Meeting of the Codes and Ordinances Joint Committee September 18, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. Permitting and Development Center (PDC) – Room #2103 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Drive Austin, TX 78752 Some members of the Codes and Ordinances Joint Committee may be participating in the video conference. Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely by telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once, either in-person or remotely, and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation. To at 512-974-7288 or email Jordan.Feldman@austintexas.gov. Jordan Feldman, the board call or register, liaison, CURRENT COMMITTEE MEMBERS Alejandra Flores (Chair) Claire Hempel (Vice-Chair) Greg Anderson Awais Azhar Betsy Greenberg Felicity Maxwell Lonny Stern CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Speakers signed up prior to commencement of the meeting will be allowed to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approval of the June 18, 2024, meeting minutes. 1 DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 2. C20-2024-017 Planned Development Area 2 (PDA2) & Density Bonus for Commercial Highway & Industrial Zones. Discussion and possible action to recommend amendments to City Code Title 25 (Land Development) to create a Planned Development Area 2 Combining District and a Density Bonus for Commercial Highway and Industrial zones Combining District that includes granting additional heights and residential uses in exchange for providing income restricted units or a fee-in-lieu. City Staff: Alan Pani, Planning Department, (512) 974-8084, alan.pani@austintexas.gov. DISCUSSION ITEMS 3. Discuss Codes and Ordinances Joint Committee 2024 Annual Review and Work Plan. 4. Update on Active and Upcoming Code Amendments. City Staff: Jordan Feldman, Planning Department, (512) 974-7228, Jordan.Feldman@austintexas.gov; Paul Ray Books, Planning Department, (512) 974-3173, Paul.Books@austintexas.gov. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair access. If requiring Sign Language Interpreters or alternative formats, please give notice at least 2 days before the meeting date. Please call Jordan Feldman at 512-974-7228 or Jordan.Feldman@austintexas.gov, for additional information; the City receives and accepts Video Relay Service (VRS) calls from people who are Deaf or hard-of-hearing. For more information on the Codes and Ordinances Joint Committee, please contact Jordan Feldman at 512-974-7228 or Jordan.Feldman@austintexas.gov 2
Annual Review and Work Plan Year: 2024 Annual Internal Review This report covers the time period of 7/1/2023 to 6/30/2024. Codes and Ordinances Joint Committee The Board/Commission mission statement (per the City Code) is: § 2-1-207 - CODES AND ORDINANCES JOINT COMMITTEE. (A) The city council creates the Codes and Ordinances Joint Committee to consider and make recommendations to the Planning Commission regarding: (1) proposed amendments to the Land Development Code for which review is required under Section 25-1-502 (Amendment; Review); and (2) requests to initiate amendments to the Land Development Code under Section 25-1- 501 (Initiation). (B) The committee consists of seven members, which shall include: (1) four members of the Planning Commission, selected by the Planning Commission; and (2) three members of the Zoning and Platting Commission, selected by the Zoning and Platting Commission. (Ord. No. 20160505-037, Pt. 1, 5-16-16) 1 Annual Review and Work Plan Year: 2024 1. Describe the board’s actions supporting their mission during the previous calendar year. Address all elements of the board’s mission statement as provided in the relevant sections of the City Code. As required by the City Code, the Codes and Ordinances Joint Committee considered and made recommendations on the following amendments to the Land Development Code: 2023 – Recommended Initiation to full Planning Commission Discussion and possible action to consider recommending initiation to Planning Commission to remove the February deadline for requesting parking restrictions in § 12-5-29 - FRONT OR SIDE YARD PARKING. Discussion and possible action to consider recommending initiation to Planning Commission to remove the February deadline for requesting additional distance requirements in § 25-2-812 - MOBILE FOOD ESTABLISHMENTS. 2023 – Recommended to full Planning Commission C20-2023-022 Barton Springs Bathhouse Site Specific SOS (Save Our Springs) Amendment: An ordinance to amend City Code Title 25-8 (Save Our Springs Initiative), as minimally required to address development related to the Barton Springs Bathhouse and associated improvements located within the Barton Springs Zone. City Staff: Leslie Lilly, Watershed Protection, (512) 535-8914, Leslie.Lilly@austintexas.gov. C20-2023-015 Eliminate NPA Filing Deadlines: An ordinance to amend City Code Article 16: Neighborhood Plan Amendment ordinance to remove the February and July open filing period. City Staff: Mark Walters, Planning Department, (512) 974-7695, Mark.Walters@austintexas.gov; and Maureen Meredith, Planning Department, (512) 974-2695, Maureen.Meredith@austintexas.gov. C20-2021-001 UNO Sign Correction: An ordinance to amend City Code Section 25-10-133(H) to remove the prohibition on illuminated signs. City Staff: Mark Walters, Planning Department, (512) …
