ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET HLC DATE: PC DATE: February 24, 2020 February 25, 2020 CASE NUMBER: C14H-2020-0011 APPLICANT: Historic Landmark Commission HISTORIC NAME: Lavada Durst (“Dr. Hepcat”) House WATERSHED: Boggy Creek ADDRESS OF PROPOSED ZONING CHANGE: 1906 E. 21st Street ZONING FROM: SF-3-NP to SF-3-H-NP SUMMARY STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends the proposed zoning change from single family residence, neighborhood plan (SF-3-NP) combining district to single family residence – Historic Landmark – neighborhood plan (SF-3-H-NP) combining district zoning. QUALIFICATIONS FOR LANDMARK DESIGNATION: Architecture and Historical Associations HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION ACTION: Pending. Will be heard February 24, 2020 as a consent item. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: DEPARTMENT COMMENTS: The house was moved from its location on E. 4th Street to its current location in 2019 to encourage its preservation, and was given to a community member who owns the 21st Street property after her house burned. The house was not recommended for designation in the East Austin Historic Resources Survey (2016). This house reflects a wealth of history in Austin and should be preserved at any cost. The house has significance as an example of mid-1920s working-class bungalow architecture, and long-term historical associations with Lavada Durst, a ground-breaker in race relations in Austin, bridging the gap between white and black through music and sports. Lavada Durst was the first African-American radio announcer in Austin, and brought the races together through his roles as emcee, performer, and director of the Rosewood Playground, promoting local talent presentations at traditionally white venues, such as the Hillside Theater in Zilker Park. He introduced white audiences to African-American music, and his contributions to race relations in Austin are invaluable and incalculable. ACTION: CITY COUNCIL DATE: March 26, 2020 ORDINANCE READINGS: 1ST 2ND 3RD CASE MANAGER: Steve Sadowsky NEIGHBORHOOD ORGANIZATION: BASIS FOR RECOMMENDATION: Architecture: One-story, rectangular-plan, front-gabled frame bungalow with a partial-width inset porch; single and paired 1:1 fenestration; round attic vent in the tympanum of the front gable. ORDINANCE NUMBER: PHONE: 974-6454 1 of 33B-14 The house is a frame vernacular structure, that was a typical housing form for the working class of both races in Austin in the early 20th century; this house is a “step up” from simpler vernacular structures, which had board-and-batten, rather than wood siding, suggesting a higher economic status for the inhabitants of this house over the simpler, smaller working- class houses elsewhere in East Austin. The basic form and features of the …
PLANNING COMMISSION SITE PLAN EXTENSION REVIEW SHEET SP-2014-0444C(XT2) CASE NUMBER: PROJECT NAME: ADDRESS OF SITE: 5708 Sutherlin Road NEIGHBORHOOD PLANNING AREA: Windsor Park NP WATERSHED: Easton Park APPLICANT/ OWNER: Fort Branch (Urban) Sean O’Neil, SWS Sutherlin LLC 6840 N. Campbell Avenue #240 Tucson, AZ 85718-3183 Esteban Gonzalez, WGI 2021 E. 5th Street Ste 200 Austin, TX 78702 PC HEARING DATE: Feb. 25, 2020 COUNCIL DISTRICT: 8 JURISDICTION: Full Purpose (512) 974-2784 (512) 669-5560 rosemary.avila@austintexas.gov AGENT: CASE MANAGER: Rosemary Avila PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT: The applicant is requesting a three year extension to a previously approved site plan. The proposed development is detached condominiums. SUMMARY STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval to extend this site plan permit by three years, from December 18, 2019 to December 18, 2022 based on the case meeting criteria from LDC Section 25-5-62(C). 25-5-63(C) Extension of released site plan by the Land Use Commission: “the Land Use Commission may extend the expiration date of a released site plan beyond the date established by this chapter if the Land Use Commission determines that the request complies with the requirements for extension by the director under 25-5-62 (Extension of Released Site Plan by Director).” 