REGULAR CALLED MEETING of the PLANNING COMMISSION TUESDAY, JULY 23, 2024, 6:00 PM AUSTIN CITY HALL, COUNCIL CHAMBERS, ROOM 1001 301 WEST 2ND STREET AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the Planning Commission may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live. Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely. Registration no later than 2 PM the day of the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. For more information on public comment, please see the agenda section “Speaker Registration”. Please contact Nicole Corona, Staff Liaison, for questions regarding speaker registration at nicole.corona@austintexas.gov or by phone at 512-974-3146. CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS/COMMISSIONERS: Claire Hemple, Chair (District 8) Awais Azhar,Vice Chair (Mayor’s Representative) Ryan Johnson (District 7) Greg Anderson, Secretary (District 4) Alice Woods, Parliamentarian (District 2) Patrick Howard (District 1) Nadia Barrera-Ramirez (District 3) Felicity Maxwell (District 5) Danielle Skidmore (District 9) Grayson Cox (District 10) Alberta Phillips (Mayor’s Representative) Adam Haynes (Mayor’s Representative) Jennifer Mushtaler (District 6) EX-OFFICIO MEMBERS Jessica Cohen, Chair of Board of Adjustment Candace Hunter, AISD Board of Trustees TC Broadnax, City Manager Richard Mendoza – Director of Transportation and Public Works EXECUTIVE SESSION (No public discussion) The Planning Commission will announce it will go into Executive Session, if necessary, according to Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code, to receive advice from Legal Counsel on matters specifically listed on the agenda. The Commission may not conduct a closed meeting without the approval of the city attorney. Private Consultation with Attorney – Section 551.071. Executive Liaison: Joi Harden, 512-974-1617 Staff Liaison: Nicole Corona, 512-974-3146 Attorney: Chrissy Mann, 512-974-2179 CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL AGENDA The first four speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Planning Commission regular meeting on June 25, 2024, and July 9, 2024. PUBLIC HEARINGS 2. Plan Amendment: NPA-2023-0029.02 - Humane Society of Austin & Travis Location: County; District 4 7600 - 7616 Bennett Ave, Buttermilk Branch Watershed; St. John/Coronado Hills (St. John) Combined NP Owner/Applicant: Humane Society of Austin & Travis County Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: Bleyl Engineering (Robert Heil) Neighborhood Mixed Use and Single Family to Mixed Use land …
City of Austin Planning Department 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Drive, Austin, TX 78752 P.O. Box 1088, Austin, TX 78767 -1088 (512) 974-2000 ♦ h ttp s:/ / w w w.a u st in tex a s .g ov / d epa r tm e n t/ plan n in g - de part men t MEMORANDUM TO: FROM: DATE: RE: Claire Hempel, Chair & Planning Commission Members Maureen Meredith, Senior Planner, Long-Range Planning Division Planning Department July 17, 2024 NPA-2023-0029.02_Humane Society of Austin St. John/Coronado Hills Combined Neighborhood Planning Area Staff requests a postponement of the above-referenced plan amendment case from July 23, 2024 to the September 10, 2024 hearing date to allow additional time to review the plan amendment application in conjunction with the pending zoning application. The postponement request was made in a timely manner and meets the Planning Commission’s policy. Attachment: Plan Amendment Map The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and will provide reasonable modifications and equal access to communications upon request. The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and will provide reasonable modifications and equal access to communications upon request.
City of Austin Planning Department 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Drive, Austin, TX 78752 P.O. Box 1088, Austin, TX 78767 -1088 (512) 974-2000 ♦ h ttp s:/ / w w w.a u st in tex a s .g ov / d epar tm e n t/ plan n in g- de part men t MEMORANDUM TO: FROM: DATE: RE: Claire Hempel, Chair & Planning Commission Members Maureen Meredith, Senior Planner, Long-Range Planning Division Planning Department July 17, 2024 NPA-2023-0014.04_4302 Nuckols Crossing Southeast Combined (Franklin Park) Neighborhood Planning Area Staff requests a postponement of the above-referenced case from the July 23, 2024 Planning Commission hearing to the September 10, 2024 hearing date to allow additional time to review the plan amendment application. The postponement request was made in a timely manner and meets the Planning Commission’s policy. Attachment: Plan Amendment Map The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and will provide reasonable modifications and equal access to communications upon request. The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and will provide reasonable modifications and equal access to communications upon request.
City of Austin Planning Department 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Drive, Austin, TX 78752 P.O. Box 1088, Austin, TX 78767 -1088 (512) 974-2000 ♦ h ttp s:/ / w w w.a u st in tex a s .g ov / d epa r tm e n t/ plan n in g - de part men t MEMORANDUM TO: FROM: DATE: RE: Claire Hempel, Chair & Planning Commission Members Maureen Meredith, Senior Planner, Long-Range Planning Division Planning Department July 17, 2024 NPA-2023-0025.02_5524 W. US Hwy 290 WB Oak Hill Combined (East Oak Hill) Neighborhood Planning Area The Applicant requests an indefinite postponement of the above-referenced case. Please see attached email from Jewels Cain, Armbrust & Brown, PLLC. The postponement request was made in a timely manner and meets the Planning Commission’s policy. Attachments: Email from Jewels Cain, Armbrust & Brown, PLLC Plan Amendment Map The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and will provide reasonable modifications and equal access to communications upon request. From: Jewels Cain <jcain@abaustin.com> Sent: Friday, July 5, 2024 2:29 PM To: Meredith, Maureen <Maureen.Meredith@austintexas.gov>; amorrow@abaustin.com Subject: RE: Indef PP from 2/13/24 PC_NPA-2023-0025.02_5524 W US Hwy 290 Hello Maureen, I just spoke with our client and they would like to keep this application alive. We will be requesting a postponement again. Thank you Jewels Cain Land Development Consultant Armbrust & Brown, PLLC 100 Congress Avenue, Suite 1300 Austin, Texas 78701-2744 (512) 435-2318 - Direct (512) 435-2360 - Facsimile The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and will provide reasonable modifications and equal access to communications upon request. The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and will provide reasonable modifications and equal access to communications upon request.
City of Austin Planning Department 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Drive, Austin, TX 78752 P.O. Box 1088, Austin, TX 78767 -1088 (512) 974-2000 ♦ h ttp s:/ / w w w.a u st in tex a s .g ov / d epa r tm e n t/ plan n in g - de part men t MEMORANDUM TO: FROM: DATE: RE: Claire Hempel, Chair & Planning Commission Members Maureen Meredith, Senior Planner, Long-Range Planning Division Sherri Sirwaitis, Principal Planner, Current Planning Division Planning Department July 17, 2024 NPA-2024-0024.01 & C14-2024-0005_2700 and 2700 ½ Gracy Farms Lane North Burnet/Gateway Planning Area Staff requests a postponement of the above-referenced cases from the July 23, 2024 Planning Commission hearing to the August 13, 2024 hearing date to allow additional time to review the applications. The postponement request was made in a timely manner and meets the Planning Commission’s policy. Attachments: Plan Amendment Map Zoning Map The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and will provide reasonable modifications and equal access to communications upon request. The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and will provide reasonable modifications and equal access to communications upon request. The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and will provide reasonable modifications and equal access to communications upon request.
City of Austin Planning Department P.O. Box 1088, Austin, TX 78767 -1088 (512) 974-3100 ♦ Fax (512) 974-3112 ♦ h ttps:/ / ww w. au st i n tex a s.g ov / d ep a rtm en t/ h ou s in g- an d- p la n n in g MEMORANDUM TO: FROM: DATE: RE: Claire Hempel, Chair & Planning Commission Members Tyler Tripp, Senior Planner, Long-Range Planning Division Jonathan Tomko, Principal Planner, Current Planning Division Planning Department July 17, 2024 NPA-2023-0018.06 and C14-2023-0132 6719, 6725 Shirley Avenue and 605 William Street Brentwood-Highland Combined Planning Area The applicant requests a postponement of the above-referenced cases from the July 23, 2024 Planning Commission hearing to the September 10, 2024 hearing date to allow additional time to address prerequisite requirements to move forward with the zoning and plan amendment cases. The postponement request was made in a timely manner and meets the Planning Commission’s policy. Attachments: Email Request for Postponement from Leah Bojo (Drenner Group) Plan Amendment Map Zoning Map The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and will provide reasonable modifications and equal access to communications upon request. The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and will provide reasonable modifications and equal access to communications upon request. The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and will provide reasonable modifications and equal access to communications upon request. The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and will provide reasonable modifications and equal access to communications upon request.
