ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, August 25, 2021 The Environmental Commission convened in a public meeting on Wednesday, August 25, 2021 with Social Distancing Modifications via remote video conferencing. Commissioners in Attendance: Perry Bedford Haris Qureshi Rachel Scott Katie Coyne Audrey Barrett Bixler Linda Guerrero Kevin Ramberg Rick Brimer Commissioners Absent: Pam Thompson Jennifer Bristol Staff in Attendance: Kaela Champlin Sara Hartley Liz Johnston Keith Mars Atha Phillips Naomi Rotramel CALL TO ORDER Chair Guerrero called the meeting to order at 6:04 P.M. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first ten 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. None 1. STAFF BRIEFINGS a. Review of key watershed regulations in City Code Chapter 25-8—Atha Phillips, Environmental Program Coordinator, Watershed Protection Department Item conducted as posted. No action taken. b. Heritage Tree Ordinance 101—Naomi Rotramel, City Arborist, Development Services Department and Keith Mars, Community Tree Preservation Division Manager, Development Services Department 1 2. Item conducted as posted. No action taken. ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION a. Discuss returning to in-person meetings in September and pilot program for hybrid meetings Item conducted as posted. No action taken. b. Refresher on boards and commissions rules Item conducted as posted. No action taken. c. Review the purview of the Environmental Commission Item conducted as posted. No action taken. d. Discuss the Environmental Commission’s goals and objectives for the new calendar year (July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2022) Item conducted as posted. No action taken. ADJOURNMENT Chair Guerrero adjourned the meeting at 9:04 P.M. 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 Kaela Champlin at Watershed Protection Department, at (512) 974-3443 for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Environmental Commission, please contact Kaela Champlin, Watershed Protection Department, at (512) 974-3443. * A member of the public may not address a board or commission at a meeting on an item posted as a briefing, per City Code Section 2-1-144(E). 2
BUILDING AND STANDARDS COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES Date: August 25, 2021 The Building and Standards Commission (BSC) convened remotely via video conference for a regular meeting on Wednesday, August 25, 2021. The meeting was available for viewing live at http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn- live. Commission Members in Attendance: Chair Andrea Freiburger; and, Commissioners: Sade Ogunbode, Wordy Thompson, John Green, Elizabeth Mueller, Timothy Stostad, and Edward Selig; and Ex Officio Commissioner Chief Thomas Vocke. Vice Chair Pablo Avila was absent. Staff in Attendance: Melanie Alley, Code Review Analyst/BSC Coordinator; Robert Moore, Austin Code Division Manager; James Candelas, Program Specialist; Farah Presley, Investigator; Elaine Garrett, Assistant Director; Justin Brummer, Supervisor; Moses Rodriguez, Supervisor; Johnny Serna, Inspector; Eric Gardner, Inspector; Willis Adams Inspector; Lauren Johannes, Assistant City Attorney; Patricia Link, Assistant City Attorney; and Adam Ellis, CTM A/V Technician. CALL TO ORDER Chair Freiburger called the Commission Meeting to order at 6:37 p.m. APPROVAL OF MINUTES A motion was made by Commissioner Green to approve the minutes from the June 23, 2021 regular meeting. The initial motion was allowed to lapse as the result of a request made by Commission Mueller to revise the minutes in order to capture missing information from the final motion regarding 9500 Dessau Road. Commissioner Mueller made a motion to adopt the minutes, with an amendment to incorporate the language missing from the motion made regarding 9500 Dessau Road. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Selig. The motion failed on a 5-1 vote. Commission Thompson voted nay, and Commission Green was off dais. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION Jason Stone and Jarymar, BASTA, provided testimony regarding the current conditions at storm-damaged property 9500 Dessau Road, also known as 9500 Apartments. PUBLIC HEARINGS Returning Cases: 1 E. 12th Street Owner/Appellant Street Address Magnolia Christian Church William & Guisela Morrow 2215 E. Anderson Lane Service Road EB Ghassan A. Karim, LLC 6901 Wentworth Drive, Exterior; and Units A, B & D Case Number(s) 1. CL 2017-111475 The property was represented at the hearing by Mazin Sbaiti, counsel for guardian, and Paul Fletcher, counsel for Lienholder, Randolph-Brooks Federal Credit Union. Chair Freiburger admitted Exhibits 7 and 8A-8X. Commissioner Mueller moved to close the public hearing and adopt Staff’s findings of fact and conclusions of law. Commissioner Mueller also made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Green to adopt Staff’s recommended order for demolition of the primary and accessory structures within 30 days, and authorize the Code Official to …
