ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET HLC DATE: PC DATE: November 16, 2020 November 24, 2020 CASE NUMBER: C14H-2020-0113 APPLICANT: Thomas Cooke; Casey Jordan, agent HISTORIC NAME: E.A. Murchison House WATERSHED: Blunn Creek ADDRESS OF PROPOSED ZONING CHANGE: 1304 Alta Vista Avenue ZONING FROM: SF-3-NP to SF-3-H-NP COUNCIL DISTRICT: 9 SUMMARY STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends the proposed zoning change from single family residence, neighborhood plan (SF-3-NP) combining district to single family residence – Historic Landmark – neighborhood plan (SF-3-H-NP) combining district zoning. QUALIFICATIONS FOR LANDMARK DESIGNATION: The E.A. Murchison House meets the criteria for designation for its architectural significance for its Tudor Revival architecture and its historical significance for its associations with civic leader and Austin School Board leader E.A. Murchison. HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION ACTION: Recommended the proposed zoning change from family residence, neighborhood plan (SF-3-NP) combining district zoning, to family residence – Historic Landmark – neighborhood plan (SF-3-H-NP) combining district zoning. Vote: 11-0. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: DEPARTMENT COMMENTS: The house is listed as a Priority 2 for research in the Comprehensive Cultural Resources Survey (1984). ACTION: PHONE: 974-6454 ORDINANCE NUMBER: CITY COUNCIL DATE: December 10, 2020 ORDINANCE READINGS: 1ST 2ND 3RD CASE MANAGER: Steve Sadowsky NEIGHBORHOOD ORGANIZATION: South River City Citizens Association BASIS FOR RECOMMENDATION: Architecture: The E.A. Murchison House is a one-and-a-half story, irregular plan, stone-clad Tudor Revival house designed by Houston architect H.L. Murchison for his parents, E.A. and Emma Murchison. The house is a relatively large example of Tudor Revival domestic architecture, occupying a large lot for an estate setting. It exhibits the hallmarks of the Tudor Revival style, including the random ashlar stone exterior, false half-timbering in the tympanae of the prominent gables, turned brackets, an asymmetrical composition, and a stone exterior chimney with clay chimney pots. The limestone on the house reputedly was salvaged when the Whitis Mansion on W. 27th 1 of 31B-11 A.4 - 2 Street was razed for the construction of the Scottish Rite Dormitory. The house has a primarily side-gabled roof with two prominent front-facing gables on either side of a central block, which contains a shed-roofed dormer. Fenestration in the house consists of 6:6 wood-frame windows in single, double, and triple configurations. There have been some additions and modifications to the house, all of which are in keeping with the original Tudor Revival style and articulation of the house, including the construction of a carport (1982), a pool and pool and …
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET HLC DATE: PC DATE: November 16, 2020 November 24, 2020 CASE NUMBER: C14H-2020-0120 APPLICANT: 905, Ltd., owners HISTORIC NAME: Mutual Building WATERSHED: Lady Bird Lake ADDRESS OF PROPOSED ZONING CHANGE: 905 Congress Avenue ZONING FROM: CBD to CBD-H SUMMARY STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends the proposed zoning change from central business district (CBD) zoning to central business district – Historic Landmark (CBD-H) combining district zoning. QUALIFICATIONS FOR LANDMARK DESIGNATION: Architecture and historical association. HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION ACTION: Recommended the proposed zoning change from central business district (CBD) district to central business district – Historic Landmark (CBD-H) combing district zoning. Vote; 11-0. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: DEPARTMENT COMMENTS: The house is beyond the bounds of the Comprehensive Cultural Resources Survey (1984). ACTION: ORDINANCE NUMBER: CITY COUNCIL DATE: December 10, 2020 ORDINANCE READINGS: 1ST 2ND 3RD CASE MANAGER: Steve Sadowsky NEIGHBORHOOD ORGANIZATION: Downtown Austin Neighborhood Association BASIS FOR RECOMMENDATION: Architecture: The Mutual Building is one of the finest examples of Art Deco design in downtown Austin. It is a two-story rectangular-plan building with a white cream limestone façade articulated with many facets of the Art Deco style, including carved stone floral motifs, a band of waves, and a recessed entry flanked by a tall, narrow window on either side. PHONE: 974-6454 The Art Deco movement sprang from the Exposition Internationale des Arts Decoratifs et Insustriels Modernes in Paris, France in 1925, and is characterized by simple shapes and geometric or stylized ornamentation, drawing inspiration from nature, Native American, Egyptian, and classical motifs. Art Deco was meant to incorporate art into architecture (and all of the other milieux of Art Deco expression, including furniture, home goods, lighting fixtures, jewelry, sculpture, statuary, and the visual arts), and to represent a sleek elegance that reflected modernism, wealth, and sophistication. New materials, such as stainless steel, bakelite, and other non-traditional building and decorative finishes found their way into Art 1 of 29B-12 Deco designs. The Art Deco façade of this building, designed by prominent local architect Hugo Kuehne in 1930, was for the new offices of a savings and home loan business, embodying the strength, stability, wealth, and refinement of the company during the troubled economic times of the Great Depression. The Art Deco façade of the building originally had a large, square, glass block bay on the second floor; the glass blocks were replaced with a bay window in 1981; an additional modification …
