloped tract of land that slopes steeply to the south. There is floodplain covering the southern boundary of the site with a natural detention/culvert (Little Walnut Creek). There are multifamily residential developments to the north, south and west zoned MF-3-NP. To the south, there is a retail center zoned GR- NP. The applicant is requesting a rezoning from GO-CO-NP to GR-CO-NP to develop a restaurant on this 1.07 acre parcel. This property is located within the North Austin Civic Association (NACA) Neighborhood Plan. The current and use designation on the FLUM is Commercial land use. Therefore, a plan amendment is not required and the proposed zoning is consistent with the FLUM designation. The staff is recommending GR-CO-NP, Community Commercial-Conditional Overlay- Neighborhood Plan Combining District zoning. The staff is proposing a conditional overlay to prohibit automotive and service station uses in this case because property contains floodplain and is located adjacent to existing residential developments. The proposed rezoning will allow for additional services within walking distance of higher density residential uses. There is Capital Metro bus service along Northgate Boulevard (Routes 324 & 481) and the site under consideration is located across from a Capital Metro bus stop (#3155 – 9120 Northgate/Rundberg). This property is within 0.07 miles of the Rundberg Lane/Ferguson Activity Corridor and 0.10 miles of the North Burnet/Gateway Station Regional Center. The applicant agrees with the staff’s recommendation. BASIS OF RECOMMENDATION: 1. The proposed zoning should be consistent with the purpose statement of the district sought. Community Commercial district is intended for office and commercial uses serving neighborhood and community needs, including both unified shopping centers and individually developed commercial sites, and typically requiring locations accessible from major traffic ways. Conditional Overlay combining district may be applied in …
Michele Haussmann PRINCIPAL Michele@LandUseSolutionsTX.com May 6, 2025 Ms. Marcelle Boudreaux Planning Department City of Austin VIA Electronic Mail Marcelle.Bourdreaux@austintexas.gov Postponement Request – Approximately 5.212 acres located at 1700 South Re: Lamar Boulevard, in the City of Austin, Travis County, Texas (“Property”) Zoning Case Number: C14-2024-0163 Dear Ms. Boudreaux: As representatives of the owner and developer of the above stated Property, SL 1700 South Lamar LP (“Applicant”), the Zilker Neighborhood Association and I jointly respectfully request a postponement of the May 13, 2025 Planning Commission public hearing to the June 24, 2025 meeting date. The purpose of the postponement request is to continue working with the Zilker Neighborhood Association. Please contact me if you have any questions or need additional information. Thank you for your time and assistance with the postponement request. Respectfully, Michele Haussmann CC: Drew Zerdecki, Zilker Neighborhood Association, via electronic mail Will Jenkins, SL 1700 South Lamar LP, via electronic mail Jamie Cantrell, SL 1700 South Lamar LP, via electronic mail Dylan Coons, Land Use Solutions, via electronic mail 12 C14-2024-0163 - 1700 South Lamar; District 91 of 1
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET CASE: C814-2008-0165.01 (East Riverside PUD Amendment #1) DISTRICT: 9 ADDRESS: 222 E. Riverside Drive ZONING FROM: PUD TO: PUD* *The applicant is requesting a PUD amendment for an increase in height from 96 feet to 200 feet on Tract 1 to allow for a multifamily project with more units on the property (Please see Applicant’s Request Letter – Exhibit C). SITE AREA: 2.68 acres PROPERTY OWNER: CWS Riverside Square LP (Mary Ellen Barlow, Vice President) AGENT: Armbrust & Brown, PLLC (Richard T. Suttle, Jr.) CASE MANAGER: Sherri Sirwaitis (512-974-3057, sherri.sirwaitis@austintexas.gov) STAFF RECOMMEDATION: Staff recommends the 1st amendment to the East Riverside PUD to increase the maximum permitted height on Tract 1 to 200 feet, with the following conditions: 1) All residential and commercial development shall comply with Austin Energy Green Building Program (GBP) for a minimum two star rating. Certification from the GBP shall be met as specified by the version of the rating system current at the time of design. 