M E M O R A N D U M TO: Planning Commission Chair and Commissioners FROM: Ana Villarreal, Planning Department DATE: March 19, 2025 SUBJECT: North Lamar Transit Center Station Area Vision Plan Adoption This memo provides a brief synopsis of the North Lamar Transit Center (NLTC) Station Area Vision Plan planning process. On December 12, 2022, City Council approved Resolution No. 20221208-036, which initiated planning for the North Lamar and South Congress Transit Center station areas. On March 9, 2023, City Council approved Resolution No. 20230309-016, accepting the ETOD Policy Plan framework and initiating work to deliver Equitable Transit-Oriented Development (ETOD) to Austinites based on this policy guidance. The station area planning engagement process kicked off with a series of workshops involving community members in the spring of 2023. A second round of engagement took place in the fall of 2023, and the third and final round occurred in the fall of 2024. During this planning process, staff has engaged the community through a number of methods, including: • SpeakUp Austin! website (https://www.speakupaustin.org/ETODstationareas) • On-line and paper surveys in English and Spanish • Social Media and E-mail newsletter • Courtesy notification postcard to residents and businesses • Recordings of the virtual events to the SpeakUp Austin! website • Outreach to community leaders through email • Paid focus groups • In-person and virtual community meetings The NLTC Station Area Vision Plan includes a review of existing conditions, as well as a vision of how the transit center and the station area could evolve to bring the benefits of ETOD to the community. In addition to the land use elements described in the Vision Plan, the City also has other tools to create more equitable places. These are described in the ETOD Policy Plan and the implementation section of the station area vision plan. Page 1 of 2 32 CPA-2025-0001 - North Lamar Transit Center Station Area Vision Plan1 of 2 Neighborhood Plan Amendments (NPAs) are proposed concurrently with the Station Area Vision Plans to ensure that the Plans’ vision of future land use in the station area does not conflict with any pre- existing neighborhood plan’s Future Land Use Map (FLUM). Community Meeting notifications for the NPAs were mailed out on February 17, 2025, for the meeting held on March 4, 2025. Additionally, a dual meeting notice for the Planning Commission Meeting on March 25, 2025, and the City …
Equitable Transit-Oriented Development North Lamar Transit Center Station Area Vision Plan January 2025 PUBLIC REVIEW DRAFT Acknowledgments Contents CapMetro City of Austin Planning Department Consultants Perkins&Will Nelson\Nygaard HR&A Advisors Cultural Strategies Movitas Along with the staff mentioned here, many other City employees from various departments contributed their expertise, recommendations, and support in finalizing this vision plan. 1. PROJECT OVERVIEW Introduction The Vision Why North Lamar Transit Center (NLTC)? Process and Engagement 2. STATION AREA OVERVIEW Neighborhood Snapshot Existing Connectivity Existing Land Use 3. STATION AREA VISION Vision Statement Proposed Connectivity Proposed Open Space Network Development Character Districts Future Land Use Map 04 22 34 4. NORTH LAMAR TRANSIT CENTER 56 CONCEPT PLAN A Vision for Transformation A Reimagined Transit Center at NLTC 5. IMPLEMENTATION: ETOD POLICY TOOLS ETOD Policy Tools 6. NEXT STEPS Transit Center Implementation Station Area Implementation 7. APPENDIX Community Engagement Summary 70 78 84 2 Equitable Transit-Oriented Development North Lamar Transit Center Station Area Vision Plan 3 “Building on the previous efforts, North Lamar and South Congress Transit Center Vision Plans have a unique opportunity to serve as active templates for transit and equitable development to come together in a way that is accessible, multi-modal, sustainable, and responsive to the changing needs of our customers and our community.” Sharmila Mukherjee EVP for Strategic Planning and Development, CapMetro “The North Lamar and South Congress Transit Center Station Areas present exciting opportunities to envision areas around transit investments in ways that benefit both current and future residents by increasing access to job opportunities, making it easier to meet daily needs, and increasing housing options.” Lauren Middleton-Pratt Director of Planning, City of Austin 01 Project Overview Introduction The Vision Why North Lamar Transit Center (NLTC)? Process and Engagement Capital Metropolitan Transportation Authority (CapMetro) and the City of Austin are invested in equitable transit-oriented development (ETOD). ETOD strives to ensure that those with the greatest need for transit enhancements can also benefit from them. This typically includes people of color, low-income households, seniors, people with disabilities, and households with limited or no access to cars. Achieving equitable outcomes through ETOD requires a holistic approach to transit and other investments that considers and addresses how transit infrastructure intersects with housing affordability, small business interests, economic opportunity, education, health, and patterns of inequality embedded within social and economic systems. This ETOD station area vision plan is a starting point to shape an equitable …
