1 ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION MOTION 20210505 003b Date: May 5, 2021 Seconded by: Katie Coyne Subject: Central Health Planned Unit Development, C814-2020-0132 Motion by: Kevin Ramberg RATIONALE: WHEREAS, the Environmental Commission recognizes the applicant is requesting a to change zoning from P to PUD. WHEREAS, the Environmental Commission recognizes that staff recommends granting the requested planned unit development (PUD) district zoning, with waivers of certain threshold requirements, established site development standards, land uses, and Code modifications as outlined on backup information provided for this meeting. THEREFORE, the Environmental Commission recommends granting PUD district zoning for the site in accordance with the waivers and conditions provided in backup with the following Environmental Commission Condition: 1. The Environmental Commission requests the applicant increase, to the maximum extent practicable, their Austin Energy Green Building Rating to 3 or greater and integrate Functional Green principles where available. VOTE 8-0 Approved By: For: Bedford, Thompson, Brimer, Coyne, Ramberg, Barrett Bixler, Bristol, and Guerrero Against: None Abstain: None Recuse: None Absent: Creel Linda Guerrero, Environmental Commission Chair
COMMISSION FOR WOMEN RECOMMENDATION 20210505-02a Date: May 5, 2021 Subject: Local Menstrual Health Equity Motioned By: Flannery Bope Seconded By: Juliana Gonzales Recommendation to Council WHEREAS, the Commission for Women (“Commission”) of the City of Austin (“City”) serves as an advisory body that advocates for and inspires the City Council (“Council”) and City Manager to prioritize women’s quality of life, so that Austin becomes the most equitable city in the nation for women and girls; and WHEREAS, the average woman has her period for 2,535 days of her life, which is about seven years, and will spend about $18,000 on menstrual products. Tampons and pads are subject to sales tax and not covered by food stamps. For women below the poverty line, this means they may go without menstrual products, which may lead to missed work and school; and WHEREAS, the commission requested, via recommendation 20190814-0303 on July 10, 2019, funding be put in place for the development and enactment of a menstrual equity program in all City facilities, and worked with Austin Public Health to launch a menstrual equity pilot program at several City facilities, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the Commission recommends that Council expand Austin Public Health’s original initiative through the following: 1. Providing free menstrual products in the following spaces: a. Showers and bathrooms accessible to people experiencing homelessness, such as those listed in the COA COVID-19 Basic Needs Map b. Austin Public Health facilities like the Neighborhood Centers and Sexual Health Clinic. c. All Austin Public Library Facilities d. All community recreation centers and summer camps 2. Providing period care kits through: a. Partnerships with nonprofits like The Other Ones Foundation (TOOF), extending hygiene services to include menstrual products. b. For people experiencing homelessness via the Homeless Outreach Street Team (HOST) and Austin Public Health facilities. c. The Mobile Van Program from the Health Equity Unit d. The Austin Shelter for Women and Children (ASWC) 1 3. Providing educational programming and awareness: a. Developing materials (ex: brochures) about menstruation and menstrual disorders. b. Reference list of Obstetricians and Gynecologists that accept indigent clients in Austin/Travis County area. c. Austin Public Library grow its inventory re: materials about menstruation and menstrual disorders Date of Approval: May 5, 2021 Record of the vote: Unanimous on a 6-0 vote, with four commissioners absent, and one district vacant. Attest: Jonathan Babiak Jonathan Babiak, Staff Liaison 2
ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, May 5, 2021 The Environmental Commission convened in a public meeting on Wednesday, May 5, 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 Jennifer Bristol Commissioners Absent: Andrew Creel 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 6:02 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 April 21, 2021 Environmental Commission Meeting Minutes (5 minutes) The minutes of the April 21, 2021 Environmental Commission Meeting were approved on Commissioner Ramberg’s motion, Commissioner Coyne’s second on a 7-0 vote. Commissioner Creel was absent. Commissioner Thompson was off the dais. 1 2. 3. ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION a. PM2.5 Emissions Reduction Plan—Phoebe Romero, Environmental Program Coordinator, Office of Sustainability and Christiane Alepuz, Capital Area Council of Governments Regional Planning and Services Program Coordinator (30 minutes) A motion to recommend updating the region’s voluntary air quality plan to include additional measures targeted at reducing regional PM2.5 air pollution and enhancing awareness of PM air pollution was approved on Commissioner Ramberg’s motion, Commissioner Bedford’s second on a 8-0 vote. Commissioner Creel was absent. PUBLIC HEARINGS a. Consider a request from a private property owner, Patrick Fulker to appeal the Urban Forester’s denial of application for an administrative approval, as provided for in City Code Section 6-3-91, to remove public trees located at 13213 Villa Park Drive, Austin, Texas 78729 (30 minutes) A motion to close the public hearing was approved on Commissioner Ramberg’s motion, Commissioner Thompson’s second on a 8-0 vote. A motion to deny Patrick Fulker’s appeal failed on Commissioner Ramberg’s motion, Commissioner Guerrero’s second on a 4-2 vote. Those voting aye were Commissioners Coyne, Ramberg, Barrett Bixler, and Guerrero. Those voting nay were Commissioners Thompson and Brimer. Those abstaining were Commissioners Bristol and Bedford. Commissioner Creel was absent. A motion to reopen the public hearing was approved unanimously on Commissioner Ramberg’s motion. A motion to close the public hearing was approved on Commissioner Guerrero’s motion, Commissioner Coyne’s …
Water & Wastewater Commission Regular Meeting Minutes May 5, 2021 Approved: June 2, 2021 The Water and Wastewater Commission convened in a regular called meeting on May 5, 2021 via videoconference, in Austin, Texas. AGENDA Commissioners: William Moriarty, (Mayor) Chien Lee, Chair (District 4) Jesse Penn (District 1) Vacant (District 2) Travis Michel (District 3) Commissioners in Attendance: William Moriarty, Jesse Penn, Travis Michel, Chien Lee, Christianne Castleberry, Judy Musgrove, Christy Williams, Grant Fisher, Susan Turrieta Christianne Castleberry, Vice Chair (District 5) Grant Fisher (District 9) Vacant (District 6) Judy Musgrove (District 7) Susan Turrieta (District 10) Christy Williams (District 8) CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 5:31 p.m. by Chair Chien Lee. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Paul Robbins addressed the Commission regarding the City of Austin Utilities’ Customer Assistance Program. A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The minutes from the April 7, 2021 Water and Wastewater regular called meeting were approved on a 9-0 vote on Commissioner Castleberry’s motion and Commissioner Turrieta’s second with two vacancies. B. ITEMS FOR COMMISSION’S REVIEW AND RECOMMENDATION FOR APPROVAL TO CITY COUNCIL 1. Recommend approval to negotiate and execute six multi-term contracts to provide audio/visual and television broadcast equipment and systems, with Charles Leo Walior d/b/a Wooden Horse LLC or Kvasir Systems; Halbrook and Miller, Inc. d/b/a TM Television; Donald Kenneth Martin d/b/a DVSERVE; Heart of Texas Music, Inc.; Ford Audio-Video Systems LLC,; and A & V Holdings Midco, LLC or one of the other qualified offerors to Request For Qualification Statements 5000 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 Blanca Madriz at Austin Water, 512-972-0115 for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Water and Wastewater Commission, please contact Blanca Madriz at Blanca.Madriz@austintexas.gov. Water & Wastewater Commission Regular Meeting Minutes May 5, 2021 Approved: June 2, 2021 BYS4005REBID, each for up to five years for total contract amounts not to exceed $22,000,000, divided among the contractors. Austin Water’s requested authorization is $1,058,000. Recommended by the Water and Wastewater Commission on a 9-0 vote on Commissioner Michel’s motion and Commissioner Musgrove’s second with two vacancies. …
COMMISSION FOR WOMEN MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, May 5, 2021 COMMISSION FOR WOMEN MINUTES The Commission for Women convened for a regular meeting on Wednesday, May 5, 2021 via videoconference. REGULAR MEETING Wednesday, May 5, 2021 Chair Austen called the Commission Meeting to order at 9:03 a.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Rebecca Austen, Chair Flannery Bope, Vice Chair Julia Cuba Lewis Neva Fernandez Juliana Gonzales Diana Melendez Hemali Patel Josie Serrata Sarah Tober Commissioners Absent: Vanessa Bissereth Vacant: District 6 Staff in Attendance: Jonathan Babiak, Office of Civil Rights 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES on April 7, 2021. 2. OLD BUSINESS groups: i. Homelessness a. Consider approval of the minutes from the Commission for Women regular meeting The minutes from the regular meeting on April 7, 2021 were approved on Chair Austen’s motion, Vice Chair Bope’s second on a vote of 9-0, with Commissioner Bissereth absent. a. Discussion and possible action regarding updated from the following working Discussion was held. No action was taken. COMMISSION FOR WOMEN MEETING MINUTES ii. Safety iii. Health Discussion was held. No action was taken. Wednesday, May 5, 2021 The motion to approve a recommendation to the City Council regarding Local Menstrual Health Equity was made on Vice Chair Bope’s, Commissioner Gonzales’ second on a vote of 6-0 with Commissioners Bissereth, Cuba Lewis, Serrata, and Tober absent. iv. Recognition of Equity for Women and Girls Discussion was held. No action was taken. b. Discussion and possible action regarding updates from the Joint Inclusion Discussion was held. No action was taken. c. Discussion and possible action regarding updates from the Winter Storm Review Discussion was held. No action was taken. d. Discussion and possible action regarding 2021 Commission for Women Working Committee. Task Force Groups. e. Discussion and possible action regarding the recommendation for the City of Austin Discussion was held. No action was taken. FY2022 budget. Discussion was held. No action was taken. f. Discussion regarding transition of Commissions to the Civil Rights Office. Discussion was held. No action was taken. 