************************************************************************ MEMORANDUM TO: Planning Commission Members FROM: Sherri Sirwaitis Housing and Planning Department DATE: August 18, 2022 RE: C14-2022-0087 (8701 N MoPac) Postponement Request; District 10 ************************************************************************ The staff would like to request a postponement of the above mentioned case to September 13, 2022. The staff is asking for this postponement to renotify the case due to an application issue and subsequent notification error. The postponement request was made in a timely manner and meets the Planning Commission’s policy. 66-131 OFFICE BLDG. R82-47 CS APTS. CS L R T E L K C U S Y E N O H SF-3 LO ( ( ( SF-3 ( ( ( ( ( ( ( ( ( OFFICE BLDGS. R D K R A P S S E N SI U B ( ( ( ( ( ( ( ( SF-3 ( ( ( ( ( ( SF-3 ( ( ( ( ( ( L R T A E L A Z A 2007-0085 CS-MU-CO TALLW ( O O D D R ( ( SF-3 ( ( ( ( R K D IC W O L WIL ( SF-3 ( ( ( ( ( ( C14H-2021-0165 SF-3-H ( ( ( ( ( ( ( ( ( ( ( ( ( PUD APTS. ( ( S E R E N A W ( O O D S C T ( ( ( ( ( SF-3 ( LO GR SP- 03-0407C ( ( ( H Y R I D G E D R ( ( N L A I L E M A C ( ( ( ( ( ( ( ( SF-3 ( LO GR LO-CO C14-2010-0164 GR-CO CIM A S E R E N A 79-73 OFFICE PARK SPC-88-0189A 75-232 OFFICE PARK C L A B U R N D R PUD PUD CP78-63 MF-2 78-114 SP-95-0157C LO P M A S R S A P Y K B C E T C S A P O N M P M A K R C E T O S B T C S A P O N M 77-105 LI 78-24 78-222 LI 75-107 B Y S P X C E A P O N M P M A R B S C A P O M N O T H C R A E S E R C E B Y N P X A P O N M CS C14-2020-0013 …
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET CASE: C14r-82-016(RCT) (8701 and 8627 N MoPac RCT) DISTRICT: 10 ADDRESS: 8611, 8627 and 8701 N. MoPac Expressway Service Road North Bound OWNER/APPLICANT: 8611 MoPac LLC, 8701 MoPac Atrium LLC and US REIF Eurus Austin LLC AGENT: Drenner Group (Amanda Swor) ZONING: LO, LR AREA: 8.54 acres REQUEST: The applicant is requesting a termination of the restrictive covenant conditions for this property. CASE MANAGER: Sherri Sirwaitis (512-974-3057, sherri.sirwaitis@austintexas.gov) STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends the proposed termination of the public restrictive covenant. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: August 23, 2022 CITY COUNCIL ACTION: ORDINANCE NUMBER: 1 1 of 1111 ISSUES: N/A DEPARTMENT COMMENTS: The applicant is requesting to terminate/delete a public restrictive covenant that was recorded in 1982 on Lot 2 of the Westover Hills Plaza subdivision and associated with zoning site plan case C14r-82-016 (Please see Applicant’s Request Letter – Exhibit C). This covenant places restrictions on the number of stories, landscaping, reflectivity, and signage regulations that were subject to the zoning site plan on the Property (Please see Public Restrictive Covenant for C14r-82-016 - Exhibit D). These items will now be regulated under the designated base zoning districts. The staff recommends the applicant’s request to delete the conditions of this public restrictive covenant. Since this restrictive covenant was executed and recorded, the property in question has been re-subdivided numerous times. The area under consideration is now known as Lot 3 of The Atrium, Lot 2A of the Amended Plat of Lots 1 and 2 The Atrium and a portion of Lot 1 of 8611 Centre subdivisions. The staff supports the deletion of this public restrictive covenant because items listed in this public restrictive covenant will now be regulated under the zoning district site development standards and other requirements stipulated by the Land Development Code. The applicant agrees with the staff’s recommendation. EXISTING ZONING AND LAND USES: ZONING Site LO, LR CS-NP North South GR, GR-CO East LI West ROW, GR LAND USES Office (The Atrium Office Centre, Chancellor Center, Mopac Centre) Industrial (Ergon Asphalt & Emulsions, Inc.) Office Railway, Office/Warehouse, Office (TDCJ Government Building), Industrial (All-Tex, Facets of Austin) MoPac Expressway, Office (Hyridge Place), Multifamily (Wood Harbour) NEIGHBORHOOD PLANNING AREA: Burnet Road, Anderson Lane and the North Shoal Creek Neighborhood Planning Area TIA: Deferred to the time of Site Plan WATERSHED: Shoal Creek 2 2 of 1111 NEIGHBORHOOD ORGANIZATIONS: Austin Independent School District Austin Lost and …
MEMORANDUM ************************************************************************ TO: Todd Shaw, Chair Planning Commission Members FROM: Wendy Rhoades, Principal Planner Housing and Planning Department DATE: RE: August 17, 2022 C14-2022-0047 – 701 and 703 Highland Ave Rezoning Request for Indefinite Postponement by Applicant ************************************************************************ The Applicant requests an indefinite postponement of the above-referenced rezoning case. Please refer to attached correspondence. Renotification of the case will be required. Attachment: Map of Property 1 of 312 Rhoades, Wendy PC 7-12-2022 C14-2022-0047 - 701 and 703 Highland Ave Rezoning Wednesday, August 17, 2022 4:41:25 PM *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** Let this correspondence serve