Austin Parking Reform Coalition Design Commission April 24th 2023 What are parking mandates? Parking mandates require a certain amount of onsite parking for specific types of building use. Why are parking mandates a problem? Mandates have forced us to build more parking than we actually need, meaning there’s not enough land for other things we care about. Abundant, affordable housing Local businesses Safe, walkable neighborhoods Quality transit Clean air Other cities are ditching parking mandates Major or close cities to Austin Anchorage, AK Bandera, TX Bastrop, TX Bend, OR Buffalo, NY Lexington, KY Minneapolis, MN Portland, OR Raleigh, NC San Francisco, CA San Jose, CA South Bend, IN St. Paul, MN Other cities Alameda, CA Albemarle, NC Ann Arbor, MI Branson, MO Bridgeport, CT Burlington, VT Cambridge, MA Canandaigua, NY Corvallis, OR Culver City, CA Dover, NH Dunwoody, GA Ecorse, MI Emeryville, CA Gainesville, FL Hartford, CT Hudson, NY Jackson, TN Mancelona, MI River Rouge, MI Seabrook, NH Tigard, OR West Allis, WI Cities similar to Austin that have eliminated mandates “We ditched parking mandates, so should Austin!” “We ditched parking mandates, so should Austin!” “We ditched parking mandates, so should Austin!” “We ditched parking mandates, so should Austin!” Common concerns Insufficient parking in future projects Parked cars overflowing onto residential streets ADA access Support for parking reform in Austin Community Organizations Businesses Downtown Austin Neighborhood Association (DANA) Friends of Hyde Park Friends of Zilker Judges Hill Community Circle Tarrytown Neighborhood Association UT Austin Urban Studies Society West Campus Neighborhood Association City Boards & Commissions Bicycle Advisory Council Pedestrian Advisory Council Planning Commission Urban Transportation Commission ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● Black + Motal Architecture and Urban Design Casa de Luz dwg Landscape Architects Electric Avenue Forge Craft Architecture + Design Home Slice Pizza Nill Consulting Nora Engineering & Planning Radius Civil Engineering The Related Companies L.P. Riverside Homes Simplecity Design Thoughtbarn Turner Residential Urbinden Weaver Buildings Thank you! Austin Parking Reform Coalition info@atxparkingreform.org atxparkingreform.org
DESIGN COMMISSION SPECIAL CALLED MEETING MINUTES THURSDAY, APRIL 13, 2023 The Design Commission convened in a Special Called meeting on Thursday, April 13, 2023, at the Permitting and Development Center, Room 1405, located at 6310 Wilhelmina Delco in Austin, Texas. Chair Weaver called the Design Commission meeting to order at 6:04 p.m. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance: Jen Weaver, Chair Josue Meiners, Vice Chair Ben Anstead David Carroll Ben Luckens Marissa McKinney Jon Salinas Evan Taniguchi Commissioner Taniguchi joined the meeting at 6:12 p.m. Commissioner Salinas joined the meeting at 6:05 p.m. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Design Commission regular meeting on March 27, 2023. The minutes from the meeting of 03/27/2023 were approved on Commissioner Carroll’s motion, Vice Chair Meiners’ second on a 7-0 vote. Commissioner Taniguchi was off the dais. Commissioner Ladner, Commissioner Rollason, and Commissioner Whatley were absent. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 2. Discussion and possible action on a recommendation to consider whether the Draft Zilker Park Vision Plan reflects the Shared Values for Urban Areas in the Urban Design 1 Guidelines. Presented by Gregory Montes, Parks and Recreation Department, and Claire Hempel, Design Workshop. The motion below was approved as amended on Chair Weaver's motion, Commissioner Salinas’ second on an 8-0 vote. The Design Commission recommends the adoption of the Zilker Metropolitan Vision Plan dated March 2023 as compliant in meeting Shared Values for Urban Spaces listed in the Urban Design Guidelines only with the following changes: • Remove the parking structure in Zone 1 to the west side of the park away from the Great Lawn. Increase services like restrooms and bike services within parking structures. Do not bury any parking structures. • Create a detailed accessibility plan to connect parking structures, destinations, bike racks, restrooms, water fountains and illustrate path shading. Indicate responsiveness to the current erosion due to informal trails by adding designed trail uses. • Create a concept lighting plan for the park. • Maintain existing size of the Great Lawn. • Include language that a certain portion of sidewalks receive shade. Commissioner McKinney introduced the following friendly amendment: • Additional locations other than the location for the Hillside Theater should be explored. Commissioner Carroll introduced the following friendly amendments: • Remove the parking garage in Zone 5 on Azie Morton. • Remove all pavement on Lou Neff Road and replace with an accessible pedestrian …
