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8/3/2022 Draft Minutes — original pdf
HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION WEDNESDAY, August 3, 2022 – 6:00 PM CITY HALL - Council Chambers 301 W. 2nd Street Austin, TX 78701 Some members of the Commission may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live. COMMISSION MEMBERS: x Terri Myers, Chair x Ben Heimsath, Vice Chair x Anissa Castillo ab Witt Featherston x Kevin Koch x Carl Larosche x Harmony Grogan x Trey McWhorter x Blake Tollett x Beth Valenzuela x Caroline Wright DRAFT MINUTES CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first (10) speakers who register to speak no later than noon the day before the meeting will be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. Meghan King gave an update from Preservation Austin about upcoming events and opportunities. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. July 6, 2022 – Offered for consent approval MOTION: Approve the minutes, per passage of the consent agenda, on a motion by Commissioner Heimsath. Commissioner Koch seconded the motion. Vote: 10-0. BRIEFINGS 2. Law Department – Update with Grants Committee 1 Presenter: Neal Falgoust 3. Initial Concepts for Heritage Wayfinding Design Presenter: Melissa Alvarado and John Bosio PUBLIC HEARINGS/DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION Historic Zoning Applications 4. C14H-2022-0098 – 1605 Leona St. – Discussion Donley-Goode-Walton House Council District 1 Proposal: Owner-initiated historic zoning. Owner: Nneka Shoulds City Staff: Kalan Contreras, Historic Preservation Office, 512-974-2727 Staff Recommendation: Recommend historic zoning. Nneka Shoulds spoke in favor of historic zoning. There were no speakers in opposion. MOTION: Close public hearing, on a motion by Commissioner Larosche. Commissioner McWhorter seconded the motion. Vote: 10-0. MOTION: Recommend historic zoning based on architectural significance and historical associations, on a motion by Commissioner Heimsath. Commissioner Castillo seconded the motion. Vote: 10-0. Historic Landmark and Local Historic District Applications 5. HR-2022-084104 – 6301 Bluff Springs Rd. – Discussion Sebron Sneed House Council District 2 Proposal: New construction (Postponed July 6, 2022) Applicant: Christi Mueck City Staff: Kimberly Collins, Historic Preservation Office, 512-974-1801 Committee Feedback: recommend stabilizing the ruins, an engineering stabilization plan, and ongoing archaeological monitoring of any excavation within the historic footprint. In addition, they continued the request that development does not obscure the view of the ruins. Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends postponing to the next HLC meeting on September 7, 2022 until the applicant brings the Commission a Preservation Plan containing the following elements: a professional engineering report with stabilization …
2 - Preservation Plan - presentation — original pdf
EQUITY-BASED PRESERVATION PLAN Historic Landmark Commission briefing—September 7, 2022 Cara Bertron, Rocio Peña-Martinez, Julia Brookins, Meghan King PRESERVATION PLAN WORKING GROUP Michelle Benavides Jolene Kiolbassa Mary Reed* Noel Bridges Julia Brookins* Ursula A. Carter Mary Jo Galindo* Jerry Garcia Hanna Huang* Kevin Koch Lori Renteria Kelechi Madubuko Gilbert Rivera Brenda Malik Maria Solis* Alyson McGee Erin Waelder Leslie Ornelas Brita Wallace* Emily Payne Bob Ward Linda Y. Jackson Rocio Peña-Martinez* Caroline Wright Meghan King* Misael Ramos* *Drafting Committee member 2 PRESERVATION PLAN WORKING GROUP 12 months 22 working group and drafting committee meetings 1,100 hours 3 GOAL Replace Austin’s 1981 preservation plan with an inclusive, equity-focused, and community- oriented process and outcome ) t h g i r ( l i i n o s u c n I l a c o S d n a n o i t a v r e s e r P , ) r e t n e c d n a t f e l ( n i t s u A f o y t i C / r i a h C n e p O : s e g a m I 4 COMMUNITY-BASED PROCESS Equity-based preservation plan WHAT Draft plan • Vision • Draft recommendations Engage community • Refine/expand framework • Timeline and metrics • Partners ENGAGEMENT Preservation Plan Working Group, with targeted input Grounded in broad, inclusive community engagement WHEN GOAL 2021-22 Draft framework 2022-23 Plan adoption 5 COMMUNITY-BASED PROCESS Equity-based preservation plan WHAT Draft plan • Vision • Draft recommendations Engage community • Refine/expand framework • Timeline and metrics • Partners ENGAGEMENT Preservation Plan Working Group, with targeted input Grounded in broad, inclusive community engagement WHEN GOAL 2021-22 Draft framework 2022-23 Plan adoption July ‘22 ULI Technical Assistance Panel Fall ‘22 - Summer ‘23 Community outreach & engagement around draft plan 6 COMMUNITY-BASED PROCESS Professional facilitator Icons from the Noun Project: Community by Gan Khoon Lay, focus group by mikicon, committee by Adrien Coquet 7 COMMUNITY-BASED PROCESS 8 COMMUNITY-BASED PROCESS ✔ Affordable housing advocate ✔ Archaeologist ✔ Architect ✔ Attorney ✔ Business owner ✔ City board or commission ✔ Community member ✔ Contractor ✔ Developer Economic development organization (withdrew) ✔ Educational institution ✔ Engineer ✔ Heritage organization Heritage tourism professional (withdrew) ✔ Historic property owner ✔ Historical commission (City, County, State) Landscape architect (withdrew) ✔ Neighborhood association ✔ Preservation organization ✔ Preservation consultant ✔ Religious …
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2 - Preservation plan - updated presentation — original pdf
EQUITY-BASED PRESERVATION PLAN Historic Landmark Commission briefing—September 7, 2022 Cara Bertron, Rocio Peña-Martinez, Julia Brookins, Meghan King PRESERVATION PLAN WORKING GROUP Michelle Benavides Jolene Kiolbassa Mary Reed* Noel Bridges Julia Brookins* Ursula A. Carter Mary Jo Galindo* Jerry Garcia Hanna Huang* Kevin Koch Lori Renteria Kelechi Madubuko Gilbert Rivera Brenda Malik Maria Solis* Alyson McGee Erin Waelder Leslie Ornelas Brita Wallace* Emily Payne Bob Ward Linda Y. Jackson Rocio Peña-Martinez* Caroline Wright Meghan King* Misael Ramos* *Drafting Committee member 2 PRESERVATION PLAN WORKING GROUP 12 months 22 working group and drafting committee meetings 1,100 hours 3 GOAL Replace Austin’s 1981 preservation plan with an inclusive, equity-focused, and community- oriented process and outcome ) t h g i r ( i n o s u c n l I l i a c o S d n a n o i t a v r e s e r P , ) r e t n e c d n a t f e l ( n i t s u A f o y t i C / r i a h C n e p O : s e g a m I 4 COMMUNITY-BASED PROCESS Equity-based preservation plan WHAT Draft plan • Vision • Draft recommendations Engage community • Refine/expand framework • Timeline and metrics • Partners ENGAGEMENT Preservation Plan Working Group, with targeted input Grounded in broad, inclusive community engagement WHEN GOAL 2021-22 Draft framework 2022-23 Plan adoption 5 COMMUNITY-BASED PROCESS Equity-based preservation plan WHAT Draft plan • Vision • Draft recommendations Engage community • Refine/expand framework • Timeline and metrics • Partners ENGAGEMENT Preservation Plan Working Group, with targeted input Grounded in broad, inclusive community engagement WHEN GOAL 2021-22 Draft framework 2022-23 Plan adoption July ‘22 ULI Technical Assistance Panel Fall ‘22 - Summer ‘23 Community outreach & engagement around draft plan 6 COMMUNITY-BASED PROCESS Professional facilitator Icons from the Noun Project: Community by Gan Khoon Lay, focus group by mikicon, committee by Adrien Coquet 7 COMMUNITY-BASED PROCESS 8 COMMUNITY-BASED PROCESS ✔ Affordable housing advocate ✔ Archaeologist ✔ Architect ✔ Attorney ✔ Business owner ✔ City board or commission ✔ Community member ✔ Contractor ✔ Developer Economic development organization (withdrew) ✔ Educational institution ✔ Engineer ✔ Heritage organization Heritage tourism professional (withdrew) ✔ Historic property owner ✔ Historical commission (City, County, State) Landscape architect (withdrew) ✔ Neighborhood association ✔ Preservation organization ✔ Preservation consultant ✔ Religious …
3.1 - Historic Design Standards presentation — original pdf
1 HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION BRIEFING SEPTEMBER 7, 2022 Historic preservation is a tool to steward change. 2 Design standards provide a clear, objective way to evaluate proposed changes. DESIGN STANDARDS Historic districts 3 Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Rehabilitation 1. A property will be used as it was historically or be given a new use that requires minimal change to its distinctive materials, features, spaces, and spatial relationships. 2. The historic character of a property will be retained and preserved. The removal of distinctive materials or alteration of features, spaces, and spatial relationships that characterize a property will be avoided. 3. Each property will be recognized as a physical record of its time, place, and use. Changes that create a false sense of historical development, such as adding conjectural features or elements from other historic properties, will not be undertaken. 4. Changes to a property that have acquired historic significance in their own right will be retained and preserved. 5. Distinctive materials, features, finishes, and construction techniques or examples of craftsmanship that characterize a property will be preserved. 6. Deteriorated historic features will be repaired rather than replaced. Where the severity of deterioration requires replacement of a distinctive feature, the new feature will match the old in design, color, texture, and, where possible, materials. Replacement of missing features will be substantiated by documentary and physical evidence. 7. Chemical or physical treatments, if appropriate, will be undertaken using the gentlest means possible. Treatments that cause damage to historic materials will not be used. 8. Archeological resources will be protected and preserved in place. If such resources must be disturbed, mitigation measures will be undertaken. 9. New additions, exterior alterations, or related new construction will not destroy historic materials, features, and spatial relationships that characterize the property. The new work will be differentiated from the old and will be compatible with the historic materials, features, size, scale and proportion, and massing to protect the integrity of the property and its environment. 10. New additions and adjacent or related new construction will be undertaken in such a manner that, if removed in the future, the essential form and integrity of the historic property and its environment would be unimpaired. Historic landmarks + National Register districts DESIGN STANDARDS Historic districts 4 Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Rehabilitation 1. A property will be used as it was historically or be given a new …
