City of Austin Planning Department 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Drive, Austin, TX 78752 P.O. Box 1088, Austin, TX 78767 -1088 (512) 974-2000 ♦ h ttp s:/ / w w w.a u st in tex a s .g ov / d epa r tm e n t/ plan n in g - de part men t MEMORANDUM TO: FROM: DATE: RE: Claire Hempel, Chair & Planning Commission Members June 18, 2024 Maureen Meredith, Senior Planner, Long-Range Planning Division NPA-2024-0024.01_2700 and 2700 ½ Gracy Farms Lane North Burnet/Gateway Planning Area Staff requests a postponement of the above-referenced case from the June 25, 2024 Planning Commission hearing to the July 9, 2024 hearing date to allow additional time to review the application. The postponement request was made in a timely manner and meets the Planning Commission’s policy. Attachment: Plan Amendment Map The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and will provide reasonable modifications and equal access to communications upon request. The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and will provide reasonable modifications and equal access to communications upon request.
************************************************************************ MEMORANDUM TO: Planning Commission Members FROM: Sherri Sirwaitis Planning Department DATE: June 18, 2024 RE: NPA-2024-0024.01 & C14-2024-0005 (2700 Gracy Farms) Postponement Request ************************************************************************ the above mentioned like The staff would cases to July 23, 2024. this postponement so that the staff can continue our review of the neighborhood plan amendment and rezoning requests. request a postponement of We are asking for to The postponement request was made in a timely manner and meets the Planning Commission’s policy. 82-214 APARTMENTS C14-95-0103 95-0103 GR-CO MF-3 P86-095 P86-011 RR SF-2 GR RR P A R K B E N D D R PUD C814-2008-0136.01 C814-2008-0136.02 C814-2008-0136 R85-65 SP-99-0105C SPC92-350C W A L N U T C R E E K P M A B R C S A P O O M R T E M N M O P A C S V R D N B A T P A R K N M B E N D T R N B D N R V Y S P X C E A P O 85-064 P-NP 82-214 85-244 81-165 GR SP-93-0147C MF-3 SP96-0024C SP-99-2160C N M O P A C E X P Y S V R D S B R B A P Y S CS R . C . 3 8 9 - 0 7 B T O D U V A P X C E L R A M P O N M P A N M O P A C S P M A B R C N A P O O M S T M R Y F A C A R G NBG-NP C14-2008-0182 SP-92-0461C ! NBG-NP C14-2008-0182 D U V A L R D N M O P A C E X P Y N B N M O P A C E X P Y S V R D N B OFFICE BLDG. MI-PDA C14-2010-0015 C14-2007-0171 C14-03-0017 C14-2012-0002 C14-06-0121(RCA) C14-2010-0087(RCA) 88-0075 P-NP ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! C14-93-0138 ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! 93-138 ! ! C14-90-0033 90-0033 SP92-0364C SP97-0026C SP-03-0432C 86-163R.C. ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! 85-149 ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! …
Planning Commission: June 25, 2024 NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN AMENDMENT REVIEW SHEET DATE FILED: February 21, 2024 4900 Gonzales Street NEIGHORHOOD PLAN: Govalle/Johnston Terrace Combined CASE#: NPA-2024-0016.01.SH PROJECT NAME: 4900 Gonzales Redevelopment PC DATE: June 25, 2024 ADDRESS/ES: DISTRICT AREA: 3 SITE AREA: 19.8078 acres OWNER/APPLICANT: Austin Independent School District (A.I.S.D) AGENT: Husch Blackwell, LLP (Nikelle Meade) CASE MANAGER: Maureen Meredith STAFF EMAIL: Maureen.Meredith@austintexas.gov TYPE OF AMENDMENT: Change in Future Land Use Designation PHONE: (512) 974-2695 From: Civic Base District Zoning Change To: Mixed Use To: CS-MU-V-DB90-NP Related Zoning Case: C14-2024-0019.SH From: P-NP NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN ADOPTION DATE: March 27, 2003 CITY COUNCIL DATE: TBD PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: June 25, 2024 - (action pending) ACTION: Planning Commission: June 25, 2024 STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Recommended for the Applicant’s request for Mixed Use land use. BASIS FOR STAFF’S RECOMMENDATION: The property is approximately 20 acres owned by the Austin Independent School District (A.I.S.D). Currently, the District’s Alternative Learning Center operates on the property and is also the location of a several non-profit organizations. A.I.S.D. has partnered with The NRP Group to develop the property with approximately 600 – 700 apartments with a possibility for neighborhood- serving commercial uses, in addition, a new Alternative Learning Center campus will be built on the property. The project is S.M.A.R.T. Housing Certified which proposes approximately 350 affordable dwelling units. See information below. The project will help meet the Austin Strategic Housing Blueprint’s goal to provide affordable housing throughout the City. Staff supports the applicant’s request for Mixed Use land use because the property is located near existing Mixed Use land uses, has access to public transportation, is near three activity corridors (Springdale Road, Airport Blvd, and E. 7th Street) and is directly south of the Springdale Station Activity Center. Mixed Use land use is appropriate in this location. 2 Below are sections of the Govalle/Johnston Terrace Neighborhood Plan document staff believes supports the applicant’s request. Planning Commission: June 25, 2024 LAND USE DESCRIPTIONS: EXISTING LAND USE: Civic - Any site for public or semi fire facilities, hospitals, and public and private schools. Includes major religious facilities and other religious activities that are of a different type and scale than surrounding uses. Purpose public facilities, including governmental offices, police, ‐ 3 Planning Commission: June 25, 2024 ‐ functional institutional uses that serve 1. Allow flexibility in development for major, multi the greater community; 2. Manage the expansion of major institutional uses …
