8 – 1 HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION APPLICATION FOR A CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS FEBRUARY 7, 2024 C14H- 1980-0011; HR-2023-148863; GF-2023-149149 HAYNES-DELASHWAH HOUSE 1209 ROSEWOOD AVENUE PROPOSAL PROJECT SPECIFICATIONS Install landscape elements, fencing, and pavement to a landmarked site also individually listed on the National Register of Historic Places. 1) Remodel ADA pathways and install hardscape at the north entry, north-to-south connection, east-to-west connection, and west-facing patio. Proposed materials include Austin Common brick or equivalent to match the existing house. 2) Install brick walls, retaining walls, and seat walls at new patios. 3) Install a built-in canopy at the southwest of the property. Materials include Austin Common brick or equivalent to match the existing house and kebony. 4) Install a vine screen fence at the property perimeter, retaining existing fencing as well. 5) Planting improvements throughout the site, including native planting areas and shade trees. DESIGN STANDARDS The City of Austin’s Historic Design Standards (March 2021) are based on the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Rehabilitation and are used to evaluate projects at historic landmarks. The following standards apply to the proposed project: Repair and alterations 6. Porches The proposed project appears to rebuild the existing front steps and remove railings reconstructed around 2017. Sites and streetscapes 1. Vegetation, topography, and landscaping The proposed landscaping eliminates most of the grass lawn in favor of plantings. It appears to grade the site to allow additional pavement for seating. 2. Walls and fences The proposed low vine screen is an appropriate complement to the existing wire fencing. The low brick walls and fences are appropriate in scale and materials. 3. Mechanical equipment and site appurtenances The built-in canopy structure at the rear of the house is a simpler replacement for an existing temporary structure. 4. Accessibility Proposed brick pathways appear appropriate for the site and compatible with the building. Summary The proposed project meets most of the standards. The applicant has amended the design to incorporate Committee feedback. COMMITTEE FEEDBACK STAFF RECOMMENDATION Choose plantings, furniture, and screening that enhance transparency so that the house is visible. Approve the application. The applicant has amended the design to incorporate Committee feedback. LOCATION MAP 8 – 2
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HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION APPLICATION FOR A CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS FEBRUARY 7, 2024 HR-2024-005072 RISHER-ROACH BUILDING, PART A 509 EAST 6TH STREET 9 – 1 PROPOSAL Rehabilitate the building and replace the storefront. PROJECT SPECIFICATIONS 1) Repair and repaint the existing brick façade. 2) Replace the storefront within the existing openings. ARCHITECTURE DESIGN STANDARDS Single-story brick structure with two arched windows and simple brick cornice detailing. The building has been painted. The City of Austin’s Historic Design Standards (March 2021) are based on the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Rehabilitation and are used to evaluate projects at historic landmarks. The following standards apply to the proposed project: Repair and alterations 1. General standards The proposed project does not remove historic fabric from the building and repairs damaged masonry. 4. Exterior walls and trim The proposed project repairs damaged masonry and paints only previously painted brick. 11. Commercial storefronts The proposed storefront replaces only non-original material and appears appropriate in design and configuration. Summary The project meets the applicable standards. COMMITTEE FEEDBACK Explore paint removal options if possible. STAFF RECOMMENDATION Approve the application. LOCATION MAP 9 – 2
SIXTH STREET HISTORIC DISTRICT REVITALIZATION 509 E 6TH STREET V I E W F R O M 5 0 0 B L O C K E A S T 6 T H S T R E E T L O O K I N G W E S T A U S T I N H I S T O R Y C E N T E R , c . 1 9 3 7 , A U S T I N , T E X A S H L C R E V I E W | 5 0 9 E 6 T H S T R E E T P R E L I M I N A R Y - N O T F O R C O N S T R U C T I O N | F E B 0 7 , 2 0 2 4 509 E 6th Street 500 BLOCK PROPERTY SUMMARY: ADDRESS: DATE BUILT: 509 E 6TH STREET 1870 HISTORIC DESIGNATION: CoA HISTORIC LANDMARK Risher-Roach 1975 NHRP SURVEY: CONTRIBUTING SIXTH STREET SNAPSHOP RE-SURVEY, 2022: CONTRIBUTING CURRENT USE: VACANT . T S S E H C E N E 6TH ST. . T S R E V I R D E R SITE PLAN CURRENT PHOTOGRAPH (2022) S S E R G N O C S O Z A R B O T N I C A J N A S Y T I N I R T E 6 T H S E H C E N R E V I R D E R E N I B A S 5 3 - I SIXTH STREET HISTORIC DISTRICT LEGEND P R O P E R T Y O V E R V I E W H L C R E V I E W | 5 0 9 E 6 T H S T R E E T P R E L I M I N A R Y - N O T F O R C O N S T R U C T I O N | F E B 0 7 , 2 0 2 4 NORTH ELEVATION: EXISTING 2023 PROPOSED NORTH ELEVATION B U I L D I N G C O M P A R I S O N O V E R T I M E H L C R E V I E …
Client: Address: OBSERVATION REPORT Bill McKean 2802 Pearce Road, Austin, TX February 1, 2024 On 26 January 2024, George Breehl, Inspection Supervisor, observed the home at the above address to identify health or safety concerns and/or deviation from adopted codes and standards governing existing buildings which have resulted in reported leaks and structural damage in the home. A. Report Limitations Please note, this report is based on the visual examination of the structural, mechanical, electrical and plumbing. No intrusive examinations have been performed, and no samples of materials have been taken for laboratory testing. No mold or air quality testing was conducted. No water quality testing was conducted. The observations, opinions, and recommendations are based entirely upon our visual examination, compiled data, and interviews with the tenants/owners as applicable. No detailed structural analysis of existing members has been performed, and no rehabilitation designs are provided in this report. ATS Engineers makes no warranties or guarantees, either expressed or implied, that all items of a deficient nature and/or improper construction techniques, etc. have been discovered and commented upon in this report. This report has been prepared to identify current deficiencies observed on the date of inspection and should not be considered an exhaustive description of every item that may require remedial attention. In some cases, additional examinations may be warranted to fully evaluate the deficiencies noted. Portions of the items inspected were covered, inaccessible or unavailable, therefore, unable to be thoroughly inspected. B. General Description of the Home and Accessory Building The home is a one-story, wood-framed structure, which measures approximately 28 feet across the front and 54 feet along the sides. The exterior consists of natural stone bearing walls with some wood siding. The roof is covered with composition shingles (not original roofing material). Per Travis CAD records, the home was constructed ca. 1910. An accessory building measuring approximately 15 feet by 12 feet was noted at the rear left corner of the property. Like the main home, the building is covered with stacked natural stone, wood siding and composition roof shingles. Based on discussions with the Owner, we understand this property has not been occupied in 53 years. C. General Observations C01. Exterior: The front gable of the house is warped. There is a downward and inward curve of the gable framing. The wood columns at the front porch are leaning inward following the curvature of the gable. The …