Agenda — original pdf
Regular Meeting of the Environmental Commission September 7, 2022 at 6:00 P.M. Permitting and Development Center, Events Center, Room 1405 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Drive Austin, Texas 78752 Some members of the Environmental Commission will 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 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 to speak remotely, call or email Kaela Champlin, Watershed Protection Department, at (512) 974-3443, Kaela.Champlin@austintexas.gov, no later than noon, (the day before the meeting). The following information is required: speaker name, item number(s) they wish to speak on, whether they are for/against/neutral, email address and telephone number (must be the same number that will be used to call into the meeting). CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Haris Qureshi Rachel Scott Pam Thompson Melinda Schiera Audrey Barrett Bixler Colin Nickells Jennifer Bristol, Secretary Kevin Ramberg, Chair Ana Aguirre Richard Brimer Perry Bedford, Vice-Chair AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 10 speakers who register to speak no later than noon the day before the meeting will be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES AND ACTION 1. Approval the minutes of the Environmental Commission Regular Meeting on August 17, 2022, and the Environmental Commission Special Called Meeting on August 31, 2022 (5 minutes) 1 PUBLIC HEARINGS 2. Name: Shoal Cycle, SP-2021-0350C Applicant: CJI Properties Inc. Location: 812 West 11th Street, Austin, Texas, 78701 Council District: District 9 Staff: Naomi Rotramel, City Arborist Ordinance: Heritage Tree Ordinance (LDC 25-8-641) Request: The applicant is seeking the removal of a Heritage tree with a single stem over 30 inches in diameter Staff Recommendation: The request meets City Arborist approval criteria set forth in LDC 25- 8-624(A)(2). Thus, the variance is recommended. (30 minutes) Name: BKO Parmer, SP-2021-0034D Applicant: Steve Jamison Location: 4801 East Yager, Austin, Texas 78754 Council District: None (Extraterritorial Jurisdiction) Staff: Tunde Daramola, Development Services Department Watershed: Harris Branch Watershed, Suburban, Desired Development Zone Request: Request to vary from LDC 25-8-342 to allow fill over 4 feet up to 12 feet Staff Recommendation: Recommended with conditions (30 minutes) DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 4. …
20220907-002: Shoal Cycle SP-2021-0350C Applicant Backup — original pdf
Amanda Swor direct dial: (512) 807-2904 swor@drennergroup.com Memo To: Re: SITE: Kevin Ramberg, Chair, City of Austin Environmental Commission, and Honorable Environmental Commissioners From: Amanda Swor, Director of Entitlements and Policy Date: August 31, 2022 Shoal Cycle Reasonable Use Memorandum The 0.4052-acre property located at 812 West 11th Street, in Austin, Travis County, Texas 78701 (collectively, the “Property”). SITE CONDITIONS: Currently, the Property is being operated as an office building with associated tuck-under and surface parking. REQUEST: There is one (1) heritage Live Oak tree with a single stem of 32’-0” in diameter. The tree is centrally located at the Property impeding the reasonable use of the Property. The request is for the removal of this 32-inch Live Oak tree to allow the redevelopment of the Property. See Exhibit A for the tree location and site constraints exhibits. 1 Amanda Swor direct dial: (512) 807-2904 swor@drennergroup.com The fair to poor condition of the 32” Live Oak tree (as determined by the consulting arborists and City of Austin Arborist), in addition to the central location of the 32’’ Live Oak tree combined with: (1) the diminished physical condition of the tree 2) the central location of the tree 3) size of the site; (2) geometry of the site; (3) setback constraints; (4) the unsuccessful and diligent attempt to relocate the due to the tree’s condition, lack of relocation destination, and utility issues; (5) EDI’s assessment stating the tree is a poor transplant candidate and (6) the advanced tree assessment prepared by Bartlett Tree Experts, we respectfully request the removal of the 32-inch Live Oak tree. EXHIBIT A: Site Constraints Exhibits 2 Amanda Swor direct dial: (512) 807-2904 swor@drennergroup.com CONSTRAINTS: The Property consists of approximately 0.4052 acres, or approximately 17,650.5 SF, is zoned DMU-CO (Downtown Mixed Use – Conditional Overlay) and is located in the Northwest Subdistrict of the Downtown Austin Plan. The Property is located in a portion of Downtown Austin that is ineligible for participation in the Downtown Density Bonus Program. The conditional overlay on the Property restricts the maximum height to 90 feet and requires administrative and business office land uses to be conditional above the ground floor of the Property to ensure a residential use is provided on the Property. Although unable to participate in the Downtown Density Bonus Program, upon the rezoning of the Property to DMU-CO per ordinance 20210826-091, a restrictive covenant was entered into between …
20220907-002: Shoal Cycle SP-2021-0350C Staff Memo — original pdf
ITEM FOR ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION AGENDA COMMISSION MEETING DATE: NAME & NUMBER OF PROJECT: September 7, 2022 Shoal Cycle, SP-2021-0350C APPLICANT NAME: CJI Properties Inc. LOCATION: 812 West 11th Street, Austin, Texas, 78701 COUNCIL DISTRICT: District 9 STAFF: REQUEST: Naomi Rotramel, City Arborist, Development Services Department ORDINANCE: Heritage Tree Ordinance (LDC 25-8-641) The applicant is seeking the removal of a Heritage tree with a single stem over 30 inches in diameter. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: The request meets City Arborist approval criteria set forth in LDC 25-8-624(A)(2). The variance is recommended. Page 2 of 2 MEMORANDUM City of Austin Environmental Commission Naomi Rotramel, City Arborist Development Services Department September 7, 2022 SP-2021-0350C TO: FROM: DATE: CASE FOLDER: REQUEST: The applicant is requesting removal of a Heritage tree with a single stem over 30 inches in diameter. Project Description The property is located at 812 West 11th Street. The lot is 0.4052 acres and is zoned Downtown Mixed Use – Conditional Overlay (DMU-CO) Combing District. The property is located in the Northwest Subdistrict of the Downtown Austin Plan. The site is currently as office building with associated tuck-under and surface parking. The proposed use is for a 67- unit workforce multifamily project and 3,500 square feet of ground floor retail. The applicant requested a predevelopment site consultation with the City Arborist. There is one (1) Heritage Live Oak with a single stem of 32” diameter that is centrally located on the property. The 32” Heritage Live Oak (#287) is requested for removal. Tree Evaluation Tree 287 Live Oak Measurements The subject tree is one Heritage 32-inch Live Oak (#287) Canopy Conditions Asymmetric crown; thin canopy; chlorotic (likely due to nutrient deficiency); copious amount of epiphytic ball moss usually prevalent on declining trees; leans southwest due to existing location of existing building; overhead utility lines run through the canopy. Structure / Trunk Page 2 of 2 Trunk leans over the parking lot. Sonic tomography was conducted of the trunk indicating moderate decay at three different vertical planes with the tree – estimates 22-24% loss in structural integrity of the tree. Large decay pockets on upper side of two scaffolding limbs observed. Root System Buried root flare; approximately 95% of the critical root one is covered by impervious surfaces – concrete parking and existing office building. Overall Condition Fair condition; poor structure; moderate risk. Variance Request The variance request is to allow removal of a Heritage …
20220907-002: Shoal Cycle SP-2021-0350C Staff Presentation — original pdf
Shoal Cycle SP-2021-0350C September 7, 2022 Heritage Tree Variance Request NAME OF APPLICANT OR ORGANIZATION: CJI Properties Inc. LOCATION: 812 West 11th Street, Austin, Texas, 78701 COUNCIL DISTRICT: District 9 CITY ARBORIST: Naomi Rotramel (512) 974-9135, naomi.rotramel@austintexas.gov ORDINANCE: REQUEST: Heritage Tree Ordinance (LDC 25-8-641) The applicant is seeking the removal of a Heritage tree with a single stem over 30 inches in diameter. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: The request meets City Arborist approval criteria set forth in LDC 25-8-624(A)(2). The variance is recommended. Reasonable Use • Heritage Tree Code Criteria • Project Description • Zoning • Site Constraints • Tree Evaluation • Staff Recommendation Heritage Tree Code Criteria The variance request is to allow removal of a Heritage tree with a stem greater than 30 inches as allowed under LDC § 25-8-643 and § 25-8- 624(A)(2) Project Description • • • • • The subject property is located at 812 West 11th Street. The lot size is 0.4052 acres and is zoned Downtown Mixed Use – Conditional Overlay (DMU-CO) Combing District. The property is located in the Northwest Subdistrict of the Downtown Austin Plan. The site is currently being operated as an office building with associated tuck-under and surface parking. The proposed use is for a 67-unit workforce multifamily project and 3,500 square feet of ground floor retail. The applicant requested a predevelopment site consultation with the City Arborist. There is one (1) Heritage Live Oak with a single stem of 32” diameter that is centrally located on the property. The 32” Heritage pecan is requested for removal. Zoning • The subject property was rezoned from Limited Office (LO) to Downtown Mixed Use – Conditional Overlay (DMU-CO) Combining District in August 2021. Zoning Code Compliance • Per Ordinance 20210826-091, the Conditional Overlay requires the following conditions: – Maximum height of building/structure limited to 90 feet. – Administrative and business offices land uses is a conditional use above the ground floor of a building • Upon rezoning the property, additional requirement were agreed upon under restrictive covenant (2021199382) that include: – Streetscape improvements along West 11th Street to be consistent with COA Great Streets Standards – requires at least an 18ʹ-0ʺ setback along the street. Site Constraints: • • • The property is located in a portion of Downtown Austin that is ineligible for participation in the Downtown Density Bonus Program • Restrictive Covenant requires 18ʹ-0ʺ setback along West 11th Street to align …
