DOWNTOWN COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION 20200617-04 (Part 2) June 17, 2020 APD Downtown Activity Date: Subject: Motioned By: Recommendation To recommend the Downtown Commission creates a Safety and Policing working group to make recommendations and review data on police brutality specific to downtown. This group will: Commissioner Meghan Skornia Work with APD on information contained in the monthly Safety and Policing Seconded By: Commissioner David Gomez Report Make recommendations regarding APD leadership and staffing Make recommendations regarding APD funding Vote For: Vice Chair Jennifer Bristol, Commissioner Meghan Skornia, Commissioner Sam Sargent, 7-0 Commissioner Chris Kanipe, Commissioner David Gomez, Commissioner Christopher Lehman, Commissioner Megan Meisenbach Against: None Abstain: None Absent: Chair Joel Sher, Commissioner Andrew Harrison and Commissioner Jim Schissler Attest: Mona Sanchez Mona Sanchez, Commission Liaison, Economic Development Department 1 of 1
RESOURCE MANAGEMENT COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION 20200617-003 June 17, 2020 Date: Subject: Motioned By: Recommendation Recommendation of Resource Management Commission on Distributed Community Solar Installations Vice Chair White Seconded By: Commissioner Tom Smith The Commission Recommends that Austin Energy issue a Request for Proposals that allows a developer to select host sites for Distributed Community Solar Installations. Description of Recommendation to Council The Commission recommends that Austin Energy issue a Request for Proposals that allows a developer to select host sites for distributed community solar installations. The Commission further recommends minimum qualifications and preferred criteria for project selection as well as criteria for the energy user side of the program. Vote For: 6 votes Against: Abstain: 1 abstention- Commissioner Jonathon Blackburn Absent: Commissioner James Babyak, Commissioner Nakyshia Fralin, Commissioner Shane Johnson Attest Jamie Mitchell 0 votes 1 of 1
REGULAR MEETING CODES AND ORDINANCES JOINT COMMITTEE MINUTES Wednesday, June 17, 2020 The Codes and Ordinances Joint Committee convened via teleconference. Commissioner Seeger called the meeting to order at 1:10 p.m. Subcommittee Members in Attendance: Patricia Seeger Awais Azhar City Staff in Attendance: Lyndi Garwood, Planning and Zoning Department Liane Miller, Austin Transportation Department Beth Culver, Development Services Department Jaime Castillo, Development Services Department CALL TO ORDER 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Conor Kenny James Duncan a. Approval of the August 21, 2019 meeting minutes. b. Approval of the November 20, 2019 meeting minutes. The item was postponed to a future meeting without objection. 2. NEW BUSINESS a. Elect and Codes and Ordinances Chair and Vice-Chair. A motion was made to postpone this item to a future meeting and extend the terms of current officers until such item is taken up; motion made by Commissioner Kenny, seconded by Commissioner Duncan. Vote: 4-0 (Commissioners Anderson, Denkler, and Barrera-Ramirez absent). 3. POTENTIAL CODE AMENDMENTS: Proposed for Discussion and/or Initiation Potential amendments to the code are offered for discussion and/or possible recommendation for initiation. If initiated, Staff will research the proposal and report back to the subcommittee. a. None. 4. REGULAR AGENDA: Previously Initiated Facilitator: Commissioner Seeger, Chair of COJC City Attorney: None 1 Previously initiated amendments to the code are offered for discussion and possible recommendation to the full Planning Commission. a. Demolition Permit Requirements. Discuss and consider an ordinance amending Title 25 of the City Code related to demolition permits, including notification and utility service requirements. City Staff: Jaime Castillo, Development Services Department, (512) 974-1575, Jaime.Castillo@austintexas.gov; (Discussion and/or Possible Action). Beth Culver gave a presentation on amendments to the code that would change how demolition permits are notified and termination of utilities. A motion was made to recommend the item by Commissioner Duncan, seconded by Commissioner Azhar. Vote: 4-0 (Commissioners Anderson, Denkler, and Barrera-Ramirez absent). b. Street Impact Fee. Discuss and consider an ordinance amending Title 25 of the City Code related to establishing a street impact fee. City Staff: Liane Miller, Austin Transportation, (512) 974-7922, Liane.Miller@austintexas.gov; (Discussion and/or Possible Action). Liane Miller presented amendments to City Code that would create street impact fees for different types of development in Austin. A motion was made to postpone the item to a future meeting by Commissioner Duncan, seconded by Commissioner Seeger. Vote: 4-0 (Commissioners Anderson, Denkler, and Barrera-Ramirez absent). 5. OTHER BUSINESS a. …
2. ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, June 17, 2020 The Environmental Commission convened in a public meeting on Wednesday, June 17, 2020 with Social Distancing Modifications via remote video conferencing. Commissioners in Attendance: Andrew Creel Ryan Nill Curtis Smith Pam Thompson Mary Ann Neely Kevin Ramberg Linda Guerrero Wendy Gordon Perry Bedford Commissioners Absent: Katie Coyne Peggy Maceo Staff in Attendance: Kaela Champlin Kelly Gagnon Anupa Gharpurey Chris Herrington Erin Wood CALL TO ORDER Commissioner Guerrero called the meeting to order at 3:04 P.M. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES AND ACTION a. Approval of the June 3, 2020 Environmental Commission Meeting Minutes (5 minutes) The minutes of the June 3, 2020 Environmental Commission regular meeting were approved on Commissioner Ramberg’s motion, Commissioner Thompson’s second on a 7-0 vote. Commissioners Creel and Neely were off the dais. Commissioners Coyne and Maceo were absent. ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION a. Consider Watershed Protection Department’s FY 21 Operating Budget and Five-Year Capital Improvement Program Plan—Anupa Gharpurey, Financial Manager III, Erin Wood, Principle Planner, and Kelly Gagnon, Environmental Program Coordinator, Watershed Protection Department (1 hour) 1 3. A motion to approve the Watershed Protection Department’s FY 21 Operating Budget and Five-Year Capital Improvement Program Plan with conditions was approved on Commissioner Ramberg’s motion, Commissioner Neely’s second on a 7-0 vote. Commissioners Smith and Bedford abstained. Commissioners Coyne and Maceo were absent. COMMITTEE REPORTS a. Urban Growth Policy and Water Quality Protection Committee – Pam Thompson, Kevin Ramberg, Mary Ann Neely, Curtis Smith, and Perry Bedford b. Urban Forestry Committee – Peggy Maceo, Pam Thompson, Linda Guerrero, and Mary Ann Neely c. Report on the Joint Sustainability Committee – Katie Coyne d. Report on the Balcones Canyonlands Conservation Plan Citizen’s Advisory Committee – Mary Ann Neely e. Report on the Joint Committee of the Environmental Commission and Parks and Recreation Board – Mary Ann Neely, Peggy Maceo, Linda Guerrero, and Pam Thompson f. Report on the South Central Waterfront Advisory Board – Linda Guerrero ADJOURNMENT Commissioner Guerrero adjourned the meeting at 3:50 P.M. The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair access. If requiring Sign Language Interpreters or alternative formats, please give notice at least 2 days before the meeting date. For additional information, please call Kaela Champlin, Watershed Protection Department, …
RESOURCE MANAGEMENT COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES Wednesday June 17, 2020 The Resource Management Commission convened via videoconference on Wednesday May 20, 2020 in accordance with social distancing protocols necessitated by the Covid 19 pandemic. Commissioners in Attendance: Dana Harmon, Chair (District 9); Kaiba White, Vice Chair (District 2); Leo Dielmann (District 7); Jonathan Blackburn (District 8); Rebecca Brenneman (District 10); Lisa Chavarria (Mayor); and Tom “Smitty” Smith (District 5). There is one vacancy (District 3). Commissioners Absent: James Babyak (District 6); Nakyshia Fralin (District 1); and Shane Johnson (District 4). CALL TO ORDER – Chair Harmon called the meeting to order at 1:05 p.m. Consent Items: APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve minutes of the May 20, 2020 meeting. The motion to approve minutes of the May 20, 2020 meeting was approved on a Commissioner Dielmann motion, Commissioner White second 7 ayes, 0 nays, 3 absent, 1 vacancy. STAFF REPORTS AND BRIEFINGS 1. Briefing on Five Year Revision to Austin Community Climate Plan by Office of Sustainability. Zach Baumer of the Office of Sustainability presented information on the Austin Community Climate Plan and advised the Commission that he would seek their approval of the plan at the August meeting. Commissioner Smith suggested the establishment of a working group to coordinate with the Office of Sustainability on methods to best utilize sustainability dashboard related to RMC goals. UPDATES FROM COMMISSIONERS, WORKING GROUPS 2. Update and possible action on recommendations from the Access to Solar Working Group: Commissioners Brenneman, Harmon, Johnson and White. Commissioner White explained the numerous changes made to the Working Groups recommendation after consultation with Austin Energy staff. The motion to approve the recommendation was approved on a Vice Chair White motion and a Commissioner Smith second by a vote of 6 ayes, 0 nays, 1 abstention (Commissioner Blackburn), and 3 absent. NEW BUSINESS 3. Update, discussion, and possible action regarding upcoming RMC topics to include Consumer Energy Solutions budget, programs, and priorities. Debbie Kimberly, Vice President of Customer Energy Solutions, Austin Energy provided an overview of the Customer Energy Solutions budget, programs, and priorities. She also suggested possible future briefings on energy storage, electric vehicle charging, weatherization for middle income, and Green Building components of the new Austin Energy headquarters. 4. Discussion and possible action on Resource Management Commission consideration of equity and inclusion regarding the commission and its work. (This item was not discussed due to time limitations of …
RESOURCE MANAGEMENT COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES Wednesday June 17, 2020 The Resource Management Commission convened via videoconference on Wednesday May 20, 2020 in accordance with social distancing protocols necessitated by the Covid 19 pandemic. Commissioners in Attendance: Dana Harmon, Chair (District 9); Kaiba White, Vice Chair (District 2); Leo Dielmann (District 7); Jonathan Blackburn (District 8); Rebecca Brenneman (District 10); Lisa Chavarria (Mayor); and Tom “Smitty” Smith (District 5). There is one vacancy (District 3). Commissioners Absent: James Babyak (District 6); Nakyshia Fralin (District 1); and Shane Johnson (District 4). CALL TO ORDER – Chair Harmon called the meeting to order at 1:05 p.m. Consent Items: APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve minutes of the May 20, 2020 meeting. The motion to approve minutes of the May 20, 2020 meeting was approved on a Commissioner Dielmann motion, Commissioner White second 7 ayes, 0 nays, 3 absent, 1 vacancy. STAFF REPORTS AND BRIEFINGS 1. Briefing on Five Year Revision to Austin Community Climate Plan by Office of Sustainability. Zach Baumer of the Office of Sustainability presented information on the Austin Community Climate Plan and advised the Commission that he would seek their approval of the plan at the August meeting. Commissioner Smith suggested the establishment of a working group to coordinate with the Office of Sustainability on methods to best utilize sustainability dashboard related to RMC goals. UPDATES FROM