LEGEND EXISTING UNDISTURBED AREA TOTAL AREA: 279,985 SF EXISTING DISTURBED AREA TOTAL AREA: 575,586 SF LOC LOC LOC LOC LOC LOC LOC LOC LOC LOC LOC LOC LOC LOC LOC LOC LOC LOC LOC LOC LOC LOC LOC LOC LOC LOC LOC LOC LOC LOC LOC LOC LOC LOC LOC LOC LOC LOC LOC LOC LOC LOC E C D EX 24" RCP EX WWMH #136502 L W W C V P " 8 X E SITE EXISTING DISTURBED AREAS 0 N 100 50 SCALE: 1"=100' 200 LOC LOC LOC LOC LOC LOC LOC LOC LOC LOC LOC LOC LOC LOC LOC LOC LOC LOC LOC LOC LOC LOC LOC LOC LOC LOC LOC L O C L O C L O C L O C L O C L O C L O C L O C L O C L O C L O C L O C L O C L O C L O C L O C L O C L O C LOC LOC LOC L O C L O C L O C L O C L O C L O C L O C L O C L O C L O C P A R K N G I N O V A N O N I G N K R A P N A V E ) S RIE Y A W K R A T P S R.O.W. V E W H T U O S A ( E E E E LOC EX 24" RCP L O C L O C L O C E C L O C L O C L O C L O C L O C L O C L O C L O C L O C L O C L O C L O C L O C L O C L O C LOC L O C L O C L O C L O C L O C L O C D L O C L O C L O C L O C L O C L O C L O C I ) S E R A V . . W O R . ( LOC L W W C V P " 8 X E SITE EXISTING TREE CANOPY LEGEND EXISTING TREE CANOPY TOTAL AREA: 302,292.50 SF (35% OF TOTAL SITE) C C C C C …
3 Sapuppo, Chris From: Sent: To: Cc: Subject: Sapuppo, Chris Tuesday, January 9, 2024 9:02 AM Lorenzo Triana Cone, Mase RE: SPC-2023-0448C.SH Sunset Ridge Apartments Follow Up Flag: Flag Status: Follow up Flagged Good morning, Thanks for your interest in this future development. Mase will add you as an Interested Party when he’s back from leave. Respectfully, Chris Sapuppo Project Coordinator Affordable Housing Unit City of Austin Development Services Department 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Dr, Austin, Texas 78752 PER CITY ORDINANCE: All individuals scheduling or accepting a meeting invitation with a City Official are requested to provide responses to the questions at the following link: DSD Visitor Log. Please note that all information provided is subject to public disclosure via DSD’s open data portal. For more information please visit: City of Austin Ordinance 2016-0922-005 | City Clerk’s website | City Clerk’s FAQ’s > From: Lorenzo Triana < Sent: Monday, January 8, 2024 5:11 PM To: Sapuppo, Chris <Chris.Sapuppo@austintexas.gov> Subject: SPC-2023-0448C.SH Sunset Ridge Apartments You don't often get email from . Learn why this is important External Email - Exercise Caution 1 I am Zayda Maria Triana who owns and lives at 5500 Fort Benton Dr. in Austin, Texas 78735. My phone number is 210-254-7353. I'm available most every day from 9am to 5pm. The purpose of my writing is to become an interested party in the above-mentioned case. My concerns are simple: The local streets were designed for the traffic of a small neighborhood, and the traffic from these apartments will increase the load to not inconsequential numbers; specially, since there are plans to unite/tie the roads. The loss of the green area will be detrimental to our community. Thank you. 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 or forward to cybersecurity@austintexas.gov. 2 Sapuppo, Chris From: Sent: To: Subject: Attachments: > Flores, Neil < Monday, January 8, 2024 4:24 PM Cone, Mase; Sapuppo, Chris Interested Party Case #SPC-2023-0448C.SH Sunset Ridge Apartments NF0004.pdf You don't often get email from . Learn why this is important External Email - Exercise Caution My property is within 500 ft of the site of the proposed development related to Case #SPC-2023-0448C.SH Sunset Ridge Apartments. I am requesting to become an interested party. Neil Flores 8713 Cobblestone, Austin, …