20220907-003: BKO Parmer SP-2021-0034D Staff Presentation — original pdf
BKO Parmer 4801 East Yager Lane SP-2021-0034D Tunde Daramola Environmental Review Specialist Senior Development Services Department OUTLINE 2 Property Data Synopsis Existing Conditions Variance Request Grading Exhibit Variance Exhibits Variance Recommendation and Conditions Property Data Harris Branch Creek Watershed Suburban Watershed Classification Desired Development Zone ETJ Not located over Edwards Aquifer Recharge Zone 3 North 83.75-acre site located at the southwest corner of the intersection of East Parmer lane and East Yager 4 Project proposes the construction of apartments, a hotel and a convenience store including water quality ponds, rain garden, wastewater and drainage improvements. Synopsis Lane. Elevation ranges from 584’ to 635’ 5 North Existing Conditions 6 Ground vegetation is typical grasses, prairie, Trees: elm, mesquite, hackberry Variance Request 7 To allow fill in excess of 4 feet and up to 12 feet within the Desired Development Zone. (LDC 25-8-342) Grading Exhibit (Cut and Fill) 8 Variance Recommendation and Conditions 9 Staff recommends the variance, having determined that the required findings of fact have been met. Staff also recommends and supports the following conditions in accordance to approved variance exhibits: • Preserve trees (not required in the ETJ) • Apply City of Austin Landscaping Ordinance (not required in the ETJ) • Increase tree inches on site/mitigation (not required in the ETJ). • Provide structural containment of fill with a retaining wall (552lf). 10 V a r I a n c e E x h i b i t s 11 THANK YOU References Google Earth GIS property profile Variance packet 12 Buffer averaging entails reducing on a part of the CWQZ and increasing elsewhere to provide a wider CWQZ somewhere else on the site. Expansion must be contiguous to the overall CWQZ and maintain a reasonable connection with the riparian and floodplain
20220907-003: BKO Parmer SP-2021-0034D Variance Packet Part 1 of 2 — original pdf
ITEM FOR ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION AGENDA COMMISSION MEETING DATE: 9/7/2022 NAME & NUMBER OF PROJECT: NAME OF APPLICANT OR ORGANIZATION: BKO Parmer (SP-2021-0034D) BKO Parmer (Steve Jamison) LOCATION: 4801 East Yager, Austin, Texas 78754 COUNCIL DISTRICT: ETJ ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW STAFF: Tunde Daramola, Environmental Review Specialist Senior, DSD, 512-974-6316, Babatunde.Daramola@austintexas.gov WATERSHED: REQUEST: STAFF RECOMMENDATION: STAFF CONDITIONS: Harris Branch Watershed, Suburban, Desired Development Zone Variance request is as follows: Request to vary from LDC 25-8-342 to allow fill over 4feet up to 12feet. Staff recommends this variance, having determined the findings of fact to have been met. Preserve trees/natural areas. Apply City of Austin Landscaping Ordinance on ETJ site. Provide structural containment of fill with a retaining wall. Development Services Department Staff Recommendations Concerning Required Findings Project Name: Ordinance Standard: Watershed Protection Ordinance Variance Request: BKO Parmer To allow for fill exceeding 4 feet up to 12 feet for building construction Include an explanation with each applicable finding of fact. A. Land Use Commission variance determinations from Chapter 25-8-41 of the City Code: 1. The requirement will deprive the applicant of a privilege available to owners of similarly situated property with approximately contemporaneous development subject to similar code requirements. Yes. The variance will not be providing a special privilege to the applicant. The proposed buildings are similar in size to similarly situated property. In order to facilitate this type of development levelling and additional fill is required for the buildings. Prior projects in this area had a similar situation. A prime example is Crossroad Logistics Center Additions, SP-2021-0169D. A Land Use Commission variance was granted to LDC 25-8-342 to allow fill up to 17 feet. 2. The variance: a) Is not necessitated by the scale, layout, construction method, or other design decision made by the applicant, unless the design decision provides greater overall environmental protection than is achievable without the variance; Yes. Existing site conditions necessitate additional “fill” for fulfilling the requirements of two fire lane/emergency access routes as well as structural bridge for spanning the CWQZ. b) Is the minimum deviation from the code requirement necessary to allow a reasonable use of the property; Yes. The site is being graded as efficiently as possible to provide the required access slopes and bridge heights to minimize the amount of variance required. c) Does not create a significant probability of harmful environmental consequences. The variance does not create a significant probability …
20220907-004: Environmental Code Amendments Staff Presentation — original pdf
2022 Environmental Code Amendments Phase 1 Environmental Commission S e p t e m b e r 7 , 2 0 2 2 C I T Y O F A U S T I N W A T E R S H E D P R O T E C T I O N D E P A R T M E N T Objective • Respond to por tion of Resolution 20220609- 061 that requires staff to bring for th an ordinance amending Title 25 related to environmental protection. • Due September 15, 2022 • Key subject areas Stormwater Landscape • • • Water Resource Protection Colorado River Protections • Previously identified minor code amendments and other amendments that meet the • objectives of the resolution • Don’t Disincentivize Missing Middle C I T Y O F A U S T I N W A T E R S H E D P R O T E C T I O N D E P A R T M E N T 2 Progress So Far • I nterna l Wa ter shed Protection Dep t (WPD) technica l sta ff • I np ut from other d ep a r tm ents inc lud ing • Development Services Department • Austin Water • Austin Transportation • CoA Project Connect Office • Housing and Planning • Law • Env ironmenta l Com m is sion Workg roup 7/25/2022 • Env ironmenta l Com m is sion U p d a te 8/3/2022 • Cod es a nd Ord ina nces J oint Committee 8/18/2022 • Pla nning Commis sion B riefing 8/23/2022 C I T Y O F A U S T I N W A T E R S H E D P R O T E C T I O N D E P A R T M E N T 3 Next Steps • 9/7/2022 – Environmental Commission • 9/13/2022 – Planning Commission • 9/29/2022 – City Council Phase 2: Greenfield Detention Requirements and Urban Slope Protection September & October Commissions • • November City Council C I T Y O F A U S T I N W A T E R S H E D P R O T E C T I O N D E P A R T M E N T 4 Stormwater “ 1 . E s t a …
20220907-004: Environmental Code Amendments Staff Report and Attachments — original pdf
Draft – 9/1/22 C20-2022-005a ORDINANCE AMENDMENT REVIEW SHEET Amendment: C20-2022-005a, Land Development Code Amendments Description: Consider an ordinance regarding amendments to Title 25 related to environmental protection and landscape requirements. Proposed Language: Draft language is included as Attachment A. Summary of proposed code changes: A summary of the proposed code changes is included as Attachment B. Background: This ordinance responds to Council Resolution No. 20220609-061, which initiated Land Development Code amendments related to environmental, drainage, and landscape requirements. The resolution directed staff to present most of the initiated amendments to Council for consideration by September 15, 2022. The initiated code amendments and a summary of the staff proposal is provided below: 1. Establish criteria that prioritize when green stormwater methods should be required or incentivized over conventional stormwater controls; The proposed code amendments would require most sites to use green stormwater infrastructure, or GSI, to meet water quality treatment requirements. This amendment was previously proposed and reviewed as part of the Land Development Code (LDC) Revision. Under current code, many sites meet water quality treatment requirements by building a sedimentation/filtration pond. Sedimentation/filtration devices provide some water quality benefits by filtering polluted runoff and helping control stream-channel erosion, but they do not significantly address other important ancillary goals such as supporting on-site vegetation, increasing rainwater infiltration, and reducing potable water consumption. Requiring most sites to use GSI instead of conventional grey stormwater infrastructure will provide myriad benefits, including stormwater infiltration, soil health, wildlife habitat, urban heat island mitigation, water conservation, aesthetic value, and other ecosystem services. GSI also provides enhanced water quality benefits compared to sedimentation/filtration devices, including better removal of nutrients from stormwater and further reductions in erosive flows. The proposed code amendments would allow developments to choose from a variety of green stormwater controls, including biofiltration ponds, rain gardens, rainwater harvesting systems, porous pavement, and retention-irrigation systems (which can be built in conjunction with green roofs). All of these systems beneficially use rainwater to infiltrate and/or offset potable water. Staff also proposes to increase the beneficial use benefits of these controls over time through improvements to the design criteria in the Environmental Criteria Manual. 1 Draft – 9/1/22 C20-2022-005a The proposed code amendments provide some exceptions from the GSI requirement, allowing conventional controls to be used for sites with more than 90 percent impervious cover, regional ponds, difficult site conditions, and “hot-spot” land uses with highly contaminated runoff (e.g., …
20220907-003: BKO Parmer SP-2021-0034D Variance Packet Part 2 of 3 — original pdf
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20220907-002: Shoal Cycle SP-2021-0350C Recommendation — original pdf
