REGULAR MEETING OF THE HIV PLANNING COUNCIL MONDAY JANUARY 26TH 2026, 6:00 P.M. PERMITTING AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER, RM. 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 MEMBERS: Kelle’ Martin, Chair Marquis Goodwin, Vice Chair Kristina McRae-Thompson Alicia Alston Liza Bailey Aran Belani Henry Chan Jeremy Caballero Judith Hassan Drew Kyler AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 10 speakers signed up no later than noon on 1/23/2026 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 on October 27th, 2025. CONFLICT OF INTEREST DECLARATIONS 2. Members will declare conflicts 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 6. Part B Staff Briefing DISCUSSION ITEMS 7. Discussion of legislative responsibilities 8. Discussion of governing documents 9. Discussion of data binder request contents DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 10. Discussion and approval of HIV Planning Council officer nominations a. Chair b. Treasurer COMMITTEE UPDATES 11. Care Strategies and Engagement Committee 12. Finance and Assessment Committee FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS 13. Discussion of workplan calendar 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.
REGULAR MEETING OF THE DESIGN COMMISSION MONDAY, JANUARY 26, 2026, 6:00 P.M. PERMITTING AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER, ROOM 1405 6310 WILHELMINA DELCO DRIVE AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the Design 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, 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 Nicole Corona at 512- 974-3146 or nicole.corona@austintexas.gov. CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Jon Salinas, Chair Josue Meiners, Vice Chair Ramachandra “Rao” Aradhyula David Carroll Nkiru Gelles Kevin Howard CALL TO ORDER AGENDA Saira Khan Conners Ladner Marissa McKinney Evgenia “Jenny” Murkes Brendan Wittstruck PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first five 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 Design Commission regular meeting on December 15, 2025. STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. Staff briefing regarding the update to the Downtown Density Bonus Program. Presentation by Alan Pani, Austin Planning. Sponsors: Commissioners Howard, Murkes, and Wittstruck. DISCUSSION ITEMS 3. Discussion of the Design Commission’s strategy prioritizing urban design in Density Bonus Program projects in the City of Austin. Sponsors: Commissioners Howard and Wittstruck. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 4. 5. 6. Discussion and action to recommend to City Council two-way conversions downtown. Presented by Adam Greenfield and Brandon Nidday, Safe Streets. Sponsors: Commissioners Carroll and Howard. Discussion and action to recommend to City Council whether the project W. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard & Nueces Street, located at 601, 607, 611, 619 West Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard, 1809 Rio Grande Street, 1806 Nueces Street, 1801 Rio Grande Street, 604 West 18th Street and 1800 Nueces Street, complies with the Urban Design Guidelines for the City of Austin in accordance with Land Development Code § 25-2-586 (C)(1)(a)(ii). Presented by Leah Bojo, Drenner Group, PC, Justin Short, STG Design, and Chris Jackson, Fable Landscape Architecture. Approve a recommendation to City Council to recognize the Design Commission as an official stakeholder in the Density Bonus Program update process and recommend that the Design Commission and Staff advance …
DESIGN COMMISSION MINUTES REGULAR MEETING MONDAY, DECEMBER 15, 2025 The Design Commission convened in a regular meeting on Monday, December 15, 2025, at the Permitting and Development Center, Room 1405, located at 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Drive in Austin, Texas. Chair Salinas called the Design Commission meeting to order at 6:01 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Jon Salinas, Chair Ramachandra “Rao” Aradhyula David Carroll Nkiru Gelles Kevin Howard Evgenia “Jenny” Murkes Brendan Wittstruck Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Conners Ladner Marissa McKinney PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None present. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Design Commission regular meeting on October 27, 2025. The minutes from the Design Commission regular meeting on October 27, 2025, were approved on Commissioner Howard’s motion, Commissioner Aradhyula’s second, on a 7- 0 vote. Commissioners Gelles and Murkes were off the dais. Vice Chair Meiners and Commissioner Khan were absent. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. Discussion of analysis on the Design Commission's recommendations and the final approved Downtown Density Bonus Program projects from the past ten years. 1 The item was discussed. 3. 4. Discussion of the draft Urban Design Guidelines regarding the sections: Introduction, Core Principle A: Protect Pedestrians and Bicyclists from the Elements, and Core Principle B: Protect Sidewalk and Bikeway Users from Motor Vehicles. The motion to postpone the item indefinitely was approved on Commissioner Howard’s motion, Chair Salinas’ second, on a 9-0 vote. Vice Chair Meiners and Commissioner Khan were absent. Discussion of the timeline and obstacles of the update to the Urban Design Guidelines. Sponsors: Chair Salinas, Vice Chair Meiners, and Commissioner Howard. The item was discussed. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 5. 6. Discussion and action to select Downtown Density Bonus Program projects from the past ten years to analyze outcomes. Sponsors: Chair Salinas and Vice Chair Meiners. The motion to postpone the item indefinitely was approved on Commissioner Wittstruck’s motion, Chair Salinas’ second, on a 9-0 vote. Vice Chair Meiners and Commissioner Khan were absent. Discussion and action to select members for the Planning and Urban Design Working Group. Sponsors: Chair Salinas and Commissioner Howard. The motion to assign Commissioner Gelles to the Planning and Urban Design Working Group was approved on Chair Salinas’ motion, Commissioner Howard’s second, on a 9-0 vote. Vice Chair Meiners and Commissioner Khan were absent. COMMITTEE UPDATES 7. 8. Update from the representative of the Downtown Commission regarding the meeting on November 19, 2025. The update was given …
DDB Phase 1 – Program Format Austin Planning | Design Commission | 1/26/25 DDB Phase 1 Current Downtown Density Bonus Program Base Entitlements Sites have height and FAR limits set by their base zoning (e.g., CBD = 350ft of height & 8:1 FAR*) Participating in DDB Sites must meet gatekeeper requirements + community benefits in exchange for additional entitlements (i.e., height & FAR) Height & FAR Map Existing height & FAR map indicates additional height and FAR limits that can be achieved within each subdistrict Exceeding Height & FAR Map Sites can request Council approval to exceed allowed height and FAR limits *FAR limits do not apply to residential or mixed-use projects meeting SB840 standards 3 4 5 Proposed Amendment Approach Phase I: Create new zoning combining district(s) that include updated program requirements and regulations for Downtown Density Bonus Rezone Phase I geography into the new combining district through area-wide rezoning Phase II: Refine regulations, create additional combining districts as needed, and rezone the remainder of geography into the new combining districts Moving forward: Property owners would be able to request rezoning into higher intensity combining districts 6 Downtown Density Bonus Program – Phase 1 Create New Combining Districts (-DDB or similar) Every property within a combining district gets the same height in exchange for the same affordable housing (e.g., combining district 1 provides +100ft in exchange for 5% affordable units (or fee-in-lieu) while combining district 2 provides +400ft in exchange for 7% affordable units (or fee-in-lieu) ) Additional height is additive to the property’s base zoning height limit Define New Core Subdistrict in the Land Development Code Properties within subdistrict are eligible to rezone to the DDB Combining Districts Gatekeeper requirements or community benefits menu could be customized for each subdistrict Rezone properties within Core Subdistrict to new DDB Combining District Properties can add a fixed amount of height above their base height in exchange for participation in the DDB program If properties desire additional height, they can request rezoning into higher intensity combining districts 7 Program Heights Max. Height (?? ft) Height (?? ft) Base Height (350 ft) CBD by-right entitlements today Entitlements after DDB update and city-initiated rezoning Future max. entitlements to be requested via rezoning 8 Downtown Heights Current CBD Base Height …
