REGULAR CALLED MEETING of the PLANNING COMMISSION TUESDAY, July 9, 2024, 6:00 PM AUSTIN CITY HALL, BOARD AND COMMISSION ROOM, ROOM 1101 301 WEST 2ND STREET AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the Planning Commission may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live. Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely. Registration no later than 2 PM the day of the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. For more information on public comment, please see the agenda section “Speaker Registration”. Please contact Nicole Corona, Staff Liaison, for questions regarding speaker registration at nicole.corona@austintexas.gov or by phone at 512-974-3146. CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS/COMMISSIONERS: Claire Hemple, Chair (District 8) Awais Azhar, Vice Chair (Mayor’s Representative) Greg Anderson, Secretary (District 4) Alice Woods, Parliamentarian (District 2) Patrick Howard (District 1) Felicity Maxwell (District 5) Jennifer Mushtaler (District 6) EX-OFFICIO MEMBERS: Ryan Johnson (District 7) Danielle Skidmore (District 9) Grayson Cox (District 10) Alberta Phillips (Mayor’s Representative) Adam Haynes (Mayor’s Representative) Jessica Cohen, Chair of Board of Adjustment Candace Hunter, AISD Board of Trustees TC Broadnax, City Manager Richard Mendoza – Director of Transportation and Public Works EXECUTIVE SESSION (No public discussion) The Planning Commission will announce it will go into Executive Session, if necessary, according to Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code, to receive advice from Legal Counsel on matters Attorney: Steve Maddox +1 (512) 974-6080 Commission Liaison: Nicole Carona (512) 974-3146 specifically listed on the agenda. The Commission may not conduct a closed meeting without the approval of the city attorney. Private Consultation with Attorney – Section 551.071. CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL AGENDA The first four speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Planning Commission regular meeting on June 11, 2024 and June 25, 2024. PUBLIC HEARINGS 2. Plan Amendment: NPA-2023-0010.02 - East 2nd Street - 2300 Block; District 3 Location: 109, 111, 113 Mildred Street and 2305, 2307 E. 2nd Street (Unit A), 2307 E. 2nd Street (Unit B), 2311 E. 2nd Street, Lady Bird Lake Watershed Owner/Applicant: Patrica Ann Pope; LaFayette 2109, LLC; and Isdale Investments, Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: LLC; and Emily Kolb …
City Council: July 18, 2024 NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN AMENDMENT REVIEW SHEET NEIGHORHOOD PLAN: Govalle/Johnston Terrace Combined CASE#: NPA-2024-0016.01.SH PROJECT NAME: 4900 Gonzales Redevelopment PC DATE: July 9, 2024 July 25, 2024 DATE FILED: February 21, 2024 4900 Gonzales Street ADDRESS/ES: DISTRICT AREA: 3 SITE AREA: 19.8078 acres OWNER/APPLICANT: Austin Independent School District (A.I.S.D) AGENT: Husch Blackwell, LLP (Nikelle Meade) CASE MANAGER: Maureen Meredith STAFF EMAIL: Maureen.Meredith@austintexas.gov TYPE OF AMENDMENT: Change in Future Land Use Designation PHONE: (512) 974-2695 From: Civic Base District Zoning Change To: Mixed Use Related Zoning Case: C14-2024-0019.SH From: P-NP NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN ADOPTION DATE: March 27, 2003 CITY COUNCIL DATE: July 18, 2024 PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: ACTION: To: GR-MU-V-DB90-NP (as amended) City Council: July 18, 2024 July 9, 2024 – (action pending) June 25, 2024 – Postponed to July 9, 2024 at the request of the neighborhood on the consent agenda. [R. Johnson – 1st; F. Maxwell – 2nd] Vote: 8-0 [A. Haynes, C. Hempel, A. Azhar absent. G. Cox off the dais. One vacancy on the dais]. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Recommended for the Applicant’s request for Mixed Use land use. BASIS FOR STAFF’S RECOMMENDATION: The property is approximately 20 acres owned by the Austin Independent School District (A.I.S.D). Currently, the District’s Alternative Learning Center operates on the property and is also the location of a several non-profit organizations. A.I.S.D. has partnered with The NRP Group to develop the property with approximately 600 – 700 apartments with a possibility for neighborhood- serving commercial uses, in addition, a new Alternative Learning Center campus will be built on the property. The project is S.M.A.R.T. Housing Certified which proposes approximately 350 affordable dwelling units. See information below. The project will help meet the Austin Strategic Housing Blueprint’s goal to provide affordable housing throughout the City. Staff supports the applicant’s request for Mixed Use land use because the property is located near existing Mixed Use land uses, has access to public transportation, is near three activity corridors (Springdale Road, Airport Blvd, and E. 7th Street) and is directly south of the Springdale Station Activity Center. Mixed Use land use is appropriate in this location. 2 City Council: July 18, 2024 3 Below are sections of the Govalle/Johnston Terrace Neighborhood Plan document staff believes supports the applicant’s request. City Council: July 18, 2024 ‐ public facilities, including governmental offices, police, LAND USE DESCRIPTIONS: EXISTING LAND USE: Civic - Any site for public or semi …
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET DISTRICT: 4 TO: SF-3-NP CASE: C14-2024-0065 ADDRESS: 606 GAYLOR ST ZONING FROM: SF-6-NP SITE AREA: 0.25 acres PROPERTY OWNER: Certiestates LLC AGENT: Austin Civil Engineering, inc. (Calvin Weiman) CASE MANAGER: Tiffany Magnavice (512-978-0722, tiffany.magnavice@austintexas.gov) STAFF RECOMMENDATION: The Staff recommendation is to grant family residence – neighborhood plan (SF-3-NP) combined district zoning. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: July 9, 2024: ORDINANCE NUMBER: ISSUES: No issues at this time. CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: The subject rezoning area is undeveloped and approximately 0.25 acres. It is situated at the northwest corner of Gaylor Street (Level 1/Local) and Guadalupe Street (Level 2/Local). To the north are two core transit corridors; North Lamar Boulevard and Airport Boulevard. Development on Gaylor Street and Guadalupe Street is generally characterized by low density multifamily residences, single family, townhouse and condominium residences, mixed use neighborhood offices (MF-2-NP; SF-3-NP; SF-6-NP; NO-MU-NP). There is also transit oriented development along the Capital Metro Rail Redline with uses such as auto services, retail, and commercial services (TOD-NP). Please refer to Exhibits A (Zoning Map), A-1 (Aerial View). The applicant is proposing to rezone the property to the family residence – neighborhood plan (SF-3-NP) combined district zoning for a residential development that will include three (3) dwelling units equaling approximately 3,490 square feet in total. C14-2024-0065 Page 2 Staff is recommending the family residence-neighborhood plan (SF-3-NP) combined district zoning. This property meets the intent of the district and would increase overall housing in this area of the City, as well as support the addition of missing-middle housing units. The required lot size is 14,000 square feet per 25-2-776 B to build three residences. Since this lot is 11,057 square feet, additional property would be needed to meet this requirement. Subsection D 2 also prohibits condos on local streets and Gaylor is designated as a Level 1 street. The new H.O.M.E amendments allow three unit residential on SF1, SF-2 and SF-3 zonings. Three-unit residential use is not a permitted use in the existing zoning, townhome and condominium residence-neighborhood plan (SF-6-NP). BASIS OF RECOMMENDATION: 1. The proposed zoning should be consistent with the purpose statement of the district sought. Zoning changes should promote an orderly relationship among land uses. The family residence (SF-3) district is the designation for a moderate density single-family residential use and a duplex use on a lot that is a minimum of 5,750 square feet. An SF-3 district designation …
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET DISTRICT: 4 TO: SF-3-NP CASE: C14-2024-0064 ADDRESS: 602 GAYLOR ST ZONING FROM: SF-6-NP SITE AREA: 0.29 acres PROPERTY OWNER: Certiestates LLC AGENT: Austin Civil Engineering, inc. (Calvin Weiman) CASE MANAGER: Tiffany Magnavice (512-978-0722, tiffany.magnavice@austintexas.gov) STAFF RECOMMENDATION: The Staff recommendation is to grant family residence – neighborhood plan (SF-3-NP) combined district zoning. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: July 9, 2024: ORDINANCE NUMBER: ISSUES: No issues at this time. CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: The subject rezoning area is undeveloped and approximately 0.29 acres. It is situated at the northwest corner of Gaylor Street (Level 1/Local) and Guadalupe Street (Level 2/Local). To the north are two core transit corridors; North Lamar Boulevard and Airport Boulevard. Development on Gaylor Street and Guadalupe Street is generally characterized by low density multifamily residences, single family, townhouse and condominium residences, mixed use neighborhood offices (MF-2-NP; SF-3-NP; SF-6-NP; NO-MU-NP). There is also transit oriented development along the Capital Metro Rail Redline with uses such as auto services, retail, and commercial services (TOD-NP). Please refer to Exhibits A (Zoning Map), A-1 (Aerial View). The applicant is proposing to rezone the property to the family residence – neighborhood plan (SF-3-NP) combined district zoning for a residential development that will include three (3) dwelling units equaling approximately 3,903 square feet in total. C14-2024-0064 Page 2 Staff is recommending the family residence-neighborhood plan (SF-3-NP) combined district zoning. This property meets the intent of the district and would increase overall housing in this area of the City, as well as support the addition of missing-middle housing units. The required lot size is 14,000 square feet per 25-2-776 B to build three residences. Since this lot is 12,632 square feet, additional property would be needed to meet this requirement. Subsection D 2 also prohibits condos on local streets and Gaylor is designated as a Level 1 street. The new H.O.M.E amendments allow three unit residential on SF1, SF-2 and SF-3 zonings. Three-unit residential use is not a permitted use in the existing zoning, townhome and condominium residence-neighborhood plan (SF-6-NP). BASIS OF RECOMMENDATION: 1. The proposed zoning should be consistent with the purpose statement of the district sought. Zoning changes should promote an orderly relationship among land uses. The family residence (SF-3) district is the designation for a moderate density single-family residential use and a duplex use on a lot that is a minimum of 5,750 square feet. An SF-3 district designation …
Sr. No. Proposed by Topic Proposed Amendment Justification Notes WG Vote Tally 1 2 3 4 5 Maxwell City Staff Maxwell City Staff Woods City Staff Maxwell City Staff Add one full time employee to Zoning team. Woods Training Optional Planning Commission 101 training for PC members, possibly through Texas Municipal League or APA Texas Chapter. Rehearings for VMU cases, DB-90 and numerous additional paper districts being created all leading to increase in zoning cases. Allow for new and existing commissioners to gain valuable knowledge about planning processes, state law, and best practices to inform discussions and improve efficiency. Ensures the ongoing sovereignty of Planning Commission and similar independent commissions and ensures clear separation of oversight/influence for assigned City Staff. Brings more clarity to decision-making related to legal questions that arise at Planning Commission, and improves efficiency at meetings. Explore the establishment of the Office of the Land Use Commissions (OLUC), which will involve the transfer of existing commission liaisons and the recruitment of supplementary staff as needed. OLUC will encompass the Board of Adjustment, Planning Commission, and Zoning and Platting Commission. Additionally, the office will incorporate a specialized legal representative tasked with attending commission meetings in person, exclusively representing the best interests of the commissions. Allocate funds for a singular budgetary expense aimed at engaging a consultant. The purpose of this engagement is to conduct a comprehensive evaluation and review of all operations and methodologies within the Planning Department. The consultant will offer insights and recommendations geared towards enhancing workflow efficiency and improving work outcomes, with a focus on meeting the established timelines mandated by city regulations. Request additional funding for Planning Department outreach, specifically related to Citywide LDC changes. Improve transparency and access to Planning Commission processes. Improve efficiency in communications between Planning Commission and Planning Dept. staff and help Planning Commmission meet established timelines set by City Council. 2 2 2 2 2 Maxwell Vote Woods Vote Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET CASE: C14-2024-0032 DISTRICT: 8 ZONING FROM: AG-NP ZONING TO: MF-4-NP ADDRESS: 8900 and 8956 W SH HWY 71 SITE AREA: 60.665 acres (2,642,567 sq. ft.) PROPERTY OWNER: Marx Family Property, LLC, a Texas limited partnership AGENT: Dubois Bryant & Campbell, LLP (David Hartman) CASE MANAGER: Cynthia Hadri 512-974-7620, Cynthia.hadri@austintexas.gov STAFF RECOMMENDATION: The staff recommendation is to grant multifamily residence (Moderate-High Density) -neighborhood plan (MF-4-NP) combined district zoning. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: July 9, 2024: CITY COUNCIL ACTION: ORDINANCE NUMBER: ISSUES: N/A CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: The property in question is approximately 60.67 acres, undeveloped, has access to Old Bee Caves Road (level 3) and W State Highway 71 (level 5), and is currently zoned agricultural- neighborhood plan (AG-NP) combined district zoning. The property has ranch/farms and undeveloped land (AG-NP, MF-1, P, DR) to the north. To the south there is more ranch/farmland, single family and convenience storage (RR-NP, AG-NP, CS-NP). To the east and west of the property are multifamily, duplex residential, ranch/farmland and undeveloped land (MF-1-NP, MF-1, AG-NP, GR-NP, GO-NP and I-RR). Please refer to Exhibits A (Zoning Map) and B (Aerial View). Staff is recommending the multifamily residence (Moderate-High Density) -neighborhood plan (MF-4-NP) combined district zoning for the proposed 660 multifamily units, C14-2024-0032 2 approximately 11 units per acre for density. The MF-4 request will allow for more height per building and increase the amount of open space on the property. The site is located within the Oak Hill Combined Neighborhood plan (West Oak Hill) and has letters of support from surrounding neighbors. Please refer to the Correspondence from Interested Parties. The Imagine Austin Oak Hill Center is less than a mile south on Highway 71. The property is also within the new Capital Metro Pickup North Oak Hill Service Zone, and approximately 0.70 miles from an existing bus route/stop. This site expands the number of units and housing choice that suits a variety of household sizes, incomes, and lifestyle needs of a diverse population in support of Imagine Austin and the Strategic Housing Blueprint. Please refer to the associated neighborhood plan amendment case, NPA-2024-0025.01, for more staff comments. BASIS OF RECOMMENDATION: 1. The proposed zoning should be consistent with the purpose statement of the district sought. The multifamily residence (Moderate-High Density) district is intended to accommodate multifamily and group residential use with a maximum density of 36 to 54 units per acre, depending …
CITY OF AUSTIN Heat Resilience Playbook 7/9/24 Outline 01 Background 02 Components of the playbook 0403 Climate Projections 04 Next Steps Heat Resilience Playbook Why have it? What is it? Temperatures are rising Council is asking for it The Community wants to know The City and local agencies are doing a lot! Heat Resilience Playbook identifies neighborhood-based and citywide projects, programs, and policies that combat extreme heat. This Playbook seeks to uplift existing City & agency-led heat resilience efforts Let’s communicate the strategies currently underway It’s not a plan No budget or timeline Heat Resilience Playbook Timeline Partners include Go Austin/Vamos Austin (GAVA), University of Texas at Austin, City of Austin (COA) Departments. Who We Worked With ● Austin Bergstrom International Airport ● Austin Energy ● Homeland Security & Emergency Management ● Homeless Strategy Office ● Austin Energy Green Building ● Housing ● Austin Public Health ● Human Resource ● Austin Public Libraries ● Parks and Recreation ● Development Services - ● Watershed Protection ● Planning ● Travis County ● Austin Water ● Cap Metro Forestry Steps 01 02 03 04 Reviewed national & internal best practices Assessed how city, and agencies, compare to best practices. Id’d 70+ strategies COA+ currently pursuing Reviewed findings with staff & drafted/ refined strategies Assembled strategies into report Extreme Heat Impacts Our: AUSTIN’S HEAT EQUITY When there are major heat events, our residents who are most vulnerable feel it the worst. While all of Austin is expected to experience increases in extreme heat, not all residents face the same impacts. People with the least amount of resources or who spend time outdoors are most at risk — including outdoor workers, infants, elderly, incarcerated people, individuals experiencing homelessness, low-income communities, and people with chronic or mental illness. Spotlight on Neighborhood Cooling Cool Connections Built shade Outdoor Cool Oases Cool Homes Connected trails with access to creeks Tree-lined sidewalks Built shade Shaded bus stops Green infrastructure Park with cooling features, like sprinklers & water fountains Cool Community Spaces Austin’s Heat Resilience Playbook is Composed of 3 Pillars, Divided into 13 Strategies and 56 Actions 1.1 Heat Risk and Mitigation Communications 1.2 Enhanced Outreach During Extreme Heat 2.1 Cool Homes 3.1 Cool Buildings 2.2 Cool Community Spaces 3.2 Tree Planting and Maintenance 2.3 Outdoor Cool Oases 3.3 Parks and Green Space 1.3 Safety Measures and Policies 2.4 Cool Connections 3.4 Resilient Energy System 1.4 Data and Evaluation …
CITY OF AUSTIN CITIZEN PARTICIPATION PLAN A. PURPOSE Participating Jurisdictions (PJs) that receive U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) entitlement grant funds must develop a Citizen Participation Plan (CPP). The CPP describes efforts that will be undertaken to encourage community members to participate in the development of the City’s federal reports: Assessment of Fair Housing (AFH), Consolidated Plan, Annual Action Plan, and the Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER). The CPP is designed to encourage the participation of city residents in the development of the federal reports listed above, particularly those residents who are predominantly low- and moderate-income. For purposes of CDBG funding, a resident is considered to be low-income if their family income equals 50% or less of median family income (MFI), as estimated by HUD. A person is considered to be moderate-income if their family income is between 50% and 80% of MFI. Predominately low-to moderate-income neighborhoods are defined as any neighborhood where at least 51% of the residents have incomes equal to or below 80% of the MFI for any given year. The determination of whether a neighborhood meets the low-to moderate income definition is made by the City at the time a project of area-wide benefit is funded based on current data provided by HUD. The CPP also encourages local and regional institutions and other organizations (including businesses, developers, and community and faith-based organizations) to participate in the process of developing and implementing the Consolidated Plan and related reports. The City takes appropriate actions to encourage the participation of persons of minority backgrounds, persons with limited-English proficiency, and persons with disabilities. It is important to note that HUD’s use of the statutory term “citizen participation” does not in any way limit engagement and consultation with community members based on legal status or country of origin. Any person that resides in the Austin metro area is encouraged to provide input about the federal reporting process as outlined in this CPP. The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. The City of Austin does not discriminate on the basis of disability in the admission or access to, or treatment or employment in its programs and activities. The City of Austin considers it the right of …
