From: To: Cc: Subject: Date: Mike McHone Rivera, Andrew "Mike McHone" 4802 South Congress; SP 2019-0600C Thursday, March 4, 2021 9:28:29 AM *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** Mr. Rivera, Please accept this email as our request to post pone the Fee-in-Lieu of Parkland Dedication item posted for the March 9th Planning Commission meeting to the March 23rd Planning Commission meeting. We have ongoing discussions with the parties involved. Best regards, Mike McHone Cell: 512-554-8440 CAUTION: This email was received at the City of Austin, from an EXTERNAL source. Please use caution when clicking links or opening attachments. If you believe this to be a malicious and/or phishing email, please forward this email to cybersecurity@austintexas.gov.
APPEAL TO PLANNING COMMISISON PARKLAND REQUIREMENT REVIEW SHEET 3 March 9, 2021 CS-MU-CO-NP Wilder 4802 South Congress Avenue Planning Commission: February 9, 2021 postponed South Congress Combined (West Congress Neighborhood) Mike McHone Rivera Engineering (Michael Rivera) 4802 LLC (Mitch Ely) CASE NUMBER: SP-2019-0600C Parks Board: January 26, 2021 CASE NAME: DISTRICT: ADDRESS: ZONING: APPELLANT: APPLICANT: OWNER: NEIGHBOR- -HOOD PLAN: PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD ACTION: January 26, 2021: Board Member Mason-Murphy made a motion to recommend to the Planning Commission to deny the applicant's request to pay fee in lieu of land dedication for 4802 S. Congress (SP-2019-0600C) and uphold staff’s recommendation for the dedication of parkland; Board Morgan seconded the motion. The motion passed on a vote of 9-1 with Board Member Luca voting nay and Vice Chair Farasat absent. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: February 9, 2021: Commissioner Seeger made the motion to postpone the item to March 9, 2021 at the request of the neighborhood; Commissioner Azar seconded the motion. The motion passed on a vote of 11 – 0. To be heard on March 9, 2021. PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT: The applicant is proposing to construct 125 multifamily units in a multi-story building with an underground multi-level parking garage, driveway to South Congress Avenue, on-site storm water quality and detention pond, and site utilities. APPEAL REQUEST: The Appellant filed an appeal of the Parks and Recreation Department (PARD) decision to require land for this site plan, and requested to pay fee in lieu. This action is described in Land Development Code 25-1-605 (F); the appeal is to the Planning Commission, who will make the final decision. The case has already been heard by Park and Recreation Board, and a 2 SP-2019-0600C Wilder recommendation made (see above). SUMMARY STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends upholding PARD’s original requirement to dedicate land as part of this site plan; and denial of the applicant’s request to pay fee in lieu. The criteria for the decision of whether to require land vs. fee in lieu are listed in 25-1-605. (B). In determining whether to require dedication of land under Section 25-1-602 (Dedication of Parkland) or allow payment of a fee in-lieu of dedication under this section, the director shall consider whether the subdivision or site plan: (1) is located within the Deficient Park Area Map; (2) is adjacent to existing parkland; (3) has sufficient acreage to meet the standards for dedicated parkland under the Parkland (4) is …
Grantham, Scott From: Sent: To: Subject: John Flowers <> Tuesday, February 2, 2021 7:45 PM Grantham, Scott Objection to The Bend Follow Up Flag: Flag Status: Follow up Flagged *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** I John Flowers object to case # SP-2019-0600C CAUTION: This email was received at the City of Austin, from an EXTERNAL source. Please use caution when clicking links or opening attachments. If you believe this to be a malicious and/or phishing email, please forward this email to cybersecurity@austintexas.gov. 1 Grantham, Scott From: Sent: To: Subject: Justin S. Haddock <> Wednesday, February 3, 2021 11:10 PM Grantham, Scott Case # SP-2019-0600C *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** Dear Mr. Grantham, I object to the exemption for Case # SP-2019-0600C. Thank you, Justin Haddock Sent from my iPhone CAUTION: This email was received at the City of Austin, from an EXTERNAL source. Please use caution when clicking links or opening attachments. If you believe this to be a malicious and/or phishing email, please forward this email to cybersecurity@austintexas.gov. 1 Grantham, Scott From: Sent: To: Subject: Hello! Hannah Lindsley <> Wednesday, February 3, 2021 7:13 PM Grantham, Scott case # SP-2019-0600C *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** I’d like to make known my objection to the exemption requested by the developers of The Bend on South Congress. We