Conor Kenny, Chair Planning Commission Members MEMORANDUM ************************************************************************ TO: FROM: DATE: RE: Maureen Meredith, Senior Planner Planning and Zoning Department June 16, 2020 NPA-2019-0022.01_200 Academy Dr. Applicant Indefinite Postponement Request ************************************************************************ The Applicant requests an indefinite postponement of the above-referenced plan amendment case. Please see the attached email from Richard Weiss, the Applicant’s agent. The postponement request was made in a timely manner and meets the Planning Commission’s policy. Attachment: Email from Richard Weiss Map of property location 1 of 3B-1 From: Richard Weiss Sent: Tuesday, June 02, 2020 9:39 AM To: Meredith, Maureen <Maureen.Meredith@austintexas.gov>; Chris@ Cc: Burns, Roderick <Roderick.Burns@austintexas.gov> Subject: RE: Status?- NPA-2019-0022.01_200 Academy HI Maureen We are working on our TIA for 200 Academy but would like to request an indefinite postponement until it is complete. thanks Best, Richard Weiss, AIA President 3355 Bee Cave Road #303, Austin Texas 78746 Studio: 512.447.6806 • richard@weissarc.com www.weissarchitecture.com 2 of 3B-1 3 of 3B-1
Conor Kenny, Chair Planning Commission Members MEMORANDUM ************************************************************************ TO: FROM: DATE: RE: NPA-2019-0003.01– David Chapel Missionary Baptist Church 2201, 2203, 2207, 2211, 2301 E. Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd 1805 and 1807 Ferdinand St. 1803 and 1807 Chestnut Ave. Staff Postponement Request Maureen Meredith, Senior Planner Planning and Zoning Department June 16, 2020 ************************************************************************ Staff requests a postponement of the above-referenced plan amendment case from the June 23, 2020 Planning Commission hearing to the August 11, 2020 hearing date to allow time for the submission and review of the associated zoning case. The postponement request was made in a timely manner and meets the Planning Commission’s policy. Attachment: Map of property location 1 1 of 2B-2 2 2 of 2B-2
Planning Commission hearing: June 23, 2020 NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN AMENDMENT REVIEW SHEET East MLK Combined Neighborhood Plan DATE FILED: July 31, 2019 May 26, 2020 5010 & 5102 Heflin Lane 5010 & 5102 Heflin Lane January 14, 2020 NPA-2019-0015.01 NEIGHORHOOD PLAN: CASE#: PROJECT NAME: PC DATES: ADDRESS/ES: DISTRICT AREA: SITE AREA: APPLICANT/OWNER: AGENTS: TYPE OF AMENDMENT: Change in Future Land Use Designation Approx. 5.11 acres 1 Ron Thrower, Thrower Design Heflin Phase I LLC Base District Zoning Change Related Zoning Case: C14-2020-0022 From: Single Family To: High Density Single Family From: SF-4A-NP To: SF-6-NP NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN ADOPTION DATE: November 7, 2002 PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: Pending Previous Actions: January 14, 2020 – Indefinite postponement on the consent agenda at the request of the applicant. Close the Public Hearing and approve the consent agenda.– J. Thompson -- 1st;C. Kenny -- 2nd Vote: 9 -0-3 [J. Shieh recused himself from this case. C. Llanes Pulido off the dais. A. Azhar; C. Hempel; P. Seeger were absent.] May 26, 2020 – Postponement at the request of the staff to June 9, 2020 on the consent agenda. Close the Public Hearing and approve the consent agenda.– C. Hempel -- 1st; R. Schneider -- 2nd Vote: 12-0-1 [J. Shieh recused himself from this case. F. Kazi recused himself from item B. 10. C. Llanes-Pulido was absent.] June 9, 2020 – Planning Commission meeting voided due to technical difficulties with broadcast. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends -- High Density Single Family 1 NPA-2019-0015.01 1 of 32B-3 Planning Commission hearing: June 23, 2020 BASIS FOR STAFF’S RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends a ‘High Density Single Family’ future land use category because it would be compatible with residential housing adjacency; provide owner occupied infill housing along with a public amenity (a pocket park); and is supported by housing policies and text found in the Imagine Austin Comprehensive Plan, the East MLK Combined Neighborhood Plan, and the Austin Strategic Housing Blueprint. Below are policies excerpted from the East MLK Combined Neighborhood Plan that supports infill housing and small-lot single family housing in this portion of the planning area, which specifically calls out Heflin Lane to allow a mix of residential types and small lot single family housing. Goal 1: Preserve established residential areas and improve opportunities for home ownership by promoting the rehabilitation of existing housing and new, infill housing compatible with the existing style of this neighborhood. (pg. 44). Objective 1.2: Promote new …
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET CASE: C14-2020-0022 5010 & 5102 Heflin Lane DISTRICT: 1 ZONING FROM: SF-4A-NP TO: SF-6-NP ADDRESS: 5010 and 5102 Heflin Lane SITE AREA: 5.03 Acres PROPERTY OWNERS/APPLICANT: Heflin Phase 1 LLC (Lynn Yuan) AGENT: Thrower Design (Ron Thower) CASE MANAGER: Heather Chaffin (512-974-2122, heather.chaffin@austintexas.gov) STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff supports the Applicant’s request of SF-6-NP. For a summary of the basis of staff’s recommendation, see case manager comments on page 3. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: June 23, 2020: June 9, 2020: Meeting canceled CITY COUNCIL ACTION: To be determined ORDINANCE NUMBER: 1 of 12B-4 C14-2020-0022 ISSUES: No issues at this time. 2 CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: The subject property is located on the north side of Heflin Lane between East Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard (MLK) and Webberville Road. The property is comprised of two SF-4A- NP lots and is undeveloped except for a concrete drainage channel. The drainage channel crosses the entire site and contains 100-year floodplain. Other portions of the property are also impeded by floodplain. The property is surrounded by SF-3-NP zoned properties that are developed with single family and duplex residences. A property zoned SF-6-NP is located nearby at the southwest corner of Heflin Lane and Webberville Road, and is developed with high density residential. Approximately one block to the south of the subject property is an area of the neighborhood zoned SF-4A-NP that is developed with small lot single family residences. Please see Exhibits A and B—Zoning Map and Aerial Exhibit. Elmsgrove Drive dead-ends into the subject property from the residential area to the north. Austin Transportation Department (ATD) has reviewed Elmsgrove Drive in relation to the proposed rezoning and has determined that an extension of the street is not warranted or required. There are no plans in the AMATP showing connection of the street to Heflin. Staff supports the requested SF-6-NP. The Applicant proposes developing the property with roughly 34 residential units. SF-6-NP is the most restrictive category that would permit that many residential units and allows the units to be developed in a clustered manner. The current zoning, SF-4A-NP permits development of small lot single family residences but requires that each unit be on a separate subdivided lot. Due to the configuration of the subject property and existing floodplain and drainage features, it would be very difficult to design small residential lots on the property. Clustered residential units will allow development around …
NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN AMENDMENT REVIEW SHEET DATE FILED: February 5, 2020 (Out-of-Cycle) NEIGHORHOOD PLAN: East MLK Combined Neighborhood Plan CASE#: NPA-2020-0015.01 PROJECT NAME: MLK & 183 Residential PC DATE: June 23, 2020 ADDRESS/ES: 6121 FM 969 RD DISTRICT AREA: 1 WATERSHED: Walnut Creek SITE AREA: 1.78 acres OWNER/APPLICANT: Asero Holdings Corp., a Texas Corporation, Dale Wimmer AGENT: Ferris Clements; Armbrust & Brown, PLLC, (512) 435-2337 CASE MANAGER: Rachel Tepper STAFF EMAIL: Rachel.Tepper@austintexas.gov Change in Future Land Use Designation PHONE: (512) 974-1485 From: Industry Base District Zoning Change To: Mixed Use Related Zoning Case: C14-2020-0017 From: LI-CO-NP (Limited Industrial district— Conditional Overlay—Neighborhood Plan) To: CS-MU-NP (Commercial Services district—Mixed Use—Neighborhood Plan) NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN ADOPTION DATE: November 7, 2002 PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: Pending. To be reviewed on June 23, 2020. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Recommended BASIS FOR STAFF’S RECOMMENDATION: 1 of 23B-5 The Long-Range Planning staff met on Wednesday, March 11, 2020 to discuss this case and the community meeting which was held on March 5, 2020. Following discussion, staff recommended the FLUM change from Industry land use to Mixed Use because the proposed change will provide the opportunity for additional housing and density along East MLK/FM 969 which is an Imagine Austin Activity corridor. The FLUM change is in alignment with the East MLK Plan, “…the vacant and underused land on FM 969 is best suited for community-serving commercial uses, but some residential uses can be added through mixed use development.” (p.73) The 1.78-acre site is entirely surrounded by the Mixed Use land use designation. LAND USE DESCRIPTIONS EXISTING LAND USE ON THE PROPERTY Industry - Areas reserved for manufacturing and related uses that provide employment but are generally not compatible with other areas with lower intensity use. Industry includes general warehousing, manufacturing, research and development, and storage of hazardous materials. Purpose 1. To confine potentially hazardous or nuisance‐creating activities to defined districts; 2. To preserve areas within the city to increase employment opportunities and increased tax base; 3. To protect the City’s strategic advantage as a high tech job center; and 4. To promote manufacturing and distribution activities in areas with access to major transportation systems. Application 1. Make non‐industrial properties in areas with a dominant industrial character compatible with the prevailing land use scheme; 2. Where needed, require a buffer area for industrial property that abuts residentially used land; 3. Industry should be applied to areas that are not appropriate for residential or …
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET CASE: C14-2020-0017 MLK & 183 Residential DISTRICT: 1 ZONING FROM: CS-NP and LI-CO-NP TO: CS-MU-NP ADDRESS: 6121 FM 969 REZONING AREA: 9.5460 Acres PROPERTY OWNERS: Asero Holdings Corporation (Dale Wimmer) AGENT: Armbrust & Brown, PLLC (Ferris Clements) CASE MANAGER: Heather Chaffin (512-974-2122, heather.chaffin@austintexas.gov) STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff supports the Applicant’s request of CS-MU-NP. For a summary of the basis of staff’s recommendation, see case manager comments on page 2. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: June 23, 2020: June 9, 2020: Meeting canceled CITY COUNCIL ACTION: To be determined ORDINANCE NUMBER: 1 of 9B-6 C14-2020-0017 2 ISSUES: No issues at this time. CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: The proposed rezoning is for a +/- 9.6 acre tract located near the southeast corner of US 183 and FM 969. The property is zoned CS-NP and LI-CO-NP and is mostly undeveloped with a metal fabrication shop on the LI-CO-NP portion. The existing conditional overlay (CO) prohibits some industrial uses and limits vehicular trips to less than 2,000 vehicles per day (vpd). To the west, directly at the corner of US 183 and FM 969, is an undeveloped parcel zoned CS-NP. A site plan for a convenience store is under review for this site. Immediately north of the rezoning site is property zoned CS-CO-NP that is developed with a cocktail lounge. Further north, across FM 969, is property zoned CS-MU-CO-NP that is developed with a fast food restaurant and disused shopping center. The CO limits some commercial and industrial land uses. Further north is a single family neighborhood zoned SF-2-NP. East of the rezoning tract is undeveloped land zoned W/LO-CO-NP; the CO limits some commercial and industrial land uses. Further east is a single family neighborhood zoned SF-2-NP. South is undeveloped land zoned CS-NP; further south is part of the former Motorola campus, zoned LI-NP. Please see Exhibits A and B—Zoning Map and Aerial Exhibit. Staff supports the Applicant’s request of CS-MU-NP. The existing zoning does not allow the possibility of residential or mixed use development of the property. The Applicant has stated that they intend to develop approximately 250-300 multifamily units on the site. Please see Exhibit C- Applicant Letter. BASIS OF RECOMMENDATION: 1. The proposed zoning should be consistent with the purpose statement of the district sought. Adding Mixed Use (MU) allows the property to be developed with the residential land use proposed by the property owner. 2. Zoning changes should …
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET CASE: C14-2019-0098 - Shady Lane Mixed Use DISTRICT: 3 ZONING FROM: SF-3-NP-NP TO: SF-6-NP (Tract 1) and LR-MU-NP (Tract 2), as amended ADDRESS: 914 Shady Lane SITE AREA: 4.134 Acres (Tract 1: 1.72 Acres; Tract 2: 2.41 Acres) PROPERTY OWNERS/APPLICANT: Kimberly Beal and Stephanie Scherzer AGENT: Alice Glasco Consulting (Alice Glasco) CASE MANAGER: Heather Chaffin (512-974-2122, heather.chaffin@austintexas.gov) STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff supports the Applicant’s request of SF-6-NP on Tract 1 and LR-MU-NP on Tract 2, as amended. For a summary of the basis of staff’s recommendation, see case manager comments on page 3. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: June 23, 2020: May 26, 2020: Postponement request by Neighborhood to June 23, 2020, granted on consent. May 12, 2020: Postponement request by Staff to May 26, 2020, granted on consent. March 24, 2020: Meeting cancelled. February 25, 2020: Postponement request by Applicant to March 24, 2020, granted on consent. January 14, 2020: Postponement request by Applicant to February 25, 2020, granted on consent. CITY COUNCIL ACTION: June 11, 2020: Postponement request by Staff to July 30, 2020, granted on consent. May 21, 2020: Postponement request by Staff to June 11, 2020, granted on consent. March 26, 2020: Meeting cancelled. February 6, 2020: Postponement request by Staff to March 26, 2020, granted on consent. ORDINANCE NUMBER: 1 of 29B-7 C14-2019-0089 ISSUES: 2 At the time of this report, discussions between the Applicant and Neighborhood are ongoing. Additional updates may be made at the time of public hearing. The Applicant originally requested CS-MU-NP on Tract 2 but has revised the request to LR- MU-NP. A petition has been filed in opposition to the proposed rezoning. The petition currently stands at 28.09% of eligible signatures and meets the threshold of a Valid Petition. The subject property is crossed by a section of Boggy Creek and is significantly impacted by the associated floodplain, water quality zones, and City drainage, utility, and access easements. Please see Exhibits C and D – Environmental Exhibit and Valid Petition Request. CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: The subject property is located on the west side Shady Lane approximately 500 feet south of Airport Boulevard. The property is zoned SF-3-NP and is developed with a single family residence, urban farm, and related structures. Immediately south of the property is Anita Ferrales Coy Facility (formerly Allen Elementary) which is zoned P-NP. Immediately north of Tract 1, in the rear of the …
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET CASE: C14-2019-0098 - Shady Lane Mixed Use DISTRICT: 3 ZONING FROM: SF-3-NP-NP TO: SF-6-NP (Tract 1) and LR-MU-NP (Tract 2), as amended ADDRESS: 914 Shady Lane SITE AREA: 4.134 Acres (Tract 1: 1.72 Acres; Tract 2: 2.41 Acres) PROPERTY OWNERS/APPLICANT: Kimberly Beal and Stephanie Scherzer AGENT: Alice Glasco Consulting (Alice Glasco) CASE MANAGER: Heather Chaffin (512-974-2122, heather.chaffin@austintexas.gov) STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff supports the Applicant’s request of SF-6-NP on Tract 1 and LR-MU-NP on Tract 2, as amended. For a summary of the basis of staff’s recommendation, see case manager comments on page 3. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: June 23, 2020: May 26, 2020: Postponement request by Neighborhood to June 23, 2020, granted on consent. May 12, 2020: Postponement request by Staff to May 26, 2020, granted on consent. March 24, 2020: Meeting cancelled. February 25, 2020: Postponement request by Applicant to March 24, 2020, granted on consent. January 14, 2020: Postponement request by Applicant to February 25, 2020, granted on consent. CITY COUNCIL ACTION: June 11, 2020: Postponement request by Staff to July 30, 2020, granted on consent. May 21, 2020: Postponement request by Staff to June 11, 2020, granted on consent. March 26, 2020: Meeting cancelled. February 6, 2020: Postponement request by Staff to March 26, 2020, granted on consent. ORDINANCE NUMBER: 1 of 29B-8 C14-2019-0089 ISSUES: 2 At the time of this report, discussions between the Applicant and Neighborhood are ongoing. Additional updates may be made at the time of public hearing. The Applicant originally requested CS-MU-NP on Tract 2 but has revised the request to LR- MU-NP. A petition has been filed in opposition to the proposed rezoning. The petition currently stands at 28.09% of eligible signatures and meets the threshold of a Valid Petition. The subject property is crossed by a section of Boggy Creek and is significantly impacted by the associated floodplain, water quality zones, and City drainage, utility, and access easements. Please see Exhibits C and D – Environmental Exhibit and Valid Petition Request. CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: The subject property is located on the west side Shady Lane approximately 500 feet south of Airport Boulevard. The property is zoned SF-3-NP and is developed with a single family residence, urban farm, and related structures. Immediately south of the property is Anita Ferrales Coy Facility (formerly Allen Elementary) which is zoned P-NP. Immediately north of Tract 1, in the rear of the …
NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN AMENDMENT REVIEW SHEET Planning Commission: June 23, 2020 DATE FILED: February 5, 2020 (In-cycle) NEIGHORHOOD PLAN: Crestview/Wooten CASE#: NPA-2020-0017.01 PROJECT NAME: 7113 Burnet PC DATE: June 23, 2020 ADDRESS: 7113 Burnet Road DISTRICT AREA: 7 SITE AREA: 4.388 acres OWNER/APPLICANT: Ronan Corporation AGENT: Armbrust & Brown, PLLC (Michael J. Gaudini) CASE MANAGER: Maureen Meredith STAFF EMAIL: Maureen.meredith@austintexas.gov TYPE OF AMENDMENT: Change in Future Land Use Designation PHONE: (512) 921-6223 From: Commercial Base District Zoning Change To: Multifamily Related Zoning Case: C14-2020-0016 Related RCA: C14-72-032(RCT) From: CS-1-CO-NP, CS-CO-NP and LO-CO-NP NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN ADOPTION DATE: April 1, 2004 PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: June 23, 2020 – (pending) STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Recommended. To: MF-6-NP 1 of 25B-9 Planning Commission: June 23, 2020 BASIS FOR STAFF’S RECOMMENDATION: Staff supports the applicant’s request for Multifamily land use because the property is located along Burnet Road which is a commercial corridor with a mix of uses. Burnet Road is identified as an Activity Corridor in the Imagine Austin Comprehensive Plan where a mixed of commercial, office, and residential uses are appropriate. Below are sections of the Crestview/Wooten Neighborhood Plan that supports the applicant’s request. 2 LAND USE DESCRIPTIONS EXISTING LAND USE ON THE PROPERTY Commercial -Lots or parcels containing retail sales, services, hotel/motels and all recreational services that are predominantly privately owned and operated for profit (for example, theaters and bowling alleys). Included are private institutional uses (convalescent homes and rest homes in which medical or surgical services are not a main function of the institution), but not hospitals. 2 of 25B-9 Planning Commission: June 23, 2020 Purpose 1. Encourage employment centers, commercial activities, and other non‐ residential development to locate along major thoroughfares; and 2. Reserve limited areas for intense, auto‐oriented commercial uses that are generally not compatible with residential or mixed use environments. Application major highways; and 1. Focus the highest intensity commercial and industrial activities along freeways and 2. Should be used in areas with good transportation access such as frontage roads and arterial roadways, which are generally not suitable for residential development. PROPOSED LAND USE ON THE PROPERTY Multifamily Residential - Higher-density housing with 3 or more units on one lot. 1. Preserve existing multifamily and affordable housing; 2. Maintain and create affordable, safe, and well-managed rental housing; and 3. Make it possible for existing residents, both homeowners and renters, to continue to live in their neighborhoods. 4. Applied to existing or …
CASE: C14-2020–0016 7113 Burnet Road DISTRICT: 7 ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET ZONING FROM: CS-1-CO-NP, CS-CO-NP, LO-CO-NP TO: MF-6-NP ADDRESS: 7113 Burnet Rd SITE AREA: 4.3881 acres (191,145.64 sq. ft.) PROPERTY OWNER: Ronan Corporation (Craig Hopper) AGENT: Armbrust & Brown, PLLC (Michael Gaudini) CASE MANAGER: Mark Graham (512-974-3574, mark.graham@austintexas.gov ) STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff offers an alternative recommendation to grant Multifamily Residence (Moderate- High Density) - conditional use - neighborhood plan (MF-4-CO-NP) district zoning. For a summary of the basis of staff’s recommendation, see case manager comments below. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: Planned to be scheduled for July 30, 2020 June 23, 2020 CITY COUNCIL ACTION: ORDINANCE NUMBER: ISSUES The Future Land Use Map from Commercial to Multi-family residential is also under consideration (NPA-2020-0017.01). Access to Burnet Road requires agreement with adjacent property owner and approval by the Austin Transportation Department. Neighbors are concerned about potential impacts from the proposed building and multi-family residential use. CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: Applicant seeks zoning to build 360 residential units on the 4.39 acre (191,228.4 sq. ft.) parcel of land at 7113 Burnet Road. The requested zoning is multi-family residence highest density- neighborhood plan (MF-6-NP) zoning. The subject tract is mid-block with frontage only on Burnet Road and currently has 3 curb cuts. 1 of 12B-10 C14-2020-0016 2 Current Conditions The site is a commercial development with a parking lot fronting Burnet Road. The buildings are set back more than 150 feet from the road. The largest single space appears to be the bar closest to Burnet Road. The adjacent buildings are occupied by small businesses providing, for instance: driving instruction and martial arts coaching; coffee and kolaches; hair-cuts and massages. The site is auto oriented. With the exception of the bar, the businesses face north and are not visible from the street. There is a large multi-tenant sign only about half full with business names. There appear to be several vacant tenant spaces. There is a free-standing building in the office zoned (east) part of the site. There appear to be new vehicles stored on that portion of the site as they are on the adjacent commercially zoned lot to the south. Buffers to residences have not been maintained. Vehicle Access and Circulation Safe access to and from Burnet Road is one key issue. Making safe left turns onto Burnet Road during peak traffic hours would be difficult without signalization. There is a traffic …
RESTRICTIVE COVENANT TERMINATION REVIEW SHEET DISTRICT: 7 CASE: C14-72-032 (RCT) – 7113 Burnet Rd EXISTING ZONING: LO-CO-NP ADDRESS: 7113 Burnet Road SITE AREA: 1.1166 acres (48,638 square feet) PROPERTY OWNER: Ronan Corporation (Craig Hopper) AGENT: Armbrust & Brown PLLC (Michael Gaudini) CASE MANAGER: Mark Graham (512-974-3574, mark.graham@austintexas.gov ) STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends granting a Termination of the Restrictive Covenant. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: June 23, 2020: CITY COUNCIL ACTION: Planned to be scheduled for July 30, 2020: RESTRICTIVE COVENANT TERMINATION RECORDING NUMBER: ISSUES: No issues were identified for this request. CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: The subject Restrictive Covenant is less restrictive than current compatibility standards by Code. At the time that the subject property zoning was changed from residential to office, the Restrictive Covenant was provided to increase the setback between the office and the houses on Hardy Circle. Applicant is requesting the termination of the Restrictive Covenant which established a twenty- foot building setback from the north property line of the 48,638 square foot tract of land that was rezoned from residential to office in 1973 (Ordinance No. 73 0628-D). 1 of 9B-11 C14-72-032(RCT) 2 The Restrictive Covenant is recorded in volume 4674, page 2281 of the Deed Records of Travis County, Texas. Paragraph number 1. “No Building or any part thereof shall be located within twenty (20) feet of the north property line of said property”. Please refer to Exhibit “A”. The standard building setback to an internal property line, in the office zoning district is five feet when the office is surrounded by other offices or commercial zoning and use. The Restrictive Covenant provided additional setback from the detached family residences on north of the tract being rezoned to office. Compatibility Standards in Article 10 (LDC 25-2-1063) apply to the subject site because it is located next to SF-3-NP zoning and the development site is bigger than 20,000 square feet. The minimum setback is 25 feet from SF-5 or more restrictive zoned land and it applies to the new building, the drive aisle and parking lots. There are also requirements for landscape buffering and screening (LDC 25-2-1066) in the area between multi-family buildings and buildings in the SF-5 or more restrictive districts. BASIS OF RECOMMENDATION: Staff supports the Termination request. The Restrictive Covenant was created in 1973 before the City Code had Compatibility Standards. The current Land Development Code, with Compatibility Standards for setbacks, building heights and …
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET CASE: C14-2020-0031.SH – E MLK Rezoning DISTRICT:1 ZONING FROM: SF-3-NP TO: MF-6-NP SITE AREA: 2.64 Acres ADDRESS: 5201 East Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard PROPERTY OWNERS/APPLICANT: 5201 E MLK LP (Ryan Walker) AGENT: Thrower Design (Ron Thower) CASE MANAGER: Heather Chaffin (512-974-2122, heather.chaffin@austintexas.gov) STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends MF-3-NP. For a summary of the basis of staff’s recommendation, see case manager comments on page 3. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: June 23, 2020: June 9, 2020: Meeting canceled. May 26, 2020: To postpone to June 9, 2020, as requested by Neighborhood, on consent. CITY COUNCIL ACTION: June 11, 2020: June 4, 2020: To postpone to June 11, 2020, as requested by Staff, on consent. ORDINANCE NUMBER: 1 of 23B-12 C14-2020-0031.SH 2 ISSUES: No issues at this time. The proposed rezoning is a SMART Housing project. CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: The subject property is located on the south side of East Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard (E MLK) roughly halfway between Springdale Road and Tannehill Lane. The property is zoned SF- 3-NP and is developed with a single family residence. The property is surrounded by SF- 3-NP zoned land to the west, south, and east. The areas to the west and south are developed with a single family residential neighborhood; the property to the east is Blair Woods Nature Preserve, Austin Wildlife Rescue, and Ulit Baptist Church. Further to the west, near the intersection with Springdale Road, are properties zoned GR-MU-NP and GR-NP. These are developed with two single family houses and a range of commercial land uses including limited retail, a gas station, automotive repair, a police substation, and more. Further to the east and south east, closer to the intersection with Tannehill Lane are properties zoned MF-3- CO-NP and GR-CO-NP. These properties contain a senior apartment complex and undeveloped land. Across E MLK to the north and northwest are a single family neighborhood zoned SF-2-NP and an undeveloped property zoned SF-6-NP. The property is designated as Mixed Residential on the Future Land Use Map (FLUM) of the East MLK Combined Neighborhood Plan area, so a plan amendment is not required. This portion of East MLK is designated as an Activity Corridor in the Imagine Austin plan. Elmsgrove Drive is a local residential street that currently stubs out along the southern property line. Austin Transportation Department (ATD) has reviewed the rezoning request and has determined that a connection …
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET CASE: C14-2020-0048– 1509 Enfield DISTRICT: 9 ZONING FROM: MF-3-NP TO: NO-MU-NP ADDRESS: 1509 Enfield Road SITE AREA: 0.24 acres (10,461.95 sq. ft.) PROPERTY OWNER: Alan W. & Margaret H. Berryhill AGENT: ATX Permit & Consulting LLC (Lila Nelson) CASE MANAGER Mark Graham (512-974-3574, mark.graham@austintexas.gov ) STAFF RECOMMENDATION: The Staff Recommendation is to grant neighborhood office – mixed use – neighborhood plan (NO-MU-NP). For a summary of the basis of staff’s recommendation, see case manager comments on page 2. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: June 23, 2020 CITY COUNCIL ACTION: ORDINANCE NUMBER: Planned to be scheduled for July 30, 2020 ISSUES Neighbors wrote more than a dozen emails (see attached) opposing the zoning change for a variety of reasons, including: not supported by the Old West Austin Neighborhood Plan, traffic congestion on Enfield, anticipated overflow parking problems, drainage issues and their experience with the existing real estate office (two doors down from the subject property) that has neighborhood office (NO) zoning. 1 of 44B-13 C14-2020-0048 2 CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: Request The Applicant requests rezoning the lot at 1509 Enfield Road from multifamily residence - (medium density) – neighborhood plan (MF-3-NP) to neighborhood office – mixed use – neighborhood plan (NO-MU-NP) combining district. Staff recommended adding mixed use (MU) to provide for and encourage development that contains a compatible mix of residential and office uses and the applicant agreed. Location The subject site is in the middle of the Enfield Subdivision, including the Clarksville area which is on the National Register of Historic Places, northwest of downtown Austin. 1509 Enfield Road is a 0.24 acre (10,461.95 sq. ft.) lot located midblock on the south side of Enfield Road between West Lynn Street to the west and Marshall Lane to the east. The site is accessed from Enfield Road. The alley is vacated. 2000 Old West Austin Neighborhood Plan/1979 Austin Tomorrow Comprehensive Plan The subject site is in the “Residential Core” of Old West Austin as mapped in the Neighborhood Plan adopted June 22, 2000 as an amendment to the 1979 “Austin Tomorrow Comprehensive Plan.” Enfield Road is the north limit of the Residential Core area that continues south to the commercial zoning north of West 6th Street. The western limit is Mopac and eastern limit is generally the edge of the commercial zone west of Lamar Blvd. The Old West Austin Neighborhood Plan states: within its residential core, …
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET CASE: C14-2020-0043 – 1809 W. Anderson Ln. DISTRICT: 7 ZONING FROM: CS-CO-NP TO: CS-1-CO-NP ADDRESS: 1809 W. Anderson Lane, Unit 1 SITE AREA: estimated 0.01845 acres (804 sq. ft.) PROPERTY OWNER: 1809 Anderson, Inc. (Amirali Mahesania) AGENT: J. Thompson Professional Consulting (Jon Thompson) CASE MANAGER Mark Graham (512-974-3574, mark.graham@austintexas.gov ) STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff’s alternative recommendation is to grant commercial-liquor sales – conditional overlay – neighborhood plan (CS-1-CO-NP) combining district zoning for the building footprint. The Conditional Overlay (Ordinance 040401-32B) prohibits pawn shop services use and adds the following as conditional uses of Tract 108: Adult oriented business Maintenance and service facilities Equipment sales Limited warehousing and distribution Automotive washing (of any type) Commercial blood plasma center Equipment repair services Vehicle storage For a summary of the basis of staff’s recommendation, see case manager comments below PLANNING/ COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: June 23, 2020 CITY COUNCIL ACTION: Planned to be scheduled for July 30, 2020 ORDINANCE NUMBER: No issues were identified for this request. ISSUES 1 of 11B-14 C14-2020-0043 2 CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: The subject commercial tract is located midblock, on the south side of West Anderson Lane between Rutgers Avenue and Mullen Drive. The application lists a 4,543 square foot (0.1043 acre) lot and the trip generation worksheet lists an 800 square foot building. The survey of the building footprint calculates the rezoning area is 804 square feet. Applicant requests rezoning the building from general commercial services – conditional overlay – neighborhood plan (CS- CO-NP) to commercial-liquor sales – conditional overlay – neighborhood plan (CS-1-CO-NP). Crestview/Wooten Neighborhood Plan In April 2004, the Crestview Neighborhood Plan (Ord. # 20040401-32B) rezoned about 650.5 acres to add a neighborhood plan combining district to the base zoning and to change the base zoning districts on 43 tracts of land. The subject lot was listed as Tract 108 in the Ordinance. The base zoning remained general commercial services (CS) district and the conditional overlay and neighborhood plan (CO-NP) were added. Part 5 of the Crestview Ordinance lists Tracts 105 to 111 (including the subject tract) as tracts that may be developed as a neighborhood mixed use building special use as set forth in Sections 25-2-1502 through 1504 of the Code. Part 7.(7) of the Crestview Ordinance added the following uses as conditional uses of Tract 108: Adult oriented businesses Maintenance and service facilities Equipment sales Limited warehousing and distribution Automotive washing …