25-5-62(C) The director may extend the expiration date of a released administrative site plan one time for a period of one year if the director determines that there is good cause for the requested extension; and “ (1) the director determines that: (a) the site plan substantially complies with the requirements that apply to a new application for site plan approval; (b) the applicant filed the original application for site plan approval with the good faith expectation that the site plan would be constructed; (c) the applicant constructed at least one structure shown on the original site plan that is suitable for permanent occupancy; or (d) the applicant has constructed a significant portion of the infrastructure required for development of the original site plan; and” 1 of 6B-19 SP-2014-0444C(XT2) Easton Park Site Plan administrative approval, permit expiration 12/18/2018 One year Site Plan Extension administrative approval, permit expiration 12/18/2019 SUMMARY OF SITE PLAN: LAND USE: The site is zoned SF-6-CO-NP, all site calculations are within the allowed amount. The applicant filed the original application for site plan approval with the good faith expectation that the site plan would be constructed. ENVIRONMENTAL: All environmental comments have been cleared. TRANSPORTATION: All transportation comments have been cleared. PREVIOUS APPROVALS 12/18/2015 02/26/2019 …
PLANNING COMMISSION SITE PLAN CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT REVIEW SHEET SPC-2019-0175A PC DATE: 2/25/2020 4910 and 4912 Sunset Trail Williamson Creek (suburban) Austin Montessori School 5006 Sunset Trail Austin, TX 78745 (512) 892-0253 Smith Holt Architecture and Project Management 6301 Manchaca Rd. Suite J Austin, TX 78745 (512) 420-0026 CASE NUMBER: PROJECT NAME: Austin Montessori School ADDRESS: APPLICANT: AGENT: CASE MANAGER: Renee Johns, (512) 974-2711 or Renee.Johns@austintexas.gov WATERSHED: NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN: Westgate Neighborhood PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The applicant proposes a change of use on two existing buildings from Single Family Residential to Day Care Services (Commercial) on two lots zoned SF-2-NP. A Day Care Services (Commercial) use is a Conditional Use in an SF-2 zoning district. SUMMARY STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the conditional use permit. The site plan will comply with all requirements of the Land Development Code prior to its release. SUMMARY STAFF COMMENT ON SITE PLAN: The applicant proposes a Day Care Services (Commercial) use on two existing buildings that were previously residential homes. A use of Day Care Services (Commercial) on lots zoned SF-2 are a Conditional Use that requires Land Use Commission approval according to Land Development Code. The transportation reviewer requires site improvements in order for the proposed Day Care Services (Commercial) use to function properly. The improvements include new parking spaces, a new accessible path, a new sidewalk and driveway modifications. This can be done via site plan exemption after approval of the CUP. PROJECT INFORMATION: SITE AREA ZONING PROPOSED USE PROPOSED IMPERVIOUS COVER PROPOSED BUILDING COVERAGE 9,169 SF, 15.9% PROPOSED BUILDING HEIGHT PROPOSED F.A.R PROPOSED ACCESS PROPOSED PARKING 1 story 0.16:1 Sunset Trail 4 automobile 57,500 SF, 1.32 acres SF-2-NP Day Care Services (Commercial) 21,639.2 SF, 37.6% 1 of 5B-20 SPC-2019-0175A NEIGHBORHOOD ORGANIZATIONS: Austin Independent School District Austin Neighborhoods Council Bike Austin East Oak Hill Neighborhood Association Friends of Austin Neighborhoods Homeless Neighborhood Association Neighborhood Empowerment Foundation Go Austin Vamos Austin Austin Montessori School Page 2 Oak Hills Trail Association Onion Creek Homeowners Association Preservation Austin SELTexas Sierra Club, Austin Regional Group South Austin Neighborhood Alliance Travis County Natural Resources CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT REVIEW AND EVALUATION CRITERIA The following evaluation is included to provide staff position on each point of the conditional use permit criteria. Section 25-5-145 of the Land Development Code states: “The Commission shall determine whether the proposed development or use of a conditional use site plan complies with the requirements of …
