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Imagine Austin Comprehensive Plan Amendments: Growth Concept Map and Downtown Austin Plan AMENDMENT REVIEW SHEET Amendments: 1. Amend Imagine Austin Growth Concept Map to reflect application of missing middle and transition area mapping ( no action required from PC ). ​ 2. Amend text of Imagine Austin to clarify that residential uses are part of commercial and office future land use map designations. 3. Amend text and maps of the Downtown Austin Plan to reflect changes made by Austin City Council through two readings of the land development code revision. Background: The City Council voted on May 2, 2019 to establish several goals and priorities for the Land Development Code Revision, including: ● Increased housing capacity ● Expanded options for missing middle housing ● Relaxed compatibility standards ● Relaxed parking standards The comprehensive plan amendments discussed below support these priorities: Description and Proposed Language: 1. Amend Imagine Austin Growth Concept Map to reflect application of missing middle and transition area mapping ( no action required from PC ). ​ On February 13, 2020, the City Council approved on 2nd reading an amendment to the Imagine Austin Comprehensive Plan delineating areas appropriate for increased “missing middle” housing options. The plan text and accompanying map, entitled “Missing Middle and Transition Area Land Use Designations,” included revisions to the initial draft previously recommended by Planning Commission concurrent with its November 12, 2019 action on the Land Development Code Revision. The revised text and map reflect direction from Council, as well as Planning Commission, to establish revised criteria for applying missing middle zones in “high opportunity areas” as determined under the Opportunity360 index. The map has been attached here for PC’s consideration, but no action from PC is needed. 2. Amend text of Imagine Austin to clarify that residential uses are part of commercial and office future land use map designations. 1 B-151 of 9​ ​ Imagine Austin Comprehensive Plan Amendments: Growth Concept Map and Downtown Austin Plan To provide for greater inclusion of residential uses in commercial and office land use designations, the following amendment is proposed to page 107 of the Imagine Austin Comprehensive Plan, in the section entitled “Growth Concept Map Series”: “While most new development will be absorbed by centers and corridors, development will happen in other areas within the city limits to serve neighborhood needs and create complete communities. Infill development can occur as redevelopment of obsolete office, retail, or residential sites or as new development on vacant land within largely developed areas. The type of infill housing will vary with site locations, small-area plans, and development regulations, and include single family houses, duplexes, secondary apartments, townhouses, row houses, and smaller-scaled apartments. New commercial, office, larger apartments, and institutional uses such as schools and churches, may also Residential uses are be located in areas outside of centers and corridors. ​ appropriate for commercial and office land use designations because they facilitate multi-unit residential infill, increase walkability, expand housing options city-wide, and increase housing capacity. The incorporation of residential uses into commercial and office designations supplements and supersedes exclusively commercial or office land use designations in future land use maps specific to particular areas. The design of new development should be sensitive to and complement its context. It should also be connected by sidewalks, bicycle lanes, and transit to the surrounding area and the rest of the city. Not all land within the city limits will be developed. Some may remain or enter into agricultural production; continue as single-family houses, duplexes, and apartments; or become part of the planned open space network. The Growth Concept Map not only guides where Austin may accommodate new residents and jobs but also reflects the community intent to direct growth away from environmentally sensitive areas including, but not limited to, the recharge and contributing zones of the Barton Springs segment of the Edwards Aquifer, and to protect the character of neighborhoods by directing growth to areas identified by small area plans. This intent can be found in the building block policies…” See attached exhibit. 3. Amend text and maps of the Downtown Austin Plan to reflect changes made by Austin City Council through two readings of the land development code revision. 