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20250716-001: Roberts Rules 101 — original pdf
Roberts Rules 101 Agenda • Quick overview of the Boards and Commissions structure • Environmental Commission purview/mission • TOMA • Roberts Rules 101 • Procedural Rules • Types of items on an agenda 2 Boards and Commissions Advisory boards Sovereign Boards • Make recommendations to Council • Exercise independent authority and • Tasked with issues and concerns of the public, exploring possible options, providing feedback and recommendations to Council EX: Environmental Commission and Parks and Recreation Commission make decisions • Established by federal law, state law or City Charter • Includes Land Use Commissions: • Planning Commission • Zoning and Platting Commission 3 Environmental Commission Act in an advisory capacity on all projects and programs which affect the quality of life for the citizens of Austin. See Section 2-1-144 of the City Code for additional duties. 4 The commission shall: 1. Review all variances to requirements for water quality protection; 2. Review the monitoring of storm water runoff in developed and undeveloped areas; 3. Review the efficiency of existing and proposed structural and nonstructural water quality controls; 4. Periodically review the effectiveness of Chapter 25-4 (Subdivision); 5. Review waste treatment permits within the city's extraterritorial jurisdiction; 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. Review programs and policies for flood control, erosion control, and water quality; Review capital improvement projects; Review municipal utility district proposals and amendments; Review roadway plan amendments; Recommend urban runoff standards; Review the environmental elements of planned unit developments. 5 6 Watershed Protection Dept Mission Watershed Protection protects lives, property and the environment of our community by reducing the impact of flooding, erosion and water pollution. See organization chart here. 7 • Community Tree Preservation • Environmental Inspection • Environmental Review See org chart here. 8 TOMA Texas Open Meetings Act • State Law states that when a quorum of a governmental body is in attendance and that body discusses public business, the meeting must follow certain guidelines • Agenda must be posted 72 hours in advance of the meeting • Only subjects listed on the posted agenda be considered for that meetin • A simple majority (6 members) must be present or visible and audible (if attending online) • Avoid walking quorum and a daisy-chain quorum 9 Roberts Rules Main Motion • A motion must be made and seconded to initiate discussion on an issue posted for action Amendments • Additions that doesn’t change the meaning of …
20250716-002: Findings Of Fact and Conditions For Support Presentation — original pdf
Recommended with Conditions Finding of Facts and Conditional Approvals Presented to Environmental Commission on 7/16/2025 Liz Johnston, Interim Environmental Officer WPD EV Commission Recommendations Application types require distinct considerations • Land Use Commission Variances = Findings of Fact • Planned Unit Developments (PUDs) = Tier 1 & Tier 2 Superiority Items • MUDs = Extraordinary Community Benefits • Restrictive Covenant Amendments = Zoning laws apply • Save Our Springs site specific amendments = No code defined considerations. Water quality impacts are most important. Land Use Commission Variances • Land Use Commission (LUC) Variances occur when either Zoning and Platting or Planning Commission must approve the variance after receiving a recommendation from Environmental Commission • Variances are necessary when a proposed project cannot comply with the Land Development Code (LDC) • Environmental variances may be requested from any code requirement in 25-8 except 25-8 Article 13 Save Our Springs • Other code sections may require different variance processes. • Ex: Zoning variances are heard by the Board of Adjustment unless otherwise described • The LDC allows certain variances to be approved administratively (staff