JOINT SUSTAINABILITY COMMITTEE REGULAR MEETING MEETING MINUTES Feb 28, 2024 The Joint Sustainability Committee convened in a hybrid meeting via videoconferencing and at Permitting and Development Center. Chair Kaiba White called the Board Meeting to order at 6:09 pm. Board Members in Attendance in Person: Kaiba White, Rodrigo Leal, Anna Scott, Jon Salinas, Chris Maxwell-Gaines, Christopher Campbell, Haris Qureshi, Charlotte Davis, Larry Franklin Board Members in Attendance Remotely: Diana Wheeler, Stephanie Bazan, Melissa Rothrock, Amy Noel, Heather Houser, Alberta Phillips Board Members Absent: Yure Suarez, Bertha Delgado City Staff in Attendance: Rohan Lilauwala, Zach Baumer CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION Charlie Mossburger – St. Edwards Civic lab. o Spoke about ‘Get Fertilizer Wiser’ program to replace plants that have low fertilizer requirements Chioma Okoro – street nurse o Spoke about mental health initiatives 1. Approval of minutes from the Jan 24th meeting of the Joint Sustainability Committee. Qureshi motions to approve, Davis seconds, passes on 13-0 vote (Franklin, Phillips off Commissioners discussed details and logistics of supporting a measure at length. dais) 2. Discussion on the benefits of adopting and implementing the Great Streets Initiative –Kevin Howard Presentation on Great Streets Initiative 15. Approve a recommendation supporting adoption and implementation of the Great Streets Initiative. Proposed amendments to clarify goals, add safety for bicycles and peds. Salinas motions to support goals of Great Streets Initiative. Salinas motions, Davis seconds, passes 14-0 (Phillips off dais). 3. Discussion of next steps on the Environmental Investment Plan Resolution (Item 25 from 2/15 Council Meeting). JSC will need to hold public hearing in May/Apr Mar – broad, public input Apr – narrow, possible staff draft list May 1 – JSC presentation due; May 30 – staff response due This is parallel with budget recommendations JSC has commissioners over many of the plans. Homework for March meeting – each working group to look at each of the plans related to their group. White to write a short message to share with home commissions 16. Creation of working group to advise on public input and recommendations that are responsive to the Environmental Investment Plan (Item 25 passed by the Austin City Council on 2/15). Office of Sustainability staff support for working group White, Leal, Scott, Qureshi, Davis, Salinas, Campbell, Franklin volunteer to be on White motions to create a …
JOINT INCLUSION COMMITTEE (JIC) MEETING AGENDA FEBRUARY 28th, 2024 REGULAR MEETING of the JOINT INCLUSION COMMITTEE (JIC) WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 28TH, 2024, at 3:00 P.M. CST CITY HALL, BOARDS & COMMISSIONS RM #1101 301 W. 2ND STREET, AUSTIN, TX 78701 MEETING AGENDA This meeting is being held in a hybrid format, and some members of the Commission may be participating in a videoconference. 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 and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments at the beginning of the meeting. Remote speakers must register in advance (February 27th by 12pm-Noon CST). To speak or attend remotely, residents must contact the Equity Office’s Community Services Program Coordinator, Alejandra Mireles, no later than 12pm-noon (CST) on Tuesday, February 27th, email alejandra.mireles@austintexas.gov. To register to speak remotely, the required registration information includes 1) the speaker’s name, 2) the item number(s) they wish to speak on, 3) whether they are for/against/neutral, email address, and 4) the telephone number the speaker will be using to participate (it must be the same number that will be used to call into the meeting). telephone 974-8045 and/or Please 2024. (512) call at CURRENT JIC MEMBER COMMISSIONS & REPRESENTATIVES: Member Commission: African American Resource Advisory Commission Asian American Quality-of-Life Advisory Commission Commission for Women Commission on Aging Primary Representative: Alternate Representative: Serita Fontanesi Antonio Ross Sonny Sin Nayer Sikder Julie Glasser Richard Bondi (Vice- Chair) Commission on Immigrant Affairs Melissa Ortega Leonor Vargas Early Childhood Council Amanda Afifi (Chair) Hispanic/Latino Quality-of-Life Resource Advisory Commission Human Rights Commission Morgan Davis Rebecca Austen Teresa Ferguson Jose Caceres Eliza Gordon Ivana Neri Muneeb "Meebs" Aslam LGBTQ+ Quality-of-Life Advisory Commission Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities Charles Curry Melissa Taylor Jennifer Powell Lira Ramirez 1 JOINT INCLUSION COMMITTEE (JIC) MEETING AGENDA MEETING AGENDA FEBRUARY 28th, 2024 CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION The first ten 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 COMMITTEE’s REGULAR MEETING on January 24th, 2024. STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. DISCUSSION ITEMS 3. Staff Briefing from Austin Transit Partnership on latest developments regarding Austin Light Rail. (Presenters: Lisa Storer, Program Manager, Sustainability and Design, Alvin Livingstone, SVP …
JOINT INCLUSION COMMITTEE (JIC) RECOMMENDATION 20240228-004 RESOLUTION ON COMBATING ANTISEMITISM, ISLAMOPHOBIA, AND ANTI-ARAB SENTIMENTS IN THE CITY OF AUSTIN AND CALLS FOR A CEASEFIRE Date: February 28th, 2024 Subject: Joint Endorsement of the Human Rights Commission’s Recommendation 20231106_001 Resolution on Combating Antisemitism, Islamophobia, and Anti-Arab Sentiments in the City of Austin and Calls for a Ceasefire. Motioned by: Commissioner Seconded by: Commissioner WHEREAS, the City of Austin is dedicated to fostering a community that embraces diversity and upholds the principles of equality and human rights; WHEREAS, incidents of antisemitism, Islamophobia, and anti-Arab sentiments are on the rise within our city, posing a significant threat to the well-being and safety of our diverse communities; WHEREAS, it is our duty as the Joint Inclusion Committee of the City of Austin to address and combat discrimination, prejudice, and hate in all its forms; WHEREAS, we recognize the importance of creating a community where every resident can live free from fear and discrimination; WHEREAS, we express profound sorrow and condemnation for the tragic loss of Israeli civilians in the attack on October 7th by Hamas, and we vehemently denounce the indiscriminate retaliation by the State of Israel, which has resulted in collective punishment upon the civilian population of Gaza; WHEREAS, we find it deeply troubling that a dehumanization narrative is being used to rationalize criminal acts of war within this ongoing conflict; WHEREAS, it is the solemn responsibility of the Austin City Council to uphold human rights principles and universal values; 1 NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Joint Inclusion Committee of the City of Austin firmly condemns all acts of antisemitism, Islamophobia, and anti-Arab sentiments within our city; BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Joint Inclusion Committee recommends that the City of Austin through all applicable agencies to: Vigorously combat acts of antisemitism, Islamophobia, and anti-Arab sentiments by implementing programs and initiatives aimed at prevention, education, and awareness. Provide support to victims of hate crimes related to antisemitism, Islamophobia, and anti-Arab sentiments by ensuring that resources and assistance are readily available. Collaborate with community organizations to promote understanding, tolerance, and intercultural dialogue among different religious and ethnic communities. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Joint Inclusion Committee recommends that the City of Austin shall facilitate public awareness campaigns to educate our residents about the harmful effects of antisemitism, Islamophobia, anti-Arab, and Anti-Palestine Sentiments and encourage reporting of such incidents. BE IT FURTHER …
JOINT INCLUSION COMMITTEE (JIC) RECOMMENDATION 20240228-005 Resolution on Combating Antisemitism, Islamophobia, and Anti-Arab Sentiments in the City of Austin and promoting a peaceful resolution for all. Date: February 28th, 2024 Subject: Joint Endorsement of the Asian American Quality-of-Life Advisory Commission’s 20240116-005 Resolution on Combating Antisemitism, Islamophobia, and Anti-Arab Sentiments in the City of Austin and promoting a peaceful resolution for all. Motioned by: Commissioner RECOMMENDATION: Seconded by: Commissioner In response to the ongoing Gaza Crisis and subsequent rise in hate-related incidents, the Joint Inclusion Committee recommends that City Council directs City staff to execute a coordinated public awareness campaign combating antisemitism, Islamophobia, and Anti-Arab sentiment; for the Austin Police Department to develop a comprehensive coordinated response to victims of violence stemming from rhetoric of the Gaza Crisis; and calls on City Council to express support for an immediate and permanent ceasefire. DESCRIPTION OF RECOMMENDATION TO COUNCIL: WHEREAS, the City of Austin is dedicated to fostering a community that embraces diversity, racial equity, and upholds the principles of equality and human rights; WHEREAS, the attack on October 7th by Hamas has led to the tragic loss of Israeli civilians and the subsequent indiscriminate retaliation by the State of Israel has led to the continued loss of civilian lives in Gaza; WHEREAS, rhetoric as a result of the global conflict has led to incidents of antisemitism, Islamophobia, and anti-Arab sentiments rising within our city, posing a significant threat to the well-being and safety of our diverse communities; WHEREAS, it is our duty as theJoint Inclusion Committee of the City of Austin to address and combat discrimination, prejudice, and hate against Americans, immigrants, and refugees in all its forms in order to foster a community where every resident can live free from fear and discrimination; WHEREAS that the Joint Inclusion Committee of the City of Austin firmly condemns all acts of 1 antisemitism, Islamophobia, and anti-Arab sentiments within our city; NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Austin City Council is called upon to direct City staff in executing a coordinated public awareness campaign that combats acts of antisemitism, Islamophobia, and anti-Arab sentiments by implementing programs and initiatives aimed at prevention, education, and awareness; BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Austin Police Department coordinate with relevant community organizations and direct service agencies to develop a comprehensive coordinated response of enhanced and culturally appropriate victim’s services for those who experienced violence related to the rhetoric …