2 B-152 of 9Imagine Austin Comprehensive Plan Amendments: Growth Concept Map and Downtown Austin Plan Changes to the following revised maps are proposed based on previous Council and Planning Commission actions. The changes would expand options for use of the affordable housing density bonus program within rapidly developing areas of downtown Austin, consistent with goals and policies of the Imagine Austin Comprehensive Plan and Council direction on the Land Development Code Revision. a. The “Proposed Density Bonus Program Map” on page 104 of the Downtown Austin Plan b. The “Pedestrian Activity and Mixed-Use Streets for the Core/Waterfront District Map” on page 81 of the Downtown Austin Plan See attached exhibits. Staff Recommendation: as described in items (2) and (3), above. Staff recommends the proposed text and mapping amendments, Board and Commission Actions: November 12, 2019: Recommended by Planning Commission (Amendment #1). Council Action December 11, 2019: Adopted by City Council on first reading (Amendment #1). February 13, 2020: Adopted by City Council on second reading (Amendment #1). Ordinance Number: NA City Staff Dee Dee Quinnelly Greg Dutton Phone (512) 974-2036 deedee.quinnelly@austintexas.gov (512) 974-3509 greg.dutton@austintexas.gov Email 3 B-153 of 9​ ​ ​ Figure 4.5.1 Missing Middle and Transition Area Land Use Designation AMENDMENT #1 Lake Travis ")71 Lake Austin ")1 ")360 £¤290 Walter E. Long Lake ")130 §¨¦35 £¤183 o Colorado River ")45 Lady Bird Lake §¨¦35 ")45 Legend Transition Area Transportation Major Roadway Other Street Boundaries City Limits ETJ 0 2 Miles Sources: Esri, USGS, NOAA ´ New development within transition areas should consist predominantly of multi-unit projects that include three to ten residential units consistent in character and scale with existing single-family uses. B-154 of 9AMENDMENT #2 Job Centers Job centers accommodate those businesses not well-suited for residential or environmentally- sensitive areas. These centers take advantage of existing transportation infrastructure such as arterial roadways, freeways, or the Austin-Bergstrom International Airport. Job centers will mostly contain offi ce parks, manufacturing, warehouses, logistics, and other businesses with similar de- mands and operating characteristics. They should nevertheless become more pedestrian and bi- cycle friendly, in part by better accommodating services for the people who work in those centers. While many of these centers are currently best served by car, the Growth Concept Map offers transportation choices such as light rail and bus rapid transit to increase commuter options. Other Development within City Limits While most new development will be absorbed by centers and corridors, development will happen in other areas within the city limits to serve neighborhood needs and create complete communi- ties. Infi ll development can occur as redevelopment of obsolete offi ce, retail, or residential sites or as new development on vacant land within largely developed areas. The type of infi ll housing will vary with site locations, small-area plans, and development regulations, and include single- family houses, duplexes, secondary apartments, townhouses, row houses, and smaller-scaled apartments. New commercial, office, larger apartments, and institutional uses such as schools and churches, may also be located in areas outside of centers and corridors. [Residential uses are appropriate for commercial and office land use designations because they facilitate multi-unit residential infill, increase walkability, expand housing options city-wide, and increase housing capacity. The incorporation of residential uses into commercial and office designations supple- ments and supersedes exclusively commercial or office land use designations in future land use maps specific to particular areas.] The design of new development should be sensitive to and complement its context. It should also be connected by sidewalks, bicycle lanes, and transit to the surrounding area and the rest of the city. Not all land within the city limits will be developed. Some may remain or enter into agricultur- al production; continue as single-family houses, duplexes, and apartments; or become part of the planned open space network. The Growth Concept Map not only guides where Austin may accom- modate new residents and jobs but also refl ects the community intent to direct growth away from environmentally sensitive areas including, but not limited to, the recharge and contributing zones of the Barton Springs segment of the Edwards Aquifer, and to protect the character of neighbor- hoods by directing growth to areas identifi ed by small area plans. This intent can be found in the building block policies: (LUT P22) • “Protect Austin’s natural resources and environmental systems by limiting land use and trans- portation development in sensitive environmental areas and preserving areas of open space.” CHAPTER 4 SHAPING AUSTIN: BUILDING THE COMPLETE COMMUNITY | 107 DRAFTB-155 of 9AMENDMENT #3 (cid:36)(cid:54)(cid:51)(cid:51)(cid:38)(cid:47)(cid:53)(cid:1)(cid:46)(cid:34)(cid:49) 15th St. 15th St. Austin Recreation S h o Center a l C r e e k . t S e d n a r G o R i . t S s e c e u N 8:1 200’ . t S y t i n i r T Waterloo Park 3:1 90’ 4:1 100’ MLK Blvd. 8:1 200’ 18th St. i . t S o n o t n A n a S 5:1 120’ 11th St. 8:1 200’ 5:1 120’ 7th St. . e v A t s e W 15:1 400’ . t S s e c e u N 6th St. esar C esar C aavvez St.t. Cesar ChCh Cesar Chavez St. ez S Lady Bird Lake 15:1 400’ Capitol . e v A s s e r g n o C 25:1 No Limit Proposed Warehouse District 3rd St. Future NE Square 5 3 H I Existing E 6th/Pecan St Overlay (45’) . t S r e v R d e R i k e e r r C alle W Palm Park 15:1 15:115:15:115 11515 No Limit No LimitmNN LiLimmLiL mit NoNoo Duncan Park . d v l B r a m a L 3:1 90’ 5:1 120’ 8:1 8:18 18: 200’ 000000200’ 6th St. . t S r o l y a B 5th St. Legend Public Parks/Open Space Areas