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Approved Minutes

PLANNING COMMISSION March 12, 2024 MINUTES The Planning Commission convened in a meeting on March 12, 2024, in Council Chambers of City Hall, 301 W. 2nd Street, Austin, Texas and via videoconference @ http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Vice-Chair Azhar called the Commission Meeting to order at 6:10 p.m. Commission Members in Attendance: Greg Anderson- Secretary Awais Azhar -Vice-Chair Nadia Barrera-Ramirez Grayson Cox Adam Haynes Patrick Howard Felicity Maxwell Alberta Phillips Danielle Skidmore Alberta Phillips Alice Woods Jessica Cohen – Ex-Officio Absent: Claire Hempel - Chair Jennifer Mushtaler Candice Hunter - Ex-Officio Richard Mendoza – Ex-Officio Jesús Garza– Ex-Officio  PUBLIC COMMUNICATION The first four (4) speakers signed up prior to the closure of speaker registration will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. Mr. Santiago – Conveyed his concerns regarding the demolition of a bridge over the Colorado River. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of February 13, 2024 and February 27, 2024. Approve minutes from February 13, 2024 and postpone minutes of February 27, 2024 was approved on the consent agenda on the motion by Commissioner Woods, seconded by Commissioner Maxwell on a vote of 11-0. Chair Hempel and Commissioner Mushtaler absent. PUBLIC HEARING Location: 2. Plan Amendment: NPA-2022-0020.01 - Industrial Blvd and Terry O Ln; District 3 439-511 Industrial Blvd (odd #s only), 515 Industrial Blvd & 4208 Terry O Lane, Blunn Creek and Williamson Creek Watersheds; South Congress Combined (East Congress) NP Area Owner/Applicant: Basalt Cannon LLC, Delwau LLC, Jasdayal LLC, Lunar Y LLC, Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: Postponement Request: Ungar Holdings LLC. Civilitude, LLC (Nhat Ho) Industry to Mixed Use land use Pending Maureen Meredith, 512-974-2695, maureen.meredith@austintexas.gov Planning Department Staff postponement request to March 26, 2024. Motion to grant Staff’ request for postponement of this item to March 26, 2024 was approved on the consent agenda on the motion by Commissioner Woods, seconded by Commissioner Maxwell on a vote of 11-0. Chair Hempel and Commissioner Mushtaler absent. 3. Rezoning: Location: C14-2022-0062 - Industrial Blvd and Terry O Ln; District 3 439-511 Industrial Blvd (odd #s only), 515 Industrial Blvd & 4208 Terry O Lane, Blunn Creek and Williamson Creek Watersheds;South Congress Combined (East Congress) NP Area Owner/Applicant: Basalt Cannon LLC, Delwau LLC, Jasdayal LLC, Lunar Y LLC, Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: Postponement Request: Ungar Holdings LLC. Civilitude, LLC (Nhat Ho) LI-NP to LI-PDA-NP Pending Nancy Estrada, 512-974-7617, nancy.estrada@austintexas.gov Planning Department Staff postponement request to March 26, 2024. Motion to grant Staff’ request for postponement of this item to March 26, 2024 was approved on the consent agenda on the motion by Commissioner Woods, seconded by Commissioner Maxwell on a vote of 11-0. Chair Hempel and Commissioner Mushtaler absent. 4. Rezoning: Location: C14-2023-0109 - 4323 S Congress Avenue; District 3 4321 1/2, 4323 1/2, 4323, 4329 S Congress Ave, Williamson Creek Watershed; South Congress Combined (East Congress) NP Area Owner/Applicant: SE Austin Global Land, LLC Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: Drenner Group, PC (Leah M. Bojo) LI-PDA-NP to LI-PDA-NP, to change conditions of zoning Pending Nancy Estrada, 512-974-7617, nancy.estrada@austintexas.gov Planning Department Staff postponement request to March 26, 2024. Postponement Request: Motion to grant Staff’ request for postponement of this item to March 26, 2024 was approved on the consent agenda on the motion by Commissioner Woods, seconded by Commissioner Maxwell on a vote of 11-0. Chair Hempel and Commissioner Mushtaler absent. 