SMALL AREA PLANNING JOINT COMMITTEE Wednesday, April 12, 2023 11:30 AM Permitting and Development Center (PDC), Rm. 2205 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Drive Austin, TX 78752 Some members of the Small Area Plan Joint Committee may be participating by video conference. 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, call or email the board liaison at 512- 974-3119 or lisa.rodriguez@austintexas.gov. CURRENT COMMITTEE MEMBERS: Patrick Howard Jennifer Mushtaler Jeffrey Thompson Cesar G. Acosta Ryan A. Johnson Betsy Greenberg (Planning Commission) (Planning Commission) (Planning Commission) (Zoning and Platting Commission) (Zoning and Platting Commission) (Zoning and Platting Commission) AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 3 speakers signed up by noon (12:00 PM) the day before 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 Small Area Planning Joint Committee’s Special Called Meeting on October 19, 2022. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 2. Discussion and possible action to elect a Chair and Vice-Chair. 1 3. 4. Discussion and possible action on 200 S. Congress - Rezoning in Waterfront Overlay (C14-2023-0015). The Applicant is proposing an amendment to the current Planned Development Agreement (PDA) site development standards. The Committee will review the proposed rezoning request in the South Shore subdistrict of the Waterfront Overlay. Agent: Leah M. Bojo (Drenner Group). Discussion and possible action on Hyatt West - Rezoning in Waterfront Overlay (C814- 06-0106.03). The Applicant is proposing an amendment to the current Planned Unit Development (PUD). The Committee will review the proposed rezoning request in the South Shore subdistrict of the Waterfront Overlay. Agent: Leah M. Bojo (Drenner Group). 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 Mark Walters at the Housing and Planning Department, at 512-974-7695, for additional information; TTY users …
SMALL AREA JOINT PLANNING COMMITTEE SPECIAL CALLED MEETING MINUTES APRIL 12, 2023 The SMALL AREA JOINT PLANNING COMMITTEE convened in a Special Called Meeting on April 12, 2023, at the Permitting and Development Center, Room 2103, 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Dr. in Austin, Texas. Presiding Officer Greenberg called the Small Area Joint Planning Committee Meeting to order at 11:32a.m. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance: Patrick Howard Jennifer Mushtaler Cesar Acosta Ryan Johnson Betsy Greenberg Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Patrick B. Howard, Commissioners Greenwood, and Mushtaler; Commissioner Johnson joined at 11:38am. 1. 2. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL No public communication occurred. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Approve the minutes of the Small Area Planning Joint Committee Regular Meeting on October 19, 2022. The minutes from the meeting of October 22, 2022, were approved with the amendment to include the approved meeting schedule, on Commissioner Mushtaler’s motion, Commissioner Howard’s second, on a 5-0 vote. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS Discussion and possible action to elect a Chair and Vice Chair. On Commissioner Acosta’s motion, Commissioner Mushtaler’s second, Commissioner Greenberg was nominated as Chair and unanimously selected to serve. 1 On Commissioner Mushtaler’s motion, Commissioner Greenberg’s second, Commissioner Howard was nominated as Vice Chair and unanimously selected to serve. 3. Discussion and possible action on 200 S. Congress - Rezoning in Waterfront Overlay (C14- 2023-0015). The Applicant is proposing an amendment to the current Planned Development Agreement (PDA) site development standards. The Committee will review the proposed rezoning request in the South Shore subdistrict of the Waterfront Overlay. Agent: Leah M. Bojo (Drenner Group). Leah Bojo presented. Following discussion, on Commissioner Mushtaler’s motion, Commissioner Howard’s second, the request was unanimously approved to be forwarded to the Planning Commission with no recommendation. 4. Discussion and possible action on Hyatt West - Rezoning in Waterfront Overlay (C814-06- 0106.03). The Applicant is proposing an amendment to the current Planned Unit Development (PUD). The Committee will review the proposed rezoning request in the South Shore subdistrict of the Waterfront Overlay. Agent: Leah M. Bojo (Drenner Group). Leah Bojo presented. On Commissioner Acosta’s motion, Commissioner Mushtaler’s second, the motion was approved to recommend to the Planning Commission to amend the PUD to eliminate parking minimums. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Discussion and action on Small Area Planning initiatives specific to areas of fastest population growth, especially unplanned areas. ADJOURNMENT Chair Greenberg adjourned the meeting at 12:17pm without objection. The minutes were approved at the June …