approved) Variance Approval Process • Both staff and applicant create separate versions of the Findings of Fact – submitted as backup with each variance • EVC may accept or reject staff’s recommendations • Recommended disapprovals should have a basis in not meeting one of the findings • PC & ZAP are the Land Use Commissions (LUCs) that hear environmental variances • Cases located in a neighborhood planning area are heard by Planning Commission. All others are heard by the Zoning and Platting Commission. • LUC issues final decision. • EVC variances have no appeals. Land Use Commission Variances FINDINGS OF FACT Land Development Code § 25-8-41 § 25-8-41 LAND USE COMMISSION VARIANCES (A) It is the applicant's burden to establish that the findings described in this Section have been met. Except as provided in Subsections (B) and (C), the Land Use Commission may grant a variance from a requirement of this subchapter after determining that: (1) the requirement will deprive the applicant of a privilege available to owners of other similarly situated property with approximately contemporaneous development subject to similar code requirements; (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; …
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Approved Minutes — original pdf
ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION SPECIAL CALLED MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, July 16, 2025 The Environmental Commission convened in a Special Called meeting on Wednesday, July 16, 2025, at 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Drive in Austin, Texas. Chair Bristol called the Environmental Commission Meeting to order at 6:11 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Jennifer Bristol, Mariana Krueger, Annie Fierro, Martin Luecke, David Sullivan Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Richard Brimer Commissioners Absent: Haris Qureshi, Isabella Changsut, Hanna Cofer, Ashika Ganguly PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL STAFF BRIEFINGS 1. Staff briefing on Robert’s Rules and general commission procedures – Elizabeth Funk, Program Coordinator, Watershed Protection Department Item conducted as posted. No action taken. 2. Staff briefing on best practices for Environmental Commission recommendations – Liz Johnston, Interim Environmental Officer, Watershed Protection Item conducted as posted. No action taken. DISCUSSION ITEMS 3. Discuss goals and objectives for the Environmental Commission 2025-2026 year – Environmental Commission Chair Jennifer Bristol Item conducted as posted. No action taken. 1 ADJOURNMEN Chair Bristol adjourned the meeting at 8:30 pm without objection. The minutes from the July 16, 2025 Special Called meeting were approved at the August 7, 2025 meeting on Commissioner Sullivan’s motion, Commissioner Krueger’s second on a 7- 0 vote. Commissioners Changsut and Ganguly were off the dais. Commissioners Cofer and Qureshi were absent. 2
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Downtown Commission Meeting Minutes Wednesday, July 16, 2025 Downtown Commission Regular Called Meeting Minutes Wednesday July 16, 2025 The Downtown Commission convened in a regular called meeting on Wednesday July 16, 2025, at Austin City Hall Chambers, Room 1001, 301 W 2nd Street in Austin, Texas. COMMISSIONERS IN ATTENDANCE: Ed Ishmael, Chair Kimberly Levinson, Vice Chair Pat Buchta David Carroll Nathan McDaniel Charles Peveto COMMISSIONERS IN ATTENDANCE REMOTELY: Jennifer Franklin Nkiru Gelles Nancy Pollak Nelly Paulina Ramírez Sania Shifferd CALL TO ORDER Chair Ishmael called the Downtown Commission Meeting to order at 5:30 p.m. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Downtown Commission regular called meeting on May 21, 2025. The minutes from the meeting of May 21, 2025, were approved on Vice Chair Levinson’s motion, Commissioner Peveto’s second on a 6-0 vote. Commissioner Shifferd was off the dais. Commissioner Pollak abstained. Commissioners Coufal and Wiley were absent. 