ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION MOTION 20210519-003a Date: May 19, 2021 Subject: Discussion and recommendation of Austin Water (AW) Capital Improvement Projects located in the Drinking Water Protection Zone for approval to include in AW’s 5-year capital spending plan as required by AW Financial Policy #8. Motion by: Kevin Ramberg Seconded by: Linda Guerrero RATIONALE: WHEREAS, the City of Austin Water Utility presented and updated the Environmental Commission on new growth-related Capital Improvement Program (CIP) projects located in the Drinking Water Protection Zone; and WHEREAS, the Austin Water Utility provides adequate drinking water and reliable systems for current and future customers. THEREFORE, the Environmental Commission recommends approval of the request for inclusion of the CIP projects in Austin Water Utility’s 5-year capital spending budget. VOTE 7-0 For: Thompson, Coyne, Barrett Bixler, Ramberg, Guerrero, Brimer, Bedford Against: None Abstain: None Recuse: None Absent: Creel and Bristol Approved By: Linda Guerrero, Environmental Commission Chair 1
ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, May 19, 2021 The Environmental Commission convened in a public meeting on Wednesday, May 19, 2021 with Social Distancing Modifications via remote video conferencing. Commissioners in Attendance: Pam Thompson Katie Coyne Kevin Ramberg Linda Guerrero Perry Bedford Audrey Barrett Bixler Rick Brimer Commissioners Absent: Andrew Creel Jennifer Bristol Staff in Attendance: Kaela Champlin Chris Herrington Liz Johnston Jerry Rusthoven Lisa Killander Keith Mars CALL TO ORDER Chair Guerrero called the meeting to order at 6:01 P.M. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first ten speakers who register to speak no later than noon the day before the meeting will be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. None 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES AND ACTION a. Approval of the May 5, 2021 Environmental Commission Meeting Minutes (5 minutes) A motion to approve the Environmental Commission Meeting Minutes of May 5, 2021 was approved on Commissioner Ramberg’s motion, Commissioner Brimer’s second on a 7-0 vote. Commissioners Bristol and Creel were absent. 1 2. 3. 4. STAFF BRIEFINGS a. Austin Civilian Conservation Corps Program Overview—Daniel Culotta, Innovation Office (20 minutes) Item conducted as posted. No action taken. b. Update on Country Club West at Roy G. Guerrero Park—Janna Renfro, Engineer, Watershed Protection Department (20 minutes) Item conducted as posted. No action taken. ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION a. Discussion and recommendation of Austin Water Capital Improvement Projects located in the Drinking Water Protection Zone for approval to include in the 5-year Capital spending plan as required by Financial Policy #8—Aurora Pizano, Financial Manager II, Austin Water (15 minutes) A motion to recommend approval of Austin Water’s CIPs located in the Drinking Water Protection Zone was approved on Commissioner Ramberg’s motion, Commissioner Guerrero’s second on a 7-0 vote. Commissioners Creel and Bristol were absent. b. Briefing of the Zilker Park Vision Plan Site Analysis and Existing Conditions Report, including the Guiding Principles—Gregory Montes, Program Manager, Parks and Recreation, Jonathan Ogren, Siglo Group, and Haley Wagoner, Siglo Group (20 minutes) Item conducted as posted. No action taken. c. Approve proposed changes to the Environmental Commission Bylaws—Kaela Champlin, Environmental Commission Liaison, Watershed Protection Department (5 minutes) Chair Guerrero made a motion to accept the proposed changes to the bylaws as written in the backup materials. The Environmental Commission unanimously supported the motion on a vote of 7-0. COMMITTEE REPORTS a. Urban Growth Policy and …
DOWNTOWN COMMISSION DRAFT MEETING MINUTES REGULAR MEETING WEDNESDAY, MAY 19, 2021 The Downtown Commission convened in a meeting on Wednesday, May 19th, 2021 at 301 W. 2nd Street in virtual videoconferencing. Downtown Commissioners in Attendance: Chair August Harris, Vice Chair Christopher Lehman, Commissioner David Gomez, Commissioner Megan Meisenbach, Commissioner Joel Sher, Commissioner Laura Templeton, Commissioner Ben Heimsath, Commissioner kYmberly Keeton, Commissioner Ann-Charlotte Patterson, Commissioner Nelly Paulina Ramirez, Commissioner Cynthia Weatherby Downtown Commissioners Not in Attendance: Commissioner Chris Kanipe, Commissioner Mike Lavigne, Commissioner Preston Reine, Commissioner Jim Schissler, Commissioner Melissa Henao-Robledo, Commissioner Kimberly Taylor City Staff in Attendance: Susana Carbajal, Christine Maguire, Mona Sanchez, and Matthew Schmidt, Economic Development Department CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called the meeting to order at 5:34 p.m. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL a. Mark Walters, City of Austin Housing and Planning Department provided general citizens communications regarding the Palm District Planning process. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF THE APRIL 21, 2021 MEETING MINUTES Commissioner Meisenbach motioned to approve the April 21, 2020 meeting minutes with Commissioner Gomez’ second on a motion of 6-0. 2. NEW BUSINESS - Discussion and Possible Action a. Downtown Austin Homeless Activity Dianna Grey (Austin Public Health), Bill Brice (Downtown Austin Alliance), Matthew Mollica (Ending Community Homelessness Coalition), as well as Cmdr. Jeff Greenwalt and Lt. Lawrence Davis (Austin Police Department) provided updates in regard to downtown Austin homeless activity and housing/mental health strategies. b. Waller Creek Greenway Conversancy - 1 - Melissa Ayala and John Ridgon (Waller Creek Greenway Conservancy) and Lisa Storer (PARD) provided updates to regarding the Waller Creek Greenway and development progress. 3. OLD BUSINESS Items from representatives of collaborating commissions including non-voting members a. Update from Commissioner Melissa Henao-Robledo on recent activities and actions taken by the Design Commission Commissioner Henao-Robledo was absent. b. Update from Commissioner Ben Heimsath on recent activities and actions taken by the Historic Landmark Commission Commissioner reported that the HLC was working on a certified local government grant and working to revise the Comprehensive Historic Preservation Plan. c. Update from Commissioner Cynthia Weatherby on recent activities and actions taken by the Urban Transportation Commission Commissioner Weatherby reported that the UTC had received an update on the Corridor Project and continuing to follow the I35 expansion. d. Update from Commissioner kYmberly Keeton on recent activities and actions taken by e. Update from Commissioner Ann-Charlotte Patterson on recent activities and actions f. Update from …
REGULAR CALLED MEETING Electric Board DRAFT MINUTES The Electric Board convened in a Regular Called Board Meeting on May 19, 2021 via Web Ex Video Conference at 10:22 am. Board Members in Attendance: Gabe Flores, Delwin Goss, Rogelio Wallace, David Johnson, David Adamson, Michael King and Randy Pomikahl Members Not in Attendance: Nicole Stasek and Ben Brenneman Staff in Attendance: Rick Arzola (DSD), Eric Zimmerman (DSD), Mitchell Tolbert (DSD), Marty Starrett (DSD) and Jordan Word (DSD) MAY 19, 2021 1. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: There was no registration of citizens to speak at this Electrical Board. 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: The minutes from the March 17, 2020 regular called meeting was approved as written. Board member Johnson made a motion to accept the minutes as written. Board member Goss second the motion, motion passed 7-0. 2 DISCUSSION a. Election of Officers- David Johnson nominated Gabe Flores as Chair, Delwin Goss seconded the Motion. Board member Pomikahl nominates David Johnson as Vice Chair, board member Goss seconded the motion. Motion pass 6-0-1. Chairman Flores abstained from the vote. b. Austin Criteria Manual Update- Commercial Electrical Supervisor Marty Starrett gave his update to the board from the last quarterly meeting with Austin Energy. In that update, the two biggest discussion was meter location and main disconnect location. Other two topics that were discussed were metering operations and Commercial Multi-family unit’s solar systems. Austin Energy are beginning to enforce penalties if the meter is located at the transformer and not being within sight of that meter. This has become an Austin Energy design component issue and based on these enforcements, this has become a safety concerns for their workers. Board member Pomikahl express concerns as this could eventually be a huge cost issue and staff has encouraged if board members could express their concerns to this at the next quarterly meeting for input, if they are able to. If not, staff will meet with selected board members and gather their information for comment to AE. Residential Supervisor Eric Zimmerman also updated the board on the Distributed Interconnection Guide (DIG), which is a solar criteria manual that is line with the Criteria Manual. They are in the process of reviewing and re-writing of that manual and one of the items that has come up, AE is considering solar PV as a service and classify it as a service to prevent homeowners from pulling a homestead permit. …
Multifamily & Commercial Project Pipeline – Monthly Report 5/5/2021 Figure 1: Commercial and Multifamily Project Pipeline Commercial and Small Business Multifamily 250 200 150 100 50 0 t n u o C t c e o r P j 236 142 95 160 140 120 100 80 60 40 20 0 t n u o C t c e o r P j 71 73 Multifamily Income Qualified Multifamily 11 1 18 11 Pre-Approval in Progress Approved: Installation and FY21 Paid Verification Pre-Approval in Progress Approved: Installation and Verification FY21 Paid Project Pipeline Notes: 1. Figures includes all leads and applications, regardless of estimated rebate amount. 2. “Pre-Approval in Progress” includes: 1) customer/contractor submitted leads; 2) applications in development but not yet submitted to Austin Energy; and 3) applications submitted to Austin Energy that are under review for eligibility and approval of project scope. 