Proposed Connectivity As previously noted, the NLTC Station Area has limited connectivity on several fronts. The NLTC Station Area Vision Plan seeks to address this through a series of improvements to the street network. A more robust, multi-modal street network with improved bicycle and pedestrian connections will allow community members and commuters to benefit from existing and future transit service more readily. Recommended Actions: Legend NLTC Site Boundary North Lamar Multimodal Transit Complex CapMetro Red Line Improved Existing Street Corridors Potential Future Street Connections Bike/Ped Connection Only Existing Parks L1 L2 L3 Street Level 1 Street Level 2 Street Level 3 1 2 3 4 5 Improve Powell Lane and extend it west across North Lamar Boulevard to US-183, creating a safe, multi-modal street connection to Anderson Square and the neighborhoods to the southwest. Powell Lane could act as the spine of the community that stitches together the fragmented quadrants of the station area. Powell Lane and Anderson Square shall have on-street parking and bicycle facilities. Provide generous sidewalks along Anderson Square between Anderson Lane and US-183, and continue them on to Watson Street, for safe pedestrian access to North Austin Optimist Sportsplex, and other community uses. Refer to the adopted Sidewalk Plan and Bicycle Plan. Improve the intersection of Morrow Drive and North Lamar Boulevard for better connectivity and safety for all modes. Enhance Morrow Drive as it transitions to Guadalupe Street and Northway Drive to reimagine it as a bike and pedestrian- friendly safe route to T.A. Brown Elementary School. Refer to the City of Austin Public Works Safe Routes to School report for recommended T.A. Brown Safe Routes. Introduce safe, comfortable, and convenient bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure to connect Northcrest Boulevard with Georgian Drive across US-183. Refer to the adopted Bicycle Plan. As redevelopment occurs, break up larger parcels with smaller multi-modal streets and crosswalks to have a more walkable, bikeable, and rollable neighborhood. Safe and pleasant accessibility choices that serve people of all ages and abilities are a critical need in the station area. 38 Equitable Transit-Oriented Development The station area is carved roughly into four quadrants, separated by North Lamar Boulevard and US-183. The first four recommendations seek to improve the connectivity across these physical barriers, forming a modified loop that stitches the four quadrants together. Beyond this primary improvement to circulation within the station area, further recommendations seek to increase secondary connections with neighborhood …
Sustainable and Resilient NLTC Rainwater Capture and Re-use: Rainwater and condensate captured from rooftops and green roofs for re-use in landscaping. Green Roofs Reduced building energy load by cooling roofs; delayed flow of stormwater by up to 65%; and rich habitats for plants, animals, and insects are all benefits. The vision for the NLTC is also formed around a sustainable and resilient design for the site. There is an opportunity to generate renewable energy, capture and re-use water on site, treat stormwater in bioswales (landscaping that captures and filters stormwater runoff), and provide shade and comfort to transit riders and visitors. The adjacent diagrams show a conceptual vision for some of these sustainable strategies that the project champions. Renewable Energy Generation Solar panel installations on rooftops can generate electricity for use in buildings and bus-charging bays. Green Alleyway This generous green space makes room for rainwater collection, stormwater biofiltration and detention, biodiverse plants and trees for a biophilic landscape and a shaded micro-climate oriented towards human comfort in this gathering area. Tree Canopy and Bus Shelter Shade, comfort, safety, and protection from weather elements for community members and transit riders. Legend CapMetro Site Boundary (6.1Acres) Transit Plaza Bus Stop with Charging Bays Transit Amenity Area Accessible Roof Decks Green Roofs Stormwater Network Sun Movement Solar Panels 68 Equitable Transit-Oriented Development N Figure 18: A sustainable and resilient community at North Lamar Transit Center North Lamar Transit Center Station Area Vision Plan 69 05 Implementation: ETOD Policy Tools This section identifies the ETOD Policy Tools that should be implemented within the NLTC Station Area as it evolves. These policy tools are each described in more detail in the Policy Toolkit that is included in the ETOD Policy Plan. The tools are intended to align with land use regulations and investments, and to support the six ETOD Goals within the NLTC Station Area. Based on its characteristics, the station area has been identified as “Enhance” on the ETOD Typology, and implementation of these tools is intended to respond to that typology by aligning with land use regulations and investments, to minimize displacement of existing community members and businesses, and to achieve other goals of the ETOD Policy Plan within the station area. 70 70 Equitable Transit-Oriented Development Equitable Transit-Oriented Development North Lamar Transit Center Station Area Vision Plan 71 North Lamar Transit Center Station Area Vision Plan 71 Recommended ETOD Policy Tools …
From: Barbara McArthur <mcabarney@gmail.com> Sent: Tuesday, March 25, 2025 12:47 PM To: Hempel, Claire - BC <BC-Claire.Hempel@austintexas.gov>; Azhar, Awais - BC <BC- Awais.Azhar@austintexas.gov>; Howard, Patrick - BC <BC-Patrick.Howard@austintexas.gov>; Ramirez, Nadia - BC <BC-Nadia.Ramirez@austintexas.gov>; Anderson, Greg - BC <bc- Greg.Anderson@austintexas.gov>; Maxwell, Felicity - BC <BC-Felicity.Maxwell@austintexas.gov>; Haney, Casey - BC <BC-Casey.Haney@austintexas.gov>; Johnson, Ryan - BC <BC- Ryan.Johnson@austintexas.gov>; Skidmore, Danielle - BC <BC-Danielle.Skidmore@austintexas.gov>; BC- Imad.Ahmen@austintexas.gov; Lan, Anna - BC <BC-Anna.Lan@austintexas.gov>; Cohen, Jessica - BC <BC-Jessica.Cohen@austintexas.gov>; Hunter, Candace - BC <BC-Candace.Hunter@austintexas.gov>; Garcia, Ella <Ella.Garcia@austintexas.gov>; Harden, Joi <Joi.Harden@austintexas.gov> Subject: Postponement Request External Email - Exercise Caution • Support the communities that these requirest impact, there are many market lower income housing opportunities in the area and the upzoning willl trigger more displacement of affordable units with luxury units. • There may never be a train going to the North lamar Transit Center, if you build the density first then the condemnations will be much more expensive. • Postpone all 12 cases relevant for both the North Lamar Transit Center & South Congress Transit Center ETOD Station Area Vision Plans until April 22, 2025. • Host at least one in-person public forum to better inform the surrounding communities, especially vulnerable residents and organizations working with and/or supporting them • Invite residents, especially vulnerable residents and/or community based organizations, to participate in the Equitable Transit Oriented Development and Vision Plans working group. Barbara McArthur CAUTION: This is an EXTERNAL email. Please use caution when clicking links or opening attachments. If you believe this to be a malicious or phishing email, please report it using the "Report Message" button in Outlook. For any additional questions or concerns, contact CSIRT at "cybersecurity@austintexas.gov". 