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET DISTRICT: 3 CASE: C14-2024.0019.SH (4900 Gonzales/Anita Ferrales Coy Facility ADDRESS: 4900 Gonzales Street SITE AREA: approximately 19.81 acres (approximately 862,827 square feet) ZONING TO: CS-MU-V-CO-DB90-NP ZONING FROM: P-NP PROPERTY OWNER: Austin Independent School District (AISD) AGENT: Husch Blackwell, LLP and The NRP Group (Nikelle Meade and Nick Walsh) CASE MANAGER: Jonathan Tomko (512) 974-1047, jonathan.tomko@austintexas.gov STAFF RECOMMEDATION: Staff recommends granting general commercial services-mixed use-vertical mixed use- conditional overlay-density bonus 90-neighborhood plan (CS-MU-V-CO-DB90-NP) combining district zoning. The conditional overlay would prohibit the following 24 uses: agricultural sales and services, alternative financial services, automotive rentals, automotive repair services, automotive sales, automotive washing (of any type), bail bonds services, building maintenance services, campground, commercial blood plasma center, construction sales and services, drop-off recycling collection facility, equipment repair services, equipment sales, exterminating services, laundry services, monument retail services, pawn shop services, pedicab storage and dispatch, service station, vehicle storage, limited warehousing and distribution, communication services facilities, maintenance service facilities, For more information see the basis of recommendation section below PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: June 25, 2024: Case is scheduled to be heard by Planning Commission. CITY COUNCIL ACTION: TBD ORDINANCE NUMBER: N/A ISSUES: In December 2023, Ordinance No. 20220609-080, Ordinance No. 20221201-056 and Ordinance No. 20221201-055 were invalidated. On March 11, 2024, Ordinance No. 20240229- 073, was enacted to create the “DB90” combining district, which amended City Code Title 25 (Land Development) to create a new zoning district for a density bonus program that grants 30 C14-2024-0019.SH 2 feet in height above the base zoning district, to a maximum of 90 feet, and modifies site development regulations including compatibility standards. The applicant seeks to utilize DB90 to provide affordable housing for teachers. For more detailed information from the applicant see the Applicant’s Summary Letter in attachment C. CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: The subject tract is currently the Anita Ferrales Coy Facility (AISD) Approximately 135,000 square feet constructed in approximately 1999. To the north is a single-family dwelling of approximately 1,250 square feet. To the east are five single-family dwellings ranging from approximately 780 to 2,200 square feet, an industrial building of approximately 33,700 square feet and a warehouse of approximately 6,000 square feet. To the south are two warehouses of approximately 3,800 to 11,850 square feet, a recently constructed apartment complex with approximately 279 units, two single family dwellings and undeveloped land. To the west are four single-family dwellings, one …
TO: CS-MU-V-CO-DB90-NP ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET DISTRICT: 3 CASE: C14-2024-0063 – 501 Pedernales Street ADDRESS: 501 Pedernales Street, 2503, 2505, 2507, 2511 East 6th Street ZONING FROM: CS-MU-V-CO-NP SITE AREA: 1.79 acres PROPERTY OWNER: Pedernales Property Holdings, LLC (Jesus Turullols) AGENT: Land Use Solutions (Michele Haussmann) CASE MANAGER: Marcelle Boudreaux (512-974-8094, marcelle.boudreaux@austintexas.gov) STAFF RECOMMENDATION: The Staff recommendation is to grant general commercial services – mixed use - vertical mixed use building – conditional overlay - density bonus 90 - neighborhood plan (CS-MU-V-CO-DB90-NP) combining district zoning. The Conditional Overlay would: 1) Prohibit the following uses: Adult Oriented Business, Campground, Convenience Storage, Exterminating Services, Kennels, and Pawn Shop Services; and 2) Make the following uses as Conditional: Automotive Washing (of any type) and Commercial Off-Street Parking PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: June 25, 2024: CITY COUNCIL ACTION: July 18, 2024: ORDINANCE NUMBER: ISSUES: In December 2023, Ordinance No. 20220609-080, Ordinance No. 20221201-056 and Ordinance No. 20221201-055 were invalidated. On March 11, 2024, Ordinance No. 20240229-073, was enacted to create the “DB90” combining district, which amended City Case number C14-2024-0063 Page 2 Code Title 25 (Land Development) to create a new zoning district for a density bonus program that grants 30 feet in height above the base zoning district, to a maximum of 90 feet, and modifies site development regulations including compatibility standards. Subsequently, the applicant submitted this new rezoning application to request the -DB90 combining district. The conditional and prohibited uses for this tract included in the Conditional Overlay for case number C14-2023-0013, which originated in the Holly Neighborhood Plan rezonings (2001), are continued to be recommended in this new rezoning, as requested by the applicant. Planning Commission Previous Action September 12, 2023: Approved CS-MU-V-CO-NP combining district zoning as staff recommended, by consent. [C. HEMPEL; A. AZHAR – 2ND] (12-0) ONE VACANCY ON THE DAIS July 25, 2023: Approved a Postponement Request by Applicant to September 12, 2023 [A. WOODS; CONOLLY – 2ND] (11-0) J. MUSHTALER – ABSENT; ONE VACANCY ON THE DAIS. June 13, 2023: Approved a Postponement Request by Neighborhood to July 25, 2023, on consent. [A. WOODS; A. AZHAR – 2ND] (11-0) C. HEMPEL – ABSENT; ONE VACANCY ON THE DAIS City Council Previous Action October 19, 2023: Approved CS-MU-V-CO-NP combining district zoning as Planning Commission recommended, by consent. [Mayor Pro Tem Ellis; Council Member Pool – 2nd] VOTE: 10-0. Council Member Harper-Madison was absent. Prior Rezoning Case C14-2023-0013 …
