PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES Tuesday, December 9, 2025 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES REGULAR MEETING TUESDAY, DECEMBER 9, 2025 The Planning Commission convened in a regular on Tuesday, December 9, 2025, at Austin City Hall, Council Chambers, Room 1001, 301 W. Second Street, in Austin, Texas. Chair Haney called the Planning Commission Meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Felicity Maxwell Casey Haney Nadia Barrera-Ramirez Anna Lan Joshua Hiller Peter Breton Adam Powell Danielle Skidmore Brian Bedrosian Imad Ahmed Commissioners Absent: Alice Woods Patrick Howard Ex-Officio Members in Absent: TC Broadnax Jessica Cohen Candace Hunter Richard Mendoza 1 Vacancy on the Dais PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None present. 1 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES Tuesday, December 9, 2025 APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Planning Commission regular meeting on Tuesday, April 11, 2024, the minutes of the Planning Commission regular meeting on February 4, 2025, and the Planning Commission regular meeting on November 18, 2025. The minutes from the meeting of April 11, 2024, February 4, 2025, and November 18, 2025, were approved on the consent agenda on Secretary Maxwell’s motion, Commissioner Hiller’s second, on a 10-0 vote. Chair Woods and Commissioner Howard were absent. 1 vacancy on the dais. PUBLIC HEARINGS 2. Plan Amendment: NPA-2024-0018.01 - 7003, 7005, 7007 Guadalupe Street Rezone; Location: District 4 7003, 7005, 7007 Guadalupe Street, Waller Creek Watershed; Brentwood/Highland Combined (Highland) Neighborhood Planning Area Owner/Applicant: Purple Square One Limited Liability (Lan Chen) Agent: Request: Bowman (Jerome Perales, P.E.) High Density Single Family and Multifamily Residential to Mixed Use land use Applicant postponement request to January 27, 2026 Maureen Meredith, 512-974-2695, maureen.meredith@austintexas.gov Austin Planning Staff Rec.: Staff: The motion to approve the Applicant’s postponement request to January 27, 2026, was approved on the consent agenda on Secretary Maxwell’s motion, Commissioner Hiller’s second, on a 10-0 vote. Chair Woods and Commissioner Howard were absent. 1 vacancy on the dais. 3. Rezoning: Location: C14-2024-0036 - 7003, 7005, 7007 Guadalupe Street Rezone; District 4 7003, 7005, 7007 Guadalupe Street, Waller Creek Watershed; Brentwood/Highland Combined (Highland) Neighborhood Planning Area Owner/Applicant: Purple Square One Limited Liability (Lan Chen) Agent: Request: Bowman (Jerome Perales, P.E.) MF-1-CO-ETOD-DBETOD-NP (Subdistrict 2), SF-6-NP and MF-2-ETOD- DBETOD-NP (Subdistrict 2) to GR-ETOD-DBETOD-NP (Subdistrict 1), increasing the maximum building height from 90 feet to 120 feet through participation in a density bonus program. Applicant postponement request to January 27, 2026 Jonathan Tomko, 512-974-1057, jonathan.tomko@austintexas.gov Austin Planning …
December 12, 2025 City of Austin Planning Commission City of Austin, City Hall Council Chamber 301 W Second Street Austin, Texas 78701 Re: Support for Block 16 & 18 Rezone on E. 11th Street Dear Austin Planning Chair & Commissioners, I am writing in support of the Block 16 & 18 development project. As Board President of the Texas Music Museum, located in the Marvin Griffin Building at 1009 E. 11th Street, I want to express our full support for the proposed affordable housing project across the street on Block 16 and the Arts and Music Cultural Center on block 18. The Texas Music Museum has been operating for 42 years, researching, archiving, collecting, and presenting detailed exhibits and programs that preserve and honor the legacy of amazing African American musicians from East Austin. Our mission is deeply rooted in preserving East Austin’s history and culture through community-centered projects that help reduce displacement and gentrification. We are hopeful that this project will bring more housing options for our community, including many East Austin musicians who would likely qualify for affordable units. We also support the inclusion of housing for Huston-Tillotson University students. The Texas Music Museum works closely with Huston-Tillotson, hiring archival interns and docents from this important institution who provide exceptional museum tours for visitors from all over the world , across Texas and the US. We would be pleased to see affordable housing on E 11th St. that further strengthens this anchor of the African American Cultural Heritage District Corridor. Thank you for your consideration in supporting equitable development in East Austin. Sincerely, Clay Shorkey, PhD Board President, Texas Music Museum 1009 E 11th St., Austin, Texas 02 East 11th & 12th Street Urban Renewal Area Modification #14 - East 11th and 12th Street Urban Renewal Plan Amendment#14; District 11 of 2 02 East 11th & 12th Street Urban Renewal Area Modification #14 - East 11th and 12th Street Urban Renewal Plan Amendment#14; District 12 of 2
