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20250416-002: Flatz 130 Approved Recommendation — original pdf
ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION MOTION 20250416-002 Date: April 16, 2025 Subject: Flatz-130 SP-2024-0298D Location: 7400 Zekelman Blvd, Austin, TX 78724 Motion by: Mariana Krueger Seconded by: Richard Brimer WHEREAS, the Environmental Commission recognizes the applicant is requesting: • Request to vary LDC 25-8-341 to allow up to 11 feet of cut. • Request to vary LDC 25-8-342 to allow up to 16 feet of fill. • Request to vary LDC 25-8-302 to allow up to 600 SF of building on slopes over 25%, and to allow up to 3,000 SF of parking area on slopes over 15%. WHEREAS, the Environmental Commission recognizes the site is located in Decker Creek Watershed, Suburban Watershed Classification, Suburban Desired Development Zone; and WHEREAS, the Environmental Commission recognizes that Staff recommends the variance with the following conditions: • 3:1 slopes will use the 609S upland seed mix with additional shrubs and trees provided near the base of the slopes to assist with stabilization. • The natural draw adjacent to buildings 3 and 7 is designed as a sunken garden that filters runoff with a trickle channel and pollinator plantings. • The site will meet full landscape requirements as specified by code despite the site being in the ETJ, where landscape ordinance do not apply. Notably, all parking spaces will be within 50 LF radius of a shade tree. THEREFORE, the Environmental Commission recommends the variance request with the following Environmental Commission conditions: 1. Reduce parking area on slopes over 15% by 10% 2. Incorporate bird friendly design and lighting where feasible VOTE 10-0 For: Hanna Cofer, Richard Brimer, Isabella Changsut, Annie Fierro, Justin Fleury, Ashika Ganguly, Mariana Krueger, Haris Qureshi, Melinda Schiera, David Sullivan Against: None Abstain: None Recuse: None Absent: Jennifer Bristol Approved By: Elizabeth Funk, Environmental Commission Liaison
Approved Minutes — original pdf
ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION REGULAR CALLED MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, April 16, 2025 The Environmental Commission convened in a Regular meeting on Wednesday, April 16, 2025, at 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Drive in Austin, Texas. Vice Chair Cofer called the Environmental Commission Meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Hanna Cofer, Richard Brimer, Isabella Changsut, Justin Fleury, Ashika Ganguly, Annie Fierro, Mariana Krueger, Martin Luecke, Haris Qureshi Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: David Sullivan Commissioners Absent: Jennifer Bristol PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Stephanie Simmons, Buried power lines APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Environmental Commission Regular Meeting on April 2, 2025 The minutes of the Environmental Commission Regular Meeting on April 2, 2025, were approved on Commissioner Krueger’s motion, Commissioner Brimer’s second on a 9-0 vote. Commissioner Ganguly was off the dais. Commissioner Bristol was absent. PUBLIC HEARINGS 2. Name: Flatz-130 SP-2024-0298D Applicant: Ted McConaghy (Kleinfelder) Location: 7400 Zekelman Blvd, Austin, TX 78724 Council District: Council District does not apply in Extraterritorial Jurisdiction Staff: David Michael, Environmental Review Specialist, Development Services Department, (512) 974-2263, david.michael@ausitntexas.gov Applicant request: Request to vary from a) LDC 25-8-302 to allow up to 600 SF of building on slopes over 25%, and to allow up to 3,000 SF of parking area on slopes over 15%; b) LDC 25-8-341 to allow up to 11 feet of cut, and c) LDC 25-8-342 to allow up to 16 feet of fill. 1 Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends this variance with conditions Speakers: David Michael, DSD Ted McConaghy, speaking on behalf of the applicant Arthur Walts Mike McDougal, DSD A motion to close the public hearing passed on Commissioner Krueger’s motion, Commissioner Qureshi’s second, on a 10-0 vote. Commissioner Bedford was absent. A motion to recommend Flatz-130 with conditions passed on Commissioner Krueger’s motion, Commissioner Brimer’s second, on a 10–0 vote. Commissioner Bristol was absent. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 3. Discussion and possible action on Environmental Commission committee membership The commission nominated Commissioner Luecke as a member of the Urban Forestry Committee. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Commissioner Qureshi mentioned a development related to Tesla. Liz Johnston (WPD) clarified they are not within the City of Austin. Commissioner Brimer asked for an update on the request to hear about CAMPO. Elizabeth Funk (WPD) said the request was emailed and will follow up. Commissioner Changsut requested a discussion and action item regarding a planting and harvesting rare earth elements research project related to the …
Agenda — original pdf
Regular Called Meeting of the Economic Prosperity Commission Wednesday, April 16, 2025, 6:30pm City Hall, Boards & Commissions Room 1101 301 W. 2nd Street Austin, Texas Some members of the Economic Prosperity Commission may be participating by videoconference. Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely, call or email Ryan Sperling, 512- 874-3568, ryan.sperling@austintexas.gov. CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS/COMMISSIONERS: Commissioner Christina Ponder Ofelia Zapata Raquel Valdez Sanchez Michael Nahas (Chair) Rodrigo Cantu Shakeel Rashed Appointment District 1 District 2 District 3 District 4 District 5 District 6 Commissioner Zain Pleuthner VACANT Aaron Gonzales Aditi Joshi Laura Dixon AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Appointment District 7 District 8 District 9 District 10 Mayor The first 10 speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Economic Prosperity Commission Regular Meeting on February 19, 2025. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. Discussion on the long-term goals and strategic planning of the Economic Prosperity Commission. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 3. Approve a recommendation to City Council for the FY2025-26 budget to increase funding of language access resources for small businesses. 4. Approve recommendations to City Council regarding the FY2025-26 budget as it relates to the Economic Prosperity Commission. 5. Conduct officer elections for Chair and Vice Chair. WORKING GROUP UPDATES 6. Update from the Childcare working group regarding a survey of recent license recipients. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair access. If requiring Sign Language Interpreters or alternative formats, please give notice at least 2 days (48 hours) before the meeting date. Please contact Ryan Sperling, Office of the City Clerk at 512-974-3568 or ryan.sperling@austintexas.gov for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Economic Prosperity Commission, please contact Ryan Sperling at 512-974-3568 or ryan.sperling@austintexas.gov.
2/19/2025 Draft Minutes — original pdf
Economic Prosperity Commission Meeting Minutes Wednesday, February 19, 2025 ECONOMIC PROSPERITY COMMISSION REGULAR CALLED MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, February 19, 2025 The Economic Prosperity Commission convened in a regular meeting on Wednesday, February 19, 2025 at 301 W. 2nd Street, Boards and Commissions Room 1101, in Austin, Texas. Chair Nahas called the Economic Prosperity Commission Meeting to order at 6:31 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance in Person: Michael Nahas (Chair) Amy Rister Raquel Valdez-Sanchez Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Aaron Gonzales Kelsey Hitchingham Amy Noel Ofelia Zapata PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None present. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Economic Prosperity Commission Regular Called Meeting on October 19, 2022. The minutes were approved with an amendment to remove “Chair” from before “Kelsey” and insert “Chair” before “Nathan Ryan” on Chair Nahas’ motion, Commissioner Hitchingham’s second, on a 6-0 vote. Commissioner Zapata was off the dais. Commissioners Cantu, Dixon, and Ponder were absent. Item 1 was taken up after Item 2 without objection. 2. Approve the minutes of the Economic Prosperity Commission regular meeting on January 29, 2025. 1 Economic Prosperity Commission Meeting Minutes Wednesday, February 19, 2025 The minutes were approved without objection on Chair Nahas’ motion on a 6-0 vote. Commissioner Zapata was off the dais. Commissioners Cantu, Dixon, and Ponder were absent. DISCUSSION ITEMS 3. Discussion on the long-term goals and strategic planning of the Economic Prosperity Commission. Discussion was held. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 4. 5. Conduct an emergency election for a Vice Chair of the Economic Prosperity Commission. Commissioner Rister was nominated for the role of Vice Chair by Chair Nahas, second by Commissioner Zapata. Commissioner Rister was elected as Vice Chair on Chair Nahas’ motion, Commissioner Zapata’s second on a 7-0 vote. Commissioners Cantu, Dixon, and Ponder were absent. Item 4 was taken up after Item 5 without objection. Discussion and possible action on a recommendation regarding Chapter 380 programs. The below recommendation was approved on Chair Nahas’ motion, Commissioner Rister’s second, on a 7-0 vote. Commissioners Cantu, Dixon, and Ponder were absent. WHERE AS: Austin City Council recently approved changes to the Chapter 380 Program under Ordinance No. 20240926-013. WHERE AS: The revised Chapter 380 program guidelines indicate that specific goals for program and project metrics will be defined during the rule promulgation and development phase within the first year of implementation. Effectively, pausing the program for one year. WHERE AS: Publishing a temporary scoring …
Item 3: Draft Recommendation — original pdf