JOINT INCLUSION COMMITTEE August 25th, 2021 at 3:00 pm VIA VIDEOCONFERENCING CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Hispanic Quality of Life Advisory Commission: Amanda Afifi Alternate: Sharon Vigil Alternate: Johanna Hosking Pulido Early Childhood Council: Raul Alvarez Commission for Women: Flannery Bope Alternate: Rebecca Austen Comission for Seniors: Janee Briesemeister Alternate: Sally VanSickle Human Rights Commission: Jamarr Brown Alternate: Idona Griffith Asian American Quality of Life Commission: Vincent Cobalis Alternate: Hanna Huang Commission on Immigrant Affairs: Karen Crawford (Vice Chair) Alternate: Krystal Gomez Alternate: Charles Curry LGBTQ Quality of Life Commission: Sandra Chavez (Chair) Mayor’s Committee for People with Disability: Robin Orlowski African American Resource Advisory Commission: Gregory Smith Alternate: Joey Gidseg Alternate: Marissa Jones MINUTES CALL TO ORDER Meeting was called to order at 6:05 pm CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 10 speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three- minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Minutes from June 23rd Commissioner Orlowski motions to approve the minutes. Seconded by Commissioner Austen. Approved unanimously. Commissioner Smith abstains. 2. PRESENTATIONS a) Presentations from Economic Development Department a. David Grey, Disaster Relief b. Kim Carson & Melissa Alvarado, Hotel Occupancy & Creative Space Assistance Program b) Presentation from Carol Johnson from Civil Rights Office 3. OLD BUSINESS a) Discussion and possible action on Compassion 2020 Compassion Contract 1. Moved by Commissioner Alvarez and seconded by Commissioner. Commissioner Smith abstains. Vote passes. b) Discussion on how JIC is explained to people with disabilities c) Discussion on 2021 – 2022 FY budget updates from the City of Austin 1. Budget Information Sheet (Item #44 on City of Austin website) 4. NEW BUSINESS a) Discussion of future Committee meetings and the requirement to meet in-person b) Discussion of 2021 Annual Review Report FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT Meeting adjourned at 5:34 pm. 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 Enakshi Ganguly at the Equity Office, at (512) 987 – 1569 or enakshi.ganguly@austintexas.gov for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Joint Inclusion …
JOINT INCLUSION COMMITTEE August 25th, 2021 at 3:00 pm VIA VIDEOCONFERENCING CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Hispanic Quality of Life Advisory Commission: Amanda Afifi Alternate: Sharon Vigil Alternate: Johanna Hosking Pulido Early Childhood Council: Raul Alvarez Commission for Women: Flannery Bope Alternate: Rebecca Austen Comission for Seniors: Janee Briesemeister Alternate: Sally VanSickle Human Rights Commission: Jamarr Brown Alternate: Idona Griffith Asian American Quality of Life Commission: Vincent Cobalis Alternate: Hanna Huang Commission on Immigrant Affairs: Karen Crawford (Vice Chair) Alternate: Krystal Gomez Alternate: Charles Curry LGBTQ Quality of Life Commission: Sandra Chavez (Chair) Mayor’s Committee for People with Disability: Robin Orlowski African American Resource Advisory Commission: Gregory Smith Alternate: Joey Gidseg Alternate: Marissa Jones MINUTES CALL TO ORDER Meeting was called to order at 3:05 pm CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 10 speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three- minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Minutes from June 23rd Commissioner Orlowski motions to approve the minutes. Seconded by Commissioner Austen. Approved unanimously. Commissioner Smith abstains. 2. PRESENTATIONS a) Presentations from Economic Development Department a. David Grey, Disaster Relief b. Kim Carson & Melissa Alvarado, Hotel Occupancy & Creative Space Assistance Program b) Presentation from Carol Johnson from Civil Rights Office 3. OLD BUSINESS a) Discussion and possible action on Compassion 2020 Compassion Contract 1. Moved by Commissioner Alvarez and seconded by Commissioner. Commissioner Smith abstains. Vote passes. b) Discussion on how JIC is explained to people with disabilities c) Discussion on 2021 – 2022 FY budget updates from the City of Austin 1. Budget Information Sheet (Item #44 on City of Austin website) 4. NEW BUSINESS a) Discussion of future Committee meetings and the requirement to meet in-person b) Discussion of 2021 Annual Review Report FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT Meeting adjourned at 5:34 pm. 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 Enakshi Ganguly at the Equity Office, at (512) 987 – 1569 or enakshi.ganguly@austintexas.gov for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Joint Inclusion …