SUBDIVISION REVIEW SHEET CASE NO.: C8-2018-0122.3A PC DATE: November 24, 2020 SUBDIVISION NAME: East Village Phase 2 AREA: 22.17 acres LOTS: 119 lots APPLICANT: RH Pioneer North LLC (Annie Atkinson) AGENT: LJA Engineering, (Angela Ploetz) ADDRESS OF SUBDIVISION: 12817 Willow Grove Lane GRIDS: MQ32 COUNTY: Travis WATERSHED: Harris Branch JURISDICTION: Full Purpose EXISTING ZONING: PUD DISTRICT: 1 LAND USE: Residential SIDEWALKS: Sidewalks will be constructed along all internal streets. DEPARTMENT COMMENTS: This request is for the approval of East Village Single Family Phase 2, a final plat comprised of 119 lots on 22.17 acres. There will be 118 residential lots and one pedestrian/bike lot. The plat does not comply with the criteria for approval in LDC 25-4-84(B) and staff recommends disapproval for the reasons listed in the attached comment report. An application that has been disapproved with reasons may be updated to address those reasons until the application expires. If the applicant submits an update to address the reasons for disapproval, that update will be presented to the Land Use Commission within fifteen days of submittal. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends disapproval of the plat for the reasons listed in the comment report attached as Exhibit C. ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISSION ACTION: CASE MANAGER: Steve Hopkins PHONE: 512-974-3175 E-mail: steve.hopkins@austintexas.gov ATTACHMENTS Exhibit A: Vicinity map Exhibit B: Proposed plat Exhibit C: Comment report 1 of 7B-13 A551-1005 LOCATION MAP-2 8x11.dgn Default 9/23/2020 9:48:50 AM CANTARRA DR.2 of 7B-13 3 of 7B-13 4 of 7B-13 CITY OF AUSTIN –DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT SUBDIVISION APPLICATION – MASTER COMMENT REPORT CASE NUMBER: UPDATE: CASE MANAGER: C8-2018-0122.3A U0 Steve Hopkins PHONE #: 512-974-3175 PROJECT NAME: LOCATION: East Village Single Family Phase 2 12817 WILLOWGROVE LN SUBMITTAL DATE: FINAL REPORT DATE: October 26, 2020 November 18, 2020 STAFF REPORT: This report includes all staff comments received to date concerning your most recent subdivision application submittal. The comments may include requirements, recommendations, or information. The requirements in this report must be addressed by an updated submittal. The subdivision application will be approved when all requirements from each review discipline have been addressed. If you have any questions, concerns or if you require additional information about this report, please contact your case manager at the phone number listed above or by using the contact information listed for each reviewer in this report. Any change to the plan/plat shall not cause noncompliance with any applicable code or criteria. In addition, …
SUBDIVISION REVIEW SHEET LOT(S): 308 COUNTY: Travis (AJ Zorn) (Brett Pasquarella) P.C. DATE: November 24, 2020 JURISDICTION: Limited Purpose AGENT: Carlson, Brigance, and Doering,Inc CASE NO.: C8J-2019-0141 SUBDIVISION NAME: Skyline 2-D Preliminary Plan AREA: 62.407 acres OWNER/APPLICANT: Carma Easton, LLC ADDRESS OF SUBDIVISION: 8321 Thaxton Road GRIDS: J/K12 WATERSHED: Marble/Cottonmouth Creek EXISTING ZONING: Planned Unit Development (PUD) MUD PLAN: Pilot Knob MUD PROPOSED LAND USE: Residential- Single Family; cemetery, park/greenbelt/open space/landscape/ drainage easement lots, and public ROW VARIANCES: None SIDEWALKS: Sidewalks will be provided along all internal streets and the boundary street. DEPARTMENT COMMENTS: The request is for the approval of the Skyline 2-D Preliminary Plan. The plan is comprised of 308 lots on 62.407 acres, proposing 295 residential lots, 1 cemetery lot (existing Caperton cemetery tract), 7 park lot and 5 other lots for landscape/drainage easement, and approximately 9,850 linear feet of right-of-way/streets. Sidewalks are proposed on all streets. The proposed lots comply with the PUD zoning requirements for use and lot size. Parkland will be in compliance with the PUD. Water and wastewater will be provided by the City of Austin. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the preliminary plan as it meets all applicable State, County and City of Austin LDC requirements. CASE MANAGER: Sue Welch, Travis County - Single Office PHONE: 512-854-7637 Email address: Sue.Welch@traviscountytx.gov 1 of 6B-14 ONLYONLYTHAXTON ROAD (60' R.O.W.)(EXISTING)E. SLAUGHTER LANEMcKINNEY FALLS PKWY(R.O.W. VARIES)(EXISTING)McKINNEY FALLS PKWY(R.O.W. VARIES)(EXISTING)THAXTON ROAD(R.O.W. VARIES)(EXISTING)THAXTON ROAD (60' R.O.W.)(EXISTING)McKINNEY FALLS PKWY(R.O.W. VARIES)(EXISTING)ΔΔSKYLINE 2DPRELIMINARY PLANC8J-2019-014145116SKYLINE 2DSTREET, DRAINAGE, WATER, &WASTEWATER IMPROVEMENTSBRKASLOCTOBER 2020OVERALL PRELIMINARY PLAN 200 SCALE163.382 ACRES AND PART OF A 133.849 ACRE TRACT OF THE SANTIAGO DEL VALLE GRANT,TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXASSHEETOFJOB NUMBERDATEDESIGNEDBY:DRAFTEDBY:BDFIRM ID #F3791Carlson, Brigance & Doering, Inc.CJOB NAME:PROJECT:SHEET NAME:Main Office5501 West William Cannon Dr.Austin, Texas 78749Phone No. (512) 280-5160Civil Engineering SurveyingNorth Office12129 RR 620 N., Ste. 600Austin, Texas 78750www.cbdeng.comEXISTINGCOLTON BLUFFPHASE 1C8-2018-0217.1BDESIGN FOR 50' LOCAL STREETSDESIGN FOR 56' LOCAL STREETSDESIGN FOR 60' RESIDENTIAL COLLECTOR STREETS2 of 6B-14 SKYLINE 2DPRELIMINARY PLAN“” ” “” ” “” ” ” “” ” “” ” “” ” “” “” ”” “” ” ” ” ” ” ” ” ” ” ” ”” ” ”” ” ” ” ” ” ØØØØØØC8J-2019-014145116SKYLINE 2DSTREET, DRAINAGE, WATER, &WASTEWATER IMPROVEMENTSBRKASLOCTOBER 2020GENERAL NOTES2SHEETOFJOB NUMBERDATEDESIGNEDBY:DRAFTEDBY:BDFIRM ID #F3791Carlson, Brigance & Doering, Inc.CJOB NAME:PROJECT:SHEET NAME:Main Office5501 West William Cannon Dr.Austin, Texas 78749Phone No. (512) 280-5160Civil Engineering SurveyingNorth Office12129 RR 620 N., Ste. 600Austin, Texas 78750www.cbdeng.com3 of 6B-14 THAXTON ROAD (60' R.O.W.)(EXISTING)E. SLAUGHTER LANEMcKINNEY FALLS PKWY(R.O.W. …