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FRONT PORCH – ROOF & FRAMING “There is a downward and inward curve of the gable framing. The wood columns at the front porch are leaning inward following the curvature of the gable. The columns appear to be undersized. It was noted that the beam supporting the left side of the porch canopy is rotting with portions missing. The roofing at the front left side of the porch is rotted and falling.” STONEWORK “Large cracks were noted in the wall along the perimeter of the front porch. It was noted that some cracks were more than 1” wide; for reference cracks greater than 1/8” typically require structural repair. It appears that these wider cracks are partial recurrences of larger cracks (up to 3”) that were previously repaired.” FOUNDATION “The right side of the house appears to be a clear path for rain runoff… Part of the foundation along the right side and at the front of the entry porch has been undermined by the erosion… It was noted that the backyard drains towards the back of the house… It appears that the result of this is water migration into these areas of the house… The visible portions of the foundation framing of the house have completely deteriorated.” ROOF “Several holes were noted in the roof. This resulted in wet areas in the house and the rotting of some site-built roof trusses, window headers, and other lumber in the house. It appears that several trusses have been repaired previously… The construction of the roof trusses and the subsequent repairs appear to fall significantly short of acceptable engineering practices. It appears that the roofs of both buildings have begun to collapse.” INTERIOR “In general, the house is open to the elements… The house has an extraordinarily strong smell of mildew… It was also noted that some electrical splices were unprotected…. It was noted that the subfloor of the kitchen and the bathroom, including floor joists and beams, has almost completely rotted away. It was noted that the floor or the bathroom is filled with mildew. It was also noted that the walls were partially covered in mildew… The moisture and smell of the house poses a risk to the health and safety to persons on the property.” CONCLUSIONS “These buildings are dilapidated and unfit for habitation… Based on the number of structural deficiencies noted in the roofs of the main house and …
NEAREST CONTIGUOUS 40 ACRES OF UNDEVELOPED LAND A P P X. 5 8 2.7 2' PROJECT LOCATION A FULL RESIDENTIAL SPRINKLER SYSTEM DESIGNED, INSTALLED AND TESTED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE 2019 NFPA 13D OR THE 2021 IRC P2904 STANDARDS WILL BE INSTALLED IN THIS PROPERTY. THE PLANS FOR THE SPRINKLER SYSTEM MUST DESIGNED AND INSTALLED BY A TEXAS LICENSED SPRINKLER CONTRACTOR FOR NFPA 13D SYSTEMS OR A TEXAS LICENSED PLUMBER WITH THE MULTIPURPOSE RESIDENTIAL FIRE PROTECTION SPRINKLER SPECIALIST (MRFPSS) ENDORSEMENT. THE SPRINKLER PLANS MUST BE SUBMITTED, REVIEWED, APPROVED, TESTED AND INSPECTED BY AFD PRIOR TO COVERING THE WALLS AND CEILINGS. A FLOW TEST OF THE MOST DEMANDING AREA WILL BE REQUIRED. LOT INFORMATION MAXIMUM ALLOWED BUILDING COVERAGE @ 40% = 17,703.74 SF MAXIMUM ALLOWED IMPERVIOUS COVERAGE @ 45% = 19,916.71 SF CITY of AUSTIN AREA CALCULATIONS CoA AREA NAME a) 1ST FLOOR CONDITIONED AREA e) COVERED PARKING f) COV'D PATIO, DECK, PORCH, AND/OR BALCONY g) OTHER COVERED OR ROOFED AREA h) UNCOVERED WOOD DECK TOTAL BUILDING AREA EXISTING 0.00 SF 0.00 SF 0.00 SF 0.00 SF 0.00 SF 0.00 SF IMPERVIOUS COVER CALCULATIONS TOTAL LOT AREA: 44,259.36 SF AREA NAME a) 1ST FLOOR CONDITIONED AREA e) COVERED PARKING f) COV'D PATIO, DECK, PORCH, AND/OR BALCONY g) OTHER COVERED OR ROOFED AREA EXISTING 0.00 SF 0.00 SF 0.00 SF 0.00 SF TOTAL BUILDING COVERAGE (ONLY GROUND FLOOR AREAS INCLUDED FOR TOTAL BUILDING COVERAGE) 0.00 SF CONC. DRIVE CONC. WALK EQUIP. PAD OTHER FLATWORK OUTDOOR STAIRS RETAINING WALL UNCOV'D WOOD DECK 0.00 SF 0.00 SF 0.00 SF 0.00 SF 0.00 SF 0.00 SF 0.00 SF 0.00 SF NEW 3,445.89 SF 1,273.02 SF 1,228.96 SF 220.79 SF 37.88 SF 6,206.54 SF NEW 3,445.89 SF 1,273.02 SF 1,228.96 SF 220.79 SF 2,070.71 SF 134.15 SF 26.23 SF 20.54 SF 57.34 SF 175.19 SF 18.94 SF 8,671.76 SF TOTAL 3,445.89 SF 1,273.02 SF 1,228.96 SF 220.79 SF 37.88 SF 6,206.54 SF TOTAL 3,445.89 SF 1,273.02 SF 1,228.96 SF 220.79 SF 2,070.71 SF 134.15 SF 26.23 SF 20.54 SF 57.34 SF 175.19 SF 18.94 SF 8,671.76 SF 6,168.66 SF 6,168.66 SF A WILDLAND LOCATION 12" = 1'-0" TOTAL IMPERVIOUS (UNCOV'D WOOD DECK COUNTED @ 50% FOR TOTAL IMPERVIOUS) TOTAL PROJECT BUILDING COVERAGE @ 6,168.66 SF = 13.94% TOTAL PROJECT IMPERVIOUS COVERAGE @ 8,671.76 SF = 19.59% THIS PROJECT WILL MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE 2015 INTERNATIONAL WILDLAND-URBAN INTERFACE CODE AND WILL BE CONSTRUCTED TO THE CLASS …
2802 PEARCE RD SITE RESTRICTIONS DIAGRAM NO DEVELOPMENT PER: - SETBACKS FRONT: 40’ SIDE: 10’ REAR: 20’ - LAKE AUSTIN ZONING (GREATER - LAKE AUSTIN ZONING (GREATER THAN 35% SLOPE) - TREE PROTECTION (1/2 CRZ OF PROTECTED & HERITAGE TREES) LIMITED DEVELOPMENT PER: - LAKE AUSTIN ZONING (15-25% SLOPE) - TREE PROTECTION (FULL CRZ OF PROTECTED & HERITAGE TREES) EXISTING STRUCTURES - SEE ATS ENGINEERING OBSERVATION REPORT - SEE PHOTOS DEVELOPMENT AREA: - MAX 50% IMPACT TO ANY PROTECTED OR HERITAGE TREE - ADA ACCESSIBILITY REQUIRED FOR OWNER (SEE FULL SURVEY BY SNS ENGINEERING FOR SURVEY LEGEND) LEGEND