Item 1 JOINT SUSTAINABILITY COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES REGULAR MEETING August 25, 2021 The Joint Sustainability Committee convened in a meeting on August 25, 2021 via videoconferencing. Chair Kaiba White called the Board Meeting to order at 5:41 pm. Board Members in Attendance: Kaiba White Chair, David Carroll, Diana Wheeler, Alexis Taylor, Fisayo Fadelu, Solveij Rosa Praxis, Alberta Phillips Board Members Absent: Katie Coyne Vice-Chair, Melissa Rothrock, Karen Magid, Karen Hadden City Staff in Attendance: Zach Baumer, Phoebe Romero, Marc Coudert CALL TO ORDER CITIZEN COMMUNICATION The speakers who registered in advance for public comment have three minutes each to address items on the agenda at this time. • None 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a) July 28, 2021 meeting of the Joint Sustainability Committee • Motion to approve (Commissioner Wheeler), second (Commissioner Taylor). Commissioner Phillips was off the dais and this vote did not take place. 2. NEW BUSINESS a) Discussion on upcoming in-person JSC meetings (Discussion and/or possible action) • Commissioners discussed alternative locations, such as Austin Energy Town Lake, Austin Energy HQ at Mueller, or the Permitting and Development Center for meetings given lack of availability at City Hall • Discussion on looking into the possibility of hybrid meetings and/or meetings outside b) Austin Climate Equity Plan Implementation (Discussion and/or possible action) • Did not get to this item due to lack of quorum c) Update on Climate Resilience and Resilience Hubs— Marc Coudert, Office of Sustainability – (Discussion and/or possible action) • Addressed this item prior to 2b • Incorporated community feedback into process, developed cost estimates based off national projects, and provided an overview for spending American Rescue Plan funding • Resilience hubs would serve as community hubs most of the time, and don’t replace comprehensive emergency management planning • Commissioners discussed the importance of engaging the business community and other City departments, questions regarding cost estimates, developing an estimate of how many community members will be served by process, and the importance and support for direct financial assistance to communities d) Commission members report back on any relevant discussions from their respective boards and commissions – (Discussion and/or possible action) • Did not get to this item due to lack of quorum FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS • None discussed Commissioner Phillips and Commissioner Praxis left the dais; meeting ended without reaching all items. Motion to adjourn (Commissioner White) Meeting adjourns at 6:47 pm ADJOURNMENT The City of …
City of Austin Housing and Plannin g Department P.O. Box 1088, Austin, TX 78767 -1088 (512) 974-3100 ♦ Fax (512) 974-3112 ♦ www .c ity o fau s tin .o rg/ h ou s in g MEMORANDUM TO: FROM: DATE: RE: Request Todd W. Shaw, Chair & Planning Commission Members Maureen Meredith, Senior Planner, Inclusive Planning Division Heather Chaffin, Senior Planner, Zoning & Urban Design Division August 17, 2021 August 24, 2021 Planning Commission – Staff Postponement NPA-2021-0029.01.SH_1021 E. St. Johns Ave. C14-2021-0005.SH_1021 E. St. Johns Ave. Staff requests a postponement of the above-referenced cases to the September 14, 2021 hearing date to allow time to work with the applicant on any updates regarding the cases. Maureen Meredith Attachments: Plan Amendment map of property Zoning map of property 1 of 3B-1 2 of 3B-1 3 of 3B-1
City of Austin Housing and Plannin g Department P.O. Box 1088, Austin, TX 78767 -1088 (512) 974-3100 ♦ Fax (512) 974-3112 ♦ www .c ity o fau s tin .o rg/ h ou s in g MEMORANDUM TO: FROM: DATE: RE: Request Todd W. Shaw, Chair & Planning Commission Members Maureen Meredith, Senior Planner, Inclusive Planning Division Heather Chaffin, Senior Planner, Zoning & Urban Design Division August 17, 2021 August 24, 2021 Planning Commission – Staff Postponement NPA-2021-0029.01.SH_1021 E. St. Johns Ave. C14-2021-0005.SH_1021 E. St. Johns Ave. Staff requests a postponement of the above-referenced cases to the September 14, 2021 hearing date to allow time to work with the applicant on any updates regarding the cases. Maureen Meredith Attachments: Plan Amendment map of property Zoning map of property 1 of 3B-2 2 of 3B-2 3 of 3B-2
MEMORANDUM ************************************************************************ TO: Todd Shaw, Chair Planning Commission Members FROM: Wendy Rhoades, Principal Planner Maureen Meredith, Senior Planner Housing and Planning Department August 16, 2021 DATE: RE: NPA-2021-0020.01 – Shelby Lane Residences (Plan Amendment Case) C14-2021-0015 – Shelby Lane Residences (Rezoning Case) Request for Indefinite Postponement by Staff ************************************************************************ The Staff requests an indefinite postponement of the above-referenced neighborhood plan amendment and rezoning cases. The Applicant has submitted a traffic impact analysis to the Austin Transportation Department (ATD) for review and ATD has issued an initial set of comments. An indefinite postponement will provide the Applicant time to respond to Staff comments, and Staff time to evaluate the additional information submitted and prepare recommendations for each case. Renotification of both cases will be required. Attachment: Map of Property 1 of 2B-3 ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! 05-0107 ! ! RIAL\W A R E H C14-70-001 LI-NP G AININ R T O U S E S T N E M Y O L P M E MINI- STORAGE S C 1 34 7-0 9 P S ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! MOBILE HOM E PARK MH-NP C14-2019-0018 ! ( ! ( ! ! ( ! ! ! SF-2-NP ! ! SP- 97 -0 3 41 CS LI-CO-NP 05-0107 ( 1 0 70-0 7 4 83-2 LI-NP LI-CO-NP W HSE IN D U ST O FF C. R A W K R A S P S E SIN U B AUTO S ALVA G E 83-312 70-001 OFFICES CAR SALES T O S G TIA N A S LI-PDA-NP CAFETERIA AUTO REPAIR HOTEL 70-001 SP-98-0045C AUTO RENTALS LI-NP E ST ELM O R D I N D U S T R I A L B L V D LI-PDA-NP C14-05-0107.01 05-0107 05-0107 MINI-WHSE PIPE CO. BO DY SH OP STONE SUPPLY CONCRETE PLANT C 54 1 P-03-0 S S HIC P A R G O H LIT 05-0107 LI-CO-NP 94-96 RECORDING LI-NP STUDIO E ST ELM O R D WAREHOUSES LI-NP W H S E M AT E ST O R RIA L A G E S P91-0078 C 77-186 70-01 05-0107 CS-MU-CO-NP SP-05-1285C N Y O L R R E T SP-05-1231C R E E T G RID N E E R …