PLANNING COMMISSION SITE PLAN CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT REVIEW SHEET CASE NUMBER: SPC-2019-0451A PC DATE: 2/25/2020 PROJECT NAME: 78 Rainey Street CUP ADDRESS OF APPLICATION: 78 Rainey Street AREA: 1,288 sf (footprint of enclosed cocktail lounge structure) / 414 sf (footprint of cocktail lounge outdoor seating area and deck contiguous to enclosed structure) (512) 476-4725 (512) 669-5560 Phone: (512) 974-2711 Renee.Johns@austintexas.gov Ashland Rainey LLC 165 W 73rd St New York, NY 10023 WGI 2021 E. 5th St, Suite 200 Austin, TX 78702 APPLICANT: AGENT: CASE MANAGER: Renee Johns PROPOSED USE: Cocktail Lounge EXISTING ZONING: CBD NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN: N/A PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT: The applicant is requesting a conditional use permit for a cocktail lounge in one existing building located in the historic Rainey Street District, totaling 1,288 sf of indoor space, and a proposed 414 sf outdoor seating area and deck, for a grand total of 1,702 sf of CUP Cocktail Lounge space. The hours of operation will be Monday – Friday 6pm to 2am and Saturday and Sunday 12pm to 2am. No construction will occur with this permit but will be permitted either as a B-plan (construction site plan) or as a site plan exemption. SUMMARY STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the conditional use permit. Cocktail lounge is typically a use allowed in a CBD zoning district, the Waterfront Overlay Rainey sub district triggers the conditional use for the cocktail lounge. Several cocktail lounge uses are already located within this sub district. The site plan will comply with all requirements of the Land Development Code prior to its release. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT REVIEW AND EVALUATION CRITERIA The following evaluation is included to provide staff evaluation on each point of the conditional use permit criteria. Section 25-5-145 of the Land Development Code states: “The Commission shall determine whether the proposed development or use of a conditional use site plan complies with the requirements of this section.” A conditional use site plan must: 1. Comply with the requirements of this title; Staff response: This application complies with the requirements of this title. 1 of 6B-21 2. Comply with the objectives and purposes of the zoning district; Staff response: This application complies with the objectives and purposes of the zoning district. The CBD zoning district allows cocktail lounge use. The Waterfront Overlay Rainey sub district triggers the conditional use for the cocktail lounge. Several cocktail lounge uses are already located within this sub district …
PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD Tuesday, February 25, 2020 - 6:00 p.m. City Hall Board and Commission Room, Room 1101 301 W. 2nd St., Austin, Texas 78701 PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD MEMBERS: Dawn Lewis (D-10), Chair Romteen Farasat (D-4), Vice Chair Richard DePalma (Mayor) Nina Rinaldi (D-1) Anna L. Di Carlo (D-2) Kate Mason-Murphy (D-3) Kim Taylor (D-8) Sarah Faust (D-5) Fred Morgan (D-6) Francoise Luca (D-7) Laura Cottam Sajbel (D-9) AGENDA CALL TO ORDER CITIZEN COMMUNICATION 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. A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Approve the minutes of the Parks and Recreation Board regular meeting of January 28, 2020. B. NEW BUSINESS: DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ITEMS 1. Discussion and possible action regarding selection of members to serve on the Land, Facilities, and Programs Committee and the Joint Committee of the Environmental Commission and Parks and Recreation Board. 