December 12, 2025 City of Austin Planning Commission City of Austin, City Hall Council Chamber 301 W Second Street Austin, Texas 78701 Re: Support for Block 16 & 18 Rezone on E. 11th Street Dear Austin Planning Chair & Commissioners, I am writing in support of the Block 16 & 18 development project. As Board President of the Texas Music Museum, located in the Marvin Griffin Building at 1009 E. 11th Street, I want to express our full support for the proposed affordable housing project across the street on Block 16 and the Arts and Music Cultural Center on block 18. The Texas Music Museum has been operating for 42 years, researching, archiving, collecting, and presenting detailed exhibits and programs that preserve and honor the legacy of amazing African American musicians from East Austin. Our mission is deeply rooted in preserving East Austin’s history and culture through community-centered projects that help reduce displacement and gentrification. We are hopeful that this project will bring more housing options for our community, including many East Austin musicians who would likely qualify for affordable units. We also support the inclusion of housing for Huston-Tillotson University students. The Texas Music Museum works closely with Huston-Tillotson, hiring archival interns and docents from this important institution who provide exceptional museum tours for visitors from all over the world , across Texas and the US. We would be pleased to see affordable housing on E 11th St. that further strengthens this anchor of the African American Cultural Heritage District Corridor. Thank you for your consideration in supporting equitable development in East Austin. Sincerely, Clay Shorkey, PhD Board President, Texas Music Museum 1009 E 11th St., Austin, Texas 03 C14-2025-0103 - Council Initiated Block 16 Rezone; District 11 of 2 03 C14-2025-0103 - Council Initiated Block 16 Rezone; District 12 of 2
URBAN RENEWAL BOARD RECOMMENDATION 20251215-005 Date: September 15, 2025 Subject: Urban Renewal Plan Amendment – 907, 907 ½, 909, 911, 913, and 915 Juniper Street; 920, 924, 926, and 928 East 11th Street Motioned By: Escobar Seconded By: Watson Recommendation The Urban Renewal Board recommends approval regarding the request to amend the Urban Renewal Plan for East 11th and 12th Street for the property at 907, 907 ½, 909, 911, 913, and 915 Juniper Street; 920, 924, 926, and 928 East 11th Street. The proposal would amend Title 25 (Land Development Code) relating to the East 11th Street Neighborhood Conservation Combining District to increase maximum allowable building height for a portion of the site resulting in tiered stepbacks. The proposal would enable the inclusion of 12 additional affordable housing units planned for the site without increasing the building’s highest point. The Urban Renewal Board authorizes Hunter Maples, Board Liaison to attend and represent the Urban Renewal Agency at any Board and Commission or City Council meetings related to the request. Vote: 6-0-0 For: Escobar, Davis, Motwani, Pierce, Tetey, Watson Against: None Abstain: None Absent: None Attest: Hunter Maples, Board Liaison 1 of 1 02 East 11th & 12th Street Urban Renewal Area Modification #14 - East 11th and 12th Street Urban Renewal Plan Amendment#14; District 11 of 1
E. 11 TH ARTS & CULTURE HUB ARTS & CULTURE HUB PRESERVING OUR PAST. SHAPING OUR FUTURE. Who We Are Coalition of creatives, developers, architects, consultants, and community members Selected by the City of Austin to legacy build East 11th’s Block 16 & 18 corridor Mission: Legacy building through culture, equity, place Why This Matters East 11th is more than a street — it’s a story of resilience, innovation, and Black excellence. But gentrification, displacement, and disinvestment threaten that legacy. We see an opportunity to: Reclaim space Build generational wealth Create a cultural home for our community The Block 16 & 18 Project A multi-year plan for a vibrant cultural corridor, featuring: Affordable housing for residents with generational ties to East Austin Affordable restaurants & retail space Central cultural hub for art, history, and performance Huston-Tilloston student housing Public plazas & gathering spaces Cultural & Economic Impact TH E. 11 = CULTURAL DESTINATION EMPOWERING OWNERSHIP JOB & CAREER PATHWAYS COMMUNITY STEWARDSHIP SMALL BUSINESS INCUBATION Community- Informed Four guiding principles: 1.Cultural Preservation 2.Economic Equity 3.Intergenerational Leadership 4.Shared Stewardship CITY & SOUNDING BOARDGROUPSThe E. 11 Arts & Music HubStakeholder Work GroupthUrban Renewal BoardAfrican American CulturalHeritage Strategic PlanCommitteeAfrican American ResourceAdvisory CommitteeDigital Updates (social media,email newsletter, etc.)COMMUNITY OUTREACHLocal artists and creativesNonprofit OrganizationsNeighborhood AssociationsChurchesArt Galleries Music VenuesAlumni AssociationsTabling at community eventsNeighboring MunicipalitiesPress & MediaDigital Updates (social media,email newsletter, etc.)PUBLIC PLACEMAKING &SYNCING SESSIONSOn-site art and musicactivations open to the public Schematic design syncing forcommunity input Design development syncing forcommunity inputCommunity storytellingOpen House syncing forcommunity awarenessDigital Updates (social media,email newsletter, etc.) Let’s Continue Legacy Building in the District!