COMMISSIONERS, WORKING GROUPS 2. Update and possible action on recommendations from the Access to Solar Working Group: Commissioners Brenneman, Harmon, Johnson and White. Commissioner White explained the numerous changes made to the Working Groups recommendation after consultation with Austin Energy staff. The motion to approve the recommendation was approved on a Vice Chair White motion and a Commissioner Smith second by a vote of 6 ayes, 0 nays, 1 abstention (Commissioner Blackburn), and 3 absent. NEW BUSINESS 3. Update, discussion, and possible action regarding upcoming RMC topics to include Consumer Energy Solutions budget, programs, and priorities. Debbie Kimberly, Vice President of Customer Energy Solutions, Austin Energy provided an overview of the Customer Energy Solutions budget, programs, and priorities. She also suggested possible future briefings on energy storage, electric vehicle charging, weatherization for middle income, and Green Building components of the new Austin Energy headquarters. 4. Discussion and possible action on Resource Management Commission consideration of equity and inclusion regarding the commission and its work. (This item was not discussed due to time limitations of …
DOWNTOWN COMMISSION MINUTES REGULAR MEETING WEDNESDAY, JUNE 17, 2020 The Downtown Commission convened in a meeting on Wednesday, June 17, 2020 via videoconferencing. Downtown Commissioners in Attendance: Vice Chair Jennifer Bristol, Commissioner Meghan Skornia, Commissioner Sam Sargent, Commissioner Chris Kanipe, Commissioner David Gomez, Commissioner Christopher Lehman, Commissioner Megan Meisenbach, Commissioner Ben Heimsath, Commissioner August Harris, Commissioner Cynthia Weatherby, Commissioner Kim Taylor Downtown Commissioners Not in Attendance: Chair Joel Sher, Commissioner Andrew Harris, Commissioner Jim Schissler, Commissioner Felipe Garza, Commissioner Melissa Henao-Robledo City Staff in Attendance: Christine Maguire and Mona Sanchez, Economic Development Department 1. CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called the meeting to order at 10:00 a.m. 2. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL No citizens were signed up to speak. 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF THE FEBRUARY 19, 2020 MEETING MINUTES Commissioner August Harris motioned to approve the February 19, 2020 meeting minutes with Commissioner Sargent’s second on a vote of 7-0. The Commission received a presentation from Jacob Calhoun with Capital Metro. No action was taken. 4. PROJECT CONNECT 5. APD DOWNTOWN ACTIVITY The Commission received a briefing from Chief Joseph Chacon and Commander Ryan Adam with the Austin Police Department. Commissioner Meghan Skornia motioned to recommend that the Austin Police Department (APD) provide a monthly Safety and Policing Report at every Downtown Commission meeting on the following items: Downtown use of force incidents by race Downtown officer-involved shootings by race - 1 - Downtown loitering citations by race with Commissioner August Harris seconding on a vote of 7-0. Commissioner Meghan Skornia motioned the Downtown Commission create a Safety and Policing working group to make recommendations and review data on police brutality specific to downtown. This group will: Work with APD on information contained in the monthly Safety and Policing Report Make recommendations regarding APD leadership and staffing Make recommendations regarding APD funding with Commissioner David Gomez second on a vote of 7-0. 6. WORKING GROUPS B. Austin Core Transportation Plan (ACTP) Working Group No progress to report. ITEMS FROM OTHER COMMISSIONERS No items from Commissioners. 7. 8. ELECTION OF OFFICERS Vice Chair Jennifer Bristol motioned to nominate Commissioner August Harris as the Downtown Commission Chair with Commissioner Megan Meisenbach’s second on a vote of 7- 0. Commissioner August Harris motioned to nominate Vice Chair Jennifer Bristol to a second term of the Downtown Commission Vice Chair with Commissioner Meghan Skornia’s second on a …
Special Called Economic Prosperity Commission June 17, 2020 10:00 am VIA VIDEOCONFERENCING Minutes CALL TO ORDER 1) OPENING REMARKS Introduction of members and staff liaison a) Attendance: Larry Anazia - District 1; Kirsha Haverlah – District 2; Alexis Taylor - District 3, Ivanna Neri- District 4, - Preston Tom- District -5; Michael Ybarra- District -6; Amy Noel- District 7;- Nathan Ryan- District 8; b) Absent: Rachel Green – Mayor’s Appointee, Holt Lackey- District 10 c) Staff in Attendance: Michelle Clemons and Nydia Castillo 2) CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: a) No citizens signed up to speak. 3) APPROVAL OF MINUTES a) Postponed approval of May minutes to July Commission meeting. 4) WORKING GROUPS, A & B DISCUSSION & ACTION ITEMS a) Agenda item 3b: Presentation and Discussion of Economic Relief Programs & Needs with Economic Development Deputy Director Sylnovia Rabb-Holt. b) Agenda item 3a: Presentation and Discussion with Joao Paulo Connolly from Austin Justice Coalition on Equity & Community Policing. c) Agenda item 3e: Discussion of 2020 Budget recommendations. d) Working Group Discussion with Alexis Taylor’s conversation with restaurant owners in the Austin area. 5) CREATION OF WORKING GROUP a) Creation of Imagine Austin Inter-Commission super working group with the Arts, Music and Veterans Commissions. Motion 1st by Commissioner Amy Noel District 7, 2nd by Commissioner Alexis Taylor- District 3. ADJOURNMENT a) Meeting was adjourned at 11:48 am 1st by Commissioner Kirsha Haverlah – District 2, and 2nd by Commissioner Nathan Ryan -District 8 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 Michelle Clemons at the Economic Development Department, at (512) (974-2713), for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Economic Prosperity Commission, please contact Michelle Clemons at (Michelle.Clemons@austintexas.gov ) or (512-974-2713).