1 ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION MOTION 20220907-002 Seconded by: Perry Bedford Date: Sept. 7, 2022 Subject: Shoal Cycle, SP-2021-0350C Motion by: Jennifer L. Bristol WHEREAS, the Environmental Commission recognizes the applicant is seeking the removal of a Heritage tree with a single stem over 30 inches in diameter and; WHEREAS, the Environmental Commission recognizes the request meets City Arborist approval criteria set forth in LDC 25-8-624(A)(2) and that staff recommends this variance; WHEREAS, the Environmental Commission recognizes mitigation for this site shall be addressed by planting two (2) Live Oaks at 5-inch caliper as street trees. These two trees are proposed to have adequate soil to ensure survivability and, when planted, will have a combined crown surface area that will rival the thinning canopy of the existing 32-inch Live Oak. In addition, the remaining inches owed will be paid to the Urban Forest Replenishment Fund for a total of $18,500. THEREFORE, the Environmental Commission recommends the variance request with the following Environmental Commission Conditions: 1. VOTE 10-1 For: Aguirre, Barrett Bixler, Bedford, Bristol, Brimer, Nickells, Schiera, Scott, Ramberg, and Qureshi. Against: Pam Thompson Abstain: None Recuse: None Absent: None Approved By: Include the 5-year tree care plan for the 5-inch trees being planted to replace the Heritage Tree. Kevin Ramberg, Environmental Commission Chair
20220907-003: BKO Parmer SP-2021-0034D Recommendation — original pdf
1 ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION MOTION 20220907-003 Seconded by: Kevin Ramberg Date: Sept 7, 2022 Subject: BKO Parmer (SP-2021-0034D) Motion by: Jennifer Bristol WHEREAS, the Environmental Commission recognizes the applicant is requesting to vary from LDC 25-8-342 to allow fill over 4 feet up to 12 feet and; WHEREAS, the Environmental Commission recognizes the site is located in the Harris Branch Watershed, Suburban, Desired Development Zone and; WHEREAS, the Environmental Commission recognizes that Staff recommends this variance, having determined the findings of fact to have been met. THEREFORE, the Environmental Commission recommends the variance request with the following: Staff Conditions: • • • and the following Environmental Commission Conditions: 1. 2. Work with staff to facilitate walking trails in the critical water quality zones. Work with staff to protect the riparian area/wetlands with signage or additional methods to best protect the wetland critical environmental features (CEFs) on site. Preserve trees/natural areas. Apply City of Austin Landscaping Ordinance on ETJ site. Provide structural containment of fill with a retaining wall. VOTE 11-0 For: Aguirre, Barrett Bixler, Bedford, Bristol, Brimer, Nickells, Schiera, Scott, Ramberg, Thompson, and Qureshi. Against: None Abstain: None Recuse: None Absent: None Approved By: Kevin Ramberg, Environmental Commission Chair 2
20220907-004: Environmental code amendments recommendation — original pdf
1 ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION MOTION 20220907-004 Seconded by: Ana Aguirre Date: September 7, 2022 Subject: Ordinance regarding amendments to Title 25 related to environmental protection, landscape requirements, and site plan requirements Motion by: Kevin Ramberg RATIONALE: WHEREAS, the Environmental Commission recognizes all the hard work that staff has done on the proposed amendments to Title 25 related to environmental protection, landscape requirements, and site plan requirements, and WHEREAS, there are many elements in the proposed amendments that the Environmental Commission supports; however, the Commission needs additional time to review in detail the concerns about other elements of the proposed amendments. THEREFORE, the Environmental Commission recommends postponing consideration of the ordinance regarding amendments to Title 25 related to environmental protection, landscape requirements, and site plan requirements until the next regular Environmental Commission meeting on September 21, 2022. VOTE 8-2 For: Aguirre, Bedford, Brimer, Bristol, Ramberg, Qureshi, Scott, and Thompson Against: Schiera and Barrett Bixler Abstain: None Recuse: None Absent: Nickells Approved By: Kevin Ramberg, Environmental Commission Chair
Approved Minutes — original pdf
ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES 7, September, 2022 The Environmental Commission convened in a regular meeting on 7, September, 2022 at 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Drive in Austin, Texas. Commissioners in Attendance: Ana Aguirre, Audrey Barrett Bixler, Jennifer Bristol, Rick Brimer, Colin Nickells, Melinda Schiera, Kevin Ramberg, and Haris Qureshi. Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Perry Bedford, Rachel Scott, and Pam Thompson CALL TO ORDER Chair Ramberg called the Environmental Commission Meeting to order at 6:01 P.M. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None APPROVAL OF MINUTES AND ACTION 1. Approval the minutes of the Environmental Commission Regular Meeting on August 17, 2022, and the Environmental Commission Special Called Meeting on August 31, 2022 (5 minutes) The minutes of the August 17, 2022 Environmental Commission Regular Meeting and the August 31, 2022 Environmental Commission Special Called Meeting were approved on Commissioner Bristol’s motion, Commissioner Thompson’s second on a 9-0 vote. Commissioner Nickells abstained. Commissioner Scott was off the dais. PUBLIC HEARINGS 2. Name: Shoal Cycle, SP-2021-0350C Applicant: CJI Properties Inc. Location: 812 West 11th Street, Austin, Texas, 78701 Council District: District 9 Staff: Naomi Rotramel, City Arborist Ordinance: Heritage Tree Ordinance (LDC 25-8-641) Request: The applicant is seeking the removal of a Heritage tree with a single stem over 30 inches in diameter Staff Recommendation: The request meets City Arborist approval criteria set forth in LDC 25-8-624(A)(2). Thus, the variance is recommended. (30 minutes) A motion to close the public hearing was approved on Chair Ramberg’s motion, Commissioner Brimer’s second on a 11-0 vote. 1 3. A motion to approve the requested variance with conditions was approved on Commissioner Bristol’s motion, Commissioner Bedford’s second on a 10-1 vote. Commission Thompson voted nay. Name: BKO Parmer, SP-2021-0034D Applicant: Steve Jamison Location: 4801 East Yager, Austin, Texas 78754 Council District: None (Extraterritorial Jurisdiction) Staff: Tunde Daramola, Development Services Department Watershed: Harris Branch Watershed, Suburban, Desired Development Zone Request: Request to vary from LDC 25-8-342 to allow fill over 4 feet up to 12 feet Staff Recommendation: Recommended with conditions (30 minutes) A motion to close the public hearing was approved on Commissioner Ramberg’s motion, Commissioner Qureshi’s second on an 11-0 vote. A motion to approve the proposed variance with conditions was approved on Commissioner Bristol’s motion, Commissioner Ramberg’s second on an 11-0 vote. Chair Ramberg recessed the meeting at 7:48 P.M. Chair Ramberg called the meeting back to order at 8:00 P.M. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 4. …
Agenda — original pdf
Regular meeting of the Commission for Women Wednesday, September 7, 2022 12:00pm Austin City Hall – Boards and Commission Room 1101 301 W 2nd Street Austin, Texas 78701 Some members of the Commission for Women 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 Kiarrah Carlisle, (512) 978-1879, Kiarrah.Carlisle@austintexas.gov CURRENT BOARD COMMISSIONERS: Rebecca Austen, Chair Neva Fernandez Juliana Gonzales Jocelyn Tau Pam Rattan Desiree Bermea CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL AGENDA Flannery Bope, Vice Chair Diana Melendez Josephine Serrata Priscilla Cortez Vanessa Bissereth 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. 1. Approve the minutes of the Commission for Women regular meeting on August 3, 2022. APPROVAL OF MINUTES DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 2. Presentation by Jeremy Garza, Commissions/Neighborhood Liaison in the Equity Office, with discussion and possible action regarding establishing a working group for the Quality of Life Study. Discussion and possible action regarding the City of Austin’s annual budget process. WORKING GROUP/COMMITTEE UPDATES Update from Working Group on Homelessness. Updated from Working Group on Safety. Update from Working Group on Health. Update from Working Group on Recognition of Equity for Women and Girls. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 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 Kiarrah Carlisle (512) 978-1879 or the Office of Civil Rights, Kiarrah.Carlisle@austintexas.gov , for additional information; TTY users’ route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Commission for Women, please contact Kiarrah Carlisle at the Office of Civil Rights, at (512) 978-1879 or Kiarrah.Carlisle@austintexas.gov. at at
Item 1 - 8.3.22 Meeting Minutes Draft — original pdf
Commission for Women REGULAR CALLED MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, August 3, 2022 The Commission for Women convened in a regular meeting on Wednesday, August 3, 2022, at 301 W 2nd Street, Austin, Texas 78701 Austin City Hall – Boards and Commission Room 1101 Chair Rebecca Austen called the Commission for Women Meeting to order at 12:11 p.m. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance: Rebecca Austen, Chair Flannery Bope, Vice Chair Juliana Gonzales Pam Rattan Desiree Bermea Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Diana Melendez Jocelyn Tau Neva Fernandez Priscilla Cortez Board Members/Commissioners Absent: Vanessa Bissereth Josephine Serrata Staff in Attendance: Kiarrah Carlisle, Office of Civil Rights PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Commission for Women regular meeting on July 13, 2022. The minutes from the meeting of (07/13/2022) were approved on Chair Austen’s motion, Vice Chair Flannery Bope’s second on a (7-0) vote. (Commissioners Pam Rattan and Desiree Bermea were not in attendance at the time of the motion. Commissioners Vanessa Bissereth and Josephine Serrata were absent.) 1 DRAFT DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 2. Discussion and possible action on Presentation by Amanda Rohlich, Food Policy Advisor, and Emmie DiCicco, Food Policy Intern, from the Office of Sustainability on Austin’s First-Ever Food Plan. Discussion was held. No action was taken. Discussion and possible action regarding the City of Austin annual budget process. Discussion was held. No action was taken. WORKING GROUP/COMMITTEE UPDATES 4. Member update from Working Group on Homelessness. Discussion was held. No action was taken. Member update from Working Group on Safety Discussion was held. No action was taken. Member update from Working Group on Health Discussion was held. No action was taken. Member update from Working Group on Recognition of Equity for Women and Girls Discussion was held. No action was taken. Chair Rebecca Austen adjourned the meeting at 1:17 p.m. without objection. 3. 5. 6. 7. 2 DRAFT