as a request for indefinite deferment of the zoning case referenced above. The developer is considering further options for the property. It is understood that re- notification would be required once the developer is ready to submit for zoning approval. It is also understood that this deferment lasts for a period of 6 months before the case expires. From: To: Cc: Subject: Date: Wendy, Thanks, Steven Minor, P.E. Gray Engineering, Inc. --- Consulting Engineers TBPELS Firm 2946 8834 N. Capital of Texas Highway, Suite 140 Austin, TX 78759 Phone: 512.452.0371 Fax: 512.454.9933 CAUTION: This email was received at the City of Austin, from an EXTERNAL source. Please use caution when clicking links or opening attachments. If you believe this to be a malicious and/or phishing email, please forward this email to cybersecurity@austintexas.gov. 2 of 312 ( SF-3-NP ( ( ( ( SF-3-NP ( ( ( ( ( SF-3-NP ( ( ( ( ( ( ( ( H A R L O T T E S T ( ( C ( ( ( ( ( ( SF-3-NP ( ( ( ( ( ( SF-3-NP ( ( ( ( ( ( 64-72 D S ALES CS-MU-CO-NP STA. SUPPLY & LR-NP 57-43 ( T M S L E ( ( ( SF-3-NP ( ( ( W 11T ( ( SF-3-NP ( CS-MU-CO-NP FO 6 O ( ( 75-8 E M A G CS-MU-CO-NP LF S T 7 1-0 8 H H A ( ( ( W 11 T V ( CS-MU-CO-NP REP. T H S T C 5 3 3 5-1 STO P-0 S ( V. R E S ( MF-3-NP ( ( MF-3-NP ( ( 0 - 6 0 S P - 8 C 0 4 ( ( ( C14-04-0149.29 SF-3-NP ( 04-0149.29 ( 02-0112 N L L L A H S R A M …
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET CASE: C814-92-0006.02 – Seton Medical Center DISTRICT: 10 Planned Unit Development Amendment No. 2 ZONING FROM / TO: PUD-NP to PUD-NP, to change conditions of zoning ADDRESS: 1201 West 38th Street SITE AREA: 12.21 acres PROPERTY OWNER: Seton Medical Center, % Altus Group US Inc. (Scott Herndon) AGENT: Metcalfe Wolff Stuart & Williams, LLP (Michele Rogerson Lynch) CASE MANAGER: Wendy Rhoades (512-974-7719, wendy.rhoades@austintexas.gov) STAFF RECOMMENDATION: The Staff recommendation is to grant an amendment to planned unit development – neighborhood plan (PUD-NP) combining district zoning as shown in the Proposed Zoning Submittal (Attachment A). For a summary of the basis of Staff’s recommendation, see pages 2 and 3. ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION ACTION: August 17, 2022: APPROVED AN AMENDMENT TO PUD-NP DISTRICT ZONING AS THE STAFF RECOMMENDED [J. BRISTOL; M. SCHIERA – 2ND] (7-4) A. BARRETT BIXLER, R. BRIMER, R. SCOTT, P. THOMPSON – NAY PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: August 23, 2022: CITY COUNCIL ACTION: September 15, 2022: ORDINANCE NUMBER: ISSUES: The Applicant has met with the Rosedale Neighborhood Association and President of Brykerwoods Neighborhood Association and is meeting with the Brykerwoods Neighborhood board on August 16, 2022. EXHIBITS AND ATTACHMENTS TO THE STAFF REPORT: Exhibits A and A-1: Zoning Map and Aerial 141 of 198 C814-92-0006.02 Page 2 Attachment A: Applicant’s Summary Letter and Proposed Zoning Submittal Attachment B: Environmental Commission action and support material Attachment C: TIA Compliance Memo CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: The Seton Medical Center PUD is bounded by West 38th Street on the north, Medical Parkway to the east, West 34th Street to the south, and medical offices that border the property to the west (GO-V-NP). There are retail and service-oriented commercial uses on the north side of West 38th (SF-3; LO; CS-1-V; LR-V; CS-V; GR-V); medical offices and supporting businesses on the east side of Medical Parkway, the south side of East 34th Street and adjacent to the west (CS-NP; CS-V-NP; GO-CO-NP; GO-NP; GO-V-NP; GR-NP. The PUD is designated as Civic land use on the Central West Austin Combined (Windsor Road) Neighborhood Plan approved by Council in September 2010. Please refer to Exhibits A (Zoning Map) and A-1 (Aerial View). The PUD was approved by Council in June 1993 and prescribed development intensity according to a Land Use Plan. The PUD also included the following components: 1) limited floor-to-area ratio to 1.48 : 1; 2) prescribed minimum front yard setbacks of 25 feet except for …
PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA Tuesday, August 23, 2022 The Planning Commission will convene at 6:00 PM on Tuesday, August 23, 2022 at City Hall, Council Chambers Room 1001 301 W. Second Street, Austin, TX. Some members of the Planning Commission may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Greg Anderson Awais Azhar Grayson Cox Yvette Flores – Secretary Claire Hempel – Vice-Chair Patrick Howard Jennifer Mushtaler Solveij Rosa Praxis Carmen Llanes Pulido Robert Schneider Todd Shaw – Chair James Shieh – Parliamentarian Jeffrey Thompson Ex-Officio Members Arati Singh – AISD Board of Trustees Jessica Cohen – Chair of Board of Adjustment Spencer Cronk - City Manager Richard Mendoza - Director of Public Works EXECUTIVE SESSION (No public discussion) The Planning Commission will announce it will go into Executive Session, if necessary, pursuant to Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code, to receive advice from Legal Counsel on matters specifically listed on this agenda. The Commission may