live in the neighborhood and support the restrictions on the land. Thank you, Hannah Lindsley 5129235878 CAUTION: This email was received at the City of Austin, from an EXTERNAL source. Please use caution when clicking links or opening attachments. If you believe this to be a malicious and/or phishing email, please forward this email to cybersecurity@austintexas.gov. 1 Grantham, Scott From: Sent: To: Subject: Hi Scott, Meera Chandy <> Wednesday, February 3, 2021 10:00 AM Grantham, Scott case # SP-2019-0600C *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** I object to exemption for case # SP-2019-0600C. Thanks, Meera Chandrasekaran CAUTION: This email was received at the City of Austin, from an EXTERNAL source. Please use caution when clicking links or opening attachments. If you believe this to be a malicious and/or phishing email, please forward this email to cybersecurity@austintexas.gov. 1 Grantham, Scott From: Sent: To: Subject: Dear Mr. Grantham, George Mill & Liz McVeety <> Wednesday, February 3, 2021 5:29 PM Grantham, Scott Please don't grant exemption for case # SP-2019-0600C *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** Our …
Grantham, Scott From: Sent: To: Subject: Howard Kalish <> Sunday, February 7, 2021 7:16 PM Grantham, Scott Developer's Request for Parkland Exemption *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** Hello Mr. Grantham I hear that the developer who is building a 125-unit development on the east side of South Congress has requested an exception to the city's parkland requirement. I read about their original plans to put in a park with native plants and I thought, well at least it will have some redeeming features to compensate for the added traffic and tax on the infrastructure. But now I hear they don't want to set aside the park. That creek is flood prone and there needs to be a big buffer between it and new concrete for the parking lots. A park would be a good way to keep the creek healthy and make for a better environment for the neighborhood. I hope you'll see that the developer's request is denied and the parkland stays in the picture. I live at the east end of Philco Dr and I am looking forward to having a new park nearby. Thanks, Howard Kalish Philco Dr 78745 CAUTION: This email was received at the City of Austin, from an EXTERNAL source. Please use caution when clicking links or opening attachments. If you believe this to be a malicious and/or phishing email, please forward this email to cybersecurity@austintexas.gov. 1 Grantham, Scott From: Sent: To: Subject: Tawnia King <> Monday, February 8, 2021 5:32 PM Grantham, Scott 4802 Congress Ave. *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** I live on Lareina Drive near the proposed development. I'm emailing to object to the exemption for case # SP-2019-0600C. Hi Scott, Thank you, To help protect y our priv acy , Microsoft O ffice prev ented automatic download of this picture from the Internet. To help protect y our priv acy , Microsoft O ffice prev ented automatic download of this picture from the Internet. a AdvancedPetCareATX.com To help protect y our p… To help protect y our p… To help protect y our priv acy , Microsoft O ffice prev ented automatic download of this picture from the Internet. To help protect y our priv acy , Microsoft O ffice prev ented automatic download of this picture from the Internet. Big Frida the Van CamperVan Rental BigFridatheVan.com CAUTION: This email was received at the City of …
Exhibit A: Affordability Unlocked Density Bonus Program– Modified Site Plan Process (Commissioners Azhar and Connolly) a. Planning Commission initiates amendments to the Land Development Code (Title 25), excluding zoning regulations, for the purpose of creating a modified site plan process for qualifying developments under “Affordability Unlocked Bonus Program” to more closely resemble to the residential plan review process to the greatest extent possible. b. When drafting the amendments, the City Manager should ensure that: 1) applicable regulations are adequately reviewed, 2) drainage regulations are applied consistent with non-multifamily projects of equivalent impervious cover, and 3) the amendments should strive to achieve a more streamlined and cost-effective development process for projects that are certified for participation in the Affordability Unlocked Bonus Program under Chapter 25-1, Article 15, Division 4, consistent with the direction previously provided in Resolution No. 20190221-027. If the City Manager determines that code amendments are unnecessary to achieve some or all of the above objectives, the City Manager should draft a memorandum explaining the process improvements that were made to achieve a more streamlined and cost effective development process for qualifying developments participating in “Affordability Unlocked.” c.