2) Project will incorporate light pollution reduction criteria by committing to comply with Austin Energy Green Building ST7 Light Pollution Reduction criteria as a part of achieving 3-star Austin Energy Green Building Rating or other comparable criteria. 3) Project will incorporate bird friendly design criteria by committing to comply with Austin Energy Green Building STEL5 Bird Collision Deterrence criteria as a part of achieving 3-star Austin Energy Green Building Rating or other comparable criteria. 4) Landowner shall construct at Landowner’s expense a public reclaimed water system main extension from the adjacent property reclaimed water main. The reclaimed water main must either be extended from an adjoining reclaimed water main at the time of construction or capped at each end for future connection to a reclaimed water main by others. The public reclaimed water system main shall be temporarily connected to a public potable water main unless a serviceable reclaimed water main is available to the project. Total off- 13 C814-2008-0165.01 - East Riverside PUD Amendment #1; District 91 of 28 site construction of reclaimed water main shall not exceed 500 linear feet. The PUD shall be required to install a reclaimed water service and meters and connect to and utilize reclaimed water systems (purple pipe) for all irrigation, cooling, and toilet/urinal flushing uses in the PUD. 5) The applicant will be required to comply with Land Development Code § 2.5. Development Bonuses for any bonus …
MEMORANDUM TO: Planning Commission Members FROM: Jonathan Tomko, Principal Planner Planning Department DATE: May 7, 2025 SUBJECT: C814-06-0109.03 - Lakeshore PUD Amendment #3 (District 3) and C20-2025-001 Amendments to East Riverside Corridor Regulating Plan (District 3) Staff Request for Postponement to May 27, 2025 The cases above has been scheduled for a public hearing during 13, 2025, Planning Commission Meeting. Staff the above-referenced the May the opportunity Commission. the May requests a postponement of rezoning case and land development code amendment case to the rezoning case has to go to the Parks and Recreation Board before coming to Planning 27, 2025 Planning Commission Meeting, so This postponement request was made in a timely manner and meets the Planning Commission's policy. xc: Joi Harden, Zoning Officer 14 and 15 C814-06-0109.03 - Lakeshore PUD Amendment #3; District 3 and 15 C20-2025-001 - Amendments to the East Riverside Corridor Regulating Plan; District 31 of 1
PLANNING COMMISSION DOWNTOWN DENSITY BONUS REQUEST SITE PLAN REVIEW SHEET CASE NUMBER: SP-2023-0494C PLANNING COMMISSION HEARING DATE: May 13, 2025 PROJECT NAME: 701 W. 6th St. ADDRESS: 701 and 709 W. 6th Street and 512 Rio Grande Street APPLICANT: Richard T. Suttle Jr., Armburst & Brown, PLLC 100 Congress Ave. Ste. 1300, Austin, TX 78701 URBAN DESIGN STAFF: Jorge E. Rousselin, CNU-A Jorge.Rousselin@austintexas.gov Phone: (512) 974-2975 SITE PLAN CASE MANAGER: Chris Sapuppo Chris.Sapuppo@austintexas.gov Phone: (512) 978-4665 NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN: Downtown PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT: The applicant is requesting administrative approval for the construction of a 66-story mixed-use building comprised of retail and 413 residential units, garage parking, and streetscape improvements in accordance with the Downtown Density Bonus Program (DDBP). PROJECT REQUEST: In accordance with LDC Section 25-2-586(B)(6), the applicant is requesting, from City Council, additional floor to area ratio (FAR) from 15:1 to 30:1 for a proposed mixed-use building. The project is participating in the Downtown Density Bonus Program for bonus area up to 15:1 FAR to be granted administratively. PRIOR BOARD AND COMMISSION ACTION: Design Commission: September 23, 2024: The motion that the project 701 W 6th St, located at 701 and 709 West 6th Street and 510 and 512 Rio Grande Street, does not comply with the Urban Design Guidelines for the City of Austin in accordance with Land Development Code § 25-2-586 (C)(1)(a)(ii) was approved on Vice Chair Meiners’ motion, Commissioner Howard’s second on a 7-0-1 vote. Chair Salinas abstained. Commissioners Carroll, Ladner, and Lee were absent. Planning Commission: April 22, 2025 – Postponed to May 13, 2025 Council Public Hearing: May 22, 2025 16 SP-2023-0494C - 701 W. 6th St.1 of 5 SUMMARY STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Gatekeeper Requirements: To