02 East 11th & 12th Street Urban Renewal Area Modification #14; District 11 of 2 RHNA raises these concerns not to oppose development, but to emphasize the need for timely, transparent, and meaningful engagement. We have agreed to a standing agenda item with the development team to improve communication. Our goal is not to delay progress, but to ensure an informed process and a better project for everyone. Scott Menzies Robertson Hill Neighborhood Association President CAUTION: This is an EXTERNAL email. Please use caution when clicking links or opening attachments. If you believe this to be a malicious or phishing email, please report it using the "Report Message" button in Outlook. For any additional questions or concerns, contact CSIRT at " ". 02 East 11th & 12th Street Urban Renewal Area Modification #14; District 12 of 2
E. 11 TH ARTS & CULTURE HUB ARTS & CULTURE HUB PRESERVING OUR PAST. SHAPING OUR FUTURE. Who We Are Coalition of creatives, developers, architects, consultants, and community members Selected by the City of Austin to legacy build East 11th’s Block 16 & 18 corridor Mission: Legacy building through culture, equity, place Why This Matters East 11th is more than a street — it’s a story of resilience, innovation, and Black excellence. But gentrification, displacement, and disinvestment threaten that legacy. We see an opportunity to: Reclaim space Build generational wealth Create a cultural home for our community The Block 16 & 18 Project A multi-year plan for a vibrant cultural corridor, featuring: Affordable housing for residents with generational ties to East Austin Affordable restaurants & retail space Central cultural hub for art, history, and performance Huston-Tilloston student housing Public plazas & gathering spaces Cultural & Economic Impact TH E. 11 = CULTURAL DESTINATION EMPOWERING OWNERSHIP JOB & CAREER PATHWAYS COMMUNITY STEWARDSHIP SMALL BUSINESS INCUBATION Community- Informed Four guiding principles: 1.Cultural Preservation 2.Economic Equity 3.Intergenerational Leadership 4.Shared Stewardship CITY & SOUNDING BOARDGROUPSThe E. 11 Arts & Music HubStakeholder Work GroupthUrban Renewal BoardAfrican American CulturalHeritage Strategic PlanCommitteeAfrican American ResourceAdvisory CommitteeDigital Updates (social media,email newsletter, etc.)COMMUNITY OUTREACHLocal artists and creativesNonprofit OrganizationsNeighborhood AssociationsChurchesArt Galleries Music VenuesAlumni AssociationsTabling at community eventsNeighboring MunicipalitiesPress & MediaDigital Updates (social media,email newsletter, etc.)PUBLIC PLACEMAKING &SYNCING SESSIONSOn-site art and musicactivations open to the public Schematic design syncing forcommunity input Design development syncing forcommunity inputCommunity storytellingOpen House syncing forcommunity awarenessDigital Updates (social media,email newsletter, etc.) Let’s Continue Legacy Building in the District!
