Item 6 Water & Wastewater Commission: August 20, 2025 Council: August 28, 2025 Posting Language ..Title Recommend approval to authorize negotiation and execution of a financing agreement with the Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) for a 20-year low-interest loan in the amount of $3,000,000 as part of the TWDB’s State Water Implementation Fund for Texas (SWIFT) loan program, for Austin Water’s polybutylene pipe replacement project (also known as the Municipal Conservation Project). Funding is contingent upon available funding in future Austin Water budgets. ..De Lead Department Austin Water. Fiscal Note Funding is contingent upon available funding in future Austin Water budgets. Prior Council Action: April 16, 2025 –Water and Wastewater Commission authorized the City Manager to apply from funding from the TWDB for a low-interest SWIFT loan, not to exceed $45,000,000 for Austin Water’s polybutylene pipe replacement project. May 8, 2025 – Council authorized the City Manager to apply from funding from the TWDB for a low-interest SWIFT loan, not to exceed $45,000,000 for Austin Water’s polybutylene pipe replacement project. Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: August 20, 2025 – To be reviewed by the Water and Wastewater Commission. Additional Backup Information: On July 24, 2025, the Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) approved the City of Austin’s application for a low interest, multi-year loan in the amount of $45,000,000 through the State Water Implementation Fund for Texas (SWIFT) for the implementation of Austin Water’s polybutylene pipe replacement project. This multi-year loan process involves several annual loan closings with potential adjustments to loan terms. This allows Austin Water to receive a funding commitment for the CIP project, but to close on portions of the funding over a multi-year schedule. Austin Water's waterline services replacement program was established to systematically replace water service lines (the small-diameter lines that connect water mains to customer meters) in order to reduce water loss throughout Austin's distribution system. Polybutylene pipes tend to fail at a disproportionately high rate compared to other materials such as copper and high-density polyethylene (HDPE). This initiative is part of Austin Water’s conservation strategy, which seeks to minimize water loss through the replacement of outdated service lines. This proposed loan from the TWDB will be used to fund an additional phase, which will replace 6,000 polybutylene service lines across multiple Council districts. The design contract for this next phase will be brought to Council for consideration at a future meeting. This financing …
Item 7 Water & Wastewater Commission: August 20, 2025 Council: August 28, 2025 Posting Language ..Title Recommend approval to authorize negotiation and execution of a financing agreement with the Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) for a low-interest loan in the amount of $10,000,000 as part of the TWDB’s State Water Implementation Fund for Texas (SWIFT) loan program, for Austin Water’s Travis Heights Reclaimed Water Main project (also known as the Direct Reuse Strategy Project). Funding is contingent upon available funding in future Austin Water budgets. ..De Lead Department Austin Water. Fiscal Note Funding is contingent upon available funding in future Austin Water budgets. Prior Council Action: April 16, 2025 –Water and Wastewater Commission authorized the City Manager to apply from funding from the TWDB for a low-interest SWIFT loan, not to exceed $10,000,000 for Austin Water’s Travis Heights Reclaimed Water Main project. May 8, 2025 – Council authorized the City Manager to apply from funding from the TWDB for a low-interest SWIFT loan, not to exceed $10,000,000 for Austin Water’s Travis Heights Reclaimed Water Main project. Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: August 20, 2025 – To be reviewed by the Water and Wastewater Commission. Additional Backup Information: On July 24, 2025, the Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) approved the City of Austin’s application for a low interest loan in the amount of $10,000,000 through the State Water Implementation Fund for Texas (SWIFT) for the implementation of Austin Water’s Travis Heights Reclaimed Water Main project. The Travis Heights Reclaimed Water Main project aims to increase the use of reclaimed water and decrease the demand for potable water. It will accomplish this by installing 4,500 linear feet of 24-inch reclaimed water main to expand the reclaimed water distribution system and in the Travis Heights neighborhood, specifically along Fairmount Avenue, Alameda Drive, East Side Drive, and Monroe Street. Austin Water anticipates bringing the related construction contract to Council for award at a future meeting. This project will be located in Council District 9. This financing agreement will cover Austin Water’s FY2025-2026 CIP spending plan costs for the project. The closing on this loan is anticipated to occur in November 2025. The City anticipates receiving up to a 25% reduction on the interest rates that TWDB obtains during their fall 2025 bond sale, based on their AAA bond rating. These reduced interest rates will save ratepayers financing costs for the funding of this …
