Planning Commission Meeting Minutes August 13, 2024

Planning Commission – Aug. 13, 2024

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PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES TUESDAY, AUGUST 13, 2024 The Planning Commission convened in a regular meeting on Tuesday, August 13, 2024, at Austin City Hall, Council Chambers, Room 1001, 301 W. Second Street, Austin, TX. Chair Hempel called the Commission Meeting to order at 6:12 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Claire Hempel Awais Azhar Greg Anderson Nadia Barrera-Ramirez Adam Haynes Ryan Johnson Felicity Maxwell Danielle Skidmore Alice Woods Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Grayson Cox Jennifer Mushtaler Alberta Phillips Commissioners absent: Patrick Howard Ex-Officio Members in Attendance: Candace Hunter Ex-Officio Members in Attendance Remotely: PUBLIC COMMUNICATION None. Executive Liaison: Joi Harden, 512-974-1617 Staff Liaison: Ella Garcia, 512-978-0801 Attorney: Chrissy Mann, 512-974-2179 APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the regular meeting of the Planning Commission on July 9, 2024. The minutes from the meeting of July 9, 2024, were approved on the consent agenda on Vice Chair Azhar’s motion, Commissioner Woods’ second on a 12-0 vote. Commissioner Howard was absent. PUBLIC HEARINGS 2. Rezoning: Location: C814-2023-0057 - 200 E. Riverside PUD; District 9 200 East Riverside Drive, East Bouldin Creek and Lady Bird Lake Watersheds; Greater South River City Neighborhood Planning Area Owner/Applicant: Garwald Company, Inc. (Rogan Giles, President) Armbrust & Brown, PLLC (Richard T. Suttle, Jr.) Agent: L-NP to PUD-NP Request: Recommended, with conditions Staff Rec.: Sherri Sirwaitis, 512-974-3057, sherri.sirwaitis@austintexas.gov Staff: Planning Department The motion to approve Staff’s postponement request to September 10, 2024, was approved on the consent agenda on Vice Chair Azhar’s motion, Commissioner Woods’ second on a 12-0 vote. Commissioner Howard was absent. 3. 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 Neighborhood Planning Area 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 and Staff’s joint postponement request to August 27, was approved on the consent agenda on Vice Chair Azhar’s motion, Commissioner Woods’ second on a 12-0 vote. Commissioner Howard was absent. Executive Liaison: Joi Harden, 512-974-1617 Staff Liaison: Ella Garcia, 512-978-0801 Attorney: Chrissy Mann, 512-974-2179 4. 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 Planning Area 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 The motion to approve the Neighborhood’s and Staff’s joint postponement request to August 27, was approved on the consent agenda on Vice Chair Azhar’s motion, Commissioner Woods’ second on a 12-0 vote. Commissioner Howard was absent. 5. Plan Amendment: NPA-2023-0002.01 - Christ Church Planning; District 3 Location: 112 and 206 Medina St., 1001, 1005, 1010 E. 2nd St. and 105 San Marcos St., Waller Creek Watershed; East Cesar Chavez Neighborhood Planning Area Owner/Applicant: Christ Church of Central Austin Agent: Request: Thrower Design, LLC (Victoria Haase and Ron Thrower) Recreation and Open Space, Single Family and Civic to Mixed Use land use Recommended Maureen Meredith, 512-974-2695, maureen.meredith@austintexas.gov Planning Department Staff Rec.: Staff: The motion to close the public hearing was approved on Commissioner Johnson’s motion, Commissioner Maxwell’s second on a 10-0 vote. Commissioners Mushtaler and Phillips were off the dais. Commissioner Howard was absent. The motion to approve the Applicant’s request of Mixed Use land use as amended for NPA-2023-0002.01 - Christ Church Planning located at 112 and 206 Medina St., 1001, 1005, 1010 E. 2nd St. and 105 San Marcos Street was approved on Commissioner Johnson’s motion, Commissioner Maxwell’s second on an 8-4 vote. Those voting aye were Chair Hempel, Vice Chair Azhar, and Commissioners Anderson, Barrera-Ramirez, Johnson, Maxwell, Skidmore, and Woods. Those voting nay were Commissioners Cox, Haynes, Mushtaler, and Phillips. Executive Liaison: Joi Harden, 512-974-1617 Staff