ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET CASE: C14-2022-0077 – 220 Ralph Ablanedo Rezoning DISTRICT: 2 ZONING FROM: CS-CO; LI-CO ADDRESS: 220 Ralph Ablanedo Drive PROPERTY OWNER: KVG Investments, LLC (Kevin Goradia) TO: CS-CO, for Tracts 1 and 2, as amended SITE AREA: 3.99 acres 3.5443 acres for Tract 1; 0.4533 acres for Tract 2 AGENT: Kimley-Horn (Amanda Brown) CASE MANAGER: Wendy Rhoades (512-974-7719, wendy.rhoades@austintexas.gov) STAFF RECOMMENDATION: The Staff recommendation is to grant general commercial services – conditional overlay (CS-CO) combining district zoning. The Conditional Overlay is for the following: 1) prohibits the following uses on the Property (Tract 1 and 2): Agricultural sales and services, Automotive rentals, Automotive repair services, Automotive sales, Automotive washing (of any type), Bail bond services, Campground, Club or lodge, Commercial blood plasma center, Construction sales and services, Custom manufacturing, Drop-off recycling collection facility, Equipment sales, Equipment repair services, Exterminating services, Funeral services, Hospital services (general), Hospital services (limited), Hotel- motel, Kennels, Laundry services, Limited warehousing and distribution, Maintenance and service facilities, Monument retail sales, Outdoor entertainment, Outdoor sports and recreation, Pawn shop services, Pedicab storage and dispatch, Safety services, Service station, Transportation terminal, Vehicle storage, and Drive-through services as an accessory use to a commercial use; 2) limits building height to 35 feet on the west 35 feet of the property (Tract 2); 3) limits building height to 50 feet on Tract 1; and 4) establishes a 30-foot wide vegetative buffer along the east property line (Tract 1). For a summary of the basis of Staff’s recommendation, see pages 2-4. The Restrictive Covenant includes all recommendations listed in the Neighborhood Traffic Analysis memo, dated August 19, 2022, as provided in Attachment A. ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: October 18, 2022: October 4, 2022: APPROVED A POSTPONEMENT REQUEST BY THE NEIGHBORHOOD TO OCTOBER 18, 2022. [R. WOODY; C. ACOSTA – 2ND] (7-0) A. DENKLER, B. GREENBERG, H. SMITH, L. STERN – ABSENT 1 of 722 C14-2022-0077 Page 2 CITY COUNCIL ACTION: November 3, 2022: ORDINANCE NUMBER: ISSUES: The Applicant has discussed this case with representatives of the Park Ridge Owners Association, Park Ridge Gardens, and the Peaceful Hill Preservation Association. Correspondence received in support of and in opposition to the Applicant’s request is attached at the back of this packet. On September 28, 2022, the Applicant amended the request from / to LI-CO and CS-CO for removal of the daily 300 vehicle trip limit to CS-CO …
1 ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET CASE: C14-2022-0049 500 VFW Road ZONING FROM: GO-CO ADDRESS: 500 VFW Road SITE AREA: 9.547 acres PROPERTY OWNER: Capital City VFW Post #8787, VFW Post #8787 DISTRICT: 1 TO: GO-MU AGENT: Drenner Group OC (Amanda Swor) CASE MANAGER: Heather Chaffin (512-974-2122, heather.chaffin@austintexas.gov) STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff supports the Applicant’s request for rezoning to GO-MU. For a summary of the basis of staff’s recommendation, see case manager comments on page 2. ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: October 18, 2022: CITY COUNCIL ACTION: October 27, 2022: ORDINANCE NUMBER: 1 of 73 2 ISSUES: No issues at this time. CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: The subject property is located east of IH 35 on the north side of VFW Drive. The GO-CO property is currently developed with club or lodge and outdoor recreation land uses. The existing conditional overlay limits the site to 2,000 vehicular trips per day (vpd). North of the subject property are two multifamily developments that are zoned MF-3-CO. East of the property is land zoned SF-6-CO, LO and MF-3 that include single family residential, religious assembly and undeveloped uses. Across VFW Road to the south is an undeveloped tract that is currently under review to be rezoned from GR-CO to MF-4. Across IH 35 to the west are commercial properties zoned LI, including headquarter offices of the Texas Council on Environmental Quality (TCEQ). Please see Exhibits A and B- Zoning Map and Aerial Exhibit. Staff supports the requested GO-MU rezoning. The property has access to IH 35 via VFW Road and is in an area that includes multifamily, single family and undeveloped properties. The addition of multifamily units at this location will increase housing opportunities and be consistent with nearby residential properties. BASIS FOR RECOMMENDATION 1. The proposed zoning should be consistent with the goals and objectives of the City Council. 