3. “Approved: Installation and Verification” includes projects: 1) approved with installation underway; and 2) where installation is complete and 4. 5. final inspection and quality review are ongoing. “FY21 Projects Paid” includes projects in which the check or payment has been distributed to the customer in FY21 In coordination with the customer and contractor, Austin Energy periodically removes leads and new applications that do not proceed to Installation. 6. Multifamily COVID-19 Note: Multifamily projects are allowed to proceed. Tenant approval will be obtained for all interior upgrades. Projects will proceed in phases to limit contractor time spent in tenant spaces. 7. Commercial & Small Business COVID-19 Note: Program staff continue to process rebate payments. Inspections are proceeding with remote video software; limited in-person inspections occur when absolutely necessary. Multifamily & Commercial Project Pipeline – Monthly Report 5/5/2021 Table 1: Multifamily and Multifamily Income Qualified – Estimated RCA Project Pipeline (for estimated rebates >$62k) Program Latest Workflow Enrollment # Location Name Installation Address Council District Estimated kWh savings Estimated $ Incentive Measures Planned Estimated kW savings Installation 1213464 Bridge at Tech Ridge 7 77.0 321,434 $154,028 12800 CENTER LAKE DR 1 8100 N. MoPac Expressway Multifamily Income Qualified Multifamily Income Qualified Multifamily Income Qualified Multifamily Income Qualified Installation 1209470 Bridge at Terracina* 10 91.0 264,910 $153,023 Paid 1208176 701 Center Ridge 7 107 504,050 $192,325 Bridge at Center Ridge Multifamily Income Qualified Paid 1190789, 1198380, 1186819, 1205232 Bridge At Northwest Hills 3600 GREYSTONE DR 10 147 288,943 $238,199 Paid 1203275 8405 BENT TREE RD 10 98.3 231,788 …
RMC Monthly Report April 2021 FY21 Water Conservation Division City of Austin | Austin Water s t i n U f o r e b m u N 400 300 700 600 500 200 100 0 Residential Program Participation, FYTD FY18 FY19 FY20 FY21 249 253 200 174 112 114 91 69 353 121 122 82 23 Home Water Use Monitoring Device 17 19 8 6 2 2 2 5 4 Irrigation Audits Drought Survival Tools WaterWise Landscape WaterWise Rainscape Rainwater Harvesting RMC Monthly Report – April 2021, FY21 02 60 50 40 s t i n U f o r e b m u N 30 20 10 0 Commercial & Multifamily Program Participation, FYTD FY18 FY19 FY20 FY21 54 17 8 11 1 0 3 2 0 0 0 2 Commercial Audit Commercial Process Rebates Commercial Kitchen Rebates RMC Monthly Report – April 2021, FY21 03 $ e v i t n e c n I $450,000 $400,000 $350,000 $300,000 $250,000 $200,000 $150,000 $100,000 $50,000 $0 Rebates and Incentives Budget, FYTD FY21 Total Budget Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 $420,000 $245,000 $65,000 $72,020.70 $- $- Commercial Commercial Multi-Family Multi-Family Residential Residential RMC Monthly Report – April 2021, FY21 04 800 700 600 500 400 300 200 100 0 Water Waste/Watering Restrictions Enforcement Activity, FYTD Warnings Issued and 311 Reports 707 322 234 220 41 120 15 79 12 Jan 4 Feb 72 1 Mar 83 0 Apr Oct Nov Dec Warnings 311 Reports Current Drought Response Stage: Conservation Stage RMC Monthly Report – April 2021, FY21 05 Regulated Compliance Program Activity, April 3118 3500 3000 2500 2000 1500 1000 500 0 162 160 51 172 123 Commercial Facility Irrigation Assessments Commercial Vehicle Wash Facility Efficiency Assessment Cooling Tower Efficiency Assessments Compliant Non-Compliant RMC Monthly Report – April 2021, FY21 06 Total Public Outreach Activity, FYTD Number of Events FY20 FY21 45 Populations Reached FY20 FY21 50 45 40 35 30 25 20 15 10 5 0 22 25,000 20,000 15,000 10,000 5,000 0 8,575 2 0 1,722 1,560 0 Community Events School Presentations Community Events School Presentations RMC Monthly Report – April 2021 FY21 07 Total Social Media Activity, FYTD Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr s n o i t c a r e t n I f o r e b m u N 18,000,000 16,000,000 14,000,000 12,000,000 10,000,000 8,000,000 6,000,000 4,000,000 2,000,000 0 Facebook Twitter …
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET CASE: C14-2021-0056 – 1609 Matthews Lane Rezoning DISTRICT: 5 ZONING FROM: SF-2 ADDRESS: 1609 Matthews Lane TOTAL SITE AREA: 0.604 acres (approximately 26,314 square feet) PROPERTY OWNERS: CMCBH2, LLC (Ben Heimsath) AGENT: Thrower Design (Victoria Haase) ZONING TO: MF-3 CASE MANAGER: Wendy Rhoades (512-974-7719, wendy.rhoades@austintexas.gov) STAFF RECOMMENDATION: The Staff recommendation is to grant multifamily residence – low density (MF-2) district zoning. For a summary of the basis of Staff’s recommendation, see case manager comments. ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: May 18, 2021: May 4, 2021: APPROVED A POSTPONEMENT REQUEST BY THE NEIGHBORHOOD TO MAY 18, 2021 [H. SMITH; D. KING – 2ND] (8-0) C. ACOSTA, E. RAY – ABSENT; ONE VACANCY ON THE COMMISSION CITY COUNCIL ACTION: June 3, 2021: ORDINANCE NUMBER: ISSUES: The Applicant wishes to discuss the Staff recommendation. The Matthews Lane Neighborhood Association was scheduled to discuss this case on May 11, 2021. CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: The subject rezoning area fronts on Matthews Lane, contains two single family residences and a couple of outbuildings, and is zoned single family residence – standard lot (SF-2). 