Item 2 - Work Group Membership Sept. 2022 — original pdf
Commission for Women Working Group Membership Updated September 2022 Homelessness Rebecca Austen Flannery Bope Pam Rattan Safety Health Desiree Bermea Neva Fernandez Juliana Gonzales Josie Serrata Amanda Lewis* Flannery Bope Juliana Gonzales Diana Melendez Josie Serrata Jocelyn Tau Vanessa Bissereth Priscilla Cortez Diana Melendez Quality of Life Study Rebecca Austen Vanessa Bissereth Diana Melendez Pam Rattan Josie Serrata *Community participants Recognition of Equity for Women and Girls
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02 C14-2022-0040 - Pioneer Hill Plaza; District 1.pdf — original pdf
MEMORANDUM ************************************************************************ TO: Nadia Barrera-Ramirez, Chair Zoning and Platting Commission Members September 6, 2022 Heather Chaffin, Senior Planner Housing and Planning Department FROM: DATE: RE: ************************************************************************ The Applicant is requesting an indefinite postponement of the abovementioned rezoning case. This will allow the Property owner to determine their next steps on the request. Pioneer Hill Plaza C14-2022-0040 Indefinite Postponement by Applicant 1 of 22 From: Rose Hargrave <> Sent: Wednesday, August 31, 2022 7:57 PM To: Chaffin, Heather <Heather.Chaffin@austintexas.gov> Cc: Rose Hargrave <> Subject: Re: Tax Parcel #0239260113 - Pioneer Hill Plaza--Request for indefinite postponement *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** Dear Ms. Chaffin, I represent the owner and developer (Shaheen Momin) for the property known as Pioneer Hill Plaza (Tax Parcel #0239260113). We would like to propose that this item be postponed indefinitely. My client is hopeful to work with City staff more before a possible ZAP meeting and is currently revising their development program and schematic concept with compromises from the initial proposal. They will propose a less intense program and also include more amenities that will better the fit needs of existing, neighboring development. We understand that we will need to bring the case back for a formal review date prior to the expiration of 180 days to avoid expiration of the application. We anticipate submitting revised documents to you within the next 10-15 days and will then look for direction and/or input from your office. Thank you, Rose Hargrave Land Use Attorney for Applicant Rose Hargrave Partner DuBOIS BRYANT & CAMPBELL 303 Colorado, Suite 2300 O Austin, TX 78701 D :(512) 457-8000 M :(512 ) 381-8092 F :(512) 568-1666 :(512) 457-8008 Confidentiality Notice This communication and any accompanying documents are confidential and privileged. They are intended for the sole use of the addressee. If you receive this transmission in error, you are advised that any disclosure, copying, distribution, or the taking of any action in reliance upon this communication or any attached document is strictly prohibited. Moreover, any such disclosure shall not compromise or waive the attorney-client or other privileges as to this communication or otherwise. If you have received this communication in error, please contact me by reply email and destroy all copies of the original message and any attached documents. 2 of 22
03 C14-2022-0049 - 500 VFW Road; District 1.pdf — original pdf
MEMORANDUM ************************************************************************ TO: Nadia Barrera-Ramirez, Chair Zoning and Platting Commission Members September 6, 2022 Heather Chaffin, Senior Planner Housing and Planning Department 500 VFW Road C14-2022-0049 Postponement Request by Neighborhood. FROM: DATE: RE: ************************************************************************ The Neighborhood is requesting a postponement of the abovementioned rezoning case from the September 6, 2022 Zoning and Platting Commission agenda to the October 4, 2022 agenda. This will allow the Neighborhood and Applicant to discuss outstanding issues. This is the first Neighborhood postponement request. 1 of 33 From: Kate Kniejski < Sent: Tuesday, August 30, 2022 10:03 PM To: Chaffin, Heather <Heather.Chaffin@austintexas.gov> Cc: Amanda Swor <> Subject: RE: COA Zoning and Platting Meeting 9/6/22 - Request to Reschedule Hearing on Application from Capital City VFW Post 8787 *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** Hi Heather, regarding the 500 VFW Rd zoning case, we agree to the neighborhood’s request for the postponement of the hearing at ZAP from the September 6, 2022 date to the October 4, 2022 date. Thanks so much and let me know if you need anything else from us on this. Kate Kate Kniejski, AICP | Senior Project Manager Drenner Group, PC | 2705 Bee Caves Road | Suite 100 | Austin, TX 78746 Office: (512) 807-2900 | Direct: (512) 807-2905 From: Glenn Weichert < > Sent: Monday, August 29, 2022 4:41 PM To: Chaffin, Heather <Heather.Chaffin@austintexas.gov>; Mike Simpson < >;; Amanda Swor (aswor@drennergroup.com) < > Cc: Tiffany Conner < >; Ron Lussier < >; Cc: Danny McCormack < > Subject: RE: COA Zoning and Platting Meeting 9/6/22 - Request to Reschedule Hearing on Application from Capital City VFW Post 8787 *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** I will leave it to Amanda and Jason to suggest the date. Respondent HOA will be happy with either Oct. 4 or 18. Glenn K. Weichert The Weichert Law Firm 3821 Juniper Trace, Suite 106 Austin, Texas 78738 (512) 263-2666 ext. 101 Fax: (512) 263-2698 CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: The information in this email may be confidential and/or privileged. This email is intended to be reviewed by only the individual or organization named above. If you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any review, dissemination or copying of this email and its attachments, if any, or the information contained herein is prohibited. If you have received this email in error, please immediately notify the sender by return email and delete this …
04 C14-2022-0050 - Allandale Village CS-1; District 7.pdf — original pdf
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET 1 CASE: C14-2022-0050 -- Allandale Village CS-1 DISTRICT: 6 ZONING FROM: CS-V TO: CS-1-V ADDRESS: 5800 Burnet Road (Tenant Space: 5806 Burnet Road) ZONING AREA: 8,278 square feet (0.19 acres) PROPERTY OWNER/APPLICANT: Allandale Village LTD (Meredith Knight) AGENT: Thrower Design (A. Ron Thrower) CASE MANAGER: Heather Chaffin (512-974-2122, heather.chaffin@austintexas.gov) STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff supports the Applicant’s request to rezone the property to CS-1-V with the following condition (making Staff recommendation CS-1-V-CO). The Applicant agrees to this condition. 1. Cocktail lounge will be a prohibited land use. For a summary of the basis of staff’s recommendation, see case manager comments on page 2. ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISSION ACTION/ RECOMMENDATION: September 6, 2022: August 16, 2022: To grant staff postponement to September 6, 2022, on consent. CITY COUNCIL ACTION: September 15, 2022: ORDINANCE NUMBER: 1 of 84 C14-2022-0050 2 ISSUES: The rezoning request is intended to allow the existing Twin Liquors liquor store to move into a larger tenant space in the shopping center. The Applicant has agreed to keep the same conditional overlay that is on their current location, prohibiting cocktail lounge land use. Please see Exhibit C- Applicant Letter. CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: The rezoning tract is a tenant space in a shopping center located on the west side of Burnet Road between Northland Drive and Allandale Road. The shopping center is zoned CS-V except for a separate building zoned CS-1-CO that is currently occupied by Twin Liquors. West of the property is a single family residential neighborhood zoned SF-2. Across Allandale Road to the north is another SF-2 zoned single family residential neighborhood. Across Burnet Road to the east is property zoned CS-MU-V-CO-NP that is developed with a mix of commercial uses, including limited retail and a car wash. Across Northland Drive to the south are several small properties with a mix of zoning designations and uses ranging from single family residential to medical office. Also to the south is property zoned CS-CO and CS that are developed with limited restaurant. Please see Exhibits A and B—Zoning Map and Aerial Exhibit. Staff supports the rezoning request, with the addition of a CO prohibiting cocktail lounge use. The rezoning will allow Twin Liquors to move out of the current 3,000 square foot location to an 8,278 square foot space on the same property. The retailer has been in the 3,000 square foot space since 2000 and seeks to …
05 C14-2021-0003 - South Lakeline Residential-Mixed Use; District 6.pdf — original pdf
