Regular Called Meeting of the Economic Prosperity Commission Wednesday, August 20, 2025, 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 Christina Ponder Ofelia Zapata Raquel Valdez Sanchez (Vice Chair) Michael Nahas Rodrigo Cantu Shakeel Rashed Appointment District 1 District 2 District 3 District 4 District 5 District 6 Commissioner Zain Pleuthner VACANT Appointment District 7 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 July 16, 2025. PUBLIC HEARINGS 2. Hold a public hearing to solicit feedback from the public and community stakeholders regarding the usefulness and relevance of the Economic Prosperity Commission’s stated purposes and duties and its success in fulfilling those purpose and duties. DISCUSSION ITEMS 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Presentation regarding the history of the partnership between Workforce Solutions Capital Area and the City of Austin, the new infrastructure academy, and workforce development programs in peer cities. Presentation by Yael Lawson, COO, Workforce Solutions Capital Area. Discussion reviewing peer city actions, local events, and news articles related to the commission’s working groups. Update from Chair Gonzales regarding his Economic Opportunity Committee presentation on July 18th and the 2024-25 annual report. Discussion regarding commissioner attendance and feedback received at district budget town halls. Discussion regarding planned and finished external speaker presentations at working group meetings. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 8. Conduct an evaluation of the recommendations made and other actions taken by the Economic Prosperity Commission throughout the year and how these reflected or achieved the commission’s directives, identify any overlaps in the role and work of the commission with …
Economic Prosperity Commission Meeting Minutes Wednesday, July 16, 2025 ECONOMIC PROSPERITY COMMISSION REGULAR CALLED MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, July 16th, 2025 The Economic Prosperity Commission convened in a regular meeting on Wednesday, July 16, 2025 at 301 W. 2nd Street, Boards and Commissions Room 1101, in Austin, Texas. Chair Gonzales called the Economic Prosperity Commission Meeting to order at 6:34 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance in Person: Aaron Gonzales (Chair) Rodrigo Cantu Michael Nahas Jake Randall Ofelia Zapata Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Aditi Joshi Zain Pleuthner Shakeel Rashed PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None present. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Economic Prosperity Commission Regular Meeting on June 18, 2025. The minutes of the June 18, 2025 meeting were approved on Commissioner Nahas’ motion, Commissioner Pleuthner’s second on a 7-0 vote. Vice Chair Valdez Sanchez and Commissioners Ponder were absent. Commissioner Zapata was off the dais. DISCUSSION ITEMS 1 Economic Prosperity Commission Meeting Minutes Wednesday, July 16, 2025 2. 3. 4. 5. Discussion regarding how commissioners would like to prioritize future speakers and presentations to the commission. Discussed. Discussion regarding commissioner engagement with the Economic Opportunity Committee. Discussed. Follow-up discussion regarding engagement with Council members on commission recommendations and activities. Item 4 was taken up before Item 3 without objection. Discussed. Discussion regarding the use of economic reports to support the commission’s working group recommendations. Discussed. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 6. 7. Discussion regarding membership and possible dissolution of the Childcare Working Group. Discussed. No action was taken. Approve the 2024-2025 Annual Internal Review and Report. Discussed. No action was taken. WORKING GROUP UPDATES 8. 9. 10. Update on from the Small Business Working Group on small business accelerators and conversations with Economic Development Department staff. Update by Chair Gonzales. Update from the Long-Term Economic Planning on research, studies, peer city evaluations, and proposed potential solutions on long-term economic planning as it relates to City of Austin employee retirement benefits, specifically looking at pensions, defined contributions, and other benefit plans. Update by Commissioner Nahas. Update from the Workforce Development and Job Creation Working Group regarding its research on policies related to vendor selection, bidding, and approval in the City, and potential speakers at working group meetings. Update by Commissioner Pleuthner FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS None ADJOURNMENT Chair Gonzales adjourned the meeting at 7:39 p.m. without objection. 2
Economic Prosperity Commission Meeting Minutes Wednesday, August 20, 2025 ECONOMIC PROSPERITY COMMISSION REGULAR CALLED MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, August 20, 2025 The Economic Prosperity Commission convened in a regular meeting on Wednesday, August 20, 2025, at 301 W. 2nd Street, Boards and Commissions Room 1101, in Austin, Texas. Chair Nahas called the Economic Prosperity Commission Meeting to order at 6:32 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance in Person: Aaron Gonzales (Chair) Raquel Valdez Sanchez (Vice Chair) Zain Pleuthner Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Rodrigo Cantu Aditi Joshi Michael Nahas Shakeel Rashed PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None present. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Economic Prosperity Commission Regular Meeting on July 16, 2025. The minutes were approved on Commissioner Joshi’s motion, Commissioner Pleuthner’s second on a 7-0 vote. Commissioners Randall, Ponder, and Zapata were absent. PUBLIC HEARINGS 2. Hold a public hearing to solicit feedback from the public and community stakeholders regarding the usefulness and relevance of the Economic Prosperity Commission’s stated purposes and duties and its success in fulfilling those purpose and duties. No speakers present. Public Hearing not held. 1 Economic Prosperity Commission Meeting Minutes Wednesday, August 20, 2025 DISCUSSION ITEMS 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Presentation regarding the history of the partnership between Workforce Solutions Capital Area and the City of Austin, the new infrastructure academy, and workforce development programs in peer cities. Presentation by Yael Lawson, COO, Workforce Solutions Capital Area. Presentation by Yael Lawson, COO, Workforce Solutions Capital Area. Discussion reviewing peer city actions, local events, and news articles related to the commission’s working groups. Withdrawn without objection. Update from Chair Gonzales regarding his Economic Opportunity Committee presentation on July 18th and the 2024-25 annual report. Discussed. Discussion regarding commissioner attendance and feedback received at district budget town halls. Discussed. Discussion regarding planned and finished external speaker presentations at working group meetings. Discussed. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 8. Conduct an evaluation of the recommendations made and other actions taken by the Economic Prosperity Commission throughout the year and how these reflected or achieved the commission’s directives, identify any overlaps in the role and work of the commission with other boards or commissions, identify policies or City needs that no current board or commission appears to address, evaluate the level of members’ and the community’s engagement, and identify potential bylaw amendments to improve or address any of the foregoing. Discussed. No action was taken. WORKING GROUP UPDATES 9. 10. …
REGULAR CALLED MEETING OF THE DOWNTOWN COMMISSION Wednesday August 20, 2025, 5:30 p.m. Austin City Hall, Council Chambers, Room 1001 301 W 2nd Street Austin, Texas 78701 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 participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely or in person, please contact Christi Vitela at Christi.Vitela@austintexas.gov or (512) 974-2792. CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Ed Ishmael, Chair Kimberly Levinson, Vice Chair Pat Buchta David Carroll Liz Coufal Nathan McDaniel Charles Peveto Nancy Pollak Sania Shifferd Philip Wiley Jennifer Franklin Nkiru Gelles Nelly Paulina Ramírez CALL TO ORDER AGENDA PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL 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 July 16, 2025. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. Presentation by David A. Colligan, Chief Operating Officer, Rally Austin, regarding possible downtown site developments. 3. Presentation by Pat Buchta, Chief Executive Officer, regarding Austin Texas Musicians. 4. Presentation by Daniel Kavelman, Projects and Policy Manager, Shoal Creek Conservancy, regarding the Cypress and Shoal Creek Public Space Strategy. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 5. Approve a Recommendation to Council regarding Homelessness Response 24-Hour Oasis Access. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair access. If requiring Sign Language Interpreters or alternative formats, please give notice at least 2 days (48 hours) before the meeting date. Please call Christi Vitela at the Office of the City Clerk, at (512) 974-2792 for additional information; TTY users’ route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Downtown Commission, please contact Christi Vitela at Christi.Vitela@austintexas.gov or (512) 974-2792.