1 of 20B-1 C14-2021-0056 Page 2 There is a church and duplex residential across Matthews Lane to the north (SF-6-CO; SF-3), a convenience storage facility and single family residences to the east (SF-2), convenience storage to the south (DR, served by an unpaved driveway that parallels the railroad tracks), and the Union Pacific Railroad right-of-way and duplex residential fronting Matthews Lane to the west (MF-2). Please refer to Exhibits A and A-1 – Zoning Map and Aerial Exhibit. The Applicant’s request is to rezone the property to the multi-family residence – medium density (MF-3) district so that it may be developed with up to 12 residences and is contemplating a site layout that includes detached, stand-alone units. The Applicant reports that the site has several protected trees, of which three are Heritage size (24 inches or greater). Photos of the site and the adjacent land uses are provided at the back of the Staff packet. BASIS OF RECOMMENDATION: 1. The proposed zoning should be consistent with the purpose statement of the district sought. Applicant’s Request: The multifamily residence – medium density (MF-3) district is intended to accommodate multifamily use with a maximum density of up to 36 units per acre, depending on unit size. This district is appropriate for multifamily residential areas located near supporting transportation and …
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET CASE: C814-04-0187.02.SH – Goodnight Ranch PUD - DISTRICT: 2 2nd Amendment ZONING FROM: PUD; I-SF-2 TO: PUD, to change conditions of zoning ADDRESS: East side of Old Lockhart Road between Nuckols Crossing Road and Capitol View Drive SITE AREA: 695.53 acres PROPERTY OWNERS: Austin Goodnight Ranch, L.P.; MVE Venture, Ltd.; Benchmark Land Development, Inc. (Terry Mitchell) AGENTS: Austin Goodnight Ranch, L.P. (Myra Goepp); Alice Glasco Consulting (Alice Glasco) CASE MANAGER: Wendy Rhoades (512-974-7719, wendy.rhoades@austintexas.gov) STAFF RECOMMENDATION: The Staff recommendation is to grant an amendment to planned unit development (PUD) district zoning, as shown in the proposed revised ordinance and Land Use Plan as provided in Exhibits B-1, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, and J, and Attachment B. For a summary of the basis of Staff’s recommendation, see pages 3, 4 and 5. The Restrictive Covenant includes all recommendations listed in the Transportation Impact Analysis Memo, dated January 4, 2021, as provided in Attachment A. PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD: June 23, 2020: RECOMMENDED TO THE CITY COUNCIL AN AMENDMENT TO THE GOODNIGHT RANCH PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT AS IT PERTAINS TO PARKLAND [A. DICARLO; N. RINALDI – 2ND] (10-0) VICE-CHAIR R. FARASAT – OFF THE DAIS. ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: January 20, 2021: APPROVED STAFF RECOMMENDATION FOR THE ENVIRONMENTAL ASPECTS OF THE PUD AS PROVIDED IN ATTACHMENT B, WITH THE ADDITIONAL CONDITION DIRECTING STAFF TO WORK WITH THE APPLICANT TO CONSIDER ADDITIONAL DARK SKIES STANDARDS ABOVE SUBCHAPTER E (DESIGN STANDARDS AND MIXED USE). [PLEASE REFER TO THE ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION MINUTES AND MOTION, AND ENVIRONMENTAL OFFICER’S PRESENTATION MATERIALS IN ATTACHMENT B] B-21 of 106 C814-04-0187.02.SH Page 2 [K. RAMBERG; K. COYNE – 2ND] (9-0) TWO VACANCIES ON THE COMMISSION ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISSION ACTION: May 18, 2021: February 16, 2021: MEETING CANCELLED DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER; RENOTIFICATION REQUIRED February 2, 2021: APPROVED A POSTPONEMENT REQUEST BY STAFF TO FEBRUARY 16, 2021, BY CONSENT [D. KING; A. AGUIRRE – 2ND] (11-0) April 21, 2020: APPROVED AN INDEFINITE POSTPONEMENT REQUEST BY STAFF, BY CONSENT November 5, 2019: APPROVED AN INDEFINITE POSTPONEMENT REQUEST BY STAFF, BY CONSENT [H. SMITH; J. DUNCAN – 2ND] (10-0) ONE VACANCY ON THE COMMISSION [H. SMITH; B. EVANS – 2ND] (9-0) J. DUNCAN – ABSENT; ONE VACANCY ON THE COMMISSION May 21, 2019: APPROVED AN INDEFINITE POSTPONEMENT REQUEST BY STAFF, BY CONSENT [J. DUNCAN; E. RAY – 2ND] (9-0) N. BARRERA-RAMIREZ – ABSENT; ONE VACANCY ON …