MEMORANDUM ************************************************************************ TO: Todd Shaw, Chair Planning Commission Members FROM: Wendy Rhoades, Principal Planner Maureen Meredith, Senior Planner Housing and Planning Department August 16, 2021 DATE: RE: NPA-2021-0020.01 – Shelby Lane Residences (Plan Amendment Case) C14-2021-0015 – Shelby Lane Residences (Rezoning Case) Request for Indefinite Postponement by Staff ************************************************************************ The Staff requests an indefinite postponement of the above-referenced neighborhood plan amendment and rezoning cases. The Applicant has submitted a traffic impact analysis to the Austin Transportation Department (ATD) for review and ATD has issued an initial set of comments. An indefinite postponement will provide the Applicant time to respond to Staff comments, and Staff time to evaluate the additional information submitted and prepare recommendations for each case. Renotification of both cases will be required. Attachment: Map of Property 1 of 2B-4 ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! 05-0107 ! ! RIAL\W A R E H C14-70-001 LI-NP G AININ R T O U S E S T N E M Y O L P M E MINI- STORAGE S C 1 34 7-0 9 P S ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! MOBILE HOM E PARK MH-NP C14-2019-0018 ! ( ! ( ! ! ( ! ! ! SF-2-NP ! ! SP- 97 -0 3 41 CS LI-CO-NP 05-0107 ( 1 0 70-0 7 4 83-2 LI-NP LI-CO-NP W HSE IN D U ST O FF C. R A W K R A S P S E SIN U B AUTO S ALVA G E 83-312 70-001 OFFICES CAR SALES T O S G TIA N A S LI-PDA-NP CAFETERIA AUTO REPAIR HOTEL 70-001 SP-98-0045C AUTO RENTALS LI-NP E ST ELM O R D I N D U S T R I A L B L V D LI-PDA-NP C14-05-0107.01 05-0107 05-0107 MINI-WHSE PIPE CO. BO DY SH OP STONE SUPPLY CONCRETE PLANT C 54 1 P-03-0 S S HIC P A R G O H LIT 05-0107 LI-CO-NP 94-96 RECORDING LI-NP STUDIO E ST ELM O R D WAREHOUSES LI-NP W H S E M AT E ST O R RIA L A G E S P91-0078 C 77-186 70-01 05-0107 CS-MU-CO-NP SP-05-1285C N Y O L R R E T SP-05-1231C R E E T G RID N E E R …
Planning Commission: August 24, 2021 NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN AMENDMENT REVIEW SHEET NEIGHORHOOD PLAN: North Lamar Combined (North Lamar) CASE#: NPA-2021-0026.01 DATE FILED: March 12, 2021 (In-cycle, with winter storm deadline extension) 10609, 10611, 10613, 10615 Brownie Drive (Tract 1) and 10610, 10612, 10614 Middle Fiskville Road (Tract 2) PROJECT NAME: Grady & Brownie Mixed Use PC DATE: August 24, 2021 July 27, 2021 July 13, 2021 June 8, 2021 ADDRESS/ES: DISTRICT AREA: 4 SITE AREA: 1.79 acres OWNER/APPLICANT: Grady & Brownie Investments, LLC AGENT: Thrower Design (Ron Thrower & Victoria Haase) CASE MANAGER: Maureen Meredith, Housing & Planning Dept. PHONE: (512) 974-2695 STAFF EMAIL: Maureen.Meredith@austintexas.gov TYPE OF AMENDMENT: Change in Future Land Use Designation From: Single Family (Tract 1) & Neighborhood Commercial (Tract 2) To: Mixed Use Base District Zoning Change Related Zoning Case: C14-2021-0039 From: SF-3-NP and LR-NP NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN ADOPTION DATE: June 24, 2010 To: MF-4-NP and CS-MU-NP 1 1 of 47B-5 Planning Commission: August 24, 2021 PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: August 24, 2021 – (action pending) July 27, 2021 – After discussion postponement, the case was postponed to August 24, 2021 to allow the applicant to work with the neighborhood. [G. Cox – 1st; C. Llanes Pulido – 2nd] Vote: 10-0 [P. Howard, T. Shaw and J. Thompson absent]. July 13, 2021 – Postponed to July 27, 2021 at the request of the neighborhood on the consent agenda. [C. Hempel – 1st; Y. Flores – 2nd] Vote: 8-0 [A. Azar, P. Howard, S. R. Praxis, C. Llanes Pulido and R. Schneider absent]. June 8, 2021 – Postponed to July 13, 2021 at the request of the neighborhood on the consent agenda. [A. Azar – 1st; J. Mushtaler – 2nd] Vote: 11-0 [Y. Flores and J. Shieh absent]. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff supports the applicant’s request to change the future land use map from Single Family and Neighborhood Commercial land to Mixed Use land use. BASIS FOR STAFF’S RECOMMENDATION: The property has frontage along the north side of Brownie Drive (Tract 1) and has frontage (Tract 2) along Middle Fiskville Road which runs along the I.H.-35 frontage road. Mixed Use land use appropriate in this location. The plan document supports new, higher density residential development to be located along major roadways. The property is proposed for a multifamily development with a possibility for commercial uses on Tract 2. The proposed residential uses will provide new housing options for the planning area …