1 Downtown Commission Meeting Minutes Wednesday, July 16, 2025 STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. Staff briefing by Shanisha Johnson, Planner Principal, District Planning, Planning Department regarding the Downtown Austin Plan Update. The presentation was made by Shanisha Johnson, Planner Principal, District Planning, Planning Department. DISCUSSION ITEMS 3. Update regarding the Design Commission’s recent work as it relates to the Downtown Commission. Commissioner Gelles provided an update. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 4. Approve the Downtown Commission 2024-2025 Annual Internal Review. The motion to submit the Downtown Commission 2024-2025 Annual Internal Review without the commission’s approval was approved on Vice Chair Levinson’s motion, Commissioner Peveto’s second, on an 8-0 vote. Commissioners Coufal and Wiley were absent. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Shoal Creek Conservancy Austin Texas Musicians ADJOURNMENT A motion to adjourn the meeting at 6:18 p.m. was approved on Vice Chair Levinson’s motion, Commissioner Peveto’s second an 8-0 vote. Commissioners Coufal and Wiley were absent. The minutes were approved at the August 20, 2025, meeting on Vice Chair Levinson’s motion, Commissioner Peveto’s second on a 10-0 vote. 2
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COMMISSION ON VETERAN AFFAIRS REGULAR MEETING MINUTES WEDNESDAY, July 16, 2025 The COMMISSION ON VETERANS AFFAIRS convened in a REGULAR Meeting on WEDNESDAY, July 16, 2025, at the City of Austin Permitting & Development Center at 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Dr, Austin, TX 78752. Chair Michael Mcinerney called the COMMISSION ON VETERANS AFFAIRS MEETING to order at 7:17pm CST. Commissioners in Attendance: Armando Gonzales Bryce Laake-Stanfield Jose Reyes Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Michael Mcinerney Christopher Wilson Amber Schleuning Commissioners Absent: Maria Brown-Spence William Dahlstrom Anita Carmichael Roberts Staff in Attendance: Jesus Simental – Veterans Administrator, Office of Equity and Inclusion PUBLIC COMMUNICATION – GENERAL APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. The minutes from the meeting of 6/18/2025 were approved on Commissioner Bryce Laake-Stanfield motion, second by Christopher Wilson on a 6-0 vote. Commissioner Maria Brown-Spence, William Dahlstrom and Anita Carmichael Roberts were absent. STAFF BRIEFINGS DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. Commissioner Joe Reyes reached out to Chief of Staff Jason Lopez for District 2 but unfortunately were not able to meet due to illness. Chair Mcinerney discussed the memo put out by the Mayor’s office on the upcoming budget meetings, encouraged commissioners to reach out to their respective council members to lobby for our veteran’s recommendation that was submitted. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 3. Chair Mcinerney recommended we push discussion and possible vote to address how to disseminate veteran’s information through social media now that the veterans commission is part of the Joint Inclusion Committee to the following month because not much headway has been made on this. 4. Letter was drafted and read aloud by Commissioner Bryce Laake-Standfield in support HR 1282 Major Richard Star Act, Chair Mcinerney made motion to approved letter as read and was second by Commissioner Wilson and voted on a 6-0 vote. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS 5. Discussion on 2025 Veterans Day Parade and request to have the Austin Veteran’s Chamber of Commerce do a presentation and review on current budget proposal and how it affects veterans. ADJOURNMENT END: 7:40 PM 6. Chair Michael Mcinerney made the motion to adjourn, Bryce Laake-Stanfield second on a 6-0 vote. Commissioner Maria Brown-Spence, William Dahlstrom and Anita Carmichael Roberts were absent. The minutes were approved at the 20 August 2025 meeting on Chair Michael Mcinerney’s motion, Bryce Laake-Standfield second on a 6-0 vote, Maria Brown-Spence, Anita Roberts, and Christopher Wilson were absent.