not conduct a closed meeting without the approval of the city attorney. Private Consultation with Attorney – Section 551.071 Attorney: Steven Maddoux, 512-974-6080 Commission Liaison: Andrew Rivera, 512-974-6508 PUBLIC COMMUNICATION The first four (4) speakers signed up prior to the commencement of the meeting 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 August 9, 2022. PUBLIC HEARINGS 2. Plan Amendment: Location: Owner/Applicant: Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: Postponement Request: NPA-2019-0013.01 - Copeland South; District 9 909, 911, 915, 1001, 1003 S. 2nd St. and 604, 606 Copeland St., East Bouldin Creek Watershed; Bouldin Creek NP Area SB-Frank South, LLC StoryBuilt (Mike Melson) From Single Family to Mixed Use land use Pending Maureen Meredith, 512-974-2695, maureen.meredith@austintexas.gov Housing and Planning Department Staff postponement request to September 27, 2022. 3. Plan Amendment: Location: NPA-2021-0005.02 - Montopolis Multifamily; District 3 2601 Montopolis Drive, 6700 & 6800 E. Ben White Blvd SVRD WB, Carson Creek, Country Club Creek Watersheds; Montopolis NP Area Owner/Applicant: Montopolis QO2B, LLC Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: Thrower Design, LLC (Ron Thrower and Victoria Haase) Industry to Mixed Use land use Not recommended. Maureen Meredith, 512-974-2695, maureen.meredith@austintexas.gov Housing and Planning Department Staff postponement request to October 11, 2022. Postponement Request: 4. Plan Amendment: Location: Owner/Applicant: Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: NPA-2021-0021.02 - 1406-1506 Parker Lane; District 9 1406, 1408, 1504 and 1506 Parker …
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET DISTRICT: 1 TO: SF-5-NP CASE: C14-2022-0052 E. 12th - Fuentes ZONING FROM: SF-3-NP ADDRESS: 3337 East 12th Street SITE AREA: 0.16 acres (6,969.60 sq.ft.) PROPERTY OWNER: Ethos Modular, LLC (Andres Esquivel) CASE MANAGER: Heather Chaffin (512-974-2122, heather.chaffin@austintexas.gov) STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff supports the Applicant’s request of SF-5-NP. For a summary of the basis of staff’s recommendation, see case manager comments on page 2. AGENT: Land Answers, Inc. (Jim Wittliff) PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: August 23, 2022: CITY COUNCIL ACTION: September 29, 2022: ORDINANCE NUMBER: C14-2022-0052 2 ISSUES: No issues at this time. The requested rezoning would allow the property owner to build 2 residential units on the property without being limited by the maximum building square footage of City Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) regulations. CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: The subject property is located at the southwest corner of East 12th Street and Greenwood Avenue, approximately 770 feet east of Airport Boulevard. The SF-3-NP zoned lot is currently developed with one single family residence. Properties to the west, south and east are also zoned SF-3-NP and developed with single family residential land uses. Further west, closer to the intersection with Airport Boulevard are properties zoned LR-MU-NP, CS-MU-NP and CS-1-NP. These properties are developed with a mix of land uses, including religious assembly, automotive repair services, liquor sales, professional office and cocktail lounge. Across East 12th Street to the north is Evergreen Cemetery, zoned P- Public. Also across East 12th Street, to the northeast, is another residential neighborhood zoned SF-3-NP. Please see Exhibits A and B- Zoning Map and Aerial Exhibit. Staff supports the rezoning request. While SF-3-NP zoning allows a single family house and an ADU, the ADU is limited to a maximum of 1,100 square feet. The lot is larger than the standard 5,750 square foot lot, but is not large enough to permit duplex residential land use (7,000 square feet). Redeveloping this oversized residential lot to allow two residences would allow a reasonable increase in development intensity and provide an additional housing unit. The property’s location at the intersection of East 12th and Greenwood Avenue, a residential collector street, is also appropriate. BASIS FOR RECOMMENDATION 1. 2. 3. The proposed zoning should be consistent with the purpose statement of the district sought. Zoning should allow for reasonable use of the property. Zoning changes should promote compatibility with adjacent and nearby uses and should not result in …
************************************************************************ MEMORANDUM TO: Todd Shaw, Chair Planning Commission Members FROM: Heather Chaffin, Senior Planner Housing and Planning Department DATE: August 23, 2022 RE: Springdale Commercial -- C14-2022-0015 Springdale Commercial (Tract 2) Amended – C14-2022-0070 Postponement Request by Staff ************************************************************************ Staff requests a postponement of these related cases from the August 23, 2022, Planning Commission agenda to the September 27, 2022 agenda. Additional information is required for Staff to finalize the zoning recommendation.
