November 7, 2025 Maureen Meredith, Planning Jonathan Tomko, Planning & Zoning Members of the Planning Commission: The Oak Hill NPCT (OHNPCT) and OHAN object to increasing building height by adding Vertical Mixed Use (changing to MU land use and V zoning) at this key Oak Hill intersection currently home to single-story commercial properties. The OHNPCT and OHAN oppose the changes due to compounded negative impacts added onto the Re-development Exception in the Barton Creek Zone. Traffic and roadway access, the compromise of water quality at Gaines Creek, as well as electrical and water hardship in meeting existing and especially planned growth are escalating concerns. Most importantly, current land use and zoning already will bring substantial commercial as well as possible residential development up to 60 ft. from the existing 1 story development. It allows for coverage of essentially the entire 7 acres without additional height allowances despite being in the Drinking Water Protection Zone. Utilizing current allowances is more than adequate for this site, which already includes an automatic provision of SB840 that allows 378 units under current land use/zoning. This commercial lot remains auto centric without any realistic remedy due to corner traffic congestion at the intersection, inadequate and unpopular transit options, and the boxed in location. Overall, these commercial businesses are key assets to the surrounding community. There is an overabundance of MF & SF housing already built & in the pipeline. For the purpose of minimizing existing roadway congestion & pollution by maintaining nearby access to commercial, retail and restaurant space at this location, upzoning of South Towne is undesirable and opposed by the community at this time. Thank you, Leigh Ziegler, OHNPCT Chair Cynthia Wilcox, OHAN President 06 and 07 - NPA-2025-0025.02 and C14-2025-0079 -South Town Rezoning; District 81 of 1
NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN AMENDMENT REVIEW SHEET NEIGHORHOOD PLAN: Oak Hill Combined Neighborhood Plan (East Oak Hill) CASE#: NPA-2025-0025.02 DATE FILED: July 14, 2025 PROJECT NAME: South Town PC DATE: November 13, 2025 October 28, 2025 ADDRESS/ES: 4980, 5016, 5020 1/2, and 5030 W US 290 HWY WB DISTRICT AREA: 8 SITE AREA: 7.008 acres OWNER/APPLICANT: Lamy South Towne, Ltd AGENT: Armbrust & Brown, PLLC (Richard T. Suttle, Jr.) CASE MANAGER: Maureen Meredith PHONE: 512-974-2695 STAFF EMAIL: Maureen.Meredith@austintexas.gov TYPE OF AMENDMENT: Change in Future Land Use Designation From: Commercial To: Mixed Use Base District Zoning Change Related Zoning Case: C14-2025-0079 From: CS-CO-NP To: CS-MU-V-NP NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN ADOPTION DATE: December 11, 2008 CITY COUNCIL DATE: TBD ACTION: PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: November 13, 2025 - (action pending) 06 NPA-2025-0025.02 - South Town; District 81 of 34 October 28, 2025 – Postponed to November 13, 2025 on the consent agenda at the request of the Neighborhood. [P. Breton – 1st; J. Hiller – 2nd] Vote: 11-0 [A. Lan absent. One vacancy on the dais]. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff supports the Applicant’s request for Mixed Use land use. BASIS FOR STAFF’S RECOMMENDATION: The property is located at the northeast corner of West Texas Hwy 71/Southwest Parkway and South MOPAC Expressway. The site currently has a Best Buy store with several other smaller businesses. The applicant proposes to rezone the property to allow for a multifamily development. The proposed residential development will provide additional housing for the City and the planning area. The applicant’s request to change the future land use map from Commercial to Mixed Use is supported by staff because this land use is appropriate adjacent to two major highways. 06 NPA-2025-0025.02 - South Town; District 82 of 34 Below are goals from the Oak Hill Combined Neighborhood Plan staff believe supports the applicant’s request: Land Use Goals: 06 NPA-2025-0025.02 - South Town; District 83 of 34 Housing Goals: LAND USE DESCRIPTIONS: EXISTING LAND USE: Commercial Lots or parcels containing retail sales, services, hotel/motels and all recreational services that are predominantly privately owned and operated for profit (for example, theaters and bowling alleys). Included are private institutional uses (convalescent homes and rest homes in which medical or surgical services are not a main function of the institution), but not hospitals. Purpose 1. Encourage employment centers, commercial activities, and other non‐ residential development to locate along major thoroughfares; and 2. Reserve limited areas for intense, auto‐oriented commercial …
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET CASE: C14-2025-0079 (South Town Rezoning) DISTRICT: 8 ADDRESS: 4980, 5016, 5020 ½, and 5030 West U.S. Hwy 290 Westbound ZONING FROM: CS-CO-NP TO: CS-MU-V-CO-NP SITE AREA: approximately 7.008 acres (approximately 305,268 square feet) PROPERTY OWNER: LAMY South Towne, Ltd. AGENT: Armbrust & Brown, PLLC (Richard T. Suttle, Jr.) CASE MANAGER: Jonathan Tomko (512) 974-1057, jonathan.tomko@austintexas.gov STAFF RECOMMEDATION: Staff recommends granting general commercial services-mixed use-vertical mixed use building-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (CS-MU-V-CO-NP) combining district zoning. The conditional overlay would prohibit the following 26 uses: - Agricultural sales and services - Automotive repair services - Automotive washing (of any kind) - Bail bond - Building maintenance services - Campground - Club or lodge - Commercial off-street parking - Construction sales and services - Drop-off recycling collection facility - Equipment repair services - Equipment sales - Exterminating services - Funeral services - Kennels - Laundry services - Limited warehousing/distribution - Monument retail sales - Outdoor entertainment - Pawn shop services - Recreational equipment maintenance & storage - Recreation equipment sales - Research services - Service station - Vehicle storage - Veterinary services PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: October 28, 2025: Neighborhood postponement request to November 13, 2025 granted. November 13, 2025: Case is scheduled to be heard by Planning Commission. CITY COUNCIL