SMALL AREA JOINT PLANNING COMMITTEE SPECIAL CALLED MEETING DRAFT MINUTES OCTOBER 19, 2022 The SMALL AREA JOINT PLANNING COMMITTEE convened in a Special Called Meeting on October 19, 2022, at the Permitting and Development Center, Room 2103, 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Dr. in Austin, Texas. Chair Shieh called the Small Area Joint Planning Committee Meeting to order at 11:48a.m. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance: James Shieh, Chair Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Vice Chair King, and Commissioners Greenberg, Howard, and Thompson PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL No members of the public signed up to speak. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Approve the minutes of the Small Area Planning Joint Committee Regular Meeting on April 13, 2022. On Commissioner Thompson’s motion, Commissioner King’s second, the April 13, 2022, minutes were unanimously approved. STAFF BRIEFINGS Staff briefing regarding the Palm District Plan (Mark Walters, Housing and Planning Department) Stevie Greathouse gave the briefing. 1. 2. 1 DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 3. Discussion and possible action to approve the Small Area Planning Joint Committee’s 2023 meeting schedule On Commissioner King’s motion, Commissioner Greenberg’s second, the Small Area Planning Joint Committee’s 2023 meeting schedule was unanimously approved. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS • Staff update on existing planning initiatives and plans for future initiatives ADJOURNMENT Chair Shieh adjourned the meeting at 1:00p.m. without objection. After minutes have been approved, include the following statement before uploading to BCIC: The minutes were approved at the DATE meeting on BOARD MEMBER’s motion, BOARD MEMBER second on a (vote count) vote. 2
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 at David.Alcorta@austintexas.gov or by phone at 512- 972-5042. contact David Alcorta by register please email REGULAR MEETING of the COLLEGE STUDENT COMMISSION MARCH 24, 2023, AT 4:00PM AUSTIN CITY HALL, BOARDS & COMMISSIONS ROOM 1101 301 W 2nd St, Austin, TX 78701 Some members of the commission may be participating by videoconference. CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS/COMMISSIONERS: Esther Heymans, St. Edwards University (Chair) Tatum Owens, University of Texas at Austin (Vice Chair) Miles Diggs, Huston-Tillotson University (Secretary) Andrea Danburg, Austin Community College Kylee Canode, Concordia University Todd Clayton, Huston-Tillotson University Kennedy Fears, Huston-Tillotson University Isabella Grimm, St. Edwards University Lira Ramirez, University of Texas at Austin Justin Chute, Concordia University Skyler Blalock, University of Texas at Austin Charlie Mossberger, St. Edward’s University CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL AGENDA 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 College Student Commission Meeting from December 9th, 2022. STAFF BRIEFINGS/COMMISSION UPDATES 2. 3. Recent commission updates from staff liaison David Alcorta. Presentation from Integral Care staff regarding existing mental health resources in the city of Austin. DISCUSSION ITEMS Littering and sustainability issues facing college students in the city of Austin. Disability justice for college students in the city of Austin. The mental health of college students in the city of Austin. Transportation issues relating to Project Connect and the expansion of I-35’s impact on college students in the city of Austin. Potential infrastructure protections for public safety during winter storms. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS Discussion and possible action regarding changes to the bylaws of the College Student Commission. Discussion and possible action regarding continued funding for the College Food Access Grant Program. WORKING GROUP/COMMITTEE UPDATES Updates from the Housing, Mental Health & Accessibility, Transportation, Civic Engagement & Outreach, Sustainability, and Food Insecurity working groups. Campus Reports & Community and Municipal Involvement: a. Commissioners may share reports concerning any recent developments on their campus or discuss upcoming programs/events. Discussion of avenues …
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 BYLAWS OF THE College Student Commission ARTICLE 1. NAME. The name of the commission is College Student Commission. ARTICLE 2. PURPOSE AND DUTIES. The College Student Commission is established to represent this constituency of the City by serving as an advisory board to the city council concerning issues affecting the quality of life for higher education students in the Austin area. The purpose of the commission is to work with local higher education institutions—Austin Community College, Concordia University, Huston-Tillotson University, St. Edward’s University and the University of Texas— and representative student bodies to develop a student quality of life initiative to analyze relevant