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET DISTRICT: 2 ZONING TO: MF-4-CO CASE: C14-2020-0151 – 8401-8407 South 1st Street ZONING FROM: DR; SF-2; SF-6-CO; LR-MU-CO ADDRESS: 8401, 8403, 8405, 8407 South 1st Street TOTAL SITE AREA: 8.87 acres PROPERTY OWNERS: 8401 Venture LP (Herman Cardenas); Harvey Kronberg AGENT: Smith Robertson L.L.P. (David Hartman) CASE MANAGER: Wendy Rhoades (512-974-7719, wendy.rhoades@austintexas.gov) STAFF RECOMMENDATION: The Staff recommendation is to grant multifamily residence – moderate-high density – conditional overlay (MF-4-CO) combining district zoning. The Conditional Overlay is for the following development standards: 1) a maximum of 50 feet and 4 stories; 2) a maximum of 290 units; 3) a minimum 45-foot wide dwelling unit setback along the north and east property lines adjacent to single family residence-standard lot (SF-2) zoning; 4) a 6-foot high solid fence along the north and east property lines; 5) a 8-foot wide vegetative buffer shall be provided and maintained along the north and east property lines; and 6) limit access to Orr Drive to bicycle, pedestrian, and emergency ingress and egress. For a summary of the basis of Staff’s recommendation, see case manager comments. ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: May 18, 2021: April 20, 2021: APPROVED A POSTPONEMENT RQUEST BY THE NEIGHBORHOOD TO MAY 18, 2021 [H. SMITH; D. KING – 2ND] (9-0) J. KIOLBASSA – ABSENT; ONE VACANCY ON THE COMMISSION CITY COUNCIL ACTION: To be scheduled ORDINANCE NUMBER: ISSUES: The Beacon Ridge neighborhood group has requested a second postponement until June 1, 2021. Please refer to correspondence attached at the back of the Staff report. 1 of 36B-3 C14-2020-0151 Page 2 The Applicant and residents of the Beaconridge III subdivision met on March 6, 2021 and a second meeting occurred on April 20, 2021. On May 10th, the zoning case manager hosted a meeting that included City drainage engineering and watershed engineering staff, the Applicant, and eight (8) interested neighbors to discuss the Applicant’s proposed drainage infrastructure that would be implemented at the site plan stage. The Applicant and neighborhood residents are also scheduled to meet on Friday, May 14th. Correspondence received in support and in opposition to the Applicant’s request is attached at the back of the packet. The Applicant has prepared an analysis of the proposed driveway on South 1st Street. Please refer to Exhibit C. CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: The subject rezoning area consists of four platted lots, contains a flag and flagpole sales company, a …
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET CASE: C14-2021-0035 – McLaurin Rezone ZONING FROM: DR ADDRESS: 1512 Damon Road SITE AREA: 0.748 acres (32,582 square feet) PROPERTY OWNERS: Erich Daniel McLaurin and Olivia Ann McLaurin AGENT: Masterplan (Karen Wunsch) DISTRICT: 5 TO: SF-3 CASE MANAGER: Wendy Rhoades (512-974-7719, wendy.rhoades@austintexas.gov) STAFF RECOMMENDATION: The Staff recommendation is to grant family residence (SF-3) district zoning. For a summary of the basis of Staff’s recommendation, see case manager comments on page 2. ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: May 18, 2021: CITY COUNCIL ACTION: June 10, 2021: ORDINANCE NUMBER: ISSUES: None at this time. CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: The subject undeveloped tract is located at the terminus of Damon Road on a platted, unbuilt cul de sac, and zoned development reserve (DR) district. Damon Road contains several single family residences on standard lots zoned DR upon annexation in the mid-1980s. There are large tracts to the north that have frontage on Albert Road (DR) and a condominium development under construction to the south which takes its primary access to Dittmar Road further south (SF-6-CO). The Union Pacific Railroad tracks border this property to the west. Please refer to Exhibits A (Zoning Map), A-1 (Aerial Exhibit) and B (Adjoining Subdivision Plat). The Applicant has requested family residence (SF-3) district zoning in order to build two residences on the property. 1 of 13B-4 C14-2021-0035 Page 2 BASIS OF RECOMMENDATION: 1. The proposed zoning should be consistent with the purpose statement of the district sought. The family residence (SF-3) district is the designation for a moderate density single-family residential use and a duplex use on a lot that is a minimum of 5,750 square feet. An SF-3 district designation may be applied to a use in an existing single-family neighborhood with moderate sized lots or to new development of family housing on lots that are 5,750 square feet or more. A duplex use that is designated in an SF-3 district is subject to development standards that maintain single-family neighborhood characteristics. 2. The requested SF-3 zoning would allow for two residences on the property. Staff recommends the Applicant’s request because the tract meets the intent of the SF-3 district as it fronts on a local residential street and is located within an existing single family residential neighborhood. EXISTING ZONING AND LAND USES: Zoning changes should promote compatibility with adjacent and nearby uses. ZONING LAND USES DR Site North DR South East …
