MECHANICAL AND PLUMBING BOARD Tuesday March 22, 2022 @ 9:30 AM- IN PERSON PERMITTING DEVELOPMENT CENTER/ 4TH FLOOR, CONF RM 4001 6310 WILHELMINA DELCO DR AUSTIN, TEXAS Stephen Cox-Chair (Renteria); Robert Thornton-V Chair (Kitchen); Bianca Tafares (Adler), Joe Cooper (Madison) Joseph Hernandez (Fuentes), Alex Ramirez (Kelly), Kyle Smith (Pool), CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Bobbi Joe Foster (Ellis), David Nichols (Tovo); Bill Harris(Alter) AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 10 speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES- Minutes from Regular Called Meeting from November 16, 2022. 2. DISCUSSION a. Discussion- SOP with DSD and AWU on current process of a Water Meter b. Discussion- Interpretation of below grade full level parking garage c. Discussion- Reclaim Water System at Permitting Dev. Center-TOUR 3. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. 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 Rick Arzola at Development Services Department, Building Inspections, at (512) 974-2417, for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711.
Hispanic/Latino QOL Resource Advisory Commission Karla Peredo Office of Police Oversight, Community Engagement Specialist March 22, 2022 Website: ATXPoliceOversight.org Phone: (512) 972-2OPO or (512) 972-2676 ATXPoliceOversight ATX_OPO Agenda • OPO Overview • BIPOC communities & policing • Enhancing Transparency ➢How to File a Complaint/ Thank You • Building Partnerships ➢Community Outreach ➢Know Your Rights • Questions Mission Statement The mission of the Office of Police Oversight (OPO) is to provide impartial oversight of the Austin Police Department’s conduct, practices, and policies to enhance accountability, inform the public to increase transparency and create sustainable partnerships throughout the community. Three Main Focus Areas Community Engagement Complaints Research 2018-2019 Report findings relevant to BIPOC communities Joint Report: Analysis of APD’s 2019 Racial Profiling Data • Black/African American drivers are the most overrepresented group in motor vehicle stops, making up approximately 8% of the Austin population, 14% of the motor vehicle stops, 25% of searches, and 25% of the arrests, and were the only demographic to receive more high discretion than low discretion searches • The Black/African American driving population had two times more motor vehicle stops per driving population than the White/Caucasian driving population. White/Caucasians and Asians received a higher percentage of warnings/field observations at 63% and 64%, respectively • Black/African Americans were three times more likely to be searched and were approximately three times more likely to be arrested than White/Caucasians • Hispanic/Latino drivers make up 34% of motor vehicle stops and 43% of arrests resulting from stops, but make up 31% of Austin’s adult population • Hispanic/Latinos received the highest percentage of citations at 44% 2018 Officer-Involved Shooting Report • Austin officer-involved shootings in 2018 showed that 7 out of 12 incidents involved Latinx individuals. • Most individuals involved in the 2018 incidents were ethnic minorities, specifically Latinx males, and most individuals involved in the 2018 incidents were between 20-28 years old. • The highest concentration of Officer-Involved Shootings occurred in City Council District 2, the borders of which closely mirror those of APD’s Frank sector. District 2 and Frank sector cover southeast Austin. How to Make a Complaint/Thank you www.atxpoliceoversight.org Community Engagement • 41 community events attended in 2021 • Tabling - office hours, resource fairs, Back to School events, festivals, conferences • Presentations - service providers, community meetings • APD's Use of Force policies • Flyering in Districts 1- 4 • Townhalls • Race and Policing in Austin • …
Multifamily & Commercial Project Pipeline – Monthly Report 03/11/2022 Figure 1: Commercial and Multifamily Project Pipeline Commercial and Small Business Multifamily 300 250 200 150 100 50 0 t n u o C t c e o r P j 160 140 120 100 80 60 40 20 0 t n u o C t c e o r P j 71 80 243 125 14 2 Pre-Approval in Progress Approved: Installation and Verification Pre-Approval in Progress Approved: Installation and Verification Multifamily Multifamily Income Qualified Project Pipeline Notes: 1. Figures includes all leads and applications, regardless of estimated rebate amount. In coordination with the customer and contractor, Austin Energy periodically removes leads and new applications that do not proceed to Installation. 2. Multifamily COVID-19 Note: Multifamily projects are allowed to proceed. 