participate in the Downtown Density Bonus Program, projects must first satisfy the gatekeeper requirements as described in LDC 25-2-586(C)(1), which are: 1. To substantially comply with the Urban Design Guidelines 2. Execute a restrictive covenant committing to provide streetscape improvements along all public street frontages, consistent with the Great Streets Standards, and 3. Execute a restrictive covenant committing to achieve a minimum two-star rating under the Austin Energy Green Building program using the ratings in effect at the time the application is submitted. For this project, the applicant has provided sufficient documentation to meet the gatekeeper requirements, as outlined below: • The project will implement streetscape improvements consistent with Great Streets standards along West 6th Street and Rio Grande Street with …
CITY COUNCIL DOWNTOWN DENSITY BONUS REQUEST SITE PLAN REVIEW SHEET CASE NUMBER: SP-2024-0238C PLANNING COMMISSION HEARING DATE: May 13, 2025 PROJECT NAME: 305 W. MLK – Home2 ADDRESS: 305, 307, and 309 West Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard OWNER: PA Hospitality – Austin Downtown, LP APPLICANT: Thrower Design (Victoria Haase) URBAN DESIGN STAFF: Jorge E. Rousselin, CNU-A Jorge.Rousselin@austintexas.gov Phone: (512) 974-2975 SITE PLAN CASE MANAGER: Randall Rouda randall.ruda@austintexas.gov Phone: (512) 978-4665 NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN: Downtown PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT: The applicant is requesting administrative approval for the construction of a 13-story hotel comprised of 168 rooms with retail, garage parking, and streetscape improvements in accordance with the Downtown Density Bonus Program (DDBP). PROJECT REQUEST: In accordance with LDC Section 25-2-586(B)(6), the applicant is requesting, from City Council, additional floor-to-area ratio (FAR) from 8:1 to 11:1 for a proposed hotel building. The project is participating in the DDBP for bonus area up to 8:1 FAR to be granted administratively. PRIOR BOARD AND COMMISSION ACTION: Design Commission: October 28, 2024: The motion that the project 305 W MLK, located at 305 West Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard, does not comply with the Urban Design Guidelines for the City of Austin in accordance with Land Development Code § 25-2-586 (C)(1)(a)(ii) was approved with the following friendly amendments on motion by Commissioner Howard, seconded by Vice Chair Meiners on a 9-0-1 vote. Commissioner Carroll abstained. One vacancy on the dais. The friendly amendment from Vice Chair Meiners was that the project is not in compliance with the following Urban Design Guidelines: AW.5 – Incorporate Civic Art in Both Public and Private Development PS.1 – Protect the Pedestrian Where the Building Meets the Street PS.2 – Minimize Curb Cuts PS.4 – Reinforce Pedestrian Activity PS.6 – Enhance the Streetscape PS.7 – Avoid Conflicts between Pedestrians and Utility Equipment 17 SP-2024-0238C - 305 W. MLK – Home21 of 5 PS.9 – Provide Pedestrian-Scaled Lighting PS.10 – Provide Protection from Cars/Promote Curbside Parking PS.12 – Provide Generous Street-Level/Windows PS.13 – Install Pedestrian-Friendly Materials at Street Level B.2 – Provide Multi-Tenant, Pedestrian-Oriented Development at the Street Level B.3 – Accentuate Primary Entrances B.4 – Encourage the Inclusion of Local Character B.5 – Control On-Site Parking B.7 – Create Buildings with Human Scale The friendly amendment by Commissioner Wittstruck was to encourage the removal of the driveway along the principal street and provide access via the alley; and if not feasible, align …
PLANNING COMMISSION CONDITIONAL USE SITE PLAN & ENVIRONMENTAL VARIANCE REVIEW SHEET CASE NUMBER: SP-2022-1368D PC COMMISSION DATE: May 13, 2025 PROJECT NAME: Williamson Creek Interceptor ADDRESS: 5404 E William Cannon Dr DISTRICT: District 2 NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN: Williamson Creek, Franklin Park, East & West Congress WATERSHED: Williamson Creek (Suburban Watershed) AREA: 37.07 acres limits of construction APPLICANT: Craig McColloch, Capital Delivery Project Manager City of Austin, Capital Delivery Services 6800 Burleson Rd, Bldg 312, Ste 200 Austin, TX 78744 AGENT: CAS CONSULTING AND SERVICES, INC., Cece Oestrick, (512) 836-2388 CASE MANAGER: Meg Greenfield, (512) 978-4663, meg.greenfield@austintexas.gov