Two-Way Street Conversions in Downtown Austin One Policy: Many Benefits 49% Fewer crashes 23% Less crime 39% Property value rise Two-Way Street Conversion: Evidence of Increased Livability in Louisville KY (Riggs & Gilderbloom (2015), Journal of Planning Education and Research 10-20% Increase in retail sales (Vancouver WA) "One-way streets should not be allowed in prime downtown retail areas. We've proven that." Rebecca Ocken, Executive Director, Vancouver WA Downtown Association “The design has facilitated a better response from police and fire.” “When we experience a problem, we are provided with more options to redirect traffic.” Wm. Todd Bailey, Police Chief, New Albany IN Less Congestion, Shorter Travel Times “Dozens of cities have reconfigured one-way streets into two-way streets as a means of bringing their downtowns to life.” Governing Magazine Two-Way Conversions: One Policy, Many Benefits ● Safer streets ● More walking and bicycling ● Healthier local businesses ● Faster emergency access ● Lower crime ● Higher property values ● Easier navigation and access Addressing Left-Turn Lanes & Transit Reliability ● Left-turn pockets ● Leading left-turn traffic signals ● All-way stops ● Prohibit left turns at certain intersections and/or at certain times Two-Way Conversions: Success Every Time in Austin 1992: First Street / E Cesar Chavez, Second Street (east of I-35) 2008: Cesar Chavez, Second Street 2015: Brazos Street 2017: 5th Street 2018: Colorado Street 2019: 16th, 17th, 18th Street “Sixth Street should be immediately converted to two-way traffic…" Regional/Urban Design Assistance Team (R/UDAT) of the American Institute of Architects (AIA), 1991 “Just do it.” “15 minutes after you make the change [to two-way], people will be asking why you didn’t do it 25 years earlier.” Minneapolis mayor R.T. Rybak (2010)
. RECOMMENDATION TO COUNCIL Design Commission Recommendation Number: 20260126-006: Completion of Updates to the City of Austin Urban Design Guidelines WHEREAS, the City of Austin Urban Design Guidelines, created in 2000 as a set of recommendations that promote urban design standards reflective of Austin’s planning goals and policies and shared values, have not been revised since 2009 and are in need of a substantive update to address today’s development context, support current best practices in urban design, provide more clarity and predictability for applicants, improve objectivity and consistency in interpreting design guidelines, and broader applicability across the city’s urban corridors and centers, and WHEREAS, the Design Commission is chartered to offer policy recommendations regarding specific issues on urban design and participate in developing design guidelines, and WHEREAS, to receive density bonus area, the director must determine that projects seeking to participate in the Density Bonus Program substantially comply with the Urban Design Guidelines; and the Design Commission shall evaluate and make recommendations regarding whether the project complies with the Urban Design Guidelines; and the director shall consider comments and recommendations of the Design Commission, and WHEREAS, City Council Resolution No. 20210902-046 directed the City Manager to “initiate an inclusive and robust multi-phased stakeholder process for updating the Urban Design Guidelines” and to “provide the necessary support and resources to the Commission to achieve the multiple phases of the update, including preparation, creation and finalization of the guidelines and ensure appropriate review by relevant City departments and boards and commission before returning to city council for approval upon completion of this work” in September 2021. WHEREAS, the Planning Department provided a memo to Council extending the response deadline for Resolution No 20210902-046 to November 21, 2024, following initial Commission-led stakeholder meetings with subject-matter experts, and . WHEREAS, the Urban Design Guidelines Working Group of the Design Commission responded to staff comments from relevant city departments and delivered a working draft of the updated guidelines to the Design Commission liaison staff in May 2025 and was not informed until December 2025 that staff had concerns over the draft language. WHEREAS, the Design Commission has requested but has not received these new written comments on the working draft of the updated guidelines from staff and thus has not had the opportunity to refine the draft to address staff comments. WHEREAS, Council Resolution No. 20210902-046 cites the needs for design recommendations for architecture, site …
W. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard and Nueces Street | Austin, TX Downtown Density Bonus Program Application Package TABLE OF CONTENTS APPLICANT SUMMARY LETTER DOWNTOWN DENSITY BONUS APPLICATION VICINITY PLAN & NEARBY TRANSIT FACILITIES EXHIBIT NEARBY OPEN SPACE EXHIBIT SITE PLAN FLOOR PLANS EXTERIOR ELEVATION PLANS GREAT STREETS PLANS AND EXHIBIT CIRCULATION EXHIBIT DEVELOPMENT BONUS COMMUNITY BENEFITS CALCULATION DESIGN COMMISSION PROJECT REVIEW APPLICATION URBAN DESIGN GUIDELINES MATRIX December 16, 2025 Via Electronic Delivery Ms. Lauren Middleton-Pratt Planning Department City of Austin 1000 E 11th Street Austin, TX 78702 Re: W. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard & Nueces Street – Downtown Density Bonus Program (“DDBP”) Application and Summary of Compliance with the City of Austin’s Urban Design Guidelines for a hotel and residential tower project located at 601, 607, 611, 619 W Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, 1809 Rio Grande St and 1806 Nueces St, 1801 Rio Grande Street, 604 W 18th Street and 1800 Nueces Street (the “Property”). Dear Ms. Middleton-Pratt: On behalf of the property owners, The 1806 Group LP, Jack Brown Family II Limited Partnership, Triple Play Properties LTD and Scott Sayers (“Owners”), please accept this letter and supporting documentation as a true and complete submittal application for the Downtown Density Bonus Program (“DDBP”) for the property located on the block bounded by W. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard to the north, Rio Grande Street to the west, Nueces Street to the east and W. 18th Street to the south in Austin, Texas. The project consists of a full-block development comprising a 37-story hotel/condominium building and a 34-story residential building, with the existing alley retained between the two structures. The northern building will include 287 hotel keys, 61 residential units and approximately 4,903 SF of pedestrian-oriented uses (retail/restaurant) at the ground floor. The southern building will have 318 residential units and approximately 6,515 SF of retail. The Property is located within the Northwest subdistrict of the Downtown Austin Plan (DAP) and is zoned General Commercial Services (“CS”), General Commercial Services – Mixed Use (“CS- MU”), (“GO”) and (“DMU-CO”). The Property is expected be entitled to a floor-to-area ratio (“FAR”) of 5:1 after rezoning to Downtown Mixed-Use – Conditional Overlay (DMU-CO), via zoning cases C14-2025-0090 and C14-2025-0093 that are currently in review. The eastern half of the Property is located within the DDBP and is eligible to participate in the program up to a maximum of 3:1 FAR. The …
context map • the surrounding 9 blocks • key neighborhoods/ districts • core transit corridors • public transportation STATION AT ~24TH STREET BUS STOP FUTURE LIGHT RAIL Overall Context Plan BUS STOP STATION AT 15TH STREET 0 45’ 90’ 180’ The information shown is based on the best information available and is subject to change without notice.MLK & Nueces01.21.2026 technical site plan • dimensional control for coa great streets • integration of planting ar- eas, vehicular drop-offs, etc. Overall Technical Plan COA Great Streets Compliance 0 10’ 20’ 40’ The information shown is based on the best information available and is subject to change without notice.MLK & Nueces01.21.2026
enlargement technical site plan (NORTH) • dimensional control for coa great streets • integration of planting areas, vehicular drop-offs, etc. Enlarged Technical Plan (North) 0 7.5’ 15’ 30’ The information shown is based on the best information available and is subject to change without notice.MLK & Nueces01.21.2026
enlargement technical site plan (south) • dimensional control for coa great streets • integration of planting areas, vehicular drop-offs, etc. Enlarged Technical Plan (South) 0 7.5’ 15’ 30’ The information shown is based on the best information available and is subject to change without notice.MLK & Nueces01.21.2026