2. Zoning should be consistent with approved and existing residential densities. 3. Granting of the request should result in an equal treatment of similarly situated properties. EXISTING ZONING AND LAND USES: Site North South East LAND USES Club/lodge, Outdoor recreation Multifamily residential Undeveloped Single family residential, Religious assembly, Undeveloped Administrative/business office GO-CO MF-3-CO GR-CO SF-6-CO, LO, MF-3 ZONING West LI TIA: Deferred to time of site plan, if triggered. WATERSHED: Walnut Creek (suburban) NEIGHBORHOOD ORGANIZATIONS: Friends of Copperfield Nature Trails Yager Community Homeless Neighborhood Association North Growth Corridor Alliance Friends of Austin Neighborhoods Neighborhood …
Development Services Department Staff Recommendations Concerning Required Findings Project Name: Ordinance Standard: Watershed Protection Ordinance Variance Request: Manor ISD Elementary School #10 To allow for fill exceeding 4 feet up to 33 feet for building construction Include an explanation with each applicable finding of fact. A. Land Use Commission variance determinations from Chapter 25-8-41 of the City Code: 1. The requirement will deprive the applicant of a privilege available to owners of similarly situated property with approximately contemporaneous development subject to similar code requirements. Yes. The variance will not be providing a special privilege to the applicant. The property slopes steeply down from Wildhorse Ranch Trail ROW at the west to the southeastern corner of the site over a 52-foot fall. The proposed buildings are constrained in design flexibility due to the requirements of the Texas Education Agency, City of Austin, and ADA. The size of the school is determined by what TEA allows based on student per square foot requirements which is not a design choice. In order to facilitate this type of development, substantial fill is required, and the layout has to follow the TEA, COA and ADA guidelines which has constricted design flexibility. Similarly situated property do not have to meet the aforementioned requirements the way a public elementary school is required. 2. The variance: a) Is not necessitated by the scale, layout, construction method, or other design decision made by the applicant, unless the design decision provides greater overall environmental protection than is achievable without the variance; Yes. The school must be sized according to TEA standards to meet the student population needs. The site is also required to have onsite bus queuing as well as ADA accessible pick up and drop off areas. Any construction on this property would necessitate fill greater than 4 feet because of the nature of the property. 1 of 364 There are no other design decisions that could be altered to not necessitate this variance. b) Is the minimum deviation from the code requirement necessary to allow a reasonable use of the property; Yes. The site is being graded as efficiently as possible to provide the required access slopes to minimize the amount of variance required. The design also uses all compliant construction methods but due to site constraints and requirements, the variance is inevitable. c) Does not create a significant probability of harmful environmental consequences. The variance does not …
SPECIAL CALLED MEETING of the BOND OVERSIGHT COMMISSION October 18, 2022, 2:00 P.M. to 4:00 P.M. Austin City Hall, Boards and Commissions Room 1101 301 W 2nd Street, Austin, TX 78701 Some members of the Bond Oversight 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 Tina Van Wie, 512-974-7921, tina.vanwie@austintexas.gov CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Santiago Rodriguez, Chair Sumit DasGupta, Vice Chair Cesar Benavides Charles Curry Michael Drohan Stephen Gonzalez CALL TO ORDER Francoise Luca John McNabb Wolfgang Niedert Kristin Weaver Nicole Wren AGENDA PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 10 speakers who register to speak no later than noon the day before the meeting will be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES on September 21, 2022. 1. Approval of the minutes of the Regular meeting of the Bond Oversight Commission STAFF BRIEFINGS 2018 Bond Program. DISCUSSION AND ACTION 2. Staff Briefing from the Parks and Recreation Department on Proposition C of the 3. Discussion and possible action on 2023 Meeting Schedule and topics for agenda. 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 Tina Van Wie, Financial Services Department, at 512-974-7921, for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Bond Oversight Commission, please contact Tina Van Wie at 512-974-7921.
