01 Draft Meeting Minutes May 13, 2025 — original pdf

Backup

PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR CALLED MEETING TUESDAY, MAY 13, 2025 The Planning Commission convened in a regular meeting on Tuesday, May 13, 2025, at Austin City Hall, Council Chambers, Room 1001, 301 W. Second Street, in Austin, Texas. Chair Azhar called the Planning Commission Meeting to order at 6:06 p.m. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance: Awais Azhar Alice Woods Imad Ahmed Joshua Hiller Anna Lan Felicity Maxwell Adam Powell Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Greg Anderson Nadia Barrera-Ramirez Casey Haney Commissioners Absent: Claire Hempel Patrick Howard Danielle Skidmore Ex-Officio Members in Attendance: Jessica Cohen Ex-Officio Members Absent: TC Broadnax Candace Hunter Richard Mendoza 1 APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Planning Commission regular meeting Tuesday, April 22, 2025. The minutes from the meeting of April 22, 2025, were approve on the consent agenda on Commissioner Maxwell’s motion, Vice Chair Woods’ second, on a 10-0 vote. Commissioners Hempel, Howard, Skidmore were absent. PUBLIC HEARINGS 2. Plan Amendment: NPA-2025-0025.01 - Oak Hill Apartments; District 8 Location: 5526 West US 290 Highway WB, Barton Creek Watershed - Barton Creek Zone; Oak Hill Combined (East Oak Hill) Neighborhood Planning Area Owner/Applicant: 5205 Acquisitions, LLC Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: Monte F. James, Attorney Neighborhood Commerical to Mixed Use land use Recommended Maureen Meredith, 512-974-2695, maureen.meredith@austintexas.gov Planning Department The motion to approve Staff’s recommendation of Mixed Use land use for NPA-2025- 0025.01 - Oak Hill Apartments, located at 5526 West US 290 Highway WB, was approved on the consent agenda on Commissioner Maxwell’s motion, Vice Chair Woods’ second, on a 10-0 vote. Commissioners Hempel, Howard, Skidmore were absent. 3. Rezoning: Location: C14-2025-0038 - Oak Hill Apartments; District 8 5526 West US 290 Highway WB, Barton Creek Watershed - Barton Creek Zone; Oak Hill Combined (East Oak Hill) Neighborhood Planning Area Owner/Applicant: 5205 Acquisitions, LLC (Manny Farahani) Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: Monte F. James, Attorney GR-CO-NP to GR-MU-V-CO-DB90-NP Staff recommends GR-V-CO-DB90-NP Marcelle Boudreaux, 512-974-8094, marcelle.boudreaux@austintexas.gov Planning Department The motion to approve Staff’s recommendation of GR-V-CO-DB90-NP for C14-2025- 0038 - Oak Hill Apartments, located at 5526 West US 290 Highway WB, was approved on the consent agenda on Commissioner Maxwell’s motion, Vice Chair Woods’ second, on a 10-0 vote. Commissioners Hempel, Howard, Skidmore were absent. 2 4. Plan Amendment: NPA-2025-0019.01.SH - Waverly North; District 9 Location: 3710 Cedar Street, Central Austin Combined Neighborhood Planning Area; Waller Creek Owner/Applicant: Austin Groups for the Elderly Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: O-SDA Industries (Abby Tatkow) Civic to Multifamily Residential land use Recommended Maureen Meredith, 512-974-2695, maureen.meredith@austintexas.gov Planning Department The motion to approve the Neighborhood’s postponement request to May 27, 2025, was approved on the consent agenda on Commissioner Maxwell’s motion, Vice Chair Woods’ second, on a 10-0 vote. Commissioners Hempel, Howard, Skidmore were absent. 5. Rezoning: Location: C14-2025-0034.SH - Waverly North; District 9 3710 Cedar Street, Central Austin Combined Neighborhood Planning Area; Waller Creek Owner/Applicant: Austin Groups for the Elderly Agent: Request: O-SDA Industries (Abby Tatkow) SF-3-H-NCCD-NP and SF-3-NCCD-NP to MF-4-H-NCCD-NP and MF-4-NCCD-NP Recommended Jonathan Tomko, 512-974-1057, jonathan.tomko@austintexas.gov Planning Department Staff Rec.: Staff: The motion to approve the Neighborhood’s postponement request to May 27, 2025, was approved on the consent agenda on Commissioner Maxwell’s motion, Vice Chair Woods’ second, on a 10-0 vote. Commissioners Hempel, Howard, Skidmore were absent. 6. Plan Amendment: NPA-2024-0020.01 - 6201 Crow Lane; District 2 Location: 6201 Crow Lane, Williamson Creek; South Congress Combined (Sweetbriar) Owner/Applicant: Comal Bluff, LLC Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: Metcalfe Wolff Stuart & Williams, LLC Mixed Use/Office to Mixed Use Staff recommends Neighborhood Mixed Use Maureen Meredith, 512-974-2695, maureen.meredith@austintexas.gov Planning Department The motion to approve the Applicant’s postponement request to May 27, 2025, was approved on the consent agenda on Commissioner Maxwell’s motion, Vice Chair Woods’ second, on a 10-0 vote. Commissioners Hempel, Howard, Skidmore were absent. 3 7. Rezoning: Location: C14-2024-0168 - 6201 Crow Lane; District 2 6201 Crow Lane, Williamson Creek Watershed; Sweetbriar Neighborhood Planning Area Owner/Applicant: Comal Bluff LLC (Patricia Smith) Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: Metcalfe Wolff Stuart & Williams (Katherine Nicely) LO-MU-NP to LR-MU-CO-NP Recommended Beverly Villela, Beverly Villela, beverly.villela@austintexas.gov Planning Department The motion to approve the Applicant’s postponement request to May 27, 2025, was approved on the consent agenda on Commissioner Maxwell’s motion, Vice Chair Woods’ second, on a 10-0 vote. Commissioners Hempel, Howard, Skidmore were absent. 8. Plan Amendment: NPA-2024-0018.02 - 6817 & 6901 N. Lamar; District 4 Location: 6801, 6817 and 6901 N. Lamar Boulevard, Waller Creek Watershed; Brentwood/Highland Combined (Highland) Neighborhood Planning Area and the Lamar Blvd/Justin Lane TOD Station Area Plan (SAP) Owner/Applicant: Jimmy Nassour and Parkview Partners Ltd. & Parkview Partners II, Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: Ltd. Drenner Group, PC (Leah M.Bojo, AICP) To amend the Lamar Boulevard/Justin Lane Transit Oriented Development (TOD) Station Area Plan (SAP) by changing the maximum building height on the property from 60 ft to 160 ft by participating in the Density Bonus. Recommended Maureen Meredith, 512-974-2695, maureen.meredith@austintexas.gov Planning Department The motion to approve Staff’s recommendation to amend the Lamar Boulevard/Justin Lane Transit Oriented Development (TOD) Station Area Plan (SAP) by changing the maximum building height on the property from 60 ft to 160 ft by participating in the Density Bonus for NPA-2024-0018.02 - 6817 & 6901 N. Lamar, located at 6801, 6817 and 6901 N. Lamar Boulevard, was approved on the consent agenda on Commissioner Maxwell’s motion, Vice Chair Woods’ second, on a 10-0 vote. Commissioners Hempel, Howard, Skidmore were absent. 