Planning Commission: September 14, 2021 146 ½, 200, 200 ½, 204 ½ Academy Drive & 1006, 1020 Melissa Lane NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN AMENDMENT REVIEW SHEET NEIGHORHOOD PLAN: Greater South River City Combined (South River City) CASE#: NPA-2019-0022.01 PROJECT NAME: 200 Academy PC DATE: September 14, 2021 DATE FILED: February 27, 2019 (In-cycle) August 10, 2021 June 23, 2020 January 14, 2020 August 13, 2019 ADDRESS/ES: DISTRICT AREA: 9 SITE AREA: 4.6076 acres OWNER/APPLICANT: Spearhead Academy, LTD (Chris Wallin) AGENT: Weiss Architecture, Inc. (Richard Weiss) 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: Mixed Use/Office Base District Zoning Change To: Mixed Use Related Zoning Case: C14-2020-0147 From: CS-1-NCCD-NP, CS-NCCD-NP, and MF-4-NCCD-NP To: CS-1-MU-NP, CS-MU-NP and MF-4-NP NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN ADOPTION DATE: September 29, 2005 PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: September 14, 2021 – 1 1 of 70B-4 Planning Commission: September 14, 2021 August 10, 2021 – Postponed to September 14, 2021 at the request of the neighborhood, with applicant in agreement, on the consent agenda. [J. Thompson – 1st; P. Howard – 2nd] Vote: 7-0 [J. P. Connolly, G. Cox, C. Hempel, J. Mushtaler, R. Schneider and J. Shieh absent]. June 23, 2020 – Approved for applicant’s request for an indefinite postponement on the consent agenda. [J. Thompson – 1st; R. Schneider – 2nd] Vote: 12-0 [P. Seeger absent]. January 14, 2020 – Approved for applicant’s request for an indefinite postponement on the consent agenda. [J. Thompson- 1st; C. Kenny – 2nd] Vote: 9-0 [A. Azhar, C. Hempel and P. Seeger absent. C. Llanes Pulido off the dais]. August 13, 2019 – Approved for staff’s request for an indefinite postponement on the consent agenda. [C. Kenny – 1st; G. Anderson – 2nd] Vote: 9-0 [A. Azhar, P. Howard, R. Schneider and P. Seeger absent]. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff supports the applicant’s request for Mixed Use land on Tract 1 where the existing zoning is CS-1-NCCD-NP and the proposed zoning is CS-1-MU-NP. Staff recommends Mixed Use/Office remain on the portion of Tract 3 with the existing zoning of MF-4-NCCD-NP and the proposed zoning is MF-4-NP. This will provide a buffer between the single-family residential zoning and land uses on the east side of Melissa Lane and the commercial uses proposed on the western part of the property. Staff supports applicant’s request for Mixed Use land use on Tract 1 Staff recommends …
C14-2020-0147 1 ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET CASE: C14-2020-0147 200 Academy DISTRICT: 9 ZONING RQUEST: Tract 1: from CS-1-NCCD-NP to CS-1-MU-NP Tract 2: from CS-NCCD-NP to CS-MU-NP Tract 3: from MF-4-NCCD-NP to MF-4-NP ADDRESS: 146 ½, 200, 200 ½, 204 ½ Academy Drive, 1006 and 1020 Melissa Lane SITE AREA: 4.6 acres PROPERTY OWNER: Spearhead Academy LTD (Chris Wallin) AGENT: Weiss Architecture Inc (Richard Weiss) CASE MANAGER: Kate Clark (512-974-1237, kate.clark@austintexas.gov) STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends the following: Tract 1: to commercial-liquor sales-mixed use-neighborhood conservation combining district- neighborhood plan (CS-1-MU-NCCD-NP) combining district zoning, and to amend the NCCD’s site development regulations, and permitted and conditional land uses. Tract 2: to general commercial services-mixed use-neighborhood conservation combining district-neighborhood plan (CS-MU-NCCD-NP) combining district zoning, and to amend the NCCD’s site development regulations, and permitted and conditional land uses. Tract 3: to multifamily residence moderate-high density-neighborhood conservation combining district-neighborhood plan (MF-4-NCCD-NP) combining district zoning, to amend the NCCD’s site development regulations. A Restrictive Covenant (RC) that includes all recommendations listed in the Transportation Mitigation Memo, dated May 21, 2021 as provided Exhibit D: TIA Memo. For a summary of the basis of staff’s recommendation, see pages 3-5. 1 of 68B-5 C14-2020-0147 2 PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: September 14, 2021 Scheduled for Planning Commission August 10, 2021 Approved neighborhood’s request to postpone to September 14, 2021 on the consent agenda. Vote: 7-0. [Commissioner Thompson -1st, Commission Howard - 2nd; Commissioners Llanes Pulido and Shieh were off the dais; Vice Chair Hempel and Commissioners Connolly, Mushtaler and Schneider were absent]. CITY COUNCIL ACTION: To be Scheduled for City Council ORDINANCE NUMBER: ISSUES Staff has received comments in opposition to this rezoning request. For all written and emailed comments, please see Exhibit C: Correspondence Received. This property is currently subject to the Fairview Park Neighborhood Conservation Combining District (NCCD) and therefore has more restrictive site development standards and permitted land uses than what the existing base districts allow. The following table illustrates the current zoning and what base zoning district it is most similar too based on current allowed site development standards and permitted land uses within the NCCD: Current Zoning Most Similar Base Zoning Tract 1: CS-1-NCCD-NP NO (neighborhood office) Tract 2: CS-NCCD-NP NO (neighborhood office) Tract 3: MF-4-NCCD-NP MF-2 (multifamily residence low density) The applicant is requesting to be removed from the Fairview Park NCCD. This NCCD was created in 1986 (Ordinance No. 86-0807-H) and …