PLAN DE PARTICIPACIÓN CIUDADANA DE LA CIUDAD DE AUSTIN A. PROPÓSITO Las Jurisdicciones Participantes (PJ, por sus siglas en inglés) que reciben fondos de subvención garantizada por ley del Departamento de Vivienda y Desarrollo Urbano (HUD) de los Estados Unidos deben desarrollar un Plan de Participación Ciudadana (CPP, por sus siglas en inglés). El CPP describe las iniciativas que se llevarán a cabo para fomentar la participación de los miembros de la comunidad en el desarrollo de los informes federales de la Ciudad: Evaluación de Vivienda Justa (AFH), Plan Consolidado, Plan de Acción Anual y el Informe Consolidado Anual de Rendimiento y Evaluación (CAPER). los El CPP está diseñado para fomentar la participación de los residentes de la ciudad en el desarrollo de informes federales mencionados anteriormente, en especial aquellos residentes que perciben predominantemente ingresos bajos y moderados. Para los fines de asignación de fondos de Subvención en Bloque para Desarrollo Comunitario (CDBG), se considera que un residente tiene ingresos bajos cuando el ingreso familiar es igual al 50% o menos del ingreso familiar mediano (MFI), según lo estimado por el HUD. Una persona se considera de ingresos moderados cuando su ingreso familiar está entre el 50% y el 80% del MFI. Los vecindarios de ingresos predominantemente bajos a moderados se definen como cualquier vecindario donde al menos el 51% de los residentes tienen ingresos iguales o inferiores al 80% del MFI para un año determinado. La Ciudad determina si un vecindario cumple con la definición de ingresos bajos a moderados al momento de financiar un proyecto de beneficio en toda el área, utilizando datos actuales proporcionados por el HUD. El CPP también fomenta la participación de instituciones locales y regionales y otras organizaciones (incluidas empresas, desarrolladores y organizaciones comunitarias y religiosas) en el proceso de desarrollo e implementación del Plan Consolidado y los informes relacionados. La Ciudad lleva a cabo medidas adecuadas para promover la participación de personas de grupos minoritarios, personas con dominio limitado del inglés y personas con discapacidades. Es importante destacar que el uso por parte del HUD del término estatutario "participación ciudadana" de ninguna manera limita la participación y consulta con los miembros de la comunidad según su condición legal o país de origen. Se alienta a cualquier persona que resida en el área metropolitana de Austin a proporcionar información sobre el proceso de presentación de informes federales, tal como se describe en este CPP. …
Annual Internal Review This report covers the time period of 7/1/2023 to 6/30/2024 Urban Transportation Commission The Board/Commission mission statement (per the City Code) is: The purpose of the board is to serve as an advisory body to the city council, the city manager, and all other transportation-related departments concerning transportation- related matters including: streets and highways; transportation energy conservation matters; grant applications; bus and rail service; pedestrian and bikeway programs and projects; safety related programs and projects; provision for the needs of the mobility impaired; transportation franchise requests, renewals, rate adjustments, and hours of operation. The commission shall: Review and make recommendations to the city council on all requests for taxicab permits, including annual permits and franchise permits. Annually review and report to the city council on the City's transportation system, including policies and programs. Review, study, and make recommendations to the Planning Commission on: transportation-related projects proposed for inclusion in the Capital Improvements Program; and plans and programs submitted by the Capital Area Metropolitan Planning Organization. Receive and study citizen comments and suggestions in all areas of transportation. In its deliberations: (1) recognize the relationship between transportation and economics, energy, safety, land use, neighborhood integrity, and environmental Annual Review and Work Plan Year Page # quality; and (2) consider transportation access to health care, employment, education, housing, and recreational facilities. Seek to promote close cooperation between the city council, other city boards and commissions, city departments, and individuals, institutions, and agencies concerned with transportation- related activities so that all similar activities in the City may be coordinated to secure the greatest public welfare. 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. Presentations heard with no action taken: Transportation and Management Center Overview Transit Forward Arterial Management Division Overview Pedestrian Hybrid Beacons Congress Avenue Urban Design Project Safe Routes to School Program Equitable Transit Oriented Development Program City Mobility Bond Action Plan Project Connect Update Autonomous Vehicles in Austin Roles and responsibilities of each City department and office involved in the implementation of mobility-related projects and programs Austin Light Rail Update Public Engagement and Strategic Planning for Austin MetroBike …