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET DISTRICT: 5 TO: CS-MU-V-CO-DB90, GR-MU-V-CO GR-MU-V-CO-DB90 CASE: C14-2024-0073 – 2700 S. Lamar DB90 Rezoning ADDRESS: 2800 & 2802 South Lamar Boulevard, 2805 & 2807 Skyway Circle ZONING FROM: CS-MU-V-CO, SITE AREA: 1.35 acres PROPERTY OWNER: Seamless LMA, Ltd (John Mooney) AGENT: Armbrust & Brown, PLLC (Michael Whellan) CASE MANAGER: Marcelle Boudreaux (512-974-8094, marcelle.boudreaux@austintexas.gov) STAFF RECOMMENDATION: The Staff recommendation is to grant general commercial services – vertical mixed use building – conditional overlay - density bonus 90 – neighborhood plan (CS-MU-V-CO- DB90) combining district zoning on Tract 1 and to grant community commercial services – vertical mixed use building – conditional overlay - density bonus 90 – neighborhood plan (GR-MU-V-CO- DB90) combining district zoning on Tract 2. The Conditional Overlay would: 1) Prohibit the following uses in the CS base zoning district in Tract 1: Automotive repair services, Automotive rentals, Automotive sales, Automotive washing (of any type), Bail Bond Services, Exterminating Services, Outdoor Sport and Recreation, Pawn Shop Services, Service Station; and 2) Prohibit the following uses in the GR base zoning district in Tract 2: Alternative Financial Services, Automotive rentals, Automotive Repair Services, Automotive Sales, Automotive washing (of any type), Bail Bond Services, Bed & Breakfast (Group 1), Bed & Breakfast (Group 2), Business or Trade School, Community Events, Community Garden, Cultural Services, Drop-off Recycling Collection, Exterminating Services Facility, Funeral Services, Hospital Services (General), Mobile Home Residential, Outdoor Entertainment, Outdoor Sports and Recreation, Pawn Shop Services, Printing and Publishing, Service Station, Urban Farm. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: June 25, 2024: Case number C14-2024-0073 Page 2 CITY COUNCIL ACTION: July 18, 2024: ORDINANCE NUMBER: ISSUES: In December 2023, Ordinance No. 20220609-080, Ordinance No. 20221201-056 and Ordinance No. 20221201-055 were invalidated. On March 11, 2024, Ordinance No. 20240229-073, was enacted to create the “DB90” combining district, which amended City Code Title 25 (Land Development) to create a new zoning district for a density bonus program that grants 30 feet in height above the base zoning district, to a maximum of 90 feet, and modifies site development regulations including compatibility standards. Subsequently, the applicant submitted this new rezoning application to request the -DB90 combining district. The conditions establishing prohibited uses for Tract 1 & Tract 2 in case number C14-2023- 0036 are recommended to be maintained in this new rezoning, as requested by the applicant. Planning Commission Previous Action July 25, 2023: Approved CS-MU-V-CO, GR-MU-V-CO combining district zoning …
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET DISTRICT: 5 TO: CS-V- DB90 CASE: C14-2024-0053 – 2709 S. Lamar Blvd. ADDRESS: 2709 South Lamar Boulevard ZONING FROM: CS-V SITE AREA: 1.639 acres PROPERTY OWNER: SL6 South Lamar LP (John Kiltz) AGENT: Land Use Solutions (Michele Haussmann) CASE MANAGER: Marcelle Boudreaux (512-974-8094, marcelle.boudreaux@austintexas.gov) STAFF RECOMMENDATION: The Staff recommendation is to grant general commercial services – vertical mixed use building - density bonus 90 (CS-V-DB90) combining district zoning. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: June 25, 2024: CITY COUNCIL ACTION: ORDINANCE NUMBER: ISSUES: In December 2023, Ordinance No. 20220609-080, Ordinance No. 20221201-056 and Ordinance No. 20221201-055 were invalidated. On March 11, 2024, Ordinance No. 20240229-073, was enacted to create the “DB90” combining district, which amended City Code Title 25 (Land Development) to create a new zoning district for a density bonus program that grants 30 feet in height above the base zoning district, to a maximum of 90 feet, and modifies site development regulations including compatibility standards. Subsequently, the applicant submitted this new rezoning application to request the -DB90 combining district. Case number C14-2024-0053 Page 2 CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: The subject site is located on the south side of South Lamar Boulevard, just above the intersection with Barton Skyway, and is currently developed with convenience storage facility. Across South Lamar to the west are Pet washing and Kennel uses, General Retail Sales (convenience) and vacant commercial buildings (MF-6, CS-MU-V-CO, GR-GR-V). To the south is a mixed use residential development with multifamily and Restaurant and Medical office uses (GR-CO). To the north is a Religious facility (CS-V), and to the east are single family residences, townhomes, and Parks and Recreation Services uses, which have access via Del Curto Road (SF-6-CO, SF-3, P-CO). Please refer to Exhibits A (Zoning Map), A-1 (Aerial View). The applicant is requesting general commercial services – vertical mixed use - density bonus 90 (CS-DB90) combining district for a proposed development that would include multi- family units requiring an affordable component. A building constructed under density bonus 90 (–DB90) standards allows for a mix of residential uses and commercial uses, and the result is typically retail, restaurants and offices on the ground floor, and residential units on upper levels. The overall project would consist of 250 residential units and mix of uses. The property is located within the South Lamar Neighborhood Plan Area, which has since been suspended, and is located within an area that …