Planning Commission: September 14, 2021 NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN AMENDMENT REVIEW SHEET NEIGHORHOOD PLAN: St. John/Coronado Hills (St. John) CASE#: NPA-2021-0029.01.SH PROJECT NAME: 1021 E. St. John PC DATE: September 14, 2021 DATE FILED: March 12, 2021 (In-cycle) August 24, 2021 July 13, 2021 May 25, 2021 April 13, 2021 ADDRESS: 1021 E. St. Johns Ave DISTRICT AREA: 4 SITE AREA: 0.29 acres OWNER: Talia at E St John, LLC (Kenda Dawwami) APPLICANT: Capital A Housing AGENT: Civilitude, LLC (Conor Kenny) CASE MANAGER: Maureen Meredith, Housing & Planning Dept. (512) 974-2695 PHONE: STAFF EMAIL: Maureen.meredith@austintexas.gov TYPE OF AMENDMENT: Change in Future Land Use Designation To: Urban Single Family From: Single Family Base District Zoning Change Related Zoning Case: C14-2021-0005.SH From: SF-3-NP NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN ADOPTION DATE: To: SF-4A-NP April 26, 2012 1 1 of 25B-6 Planning Commission: September 14, 2021 PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: September 14, 2021 - August 24, 2021 – Postponed to September 14, 2021 on the consent agenda at the request of staff. [C. Hempel – 1st; R. Sneider – 2nd] Vote: 11-0 [Y. Flores and J. Shieh absent]. July 13, 2021 – Postponed to August 24, 2021 on the consent agenda at the request of the applicant. [C. Hempel – 1st; Y. Flores – 2nd] Vote: 8-0 [A. Azhar, P. Howard, S. R. Praxis, C. Llanes Pulido and R. Schneider absent]. May 25, 2021 – Postponed to July 13, 2021 on the consent agenda at the request of the applicant. [G. Cox – 1st; C. Hempel – 2nd] Vote: 10-0 [J. P. Connolly, Y. Flores and C. Llanes Pulido absent]. April 13, 2021 – Postponed on the consent agenda to May 25, 2021 at the applicant’s request. [A. Azhar – 1st; R. Schneider – 2nd] Vote: 12 – 0 [J. Shieh absent]. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Recommended for applicant’s request for Urban Single Family land use. BASIS FOR STAFF’S RECOMMENDATION: Staff supports the applicant’s request for Urban Single Family land use because the property is located in a dense urban area where this land use is appropriate. The St. John/Coronado Hills Neighborhood Plan supports a variety of housing types with the desire for more single family homes to be provided in the planning area. 2 NPA-2021-0029.01.SH 2 of 25B-6 Planning Commission: September 14, 2021 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 …
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET CASE: C14-2021-0005.SH ZONING FROM: SF-3-NP DISTRICT: 4 TO: SF-4A-NP ADDRESS: 1021 East St. Johns Avenue SITE AREA: 0.29 acres (12669.80 square feet) PROPERTY OWNER: Talia at E St Johns LLC (Kenda Dawwami) AGENT: Civilitude LLC (Conor Kenny) CASE MANAGER: Heather Chaffin (512-974-2122, heather.chaffin@austintexas.gov) STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff supports the Applicant’s request for rezoning to SF-4A-NP. For a summary of the basis of staff’s recommendation, see case manager comments on page 2. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: September 14, 2021: August 24, 2021 – Postponed to September 14, 2021 on the consent agenda at the request of Staff. Vote: 13-0. July 13, 2021 – Postponed on the consent agenda to August 24, 2021 at the Applicant’s request. Vote: 13-0. May 25, 2021 – Postponed to July 13, 2021 on the consent agenda at the request of Staff. Vote: 10-0. April 13, 2021 – Postponed on the consent agenda to May 25, 2021 at the Applicant’s request. Vote: 12-0. CITY COUNCIL ACTION: TBD ORDINANCE NUMBER: 1 of 9B-7 C14-2021-0005.SH 2 ISSUES: The proposed rezoning would allow construction of 8 detached single family units. The applicant proposes that four of these units will be sold to households at or below 80% Median Family Income (MFI). As a SMART Housing project, the units would be subject to a minimum 5-year affordability period after issuance of a certificate of occupancy, unless funding requirements are longer. Please see Exhibit C- SMART Housing Letter. CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: The rezoning tract is located at the southwest corner of Providence Avenue and St Johns Avenue, roughly midway between IH 35 and Cameron Road. The undeveloped property is zoned SF-3-NP and is surrounded by single family and duplex properties in all directions for several blocks. Further to the west, past Bennet Avenue and closer to IH 35, are commercial properties with a mix of zoning designations ranging from LR-MU-CO-NP to LI-CO-NP. These properties include a pharmacy, fast food restaurants, limited warehousing and distribution, congregate living, and medical offices. To the east, closer to Cameron Road, are properties zoned MF-3-NP and GR-MU-CO-NP with land uses including multifamily residential, general retail sales (limited), fast food restaurants, food sales and more. Please see Exhibits A and B- Zoning Map and Aerial Exhibit. Staff supports the applicant’s request of SF-4A-NP. This would allow development of 8 detached single family residences on a .26 acre lot that currently only allows 2 residential …
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET DISTRICT: 1 CASE: C14-2020-0082 Springdale Road Residences ZONING FROM: GR-NP (as amended 07/29/2021) ADDRESS: 5800, 5900, 5920, 6000 Springdale Road SITE AREA: 4.70 Acres PROPERTY OWNER: Willie C. Lewis AGENT: Alice Glasco Consulting TO: GR-MU-V-NP (Alice Glasco) APPLICANT: Urban ATX Development LLC (Christopher Affinito) CASE MANAGER: Heather Chaffin (512-974-2122, heather.chaffin@austintexas.gov) STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff supports the Applicant’s request for rezoning to GR-MU-V-NP. For a summary of the basis of staff’s recommendation, see case manager comments on page 2. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: September 14, 2021: CITY COUNCIL ACTION: TBD ORDINANCE NUMBER: 1 of 13B-9 C14-2021-0082 2 ISSUES: The rezoning request was initially filed for GR-MU-NP and was amended to GR-MU-V-NP on July 29, 2021. The rezoning tract is not located on an existing or future core transit corridor. Springdale Road is designated as an Activity Corridor in the Imagine Austin Comprehensive Plan. A petition request was filed on this rezoning request has been filed, but is pending authorization of signatures to determine whether or not it meet the minimum threshold of a Valid Petition. CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: The rezoning request is comprised of 5 lots located on the west side of Springdale Road between Rogge Road and Manor Road. The undeveloped lots are zoned GR-NP and are designated for mixed use on the future land use map. (FLUM). Immediately south of the rezoning area is a lot that is zoned GR-NP that is currently under review to change the zoning to GR-MU-NP. The property to the south was recommended by Planning Commission in August 2021 and is scheduled for public hearing at City Council on September 30, 2021. The applicant on that request has stated that they intend to build approximately 23 townhouse/ condominium land uses. Further south, at the intersection with Rogge Road, is an indoor and outdoor entertainment land use zoned GR-MU-CO-NP. The CO on that property prohibits drive-in services, Automotive rentals, Automotive repair services, Automotive sales, Automotive washing (of any type), Service station, and Pawn shop services. Immediately to the north of the rezoning tract is a townhouse-condominium development zoned GR-MU-NP. Further north toward Manor Road are undeveloped SF-6-NP and LR-NP lots. A SF-3-NP zoned residential neighborhood is also located north and northwest of the rezoning tract. Immediately west of the rezoning tract is property zoned SF-6-NP that is sparsely developed with what appears to be single family residential and related outbuildings. Further …
APPEAL TO PLANNING COMMISSION HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION DENIAL OF A CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS REVIEW SHEET PLANNING COMMISSION: HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION: March 22, 2021, postponed April 26, 2021, postponed May 24, 2021, feedback provided July 26, 2021, denied August 24, 2021 CASE NUMBER: HR-2021-085739 HISTORIC NAME: Mitchell-Robertson Building (C14H-2004-0008) DISTRICT: 9 ADDRESS: 909 Congress Avenue ZONING: CBD-H APPELLANT: Drenner Group, P.C. (Leah Bojo) AGENT: Drenner Group, P.C. (Leah Bojo) PROPERTY OWNER: H. Dalton Wallace PROJECT BACKGROUND: The applicant proposes to carefully deconstruct, store, and reconstruct the building façades at 907, 909, and 911 Congress Ave. as part of a redevelopment project at a later date. The Grandberry Building (907 Congress Ave.) and Mitchell- Robertson Building (909 Congress Ave.) are historic landmarks and require a certificate of appropriateness for this work, which the Historic Landmark Commission (HLC) has granted for 907 but not 909 Congress Ave. The building at 911 Congress Ave. is part of the Congress Avenue National Register historic district but has been too altered to be eligible for landmark designation. Per the applicant, stabilization and repair of the building façades in place is not technically feasible due to the extent of their deterioration, including mortar loss, shear failures and racking, and the infeasibility of shoring the façades during construction of a new tower behind them. The project will ultimately result in accurate reconstruction of the three façades to match their historic appearance, reusing historic materials to the greatest extent possible and accurately replicating missing or damaged elements. APPEAL REQUEST: The applicant has filed an appeal of the HLC’s July 26, 2021 denial of a certificate of appropriateness to deconstruct, store, and reconstruct the façade of 909 Congress Ave. and requests approval of this project. The appeals process for certificates of appropriateness is described in Land Development Code §25-11-247. The HLC’s decision may be appealed to the land use commission, and the land use commission’s decision may in turn may be appealed to City Council. BUILDING AND STANDARDS COMMISSION ACTION: March 24, 2021: The Building and Standards Commission issued orders for 907, 909, and 911 Congress Ave. requiring that conditions be remedied within 90 days or imposing fines on the property owner. That timeline expired on June 22, 2021. The orders require repairs to fully remedy violations, which include cracks and openings in exterior walls, roof and drainage issues, and missing windows, among other concerns. HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION ACTION: March …
PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA Tuesday, September 14, 2021 The Planning Commission will convene at 6:00 PM on Tuesday, September 14, 2021 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 Awais Azhar Joao Paulo Connolly Grayson Cox Yvette Flores – Secretary Claire Hempel – Vice-Chair Patrick Howard Jennifer Mushtaler Solveij Rosa Praxis Carmen Llanes Pulido Jessica Cohen – Ex-Officio Robert Schneider Todd Shaw – Chair James Shieh – Parliamentarian Jeffrey Thompson Richard Mendoza – Ex-Officio Arati Singh - AISD Ex-Officio 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 CITIZEN 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 August 24, 2021. B. PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. Plan Amendment: Location: Owner/Applicant: Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: NPA-2021-0026.01 - Grady & Brownie Mixed Use; District 4 10609, 10611, 10613, 10615 Brownie Drive (Tract 1) & 10610, 10612, 10614 Middle Fiskville Road (Tract 2), Little Walnut Creek Watershed and Walnut Creek Watershed;North Lamar Combined (North Lamar) NP Area Grady & Brownie Investments, LLC (Saleem Memon) Thrower Design (Ron T. Thrower & Victoria Haase) Single Family and Neighborhood Commercial to Mixed Use land use Recommended Maureen Meredith, 512-974-2695, maureen.meredith@austintexas.gov Housing and Planning Department 2. Rezoning: Location: Owner/Applicant: Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: C14-2021-0039 - Grady & Brownie Mixed Use; District 4 10609-10615 Brownie Dr. and 10610-10614 Middle Fiskville Road, Little Walnut Creek, Walnut Creek Watersheds; North Lamar Combined (North Lamar) NP Area Grady & Brownie Investments LLC (Saleem Memon) Thrower Design (A. Ron Thrower) Tract 1: SF-3-NP to MF-4-NP, Tract 2: LR-NP to CS-MU-NP Recommendation of MF-2-NP zoning for Tract 1 and LR-MU-NP zoning for Tract 2 Sherri Sirwaitis, 512-974-3057, sherri.sirwaitis@austintexas.gov Housing and Planning Department 3. Rezoning: Location: Owner/Applicant: Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: C14-2021-0009 …