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET CC Date: TBD CASE NUMBER: C14H-2022-0098 HLC DATE: August 3, 2022 PC DATE: August 23, 2022 APPLICANT: Nneka Shoulds HISTORIC NAME: Donley-Goode-Walton House / Walton’s Beauty Shop and Salon WATERSHED: Boggy Creek ADDRESS OF PROPOSED ZONING CHANGE: 1605 Leona Street ZONING CHANGE: SF-3-NP to SF-3-NP-H COUNCIL DISTRICT: 1 STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends the proposed zoning change from family residence-neighborhood plan (SF-3-NP) to family residence-neighborhood plan-historic landmark (SF-3-H-NP) combining district zoning. QUALIFICATIONS FOR LANDMARK DESIGNATION: Historic associations and community value HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION ACTION: Recommend historic zoning (10-0) PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: CITY COUNCIL ACTION: CASE MANAGER: Kalan Contreras NEIGHBORHOOD ORGANIZATIONS: Austin Independent School District, Austin Lost and Found Pets, Austin Neighborhoods Council, Davis-Thompson, Del Valle Community Coalition, East Austin Conservancy, Friends of Austin Neighborhoods, Homeless Neighborhood Association, Neighborhood Empowerment Foundation, Neighbors United for Progress, Organization of Central East Austin Neighborhoods , Preservation Austin, SELTexas, Sierra Club, Austin Regional Group DEPARTMENT COMMENTS: N/A BASIS FOR RECOMMENDATION: § 25-2-352(3)(c)(ii) Historical Associations. The property has long-standing significant associations with persons, groups, institutions, businesses, or events of historic importance which contributed significantly to the history of the city, state, or nation; or represents a significant portrayal of the cultural practices or the way of life of a definable group of people in a historic time. PHONE: 512-974-2727 Nominator Nneka Shoulds, the home’s current occupant, describes the building’s historical associations: Recommended as not eligible for a local historic landmark designation in the East Austin Historical Resources Survey of 2016, 1605 Leona St. was essential in assisting a multicultural Tejano-Irish immigrant family and a marginalized Black American family to establish strong foundations upon which future generations would launch long-lasting legacies. Uniquely located directly across from historic Oakwood Cemetery (originally called City Cemetery and the oldest city-owned cemetery in Austin), the home tells the untold story of two families who achieved their American dreams against unimaginable odds. The people who lived here experienced and endured painful racial segregation and discriminatory practices, and they fought against those conditions with dignity and courage to break barriers in education, the military, music, and business. 1 of 10717 1605 Leona St. is the childhood home of Raymond (Ramón) “Cowboy” Donley, known as the “godfather of Tejano music.” Donley was a classically trained violinist who once played with the Durango Symphony. Raymond made his living as a barber by day, but at night, he led his band, La Orquesta …
From: To: Cc: Subject: Date: Rick Hardin Contreras, Kalan Rivera, Andrew; Michael Levy; Harden, Joi; RE: C14-H-2022-0073 - Westgate Tower - Planning Commission August 23, 2022 Thursday, August 18, 2022 9:32:33 AM *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** Hello Ms. Contreras, Thank you for this information and attachment listing “landmarks’ by districts. This is most helpful. I am hopeful that before the next scheduled hearing for Westgate Tower historic zoning designation before Planning Commission, that you or City staff will be able to independently confirm the maximum total tax exemption benefits available to Westgate Tower AND all of the individual condo owners were it to be zoned historic, and those exemptions hypothetically applied for and granted in year 2022. I do not think that an applicant (in a position of conflict and inexperienced) should be relied upon for that calculation. If City staff has not performed this calculation itself, I will likely ask for a postponement until staff is able to independently verify the potential cost to the taxpayers in the participating taxing authorities. You indicate below that the information requested in my question #4, you have requested from TCAD. Please let me know when that information is made available, I would request a copy of that information. I am certain the total financial cost of this program is relevant not just for Planning Commissioners, but for you and staff, City Council, and the public at large. It is newsworthy. Historic tax exemptions are sizeable sums of tax money diverted into this single program, millions annually and in perpetuity. When the ordinances governing City historic landmarking were written, and subsequently revised, no one anticipated nor foresaw the prospect of granting historic tax exemptions to hundreds of condominium owners in exclusive restricted access high-rise towers. I believe this would surprise and shock many. I would urge staff to examine this flaw and recommend that the ordinances be revisited and revised to not allow individual condominium owners to make application nor to receive historic tax exemptions for those individual condos. I can think of no public benefit, none, from this misuse and waste of tax money that could be better used for public health by Travis Central Health, or public education for ACC and AISD, or affordable housing or housing the homeless for Travis County and the City of Austin. This ordinance loophole could be easily eliminated by ordinance amendment through …