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. 2
DOWNTOWN CREATIVE HUB PROPOSAL BACKGROUND While Austin has long branded itself as the “Live Music Capital Of The World”, Austin Texas Musicians has learned from its base of 6000+ working Central Texas musicians that they, by and large, are less and less interested in playing downtown due to a variety of challenges, including: • Safety • Parking • Performance Pay Rates • Green Room Space BACKGROUND With less and less musicians performing in the downtown core, Austin’s vital tourism economy is in danger of collapse. Rather that keeping pace with rapid downtown growth, our cultural economy stands to disappear, leaving a downtown core that serves only new residents and businesses, while losing the vital tourism dollars that drive sustainability and future growth. Additionally, 2023 news reports show that downtown offices spaces are becoming increasingly vacant, underlining need for services that bring new revenue sources to downtown Austin. Musicians must be able to work downtown in a way that is safe and economically feasible. A THREE-TIERED SOLUTION Austin Texas Musicians nonprofit proposes the following three-tiered solution that will serve to bring music back to downtown austin: 1. Redevelop existing downtown spaces to serve as a “Green Room” Creative Hub 2. Create parking solutions in partnership with Travis County D.A. Garza and Judge Brown 3. Bolster existing “Gig Buddy” program with Council action and budget for Block-by-Block liability insurance and increased overnight staff BACKGROUND Austin’s former City Hall municipal building, located at 8th & Colorado, is currently being reviewed by Rally Austin as a potential Creative Hub. With 60,000 sq. ft. of space across three floors and a basement, Austin is now presented with a rare opportunity to support our Cultural Arts ecosystem. CREATIVE HUB • At 60,000 sq. ft., three stories and a full basement with garage and hydraulic load-in, the old City Hall building at 8th & Colorado holds immense potential as a Creative Hub for music, theater and dance. • ATXM toured the space in the summer of 2023 upon the invitation of Rally Austin. • We then polled group members to determine best uses of such a space for our music community: CREATIVE HUB: POTENTIAL USES • Overwhelmingly, group members pointed to need for a “Green Room” space of sorts… a safe place where they can go before and after downtown gigs to prep for performance, send booking emails, or work on marketing. • Arts nonprofit offices to …
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION Downtown Commission Recommendation Number: ___________________: HOMELESSNESS RESPONSE 24-HOUR OASIS ACCESS WHEREAS nearly one-in-three people experiencing homelessness in Austin-Travis County are chronically homeless; and WHEREAS the City has identified alleviating homelessness as a key priority; and WHEREAS the City of Austin adopted the State Homelessness Response System report and modeling (the “Report”) as a guideline to inform investment in the homelessness response system; and WHEREAS the Report states that the number of people seeking homelessness services for the first time has increased dramatically; and WHEREAS that number is expected to continue to rise; and WHEREAS Austin’s Homelessness Response System (“HRS”) serves a diverse population with needs ranging from short-term assistance to permanent housing programs; and WHEREAS short-term services are crucial and effective for meeting the urgent needs of the unhoused; and WHEREAS the Oasis is a safe, welcoming outdoor space on the Austin Resource Center for the Homeless (“ARCH”) campus providing a rare place downtown for unhoused individuals to simply be off the streets, away from businesses, and outside without disruption; and WHEREAS the Oasis provides a dignified place for people to meet their basic needs—like showering and resting—away from storefronts, parks, or sidewalks—helping to reduce the visible effects of unsheltered homelessness while also improving hygiene, health outcomes, and access to services; and WHEREAS by offering a consistent, supportive space, the Oasis contributes to a more orderly and compassionate downtown, while fostering long-term solutions to chronic homelessness; and WHEREAS, due to its proximity to the ARCH and other homeless services, the Oasis provides dignity, relief, and connection to the support needed for stability and well-being; and WHEREAS currently the Oasis is only open to the unhoused during the day from 8:00 AM to 7:00 PM seven days a week, turning out onto the streets at night after 7:00PM those accessing the Oasis during the day; and WHEREAS the ARCH’s proximity to Austin’s entertainment district means weekend evenings see an influx of people accessing the bars and restaurants along 6th Street and Red River Street; and Draft WHEREAS with adequate funding, the Oasis could remain a 24-hour refuge for the unhoused on Friday and Saturday nights, giving them an alternative to being on the streets; and WHEREAS the cost of providing 24-hour access to the Oasis on Fridays and Saturdays with associated services would be $75,000.00 per year; and WHEREAS it is the considered opinion of the Downtown Commission that …
August 2025 Downtown Commission Daniel Kavelman, Projects and Policy Manager, Shoal Creek Conservancy A Collaborative Vision for the 3rd Street and Shoal Creek Area The Cypress & Shoal Creek Public Space Strategy was created by Shoal Creek Conservancy and Downtown Austin Alliance in 2021. It aims to make the area safer, more connected, and more inviting through better bikeways, new trail connections, and pedestrian plazas woven together with urban greenery. Through the Cypress & Shoal Public Space Strategy, it is possible to transform forgotten urban pockets into a beautiful, usable, breathable public realm. The name for the strategy is inspired by the historic name for Third Street, originally known as “Cypress Street.” Community Engagement ● Identified as a priority project in Shoal Creek Trail Plan Engagement ● 2019 Council Resolution ● 2020-2021 Development ● Two Rounds of Public Engagement ○ ○ 238 Unique Responses Round 1 245 Unique Responses Round 2 ● Advisory Council and Commissions ○ Urban Transportation ○ PAC and BAC ● Plan published in 2021 Funding ● 12.5M Dedicated to projects in the area in December 2023 ● Potential from downtown developments ● Gap in funding will become clear when project alternatives for the bridge and trestle are published for public input ● Possible sources for additional funding ○ 2026 Bond Program ○ Private donors ○ Other - Preservation Austin, Heritage Grant Program City of Austin - Seaholm Multimodal Connectivity Projects 1. Cesar Chavez Sidewalk 2. Crossing Improvements at West and Walter Seaholm 3. Power Plant Drive 4. Shoal Creek Trail Segment 5. Bridge and Trestle Improvements Power Plant Drive ● Design Options Released January 2025 ● Alternatives 1 and 4 most closely align with Market Plaza Concept ● Public Input under review ● Potential additional improvements ○ Place-making ○ Metrobike Station Bridge and Trestle ● HDR brought on as engineering contractor ● Alternatives will be brought to public by Transportation and Public Works ○ Will have opportunities for public input ● All options include the Shoal Creek Trail underpass Thank you! daniel@shoalcreekconservancy.org ShoalCreekConservancy.org/cypress-shoal-creek
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION Downtown Commission Recommendation Number: 20250820-005: HOMELESSNESS RESPONSE 24-HOUR OASIS ACCESS WHEREAS nearly one-in-three people experiencing homelessness in Austin-Travis County are chronically homeless; and WHEREAS the City has identified alleviating homelessness as a key priority; and WHEREAS the City of Austin adopted the State Homelessness Response System report and modeling (the “Report”) as a guideline to inform investment in the homelessness response system; and WHEREAS the Report states that the number of people seeking homelessness services for the first time has increased dramatically; and WHEREAS that number is expected to continue to rise; and WHEREAS Austin’s Homelessness Response System (“HRS”) serves a diverse population with needs ranging from short-term assistance to permanent housing programs; and WHEREAS short-term services are crucial and effective for meeting the urgent needs of the unhoused; and WHEREAS the Oasis is a safe, welcoming outdoor space on the Austin Resource Center for the Homeless (“ARCH”) campus providing a rare place downtown for unhoused individuals to simply be off the streets, away from businesses, and outside without disruption; and WHEREAS the Oasis provides a dignified place for people to meet their basic needs—like showering and resting—away from storefronts, parks, or sidewalks—helping to reduce the visible effects of unsheltered homelessness while also improving hygiene, health outcomes, and access to services; and WHEREAS by offering a consistent, supportive space, the Oasis contributes to a more orderly and compassionate downtown, while fostering long-term solutions to chronic homelessness; and WHEREAS, due to its proximity to the ARCH and other homeless services, the Oasis provides dignity, relief, and connection to the support needed for stability and well-being; and WHEREAS currently the Oasis is only open to the unhoused during the day from 8:00 AM to 7:00 PM seven days a week, turning out onto the streets at night after 7:00PM those accessing the Oasis during the day; and WHEREAS with adequate funding, the Oasis could remain a 24-hour refuge for the unhoused giving them an alternative to being on the streets; and WHEREAS the ARCH’s proximity to Austin’s entertainment district means weekend evenings see an influx of people accessing the bars and restaurants along 6th Street and Red River Street; and WHEREAS the cost of providing 24-hour access to the Oasis on Fridays and Saturdays with associated services would be $75,000.00 per year; and WHEREAS it is the considered opinion of the Downtown Commission that the benefit of providing 24-hour Oasis …