36 CPA-2025-0001 - North Lamar Transit Center Station Area Vision Plan1 of 6 Outlook Request for postponement Planning Commission 3/25/2025 Public Hearings for NLTC & SCTC ETOD Station Area Vision Plans, Imagine Austin From Monica G <maguzmanma@gmail.com> Date Tue 3/25/2025 10:08 AM To Cc Greathouse, Stevie <stevie.greathouse@austintexas.gov>; Villarreal, Ana <Ana.Villarreal@austintexas.gov>; McCarthy, Tim <Tim.McCarthy@austintexas.gov> Garcia, Ella <Ella.Garcia@austintexas.gov>; Harden, Joi <Joi.Harden@austintexas.gov>; nacacontactteam >; Evan & Emily Rapier < < < < >; Alexandria Anderson >; Carl K Webb < >; Misael Ramos >; Chip Harris < Wendy Gray >; Christopher Page < >; president@srccatx.org < >; Nick Pellicciotto >; Anita T Schurr < > 1 attachment (81 KB) NACA CT_3.25.25 Planning Comm_NLTC-SCTC ETOD.pdf; External Email - Exercise Caution March 25, 2025 North Austin Civic Association (NACA) Contact Team TO: …
Public comments received during a briefing for the NLTC Station Area residents on April 19, 2025, at Little Walnut Creek Library. 36 CPA-2025-0001 - North Lamar Transit Center Station Area Vision Plan1 of 3 36 CPA-2025-0001 - North Lamar Transit Center Station Area Vision Plan2 of 3 36 CPA-2025-0001 - North Lamar Transit Center Station Area Vision Plan3 of 3
Reference Document Pg #/ Section # of document Proposed Amendment Proposed Text Change, IF necessary (Underline added text/Strikethrough deleted text) Text Change Included in Amendment (YES/NO) References and Notes (if needed) Potential Notice Requirements No. Item (N. Lamar/S. Congress Station Area Vision Plans) Commission er Proposing Amendmen t This row for amendment tracking 1 N Lamar Station Area Vision Plan 2 N Lamar Station Area Vision Plan Ahmed, Azhar, Johnson, Woods Johnson, Woods, Azhar, Ahmed https://www.speakupaustin. org/Customer/File/Full/a2d48ff6-4c0d- 4cee-a061-57a6809ce958 Pg 27, 16 https://www.speakupaustin. org/Customer/File/Full/a2d48ff6-4c0d- 4cee-a061-57a6809ce958 p. 21 3 4 5 6 7 Both Johnson, Woods, Azhar, Ahmed Both Johnson, Woods, Azhar, Ahmed https://www.speakupaustin. org/Customer/File/Full/a2d48ff6-4c0d- 4cee-a061-57a6809ce958 https://www. speakupaustin. org/Customer/File/Full/525f3f48-06ff- 4681-be0c-b142e7e161e6 https://www.speakupaustin. org/Customer/File/Full/a2d48ff6-4c0d- 4cee-a061-57a6809ce958 https://www. speakupaustin. org/Customer/File/Full/525f3f48-06ff- 4681-be0c-b142e7e161e6 S Congress Station Area Vision Plan Johnson, Woods, Azhar https://www.speakupaustin. org/Customer/File/Full/525f3f48-06ff- 4681-be0c-b142e7e161e6 S Congress Station Area Vision Plan Johnson, Woods, Azhar https://www.speakupaustin. org/Customer/File/Full/525f3f48-06ff- 4681-be0c-b142e7e161e6 S Congress Station Area Vision Plan Johnson, Woods, Azhar https://www.speakupaustin. org/Customer/File/Full/525f3f48-06ff- 4681-be0c-b142e7e161e6 p27 p27 p41 On FLUM, expand Neighborhood Transition Zone to include remaining sites within NLTC 1/2 mile boundary, excluding open space existing land use. Facilitate access to the North Lamar Transit Center with improved connectivity from the Transit Center northbound to Powell Lane extension and eastbound across North Lamar with a separate bicycle and pedestrian bridge, aligning with proposed Austin Light Rail plans. Request staff provide an update within six months to share next steps to bring base zones within ETOD into compliance with vision plans. Prohibit new auto-oriented uses (consistent with uses prohibited in DB- ETOD) within ETOD areas. On FLUM, expand TOD Mixed-Use east and west along both sides of US 290 to the edge of the SCTC 1/2 mile boundary, except where doing so would reduce existing allowable density. On FLUM, expand Neighborhood Transition Zone to include remaining sites within NLTC 1/2 mile boundary, excluding open space existing land use and those recommended for TOD Mixed-Use in amendment 5. Identify additional east-west and north- south multimodal connections within the S Congress Station Area and between surrounding areas. (i.e. between Alpine Road and Warehouse Row; between Lareina Dr and S Congress) No No No No No No No Note: Per staff, would trigger renoticing Note: Per staff, would trigger renoticing Note: Per staff, would trigger renoticing 36 CPA-2025-0001 - North Lamar Transit Center Station Area Vision Plan1 of 1
NLTC & SCTC Station Area Vision Plans and Related Amendments Planning Commission Meeting Tuesday, April 24, 2025 Equitable Transit- Oriented Development 1 ETOD ETOD is an approach to planning that puts housing, jobs, services, and retail near public transit stations. This makes it easier for people to get to these places using public transit and creates walkable neighborhoods with a range of services. The ETOD Policy Plan ▪ Accepted via Resolution No. 20230309-016. ▪ Provides a comprehensive policy framework to guide future development around the Project Connect system. ▪ Includes: • Goals • Station Area Typology • Policy Toolkit • Planning Priorities Transit Center Station Areas Station Area Planning is a community-driven approach to crafting a vision for the area surrounding a transit station. North Lamar Transit Center Station Area South Congress Transit Center Station Area Engagement The Vision Plan 1. Project Overview, Vision, Engagement 2. Station Area Overview 3. Station Area Vision 4. Concept Plans 5. ETOD Policy Tools 6. Next Steps 7. Appendix: Community Engagement Summary How to Participate https://speakupaustin.org/etodstationareas SCAN HERE ESCANEE AQUÍ We want to hear from you! North Lamar Transit Center Station Area 2 North Lamar