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CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES WEDNESDAY JULY 16, 2025 MINUTES FOR THE CITY OF AUSTIN FIREFIGHTERS’, POLICE OFFICERS’ AND EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES PERSONNEL’S CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION SPECIAL CALLED MEETING WEDNESDAY, JULY 16, 2025 The Firefighters’, Police Officers’, and Emergency Medical Services Personnel’s Civil Service Commission convened in a Special Called Meeting on Wednesday, June 16, 2025, at 5202 East Ben White Boulevard, Building 500, Austin TX 78741. Commissioners in Attendance: Jolsna Thomas, Chair Mitchell Kreindler, Commissioner Commissioners Absent: Farah Ahmed, Vice Chair Staff in Attendance: Jaclyn Gerban, Assistant City Attorney Matthew Chustz, M&CS Manager Cyndi Gordon, Civil Service Coordinator Meca Thompson, Civil Service Coordinator CALL TO ORDER Chair Thomas called the meeting to order at 10:05 a.m. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes from the Firefighters’, Police Officers’, and Emergency Medical Services Personnel’s Civil Service Commission Regular Meeting on May 5, 2025. The minutes from the meeting on June 9, 2025, were approved on Commissioner Kreindler’s motion, Chair Thomas’ second on a 2-0 vote. CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES WEDNESDAY JULY 16, 2025 DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 2. Hear and rule on appeal(s) from the Austin Fire Department Lieutenant written promotional examination administered on June 18, 2025, pursuant to the Texas Local Government Code, Section 143.034, and the City of Austin Fire Fighters’, Police Officers’ and Emergency Medical Services Personnel’s Civil Service Commission Rules and Regulations, Rule 7. The motion to approve the appeal of exam question 30 and to accept all as correct, was approved on Chair Thomas’ motion, Commissioner Kreindler’s second on a 2-0 vote. The motion to approve the appeal of exam question 80 and to accept answers B & C as correct, was approved on Commissioner Kreindler’s motion, Chair Thomas’ second on a 2-0 vote. 3. Hear and rule on appeal(s) from the Austin Police Department Sergeant written promotional examination administered on June 24, 2025, pursuant to the Texas Local Government Code, Section 143.034, and the City of Austin Fire Fighters’, Police Officers’ and Emergency Medical Services Personnel’s Civil Service Commission Rules and Regulations, Rule 7. The motion to deny the appeal of exam question 66 and for the question to remain as keyed, was approved on Commissioner Kreindler’s motion, Chair Thomas’ second on a 2-0 vote. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 4. Discussion and action to approve future meeting dates and times. Discussion was held regarding future meeting dates and times. …
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REGULAR MEETING OF THE HIV PLANNING COUNCIL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING TUESDAY, JULY 15TH, 2025, 5:00 P.M. PERMITTING AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER ROOM 1203 6310 WILHELMINA DELCO DRIVE AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the HIV PLANNING COUNCIL may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: Join the meeting now Public comment will be allowed in person or remotely via telephone or Teams. 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, call or email the Office of Support, (737)- 825-1684 or hivplanningcouncil@austintexas.gov CURRENT HIV PLANNING COUNCIL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEMBERS: Kelle’ Martin, Chair Marquis Goodwin, Vice-Chair Kristina McRae-Thompson, Secretary Ashley Garling, FA Committee Chair AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 10 speakers signed up no later than noon on 7/14/2025 will each be allowed a three- minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the HIV Planning Council regular meeting of the Executive Committee on May 20th, 2025 CONFLICT OF INTEREST DECLARATIONS 2. Members will declare conflict of interest with relevant agenda items, service categories, and/or service standards. STAFF BRIEFINGS 3. Introductions/Announcements 4. Office of Support Staff Briefing 5. Administrative Agent Staff Briefing DISCUSSION ITEMS 6. Discussion of Member Reflectiveness Report 7. Discussion of Member Attendance Report 8. Discussion of Membership Retention COMMITTEE UPDATES 9. Care Strategies and Engagement Committee 10. Finance and Assessment Committee FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS 11. Discussion of workplan and social calendar ADJOURNMENT Indicative of action items 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. TTY users’ route through Relay Texas at 711. For More Information on the HIV Planning Council, please contact Rashana Raggs at (737)-825-1684.
