Planning CommissionFeb. 27, 2024

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From: Teresa de Figueiredo December To: Hadri, Subject: 2, 2023 9:03 AM Cynthia Citizen concern on rezoning request Sent: Saturday, <£v.nthia.Hadri@austintexas.gov > Hi Cynthia, Hope you are doing well! My name is Teresa the notice for the rezoning C14-2023-0114 to 203units and wanted to express & remove the height my concerns restriction. request of & I'm a resident at 1717 Toomey Rd, Austin, TX 78704. I recently got on the rezoning request right next to me to go from 40 units One major concern in the number of units, issues being of on our streets. our community. is the potential impact the additional residents on traffic in our neighborhood. and their vehicles could lead to congestion increase and safety With a significant Toomey is already quite congested and I can only imagine this would hurt well­ Moreover, blockage of sunlight aesthetics of the heightened density to my apartment of the proposed building t raises developmen areas. and surrounding about the potential worries the This not only affects our neighborhood but may also impact the well-being of existing residents. considering the proximity impact. environmental posing of ecosystems, Lastly, potential balance Additionally area. immediate to Barton Increased Springs development to the biodiversity and the trail, a threat I am also concerned about the the delicate in this area could jeopardize around Barton Springs the direct could impact and the trail. in the ecosystem the lack of light with increased building height I would greatly appreciate more information about the the long-term environmental consequences and traffic management strategies associated with this rezoning proposal. While I assume that rezoning would create more income for the applicant, I worry the risks are too high to approve the request. I appreciate your attention to these matters and trust that you will consider the broader implications of this rezoning application. Thank you for your time and understanding!! Teresa <Cynthia.Hadr i@austintexas. gov> December 5, 2023 10:20 AM Cynthia From: Hadri, Sent: Tuesday, To: Teresa de Figueiredo Cc: Soutter, Subject: Ryan <Ryan.Soutter@austintexas.gov>; <Daniil.Kontsev oy@austintexas. gov> C14-2023-0114 - Re: Citizen concern on rezoning Daniil Kontsevoy, request Hi Ms. Teresa, Thank you for your concerns Commissioners. and comments, I will include them in the materials given to the Regarding reviewers any additional questions. your concerns and environmental for this case. They can help answer your questions for traffic impacts, below is the information for the for these items. Please reach out if you have Reviewer: Environmental Ryan Soutter [Y.an.soutter@austintexas.gov Reviewer: Transportation Kontsevoy Daniil daniil.kontsevoy@austintexas.gov Cynthia Hadri Planner III | Current Pla City of Austin, Planning Depa O: 512-974-7620 rtment nning RE: (14-2023-0114 - Re: Citizen concern on rezoning request Kontsevoy, Tue 12/5/2023 Daniil < Daniil.Kontsevoy@ 2:40 PM austintexas.gov> <Cynthia.Hadri@ austintexas.go Ryan <Ryan.Soutter@austintexas.gov> de Figueiredo v>;Teresa To:Hadri, Cynthia Cc:Soutter, Hello, (ZTA) is not required with the approved TIA determination for this zoning 10.2.1 the Traffic Impact case as the number of generated trips of the Transportation Analysis does not surpass (TIA) or Zoning Traffic the specified thresholds. Manual for the relevant worksheet, refer to Section Criteria Matters review and other transportation-related items will undergo during the site In accordance Analysis threshold. related development Please to traffic management permit process. Sincerely, Daniil Project Austin Direct Kontsevoy Central Area Coordinator: and Public Transportation I Main 512-974-1150 512-978-1561 Works Department TRAN SPOATATI ON WORKS PUBLIC o•e