Transit Center ETOD Typologies North Lamar Transit Center Station Area NLTC Concept Plan NLTC Vision Plan and Future Land Use Map NLTC Neighborhood Plan Amendments 3 Neighborhood Plans within the NLTC Station Area NPA-2025-0007.01 North Austin Civic Association (NACA) Neighborhood Plan NPA-2025-0007.01 North Austin Civic Association (NACA) Neighborhood Plan Request: Remove from NACA NP FLUM NLTC Station Area FLUM NACA NP FLUM NLTC FLUM NPA-2025-0017.01 Crestview/Wooten Combined Neighborhood Plan (Wooten NP) NPA-2025-0017.01 Crestview/Wooten Combined Neighborhood Plan (Wooten NP) To: Remove from Crestview/Wooten Combined NP FLUM (Wooten NP) NLTC Station Area FLUM Wooten NP FLUM NLTC FLUM • Anderson Square • Hobby Lobby • Planet Fitness • DJC Law • Bingo NPA-2025-0017.02 Crestview/Wooten Combined Neighborhood Plan (Crestview NP) NPA-2025-0017.02 Crestview/Wooten Combined Neighborhood Plan (Crestview NP) To: Remove from Crestview/Wooten Combined NP FLUM (Crestview NP) FLUM NLTC Station Area FLUM Crestview NP FLUM NLTC FLUM • Tire shop • Auto repair • Violin shop • Amy’s Ice Cream • Shoe store • Auto Repair • Midtown Crossing • Car rental • Collision Repair • Auto yard • Commercial NPA-2025-0018.01 Brentwood/Highland Combined Neighborhood Plan (Highland NP) NPA-2025-0018.01 Brentwood/Highland Combined Neighborhood Plan (Highland NP) To: Remove from Brentwood/Highland Combined NP (Highland NP) FLUM NLTC Station Area FLUM Highland NP FLUM NLTC FLUM • …
NLTC and SCTC Station Area Vision Plans Boards and Commissions Briefings • Project Connect Community Advisory Committee (CAC) o Date: September 12, 2024 o Time: 5:00 PM • CAC Working Group o Date: December 3, 2024 o Time: 2:30 PM • Pedestrian Advisory Council o Date: February 3, 2025 o Time: 6:00 PM • CapMetro Customer Advisory Committee o Date: February 12, 2025 o Time: 6:00 PM • CAC Working Group o Date: February 13, 2025 o Time: 3:00 PM • CapMetro Access Committee o Date: March 5, 2025 o Time: 5:30 PM • Bicycle Advisory Council o Date: March 18, 2025 o Time: 6:00 PM • Small Area Planning Joint Commission o Date: March 19, 2025 o Time: 12:00 PM Community Events • NLTC Focus Groups (2 English, 1 Spanish) o Date: February 28, 2023- March 2, 2023 36 CPA-2025-0001 - North Lamar Transit Center Station Area Vision Plan1 of 5 • SCTC Focus Groups (2 English, 1 Spanish) o Date: March 8, 2023- March 9, 2023 • NLTC Virtual Public Workshop o Date: February 28, 2023 • SCTC Virtual Public Workshop o Date: March 1, 2023 • Focus Groups (7 total) o Date: October 11, 2023 – October 18, 2023 • Business walks at both station areas o Date: October 17, 2023 – October 18, 2023 • Tabling at Foundation Communities Sierra Vista Family Night o Date: October 25, 2023 • Tabling at Todos Juntos Mi Familia y Me Pumpkin Party o Date: October 26, 2023 • Tabling at Waterloo Greenway Dia de los Muertos o Date: November 1, 2023 • Tabling at NLTC o Date: November 1, 2023 • Tabling at NLTC o Date: November 3, 2023 • Tabling at SCTC o Date: November 1, 2023 • Tabling at SCTC o Date: November 3, 2023 • Tabling at Thurmond Heights Apartments o Date: November 8, 2023 36 CPA-2025-0001 - North Lamar Transit Center Station Area Vision Plan2 of 5 • Thurmond Heights Residents' Council Meeting o Date: November 16, 2023 • Tabling at Party at the People's House 2024 o Date: June 22, 2024 • Tabling at Viva Mexico 2024 o Date: September 14, 2024 • NLTC In-Person Open House o Date: November 13, 2024 • SCTC In-Person Open House o Date: November 14, 2024 • NLTC/SCTC Joint Virtual Open House o Date: November 16, 2024 • North Austin Civic Association Meeting o Date: January 16, 2025 …
Capital Delivery Services Public Improvement Bond Program Integrated Bond Program Development and Delivery Plan Planning Commission Update Eric Bailey Deputy Director Capital Delivery Services “Effectively and Efficiently Deliver Quality Projects with the Concept of Speed” 1 AGENDA • CDS Overview • What is a General Obligation Bond Program? • Improved Bond Development Process • Staff Work Completed to Date • Guiding Principles, Technical Criteria, & Scoring Matrices • Progress to Date & Upcoming Milestones “Effectively and Efficiently Deliver Quality Projects with the Concept of Speed” 2 Created in 2023 with the goal of reducing project delivery time Who we are • Engineers • Architects • Project managers • Community Engagement Our partners • Consultants • Contracting teams • City asset owners • Community members • Mayor & Council Role in 2026 Bond Program One City – One Team – One Approach to effectively and efficiently deliver quality public projects. • Convene asset owner departments to develop needs assessment • Guide the process to ensure projects are vetted and scopes/schedules/budgets are accurate and realistic • Coordinate projects across departments to achieve mutual benefits What is a General Obligation Bond Program? Typical Bond Projects: • Flood and Erosion Control Improvements • New or Replacement City Facilities • Rehabilitation of Existing Facilities • Housing Infrastructure/Housing Projects • Street and Thoroughfare Improvements o Sidewalks o Traffic Signals • Park and Recreation Facilities • Public Safety Facilities (Fire/EMS/Police) • Land Purchase 4 What is a General Obligation Bond Program? Types of work NOT included: • Routine operations and maintenance activities o Potholes o Minor street repair o Landscaping maintenance o General building maintenance Improvements for short term leased space • • Code enforcement initiatives • Employee salaries (including police & fire) • AE/AW Capital Projects typically funded by using debt are funded via AE and AW revenue bonds, not General Obligation debt and thus are not for the 2026 GO Bond Program City of Austin | Capital Delivery Services Department | One City, One Team, One Approach to Capital Delivery 5 Improved Bond Delivery Process for 2026 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 Council calls for Bond Election (Aug) Bond Election (Nov) BEATF Meetings, Council, and Public Engagement HOW WE’VE DONE BONDS IN THE PAST: Project Proposals RFP’s/RFQ’s Project Planning to develop scope, schedule, budget Design Construction WHAT WE’RE DOING NOW: Needs Assessment and Project Evaluation Project Planning to develop scope, schedule, …