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION Urban Transportation Commission Recommendation Number 20240709-005: Bridge Investment in Sidewalks and Bikeways WHEREAS, the Urban Transportation Commission and Joint Sustainability Committee previously supported an investment of $211,386,000 as part of the Environmental Investment Plan to fund short-term mobility goals found in the ATX Walk Bike Roll Plans; WHEREAS, Urban Transportation Commission Recommendation 20240305-006 noted that the proposed investment should “be considered a bridge investment to ensure adequate funding to reach our short-term mobility goals and that the City Council direct staff to develop a plan for future funding strategies to ensure Austin can reach our long-term mobility goals;” WHEREAS, the Department of Capital Delivery Services (CDS) recommended the City Council develop an Integrated Bond Program Development and Delivery Plan, ensuring reliable project delivery timelines and reestablishing a six-year bond cycle beginning with a November 2026 Bond Election; and WHEREAS, current CDS projections show the Sidewalks Program will be left with only $6,660,751 by September 30th, 2025, leading to an 80.35% reduction in the program’s bond spending from the previous year and a likely similarly sharp cutoff in new sidewalk construction; WHEREAS, the 2024 Local Mobility Annual Plan includes over 110 miles of new and improved bikeways that are currently in development with a likely cost of around $73,699,000.00, based on CDS data and Bike Plan cost assumptions, while only $27,019,731 of 2016 and 2020 Bikeways Bond funding remains unspent; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Urban Transportation Commission recommends that if the City Council opts not to bring forward a comprehensive bond package until 2026, the City Council direct the City Manager to develop a 2024 Bridge Bond Package, not to exceed $75 million, to ensure the Sidewalks and Bikeways programs can maintain their current operating level through 2027; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Urban Transportation Commission supports the creation of an Integrated Bond Program Development and Delivery Plan, and recommends the City Council ensures a future 2026 Bond is integrated with the goals and timelines established in the 2023 ATX Walk-Bike-Roll plans as well as delivers on the promises made to voters as part of the 2016 Corridor Program. Motioned by: Seconded by: Date of Approval: Record of the vote: Attest: _____________________________________________ (Staff or board member can sign)
1. PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES TUESDAY, JUNE 11, 2024 The Planning Commission convened in a regular meeting on Tuesday, June 11, 2024, at Austin City Hall, Board and Commissions Room, Room 1101 301 West 2nd Street, Austin, Texas in Austin, Texas. Chair Hempel called the Planning Commission Meeting to order at 6:06 p.m. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance: Claire Hempel Awais Azhar Greg Anderson Adam Haynes Ryan Johnson Felicity Maxwell Alice Woods Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Patrick Howard Jennifer Mushtaler Alberta Phillips Danielle Skidmore PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Stuart Hersh, Smart Housing and Housing Crises in Austin. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Approve the minutes of the Planning Commission regular meeting on May 28, 2024. The minutes from the meeting of 05/28/2024 were approved on the consent agenda on Vice Chair Azhar’s motion, Commissioner Maxwell’s second on a 10-0 vote. Commissioner Mushtaler was off the dais. Commissioner Cox and Commissioner Barrera-Ramirez were absent. 1 PUBLIC HEARINGS 2. Plan Amendment: NPA-2022-0005.01 - Vargas Mixed Use; District 3 Location: 400 Vargas Road and 6520 Lynch Lane, Country Club East Creek and Colorado River Watersheds Owner/Applicant: Vargas Properties I, LTD and Jayco Holdings I, LTD Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: Thower Design, LLC (Ron Thrower and Victoria Haase) Commercial to Mixed Use land use Recommended Maureen Meredith, 512-974-2695, maureen.meredith@austintexas.gov Planning Department The motion to deny the Neighborhood’s postponement request to 07/09/2024 or 07/23/2024 was approved on Commissioner Johnson’s motion, Commissioner Maxwell’s second on an 8-2 vote. Those voting aye were Chair Hempel, Vice Chair Azhar, Commissioners: Anderson, Howard, Johnson, Maxwell, Skidmore, Woods. Those voting nay were Commissioners: Haynes, Phillips. Commissioner Mushtaler was off the dais. Commissioner Cox and Commissioner Barrera-Ramirez were absent. The public hearing was closed on Commissioner Woods’ motion, Commissioner Maxwell’s second on a 7-0 vote. Commissioners Anderson, Haynes, Mushtaler, and Phillips were off the dais. Commissioners Cox and Barrera-Ramirez were absent. The motion to approve Staff’s recommendation of Mixed Use land use for NPA-2022- 0005.01 - Vargas Mixed Use located at 400 Vargas Road & 6520 Lynch Lane was approved on Chair Hempel’s motion, Commissioner Woods’ second on an 7-0 vote. Commissioners Anderson, Haynes, Mushtaler, and Phillips were off the dais. Commissioners Cox and Barrera-Ramirez were absent. C14-2022-0107 - Vargas Mixed Use; District 3 400 Vargas Road & 6520 Lynch Lane, Country Club East Creek and Colorado River Watersheds Owner/Applicant: Vargas Properties I LTD & Jayco Holdings I LTD (Jay Chernosky) Agent: …
Planning Commission: July 9, 2024 NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN AMENDMENT REVIEW SHEET NEIGHORHOOD PLAN: Holly CASE#: NPA-2023-0010.02 PROJECT NAME: East 2nd Street – 2300 Block PC DATE: DATE FILED: July 31, 2023 July 9, 2024 June 11, 2024 May 28, 2024 April 9, 2024 March 12, 2024 January 23, 2024 December 12, 2023 ADDRESS/ES: 109, 111, 113 Mildred Street and 2305, 2307 E. 2nd Street (Unit A), 2307 E. 2nd Street (Unit B), 2311 E. 2nd Street DISTRICT AREA: 3 SITE AREA: 0.7716 OWNER/APPLICANT: Patrica Ann Pope; LaFayette 2109, LLC; and Isdale Investments, LLC; and Emily Kolb Isdale AGENT: Armbrust & Brown, PLLC (Michael J. Whellan) CASE MANAGER: Maureen Meredith STAFF EMAIL: Maureen.Meredith@austintexas.gov TYPE OF AMENDMENT: Change in Future Land Use Designation From: Single Family Base District Zoning Change To: Mixed Use PHONE: (512) 974-2695 Related Zoning Case: C14-2023-0010.02 From: SF-3-NP, CS-CO-MU-NP, LO-NP, LO-CO-MU-NP To: CS-V-MU-DB90-NP NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN ADOPTION DATE: December 13, 2001 Planning Commission: July 9, 2024 ACTION: CITY COUNCIL DATE: TBD PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: July 9, 2024 – (action pending) June 11, 2024 – Postponed to July 9, 2024 on the consent agenda at the request of Staff. [A. Azhar – 1st; F. Maxwell – 2nd] Vote: 10-0 [J. Mushtaler off the dais. G. Cox and N. Barrera- Ramirez absent]. May 28, 2024 – Postponed to June 11, 2024 on the consent agenda at the request of Staff. [F. Maxwell – 1st; A. Woods – 2nd] Vote: 10-0 [G. Cox off the dais. P. Howard and A. Phillips absent]. April 9, 2024 – Postponed to May 28, 2024 on the consent agenda at the request of Staff. [A. Azhar – 1st; F. Maxwell – 2nd] Vote: 12-0 [A. Phillips off the dais]. March 12, 2024- Postponed to April 9, 2024 on the consent agenda at the request of Staff. [A. Woods – 1st; F. Maxwell – 2nd] Vote: 11-0 [C. Hempel and J. Mushtaler absent]. January 23, 2024 – Postponed to March 12, 2024 on the consent agenda at the request of the Applicant. [G. Anderson – 1st; F. Maxwell – 2nd] Vote: 11-0 [J. P. Connolly and A. Woods absent]. December 12, 2023 – Postponed to January 23, 2024 on the consent agenda at the request of the Applicant. [F. Maxwell – 1st; A. Azhar – 2nd] Vote: 11-0 [N. Barrera-Ramirez and P Howard absent]. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: To support the applicant’s request for Mixed Use land use. BASIS FOR …