SUBDIVISION REVIEW SHEET CASE NO.: C8-2023-0259 COMMISSION DATE: July 23, 2024 SUBDIVISION NAME: Bridle Ridge at Wildhorse Ranch Preliminary Plan ADDRESS: 10501 BLUE BLUFF RD APPLICANT: Heart of Manor, L.P. (Peter A. Dwyer, Manager) AGENT: Kevin J. Burks, P.E. (Kimley-Horn) ZONING: Wildhorse Ranch PUD NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN: n/a AREA: 82.01 acres COUNTY: Travis LOTS: 85 DISTRICT: 1 WATERSHED: Gilleland Creek JURISDICTION: Full Purpose SIDEWALKS: Sidewalks will be constructed along Wildhorse Ranch Trail, Spirit Stride Pass, Lucky Strike Path, Dashing Haze Way, Smooth Val View and American Eclipse Dr. VARIANCE: 1. A Land Use Commission variance is requested to Land Development Code Section 25-8- 2. A Land Use Commission variance is also requested to Land Development Code Section 25- 341 to allow cut over 4’ (to 15’); and 8-342 to allow fill over 4’ (to 15’). DEPARTMENT COMMENTS: STAFF RECOMMENDATION: The request is for the approval of a variance to LDC 25-8-341 and LDC 25-8-342 to allow for both cut & fill over 4’ to a maximum of 15’. Staff recommends approval of the variance as proposed by the Development Services Department Environmental Review team. Refer to Exhibit B for the recommendation from the Environmental Commission Motion, 20240501-002, dated May 1, 2024, for the approval of the variance to Sections 25-8-341 & 25-8-342 of the Land Development Code. CASE MANAGER: Joey de la Garza PHONE: 512-974-2664 E-mail: joey.delagarza@austintexas.gov ATTACHMENTS Exhibit A: Vicinity Map Exhibit B: Environmental Commission Motion Exhibit C: Proposed Preliminary Plan HWY 290 CHARGER WAY E PARMER LANE AMERICAN MUSTANG LOOP SADDLEBRED TRAIL FREE RANGE TRAIL WILDHORSE RANCH TRAIL BLUE BLUFF ROAD H W Y 1 3 0 AUSTIN FULL PURPOSE JURISDICTION AUSTIN ETJ PROJECT LOCATION ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION MOTION 20240501-002 Date: May 1, 2024 Subject: Bridle Ridge at Wildhorse Ranch C8-2023-0259 Motion by: Jennifer Bristol Seconded by: Perry Bedford WHEREAS, the Environmental Commission recognizes the applicant is requesting two variances 1) 25-8-341 to allow cut over four (4) feet, to 15 feet. 2) 25-8-342 to allow fill over four (4) feet, to 15 feet. WHEREAS, the Environmental Commission recognizes the site is located in Gilleland Creek Watershed, Suburban Classification; and WHEREAS, the Environmental Commission recognizes that Staff recommends the variance with conditions. THEREFORE, the Environmental Commission recommends the variance request with the following conditions: Staff Conditions: 1. Slope stabilization for areas of existing erosion adjacent to the lots, will be provided with grouted rip-rap or approved equivalent method. 2. Slope …
N U R ) . E W C . O I L A . R Y ' 0 5 ( Z A R C N U R E C I L A Y Z A R C ) . . W O R . ' 0 5 ( A I L R S U E T 0 ' R . O . W .) Y A K O K O C ( 5 D N E B D U ) . W . O O . L R C ' 0 N 5 ( E D L O G SADDLE RIDGE AT WILDHORSE RANCH SECTION 1 63.716 AC COA PROJ. NO C8-2020-0033.1B Z I P C O C H I S E W A Y R . O . W . ) ( 5 0 ' 100 YR ATLAS 14 FULLY DEVELOPED FLOODPLAIN 25 YR ATLAS 14 FULLY DEVELOPED FLOODPLAIN EROSION HAZARD ZONE BOUNDARY 18" RCP POND A OUTFALL LOCATION (CONTRIBUTES TO POA A) 18" RCP 30" RCP 42" RCP 100 YR FEMA FLOODPLAIN CREEK CENTERLINE 24" RCP POND A 32.49 ac 36" RCP 18" RCP 18" RCP 565.381 AC HEART OF MANOR LP NATP DOC NO. 2007037703TR 18" RCP 24" RCP SADDLE RIDGE AT WILDHORSE RANCH SECTION 2 18.548 AC COA PROJ. NO C8-2020-0033.2A 18" RCP 30" RCP 24" RCP 18" RCP 36" RCP 24" RCP 24" RCP C E F B C E F B C E F B C E F B 100 YR ATLAS 14 FULLY DEVELOPED FLOODPLAIN 100 YR FEMA FLOODPLAIN 25 YR ATLAS 14 FULLY DEVELOPED FLOODPLAIN 18" RCP 36" RCP 24" RCP 30" RCP 18" RCP 24" RCP 48" RCP POND B 25.20 ac CRITICAL WATER QUALITY ZONE WATER QUALITY TRANSITION ZONE WATER QUALITY AND DETENTION FOR THIS AREA WILL BE ADDRESSED DURING THIS SITE PLAN PROCESS FOR THIS LOT 48" RCP 54" RCP 100 YR ATLAS 14 FULLY DEVELOPED FLOODPLAIN 25 YR ATLAS 14 FULLY DEVELOPED FLOODPLAIN 100 YR FEMA FLOODPLAIN WATER QUALITY TRANSITION ZONE CRITICAL WATER QUALITY ZONE CREEK CENTERLINE 23.3920 AC TRAVIS COUNTY LAND DOC NO. 2014081168TR 00 200' 400' GRAPHIC SCALE 200' X-1 9.9 ac AREA DESIGNATOR AREA IN ACRES PROPERTY LINE > > TC FLOW PATH PROPOSED DRAINAGE DIVIDE PROPOSED FLOW DIRECTION PROPOSED CONTOUR EXISTING CONTOUR ATLAS 14 25 YEAR FLOODPLAIN ATLAS 14 100 YEAR FLOODPLAIN FEMA 100 YEAR FLOODPLAIN CRITICAL WATER QUALITY ZONE WATER QUALITY TRANSITION ZONE …