ACTION: TBD ORDINANCE NUMBER: N/A 07 C14-2025-0079 - South Town Rezoning; District 81 of 10 ISSUES: N/A CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: The property in question is currently approximately 65,000 square feet of commercial shopping constructed in the 1990s with approximately 80,000 square feet of paved parking and approximately 10,000 square feet of commercial outparcels with an additional approximately 20,000 square feet of paved parking. It is bound to the northwest, west, and south by highways and a major highway interchange of W. US 290 Hwy. and South Mopac Expy. (ASMP Level 4 roadways maintained by TxDOT). To the north and northeast is Gaines Creek Greenbelt Open Space. To the east is an approximately 135,000 square feet of commercial shopping (Sam’s warehouse club) constructed in approximately 1991 with approximately 200,000 square feet of paved parking. To the south are additional commercial outparcels. South of W. US 290 Hwy. is a Wal-Mart and additional intense commercial development. BASIS OF RECOMMENDATION: Zoning should promote the policy of locating retail and more intensive zoning near the intersections of arterial roadways or at the intersections of arterials and major collectors. Intensive multi-family zoning should …
November 13, 2025 Re: Zoning Request – CASE: C14-2024-0160 (1000 Red River) Dear Chair and Commissioners of the Austin Planning Commission, On behalf of the Red River Cultural District, we are writing to share our formal recommendations on CASE: C14-2024-0160 (1000 Red River). The Red River Cultural District (RRCD) is a vibrant cultural tourism and entertainment area that stretches along Red River Street from 4th Street to 15th Street, bounded by Interstate 35 to the east and extending west to Neches Street and Trinity Street. This cultural corridor—known as Austin’s “Music Mile”—connects a collection of Austin’s independent live music venues, hospitality services, and bars and restaurants, with the Moody Center marking its northern end. The District is home to the German Texan Heritage Society, the Austin Symphony and the First Baptist Church and the expanding Waterloo Park and Greenway. The Austin City Council formally established the Cultural District in 2013, and in 2020, the Texas Commission on the Arts (TCA) designated it as an official State Cultural District. As a 501(c)(3) charitable organization, the RRCD is managed by the Red River Merchants’ Association, which seeks to celebrate, preserve and evolve Red River’s creative, business and music ecosystem sustainably. The site at 1000 Red River represents a unique opportunity to serve as a catalyst along the Red River Cultural District corridor, particularly as the Innovation District, Medical District Campus, and Waterloo Greenway continue to evolve. Located within Austin’s rapidly developing eastern downtown, this area is at the heart of several transformative initiatives that are reshaping the city’s cultural and economic landscape. The Palm District Plan provides significant guidance on a vision and priorities for this area but realizing its full potential will require collaboration among city leaders, developers, cultural partners, and community stakeholders. 08 C14-2024-0160 - 1000 Red River Street; District 91 of 3 RRCD understands today’s action is a zoning request, and while we support the general request of the applicant, we want to emphasize the importance of a broader vision—one that celebrates culture, innovation, and evolution, while remaining grounded in the authentic cultural roots that define Austin. Our priorities include encouraging mixed-use development that enhances pedestrian-scale activation with the future connection to Waterloo Greenway trail system and fosters a vibrant and diverse walkable environment. With the site spanning a full City block and 3 acres, the site serves as a main connector from Austin’s Convention Center, along the Cultural …
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET CASE: C14-2024-0160 (1000 Red River) DISTRICT: 9 ADDRESS: 1001 Trinity Street, 416 ½ East 10th Street, 502 ½ East 10th Street, 1000 Red River, 1001 ½ Red River Street, 1018 Red River Street, 1020 Red River Street, 503 East 11th Street, 505 East 11th Street, 509 ½ East 11th Street, 516 ½ East 11th Street ZONING FROM: DMU, CS, CS-1, MF-4 TO: DMU SITE AREA: 4.01 acres (174,675.6sq. ft.) PROPERTY OWNER: Austin Real Estate Acquisitions LLC AGENT: Jackson Walker LLP (Pamela Madere) CASE MANAGER: Beverly Villela (512-978-0740, Beverly.Villela@austintexas.gov) STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommendation is to grant Downtown Mixed Use (DMU) district zoning. See the Basis of Recommendation section below. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: November 13, 2025: October 14, 2025: APPROVED APPLICANT’S REQUEST FOR A POSTPONEMENT to NOVEMBER 13, 2025 ON THE CONSENT AGENDA [A. POWELL; F. MAXWELL – 2ND] (10-0) P. HOWARD, J. HILLER – ABSENT WITH ONE VACANCY ON THE DAIS. April 22, 2025: APPROVED APPLICANT’S REQUEST FOR AN INDEFINITE POSTPONEMENT ON THE CONSENT AGENDA. [F. MAXWELL; C. HANEY – 2ND] (11-0) N. BARRERA-RAMIREZ OFF THE DIAS; C. HEMPEL – ABSENT CITY COUNCIL ACTION: TBD ORDINANCE NUMBER: No. ISSUES: N/A CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: 08 C14-2024-0160 - 1000 Red River Street; District 91 of 13 C14-2024-0160 Page 2 The property in question consists of approximately 4.01 acres at 1001 Trinity Street, 416 ½ East 10th Street, 502 ½ East 10th Street, 1000 Red River, 1001 ½ Red River Street, 1018 Red River Street, 1020 Red River Street, 503 East 11th Street, 505 East 11th Street, 509 ½ East 11th Street and 516 ½ East 11th Street located within the Core/Waterfront District of the Downtown Austin Plan (DAP). It is currently zoned DMU, CS, CS-1, and MF-4 and the applicant is requesting DMU zoning across the entire tract to establish a single cohesive district for future redevelopment. The site is currently developed with two large office buildings constructed by the State of Texas to house the Teacher Retirement Systems facilities, which remain the current occupant. The property occupies a full city block bounded by Red River Street, East 10th Street, Trinity Street, and East 11th Street, within a highly connected portion of downtown Austin. The Downtown Austin Plan recommends DMU zoning for this location. The Core/Waterfront District is envisioned as the region’s premier employment, cultural, and visitor center, supported by policies such as: • AU-5 (maintaining Downtown’s …