illustrative level 1 site plan • interior uses fused with exterior uses Illustrative Overall Site Plan The information shown is based on the best information available and is subject to change without notice.MLK & Nueces01.21.2026w. 18th StreetNueces streetmartin luther king jr. blvd.rio grande street illustrative level 1 site plan - activated - any day • interior uses fused with exterior uses • exterior spaces activated • landscape lighting would include the following: - AE CObra-head streetlights - gfci outlets at trees for seasonal, festive lighting - southwest park would likely have small, integrat ed bollards in the \ landscape to illuminate - potential festoon / feature lighting in the alley Illustrative Overall Site Plan - Activated The information shown is based on the best information available and is subject to change without notice.MLK & Nueces01.21.2026w. 18th StreetNueces streetmartin luther king jr. blvd.rio grande streetpublic alleyrio grande streetNueces street illustrative level 1 site plan - activated - farmers market in alley • interior uses fused with exterior uses • exterior spaces activated • specialty programming, i.e. farmer’s market • landscape lighting would include the following: - AE CObra-head streetlights - gfci outlets at trees for seasonal, festive lighting - southwest park would likely have small, integrat ed bollards in the landscape to illuminate - potential festoon / feature lighting in the alley Illustrative Overall Site Plan - Activated The information shown is based on the best information available and is subject to change without notice.MLK & Nueces01.21.2026w. 18th StreetNueces streetmartin luther king jr. blvd.rio grande streetpublic alleyrio grande streetNueces street coa and daa history, interest, and focus on alley activation Downtown Austin - Alley Activation! 0 10’ 20’ 40’ The information shown is based on the best information available and is subject to change without notice.MLK & Nueces01.21.2026 conceptual rendering of alley activation - farmer’s market Conceptual Rendering - Activated Alley - Farmer’s Market The information shown is based on the best information available and is subject to change without notice.MLK & Nueces01.21.2026 MLK & Nueces thank you. MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. BLVD. row centerline front of median curb drive lane 4 bike racks, (8 bikes) drive lane 2 benches trashcan streetlight row centerline front of median curb drive lane drive lane RIGHT OF WAY PROPERTY LINE trashcan streetlight 2 benches l planting zone patio zone planting zone a t n e m e p p u s l e n …
W. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard and Nueces Street Design Commission January 26, 2026 1 Neighborhood Context 2 Current Zoning and Use • • Zoning Application #1: • CS (General Commercial Services) and CS-MU (General Commercial Services – Mixed Use) to DMU-CO (Downtown Mixed Use – Conditional Overlay) Zoning Application #2: • GO (General Office) and DMU-CO (Downtown Mixed Use – Conditional Overlay) to DMU-CO (Downtown Mixed Use – Conditional Overlay) • Surrounded by DMU, ETOD, UNO overlay districts • Currently used as retail buildings and multifamily residences 3 Project Compliance 1. Compliance with LDC §25-2-586 (C)(1)(b): Compliance with Great Streets Standards 2. Compliance with LDC §25-2-586 (C)(1)(c): Minimum Austin Energy Green Building 2-Star Rating 3. Compliance with LDC §25-2-586 (C)(1)(a): Substantial Compliance with Urban Design Guidelines 4. Review Community Benefits Calculation Austin Energy Green Building 3-Star Rating Affordable Housing Fee-in-lieu 4 Downtown Density Bonus Location 5 Downtown Density Bonus Location 66 Site & Project Facts Address: Boulevard, Lot Size: 601, 607, 611, 615, 619 W Martin Luther King Jr 1801 and 1809 Rio Grande Street, 1800, 1802, 1806 Nueces Street and 602, 604 W 18th Street 41,829 SF (North Tower) 41,309 SF (South Tower) DMU Zoning Entitled Height: 120’ Proposed Height: 433’-6” (North Tower) 399’-6” (South Tower) DMU Zoning Entitled FAR: 5:1 Requested DDBP FAR: Overall Site FAR Average: 20:1 10:1 7 8 Southwest Corner Pocket Park Areas for Improvement: • • • • AW.4 Buffer Neighborhood Edges. PZ.2 Contribute to an Open Space Network PZ.4 Incorporate Open Space into Residential Development PZ. 12 Use Plants to Enliven Urban Spaces 9 Northeast Entry Areas for Improvement: • • • • PS.1 Protect the Pedestrian Where the Building Meets the Street. PS.4 Reinforce Pedestrian activity B. 3 Accentuate Primary Entrances B. 7 Create Buildings with Human Scale 10 Southwest Entry Areas for Improvement: • • • • PS.1 Protect the Pedestrian Where the Building Meets the Street. PS.4 Reinforce Pedestrian activity B. 3 Accentuate Primary Entrances B. 7 Create Buildings with Human Scale 11 Southeast Entry Areas for Improvement: • • • • PS.1 Protect the Pedestrian Where the Building Meets the Street. PS.4 Reinforce Pedestrian activity B. 3 Accentuate Primary Entrances B. 7 Create Buildings with Human Scale 12 Alley at Nueces Areas for Improvement: • • • • PS.6 Enhance the Streetscape PS. 7 Avoid Conflicts between Pedestrians and Utility Equipment PS. 13 Install Pedestrian-Friendly Materials at Street …
A. PROJECT INFORMATION PROJECT NAME PROJECT T YP E Infrastructure Private project PROJECT LOCATIO N/ ADDR ESS PROJECT LOCATIO N/ ADDR ESS City building & site Other Density Bonus A PPLICANT PROPE RT Y O WN ER A PPLICANT MAILI NG A DDRESS PROPE RT Y O WN ER MAI LING AD DR ESS A PPLICANT TELEP HONE N UM BE R PROPE RT Y O WN ER TEL EPHONE NUMBER PROJECT START DATE PROJECT CO MPL E TION DATE A PPLICANT’S ARCHI TE CT A PPL IC ANT’S ENGI NEER Page 8 Design Commission - Project Review Application 1. Indi cate if propo se d Pro jec t is re q u ir e d by City Ordinance to be reviewed by the Design Commiss ion . 2. D escribe the r ec omm end atio n t h at yo u a re requesting from the Desig n Com mission. 3. Current De sig n P hase o f Pro jec t ( D e s ign C o mmission prefers to see pro jec ts right aft er ap proved conceptual, sc he m atic, d esign d ev e lo pm e nt ) . 4. Is thi s Proje ct su bjec t to Site Pl an an d /o r Zonin g application ap provals? Will it b e p rese nt e d to Plann ing Commission and/o r City Co uncil? I f s o , wh en? 5. D o es t his P roj ect c om ply with L an d D ev e l opment Code Subchapter E? List specific ally an y Alternative E quiva lent Comp lianc e r equ est if any. Ple ase refer to website for Alternate Equivalent Com plia nce ( AEC) requirements. Page 9 Design Commission - Project Review Application B. PROJECT BACKGROUND 6. Prov ide proj ec t b ackgro u nd inc lu d ing go als , scope, building/planning type, and sc hedule. Broadly addre ss e ach of the “Shar ed Value s fo r Ur ban A re as ” t hat are listed on Page 6 o f the Ur ban Design Guidelines . 7. Has this proje ct c ondu cted co m mu n it y/ s t ak eholder out reach? If so, please provide do c ume ntation to d emonstrate …
MEMORANDUM Date: To: From: Subject: Meeting Date: Applicant: Working Group Members Present: 01/16/2026 City of Austin Design Commission Planning and Urban Design Working Group Downtown Density Bonus Program review of the W Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. & Nueces Street project 01/14/2026, 12:00 – 1:15 p.m., Virtual Teams Meeting Leah M. Bojo, Drenner Group, PC Nkiru Gelles, Marissa McKinney, Brendan Wittstruck Please note this Memorandum is for discussion purposes only and represents input from the Planning and Urban Design Working Group to the applicant. It is not a recommendation from the Design Commission. The applicant is requesting to participate in the Downtown Density Bonus Program (“DDBP”) to exceed the maximum FAR allowed administratively and obtain a maximum of 20:1 FAR for the DDBP half and 10:1 overall Project FAR. The western half, located outside of the DDBP area, will remain at 5:1 maximum FAR. The gross site area for the Property is 41,829 SF (North) and 41,309 SF (South), resulting in a base entitlement of 209,145 SF (North) and 516,365 SF (South). The overall Project FAR of 10:1 will allow for an additional 207,415 SF (North) and 204,623 SF (South). Per Section 25-2-586-Downtown Density Bonus Program, the first Gatekeeper Requirement states: (a) To receive bonus area, the director must determine that the project substantially complies with the Urban Design Guidelines. i. ii. The applicant must submit to the director a schematic level site plan, building elevations, and other drawings, simulations or other documents necessary to fully describe the urban design character of the project and relationship of the project to its surroundings. The Design Commission shall evaluate and make recommendations regarding whether the project complies with the Urban Design Guidelines and the director shall consider comments and recommendations of the Design Commission. Urban Design Guidelines Area-Wide Urban Guidelines Create Dense Urban Development Create Mixed-Use Development AW.1 AW.2 Compliance (Y/N) Comment Y Y 1 Density is maximized There is high variety of uses including retail, cultural, hotel, and condo. Limit Developments which Close Downtown Streets AW.3 Y Further Information Req. N N/A Y N/A Further Information Req. Y N/A No streets are being closed, including the alley, which is appreciated. The urban fabric to the west of this project is far less dense and much lower in height. It appears as though there is some articulation on the western side but it does look very bare in the elevations with a …