M E M O R A N D U M Andrew Rivera, Planning and Zoning Department Stephany Roy, Senior Property Agent, Land Management Development Services Department TO: FROM: DATE: November 10, 2020 SUBJECT: F#10285-2006, 10286-2006 and 10287-2006 Partial Aerial Right-of-Way Vacation Applications for 60 East Avenue, 61 Rainey Street, and 69 Rainey Street Attached are the departmental comments and other information pertinent to the three joint referenced right of way vacation applications requesting to vacate aerial rights. The area being requested for vacation will be used for Mixed use high-rise with ground floor pedestrian oriented uses (retail) outdoor seating and multi-family housing. Buildings to span over the alley above 18'. All affected departments and private utility franchise holders have reviewed this request and recommend approval subject to the following conditions: AT&T (SWBT) – Only applies to F#10285-2006 • Approved contingent on the stipulation all AT&T facilities have been removed from said aerial ROW. • Approved contingent upon 1. A public access easement will be provided for an additional 3 feet of width on each side of the alley - 6 feet in total. 2. The aerial vacation will be 20 feet in height at the building face and will transition down to 18 feet at the lowest point. • Approved contingent upon retention of a public utility easement to cover aerial utility lines. Once the lines/poles are relocated/removed, the PUE can be vacated. Be advised that poles will not be removed until all utilities have been removed from them. If there are comms located on the poles in this area, applicant should begin conversations now with comm companies regarding relocations. Continue to work with Rudy Vela at Austin Energy regarding relocation of electric facilities. Google Fiber – Only applies to F#10285-2006 • Approved contingent upon any relocations and with the understanding that an alternate underground pathway will be provided for the relocation of our existing aerial fiber optics cables. All expenses will be the responsibility of the Developer. • Approved contingent upon full reimbursement for the cost of constructions if Grande Communications Grande will need to relocate. PARD / Planning and Design Review • Approved contingent upon “See comment document”. ATD Electric 1 of 17B-15 Time Warner Cable / Charter Urban Design Review • Approved contingent upon any relocations and/or adjustments of Charter/Spectrum facilities will be paid for by the applicant/developer/owner. • Approved contingent upon the vacation retain connectivity and …
Frequently Asked Questions This FAQ sheet is intended to provide a brief orientation to the Historic Design Standards. Please contact preservation@austintexas.gov if you have further questions or feedback about the standards. 1 Why were the Historic Design Standards I own a property in a locally designated historic developed? Don’t we already have standards for district. How will the Historic Design Standards 3 historic properties? affect me? The Historic Design Standards were developed to clarify existing standards for historic landmarks and National Register districts, and to make the historic district application process easier and more equitable for new districts. The Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Rehabilitation form the foundation of preservation practice in the United States and are used in Austin to evaluate proposed changes to historic landmarks and in National Register district. However, these very general standards can be challenging to interpret when planning and evaluating specific projects. The Historic Design Standards build on them with more specific standards and illustrations of good practices. For new historic districts, community members compiling an application currently must hire a consultant or learn how to develop their own design standards, then go through multiple rounds of review with other property owners and City staff. This adds time and cost to the application process—and results in design standards that are nearly identical to those for other districts. The Historic Design Standards will provide a consistent, predictable set of standards for all areas considering historic district designation. 2 I own a historic landmark. How will the Historic Design Standards affect me? If adopted by City Council, the Historic Design Standards will clarify existing standards for exterior changes to historic landmarks, as well as new construction on landmarked properties. The Historic Design Standards are based on the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Rehabilitation that City staff and the Historic Landmark Commisison currently use to evaluate changes to historic landmarks, but they are clearer, more specific, and easier to use for planning and evaluating projects. The Historic Design Standards will not affect previously agreed-upon design standards for existing historic districts. They do align with existing district design standards and may be adopted by property owners within each district if desired. 4 I own a property in a National Register district. How will the Historic Design Standards affect me? If adopted by City Council, the Historic Design Standards will clarify existing recommended guidelines for changes to …
Historic Design Standards City of Austin Adopted _________ 1 of 132B-16 Welcome In Austin, historic preservation encourages the preservation of historic buildings, structures, sites, and districts; promotes awareness of cultural and architectural heritage; and helps shape a more sustainable, equitable, and livable place. As the city grows, these Historic Design Standards will help property owners, designers, builders, and historic preservation professionals make consistent decisions about how to meet present-day needs while stewarding local built heritage and achieving larger goals. Clear standards and graphics show good practices, as well as changes to avoid. The Historic Design Standards were created by a working group representing property owners, designers, developers, advocates, and the Historic Landmark Commission. The working group sought to develop locally relevant standards grounded in national preservation principles. Many members are laypeople, and readability was a key concern: the standards needed to be understandable by property owners and neighbors considering whether to apply for historic district designation, as well as by architects. A Maintenance and Preservation chapter and illustrated glossary support those who want to learn more about architectural elements and materials. The Historic Design Standards promote long-term sustainability by supporting the retention and repair of existing buildings, which keep tons of old-growth wood and other material in use and out of the landfill. They also support sustainable