Case Number Name Description Initiated By Resolution Stage Status Active Code Amendment Cases - September 2024 N/A Crestview TOD Height Amendment Amend the Lamar Blvd./Justin Lane “Crestview” TOD Station Area Plan and regulating plan to match the height limits achievable with a density bonus in Phase 1 of the ETOD Overlay and align the density bonus program to match other elements of Phase 1 of the ETOD Overlay if recommended. City Council 20240321-034 Development and Engagement In Process - ➡ Codes & Ordinances 10/16/2024 ➡ Planning Commission 11/12/2024 ➡ City Council 12/12/2024 C20-2024-021 Safety Bollards Amend City Code Title 25 (Land Development) to require the installation of crash-rated bollards or other similar safety barriers to prevent vehicle-into-building crashes at the pedestrian entrances of medical facilities with nearby vehicular traffic. City Council 20240718-092 Timeline to be determined. TPW C20-2024-020 Preservation Bonus Update Phase 2 Amend City Code Title 25 (Land Development Code) to make additional updates to the Preservation Bonus Program. City Council 20240718-090 Timeline to be determined. Planning City Council 20240718-185 Anticipating review and adoption December 2025. Planning Sub Dept. Lead Dept. Planning C20-2024-018 DDB/Downtown Amendments Amend City Code Title 25 (Land Development) to modify the Downtown Density Bonus program including height and FAR allowances, subdistrict boundaries, and parking standards. C20-2024-017 PDA Density Bonus Amend City Code Title 25 (Land Development) to create a Planned Development Area 2 (PDA2) Combining District and a Density Bonus Combining District that can allow housing on certain Commercial and Industrial Zoned sites. City Council 20240718-091 C20-2024-016 Preservation Bonus Update Ph 1 Amend City Code Title 25 (Land Development) to allow two new housing units to reach 0.65 FAR if the third housing unit on the site is an existing preserved housing unit, and with no new individual unit exceeding 0.4 FAR. City Council 20240718-090 C20-2024-015 Tree Preservation and Planting Requirements Update Amend City Code Title 25 (Land Development) to update regulations related to tree preservation and planting City Council Ordinance 20231207-001 (Part 20) In Process - ➡ Codes & Ordinances 9/18/2024 ➡ Planning Commission 10/8/2024 ➡ City Council 10/24/2024 Anticipating review and adoption March 2025 Planning DSD Anticipating review and adoption May 2025. DSD C20-2024-014 STR Modifications C20-2024-013 Article 9 Landscaping Amend City Code Title 25 (Land Development) in response to Resolution No. 20221208-064 and Ordinance No. 20231207-001, amend 25-2 to align short-term rental regulations with recent court decisions and regulate STR platforms. City …
SCHEDULE OF ACTIVE CODE AMENDMENTS SEPTEMBER 2024 LEAD CASE NO. CODE AMENDMENT 2024 2025 AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC DENSITY BONUS COMPREHENSIVE STUDY A comprehensive analysis with recommendations to streamline, calibrate, and combine existing and proposed programs. PLD C20-2022-003 SOUTH CENTRAL WATERFRONT COMBINING DIS. EDD C20-2023-026 LIVE MUSIC VENUE & CREATIVE SPACE BONUS PH 2 PLD C20-2024-017 PDA DENSITY BONUS DSD C20-2023-045 SITE PLAN LITE PH 2 & INFILL LOTS PLD TBD CRESTVIEW TOD HEIGHT AMENDMENT PLD N/A DENSITY BONUS COMPREHENSIVE STUDY PLD C20-2024-002 NBG REG. PLAN (SIGNAGE) WPD C20-2022-025 COLORADO RIVER PROTECTIONS DSD C20-2024-014 STR MODIFICATIONS DSD C20-2024-016 PRESERVATION BONUS UPDATE PHASE 1 PLD C20-2024-003 EAST RIVERSIDE CORRIDOR REG. PLAN UPDATE DSD C20-2024-013 ARTICLE 9 LANDSCAPING DSD C20-2024-015 TREE REQUIREMENTS PLD C20-2024-010 UNO UPDATE WPD C20-2022-025 DETENTION FOR REDEVELOPED SITES PLD C20-2024-004 ETOD OVERLAY (PH 2) PLD N/A NEW ZONING DISTRICTS STUDY HD C20-2023-037 S.M.A.R.T. HOUSING UPDATES PH 2 PLD TBD DENSITY BONUS COMPREHENSIVE AMENDMENTS PLD C20-2024-008 DOWNTOWN PARKING MODIFICATIONS PH 2 PLD C20-2024-018 DDB/DOWNTOWN AMENDMENTS PLD C20-2023-023 NOTIFICATION MODIFICATION PLD TBD NEW ZONING DISTRICTS PLD TBD HOME (FUTURE PHASES) PLD TBD CRESTVIEW TOD UPDATE PLD C20-2018-004 MIRRORED GLASS AE C20-2023-014 UNDERGROUND ELECTRIC UTILITY