Item 8 Water & Wastewater Commission: August 20, 2025 Council: September 11, 2025 Posting Language ..Title Recommend approval to authorize a contract for Baseform software and support services for Austin Water with Baseform, Inc., d/b/a Baseform for an initial term of one year with up to four one-year extension options in an amount not to exceed $921,500. Funding: $30,717 is available in the Operating Budget of Austin Water, funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. ..Body Lead Department Financial Services Department. Client Department(s) Austin Water. Fiscal Note Funding in the amount of $30,717 is available in the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Operating Budget of Austin Water, funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. Purchasing Language: Sole Source. MBE/WBE: Sole source contracts are exempt from the City Code Chapter 2-9B (Minority-Owned and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program); therefore, no subcontracting goals were established. Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: August 20, 2025 - To be reviewed by the Water and Wastewater Commission. Additional Backup Information: The contract will provide software and support services for the Baseform platform that calculates estimates for wastewater flow in all of Austin Water’s (AW) wastewater pipes. The software plays a critical role in reviewing AW’s wastewater collection system to ensure there is sufficient capacity for current customers and assesses capacity for proposed growth. By using this software, AW will be able to accelerate the review of Service Extension Requests and wastewater flow analysis. This is a sole source contract as the software is proprietary and there are no other known contractors, alternative solutions, known resellers, distributors, or dealers on the market. This is a new contract and not replacing an existing contract. If this purchase is not approved, AW will be unable to provide readily available wastewater flow estimates for all of its pipelines. Instead, a manual process would be required for many non-modeled pipes, which is time- consuming and increases response time in conducting capacity assessments for proposed developments. AW currently has readily available wastewater flow estimates for its modeled system pipes, however, the system models do not include all small diameter pipes. City of Austin Water and Wastewater Commission: August 20, 2025 Council Meeting Backup: September 11, 2025 File ID: 25-1652 Item 08 Contract Details: Contract Term Initial Term Optional Extension 1 Optional Extension 2 Optional Extension 3 Optional Extension 4 …
Item 9 Water & Wastewater Commission: August 20, 2025 Council: September 11, 2025 Posting Language ..Title Recommend approval to authorize a contract for construction services for the West 35th Street Water and Wastewater Pipeline Renewal for Capital Delivery Services with Santa Clara Construction, LTD., in the amount of $1,928,531 plus a $192,854 contingency for a total contract amount not to exceed $2,121,385. Funding: $1,497,983 is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Water, and $623,402 is available in the Capital Budget of the Watershed Protection Department. ..Body Lead Department Financial Services Department. Managing Department Capital Delivery Services. Amount and Source of Funding Funding in the amount of $1,497,983 is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Water. Funding in the amount of $623,402 is available in the Capital Budget of the Watershed Protection Department. Purchasing Language: The Financial Services Department issued an Invitation for Bids solicitation IFB 6100 CLMC1091 for these services. The solicitation was issued on April 21, 2025, and closed on June 12, 2025. Of the five offers received, the recommended contractor submitted the lowest responsive offer. A complete solicitation package, including a tabulation of the bids received, is available for viewing on the City’s website. This information can currently be found at: https://financeonline.austintexas.gov/afo/account_services/solicitation/solicitation_details.cfm?sid=140522 . MBE/WBE: This contract will be awarded in compliance with the City Code Chapter 2-9A (Minority-Owned and Women- Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program) by meeting the goals with 68.93% MBE and 1.44% WBE participation. Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: August 20, 2025 – To be reviewed by the Water and Wastewater Commission. Additional Backup Information: The West 35th Street Water and Wastewater Pipeline Renewal project is part of the Renewing Austin Program which replaces and upgrades deteriorated and aging water mains with a documented history of multiple breaks. The program also includes wastewater lines in poor condition within the project area that need replacement. In partnership with the Watershed Protection Department, this project will also upgrade storm drainpipes to reduce flooding risks. This project consists of repairing and replacing existing water and wastewater mains located within the general boundaries of West 35th Street between Exposition Boulevard and MoPac. Water system renewal includes approximately 1,395 linear feet of main along with service lines to individual properties within associated right of way. Wastewater system renewal includes approximately 630 linear feet of main, manholes, and service lines to individual properties. Storm drain improvements include replacing approximately …