5. Plan Amendment: NPA-2023-0010.02 - East 2nd Street - 2300 Block; District 3 Location: 109, 111, 113 Mildred Street and 2305, 2307 E. 2nd Street (Unit A), 2307 E. 2nd Street (Unit B), 2311 E. 2nd Street, Lady Bird Lake Watershed; Holly NP Area Owner/Applicant: Patrica Ann Pope; LaFayette 2109, LLC; and Isdale Investments, LLC; Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: Postponement Request: and Emily Kolb Isdale Armbrust & Brown, PLLC (Michael Whellan) Single Family to Mixed Use land use Pending Maureen Meredith, 512-974-2695, maureen.meredith@austintexas.gov Planning Department Staff postponement request to April 9, 2024. Motion to grant Staff’ request for postponement of this item to April 9, 2024 was approved on the consent agenda on the motion by Commissioner Woods, seconded by Commissioner Maxwell on a vote of 11-0. Chair Hempel and Commissioner Mushtaler absent. 6. Rezoning: Location: C14-2023-0110 - 1230 E. 38th 1/2 Street; District 9 1230 E. 38th 1/2 St, 1400 E. 38th 1/2 St., 1402 E. 38th 1/2 St.,1406 E. 38th 1/2 St., Boggy Creek Watershed; Upper Boggy Creek Neighborhood Planning Area Owner/Applicant: 38th Half St Holding LLC, 1230 E. 38th Half St Holding 2 LLC, Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: Cherrywood Austin LLC, 706 W 34th LLC, Nasteb Keystone Family LTD Drenner Group, P.C., (Amanda Swor) CS-MU-V-CO-NP to CS-MU-V-CO-NP (change of a condition of zoning - height) Recommended Jonathan Tomko, (512) 974-1057, jonathan.tomko@austintexas.gov Planning Department Public Hearing closed. Motion to grant Staff’s recommendation of CS-MU-V-CO-NP (change of a condition of zoning - height) combining district zoning for C14-2023-0110 - 1230 E. 38th 1/2 Street located at 1230 E. 38th 1/2 St, 1400 E. 38th 1/2 St., 1402 E. 38th 1/2 St.,1406 E. 38th 1/2 St was approved on the consent agenda on the motion by Commissioner Woods, seconded by Commissioner Maxwell on a vote of 11-0. Chair Hempel and Commissioner Mushtaler absent. 7. Rezoning: Location: C14-2023-0129 - Pinnacle Plaza; Districct 1 1617 and 1617 1/2 N. IH-35 Svrd NB and 1002 East 16th Street, Waller Creek Watershed; Central East Austin Neighborhood Planning Area (OCEAN) Owner/Applicant: Pinnacle UT, LP Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: Alice Glasco Consulting (Alice Glasco) CH-V-CO-NP to CH-PDA-NP Recommended Jonathan Tomko, (512) 974-1057, jonathan.tomko@austintexas.gov Planning Department Public Hearing closed. Motion to grant Staff’s recommendation of CH-PDA-NP combining district zoning, as amended, for C14-2023-0129 - Pinnacle Plaza located at 1617 and 1617 1/2 N. IH-35 Svrd NB and 1002 East 16th Street was approved on the consent agenda on the motion by Commissioner Woods, seconded by Commissioner Maxwell on a vote of 11-0. Chair Hempel and Commissioner Mushtaler absent. Conditions: Exhibit E Applicant and Neighborhood agreed upon conditions. Additionally following uses are prohibited : 1. 2. 3. 4. BUILDING MAINTENANCE SERVICES BUSINESS SUPPORT SERVICES INDOOR SPORTS AND RECREATION OUTDOOR ENTERTAINMENT 8. PUD C814-2014-0083.01 - Sunfield PUD 1901 Turnersville Road, Rinard Creek, Onion Creek, Plum Creek Watershed Owner/Applicant: Sunfield Investments LLC; Sunfield Development LLC (Ryan Burkhardt) Jackson Walker LLP (Pamela Madere) Amendment to permit industrial uses, reconfigure the location & massing of affordable housing units within residential portions of the PUD, increase impervious cover, request modifications to cut & fill requirements, and update provisions for water service. Pending Nancy Estrada, 512-974-7617, nancy.estrada@austintexas.gov Planning Department Staff postponement request to April 9, 2024 Amendment: Location: Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: Postponement Request: Motion to grant Staff’ request for postponement of this item to April 9, 2024 was approved on the consent agenda on the motion by Commissioner Woods, seconded by Commissioner Maxwell on a vote of 10-0. Chair Hempel and Commissioner Mushtaler absent. Commissioner Anderson recused due conflict with employment. 9. Historic Zoning: Location: Owner/Applicant: Historic Landmark Commission, applicant (owner-agreed); John C14H-2023-0136 - Green & White Grocery 1201 E. 7th St., Waller Creek Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: Cazares, owner Historic Landmark Commission TOD-NP to TOD-H-NP Recommend Kalan Contreras, 974-2727, kalan.contreras@austintexas.gov Planning Department Public Hearing closed. Motion to grant Staff’s recommendation of TOD-H-NP combining district zoning for C14H- 2023-0136 - Green & White Grocery located at 1201 E. 7th St. was approved on the consent agenda on the motion by Commissioner Woods, seconded by Commissioner Maxwell on a vote of 11-0. Chair Hempel and Commissioner Mushtaler absent. 