Historical Zoning Application: Green and White Grocery, 1201 E. 7th St. Applicant: John Lopez Cazares Date:1/31/24 Project Name: Green and White Grocery Project Street Address: 1201 E. 7th St. Existing Zoning: TOD-NP Area to be Rezoned: .1495 Acres Proposed Zoning: TOD-H-NP Qualifications for Landmark Designation: Architecture, Historical Association, & Community Value Owner information: John Lopez Cazares 1201 E. 7th Street Austin, Texas 78702 (512) 472-0675 Application Prepared by: Matthew Medina (Preservation Austin) & JuanRaymon Rubio (City of Austin Historic Landmark Commission) ___________________________________________________________________________ Qualifications for Landmark Designation 1201 E. 7th St. meets the qualifications for Local Historic Landmark designation based on the following criteria: Architecture, Historical associations, and Community Value. Architecture Green and White Grocery is a one-story wood frame building sited on the northwest corner of the block. The store is approximately 44’ by 74’, and has its main facade along E. 7th St. The store has had multiple additions since its initial construction in 1938. Sanborn maps, historic photos, and oral histories have helped determine the building’s growth over time, although some additions and modifications appear to have happened without documentation. The store was originally half the size and depth and likely received a rear addition in 1944 and a store enlargement in 1950.1 Subsequent additions to the end of the building after 1965 resulted in its current state. Today, the store is defined by its Craftsman style characteristics including decorative wood brackets and exposed rafter rails beneath the primary roof structure and the first-story awning, and a large clipped gable roof, also known as a jerkinhead roof. The building features composite siding at the exterior walls, asphalt composition shingles, and aluminum doors and windows. The main facade has a classic “Green & White Groc.” sign painted green with custom tube lighting letters. The west elevation has no windows, and the east elevation has a few hopper 1 Norverto, Lopez. “Building Permit.” 44660, Austin, Texas, 1950, Austin History Center. Historical Zoning Application: Green and White Grocery, 1201 E. 7th St. clerestory windows. A portion of the west elevation is defined by a rubble stone wall that extends along Waller St. towards the detached residence. The stone wall has entrance steps to the house and backyard. It appears in historic photos from the 1940s. The rear elevation has a protruding dormer at the southeast corner with a private store entrance. Changes to the building since the 1960s include removal of …
7 – 1 HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION APPLICATION FOR A CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS MARCH 6, 2024 HR-2024-008448 HYDE PARK HISTORIC DISTRICT 4411 AVENUE B PROPOSAL PROJECT SPECIFICATIONS DESIGN STANDARDS Construct a second-floor addition to a one-story noncontributing garage behind a contributing house. The proposed addition is clad in painted lapped siding to match the existing siding and features fiberglass and metal casement doors and windows. It is two stories in height, with a gabled roof and rear spiral staircase. The Hyde Park Design Standards are used to evaluate projects within the historic district. The following standards apply to the proposed project: 1.4: Appropriate Treatment Options for Contributing or Potentially Contributing Structures The applicant has provided documentation that the garage was not constructed during the historic period. The proposed project materials match the scale, profile, and appearance of the existing materials and are compatible with the main structure on the property. Summary The project meets the applicable standards. COMMITTEE FEEDBACK Ensure that the addition will not be visible from the street. STAFF RECOMMENDATION Approve the application. The applicant has provided the information requested by the Committee. LOCATION MAP 7 – 2
1 HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION WEDNESDAY, February 7th, 2024 – 6:00 PM City Hall – Council Chambers 301 W. 2nd Street Austin, TX 78701 Some members of the 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 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, email preservation@austintexas.gov or call Sam Fahnestock at (512) 974-3393. COMMISSION MEMBERS: Ben Heimsath, Chair x Witt Featherston, Vice Chair x Kevin Koch x Carl Larosche ab Trey McWhorter x Harmony Grogan x x x x x x Jaime Alvarez Roxanne Evans Raymond Castillo JuanRaymon Rubio Tara Dudley APPROVED MINUTES CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first (10) speakers who register to speak no later than noon the day before the meeting will be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. Santiago spoke on the TXDoT expansion of IH-35. Steve Walthall spoke on the Pleasant Valley Schoolhouse. Dewey Poteet spoke on the Pleasant Valley Schoolhouse. Meghan King spoke on Preservation Austin updates. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. December 13, 2023 – Offered for consent approval. 2. January 10, 2024 – Offered for consent approval. MOTION: Approve the minutes per passage of the consent agenda on a motion by Commissioner Koch. Commissioner McWhorter seconded the motion. Vote: 10-0. The motion passed. BRIEFINGS 3. Presentation on the Equity-Based Preservation Plan Presenter: Cara Bertron CONSENT/CONSENT POSTPONEMENT AGENDA Item 4 was pulled for discussion. Heritage Grant Applications 5. HR-2023-160038 – 421 E 6th St. Paggi Carriage Shop Council District 9 Proposal: Roof improvements. Applicant: Caitlyn Schwab City Staff: Kalan Contreras, Historic Preservation Office, 512-974-2727 Staff Recommendation: Approve Certificates of Appropriateness for all Heritage Grant projects. MOTION: Approve the application per passage of the consent agenda on a motion by Commissioner Koch. Commissioner McWhorter seconded the motion. Vote: 10-0. The motion passed. 6. HR-2023-160051 – 412 Congress Ave. Kreisle Building Council District 9 Proposal: Roof improvements. Applicant: Caitlyn Schwab City Staff: Kalan Contreras, Historic Preservation Office, 512-974-2727 Staff Recommendation: Approve Certificates of Appropriateness for all Heritage Grant projects. MOTION: Approve the application per passage of the consent agenda on …
TO: Planning Commission, Mayor, and Council Members FROM: Historic Landmark Commission DATE: February 7th, 2024 SUBJECT: Historic Pecan Grove Threatened at Edward Rendon Sr. Park The Historic Landmark Commission has been made aware of a pecan grove, located in Edward Rendon Sr. Park at Festival Beach, that the Texas Department of Transportation’s I-35 Expansion Environmental Impact Statement proposes to remove as part of a construction easement outside the existing Right-of-Way. The grove is identified by a granite marker, dedicated to the City of Austin in 1964 as part of early efforts by City Council’s Town Lake Beautification Committee We believe this grove of pecans rises to the status of a local, character-defining, culturally significant, contributing resource of the City of Austin. The Land Development Code entrusts City staff with the health of the Urban Forest, including accurate tree data ground surveys of Heritage trees … according to City of Austin, Environmental Criteria Manual 3.3.2 — General Tree Survey Standards. We recommend direction be given to the City Arborist to identify individual specimens and assess the overall likely boundaries of the Pecan Grove, in order to facilitate our best efforts at perservering this irreplacable resource.