ZONING & PLATTING COMMISSION AGENDA Tuesday, October 18, 2022 The Zoning and Platting Commission will convene at 6:00 PM on Tuesday, October 18, 2022 at Austin City Hall, Council Chambers, Room 1001 301 W. Second Street, Austin, TX. Some members of the Zoning and Platting Commission may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Cesar Acosta Nadia Barrera-Ramirez – Chair Scott Boone Ann Denkler – Parliamentarian Betsy Greenberg David King – Secretary Jolene Kiolbassa – Vice-Chair Hank Smith Lonny Stern Carrie Thompson Roy Woody EXECUTIVE SESSION (No public discussion) The Zoning & Platting Commission will announce it will go into Executive Session, if necessary, pursuant to Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code, to receive advice from Legal Counsel on matters specifically listed on this agenda. The commission may not conduct a closed meeting without the approval of the city attorney. Private Consultation with Attorney – Section 551.071 PUBLIC COMMUNICATION The first four (4) speakers signed up prior to the speaker registration deadline will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approval of minutes from October 4, 2022. Attorney: Chrissy Mann, 512-974-2179 Commission Liaison: Andrew Rivera, 512-974-6508 PUBLIC HEARINGS 2. Rezoning: Location: C14-2022-0077 - 220 Ralph Ablanedo Rezoning; District 2 220 Ralph Ablanedo Drive, South Boggy Creek Watershed; Onion Creek Watershed Owner/Applicant: KVG Investments, LLC (Kevin Goradia) Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: Kimley-Horn (Amanda Brown) LI-CO; CS-CO to CS-CO for Tracts 1 and 2, as amended Recommended, with conditions Wendy Rhoades, 512-974-7719, wendy.rhoades@austintexas.gov Housing and Planning Department C14-2022-0049 - 500 VFW Road; District 1 500 VFW Road, Walnut Creek Watershed 3. Rezoning: Location: Owner/Applicant: Capital City VFW Post #8787 Agent: Request: Staff Rec: Staff: Drenner Group, PC (Amanda Swor) GO-CO to GO-MU Recommended Heather Chaffin, 512-974-2122, heather.chaffin@austintexas.gov Housing and Planning Department 4. Site Plan: Location: Owner/Applicant: Manor ISD Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: SP-2022-0095CX - Manor ISD Elementary School #10; District 1 10400 Wildhorse Ranch Trail, Gilleland Creek Watershed Monica Silva To grant a variance to allow for fill exceeding 4 feet up to 33 feet for building construction. Recommended Tunde Daramola, 512-974-6316, Babatunde.Daramola@austintexas.gov Development Services Department 5. Site Plan: Location: Owner/Applicant: City of Austin – Parks and Recreation Department (Scott Sinn, PLA) Agent: Request: SP-2021-0463C - Colony Park District Aquatic Facility; District 1 7400 Loyola Lane, Walnut Creek Watershed Jose …
REGULAR MEETING OF THE RESOURCE MANAGEMENT COMMISSION October 18, 2022 6:00 p.m. Austin Energy Headquarters; 1st Floor; Shudde Fath Conference Room 4815 Mueller Blvd, Austin, Texas 78723 Some members of the Resource Management Commission maybe participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely by telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation. To register contact Natasha Goodwin, at Natasha.Goodwin@austinenergy.com or 512-322-6505. AGENDA Members: Jonathon Blackburn, Chair Kaiba White, Vice Chair Charlotte Davis Sam Angoori Shane Johnson Paul Robbins Louis Stone Dana Harmon Rebecca Brenneman Lisa Chavarria Vacant CALL MEETING TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 5 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 Resource Management Commission Regular Meeting on August 16, 2022. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON RECOMMENDATIONS 2. Recommend approving issuance of a five-year production-based incentive (PBI) to Paloma Ridge Owner, LLC, for the installation of solar electric systems on their facility located at 13620 N FM 620 Rd, Austin, TX 78717, in an amount not to exceed $2,041,981. STAFF BRIEFINGS 3. Staff briefing regarding the Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Customer Energy Solutions Budget by Richard Génecé, Vice President, Customer Energy Solutions, Austin Energy. 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 Natasha Goodwin at Austin Energy, at (512) 322-6505 or email Natasha.Goodwin@austinenergy.com for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Resource Management Commission, please contact Natasha Goodwin at Austin Energy, at 512-322- 6505 or email Natasha.Goodwin@austinenergy.com . DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 4. Discussion and possible action on the proposed changes to the Value of Solar tariff, Energy Efficiency Services fee, residential rate structure at Austin Energy and proposed draft Resource Management Commission resolutions. (Sponsors: Robbins, White, …
..De Posting Language ..Title Approve issuance of a five-year production-based incentive (PBI) to Paloma Ridge Owner, LLC, for the installation of solar electric systems on their facility located at 13620 N FM 620 Rd, Austin, TX 78717, in an amount not to exceed $2,041,981. Lead Department Austin Energy Fiscal Note Funding in the amount of $340,331 is available in the Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Austin Energy Operating Budget. Funding for the remaining years of the agreement is contingent upon available funds in future budgets. Prior Council Action: For More Information: Amy Everhart, Director, Local Government Affairs 512-322-6087; Tim Harvey, Solar Program Manager 512- 482-5386 Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: October 17, 2022 – To be reviewed by the Electric Utility Commission. October 18, 2022 – To be reviewed by the Resource Management Commission. Additional Backup Information: Austin Energy requests approval to issue this PBI to the Customer for the installation of solar electric system(s), detailed in the table below at their facility to produce renewable energy for on-site consumption. The table below provides a summary of the system size, cost, proposed incentive, and environmental benefits.: Solar System Details* Total System Size (kW-DC) Total System Size (kW-AC) Annual Estimated Production (kWh) Total System Cost Total 5-Year