3. Pipeline Definitions a. “Pre-Approval in Progress” includes: 1) customer/contractor submitted leads; 2) applications in development but not yet submitted to Austin Energy; and 3) applications submitted to Austin Energy that are under review for eligibility and approval of project scope. b. “Approved: Installation and Verification” includes projects: 1) approved with installation underway; and 2) where installation is complete and final inspection and quality review are ongoing. c. Paid projects are listed on the preceding RMC summary table in this report. Multifamily & Commercial Project Pipeline – Monthly Report 03/11/2022 Table 1: Multifamily and Multifamily Income Qualified – Estimated RCA Project Pipeline (for estimated rebates >$66k) Program Latest Workflow Enrollment # Location Name Installation Address Council District Estimated kW savings Estimated kWh savings Estimated $ Incentive Measures Planned Total # of Units Installation Trove Eastside 3 216.0 593,241 $281,549 1231787, 1231196, 1231197 2201 Montopolis Dr Installation 1246412 Palms on Lamar 8602 N Lamar Blvd 352.5 812,189 $292,632 Installation 1245134 Chevy Chase Downs 288.1 561,317 $142,886 4 3 3 2504 Huntwick Dr 201 W St Elmo Rd Installation 1249767 Sierra Ridge 24.0 60,402 $65,360 All phases: Plenum Remediation, Attic Insulation, Lighting, Smart Thermostats, HVAC Tune-Up, Advanced Power Strips. Phase 1: Bldgs 1-5 (Paid); Phase 2: Bldgs 6- 10; Phase 3: Bldgs 11-15 Plenum Redesign & Remediation, Smart Thermostats, HVAC replacement for remaining 356 out of 476 units. Attic Insulation, Lighting, Plenum Redesign & Remediation, ECAD incentive HVAC Tune-Up, Lighting, Smart Thermostat for front office 280 356 240 149 Multifamily Income Qualified Multifamily Income Qualified Multifamily Income Qualified Multifamily Income Qualified Multifamily & Commercial Project Pipeline – Monthly Report 03/11/2022 Program …
AFRICAN AMERICAN RESOURCE ADVISORY COMMISSION Special Call Meeting– March 22, 2022, 5:30 P.M. – 7:30 P.M. City of Austin Permitting and Development Center 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Dr. Austin, Texas 78752 SPECIAL CALL MEETING AGENDA Some members of the Commission may be participating by videoconference. Public comment will be allowed in person or via telephone. Remote speakers must register in advance (March 21 by Noon). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely, residents must: Call or email the board liaison at Linda Hayes at Economic Development Department, at (512-974-6282), no later than noon March 21. The information required is the speaker’s name, item number(s) they wish to speak on, whether they are for/against/neutral, email address and telephone number (must be the same number that will be used to call into the meeting). CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS Daryl Horton, Chair (Mayor Appointee) Mueni Rudd (District 2) Cherelle Vanbrakle (District 4) Vacant (District 6) Rashida Wright (District 8) Elaina Fowler, Vice Chair (District 10) Greg Smith (ARA Appointee) Vacant (District 1) Clifford Gillard (District 3) Dr. Chiquita Eugene (District 5) Serita Fontanesi (District 7) Ellen Sweets (District 9) Quincy Dunlap (AAUL Appointee) Nelson Linder (NAACP Appointee) Roger Davis (GABC Appointee) AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION 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. 1. SPECIAL PRESENTATION, DISCUCSSION AND POSSIBILE ACTION Approval of FY22-23 African American Resource Advisory Commission a. Budget Recommendations a. 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 Linda Hayes at Economic Development Department, at (512-974-6282), for additional information; TTY users’ route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the African American Resource Advisory Commission, please contact Linda Hayes at 512-974-6282 – lindak.hayes@austintexas.gov
Planning Commission: March 22, 2022 NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN AMENDMENT REVIEW SHEET DATE FILED: July 27, 2021 (In-cycle) NEIGHORHOOD PLAN: Montopolis CASE#: NPA-2021-0005.02 PROJECT NAME: Montopolis Multifamily PC DATE: March 22, 2022 February 22, 2022 February 8, 2022 January 11, 2022 ADDRESS/ES: 2601 Montopolis Drive, 6700 & 6800 E. Ben White Blvd SVRD WB DISTRICT AREA: 3 SITE AREA: 18.64 acres OWNER/APPLICANT: Montopolis QO2B, LLC AGENT: Thrower Design, LLC (Ron Thrower and Victoria Haase) CASE MANAGER: Maureen Meredith STAFF EMAIL: Maureen.Meredith@austintexas.gov TYPE OF AMENDMENT: Change in Future Land Use Designation PHONE: (512) 974-2695 From: Industry Base District Zoning Change To: Mixed Use Related Zoning Case: (No case filed) From: LI-NP To: (TBD) NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN ADOPTION DATE: September 27, 2001 CITY COUNCIL DATE: Not scheduled PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: ACTION: 1 1 of 25B-1 Planning Commission: March 22, 2022 March 22, 2022 – February 22, 2022 – Postponed to March 22, 2022 on the consent agenda at the request of the applicant. [A. Azhar – 1st; J. Shieh – 2nd] Vote: 13-0. February 8, 2022 – Postponed to February 22, 2022 on the consent agenda at the request of the neighborhood. [J. Shieh – 1st; G. Cox – 2nd] Vote: 11-0 [J.P. Connolly off the dais. S.R. Praxis absent]. January 11, 2022 – Postponed to February 8, 2022 on the consent agenda at the request of the applicant. [A. Azhar – 1st; J. P. Connelly -2nd] Vote: 11-0 [C. Hempel abstained on Items B-4 and B-5. P. Howard and J. Mushtaler absent]. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: To not support the applicant’s request for Mixed Use land use. BASIS FOR STAFF’S RECOMMENDATION: The property is an 18.64 vacant tract of land sandwiched between East Ben White Boulevard and Montopolis Drive. The area is an industrial node with active industrial uses. The applicant has not submitted the associated zoning application at this time but proposes to build 1,200 multifamily units with 10% of the units being income restricted. Although a zoning case has not been filed, a review by the Austin Fire Department was made based on the information provided in the Summary Letter submitted by Thrower Design, the applicant’s agent. The Austin Fire Department does not support residential uses in this location because of the fire and toxicity hazards associated with the compressed and liquefied compressed gas stored in the vicinity, therefore staff does not support the applicant’s request for Mixed Use land use. The email from …