Liaison: Ella Garcia, 512-978-0801 Attorney: Chrissy Mann, 512-974-2179 6. Rezoning: Location: C14-2024-0010 - Christ Church Planning - SOUTH; District 3 112 Street, 1001, 1005, 1010 East 2nd Street and 105 San Marcos Street, Waller Creek Watershed; East Cesar Chavez Neighborhood Planning Area Owner/Applicant: Christ Church of Central Austin Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: Thrower Design, LLC (Ron Thrower & Victoria Haase) SF-3 to CS-MU-DB90-CO-NP (as amended) Staff recommends LR-MU-V-CO-NP Jonathan Tomko, 512-974-1057, jonathan.tomko@austintexas.gov Planning Department The motion to close the public hearing was approved on Commissioner Johnson’s motion, Commissioner Maxwell’s second on a 10-0 vote. Commissioners Mushtaler and Phillips were off the dais. Commissioner Howard was absent. The motion to amend the Applicant’s request was approved with the following friendly amendment on Vice Chair Azhar’s motion, Commissioners Wood’s second on an 8-1-2 vote. Those voting aye were Chair Hempel, Vice Chair Azhar, and Commissioners Anderson, Barrera-Ramirez, Haynes, Maxwell, Skidmore and Woods. Commissioner Mushtaler voted nay. Commissioners Johnson and Phillips abstained. Commissioner Cox was off the dais. Commissioner Howard was absent. The friendly amendment from Vice Chair Azhar was to prohibit a number of uses and make certain other uses conditional in the CS category. This was accepted by the maker of the motion and Commissioner Woods, who seconded the motion. The motion to approve the Applicant’s request CS-MU-DB90-CO-NP as amended for C14-2024-0010 - Christ Church Planning - SOUTH located at 112 Street, 1001, 1005, 1010 East 2nd Street and 105 San Marcos Street was approved on Commissioner Johnson’s motion, Commissioner Maxwell’s second on an 8-4 vote. Those voting aye were Chair Hempel, Vice Chair Azhar, and Commissioners Anderson, Barrera-Ramirez, Johnson, Maxwell, Skidmore, and Woods. Those voting nay were Commissioners Cox, Haynes, Mushtaler, and Phillips. Executive Liaison: Joi Harden, 512-974-1617 Staff Liaison: Ella Garcia, 512-978-0801 Attorney: Chrissy Mann, 512-974-2179 7. Rezoning: Location: C14-2024-0017 - Christ Church Planning - NORTH; District 3 206 Medina Street, 1010 and 1016 East 2nd Street, Waller Creek Watershed; East Cesar Chavez Neighborhood Planning Area Owner/Applicant: Christ Church of Central Austin Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: Thrower Design, LLC (Ron Thrower & Victoria Haase) SF-3 to CS-MU-V-CO-NP (as amended) Staff recommends LR-MU-V-CO-NP Jonathan Tomko, 512-974-1057, jonathan.tomko@austintexas.gov Planning Department The motion to close the public hearing was approved on Commissioner Johnson’s motion, Commissioner Maxwell’s second on a 10-0 vote. Commissioners Mushtaler and Phillips were off the dais. Commissioner Howard was absent. The motion to amend the Applicant’s request was approved with the following friendly amendment on Vice Chair Azhar’s motion, Commissioners Wood’s second on an 8-1-2 vote. Those voting aye were Chair Hempel, Vice Chair Azhar, and Commissioners Anderson, Barrera-Ramirez, Haynes, Maxwell, Skidmore and Woods. Commissioner Mushtaler voted nay. Commissioners Johnson and Phillips abstained. Commissioner Cox was off the dais. Commissioner Howard was absent. The friendly amendment from Vice Chair Azhar was to prohibit a number of uses and make certain other uses conditional in the CS category. This was accepted by the maker of the motion and Commissioner Woods, who seconded the motion. The motion to approve the Applicant’s request of CS-MU-V-CO-NP as amended for C14-2024-0017 - Christ Church Planning - NORTH located at 206 Medina Street, 1010 and 1016 East 2nd Street was approved on Commissioner Johnson’s motion, Commissioner Maxwell’s second on an 8-4 vote. Those voting aye were Chair Hempel, Vice Chair Azhar, and Commissioners Anderson, Barrera-Ramirez, Johnson, Maxwell, Skidmore, and Woods. Those voting nay were Commissioners Cox, Haynes, Mushtaler, and Phillips. Location: 8. Plan Amendment: NPA-2023-0005.01 - Montopolis-Fairway Mixed Use; District 3 6202, 6204 Caddie Street; 1600, 1604, 1606, 1608, 1610, 1612, and 1614 Montopolis Drive; 6205, 6211, 6215 Fairway Street, Country Club East Watershed; Montopolis Neighborhood Planning Area Owner/Applicant: 3rd Angle Developments LLC & 1614 Montopolis LLC (Ben S. Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: Cobos) Thrower Design, LLC (Ron Thrower & Victoria Haase) Single Family and Civic to Mixed Use Recommended Maureen Meredith, 512-974-2695, maureen.meredith@austintexas.gov Planning Department The motion to close the public hearing was approved on Vice Chair Azhar’s motion, Commissioner Skidmore’s second on an 11-0 vote. Commissioner Phillips was off the dais. Commissioner Howard was absent. The motion to approve Staff’s recommendation of Mixed Use for NPA-2023-0005.01 - Montopolis-Fairway Mixed Use located at 6202, 6204 Caddie Street; 1600, 1604, Executive Liaison: Joi Harden, 512-974-1617 Staff Liaison: Ella Garcia, 512-978-0801 Attorney: Chrissy Mann, 512-974-2179 1606, 1608, 1610, 1612, and 1614 Montopolis Drive was approved on Commissioner Johnson’s motion, Commissioner Mushtaler’s second on a 9-2-1 vote. Those voting aye were Chair Hempel, Vice Chair Azhar, and Commissioners Anderson, Haynes, Johnson, Maxwell, Mushtaler, Skidmore, and Woods. Commissioners Barrera- Ramirez and Cox voted nay. Commissioner Phillips abstained. Commissioner Howard was absent. 9. Rezoning: Location: C14-2024-0015 - Montopolis-Fairway Mixed Use; District 3 6202, 6204 Caddie Street; 1600, 1604, 1606, 1608, 1610, 1612, and 1614 Montopolis Drive; 6205, 6211, 6215 Fairway Street, Country Club East Watershed; Montopolis Neighborhood Planning Area Owner/Applicant: 3rd Angle Developments LLC & 1614 Montopolis LLC (Ben S. Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: Cobos) Thrower Design, LLC (Ron Thrower & Victoria Haase) SF-3-NP & GR-NP to CS-DB90-NP Staff recommends GR-DB90-NP Cynthia Hadri, 512-974-7620, cynthia.hadri@austintexas.gov Planning Department The motion to close the public hearing was approved on Vice Chair Azhar’s motion, Commissioner Skidmore’s second on an 11-0 vote. Commissioner Phillips was off the dais. Commissioner Howard was absent. The motion to approve Staff’s recommendation of CS-DB90-NP for C14-2024-0015 - Montopolis-Fairway Mixed Use located at 6202, 6204 Caddie Street; 1600, 1604, 1606, 1608, 1610, 1612, and 1614 Montopolis Drive was approved on Commissioner Johnson’s motion, Commissioner Mushtaler’s second on a 9-2-1 vote. Those voting aye were Chair Hempel, Vice Chair Azhar, and Commissioners Anderson, Haynes, Johnson, Maxwell, Mushtaler, Skidmore, and Woods. Commissioners Barrera- Ramirez and Cox voted nay. Commissioner Phillips abstained. Commissioner Howard was absent. 10. Plan Amendment: NPA-2024-0024.01 - 2700 Gracy Farms Lane; District 7 2700 & 2700 1/2 Gracy Farms Lane, Walnut Creek Watershed; North Burnet/Gateway Neighborhood Planning Area Location: Owner/Applicant: KREA, LLC Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: Drenner Group, PC (Amanda Swor) Mixed Use to High Density Mixed Use land use Recommended Maureen Meredith, 512-974-2695, maureen.meredith@austintexas.gov Planning Department The motion to approve Staff’s recommendation of High-Density Mixed-Use land use for NPA-2024-0024.01 - 2700 Gracy Farms Lane located at 2700 & 2700 1/2 Gracy Farms Lane was approved on the consent agenda on Vice Chair Azhar’s motion, Commissioner Woods’ second on a 12-0 vote. Commissioner Howard was absent. Executive Liaison: Joi Harden, 512-974-1617 Staff Liaison: Ella Garcia, 512-978-0801 Attorney: Chrissy Mann, 512-974-2179 11. Rezoning: Location: C14-2024-0005 - 2700 Gracy Farms; District 7 2700 Gracy Farms Lane and 2700 ½ Gracy Farms Lane, Walnut Creek Watershed; North Burnet/Gateway Neighborhood Planning Area Owner/Applicant: KREA, LLC Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: Drenner Group, PC (Amanda Swor) NBG-NR-NP to NBG-CMU-Midway(CMU-M)-NP Recommended Sherri Sirwaitis, 512-974-3057, sherri.sirwaitis@austinTexas.gov Planning Department The motion to approve Staff’s recommendation of NBG-CMU-Midway (CMU-M)-NP for C14-2024-0005 - 2700 Gracy Farms located at 2700 Gracy Farms Lane and 2700 ½ Gracy Farms Lane was approved on the consent agenda on Vice Chair Azhar’s motion, Commissioner Woods’ second on a 12-0 vote. Commissioner Howard was absent. 