solutions for making buildings more energy efficient now, from high-impact improvements like attic insulation and duct sealing to DIY changes such as weather-stripping around windows and doors. Historic Preservation Office staff are available to answer questions and provide feedback on proposed projects. Reach out to preservation@austintexas.gov or call (512) 974-3393. Left cover image: People looking out over Austin, ca. 1940s 2 of 132B-16 Acknowledgments Design Standards Working Group The Historic Landmark Commission created the Design Standards Working Group on September 24, 2018 to create a new set of historic design standards, with the goals of providing clear, user-friendly standards and guidelines for all historic property owners and of simplifying the historic district application process. This document is the product of the working group’s efforts and is modeled on the Preservation Austin design standards template produced through a community initiative in April 2011. David Carroll, AIA Urban Design Commission, preservation architect Janet Beinke Historic district property owner Cara Bertron Historic Preservation Office staff Madeline Clites Preservation consultant Angela Gaudette Historic Preservation Office staff Laura Keating Urban Design staff Marie Oehlerking-Read Texas Historical Commission staff …
November 13, 2020 Terri Myers, Chair City of Austin Historic Landmark Commission Re: Proposed Historic Design Standards Dear Ms. Myers, Preservation Austin exists to empower Austinites to shape a more inclusive, resilient, and meaningful community culture through preservation. We write today to respectfully support Austin's Historic Preservation Office's proposed Historic Design Standards. We commend the time-intensive and community-focused efforts of the working group and the Historic Preservation Office staff. We believe that the design standards will increase equity and accessibility in Austin’s local historic district application process. Preservation Austin has adopted Underrepresented Heritage as an FY21 Advocacy Priority. We see the citywide design standards as an encouragement to many groups who would not have the time or money to develop unique standards for their proposed district. We are optimistic the design standards will encourage new local district applications. At the same time, these design standards will streamline the Historic Landmark Commission process for city staff and advocates alike by providing clear and consistent standards. We believe this will create a more efficient and effective process for the benefit of all. We also believe the standards support the preservation of our city's diverse heritage, for the people of Austin, in a way that's compatible with increasing density. Preservation Austin knows how crucial density is for Austin's future and appreciate that the standards do not discourage density but rather recognizes that it can occur alongside preserving our historic neighborhoods. Preservation Austin encourages the Historic Landmark Commission to support the proposed Historic Design Standards. We know they will be an asset to our city for years to come. We again recognize the dedication that went into creating these standards and hope to see them adopted. Thank you for your service to the community, Clayton Bullock, President 1 of 1B-16
Special Meeting of the Planning Commission November 24, 2020 Planning Commission to be held November 24, 2020 with Social Distancing Modifications Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers, including applicants and representatives, must register in advance (Day before the scheduled meeting, November 23 2020 by noon). To speak remotely at the November 24, 2020 Planning Commission Meeting, residents must: Preferably email the board liaison at andrew.rivera@austintexas.gov or call 512-974-6508 the day before the meeting. The following information is required: 1. The speaker name. 2. Item number(s) they wish to speak on. 3. Whether they are for/against/neutral. 4. Mailing address. 5. Telephone number. Must be the number that will be used to call-in. Failure to provide the required information by noon November 23, 2020 shall render a request null and void. A registered speaker may not sign up another speaker. Previous registration on an item does not automatically roll over. •Once a request to register to speak has been called in or emailed to the board liaison, residents will receive either an email or phone call with additional information regarding the call in process. •Handouts or other information must be emailed to andrew.rivera@austintexas.gov by 1:00 PM Tuesday, November 24, 2020. This information will be provided to Commission members in advance of the meeting. •Residents may watch the meeting here: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Postponement requests must be submitted to the case manager and Andrew Rivera by 5PM Monday, November 23, 2020 Reunión de la Comisión de Planificación Fecha 24 de Noviembre de 2020 La Comisión de Planificación se reunirá el 24 de Noviembre de 2020 con modificaciones de distanciamiento social. Se permitirán comentarios públicos por teléfono; no se permitirá ninguna entrada en persona. Llame o envíe un correo electrónico al enlace de la junta en 512-974-6508 andrew.rivera@austintexas.gov a más tardar al mediodía (el día antes de la reunion, 23 de Noviembre de 2020). 1. El nombre del orador. 2. Número (s) de artículo sobre el que desean hablar. 3. Si están a favor / en contra / neutrales. 4. Dirección postal. 5. Número de teléfono. Debe ser el número que se utilizará para llamar a la persona que desea hablar. Si la información solicitada no se envía antes del mediodía del 24 de Noviembre de 2020, la solicitud será nula y sin efecto. Un orador registrado no puede registrar a otro orador. El registro anterior de …