DISTRIBUTION LINES PLD C20-2023-031 FRONT OR SIDE YARD PARKING FILING DEADLINES PLD C20-2023-032 MOBILE FOOD ESTAB. FILING DEADLINES PLD C20-2023-036 TENANT NOTIFICATION AND RELOCATION PH 2 PLD TBD SOUTH CENTRAL WATERFRONT CODE REVISIONS TIMELINES TO BE DETERMINED DSD C20-2023-003 SUBSTANDARD LOTS TPW C20-2023-040 ELIMINATE MIN. PARKING REQUIREMENTS PH 2 PLD C20-2024-020 PRESERVATION BONUS UPDATE PHASE 2 TPW C20-2024-021 SAFETY BOLLARDS PLD C20-2024-012 NBG REG. PLAN (BONUS PROGRAM) STAFF RECOMMENDS ADDRESSING THESE ITEMS THROUGH MORE COMPREHENSIVE CODE AMENDMENTS ADDRESS BY C20-2023-045 SITE PLAN LITE PHASE 2 & INFILL LOTS: DSD C20-2021-002 AFFORDABILITY UNLOCKED SITE PLAN CHANGES ADDRESS BY NEW ZONING DISTRICTS: PLD C20-2022-018 NOXIOUS LAND USES PLD C20-2023-007 TOWN ZONING (COULD BE ADDRESSED THROUGH THE DENSITY BONUS COMPREHENSIVE AMENDMENTS) ADDRESS BY DENSITY BONUS COMPREHENSIVE AMENDMENTS: HD C20-2023-016 SINGLE FAMILY OWNERSHIP BONUS PROGRAM HD C20-2023-017 AFFORDABILTY UNLOCKED EXPANSION PLD C20-2023-042 PUBLIC SAFETY DENSITY BONUS ADDRESS BY C20-2024-010 UNO UPDATE: PLD C20-2024-005 UNO HEIGHT RESTRICTIONS ADDRESS BY C20-2024-018 DDB/DOWNTOWN AMENDMENTS PLD C20-2024-008 DOWNTOWN PARKING MODIFICATIONS PH 2 CHART KEY LEAD DEPARTMENT AE AUSTIN ENERGY DSD DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT EDD ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT HD HOUSING DEPARTMENT PLD PLANNING DEPARTMENT TPW TRANSPORTATION AND PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT WPD WATERSHED …
Special Called Meeting of the Codes and Ordinances Joint Committee DRAFT MINUTES June 18, 2024, at 12:00 p.m. Permitting and Development Center (PDC) – Room #2103 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Drive Austin, TX 78752 Some members of the Codes and Ordinances Joint Committee may be participating in the video conference. Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely by telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once, either in-person or remotely, and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation. To at 512-974-7288 or email Jordan.Feldman@austintexas.gov. Jordan Feldman, the board call or register, liaison, COMMITTEE MEMBERS PRESENT Claire Hempel (Chair) Alejandra Flores (Vice-Chair) Betsy Greenberg Felicity Maxwell Lonny Stern COMMITTEE MEMBERS PRESENT Greg Anderson Awais Azhar CALL TO ORDER Call to Order by Chair Hempel at 12:04pm. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL No public communication. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1 DRAFT 1. Approval of the April 1, 2024, meeting minutes. On a motion by Commissioner Greenberg seconded by Vice Chair Flores, the minutes from the April 1, 2024, meeting were approved unanimously (5-0) with Commissioner Anderson and Azhar absent. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 2. C20-2024-011 Density Bonus 90 Revisions. Discussion and possible action to Amend City Code Title 25 (Land Development) to revise uses, site development regulations, density bonus requirements and compatibility standards applicable in density bonus 90 (DB90) combining district. City Staff: Paul Books, Planning Department, (512) 974-3173, Paul.Books@austintexas.gov. Paul Books presented. Commissioner Flores moved to forward the staff recommendation to the Planning Commission seconded by Commissioner Maxwell, and the amendment passed on 4-0-1 vote with Commissioner Greenberg abstaining and Commissioners Azhar and Anderson absent. 3. Officer Elections. Discussion and action to elect Chair and Vice Chair. On Commissioner Greenberg’s motion, Commissioner Flores was unanimously approved as Chair. On Commissioner Greenberg’s motion, Commissioner Hempel was unanimously approved as Vice Chair. DISCUSSION ITEMS No discussion items. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Chair Hempel suggested a possible future briefing on uses and how they relate to the upcoming comprehensive plan. Notes from the discussion: Commissioner Stern proposed to discuss the possible implementation of uses such as counseling, guidance, medical office, personal improvement, pet services, and the like in commercial zoning district, since certain areas of the City particularly east of IH 35 lack these services. Commissioner Maxwell noted a possible need to update the use table. …