JOINT INCLUSION COMMITTEE (JIC) RECOMMENDATION 20240228-006 Transparent Hiring in Executive Leadership Date: February 28th, 2024 Subject: Joint Endorsement of the Asian American Quality-of-Life Recommendation 20240220-007 Transparent Hiring in Executive Leadership Motioned by: Commissioner Seconded by: Commissioner RECOMMENDATION: The Joint Inclusion Committee recommends that City Council members continue to direct the City Manager to cultivate a transparent and coordinated process of hiring executive leadership positions within the City of Austin, including the roles of the City Manager and Directors. DESCRIPTION OF RECOMMENDATION TO COUNCIL: WHEREAS, the City of Austin is committed to upholding good governance principles, including transparency and public accountability; and WHEREAS, recent instances of five leadership positions, transitioning from interim to permanent without public notification and feedback, based on the City’s organizational chart released in September 2023 and January 2024, have raised concerns about transparency and fairness in the hiring process; and WHEREAS, additional questions remain regarding the efficacy of the grouping of strategic offices such as Equity, Sustainability, Civil Rights, Innovation, Small Minority Business Resources and Resilience, most which operate with interim or acting leadership and three under one acting director; and WHEREAS, Interim City Manager Jesús Garza, in a memo dated January 30, 2024, addressed these concerns by acknowledging ongoing communication with Council Members and outlining his plans for key personnel hires within the next 90 days; and WHEREAS, while the City Manager has discretion over hiring and organizational structure, the many appointed and newly created executive leadership positions since late 2022 has caused significant community and negative news concern; and WHEREAS, a transparent and inclusive hiring process fosters public trust, attracts qualified 1 candidates from diverse backgrounds, and ensures a deliberate selection of the best individual for the job; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE JOINT INCLUSION COMMITTEE: 1. Strongly urges City Council to direct the City Manager to properly and meaningfully reinforce the authority of the Strategic Offices of Equity, Sustainability, Civil Rights, Innovation, Small Minority Business Resources and Resilience as equals alongside other City Departments with Director information listed in the City’s organizational chart; 2. Advises the City Council to adopt a policy requiring the City Manager to prioritize public listing and a competitive application process for executive leadership positions, including positions only open to internal hires; 3. Recommends that City Council considers requiring new City Manager leadership provide them with more frequent or regularly scheduled executive staffing and leadership updates including discussion …
JOINT INCLUSION COMMITTEE (JIC) RECOMMENDATION 20240228-004 RESOLUTION ON COMBATING ANTISEMITISM, ISLAMOPHOBIA, AND ANTI-ARAB SENTIMENTS IN THE CITY OF AUSTIN AND CALLS FOR A CEASEFIRE Date: February 28th, 2024 Subject: Joint Endorsement of the Human Rights Commission’s Recommendation 20231106_001 Resolution on Combating Antisemitism, Islamophobia, and Anti-Arab Sentiments in the City of Austin and Calls for a Ceasefire. Motioned by: Commissioner Melissa Ortega Seconded by: Commissioner Morgan Davis WHEREAS, the City of Austin is dedicated to fostering a community that embraces diversity and upholds the principles of equality and human rights; WHEREAS, incidents of antisemitism, Islamophobia, and anti-Arab sentiments are on the rise within our city, posing a significant threat to the well-being and safety of our diverse communities; WHEREAS, the City of Austin created the Joint Inclusion Committee in City Ordinance No. 20200827-013 so that it shall (1) advise the council on issues pertaining to equity, diversity, and inclusion; and (2) promote close cooperation between the council, City management, City boards, commissions, committees, and agencies to increase and sustain equity, diversity, and inclusion of the city; WHEREAS, it is our duty as the Joint Inclusion Committee of the City of Austin to address and combat discrimination, prejudice, and hate in all its forms; WHEREAS, we recognize the importance of creating a community where every resident can live free from fear and discrimination; WHEREAS, we express profound sorrow and condemnation for the tragic loss of Israeli civilians in the attack on October 7th by Hamas, and we vehemently denounce the indiscriminate retaliation by the State of Israel, which has resulted in collective punishment upon the civilian population of Gaza; WHEREAS, we find it deeply troubling that a dehumanization narrative is being used to rationalize criminal acts of war within this ongoing conflict; WHEREAS, it is the solemn responsibility of the Austin City Council to uphold human rights principles and universal values; 1 NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Joint Inclusion Committee of the City of Austin firmly condemns all acts of antisemitism, Islamophobia, and anti-Arab sentiments within our city; BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Joint Inclusion Committee recommends that the City of Austin through all applicable agencies to: Vigorously combat acts of antisemitism, Islamophobia, and anti-Arab sentiments by implementing programs and initiatives aimed at prevention, education, and awareness. Provide support to victims of hate crimes related to antisemitism, Islamophobia, and anti-Arab sentiments by ensuring that resources and assistance are readily …
JOINT INCLUSION COMMITTEE (JIC) RECOMMENDATION 20240228-005 Resolution on Combating Antisemitism, Islamophobia, and Anti-Arab Sentiments in the City of Austin and promoting a peaceful resolution for all. Date: February 28th, 2024 Subject: Joint Endorsement of the Asian American Quality-of-Life Advisory Commission’s 20240116-005 Resolution on Combating Antisemitism, Islamophobia, and Anti-Arab Sentiments in the City of Austin and promoting a peaceful resolution for all. Motioned by: Commissioner Julie Glasser Seconded by: Commissioner Melissa Ortega RECOMMENDATION: In response to the ongoing Gaza Crisis and subsequent rise in hate-related incidents, the Joint Inclusion Committee recommends that City Council directs City staff to execute a coordinated public awareness campaign combating antisemitism, Islamophobia, and Anti-Arab sentiment and for the Austin Police Department to develop a comprehensive coordinated response to victims of violence stemming from rhetoric of the Gaza Crisis. DESCRIPTION OF RECOMMENDATION TO COUNCIL: WHEREAS, the City of Austin is dedicated to fostering a community that embraces diversity, racial equity, and upholds the principles of equality and human rights; WHEREAS, the attack on October 7th by Hamas has led to the tragic loss of Israeli civilians and the subsequent indiscriminate retaliation by the State of Israel has led to the continued loss of civilian lives in Gaza; WHEREAS, rhetoric as a result of the global conflict has led to incidents of antisemitism, Islamophobia, and anti-Arab sentiments rising within our city, posing a significant threat to the well-being and safety of our diverse communities; WHEREAS, it is our duty as the Joint Inclusion Committee of the City of Austin to address and combat discrimination, prejudice, and hate against Americans, immigrants, and refugees in all its forms in order to foster a community where every resident can live free from fear and discrimination; WHEREAS, that the Joint Inclusion Committee of the City of Austin firmly condemns all acts of antisemitism, Islamophobia, and anti-Arab sentiments within our city; 1 NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Austin City Council is called upon to direct City staff in executing a coordinated public awareness campaign that combats acts of antisemitism, Islamophobia, and anti-Arab sentiments by implementing programs and initiatives aimed at prevention, education, and awareness; BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Austin Police Department coordinate with relevant community organizations and direct service agencies to develop a comprehensive coordinated response of enhanced and culturally appropriate victim’s services for those who experienced violence related to the rhetoric from the conflict; BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that …
JOINT INCLUSION COMMITTEE (JIC) RECOMMENDATION 20240228-006 Transparent Hiring in Executive Leadership Date: February 28th, 2024 Subject: Joint Endorsement of the Asian American Quality-of-Life Recommendation 20240220-007 Transparent Hiring in Executive Leadership Motioned by: Commissioner Serita Fontanesi Seconded by: Commissioner Morgan Davis RECOMMENDATION: The Joint Inclusion Committee recommends that City Council members continue to direct the City Manager to cultivate a transparent and coordinated process of hiring executive leadership positions within the City of Austin, including the roles of the City Manager and Directors. DESCRIPTION OF RECOMMENDATION TO COUNCIL: WHEREAS, the City of Austin is committed to upholding good governance principles, including transparency and public accountability; and WHEREAS, recent instances of five leadership positions, transitioning from interim to permanent without public notification and feedback, based on the City’s organizational chart released in September 2023 and January 2024, have raised concerns about transparency and fairness in the hiring process; and WHEREAS, additional questions remain regarding the efficacy of the grouping of strategic offices such as Equity, Sustainability, Civil Rights, Innovation, Small Minority Business Resources and Resilience, most which operate with interim or acting leadership and three under one acting director; and WHEREAS, Interim City Manager Jesús Garza, in a memo dated January 30, 2024, addressed these concerns by acknowledging ongoing communication with Council Members and outlining his plans for key personnel hires within the next 90 days; and WHEREAS, while the City Manager has discretion over hiring and organizational structure, the many appointed and newly created executive leadership positions since late 2022 has caused significant community and negative news concern; and 1 WHEREAS, a transparent and inclusive hiring process fosters public trust, attracts qualified candidates from diverse backgrounds, and ensures a deliberate selection of the best individual for the job; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE JOINT INCLUSION COMMITTEE: 1. Strongly urges City Council to direct the City Manager to properly and meaningfully reinforce the authority of the Strategic Offices of Equity, Sustainability, Civil Rights, Innovation, Small Minority Business Resources and Resilience as equals alongside other City Departments with Director information listed in the City’s organizational chart; 2. Advises the City Council to adopt a policy requiring the City Manager to prioritize public listing and a competitive application process for executive leadership positions, including positions only open to internal hires; 3. Recommends that City Council considers requiring new City Manager leadership provide them with more frequent or regularly scheduled executive staffing and …