3. NEW BUSINESS Women. a. Discussion and possible action regarding appointments to the Commission for Discussion was held. No action was taken. b. Presentation by Kimberly Theodore Sidey, Program Manager, Austin Community Foundation, and discussion and possible action regarding the Women’s Fund, including research and grant making on addressing the escalating opportunity gap faced by women and especially women of color in the region. Discussion was held. …
AUSTIN – TRAVIS COUNTY EMS ADVISORY BOARD MEETING MINUTES WEDNESDAY, May 5, 2021 The Austin – Travis County EMS Advisory Board convened on May 5, 2021, in Austin, Texas at 9:30 a.m. Board Members in Attendance: Tracy Dalbosco, John Villanacci, Janice Bray, Jerry Staton, Shandel Milburn, April Geruso, Tim Ruttan, Tim Mercer, Dave Williams CALL TO ORDER – The meeting called to order at 9:40 a.m. RECEIVE CITIZEN COMMUNICATIONS/COMMENTS – None 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motion: The minutes for the regular meeting of February 4, 2021 approved on a motion by Board Member Villanacci and seconded by Board Member Milburn on a 9-0 vote. 2. RECOGNITION OF SERVICE: Christopher Ziebell and Lisa Harris Jasper presented awards, that will be mailed out, to two former board members and gave thanks and appreciation for their service. Lisa Harris served on the board from 2015-2020. Christopher Ziebell served on the board from 2012-2020. 3. WELCOME NEW BOARD MEMBERS: Tim Mercer and Dave Williams A welcome was extended to new members. 4. UPDATE OF FY22 EMS BUDGET FY 2021 Totals at a Glance FY 2021 Approved Budget - $102.0 million FY 2021 Positions – Sworn: 643, Civilians: 81.5 FY2021 Sources – Tax Supported: 62.4%, Fees: 37.6% Program Budget Highlights o 14 Additional Sworn FTEs for Community Health Paramedic EMCOT Initiative o 12 New FTEs for New Travis Country EMS/AFD Station o (2) 24 Hour Ambulances – 24 New Sworn FTEs o 8 New Clinical Specialist for C4 – Consult Line o 5 New Commanders (District Command 7) o 4 New Communications Clinical Specialist o 5 New Administrative Staff Positions o 24/72 Schedule FY 2022 Forecast Forecast Budget - $106.3 million estimated FY 2022 Positions – Sworn: 655, Civilians: 81.5 FY 2022 Revenue – 35.8 million EMS Forecast Highlights o Personnel Cost Drivers o 12 New Sworn FTEs for Loop360 Station o Interfund Transfers o Contract Increases o Operating Increases o Remove one-time funding $4.1M $408K $527K $91K $138K ($961K) o Total o *Estimate: The FY2022 Budget is still under development, pending City Council $4.3M* or 4.2% approval. Budget Items Under Review o Program Leadership Enhancements - $962K o Assistant Chief (1) o Division Chiefs (3) o Communications Commanders (2) o Phasing in FTEs to standardize staffing levels at all stations (12 FTEs per station) - o Community Relations and Injury Prevention Investment - …
Versión en español a continuación. African American Resource Advisory Commission Schedule Meeting May 4, 2021 African American Resource Advisory Commission to be held 4, 2021 with Social Distancing Modifications Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers must register in advance (May 3, 2021 by noon). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the MAY 4, 2021, AFRICAN RESOURCE ADVISORY COMMISSION Meeting, members of the public must: •Call or email the board liaison at LINDA HAYES – 512-974-6282 lindak.hayes@austintexas.gov no later than noon, (the day before the meeting). The information required is the speaker name, item number(s) they wish to speak on, whether they are for/against/neutral, and a telephone number or email address. •Once a request to speak has been called in or emailed to the board liaison, residents will receive either an email or phone call providing the telephone number to call on the day of the scheduled meeting. •Speakers must call in at least 15 minutes prior to meeting start in order to speak, late callers will not be accepted and will not be able to speak. •Speakers will be placed in a queue until their time to speak. •Handouts or other information may be emailed to LINDA HAYES - lindak.hayes@austintexas.gov by Noon the day before the scheduled meeting. This information will be provided to Board and Commission members in advance of the meeting. •If this meeting is broadcast live, residents may watch the meeting here: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch- atxn-live Reunión del African American Resource Advisory Commission Schedule Meeting FECHA de la reunion (May 4, 2021) La junta se llevará con modificaciones de distanciamiento social Se permitirán comentarios públicos por teléfono; no se permitirá ninguna entrada en persona. Todos los oradores deben registrarse con anticipación (May 3, 2021 antes del mediodía). Todos los comentarios públicos se producirán al comienzo de la reunión. Para hablar de forma remota en la reunión, los miembros del público deben: • Llame o envíe un correo electrónico al enlace de la junta en LINDA HAYES – 512-974-6282 lindak.hayes@austintexas.gov a más tardar al mediodía (el día antes de la reunión). La información requerida es el nombre del orador, los números de artículo sobre los que desean hablar, si están a favor / en contra / neutrales, y un número de teléfono o dirección de correo electrónico. • Una vez que se …