Incentive (not-to-exceed) Percent of Cost Covered Reduction of Carbon Dioxide (CO2) in tons Reduction of Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) in pounds Reduction of Nitrogen Oxide (NOX) in pounds Equivalency of Vehicle Miles Driven Equivalency of cars on Austin roadways Equivalency of Trees Planted Equivalency of Forest Acreage Added 3,395 2,818 4,890,484 $7,175,277 $2,041,981 28% 2,301 2,934 3,423 5,181,435 450 34,516 2,470 Environmental Benefits** and Emission Reduction Equivalencies*** *All solar equipment meets Austin Energy program requirements ** Environmental Benefits based on the US Energy Information Association’s state-wide electricity profile *** According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)’s Greenhouse Gas Equivalency Calculator Applicant forms part of the Starwood Group of Companies www.starwoodcapital.com. The company has holdings in many real estate sectors, especially office, hotel and distribution. This particular complex is a multi-tenant office complex. This solar system is estimated to offset 63% of the Customer’s annual energy usage. According to the updated Austin Energy Resource, Generation and Climate Protection Plan, approved by Austin City Council in March 2020, “Austin Energy will achieve a total of 375 MW of local solar capacity by the end of 2030, of which 200 MW will be customer-sited (when including both in-front-of-meter and …
PROPOSED RESOLUTION ON AUSTIN ENERGY PROPOSED RESIDENTIAL ELECTRIC RATE INCREASE Whereas, Austin has been a leader in energy efficiency since the 1970s; and Whereas, Austin Energy has the lowest average Residential electricity consumption of any large utility in ERCOT, which also allows it to have one of the lowest average Residential bills of any utility in ERCOT; and Whereas, proposed changes to Austin Energy’s Residential electric rate structure threaten further progress in energy efficiency by dramatically removing price signals to conserve; and Whereas, since low-income utility customers generally use less energy than average customers, changing Austin’s progressive electric Residential rate structure that discourages consumption will make bills more burdensome to the lower and moderate income residents; and Whereas, Austin Energy has made a proposal in its current rate case to completely replace the current progressive rate structure with one that rewards more consumption; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Resource Management Commission of the City of Austin advise City Council to retain Austin Energy’s current progressive rate structure; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that if any rate increases are enacted, they be levied as a proportional increase to the utility’s current monthly base cost and tiers in its current rate structure.
PROPOSED RESOLUTION ON AUSTIN ENERGY PROPOSED REDUCTION IN ENERGY EFFICIENCY SERVICE FEES Whereas, the City of Austin has operated energy-efficiency programs since 1982, and these programs have served all rate classes and building types; and Whereas, exemptions from the Energy Efficiency Services fee will render Austin Energy's energy-efficiency and solar programs less effective; and Whereas, Austin Energy proposes to create a new commercial rate class (PRI-2 HLF), and exempt this new rate class' customers from the Energy Efficiency Service fee; and Whereas, customers in this new rate class will benefit from Austin Energy's energy-efficiency and solar programs because of reduction in new capacity, power purchases, regulatory costs, and transmission costs; and Whereas, customers in this rate class will also benefit from reduced environmental effects caused by conventional power plants; and Whereas, some of the customers have participated in rebates in the past, or could participate in the future; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Resource Management Commission of the City of Austin advise City Council that if this new rate class is created, customers in this new rate class should be charged the Energy Efficiency Service fee.
Austin Resource Management Commission Resolution on Value of Solar Tariff October 18, 2022 WHEREAS, it is the purpose of the Resource Management Commission to “advise the city council in the developing and reviewing city plans and programs in the area of alternate energy technologies, renewable energy sources, and energy conservation”; and WHEREAS, the Austin Energy Resource, Generation and Climate Protection Plan to 2030 and the Austin Climate Equity plan, both adopted by Council, include goals for increasing the use of local customer-sited solar energy in order to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and other pollution, improve resilience, and keep bills affordable; and WHEREAS, the Value of Solar tariff is essential for facilitating the continued use of local customer-site solar energy; and WHEREAS, it is important for the Value of Solar tariff to accurately compensate customers with on-site solar energy for the energy they produce, and to provide a rate that isn’t too volatile, in order to attract investment in customer-sited solar; and WHEREAS, if a portion of the Value of Solar fee is paid for by the Energy Efficiency fee instead of the Power Supply Adjustment fee, then some customers will be exempted from their fair share of the costs since they are exempted from the Energy Efficiency fee; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Resource Management Commission recommends that the Austin City Council do the following when adopting the updated Value of Solar tariff as part of Austin Energy’s base rate package: 1. Continue to collect all Value of Solar tariff costs through the Power Supply Adjustment fee. 2. Base the avoided costs of the Value of Solar rate on a rolling five-year average. 3. Direct Austin Energy to hire a qualified third party, with experience in calculating the value of local distributed solar energy, to: A) facilitate a collaborative stakeholder process and analysis to identify and incorporate avoided and incurred costs that may not be currently captured in the proposed methodology; and B) develop a standard offer program for community solar.