Regular Meeting of the Environmental Commission February 7, 2024 at 6:00 PM Permitting And Development Center, Events Center, Room 1405 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Drive Austin, Texas 78752 Some members of the Environmental Commission will 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 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 Elizabeth Funk, Watershed Protection Department, at (512) 568-2244, Elizabeth.Funk@austintexas.gov no later than noon, the day before the meeting. The following information is required: speaker name, item number(s) they wish to speak on, whether they are for/against/neutral, email address and telephone number (must be the same number that will be used to call into the meeting). CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Haris Qureshi Peter Einhorn Mariana Krueger Melinda Schiera Hanna Cofer AGENDA CALL TO ORDER Colin Nickells Jennifer Bristol, Secretary Kevin Ramberg, Chair David Sullivan Richard Brimer Perry Bedford, Vice Chair PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 10 speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. 1 APPROVAL OF MINUTES PUBLIC HEARINGS Approve the minutes of the Environmental Commission Regular Meeting on January 17, 2023 Name: Sunset Ridge 290 C14-85-288.166(RCA) Applicant: Armbrust & Brown (Richard Suttle) Location: 8401 Southwest Pkwy, Austin, Texas, 78735 Council District: District 8 Staff: Leslie Lilly, Environmental Conservation Program Manager, (512)535-8914, Leslie.lilly@austintexas.gov Applicant request: Restrictive Covenant Amendment Staff recommendation: Recommended with conditions DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS Consider a recommendation requesting that the City of Austin work with a qualified research partner to study the environmental impacts of different vehicle parking options to determine if there are certain levels of parking at which one option might be more than another. Presenter: Hanna Cofer, Environmental environmentally friendly Commission Member Consider a recommendation requesting funds to restore the Polo Field at Zilker Park. Presenter: Richard Brimer, Environmental Commission Member Consider a recommendation concerning updates to the Austin Strategic Mobility Plan, Climate Equity Plan, and Austin Equity Plan related to City Council’s resolution 20231109-029 regarding telework policies and resolution 20231102-002 regarding disposal rate goals. Presenter: Haris Qureshi, …
ITEM FOR ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION AGENDA COMMITTEE MEETING DATE: NAME & NUMBER OF PROJECT: NAME OF APPLICANT OR ORGANIZATION: LOCATION: February 7, 2024 Sunset Ridge 290 C14-85-288.166(RCA) Armbrust & Brown (Richard Suttle) 8401 Southwest Pkwy COUNCIL DISTRICT: 8 ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW STAFF: WATERSHED: REQUEST: STAFF RECOMMENDATION: STAFF CONDITION: Leslie Lilly, Environmental Conservation Program Manager, (512)535-8914, Leslie.lilly@austintexas.gov Williamson Creek & Barton Creek Watershed/Barton Springs Zone Restrictive Covenant Amendment Staff recommended with conditions. Development associated with C14-85-288.166(RCA), located at 8401 Southwest Pkwy, shall comply with the following requirements. a. Impervious cover limited to 55% gross site area b. Except for impervious cover, the site will comply with current environmental code including SOS non- degradation water quality treatment requirements c. Development will achieve a one-star Austin Energy d. A minimum of 4 public EV charging spaces will be Green Building rating provided on site e. Invasive species will be managed to result in less than 5% cover of any particular species within environmentally superior areas. f. Development will comply with Austin Energy Green Building ST7 Light Pollution Reduction criteria g. Development will comply with Austin Energy Green Building STEL5 Bird Collision Deterrence criteria C14-85-288.166(RCA) 1 RESTRICTIVE COVENANT AMENDMENT REVIEW SHEET DISTRICT: 8 CASE: C14-85-288.166(RCA) – Sunset Ridge ADDRESS: 8401 and 8401 ½ Southwest Parkway SITE AREA: 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 recommendation is pending the Affordability Unlocked determination. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: CITY COUNCIL ACTION: ISSUES: Multifamily residential is not permitted in the general office (GO) district zoning category. However, if Affordability Unlocked is approved, then the Restrictive Covenant may be reviewed under the current (GO) district zoning. CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: Comments are pending until the Affordability Unlocked process has been completed. Site North South East West C14-85-288.166(RCA) 2 EXISTING ZONING AND LAND USES: Zoning Land Uses GO-CO-NP Not applicable Undeveloped Southwest Parkway SF-2-CO-NP; SF-3-NP Single-family residences SF-2-CO-NP Single-family residences; Undeveloped GO-MU-CO-NP; RR-NP Single-family residences NEIGHBORHOOD PLANNING AREA: Oak Hill Combined (West Oak Hill) WATERSHED: Williamson Creek – Barton Springs Zone (Contributing Zone) SCHOOLS: Oak Hill Elementary RELATED CASES: SPC-2023-0448C.SH – Site plan is currently in review. ADDITIONAL STAFF COMMENTS: Comprehensive Planning Small Middle School Austin High School Imagine Austin The initiation, termination or amending of a Restrictive Covenant is not under the purview …
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ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION 20240207-004 Second by: Date: February 7, 2024 Subject: Environmental Impact Study for Parking in Austin Motion by: Hanna Cofer WHEREAS, the Environmental Commission recognizes Austin is one of the fastest-growing metropolitan regions in the United States; and WHEREAS, the most common transportation means remains to be the motor vehicles, either personal or commercial, which require vehicle parking at end destinations; and WHEREAS, the Environmental Commission understands that hotels, hospitals, cluster or tower housing, schools, shopping centers, parks, sports centers, and businesses still need parking options for their workers and clients to conduct business; and WHEREAS, cities across the United States are turning to sustainable solutions to reduce the environmental impact of parking; and WHEREAS, technology regarding sustainable parking options has advanced significantly in vertical parking structures which reduce the impervious cover footprint. Some of those advancements; green roofs and walls, solar panels on the roof or walls, rain catchment systems and rain gardens, downcast lighting to reduce light pollution, and shade sails which can help reduce the heat; and WHEREAS, there are improved surface parking practices that include; bioswales to reduce runoff and retain the water for onsite trees and vegetation, solar panels that produce energy and offer shade, downcast lighting that reduces light pollution, tree and vegetation configuration that reduces heat island effects, sound and light pollution; and WHEREAS, there are also advancements in recycling cement from older parking structures or parking lots to be considered; THEREFORE, The Environmental Commission requests that the City of Austin work with a qualified research partner to study the environmental impacts of different vehicle parking options. The report should analyze and determine if what are the most environmentally friendly options. 1 of 2 When assessing environmental impacts, the Commission asks that the study include a Life Cycle Assessment that considers all necessary raw material extraction and processing, manufacturing, distribution, use, and final disposal of materials, as well as other considerations including but not limited to its ability to capture/treat stormwater, associated heat island effects, light pollution, and any other environmental impacts. The study should also reflect what types of parking options people prefer. The Environmental Commission desires this report to be a tool for city staff, public space planners, and developers to determine what parking options are environmentally superior in; reducing impervious cover, reducing pollution from runoff during rain events, reducing heat island effects, reducing light pollution, and increasing solar …
ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION 20240207-004 Second by: David Sullivan Date: February 7, 2024 Subject: Zilker Park Polo Field Restoration Motion by: Richard Brimer WHEREAS, the Parks and Recreation Board passed Recommendation 20230724-5 on July 24, 2023 to eliminate permanent parking on the Zilker Park Polo Field (with exception for overflow for advance-schedule events) and recommended the Austin City Council approve funding for Polo Field Restoration, alternative parking solutions including free shuttles managed by PARD, multi-modal transportation, and establish loading and no loading zones for shuttles and park users. the Environmental Commission passed Recommendation 20230920-004 WHEREAS, requesting the Austin City Council to add money to the Parks and Recreation Department budget for FY2025 budget for the restoration of the Zilker Park Polo Field, ban regular parking on the Zilker Park Polo Field, and add additional parking elsewhere within or near Zilker Park that protects that natural assets in Zilker Park. WHEREAS, the Austin City Council passed Ordinance 20231102-028 amending City Code Title 25 to eliminate minimum motor vehicle parking space requirements except for accessible space parking. THEREFORE, the Environmental Commission recommends the Austin Parks and Recreation Department and Parks and Recreation Board request funding from the Austin City Council to restore the Zilker Park Polo Field by adding top soil, planting native grasses, providing for stormwater diversion, and any other steps to prevent further degredation of the Zilker Park Polo Field and ban regular parking on the Zilker Park Polo Field beginning in FY2025. Vote: For: Against: Abstain: Absent: 1 of 2 Attest: Kevin Ramberg, Environmental Commission Chair 2 of 2
ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION 20240207-005 Second by: Date: February 7, 2024 Subject: Motion by: WHEREAS, the Environmental Commission recognizes the Austin City Council approved Resolution No. 20190808-078, declaring a climate emergency in the City of Austin; and WHEREAS, the Austin City Council approved Ordinance No. 20190411-033 adopting amendments to the Austin Strategic Mobility Plan as an amendment to the Imagine Austin Comprehensive Plan; and WHEREAS, on September 30, 2021 the Austin City Council approved the adoption of the Austin Climate Equity Plan, which sets a new community-wide goal of equitably reaching net- zero community-wed greenhouse gas emissions by 2040; and WHEREAS, on October 24, 2023 the Planning Commission approved an action making recommendations to the Council to initiate amendments to the Climate Equity Plan and the Austin Strategic Mobility Plan related to the City’s telework policies; and WHEREAS, Joint Sustainability Committee approved Recommendation 2024124-002 to add explicit language supporting telework policies ensuring that, whenever appropriate, all City of Austin telework and remote work policies contribute towards the goal of achieving 25% of Austin residents working from home by 2039 and include a strategy to implement a City of Austin telework policy of no less than 85% of eligible City of Austin employees choose to work from home. THEREFORE, the Environmental Commission recommends the Austin City Council adopt the Recommendation of the Joint Sustainability Committee. Vote: For: Against: Abstain: Absent: 1 of 2 Attest: Kevin Ramberg, Environmental Commission Chair 2 of 2 Joint Sustainability Committee RECOMMENDATION 20240124-002 Date: January 24, 2024 Subject: Recommendations on amendments to the Ausitn Climate Equity Plan on telework and disposal rate goals Motioned By: Haris Qureshi Seconded By: Anna Scott Recommendation: The Joint Sustainability Committee recommends and supports the following updates to the Austin Climate Equity Plan: 1. Adding language to explicitly support telework policies as outlined in City Council Resolution No. 20231109-029, including ensuring that, whenever appropriate, all new City of Austin telework and remote work policies contribute towards the goal of achieving 25% Austin residents working from home by 2039 and include a strategy to implement a City of Austin telework policy of no less than 85% of eligible City of Austin employees choose work from home. 2. Equity Plan a. The Joint Sustainability Committee further recommends that the Austin Climate 3. Amend Food and Production Consumption Goal 3 on page 75 to reflect the disposal rate goals in the 2023 Austin Resource Recovery Comprehensive …
1 ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION 20240207-002 Date: February 7, 2024 Subject: Sunset Ridge 290 C14-85-288.166 (RCA) located at 8401 Southwest Parkway Motion by: Jennifer Bristol Seconded by: David Sullivan WHEREAS, the Environmental Commission recognizes the applicant is requesting a Restrictive Covenant Amendment; and WHEREAS, the Environmental Commission recognizes the site is located in the Williamson Creek & Barton Creek Watersheds and Edward Aquifer Zone and Barton Springs Zone; and WHEREAS, the Environmental Commission recognizes that Staff recommends the Amendment with the following conditions: THEREFORE, the Environmental Commission recommends the amendment request with the following staff and Commission conditions: Staff Conditions: Impervious cover limited to 55% gross site area • • Except for impervious cover, the site will comply with current environmental code including SOS non-degradation water quality treatment requirements • Development will achieve a one-star Austin Energy Green Building rating • A minimum of 4 public EV charging spaces will be provided on-site • Invasive species will be managed to result in less than 5% cover of any particular species within environmentally superior areas. • Development will comply with Austin Energy Green Building ST7 Light Pollution Reduction criteria • Development will comply with Austin Energy Green Building STEL5 Bird Collision Deterrence Environmental Conditions: Increase EV charging stations from 4 to 8 • • Request the City of Austin provide a public transit stop within ¼ mile of the entrance of the housing development. • Request the applicant provide parkland on-site and/ or sidewalks connecting to parkland within ¼ mile walking distance. • Staff shall follow up in regard to the Endangered and threatened species on the property. • The applicant will focus on planting native plants that support native pollinators. • Work with a local group to harvest native seeds and plants prior to development. • Restrict vehicle access to Sunset Ridge to emergency vehicles only. • Reduce impervious cover from 55% to 50%. • Development will use Affordability Unlocked requirements. For: Bedford, Bristol, Cofer, Krueger, Nickells, Qureshi, Ramberg, Sullivan Against: Brimer, Einhorn Abstain: none Recuse: none Absent: Schiera Kevin Ramberg, Environmental Commission Chair VOTE Attest: 2
ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION 20240207-003 Second by: Collin Nickells Date: February 7, 2024 Subject: Environmental Impact Study for Parking in Austin Motion by: Hanna Cofer WHEREAS, the Environmental Commission recognizes Austin is one of the fastest-growing metropolitan regions in the United States; and WHEREAS, the most common transportation means remains to be the motor vehicles, either personal or commercial, which require vehicle parking at end destinations; and WHEREAS, as the City of Austin is actively engaged in making policy decisions concerning the amount and type of parking that should be utilized in new development, understanding the environmental benefits and harms for each option would better inform these decisions; and WHEREAS, cities across the United States are turning to sustainable solutions to reduce the environmental impact of parking; and WHEREAS, technology regarding sustainable parking options has advanced significantly in vertical parking structures which reduce the impervious cover footprint. Some of those advancements; green roofs and walls, solar panels on the roof or walls, rain catchment systems and rain gardens, downcast lighting to reduce light pollution, and shade sails which can help reduce the heat; and WHEREAS, there are improved surface parking practices that include; bioswales to reduce runoff and retain the water for onsite trees and vegetation, solar panels that produce energy and offer shade, downcast lighting that reduces light pollution, tree and vegetation configuration that reduces heat island effects, sound and light pollution; and WHEREAS, there are also advancements in recycling cement from older parking structures or parking lots to be considered; WHEREAS, there is existing parking facilities and infrastructure that have excess capacity or are underutilized during certain times of day. The maximal use of these facilities should be studied. THEREFORE, The Environmental Commission requests that the City of Austin work with a qualified independent research partner to study the environmental impacts of different vehicle parking options. The report should analyze and determine what are the most environmentally friendly options that would advance the City’s goals, including achieving net-zero carbon 1 of 2 emissions in the Climate Equity Plan, Austin’s Strategic Mobility plan, SOS ordinance, and the city ordinance to eliminate parking from commercial developments. When assessing environmental impacts, the Commission asks that the study include a Life Cycle Assessment that considers all necessary raw material extraction and processing, manufacturing, distribution, use, and final disposal of materials, as well as other considerations including but not limited to its ability to …
ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION 20240207-004 Second by: Mariana Krueger Date: February 7, 2024 Subject: Zilker Park Polo Field Restoration Motion by: David Sullivan WHEREAS, the Parks and Recreation Board passed Recommendation 20230724-5 on July 24, 2023 to eliminate permanent parking on the Zilker Park Polo Field (with exception for overflow for advance-schedule events) and recommended the Austin City Council approve funding for Polo Field Restoration, alternative parking solutions including free shuttles managed by PARD, multi-modal transportation, and establish loading and no loading zones for shuttles and park users. the Environmental Commission passed Recommendation 20230920-004 WHEREAS, requesting the Austin City Council to add money to the Parks and Recreation Department budget for FY2025 budget for the restoration of the Zilker Park Polo Field, ban regular parking on the Zilker Park Polo Field, and add additional parking elsewhere within or near Zilker Park that protects that natural assets in Zilker Park. WHEREAS, the Austin City Council passed Ordinance 20231102-028 amending City Code Title 25 to eliminate minimum motor vehicle parking space requirements except for accessible space parking. THEREFORE, the Environmental Commission recommends the Austin Parks and Recreation Department and Parks and Recreation Board request funding from the Austin City Council to restore the Zilker Park Polo Field by adding top soil, planting native grasses, providing for stormwater diversion, and any other steps to prevent further degradation of the Zilker Park Polo Field and ban regular parking on the Zilker Park Polo Field beginning in FY2025. In addition, require the city to ensure that additional parking elsewhere or near Zilker Park is found and allow some waivers to restrictions for special events, conditional on means to remediate for any damages to parkland. In addition, allocate parking within Zilker Park for senior citizens, families with small children, and persons with limited mobility. Vote: 7-1 For: Cofer, Einhorn, Krueger, Nickells, Qureshi, Ramberg, Sullivan Against: Bedford 1 of 2 Abstain: Bristol Absent: Brimer and Schiera Attest: Kevin Ramberg, Environmental Commission Chair 2 of 2
ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION 20240207-005 Second by: Mariana Krueger Date: February 7, 2024 Subject: City of Austin Telework Policies Motion by: Haris Qureshi WHEREAS, the Environmental Commission recognizes the Austin City Council approved Resolution No. 20190808-078, declaring a climate emergency in the City of Austin; and WHEREAS, the Austin City Council approved Ordinance No. 20190411-033 adopting amendments to the Austin Strategic Mobility Plan as an amendment to the Imagine Austin Comprehensive Plan; and WHEREAS, on September 30, 2021 the Austin City Council approved the adoption of the Austin Climate Equity Plan, which sets a new community-wide goal of equitably reaching net- zero community-wed greenhouse gas emissions by 2040; and WHEREAS, on October 24, 2023 the Planning Commission approved an action making recommendations to the Council to initiate amendments to the Climate Equity Plan and the Austin Strategic Mobility Plan related to the City’s telework policies; and WHEREAS, Joint Sustainability Committee approved Recommendation 2024124-002 to add explicit language supporting telework policies ensuring that, whenever appropriate, all City of Austin telework and remote work policies contribute towards the goal of achieving 25% of Austin residents working from home by 2039 and include a strategy to implement a City of Austin telework policy of no less than 85% of eligible City of Austin employees choose to work from home. THEREFORE, the Environmental Commission recommends the Austin City Council increase the share of City of Austin employees who work at home, use mass transport to travel to work, bicycle to work, walk to work, use micro-mobility or assisted mobility devices instead of driving to work and ensure that whenever appropriate city telework, remote work, and green commuting policies contribute to the goal of achieving 20% of Austin residents not driving alone to work by 2039. Additionally, to achieve this goal, implement a city telework policy of no less than 85% of eligible City of Austin employees are allowed to work from home. Vote: 8-1 For: Bedford, Bristol, Cofer, Einhorn, Krueger, Qureshi, Ramberg, Sullivan Against: Nickells 1 of 2 Abstain: none Absent: Brimer and Schiera Attest: Kevin Ramberg, Environmental Commission Chair 2 of 2