JOINT INCLUSION COMMITTEE (JIC) MEETING MINUTES FEBRUARY 28th, 2024 JOINT INCLUSION COMMITTEE (JIC) REGULAR MEETING MINUTES The JOINT INCLUSION COMMITTEE convened a REGULAR meeting on WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 28th, 2024 at 3:00 P.M. CST in the CITY OF AUSTIN at the Boards and Commission Rooms #1101 in City Hall (301 W. 2nd Street, Austin, Texas 78701). Chair AMANDA AFIFI called the JOINT INCLUSION COMMITTEE meeting to order at 3:06 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Hispanic/Latino Quality-of-Life Resource Advisory Commission: Amanda Afifi (Chair) Commission on Aging: Richard Bondi (Co-Chair) Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: African American Resource Advisory Commission: Serita Fontanesi Asian American Quality-of-Life Advisory Commission: Sonny Sin Commission on Immigrant Affairs: Melissa Ortega Commission for Women: Julie Glasser Early Childhood Council: Eliza Gordon Human Rights Commission: Morgan Davis LGBTQ Quality-of-Life Advisory Commission: Melissa Taylor Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities: Jennifer Powell Staff in Attendance: Alejandra Mireles, Community Services Program Coordinator, Equity Office AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION The first ten 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 COMMITTEE’s REGULAR MEETING on January 24th, 2024. 1 JOINT INCLUSION COMMITTEE (JIC) MEETING MINUTES FEBRUARY 28th, 2024 The minutes were approved on COMMISSIONER MORGAN DAVIS’s motion, COMMISSIONER MELISSA TAYLOR’s second on a 10-0 vote. STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. Staff Briefing from Austin Transit Partnership on latest developments regarding Austin Light Rail. (Presenters: Lisa Storer, Program Manager, Sustainability and Design, Alvin Livingstone, SVP Engineering, and Yannis Banks, Public Involvement Manager) See back up for presentation. Staff in attendance to share advances of Austin’s Light Rail Project. Staff shares that the project is continuing, and work is being done in three areas – design, needing to meet National Environmental Protection Act, and receiving funding from the Federal Transit Authority. Staff share that a virtual open house will be available for voluntary feedback. COMMISSIONER RICHARD BONDI asks a follow up question: will the south section/option 2 will include a pedestrian access; answer, yes at the station and in the changes around 22-29th street from 22nd-27 there would be buses and bike lanes running through the center, while car vehicles would be rerouted. COMMISSIONER SONNY SIN thanks staff for presentation, asks a follow up question: is safety is being considered around the elevated platform on the south of …
2. 3. 4. 5. 6. HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION PRESERVATION PLAN COMMITTEE Wednesday, February 28, 2024 – 6:00 P.M. Windsor Park Branch Library, Meeting Room #1 5833 Westminster Drive Austin, Texas 78723 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 and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely, call or email the board liaison at (512) 974-3393 or preservation@austintexas.gov. COMMITTEE MEMBERS: Raymond Castillo, Chair Tara Dudley Ben Heimsath AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL 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 None posted for approval 1. DISCUSSION ITEMS Recap of Feb. 13 community kickoff event for the Equity-Based Preservation Plan Review criteria for success for the preservation plan Discuss process for reviewing and revising the preservation plan in summer 2024 Preview City-hosted events for the preservation plan in March, April, and May Review volunteer opportunities for committee members and Preservation Plan Working Group members around preservation plan outreach FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT 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 the board liaison at the Historic Preservation Office at (512) 974-3393 for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Preservation Plan Committee, please contact Cara Bertron at (512) 974-1446.
1. REGULAR CALLED MEETING of the ETHICS REVIEW COMMISSION FEBRUARY 28, 2024 at 6:00 P.M. AUSTIN CITY HALL, BOARDS & COMMISSIONS ROOM, #1101 301 W 2ND STREET AUSTIN, TEXAS 78701 Some members of the Ethics Review Commission may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Public Speakers: Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak once, either in-person or remotely, and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. If participating remotely by telephone, a speaker must register no later than noon the day before the meeting. To register to speak remotely, contact Lizette Benitez at (512) 974-2915 or lizette.benitez@austintexas.gov. Vice-Chair Mary Kahle Secretary Nguyen Stanton-Adams Haksoon Andrea Low Alysa Nuñez Edward Espinoza William Ross Pumfrey District 2 – Vacancy CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Chair Luis Soberon Amy Casto Michael Lovins District 1 – Vacancy CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL AGENDA There is no limit on the number of speakers who may speak on agenda items. There is a limit on the number of speakers who may speak on items not posted on the agenda—only the first ten speakers who register prior to the meeting being called to order will be allowed a three-minute allotment to address non-agenda items. For more information on public communication, please see the “Notice Regarding Public Communication” at the end of this agenda. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS Consideration, discussion, and potential action regarding: Discussion of existing working groups (Race, Identity, and Equity Working Group, Working Group to Prepare Calendar of Commission Duties and Responsibilities, and 1 2. 3. Working Group to Review ERC Complaints Process), and potential amendments to current working group members. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Approve the minutes of the Ethics Review Commission Regular Meeting on September 27, 2023. Approve the minutes of the Ethics Review Commission Regular Meeting on December 13, 2023. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT 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 Lizette Benitez, Wajiha Rizvi, or Victoria Hayslett at the Law Department, at (512) 974-2268 for additional information; TTY users’ route through Relay Texas at 711. For …
Active Working Groups - 2024 Kahle) • Race, Identity, and Equity Working Group (Consisting of Luis Soberon and Mary • Working Group to Prepare Calendar of Commission Duties and Responsibilities (Consisting of Ngyuen Stanton-Adams) – Creation of WG approved at July 2022 meeting. • Working Group to Review ERC Complaints Process (Consisting of Luis Soberon and Michael Lovins) – Creation of WG approved at August 2022 meeting.
Active Working Groups - 2024 Kahle) • Race, Identity, and Equity Working Group (Consisting of Luis Soberon and Mary • Working Group to Prepare Calendar of Commission Duties and Responsibilities (Consisting of Ngyuen Stanton-Adams) – Creation of WG approved at July 2022 meeting. • Working Group to Review ERC Complaints Process (Consisting of Luis Soberon, Haksoon Andrea Low and Michael Lovins) – Creation of WG approved at August 2022 meeting.
ETHICS REVIEW COMMISSION REGULAR CALLED MEETING MINUTES FEBRUARY 28, 2024 The Ethics Review Commission convened in a Regular Commission meeting on February 28, 2024, at City Hall, Boards & Commissions Room #1101, at 301 W. 2nd Street in Austin, Texas and via Videoconference. Chair Luis Soberon called the Ethics Review Commission Meeting to order at 6:14 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Chair Luis Soberon, Vice-Chair Mary Kahle, Secretary Nguyen Stanton-Adams, and Commissioners Michael Lovins, Haksoon Andrea Low, and William Ross Pumfrey were present at City Hall. Commissioner Edward Espinoza was present remotely, however, due to not having signed the Sovereign Board Attendance and Conflict of Interest form, he will be counted as absent and his votes will be voided. Commissioners Absent: Amy Casto, Edward Espinoza, and Alysa Nuñez. City Staff in Attendance: Lizette Benitez, Staff Liaison; Caroline Webster, Commission Executive Liaison & Assistant City Attorney; and Victoria Hayslett, Commission Executive Liaison & Assistant City Attorney. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL No one registered to speak during public communication. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS Consideration, discussion, and potential action regarding: 1. Discussion of existing working groups (Race, Identity, and Equity Working Group, Working Group to Prepare Calendar of Commission Duties and Responsibilities, and Working Group to Review ERC Complaints Process), and potential amendments to current working group members. Chair Soberon’s motion to formally disband the Race, Identity, and Equity Working Group, was approved on a unanimous vote of all members present. Commissioner Pumfrey seconded the motion. Voting in favor: Chair Soberon, Vice-Chair Kahle, Secretary Stanton-Adams and Commissioners Lovins, Low and Pumfrey. Commissioners Casto, Espinoza and Nuñez were absent. 1 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Approve the minutes of the Ethics Review Commission Regular Meeting on September 27, 2023. Vice-Chair Kahle’s motion to adopt the minutes failed on a 5-1 vote of all members present. Commissioner Lovins seconded the motion. Voting in favor: Chair Soberon, Vice-Chair Kahle, and Commissioners Lovins, Low and Pumfrey. Secretary Stanton-Adams abstained and Commissioners Casto, Espinoza and Nuñez were absent. 3. Approve the minutes of the Ethics Review Commission Regular Meeting on December 13, 2023. Secretary Stanton-Adams’ motion to adopt the minutes failed on a 5-1 vote of all members present. Commissioner Pumfrey seconded the motion. Voting in favor: Vice-Chair Kahle, Secretary Stanton-Adams, and Commissioners Lovins, Low and Pumfrey. Chair Soberon abstained and Commissioners Casto, Espinoza and Nuñez were absent. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS • Update regarding the prior Candidate Forums surrounding the Austin …
