1 of 33B-21 PROPOSED CODE AMENDMENTS FOR MOBILITY PROJECTS IN THE ROW Boards & Commissions Presenter: Susan Daniels May 2022 2 of 33B-21 HISTORIC INVESTMENT IN MOBILITY INFRASTRUCTURE 3 3 of 33B-21 connectivity improved level-of- service for all modes reduction in congestion MOBILITY PRIORITIES COMMUNITY CONSIDERATIONS improved effectiveness of transit operations preservation of existing affordable housing preservation of existing local businesses promotes healthy, equitable and complete communities opportunities for development of new affordable housing opportunities to facilitate mixed- income housing emphasizes livable, walkable, safe and transit- supportive corridors MOBILITY BONDS • • 2016 Bond • 2018 Bond Contract With Voters: Analyze capital project delivery 2020 Bond systems to recommend potential changes to accelerate bond program completion. PROJECT CONNECT 4 4 of 33B-21 CORRIDOR PROGRAM SCALE Corridor Program alone is implementing 50 miles of critical safety and mobility improvements 5 5 of 33B-21 CORRIDOR PROGRAM – FOCUSED ON OUTCOMES Corridor Construction Program Map • 10-15% Mode Shift • Average 25% Reduction in Vehicular Delay • 15%+ Reduction in Crashes • Complete Streets/ Complete Communities • 100 bike route connections • 75 miles of sidewalks or shared-use paths • 120 signal improvements • 13 of Austin’s Top Crash Intersections improved 6 6 of 33B-21 CORRIDOR PROGRAM - MODE SHIFT The Austin Strategic Mobility Plan’s goal for managing traffic congestion is a 50/50 mode share. This means that we could maintain approximately the same number of cars as we have on the road today, while almost doubling in population by 2039. The Corridor Construction Program will achieve an estimated 10-15% mode shift with a reduction of 4.36 million vehicular trips annually. 7 7 of 33B-21 CORRIDOR PROGRAM – CRASH REDUCTION Corridor Construction Program infrastructure is improving safety by an estimated reduction of 200 crashes annually. The Corridor Construction Program is improving 13 of Austin’s Top Crash Intersections across six Council Districts. 8 8 of 33B-21 Austin’s average summer temperatures are expected to increase by at least two degrees by 2040. COMPLETE COMMUNITIES INFRASTRUCTURE Corridor Program improvements include rain gardens, landscape buffers, grass, and trees which all help to improve Austin’s quality of life by lessening exposure to heat. • Installing 2000 trees across multiple roadways • Constructing 22+ rain gardens 9 9 of 33B-21 CORRIDOR PROGRAM – REDUCED EMISSIONS Transportation produces about 36% of all greenhouse gas emissions in the Austin metro area, with a 178% increase since 1990. “Every transportation decision is …
2021 ASMP Amendments PLANNING COMMISSION MAY 10, 2022 COLE KIT TEN, DIVISION MANAGER AUSTIN TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT 1 of 24B-22 Presentation Agenda o Purpose o Timeline o Public Engagement o ASMP Amendment Cycle o Street Network Changes o Q & A 2 2 of 24B-22 Purpose | Why Update the ASMP? • Council Resolution 20200610-002 directed the City Manager “to initiate process to amend the [ASMP] to add the Project Connect System Plan…” • Additionally, per the adopted ASMP “Amendments to the Street Network Table and Map will be processed when right of way requirements change based on project details determined during the project development process” • “Modifications to adopted right of way widths will be processed as formal amendments to the plan, requiring City Council approval” • Transportation Criteria Manual (TCM) • Mobility Bond Projects 3 3 of 24B-22 Timeline | Initial Feedback Schedule 2021 2022 October 1 November 15 December 31 ASMP Policy Survey released ASMP Street Network map released Original close date for Policy survey and Street Network map January 16 First extension date for Policy & Street Network feedback January 30 Policy & Street Network comment period closed February Developed updated draft of the proposed amendments Round 1 Feedback Report October November December January February *Internal Review began May 2021 Updates were provided to Mayor and City Council via memos dated 6/10/2021, 9/30/2021, 12/1/2021 and 2/25/2022 October - January Round 1 Public Comments *Notification for the second round of comments was sent out to the Community Registry on February 28 4 4 of 24B-22 Timeline | Remaining Feedback Schedule 2022 March April May 3 June Round 2 public feedback closed on March 31 Boards and Commissions Council Mobility Committee Develop final draft of the proposed amendments and Round 2 Feedback Report Publish Final Draft May 10 Planning Commission May 19 City Council Public Hearing City Council Meetings First reading expected June 9 March April May June *Council Public Hearing was advertised in the American Statesman 16 days prior to the hearing date and sent out to the Community Registry 5 5 of 24B-22 Round 1 Engagement Timeline: Strategy and Results: •Interdepartmental review of the ASMP and Street Network began in May 2021 •Goal was to create awareness and provide an opportunity for feedback •Project Connect completed 15% Design in May 2021 and conducted engagement in late Summer •Engagement materials were produced in English and Spanish •ASMP feedback …