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET TO: CS-MU-V-CO-DB90-NP DISTRICT: 1 CASE: C14-2024-0070 – 3117 & 3121 E. 12th Street ADDRESS: 3117 & 3121 East 12th Street ZONING FROM: CS-MU-V-CO-NP SITE AREA: 1.0 acre PROPERTY OWNER: 3121 E. 12th Horizontal Investors, LP (Michael Bernstein) AGENT: Armbrust & Brown (Michael J. Whellan) CASE MANAGER: Marcelle Boudreaux (512-974-8094, marcelle.boudreaux@austintexas.gov) STAFF RECOMMENDATION: The Staff recommendation is to grant general commercial services – mixed use - vertical mixed use building – conditional overlay - density bonus 90 - neighborhood plan (CS-MU-V-CO-DB90-NP) combining district zoning. The Conditional Overlay would: 1) Prohibit these uses in the CS base district: Adult oriented businesses, Agricultural sales and services, Automotive washing (of any type), Campground, Commercial blood plasma center, Commercial off-street parking, Construction sales and services, Convenience storage, Custom manufacturing, Drop-off recycling collection facility, Equipment repair services, Equipment sales, Laundry services, Limited warehousing and distribution, Maintenance and service facilities, Pawn shop services, Service station, Vehicle storage; 2) Make conditional these uses: Automotive sales, Exterminating services, Guidance services, Hotel-motel, Kennels, Monument retail sales, Outdoor sports and recreation, Residential treatment; 3) Limit Development of the Property to not exceed an impervious coverage of 90 percent. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: June 25, 2024: CITY COUNCIL ACTION: July 18, 2024: ORDINANCE NUMBER: C14-2024-0070 Page 2 ISSUES: In December 2023, Ordinance No. 20220609-080, Ordinance No. 20221201-056 and Ordinance No. 20221201-055 were invalidated. On March 11, 2024, Ordinance No. 20240229-073, was enacted to create the “DB90” combining district, which amended City Code Title 25 (Land Development) to create a new zoning district for a density bonus program that grants 30 feet in height above the base zoning district, to a maximum of 90 feet, and modifies site development regulations including compatibility standards. Subsequently, the applicant submitted this new rezoning application to request the -DB90 combining district. The conditions establishing conditional uses, prohibited uses and limit to impervious cover in the Conditional Overlay for case number C14-2022-0150 are continued to be recommended in this new rezoning, as the applicant requested. The previous condition limiting maximum height to 80 feet is to be removed from the Conditional Overlay for this rezoning, as such a restriction requires a Code amendment prior to recommendation, and is acknowledged by the applicant. Planning Commission Previous Action May 23, 2023: APPROVED CS-MU-V-CO-NP DISTRICT ZONING AS STAFF RECOMMENDED, BY CONSENT. [A. AZHAR; J. CONNOLLY – 2ND] (9-0) BARRERA-RAMIREZ, COX, AND MUSHTALER - ABSENT. ONE VACANCY …
CASE: 5200 East 5th Street (C14-2024-0037) DISTRICT: 3 ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET ZONING FROM: CS-CO-NP ZONING TO: CS-MU-V-CO-DB90-NP ADDRESS: 5200 East 5th Street SITE AREA: approximately 1.333 acres (approximately 58,065 square feet) PROPERTY OWNER: CSW 5th Street, LLC AGENT: Drenner Group, PC (Amanda Swor, AICP) CASE MANAGER: Jonathan Tomko (512) 974-1057, jonathan.tomko@austintexas.gov STAFF RECOMMEDATION: Staff recommends granting general commercial services-mixed use-vertical mixed use- conditional overlay-density bonus 90-neighborhood plan (CS-MU-V-CO-DB90- NP) combining district zoning. The conditional overlay would be carried over from Ordinance No. 030327-11a and prohibit seven uses: adult oriented businesses, campground, kennels, laundry services, pawn shop services, residential treatment, and vehicle storage. The conditional overlay would allow ten conditional uses: agricultural sales and services, automotive rentals, automotive repair services, automotive washing (of any type), building maintenance services, commercial off-street parking, construction sales and services, equipment sales, equipment repair services, and drive-in services as an accessory to commercial uses. For more information see the basis of recommendation section below. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: June 25, 2024: Case is scheduled to be heard by Planning Commission CITY COUNCIL ACTION: TBD ORDINANCE NUMBER: N/A ISSUES: In December 2023, Ordinance No. 20220609-080, Ordinance No. 20221201-056 and Ordinance No. 20221201-055 were invalidated. On March 11, 2024, Ordinance No. 20240229-073, was enacted to create the “DB90” combining district, which amended City Code Title 25 (Land Development) to create a new zoning district for a density bonus program that grants 30 feet in height above the base zoning district, to a maximum of 90 feet, and modifies site development regulations including compatibility standards. CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: The property in question is currently undeveloped land. To the north is additional undeveloped land. To the east across interchange of Airport Boulevard, East 7th Street, East 5th Street, and East Cesar Chavez Street is the Austin Animal Center and an asphalt contractor. To the south across East 5th Street/East Cesar Chavez Street is an automotive repair shop, approximately 7,800 square feet, was constructed in approximately 1975. A door supplier office/retail store of approximately 1,100 square feet was built in approximately 1939. Greyhound Bus Station C14-2024-0037 2 and the CARTS Eastside Bus Plaza, approximately 2,000 square feet, was constructed in 2020. To the west are vacant warehouses, approximately 24,000 square feet built in the early 1940s. The Applicant previously proposed to rezone approximately the subject tract from CS-CO-NP to CS-V-CO-NP in C14-2021-0131. However, this case was withdrawn on September …
M E M O R A N D U M Claire E. Hempel, Planning Commission Chair Planning Commissioners TO: FROM: Keith W. Mars, Assistant Director, Development Services Department DATE: June 25, 2024 SUBJECT: Lapsed Land Development Standards Interlocal Agreement – Eanes ISD Chair Hempel, On June 25, 2024, the Planning Commission will conduct a public hearing and consider adopting a lapsed Land Development Standards Interlocal Agreement (ILA) between the City of Austin (COA) and the Eanes Independent School District (EISD). The ILA addresses the development regulations applicable to EISD educational facilities. Texas Local Government Code section 212.902 allows school districts and municipalities to enter interlocal agreements that provide for district specific development standards. The City of Austin executed the first Interlocal Agreement with EISD in 1994. That Agreement inadvertently expired in 2021. In accordance with City Code, the Planning Commission and Council are required to conduct a public hearing and act on adopting this lapsed ILA. Approval of the lapsed ILA is critical to EISD overall development timeline, as delays can materially impact delivery timelines and budgets associated with the school projects in development review. COA and EISD staff are in full support of the proposal and recommend approval. We ask that the Planning Commission provide Council with recommendations and act on June 25. The ILA is scheduled for Council public hearing and action on July 18. Including the EISD ILA, there are three ILAs that inadvertently expired in 2021 that have not been re-adopted. Staff have contacted the ISDs and two indicated a request for re-adoption. Should you have any questions, please contact Keith Mars, Assistant Director with the Development Services Department. He can be reached at (512) 466-4598 or email at keith.mars@austintexas.gov. LAND DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT WHEREAS, the City of Austin through its ordinances and regulations maintains land use controls, site development regulations, and water quality controls for the protection of the public health, safety and welfare of the people of the City of Austin and for the preservation of water quality as required by the State and Federal governments; WHEREAS, Eanes Independent School District is a political subdivision of the State of Texas charged with the education of children which has its own funding source and elected governing body separate from the City of Austin; WHEREAS, independe nt public school districts must meet certain construction standards and occupancy deadlines due to state mandated educational facility requirements and public …
M E M O R A N D U M Claire E. Hempel, Planning Commission Chair Planning Commissioners TO: FROM: Keith W. Mars, Assistant Director, Development Services Department DATE: June 25, 2024 SUBJECT: Lapsed Land Development Standards Interlocal Agreement – Leander ISD Chair Hempel, On June 25, 2024, the Planning Commission will conduct a public hearing and consider adopting a lapsed Land Development Standards interlocal agreement (ILA) between the City of Austin (COA) and the Leander Independent School District (LISD). The ILA addresses the development regulations applicable to LISD educational facilities. Texas Local Government Code section 212.902 allows school districts and municipalities to enter interlocal agreements that provide for district specific development standards. The City of Austin executed the first Interlocal Agreement with LISD in 1994. That Agreement inadvertently expired in 2021. In accordance with City Code, the Planning Commission and Council are required to conduct a public hearing and act on adopting this lapsed ILA. Approval of the lapsed ILA is critical to LISD overall development timeline, as delays can materially impact delivery timelines and budgets associated with the school projects currently in development review. COA and LISD staff are in full support of the proposal and recommend approval. We ask that the Planning Commission provide Council with recommendations and act on June 25. The ILA is scheduled for Council public hearing and action on July 18. Including the LISD ILA, there are three ILAs that inadvertently expired in 2021 that have not been re- adopted. Staff have contacted the ISDs and two indicated a request for re-adoption. Should you have any questions, please contact Keith Mars, Assistant Director with the Development Services Department. He can be reached at (512) 466-4598 or email at keith.mars@austintexas.gov.