To: From: Date: MEMORANDUM Planning Commissioners Jonathan Tomko, Planner Principal, Austin Planning November 6, 2025 Subject: Staff Postponement Request Woodward Mixed Use Flats (C14-2025-0051) The case above has been scheduled for a public hearing during the November 13, 2025, Planning Commission Meeting. Staff requests a postponement of the above-referenced rezoning case to the December 9, 2025, Planning Commission Meeting, so staff can conduct additional due diligence before developing a staff recommendation. This postponement request was made in a timely manner and meets the Planning Commission’s policy. cc: Joi Harden, Zoning Officer 09 C14-2025-0051 - Woodward Mixed Use Flats; District 31 of 1
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET CASE: C14-2025-0098(RCT) - 600 Harthan RCT DISTRICT: 9 ZONING: CS-MU-CO-HD-NP ADDRESS: 600 Harthan Street PROPERTY OWNER: 1214 West 6th, LP SITE AREA: 0.28 acres (12,197 sq.ft.) AGENT: Armbrust & Brown, PLLC (Richard T. Suttle, Jr.) CASE MANAGER: Cynthia Hadri 512-974-7620, Cynthia.hadri@austintexas.gov REQUEST: The applicant is requesting a termination of the restrictive covenant conditions for this property. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends the proposed termination of the public restrictive covenant. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: November 13, 2025: CITY COUNCIL ACTION: ORDINANCE NUMBER: ISSUES: N/A CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: The applicant is requesting to terminate/delete a public restrictive covenant that was recorded in 1984 on Lots and 3 of the Taylor-Smith subdivision (Please see Applicant’s Summary Letter – Exhibit C). This covenant added building restrictions to Lot 3. Building restrictions included a 6 foot setback from the common boundary line. However, in 2018 Lots 3 and 4 were re-subdivided into one lot which removed the common boundary line. (Please see Public Restrictive Covenant - Exhibit D). 10 C14-2025-0098(RCT) - 600 Harthan RCT; District 9 1 of 12 C14-2025-0098(RCT) 2 The staff recommends the applicant’s request to delete the conditions of this public restrictive covenant. Since this restrictive covenant was executed and recorded, the property in question has been re-subdivided. The area under consideration is now known as Lot A of the Amended Plat of Lots 3 and 4 Taylor-Smith subdivision. The staff supports the deletion of this public restrictive covenant because items listed in this public restrictive covenant will now be regulated under the zoning district site development standards and other requirements stipulated by the Land Development Code. The applicant agrees with the staff’s recommendation. EXISTING ZONING AND LAND USES: Site North South East West ZONING CS-MU-CO-HD-NP MF-4-H-HD-NP; SF-3-H-HD-NP CS-MU-CO-HD-NP; CS-MU-CO-V-NP; PUD-NP CS-MU-CO-HD-NP CS-MU-CO-V-NP LAND USES Office; Retail Multifamily Residential; Single Family Residential Office; Retail; Storage Office; Retail; Personal Improvement Services Office; Retail NEIGHBORHOOD PLANNING AREA: Old West Austin WATERSHED: Lady Bird Lake (Urban) SCENIC ROADWAY: No CAPITOL VIEW CORRIDOR: Yes (Mopac Bridge – SDCC) SCHOOLS: Austin Independent School District Mathews Elementary School O Henry Middle School Austin High School COMMUNITY REGISTRY LIST: Austin Independent School District Austin Neighborhoods Council Friends of Austin Neighborhoods Homeless Neighborhood Association Old West Austin Neighborhood Association Old West Austin Neighborhood Plan Contact Team Preservation Austin Shoal Creek Conservancy 10 C14-2025-0098(RCT) - 600 Harthan RCT; District 9 2 of 12 C14-2025-0098(RCT) 3 AREA CASE …
1 City Staff Watershed Protection Building Services Liz Johnston, Leslie Lilly, Elizabeth Funk Matt Hollon, Sean Watson Austin Energy Green Building Garret Jaynes, Heidi Kasper Development Services Department Farhana Biswas Kit Johnson, Nate Jackson Animal Services Emery Sadkin Planning Jordan Feldman 2 Resolution 20241121-073 ▪ Came out of a recommendation from a working group and Resolution 20210902-050 on Lights Out Austin ▪ Directs staff to: ▪ Update on Light’s Out Austin ▪ Explore integration of bird-friendly building techniques for new low-rise, mid-rise and high-rise buildings ▪ Conduct a feasibility analysis on the potential impacts of these standards ▪ Seek input from stakeholders, including developers, environmental organizations, and the public. 3 Migration and Habitat ▪ Austin was designated a Bird City in 2023 ▪ Austin within North America’s Central Flyway ▪ Over 400 species of birds ▪ Edwards Plateau and the Blackland Prairies habitat ▪ Premier destination for birdwatchers throughout most of the year. ▪ Birding generates more than $5 billion in annual ecotourism revenue in Texas ($279 billion nationwide) 4 The Problem ▪ Birds do not perceive glass as a barrier. ▪ In daytime, birds encounter reflective or translucent glass. ▪ At night, birds encounter artificial sources of light. ▪ Birds fly to these confusing features without seeing the glass barriers. ▪ The collision is deadly. An estimated 1 billion birds die every year. 5 Solutions Glass Strategies Bird-friendly design includes: ▪ Reducing the use of glass ▪ Reducing glass exposure (using solar shading, external insect/solar screens, louvers, etc.) ▪ Incorporating bird-friendly signals (markers) in or on the glass ▪ UV coating, glazing, and etched or fritted glass patterns that follow the "2x2 rule” 7 Lighting Exterior ▪ Eliminate uplighting, use fully shielded fixtures that direct light downward, and avoid event searchlights ▪ Use lighting management systems that can automatically reduce non-essential lighting during peak migration ▪ Also beneficial to bats and lightning bugs year-round ▪ Use warmer lightbulbs (as white/blue light can disorient birds) Interior ▪ Program automatic controls with timers and occupancy sensors ▪ Use window treatments to reduce light spillage ▪ Schedule janitorial services during daylight hours 8 Benchmarking What have other cities done? New York City (2021) Arlington County, VA ▪ 90% of the first 75 feet of a new building’s ▪ Bird friendly design tied to voluntary envelope use bird-friendly materials, including alterations to existing glazing. density bonus incentives ▪ Evaluates facade 8 and 36 …