Versión en español a continuación Construction Advisory Committee Meeting March 9, 2021 Construction Advisory Committee to be held March 9, 2021 with Social Distancing Modifications Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers must register in advance (March 8, 2021 by noon). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the Construction Advisory Committee Meeting, members of the public must: •Call or email the board liaison at 512-974-3957 and shelley.franklin@austintexas.gov no later than noon, February 8, 2021. The following information is required: speaker 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). •Once a request to speak has been made to the board liaison, the information to call on the day of the scheduled meeting will be provided either by email or phone call. •Speakers must call in at least 15 minutes prior to meeting start time in order to speak, late callers will not be accepted and will not be able to speak. •Speakers will be placed in a queue until their time to speak. •Handouts or other information may be emailed to shelley.franklin@austintexas.gov by noon the day before the scheduled meeting. This information will be provided to Board and Commission members in advance of the meeting. •If the meeting is broadcast live, it may be viewed here: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn- live Reunión del Comité Asesor de Construcción 9 de marzo de 2021 La junta se llevará con modificaciones de distanciamiento social Se permitirán comentarios públicos por teléfono; no se permitirá ninguna entrada en persona. Todos los oradores deben registrarse con anticipación (8 de marzo de 2021 antes del mediodía). Todos los comentarios públicos se producirán al comienzo de la reunión. Para hablar de forma remota en la reunión, los miembros del público deben: • Llame o envíe un correo electrónico al enlace de la junta en 512-974-3957 y shelley.franklin@austintexas.gov a más tardar al mediodía (el día antes de la reunión). Se requiere la siguiente información: nombre del orador, número (s) de artículo sobre el que desean hablar, si están a favor / en contra / neutral, dirección de correo electrónico (opcional) y un número de teléfono (debe ser el número que se utilizará para llamar ). • Una vez que se haya realizado una …
March 07, 2021 City of Austin Planning Commissioners South Congress Combined Neighborhood Plan Contact Team – SCCNPCT District 2 Council Member, Vanessa Fuentes Vanessa.Fuentes@austintexas.gov Austin City Council Members Case Manager: Wendy Rhodes Wendy.Rhoades@austintexas.gov DATE: TO: FROM: CC: Re: Dear Planning Commissioners, To bring everyone up to speed, and add to the case file, on the current status between the applicant and the SCCNPCT re: this zoning change request on the agenda before the Planning Commission March 09, 2021. We have been working with the applicant, Leah Bojo from the Drenner Group, and we've been able to provide some answers regarding intent for this development request zoning change. Case File: C-14-2020-0142 401 North Bluff Drive Planning Commission hearing March 09, 2021 Zoning change request - from SF-3-NP, to SF-6-NP Townhouse & Condo Residence District Applicant - Drenner Group PC, Leah Bojo ● On-site pet area ● Allowable access for citizens to use the Williamson Creek Greenbelt. ● No affordable housing due to the type of zoning request ● Adjacent properties to the East & West are zoned SF-3-NP & to the north, LR-MU-CO-NP & MF-2-CO-NP. ● Street Asphalt and Sidewalk will be returned to equal or greater as before the start of the development. Cost will be paid for by the development, Including pavement and sewage impacts. ● The intent of the project is to develop approximately 30 duplex-style single-family homes. ● Height of 35 feet and maximum impervious cover of 42%. Prior to purchase, potential homeowners will be notified that no additional impervious cover may be added. ● The owner will monitor and maintain access to the property (Homeless camps & Trespassing) ● The project will participate in transportation mitigation at the time of site development permit. ● At the time that we are pulling building permits, we will have a traffic control plan to determine the best way to manage parking and road closures. ● Non-gated community; will not be gated. ● The site and green spaces will be accessible to all neighbors and the public. ● There is no public parking within the development, but if someone wants to park on the street they are welcome to walk through the development to get to the creek. ● The area near the creek will be open (no gate or key pad needed) and left in its natural state. ● How big of the green space will be approx. This …