1 ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET DISTRICT: 1 CASE: C14-2021-0021 -- 7009 Ed Bluestein Blvd. ZONING FROM: SF-3 and GR TO: GR-MU ADDRESS: 7009 Ed Bluestein Boulevard SITE AREA: 9.26 Acres PROPERTY OWNER/APPLICANT: Hassan Rahimi and 726 LLC CASE MANAGER: Heather Chaffin (512-974-2122, heather.chaffin@austintexas.gov) STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff supports the Applicant’s request to rezone the property to GR-MU. For a summary of the basis of staff’s recommendation, see case manager comments on page 2. ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISSION ACTION/ RECOMMENDATION: May 18, 2021: CITY COUNCIL ACTION: June 10, 2021: ORDINANCE NUMBER: AGENT: Drenner Group PC, (Leah Bojo) 1 of 11B-5 C14-2021-0021 2 ISSUES: A restrictive covenant amendment (RCA) has been filed in conjunction with this rezoning request (City File # C14-76-083(RCA)). If approved, the RCA would allow residential land uses and eliminate some vehicular access restrictions. The Applicant has stated that they intend to develop the property utilizing Affordability Unlocked. Granting of the GR-MU request does not obligate the Applicant to use Affordability Unlocked. Please see Exhibit C- Applicant Letter. CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: The subject property is located on the east side of Ed Bluestein Boulevard between Loyola Lane and Manor Road, slightly south of Purple Sage Drive. Most of the undeveloped property is zoned GR (8.27 acres), while a small strip along the northern boundary is zoned SF-3 (0.99 acres). To the north is a residential neighborhood that is zoned SF-3 and will trigger compatibility standards. This neighborhood is primarily developed with duplex residences and LBJ High School. Immediately to the south and east is undeveloped land zoned GR-MU. A small tributary to Walnut Creek is located adjacent to the southern tract boundary; no floodplain or creek buffers are associated with this tributary. Further west are undeveloped properties zoned SF-2-CO. Immediately west of the property is Ed Bluestein Boulevard; across Ed Bluestein Boulevard are properties zoned GR-V-NP, GR-NP, and GR-MU-CO-NP. These properties include retail uses (including a grocery store), undeveloped property, and civic land uses (Boys and Girls Club). Immediately to the east is a small tributary to Walnut Creek that has 100-year floodplain and a 200' wide creek buffer centered on the tributary. East of the tributary is undeveloped land zoned SF-2-CO. Please see Exhibits A and B—Zoning Map and Aerial Exhibit. Staff supports the proposed zoning. The addition of a mixed use designation would allow the Applicant to provide residential uses on the property. As described by the Applicant, …
1 RESTRICTIVE COVENANT AMENDMENT REVIEW SHEET DISTRICT: 1 AGENT: Drenner Group PC, (Leah Bojo) CASE: C14-76-083(RCA) -- 7009 Ed Bluestein Blvd. RCA ADDRESS: 7009 Ed Bluestein Boulevard SITE AREA: 9.26 Acres PROPERTY OWNER/APPLICANT: Hassan Rahimi and 726 LLC CASE MANAGER: Heather Chaffin (512-974-2122, heather.chaffin@austintexas.gov) STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff supports the Applicant’s request to amend the restrictive covenant. For a summary of the basis of staff’s recommendation, see case manager comments on page 2. ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISSION ACTION/ RECOMMENDATION: May 18, 2021: CITY COUNCIL ACTION: June 10, 2021: ORDINANCE NUMBER: 1 of 24B-6 C14-76-083(RCA) 2 ISSUES: A rezoning request has been filed in conjunction with the restrictive covenant amendment (City File # C14-2021-0021). Please see Exhibit C- Applicant Letter. CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: The subject property is located on the east side of Ed Bluestein Boulevard between Loyola Lane and Manor Road, slightly south of Purple Sage Drive. Most of the undeveloped property is zoned GR (8.27 acres), while a small strip along the northern boundary is zoned SF-3 (0.99 acres). To the north is a residential neighborhood that is zoned SF-3 and will trigger compatibility standards. This neighborhood is primarily developed with duplex residences and LBJ High School. Immediately to the south and east is undeveloped land zoned GR-MU. A small tributary to Walnut Creek is located adjacent to the southern tract boundary; no floodplain or creek buffers are associated with this tributary. Further west are undeveloped properties zoned SF-2-CO. Immediately west of the property is Ed Bluestein Boulevard; across Ed Bluestein Boulevard are properties zoned GR-V-NP, GR-NP, and GR-MU-CO-NP. These properties include retail uses (including a grocery store), undeveloped property, and civic land uses (Boys and Girls Club). Immediately to the east is a small tributary to Walnut Creek that has 100-year floodplain and a 200' wide creek buffer centered on the tributary. East of the tributary is undeveloped land zoned SF-2-CO. Please see Exhibits A and B—Zoning Map and Aerial Exhibit. In 1976, a restrictive covenant (RC) was placed on a 24.34 acre tract of land that includes this 9.26 acre site. No changes are proposed for the remaining 15.08 acres under the RC. For this property, the RC prohibited any land use that is not permitted under GR zoning. Since the Applicant is proposing to develop the site with multifamily, this restriction would need to be removed. The RC also prohibits the construction of any street that connects …