Downtown Commission Meeting Minutes Wednesday, August 20, 2025 Downtown Commission Regular Called Meeting Minutes Wednesday, August 20, 2025 The Downtown Commission convened in a regular called meeting on Wednesday, August 20, 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 Liz Coufal Nathan McDaniel Charles Peveto Nancy Pollak Sania Shifferd Philip Wiley COMMISSIONERS IN ATTENDANCE REMOTELY: Nelly Paulina Ramírez CALL TO ORDER Chair Ishmael called the Downtown Commission Meeting to order at 5:35 p.m. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Downtown Commission regular called meeting on July 16, 2025. 1 Downtown Commission Meeting Minutes Wednesday, August 20, 2025 The minutes from the meeting of July 16, 2025, were approved on Vice Chair Levinson’s motion, Commissioner Peveto’s second, on a 10-0 vote. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. Presentation by David A. Colligan, Chief Operating Officer, Rally Austin, regarding possible downtown site developments. The presentation was made by David A. Colligan, Chief Operating Officer, Rally Austin. 3. Presentation by Pat Buchta, Chief Executive Officer, regarding Austin Texas Musicians. The presentation was made by Pat Buchta, Chief Executive Officer, Austin Texas Musicians and Frances Ferguson, Community Member and Member of the Austin Presbyterian Church. 4. Presentation by Daniel Kavelman, Projects and Policy Manager, Shoal Creek Conservancy, regarding the Cypress and Shoal Creek Public Space Strategy. The presentation was made by Daniel Kavelman, Projects and Policy Manager, Shoal Creek Conservancy. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 5. Approve a Recommendation to Council regarding Homelessness Response 24-Hour Oasis Access. The motion to approve the recommendation was made by Vice Chair Levinson and seconded by Commissioner Shifferd. The following amendment was made by Commissioner McDaniel and seconded by Chair Ishmael. The amendment was to move the move the last Whereas clause on page 1 to the top of page 2 and add the first Whereas clause on page 2 to the end of page 1 and strike the words “on Friday and Saturday nights.” The amendment was approved on a 9-0 vote. Commissioner Coufal abstained. The Recommendation to Council regarding Homelessness Response 24-Hour Oasis Access was approved as amended on a 9-0 vote. Commissioner Coufal abstained. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS None ADJOURNMENT A motion to adjourn the meeting at 7:21 p.m. was approved on Vice Chair Levinson’s motion, Commissioner McDaniel’s second a 10-0 vote. …
REGULAR MEETING of the COMMISSION ON VETERAN AFFAIRS Wednesday, Aug 20, 2025 7:00 PM – Adjournment City of Austin Permitting & Development Center 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Dr., Room 1401/1402 Austin, TX 78752 Some members of the Commission on Veteran Affairs may be participating by videoconference. 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 comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation. To register, email the board liaison at Jesus.Simental@austintexas.gov CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Michael Mcinerney, Chair Amber Schleuning, Vice Chair Christopher Wilson William Dahlstrom Maria Brown-Spence Armando Gonzales Bryce Laake-Stanfield Anita Carmichael Roberts Jose Reyes VACANT – D6 VACANT – D4 CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION APPROVAL OF MINUTES AGENDA 1. Approve the minutes of the Commission on Veteran Affairs Regular Meeting of Jul 16, 2025 STAFF BRIEFINGS DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. Presentation and discussion by Johanna Wynne and Brian Cook from Leading to Win and Texas Veteran Chamber of Commerce. 3. Review and discussion on the current budget proposal and how it affects veterans. 4. Discussion on the 2025 Veterans Day Parade. 5. Discussion of upcoming “Get to know your commissions” events. 6. Continued discussion to address how to disseminate veteran’s information through social media now that the veterans commission is part of the Joint Inclusion Committee. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair access. If requiring Sign Language Interpreters or alternative formats, please give notice at least 2 days (48 hours) before the meeting date. Please call Jesus Simental at (512) 974-7742 or jesus.simental@austintexas.gov for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711.
COMMISSION ON VETERAN AFFAIRS REGULAR MEETING MINUTES WEDNESDAY, August 20, 2025 The COMMISSION ON VETERANS AFFAIRS convened in a REGULAR Meeting on WEDNESDAY, August 20, 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 7:14pm CST. Commissioners in Attendance: Michael Mcinerney Armando Gonzales Jose Reyes Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Amber Schleuning Bryce Laake-Stanfield William Dahlstrom Commissioners Absent: Maria Brown-Spence 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 7/16/2025 were approved on Chair Michael Mcinerney motion, second by Bryce Laake-Stanfield on a 6-0 vote. Commissioner Maria Brown- Spence and Anita Carmichael Roberts were absent. STAFF BRIEFINGS DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. Presentation and discussion by Patricia Morgan on the 4 day Leading to Win Bridging the Gap event at Dell Diamond. Talked about who should attend and the whole goal of connecting the many resources in the community. Patricia was asked to come back in September to present on her Texas Veterans Network/Combined Arms Program. 3. Discussed the current budget proposal and how it affects veterans. Chair Mcinerney talked about the current unfunded status of the commission recommendation but a proposed tax rate increase would increase revenue by $100 million. Commissioner Bryce Laake-Stanfield talked about allocating $1.5 million to Homeless Strategy Office targeting homeless veterans with a goal of housing 75 veterans the first year which would be a 15% reductions in veteran homelessness. 4. Discussed the 2025 Veterans Day Parade including date, time, location, and route for the event, Commissioner Amber Schleuning asked what the commission can do to support the event by getting the word out and there was discussion on the Texas Book Festival going on at the same time. 5. Discussed upcoming “Get to know your commissions” events, Commissioner Bryce Laake- Stanfield discussed dates for the JIC Committee on 15 and 22 September and Chair Mcinerney would be forwarding out other dates that were previously emailed by Commissioner Bryce Laake-Stanfield. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS 6. Presentation by Combined Arms/Texas Veterans Network and presentation by City of Austin Department of Equity and Inclusion. Commissioner Jose Reyes also recommended we bring in local colleges and universities in October to see how the city can …
Regular Called Meeting of the Bond Oversight Commission August 20, 2025, 2:00 P.M to 4:00 P.M Austin City Hall, Boards & Commissions Room 1101 301 W 2nd Street, Austin TX 78701 Some members of the BOARD/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 Hernandez, 512-974-7644, nicole.hernandez@austintexas.gov CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: John Mc Nabb, Chair Charles Curry, Vice Chair Zachary Bird Ramiro Diaz JC Dwyer Stephen Gonzalez Bob Libal Russell Korte Santiago Rodriguez Kenneth Standley CALL TO ORDER AGENDA 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. Approval of the minutes of the Regular meeting of the Bond Oversight Commission on June 18, 2025. Staff Briefings 2. Staff briefing from Development Services Department on permitting process. DISCUSSION ITEMS 3. Discussion on Commission process and future presentations. 4. Discussion on the 2026 Bond Election Advisory Task Force recent meeting items. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair access. If requiring Sign Language Interpreters or alternative formats, please give notice at least 2 days (48 hours) before the meeting date. Please call Nicole Hernandez, Capital Delivery Department, at 512-974-7644, for additional information; TTY users’ route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Bond Oversight Commission, please contact Nicole Hernandez at 512-974-7644.