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET HLC DATE: July 6, 2022 PC DATE: August 9, 2022; August 23, 2022 CASE NUMBER: C14H-2022-0073 ADDRESS OF PROPOSED ZONING CHANGE: 1122 Colorado Street APPLICANT: Brian Evans, Westgate Condominium Association HISTORIC NAME: Westgate Tower WATERSHED: Lady Bird Lake ZONING CHANGE: CBD to CBD-H COUNCIL DISTRICT: 9 STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends the proposed zoning change from Central Business District (CBD) zoning to Central Business District – Historic Landmark (CBD-H) combining district zoning. QUALIFICATIONS FOR LANDMARK DESIGNATION: Architecture and historical associations: The Westgate Tower is an excellent example of New Formalism, is the only building in Austin designed by architect Edward Durell Stone, and has served as a model for mixed-use building.1 HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION ACTION: 2012 – recommend historic zoning; 2022 – recommend historic zoning PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: August 9, 2022 – postpone to August 23, 2022 per neighborhood request. CITY COUNCIL DATE: N/A ORDINANCE READINGS: N/A CASE MANAGER: Kalan Contreras, 974-2727 ACTION: N/A ORDINANCE NUMBER: N/A NEIGHBORHOOD ORGANIZATIONS: Austin Independent School District, Austin Lost and Found Pets,Austin Neighborhoods Council, Central Austin CommunityDevelopment Corporation, City of Austin Downtown Commission,Downtown Austin Alliance, Downtown Austin Neighborhood Assn.(DANA), Friends of Austin Neighborhoods, Homeless NeighborhoodAssociation, Neighborhood Empowerment Foundation, PreservationAustin, SELTexas, Sierra Club, Austin Regional Group DEPARTMENT COMMENTS: The building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2010. Land Development Code §25-2-352(A)(3)(a) states that City Council may designate a historic landmark if it retains integrity, is over 50 years old, and is individually listed in the National Register of Historic Places. The Historic Landmark Commission recommended historic zoning in 2012; however, the application was withdrawn by the applicant prior to Planning Commission hearing. BASIS FOR RECOMMENDATION: §25-2-352(A)(3)(a) The property is individually listed in the National Register of Historic Places; or is designated as a Recorded Texas Historic Landmark, State Archeological Landmark, or National Historic Landmark. The building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2010. §25-2-352(A)(3)(b)(i) Architecture. The property embodies the distinguishing characteristics of a recognized architectural style, type, or method of construction; exemplifies technological innovation in design or construction; displays high artistic value in representing ethnic or folk art, architecture, or construction; represents a rare example of an architectural style in the city; serves as an outstanding example of the work of an architect, builder, or artisan who significantly contributed to the development of the city, state, or nation; possesses cultural, historical, or architectural value …
1 of 12218 2 of 12218 3 of 12218 4 of 12218 5 of 12218 6 of 12218 7 of 12218 8 of 12218 9 of 12218 Sign in CART SHOP ABOUT BLOG CONTACT SUBSCRIBE F G Preserving the historic places that make L.A. County unique. Learn More > Edward Durell Stone (/block/edward-durell-stone-image) Edward Durell Stone (center) viewing a model of NASA's Electronics Research Center, 1964. Image in public domain. Edward Durell Stone (1902 – 1978) Edward Durell Stone was an early pioneer of the New Formalist style. A highly prolific architect who designed buildings across the globe, by 1958 Stone was one of the best-known architects in America. 10 of 12218 Born in Fayetteville, Arkansas in 1902, Stone was the youngest of four children. He displayed an aptitude for drawing at an early age. After attending the University of Arkansas, Stone moved to Boston in 1922. He took classes at the Boston Architectural Club (now Boston Architectural College), Harvard University’s School of Architecture (where he earned a scholarship), and MIT, though he never earned a degree. Stone began his career as a draftsman at the Boston-based firm Coolidge, Shepley, Bulfinch and Abbott. He moved to New York in 1929, joining the firm of Schultze & Weaver, where he designed the main lobby, grand ballroom, and private dining rooms of the Waldorf-Astoria. He received his first independent commission in 1933. Stone traveled often to Italy and drew upon European precedents in his work. He became an early pioneer of the New Formalist style, whose classically inspired forms and materials countered the stark minimalism of the International Style. His firm achieved remarkable success and international acclaim. Though he lived in New York the rest of his life, Stone designed a number of important buildings in the Los Angeles area. In 1958, the American Institute of Architects (AIA) selected Stone’s Stuart Pharmaceutical Company (/locations/stuart-building) building in Pasadena as one of the five best designs of the year. Financier Howard Ahmanson (responsible for the Home Savings and Loan branches designed by Millard Sheets) commissioned Stone to design his Wilshire Boulevard headquarters. Completed in 1967, Ahmanson Center (now Wilshire Colonnade (/locations/wilshire-colonnade)) remains a striking monument to Ahmanson’s financial and cultural contributions to Los Angeles. 11 of 12218 Stone’s Edward T. Foley Center (/locations/edward-t-foley-center-loyola- marymount-university) (1964) on the campus of Loyola Marymount University (LMU) became an advocacy issue for the Conservancy in 2010. LMU released …
HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION SPECIAL CALLED MEETING WEDNESDAY, August 23, 2022 – 8:30 AM Street Jones Building City of Austin Historic Preservation Office Conference Room 400A 1000 E. 11th Street Austin, Texas 78702 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 preservation@austintexas.gov or call Amber Allen at (512) 974-3393 COMMISSION MEMBERS: Terri Myers, Chair Ben Heimsath, Vice Chair Anissa Castillo Witt Featherston Kevin Koch Carl Larosche Harmony Grogan Trey McWhorter Blake Tollett Beth Valenzuela Caroline Wright AGENDA 2022 Commissioner Training 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. STAFF BRIEFINGS 1 1. Practical Processes Presenter: Staff 2. Standard Motions Presenter: Mary Marerro 3. Dias Do’s and Don’ts Presenter: Kelly Little 4. Design Standards Refresh Presenter: Staff 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 Historic Preservation Office at 512-974-3393 for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Historic Landmark Commission, please contact Kalan Contreras, Senior Planner, at 512-974-2727; Kimberly Collins, Senior Planner, at 512-974-1801; or Amber Allen, Historic Preservation Planner II, at 512-974-3393. 2
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET PC DATE: August 9, 2022; August 23, 2022 HLC DATE: July 6, 2022 CASE NUMBER: C141H-2022-0099 ADDRESS OF PROPOSED ZONING CHANGE: 2002 Scenic Drive APPLICANT: Historic Landmark Commission (owner-opposed) HISTORIC NAME: Delisle House WATERSHED: Lady Bird Lake ZONING CHANGE: SF-3-NP to SF-3-H-NP COUNCIL DISTRICT: 10 STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends the proposed zoning change from family residence – neighborhood plan (SF-3-NP) zoning to family residence – historic landmark – neighborhood plan (SF-3-H-NP) combining district zoning. Should the Commission decide against recommendation over owner objection, require completion of a City of Austin Documentation Package prior to permit release. QUALIFICATIONS FOR LANDMARK DESIGNATION: Architecture, landscape features, and historical associations HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION ACTION: Recommend historic zoning based on architectural significance, landscape features, and historical associations, on a motion by Commissioner Koch. Commissioner Tollett seconded the motion. Vote: 10-0 PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: August 9, 2022- Postponed to August 23, 2022 per Planning Commission request. CITY COUNCIL DATE: TBD ORDINANCE READINGS: CASE MANAGER: Kimberly Collins, 974-2727 ACTION: ORDINANCE NUMBER: NEIGHBORHOOD ORGANIZATIONS: Austin Lost and Found Pets, Austin Neighborhoods Council, Central West Austin Neighborhood Plan Contact Team, Friends of Austin Neighborhoods, Neighborhood Empowerment Foundation, Preservation Austin, SELTexas, Save Barton Creek Assn., Save Historic Muny District, Sierra Club, Austin Regional Group, TNR BCP - Travis County Natural Resources, Tarrytown Alliance, Tarrytown Neighborhood Association, West Austin Neighborhood Group DEPARTMENT COMMENTS: A valid petition against historic zoning has been filed by the owner’s agent. BASIS FOR RECOMMENDATION: §25-2-352(A)(3)(b)(i) Architecture. The property embodies the distinguishing characteristics of a recognized architectural style, type, or method of construction; exemplifies technological innovation in design or construction; displays high artistic value in representing ethnic or folk art, architecture, or construction; represents a rare example of an architectural style in the city; serves as an outstanding example of the work of an architect, builder, or artisan who significantly contributed to the development of the city, state, or nation; possesses cultural, historical, or architectural value as a particularly fine or unique example of a utilitarian or vernacular structure; or represents an architectural curiosity or one-of-a-kind building. A property located within a local historic district is ineligible to be nominated for landmark designation under the criterion for architecture unless it possesses exceptional significance or is representative of a separate period of significance. The primary building is a good example of Spanish eclectic architecture with Modern-style Fehr and Granger influences. The accessory structure is …
