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ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET DISTRICT: 2 TO: LI-PDA-NP CASE: C14-2023-0093 – 7300 Metro Center ADDRESS: 7300 Metro Center Drive ZONING FROM: LI-NP SITE AREA: 9.631 acres PROPERTY OWNER: Veranda Apartments, LP (Christopher Sies) AGENT: Drenner Group, PC (Leah M. Bojo) CASE MANAGER: Nancy Estrada (512-974-7617, nancy.estrada@austintexas.gov) STAFF RECOMMEDATION: The Staff recommendation is to deny the Applicant’s request for limited industrial services – planned development area – neighborhood plan (LI-PDA-NP) combining district zoning. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: February 27, 2024: CITY COUNCIL ACTION: ORDINANCE NUMBER: ISSUES: On November 7, 2023, City of Austin staff sponsored a virtual community meeting to provide an opportunity for the neighborhood plan contact team, nearby residents, property owners, and any other interested parties to discuss the proposed development and the neighborhood plan amendment request. CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: The subject rezoning area is approximately 9.6 acres and is undeveloped. The property is situated just south of East Ben White Boulevard and north of Metropolis Drive and is located within the McKinney Jobs Center. Development in this area is generally characterized by  C14-2023-0093 Page 2 industrial warehouses containing distribution and supply companies, fabrication companies, construction sales and service businesses, and outside storage uses (LI-NP; LI-CO-NP; LI- PDA-NP; CS-MU-CO-NP). Please refer to Exhibits A (Zoning Map), A-1 (Aerial View). The Bergstrom Spur, a planned urban trail and park facility for South Austin, will be developed south of this property. The Applicant proposes to rezone the property to the limited industrial services – planned development area – neighborhood plan (LI-PDA-NP) district for a multifamily project that will include 280 rental units with 441 vehicle parking spaces and 62 bicycle spaces. The Metro Center Drive right-of-way will be extended to provide access to the proposed development. As set forth in Land Development Code Section 25-2-441, the regulations of a planned development area (PDA) may modify: 1) permitted or conditional uses authorized by the base zoning district, 2) site development regulations except for compatibility standards, and 3) off-street parking or loading regulations, sign regulations or screening regulations applicable in the base district. The Applicant’s proposed PDA consists of the following elements: 1) Establishes the following additional permitted residential uses: Retirement Housing (Small Site) Single-Family Attached Residential Single-Family Residential Townhouse Residential Two-Family Residential Short -Term Rental Bed & Breakfast (Group 1) Bed & Breakfast (Group 2) Condominium Residential Duplex Residential Group Residential Multifamily Residential Retirement Housing (Large Site) 2) Establishes the following additional residential use as conditional: 3) Prohibits the following commercial, civic, and industrial uses: Agricultural Sales and Services Automotive Rentals Automotive Repair Services Automotive Sales Automotive Washing (of any type) Bail Bond Services Building Maintenance Services Campground Construction Sales and Services Drop-Off Recycling Collection Facility General Warehousing and Distribution Indoor Sports and Recreation Kennels Laundry Services Monument Retail Sales Outdoor Sports and Recreation Scrap and Salvage Vehicle Storage Veterinary Services Basic Industry  C14-2023-0093 Page 3 Electronic Prototype Assembly Electronic Testing Equipment Repair Services Equipment Sales Exterminating Services Funeral Services Light Manufacturing Limited Warehousing and Distribution Recycling Center Resource Extraction Maintenance and Service Facilities Railroad Facilities 4) Establishes that LI site development standards apply to the property, with the following modifications: a) A maximum height of 60’ b) A maximum floor-area-ratio (FAR) of 1:1 c) A maximum of 75% building coverage d) A 0-foot front yard setback, a 0-foot street side yard setback, a 0-foot interior side yard setback and a 0-foot rear yard setback e) Minimum site area