Commission Recommendation Economic Prosperity Commission Recommendation 202504160-003: Language Access Programs for Entrepreneurs WHEREAS the City of Austin has demonstrated a commitment to fostering economic and community potential by supporting underrepresented entrepreneurs, including women and minority business owners, through initiatives that reduce economic exclusion and bolster job creation; WHEREAS individuals with Limited English Proficiency (LEP), defined by the federal government as those who do not speak English as their primary language and have limited ability to read, speak, write, or understand English, comprise 10% of Austin's population; WHEREAS 24% of all new Austin businesses are founded by immigrants, who are 24.1% more likely to start a business than U.S.-born residents; WHEREAS 15% of Austin businesses are owned by immigrants, reflecting the city's cultural and economic diversity. Despite their entrepreneurial drive, LEP business owners face significant barriers in navigating regulatory processes, securing funding, and accessing critical business resources; WHEREAS Council Resolution 20131017-038 (2013) directed the City Manager to establish a universal translation and interpretation service protocol, culminating in the 2022 Language Access Policy. However, this policy primarily serves individuals rather than addressing the distinct needs of LEP business owners; WHEREAS Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 prohibits discrimination based on race, color, or national origin in federally funded programs, underscoring the importance of equitable access to city resources for all entrepreneurs; WHEREAS immigrant entrepreneurs, who constitute 18% of Austin’s population, are twice as likely to be self-employed but face higher business failure rates due to language barriers, limited professional networks, and lack of access to capital and regulatory information; WHEREAS investing in Limited English Proficiency entrepreneurs strengthens Austin’s economy, increases resilience during economic downturns, expands the tax base, and creates jobs; WHEREAS the Economic Development Department’s Community Navigator Program, which provided critical business support services, ended in December 2024, leaving a gap in resources for immigrant business owners; WHEREAS popular programs for English-speaking entrepreneurs, such as the BizAid Business Orientation, have not been offered in Spanish in the past 12 months due to a lack of awareness among existing and new limited english proficiency businesses. BizAid Business is an introductory class designed to equip aspiring business owners with the knowledge and resources needed to navigate the complex landscape of city, state, and federal regulations, as well as gain insights into the City of Austin's development process for commercial properties; WHEREAS immigrant-owned businesses in Texas employ over 635,000 workers and …
Item 4: Draft Recommendation — original pdf
ECONOMIC PROSPERITY COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION 20250416-004 Date: April 16, 2025 Subject: City’s FY 2025 – 2026 Budget Motioned By: Seconded By: Recommendation Reduce risk by moving from pensions and post-employment healthcare to defined contribution. Description of Recommendation to Council Remove risk by changing our retirement programs from pensions and post-employment healthcare to defined-contribution programs. Remove risk by paying a third party to accept Austin’s existing pension and post-employment healthcare liabilities. Payment could be either a series of future annual payments or an immediate payment, using funds raised by General Obligations bonds. Rationale: The City of Austin currently promises pensions and post-retirement healthcare to its employees. That is, we specify benefits after they retire for as long as they live. This sounds nice, but the hard truth is that we do not know the financial future. We do not know the price today of those promises. Those promises have already created a gigantic problem. The 2024 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for the City of Austin says our unfunded actuarial accrued liabilities for the pension are $2,294,789,000. For post-employment benefits (which is mostly healthcare) it is $1,851.879,000. And that’s just the government side. The enterprises have an additional $2,610,485,000 in pension and post-employment liabilities. If we spent all of our property tax paying off the government liability, it would take 4 years. This gigantic problem may grow larger. Consider the data on page 56 of the 2023 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for COAERS, the City of Austin Employee’s Retirement System. The current outstanding liabilities are calculated assuming a 6.75% return by their investments. If the return is just 1% less, the liabilities increase by 30%. 1 of 3 This problem hurts us right now. Page 34 of the 2024-25 budget says we paid $151,781,000 to pay down just 1/30th of the liability. Austin’s government charged a family of four more than $50 per month not to provide services, but just to pay down a tiny fraction of our $4 billion debt. Pensions and healthcare promises are dangerous. They crippled America’s car industry. They almost ended America’s steel industry. Multiple cities have declared bankruptcy due to the burdens of pension and healthcare. Detroit, Michigan, which was the fastest growing city in America in its heyday, went bankrupt due to pensions. Pension programs and healthcare promises can harm more than the City of Austin; they might harm our employees in the future who would be …
Agenda — original pdf
REGULAR CALLED MEETING OF THE DOWNTOWN COMMISSION Wednesday April 16, 2025, 5:30 p.m. Austin City Hall, Council Chambers, Room 1001 301 W 2nd Street Austin, Texas 78701 Some members of the Downtown Commission may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by register, please contact Christi Vitela at Christi.Vitela@austintexas.gov or (512) 974-2792. telephone. To CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Ed Ishmael, Vice Chair Peter Breton Pat Buchta David Carroll Liz Coufal Kimberly Levinson Charles Peveto Sania Shifferd Philip Wiley CALL TO ORDER AGENDA Jennifer Franklin Nkiru Gelles Amy Mok Anne Charlotte Patterson Nelly Paulina Ramírez Spencer Schumacher PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first ten speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Downtown Commission regular called meeting on March 19, 2025. STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. Staff briefing by Charles Loosen, Community Engagement Consultant, Austin Public Health and David Gray, Homeless Strategy Officer, Homeless Strategy Office, regarding an update on the work of the Homeless Strategy Office in the downtown Austin area. DISCUSSION ITEMS 3. Presentation and discussion on proposed amendments to the University Neighborhood Overlay (UNO), which includes height allowances, uses, affordability requirements, district boundaries, parking standards, and design criteria. Presentation by Alan Pani, Planner Principal, Planning Department. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 4. Conduct officer elections for the Chair and Vice Chair. 5. Approve a Recommendation to Council regarding Cap and Stitch Initial Funding. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair access. If requiring Sign Language Interpreters or alternative formats, please give notice at least 2 days (48 hours) before the meeting date. Please call Christi Vitela at the Office of the City Clerk, at (512) 974-2792 for additional information; TTY users’ route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Downtown Commission, please contact Christi Vitela …
Item #1 Draft Meeting Minutes March 19, 2025 — original pdf
Downtown Commission Meeting Minutes Wednesday, March 19, 2025 DOWNTOWN COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING WEDNESDAY, MARCH 19, 2025 The Downtown Commission convened the regular meeting on Wednesday, March 19, 2025, at City Hall, 301W 2nd St, in a hybrid meeting format. COMMISSIONERS IN ATTENDANCE Ed Ishmael, Vice-Chair David Carroll Liz Coufal Kimberly Levinson Charles Peveto Sania Shifferd Philip Wiley COMMISSIONERS IN ATTENDANCE REMOTELY Jennifer Franklin Nkiru Gelles Anne-Charlotte Patterson Nelly Paulina Ramírez Spencer Schumacher CALL TO ORDER Vice Chair Ishmael called the meeting of the Downtown Commission to order at 5:31 pm. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Downtown Commission regular called meeting on February 19, 2025. The minutes from the meeting on February 19, 2025, were approved on Commissioner Peveto’s motion, Commissioner Levinson’s second, on a 7-0 vote. Commissioner Breton was absent. Downtown Commission Meeting Minutes Wednesday, March 19, 2025 STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. Staff briefing regarding the recent work towards renovating the Austin Convention Center. Presentation by Trisha Tatro, Director, Austin Convention Center Department. The presentation was made by Katy Zamesnik, Assistant Director, Austin Convention Center, and Riley Triggs, Capital Delivery Consultant, Capital Delivery Services Department. 3. Staff briefing regarding the Austin Historic Resource Survey by the Historic Preservation Office. Presentation by Sofia Wagner, Planner III, Planning Department. The presentation was made by Sofia Wagner, Planner III, Planning Department. DISCUSSION ITEMS Item 5 was taken up before Item 4 without objection. 5. Update from the liaison from the Urban Transportation Commission on Recommendation Number 20250304-003: Austin Core Transportation Plan and Recommendation Number 20250304-006: Austin Light Rail Draft Environmental Impact Statement. Discussed. 4. Update from the liaison from the Parks and Recreation Board on the topics discussed at the January 2025, and February 2025, board meetings. Discussed. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS University Neighborhood Overlay Officer Elections Shared Micromobility Program Homeless Office Update Downtown Austin Plan Update Red River Cultural District ADJOURNMENT A motion to adjourn the meeting at 6:59 p.m. was approved on Commissioner Levinson’s motion, Commissioner Peveto’s second on a 7-0 vote. Commissioner Breton was absent.