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REGULAR MEETING of the ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISSION TUESDAY, JULY 15, 2025, 6:00 PM AUSTIN CITY HALL, COUNCIL CHAMBERS, ROOM 1001 301 WEST 2ND STREET AUSTIN, TEXAS 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. 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. Registration no later than 2 PM the day of the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. For more information on public comment, please see the agenda section “Speaker Registration.” Please contact Ella Garcia, Staff Liaison, for questions regarding speaker registration at LandUseLiaison@austintexas.gov or by phone at 512-978-0821. CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS/COMMISSIONERS: Hank Smith – Chair (District 8) Betsy Greenberg – Vice-Chair (District 10) Ryan Puzycki – Secretary (District 7) Alejandra Flores – Parliamentarian (District 5) Luis Osta Lugo (Mayor’s Representative) Scott Boone (District 1) David Fouts (District 2) Lonny Stern (District 3) Vacant (District 4) Christian Tschoepe (District 6) Taylor Major (District 9) EXECUTIVE SESSION (No public discussion) The Zoning and 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 Staff Liaison: Ella Garcia, 512-978-0821 Attorney: Jenna Schwartz, 512-978-0871 AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first four speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Zoning and Platting Commission regular meeting on Tuesday July 1, 2025. PUBLIC HEARINGS 2. Zoning: C14-2025-0055 - 6512 McNeil ESS; District 6 6512 McNeil Drive, Walnut Creek, Rattan Creek Watersheds Location: Owner/Applicant: Extra Space Properties 127 LLC Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: Masterplan Consultants (Crystal Lemus) I-RR to CS Staff Recommends CS-CO Sherri Sirwaitis, 512-974-3057, sherri.sirwaitis@austintexas.gov Planning Department 3. Zoning: C14-2025-0045 - 8234 Ferguson Cutoff; District 1 8234 Ferguson Cutoff, Walnut Creek Watershed Location: Owner/Applicant: AAA Auger Holdings Inc. (Kyle Rother) Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: Civilitude LLC (Amy Nunnellee) I-RR to LI-CO Recommended Beverly Villela, 512-978-0741, beverly.villela@austintexas.gov Planning Department 4. Rezoning: C14-2024-0006 …
01 Draft Meeting Minutes July 1, 2025 — original pdf
ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISION REGULAR CALLED MEETING TUESDAY, JULY 1, 2025 The Zoning and Platting convened in a regular meeting on Tuesday, July 1, 2025, at Austin City Hall, Boards and Commissions, Room 1101, 301 W. Second Street, in Austin, Texas. Chair Smith called the Zoning and Platting Meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Hank Smith Betsy Greenberg Luis Osta Lugo Christian Tschoepe Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Scott Boone David Fouts Ryan Puzycki Commissioners Absent: Alejandra Flores Taylor Major Lonny Stern 1 vacancy on the dais. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Zoning and Platting Commission regular meeting on Tuesday, June 17, 2025. 1 The minutes from the meeting of Tuesday, June 17, 2025, were approved on the consent agenda on Vice Chair Greenberg’s motion, Commissioner Tschoepe’s second, on a 7-0 vote. Commissioners Flores, Major, and Stern were absent. PUBLIC HEARINGS 2. Rezoning: Location: Owner/Applicant: Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: C14-94-0167.01 - 6500 River Place PDA Amendment #1; District 10 6500 River Place Boulevard, Panther Hollow, Lake Travis Watersheds G&I VII River Place, LP Drenner Group, PC (David J. Anderson) R&D-PDA to R&D-PDA, to change a condition of zoning Recommended Sherri Sirwaitis, 512-974-3057, sherri.sirwaitis@austintexas.gov Planning Department The motion to approve Staff’s recommendation of R&D-PDA, to change a condition of zoning, for C14-94-0167.01 - 6500 River Place PDA Amendment #1; District 10, located at 6500 River Place Boulevard, was approved on the consent agenda on Vice Chair Greenberg’s motion, Commissioner Tschoepe’s second, on a 7-0 vote. Commissioners Flores, Major, and Stern were absent. C14-2025-0032 - Acres West Lot 20 Rezone; District 6 13608 Caldwell Drive, Lake Creek Watershed 3. Rezoning: Location: Owner/Applicant: Austintatious Enterprises, LLC Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: Central Texas Permit Partners (Tisha Ritta) I-RR to SF-6 Recommended Sherri Sirwaitis, 512-974-3057, sherri.sirwaitis@austintexas.gov Planning Department The motion to approve the Neighborhood’s Postponement request to August 19, 2025, was approved on the consent agenda on Vice Chair Greenberg’s motion, Commissioner Tschoepe’s second, on a 7-0 vote. Commissioners Flores, Major, and Stern were absent. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 4. Discussion and action regarding the September 12, 2023, Planning Commission Recommendation to Council to establish a Regulatory Plan for the area generally bounded to the east by Capital of Texas Hwy 360, to the south by the north shoreline of Lake Austin, to the west by 620, and to the north by Boulder …
02 C14-2025-0055 - 6512 McNeil ESS; District 6 - Staff Report — original pdf
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET CASE: C14-2025-0055 (6512 McNeil ESS) DISTRICT: 6 ZONING FROM: I-RR TO: CS ADDRESS: 6512 McNeil Drive SITE AREA: 5.12 acres PROPERTY OWNER: Extra Space Properties 127 LLC AGENT: Masterplan Consultants (Crystal Lemus) STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends CS-CO, General Commercial Services-Conditional Overlay Combining District, zoning. The conditional overlay will prohibit the following uses on the property: Automotive Repair Services, Automotive Sales, Automotive Washing (of any type), Bail Bond Services, Club or Lodge, Commercial Blood Plasma Center, Commercial Off-Street Parking, Construction Sales and Services, Drop Off Recycling Collection Facility, Equipment Sales, Exterminating Services, Funeral Services, Hotel/Motel, Kennels, Limited Warehousing and Distribution, Monument Retail Sales, Off-Site Accessory Parking, Outdoor Entertainment, Outdoor Sports and Recreation, Pawn Shop Services, Service Station, Vehicle Storage, Veterinary Services ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: July 15, 2025 02 C14-2025-0055 - 6512 McNeil ESS; District 61 of 14 CITY COUNCIL ACTION: ORDINANCE NUMBER: 02 C14-2025-0055 - 6512 McNeil ESS; District 62 of 14 ISSUES: N/A CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: The property in question is a 5.12 acre unzoned tract of land that is developed with a convenience storage use (Extra Space Storage) fronting McNeil Drive. To the north and west of the site, there are single-family residences zoned SF-1. The lot to the west fronting McNeil Road is zoned CS-CO and is developed with office uses. To the east, the lots contain a detention pond, a medical office, and undeveloped lot and an automotive washing use (RR, LO-CO, I-RR, GO-CO and I-RR zoning). The applicant is requesting to establish permanent zoning to bring the existing self storage facility into conformance with land use regulations in the Code (please see Applicant’s Request Letter – Exhibit C). The staff recommends CS-CO, General Commercial Services-Conditional Overlay Combining District, zoning. The property meets the intent of CS district because it fronts and takes access onto arterial roadway, McNeil Road. The proposed zoning will permit commercial, office and civic uses that provide services to meet neighborhood and community needs. The staff’s recommendation of CS-CO zoning will permit a reasonable use of the property as the staff is proposing a conditional overlay that will prohibit more intensive commercial uses from being developed at this location adjacent to residential homes. The proposed zoning will allow for a reasonable use of the property as it will bring the existing use that was developed prior to annexation into conformance with use regulations in the …
03 C14-2025-0045 - 8234 Ferguson Cutoff; District 1 - Staff Report — original pdf