RESPONSE TO COUNCIL RESOLUTION 20241121-073 BIRD-FRIENDLYDESIGN REPORT11 Briefing regarding Staff’s response to Council Resolution 20241121-0731 of 37 10/15/2025 Response to 20241121-073 Table of Contents Executive Summary .............................................................................................................................. 4 Overview of Bird Friendly Design .......................................................................................................... 5 Migration and Habitat in Austin............................................................................................................ 5 Glass and Building Design Elements ..................................................................................................... 6 Lighting Standards to Minimize Light Pollution .................................................................................... 9 Behavioral practices ............................................................................................................................ 10 Benchmarking Report on Bird Friendly Design in North America ....................................................... 11 New York City, NY ............................................................................................................................... 11 Madison, WI ........................................................................................................................................ 12 Portland, ME ....................................................................................................................................... 12 Berkeley, CA ........................................................................................................................................ 13 Toronto, ON ........................................................................................................................................ 13 Arlington County, VA........................................................................................................................... 14 Bird Friendly Design in Austin ............................................................................................................. 15 Austin Energy Green Building ............................................................................................................. 15 Lights Out Austin! ................................................................................................................................ 16 Site Specific Regulations ..................................................................................................................... 16 Glass and Lighting Requirements in Code ........................................................................................... 17 Case Studies of Bird Friendly Projects in Austin.................................................................................. 17 Considerations for New Construction ................................................................................................. 19 Co-Benefits of Bird Friendly Design .................................................................................................... 19 The 100/100/100 rule ......................................................................................................................... 21 Best Practices for Low-, Mid-, and High-Rise Buildings ...................................................................... 21 Feasibility of Bird Friendly Building in Austin ....................................................................................... 23 Cost Estimates ..................................................................................................................................... 23 Building Plan Review ........................................................................................................................... 25 Inspection and Compliance ................................................................................................................. 26 Education ............................................................................................................................................ 26 Stakeholder Engagement .................................................................................................................... 26 Boards and Commissions ................................................................................................................... 28 Staff Considerations ........................................................................................................................... 29 1. Land Development Code Amendment ............................................................................................ 29 11 Briefing regarding Staff’s response to Council Resolution 20241121-0732 of 37 10/15/2025 Response to 20241121-073 2. Austin Energy Green Building Program and Policy Updates ........................................................... 29 3. Residential Educational Campaign .................................................................................................. 30 Contributors: ..................................................................................................................................... 31 References:........................................................................................................................................ 32 Appendix A: Benchmarking Data and Regulations ............................................................................... 33 Appendix B: Austin Energy Green Building Program Requirements ..................................................... 34 Appendix C: Stakeholder Engagement Plan ........................................................................................ 36 Appendix D: Bird Friendly Design for Residential ................................................................................. 37 11 Briefing regarding Staff’s response to Council Resolution 20241121-0733 of 37 10/15/2025 Response to 20241121-073 Executive Summary implementation, In response to City Council Resolution 20241121-073, staff conducted comprehensive research on bird- friendly building design including stakeholder engagement with developers, environmental organizations, and the public through virtual sessions, public tours of the Austin Airport IT building, and professional roundtable discussions in collaboration with the American Institute of Architects (AIA). The following analysis provides an overview of the impact that building collisions have on bird populations and how Austin can address the problem through assessing local case studies, cost feasibility, and regulatory frameworks from peer cities including New York, Madison, Portland, Toronto, Berkeley, and Arlington County, VA. The report explores …