REGULAR MEETING of the BUILDING AND STANDARDS COMMISSION Wednesday, February 28, 2024 at 6:30 p.m. Permitting and Development Center, Room 1405 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Drive, Austin, Texas 78752 Some members of the Building and Standards Commission may be participating via videoconference. The meeting may also be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live. Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely by telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely, call or email Melanie Alley at 512-974-2679 or melanie.alley@austintexas.gov. AGENDA The Building and Standards Commission (“Commission”) may go into a closed session under Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code to receive advice from legal counsel or for other reasons permitted by law as specifically listed on this agenda. Further, if necessary, the Commission may go into a closed session as permitted by law regarding any item on this agenda. Building and Standards Commission Members Blaine Campbell Logan Schugart Stephen Truesdell, Fire Marshal (Ex Officio) Sade Ogunbode, Chair Timothy Stostad Joseph Benigno CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Edward Selig Michael Francis Luis Osta Lugo The first five 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. 1. Approve the minutes of the Building and Standards Commission regular meeting on January 24, 2024 and special called meeting on February 12, 2024. APPROVAL OF MINUTES PUBLIC HEARINGS New Case(s): The Commission will hear the following cases concerning alleged violations of the City’s Property Maintenance Code and may issue an order to vacate, relocate occupants, repair, demolish, or secure the premises; and may assess civil penalties: 2. Case Number: CL 2024-004526 Property address: 1012 Reinli Street / Owner: 1012 Reinli St, LLC Staff presenter: Eric Finn Staff recommendation: Repair Repeat Offender Program commercial multi-family structure Page 1 3. Case Number: CL 2024-004525 and CL 2024-004523 Property address: 2301 Durwood St., Bldgs. 3 and 4 (aka 2324 Wilson St., aka Lucero Apartments) / Owner: 2013 Travis Oak Creek, LP Staff presenter: Eric Finn Staff recommendation: Repair Repeat Offender Program commercial multi-family structure 4. Case Number: CL 2023-140433 Property address: 2507 Bryan Street / Owner: Mary …
BUILDING AND STANDARDS COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, February 28, 2024 BUILDING AND STANDARDS COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 2024 The BUILDING AND STANDARDS COMMISSION convened in a REGULAR meeting on 28 February 2024, at the CITY OF AUSTIN PERMITTING AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER (PDC), 6310 WILHELMINA DELCO DRIVE, ROOM 1405, in Austin, Texas. CHAIR SADÉ OGUNBODE called the BUILDING AND STANDARDS COMMISSION (BSC) Meeting to order at 6:38 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Chair Sadé Ogunbode, Commissioners: Blaine Campbell, Michael Francis, Luis Osta Lugo, Logan Schugart, Edward Selig, and Timothy Stostad and Ex Officio Commissioner Chief Stephen Truesdell. Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Commissioner Joseph Benigno. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL No one appeared before the Commission for Public Communication. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Approve the minutes of the BUILDING AND STANDARDS COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING on January 24, 2024 and the minutes of the SPECIAL CALLED MEETNG on February 12, 2024. The minutes from the meetings of January 24, 2024 and February 12, 2024 were approved on COMMISSIONER OSTA LUGO’s motion, COMMISSIONER CAMPBELL second on a 7-0 vote. COMMISSIONER SELIG was off dais. PUBLIC HEARINGS Conduct a public hearing and consider an appeal regarding case number CL 2024-004526; Property address: 1012 Reinli Street. 1. 2. COMMISSIONER SCHUGART moved to close the public hearing, COMMISSIONER FRANCIS second, with no objections. COMMISSIONER CAMPBELL moved to adopt 1 BUILDING AND STANDARDS COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, February 28, 2024 the findings of fact, conclusions of law and adopt City staff’s recommendation for the owner to: 1) within 48 hours from the date of the hearing, secure or fix the locks of the gates of the enclosure surrounding the swimming pool, maintain the mechanism(s) used to secure or lock the gates of the enclosure surrounding the swimming pool, and request inspection to verify compliance; 2) if the gates of the enclosure surrounding the swimming pool have not been secured or fixed within 48 hours, authorize Code Official to proceed with securing the gates of the enclosure surrounding the swimming pool, and assess against the property any expenses incurred for securing the gates of the enclosure surrounding the swimming; 3) if the mechanism(s) to secure the gates surrounding the swimming pool are not maintained, authorize the Code Official to re-secure the gates, and assess against the property any expenses incurred for securing the gates of the enclosure surrounding the swimming pool may be; 4) within 45 days from the date …
City of Austin Plann ing Departmen t P.O. Box 1088, Austin, TX 78767 -1088 (512) 974-3100 ♦ Fax (512) 974-3112 ♦ h tt ps://www.aust i nt exas.g ov/depar t ment /h ousi ng -and- planni ng MEMORANDUM TO: FROM: Claire Hempel, Chair & Planning Commission Members Maureen Meredith, Senior Planner, Inclusive Planning Division Planning Department DATE: February 20, 2024 RE: NPA-2023-0014.04_4302 Nuckols Crossing Southeast Combined (Franklin Park) Neighborhood Planning Area Staff requests a postponement of the above-referenced case from the February 27, 2024 Planning Commission hearing to the April 9, 2024 hearing date to allow additional time to review the plan amendment application in conjunction with a zoning application that has yet to be filed. The postponement request was made in a timely manner and meets the Planning Commission’s policy. Attachment: Plan Amendment Map The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and will provide reasonable modifications and equal access to communications upon request. 1 of 202 NPA-2023-0014.04 - 4302 Nuckols Crossing; District 2 The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and will provide reasonable modifications and equal access to communications upon request. 2 of 202 NPA-2023-0014.04 - 4302 Nuckols Crossing; District 2
City of Austin Plann ing Departmen t P.O. Box 1088, Austin, TX 78767 -1088 (512) 974-3100 ♦ Fax (512) 974-3112 ♦ h tt ps://www.aust i nt exas.g ov/depar t ment /h ousi ng -and- planni ng MEMORANDUM TO: FROM: Claire Hempel, Chair & Planning Commission Members Maureen Meredith, Senior Planner, Inclusive Planning Division Planning Department DATE: February 20, 2024 RE: NPA-2023-0025.01_5725 W. US Hwy 290 EB Oak Hill Combined (East Oak Hill) Neighborhood Planning Area Staff requests a postponement of the above-referenced case from the February 27, 2024 Planning Commission hearing to the April 23, 2024 hearing date to allow additional time to review the plan amendment application. The postponement request was made in a timely manner and meets the Planning Commission’s policy. Attachment: Plan Amendment Map The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and will provide reasonable modifications and equal access to communications upon request. 1 of 203 NPA-2023-0025.01 - 5725 W. US Hwy 290 Eastbound; District 8 The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and will provide reasonable modifications and equal access to communications upon request. 2 of 203 NPA-2023-0025.01 - 5725 W. US Hwy 290 Eastbound; District 8
City of Austin Plann ing Departmen t P.O. Box 1088, Austin, TX 78767 -1088 (512) 974-3100 ♦ Fax (512) 974-3112 ♦ h tt ps://www.aust i nt exas.g ov/depar t ment /h ousi ng -and- planni ng MEMORANDUM TO: FROM: Claire Hempel, Chair & Planning Commission Members Maureen Meredith, Senior Planner, Inclusive Planning Division Jonathan Tomko, Principal Planner, Current Planning Division Planning Department DATE: February 20, 2024 RE: NPA-2023-0005.02_600 Kemp Street Montopolis Neighborhood Planning Area Staff requests a postponement of the above-referenced case from the February 27, 2024 Planning Commission hearing to the April 23, 2024 hearing date to allow staff additional time to review the cases. The postponement request was made in a timely manner and meets the Planning Commission’s policy. Attachment: Plan Amendment Map The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and will provide reasonable modifications and equal access to communications upon request. 1 of 3B-04 NPA-2023-0005.02 - 600 Kemp; District 3 The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and will provide reasonable modifications and equal access to communications upon request. 2 of 3B-04 NPA-2023-0005.02 - 600 Kemp; District 3 The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and will provide reasonable modifications and equal access to communications upon request. 3 of 3B-04 NPA-2023-0005.02 - 600 Kemp; District 3