PLANNING COMMISSION SITE PLAN CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT REVIEW SHEET PC DATE: 07/26/22 SPC-2021-0340C CASE NUMBER: PROJECT NAME: Dove Springs Public Health Facility ADDRESS: APPLICANT: 5811 Palo Blanco Ln City of Austin PO Box 1088 AUSTIN, Texas, 78767 Garza EMC (Alexandra Boone) 7708 Rialto Austin, Texas, 78735 (512) 298-3284 AGENT: Williamson Creek CASE MANAGER: Renee Johns, (512) 974-2711 or renee.johns@austintexas.gov WATERSHED: NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN: McKinney PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The applicant proposes a new public health facility. The lot is currently a community recreation (public) use that will continue and the proposed new uses are Day Care Services (Commercial) and Administrative Services. No medical procedures or equipment are proposed within the new facility. The scope of work for Dove Springs Public Health Facility includes childcare facilities to be leased to a tenant and four Austin Public Health (APH) departments, including Women-Infants-Children (WIC), Neighborhood Services, Immunizations, and Community Youth Development (CYD). WIC will provide one-on-one office consultations on benefits and for services like Nutrition Education and Breastfeeding; they will also provide community healthy cooking classes. Neighborhood Services provides office consultations for assistance with rent, utilities, and food for low to moderate income families; this location includes a small food pantry storage area. Immunizations provides immunizations and consultations regarding them for children who are uninsured or Medicaid recipients as well as some qualifying adults. Community Youth Development at this location is comprised of staff offices/desking and equipment storage only; the space is not intended to receive regular visitors. SUMMARY STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the Conditional Use Permit. The proposed public health facility will offer needed services and support the surrounding community. The site plan will comply with all requirements of the Land Development Code prior to its release. SUMMARY STAFF COMMENT ON SITE PLAN: The applicant proposes a public health facility. Sites zoned Public (P) greater than one acre in size are a Conditional Use that require Land Use Commission approval according to Land Development Code section 25-2-625. PROJECT INFORMATION: SITE AREA ZONING EXISTING / REMAINING USE PROPOSED NEW USES CVC PROPOSED IMPERVIOUS COVER 13.599 Acres (592,372 Square feet) P-NP (Public) Community Recreation (Public) Day Care Services (Commercial) / Administrative Services NA 63,772 square feet 10.76% 1 of 1120 Page 2 Current WATERSHED ORDINANCE PROPOSED BUILDING COVERAGE 2.69% PROPOSED ACCESS TIA PROPOSED HEIGHT PARKING REQURIED PARKING PROPOSED EXISTING ZONING AND LAND USES Site ZONING P North South East West SF-3-NP P-NP P-NP SF-6-NP NEIGHBORHOOD …
August 19, 2022 C814-92-0006.02 - 1201 W. 38th Street Re: Opposition to Rezoning Request & Request for Postponement Dear Planning Commissioners, On behalf of the West 31st Street Creekside Neighborhood Association, we are requesting postponement of the above-referenced rezoning request. We are requesting a postponement until the September 27th meeting of the Planning Commission to provide the applicant sufficient time to provide the City and the impacted neighborhoods an adequate traffic impact analysis. Earlier this week, we received a copy of a letter by which the applicant intends to “show compliance with” a TIA approved in 1992. Under the applicant’s figures, the proposed expansion of the facility would increase trips per day by 5,364 over what was previously approved, an increase of approximately 33% of the total trips generated from the facility. Additionally, the proposed PUD amendment significantly alters the configuration of the buildings, including ingress and egress onto the local roadways. The applicant’s data shows that some roadways will increase up to 10%, while also completely omitting the impact that the new configuration and expansion will have on West 34th and West 31st Streets. The applicant’s analysis demonstrates the need for a new TIA. Conditions in the area have changed substantially since 1992; that point should be well understood. As the city and the area has grown, this area of Austin has become increasingly more congested, with failing intersections and non-stop traffic. At the same time, the City of Austin has prioritized the improvement of its bicycle and pedestrian networks. This neighborhood serves as a critical link for bicycle commuters making their way across Central Austin, as well as recreational users of the Shoal Creek Trail. Planned Unit Developments are about superiority. This PUD presents an opportunity to help address known gaps in the bicycle and pedestrian network. Given the substantial impact this expansion will have on the overall traffic in this area, we believe the most important metric for superiority on this project should be how it helps address the deficiencies in the area’s bicycle and pedestrian network. The City, our adjacent neighborhoods, and bicycling and trail advocates have been engaged in several years of discussions for how to best address bicycle and pedestrian safety in this area. While we understand that the applicant does not want to be dragged into these discussions, the traffic generated from this project will be part of the mix of users, and …