To: Rhoades, Wendy <Wendy.Rhoades@austintexas.gov>; Meredith, Maureen <Maureen.Meredith@austintexas.gov> Cc: David Hartman; Daniel Llanes Subject: FW: 11-24-2020 PC Agenda Items #B-5 (NPA-2020-0016.01), and #B-6 (C14-2020-0073), MSC & CTC Tracts - Postponement Request to Dec. 8, 2020 PC mtg. *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** Dear Wendy and Maureen, On behalf of the applicant, I would like to request a postponement of items B-5 and B-6 from the 11/24/2020 PC agenda to the 12/8/2020 meeting to give us more time to continue our dialogue with the Govalle/Johnston Terrace Neighborhood Plan Contact Team. Thank you for your assistance. ======================= Alice Glasco, President Alice Glasco Consulting 512-231-8110 W 512-626-4461 C
From: Pete Gilcrease Sent: Thursday, October 22, 2020 11:41 AM To: Flores, Yvette - BC <bc-Yvette.Flores@austintexas.gov>; Hempel, Claire - BC <BC- Claire.Hempel@austintexas.gov>; Anderson, Greg - BC <bc-Greg.Anderson@austintexas.gov>; Thompson, Jeffrey - BC <bc-Jeffrey.Thompson@austintexas.gov>; Howard, Patrick - BC <BC- Patrick.Howard@austintexas.gov>; Azhar, Awais - BC <BC-Awais.Azhar@austintexas.gov> Cc: Rivera, Andrew <Andrew.Rivera@austintexas.gov>; Rusthoven, Jerry <Jerry.Rusthoven@austintexas.gov> Subject: Friends of Hyde Park Opposes Baker Center Historic Designation Rezoning *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** Historic Commission Meeting: October 26, 2020 Planning Commission Meeting: October 27, 2020 Austin City Council Meeting: November 12, 2020 Case Number: C14H-2020-0087 Project Location: 3908 Avenue B Historic Commission, Planning Commission, and City Council, Friends of Hyde Park strongly opposes the rezoning of the Baker Center to include historic zoning (-H). This rezoning will remove almost all opportunities for affordable housing on the property in the future and should be strongly opposed by the Historic Commission, Planning Commission, and the City Council. The Baker Center property is already zoned within the Hyde Park Local Historic District (-HD) and there is no need to also zone the property with the further historic (-H) restriction. Making a property historic has been known to make it hard or impossible to add housing to any part of the property, even the parking lots. Parking lots cover a considerable amount of the Baker School property and could be a great way to add affordable housing around the existing building. A previous example is the Dabney-Horne House at 507 W 23rd from February 23, 2014. It was zoned historic and the property owners wanted to add additional housing on the parking lot next to the historic zoned house and it was rejected. These types of barriers to housing and large parking lots are unnecessary and harm affordability and alternative transportation options in Austin. When the Alamo Drafthouse was originally purchasing the property in 2018, Friends of Hyde Park was very concerned that Alamo had no intention of ever building any housing on the property, which was a requirement for them in order to qualify for the purchase of the property from AISD. We were concerned that Alamo only included the designs for additional and affordable housing in their proposal as a way to purchase the property under market value from AISD so Alamo could use the property solely for their headquarters. Our concerns were based on two meetings Friends of Hyde Park had with the architect for the …
Gaudette, Angela From: Sent: To: Subject: Gaudette, Angela Sunday, November 15, 2020 4:20 PM Gaudette, Angela FW: Letter of Support for C14H-2020-008/Baker School Historic Landmark Status From: PAZ Preservation <Preservation@austintexas.gov> Sent: Saturday, November 14, 2020 5:51 PM To: Gaudette, Angela <Angela.Gaudette@austintexas.gov> Subject: FW: Letter of Support for C14H‐2020‐008/Baker School Historic Landmark Status *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** TO: Historic Landmark Commission, Planning Commission & City Council FR: Betsy Clubine, Co-President, Hyde Park Neighborhood Association DT: November 5, 2020 Case #: C14H-2020-008 Applicant: Alamo Drafthouse Cinemas Baker LLC Historic Name: Baker School On behalf of the Hyde Park Neighborhood Association, I am writing to support the proposed zoning change (Case # C14H-2020-008) to designate the former Baker School as a historic landmark. The Baker School is located within the boundaries of the Hyde Park NCCD and Local Historic District and is included in the Hyde Park Neighborhood Plan, approved by the Austin City Council. In December 2017, HPNA members unanimously supported the zoning changes and variances required by Alamo Drafthouse to restore the Baker School for use as their corporate headquarters. As part of that agreement, it was understood that Alamo Drafthouse would seek historic landmark designation for the Baker School building and that any future proposed structures would have to receive a Certificate of Appropriateness from the Historic Landmark Commission. While additions in front of the building are not permitted per the adopted zoning, any additions to the sides of the building should be reviewed as a part of the Austin Historic landmark status for this important site, as well as its status as Contributing to the Local Historic District. Over the past few years, Alamo Drafthouse has meticulously restored not just the exterior of the site, but much of the interior as well—uncovering long-hidden historical/architectural elements of this important site. The zoning ordinance that was adopted requires a 70’ setback along Ave B to protect the front of the lot and building. Currently the front is used for a combination of community gardens and open space used by area residents. In recognition of their outstanding work, the owners and architect received a 2020 Preservation Austin Award for Rehabilitation. 1 About the Hyde Park Neighborhood Association Founded in 1974, HPNA has played a vital role in Austin’s civic life for over four decades, welcoming renters and homeowners of all ages and backgrounds to this historic Central Austin community. …