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET CASE: C14-2021-0003 (South Lakeline Residential-Mixed Use) DISTRICT: 6 ZONING FROM: LR TO: GR-MU-CO* * On December 14, 2021, the applicant submitted a letter amending their request from GR zoning to GR- MU-CO zoning (please see Applicant's Amendment Request - Exhibit D). ADDRESS: 2610 ½ South Lakeline Boulevard SITE AREA: 3.2437 acres PROPERTY OWNER: Ozone Technology Inc. (Thomas J. Wolf, Jr.) AGENT: Thrower Design (A. Ron Thrower) CASE MANAGER: Sherri Sirwaitis (512-974-3057, sherri.sirwaitis@austintexas.gov) STAFF RECOMMENDATION: The staff recommends GR-MU-CO, Community Commercial-Mixed Use-Conditional Overlay Combining District, zoning. The proposed conditional overlay will prohibit the following uses on the site: Automotive Repair Services, Automotive Sales, Automotive Washing (of any type), Bail Bond Services, Drop Off Recycling Collection Facility, Funeral Services, Hotel/Motel, Outdoor Entertainment, Outdoor Sports and Recreation, Pawn Shop Services, Service Station and Club or Lodge. ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: May 4, 2021: Approved staff's request for a postponement to May 18, 2021, by consent (8-0, C. Acosta and E. Ray-absent); H. Smith-1st, D. King-2nd. May 18, 2021: Approved applicant's request for a postponement to June 15, 2021, by consent (9-0, A. Denkler-off the dais); H. Smith-1st, D. King-2nd. June 15, 2021: Motion to reopen the public hearing and postpone to August 3, 2021 by the Commission (9-0, C. Thompson-No); H. Smith-1st, J. Kiolbassa-2nd. August 3, 2021: Approved applicant's request for a postponement to September 21, 2021 by consent (9-0, A. Denkler-off the dais); H. Smith-1st, C. Thompson-2nd. September 21, 2021: Approved the staff's request for a postponement to October 19, 2021 by consent (11-0); H. Smith-1st, C. Thompson-2nd. October 19, 2021: Postponed indefinitely at the Commission's direction by consent (10-0); H. Smith, C. Acosta-2nd. February 15, 2022: Postponed to March 1, 2022 at the applicant's request by consent (9-0, C. Acosta- absent); H. Smith-1st, J. Kiolbassa-2nd. March 1, 2022: Postponed to April 19, 2022 at the applicant's request by consent (9-0, S. Boone and R. Woody-absent); H. Smith-1st, A. Denkler-2nd. April 19, 2022: Postponed to May 17, 2022 at the applicant's request (11-0); J. Kiolbassa-1st, A. Denkler-2nd. May 17, 2022: Postponed to June 21, 2022 at the applicant's request (7-0, J. Kiolbassa, H. Smith and R. Woody-absent and C. Acosta-off the dais); B. Greenberg-1st and C. Thompson-2nd. June 21, 2022: Postponed indefinitely at the Commission's direction by consent (11-0); H. Smith, J. Kiolbasa-2nd. September 6, 2022 CITY COUNCIL ACTION: ORDINANCE NUMBER: 1 of 195 C14-2021-0003 …
06 C14-2022-0204 - Gemini School of Visual Arts; District 6.pdf — original pdf
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET TO: GO DISTRICT: 6 CASE: C14-2022-0204 (Gemini School of Visual Arts) ADDRESS: 12325 Hymeadow Drive, STE 3-100 ZONING FROM: I-SF-2 SITE AREA: 2995 sq. ft. PROPERTY OWNER: Joan Wang HWA Revocable Trust AGENT: Gemini School of Visual Arts and Communication (Colette Barcilon) CASE MANAGER: Sherri Sirwaitis (512-974-3057, sherri.sirwaitis@austintexas.gov) STAFF RECOMMEDATION: Staff recommends GO, General Office District, zoning. ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: September 6, 2022 CITY COUNCIL ACTION: September 29, 2022 ORDINANCE NUMBER: 1 of 126 C14-2022-0204 2 ISSUES: The applicant is applying for zoning because TWC Career Schools and Colleges who approve them closed Gemini School of Visual Arts down over the summer because they did not have a Fire Certificate for the property. The school, which has been in existence for 21 years, is due to resume classes in early October so they need to have permanent zoning in place by the end of September so that they can acquire the fire certificate and reapply to TWC for reinstatement. CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: The property in question is a 2,995 sq. ft. suite within an existing office complex. The lots to the east are developed with office buildings. The tract to the west contains a day care use (Stepping Stone School). To the north, across Hymeadow Drive, there is public school (Westwood High School) and a multifamily use (The Lantern). To the south, there is a single-family residential neighborhood. The applicant is requesting GO zoning for the site to utilize a suite within the office complex for a College or University Facility or Business or Trade School use (Gemini School of Visual Arts). The staff recommends GO, General Office district, zoning for this footprint area because the property meets the intent of GO district as it fronts on/takes access to a Level 2 collector roadway, Hymeadow Drive, and will provide services to the surrounding community. There are existing professional and medical office uses located to the east and public school and day care services to north and west of the site under consideration. The applicant agrees with the staff recommendation. BASIS OF RECOMMENDATION: 1. The proposed zoning should be consistent with the purpose statement of the district sought. General Office district is intended for offices and selected commercial uses predominately serving community and city-wide needs. 2. The proposed zoning should promote consistency and orderly planning. The GO zoning district would be compatible and …
08 C8-2022-0112 - Velocity Preliminary Plan; District 2.pdf — original pdf
SUBDIVISION REVIEW SHEET CASE NO.: C8-2022-0112 COMMISSION DATE: September 6, 2022 SUBDIVISION NAME: Velocity Preliminary Plan ADDRESS: 3848 1/2 E SH 71 SERVICE ROAD EB APPLICANT: Justin Kramer (Kimley-Horn) AGENT: VC HOLDINGS QOZ LP (Mark Bulmash) ZONING: LI-PDA Limited Industrial NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN: None AREA: 270 acres LOTS: 22 COUNTY: Travis DISTRICT: 2 WATERSHED: Onion Creek JURISDICTION: Full Purpose SIDEWALKS: Sidewalks will be constructed along all interior streets and S FM 973 RD, E SH 71 EB, and TOLL 130 VARIANCE: None requested DEPARTMENT COMMENTS: STAFF RECOMMENDATION: The plat does not comply with the criteria for approval in LDC 25-4-84(B) and staff recommends disapproval for the reasons listed in the attached comment report. An application that has been disapproved with reasons may be updated to address those reasons until the application expires. If the applicant submits an update to address the reasons for disapproval, that update will be presented to the Land Use Commission within fifteen days of submittal. Staff recommends disapproval of the plat for the reasons listed in the comment report dated September 1, 2022, and attached as Exhibit C. CASE MANAGER: Amy Combs PHONE: 512-974-2786 E-mail: amy.combs@austintexas.gov ATTACHMENTS Exhibit A: Vicinity map Exhibit B: Proposed plan Exhibit C: Comment report dated September 1, 2022 1 of 208 Exhibit A: Vicinity Map 2 of 208 VELOCITY PRELIMINARY PLAN SOUTHWEST CORNER OF SH-71 AND SH-130 AUSTIN, TEXAS C8-2022-0112 VELOCITY PRELIMINARY PLAN SHEET INDEX SHEET NO. DESCRIPTION 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 COVER SHEET GENERAL NOTES OVERALL PRELIMINARY PLAN PRELIMINARY PLAN (SHEET 1 OF 6) PRELIMINARY PLAN (SHEET 2 OF 6) PRELIMINARY PLAN (SHEET 3 OF 6) PRELIMINARY PLAN (SHEET 4 OF 6) PRELIMINARY PLAN (SHEET 5 OF 6) PRELIMINARY PLAN (SHEET 6 OF 6) STREET CROSS-SECTIONS S F M 973 R D E SH 71 PROJECT LOCATION B 0 S 3 H 1 S S VICINITY MAP SCALE: 1" = 2,000' NORTH COA GRID: P15, P16 JUNE 2022 LEGAL DESCRIPTION: BEING 270.93 ACRES OF LAND, LOCATED IN THE SANTIAGO DEL VALLE LEAGUE ABSTRACT NUMBER 24, TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS, AND BEING A PORTION OF THAT CERTAIN 385.684 ACRE TRACT, CONVEYED TO SH 71-130 HOLDINGS, LP., IN DOCUMENT NUMBER 2014189945 OFFICIAL PUBLIC RECORDS OF TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS., AND ALL OF THAT CERTAIN 4.886 ACRE TRACT, CONVEYED TO SH 71-30 HOLDINGS, LP, IN DOCUMENT NUMBER 2014189949, OFFICIAL PUBLIC RECORDS OF TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS. OWNER/DEVELOPER MARK BULMASH VC HOLDINGS …
09 C8-2020-0112.1A - Braker Valley Subdivision Phase 1 Final Plat; District 1.pdf — original pdf
SUBDIVISION REVIEW SHEET CASE NO.: C8-2020-0112.1A COMMISSION DATE: September 6, 2022 SUBDIVISION NAME: Braker Valley Subdivision (a small lot subdivision) ADDRESS: 4806 Blue Goose Rd APPLICANT: RR Braker Valley, LP (Jeremy Smitheal) AGENT: BGE, Inc. (Chris Rawls) ZONING: I-SF-4A (single family residence, small lot subdivision) NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN: N/A AREA: 68.615 acres COUNTY: Travis LOTS: 211 DISTRICT: 1 WATERSHED: Walnut Creek JURISDICTION: Full Purpose SIDEWALKS: Sidewalks will be constructed along Cameron Rd, Blue Goose Rd, Bridwell Bend, E Braker Ln, Fairmeade Dr, Gannet Hollow Dr, Glacier Valley Dr, Jarvis Path, Monument Valley Dr, Mystic Valley Dr, and Spanish Plains Way. VARIANCE: A Land Use Commission variance was granted to LDC 25-8-341 to allow cut over 4 feet up to 11.5 feet and 25-8-342 to allow fill over 4 feet up to 17 feet with the following staff conditions: In the two locations where the roadways cross the critical water quality zone, culverts will be provided for the entire width of the half-critical water quality zone. This avoids the flow pinch- point of the single, narrow culvert originally proposed. All areas of the stormwater pond that are not covered by dam safety regulations will be revegetated with standard specifications manual 609S native seeding and planting for restoration, using a selection of low growing, non-woody vegetation that can be mowed. DEPARTMENT COMMENTS: The request is for the approval of Braker Valley Subdivision, a small lot subdivision comprised of 211 lots on 68.615 acres. Staff recommends approval of the plat, subject to the conditions listed in the attached comment report. After the conditions are met, the plat will comply with LDC 25-4-84(B). The conditions include re- naming Native Rose Ln, updating the vicinity map on sheet 1 to label the currently un-built section of E Braker Ln. and posting fiscal. These are administrative actions that include very minor tweaks to the plat that will be resolved prior to recordation. An application that has been approved with conditions may be updated to address those conditions until the application expires and the plat does not need to be heard before the Commission again. 1 of 139 STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval with conditions listed in the comment report dated September 1, 2022, and attached as Exhibit C. CASE MANAGER: Joey de la Garza PHONE: 512-974-2664 E-mail: joey.delagarza@austintexas.gov ATTACHMENTS Exhibit A: Vicinity map Exhibit B: Proposed plat Exhibit C: Comment report dated September 1, 2022 …
Zoning and Platting Commission September 6 2022 Agenda.pdf — original pdf