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET CASE: C14-2019-0107.SH – Jackie Robinson Rezoning DISTRICT: 1 (previously “Diamond Forty-Two”) ZONING FROM: SF-3-NP TO: SF-6-NP, as Amended ADDRESSES: 5511, 5515, 5517, and 5519 Jackie Robinson Street SITE AREA: 6.149 Acres PROPERTY OWNER/APPLICANT: William Mosley AGENT: Citrine Development, LLC (Teresa Bowyer) CASE MANAGER: Heather Chaffin (512-974-2122, heather.chaffin@austintexas.gov) STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff supports the Applicant’s request to rezone the property to SF-6-NP. For a summary of the basis of staff’s recommendation, see case manager comments on page 2. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: June 23, 2020: May 12, 2020: Postponement to June 23, 2020 as requested by Staff, on consent April 28, 2020: Postponement to May 12, 2020 as requested by Staff, on consent April 14, 2020: Postponement to April 28, 2020 as requested by Staff, on consent March 10, 2020: Postponement to April 14, 2020 as requested by Staff, on consent January 28, 2020: Postponement to March 10, 2020 as requested by Staff, on consent December 17, 2019: Postponement to January 23, 2020 as requested by Staff, on consent November 12, 2019: Postponement to December 17, 2019 as requested by Applicant, on consent October 8, 2019: Postponement to November 12, 2019 as requested by Applicant, on consent September 24, 2019: Postponement to October 8, 2019 as requested by Applicant, on consent CITY COUNCIL ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: July 30, 2020: May 21, 2020: Meeting cancelled December 17, 2019: Postponement to January 28, 2020 as requested by Staff, on consent April 23, 2020: Postponement to May 21, 2020 as requested by Staff, on consent March 12, 2020: Postponement to April 23, 2020 as requested by Staff, on consent January 23, 2020: Postponement to March 12, 2020 as requested by Staff, on consent December 17, 2019: Postponement to January 23, 2020 as requested by Staff, on consent December 17, 2019: Postponement to January 28, 2020 as requested by Staff, on consent December 5, 2019: Postponement to January 28, 2020 as requested by Staff, on consent November 14, 2019: Postponement to December 5, 2020 as requested by Staff, on consent October 17, 2019: Postponement to November 14, 2019 as requested by Staff, on consent B-151 of 10 C14-2019-0107.SH 2 ISSUES: The rezoning request is for a SMART Housing project that proposes 62 private-ownership units (not rentals). 51 of the proposed units would be available at 80% or below Median Family Income (MFI) for a 99-year term. Please see Exhibit C – …
C14-2020-0030 1 ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET CASE: C14-2020-0030 – 200 Montopolis Rezoning DISTRICT: 3 ZONING FROM: SF-3-NP TO: SF-6-NP ADDRESS: 200 Montopolis Drive and 6206 Clovis Street SITE AREA: 1.32 acres PROPERTY OWNER: Nine Banded Holdings LLC (Taylor Jackson) AGENT: Thrower Design (A. Ron Thrower) CASE MANAGER: Kate Clark (512-974-1237, kate.clark@austintexas.gov) STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends townhouse and condominium residence – neighborhood plan (SF-6-NP) combining district zoning. For a summary of the basis of staff’s recommendation, see page 2. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: June 23, 2020 Scheduled for Planning Commission CITY COUNCIL ACTION: July 30, 2020 Planned to be scheduled for City Council ORDINANCE NUMBER: ISSUES: On May 26, 2020 the Montopolis Neighborhood Planning Contact Team (MNPCT) held their monthly meeting to discuss zoning cases in their area. They were not able to discuss this case at their meeting and have requested to postpone it to the next Planning Commission meeting on July 14th. Their postponement request is attached in Exhibit C: MNPCT Postponement Request. Staff has received communication in opposition to this rezoning case, please refer to Exhibit D: Correspondence Received. CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: The subject property is currently zoned SF-3-NP and consists of two parcels approximately 1.34 acres in total size. It can be accessed by Montopolis Drive and Clovis Street. Adjacent to the south are properties zoned SF-3-NP district zoning. These tracts contain a mixture of single-family 1 of 16B-15 C14-2020-0030 2 residential buildings. To the west are tracts also zoned SF-3-NP which are undeveloped. To the north of the subject property are tracts zoned P-NP and CS district zoning. The CS zoned property is undeveloped. The P-NP property is the northeastern portion of Roy Guerrero Metropolitan Park and is not developed. To the east across Montopolis Drive is right-of-way for the US Highway 183 and is not zoned, see Exhibit A: Zoning Map and Exhibit B: Aerial Map. 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 applicant is requesting a base zoning district of SF-6. This district is intended as an area for moderate density single family, duplex, two family, townhouse and condominium use. It is appropriate for areas in which unusually large lots predominate with access to other than minor residential streets, and in selected areas where a transition from single-family to multifamily use …
C14-2020-0029 1 ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET CASE: C14-2020-0029 – Montopolis Acres Rezoning DISTRICT: 3 ZONING FROM: SF-3-NP TO: SF-6-NP ADDRESS: 1013 and 1017 Montopolis Dr SITE AREA: 3.12 acres PROPERTY OWNER: Montopolis Acres LP (Danny Walker) AGENT: Thrower Design (A. Ron Thrower) CASE MANAGER: Kate Clark (512-974-1237, kate.clark@austintexas.gov) STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends townhouse and condominium residence – neighborhood plan (SF-6-NP) combining district zoning. For a summary of the basis of staff’s recommendation, see page 2. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: June 23, 2020 Scheduled for Planning Commission CITY COUNCIL ACTION: July 30, 2020 Planned to be scheduled for City Council ORDINANCE NUMBER: ISSUES: On May 26, 2020 the Montopolis Neighborhood Planning Contact Team (MNPCT) held their monthly meeting to discuss zoning cases in their area. They were not able to discuss this case at their meeting and have requested to postpone it to the next Planning Commission meeting on July 14th. Their postponement request is attached in Exhibit C: MNPCT Postponement Request. CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: This property is approximately 3.12 acres and is located on the east side of Montopolis Drive. It is currently zoned SF-3-NP. Across Montopolis Drive to the west are properties zoned SF-3-NP with single-family residential buildings. Adjacent to the north is a property zoned LO-MU-CO- NP which is undeveloped. Adjacent to the east and south of the property are tracts zoned SF-3- NP with single-family residential (to the east) and religious assembly uses (to the south), see Exhibit A: Zoning Map and Exhibit B: Aerial Map. 1 of 12B-16 C14-2020-0029 2 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 applicant is requesting a base zoning district of SF-6. This district is intended as an area for moderate density single family, duplex, two family, townhouse and condominium use. It is appropriate for areas in which unusually large lots predominate with access to other than minor residential streets, and in selected areas where a transition from single-family to multifamily use is appropriate. This property is adjacent to Montopolis Drive, a Level 3 Road classified by the Austin Strategic Mobility Plan (ASMP). It is also in between a property zoned LO-MU-CO-NP to the north and SF-3-NP to the south. Rezoning this property to SF-6-NP would provide a transition in use and site development standards between the two properties. …
C14-2020-0030 1 ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET CASE: C14-2020-0030 – 200 Montopolis Rezoning DISTRICT: 3 ZONING FROM: SF-3-NP TO: SF-6-NP ADDRESS: 200 Montopolis Drive and 6206 Clovis Street SITE AREA: 1.32 acres PROPERTY OWNER: Nine Banded Holdings LLC (Taylor Jackson) AGENT: Thrower Design (A. Ron Thrower) CASE MANAGER: Kate Clark (512-974-1237, kate.clark@austintexas.gov) STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends townhouse and condominium residence – neighborhood plan (SF-6-NP) combining district zoning. For a summary of the basis of staff’s recommendation, see page 2. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: June 23, 2020 Scheduled for Planning Commission CITY COUNCIL ACTION: July 30, 2020 Planned to be scheduled for City Council ORDINANCE NUMBER: ISSUES: On May 26, 2020 the Montopolis Neighborhood Planning Contact Team (MNPCT) held their monthly meeting to discuss zoning cases in their area. They were not able to discuss this case at their meeting and have requested to postpone it to the next Planning Commission meeting on July 14th. Their postponement request is attached in Exhibit C: MNPCT Postponement Request. Staff has received communication in opposition to this rezoning case, please refer to Exhibit D: Correspondence Received. CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: The subject property is currently zoned SF-3-NP and consists of two parcels approximately 1.34 acres in total size. It can be accessed by Montopolis Drive and Clovis Street. Adjacent to the south are properties zoned SF-3-NP district zoning. These tracts contain a mixture of single-family 1 of 16B-17 C14-2020-0030 2 residential buildings. To the west are tracts also zoned SF-3-NP which are undeveloped. To the north of the subject property are tracts zoned P-NP and CS district zoning. The CS zoned property is undeveloped. The P-NP property is the northeastern portion of Roy Guerrero Metropolitan Park and is not developed. To the east across Montopolis Drive is right-of-way for the US Highway 183 and is not zoned, see Exhibit A: Zoning Map and Exhibit B: Aerial Map. 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 applicant is requesting a base zoning district of SF-6. This district is intended as an area for moderate density single family, duplex, two family, townhouse and condominium use. It is appropriate for areas in which unusually large lots predominate with access to other than minor residential streets, and in selected areas where a transition from single-family to multifamily use …
C14-2020-0044 1 ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET CASE: C14-2020-0044 – Saxon Acres Residential Zoning DISTRICT: 3 ZONING FROM: SF-3-NP TO: SF-6-NP ADDRESS: 316 Saxon Lane & 6328 El Mirando Street SITE AREA: 2.9 acres PROPERTY OWNER: Saxon Acres LLC (Danny Walker) AGENT: Thrower Design (A. Ron Thrower) CASE MANAGER: Kate Clark (512-974-1237, kate.clark@austintexas.gov) STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends townhouse and condominium residence – neighborhood plan (SF-6-NP) combining district zoning. For a summary of the basis of staff’s recommendation, see page 2. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: June 23, 2020 Scheduled for Planning Commission CITY COUNCIL ACTION: July 30, 2020 Planned to be scheduled for City Council ORDINANCE NUMBER: ISSUES On May 26, 2020 the Montopolis Neighborhood Planning Contact Team (MNPCT) held their monthly meeting to discuss zoning cases in their area. They were not able to discuss this case at their meeting and have requested to postpone it to the next Planning Commission meeting on July 14th. Their postponement request is attached in Exhibit C: MNPCT Postponement Request. Staff has received communication from neighboring properties in opposition to this rezoning. For all communication, please see Exhibit D: Correspondence Received. CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: This property is approximately 2.9 acres in size and is accessed by either Saxon Lane or El Mirando Street. It is currently zoned SF-3-NP and is not developed. Adjacent to the north, west 1 of 13B-18 C14-2020-0044 2 and south of the property are tracts zoned SF-3-NP with a mixture of single family and duplex residential buildings. Across Saxon Lane to the east and south east are tracts zone GR-NP and LR-NP. Both of these are undeveloped. See Exhibit A: Zoning Map and Exhibit B: Aerial Map for visual context. 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 applicant is requesting a base zoning district of SF-6. This district is intended as an area for moderate density single family, duplex, two family, townhouse and condominium use. It is appropriate for areas in which unusually large lots predominate with access to other than minor residential streets, and in selected areas where a transition from single-family to multifamily use is appropriate. The subject property is 2.9 acres in size and on the periphery of the neighborhood. It is also approximately 465 feet (0.08 miles) from the US Highway 183 right-of-way and …
C14-2020-0044 1 ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET CASE: C14-2020-0044 – Saxon Acres Residential Zoning DISTRICT: 3 ZONING FROM: SF-3-NP TO: SF-6-NP ADDRESS: 316 Saxon Lane & 6328 El Mirando Street SITE AREA: 2.9 acres PROPERTY OWNER: Saxon Acres LLC (Danny Walker) AGENT: Thrower Design (A. Ron Thrower) CASE MANAGER: Kate Clark (512-974-1237, kate.clark@austintexas.gov) STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends townhouse and condominium residence – neighborhood plan (SF-6-NP) combining district zoning. For a summary of the basis of staff’s recommendation, see page 2. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: June 23, 2020 Scheduled for Planning Commission CITY COUNCIL ACTION: July 30, 2020 Planned to be scheduled for City Council ORDINANCE NUMBER: ISSUES On May 26, 2020 the Montopolis Neighborhood Planning Contact Team (MNPCT) held their monthly meeting to discuss zoning cases in their area. They were not able to discuss this case at their meeting and have requested to postpone it to the next Planning Commission meeting on July 14th. Their postponement request is attached in Exhibit C: MNPCT Postponement Request. Staff has received communication from neighboring properties in opposition to this rezoning. For all communication, please see Exhibit D: Correspondence Received. CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: This property is approximately 2.9 acres in size and is accessed by either Saxon Lane or El Mirando Street. It is currently zoned SF-3-NP and is not developed. Adjacent to the north, west 1 of 13B-19 C14-2020-0044 2 and south of the property are tracts zoned SF-3-NP with a mixture of single family and duplex residential buildings. Across Saxon Lane to the east and south east are tracts zone GR-NP and LR-NP. Both of these are undeveloped. See Exhibit A: Zoning Map and Exhibit B: Aerial Map for visual context. 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 applicant is requesting a base zoning district of SF-6. This district is intended as an area for moderate density single family, duplex, two family, townhouse and condominium use. It is appropriate for areas in which unusually large lots predominate with access to other than minor residential streets, and in selected areas where a transition from single-family to multifamily use is appropriate. The subject property is 2.9 acres in size and on the periphery of the neighborhood. It is also approximately 465 feet (0.08 miles) from the US Highway 183 right-of-way and …
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET CASE: C14-2020-0035 707 W 14th Apartments DISTRICT: 9 ZONING FROM: GO TO: DMU-CO ADDRESS: 707 West 14th Street SITE AREA: 0.10 acres (4,356 sq. ft.) PROPERTY OWNER: Jaydev (Jay Reddy) AGENT: 503 Walnut, LLC (Chris Riley) CASE MANAGER: Mark Graham (512-974-3574, mark.graham@austintexas.gov STAFF RECOMMENDATION: The Staff recommendation is to grant downtown mixed use – conditional overlay (DMU-CO) district zoning. The Conditional Overlay limits building height to 60 feet. For a summary of the basis of staff’s recommendation, see case manager comments below. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: June 23, 2020: CITY COUNCIL ACTION: Jul 30, 2020: ORDINANCE NUMBER ISSUES: No issues have been identified for this request. CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: The subject rezoning consists of a 0.10 ac (4,416 sq. ft.) site fronting West 14th Street between Rio Grande Street and West Avenue. There is no minimum lot size for the requested DMU zone. Both sides of the street are zoned for office uses. On the south side of West 14th Street, the east half the block including the subject site is zoned for general office (GO) and the west half zoned for limited office (LO). The application notes that the existing building was used as an office before fire damage in 2018. The north side of West 14th Street in the same block is zoned GO. The owner intends to raze the fire damaged building and build apartments on the site. The requested DMU zone district permits the residential use with a maximum impervious coverage of 100%, Floor Area Ratio (FAR) of 5:1, has no required setbacks or yards. 1 of 14B-20 C14-2020-0035 Mixed Use 2 The site is within the Downtown Austin Plan (DAP), in the Northwest District. The DAP recommends infill residential in the Northwest District with increased density (AU-1.2). The subject site is on a block that is residential in appearance though entirely zoned for office uses. The two-story apartment style building next door to the east is an architect’s office. To the west there are three small detached buildings built as houses, two of which are used as offices. There is an accounting practice in the house style building on the northwest corner of West 14th Street and West Avenue. Next door to the accountant and immediately across the street from the subject property are two and three-story apartment buildings. Height Two Land Development Code regulations affect the height for the …