August 19, 2022 Re: Opposition to Rezoning Request & Request for Postponement C814-92-0006.02 - 1201 W. 38th Street Dear Planning Commissioners, On behalf of the West 31st Street Creekside Neighborhood Association, we are requesting postponement of the above-referenced rezoning request. We are requesting a postponement until the September 27th meeting of the Planning Commission to provide the applicant sufficient time to provide the City and the impacted neighborhoods an adequate traffic impact analysis. Earlier this week, we received a copy of a letter by which the applicant intends to “show compliance with” a TIA approved in 1992. Under the applicant’s figures, the proposed expansion of the facility would increase trips per day by 5,364 over what was previously approved, an increase of approximately 33% of the total trips generated from the facility. Additionally, the proposed PUD amendment significantly alters the configuration of the buildings, including ingress and egress onto the local roadways. The applicant’s data shows that some roadways will increase up to 10%, while also completely omitting the impact that the new configuration and expansion will have on West 34th and West 31st Streets. The applicant’s analysis demonstrates the need for a new TIA. Conditions in the area have changed substantially since 1992; that point should be well understood. As the city and the area has grown, this area of Austin has become increasingly more congested, with failing intersections and non-stop traffic. At the same time, the City of Austin has prioritized the improvement of its bicycle and pedestrian networks. This neighborhood serves as a critical link for bicycle commuters making their way across Central Austin, as well as recreational users of the Shoal Creek Trail. Planned Unit Developments are about superiority. This PUD presents an opportunity to help address known gaps in the bicycle and pedestrian network. Given the substantial impact this expansion will have on the overall traffic in this area, we believe the most important metric for superiority on this project should be how it helps address the deficiencies in the area’s bicycle and pedestrian network. The City, our adjacent neighborhoods, and bicycling and trail advocates have been engaged in several years of discussions for how to best address bicycle and pedestrian safety in this area. While we understand that the applicant does not want to be dragged into these discussions, the traffic generated from this project will be part of the mix of users, and …
July 27, 2022 Dear Council Member, In reference to Case # C 14H-2022-0099, I am requesting that you support the Historic Landmark Commission’s recommendation that the 2-story stone house at 2002 Scenic Drive be designated as a historic landmark. The rustic Spanish Colonial Revival property is about 100 years old and is highly unusual both inside and out, with whimsical stone carvings, a spectacular stone fireplace, nooks and crannies, and fantastic murals. The site and its landscaping, overlooking Lake Austin, anchors the neighborhood and is beloved by all that live nearby, including myself who has lived in the neighborhood for 43 years. The house is on a favorite route for pedestrians and bicyclists; even tour buses drive by regularly so tourists can take a look. The issue today is should we save Austin’s historic properties, or do we demolish them in order to allow developers (NOT OWNERS) to erect 2 side-by-side, big box mansions with only 5 feet between them. I know economics drives a lot of these decisions but how can we justify allowing one developer to profit at the expense of ruining not only the historic character of a neighborhood, but erasing 100 years of Austin’s history? There is no doubt in my mind that losing the house at 2002 Scenic Drive would be a huge loss to the neighborhood and to Austin. Yours Sincerely, Meredith L. Dreiss
2022 Environmental Code Amendments Phase 1 Planning Commission Briefing A u g u s t 2 3 , 2 0 2 2 C I T Y O F A U S T I N W A T E R S H E D P R O T E C T I O N D E P A R T M E N T 1 of 212 Objective • Respond to por tion of Resolution 20220609- 061 that requires staff to bring for th an ordinance amending Title 25 related to environmental protection. • Due September 15, 2022 • Key subject areas Stormwater Landscape • • • Water Resource Protection Colorado River Protections • Previously identified minor code amendments and other amendments that meet the • objectives of the resolution • Don’t Disincentivize Missing Middle C I T Y O F A U S T I N W A T E R S H E D P R O T E C T I O N D E P A R T M E N T 2 2 of 212 Progress So Far • Internal Water shed Protecti on Dept (WPD ) te c hni cal staf f • Input from other depar tmen ts i nc l udi ng • Development Services Department • Austin Water • Austin Transportation • CoA Project Connect Office • Housing and Planning • Law • Env i ron mental Commi ssi on Workgrou p 7/25/202 2 • Env i ron mental Commi ssi on Update 8 /3/2022 • Codes and Ordi nances Joi nt C ommi tte e 8/18/202 2 C I T Y O F A U S T I N W A T E R S H E D P R O T E C T I O N D E P A R T M E N T 3 3 of 212 Next Steps • 9/6/2022 – Zoning and Platting (tentative) • 9/7/2022 – Environmental Commission • 9/13/2022 – Planning Commission • 9/29/2022 – City Council Phase 2: Greenfield Detention Requirements and Urban Slope Protection September & October Commissions • • November City Council C I T Y O F A U S T I N W A T E R S H E D P R O T E C T I O N D E P A R T M E N T 4 4 of 212 Stormwater “ …