10. Site Plan: Location: Owner/Applicant: David Elkins, Joseph Hood, Tina Hood Agent: Request: SP-2022-0536C - Kramer Condos 1517 Kramer Lane, Little Walnut Creek Watershed Civilitude, LLC (Estaban Gonzales) Compatibility Waiver - Reduce Setback for Intensive Recreation Use (Pool) from 50 feet to 25 feet Recommended Randall Rouda, (512) 974-3338, randall.rouda@austintexas.gov Development Services Department Staff Rec.: Staff: Public Hearing closed. Motion by Commissioner Johnson, seconded by Commissioner Maxwell to grant Staff’s recommendation for SP-2022-0536C - Kramer Condos located at 1517 Kramer Lane was approved on a vote of 8-3. Vice-Chair Azhar and Commissioners Haynes and Phillips voted nay. Chair Hempel and Commissioner Mushtaler absent. 11. Site Plan: Location: Owner/Applicant: Sudhakar Allada Agent: Request: SP-2022-0591C - Avalon Flats at Sixth 1808 W 6th St, Johnson Creek Staff Rec.: Staff: Rivera Engineering (Michael Rivera) Compatibility Waiver - Reduce Setback for improvements adjacent to single family Recommended Christine Barton-Holmes, 512-974-2788, christine.barton- holmes@austintexas.gov Development Services Department Motion to grant Neighborhood’s request for postponement of this item to March 26, 2024 was approved on the consent agenda on the motion by Commissioner Woods, seconded by Commissioner Maxwell on a vote of 11-0. Chair Hempel and Commissioner Mushtaler absent. Note: Item did not appear on March 26, 2024 agenda due to notice error. To be noticed for future meeting date. 12. Downtown Density Bonus: SP-2023-0437C - 506 West Location: Owner/Applicant: 506 West Avenue LP Agent: Request: 506, 508, and 508 ½ West Avenue, Lady Bird Lake Watershed Armburst & Brown (Richard T. Suttle Jr.) Conduct a public hearing and consider a recommendation on a request to exceed administrative allowance of 15:1 FAR to 20:1 FAR through the Downtown Density Bonus Program Recommended Jorge E. Rousselin, 512-974-2975, jorge.rousselin@austintexas.gov Planning Department Staff Rec.: Staff: Public Hearing closed. Motion by Commissioner Anderson, seconded by Commissioner Maxwell for SP-2023-0437C - 506 West located at 506, 508, and 508 ½ West Avenue was approved on a vote of 8-2. Commissioners Cox and Phillips voted nay. Commissioner Barrera-Ramirez abstained. Chair Hempel and Commissioner Mushtaler absent. 13. Right of Way Vacation: Location: Owner/Applicant: Johnson Special Land, LTD and TxDot Agent: Request: 2020-19548 LM - Right of Way Vacation Middle Fiskville Rd.; District 4 5600 Middle Fiskville Road. Christopher Bueckert Vacate a portion of Middle Fiskville Rd. approximately 13, 760 square feet. Recommended Christopher Buckert, 512-974-1780, christopher.bueckert@austintexas.gov Transportation and Public Works Staff Rec.: Staff: Public Hearing closed. Motion to grant Staff’s recommendation for 2020-19548 LM - Right of Way Vacation Middle Fiskville Rd located at 5600 Middle Fiskville Road. was approved on the consent agenda on the motion by Commissioner Woods, seconded by Commissioner Maxwell on a vote of 11-0. Chair Hempel and Commissioner Mushtaler absent. 14. Right of Way 2023-131541 LM - Right of Way Alley Vacation 64 1/2 Rainey St.; Vacation: District 9 Location: 64 1/2 Rainey Street, Urban Owner/Applicant: City of Austin (Parks and Recreation Department) Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: Joseph Fotinos Vacate approximately 1,074 square foot of paved developed alley. Recommended Joseph Fotinos, 512-978-4659, joseph.fotinos@austintexas.gov Transportation and Public Works Public Hearing closed. Motion to grant Staff’s recommendation for 2023-131541 LM - Right of Way Alley Vacation 64 1/2 Rainey St. located at 64 1/2 Rainey Street was approved on the consent agenda on the motion by Commissioner Woods, seconded by Commissioner Maxwell on a vote of 11-0. Chair Hempel and Commissioner Mushtaler absent. 