NLTC and SCTC Station Area Vision Plans Boards and Commissions Briefings • Project Connect Community Advisory Committee (CAC) o Date: September 12, 2024 o Time: 5:00 PM • CAC Working Group o Date: December 3, 2024 o Time: 2:30 PM • Pedestrian Advisory Council o Date: February 3, 2025 o Time: 6:00 PM • CapMetro Customer Advisory Committee o Date: February 12, 2025 o Time: 6:00 PM • CAC Working Group o Date: February 13, 2025 o Time: 3:00 PM • CapMetro Access Committee o Date: March 5, 2025 o Time: 5:30 PM • Bicycle Advisory Council o Date: March 18, 2025 o Time: 6:00 PM • Small Area Planning Joint Commission o Date: March 19, 2025 o Time: 12:00 PM Community Events • NLTC Focus Groups (2 English, 1 Spanish) o Date: February 28, 2023- March 2, 2023 37 CPA-2025-0002 - South Congress Transit Center Station Area Vision Plan1 of 5 • SCTC Focus Groups (2 English, 1 Spanish) o Date: March 8, 2023- March 9, 2023 • NLTC Virtual Public Workshop o Date: February 28, 2023 • SCTC Virtual Public Workshop o Date: March 1, 2023 • Focus Groups (7 total) o Date: October 11, 2023 – October 18, 2023 • Business walks at both station areas o Date: October 17, 2023 – October 18, 2023 • Tabling at Foundation Communities Sierra Vista Family Night o Date: October 25, 2023 • Tabling at Todos Juntos Mi Familia y Me Pumpkin Party o Date: October 26, 2023 • Tabling at Waterloo Greenway Dia de los Muertos o Date: November 1, 2023 • Tabling at NLTC o Date: November 1, 2023 • Tabling at NLTC o Date: November 3, 2023 • Tabling at SCTC o Date: November 1, 2023 • Tabling at SCTC o Date: November 3, 2023 • Tabling at Thurmond Heights Apartments o Date: November 8, 2023 37 CPA-2025-0002 - South Congress Transit Center Station Area Vision Plan2 of 5 • Thurmond Heights Residents' Council Meeting o Date: November 16, 2023 • Tabling at Party at the People's House 2024 o Date: June 22, 2024 • Tabling at Viva Mexico 2024 o Date: September 14, 2024 • NLTC In-Person Open House o Date: November 13, 2024 • SCTC In-Person Open House o Date: November 14, 2024 • NLTC/SCTC Joint Virtual Open House o Date: November 16, 2024 • North Austin Civic Association Meeting o Date: January 16, 2025 …
From: Barbara McArthur <mcabarney@gmail.com> Sent: Tuesday, March 25, 2025 12:47 PM To: Hempel, Claire - BC <BC-Claire.Hempel@austintexas.gov>; Azhar, Awais - BC <BC- Awais.Azhar@austintexas.gov>; Howard, Patrick - BC <BC-Patrick.Howard@austintexas.gov>; Ramirez, Nadia - BC <BC-Nadia.Ramirez@austintexas.gov>; Anderson, Greg - BC <bc- Greg.Anderson@austintexas.gov>; Maxwell, Felicity - BC <BC-Felicity.Maxwell@austintexas.gov>; Haney, Casey - BC <BC-Casey.Haney@austintexas.gov>; Johnson, Ryan - BC <BC- Ryan.Johnson@austintexas.gov>; Skidmore, Danielle - BC <BC-Danielle.Skidmore@austintexas.gov>; BC- Imad.Ahmen@austintexas.gov; Lan, Anna - BC <BC-Anna.Lan@austintexas.gov>; Cohen, Jessica - BC <BC-Jessica.Cohen@austintexas.gov>; Hunter, Candace - BC <BC-Candace.Hunter@austintexas.gov>; Garcia, Ella <Ella.Garcia@austintexas.gov>; Harden, Joi <Joi.Harden@austintexas.gov> Subject: Postponement Request External Email - Exercise Caution • Support the communities that these requirest impact, there are many market lower income housing opportunities in the area and the upzoning willl trigger more displacement of affordable units with luxury units. • There may never be a train going to the North lamar Transit Center, if you build the density first then the condemnations will be much more expensive. • Postpone all 12 cases relevant for both the North Lamar Transit Center & South Congress Transit Center ETOD Station Area Vision Plans until April 22, 2025. • Host at least one in-person public forum to better inform the surrounding communities, especially vulnerable residents and organizations working with and/or supporting them • Invite residents, especially vulnerable residents and/or community based organizations, to participate in the Equitable Transit Oriented Development and Vision Plans working group. Barbara McArthur CAUTION: This is an EXTERNAL email. Please use caution when clicking links or opening attachments. If you believe this to be a malicious or phishing email, please report it using the "Report Message" button in Outlook. For any additional questions or concerns, contact CSIRT at "cybersecurity@austintexas.gov". 37 CPA-2025-0002 - South Congress Transit Center Station Area Vision Plan1 of 8 Public comment received during the SCTC Station Area briefing for the Dawson Neighborhood Association on April 14, 2025, at the South Austin Recreation Center. 37 CPA-2025-0002 - South Congress Transit Center Station Area Vision Plan2 of 8 Public comments received during a briefing for the SCTC Station Area residents on April 16, 2025, at St. John’s – San Juan Lutheran Church. 37 CPA-2025-0002 - South Congress Transit Center Station Area Vision Plan3 of 8 37 CPA-2025-0002 - South Congress Transit Center Station Area Vision Plan4 of 8 Outlook Request for postponement Planning Commission 3/25/2025 Public Hearings for NLTC & SCTC ETOD Station Area Vision Plans, Imagine Austin From Monica G <maguzmanma@gmail.com> Date Tue 3/25/2025 …