MEMORANDUM ************************************************************************ TO: Todd Shaw, Chair Planning Commission Members Heather Chaffin, Senior Planner Maureen Meredith, Senior Planner Housing and Planning Department C14-2021-0172.SH NPA-2021-0016.05.SH Live Make Apartments Staff Postponement Request FROM: DATE: March 22, 2022 RE: ************************************************************************ Staff requests a postponement of the above referenced Neighborhood Plan Amendment (NPA) and rezoning cases from the March 22, 2022 Planning Commission agenda to the April 12, 2022 agenda. This will allow Staff time to resolve outstanding issues related to the cases. 1 of 1B-2
MEMORANDUM ************************************************************************ TO: Todd Shaw, Chair Planning Commission Members Heather Chaffin, Senior Planner Maureen Meredith, Senior Planner Housing and Planning Department C14-2021-0172.SH NPA-2021-0016.05.SH Live Make Apartments Staff Postponement Request FROM: DATE: March 22, 2022 RE: ************************************************************************ Staff requests a postponement of the above referenced Neighborhood Plan Amendment (NPA) and rezoning cases from the March 22, 2022 Planning Commission agenda to the April 12, 2022 agenda. This will allow Staff time to resolve outstanding issues related to the cases. 1 of 1B-3
Planning Commission: March 22, 2022 NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN AMENDMENT REVIEW SHEET NEIGHORHOOD PLAN: East MLK Combined (MLK) CASE#: NPA-2020-0015.02.SH PROJECT NAME: 2011 & 2015 EM Franklin PC DATE: March 22, 2022 March 8, 2022 DATE FILED: July 29, 2020 ADDRESS/ES: 2011 & 2015 E.M. Franklin Ave DISTRICT AREA: 1 SITE AREA: 4.03 acres OWNER/APPLICANT: 2011 & 2015 EM Franklin, LLC (Anmol Mehra) AGENT: Drenner Group, PC (Leah Bojo) CASE MANAGER: Maureen Meredith, Housing and Planning Dept. (512) 974-2695 PHONE: STAFF EMAIL: Maureen.Meredith@austintexas.gov TYPE OF AMENDMENT: Change in Future Land Use Designation From: Single Family To: Multifamily and Neighborhood Mixed Use, as amended on December 8, 2021. Base District Zoning Change Related Zoning Case: C14-2022-0008.SH From: SF-4-NP NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN ADOPTION DATE: November 2002 CITY COUNCIL DATE: To be determined ACTION: To: MF-4-NP and LR-MU-NP, as amended 1 1 of 64B-4 Planning Commission: March 22, 2022 PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: March 22, 2022 – Pending March 8, 2022 – Postponed to March 22, 2022 on the consent agenda at the request of staff. [R. Schneider – 1st; A. Azhar – 2nd] Vote: 10-0 [Mushtaler off the dais. J. Thompson and J. Shieh absent]. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff supports the applicant’s request for Multifamily and Neighborhood Commercial land use. BASIS FOR STAFF’S RECOMMENDATION: The applicant proposes a 143-unit housing development with 100% of the units owner-occupied. Forty-three units will be affordable, and 100 units will be market rate, The surrounding land uses are Mixed Use to the north, Recreation & Open Space to the east, Single Family to the south and Single Family land use on the west side of E. M. Franklin Avenue. The existing land use on the two tracts is Single Family. The proposed land use is Multifamily Residential on 2011 E. M. Franklin Avenue and Neighborhood Mixed Use on 2015 E. M. Franklin Ave. Staff supports the applicant’s request because the Neighborhood Mixed Use and Multifamily Residential land uses will provide a stepping down in land use intensity from the Mixed Use land use to the north and the Single Family land use to the south. The property is near the Mueller Activity Center, two activity corridors, and near public transportation. The proposed development will provide much-needed housing opportunities for the planning area and the city. 2015 EM Franklin- Neighborhood Mixed Use 2011 EM Franklin - Multifamily Residential 2 2 of 64B-4 Planning Commission: March 22, 2022 Below are sections of the …
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET DISTRICT: 1 TO: MF-4-NP and LR-MU-NP (2.82 acres) (1.21 acres) CASE: C14-2022-0008.SH 2011 & 2015 E M Franklin ZONING FROM: SF-3-NP ADDRESS: 2011 & 2015 E M Franklin Avenue SITE AREA: 4.03 acres PROPERTY OWNER: 2011 & 2015 E M Franklin, LLC (Anmol Mehra) CASE MANAGER: Heather Chaffin (512-974-2122, heather.chaffin@austintexas.gov) STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff supports the Applicant’s request of MF-4-NP and LR-MU-NP. For a summary of the basis of staff’s recommendation, see case manager comments on page 2. AGENT: Capital A Housing (Conor Kenny) PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: March 22, 2022: March 8, 2022: Postponed to March 22, 2022, on the consent agenda at the request of the applicant. CITY COUNCIL ACTION: TBD ORDINANCE NUMBER: 1 of 49B-5 C14-2022-0008.SH 2 ISSUES: No issues at this time. CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: The subject property is located on the east side of E M