Affordability Impact Statement DB90 Revision Initiated by: Resolution No. 20240201-026 Case number: C20-2024-011 Date: 6/24/2024 Proposed Regulation The proposed amendment would do the following: - Amends the commercial ground floor requirement to match VMU standards, requiring 75% of the ground-floor along the principal street to be dedicated to commercial uses, rather than 75% of the entire building's ground floor. - Expands the permitted commercial uses from VMU for office base zoning to DB-90, allowing Consumer Convenience Services, Food Sales, General Retail Sales (convenience or general), and Restaurants (limited or general) without drive-in service. This amendment enables office districts to include a broader range of commercial uses. - Aligns screening requirements with amendments to citywide compatibility policy made by Council upon adoption of Ordinance 20240516-002 on May 16, 2024. - Clarifies that §25-2-652(B), which overrides conflicting provisions unless they are less restrictive, refers to site development regulations only. Land Use/Zoning Impacts on Housing Costs The proposed changes would have a neutral impact on housing costs via land use and zoning. The proposed changes clarify regulations to align DB90 with existing citywide standards and density bonus programs. Impact on Development Cost The proposed changes would have a neutral impact on development costs. The proposed changes clarify regulations to align DB90 with existing citywide standards and density bonus programs. Impact on Affordable Housing The proposed changes would have a positive impact on affordable housing. Requiring ground floor commercial uses only along the principal street, rather than the entire building’s ground floor, matches VMU standards. This change is intended to increase participation in the DB90 density bonus program, as it can be difficult to lease up ground floor commercial, especially when the commercial use is not facing onto the principal street. Increased participation in this program will eventually lead to a rise in the number of affordable housing units citywide. City Policies Implemented Other Housing Policy Considerations None. Manager’s Signature __________ ____________________
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CITY CODE SECTION 25-2-652 RELATED TO REGULATIONS THAT APPLY TO DENSITY BONUS 90 (DB90) COMBINING DISTRICT. BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: PART 1. Section 25-2-652 (Density Bonus 90 (DB90) Combining District) is amended to amend Subsections (B), (C), (F), and (G) and to delete Subsection (H) to read: (B) This section governs over a conflicting provision of this title or other ordinance [unless the conflicting provision is less restrictive]. (C) Pre-Requisites. (1) To utilize the regulations described in Subsections (F) and (G), the site’s zoning must include DB90 and an applicant must comply with Subsection (E). (2) To preserve reserved dwelling units, an applicant must comply with Division 1 (General Provisions), Article 2 (Density Bonus and Incentive Programs) of Chapter 4-18 before applying for a building permit or site plan that relies on the regulations described in Subsections (F) and (G). (F) Development Standards and Mixed Use. (1) In a DB90 combining district, the following uses are permitted: (a) (b) (c) uses that are permitted in the base zoning district unless the use is restricted by a conditional overlay that applies to the property; [and] residential uses; and in general office (GO) and limited office (LO) base zoning districts, the following additional uses are allowed: (i) consumer convenience services; (ii) food sales; (iii) general retail sales (convenience or general); and (iv) restaurant (limited or general) without drive-in service. (2) A development must comply with Article 2 (Site Development Standards) and Article 3 (Building Design Standards) in Subchapter E (Design 7/3/2024 12:06 PM Amendments to DB90 Combining District Page 1 of 5 COA Law Department 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 Standards and Mixed Use) of this chapter except when those provisions conflict with this section. (3) Mix of Uses. (a) (b) In this subdivision, PRINCIPAL STREET has the same meaning as principal street in and is applied consistent with Article 5 (Definitions) of Subchapter E (Design Standards and Mixed Use). Pedestrian-Oriented Commercial and Civic Spaces. At least [When a site abuts a …