ZONING & PLATTING COMMISSION AGENDA Tuesday, September 6, 2022 The Zoning and Platting Commission will convene at 6:00 PM on Tuesday, September 6, 2022 at Austin City Hall, Council Chambers, Room 1001 301 W. Second Street, Austin, TX. Some members of the Zoning and Platting Commission may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Cesar Acosta Nadia Barrera-Ramirez – Chair Scott Boone Ann Denkler – Parliamentarian Betsy Greenberg David King – Secretary Jolene Kiolbassa – Vice-Chair Hank Smith Lonny Stern Carrie Thompson Roy Woody EXECUTIVE SESSION (No public discussion) The Zoning & Platting Commission will announce it will go into Executive Session, if necessary, pursuant to Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code, to receive advice from Legal Counsel on matters specifically listed on this agenda. The commission may not conduct a closed meeting without the approval of the city attorney. Private Consultation with Attorney – Section 551.071 PUBLIC COMMUNICATION The first four (4) speakers signed up prior to the speaker registration deadline will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approval of minutes from August 16, 2022. Attorney: Patricia Link, 512-974-2173 Commission Liaison: Andrew Rivera, 512-974-6508 PUBLIC HEARINGS 2. Rezoning: Location: C14-2022-0040 - Pioneer Hill Plaza; District 1 10017-1/2 Dessau Road and 1501-1/2 Arborside Drive, Walnut Creek Watershed Owner/Applicant: Continental Homes of Texas, LTD (John Sparrow) Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: Doan & Associates (Julie Doan) MF-3-CO to CS Pending Heather Chaffin, 512-974-2122, heather.chaffin@austintexas.gov Housing and Planning Department Indefinite postponement by Applicant. Postponement Request C14-2022-0049 - 500 VFW Road; District 1 500 VFW Road, Walnut Creek Watershed 3. Rezoning: Location: Owner/Applicant: Capital City VFW Post #8787 Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: Drenner Group (Amanda Swor) GO-CO to GO-MU Pending Heather Chaffin, 512-974-2122, heather.chaffin@austintexas.gov Housing and Planning Department Staff postponement request to October 4, 2022. Postponement Request 4. Rezoning: Location: C14-2022-0050 - Allandale Village CS-1; District 7 5800 Burnet Road (Tenant space: 5806 Burnet Road), Shoal Creek Watershed Owner/Applicant: Allandale Village LTD (Meredith Knight) Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: Thrower Design (A. Ron Thrower) CS-V to CS-1-V Recommendation of CS-1-V-CO Heather Chaffin, 512-974-2122, heather.chaffin@austintexas.gov Housing and Planning Department C14-2021-0003 - South Lakeline Residential-Mixed Use; District 6 2610 ½ South Lakeline Boulevard, Buttercup Creek Watershed 5. Rezoning: Location: Owner/Applicant: Ozone Technology Inc. (Thomas J.Wolf, Jr.) Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: Thrower Design …
07 C8-2022-0221 - River Park South; District 3.pdf — original pdf
SUBDIVISION REVIEW SHEET CASE NO.: C8-2022-0221 COMMISSION DATE: September 6, 2022 SUBDIVISION NAME: River Park South Preliminary Plan ADDRESS: 4799 E Riverside Drive APPLICANT: Michael Piano (Presidium) AGENT: Julia Mrnack (Garza EMC) • Corridor Mixed Use • Neighborhood Mixed Use • Urban Residential NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN: Pleasant Valley ZONING: ERC (East Riverside Corridor) with the following subdistricts: AREA: 67.7 acres COUNTY: Travis LOTS: 24 DISTRICT: 3 WATERSHED: Country Club West JURISDICTION: Full Purpose SIDEWALKS: Sidewalks will be constructed along Wickersham Lane, Crossing Place, S Pleasant Valley Road and Elmont Drive. VARIANCE: none DEPARTMENT COMMENTS: The request is for the approval of the River Park South preliminary plan, comprised of 24 lots on 67.7 acres. The preliminary plan does not comply with the criteria for approval in LDC 25-4-57 and staff recommends disapproval for the reasons listed in the attached comment report. An application that has been disapproved with reasons may be updated to address those reasons until the application expires. If the applicant submits an update to address the reasons for disapproval, that update will be presented to the Land Use Commission within fifteen days of submittal. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends disapproval of the preliminary plan for the reasons listed in the comment report dated September 1, 2022, and attached as Exhibit C. CASE MANAGER: Steve Hopkins PHONE: 512-974-3175 E-mail: steve.hopkins@austintexas.gov ATTACHMENTS Exhibit A: Vicinity map Exhibit B: Proposed preliminary plan Exhibit C: Comment report dated September 1, 2022 VICINITY MAP MAPSCO GRID #'S 615U, 615V, 615Y, 615Z COA GRID : K-19 N.T.S. OWNERS: NRE EDGE, LLC 3100 MCKINNON STREET, SUITE 250 DALLAS, TEXAS 75201-1112 BP RIVERSIDE WEST, LLC 1601 RIO GRANDE STREET, SUITE 300 AUSTIN, TEXAS 78701 EAST RIVERSIDE RETAIL, LLC 3100 MCKINNON STREET, SUITE 250 DALLAS, TEXAS 75201-1112 NRE ZONE, LLC 3100 MCKINNON STREET, SUITE 250 DALLAS, TEXAS 75201 ENGINEER: GarzaEMC, LLC. 7708 RIALTO BLVD, SUITE 125 AUSTIN, TEXAS 78735 (512) 298-3284 SURVEYOR: CEC SURVEYING 3711 S. MOPAC EXPY BLDG 1, SUITE 550 AUSTIN, TEXAS 78746 CONTACT: SYD XINOS (512) 298-3284 NOTE: CEF NOTE: ALL RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE ACCURACY OF THESE PLANS REMAINS WITH THE ENGINEER WHO PREPARED THEM. IN REVIEWING THESE PLANS, THE CITY MUST RELY ON THE ADEQUACY OF THE WORK OF THE DESIGN ENGINEER. THE PRESENCE OF A CRITICAL ENVIRONMENTAL FEATURES ON OR NEAR A PROPERTY MAY AFFECT DEVELOPMENT. ALL ACTIVITIES WITHIN THE CEF BUFFER MUST COMPLY WITH THE CITY OF AUSTIN CODE AND CRITERIA. THE …
10 C8-2018-0165.4A - Cascades at Onion Creek East, Phase Four Final Plat; District 5.pdf — original pdf
SUBDIVISION REVIEW SHEET CASE NO.: C8-2018-0165.4A COMMISSION DATE: September 6, 2022 SUBDIVISION NAME: Cascades at Onion Creek East, Phase Four ADDRESS: 11601 S. IH 35 SVRD NB APPLICANT: M/I Homes of Austin, LLC (William G. Peckman) AGENT: LJA Engineering (Russell W. Kotara, P.E.) ZONING: I-SF-2 (single family) NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN: n/a AREA: 22.34 acre (973,130 sf) LOTS: 110 COUNTY: Travis DISTRICT: 5 WATERSHED: Onion Creek JURISDICTION: Full Purpose SIDEWALKS: Sidewalks will be constructed along streets. VARIANCE: None DEPARTMENT COMMENTS: The request is for the approval of Cascades at Onion Creek East, Phase Four final plat comprised of 110 lots on 22.34 acre (973,130 sf). Staff recommends approval of the plat, subject to the conditions listed in the attached comment report. After the conditions are met, the plat will comply with LDC 25-4-84(B). The conditions include updating street names, plat notes, and posting fiscal. These are administrative actions that require no discretionary review. An application that has been approved with conditions may be updated to address those conditions until the application expires and the plat does not need to be heard before the Commission again. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the plat, subject to the conditions listed in the comment report dated September 31, 20022, and attached as Exhibit C.. CASE MANAGER: Cesar Zavala PHONE: 512-974-3404 E-mail: cesar.zavala@austintexas.gov ATTACHMENTS Exhibit A: Vicinity map Exhibit B: Proposed final plat Exhibit C: Comment Report ` 1 of 910 2 of 910 3 of 910 4 of 910 5 of 910 CITY OF AUSTIN –DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT SUBDIVISION APPLICATION – MASTER COMMENT REPORT 512-974-3404 11601 S IH 35 SVRD NB C8-2018-0165.4A CASE NUMBER: UPDATE: U2 CASE MANAGER: Cesar Zavala PHONE #: PROJECT NAME: Cascades at Onion Creek East, Phase Four Final Plat LOCATION: SUBMITTAL DATE: August 22, 2022 FINAL REPORT DATE: August 31, 2022 STAFF REPORT: This report includes all staff comments received to date concerning your most recent subdivision application submittal. The comments may include requirements, recommendations, or information. The requirements in this report must be addressed by an updated submittal. The subdivision application will be approved when all requirements from each review discipline have been addressed. If you have any questions, concerns or if you require additional information about this report, please contact your case manager at the phone number listed above or by using the contact information listed for each reviewer in this report. Any change to the plan/plat shall not …
03 Revised Staff Memo.pdf — original pdf
************************************************************************ MEMORANDUM TO: Nadia Barrera-Ramirez, Chair Zoning and Platting Commission Members FROM: Heather Chaffin, Senior Planner Housing and Planning Department DATE: September 6, 2022 RE: 500 VFW Road C14-2022-0049 Postponement Request by Staff ************************************************************************ Staff requests a postponement of the above mentioned rezoning case from the September 6, 2022 Zoning and Platting Commission agenda to the October 4, 2022 agenda. This will allow Staff time to finalize the review. From: Kate Kniejski < Sent: Tuesday, August 30, 2022 10:03 PM To: Chaffin, Heather <Heather.Chaffin@austintexas.gov> Cc: Amanda Swor <> Subject: RE: COA Zoning and Platting Meeting 9/6/22 - Request to Reschedule Hearing on Application from Capital City VFW Post 8787 *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** Hi Heather, regarding the 500 VFW Rd zoning case, we agree to the neighborhood’s request for the postponement of the hearing at ZAP from the September 6, 2022 date to the October 4, 2022 date. Thanks so much and let me know if you need anything else from us on this. Kate Kate Kniejski, AICP | Senior Project Manager Drenner Group, PC | 2705 Bee Caves Road | Suite 100 | Austin, TX 78746 Office: (512) 807-2900 | Direct: (512) 807-2905 From: Glenn Weichert < > Sent: Monday, August 29, 2022 4:41 PM To: Chaffin, Heather <Heather.Chaffin@austintexas.gov>; Mike Simpson < >;; Amanda Swor (aswor@drennergroup.com) < > Cc: Tiffany Conner < >; Ron Lussier < >; Cc: Danny McCormack < > Subject: RE: COA Zoning and Platting Meeting 9/6/22 - Request to Reschedule Hearing on Application from Capital City VFW Post 8787 *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** I will leave it to Amanda and Jason to suggest the date. Respondent HOA will be happy with either Oct. 4 or 18. Glenn K. Weichert The Weichert Law Firm 3821 Juniper Trace, Suite 106 Austin, Texas 78738 (512) 263-2666 ext. 101 Fax: (512) 263-2698 CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: The information in this email may be confidential and/or privileged. This email is intended to be reviewed by only the individual or organization named above. If you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any review, dissemination or copying of this email and its attachments, if any, or the information contained herein is prohibited. If you have received this email in error, please immediately notify the sender by return email and delete this email from your system. Thank you. From: Chaffin, Heather <Heather.Chaffin@austintexas.gov> Sent: Monday, August …
04 Public Correspondence.pdf — original pdf
