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PLANNING COMMISSION SITE PLAN EXTENSION REVIEW SHEET CASE NUMBER: SP-2018-0495C(XT2) PC HEARING DATE: September 9, 2025 PROJECT NAME: Domain Tower II ADDRESS OF SITE: 10723 Domain Drive COUNCIL DISTRICT: 7 NEIGHBORHOOD PLANNING AREA: North Burnet/Gateway WATERSHED: Walnut Creek JURISDICTION: Full-Purpose APPLICANT/ OWNER: SL DOMAIN LP John Kiltz AGENT: Land Use Solutions Michele Haussmann 5612 Parade Ridge Austin, TX 78731 (512) 212-4114 CASE MANAGER: Kate Castles (512) 978-4555 kate.castles@austintexas.gov PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT: The applicant is requesting a three-year extension to a previously approved site plan. The proposed development includes the construction of an office building with associated improvements. SUMMARY STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the Planning Commission consider the extension of this site plan permit by three years, from May 16, 2025 to May 16, 2028, based on the criteria from LDC Section 25-5-62(C)(1). 25-5-63(C) Extension of released site plan by the Land Use Commission: “the Land Use Commission may extend the expiration date of a released site plan beyond the date established by this chapter if the Land Use Commission determines that the request complies with the requirements for extension by the director under 25-5-62 (Extension of Released Site Plan by Director).” 25-5-62(C) The director may extend the expiration date of a released administrative site plan one time for a period of one year if the director determines that there is good cause for the requested extension; and (1) the director determines that: a) the site plan substantially complies with the requirements that apply to a new application for site plan approval; b) the applicant filed the original application for site plan approval with the good faith expectation that the site plan would be constructed; c) the applicant constructed at least one structure shown on the original site plan that is suitable for permanent occupancy; or d) the applicant has constructed a significant portion of the infrastructure required for development of the original site plan; SUMMARY OF SITE PLAN: LAND USE: The site is zoned NBG-NP. All site calculations are within the allowed amounts. 10 SP-2018-0495C(XT2) - Domain Tower II; District 71 of 7 SP-2018-0495C(XT2) Domain Tower II ENVIRONMENTAL: All environmental comments have been cleared. Note, the applicant posted fiscal surety in the amount of approximately $11,826 for erosion control in October 2019 with the original site plan application. TRANSPORTATION: All transportation comments have been cleared. PREVIOUS APPROVALS 10/12/2020 05/16/2024 Site Plan administrative approval. Permit expiration: 10/12/2023 One-year administrative extension approved. Permit expiration moved to 05/16/2025 PROJECT INFORMATION SITE AREA EXISTING ZONING FLOOR-AREA RATIO BUILDING COVERAGE IMPERVIOUS COVERAGE *With NBG Development Bonus 2.197 acres NBG-NP Allowed 12:1* 80% 80% EXISTING ZONING AND LAND USES Proposed 3.68:1 35% 79% ZONING LAND USES North South East West NBG-NP Braker Ln then MI NBG-NP NBG-NP ABUTTING STREETS Street Admin and Business Office Undeveloped Admin and Business Office Financial Services ROW Width Classification Braker Lane approx. 115’ Level 4 NEIGHBORHOOD ORGANIZATIONS: Austin Independent School District Austin Neighborhoods Council Friends of Austin Neighborhoods Homeless Neighborhood Association 10 SP-2018-0495C(XT2) - Domain Tower II; District 72 of 7 Michele Haussmann PRINCIPAL Michele@LandUseSolutionsTX.com April 21, 2025 Mr. Jose G. Roig, Director Development Services Department City of Austin VIA Electronic Mail jose.roig@austintexas.gov Re: Planning Commission Site Plan Extension for Domain Tower II – Approximately 2.197 Acres located at 10723 Domain Drive, in the City of Austin (“City”), Travis County, Texas (“Property”) Dear Mr. Roig: As representatives of the owner and developer of the above-stated Property, SL Domain LP (“Applicant”), we respectfully request a three-year extension from the current expiration date, May 16, 2025, for the approved site plan for the Domain Tower II project referenced by City of Austin Case No. SP-2018-0495C (“Project”). A one-year administrative site plan extension was previously granted on May 16, 2024. This request is made in accordance with Section 25-5-63 of the City Code. The Project includes the construction of one office tower as part of the North Burnet Gateway – Neighborhood Plan within the Domain South End development consisting of approximately 351,000 square feet, garage parking and the associated utilities and site work. No changes to the approved plans are proposed with this extension. The horizontal infrastructure for the Domain South End development is in place and further explained below. The Applicant is the owner and developer of the Domain South End