1 City Staff Watershed Protection Building Services Liz Johnston, Leslie Lilly, Elizabeth Funk Matt Hollon, Sean Watson Austin Energy Green Building Garret Jaynes, Heidi Kasper Development Services Department Farhana Biswas Kit Johnson, Nate Jackson Animal Services Emery Sadkin Planning Jordan Feldman 2 Resolution 20241121-073 ▪ Came out of a recommendation from a working group and Resolution 20210902-050 on Lights Out Austin ▪ Directs staff to: ▪ Update on Light’s Out Austin ▪ Explore integration of bird-friendly building techniques for new low-rise, mid-rise and high-rise buildings ▪ Conduct a feasibility analysis on the potential impacts of these standards ▪ Seek input from stakeholders, including developers, environmental organizations, and the public. 3 Migration and Habitat ▪ Austin was designated a Bird City in 2023 ▪ Austin within North America’s Central Flyway ▪ Over 400 species of birds ▪ Edwards Plateau and the Blackland Prairies habitat ▪ Premier destination for birdwatchers throughout most of the year. ▪ Birding generates more than $5 billion in annual ecotourism revenue in Texas ($279 billion nationwide) 4 The Problem ▪ Birds do not perceive glass as a barrier. ▪ In daytime, birds encounter reflective or translucent glass. ▪ At night, birds encounter artificial sources of light. ▪ Birds fly to these confusing features without seeing the glass barriers. ▪ The collision is deadly. An estimated 1 billion birds die every year. 5 Solutions Glass Strategies Bird-friendly design includes: ▪ Reducing the use of glass ▪ Reducing glass exposure (using solar shading, external insect/solar screens, louvers, etc.) ▪ Incorporating bird-friendly signals (markers) in or on the glass ▪ UV coating, glazing, and etched or fritted glass patterns that follow the "2x2 rule” 7 Design Strategies ▪ Incorporate physical barriers and architectural design that improve glass visibility ▪ Options include: ▪ Exterior screens ▪ Shutters ▪ Awnings ▪ Facades ▪ Structural shading systems Tracy Aviary, Salt Lake City, Utah 8 Lighting Exterior ▪ Eliminate uplighting, use fully shielded fixtures that direct light downward, and avoid event searchlights ▪ Use lighting management systems that can automatically reduce non-essential lighting during peak migration ▪ Also beneficial to bats and lightning bugs year-round ▪ Use warmer lightbulbs (as white/blue light can disorient birds) Interior ▪ Program automatic controls with timers and occupancy sensors ▪ Use window treatments to reduce light spillage ▪ Schedule janitorial services during daylight hours 9 Benchmarking What have other cities done? New York City (2021) Arlington County, VA …
RULES OF PROCEDURE THE CITY PLANNING COMMISSION AUSTIN, TEXAS 1.000 MEETINGS 1.100 The regular meetings of the Commission shall be held on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month at 6:00 p.m., unless otherwise determined by the Commission. 1.200 If the Commission’s workload requires a meeting to continue beyond the scheduled time, the meeting may be reconvened on the following day. The continued meeting shall be considered a continuation of the same session. Before adjourning the initial meeting, the Commission shall announce the exact time and location for reconvening. 1.300 Special meetings may be called by the Chair and shall be called upon the request of three or more Commissioners. 1.400 Written notice of any meeting shall be sent to all Commissioners at least two days in advance. 1.500 The Commission shall consider its regular meeting in the following order: 1. Determination of Quorum and Call to Order 2. Roll Call 3. Chair Announcements 4. General Public Communication (3 minutes per speaker; no donation of time) 5. Reading of Proposed Consent Agenda 6. Vote and Disposal of Consent Agenda, including Minutes 7. Determination of Discussion Postponement Items 8. Discussion Cases (including Staff Presentations, Applicant or Applicant Representative Presentations, and Public Comment) 9. Other Business 10. Adjournment 1.501 Except for Call to Order, General Public Communication, and Adjournment, items may be taken out of order with unanimous consent or by a two-thirds vote of the Commission. For unanimous consent, the Chair may ask if there is any objection to the proposed action, and if there is none, announce the result. 1.502 The Consent Agenda may be acted upon by one vote without separate discussion, unless an item is pulled for individual consideration. 1.600 Staff shall follow the sequence established in § 1.500. Staff shall also notify interested parties in advance that items appearing later in the agenda may be postponed to a future meeting. 1.700 After consideration of the Consent Agenda and Postponements, the Chair may address interested parties regarding matters remaining on the agenda and recommend that matters be postponed to the next Commission meeting. 1.800 At 10:00 PM, the Commission may, in its discretion, extend the meeting if necessary. 2.000 AGENDA AND BACKUP 2.100 Preliminary backup documents for all items requiring Commission consideration, including neighborhood plan amendments, rezonings, historic zonings, PUD amendments, conditional use permits, site plan approvals, restrictive covenant amendments, variances, and appeals, shall be in writing …