12. Plan Amendment: NPA-2024-0026.02.SH - 204 East Rundberg Lane; District 4 204 East Rundberg Lane, Little Walnut Creek Watershed; North Lamar Combined Neighborhood Planning Area Location: Owner/Applicant: Estate of Majid Hemmasi D.B.A. DRFM Investment, Luan Duy Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: Nguyen, Trustee of the Luan Duy Nguyen Revocable Management Trust, Luan Duy Nguyen, Trustee of the Doan-Nghiem Thi Nguyen Revocable Management Trust Drenner Group, PC (Drew Raffaele) Single Family and Neighborhood Mixed Use to Mixed Use Recommended Tyler Tripp, 512-974-3362, tyler.tripp@austintexas.gov Planning Department The motion to approve Staff’s recommendation of Mixed Use for NPA-2024- 0026.02.SH - 204 East Rundberg Lane located at 204 East Rundberg Lane was approved on the consent agenda on Vice Chair Azhar’s motion, Commissioner Woods’ second on a 12-0 vote. Commissioner Howard was absent. 13. Rezoning: Location: C14-2024-0067.SH - 204 East Rundberg Lane; District 4 204 East Rundberg Lane, Little Walnut Creek Watershed; North Lamar Combined Neighborhood Planning Area Owner/Applicant: Estate of Majid Hemmasi D.B.A. DRFM Investment, Luan Duy Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: Nguyen, Trustee of the Luan Duy Nguyen Revocable Management Trust, Luan Duy Nguyen, Trustee of the Doan-Nghiem Thi Nguyen Revocable Management Trust Drenner Group, PC (Drew Raffaele) LR-V-NP, SF-3-NP to GR-MU-V-NP Recommended Sherri Sirwaitis, 512-974-3057, sherri.sirwaitis@austintexas.gov Planning Department The motion to approve Staff’s recommendation of GR-MU-V-NP for C14-2024- 0067.SH - 204 East Rundberg Lane located at 204 East Rundberg Lane was approved on the consent agenda on Vice Chair Azhar’s motion, Commissioner Woods’ second on a 12-0 vote. Commissioner Howard was absent. Executive Liaison: Joi Harden, 512-974-1617 Staff Liaison: Ella Garcia, 512-978-0801 Attorney: Chrissy Mann, 512-974-2179 14. Rezoning: Location: C14-2023-0139 - Oak Creek Village - Phase 2; District 3 2302 Durwood Street and 2324 Wilson Street, East Bouldin Creek Watershed; Bouldin Creek Neighborhood Planning Area Owner/Applicant: 2018 Austin OCV , LLC (Rene Campos) Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: Armbrust & Brown, PLLC (Michael Whellan) MF-6-CO-NP to MF-6-NP Recommended Cynthia Hadri, 512-974-7620, cynthia.hadri@austintexas.gov Planning Department The motion to approve Staff’s recommendation of MF-6-NP for C14-2023-0139 - Oak Creek Village - Phase 2 located at 2302 Durwood Street and 2324 Wilson Street was approved on the consent agenda on Vice Chair Azhar’s motion, Commissioner Woods’ second on a 12-0 vote. Commissioner Howard was absent. 15. Rezoning: Location: C14-2024-0023 - 4507 Menchaca Road; District 5 4505, 4507 & 4507 1/2 Menchaca Road, Williamson Creek Watershed; South Austin Combined Neighborhood Planning Area Owner/Applicant: JBHR Project 16 LP (Nic Andreani) Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: HD Brown Consulting (Amanda Brown) LO-NP to LR-NP Recommended Marcelle Boudreaux, 512-974-8094, marcelle.boudreaux@austintexas.gov Planning Department The motion to include a conditional overlay in Staff’s recommendation to restrict drive through uses was approved on Commissioner Mushtaler’s motion and Commissioner Maxwell’s second on a 12-0 vote. Commissioner Howard was absent. The motion to approve Staff’s recommendation of LR-NP as amended for C14-2024- 0023 - 4507 Menchaca Road located at 4505, 4507 & 4507 1/2 Menchaca Road was approved on the consent agenda on Vice Chair Azhar’s motion, Commissioner Woods’ second on a 12-0 vote. Commissioner Howard was absent. 