MEMORANDUM ************************************************************************ TO: Nadia Barrera-Ramirez, Chair Zoning and Platting Commission Members Heather Chaffin, Senior Planner Housing and Planning Department FROM: DATE: May 18, 2021 RE: ************************************************************************ Staff requests a postponement of this item to the June 1, 2021 Zoning and Platting Commission agenda. This will allow Staff more time to prepare a report. The Applicant supports this request. Shelton Road Districts 1 and 3 Postponement Request by Staff 1 of 1B-7
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET CASE: C14-2021-0003 (Sun Auto) DISTRICT: 6 ZONING FROM: LR TO: GR ADDRESS: 2610 ½ South Lakeline Boulevard SITE AREA: 3.2437 acres PROPERTY OWNER: Ozone Technology Inc. (Thomas J. Wolf, Jr.) AGENT: Pohl Partners (Jennie Braasch) CASE MANAGER: Sherri Sirwaitis (512-974-3057, sherri.sirwaitis@austintexas.gov) STAFF RECOMMENDATION: The staff recommends GR, Community Commercial District, zoning. ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: May 4, 2021: Approved staff's request for a postponement to May 18, 2021, by consent (8-0, C. Acosta and E. Ray-absent); H. Smith-1st, D. King-2nd. May 18, 2021 CITY COUNCIL ACTION: ORDINANCE NUMBER: 1 of 15B-8 C14-2021-0003 ISSUES: N/A CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: 2 The property in question is undeveloped and moderately vegetated. There is floodplain along the eastern portion of the tract (please see Aerial Map – Exhibit B). The site is located to the northwest of Lakeline Mall on South Lakeline Boulevard. The front portion of this property is within the City of Austin and takes access to S. Lakeline Boulevard. The rear portion of this tract of land is within the City of Cedar Park’s jurisdiction and has access of off West Rivera Circle, a residential collector street. There is undeveloped land and a single-famil y residential neighborhood to the north. To the east of this site, along Lakeline Boulevard, there is a floodplain area and a multifamily use/apartment complex (The Park at Lakeline). To the west there is an undeveloped lot within the City of Cedar Park. The parcel to the south, across S. Lakeline Boulevard, zoned P and is parkland (Lakeline Neighborhood Park). The applicant is requesting Community Commercial zoning for this tract of land so that they may develop automotive uses on the property. The staff recommends GR, Community Commercial District, zoning. The property meets the purpose statement of the Community Commercial district as it is located on an arterial roadway and will provide services to the surrounding community. The site under consideration has constraints as only a corner (western portion) of this property is developable because of floodplain. The applicant has proposed an office concept plan for the portion of this tract of land to adjacent the residential neighbors in Cedar Park, which would provide for a transition for the proposed commercial uses along S. Lakeline Boulevard to the office uses and the single family residences to the north (please see Correspondence Received - Exhibit C). GR zoning will permit the applicant …
SUBDIVISION REVIEW SHEET CASE NO.: C8-2018-0122.4A COMMISSION DATE: May 18, 2021 SUBDIVISION NAME: EastVillage Single Family Phase 4 Final Plat ADDRESS: 4605 E Howard Ln APPLICANT: RH Pioneer North, LLC (Annie Atkinson) AGENT: T. Walter Hoysa, P.E. (LJA Engineering, Inc.) ZONING: PUD NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN: N/A AREA: 10.69 acres COUNTY: Travis LOTS: 63 DISTRICT: 1 WATERSHED: Harris Branch (Suburban) JURISDICTION: Full Purpose SIDEWALKS: Sidewalks will be constructed along Syndicate Rd, Cobalt Ln, Oxford Vineyard Ln, Poco Dr and Pear Light Rd. DEPARTMENT COMMENTS: The request is for the approval of EastVillage Single Family Phase 4 Final Plat, a subdivision out of the approved EastVillage Single Family Phase 4 Preliminary Plan (C8-2018-0122) comprised of 63 lots on 10.69 acres. Staff recommends approval of the plat, subject to the conditions listed in the attached comment report. After the conditions are met, the plat will comply with LDC 25-4-84(B). The condition is that the applicant must post fiscal. This is an administrative action that require no discretionary review. An application that has been approved with conditions may be updated to address those conditions until the application expires and the plat does not need to be heard before the Commission again. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the plat, subject to the conditions listed in the comment report dated May 14, 2021, and attached as Exhibit C. CASE MANAGER: Joey de la Garza PHONE: 512-974-2664 E-mail: joey.delagarza@austintexas.gov ATTACHMENTS Exhibit A: Vicinity map Exhibit B: Proposed plat Exhibit C: Comment report dated May 14, 2021 B-91 of 6 Legal Description: EASTVILLAGE Single Family Phase 4 Final Plat Doc. no.______ T N E M E S A E IC R T C LE E ' 10 3 T O L T N E M E S A E E G A N I A R D PROJECT LOCATION N Y E S I V R V A U S R T G N I H S U C L E U M A S GRAVEL ROAD ( R Y . O A G . W E R . V L A A R N I E E S ) EXIST 36" RCP STORM FL = 636.29' EXIST 36" RCP STORM FL = 635.44' T N E M E S A E C I R T C E L E ' 0 1 A E T IO T R A D N YE O LO 10 0 F …