Item #3 University Neighborhood Overlay Update - Planning Department — original pdf
C20-2024-010 UNO Update Downtown Commission April 16, 2025 Alan Pani, Principal Planner Content Background Process Proposed Changes Next Steps Background Subdistrict Outer West Inner West Guadalupe Dobie Background UNO: A Brief History – Established in 2004 (Updated: 2014, 2019) – Overlay district for the West University area designed to promote high-density and pedestrian-oriented redevelopment that maintains the existing character of the area – Helped to facilitate population growth to over 28,000 residents in the West Campus area 4 City Council Resolution Resolution No. 20240418-077 – Adopted on April 18, 2024 – Includes 29 distinct items for further investigation – Initiated updates to the Land Development Code & Building Criteria Manual – Requested programmatic updates – Land Development Code changes to be considered in Spring 2025 5 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 Land Development Code Council Direction Height limits achievable with participation in the University Neighborhood Overlay (UNO) density bonus program in alignment with the Planning Commission's recommendation to remove height limits for Inner West Campus and Dobie Height limits that are similar to what can be achieved with participation in the ETOD overlay, at minimum Expansion of UNO boundaries Subdistrict boundaries that expand Inner West Campus An appropriate step down of heights within expansion areas Modifying development requirements to discourage above-ground parking and encourage shared parking and underground parking Stakeholder and community engagement 7 Process How it Works 3-Step Process for Code Amendments: Initiation Development & Engagement Review & Adoption 9 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 Plan Amendment Process Mixed use land use designation allows up to 3:1 floor-to-area ratio (FAR) High density mixed use is appropriate for areas with 3:1 FAR or greater Staff propose updating the Central Austin Combined Neighborhood Plan to ensure …
Item #5 Draft Recommendation to Council- Cap and Stitch Funding — original pdf
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION Downtown Commission Recommendation Number_________________________: Cap and Stitch Initial Funding Recommendation: WHEREAS the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT)’s I-35 Capital Express Central project will lower the highway’s main lanes between Lady Bird Lake and Airport Boulevard; and WHEREAS the City of Austin has identified a once-in-a-generation opportunity to change the landscape of Central Austin through the construction of "caps" and "stitches" over the highway (“Caps and Stiches); and WHEREAS the City of Austin has undertaken the Our Future 35 Austin project which is a community-centered initiative to create public spaces along the I-35 corridor caps and stitches that will reconnect East and West Austin; and WHEREAS the Caps and Stitches, while being built and once completed, will directly impact the quality of life for those working and living in Downtown; and WHEREAS the City of Austin is in the process of developing plans for constructing the Caps and Stitches; and WHEREAS the City has identified phases of the Cap and Stitch Construction which are: • Ceasar Chavez to 4ht Street 4th Street to 7th Street • 11th Street to 12 street • 38th Street to Airport Blvd. (Northern Cap); and • WHEREAS I-35 from Lady Bird Lake to Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard marks the eastern boundary of the Downtown Commission’s jurisdiction; and WHEREAS the Downtown Commission supports the timely and efficient planning and construction of the Caps and Stitches; and WHEREAS the City of Austin is considering several funding and design options for the roadway elements of the Caps and Stitches; and WHEREAS City staff has presented funding scenarios to the City Council for consideration; and WHEREAS the Our Future 35 project has included years of stakeholder engagement and visioning for building out each full cap; and WHEREAS, the City of Austin has provided options for shortened (800’) caps along the I-35 corridor; and WHEREAS the 800’ shortened caps scenario does not support the design and vision of the Our Future 35 project; and WHEREAS neither funding scenario includes design and construction of the full-size caps envisioned in the Our Future 35 Austin project even though the intention is to someday finish the full caps; and WHEREAS: it is the considered opinion of the Downtown Commission that funding of the Our Future 35 roadway elements should include all full-size caps. NOW THEREFORE we, the Commissioners of the Austin Downtown Commission, do hereby strongly recommend and urge the Austin …
Item #2 Homeless Strategy Office Presentation — original pdf
HOMELESS STRATEGY OFFICE CITY OF AUSTIN DOWNTOWN COMMISSION David Gray Homeless Strategy Officer City of Austin Est. Homeless Population: 6,300 People Exiting Homelessness: 3,000 (50% increase from 2022) Unique People Served: 24,300 (60% increase from 2022) First-Time Service Recipients: 8,400 (72% increase from 2022) Chronic Homeless Rate: 30% 2023 AUSTIN-TRAVIS COUNTY HOMELESS RESPONSE SYSTEM (HRS) DATA/METRICS HOMELESS STRATEGY OFFICE ESTABLISHED DECEMBER 2023 The Homeless Strategy Office (HSO) collaborates with public agencies, community organizations, and individuals to make homelessness rare, brief, and nonrecurring. Homeless Strategy Office Core Objectives 1. Manage the City of Austin’s homeless response resources, including 80+ contracts with various providers. 2. Create and support opportunities to produce more shelter and housing options for people experiencing homelessness. 3. Prioritize and coordinate cleanups and closures of encampments on public land. 4. Collaborate with research partners to incorporate best practices into services. 5. Proactively communicate the City of Austin’s efforts to make homelessness rare, brief, and nonrecurring. 6. Broaden the base of financial support for local initiatives and organizations. HOMELESS STRATEGY OFFICE STRATEGIES TO ADDRESS HOMELESSNESS Homeless Prevention: Activities that support households at-risk of homelessness. Street Outreach: Activities that meet the immediate needs of people living unsheltered. Public Space Management: Activities that ensure public spaces are safe, accessible, and welcoming for all community members. Diversion/Rapid Exit: Activities that immediately address the needs of someone who has recently lost their housing and become homeless. Emergency Shelters: Facilities that provide people experiencing homelessness with access to food, sleep, medical care, and safety. Rapid Rehousing (RRH): Activities that provide short- term rental assistance and case management services to help tenants stabilize in their new homes. Permanent Supportive Housing (PSH): A long-term housing model that combines affordable housing with case management and supportive services. PROGRAM SPOTLIGHT: HOUSING-FOCUSED ENCAMPMENT ASSISTANCE LINK (HEAL) Austin City Council Resolution No. 20210204-049 • The HEAL initiative compassionately closes the most unsafe encampments in our city. • Everyone residing at an encampment is offered a direct path to shelter and opportunities for stable housing. • Two emergency shelters (called “BRIDGE” shelters) are designated for HEAL. • 71% of clients who enter shelters have been homeless for 12+ months. • Half of clients leaving shelter go to a housing destinations. 31 Encampment Decommissions 1075 People Moved to Bridge Shelter AUSTIN EMERGENCY SHELTER NETWORK CITY-OWNED SHELTER LOCATIONS Shelter Name and Location 1. Austin Resource Center for the Homeless (ARCH) 130 semi-congregate beds Male …
Item #5 Revised Draft Recommendation to Council - Cap and Stitch Initial Funding — original pdf
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION Downtown Commission Recommendation Number_________________________: Cap and Stitch Initial Funding Recommendation: WHEREAS the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT)’s I-35 Capital Express Central project will lower the highway’s main lanes between Lady Bird Lake and Airport Boulevard; and WHEREAS the City of Austin has identified a once-in-a-generation opportunity to change the landscape of Central Austin through the construction of "caps" and "stitches" over the highway (“Caps and Stiches); and WHEREAS the City of Austin has undertaken the Our Future 35 Austin project which is a community-centered initiative to create public spaces along the I-35 corridor caps and stitches that will reconnect East and West Austin; and WHEREAS the Caps and Stitches, while being built and once completed, will directly impact the quality of life for those working and living in Downtown; and WHEREAS the City of Austin is in the process of developing plans for constructing the Caps and Stitches; and WHEREAS the City has identified phases of the Cap and Stitch Construction which are: • Ceasar Chavez to 4ht Street • 4th Street to 7th Street 11th Street to 12 street • 38th Street to Airport Blvd. (Northern Cap); and • WHEREAS I-35 from Lady Bird Lake to Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard marks the eastern boundary of the Downtown Commission’s jurisdiction; and WHEREAS the Downtown Commission supports the timely and efficient planning and construction of the Caps and Stitches; and WHEREAS the City of Austin is considering several funding and design options for the roadway elements of the Caps and Stitches; and Draft WHEREAS City staff has presented funding scenarios to the City Council for consideration; and WHEREAS the Our Future 35 project has included years of stakeholder engagement and visioning for building out each full cap; and WHEREAS, the City of Austin has provided options for shortened (800’) caps along the I-35 corridor; and WHEREAS the 800’ shortened caps scenario does not support the design and vision of the Our Future 35 project; and WHEREAS neither funding scenario includes design and construction of the full-size caps envisioned in the Our Future 35 Austin project; and WHEREAS: it is the considered opinion of the Downtown Commission that funding of the Our Future 35 roadway elements should include all full-size caps. NOW THEREFORE we, the Commissioners of the Austin Downtown Commission, do hereby strongly recommend and urge the Austin City Council to fully fund the roadway elements necessary to …
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Recommendation 20250416-005 - Cap and Stitch Initial Funding — original pdf