RESOURCE MANAGEMENT COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION 20200617-003 June 17, 2020 Date: Subject: Motioned By: Recommendation Recommendation of Resource Management Commission on Distributed Community Solar Installations Vice Chair White Seconded By: Commissioner Tom Smith The Commission Recommends that Austin Energy issue a Request for Proposals that allows a developer to select host sites for Distributed Community Solar Installations. Description of Recommendation to Council The Commission recommends that Austin Energy issue a Request for Proposals that allows a developer to select host sites for distributed community solar installations. The Commission further recommends minimum qualifications and preferred criteria for project selection as well as criteria for the energy user side of the program. Vote For: 6 votes Against: Abstain: 1 abstention- Commissioner Jonathon Blackburn Absent: Commissioner James Babyak, Commissioner Nakyshia Fralin, Commissioner Shane Johnson Attest Jamie Mitchell 0 votes 1 of 1
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET DISTRICT: 2 CASE: C14-2019-0162 – Slaughter and Cullen ZONING FROM / TO: GR-CO, to change a condition of zoning and remove restaurant (general) and restaurant (limited) uses from the prohibited use list ADDRESS: 166 West Slaughter Lane and 9012 Cullen Lane SITE AREA: 1.273 acres PROPERTY OWNER: LG Slaughter and Cullen LLC (Rob Pivnick) AGENT: Husch Blackwell, LLP (Nikelle Meade) CASE MANAGER: Wendy Rhoades (512-974-7719, wendy.rhoades@austintexas.gov) STAFF RECOMMENDATION: The Staff recommendation is to grant community commercial – conditional overlay (GR-CO) combining district zoning and remove restaurant (general) and restaurant (limited) uses from the prohibited use list. The remainder of the –CO that applies to the property remain unchanged. For a summary of the basis of Staff’s recommendation, see page 2. ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: June 16, 2020: June 2, 2020: APPROVED A POSTPONEMENT REQUEST BY THE NEIGHBORHOOD TO JUNE 16, 2020 [H. SMITH; B. EVANS – 2ND] (10-0) J. DUNCAN – NOT PRESENT FOR PASSAGE OF THE CONSENT AGENDA CITY COUNCIL ACTION: Not yet scheduled ORDINANCE NUMBER: ISSUES: The Park Ridge Owners Association Board of Directors is opposed to the Applicant’s request. Please refer to correspondence attached at the back of this packet. CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: The subject undeveloped, platted “L” shaped lot has dual frontage on West Slaughter Lane and Cullen Lane, and is zoned community commercial – conditional overlay (GR-CO) 1 of 45B-1 C14-2019-0162 Page 2 combining district covered by two 2007 cases. The western portion of the lot is moderately treed and there is a large tree at the southwest corner of the lot, along the Slaughter frontage. To the north and west there is undeveloped property with an approved site plan for retail uses; to the east and south is an office / commercial building at the intersection of Slaughter and Cullen (GR-CO; CS-1), across Cullen Lane to the east is a bank, restaurant and pharmacy (CS-CO); across Slaughter Lane to the south is the South Park Meadows shopping center (GR-CO); and further to the west is Park Ridge, a single family residential subdivision (I-SF-4A; I-RR). Please refer to Exhibits A and A-1 – Zoning Map and Aerial Exhibit. The Applicant proposes to rezone the property and modify the Conditional Overlay, specifically to remove the restaurant (general) and restaurant (limited) uses from the prohibited use list. Otherwise, the Council-approved Conditional Overlay including the prohibited use list, 35-foot height limit, …
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET CASE: C14-2020-0041 (Stowers and Schiller) DISTRICT: 10 ADDRESS: 8500 Bluegrass Drive ZONING FROM: LR TO: SF-2 SITE AREA: 2.05 acres (89,298sq. ft.) PROPERTY OWNER: Ken Schiller AGENT: Steve T. Stowers CASE MANAGER: Sherri Sirwaitis (512-974-3057, sherri.sirwaitis@austintexas.gov) STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends SF-2, Single Family-Standard Lot District, zoning. ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: June 16, 2020 CITY COUNCIL ACTION: ORDINANCE NUMBER: 1 of 14B-2 C14-2020-0041 2 ISSUES: N/A CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: The property in question is currently undeveloped. The lots to the north are zoned SF-2-CO and are developed with single-family residences. To the south and east, there are PUD and LO zoned tracts that contain office buildings. To the west, there is undeveloped land that was originally right-of-way area for the construction of Arterial 8. The applicant’s request to change in the intensity of land use at this site is consistent with the deletion of Arterial 8 (Forsythia Drive), a ninety-foot arterial roadway that was to connect Loop 360 to Yaupon Drive. The City of Austin’s plans to construct Arterial 8 changed, due in part to BCCP issues and with the City’s purchase of the adjoining Stennis Tract. In this request, the applicant is asking to down zone this tract of land to build a single-family residence on the site. The staff recommends SF-2 zoning as the property meets the intent of the Single-Family Residence-Standard Lot district designation and is consistent with the SF- 2-CO zoning the north and west. SF-2 zoning will allow the applicant to develop the property with a single-family residence that is compatible with the residential uses adjacent to the site. 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. Single-Family Residence (Standard Lot) district is intended as an area for moderate density single-family residential use, with a minimum lot size of 5,750 square feet. This district is appropriate for existing single-family neighborhoods having moderate sized lot patterns, as well as for development of additional single-family housing areas with minimum land requirements. 2. The proposed zoning should promote consistency and orderly planning. The proposed SF-2 zoning is consistent with the existing SF-2-CO zoning to the north and west. 3. The proposed zoning should allow for a reasonable use of the property. SF-2 zoning will allow the applicant to develop the property with a single-family residence …