2021 ASMP Amendments Public Engagement Report Round 2 April 2022 Created by the Austin Transportation Department 1 of 58 Table of Contents 1. Introduction ..................................................................................................................................... 3 2. Public Engagement Strategy ........................................................................................................... 3 2.1 Boards and Commissions .......................................................................................................... 4 2.2 Feedback Form ......................................................................................................................... 4 3. Public Comment Summary ............................................................................................................. 4 3.1 Policy Document Comments ..................................................................................................... 4 3.2 Street Network Comments ........................................................................................................ 5 3.3 Demographics ............................................................................................................................ 6 4. 5. Next Steps ....................................................................................................................................... 8 Appendix ......................................................................................................................................... 8 Appendix A: Public Engagement Map ............................................................................................. 9 Appendix B: Feedback Form ......................................................................................................... 10 Appendix C: Storymap Presentation ............................................................................................. 17 Appendix D: ASMP Website ........................................................................................................... 33 Appendix E: Boards and Commissions Presentation Example ....................................................... 36 Appendix F: Community Registry Email .......................................................................................... 72 Appendix G: Library Outreach Flyer ............................................................................................... 73 Appendix H: Neighborhood Association Position Statements ...................................................... 74 Appendix I: Log of Emails Received in Round Two ......................................................................... 78 Appendix J: Feedback Form Comment Log ................................................................................... 97 22 of 58 1. Introduction The Austin Strategic Mobility Plan (ASMP) is Austin's comprehensive, multimodal transportation plan. Adopted in 2019, the plan guides our short- and long-term transportation projects, programs, initiatives, and investments around a common vision for all of the ways we move around Austin. In June 2020, Council passed Resolution 20200610-002 directing the City Manager to amend the Austin Strategic Mobility Plan (Ordinance No. 20190411-033) to add the Project Connect System Plan. Under this direction, the ASMP team began the process for a minor update that was limited in scope to respond to the Council Resolution and other significant events over the past two years. Austin Transportation Department staff officially initiated the process to amend the Austin Strategic Mobility Plan (ASMP) in May 2021. The initial phase of this process included an interdepartmental review of the ASMP policy document and the Street Network Table and Map. The interdepartmental review effort identified several potential policy amendments that were published for public comment in October 2021, and Street Network amendments were published for public comment soon after in November 2021. The launch of these amendments to the public marked the start of public engagement for this process. The first round of public engagement included a Policy Survey and a Street Network amendments map commenting tool. Round One of public engagement ran until January 30, 2022, and a detailed report of the feedback and tools used can be found in the Round 1 Public Engagement Report. At the close of that round …
PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA Tuesday, May 10, 2022 The Planning Commission will convene at 6:00 PM on Tuesday, May 10, 2022 at Austin City Hall, Council Chambers, Room 1001 301 W. Second Street, Austin, TX. Some members of the Planning Commission may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Greg Anderson Awais Azhar Grayson Cox Yvette Flores – Secretary Claire Hempel – Vice-Chair Patrick Howard Jennifer Mushtaler Solveij Rosa Praxis Carmen Llanes Pulido Robert Schneider Todd Shaw – Chair James Shieh – Parliamentarian Jeffrey Thompson Ex-Officio Members Arati Singh – AISD Board of Trustees Jessica Cohen – Chair of Board of Adjustment Spencer Cronk - City Manager Richard Mendoza - Director of Public Works EXECUTIVE SESSION (No public discussion) The Planning Commission will announce it will go into Executive Session, if necessary, pursuant to Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code, to receive advice from Legal Counsel on matters specifically listed on this agenda. The Commission may not conduct a closed meeting without the approval of the city attorney. Private