Briefing on Density Bonus 90 (DB90) Paul Ray Books, Senior Planner Brendan Kennedy, Program Manager 2022 City Council adopted Ordinance No. 20220609-080, creating a second tier of the VMU program, referred to as VMU2, which allowed for increased height in exchange for increased community benefits. City Council adopted Ordinance No. 20221201-055, creating an incentive program that allows residential uses in commercial zoning districts, referred to as Residential in Commercial, which allowed for the construction of residential uses in exchange for increased community benefits. Ordinance No. 20220609-080, Ordinance No. 20221201-055, and Ordinance No. 20221201-056 were invalidated. Background 2023 2024 City Council adopted Ordinance No. 20240229-073 on an 8-2 vote, which created the Density Bonus 90 (DB-90) combining district and density bonus program with requirements and incentives mirroring VMU 2 provisions. Prior to the adoption, the Planning Commission recommended DB90 on a vote of 8-3-1 in February. 2 Requirements and Incentives Affordability – Rental: – 10% of units set-aside affordable to 50% Median Family Income (MFI); OR – 12% of units set-aside affordable to 60% MFI – Ownership: – 12% of units set-aside affordable to 80% MFI i. Requirements for ownership units may be satisfied by a fee in-lieu of on-site units Mix of Uses – Requirements for pedestrian-oriented commercial uses – Floors beyond the second must be residential Site Development Standards – Exemptions from standards include the following: – Minimum site area requirements – Maximum floor area ratio – Maximum building coverage – Minimum street side yard setback and interior yard setback – Minimum front yard setback – Article 10 Compatibility Standards Subchapter C Height – 30 ft in additional height from the base zone up to a maximum of 90 ft 3 DB90 Combining District Example Zoning String: CS-MU-DB90-CO-NP Base Zoning Districts Base Zones Description Base Max Height Max Height with Bonus Impervious Cover CS (CS-1) Commercial Services GR LO LR GO Community Commercial Limited Office Neighborhood Commercial General Office 60ft 60ft 40ft 40ft 60ft 90ft 90ft 70ft 70ft 90ft 95% 90% 70% 80% 80% 4 Compatibility Buffer 25’ Compatibility Buffer required along a property line shared with a triggering property: – 10’ Screening Zone with trees and shrubs – 15’ Restricted Zone with low- intensity uses such as driveways and fire lanes – Stormwater infrastructure allowed in the screening and restricted zones Screening for certain objects including vehicle lights, mechanical equipment, and refuse …
ORDINANCE NO. 20240229-073 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CITY CODE CHAPTER 25-2 TO CREATE A COkBIN NG D STR CT FOR DENSITY BONUS PROGRAMS; AMENDING CITY CODE CHAPTER 25-8 TO REGULATE COMPATIBILITY BUFFERS APPLICABLE TO DENSITY BONUS PROGRAMS; AND INITIATING REZONINGS. BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: PART 1. Subsection (F) of City Code Section 25-2-32 (Zoning Districts and Map Codes) is amended to add a new combining district that reads as follows: (F) Combining districts and map codes are as follows: (21) density bonus 90 .... DB90 PART 2. Division 6, Subchapter A, Article 2 of City Code Chapter 25-2 (Zoning) is amended to a new Section 25-2-181 to read: § 25-2-181 DENSITY BONUS CON B N-NG D STR CTS. (A) Density bonus (DB) combining districts authorize a particular property to participate in a voluntary density bonus or incentive program that provides modifications to development regulations or other regulatory-related benefits in exchange for community benefits. (B) DB90 Combining District allows residential uses on sites with certain commercial base zoning districts, modifies compatibility requirements, and grants additional height in exchange for income-restricted housing. PART 3. Division 6, Article 3, Subchapter C of City Code Chapter 25-2 (Zoning) is amended to add a new Section 25-2-652 to read: § 25-2-652 DENSITY BONUS 90 (DB90) CON B NING D-STR_CT REGULATIONS. (A) (B) This section establishes the applicable regulations for DB90 zoning. This section governs over a conflicting provision of this title or other ordinance unless the conflicting provision is less restrictive. Page 1 0 f 9 (C) To utilize the regulations described in Subsections (F) and (G), the site , must include DB90 and an applicant must comply with Subsection (E). s zoning (D) A DB90 combining district may be combined with the following base districts: Commercial Liquor Sales (CS-1); General Commercial Services (CS); Community Commercial (GR); Neighborhood Commercial (LR); General Office (GO); and Limited Office (LO). (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (1) (E) Affordability Requirements. Affordability Minimums - Ownership Units. If an applicant develops dwelling units for sale, this subdivision applies. (a) (b) An applicant must reserve a minimum of 12 percent of the residential units as affordable for ownership and occupancy by households earning 80 percent or less of the current Austin-Round Rock Metropolitan Statistical Area Median Family Income as determined by the Housing Director. An applicant for a proposed owner-occupied housing development may elect …