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET TO: GR-MU DISTRICT: 7 CASE: C14-2020-0050 (3100 Scofield Parkway) ZONING FROM: LR ADDRESS: 3100 Scofield Ridge Parkway SITE AREA: 3.28 acres (142,876.8 sq. ft.) PROPERTY OWNER: Tiger Creek Partners, LP (John Bultman) AGENT: Metcalfe, Wolff, Stuart & Williams, LLP (Michele Rogerson Lynch) CASE MANAGER: Sherri Sirwaitis (512-974-3057, sherri.sirwaitis@austintexas.gov) STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends GR-MU, Community Commercial-Mixed Use Combining District, zoning. ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: June 16, 2020 CITY COUNCIL ACTION: ORDINANCE NUMBER: 1 of 14B-3 C14-2020-0050 2 ISSUES: N/A CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: The property in question is currently undeveloped tract of land located at the northeast intersection Burnet Road/FM 1325 and Scofield Ridge Parkway. The applicant is requesting to rezone this site because they propose to develop multifamily uses on the property. The staff is recommending GR-MU zoning at this location because the applicant’s request meets the intent of the purpose statement for the base and combining zoning district designations. The proposed zoning will promote consistency and orderly planning as the site under consideration is adjacent to existing commercial zoning to the north (GR) and south (GR-MU) and multifamily zoning to the east (MF-3-CO). The properties directly to the east and south of this tract are developed with apartment complexes (Scofield Park at Austin Apartments and Scofield Apartments). The GR-MU zoning district would allow for a fair and reasonable use of the site because it will permit this site to be developed with commercial uses, residential uses or a mixture of commercial and residential uses at the intersection of two arterial roadways. 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. The purpose of a mixed use (MU) combining district is to allow office, retail, commercial, and residential uses to be combined in a single development. 2. The proposed zoning should promote consistency and orderly planning. The proposed zoning will promote consistency and orderly planning as the site under consideration is adjacent to existing commercial zoning to the north (GR) and south (GR- MU) and multifamily zoning to the east (MF-3-CO). The properties directly to the east and south of this tract are developed with apartment complexes (Scofield …
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET CASE: C14-2020-0055 Cooper Tract Commercial DISTRICT: 1 ZONING FROM: I-RR TO: CH ADDRESS: 10001 East US Highway 290 REZONING AREA: +/- 161.4 acre PROPERTY OWNERS: Cooper Milly Holdings LLC (Leighton Lord) AGENT: Husch Blackwell LLP (Nikelle Meade) CASE MANAGER: Heather Chaffin (512-974-2122, heather.chaffin@austintexas.gov) STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends CH for a +/- 99.5 acre portion of the site (Tract 1) and CS-MU for a +/- 48.4 acre portion (Tract 2). Please see Exhibit C- Braker Lane Extension Exhibit. For a summary of the basis of staff’s recommendation, see case manager comments on page 3. ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: June 16, 2020: CITY COUNCIL ACTION: To be determined ORDINANCE NUMBER: 1 of 10B-4 C14-2020-0055 2 ISSUES: The Applicant supports the Staff recommendation of CH and CS-MU. CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: The proposed rezoning is for a +/- 161.4 acre tract located along the west side of SH 130 approximately 1,800 feet south of US 290 East. The property is zoned I-RR and is undeveloped. North of the property are undeveloped tracts zoned CS-CO, PUD, and I-RR. West and northwest of the property is a residential property zoned I-RR and a property located outside the City Limits that is developed with automotive repair services and a recycling collection facility. The southern boundary of the rezoning property is the Southwestern railroad. South of the railroad is undeveloped land zoned PUD. Southwest of the property is land zoned P that is part of the Walter E. Long parkland. Across SH 130 to the east is property zoned PUD that is developed with commercial and residential land uses. Please see Exhibits A and B—Zoning Map and Aerial Exhibit. The PUD zoned properties to the north, east and south of the proposed rezoning are all part of the Wildhorse Planned Unit Development. The portion that is located immediately north of the rezoning is under the same ownership but is not part of the rezoning request. This parcel may be incorporated into the overall development by providing vehicular access to the SH 130 southbound service road. The portion of the PUD that is south of the railroad boundary is planned primarily for residential land uses with park and other amenities. The Austin Strategic Mobility Plan (ASMP) includes an extension of Braker Lane across the rezoning property that divides the property into a northern tract (Tract 1) and a southern tract (Tract 2). …
