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Briefing on Density Bonus 90 (DB90) Eric Thomas, Division Manager 2022 City Council adopted Ordinance No. 20220609-080, creating a second tier of the VMU program, referred to as VMU2, which allowed for increased height in exchange for increased community benefits. City Council adopted Ordinance No. 20221201-055, creating an incentive program that allows residential uses in commercial zoning districts, referred to as Residential in Commercial, which allowed for the construction of residential uses in exchange for increased community benefits. Ordinance No. 20220609-080, Ordinance No. 20221201-055, and Ordinance No. 20221201-056 were invalidated. Background 2023 2024 City Council adopted Ordinance No. 20240229-073 on an 8-2 vote, which created the Density Bonus 90 (DB90) combining district and density bonus program with requirements and incentives mirroring VMU2 provisions. Prior to the adoption, the Planning Commission recommended DB90 on a vote of 8-3-1 in February. City Council adopted Ordinance No. 20240829-158 on a 9-0 vote, which amended regulations applicable to the Density Bonus 90 (DB90) combining district. Prior to the adoption, the Planning Commission recommended the DB90 amendments on a vote of 9-1 in July. 2 Requirements and Incentives  Affordability – Rental: – 10% of units set-aside affordable to 50% Median Family Income (MFI); OR – 12% of units set-aside affordable to 60% MFI – Ownership: – 12% of units set-aside affordable to 80% MFI i. Requirements for ownership units may be satisfied by a fee in-lieu of on-site units  Mix of Uses – Requirements for pedestrian-oriented commercial uses – Floors beyond the second must be residential  Site Development Standards – Exemptions from standards include the following: – Minimum site area requirements – Maximum floor area ratio – Maximum building coverage – Minimum street side yard setback and interior yard setback – Minimum front yard setback – Article 10 Compatibility Standards Subchapter C  Height – 30 ft in additional height from the base zone up to a maximum of 90 ft 3 DB90 Cases – Total  56 Cases Total  27 New Cases  24 City-Initiated Cases  5 Amended Cases City- Initiated 43% New 48% Amended 9% Case Types 4 DB90 Cases – Total  56 Cases Total  26 Cases In-Process  29 Cases Closed  1 Case Withdrawn D10 4% D1 12% D9 21% D8 2% D7 5% D5 9% D4 13% D2 7% D3 27% Cases per Council District 5 DB90 Cases – Total  56 Cases Total  26 Cases In-Process  29 Cases Closed  1 Case Withdrawn Closed In-Process Withdrawn 6 DB90 Cases – New  27 New Cases  19 Cases In-Process  7 Cases Closed  1 Case Withdrawn D10 4% D1 11% D9 26% D5 11% D4 15% D2 7% D3 26% Cases per Council District 7 DB90 Cases – New  27 New Cases  19 Cases In-Process  7 Cases Closed  1 Case Withdrawn Closed In-Process Withdrawn 8 DB90 Cases – City-Initiated  24 City-Initiated Cases  6 Cases In-Process  18 Cases Closed D10 4% D1 17% D9 17% D8 4% D7 8% D5 4% D4 13% D2 8% D3 25% Cases per Council District 9 DB90 Cases – City-Initiated  24 City-Initiated Cases  6 Cases In-Process  18 Cases Closed Closed In-Process 10 DB90 Cases – Amended  5 Amended Cases  1 Case In-Process  4 Cases Closed D3 40% D9 20% D7 20% D5 20% Cases per Council District 11 DB90 Cases – Amended  5 Amended Cases  1 Case In-Process  4 Cases Closed Closed In-Process 12 DB90 Cases Received Per Month in 2024 14 12 10 8 6 4 2 0 Cases Received 13 DB90 Cases – Staff Recommendation  Partner discipline review comments – Transportation and Public Works, Austin Water, Environmental, Austin Fire Department, Parks and Recreation, Site Plan, Comprehensive Planning  Planning Principles  Proximity to public transportation – Diversity of options – Frequency of service 14 DB90 Cases – Staff Recommendation  Existing zoning context  Zoning case history for site and surrounding area  Existing street and sidewalk characteristics  Input from additional City resources – Economic Development, Housing, AISD, Urban Design, etc. 15 Contact Us  Eric Thomas, Division Manager Eric.Thomas@austintexas.gov, (512) 974-7940 16 Thank You