4 9. Rezoning: Location: C14-2024-0152 - 6817 & 6901 N. Lamar; District 4 6801, 6817 and 6901 N. Lamar Boulevard, Waller Creek Watershed; Brentwood/Highland Combined (Highland) Neighborhood Planning Area and the Lamar Blvd/Justin Lane TOD Regulating Plan Owner/Applicant: Jimmy Nassour and Parkview Partners Ltd. & Parkview Partners II, Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: Ltd. Drenner Group, PC (Leah Bojo) TOD-NP(TOD Mixed Use Subdistrict) to TOD-NP(TOD Mixed Use Subdistrict), to change a conditon of zoning Recommended Sherri Sirwaitis, 512-974-3057, sherri.sirwaitis@austintexas.gov Planning Department The motion to approve Staff’s recommendation of TOD-NP(TOD Mixed Use Subdistrict), to change a conditon of zoning, for C14-2024-0152 - 6817 & 6901 N. Lamar, located at 6801, 6817 and 6901 N. Lamar Boulevard, was approved on the consent agenda on Commissioner Maxwell’s motion, Vice Chair Woods’ second, on a 10-0 vote. Commissioners Hempel, Howard, Skidmore were absent. 10. Rezoning: Location: C14-2025-0044 - 1700 South Congress; District 9 1700 South Congress Avenue, East Bouldin Creek Watershed; Bouldin Creek Neighborhood Planning Area Owner/Applicant: DCW Properties, Ltd. (Susan Helgren) Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: Armbrust & Brown, PLLC (Richard T. Suttle, Jr.) CS-V-CO-ETOD-DBETOD-NP to CS-1-V-CO-ETOD-DBETOD-NP Recommended Marcelle Boudreaux, 512-974-8094, marcelle.boudreaux@austintexas.gov Planning Department The motion to approve Staff’s recommendation of CS-1-V-CO-ETOD-DBETOD-NP for C14-2025-0044 - 1700 South Congress, located at 1700 South Congress Avenue, was approved on the consent agenda on Commissioner Maxwell’s motion, Vice Chair Woods’ second, on a 10-0 vote. Commissioners Hempel, Howard, Skidmore were absent. 11. Rezoning: Location: C14-2025-0042 - 9117 Northgate Rezone; District 4 9117 Northgate Boulevard, North Austin Civic Association Neighborhood Planning Area; Little Walnut Creek Watershed Owner/Applicant: Nuraminco Inc., Abdul Patel Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: Land Answers, Tamara Mitchell GO-CO-NP to GR-CO-NP Recommended Sherri Sirwaitis, 512-974-3057, sherri.sirwaitis@austintexas.gov Planning Department The motion to approve the Neighborhood’s postponement request to May 27, 2025, was approved on the consent agenda on Commissioner Maxwell’s motion, Vice Chair Woods’ second, on a 10-0 vote. Commissioners Hempel, Howard, Skidmore were absent. 5 12. Rezoning: Location: C14-2024-0163 - 1700 South Lamar; District 9 1700 S. Lamar Blvd., 1401 & 1509 Collier St., West Bouldin Creek Watershed Owner/Applicant: SL 1700 South Lamar LP (John Kiltz) Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: Land Use Solutions (Michele Haussmann) CS-V, LO, and SF-3 to CS-V-DB90 Applicant Postponement Request to June 24, 2025 Marcelle Boudreaux, 512-974-8094, marcelle.boudreaux@austintexas.gov Planning Department The motion to approve the Applicant’s postponement request to June 24, 2025, was approved on the consent agenda on Commissioner Maxwell’s motion, Vice Chair Woods’ second, on a 10-0 vote. Commissioners Hempel, Howard, Skidmore were absent. 13. Rezoning: Location: C814-2008-0165.01 - East Riverside PUD Amendment #1; District 9 222 E. Riverside Drive, East Bouldin Creek and Lady Bird Lake Watersheds; Greater South River City Neighborhood Plan Area Owner/Applicant: CWS Riverside Square LP (Mary Ellen Barlow, Vice President) Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: Armbrust & Brown, PLLC (Richard T. Suttle, Jr.) PUD to PUD, to change a condition of zoning Recommended Sherri Sirwaitis, 512-974-3057, sherri.sirwaitis@austintexas.gov Planning Department The motion to approve Staff’s recommendation of PUD, to change a condition of zoning, for C814-2008-0165.01 - East Riverside PUD Amendment #1, located at 222 E. Riverside Drive, was approved on the consent agenda on Commissioner Maxwell’s motion, Vice Chair Woods’ second, on a 10-0 vote. Commissioners Hempel, Howard, Skidmore were absent. 14. Rezoning: Location: C814-06-0109.03 - Lakeshore PUD Amendment #3; District 3 2101-2407 1/2 South Lakeshore Blvd; 1201-1401 1/2 Tinnin Ford Rd; 2200-2518 Elmont Dr; 2200-2300 1/2 Waterloo City Ln; 1401-1405 1/2 Violet Crown Ln; 2300-2316 1/2 Oracle Way,1201 and 1201 1/2 Lady Bird Ln, Lady Bird Lake and Country Club West Watersheds; East Riverside/Oltorf Combined (Riverside) Neighborhood Planning Area Owner/Applicant: Oracle America, Inc. Agent: Request: Armbrust & Brown, PLLC (Richard T. Suttle, Jr.) ERC and PUD-NP to PUD-NP (change conditions of zoning, including permitted uses, and site development regulations) Staff Postponement Request to May 27, 2025 Jonathan Tomko, 512-974-1057, jonathan.tomko@austintexas.gov Planning Department Staff Rec.: Staff: The motion to approve Staff’s postponement request to May 27, 2025, was approved on the consent agenda on Commissioner Maxwell’s motion, Vice Chair Woods’ second, on a 10-0 vote. Commissioners Hempel, Howard, Skidmore were absent. 6 15. LDC Amendment: C20-2025-001 - Amendments to the East Riverside Corridor Location: Regulating Plan; District 3 East of Interstate 35 along the East Riverside Dr. to East Ben White Blvd., East Riverside Corridor Regulating Plan - 1201 Tinnin Ford Road Owner/Applicant: City of Austin - Planning Department Request: Conduct a public hearing and consider a recommendation to amend City Code Title 25 to amend the East Riverside Corridor Regulating Plan (ERC) to remove the property at 1201 Tinnin Ford Road from the ERC Regulating Plan and to change the boundary of the ERC Regulating Plan. Recommended Jorge E. Rousselin, 512-974-2975, jorge.rousselin@austintexas.gov Planning Department Staff Rec.: Staff: The motion to approve Staff’s postponement request to May 27, 2025, was approved on the consent agenda on Commissioner Maxwell’s motion, Vice Chair Woods’ second, on a 10-0 vote. Commissioners Hempel, Howard, Skidmore were absent. 16. Downtown SP-2023-0494C - 701 W. 6th St. Density Bonus: Location: 701 and 709 West 6th Street and 512 Rio Grande Street, Shoal Creek Watershed; Downtown Austin Plan Owner/Applicant: 701 West 6th Owner LP Agent: Request: Armburst & Brown, PLLC (Richard T. Suttle Jr.) Conduct a public hearing and consider a recommendation on a request to exceed administrative allowance of 15:1 FAR to 30:1 FAR through the Downtown Density Bonus Program Recommended Jorge E. Rousselin, 512-974-2975, jorge.rousselin@austintexas.gov Planning Department Staff Rec.: Staff: The motion to approve Staff’s recommendation to conduct a public hearing and consider a recommendation on a request to exceed administrative allowance of 15:1 FAR to 30:1 FAR through the Downtown Density Bonus Program, to change a condition of zoning, for SP-2023-0494C - 701 W. 6th St., located at 701 and 709 West 6th Street and 512 Rio Grande Street, was approved on the consent agenda on Commissioner Maxwell’s motion, Vice Chair Woods’ second, on a 10-0 vote. Commissioners Hempel, Howard, Skidmore were absent. 