Consultation with Attorney – Section 551.071 Attorney: Steven Maddoux, 512-974-6080 Commission Liaison: Andrew Rivera, 512-974-6508 PUBLIC COMMUNICATION The first four (4) speakers signed up prior to the commencement of the meeting will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of April 26, 2022. B. PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. Rezoning: Location: Owner/Applicant: Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: 2. Plan Amendment: Location: Owner/Applicant: Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: 3. Rezoning: Location: Owner/Applicant: Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: C14-2022-0003 - Clayton Lane Residences, District 4 1120 and 1124 Clayton Lane, Fort Branch Watershed; Windsor Park NP Area Hallock Holdings, LLC (Gary Hallock) Alice Glasco Consuting (Alice Glasco) GR-MU-CO-NP TO GR-MU-V-NP Recommendation of GR-MU-V-CO-NP Heather Chaffin, 512-974-2122, heather.chaffin@austintexas.gov Housing and Planning Department NPA-2022-0019.01.SH - Cady Lofts; District 9 1004, 1006 & 1008 E. 39th Street, Boggy Creek Watershed; Central Austin Combined NP Area (Hancock) Cady Lofts, LLC SGI Ventures, Inc. (Sally Gaskin) Single Family and Mixed Use/Office to Multifamily Residential land use Recommended Maureen Meredith, 512-974-2695, Maureen.Meredith@austintexas.gov Housing and Planning Department C14-2022-0019.SH - Cady Lofts; District 9 1004 -1008 East 39th Strett, Boggy Creek Watershed; Central Austin Combined NP Area (Hancock) Cady Lofts, LLC (Nathan H. Leistico) SGI Ventures, Inc. (Sally Gaskin) SF-3-CO-NP, LO-MU-NP to MF-6-NP Recommendation of MF-4-NP Sherri Sirwaitis, 512-974-3057, sherri.sirwaitis@austintexas.gov …
PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA Tuesday, May 10, 2022 ADDENDUM The Planning Commission will convene at 6:00 PM on Tuesday, May 10, 2022 at Austin City Hall, Council Chambers, Room 1001 301 W. Second Street, Austin, TX. Some members of the Planning Commission may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Greg Anderson Awais Azhar Grayson Cox Yvette Flores – Secretary Claire Hempel – Vice-Chair Patrick Howard Jennifer Mushtaler Solveij Rosa Praxis Carmen Llanes Pulido Robert Schneider Todd Shaw – Chair James Shieh – Parliamentarian Jeffrey Thompson Ex-Officio Members Arati Singh – AISD Board of Trustees Jessica Cohen – Chair of Board of Adjustment Spencer Cronk - City Manager Richard Mendoza - Director of Public Works EXECUTIVE SESSION (No public discussion) The Planning Commission will announce it will go into Executive Session, if necessary, pursuant to Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code, to receive advice from Legal Counsel on matters specifically listed on this agenda. The Commission may not conduct a closed meeting without the approval of the city Attorney: Steven Maddoux, 512-974-6080 Commission Liaison: Andrew Rivera, 512-974-6508 attorney. Private Consultation with Attorney – Section 551.071 B. PUBLIC HEARINGS 23. Final Plat from Approved Preliminary Plan: Location: Owner/Applicant: Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: C8J-2008-0168.01.1A - Entrada Phase 1 A Small Lot Subdivision Killingsworth Lane, Gilleland Creek Watershed AG Essential Housing Multi State 2, LLC. (Steven Benson) Carlson, Brigance &Doering, Inc. (Brendan McEntee) Approval with conditions of Entrada Phase 1 A Small Lot Subdivision consisting of 172 lots on 55.789 acres. Water and wastewater will be provided by the City of Austin Recommended Sarah Sumner, 512-854-7687, Sarah.sumner@traviscountytx.gov Single Office The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair access. If requiring Sign Language Interpreters or alternative formats, please give notice at least 2 days (48 hours) before the meeting date. Please call Andrew Rivera at the Housing and Planning Department, at 512-974-6508, for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. Attorney: Steven Maddoux, 512-974-6080 Commission Liaison: Andrew Rivera, 512-974-6508 SPEAKER REGISTRATION All participants wishing to address the commission must register to speak. Public participation is available by teleconference or in-person. Teleconference Registration Registration for participation by teleconference closes on Tuesday, May 10, 2022 at 2:00 PM. be and provided after the …
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET CASE: C14-2022-0031 – Remove Vehicular Access Restriction DISTRICT: 7 to Morrow Street ZONING FROM / TO: TOD-NP, to change a condition of zoning ADDRESS: Intersection of Easy Wind Drive and Morrow Street SITE AREA: 32.63 acres APPLICANT: City of Austin – Housing and Planning Department CASE MANAGER: Andrei Lubomudrov (512-974-7659) Andrei.lubomudrov@austintexas.gov STAFF RECOMMENDATION: The Staff recommendation is to approve the zoning change to transit oriented development – neighborhood plan (TOD-NP) combining district zoning, to remove the vehicular access restriction to Morrow Street. For a summary of the basis of Staff’s recommendation, see case manager comments on page 2. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: May 10, 2022: CITY COUNCIL ACTION: June 9, 2022: ORDINANCE NUMBER: ISSUES: The Crestview Neighborhood Association has requested postponement of the rezoning application. Please refer to correspondence attached at the back of the Staff report. The Applicant, in this case the City of Austin, has submitted a zoning application to remove a condition added to the Crestview TOD in 2011 to restrict vehicular access to Morrow Drive from Easy Wind Drive. The application was filed as a result of City Council direction provided in Resolution No. 20220217-037. Removing the zoning condition restricting access would ensure long-term unimpeded access to Morrow Drive from the Crestview Station area. The Austin Transportation Department recommended removal of the gate following a three- month traffic study that found opening the gate created no significant safety risks. B-61 of 30 C14-2022-0031 Page 2 CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: The proposed rezoning change removes the restriction on vehicular access to Morrow Street via Easy Wind Drive. Further changes to the Crestview Station TOD are not proposed. BASIS OF RECOMMENDATION: 1. The proposed zoning should be consistent with the purpose statement of the district sought. The transit oriented development (TOD) district is the designation for an identified transit station and the area around it. The district provides for development that is compatible with and supportive of public transit and a pedestrian-oriented environment. Staff believes the proposed zoning is consistent with the district as it increases overall access to transit at Crestview station. The neighborhood plan (NP) district denotes a tract located within the boundaries of an adopted Neighborhood Plan. Zoning changes should promote compatibility with adjacent and nearby uses. 2. The requested change to the TOD-NP zoning would promote compatibility with adjacent and nearby uses by promoting easier vehicular access to transit, housing, …
5110 Lancaster Court Austin, Texas 78723 Firm Registration #12469 Phone 512 761 6161 Fax 512 761 6167 info@civilitude.com www.civilitude.com ENGINEERS & PLANNERS Development Services Department Compatibility Setback Waiver 1400 Cedar Ave (SP-2021-0102C) 1400 Cedar Ave, Austin, TX 78702 April 22, 2022 To: Zack Lofton Re: Dear Mr. Lofton, On behalf of our client, Urban Gravity LLC, we are submitting a waiver request for the 1400 Cedar Ave project. We are requesting the following waiver to the Land Development Code to make the project feasible: Request: Allow to reduce the 25’ no build setback to 5’ The site is composed of 2 tracts of land adding up to 0.28 acres zoned CS-MU-V-CO-NP, surrounded by SF-3-NP properties. If it were to comply with compatibility standards, this site would be forced to be developed within 0.16-acres. To achieve this density, the unit configuration would be forced to be denser in a more compact layout. Constructing townhomes within these standards is not feasible. We would like to request that the compatibility standards are modified to reduce the no build zone from 25’ to 5’ and The 50’ setback to 20’, to build five 3-story townhomes 20’ from the western SF-3 property and 25’ from the northern SF- 3 property. Attached to this letter is the proposed building elevations sheet. We believe this request does not disrupt the neighborhood’s feel and meets the intent of the code, such that no high density or commercial developments occur in a near proximity to a single-family lot. The proposed density is 5 homes for two commercial lots. Allow to reduce the 50’ setback to 20’ [LDC 25.2.1063]. Please accept this letter as our official request. If you have any questions, please call us at 512-761-6161. Sincerely, Alejandra Flores Project Engineer May 06, 2022
Planning Commission May 10,2022 Item 22 ASMP Update _______________________________________________________________________________________________ Commissioners; I’m Joe Reynolds. I live on West 49th St I want to briefly discuss how defective planning leads to later failed projects. Planning in Austin often focuses only on a desired outcome, not on the costs or problems of implementation. That seems very true for this version of ASMP. The streets have been considered only based on issues seen with a map, weighted by other things like bicycle plans, etc. Many of the streets have ROW specifications that have very low likelihood of being realized. Think Hancock next to the Cemetery and with a State controlled bridge over MoPac. 49th St bordered on both side by State land, and a State parking garage. Barton Creek Rd with a railroad bridge. Other plans have been similar in focus, like the Trail Plan; “Downtown to the Domain”. This defective focus leads to trouble, because during implementation the Plan is taken to be Real; “It’s approved by Council.” So, the builders don’t look for trouble, but then find it. Implementation of the Trail Plan followed the selected route, and contracted for a paved path along Shoal Creek. They didn’t check for well known geologic conditions that made the route infeasible, namely the Del Rio Clay that makes Shoal creek banks very unstable. The resulting collapse now has a cost just under $20 million. ASMP is doing the same thing, choosing routes without listing limitations. Some, like the cemetery along Hancock will be obvious problems, caught during project implementation. Others, will not likely be caught. Barton Springs Rd at Lamar has a long history of hillside collapse. Yet, ASMP calls for wider ROW that would disturb the existing hillside, causing another collapse. ASPM similarly ignores things like pipeline ROW, and like the Trail