City of Austin Plann ing Departmen t P.O. Box 1088, Austin, TX 78767 -1088 (512) 974-3100 ♦ Fax (512) 974-3112 ♦ h tt ps://www.aust i nt exas.g ov/depar t ment /h ousi ng -and- planni ng Claire Hempel, Chair & Planning Commission Members Maureen Meredith, Senior Planner, Inclusive Planning Division Planning Department MEMORANDUM TO: FROM: RE: DATE: February 20, 2024 NPA-2023-0005.01_6202, 6204 Caddie Street; 1600, 1604, 1606, 1608, 1610, 1612, and 1614 Montopolis Drive; 6211, 6215 Fairway Street Montopolis-Fairway Mixed Use Montopolis Neighborhood Planning Area The applicant requests a postponement of the above-referenced case from the February 27, 2024 Planning Commission hearing to the March 26, 2024 hearing date to allow additional time to file the associated zoning application. Please see email from Victoria Haase, Thrower Design, LLC. The postponement request was made in a timely manner and meets the Planning Commission’s policy. Attachments: Victoria Haase’s email Plan Amendment Map The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and will provide reasonable modifications and equal access to communications upon request. 1 of 305 NPA-2023-0005.01 - Montopolis-Fairway Mixed Use; District 3 From: Victoria Sent: Thursday, February 8, 2024 3:50 PM To: Meredith, Maureen <Maureen.Meredith@austintexas.gov>; Ron Thrower Subject: RE: Feb 27 PC PP date? NPA-2023-0005.01_Montopolis/Fairway External Email - Exercise Caution Let’s postpone to March 26th. Thank you, Maureen. Victoria Haase www.throwerdesign.com 512-998-5900 Cell 512-476-4456 Office Mail: P.O. Box 41957 Austin, Texas 78704 The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and will provide reasonable modifications and equal access to communications upon request. 2 of 305 NPA-2023-0005.01 - Montopolis-Fairway Mixed Use; District 3 The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and will provide reasonable modifications and equal access to communications upon request. 3 of 305 NPA-2023-0005.01 - Montopolis-Fairway Mixed Use; District 3
City of Austin Plann ing Departmen t P.O. Box 1088, Austin, TX 78767 -1088 (512) 974-3100 ♦ Fax (512) 974-3112 ♦ h tt ps://www.aust i nt exas.g ov/depar t ment /h ousi ng -and- planni ng MEMORANDUM TO: FROM: Claire Hempel, Chair & Planning Commission Members Maureen Meredith, Senior Planner, Inclusive Planning Division Planning Department DATE: February 20, 2024 RE: NPA-2023-0023.03.SH_6404 Manor Rd University Hills/Windsor Park Combined Neighborhood Planning Area Staff requests a postponement of the above-referenced case from the February 27, 2024 Planning Commission hearing to the April 23, 2024 hearing date to allow time to review the plan amendment application with the recently-filed zoning change application. The postponement request was made in a timely manner and meets the Planning Commission’s policy. Attachment: Plan Amendment Map The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and will provide reasonable modifications and equal access to communications upon request. 1 of 206 NPA-2023-0023.03.SH - 6304 Manor Road; District 4 The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and will provide reasonable modifications and equal access to communications upon request. 2 of 206 NPA-2023-0023.03.SH - 6304 Manor Road; District 4
City of Austin Plann ing Departmen t P.O. Box 1088, Austin, TX 78767 -1088 (512) 974-3100 ♦ Fax (512) 974-3112 ♦ h tt ps://www.aust i nt exas.g ov/depar t ment /h ousi ng -and- planni ng MEMORANDUM TO: FROM: Claire Hempel, Chair & Planning Commission Members Maureen Meredith, Senior Planner, Inclusive Planning Division Planning Department DATE: February 20, 2024 RE: NPA-2023-0029.02_Humane Society of St. John/Coronado Hills Combined Neighborhood Planning Area Staff requests a postponement of the above-referenced plan amendment case from the February 27, 2024 to the April 23, 2024 hearing date to allow additional time to review the plan amendment application in conjunction with the pending zoning application The postponement request was made in a timely manner and meets the Planning Commission’s policy. Attachment: Plan Amendment Map The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and will provide reasonable modifications and equal access to communications upon request. 1 of 207 NPA-2023-0029.02 - Humane Society of Austin & Travis County; District 4 The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and will provide reasonable modifications and equal access to communications upon request. 2 of 207 NPA-2023-0029.02 - Humane Society of Austin & Travis County; District 4
Planning Commission: February 27, 2024 NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN AMENDMENT REVIEW SHEET NEIGHORHOOD PLAN: Southeast Combined (Southeast) CASE#: NPA-2023-0014.03 DATE FILED: July 24, 2023 PROJECT NAME: 7300 Metro Center PC DATE: February 27, 2024 ADDRESS/ES: 7300 Metro Center Drive DISTRICT AREA: 2 SITE AREA: 9.631 acres OWNER/APPLICANT: Veranda Apartment, LP AGENT: Drenner Group, PC (Leah M. Bojo) CASE MANAGER: Maureen Meredith PHONE: (512) 974-2695 STAFF EMAIL: Maureen.Meredith@austintexas.gov TYPE OF AMENDMENT: Change in Future Land Use Designation From: Industry To: Mixed Use Base District Zoning Change Related Zoning Case: C14-2023-0093 From: LI-NP To: LI-PDA-NP NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN ADOPTION DATE: October 10, 2002 CITY COUNCIL DATE: TBD ACTION: PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: February 27, 2024 – (action pending) 1 of 3308 NPA-2023-0014.03 - 7300 Metro Center; District 2 Planning Commission: February 27, 2024 STAFF RECOMMENDATION: To not recommend the application’s request for Mixed Use land use. BASIS FOR STAFF’S RECOMMENDATION: Staff does not support the applicant’s request to change the future land use map (FLUM) from Industry to Mixed Use to allow the construction of 280 multifamily residential units because the property is located with the McKinney Jobs Center where residential uses are not compatible with the dominant industrial character of the area. Industrial land uses should be preserved to provide much needed space for small businesses, warehouse, manufacturing, and blue-collar jobs. Below are sections from the Southeast Combined Neighborhood Plan document: Industrial Zones (Page 55) A distinctive element of the existing land use landscape within the Planning Areas is that there are defined districts with large amounts of existing industrial development, and numerous undeveloped properties with industrial zoning. The fact that this part of southeast Austin is surrounded by major Southeast Combined Neighborhood Plan transportation corridors, has a large amount of undeveloped land, and is in close proximity to the airport makes it a very attractive location for industrial development. The McKinney and Southeast NPAs host the majority of this type of construction, much of this in the form of large industrial office parks. Instead of rejecting industrial-type development around their homes, residents in the Franklin Park and McKinney NPAs have been successful at communicating and cooperating with nearby industrial property owners. Area residents have traditionally been amenable to those types of industrial uses that don’t interfere with neighborhood activities or infringe upon their quality of life. Goal 4: Ensure that existing residential and industrial zoned properties co-exist in a compatible manner. (Page 56) Objective …
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET DISTRICT: 2 TO: LI-PDA-NP CASE: C14-2023-0093 – 7300 Metro Center ADDRESS: 7300 Metro Center Drive ZONING FROM: LI-NP SITE AREA: 9.631 acres PROPERTY OWNER: Veranda Apartments, LP (Christopher Sies) AGENT: Drenner Group, PC (Leah M. Bojo) CASE MANAGER: Nancy Estrada (512-974-7617, nancy.estrada@austintexas.gov) STAFF RECOMMEDATION: The Staff recommendation is to deny the Applicant’s request for limited industrial services – planned development area – neighborhood plan (LI-PDA-NP) combining district zoning. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: February 27, 2024: CITY COUNCIL ACTION: ORDINANCE NUMBER: ISSUES: On November 7, 2023, City of Austin staff sponsored a virtual community meeting to provide an opportunity for the neighborhood plan contact team, nearby residents, property owners, and any other interested parties to discuss the proposed development and the neighborhood plan amendment request. CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: The subject rezoning area is approximately 9.6 acres and is undeveloped. The property is situated just south of East Ben White Boulevard and north of Metropolis Drive and is located within the McKinney Jobs Center. Development in this area is generally characterized by C14-2023-0093 Page 2 industrial warehouses containing distribution and supply companies, fabrication companies, construction sales and service businesses, and outside storage uses (LI-NP; LI-CO-NP; LI- PDA-NP; CS-MU-CO-NP). Please refer to Exhibits A (Zoning Map), A-1 (Aerial View). The Bergstrom Spur, a planned urban trail and park facility for South Austin, will be developed south of this property. The Applicant proposes to rezone the property to the limited industrial services – planned development area – neighborhood plan (LI-PDA-NP) district for a multifamily project that will include 280 rental units with 441 vehicle parking spaces and 62 bicycle spaces. The Metro Center Drive right-of-way will be extended to provide access to the proposed development. As set forth in Land Development Code Section 25-2-441, the regulations of a planned development area (PDA) may modify: 1) permitted or conditional uses authorized by the base zoning district, 2) site development regulations except for compatibility standards, and 3) off-street parking or loading regulations, sign regulations or screening regulations applicable in the base district. The Applicant’s proposed PDA consists of the following elements: 1) Establishes the following additional permitted residential uses: Retirement Housing (Small Site) Single-Family Attached Residential Single-Family Residential Townhouse Residential Two-Family Residential Short -Term Rental Bed & Breakfast (Group 1) Bed & Breakfast (Group 2) Condominium Residential Duplex Residential Group Residential Multifamily Residential Retirement Housing (Large Site) 2) Establishes the following …
MEMORANDUM ************************************************************************ TO: Claire Hempel, Chair Planning Commission Members FROM: DATE: RE: Nancy Estrada Planning Department February 22, 2024 C14-2023-0094 – 4405 Merle Drive Postponement Request by Staff ************************************************************************ Staff requests a postponement of the above referenced rezoning case from the February 27, 2024, Planning Commission hearing to April 23, 2024, in order for the applicant to provide additional information.