Resource Management Commission 2023 Meeting Schedule The Resource Management Commission meets monthly on the third Tuesday of the month, unless otherwise determined by the Commission. Meetings are held at 6:00 p.m. in the Shudde Fath Conference Room at Austin Energy Corporate Headquarters, 4815 Mueller Blvd., Austin, TX. Changes to the above regarding date, time or location will be noted on meeting agendas. MEETING DATES January 17, 2023 February 21, 2023 March 21, 2023 April 18, 2023 May 16, 2023 June 20, 2023 July 18, 2023 August 15, 2023 September 19, 2023 October 17, 2023 November 14, 2023 CANCELLED DATES November 21, 2023* December 19, 2023* * Due to Thanksgiving Holiday **Due to no subsequent Council Meetings in 2023
ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISSION SITE PLAN CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT REVIEW SHEET CASE NUMBER: SP-2021-0463C PLANNING COMMISSION DATE: 10/18/2022 1 67.33 acres Recreational facilities expansion Glenn Frey, P.E. Jose I Guerra, Inc 1701 Directors Blvd, Ste. 400 Austin, TX 78744 Scott Sinn, PLA City of Austin Parks and Recreation Dept 919 W 28th ½ St Austin, TX 78705 PROJECT NAME: Colony Park District Park Aquatic Facility PROPOSED USE: ADDRESS OF APPLICATION: 7400 Loyola Lane AREA: COUNCIL DISTRICT: APPLICANT: AGENT: CASE MANAGER: Christine Barton-Holmes, CNUa, LEED AP EXISTING ZONING: P PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT: The City of Austin proposes to construct a new aquatic outdoor recreation facility, with two pools and two buildings, within an existing park, with all associated improvements. The 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}. SUMMARY STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the conditional use permit. The site plan will comply with all requirements of the Land Development Code prior to its release. PREVIOUS ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISSION ACTION: Postponed from October 4, 2022 for noticing error christine.barton-holmes@austintexas.gov Telephone: 974-2788 WATERSHED: Walnut Creek – Suburban watershed APPLICABLE WATERSHED ORDINANCE: Current/ Comprehensive watershed ordinance T.I.A.: Not Required 1 of 105 PROJECT INFORMATION: ZONING: P MAX. BLDG. COVERAGE: * MAX. IMPERV. CVRG.: * MAX HEIGHT: * REQUIRED PARKING: NA EXIST. USE: Outdoor recreation LIMITS OF CONSTRUCTION: 4.77 acres PROPOSED BLDG. CVRG: 7,489 sf (3.6%) PROPOSED IMP. CVRG: 1.346 ac(28.2%) PROPOSED HEIGHT: 15’ (1 story) PROVIDED PARKING: 50 PROPOSED USE: Outdoor recreation/aquatic facility *P zoning development standards to be determined by approval of a conditional use site plan [25-2-625(D)(2)] SUMMARY COMMENTS ON SITE PLAN: Land Use: The applicant proposes construct an outdoor recreation facility with two pools and two buildings, within a larger site that has an existing elementary school and park. The site plan will comply with all requirements of the Land Development Code prior to its release. Staff recommends approval of the conditional use permit Environmental: The site is in the Walnut Creek watershed, which is a Suburban Watershed Zone. There are no known Critical Environmental Features are located within the limits of construction. Transportation: Access is available from Loyola Lane. SURROUNDING CONDITIONS: Zoning/ Land use North: PUD (Undeveloped) East: P and PUD (Undeveloped) South: SF-3, GR-CO, and SF-2 (undeveloped and single-family residential) West: P and SF-2 (undeveloped and single-family …
SUBDIVISION REVIEW SHEET CASE NO.: C8-2022-0257.0A COMMISSION DATE: October 18, 2022 SUBDIVISION NAME: Regiene Subdivision ADDRESS: 6501 Regiene Road APPLICANT/AGENT: Rita Wersich (WGI) ZONING: LI-PDA-NP/LI-CO-NP NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN: MLK -183 AREA: 20 acres (878,354 sf) LOTS: 9 COUNTY: Travis DISTRICT: 1 WATERSHED: Boggy Creek JURISDICTION: Full Purpose VARIANCE: None DEPARTMENT COMMENTS: STAFF RECOMMENDATION: The request is for Final Plat approval for 6 commercial/office/retail lots, 2 multifamily lots, and 1 greenspace lot on 20 acres (878,354 sf). Staff recommends disapproval of the Final Plat for the reasons listed in the master comment report dated October 12, 2022, and attached as Exhibit C. The plat does not comply with the criteria for approval in LDC 25-4-84(B) and staff recommends disapproval for the reasons listed in the attached master comment report. An application that has been disapproved with reasons may be updated to address those reasons until the application expires. If the applicant submits an update to address the reasons for disapproval, that update will be presented to the Land Use Commission within fifteen days of submittal. CASE