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION Downtown Commission Recommendation Number 20250416-005: Cap and Stitch Initial Funding Recommendation: WHEREAS the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT)’s I-35 Capital Express Central project will lower the highway’s main lanes between Lady Bird Lake and Airport Boulevard; and WHEREAS the City of Austin has identified a once-in-a-generation opportunity to change the landscape of Central Austin through the construction of "caps" and "stitches" over the highway (“Caps and Stitches); and WHEREAS the City of Austin has undertaken the Our Future 35 Austin project which is a community-centered initiative to create public spaces along the I-35 corridor caps and stitches that will reconnect East and West Austin; and WHEREAS the Caps and Stitches, while being built and once completed, will directly impact the quality of life for those working and living in Downtown; and WHEREAS the City of Austin is in the process of developing plans for constructing the Caps and Stitches; and WHEREAS the City has identified phases of the Cap and Stitch Construction which are: • Cesar Chavez to 4th Street • 4th Street to 7th Street • 11th Street to 12th Street • 38th Street to Airport Blvd. (Northern Cap); and WHEREAS I-35 from Lady Bird Lake to Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard marks the eastern boundary of the Downtown Commission’s jurisdiction; and WHEREAS the Downtown Commission supports the timely and efficient planning and construction of the Caps and Stitches; and WHEREAS the City of Austin is considering several funding and design options for the roadway elements of the Caps and Stitches; and WHEREAS City staff has presented funding scenarios to the City Council for consideration; and WHEREAS the Our Future 35 project has included years of stakeholder engagement and visioning for building out each full cap; and WHEREAS, the City of Austin has provided options for shortened (800’) caps along the I-35 corridor; and WHEREAS the 800’ shortened caps scenario does not support the design and vision of the Our Future 35 project; and WHEREAS neither funding scenario includes design and construction of the full-size caps envisioned in the Our Future 35 Austin project; and WHEREAS: it is the considered opinion of the Downtown Commission that funding of the Our Future 35 roadway elements should include all full-size caps. NOW THEREFORE we, the Commissioners of the Austin Downtown Commission, do hereby strongly recommend and urge the Austin City Council to fully fund the roadway elements necessary to …
Approved Minutes — original pdf
Downtown Commission Meeting Minutes Wednesday, April 16, 2025 DOWNTOWN COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING WEDNESDAY, APRIL 16, 2025 The Downtown Commission convened the regular meeting on Wednesday, April 16, 2025, at City Hall, 301W 2nd St, in a hybrid meeting format. COMMISSIONERS IN ATTENDANCE Ed Ishmael, Vice-Chair Peter Breton Pat Buchta David Carroll Kimberly Levinson Charles Peveto Philip Wiley COMMISSIONERS IN ATTENDANCE REMOTELY Liz Coufal Jennifer Franklin Anne-Charlotte Patterson Nelly Paulina Ramírez CALL TO ORDER Vice Chair Ishmael called the meeting of the Downtown Commission to order at 5:31 pm. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Downtown Commission regular called meeting on March 19, 2025. The minutes from the meeting on March 19, 2025, were approved on Commissioner Peveto’s motion, Commissioner Levinson’s second, on a 7-0 vote. Commissioner Coufal was off the dais. Commissioner Shifferd was absent. STAFF BRIEFINGS Downtown Commission Meeting Minutes Wednesday, April 16, 2025 2. Staff briefing by Charles Loosen, Community Engagement Consultant, Austin Public Health and David Gray, Homeless Strategy Officer, Homeless Strategy Office, regarding an update on the work of the Homeless Strategy Office in the downtown Austin area. The presentation was made by Charles Loosen, Community Engagement Consultant, Homeless Strategy Office, and David Gray, Homeless Strategy Officer, Homeless Strategy Office. DISCUSSION ITEMS 3. Presentation and discussion on proposed amendments to the University Neighborhood Overlay (UNO), which includes height allowances, uses, affordability requirements, district boundaries, parking standards, and design criteria. Presentation by Alan Pani, Planner Principal, Planning Department. The presentation was made by Alan Pani, Planner Principal, Planning Department and Paul Books, Principal Planner, Parks and Recreation Department. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 4. Conduct officer elections for the Chair and Vice Chair. The motion to approve Commissioner Ishmael as Chair was approved on Commissioner Peveto’s motion, Commissioner Levinson’s second, on an 8-0 vote. Commissioner Shifferd was absent. The motion to approve Commissioner Levinson as Vice Chair was approved on Commissioner Peveto’s motion, Commissioner Ishmael’s second, on an 8-0 vote. Commissioner Shifferd was absent. 5. Approve a Recommendation to Council regarding Cap and Stitch Initial Funding. The motion to approve the Cap and Stitch Initial Funding Recommendation was made by Commissioner Peveto, seconded by Commissioner Levinson. A motion to amend the recommendation as follows was made by Commissioner Breton and seconded by Commissioner Levinson. The amendment was to revise “Ceaser” to “Cesar” and add a “th” after “12” on the third …
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REGULAR MEETING of the COMMISSION ON VETERAN AFFAIRS Wednesday, April 16, 2025 7:00 PM – Adjournment City of Austin Permitting & Development Center 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Dr., Room 1401/1402 Austin, TX 78752 Some members of the Commission on Veteran Affairs may be participating by videoconference. Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely by telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once, either in-person or remotely, and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation. To register, email the board liaison at Jesus.Simental@austintexas.gov CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Michael Mcinerney, Chair Amber Schleuning, Vice Chair Christopher Wilson William Dahlstrom Maria Brown-Spence Armando Gonzales Patrick Bissett Philip Reichert Curtis Wyman Gustavo Ramirez VACANT – D2 CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION APPROVAL OF MINUTES AGENDA 1. Approve the minutes of the Commission on Veteran Affairs Regular Meeting of March 19, 2025. STAFF BRIEFINGS DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. Discussion on way ahead to sheperd Recommendation 20250219-006, creation of a veterans affairs office and establishing and veterans resource center, through the budget process. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 3. Discussion and possible vote on reappointments of Veterans Affairs Commission members and Joint Inclusion Committee representatives. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair access. If requiring Sign Language Interpreters or alternative formats, please give notice at least 2 days (48 hours) before the meeting date. Please call Jesus Simental at (512) 974-7742 or jesus.simental@austintexas.gov for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711.
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REGULAR MEETING of the COMMISSION ON VETERAN AFFAIRS Wednesday, April 16, 2025 7:00 PM – Adjournment City of Austin Permitting & Development Center 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Dr., Room 1401/1402 Austin, TX 78752 Some members of the Commission on Veteran Affairs may be participating by videoconference. Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely by telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once, either in-person or remotely, and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation. To register, email the board liaison at Jesus.Simental@austintexas.gov CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Michael Mcinerney, Chair Amber Schleuning, Vice Chair Christopher Wilson William Dahlstrom Maria Brown-Spence Armando Gonzales Patrick Bissett Philip Reichert Curtis Wyman Gustavo Ramirez VACANT – D2 AGENDA ADDENDUM CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION APPROVAL OF MINUTES STAFF BRIEFINGS DISCUSSION ITEMS DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 4. Discussion and election of a Chair and Vice Chair for the Commission on Veterans Affairs. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair access. If requiring Sign Language Interpreters or alternative formats, please give notice at least 2 days (48 hours) before the meeting date. Please call Jesus Simental at (512) 974-7742 or jesus.simental@austintexas.gov for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711.
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COMMISSION ON VETERAN AFFAIRS REGULAR MEETING MINUTES WEDNESDAY, Apr 16, 2025 The COMMISSION ON VETERANS AFFAIRS convened in a REGULAR Meeting on WEDNESDAY, Apr 16, 2025, at the City of Austin Permitting & Development Center at 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Dr, Austin, TX 78752. Chair Michael Mcinerney called the COMMISSION ON VETERANS AFFAIRS MEETING to order at 7:02pm CST. Commissioners in Attendance: Michael Mcinerney Armando Gonzales Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Christopher Wilson Amber Schleuning William Dahlstrom Curtis Wyman Commissioners Absent: Maria Brown-Spence Staff in Attendance: Jesus Simental – Veterans Administrator, Office of Equity and Inclusion PUBLIC COMMUNICATION – GENERAL APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. The minutes from the meeting of 3/19/2025 were approved on Chair Michael Mcinerney’s motion, second by Armando Gonzales on a 7-0 vote. Commissioner Maria Brown-Spence was absent. STAFF BRIEFINGS DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. Had discussion on way ahead to sheperd Recommendation 20250219-006, creation of a veterans affairs office and establishing and veterans resource center, through the budget process. Chair Michael Mcinerney discussed future opportunities for commissioners to speak at budget council meetings for 3 minutes to lobby for our recommendations as well as recommending commissioners speak to their individual council members. Additionally, the chair mentioned a budget survey that can be done online and it takes about 5 minutes to complete. He agreed to send out the link to all commissioners. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 3. The Commission on Veterans Affairs reelected Michael Mcinerney as the Chair, and reelected Amber Schleuning as the Vice Chair on a 7-0 vote. 4. The Commission elected Bryce Laake-Stanfield as primary representative for the Joint Inclusion Committee and Christopher Wilson as the alternate on a 7-0 vote. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS 5. No future agenda items were mentioned. ADJOURNMENT END: 8:24 PM 6. Chair Michael Mcinerney made the motion to adjourn, Armando Gonzales second on a 6-0 vote. Commissioner Maria Brown-Spence was absent. The minutes were approved at the 21 May 2025 meeting on Chair Michael Mcinerney’s motion, Armando Gonzales second on a 6-0 vote, Maria Brown-Spence, Cristopher Wilson, and William Dahlstrom were absent. .