RULES OF PROCEDURE THE CITY PLANNING COMMISSION AUSTIN, TEXAS 1.000 MEETINGS 1.100 The regular meetings of the Commission shall be held on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month at 6:00 p.m., unless otherwise decided determined by the Commission. 1.200 If it should become necessary because of workload that any regular meeting be continued to the following day, such a meeting will reconvene on the day following and this second meeting shall be considered as part of the same session. The Planning Commission shall state the time and location certain for the second meeting prior to ending the first meetingIf the Commission’s workload requires a meeting to continue beyond the scheduled time, the meeting may be reconvened on the following day. The continued meeting shall be considered a continuation of the same session. Before adjourning the initial meeting, the Commission shall announce the exact time and location for reconvening. 1.300 Special meetings may be called by the Chair and shall be called if requiredupon the request by of three or more Commissioners. 1.400 Notices of meetings shall be in writing and Written notice of any meeting shall be sent to all Commissioners at least two days in advance of the meetings. 1.500 The Commission shall consider matters before it at its regular meeting according toin the following ordscheduler and shall hear matters in the order of business: . The schedule shall be posted according to the following schedule, but may be modified at any meeting by unanimous consent of members present. 1. Determination of Quorum and Call to Order 2. Roll Call 3. Chair Announcements 1.4.General Approval of MinutesPublic Communication (3 minutes per speaker; , with no donation of time) 5. Reading of Proposed Consent Agenda Formatted: Indent: Left: 0.5", Hanging: 0.5" Formatted: Indent: Hanging: 0.5" Formatted: Indent: Left: 0.5", Hanging: 0.44" Formatted: Indent: Left: 0", First line: 0.5" 6. Vote and DisposalApproval of Consent Agenda, including Minutes 2.7.Agenda and PostponementsDetermination of Discussion Postponement Items 3.8.Discussion and Action on Neighborhood Plans and Associated Zoning Cases (including Staff Presentations, Applicant or Applicant Representative Presentations, and Public Comment) Discussion and Action on Ordinance Amendments Zoning Cases Subdivision Cases Site Plan Cases Commission Requested Briefings Staff Initiated Briefings 9. Other Business 10. Adjournment 1.56010 An item eExcept for Call to Order, General Public Formatted: Indent: Left: 1" Communication, and Adjournment, items may be taken out of its proper order withthrough unanimous consent …
PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR CALLED MEETING THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 2025 The Planning Commission convened in a regular meeting on Thursday, November 13, 2025, at Austin City Hall, Boards and Commissions, Room 1101, 301 W. Second Street, in Austin, Texas. Chair Woods called the Planning Commission Meeting to order at 6:02 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Alice Woods Casey Haney Imad Ahmed Brian Bedrosian Peter Breton Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Nadia Barrera-Ramirez Joshua Hiller Anna Lan Adam Powell Danielle Skidmore Commissioners Absent: Patrick Howard Felicity Maxwell Ex-Officio Members in Attendance: Jessica Cohen Ex-Officio Members in Attendance: Candace Hunter 1 Vacancy on the Dais 1 PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Philip Wiley - Clarified the long history of ongoing historic district planning in Judges Hill and provided past city materials to show the area has been actively studied. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Planning Commission and City Council joint meeting on April 11, 2024, the minutes of the Planning Commission and City Council joint meeting on February 4, 2025, the minutes of the Planning Commission special called meeting on April 29, 2025, and the minutes of the Planning Commission regular meeting on October 28, 2025. The minutes from the meeting of April 11, 2024, February 4, 2025, April 29, 2025 and October 28, 2025, were approved on the consent agenda on Commissioner Breton’s motion, Commissioner Bedrosian’s second, on a 10-0 vote. Secretary Maxwell and Commissioner Howard was absent. 1 vacancy on the dais. PUBLIC HEARINGS 2. Plan Amendment: NPA-2025-0016.01 - P & P .72; District 3 Location: 905 Shady Lane, Boggy Creek Watershed; Govalle/Johnston Terrace Combined (Govalle) Neighborhood Planning Area Owner/Applicant: United Association Plumbers & Pipefitters Local #286 Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: Bennett Consulting (Rodney Bennett) Single Family to Mixed Use/Office land use Recommended Maureen Meredith, 512-974-2695, maureen.meredith@austintexas.gov Austin Planning The motion to approve Staff’s recommendation of Mixed Use/Office land use for NPA- 2025-0016.01 - P & P .72, located at 905 Shady Lane, was approved on the consent agenda on Commissioner Breton’s motion, Commissioner Bedrosian’s second, on a 10-0 vote. Secretary Maxwell and Commissioner Howard was absent. 1 vacancy on the dais. 3. Rezoning: Location: C14-2025-0073 - P & P .72; District 3 905 Shady Lane, Boggy Creek Watershed; Govalle/Johnston Terrace Combined (Govalle) Neighborhood Planning Area Owner/Applicant: United Association Plumbers & Pipefitters Local #286 Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: Bennett Consulting (Rodney Bennett) SF-3-NP to LO-MU-CO-NP Recommended Jonathan Tomko, 512-974-1057, …
RCA Cover Sheet for ZWAC-Revised May 2022 DIGITAL PLATFORM FOR WASTE AND COLLECTION SERVICES Council: 11/20/2025 ZWAC: 11/12/2025 OVERVIEW 1. Requested Contract Term, Authorization, and Current Budget Length of contract and total authorization: Authorize a contract for Digital Platform for Waste and Collection Services for Austin Resource Recovery Department with Routeware, Inc., for a term of 3 years in an amount not to exceed $594,000. ARR current fiscal year budget: Funding in the amount of $198,000 is available in the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Operating Budget of Austin Resource Recovery. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. 2. Solicitation Information Solicitation No: N/A # of bids received: N/A # of non-responsive bids received: N/A Length of time solicitation was out on the street: N/A Was the time extended? N/A Issued date: N/A Closed date: N/A Major Scope Change(s): The following items have been added to the SOW: • An appointment scheduler that allows customers to schedule appointments at the Recycle and Reuse Drop-off Center; • A special collections tool that allows customers to schedule on-demand bulk, brush and HHW; • A waste sorting game that allows customers to test their sorting knowledge; and • A mobile app for customers to access all the ReCollect tools easily. 