REGULAR MEETING of the ARTS COMMISSION January 26, 2026, at 6:00 PM Austin Energy, Mueller Assembly Rm 1111a (115). 4815 Mueller Blvd, Austin, TX 78723 Some members of the ARTS 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 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 Jesús Varela at jesus.varela@austintexas.gov or at 512-974-2444. CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Gina Houston - Chair, VACANT - Vice Chair, Keyheira Keys, Monica Maldonado, Felipe Garza, Heidi Schmalbach, Kirtana Banskota, Muna Hussaini, Bailey Pownall, Faiza Kracheni, Sharron B Anderson, Nagavalli Medicharla AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 10 speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Arts Commission Regular Meeting on December 15, 2025. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. Update on actions taken at the January 5th Art in Public Places Panel by Commissioner Schmalbach 3. Update on actions taken at the December 17th Downtown Commission meeting by Commissioner Houston 4. Report from Mayor’s Public Places Task Force by Commissioner Garza. 5. Discussion on creating technical workshops at Cultural Centers. STAFF BRIEFINGS 6. Staff briefing regarding an update on the Hotel Occupancy Tax by Jesús Pantel, Cultural Funding Supervisor. 7. Staff briefing regarding update on the Cultural Arts Funding Programs by Jesús Pantel, Cultural Funding Supervisor. 8. Staff briefing regarding an update on the AACME Funding Programs by Laura Odegaard, Acting Division Manager, AACME. 9. Staff briefing regarding an update on Art in Public Places by Jaime Castillo, Art in Public Places Manager. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 10. Approve a recommendation for the Colony Park Pool Art in Public Places Project Final Design - Chirs Tobar and Celica Ledesma. 11. Approve a recommendation for the Faulk History Center Art in Public Places Project Final Design - Suzy Gonzalez. 12. Discussion and possible recommendations to Spanish language contracts for Austin Arts, Culture, Music, and Entertainment (AACME) grants. 13. Discussion and possible action to elect new Vice Chair. …
SPECIAL CALLED MEETING OF THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION (CDC) JANUARY 24, 2026 – 9:00 AM STREET JONES BUILDING - ROOM 400A 1000 EAST 11TH STREET, 78702 AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the CDC 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 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, contact Miguel Lopez, (512) 975-1575, Miguel.lopez@austintexas.gov. CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Noe Elias, Chair, Montopolis Nyeka Arnold, North Austin Tisha-Vonique Hood, Public Sector Raul E. Longoria, South Austin Cassandra Medrano, South Austin Jo Anne Ortiz, Public Sector Lyric E. Wardlow, Public Sector Jenny E. Achilles, Vice Chair, Private Sector Taniquewa S. Brewster, Rosewood-Zaragosa Cynthia Jaso, Dove Springs Sonia Martinez, East Austin Valerie Menard, St. John’s Ebonie Trice-Oliver, Colony Park AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 10 speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three- minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. DISCUSSION ITEMS 1. 2. 3. Discussion of Retreat Goals and Objectives. Discussion led by Chair Noe Elias. Discussion of Agenda and Timeline for the Retreat Activities. Discussion led by Miguel Lopez, Planner I, Austin Housing. Discussion and Team Building Activity. Discussion led by Chair Noe Elias. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. Discussion of the CDC’s role and purpose. Discussion led by Nefertitti Jackmon, Community Displacement Prevention Officer, Austin Housing. Presentation regarding “A Brief History of Community Action”. Presentation by Angel Zambarano, Program Manager III, Austin Public Health. Presentation regarding the “Home Options for Mobility and Equity” (HOME) and “Community Development Block Grant” (CDBG) federal funds. Presentation by Susan Watkins, Housing Division Manager, Austin Housing. Presentation regarding the “Establishment of FY 25/26 Goals for the CDC” to include the, “Top Policy Priorities” and the “Process for achieving the identified priority goals”. Discussion led by Dr. Marla Torrado, Housing Division Manager, Austin Housing. Presentation and activity regarding the narrowing and alignment of identified priorities. Presentation by Dr. Marla Torrado, Housing Division Manager, Austin Housing. Discussion and review of the FY 25/26 Goals. Discussion led by Vice Chair Jenny Achilles. Discussion …
REGULAR MEETING OF THE HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION OPERATIONS COMMITTEE Wednesday, January 21, 2026, at 11 a.m. Permitting and Development Center, Room 1203 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Drive AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the committee 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, contact Cara Bertron at (512) 974-1446 or cara.bertron@austintexas.gov. CURRENT COMMISSIONERS Judah Rice, Chair Jeffrey Acton Trey McWhorter AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 10 speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order or, for remote participation, no later than noon the day before the meeting, will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. 2. Approve the minutes of the Operations Committee regular meeting on September 15, 2025. Approve the minutes of the Operations Committee regular meeting on December 18, 2025. DISCUSSION ITEMS 3. Discussion of ways to approach concerns about structural issues in older buildings. PUBLIC HEARINGS/DISCUSSION ITEMS 4. Discussion and possible action on Historic Sign Standards. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. For assistance, please contact the Liaison or TTY users’ route through 711. A person may request language access accommodations no later than 48 hours before the scheduled meeting. Please call or email Cara Bertron at Austin Planning at (512) 974-1446 or cara.bertron@austintexas.gov to request service or for additional information. For more information on the Operations Committee, please contact Cara Bertron at (512) 974-1446 or cara.bertron@austintexas.gov.
HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION OPERATIONS COMMITTEE Monday, September 15, 2025 – 11 a.m. Permitting and Development Center Conference Room 1203 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Dr. Austin, TX 78752 COMMITTEE MEMBERS: x x x Jeffrey Acton Trey McWhorter Judah Rice DRAFT MINUTES CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL No public communication. DISCUSSION ITEMS 1. Operations Committee purview, as outlined in Historic Landmark Commission bylaws • Review of Committee purview 2. Equity-Based Preservation Plan progress dashboard and implementation plan • Review of progress dashboard and progress database for the Equity-Based Preservation Plan • Explanation of how Plan recommendations were prioritized for implementation 3. Feedback on list of potential educational and outreach materials • Recommendation that materials from other departments reflect preservation good practices • Request to develop use cases and user personas to identify gaps in existing materials • Discussion of proactive outreach out to historic property owners about historic review requirements and good practices (e.g., via real estate agents) 4. Possible changes to historic preservation sections of the Land Development Code • Overview of code change process 5. Proposed near-term items for Committee review and input • Committee members can suggest items for future agendas 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 the Historic Preservation Office at 512-974- 3393 for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Operations Committee, please contact Cara Bertron at 512- 974-1446.