November 11, 2020 Terri Myers, Chair City of Austin Historic Landmark Commission Re: Baker School Historic Zoning Dear Ms. Myers, Preservation Austin exists to empower Austinites to shape a more inclusive, resilient, and meaningful community culture through preservation. We write today to express our support of the proposed historic zoning of 3908 Avenue B, the Baker School. The property has clear historical associations and community value, which we implore the Historic Landmark Commission to recognize. Historical Associations: Built in 1911, Baker School is one of the oldest school buildings in the city. It was built to serve the developing Hyde Park neighborhood. Its namesake was DeWitt Clinton Baker (1832-1881), who helped establish the Austin public school system as well as Austin’s first public library. Community Value: The school is a neighborhood focal point, signaling Hyde Park as an upper-middle-class district. The founders recognized the need for social, cultural, religious, and educational institutions to attract residents. In the early 20th century, the importance of education reflects Austin’s transition from a frontier city to one of a cultured and literate population. Architectural Significance: The Baker School is also a contributing structure to the Hyde Park Historic District, already recognizing its architectural significance. Three prominent local architecture firms contributed to the existing structure, Roy Thomas, Hugo Kuehne, and Kreisle and Brooks. The popular Neo-Classical style of the early 20th century is evident in Baker School. This fall Preservation Austin honored Baker School with a 2020 Preservation Merit Award for its rehabilitation, and its owners have long demonstrated their commitment to historic preservation in our city. As Austin faces more school closures on the horizon, we are all called to find creative and sustainable ways to honor this heritage while serving today’s businesses and families. Preservation Austin has adopted this issue as a FY21 Advocacy Priority, and will work to educate our community and our leaders about the potential for adaptive reuse of Austin’s decommissioned schools as one option for the challenges facing AISD – using Baker School as an example of how to do this so well. Thank you for your service to the community, Clayton Bullock, President
Planning Commission Q & A Report B-10: Commissioner Azhar/ Staff Response in blue. • Will the "H" Historic Combining District designation limit the ability to add housing/affordable housing to the site? Including, construction of such housing in the parking lots adjoining the historical structure itself? The H zoning will not affect the ability to add housing or affordable housing to the site. The Baker School is contributing to the Hyde Park Local Historic District already, so any new construction on the site will be reviewed pursuant to an application for a Certificate of Appropriateness to the Historic Landmark Commission. The H zoning does not impose additional restrictions over what is already in place on this site. • Is it possible to only designate the parcel containing the historical structure itself and not the surrounding parking lots? Would doing this allow construction of housing in the parking lots or would that still not be possible? Staff submitted a proposal to the Historic Landmark Commission to do just that, and that proposal will be in the backup for the Planning Commission meeting. The applicant preferred to have the entire parcel zoned historic, and that is what the Historic Landmark Commission eventually recommended. Staff believes that zoning the entire parcel historic is not necessary and would rather focus the historic landmark designation on the historic buildings on the site with an appropriate buffer around them. • According to Mr. Richard Weiss, applicant, regarding the "Baker Field" west of the site - "This area alone was originally zoned for a 5 story residential housing development with 25% affordability, but it was subdivided and purchased by the City in order to build a regional detention pond earlier this year. We believe the city should explore every option to incorporate affordable housing AND detention on this subdivided lot, because it is only area that is zoned for significant density without compromising the integrity of the original campus." Can staff please respond to whether the Baker Field site will include housing on it in the future or would this not be possible? If there is the ability to construct housing on this site in the future, how would that be funded? Historic Preservation Staff cannot answer this question as to the possibility of the construction of new housing on the site at the Baker Field. During the discussions at the Historic Landmark Commission, the applicant did offer …
Planning Commission: November 10, 2020 NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN AMENDMENT REVIEW SHEET DATE FILED: July 24, 2020 (In-Cycle) NEIGHORHOOD PLAN: Govalle/Johnston Terrace Combined (Govalle) CASE#: NPA-2020-0016.03 PROJECT NAME: 1135 Gunter St. PC DATE: November 10, 2020 ADDRESS/ES: DISTRICT AREA: 3 SITE AREA: 3.4063 acres OWNER/APPLICANT: 1135 Gunter Partners, LP (Tract 1) and Renaissance Family 1135 and 1129/1129 ½ Gunter Street Properties, LP (Tract 2) AGENT: Armbrust & Brown, PLLC (Michael J. Whellan) CASE MANAGER: Maureen Meredith, Housing and Planning Dept. PHONE: STAFF EMAIL: Maureen.meredith@austintexas.gov TYPE OF AMENDMENT: Change in Future Land Use Designation (512) 974-2695 From: Commercial & Single Family To: Mixed Use Base District Zoning Change Related Zoning Case: C14-2020-0083 From: CS-CO-NP & SF-3-NP NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN ADOPTION DATE: PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: November 10, 2020 - Pending 1 To: CS-MU-V-CO-NP March 27, 2003 1 of 30B-1 Planning Commission: November 10, 2020 STAFF RECOMMENDATION: To grant applicant’s request for Mixed Use land use. BASIS FOR STAFF’S RECOMMENDATION: Staff supports the applicant’s request for Mixed Use land use because the proposed mixed use development with residential and commercial uses is appropriate in this location. The property is near Airport Boulevard and Springdale Road which are designated activity corridors on the Imagine Austin Comprehensive Plan Growth Concept Map. The property is also on the edge of the Springdale Station neighborhood activity center where mixed use developments are encouraged. The Govalle/Johnston Terrace Combined Neighborhood