Planning Commission: July 23, 2024 NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN AMENDMENT REVIEW SHEET NEIGHORHOOD PLAN: Oak Hill Combined (West Oak Hill) CASE#: PROJECT NAME: 8900 and 8956 W SH 71 Multifamily PC DATE: NPA-2024-0025.01 July 23, 2024 July 9, 2024 DATE FILED: March 13, 2024 8900 and 8956 W SH 71 ADDRESS/ES: DISTRICT AREA: 8 SITE AREA: 60.665 acres OWNER/APPLICANT: Marx Family Property, LLC and Texas limited liability company AGENT: Dubois Bryant & Campbell, LLP (David Hartman) CASE MANAGER: Maureen Meredith STAFF EMAIL: Maureen.Meredith@austintexas.gov TYPE OF AMENDMENT: Change in Future Land Use Designation From: Rural Residential Base District Zoning Change To: Multifamily Residential PHONE: (512) 974-2695 Related Zoning Case: C14-2024-0032 From: AG-NP To: MF-4-NP NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN ADOPTION DATE: December 11, 2008 CITY COUNCIL DATE: TBD PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: ACTION: Planning Commission: July 23, 2024 July 23, 2024 - (action pending) July 9, 2024 - Postponed to July 23, 2024 on the consent agenda at the request of the Neighborhood. [A. Azhar – 1st; F. Maxwell – 2nd] Vote: 7-0 [G. Cox, J. Mushtaler and N. Barrera-Ramirez voted nay. P. Howard, C. Hempel and A. Phillips absent]. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: To grant the applicant’s request for Multifamily Residential land use. BASIS FOR STAFF’S RECOMMENDATION: The applicant proposes to change the land use on the future land use map (FLUM) from Rural Residential to Multifamily Residential land use. The applicant proposes to build approximately 660 multifamily residential units on a 60.665-acre tract of land. The proposed development will provide additional residential housing units for the Oak Hill area and the city. Below are sections of the Oak Hill Plan staff that supports the applicant’s request. GOALS, OBJECTIVES AND RECOMMENDATIONS: 6.A. Provide opportunities for high-quality new development and re- development. 6A.1 Ensure quality of new construction and renovations. 6.B. Balance development and environmental protection by maintaining a vibrant residential and commercial community that demonstrates caring stewardship of the environment. 6.B.1 Encourage zoning to be compatible with existing and neighboring land uses and seek optimal and most appropriate use of land. 2 Planning Commission: July 23, 2024 6.B.1a—Rework zoning to allow/support the vision of the Oak Hill Neighborhood Plan. 6.B.1b—Cluster higher density development in appropriate areas, striving to balance the interests of stakeholders while taking into consideration environmental concerns. CHAPTER 8: HOUSING 8.A. Balance development and environmental protection by maintaining a vibrant residential and commercial community. 8.A.1 Assess and minimize the impact of land development on surface and …
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET DISTRICT: 8 ZONING TO: MF-4-NP CASE: C14-2024-0032 ZONING FROM: AG-NP ADDRESS: 8900 and 8956 W SH HWY 71 SITE AREA: 60.665 acres (2,642,567 sq. ft.) PROPERTY OWNER: Marx Family Property, LLC, a Texas limited partnership AGENT: Dubois Bryant & Campbell, LLP (David Hartman) CASE MANAGER: Cynthia Hadri 512-974-7620, Cynthia.hadri@austintexas.gov STAFF RECOMMENDATION: The staff recommendation is to grant multifamily residence (Moderate-High Density) - neighborhood plan (MF-4-NP) combined district zoning. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: July 23, 2024: July 9, 2024: APPROVED THE NEIGHBORHOOD’S REQUEST FOR A POSTPONEMENT TO JULY 23, 2024. [A. AZHAR; F. MAXWELL-2ND] (7-3) C. HEMPLE, P. HOWARD, A. PHILLIPS - ABSENT CITY COUNCIL ACTION: ORDINANCE NUMBER: ISSUES: N/A CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: The property in question is approximately 60.67 acres, undeveloped, has access to Old Bee Caves Road (level 3) and W State Highway 71 (level 5), and is currently zoned agricultural- neighborhood plan (AG-NP) combined district zoning. The property has ranch/farms and undeveloped land (AG-NP, MF-1, P, DR) to the north. To the south there is more ranch/farmland, single family and convenience storage (RR-NP, AG-NP, CS-NP). To the east and west of the property are multifamily, duplex residential, ranch/farmland and C14-2024-0032 2 undeveloped land (MF-1-NP, MF-1, AG-NP, GR-NP, GO-NP and I-RR). Please refer to Exhibits A (Zoning Map) and B (Aerial View). Staff is recommending the multifamily residence (Moderate-High Density) -neighborhood plan (MF-4-NP) combined district zoning for the proposed 660 multifamily units, approximately 11 units per acre for density. The MF-4 request will allow for more height per building and increase the amount of open space on the property. The site is located within the Oak Hill Combined Neighborhood plan (West Oak Hill) and has letters of support from surrounding neighbors. Please refer to the Correspondence from Interested Parties. The Imagine Austin Oak Hill Center is less than a mile south on Highway 71. The property is also within the new Capital Metro Pickup North Oak Hill Service Zone, and approximately 0.70 miles from an existing bus route/stop. This site expands the number of units and housing choice that suits a variety of household sizes, incomes, and lifestyle needs of a diverse population in support of Imagine Austin and the Strategic Housing Blueprint. Please refer to the associated neighborhood plan amendment case, NPA-2024-0025.01, for more staff comments. BASIS OF RECOMMENDATION: 1. The proposed zoning should be consistent with the purpose statement of the district …
Planning Commission: July 23, 2024 NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN AMENDMENT REVIEW SHEET DATE FILED: November 13, 2023 NEIGHORHOOD PLAN: Montopolis CASE#: NPA-2023-0005.01 PROJECT NAME: Montopolis-Fairway Mixed Use PC DATE: July 23, 2024 July 9, 2024 June 11, 2024 May 28, 2024 April 23, 2024 March 26, 2024 February 27, 2024 January 23, 2024 December 12, 2023 ADDRESS/ES: 1614 Montopolis Drive; 6205, 6211, 6215 Fairway Street DISTRICT AREA: SITE AREA: 1.91 acres OWNER/APPLICANT: 3rd Angle Developments LLC, 1614 Montopolis LLC and Ben 6202, 6204 Caddie Street; 1600, 1604, 1606, 1608, 1610, 1612, and 3 PHONE: (512) 974-2695) S. Cobos AGENT: Thrower Design, LLC (Ron Thrower and Victoria Haase) CASE MANAGER: Maureen Meredith STAFF EMAIL: Maureen.Meredith@austintexas.gov TYPE OF AMENDMENT: Change in Future Land Use Designation From: Single Family and Civic To: Mixed Use Base District Zoning Change Related Zoning Case: C14-2024-0015 From: SF-3-NP and GR-NP To: CS-DB90-NP Planning Commission: July 23, 2024 ACTION: NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN ADOPTION DATE: September 27, 2001 CITY COUNCIL DATE: TBD PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: July 23, 2024 – (action pending) July 9, 2024 – Postponed to July 23, 2024 at the request of the Neighborhood. [A. Azhar – 1st; F. Maxwell – 2nd] Vote: 7-0 [G. Cox, J. Mushtaler, and N. Barrera-Ramirez noted nay. P. Howard and A. Phillips absent]. June 11, 2024- Postponed to July 9, 2024 on the consent agenda at the request of Staff. [A. Azhar – 1st; F. Maxwell – 2nd] Vote: 10-0 [J. Mushtaler off the dais. G. Cox and N. Barrera- Ramirez absent]. May 28, 2024 – Postponed to June 11, 2024 on the consent agenda at the request of staff. [F. Maxwell – 1st; A. Woods – 2nd] Vote: 10-0 [P. Howard and A. Phillips absent]. April 23, 2024- Case was renotified for May 28, 2024 due to an error on the postponement date. March 26, 2024- Postponed to April 23, 2024 on the consent agenda at the request of Staff. [A. Azhar – 1st; F. Maxwell – 2nd] Vote: 10-0 [G. Anderson off the dais. P. Howard and A. Phillips absent]. February 27, 2024 - Postponed to March 26, 2024 on the consent agenda at the request of the Applicant. [A. Azhar – 1st; A. Woods – 2nd] Vote: 11-0 [J. Mushtaler off the dais. F. Maxwell absent]. January 23, 2024 – Postponed to February 27, 2024 on the consent agenda at the request of the Applicant. [G. Anderson- 1st; F. Maxwell – …
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET DISTRICT: 3 TO: CS-DB90-NP CASE: C14-2024-0015 ZONING FROM: SF-3-NP & GR-NP ADDRESS: 6202, 6204 Caddie Street; 6205, 6211, 6215 Fairway Street; 1600, 1604, 1606, 1608, 1610, 1612, and 1614 Montopolis Drive SITE AREA: 1.92 acres (83,905 sq. ft.) PROPERTY OWNER: 3rd Angle Developments LLC & 1614 Montopolis LLC (Ben S. Cobos) AGENT: Thrower Design, LLC (Ron Thrower & Victoria Haase) CASE MANAGER: Cynthia Hadri 512-974-7620, Cynthia.hadri@austintexas.gov STAFF RECOMMENDATION: The Staff recommendation is to grant community commercial – density bonus 90 - neighborhood plan (GR-DB90-NP) combined district zoning. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: July 23, 2024: July 9, 2024: APPROVED THE NEIGHBORHOOD’S REQUEST FOR A POSTPONEMENT TO JULY 23, 2024. [A. AZHAR; F. MAXWELL-2ND] (7-3) C. HEMPLE, P. HOWARD, A. PHILLIPS - ABSENT CITY COUNCIL ACTION: ORDINANCE NUMBER: ISSUES: In December 2023, Ordinance No. 20220609-080, Ordinance No. 20221201-056 and Ordinance No. 20221201-055 were invalidated. On March 11, 2024, Ordinance No. 20240229-073, was enacted to create the “DB90” combining district, which amended City Code Title 25 (Land Development) to create a new zoning district for a density bonus program that grants 30 feet in height above the base zoning district, to a maximum of 90 feet, and modifies site development regulations including compatibility standards. Subsequently, C14-2024-0015 Page 2 the applicant submitted this new rezoning application to request the -DB90 combining district. CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: The property in question is 1.92 acres, undeveloped, has frontage on Montopolis Drive (level 3), Caddies Street (level 1) and Fairway Street (level 1). The site has two zonings associated with it, community commercial-neighborhood plan (GR-NP) and family residences- neighborhood plan (SF_3-NP). The property has townhomes, Austin Youth Development Building and a Dollar Tree (MF-2-NP, P-NP, GR-NP) to the north. There are also business commercial buildings and single family residential (SF-3-NP, GR-NP). To the east are multifamily residential and undeveloped land (ERC). The closest bus stop is on the corner of Caddie Street and Montopolis Drive, right on the property. The site is mostly in the Riverside Station Imagine Austin Corridor, making this an ideal location to add housing. Please refer to Exhibits A (Zoning Map) and B (Aerial View). The applicant is requesting general commercial-density bonus 90-neighborhood plan (CS- DB90-NP) combining district for a proposed development that would include multi-family units requiring an affordable component. A building constructed under density bonus 90 (DB90) standards allows for a mix of residential uses and commercial …