15. Consent Agreement Amendment: Location: C12M-2023-0157 - Moore's Crossing Consent Agreement Amendment; District 2 (Limited Purpose) Southeastern Travis County east of FM 973 at the intersection of FM 973 and Elroy Road., Rinard Creek, Plum Creek, and Onion Creek Owner/Applicant: SRMC Investment, MC Joint Venture Agent: Request: Husch Blackwell LLP/Racy Haddad The applicant requests five changes made to the Consent Agreement. Increase the amount of reimbursements to the Developer from 70% to 100% for water infrastructure. Sara Groff, (512) 974-8074, sara.groff@austintexas.gov Planning Department Staff: Public Hearing closed. Motion to grant Staff’s recommendation for C12M-2023-0157 - Moore's Crossing Consent Agreement Amendment; District 2 (Limited Purpose) located at Southeastern Travis County east of FM 973 at the intersection of FM 973 and Elroy Road. was approved on the consent agenda on the motion by Commissioner Woods, seconded by Commissioner Maxwell on a vote of 11-0. Chair Hempel and Commissioner Mushtaler absent. 16. Comprehensive Equitable Transit-Oriented Development (ETOD) Typologies Plan Amendment: Request: Staff: Discussion and possible action recommending approval of the Equitable Transit Oriented Development Typologies as an attachment to the Imagine Austin Comprehensive Plan. Lucy Hall, (512) 978-1597, lucy.hall@austintexas.gov Planning Motion by Commissioner Haynes, seconded by Commissioner Woods to postpone this item to March 26, 2024 was approved on a vote of 11-0. Chair Hempel and Commissioner Mushtaler absent. 17. LDC C20-2024-001 - Onsite Water Reuse Amendment: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: Discussion and possible action to recommend amendmnents to City Code Title 25 (Land Development) to implement key conservation and reuse strategies from the Council-approved 2018 Water Forward, Integrated Water Resource Plan. No action required, Council waived Section 25-1-502 and approved the item as amended. Heather Cooke heather.cooke@austintexas.gov, 512-974-0083 Item disposed without action. ITEMS FROM THE COMMISSION 18. Discussion pertaining to upcoming Land Development Code amendments meetings. (Sponsors Vice Chair Azhar and Commissioner Woods) Item discussed and disposed. 19. Discussion and possible action appointing additional members to working group tasked with providing recommendations regarding South Central Waterfront Overlay. (Sponsors: Chair Hempel and Vice-Chair Azhar) Appointment of Commissioner Maxwell to South Central Waterfront Overlay working group was approved on a vote of 11-0. Chair Hempel and Commissioner Mushtaler absent. 20. Discussion and possible action appointing additional members to the Outreach and Procedure Working Group. (Sponsors Commissioners Phillips and Mushtaler) Item disposed without action. 21. Discussion and possible action appointing additional members to the City of Austin Buildings Working Group. (Sponsors: Chair Hempel and Vice-Chair Azhar) Item disposed without action. 22. Discussion and possible action establishing a working group tasked with providing recommendations. (Sponsors: Vice-Chair Azhar and Commissioner Maxwell) Motion by Vice-Chair Azhar, seconded by Commissioner Phillips to establish Budget Fiscal Year 24 – 25 working group and appoint Commissioner Woods and Maxwell was approved was approved on a vote of 11-0. Chair Hempel and Commissioner Mushtaler absent. BRIEFING 23. Equity-Based Preservation Plan Presenter: Cara Bertron, 512- 974-1446, cara.bertron@austintexas.gov, Planning Department Presentation provided by Cara Bertron, 512- 974-1446, cara.bertron@austintexas.gov, Planning Department NOMINATIONS 24. Nominate a member to serve on the Small Area Planning Joint Committee. Commissioner Skidmore was nominated to serve on the Small Area Planning Joint Committee approved on a vote of 11-0. Chair Hempel and Commissioner Mushtaler absent. BOARDS, COMMITTEES & WORKING GROUPS UPDATES 25. Codes and Ordinances Joint Committee – Update pertaining to recommendations to the Planning Commission regarding proposed amendments to the Land Development Code for which review is required under Section 25-1-502 (Amendment; Review); requests to initiate amendments to the Land Development Code under Section 25-1-501 (Initiation). (Sponsored by Chair Hempel, Vice-Chair Azhar and Commissioners: Anderson and Maxwell) Update provided by Vice-Chair Azhar. 