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET CASE: C14-2021-0039 (Grady & Brownie Mixed Use) DISTRICT: 4 ZONING FROM: Tract 1: SF-3-NP Tract 2: LR-NP TO: Tract 1: MF-4-NP Tract 2: CS-MU-NP ADDRESS: 10609, 10611, 10613, 10615 Brownie Drive and 10610, 10612, 10614 Middle Fiskville Road SITE AREA: Tract 1: 1.03 acres Tract 2: 0.76 acres 1.795 acres (78,211.98 sq. ft.) PROPERTY OWNER: Grady & Brownie Investments LLC (Saleem Memon) AGENT: Thrower Design (A. Ron Thrower) CASE MANAGER: Sherri Sirwaitis (512-974-3057, sherri.sirwaitis@austintexas.gov) STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends MF-2-NP, Multifamily Residence-Low Density District- Neighborhood Plan Combining District, zoning for Tract 1 and LR-MU-NP, Neighborhood Commercial-Mixed Use-Neighborhood Plan Combining District, zoning for Tract 2. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: June 8, 2021: Postponed to July 13, 2021 at the neighborhood's request by consent (11-0); A. Azhar-1st, J. Mushtaler-2nd. July 13, 2021: Postponed to July 27, 2021 at a neighbor's request by consent (8-0, A. Azhar, P. Howard, S. Praxis, C. Llanes-Pulido, R. Schneider - absent); C. Hempel-1st, Y. Flores-2nd. July 27, 2021: Postponed to August 24, 2021 at the neighborhood's request (10-0); G. Cox-1st, C. Llanes-Pulido-2nd. August 24, 2021 CITY COUNCIL ACTION: ORDINANCE NUMBER: 1 of 41B-6 C14-2021-0039 ISSUES: N/A CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: 2 The property in question consists of seven undeveloped lots located between Brownie Drive and Middle Fiskville Road at East Grady Drive. The lots to the north, across Grady Drive, are zoned SF-3-NP and LR-NP respectively and are undeveloped. Further to the north, is a manufacturing facility (former Golfsmith site) with IP-NP and CS-NP zoning. To the south and east along Brownie Drive are single-family residences zoned SF-2-NP and SF-3-NP. Along Middle Fiskville Road to the south, there are commercial uses (Third Coast Auto Sales Group) with LR-NP and CS-NP zoning. The applicant is requesting MF-4-NP zoning for Tract 1 and CS-MU-NP zoning for Tract 2 to allow for the development of residential dwelling units at the periphery of an established neighborhood and commercial uses fronting IH-35/Middle Fiskville Road (please see Applicant’s Request Letter – Exhibit C). In 2010, the North Lamar Combined Neighborhood Plan was devised for this area of the City. The neighborhood plan recommended Single-Family fronting Brownie Drive and Neighborhood Commercial fronting Middle Fiskville Road on the future land use map for this property (please see North Lamar Combined NP FLUM – Exhibit D). On June 24, 2010, the City Council approved the North Lamar Combined Neighborhood Plan along with accompanying …
C14-2021-0009 1 ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET CASE: C14-2021-0009 – 1725 Toomey DISTRICT: 5 ZONING FROM: CS TO: MF-6 ADDRESS: 1725 Toomey Road SITE AREA: 0.90 Acres PROPERTY OWNER: 1725 Toomey LLC AGENT: Drenner Group (Amanda Swor) CASE MANAGER: Kate Clark (512-974-1237, kate.clark@austintexas.gov) STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends multifamily residence highest density (MF-6) district zoning. For a summary of the basis of staff’s recommendation, see page 2 and 3. SMALL AREA PLANNING JOINT COMMITTEE June 2, 2021 Forwarded to Planning Commission without a Recommendation. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: August 24, 2021 Scheduled for Planning Commission July 27, 2021 Approved neighborhood’s request to postpone to August 24, 2021 on the consent agenda. Vote: 10-0. [Commissioner Schneider - 1st, Commissioner Azhar - 2nd; Chair Shaw and Commissioners Howard and Thompson were absent]. July 13, 2021 Approved neighborhood’s request to postpone to July 27, 2021 on the consent agenda. Vote: 8-0. [Vice Chair Hempel - 1st, Commissioner Flores - 2nd; Commissioners Azhar, Howard, Rosa Praxis, Llanes Pulido and Schneider were absent]. CITY COUNCIL ACTION: August 26, 2021 Scheduled for City Council July 29, 2021 Approved staff’s request to postpone to August 26, 2021 on the consent agenda. Vote: 11-0. 1 of 47B-7 C14-2021-0009 2 ORDINANCE NUMBER: ISSUES Staff has received comments in opposition and in favor of this rezoning request. For all written or emailed comments, please see Exhibit C: Correspondence Received. Separate from and prior to this rezoning case being submitted, a tree permit (2020-127211 TP) was filed and approved to remove a heritage tree at this property. The following is a summary of the application timeline from the Community Tree Preservation Division: The application was received on September 4, 2020 and included detailed photographs and a narrative report from a private Certified Arborist. These materials demonstrated the damage to the structure that was caused by the tree. The application also cited internal decay as a cause for concern and was statutorily disapproved pending documentation that supported that claim. On November 16, 2020 a tomography report from Tree Associates, LLC and completed International Society of Arboriculture tree risk assessment form were submitted to the City for further review. It was determined that the damage that was being caused to the structure (the roof of the apartment complex had been physically deformed by the upper stem of the tree), combined with the evidence of the presence of less-sound wood in the lower stem and …