C14-2020-0023 1 ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET CASES: C14-2020-0023 – Highway 71 & Mountain Shadow DISTRICT: 8 ZONING FROM: RR-NP (Tract 1); LR-NP and GR-NP (Tract 2) ZONING TO: MF-1-NP (Tract 1); LR-MU-NP (Tract 2) ADDRESSES: 8709 & 8701 Sky Mountain Drive (Tract 1) and 8732, 8624 & 8722 W. State HWY 71 (Tract 2) SITE AREA: 6.5 acres (Tract 1); 5.5 acres (Tract 2); 12.0 acres (Total) PROPERTY OWNERS: Tract 1: Roberta Hudson Tract 2: THT Holdings LLC, (Senthil Rangaswamy and Prithiviraj Loganathan) AGENT: Metcalfe Wolff Stuart & Williams LLP (Michele Rogerson Lynch) CASE MANAGER: Kate Clark (512-974-1237, kate.clark@austintexas.gov) STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends multifamily residence – limited density – neighborhood plan (MF-1-NP) combining district zoning for Tract 1 and neighborhood commercial – mixed use - neighborhood plan (LR-MU-NP) combining district zoning for Tract 2. For a summary of the basis of staff’s recommendation, see page 2. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: June 23, 2020 Scheduled for Planning Commission CITY COUNCIL ACTION: July 30, 2020 Scheduled for City Council ORDINANCE NUMBER: B-211 of 56 C14-2020-0023 2 ISSUES: There is an existing public Restrictive Covenant (RC) that covers Tract 2 of this rezoning case. One of the items in this RC is a requirement to extend Mountain Shadows Drive south to State Highway 71 prior to the issuance of any building permits. Residents from the surrounding neighborhood have expressed concerns about this extension and have communicated they are opposed to the rezoning of these properties if that extension is constructed. There is a Restrictive Covenant Amendment (C14-85-288.56(RCA)) that is being processed concurrently with this rezoning case that addresses this issue. Mountain Shadows Drive is shown on the Austin Strategic Mobility Plan (ASMP) to be extended from its current terminus to State Highway 71. At this time, the Austin Transportation Department (ATD) is recommending removing the current language in the existing RC and to defer ROW dedication for this road until submittal of the first subdivision or site plan application. The Applicant has agreed to not take access to the existing Mountain Shadows Drive for this development project. However, they will be constructing a new section of Mountain Shadows Drive from State Highway 71 to their project entrance for their access. They have agreed to only build the portion of the road that will be necessary to provide access for their development and dedicate the remaining ROW to be constructed at a later …
C14-85-288.56(RCA) 1 RESTRICTIVE COVENANT AMENDMENT CHANGE REVIEW SHEET CASE: C14-85-288.56(RCA) – Highway 71 & Mountain Shadows DISTRICT: 8 EXISTING ZONING: GR-NP (Tract 1) and LR-NP (Tract 2) ADDRESS: 8732, 8624 and 8722 W. State Highway 71 TOTAL SITE AREA: 1.676 acres (Tract 1) and 3.92 acres (Tract 2) PROPERTY OWNER: THT Holdings LLC, (Senthil Rangaswamy and Prithiviraj Loganathan) AGENT: Metcalfe Wolff Stuart & Williams LLP (Michele Rogerson Lynch) CASE MANAGER: Kate Clark (512-974-1237, kate.clark@austintexas.gov) STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends amending the Restrictive Covenant as outlined in the Staff Conditions section in Exhibit C: Environmental Officer’s Review. For a summary of the basis of Staff’s recommendation, see case manager comments on Page 2. ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: June 3, 2020 Approved staff’s recommendation with additional conditions, see Exhibit D: Environmental Commission Recommendation. (9-0) [K. Ramberg, P. Thompson – 2nd]. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: June 23, 2020 Scheduled for Planning Commission CITY COUNCIL ACTION: July 30, 2020 Scheduled for City Council RESTRICTIVE COVENANT AMENDMENT RECORDING NUMBER: B-22B-221 of 16 C14-85-288.56(RCA) 2 ISSUES Neighbors in the area are concerned about the project connecting to Mountain Shadows Drive per the current Restrictive Covenant (RC) requirements. Because this project site is over the Barton Springs Contributing Zone, the Applicant, the Austin Transportation Department (ATD) and the Office of the Environmental Officer have been working closely to come to an agreement on how and when this road should be developed. Mountain Shadows Drive is shown on the Austin Strategic Mobility Plan (ASMP) to be extended from its current terminus to State Highway 71. At this time, the Austin Transportation Department (ATD) is recommending removing the current language in the existing RC and to defer ROW dedication for this road until submittal of the first subdivision or site plan application. The Applicant has agreed to not take access to the existing Mountain Shadows Drive for this development project. However, they will be constructing a new section of Mountain Shadows Drive from State Highway 71 to their project entrance for their access. They have agreed to only build the portion of the road that will be necessary to provide access for their development and dedicate the remaining ROW to be constructed at a later date. CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: The proposed Restrictive Covenant Amendment (RCA) area is approximately 5.596 acres and is currently undeveloped. It was zoned to GR and LR in 1987. The zoning case included a …
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET CASE: C14-2019-0108 Parker House DISTRICT: 5 ZONING FROM: GO-H-NP and MF-4-H-NP TO: GR-MU-H-NP (Tract 1) and GR-MU-NP (Tract 2), as amended ADDRESS: 2404 Rio Grande Street SITE AREA: 0.3245 Acres PROPERTY OWNER/APPLICANT: 2404 Rio Grande St. LP (William Archer) AGENT: South Llano Strategies (Glen Coleman) CASE MANAGER: Heather Chaffin (512-974-2122, heather.chaffin@austintexas.gov) STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff supports the Applicant’s request to rezone the property to GR-MU-H-NP on Tract 1 and GR-MU-NP on Tract 2, with conditions. For a summary of the basis of staff’s recommendation, see case manager comments on page 2. HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION ACTION/ RECOMMENDATION: May 18, 2020: TO DENY THE REMOVAL OF HISTORIC LANDMARK DESIGNATION (H- ) FROM TRACT 2 (7-0). [Myer- 1st, Little- 2nd; Reed, Jacob, Koch, Papavasiliou- Absent] PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION/ RECOMMENDATION: June 23, 2020: May 26, 2020: To grant postponement to June 23, 2020 as requested by Neighborhood, on consent. CITY COUNCIL ACTION: June 4, 2020: To grant postponement to July 30, 2020 as requested by Staff, on consent. ORDINANCE NUMBER: B-241 of 7 ISSUES: The applicant proposes removing the historic landmark designation (H-) from the rear of the property only to allow redevelopment of that area (Tract 2). No change to the historic landmark designation is proposed on Tract 1, where the Parker House building is located. No changes to the Parker House structure is proposed with the rezoning request. The applicant proposes changing the base zoning on both tracts to GR-MU to allow commercial and residential uses on both tracts. The applicant originally requested CS-MU-NP zoning but later revised the request. CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: The proposed rezoning is for 0.3245 acre property located on the west side of Rio Grande Street between West 24th and West 25th Streets. The property is located in the Outer West Campus subdistrict of the West Campus/University Neighborhood Overlay (UNO). The property is also located within the West University Neighborhood Plan area. The front portion of the property is developed with the historic Parker House and is zoned GO- H-NP (Tract 1). The rear of the property is zoned MF-4-H-NP and is used for a parking area, garage, and a garage apartment. South of the property is a fraternity house and a convenience store with gas station, both zoned CS-NP. West of the property is multifamily land use, zoned MF-4-NP. North of the property is multifamily land use, zoned MF-5-NP, LO-NP, GO-NP, and MF-4-NP. Across …
C14-2020-0049 1 ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET CASE: C14-2020-0049 – Planet K South Pop Rezone DISTRICT: 5 ZONING FROM: CS and GR TO: CS-1 ADDRESS: 1516 South Lamar Boulevard SITE AREA: 0.46 acres PROPERTY OWNER: AusPro Enterprises LP (Michael Kleinman) AGENT: Moncada Enterprises (Phil Moncada) CASE MANAGER: Kate Clark (512-974-1237, kate.clark@austintexas.gov) STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends rezoning the building footprint to commercial - liquor sales (CS-1) district zoning. For a summary of the basis of staff’s recommendation, see page 2. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: June 23, 2020 Scheduled for Planning Commission CITY COUNCIL ACTION: July 30, 2020 Planned to be Scheduled for City Council ORDINANCE NUMBER: ISSUES Zilker Neighborhood Association (ZNA) Executive Committee voted to oppose this rezoning application. Their letter of opposition is in Exhibit C: ZNA Letter of Opposition. CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: This property is approximately 0.46 acres in size and is currently developed with a single commercial structure and associated parking. Adjacent to the north are properties zoned GR- MU-CO, GR-V and CS-V. To the east is South Lamar Boulevard and then properties zoned CS- V-CO, CS-V and a footprint of CS-1-V-CO. The footprint of CS-1-V-CO is for a cocktail lounge. To the south are properties zoned CS-V and CS adjacent to the west are properties zoned GR. 1 of 11B-25 C14-2020-0049 2 The Applicant is requesting commercial – liquor sales (CS-1) district zoning in order to provide onsite alcoholic beverages within their existing building and covered patio space. This would be considered a cocktail lounge use and will require a conditional use permit (CUP) prior to establishing the use. BASIS OF RECOMMENDATION: 1. Rezoning should not contribute to the over zoning of the area. Zoning should allow for reasonable use of the property. The CS-1 zoning district is specifically used to permit sale of liquor on site and allows for the cocktail lounge use. Staff has historically recommended rezoning a footprint for CS-1 zoning districts and not an entire lot due to the intensity of the permitted land uses within this zone. This is done to control this type of use and its location. The Applicant is requesting to rezone their property to allow for onsite consumption of alcohol within and around their building. Staff recommends rezoning an area footprint to CS-1 based on the property’s access to a major thoroughfare which contains a mix of commercial uses and corresponding zoning. Rezoning an area footprint that covers …
HILL COUNTRY ROADWAY SITE PLAN REVIEW SHEET PLANNING COMMISSION PC DATE: June 23, 2020 SPC-2019-0429C Vega Multifamily CASE NUMBER: PROJECT NAME: ADDRESS: AREA: APPLICANT: Greg Weaver, St. Andrew's Episcopal School 5313 Vega Avenue 24.774 acres 512-703-9200 1112 W 31st Street Austin, TX 78705 1112 W 31st Street Austin, TX 78705 AGENT: Greg Weaver, St. Andrew's Episcopal School 512-703-9200 N/A N/A 512-974-2784 Rosemary Avila Rosemary.avila@austintexas.gov 8 Barton Creek (BSZ, DWPZ) East Oak Hill CASE MANAGER: COUNCIL DISTRICT: WATERSHED: NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN: WATERSHED ORDINANCE: Comprehensive Watershed Ordinance T.I.A.: CAPITOL VIEW: PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT: The applicant requests approval of a Hill Country Roadway Site Plan in order to construct four multifamily buildings, 330 units total. The site is located within the Low Intensity Zone of Southwest Parkway. SUMMARY STAFF RECOMMENDATION FOR HCRC SITE PLAN: Staff recommends approval of this Hill Country Roadway site plan. The site plan complies with all applicable requirements of the Land Development Code and the zoning ordinance (Ord No. 20151008-015). All administrative requirements will be met prior to site plan release. The site plan must be approved by the Planning Commission because of its location within the Hill Country Overlay. All Hill Country Roadway requirements have been met. EXISTING ZONING: The site is zoned GR-MU-CO-NP. Multifamily use is a permitted use in the zoning district. The Conditional Overlay limits the following: A. The following uses are prohibited uses on the Property: Automotive rentals Automotive repair services Automotive sales Automotive washing (of any type) Bail bond services Business or trade school Business support services Commercial off-street parking Communications services 1 of 13B-26 SPC-2019-0429C Vega Multifamily Page 2 collection recycling Drop-off facility Exterminating services Food preparation Funeral services Hospital services (general) Hotel-motel Indoor entertainment Alternative financial services Community recreation (private) Group Home Class II Residential treatment B. The following uses are conditional uses of the Property: Indoor sports and recreation Outdoor sports and recreation Research services Theater Outdoor entertainment Pawn shop services Short-term rental Medical offices (exceeding 5,000 sq. ft. gross floor area) Community recreation (public) Hospital services (limited) PROVIDED PARKING: 574 PROP. BLDG CVRG: 11.7% PROP. IMP. CVRG: 19.7% PROPOSED F.A.R.: 0.37:1 PROJECT INFORMATION: TOTAL SITE AREA: 24.774 acres EXIST. ZONING: GR-MU-CO-NP REQUIRED PARKING: 564 MAX. BLDG. COVERAGE: 75% MAX. IMPERV. CVRG: 20% ALLOWED F.A.R.: 1:1 (HCR) PROPOSED ACCESS: Vega Avenue SUMMARY COMMENTS ON SITE PLAN: LAND USE: This request is for approval of a Hill Country Roadway site plan. This site …
PLANNING COMMISSION SITE PLAN CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT REVIEW SHEET 84 Rainey St. 84 Rainey CUP SPC-2019-0539A PC DATE: 6/09/20 WGI (Cliff Kendall) 2021 E. 5th St. Suite 200 Austin, TX 78702 (512) 669-5560 Ashland Rainey LLC & EW Renovating Rainey LLC 165 W 73rd New York, New York 10023 CASE NUMBER: PROJECT NAME: ADDRESS: APPLICANT: AGENT: CASE MANAGER: Renee Johns, (512) 974-2711 or at Renee.Johns@austintexas.gov WATERSHED: Waller Creek/Lady Bird Lake PROPOSED USE: Cocktail Lounge EXISTING ZONING: CBD NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN: N/A PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT: The applicant is requesting a conditional use permit for a cocktail lounge on a lot in the historic Rainey Street District. The lot is a total of 7,203 square feet and was previously used as a single family home and had temporary events for SXSW. The hours of operation will be Monday – Friday 6pm to 2am, and Saturday and Sunday 12pm to 2am. No construction will occur with this permit but will be permitted either as a B-plan (construction site plan) or as a site plan exemption. SUMMARY STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the conditional use permit. Cocktail lounge is a use allowed in a CBD zoning district, the Waterfront Overlay Rainey sub district triggers the conditional use for the cocktail lounge. Several cocktail lounge uses are already located within this sub district. The site plan will comply with all requirements of the Land Development Code prior to its release. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT REVIEW AND EVALUATION CRITERIA The following evaluation is included to provide staff evaluation on each point of the conditional use permit criteria. Section 25-5-145 of the Land Development Code states: “The Commission shall determine whether the proposed development or use of a conditional use site plan complies with the requirements of this section.” A conditional use site plan must: 1. Comply with the requirements of this title; Staff response: This application complies with the requirements of this title. 1 of 6B-27 2. Comply with the objectives and purposes of the zoning district; Staff response: This application complies with the objectives and purposes of the zoning district. The CBD zoning district allows cocktail lounge use. The Waterfront Overlay Rainey sub district triggers the conditional use for the cocktail lounge. Several cocktail lounge uses are already located within this sub district 3. Have building height, bulk, scale, setback, open space, landscaping, drainage, access, traffic circulation, and use that are compatible with the use of an …
SITE PLAN REVIEW SHEET ENVIRONMENTAL VARIANCE REQUEST ONLY P.C. COMMISSION DATE: 06/23/2020 CASE: SP-2019-0253C COUNCIL DISTRICT: District 3 PROJECT NAME: Springdale Farms APPLICANT: Storybuilt ADDRESS OF SITE: 755 Springdale Road, Austin, TX 78702 COUNTY: Travis WATERSHED: Boggy Creek - Urban EXISTING ZONING: CS-MU-CO-NP PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT: Mixed use development along with associated improvements. DESCRIPTION OF VARIANCE: The applicant requests the following: AGENT: Casey Giles, P.E. JURISDICTION: Full Purpose AREA: 4.85 acres 1. Request to vary from LDC 25-8-261 – to allow development in a Critical Water Quality Zone STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the required findings of fact have not been met. ENVIRONMENTAL BOARD ACTION: 06/03/2020: The Environmental Board voted in 8 favor, 1 against, 2 absentia ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISSION ACTION: ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW STAFF: Kristy Nguyen CASE MANAGER: Jeremy Siltala PHONE: 512-974-3035 PHONE: 512-974-2945 1 of 29B-28 ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION MOTION 20200603-006a Date: June 3, 2020 Subject: Springdale Farms, SP-2019-0253C Motion by: Kevin Ramberg Seconded by: Mary Ann Neely RATIONALE: WHEREAS, the Environmental Commission recognizes the applicant is requesting a variance from LDC 25- 8-261 to allow development in a critical water quality zone. WHEREAS, the Environmental Commission recognizes that staff does not recommend this variance, having determined that the findings of fact have not been met. THEREFORE, the Environmental Commission recommends denial of the requested variance from LDC 25- 8-261 to allow development in a critical water quality zone. VOTE 8-1 For: Smith, Neely, Coyne, Maceo, Ramberg, Guerrero, Gordon, and Bedford Against: Thompson Abstain: None Recuse: None Absent: Creel, Nill Approved By: Linda Guerrero, Environmental Commission Chair 1 2 of 29B-28 Staff Findings of Fact Variance to LDC 25-8-261 3 of 29B-28 Development Services Department Staff Recommendations Concerning Required Findings Project Name: Ordinance Standard: Watershed Protection Ordinance Variance Request: Springdale Farms SP-2019-0253C LDC 25-8-261 – to allow development in a Critical Water Quality Zone Include an explanation with each applicable finding of fact. A. Land Use Commission variance determinations from Chapter 25-8-41 of the City Code: 1. The requirement will deprive the applicant of a privilege available to owners of similarly situated property with approximately contemporaneous development subject to similar code requirements. No Approximately 3.2 acres of the 4.85 acre property are uplands and can be developed without the need for a variance from the Land Development Code. The Land Development Code does not provide an allowance for non-complying development within the CWQZ to maximize the amount of development that …