MANAGER: Juan Enriquez, Senior Planner PHONE: 512-974-2767 E-mail: juan.enriquez@austintexas.gov ATTACHMENTS Exhibit A: Vicinity Map Exhibit B: Proposed Final Plat Exhibit C: Comment Report Dated October 12, 2022 1 of 156 N L L HIL E N N A T H AR OLD CT HUDSON ST D TS R ET B HIB D SB B D N ED BLUESTEIN BLV ED BLUESTEIN BLV R E G I E N E R D SUBJECT SITE +/- 20.16 acres D E L WA U L N BAY CITY BND Site Location Map Regiene Development Site 6705 Regiene Road Austin, Travis County, Texas 78704 SHELTON RD Legend 0 125 250 500 Feet 30205951.00 | 07.21.2022 | WGINC.COM SLM I 2 of 156 [D] LOT 1 BLOCK A [A] [E] SEE ENLARGED PLAN ON SHEET 2 LOT 2A RESUBDIVISION OF LOT 1 MOTOROLA INC. ED BLUESTEIN FACILITY DOC. NO. 200600304 O.P.R.T.C.T. LOT 1A-B RESUBDIVISION PLAT OF LOT 1A, RESUBDIVISION PLAT OF LOT 1, MOTOROLA INC. ED BLUESTEIN FACILITY DOC. NO. 200900045 O.P.R.T.C.T. ZEN GARDEN COMMERCIAL CONDOMINIUM DOC. NO. 2019032883 O.P.R.T.C.T. [F] [M] [N] LOT 3 BLOCK B [I] [E] LOT 1 BLOCK A LOT 2 BLOCK B REGIENE ROAD (R.O.W. VARIES) LOT 5 BLOCK A LOT 6 BLOCK A LOT 8 BLOCK A BRUCE WILEY CALLED 1.5517 ACRES VOL. 13265, PG. 805 R.P.R.T.C.T. S ) E N R I E A …
C20-2021-014 ORDINANCE AMENDMENT REVIEW SHEET Amendment: C20-2021-014 Project Connect Ordinance Description: Consider an amendment to Title 25 City Code for Transit System Projects to facilitate the construction of critical transportation infrastructure. Proposed Language: See attached draft ordinance and background information. Summary of proposed code amendment This is a Foundational Ordinance, creating a place for any future code amendments, and proposes 5 main components: • Structure (as a foundational ordinance) • Requiring a construction noise and mitigation plan • Adjustments to site plan • Establish uses • Fiscal exemption beyond the ROW Background: Initiated by City Council Resolution 20211029-003 In October of 2021, Council passed a resolution directing staff to scan code, criteria and processes looking for obstacles to efficient implementation and permitting of Project Connect. The resolution cites the City’s mobility plan, the voter referendum for Project Connect, the ENO report, and the known difficulties of Austin’s codes and ordinances in implementing a linear project. Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends the proposed code amendment. Board and Commission Actions September 21, 2022: Went before Codes and Ordinances Joint Commission; unable to hear item due to lack of quorum. October 4, 2022: Urban Transportation Commission. Approved motion of support. October 5, 2022: Environmental Commission. Approved motion of support (see EV commission recommendation attached) October 11, 2022: Planning Commission. Approved motion of recommendation. October 18, 2022: Scheduled to go before the Zoning and Platting Commission. October 19, 2022: Scheduled to go before the Downtown Commission October 24, 2022: Scheduled to go before the Design Commission. Council Action December 1, 2022: Suggested date/time Ordinance Number: NA City Staff: Donna Galati Phone: 512-974-2733 Email: donna.galati@austintexas.gov 1 1 of 107 PROPOSED LANGUAGE FOR PROJECT CONNECT ORDINANCE DRAFT SUBJECT TO ADDITIONAL CHANGES PART 1. Project Connect is the City’s high-capacity transit system expansion, which will ultimately consist of multiple light rail lines, a downtown subway, an expanded bus system, and associated transportation terminals. To facilitate the construction of this critical transportation infrastructure, certain modifications and waivers to City Code are necessary to ensure that construction of a high-capacity transit system is completed in a timely manner. PART 2. This ordinance and the attached Exhibits A and B consist of the “Transit System Regulations”. Development of the Transit System shall conform to the limitations and conditions set forth in this ordinance. If this ordinance and the attached exhibits conflict, this ordinance controls. Except as otherwise provided by this ordinance, …
Partridge and Partridge Gardens Rezoning From: To: Date: Thursday, October 13, 2022 at 08:15 AM CDT Nathan Gibson I have 2 properties in Parkridge Gardens, one on Shallot right behind the proposed rezone and one a block further down the street but still on shallot. I have 3 properties in Parkridge. All will be negatively effected by the proposed rezone. Property owned in Park Ridge: 609 Shep 532 Natali 8857 Taline Circle