requirements for multifamily residence – moderate-high density (MF-4) zoning district as shown below: • 800 square feet for an efficiency unit • 1,000 square feet for a 1 bedroom unit • 1,200 square feet for units with 2 or more bedrooms [LDC 25-2-563: Multifamily Residence Moderate-High Density (MF-4) District Regulations] 5) Convenience Storage is a permitted use not to exceed 20,000 square feet. NOTE: All other land use classification in the LI zoning district are permitted and conditional uses except as identified above. BASIS OF RECOMMENDATION: 1. The proposed zoning should be consistent with the purpose statement of the district sought. The limited industrial services (LI) district designation is for a commercial service use or limited manufacturing use generally located on a medium or large sized site. The planned development area (PDA) combining district designation provides for industrial and commercial uses in certain commercial and industrial base districts. The neighborhood plan (NP) district denotes a tract located within the boundaries of an adopted Neighborhood Plan. 2. The property is located in an Imagine Austin Jobs Center where the dominant character of the area is industrial and generally does not support residential uses. The Southeast Neighborhood Plan supports maintaining the industrial uses and encouraging new industrial and commercial uses which will allow space for small businesses, warehouse manufacturing, and blue-collar jobs. Zoning changes should promote an orderly relationship among land uses. C14-2023-0093 Page 4 EXISTING ZONING AND LAND USES: ZONING Site North MF-4-NP; LI-NP; LI-CO-NP; RR-NP LI-NP South LI-CO-NP; LI-PDA-NP LI-PDA-NP CS-MU-CO-NP; LI-CO-NP East West LAND USES Undeveloped Undeveloped; Multifamily; Hotels; Business services; Carson Creek Industrial warehouses and services; Urban Trail Network Industrial warehouses and services Undeveloped; Industrial service center; Testing lab SCENIC ROADWAY: No NEIGHBORHOOD PLANNING AREA: Southeast Combined (Southeast) WATERSHED: Carson Creek – Suburban CAPITOL VIEW CORRIDOR: No SCHOOLS: Del Valle Independent School District COMMUNITY REGISTRY LIST: Austin Neighborhoods Council Austin Independent School District Crossing Gardenhome Owners Assn. Carson Ridge Neighborhood Association Del Valle Independent School District Del Valle Community Coalition Non-Profit Homeless Neighborhood Association Neighborhood Empowerment Foundation Sierra Club, Austin Regional Group Montopolis Neighborhood Association Montopolis Tributary Trail Association Montopolis Community Development Montopolis Neighborhood Plan Contact Team Southeast Combined Neighborhood Plan Contact Team Austin Lost and Found Pets Dove Springs Proud Onion Creek HOA Pleasant Valley Preservation Austin SELTexas Go Austin Vamos Austin 78744 Friends of Austin Neighborhoods Montopolis Community Alliance C14-2023-0093 Page 5 COMMISSION To Grant (1/27/2004) LI-PDA-NP CITY COUNCIL Apvd LI-PDA-NP as Commission recommended (3/11/2004) To Deny (1/13/2009) Applicant request for exemption Apvd Applicant request for exemption (2/12/2009) AREA CASE HISTORIES: NUMBER C14-03-0116 – Colorado Crossing REQUEST LI-CO-NP (Tract 1) and RR-CO-NP (Tract 2) to LI- PDA-NP, approx. 644 acres Exempt Met Center II from Subchapter E of the LDC, if the development does not include residential, general retail sales or restaurant uses Permit Hospital Services (Limited) and Hospital Services (General) C14-03-0116.01 – Met Center II PDA amendment (previously Colorado Crossing) C14-03-0116.01 - Met Center II PDA amendment #2 (previously Colorado Crossing) C14-2022-0059 – 3112 Caseybridge Court; C14-2022-0060 – 3111 Caseybridge Court C14-2020-0042 - 7135 E Ben White Blvd C14-2018-0108 – Airport Gateway Lots 1, 5 & 6 - 3112 Caseybridge Court; C14-2018- 0109 – Airport Gateway Lot 9 – 3111 Caseybridge Court C14-02-0128.01 (Franklin Park), C14-02-0128.02 (McKinney) & c14- 02-0128.03 (Southeast) To Grant (10/13/2019) amendment to permit Hospital Services (Limited) and Hospital Services (General) To Grant (7/26/22) CS-MU-V-CO-NP, (-0059 & -0060), both maintain conditional overlay CS-MU-CO-NP, LI-CO-NP to CS-MU-V-CO-NP (-0059); CS-MU- CO-NP to CS-MU- V-CO-NP (-0060). Both maintain conditional