2. Discussion and possible action regarding the 2019 Annual Internal Review of the Land, Facilities, and Programs Committee. Presenter: Fred Morgan, Committee Chair, Land, Facilities and Programs Committee 3. Discussion and possible action regarding recommendations associated with the Land Development 4. Discussion and possible action regarding a Board training opportunity. C. STAFF BRIEFINGS & REPORTS* 1. Update on Austin City Limits (ACL) C3 Presents contract. Presenter: Jason Maurer, Sales and Event Manager and Colin Wallis, CEO, Austin Parks Foundation 2. Update on Roy G. Guerrero Park channel stabilization. Presenter: Fred Fuller, Project Manager and Janna Renfro, Engineer, Watershed Protection Department Code. 1 3. Off leash dogs and portable signage in parks. Presenter: Amanda Ross, Natural Resources Programs Division Manager D. ITEMS FROM BOARD MEMBERS 1. Discussion and possible action regarding the Alternative Funding Working Group (Lewis, Farasat, DePalma, Rinaldi). Farasat and Rinaldi). 2. Discussion and possible action regarding the Parking and Mobility Working Group (Cottam Sajbel, 3. Discussion and possible action regarding the Park and Facility Renaming (Ordinance 20160324-021) Working Group (Di Carlo, Farasat, Luca). E. DIRECTOR’S REPORT ON PROGRAM AND PROJECT UPDATES AND EVENTS F. FUTURE ITEMS FROM BOARD MEMBERS ADJOURNMENT * A member of the public may not address a board at a meeting on an item posted as a briefing, per City Code Section 2-1- 44(E). The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal …
PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD January 28, 2020 MINUTES The Parks and Recreation Board convened in a regular meeting on Tuesday, January 28, 2020 at 301 W. 2nd St. in Austin, Texas. Board Members in Attendance: Dawn Lewis; Laura Cottam Sajbel; Richard DePalma; Anna L. Di Carlo; Francoise Luca; Fred Morgan; Kate Mason-Murphy and Nina Rinaldi Board Members Absent: Romteen Farasat and Kimberly Taylor Staff in Attendance: Kimberly McNeeley; Liana Kallivoka; Lucas Massie; Suzanne Piper; Anthony Segura; Sammi Curless; Denisha Cox; Kevin Gomillion; Steven Linnet; Larry Mendez; Thomas Rowlinson; Randy Scott; D’Anne Williams and Ana Sievert A. CALL TO ORDER Chair Lewis called the meeting to order at 6:04p.m. B. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION Sharon Blythe – removal of trees planted by neighborhood at Mountain View Park; homeless camps in parks Kevin Reinis – Austin Rowing Club end of year update Fred McGhee – Oakwood Cemetery chapel restoration Eric Harris – Millwood Neighborhood concerning Walnut Trail through Balcones Park C. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Board Member Morgan made a motion to approve the minutes; Board Member Cottam Sajbel seconded the motion. The motion passed on a vote of 8-0 with Vice Chair Farasat and Board Member Taylor absent. NEW BUSINESS: DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ITEMS Consent 1. Recommendation to approve the 2020 meeting schedule for the Concessions & Contracts Committee according to approved Concessions & Contracts Committee November 12, 2019 Minutes. Board Member Luca made a motion to approve the 2020 meeting schedule for the Concessions & Contracts Committee; Board Member DePalma seconded the motion. The motion passed on a vote of 8-0 with Vice Chair Farasat and Board Member Taylor absent. 1 Non-consent 2. Make a Recommendation to City Council regarding the superiority of the Austin Green Planned Unit Development and Municipal Utility District as it pertains to parkland. Board Member DePalma made a motion to recommend to the City Council regarding the superiority of the Austin Green Planned Unit Development and Municipal Utility District as it pertains to parkland; Board Member Cottam Sajbel seconded the motion. The motion passed on a vote of 8-0 with Vice Chair Farasat and Board Member Taylor absent. 3. Make a Recommendation to City Council to authorize the execution of Amendment No. 1 to the Parkland Improvement, Management, and Operations Agreement for Republic Square Park between the City, Austin Parks Foundation, and the Downtown Austin Parks, LLC. Board Member Luca made a motion to recommend to the …