Planning Commission: July 23, 2024 NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN AMENDMENT REVIEW SHEET NEIGHORHOOD PLAN: Holly CASE#: NPA-2023-0010.02 PROJECT NAME: East 2nd Street – 2300 Block PC DATE: DATE FILED: July 31, 2023 July 23, 2024 July 9, 2024 June 11, 2024 May 28, 2024 April 9, 2024 March 12, 2024 January 23, 2024 December 12, 2023 ADDRESS/ES: 109, 111, 113 Mildred Street and 2305, 2307 E. 2nd Street (Unit A), 2307 E. 2nd Street (Unit B), 2311 E. 2nd Street DISTRICT AREA: 3 SITE AREA: 0.7716 OWNER/APPLICANT: Patrica Ann Pope; LaFayette 2109, LLC; and Isdale Investments, LLC; and Emily Kolb Isdale AGENT: Armbrust & Brown, PLLC (Michael J. Whellan) CASE MANAGER: Maureen Meredith STAFF EMAIL: Maureen.Meredith@austintexas.gov TYPE OF AMENDMENT: Change in Future Land Use Designation From: Single Family Base District Zoning Change To: Mixed Use PHONE: (512) 974-2695 Related Zoning Case: C14-2023-0010.02 From: SF-3-NP, CS-CO-MU-NP, LO-NP, LO-CO-MU-NP To: CS-V-MU-DB90-NP NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN ADOPTION DATE: December 13, 2001 Planning Commission: July 23, 2024 ACTION: CITY COUNCIL DATE: TBD PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: July 23, 2024 – (action pending) July 9, 2024 – Postponed to July 23, 2024 on the consent agenda at the request of Staff. [A. Azhar – 1st; F. Maxwell – 2nd] Vote: 7-0 [G. Cox, J. Mushtaler and N. Barrera-Ramirez voted nay. C. Hempel, A. Phillips and P. Howard absent]. June 11, 2024 – Postponed to July 9, 2024 on the consent agenda at the request of Staff. [A. Azhar – 1st; F. Maxwell – 2nd] Vote: 10-0 [J. Mushtaler off the dais. G. Cox and N. Barrera- Ramirez absent]. May 28, 2024 – Postponed to June 11, 2024 on the consent agenda at the request of Staff. [F. Maxwell – 1st; A. Woods – 2nd] Vote: 10-0 [G. Cox off the dais. P. Howard and A. Phillips absent]. April 9, 2024 – Postponed to May 28, 2024 on the consent agenda at the request of Staff. [A. Azhar – 1st; F. Maxwell – 2nd] Vote: 12-0 [A. Phillips off the dais]. March 12, 2024- Postponed to April 9, 2024 on the consent agenda at the request of Staff. [A. Woods – 1st; F. Maxwell – 2nd] Vote: 11-0 [C. Hempel and J. Mushtaler absent]. January 23, 2024 – Postponed to March 12, 2024 on the consent agenda at the request of the Applicant. [G. Anderson – 1st; F. Maxwell – 2nd] Vote: 11-0 [J. P. Connolly and A. Woods absent]. December …
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET CASE: East Cesar Chavez – 2300 Block (C14-2024-0027) DISTRICT: 3 ZONING FROM: SF-3-NP, CS-CO-MU-NP, LO-NP, and LO-CO-MU-NP ADDRESS: 2300-2328 East Cesar Chavez Street, 2305-2317 East 2nd Street, 109-113 Mildred Street ZONING TO: CS-MU-V-CO- DB90-NP (as amended) SITE AREA: approximately 3.26 acres - approximately 142,005 sqft PROPERTY OWNERS: Patrica Ann Pope; LaFayette 2109, LLC; Isdale Investments, LLC; Emily Kolb Isdale; 2324-ECC-Arc LLC; 2400 ECC-Arc LLC; 2317 E 2nd-Arc LLC AGENT: Armbrust & Brown, PLLC (Michael Whellan) CASE MANAGER: Jonathan Tomko (512) 974-1057, jonathan.tomko@austintexas.gov STAFF RECOMMEDATION: Staff recommends granting general commercial services- mixed use-vertical mixed use-DB90-neighborhood plan (CS-MU-V-DB90-CO-NP) combining district zoning. See the basis of recommendation section below for more information. Staff's recommendation does recommend keeping the conditional overlay established on portions of the subject tract, under Ordinance No. 011213-44, on the entire tract being rezoned. It prohibits the following nine uses: adult oriented businesses, campground, convenience storage, drop-off recycling collection facilities, equipment sales, kennels, pawn shop services, transportation terminal, and vehicle storage. It conditionally allows the following seven uses: automotive rentals, automotive repair services, automotive sales, automotive washing (of any type), commercial off-street parking, custom manufacturing, and service station. Staff does not recommend the second part of the applicant's amended rezoning request dated April 29, 2024 (exhibit C) requesting a waiver of Section 25-2-652(F)(3)(b) (the ground-floor commercial requirement) as allowed under Section 25-2-652(F)(3)(e)(i). PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: July 9, 2024: Staff postponement request granted to July 23, 2024. July 23, 2024: Case is scheduled to be heard by Planning Commission. CITY COUNCIL ACTION: TBD ORDINANCE NUMBER: N/A ISSUES: In December 2023, Ordinance No. 20220609-080, Ordinance No. 20221201-056 and Ordinance No. 20221201-055 were invalidated. On March 11, 2024, Ordinance No. 20240229-073, was enacted to create the “DB90” combining district, which amended City Code Title 25 (Land Development) to create a new zoning district for a density bonus program that grants 30 feet in height above the base zoning district, to a maximum of 90 feet, and modifies site development regulations including compatibility standards. CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: The property in question is currently an amalgamation of different uses and zoning strings from a time when the area had significantly smaller parcels with mixed uses on these small parcels. Four single-family homes, a restaurant, three office/ retail spaces, a small strip center, a service repair garage, and a class C warehouse currently occupy the approximately 3 acre subject tract. …
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET DISTRICT: 5 CASE: C814-2014-0083.01 – Sunfield PUD Amendment, ZONING FROM / TO: PUD, to permit industrial uses, update provisions for water service, increase impervious cover, reconfigure the location and massing of affordable housing units within residential portions of the PUD, and request modifications to cut and fill requirements. ADDRESS: 1901 Turnersville Road, southwest corner of Turnersville Road and South Turnersville Road SITE AREA (Total): 482.5 acres (PUD); 91 acres (PUD amendment area) PROPERTY OWNER: Sunfield Investments LLC; Sunfield Development LLC (Ryan Burkhardt) AGENT: Jackson Walker, LLP (Pamela Madere) CASE MANAGER: Nancy Estrada (512-974-7617, nancy.estrada@austintexas.gov) STAFF RECOMMENDATION: The Staff recommendation is to grant the first amendment to planned unit development (PUD) district zoning, as shown in Attachment B, the proposed revised ordinance. ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION ACTION: May 15, 2024: PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: July 23, 2024: May 28, 2024: APPROVED A POSTPONEMENT REQUEST BY STAFF TO JULY 23, 2024 [F. MAXWELL; A. WOODS – 2ND] (10-0) G. COX, P. HOWARD, A. PHILLIPS – ABSENT April 9, 2024: APPROVED A POSTPONEMENT REQUEST BY STAFF TO MAY 28, 2024 [A. AZHAR; F. MAXWELL – 2ND] (12-0) A. PHILLIPS – OFF THE DIAS March 12, 2024: APPROVED A POSTPONEMENT REQUEST BY STAFF TO APRIL 9, 2024 [A. WOODS; F. MAXWELL – 2ND] (11-0) C. HEMPEL, J. MUSHTALER – ABSENT C814-2014-0083.01 Page 2 January 23, 2024: APPROVED A POSTPONEMENT REQUEST BY STAFF TO MARCH 12, 2024 [G. ANDERSON; F. MAXWELL – 2ND] (11-0) J. CONNOLLY, A. WOODS - ABSENT November 28, 2023: APPROVED A POSTPONEMENT REQUEST BY STAFF TO JANUARY 23, 2024 [A. AZHAR; F. MAXWELL – 2ND] (10-0) A. PHILLIPS – OFF THE DIAS; C. HEMPEL, A. WOODS – ABSENT CITY COUNCIL ACTION: ORDINANCE NUMBER: ISSUES: None at this time. CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: The Sunfield PUD was approved in 2015 and comprises of 482.5 acres. It is located east of IH 35 at the southwest corner of Turnersville Road and South Turnersville Road along the Travis and Hays County border. This PUD area is known as Sunfield Municipal Utility District No. 2. Other Sunfield Municipal Districts are located within Buda’s jurisdiction. The Sunfield PUD is adjacent to the Amazon warehouse facilities located in Buda, Texas. It is directly west of the proposed commercial and industrial areas of the PUD. There is single family and multifamily residences both to the west and south. The area to the east across South Turnersville Road is …
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET DISTRICT: 5 TO: LO-MU-NP CASE: C14-2024-0088 ADDRESS: 1907 Forestglade Drive ZONING FROM: SF-3-NP SITE AREA: .2503 acres (10,903.86 sq. ft.) PROPERTY OWNER: Destino View LLC (Richard Tang) AGENT: Jessica Cotsonas CASE MANAGER: Beverly Villela (512-978-0740, Beverly.Villela@austintexas.gov) STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends LO-MU-NP, Limited Office-Mixed Use-Neighborhood Plan Combining District, zoning. See the Basis of Recommendation section below. PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: July 23rd 2024: CITY COUNCIL ACTION: TBD ORDINANCE NUMBER: ISSUES: N/A N/A CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: The property in question is approximately .25 acres, developed with one single family residence, on the corner of Menchaca Road (level 3) and Forestglade Drive (level 1), and currently zoned Family Residence-Neighborhood Plan (SF-3-NP) Combining District zoning. The property has single family residences (SF-3-NP) to the north, south, east, and west. Please refer to Exhibits A (Zoning Map) and B (Aerial View). The applicant is requesting to zone the property LO-MU-NP to be used as a bicycle-oriented design office for OTX Design and will not contain retail or public use. Staff is recommending the limited office-mixed used-neighborhood plan (LO-MU-NP) combined district zoning for the office use. The property is within the Neighborhood Transition character district which encourages single family houses adapted into offices or C14-2023-0140 Page 2 retail amongst several other building types to meet the needs to a wider range of households. It also meets eight (8) of the Imagine Austin Decision Guidelines shown under the additional staff comments. BASIS OF RECOMMENDATION: 1. The proposed zoning should be consistent with the purpose statement of the district sought. The Limited Office district is intended for offices predominately serving neighborhood or community needs, which may be located within or adjacent to residential neighborhoods. The Mixed Use combining district is intended for combination with selected base districts, in order to permit any combination of office, retail, commercial, and residential uses within a single development. The Neighborhood Plan district denotes a tract located within the boundaries of an adopted Neighborhood Plan. 2. Zoning should promote a transition between adjacent and nearby zoning districts, land uses, and development intensities. Limited office-mixed used-neighborhood plan (LO-MU-NP) combined district zoning will allow for the proposed office use and aligns with the intent of the future land use map (FLUM). EXISTING ZONING AND LAND USES: ZONING LAND USES Site North South East West SF-3-NP SF-3-NP SF-3-NP SF-3-NP SF-3-NP Single-Family Residence Single-Family Residence Single-Family Residence Single-Family Residence Single-Family Residence NEIGHBORHOOD PLANNING AREA: …
MEMORANDUM ************************************************************************ TO: Claire Hempel, Chair Planning Commission Members FROM: DATE: RE: Nancy Estrada Planning Department July 17, 2024 C14-2023-0094 – 4405 Merle Drive Postponement Request by Staff ************************************************************************ Staff requests a postponement of the above referenced rezoning case from the July 23, 2024, Planning Commission hearing to September 10, 2024. A Neighborhood Plan Amendment has recently been submitted for the address above.