REGULAR MEETING OF THE HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION OPERATIONS COMMITTEE Thursday, December 18, 2025, at 11 a.m. Permitting and Development Center, Room 1203 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Drive AUSTIN, TEXAS CURRENT COMMISSIONERS Judah Rice, Chair Jeffrey Acton Trey McWhorter DRAFT MINUTES CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL No public communication. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. 2. Approve the minutes of the Operations Committee regular meeting on July 22, 2024. MOTION: Approve the minutes from July 22, 2024 on a motion by Commissioner Rice, Commissioner Acton seconding. Vote: 3-0. Approve the minutes of the Operations Committee regular meeting on November 19, 2025. MOTION: Approve the minutes from November 19, 2025 on a motion by Commissioner Acton, Commissioner McWhorter seconding. Vote: 3-0. DISCUSSION ITEMS 3. Discussion of Historic Sign Standards. • Commissioners reviewed photographs of existing signs and discussed how they relate to the Historic Sign Standards. • Commissioners discussed different approaches to existing historic-age signs and new signs. • Commissioners discussed potential revisions to the Historic Sign Standards, including the need for greater accessibility with examples. 4. Discussion of ways to approach concerns about structural issues in older buildings. Not discussed. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT
REGULAR CALLED MEETING ELECTRIC BOARD Wednesday January 21, 2026 @ 10:00 AM- In Person/Web Ex PERMITTING DEVELOPMENT CENTER/ 1st FLOOR, CONF RM 1401-1402 6310 WILHELMINA DELCO DR AUSTIN, TEXAS Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely by telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation. To register, contact rick.arzola@austintexas.gov. CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: David Johnson- Chair; Gabe Flores- Vice Chair; Cochren, Joel; Deschaine, David; Grant, Michael; Goss, Delwin; Hernandez, Joseph; King, Kenny; Shope, Victoria; Wallace, Rogelio CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 10 speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES- 1. Approve the minutes of the Electrical Board Regular Called Meeting from October 15, 2025 DISCUSSION 2. Update on Austin Energy Disconnect program team on any changes to the contractor registration or disconnect program 3. Update with Austin Energy metering team on the proposed changes in the Austin Energy Criteria Manual 4. Discussion on Commercial Plan Review update; Submittals, on time ratio and staffing. 5. Discussion on Building and Trade Contractor Service update; permit application process, turnaround times and staffing. 6. Discussion with Commercial and Residential Inspection staff on updates regarding staff vacancies and timely inspections. DISCUSSION AND ACTION 7. Approve a recommendation to Council to adopt the 2026 National Electrical Code local ordinance. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. For assistance, please contact the Liaison or TTY users’ route through 711. A person may request language access accommodations no later than 48 hours before the scheduled meeting. Please call or email Rick Arola at Austin Development Services Department, at 512-974-2417 or rick.arzola@austintexas.gov, to request service or for additional information. For more rick.arzola@austintexas.gov information on the Electrical Board please contact Rick Arzola at 512-974-2417 and
2026 City of Austin Electrical Code Amendments Austin Development Services | Date Meeting Purpose To present proposed changes to the 2026 City of Austin Electric Code Amendments. 2 Reduce Local Amendments ▪ Goal: To minimize the number of amendments and return to model Code. ▪ Reasons for amendments ▪ Council mandated ▪ Business needs ▪ Clarification purposes ▪ ISO Rating ▪ Strikethroughs in this presentation means removed from amendments and return to model Code. 3 25-12-4 Electrical Code AN ORDINANCE REPEALING AND REPLACING ARTICLE 4 OF CHAPTER 25-12 TO ADOPT THE 2023 2026 NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE AND LOCAL AMENDMENTS; AND CREATING OFENSES AND PENALTIES. BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: PART 1. City Code Chapter 25-12 is amended to repeal Article 4 (Electrical Code) and replaced with a new Article 4 to read as follows: Removed 2023 and replaced it with 2026 thru-out 4 25-12-4 Electrical Code 25-12-111 ELECTRICAL CODE. 5 25-12-4 Electrical Code (A) The National Electrical Code, 2023 2026 Edition and Annex H (collectively “2023 2026 Electrical Code”), published by the National Fire Protection Association are adopted and incorporated by reference into this section with the deletions in Subsection (B) and amendments in Sections 25-12-113 (Local Amendments to the 2023 2026 Electrical Code – Administration and Enforcement) and 25-12-114 (Local Amendments to the 2023 2026 Electrical Code - Technical). 6 25-12-4 Electrical Code (B) The following provisions of the 2023 2026 Electrical Code are deleted: Section 80.2 Section 80.15 Section 80.19(C) Section 80.19(D) Section 80.19(E) Section 80.21 Section 80. 23(B) Section 80.27 Section 80.35 Section 110.12 (except (A) & (B)) Section 210.5(C)(1) Section 230.70(A) Section 680.41 7 25-12-4 Electrical Code 25-12-113 LOCAL AMENDMENTS TO THE 2023 2026 ELECTRICAL CODE ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT. 8 25-12-4 Electrical Code Removing any specification reference 80.19 (C) Issuance of Permits. (1) Standard Permits. (b) The building official is responsible for reviewing applications plan specifications, and other data submitted by an applicant. Other departments review the plans as necessary to verify compliance with applicable laws. 9 25-12-4 Electrical Code (c) The building official must issue a permit to an applicant if: (i) the building official finds that the work described in the permit application and in the plans, specifications , and other support data submitted with the application conform to the requirements of the Electrical Code and other applicable laws and ordinances; and (ii) the required fees have …
REGULAR CALLED MEETING OF THE ECONOMIC PROSPERITY COMMISSION WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 21, 2026, 6:30PM CITY HALL, BOARDS & COMMISSIONS ROOM 1101 301 W. 2ND STREET AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the Economic Prosperity Commission may be participating by videoconference. Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely, call or email Ryan Sperling, 512-974-3568, ryan.sperling@austintexas.gov. CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS/COMMISSIONERS: Commissioner Appointment Nicole Tomaszewski Ofelia Zapata Raquel Valdez Sanchez (Vice Chair) Michael Nahas Rodrigo Cantu Shakeel Rashed District 1 District 2 District 3 District 4 District 5 District 6 Commissioner Zain Pleuthner Appointment District 7 VACANT District 8 Aaron Gonzales (Chair) District 9 Aditi Joshi Jake Randall District 10 Mayor AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 10 speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three- minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Economic Prosperity Commission Regular Meeting on December 17, 2025. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. 3. Discussion regarding potential goals and topics for future working groups and recommendations. Discussion regarding upcoming council initiatives relevant to the Economic Prosperity Commission. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 4. Presentation by Commissioner Randall and possible approval of an impact assessment framework and recommendation approval guidelines. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. For assistance, please contact the Liaison or TTY users’ route through 711. A person may request language access accommodations no later than 48 hours before the scheduled meeting. Please call or email Ryan Sperling at Austin City Clerk’s Office, at 512- 974-3568 or ryan.sperling@austintexas.gov, to request service or for additional information. For more information on the Economic Prosperity Commission, please contact Ryan Sperling at 512-974-3568 or ryan.sperling@austintexas.gov.
ECOMNOMIC PROSPERITY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 17, 2025 The Economic Prosperity Commission convened in a regular meeting on Wednesday, December 17, 2025, at 301 W 2nd St. in Austin, Texas. Chair Gonzales called the Economic Prosperity Commission meeting to order at 6:32 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Aaron Gonzales, Chair Aditi Joshi Michael Nahas Zain Pleuthner Jacob Randall Shakeel Rashed Nicole Tomaszewski Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Raquel Valdez Sanchez, Vice-Chair Rodrigo Cantu PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Economic Prosperity Commission Regular Meeting on November 19, 2025. The minutes of the November 19, 2025 regular meeting of the Economic Prosperity Commission was approved on Commissioner Rashed’s motion, Commissioner Randall’s second on a 9-0 vote. Commissioner Zapata was absent. 1 DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Discussion to deliberate the commission’s priorities over the next six months and timeline goals for recommendations. Discussed. Proposal to create a working group at the next meeting was accepted without objection on Chair Gonzales’ motion, Commissioner Joshi’s second. Presentation by Chair Gonzales training members on policy development and local government toolkits. Discussed. Presentation by Commissioner Randall regarding a tool he created to review policies published by Austin’s peer cities. Discussed. Discussion regarding best practices for speaking to media and external bodies about common business, including the potential to develop special rules of procedure on this topic. Discussed. Proposal to add this item to the working group proposed in item 2. Discussion regarding topics discussed at a recent meeting between the Chair, Vice Chair, and Mayor’s office staff. Discussed. Discussion regarding how commissioners can promote and track the dates and times of events hosted by the City and Council Members. Discussed. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 8. Approve the nomination of an Economic Prosperity Commission alternate representative to the Joint Sustainability Committee. The motion to approve Commissioner Zain Pleuthner as the Economic Prosperity Commission’s alternate Joint Sustainability Committee representative was approved on Chair Gonzales’ motion, Commissioner Nahas second on a 9-0 vote. Commissioner Zapata was absent. 2 FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Creation of a working group that discusses and presents best practices for policy development, commission principles, speaking to media, and commission efficacy. (Gonzales, Joshi) Creation of an event calendar with events hosted by the city and council members. (Gonzales, Nahas) Creation of a public statement from the commission highlighting individual commissioners’ thoughts on the previously passed recommendation …