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET CASE: C14-2025-0045 (8234 Ferguson Cutoff) DISTRICT: 1 ADDRESS: 8234 Ferguson Cutoff ZONING FROM: I-RR TO: LI-CO SITE AREA: 1.74 acres (77,711 sq. ft.) PROPERTY OWNER: AAA Auger Holdings Inc., Kyle Rother AGENT: Civilitude LLC, Amy Nunnellee CASE MANAGER: Beverly Villela (512-978-0740, Beverly.Villela@austintexas.gov) STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends granting Limited Industrial Service – Conditional Overlay (LI-CO) combining district zoning. See the Basis of Recommendation section below. The Conditional Overlay will: Prohibit the following uses: • Resource Extraction • Recycling Center • Laundry Services • Service Station • Automotive Rentals • Automotive Repair Services • Automotive Sales • Automotive Washing (of any type) • Scrap and Salvage ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: July 15, 2025: CITY COUNCIL ACTION: TBD ORDINANCE NUMBER: No. ISSUES: N/A CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: The property in question is approximately 1.74 acres in size and is developed with a warehouse. It is currently designated as interim rural residence (I-RR) and is located along Ferguson Cutoff, a Level 2 street per the Austin Strategic Mobility Plan. The surrounding properties to the north, south, and west are zoned limited industrial service with conditional 03 C14-2025-0045 - 8234 Ferguson Cutoff; District 11 of 11 C14-2025-0045 Page 2 overlay (LI-CO), and are developed with similar warehouse and industrial uses. To the east, the site is adjacent to public land associated with the Big Walnut Creek Nature Preserve, and the southeast portion of the site is across from land located in the City's extraterritorial jurisdiction (ETJ). The applicant is requesting limited industrial service with conditional overlay (LI-CO) zoning in order to accommodate a limited warehouse use. The requested zoning would maintain consistency with surrounding industrial and commercial zoning patterns, and the conditional overlay will prohibit a selection of automotive, salvage, and heavy industrial uses to help ensure compatibility with the adjacent nature preserve. Staff is recommending the requested LI-CO zoning as it aligns with nearby zoning and land use and supports the preservation of industrial land. The property is located within 0.25 miles of public transit and bike lanes, within walking distance of schools, a recreation area, and a health clinic, and lies just 0.16 miles from the Manor–Springdale–Cameron Activity Corridor. The applicant is in agreement with the staff recommendation. Please refer to Exhibits A (Zoning Map) and B (Aerial View). BASIS OF RECOMMENDATION: 1. The proposed zoning should be consistent with the purpose statement of the district sought. …
04 C14-2024-0006 - Greater Walnut Area Centralized Odor Control Facility Project - Loyola Facility; District 1 - Staff Report — original pdf
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET CASE: C14-2024-0006 (Greater Walnut Area Centralized Odor Control Facility Project - Loyola Facility) ADDRESS: 6101 Loyola Lane and 6101 ½ Loyola Lane DISTRICT: 1 ZONING FROM: SF-3 TO: P SITE AREA: approx. 1.39 acres PROPERTY OWNER: City of Austin AGENT: City of Austin (Tony Lopez) CASE MANAGER: Beverly Villela (512-978-0740, Beverly.Villela@austintexas.gov) STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends P, Public district zoning. See the Basis of Recommendation section below. ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: July 15, 2025: February 6, 2025: APPROVED APPLICANT’S REQUEST FOR AN INDEFINITE POSTPONEMENT ON THE CONSENT AGENDA. [B. GREENBERG; R. PUZYCKI – 2ND] (11-0) CITY COUNCIL ACTION: TBD ORDINANCE NUMBER: No. ISSUES: N/A CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: The property in question is approximately 1.39 acres in size, currently undeveloped, and designated as family residence (SF-3). The site is located along Loyola Lane, a Level 3 corridor per the Austin Strategic Mobility Plan, and is proposed to be developed with a centralized odor control facility operated by Austin Water. Adjacent zoning includes 04 C14-2024-0006 - Greater Walnut Area Centralized Odor Control Facility Project - Loyola Facility; District 11 of 10 C14-2024-0006 Page 2 multifamily and commercial to the north and south, mobile home and neighborhood commercial to the east, and public parkland to the west. The applicant is requesting