C14-2021-0115 1 ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET CASE: C14-2021-0115 – Clawson Heights Residential DISTRICT: 5 ZONING FROM: SF-3 TO: SF-5 ADDRESS: 4009 & 4011 Clawson Road SITE AREA: 1.0 acre PROPERTY OWNER: Clawson Heights LLC (Frank Gordon) AGENT: Thrower Design (Ron Thrower) CASE MANAGER: Kate Clark (512-974-1237, kate.clark@austintexas.gov) STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends urban family residence (SF-5) district zoning. For a summary of the basis of staff’s recommendation, see page 2. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: August 24, 2021 Scheduled for Planning Commission CITY COUNCIL ACTION: September 30, 2021 To be Scheduled for City Council ORDINANCE NUMBER: ISSUES There are no known issues at this time. Staff has received comments in favor of this rezoning request. For all written or emailed comments, please see Exhibit C: Correspondence Received. CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: This site is located on the east side of Clawson Road and consists of two lots totaling approximately 1.0 acre in size. It is currently developed with two single-family buildings, one on each lot. One of the buildings is unoccupied and the other has a tenant that is aware redevelopment of the property is possible. Current adjacent zoning to the site consists of SF-3 on the north, east and south. Across Clawson Road to the west is SF-6 and SF-3 zoned properties. Please see Exhibit A: Zoning Map and Exhibit B: Aerial Map. 1 of 11B-8 C14-2021-0115 2 Per the applicant’s rezoning application, they are requesting SF-5 to construct up 10 units. This site is located within the South Lamar Combined NP Area and does not have an adopted future land use map (FLUM). BASIS OF RECOMMENDATION: 1. The proposed zoning should be consistent with the purpose statement of the district sought; Zoning changes should promote compatibility with adjacent and nearby uses. The purpose statement for the SF-5 base zoning district states the following: A duplex, two- family, townhouse, or condominium residential use is permitted in an SF-5 district under development standards that maintain single family neighborhood characteristics. Rezoning this property to SF-5 would be consistent with the zoning district’s purpose statement and maintain compatibility with adjacent land uses. EXISTING ZONING AND LAND USES: Zoning Land Uses Site North South East West SF-3 SF-3 SF-3 SF-3 Single-family Single-family Single-family Single-family SF-6 and SF-3 Multi-family (condominium) and Single-family NEIGHBORHOOD PLANNING AREA: South Lamar Combined NP Area - South Lamar (suspended) TIA: TIA shall be required at the time of site plan if …
C14-2021-0111 1 ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET CASE: C14-2021-0111– Parcel 1, 300/301 Pressler, & 1505 W 3rd St DISTRICT: 9 ZONING FROM: CS-CO-NP TO: LI-PDA-NP ADDRESS: 301 Pressler Street SITE AREA: 1.072 acres (46,696 sq. ft.) PROPERTY OWNER: Pressler RRI, LP (Donald J. Reese) AGENT: Husch Blackwell LLP, (Nikelle Meade) CASE MANAGER Mark Graham (512-974-3574, mark.graham@austintexas.gov ) STAFF RECOMMENDATION: The staff recommendation is to grant limited industrial services – planned development area – neighborhood plan (LI-PDA-NP) combining district zoning. The PDA establishes the CS-MU district for uses and site development regulations, additional conditional and prohibited uses, parking reductions, setback reductions and additional height, as enumerated on pages 4 and 5. For a summary of the basis of staff’s recommendation, see case manager comments on pages 6 and 7. SMALL AREA PLANNING JOINT COMMITTEE August 16, 2021: APPROVED THE STAFF RECOMMENDATION TO GRANT LI PDA- NP COMBINING DISTRICT AND RECOMMEND EMPHASIZING OPEN SPACE, MINIMIZING SUBSURFACE ENVIRONMENTAL DISRUPTION AND MAXIMIZING ACCESS TO PARKLAND. [MUSHTALER; SHIEH- 2ND] (4-0) MEMBERS C. ACOSTA, E. RAY, AND P. HOWARD – ABSENT PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: August 24, 2021: CITY COUNCIL ACTION: September 30, 2021 1 of 26B-9 C14-2021-0111 2 ORDINANCE NUMBER: 2 of 26B-9 C14-2021-0111 3 ISSUES The project area is within the Waterfront Overlay and was reviewed by the Small Area Plan Joint Commission on August 16, 2021, prior to Planning Commission. A height variance, increasing maximum building height from 60 feet to 75 feet was approved by the Board of Adjustment on Monday June 14, 2021 (see attachment D: BOA Decision Sheet) prior to the Applicant’s submittal of the Zoning Application. Parking reductions proposed in the PDA have been reviewed by the Austin Transportation Department. (see Exhibit F) CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: There are three case numbers assigned to one development project. Parcels are separated by rights-of-way but will be developed and operated as a single development. Parcel 1 is case C14- 2021-0111; Parcel 2 is C14-2021-0112; and Parcel 3 is C14-2021-0113. Location and Access The three rezoning tracts are all south of the active Union Pacific railroad tracks. Vehicle access to the development will be from both Pressler and Paul Streets. Since those accesses rely on at- grade railroad crossings, there will be safety arms that lower across the streets as trains approach. The applicant is proposing to connect public sidewalk access to the park through the development from both streets. Site and Surrounding …