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET DISTRICT: 5 (18, 443 sq. ft.) ZONING TO: CS-MU-V-CO CASE: C14-2023-0146 ZONING FROM: CS-MU-CO *As amended CS-MU-V-CO-DB90 ADDRESS: 2130 Goodrich Avenue SITE AREA: 0.4234 acres PROPERTY OWNER: Heartwood Real Estate Company (2130 Goodrich Ave Partners LP) AGENT: Drenner Group, PC (Leah Bojo) CASE MANAGER: Cynthia Hadri 512-974-7620, Cynthia.hadri@austintexas.gov STAFF RECOMMENDATION: The staff recommendation is to grant general commercial services-mixed use-vertical mixed use building-conditional overlay-density bonus 90 (CS-MU-V-CO-DB90) combined district zoning. The conditional overlay will prohibit the following uses: Automotive Rental Automotive Repair Services PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: July 23, 2024: CITY COUNCIL ACTION: ORDINANCE NUMBER: ISSUES: The applicant had this case on hold for DB90 to go into effect. The application was amended on March 12, 2024 to add DB90 to their request. The case needed to be reviewed by staff for the new request which is why there was a delay in getting this to Commission. In December 2023, Ordinance No. 20220609-080, Ordinance No. 20221201-056 and Ordinance No. 20221201-055 were invalidated. On March 11, 2024, Ordinance No. 20240229- 073, was enacted to create the “DB90” combining district, which amended City Code Title 25 (Land Development) to create a new zoning district for a density bonus program that grants 30 Automotive Sales Automotive Washing (of any type) C14-2023-0146 2 feet in height above the base zoning district, to a maximum of 90 feet, and modifies site development regulations including compatibility standards. Subsequently, the applicant submitted this new rezoning application to request the -DB90 combining district. CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: The property in question is approximately 0.42 acres, developed with one office building and has frontage on Goodrich Avenue (level 1). The site is currently zoned general commercial services-mixed use-conditional overlay (CS-MU-CO). The property has single family residential and multifamily residential (MF-4-CO and SF-3) to the north. There are commercial businesses, a bar, and single family residential (SF-3, CS-V, CS, CS-1-CO) to the south. To the west are multiple multifamily residences and commercial businesses (MF- 4-CO, MF-3-CO, MF-3, CS-V, CS, and LO). East of the property are various commercial businesses (CS). The site is within 0.25 miles of a core transit corridor (S. Lamar Blvd) with a bus stop there as well, making this an ideal location to add housing. Please refer to Exhibits A (Zoning Map) and B (Aerial View). The applicant is requesting general commercial-density bonus 90-neighborhood plan (CS- DB90-NP) combining district for a proposed …
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET ZONING TO: CS-MU-V-CO-DB90-NP DISTRICT: 4 CASE: C14-2024-0080 – Dillard’s Circle Rezoning ZONING FROM: CS-MU-V-CO-NP ADDRESS: 5931 and 6003 ½ Dillard Circle SITE AREA: 3.08 acres (134,164 sq. ft.) PROPERTY OWNER: Montwalk Holdings LTD AGENT: HD Brown Consulting (Amanda Brown) CASE MANAGER: Cynthia Hadri 512-974-7620, Cynthia.hadri@austintexas.gov STAFF RECOMMENDATION: The staff recommendation is to grant general commercial services-mixed use-vertical mixed use building-conditional overlay-density bonus 90-neighborhood plan (CS-MU- V-CO-DB90-NP) combined district zoning. Staff recommends granting the applicant’s modification request to not provide pedestrian-oriented commercial space (to provide 0% of the requirement). The conditional overlay will prohibit the following uses: Agricultural sales and services Automotive sales Campground Commercial off-street parking Drop-off recycling collection facility Equipment sales Kennels Maintenance and service facilities Off-site accessory parking Outdoor sports and recreation Service station General retail sales (general) use and general retail sales (convenience) use for an area that exceeds 20,000 square feet of gross floor area is a prohibited use Drive-in service is prohibited as an accessory use to commercial uses PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: July 23, 2024: Automotive rentals Automotive washing (of any type) Commercial blood plasma center Convenience storage Equipment repair services Exterminating services Laundry services Monument retail sales Outdoor entertainment Pawn shop services Vehicle storage C14-2023-0080 2 CITY COUNCIL ACTION: ORDINANCE NUMBER: ISSUES: In December 2023, Ordinance No. 20220609-080, Ordinance No. 20221201-056 and Ordinance No. 20221201-055 were invalidated. On March 11, 2024, Ordinance No. 20240229- 073, was enacted to create the “DB90” combining district, which amended City Code Title 25 (Land Development) to create a new zoning district for a density bonus program that grants 30 feet in height above the base zoning district, to a maximum of 90 feet, and modifies site development regulations including compatibility standards. Subsequently, the applicant submitted this new rezoning application to request the -DB90 combining district. CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: The property in question is approximately 3.08 acres, partially developed with some overflow surface parking from the Brewtorium. The site has frontage on Dillard’s Circle (level 1) and is currently zoned general commercial services-mixed use-vertical mixed use building-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (CS-MU-V-CO-NP). The property has the Brewtorium Brewery & Kitchen, Art/Creative Spaces, and other commercial uses (LI-CO-NP, CS-MU-V-CO-NP, CS-MU-V-CO-ETOD-DBETOD-NP) to the north. There are commercial businesses, single family residential, and public services (SF-3-NP, CS-NP, P-NP, CS-MU- V-NP & CS-ETOD-DBETOD-NP) to the south and west. To the east are various commercial businesses and Austin Community College …
April 10, 2024 ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION VARIANCE APPLICATION FORM PROJECT DESCRIPTION Applicant Contact Information Variance Case Information Name of Applicant Street Address City State ZIP Code Work Phone E-Mail Address Case Name Case Number Address or Location Environmental Reviewer Name Environmental Resource Management Reviewer Name Applicable Ordinance Watershed Name Watershed Classification Nick Brown 10814 Jollyville Rd Building 4, Suite 200 Austin, TX 78759 737-210-1044 Nick.Brown@kimley-horn.com Stassney Park SPC-2023-0110C Enrique A Maiz-Torres Eric Brown 25-8-341 & 25-8-342 Williamson Creek ☐Urban ☐Water Supply Rural 6200 E Stassney Ln, Austin, TX 78744 X Suburban ☐Water Supply Suburban ☐ Barton Springs Zone City of Austin | Environmental Commission Variance Application Guide 1 April 10, 2024 Edwards Aquifer Recharge Zone ☐ Barton Springs Segment ☐ Northern Edwards Segment X Not in Edwards Aquifer Zones Edwards Aquifer Contributing Zone Distance to Nearest Classified Waterway Water and Waste Water service to be provided by Request ☐ Yes X No Austin Water Utility St Elmo Tributary crosses the southwest corner of the subject property; An unnamed stream bisects the property from north to south. The variance request is as follows: 25-8-342 Fill Requirements Impervious cover square footage: acreage: percentage: Provide general description of the property (slope range, elevation range, summary of vegetation / trees, summary of the geology, CWQZ, WQTZ, CEFs, floodplain, heritage trees, any other notable or outstanding characteristics of the property) Existing ____0____ ___0_____ ____0____ Proposed 880347.6 sf 20.21 Ac 37.92% The subject property is approximately 53.291 acres in size with frontage on Stassney Lane. The property ranges in elevation from 528 to 617. The highest point on the property is the northwest corner and the lowest point is along the southern property line where St Elmo Tributary exits the property. 91.15% of the property falls within the 0% to 15% slope category. The remainder property has slopes exceeding 15% slope mainly isolated to the existing drainage channels. Grade 0% - 15% 15% - 25% 25% - 35% > 35% Site Area (Sq Yds) 237842.43 10058.85 4676.20 8369.01 260946.50 % of Site Area 91.15% 3.85% 1.79% 3.21% 100.00% There is an assortment of tree species within the site; only five of the identified trees were measured over 24 caliper inches. On-site soils include Type D Expansive Clays and is identified as Ferris-Heiden City of Austin | Environmental Commission Variance Application Guide 2 April 10, 2024 complex, Heiden clay, and Type B Altoga Silty Clay by the USGS …
MEMORANDUM ****************************************************************************** 06/21/2024 Claire Hempel, Chair Planning Commission Members Mike McDougal Development Services Department SPC-2023-0110C – Stassney Park Environmental Commission Recommendation TO: FROM: DATE: RE: ****************************************************************************** The motion to approve the requested variances failed to receive the minimum necessary Environmental Commission votes. Consequently, no motion was approved by the Environmental Commission for the Stassney Park variances requests (item number 5, June 5, 2024, Environmental Commission meeting) and the variances are presented with no recommendation. The motion to recommend the requested variances with conditions failed on Commissioner Bristol’s motion, Commissioner Sullivan’s second on a 2-6 vote. Those voting aye were Commissioners Nickells and Sullivan. Those voting nay were Commissioners Qureshi, Einhorn, Bedford, Bristol, Brimer, and Krueger. Commissioners Cofer and Schiera were absent.
STASSNEY PARK 6200 E STASSNEY LANE SPC-2023-0110C Mike McDougal Environmental Policy Program Manager Development Services Department STASSNEY PARK 6200 E Stassney Ln North NTS PROPERTY DATA • Williamson Creek Watershed • Suburban Watershed Classification, Desired Development Zone • Not Located over Edwards Aquifer Recharge Zone • Austin Full Purpose • Council District 2 EXISTING CONDITIONS EXISTING CONDITIONS - CONTINUED EXISTING CONDITIONS - CONTINUED EXISTING CONDITIONS - CONTINUED CWQZ Slopes >15% North NTS VARIANCES REQUESTED 1. Request to vary LDC 25-8-341 to allow cut up to 24 feet 2. Request to vary LDC 25-8-342 to allow fill up to 23 feet 3. Request to vary LDC 25-8-301 to allow driveway construction on a gradient in excess of 15% NTS VARIANCES REQUESTED - CONTINUED 1. Request to vary LDC 25-8-341 to allow cut up to 24 feet 2. Request to vary LDC 25-8-342 to allow fill up to 23 feet 3. Request to vary LDC 25-8-301 to allow driveway construction on a gradient in excess of 15% NTS GRADING VARIANCE FINDINGS IN SUMMARY • Variances for grading have been granted for similar projects. • Grading is a design decision but the project provides greater environmental protection with increased landscaping, increased creek restoration, and increased Critical Water Quality Zone restoration. • The project does not create a significant probability of harmful environmental consequences. • The variance will result in water quality that is at least equal to the water quality achievable without the variance. SLOPES VARIANCE FINDINGS IN SUMMARY • Variances for driveway construction on slopes have been granted for sites with similar constraints. • Driveway construction on slopes is necessary to allow for a reasonable use of the property and is not a design decision. • The project does not create a significant probability of harmful environmental consequences. • The variance will result in water quality that is at least equal to the water quality achievable without the variance. FINDINGS OF FACT PER LDC 25-8-41 • City Staff determined the Findings of Fact have been met per LDC 25-8-41 for the requested variances • Consequently, City Staff recommended approval of the variances to the Environmental Commission (6/5/2024 Environmental Commission meeting) with variance conditions STAFF VARIANCE CONDITIONS ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION VOTE The Environmental Commission may accept or reject City Staff’s recommendation APPLICANT PRESENTATION