August 2025 Downtown Commission Daniel Kavelman, Projects and Policy Manager, Shoal Creek Conservancy A Collaborative Vision for the 3rd Street and Shoal Creek Area The Cypress & Shoal Creek Public Space Strategy was created by Shoal Creek Conservancy and Downtown Austin Alliance in 2021. It aims to make the area safer, more connected, and more inviting through better bikeways, new trail connections, and pedestrian plazas woven together with urban greenery. Through the Cypress & Shoal Public Space Strategy, it is possible to transform forgotten urban pockets into a beautiful, usable, breathable public realm. The name for the strategy is inspired by the historic name for Third Street, originally known as “Cypress Street.” Community Engagement ● Identified as a priority project in Shoal Creek Trail Plan Engagement ● 2019 Council Resolution ● 2020-2021 Development ● Two Rounds of Public Engagement ○ ○ 238 Unique Responses Round 1 245 Unique Responses Round 2 ● Advisory Council and Commissions ○ Urban Transportation ○ PAC and BAC ● Plan published in 2021 Funding ● 12.5M Dedicated to projects in the area in December 2023 ● Potential from downtown developments ● Gap in funding will become clear when project alternatives for the bridge and trestle are published for public input ● Possible sources for additional funding ○ 2026 Bond Program ○ Private donors ○ Other - Preservation Austin, Heritage Grant Program City of Austin - Seaholm Multimodal Connectivity Projects 1. Cesar Chavez Sidewalk 2. Crossing Improvements at West and Walter Seaholm 3. Power Plant Drive 4. Shoal Creek Trail Segment 5. Bridge and Trestle Improvements Power Plant Drive ● Design Options Released January 2025 ● Alternatives 1 and 4 most closely align with Market Plaza Concept ● Public Input under review ● Potential additional improvements ○ Place-making ○ Metrobike Station Bridge and Trestle ● HDR brought on as engineering contractor ● Alternatives will be brought to public by Transportation and Public Works ○ Will have opportunities for public input ● All options include the Shoal Creek Trail underpass Thank you! daniel@shoalcreekconservancy.org ShoalCreekConservancy.org/cypress-shoal-creek
REVISED Item 8 Water & Wastewater Commission: August 20, 2025 Council: September 11, 2025 Posting Language ..Title Recommend approval to authorize a contract for Baseform software and support services for Austin Water with Baseform, Inc., d/b/a Baseform for an initial term of one year with up to four one-year extension options in an amount not to exceed $921,500. Funding: $30,717 $184,500 is available in the FY 2025-2026 Operating Budget of Austin Water, funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. _____ ..Body Lead Department Financial Services Department. Client Department(s) Austin Water. Fiscal Note Funding in the amount of $30,717 $184,500 is available in the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Operating Budget of Austin Water, funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. _____ Purchasing Language: Sole Source. MBE/WBE: Sole source contracts are exempt from the City Code Chapter 2-9B (Minority-Owned and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program); therefore, no subcontracting goals were established. Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: August 20, 2025 - To be reviewed by the Water and Wastewater Commission. Additional Backup Information: The contract will provide software and support services for the Baseform platform that calculates estimates for wastewater flow in all of Austin Water’s (AW) wastewater pipes. The software plays a critical role in reviewing AW’s wastewater collection system to ensure there is sufficient capacity for current customers and assesses capacity for proposed growth. By using this software, AW will be able to accelerate the review of Service Extension Requests and wastewater flow analysis. This is a sole source contract as the software is proprietary and there are no other known contractors, alternative solutions, known resellers, distributors, or dealers on the market. This is a new contract and not replacing an existing contract. If this purchase is not approved, AW will be unable to provide readily available wastewater flow estimates for all of its pipelines. Instead, a manual process would be required for many non-modeled pipes, which is time- consuming and increases response time in conducting capacity assessments for proposed developments. AW currently has readily available wastewater flow estimates for its modeled system pipes, however, the system models do not include all small diameter pipes. City of Austin Water and Wastewater Commission: August 20, 2025 Council Meeting Backup: September 11, 2025 File ID: 25-1652 Item 08 Contract Details: Contract Term Initial Term Optional Extension 1 Optional Extension …