ZONING & PLATTING COMMISSION SITE PLAN CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT REVIEW SHEET ZAP DATE: 06/23/2020 SPC-2019-0608A 1511 S Congress Avenue CASE NUMBER: PROJECT NAME: Waterloo School Austin CUP ADDRESS: APPLICANT: AGENT: Congress Avenue Baptist Church 1511 S Congress Avenue Austin, TX 78704 (512) 916-9940 Vincent Gerard and Associates (Vincent Huebinger) 1715 S Capital of TX Highway AUSTIN, TX 78746 (512) 328-2693 East Bouldin Creek (Urban) CASE MANAGER: Robert Anderson, (512) 974-3026 or robert.anderson@austintexas.gov WATERSHED: NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN: South River City PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT: The applicant is proposing a Private Secondary Educational Facility in an SF-3-NCCD-NP zoning district. SUMMARY STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the conditional use permit. The site plan will comply with all requirements of the Land Development Code prior to its release. SUMMARY STAFF COMMENT ON SITE PLAN: The applicant proposes a Private Secondary Educational Facility in an SF-3-NCCD-NP zoning district. Private secondary educational facilities are a conditional use within SF-3 zoning districts, according to Land Development Code Section 25- 2-491. Therefore, Land Use Commission review and approval is required. The site is already developed. The site plan consists of the proposed Secondary Educational Facility use only. A “Traffic Circulation Analysis & Access Management Plan for Waterloo School” was prepared by the Austin Transportation Department, and is included herein. PROJECT INFORMATION: SITE AREA ZONING PROPOSED USE EXISTING PARKING 2.01 acres CS-CO-NCCD-NP / SF-3-NCCD-NP Private Secondary Educational Facility 87 vehicle spaces (4 ADA), 5 bicycle spaces NEIGHBORHOOD ORGANIZATIONS: Austin Independent School District Austin Lost and Found Pets Austin Neighborhoods Council Bike Austin Bouldin Creek Neighborhood Association Bouldin Creek Neighborhood Planning Team Christ Lutheran Church Friends of Austin Neighborhoods Grace Methodist Church Greater South River City Combined Neighborhood Plan Contact Team 1 of 13B-29 SPC-2019-0608A Homeless Neighborhood Association Neighborhood Empowerment Foundation Preservation Austin SELTexas Waterloo School Austin CUP Page 2 Sierra Club, Austin Regional Group South Central Coalition South River City Citizens Association Zoning Committee of South River City Citizens CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT REVIEW AND EVALUATION CRITERIA The following evaluation is included to provide staff position on each point of the conditional use permit criteria. Section 25-5-145 of the Land Development Code states: “The Commission shall determine whether the proposed development or use of a conditional use site plan complies with the requirements of this section. A conditional use site plan must: 1. Comply with the requirements of this title; Staff response: This application complies with the requirements of this title. 2. …
SUBDIVISION REVIEW SHEET CASE NO.: C8-2016-0042.0A(VAC).SH P.C. DATE: June 23, 2020 SUBDIVISION NAME: Resubdivision of Lot 3C: Amended Plat of Lots 3A, 3B & 3C, Bunche Road Subdivision Vacation AREA: .9067 acres LOT(S): 3 OWNER/APPLICANT: Terra Salerno, LLC AGENT: SEC Solutions, LLC (Marco Castaneda, P.E.) ADDRESS OF SUBDIVISION: 1803 – 1811 Webberville Rd. WATERSHED: Fort Branch COUNTY: Travis EXISTING ZONING: MF-3-NP JURISDICTION: Full NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN: MLK - 183 PROPOSED LAND USE: Residential VARIANCES: none DEPARTMENT COMMENTS: The request is for the approval of the Resubdivision of Lot 3C: Amended Plat of Lots 3A, 3B & 3C, Bunche Road Subdivision Vacation composed of 3 lots on .9067 acres. The applicant proposes to vacate three lots to develop multifamily structures on the original lot. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the case, the plat meets applicable State and City of Austin LDC requirements. CASE MANAGER: Cesar Zavala Email address: cesar.zavala@austintexas.gov PHONE: 512-974-3404 B-301 of 3 ` B-302 of 3 B-303 of 3
SUBDIVISION REVIEW SHEET LOT(S): 3 P.C. DATE: June 9, 2020 (Marco Castaneda, P.E.) AGENT: SEC Solutions, LLC CASE NO.: C8-05-0045.0A(VAC).SH SUBDIVISION NAME: Resubdivision of Lot 3, Bunche Road Subdivision Vacation AREA: 1.338 acres OWNER/APPLICANT: Terra Salerno, LLC ADDRESS OF SUBDIVISION: 1803 – 1811 Webberville Rd. WATERSHED: Fort Ranch EXISTING ZONING: MF-3-NP NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN: MLK - 183 PROPOSED LAND USE: Multifamily VARIANCES: none DEPARTMENT COMMENTS: The request is for the approval of the Resubdivision of Lot 3, Bunche Road Subdivision Vacation composed of 3 lots on 1.883 acres. The applicant is proposes to vacate three lots to develop multifamily structures on the original lot. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the case, the plat vacation meets applicable State and City of Austin LDC requirements. CASE MANAGER: Cesar Zavala Email address: cesar.zavala@austintexas.gov PHONE: 512-974-3404 JURISDICTION: Full COUNTY: Travis B-311 of 31 of 3 ` B-312 of 32 of 3 B-313 of 33 of 3
SUBDIVISION REVIEW SHEET CASE NO.: C8-2019-0185.0A COMMISSION DATE: June 23, 2020 SUBDIVISION NAME: Armadillo Parks resubdivision ADDRESS: 901 and 906 Armadillo Road APPLICANT: David Cox (Verde Ville, LLC) AGENT: George Gonzalez (Genesis 1 Engineering Co.) ZONING: SF-3-NP (single family residence) NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN: Garrison Creek AREA: 0.703 acre (30,642 sf) LOTS: 5 COUNTY: Travis DISTRICT: 2 WATERSHED: Gilliland Creek JURISDICTION: Full Purpose SIDEWALKS: Sidewalks will be constructed along Armadillo Road, Cooper Lane and Antelope Circle. VARIANCES: none DEPARTMENT COMMENTS: The request is for the approval of Armadillo Parks, a resubdivision of Lots 1 and 2, Big White Cloud Subdivision, comprised of 5 lots on 0.703 acre (30,642 sf). On February 11, 2020, this plat was disapproved for reasons, and the applicant has submitted an update to address those reasons. The plat does not comply with the criteria for approval in LDC 25-4-84(B) and staff recommends disapproval for the reasons listed in the attached comment report. An application that has been disapproved with reasons may be updated to address those reasons until the application expires. If the applicant submits an update to address the reasons for disapproval, that update will be presented to the Land Use Commission within fifteen days of submittal. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends disapproval of the plat for the reasons listed in the comment report dated June 19, 2020, and attached as Exhibit C. CASE MANAGER: Steve Hopkins PHONE: 512-974-3175 E-mail: steve.hopkins@austintexas.gov ATTACHMENTS Exhibit A: Vicinity map Exhibit B: Proposed plat Exhibit C: Comment report dated June 19, 2020 1 of 7B-32 2 of 7B-32 3 of 7B-32 4 of 7B-32 CITY OF AUSTIN –DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT SUBDIVISION APPLICATION – MASTER COMMENT REPORT CASE NUMBER: UPDATE: CASE MANAGER: C8-2019-0185.0A U1 Steve Hopkins PHONE #: 512-974-3175 PROJECT NAME: LOCATION: Armadillo Parks - Resubdivision 901 ARMADILLO RD SUBMITTAL DATE: June 8, 2020 FINAL REPORT DATE: June 19, 2020 STAFF REPORT: This report includes all staff comments received to date concerning your most recent subdivision application submittal. The comments may include requirements, recommendations, or information. The requirements in this report must be addressed by an updated submittal. The subdivision application will be approved when all requirements from each review discipline have been addressed. If you have any questions, concerns or if you require additional information about this report, please contact your case manager at the phone number listed above or by using the contact information listed for each reviewer in this report. …
To: From: Date: Austin City Council and City Manager The City of Austin Planning Commission June 25, 2019 Subject: Transmittal of the Long-Range Capital Improvement Program Strategic Plan The Planning Commission is pleased to transmit the FYs 2019-2021 Long-Range Capital Improvement Program Strategic Plan (LRCSP). The LRCSP serves as a key link between the vision articulated in Imagine Austin with the City’s capital investments. The LRCSP is part of a larger Capital Improvement Program planning cycle, a multi-year, continuous process of planning, funding, and implementation of capital improvements, that also includes the Five-Year CIP Plan and the annual Capital Budget. Transmittal of the LRCSP to the City Manager allows the Planning Commission to meet its requirement under the Charter to submit a list of projects to the City Manager which implement the Imagine Austin Comprehensive Plan. The LRCSP was first developed and transmitted to the City Manager in 2013 and was most recently updated in spring 2017. Moving forward the LRCSP will be updated every 2 years. The Comprehensive Plan Joint Committee of Planning Commission and Zoning and Platting Commission participated in development of this year’s Long-Range CIP Strategic Plan, appointed a 3-member CIP Working Group to review the draft LRCSP in detail and to develop the draft transmittal memo, and finalized a transmittal memo for consideration by the Planning Commission. The full Zoning and Platting Commission (ZAP) was also briefed on the LRCSP before the LRCSP and draft transmittal memo went before the Planning Commission for its consideration on June 25, 2019. This collaboration gives us the opportunity to give the City Manager more specific recommendations based on the pressing issues each of the commissions deal with regularly. From our key vantage point, our two commissions can assess the opportunities and obstacles presented by our current infrastructure capacity and conditions. Increasingly, we are presented with critical planning decisions that are dependent on the availability of adequate infrastructure. Austin’s rapid growth rate strains our ability to meet both planning and infrastructure needs. How the LRCSP Implements Our Vision Beginning with adoption of the Imagine Austin Comprehensive Plan in 2012, the City has articulated a collective vision for its future through several significant policy initiatives: • Watershed Protection. The City updated the Watershed Protection Master Plan (2016) to incorporate numerous recommendations included in the 2015 Flood Mitigation Task Force Report. The updated Watershed Protection Master Plan identifies recommendations to improve public …
Special Meeting of the Planning Commission June 23, 2020 Planning Commission to be held June 23, 2020 with Social Distancing Modifications Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers, including applicants and representatives, must register in advance (Day before the scheduled meeting, June 22, 2020 by Noon). To speak remotely at the June 23, 2020 Planning Commission Meeting, residents must: Call or preferably email the board liaison at 512-974-6508 and or andrew.rivera@austintexas.gov (the day before the meeting). The following information is required: 1. The speaker name. 2. Item number(s) they wish to speak on. (Example Item B-1) 3. Whether they are for/against/neutral. 4. Mailing address. 5. Telephone number. Must be the number that will be used to call-in. Please note, individuals may not sign up someone else. Previous registration will not automatically carry over. •Once a request to register to speak has been called in or emailed to the board liaison, residents will receive either an email or phone call with additional information regarding the call in process. • Handouts or other information must be emailed to andrew.rivera@austintexas.gov by 1:00 PM Tuesday, June 23, 2020. This information will be provided to Commission members in advance of the meeting. •Residents may watch the meeting here: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Postponement requests are due at 5PM Monday, June 22, 2020. Please submit to case manager and Andrew Rivera Order of Meeting Determination of Quorum / Meeting Called to Order Reading of Proposed Consent Agenda *Vote and Disposal of Consent Agenda **Determination of Discussion Postponement Items Discussion Cases (Including public comment, staff and applicant / representative presentations) Other Business Adjournment * The consent agenda may be acted upon by one vote without separate discussion. Speakers are allowed to provide testimony on an item proposed for the consent agenda. At the discretion of the Commission the item may remain on the consent agenda. ** Discussion postponement consists of public comment by 2 individuals for the postponement and 2 individuals against the postponement at 2 minutes each per speaker. Testimony should not delve into the merits of the case. The granting of a postponement must be approved by affirmative vote of the Commission. Speaker Applicant / Agent Speakers For Speakers For Primary Speaker Against Speakers Against Speakers Against Speaker Testimony Time Allocation Number Up to 6 Unlimited 1 1 Up to 6 Unlimited Time Allocated 6 min. (Additional 3 min. rebuttal) …
C14-2020-0039 1 ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET CASE: C14-2020-0039 – Clovis and Kemp Rezone DISTRICT: 3 ZONING FROM: SF-3-NP TO: SF-6-NP ADDRESS: 6201 Clovis Street and 301 Kemp Street SITE AREA: 1.167 acres PROPERTY OWNER: 3SC Venture LLC (Gary O’Dell) AGENT: Thrower Design (A. Ron Thrower) CASE MANAGER: Kate Clark (512-974-1237, kate.clark@austintexas.gov) STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends townhouse and condominium residence – neighborhood plan (SF-6-NP) combining district zoning. For a summary of the basis of staff’s recommendation, see page 2. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: June 23, 2020 Scheduled for Planning Commission CITY COUNCIL ACTION: July 30, 2020 Planned to be scheduled for City Council ORDINANCE NUMBER: ISSUES On May 26, 2020 the Montopolis Neighborhood Planning Contact Team (MNPCT) held their monthly meeting to discuss zoning cases in their area. They were not able to discuss this case at their meeting and have requested to postpone it to the next Planning Commission meeting on July 14th. Their postponement request is attached in Exhibit C: MNPCT Postponement Request. Staff has received communication in opposition to this rezoning case, please refer to Exhibit D: Correspondence Received. CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: The subject property consists of two undeveloped lots approximately 1.167 acres in size. They are located at the southeast corner of Kemp Street and Clovis Street. Adjacent to the east and B-171 of 15 C14-2020-0039 2 south of the subject property are tracts zoned SF-3-NP containing single-family residential buildings. Directly the north across Clovis Street and west across Kemp street are tracts zoned SF-3-NP and P-NP which are undeveloped. The P-NP zoned property is the northeast section of Roy Guerrero Metropolitan Park. Across Clovis Street to the northeast are tracts zoned SF-3-NP containing a mixture of single-family residential buildings. See attached Exhibit A: Zoning Map and Exhibit B: Aerial Map. 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 applicant is requesting a base zoning district of SF-6. This district is intended as an area for moderate density single family, duplex, two family, townhouse and condominium use. It is appropriate for areas in which unusually large lots predominate with access to other than minor residential streets, and in selected areas where a transition from single-family to multifamily use is appropriate. The subject property is over an acre in size and located on the periphery of …
C14-2020-0038 1 ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET CASE: C14-2020-0038 – 508 Kemp Street DISTRICT: 3 ZONING FROM: SF-3-NP TO: SF-6-NP ADDRESS: 508 Kemp Street SITE AREA: 2.16 acres PROPERTY OWNER: Johnny A. Steen AGENT: Drenner Group (Leah M. Bojo) CASE MANAGER: Kate Clark (512-974-1237, kate.clark@austintexas.gov) STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends denial of the applicant’s request for Townhouse and Condominium Residence – Neighborhood Plan (SF-6-NP) combining district zoning. For a summary of the basis of staff’s recommendation, see page 2. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: June 23, 2020 Scheduled for Planning Commission CITY COUNCIL ACTION: July 30, 2020 Planned to be scheduled for City Council ORDINANCE NUMBER: ISSUES On May 26, 2020 the Montopolis Neighborhood Planning Contact Team (MNPCT) met to discuss their recommendation of this rezoning case. They voted to oppose the rezoning request, please refer to Exhibit C: MNPCT Opposition to Rezoning. Staff has received communication in opposition to this rezoning case from neighboring properties, please refer to Exhibit D: Correspondence Received. CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: This property is located on the west side of Kemp Street and is approximately 2.16 acres in size. It is currently developed with a single-family residential building. Adjacent to the north is right- B-191 of 18 C14-2020-0038 2 of-way reserved for Grove Boulevard. This is a proposed road in the Austin Strategic Mobility Plan (ASMP) and is not currently built. Across the proposed right-of-way are tracts zoned SF-3- NP with single-family residential buildings on them. Across Kemp Street to the east are tracts zoned SF-3-NP with single family residential and religious assembly buildings. Adjacent to the south are tracts zoned SF-3-NP which are undeveloped. Adjacent to the west are tracts zoned GR-CO-NP which are undeveloped. 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 applicant is requesting a base zoning district of SF-6. This district is intended as an area for moderate density single family, duplex, two family, townhouse and condominium use. It is appropriate for areas in which unusually large lots predominate with access to other than minor residential streets, and in selected areas where a transition from single-family to multifamily use is appropriate. This property is located midblock on a local residential street, is predominately surrounded by SF-3-NP zoning and is internal to the Montopolis Neighborhood. Kemp Street is classified as a Level 1 …