Public Projects Review • Mission • Who are we? • Goals • Process Mission Our mission is to properly steward financial resources of capital and publicly funded projects by providing a timely and collaborative permitting review process. Who are we? Who are we? • Projects • Publicly Funded • Critical Infrastructure • Schools • Convention Center • Airport Expansion Development Program • Parks • Austin Light Rail Goals • Facilitate collaborative conversations between Design Teams and COA Code Review subject matter experts while Design Teams proactively develop site plans, providing code guidance along engineering milestones. • Provide Design Teams with consistent review expectations and project review timelines. • Collaborate across partner departments and host inclusive meetings. • Discuss the possibility for waivers, variances, Alternative Methods of Compliance, and Alternative Equivalent Compliance. Goals • Utilize consultations to reduce the amount of back-and-forth communications with Review Staff. • Work through the “Heartburn Issues”; discuss potential responses to comments to ensure resolution. • • Increase transparency of the site plan review process by providing recorded meetings, meeting minutes with “next steps”, and dedicated Project Coordinators functioning as single points of contact. Identify best permitting paths for projects. Process Flow Chart Thank you! Tera Villaret, Capital Program Consultant, 512- 974-2361 or tera.villaret@austintexas.gov
Commission Process and Future Presentations • Overlap with BEATF – Several members serving in both organizations, and BEATF requirements will have higher priority through Spring 2026 • BOC only scheduled nine meetings in 2025 and struggled to reach quorum in several of those; on more than one occasion invited guest presenters to provide agenda topics • Only three (four including APH) remaining Departments with >27% CIP Bond Funding unspent (plus APH); not enough meaningful updates from other Departments as bond- funded projects closing out • Consider quarterly schedule (to include bond sale update, annual elections) • Discussion: • Sunsetting Guidance (October 15) • Informal Schedule Reduction in 2026 • Steps to Formalize Bylaws Revision • Align with 2026 Bond Timeline 2016 Transportation 2018 Library and Cultural 2018 Library and Cultural 2018 Library and Cultural 2018 Open Space 2018 Parks and Recreation 2018 Public Safety 2018 Public Safety 2018 Transportation 2018 Housing 2020 Transportation 2022 Housing Balance Obligated Appropriation $184,000,000 $175,707,952 % Obl % Rem TPW $720,000,000 $522,468,790 $197,531,210 72.6% 27.4% $6,987,933 79.7% 20.3% APL $34,500,000 $27,512,067 $27,000,000 EDD $9,838,169 $17,161,831 36.4% 63.6% $66,500,000 $37,643,703 $28,856,297 56.6% 43.4% PARD WPD $8,292,048 95.5% 4.5% PARD $149,000,000 $124,418,063 $24,581,937 83.5% 16.5% $368,339 97.2% 2.8% AFD EMS $44,902 99.8% 0.2% TPW $160,000,000 $117,809,190 $42,190,810 73.6% 26.4% AHD $250,000,000 $234,486,056 $15,513,944 93.8% 6.2% TPW $460,000,000 $283,852,219 $176,147,781 61.7% 38.3% $350,000,000 $69,465,166 $280,534,834 19.8% 80.2% AHD $13,000,000 $12,631,661 $25,000,000 $24,955,098
REGULAR MEETING of the ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISSION TUESDAY, AUGUST 19, 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, 512-978-0971 Page 1 of 8 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, August 5, 2025. PUBLIC HEARINGS C14-2025-0032 - Acres West Lot 20 Rezone; District 6 13608 Caldwell Drive, Lake Creek Watershed 2. 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 3. Rezoning: C14-2025-0054 - Rezoning of Lot 31 Block A - The Forest Section One at The Villages Of Spicewood; District 6 11700 Flower Scent Court, Bull Creek Watershed Location: Owner/Applicant: Peijie Li Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: CJW Engineering & Consulting …
ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISION REGULAR CALLED MEETING TUESDAY, AUGUST 5, 2025 The Zoning and Platting convened in a regular called meeting on Tuesday, August 5, 2025, 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 6:01 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Hank Smith Betsy Greenberg David Fouts Luis Osta Lugo Christian Tschoepe Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Alejandra Flores Ryan Puzycki Lonny Stern Commissioners Absent: Scott Boone Taylor Major PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Zoning and Platting Commission regular meeting on July 15, 2025. The minutes from the meeting of July 15, 2025, were approved on the consent agenda on Commissioner Flores’ motion, Commissioner Tschoepe’s second, on an 8-0 vote. Commissioners Boone and Major were absent. 1 PUBLIC HEARINGS 2. Conditional Use SPC-2024-0424A - Crow Bar; District 3 Permit: 523 Thompson Lane, Carson Creek, Suburban Watershed Location: Owner/Applicant: Crow Bar (Steve Gee) Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: Element 5 Architecture; PLLC (Drew Randall) Conditional Use Permit for a Cocktail Lounge in the CS-1-CO Zone Recommended Randall Rouda, 512-974-3338, randall.rouda@austintexas.gov Development Services Department The motion to approve Staff’s recommendation of a conditional use permit for a cocktail lounge in the CS-1-CO Zone for SPC-2024-0424A - Crow Bar; District 3, located at 523 Thompson Lane, was approved on the consent agenda on Commissioner Flores’ motion, Commissioner Tschoepe’s second, on an 8-0 vote. Commissioners Boone and Major were absent. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 3. 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 Lane and Bull Creek. (Sponsored by Vice Chair Greenberg and Commissioner Tschoepe) The motion to approve and transmit to the Austin City Council the recommendation that is 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 Lane and Bull Creek was approved with the following friendly amendment on motion by Vice Chair …
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET CASE: C14-2025-0032 (Acres West Lot 20 Rezone) DISTRICT: 6 ADDRESS: 13608 Caldwell Drive ZONING FROM: I-RR TO: SF-6 SITE AREA: 0.407 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 SF-6, Townhouse and Condominium Residence District, zoning. ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: July 1, 2025: Postponed to August 19, 2025 at the neighborhood’s request by consent (7-0, A. Flores, D. Fouts and T. Major-absent); B. Greenberg-1st, C. Tschoepe-2nd. August 19, 2025 CITY COUNCIL ACTION: ORDINANCE NUMBER: 02 C14-2025-0032 - Acres West Lot 20 Rezone; District 61 of 36 ISSUES: N/A CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: The property in question is a 0.407 acre undeveloped lot that fronts onto Caldwell Drive. There are professional office and medical office uses to the north and east zoned GO-CO. The lots to the south are developed with single-family residences zoned SF-2. To the west there is an undeveloped area, a detention pond and a residential condominium development with GO-CO zoning and an I-RR designation. In this case, the applicant is requesting to establish permanent SF-6 zoning to allow for a single-family and condominium development on this property (please see the Applicant’s Summary Letter – Exhibit C). The staff recommends the applicant’s request for Townhouse and Condominium Residence district zoning. The proposed zoning is consistent with the purpose statement as the property is located on a residential collector roadway. The proposed zoning will provide a transition from the office zoning/uses to the north and east to the single-family residences along Caldwell Lane to the south. SF-6 zoning will permit the development of additional residential uses in this area and it will establish a permanent zoning designation on this currently undeveloped lot. BASIS OF RECOMMENDATION: 1. The proposed zoning should be consistent with the purpose statement of the district sought. Townhouse and Condominium Residence district is intended as an area for moderate density single family, duplex, two family, townhouse, and condominium use, without the spacing and locational requirements for townhouses and condominiums that apply in SF-5. This district is appropriate for areas in which unusually large lots predominate with access to other than minor residential streets, and in selected areas where a transition from single-family to multifamily use is appropriate. 2. The proposed zoning should promote consistency and orderly planning. The proposed zoning will provide a …