Care Strategies Committee Meeting of the HIV Planning Council Tuesday, May 04, 2021 Care Strategies Committee Meeting to be held 05/04/2021 with Social Distancing Modifications Public comment will be allowed via Microsoft Teams; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers must register in advance (05/03/2021 by Noon). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the May 04, 2021 HIV Planning Council Meeting, residents must: •Call or email the board liaison at (512) 972-5806 and Jaseudia.Killion@austintexas.gov no later than noon, (the day before the meeting). The information required is the speaker name, item number(s) they wish to speak on, whether they are for/against/neutral, and a telephone number or email address. •Once a request to speak has been called in or emailed to the board liaison, residents will receive either an email or phone call providing the telephone number to call on the day of the scheduled meeting. •Speakers must call in at least 15 minutes prior to meeting start in order to speak, late callers will not be accepted and will not be able to speak. •Speakers will be placed in a queue until their time to speak. •Handouts or other information may be emailed to Jaseudia.Killion@austintexas.gov by Noon the day before the scheduled meeting. This information will be provided to Board and Commission members in advance of the meeting. •If this meeting is broadcast live, residents may watch the meeting here: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch- atxn-live Versión en español a continuación. Reunión del Care Strategies Committee Meeting of the HIV Planning Council la folletos junta en FECHA de la reunion ( Tuesday, May 04, 2021) La junta se llevará con modificaciones de distanciamiento social Se permitirán comentarios públicos por teléfono; no se permitirá ninguna entrada en persona. Todos los oradores deben registrarse con anticipación (05/03/2021 antes del mediodía). Todos los comentarios públicos se producirán al comienzo de la reunión. Para hablar de forma remota en la reunión, los miembros del público deben: • Llame o envíe un correo electrónico al enlace de (512) 972-5806 and Jaseudia.Killion@austintexas.gov a más tardar al mediodía (el día antes de la reunión). La información requerida es el nombre del orador, los números de artículo sobre los que desean hablar, si están a favor / en contra / neutrales, y un número de teléfono o dirección de correo electrónico. • Una vez que se haya llamado o enviado por correo …
Versión en español a continuación. Executive Committee Meeting of the HIV Planning Council TUESDAY, May 04, 2021 Executive Committee Meeting to be held May 04, 2021 with Social Distancing Modifications Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers must register in advance (05/03//2021 by noon). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the May 04, 2021 HIV Planning Council Meeting, members of the public must: •Call or email the board liaison at (512) 972-5806 and Jaseudia.Killion@austintexas.gov no later than noon, (the day before the meeting). The information required is the speaker name, item number(s) they wish to speak on, whether they are for/against/neutral, and a telephone number or email address. •Once a request to speak has been called in or emailed to the board liaison, residents will receive either an email or phone call providing the telephone number to call on the day of the scheduled meeting. •Speakers must call in at least 15 minutes prior to meeting start in order to speak, late callers will not be accepted and will not be able to speak. •Speakers will be placed in a queue until their time to speak. •Handouts or other information may be emailed to Jaseudia.Killion@austintexas.gov by Noon the day before the scheduled meeting. This information will be provided to Board and Commission members in advance of the meeting. •If this meeting is broadcast live, residents may watch the meeting here: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch- atxn-live la junta en Reunión del Executive Committee Meeting of the HIV Planning Council TUESDAY, May 04, 2021 FECHA de la reunion (Mayo 04, 2021) La junta se llevará con modificaciones de distanciamiento social Se permitirán comentarios públicos por teléfono; no se permitirá ninguna entrada en persona. Todos los oradores deben registrarse con anticipación (05/03/2021 antes del mediodía). Todos los comentarios públicos se producirán al comienzo de la reunión. Para hablar de forma remota en la reunión, los miembros del público deben: • Llame o envíe un correo electrónico al enlace de (512) 972-5806 and Jaseudia.Killion@austintexas.gov a más tardar al mediodía (el día antes de la reunión). La información requerida es el nombre del orador, los números de artículo sobre los que desean hablar, si están a favor / en contra / neutrales, y un número de teléfono o dirección de correo electrónico. • Una vez que se haya llamado o enviado …