data and feedback, and report back to Council with recommendations for new or enhanced City programs, policies or practices that would improve the quality of life of higher education students in Austin, Texas. ARTICLE 3. MEMBERSHIP. (A) The commission is composed of fifteen commissioners appointed by the city council with three representatives from each college/university within the city of Austin. (B) A commissioner serves at the pleasure of the city council. (C) Each commission member shall be appointed for a term of up to two years beginning March 1st. (D) A commissioner may not act in an official capacity except through the action of the commission. (E) A commissioner who is absent for two consecutive regular meetings or one-third of all regular meetings in a “rolling” twelve month timeframe automatically vacates the commissioner’s position subject to the holdover provisions in Section 2-1-27 of the City Code. This does not apply to an absence due to illness or injury of the commissioner, an illness or injury of a commissioner’s immediate family member, or the birth or adoption of the commissioner’s child for 90 days after the event. The commissioner must notify the staff liaison of the reason for the absence not later than the date of the next regular meeting of the commission. Failure to notify the liaison before the next regular meeting of the commission will result in an unexcused absence. (F) At each meeting, each commissioner shall sign an attendance sheet which indicates that the commissioner does not …
REGULAR MEETING OF THE HISPANIC/LATINO QUALITY OF LIFE RESOURCE ADVISORY COMMISSION TUESDAY, OCTOBER 25, 2022 AT 5:30 PM AUSTIN CITY HALL – BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS ROOM 1101 301 W 2ND St, AUSTIN, TX 78701 Some members of the Commission 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 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 the board liaison at Amanda.Jasso@austintexas.gov or 512-974-9107. The information required is the speaker name, item number(s) they wish to speak on if applicable, email address and telephone number (must be the same number that will be used to call into the meeting). CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Amanda Afifi, District 2, Chair Sharon Vigil, District 7, Vice-Chair Ricardo Garay, District 3 Jesus Perales, District 8 Daniela Silva, District 1 Dulce Castañeda, District 10 Maria C. Solis, District 5 Felicia Peña, Mayor Sandy Ramirez, District 6 Ivanna Neri, District 4 Vacant – District 9 DRAFT MINUTES CALL TO ORDER - Chair Afifi called the meeting to order at 5:45pm. Commissioners absent: Felicia Peña, Ivanna Neri, Dulce Castañeda PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Each speaker will have three minutes to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. Speakers wishing to address an agenda item will have the chance to do so when the agenda item is called. None. APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Hispanic/Latino Quality of Life Commission regular meeting held a. Commissioner Perales moved to approve. Commissioner Solis seconded. Motion passed on August 23, 2022. unanimously. 2. Staff briefing on the Palm District Plan. Presented by Jesse Gutierrez, Housing and Planning STAFF BRIEFINGS Department. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 3. Presentation from JUST, a nonprofit CDFI that has made over 6,000 business loans totally more than $12 million to Hispanic female entrepreneurs. Discussion and possible action regarding access to opportunity and financial stability. Presented by Steve Wanta, co-founder and CEO. 4. Presentation from AISD related to equity. Discussion and possible action regarding efforts to improve outcomes for children of color. Presented by Dr. Stephanie Hawley, Equity Officer for AISD. a. No action taken. a. No action taken. 5. Discussion and possible action related …
Equitable Transit-Oriented Development ETOD Policy Plan Hispanic/Latino Quality of Life Commission- December 2022 Purpose of the Plan Provide a comprehensive framework to help the Austin community ensure that future development around the Project Connect transit system supports residents of all incomes and backgrounds, especially those who have been disproportionately burdened by past transportation and land use decisions. ETOD Resolution 20210610-093 • Prioritization of equitable outcomes • Categorization of TODs by tiers using context-sensitive criteria • Anti-displacement strategies • Preservation of existing and creation of affordable housing • Creation of market-rate housing • Compact, connected and transit-supportive • Mix of land uses • Codify community benefits What is ETOD? TOD vs. Equitable TOD Why we are going from this.... To this! 4 The ETOD Team 5 Austin’s ETOD Journey Corridor Bond, ASMP, and Project Connect ETOD Study ETOD POLICY PLAN REGULATION AND IMPLEMENTATION Established corridors of focus, mode split goals, Establishes protypes for TOD