7 17. Downtown SP-2024-0238C - 305 W. MLK – Home2 Density Bonus: Location: 305, 307, and 309 West Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard, Shoal Creek Watershed; Downtown Austin Plan Owner/Applicant: PA Hospitality – Austin Downtown, LP Agent: Request: Thrower Design (Victoria Haase) Conduct a public hearing and consider a recommendation on a request to exceed administrative allowance of 8:1 FAR to 11:1 FAR through the Downtown Density Bonus Program Recommended Jorge E. Rousselin, 512-974-2975, jorge.rousselin@austintexas.gov Planning Department Staff Rec.: Staff: The public hearing was closed on Commissioner Maxwell’s motion, Vice Chair Woods’ second, on a 10-0 vote. Commissioners Hempel, Howard, Skidmore were absent. The motion to postpone to May 27, 2025, was approved on Commissioner Anderson’s motion, Commissioner Barrera-Ramirez’s second, on a 9-1 vote. Commissioner Hiller voted nay. Commissioners Hempel, Howard, Skidmore were absent. 18. CUP & EV Variances: Location: SP-2022-1368D - Williamson Creek Interceptor; District 2 5404 E William Cannon Dr, Williamson Creek Watershed; Franklin Park, East Congress, West Congress Owner/Applicant: City of Austin, Capital Delivery Services, Craig McColloch Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: CAS CONSULTING AND SERVICES, INC., Cece Oestrick, (512) 836-2388 The applicant is proposing a gravity wastewater interceptor. A Land Use Commission Environmental Variance is required from LDC 25-8- 261(E) for a utility line to be located parallel to and within the inner half of the CWQZ. An LUC variance is also required from 25-8-341 for cut over 4 feet. This project goes through lots zoned P (Public) and is greater than one acre in size; therefore, a Conditional Use Permit may be required, according to the Land Development Code (Section 25-2-625). Recommended Meg Greenfield, 512-836-2388, meg.greenfield@austintexas.gov Development Services Department The motion to approve Staff’s recommendation which states that the applicant is proposing a gravity wastewater interceptor. A Land Use Commission Environmental Variance is required from LDC 25-8-261(E) for a utility line to be located parallel to and within the inner half of the CWQZ. An LUC variance is also required from 25-8- 341 for cut over 4 feet. This project goes through lots zoned P (Public) and is greater than one acre in size; therefore, a Conditional Use Permit may be required, according to the Land Development Code (Section 25-2-625) for SP-2022-1368D - Williamson Creek Interceptor, located at 5404 E William Cannon Dr, was approved on the consent agenda on Commissioner Maxwell’s motion, Vice Chair Woods’ second, on a 10-0 vote. Commissioners Hempel, Howard, Skidmore were absent. 8 19. Imagine Austin: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: Imagine Austin PC FY25-26 CIP Memo of Recommendations Submit to the city manager, no later than May 31, 2025 the provided CPJC approved memo of recommended capital improvements, which in the opinion of the commission are necessary or desirable to implement the adopted comprehensive plan or element or portion thereof during the forthcoming five-year period. Recommended April Geruso, 512-974-9364, april.geruso@austintexas.gov Planning Department Christopher Crain, 512-974-8041, christopher.crain@austintexas.gov Planning Department The motion to approve Staff’s recommendation to submit to the city manager, no later than May 31, 2025 the provided CPJC approved memo of recommended capital improvements, which in the opinion of the commission are necessary or desirable to implement the adopted comprehensive plan or element or portion thereof during the forthcoming five-year period for Imagine Austin PC FY25-26 CIP Memo of Recommendations was approved on the consent agenda on Commissioner Maxwell’s motion, Vice Chair Woods’ second, on a 10-0 vote. Commissioners Hempel, Howard, Skidmore were absent. 20. Plan Amendment: NPA-2025-0019.02 - UNO Update Location: West of the University of Texas, East of Lamar Boulevard, South of 29th Street and North of Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard, Central Austin Combined Neighborhood; Shoal Creek & Waller Creek Owner/Applicant: City of Austin City of Austin Agent: Amend the Central Austin Combined Neighborhood Plan, an element Request: of the Imagine Austin Comprehensive Plan, to change the future land use map for approximately 196 acres of property generally located west of the University of Texas, east of Lamar Boulevard, south of 29th Street and north of Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard from Mixed Use to High Density Mixed Use land use. Staff Recommendation: To grant High Density Mixed Use land use. Applicant: City of Austin. City Staff: Paul Ray Books, 512-978-1315 Recommended Alan Pani, 512-974-8084, alan.pani@austintexas.gov Planning Department Paul Books, 512-978-1315, paul.books@austintexas.gov Parks and Recreation Department Staff Rec.: Staff: The public hearing was closed on Commissioner Ahmed’s motion, Commissioner Powell’s second, on a 9-0 vote. Commissioner Haney was off the dais. Commissioners Hempel, Howard, Skidmore were absent. The motion to approve amendments 3-5, 7, 9-13, and 16-19, which can be found linked in back up, was approved on Commissioner Ahmed’s motion, Commissioner Lan’s second, on a 10-0 vote. Commissioners Hempel, Howard, Skidmore were absent. 