Plan Amendment Case #: NPA-2021-0026.01 Zoning Case #: C14-2021-0039 Property Addresses: 10609, 10611, 10613, 10615 Brownie Dr. and 10610, 10612, 10614 Middle Fiskville Rd. Applicant: Brownie & Grady Investments LLC (Mohammad Memon) Agent: Thrower Design Application Proposing: Tract 1 - SF-3-NP (Family Residence District—Neighborhood Plan) to MF-4-NP (Multifamily Residence Moderate-High Density district—Neighborhood Plan) Tract 2 - LR-NP (Neighborhood Commercial district—Neighborhood Plan) to CS-MU—NP (General Commercial Services district—Neighborhood Plan) for multifamily residential and commercial uses. Detrimental Impacts ● Displacement of long-term and life-long residents ● Gentrification ● Further Oppression and systematic racism ● Negative Environmental Impacts including flooding in crease, increased heat, removal of green space and shadowing effect ● Diminished quality of life and health ● Incompatibility with current neighborhood culture and infrastructure ● Traffic & Safety concerns ● Not affordable ● Benefiting Demographic is not to current resident base ● Against what Austin says it stands for Systematic Challenges ● Severe Inequity of Experience and system navigation ● Civic Bullying ● Misleading and incomplete information passed to residents by city staff members, to prevent community involvement Lack of true community engagement with community Severe Inequity of Experience and system navigation Policies that hinder community input Severe Inequity of Experience and system navigation compared with high dollar developers ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● Socioeconomic Oppression Systematic Racism Prey on highly minority, english as a second language community Exploitation of blue-collar working class neighborhood Further overlooking of an already dismissed and uncared for minority neighborhood ● Outreach to build community base from scratch ● Learning Curve ● Covid-19 Challenges Environmental, Quality of Life and Health Factors The City of Austin has identified North Austin as a prominent heat island in Austin, with up to 15 degrees hotter than other areas in the city. According to the Office of Sustainability, and outlined in the Climate Equity Plan. 0 3 The shadow effect posed to nearby homes pose to increased illnesses and decline in overall physical and mental health of current long-term residents, including depression, increase suicide rates, diabetes, high blood pressure and migraine headaches. This property is located in the Little Walnut Creek Watershed and development at the proposed scale poses life and property threatening flooding concerns. Heat Mapping - Austin Urban Heat Island Study Area in case review** Average land surface temperatures are shown. Red areas are hottest. Dark blue areas are coolest. Notice the high heat …
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TO AMEND A NEIGHBORIIOOD PLAN Mailing Date of this Notice: $epl3,2021 Case Number: NPA-20 1 9-0022.01 Este aviso es para informarles de una junta priblica sobre un cambio en el uso de la tierra indicado abaio. Si usted desea recibir informaci6n en espafiol por favor llame al (512) 974-3531. The Housing and Planning Department has received an application for an amendment to the Greater South River City Combined Neighborhood Plan for properfy(ies) referenced below. This notice has been mailed to you because you own property, are a registered environmental or neighborhood organization, or have a utility service address within 500 feet of the subject property. The requested plan amendment will be reviewed and acted on at two public hearings: First, before the Planning Commission and then before the City Council. At a public hearing, the Planning Commission reviews and evaluates City stafPs recommendation and public input and then sends its recommendation to the City Council. For additional information on the City of Austin's Land Development Process, visit our website, http://www.austintexas.gov/planning or to find out more about the Greater South River City Combined Neighborhood Plan, go to h@e/neighborhood-plannins-areas. Owner/Annlicant: Agent: Proiect Name: Proiect Address(es): Related Zonins Case: SPEARHEAD ACADEMY LTD (Chris Wallin) Weiss Architecture Inc (Richard Weiss) - (512\ 924-0433 200 Academy 146%,200,200Y2and204% AcademyDrive and 1006 & 1020 MelissaLane c14-2020-0147 AMENDMENT REQUEST: To change the future land use designation for the specified property within the Greater South River City Combined Neighborhood Plan from Mixed Use/Office to Mixed Use (refer to attached map). LAND USE DEFINITIONS: Mixed Use/Office - An area that is appropriate for a mix of residential and office uses. Mixed Use - An areathat is appropriate for a mix of residential and non-residential uses. This application is scheduled to be heard by the Planning Commission on September 14,2021 beginning at 6:00 p.m. The meeting will be held in-person at City Hall Council Chambers, 301 West 2nd Street but may be viewable online at http://wu,a,v.atxn.ty. Public participation for this Public Hearing will be in-person only and no remote (by telephone) participation will be offered. To participate at this meeting, you must go to City Hall at 301 West 2nd Street and attend in-person. For additional information on how to participate in the meeting, please contact the case manager listed below by email or phone or go to the Planning Commission website: http :iiwrnw.austintexas. govlcontent/planning-commission. If you …