ORDINANCE AMENDMENT REVIEW SHEET Amendment: C20-2024-011 Density Bonus 90 Revisions Amend City Code Title 25 (Land Development) to revise uses, site development regulations, density bonus requirements, and compatibility standards applicable in density bonus 90 (DB90) combining district. Description: Background: In 2021, amendments to the City’s Vertical Mixed Use (VMU) Overlay, including the creation of a second-tier bonus program known as VMU2, were initiated through City Council Resolution No. 20211118-052. The resolution directed staff to process code amendments to allow for an additional 30’ in height beyond the base zone standards for developments participating in the new tier of the density bonus program and proposed affordability requirements for such developments. In June of 2022, City Council adopted Ordinance No. 20220609-080, implementing the code amendments initiated through the 2021 Council resolution. However, in December 2023, Ordinance No. 20220609-080, Ordinance No. 20221201-056, and Ordinance No. 20221201-055 were invalidated. In February 2024, City Council adopted Ordinance No. 20240229-073, which created the Density Bonus 90 (DB90) combining district. This new district is similar to the provisions in VMU2 and is available citywide through the rezoning process. Summary of Proposed Code Amendment: The proposed amendment to §25-2-652 would do the following: - Amend the commercial ground floor requirement to match VMU standards, requiring 75% of the ground floor frontage along the principal street to be designed for commercial use with an additional clarification regarding civic uses - Add the allowed commercial uses from VMU to office base zoning districts - Align compatibility screening requirements with amendments to citywide policy made by Council through Ordinance 20240516-004 - Clarify that provisions of the DB90 program govern over a conflicting provision of the Land Development Code or other ordinance Proposed Text Amendment(s): See draft ordinance. Staff Recommendation: Recommended Staff supports the proposed amendments, which aim to increase participation in the density bonus program and align its regulations with citywide standards. The modification to commercial ground floor requirements will ensure that developments under the DB90 program resemble existing VMU developments, enabling staff to review these applications consistently, and facilitating a streamlined approval process. Further, an analysis of recent VMU developments revealed that the program's requirements result in only 8% to 15% of the ground floor square footage being allocated to commercial use, which is significantly below the 75% required under DB90. Allowing for additional commercial uses within office base zoning districts will enable true mixed-use developments that provide a variety …
PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES TUESDAY JUNE 25, 2024 The Planning Commission convened in a regular meeting on Tuesday, June 25, 2024, at Austin City Hall, Board and Commission Room, Room 1101, 301 W. Second Street, Austin, Texas. Commissioner Woods called the Planning Commission meeting to order at 6:08 p.m. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance: Alice Woods Felicity Maxwell Ryan Johnson Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Greg Anderson Grayson Cox Nadia Barrera-Ramirez Patrick Howard Danielle Skidmore Alberta Phillips Ex-Officio Members in Attendance: Jessica Cohen Ex-Officio Members in Attendance Remotely: Candace Hunter PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1 Approve the minutes of the Planning Commission regular meeting on June 11, 2024. The motion to approve Staff’s postponement request to July 9, 2024, was approved on the consent agenda on Commissioner Johnson’s motion, Commissioner Maxwell’s second on a 7-0 vote. Commissioner Cox and Commissioner Phillips were off the dais. Chair Hempel, Vice Chair Azhar, and Commissioners Haynes and Mushtaler were absent. PUBLIC HEARINGS 2. Plan Amendment: NPA-2023-0017.01 - Anderson Square, District 4 Location: 910, 912, 914 & 916, 1012 & 1012 ½, 1100, 1100 ½ & 1102 ½ W. Anderson Lane, 7905 ½ 8003, & 8005 Anderson Square and 7940, 7950, 8000, 8000 1/2 & 8002 Research Boulevard Service Road South Bound, Little