16. Rezoning: Location: C14-2024-0080 - 5931 Dillard Circle Rezoning; District 4 5931 and 6003 1/2 Dillard Circle, Waller Creek & Tannehill Branch Watershed; Highland Neighborhood Planning Area Owner/Applicant: Montwalk Holdings LTD Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: HD Brown Consulting (Amanda Brown) CS-MU-V-CO-NP to CS-MU-V-CO-DB90-NP Recommended Cynthia Hadri, 512-974-7620, cynthia.hadri@austintexas.gov Planning Department The motion to deny the Neighborhood’s postponement request to September 10, 2024, failed on Commissioner Johnson’s motion, Commissioner Woods’ second on a 6-5-1 vote. Those voting aye were Vice Chair Azhar and Commissioners Anderson, Barrera-Ramirez, Johnson, Maxwell, and Woods. Those voting nay were Chair Hempel and Commissioners Cox, Haynes, Phillips, and Skidmore. Commissioner Mushtaler abstained. Commissioner Howard was absent. Executive Liaison: Joi Harden, 512-974-1617 Staff Liaison: Ella Garcia, 512-978-0801 Attorney: Chrissy Mann, 512-974-2179 The motion to postpone to August 27, 2024, failed on Commissioner Cox’s motion, Chair Hempel’s second on a 6-6 vote. Those voting aye were Chair Hempel and Commissioner Cox, Haynes, Mushtaler, Phillips, and Skidmore. Those voting nay were Vice Chair Azhar and Commissioners Anderson, Barrera-Ramirez, Johnson, Maxwell, and Woods. Commissioner Howard was absent. The motion to close the public hearing was approved on Commissioner Woods’ motion, Vice Chair Azhar’s second on an 11-0 vote. Commissioners Phillips was off the dais. Commissioner Howard was absent. The motion to approve Staff’s recommendation of CS-MU-V-CO-DB90-NP for C14- 2024-0080 - 5931 Dillard Circle Rezoning located at 5931 and 6003 1/2 Dillard Circle was approved on Commissioner Johnson’s motion, Commissioner Skidmore’s second on a 9-3 vote. Those voting aye were Chair Hempel, Vice Chair Azhar, and Commissioners Anderson, Barrera-Ramirez, Johnson, Maxwell, Phillips, Skidmore, and Woods. Those voting nay were Commissioners Cox, Haynes, and Mushtaler. Commissioner Howard was absent. 17. Rezoning: Location: C14-2024-0075 - 9012 Research; District 4 9000, 9010, 9012, 9014, 9014 1/2 Research Boulevard, Little Walnut Creek Watershed; Crestview/Wooten Combined Neighborhood Planning Area Owner/Applicant: Austin Home Center Associates Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: Armbrust & Brown, PLLC (Michael J. Whellan) CS-NP, CS-1-CO-NP to CS-1-MU-V-CO-DB90-NP Recommended Sherri Sirwaitis, 512-974-3057, sherri.sirwaitis@austintexas.gov Planning Department The motion to approve Staff’s recommendation of CS-1-MU-V-CO-DB90-NP for C14- 2024-0075 - 9012 Research located at 9000, 9010, 9012, 9014, 9014 1/2 Research Boulevard was approved on the consent agenda on Vice Chair Azhar’s motion, Commissioner Woods’ second on a 12-0 vote. Commissioner Howard was absent. 18. Rezoning: Location: C14-2024-0105 - FM 969; District 1 6314 & 6400 FM 969, Walnut Creek Watershed; East MLK Combined Neighborhood Planning Area Owner/Applicant: 6400 FM 969, LLC (Case Lowry) Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: CS-MU-V-NP to CS-MU-V-DB90-NP Recommended Marcelle Boudreaux, 512-974-8094 Planning Department The motion to approve Staff’s recommendation of CS-MU-V-DB90-NP for C14-2024- 0105 - FM 969 located at 6314 & 6400 FM 969 was approved on the consent agenda on Vice Chair Azhar’s motion, Commissioner Woods’ second on a 12-0 vote. Commissioner Howard was absent. Executive Liaison: Joi Harden, 512-974-1617 Staff Liaison: Ella Garcia, 512-978-0801 Attorney: Chrissy Mann, 512-974-2179 19. Rezoning: Location: C14-2023-0135 - 1500 & 1600 Royal Crest; District 3 1500 and 1600 Royal Crest Drive, Lady Bird Lake Watershed; East Riverside/Oltorf Combined Neighborhood Planning Area Owner/Applicant: 1500 Royal Crest LP (Anthony Clarke) Agent: Request: Drenner Group, PC (Amanda Swor) East Riverside Corridor (ERC-Urban Residential Subdistrict) to East Riverside Corridor (ERC-Corridor Mixed Use Subdistrict) and to increase the maximum building height up to 160 feet through participation in a density bonus program. Recommended Nancy Estrada, 512-974-7617, nancy.estrada@austintexas.gov Planning Department Staff Rec.: Staff: The motion to approve Staff’s recommendation of East Riverside Corridor (ERC- Corridor Mixed Use Subdistrict) and to increase the maximum building height up to 160 feet through participation in a density bonus program for C14-2023-0135 - 1500 & 1600 Royal Crest located at 1500 and 1600 Royal Crest Drive was approved on the consent agenda on Vice Chair Azhar’s motion, Commissioner Woods’ second on a 12- 0 vote. Commissioner Howard was absent. 