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: Request Todd W. Shaw, Chair & Planning Commission Members Maureen Meredith, Senior Planner, Inclusive Planning Division Heather Chaffin, Senior Planner, Zoning & Urban Design Division August 17, 2021 August 24, 2021 Planning Commission – Staff Postponement NPA-2021-0029.01.SH_1021 E. St. Johns Ave. C14-2021-0005.SH_1021 E. St. Johns Ave. Staff requests a postponement of the above-referenced cases to the September 14, 2021 hearing date to allow time to work with the applicant on any updates regarding the cases. Maureen Meredith Attachments: Plan Amendment map of property Zoning map of property 1 of 3B-1 2 of 3B-1 3 of 3B-1
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: Request Todd W. Shaw, Chair & Planning Commission Members Maureen Meredith, Senior Planner, Inclusive Planning Division Heather Chaffin, Senior Planner, Zoning & Urban Design Division August 17, 2021 August 24, 2021 Planning Commission – Staff Postponement NPA-2021-0029.01.SH_1021 E. St. Johns Ave. C14-2021-0005.SH_1021 E. St. Johns Ave. Staff requests a postponement of the above-referenced cases to the September 14, 2021 hearing date to allow time to work with the applicant on any updates regarding the cases. Maureen Meredith Attachments: Plan Amendment map of property Zoning map of property 1 of 3B-2 2 of 3B-2 3 of 3B-2
MEMORANDUM ************************************************************************ TO: Todd Shaw, Chair Planning Commission Members FROM: Wendy Rhoades, Principal Planner Maureen Meredith, Senior Planner Housing and Planning Department August 16, 2021 DATE: RE: NPA-2021-0020.01 – Shelby Lane Residences (Plan Amendment Case) C14-2021-0015 – Shelby Lane Residences (Rezoning Case) Request for Indefinite Postponement by Staff ************************************************************************ The Staff requests an indefinite postponement of the above-referenced neighborhood plan amendment and rezoning cases. The Applicant has submitted a traffic impact analysis to the Austin Transportation Department (ATD) for review and ATD has issued an initial set of comments. An indefinite postponement will provide the Applicant time to respond to Staff comments, and Staff time to evaluate the additional information submitted and prepare recommendations for each case. Renotification of both cases will be required. Attachment: Map of Property 1 of 2B-3 ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! 05-0107 ! ! RIAL\W A R E H C14-70-001 LI-NP G AININ R T O U S E S T N E M Y O L P M E MINI- STORAGE S C 1 34 7-0 9 P S ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! MOBILE HOM E PARK MH-NP C14-2019-0018 ! ( ! ( ! ! ( ! ! ! SF-2-NP ! ! SP- 97 -0 3 41 CS LI-CO-NP 05-0107 ( 1 0 70-0 7 4 83-2 LI-NP LI-CO-NP W HSE IN D U ST O FF C. R A W K R A S P S E SIN U B AUTO S ALVA G E 83-312 70-001 OFFICES CAR SALES T O S G TIA N A S LI-PDA-NP CAFETERIA AUTO REPAIR HOTEL 70-001 SP-98-0045C AUTO RENTALS LI-NP E ST ELM O R D I N D U S T R I A L B L V D LI-PDA-NP C14-05-0107.01 05-0107 05-0107 MINI-WHSE PIPE CO. BO DY SH OP STONE SUPPLY CONCRETE PLANT C 54 1 P-03-0 S S HIC P A R G O H LIT 05-0107 LI-CO-NP 94-96 RECORDING LI-NP STUDIO E ST ELM O R D WAREHOUSES LI-NP W H S E M AT E ST O R RIA L A G E S P91-0078 C 77-186 70-01 05-0107 CS-MU-CO-NP SP-05-1285C N Y O L R R E T SP-05-1231C R E E T G RID N E E R …
MEMORANDUM ************************************************************************ TO: Todd Shaw, Chair Planning Commission Members FROM: Wendy Rhoades, Principal Planner Maureen Meredith, Senior Planner Housing and Planning Department August 16, 2021 DATE: RE: NPA-2021-0020.01 – Shelby Lane Residences (Plan Amendment Case) C14-2021-0015 – Shelby Lane Residences (Rezoning Case) Request for Indefinite Postponement by Staff ************************************************************************ The Staff requests an indefinite postponement of the above-referenced neighborhood plan amendment and rezoning cases. The Applicant has submitted a traffic impact analysis to the Austin Transportation Department (ATD) for review and ATD has issued an initial set of comments. An indefinite postponement will provide the Applicant time to respond to Staff comments, and Staff time to evaluate the additional information submitted and prepare recommendations for each case. Renotification of both cases will be required. Attachment: Map of Property 1 of 2B-4 ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! 05-0107 ! ! RIAL\W A R E H C14-70-001 LI-NP G AININ R T O U S E S T N E M Y O L P M E MINI- STORAGE S C 1 34 7-0 9 P S ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! MOBILE HOM E PARK MH-NP C14-2019-0018 ! ( ! ( ! ! ( ! ! ! SF-2-NP ! ! SP- 97 -0 3 41 CS LI-CO-NP 05-0107 ( 1 0 70-0 7 4 83-2 LI-NP LI-CO-NP W HSE IN D U ST O FF C. R A W K R A S P S E SIN U B AUTO S ALVA G E 83-312 70-001 OFFICES CAR SALES T O S G TIA N A S LI-PDA-NP CAFETERIA AUTO REPAIR HOTEL 70-001 SP-98-0045C AUTO RENTALS LI-NP E ST ELM O R D I N D U S T R I A L B L V D LI-PDA-NP C14-05-0107.01 05-0107 05-0107 MINI-WHSE PIPE CO. BO DY SH OP STONE SUPPLY CONCRETE PLANT C 54 1 P-03-0 S S HIC P A R G O H LIT 05-0107 LI-CO-NP 94-96 RECORDING LI-NP STUDIO E ST ELM O R D WAREHOUSES LI-NP W H S E M AT E ST O R RIA L A G E S P91-0078 C 77-186 70-01 05-0107 CS-MU-CO-NP SP-05-1285C N Y O L R R E T SP-05-1231C R E E T G RID N E E R …