03 C14-2025-0103 - Council Initiated: Block 16 Rezone; District 11 of 2 RHNA raises these concerns not to oppose development, but to emphasize the need for timely, transparent, and meaningful engagement. We have agreed to a standing agenda item with the development team to improve communication. Our goal is not to delay progress, but to ensure an informed process and a better project for everyone. Scott Menzies Robertson Hill Neighborhood Association President CAUTION: This is an EXTERNAL email. Please use caution when clicking links or opening attachments. If you believe this to be a malicious or phishing email, please report it using the "Report Message" button in Outlook. For any additional questions or concerns, contact CSIRT at " ". 03 C14-2025-0103 - Council Initiated: Block 16 Rezone; District 12 of 2
REGULAR MEETING of the ARTS COMMISSION December 15, 2025, at 6:00 PM Austin City Hall, Council Chambers, Room 1001. 301 West 2nd Street, Austin, Texas 78701 Some members of the ARTS 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, call or email Jesús Varela at jesus.varela@austintexas.gov or at 512-974-2444. CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Gina Houston - Chair, Acia Gray - Vice Chair, Keyheira Keys, Monica Maldonado, Felipe Garza, Heidi Schmalbach, Muna Hussaini, Celina Zisman, Faiza Kracheni, Sharron B Anderson, Nagavalli Medicharla 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 1. Approve the minutes of the Arts Commission Regular Meeting on November 17, 2025. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. Update on actions taken at the December 1st Art in Public Places Panel by Commissioner Schmalbach 3. Update on actions taken at the November 19th Downtown Commission meeting by Commissioner Houston 4. Discussion and possible recommendations to Spanish language contracts for Austin Arts, Culture, Music, and Entertainment (AACME) grants 5. Discussion on creating technical workshops at Cultural Centers STAFF BRIEFINGS 6. Staff briefing regarding an update on the Hotel Occupancy Tax by Jesús Pantel, Cultural Funding Supervisor. 7. Staff briefing regarding update on the Cultural Arts Funding Programs by Jesús Pantel, Cultural Funding Supervisor. 8. Staff briefing regarding an update on the AACME Funding Programs by Laura Odegaard, Acting Division Manager, AACME. 9. Staff briefing regarding an update on Art in Public Places by Jaime Castillo, Art in Public Places Manager. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 10. Approve a recommendation to support of Rally Austin 2026 Bond Proposal. 11. Approve a recommendation to City Council for recommended updates to the Art in Public Places Ordinance, Guidelines and Policies per City Council Resolution No. 20250306-029. Presentation by Jaime Castillo, Art in Public Places Manager, Austin Arts, Culture, Music and Entertainment 12. Action to reconvene the selection panel to recommend …
REGULAR MEETING OF THE DESIGN COMMISSION MONDAY, DECEMBER 15, 2025, 6:00 P.M. PERMITTING AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER, ROOM 1405 6310 WILHELMINA DELCO DRIVE AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the Design 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, call or email Nicole Corona at 512- 974-3146 or nicole.corona@austintexas.gov. CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Jon Salinas, Chair Josue Meiners, Vice Chair Ramachandra “Rao” Aradhyula David Carroll Nkiru Gelles Kevin Howard CALL TO ORDER AGENDA Saira Khan Conners Ladner Marissa McKinney Evgenia “Jenny” Murkes Brendan Wittstruck PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first five speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Design Commission regular meeting on October 27, 2025. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. 3. 4. Discussion of analysis on the Design Commission's recommendations and the final approved Downtown Density Bonus Program projects from the past ten years. Discussion of the draft Urban Design Guidelines regarding the sections: Introduction, Core Principle A: Protect Pedestrians and Bicyclists from the Elements, and Core Principle B: Protect Sidewalk and Bikeway Users from Motor Vehicles. Discussion of the timeline and obstacles of the update to the Urban Design Guidelines. Sponsors: Chair Salinas, Vice Chair Meiners, and Commissioner Howard. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 5. 6. Discussion and action to select Downtown Density Bonus Program projects from the past ten years to analyze outcomes. Sponsors: Chair Salinas and Vice Chair Meiners. Discussion and action to select members for the Planning and Urban Design Working Group. Sponsors: Chair Salinas and Commissioner Howard. COMMITTEE UPDATES 7. 8. Update from the representative of the Downtown Commission regarding the meeting on November 19, 2025. Update from the representative of the Joint Sustainability Committee regarding the meeting on November 19, 2025. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS City Code requires at least two board members sponsor an item to be included on an agenda. This section of the agenda provides members an opportunity to request items for future agendas. …