Reference Document Pg #/ Section # of document Proposed Amendment Proposed Text Change, IF necessary (Underline added text/Strikethrough deleted text) Text Change Included in Amendment (YES/NO) References and Notes (if needed) Potential Notice Requirements No. Item (N. Lamar/S. Congress Station Area Vision Plans) Commission er Proposing Amendmen t This row for amendment tracking 1 N Lamar Station Area Vision Plan 2 N Lamar Station Area Vision Plan Ahmed, Azhar, Johnson, Woods Johnson, Woods, Azhar, Ahmed https://www.speakupaustin. org/Customer/File/Full/a2d48ff6-4c0d- 4cee-a061-57a6809ce958 Pg 27, 16 https://www.speakupaustin. org/Customer/File/Full/a2d48ff6-4c0d- 4cee-a061-57a6809ce958 p. 21 3 4 5 6 7 Both Johnson, Woods, Azhar, Ahmed Both Johnson, Woods, Azhar, Ahmed https://www.speakupaustin. org/Customer/File/Full/a2d48ff6-4c0d- 4cee-a061-57a6809ce958 https://www. speakupaustin. org/Customer/File/Full/525f3f48-06ff- 4681-be0c-b142e7e161e6 https://www.speakupaustin. org/Customer/File/Full/a2d48ff6-4c0d- 4cee-a061-57a6809ce958 https://www. speakupaustin. org/Customer/File/Full/525f3f48-06ff- 4681-be0c-b142e7e161e6 S Congress Station Area Vision Plan Johnson, Woods, Azhar https://www.speakupaustin. org/Customer/File/Full/525f3f48-06ff- 4681-be0c-b142e7e161e6 S Congress Station Area Vision Plan Johnson, Woods, Azhar https://www.speakupaustin. org/Customer/File/Full/525f3f48-06ff- 4681-be0c-b142e7e161e6 S Congress Station Area Vision Plan Johnson, Woods, Azhar https://www.speakupaustin. org/Customer/File/Full/525f3f48-06ff- 4681-be0c-b142e7e161e6 p27 p27 p41 On FLUM, expand Neighborhood Transition Zone to include remaining sites within NLTC 1/2 mile boundary, excluding open space existing land use. Facilitate access to the North Lamar Transit Center with improved connectivity from the Transit Center northbound to Powell Lane extension and eastbound across North Lamar with a separate bicycle and pedestrian bridge, aligning with proposed Austin Light Rail plans. Request staff provide an update within six months to share next steps to bring base zones within ETOD into compliance with vision plans. Prohibit new auto-oriented uses (consistent with uses prohibited in DB- ETOD) within ETOD areas. On FLUM, expand TOD Mixed-Use east and west along both sides of US 290 to the edge of the SCTC 1/2 mile boundary, except where doing so would reduce existing allowable density. On FLUM, expand Neighborhood Transition Zone to include remaining sites within NLTC 1/2 mile boundary, excluding open space existing land use and those recommended for TOD Mixed-Use in amendment 5. Identify additional east-west and north- south multimodal connections within the S Congress Station Area and between surrounding areas. (i.e. between Alpine Road and Warehouse Row; between Lareina Dr and S Congress) No No No No No No No Note: Per staff, would trigger renoticing Note: Per staff, would trigger renoticing Note: Per staff, would trigger renoticing 37 CPA-2025-0002 - South Congress Transit Center Station Area Vision Plan1 of 1
NLTC & SCTC Station Area Vision Plans and Related Amendments Planning Commission Meeting Tuesday, April 24, 2025 Equitable Transit- Oriented Development 1 ETOD ETOD is an approach to planning that puts housing, jobs, services, and retail near public transit stations. This makes it easier for people to get to these places using public transit and creates walkable neighborhoods with a range of services. The ETOD Policy Plan ▪ Accepted via Resolution No. 20230309-016. ▪ Provides a comprehensive policy framework to guide future development around the Project Connect system. ▪ Includes: • Goals • Station Area Typology • Policy Toolkit • Planning Priorities Transit Center Station Areas Station Area Planning is a community-driven approach to crafting a vision for the area surrounding a transit station. North Lamar Transit Center Station Area South Congress Transit Center Station Area Engagement The Vision Plan 1. Project Overview, Vision, Engagement 2. Station Area Overview 3. Station Area Vision 4. Concept Plans 5. ETOD Policy Tools 6. Next Steps 7. Appendix: Community Engagement Summary How to Participate https://speakupaustin.org/etodstationareas SCAN HERE ESCANEE AQUÍ We want to hear from you! North Lamar Transit Center Station Area 2 North Lamar Transit Center ETOD Typologies North Lamar Transit Center Station Area NLTC Concept Plan NLTC Vision Plan and Future Land Use Map NLTC Neighborhood Plan Amendments 3 Neighborhood Plans within the NLTC Station Area NPA-2025-0007.01 North Austin Civic Association (NACA) Neighborhood Plan NPA-2025-0007.01 North Austin Civic Association (NACA) Neighborhood Plan Request: Remove from NACA NP FLUM NLTC Station Area FLUM NACA NP FLUM NLTC FLUM NPA-2025-0017.01 Crestview/Wooten Combined Neighborhood Plan (Wooten NP) NPA-2025-0017.01 Crestview/Wooten Combined Neighborhood Plan (Wooten NP) To: Remove from Crestview/Wooten Combined NP FLUM (Wooten NP) NLTC Station Area FLUM Wooten NP FLUM NLTC FLUM • Anderson Square • Hobby Lobby • Planet Fitness • DJC Law • Bingo NPA-2025-0017.02 Crestview/Wooten Combined Neighborhood Plan (Crestview NP) NPA-2025-0017.02 Crestview/Wooten Combined Neighborhood Plan (Crestview NP) To: Remove from Crestview/Wooten Combined NP FLUM (Crestview NP) FLUM NLTC Station Area FLUM Crestview NP FLUM NLTC FLUM • Tire shop • Auto repair • Violin shop • Amy’s Ice Cream • Shoe store • Auto Repair • Midtown Crossing • Car rental • Collision Repair • Auto yard • Commercial NPA-2025-0018.01 Brentwood/Highland Combined Neighborhood Plan (Highland NP) NPA-2025-0018.01 Brentwood/Highland Combined Neighborhood Plan (Highland NP) To: Remove from Brentwood/Highland Combined NP (Highland NP) FLUM NLTC Station Area FLUM Highland NP FLUM NLTC FLUM • …
Capital Delivery Services Public Improvement Bond Program Integrated Bond Program Development and Delivery Plan Planning Commission Update Eric Bailey Deputy Director Capital Delivery Services “Effectively and Efficiently Deliver Quality Projects with the Concept of Speed” 1 AGENDA • CDS Overview • What is a General Obligation Bond Program? • Improved Bond Development Process • Staff Work Completed to Date • Guiding Principles, Technical Criteria, & Scoring Matrices • Progress to Date & Upcoming Milestones “Effectively and Efficiently Deliver Quality Projects with the Concept of Speed” 2 Created in 2023 with the goal of reducing project delivery time Who we are • Engineers • Architects • Project managers • Community Engagement Our partners • Consultants • Contracting teams • City asset owners • Community members • Mayor & Council Role in 2026 Bond Program One City – One Team – One Approach to effectively and efficiently deliver quality public projects. • Convene asset owner departments to develop needs assessment • Guide the process to ensure projects are vetted and scopes/schedules/budgets are accurate and realistic • Coordinate projects across departments to achieve mutual benefits What is a General Obligation Bond Program? Typical Bond Projects: • Flood