18 June 2020 C14-2020-0023 and C14-85-288.56(RCA) City Council Planning Commission DATE: TO: FROM: Oak Hill Association of Neighborhoods RE: To Whom It May Concern: The Oak Hill Association of Neighborhoods, at the June 17 2020 membership meeting, unanimously approved a motion in support of the agreement between Mountain Shadows Cove Owners Association and the applicant regarding approval of C14-2020-0023 and C14-85- 288.56(RCA) as agreed upon by neighborhood stakeholders and as articulated in the attached documents. If you have any additional questions, please email President@OHAN.org. _________________________________ Cynthia Wilcox, President, OHAN _________________________________ Date 18 June 2020 cc: Kate Clark, AICP, LEED AP, Senior Planner, City of Austin Planning & Zoning Department pg. 1 of 13 Michele Rogerson Lynch, Director of Land Use & Entitlements, Metcalfe Wolff Stuart & Williams, LLP pg. 2 of 13 DECLARATION OF COVENANTS, CONDITIONS, AND RESTRICTIONS This Declaration of Covenants, Conditions, and Restrictions (this “Declaration”) is made as of the _____ day of _________, 2020, by Legacy DCS, LLC a Texas limited liability company (the “Declarant”) RECITALS WHEREAS, Declarant is the owner of the approximately 22 acres of land more particularly described on Exhibit “A” and “A-1” attached hereto and referred to as the “Property”; WHEREAS, Declarant currently intends to develop a Multifamily Residence project on the Property (the “Project”) thereon consistent with the conceptual plan attached as Exhibit “B” (the “Concept Plan”), and is seeking LR-MU-NP zoning (Neighborhood Commercial-Mixed Use- Neighborhood Plan) and MF-1- NP zoning (Multifamily Residence Limited Density-Neighborhood Plan) from the City of Austin for the Project pursuant to City of Austin Zoning Case Number C14-2020-0023 (the “Zoning Case”) and associated amendment to an existing City of Austin restrictive covenant pursuant to City of Austin Restrictive Covenant Amendment Case Number C14-85-288.56(RCA) (the “Restrictive Covenant Amendment Case”) ; and WHEREAS, in consideration of support by the Mountain Shadows Cove Neighborhood Association, Inc., a Texas nonprofit corporation (“MSC”) for the Zoning Case and the Restrictive Covenant Amendment Case, Declarant has agreed to establish certain restrictive covenants, which are described herein, in connection with the development of the Project. NOW, THEREFORE, for and in consideration of MSC’s support before the City of Austin Planning Commission and City Council as described above, and other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, the undersigned Declarant agrees to hold, sell and convey the Property subject to the following covenants, conditions, and restrictions, which are impressed …
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET CASE: C14-2019-0107.SH – Jackie Robinson Rezoning DISTRICT: 1 (previously “Diamond Forty-Two”) ZONING FROM: SF-3-NP TO: SF-6-NP, as Amended ADDRESSES: 5511, 5515, 5517, and 5519 Jackie Robinson Street SITE AREA: 6.149 Acres PROPERTY OWNER/APPLICANT: William Mosley AGENT: Citrine Development, LLC (Teresa Bowyer) CASE MANAGER: Heather Chaffin (512-974-2122, heather.chaffin@austintexas.gov) STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff supports the Applicant’s request to rezone the property to SF-6-NP. For a summary of the basis of staff’s recommendation, see case manager comments on page 2. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: June 23, 2020: May 12, 2020: Postponement to June 23, 2020 as requested by Staff, on consent April 28, 2020: Postponement to May 12, 2020 as requested by Staff, on consent April 14, 2020: Postponement to April 28, 2020 as requested by Staff, on consent March 10, 2020: Postponement to April 14, 2020 as requested by Staff, on consent January 28, 2020: Postponement to March 10, 2020 as requested by Staff, on consent December 17, 2019: Postponement to January 23, 2020 as requested by Staff, on consent November 12, 2019: Postponement to December 17, 2019 as requested by Applicant, on consent October 8, 2019: Postponement to November 12, 2019 as requested by Applicant, on consent September 24, 2019: Postponement to October 8, 2019 as requested by Applicant, on consent CITY COUNCIL ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: July 30, 2020: May 21, 2020: Meeting cancelled December 17, 2019: Postponement to January 28, 2020 as requested by Staff, on consent April 23, 2020: Postponement to May 21, 2020 as requested by Staff, on consent March 12, 2020: Postponement to April 23, 2020 as requested by Staff, on consent January 23, 2020: Postponement to March 12, 2020 as requested by Staff, on consent December 17, 2019: Postponement to January 23, 2020 as requested by Staff, on consent December 17, 2019: Postponement to January 28, 2020 as requested by Staff, on consent December 5, 2019: Postponement to January 28, 2020 as requested by Staff, on consent November 14, 2019: Postponement to December 5, 2020 as requested by Staff, on consent October 17, 2019: Postponement to November 14, 2019 as requested by Staff, on consent B-231 of 10 ISSUES: The rezoning request is for a SMART Housing project that proposes 62 private-ownership units (not rentals). 51 of the proposed units would be available at 80% or below Median Family Income (MFI) for a 99-year term. Please see Exhibit C – SMART Housing …
M E M O R A N D U M To: Chair Kenny and Members of the Planning Commission From: Jerry Rusthoven, Assistant Director/Interim Lead Planning and Zoning Department Date: June 4, 2020 Subject: Kramer Lane Service Center In 1965 the City of Austin purchased a 33.56 acre tract for municipal use that is now known at the Kramer Lane Service Center. The property was purchased using bond funds from both the electric utility department and water and wastewater utility. In 2013 Austin Energy transferred 2,800 acres in Webberville to Austin Water Department in exchange for full use and control of this site. Austin Energy currently has over 200 employees at the site and uses the site for offices, a training yard, warehouse space, a laydown yard and parking for utility vehicles. In addition to Austin Energy the site is also used by the Fleet, Public Works and Watershed Protection Departments. In 2007 the City Council approved the North Burnet/Gateway (NBG) Plan and the related regulating plan in 2009. The area within the NBG Plan is redeveloping as envisioned, including the recently approved Broadmoor project, a six million square foot redevelopment, as well as the nearby Domain project. Growth in this area will exceed electric capacity by 2023. Feeders and transformers at substations in the surrounding area are reaching capacity and limited capacity for electrical switching could result in extended power outages that will worsen over time. The result is Austin Energy needs a new substation to serve the and future growth in the region. The Kramer Lane Service Center property is optimally located to serve local electrical need and reduce customer costs to obtain new electric service by avoiding the need to purchase additional nearby high value land; and avoiding public disruption caused by construction of new transmissions lines, transmission towers and overhead distribution lines because these are located adjacent to the site. Staff is requesting the initiation of an amendment the North Burnet / Gateway Regulating Plan in the Code to allow certain civic uses that will allow Austin Energy to continue the existing use of the site as well as the construction of a new substation at the rear of the property. C-011 of 1
From: David Newton Sent: Monday, June 22, 2020 11:59 AM To: Rivera, Andrew <Andrew.Rivera@austintexas.gov> Subject: Fwd: Case Number:C14-2020-0048 Letter in OPPOSITION Rezoning of 1509 Enfield Rd, Austin, Texas 78703 *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** Dear Mr. Rivera, Last week I sent a letter in opposition to the above styled case, but it appears from looking at the BACKUP info posted on the Agenda for the Planning Commission that it was not included in the package sent to the members of the Planning Commission for the meeting on June 23. I am therefore sending it you to ask if you would kindly include it with the information you sent to the members of the Planning Commission. Here is a summary, along with the letter. I would hope both will be included. Summary 1. Enfield Rd. is historically and currently an entirely residential street with one exception. It passes through the Old Enfield neighborhood which lies to the north and south of Enfield Rd.. Except in the jargon of city planning, it is NOT a boundary, but a street through a neighborhood. This is a special area. Let’s keep it residential as it has been since it was platted over 100 years ago. 2. 1501 Enfield Rd rezoned in 2010 was a special case, with a solution tailored to a unique situation. The exception was beneficial to the neighborhood. 1503 Enfield, owned by the same owner as 1501, was rezoned FROM an NO designation back to the original MF-3 designation , basically in a swap arrangement to promote rational zoning and historic preservation of an important Old Enfield estate. The NO designation of 1501 is an anomaly, but one that benefitted the entire neighborhood, which is not the case in the rezoning of 1509 Enfield Rd. It was not intended to open the door to further non- residential zoning along Enfield. On the contrary, it was a case of significant historic preservation of beautiful mansion that contributed significantly to the character of the neighborhood by the owner of the property who lives in the neighborhood and encumbered her property with significant restrictive covenants in exchange, including uses, size, and, importantly, signage. 3. Parking and traffic are inherently problematic w an NO zoning on Enfield. Spillover parking on to West Lynn, Marshall and Palma Plaza is an inevitability. The City has previously in other cases stated that NO zoning in a …
June 18, 2020 To: Kare Clark, Planning Commissioners & Austin City Council Members Susana Almanza, President MNPCT From: Montopolis Neighborhood Plan Contact Team Re: Opposition to upzoning for the following properties: 1013 & 1017 Montopolis/C-14-2020-0029; 200 Montopolis/C-14-2020-0030; 6201 Clovis & 301 Kemp St/C-14-2020-0039; 200 Montopolis/C-14-2020-0030; 316 Saxon Lane and 6328 El Mirando Street/C-14-2020-0044. The Montopolis Neighborhood Plan Contact Team met on May 26th, 2020 at the Southeast Health and Wellness Center. No representative from Ron Thrower, of the Thrower Design Group appeared at the meeting, who are the representatives for all the above zoning cases. They refused to attend the Contact meeting because they were not comfortable coming to the Montopolis community. The meeting was being held at one of the most sanitized locations, Southeast Health and Wellness Center and the room was huge enough to have social distance. They sent backup material on the day of meeting at 4:13pm. The Montopolis Neighborhood Plan Contact Team opposes the zoning change for all the above listed properties! The Montopolis Neighborhood Plan was completed under City of Austin’s Neighborhood Planning Program and was adopted as part of the Austin Tomorrow Comprehensive Plan on September 27th, 2001. The property at 508 Kemp was approved as SF-3-NP. We ask that the Austin City Council respect the adopted Montopolis Neighborhood Plan. After emerging successful against the forces of rapacious development at the Montopolis Negro School in 2018, the Montopolis community is once again being besieged by profit-seeking real estate developers with little to no regard for the community’s fragile natural and cultural environment, or it iconic history. Montopolis, also known as “Poverty Island,” has a per capita income of $16,226, a Median Family Income of $31,875, and a poverty rate of 33% according to 2018 American Community Survey data. Accordingly, we guard our existing SF-3 owned property jealously, as we are a community of families. The Austin Human Rights Commission has declared gentrification to be a human rights violation. We call upon the Planning Commission and Austin City Council to reject this gentrifying up zoning in the name of racial justice and reconciliation. Montopolis has too much history and culture to be sliced up by the forces of unscrupulous real estate development in this fashion. The highest and best use of our land is protection, not speculation. Clark, Kate From: Sent: To: Subject: Bezner, Janet R Thursday, June 18, 2020 1:45 PM Clark, Kate Rezoning …
June 18, 2020 To: Kare Clark, Planning Commissioners & Austin City Council Members Susana Almanza, President MNPCT From: Montopolis Neighborhood Plan Contact Team Re: Opposition to upzoning for the following properties: 1013 & 1017 Montopolis/C-14-2020-0029; 200 Montopolis/C-14-2020-0030; 6201 Clovis & 301 Kemp St/C-14-2020-0039; 200 Montopolis/C-14-2020-0030; 316 Saxon Lane and 6328 El Mirando Street/C-14-2020-0044. The Montopolis Neighborhood Plan Contact Team met on May 26th, 2020 at the Southeast Health and Wellness Center. No representative from Ron Thrower, of the Thrower Design Group appeared at the meeting, who are the representatives for all the above zoning cases. They refused to attend the Contact meeting because they were not comfortable coming to the Montopolis community. The meeting was being held at one of the most sanitized locations, Southeast Health and Wellness Center and the room was huge enough to have social distance. They sent backup material on the day of meeting at 4:13pm. The Montopolis Neighborhood Plan Contact Team opposes the zoning change for all the above listed properties! The Montopolis Neighborhood Plan was completed under City of Austin’s Neighborhood Planning Program and was adopted as part of the Austin Tomorrow Comprehensive Plan on September 27th, 2001. The property at 508 Kemp was approved as SF-3-NP. We ask that the Austin City Council respect the adopted Montopolis Neighborhood Plan. After emerging successful against the forces of rapacious development at the Montopolis Negro School in 2018, the Montopolis community is once again being besieged by profit-seeking real estate developers with little to no regard for the community’s fragile natural and cultural environment, or it iconic history. Montopolis, also known as “Poverty Island,” has a per capita income of $16,226, a Median Family Income of $31,875, and a poverty rate of 33% according to 2018 American Community Survey data. Accordingly, we guard our existing SF-3 owned property jealously, as we are a community of families. The Austin Human Rights Commission has declared gentrification to be a human rights violation. We call upon the Planning Commission and Austin City Council to reject this gentrifying up zoning in the name of racial justice and reconciliation. Montopolis has too much history and culture to be sliced up by the forces of unscrupulous real estate development in this fashion. The highest and best use of our land is protection, not speculation. Clark, Kate From: Sent: To: Subject: Bezner, Janet R Thursday, June 18, 2020 1:45 PM Clark, Kate Rezoning …
June 18, 2020 To: Kare Clark, Planning Commissioners & Austin City Council Members Susana Almanza, President MNPCT From: Montopolis Neighborhood Plan Contact Team Re: Opposition to upzoning for the following properties: 1013 & 1017 Montopolis/C-14-2020-0029; 200 Montopolis/C-14-2020-0030; 6201 Clovis & 301 Kemp St/C-14-2020-0039; 200 Montopolis/C-14-2020-0030; 316 Saxon Lane and 6328 El Mirando Street/C-14-2020-0044. The Montopolis Neighborhood Plan Contact Team met on May 26th, 2020 at the Southeast Health and Wellness Center. No representative from Ron Thrower, of the Thrower Design Group appeared at the meeting, who are the representatives for all the above zoning cases. They refused to attend the Contact meeting because they were not comfortable coming to the Montopolis community. The meeting was being held at one of the most sanitized locations, Southeast Health and Wellness Center and the room was huge enough to have social distance. They sent backup material on the day of meeting at 4:13pm. The Montopolis Neighborhood Plan Contact Team opposes the zoning change for all the above listed properties! The Montopolis Neighborhood Plan was completed under City of Austin’s Neighborhood Planning Program and was adopted as part of the Austin Tomorrow Comprehensive Plan on September 27th, 2001. The property at 508 Kemp was approved as SF-3-NP. We ask that the Austin City Council respect the adopted Montopolis Neighborhood Plan. After emerging successful against the forces of rapacious development at the Montopolis Negro School in 2018, the Montopolis community is once again being besieged by profit-seeking real estate developers with little to no regard for the community’s fragile natural and cultural environment, or it iconic history. Montopolis, also known as “Poverty Island,” has a per capita income of $16,226, a Median Family Income of $31,875, and a poverty rate of 33% according to 2018 American Community Survey data. Accordingly, we guard our existing SF-3 owned property jealously, as we are a community of families. The Austin Human Rights Commission has declared gentrification to be a human rights violation. We call upon the Planning Commission and Austin City Council to reject this gentrifying up zoning in the name of racial justice and reconciliation. Montopolis has too much history and culture to be sliced up by the forces of unscrupulous real estate development in this fashion. The highest and best use of our land is protection, not speculation. Clark, Kate From: Sent: To: Subject: Bezner, Janet R Thursday, June 18, 2020 1:45 PM Clark, Kate Rezoning …