C20-2024-017 PDA2 & Density Bonus for Commercial Highway & Industrial Zones Combining Districts CODES & ORDINANCES JOINT COMMITTEE Alan Pani, Planner Principal Sept. 18th, 2024 Background 1966 City Council first adopted the Planned Development Area land use with the following purpose: “to provide suitable and conducive environment for the development of modern administrative facilities, research establishments, specialized manufacturing plants, and similar enterprises plus retail and other customer service facilities… and not intrude upon nearby existing or future residential and associated development.” (page 21) 2014-2024 Based on staff analysis of PDA zoning ordinances over the last ten years, there has been an increase in the number of cases where residential uses have been permitted. Since 2014, there have been 45 zoning ordinances which permitted residential uses, with 31 of those cases since 2020. 2024 City Council initiated Resolution No. 20240718-091, which directed the City Manager to: “create a new density bonus program that will apply to the PDA zoning district and allow increased heights for residential uses in exchange for income-restricted units or a fee-in-lieu.” 2 PDA Current PDA2 Proposed Density Bonus for Commercial Highway and Industrial Zones Proposed • Allows residential uses to be added • Allows commercial uses to be added • Allows site development standards to be • Does not allow residential uses to be added • Allows commercial uses to be added • Allows site development standards to be • Adds residential uses • Adds certain commercial uses • Amends certain site development modified • Allows increased heights • Allows increased FAR modified • Allows increased heights • Allows increased FAR • Allows increased height to max. 240 feet • Allows unlimited FAR • Requires set-aside affordable housing standards units Base zones that can use PDA: • Commercial Highway (CH) Industrial Park (IP) • • Major Industry (MI) Light Industrial (LI) • • Research & Development (RD) Base zones that can use PDA2: -- • Industrial Park (IP) • • Major Industry (MI) Light Industrial (LI) • • Research & Development (RD) Base zones that can use density bonus: • Commercial Highway (CH) Industrial Park (IP) • • Major Industry (MI) Light Industrial (LI) • • Research & Development (RD) 3 PDA2 – Purpose ▪ The purpose of a Planned Development Area 2 (PDA2) is to: – Allow for additional uses & revision of site development standards in: – Industrial Park (IP) – Major Industry (MI) – …
C20-2024-017 ORDINANCE AMENDMENT REVIEW SHEET Amendment: C20-2024-017 PDA Density Bonus District Description: Amend City Code Title 25 (Land Development) to create a Planned Development Area 2 (PDA2) combining district and a Density Bonus for Commercial Highway and Industrial Zones combining district. The PDA2 combining district is proposed to allow for modification of use and site development standards in certain commercial and industrial base districts. Under the proposal, additional residential uses would not be allowed under the PDA2 combining district. The Density Bonus for Commercial Highway and Industrial Zones combining district is proposed to allow additional residential uses and modification of certain site development standards for residential uses in certain commercial and industrial base districts through a voluntary density bonus program. Under the proposal, PDA2 could be added to the IP, MI, LI, and R&D base districts and the Density Bonus for Commercial Highway and Industrial Zones could be added to the CH, IP, MI, LI, and R&D base zoning districts. Moving forward, sites would no longer be able to rezone into PDA, but would need to request either PDA2 or the Density Bonus for Commercial Highway and Industrial Zones. Background: Initiated by City Council Resolution No. 20240718-091. Planned Development Areas (PDA) were first added to the land development code in 1966 (19660616, City Council Meeting Minutes (austintexas.gov)) for the following purpose: “to provide suitable and conducive environment for the development of modern administrative facilities, research establishments, specialized manufacturing plants, and similar enterprises plus retail and other customer service facilities… and not intrude upon nearby existing or future residential and associated development.” (page 21) The use of a PDA allows for modifications to site development standards, including maximum height and floor-to-area ratio (FAR), as well as modifications to allowed and prohibited uses within a zoning district. On May 23rd, 2023, via Resolution No. 20230323-085, the City Council initiated an amendment to Land Development Code Section 25-2-582 (Commercial Highway (CH) District Regulations) to eliminate all the regulations found in 25-2-582(C) and clarify that a zoning ordinance establishing a CH-PDA controls over any conflicting CH regulations. This allowed for wider use of PDA zoning for Commercial Highway (CH) districts. Based on staff analysis of PDA zoning ordinances over the last ten years, there has been an increase in the number of cases where residential uses have been permitted: since 2014, 45 PDA zoning ordinances have permitted residential uses, with 31 of those cases …