Walnut Creek; Crestview/Wooten Combined Neighborhood Plan Owner/Applicant: Anderson Square Investments, LLC & C2G, LLC Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: Alice Glasco Consulting (Alice Glasco) Mixed Use to Higher Density Mixed Use land use Recommended Maureen Meredith, 512-974-2695, maureen.meredith@austintexas.gov Planning Department The motion to approve the Neighborhood’s postponement request to August 13, 2024 was approved on the consent agenda on Commissioner Johnson’s motion, Commissioner Maxwell’s second, on a 7-0 vote. Commissioner Cox and Commissioner Phillips were off the dais. Chair Hempel, Vice Chair Azhar, and Commissioners Haynes and Mushtaler were absent. 3. Rezoning: Location: C14-2023-0080 - Anderson Square, District 4 910, 912, 914 & 916, 1012 & 1012 ½, 1100, 1100 ½ & 1102 ½ W. Anderson Lane, 7905 ½ 8003, & 8005 Anderson Square and 7940, 7950, 8000, 8000 1/2 & 8002 Research Boulevard Service Road South Bound, Little Walnut Creek; Crestview/Wooten Neighborhood Plan Owner/Applicant: Anderson Square Investments, LLC & C2G, LLC Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: Alice Glasco Consulting (Alice Glasco) CS-MU-NP, CS-1-NP to CH-PDA-NP Recommended Sherri Sirwaitis, 512-974-3057, sherri.sirwaitis@austintexas.gov Planning Department 1. 2 Location: The motion to approve the Neighborhood’s postponement request to August 13, 2024 …
REGULAR CALLED MEETING of the HISPANIC/LATINO QUALITY OF LIFE RESOURCE ADVISORY COMMISSION July 23, 2024 at 6:00 P.M. CITY HALL, Boards and Commissions Room 301 W 2nd St Austin, Texas 78701 Some members of the Hispanic/Latino Quality of Life Resource Advisory Commission may be participating by videoconference. Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely, call or email Christi Vitela, 512- 974-2792, christi.vitela@austintexas.gov. Kevin Jackson Jr Vanessa Maldonado Jesús Perales Leonor Vargas CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Ivanna Neri, Chair Daniela Silva, Vice Chair Amanda Afifi Dulce Castañeda Lyssette Galvan CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL AGENDA The first ten speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Approve the minutes of the Hispanic/Latino Quality of Life Resource Advisory Commission regular meeting on May 28, 2024. 1. 2. STAFF BRIEFINGS Staff briefing regarding demographic data from the City of Austin Demographer Office. DISCUSSION ITEMS Presentation by Jill Skinner and Deborah Nieves regarding Drive a Senior ATX. Presentation by Cathy McHorse regarding Affordable Child Care in the greater Austin area. Discussion on identifying goals for the Hispanic Latino Quality of Life Resource Advisory Commission. Presentation by Chris Harris from Equity Action on the Community Investment Budget. WORKING GROUP/COMMITTEE UPDATES Update on the Commission on Veteran’s Affairs joining the Joint Inclusion Committee. Update on the approval of a Budget Working Group to follow up on Fiscal Year 25 Budget Recommendations and prepare for Fiscal Year 26 Budget Town Halls. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 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 Christi Vitela at the City Clerk’s Department, at 512-974-2792, for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Hispanic …
Meredith, Maureen To: Cc: Subject: LEIGH ZIEGLER; Clerk, City; Ellis, Paige; Hadri, Cynthia; David Hartman Rita Berry; Cynthia Wilcox; Jeffery Bowen; Danielle Buckley; Anne Hawken; Anne Hawken; Mushtaler, Jennifer - BC; Cox, Grayson - BC RE: RE - Planning Commission: Items 9 and 10 , 8900 and 8956 W SH71 From: LEIGH ZIEGLER < Sent: Friday, July 19, 2024 4:29 PM To: Meredith, Maureen <Maureen.Meredith@austintexas.gov>; Clerk, City <City.Clerk@austintexas.gov>; Ellis, Paige <Paige.Ellis@austintexas.gov>; Hadri, Cynthia <Cynthia.Hadri@austintexas.gov>; David Hartman <dhartman@dbcllp.com> Cc: Rita Berry < >; Cynthia Wilcox < >; Jeffery Bowen < >; Danielle Buckley < >; Anne Hawken < >; Anne Hawken < Mushtaler, Jennifer - BC <BC-Jennifer.Mushtaler@austintexas.gov>; Cox, Grayson - BC <BC- Grayson.Cox@austintexas.gov> Subject: RE - Planning Commission: Items 9 and 10 , 8900 and 8956 W SH71 External Email - Exercise Caution Please include in the back up the follow up document attached which summarizes a few unanswered questions to the agent for the developer regarding the cases, items 9 and10, 8900 and 8956 W SH71. Although a postponement was posted for 2 weeks encompassing the July 4th Holiday weekend; neighbors were discouraged from meeting with Mr. Hartman. Questions were sent yesterday after meeting The neighborhood has not yet had a real opportunity to get up to speed following notice in this rather complex change in land use. Thank you, Leigh Ziegler OHNPCT Chair backup requested to be posted with other documents sent from the OHNPCT chair (seen under item 10) 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 "cybersecurity@austintexas.gov". 1 July 18, 2024 RE: 8900 + 8956 W SH 71, NPA-2024-0025.01, 2024-0025.0130438ZC, C14-2024- 0032 Mr. David Hartman: We are contacting you now in writing at the express direction of Maureen Meredith following postponement more than a week ago to ask for your response to our questions about your choice of land use and the rezoning and proposed development of the 70-acre Marx property at 8900 and 8956 W Hwy 71. The Oak Hill Neighborhood Planning Contact Team (OHNPCT) and the Oak Hill Association of Neighborhoods (OHAN) expect a change in land use from rural residential to a more suburban status but have real concerns regarding the proposed density on this property by …
Claire Hempel, Chair Planning Commission Members TO: FROM: Ray Collins Chair South Menchaca Neighborhood Plan contact team July 19, 2024 C14-2024-0088 Postponement request by SMNP contact team DATE: RE: The SMNP contact team requests a postponement from July 23, 2024 to September 10, 2024 and will seek a meeting with the applicant.
July 14, 2024 The Austin Neighborhoods Council Executive Committee Requests a Moratorium on DB90 Zoning Changes Impacting Neighborhoods. In the wake of a court ruling that struck down the new zoning category, VMU2 (a zoning category allowing 90 feet of height for a small amount of affordable housing), the Austin City Council created a density bonus program (DB90). DB90 expands the reach of VMU2. VMU2 was intended to be placed on corridors and had compatibility standards. Now, no matter what street type a property is located on, if the zoning is LO, LR, GO, GR, CS or CS-1, a developer can apply for DB90. DB90 grants 30 additional feet of height and removes compatibility. This live map shows the properties in Austin that are eligible to apply for DB90. On July 18th, revisions to DB90 will be considered which include clarifying that provisions of the DB90 program govern over a conflicting provision of the Land Development Code or other ordinance. This means overriding conditional overlays etc. We are now seeing these zoning requests within and directly impacting (abutting) Austin residential neighborhoods. We request a moratorium on DB-90 until a review of cumulative impacts can be conducted. Properties requesting DB90 rezoning between February 29, 2024 and July 10, 2024: 6400 FM 969; 5210 Bruning Avenue; 704 E 53rd Street; 5301 Martin Avenue; 803-809 Tirado Street; 2600 E Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard; 1103 W 24h St; 714 Turtle Creek Blvd; 830 and 838 Airport Blvd and 917 and 923 Shady Ln; 7320 Burnet Road; 2002 Manor Road; 2800 South Lamar; 5931 Dillard Circle; 2313, 2315, 2407, 2413 Thornton Rd; 3117-3121 E. 12th Street; 2900 Oak Springs; 1809 W 35th; 1100-1218 E 51st St; 1101-1205, 1209, 1215 E 52nd St; 5121 Cameron Rd; 5106-5114 Lancaster Ct; 2709 South Lamar Blvd; 821 Woodward; 8200 & 8300 North Mopac; 3800, 3808, 3810 N IH 35 Svrd SB; 1015, 1017 E 38th 1/2 St; 1014, 1016 E 38th St; 1015 E 38th St; 3703 Harmon Ave; 5725 W US Hwy 290 EB; 3020 East Cesar Chavez Street; 2001, 2003, 2005, and 2007 S. Lamar; 4302 S Congress Avenue; 8501 S. 1st Street; 5200 E 5th Street; 4005 and 4009 Banister Lane; 1500 W Stassney Lane; 2105 South Congress Avenue; 8400 - 8412 S Congress Ave (even numbers only); 108 Ralph Ablanedo Dr; and 2706 Gonzales and 2730 E 7th Street. Ana Aguirre ANC President