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Meeting of the Codes and Ordinances Joint Committee April 16, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. Permitting and Development Center (PDC) – Room #2103 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Drive Austin, TX 78752 Some members of the Codes and Ordinances Joint Committee may be participating in the video conference. Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely by telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once, either in-person or remotely, and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation. To register, call or email the board liaison, Jonathan Lee, at (512) 974-7232, Jonathan.Lee@austintexas.gov. CURRENT COMMITTEE MEMBERS Alejandra Flores (Chair) Claire Hempel (Vice-Chair) Greg Anderson Awais Azhar Betsy Greenberg Lonny Stern CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Speakers signed up prior to commencement of the meeting will be allowed to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approval of March 19, 2025, meeting minutes. 1 DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 2. C20-2023-037 S.M.A.R.T. Housing Updates Phase 2. Discussion and possible action to recommend amendments to the City’s S.M.A.R.T. Housing Program, including amendments to City Code Title 25 (Land Development Code), to improve the functionality of the program. City Staff: Brendan Kennedy, Housing Department, (512) 978-1594, Brendan.Kennedy@austintexas.gov. 3. Officer Elections. Conduct officer elections for the Chair and Vice Chair. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair access. If requiring Sign Language Interpreters or alternative formats, please give notice at least 2 days before the meeting date. Please call Jonathan Lee, at 512-974-7232, Jonathan.Lee@austintexas.gov for additional information; the City receives and accepts Video Relay Service (VRS) calls from people who are Deaf or hard-of-hearing. For more information on the Codes and Ordinances Joint Committee, please contact Jonathan Lee, at 512-974-7232, Jonathan.Lee@austintexas.gov . 2
item #1- draft meeting minutes 3-19-2025 — original pdf
Meeting of the Codes and Ordinances Joint Committee March 19, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. Permitting and Development Center (PDC) – Room #2103 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Drive Austin, TX 78752 Some members of the Codes and Ordinances Joint Committee may be participating in the video conference. Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely by telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once, either in-person or remotely, and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation. To register, call or email the board liaison, Jonathan Lee, at (512) 974-7232, Jonathan.Lee@austintexas.gov. COMMITTEE MEMBERS PRESENT Alejandra Flores (Chair) Betsy Greenberg Greg Anderson (Late at 6:05) Awais Azhar Lonny Stern COMMITTEE MEMBERS ABSENT Claire Hempel (Vice-Chair) CALL TO ORDER Meeting started at 6:03 PM. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Speakers signed up prior to commencement of the meeting will be allowed to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. Ryan Saunders – Regarding concerns about food trucks and live music venues APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approval of February 19, 2025, meeting minutes. On a motion by Commissioner Greenberg, seconded by Commissioner Azhar, the minutes from the February 19th, 2025 meeting were approved unanimously (5-0) with Vice Chair Hempel absent. 1 DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 2. C20-2024-010 UNO Update. Discussion and possible action to recommend amendments to City Code Title 25 (Land Development) to repeal University Neighborhood Overlay District requirements and regulations, and to create a new zoning district for a density bonus program that grants additional building height and modifies uses and site development regulations, including compatibility standards, in exchange for community benefits, for 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. City Staff: Paul Books, Planning Department, (512) 974-3173, Paul.Books@austintexas.gov and Alan Pani, Planning Department, (512) 974-8084, Alan.Pani@austintexas.gov. Paul Books presented. Public Speakers on Item 2: - Justin Lanier, Policy Director for University Tenants Union - Christian Tschoepe, AURA member and Commissioner of the Zoning and Platting Commission - Sarah Campbell, CANPAC member Commissioner Stern moves to consider an amendment to staff’s recommendation to require a 5-ft public access easement on any side of buildings that does not front a public right-of-way. Motion passes (4-0) with Commissioner Anderson off the dais. Commissioner Stern moves …
Item #2 - S.M.A.R.T. Housing Amendments Phase 2 presentation — original pdf
Codes and Ordinances Joint Committee S.M.A.R.T. Housing Amendments Phase 2 Brendan Kennedy, Program Manager Housing Department S.M.A.R.T. Housing S.M.A.R.T. Housing Incentives ▪ Waiver of certain development fees ▪ DSD review times are shortened; S.M.A.R.T. Housing development permits are prioritized for case management ▪ Gatekeeper requirement for new construction seeking most affordable housing approvals 3 S.M.A.R.T. Housing Requirements ▪ At least 10% of units priced at or below 80% MFI for sale or lease (= 25% fee waiver) – Scales up to 40% of units affordable = 100% fee waiver ▪ Requires AEGB 1-Star certification and additional accessibility/visitability standards ▪ Requires transit proximity, with options for waiver set in Code 4 Initiation – Resolution No. 20230720-129 ▪ Phase 1: Amend Section 25-1-704 so that fees eligible for a waiver under the S.M.A.R.T. Housing program would be identified as part of the annual fee ordinance ▪ Phase 2: Amend Title 25 as needed to improve the operation and functionality of the S.M.A.R.T. Housing program. 5 Proposed Amendments Amendment #1 – Land Restriction Process ▪ Amend § 25-1-705 (D) to require affordability restrictions to be executed prior to certification – Establishes consistency between programs – Ensures applicants are aware of and bound to requirements at an earlier stage 7 Amendment #2 – CLT exemption ▪ Amend § 25-1-704 (B)(2)(a-b) to remove exemption for land dedicated to City-approved CLT. – Presents significant administrative burdens and frequently infeasible to implement – Underutilized by dedicated CLT entities 8 Proposed Amendment #3 – Rental MFI ▪ Amend § 25-1-703 (C)(2)(a) to lower affordable rental MFI from 80% MFI to an average 60% MFI – Establishes consistency between programs by requiring 60% MFI rental – Reduces confusion on affordability from permit reviewers – Meets Department’s programmatic goals to target 60% MFI and below affordability – Income averaging still accommodates "workforce housing" when deeper affordability levels are provided 9 Amendment #4 – Remove Outdated Provisions ▪ Remove in their entirety: – § 25-1-702 (B), a requirement to notify TPW of all S.M.A.R.T. developments – § 25-1-703 (D),§ 25-1-704 (B)(2)(c), and § 25-1-705 (A)(4), an automatic 100% fee waiver for Vertical Mixed Use developments – This provision is inconsistent with move to 60% MFI for rental – § 25-1-705 (A)(1), which has been superseded by more recent University Neighborhood Overlay ordinances 10 Amendment #4– Remove Outdated Provisions cont’d ▪ Remove in their entirety: – § 25-1-703 (C)(2)(b) 25-1-704 (B)(2)(d), and …
Item #2- S.M.A.R.T. Housing Amendments Phase 2 Staff report — original pdf
ORDINANCE AMENDMENT REVIEW SHEET Amendment: C20-2023-037 S.M.A.R.T. Housing Updates Phase 2 Description: Amend the City’s S.M.A.R.T. Housing Program and City Code Title 25 (Land Development) to improve the functionality of the program. Background: Initiated by City Council Resolution 20230720-129. On July 20, 2023, City Council approved Resolution No. 20230720-129 that directed staff to make amendments to S.M.A.R.T. Housing. Staff with the Development Services Department initiated amendments related to Phase 1, which amended Section 25-1-704 so that fees eligible for a waiver under the S.M.A.R.T. Housing program would be identified as part of the annual fee ordinance. On February 1, 2024, City Council approved Ordinance No. 20240201-053 to adopt these amendments. Phase 2 directs staff to amend the S.M.A.R.T. Housing program to improve the functionality of the program. Summary of Proposed Code Amendment: Amendments to § 25-1-703 (C)(2) will lower the eligible median family income (MFI) level for rental properties from 80 percent to 60 percent MFI. Amendments to this section will also allow for income averaging to achieve the required MFI for both rental and ownership. This will improve consistency and clarity across programs, and is responsive to recommendations recently made from a comprehensive density bonus study conducted by the Planning Department. Amendments to § 25-1-705 (D) will improve program administration and consistency across programs by requiring affordability restrictions to be executed prior to certification. § 25-1-704 (B)(2)(a-b) will be removed in its entirety to eliminate a provision related to exceptions for certain units dedicated to a community land trust, which has been underutilized and is administratively infeasible. Additional provisions will be removed to eliminate outdated provisions or provisions which are inconsistent with the amendments listed above. Proposed Text Amendment(s): Amend § 25-1-703 (C)(2)(a) to read, or amend with comparable language: “ dwelling units must serve households whose incomes average 80 percent of the median family income or below as determined by the director of the Housing Department. (a) If an applicant develops dwelling units for sale, reasonably-priced (b) If an applicant develops dwelling units for lease, reasonably-priced dwelling units must serve households whose incomes average 60 percent of the median family income or below as determined by the director of the Housing Department.” Amend § 25-1-705 (D) to read, or amend with comparable language: “(D) Before the director may certify a proposed development, the applicant shall comply with § 4-18-25, Certification. The agreement required under § 4-18-25 (C)(1) may …