and Erosion Control Improvements • New or Replacement City Facilities • Rehabilitation of Existing Facilities • Housing Infrastructure/Housing Projects • Street and Thoroughfare Improvements o Sidewalks o Traffic Signals • Park and Recreation Facilities • Public Safety Facilities (Fire/EMS/Police) • Land Purchase 4 What is a General Obligation Bond Program? Types of work NOT included: • Routine operations and maintenance activities o Potholes o Minor street repair o Landscaping maintenance o General building maintenance Improvements for short term leased space • • Code enforcement initiatives • Employee salaries (including police & fire) • AE/AW Capital Projects typically funded by using debt are funded via AE and AW revenue bonds, not General Obligation debt and thus are not for the 2026 GO Bond Program City of Austin | Capital Delivery Services Department | One City, One Team, One Approach to Capital Delivery 5 Improved Bond Delivery Process for 2026 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 Council calls for Bond Election (Aug) Bond Election (Nov) BEATF Meetings, Council, and Public Engagement HOW WE’VE DONE BONDS IN THE PAST: Project Proposals RFP’s/RFQ’s Project Planning to develop scope, schedule, budget Design Construction WHAT WE’RE DOING NOW: Needs Assessment and Project Evaluation Project Planning to develop scope, schedule, …
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Airport and Oak Springs The applicant requests the ability to participate in city-run affordable housing bonus programs. The property is currently zoned for CS-MU-NP and LR-MU-NP, both of which allow multifamily and commercial by right – but do not make it eligible for an affordable housing bonus. The applicant is requesting CS-MU-V-DB90-NP, which would allow a project to proceed under the Vertical Mixed-Use program (which requires 10 percent of units as affordable) or the Density Bonus 90 program (which requires 12 percent of units as affordable). The applicant also requests a waiver of the ground-floor commercial design requirement. The property is surrounded by areas designated for commercial, multifamily, and missing middle – and is buffered from single-family properties by a significant and varied slope. The property is primarily surrounded by parcels with comparable zoning (CS-MU-NP, CS-NP) and missing middle (SF-6-NP), with single-family (SF-3-NP) to the southeast and northeast. The property is buffered to the single-family zoning to the southeast by Oak Springs Drive – and is buffered to the single-family zoning on the northeast by a meaningful slope (Figure 1). This request would make the property eligible for an affordable housing bonus program at a location that is appropriate for growth. While DB90 would allow the option for additional height, it would be meaningfully buffered from properties with nearby single-family zoning. Additionally, the property is located along Airport Boulevard and within a five-minute walk of five bus routes, including a high-frequency route and one of only five ‘night owl’ routes. Figure 1. The Property and Slope 15 C14-2024-0175 - Airport and Oak Springs; District 11 of 2 Figure 2. Zoning Context The Property Owned by Applicant Commercial Zoning Missing Middle Zoning Single-Family Zoning Rezoning Pending1 1 This area is currently zoned single family but is in review for rezoning, from a different applicant. Figure 3. Bus Access 2, 485 2, 493 135, 350 4902-6161-9987, v. 1 15 C14-2024-0175 - Airport and Oak Springs; District 12 of 2
8 37 AM 4/22/25, Mail -Garcia, Ella -Outlook 15 Cl4-2024-0175 -Aitport 1 and Oak Springs; District 1 of2 � Outlook Fw: Item 15 on 4/22 Planning Commission agenda - EMLK Contact Team letter <Jonathan.Tomko@austintexas.gov> Ella < Ella.Garcia@austintexas.gov> Jonathan From Tomko, Date Tue 4/22/2025 To Garcia, 8:19 AM Late backup for item #15 <Jonathan.Tomko@austintexas.gov> From: Tomko, Jonathan Sent: Tuesday, To: EMLKCT Chair Subject: April 22, 2025 8:16:25 AM Re: Item 15 on 4/22 Planning Commission agenda -EMLK Contact Team letter Received we'll get it uploaded as backup. Thank you Jonathan Nadia -BC <BC-Nadia.Ramirez@austintexas.gov>; Hempel, PM Haynes, April 21, 2025 10:07:24 From: EMLKCT Chair Sent: Monday, To: Ramirez, Claire.Hempel@austintexas.gov>; Cohen, Jessica <BC-Grayson.Cox@austintexas.gov>; BC <BC-Felicity.Maxwell@austintexas.gov>; Anderson, .Howard@austintexas.gov>; Patrick Casey.Haney@austintexas.gov>; Skidmore, -BC <BC-Ryan.Johnson@austintexas.gov>; -BC <BC-Candace.Hunter@austintexas.gov> Cc: Tomko, Jonathan Danielle Azhar, Phillips, Claire -BC <BC <Jonathan.Tomko@austintexas.gov>; Benavides Garza Ms. Angela Greg -BC <bc-Greg.Anderson@austintexas.gov>; Patrick -BC <BC Adam -BC <BC-Adam.Haynes@austintexas.gov>; Cox, Grayson Maxwell, -BC - Felicity -BC <BC-Jessica.Cohen@austintexas.gov>; Alberta -BC <BC-Alberta.Phillips@austintexas.gov>; Howard, Woods, Alice -BC <BC-Alice.Woods@austintexas.gov>; Haney, Casey -BC <BC -BC <BC-Danielle.Skidmore@austintexas.gov>; Awa is -BC <BC-Awais.Azhar@austintexas.gov>; Hunter, Ryan Johnson, Candace Subject: Item 15 on 4/22 Planning Commission agenda -EMLK Contact Team letter Alexandria Anderson Nadia Barbot Dianna Holman Some people who received this message don't often get email fro� Learn why this is important I External Email -Exercise Caution Hello Planning Commissioners, https://outlook.office corn/mail/inbox/id/AAM kADZm Ym lxMjZhL TBiMGMtNDRINC /2 1 iMGNiL TlmOTZiZDJkZTBjOABGAAAAAADejYBKWfl4SoHnPgrYj5s . . 1 4/22/25, 8:37 AM Mail - Garcia, Ella - Outlook Please review the attached letter from the EMLK Contact Team, regarding item 15 on tomorrow's Planning Commission agenda (C14-2024-0175 - Airport and Oak Springs). We do apologize for the late submission of information- after the postponement just 3 weeks ago, our next monthly meeting was this evening and we did not have an opportunity to discuss the applicant's answers previously. Jonathan Tomko, please include this letter in the late backup for the case. Thank you for your consideration. Thank you, Co Chairs, East MLK Neighborhood Plan Contact Team Angela B Garza, Dianna Dean, Alexandria Anderson, Nadia Barbot CAUTION: This is an EXTERNAL email. Please use caution when clicking links or opening attachments. If you believe this to be a malicious or phishing email, please report it using the "Report Message" button in Outlook. For any additional questions or concerns, contact CSIRT at "cybersecurity@austintexas.gov". https://outlook.office.com/mail/inbox/id/AAMkADZmYmIxMjZhLTBiMGMtNDRlNC1iMGNiLTlmOTZiZDJkZTBjOABGAAAAAADejYBKWfI4SoHnPgrYj5s… 2/2 15 C14-2024-0175 - Airport and Oak Springs; District 12 of 2