EXISTING ZONING: ROW & P-NP PROPOSED USE: The proposed project is an Austin Water Capital Improvement Project for the replacement of the existing 60-year-old gravity wastewater interceptor using trenchless technology. The proposed project will replace existing 36-inch and 42-inch diameter pipes with approximately 72-inch diameter pipe using predominantly tunneling construction methods to reduce the adverse effects to the surrounding environment. All improvements will be underground except for a new odor control unit, electrical enclosure, and maintenance access for the odor control unit on the City owned property at the intersection of William Cannon Drive and Pleasant Valley Road. Water quality controls will be provided in this area. REQUEST: The applicant is proposing a gravity wastewater interceptor. A Land Use Commission Environmental Variance is required from LDC 25-8-261(E) for a utility line to be located parallel to and within the inner half of the CWQZ. A Land Use Commission variance is also required from 25-8-341 for cut over 4 feet. This project appears to go through many lots zoned P (Public) and is greater than one acre in size; therefore, a Conditional Use Permit may be required, according to the Land Development Code (Section 25-2-625). SUMMARY STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of this site plan. 18 SP-2022-1368D - Williamson Creek Interceptor; District 21 of 15 ENVIRONTMAL COMMISSION ACTION: This project went to Environmental Commission on September 18, 2024 for a recommendation on the two requested environmental variances. The Environmental Commission recommended approval with conditions (record attached). LEGAL DESCRIPTION: LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF 38.666 ACRES OF LAND IN THE SANTIAGO DEL VALLE GRANT, ABSTRACT NO. 24, TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS, BEING A PORTION OF A 466.17 ACRE TRACT CONVEYED TO THE CITY OF AUSTIN IN A WARRANTY DEED DATED MAY 1, 1962 AND RECORDED IN VOLUME 2453, PAGE 190 OF THE DEED RECORDS OF TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS AND A …
FY2025-2026 Capital Improvement Recommendations Item: XX Description: FY2025-2026 Capital Improvement Recommendations Background: Required by City Charter, Article X. Planning, Section 4. The Planning Commission – Powers and Duties: “The Planning Commission shall: (4) Submit annually to the city manager, not less than 90 days prior to the beginning of the budget year, a list of recommended capital improvements, which in the opinion of the commission are necessary or desirable to implement the adopted comprehensive plan or element or portion thereof during the forthcoming five-year period.” Summary of Item: These capital improvements are intended to further the City’s long-term vision and aspiration of being a “beacon of sustainability, social equity and economic opportunity; where diversity and creativity are celebrated; where community needs and values are recognized; where leadership comes from its citizens and where the necessities of life are affordable and accessible to all” (Imagine Austin Vision, p.2). Imagine Austin has eight Priority Programs that provide the structure and direction to implement the plan’s policies and actions: Invest in a compact and connected Austin Sustainably manage our water resources Continue to grow Austin’s economy by investing in our workforce, education systems, entrepreneurs, and local businesses Use green infrastructure to protect environmentally sensitive areas and integrate nature into the city Grow and invest in Austin’s creative economy Develop and maintain household affordability throughout Austin Create a Healthy Austin Program Revise Austin’s development regulations and processes to promote a compact and connected city This List of Recommendations is organized by these eight Priority Programs. In the lists below, items with an asterisk (*) are substantially the same from the FY 24-25 Capital Improvement Memo of Recommendations and remain relevant today. 19 Imagine Austin PC FY25-26 CIP Memo of Recommendations1 of 6 Invest in a Compact and Connected Austin Implement the Austin Strategic Mobility Plan (ASMP). * • • Align investments with the updated Bicycle Plan, Urban Trails Plan, and new Sidewalks, Crossings, and Shared Streets Plan. * • Continue to deliver Mobility Bond improvements funded in 2016, 2018, and 2020. * • Expand the amount of Vision Zero safety improvements to address the disproportionate share of people of color among severe crash victims in Austin. * • Prioritize capital renewal and maintenance of infrastructure that supports our mobility goals. * • Focus capital improvements and maintenance of infrastructure within areas that are intended to be …