PLANNING COMMISISON SITE PLAN CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT REVIEW SHEET 512-978-1750 512-418-1771 6200 E Stassney Lane PC DATE: July 23, 2024 Williamson Creek (Suburban) 53.29 acres (Limits of Construction) SPC-2023-0110C Stassney Park Alyse.ramirez@austintexas.gov Kimley-Horn (Jason Reece) 10814 Jollyville Road, Bldg IV, Ste. 200 Austin, TX 78759 Orion IV Stassney LP c/o Brookfield Properties (USA) LLC (Jason Bengert) 469-203-0272 2121 N Pearl Street, Ste. 1210 Dallas, TX 75201 CASE NUMBER: PROJECT NAME: ADDRESS: NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN: McKinney CITY COUNCIL DISTRICT: 2 APPLICANT: AGENT: CASE MANAGER: Alyse Ramirez AREA: EXISTING ZONING: W/LO-CO-NP, and LI-CO WATERSHED: WATERSHED ORDINANCE: Comprehensive Watershed Ordinance T.I.A.: N/A CAPITOL VIEW: N/A PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT: The applicant is requesting approval of a conditional use permit site plan for construction of five (5) industrial buildings totaling approximately 313,000 feet, surface parking, drives, and associated utility and drainage improvements. The applicant is requesting the approval per 25-2-584(F)(2) to allow a building height of 35 feet. Planning Commission approval is required because the site is zoned W/LO-CO-NP, and LI-CO. The LDC Section 25-2-584(F)(2) states: “(F) The Land Use Commission may approve, in accordance with the applicable provisions of Chapter 25-5, Article 3 (Land Use Commission Approved Site Plans), the following modifications to the site development regulations: a structure with a height greater than 25 feet, but not more than 35 feet; or” SUMMARY STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the conditional use permit because it meets all applicable criteria The site plan will comply with all code requirements prior to site plan release. Land Use: The proposed site is located along the 6200 block of East Stassney Lane and falls within multiple tracts zoned W/LO-CO-NP, and LI-CO. Since the building height in the site portions zoned W/LO are greater than 25 feet and not more than 35 feet, this site plan must be approved by a Land Use Commission. The current land use is vacant and the proposed use is Limited Warehouse and Distribution. Environmental: The principle site requires environmental variance. The motion to approve the requested SPC-2023-0110C Stassney Park 2 53.29 W/LO-CO-NP, and LI-CO East Stassney Lane Existing 00:1 0% 0.00% variances failed to receive the minimum necessary Environmental Commission votes. Consequently, no motion was approved by the Environmental Commission for the Stassney Park variances requests (item number 5, June 5, 2024, Environmental Commission meeting) and the variances are presented with no recommendation. The EV Variance back- up materials and motion notes are provided …
COMMISSION MEETING DATE: NAME & NUMBER OF PROJECT: NAME OF APPLICANT OR ORGANIZATION: ITEM FOR ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION AGENDA June 5, 2024 Stassney Park SPC-2023-0110C Nick Brown / Kimley-Horn LOCATION: 6200 E Stassney Lane, Austin, TX, 78744 COUNCIL DISTRICT: District 2 ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW STAFF: Mike McDougal, Environmental Policy Program Manager, Development Services Department, 512-974-6380, mike.mcdougal@austintexas.gov WATERSHED: Williamson Creek, Suburban, Desired Development Zone REQUEST: Variance request is as follows: 1. To allow fill up to 23 feet within the Desired Development Zone (LDC 25-8-342) 2. To allow cut up to 24 feet within the Desired Development Zone (LDC 25-8-341) 3. To allow driveway construction on a gradient in excess of 15% (LDC 25-8-301) Page 2 of 2 STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends these variances, having determined the findings of fact to have been met. STAFF CONDITIONS: 1. Parking lot trees shall have a minimum diameter of 2 inches. 2. Provide 25 additional street yard trees with a diameter of at least 3 inches each. 3. Increase wetlands plantings by 10% (based on the square footage of mitigation required) using plants approved by Watershed Protection Department. 4. All cut and fill over 8 feet will be contained with rock retaining walls with a natural stone surface. 5. Restoration plantings within the creek before and after the bypass culvert as approved Watershed Protection Department. 6. Increase plantings in disturbed Critical Water Quality Zone areas by 50% as minimally required by 609S in the vicinity of the bridge abutments as indicated in the site plan. The 50% requirement can be addressed by providing a larger mitigation area or by providing more dense plantings. 7. A tree-shaded outdoor seating area will be provided to encourage employees to take breaks on-site rather than driving to other locations. A. Development Services Department Staff Recommendations Concerning Required Findings Project Name: Stassney Park SPC-2023-0110C Ordinance Standard: Watershed Protection Ordinance Variance Request: To allow fill up to 23 feet within the Desired Development Zone (LDC 25-8-342) Land Use Commission variance determinations from Chapter 25-8-41 of the City Code: 1. The requirement will deprive the applicant of a privilege, or the safety of property given to owners of other similarly situated property with approximately contemporaneous development; Yes: Stassney Park proposes 313,062 square feet of warehouse space with a consistent floor elevation, as well as loading docks, fire lanes, and parking that will be constructed at elevations appropriate for the warehouse finished floor elevation. …
PLANNING COMMISSION HILL COUNTRY ROADWAY SITE PLAN REVIEW SHEET 8 19.624 acres 8413 Southwest Parkway Barton Creek, Williamson Creek SPC-2024-0162C.SH PC HEARING DATE: July 23, 2024 Kendyl Saul/Sara Dincher (Kimley-Horn) 6800 Burleson Rd, Building 312, Suite 150 Austin, Texas 78744 Richard Suttle (Armbrust & Brown, PLLC) 100 Congress Avenue, Suite 1300 Austin, Texas 78701 CASE NUMBER: PROJECT NAME: Sunset Ridge Apartments ADDRESS: DISTRICT: WATERSHED: AREA: APPLICANT: AGENT: CASE MANAGER: Chris Sapuppo (512) 978-4556 chris.sapuppo@austintexas.gov EXISTING ZONING: Tract 1: GO-CO-NP Tract 2: GO-MU-CO-NP PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT: The applicant proposes to construct 8 multi-family buildings, 444 units total, with associated improvements. The site is located within the Low Intensity Zone of the Southwest Parkway Hill Country Roadway Corridor. REQUEST: The site is located within the Low Intensity Zone of the Southwest Parkway Hill Country Roadway Corridor and must be presented and approved by the Planning Commission, which is a Hill Country Roadway Ordinance requirement. WAIVER REQUEST: There are no waiver requests with this application. SUMMARY STAFF RECOMMENDATION FOR HCRC SITE PLAN: Staff recommends approval of this Hill Country Roadway site plan. The site plan complies will all other applicable requirements of the Land Development Code including all Hill Country Roadway Corridor development regulations. All pertinent comments have been cleared. All administrative requirements will be met prior to site plan release. The focus of granting the request should be based upon the site development regulations meeting the criteria of the Hill Country Roadway Ordinance and not the merits of the Council approved Affordability Unlocked Ordinance or Restricted Covenant Amendment. The question is to grant or deny; additional conditions may not be imposed. LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Tract 1: C8I-2024-0079: 9.606 acres, J Hudson Survey 530, Abstract 410 in Travis County, Texas, according to the Deed Recorded in Document #2003083110, of the Travis County Deed Records on April 15, 2003 Tract 2: C8I-2024-0078: 9.9692 acres, J Hudson Survey 530, R M Johnson Survey 74, Abstract 410 in Travis County Deed Records on August 23, 1993 EXIST. ZONING: GO-CO-NP & GO-MU-CO-NP PROPOSED USE: Multi-Family ALLOWED F.A.R.: 1:1 ALLOWED HEIGHT: 60’ MAX. BLDG. COVERAGE: 60% MAX. IMPERV. CVRG.: 45% MIN. REQ. HC NATURAL AREA: 7.8 ac PROVIDED: 7.9 ac REQUIRED PARKING: N/A ZONING REQUIREMENTS: Tract 1 of the site is subject to Ordinance No. 20100610-059, which established the GO-CO-NP zoning district. The Conditional Overlay from the ordinance subjects the Property to the following conditions: PROPOSED F.A.R.: 0.56:1 PROPOSED HEIGHT: …
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3 Sapuppo, Chris From: Sent: To: Cc: Subject: Sapuppo, Chris Tuesday, January 9, 2024 9:02 AM Lorenzo Triana Cone, Mase RE: SPC-2023-0448C.SH Sunset Ridge Apartments Follow Up Flag: Flag Status: Follow up Flagged Good morning, Thanks for your interest in this future development. Mase will add you as an Interested Party when he’s back from leave. Respectfully, Chris Sapuppo Project Coordinator Affordable Housing Unit City of Austin Development Services Department 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Dr, Austin, Texas 78752 PER CITY ORDINANCE: All individuals scheduling or accepting a meeting invitation with a City Official are requested to provide responses to the questions at the following link: DSD Visitor Log. Please note that all information provided is subject to public disclosure via DSD’s open data portal. For more information please visit: City of Austin Ordinance 2016-0922-005 | City Clerk’s website | City Clerk’s FAQ’s > From: Lorenzo Triana < Sent: Monday, January 8, 2024 5:11 PM To: Sapuppo, Chris <Chris.Sapuppo@austintexas.gov> Subject: SPC-2023-0448C.SH Sunset Ridge Apartments You don't often get email from . Learn why this is important External Email - Exercise Caution 1 I am Zayda Maria Triana who owns and lives at 5500 Fort Benton Dr. in Austin, Texas 78735. My phone number is 210-254-7353. I'm available most every day from 9am to 5pm. The purpose of my writing is to become an interested party in the above-mentioned case. My concerns are simple: The local streets were designed for the traffic of a small neighborhood, and the traffic from these apartments will increase the load to not inconsequential numbers; specially, since there are plans to unite/tie the roads. The loss of the green area will be detrimental to our community. Thank you. CAUTION: This is an EXTERNAL email. Please use caution when clicking links or opening attachments. If you believe this to be a malicious or phishing email, please report it using the "Report Message" button in Outlook or forward to cybersecurity@austintexas.gov. 2 Sapuppo, Chris From: Sent: To: Subject: Attachments: > Flores, Neil < Monday, January 8, 2024 4:24 PM Cone, Mase; Sapuppo, Chris Interested Party Case #SPC-2023-0448C.SH Sunset Ridge Apartments NF0004.pdf You don't often get email from . Learn why this is important External Email - Exercise Caution My property is within 500 ft of the site of the proposed development related to Case #SPC-2023-0448C.SH Sunset Ridge Apartments. I am requesting to become an interested party. Neil Flores 8713 Cobblestone, Austin, …