9 The motion to approve a General Amendment to City Code Chapter 4-18 which states, early lease renewals and new leases should be limited to no earlier than 5 months from the renewed lease or move-in date, except for group residential use, was approved on Chair Azhar’s motion, Commissioner Powell’s second, on a 10-0 vote. Commissioners Hempel, Howard, Skidmore were absent. The motion to approve a General Amendment to City Code Chapter 4-18 which states to, require walkway and common area lighting, peepholes or door viewers, and deadbolt locks on each dwelling unit door in accordance with Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) standards, was approved on Chair Azhar’s motion, Vice Chair Woods’ second, on a 10-0 vote. Commissioners Hempel, Howard, Skidmore were absent. The motion to approve a General Amendment to expand language on: • Lighting – Specify to include public and semi-public spaces • Fencing visibility (lower or non-solid) • Expanded controlled access to beyond individual doors to lockable gates or card access • Require maintenance, regular upkeep, and rapid cleanup of public areas to encourage local stewardship and discourage crime • Request staff to work with SafeHorns to add language that would enhance safety standards was approved on Commissioner Lan’s motion, Chair Azhar’s second, on a 10-0 vote. Commissioners Hempel, Howard, Skidmore were absent. The motion to approve an amendment to the draft ordinance to, require that in all developments in UNO, regardless of subdistrict, at least 75 percent of the building frontage along the principal street and on the ground floor of a building must contain one or more local uses and must comply with the dimensional requirements found in Section 4.3.3.C in Subchapter E (Design Standards and Mixed Use). A lobby serving a use other than a pedestrian-oriented local use is not counted as a pedestrian oriented local use. This requirement is waived for developments that include transit-supportive infrastructure or a grocery store that is 2,500 sq ft or more or group residential uses. When calculating the net length of the building frontage the following shall be excluded: emergency exits, required utility connections, and any other service component required by the building or other codes and requirements, was approved on Vice Chair Woods’ motion, Commissioner Lan’s second, on a 10-0 vote. Commissioners Hempel, Howard, Skidmore were absent. 10 The motion to approve an amendment to the draft ordinance which states, transit- supportive infrastructure may be required by the Director of Transportation and Public Works Department in any development in DBUNO, as necessary. If an applicant provides transit supportive infrastructure, the affordability requirement is reduced by two percent. The director of the Housing Department is authorized to reduce the affordability requirement by more than two percent if the director of the Housing Department and the director of Transportation and Public Works agree that the value of the transit supportive infrastructure is greater than or equal to the value of the reduction. The director of the Housing Department may not reduce the affordability requirement to less than one residential unit or the equivalent of the fee- in-lieu for one ownership unit, was approved on Chair Azhar’s motion, Commissioner Maxwell’s second, on a 10-0 vote. Commissioners Hempel, Howard, Skidmore were absent. The motion to approve an amendment to the draft ordinance to, include language to work with the local transit agency to determine the appropriate transit-supportive infrastructure and expand the language on transit modes to include fixed rail, buses, bike share, micro transit, and transit plazas, was approved on Commissioner Lan’s motion, Chair Azhar’s second, on a 10-0 vote. Commissioners Hempel, Howard, Skidmore were absent. There was a motion by Commissioner Anderson, seconded by Commissioner Ahmed, to keep the proposed commission amendment, which can be found linked in backup, but retaining staff’s recommended 600-foot heights where mapped by staff while keeping all other proposed changes in the amendment. There was a substitute motion from Commissioner Maxwell, seconded by Vice Chair Woods, to amend the proposed 130-foot. of height on the Drag/Guadalupe, map can be found linked in backup, to 180-feet. This motion failed on a 3-5-3 vote. Those voting aye were Vice Chair Woods and Commissioners Maxwell and Powell. Those voting nay were Chair Azhar and Commissioners Ahmed, Anderson, Haney, and Hiller. Commissioner Barrera-Ramirez and Laz abstained. Commissioners Hempel, Howard, and Skidmore were absent. The motion to approve an amendment to the draft ordinance to, keep the proposed commission amendment, which can be found linked in backup, but retaining staff’s recommended 600-foot heights where mapped by staff while keeping all other proposed changes in the amendment, failed on Commissioner Anderson’s motion, Commissioner Ahmed’s second, on a 6-4 vote. Those voting aye were Commissioners Ahmed, Anderson, Barrera-Ramirez, Haney, Hiller, and Lan. Those voting nay were Chair Azhar, Vice Chair Woods, and Commissioners Maxwell and Powell. Commissioners Hempel, Howard, and Skidmore were absent. The motion to approve an amendment to the draft ordinance to establish subdistrict boundaries and heights based on working group recommended amendment as modified to reincorporate staff’s 600-foot Transit Core Subdistrict except for sites fronting Guadalupe between 27th and 21st street fronting Guadalupe, which would have a maximum height of 300-feet., was approved on Commissioner Anderson’s motion, 11 Commissioner Ahmed’s second, on a 7-1-2 vote. Those voting aye were Commissioners Ahmed, Anderson, Barrera-Ramirez, Haney, Hiller, Maxwell, and Powell. Vice Chair Woods and Commissioner Lan voted nay. Chair Azhar abstained. Commissioners Hempel, Howard, and Skidmore were absent. The motion to approve an amendment to the draft ordinance to revise affordability requirements for the subdistricts: • Max Height 420’ – Ownership: 10% units at 80%MFI OR FIL; Rental up to 300’ height: 20% bedrooms or 10% units at 50% MFI (No FIL); Rental between 300’ and 420’ height: 15% bedrooms or 7.5% units at 50% MFI (No FIL) • Max Height 175’ – Ownership 10% units at 80%MFI OR FIL; Rental: 20% bedrooms or 10% units at 50% MFI (No FIL) AND MATCH TO DBETOD • Inner West, Max Height 130’ – Ownership 10% units at 80%MFI OR FIL; Rental: 20% bedrooms or 10% units at 50% MFI (No FIL) • Outer West, Max Height 130’ – Ownership 10% units at 80%MFI OR FIL; Rental: 10% units at 50% MFI (No FIL) • Max Height 90’ – Ownership 10% units at 80%MFI OR FIL; Rental: 10% units at 50% MFI (No FIL) was approved on Vice Chair Wood’s motion, Commissioner Ahmed’s second, on a 7-0- 2 vote. Those voting aye were Vice Chair Woods and Commissioner Ahmed, Barrera- Ramirez, Haney, Hiller, Maxwell, and Powell. Chair Azhar and Commissioner Lan abstained. Commissioner Anderson was off the dais. Commissioners Hempel, Howard, and Skidmore were absent. The motion to approve a General Amendment to, align bicycle parking requirements with previous recommendations from the Urban Transportation Commission and incentivize bikeshare facilities, where possible, was approve on Commissioner Maxwell’s motion, Commissioner Powell’s second, on a 9-0 vote. Commissioner Anderson was off the dais. Commissioners Hempel, Howard, and Skidmore were absent. The motion to extend the meeting to 10:30 p.m. was approved on Chair Azhar’s motion, Vice Chair Woods’ second, on a 9-0 vote. Commissioner Anderson was off the dais. Commissioners Hempel, Howard, and Skidmore were absent. The motion to approve an amendment to expand applicability boundaries of the Drag/Guadalupe (130-feet) subdistrict of UNO to the boundaries of Lamar to the West, MLK to the South, Guadalupe to the East, and 29th Street to the North with the exception of areas already within other UNO subdistricts, was approved on Commissioner Ahmed’s motion, Commissioner Hiller’s second, on a 7-2 vote. Those voting aye were Chair Azhar, Vice Chair Woods, and Commissioner Ahmed, Haney, Hiller, Maxwell, and Powell. Commissioners Barrera-Ramirez and Lan voted nay. Commissioners Hempel, Howard, and Skidmore were absent. 