C20-2024-011: DB90 Revisions Paul Ray Books, Senior Planner Background 2023 2024 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. City Council adopted Ordinance No. 20240229-073, which created the Density Bonus 90 (DB-90) combining district and density bonus program with requirements and incentives mirroring VMU 2 provisions. 2 DB90 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 • Requirements for ownership units may be satisfied by a fee-in-lieu of on-site units setback Mix of Uses – Requirements for pedestrian-oriented commercial uses – Floors beyond the second must be residential Height Subchapter E Design Standards – Streetscape, building placement, and design standards 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 – Minimum front yard setback – Article 10 Compatibility Standards Subchapter C – Compatibility Buffer requirements will apply – 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-CO-DB90-NP Eligible Districts: Base Zoning Districts Base Zones Description CS (CS-1) Commercial Services Base Max Height 60ft Max Height with Bonus 90ft Impervious Cover 95% GR LO LR GO Community Commercial Limited Office Neighborhood Commercial General Office 60ft 40ft 40ft 60ft 90ft 70ft 70ft 90ft 90% 70% 80% 80% 4 DB90 Process Owners of eligible properties must request a rezoning to add DB90 Requires a Commission recommendation and Council action – – Notice of the rezoning will be provided pursuant to 25-1-132, which includes utility account holders and property owners located within 500 feet of the subject property Property owners within 200 feet can protest the rezoning – Housing Certification – – Prior to site …
Sr. No. Proposed by Topic Proposed Amendment Justification Notes WG Vote Tally 1 2 3 4 5 Maxwell City Staff Maxwell City Staff Woods City Staff Maxwell City Staff Add one full time employee to Zoning team. Woods Training Optional Planning Commission 101 training for PC members, possibly through Texas Municipal League or APA Texas Chapter. Rehearings for VMU cases, DB-90 and numerous additional paper districts being created all leading to increase in zoning cases. Allow for new and existing commissioners to gain valuable knowledge about planning processes, state law, and best practices to inform discussions and improve efficiency. Ensures the ongoing sovereignty of Planning Commission and similar independent commissions and ensures clear separation of oversight/influence for assigned City Staff. Brings more clarity to decision-making related to legal questions that arise at Planning Commission, and improves efficiency at meetings. Explore the establishment of the Office of the Land Use Commissions (OLUC), which will involve the transfer of existing commission liaisons and the recruitment of supplementary staff as needed. OLUC will encompass the Board of Adjustment, Planning Commission, and Zoning and Platting Commission. Additionally, the office will incorporate a specialized legal representative tasked with attending commission meetings in person, exclusively representing the best interests of the commissions. Allocate funds for a singular budgetary expense aimed at engaging a consultant. The purpose of this engagement is to conduct a comprehensive evaluation and review of all operations and methodologies within the Planning Department. The consultant will offer insights and recommendations geared towards enhancing workflow efficiency and improving work outcomes, with a focus on meeting the established timelines mandated by city regulations. Request additional funding for Planning Department outreach, specifically related to Citywide LDC changes. Improve transparency and access to Planning Commission processes. Improve efficiency in communications between Planning Commission and Planning Dept. staff and help Planning Commmission meet established timelines set by City Council. 2 2 2 2 2 Maxwell Vote Woods Vote Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Claire Hempel, Chair Planning Commission Members TO: FROM: Ray Collins Chair South Menchaca Neighborhood Plan contact team July 19, 2024 C14-2024-0088 Postponement request by SMNP contact team DATE: RE: The SMNP contact team requests a postponement from July 23, 2024 to August 13, 2024 and will seek a meeting with the applicant.