Recommendations for that reflect Austin’s vision to planning prioritization, and procured funding for equitably share the benefits typologies, policy tools, high-capacity transit of transit investments for and next steps to project delivery. residents of all income levels, implement ETOD in Austin. to zoning. Could be and backgrounds. Adopt ETOD station area plans and code amendments that may include updates expanded to other geographies in the future. WE ARE HERE 2016 - 2020 2021 - 2022 2022 - 2023 2023 - onward 6 ETOD Study • $1.65 million in Federal Transit Administration (FTA) TOD planning grants • 98 stations across all Project Connect lines 1 2 Quantitative analysis of existing conditions within ½ mile of station areas Qualitative data collection through robust community engagement 7 Dashboard – Existing Conditions Dashboard Home Page Multifamily Inventory Total Jobs by Industry Station Tour Interactive Data : • Population • Displacement Risk • Jobs • Urban Fabric • Real Estate • Mobility s c i m a n y D s c i t s i r e t c a r a h c l a i c o S l a c i s y h P 8 8 Engagement Touchpoints Community Presentation Large format meetings to present project milestones CAC Working Group Briefings Monthly meetings, Ongoing guidance throughout project and major milestones Tabling/Intercept Surveys In-person events to target specific neighborhoods or demographics Focus Groups & One-on-ones Guided discussions with groups to identify vision and needs and to build consensus …
Meeting of the Codes and Ordinances Joint Committee December 21, 2022 at 6:00 p.m. Permitting and Development Center (PDC) – Room #1406 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Drive Austin, TX 78752 Some members of the Codes and Ordinances Joint Committee may be participating by video conference. 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, call or email the board liaison at 512-974-3509 or greg.dutton@austintexas.gov CURRENT COMMITTEE MEMBERS Nadia Barrera-Ramirez (Chair) Claire Hempel (Vice-Chair) Awais Azhar Todd Shaw Ann Denkler Jolene Kiolbassa Greg Anderson CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Speakers signed up prior to commencement of the meeting will be allowed to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approval of the October 19, 2022, meeting minutes. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 2. North Burnet/Gateway TOD Subdistrict. Discuss and consider a recommendation for adoption of an ordinance amending City Code Title 25 relating to the North Burnet/Gateway Regulating Plan, to modify the Gateway and Midway Zones, within the Transit Oriented Development Subdistrict, to increase the maximum floor-to-area ratio and building height when using a development bonus. City Staff: Jorge Rousselin, Housing and Planning and Department, (512) 974-2975, jorge.rousselin@austintexas.gov. Facilitator: Chair Barrera-Ramirez City Attorney: None 1 DISCUSSION ITEMS 3. Update on Potential Upcoming and Current Code Amendments – City Staff: Greg Dutton, Housing and Planning and Department, (512) 974-3509, Greg.Dutton@austintexas.gov. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Future agenda items will NOT be discussed at the current meeting, but will be offered for initiation, discussion, and/or possible recommendation to the full Planning Commission at a FUTURE meeting. 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 before the meeting date. Please call Greg Dutton at Planning and Development Review Department, at (512) 974-3509, for additional information; the City receives and accepts Video Relay Service (VRS) calls from people who are Deaf or hard-of-hearing. For more information on the Codes and Ordinances Joint Committee, please contact Greg …
C20-2022-015 ORDINANCE AMENDMENT REVIEW SHEET Amendment: C20-2022-015 - Consider an ordinance amending City Code Title 25 to amend the North Burnet/Gateway Regulating Plan to modify the Gateway and Midway Zones, within the Transit Oriented Development Subdistrict, to increase the maximum floor-to-area ratio and building height when using a development bonus. Summary of proposed code amendment TOD-Gateway Zone and TOD-Midway Zone will increase the maximum FAR and building height when using a development bonus as follows: 1. For the TOD-Gateway Zone, modify the maximum FAR from 8:1 to 12:1. 2. For the TOD-Gateway Zone, modify the maximum building height from 360 feet to 491 feet. 3. For the TOD-Midway Zone, modify the maximum FAR from 5:1 to 7.5:1. 4. For the TOD-Midway Zone, modify the maximum building height from 240 feet to 327 feet. 5. Revise Figure 4-3: Maximum FAR with Development Bonus, of the North Burnet/Gateway Regulating Plan as described above. (See Attachment “A”). 