Franklin Avenue between East Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard and Manor Road. E. MLK Jr. Boulevard and Manor Road are both Imagine Austin Activity Corridors. The property is zoned SF-3-NP and is comprised of a vacant lot and a lot developed with a drive-in theater. North of the rezoning property are lots zoned LO-MU-NP, CS-MU-CO-NP, GR-NP and GR-V-NP that are developed with a mix of land uses. Land uses include a vacant club or lodge, a mix of residential and undeveloped, religious assembly and medical office. A site plan (E M Franklin 2, City File # SP-2019- 0284C) has been approved to redevelop the mixed residential/undeveloped lots with 116 attached and detached residential units. Immediately to the east of the property is Morris Williams Golf Course, zoned P-NP. A small tributary with floodplain is located at the rear of the property between the site and the golf course. Immediately south of the property are single family residences zoned SF-3-NP. Directly across E M Franklin to the west are single family residences zoned SF-3-NP. Also across E M Franklin are properties zoned MF-2-CO- NP and LO-MU-NP that are developed with multifamily, day care and administrative offices. Please see Exhibits A and B- Zoning Map and Aerial Exhibit. As a SMART Housing project, the applicant is proposing 160 multifamily and single family residential units on the property. 30% of the units (49 units) will be available at 80% MFI. The applicant has also stated their intent to include a coffee shop on the site. Please see Exhibit …
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET CASE: C14-2021-0190 3000 E. Cesar Chavez DISTRICT: 3 ZONING FROM: CS-MU-CO-NP TO: CS-MU-V-NP ADDRESS: 3020 East Cesar Chavez Street SITE AREA: 2.35 acres PROPERTY OWNER: Eastside Partners LLC AGENT: Drenner Group PC (Leah Bojo) CASE MANAGER: Heather Chaffin (512-974-2122, heather.chaffin@austintexas.gov) STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff supports the Applicant’s request of CS-MU-V-NP, with the condition listed below, making the recommendation CS-MU-V-CO-NP. 1. The following land uses shall be prohibited: Adult oriented businesses, Automotive repair services, Automotive washing ( of any type), Automotive rentals, Automotive sales, Campground, Convenience storage, Equipment sales, Laundry services, Residential treatment, Equipment repair services, Kennels, Pawn shop services, and Vehicle storage. 2. The following land uses shall be conditional: Commercial off-street parking, Limited warehousing and distribution, Custom manufacturing, Service station, Transportation terminal, and Drive-in service as an accessory use to commercial uses. For a summary of the basis of staff’s recommendation, see case manager comments on page 2. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: March 22, 2022: March 8, 2022: To grant postponement to March 22, 2022 as requested by Staff, on consent. February 22, 2022: To grant postponement to March 8, 2022 as requested by Staff, on consent. CITY COUNCIL ACTION: TBD ORDINANCE NUMBER: 1 of 10B-6 C14-2021-0190 2 ISSUES: The conditional and prohibited land uses included in the Staff Recommendation are being carried over from the current CS-MU-CO-NP zoning on the site. The Applicant has agreed to these conditional and prohibited land uses. CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: The subject property is located on the north side of Cesar Chavez Street, between Linden Street and Tillery Street. The CS-MU-CO-NP property is currently developed with office land uses. Immediately east of the rezoning tract is a convenience store/service station, also zoned CS-MU-CO-NP. Across Linden Street to the west are properties zoned CS-MU-CO- NP and GR-MU-NP that are developed with office and restaurant land uses. Across East 2nd Street to the north are single family residences zoned SF-3-NP. Across East Cesar Chavez to the south are properties zoned CS-MU-CO-NP, GR-MU-CO-NP and SF-3-NP. These properties include a lumber yard, limited retail, and undeveloped land. Please see Exhibits A and B- Zoning Map and Aerial Exhibit. Staff supports the rezoning request with the addition of conditional and prohibited land uses. The property is served by Capital Metro bus routes 17 and 4, providing convenient transit opportunities. The addition of V/VMU will allow changes to site development standards for redevelopment that includes …
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET (6,242 square feet) SITE AREA: 0.1433 acres DISTRICT: 10 ZONING TO: GO-NP CASE: C14-2022-0010 – 3402 Kerbey Lane ZONING FROM: NO-NP ADDRESS: 3402 Kerbey Lane PROPERTY OWNER: Kerbey Lane Commercial LLC (Stephen Straus) AGENT: Smith Robertson LLP (David Hartman) CASE MANAGER: Wendy Rhoades (512-974-7719, wendy.rhoades@austintexas.gov) STAFF RECOMMENDATION: The Staff recommendation is to grant general office – conditional overlay – neighborhood plan (GO-CO-NP) combining district zoning. The Conditional Overlay limits height to 40 feet. For a summary of the basis of staff’s recommendation, see case manager comments on page 2. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: March 22, 2022: March 8, 2022: APPROVED A POSTPONEMENT REQUEST BY THE NEIGHBORHOOD TO MARCH 22, 2022, BY CONSENT [R. SCHNEIDER; A. AZHAR – 2ND] (10-0) J. MUSHTALER – NOT PRESENT FOR PASSAGE OF THE CONSENT AGENDA; J. SHIEH, J. THOMPSON – ABSENT CITY COUNCIL ACTION: April 21, 2022: ORDINANCE NUMBER: ISSUES: The Bryker Woods Neighborhood Association requested a two week postponement to March 22, 2022. The Applicant supports the Neighborhood Association’s request. Please refer to correspondence attached to the back of the Staff report. CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: The subject lot consists of a platted lot, is located on Kerbey Lane, and contains a 1,252 square foot office in a converted single family residence. A 95-foot long driveway extends along the south property line to a two-car covered garage. The lot was rezoned to 1 of 21B-7 C14-2022-0010 Page 2 neighborhood office – neighborhood plan (NO-NP) district by way of the Windsor Road neighborhood plan rezonings approved by City Council in September 2010. There is an office and bank to the north (LO-NP; LR-CO-NP), a medical office, professional office and retail uses across Kerbey Lane to the east (GR-MU-CO-NP; LO-NP); a medical office, single family residences and an AISD elementary school to the south; and a restaurant and professional offices on Glenview Avenue to the west (GR-NP; NO-MU-NP; LO-NP). Please refer to Exhibits A (Zoning Map) and A-1 (Aerial Exhibit). The Applicant proposes to rezone the property to the general office – neighborhood plan (GO-NP) district in order to broaden the number of allowed land uses including personal services use which is first permitted by right in the GO zoning district. A personal services use includes beauty salons, barber shops, tailoring services, and shoe repair shops. Personal services is a conditional use in the LO, limited office district and is limited to …
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET DISTRICT: 2 TO: SF-3-NP CASE: C14-2022-0013 – 5410-5504 Viewpoint Drive ZONING FROM: SF-2-NP ADDRESS: 5410, 5412, 5500, 5502, and 5504 Viewpoint Drive SITE AREA: 1.59 acres OWNERS / APPLICANTS: Jason Martin and Marshall Fleniken AGENT: Drenner Group, PC (Leah Bojo) CASE MANAGER: Wendy Rhoades (512-974-7719, wendy.rhoades@austintexas.gov) STAFF RECOMMENDATION: The Staff recommendation is to grant family residence – neighborhood plan (SF-3-NP) combining district zoning. For a summary of the basis of Staff’s recommendation, see case manager comments on page 2. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: March 22, 2022: CITY COUNCIL ACTION: To be scheduled ORDINANCE NUMBER: ISSUES: None at this time. CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: The subject five platted, undeveloped lots are located along Viewpoint Drive east of its intersection with Nuckols Crossing Road, and zoned single family residence - standard lot – neighborhood plan (SF-2-NP) district. Viewpoint Drive is one of two primary access points for single family residences in the Viewpoint at Williamson Creek Phases I and II subdivision (which includes the Los Arboles HOA) to the south (SF-2-NP). There are large heavily treed, undeveloped tracts on the north side of Viewpoint Drive and the St. Elmo Tributary of Williamson Creek is further north (SF-2-NP; SF-2-CO-NP; DR-NP). Please refer to Exhibits A (Zoning Map), A-1 (Aerial Exhibit), and B (Recorded Replat). The Applicant has requested family residence – neighborhood plan (SF-3-NP) district zoning in order to build either two-family residences or duplexes on the lots. 1 of 11B-8 C14-2022-0013 Page 2 BASIS OF RECOMMENDATION: 1. The proposed zoning should be consistent with the purpose statement of the district sought. The family residence (SF-3) district is the designation for a moderate density single-family residential use and a duplex use on a lot that is a minimum of 5,750 square feet. An SF-3 district designation may be applied to a use in an existing single-family neighborhood with moderate sized lots or to new development of family housing on lots that are 5,750 square feet or more. A two-family residence allows for one single family residence, plus a second detached unit not to exceed 1,100 square feet or a floor-to-area ratio of 0.15 : 1, whichever is smaller on each lot. The detached unit is limited to 2 stories or 30 feet in height, and 550 square feet on the second story, if any. A duplex use that is designated in an SF-3 district is subject to development standards …
PLANNING COMMISSION SITE PLAN COMPATIBILITY WAIVER REQUEST REVIEW SHEET Austin Home Support (Kurt Thiemer) Southwest Engineers (Matt Dringenberg, P.E.) PLANNING COMMISSION DATE: March 22, 2022 CASE: SP-2020-0162C COUNCIL DISTRICT: 1 PROJECT NAME: 51st Street Multifamily ADDRESS OF SITE: 3001 E 51st Street APPLICANT: AGENT: AREA: 0.543 acre WATERSHED: Fort Branch (Urban) WATERSHED ORDINANCE: Comprehensive Watershed Ordinance C.I.P. STATUS: N/A T.I.A.: N/A CAPITOL VIEW: N/A PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT: The applicant is proposing a multifamily development with seven free-standing units, with associated improvements and is requesting a waiver from 25-2-1063 to allow for a reduced setback. EXISTING ZONING: The site is zoned MF-2-NP. The use and site plan comply with the zoning ordinance. DESCRIPTION OF WAIVER: Waiver request is as follows: LDC Section 25-2-1063(B): A person may not construct a structure 25 feet or less from property: 1) In an urban family residence (SF-5) or more restrictive zoning district; or 2) On which a use permitted in an SF-5 or more restrictive district is located. The applicant requests a