Planning Commission: August 24, 2021 NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN AMENDMENT REVIEW SHEET NEIGHORHOOD PLAN: North Lamar Combined (North Lamar) CASE#: NPA-2021-0026.01 DATE FILED: March 12, 2021 (In-cycle, with winter storm deadline extension) 10609, 10611, 10613, 10615 Brownie Drive (Tract 1) and 10610, 10612, 10614 Middle Fiskville Road (Tract 2) PROJECT NAME: Grady & Brownie Mixed Use PC DATE: August 24, 2021 July 27, 2021 July 13, 2021 June 8, 2021 ADDRESS/ES: DISTRICT AREA: 4 SITE AREA: 1.79 acres OWNER/APPLICANT: Grady & Brownie Investments, LLC AGENT: Thrower Design (Ron Thrower & Victoria Haase) CASE MANAGER: Maureen Meredith, Housing & Planning Dept. PHONE: (512) 974-2695 STAFF EMAIL: Maureen.Meredith@austintexas.gov TYPE OF AMENDMENT: Change in Future Land Use Designation From: Single Family (Tract 1) & Neighborhood Commercial (Tract 2) To: Mixed Use Base District Zoning Change Related Zoning Case: C14-2021-0039 From: SF-3-NP and LR-NP NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN ADOPTION DATE: June 24, 2010 To: MF-4-NP and CS-MU-NP 1 1 of 47B-5 Planning Commission: August 24, 2021 PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: August 24, 2021 – (action pending) July 27, 2021 – After discussion postponement, the case was postponed to August 24, 2021 to allow the applicant to work with the neighborhood. [G. Cox – 1st; C. Llanes Pulido – 2nd] Vote: 10-0 [P. Howard, T. Shaw and J. Thompson absent]. July 13, 2021 – Postponed to July 27, 2021 at the request of the neighborhood on the consent agenda. [C. Hempel – 1st; Y. Flores – 2nd] Vote: 8-0 [A. Azar, P. Howard, S. R. Praxis, C. Llanes Pulido and R. Schneider absent]. June 8, 2021 – Postponed to July 13, 2021 at the request of the neighborhood on the consent agenda. [A. Azar – 1st; J. Mushtaler – 2nd] Vote: 11-0 [Y. Flores and J. Shieh absent]. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff supports the applicant’s request to change the future land use map from Single Family and Neighborhood Commercial land to Mixed Use land use. BASIS FOR STAFF’S RECOMMENDATION: The property has frontage along the north side of Brownie Drive (Tract 1) and has frontage (Tract 2) along Middle Fiskville Road which runs along the I.H.-35 frontage road. Mixed Use land use appropriate in this location. The plan document supports new, higher density residential development to be located along major roadways. The property is proposed for a multifamily development with a possibility for commercial uses on Tract 2. The proposed residential uses will provide new housing options for the planning area …
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET CASE: C14-2021-0039 (Grady & Brownie Mixed Use) DISTRICT: 4 ZONING FROM: Tract 1: SF-3-NP Tract 2: LR-NP TO: Tract 1: MF-4-NP Tract 2: CS-MU-NP ADDRESS: 10609, 10611, 10613, 10615 Brownie Drive and 10610, 10612, 10614 Middle Fiskville Road SITE AREA: Tract 1: 1.03 acres Tract 2: 0.76 acres 1.795 acres (78,211.98 sq. ft.) PROPERTY OWNER: Grady & Brownie Investments LLC (Saleem Memon) AGENT: Thrower Design (A. Ron Thrower) CASE MANAGER: Sherri Sirwaitis (512-974-3057, sherri.sirwaitis@austintexas.gov) STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends MF-2-NP, Multifamily Residence-Low Density District- Neighborhood Plan Combining District, zoning for Tract 1 and LR-MU-NP, Neighborhood Commercial-Mixed Use-Neighborhood Plan Combining District, zoning for Tract 2. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: June 8, 2021: Postponed to July 13, 2021 at the neighborhood's request by consent (11-0); A. Azhar-1st, J. Mushtaler-2nd. July 13, 2021: Postponed to July 27, 2021 at a neighbor's request by consent (8-0, A. Azhar, P. Howard, S. Praxis, C. Llanes-Pulido, R. Schneider - absent); C. Hempel-1st, Y. Flores-2nd. July 27, 2021: Postponed to August 24, 2021 at the neighborhood's request (10-0); G. Cox-1st, C. Llanes-Pulido-2nd. August 24, 2021 CITY COUNCIL ACTION: ORDINANCE NUMBER: 1 of 41B-6 C14-2021-0039 ISSUES: N/A CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: 2 The property in question consists of seven undeveloped lots located between Brownie Drive and Middle Fiskville Road at East Grady Drive. The lots to the north, across Grady Drive, are zoned SF-3-NP and LR-NP respectively and are undeveloped. Further to the north, is a manufacturing facility (former Golfsmith site) with IP-NP and CS-NP zoning. To the south and east along Brownie Drive are single-family residences zoned SF-2-NP and SF-3-NP. Along Middle Fiskville Road to the south, there are commercial uses (Third Coast Auto Sales Group) with LR-NP and CS-NP zoning. The applicant is requesting MF-4-NP zoning for Tract 1 and CS-MU-NP zoning for Tract 2 to allow for the development of residential dwelling units at the periphery of an established neighborhood and commercial uses fronting IH-35/Middle Fiskville Road (please see Applicant’s Request Letter – Exhibit C). In 2010, the North Lamar Combined Neighborhood Plan was devised for this area of the City. The neighborhood plan recommended Single-Family fronting Brownie Drive and Neighborhood Commercial fronting Middle Fiskville Road on the future land use map for this property (please see North Lamar Combined NP FLUM – Exhibit D). On June 24, 2010, the City Council approved the North Lamar Combined Neighborhood Plan along with accompanying …
C14-2021-0009 1 ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET CASE: C14-2021-0009 – 1725 Toomey DISTRICT: 5 ZONING FROM: CS TO: MF-6 ADDRESS: 1725 Toomey Road SITE AREA: 0.90 Acres PROPERTY OWNER: 1725 Toomey LLC AGENT: Drenner Group (Amanda Swor) CASE MANAGER: Kate Clark (512-974-1237, kate.clark@austintexas.gov) STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends multifamily residence highest density (MF-6) district zoning. For a summary of the basis of staff’s recommendation, see page 2 and 3. SMALL AREA PLANNING JOINT COMMITTEE June 2, 2021 Forwarded to Planning Commission without a Recommendation. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: August 24, 2021 Scheduled for Planning Commission July 27, 2021 Approved neighborhood’s request to postpone to August 24, 2021 on the consent agenda. Vote: 10-0. [Commissioner Schneider - 1st, Commissioner Azhar - 2nd; Chair Shaw and Commissioners Howard and Thompson were absent]. July 13, 2021 Approved neighborhood’s request to postpone to July 27, 2021 on the consent agenda. Vote: 8-0. [Vice Chair Hempel - 1st, Commissioner Flores - 2nd; Commissioners Azhar, Howard, Rosa Praxis, Llanes Pulido and Schneider were absent]. CITY COUNCIL ACTION: August 26, 2021 Scheduled for City Council July 29, 2021 Approved staff’s request to postpone to August 26, 2021 on the consent agenda. Vote: 11-0. 