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Meeting of the Codes and Ordinances Joint Committee Approved Minutes April 16, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. Permitting and Development Center (PDC) – Room #2103 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Drive Austin, TX 78752 Some members of the Codes and Ordinances Joint Committee may be participating in the video conference. Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely by telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once, either in-person or remotely, and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation. To register, call or email the board liaison, Jonathan Lee, at (512) 974-7232, Jonathan.Lee@austintexas.gov. COMMITTEE MEMBERS PRESENT: Alejandra Flores (Chair) (In Person) Greg Anderson (Virtual) Awais Azhar (Virtual) Lonny Stern (Virtual) COMMITTEE MEMBERS ABSENT: Betsy Greenberg CALL TO ORDER Meeting started at 6:08 PM PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL There was no public communication. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approval of March 19, 2025, meeting minutes. Unanimously approved on a motion by Commissioner Azhar, 2nd by Chair Flores. 1 DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 2. C20-2023-037 S.M.A.R.T. Housing Updates Phase 2. Discussion and possible action to recommend amendments to the City’s S.M.A.R.T. Housing Program, including amendments to City Code Title 25 (Land Development Code), to improve the functionality of the program. City Staff: Brendan Kennedy, Housing Department, (512) 978-1594, Brendan.Kennedy@austintexas.gov. Brendan Kennedy presents. Commissioner Azhar motions to recommend approval of the code amendment by Planning Commission, 2nd by Commissioner Anderson. Motion passes 4-0. 3. Officer Elections. Conduct officer elections for the Chair and Vice Chair. Commissioner Anderson motions to reappoint Chair Flores as Chair, 2nd by Commissioner Azhar. Chair Flores is reappointed Chair on 4-0 vote. Commissioner Azhar motions to appoint Commissioner Anderson as Vice Chair, 2nd by Chair Flores. Commissioner Anderson is appointed Vice-Chair on a 4-0 vote. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Commissioner Anderson requests the creation of a zoning district that will allow multifamily residential buildings with single-stair layouts. Commissioner Azhar asks for an update on the status of the DB90 Fee-In-Lieu item initiated by Planning Commission; requests the item be added to the Code Amendments Gantt Chart; and recommends that staff working on the item engage with members of the Zoning and Platting Commission when developing the recommended code amendments. ADJOURNMENT 6:39 PM The minutes were approved at the July 16th, 2025, meeting unanimously (4-0) on a motion by Commissioner Azhar seconded by Commissioner …
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REGULAR MEETING of the ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISSION TUESDAY, APRIL 15, 2025, 6:00 PM AUSTIN CITY HALL, COUNCIL CHAMBERS, ROOM 1001 301 WEST 2ND STREET AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the Zoning and Platting Commission may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live. Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely. Registration no later than 2 PM the day of the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. For more information on public comment, please see the agenda section “Speaker Registration.” Please contact Ella Garcia, Staff Liaison, for questions regarding speaker registration at LandUseLiaison@austintexas.gov or by phone at 512-978-0821. CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS/COMMISSIONERS: Hank Smith – Chair (District 8) Betsy Greenberg – Vice-Chair (District 10) Christian Tschoepe – Secretary (District 10) Alejandra Flores – Parliamentarian (District 5) Scott Boone (District 1) Felix De Portu (District 4) David Fouts (District 2) Luis Osta Lugo (Mayor’s Representative) Ryan Puzycki (District 7) Lonny Stern (District 3) Taylor Major (District 9) EXECUTIVE SESSION (No public discussion) The Zoning and Platting Commission will announce it will go into Executive Session, if necessary, pursuant to Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code, to receive advice from Legal Counsel on matters specifically listed on this agenda. The commission may not conduct a closed meeting without the approval of the city attorney. Private Consultation with Attorney – Section 551.071 AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Staff Liaison: Ella Garcia, 512-978-0821 Attorney: Jenna Schwartz, 512-978-0871 The first four speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Zoning and Platting Commission regular meeting on Tuesday, March 18, 2025. PUBLIC HEARINGS 2. Rezoning: Location: Owner/Applicant: HFJV 183 LLC Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: C14-2024-0187 - 12931 Research Blvd; District 6 12931 Research Boulevard, Rattan Creek Watershed Drenner Group (Amanda Swor) GR-CO, I-SF-2, I-RR to GR Recommended Sherri Sirwaitis, 512-974-3057, sherri.sirwaitis@austintexas.gov Planning Department 3. Rezoning: Location: C14-2024-0159 - Research Park PDA Amendment; District 6 12219 ½, 12455, 12487 ½, 12489, 12489 ½, 12491 ½, 12501, 12515 ½, 12517 ½ Research Boulevard Service Road Southbound, 12220 ½ Riata Trace Parkway, 6511 ½ and 6513 McNeil Road, Walnut Creek and Rattan Creek …
02 C14-2024-0187 - 12931 Research Blvd; District 6 Staff Report — original pdf
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET CASE: C14-2024-0187 (12931 Research Blvd) DISTRICT: 6 ADDRESS: 12931 Research Boulevard ZONING FROM: GR-CO, I-SF-2, I-RR TO: GR SITE AREA: 4.41 acres PROPERTY OWNER: HFJV 183 LLC AGENT: Drenner Group (Amanda Swor) CASE MANAGER: Sherri Sirwaitis (512-974-3057, sherri.sirwaitis@austintexas.gov) STAFF RECOMMEDATION: Staff recommends GR, Community Commercial District, zoning. ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: April 15, 2025 CITY COUNCIL ACTION: ORDINANCE NUMBER: 02 C14-2024-0187 - 12931 Research Blvd; District 61 of 14 ISSUES: N/A CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: The property in question is a 4.41 acre tract of land that is developed with a vacant retail building with surface parking. The property has frontage on Research Boulevard, a Level 4/ Major Arterial, and Pond Springs Road, a Level 3/Minor Arterial. The front portion of the property along Research Boulevard was annexed into the full purpose city limits of the City of Austin through case C7A-77-003 on May 12, 1977 and zoned GR-CO through case C14- 89-0003. The remainder of the property was annexed into the full purpose city limits of the City of Austin through case C7A-97-004 on December 18, 1997 and was given and interim - SF-2 and interim-RR designation. The lots to the north are developed with an Equipment Sales use (United Rentals) and an Automotive Sales (NXTLVL Marine) business. To the south, there is a Convenience Storage use (Public Storage). The lot to the east, across Pond Springs Road contains a multifamily complex (Urban North Apartments). To the west there is right-of-way for the Research Boulevard/U.S. Highway 183 Northbound frontage road and office uses, zoned GR. The applicant is requesting a zoning/rezoning of this property to GR to allow for retail uses (please see Applicant’s Request Letter- Exhibit C). The staff recommends GR, Community District, zoning. The property meets the intent of the GR district as it fronts onto the frontage road for Research Boulevard/U.S. Highway 183 and has access to Capital Metro bus service (bus route #383) on Pond Springs Road. The proposed zoning will be compatible and consistent with the surrounding uses because there are commercial uses surrounding this site to the north, south and west. There is currently GR, GR-CO and GR-MU-CO zoning to the south, west and east. The proposed Community Commercial zoning will permit the applicant to establish permanent zoning on the majority of this property and to bring the existing retail structure into conformance with land use regulations …
03 C14-2024-0159 - Research Park PDA Amendment; District 6 Staff Postponement Request — original pdf
MEMORANDUM ************************************************************************ TO: Zoning and Platting Commission Members FROM: Sherri Sirwaitis Planning Department DATE: April 9, 2025 RE: C14-2024-0159 (Research Park PDA Amendment) ************************************************************************ staff would the above mentioned The case to June 3, 2025. We are asking for this postponement to prevent the case from expiring so that the staff can continue our review of this rezoning request. request a postponement of like to The postponement request was made in a timely manner and meets the Zoning and Platting Commission’s policy. 03 C14-2024-0159 - Research Park PDA Amendment; District 6 1 of 2 ( ( SF-1 ( SELF STORAGE LO-CO ( SP-01-0326C ( C14-01-0063 NO-MU-CO ( GR-CO C14-2019-0008 MH C14-2020-0027.SH ( ( ( ( M A G ( ( ( ( ( SF-1 ( ( ( APARTMENTS ( ( ( ( SF-1 ( ( ( ( ( ( ( ( SF-1 ( ( RR W/LO-CO C14-2011-0046 RR S S I O U X T R L ( ( C14-00-2219 C14-00-2218 00-2219 GO-CO I-RR C A R ( SF-1 ( C14-98-0060 CS-CO W A S H * 9 9 - 2 1 2 5 ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! !! ! ! ! ! ! ( ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! SP97-0429CF ( ( ( ( ( SF-2 ( ( ( ( ( ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! SP97-0429CF ! ! ! ! ! ! 75-128 ( ( ! ! ( ( ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! SP-97-0408CF ! ! ! TEXAS INSTRUMENTS ( ( ( N O ( L I A M O U N D ( ( ( ( L R ( ( T R L ( ( ( ( ( E E K S C V ( ( ( ( W ( ( ( ( ( ( ( N E J ( ( ( R ( ( SF-2 ( N I N G S D ( ( ( ( ( ( ( ( ( ( ( ( ( E T ( ( L I N ( SF-2 ( ( ( N G E ( ( V ( A E ( ! ! ( ( ! ! ( ( ( ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ( ( SF-2 ( ( ( ( ( ( ! ! ( ( ! ! …
04 C14-2024-0170 - Duval PDA; District 6 Staff Postponement Request — original pdf
MEMORANDUM ************************************************************************ TO: Zoning and Platting Commission Members FROM: Sherri Sirwaitis Planning Department DATE: April 9, 2025 RE: C14-2024-0170 (Duval PDA) Postponement Request ************************************************************************ staff would the above mentioned The case to June 3, 2025. We are asking for this postponement to prevent the case from expiring so that the staff can continue our review of this rezoning request. request a postponement of like to The postponement request was made in a timely manner and meets the Zoning and Platting Commission’s policy. 04 C14-2024-0170 - Duval PDA; District 61 of 2 ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! …
05 C14-2024-0151 - Riata Vista Circle PDA; District 6 Staff Report — original pdf