SUBDIVISION REVIEW SHEET CASE NO.: C8-2023-0259 COMMISSION DATE: July 23, 2024 SUBDIVISION NAME: Bridle Ridge at Wildhorse Ranch Preliminary Plan ADDRESS: 10501 BLUE BLUFF RD APPLICANT: Heart of Manor, L.P. (Peter A. Dwyer, Manager) AGENT: Kevin J. Burks, P.E. (Kimley-Horn) ZONING: Wildhorse Ranch PUD NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN: n/a AREA: 82.01 acres COUNTY: Travis LOTS: 85 DISTRICT: 1 WATERSHED: Gilleland Creek JURISDICTION: Full Purpose SIDEWALKS: Sidewalks will be constructed along Wildhorse Ranch Trail, Spirit Stride Pass, Lucky Strike Path, Dashing Haze Way, Smooth Val View and American Eclipse Dr. VARIANCE: 1. A Land Use Commission variance is requested to Land Development Code Section 25-8- 2. A Land Use Commission variance is also requested to Land Development Code Section 25- 341 to allow cut over 4’ (to 15’); and 8-342 to allow fill over 4’ (to 15’). DEPARTMENT COMMENTS: STAFF RECOMMENDATION: The request is for the approval of a variance to LDC 25-8-341 and LDC 25-8-342 to allow for both cut & fill over 4’ to a maximum of 15’. Staff recommends approval of the variance as proposed by the Development Services Department Environmental Review team. Refer to Exhibit B for the recommendation from the Environmental Commission Motion, 20240501-002, dated May 1, 2024, for the approval of the variance to Sections 25-8-341 & 25-8-342 of the Land Development Code. CASE MANAGER: Joey de la Garza PHONE: 512-974-2664 E-mail: joey.delagarza@austintexas.gov ATTACHMENTS Exhibit A: Vicinity Map Exhibit B: Environmental Commission Motion Exhibit C: Proposed Preliminary Plan HWY 290 CHARGER WAY E PARMER LANE AMERICAN MUSTANG LOOP SADDLEBRED TRAIL FREE RANGE TRAIL WILDHORSE RANCH TRAIL BLUE BLUFF ROAD H W Y 1 3 0 AUSTIN FULL PURPOSE JURISDICTION AUSTIN ETJ PROJECT LOCATION ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION MOTION 20240501-002 Date: May 1, 2024 Subject: Bridle Ridge at Wildhorse Ranch C8-2023-0259 Motion by: Jennifer Bristol Seconded by: Perry Bedford WHEREAS, the Environmental Commission recognizes the applicant is requesting two variances 1) 25-8-341 to allow cut over four (4) feet, to 15 feet. 2) 25-8-342 to allow fill over four (4) feet, to 15 feet. WHEREAS, the Environmental Commission recognizes the site is located in Gilleland Creek Watershed, Suburban Classification; and WHEREAS, the Environmental Commission recognizes that Staff recommends the variance with conditions. THEREFORE, the Environmental Commission recommends the variance request with the following conditions: Staff Conditions: 1. Slope stabilization for areas of existing erosion adjacent to the lots, will be provided with grouted rip-rap or approved equivalent method. 2. Slope …
N U R ) . E W C . O I L A . R Y ' 0 5 ( Z A R C N U R E C I L A Y Z A R C ) . . W O R . ' 0 5 ( A I L R S U E T 0 ' R . O . W .) Y A K O K O C ( 5 D N E B D U ) . W . O O . L R C ' 0 N 5 ( E D L O G SADDLE RIDGE AT WILDHORSE RANCH SECTION 1 63.716 AC COA PROJ. NO C8-2020-0033.1B Z I P C O C H I S E W A Y R . O . W . ) ( 5 0 ' 100 YR ATLAS 14 FULLY DEVELOPED FLOODPLAIN 25 YR ATLAS 14 FULLY DEVELOPED FLOODPLAIN EROSION HAZARD ZONE BOUNDARY 18" RCP POND A OUTFALL LOCATION (CONTRIBUTES TO POA A) 18" RCP 30" RCP 42" RCP 100 YR FEMA FLOODPLAIN CREEK CENTERLINE 24" RCP POND A 32.49 ac 36" RCP 18" RCP 18" RCP 565.381 AC HEART OF MANOR LP NATP DOC NO. 2007037703TR 18" RCP 24" RCP SADDLE RIDGE AT WILDHORSE RANCH SECTION 2 18.548 AC COA PROJ. NO C8-2020-0033.2A 18" RCP 30" RCP 24" RCP 18" RCP 36" RCP 24" RCP 24" RCP C E F B C E F B C E F B C E F B 100 YR ATLAS 14 FULLY DEVELOPED FLOODPLAIN 100 YR FEMA FLOODPLAIN 25 YR ATLAS 14 FULLY DEVELOPED FLOODPLAIN 18" RCP 36" RCP 24" RCP 30" RCP 18" RCP 24" RCP 48" RCP POND B 25.20 ac CRITICAL WATER QUALITY ZONE WATER QUALITY TRANSITION ZONE WATER QUALITY AND DETENTION FOR THIS AREA WILL BE ADDRESSED DURING THIS SITE PLAN PROCESS FOR THIS LOT 48" RCP 54" RCP 100 YR ATLAS 14 FULLY DEVELOPED FLOODPLAIN 25 YR ATLAS 14 FULLY DEVELOPED FLOODPLAIN 100 YR FEMA FLOODPLAIN WATER QUALITY TRANSITION ZONE CRITICAL WATER QUALITY ZONE CREEK CENTERLINE 23.3920 AC TRAVIS COUNTY LAND DOC NO. 2014081168TR 00 200' 400' GRAPHIC SCALE 200' X-1 9.9 ac AREA DESIGNATOR AREA IN ACRES PROPERTY LINE > > TC FLOW PATH PROPOSED DRAINAGE DIVIDE PROPOSED FLOW DIRECTION PROPOSED CONTOUR EXISTING CONTOUR ATLAS 14 25 YEAR FLOODPLAIN ATLAS 14 100 YEAR FLOODPLAIN FEMA 100 YEAR FLOODPLAIN CRITICAL WATER QUALITY ZONE WATER QUALITY TRANSITION ZONE …
Affordability Impact Statement DB90 Revision Initiated by: Resolution No. 20240201-026 Case number: C20-2024-011 Date: 6/24/2024 Proposed Regulation The proposed amendment would do the following: - Amends the commercial ground floor requirement to match VMU standards, requiring 75% of the ground-floor along the principal street to be dedicated to commercial uses, rather than 75% of the entire building's ground floor. - Expands the permitted commercial uses from VMU for office base zoning to DB-90, allowing Consumer Convenience Services, Food Sales, General Retail Sales (convenience or general), and Restaurants (limited or general) without drive-in service. This amendment enables office districts to include a broader range of commercial uses. - Aligns screening requirements with amendments to citywide compatibility policy made by Council upon adoption of Ordinance 20240516-002 on May 16, 2024. - Clarifies that §25-2-652(B), which overrides conflicting provisions unless they are less restrictive, refers to site development regulations only. Land Use/Zoning Impacts on Housing Costs The proposed changes would have a neutral impact on housing costs via land use and zoning. The proposed changes clarify regulations to align DB90 with existing citywide standards and density bonus programs. Impact on Development Cost The proposed changes would have a neutral impact on development costs. The proposed changes clarify regulations to align DB90 with existing citywide standards and density bonus programs. Impact on Affordable Housing The proposed changes would have a positive impact on affordable housing. Requiring ground floor commercial uses only along the principal street, rather than the entire building’s ground floor, matches VMU standards. This change is intended to increase participation in the DB90 density bonus program, as it can be difficult to lease up ground floor commercial, especially when the commercial use is not facing onto the principal street. Increased participation in this program will eventually lead to a rise in the number of affordable housing units citywide. City Policies Implemented Other Housing Policy Considerations None. Manager’s Signature __________ ____________________
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CITY CODE SECTION 25-2-652 RELATED TO REGULATIONS THAT APPLY TO DENSITY BONUS 90 (DB90) COMBINING DISTRICT. BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: PART 1. Section 25-2-652 (Density Bonus 90 (DB90) Combining District) is amended to amend Subsections (B), (C), (F), and (G) and to delete Subsection (H) to read: (B) This section governs over a conflicting provision of this title or other ordinance [unless the conflicting provision is less restrictive]. (C) Pre-Requisites. (1) To utilize the regulations described in Subsections (F) and (G), the site’s zoning must include DB90 and an applicant must comply with Subsection (E). (2) To preserve reserved dwelling units, an applicant must comply with Division 1 (General Provisions), Article 2 (Density Bonus and Incentive Programs) of Chapter 4-18 before applying for a building permit or site plan that relies on the regulations described in Subsections (F) and (G). (F) Development Standards and Mixed Use. (1) In a DB90 combining district, the following uses are permitted: (a) (b) (c) uses that are permitted in the base zoning district unless the use is restricted by a conditional overlay that applies to the property; [and] residential uses; and in general office (GO) and limited office (LO) base zoning districts, the following additional uses are allowed: (i) consumer convenience services; (ii) food sales; (iii) general retail sales (convenience or general); and (iv) restaurant (limited or general) without drive-in service. (2) A development must comply with Article 2 (Site Development Standards) and Article 3 (Building Design Standards) in Subchapter E (Design 7/3/2024 12:06 PM Amendments to DB90 Combining District Page 1 of 5 COA Law Department 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 Standards and Mixed Use) of this chapter except when those provisions conflict with this section. (3) Mix of Uses. (a) (b) In this subdivision, PRINCIPAL STREET has the same meaning as principal street in and is applied consistent with Article 5 (Definitions) of Subchapter E (Design Standards and Mixed Use). Pedestrian-Oriented Commercial and Civic Spaces. At least [When a site abuts a …
ORDINANCE AMENDMENT REVIEW SHEET Amendment: C20-2024-011 Density Bonus 90 Revisions Amend City Code Title 25 (Land Development) to revise uses, site development regulations, density bonus requirements, and compatibility standards applicable in density bonus 90 (DB90) combining district. Description: Background: In 2021, amendments to the City’s Vertical Mixed Use (VMU) Overlay, including the creation of a second-tier bonus program known as VMU2, were initiated through City Council Resolution No. 20211118-052. The resolution directed staff to process code amendments to allow for an additional 30’ in height beyond the base zone standards for developments participating in the new tier of the density bonus program and proposed affordability requirements for such developments. In June of 2022, City Council adopted Ordinance No. 20220609-080, implementing the code amendments initiated through the 2021 Council resolution. However, in December 2023, Ordinance No. 20220609-080, Ordinance No. 20221201-056, and Ordinance No. 20221201-055 were invalidated. In February 2024, City Council adopted Ordinance No. 20240229-073, which created the Density Bonus 90 (DB90) combining district. This new district is similar to the provisions in VMU2 and is available citywide through the rezoning process. Summary of Proposed Code Amendment: The proposed amendment to §25-2-652 would do the following: - Amend the commercial ground floor requirement to match VMU standards, requiring 75% of the ground floor frontage along the principal street to be designed for commercial use with an additional clarification regarding civic uses - Add the allowed commercial uses from VMU to office base zoning districts - Align compatibility screening requirements with amendments to citywide policy made by Council through Ordinance 20240516-004 - Clarify that provisions of the DB90 program govern over a conflicting provision of the Land Development Code or other ordinance Proposed Text Amendment(s): See draft ordinance. Staff Recommendation: Recommended Staff supports the proposed amendments, which aim to increase participation in the density bonus program and align its regulations with citywide standards. The modification to commercial ground floor requirements will ensure that developments under the DB90 program resemble existing VMU developments, enabling staff to review these applications consistently, and facilitating a streamlined approval process. Further, an analysis of recent VMU developments revealed that the program's requirements result in only 8% to 15% of the ground floor square footage being allocated to commercial use, which is significantly below the 75% required under DB90. Allowing for additional commercial uses within office base zoning districts will enable true mixed-use developments that provide a variety …
PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES TUESDAY JUNE 25, 2024 The Planning Commission convened in a regular meeting on Tuesday, June 25, 2024, at Austin City Hall, Board and Commission Room, Room 1101, 301 W. Second Street, Austin, Texas. Commissioner Woods called the Planning Commission meeting to order at 6:08 p.m. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance: Alice Woods Felicity Maxwell Ryan Johnson Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Greg Anderson Grayson Cox Nadia Barrera-Ramirez Patrick Howard Danielle Skidmore Alberta Phillips Ex-Officio Members in Attendance: Jessica Cohen Ex-Officio Members in Attendance Remotely: Candace Hunter PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1 Approve the minutes of the Planning Commission regular meeting on June 11, 2024. The motion to approve Staff’s postponement request to July 9, 2024, was approved on the consent agenda on Commissioner Johnson’s motion, Commissioner Maxwell’s second on a 7-0 vote. Commissioner Cox and Commissioner Phillips were off the dais. Chair Hempel, Vice Chair Azhar, and Commissioners Haynes and Mushtaler were absent. PUBLIC HEARINGS 2. Plan Amendment: NPA-2023-0017.01 - Anderson Square, District 4 Location: 910, 912, 914 & 916, 1012 & 1012 ½, 1100, 1100 ½ & 1102 ½ W. Anderson Lane, 7905 ½ 8003, & 8005 Anderson Square and 7940, 7950, 8000, 8000 1/2 & 8002 Research Boulevard Service Road South Bound, Little Walnut Creek; Crestview/Wooten Combined Neighborhood Plan Owner/Applicant: Anderson Square Investments, LLC & C2G, LLC Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: Alice Glasco Consulting (Alice Glasco) Mixed Use to Higher Density Mixed Use land use Recommended Maureen Meredith, 512-974-2695, maureen.meredith@austintexas.gov Planning Department The motion to approve the Neighborhood’s postponement request to August 13, 2024 was approved on the consent agenda on Commissioner Johnson’s motion, Commissioner Maxwell’s second, on a 7-0 vote. Commissioner Cox and Commissioner Phillips were off the dais. Chair Hempel, Vice Chair Azhar, and Commissioners Haynes and Mushtaler were absent. 3. Rezoning: Location: C14-2023-0080 - Anderson Square, District 4 910, 912, 914 & 916, 1012 & 1012 ½, 1100, 1100 ½ & 1102 ½ W. Anderson Lane, 7905 ½ 8003, & 8005 Anderson Square and 7940, 7950, 8000, 8000 1/2 & 8002 Research Boulevard Service Road South Bound, Little Walnut Creek; Crestview/Wooten Neighborhood Plan Owner/Applicant: Anderson Square Investments, LLC & C2G, LLC Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: Alice Glasco Consulting (Alice Glasco) CS-MU-NP, CS-1-NP to CH-PDA-NP Recommended Sherri Sirwaitis, 512-974-3057, sherri.sirwaitis@austintexas.gov Planning Department 1. 2 Location: The motion to approve the Neighborhood’s postponement request to August 13, 2024 …
Meredith, Maureen To: Cc: Subject: LEIGH ZIEGLER; Clerk, City; Ellis, Paige; Hadri, Cynthia; David Hartman Rita Berry; Cynthia Wilcox; Jeffery Bowen; Danielle Buckley; Anne Hawken; Anne Hawken; Mushtaler, Jennifer - BC; Cox, Grayson - BC RE: RE - Planning Commission: Items 9 and 10 , 8900 and 8956 W SH71 From: LEIGH ZIEGLER < Sent: Friday, July 19, 2024 4:29 PM To: Meredith, Maureen <Maureen.Meredith@austintexas.gov>; Clerk, City <City.Clerk@austintexas.gov>; Ellis, Paige <Paige.Ellis@austintexas.gov>; Hadri, Cynthia <Cynthia.Hadri@austintexas.gov>; David Hartman <dhartman@dbcllp.com> Cc: Rita Berry < >; Cynthia Wilcox < >; Jeffery Bowen < >; Danielle Buckley < >; Anne Hawken < >; Anne Hawken < Mushtaler, Jennifer - BC <BC-Jennifer.Mushtaler@austintexas.gov>; Cox, Grayson - BC <BC- Grayson.Cox@austintexas.gov> Subject: RE - Planning Commission: Items 9 and 10 , 8900 and 8956 W SH71 External Email - Exercise Caution Please include in the back up the follow up document attached which summarizes a few unanswered questions to the agent for the developer regarding the cases, items 9 and10, 8900 and 8956 W SH71. Although a postponement was posted for 2 weeks encompassing the July 4th Holiday weekend; neighbors were discouraged from meeting with Mr. Hartman. Questions were sent yesterday after meeting The neighborhood has not yet had a real opportunity to get up to speed following notice in this rather complex change in land use. Thank you, Leigh Ziegler OHNPCT Chair backup requested to be posted with other documents sent from the OHNPCT chair (seen under item 10) CAUTION: This is an EXTERNAL email. Please use caution when clicking links or opening attachments. If you believe this to be a malicious or phishing email, please report it using the "Report Message" button in Outlook. For any additional questions or concerns, contact CSIRT at "cybersecurity@austintexas.gov". 1 July 18, 2024 RE: 8900 + 8956 W SH 71, NPA-2024-0025.01, 2024-0025.0130438ZC, C14-2024- 0032 Mr. David Hartman: We are contacting you now in writing at the express direction of Maureen Meredith following postponement more than a week ago to ask for your response to our questions about your choice of land use and the rezoning and proposed development of the 70-acre Marx property at 8900 and 8956 W Hwy 71. The Oak Hill Neighborhood Planning Contact Team (OHNPCT) and the Oak Hill Association of Neighborhoods (OHAN) expect a change in land use from rural residential to a more suburban status but have real concerns regarding the proposed density on this property by …
Claire Hempel, Chair Planning Commission Members TO: FROM: Ray Collins Chair South Menchaca Neighborhood Plan contact team July 19, 2024 C14-2024-0088 Postponement request by SMNP contact team DATE: RE: The SMNP contact team requests a postponement from July 23, 2024 to September 10, 2024 and will seek a meeting with the applicant.
July 14, 2024 The Austin Neighborhoods Council Executive Committee Requests a Moratorium on DB90 Zoning Changes Impacting Neighborhoods. In the wake of a court ruling that struck down the new zoning category, VMU2 (a zoning category allowing 90 feet of height for a small amount of affordable housing), the Austin City Council created a density bonus program (DB90). DB90 expands the reach of VMU2. VMU2 was intended to be placed on corridors and had compatibility standards. Now, no matter what street type a property is located on, if the zoning is LO, LR, GO, GR, CS or CS-1, a developer can apply for DB90. DB90 grants 30 additional feet of height and removes compatibility. This live map shows the properties in Austin that are eligible to apply for DB90. On July 18th, revisions to DB90 will be considered which include clarifying that provisions of the DB90 program govern over a conflicting provision of the Land Development Code or other ordinance. This means overriding conditional overlays etc. We are now seeing these zoning requests within and directly impacting (abutting) Austin residential neighborhoods. We request a moratorium on DB-90 until a review of cumulative impacts can be conducted. Properties requesting DB90 rezoning between February 29, 2024 and July 10, 2024: 6400 FM 969; 5210 Bruning Avenue; 704 E 53rd Street; 5301 Martin Avenue; 803-809 Tirado Street; 2600 E Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard; 1103 W 24h St; 714 Turtle Creek Blvd; 830 and 838 Airport Blvd and 917 and 923 Shady Ln; 7320 Burnet Road; 2002 Manor Road; 2800 South Lamar; 5931 Dillard Circle; 2313, 2315, 2407, 2413 Thornton Rd; 3117-3121 E. 12th Street; 2900 Oak Springs; 1809 W 35th; 1100-1218 E 51st St; 1101-1205, 1209, 1215 E 52nd St; 5121 Cameron Rd; 5106-5114 Lancaster Ct; 2709 South Lamar Blvd; 821 Woodward; 8200 & 8300 North Mopac; 3800, 3808, 3810 N IH 35 Svrd SB; 1015, 1017 E 38th 1/2 St; 1014, 1016 E 38th St; 1015 E 38th St; 3703 Harmon Ave; 5725 W US Hwy 290 EB; 3020 East Cesar Chavez Street; 2001, 2003, 2005, and 2007 S. Lamar; 4302 S Congress Avenue; 8501 S. 1st Street; 5200 E 5th Street; 4005 and 4009 Banister Lane; 1500 W Stassney Lane; 2105 South Congress Avenue; 8400 - 8412 S Congress Ave (even numbers only); 108 Ralph Ablanedo Dr; and 2706 Gonzales and 2730 E 7th Street. Ana Aguirre ANC President
C20-2024-011: DB90 Revisions Paul Ray Books, Senior Planner Background 2023 2024 2022 City Council adopted Ordinance No. 20220609-080, creating a second tier of the VMU program, referred to as VMU2, which allowed for increased height in exchange for increased community benefits. City Council adopted Ordinance No. 20221201-055, creating an incentive program that allows residential uses in commercial zoning districts, referred to as Residential in Commercial, which allowed for the construction of residential uses in exchange for increased community benefits. Ordinance No. 20220609-080, Ordinance No. 20221201-055, and Ordinance No. 20221201-056 were invalidated. City Council adopted Ordinance No. 20240229-073, which created the Density Bonus 90 (DB-90) combining district and density bonus program with requirements and incentives mirroring VMU 2 provisions. 2 DB90 Requirements and Incentives Affordability – Rental: – 10% of units set-aside affordable to 50% Median Family Income (MFI); OR – 12% of units set-aside affordable to 60% MFI – Ownership: – 12% of units set-aside affordable to 80% MFI • Requirements for ownership units may be satisfied by a fee-in-lieu of on-site units setback Mix of Uses – Requirements for pedestrian-oriented commercial uses – Floors beyond the second must be residential Height Subchapter E Design Standards – Streetscape, building placement, and design standards Site Development Standards – Exemptions from standards include the following: – Minimum site area requirements – Maximum floor area ratio – Maximum building coverage – Minimum street side yard setback and interior yard – Minimum front yard setback – Article 10 Compatibility Standards Subchapter C – Compatibility Buffer requirements will apply – 30 ft in additional height from the base zone up to a maximum of 90 ft 3 DB90 Combining District Example Zoning String: CS-MU-CO-DB90-NP Eligible Districts: Base Zoning Districts Base Zones Description CS (CS-1) Commercial Services Base Max Height 60ft Max Height with Bonus 90ft Impervious Cover 95% GR LO LR GO Community Commercial Limited Office Neighborhood Commercial General Office 60ft 40ft 40ft 60ft 90ft 70ft 70ft 90ft 90% 70% 80% 80% 4 DB90 Process Owners of eligible properties must request a rezoning to add DB90 Requires a Commission recommendation and Council action – – Notice of the rezoning will be provided pursuant to 25-1-132, which includes utility account holders and property owners located within 500 feet of the subject property Property owners within 200 feet can protest the rezoning – Housing Certification – – Prior to site …
Sr. No. Proposed by Topic Proposed Amendment Justification Notes WG Vote Tally 1 2 3 4 5 Maxwell City Staff Maxwell City Staff Woods City Staff Maxwell City Staff Add one full time employee to Zoning team. Woods Training Optional Planning Commission 101 training for PC members, possibly through Texas Municipal League or APA Texas Chapter. Rehearings for VMU cases, DB-90 and numerous additional paper districts being created all leading to increase in zoning cases. Allow for new and existing commissioners to gain valuable knowledge about planning processes, state law, and best practices to inform discussions and improve efficiency. Ensures the ongoing sovereignty of Planning Commission and similar independent commissions and ensures clear separation of oversight/influence for assigned City Staff. Brings more clarity to decision-making related to legal questions that arise at Planning Commission, and improves efficiency at meetings. Explore the establishment of the Office of the Land Use Commissions (OLUC), which will involve the transfer of existing commission liaisons and the recruitment of supplementary staff as needed. OLUC will encompass the Board of Adjustment, Planning Commission, and Zoning and Platting Commission. Additionally, the office will incorporate a specialized legal representative tasked with attending commission meetings in person, exclusively representing the best interests of the commissions. Allocate funds for a singular budgetary expense aimed at engaging a consultant. The purpose of this engagement is to conduct a comprehensive evaluation and review of all operations and methodologies within the Planning Department. The consultant will offer insights and recommendations geared towards enhancing workflow efficiency and improving work outcomes, with a focus on meeting the established timelines mandated by city regulations. Request additional funding for Planning Department outreach, specifically related to Citywide LDC changes. Improve transparency and access to Planning Commission processes. Improve efficiency in communications between Planning Commission and Planning Dept. staff and help Planning Commmission meet established timelines set by City Council. 2 2 2 2 2 Maxwell Vote Woods Vote Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Claire Hempel, Chair Planning Commission Members TO: FROM: Ray Collins Chair South Menchaca Neighborhood Plan contact team July 19, 2024 C14-2024-0088 Postponement request by SMNP contact team DATE: RE: The SMNP contact team requests a postponement from July 23, 2024 to August 13, 2024 and will seek a meeting with the applicant.