C14-2021-0112 1 ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET CASE: C14-2021-0112– Parcel 2, 300/301 Pressler, & 1505 W 3rd St DISTRICT: 9 ZONING FROM: CS-CO-NP TO: LI-PDA-NP ADDRESS: 300 Pressler Street, 1409 & 1501 West 3rd Street SITE AREA: 1.170 acres (50,963 sq. ft.) PROPERTY OWNER: Pressler RRI, LP (Donald J. Reese) AGENT: Husch Blackwell LLP, (Nikelle Meade) CASE MANAGER Mark Graham (512-974-3574, mark.graham@austintexas.gov ) STAFF RECOMMENDATION: The staff recommendation is to grant limited industrial service – planned development area – neighborhood plan (LI-PDA-NP) combining district zoning. The PDA establishes the CS- MU district for uses and site development regulations, additional conditional and prohibited use, parking reductions, setback reductions and additional height, as enumerated on pages 4 and 5. For a summary of the basis of staff’s recommendation, see case manager comments on page 2. SMALL AREA PLANNING JOINT COMMITTEE August 16, 2021: APPROVED THE STAFF RECOMMENDATION TO GRANT LI PDA-NP COMBINING DISTRICT AND RECOMMEND EMPHASIZING OPEN SPACE, MINIMIZING SUBSURFACE ENVIRONMENTAL DISRUPTION AND MAXIMIZING ACCESS TO PARKLAND. [MUSHTALER; SHIEH- 2ND] (4-0) MEMBERS C. ACOSTA, E. RAY, AND P. HOWARD – ABSENT PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: August 24, 2021: CITY COUNCIL ACTION: September 30, 2021 ORDINANCE NUMBER: 1 of 25 C14-2021-0112 2 ISSUES The project area is within the Waterfront Overlay and was reviewed by the Small Area Plan Joint Commission on August 16, 2021, prior to Planning Commission. A height variance, increasing maximum building height from 60 feet to 75 feet was approved by the Board of Adjustment on Monday June 14, 2021 (see attachment D: BOA Decision Sheet) prior to the Applicant’s submittal of the Zoning Application. Parking reductions proposed in the PDA are being reviewed by the Austin Transportation Department. CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: There are three case numbers assigned to one development project. Parcels are separated by rights-of-way but will be developed and operated as a single development. Parcel 1 is case C14- 2021-0111; Parcel 2 is C14-2021-0112; and Parcel 3 is C14-2021-0113. Location and Access The three rezoning tracts are all south of the active Union Pacific railroad tracks. Vehicle access to the development will be from both Pressler and Paul Streets. Since those accesses rely on at- grade railroad crossings, there will be safety arms that lower across the streets as trains approach. The applicant is proposing to connect public sidewalk access to the park through the development from both streets. Site and Surrounding Area Parcel 2 is …
C14-2021-0113 1 ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET CASE: C14-2021-0113– Parcel 3, 300/301 Pressler, & 1505 W 3rd St DISTRICT: 9 ZONING FROM: LI-CO-NP TO: LI-PDA-NP ADDRESS: 1505 West 3rd Street SITE AREA: 0.947 acres (41,257 sq. ft.) PROPERTY OWNER: Pressler RRI, LP (Donald J. Reese) AGENT: Husch Blackwell LLP, (Nikelle Meade) CASE MANAGER Mark Graham (512-974-3574, mark.graham@austintexas.gov ) STAFF RECOMMENDATION: The staff recommendation is to grant limited industrial service – planned development area -neighborhood plan (LI-PDA-NP) combining district zoning. The PDA establishes the CS- MU district for uses and site development regulations, additional conditional and prohibited uses, parking reductions, setback reductions and additional height, as enumerated on pages 4 and 5. For a summary of the basis of staff’s recommendation, see case manager comments on pages 6 and 7. SMALL AREA PLANNING JOINT COMMITTEE August 16, 2021: APPROVED THE STAFF RECOMMENDATION TO GRANT LI PDA-NP COMBINING DISTRICT AND RECOMMEND EMPHASIZING OPEN SPACE, MINIMIZING SUBSURFACE ENVIRONMENTAL DISRUPTION AND MAXIMIZING ACCESS TO PARKLAND. [MUSHTALER; SHIEH- 2ND] (4-0) MEMBERS C. ACOSTA, E. RAY, AND P. HOWARD – ABSENT PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: August 24, 2021: CITY COUNCIL ACTION: September 30, 2021 ORDINANCE NUMBER: 1 of 24B-11 C14-2021-0113 2 ISSUES The project area is within the Waterfront Overlay and was reviewed by the Small Area Plan Joint Commission on August 16, 2021, prior to Planning Commission. A height variance, increasing maximum building height from 60 feet to 75 feet was approved by the Board of Adjustment on Monday June 14, 2021 (see attachment D: BOA Decision Sheet) prior to the Applicant’s submittal of the Zoning Application. Parking reductions proposed in the PDA have been reviewed by the Austin Transportation Department. (see Exhibit F) CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: There are three case numbers assigned to one development project. Parcels are separated by rights-of-way but will be developed and operated as a single development. Parcel 1 is case C14- 2021-0111; Parcel 2 is C14-2021-0112; and Parcel 3 is C14-2021-0113. Location and Access The three rezoning tracts are all south of the active Union Pacific railroad tracks. Vehicle access to the development will be from both Pressler and Paul Streets. Since those accesses rely on at- grade railroad crossings, there will be safety arms that lower across the streets as trains approach. The applicant is proposing to connect public sidewalk access to the park through the development from both streets. Site and Surrounding Area Parcel 3 is a …