Plan, ignores geology. ASMP should not be advanced until issues of implementation are identified, recognized, and clearly noted for following teams who are building projects. Plans must be more than just desires and objectives, they must include limitations and logistics. Thank You. Planning Commission May 10,2022 Item 22 ASMP Update _______________________________________________________________________________________________ Hancock and Cemetery State Owns Land Both N&S of 49th and E&W of Sunshine Planning Commission May 10,2022 Item 22 ASMP Update _______________________________________________________________________________________________ GEOLOGY of FAILURE Railroad Bridge Barton Springs Rd has an Obvious Problem and a Known but Invisible Problem Planning Commission May 10,2022 Item 22 ASMP Update _______________________________________________________________________________________________ …
Brandy Maggio 810 W St Johns Ave Unit 1159 Austin, TX 78752 May 9th, 2022 I’m writing to oppose 2022-036792 ZC, which would permanently open the gate between Easy Wind and Morrow St and which they have been recently testing out. I have serious concerns around how this will impact the safety of the residents using the street. In particular, I’m worried about how it would disproportionately affect: 1) those with visual impairments and other disabilities who live in this area to be closer to transit and 2) the many children who live in the neighborhood and their families who chose this area to raise them. The neighborhood off of Easy Wind is extremely walkable and there are always people enjoying the day, strolling with their children, people walking dogs, and frequent bicycle riders on the road. The way the area is developed, it encourages people to cross Easy Wind frequently, as well as many side roads. For years, this has never been a problem; people driving around were not driving thru the neighborhood; they lived in the neighborhood and were respectful of their neighbors. They took a care for their safety. Since the gate was removed, I’ve noticed an increase in traffic going thru the neighborhood. Additionally, those who are driving out towards Morrow are driving at higher speeds. I, personally, have had one very close call with a car who was driving out of Easy Wind towards Morrow street and did not stop as I attempted to cross at an intersection. There have been other situations that were avoided primarily because I chose not to attempt to cross, even when I had the right of way. And I have full vision; I worry about the impact for my neighbors who are more limited. That easily could have been a tragedy. Children are also not always so wise, no matter how many times we tell them to look both ways. I’m assuming that part of the reason this is being opened is to allow for easier access of emergency vehicles. Or perhaps it was to allow an alternative route out of the area for the first responders who live in our neighborhood. I was also concerned when I saw the way the gate was closed off, with the lock and everything. I had hoped that the reason it was removed was to upgrade the barrier into something that first …
PLANNING COMMISSION May 10, 2022 MINUTES The Planning Commission convened in a meeting on May 10, 2022 in the Council Chambers of City Hall, 301 W. 2nd Street, Austin, Texas and via videoconference @ http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Chair Shaw called the Commission Meeting to order at 6:03 p.m. Commission Members in Attendance: Greg Anderson Awais Azhar Grayson Cox Yvette Flores Claire Hempel – Vice-Chair Patrick Howard Carmen Llanes Pulido Jennifer Mushtaler Solveij Rosa Praxis Robert Schneider Todd Shaw – Chair James Shieh Jeffrey Thompson Jessica Cohen – Ex-Officio Absent: Arati Singh – Ex -Ex-Officio Richard Mendoza – Ex-Officio Spencer Cronk – Ex-Officio PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of April 26, 2022. Motion to approve the minutes of April 26, 2022 was approved on the consent agenda on the motion by Commissioner Azhar, seconded by Commissioner Mushtaler on a vote of 13-0. B. PUBLIC HEARINGS Rezoning: Location: 1. C14-2022-0003 - Clayton Lane Residences, District 4 1120 and 1124 Clayton Lane, Fort Branch Watershed; Windsor Park NP Area Owner/Applicant: Hallock Holdings, LLC (Gary Hallock) Alice Glasco Consuting (Alice Glasco) Agent: GR-MU-CO-NP TO GR-MU-V-NP Request: Staff Rec.: Recommendation of GR-MU-V-CO-NP Heather Chaffin, 512-974-2122, heather.chaffin@austintexas.gov Staff: Housing and Planning Department Public Hearing closed. Motion to grant Staff’s recommendation of GR-MU-V-CO-NP combining district zoning for C14-2022- 0003 - Clayton Lane Residences located at 1120 and 1124 Clayton Lane was approved on the motion by Commissioner Cox, seconded by Commissioner Anderson on a vote of 10-3. Commissioners Azhar, Praxis and Llanes Pullido voted nay. Plan Amendment: NPA-2022-0019.01.SH - Cady Lofts; District 9 2. Location: 1004, 1006 & 1008 E. 39th Street, Boggy Creek Watershed; Central Austin Combined NP Area (Hancock) Owner/Applicant: Cady Lofts, LLC Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: SGI Ventures, Inc. (Sally Gaskin) Single Family and Mixed Use/Office to Multifamily Residential land use Recommended Maureen Meredith, 512-974-2695, Maureen.Meredith@austintexas.gov Housing and Planning Department Motion to grant Neighborhood’s request for postponement of this item to May 24, 2022 was approved on the motion by Commissioner Shieh, seconded by Commissioner Cox was approved on a vote of 11-0. Commissioner Praxis and Commissioner Llanes Pulido abstained. 3. Rezoning: Location: C14-2022-0019.SH - Cady Lofts; District 9 1004 -1008 East 39th Strett, Boggy Creek Watershed; Central Austin Combined NP Area (Hancock) Owner/Applicant: Cady Lofts, LLC (Nathan H. Leistico) Agent: Request: SGI Ventures, Inc. (Sally Gaskin) SF-3-CO-NP, LO-MU-NP to MF-6-NP Staff Rec.: Staff: Recommendation of MF-4-NP Sherri Sirwaitis, 512-974-3057, …