************************************************************************ MEMORANDUM TO: Planning Commission Members FROM: Sherri Sirwaitis Planning Department DATE: February 21, 2024 RE: C14-2023-0080 (Anderson Square) Postponement Request ************************************************************************ staff would The case to April 9, 2024. from expiring so that the staff can continue our review of this rezoning request. the above mentioned We are asking for this postponement to prevent the case request a postponement of like to The postponement request was made in a timely manner and meets the Planning Commission’s policy. 1 of 210 C14-2023-0080 - Anderson Square, District 4 ( ( W O O TE ( SF-3-NP ( ( N D R N Y L Z A L ( ( ( SF-3-NP ( P-NP WOOTEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL ( ( ( ( ( ( ( ( R E D L A D TIS ( ( = ( ( N Y L Z LA ( ( ( ( ( ( ( ( SF-3-NP = ( ( ( ( ( ( ( ( ( ( ( D ALE D R ( ( MF-3-NP ( ( ( ( SF-3-NP ( ( ( ( ( ( ( ( ( ( MF-4-NP D ALE D R SP95-0394C CHURCH GO-CO-NP S P 8 8 - 0 3 5 7 C SP96-0054C ( C14-07-0007 R E S E A R C H B L V 6 9 - 3 0 4 S P 9 4 - 0 1 0 5 C CS-NP P 8 5 - 0 2 3 D S V R D N B S P 8 9 - 2 3 2 C CS-CO-NP 12 0 01-0 S P - 0 5 - 1 4 5 9 C ( R D E IN A M ( ( ( ( ( ( ( ( ( ( ( ( SF-3-NP ( ( ( ( ( ( ( ( BANGOR BND ( ( ( ( ( SF-3-NP ( ( ( ( ( ( ( ( ( ( MH PARK MH-NP C14-2019-0083 CAR DEALERSHIP MH PARK CS-CO-NP R E S E A R C H B L V D S V R D S B R85-127 ( ( ( ( ( ( R84-315 SF-3-NP ( ( CS-1-MU-NP R E S E A R C H N B T O A N D E R S O N R A M P MF-4-NP 66-123 S T N E M T R PA A 66-123 TIRE CO. ! ! ( ( SF-3-NP ( ( …
City of Austin Plann ing Departmen t P.O. Box 1088, Austin, TX 78767 -1088 (512) 974-3100 ♦ Fax (512) 974-3112 ♦ h tt ps://www.aust i nt exas.g ov/depar t ment /h ousi ng -and- planni ng MEMORANDUM TO: FROM: Claire Hempel, Chair & Planning Commission Members Maureen Meredith, Senior Planner, Inclusive Planning Division Sherri Sirwaitis, Principal Planner, Current Planning Division Planning Department DATE: February 20, 2024 RE: NPA-2023-0017.01 and C14-2023-0080_Anderson Square The applicant requests a postponement of the above-referenced case from the February 27, 2024 Planning Commission hearing to the April 9, 2024 hearing date to allow staff additional time to review the applications. The postponement request was made in a timely manner and meets the Planning Commission’s policy. Attachments: Plan Amendment Map Zoning Map The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and will provide reasonable modifications and equal access to communications upon request. 1 of 311 NPA-2023-0017.01 - Anderson Square, District 4 The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and will provide reasonable modifications and equal access to communications upon request. 2 of 311 NPA-2023-0017.01 - Anderson Square, District 4 The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and will provide reasonable modifications and equal access to communications upon request. 3 of 311 NPA-2023-0017.01 - Anderson Square, District 4
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET CASE: C14-2023-0124 (West Lynn @ 12th Street) DISTRICT: 9 ADDRESS: 1101, 1113, 1115 West Lynn Street; 1102 and 1104 Eason Street ZONING FROM: CS-MU-CO-NP and SF-3-NP TO: CS-MU-CO-NP (with a change to a condition of zoning- height) SITE AREA: approximately 0.77 acres (approximately 33,541 sq. ft.) PROPERTY OWNER: Zydeco Development Corporation AGENT: Thrower Design, LLC (Ron Thrower) CASE MANAGER: Jonathan Tomko (512) 974-1057, jonathan.tomko@austintexas.gov STAFF RECOMMEDATION: Staff recommends granting general commercial services-mixed use- conditional overlay- neighborhood plan (CS-MU-CO-NP) combining district zoning with a change to a condition of zoning – allowing a maximum height of 60 feet. The conditional overlay would prohibit the following uses: - Adult-Oriented Businesses - Agricultural Sales and Services - Auto Sales - Automotive Rental - Automotive Repair Services - Automotive Washing – of any type - Bail Bonds Services - Building Maintenance Services - Campground - Commercial Blood and Plasma Center - Construction Sales and Services - Convenience Storage - Drop-Off Recycling Collection Facilities - Electronic Prototype Assembly - Equipment Repair Services - Equipment Sales - Exterminating Services - Indoor Crop Production - Kennels - Limited Warehousing and Distribution - Maintenance and Service Facilities - Monument Retail Services - Pawn Shop Services - Research Services - Service Station - Vehicle Storage See the basis of recommendation section below for more information. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: February 27, 2024: Case is scheduled to be heard by Planning Commission CITY COUNCIL ACTION: TBD 1 of 1712 C14-2023-0124 - West Lynn @ 12th Street; District 9 C14-2023-0124 2 ORDINANCE NUMBER: N/A ISSUES: Currently the subject tract CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: The subject tract is a little more than 3/4 of an acre at the southeast corner of West 12th Street and West Lynn Street. It currently has commercial space, including the vacant former Nau’s Drug Store, Anthony’s Drycleaners, and Café Medici Coffeeshop. It also has two single family homes which were built in approximately 1946 and 1941. The applicant indicated that houses approved for demolition by the Historic Landmark Commission could be moved if an alternative site could be found. To the north of the subject tract, across West 12th Street is Sledd’s Plant Nursery, built in approximately 1948. To the east, are three single-family homes built approximately from 1940 through 1999, and one duplex built in 1938. To the south, is the Aloha Marina clothing store, in a structure built in approximately 1950 …
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET (8,723 sq. ft.) DISTRICT: 10 ZONING TO: MF-3-NP CASE: C14-2023-0138 ZONING FROM: SF-3-NP ADDRESS: 1106 Enfield Road SITE AREA: 0.2003 acres PROPERTY OWNER: Carlson Caryn Leigh AGENT: Keepers Land Planning (Ricca Keepers) CASE MANAGER: Cynthia Hadri 512-974-7620, Cynthia.hadri@austintexas.gov STAFF RECOMMENDATION: The staff recommendation is to grant multifamily residential-medium density- neighborhood plan (MF-3-NP) combined district zoning. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: February 27, 2024: January 23, 2023: APPROVED THE NEIGHBORHOOD POSTPONEMENT REQUEST TO FEBRUARY 27, 2024. [G. ANDERSON; F. MAXWELL-2ND] (12-0) J. CONNOLLY-ABSENT CITY COUNCIL ACTION: ORDINANCE NUMBER: ISSUES: *Please note that this property is located within a National Register Historic District. Additional review by the Historic Preservation Office and/or Historic Landmark Commission is required prior to development on or changes to sites and structures within National Register districts. The Historic Landmark Commission must review all ground-up new construction within the district as well as demolition of properties that contribute to the historic district. Base zoning change approval does not remove the additional review requirements triggered by the National Register district overlay. Refer to the review process flowchart located at https://www.austintexas.gov/department/historic-preservation for more information on review requirements for historic district properties. To ensure efficient public C14-2023-0138 2 hearing scheduling, please begin the historic review process prior to the rezoning process if possible. CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: The property in question is 0.2003 acres, developed with one single family home, has access to West 15th Street (level 3) and Enfield Road (level 1), and is currently zoned single family- neighborhood plan (SF-3-NP). This site is in Old West Austin Neighborhood Plan and the National Register Historic District. The property has single family residences townhomes, Pease District Park and multifamily residences (SF-3, SF-6, P and MF-3) to the north, single family residences, a hotel and multifamily residences (SF-3-NP, GO-NP and MF-3-NP) to the south, and single family residences and multifamily residences (SF-3, SF3-NP, MF-3-NP, MF-3-CO-NP, MF-4-NP) so the east and west. Please refer to Exhibits A (Zoning Map) and B (Aerial View). The staff is recommending the multifamily residence medium density-neighborhood plan (MF-3-NP) combined district zoning to allow for the construction of seven (7) multifamily units as it is the same zoning as properties nearby. The owner plans to sell the lot after rezoning. Per the comprehensive plan review comments this site meets seven of the Imagine Austin Decision Guidelines. The site is located within or adjacent to an Imagine …
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET CASE: C14-2023-0110 (1230 E. 38th ½ Street) DISTRICT: 9 ADDRESS: 1230 East 38th ½ Street, 1400 East 38th ½ Street, 1402 East 38th ½ Street, and 1406 East 38th ½ Street ZONING FROM: CS-MU-V-CO-NP TO: CS-MU-V-CO-NP (change in condition of zoning to amend the conditional overlay by removing the height restriction maximum of forty (40) feet for the subject tract) SITE AREA: approximately 4.4369 acres (approximately square feet) PROPERTY OWNER: 38th Half St Holding LLC, 1230 E. 38th Half St Holding 2 LLC, Cherrywood Austin LLC, 706 W 34th LLC, Nasteb Keystone Family LTD AGENT: Drenner Group, P.C., (Amanda Swor) CASE MANAGER: Jonathan Tomko (512) 974-1057, jonathan.tomko@austintexas.gov STAFF RECOMMEDATION: Staff recommends granting the change in condition of zoning to amend the conditional overlay by removing the height restriction maximum of forty (40) feet for the subject tract. See the basis of recommendation section below for additional information. PLANNING COMMISSION COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: January 23, 2024: Applicant and neighborhood postponement to February 27, 2024. February 27, 2024: Case is scheduled to be heard by Planning Commission. CITY COUNCIL ACTION: TBD ORDINANCE NUMBER: N/A ISSUES: N/A 1 of 1214 C14-2023-0110 - 1230 E. 38th 12 Street; District 9 C14-2023-0110 2 CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: The subject tract includes a number of uses, Alma Cherrywood Apartment Complex (formerly known as Delwood Station Apartments); Westbank Dry Cleaning Warehouse; Cherrywood Coffeehouse; Monarch Food Mart, and GC Cleaners and Laundry. To the north (across the railroad tracks) are several duplexes that are part of what is known as “Duplex Nation,” a large collection of duplexes built in the late 1940s. To the east (across the railroad tracks) is Maplewood Elementary and several duplexes built in the late 1940s. To the west is Delwood Marketplace, a large shopping center of over 100,000 square feet built in approximately 1992. The shopping center includes a Fiesta Grocery Store and over 50,000 square feet of paved parking lot. To the south are several single family homes built in the 1940s and 1950s. There are at least three single family homes that operate small office uses, such as an acupuncture office, and some other home offices along the south side of East 38th 1/2 Street. BASIS OF RECOMMENDATION: Granting of the request should result in an equal treatment of similarly situated properties. Granting of this request would result in equal treatment of this tract. Parcels just to …