ZAP COMMISSION DATE: 16/06/2020 SITE PLAN REVIEW SHEET ENVIRONMENTAL VARIANCE REQUEST ONLY CASE: SP-2019-0417D PROJECT NAME: Additional 300K Ground Water Storage Improvements 360 APPLICANT: Gray Engineering, Inc. ADDRESS OF SITE: 5418-1/2 Buckman Mountain Road, Austin, TX 78746 COUNTY: Travis WATERSHED: Lake Austin (Water Supply Rural) JURISDICTION: ETJ EXISTING ZONING: N/a PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT: Water Storage Tank DESCRIPTION OF VARIANCE: The applicant requests the following: AGENT: David Gray 1. Request to vary from LDC 25-8-341 to allow for cut that exceeds four feet in depth and not more STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends this variance, having determined the findings of fact to have been met. than 8 feet. ENVIRONMENTAL BOARD ACTION: 20/05/2020: The Environmental Board voted in (11) favor, (0) against, (0) absentia ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISSION ACTION: ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW STAFF: Hank Marley PHONE: 512-974-2067; hank.marley@austintexas.gov CASE MANAGER: Jeremy Siltala PHONE: 512-974-2945; Jeremy.siltala@austintexas.gov 1 of 21B-5 ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION MOTION 20200520-006a Date: May 20, 2020 Subject: Additional 300K Ground Water Storage Tank Improvements 360, SP-2019-0417D Motion by: Kevin Ramberg Seconded by: Mary Ann Neely RATIONALE: WHEREAS, the Environmental Commission recognizes the applicant is requesting a variance from LDC 25- 8-341 to allow cut in excess of four feet in depth and not more than 8 feet; and WHEREAS, the Environmental Commission recognizes that staff recommend the variance with conditions having determined the findings of fact have been met. THEREFORE, the Environmental Commission recommends approval of the requested variance from LDC 25-8-341 to allow cut in excess of 4 feet and not more than 8 feet with the following; Staff Conditions: 1. Preserve the following trees next to the hammer head turnaround, the water quality pond, and the water tank: #524 Cedar; #525 Cedar; #526 Cedar; #527 Cedar and #534 Cedar; and 2. Re-vegetate all disturbed areas including the staging and storage area near the Buckman Mountain Road with City Standard Specification 604S.6 Native Grass and Forb Seeding. VOTE 11-0 For: Creel, Smith, Thompson, Nill, Neely, Coyne, Maceo, Ramberg, Guerrero, Gordon, and Bedford Against: None Abstain: None Recuse: None Absent: None Approved By: Linda Guerrero, Environmental Commission Chair 1 2 of 21B-5 Development Services Department Staff Recommendations Concerning Required Findings Project Name: SP-2019-0417D Additional 300K Ground Water Storage Tank Improvements 360 Ordinance Standard: Watershed Protection Ordinance Variance Request: For cut (LDC 25-8-341) exceeding 4 feet in depth in the Drinking Water Protection Zone Include an explanation with each applicable finding of fact. A. Land Use …
ZONING & PLATTING COMMISSION SITE PLAN - PHASED SITE PLAN REVIEW SHEET ZAP HEARING DATE: June 16, 2020 SPC-2019-0563D CASE NUMBER: PROJECT NAME: ADDRESS OF SITE: 718 W FM 1626 Road WATERSHED: Professional Contract Services COUNCIL DISTRICT: N/A APPLICANT/ OWNER: JURISDICTION: 2-Mile ETJ (512) 616-8461 Onion Creek and Slaughter Creek Professional Contracting Services, Inc (Blue Clark) 718 W FM 1626 Road, Suite 200 Austin, TX 78748 Norma Divine, Garrett-Ihnen Civil Engineers, Inc 12007 Technology Boulevard, Suite 150 Austin, TX 78727 (512) 974-3102 (512) 454-2400 Ann.DeSanctis@austintexas.gov AGENT: CASE MANAGER: Ann DeSanctis, CNU-A, AICP Candidate PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT: The applicant is requesting a 25-year development phase with two Phases for a non-profit organization which provides a special public benefit. Phase I would construct a three story office building, associated parking, fire access lanes, biofiltration ponds, stormwater management improvements, and hardscape/ landscape improvements. Phase II would construct another three-story office building and another associated driveway and parking. SUMMARY STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the 25-year development phased plan based on the case meeting criteria from 25-5-21. The applicant has included a justification letter explaining details of the site and their request (see attached). 25-5-21 (D) The Land Use Commission shall approve a request for development phasing and establish dates for beginning construction of each phase if the Land Use Commission determines that the site plan complies with the requirements of Subsections (C)(1) through (3) of this section and that the applicant has demonstrated a reasonable need for the requested phasing dates. 25-2-21 (C) The director shall approve a request for development phasing if the director determines that the site plan complies with the requirements of this subsection. (1)The entire development must be conducive to phasing, and each proposed phase must be a discrete and substantial part of the entire development. (2)Each development phase must independently satisfy the requirements of Section 25-5- 43 (Site Plan Release). (3) If a traffic impact analysis is required, the phasing plan must implement solutions to identified traffic problems that are approved by the director. 1 of 10B-6 SP-2014-0071C(XT2) All Saints Presbyterian Church SUMMARY COMPONENTS OF SITE PLAN: LAND USE: The site is in the 2-mile ETJ, thus, there is no zoning. The site currently has three (3), one-story buildings and associated parking and driveways. ENVIRONMENTAL: All environmental comments have been cleared. TRANSPORTATION: All transportation comments have been cleared. PROJECT INFORMATION SITE AREA EXISTING ZONING FLOOR-AREA RATIO BUILDING COVERAGE …
ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISSION HILL COUNTRY ROADWAY SITE PLAN REVIEW SHEET 10 16.82 acres 800 N Capitol of Texas Hwy Bee Creek (Water Supply Rural) SPC-2019-0147C ZAP COMMISSION DATE: June 16, 2020 VTC Addie LLC 205 Wild Basin Rd South Bldg 1 Austin, Texas 78746 Anthony Ennis LandDev Consulting, LLC 8200 North MOPAC, Ste. 250 Austin, Texas 78759 CASE NUMBER: PROJECT NAME: The Addie ADDRESS: DISTRICT: WATERSHED: AREA: APPLICANT: AGENT: CASE MANAGER: Christine Barton-Holmes, CNUa, LEED AP (512) 974-2788 EXISTING ZONING: PUD PROPOSED USE: associated improvement within the Low Intensity Zone of the Loop 360 Hill Country Roadway Corridor. REQUEST: The site is located within the Low Intensity Zone of the Loop 360 Hill Country Roadway Corridor, and must be presented to the Zoning and Platting Commission for approval, a Hill Country Roadway Ordinance requirement. WAIVER REQUEST: There are no waiver requests with this application. SUMMARY STAFF RECOMMENDATION FOR HCRC SITE PLAN: Staff recommends approval of this Hill Country Roadway site plan. The site plan complies will all other applicable requirements of the Land Development Code including all Hill Country Roadway Corridor development regulations. All comments have been cleared. The focus of granting the request should be based upon the site development regulations meeting the criteria of the Hill Country Ordinance and not the merits of the Council approved PUD. The question is to grant or deny; additional conditions may not be imposed. The applicant proposes to construct commercial multi-family with christine.barton-holmes@austintexas.gov 1 of 11B-7 PROPOSED PARKING:108 PROPOSED USE: Condominiums PROPOSED F.A.R.: .1830:1 PROPOSED HEIGHT: 35’ PROPOSED BLDG. CVRG: 10.77% PROPOSED IMP. CVRG.: 19.32%) ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISSION ACTION: A previous, similar case, SPC-2016- 0453C, which proposed 67 units, was postponed from the November 7, 2017 meeting by staff, from the December 5, 2017 meeting by neighborhood request, and from the January 2, 2018 meeting by applicant request. The application was also postponed from the January 16, 2018 agenda by mutual applicant and neighborhood request, and from the February 20, 2018 agenda due to a posting error. The case was withdrawn by staff at the March 8, 2018 hearing and subsequently expired. The case presented here is a new case comprised of only Lot 1, rather than Lots 1 & 5. LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Lot 1, Block A of the Rob Roy 360 Subdivision (200100089) EXIST. ZONING: PUD ALLOWED F.A.R.: NA ALLOWED HEIGHT: 35’ MAX. BLDG. COVERAGE: NA MAX. IMPERV. CVRG.: …
SUBDIVISION REVIEW SHEET MUD: N/A COUNTY: Travis LOT(S): 144 Total Lots Z.A.P. DATE: 6.16.2020 JURISDICTION: 2-Mile ETJ CASE NO.: C8J-2018-0167 SUBDIVISION NAME: Addison Section 5 - Preliminary Plan AREA: 23.718 Acres OWNER/APPLICANT: CARMA Properties Westport AGENT: Kitchen Table Solutions (Chad Matheson) (Jonathan Fleming) ADDRESS OF SUBDIVISION: Near South US Highway 183 and Dee Gabriel Collins Road GRIDS: L:13/14 WATERSHED: Onion and Cottonmouth Creeks EXISTING ZONING: N/A PROPOSED LAND USE: Single-Family Residential ADMINISTRATIVE WAIVERS: None VARIANCES: None SIDEWALKS: Sidewalks will be provided on both sides of all internal and boundary streets. DEPARTMENT COMMENTS: The request is for approval of a preliminary plan located in the county and in the City of Austin’s 2 Mile ETJ. The plan is composed of 144 lots on 23.718 acres. The proposed subdivision includes 141 single-family lots and 3 open-space and landscape lot. The applicant has secured a service extension from the City of Austin to provide water and wastewater to the proposed development. COUNTY COMMENTS This property is located in the 2-Mile, ETJ (Extra-Territorial Jurisdiction) of the City of Austin. Section 212.003 of Texas Local Government prohibits the city and the county from regulating land uses, lot size, density, height and building coverage in the ETJ to name a few. There are no land use controls that can be imposed by the city or the county. In the county, there are 2 uses: Single-Family and Other. “Other” can mean commercial, retail, multi-family, office and industrial, any use that is not single-family residential. There are no zoning laws in the county. Public transportation is not available in the county. As part of review process, the local school district was sent a copy of the proposed preliminary plan for input, review and comment and as of today, the staff has not received any comments from the school district. 1 of 7B-8 The closes school is the John Ojeda Jr. High School on McKinney Falls Parkway and the Smith Elementary School on Smith School Road. The closes fire station is EDS #11 located on FM 812. ISSUES: Staff has not received any inquiries from anyone regarding the plan. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: The preliminary plan meets all applicable state, county, and City of Austin Title 30 – Land Development Code requirements and staff recommends approval. ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISSION ACTION: CASE MANAGER: Jose Luis Arriaga Email address: joe.arriaga@traviscountytx.gov PHONE: 854-7562 2 of 7B-8 3 of 7B-8 4 of 7B-8 35. …
4. 5. Special Meeting of the Zoning and Platting Commission June 16, 2020 Zoning and Platting Commission to be held June 16, 2020 with Social Distancing Modifications Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers, including applicants and representatives, must register in advance (Day before the scheduled meeting, June 15, 2020 by Noon). To speak remotely at the June 15, 2020 Zoning and Platting Commission Meeting, residents must: Call or preferably email the board liaison at 512-974-6508 and andrew.rivera@austintexas.gov (the day before the meeting). The following information is required: 1. The speaker name. 2. Item number(s) they wish to speak on. 3. Whether they are for/against/neutral. Physical address. Telephone number. Must be the number that will be used to call-in. A registered speaker may not sign up another speaker. Previous registration on an item does not automatically roll over. • Once a request to register to speak has been called in or emailed to the board liaison, residents will receive either an email or phone