City of Austin | Economic Prosperity Commission Impact Framework and Procedural Guidance January 21st, 2026 City of Austin | Economic Prosperity Commission Impact Framework and Procedural Guidance Executive Summary This document attempts to establish a clear, shared operating framework for the Austin Economic Prosperity Commission to improve consistency, effectiveness, and accountability in its policy work. The document attempts to define how the Commission measures success, how policy ideas should be developed from concept to Council-ready recommendation, and how potential initiatives are evaluated for impact, feasibility, and readiness. By articulating a North Star Metric and a standardized policy development process, the document is intended to support both new and tenured Commissioners in producing high- quality, actionable recommendations that are well-aligned with City priorities and capable of achieving necessary external buy-in. City of Austin | Economic Prosperity Commission Impact Framework and Procedural Guidance January 21st, 2026 Table of Contents I. II. III. IV. V. VI. VII. Context & Purpose of Document North Star Metric Definition Impact Assessment Framework Phased Policy Development Workflow Policy Recommendation Template Example Policy Recommendation Communications and Representation Guidelines City of Austin | Economic Prosperity Commission Impact Framework and Procedural Guidance January 21st, 2026 I. Context & Purpose of Document Situational Context: The Economic Prosperity Commission has benefited from the addition of new Commissioners that bring fresh perspectives and expertise. However, newer Commissioners have at times expressed difficulty orienting to the Commission’s core goals, the metrics that define Commission success, and the practical mechanics of forming an initial idea into a well-formed, Council-ready policy recommendation. Historically, the Commission has been unclear on how policy potential is assessed, how Commission success is measured, and how both internal and external policy alignment are achieved. Document Purpose: The purpose of this document is to provide a shared operating context for Commissioners. The document attempts to establish a clear North Star Metric for defining Commission output and success, and it lays out a standardized process for policy development, including a structured rubric for assessing the potential impact, feasibility, and readiness of policy initiatives. The intent is to improve clarity, consistency, and effectiveness across Commission work, while supporting Commissioners in their efforts to produce high-quality, actionable recommendations for City Council and adhering to Commission bylaws. City of Austin | Economic Prosperity Commission Impact Framework and Procedural Guidance January 21st, 2026 II. North Star Metric Definition Qualified Policy Proposals: The count of unique policy recommendation …
REGULAR CALLED MEETING OF THE DOWNTOWN COMMISSION WEDNESDAY JANUARY 21, 2026, 5:30 P.M. AUSTIN CITY HALL, COUNCIL CHAMBERS, ROOM 1001 301 W 2ND STREET AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the Downtown 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 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 remotely, contact Christi Vitela at participation by Christi.Vitela@austintexas.gov or (512) 974-2792. telephone. To to speak register CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Ed Ishmael, Chair Rebecca Bernhardt Pat Buchta David Carroll Kevin Chen Liz Coufal Jennifer Franklin Nkiru Gelles Gina Houston AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Kimberly Levinson, Vice Chair Nathan McDaniel Charles Peveto Nancy Pollak Sania Shifferd Joe Silva Philip Wiley The first ten speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Downtown Commission Regular Called meeting on December 17, 2025. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Presentation regarding the Downtown Density Bonus Program Update by Alan Pani, Planner Principal, Austin Planning. Presentation from the Downtown Austin Alliance on goals, trends, and challenges. Presentation by Davon Barbour, President & CEO, Downtown Austin Alliance. Update on the status of the Hideout Theater. Presentation by Jessica Arjet, Owner/Youth Programs Director, Hideout Theater. Update on the City of Austin Cultural Arts Funding as discussed at recent Arts Commission meetings. Discussion of the Central City District Plan. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 7. 8. Approve the formation of a working group to provide recommendations on the Central City District Plan. Approve a Recommendation to Council regarding Two-Way Streets in the Downtown Area. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. For assistance, please contact the Liaison or TTY users’ route through 711. A person may request language access accommodations no later than 48 hours before the scheduled meeting. Please call or email Christi Vitela at the Austin City Clerk’s Office, at 512-974-2792 or christi.vitela@austintexas.gov, to request service or …
Downtown Commission Meeting Minutes Wednesday, December 17, 2025 Downtown Commission Regular Called Meeting Minutes Wednesday, December 17, 2025 The Downtown Commission convened in a regular called meeting on Wednesday, December 17, 2025, at Austin City Hall Chambers Room 1001, 301 W 2nd Street in Austin, Texas. Vice Chair Levinson called the Downtown Commission Meeting to order at 5:30 p.m. COMMISSIONERS IN ATTENDANCE: Kimberly Levinson, Vice Chair Pat Buchta David Carroll Gina Houston Nathan McDaniel Charles Peveto Sania Shifferd Philip Wiley COMMISSIONERS IN ATTENDANCE REMOTELY: Ed Ishmael, Chair Kevin Chen Jennifer Franklin Nkiru Gelles Joe Silva PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Jessica Arjet – Hideout Theater APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Downtown Commission Regular Called meeting on November 19, 2025. The minutes from the meeting on November 19, 2025, were approved on Commissioner McDaniel’s motion, Commissioner Peveto’s second, on an 8-0 vote. Commissioners Coufal and Pollak were absent. STAFF BRIEFINGS 1 Downtown Commission Meeting Minutes Wednesday, December 17, 2025 2. Presentation regarding the Great Streets Update by Jill Amezcua, Planner Principal, Austin Planning. The presentation was made by Jill Amezcua, Planner Principal, Austin Planning. DISCUSSION ITEMS 3. Discussion of Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Budget to provide feedback on priorities and proposals that may result in budget savings or operational efficiency. Discussed. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 4. 5. Approve the formation of a Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Budget Working Group. The motion to approve the formation of a Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Budget Working Group to write budget recommendations was approved on Commissioner Shifferd’s motion, Commissioner McDaniel’s second, on an 8-0 vote. Commissioners Coufal and Pollak were absent. Commissioners Buchta, Peveto, Shifferd, and Wiley were added to the working group without objection. Approve a Recommendation to Council regarding the inclusion of the Downtown Commission as a stakeholder in the Central City Plan process. Discussed. The motion to withdraw the recommendation was approved on Commissioner Shifferd’s motion, Vice Chair Levinson’s second, on an 8-0 vote. Commissioners Coufal and Pollak were absent. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Formation of a Central City Planning Working Group Hideout Theater Arts Commission Update Downtown Austin Alliance Presentation Two Way Street Recommendation 6th Street Engineering Report ADJOURNMENT Vice Chair Levinson adjourned the meeting at 6:16 p.m. without objection. 2
RECOMMENDATION TO COUNCIL Downtown Commission Recommendation No. 20260121-008: Two-Way Street Conversions in Downtown Austin WHEREAS, the Downtown Commission was created to guide the development of downtown; and WHEREAS, the development of downtown is critical to the wellbeing of Austin; and WHEREAS, the residents of downtown look to the Downtown Commission to safeguard their interests; and WHEREAS, the City of Austin adopted the Vision Zero Plan in 2015 with a goal to reduce the number of people hurt or killed by traffic crashes to zero; and WHEREAS, the City of Austin adopted the Austin Strategic Mobility Plan in 2019 with a goal to reduce solo driving to 50% by 2039; and WHEREAS, one-way streets prioritize moving vehicles as fast as possible thereby encouraging drivers to speed in high pedestrian areas; and WHEREAS, two-way streets prioritize a more comfortable, walkable environment and driver safety, livability, accessibility, and economic vitality by encouraging slower traffic, reducing driver aggression, improving navigation, increasing business visibility, and creating better environments for pedestrians, cyclists, and transit users; and WHEREAS, the total width of the right-of-way is fixed regardless of traffic direction. While a one-way street might avoid dedicated left-turn lanes, this space is often just absorbed by additional travel lanes that prioritize vehicle throughput over more flexible uses like outdoor dining, wider sidewalks, or green space; and WHEREAS, lane allocation on one-way streets often compromises public transit by forcing split routes, where inbound and outbound buses must use different streets. This adds complexity for riders and increases walking distances to stops, which is less flexible for a comprehensive transit network than a two-way street that supports bidirectional service on a single corridor; and WHEREAS, two-way streets are more intuitive for visitors and infrequent users, reducing the likelihood of missed turns and the dangerous "last-second" maneuvers often seen on one-way grids; and WHEREAS, two-way streets provide emergency vehicles with more direct routes to specific addresses, potentially lowering response times compared to one-way systems that may require a fire truck or ambulance to go around an entire block; and WHEREAS, one-way street networks often force drivers to take circuitous routes to reach their destination, while two-way streets allow for more direct routes, reducing fuel consumption and idling time; and WHEREAS, in the past, one-way streets were often seen to allow a greater number of cars passing through per hour because they lack oncoming traffic and left-turn maneuvers, planners today can …