REGULAR MEETING OF THE URBAN RENEWAL BOARD MONDAY DECEMBER 15, 2025, AT 6:00 P.M. STREET JONES BUILDING, ROOM 400A 1000 EAST 11TH ST, AUSTIN, TEXAS 78702 Some members of the Urban Renewal Board may be participating by videoconference and a quorum will be present at the location identified above. 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 Hunter Maples, (512) 974- 3120 or hunter.maples@austintexas.gov. The Urban Renewal Board reserves the right to go into closed session to discuss any of the items on this agenda as permitted by the Texas Open Meetings Act, Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code. CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS/COMMISSIONERS: Manuel Escobar, Chair Byron Davis Kobla Tetey Darrell W, Pierce, Vice Chair Amit Motwani Jacqueline Watson AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 10 speakers signed up no later than noon the day before the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Urban Renewal Board’s (URB’s) regular-called meeting on October 20, 2025. 1 of 2 STAFF BREIFINGS 2. 3. Staff Briefing regarding City Council action related to URB recommendation 20250915-003. Presentation by Hunter Maples, Austin Housing. Staff briefing on the African American Cultural Heritage District Strategic Plan by Matthew Schmidt, Austin Economic Development and Mend Collaborative. DISCUSSION ITEMS 4. Discussion related to updates on future development of Blocks 16 & 18 from Pleasant Hill Collaborative and Rally Austin, including project status and anticipated timeline (Pleasant Hill Collaborative) DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 5. Conduct public hearing and receive public comment on proposed Amendment to Urban Renewal Plan related to rezoning request Case No. C14-2025-0103 & E. 11/12th St. (URP Mod No. 14) resulting in tiered height setbacks and increased height and submitted by Urban Renewal Agency of the City of Austin and pending before the Planning Commission who will make its recommendation to the Austin City Council. EXECUTIVE SESSION 6. 7. Discuss legal matters related to the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of an interest in Blocks 16 …
DRAFT MINUTES URBAN RENEWAL BOARD MONDAY OCTOBER 20, 2025, AT 6:00 P.M. STREET JONES BUILDING, ROOM 400A 1000 EAST 11TH ST, AUSTIN, TEXAS 78702 CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS/COMMISSIONERS: Manuel Escobar, Chair Byron Davis Kobla Tetey Darrell W, Pierce, Vice Chair Amit Motwani Jacqueline Watson Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance: Chair Manuel Escobar, Vice Chair Darrell W. Pierce, and Commissioners Byron Davis, Amit Motwani, Kobla Tetey. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: No members attended remotely. Board Members Absent/off the dais at call to order: Commissioner Jacqueline Watson was absent. CALL TO ORDER Chair Escobar, called the meeting to order at 6:08 pm with 5 members present. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 10 speakers signed up no later than noon the day before 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. There were no members of the public to address the board. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Urban Renewal Board’s (URB’s) regular-called meeting on September 15, 2025. On Commissioner Watson’s motion, Commissioner Motwani’s second, the December 16, 2024, minutes were approved on a 5-0-0 vote. 1 of 2 DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. Discussion related to updates on future development of Blocks 16 & 18 from Pleasant Hill Collaborative and Rally Austin, including project status and anticipated timeline (Pleasant Hill Collaborative) DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 3. 4. Conduct officer elections for the Chair and Vice Chair On Commissioner Motwani’s motion, Commissioner Davis’s second, Chair Escobar and Vice Chair Pierce were re-elected to their officer positions on a 5-0-0 vote. Discussion and approval of Urban Renewal Board regular meeting schedule for 2026 On Commissioner Motwani’s motion, Commissioner Tetey’s second, the regular meeting schedule for 2026 was approved on a 5-0-0 vote. EXECUTIVE SESSION Chair Escobar recessed the regular meeting and called the Executive Session to order at 6:23 pm. 5. 6. Discuss legal matters related to the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of an interest in Blocks 16 and 18 located on East 11th Street in Austin (Private consultation with legal counsel - Section 551.071 of the Texas Government Code) Discuss real estate matters related to the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of an interest in Blocks 16 and 18 located on East 11th Street in Austin (Real Property - Section 551.072 of the Texas Government Code) Chair Escobar ended executive session and reconvened the regular meeting …