12 The motion to approve an amendment to add language into section K of the proposed draft ordinance to include “the minimum lot area is 2,500 square feet,” was approved on Commissioner Powell’s motion, Vice Chair Woods’ second, on a 9-0 vote. Commissioner Anderson was off the dais. Commissioners Hempel, Howard, and Skidmore were absent. The motion to approve a General Amendment to continue to align the areas outside of and within UNO to maximize affordability and usability for residents and property owners going forward, was approved on Commissioner Maxwell’s motion, Commissioner Hiller’s second, on a 9-0 vote. Commissioner Anderson was off the dais. Commissioners Hempel, Howard, and Skidmore were absent. The motion to approve a General Amendment to request Austin City Council and city staff set out a process to consider changes similar to UNO north of campus, and in other areas adjacent to higher educational institutions with the aim of expanding housing options for students and others, including affordable options, and engage with relevant stakeholders, was approved on Chair Azhar’s motion, Commissioner Powell’s second, on a 9-0 vote. Commissioner Anderson was off the dais. Commissioners Hempel, Howard, and Skidmore were absent. The motion to approve Staff’s recommendation to amend the Central Austin Combined Neighborhood Plan, an element of the Imagine Austin Comprehensive Plan, to change the future land use map for approximately 196 acres of property generally located west of the University of Texas, east of Lamar Boulevard, south of 29th Street and north of Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard from Mixed Use to High Density Mixed Use land use, was approved on Vice Chair Woods’ motion, Commissioner Maxwell’s second, on a 9-0 vote. Commissioner Anderson was off the dais. Commissioners Hempel, Howard, and Skidmore were absent. 21. Rezoning: Location: C20-2024-010 - UNO Update West of the University of Texas, East of Lamar Boulevard, South of 29th Street and North of Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard Owner/Applicant: City of Austin City of Austin Agent: Conduct a public hearing to approve an ordinance amending City Code Request: Title 25 (Land Development) by rezoning approximately 269 acres generally located west of the University of Texas, east of Lamar Boulevard, south of 29th Street and north of Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard to include DBUNO combining district. Staff Recommendation: To grant Density Bonus University Neighborhood Overlay (DBUNO) combining district. Recommended Alan Pani, 512-974-8084, alan.pani@austintexas.gov Planning Department Paul Books, 512-978-1315, paul.books@austintexas.gov Parks and Recreation Department Staff Rec.: Staff: 13 The public hearing was closed on Commissioner Ahmed’s motion, Commissioner Powell’s second, on a 9-0 vote. Commissioner Haney was off the dais. The public hearing was closed on Commissioner Ahmed’s motion, Commissioner Powell’s second, on a 9-0 vote. Commissioner Haney was off the dais. Commissioners Hempel, Howard, Skidmore were absent. The motion to approve amendments 3-5, 7, 9-13, and 16-19, which can be found linked in back up, was approved on Commissioner Ahmed’s motion, Commissioner Lan’s second, on a 10-0 vote. Commissioners Hempel, Howard, Skidmore were absent. The motion to approve a General Amendment to City Code Chapter 4-18 which states, early lease renewals and new leases should be limited to no earlier than 5 months from the renewed lease or move-in date, except for group residential use, was approved on Chair Azhar’s motion, Commissioner Powell’s second, on a 10-0 vote. Commissioners Hempel, Howard, Skidmore were absent. The motion to approve a General Amendment to City Code Chapter 4-18 which states to, require walkway and common area lighting, peepholes or door viewers, and deadbolt locks on each dwelling unit door in accordance with Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) standards, was approved on Chair Azhar’s motion, Vice Chair Woods’ second, on a 10-0 vote. Commissioners Hempel, Howard, Skidmore were absent. The motion to approve a General Amendment to expand language on: • Lighting – Specify to include public and semi-public spaces • Fencing visibility (lower or non-solid) • Expanded controlled access to beyond individual doors to lockable gates or card access • Require maintenance, regular upkeep, and rapid cleanup of public areas to encourage local stewardship and discourage crime • Request staff to work with SafeHorns to add language that would enhance safety standards was approved on Commissioner Lan’s motion, Chair Azhar’s second, on a 10-0 vote. Commissioners Hempel, Howard, Skidmore were absent. 14 The motion to approve an amendment to the draft ordinance to, require that in all developments in UNO, regardless of subdistrict, at least 75 percent of the building frontage along the principal street and on the ground floor of a building must contain one or more local uses and must comply with the dimensional requirements found in Section 4.3.3.C in Subchapter E (Design Standards and Mixed Use). A lobby serving a use other than a pedestrian-oriented local use is not counted as a pedestrian oriented local use. This requirement is waived for developments that include transit-supportive infrastructure or a grocery store that is 2,500 sq ft or more or group residential uses. When calculating the net length of the building frontage the following shall be excluded: emergency exits, required utility connections, and any other service component required by the building or other codes and requirements, was approved on Vice Chair Woods’ motion, Commissioner Lan’s second, on a 10-0 vote. Commissioners Hempel, Howard, Skidmore were absent. The motion to approve an amendment to the draft ordinance which states, transit- supportive infrastructure may be required by the Director of Transportation and Public Works Department in any development in DBUNO, as necessary. If an applicant provides transit supportive infrastructure, the affordability requirement is reduced by two percent. The