*** External Email - Exercise Caution *** To the Chair and Commissioners of the Zoning and Platting Commission: I write to express my support for the COA Staff recommendation for conditional rezoning regarding Item 4, C14-2022-0050 by Owner/Applicant Allandale Village Ltd. (Meredith Knight), doing business as Twin Liquors. This item relates to a change of use for 5806 Burnet Road (tenant space), situated within the Allandale Shopping Center, a commercial property located at the SW Corner of Burnet Road and Allandale Road in Council District 7. The Applicant, Allandale Village, Ltd., and the COA Case Manager, Heather Chaffin, are in accord regarding the rezoning of this space from CS-V to CS-1-V-CO, subject to the condition that the newly approved use will allow package liquor sales only, and prohibit any use as a bar now or in the future. The location of this space, in close proximity to an Austin ISD middle school, church and residential neighbors, as well as to a major and long-established grocery store with high traffic volume, make it more suitably located for package sales and not to a bar. The approach the Applicant has shown, and the work of staff on this item, is appreciated. Given the significant increase of the size of this new store, I would hope that in the future another liquor store would not be located in the existing space that will be vacated with this action. Thank you for your consideration. Mary Fero Allandale Neighborhood resident, Council District 7 Good Morning, Chair and Commissioners of the Zoning and Platting Commission, Mr. Rivera, and Ms. Chaffin - Mr. Rivera - Could you please add the attached to backup? I respectfully ask that the Commission vote to support Ms. Heather Chaffin’s recommendation and the applicant’s willingness to rezone the tenant space at 5806 Burnet Road from CS-V to CS-1-V-CO, which will allow for package liquor sales only. We deeply appreciate Ms. Chaffin’s and the applicant’s sensitivity to early neighborhood concerns that the tenant space at 5806 Burnet could become a bar now or in the future. For those commissioners unfamiliar with that locale, the area is very walkable and there are several vulnerable pedestrian groups, locations, and uses in both Allandale and Brentwood that are within mere feet of the property site. Within less than 1/3 mile, children walk to 5 different schools or their bus stops: • Northwest Montessori 800 feet • …
06 Public Comment.pdf — original pdf
From: To: Subject: Date: Attachments: Joseph Crawford Sirwaitis, Sherri Re: Permit/Case 2022-078539 ZC Friday, September 2, 2022 8:45:09 AM image001.png *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** Hello Ms. Sirwaitis - Below are my comments for the proposed zoning designation. Please confirm receipt and that these will be provided to the Commission in their backup materials. Thanks again for your assistance. My name is Joe Crawford, my wife and I live in one of the three residential properties immediately adjacent to this tract. If the proposed use can be accomplished under Limited Office ("LO") zoning then I have no objection to allowing this art school on the property. College and University Facilities are conditionally allowed under LO zoning, but the proposed user is not a degree-offering institution so it would need a variance to be allowed here and I have no issue with that solution. I do object to the property being zoned General Office ("GO"). As geographical background, several LO-zoned properties separate this property from 183 on the East. It is otherwise surrounded by schools to the North and West and single-family residential properties to the South. The existing buildings of the property at issue appear also to comply with the height, use, and setback requirements of LO zoning. GO zoning would open the door to more intrusive uses that would not follow the City's comprehensive zoning plan. First - this property exactly meets the description of LO zoning districts from the City's Zoning Guide: "Limited Office district is the designation for an office use that serves neighborhood or community needs and that is located in or adjacent to residential neighborhoods. An office in an LO district may contain one or more different uses. Site development regulations and performance standards applicable to an LO district use are designed to ensure that the use is compatible and complementary in scale and appearance with the residential environment. This tract abuts three residential lots and so it is important that its development match the residential environment in scale and appearance. That is exactly why the LO zoning designation was created and this property should follow the City's comprehensive plan. Next, the City has adopted 12 principles to organize discussion on zoning issues and when this application is reviewed with these principles in mind, the property must be zoned LO. It is a long list but the City has adopted these principles for …
12 Submitted by Barrera Ramirez and Kiolbassa - Improving Connectivity.pdf — original pdf
Improving Connectivity Resolution Zoning and Platting Commission Whereas; Priority Program 1 in the Imagine Austin Comprehensive Plan calls for “investment in a compact and connected city through the coordination of capital investments, incentives, and regulations;” and Whereas; according to the 2020 Imagine Austin Compact and Connected Indicators, developed land area, annual unlinked transit passenger trips, vehicle miles traveled per capita, percentage of trips by biking and walking, and transportation system total annual delay are all “headed in the wrong direction;” and Whereas; fatalities, serious injuries, and total crashes in Austin have increased year over year in the Austin area since 2018; and Whereas; designing communities with options for bicycling and walking increases opportunities for physical activity, especially for children and families; and Whereas; car ownership in Texas costs almost $10,000 a year; and Whereas; dead-end streets and disconnected networks increase vehicle miles traveled and time spent in the car, which have been associated with obesity, decreased opportunities for active travel, stress, impacts on mental health, less time to spend with family and friends, and less time to engage in community activities. Whereas, connected street networks help reduce traffic on major thoroughfares, are cheaper to build and maintain; and Whereas a connected street grid makes walking, biking, and transit use more desirable options; and Whereas, the way streets are laid out now determines the pattern for future growth; and Whereas subdivisions with too few access streets results in dangerous situations in the event of flooding or wildfires; and Therefore, be it resolved that the Zoning and Platting Commission recommend that the Austin City Council seek to revise and amend Land Development Code sections § 25-4-151 through § 25-4-157 to meet the intent of Imagine Austin Priority Program and seek to enhance connectivity and affordability in new subdivision design; and Be it further resolved that the proposed changes recommended by the Zoning and Platting Commission are: 1. § 25-4-151 – Require connections and alignment of all stub out streets of a new subdivision to existing or proposed streets. If street connection infeasible, provide connection through a multi- use trail; and 2. § 25-4-152 – Prohibit dead-end streets and/or cul-de-sacs unless the director determines that topography, natural features, or unusual conditions make connection to an existing or proposed street infeasible; and 3. § 25-4-152 – If allowed by the director, a dead-end street and/or cul-de-sac must be no longer than 300 feet and …
12 Submitted by Thompson - Improving Connectivity Alt Recommendation.pdf — original pdf
Improving Connectivity Resolution Zoning and Platting Commission Whereas; Priority Program 1 in the Imagine Austin Comprehensive Plan calls for “investment in a compact and connected city through the coordination of capital investments, incentives, and regulations;” and Whereas; Imagine Austin also strives to Protect Livibility; and Whereas: Research shows that residents experience the highest levels of cohesion on dead-end and cul- de-sac streets, enhancing livability aspects such as safety (for in-street activities, children playing, etc.), security (increased recognition of neighbors and irregular activity), the opportunity to connect to community, increased peace and quiet (reduced traffic, noise, high-speed automobiles, etc.), access to areas for play and gathering of neighbors, and a degree of enhanced privacy. Whereas; There are design opportunities for dead-end and cul-de-sac streets that can include pathways, right of ways, trails and other options for connectivity. And, small (short) dead-end and cul-de-sac streets can be located along main arteries keeping residents connected to walkable/bikeable grids within the city, while also creating necessary buffers between commercial and residential areas. Whereas; according to the 2020 Imagine Austin Compact and Connected Indicators, developed land area, annual unlinked transit passenger trips, vehicle miles traveled per capita, percentage of trips by biking and walking, and transportation system total annual delay are all “headed in the wrong direction”; and Whereas; designing communities with options for bicycling and walking increases opportunities for physical activity, especially for children and families; and Whereas a connected street grid makes walking, biking, and transit use more desirable options; and Whereas subdivisions with traditional dead-end and cul-de-sac streets may include too few access streets resulting in dangerous situations in the event of flooding or wildfires; and Therefore, be it resolved that the Zoning and Platting Commission recommend that the Austin City Council seek to revise and amend Land Development Code sections § 25-4-151 through § 25-4-157 to meet the intent of Imagine Austin Priority Program and seek to enhance livibility, connectivity and affordability in new subdivision design; and Be it further resolved that the proposed changes recommended by the Zoning and Platting Commission are: 1. § 25-4-152 – Define dead-end and cul-de-sac streets; and 2. § 25-4-152 – Require that dead-end streets and/or cul-de-sac streets be no longer than 500 feet or provide a multi-use trail connection to artery streets to enhance opportunities for walking and biking and accessing transit; and 3. § 25-4-157 – Require more connections to external streets for …