December 9, 2025 PROJECT SUMMARY & STAFF REPORT Address: 907, 907 ½, 909, 911, 913, and 915 Juniper Street; 920, 924, 926, and 928 East 11th Street Applicant/Agent: City of Austin (Hunter Maples) Owner: Urban Renewal Agency of the City of Austin Type of Amendment: East 11/12th URP Modification (Fourteenth Modification); A change to a condition of zoning and an amendment to the Urban Renewal Plan resulting in tiered height setbacks and increased height. Existing Zoning: CS-NCCD-NP and SF-3-NCCD-NP Proposed Rezoning: CS-NCCD-NP, SF-3-NCCD-NP (with a change to a condition of zoning and an amendment to the Urban Renewal Plan) The proposal would amend Title 25 (Land Development Code) relating to the East 11th Street Neighborhood Conservation Combining District to increase maximum building height and establish tiered stepbacks for development on Block 16. Lot Size: approximately 1 Acre (approximately 43,560 square feet) Urban Renewal Plan Adoption Date: January 25, 1999 Urban Renewal Agency of the City of Austin (URA) Recommendation: Scheduled to take up the case on December 15, 2025 Planning Commission Recommendation: Scheduled to take up the case on December 16, 2025 Staff Recommendation: Recommended Basis for Staff Recommendation: On August 28, 2025, the Austin City Council initiated both this Urban Renewal Plan (URP) Amendment and the associated Neighborhood Conservation Combining District (NCCD) Amendment (C14-2025-0103) through Resolution No.20250828-095. Granting this case would provide an opportunity for transformative redevelopment that would support a substantial amount of community planning for the East 11th Street Corridor. This proposed modification would enable the inclusion of additional affordable housing units within proximity to Downtown Austin, public transportation, services, and other resources. Staff Contact: Hunter Maples Phone: 512-974-3120 Email: Hunter.Maples@austintexas.gov
DESIGN COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES OCTOBER 27, 2025 The Design Commission convened in a regular meeting on Monday, October 27, 2025, at the Permitting and Development Center, Room 1405, located at 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Drive in Austin, Texas. Chair Salinas called the Design Commission meeting to order at 6:06 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Jon Salinas, Chair Josue Meiners, Vice Chair Ramachandra “Rao” Aradhyula David Carroll Nkiru Gelles Conners Ladner – Commissioner Ladner left the meeting at 8:30 p.m. Evgenia “Jenny” Murkes Brendan Wittstruck Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Kevin Howard Saira Khan Marissa McKinney PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Design Commission regular meeting on August 25, 2025. The minutes from the meeting of 08/25/2025 were approved on Commissioner Aradhyula’s motion, Vice Chair Meiners’ second, on a 9-0-2 vote. Commissioners Gelles and Ladner abstained. STAFF BRIEFINGS 1 2. 3. Staff briefing regarding the Green Infrastructure in the Right of Way. Presented by Michelle Marx, Austin Transportation and Public Works. The presentation was made by Michelle Marx, Austin Transportation and Public Works. Staff briefing on proposed amendments to City Code Title 25 (Land Development Code), Case C20-2025-010, related to establishing a maximum building height limit within the Central Business District (CBD) zoning district, and amending the Downtown Density Bonus Program (DDBP) and Rainey Street Subdistrict regulations to modify allowable maximum building height when participating in the DDBP. Presented by Alan Pani, Austin Planning. Sponsors: Chair Salinas and Commissioner Carroll. The presentation was made by Alan Pani, Austin Planning. DISCUSSION ITEMS 4. 5. 6. Presentation and discussion regarding Staff’s response to Resolution 20241121-073 related to Bird-Friendly design. Presented by Leslie Lilly, Austin Watershed Protection. The presentation was made by Leslie Lilly, Austin Watershed Protection. Discussion of analysis on the Design Commission's recommendations and the final approved Downtown Density Bonus Program projects from the past ten years. The motion to postpone items 5, 6, and 7 to November 17, 2025, was approved on Commissioner Howard’s motion, Commissioner McKinney’s second, on a 10-0 vote. Commissioner Ladner was off the dais. Discussion of the draft Urban Design Guidelines regarding the sections: Introduction, Core Principle A: Protect Pedestrians and Bicyclists from the Elements, and Core Principle B: Protect Sidewalk and Bikeway Users from Motor Vehicles. The motion to postpone items 5, 6, and 7 to November 17, 2025, was approved on Commissioner Howard’s motion, Commissioner McKinney’s second, on a 10-0 …