City of Austin Housing and Plannin g Department P.O. Box 1088, Austin, TX 78767 -1088 (512) 974-3100 ♦ Fax (512) 974-3112 ♦ www .c ity o fau s tin .o rg/ h ou s in g MEMORANDUM TO: FROM: DATE: RE: Todd W. Shaw, Chair & Planning Commission Members Maureen Meredith, Senior Planner, Inclusive Planning Division Heather Chaffin, Senior Planner, Current Planning Division Housing and Planning Department April 20, 2022 NPA-2021-0005.02_2601 Montopolis Dr., 6700 & 6800 E. Ben White Blvd (Montopolis Multifamily) No zoning application has been filed at this time The applicant requests a postponement of this case from the April 26, 2022 Planning Commission hearing to the May 24, 2022 hearing date. The postponement request was made in a timely manner and meets the Planning Commission’s policy. Attachments: Email from Victoria Haase, Thrower Design Plan Amendment Map The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and will provide reasonable modifications and equal access to communications upon request. 1 of 29 From: Victoria <Victoria@throwerdesign.com> Sent: Tuesday, February 15, 2022 9:01 AM To: Meredith, Maureen <Maureen.Meredith@austintexas.gov> Cc: Rivera, Andrew <Andrew.Rivera@austintexas.gov>; Ron Thrower From: Victoria Sent: Tuesday, April 19, 2022 5:21 PM To: Meredith, Maureen <Maureen.Meredith@austintexas.gov>; Ron Thrower Subject: RE: April 26 PC?: NPA-2021-0005.02_2601 Montopolis Dr. *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** Correction, May 24th is the date we would like to postpone this case to. More time is needed to study the matters related to safety mitigation measures for the requested residential units as well as the existing uses in the area that would also benefit. Victoria Haase www.throwerdesign.com 512-998-5900 Cell 512-476-4456 Office Mail: P.O. Box 41957 Austin, Texas 78745 The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and will provide reasonable modifications and equal access to communications upon request. 2 of 29 The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and will provide reasonable modifications and equal access to communications upon request. 3 of 29 Planning Commission: April 26, 2022 NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN AMENDMENT REVIEW SHEET DATE FILED: July 27, 2021 (In-cycle) NEIGHORHOOD PLAN: Montopolis CASE#: NPA-2021-0005.02 PROJECT NAME: Montopolis Multifamily PC DATE: April 26, 2022 March 22, 2022 February 22, 2022 February 8, 2022 January 11, 2022 ADDRESS/ES: 2601 Montopolis Drive, 6700 & 6800 E. Ben White Blvd SVRD WB DISTRICT AREA: 3 SITE AREA: 18.64 acres OWNER/APPLICANT: Montopolis QO2B, …
City of Austin Housing and Plannin g Department P.O. Box 1088, Austin, TX 78767 -1088 (512) 974-3100 ♦ Fax (512) 974-3112 ♦ www .c ity o fau s tin .o rg/ h ou s in g MEMORANDUM TO: FROM: DATE: RE: Chair Todd Shaw and Planning Commission Members Maureen Meredith, Senior Planner, Inclusive Planning Division Housing and Planning Dept. April 19, 2022 NPA-2021-0025.01_8352, 8328 ½ W. U.S. Hwy 290 and 8112 Scenic Brook Drive The applicant requests an indefinite postponement of the above-referenced case. See attached email from Jewels Cain from Armbrust & Brown, PLLC. This postponement request was made in a timely manner and meets the Planning Commission’s policy. Attachments: Email from Jewels Cain, Armbrust & Brown, PLLC Future land use map The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and will provide reasonable modifications and equal access to communications upon request. 1 of 3 From: Jewels Cain Sent: Wednesday, March 23, 2022 4:52 PM To: Meredith, Maureen <Maureen.Meredith@austintexas.gov> Cc: Andy Linseisen < Subject: RE: Indef PP: NPA-2021-0025.01_290 West & Scenic Brook *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** Hello Maureen, Thank you for the heads-up! I wasn’t aware indefinite postponements expire but I see that in code now under Section 25-1-807. Since we have not submitted the zoning application yet will we be able to request another indefinite postponement? We should be submitting the zoning application soon but we won’t be ready for a public hearing by next month. Jewels Cain Land Development Consultant Armbrust & Brown, PLLC 100 Congress Avenue, Suite 1300 Austin, Texas 78701-2744 (512) 435-2318 - Direct (512) 435-2360 - Facsimile jcain@abaustin.com www.abaustin.com The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and will provide reasonable modifications and equal access to communications upon request. 2 of 3 The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and will provide reasonable modifications and equal access to communications upon request. 3 of 3