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET CASE: C14-2025-0054 (Rezoning of Lot 31 Block A - The Forest Section One at The Villages of Spicewood) DISTRICT: 6 ADDRESS: 11700 Flower Scent Court ZONING FROM: SF-1 SITE AREA: 0.40 acres PROPERTY OWNER: Peijie Li TO: SF-2 APPLICANT/AGENT: CJW Engineering & Consulting (Calvin Weiman) CASE MANAGER: Sherri Sirwaitis (512-974-3057, sherri.sirwaitis@austintexas.gov) STAFF RECOMMEDATION: Staff recommends SF-2, Single-Family Residence-Standard Lot District, zoning. ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: August 19, 2025 CITY COUNCIL ACTION: ORDINANCE NUMBER: 03 C14-2025-0054 - Rezoning of Lot 31 Block A - The Forest Section One at The Villages Of Spicewood1 of 12 ISSUES: N/A CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: The property in question is a 0.40 acre (17,424 sq. ft.) site that is developed with a single- family residence. There are single family residences surrounding the property to the north, south, east and west. The lots to the north, east and west are zoned SF-1. There is SF-2 zoning directly to the south along Lemens Spice Trail and to the west along Cedarcliffe Drive. The applicant is requesting a rezoning to SF-2 to allow for the creation of two lots with a minimum lot size of 5,750 sq. ft. They propose to add an additional single-family residence on its own platted lot which will be approximately 0.20 acres (8,712 sq. ft.). The applicant can subdivide the property into two lots smaller than 10,000 sq. ft. if they choose to build lots under the HOME2 ordinance which limits lots between 1,800 sq. ft. and 5,749 sq. ft. The staff recommends Single-Family Residence-Standard Lot, district zoning. The property meets the intent of the SF-2 district as it is located on a Level 1/residential street within an existing single-family neighborhood that has moderate sized lots or to new development of single-family housing on lots that are 5,750 square feet or more. The site under consideration is surrounded by existing single-family residential uses within a platted residential subdivision. The proposed zoning is consistent with the SF-2 zoning directly to the south along Lemens Spice Trail and to the west along Cedarcliffe Drive. The applicant agrees with the staff’s recommendation. BASIS OF RECOMMENDATION: 1. The proposed zoning should be consistent with the purpose statement of the district sought. Single-family residence standard lot (SF-2) district is the designation for a moderate density single-family residential use on a lot that is a minimum of 5,750 square feet. An SF-2 district …
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET CASE: C14-2025-0056 (12940 North U.S. 183) DISTRICT: 6 ADDRESS: 12940 N. U.S. Highway 183 ZONING FROM: GR, LO TO: CS-V SITE AREA: 5.0034 acres PROPERTY OWNER: SHA LLC DBA FIRST CARE APPLICANT/AGENT: Drenner Group PC (Amanda Swor) CASE MANAGER: Sherri Sirwaitis (512-974-3057, sherri.sirwaitis@austintexas.gov) STAFF RECOMMEDATION: Staff recommends GR-V-CO, Community Commercial-Vertical Mixed Use Building- Conditional Overlay Combining District, zoning. The conditional overlay will prohibit the following uses within 200 feet of residential zoning or development: Automotive Repair Services, Automotive Sales, Automotive Washing (of any type), Bail Bond Services, Club or Lodge, Commercial Off-Street Parking, Drop Off Recycling Collection Facility, Exterminating Services, Funeral Services, Hotel/Motel, Off-Site Accessory Parking, Outdoor Entertainment, Outdoor Sports and Recreation, Pawn Shop Services, Service Station ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: August 19, 2025 CITY COUNCIL ACTION: ORDINANCE NUMBER: 04 C14-2025-0056 - 12940 North U.S. 1831 of 14 ISSUES: N/A CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: The property in question is a 5 acre lot that is currently developed with a vacant 3-story office building, with surface parking, that has access to Fathom Circle and the N. US Highway 183 Southbound frontage road. The lots to the north, across Fathom Circle, are developed with a multifamily complex (Summit at Westwood Apartments) and an office use (State Farm) and are zoned MF-2 and GR. To the south, there is a multifamily use (Spicewood Springs Apartments) zoned DR, a public library with surface parking zoned LR- CO and P, undeveloped property zoned GR, a retail center zoned GR-CO and a restaurant and service station/automotive washing use zoned GR. The lots to the west along Fathom Circle contain single family residences zoned SF-3. In this case, the applicant is requesting CS-V zoning to redevelop this property with a multifamily residential project (please see Applicant's Request Letter - Exhibit C). The staff is recommending GR-V-CO, Community Commercial-Vertical Mixed Use Building-Conditional Overlay Combining District, zoning. The property meets the intent of the GR base district as it is located at the southwest intersection of a Fathom Circle (Level 1/ Residential Street) and N. US Highway Service Road Southbound (Level 4/ Arterial Roadway). The GR-V-CO zoning is consistent with surrounding commercial and multifamily zoning and use patterns. The staff is recommending a conditional overlay (CO) to prohibit more intensive commercial uses within 200 feet of the residential development on Fathom Circle. The site under consideration is located in the 183 & McNeil …
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET CASE: C14-2025-0061 (6105 Melrose Trail) DISTRICT: 6 ADDRESS: 6101 and 6105 Melrose Trail ZONING FROM: I-SF-2 SITE AREA: 5.42 acres TO: MF-5 PROPERTY OWNER: Austin White Lime Company (Haley Field) APPLICANT/AGENT: Armbrust & Brown PLLC (Richard T, Suttle, Jr.) CASE MANAGER: Sherri Sirwaitis (512-974-3057, sherri.sirwaitis@austintexas.gov) STAFF RECOMMEDATION: Staff recommends MF-3, Multifamily Residence-Medium Density District, zoning. ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: August 19, 2025 CITY COUNCIL ACTION: ORDINANCE NUMBER: 05 C14-2025-0061 - 6105 Melrose Trail1 of 14 C14-2025-0061 ISSUES: N/A STAFF RECOMMENDATION: The site under consideration is a vacant 5.42 acre lot. The tracts of land to the north, across Melrose Trail, are developed with an apartment complex (MAA Quarry Oaks Apartments) zoned MF-3-CO and a small multifamily development (Melrose Trail Apartment Homes) zoned GR. To the east of Heinemann Drive, there are single-family residences zoned PUD. To the west, there are fourplex and duplex residential uses (Melrose Place Fourplexes and Duplexes) zoned MF-2. The land to the south contains a culvert/detention area zoned PUD. The applicant is requesting MF-5, Multifamily Residence-High Density District, zoning to redevelop this property with approximately 250 multifamily residential units (please see Applicant’s Request Letter – Exhibit C). The staff’s recommendation is to grant MF-3, Multi- Family Residence–Medium Density District, zoning. The property in question is located along Level 1/Residential and Level 2/Collector roadways. It does not meet the purpose statement or intensity of the MF-5 district as this site does not front onto a major roadway near transportation options such as Capital Metro bus routes, bus stops or urban trails. The staff’s recommendation of MF-3 zoning is consistent with surrounding zoning patterns. This property is in an area where medium density multifamily residential use is desirable. The lot under consideration is located within 0.22 miles from Parmer Lane Activity Corridor and there are commercial goods and services available along McNeil Drive to the north. The staff’s recommendation of the Multi-Family Residence–Medium Density District will establish permanent zoning at this location and will expand the number of units and available housing choices in this area. BASIS OF RECOMMENDATION: 1. The proposed zoning should be consistent with the purpose statement of the district sought. Multifamily Residence (Medium Density) district is intended to accommodate multifamily use with a maximum density of up to 36 units per acre, depending on unit size. This district is appropriate for multifamily residential areas located near supporting …
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: Postponed to August 19, 2025 at the neighborhood's request by consent (7-0, A. Flores, L. Osta-Lugo and L. Stern-absent); D. Fouts-1st, B. Greenberg-2nd. August 19, 2025: 06 C14-2025-0055 - 6512 McNeil ESS; District 61 of 35 CITY COUNCIL ACTION: ORDINANCE NUMBER: 3) ISSUES: On August 8, 2025, the applicant submitted a letter (please see Exhibit E) amending this zoning request from CS to CS-CO to add the following conditions that they have agreed to with the neighborhood: 1) 2) The maximum height shall not exceed 30 feet. Within 40 feet of any residential district, the maximum building height shall be limited to 20 feet. The following uses will be prohibited 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, Maintenance and Service Facilities Private, Equipment Repair Services, Indoor Equipment, Indoor Sports and Recreation, Pet Services, Printing and Publishing Services, Theater, Congregate Living Group Residential Hospital Services Limited Hospital Services – General Religious Assembly Residential Treatment Transportational Housing Transportation Terminal Adult-Oriented Business General Retail Sales - Convenience 06 C14-2025-0055 - 6512 McNeil ESS; District 62 of 35 C14-2025-0055 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 …
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET CASE: C14-2025-0071 (Travis County West Service Center) ADDRESS: 4501 and 4501 ½ North FM 620 Road DISTRICT: 10 ZONING FROM: DR TO: P SITE AREA: 33.75 acres PROPERTY OWNER: Travis County (Gabriel Stock) AGENT: Killen, Griffin and Farrimond (Nuriddin Kalam) CASE MANAGER: Beverly Villela (512-978-0740, Beverly.Villela@austintexas.gov) STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommendation is to grant Public (P) district zoning. See the Basis of Recommendation section below. ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: August 19, 2025: CITY COUNCIL ACTION: TBD ORDINANCE NUMBER: No. ISSUES: N/A CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: The property in question consists of approximately 33.75 acres located at 4501 and 4501 ½ North FM 620 Road and is currently zoned Development Reserve (DR) district zoning. The site is owned by Travis County and is presently used for governmental purposes. The applicant, Travis County, is requesting Public (P) district zoning to facilitate the expansion of the existing Travis County West Service Center. The proposed rezoning would allow for construction of a new fleet services building and a new equipment storage building to support essential county operations. The Service Center currently provides administrative functions, fleet maintenance, equipment storage, bulk materials storage, employee and fleet parking, vehicle fueling, and related operational 07 C14-2025-0071 - Travis County West Service Center; District 101 of 9 C14-2025-0071 Page 2 support. The expansion would improve the County’s ability to deliver services efficiently and effectively to the community. Surrounding land uses include a water treatment facility to the north, undeveloped land and areas within Austin’s ETJ to the south, offices and undeveloped land to the east, and undeveloped land to the west. Please refer to Exhibits A (Zoning Map) and B (Aerial View). Staff recommends the requested P district zoning as it is consistent with the purpose statement of the Public district, which is intended for land owned or leased by a governmental entity. The proposed use is compatible with surrounding uses and zoning and will promote an orderly relationship among public service facilities in this area of western Travis County. 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 changes should promote compatibility with adjacent and nearby uses. The site is surrounded by complementary or low-intensity uses, including a water treatment facility to the …