June 18, 2020 To: Kare Clark, Planning Commissioners & Austin City Council Members Susana Almanza, President MNPCT From: Montopolis Neighborhood Plan Contact Team Re: Opposition to upzoning for the following properties: 1013 & 1017 Montopolis/C-14-2020-0029; 200 Montopolis/C-14-2020-0030; 6201 Clovis & 301 Kemp St/C-14-2020-0039; 200 Montopolis/C-14-2020-0030; 316 Saxon Lane and 6328 El Mirando Street/C-14-2020-0044. The Montopolis Neighborhood Plan Contact Team met on May 26th, 2020 at the Southeast Health and Wellness Center. No representative from Ron Thrower, of the Thrower Design Group appeared at the meeting, who are the representatives for all the above zoning cases. They refused to attend the Contact meeting because they were not comfortable coming to the Montopolis community. The meeting was being held at one of the most sanitized locations, Southeast Health and Wellness Center and the room was huge enough to have social distance. They sent backup material on the day of meeting at 4:13pm. The Montopolis Neighborhood Plan Contact Team opposes the zoning change for all the above listed properties! The Montopolis Neighborhood Plan was completed under City of Austin’s Neighborhood Planning Program and was adopted as part of the Austin Tomorrow Comprehensive Plan on September 27th, 2001. The property at 508 Kemp was approved as SF-3-NP. We ask that the Austin City Council respect the adopted Montopolis Neighborhood Plan. After emerging successful against the forces of rapacious development at the Montopolis Negro School in 2018, the Montopolis community is once again being besieged by profit-seeking real estate developers with little to no regard for the community’s fragile natural and cultural environment, or it iconic history. Montopolis, also known as “Poverty Island,” has a per capita income of $16,226, a Median Family Income of $31,875, and a poverty rate of 33% according to 2018 American Community Survey data. Accordingly, we guard our existing SF-3 owned property jealously, as we are a community of families. The Austin Human Rights Commission has declared gentrification to be a human rights violation. We call upon the Planning Commission and Austin City Council to reject this gentrifying up zoning in the name of racial justice and reconciliation. Montopolis has too much history and culture to be sliced up by the forces of unscrupulous real estate development in this fashion. The highest and best use of our land is protection, not speculation. Clark, Kate From: Sent: To: Subject: Bezner, Janet R Thursday, June 18, 2020 1:45 PM Clark, Kate Rezoning …
Clark, Kate From: Sent: To: Subject: Bezner, Janet R Thursday, June 18, 2020 1:45 PM Clark, Kate Rezoning Concern *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** Dear Ms. Clark, I am writing to provide input for the Planning Commission meeting next week about the following properties, which are adjacent and near a property I own at 204 Montopolis: B-15 (C14-2020-0030 - 200 Montopolis Rezoning, District 3) B-16 (C14-2020-0029 - Montopolis Acres Rezoning, District 3) B-17 (C14-2020-0039 - Clovis and Kemp Rezone, District 3) B-18 (C14-2020-0044 - Saxon Acres Residential Zoning, District 3) B-19 (C14-2020-0038 - 508 Kemp Street, District 3) As you are probably aware, a developer has applied to rezone these lots to an SF‐6 designation, which we oppose. The lots are currently zoned SF‐3, which we believe is appropriate to preserve single family housing in the neighborhood. We are concerned if the lots are rezoned it will lead to increased traffic, increased property taxes, and greater density and crowding, further stressing our natural resources. Thank you, Janet Bezner and Nancy Lesch 204A Montopolis Austin, TX 78741 571‐234‐2841 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 CSIRT@austintexas.gov. 1 Clark, Kate From: Sent: To: Subject: Hedda Elias Friday, June 19, 2020 12:07 PM Clark, Kate Zoning Montopolis Neighborhood *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** Dear Planning Commission Members, In reference to: B‐15, B‐16, B‐17, B‐18, B‐19 Part of being the anti‐racist city that Austin claims to be is to seek out and listen to the voices of the people who live in the neighborhoods affected by development. Listen to how they are struggling to pay the taxes. Listen to how their children cannot afford to keep the house they grew up in. Listen to the Montopolis Contact team. Listen to their plan. Listen to our neighbors who took time out of their days to sign these petitions. If you are really committed to the ideals of being equitable and anti‐racist, you will ask this community how we want to develop and not pay it lip service. Because we do have a plan to keep the people in their homes who have lived here for generations. We do have a plan to help each other repair our houses. We …
MEMORANDUM ************************************************************************ TO: Connor Kenny, Chair Planning Commission Members FROM: DATE: RE: Heather Chaffin, Senior Planner Planning and Zoning Department June 22, 2020 C14-2019-0107.SH Jackie Robinson Rezoning Error in Staff Report ************************************************************************ It has come to my attention that I made a significant error in the Staff report for the above-mentioned case. The project is a SMART Housing case and I included incorrect data for the quantity of affordable units. Apparently, I referred to a SMART Housing memorandum from a different rezoning request. I included the correct SMART Housing memorandum with the report, but mis-stated the information in the text of the report. As stated in the attached memorandum, the Applicant is planning to develop a 62-unit, single-family ownership development. Seven of these units will be sold to households at or below 80% Median Family Income (MFI) and will be subject to a minimum 99-year affordability period. This has been accepted by Neighborhood Housing and Community Development (NHCD). I apologize for the error and will correct the report prior to the City Council meeting. City of Austin P.O. Box 1088, Austin, TX 78767 www.cityofaustin.org/housing Neighborhood Housing and Community Development Department S.M.A.R.T. Housing Program June 10, 2020 S.M.A.R.T. Housing Certification Summertree Developer, LLC – 5511-5519 Jackie Robinson – (ID 723) TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: Summertree Developer, LLC (contact Sarah Andre; ph: 512.698.3369; email sarah@structuretexas.com) is planning to develop a 62-unit, single-family ownership development at 5511-5519 Jackie Robinson Street, Austin, Texas. Seven of these units will be sold to households at or below 80% Median Family Income (MFI) and will be subject to a minimum 99-year affordability period. The units will comply with ownership prices established annually by Neighborhood Housing and Community Development (NHCD). This development is seeking a zoning change from SF-3 to SF-6. The applicant has submitted evidence of contacting the East MLK Combined Neighborhood Association advising them of their project. The applicant has indicated they will address any legitimate concerns of the neighborhood residents. NHCD certifies the proposed project meets the S.M.A.R.T. Housing standards at the pre-submittal stage. Since 10% (7) of the units will serve households at or below 80% MFI with long-term affordability the development will be eligible for 100% waiver of fees listed in Land Development Code, Chapter 25-1-704, as amended or other fees waived under a separate ordinance except for Austin Water Utility (AWU) Capital Recovery Fees. The expected fee waivers include, but are …
Govalle/Johnston Terrace Neighborhood Plan Contact Team “Strength Through Unity” NPA-2019-0016.01 and C14-2019-0098 - 914 Shady Ln To: Austin Planning Commission and City Council From: G/JTNP Contact Team RE: Commissioners and Council members, Plan Contact Team Please accept this letter on behalf of the Govalle/Johnston Terrace Neighborhood . After approximately 10 months of talks and negotiations with the applicant: The Govalle/Johnston Terrace Neighborhood Plan Contact Team supports: the valid petition OR The compromise agreement (agreement & map included) if the petition signers agree to withdraw the valid in favor of this compromise agreement. Please feel free to reach out to me with and further questions or comments regarding this case. Thank you, Daniel Llanes, Chair G/JTNP Contact Team 512-431-9665 Govalle/Johnston Terrace Neighborhood Plan Contact Team “Strength Through Unity” Compromise Agreement 6/22/2020 Between G/JTNP Contact Team & RainLily Farm NPA-2019-0016.01 and C14-2019-0098 - 914 Shady Ln Tract 2B ( LR-MU-NP) 1. Minimum 8' tall above the finished grade of any parking lots opaque fence to block out vehicular traffic lights, reduce noise and to provide visual screening on the northern property line (which is in the creek, therefore we'd want the fence to be on the upper bank of the southern side of the creek, which is the top of the gabions). 2. Minimum 10’ Creek Buffer to begin at the top of the gabions due south and along the northern side of the property (southern side of the creek). The creek buffer is to be fully vegetated per COA Environmental Criteria Manual SECTION 2 - LANDSCAPE 2.9.0 - SCREENING STANDARDS 2.9.1 – General - and is to include a diverse mix of native trees, shrubs, and groundcover. This buffer is to be maintained by the property owner, including annual removal of invasive species, and replacement of any sections that have declined due to drought, flooding, or misuse. The buffer zone is to be kept free of litter/debris at all times unless conditions within a utility easement or other easements supersede this requirement. 3. Vegetative Buffer (that meets City Screening Standards) along the creek side (northern side of property, southern side of the creek), along the fence, unless conditions within a utility easement or other easements supersede this requirement. 4. No service station. 5 No 24-hour businesses as per City code. 6. Prohibit consumer convenience use. 7. All required parking should be on site, includes parking reduction as allowed by code. 8. …
April 16, 2020 To whom it may concern: Our names are Andrew and Alexa Cunningham, and we live at 2019 Hardy Circle. Our property faces the back half of the lot at 7113 Burnet Road, about 100 yards away. We have multiple concerns about the code change proposed for the lot at 7113 Burnet Road. The first concern involves the existing zoning that was implemented to ensure that the back half of the lot remains zoned for “an office that serves the neighborhood or community needs and that is located in or adjacent to residential neighborhoods”, and that it is “designed to ensure that the use is compatible and complementary in scale and appearance with the residential environment,” to quote the existing LO zoning designation for the lot. Our second concern involves how changing the zoning of the lot at 7113 Burnet Rd changes the intent of the Crestview-Wooten Neighborhood plan. The zoning changes do not adhere to the neighborhood plan, and the neighborhood plan was created by us through authority given by the City of Austin to reflect the sentiments of the people that live in the neighborhood. The third concern involves potential safety concerns for the families and children of our street. We feel that a large, multi-story building overlooking a cul-de-sac compromises the safety of the children playing on the street. The last concern involves noise. Currently we have 12 homes on our cul-de-sac. By changing the zoning of the lot at 7113 Burnet Road, there is a high probability that noise pollution will greatly increase. Our concerns are as follows: ● Height— The height of the building is our biggest concern. The current zoning of the back half of the lot at 7113 Burnet Road (which touches residential properties on Hardy Circle and Hardy Drive) is LO-CO-NP, which has a maximum height of 40 feet. The LO designation ensures that a property is used for “an office that serves the neighborhood or community needs and that is located in or adjacent to residential neighborhoods”. Furthermore: “Site development regulations and performance standards applicable to an LO district use are designed to ensure that the use is compatible and complementary in scale and appearance with the residential environment.” Changing this lot to a zoning designation of MF-6 is a dramatic shift in how this land is used, and one that does not “ensure that the use is compatible …
OWANA Steering Committee Ted Barnhill CHAIR Renae Alsobrook TREASURER Shawn Shilling- ton SECRETARY MEMBERS Amy Bodle Cristine Buendel Sandy Cartwright Kate Ertle Adrienne Golds- berry Lindsey Heron Ellen Justice Marissa Latta Andrea March Maureen Met- teauer June 15, 2020 Dear Planning Commissioners: The Old West Austin Neighborhood Association (OWANA) has voted to oppose the rezoning of 1509 Enfield from MF-3-NP to NO-MU-NP. At our June 2, 2020 General Membership Meeting, Lila Nelson of ATX Permit & Consulting, on behalf of Nalle Custom Homes, presented a proposal to rezone 1509 Enfield for neighborhood office use. The Nalle Brothers intend to purchase the property and renovate the home to use as an office for Nalle Custom Homes. The City staff has recommended mixed use (MU) to be added to the neighborhood office (NO) base dis- trict for future use. The Nalle brothers have no current plans to incorpo- rate a residential use of the property. Members of the OWANA Zoning Committee - who had considered this rezoning proposal, and voted as a committee to recommend opposition - shared the following reasons for opposition: 1. The nearby neighbors (both those who attended this meeting and those who have sent emails) have all expressed their opposi- tion to the rezoning. The OWANA membership has historically voted to support the position of nearby neighbors that have shown reasonable justification for their position. 2. OWANA’s Neighborhood Plan (NP) has identified the residential neighborhood along Enfield as a boundary of our residential core. OWANA’s NP clearly states that this area is to be protected. “No zoning changes to a more permissive zoning category should be permitted. Preservation of existing older residential structures is strongly encour- aged.” The Old West Austin NP made allowance for areas that would allow MU to be added to the base districts. These areas are clearly de- fined and NOT located along Enfield Road. (See attached OWANA NP Rezoning Proposals) Nearby neighbors of 1509 Enfield have the expec- tation of their neighborhood being residential under the Old West Austin NP that was added by ordinance to all OWANA base districts. Even the proposed zoning for the Land Development Code (LDC) Revision is only planning residential use for 1509 Enfield. 3. Rezoning from MF-3-NP to NO-MU-NP will create a gateway set- ting for commercialization of the Enfield corridor and could lead to a West 6th St. scenario (loss of the street's residential use to …
Roya Johnson – Page 1 I have lived in West Austin since 1972, My love of West Austin started when I walked from Hartford Road every day to attend UT when living with family on Hartford Road. As real estate broker for last 35 years I have sold house almost in every street in West Austin, so this is coming from experience and deep love for one the best close in neighborhoods in Austin. Destroying it will be like taking the heart from soul of West Austin. There are many reasons to reject this re-zoning request because of the limited time I have highlighted only three of many reasons below. 1: Historical nature of two neighborhoods Surrounding 1509 Enfield Road is one the most important and precious history West Austin especially Austin’s black history. Enfield Road located in the heart of these historical neighborhoods. Please see the map, these historical neighborhoods, the neighborhoods surrounding this portion of Enfield are part of history of Austin. These are the type of neighborhoods make Austin special place. I want to stop destroying them. Please read more at http://www.clarksvillecdc.org/. We need to stop converting every neighborhood to offices and expensive condo projects. Below is little history about this small section of West Austin essence of Austin from Wikipedia: CLarksville Following emancipation at end of the Civil War, Texas Governor Pease sold and gave some of his plantation land to his freed black slaves. In 1871 this neighboring area came to be known as Clarksville and was legally set apart from the other areas of town specifically for the freed black slaves. It was called Clarksville because Charles (Griffin) Clark, a land developer with an eye to reselling to the newly freed slaves, purchased a 365-acre (1.48 km2)tract of land from former slaves where he founded the town of Clarksville, less than one-half mile from Woodlawn.[7] Other important West Austin developments during the 1870s included the establishment of the International and Great Northern Railroad, which defines the historic district's western boundary, and the establishment of Pease Park, which define the district's eastern boundary. The land was donated to the city by the Pease family. Shoal Creek is the centerpiece of Pease Park. The waterway attracted recreational use as early as the mid-nineteenth century. Old Enfield The oldest and southernmost neighborhood in the historic district is Old Enfield. Its approximate boundaries are Windsor Road on the …
Case File Contact Sheet Case # C14-2020-0035 Case Name: 707 W 14th Apartments Case Address: 707 W 14th Street Date 06/15/20 Name Charles Woodruff Organization Neighbor, next door Email Cell phone Other phone 512-480-0335 06/22/20 Jeff Needles Neighbor, next door at corner 1306 Rio Grande 512-736-7807 Issues Is map correct? Does not oppose project. 1. Heritage Trees removed 2. Sewage pipe across private property 3. Demo permit notice of adjoining properties.