DDB Phase 1 – Program Format Austin Planning | Downtown Commission | 1/21/26 DDB Phase 1 Current Downtown Density Bonus Program Base Entitlements Sites have height and FAR limits set by their base zoning (e.g., CBD = 350ft of height & 8:1 FAR*) Participating in DDB Sites must meet gatekeeper requirements + community benefits in exchange for additional entitlements (i.e., height & FAR) Height & FAR Map Existing height & FAR map indicates additional height and FAR limits that can be achieved within each subdistrict Exceeding Height & FAR Map Sites can request Council approval to exceed allowed height and FAR limits *FAR limits do not apply to residential or mixed-use projects meeting SB840 standards 3 4 5 Proposed Amendment Approach Phase I: Create new zoning combining district(s) that include updated program requirements and regulations for Downtown Density Bonus Rezone Phase I geography into the new combining district through area-wide rezoning Phase II: Refine regulations, create additional combining districts as needed, and rezone the remainder of geography into the new combining districts Moving forward: Property owners would be able to request rezoning into higher intensity combining districts 6 Downtown Density Bonus Program – Phase 1 Create New Combining Districts (-DDB or similar) Every property within a combining district gets the same height in exchange for the same affordable housing (e.g., combining district 1 provides +100ft in exchange for 5% affordable units (or fee-in-lieu) while combining district 2 provides +400ft in exchange for 7% affordable units (or fee-in-lieu) ) Additional height is additive to the property’s base zoning height limit Define New Core Subdistrict in the Land Development Code Properties within subdistrict are eligible to rezone to the DDB Combining Districts Gatekeeper requirements or community benefits menu could be customized for each subdistrict Rezone properties within Core Subdistrict to new DDB Combining District Properties can add a fixed amount of height above their base height in exchange for participation in the DDB program If properties desire additional height, they can request rezoning into higher intensity combining districts 7 Program Heights Max. Height (?? ft) Height (?? ft) Base Height (350 ft) CBD by-right entitlements today Entitlements after DDB update and city-initiated rezoning Future max. entitlements to be requested via rezoning 8 Downtown Heights Current CBD Base Height …
RECOMMENDATION TO COUNCIL Downtown Commission Recommendation No. #20260121-008: Two-Way Street Conversions in Downtown Austin WHEREAS, the Downtown Commission was created to guide the development of downtown; and WHEREAS, the development of downtown is critical to the wellbeing of Austin; and WHEREAS, the residents of downtown look to the Downtown Commission to safeguard their interests; and WHEREAS, the City of Austin adopted the Vision Zero Plan in 2015 with a goal to reduce the number of people hurt or killed by traffic crashes to zero; and WHEREAS, the City of Austin adopted the Austin Strategic Mobility Plan in 2019 with a goal to reduce solo driving to 50% by 2039; and WHEREAS, one-way streets prioritize moving vehicles as fast as possible thereby encouraging drivers to speed in high pedestrian areas; and WHEREAS, two-way streets prioritize a more comfortable, walkable environment and driver safety, livability, accessibility, and economic vitality by encouraging slower traffic, reducing driver aggression, improving navigation, increasing business visibility, and creating better environments for pedestrians, cyclists, and transit users; and WHEREAS, the total width of the right-of-way is fixed regardless of traffic direction. While a one-way street might avoid dedicated left-turn lanes, this space is often just absorbed by additional travel lanes that prioritize vehicle throughput over more flexible uses like outdoor dining, wider sidewalks, or green space; and WHEREAS, lane allocation on one-way streets often compromises public transit by forcing split routes, where inbound and outbound buses must use different streets. This adds complexity for riders and increases walking distances to stops, which is less flexible for a comprehensive transit network than a two-way street that supports bidirectional service on a single corridor; and WHEREAS, two-way streets are more intuitive for visitors and infrequent users, reducing the likelihood of missed turns and the dangerous "last-second" maneuvers often seen on one-way grids; and WHEREAS, two-way streets provide emergency vehicles with more direct routes to specific addresses, potentially lowering response times compared to one-way systems that may require a fire truck or ambulance to go around an entire block; and WHEREAS, one-way street networks often force drivers to take circuitous routes to reach their destination, while two-way streets allow for more direct routes, reducing fuel consumption and idling time; and WHEREAS, in the past, one-way streets were often seen to allow a greater number of cars passing through per hour because they lack oncoming traffic and left-turn maneuvers, planners today can …
REGULAR MEETING OF THE COMMISSION ON VETERANS AFFAIRS On Wednesday January 21, 2026 at 7pm City of Austin Permitting & Development Center 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Dr., Room 1401/1402 Austin, TX 78752 Some members of the Commission on Veterans Affairs may be participating by video conference. 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, contact Jesus Simental at 512-974-7742 or email at jesus.simental@austintexas.gov CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Michael Mcinerney – Chair Amber Schleuning – Vice Chair William Dahlstrom Kimberly Frantz Armando Gonzales Bryce Laake-Stanfield Jose Reyes Anita Roberts Christopher Wilson Vacant – D4 Vacant – D6 CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION APPROVAL OF MINUTES AGENDA 1. Approve the minutes of the Commission on Veteran Affairs Regular Meeting of Dec 17, 2025. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. Presentation and discussion by Jolene Grajczyk, Veterans Court Administrator, Travis County Veterans Court on the services they provide to veterans. Veterans Court is a pretrial diversion program for veterans charged with non-violent, misdemeanor offenses that may be related to post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) or other mental health problems resulting from their military service. Presentation and discussion by Kevin Dietz, Deputy Director Texas Legal Services Center on 3. the services they provide veterans and the local community. 4. Discussion on holding a community input meeting for input on FY27 budget priorities. Update by Commissioner Bryce Laake-Stanfield on the status of the homeless veteran 5. working group. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. For assistance, please contact the Liaison or TTY users’ route through 711. A person may request language access accommodations no later than 48 hours before the scheduled meeting. Please call or email Please call Jesus Simental at (512) 974-7742 or jesus.simental@austintexas.gov at Equity and Inclusion Department to request service or for additional information. For more information on the Commission on Veterans Affairs, please contact Jesus Simental at 512-974-7742 or jesus.simental@austintexas.gov.
REGULAR MEETING OF THE ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISSION TUESDAY, JANUARY 20, 2026, AT 6 P.M. 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 and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than 2 p.m. the day of the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely, contact Ella Garcia, Staff Liaison, for questions regarding speaker registration at LandUseLiaison@austintexas.gov or by phone at 512- 978-0821. CURRENT 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) EXECUTIVE SESSION (No public discussion) David Fouts (District 2) Lonny Stern (District 3) Andrew Cortes (District 4) Christian Tschoepe (District 6) Taylor Major (District 9) 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 Page 1 of 5 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, January 6, 2026. PUBLIC HEARINGS C14-2025-0107 - 2301 North Loop; District 7 2301 West North Loop Boulevard, Shoal Creek Watershed 2. Rezoning: Location: Owner/Applicant: FTM North Loop LLC Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: Metcalfe Wolff Stuart and Williams (Michele R. Lynch) GR to CS-1 Recommended Cynthia Hadri, 512-974-7620, cynthia.hadri@austintexas.gov Austin Planning 3. Subdivision C8-2025-0085.0A - Arbor View Subdivision; District 10 Environmental Variances: Location: Owner/Applicant: Ali F Tabrizi Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: 4316 Far West Boulevard, Bull Creek Watershed Mirza Baig, PE and Terry Irion Request to vary from …
ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES Tuesday, January 6, 2026 ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING TUESDAY, JANUARY 6, 2026 MEETING MINUTES The Zoning and Platting Commission convened in a regular meeting on Tuesday, January 6, 2026, at Austin City Hall, Council Chambers, Room 1001, 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 Andrew Cortes Betsy Greenberg Lonny Stern David Fouts Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Alejandra Flores Scott Boone Christian Tschoepe Commissioners Absent: Ryan Puzycki Luis Osta Lugo Taylor Major PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None present. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Zoning and Platting Commission regular meeting on Tuesday, December 16, 2025. The minutes from the meeting of Tuesday, December 16, 2025, were approved on the consent agenda on Commissioner Stern’s motion, Parliamentarian Flores’ second, on an 8-0 vote. Secretary Puzycki, Commissioner Osta Lugo, and Commissioner Major were absent. 1 ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES Tuesday, January 6, 2026 PUBLIC HEARINGS C14-2025-0110 - 12224 ½ N IH-35; District 7 12224 ½ N IH-35 Service Road South Bound, Walnut Creek Watershed 2. Rezoning: Location: Owner/Applicant: Welcome Industrial Sub 21, LLC Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: Metcalfe Wolff Stuart &Williams, LLP, Katherine Nicely LO to IP Recommended Sherri Sirwaitis, 512-974-3057, sherri.sirwaitis@austintexas.gov Austin Planning The motion to approve Staff’s recommendation of IP for C14-2025-0110 - 12224 ½ N IH-35; District 7, located at 12224 ½ N IH-35 Service Road South Bound, was approved on the consent agenda on Commissioner Stern’s motion, Parliamentarian Flores’ second, on an 8-0 vote. Secretary Puzycki, Commissioner Osta Lugo, and Commissioner Major were absent. 3. Rezoning: Location: Owner/Applicant: Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: C814-96-0003.20 - Pioneer Crossing PUD Amendment #20; District 1 3124 East Parmer Lane EastVillage Land ATX, LLC; RH RA-7 Commercial QOZB LLC; YAGER HULSEY LLC and JANIS ATX LLC (Gordon Reger) LJA Engineering (Walter Hoysa) PUD to PUD, to change a condition of zoning Recommended, with conditions Sherri Sirwaitis, 512-974-3057, sherri.sirwaitis@austintexas.gov Austin Planning The motion to approve Staff’s recommendation of PUD, to change a condition of zoning, with conditions, for C814-96-0003.20 - Pioneer Crossing PUD Amendment #20; District 1, located at 3124 East Parmer Lane, was approved on the consent agenda, with additional comments read into the record, on Commissioner Stern’s motion, Parliamentarian Flores’ second, on an 8-0 vote. Secretary Puzycki, Commissioner Osta Lugo, and …
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET CASE: C14-2025-0107 - 2301 North Loop DISTRICT: 7 ZONING FROM: GR ZONING TO: CS-1 ADDRESS: 2301 West North Loop Boulevard PROPERTY OWNER: FTM North Loop LLC SITE AREA: 0.08 acres (3, 627 sq. ft.) AGENT: Metcalfe Wolff Stuart and Williams (Michele R. Lynch) CASE MANAGER: Cynthia Hadri 512-974-7620, Cynthia.hadri@austintexas.gov STAFF RECOMMENDATION: The staff recommendation is to grant commercial-liquor sales (CS-1) district zoning. ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: January 20, 2026: CITY COUNCIL ACTION: ORDINANCE NUMBER: ISSUES: N/A CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: The property in question is approximately 3, 627 square feet, developed with one building and a parking lot. There is direct access to West North Loop Boulevard (level 3) which has sidewalks and bike lanes. The site is currently zoned community commercial (GR) district and previously had a laundry service use. The street is characterized as mixed use with a variety of commercial uses and multifamily buildings. The property is characterized as mixed use with various commercial uses and residential uses in the surrounding area (MF-4; CS-V; GR; SF-2). Please refer to Exhibits A (Zoning Map) and B (Aerial View). Staff is recommending the commercial-liquor sales (CS-1) district zoning for the proposed cocktail lounge that is approximately 3, 627 square feet. There is no demolition proposed for the future use of the structure. Please refer to Exhibit C (Applicant’s Summary Letter). Per the comprehensive plan review comments this site meets eight of the Imagine Austin 02 C14-2025-0107 - 2301 North Loop; District 71 of 10 C14-2025-0107 2 Decision Guidelines. The site is 0.14 miles from Burnet Road Activity Corridor, 0.02 from a bus stop along West North Loop Boulevard which has connectivity with sidewalks and bike lanes. There is a variety of good and services to include food access with the nearby restaurants and the one intended to be on the property. BASIS OF RECOMMENDATION: 1. The proposed zoning should be consistent with the purpose statement of the district sought. The commercial-liquor sales district is intended predominately for commercial and industrial activities of a service nature which typically have operating characteristics or traffic service requirements generally incompatible with residential environments, and specifically includes liquor sales as a permitted use. 2. Zoning should allow for reasonable use of the property. Staff recommends the applicant’s request because the lot meets the intent of the CS-1 district as this rezoning would provide a commercial use for the …
ARBOR VIEW SUBDIVISION 4316 FAR WEST BLVD C8-2025-0085.0A Mike McDougal Environmental Policy Program Manager Austin Development Services OUTLINE 2 Vicinity Map Variance Recommendation Property Data Additional Considerations Synopsis Variance Conditions Site Constraints Variance Requests EV Commission Recommendation VICINITY MAP North of the river Located between Loop 360 and Mopac 3 North NTS 4 North NTS PROPERTY DATA Bull Creek Watershed Water Supply Suburban Watershed Classification Drinking Water Protection Zone Located over Edwards Aquifer Recharge Zone 5 PROPERTY DATA Council District 10 Steep topography Predominantly slopes over 25% Currently undeveloped PROPERTY DATA 6 SYNOPSIS 7 0.56-acre subdivision located approximately 0.4 miles west of the Far West Blvd and Mesa Dr The property is unplatted North NTS SYNOPSIS 8 The applicant proposes to plat a two lot subdivision One lot will be a Critical Environmental Feature lot and will not be developed The other lot will be a single family lot North NTS Critical Environmental Feature Lot Single Family Lot SITE CONSTRAINTS The property slopes to the north (away from the Right of Way) The majority of the slopes are greater than 25% (50% to 80%) 9 North NTS Drainage Drainage SITE CONSTRAINTS LDC 25-8-301 limits the construction of driveways on slopes over 15% The applicant proposes to construct a driveway on slopes over 15% 10 North NTS Drainage Drainage SITE CONSTRAINTS LDC 25-8-302 limits the construction of buildings on slopes over 15% The applicant proposes to construct a building on slopes over 15% 11 North NTS Drainage Drainage SITE CONSTRAINTS LDC 25-8-423 limits watershed impervious cover to 30% of net site area Net site area = ~775 sq ft 30% x 775 sq ft = ~232 sq ft 12 North NTS The watershed impervious cover limit is ~232 sq ft Drainage Drainage The applicant proposes 3900 sq ft of impervious cover VARIANCE REQUESTS Variance requests are as follows: 13 1. Request to vary from LDC 25-8-301 to allow the construction of a driveway on slopes over 15% 2. Request to vary from LDC 25-8-302 to allow the construction of buildings on slopes over 15% 3. Request to vary from LDC 25-8-423 to exceed the 30% net site area watershed impervious cover limit and to allow 3900 …
SUBDIVISION REVIEW SHEET ENVIRONMENTAL VARIANCE REQUEST ONLY CASE NO: C8-2025-0085.0A COMMISSION DATE: December 16, 2025 NAME: Arbor View Subdivision ADDRESS: 4316 Far West Blvd APPLICANT: Ali F Tabrizi AGENT: Mirza Baig, PE; Terrence Irion ZONING: SF-3 NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN: N/A PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT: The applicant proposes to plat a ~0.56 acre, 2 lot subdivision. One lot (~0.21 acres) will be a Critical Environmental Feature lot with no allowable impervious cover. The other lot (~0.35 acres) will be a single family lot and will have 3900 square feet of impervious cover. AREA: 0.569 acres LOTS: 2 lots COUNTY: Travis DISTRICT: Council District 10 WATERSHED: Bull Creek Watershed JURISDICTION: Full Purpose VARIANCE: The applicant requests the following: 1. Request to vary from LDC 25-8-301 to allow construction of a driveway on slopes over 15%; 2. Request to vary from LDC 25-8-302 to allow construction of buildings on slopes over 15%; and 3. Request to vary from LDC 25-8-423 to exceed the 30% net site area watershed impervious cover limit and to allow 3900 square feet of impervious cover. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff determines that the findings of fact have not been met. ENVIRONMENTAL BOARD ACTION: 12/3/2025: The Environmental Commission voted: 0 in favor of the requested variances; 10 against the requested variances; and 0 absentia. ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW STAFF: Mike McDougal PHONE: 512-974-6380 E-mail: mike.mcdougal@austintexas.gov 03 C8-2025-0085.0A - Arbor View Subdivision; District 101 of 13 CASE MANAGER: Angela Gallegos PHONE: 512-974-3437 E-mail: angela.gallegos@austintexas.gov ATTACHMENTS Environmental Commission Recommendation Environmental Commission Backup 03 C8-2025-0085.0A - Arbor View Subdivision; District 102 of 13 . RECOMMENDATION TO LAND USE COMMISSION Environmental Commission Recommendation Number: 20251203-002: Arbor View Subdivision; C8-2025-0085.0A WHEREAS, the Environmental Commission recognizes the applicant is seeking variance requests from LDC 25-8-301 to allow construction of a driveway on slopes over 15%, LDC 25-8-302 to allow construction of buildings on slopes over 15%, and LDC 25-8-423 to exceed the 30% net site area watershed impervious cover limit and to allow 3900 square feet of impervious cover; and WHEREAS, the property is located in the Bull Creek Watershed, in the Drinking Water Protection Zone, and the Edwards Aquifer Recharge Zone; and WHEREAS, the Environmental Commission recognizes that Staff does not recommend this variance, having determined that the findings of fact have not been met; and WHEREAS, the Environmental Commission recognizes that approval of these variances could set a precedent on how slopes and other environmental features can …