20. Rezoning: Location: C14-2024-0072 - Garza II; District 8 6515 ½ & 6367 ½ S Mopac Expressway Service Road NB, 4109 ½ & 4101 ½ Sabio Drive and 6316 Legado Lane, Williamson Creek Watershed; Oak Hill Combined (East Oak Hill) Neighborhood Planning Area Owner/Applicant: Brandywine Garza Office I, LP, (Kyle McDonald) Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: Drenner Group, PC (Dave Anderson) GR-MU-CO-NP to GR-MU-V-CO-NP Recommended Nancy Estrada, 512-974-7617, nancy.estrada@austintexas.gov Planning Department The motion to approve Staff’s recommendation of GR-MU-V-CO-NP for C14-2024- 0072 - Garza II located at 6515 ½ & 6367 ½ S Mopac Expressway Service Road NB, 4109 ½ & 4101 ½ Sabio Drive and 6316 Legado Lane was approved on the consent agenda on Vice Chair Azhar’s motion, Commissioner Woods’ second on a 12-0 vote. Commissioner Howard was absent. 21. Rezoning: Location: C14-2024-0088 - OTX Design; District 5 1907 Forestglade Drive, Williamson Creek Watershed; South Austin Combined (South Menchaca) Neighborhood Planning Area Owner/Applicant: Destino View, LLC Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: Jessica Cotsonas SF-3 to LO-MU-NP Recommended Beverly Villela, 512-978-0740, beverly.villela@austintexas.gov Planning Department The motion to approve Staff’s recommendation of LO-MU-NP for C14-2024-0088 - OTX Design located at 1907 Forestglade Drive was approved on the consent agenda on Vice Chair Azhar’s motion, Commissioner Woods’ second on a 12-0 vote. Commissioner Howard was absent. Executive Liaison: Joi Harden, 512-974-1617 Staff Liaison: Ella Garcia, 512-978-0801 Attorney: Chrissy Mann, 512-974-2179 22. Rezoning: Location: C814-82-006.02(83) - Lake Austin Commons PUD Amendment; District 9 1717 West 6th Street and 506 Campbell Street, Lady Bird Lake Watershed and Johnson Creek Watershed; Old West Austin Neighborhood Planning Area Owner/Applicant: 1717 Hartland Plaza LP Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: Armbrust & Brown, PLLC (Richard T. Suttle, Jr.) PUD-NP to PUD-NP (change a condition of zoning) Recommended Jonathan Tomko, 512-974-1057, jonathan.tomko@austintexas.gov Planning Department The motion to approve the Neighborhood’s postponement request to September 10, 2024, was approved on the consent agenda on Vice Chair Azhar’s motion, Commissioner Woods’ second on a 12-0 vote. Commissioner Howard was absent. 23. Rezoning: Location: C14-2024-0066 - 1500 Crossing Place; District 3 1300 1/2, 1400, 1500, 1500 1/2, 1600 1/2, 1700 1/2, and 1706 1/2, Crossing Place, Country Club West Watershed; East Riverside/Oltorf Combined (Pleasant Valley) Neighborhood Planning Area Owner/Applicant: 1500 Crossing Place Apartments, LLC Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: Armbrust & Brown, PLLC (Michael J. Whellan) ERC-UR to ERC-CMU Recommended Jonathan Tomko, 512-974-1057, jonathan.tomko@austintexas.gov Planning Department The motion to approve Staff’s recommendation of ERC-CMU for C14-2024-0066 - 1500 Crossing Place located at 1300 1/2, 1400, 1500, 1500 1/2, 1600 1/2, 1700 1/2, and 1706 1/2, Crossing Place was approved on the consent agenda on Vice Chair Azhar’s motion, Commissioner Woods’ second on a 12-0 vote. Commissioner Howard was absent. 24. Rezoning: Location: C14-2024-0081 - 830 Airport DB90 Rezoning; District 3 830 and 838 Airport Boulevard; 917 and 923 Shady Lane, Boggy Creek Watershed; Govalle/Johnston Terrace Combined Neighborhood Planning Area (Govalle) Owner/Applicant: 838 Airport 2017, LP Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: Armbrust & Brown, PLLC (Michael J. Whellan) CS-MU-V-CO-NP to CS-MU-V-CO-DB90-NP Recommended Jonathan Tomko, 512-974-1057, jonathan.tomko@austintexas.gov Planning Department The motion to approve Staff’s recommendation of CS-MU-V-CO-DB90-NP for C14- 2024-0081 - 830 Airport DB90 Rezoning located at 830 and 838 Airport Boulevard; 917 and 923 Shady Lane was approved on the consent agenda on Vice Chair Azhar’s motion, Commissioner Woods’ second on a 12-0 