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET DISTRICT: 7 CASE: C14-2021-0101(Verde Square) ADDRESS: 10401 1/2, 10431, 10435, 10505, and 10509 Burnet Road ZONING FROM: NBG-CMU-NP TO: NBG-CMU(Gateway Zone)-NP SITE AREA: 6.22 acres PROPERTY OWNER: 27 Real Estate Ventures, L.P. (J. Anthony Precourt) AGENT: Armbrust & Brown, PLLC (Richard T. Suttle, Jr.) CASE MANAGER: Sherri Sirwaitis (512-974-3057, sherri.sirwaitis@austintexas.gov) STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends NBG-CMU-NP, North Burnet/Gateway-Commercial Mixed Use- Gateway Zone-Neighborhood Plan, district zoning. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: August 24, 2021 CITY COUNCIL ACTION: ORDINANCE NUMBER: 1 of 28B-12 C14-2021-0101 2 ISSUES: N/A CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: The property in question consists of five vacant parcels that make up a 6+ acre site fronting onto Burnet Road. It is located to the west of the Q2 Soccer Stadium (home of the Austin FC) and is bisected by Bright Verde Way, which runs east-west through the property and provides access from Burnet Road to the stadium. The lot to the north is zoned NBG-CMU- NP and contains a billboard, a surface parking area and an automotive repair use (Discount Tire). To the south, there is the Travis County Precinct 2 office, construction sales and services uses (Lighting Inc., Austin Window Fashions, Affinity Design), a multifamily complex (Windsor Burnet), and office/warehouse development (McKalla Business Park) that are also zoned NBG-CMU-NP. To the east of this site is an outdoor entertainment use (Q2 Stadium) zoned LI-PDA-NP. Across Burnet Road to the west, there is a research and development use (University of Texas JJ Pickle Research Campus). The applicant is requesting to rezone the property from NBG-NP (CMU Subdistrict) to NBG-NP (CMU-Gateway Zone Subdistrict) to redevelop the site with a mixed-use project that will include approximately 386,000 square feet of office space, 33,900 square feet of retail uses, a 160-key hotel, and 280 multi-family residential units (please see Applicant’s Request Letter-Exhibit C). The CMU subdistrict allows an FAR of 3:1 and a maximum building height of up to 180 feet, with development bonuses. Whereas the CMU-Gateway Zone subdistrict allows for an FAR of 8:1 and a maximum building height of up of 308 feet, with development bonuses (please see North Burnet Gateway - CMU subdistrict General Site Development Standards-Exhibit D). Therefore, the proposed CMU-Gateway Zone subdistrict will allow for higher height and density development on this property adjacent to the new Austin FC Soccer Stadium. The staff is recommending the applicant’s request of North Burnet Gateway-Neighborhood Plan (CMU-Gateway Zone Subdistrict) …
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET CASE: C14-2021-0017 – 5708 Springdale Road DISTRICT: 1 ZONING FROM: GR-NP TO: GR-MU-NP ADDRESS: 5708 Springdale Road SITE AREA: 1.28 acres (55,756.8 sq. ft.) PROPERTY OWNER: Willie C. Lewis AGENT: Drenner Group, PC (Leah Bojo) CASE MANAGER: Mark Graham (512-974-3574, mark.graham@austintexas.gov) STAFF RECOMMENDATION: The Staff recommendation is to grant community commercial – mixed use – neighborhood plan (GR-MU-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: August 24, 2021: August 10, 2021: July 27, 2021: JUNE 8, 2021: APPROVED POSTPONEMENT REQUEST BY THE APPLICANT TO AUGUST 24, 2021, BY CONSENT. [J. THOMPSON, P. HOWARD 2ND] (7-0) COMMISSIONERS J. CONNOLLY, VICE CHAIR HEMPEL, J. MUSHTALER, ,AND R. SCHNEIDER – ABSENT.C. LLANES PULIDO AND J. SHIEH OFF THE DAIS. APPROVED POSTPONEMENT REQUEST BY THE APPLICANT TO AUGUST 10, 2021, BY CONSENT. [R. SCHNEIDER, A. AZHAR – 2ND] (10-0) CHAIRMAN SHAW, P. HOWARD AND J. THOMPSON – ABSENT. APPROVED POSTPONEMENT REQUEST BY THE NEIGHBORHOOD TO JULY 27, BY CONSENT. [A. AZHAR, J. MUSHTALER – 2ND] (11-0) COMMISSIONERS Y. FLORES AND J. SHIEH – ABSENT. May 11, 2021: APPROVED A POSTPONEMENT REQUEST BY THE APPLICANT TO JUNE 8, 2021, BY CONSENT. [G. COX, A. AZHAR – 2ND] (12-0) T. SHAW – ABSENT B-131 of 36 C14-2021-0017 2 July 29, 2021: APPROVED POSTPONEMENT REQUEST BY STAFF TO AUGUST 26, 2021. June 10, 2021: APPROVED POSTPONEMENT REQUEST BY STAFF TO JULY 29, 2021. VOTE 11- 0. CITY COUNCIL ACTION: August 26, 2021: ORDINANCE NUMBER: ISSUES There is a Valid Petition on this case. The calculations show that there is a Valid Petition with more than 20% of the ownership in the buffer area in opposition to the rezoning request. A valid petition changes the required votes at 3rd and Final Reading of City Council to a super majority to grant the zoning change. That petitioner’s letter appears in the correspondence attached to the Staff Report. The letter states a preference that other businesses occupy the community commercial (GR) zoned tract. Other residents of the neighborhood also contacted staff to express a preference for commercial uses that would add places of interest for the community. There are two businesses on adjacent lots, one is a café, the other is a performance venue. CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: The rezoning tract is a 1.28-acre (about 55,756 sq. ft) tract of …