6. Revise Figure 4-5: Maximum Height with Development Bonus, of the North Burnet/Gateway Regulating Plan as described above. (See Attachment “B”). Background: Initiated by the Planning Commission on September 27, 2022. Co-Sponsors: Commissioner Azhar and Commissioner Anderson. On May 19, 2022, via Resolution No. 20220519-040, City Council initiated amendments to the Commercial Mixed-Use (CMU) Gateway Zone of the North Burnet/Gateway Regulating Plan to increase FAR and building height when using a development bonus via Ordinance No. 20221027-044. With this action, the maximum FAR increased from 8:1 to 12:1 (a 50% increase) and the maximum building height increased from 308ft to 420 ft. (a 36% increase). As the CMU-Gateway entitlements increased, the development entitlements became more intense than the TOD-Gateway Subdistrict. The North Burnet Gateway Regulating Plan designated the TOD district as the highest density subdistrict in the North Burnet/Gateway area with the greatest focus on providing active pedestrian-oriented uses at the ground level of buildings. Density is enabled to the highest degree in the TOD-Gateway Zone area closest to the rail stations and to a lesser degree elsewhere. To preserve the goals of the Regulating Plan, the City Council and Planning Commission asked Staff to analyze possible increases to the entitlements of the TOD-Gateway and TOD-Midway Zones to accurately calibrate development entitlements. Given the TOD-Gateway and TOD-Midway Zone entitlement modifications were impacted by the CMU- Gateway Zone increases, Staff analyzed proportional increases to the CMU-Gateway and how those modifications affected other subdistricts. With the CMU-Gateway modifications, …
ALICE GLASCO CONSULTING ________________________________________________________________________ December 6, 2022 Rosie Truelove, Director Housing & Planning Department 1000 E 11th Steet, Suite 200 Austin, Texas 78702 RE: C14-2022-0092 – 12408 N. MOPAC EXPY SVRD SB & 2900 O Neal Lane Dear Ms. Truelove: As the agent for the applicant in the rezoning of the subject property, I would like to request an indefinite postponement of this case from the December 20th, Zoning and Platting Commission agenda. The purpose of the postponement is to give us time to continue working with Watershed Protection Department Director regarding the site. Sincerely, __________________________________________ Alice Glasco, President Cc: Craig Alter, Ledgestone Development Group Sherri Sirwaitis, Zoning Planner Joi Harden, Division Manager, Housing & Planning Department
CONCORDIA UNIVERSITY SPORTS COMPLEX 8200 KILIAN ROAD AUSTIN, TEXAS, 78726 SP-2022-0020C Mel Fuechec Environmental Review Specialist Senior Development Services Department 1 SITE LOCATION Site Location Austin ETJ Austin City Limits Edwards Aquifer Recharge Zone Edwards Aquifer Contributing Zone This product is for informational purposes and may not have been prepared for or be suitable for legal, engineering, or surveying purposes. It does not represent an on-the- ground survey and represents only the approximate relative location of property boundaries. This product has been produced by the Watershed Protection Department for the sole purpose of geographic reference. No warranty is made by the City of Austin regarding specific accuracy or completeness. 2 PROPERTY DATA • Bull Creek, Water Supply Suburban Classification • Full Purpose Jurisdiction • Council District 6 • Drinking Water Protection Zone • Located over Edwards Aquifer Recharge Zone • 6 Critical Environmental Features • 1 Minor Critical Water Quality Zone • Subject to Schlumberger Planned Development Area, Ordinance No. 20070215-042 (as amended) and Lake Austin Watershed Ordinance No. 840301-F as stated in the Planned Development Area 3 4 VARIANCE REQUEST To vary from Lake Austin Watershed Ordinance No. 840301-F - Section 9-10-409(a) – for fill exceeding four feet (to ~12’) - Section 9-10-409(b) – for cut exceeding four feet (to ~15’) In order to construct NCAA compliant training and playing facilities, associated parking and pedestrian improvements, and biofiltration ponds and rain gardens 5 BACKGROUND The natural slope of the property, the locations of CEF setbacks, the size and orientation required of NCAA compliant facilities, and the requirement that such playing fields maintain a constant elevation necessitate the proposed grading. In an effort to balance the required earthwork and minimize the cut and fill required to the maximum extent practicable, portions of the emergency access road are proposed at the maximum allowable slope for an emergency access road; and the tennis courts are tiered to reduce the amount of grading required for their construction. All developed runoff will be treated by two biofiltration ponds, two detention ponds, and rain gardens. No developed runoff will flow to the critical environmental features. 6 7 FINDINGS OF FACT Land Use Commission variance determinations from Section 9-10-377 of A. the City Code: 1. Are there special circumstances applicable to the property involved where strict application deprives such property owner of privileges or safety enjoyed by other similarly situated property with similarly timed development? Yes …