director of the Housing Department is authorized to reduce the affordability requirement by more than two percent if the director of the Housing Department and the director of Transportation and Public Works agree that the value of the transit supportive infrastructure is greater than or equal to the value of the reduction. The director of the Housing Department may not reduce the affordability requirement to less than one residential unit or the equivalent of the fee- in-lieu for one ownership unit, was approved on Chair Azhar’s motion, Commissioner Maxwell’s second, on a 10-0 vote. Commissioners Hempel, Howard, Skidmore were absent. The motion to approve an amendment to the draft ordinance to, include language to work with the local transit agency to determine the appropriate transit-supportive infrastructure and expand the language on transit modes to include fixed rail, buses, bike share, micro transit, and transit plazas, was approved on Commissioner Lan’s motion, Chair Azhar’s second, on a 10-0 vote. Commissioners Hempel, Howard, Skidmore were absent. There was a motion by Commissioner Anderson, seconded by Commissioner Ahmed, to keep the proposed commission amendment, which can be found linked in backup, but retaining staff’s recommended 600-foot heights where mapped by staff while keeping all other proposed changes in the amendment. There was a substitute motion from Commissioner Maxwell, seconded by Vice Chair Woods, to amend the proposed 130-foot. of height on the Drag/Guadalupe, map can be found linked in backup, to 180-feet. This motion failed on a 3-5-3 vote. Those voting aye were Vice Chair Woods and Commissioners Maxwell and Powell. Those voting nay were Chair Azhar and Commissioners Ahmed, Anderson, Haney, and Hiller. Commissioner Barrera-Ramirez and Laz abstained. Commissioners Hempel, Howard, and Skidmore were absent. 15 The motion to approve an amendment to the draft ordinance to, keep the proposed commission amendment, which can be found linked in backup, but retaining staff’s recommended 600-foot heights where mapped by staff while keeping all other proposed changes in the amendment, failed on Commissioner Anderson’s motion, Commissioner Ahmed’s second, on a 6-4 vote. Those voting aye were Commissioners Ahmed, Anderson, Barrera-Ramirez, Haney, Hiller, and Lan. Those voting nay were Chair Azhar, Vice Chair Woods, and Commissioners Maxwell and Powell. Commissioners Hempel, Howard, and Skidmore were absent. The motion to approve an amendment to the draft ordinance to establish subdistrict boundaries and heights based on working group recommended amendment as modified to reincorporate staff’s 600-foot Transit Core Subdistrict except for sites fronting Guadalupe between 27th and 21st street fronting Guadalupe, which would have a maximum height of 300-feet., was approved on Commissioner Anderson’s motion, Commissioner Ahmed’s second, on a 7-1-2 vote. Those voting aye were Commissioners Ahmed, Anderson, Barrera-Ramirez, Haney, Hiller, Maxwell, and Powell. Vice Chair Woods and Commissioner Lan voted nay. Chair Azhar abstained. Commissioners Hempel, Howard, and Skidmore were absent. The motion to approve an amendment to the draft ordinance to revise affordability requirements for the subdistricts: • Max Height 420’ – Ownership: 10% units at 80%MFI OR FIL; Rental up to 300’ height: 20% bedrooms or 10% units at 50% MFI (No FIL); Rental between 300’ and 420’ height: 15% bedrooms or 7.5% units at 50% MFI (No FIL) • Max Height 175’ – Ownership 10% units at 80%MFI OR FIL; Rental: 20% bedrooms or 10% units at 50% MFI (No FIL) AND MATCH TO DBETOD • Inner West, Max Height 130’ – Ownership 10% units at 80%MFI OR FIL; Rental: 20% bedrooms or 10% units at 50% MFI (No FIL) • Outer West, Max Height 130’ – Ownership 10% units at 80%MFI OR FIL; Rental: 10% units at 50% MFI (No FIL) • Max Height 90’ – Ownership 10% units at 80%MFI OR FIL; Rental: 10% units at 50% MFI (No FIL) was approved on Vice Chair Wood’s motion, Commissioner Ahmed’s second, on a 7-0- 2 vote. Those voting aye were Vice Chair Woods and Commissioner Ahmed, Barrera- Ramirez, Haney, Hiller, Maxwell, and Powell. Chair Azhar and Commissioner Lan abstained. Commissioner Anderson was off the dais. Commissioners Hempel, Howard, and Skidmore were absent. The motion to approve a General Amendment to, align bicycle parking requirements with previous recommendations from the Urban Transportation Commission and incentivize bikeshare facilities, where possible, was approve on Commissioner Maxwell’s motion, Commissioner Powell’s second, on a 9-0 vote. Commissioner Anderson was off the dais. Commissioners Hempel, Howard, and Skidmore were absent. The motion to extend the meeting to 10:30 p.m. was approved on Chair Azhar’s motion, Vice Chair Woods’ second, on a 9-0 vote. Commissioner Anderson was off the dais. Commissioners Hempel, Howard, and Skidmore were absent. 16 The motion to approve an amendment to expand applicability boundaries of the Drag/Guadalupe (130-feet) subdistrict of UNO to the boundaries of Lamar to the West, MLK to the South, Guadalupe to the East, and 29th Street to the North with the exception of areas already within other UNO subdistricts, was approved on Commissioner Ahmed’s motion, Commissioner Hiller’s second, on a 7-2 vote. Those voting aye were Chair Azhar, Vice Chair Woods, and Commissioner Ahmed, Haney, Hiller, Maxwell, and Powell. Commissioners Barrera-Ramirez and Lan voted nay. Commissioners Hempel, Howard, and Skidmore were absent. The motion to approve an amendment to add language into section K of the proposed draft ordinance to include “the minimum lot area is 2,500 square feet,” was approved on Commissioner Powell’s motion, Vice Chair Woods’ second, on a 9-0 vote. Commissioner Anderson was off the dais. Commissioners Hempel, Howard, and Skidmore were absent. The motion to approve a General Amendment to continue to align the areas outside of and within UNO to maximize affordability and usability for residents and property owners going forward, was approved on Commissioner Maxwell’s motion, Commissioner Hiller’s second, on a 9-0 vote. Commissioner Anderson was off the dais. Commissioners Hempel, Howard, and Skidmore were absent. The motion to approve a General Amendment to request Austin City Council and city staff set out a process to consider changes similar to UNO north of campus, and in other areas adjacent to higher educational institutions with the aim of expanding housing options for students and others, including affordable options, and engage with relevant stakeholders, was approved on Chair Azhar’s motion, Commissioner Powell’s second, on a 9-0 vote. Commissioner Anderson was off the dais. Commissioners Hempel, Howard, and Skidmore were absent. The motion to approve Staff’s recommendation to approve an ordinance amending City Code Title 25 (Land Development) by rezoning approximately 269 acres generally located west of the University of Texas, east of Lamar Boulevard, south of 29th Street and north of Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard to include DBUNO combining district, as amended, was approved on Vice Chair Woods’ motion, Commissioner Maxwell’s second, on a 9-0 vote. Commissioner Anderson was off the dais. Commissioners Hempel, Howard, and Skidmore were absent. 