Public (P) district zoning to allow for the development and operation of the odor control facility, which will help mitigate nuisance odors generated by the Walnut Creek and Little Walnut Creek wastewater interceptors. Staff is recommending the requested P zoning to facilitate the planned civic use and ensure the property is appropriately zoned for a City owned utility facility. The applicant is in agreement with the staff recommendation. Please refer to Exhibits A (Zoning Map) and B (Aerial View). BASIS OF RECOMMENDATION: 1. The proposed zoning should be consistent with the purpose statement of the district sought. The proposed public (P) district is intended for land owned or leased by federal, state, county, or city government. 2. Zoning should allow for reasonable use of the property. Rezoning the tract to Public will allow the City to make use of the land for necessary public utility infrastructure in support of wastewater management and environmental quality. EXISTING ZONING AND LAND USES: ZONING LAND USES SF-3 Site North MF-3-CO South East West SF-3, GR-MU-CO LR; MH P-NP Vacant Multifamily Residential Vacant Vacant; Mobile Home Residential Civic (park) NEIGHBORHOOD PLANNING …
05 C14-2025-0060 - AE Medical & Retail Rezone; District 6 - Staff Report — original pdf
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET CASE: C14-2025-0060 (AE Medical & Retail Rezone) DISTRICT: 6 ADDRESS: 13642 North US 183 Highway NB/ Research Boulevard ZONING FROM: Tract 1: GR-CO, Tract 2: GO-CO TO: Tract 1: GR-CO, Tract 2: GO-CO* * The applicant is requesting a rezoning to modify the list of prohibited uses outlined in the existing conditional overlay established by Ordinance No. 20100624-107, associated with zoning case C14-2008-0224. SITE AREA: Tract 1: 1.82 acres Tract 2: 2.55 acres 4.365 acres PROPERTY OWNER: Austintatious Enterprises, LLC (David Jeng) APPLICANT/AGENT: Central Texas Permit Partners (Tisha Ritta) CASE MANAGER: Sherri Sirwaitis (512-974-3057, sherri.sirwaitis@austintexas.gov) STAFF RECOMMEDATION: Staff recommends GR-CO, Community Commercial-Conditional Overlay Combining District zoning for Tract 1 and GO-CO, General Office-Conditional Overlay Combining District zoning for Tract 2, to change a condition of zoning. The rezoning will add back to following uses as permitted uses on the property: Tract One (GR-CO Zoning): Indoor Sports & Recreation Indoor Entertainment Private Secondary Educational Facilities Private Primary Educational Facilities Restaurant (General) Group Home Tract Two (GO-CO Zoning): Private Secondary Educational Facilities Private Primary Educational Facilities Group Home Guidance Services Residential Treatment Guidance Services 05 C14-2025-0060 - AE Medical & Retail Rezone; District 61 of 23 The following conditions will be maintained from Ordinance No. 20100624-107 on the property: 1) A site plan or building permit for the Property may not be approved, released, or issued, if the completed development or uses of the Property, considered cumulatively with all existing or previously authorized development and uses, generate traffic that exceeds 2,000 trips per day. 2) All vehicular access to the Property shall be from Highway 183 (Research Boulevard). Vehicular access from the Property through any abutting public street is prohibited. 3) The following uses are prohibited uses on the property for: Tract One (GR-CO Zoning): Automotive rentals Automotive sales Bail bond services Communications services Exterminating services Pawn shop services Theater Residential treatment Funeral services Restaurant (general) Automotive repair services Automotive washing (of any type) Commercial off-street parking Drop-off recycling collection facility Outdoor sports & recreation Service station Consumer convenience services Hotel-motel Drive-in services use is prohibited as an accessory use to a commercial use on Tract One. Tract Two (GO-CO Zoning): Communications services Hospital services (general) Hospital services (limited) ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: July 15, 2025 CITY COUNCIL ACTION: 05 C14-2025-0060 - AE Medical & Retail Rezone; District 62 of 23 ISSUES: N/A CASE MANAGER …