3. Previous/Current Contract Information Previous contract: Yes Contract number: NC200000022 Contract length and authorization: 5 Years with one 1-year holdover, $372,998.02 Contract actual spend: $317,589.04 Current status: Active, new contract needed due to current contract expiring. Contract execution date: 12/04/2019 Contract expiration date: 12/03/2025 RCA Cover Sheet for ZWAC-Revised May 2022 4. Notes/Other This contract will provide Austin Resource Recovery (ARR) with a mobile application, which allows customers to view their collection schedules; schedule bulk, brush and household and hazardous waste collection; schedule appointments at the Recycle and Reuse Drop-off Center; and search proper disposal methods for various items. The platform also enables ARR to send time-sensitive alerts and service updates directly to users. This contract supports the City’s efforts to keep residents informed and educated about their solid waste services, promotes proper disposal, recycling and waste management practices. While some vendors may offer individual components of these services, no other vendor delivers the full suite of features in a single, integrated package. The full suite of required includes customer collection calendars, service alert messaging, collection features reminders, campaign messaging, a disposal lookup tool, a waste sorting game, …
City of Austin Recommendation for Action File #: 25-2417, Agenda Item #: 49. 11/20/2025(cid:4) Posting Language Approve an ordinance amending the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Austin Resource Recovery Operating Budget Special Revenue Fund (Ordinance No. 20250813-008) to accept and appropriate $35,000 in grant funds from Keep Austin Beautiful (KAB), a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization, for the purchase and installation of public litter and recycling containers. Funding: $35,000 is available from KAB. A City funding match is not required. Lead Department Austin Resource Recovery Fiscal Note Funding in the amount of $35,000 is available from Keep Austin Beautiful. A City funding match is not required. A fiscal note is attached. Prior Council Action: Click or tap here to enter text. For More Information: Richard McHale, Director, Austin Resource Recovery, 512-974-4301; Amy Slagle, Assistant Director, Austin Resource Recovery, 512-974-4302. Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: Click or tap here to enter text. Additional Backup Information: Keep Austin Beautiful (KAB) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to engaging the community in building a cleaner, more beautiful Austin through education, volunteerism, and community partnerships. Established in 1985, KAB works collaboratively with residents, schools, and local businesses to promote litter prevention, waste reduction, and environmental stewardship. Each year, the organization mobilizes thousands of volunteers in citywide cleanup and beautification events, provides environmental education programs to students, and supports neighborhood groups in local improvement projects. Through these initiatives, Keep Austin Beautiful plays a vital role in enhancing the city’s sustainability goals and strengthening community pride across Austin. Keep Austin Beautiful (KAB) will grant to the City of Austin $35,000 for the purchase and installation of public litter and recycling containers. Austin Resource Recovery (ARR) will support the procurement, placement, installation, and ongoing maintenance of the litter and recycling containers in locations consistent with City operational priorities. ARR and KAB will collaborate on container branding with both organizations’ logos displayed to recognize the partnership and grant support. City of Austin Page 1 of 1 Printed on 11/6/2025 powered by Legistar™ DRAFT(cid:5) (cid:6)
Towards a Circular City Maddie Morgan Circular Economy Program Manager Why we do this work Zero Waste Goal Reduce waste by 90% Climate Equity Plan Net-zero community- wide greenhouse gas emissions by 2040 New Plastics Economy Global Commitment Reduce & eliminate problematic plastics 2 3 Circular Economy Program Support Circular Businesses Change Behavior Lead by Example 4 Supporting Circular Businesses and Entrepreneurs In partnership with Economic Development Technical assistance Conduct individual business consultations to understand challenges, growth opportunities, and provide resources Entrepreneurs, small to medium sized enterprises, nonprofits Goal: meet with 20 enterprises quarterly 6 Roundtables and networking events Host roundtables and workshops, as time and bandwidth allows Circular Connect and Share: annual networking and professional development event 7 Circular Showcase Est. 2020 Pitch competition for circular businesses $10,000 cash prize Applications open thru November 16. Eligibility requirements: Focused on circular economy, zero waste or sustainability In operation for at least 12 months < $500,000 in lifetime outside funding Annual revenue between $35,000 and $250,000 or raised > $100,000 to date Located within Austin city limits www.austintexas.gov/circularshowcase Save the date! May 14, 2026 8 Circular Accelerator Est. 2023 Three-month program with evening workshops and business coaching Culminates in soft pitch; top 3 earn spot in Showcase to compete for $2,000 Applications open thru November 16 Eligibility requirements: Idea focused on circular economy, zero waste or sustainability Annual revenue < $35,000 Outside funding < $35,000 Founder or representative lives or attends school in Austin city limits www.austintexas.gov/circularshowcase 9 Encouraging Circular Behaviors Austin Reuse Directory Online resource for Austinites to find where to donate, buy used, rent, refill and fix items. ~550 listings Annual campaign Recently added ability to track what search combinations people are making FY25: Added 50 new listings 22,500 visitors 10% return rate Newly added community event calendar featuring reuse, repair and upcycling events in the area www.austinreusedirectory.com 11 12 13 MoveOutATX Est. 2018 End-of-July program to rehome usable items during West Campus move-out Host temporary donation stations Partner with 6-10 reuse organizations Facilitate the Free Furniture Market (est’d in 2022) Tons diverted Furniture pieces rehomed Economic value 21.5 271 819 3,738 $46,537 $639,247 FY25 Since FY18 austintexas.gov/moveoutatx 14 Fix-It Austin Est. Fall 2015 Repair education …