Water Management Strategy Implementation REPORT Water & Wastewater Commission August 20, 2025 Second Quarter 2025, April - June August 2025 Contents 2 First Quarter Summary Notes Regarding Data Water Conservation Updates Water Loss Reduction Updates Reclaimed Water and Onsite Reuse Updates Conservation Outreach Updates Water Supply Project Updates Water Use and GPCD Second Quarter Summary The second quarter of the year (April – June) transitions from the drier winter to one of the wettest months of the year in May. Implementation efforts also transition to meet changing conditions and environments. Landscape water conservation expands for existing and new homes. Increased leak detection for small-diameter pipes. Additional reclaimed customers and usage, while approving onsite reuse permits for future development. Expanded public outreach with springtime messaging. Planning for the aquifer storage and recovery project continued, as well as an emergency implementation plan for indirect potable reuse. Water Conservation Updates Council approved Uniform Plumbing Code with 3 local amendments that implement the Water Forward 2018 Landscape Transformation strategy: • Irrigation pressure reduction components • Limitation of the size of automatic irrigation systems • Requirement of laundry to landscape plumbing Residential landscape rebates – 140% increase over 2024 year to date Staff completed water efficiency audits on 6 City of Austin facilities; immediate action at one facility lowered irrigation consumption by 88% and total use by 21% 4 Water Conservation Metrics Residential Rebate Programs Approved Rebates 50 45 40 35 30 25 20 15 10 5 0 5 Drought Survival Tools Irrigation Upgrades Rainwater Harvesting Rebates WaterWise Landscape WaterWise Rainscape Other Residential Programs Q2 2024-Q1 2025 Q2 2025 Water Conservation Metrics Commercial Rebate Programs Approved Rebates 5 4 3 2 1 0 6 Bucks for Business Other Commercial Programs Q2 2024-Q1 2025 Q2 2025 Water Conservation Metrics Compliance Assessments Number of Compliant Commercial Facilities Number of Compliant Commercial Facilities 3,200 3,180 3,160 3,140 3,120 3,100 3,080 3,060 3,040 3,020 7 300 250 200 150 100 50 0 Landscape Irrigation Assessment Cooling Tower Assessment Vehicle Wash Assessment Q2 2024-Q1 2025 Q2 2025 Q2 2024-Q1 2025 Q2 2025 Water Conservation Strategy Milestones 2025 Milestones Commercial Incentives Progress Pilot an increased rebate for commercial water use audits. Identify opportunities for CII facility owners/managers to benefit from the My ATX Water alerts and information. Landscape transformation Coordinate with COA Development Services Department …
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION Downtown Commission Recommendation Number: 20250820-005: HOMELESSNESS RESPONSE 24-HOUR OASIS ACCESS WHEREAS nearly one-in-three people experiencing homelessness in Austin-Travis County are chronically homeless; and WHEREAS the City has identified alleviating homelessness as a key priority; and WHEREAS the City of Austin adopted the State Homelessness Response System report and modeling (the “Report”) as a guideline to inform investment in the homelessness response system; and WHEREAS the Report states that the number of people seeking homelessness services for the first time has increased dramatically; and WHEREAS that number is expected to continue to rise; and WHEREAS Austin’s Homelessness Response System (“HRS”) serves a diverse population with needs ranging from short-term assistance to permanent housing programs; and WHEREAS short-term services are crucial and effective for meeting the urgent needs of the unhoused; and WHEREAS the Oasis is a safe, welcoming outdoor space on the Austin Resource Center for the Homeless (“ARCH”) campus providing a rare place downtown for unhoused individuals to simply be off the streets, away from businesses, and outside without disruption; and WHEREAS the Oasis provides a dignified place for people to meet their basic needs—like showering and resting—away from storefronts, parks, or sidewalks—helping to reduce the visible effects of unsheltered homelessness while also improving hygiene, health outcomes, and access to services; and WHEREAS by offering a consistent, supportive space, the Oasis contributes to a more orderly and compassionate downtown, while fostering long-term solutions to chronic homelessness; and WHEREAS, due to its proximity to the ARCH and other homeless services, the Oasis provides dignity, relief, and connection to the support needed for stability and well-being; and WHEREAS currently the Oasis is only open to the unhoused during the day from 8:00 AM to 7:00 PM seven days a week, turning out onto the streets at night after 7:00PM those accessing the Oasis during the day; and WHEREAS with adequate funding, the Oasis could remain a 24-hour refuge for the unhoused giving them an alternative to being on the streets; and WHEREAS the ARCH’s proximity to Austin’s entertainment district means weekend evenings see an influx of people accessing the bars and restaurants along 6th Street and Red River Street; and WHEREAS the cost of providing 24-hour access to the Oasis on Fridays and Saturdays with associated services would be $75,000.00 per year; and WHEREAS it is the considered opinion of the Downtown Commission that the benefit of providing 24-hour Oasis …