Regular Meeting of the Airport Advisory Commission March 9, 2021 Airport Advisory Commission to be held March 9, 2021 with Social Distancing Modifications Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers must register in advance (3/8/2021 by noon). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the March 9, 2021 Airport Advisory Commission Meeting, residents must: •Call or email the board liaison at (512) 530-6605 or ammie.calderon2@austintexas.gov no later than noon, (the day before the meeting). The information required is the speaker name, item number(s) they wish to speak on, whether they are for/against/neutral, and a telephone number or email address. •Once a request to speak has been called in or emailed to the board liaison, residents will receive either an email or phone call providing the telephone number to call on the day of the scheduled meeting. •Speakers must call in at least 15 minutes prior to meeting start in order to speak, late callers will not be accepted and will not be able to speak. •Speakers will be placed in a queue until their time to speak. •Handouts or other information may be emailed to ammie.calderon2@austintexas.gov by Noon the day before the scheduled meeting. This information will be provided to Board and Commission members in advance of the meeting. •If this meeting is broadcast live, residents may watch the meeting here: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Reunión del Airport Advisory Commisson (March 9, 2021) La junta se llevará con modificaciones de distanciamiento social Se permitirán comentarios públicos por teléfono; no se permitirá ninguna entrada en persona. Todos los oradores deben registrarse con anticipación (3/8/2021 antes del mediodía). Todos los comentarios públicos se producirán al comienzo de la reunión. Para hablar de forma remota en la reunión, los residentes deben: • Llame o envíe un correo electrónico al enlace de la junta en (512) 530-6605 or ammie.calderon2@austintexas.gov a más tardar al mediodía (el día antes de la reunión). La información requerida es el nombre del orador, los números de artículo sobre los que desean hablar, si están a favor / en contra / neutrales, y un número de teléfono o dirección de correo electrónico. • Una vez que se haya llamado o enviado por correo electrónico una solicitud para hablar al enlace de la junta, los residentes recibirán un correo electrónico o una llamada telefónica con el número de …
Regular Meeting of the Airport Advisory Commission March 9, 2021 Airport Advisory Commission to be held March 9, 2021 with Social Distancing Modifications Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers must register in advance (3/8/2021 by noon). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the March 9, 2021 Airport Advisory Commission Meeting, residents must: •Call or email the board liaison at (512) 530-6605 or ammie.calderon2@austintexas.gov no later than noon, (the day before the meeting). The information required is the speaker name, item number(s) they wish to speak on, whether they are for/against/neutral, and a telephone number or email address. •Once a request to speak has been called in or emailed to the board liaison, residents will receive either an email or phone call providing the telephone number to call on the day of the scheduled meeting. •Speakers must call in at least 15 minutes prior to meeting start in order to speak, late callers will not be accepted and will not be able to speak. •Speakers will be placed in a queue until their time to speak. •Handouts or other information may be emailed to ammie.calderon2@austintexas.gov by Noon the day before the scheduled meeting. This information will be provided to Board and Commission members in advance of the meeting. •If this meeting is broadcast live, residents may watch the meeting here: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Reunión del Airport Advisory Commisson (March 9, 2021) La junta se llevará con modificaciones de distanciamiento social Se permitirán comentarios públicos por teléfono; no se permitirá ninguna entrada en persona. Todos los oradores deben registrarse con anticipación (3/8/2021 antes del mediodía). Todos los comentarios públicos se producirán al comienzo de la reunión. Para hablar de forma remota en la reunión, los residentes deben: • Llame o envíe un correo electrónico al enlace de la junta en (512) 530-6605 or ammie.calderon2@austintexas.gov a más tardar al mediodía (el día antes de la reunión). La información requerida es el nombre del orador, los números de artículo sobre los que desean hablar, si están a favor / en contra / neutrales, y un número de teléfono o dirección de correo electrónico. • Una vez que se haya llamado o enviado por correo electrónico una solicitud para hablar al enlace de la junta, los residentes recibirán un correo electrónico o una llamada telefónica con el número de …
ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION MOTION 20210303 003c Date: March 3, 2021 Subject: Dougherty Arts Center Replacement Project Motion by: Kevin Ramberg Seconded by: Andrew Creel RATIONALE: WHEREAS, the Environmental Commission recognizes the Parks and Recreation Department (PARD) has completed an extensive alternatives analysis and public outreach campaign for the proposed Dougherty Art Center relocation; and WHEREAS, the Environmental Commission recognizes that PARD has selected Option 1B as the preferred scenario for several reasons, including the preservation of heritage trees. THEREFORE, the Environmental Commission does not support the preferred alternative presented for Option 1B because the footprint of the layout of the site is too spread out and does not cluster consistent