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET CASE: Airport and Oak Springs (C14-2024-0175) DISTRICT: 1 ADDRESS: 1157 Airport Boulevard; 3306, 3312, and 3404 Oak Springs Drive ZONING FROM: CS-MU-NP and LR-MU-NP TO: CS-MU-V-CO-DB90-NP SITE AREA: approximately 4.44 acres (approximately 193,406 square feet) PROPERTY OWNER: 2016 Airplane LP; 2016 Round Oak Tree LP; 2023 Square Oak Brush LP; 2016 Square Oak Brush LP AGENT: Armbrust & Brown, PLLC, Michael J. Whellan CASE MANAGER: Jonathan Tomko (512) 974-1057, jonathan.tomko@austintexas.gov STAFF RECOMMEDATION: Staff recommends granting general commercial services-mixed use-vertical mixed use- conditional overlay-density bonus 90-neighborhood plan (CS-MU-V-CO-DB90-NP) combining district zoning. The conditional overlay would prohibit the following 23 uses: - Agricultural Sales & Services - Automotive Repair Services - Automotive Sales - Bail Bond Services - Commercial Off-Street Parking - Drive thru as an accessory use (to any use) - Equipment Repair Services - Exterminating Services - Laundry Services - Outdoor Entertainment - Pawn Shop Services - Vehicle Storage and conditionally allow the following use: - Off-site Accessory Parking - Alternative Financial Services - Automotive Rentals - Automotive Washing (of any type) - Building Maintenance Services - Construction Sales and Services - Drop Off Recycling Collection Facility - Equipment Services - Funeral Services - Limited Warehouse Distribution - Outdoor Sports and Recreation - Service Station Staff also recommends granting a waiver to the ground floor commercial requirement of DB90 under Section 25-2-652(F)(3)(b) as allowed under Section 25-2-652(F)(3)(e) requested in the applicant letter dated November 18, 2024, found in exhibit C. For a summary of the basis of Staff’s recommendation, please see the basis of recommendation section below. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: 15 C14-2024-0175 - Airport and Oak Springs; District 11 of 18 March 25, 2025: Neighborhood Postponement Request to April 22, 2025, granted. April 22, 2025: Case is scheduled to be heard by Planning Commission. CITY COUNCIL ACTION: TBD ORDINANCE NUMBER: TBD ISSUES: N/A CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: The property in question is currently a mix of undeveloped land, one restaurant, a single-family home and duplex, as well as an additional single-family home being used as a pet boarding service (Dogs Around Austin). The property sits northeast of the intersection of Airport Boulevard (an Imagine Austin Activity Corridor and ASMP level 3 corridor), and Oak Springs Drive (an ASMP level 2 corridor). Both roadways are identified as part of the ASMP transit priority network. The subject tract is approximately 1,300 feet northwest of the Springdale Station …
Case #: SPC-2025-0091A CIP 3023.046 ORDINANCE AMENDMENT REVIEW SHEET Amendment: Site-specific amendments and related variances Description: Amends Land Development Code (LDC) Chapter 25-1, 25-5, 25-7, and 25-8 and related variances as minimally required to allow the construction of the Walnut Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant Enhancement and Expansion Project Proposed Language: Consider an ordinance granting site-specific variances and amendments to the Land Development Code, including amendments to Chapter 25-1, 25-5, 25-7, and 25-8, as minimally required to allow the construction of the Walnut Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant Enhancement and Expansion Project. Summary of proposed code amendment The amendment under consideration is related to the enhancement and expansion project for the Walnut Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant, especially the construction of a floodwall to protect the facility from flood damage. 25-1 General Requirements and Procedures Amendments to this section are proposed to allow certain variances/waivers to be approved administratively instead of by board or commission. 25-5 Site Plans The project includes several site plans for different project phases and requires a modification to Section 25-5-44 to allow concurrent site plans on the same site. Additionally, the construction of the project will extend beyond the 3-year expiration requirement for site plans so, a amendment to 25-5-81 is also proposed. 25-7 Drainage The construction of the project may require a floodplain variance for which an administrative approval process is proposed. 25-8 Environment A significant portion of the property is located within the 100-year floodplain and the Critical Water Quality Zone of Walnut Creek. The site also has a topography that may require variances to cut/fill requirements and restrictions on regulations. Additionally, there are two identified heritage trees that conflict with the proposed alignment of the floodwall. The proposed amendments to chapter 25-8 include: • • 25-8-261 (Development in the Critical Water Quality Zone) to allow for the construction of the floodwall within the CWQZ 25-8-301 (Construction on Slopes) to allow for administrative approval of the realignment of a roadway on slopes in excess of 15% 1 21 SPC-2025-0091A - Walnut Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant Enhancement and Expansion Project; District 11 of 3 • • • Case #: SPC-2025-0091A CIP 3023.046 25-8-341 (Cut Requirements) to allow for administrative approval of cut up to 25 ft 25-8-342 (Fill Requirements) to allow for administrative approval of fill up to 25 ft 25-8-642 & 25-8-643 (Heritage Trees) to allow for administrative approval of removal of two heritage trees Background: …