SPECIAL CALLED MEETING of the ARTS COMMISSION June 25, 2024, at 6:00 PM Arts Commission Annual Retreat Big Medium 4201 S Congress Ave #323 Austin, TX 78745 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: Celina Zisman - Chair, Heidi Schmalbach - Vice Chair, Monica Maldonado, Felipe Garza, Gina Houston, Michael Vernusky, Acia Gray, Faiza Kracheni, Amy Mok, 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. DISCUSSION ITEMS Meet and Greet/Ice Breaker by Jessica Sager Discussion of Chair’s Report on update on the ecosystem following the NEA's visit to Austin by Chair Zisman Discussion on what you most excited about regarding being a member of the Arts Commission Discuss on the biggest concerns regarding being a member of the Arts Commission Discuss on the most important thing to accomplish at the June 25th retreat, as a Commission 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. WORKING GROUP UPDATES Update from joint Arts/Music Commission Working Group on Urban Core Issues with Commissioners Gray, Maldonado, and Schmalbach (chair). Update from Community Engagement Working Group with Commissioners Zisman, Houston, and Kracheni (chair) 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 Jesús Varela at the Economic Development Department, at 512-974-2444, for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Arts Commission, please contact Jesús Varela at 512-974-2444. 6. 7.
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Population Change and Demographic Trends for Austin’s Hispanic/Latina/o/x Population Hispanic/Latino Quality of Life Resource Advisory Commission June 25, 2024 Austin’s population has been doubling every 20 to 25 years. Recent growth has been at a slower rate. 1,137,983 961,855 974,447 Period of greatest growth 656,562 Period of fastest growth since 1900 251,808 National Ranking: 73rd 67th 56th 42nd 27th 16th 14th 11th 10th Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Censuses 1870 – 2020; 2022 Vintage Census Bureau Population Estimates; 2025, 2030 CoA Projections. 2 1,250,000 1,000,000 750,000 500,000 250,000 .974 million 4,428 0 The Hispanic population has always been a part of Austin’s growth history. 900000 800000 700000 600000 500000 400000 300000 200000 100000 0 First time Hispanics were broken out from White. Black population split into “free” and “slave”. Initially measured simply as “Chinese”. “Mexican” included in Other Race. White Hispanic Black 1850 628 1860 2505 1870 2813 1880 7407 1900 1890 10956 16414 22366 27928 38209 73025 114652 161806 184859 232324 287166 353706 385271 452994 1940 1930 1980 1970 1950 1960 1990 2000 2010 2020 1920 1910 American Indian & Alaska Native Asian & Pacific Islander Population 9 10 1 8 2 14 22 27 29 4 40 10 107 39 184 170 622 1,003 1,756 1,967 2,002 3,642 14,141 31,421 49,560 86,381 1 989 1615 3587 3610 5822 7478 6921 14861 17667 24413 29845 42118 55824 66738 60760 66002 5014 9868 36623 64766 106868 200579 277707 312448 Asian & Pacific Islander Population American Indian & Alaska Native Black Hispanic White Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Historical Census 1790-1990; Texas Demographic Center 1980-2000; data.census.gov 2010-2020 3 Hispanic or Latina/o/x Population, Austin, 1970-2020 88% 312,448 77% 200,579 65% 106,868 277,707 38% 36,623 64,766 13% 1970 1980 1990 2000 2010 2020 Hispanic Population Percent Change 312,448 Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Historical Census Statistics for Large Cities and Other Urban Places in the U.S. 4 Where do Austinites come from? Place of Birth, 2022 Total Population Hispanics Asians Born in Texas Born in other US State Native born, outside US Born in Another Country 48% 32% 2% 18% 58% 13% 2% 27% 19% 18% 2% 61% Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2022 1-Year Estimates Note: Figures in red represent a decrease since 2012, in blue an increase since 2012. 5 Components of Population Change, Austin Metro Area, 2022-2023 Drivers of Growth Migration continues to be a major component of growth …
Laundry to Landscape: Local Amendments to the 2024 Uniform Plumbing Code Kevin Kluge, Water Conservation Manager May 28, 2024 Timeline for UPC-related Landscape Transformation Activities 2 Laundry to Landscape Installation Require laundry to landscape-ready plumbing • Mandatory for all new homes with laundry connections adjacent to an exterior wall • DSD plumbing inspection • Edwards Aquifer exclusions External system – voluntary for homeowner, permit required, education and incentive available Impact on affordable housing – neutral Plumbing Specifications for Laundry to Landscape Requirement New image displays roofing vent rather than an auto-vent No significant updates beyond venting Figure F 301.1(7) of the 2026 WEStand Homeowner education Information placard Update the 2015 Residential Gray Water Design Manual • Update permitting process, subsurface installation, and ordinances Propose expanded incentives • 100% of materials, up to $300 • Up to $300 for installation costs by a licensed irrigator 5 Questions?