This report covers the time period of 1/1/2019 to 12/31/2019 (Please note that this is to be completed by the Chair of the board, commission or committee.) Annual Internal Review Land, Facilities and Programs Committee of the Parks and Recreation Board The Land, Facilities and Programs Committee mission statement (per the City Code) is: to serve in an advisory capacity to the full board on issues of development and programs of the public parks, playgrounds, and recreational facilities and the general welfare of the parks, playgrounds and recreational facilities. 1. Describe the board’s actions supporting their mission during the previous calendar year. Address all elements of the board’s mission statement as provided in the relevant sections of the City Code. 2019 Overview The Land, Facilities, and Program Committee (LFPC) of the City of Austin Parks and Recreation Board (PARB) met a total of four times in 2019 – January, February, September and November. Board Member Frank Ward served as chair of the Committee for the early part of 2019 until he was replaced on the Parks and Recreation Board. Board Member Fred Morgan was appointed Chair by the Parks and Recreation Board at its June 25, 2019 meeting. January 2019 LFPC made a recommendation to PARB to recommend to the Department Director the approval of the Givens District Park Master Plan. Action Taken: A motion to approve this item and move it to the full Board for review carried on a vote of 5-0. LFPC made a recommendation to the PARB to recommend to the Department Director the approval of the Little Walnut Creek Greenbelt Master Plan. Action Taken: A motion to approve this item and move it to the full Board for review carried on a vote of 5-0. Page 1 of 3 February 2019 LPFC made a recommendation to the PARB to recommend to City Council approval of the Brush Square Master Plan. Action Taken: A motion to approve this item and move it to the full Board for review carried on a vote 3-0 with 1 member absent. March 2019 No LFPC meeting held due to lack of agenda items. April 2019 No LFPC meeting held due to lack of agenda items. May 2019 No LFPC meeting held due to lack of agenda items. June 2019 No LFPC meeting held due to lack of quorum. July 2019 No LPFC meeting held due to lack of agenda items. …
+ Parks & Recreation Board - February 25, 2020 - 15 YEARS OF PARTNERSHIP $6.2 MILLION FOR PARKS FROM THE 2019 FESTIVAL ALONE $41 MILLION IN PARK INVESTMENTS $5 MILLION IN COMMUNITY INITIATED GRANTS NEIGHBORHOOD COMMUNITY IMPACT UP TO $5,000 UP TO $50,000 $100,000 $850K IN RECREATION & PROGRAMMING STRATEGIC FOCUS ON PARK EQUITY EASTLINK- ST. JOHN- REPUBLIC SQUARE- HARTFORD- DOVE SPRINGS- GREAT PARKS FOR EVERY AUSTINITE
AUSTIN CITY LIMITS MUSIC FESTIVAL PARKS BOARD BRIEFING by OFFICE OF SPECIAL EVENTS and AUSTIN PARKS FOUNDATION AUSTIN PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT (PARD) OVERVIEW PRESENTATION TO: PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD FEBRUARY 25, 2020 http://www.austintexas.gov/parkevents Presentation Overview 1. 2. Joint presentation by Austin Parks and Recreation Department Office of Special Events (PARD OSE) and Austin Parks Foundation (APF) PARD OSE Event History Event Agreement Event Benefits and Revenue to the City Event Foundation Agreement Board and Grant Funding Partnership Benefits 3. APF 1. 2. 3. 1. 2. 3. 4. Questions Event History and Event Overview Events support the PARD Mission – “creating diverse programs and experiences” Public activations serve those who enjoy recreation differently, enhance our image as Austin, celebrate our green spaces and create community. Park events serve purpose – civic celebration Civic celebrations contribute to our economics, culture and sense of place. 