Public Projects Review • Mission • Who are we? • Goals • Process Mission Our mission is to properly steward financial resources of capital and publicly funded projects by providing a timely and collaborative permitting review process. Who are we? Who are we? • Projects • Publicly Funded • Critical Infrastructure • Schools • Convention Center • Airport Expansion Development Program • Parks • Austin Light Rail Goals • Facilitate collaborative conversations between Design Teams and COA Code Review subject matter experts while Design Teams proactively develop site plans, providing code guidance along engineering milestones. • Provide Design Teams with consistent review expectations and project review timelines. • Collaborate across partner departments and host inclusive meetings. • Discuss the possibility for waivers, variances, Alternative Methods of Compliance, and Alternative Equivalent Compliance. Goals • Utilize consultations to reduce the amount of back-and-forth communications with Review Staff. • Work through the “Heartburn Issues”; discuss potential responses to comments to ensure resolution. • • Increase transparency of the site plan review process by providing recorded meetings, meeting minutes with “next steps”, and dedicated Project Coordinators functioning as single points of contact. Identify best permitting paths for projects. Process Flow Chart Thank you! Tera Villaret, Capital Program Consultant, 512- 974-2361 or tera.villaret@austintexas.gov
Commission Process and Future Presentations • Overlap with BEATF – Several members serving in both organizations, and BEATF requirements will have higher priority through Spring 2026 • BOC only scheduled nine meetings in 2025 and struggled to reach quorum in several of those; on more than one occasion invited guest presenters to provide agenda topics • Only three (four including APH) remaining Departments with >27% CIP Bond Funding unspent (plus APH); not enough meaningful updates from other Departments as bond- funded projects closing out • Consider quarterly schedule (to include bond sale update, annual elections) • Discussion: • Sunsetting Guidance (October 15) • Informal Schedule Reduction in 2026 • Steps to Formalize Bylaws Revision • Align with 2026 Bond Timeline 2016 Transportation 2018 Library and Cultural 2018 Library and Cultural 2018 Library and Cultural 2018 Open Space 2018 Parks and Recreation 2018 Public Safety 2018 Public Safety 2018 Transportation 2018 Housing 2020 Transportation 2022 Housing Balance Obligated Appropriation $184,000,000 $175,707,952 % Obl % Rem TPW $720,000,000 $522,468,790 $197,531,210 72.6% 27.4% $6,987,933 79.7% 20.3% APL $34,500,000 $27,512,067 $27,000,000 EDD $9,838,169 $17,161,831 36.4% 63.6% $66,500,000 $37,643,703 $28,856,297 56.6% 43.4% PARD WPD $8,292,048 95.5% 4.5% PARD $149,000,000 $124,418,063 $24,581,937 83.5% 16.5% $368,339 97.2% 2.8% AFD EMS $44,902 99.8% 0.2% TPW $160,000,000 $117,809,190 $42,190,810 73.6% 26.4% AHD $250,000,000 $234,486,056 $15,513,944 93.8% 6.2% TPW $460,000,000 $283,852,219 $176,147,781 61.7% 38.3% $350,000,000 $69,465,166 $280,534,834 19.8% 80.2% AHD $13,000,000 $12,631,661 $25,000,000 $24,955,098
Overview • Austin Flood History • Austin Flood Challenges • Flood Preparedness Strategy • Funding • Rain to River • Questions Austin Flood Challenges • Atlas 14 data shows Austin is experiencing more frequent and heavier rainfall • Austin has shallow soils and world record rainfall rates • 10% of land in Austin is in the floodplain and subject to flash flooding • More than 10,000 buildings and 400 roads are prone to flooding during a 100-year flood National Flood Insurance Program • Participated since 1983 • Must adopt and enforce floodplain regulations • Provides availability of federally-backed flood insurance to residents • Required for federal disaster funding 5 Purpose of Floodplain Regulations • Public safety • Reduce flood risk to residents, buildings, and roads • Minimize flood risk for new development • Make Austin more resilient 6 March 1974 - Waterway Ordinance Establishes 25-year floodplain protection, natural and traditional character Floodplain Regulation Timeline September 1974 • Austin enters FEMA emergency program • First floodplain maps 1983 Floodplain regulations become effective 2019 Floodplain regulations update in response to Atlas 14 1974 1981 1983 2003 2019 May 1981 Memorial