City of Austin Housing and Plannin g Department P.O. Box 1088, Austin, TX 78767 -1088 (512) 974-3100 ♦ Fax (512) 974-3112 ♦ www .c ity o fau s tin .o rg/ h ou s in g MEMORANDUM TO: FROM: DATE: RE: Todd W. Shaw, Chair & Planning Commission Members Maureen Meredith, Senior Planner, Inclusive Planning Housing and Planning Department April 19, 2022 NPA-2018-0021.02_5100, 5208, 50150 E. Oltorf Street & 2424 & 2424 ½ Riverside Farms Rd The applicant requests an indefinite postponement of the above-referenced case to allow additional time to decide how to move forward. This postponement request was made in a timely manner and meets the Planning Commission’s policy. Attachment: Ferris Clements’ Email Plan Amendment Map The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and will provide reasonable modifications and equal access to communications upon request. 1 of 3 -----Original Message----- From: Ferris Clements Sent: Wednesday, March 9, 2022 12:54 PM To: Meredith, Maureen <Maureen.Meredith@austintexas.gov> Subject: RE: Received notice re: Case No. NPA-2018-0021.02 Maureen, To confirm - we will just be asking for an indefinite postponement for this case. Thanks, The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and will provide reasonable modifications and equal access to communications upon request. 2 of 3 The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and will provide reasonable modifications and equal access to communications upon request. 3 of 3
Planning Commission: April 26, 2022 NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN AMENDMENT REVIEW SHEET NEIGHORHOOD PLAN: East MLK Combined (MLK) CASE#: NPA-2020-0015.02.SH PROJECT NAME: 2011 & 2015 EM Franklin PC DATE: April 26, 2022 April 12, 2022 March 22, 2022 March 8, 2022 DATE FILED: July 29, 2020 ADDRESS/ES: 2011 & 2015 E.M. Franklin Ave DISTRICT AREA: 1 SITE AREA: 4.03 acres OWNER/APPLICANT: 2011 & 2015 EM Franklin, LLC (Anmol Mehra) AGENT: Drenner Group, PC (Leah Bojo) CASE MANAGER: Maureen Meredith, Housing and Planning Dept. (512) 974-2695 PHONE: STAFF EMAIL: Maureen.Meredith@austintexas.gov TYPE OF AMENDMENT: Change in Future Land Use Designation From: Single Family To: Multifamily and Neighborhood Mixed Use, as amended on December 8, 2021. Base District Zoning Change Related Zoning Case: C14-2022-0008.SH From: SF-4-NP NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN ADOPTION DATE: November 2002 To: MF-4-NP and LR-MU-NP, as amended 1 1 of 69 Planning Commission: April 26, 2022 ACTION: CITY COUNCIL DATE: To be determined PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: April 26, 2022 – (Action pending) April 12, 2022 – Postponed to April 26, 2022 on the consent agenda at the request of neighborohod. [C. Hempel – 1st; R. Schneider – 2nd] Vote: 10-0 [A. Awais, J. P. Connolly, and G. Cox absent]. March 22, 2022 – Postponed to April 12, 2022 on the consent agenda at the request of staff. [R. Schneider 1st; A. Azhar – 2nd] Vote: 10-0 [J. Mushtaler off the dais. J. Thompson and JU. Shieh absent]. March 8, 2022 – Postponed to March 22, 2022 on the consent agenda at the request of staff. [R. Schneider – 1st; A. Azhar – 2nd] Vote: 10-0 [Mushtaler off the dais. J. Thompson and J. Shieh absent]. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff supports the applicant’s request for Multifamily and Neighborhood Commercial land use. BASIS FOR STAFF’S RECOMMENDATION: The applicant proposes a 143-unit housing development with 100% of the units owner-occupied. Forty-three units will be affordable, and 100 units will be market rate, The surrounding land uses are Mixed Use to the north, Recreation & Open Space to the east, Single Family to the south and Single Family land use on the west side of E. M. Franklin Avenue. The existing land use on the two tracts is Single Family. The proposed land use is Multifamily Residential on 2011 E. M. Franklin Avenue and Neighborhood Mixed Use on 2015 E. M. Franklin Ave. Staff supports the applicant’s request because the Neighborhood Mixed Use and Multifamily Residential land uses will …
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET DISTRICT: 1 CASE: C14-2022-0008.SH 2011 & 2015 E M Franklin ZONING FROM: SF-3-NP ADDRESS: 2011 & 2015 E M Franklin Avenue SITE AREA: 4.03 acres PROPERTY OWNER: 2011 & 2015 E M Franklin, LLC (Anmol Mehra) AGENT: Capital A Housing (Conor Kenny) TO: MF-4-NP and LR-MU-NP (2.82 acres) (1.21 acres) CASE MANAGER: Heather Chaffin (512-974-2122, heather.chaffin@austintexas.gov) STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff supports the Applicant’s request of MF-4-NP and LR-MU-NP. For a summary of the basis of staff’s recommendation, see case manager comments on page 2. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: April 26, 2022: April 12, 2022: Postponed to April 26, 2022, on the consent agenda at the request of the neighborhood. March 22, 2022: Postponed to April 12, 2022, on the consent agenda at the request of the applicant. March 8, 2022: Postponed to March 22, 2022, on the consent agenda at the request of the applicant. CITY COUNCIL ACTION: TBD ORDINANCE NUMBER: 1 of 68 C14-2022-0008.SH 2 ISSUES: No issues at this time. CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: The subject property is located on the east side of E M Franklin Avenue between East Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard and Manor Road. E. MLK Jr. Boulevard and Manor Road are both Imagine Austin Activity Corridors. The property is zoned SF-3-NP and is comprised of a vacant lot and a lot developed with a