1.2 M attendees /year 2002 Austin City Limits Music Festival founded – celebrating 19 years in 2020 2013 Festival occurs 2 weekends in the park (2012 City Council action) 8 stages, approximately 130 bands/year 300,000 attendees, 20% of total park special event visitors 2015 Parkland Events Task Force. Year long public process. Adopted 2017 by Austin City Council. Zilker Metropolitan Park: One of three park locations with codified limits. 6 events – limited to 27 event days Event Agreement All event agreements require payment of established fees and permit costs. All agreements also require post event inspections, and require the event to replace/repair impacts to parks/damages Maintains attendance at established cap 75,000/day or less Maintains 10 set up days and 5 take down days Maintains event commitment to neighborhood patrols, enforcement and direct response 2011 and 2014 ticket fee remittance scaled adjustments 2015 system wide maintenance fee adjustments Benefits and Highlights – City of Austin 1. Paid all City Fees/costs – no fee waivers 2019: $100,000 PARD general fund use fees part of a total of $2.4 M city festival costs/fees PARD Revenue Totals Since 2008: $700,000 use fees, $1 M post reimbursement, and $9.2 M ticket fees ($11 M total) 2. 3. 4. Event funds equipment and staff supplies for the event Event helped establish best practices through testing grounds protection technology in cooperation with PARD (starting in 2009) Environmental Initiatives 1. 2. Rock and recycle. Composting. Compostable cups/ware. …
Approaches to Managing Off Leash Dogs on Parkland Amanda Ross-Division Manager, Natural Resources Austin Parks and Recreation Department February 25, 2020 Levels of Notification & Enforcement Informational-Signage & Notification Voluntary Compliance Through Contact with Park Rangers or Austin Police Department Seek compliance through soft enforcement and provide information to park user First approach of APD and Park Rangers Focused Programing In Concern Areas-Bark Rangers, Pop-up Events Ticketing & Fines/Warnings Park Ranger Joint Efforts with Animal Services Department and Austin Police Department Movable Large Signage Display In Problem Areas Year 1 (2018) 3 Signs Rotated Barton Creek at 360 access Barton Creek at Spyglass Barton Creek at Gus Fruh Bull Creek Greenbelt North Bull Creek District Park Longview Park Mabel Davis Year 2 (2019) 3 Signs Stationary Barton Creek Greenbelt at 360 access Longview Park Bull Creek Year 3 (2020) Signs Rotating Barton Creek Greenbelt Twin Falls Hill of life 360 access Bull Creek Longview Park Mexican American Cultural Center Onion Creek West Austin Park Number of Dogs Off Leash Contacts by Park Rangers October 19-February 20 GIS Tracking To Identify Areas of Concern Park Ranger Notices SOP Being Developed Implement in Concern Areas-Spring 2020 Would only be done in a safe environment Questions
PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA Tuesday, February 25, 2020 The Planning Commission will convene at 6:00 PM on Tuesday, February 25, 2020 at Austin City Hall, Council Chambers 301 W. Second Street, Austin, TX Greg Anderson Awais Azhar Yvette Flores – Secretary Claire Hempel Patrick Howard Fayez Kazi – Chair Conor Kenny – Vice-Chair Carmen Llanes-Pulido Robert Schneider Patricia Seeger Todd Shaw James Shieh – Parliamentarian Jeffrey Thompson Don Leighton-Burwell – Ex-Officio Richard Mendoza – Ex-Officio Ann Teich – Ex-Officio EXECUTIVE SESSION (No public discussion) The Planning 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 CITIZEN COMMUNICATION The first four (4) 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. Facilitator: Cesar Zavala, 512-974-3404 Attorney: Steven Maddoux, 512-974-6080 Commission Liaison: Andrew Rivera, 512-974-6508 A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of February 11, 