10814 Jollyville Road, Avallon IV, Suite 200 Austin, TX 78759 Contact: Amanda Brown. 737-471-0333 October 13, 2022 Via Electronic Submittal Mrs. Wendy Rhoades City of Austin Planning and Zoning Department 505 Barton Springs Rd Austin, TX 78704 Dear Mrs. Rhoades: Re: Amended zoning request for rezoning application C14-2022-0077 As representatives of the developer of the property, we respectfully propose to amend the zoning designation request for application C14-2022-0077. The previous request was to maintain the existing zoning of Limited Industrial-Conditional Overlay (LI-CO) and General Commercial Services- Conditional Overlay (CS-CO), but to remove Part 2. 1 associated with zoning ordinance 20050623-Z009. We are amending the request to CS-CO for the both zoning tracts. To ensure that the future development is compatible with the adjacent residential uses, we have agreed to prohibit the following uses: ● Automotive repair services ● Construction sales and services ● Equipment repair services ● Equipment sales ● Funeral services ● Monument retail sales ● Outdoor sports and rec ● Vehicle storage ● Custom Manufacturing ● Agriculture sales and services ● Automotive rentals ● Automotive sales ● Automotive washing (of any type) ● Bail bond services ● Campground ● Club or lodge ● Commercial blood plasma center ● Drop-off recycling collection facility ● Exterminating services ● Hospital services (general) ● Hospital services (limited) ● Hotel-motel ● Kennels ● Laundry services ● Limited warehouse and distribution ● Maintenance and service facilities ● Outdoor entertainment ● Pawn shop services ● Pedicab storage and dispatch ● Safety services ● Service station ● Transportation terminal ● Drive-thru Facilities Additionally, we are proposing the following Conditional Overlays: 1. Limit the maximum height of any structure on Tract One to 50-feet. 2. Provide a 30’ landscape buffer along the eastern& Western boundary of the property. The rezoning request still includes the removal of Part 2.,1 of zoning ordinance 20050623-Z009. Part 2. #3, limiting the height to 35’ for Tract Two shall remain in place. 10814 Jollyville Road, Avallon IV, Suite 200 Austin, TX 78759 Contact: Amanda Brown. 737-471-0333 If you have any questions regarding this request or need additional information, please do not hesitate to contact me at your convenience. Very truly yours, Amanda Couch Brown
Zoning and Platting Commission Resolution Proposed Project Connect Ordinance – C20-2021-014 Whereas, the Austin City Council passed Resolution 20211029-003 directing the City Manager to initiate code amendments to facilitate design, construction, and operation of Project Connect; and Whereas, an important goal of Project Connect is to facilitate and expand affordable transit opportunities that help small businesses and low- and middle- income families become more resilient and avoid involuntary displacement; and Whereas, the proposed Project Connect Ordinance provides code amendments that are intended to streamline design and construction of Project Connect transportation infrastructure; Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved that the Zoning and Platting Commission encourages the Austin City Council to consider the following recommendations regarding the Project Connect Ordinance. Project Connect should: o • Create and timely maintain a public consolidated dashboard that provides: Information on Project Connect anti-displacement funds, programs, and resources available to families and businesses at risk of involuntary displacement along or immediately adjacent to Project Connect Corridors. o Demographics on families and businesses at risk of involuntary displacement along or immediately adjacent to Project Connect transit corridors. o Financial data on Project Connect anti-displacement bond funding provided to families and businesses along or immediately adjacent to Project Connect transit corridors. o Quarterly reports on Project Connect’s compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. • Ensure that Project Connect code amendments do not override environmental and air quality regulations, noise and amplified sound regulations, neighborhood review and public hearing requirements, public notice and protest rights, and variance review and hearing requirements. • Clearly define “Fast-Track Permit” and the associated fast-track permit process. • Seek recommendations from the Equity Office on all proposed Project Connect code amendments. • Brief and seek recommendations annually from the Zoning and Platting Commission, Planning Commission, and Environmental Commission on project development. Implement multilingual public outreach based on languages spoken in the affected populations. • • Brief the Environmental Commission early in the Draft EIS NEPA public involvement period to seek Environmental Commission comments and recommendations related to sound mitigation and management and other environmental elements.