Conditional Use Permit Waterloo School Austin Private Secondary Educational Facility 1511 S. Congress Avenue Case #: SPC-2019-0608A Vincent Gerard & Associates, Inc. Land Planning, Development & Zoning Consultants 1715 South Capital Of Texas Highway, Suite 207 Austin, Texas 78746 Vincentgerard.com | (512) 328-2693 Educational Annex Building SITE Existing Education Annex Shared Off Peak parking Required – 73 Spaces Available Parking 140 120 100 80 60 40 20 0 On-site parking (4 handicap) Adjacent on-street parking (2 handicap) Onsite Parking Adjacent on Street Parking Total TOTAL # of Spaces 84 48 132 87 43 130 Cap Metro Bus Stop Educational Annex Drop Off/Pick up One Way Queing No New Construction Extremely Compatible Land Uses • Child Care – Religious Assembly – Private Secondary • All off Peak Uses Traffic Study • Plans for queuing spaces – acceptable levels • Can adjust to staggered times – Full enrollment • Arrival & departure times will be staffed • Improvements to Two Curb Ramps
From: Sam Reicks < Date: Jun 23, 2020, 11:23 AM -0500 To: andrew.rivera@austintexas.gov Subject: Remarks on the rezoning of 5010 & 5102 Heflin lane The attempt to rezone this land is frustrating on many levels. I would like to speak vehemently against the rezoning of this lot for multiple reasons. 1. District 1 (this district) was specified in the 1928 Master plan as the “Negro District”… Throughout Austins horrible history of racism and redlining, black people were forced into east side neighborhoods, like this one. Now as the east-side including district 1 have become popular, those people who have been forced to live here, are now being forced to leave through gentrification. Building a development such as this one in this community will accelerate the rate of gentrification immensely pushing out more and more people of color who have spent generations building a community here because they weren’t allowed to anywhere else. 2. The rezoning of this lot has been attempted repeatedly in the past. At each attempt the neighborhood has spoken out against the rezoning. The developers are adamant to push this through in spite of the will of the community. The only reason I can understand that they do not stop is that they assume with enough effort and money they can override the will of the community. This decision needs to be made in the interest of the community and not because the applicant is incessant and can afford good lawyers. 3. This neighborhood is NOT in the center of Austin we are a little bit further out and enjoy the space and speed of living in a smaller neighborhood, with the scale of construction they are applying for, we will lose all of our green space and be packed in in a way that does not fit the neighborhood. 4. 2-3 blocks away is Rob-Scott st, where they’ve been working on a housing development for a decade or so. Progress has been slow as there hasn’t been an appetite for the new housing in this neighborhood. On top of that, with the current covid-19 epidemic there are questions about the future interest in dense-fill housing, now above all is not a time when increased density is needed. 5. Fort branch creek has a history of flooding, and many houses near it, including this site itself are in a flood zone. 1 of the biggest things that …
om: William Travis Sent: Tuesday, June 23, 2020 11:54 AM To: Rivera, Andrew <Andrew.Rivera@austintexas.gov> Subject: Zoning Change Request Case No. C14-2020-0048 -- 1509 Enfield Road *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** Dear Mr. Rivera: Please add this email communication to the public comments presented to the City of Austin's Planning Commission in connection with the Commission's consideration of a zoning change request for the property at 1509 Enfield Road. My wife and I own the property at 1400 Marshall Lane, a single family residence on the corner of Marshall Lane and Palma Plaza. I oppose the proposed zoning change for the property at 1509 Enfield Road for all the reasons expressed by Mr. Barnhill, speaking on behalf of the Old West Austin Neighborhood Association. The Case Manager's comments in the Zoning Change Review Sheet refer to an existing real estate office at 1501 Enfield Road that already has Neighborhood Office (NO) zoning. I would emphasize that this is the only property on either side of Enfield Road between Parkway and Mopac that has NO zoning. Furthermore, in 2010 when the NO zoning was granted, the owner of 1501 agreed to very substantial limitations on the use of the property otherwise permitted by that zoning. The Case Manager describes those limitations on page 4 of the Review Sheet. Perhaps most significant, 1501 Enfield is a corner lot and automobile access for the office customers is only on the side street, Marshall Lane. It was argued in 2010 that if 1501 was granted the NO zoning it would start a trend, for additional zoning changes, that would eventually change the character of the neighborhood. That was certainly not the intent of anyone involved in that process and the Case Manager's comments should be read with that fact in mind. Thanks for your assistance in this matter. Sincerely, William R. Travis Attorney at Law 3305 Northland Dr., Suite 205 Austin, Texas 78731 Tel No. (512) 426-5598 Fax No. (512) 477-7573
Old West Austin Neighborhood Plan City of Austin Planning, Environmental and Conservation Services Department For more information, contact: Steve Barney, City of Austin Neighborhood Planning, 499-6389 Mark Stine, Old West Austin Neighborhood, 472-4113 The Old West Austin Neighborhood Plan An amendment to the City of Austin's Comprehensive Plan The Austin Tomorrow Comprehensive Plan Chapter 5 Section 5-6 Exhibit A Presentation to the Austin City Council June 29, 2000 Old West Austin Neighborhood Plan 2 Table of Contents A. LAND USE / ZONING.............................................................................. 4 B. TRANSPORTATION................................................................................14 C. PARKS, RECREATION, AND GREEN SPACE ............................. 26 D. HISTORIC PRESERVATION / URBAN DESIGN................... 29 E. IMPLEMENTATION................................................................................34 Index of Figures Figure 1: Map - Proposed Land Use and Zoning Changes .............. 7 Figure 2: Map - Existing Land Use and Zoning................................... 8 Figure 3: Map - Neighborhood Districts.............................................13 Figure 4: Map - Historic Resource Survey.........................................33 Index of Tables Table 1: Ballot Results...................................................................................36 Old West Austin Neighborhood Plan 3 The Old West Austin Neighborhood will come under pressure to change as the city itself undergoes tremendous change. Because of this fact, basic decisions about the neighborhood must be made and planning based on those decisions must be put into place. To not do anything, because we like the neighborhood the way it is, is not a viable option. Abbreviations that follow: After each action item, the party (or parties) proposed as responsible for implementing the action item is included, in parentheses. These abbreviations are as follows: AHFC – Austin Housing Finance Corporation APD – City of Austin Police Department CAMPO – Capital Area Metropolitan Planning Organization DRID – City of Austin Development Review and Inspection Department NHCD – City of Austin Department of Neighborhood Housing and Community Development NPT – Neighborhood Planning Team PARD – City of Austin Parks and Recreation Department PECSD – City of Austin Planning, Environmental, and Conservation Services Department PW – City of Austin Public Works and Transportation Department TXDOT – Texas Department of Transportation WEAA – West End Austin Alliance A. LAND USE / ZONING The neighborhood planning team has identified "neighborhood-friendly" commercial areas where office, retail, and residences can be mixed vertically and horizontally. These areas include West 5th and 6th Streets between Lamar and Mopac, Lamar Boulevard between Town Lake and Enfield, and those properties that already have commercial zoning on the central commercial service corridor on West Lynn from 10th to 13th Streets ("Downtown Clarksville"). For decades, the …
ORDINANCE NO. 000629-105 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE AUSTIN TOMORROW COMPREHENSIVE PLAN BY ADOPTING THE OLD WEST AUSTIN NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN. BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: PART 1. Findings. Plan." (A) In 1979, the City Council adopted the "Austin Tomorrow Comprehensive (B) The Austin Tomorrow Comprehensive Plan contemplated the adoption of neighborhood plans. Article X, Section 5 of the City Charter authorizes the City Council to adopt by ordinance additional elements of a comprehensive plan that are necessary or desirable to establish and implement policies for growth, development, and beautification, including neighborhood, community, or area-wide plans. (C) In October 1998, the Old West Austin neighborhood was selected to work with the City of Austin to complete a neighborhood plan. The Old West Austin Neighborhood Plan followed a process first outlined by the Citizens' Planning Committee in 1995, and refined by the Ad Hoc Neighborhood Planning Committee in 1996. City Council endorsed this approach for the neighborhood planning in a 1997 resolution. This process mandated representation of all of the stakeholders hi the neighborhood and required active public outreach. During the planning process, the Old West Austin Neighborhood Planning Team gathered information and solicited public input through the following means: (1) neighborhood planning team meetings; (2) collection of existing data; (3) neighborhood inventory; (4) neighborhood survey; (5) neighborhood newsletter; (6) community-wide meetings; and (7) neighborhood ballot. Page 1 of3 (D) The Old West Austin Neighborhood Plan recommends action by the neighborhood association, the City, and by other agencies to preserve and improve the neighborhood. The Old West Austin Neighborhood Plan has 13 major goals: (1) encourage mixed uses; (2) protect the character of the neighborhood; (3) maintain social and economic diversity of residents; (4) provide safe movement for all modes of transportation throughout neighborhood; (5) provide access to, from, and through the neighborhood for all residents; (6) allow neighborhood streets to function for circulation, while calming cut-through traffic; (7) provide for movement of through traffic into and out of downtown; (8) create attractive, pedestrian-friendly public spaces in the neighborhood; (9) provide adequate parking for neighborhood's residents and businesses; (10) reduce traffic noise; neighborhood; (11) improve existing parks and increase recreational amenities in the (12) preserve and improve green space; and (13) preserve and enhance the unique historic identity of the neighborhood. (E) For each of these general goals, the Old West Austin Neighborhood Plan includes more …
-----Original Message----- From: Fred McGhee < Sent: Tuesday, June 23, 2020 10:10 AM To: Rivera, Andrew <Andrew.Rivera@austintexas.gov>; Shieh, James - BC <bc- James.Shieh@austintexas.gov>; Kazi, Fayez - BC <bc-Fayez.Kazi@austintexas.gov>; Seeger, Patricia - BC <bc-Patricia.Seeger@austintexas.gov>; Thompson, Jeffrey - BC <bc- Jeffrey.Thompson@austintexas.gov>; Anderson, Greg - BC <bc-Greg.Anderson@austintexas.gov>; Kenny, Conor - BC <BC-Conor.Kenny@austintexas.gov>; Leighton-Burwell, Don - BC <bc-Don.Leighton- Burwell@austintexas.gov>; Schneider, Robert - BC <BC-Robert.Schneider@austintexas.gov>; Azhar, Awais - BC <BC-Awais.Azhar@austintexas.gov>; Shaw, Todd - BC <BC-Todd.Shaw@austintexas.gov>; Hempel, Claire - BC <BC-Claire.Hempel@austintexas.gov>; Llanes, Carmen - BC <bc- Carmen.Llanes@austintexas.gov>; Howard, Patrick - BC <BC-Patrick.Howard@austintexas.gov>; Flores, Yvette - BC <bc-Yvette.Flores@austintexas.gov> Subject: Today's Montopolis Zoning Cases *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** Aloha Kakahiaka, I write to add my personal support to the Montopolis voices that have expressed opposition to the SF-3 to SF-6 zoning requests on your agenda today. Our neighborhood spoke in opposition to these upzonings with clarity at the Montopolis Negro School on Juneteenth: we welcome development that is in keeping with the single family history and culture of our neighborhood. These proposed zoning changes are about real estate speculation, plain and simple, and their enactment would adversely impact the integrity of our community by violating what makes and keeps it unique. Regarding the Missing Middle™ justification floating around in association with these zoning cases, there is a lot I could say, but I'll keep it short: even academia now concedes that in 2020 such neoliberal planning notions only help to perpetuate institutional racism. Our community would best benefit from truly bottom up development that allows families to remain in their homes and grow out of poverty, not by the zealous application of (properly trademarked) religious tomfoolery of dubious sponsorship masquerading as urban planning insight. Stated plainly, there is no "missing middle" justification for these zoning changes. Go apply them in neighborhoods that don't have a 33% poverty rate, or the highest concentration of industrial and commercial zoning of any planning area. Like at the Lions Municipal Golf Course, for instance. The zoning change requests that have been initiated are: 1. 508 Kemp St. 2. 1013 Montopolis Dr. 3. 107 Montopolis Dr. 3. 200 Montopolis Dr. 4. 6201 Clovis St. 5. 6206 Clovis St. 5. 301 Kemp St. 6. 6328 El Mirando St. Regards, flm
Hello Andrew, My name is Kate Bero and my husband, Colin Ross, and I live at 204B Montopolis Drive, Austin, TX 79741. My phone number is (512) 751-7584. I’m writing in opposition to upzoning at Montopolis for the following properties: • • • • • Item 15: C14-2020-0030 - 200 Montopolis Rezoning; Item 16: C14-2020-0029 - 1013 &1017 Montopolis Acres Rezoning; Item 17: C14-2020-0039 - Clovis and Kemp Rezone; and Item 18: C14-2020-0044 - Saxon Acres Residential Zoning Item 19: C14-2020-0038 508 Kemp It's been brought to my attention I’ve missed the deadline to participate in the zoning cases on the Planning Commission agenda meeting tomorrow. If it is possible to submit my opposition in writing I would greatly appreciate it. Thank you, Kate Bero (512) 751-7584
Hello Andrew, My name is Kate Bero and my husband, Colin Ross, and I live at 204B Montopolis Drive, Austin, TX 79741. My phone number is (512) 751-7584. I’m writing in opposition to upzoning at Montopolis for the following properties: • • • • • Item 15: C14-2020-0030 - 200 Montopolis Rezoning; Item 16: C14-2020-0029 - 1013 &1017 Montopolis Acres Rezoning; Item 17: C14-2020-0039 - Clovis and Kemp Rezone; and Item 18: C14-2020-0044 - Saxon Acres Residential Zoning Item 19: C14-2020-0038 508 Kemp It's been brought to my attention I’ve missed the deadline to participate in the zoning cases on the Planning Commission agenda meeting tomorrow. If it is possible to submit my opposition in writing I would greatly appreciate it. Thank you, Kate Bero (512) 751-7584
508 Kemp Street C14-2020-0038 1 Current/Request Entitlements • 2.16 acres • Montopolis Neighborhood Planning Area • FLUM: Single-Family • Current Zoning: • SF-3-NP: Family Residence – Neighborhood Plan • Requested Zoning: • SF-6-NP: Townhouse and Condominium Residence – Neighborhood Plan 2 3 4 P-NP GR-CO-NP SF-3-NP SF-3-NP SF-3-NP SF-3-NP LO-NP GR-NP SF-3-NP MF-2-NP 5 Recreation & Open Space Single Family Single Family Commercial Single Family Single Family Commercial Commercial Multifamily 6 Multifamily 7 Community Benefits • 1 unit to be affordable at 80% MFI • Public access to playscape and lookout 8 Playscape/ Lookout 9 10 11 Request We respectfully request your support to rezone the property from SF-3-NP to SF-6-NP. 12 B B1 Surrounding SF-3 to SF-6 Cases B2 B3 § 25-1-84 - APPLICATIONS RELATING TO A CLOSED MUNICIPAL SOLID WASTE LANDFILL. (A) In this section: (1) CMSWL means an area defined as a closed municipal solid waste landfill in Texas Administrative Code, Title 30, Section 330.951. (2) LANDFILL AREA means an area marked on a map created by the City and maintained in the Watershed Protection and Development Review Department showing all known CMSWL and including property within: (a) the known boundary of a CMSWL; (b) 200 feet around the estimated boundary of a CMSWL if the boundary is not known; or (c) 1500 feet from the estimated center of the CMSWL if neither a known boundary nor an estimated boundary is known. (B) Except as provided in Subsection (C), this section applies to development of a residential, commercial, or public enclosed structure that is designed for use by humans and that is located on: (1) a site over 1 acre in size; or (2) a site located within a landfill area. (C) This section does not apply to the remodel of or addition to a single family or duplex residential use permitted in a single family residential small lot (SF-4A) or more restrictive zoning district. (D) The responsible director or building official may not approve an application for subdivision, site plan, or building permit unless the applicant has delivered to the responsible director or building official: (1) certification from a licensed professional engineer that the site does not overlie a CMSWL; or (2) if the site overlies a CMSWL: (a) a development permit from the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality; (b) written notification from the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality that a development permit is not required; …
Central Austin Neighborhood Plan Advisory Committee (CANPAC) Case: C14-2019-0108, 2404 Rio Grande CANPAC unanimously supports the UAP (University Area Partners) recommendation against the zoning change proposed in this case. This zoning change would increase entitlements to the property without the neighborhood benefit of onsite affordable housing and a building following the neighborhood plan design guidelines. The applicant has not presented a project proposal, or a reason for the zoning change. CANPAC recommends the property be redeveloped under the UNO (University Neighborhood Overlay) which will allow the owner increased entitlements while providing the neighborhood benefit of onsite affordable housing and modern design guidelines. CANPAC is the city designated contact team for the West University Neighborhood Planning Area, which is where this property is located. UAP is a member organization of CANPAC. Adam Stephens and Bart Whatley, co-chairs CANPAC June 23, 2020
From: Patti Howell < Sent: Tuesday, June 23, 2020 12:04 PM To: Vincent Huebinger < Subject: Re: SPC-2019-0608A Waterloo School Yes, Vincent. It seems that most of the merchants I've heard from are on board. I can't attend the hearing, but feel free to read my emails noting that all my objections have been addressed, and that we are now fine with the school on South Congress. Best of luck! Patti Howell On Tue, Jun 23, 2020 at 11:45 AM Vincent Huebinger < wrote: Patti, for tonight’s hearing, is the SC Merchants association final position neutral on this zoning change? I would like to forward this to our case manager. Rob mentioned he was in support and was intending to send his notice letter into the staff as in favor for Guero’s Taco Bar. Thanks again. Vincent G. Huebinger Vincent Gerard & Assoc. Inc 1715 S. Capital Texas Hwy, Suite 207 Austin, Texas 78746 512 328-2693 (O) 512 423-0853 (M)
PLANNING COMMISSION June 23, 2020 MINUTES The Planning Commission convened in a meeting on June 23, 2020 via videoconference (http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live) Chair Kenny called the Commission Meeting to order at 6:20 p.m. Commission Members in Attendance: Greg Anderson Awais Azhar Yvette Flores Claire Hempel Patrick Howard Fayez Kazi – Vice-Chair Conor Kenny – Chair Carmen Llanes Pulido Robert Schneider Todd Shaw James Shieh Jeffrey Thompson Absent: Patricia Seeger Don Leighton-Burwell – Ex-Officio Ann Teich – Ex-Officio 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 APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of May 26, 2020. Motion to approve minutes of May 26, 2020 approved on the consent agenda on the motion by Commissioner Thompson, seconded by Commissioner Schneider on a vote of 12-0. Commissioner Seeger of the dais. B. PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. Plan Amendment: NPA-2019-0022.01 - 200 Academy; District 9 Location: Owner/Applicant: Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: 200 Academy Dr., Blunn Creek Watershed; Greater South River City Combined NP Area Spearhead Academy, LTD Weiss Architecture (Richard Weiss) Mixed Use/Office to Mixed Use land use Applicant requests an Indefinite Postponement Maureen Meredith, 512-974-2695, maureen.meredith@austintexas.gov Planning and Zoning Department Motion to grant Applicant’s request for indefinite postponement was approved on the consent agenda on the motion by Commissioner Thompson, seconded by Commissioner Schneider on a vote of 12-0. Commissioner Seeger absent. 2. Plan Amendment: NPA-2019-0003.01 - David Chapel Missionary Baptist Church; Location: Owner/Applicant: Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: District 1 2201, 2203, 2207, 2211, 2301 E. Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd. and 1805 & 1807 Ferdinand St. and 1803 & 1807 Chestnut Ave., Boggy Creek Watershed; Chestnut NP Area David Chapel Missionary Baptist Church Husch Blackwell, LLP (Nikelle Meade) Civic and Single Family land uses to Mixed Use land use Staff postponement request to August 11, 2020 Maureen Meredith, 512-974-2695, maureen.meredith@austintexas.gov Planning and Zoning Department Motion to grant Staff’ request for postponement of this item to August 11, 2020 was approved on the motion by Commissioner Azhar, seconded by Commissioner Shieh on a vote of 12-0. Commissioner Seeger absent. 3. Plan Amendment: NPA-2019-0015.01 - 5010 & 5102 Heflin Lane; …