Re: C14-2024-0080 - 5931 Dillard Circle Rezoning Cathy Bartley Tue 7/23/2024 1:11 PM To: Hadri, Cynthia <Cynthia.Hadri@austintexas.gov> External Email - Exercise Caution Cynthia, Catherine Bartley 208 E Skyview Rd Sent from my iPad On Jul 20, 2024, at 7:59 PM, Please note to the planning commission that the Skyview Residents are not opposing increased density or height, only the variance to the setback requirements to 35 feet and 2 stories from the triggering property for 50 feet. Thank you!! I thought you had postponed the planning commission meeting to August 13. What is this about? Sent from my iPhone On Jul 20, 2024, at 7:52 PM, Hadri, Cynthia <Cynthia.Hadri@austintexas.gov> wrote: All, I've been notified that the Staff Report link is not going to the correct item. Please use this link to go to the Planning Commission website for the correct staff report. Best Regards, Cynthia Hadri Senior Planner | Current Planning City of Austin, Planning Department O: (512) 974-7620 Please note: E-mail correspondence to and from the City of Austin is subject to required disclosure under the Texas Public Information Act. From: Hadri, Cynthia <Cynthia.Hadri@aus ntexas.gov> Sent: Saturday, July 20, 2024 7:42 PM To: Hadri, Cynthia <Cynthia.Hadri@aus ntexas.gov> Subject: C14-2024-0080 - 5931 Dillard Circle Rezoning Good afternoon, I apologize for the delay in sending this email, I was out of the office for the end of the week. The Planning Commission (PC) agenda is attached and the Staff Report is provided in the link below. The 5931 Dillard Circle Rezoning case is Item 19 on the agenda. Please refer to page 12 for speaker registration and information regarding presentation / handout materials. Page 13 includes information about Speaker testimony time allocation and parking validation. (This item is tentatively being offered for consent as I am not aware of any opposition) Staff report: ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET (austintexas.gov) Please note, the PC meeting has the option of allowing the public to participate via telephone as well as in-person. In order to address the PC by telephone, please be sure to sign up through the speaker registration link below prior to 2 pm on Tuesday, June 11th. Please email any presentations or handouts to Interim Commission Liaison Nicole Corona Nicole.Corona@austintexas.gov by 1:00 PM day of the meeting. https://forms.office.com/g/irmTaGAqPp In-person speakers are able to sign up any time prior to 5:30 pm. Cynthia Hadri Senior Planner | Current Planning City of Aus n, Planning Department O: …
CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Joseph Bowie (Vela); Robert Thornton-V Chair (Alter, R); VACANT (Kelly), Kyle Smith (Pool), Bobbi Joe Foster (Ellis) Bill Harris(Alter), Robert Butler(Watson), Stephen Cox (Madison) REGULAR CALLED MEETING MECHANICAL AND PLUMBING BOARD Tuesday July 23 @ 9:30 AM- IN PERSON PERMITTING DEVELOPMENT CENTER/ 1st FLOOR, CONF RM 1401-1402 6310 WILHELMINA DELCO DR AUSTIN, TEXAS Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely by telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation. To register, contact rick.arzola@austintexas.gov Joseph Cooper(Fuentes), Ramon Perez(Velasquez), VACANT(Qadri) AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMUNICATION: 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 from Regular Called Meeting from June 25, 2024 DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. Austin Energy- Presentation of International Energy Conservation Code- IECC FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans 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 Rick Arzola at Development Services Department, Building Inspections, at (512) 974-2417, for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information of the Mechanical and Plumbing Board, please contact Rick Arzola at 512-974-2417
Highlights of Published Energy Code Changes Mapping the 2021 IECC to the 2024 IECC, Commercial Requirements Only Summary This guide, relevant to the City of Austin (COA), covers what are considered, at this time, to be the major changes to the published commercial energy code (IECC). Used with the Summary of Local Amendments, it is a roadmap for the development community to better understand what to expect when the new energy codes become effective. Many more changes than are represented here have been made. Some of those not listed have been requirements in Austin for some time and are now part of the national code. Others are considered relatively insignificant or are not applicable to Austin’s climate zone. Each change, whether summarized below or not, will have differing impacts on each project so it is encouraged that practitioners become familiar with the published code. Significant Changes in the 2024 IECC The ICC Board changed the development framework of the 2024 IECC and versions going forward from a governmental consensus process to a standards development process that changed the timeline and removed governmental consensus voting from the process. The code was developed through committees and subcommittees consisting of different stakeholder categories including the public, government, manufacturers, and utilities, among others. The version of the 2024 IECC voted upon by the consensus committee was appealed by various stakeholders and went through a process that ended with final decisions by the ICC board to move certain parts of the code to optional appendices that could be adopted by local jurisdictions. The 2024 IECC includes many new components that provide pathways for local jurisdictions to meet climate goals. The Department of Energy’s analysis of the ASHRAE Standard 90.1-2022 (a compliance pathway allowed in the IECC) estimates that the average savings within our climate zone from the new code will be 8.4% by energy cost and 8.8% by carbon emissions. When savings from renewable energy systems are included, the average savings within our climate zone are 14% by energy cost and 13.8% by carbon emissions. Highlights of major changes: • Mandatory renewable energy systems • Electric vehicle charging infrastructure appendix (proposed for local adoption) • Electric-ready commercial building provisions appendix (proposed for local adoption) • Demand responsive controls appendix (proposed for local adoption) • Electrical energy storage system appendix (proposed for local adoption) Section 402: Building Thermal Envelope Requirements Additional Configuration Options for Insulation Requirements …