with the Commission’s understanding of what was presented to Council in the beginning. The Environmental Commission would like to note their support for Option 1A with the following additional understanding, exploration, and conditions: • The Environmental Commission supports Option 1A for several reasons, including the clustering of the footprints of buildings farther away from the lake and trail. Include the condition that any heritage trees that are removed will be relocated onsite. • • The Environmental Commission recommends clustering buildings away from the trail and a larger buffer from the trail and the park along the lake. The Environmental Commission recommends that the alternatives analysis team coordinate with PARD for their future use of the main building and anticipated future use of that. • Under scenario 1A, the Environmental Commission recommends that the restoration or rehabilitation of the Parks main building be done in the historical context with the eligibility of the building. • The Environmental Commission also asks the design team to review stormwater controls related to the siting of the buildings and stormwater. • The Environmental Commission recommends the design team reach out and coordinate with the neighborhood, commercial, and residential users as it relates to parking along Toomey Road. 1 For: Creel, Thompson, Barrett Bixler, Ramberg, Guerrero, Gordon, and Bedford Against: None Abstain: None Recuse: None Absent: Coyne, Maceo VOTE 7-0 Approved By: Linda Guerrero, Environmental Commission Chair 2
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March 7, 2021 Pio.Renteria@austintexas.gov Case Number SP-2019-0600C District-3. Scott Grantham Scott.Grantham@austintexas.gov South Congress Combined Neighborhood Plan Contact Team – SCCNPCT Notice of Public Hearing Site Plan Appeal for 4802 South Congress Avenue DATE: TO: CC: FROM: Re: Applicants Request for Postponement Planning Commission March 9, 2021 Re: Applicant: Mike McHone Parks Department: Scott Grantham Scott.Grantham@austintexas.gov Dear Scott Grantham, We the SCCNPCT were informed by Mike McHone that he is requesting postponement. We understand his situation and respect the request for postponement March 9, 2021 Planning Commission for Case Number SP-2019-0600C 4802 South Congress Avenue to March 23, 2021 Planning Commission. Thank you, Mario Cantu, Keena Miller, Gwen Jewiss & SCCNPCT.
Mike McHone March 7, 2021 Pio.Renteria@austintexas.gov Scott Grantham Scott.Grantham@austintexas.gov South Congress Combined Neighborhood Plan Contact Team – SCCNPCT SCCNPCT - Requesting Denial of the Appeal to Planning Commission March 9, 2021 Notice of Public Hearing Site Plan Appeal for 4802 South Congress Avenue Case Number SP-2019-0600C District-3 DATE: TO: CC: FROM: Re: Re: Applicant: Parks Dept.: Scott Grantham, Scott.Grantham@austintexas.gov Dear Planning Commission, We, the SCCNPCT, have been in communication with Scott Grantham from the Parks Department, and Mike McHone, the applicant for 4802 South Congress Avenue. We have been able to hear both sides regarding intent and specifics for this appeal. We, the SCCNPCT, would like to have access from South Congress Ave through this property as mentioned by the Parks and Recreation Department. Parkland and greenbelts are often rare. Having access so that all area residents may safely enjoy the Central Williamson Creek Greenbelt is critical. The dedicated parkland, parking, and access to it, will provide an opportunity for relaxation and exercise to all residents living within close proximity. This would also leave intact an area for natural plants and species to live. We the SCCNPCT understand if the applicant's request is denied by Planning Commission, PARD and the SCCNPCT will continue to work with the applicant on outstanding issues such as the exact size and boundary of the parkland at the rear of the site along Williamson Creek; and the design of the driveway/public access way to promote safety and use by pedestrians as well as vehicles. As a registered “interested party”, the SCCNPCT, would like to be involved with the progression, access, and design of this parkland dedication that’s being implemented within the contact team area. Our understanding is that park policies, procedures, and rules are in place and maintained. Title 9. Prohibited activities - § 9-4-11 - CAMPING AND OBSTRUCTION IN CERTAIN PUBLIC AREAS PROHIBITED. Another suggestion, would be for future cases such as this one, to include the Neighborhood Plan Contact Team with discussions, before, during, and continuing after site plan approval. Neighborhood Contact Teams should be “interested parties” to all projects within their boundaries. Additionally, the “fee in lieu of” the least desirable cheapest smallest unit is nowhere near the cost of “fee in lieu” calculations need to generally be reexamined, as the payoff cost from developers does not align with the current costs for land, development, and housing in Austin. It is our …