call with additional information regarding the call in process. • Handouts or other information must be emailed to andrew.rivera@austintexas.gov by 1:00 PM Tuesday, June 16, 2020. This information will be provided to Commission members in advance of the meeting. • Residents may watch the meeting here: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Applicant: 6 minutes and 3 minutes rebuttal. Time Allotment: Speakers: 3 minutes. Monday, June 15, 2020 Postponement requests must be submitted to the case manager and Andrew Rivera by 5PM Order of Meeting Determination of Quorum / Meeting Called to Order Reading of Proposed Consent Agenda *Vote and Disposal of Consent Agenda **Determination of Discussion Postponement Items Other Business Adjournment Discussion Cases (Including public comment, staff and applicant / representative presentations) * The consent agenda may be acted upon by one vote without separate discussion. Speakers are allowed to provide testimony on an item proposed for the consent agenda. At the discretion of the Commission the item may remain on the consent agenda. ** Discussion postponement consists of public comment by 2 individuals for the postponement and 2 individuals against the postponement at 2 minutes each per speaker. Testimony should not delve into the merits of the case. The granting of a postponement must be approved by affirmative vote of the Commission. ZONING & PLATTING COMMISSION AGENDA Tuesday, June 16, 2020 The Zoning and Platting Commission will convene at 6:00 PM …
Special Called Meeting of the Art in Public Places Panel June 16, 2020 – 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM Art in Public Places Panel to be held June 16, 2020 with Social Distancing Modifications Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers must register in advance, the day before the scheduled meeting, Monday, June 15 by Noon. All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the June 16 Art in Public Places Panel Meeting, residents must: • Call or email the panel liaison at 512-974-9310 or curt.gettman@austintexas.gov no later than noon, Monday, June 15. 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 panel 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 30 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 curt.gettman@austintexas.gov by Noon the day before (Monday, June 15) the scheduled meeting. This information will be provided to the AIPP Panel members in advance of the meeting. ART IN PUBLIC PLACES PANEL AGENDA Special Called Meeting - Tuesday, June 16, 2020; 6:00 PM VIA VIDEOCONFERENCING CURRENT PANEL MEMBERS: Tammie Rubin – Chair, Jacob Villanueva –Vice Chair, Brett Barnes – Arts Commission Liaison, Sarah Carr, Stephanie Lemmo, Joel Nolan, Vacant seat CALL TO ORDER CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 10 speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items posted on the agenda. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a. Approve minutes from Special Called Meeting on Monday, June 8, 2020. 2. OLD BUSINESS a. Discussion and Action Items i. Working Group Updates 1. Art in Public Places Guidelines Review Working Group – Vice Chair Villanueva and Panel Member Carr. ii. Review revisions to the Art in Public Places Guidelines – Vice Chair Villanueva and Panel Member Carr. 3. STAFF BRIEFINGS a. An update on …
June 16, 2020 Zoning and Platting Commission Q and A Report B-1. C14-2019-0162 - Slaughter and Cullen; District 2 Questions: Commissioner King As, I understand, the backup for this case indicates that the site is located in the Southpark Meadows Regional Center. The backup defines a Regional Center as: "the most urban of the three activity centers outlined in the growth concept map. These centers are the places where the greatest density of people and jobs and the tallest buildings in the region will be located." The Growth Concept map on pages A-30 and A-31 of the Imagine Austin Comprehensive Plan (IACP) shows Southpark Meadows as a Neighborhood Center. The IACP defines a Neighborhood Center as: "the smallest and least intense of the three types of activity centers outlined in the Growth Concept Map." Given that this site is located in a Neighborhood Center and not a Regional Center, does staff still recommend this zoning request? Why or why not? How may the public obtain a copy of the Southpark Meadows Neighborhood Center plan? Staff Response: Staff is still recommending this rezoning request. I confirmed with Comprehensive Long Range Planning Staff that the property is actually located in an Imagine Austin Town Center (rather than a Regional Center or a Neighborhood Center) and along an Activity Corridor. Town Centers and Activity Corridors support retail and commercial uses, which includes restaurants. Revised comments from Comprehensive Planning are attached and will be incorporated into future editions of the Staff report. The Long Range Planning staff has responded that there is no existing plan, nor plan in progress for the Southpark Meadows Center identified in the Imagine Austin Comprehensive Plan. See attached exhibit B-1. B-03 - C14-2020-0050 3100 Scofield Parkway Questions Commissioner King Could you please help me find the compliance report that was submitted on this same parcel in March 2015 to go from LR to CS-CO? Page 6 of the compliance report for this case indicates that the March 2015 zoning application was not approved. I'm trying to find the meeting date and minutes for the ZAP meeting at which the March 2015 zoning application was apparently denied. Staff Response: The previous zoning case for this property, case C14-2016-0035 (Scofield Farms), was withdrawn by the applicant on July 24, 2016 before a zoning case report was compiled and before the Zoning and Platting Commission reviewed the case. B-4 C14-2020-0055 - Cooper …