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET CASE: East Cesar Chavez – 2300 Block (C14-2024-0027) DISTRICT: 3 ZONING FROM: SF-3-NP, CS-CO-MU-NP, LO-NP, and LO-CO-MU-NP ADDRESS: 2300-2328 East Cesar Chavez Street, 2305-2317 East 2nd Street, 109-113 Mildred Street ZONING TO: CS-MU-V-CO- DB90-NP (as amended) SITE AREA: approximately 3.26 acres - approximately 142,005 sqft PROPERTY OWNERS: Patrica Ann Pope; LaFayette 2109, LLC; Isdale Investments, LLC; Emily Kolb Isdale; 2324-ECC-Arc LLC; 2400 ECC-Arc LLC; 2317 E 2nd-Arc LLC AGENT: Armbrust & Brown, PLLC (Michael Whellan) CASE MANAGER: Jonathan Tomko (512) 974-1057, jonathan.tomko@austintexas.gov STAFF RECOMMEDATION: Staff recommends granting general commercial services-mixed use-vertical mixed use- DB90-neighborhood plan (CS-MU-V-DB90-CO-NP) combining district zoning. See the basis of recommendation section below for more information. Staff's recommendation does recommend keeping the conditional overlay established on portions of the subject tract, under Ordinance No. 011213-44, on the entire tract being rezoned. It prohibits the following nine uses: adult oriented businesses, campground, convenience storage, drop-off recycling collection facilities, equipment sales, kennels, pawn shop services, transportation terminal, and vehicle storage. It conditionally allows the following seven uses: automotive rentals, automotive repair services, automotive sales, automotive washing (of any type), commercial off-street parking, custom manufacturing, and service station. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: July 9, 2024: Case is scheduled to be heard by Planning Commission. CITY COUNCIL ACTION: TBD ORDINANCE NUMBER: N/A ISSUES: In December 2023, Ordinance No. 20220609-080, Ordinance No. 20221201-056 and Ordinance No. 20221201-055 were invalidated. On March 11, 2024, Ordinance No. 20240229-073, was enacted to create the “DB90” combining district, which amended City Code Title 25 (Land Development) to create a new zoning district for a density bonus program that grants 30 feet in height above the base zoning district, to a maximum of 90 feet, and modifies site development regulations including compatibility standards. CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: The property in question is currently an amalgamation of different uses and zoning strings from a time when the area had significantly smaller parcels with mixed uses on these small parcels. Four single-family homes, a restaurant, three office/retail spaces, a small strip center, a service repair garage, and a class C warehouse currently occupy the approximately 3 acre subject tract. The location is adjacent to an ASMP level 3 roadway and Imagine Austin Corridor (East Cesar Chavez) and approximately ¼ mile west of Pleasant Valley Road another Imagine Austin C14-2024-0027 2 Corridor and ASMP level 3 roadway. There is frequent Capital Metro Bus service with the …
Planning Commission: July 9, 2024 NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN AMENDMENT REVIEW SHEET NPA-2024-0025.01 DATE FILED: March 13, 2024 NEIGHORHOOD PLAN: Oak Hill Combined (West Oak Hill) CASE#: PROJECT NAME: 8900 and 8956 W SH 71 Multifamily PC DATE: July 9, 2024 ADDRESS/ES: DISTRICT AREA: 8 SITE AREA: 60.665 acres OWNER/APPLICANT: Marx Family Property, LLC and Texas limited liability 8900 and 8956 W SH 71 company AGENT: Dubois Bryant & Campbell, LLP (David Hartman) CASE MANAGER: Maureen Meredith STAFF EMAIL: Maureen.Meredith@austintexas.gov TYPE OF AMENDMENT: Change in Future Land Use Designation From: Rural Residential Base District Zoning Change To: Multifamily Residential PHONE: (512) 974-2695 Related Zoning Case: C14-2024-0032 From: AG-NP To: MF-4-NP NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN ADOPTION DATE: December 11, 2008 CITY COUNCIL DATE: TBD PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: July 9, 2024 - (action pending) ACTION: Planning Commission: July 9, 2024 STAFF RECOMMENDATION: To grant the applicant’s request for Multifamily Residential land use. BASIS FOR STAFF’S RECOMMENDATION: The applicant proposes to change the land use on the future land use map (FLUM) from Rural Residential to Multifamily Residential land use. The applicant proposes to build approximately 660 multifamily residential units on a 60.665-acre tract of land. The proposed development will provide additional residential housing units for the Oak Hill area and the city. Below are sections of the Oak Hill Plan staff that supports the applicant’s request. GOALS, OBJECTIVES AND RECOMMENDATIONS: 6.A. Provide opportunities for high-quality new development and re- development. 6A.1 Ensure quality of new construction and renovations. 6.B. Balance development and environmental protection by maintaining a vibrant residential and commercial community that demonstrates caring stewardship of the environment. 6.B.1 Encourage zoning to be compatible with existing and neighboring land uses and seek optimal and most appropriate use of land. 6.B.1a—Rework zoning to allow/support the vision of the Oak Hill Neighborhood Plan. 6.B.1b—Cluster higher density development in appropriate areas, striving to balance the interests of stakeholders while taking into consideration environmental concerns. 2 Planning Commission: July 9, 2024 CHAPTER 8: HOUSING 8.A. Balance development and environmental protection by maintaining a vibrant residential and commercial community. 8.A.1 Assess and minimize the impact of land development on surface and ground water. 8.A.1a—Every housing development/redevelopment should include an environmental impact analysis and incorporate all necessary measures to address its potential impact on the Edwards Aquifer (impervious cover, drainage, traffic, etc.). 8.A.2 Design and place homes to minimize impacts on natural resources and the physical environment and to maximize social …