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET CASE: C14-2024-0151 (Riata Vista Circle PDA) DISTRICT: 6 ADDRESS: 12535, 12545, 12555 and 12565 Riata Vista Circle ZONING FROM: LI TO: LI-PDA SITE AREA: 28.85 acres PROPERTY OWNER: Capital City Lucky Riata, LLC APPLICANT/AGENT: Jackson Walker LLP (Pamela Madere) CASE MANAGER: Sherri Sirwaitis (512-974-3057, sherri.sirwaitis@austintexas.gov) STAFF RECOMMEDATION: Staff recommends LI-PDA, Limited Industrial-Planned Development Area Combining District zoning, to change a condition of zoning. The PDA will be subject to the following conditions: 1) Cocktail Lounge use and Outdoor Entertainment use will be limited to 20,000 sq. ft. on the property. Any additional sq. ft. of this use over this limit will require a conditional use permit. 2) Buffer Zone: A 100-foot wide buffer zone shall be established and maintained between property developed with the Residential uses listed below: Multifamily Residential Condominium Residential Duplex Residential Short Term Rental (Types 1 and 3) Townhouse Residential Two-Unit Residential And the following Commercial and Industrial uses listed below: Automotive Rentals Automotive Sales Construction Sales and Services Light Manufacturing Limited Warehousing and Distribution Improvements permitted within the buffer zone are limited to driveways, parking facilities, solid fences, pedestrian trails, hike and bike trails, recreational facilities, detention and water quality re- irrigation facilities, drainage, underground utility improvements, overhead electric or communication lines, or those improvements that may be otherwise required or allowed by the City of Austin. 05 C14-2024-0151 - Riata Vista Circle PDA; District 6 1 of 20 3) Buffer Zone: A 50-foot wide buffer zone shall be established and maintained between property developed with the Residential uses listed below: Multifamily Residential Condominium Residential Duplex Residential Short Term Rental (Types 1 and 3) Townhouse Residential And the following Commercial uses listed below: Research Assembly Services Research Testing Services Research Warehousing Services Improvements permitted within the buffer zone are limited to driveways, parking facilities, solid fences, pedestrian trails, hike and bike trails, recreational facilities, detention and water quality re- irrigation facilities, drainage, underground utility improvements, overhead electric or communication lines, or those improvements that may be otherwise required or allowed by the City of Austin. 4) Conditional Use: Automotive Sales - if located within 100-feet of uses of the Residential uses listed below: Multifamily Residential Condominium Residential Duplex Residential Short Term Rental (Types 1 and 3) Townhouse Residential Cocktail Lounge and Outdoor Entertainment – if over the 20,000 sq. ft. limit established for this use as permitted use on the property. 5) …
06 C14-2024-0178 - 8116 Ferguson Cutoff; District 1 Staff Report — original pdf
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET CASE: C14-2024-0178 (8116 Ferguson Cutoff) DISTRICT: 1 ADDRESS: 8116 Ferguson Cutoff ZONING FROM: I-SF-2 TO: LI SITE AREA: .5510 acres (24,000 sq. ft.) PROPERTY OWNER: LWR Management LLC - Series Ferguson, Kyle Rother AGENT: Civilitude LLC, Amy Nunnellee CASE MANAGER: Beverly Villela (512-978-0740, Beverly.Villela@austintexas.gov) STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends granting limited industrial service (LI) district zoning. See the Basis of Recommendation section below. ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: April 15, 2025: March 18, 2025: APPROVED NEIGHBORHOOD’S REQUEST FOR A POSTPONEMENT TO APRIL 15, 2025. [A. FLORES; F. DE PORTU – 2ND] (9-0) W. FLOYD, S. BOONE, AND C. THOMPSON – ABSENT CITY COUNCIL ACTION: TBD ORDINANCE NUMBER: No. ISSUES: N/A CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: The property in question is approximately 0.5510 acres (24,000 sq. ft.), developed with a warehouse, and currently designated as interim single family residence (I-SF-2). The site is located along Ferguson Cutoff, a street level 2, and is surrounded by a mix of industrial and warehouse uses. Adjacent zoning includes limited industrial service with conditional overlay (LI-CO) to the north and south, and interim single family residence (I-SF-2) and limited 06 C14-2024-0178 - 8116 Ferguson Cutoff; District 1 1 of 11 C14-2024-0178 Page 2 industrial service (LI) to the west. To the east, the property is adjacent to ETJ and public land (P). Staff is recommending the Limited Industrial Service (LI) district zoning as it is compatible with adjacent land uses and aligns with the area's existing commercial and light industrial character. The applicant is seeking this zoning change to facilitate a proposed general warehousing and distribution center. Per the comprehensive plan review comments, the site is located within 0.25 miles of the Manor/Springdale/Cameron Activity Corridor and has convenient access to public transit, sidewalks, and bike lanes, providing connectivity for employees and customers. The proposed rezoning is consistent with Imagine Austin goals by promoting employment opportunities and supporting industrial land uses in the area. The applicant is in agreement with the staff recommendation. Please refer to Exhibits A (Zoning Map) and B (Aerial View). BASIS OF RECOMMENDATION: 1. The proposed zoning should be consistent with the purpose statement of the district sought. The limited industrial service (LI) district is intended as an area primarily for commercial services and limited manufacturing uses, generally on moderately sized sites. 2. Zoning changes should promote compatibility with adjacent and nearby uses. The proposed LI zoning promotes compatibility …
07 C14-2025-0020 - 4405 Bunny Run; District 10 Staff Report — original pdf
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET CASE: C14-2025-0020 (4405 Bunny Run) DISTRICT: 10 ADDRESS: 4405 Bunny Run ZONING FROM: I-RR TO: SF-2 SITE AREA: 1.03 acres (44,866.8 sq. ft.) PROPERTY OWNER: Brian and Robin Penny AGENT: Dubois, Bryant and Campbell, LLP (David Hartman) CASE MANAGER: Beverly Villela (512-978-0740, Beverly.Villela@austintexas.gov) STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends SF-2, Single-Family Residence District, zoning. See the Basis of Recommendation section below. ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: April 15, 2025: CITY COUNCIL ACTION: TBD ORDINANCE NUMBER: No. ISSUES: N/A CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: The property in question is currently developed with a single-family residence and zoned I-RR, Interim-Rural Residential. The applicant is requesting to zone the property to SF-2, Single-Family Residence – Standard Lot, to allow for the continued use of the property as a single-family residence and to align with the surrounding zoning pattern and lot sizes. Staff is recommending SF-2 zoning because it is compatible with the surrounding land uses, which include single-family residences and religious assembly, and it is consistent with the purpose of the SF-2 district. The proposed zoning will allow for residential development that is appropriate for this location. The applicant is in agreement with the staff recommendation. Please refer to Exhibits A (Zoning Map) and B (Aerial View). BASIS OF RECOMMENDATION: 07 C14-2025-0020 - 4405 Bunny Run; District 10 1 of 11 C14-2025-0020 Page 2 1. The proposed zoning should be consistent with the purpose statement of the district sought. The single-Family Residence (Standard Lot) district is intended as an area for a moderate density single-family residential use on a lot that is a minimum of 5,750 square feet. An SF-2 district designation may be applied to a use in an existing single-family neighborhood that has moderate sized lots or to new development of single-family housing on lots that are 5,750 square feet or more. Up to three units are permitted under single-family residential development standards. 2. Zoning changes should promote compatibility with adjacent and nearby uses. The proposed SF-2 zoning is compatible with surrounding land uses, including single-family residential properties to the west and south, and religious assembly uses to the east and south. The request is consistent with nearby zoning designations, such as SF-1 and I-SF-2, and supports a transition between the existing residential uses in the area. The site is within proximity to public services, schools, and parkland, which makes it suitable for residential development. EXISTING ZONING AND LAND …
08 C14-2025-0013 - 10039 Menchaca; District 5 Staff Report — original pdf
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET CASE: C14-2025-0013 – 10039 Rezoning DISTRICT: 5 ADDRESS: 10039 ½ Menchaca Road ZONING FROM: I-RR TO: GR SITE AREA: 5.928 acres PROPERTY OWNER: Rush Racquets Property, LLC (Nicholas Sutcliffe) AGENT: HD Brown Consulting (Amanda Brown) CASE MANAGER: Nancy Estrada (512-974-7617, nancy.estrada@austintexas.gov) STAFF RECOMMEDATION: The Staff recommendation is to grant Community Commercial – Conditional Overlay (GR-CO) combining district zoning. The Conditional Overlay prohibits the following uses: Automotive Rentals; Automotive Repair Services; Automotive Sales; Automotive Washing (of any type); Bail Bond Services; Commercial Off-Street Parking; Drop-Off Recycling Collection Facility; Exterminating Services; Funeral Services; Off-Site Accessory Parking; Pawn Shop Services; Research Services; and Service Station. ZONING & PLATTING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: April 15, 2025: CITY COUNCIL ACTION: ORDINANCE NUMBER: ISSUES: None at this time. 08 C14-2025-0013 - 10039 Rezoning; District 51 of 13 C14-2025-0013 Page 2 CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: The subject rezoning area consists of 5.93 acres located on the east side of Menchaca Road, just south of Slaughter Lane. The site is currently an undeveloped tract that has been zoned as Interim-Rural Residence (I-RR) since its annexation into the city limits in July 2007. Adjacent land uses include construction sales and services immediately to the north and convenience storage businesses to the north and east (CS-CO). The Sweetwater Glen residences are located to the south (I-RR); however, undeveloped land separates the subject property from the residences. Further north, at the intersection of Menchaca Road and Slaughter Lane, is a commercial retail center (GR; LI-CO). A significant portion of the southern area of the subject property is located within the floodplain. Please refer to Exhibits A (Zoning Map) and A-1 (Aerial Exhibit). The Applicant is requesting a permanent zoning designation of Community Commercial (GR) district zoning to allow for the development of an outdoor sports and recreation center. Access to the site will be from Menchaca Road. Please refer to Attachment A (Applicant’s Summary Letter). Staff is recommending (GR-CO) combining district zoning with a Conditional Overlay that consists of prohibited uses listed above. The proposed zoning aligns with the intent of the (GR) district as it will provide recreational services that meet neighborhood and community needs. The (GR-CO) designation will allow for a reasonable use of the site while limiting more intensive commercial uses. The applicant is in agreement with the staff recommendation. BASIS OF RECOMMENDATION: 1. The proposed zoning should be consistent with the purpose statement of …