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET CASE: C14-2021-0056 – 1609 Matthews Lane Rezoning DISTRICT: 5 ZONING FROM: SF-2 ZONING TO: MF-3 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) 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 4, 2021: CITY COUNCIL ACTION: June 3, 2021: ORDINANCE NUMBER: ISSUES: The Applicant wishes to discuss the Staff recommendation. 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). 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. B11 of 17 C14-2021-0056 Page 2 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 ten residential 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 commercial facilities, generally in more centrally located areas, and in other selected areas where medium density multiple use is desirable. The maximum height is 40 feet. Staff Recommendation: The multifamily residence – low density (MF-2) district is intended for multifamily developments with a maximum density of up to 23 units per acre, dependent on unit size. This …
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET CASE: C14-2021-0050 – Southpark Meadows Plaza DISTRICT: 5 ZONING FROM: GR-CO ZONING TO: GR-MU-CO ADDRESS: 9505 Alice Mae Lane TOTAL SITE AREA: 6.963 acres PROPERTY OWNER: Southpark Meadows Plaza, LP AGENT: Cunningham-Allen, Inc. (Mitchell Kalogridis) (Richard G. Couch) CASE MANAGER: Wendy Rhoades (512-974-7719, wendy.rhoades@austintexas.gov) STAFF RECOMMENDATION: The Staff recommendation is to grant community commercial – mixed use – conditional overlay (GR-MU-CO) combining district zoning. The Conditional Overlay prohibits the following uses: drop-off recycling collection facility, pawn shop services and service station. For a summary of the basis of Staff’s recommendation, see case manager comments on page 2. ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: May 4, 2021: CITY COUNCIL ACTION: June 3, 2021: ORDINANCE NUMBER: ISSUES: None at this time. CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: The subject rezoning area consists of three platted lots with access taken to West Slaughter Lane and Alice Mae Lane, a private roadway extending north-south and serving existing multifamily portions of the Southpark Meadows development. The property is undeveloped and zoned community commercial – conditional overlay (GR-CO) district since Council approved rezoning of the larger Southpark Meadows property which extends west to South 1st Street in mid-2006. The Conditional Overlay establishes development regulations for height, the street side yard, building coverage, impervious cover, and the maximum floor-to- area ratio, and establishes drop-off recycling collection facility, pawn shop services, B21 of 17 C14-2021-0050 Page 2 residential treatment, and service station as prohibited uses. Please refer to Exhibits A (Zoning Map), A-1 (Aerial Exhibit) and B (2006 Zoning Ordinance). There are single family residences in the Park Ridge subdivision across Slaughter Lane to the north (I-RR; I-SF-4A), commercial and retail uses within the Southpark Meadows shopping center to the east and south (GR-CO), two apartment complexes to the southwest (GR-MU- CO), and an assisted living center directly west, and financial services and retail services fronting West Slaughter Lane (GR-CO). The Imagine Austin Growth Concept Map identifies West Slaughter Lane as an Activity Corridor which is a reflection of both the land uses along this roadway and the available transportation options. The Applicant’s rezoning request is to twofold: to add the – Mixed Use overlay and remove some components of the Conditional Overlay. Thus, the proposed rezoning is community commercial – mixed use – conditional overlay (GR-MU-CO) combining district so that the property may be developed with up to 130 apartment units. The Applicant desires to …
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET CASE: C14-2020-0146 (11705 Research Blvd Zoning) DISTRICT: 6 ZONING FROM: LI-CO TO: LI The applicant is requesting a rezoning to remove the conditional overlay that requires the following on the property: 1) Building height is limited to a maximum of 40 feet. 2) The following uses are prohibited: Scrap and Salvage Automotive Rentals Automotive Sales Resource Extraction Basic Industry Convenience Storage Automotive Repair Automotive Washing Hotel-Motel Vehicle Storage 3) The following uses shall be prohibited on approximately 1.67 acres on the rear portion of the property for a depth of 150 feet: General Warehousing and Distribution Equipment Repair Services Equipment Sales Kennels 4) Development on the property shall be subject to the conditions of the Transportation Impact Analysis (TIA) prepared by Watson, Hall and Machemekl Transportation Engineering Consultants, Inc. dated February 1989. 