Exempted from Density Bonus Program (Height and density may not exceed underlying zoning.) FAR Height Maximum Floor Area Ratio (FAR) Maximum Height (Feet) * Boundary of the Waterfron Overlay District (WO) Density Bonus recommendations within the WO will be developed by the Waterfront Planning Advisory Board (WPAB) Capitol View Corridors (CVC) or special districts. * Consistent with 1989 Capitol Master Plan 0 0.25 .0 5 Proposed Density Bonus Program Mi el 0 .1 1 0 4 D O W N T O W N A U S T I N P L A N B-156 of 9AMENDMENT #3 PROPOSED MAP 15th St. 15th St. MLK Blvd. 18th St. i . t S o n o t n A n a S 11th St. . t S y t i n i r T Waterloo Park Capitol . e v A s s e r g n o C Future NE Square 5 3 H I Existing E 6th/Pecan St Overlay (45’) . t S r e v R d e R i k e e r r C alle W Palm Park Proposed Warehouse District 3rd St. Austin Recreation S h o Center a l C r e e k . t S e d n a r G o R i . t S s e c e u N Duncan Park . d v l B r a m a L 6th St. . t S r o l y a B 5th St. 7th St. . e v A t s e W 6th St. . t S s e c e u N esar C esar C aavvez St.t. Cesar ChCh Cesar Chavez St. ez S Lady Bird Lake Legend Public Parks/Open Space Areas Exempted from Density Bonus Program (Height and density may not exceed underlying zoning.) FAR Height Maximum Floor Area Ratio (FAR): Unlimited Maximum Height (Feet): Unlimited Boundary of the Waterfront Overlay District (WO) Density Bonus recommendations within the WO will be developed by the Waterfront Planning Advisory Board (WPAB) Capitol View Corridors (CVC) or special districts. 0 0.25 .0 5 Proposed Density Bonus Program Mi el 0 .1 1 0 4 D O W N T O W N A U S T I N P L A N B-157 of 9AMENDMENT #3 CURRENT MAP 12th Street l d r a v e u o B o t n i c a J n a S t e e r t S y t i n i r T t e e r t S s e h c e N t e e r t S r e v R d e R i t e e r t S e n b a S i MetroRail Brush Square Convention Center Palm Park alle r C re e k W Driskill Stree Davis Street t e e r t S y e n a R i River Street ACC p Travis County Courthouse Wooldridge Square Austin History Center i t e e r t S o n o t n A n a S t e e r t S e p u a d a u G l e u n e v A t s e W t e e r t S e d n a r G o R i t e e r t S s e c e u N t e e r t S a c a v a L t e e r t S o d a r o o C l Regents Plaza Shoal Creek Republic Square Seaholm City Hall 11th Street 10th Street 9th Street 8th Street t e e r t S s o z a r B e u n e v A s s e r g n o C 7th Street 6th Street 5th Street 4th Street 3rd Street 2nd Street Cesar Chavez Lady Bird Lake Legend Auditorium Shores PEDESTRIAN ACTIVITY STREET Riverside Drive 75% of parcel frontage in active commercial or civic use including: “Commercial Uses”: Art Gallery, Art Workshop, Cocktail Lounge, Consumer Convenience Services, Food Sales, General Retail Sales, Hotel-Motel, Liquor Sales, Personal Services, Restaurant, Theater “Civic Uses”: Cultural Services MIXED USE STREET Long Center 60% of parcel frontage in the above active commercial or civic use and the following: All zoning “Residential Uses” “Commercial Uses” includes: Financial Services, Food Preparation, Indoor Entertainment, Indoor Sports and Recreation, Laundry Services, Personal Improvement Services, Pet Services “Civic Uses” includes: Clubs or Lodge, College or University Facilities, Day Care services, Public and Private Education Facilities, Religious Assembly Barton Springs Road Pedestrian Activity and Mixed-Use Streets for the Core/Waterfront District T H E P L A N E L E M E N T S : A C T I V I T I E S A N D U S E S 8 1 B-158 of 9AMENDMENT #3 PROPOSED MAP 12th Street l d r a v e u o B o t n i c a J n a S t e e r t S y t i n i r T t e e r t S s e h c e N t e e r t S r e v R d e R i t e e r t S e n b a S i MetroRail Brush Square Convention Center Palm Park alle r C re e k W Driskill Stree Davis Street t e e r t S y e n a R i River Street ACC p Travis County Courthouse Wooldridge Square Austin History Center i t e e r t S o n o t n A n a S t e e r t S e p u a d a u G l e u n e v A t s e W t e e r t S e d n a r G o R i t e e r t S s e c e u N Shoal Creek Republic Square Seaholm City Hall 11th Street 10th Street 9th Street 8th Street t e e r t S s o z a r B e u n e v A s s e r g n o C 7th Street 6th Street 5th Street 4th Street 3rd Street 2nd Street Cesar Chavez t e e r t S a c a v a L t e e r t S o d a r o o C l Regents Plaza Lady Bird Lake Legend Auditorium Shores PEDESTRIAN ACTIVITY STREET Riverside Drive 75% of parcel frontage in active commercial or civic use including: Commercial Uses: Alcohol Sales; Bar/Nightclub; Business and Financial/ Professional Services; Food Sales; General Retail; Hotel/Motel; Performance Venue; Personal Services; Restaurant; Studio: Art, Dance, Martial Arts, and Music Civic Uses: Library, Museum, or Public Art Gallery MIXED USE STREET 60% of parcel frontage in the above active commercial or civic use and the following: Residential Uses: All residential uses permitted in zone Commercial Uses: All Pedestrian Activity Street commercial uses, plus: Animal Services/Boarding; Housepets; Commercial Food Preparation; Commercial Services and Repair; Childcare; Office, General (Non- Medical); Recreation, Indoor Civic Uses: All uses within the Civic and Pubic Assembly category Pedestrian Activity and Mixed-Use Streets for the Core/Waterfront District T H E P L A N E L E M E N T S : A C T I V I T I E S A N D U S E S 8 1 B-159 of 9