Day Flood September 1981 Initial FEMA FIRM date • • Austin enters full NFIP 2003 Floodplain regulations amended to include administrative variance process 7 Floodplain Management Regulations Regulation Regulation Regulation Regulation Regulation Austin Austin Austin Austin Austin FEMA Min. Std. FEMA Min. Std. FEMA Min. Std. FEMA Min. Std. FEMA Min. Std. Increase in flood level No adverse impact Increase in flood level No adverse impact Increase in flood level No adverse impact Increase in flood level No adverse impact Increase in flood level No adverse impact Up to 1 foot Up to 1 foot Up to 1 foot Up to 1 foot Up to 1 foot Freeboard Freeboard Freeboard Freeboard Safe access Safe access Safe access 1 foot overall; 2 1 foot overall; 2 1 foot overall; 2 2 feet feet in some cases feet in some cases feet in some cases 1 foot above 100- 1 foot above 100- 1 foot above 100- year floodplain year floodplain year floodplain 0 feet 0 feet 0 feet 0 feet None None None Substantial Substantial improvement improvement 10-year 10-year cumulative cumulative Permit by permit Permit by permit Watershed conditions Fully developed Existing conditions 8 s g n d i l i u B f o r e b m u N 3,000 2,500 …
REGULAR MEETING of the ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISSION TUESDAY, AUGUST 19, 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) Ryan Puzycki – Secretary (District 7) Alejandra Flores – Parliamentarian (District 5) Luis Osta Lugo (Mayor’s Representative) Scott Boone (District 1) David Fouts (District 2) Lonny Stern (District 3) Vacant (District 4) Christian Tschoepe (District 6) 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 Staff Liaison: Ella Garcia, 512-978-0821 Attorney: Jenna Schwartz, 512-978-0971 Page 1 of 8 AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL 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, August 5, 2025. PUBLIC HEARINGS C14-2025-0032 - Acres West Lot 20 Rezone; District 6 13608 Caldwell Drive, Lake Creek Watershed 2. Rezoning: Location: Owner/Applicant: Austintatious Enterprises, LLC Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: Central Texas Permit Partners (Tisha Ritta) I-RR to SF-6 Recommended Sherri Sirwaitis, 512-974-3057, sherri.sirwaitis@austintexas.gov Planning Department 3. Rezoning: C14-2025-0054 - Rezoning of Lot 31 Block A - The Forest Section One at The Villages Of Spicewood; District 6 11700 Flower Scent Court, Bull Creek Watershed Location: Owner/Applicant: Peijie Li Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: CJW Engineering & Consulting …
ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISION REGULAR CALLED MEETING TUESDAY, AUGUST 5, 2025 The Zoning and Platting convened in a regular called meeting on Tuesday, August 5, 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 6:01 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Hank Smith Betsy Greenberg David Fouts Luis Osta Lugo Christian Tschoepe Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Alejandra Flores Ryan Puzycki Lonny Stern Commissioners Absent: Scott Boone Taylor Major PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Zoning and Platting Commission regular meeting on July 15, 2025. The minutes from the meeting of July 15, 2025, were approved on the consent agenda on Commissioner Flores’ motion, Commissioner Tschoepe’s second, on an 8-0 vote. Commissioners Boone and Major were absent. 1 PUBLIC HEARINGS 2. Conditional Use SPC-2024-0424A - Crow Bar; District 3 Permit: 523 Thompson Lane, Carson Creek, Suburban Watershed Location: Owner/Applicant: Crow Bar (Steve Gee) Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: Element 5 Architecture; PLLC (Drew Randall) Conditional Use Permit for a Cocktail Lounge in the CS-1-CO Zone Recommended Randall Rouda, 512-974-3338, randall.rouda@austintexas.gov Development Services Department The motion to approve Staff’s recommendation of a conditional use permit for a cocktail lounge in the CS-1-CO Zone for SPC-2024-0424A - Crow Bar; District 3, located at 523 Thompson Lane, was approved on the consent agenda on Commissioner Flores’ motion, Commissioner Tschoepe’s second, on an 8-0 vote. Commissioners Boone and Major were absent. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 3. Discussion and action regarding the September 12, 2023, Planning Commission Recommendation to Council to establish a Regulatory Plan for the area generally bounded to the east by Capital of Texas Hwy 360, to the south by the north shoreline of Lake Austin, to the west by 620, and to the north by Boulder Lane and Bull Creek. (Sponsored by Vice Chair Greenberg and Commissioner Tschoepe) The motion to approve and transmit to the Austin City Council the recommendation that is regarding the September 12, 2023, Planning Commission Recommendation to Council to establish a Regulatory Plan for the area generally bounded to the east by Capital of Texas Hwy 360, to the south by the north shoreline of Lake Austin, to the west by 620, and to the north by Boulder Lane and Bull Creek was approved with the following friendly amendment on motion by Vice Chair …