March 9, 2021 Kate Clark Housing and Planning Department Street-Jones Building 1000 E. 11th St., Suite 200 Austin, TX 78702 Ms. Clark, trespasser. I hope you all are well and that the recovery from winter storm Uri is near its end. While I missed the devastation of Uri, this past weekend I had the uncomfortable experience of dealing with an inebriated I will first begin with a little context. I relocated to Austin on 21 February 2021 to serve as a residential real estate property manager. The property is located on the block bordered by 5th and Oltorf and is less than 400 feet from the proposed rezoning. Shortly after my arrival, the property owner informed me of the proposed rezoning change and his opposition against a liquor store in the community. Since then, I conducted due diligence to understand the consequences of converting the Sunrise Minimart into a liquor store, which included researching alcohol-related crime statistics. According to the website alcoholrehabguide.org, “An estimated 1.4 million incidents of alcohol-related violence are committed against strangers each year.” In addition to the tenants of the property I manage, I have had conversations with our neighbors regarding the proposed rezoning. To protect the identity of the individuals, I will use fictitious names. Frank recently relocated to Austin and loves his neighbors and the area. However, he believes that converting the convenience store into a liquor store would only result in “bringing the community down.” Jeff, a father of three young children, also relocated to Austin for work. He has had his car broken into on multiple occasions. How does a father explain these circumstances to his children? His experiences themselves serve as strong evidence against the proposed rezoning. One of our tenants, Jessica, has also experienced automobile burglary. Shirley, similar to Frank, believes a liquor store would not improve the community. Rose, another local resident, believes a liquor store would not benefit the children in the area. Furthermore, Diane likes the convenience store as it is because she is able to get her half-and-half when she’s in a pinch. Trish proposed converting the convenience store to a community garden for the sake of the neighborhood children. With Jeff’s guidance, I found the Galindo community on Facebook. Here is the perspective from an advocate of the rezoning: “We already have a number of bars and liquor stores in our residential area - what's one …
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PLANNING COMMISSION March 9, 2021 MINUTES The Planning Commission convened in a meeting on March 9, 2021 via videoconference (http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live) Chair Shaw called the Commission Meeting to order at 6:05 p.m. Commission Members in Attendance: Awais Azhar Joao Paulo Connolly Yvette Flores Patrick Howard Carmen Llanes Pulido Robert Schneider Patricia Seeger James Shieh Todd Shaw – Chair Jeffrey Thompson Don Leighton-Burwell – Ex-Officio Richard Mendoza – Ex-Officio Absent: Claire Hempel – Vice-Chair EXECUTIVE SESSION (No public discussion) The Planning Commission will announce it will go into Executive Session, if necessary, pursuant to Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code, to receive advice from Legal Counsel on matters specifically listed on this agenda. The Commission may not conduct a closed meeting without the approval of the city attorney. Private Consultation with Attorney – Section 551.071 CITIZEN COMMUNICATIONS A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of February 9, 2021. Motion to approve the minutes of February 9, 2021 was approved on the consent agenda on the motion by Commissioner Howard, seconded by Commissioner Seeger on a vote of 10-0. Vice- Chair Hempel absent. Two vacancies on the Commission. B. PUBLIC HEARINGS 1 Rezoning: Location: C14-2020-0142 - 401 North Bluff Drive; District 2 401 North Bluff Drive, Williamson Creek Watershed; South Congress Combined (Sweetbriar) NP Area Owner/Applicant: Sudharshan Vembutty Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: Drenner Group, PC (Leah Bojo) SF-3-NP to SF-6-NP Recommended Wendy Rhoades, 512-974-7719, wendy.rhoades@austintexas.gov Housing and Planning Department Public Hearing closed Motion to approve staff’s recommendation of SF-6-NP combining district zoning for C14-2020- 0142 - 401 North Bluff Drive located at 401 North Bluff Drive was approved on the consent agenda on the motion by Commissioner Howard, seconded by Commissioner Seeger on a vote of 10-0. Vice-Chair Hempel absent. Two vacancies on the Commission. 2 Rezoning: Location: C14-2020-0024 - Twin Liquors-Maudies Rezoning 2604, 2608, 2610 West 7th Street; Johnson Creek Watershed; West Austin Neighborhood Group NP Area Owner/Applicant: TASC Properties LP (Tracy S. Livingston) Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: Thrower Design (A. Ron Thrower) From CS-1-NP, CS-NP to CS-1-NP, CS-NP Recommended Mark Graham, 512-974-3574, mark.graham@austintexas.gov Housing and Planning Department Public Hearing closed Motion to approve staff’s recommendation of CS-1-NP and CS-NP combining district zonings for C14-2020-0024 - Twin Liquors-Maudies Rezoning located at 2604, 2608, 2610 West 7th Street was approved on the consent agenda on the motion by Commissioner Howard, seconded by Commissioner Seeger on a vote of 10-0. …