in a REGULAR meeting on ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION REGULAR CALLED MEETING MINUTES WEDNESDAY, February 7, 2024 The ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION convened Wednesday, February 7, 2024, at 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Drive in Austin, Texas. Chair Ramberg called the Environmental Commission Meeting to order at 6:03 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Perry Bedford, Hanna Cofer, Peter Einhorn, Colin Nickells, Haris Qureshi, Kevin Ramberg, and David Sullivan Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Richard Brimer, Jennifer Bristol, Mariana Krueger Commissioners Absent: Melina Schiera PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Diana Prechter, Stratford/Butler Landfill Cap Roy Wayley, Zilker Park and mass transit APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Environmental Commission Regular Meeting on January 17, 2024 The minutes of the Environmental Commission Regular meeting on January 17, 2024 were approved on Commissioner Bedford’s motion, Commissioner Sullivan’s second on a 9-0 vote. Commissioner Schiera was absent. Commissioner Bristol was off the dais. PUBLIC HEARINGS 2. Name: Sunset Ridge 290 C14-85-288.166(RCA) Applicant: Armbrust & Brown (Richard Suttle) Location: 8401 Southwest Pkwy, Austin, Texas, 78735 Council District: District 8 Staff: Leslie Lilly, Environmental Conservation Program Manager, (512)535-8914, Leslie.lilly@austintexas.gov Applicant request: Restrictive Covenant Amendment Staff recommendation: Recommended with conditions 1 Speakers: Liz Johnston, Watershed Protection Richard Suttle, speaking for the applicant Stuart Goodman, speaking against the RCA Chandler Harris, speaking against the RCA Bobby Levenski, Save Our Springs, Roy Waley, Sierra Club Nancy Estrada, Zoning Department Leslie Lilly, Watershed Protection A motion to close the public hearing was approved on Commissioner Ramberg’s motion, Commissioner Bedford’s second on a 10-0 vote. Commissioner Schiera was absent. A motion to approve the requested Restrictive Covenant Amendment with conditions was approved on Commissioner Bristol’s motion, Commissioner Sullivan’s second on an 8-2 vote. Commissioners Brimer and Einhorn voted nay. Commissioner Schiera was absent. Chair Ramberg called for a recess at 7:36. Chair Ramberg reconvened the meeting at 7:47. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 3. Consider a recommendation requesting that the City of Austin work with a qualified research partner to study the environmental impacts of different vehicle parking options to determine if there are certain levels of parking at which one option might be more environmentally friendly than another. Presenter: Hanna Cofer, Environmental Commission Member Speakers: Hanna Cofer Tanya Payne Diana Pretcher Mark May Gail Rothe Mike Cannatti Cedar Stevens Patricia Bobeck Phillip Thomas Roy Waley A motion requesting that the City of Austin work with a qualified research partner to study the environmental impacts of different vehicle parking …
REGULAR MEETING COMMISSION FOR WOMEN WEDNESDAY, February 7th, 2024, AT 12:00 PM AUSTIN CITY HALL, BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS ROOM 301 WEST 2ND STREET, AUSTIN, TEXAS, 78701 Some members of the Commission for Women may be participating by 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. 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 Tabitha Taylor, (512) 972-5023, Tabitha.Taylor@austintexas.gov . CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Diana Melendez, Chair Rebecca Austen Vanessa Bissereth Becky Bullard Julie Glasser Angela Harris Pam Rattan Maria Veloz Salas Katrina Scheihing Josephine Serrata Jocelyn Tau AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 10 speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES DISCUSSION 1. Approve the minutes of the Commission for Women regular meeting January 10th, 2024. 2. Discussion and updates from the Joint Inclusion Committee (JIC) January 24th,2024 meeting: Alejandra Mireles, Community Services Program Coordinator, City of Austin’s Equity Office DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 3. Discussion and possible action to approve Women’s Hall of Fame Recognition Plan 4. Discussion and possible action to update the Commission for Women’s Charter 5. Discussion and possible action on a Resolution of the City of Austin Commission for Women in support of the Human Rights Commission Recommendation on Combating Antisemitism, Islamophobia, and Anti-Arab Sentiments in the City of Austin and Calls for a Ceasefire (Recommendation Number: 20240116-001) WORKING GROUP/COMMITTEE UPDATES 6. Update from Working Group on Recognition of Equity for Women and Girls. 7. Update from Working Group on Quality-of-Life Study 8. Update from Working Group on FY2025-24 Budget 9. Update from Working Group on Joint Collective Sex Crime Response Model (CSCRM) Project 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 Tabitha Taylor at the Office of Civil Rights, …
Commission for Women REGULAR MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, February 7th, 2024 The Commission for Women convened in a regular meeting on Wednesday, February7th, 2024, at Austin City Hall, Boards and Commission Room-1101 301 West 2nd Street, Austin, Texas, 78701 Chair Melendez called the Commission for Women Meeting to order at 12:09 p.m. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance: Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Diana Melendez, Chair Becky Bullard Katrina Scheihing Jocelyn Tau, Vice Chair Rebecca Austen Angela Harris Pam Rattan Josephine Serrata Maria Veloz Salas Julie Glasser Vanessa Bissereth Board Members/Commissioners Absent: Staff in Attendance: Tabitha Taylor, Office of Civil Rights 1 PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Public Communication was shared for agenda items five and seven. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Commission for Women regular meeting on January 10th, 2024. The minutes from the meeting were approved at the February 7th, 2024, meeting on Commissioner’s Bullard motion, Commissioner Scheihing seconded on an (9-0) vote. Commissioners Bissereth and Glasser were absent from the meeting. DISCUSSION 2. Discussion and updates from the Joint Inclusion Committee (JIC) January 24th,2024 meeting: Alejandra Mireles, Community Services Program Coordinator, City of Austin’s Equity Office DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 3. Discussion and possible action to approve Women’s Hall of Fame Recognition Plan Discussion was held. 4. Discussion and possible action to update the Commission for Women’s Charter Discussion and vote were held to update the Commission for Women’s Charter. The motion was led by Commissioner Salas and seconded by Commissioner Bullard (8-0). Commissioner Serrata was absent from the vote. Commissioners Bissereth and Glasser were absent from the meeting. 5. Discussion and possible action on a Resolution of the City of Austin Commission for Women in support of the Human Rights Commission Recommendation on Combating Antisemitism, Islamophobia, and Anti-Arab Sentiments in the City of Austin and Calls for a Ceasefire (Recommendation Number: 20240116-001) Discussion and vote were held to approve the Recommendation Number: 20240116-001. The motion was led by Commissioner Melendez and seconded by Commissioner Bullard (7-2). Those voting aye were: Commissioners Melendez, Bullard, Scheihing , Tau , Harris , Salas and Serrata. Those voting nay were Commissioner Austen and Rattan. Commissioners Bissereth and Glasser were absent from the meeting. WORKING GROUP/COMMITTEE UPDATES 6. Update from Working Group on Recognition of Equity for Women and Girls. 7. Update from Working Group on Quality-of-Life Study 8. Update from Working Group on FY2025-24 Budget Discussion was held. Discussion was held. …