vote. Commissioner Howard was absent. Executive Liaison: Joi Harden, 512-974-1617 Staff Liaison: Ella Garcia, 512-978-0801 Attorney: Chrissy Mann, 512-974-2179 25. Consent C12M-2024-0015 - Sunfield MUD Consent Agreement Agreement Amendment: Location: Owner/Applicant: Sunfield Investments LLC; Sunfield Development LLC (Ryan 1420 S. Turnersville Road, Plum Creek Watershed Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: Burkhardt) Jackson Walker L.L.P. (Pameral Madere) The applicant proposes to amend provisions of the Consent Agreement relating to the removal of restrictions on the percentage of reimbursement the developer can obtain for water and wastewater projects; allowing the developer to obtain reimbursement for road projects; allowing the developer to seek future cost participation from City Council for the Far South Pressure Zone water reservoir; and updating the water service plan. Recommended Sara Groff, 512-974-8074, sara.groff@austintexas.gov Planning Department The motion to close the public hearing was approved on Vice Chair Azhar’s motion, Commissioner Wood’ second on an 8-0 vote. Commissioners Anderson, Haynes, Mushtaler, and Phillips was off the dais. Commissioner Howard was absent. The motion to approve Staff’s recommendation to amend provisions of the Consent Agreement relating to the removal of restrictions on the percentage of reimbursement the developer can obtain for water and wastewater projects; allowing the developer to obtain reimbursement for road projects; allowing the developer to seek future cost participation from City Council for the Far South Pressure Zone water reservoir; and updating the water service plan for C12M-2024- 0015 - Sunfield MUD Consent Agreement located at 1420 S. Turnersville Road was approved on Vice Chair Azhar’s motion, Commissioner Johnson’s second on a 8-0 vote. Commissioners Anderson and Haynes recused. Commissioner Mushtaler and Phillips were off the dais. Commissioner Howard was absent. C814-2014-0083.01 - Sunfield PUD; District 5 1901 Turnersville Road, Rinard Creek, Onion Creek, Plum Creek Watershed Owner/Applicant: Sunfield Investments LLC; Sunfield Development LLC (Ryan Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: Burkhardt) Jackson Walker L.L.P. (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 servic Recommended Nancy Estrada, 512-974-7617, nancy.estrada@austintexas.gov Planning Department The motion to approve Staff’s recommendation of an 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 26. PUD Amendment: Location: Executive Liaison: Joi Harden, 512-974-1617 Staff Liaison: Ella Garcia, 512-978-0801 Attorney: Chrissy Mann, 512-974-2179 Amendment: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: Amendments: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: requirements, and update provisions for water service with the recommendations of the Environmental Commission for C814-2014-0083.01 - Sunfield PUD located at 1901 Turnersville Road was approved on the consent agenda on Vice Chair Azhar’s motion, Commissioner Woods’ second on a 10-0 vote. Commissioners Anderson and Haynes recused. Commissioner Howard was absent. 27. LDC C20-2023-026 - Live Music and Creative Space Bonus Phase 2 Amend City Code Title 25 (Land Development) to create a new Creative District combining district with provisions for creative space and music venue preservation, modified site requirements, and density bonuses for affordable creative space. Recommended Donald E Jackson, 512-974-2214, donalde.jackson@austintexas.gov Economic Development The motion to approve Staff’s postponement request to September 10, 2024, was approved on the consent agenda on Vice Chair Azhar’s motion, Commissioner Woods’ second on a 12-0 vote. Commissioner Howard was absent. 