drive-in theater. North of the rezoning property are lots zoned LO-MU-NP, CS-MU-CO-NP, GR-NP and GR-V-NP that are developed with a mix of land uses. Land uses include a vacant club or lodge, a mix of residential and undeveloped, religious assembly and medical office. A site plan (E M Franklin 2, City File # SP-2019- 0284C) has been approved to redevelop the mixed residential/undeveloped lots with 116 attached and detached residential units. Immediately to the east of the property is Morris Williams Golf Course, zoned P-NP. A small tributary with floodplain is located at the rear of the property between the site and the golf course. Immediately south of the property are single family residences zoned SF-3-NP. Directly across E M Franklin to the west are single family residences zoned SF-3-NP. Also across E M Franklin are properties zoned MF-2-CO- NP and LO-MU-NP that are developed with multifamily, day care and administrative offices. Please see Exhibits A and B- Zoning Map and Aerial Exhibit. As a SMART Housing project, the applicant is proposing 160 multifamily and single …
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET TO: SF-3-NP DISTRICT: 4 CASE: C14-2022-0022 (1106 S Meadows) ZONING FROM: SF-2-NP ADDRESS: 1106 South Meadows Drive SITE AREA: 0.2045 acres (8,908 sq. ft.) PROPERTY OWNER: TALEM INVESTMENTS LLC AGENT: McNair Consulting, LLC (Jason McNair) CASE MANAGER: Sherri Sirwaitis (512-974-3057, sherri.sirwaitis@austintexas.gov) STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends SF-3-NP, Family Residence-Neighborhood Plan Combining District, zoning. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: April 26, 2022 CITY COUNCIL ACTION: ORDINANCE NUMBER: 1 of 12 C14-2022-0022 2 ISSUES: N/A CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: The site under consideration is developed with a 979 sq. ft. single family house on an 8,908 sq. ft. lot. The properties to the north, east and west are developed with single family residences, zoned SF-2-NP. To the south, across, South Meadows Drive, there are single- family homes, zoned SF-2-NP, and a duplex residence, zoned SF-3-NP. The applicant is requesting SF-3-NP zoning so that he can add an accessory dwelling unit (ADU) to the property. The staff recommends SF-3-NP zoning at this location because the property meets the intent of the Family Residence zoning district. The proposed rezoning will promote consistency and orderly planning because there are numerous properties within this neighborhood that are zoned SF-3-NP. The lots directly behind/ to the north of this site are developed with duplex residences fronting N. Meadows Drive. The proposed addition of an ADU to this site will provide for more housing units in this area. The property in question is located within the North Austin Civic Association (NACA) Neighborhood Planning area. The current land use on the FLUM is Single Family and the proposed land use through proposed zoning change is Single Family. Therefore, a plan amendment is not required. The applicant agrees with the staff’s recommendation. BASIS OF RECOMMENDATION: 1. The proposed zoning should be consistent with the purpose statement of the district sought. Family Residence district is intended as an area for moderate density single-family residential use, with a minimum lot size of 5,750 square feet. Duplex use is permitted under development standards which maintain single-family neighborhood characteristics. This district is appropriate for existing single-family neighborhoods having typically moderate sized lot patterns, as well as for development of additional family housing areas with minimum land requirements. Neighborhood Plan district denotes a tract located within the boundaries of an adopted Neighborhood Plan. 2. The proposed zoning should promote consistency and orderly planning. The proposed zoning will promote consistency and orderly planning because …
City of Austin Housing and Plannin g Department P.O. Box 1088, Austin, TX 78767 -1088 (512) 974-3100 ♦ Fax (512) 974-3112 ♦ www .c ity o fau s tin .o rg/ h ou s in g MEMORANDUM TO: Todd W. Shaw, Chair & Planning Commission Members April 20, 2022 NPA-2021-0021.02 _1406-1506 Parker Lane C14-2021-0139_1406-1506 Parker Lane Maureen Meredith, Senior Planner, Inclusive Planning Division Heather Chaffin, Senior Planner, Current Planning Division Housing and Planning Department FROM: DATE: RE: The applicant requests a postponement of the above-referenced cases from the April 26, 2022 Planning Commission hearing date to the May 24, 2022 hearing date. Please see the attached memo from Amanda Swor, Drenner Group, PC. This postponement request was made in a timely manner and meets the Planning Commission’s policy. Attachment: Amanda Swor’s memo Plan Amendment Map Zoning Map The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and will provide reasonable modifications and equal access to communications upon request. 1 of 4 The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and will provide reasonable modifications and equal access to communications upon request. 2 of 4 The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and will provide reasonable modifications and equal access to communications upon request. 3 of 4 The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and will provide reasonable modifications and equal access to communications upon request. 4 of 4