SUBDIVISION REVIEW SHEET CASE NO.: C8-2020-0160.0A COMMISSION DATE: May 18, 2021 SUBDIVISION NAME: Sand Beach Overlook Subdivision ADDRESS: 1505 W 3rd Street APPLICANT: Steve Ogden AGENT: LandDev (Nick Brown) ZONING: LI-CO-NP NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN: Old West Austin AREA: 0.947 acres (41,251 sf) LOTS: 1 COUNTY: Travis DISTRICT: 9 WATERSHED: Lady Bird Lake JURISDICTION: Full Purpose SIDEWALKS: Sidewalks will be constructed on site. VARIANCES: A variance from LDC § 25-4-171, which requires each lot in a subdivision abut a dedicated public street. DEPARTMENT COMMENTS: The request is for the approval of Sand Beach Overlook Subdivision, consisting of one lot on 0.947 acres, and a variance from LDC § 25-4-171, which requires each lot in a subdivision abut a dedicated public street. The applicant’s variance request is attached as Exhibit D. Austin Transportation Department’s (ATD) support for the variance request is attached as Exhibit E. Staff recommends approval of the plat and variance, subject to the condition listed in the attached comment report. After the condition is met, the plat and variance will comply with LDC 25-4-84(B). The condition includes recording the joint use access easement either prior to or concurrently with the plat. This is an administrative action that requires no discretionary review. An application that has been approved with conditions may be updated to address those conditions until the application expires and the plat and variance does not need to be heard before the Commission again. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the plat and variance, subject to the condition listed in the comment report dated May 12, 2021, and attached as Exhibit C. CASE MANAGER: Jennifer Bennett-Reumuth PHONE: 512-974-9002 E-mail: jennifer.bennett-reumuth@austintexas.gov ATTACHMENTS Exhibit A: Vicinity map Exhibit B: Proposed plat Exhibit C: Comment report dated May 12, 2021 Exhibit D: LDC § 25-4-171 variance request from applicant Exhibit E: ATD staff support for LDC § 25-4-171 variance request B-101 of 42 N56°24'31"W 1.32' (N54°44'W 1.30') BM #2 L30 L19 8 2 L 4.73' W. 5TH STREET S65°42'15"E 98.10' 93.37' L29 1908 7 2 L R E T N E K C E E R C N 7 7 ° 0 0 ' 4 7 " E 1 4 2 . 9 6 ' ( N 7 9 ° 3 5 ' E 1 4 2 . 7 5 ' ) S65°44'13"E 62.34' (S63°10'E 62.25') 3/8" L13 5/8" MWM S66°15'13"E 192.18' (S63°41'E 191.90') L12 C2 S65°12'13"E 48.27' (S62°38'E 48.20') N65°35'15"W 409.53' …
SUBDIVISION REVIEW SHEET CASE NO.: C8-2019-0052.0A PC DATE: May 18, 2021 SUBDIVISION NAME: Gibson’s Grotto AREA: 12,690 sf LOTS: 2 OWNER/APPLICANT: Austin APG Properties, Glenn Gibson AGENT: Perales Engineering LLC, Jerry Perales ADDRESS OF SUBDIVISION: 4703 CLAWSON RD COUNTY: Travis WATERSHED: Williamson Creek JURISDICTION: Full Purpose ZONING: SF-4A, SF-4A-CO DISTRICT: 5 VARIANCE: flag lot variance SIDEWALKS: Sidewalks will be constructed along all internal streets. DEPARTMENT COMMENTS: The request is for the approval of the resubdivision of Lot 18, Block A of Park Forrest, section 6, comprised of two lots on 12,690 sf, with a flag lot variance. This application was submitted on May 15, 2019 and has not expired because subdivision deadlines have been suspended until December 31, 2021 (Order No. 20200815-019). Because this plat was submitted under the regulations in effect prior to HB3167, it requires a public hearing and a commission variance for the flag lot. The flag lot variance complies with the criteria of approval in LDC 25-4- 175(A) because all reviewers have approved the plat and the driveway/utility plan, it is compatible with the surrounding neighborhood because it is located in a single family residential neighborhood and can be developed with a single family house, and staff is not aware of any private deed restrictions. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: The staff recommends approval of the plat. With the variance, the plat meets all applicable State and City of Austin Land Development Code requirements. LAND USE COMMISSION ACTION: CASE MANAGER: Steve Hopkins PHONE: 512-974-3175 E-mail: steve.hopkins@austintexas.gov B-111 of 6 B-112 of 6 B-113 of 6 .RE'S lJ .BDIVI S IOJV OF' LOT 1 B, .BLOC.EC A .F'O�.E'S'T, S'.E'CTIO.JV 6 KNOW ALL PERSONS BY THESE PRESENTS: STA 1E OF lEXAS: COUNTY OF TRAVIS: THAT I, GLENN A. GIBSON, OWNER OF 0.2913 ACRES OF LAND, BEING LOT 18, BLOCK A OF PARK FORREST, SECTION 6, A SUBDIVISIOIN THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF REORDED IN VOLUME 9, PAGE 104, OF THE PLAT RECORDS OF TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS, SAID LOT 18, BLOCK A HAVING BEEN CONVEYED TO ME BY WARRANTY DEED WITH VENDOR' LIEN RECORDED IN DOCUMENT No. 2017140817, PUBLIC RECORDS OF TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS: SAID SUBDIVISION FOR RESUBDIVISION CHAPTER 212.014 OF THE LOCAL GOVERMENT CODE, DO HEREBY RESUBDIVIDE SAID 0.2913 ACRES TO BE KNOWN AS: OFFICIAL HAVING BEEN APPROVED PURSUANT TO THE PUBLIC NOTIFICATION AND HEARING PROVISION IN TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS, ACCORDING TO OF GIBSON'S GROTTO RESUBDIVISION OF LOT 18, BLOCK A. …