5) No building permit for construction on the property shall be issued unless at the time an application for a building permit is submitted all city requirements have been met and one of the following has occurred: i. a site plan for development of the property or any portion of the property has been approved and released by the City of Austin or construction contracts have been awarded for roadway improvements along U.S. Highway 183 between the Williamson County Line and Balcones Drive. ii. ADDRESS: 11705 Research Boulevard Service Road Northbound SITE AREA: 5.580 acres (243,065 sq. ft.) PROPERTY OWNER: 3M Company AGENT: Drenner Group, PC (Amanda Swor) CASE MANAGER: Sherri Sirwaitis (512-974-3057, sherri.sirwaitis@austintexas.gov) STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends LI-CO, Limited Industrial Conditional Overlay Combining District, zoning. The conditional overlay will maintain the following conditions from the current zoning ordinance for this property (Ordinance No. 900118-B): 1 of 28B-3 C14-2020-0146 2 1) The following uses are prohibited on the Property: Scrap and Salvage Resource Extraction Basic Industry Vehicle Storage portion of the property for a depth of 150 feet: General Warehousing and Distribution Equipment Sales Equipment Repair Services Kennels 2) The following uses shall be prohibited on approximately 1.67 acres on the rear ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: April 20, 2021: Approved staff's request for a postponement to May 4, 2021, by consent (9-0, J. Kiolbassa – absent); H. Smith- 1st, D. King – 2nd. May 4, 2021 CITY COUNCIL ACTION: ORDINANCE NUMBER: 2 of 28B-3 C14-2020-0146 ISSUES: 3 The staff and the applicant conducted research to find the Transportation Impact Analysis (TIA) …
MEMORANDUM ************************************************************************ TO: Zoning and Platting Commission Members FROM: Sherri Sirwaitis Housing and Planning Department DATE: April 29, 2021 RE: ************************************************************************ The staff would like to request a postponement of the above mentioned case for two weeks to May 18, 2021. The staff is asking for this postponement to complete our review of this rezoning request. The postponement request was made in a timely manner and meets the Zoning and Platting Commission’s policy. C14-2021-0003 (Sun Auto) Postponement Request; District 6 1 of 1B-4
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET TO: GR DISTRICT: 6 CASE: C14-2021-0038 (Pond Springs Rezone) ZONING FROM: I-RR ADDRESS: 13171 Pond Springs Road SITE AREA: 0.486 acres (21,170 sq. ft.) PROPERTY OWNER: Lorraine Rae Bier AGENT: Keepers Land Planning (Ricca Keepers) CASE MANAGER: Sherri Sirwaitis (512-974-3057, sherri.sirwaitis@austintexas.gov) STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends GR-CO, Community Commercial-Conditional Overlay Combining District, zoning. The conditional overlay will prohibit Automotive Rentals, Automotive Repair Services, Automotive Sales, and Automotive Washing (of any type) and Pawn Shop Services uses on the property. ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: May 4, 2021 CITY COUNCIL ACTION: ORDINANCE NUMBER: B51 of 13 ISSUES: N/A CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: The property in question is currently developed with a 4,960 sq. ft. office building located at the northeast corner of Turtle Rock Road and Pond Springs Road. This property was designated with interim zoning (I-RR) when it was annexed by the city in 2005 through case C7A-05-014. There are duplex residences to the north. The lot to the south, across Pond Springs Road, is zoned GR-CO and is developed with a religious assembly use. To the east, there is a vacant lot and an equipment sales use. Across Turtle Rock Road to the west, there is a convenience store/gas station and a retail center that are zoned GR-CO. The applicant is asking for permanent commercial zoning to develop a day care use at this location (please see Applicant’s Request Letter – Exhibit C). The staff recommends GR-CO, Community Commercial-Conditional Overlay Combining District, zoning. The site under consideration meets the intent of the GR district. The Community Commercial District is appropriate at this location as the property fronts onto a major arterial road, Pond Springs Road. GR zoning will permit office, civic and commercial uses that will serve the surrounding residential developments to the north. The proposed conditional overlay is consistent with the GR-CO zoning to the west, across Turtle Rock Road, and is appropriate for a property with floodplain concerns. The applicant agrees with the staff’s recommendation. BASIS OF RECOMMENDATION: 1. The proposed zoning should be consistent with the purpose statement of the district sought. The Community Commercial (GR) district is the designation for an office or other commercial use that serves neighborhood and community needs and that generally is accessible from major traffic ways. GR zoning is appropriate at this location as the property fronts onto a major arterial road, Pond Springs Road. 2. …