17 22. LDC C20-2024-010 - UNO Update Amendment: Location: West of the University of Texas, East of Lamar Boulevard, South of 29th Street and North of Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard Owner/Applicant: City of Austin City of Austin Agent: Public hearing and action on proposed amendments to Title 25 (Land Request: Development) to repeal University Neighborhood Overlay District requirements and regulations, and to create a new zoning district for a density bonus program that grants additional building height and modifies uses and site development regulations, including compatibility standards, in exchange for affordable housing and other community benefits, for properties that are located west of the University of Texas, east of Lamar Boulevard, south of 29th Street and north of Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard. Recommended Alan Pani, 512-974-8084, alan.pani@austintexas.gov Planning Department Paul Books, 512-978-1315, paul.books@austintexas.gov Parks and Recreation Department Staff Rec.: Staff: The public hearing was closed on Commissioner Ahmed’s motion, Commissioner Powell’s second, on a 9-0 vote. Commissioner Haney was off the dais. The public hearing was closed on Commissioner Ahmed’s motion, Commissioner Powell’s second, on a 9-0 vote. Commissioner Haney was off the dais. Commissioners Hempel, Howard, Skidmore were absent. The motion to approve amendments 3-5, 7, 9-13, and 16-19, which can be found linked in back up, was approved on Commissioner Ahmed’s motion, Commissioner Lan’s second, on a 10-0 vote. Commissioners Hempel, Howard, Skidmore were absent. The motion to approve a General Amendment to City Code Chapter 4-18 which states, early lease renewals and new leases should be limited to no earlier than 5 months from the renewed lease or move-in date, except for group residential use, was approved on Chair Azhar’s motion, Commissioner Powell’s second, on a 10-0 vote. Commissioners Hempel, Howard, Skidmore were absent. The motion to approve a General Amendment to City Code Chapter 4-18 which states to, require walkway and common area lighting, peepholes or door viewers, and deadbolt locks on each dwelling unit door in accordance with Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) standards, was approved on Chair Azhar’s motion, Vice Chair Woods’ second, on a 10-0 vote. Commissioners Hempel, Howard, Skidmore were absent. The motion to approve a General Amendment to expand language on: • Lighting – Specify to include public and semi-public spaces • Fencing visibility (lower or non-solid) 18 • Expanded controlled access to beyond individual doors to lockable gates or card access • Require maintenance, regular upkeep, and rapid cleanup of public areas to encourage local stewardship and discourage crime • Request staff to work with SafeHorns to add language that would enhance safety standards was approved on Commissioner Lan’s motion, Chair Azhar’s second, on a 10-0 vote. Commissioners Hempel, Howard, Skidmore were absent. The motion to approve an amendment to the draft ordinance to, require that in all developments in UNO, regardless of subdistrict, at least 75 percent of the building frontage along the principal street and on the ground floor of a building must contain one or more local uses and must comply with the dimensional requirements found in Section 4.3.3.C in Subchapter E (Design Standards and Mixed Use). A lobby serving a use other than a pedestrian-oriented local use is not counted as a pedestrian oriented local use. This requirement is waived for developments that include transit-supportive infrastructure or a grocery store that is 2,500 sq ft or more or group residential uses. When calculating the net length of the building frontage the following shall be excluded: emergency exits, required utility connections, and any other service component required by the building or other codes and requirements, was approved on Vice Chair Woods’ motion, Commissioner Lan’s second, on a 10-0 vote. Commissioners Hempel, Howard, Skidmore were absent. The motion to approve an amendment to the draft ordinance which states, transit- supportive infrastructure may be required by the Director of Transportation and Public Works Department in any development in DBUNO, as necessary. If an applicant provides transit supportive infrastructure, the affordability requirement is reduced by two percent. The director of the Housing Department is authorized to reduce the affordability requirement by more than two percent if the director of the Housing Department and the director of Transportation and Public Works agree that the value of the transit supportive infrastructure is greater than or equal to the value of the reduction. The director of the Housing Department may not reduce the affordability requirement to less than one residential unit or the equivalent of the fee- in-lieu for one ownership unit, was approved on Chair Azhar’s motion, Commissioner Maxwell’s second, on a 10-0 vote. Commissioners Hempel, Howard, Skidmore were absent. The motion to approve an amendment to the draft ordinance to, include language to work with the local transit agency to determine the appropriate transit-supportive infrastructure and expand the language on transit modes to include fixed rail, buses, bike share, micro transit, and transit plazas, was approved on Commissioner Lan’s motion, Chair Azhar’s second, on a 10-0 vote. Commissioners Hempel, Howard, Skidmore were absent. There was a motion by Commissioner Anderson, seconded by Commissioner Ahmed, to keep the proposed commission amendment, which can be found linked in backup, but 19 retaining staff’s recommended 600-foot heights where mapped by staff while keeping all other proposed changes in the amendment. There was a substitute motion from Commissioner Maxwell, seconded by Vice Chair Woods, to amend the proposed 130-foot. of height on the Drag/Guadalupe, map can be found linked in backup, to 180-feet. This motion failed on a 3-5-3 vote. Those voting aye were Vice Chair Woods and Commissioners Maxwell and Powell. Those voting nay were Chair Azhar and