City of Austin 2024 Technical Code Changes UMC & UPC Background The City of Austin updates the technical codes in accordance with the International Code Council (ICC), International Association of Plumbing & mechanical Officials (IAPMO) code cycle schedules. The International Codes are the most trusted source of model codes and standards. 2024 Uniform Mechanical Code Reducing Amendments GOAL: To minimize the number of amendments and return to model code. Reasons for amendments: 1. Council mandated 2. Business needs (chapter 1) 3. Clarification purposes 4. ISO rating Strikethrough means deleted from amendments – underline is a new amendment Amendment 1 104.1.1 Commercial Mechanical Change-Out Program. For buildings not covered under the Residential Code, the building official may establish, by rule, an inspection program for commercial mechanical components identified in this section or a change-out program authorized in other technical or building codes. The buildings must be located within the zoning jurisdiction of the City, outside of the zoning jurisdiction under agreement with a municipal utility district, or where the City provides electrical service. The program applies to replacing roof top equipment; refrigeration equipment; and heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) equipment. Amendment 2 CHAPTER 2: DEFINITIONS 202.1.1 Supplemental Definitions. The definitions in this subsection apply throughout this code and amend or supplement the definitions in Chapter 2 Alternate Water Source. Non-potable source of water that includes but is not limited to recycled manufacturing process water, air conditioner condensate, rainwater, storm water, gray water, black water, cooling tower blow down, and foundation drain water. Treatment System. A method, device or process for the treatment of the water quality of cooling tower blowdown, air conditioning condensate, or other onsite alternative water necessary for the authorized end uses provided under city and state permitting requirements contained in Chapters 15 and 16 of the City’s Adopted Plumbing Code & 30 TAC Chapter 210 Subchapter F. Note: These definitions were deleted at AW request. Amendment 3 305.3.1 Gas and Oil-Fired Furnaces. A float-operated automatic control valve shall be installed in the fuel supply line for a heating system that uses a gas or oil-fired furnace. The automatic control valve shall shut off fuel supply when floodwaters reach an elevation equal to the floor level of the spaces where the furnace equipment is installed. A manually operated gas valve that can be operated from a location above the regulatory flood datum (RFD) shall be provided in the …
From: Meade, Nikelle <Nikelle.Meade@huschblackwell.com> Sent: Tuesday, June 25, 2024 2:35 PM To: Meredith, Maureen <Maureen.Meredith@austintexas.gov>; Tomko, Jonathan <Jonathan.Tomko@austintexas.gov> Cc: c13fox@gmail.com; Harden, Joi <Joi.Harden@austintexas.gov>; Thomas, Eric <Eric.Thomas@austintexas.gov>; Brown, Destiny <Destiny.Brown@austintexas.gov>; nicole.carona@austintexas.gov Subject: RE: Letter for Support with Conditions- 4900 Gonzales St. External Email - Exercise Caution Maureen and Jonathan, After additional internal discussion and discussion with the Contact Team, we would like to have a little more time to come to a final agreement regarding the restriction Candi notes below. As such, the applicant would like to agree to the Contact Team’s request for postponement, but both we and the Contact Team agree to change the duration to July 9th rather than July 23rd. Nikelle Meade Partner HUSCH BLACKWELL 111 Congress Avenue, Suite 1400 Austin, TX 78701-4093 Direct: 512-479-1147 Mobile: 512-992-6001 Fax: 512-226-7373 Nikelle.Meade@huschblackwell.com huschblackwell.com | vCard vBio Husch Blackwell is a different kind of law firm— structured around our clients’ industries and built on a culture of selfless service. Our 1000+ lawyers collaborate across the U.S. from more than 20 offices and our virtual office, The Lin k, to provide uncommon solutions to our clients’ most complex challenges.
GOVALLE/JOHNSTON TERRACE NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN CONTACT TEAM “Strength Through Unity” To: Austin City Council and Planning Commission From: Govalle/Johnston Terrace Neighborhood Plan Contact Team Re: Austin Independent School District 4900 Gonzales St., Austin, TX 78702 Proposed zoning change from Civic to Mixed Use land use; P-NP to CS-MU-V-CO-DB90-NP Dear Council and Planning Commissioners, Please accept this letter on behalf of the Govalle/Johnston Terrace Neighborhood Plan Contact Team as an expression of: Support for the proposed zoning change of the Anita Coy Campus site located at 4900 Gonzales St., Austin, Tx 78702, from Civic to Mixed Use land use; P-NP to CS-MU-V-CO-DB90-NP, With the following conditions: ● 75 ft height limit. ● 12% of units designated 3 bedroom units. ● Limiting height for development that is closest to single family housing. ● Neighborhood accessible child care. The GJNPCT is agreeable to the applicant’s proposal to impose a private restrictive covenant between the contact team and AISD on the land that would restrict the height to a maximum of 75 feet. Please feel free to contact me with any questions or comments you might have regarding this case. Thank you, Candace Fox, Chair Govalle/Johnston Terrace Neighborhood Plan Contact Team c13fox@ 512-203-5208