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET CASE: C14-2024-0032 DISTRICT: 8 ZONING FROM: AG-NP ZONING TO: MF-4-NP ADDRESS: 8900 and 8956 W SH HWY 71 SITE AREA: 60.665 acres (2,642,567 sq. ft.) PROPERTY OWNER: Marx Family Property, LLC, a Texas limited partnership AGENT: Dubois Bryant & Campbell, LLP (David Hartman) CASE MANAGER: Cynthia Hadri 512-974-7620, Cynthia.hadri@austintexas.gov STAFF RECOMMENDATION: The staff recommendation is to grant multifamily residence (Moderate-High Density) -neighborhood plan (MF-4-NP) combined district zoning. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: July 9, 2024: CITY COUNCIL ACTION: ORDINANCE NUMBER: ISSUES: N/A CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: The property in question is approximately 60.67 acres, undeveloped, has access to Old Bee Caves Road (level 3) and W State Highway 71 (level 5), and is currently zoned agricultural- neighborhood plan (AG-NP) combined district zoning. The property has ranch/farms and undeveloped land (AG-NP, MF-1, P, DR) to the north. To the south there is more ranch/farmland, single family and convenience storage (RR-NP, AG-NP, CS-NP). To the east and west of the property are multifamily, duplex residential, ranch/farmland and undeveloped land (MF-1-NP, MF-1, AG-NP, GR-NP, GO-NP and I-RR). Please refer to Exhibits A (Zoning Map) and B (Aerial View). Staff is recommending the multifamily residence (Moderate-High Density) -neighborhood plan (MF-4-NP) combined district zoning for the proposed 660 multifamily units, C14-2024-0032 2 approximately 11 units per acre for density. The MF-4 request will allow for more height per building and increase the amount of open space on the property. The site is located within the Oak Hill Combined Neighborhood plan (West Oak Hill) and has letters of support from surrounding neighbors. Please refer to the Correspondence from Interested Parties. The Imagine Austin Oak Hill Center is less than a mile south on Highway 71. The property is also within the new Capital Metro Pickup North Oak Hill Service Zone, and approximately 0.70 miles from an existing bus route/stop. This site expands the number of units and housing choice that suits a variety of household sizes, incomes, and lifestyle needs of a diverse population in support of Imagine Austin and the Strategic Housing Blueprint. Please refer to the associated neighborhood plan amendment case, NPA-2024-0025.01, for more staff comments. BASIS OF RECOMMENDATION: 1. The proposed zoning should be consistent with the purpose statement of the district sought. The multifamily residence (Moderate-High Density) district is intended to accommodate multifamily and group residential use with a maximum density of 36 to 54 units per acre, depending …
Planning Commission: July 9, 2024 NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN AMENDMENT REVIEW SHEET NEIGHORHOOD PLAN: Govalle/Johnston Terrace Combined CASE#: NPA-2024-0016.01.SH PROJECT NAME: 4900 Gonzales Redevelopment PC DATE: July 9, 2024 July 25, 2024 DATE FILED: February 21, 2024 4900 Gonzales Street ADDRESS/ES: DISTRICT AREA: 3 SITE AREA: 19.8078 acres OWNER/APPLICANT: Austin Independent School District (A.I.S.D) AGENT: Husch Blackwell, LLP (Nikelle Meade) CASE MANAGER: Maureen Meredith STAFF EMAIL: Maureen.Meredith@austintexas.gov TYPE OF AMENDMENT: Change in Future Land Use Designation PHONE: (512) 974-2695 From: Civic Base District Zoning Change To: Mixed Use Related Zoning Case: C14-2024-0019.SH From: P-NP NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN ADOPTION DATE: March 27, 2003 CITY COUNCIL DATE: July 18, 2024 ACTION: To: GR-MU-V-DB90-NP (as amended) Planning Commission: July 9, 2024 PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: July 9, 2024 – (Action Pending) June 25, 2024 – Postponed to July 9, 2024 at the request of the neighborhood on the consent agenda. [R. Johnson – 1st; F. Maxwell – 2nd] Vote: 8-0 [A. Haynes, C. Hempel, A. Azhar absent. G. Cox off the dais. One vacancy on the dais]. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Recommended for the Applicant’s request for Mixed Use land use. BASIS FOR STAFF’S RECOMMENDATION: The property is approximately 20 acres owned by the Austin Independent School District (A.I.S.D). Currently, the District’s Alternative Learning Center operates on the property and is also the location of a several non-profit organizations. A.I.S.D. has partnered with The NRP Group to develop the property with approximately 600 – 700 apartments with a possibility for neighborhood- serving commercial uses, in addition, a new Alternative Learning Center campus will be built on the property. The project is S.M.A.R.T. Housing Certified which proposes approximately 350 affordable dwelling units. See information below. The project will help meet the Austin Strategic Housing Blueprint’s goal to provide affordable housing throughout the City. Staff supports the applicant’s request for Mixed Use land use because the property is located near existing Mixed Use land uses, has access to public transportation, is near three activity corridors (Springdale Road, Airport Blvd, and E. 7th Street) and is directly south of the Springdale Station Activity Center. Mixed Use land use is appropriate in this location. 2 Below are sections of the Govalle/Johnston Terrace Neighborhood Plan document staff believes supports the applicant’s request. Planning Commission: July 9, 2024 3 Planning Commission: July 9, 2024 ‐ public facilities, including governmental offices, police, LAND USE DESCRIPTIONS: EXISTING LAND USE: Civic - Any site for public or semi …
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET CASE: C14-2024.0019.SH (4900 Gonzales/Anita Ferrales Coy Facility DISTRICT: 3 ADDRESS: 4900 Gonzales Street SITE AREA: approximately 19.81 acres (approximately 862,827 square feet) ZONING FROM: P-NP ZONING TO: CS-MU-V-CO-DB90-NP PROPERTY OWNER: Austin Independent School District (AISD) AGENT: Husch Blackwell, LLP and The NRP Group (Nikelle Meade and Nick Walsh) CASE MANAGER: Jonathan Tomko (512) 974-1047, jonathan.tomko@austintexas.gov STAFF RECOMMEDATION: Staff recommends granting general commercial services-mixed use-vertical mixed use- conditional overlay-density bonus 90-neighborhood plan (CS-MU-V-CO-DB90-NP) combining district zoning. The conditional overlay would prohibit the following 24 uses: agricultural sales and services, alternative financial services, automotive rentals, automotive repair services, automotive sales, automotive washing (of any type), bail bonds services, building maintenance services, campground, commercial blood plasma center, construction sales and services, drop-off recycling collection facility, equipment repair services, equipment sales, exterminating services, laundry services, monument retail services, pawn shop services, pedicab storage and dispatch, service station, vehicle storage, limited warehousing and distribution, communication services facilities, maintenance service facilities, For more information see the basis of recommendation section below PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: June 25, 2024: Neighborhood postponement to July 9, 2024 July 9, 2024: Case is scheduled to be heard by Planning Commission. CITY COUNCIL ACTION: July 18, 2024: Case is scheduled to be heard by City Council. ORDINANCE NUMBER: N/A ISSUES: In December 2023, Ordinance No. 20220609-080, Ordinance No. 20221201-056 and Ordinance No. 20221201-055 were invalidated. On March 11, 2024, Ordinance No. 