project, which consists of thirty-three (33) acres and started construction in 2017 with two projects known as the Flatiron (a five (5) story mixed-use residential building) and the Indeed Tower (an eleven (11) story office building). The planning for the redevelopment of the Domain South End property started in 2013 and continues today. After the development of the Flatiron and Indeed Tower projects, the Applicant submitted a D Site Plan to allow for the construction of the horizontal infrastructure for the remainder of the proposed redevelopment. The horizontal infrastructure included private internal drives that serve as roadways for the public, off-site regional detention, water quality, public water and wastewater utilities, landscaping, and street trees. To date, the Domain South End development includes the five (5) story mixed use project known as the Flatiron, the eleven 10 SP-2018-0495C(XT2) - Domain Tower II; District 73 of 7 (11) story office building known as the Indeed Tower, the five (5) story office building known as Domain Place, the nineteen (19) story residential tower known as The Bowen, and a twenty-four (24) story office building known as Domain Tower 2. The Applicant has shown a long-term commitment to the continued redevelopment of Domain South End. The following materials are included with this application: • Completed Site Plan Completeness Check Application • Agent Authorization Letter • Current Tax Certificates • Engineer’s Summary Letter • Project Review Form • Vested Rights Determination • Location Map • Previously Approved Set of Plans Per City Code § 25-5-63 (Extension of Released Site Plan by the Land Use Commission), the Planning Commission may extend the expiration date of a released site plan beyond the date established by the City Code if the Land Use Commission determines that the request complies with the requirements for extension by the director under Section 25-5-62 (Extension of Released Site Plan By Director). Per City Code § 25-5-62(C)(1), at least one of the following conditions must be met in order to establish good cause for the requested extension: (a) the site plan substantially complies with the requirements that apply to a new application for site plan approval; (b) the applicant filed the original application for site plan approval with the good faith expectation that the site plan would be constructed; (c) the applicant constructed at least one structure shown on the original site plan that is suitable for permanent occupancy; or, (d) the applicant has constructed a significant portion of the infrastructure required for development of the original site plan. The proposed Project substantially complies with current City Code requirements and is located within the Desired Development Zone. The original application was approved in October 2020. Due to the impact of the global pandemic on construction prices and the professional office industry, the Project has been delayed. The owner is actively pricing plans and looking for quality tenants and financing to commence as soon as possible. Architectural drawings are complete and 10 SP-2018-0495C(XT2) - Domain Tower II; District 74 of 7 a building permit (2021-010460 BP) was issued in March 2024 to position the Project for construction. As mentioned above, the Applicant has already constructed horizontal infrastructure to serve the thirty-three (33) acre Domain South End project and continues to be committed to the construction of this office building and the additional development permitted and planned for the future. As such, the Project complies with (a), (b) and (d) of City Code § 25-5-62(C)(1), and City Code § 25-5-62(C)(2). If you have any questions or need additional information, please do not hesitate to contact me. Thank you for your time and consideration. Respectfully, Michele Haussmann Enclosures CC: Sarah Ulusoy, Pape-Dawson, via electronic mail Libby Linton, Pape-Dawson, via electronic mail Will Jenkin, Stonelake, via electronic mail Jamie Cantrell, Stonelake, via electronic mail Isaac Karpay, Land Use Solutions, via electronic mail 10 SP-2018-0495C(XT2) - Domain Tower II; District 75 of 7 NBG-NPPMINBG-NPSP-2018-0495C(XT2)W BRAKER LNW BRAKER LNCREATIVITY TRL±CASE#:ADDRESS:CASE NAME:MANAGER:SP-2019-0495C(XT2)10723 Domain Dr.Domain Tower IIKate CastlesOPERATOR: K. Castles0408020FeetThis product is for informational purposes and may not have been prepared for or be suitable for legal, engineering, or surveying purposes.It does not represent an on-the-ground survey and represents only the approximate relative location of property boundaries.This product has been produced by the Development Services Department for the sole purpose of geographic reference.No warranty is made by the City of Austin regarding specific accuracy or completeness.10 SP-2018-0495C(XT2) - Domain Tower II; District 76 of 710 SP-2018-0495C(XT2) - Domain Tower II; District 77 of 7