Commissioners Ahmed, Anderson, Haney, and Hiller. Commissioner Barrera-Ramirez and Laz abstained. Commissioners Hempel, Howard, and Skidmore were absent. The motion to approve an amendment to the draft ordinance to, keep the proposed commission amendment, which can be found linked in backup, but retaining staff’s recommended 600-foot heights where mapped by staff while keeping all other proposed changes in the amendment, failed on Commissioner Anderson’s motion, Commissioner Ahmed’s second, on a 6-4 vote. Those voting aye were Commissioners Ahmed, Anderson, Barrera-Ramirez, Haney, Hiller, and Lan. Those voting nay were Chair Azhar, Vice Chair Woods, and Commissioners Maxwell and Powell. Commissioners Hempel, Howard, and Skidmore were absent. The motion to approve an amendment to the draft ordinance to establish subdistrict boundaries and heights based on working group recommended amendment as modified to reincorporate staff’s 600-foot Transit Core Subdistrict except for sites fronting Guadalupe between 27th and 21st street fronting Guadalupe, which would have a maximum height of 300-feet., was approved on Commissioner Anderson’s motion, Commissioner Ahmed’s second, on a 7-1-2 vote. Those voting aye were Commissioners Ahmed, Anderson, Barrera-Ramirez, Haney, Hiller, Maxwell, and Powell. Vice Chair Woods and Commissioner Lan voted nay. Chair Azhar abstained. Commissioners Hempel, Howard, and Skidmore were absent. The motion to approve an amendment to the draft ordinance to revise affordability requirements for the subdistricts: • Max Height 420’ – Ownership: 10% units at 80%MFI OR FIL; Rental up to 300’ height: 20% bedrooms or 10% units at 50% MFI (No FIL); Rental between 300’ and 420’ height: 15% bedrooms or 7.5% units at 50% MFI (No FIL) • Max Height 175’ – Ownership 10% units at 80%MFI OR FIL; Rental: 20% bedrooms or 10% units at 50% MFI (No FIL) AND MATCH TO DBETOD • Inner West, Max Height 130’ – Ownership 10% units at 80%MFI OR FIL; Rental: 20% bedrooms or 10% units at 50% MFI (No FIL) • Outer West, Max Height 130’ – Ownership 10% units at 80%MFI OR FIL; Rental: 10% units at 50% MFI (No FIL) • Max Height 90’ – Ownership 10% units at 80%MFI OR FIL; Rental: 10% units at 50% MFI (No FIL) was approved on Vice Chair Wood’s motion, Commissioner Ahmed’s second, on a 7-0- 2 vote. Those voting aye were Vice Chair Woods and Commissioner Ahmed, Barrera- Ramirez, Haney, Hiller, Maxwell, and Powell. Chair Azhar and Commissioner Lan 20 abstained. Commissioner Anderson was off the dais. Commissioners Hempel, Howard, and Skidmore were absent. The motion to approve a General Amendment to, align bicycle parking requirements with previous recommendations from the Urban Transportation Commission and incentivize bikeshare facilities, where possible, was approve on Commissioner Maxwell’s motion, Commissioner Powell’s second, on a 9-0 vote. Commissioner Anderson was off the dais. Commissioners Hempel, Howard, and Skidmore were absent. The motion to extend the meeting to 10:30 p.m. was approved on Chair Azhar’s motion, Vice Chair Woods’ second, on a 9-0 vote. Commissioner Anderson was off the dais. Commissioners Hempel, Howard, and Skidmore were absent. The motion to approve an amendment to expand applicability boundaries of the Drag/Guadalupe (130-feet) subdistrict of UNO to the boundaries of Lamar to the West, MLK to the South, Guadalupe to the East, and 29th Street to the North with the exception of areas already within other UNO subdistricts, was approved on Commissioner Ahmed’s motion, Commissioner Hiller’s second, on a 7-2 vote. Those voting aye were Chair Azhar, Vice Chair Woods, and Commissioner Ahmed, Haney, Hiller, Maxwell, and Powell. Commissioners Barrera-Ramirez and Lan voted nay. Commissioners Hempel, Howard, and Skidmore were absent. The motion to approve an amendment to add language into section K of the proposed draft ordinance to include “the minimum lot area is 2,500 square feet,” was approved on Commissioner Powell’s motion, Vice Chair Woods’ second, on a 9-0 vote. Commissioner Anderson was off the dais. Commissioners Hempel, Howard, and Skidmore were absent. The motion to approve a General Amendment to continue to align the areas outside of and within UNO to maximize affordability and usability for residents and property owners going forward, was approved on Commissioner Maxwell’s motion, Commissioner Hiller’s second, on a 9-0 vote. Commissioner Anderson was off the dais. Commissioners Hempel, Howard, and Skidmore were absent. The motion to approve a General Amendment to request Austin City Council and city staff set out a process to consider changes similar to UNO north of campus, and in other areas adjacent to higher educational institutions with the aim of expanding housing options for students and others, including affordable options, and engage with relevant stakeholders, was approved on Chair Azhar’s motion, Commissioner Powell’s second, on a 9-0 vote. Commissioner Anderson was off the dais. Commissioners Hempel, Howard, and Skidmore were absent. The motion to approve Staff’s recommendation to repeal University Neighborhood Overlay District requirements and regulations, and to create a new zoning district for a density bonus program that grants additional building height and modifies uses and site development regulations, including compatibility standards, in exchange for affordable housing and other community benefits, for properties that are located west of the University of Texas, east of Lamar Boulevard, south of 29th Street and north of Martin 21 Luther King Jr. Boulevard, as amended, was approved on Vice Chair Woods’ motion, Commissioner Maxwell’s second, on a 9-0 vote. Commissioner Anderson was off the dais. Commissioners Hempel, Howard, and Skidmore were absent. WORKING GROUP/COMMITTEE UPDATES 23. 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 Azhar and Commissioners Anderson and Maxwell). No update was given. 24. 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. No update was given. 25. 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 Vice Chair Woods) No update was given. 26. 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) No update was given. 27. 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 Commissioner Maxwell) No update was given. 28. Governance, Rules, and Procedures Working Group – Update on the review and proposed updates to Planning Commission procedural rules to ensure they align with current and best practices. (Sponsored by Chair Azhar, Vice Chair Woods, and Commissioner Barrera-Ramirez) 22 No update was given. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS None. ADJOURNMENT Chair Azhar adjourned the meeting at 10:22 p.m. without objection. 23