Members of the Planning Commission, In 2004, after two years of hard work and biweekly meetings with renters, home owners, business owners, developers, fraternities and sororities, the University of Texas, and City a staff, plan was developed to create dense housing for students near the University of Texas and maintain a high quality of life in surrounding neighborhoods. The result of this careful planning and negotiation among varied interests was the University Neighborhood Overlay (UNO.) UNO has been extremely successful resulting in 28,000 new residents with affordable housing options in an area that was designed to be convenient to the University of Texas, pedestrian friendly, and safe. Recently, the City Council passed a resolution directing staff to make quality of life improvements to UNO and to expand the housing opportunities. Staff has attempted to follow Council direction, but we believe that the proposed height maximums of 600' and 420' are excessive and will result in luxury opportunities maximums we suggest more moderate priced student be selected that will for affordably housing, limiting height housing. Therefore, encourage the construction of reasonably priced student housing. Staff carefully limited the proposed UNO expansion to areas that are commercial or multifamily to maintain the mix of uses and housing types in the surrounding neighborhoods. Lately, there has been an organized effort coming from individuals and have no who are not stakeholders to expand the UNO to proposals object in the surrounding communities. or subdistrict areas beyond the staff proposal. We strongly interest height Heritage NA voted unanimously to endorse this letter on April 28, 2025. Respectfully, {)J�� laura Grim Heritage Neighborhood Association President 20 NPA-2025-0019.02 - UNO Update1 of 1
Ponce, Makayla From: Sent: To: Subject: Ponce, Makayla Thursday, May 1, 2025 4:31 PM Ponce, Makayla FW: Things in Staff Proposal that need to be changed to make a better plan: From: Mike McHone To: Garcia, Ella; Pani, Alan Cc: 'Mike McHone' Subject: FW: Things in Staff Proposal that need to be changed to make a better plan: HI Ella and Alan, This is the information from Safe Horns which came to the Technical Committee after the original draft. Please include it in the backup. Thanks for hosting the session this morning. Mike From: Joell Sullivan McNew To: Mike McHone Cc: Scott F. Burns; Jim Stephenson; Robert Tait; Cater Joseph; Sam Massaed Subject: Re: Things in Staff Proposal that need to be changed to make a better plan: Hello, Key Requests: (cid:44833) Incorporating CPTED into Streetscape (Item C): Alongside the existing streetscape language, we request the formal inclusion of Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) in the code language. This should include clear definitions of core CPTED principles and ensure that whenever CPTED strategies are implemented in the code, they are explicitly referenced within the relevant section. (cid:44833) CPTED Assessments: Instead of the proposed five-year assessment cycle, we advocate for three- year CPTED assessments, beginning with a baseline assessment within the first year to establish initial conditions. These recurring evaluations will ensure that properties remain well-maintained and that CPTED strategies continue to support a safer environment. (cid:44833) Opposition to the Proposed "Plaza": We do not support the closure of 23rd Street from the Artist Market to Rio Grande to establish a plaza. These adjustments will strengthen safety, enhance community engagement, and ensure proactive crime prevention measures are upheld in the revision. Thank you, Joell S McNew 1 20 NPA-2025-0019.02 - UNO Update1 of 49 President SafeHorns.org Outstanding Crime Prevention Citizen Award 2016 2 20 NPA-2025-0019.02 - UNO Update2 of 49 Ponce, Makayla From: Sent: To: Subject: Attachments: Ponce, Makayla Thursday, May 1, 2025 4:29 PM Ponce, Makayla FW: Things in Staff Proposal that need to be changed to make a better plan: DRAFT UNO Map_REV 250411.pdf From: Mike McHone To: Garcia, Ella; Pani, Alan Cc: 'Mike McHone'; 'Jim Stephenson'; 'Scott F. Burns' Subject: FW: Things in Staff Proposal that need to be changed to make a better plan: From: Mike McHone UAP Technical Subcommittee Report 1. The following development parameters are cri(cid:415)cal to restart UNO development in the wake of …