overlay to prohibit Adult Oriented business LI-NP to MF-4-NP To Grant (8/11/2020) MF-4-NP To Grant (3/12/19) CS-MU-CO-NP; LI-CO-NP (-0108) to change condition of zoning & RC for TIA; CS-MU-CO-NP (-0109) to change condition of zoning & RC for TIA CS-MU-CO-NP; LI-CO-NP (-0108) to change condition of zoning & add RC for TIA; CS-MU-CO-NP (-0109) to change condition of zoning & add RC for TIA Southeast Combined Neighborhood Plan & Rezonings Apvd uses as Commission recommended (11/5/2009) Apvd CS-MU-V-CO- NP (-0059 & -0060) as Commission recommended (9/1/22) Apvd MF-4-NP as Commission recommended (8/27/2020) Apvd CS-MU-CO-NP; LI-CO-NP (-0108); CS-MU-CO-NP (-0109) to change condition of zoning & RC for TIA as Commission recommended (5/9/2019) 10/10/2002 C14-2023-0093 Page 6 RELATED CASES: The subject property is within the boundaries of the Southeast Combined Neighborhood Planning Area. The –NP combining district was added on October 10, 2002 (021010-11). NPA-2023-0014.03 – corresponding neighborhood plan amendment to change the Future Land Use Designation from Industry to Mixed Use ADDITIONAL STAFF COMMENTS: Comprehensive Planning Project Name and Proposed Use: 7300 METRO CENTER DR. C14-2023-0093. Project: 7300 Metro Center. 9.631 acres from LI-NP to LI-PDA-NP. Undeveloped to 280 residential units. Height up to 60 feet. Yes Y Imagine Austin Decision Guidelines Complete Community Measures Imagine Austin Growth Concept Map: Located within or adjacent to an Imagine Austin Activity Center, Imagine Austin Activity Corridor, or Imagine Austin Job Center as identified the Growth Concept Map. Names of Activity Centers/Activity Corridors/Job Centers: McKinney Center Job Center Y Mobility and Public Transit: Located within 0.25 miles of public transit stop and/or light rail station. Y Mobility and Bike/Ped Access: Adjoins a public sidewalk, shared path, and/or bike lane. Y Connectivity, Good and Services, Employment: Provides or is located within 0.50 miles to goods and services, and/or employment center. Connectivity and Food Access: Provides or is located within 0.50 miles of a grocery store/farmers market. Connectivity and Education: Located within 0.50 miles from a public school or university. Connectivity and Healthy Living: Provides or is located within 0.50 miles from a recreation area, park or walking trail. Connectivity and Health: Provides or is located within 0.50 miles of health facility (ex: hospital, urgent care, doctor’s office, drugstore clinic, and/or specialized outpatient care.) Y Housing Choice: Expands the number of units and housing choice that suits a variety of household sizes, incomes, and lifestyle needs of a diverse population (ex: apartments, triplex, granny flat, live/work units, cottage homes, and townhomes) in support of Imagine Austin and the Strategic Housing Blueprint. Housing Affordability: Provides a minimum of 10% of units for workforce housing (80% MFI or less) and/or fee in lieu for affordable housing. Mixed use: Provides a mix of residential and non-industrial uses. Culture and Creative Economy: Provides or is located within 0.50 miles of a cultural resource (ex: library, theater, museum, cultural center). Culture and Historic Preservation: Preserves or enhances a historically and/or culturally significant site. Creative Economy: Expands Austin’s creative economy (ex: live music venue, art studio, film, digital, theater.) Workforce Development, the Economy and Education: Expands the economic base by creating permanent jobs, especially in industries that are currently not represented in a particular area or that promotes a new technology, and/or promotes educational opportunities and workforce development training. Industrial Land: Preserves or enhances industrial land. Total Number of “Yes’s” 5 C14-2023-0093 Page 7 Drainage The developer is required to submit a pre- and post-development drainage analysis at the subdivision and site plan stage of the development process. The City’s Land Development Code and Drainage Criteria Manual require that the Applicant demonstrate through engineering analysis that the proposed development will have no identifiable adverse impact on surrounding properties. PARD – Planning & Design Review Parkland dedication will be