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET TO: MF-3 CASE: C14-2021-0043 (Plains Trail Multifamily Rezone) DISTRICT: 4 ZONING FROM: NO ADDRESS: 11205 Plains Trail SITE AREA: 0.24 acres (10,468 sq. ft.) PROPERTY OWNER: Purple Estate Austin LLC (Bedi Guneet) AGENT: Thrower Design, LLC (A. Ron Thrower) CASE MANAGER: Sherri Sirwaitis (512-974-3057, sherri.sirwaitis@austintexas.gov) STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends MF-3, Multifamily Residence-Medium Density District, zoning. ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: May 4, 2021 CITY COUNCIL ACTION: ORDINANCE NUMBER: 1 of 12B-6 C14-2021-0043 ISSUES: N/A CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: 2 The property in question is a 10,468 sq. ft. vacant lot that fronts onto Plains Trail. Surrounding uses include an office center to the north, an office an undeveloped area to the south, a fire station and office/warehouse uses to the east and a bank and single-family residences to the west. The applicant is requesting MF-3 zoning to develop a multifamily use on the site. The property in question meets the intent of the Multifamily Residence-Medium Density district. The proposed MF-3 zoning is located on a local street adjacent to existing office uses to the north (zoned LR) and south (zoned NO) and multifamily (MF-3-CO) zoning further to the south along Plain Trail. The proposed MF-3 zoning will provide a transition in the intensity of uses along Plains Trail from the commercial zoning at the intersection at W. Braker Lane to the office and multifamily zoning to the south. The applicant agrees with the staff’s recommendation. BASIS OF RECOMMENDATION: 1. The proposed zoning should be consistent with the purpose statement of the district sought. Multifamily residence medium density (MF-3) district is the designation for multifamily use with a maximum density of up to 36 units per acre, depending on unit size. An MF-3 district designation may be applied to a use in a multifamily residential area located near supporting transportation and commercial facilities in a centrally located area or in an area for which medium density multifamily use is desired. 2. The proposed zoning should promote consistency and orderly planning. The proposed zoning will promote consistency and orderly planning because the property in question is located on a local street adjacent to existing office uses to the north and south and multifamily zoning further to the south along Plain Trail. The proposed MF-3 zoning will provide a transition in the intensity of uses along Plains Trail from the commercial zoning at the intersection at W. Braker …
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET TO: GR-MU DISTRICT: 1 CASE: C14-2021-0031 (Johnny Morris Rezone 2) ZONING FROM: SF-2 ADDRESS: 7010 Johnny Morris Road SITE AREA: 13.45 acres PROPERTY OWNER: Arabon Real Estate, LLC (Chris Coggin) AGENT: Thrower Design LLC (A. Ron Thrower) CASE MANAGER: Sherri Sirwaitis (512-974-3057, sherri.sirwaitis@austintexas.gov) STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends GR-MU-CO, Community Commercial-Mixed Use Combining District, zoning, with a conditional overlay to prohibit the following uses: Automotive Rentals Automotive Repair Services Automotive Sales Automotive Washing (of any type) Exterminating Services Pawn Shop Services Drive-thru fast-food Funeral Services ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: May 4, 2021 CITY COUNCIL ACTION: ORDINANCE NUMBER: 1 of 16B-7 C14-2021-0031 2 ISSUES: N/A CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: The property in question is 13+ acre tract of land that is currently zoned SF-2 and developed with a single-family residence that has access to Johnny Morris Road. To the north, there is the parkland that is zoned P and lots that are developed with single-family residences zoned SF-4A. To the east, there is a 4.059 acre undeveloped area, that was recently rezoned GR- MU-CO through case C14-2020-0090 – please see Area Case Histories below (Johnny Morris Road Rezoning). The lots across Johnny Morris Road, are developed with single- family residential uses zoned SF-2. To the south, there is a Smart Housing development that was zoned through case C14-05-0156.SH – please see Area Case Histories below (6200 Loyola Lane) and developing multifamily use with amenities that was zoned GR-MU-CO through case C14-2018-0117 – please see Area Case Histories below (Loyola Loft Apartments). To the west, is floodplain and the Southern Walnut Creek Greenbelt. The applicant stated in their rezoning application that they are requesting GR-MU zoning to develop a mix of multifamily and commercial uses at this location in the future. The staff recommends GR-MU-CO zoning for the site under consideration. The proposed Community Commercial-Mixed Use zoning is consistent with the permitted uses/site development standards along Johnny Morris Road from the GR-MU-CO zoning at the arterial intersection of Loyola Lane and Johnny Morris Road to the SF-4A zoning/residential uses to the north. The proposed GR-MU-CO zoning will allow for the development of a combination of residential, office and commercial uses that are appropriate on an arterial roadway within a neighborhood center (Colony Park Station Neighborhood Center) and near and activity corridor (0.30 a mile from the Loyola Lane Activity Corridor). The property is adjacent to parkland and …