Plan supports mixed use land uses that provide residential uses and commercial uses. It also recommends land uses that are compatible with the surrounding land uses and are balance and varied. Mixed Use land use in this location is compatible with the surrounding uses. The proposed apartment dwelling units with retail will provide additional housing options and increase the range of services for people in the planning area. 2 2 of 30B-1 Planning Commission: November 10, 2020 LAND USE DESCRIPTIONS EXISTING LAND USE ON THE PROPERTY Single family - Detached or two family residential uses at typical urban and/or suburban densities. Purpose 1. Preserve the land use pattern and future viability of existing neighborhoods; 2. Encourage new infill development that continues existing neighborhood patterns of development; and 3. Protect residential neighborhoods from incompatible business or industry and the loss of existing housing. Application 3 3 of 30B-1 Planning Commission: November 10, 2020 1. Existing single‐family areas should generally be designated as single family to preserve established neighborhoods; and 2. May include small …
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET CASE: C14-2020-0083 1135 Gunter St. P.C. DATE: November 10, 2020 AREA: 3.4 acres ADDRESS: 1135 Gunter Street (Tract 1) and 1129- ½ Gunter Street (Tract 2) DISTRICT AREA: 3 OWNERS: 1135 Gunter Partners, LP (Tract 1) and Renaissance Family Properties, LP (Tract 2) APPLICANT: Armbrust & Brown, PLLC (Michael J. Whellan) ZONING FROM: Tract 1: CS-CO-NP, Tract 2: SF-3-NP TO: CS-MU-V-CO-NP (Tracts 1 and 2) SUMMARY STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff does not support the Applicant’s request of CS-MU-V-CO-NP. Staff recommends an alternate of CS- MU-CO-NP. The Staff and Applicant requests include the same conditional overlays (CO): 1. The following land uses shall be prohibited: Agricultural Sales and Services, Alternative Financial Services, Automobile Rentals, Automobile Repair, Automobile Sales, Automobile Washing (of any kind), Bail Bond Services, Building Maintenance Services, Campground, Carriage Stable, Commercial Blood Plasma Center, Construction Sales and Services, Convenience Storage, Drop-Off Recycling Collection Facility, Equipment Repair Services, Equipment Sales, Exterminating Services, Kennels, Laundry Services, Outdoor Entertainment, Outdoor Sports and Recreation, Pawn Shop, Pedicab Storage and Dispatch, Recreational Equipment Maintenance and Storage, Service Station, Vehicle Storage, Limited Warehouse and Distribution, Community Recreation (Public), Maintenance and Service Facilities, Residential Treatment, Transitional Housing, and Transportation Terminal. PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: November 10, 2020: CITY COUNCIL DATE: December 3, 2020: ORDINANCE READINGS: 1st 2nd 3rd CASE MANAGER: Heather Chaffin e-mail: heather.chaffin@austintexas.gov ORDINANCE NUMBER: PHONE: 512-974-2122 1 of 14B-2 Page 2 C14-2020-0083 ISSUES: The subject property is located near a section of Airport Boulevard that is not designated as a Core or Future Core Transit Corridor. The property does not have frontage on or direct vehicular access to Airport Boulevard; instead, the property only has frontage and access to two ASMP Level 1 streets. The property is surrounded by single family residential neighborhoods to the south and west and is proximate to commercial land uses along Airport Boulevard. DEPARTMENT COMMENTS: The subject property is located west of Airport Boulevard between Gunter Street and Kirk Avenue. The majority of the property is zoned CS-CO-NP and is currently used for a cab company and bus charter company. The conditional overlay prohibits Vehicle storage land use, and makes the following land uses conditional: Agricultural sales and services, Construction sales and services, Limited warehousing and distribution, Building maintenance services, Laundry services, Equipment sales, and Equipment repair services. A small portion of the property is zoned SF-3-NP and is developed with a single family residence. The subject …
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET (Erin Welch) (Greg Keshishian) (42,645.24 square feet) DISTRICT: 3 SITE AREA: 0.979 acres AGENT: Land Strategies, Inc. CASE: C14-2020-0109 – 411 Radam Lane ZONING FROM / TO: LO-CO-NP, to change conditions of zoning ADDRESS: 411 Radam Lane PROPERTY OWNER: CCD-Radam Ln, Ltd. CASE MANAGER: Wendy Rhoades (512-974-7719, wendy.rhoades@austintexas.gov) STAFF RECOMMENDATION: The Staff recommendation is to grant limited office – conditional overlay – neighborhood plan (LO-CO-NP) combining district zoning, to remove the one and a half (1-½) stories limitation and the requirement for a 25-foot undisturbed buffer along the west property line from the Conditional Overlay. Note: As requested by the Applicant, the Conditional Overlays that limit height to 30 feet and prohibit medical office uses will continue to apply to the rezoning area. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: November 10, 2020: CITY COUNCIL ACTION: December 3, 2020: ORDINANCE NUMBER: ISSUES: On Monday, October 26, 2020, the Applicant presented the proposed rezoning to representatives of the South Congress Combined Neighborhood Plan Contact Team. The Applicant has also been in contact with an interested neighbor on the north side of Radam Lane. CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: The subject tract is located on Radam Lane, is developed with a 4,800 square foot 1-½ story office building and has limited office – conditional overlay – neighborhood plan (LO-CO- NP) combining district zoning. In 2001 Council approved LO-CO zoning and the Conditional Overlay contains four items: 1) require a 25 foot undisturbed buffer along the west property line; 2) limit height to 30 feet; 3) establish a limit of 1 ½ stories; and 4) prohibit medical offices. Please refer to Exhibit B – 2001 Rezoning Ordinance. 1 of 17B-3 C14-2020-0109 Page 2 There are single family residences across Radam Lane to the north (SF-3-NP), an undeveloped portion of a lot owned by the Salvation Army to the east (CS-MU-NP), a brewery and sign manufacturing shop within an industrial park to the south (W/LO-CO-NP; IP-CO-NP), and an undeveloped lot owned by the Applicant, one single family residence to the west, and auto washing and auto sales fronting South Congress Avenue to the west (GR- MU-NP; GR-MU-CO-NP; CS-MU-NP). Please see Exhibits A and A-1 – Zoning Map and Aerial Exhibit. The Applicant proposes to rezone the property and remove two provisions of the Conditional Overlay: the building or structure to one and a half stories limitation and the requirement for a buffer along the …
