NBG Subdistrict staff report and proposed changes

Codes and Ordinances Joint Committee – Aug. 17, 2022

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C20-2022-006 ORDINANCE AMENDMENT REVIEW SHEET Amendment: C20-2022-006 Regulating Plan for the North Burnet/Gateway Zoning District Description: Consider an ordinance amending Title 25 of the City Code to modify the Commercial Mixed Use - Gateway Zone Subdistrict of the Regulating Plan to increase the maximum floor-to-area ratio (FAR) and building height when using a development bonus. Proposed Language: See attached draft ordinance and background information. Summary of proposed code amendment • The proposed modification to the CMU-Gateway Zone Subdistrict will increase the maximum FAR and height: o Modify the Maximum FAR with Development Bonus from 8:1 to 12:1. o Modify the Maximum Building Height with Development Bonus from 308 feet to 420 feet. o Revise Figure 4-3: Maximum FAR with Development Bonus, of the North Burnet/Gateway Regulating Plan as described above. o Revise Figure 4-5: Maximum Height with Development Bonus, of the North Burnet/Gateway Regulating Plan as described above. Background: Initiated by City Council Resolution 20220519-040. Council Sponsors: Council Member Leslie Pool, Mayor Pro Tem Alison Alter, Council Member Mackenzie Kelly, Council Member José 'Chito' Vela, Mayor Steve Adler. On June 16, 2022, City Council issued a resolution that directed staff to modify the Commercial Mixed Use - Gateway Zone Subdistrict of the Regulating Plan to increase the maximum floor-to-area ratio (FAR) and building height when using a development bonus. Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends the proposed code amendment. Board and Commission Actions August 17, 2022: To be reviewed by the Codes and Ordinances Subcommittee. September 13, 2022: To be reviewed by the Planning Commission. Council Action September 29, 2022: A public hearing will be scheduled. Ordinance Number: NA City Staff: Jorge E. Rousselin Phone: (512) 974-2975 Email: Jorge.rousselin@austintexas.gov Figure 4-3 : Maximum Floor - to - Area- Ra�o (FAR) with Development Bonus Revised 08-08-19 LEGEND 2 :1 Maximum FAR 3 :1 Maximum FAR 5 :1 Maximum FAR 8 :1 Maximum FAR Parcel Boundary Rail roads NBG Planning Area Boundary DUVAL G R A F A R C Y M S C I R T E M W O L L O H E N O T S DONLEY DENTON ENERGY R U N D B E R G T E N R U B KRAMER BRAKER MCHALE RUTLAND N O S P M O H T S L I E N LONGHORN INDUSTRIAL D I E R D E T I N U L I E N - C M G R E A T H I T E X A S O F S T O N E L A K E L S L C A P I T A L H W Y 1 8 C A P - O M / 1 P O O L YORK TUDOR 3 / R E S E A R C H Figure 4-5: Maximum Height with Development Bonus Revised 08-08-19 Maximum Height LEGEND 60 feet 120 feet 180 feet 240 feet 308 feet 360 feet NBG Planning Area Boundary Parcel Boundary Rail roads DUVAL G R A F A R C Y M S * KRAMER T E N R U B C I R T E M W O L L O H E N O T S DONLEY DENTON ENERGY R U N D B E R G G R E A T H I T E X A S O F S T O N E L A K E L S L C A P I T A L H W Y 1 8 C A P - O M / 1 P O O L YORK TUDOR 3 / R E S E A R C H BRAKER MCHALE RUTLAND N O S P M O H T S L I E N LONGHORN INDUSTRIAL D I E R D E T I N U L I E N - C M 20180628-088. * Development in this area is subject to the requirements of Ordinance FIGURE 4 - 1 CMU : NBG ZONING DISTRICT GENERAL SITE DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS COMMERCIAL MIXED USE (CMU) SUBDISTRICT LOT SIZE FLOOR TO AREA RATIO Maximum Floor-to-Area Ratio (FAR) by Right: Established on Figure 4-2 (Based on the maximum FAR allowed by the prop- erty’s zoning prior to adoption of this Document) Maximum Floor-to-Area Ratio (FAR) with Development Bonus: CMU Zone CMU Gateway Zone 3:1 8:1 development bonus criteria and stan- dards are detailed in Article 6. BUILDING HEIGHT Minimum Building Height: Not applicable Maximum Building Height by Right: Established on Figure 4-4 (Based on the maximum height allowed by the prop- erty’s zoning prior to adoption of this Document.) Maximum Building Height with Development Bonus*: CMU Zone 180 Feet CMU Gateway Zone 308 Feet exchange for the provision of public ben- standards are detailed in Article 6. *Exception: If adjacent to or across the street from NR Subdistrict the maximum height is 120 feet. Typical examples of buildings in the Commercial Mixed Use Subdistrict. 