Re: C14-2024-0080 - 5931 Dillard Circle Rezoning Cathy Bartley Tue 7/23/2024 1:11 PM To: Hadri, Cynthia <Cynthia.Hadri@austintexas.gov> External Email - Exercise Caution Cynthia, Catherine Bartley 208 E Skyview Rd Sent from my iPad On Jul 20, 2024, at 7:59 PM, Please note to the planning commission that the Skyview Residents are not opposing increased density or height, only the variance to the setback requirements to 35 feet and 2 stories from the triggering property for 50 feet. Thank you!! I thought you had postponed the planning commission meeting to August 13. What is this about? Sent from my iPhone On Jul 20, 2024, at 7:52 PM, Hadri, Cynthia <Cynthia.Hadri@austintexas.gov> wrote: All, I've been notified that the Staff Report link is not going to the correct item. Please use this link to go to the Planning Commission website for the correct staff report. Best Regards, Cynthia Hadri Senior Planner | Current Planning City of Austin, Planning Department O: (512) 974-7620 Please note: E-mail correspondence to and from the City of Austin is subject to required disclosure under the Texas Public Information Act. From: Hadri, Cynthia <Cynthia.Hadri@aus ntexas.gov> Sent: Saturday, July 20, 2024 7:42 PM To: Hadri, Cynthia <Cynthia.Hadri@aus ntexas.gov> Subject: C14-2024-0080 - 5931 Dillard Circle Rezoning Good afternoon, I apologize for the delay in sending this email, I was out of the office for the end of the week. The Planning Commission (PC) agenda is attached and the Staff Report is provided in the link below. The 5931 Dillard Circle Rezoning case is Item 19 on the agenda. Please refer to page 12 for speaker registration and information regarding presentation / handout materials. Page 13 includes information about Speaker testimony time allocation and parking validation. (This item is tentatively being offered for consent as I am not aware of any opposition) Staff report: ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET (austintexas.gov) Please note, the PC meeting has the option of allowing the public to participate via telephone as well as in-person. In order to address the PC by telephone, please be sure to sign up through the speaker registration link below prior to 2 pm on Tuesday, June 11th. Please email any presentations or handouts to Interim Commission Liaison Nicole Corona Nicole.Corona@austintexas.gov by 1:00 PM day of the meeting. https://forms.office.com/g/irmTaGAqPp In-person speakers are able to sign up any time prior to 5:30 pm. Cynthia Hadri Senior Planner | Current Planning City of Aus n, Planning Department O: …
Density Bonus 90 (DB90) Azhar Amendments Amendment 1: Amend the following in § 25-2-652 Density Bonus 90 (DB90) Combining District regulations: “(C)(2) To preserve reserved dwelling units, an applicant must comply with Division 1 (General Provisions), Article 2 (Density Bonus and Incentive Programs) of Chapter 4-18 and, when applicable, Section 4-18-32 (Existing Multi-Family Structures) subsection (A)(2) to (A)(5) before applying for a building permit or site plan that relies on the regulations described in Subsections (F) and (G).” and ensure that this requirement applies to applications submitted after a certain date. Applicable sections as background information only (language not included in amendment): Applicable Adopted Chapter 4-18 Language “§ 4-18-32 EXISTING MULTI-FAMILY STRUCTURE. (A) For redevelopment with an existing multi-family structure, an applicant must: (2) provide current tenants with: (a) notice and information about the proposed development on a form approved by the Housing director; (b) relocation benefits that: (i) equal four months of rent and fees; and (ii) a fixed payment for moving expense that is consistent with Federal Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1970, 42 U.S.C. 4601, et seq.; and (3) grant current tenants the option to lease for a minimum of 12 months a unit of comparable number of bedrooms, and size following completion of redevelopment; and (4) allow a current tenant to terminate a lease without a penalty; and (5) return security deposits to current tenants.” Amendment 2: Amend the following in § 25-2-652 Density Bonus 90 (DB90) Combining District regulations: “(C)(1) To utilize the regulations described in Subsections (F) and (G), the site’s zoning must include DB90, must include a residential use, and an applicant must comply with Subsection (E).
7/25/24, 11:47 AM Fw: Cox DB90 Amendment - Garcia, Ella - Outlook Fw: Cox DB90 Amendment Corona, Nicole <Nicole.Corona@austintexas.gov> Tue 7/23/2024 7:25 PM To: Azhar, Awais - BC <BC-Awais.Azhar@austintexas.gov>; Woods, Alice - BC <BC-Alice.Woods@austintexas.gov> Cc: Land Use Liaison <LandUseLiaison@austintexas.gov>; Harden, Joi <Joi.Harden@austintexas.gov>; Thomas, Eric <Eric.Thomas@austintexas.gov> Please see Commissioner Cox's amendment below. Kind Regards, Nicole Corona (she/her) Administrative Specialist | Current Planning City of Austin | Planning Department Email: Nicole.Corona@austintexas.gov Phone: 512-974-3146 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Dr. Austin, Texas 78752 Please note: E-mail correspondence to and from the City of Austin is subject to required disclosure under the Texas Public Information Act. From: Cox, Grayson - BC <BC-Grayson.Cox@aus ntexas.gov> Sent: Tuesday, July 23, 2024 7:11 PM To: Corona, Nicole <Nicole.Corona@aus ntexas.gov> Subject: Cox DB90 Amendment Nicole - please forward this to the rest of the PC. Cox Amendment 1: (add red text to ordinance) Part 1. (B) This sec on governs over a conflic ng provision of this tle or other ordinance except for a condi onal overlay passed by Council as part of a property's most current zoning ordinance. Grayson Cox Boards and Commissions Scheduled Meeting Disclosure Information: Written disclosure is required by visitors when attending a scheduled meeting with a City Official regarding a municipal question for compensation on behalf of another person. Anyone scheduling or accepting a meeting invitation with a City Official must either acknowledge that the disclosure requirement does not apply or respond to the following survey: https://forms.office.com/g/YQtNBw7nPg IMPORTANT NOTICE: The City of Austin provides e-mail addresses for members of its boards and commissions for their use as board members. This address should not be used for private or personal messages. The views expressed in e-mail messages reflect the views of the authors alone, and do not necessarily reflect the views of any board or commission of which the author may be a member. In particular, the views expressed here do not necessarily reflect those of the City of Austin, or any of its departments, employees or officials. E-mail messages may be subject to required public disclosure under the Texas Public Information Act. about:blank?windowId=SecondaryReadingPane7 1/1
Proposed Haynes Amendment #1 Amend draft ordinance Amending City Code 25-2-652 Related to Regulations that Apply to Density Bonus 90 (DB90) Combining District by Amending Subsection (E) on line 17 by adding new subsections 25-2-652 (E)(1)(c), 25-2-652 (E)(1)(d), and 25-2-652 (E)(2)(c) : (E) Affordability Requirements. (1) Affordability Minimums - Ownership Units. If an applicant develops dwelling units for sale, this subdivision applies. (a) An applicant must reserve a minimum of 12 percent of the residential units as affordable for ownership and occupancy by households earning 80 percent or less of the current Austin-Round Rock Metropolitan Statistical Area Median Family Income as determined by the Housing Director. (b) An applicant for a proposed owner-occupied housing development may elect to meet the affordability requirement without providing income-restricted units onsite by paying a fee in-lieu to the Housing Trust Fund. At a minimum the fee-in-lieu shall be equivalent to the required percentage of the total residential units, including the mix of bedrooms required, at the rate set in the fee schedule at the time of final site plan submission. (c) An owner of a residential affordable unit meeting the criteria of this subsection may lease the unit for less than 30 days a year only after a public hearing required by Section 4-18-33. (d) An owner of a residential affordable unit meeting the criteria of this subsection may lease the unit for more than 30 days a year if the proposed occupancy is by households earning 50 percent or less of the current Austin-Round Rock Metropolitan Statistical Area Median Family Income as determined by the Housing director. (2) Affordability Minimums - Rental Units. If an applicant develops dwelling units for lease, this subdivision applies. An applicant must reserve: (a) a minimum of 12 percent of the residential units as affordable for lease and occupancy by households earning 60 percent or less of the current Austin-Round Rock Metropolitan Statistical Area Median Family Income as determined by the Housing director; or (b) a minimum of ten percent of the residential units as affordable for lease and occupancy by households earning 50 percent or less of the current Austin-Round Rock Metropolitan Statistical Area Median Family Income as determined by the Housing director. (c) An owner of, or an occupant leasing, an affordable unit meeting the criteria of this subsection may only lease or sublease the unit for less than 30 days a year only after a …
PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES TUESDAY, JULY 23, 2024 The Planning Commission convened in a regular meeting on Tuesday, July 23, 2024, at Austin City Hall, Council Chambers, Room 1001, 301 W. Second Street, Austin, TX. Vice Chair Azhar called the Planning Commission meeting to order at 6:05 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Awais Azhar Greg Anderson Nadia Barrera-Ramirez Adam Haynes Ryan Johnson Felicity Maxwell Alberta Phillips Alice Woods Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Grayson Cox Patrick Howard Jennifer Mushtaler Commissioners absent: Claire Hempel Danielle Skidmore Ex-Officio Members in Attendance: Jessica Cohen Ex-Officio Members in Attendance Remotely: None PUBLIC COMMUNICATION None. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Planning Commission regular meeting on June 25, 2024, and July 9, 2024. The minutes from the meeting of 06/25/2024 and 07/09/2024 were approved on the consent agenda on Commissioner Woods’ motion, Commissioner Johnson’s second, on a 10-0-1 vote. Those voting aye were Vice Chair Azhar and Commissioner’s Anderson, Barrera-Ramirez, Cox, Howard, Maxwell, Haynes, Johnson, Phillips, and Woods. Commissioner Mushtaler abstained. Chair Hempel and Commissioner Skidmore were absent. PUBLIC HEARINGS 2. Plan Amendment: NPA-2023-0029.02 - Humane Society of Austin & Travis Location: County; District 4 7600 - 7616 Bennett Ave, Buttermilk Branch Watershed; St. John/Coronado Hills (St. John) Combined NP Owner/Applicant: Humane Society of Austin & Travis County Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: Bleyl Engineering (Robert Heil) Neighborhood Mixed Use and Single Family to Mixed Use land use Staff postponement request to September 10, 2024 Maureen Meredith, 512-974-2695, maureen.meredith@austintexas.gov Planning Department The motion to approve Staff’s postponement request to September 10, 2024, was approved on the consent agenda on Commissioner Woods’ motion, Commissioner Johnson’s second, on a 10-0-1 vote. Those voting aye were Vice Chair Azhar and Commissioner’s Anderson, Barrera-Ramirez, Cox, Howard, Maxwell, Haynes, Johnson, Phillips, and Woods. Commissioner Mushtaler abstained. Chair Hempel and Commissioner Skidmore were absent. Plan Amendment: NPA-2023-0014.03 - 4302 Nuckols Crossing; District 2 Location: 4302 Nuckols Crossing, Williamson Creek Watershed; Southeast Combined NP Area (Franklin Park) NP Owner/Applicant: Katherine Barnidge Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: LOC Consultants – Civil Division (Sergio Lozano Sanchez) Single Family to Multifamily Residential land use Staff postponement request to September 10, 2024 Maureen Meredith, 512-974-2695, maureen.meredith@austintexas.gov Planning Department The motion to approve Staff’s postponement request to September 10, 2024, was approved on the consent agenda on Commissioner Woods’ motion, Commissioner Johnson’s second, on a 10-0-1 vote. Those voting aye were Vice Chair Azhar and …