To: From: Date: Zero Waste Advisory Commission Richard McHale, Director, Austin Resource Recovery November 12, 2025 Subject: Director’s Monthly Report to the Zero Waste Advisory Commission Circular Accelerator and Showcase Applications Open The City of Austin offers pathways to support circular entrepreneurs and small to mid-sized enterprises. Opportunities to compete for cash prizes and improve their circular business ideas through workshops and technical assistance is available every year through the Circular Showcase and Circular Accelerator programs. Applications will be open October 13 to November 16. For more information visit https://austintexas.gov/circularshowcase. Brownfields Community Wide Assessment Grant The City of Austin was awarded a $500,000 grant from the EPA to assess and sustainably reuse brownfield sites. Brownfields are defined as real property where expansion, redevelopment, or reuse may be hindered by the potential presence of hazardous substances, pollutants, or contaminants. Over a four-year period, this funding will support environmental site assessments, asbestos and lead paint surveys, as well as cleanup and reuse planning. These efforts facilitate turning underutilized properties into assets benefitting the community, including affordable housing, parkland, and green spaces. Learn more at: https://www.austintexas.gov/brownfields International Organization for Standardization (ISO) Certification The department is seeking possible certification from the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) in December 2025. ISO is a non-governmental body that establishes voluntary standards to ensure quality, safety, and efficiency across products, services, and systems. Solid Waste Service departments in San Antinio and Dallas have achieved this certification demonstrating commitment to improve ISO operational efficiency and at: https://www.iso.org/home.html. confidence. More information on customer increase Fix-It Austin Toy Hospital On November 9 from 1 to 3 p.m. Fix-It Austin hosted a Toy Hospital. Residents learned how to repair broken toys with guidance from skilled volunteers. Learn more at: https://www.austintexas.gov/fixit. Cyclovia ATX On November 8, Austin Resource Recovery provided full-service support for Cyclovia ATX (formerly Viva Streets). Trash and recycling bins were placed across nine designated zones within the Mueller neighborhood and surrounding areas. Additionally. street sweeping services were be provided for bike lanes for the event. Veterans Day Parade On November 11, The Veterans Day Parade was held on Congress Avenue. Austin Resource Recovery staff and vehicles participated in the parade and provided street sweeping services. Central City District Plan: Open Houses Austin Resource Recovery will partner with Austin Planning at their upcoming Open Houses for the Central City District Plan. The in-person event will take place at ACC Rio Grande …
To: From: Date: Zero Waste Advisory Commission Richard McHale, Director, Austin Resource Recovery November 12, 2025 Subject: Director’s Monthly Report to the Zero Waste Advisory Commission Circular Accelerator and Showcase Applications Open The City of Austin offers pathways to support circular entrepreneurs and small to mid-sized enterprises. Opportunities to compete for cash prizes and improve their circular business ideas through workshops and technical assistance is available every year through the Circular Showcase and Circular Accelerator programs. Applications will be open October 13 to November 16. For more information visit https://austintexas.gov/circularshowcase. Brownfields Community Wide Assessment Grant The City of Austin was awarded a $500,000 grant from the EPA to assess and sustainably reuse brownfield sites. Brownfields are defined as real property where expansion, redevelopment, or reuse may be hindered by the potential presence of hazardous substances, pollutants, or contaminants. Over a four-year period, this funding will support environmental site assessments, asbestos and lead paint surveys, as well as cleanup and reuse planning. These efforts facilitate turning underutilized properties into assets benefitting the community, including affordable housing, parkland, and green spaces. Learn more at: https://www.austintexas.gov/brownfields International Organization for Standardization (ISO) Certification The department is seeking possible certification from the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) in December 2025. ISO is a non-governmental body that establishes voluntary standards to ensure quality, safety, and efficiency across products, services, and systems. Solid Waste Service departments in San Antinio and Dallas have achieved this certification demonstrating commitment to improve ISO operational efficiency and at: https://www.iso.org/home.html. confidence. More information on customer increase Fix-It Austin Toy Hospital On November 9 from 1 to 3 p.m. Fix-It Austin hosted a Toy Hospital. Residents learned how to repair broken toys with guidance from skilled volunteers. Learn more at: https://www.austintexas.gov/fixit. Cyclovia ATX On November 8, Austin Resource Recovery provided full-service support for Cyclovia ATX (formerly Viva Streets). Trash and recycling bins were placed across nine designated zones within the Mueller neighborhood and surrounding areas. Additionally. street sweeping services were be provided for bike lanes for the event. Veterans Day Parade On November 11, The Veterans Day Parade was held on Congress Avenue. Austin Resource Recovery staff and vehicles participated in the parade and provided street sweeping services. Central City District Plan: Open Houses Austin Resource Recovery will partner with Austin Planning at their upcoming Open Houses for the Central City District Plan. The in-person event will take place at ACC Rio Grande …