26. Comprehensive Plan Joint Committee – Update regarding recommendations to the Planning Commission on issues relating to the comprehensive plan, including proposed amendments to the Comprehensive Plan; and implementation of the Comprehensive Plan, including policy directives or initiatives of the city council or the Planning Commission. (Sponsored by Commissioners: Cox, Haynes, Phillips and Johnson) Update provided by Commissioner Cox. 27. Joint Sustainability Committee - Update regarding recommendation and matters related to conservation and sustainability; and review City policies and procedures relevant to the Austin Community Climate Plan and the Austin Climate Equity Plan, including planning, implementation, community engagement, goal setting, and progress monitoring; promote close cooperation between the council, City management, City boards, commissions, committees, and taskforces, and individuals, institutions, and agencies concerned with the politics, procedures, and implementation of the Austin Community Climate Plan and the Austin Climate Equity Plan with the goal of coordinating all similar activities within the City and the community in order to secure the greatest public benefit; and forward to the city manager all advisory material that the joint committee provides to the council, the Office of Sustainability, City departments and offices, or City boards, commissions, committees, and task forces. (Sponsored by Commissioners Woods and Phillips) Update provided by Commissioner Phillips. 28. Small Area Planning Joint Committee – Update regarding recommendation and issues surrounding planning and zoning in areas such as downtown, corridors and centers, neighborhoods, the waterfront, planned unit developments, and transit oriented developments. (Sponsored by Commissioners: Barrera-Ramirez, Howard, Mushtaler) Update provided by Commissioner Howard. 29. South Central Waterfront Advisory Board - Update regarding continuity and communication among stakeholders and advocates as the South Central Waterfront Plan moves toward implementation and to provide recommendations to the city council regarding plan implementation. Section 2-1-172 of the City Code. (Sponsored by Chair Hempel and Commissioner Maxwell) Update provided by Commissioner Maxwell. 30. City of Austin Buildings Working Group – Update regarding possible recommendations in relation to evaluating City of Austin public buildings and related facilities.(Sponsored by Chair Hempel, Vice-Chair Azhar, and Maxwell) Update provided by Commissioner Azhar. 31. Outreach and Procedures Working Group - Update regarding possible recommendations to the in relation to outreach and procedure to better inform the public regarding matters reviewed and discussed by the Planning Commission. (Sponsored by Commissioners Haynes, Mushtaler and Phillips) Update provided by Commissioner Phillips 32. Land Development Code Amendments Working Group – Update on recommendations pertaining to upcoming Land Development Code Amendments. (Sponsors: Commissioners Azhar, Cox, Johnson, Haynes, Phillips, and Maxwell) No update provided. 33. South Central Waterfront Amendments Working Group – Update regarding possible recommendations to the South Central Waterfront Plan. (Sponsored by Chair Hempel and Commissioners Howard, Skidmore, Hempel, Mushtaler) No update provided. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Commissioner proposed future agenda items. Proposed item will not delve into the merits at the current meeting, but will be offered for initiation, discussion or possible recommendation at a future meeting.(Sponsored by Chair Hempel and Vice-Chair Azhar) Rezoning Humane Society Property – Commissioner Azhar and Woods Commissioner Cox, Mushtaler and Phillips – Public Information Act Vice-Chair Azhar adjourned the meeting without objection at 10:01 PM on Tuesday, March 12, 2024 The minutes were approved at the April 23rd, 2024 meeting on Commissioner Anderson’s motion, Commissioner Woods’ second on a 10-0 vote. Commissioners Cox, Mushtaler, and Phillips were off the dais.