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 08 C14-2025-0060 - AE Medical & Retail Rezone; District 61 of 42 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: Granted neighborhood postponement request to August 19, 2025 by consent (7-0, A. Flores, L. Osta-Lugo and L. Stern-absent); D. …
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET CASE: C14-2008-0224(RCT) – AE Medical & Retail RCT DISTRICT: 6 ADDRESS: 13642 North US 183 Highway Service Road South Bound OWNER/APPLICANT: Austintatious Enterprises, LLC AGENT: Central Texas Permit Partners, LLC (Tisha Ritta) ZONING: GR-CO, GO-CO AREA: 4.365 acres REQUEST: The applicant is requesting the termination of the public restrictive covenant recorded under Document No. 2010045795 that imposes restrictions on the property that limit the operational hours to between 7:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m. and requires the installation of landscaped vegetative buffers along interior property lines adjacent to residential development. CASE MANAGER: Sherri Sirwaitis (512-974-3057, sherri.sirwaitis@austintexas.gov) STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends the proposed public restrictive covenant termination. ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: July 15, 2025: Granted neighborhood postponement request to August 19, 2025 by consent (7-0, A. Flores, L. Osta-Lugo and L. Stern-absent); D. Fouts-1st, B. Greenberg-2nd. August 19, 2025 CITY COUNCIL ACTION: 09 C14-2008-0224(RCT) - AE Medical & Retail Amendment; District 61 of 36 DEPARTMENT COMMENTS: In this case, the applicant is requesting to terminate a public restrictive covenant that was recorded in 2010 in association with zoning case C14-2008-0224. The applicant is asking to delete this restrictive covenant to remove restrictions on the property that limit the operational hours to between 7:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m. and require the installation of landscaped vegetative buffers along interior property lines adjacent to residential development (please see Applicant’s Request Letter - Exhibit C and Original Restrictive Covenant – Exhibit D). The staff recommends the applicant’s request to remove the conditions of this public restrictive covenant because the property in question is currently developed with an office/retail center that fronts onto and takes access to U.S. Highway 183. The Law Department has advised that city no longer recommends limiting the hours of operation of businesses and implementing landscape buffers through public restrictive covenants. The applicant agrees with the staff’s recommendation. EXISTING ZONING AND LAND USES: ZONING Site GR-CO, GO-CO North I-SF-2, LO LAND USES Retail Center (Spicewood Centre: Spicewood Dermatology, Capital Therapy Group, Edward Jones, STA, Inc., Cure Bakery Coffee, Six Blades, Jiu-Jitsu) Personal Services (Artist’s Hair Studio), Personal Improvement Services (Iron Ankles Fitness) South I-RR, SF-2, GR-CO Undeveloped, Detention Pond, Medical Office (Firehouse Animal Health Center, Austin Dentistry, Austin Children’s Dentistry, Austin Family Orthodontics) U. S. Highway 183/Research Boulevard Single-Family Residences East West ROW I-SF-2 AREA STUDY: N/A WATERSHED: Lake Creek CAPITOL VIEW CORRIDOR: N/A HILL COUNTRY …
************************************************************************ MEMORANDUM TO: Hank Smith, Chair Zoning and Platting Commission Members FROM: Nancy Estrada Planning Department DATE: August 14, 2025 RE: C814-04-0187.03.SH – Goodnight Ranch PUD Amendment #3 Postponement Request by Staff ************************************************************************ Staff requests a postponement of the above referenced case from the August 19, 2025, Zoning and Platting Commission hearing to September 2, 2025. Staff and partner departments need to evaluate additional information that has been provided by other City of Austin reviewing departments. 10 C814-04-0187.03.SH - Goodnight Ranch PUD Amendment #3; District 21 of 1
PLANNING COMMISSION SITE PLAN CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT REVIEW SHEET CASE NUMBER: PROJECT NAME: SPC-2025-0087C Stoney Ridge Highlands Amenity Center ZAP DATE: August 19, 2025 ADDRESS: COUNCIL DISTRICT: NEIGBORHOOD PLAN: N/A 13101 Burmakany Drive, Austin, TX. 78617 2 OWNER: AGENT: KB Home Lonestar, INC. 10800 Pecan Park Blvd. Ste. 200 Austin, TX 78750 COMPANY, Bill Couch 5501 W. William Cannon Drive Austin, TX 78749 (512) 280-5160 CASE MANAGER: Alyse Ramirez alyse.ramirez@austintexas.gov (512) 978-1750 PROJECT INFORMATION: AREA: 82,372 sq. ft. EXISTING ZONING: SF-4A WATERSHED: Dry Creek East WATERSHED ORDINANCE: Comprehensive Watershed Ordinance T.I.A.: N/A CAPITOL VIEW: N/A PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT: The applicant is requesting approval of a conditional use permit site plan for a Community Recreation (Private) use in SF-4A zoning. The proposed site will consist of a 1,594-sf pool house with a 4,169-sf pool with the associated pool deck and play yard areas, surface parking, drives, and associated utility and drainage improvements. Zoning and Platting Commission approval is required because the site is zoned SF-4A. The LDC Section 25-2-584(F)(2) states: “(F) The Land Use Commission may approve, in accordance with the applicable provisions of Chapter 25-5, Article 3 (Land Use Commission Approved Site Plans), the following modifications to the site development regulations: a Community Recreation (Private) use. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the conditional use permit. The site plan will comply with all requirements of the Land Development Code requirements prior to site plan release. SUMMARY COMMENTS ON SITE PLAN: 11 SPC-2025-0087C - Stoney Ridge Highlands Amenity Center; District 21 of 6 SPC-2024-0113A 2 Land Use: The proposed site is zoned SF-4A (Single-family residence small lot) and is located along the intersection of Burmakany Drive and Mosey Run. Since the proposed land use is Community Recreation (Private) in an SF-4A zoning, this site must be approved by a Land Use Commission. The current land use is vacant. Staff recommends approval of the conditional use permit request. Environmental: The site is located in the Dry Creek East Watershed and subject to the Suburban Watershed regulations. There were no Environmental review comments. Transportation: Parking spaces are located on-site. All Transportation comments have been cleared. Access to the site will be from Burmakany Drive and Mosey Run. OVERALL SITE PROJECT INFORMATION SITE AREA EXISTING ZONING PROPOSED ACCESS FLOOR-AREA RATIO BUILDING COVERAGE IMPERVIOUS COVERAGE 1.891 AC SF-4A Mosey Run and Burmakany Drive Existing 00:1 0% 0.00% Proposed 0.013:1 1.271% 38.5% NEIGHBORHOOD ORGNIZATIONS: Del Valle Community …
ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISSION CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT SITE PLAN REVIEW SHEET CASE NUMBER: SPC-2024-0456C MEETING DATE: August 19, 2025 PROJECT NAME: FSD - Northeast Service Center ADDRESS: 8301 Johnny Morris Rd DISTRICT: 1 WATERSHED: Decker Creek (Suburban Watershed) AREA: 131.79 acres limits of construction APPLICANT: AGENT: Andrew Moore, Project Manager City of Austin, Financial Services 6800 Burleson Rd, Bldg 312, Ste 200 Austin, TX 78744 512-974-7604 Hollis Scheffler, PE Westwood 8701 N. Mopac Expy Suite 320 Austin, TX 78759 (512) 485-0831 CASE MANAGER: Meg Greenfield, (512) 978-4663, meg.greenfield@austintexas.gov EXISTING ZONING: (P) Public PROPOSED USE: The applicant is proposing a service center for the City of Austin Resource Recovery and Fleet Services. The site is currently undeveloped and owned by the City of Austin. This site plan includes associated utilities, drainage, grading, paving, and stormwater infrastructure needed to service the development. COMMISSION REQUEST: This site is zoned P (Public) and is greater than one acre in size; therefore, a Conditional Use Permit is required, according to the Land Development Code (Section 25-2-625). WAIVER REQUESTS: 1. An administrative environmental variance has been granted in accordance with LDC 25-8- 42(b)(6), to allow a cut or fill of not more than eight feet. 2. An administrative driveway variance has been granted to allow for a driveway width greater than 25 feet. TCM section 7.5.1.2. SUMMARY STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of this site plan. LEGAL DESCRIPTION: LOT 2A BLK A INDUSTRIAL GROUP 30.0 & 86.36 ACRE TRACTS BEING A REPLAT OF LOT 2A OF THE AMENDED PLAT OF LOTS 1 & 2, 12 SPC-2024-0456C - FSD - NE Service Center; District 11 of 40 BLOCK "A" OF INDUSTRIAL GROUP 30.00 & 86.36 ACRE TRACTS AND A PORTION OF THAT CERTAIN 65.79 ACRE TRACT DESCRIBED IN A DEED TO THE CITY OF AUSTIN, DATED DECEMBER 26, 2013, RECORDED IN DOCUMENT NO. 2013227429, O.P.R.T.C.T. PROJECT INFORMATION: AREA: 131.79 acres site EXIST. ZONING: P (Public) PROPOSED BLDG. CVRG: 15.10% PROPOSED IMPERVIOUS CVRG: 44.10% PROVIDED PARKING: 1,465 PROPOSED ACCESS: Johnny Morris Road PROPOSED OPEN SPACE: 55.90% ZONING OVERLAYS: Hazardous Pipelines Overlay: KOCH Wildland Urban Interface: Proximity Class - undefined SUMMARY COMMENTS ON SITE PLAN: This site plan completed its third round of formal review on August 4, 2025. The U3 comment report is attached. A meeting was held on August 6, 2025 with the applicant and reviewers to discuss outstanding comments. A final update is expected to clear …