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET CASE: C14-2023-0129 (Pinnacle Plaza) DISTRICT: 1 ADDRESS: 1617 and 1617 ½ North IH-35 Service Road Northbound and 1002 East 16th Street ZONING FROM: CH-V-CO-NP TO: CH-PDA-NP SITE AREA: approximately 3.27 acres (approximately 142,441 square feet) PROPERTY OWNER: Pinnacle UT, LP (Barry Lall) AGENT: Alice Glasco Consulting (Alice Glasco) CASE MANAGER: Jonathan Tomko (512) 974-1057, jonathan.tomko@austintexas.gov STAFF RECOMMEDATION: Staff recommends granting commercial highway-planned development area combining district-neighborhood plan (CH-PDA-NP) combining district zoning. See the basis of recommendation section below for more information. The development standards and amendments to the conditional overlay can be found in the case manager comments section below. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: February 27, 2024: Case is scheduled to be heard by Planning Commission. CITY COUNCIL ACTION: TBD ORDINANCE NUMBER: N/A ISSUES: N/A CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: The subject tract is located at the southeast corner of the intersection of North IH-35 Service Road Northbound and East Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard. It currently is home to a six-story Doubletree hotel with 149 rooms, a 3,000 square foot building used as meeting space, all built around 1997, and approximately 65,000 square feet of paved parking. To the east, is Oakwood Cemetery, approximately 40 acres dating back to the mid-1850s. To the south, is a small warehouse/manufacturing shed built in approximately 1915 for headstone manufacture/storage, a small apartment with approximately seven units built in approximately 1980, and a single-family home built in approximately 1905. To the west, is the Frank C. Erwin Special Events Center, the Arno Nowotny Building (constructed in 1857, it is one of the earliest buildings on the University of Texas campus), and surface parking. To the north, approximately 1,400 to 1,600 feet (across I-35) is the Moody Center, a multi-purpose area on the University of Texas campus that seats approximately 15,000 people, and other mechanical facilities servicing the University of Texas. 1 of 1315 C14-2023-0129 - Pinnacle Plaza; Districct 1 C14-2023-0129 2 Remove the following conditions from Ordinance # 951214-F 1: • General Retail Services (convenience) – remove from CO. • Cocktail lounge – remove from CO (will remain as a conditional use per code). • No structure of any kind shall be built to a height greater than 60 feet – remove from CO. • Development of Tract 1 shall be restricted to a maximum building coverage of 75%– remove from CO. from CO. • Development of Tract I shall …
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET CASE: C14-2023-0114 DISTRICT: 9 ZONING FROM: MF-6-CO ZONING TO: MF-6 ADDRESS: 1725 Toomey Road SITE AREA: 0.90 acres (39,204 sq. ft.) PROPERTY OWNER: Greg Smith AGENT: Drenner Group, PC (Amanda Swor) CASE MANAGER: Cynthia Hadri 512-974-7620, Cynthia.hadri@austintexas.gov STAFF RECOMMENDATION: The staff recommendation is to grant multifamily residence highest density (MF-6) district zoning. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: February 27, 2024: February 13, 2024: APPROVED THE NEIGHBORHOOD’S REQUEST FOR A POSTPONEMENT [A. AZHAR; F. MAXWELL-2ND] (12-0) ONE VACANCY ON THE DIAS CITY COUNCIL ACTION: ORDINANCE NUMBER: ISSUES: N/A CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: The property in question is 0.90 acres and is developed with a multifamily building on one tract of land. The property is located on the southeast corner of Toomey Road and east of Sterzing Street, both are level 1 streets. The adjacent zoning uses to the east and south are multifamily residences and restaurants (CS), across Sterzing Street there is a mix of office, commercial and restaurant uses (CS-CO, CS and LO), and to the north of Toomey Road is Lady Bird Lake and the Park (P). This property is located within the South Lamar Combined 1 of 1516 C14-2023-0114 - 1725 Toomey; District 9 C14-2023-0114 2 Neighborhood Planning Area (Zilker Neighborhood) which does not have an adopted Future Land Use Map (FLUM). Please refer to Exhibits A (Zoning Map) and B (Aerial View). Staff is recommending the grant multifamily residence (highest density) - neighborhood plan (MF-6) district zoning and remove the existing conditional overlay (CO) which restricts the height to 75 feet. Staff is in agreement with the removal of height restriction as this is a reasonable use of the property at this location and it is in line with the City Council’s goals and initiatives to add more housing in the City. Please refer to Exhibit D (Existing Ordinance). The applicant is requesting to rezone the property from multifamily residence highest density-conditional overlay (MF-6-CO) combined district zoning to multifamily residence highest density (MF-6) district zoning to allow for a residential development with approximately 203 multifamily units. Due to the number of proposed residential units, an Educational Impact Statement (EIS) is required and was submitted with the application. The previous rezoning case submitted was for 215 units, more than the current request for 203 units. The previous EIS showed that the schools will be able to accommodate the projected additional student population from the proposed …
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET CASE: C14-2023-0047 DISTRICT: 3 ADDRESS: 1911 Willow Creek Drive ZONING FROM: ERC-UR TO: ERC-CMU SITE AREA: approximately 10.12 acres (approximately 440,827 sq. ft.) PROPERTY OWNER: 1911 Willow L.P. (Anthony Clarke) AGENT: Drenner Group, P.C. (Amanda Swor) CASE MANAGER: Jonathan Tomko (512) 974-1057, (jonathan.tomko@austintexas.gov) STAFF RECOMMEDATION: Staff recommends granting the applicant’s request to change the zoning from East Riverside Corridor- Urban Residential (ERC-UR) to East Riverside Corridor-Corridor Mixed Use (ERC-CMU). PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION/RECOMMENDATION: September 26, 2023: Planning Commission postponement to October 24, 2023. October 24, 2023: Neighborhood postponement request to November 28, 2023, granted. November 28, 2023: Neighborhood postponement request to January 23, 2024, granted. January 23, 2024: Applicant postponement request to February 13, 2024, granted. February 13, 2024: Applicant postponement request to February 27, 2024, granted. February 27, 2024: Case is scheduled to be heard by Planning Commission. CITY COUNCIL ACTION: TBD ORDINANCE NUMBER: N/A ISSUES: N/A CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: The property in question currently has 256 apartment units built in 1969. The applicant has indicated that this zoning is being sought proactively and there is no intent to demolish the property for several years. The applicant has been in correspondence with the tenants of this property and they are aware of the intent to seek this rezoning (see exhibit D). If the applicant displaces residents they may be subject to the City's Tenant Relocation Ordinance as written at the time of displacement. The City's Community Displacement Prevention Officer has been notified about this rezoning case. The subject property lies between four large multifamily apartment complexes. Willow Hill Drive appears to be a cul-de-sac however ASMP shows the road connecting to Willow Creek Drive in the future as a level 2 ASMP roadway. Willow Creek Drive to the west is already a level 2 ASMP corridor and South Pleasant Valley is a level 3 ASMP corridor. the lies approximately 1,000 feet from intersection of Riverside Drive and South Pleasant Valley Road, The regulating plan for the East Riverside Corridor revised on October 26, 2015, by Ordinance No. 20151015-070 indicates this parcel is zoned as ERC-UC. With a proposed Blue Line station area at this the station. The property currently contains property approximately 25 dwelling units per acre. Target residential densities to support robust fixed- route range of 75 urban station area. Without to 150 dwelling units per acre within ½ mile redevelop within an increase the …