20240229-073, was enacted to create the “DB90” combining district, which amended City Code Title 25 (Land Development) to create a new zoning district for a density bonus program that grants 30 C14-2024-0019.SH 2 feet in height above the base zoning district, to a maximum of 90 feet, and modifies site development regulations including compatibility standards. The applicant seeks to utilize DB90 to provide affordable housing for teachers. For more detailed information from the applicant see the Applicant’s Summary Letter in attachment C. CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: The subject tract is currently the Anita Ferrales Coy Facility (AISD) Approximately 135,000 square feet constructed in approximately 1999. To the north is a single-family dwelling of approximately 1,250 square feet. To the east are five single-family dwellings ranging from approximately 780 to 2,200 square feet, an industrial building of approximately 33,700 square feet and a warehouse of approximately 6,000 square feet. To the south are two warehouses of approximately 3,800 to 11,850 square feet, a recently constructed apartment complex …
Planning Commission: July 9, 2024 NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN AMENDMENT REVIEW SHEET DATE FILED: March 13, 2024 5200 East 5th Street NEIGHORHOOD PLAN: Govalle/Johnston Terrace Combined (Govalle) CASE#: NPA-2024-0016.02 PROJECT NAME: 5200 East 5th Street PC DATE: July 9, 2024 ADDRESS/ES: DISTRICT AREA: 3 SITE AREA: 1.333 acres OWNER/APPLICANT: CSW 5th Street Manager, LLC AGENT: Drenner Group, PC (Amanda Swor) CASE MANAGER: Mark Walters STAFF EMAIL: mark.walters@austintexas.gov TYPE OF AMENDMENT: Change in Future Land Use Designation PHONE: (512) 974-7695 From: Commercial Base District Zoning Change To: Mixed Use Related Zoning Case: C14-2024-0037 From: CS-CO-NP To: CS-MU-V-DB90-CO-NP NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN ADOPTION DATE: March 27, 2003 CITY COUNCIL DATE: TBD PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: July 9, 2024 – (action pending) STAFF RECOMMENDATION: To grant the Applicant’s request for Mixed Use land use. Planning Commission: July 9, 2024 BASIS FOR STAFF’S RECOMMENDATION: The requested amendment is in alignment with several of the neighborhood plan’s goals. Below are sections from the neighborhood plan that supports the applicant’s request: GOAL 3: Land Use - Develop a balanced and varied pattern of land use. Key Principles • Provide a balance of land use and zoning for people to both live and work in the • Encourage mixed use so that residential uses are allowed on some commercial area. properties. Staff Comment: The requested zoning (CS-MU-V-DB90-CO-NP) and associated future land use map amendment (Mixed Use) would be similar to the adjacent lot to the north: CS-V-CO-NP and Mixed Use. The surrounding properties indicated on the FLUM are designated a variety of different land use categories ranging from Industrial, Commercial, Civic, and Mixed Use. The proposed change maintains the varied land use pattern. GOAL 8: Housing - Increase opportunities for people to live in close proximity to daily needs such as shopping and transportation. Staff Comment: The subject track is approximately 300’ from the Austin Grayhoud Station which also serves as a transfer center for Capital Metro bussess serving six different routes as well as for CARTS service. Although there are not many goods and servies available in the immediate area, future development of the site may inlcude a retail element. Located south of the subject tract, on Levander Loop is the recently rezoned Bordon Tract PDA (Ordinance No. 20230720-181) allowing for multi-family buildings up to 120’ and a large cocktail lounge. As the subject tract and the Bordon Tract develop, new retail uses may be attacted to the area. GOAL 9: …
CASE: 5200 East 5th Street (C14-2024-0037) DISTRICT: 3 ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET ZONING FROM: CS-CO-NP ZONING TO: CS-MU-V-CO-DB90-NP ADDRESS: 5200 East 5th Street SITE AREA: approximately 1.333 acres (approximately 58,065 square feet) PROPERTY OWNER: CSW 5th Street, LLC AGENT: Drenner Group, PC (Amanda Swor, AICP) CASE MANAGER: Jonathan Tomko (512) 974-1057, jonathan.tomko@austintexas.gov STAFF RECOMMEDATION: Staff recommends granting general commercial services-mixed use-vertical mixed use- conditional overlay-density bonus 90-neighborhood plan (CS-MU-V-CO-DB90- NP) combining district zoning. The conditional overlay would be carried over from Ordinance No. 030327-11a and prohibit seven uses: adult oriented businesses, campground, kennels, laundry services, pawn shop services, residential treatment, and vehicle storage. The conditional overlay would allow ten conditional uses: agricultural sales and services, automotive rentals, automotive repair services, automotive washing (of any type), building maintenance services, commercial off-street parking, construction sales and services, equipment sales, equipment repair services, and drive-in services as an accessory to commercial uses. For more information see the basis of recommendation section below. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: June 25, 2024: Neighborhood postponement granted to July 9, 2024. July 9, 2024: Case is scheduled to be heard by Planning Commission. CITY COUNCIL ACTION: TBD ORDINANCE NUMBER: N/A ISSUES: In December 2023, Ordinance No. 20220609-080, Ordinance No. 20221201-056 and Ordinance No. 20221201-055 were invalidated. On March 11, 2024, Ordinance No. 20240229-073, was enacted to create the “DB90” combining district, which amended City Code Title 25 (Land Development) to create a new zoning district for a density bonus program that grants 30 feet in height above the base zoning district, to a maximum of 90 feet, and modifies site development regulations including compatibility standards. CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: The property in question is currently undeveloped land. To the north is additional undeveloped land. To the east across interchange of Airport Boulevard, East 7th Street, East 5th Street, and East Cesar Chavez Street is the Austin Animal Center and an asphalt contractor. To the south across East 5th Street/East Cesar Chavez Street is an automotive repair shop, approximately 7,800 square feet, was constructed in approximately 1975. A door supplier office/retail store of approximately 1,100 square feet was built in approximately 1939. Greyhound Bus Station C14-2024-0037 2 and the CARTS Eastside Bus Plaza, approximately 2,000 square feet, was constructed in 2020. To the west are vacant warehouses, approximately 24,000 square feet built in the early 1940s. The Applicant previously proposed to rezone approximately the subject tract from CS-CO-NP to …