waiver from a 25-foot to a five-foot compatibility setback for residences and related improvements. SUMMARY STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the waiver from LDC Section 25-2-1063 to reduce the Compatibility setback requirement from 25 feet to approximately five feet from adjacent MF-2-NP zoned properties used as single family. The site’s buildable area is constrained by several large trees, including a heritage live oak, and will be compatible with the scale of residential development in the surrounding area. CASE MANAGER: Christine Barton-Holmes, CNUa, LEED AP Christine.Barton-Holmes@austintexas.gov PHONE: 974-2788 1 of 7B-9 PROP. BUILDING CVR: 25% (5899 sf) PROP. IMP. CVRG.: 47% (11,141 sf) PROPOSED F.A.R.: NA PROP. HEIGHT: 35;29’11” PROVIDED PARKING: 14 spaces PROJECT INFORMATION: 23,653 square feet EXIST. ZONING: MF-2-NP MAX. BLDG. COVERAGE : 50% MAX. IMPERV. CVRG.: 60% ALLOWED F.A.R.: NA HEIGHT: 30’ per compatibility REQUIRED PARKING: 12 spaces PROPOSED ACCESS: from E 51st Street SUMMARY COMMENTS ON SITE PLAN: Land Use: The applicant requests a waiver from a 25-foot to a five-foot compatibility setback for four individual residences. The site is adjacent to single-family uses to the east and north, multifamily to the west, and undeveloped land to the south. The site plan will comply with all applicable regulations upon site plan approval. Environmental: The site is located with the Fort Branch Watershed, which is classified as an Urban Watershed. There are no critical environmental features. Transportation: Access to the proposed …
PLANNING COMMISSION SITE PLAN CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT REVIEW SHEET PC DATE: 3/22/2022 SPC 2021-0247C CASE NUMBER: PROJECT NAME: Earl J. Pomerleau Pocket Park ADDRESS: APPLICANT: AGENT: 1906 Patton Lane, Austin, TX 78704 City of Austin, Parks and Recreation Department 919 W 28th Half Street Austin, TX 78705 Meredith Kizewski, P.E. 360 Professional Services, Inc. P.O. Box 3639 Cedar Park, Texas 78630 (512) 354-4682 Fort Branch (Urban) CASE MANAGER: Randall Rouda, (512) 974-3338 or Randall.rouda@austintexas.gov WATERSHED: NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN: Windsor Park Neighborhood Plan PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The applicant proposes to develop a 1.93 acre public park (Community Recreation – Public Use) on a vacant site in the MF-3-NP (Multiple Family Residential – Neighborhood Plan) Zone, with associated water quality, utility, sidewalk, playground, and landscape improvements. 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. SUMMARY STAFF COMMENT ON SITE PLAN: The applicant proposes to provide landscaping, a pavilion, picnic tables, playground and fitness equipment, walking trails, water fountains and related amenities to create an approximately 2 acre pocket park on the north side of Patton Lane, west of Mira Loma Lane in the Windsor Park Neighborhood Plan Area. The proposed use meets the Land Development Code definition of Community Recreation – Public Use which is conditionally permitted in the MF-3-NP Zone. All Staff Comments regarding administrative compliance with municipal codes and standards have been met and no objections to the proposal have been received to date. PROJECT INFORMATION: SITE AREA 84,027 SF, 1.93 acres ZONING MF-3-NP (Multifamily Residential) PROPOSED USE Community Recreation (Public) PROPOSED IMPERVIOUS COVER 6,135 sq.ft. 7.3% PROPOSED BUILDING COVERAGE 1,000 sq.ft., 1.2% PROPOSED BUILDING HEIGHT PROPOSED F.A.R PROPOSED ACCESS PROPOSED PARKING 1 story, 15 feet 0.01:1 Patton Lane (Maintenance Only) 0 automobile (street parking is available), 6 bicycle 1 of 4B-10 SPC-2021-0247C NEIGHBORHOOD ORGANIZATIONS: Austin Independent School District Austin Lost and Found Pets Austin Neighborhoods Council Del Valle Community Coalition Friends of Austin Neighborhoods Neighborhood Empowerment Foundation Neighbors United for Progress Earl J. Pomerleau Pocket Park Page 2 Preservation Austin SELTexas Sierra Club, Austin Regional Group Windsor Park Neighborhood Association Windsor Park Neighborhood Plan Contact Team CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT REVIEW AND EVALUATION CRITERIA The following evaluation is included to provide staff position on each point of the conditional use permit criteria. Section 25-5-145 of the Land Development Code states: “The Commission …
SUBDIVISION REVIEW SHEET CASE NO.: C8-2020-0188.0A COMMISSION DATE: March 22, 2022 SUBDIVISION NAME: 1940 Webberville Road ADDRESS: 1940 Webberville Road APPLICANT: Enge Xing (1940 Webberville Road, LLC) AGENT: Alberto Gutierrez (Southwest Engineers, Inc.) ZONING: SF-3-NP (single family residence) NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN: MLK-183 AREA: 1.008 acres (43,908 sf) LOTS: 5 COUNTY: Travis DISTRICT: 1 WATERSHED: Fort Branch JURISDICTION: Full Purpose SIDEWALKS: Sidewalks will be constructed along Webberville Road. VARIANCE: N/A DEPARTMENT COMMENTS: The request is for the approval of 1940 Webberville Road Subdivision, comprised of 5 lots on 1.008 acres (43,908 sf). 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 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. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends disapproval of the plat for the reasons listed in the comment report dated March 17, 2022, and attached as Exhibit C. CASE MANAGER: Cesar Zavala PHONE: 512-974-3404 E-mail: cesar.zavala@austintexas.gov ATTACHMENTS Exhibit A: Vicinity map Exhibit B: Proposed plat Exhibit C: Comment report dated March 17, 2022 1 of 10B-12 E M A R T I N L U T H E R K I N G J R B L V D W E B B E R V I L L E R D PROJECT LOCATION Civil Environmental Planning TBPE No.: 1909 www.swengineers.com 205 Cimarron Park Lp. Suite B Buda, Texas 78610 (512) 312-4336 1940 WEBBERVILLE ROAD SUBDIVISION 1940 WEBBERVILLE ROAD AUSTIN, TX 78721 1940 WEBBERVILLE RD, LLC Date: File: Scale: Tech: Project No.: 05/06/2020 Exhibit N.T.S. LS 0690-004-19 LOCATION MAP Exhibit A2 of 10B-12 Exhibit B3 of 10B-12 4 of 10B-12 CITY OF AUSTIN –DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT SUBDIVISION APPLICATION – MASTER COMMENT REPORT CASE NUMBER: REVISION #: CASE MANAGER: C8-2020-0188.0A 00 UPDATE: Cesar Zavala PHONE #: U1 512-974-3404 PROJECT NAME: LOCATION: 1940 Webberville Road Subdivision 1940 WEBBERVILLE RD SUBMITTAL DATE: March 7, 2022 REPORT DUE DATE:March 17, 2022 FINAL REPORT DATE: STAFF REPORT: This report includes all staff comments received to date concerning your most recent subdivision application submittal. The comments may include requirements, recommendations, or information. The requirements in this report must be addressed by an updated submittal. The subdivision application …
SUBDIVISION REVIEW SHEET CASE NO.: C8-2020-0188.0A COMMISSION DATE: March 22, 2022 SUBDIVISION NAME: 1940 Webberville Road ADDRESS: 1940 Webberville Road APPLICANT: Enge Xing (1940 Webberville Road, LLC) AGENT: Alberto Gutierrez (Southwest Engineers, Inc.) ZONING: SF-3-NP (single family residence) NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN: MLK-183 AREA: 1.008 acres (43,908 sf) LOTS: 5 COUNTY: Travis DISTRICT: 1 WATERSHED: Fort Branch JURISDICTION: Full Purpose SIDEWALKS: Sidewalks will be constructed along Webberville Road. VARIANCE: N/A DEPARTMENT COMMENTS: The request is for the approval of 1940 Webberville Road Subdivision, comprised of 5 lots on 1.008 acres (43,908 sf). 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 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. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends disapproval of the plat for the reasons listed in the comment report dated March 17, 2022, and attached as Exhibit C. CASE MANAGER: Cesar Zavala PHONE: 512-974-3404 E-mail: cesar.zavala@austintexas.gov ATTACHMENTS Exhibit A: Vicinity map Exhibit B: Proposed plat Exhibit C: Comment report dated March 17, 2022 1 of 10B-12 E M A R T I N L U T H E R K I N G J R B L V D W E B B E R V I L L E R D PROJECT LOCATION Civil Environmental Planning TBPE No.: 1909 www.swengineers.com 205 Cimarron Park Lp. Suite B Buda, Texas 78610 (512) 312-4336 1940 WEBBERVILLE ROAD SUBDIVISION 1940 WEBBERVILLE ROAD AUSTIN, TX 78721 1940 WEBBERVILLE RD, LLC Date: File: Scale: Tech: Project No.: 05/06/2020 Exhibit N.T.S. LS 0690-004-19 LOCATION MAP Exhibit A2 of 10B-12 Exhibit B3 of 10B-12 4 of 10B-12 CITY OF AUSTIN –DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT SUBDIVISION APPLICATION – MASTER COMMENT REPORT CASE NUMBER: REVISION #: CASE MANAGER: C8-2020-0188.0A 00 UPDATE: Cesar Zavala PHONE #: U1 512-974-3404 PROJECT NAME: LOCATION: 1940 Webberville Road Subdivision 1940 WEBBERVILLE RD SUBMITTAL DATE: March 7, 2022 REPORT DUE DATE:March 17, 2022 FINAL REPORT DATE: STAFF REPORT: This report includes all staff comments received to date concerning your most recent subdivision application submittal. The comments may include requirements, recommendations, or information. The requirements in this report must be addressed by an updated submittal. The subdivision application …
CODE AMENDMENT REVIEW SHEET Amendment: C02-2021-006 Amending Title 25-2(E) 4.3 Vertical Mixed-Use Buildings Description: In response to adopted direction from both the Planning Commission and the City Council, amend certain provisions in City Code related to the voluntary density bonus known as the Vertical Mixed-Use (VMU) program. • Create a new tier in the VMU program that grants up to 30 feet of additional bonus height in exchange for Affordable Housing Community Benefits. • Refine requirements for developments that participate in the VMU program including affordability requirements and general provisions to affirmatively further Fair Housing and inclusion. Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends approval of this amendment. This amendment is supported by adopted policy direction in the Austin Strategic Housing Blueprint as well as the Displacement Mitigation Strategy and the City of Austin’s Fair Housing Action Plan. Board and Commission Actions Code amendment initiated by the Planning Commission on July 27, 2021. Code amendments initiated by the Planning Commission on March 8, 2022. City Council Action Resolution No. 20211118-052 initiated by the City Council on November 18, 2021. City Staff: Sam Tedford Email: sam.tedford@austintexas.gov 3/17/2022 1 of 18B-13 March 17, 2022 Vertical Mixed-Use Code Amendments Staff Report This document provides the Housing and Planning Department staff recommendation and additional context for the Vertical Mixed Use (VMU) program amendments (C02-2021-006) in response to Planning Commission direction adopted on July 27, 2021, and Council Resolution No. 20211118-052. Staff Recommendation Set-Aside Rates and Affordability Levels Staff recommends offering two options for the set-aside rate in