required at the time of subdivision or site plan application for new residential units, per City Code § 25-1-601, as amended. The proposed development meets the criteria for land dedication in City Code Title 25, Article 14. As such, a partial land dedication may be required, as well as any remaining fees in-lieu. The Parks and Recreation Department (PARD) would consider a connection and park improvements along Carson Creek toward satisfying the requirement at time of permitting (whether subdivision or site plan). Such a connection would improve neighborhood connectivity, and satisfy an acquisition need for Carson Creek, a recommendation identified in the Parks and Recreation Department’s Long Range Plan. Should there be any remaining fees in-lieu, those fees shall be used toward park investments in the form of land acquisition and/or park amenities within the surrounding area, per the Parkland Dedication Operating Procedures § 14.3.11 and City Code § 25-1-607 (B)(1) & (2). Should the applicant wish to discuss parkland dedication requirements in advance of site plan or subdivision applications, please contact this reviewer: thomas.rowlinson@austintexas.gov. Site Plan Site plans will be required for any new development other than single-family or duplex residential. Any development which occurs in an SF-6 or less restrictive zoning district which is located 540-feet or less from property in an SF-5 or more restrictive zoning district will be subject to compatibility development regulations. Any new development is subject to Subchapter E. Design Standards and Mixed Use. Additional comments will be made when the site plan is submitted. The site is located within Austin-Bergstrom Overlay Controlled Compatible Use Land Area. No use will be allow that creates electrical interference with navigational signals or radio communications between airport and aircraft, make it difficult for pilots to distinguish between the airport lights and others, result in glare in the eyes of pilots using the airport, impair visibility in the vicinity of the airport, create bird strike hazards or otherwise in any way endanger or interfere with the landing, taking off, or maneuvering of aircraft intending to use the Austin-Bergstrom Airport. Height limitations and incompatible uses with each Airport Overlay zone are established in the Airport Overlay Ordinance. Airport Hazard C14-2023-0093 Page 8 Zoning Committee review may be required prior to Planning Commission Hearing. Austin Transportation Department – Engineering Review The Austin Strategic Mobility Plan (ASMP) calls for the extension of Dime Circle to connect to Metro Center Drive through the southern portion of this site as a Level 3 roadway with 116’ of right-of-way. It is recommended that this roadway should be dedicated according to the Transportation Plan with the first subdivision or site plan application. [LDC 25-6-51 and 25-6-55]. The adjacent street characteristics table is provided below: Name ASMP Classification ASMP Required ROW Existing ROW Existing Pavement Sidewalks Bicycle Route Capital Metro (within ¼ mile) 116’ 90’ 60’ Yes No No Metro Center Drive Level 3 – Minor/Major Arterial Dime Circle (future extension) Level 3 – Minor/Major Arterial 116’ N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A A Traffic Impact Analysis (TIA) is not required. Austin Water Utility No comments on zoning change. The landowner intends to serve the site with existing City of Austin water utilities. Depending on the development plans submitted, water and or wastewater service extension requests may be required. All water and wastewater construction must be inspected by the City of Austin. For more information pertaining to the Service Extension Request process and submittal requirements contact the Austin Water SER team at ser@austintexas.gov. INDEX OF EXHIBITS AND ATTACHMENTS TO FOLLOW: Exhibit A: Zoning Map Exhibit A-1: Aerial Map Applicant’s Summary Letter ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! !! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! SP97-0332C LI-NP 94-0157 RR-NP SP-00-2028C 94-157 OFFICE-WAREHOUSE M E T L I N K D R NPA-2011-0005.02 C14-2011-0169 C14-79-285(RCT) CS-MU-NP ! ! ! C14-79-074(RCT) E B E N W H I T E B L V D E B LI-NP C14-78-220(RCT) ! ! ! UNDEV ! ! ! ! ! E B E N W H I T E B L V D S V R D W B E B E N W H I T E B L V D W B E B E N W H I T E B L V D S V R D E B NPA-2022-0014.01 CS-MU-V-CO-NPCS-MU-V-CO-NP C14-2022-0059 NPA-2022-0014.01 C14-2022-0060 C14-2018-0109 C14-2018-0108 NPA-2020-0014.01 C14-2020-0042 MF-4-NP C14-02-0128 MOBILE HOM E SALES LI-CO-NP GE CT 98-0151 CASEYBRID UNDEV 94-72 P-CO-NP C14-03-0035 CS-MU-CO-NP 03-0035 ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ME T RO CE NTE R DR ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! OFFICE-WAREHOUSE LI-NP SP-00-2271C ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! SP-04-0431D C14-03-0116.03 OFFICE-WAREHOUSE SP07-0062C LI-CO-NP C14-00-2041 00-2041 03-0116.01 ± LI-PDA-NP C14-03-0116.01 C14-03-0116.02 SP-2007-0336C C14-03-0116 M E T R O P O L I S D R 00-2041 03-0116 SP-89-87B LI-PDA-NP C14-03-0116.02 C14-03-0116.01 03-0116.01 SUBJECT TRACT ! ! ! ! ! ! PENDING CASE ZONING BOUNDARY ZONING Exhibit A ZONING CASE#: C14-2023-0093 This product is for informational purposes and may not have been prepared for or be suitable for legal, engineering, or surveying purposes. It does not represent an on-the-ground survey and represents only the approximate relative location of property boundaries. 1 " = 400 ' This product has been produced by the Planning Department for the sole purpose of geographic reference. No warranty is made by the City of Austin regarding specific accuracy or completeness. Created: 12/7/2023 Exhibit A-1 !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!L17L18C14-2023-0093C14-03-0116C14-03-0035C14-03-0116.02C14-03-0116.01C14-02-0128C14-03-0116.02C14-03-0116.01C14-00-2041C14-2020-0042NPA-2020-0014.01C14-2018-0108C14-78-220(RCT)C14-2022-0059C14-2018-0109C14-2022-0060C14-2011-0169NPA-2022-0014.01C14-79-285(RCT)NPA-2011-0005.02NPA-2022-0014.01C14-03-0116.03METROPOLISDRMETLINKDREBENWHITEBLVDEBEBENWHITEBLVDSVRDEBMETRO CENTER DREBENWHITEBLVDWBCASEYBRIDGECTEBENWHITEBLVDSVRDWBLI-NPLI-PDA-NPCS-MU-CO-NPLI-PDA-NPMF-4-NPLI-CO-NPLI-CO-NPLI-NPLI-NPRR-NPP-CO-NPCS-MU-NPCS-MU-V-CO-NPCS-MU-V-CO-NP7300 Metro Center±This product has been produced by the Planning Department for the sole purpose of geographic reference. No warrantyis made by the City of Austin regarding specific accuracy or completeness.CASE#:LOCATION:SUBJECT AREA:GRID:MANAGER:C14-2023-0093 7300 Metro Center Dr 9.631 AcresL17Nancy EstradaCreated: 2/22/2024SUBJECT TRACTZONING BOUNDARY!!!!!!PENDING CASECREEK BUFFER0200400600800100FeetLeah Bojo lbojo@drennergroup.com 512-807-2918 Ms. Lauren Middleton-Pratt Planning Department City of Austin 1000 E 11th Street, Suite 200 Austin, TX 78702 Dear Ms. Middleton-Pratt: December 7, 2023 Via Electronic Delivery Re: 7300 Metro Center Drive – Zoning application package for the 9.631-acre portion of property located at 7300 Metro Center Drive, Austin, TX (the "Property") TCAD ID: 0314160501 As representatives of the owner of the Property, we respectfully submit the enclosed rezoning application package. The project is titled 7300 Metro Center Drive and is approximately 9.631 acres of land, located on Metro Center Drive, south of E. Ben White Boulevard. The Property is in the full purpose jurisdiction of the City of Austin. The Property is currently zoned LI-NP (Limited Industrial Services – Neighborhood Plan). The requested rezoning is from LI-NP to LI-PDA-NP (Limited Industrial Services – Planned Development Area - Neighborhood Plan). Currently, the Property is vacant. The purpose of the rezoning is to allow for multifamily development on the site. The Property is located within the Southeast Neighborhood Planning Area and has a Future Land Use Map designation of Industry, and we are submitting and amendment to change it to Mixed-Use. The Property will have future access on Metro Center Drive, which will be classified as a minor arterial – suburban roadway with an average ROW of 116 feet. Please let me know if you or your team members require additional information or have any questions. Thank you for your time and attention to this project. Very Truly Yours, Leah Bojo cc: Joi Harden, Planning Department (via electronic delivery) 2705 Bee Caves Road, Suite 100 | Austin, Texas 78746 | 512-807-2900 | www.drennergroup.com