AWRR6 – Current Status: Cleared. U1: Cross connection AMOC. Per applicant, no alternative method is proposed on this project for cross contamination procedures. Land Development Engineering – William Bennett william.bennett@austintexas.gov LDE1: Encroachment Agreement: It appears that items (sidewalk) will be permanently placed within the Right of Way (ROW) or Easement. Therefore, an encroachment agreement is needed. City Code Chapter 14-11 Please contact landmanagementrow@austintexas.gov. LDE2: Callout driveway Types for each driveway and design accordingly within regulations and waiver agreements. LDE3: Provide all document recording numbers on plan set once approved. LDE4: Verify all easements are shown on the plantings and irrigation sheets and that no conflicts exist. 12 SPC-2024-0456C - FSD - NE Service Center; District 139 of 40 END OF MASTER COMMENT REPORT Comment Resolution Process: You can submit a Comment Resolution Request if: 1. You have identified two or more comments in your Master Comment Report that conflict with each other; and 2. You do not believe that the comments can be satisfied. Comment Resolution Requests can only be submitted and resolved between review cycles. They cannot be submitted while the site plan is in review. Use the Comment Resolution Request Web Form to submit your request. Questions or Concerns? Contact Us: If you have any questions or concerns or if you require more information about this report, please do not hesitate to contact your Case Manager at the email address listed at the top of this report or by writing to the City of Austin, Development Services Department, P.O. Box 1088, Austin, Texas 78767. 12 SPC-2024-0456C - FSD - NE Service Center; District 140 of 40
ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISSION CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT & HILL COUNTRY ROADWAY SITE PLAN REVIEW SHEET CASE NUMBER: SP-88-0052CX(R4) MEETING DATE: August 19, 2025 PROJECT NAME: LISD ES No. 19 Grandview Hills Ancillary Building Project ADDRESS: 12024 Vista Parke Drive DISTRICT: 10 WATERSHED: Lake Travis (Water Supply Rural) AREA: 3.26 acres limits of construction APPLICANT: Leander Independent School District PO BOX 218 Leander, TX 78646 Jeremy Trimble, 512-974-7604 AGENT: Micaela Riggs, EIT AtkinsRéalis (512) 342-3212 CASE MANAGER: Meg Greenfield, (512) 978-4663, meg.greenfield@austintexas.gov EXISTING ZONING: (P) Public & R&D-PDA PROPOSED USE: The Grandview Hills Elementary School site is 40.275 acres owned by Leander Independent School District (LISD). The existing site currently has an elementary school, agricultural barn, and ancillary buildings that enable access for students across the district. The proposed development is 3.26 acres of staff and bus parking and a fuel system. Additional improvements include installing a new storm drain network, upsizing the existing onsite storm drain network downstream of the new connection, and expanding the detention, sedimentation and filtration basins. Note on the R&D-PDA: Per 25-2-602 uses permitted in a research and development (R&D) district are established by the zoning ordinance establishing the district. Not seeing any use limitations in the ordinance or ‘zoning site plan’ in the zoning files, the educational facilities use is acceptable. Related Cases: C14R-87-159(HC), C14-00-2055. Leander ISD purchased this parcel from Vista Chemical Company in 2006. COMMISSION REQUEST: This site is zoned P (Public) and is greater than one acre in size; therefore, a Conditional Use Permit is required, according to the Land Development Code (Section 25-2-625). The site is located within the Moderate Intensity Zone of the RM 620 Hill Country Roadway Corridor, and must be presented to the Zoning and Platting Commission for approval, a Hill Country Roadway Ordinance requirement. The proposed site plan is in compliance with 25-2, Subchapter C, Article 11. 13 SP-88-0052CX(R4) - LISD ES No. 19 Grandview Hills Ancillary Building Project; District 101 of 43 SUMMARY STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of this site plan. LEGAL DESCRIPTION: LOT 1 BLK D THE PARKE PHASE B PROJECT INFORMATION: AREA: 40.28 acres site EXIST. ZONING: P (Public) & R&D-PDA PROPOSED BLDG. CVRG: 13.11% PROPOSED IMPERVIOUS CVRG: 30.67% PROVIDED PARKING: 114 ZONING OVERLAYS: Hill Country Roadways Overlay: RM 620/MODERATE INTENSITY Wildland Urban Interface: Proximity Class – undefined SUMMARY COMMENTS ON SITE PLAN: A final update is expected to clear outstanding comments. The …
SUBDIVISION REVIEW SHEET CASE NO.: C8J-03-0041.0A(VAC) COMMISSION DATE: August 19, 2025 SUBDIVISION NAME: Town and Country Park Addition Total Plat Vacation ADDRESS: 13300 Morris Road APPLICANT: The Optimist Club of Town and Country Round Rock Texas AGENT: Thrower Design (Ron Thrower) ZONING: GR-CO – Community Commercial AREA: 88.298 acres (3,846,260.88 sf) LOT: 1 COUNTY: Williamson DISTRICT: 6 WATERSHED: Lake Creek JURISDICTION: Full Purpose VARIANCES: none DEPARTMENT COMMENTS: The request is for the approval of Town and Country Park Addition Total Plat Vacation to remove one lot from the recorded plat, with the property comprised of 88.298 acres. The applicant is proposing the total plat vacation to remove a note restricting uses. The property will have uses allowed by Ordinance 20240404-054 and Zoning Case C14-2023-0100. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the total subdivision vacation, the application meets City of Austin code requirements. CASE MANAGER: Cesar Zavala E-mail: cesar.zavala@austintexas.gov ATTACHMENTS Exhibit A: Vicinity map Exhibit B: Recorded plat to be vacated PHONE: 512-974-3404 14 C8J-03-0041.0A(VAC) - Town & Country Park Addition; District 61 of 8 14 C8J-03-0041.0A(VAC) - Town & Country Park Addition; District 62 of 8 14 C8J-03-0041.0A(VAC) - Town & Country Park Addition; District 63 of 8 14 C8J-03-0041.0A(VAC) - Town & Country Park Addition; District 64 of 8 14 C8J-03-0041.0A(VAC) - Town & Country Park Addition; District 65 of 8 14 C8J-03-0041.0A(VAC) - Town & Country Park Addition; District 66 of 8 14 C8J-03-0041.0A(VAC) - Town & Country Park Addition; District 67 of 8 14 C8J-03-0041.0A(VAC) - Town & Country Park Addition; District 68 of 8
From: To: Cc: Subject: Date: Cindy Barron Alejandra Flores; Lonny Stern; Hank Smith; Scott Boone; Betsy Greenberg; Ryan Puzycki; David Fouts; Christian Tschoepe; Luis Ostalugo; Taylor Major Sirwaitis, Sherri; Garcia, Ella Zoning Cases C14-2025-0032, C14-2008-0224(RCT), C14-2025-0060 all scheduled for public hearing August 19, 2025 Thursday, August 14, 2025 3:18:23 PM External Email - Exercise Caution C14-2025-0032 Processes for notification and signage were flawed. Posting of signage was placed on the wrong lot. Notices were not sent to all appropriate property owners. Procedures for identifying zoning designation for this lot were not consistent with how the rest of the legally platted residential lots in Acres West were treated. Designated zoning of I- RR for this lot should have been SF-2. Since I-RR is ‘interim” zoning, the neighborhood was not afforded the option to submit a valid petition. The applicant/owner/agent are aware of the Acres West Deed Restrictions and should understand SF-6 zoning does not adhere to the deed restrictions for that legally platted residential Acres West lot. The neighborhood requests the Commission to recommend SF-2 for permanent zoning for this Lot 20, Blk A, to be consistent with the rest of the Acres West residential lots. SF-6 zoning could be considered ‘spot zoning’ in this case. C14-2008-0224(RCT) Restrictive Covenant was violated by submission of a new site plan (SP- 2024-0215C) that did not comply with the landscaping plan attached to the RC. The agent for the owner originally explained the purchase of the residential lot (Lot 20, Blk A) was to allow them to not impose compatibility on themselves (their commercial development)…hence, the landscaping plan that varied in compromising the rules of compatibility. The landscaping plan and limiting hours of operation (7AM to 10PM) were negotiated with the neighborhood and now the applicant wants to go back on his promise to have those restrictions removed. The neighborhood would prefer those restrictions be considered as additional conditions (CO) to be included under the new zoning case (C14-2025-0060) and request the Commission to recommend that to Council. C14-2025-0060 Prohibited uses were approved by Council with zoning case from 2010. At that time, applicant/agent claimed they did not have time to do a TIA because they wanted to move forward with their development. ZAP questioned their promise to limit trips to 2000/day and wondered if additional uses were added back in as permitted, what would trigger a requirement for a TIA to be conducted? …