Improving Neighborhood Livability We envision the next iteration of UNO delivering even more gains for neighborhood livability. These improvements benefit not only students but also any staff, faculty, and long-term residents in the area. They also demonstrate to skeptics that density can enhance quality of life, not degrade it. West Campus can be a showcase of how abundant housing and great public spaces go hand-in-hand – a true 15-minute neighborhood for students. We urge the Council to champion these community benefit aspects as integral to the UNO expansion’s success. Pedestrian Infrastructure & Safety We support continuing to require UNO projects to contribute to safer, more walkable streets through wide, accessible sidewalks, street trees, pedestrian lighting, and benches. These improvements will enhance pedestrian safety and comfort, supporting increased residential density. Grocery & Daily Needs Access We enthusiastically support attracting a range of full-service grocery stores and additional fresh food markets to West Campus, addressing a longstanding community need. We encourage 10 20 NPA-2025-0019.02 - UNO Update15 of 49 Staff to think more broadly about attracting grocers of different scales, from small grocers like Royal Blue to mid-sized grocers like Wheatsville Coop to larger grocers like HEB. Active storefronts and grocery options will significantly enhance neighborhood safety and livability. Transit-Supportive Features UNO’s growth directly supports transit use by reducing car dependency. Maintaining above-ground parking maximums and encouraging high-density housing near transit hubs ensures affordability and contributes positively to climate and mobility goals. Public Realm & Community Amenities We recommend prioritizing investment in neighborhood amenities such as improved green roofs, landscaping, shade trees, community gardens, and park enhancements. Livable neighborhoods require quality outdoor community spaces, which UNO can significantly support. 11 20 NPA-2025-0019.02 - UNO Update16 of 49 Appendix A Rent Limits by the Bedroom MFI Limit Single Occupancy Double Occupancy Proposed 50% $882 $485/person Existing 50% $882 $485/person 60% $1,181 $649/person Rent Limits by the Unit MFI Limit 1-Bedroom 2-Bedroom 3-Bedroom 4-Bedroom 5-Bedroom Proposed 50% $1,102 $1,260 $1,417 $1,575 $1,701 Existing 50%* $882* 60%* $1,181* - - - - - - - - *Existing program requirements for properties electing to rent by the unit set a maximum rental price regardless of the number of bedrooms within the unit. 12 20 NPA-2025-0019.02 - UNO Update17 of 49 Figure 1. Calculated Break-Even Rent per Square Foot, With and Without Land Costs Eriksen, Michael D. and Orlando, Anthony W., Returns to Scale in Residential Construction: …
C20-2024-010 UNO Update Planning Commission May 13, 2025 Paul Books, Principal Planner Resolution Goals ▪ Provide quality, safe, affordable living for all, especially for students attending colleges and universities by: Increasing housing capacity, quality, and affordability Ensuring the area provides daily needs and services Supporting the implementation of light rail and mobility enhancements 6 Rezoning Process ▪ To update the regulations, staff proposes to create a new zoning district that incorporates the existing overlay with requested updates ▪ Rezoning requires notice to impacted properties and review by the Planning Commission and City Council at public hearings 10 Plan Amendment Process UNO is part of the Central Austin Combined Neighborhood Plan, an element of the Imagine Austin Comprehensive Plan Current Future Land Use Map 11 Proposed Applicability ▪ Expanded to include Commercial and Multifamily properties directly adjacent to the current boundaries ▪ UNO is a voluntary program ▪ Properties are mapped to a specific subdistrict 16 Site Development Standards Modified Proposed Existing Streetscape Pedestrian Zone dimensions prescribed by the Transportation Criteria Manual + UNO Street Furnishings 12’ sidewalk + UNO Street Furnishings Setbacks Uses No minimum unless necessary