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET CASE: C14-2023-0126 (Spicewood Springs Residential) DISTRICT: 10 ADDRESS: 4920 Spicewood Springs Road ZONING FROM: LO-CO TO: MF-3-CO SITE AREA: 4.283 acres PROPERTY OWNER: Whats Up Texas LP AGENT: Drenner Group (Amanda Swor) CASE MANAGER: Sherri Sirwaitis (512-974-3057, sherri.sirwaitis@austintexas.gov) STAFF RECOMMEDATION: Staff recommends MF-3-CO, Multifamily Residence-Medium Density-Conditional Overlay Combining district, zoning. The conditional overlay will limit development 32% impervious cover and will prohibit the following uses on the property: Communication services, College or university facilities, Private secondary educational facilities, Public secondary educational facilities, Urban farm Community events and Public primary educational facilities. ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: February 6, 2024 CITY COUNCIL ACTION: ORDINANCE NUMBER: 1 of 3202 C14-2023-0126 - Spicewood Springs Residential; District 10 C14-2023-0126 2 ISSUES: The staff received a petition request from a representative of the Spicewood Green Homeowners Association on December 19, 2023. The petition is not valid at 0.00% (please see Petition Submittal - Exhibit E). CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: The property in question is a 4+ acre undeveloped tract of land that fronts onto Spicewood Springs Road. There is an undeveloped tract to the north that is zoned MF-3. The lots to the south are zoned LO-CO and LO and are developed with office buildings. The land to the east has extreme slopes, is undeveloped and zoned SF-2. To the west, across Spicewood Springs Road, there is I-SF-3, SF-6-CO, LO and LO-CO zoning that contains undeveloped lots, condominium residences, a telecommunications tower and office uses. In this application, the owner is requesting to rezone this tract of land from LO-CO zoning to MF-3-CO zoning to allow for residential uses on the property (please see Applicant’s Request Letter - Exhibit C). Specifically, they are planning to construct a three-story tall, 45,000 sq ft. structure that will provide 24 to 30 multifamily units and an associated one- story tall parking garage on the site. The applicant is proposing to carry over some of the conditions from the existing zoning ordinance on the property (Ordinance No. 20150402- 033): 1) Development of the Property shall not exceed an impervious coverage of thirty-two (32) percent. 2) The following uses are not permitted uses of the Property: Communication services College or university facilities Congregate living Private secondary educational facilities Public secondary educational facilities Urban farm Community events Public primary educational facilities The staff recommends MF-3-CO zoning because the site under consideration meets the intent and purpose …
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET CASE: C14-2023-0100 (Optimist Club Recreation) DISTRICT: 6 ADDRESS: 13504 ½ Briarwick Drive, 9100 Meadowheath Drive, 13332 Villa Park Drive, 13300-134011 Morris Road ZONING FROM: I-RR TO: GR-CO* *The applicant is proposing a conditional overlay (CO) to prohibit the following uses on the property: Bed & Breakfast Residential, Group 1 Bed & Breakfast Residential, Group 2 Short Term Rental Administrative & Business Offices Art Gallery Alternative Financial Services Art Workshop Automotive Rentals Automotive Repair Services Automotive Sales Automotive Washing of any type Bail Bond Services Business or Trade School Business Support Services Commercial Off-Street Parking Communication Services Consumer Convenience Services Consumer Repair Services Drop-Off Recycling Collection Facility Exterminating Services Financial Services Food Preparation Food Sales Funeral Services General Retail Sales – Convenience General Retail Sales – General Hotel-Motel Indoor Entertainment Medical Offices –Exceeding 5,000 sq/ft of gross floor area Medical Offices – Not exceeding 5,000 sq/ft of gross floor area Off-Site Accessory Parking Outdoor Entertainment Pawn Shop Services Pedicab Storage & Dispatch Personal Improvement Services Personal Services Pet Services 1 of 2503 C14-2023-0100 - Optimist Club Recreation, District 6 C14-2023-0100 2 Plant Nursery Printing & Publishing Professional Office Research Services Restaurant – General Restaurant – Limited Services Station Software Development Special Use Historic Theater Custom Manufacturing College & University Facilities Community Recreation – Public Congregate Living Counseling Services Cultural Services Family Home Guidance Services Hospital Services – General Hospital Services – Limited Private Primary Educational Services Public Primary Education Services Private Secondary Educational Services Public Secondary Educational Services Residential Treatment Safety Services SITE AREA: 88.298 acres PROPERTY OWNER: Optimist Club of Town & Country Round Rock AGENT: Thrower Design, LLC (A. Ron Thrower) CASE MANAGER: Sherri Sirwaitis (512-974-3057, sherri.sirwaitis@austintexas.gov) STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends GR-CO, Community Commercial-Conditional Overlay Combining District, zoning. The conditional overlay will prohibit the following uses on the property: Bed & Breakfast Residential (Group 1 and Group 2), Short Term Rental, Administrative & Business Offices, Art Gallery, Alternative Financial Services, Art Workshop, Automotive Rentals, Automotive Repair Services, Automotive Sales, Automotive Washing (of any type), Bail Bond Services, Business or Trade School, Business Support Services, Commercial Off-Street Parking, Communication Services, Consumer Convenience Services, Consumer Repair Services, Drop-Off Recycling Collection Facility, Exterminating Services, Financial Services, Food Preparation, Food Sales, Funeral Services, General Retail Sales (Convenience and General), Hotel-Motel, Indoor Entertainment, Medical Offices (Exceeding 5,000 sq/ft of gross floor area), Medical Offices (Not exceeding 5,000 sq/ft of gross …
ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISSION SITE PLAN CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT AND COMPATIBILITY VARIANCE CASE NUMBER: SP-2023-0053C ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISSION HEARING DATE: February 6, 2024 PROJECT NAME: Howard Plaza Warehouse 3 Addition ADDRESS: 3127 East Howard Lane APPLICANT: (512) 989-1362 AGENT: (512) 343-0766 Attn: Peter Pham c/o Platron Manufacturing 13930 Immanuel Rd. Pflugerville, TX 78660 Attn: Way Atmadja, PE WAY Consulting Engineers, Inc. 11615 Angus Road, Suite 119 Austin, TX 78759 CASE MANAGER: Randall Rouda Randall.Rouda@austintexas.gov (512) 974-3338 NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN: None PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT: Under a prior approval, the applicant is currently developing a vacant lot, zoned W/LO (Warehouse/Limited Office) with two warehouse buildings and one building for alternating Daycare Services (Commercial) during daily business hours and Community Recreation (Private) in the evenings and weekends. A Conditional Use Permit for the Community Recreation building and a Compatibility Waiver were both approved for the ongoing development. The applicant is now requesting approval of a new Site Plan which would add a third warehouse building and would reconfigure the proposed parking. No change to the prior Use Permit is needed, however, the reconfigured parking amends the proposed encroachments of parking and drive aisles sufficiently to require a new Compatibility Waiver for the modified design. DESCRIPTION OF COMPATIBILITY VARIANCE: 1) From 25 feet to 5.1 feet for the easterly setback. [LDC § 25-2-1063] SUMMARY STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the Compatibility Waiver. The applicant proposes to place shared driveway improvements, paved parking and tree wells within the 25 foot compatibility setback along their entire 700 foot shared property line. The paved areas are approximately 5.1 feet (varying but not less than 5 feet) from the property line. All improvements are flush to the ground. In total, approximately 14,000 square feet of paved improvements are located within the compatibility setback. The landscape plan shows the border between the parking area and the adjacent single family residence as shaded and partially screened by a row of live oaks and red oaks to be planted 1 of 604 SP-2023-0053C - Howard Plaza Warehouse 3 Addition in the five foot wide landscaped area east of the paved parking lot. The parcel to the east which creates the compatibility setback is zoned W/LO (Warehouse and Limited Office) and is developed with a single family residence. As the residence is an allowed use in zones more restrictive than SF-5, the compatibility requirements of LDC Article 10 apply. The parcels are …