From: To: Cc: Subject: Date: Rob Crawley Sirwaitis, Sherri clem DePalma; cswanson2@gmail.com Opposition to Zoning Change Case C14-2025-0054 Hearing Date: Aug 19th 6PM Friday, August 15, 2025 11:54:44 AM External Email - Exercise Caution Dear Sherri Sirwaitis, Re: Zoning Change Case C14-2025-0054 -- Hearing Date: Aug 19th 6PM I am writing to express my opposition to the proposed zoning change for Case C14-2025-0054 at 11700 Flower Scent Court. The current SF-1 zoning, which supports low-density single-family residences on lots of 10,000 square feet or more, is well-suited to the area’s character and environmental considerations. Changing it to SF-2, allowing moderate- density development with lots as small as 5,750 square feet, could lead to overcrowding, increased traffic, and strain on local infrastructure. Additionally, the sloping terrain and environmental limitations noted in the SF-1 designation suggest that maintaining the current zoning is more appropriate to preserve the neighborhood's integrity and natural landscape. I urge the Zoning and Platting Commission to reject this rezoning application. Also, I would point out - Spot Zoning concerns: Changing this single lot's zoning to SF-2 while surrounding properties remain SF-1 would constitute unfair zoning practices. Indeed, the lot requesting the change appears to be one of maybe two properties that might be able to gain this change, out of a subdivision of 70-odd homes. Thank you for considering my input. I am available to discuss this further if needed. Sincerely, Robert J. Crawley 03 C14-2025-0054 - Rezoning of Lot 31 Block A - The Forest Section One at The Villages Of Spicewood; District 61 of 4 CAUTION: This is an EXTERNAL email. Please use caution when clicking links or opening attachments. If you believe this to be a malicious or phishing email, please report it using the "Report Message" button in Outlook. For any additional questions or concerns, contact CSIRT at "cybersecurity@austintexas.gov". 03 C14-2025-0054 - Rezoning of Lot 31 Block A - The Forest Section One at The Villages Of Spicewood; District 62 of 4 From: To: Subject: Date: Carl Swanson Sirwaitis, Sherri Zoning Commission - Case number: C14-2025-0054 Thursday, August 14, 2025 9:27:13 PM External Email - Exercise Caution Ms Sirwaitis, RE Case Number: C14-2025-0054 I submitted the below as an official submission regarding this case on the web site submission form. -- Submission on Behalf of The Forest Homeowners Association I am submitting this entry on behalf of The Forest Homeowners Association, of which this …
Ying He Sirwaitis, Sherri Rezoning Response Thursday, August 14, 2025 8:06:05 PM External Email - Exercise Caution From: To: Subject: Date: Y See attachment 05 C14-2025-0061 - 6105 Melrose Trail; District 61 of 4 CAUTION: This is an EXTERNAL email. Please use caution when clicking links or opening attachments. If you believe this to be a malicious or phishing email, please report it using the "Report Message" button in Outlook. For any additional questions or concerns, contact CSIRT at "cybersecurity@austintexas.gov". 05 C14-2025-0061 - 6105 Melrose Trail; District 62 of 4 From: To: Cc: Subject: Date: Cindy Barron Alejandra Flores; Lonny Stern; Hank Smith; Scott Boone; Betsy Greenberg; Ryan Puzycki; David Fouts; Christian Tschoepe; Luis Ostalugo; Taylor Major Sirwaitis, Sherri; Garcia, Ella Zoning Cases C14-2025-0032, C14-2008-0224(RCT), C14-2025-0060 all scheduled for public hearing August 19, 2025 Thursday, August 14, 2025 3:18:23 PM External Email - Exercise Caution C14-2025-0032 Processes for notification and signage were flawed. Posting of signage was placed on the wrong lot. Notices were not sent to all appropriate property owners. Procedures for identifying zoning designation for this lot were not consistent with how the rest of the legally platted residential lots in Acres West were treated. Designated zoning of I- RR for this lot should have been SF-2. Since I-RR is ‘interim” zoning, the neighborhood was not afforded the option to submit a valid petition. The applicant/owner/agent are aware of the Acres West Deed Restrictions and should understand SF-6 zoning does not adhere to the deed restrictions for that legally platted residential Acres West lot. The neighborhood requests the Commission to recommend SF-2 for permanent zoning for this Lot 20, Blk A, to be consistent with the rest of the Acres West residential lots. SF-6 zoning could be considered ‘spot zoning’ in this case. C14-2008-0224(RCT) Restrictive Covenant was violated by submission of a new site plan (SP- 2024-0215C) that did not comply with the landscaping plan attached to the RC. The agent for the owner originally explained the purchase of the residential lot (Lot 20, Blk A) was to allow them to not impose compatibility on themselves (their commercial development)…hence, the landscaping plan that varied in compromising the rules of compatibility. The landscaping plan and limiting hours of operation (7AM to 10PM) were negotiated with the neighborhood and now the applicant wants to go back on his promise to have those restrictions removed. The neighborhood would prefer those restrictions …
From: To: Cc: Subject: Date: Cindy Barron Alejandra Flores; Lonny Stern; Hank Smith; Scott Boone; Betsy Greenberg; Ryan Puzycki; David Fouts; Christian Tschoepe; Luis Ostalugo; Taylor Major Sirwaitis, Sherri; Garcia, Ella Zoning Cases C14-2025-0032, C14-2008-0224(RCT), C14-2025-0060 all scheduled for public hearing August 19, 2025 Thursday, August 14, 2025 3:18:23 PM External Email - Exercise Caution C14-2025-0032 Processes for notification and signage were flawed. Posting of signage was placed on the wrong lot. Notices were not sent to all appropriate property owners. Procedures for identifying zoning designation for this lot were not consistent with how the rest of the legally platted residential lots in Acres West were treated. Designated zoning of I- RR for this lot should have been SF-2. Since I-RR is ‘interim” zoning, the neighborhood was not afforded the option to submit a valid petition. The applicant/owner/agent are aware of the Acres West Deed Restrictions and should understand SF-6 zoning does not adhere to the deed restrictions for that legally platted residential Acres West lot. The neighborhood requests the Commission to recommend SF-2 for permanent zoning for this Lot 20, Blk A, to be consistent with the rest of the Acres West residential lots. SF-6 zoning could be considered ‘spot zoning’ in this case. C14-2008-0224(RCT) Restrictive Covenant was violated by submission of a new site plan (SP- 2024-0215C) that did not comply with the landscaping plan attached to the RC. The agent for the owner originally explained the purchase of the residential lot (Lot 20, Blk A) was to allow them to not impose compatibility on themselves (their commercial development)…hence, the landscaping plan that varied in compromising the rules of compatibility. The landscaping plan and limiting hours of operation (7AM to 10PM) were negotiated with the neighborhood and now the applicant wants to go back on his promise to have those restrictions removed. The neighborhood would prefer those restrictions be considered as additional conditions (CO) to be included under the new zoning case (C14-2025-0060) and request the Commission to recommend that to Council. C14-2025-0060 Prohibited uses were approved by Council with zoning case from 2010. At that time, applicant/agent claimed they did not have time to do a TIA because they wanted to move forward with their development. ZAP questioned their promise to limit trips to 2000/day and wondered if additional uses were added back in as permitted, what would trigger a requirement for a TIA to be conducted? …
From: To: Cc: Subject: Date: Cindy Barron Alejandra Flores; Lonny Stern; Hank Smith; Scott Boone; Betsy Greenberg; Ryan Puzycki; David Fouts; Christian Tschoepe; Luis Ostalugo; Taylor Major Sirwaitis, Sherri; Garcia, Ella Zoning Cases C14-2025-0032, C14-2008-0224(RCT), C14-2025-0060 all scheduled for public hearing August 19, 2025 Thursday, August 14, 2025 3:18:23 PM External Email - Exercise Caution C14-2025-0032 Processes for notification and signage were flawed. Posting of signage was placed on the wrong lot. Notices were not sent to all appropriate property owners. Procedures for identifying zoning designation for this lot were not consistent with how the rest of the legally platted residential lots in Acres West were treated. Designated zoning of I- RR for this lot should have been SF-2. Since I-RR is ‘interim” zoning, the neighborhood was not afforded the option to submit a valid petition. The applicant/owner/agent are aware of the Acres West Deed Restrictions and should understand SF-6 zoning does not adhere to the deed restrictions for that legally platted residential Acres West lot. The neighborhood requests the Commission to recommend SF-2 for permanent zoning for this Lot 20, Blk A, to be consistent with the rest of the Acres West residential lots. SF-6 zoning could be considered ‘spot zoning’ in this case. C14-2008-0224(RCT) Restrictive Covenant was violated by submission of a new site plan (SP- 2024-0215C) that did not comply with the landscaping plan attached to the RC. The agent for the owner originally explained the purchase of the residential lot (Lot 20, Blk A) was to allow them to not impose compatibility on themselves (their commercial development)…hence, the landscaping plan that varied in compromising the rules of compatibility. The landscaping plan and limiting hours of operation (7AM to 10PM) were negotiated with the neighborhood and now the applicant wants to go back on his promise to have those restrictions removed. The neighborhood would prefer those restrictions be considered as additional conditions (CO) to be included under the new zoning case (C14-2025-0060) and request the Commission to recommend that to Council. C14-2025-0060 Prohibited uses were approved by Council with zoning case from 2010. At that time, applicant/agent claimed they did not have time to do a TIA because they wanted to move forward with their development. ZAP questioned their promise to limit trips to 2000/day and wondered if additional uses were added back in as permitted, what would trigger a requirement for a TIA to be conducted? …