308’ Max. Height with Development Bonus (CMU - Gateway) Minimum Lot Size 2,500 SF Minimum Lot Width 20 Feet MINIMUM SETBACKS Front Yard and Street Side Yard*: No ground-level front yard or street side yard setbacks are required. Instead, development must meet the building placement standards in Section 4.3. Front and Street Side Upper-Story Building Facade Stepbacks: above must be stepped back 30 feet from the ground-level building facade line. Interior Side Yard: Rear Yard: 0 Feet 0 Feet * If the street right-of-way is less than 60 feet in width, the minimum front yard setback for buildings three or more stories in height shall be 30 feet from access. MAXIMUM IMPERVIOUS COVER If located in an urban watershed (Shoal or Little Walnut Creek) : Established on Figure 4-6 (Based on the maximum impervious cover allowed by the property’s zoning prior to adoption of the this Document.) If located in a suburban watershed (Walnut Creek)*: * vious cover requirements of Section 25-8-394(C) of the LDC. 80% - PLATTING REQUIREMENTS If located in the CMU Gateway Zone: Section 24-4-171(Access to Lots) of the abut a dedicated public street or a Major Internal Drive. 5 Stories 30' 180’Max. Height with Development Bonus Proposed amendments to the Commercial Mixed Use - Gateway Zone Subdistrict of the Regulating Plan to increase the maximum floor-to-area ratio (FAR) and building height when using a development bonus. Figure 4-3 : Maximum Floor - to - Area- Ra�o (FAR) with Development Bonus Revised 08-08-19 LEGEND 2 :1 Maximum FAR 3 :1 Maximum FAR 5 :1 Maximum FAR 12:1 Maximum FAR Parcel Boundary Rail roads NBG Planning Area Boundary DUVAL G R A F A R C Y M S C I R T E M W O L L O H E N O T S DONLEY DENTON ENERGY R U N D B E R G T E N R U B KRAMER BRAKER MCHALE RUTLAND N O S P M O H T S L I E N LONGHORN INDUSTRIAL D I E R D E T I N U L I E N - C M S T O N E L A K E L S L C A P I T A L G R E A T H I T E X A S O F H W Y 1 8 3 / R E S E A R C H C A P - O M / 1 P O O L YORK TUDOR Figure 4-5: Maximum Height with Development Bonus Revised 08-08-19 Maximum Height LEGEND 60 feet 120 feet 180 feet 240 feet 420 feet 360 feet NBG Planning Area Boundary Parcel Boundary Rail roads DUVAL G R A F A R C Y M S * KRAMER T E N R U B C I R T E M W O L L O H E N O T S DONLEY DENTON ENERGY R U N D B E R G G R E A T H I T E X A S O F S T O N E L A K E L S L C A P I T A L H W Y 1 8 C A P - O M / 1 P O O L YORK TUDOR 3 / R E S E A R C H BRAKER MCHALE RUTLAND N O S P M O H T S L I E N LONGHORN INDUSTRIAL D I E R D E T I N U L I E N - C M 20180628-088. * Development in this area is subject to the requirements of Ordinance FIGURE 4 - 1 CMU : NBG ZONING DISTRICT GENERAL SITE DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS COMMERCIAL MIXED USE (CMU) SUBDISTRICT LOT SIZE FLOOR TO AREA RATIO Maximum Floor-to-Area Ratio (FAR) by Right: Established on Figure 4-2 (Based on the maximum FAR allowed by the prop- erty’s zoning prior to adoption of this Document) Maximum Floor-to-Area Ratio (FAR) with Development Bonus: CMU Zone CMU Gateway Zone 3:1 12:1 development bonus criteria and stan- dards are detailed in Article 6. BUILDING HEIGHT Minimum Building Height: Not applicable Maximum Building Height by Right: Established on Figure 4-4 (Based on the maximum height allowed by the prop- erty’s zoning prior to adoption of this Document.) Maximum Building Height with Development Bonus*: CMU Zone 180 Feet CMU Gateway Zone 420 feet exchange for the provision of public ben- standards are detailed in Article 6. *Exception: If adjacent to or across the street from NR Subdistrict the maximum height is 120 feet. Typical examples of buildings in the Commercial Mixed Use Subdistrict. 308’ Max. Height with Development Bonus (CMU - Gateway) Minimum Lot Size 2,500 SF Minimum Lot Width 20 Feet MINIMUM SETBACKS Front Yard and Street Side Yard*: No ground-level front yard or street side yard setbacks are required. Instead, development must meet the building placement standards in Section 4.3. Front and Street Side Upper-Story Building Facade Stepbacks: above must be stepped back 30 feet from the ground-level building facade line. Interior Side Yard: Rear Yard: 0 Feet 0 Feet * If the street right-of-way is less than 60 feet in width, the minimum front yard setback for buildings three or more stories in height shall be 30 feet from access. MAXIMUM IMPERVIOUS COVER If located in an urban watershed (Shoal or Little Walnut Creek) : Established on Figure 4-6 (Based on the maximum impervious cover allowed by the property’s zoning prior to adoption of the this Document.) If located in a suburban watershed (Walnut Creek)*: * vious cover requirements of Section 25-8-394(C) of the LDC. 80% - PLATTING REQUIREMENTS If located in the CMU Gateway Zone: Section 24-4-171(Access to Lots) of the abut a dedicated public street or a Major Internal Drive. 5 Stories 30' 180’Max. Height with Development Bonus