C14-2020-0096 1 ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET CASE: C14-2020-0096 – 3707 S 2nd Street DISTRICT: 3 ZONING FROM: SF-3 TO: GR-MU-V ADDRESS: 3707 S. 2nd Street SITE AREA: 4.78 acres PROPERTY OWNER: 3707 S. 2nd Property, LP (Justin Albright) AGENT: Armbrust & Brown, PLLC (Amanda Surman) CASE MANAGER: Kate Clark (512-974-1237, kate.clark@austintexas.gov) STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends general office – mixed use (GO-MU) combining district. For a summary of the basis of staff’s recommendation, see page 2. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: November 10, 2020 Scheduled for Planning Commission October 27, 2020 Approved neighborhood’s request to postpone to November 10, 2020. Vote: 11-0. [C. Hempel, A. Azhar – 2nd; J. Shieh was absent]. CITY COUNCIL ACTION: November 12, 2020 Scheduled for City Council ORDINANCE NUMBER: ISSUES On September 9, 2020 staff received an email from the Galindo Neighborhood opposing the addition of vertical mixed-use (“V”) to the zoning district. For all received written comments, please refer to Exhibit C: Correspondence Received. CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: This property is approximately 4.78 acres and is developed with a single office building. This office building appears to have been constructed in the mid 1970’s and is considered a legally nonconforming use. It is currently zoned SF-3 and is surrounded by SF-4A-CO and P zoning to 1 of 13B-4 C14-2020-0096 2 the north, GO-V-CO and LO-V-CO zoning to the east, GR zoning to the south, and LO and MH zoning to the west. Please see Exhibit A: Zoning Map and Exhibit B: Aerial Map for context. To the west across South 2nd Street is the Galindo Elementary School. Staff has confirmed with the Austin Independent School District (AISD) that they do not have any concerns with this rezoning case. The applicant is requesting GR-MU-V in order to allow for a change in use to medical office and to provide flexibility to redevelop the site with multifamily units in the future. BASIS OF RECOMMENDATION: and development intensities. 1. Zoning should promote a transition between adjacent and nearby zoning districts, land uses, This property is in between the commercial and office zoning districts on South 1st Street and Ben White Boulevard, and the residential zoning districts and uses internal to the neighborhood. Rezoning this property to GO-MU would provide a transition in use and intensity from Ben White Boulevard and be consistent with uses and intensities from South 1st Street while also permitting the applicant’s intended use of medical …
SITE PLAN REVIEW SHEET ENVIRONMENTAL VARIANCE REQUEST ONLY P.C. COMMISSION DATE: November 10, 2020 CASE: SP-2020-0093DS COUNCIL DISTRICT: District #9 PROJECT NAME: 1112 W. Annie Street APPLICANT: Atwell, LLC ADDRESS OF SITE: 1112 W. Annie Street COUNTY: Travis WATERSHED: West Bouldin Creek EXISTING ZONING: SF-3-NP PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT: A residential driveway / bridge to cross over West Bouldin Creek. DESCRIPTION OF VARIANCE: The applicant requests the following: JURISDICTION: Full Purpose AGENT: Mark Zupan AREA: 0.1455 Request to vary from LDC 25-8-261 – to allow development inside the Critical Water Quality Zone. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends this variance, having determined that the required findings of fact have been met. Staff recommends with the following conditions: Restore any damage caused during construction to the City erosion control infrastructure up to the standards shown in the West Bouldin Creek at West Annie Street Stream Restoration Project GP- 2014-0593.WPD. Provide a planting plan requiring City standard specification 609S Native Seeding and Planting within the critical water quality zone. ENVIRONMENTAL BOARD ACTION: 10/21/2020: The Environmental Board voted in (7) favor for the approval of the requested variance, (0) in denial of the requested variance, (4) absentia. ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISSION ACTION: ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW STAFF: Hank Marley CASE MANAGER: Anaiah Johnson PHONE: 512-974-2067 PHONE: 512-974-2932 1 of 45B-5 ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION MOTION 20201021-004a Date: October 21, 2020 Subject: SP-2020-0093DS at 1112 West Annie St. Motion by: Kevin Ramberg Seconded by: Peggy Maceo RATIONALE: WHEREAS, the Environmental Commission recognizes the applicant is requesting a variance from LDC 25- 8-261 to allow development inside the critical water quality zone; and WHEREAS, the Environmental Commission recognizes that staff recommends this variance with conditions having determined the required Findings of Fact have been met. THEREFORE, the Environmental Commission recommends the variance request with the following: Staff Conditions: 1. Restore any damage caused during construction to the City erosion control infrastructure up to the standards shown in the West Bouldin Creek at West Annie Street Stream Restoration Project GP-2014-0593.WPD. 2. Provide a planting plan requiring City standard specification 609S Native Seeding and Planting within the critical water quality zone. VOTE 7-0 For: Bedford, Smith, Neely, Coyne, Maceo, Ramberg, and Gordon Against: None Abstain: None Recuse: None Absent: Creel, Nill, Thompson, and Guerrero Approved By: Linda Guerrero, Environmental Commission Chair 1 2 of 45B-5 Development Services Department Staff Recommendations Concerning Required Findings Project Name: 1112 W. Annie Street; SP-2020-0093DS Ordinance Standard: …