1 of 47B-7 C14-2021-0009 2 ORDINANCE NUMBER: ISSUES Staff has received comments in opposition and in favor of this rezoning request. For all written or emailed comments, please see Exhibit C: Correspondence Received. Separate from and prior to this rezoning case being submitted, a tree permit (2020-127211 TP) was filed and approved to remove a heritage tree at this property. The following is a summary of the application timeline from the Community Tree Preservation Division: The application was received on September 4, 2020 and included detailed photographs and a narrative report from a private Certified Arborist. These materials demonstrated the damage to the structure that was caused by the tree. The application also cited internal decay as a cause for concern and was statutorily disapproved pending documentation that supported that claim. On November 16, 2020 a tomography report from Tree Associates, LLC and completed International Society of Arboriculture tree risk assessment form were submitted to the City for further review. It was determined that the damage that was being caused to the structure (the roof of the apartment complex had been physically deformed by the upper stem of the tree), combined with the evidence of the presence of less-sound wood in the lower stem and …
C14-2021-0115 1 ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET CASE: C14-2021-0115 – Clawson Heights Residential DISTRICT: 5 ZONING FROM: SF-3 TO: SF-5 ADDRESS: 4009 & 4011 Clawson Road SITE AREA: 1.0 acre PROPERTY OWNER: Clawson Heights LLC (Frank Gordon) AGENT: Thrower Design (Ron Thrower) CASE MANAGER: Kate Clark (512-974-1237, kate.clark@austintexas.gov) STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends urban family residence (SF-5) district zoning. For a summary of the basis of staff’s recommendation, see page 2. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: August 24, 2021 Scheduled for Planning Commission CITY COUNCIL ACTION: September 30, 2021 To be Scheduled for City Council ORDINANCE NUMBER: ISSUES There are no known issues at this time. Staff has received comments in favor of this rezoning request. For all written or emailed comments, please see Exhibit C: Correspondence Received. CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: This site is located on the east side of Clawson Road and consists of two lots totaling approximately 1.0 acre in size. It is currently developed with two single-family buildings, one on each lot. One of the buildings is unoccupied and the other has a tenant that is aware redevelopment of the property is possible. Current adjacent zoning to the site consists of SF-3 on the north, east and south. Across Clawson Road to the west is SF-6 and SF-3 zoned properties. Please see Exhibit A: Zoning Map and Exhibit B: Aerial Map. 1 of 11B-8 C14-2021-0115 2 Per the applicant’s rezoning application, they are requesting SF-5 to construct up 10 units. This site is located within the South Lamar Combined NP Area and does not have an adopted future land use map (FLUM). BASIS OF RECOMMENDATION: 1. The proposed zoning should be consistent with the purpose statement of the district sought; Zoning changes should promote compatibility with adjacent and nearby uses. The purpose statement for the SF-5 base zoning district states the following: A duplex, two- family, townhouse, or condominium residential use is permitted in an SF-5 district under development standards that maintain single family neighborhood characteristics. Rezoning this property to SF-5 would be consistent with the zoning district’s purpose statement and maintain compatibility with adjacent land uses. EXISTING ZONING AND LAND USES: Zoning Land Uses Site North South East West SF-3 SF-3 SF-3 SF-3 Single-family Single-family Single-family Single-family SF-6 and SF-3 Multi-family (condominium) and Single-family NEIGHBORHOOD PLANNING AREA: South Lamar Combined NP Area - South Lamar (suspended) TIA: TIA shall be required at the time of site plan if …
C14-2021-0111 1 ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET CASE: C14-2021-0111– Parcel 1, 300/301 Pressler, & 1505 W 3rd St DISTRICT: 9 ZONING FROM: CS-CO-NP TO: LI-PDA-NP ADDRESS: 301 Pressler Street SITE AREA: 1.072 acres (46,696 sq. ft.) PROPERTY OWNER: Pressler RRI, LP (Donald J. Reese) AGENT: Husch Blackwell LLP, (Nikelle Meade) CASE MANAGER Mark Graham (512-974-3574, mark.graham@austintexas.gov ) STAFF RECOMMENDATION: The staff recommendation is to grant limited industrial services – planned development area – neighborhood plan (LI-PDA-NP) combining district zoning. The PDA establishes the CS-MU district for uses and site development regulations, additional conditional and prohibited uses, parking reductions, setback reductions and additional height, as enumerated on pages 4 and 5. For a summary of the basis of staff’s recommendation, see case manager comments on pages 6 and 7. SMALL AREA PLANNING JOINT COMMITTEE August 16, 2021: APPROVED THE STAFF RECOMMENDATION TO GRANT LI PDA- NP COMBINING DISTRICT AND RECOMMEND EMPHASIZING OPEN SPACE, MINIMIZING SUBSURFACE ENVIRONMENTAL DISRUPTION AND MAXIMIZING ACCESS TO PARKLAND. [MUSHTALER; SHIEH- 2ND] (4-0) MEMBERS C. ACOSTA, E. RAY, AND P. HOWARD – ABSENT PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: August 24, 2021: CITY COUNCIL ACTION: September 30, 2021 1 of 26B-9 C14-2021-0111 2 ORDINANCE NUMBER: 2 of 26B-9 C14-2021-0111 3 ISSUES The project area is within the Waterfront Overlay and was reviewed by the Small Area Plan Joint Commission on August 16, 2021, prior to Planning Commission. A height variance, increasing maximum building height from 60 feet to 75 feet was approved by the Board of Adjustment on Monday June 14, 2021 (see attachment D: BOA Decision Sheet) prior to the Applicant’s submittal of the Zoning Application. Parking reductions proposed in the PDA have been reviewed by the Austin Transportation Department. (see Exhibit F) CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: There are three case numbers assigned to one development project. Parcels are separated by rights-of-way but will be developed and operated as a single development. Parcel 1 is case C14- 2021-0111; Parcel 2 is C14-2021-0112; and Parcel 3 is C14-2021-0113. Location and Access The three rezoning tracts are all south of the active Union Pacific railroad tracks. Vehicle access to the development will be from both Pressler and Paul Streets. Since those accesses rely on at- grade railroad crossings, there will be safety arms that lower across the streets as trains approach. The applicant is proposing to connect public sidewalk access to the park through the development from both streets. Site and Surrounding …