From: To: Cc: Subject: Date: Attachments: zcjsph@aol.com Rivera, Andrew King, David - BC; Kiolbassa, Jolene - BC; Denkler, Ann - BC 10/18 ZAP Public Comment; Against Item 7 (Project Connect) - Remote Speaker Registration Tuesday, October 18, 2022 1:36:07 PM Samsung-Apple (Fund North MetroRapid Lines_To-Nathan Jones_Cc-CMs Flanigan_Pool_11Dec2020- 804am_12Dec2020-155am)_To-ZAP Commission_Title VI_ 18Oct2022-135pm_zcj.pdf *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** To: Andrew Rivera Staff Liaison, City of Austin Zoning and Platting Commission Name: Zenobia C. Joseph Phone: 210 area code Public Communication: Homeless Black/African-Americans; inequitable Northeast Austin minority transit (e.g., June 3, 2018 Cap Remap eliminated northeast-west connectivity north of US 183); absence of a bus on the billion-dollar FM 734 corridor (Samsung to Apple), compounded by Capital Metro/Austin City Council's 2020 elimination of $4.7M MetroRapid- Parmer. Project Connect, thus, will segregate Austin for centuries! See attached December 12, 2020 Memorandum for then-Council Member Jimmy Flannigan's Policy Advisor Nathan Jones, noting Capital Area Metropolitan Planning Organization MetroRapid costs and scores (p. 2). Three Northeast MetroRapid lines scored higher than South/West Austin but were eliminated. Action Item: 07 Backup - 07 C20-2021-014 Project Connect.pdf (2.7MB) Backup - 07 ZAP Recommendation Submitted by Commissioner King.pdf (100KB) Title VI Opposition to Item 7. "Code Amendment: C20-2021-014 - Project Connect Request: Consider an ordinance regarding amendments to Title 25 to create a foundational ordinance for Transit System Projects to facilitate the construction of critical transportation infrastructure. Staff Rec.: Recommended Staff: Donna Galati, (512) 974-2733, Donna.Galati@austintexas.gov Project Connect Office[.]" Thanks.~zcj CAUTION: This email was received at the City of Austin, from an EXTERNAL source. Please use caution when clicking links or opening attachments. If you believe this to be a malicious and/or phishing email, please forward this email to cybersecurity@austintexas.gov. December 12, 2020 Zenobia C. Joseph To: Nathan Jones, Policy Advisor, District 6 | Council Member Jimmy Flannigan (Thu, Dec 10, 2020 3:41 pm Samsung email) 1. Gratitude: Thanks for the email and for listening to my testimony. It proves challenging speaking on several items at once. Texas Legislature restricts testimony to one bill at a time. HB 2840 (public testimony) at the local level should require the same. I thank you, however, for seeking to understand the Samsung issue and, more broadly, FM 734/Parmer Lane east-west transit void. 2. FM 734/Parmer Cases: There is no FM 734 transit (Samsung to Apple) on what I call “the billion-dollar corridor.” My testimony December 10, 2020 aimed to highlight …
Item 7 C20-2021-014 - Project Connect Joe Reynolds Allandale/Burnet Corridor Zoning & Platting Chair and Commissioners, I support David King’s Resolution concerning this item. It addresses necessary openness missing in the City’s draft. Please vote to approve it. There are issues not addressed in Commissioner King’s resolution that must be considered to prevent great upset as Project Connect construction interacts and conflicts with work and jurisdiction of other agencies. As an example, Project Connect will need to build bridges across I-35 during the time that TXDOT and US Dept. of Transportation are rebuilding, and there is no provision for coordination between the projects, or for acquiring ROW from the other agencies. Similar deficiencies exist in construction at the airport, with the addition of Toll Road companies and FAA. The routing there is very unsure. Tunneling will have disturbance issues beyond Noise. And, the draft ordinance minimizes the concern and outcry that will occur if Project Connect construction causes bankruptcy of the small business that line the transit corridors. Remember what the 7th Street reconstruction caused, in a time before social media and Internet megaphones. This commission has a leadership role, not just an approval role. Thank You. Joe Reynolds To: Zoning and Platting Commissioners From: Nathalie Frensley, D7 Re: Item 7 (C20-2021-014) Please support the King Resolution regarding Project Connect Transparency and Accountability Dear Commissioners – I respectfully ask that you vote against Item 7 – C20-2021-014 – in its present form. Please support Commissioner King’s Resolution regarding transparency and public accountability in Project Connect’s proposed Foundational ordinance. At present, Project Connect’s Foundational Ordinance singly discusses Project Connect’s asserted need for streamlining administrative authority for transportation project construction. The problem is that this resolution does not explain how it will streamline without (1) reducing public access to information and opportunities for engagement; and (2) deconflicting Project Connect projects with other transportation projects that are initiated by other City of Austin departments, Travis County, State of Texas, and the Federal government. Passing Commissioner King’s resolution will be an important first step by ZAP to remedy Project Connect’s omission of public access to information and opportunities for meaningful engagement. Moreover, doing so will align with Austinites’ strong sentiments about good governance. This Project Connect Ordinance Foundational ordinance has been proposed less that four months since the June Notley/Austin Monitor public survey results revealed that 57% of Austinites think the City has headed …