09 C814-04-0187.03.SH - Goodnight Ranch PUD Amendment #3; District 2 Staff Postponement Memo — original pdf
************************************************************************ MEMORANDUM TO: Hank Smith, Chair Zoning and Platting Commission Members FROM: Nancy Estrada Planning Department DATE: April 10, 2025 RE: C814-04-0187.03.SH – Goodnight Ranch PUD Amendment #3 Postponement Request by Staff ************************************************************************ Staff requests a postponement of the above referenced case from the April 15, 2025, Zoning and Platting Commission hearing to May 6, 2025. Staff is reviewing the current update submittal. 09 C814-04-0187.03.SH - Goodnight Ranch PUD Amendment #3; District 2 1 of 1
01 Draft Meeting Minutes March 18, 2025 — original pdf
ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISION REGULAR MEETING TUESDAY, MARCH 18, 2025 The Zoning and Platting convened in a regular meeting on Tuesday, March 18, 2025, at Austin City Hall, Council Chambers, Room 1001, 301 W. Second Street, in Austin, Texas. Chair Smith called the Zoning and Platting Meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance: Hank Smith Betsy Greenberg Felix De Portu Alejandra Flores Lonny Stern Christian Tschoepe Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Ryan Puzycki David Fouts Taylor Major Board Members/Commissioners Absent: Scott Boone PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Zoning and Platting Commission Tuesday, February 18, 2025. The minutes from the meeting of Tuesday, February 18, 2025, were approved on the consent agenda on Commissioner Flores’ motion, Commissioner De Portu’s second, on an 8-0 vote. Commissioner Fouts was off the dais. Commissioner Boone was absent. PUBLIC HEARINGS 1 C14-2024-0165 - Zimmerman SF South; District 6 2. Rezoning: Location: 11301 Zimmerman Lane, Bull Creek Watershed Owner/Applicant: Barbara Allen Agnew and Brian Matthew Smith Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: Jackson Walker LLP (Pamela Madere) DR to SF-6 Recommended Sherri Sirwaitis, 512-974-3057, sherri.sirwaitis@austinxas.gov Planning Department The public hearing was closed on Commissioner Flore’ motion, Commissioner De Portu’s second, on a 9-0 vote. Commissioner Boone was absent. The motion to approve Staff’s recommendation of SF-6, with a unit cap of 4 units per acre, for C14-2024-0165 - Zimmerman SF South, located at 11301 Zimmerman Lane, was approved on Vice Chair Greenberg’s motion, Commissioner Tschoepe’s second, on a 6-2-1 vote. Commissioners De Portu and Stern voted nay. Commissioner Fouts abstained. Commissioner Boone was absent. 3. Rezoning: C14-2024-0169 - Zimmerman SF North; District 6 Location: 11300 Zimmerman Lane, Bull Creek Watershed Owner/Applicant: Barbara Allen Agnew and Brian Matthew Smith Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: Jackson Walker LLP (Pamela Madere) DR to SF-6 Recommended Sherri Sirwaitis, 512-974-3057, sherri.sirwaitis@austinxas.gov Planning Department The public hearing was closed on Commissioner Flore’ motion, Commissioner De Portu’s second, on a 9-0 vote. Commissioner Boone was absent. The motion to approve Staff’s recommendation of SF-6, with a unit cap of 4 units per acre, for C14-2024-0169 - Zimmerman SF North, located at 11300 Zimmerman Lane, was approved on Vice Chair Greenberg’s motion, Commissioner Tschoepe’s second, on a 6-2-1 vote. Commissioners De Portu and Stern voted nay. Commissioner Fouts abstained. Commissioner Boone was absent. C14-2024-0178 - 8116 Ferguson Cutoff; District 1 8116 Ferguson Cutoff, Walnut …
06 C14-2024-0178 - 8116 Ferguson Cutoff; District 1 Amended Request — original pdf
MEMORANDUM **************************************************************************** TO: Hank Smith, Chair & Zoning and Platting Commission Members FROM: Beverly Villela, Senior Planner, Current Planning Division Planning Department DATE: April 15, 2025 RE: C14-2024-0178_8116 Ferguson Cutoff **************************************************************************** The applicant has amended their zoning request to LI-CO, with a conditional overlay that prohibits the following uses: • Resource Extraction • Recycling Center • Laundry Services • Service Station • Automotive Rentals • Automotive Repair Services • Automotive Sales • Automotive Washing (of any type) • Scrap and Salvage Staff is supportive of the amended request. Attachment: Updated Summary Letter and SOS Alliance Correspondence April 11, 2025 Beverly Villela City of Austin Permitting and Development Center 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Dr Austin, Texas 78752 Re: 8116 Ferguson Cutoff Rezoning Case (C14-2024-0178) 8116 Ferguson Cutoff, Austin, Texas 78724 Dear Ms. Villela, On behalf of our Client, Kyle Rother, we would like to request a zoning change on the property located at 8116 Ferguson Cutoff, Austin, Texas 78724. The site is currently zoned I-SF-2 (Interim Single Family) and we are requesting that it be rezoned to LI-CO (Light Industrial – Conditional Overlay) to accommodate a general warehouse & distribution use, to replace the current warehousing use. We previously met with Bobby Levinski with the Save our Springs Alliance to discuss adding a conditional overlay to the site. The conditional overlay will prohibit the following uses: - Resource Extraction - Recycling Center - Laundry Services - Service Station - Automotive Rentals - Automotive Repair - Automotive Sales - Automotive Washing - Scrap and Salvage Yards The zoning surrounding the property is as follows: LI (Limited Industrial) to the north, P (Public) to the northeast, and I-SF-2 (Interim Single Family) to the south and west. The lot to the east across Ferguson Cutoff is within the Extra-Territorial Jurisdiction of the City of Austin and therefore has no zoning. If you have any questions or require additional information, please contact me at (512) 761-6161. Sincerely, Dane Edwards Villela, Beverly From: Sent: To: Cc: Subject: > Bobby Levinski < Friday, April 11, 2025 9:25 AM Villela, Beverly; Harden, Joi Kyle Rother; cc: Dane Edwards; Larry Rother; Jason Rother; nhat@civilitude.com; Amy Nunnellee C14-2024-0178 - Rezoning for 8816 Ferguson You don't often get email from bobby@sosalliance.org. Learn why this is important External Email - Exercise Caution Ms. Villela, The applicant and its representatives met with me earlier this week. My understanding is that the applicant is agreeable …
07 C14-2025-0020 - 4405 Bunny Run; District 10 Revised Ariel Map — original pdf
City of Austin Planning Department 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Drive, Austin, TX 78752 P.O. Box 1088, Austin, TX 78767 -1088 (512) 974-2000 ♦ h ttp s:/ / w w w.a u st in tex a s .g ov / d epar tm e n t/ plan n in g- de part men t MEMORANDUM TO: Hank Smith, Chair & Zoning and Platting Commission Members FROM: Beverly Villela, Senior Planner, Current Planning Division Planning Department DATE: April 15, 2025 RE: C14-2025-0020_4405 Bunny Run An updated Aerial Map has been attached. Attachment: Aerial Map The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and will provide reasonable modifications and equal access to communications upon request. !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!C14-2025-0020C14-02-0012C14-02-0011C14-2022-0113C14-2013-0045C14-01-0079BUNNY RUNCEDAR STCHARLES AVERIVERCREST DRAQUA VERDE DRLIVEOAK DRN CAPITAL OF TEXAS HWY SBN CAPITAL OF TEXAS HWY NBPLAZA ON THE LAKEHUNTERWOOD PTBRIDGE HILL CVCEDAR STLAPUDLAI-RRMF-1-COI-RRPUDLOCR-COPUDI-SF-2MF-1I-RRPUDI-SF-2I-RRPUDPUDSF-1I-SF-2SF-2SF-2SF-2-COSF-2SF-2SF-6SF-2SF-24405 Bunny Run±This product has been produced by Planning Department for the sole purpose of geographic reference. No warranty ismade by the City of Austin regarding specific accuracy or completeness.ZONING CASE#:LOCATION:SUBJECT AREA:MANAGER:C14-2025-00204405 Bunny Run1.03 AcresBeverly VillelaCreated: 4/15/2025SUBJECT TRACTZONING BOUNDARY!!!!!PENDING CASECREEK BUFFER1 inch equals 400 '
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Customer Energy Solutions FY 25 Savings Report — original pdf
Energy Efficiency Services EES- Appliance Efficiency Program EES- Home Energy Savings - Rebate EES- AE Weatherization & CAP Weatherization - D.I. * EES- School Based Education * EES- Strategic Partnership Between Utilities & Retailers * EES- Multifamily Rebates EES- Multifamily WX-D.I.+ EES- Commercial Rebate EES- Small Business Energy Efficiency TOTAL Demand Response (DR) - Annual Incremental DR- Power Partner DR- Commercial Demand Response (frmly Load Coop) Demand Response (DR) TOTAL Green Building GB- Residential Ratings GB- Residential Energy Code GB- Multifamily Ratings GB- Multifamily Energy Code GB- Commercial Ratings GB- Commercial Energy Code Green Building TOTAL MW Goal 2.50 0.90 0.70 0.30 1.75 0.65 1.00 6.00 2.00 15.80 MW Goal 6.40 2.00 8.40 MW Goal 0.35 1.48 1.34 4.41 4.60 1.71 13.89 MW To Date 0.59 0.11 0.41 0.09 0.55 1.49 0.36 0.50 0.33 4.43 MW To Date 3.33 3.33 MW To Date 0.16 0.55 1.23 3.08 1.41 0.77 7.20 Thermal Energy Storage TOTAL 0.00 0.00 Non-Public - AE# Customer Energy Solutions FY25 YTD MW Savings Report As of February 2025 Percentage 24% 12% 59% 29% 31% 229% 36% 8% 17% Percentage 52% 0% Percentage 45% 37% 92% 70% 31% 45% Participant Type Participants To Date MWh To Date Rebate Budget Customers Customers Customers Products Products Apartments Apartments Customers Customers 861 104 505 2,043 82,135 3,015 2,612 38 24 9,202 1,172.83 150.24 771.91 458.57 4,522.31 2,888.57 1,423.82 987.95 695.97 13,072.17 $ 1,200,000 $ 1,550,000 $ 5,450,000 $ 350,000 $ 1,250,000 $ 900,000 $ 1,800,000 $ 2,250,000 $ 1,100,000 $ 15,850,000 Spent to Date $ 378,403 $ 207,994 $ 4,496,261 $ 100,863 $ 405,743 $ 1,052,847 $ 655,279 $ 338,502 $ 218,303 $ 7,854,195 Participant Type Participants To Date MWh To Date Rebate Budget Devices Customers 2,344 2,344 0 0.00 $ 1,600,000 $ 2,000,000 $ 3,600,000 $ 254,230 $ 254,230 Participant Type Participants To Date MWh To Date Rebate Budget Spent to Date Customers Customers Dwellings Dwellings 1,000 sf 1,000 sf 200 699 2,553 5,700 1,868 2,522 9,152 0 184 766 3,234 3,148 4,166 2,379 13,876 $ - $ - $ - $ - 0 $ - $ - CES MW Savings Grand TOTAL Residential Totals Commercial Totals MW Goal 38.09 MW To Date 14.96 Percentage Participant Type Participants To Date MWh To Date Rebate Budget 20,698 26,948.23 $ 19,450,000 Spent to Date $ 8,108,425 16.03 14.06 7.64 14.49 48% 103% 94,518 12,643 12338.08 12988.23 $ $ 14,100,000 2,001,684 $ $ …