MEMORANDUM TO: Site Plan and Building Permit Case Managers FROM: Jerry Rusthoven$ Housing & Planning Department DATE: September 8,2027 RE Density Bonus for 321 W. 6th Street under SP-2019-0516C, Expected address: 321 W. 6th Street, Austin, Texas 78701 This memorandum grants approvalto 321 W. 5th Street (the Project) subject to the stated conditions and requirements as of the date listed above. This memorandum also summarizes the requirements that must be met for the above-mentioned project to be granted the entitlements listed below through the Downtown Density Bonus Program as described in City Code section 25-2-586. The entitlements described below are associated only with the Project as described in the attached documents and site plan No. SP-2019-0516C and cannot be transferred to a different project. lf an applicant proposes a different project on the same site and seeks to use a Density Bonus, the applicant must re-apply for the Downtown Density Bonus Program using the rules in effect at the time of application. The entitlements granted herein do not run with the land. "A Certificate of Occupancy shall not be granted for this Project until atl requirements below are met. This memorandum shall be attached to allsite plan applications and building permit applications and the following note shall be placed in AMANDA and on the cover of all site plan applications and building permit applications: 'ACertificate of Occupancy shall not be granted for this Project untilall requirementsspecifiedinthememo f,EDensity Bonusfor32l W. 6th Street dated September 8, 2021 are met." Staffshallverify that all requirements have been met before issuins a certificate of occupancv by checking with Aaron D. Jenkins of the Zonirg &Urban Design Division, Housing and Planning Department, aaron.ienkins@austintexas.gov or (512) 97 4-t243. Requirements to be fulfilled before a Certificate of Occupancy (CO) may be granted for this project: 1. GreatStreets lmprovements: Complete construction of allGreat Streets improvements along all of the project's public right-of-way frontages consistent with the City of Austin Great Streets Standards and in accordance with the attached executed public restrictive covenant and Gatekeeper requirements of Ordinance No. 2014A522-A77. City of Austin Zoning & Urban Design Staff will inspect construction for compliance prior to granting a CO. Page 1 of 2 2. AEBG requirement: Prior to issuance of a CO, achieve a minimum two-star rating under the AEGB program using the ratings in effect at the time the Project is registered with the Austin Energy Green Building Program. 3. …
Contents - The previous draft of guidelines and core principles can be found at this link Assignments KEY- David Marissa Kevin Brendan Sophia WORKING DRAFT1 Introduction PURPOSE APPLICABILITY These categories determine if a project must comply with a specific design guideline. Private Projects Applies to: ● All projects participating in the Downtown Density Bonus Program (DDBP), and ● All private projects for which the City Council or the Planning Commission requests a review by the Design Commission. The applicability extends to these projects regardless of their participation in a density bonus program. The Design Commission will advise the Planning Commission and City Council based on the values and intent of the Urban Design Guidelines as is applicable or appropriate to the project. . Public Projects Applies to all municipal buildings and associated site development including any components of these projects that include Alternative Equivalent Compliance. The Design Commission reviews all municipal buildings and associated site development projects to ensure they demonstrate compliance with city design and sustainability standards (Council Resolution No. 20071129-046), including those seeking Subchapter E Design Standards Alternative Equivalent Compliance (AEC) (Council Resolution No. 20100923-086). Public Infrastructure Applies to all infrastructure projects commissioned by the City of Austin. (Resolution 20100819-035) All projects requiring a right-of-way vacation are required to be reviewed by the Design Commission (Council Resolution No. 20100805-028). Infrastructure is the constructed physical and biophysical elements, facilities, and systems of the built environment that provide a shared foundation for sustaining the health, safety, and welfare of a community. Infrastructure includes, but is not limited to, the following aspects of WORKING DRAFT2 planning and design: air quality management, communication, energy production and transmission (chemical, electrical, mechanical, and thermal), public safety (support for policing and fire suppression), transportation and movement, waste management (refuse recycling and disposal; sewage treatment), and water management (storage, conveyance, distribution, purification). SUBSTANTIAL COMPLIANCE In order for a project to be considered in Substantial Compliance with the Urban Design Guidelines, projects must address each core principle by complying with All Tier 1 Design Guidelines applicable to their project type as well as 12 of the Tier 2 Design Guidelines applicable to their project type. PRIORITIES Tier 1 Tier 1 indicates design guidelines that are mandatory. Applicants must demonstrate compliance with all Tier 1 Guidelines applicable to their project type. Tier 2 Tier 2 indicates design guidelines that are optional but highly recommended. Applicants may choose which …