the new tier of the VMU program (VMU2) that corresponds to affordability depth or the provision of onsite income-restricted housing. For rental developments, twelve percent of the units should be set-aside as income-restricted to households earning no more than 60% of the Austin- Round Rock MSA Median Family Income or ten percent of the units should be set-aside as income-restricted to households earning no more than 50% of the Austin-Round Rock MSA Median Family Income. For ownership developments, twelve percent of the units should be set-aside as income-restricted to households earning no more than 80% of the Austin-Round Rock MSA Median Family Income or the corresponding value of twelve percent of the units should be paid as a fee in-lieu of onsite income-restricted units. A summary of the staff recommendation for affordability requirements in the Vertical Mixed-Use program is shown in the table below. Amendments to the current code provisions …
CODE AMENDMENT REVIEW SHEET Amendment: C02-2021-006 Amending Title 25-2(E) 4.3 Vertical Mixed-Use Buildings Description: In response to adopted direction from both the Planning Commission and the City Council, amend certain provisions in City Code related to the voluntary density bonus known as the Vertical Mixed-Use (VMU) program. • Create a new tier in the VMU program that grants up to 30 feet of additional bonus height in exchange for Affordable Housing Community Benefits. • Refine requirements for developments that participate in the VMU program including affordability requirements and general provisions to affirmatively further Fair Housing and inclusion. Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends approval of this amendment. This amendment is supported by adopted policy direction in the Austin Strategic Housing Blueprint as well as the Displacement Mitigation Strategy and the City of Austin’s Fair Housing Action Plan. Board and Commission Actions Code amendment initiated by the Planning Commission on July 27, 2021. Code amendments initiated by the Planning Commission on March 8, 2022. City Council Action Resolution No. 20211118-052 initiated by the City Council on November 18, 2021. City Staff: Sam Tedford Email: sam.tedford@austintexas.gov 3/17/2022 1 of 18B-13 March 17, 2022 Vertical Mixed-Use Code Amendments Staff Report This document provides the Housing and Planning Department staff recommendation and additional context for the Vertical Mixed Use (VMU) program amendments (C02-2021-006) in response to Planning Commission direction adopted on July 27, 2021, and Council Resolution No. 20211118-052. Staff Recommendation Set-Aside Rates and Affordability Levels Staff recommends offering two options for the set-aside rate in the new tier of the VMU program (VMU2) that corresponds to affordability depth or the provision of onsite income-restricted housing. For rental developments, twelve percent of the units should be set-aside as income-restricted to households earning no more than 60% of the Austin- Round Rock MSA Median Family Income or ten percent of the units should be set-aside as income-restricted to households earning no more than 50% of the Austin-Round Rock MSA Median Family Income. For ownership developments, twelve percent of the units should be set-aside as income-restricted to households earning no more than 80% of the Austin-Round Rock MSA Median Family Income or the corresponding value of twelve percent of the units should be paid as a fee in-lieu of onsite income-restricted units. A summary of the staff recommendation for affordability requirements in the Vertical Mixed-Use program is shown in the table below. Amendments to the current code provisions …
RESOURCE MANAGEMENT COMMISSION March 22, 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: Jonathan Blackburn, Chair (District 8) Kaiba White, Vice Chair (District 2) Charlotte Davis (District 1) Sam Angoori (District 3) Shane Johnson (District 4) Tom “Smitty” Smith (District 5) Louis Stone (District 6) Dana Harmon (District 9) Rebecca Brenneman (District 10) Lisa Chavarria (Mayor) Vacant (District 7) For more information, please visit: www.austintexas.gov/rmc CALL MEETING TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Speakers who register to speak no later than 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 1. Approve minutes of the February 15, 2022 Meeting of the Resource Management Commission. NEW BUSINESS – CONSENT ( ) = Target Council Meeting Date; [ ] = RCA Type 2. (4/7) [Austin Energy] Approve issuance of a capacity-based incentive to Longhorn Village for the installation of solar electric systems on their facility located at 501 N Quinlan Park Road, Unit 1, Austin, TX 78732, in an amount not to exceed $212,640. 3. (4/7) [Austin Energy] Approve issuance of a capacity-based incentive to Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary for the installation of solar electric systems on their facility located at 106 E. 27th Street, Austin, TX 78712 , in the amount not to exceed $145,920. 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 at least two days (48 hours) before the meeting date. TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. To register for Citizen Communication or for additional information regarding the Resource Management Commission, please email Natasha.Goodwin@austinenergy.com . Natasha Goodwin, Austin Energy, (512)322-6505 or call at 4. (4/7) …