C14-2021-0112 1 ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET CASE: C14-2021-0112– Parcel 2, 300/301 Pressler, & 1505 W 3rd St DISTRICT: 9 ZONING FROM: CS-CO-NP TO: LI-PDA-NP ADDRESS: 300 Pressler Street, 1409 & 1501 West 3rd Street SITE AREA: 1.170 acres (50,963 sq. ft.) PROPERTY OWNER: Pressler RRI, LP (Donald J. Reese) AGENT: Husch Blackwell LLP, (Nikelle Meade) CASE MANAGER Mark Graham (512-974-3574, mark.graham@austintexas.gov ) STAFF RECOMMENDATION: The staff recommendation is to grant limited industrial service – planned development area – neighborhood plan (LI-PDA-NP) combining district zoning. The PDA establishes the CS- MU district for uses and site development regulations, additional conditional and prohibited use, parking reductions, setback reductions and additional height, as enumerated on pages 4 and 5. For a summary of the basis of staff’s recommendation, see case manager comments on page 2. SMALL AREA PLANNING JOINT COMMITTEE August 16, 2021: APPROVED THE STAFF RECOMMENDATION TO GRANT LI PDA-NP COMBINING DISTRICT AND RECOMMEND EMPHASIZING OPEN SPACE, MINIMIZING SUBSURFACE ENVIRONMENTAL DISRUPTION AND MAXIMIZING ACCESS TO PARKLAND. [MUSHTALER; SHIEH- 2ND] (4-0) MEMBERS C. ACOSTA, E. RAY, AND P. HOWARD – ABSENT PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: August 24, 2021: CITY COUNCIL ACTION: September 30, 2021 ORDINANCE NUMBER: 1 of 25 C14-2021-0112 2 ISSUES The project area is within the Waterfront Overlay and was reviewed by the Small Area Plan Joint Commission on August 16, 2021, prior to Planning Commission. A height variance, increasing maximum building height from 60 feet to 75 feet was approved by the Board of Adjustment on Monday June 14, 2021 (see attachment D: BOA Decision Sheet) prior to the Applicant’s submittal of the Zoning Application. Parking reductions proposed in the PDA are being reviewed by the Austin Transportation Department. CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: There are three case numbers assigned to one development project. Parcels are separated by rights-of-way but will be developed and operated as a single development. Parcel 1 is case C14- 2021-0111; Parcel 2 is C14-2021-0112; and Parcel 3 is C14-2021-0113. Location and Access The three rezoning tracts are all south of the active Union Pacific railroad tracks. Vehicle access to the development will be from both Pressler and Paul Streets. Since those accesses rely on at- grade railroad crossings, there will be safety arms that lower across the streets as trains approach. The applicant is proposing to connect public sidewalk access to the park through the development from both streets. Site and Surrounding Area Parcel 2 is …
C14-2021-0113 1 ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET CASE: C14-2021-0113– Parcel 3, 300/301 Pressler, & 1505 W 3rd St DISTRICT: 9 ZONING FROM: LI-CO-NP TO: LI-PDA-NP ADDRESS: 1505 West 3rd Street SITE AREA: 0.947 acres (41,257 sq. ft.) PROPERTY OWNER: Pressler RRI, LP (Donald J. Reese) AGENT: Husch Blackwell LLP, (Nikelle Meade) CASE MANAGER Mark Graham (512-974-3574, mark.graham@austintexas.gov ) STAFF RECOMMENDATION: The staff recommendation is to grant limited industrial service – planned development area -neighborhood plan (LI-PDA-NP) combining district zoning. The PDA establishes the CS- MU district for uses and site development regulations, additional conditional and prohibited uses, parking reductions, setback reductions and additional height, as enumerated on pages 4 and 5. For a summary of the basis of staff’s recommendation, see case manager comments on pages 6 and 7. SMALL AREA PLANNING JOINT COMMITTEE August 16, 2021: APPROVED THE STAFF RECOMMENDATION TO GRANT LI PDA-NP COMBINING DISTRICT AND RECOMMEND EMPHASIZING OPEN SPACE, MINIMIZING SUBSURFACE ENVIRONMENTAL DISRUPTION AND MAXIMIZING ACCESS TO PARKLAND. [MUSHTALER; SHIEH- 2ND] (4-0) MEMBERS C. ACOSTA, E. RAY, AND P. HOWARD – ABSENT PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: August 24, 2021: CITY COUNCIL ACTION: September 30, 2021 ORDINANCE NUMBER: 1 of 24B-11 C14-2021-0113 2 ISSUES The project area is within the Waterfront Overlay and was reviewed by the Small Area Plan Joint Commission on August 16, 2021, prior to Planning Commission. A height variance, increasing maximum building height from 60 feet to 75 feet was approved by the Board of Adjustment on Monday June 14, 2021 (see attachment D: BOA Decision Sheet) prior to the Applicant’s submittal of the Zoning Application. Parking reductions proposed in the PDA have been reviewed by the Austin Transportation Department. (see Exhibit F) CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: There are three case numbers assigned to one development project. Parcels are separated by rights-of-way but will be developed and operated as a single development. Parcel 1 is case C14- 2021-0111; Parcel 2 is C14-2021-0112; and Parcel 3 is C14-2021-0113. Location and Access The three rezoning tracts are all south of the active Union Pacific railroad tracks. Vehicle access to the development will be from both Pressler and Paul Streets. Since those accesses rely on at- grade railroad crossings, there will be safety arms that lower across the streets as trains approach. The applicant is proposing to connect public sidewalk access to the park through the development from both streets. Site and Surrounding Area Parcel 3 is a …