to ensure adequate Fire Department access 10’ maximum street yard except for public plaza/private common open space Residential Uses including Group Residential Hotel/Motel (with limitations) Modified Local Uses - only in first two stories Prohibits or makes conditional non-transit supportive uses Building Design UNO Design Standards 2-Star Rating under Austin Energy Green Building No minimum 10’ maximum street yard except for public plaza/private common open space Residential Uses including Group Residential Hotel/Motel – with limitations Local Uses - 20% of floor area UNO Design Standards 1-Star Rating under Austin Energy Green Building Screening Requirements for screening of trash receptacles and above- ground parking Requirements for placement of trash receptacles 18 New Lease and Redevelopment Requirements ▪ Density Bonus Lease & ▪ Amendments to 4-18: Redevelopment Requirements – Require dispersion of affordable units and equal access to amenities – Require tenant protections and redevelopment requirements for existing multifamily and certain commercial uses – Restrictions on early leasing – Limit the window of pre-lease and lease renewal offers – Delay of Occupancy Accommodations – Establish a baseline of accommodations for tenants whose units are not ready for occupancy by the start of the lease term – Windowless Bedroom Prohibition – Participating developments must commit to exterior windows in all bedrooms 20 Proposed Subdistricts Per Council’s …
C20-2024-010 REZONING, NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN, AND ORDINANCE AMENDMENT REVIEW SHEET Amendment: C20-2024-010 University Neighborhood Overlay (UNO) Update Description: Amend City Code Title 25 (Land Development) to repeal Article 3 Division 9 University Neighborhood Overlay District Requirements and to create Density Bonus University Neighborhood Overlay (-DBUNO) and rezone property generally located west of the University of Texas, east of Lamar Boulevard, south of 29th Street and north of Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard to apply -DBUNO and amend the Central Austin Combined Neighborhood Plan, an element of the Imagine Austin Comprehensive Plan, to change the future land use map for the same property from multiple land use designations to High Density Mixed Use. Background: Initiated by City Council Resolution No. 20240418-077 and Resolution No. 2025-0130-057. The University Neighborhood Overlay, or UNO, was first adopted by Ordinance No. 040902-58 in 2004 to promote high-density, pedestrian-oriented redevelopment of the West Campus area that maintains the area's existing character and stimulates income- restricted affordable housing development. The overlay supersedes specific site development standards of the base zones and allows land uses to encourage development that serves the primarily student population of the area. This includes reduced required parking spaces, increased maximum allowable building height and bulk, and allowance for a mix of local, pedestrian-serving commercial uses. For a property to develop under UNO, additional requirements must be met, including providing affordable housing and adherence to stricter streetscape and design standards. These regulations were crafted through a robust community process involving residents and stakeholders. Since their original adoption, UNO regulations were amended in 2014 and 2019 through Ordinance No. 20140213-056 and Ordinance No. 20191114-067. The 2014 amendment allowed participating developments to rent by the bedroom and increased the affordability period from 15 to 40 years. Amendments in 2019 changed the second tier of maximum allowed building height available through the dedication of additional affordable housing units or bedrooms. These amendments demonstrate the commitment to updating UNO to address necessary changes that better serve students and the surrounding community. Since its adoption in 2004, the UNO overlay has facilitated the development of over 10,000 housing units or bedrooms and has led to the creation of 972 income-restricted bedrooms and 401 income-restricted units. In April 2024, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 20240418-077, which initiated amendments to the University Neighborhood Overlay (UNO). The Resolution included 29 distinct items for staff consideration, including amendments to the land development code, …