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET CASE: C14-2023-0148 (3805 Red River Street) DISTRICT: 9 ADDRESS: 3805 Red River Street ZONING FROM: SF-3-H-CO-CP-NP TO: LO-MU-H-CO-NP SITE AREA: approximately 0.3693 acres (16,086 square feet) PROPERTY OWNER: 3805 Red River Preservation LLC (Lindsey Derrington) AGENT: Civilitude LLC (Nhat Ho) CASE MANAGER: Jonathan Tomko (512) 974-1057, jonathan.tomko@austintexas.gov STAFF RECOMMEDATION: Staff recommends granting limited office-mixed use-historic landmark-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (LO-MU-H-CO-NP) combining district zoning. The existing conditional overlay which establishes a maximum height of two stories or 30 feet will be retained. However, to be clear there are no changes to the structure proposed, this rezoning is only to change the possible uses allowed within the existing historic structure. See the basis of recommendation section below for more information. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: February 27, 2024: Case is scheduled to be heard by Planning Commission. CITY COUNCIL ACTION: TBD ORDINANCE NUMBER: N/A ISSUES: N/A CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: The property in question contains a historic structure and is currently being utilized as a single- family home. This rezoning request would not change the structure, only the allowed uses within the structure to include limited office uses, or any combination of those office uses and residential uses. The subject tract lies on the southeast intersection of Red River Street and East 38th Half Street (both ASMP level 3 street). This is just southeast of the Hancock Golf Course. To the north, is a single- family dwelling built in approximately 1938. To the east, is a single-family dwelling built in approximately 1939. To the south, is a single-family dwelling built in approximately 1937. To the west, is Hancock Golf Course, which dates back to 1899. There is a bus stop adjacent to the subject tract for the Capital Metro Route #10 high frequency South 1st/Red River, and across the street for the crosstown #335 35th/38th. BASIS OF RECOMMENDATION: Zoning should allow for reasonable use of the property. The requested zoning at this location would allow for a reasonable use of the property as a limited office or any combination of office and residential uses. 1 of 1018 C14-2023-0148 - 3805 Red River; District 9 C14-2023-0148 2 SF-3-H-CO-CP-NP Zoning should promote the policy of locating retail and more intensive zoning near the intersections of arterial roadways or at the intersections of arterials and major collectors. The requested zoning is not intense; however, it is relatively more intense than the single- family …
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET CASE: C14-2023-0133 DISTRICT: 4 ZONING FROM: CS-CO-NP and CS-1-CO-NP ZONING TO: CS-V-CO-NP and CS-1-V-CO-NP ADDRESS: 5555 North Lamar Boulevard SITE AREA: CS-V-CO-NP =9.328 acres (406,327 sq. ft.) CS-1-V-CO-NP = 0.0688 acres (3,000 sq. ft.) PROPERTY OWNER: B9 Sequoia Lamar Owner LP AGENT: Metcalfe Wolff Stuart and Williams (Michele R. Lynch) CASE MANAGER: Cynthia Hadri 512-974-7620, Cynthia.hadri@austintexas.gov STAFF RECOMMENDATION: The staff recommendation is to grant General Commercial Services-Vertical Mixed Use Building-Conditional Overlay-Neighborhood Plan (CS-V-CO-NP) combined district zoning and Commercial-Liquor Sales-Vertical Mixed Use Building-Conditional Overlay-Neighborhood Plan (CS-1-V-CO-NP) combined district zoning. The conditional overlays will prohibit the following uses: Adult Oriented Businesses Agricultural Sales and Services Automotive Sales Campground Commercial Blood Plasma Center Construction Sales and Services Convenience Storage Equipment Repair Services Equipment Sales Kennels Vehicle Storage PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: February 27, 2024: January 23, 2024: APPROVED THE NEIGHBORHOOD POSTPONEMENT REQUEST TO FEBRUARY 27, 2024. [G. ANDERSON; F. MAXWELL-2ND] (12-0) J. CONNOLLY-ABSENT CITY COUNCIL ACTION: 1 of 1519 C14-2023-0133 - 5555 N. Lamar Rezoning; District 4 C14-2023-0133 2 ORDINANCE NUMBER: ISSUES: There are no issues at this time. CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: The property in question is 9.328 acres, developed with multiple commercial use buildings, has access to Guadalupe St (level 2) and Nelray Blvd (level 1), and is currently zoned general commercial services-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (CS-CO-NP) combined district zoning and commercial-liquor sales-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (CS-1-CO-NP). The property has multifamily residences and state property (CS-V-CO-NP and UNZ) to the north, multifamily residences and automotive uses (MF-3-NP, MF-2-NP, CS-CO-NP and CS-V-CO-NP) to the south, multifamily residences, single family residences and state property (MF-3-NP, MF-4-CO-NP, SF-3-NP and UNZ) to the east, multifamily residences and commercial uses (CS-V-CO-NP and CS-MU-V-CO-NP) to the west. Please refer to Exhibits A (Zoning Map) and B (Aerial View). Staff is recommending the general commercial services-vertical mixed use building- conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (CS-V-CO-NP) combined district zoning and commercial-liquor sales-vertical mixed use building-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (CS-1-V-CO-NP ) combined district zoning for a large residential development that will include the property to the west already zoned with the vertical mixed use building (V). Per the comprehensive plan review comments this site meets ten of the Imagine Austin Decision Guidelines. The site is located within or adjacent to an Imagine Austin Activity Center, Imagine Austin Activity Corridor, or Imagine Austin Job Center as identified the Growth Concept Map, …
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET CASE: C14-2023-0154 (8120 Research Blvd – ALI) DISTRICT: 4 ADDRESS: 8120 Research Boulevard ZONING FROM: Tract 1: CS-1-MU-NP Tract 2: CS-MU-NP TO: Tract 1: CS-MU-NP Tract 2: CS-1-MU-NP SITE AREA: Tract 1: 0.20 acres Tract 2: 0.18 acres PROPERTY OWNER: OS CRESTVIEW LLC & LARI INC. (Mohammed Ali) APPLICANT/AGENT: Land Answers, Inc. (Tamara Mitchell) CASE MANAGER: Sherri Sirwaitis (512-974-3057, sherri.sirwaitis@austintexas.gov) STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends CS-MU-NP, General Commercial Services-Mixed Use-Neighborhood Plan Combining District, zoning for Tract 1 and CS-1-MU-NP, Commercial-Liquor Sales district-Mixed Use-Neighborhood Plan Combining District, zoning for Tract 2. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: February 27, 2024 CITY COUNCIL ACTION: ORDINANCE NUMBER: 1 of 1220 C14-2023-0154 - 8120 Research Blvd – ALI; District 4 C14-2023-0152 ISSUES: N/A CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: 2 Tract 1 is currently developed with a vacant Indoor Entertainment use (Cap City Comedy Club) that is zoned CS-1-MU-NP and Tract 2 is a vacant suite zoned CS-MU-NP. These units are located within a commercial retail center (Crestview Crossing) at the southwest intersection of Anderson Square and Research Boulevard/U.S. 183 Service Road Southbound. The property is surrounded by CS-MU-NP zoning and commercial development to the north, south and east. There is a multifamily development (Research Pointe Apartments) and single-family residences to the west. The applicant is requesting to swap the CS-1-MU-NP and CS-MU-NP designated zoning locations/units within the retail center. The staff supports the applicant’s request for CS-MU- NP zoning for Tract 1 and CS-1-MU-NP zoning for Tract 2. The property in question meets the intent of these base districts. The existing retail center fronts onto a level 4/arterial roadway, Research Boulevard/U.S. 183 Service Road Southbound, and is near an activity corridor (West Anderson Lane Activity Corridor) as identified the Growth Concept Map in the Imagine Austin Comprehensive Plan. An associated NPA is not required because the current land use and proposed land use on the future land use map is Mixed Use. The staff agrees with the staff’s recommendation. BASIS OF RECOMMENDATION: 1. The proposed zoning should be consistent with the purpose statement of the district sought. General Commercial Services district is intended predominately for commercial and industrial activities of a service nature having operating characteristics or traffic service requirements generally incompatible with residential environments. Commercial-Liquor Sales district is intended predominately for commercial and industrial activities of a service nature which typically have operating characteristics or traffic service requirements generally incompatible with residential environments, …
C14-85-288.166(RCA2) 1 RESTRICTIVE COVENANT AMENDMENT REVIEW SHEET CASE: C14-85-288.166(RCA2) – Sunset Ridge DISTRICT: 8 ADDRESS: 8401 and 8401 ½ Southwest Parkway SITE AREA: approximately 9.606 acres EXISTING ZONING: GO-CO-NP PROPOSED ZONING: Amendment to Restrictive Covenant PROPERTY OWNER: Los Indios Ventures, Inc. AGENT: Armbrust & Brown, PLLC (Richard T. Suttle, Jr.) CASE MANAGER: Jonathan Tomko (512) 974-1057, jonathan.tomko@austintexas.gov STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends amending the Restrictive Covenant as outlined in Exhibit D: Restrictive Covenant Amendment Redlines. Please see the basis of recommendation section for more details. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION/RECOMMENDATION: February 27, 2024: Case is scheduled to be heard by Planning Commission CITY COUNCIL ACTION: TBD ORDINANCE NUMBER: N/A ISSUES: N/A CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: The subject tract of approximately 9.606 acres of undeveloped land. To the north is additional undeveloped land (across Southwest Parkway). To the south, east and west are single- family residences. This case seeks to add multifamily residential use as a permitted use of the property and establish a maximum impervious cover of 55% and 1:1 floor to area ratio for multifamily residential use. In exchange for the proposed modifications the project will: 1. Provide water quality controls in accordance with the Save Our Springs Initiative 1 of 10521 C14-85-288.166(RCA2) - Sunset Ridge; District 8 C14-85-288.166(RCA2) 2 2. Achieve a minimum one-star rating under the Austin Energy Green Building Program 3. Restrict access to Sunset Ridge 4. Provide a minimum of four EV charging stations 5. Remove invasive species in accordance with the City of Austin Invasive Species Management Plan BASIS OF RECOMMENDATION: Zoning should allow for reasonable use of the property. Austin currently has a housing shortage and an affordable housing shortage. Restricting the use of this property to prohibit multifamily residential use is unreasonable in light of this situation. The applicant has proposed modifications that address environmental quality, sustainability, transportation access, and removal of invasive species. The proposed zoning should be consistent with the goals and objectives of the City Council. Austin City Council adopted the Austin Strategic Housing Blueprint in 2017. In the last annual report (2022) HousingWorks Austin identified that Council District 8 had only attained 2% of the district’s 10-year goal for new affordable housing units. Approving this restrictive covenant agreement would help add additional income restricted affordable housing units to Council District 8, furthering this adopted goal. Intensive multifamily zoning should be located on major arterials and highways. Southwest Parkway is an ASMP level …