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET CASE: C14-2021-0027 – Urbana II DISTRICT: 1 ZONING FROM: SF-4A and GR-CO TO: (Tract 1) MF-2 (Tract 2) GR-MU-V-CO ADDRESS: 11501, 11503, 11507, 11509, 11511, 11513, 11601 Wedgewood Drive and 914, 1000½ Braker Lane. SITE AREA: (Tract 1): 22.6 acres (984,456 sq. ft.) (Tract 2): 4.843 acres (210,961 sq. ft.) PROPERTY OWNER: Big Opp Zone, LLC, (Stacy Dukes-Rhone) CASE MANAGER: Mark Graham (512-974-3574, mark.graham@austintexas.gov) AGENT: Husch Blackwell, LLP, (Nikelle Meade) STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff’s recommendation is to grant multifamily residence, low density (MF-2) district zoning on tract 1, and community commercial - mixed use – vertical mixed use building - conditional overlay (GR-MU-V-CO) combining district zoning on tract 2. The CO is a list of prohibited uses: (Alternative Financial Services, Bail Bond Services, Pawn Shop Services, Residential Treatment, Service Station.) For a summary of the basis of staff’s recommendation, see case manager comments below. ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: May 4, 2021 CITY COUNCIL ACTION: June 10, 2021 ORDINANCE NUMBER: 1 of 13B-9 C14-2021-0027 2 ISSUES This is one of three related zoning cases that are divided by Wedgewood Drive and Plaza Drive rights-of-way. Urbana I, (C14-2021-0026) is a request to rezone 4.210 acres at the northwest corner of Wedgewood Drive and Plaza Drive from DR to GR-MU-CO. This case, Urbana II (C14-2021- 0027) is a request to rezone 27.443 acres northeast of the intersection of Wedgewood Drive and Braker Lane from SF-4A, and GR-CO to MF-2 (Tract 1); and to GR-MU-V-CO (Tract2). Urbana III (C14-2021-0028) is a request to rezone 3.394 acres from SF-2, SF-4A and GR-CO to MF-2 (Tract 1) and GR-MU-V-CO (Tract 2). CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: Request Applicant requests rezoning a 27.443-acre tract of undeveloped land from single family residence, small lot (SF-4A) district and community commercial – conditional overlay (GR-CO) combining district zoning to multifamily residential, low density (MF-2) district zoning (Tract 1) and community commercial – mixed use –vertical mixed use building- conditional overlay (GR- MU-V-CO) combining district zoning (Tract 2) The applicant proposes to develop 558 residential units on the two tracts. Tract 1 is the 22.60 acre (984,456 sq. ft.) northern tract that would be zoned MF-2 with this request and developed with multifamily, low density, residences. The MF-2 district limits building height to 3 stories and 40 feet. Compatibility standards would further limit the height of buildings closer than 100 feet from single family homes. Building coverage …
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET CASE: C14-2021-0028 – Urbana III DISTRICT: 1 ZONING FROM: Tract 1: SF-2 and SF-4A GR-CO and SF-4A ADDRESS: 11300, 11302, 11304, 11306, 11308, 11310, 11400, 11402, 11404, 11406, 11408 Wedgewood Drive SITE AREA: 3.394 acres (147,842 sq. ft.) To: Tract 1: MF-2 Tract 2: GR-MU-V-CO PROPERTY OWNER: Big Opp Zone, LLC, (Stacy Dukes-Rhone) CASE MANAGER: Mark Graham (512-974-3574, mark.graham@austintexas.gov) AGENT: Husch Blackwell, LLP, (Nikelle Meade) STAFF RECOMMENDATION: The Staff recommendation for Tract 1, is to grant multifamily residence, low density (MF- 2) district zoning. The Staff Recommendation for Tract 2 is to grant community commercial - mixed use- vertical mixed use building - conditional overlay (GR-MU-V-CO) combining district zoning. The conditional overlay is a list of prohibited uses: Alternative financial services, Bail bond services, Pawn shop services, Residential treatment and Service Station. For a summary of the basis of staff’s recommendation, see case manager comments below. ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: May 4, 2021: CITY COUNCIL ACTION: June 10, 2021: ORDINANCE NUMBER: 1 of 11B-10 C14-2021-0028 2 ISSUES This is one of three related zoning cases that are divided by Wedgewood Drive and Plaza Drive rights-of-way. Urbana I, (C14-2021-0026) which is a request to rezone 4.210 acres at the northwest corner of Wedgewood Drive and Plaza Drive from DR to GR-MU-CO. Urbana II (C14-2021-0027) is a request to rezone 27.443 acres northeast of the intersection of Wedgewood Drive and Braker Lane from SF-4A, and GR-CO to MF-2 and GR-MU-V-CO. Urbana III, this case, (C14-2021-0028) is a request to rezone 3.394 acres from SF-2, SF-4A and GR-CO to MF-2 (Tract 1) and GR-MU-V- CO (Tract 2). CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: Request Applicant requests rezoning a 3.394-acre tract of undeveloped land from single-family residence, standard lot and single-family residence, small lot (SF-2 & SF-4A) district zoning to multifamily residential, low density (MF-2) district zoning for Tract 1; and, from single-family residence, small lot and community commercial-conditional overlay (SF-4A & GR-CO) combining district zoning to community commercial - mixed use - vertical mixed use building - conditional overlay GR-MU-V-CO) combining district zoning on Tract 2. Tract 1 is the 1.891-acre (82,371 sq. ft.) northern tract that would be developed with multi- family, low density residences with the same (MF-2) zoning as the existing apartments to the west. The Urbana II case, (Tract 1) to the east, across Wedgewood Drive is also proposing multifamily, low density residential (MF-2) district …