2020. B. PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. Plan Amendment: NPA-2018-0021.02 - Skyline Oltorf Mixed Use; District 3 5208 and 5010 East Oltorf St and 2424 Riverside Farms Rd, Country Club West Watershed; East Riverside/Oltorf Combined NP Area Location: Owner/Applicant: ADD Land, Ltd. and Charitable Holdings II Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: Armbrust & Brown, PLLC (Richard T. Suttle, Jr. and Ferris Clements) Office and Rural Residential to Mixed Use land use Indefinite postponement request by Applicant. Maureen Meredith, 512-974-2695 Planning and Zoning Department 2. Rezoning: Location: C14-2019-0003 - Lantana Block P, Lot 3; District 8 7415 Southwest Parkway, Williamson Creek Watershed-Barton Springs Zone; Oak Hill Combined (West Oak Hill) NP Area Owner/Applicant: Lantana Place, L.L.C. (Erin D. Pickens) Agent: LJA Engineering, Inc. (Paul J. Viktorin) GR-NP to GR-MU-NP for Tract 1 and CS-1-CO-NP to CS-1-MU-CO-NP Request: for Tract 2 Pending; Postponement request by Staff to March 10, 2020 Wendy Rhoades, 512-974-7719 Planning and Zoning Department Staff Rec.: Staff: C14-85-288.8(RCA5) - Lantana Block P, Lot 3; District 8 3. Restrictive Covenant Amendment: Location: 7415 Southwest Parkway, Williamson Creek Watershed-Barton Springs Zone; Oak Hill Combined (West Oak Hill) NP Area Owner/Applicant: Lantana Place, L.L.C. (Erin D. Pickens) LJA Engineering, Inc. (Paul J. Viktorin) Agent: Request: …
C14-2019-0138 1 ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET CASE: C14-2019-0138 – Block 190 DISTRICT: 9 ZONING FROM: CBD-CURE ADDRESS: 97 Red River; 604 Driskill Street; 701, 705 East Cesar Chavez Street PROPERTY OWNER: Waller Creek Owners, LLC (Tony Curp) TO: CBD-CURE with a change to a condition of zoning. SITE AREA: 1.3968 acres AGENT: Armbrust & Brown, PLLC (Richard T. Suttle, Jr.) CASE MANAGER: Mark Graham 512-974-3574, mark.graham@austintexas.gov STAFF RECOMMENDATION: The Staff recommendation is to grant central business district-central urban redevelopment (CBD-CURE) combining district with a change in a condition of zoning. The change is to clarify that the subject property is eligible to apply for the Downtown Density Bonus Program (DDBP) for a Floor to Area Ratio (FAR) exceeding 10:1. For a summary of the basis of staff’s recommendation, see case manager comments below. Small Area Planning Joint Committee The Small Area Planning Joint Committee reviewed the Block 190 case on Wednesday, February 19, 2020 and approved a motion: Motion by Hempel, 2nd by Thompson, to adopt staff recommendation for approval of CBD‐ CURE zoning with eligibility to apply for Downtown Density Bonus Program for a Floor Area Ratio exceeding 10:1. Motion approved on a 6‐0 vote, with Howard absent. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: February 25, 2020 CITY COUNCIL ACTION: March 12, 2020 ORDINANCE NUMBER: ISSUES No issues have been identified for this request. CASE MANAGER COMMENTS While the subject 1.4 acre (60,844 square foot) tract, locally known as 97 Red River Street, currently provides parking in the Rainey Street District, the applicant seeks zoning for an office or hotel building that with density bonuses could exceed 900,000 square feet. The rezoning application also lists a mix of accessory uses including a grocery and other retail and restaurant tenants. B-091 of 12 C14-2019-0138 2 Although the current zoning on the property provides Floor to Area Ratio (FAR) of 10:1, the owner requests the right to seek the 15:1 FAR. The higher limit is available in the Rainy Street District of the Waterfront Overlay through the Downtown Density Bonus Program. The proposed rezoning is intended to clarify that the property owner could seek increased Floor Area Ratios up to the 15:1 limit. The applicant requests keeping the existing CURE entitlements including a 10:1 FAR, and adding the option, clearly stated in the ordinance, to apply for more FAR through the Downtown Business Development Program. Background In the year 2000, when the …