28. Local International Residential Code and International Building Code Present the recommended local amendments for both the International Residential (IRC) and International Building (IBC) codes, discuss the single stair resolution. Stair chair demonstration. Recommended Jessica Lopez, 512-978-4661, jessica.lopez@austintexas.gov Todd Wilcox, todd.wilcox@austintexas.gov Developement Services Department The motion to extend the meeting to 11 p.m. was approved on Chair Hempel’s motion, Vice Chair Azhar’s second on an 8-0 vote. Commissioners Anderson, Haynes, Mushtaler, and Phillips were off the dais. Commissioner Howard was absent. The motion to close the public hearing was approved on Vice Chair Azhar’s motion, Commissioner Woods’ second on an 10-0 vote. Commissioners Mushtaler and Phillips were off the dais. Commissioner Howard was absent. The motion to extend the meeting to 11:30 p.m. was approved on Chair Hempel’s motion, Vice Chair Azhar’s second on an 8-1 vote. Those voting aye were Chair Hempel, Vice Chair Azhar, and Commissioners Anderson, Haynes, Johnson, Maxwell, Skidmore, and Woods. Commissioner Cox voted nay. Commissioners Barrera-Ramirez, Mushtaler, and Phillips were off the dais. Commissioner Howard was absent. Executive Liaison: Joi Harden, 512-974-1617 Staff Liaison: Ella Garcia, 512-978-0801 Attorney: Chrissy Mann, 512-974-2179 The motion to extend the meeting to midnight was approved on Chair Hempel’s motion, Vice Chair Azhar’s second on an 8-2 vote. Those voting aye were Chair Hempel, Vice Chair Azhar, and Commissioners Anderson, Barrera-Ramirez, Johnson, Maxwell, Skidmore, and Woods. Commissioners Cox and Haynes voted nay. Commissioners Mushtaler and Phillips were off the dais. Commissioner Howard was absent. The motion to postpone by Commissioner Cox failed due to lack of a second. The motion to postpone to August 27, 2024, was approved on Commissioner Maxwell’s motion, Chair Hempel’s second, on a 10-0 vote. Commissioners Mushtaler and Phillips were off the dais. Commissioner Howard was absent. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 29. Select a primary and alternate representative to serve on the Joint Sustainability Committee. Sponsors: Chair Hempel, Vice Chair Azhar, and Commissioner Woods. No action was taken. WORKING GROUP/COMMITTEE UPDATES 30. 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 was given by Chair Hempel. 31. 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 was given by Commissioner Haynes. 32. 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, Executive Liaison: Joi Harden, 512-974-1617 Staff Liaison: Ella Garcia, 512-978-0801 Attorney: Chrissy Mann, 512-974-2179 City departments and offices, or City boards, commissions, committees, and task forces. (Sponsored by Commissioners Woods and Phillips) No update was given. 33. 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 and Howard) Update was given by Commissioner Barrera-Ramirez. 34. 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 was given by Commissioner Maxwell. 35. 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 was given by Vice Chair Azhar. 36. 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 Cox, Haynes, and Phillips) Update was given by Commissioner Cox. 37. 2024 Technical Building Code Updates Working Group – Update on discussions on proposed technical code updates and amendments (Sponsors: Commissioners Maxwell, Cox, Anderson, Skidmore, and Johnson) Update was given by Commissioner Maxwell. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Discussion and action to establish a working group for governance to update the rules of procedure. Sponsors: Chair Hempel and Commissioner Johnson. Discussion and action to select a meeting date for a special called meeting. Sponsors: Chair Hempel and Vice Chair Azhar. Briefing on the results of density bonus 90 (DB90) cases that have been approved by city council. Sponsors: Commissioners Cox and Haynes. Executive Liaison: Joi Harden, 512-974-1617 Staff Liaison: Ella Garcia, 512-978-0801 Attorney: Chrissy Mann, 512-974-2179 Briefing on the notification process for public hearings. Sponsors: Commissioners Johnson and Woods. Chair Hempel adjourned the meeting at 11:52 p.m. without objection. The minutes were approved at the September 10, 2024, meeting on Vice Chair Azhar’s motion, Commissioner Skidmore’s second on an 11-0 vote. Commissioners cox and Howard were absent. Executive Liaison: Joi Harden, 512-974-1617 Staff Liaison: Ella Garcia, 512-978-0801 Attorney: Chrissy Mann, 512-974-2179