REVISED PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA Tuesday, February 13, 2024 The Planning Commission will convene at 6:00 PM on Tuesday, February 13, 2024, at City Hall, Council Chambers 1001 301 W. Second Street, Austin, TX. Some members of the Planning Commission may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Greg Anderson – Secretary (District 4) Awais Azhar – Vice-Chair (Mayor) Nadia Barrera-Ramirez (District 3) Grayson Cox (District 10) Adam Haynes (Mayor) Claire Hempel – Chair (District 8) Patrick Howard (District 1) Ryan Johnson (District 7) Felicity Maxwell (District 5) Jennifer Mushtaler (District 6) Alberta Phillips (Mayor) Alice Woods – Parliamentarian (District 2) Vacancy (District 9) Ex-Officio Members Candace Hunter – AISD Board of Trustees Jessica Cohen – Chair of Board of Adjustment Jesús Garza – Interim City Manager Richard Mendoza – Director of Transportation and Public Works EXECUTIVE SESSION (No public discussion) Attorney: Chrissy Mann, 512-974-2179 Commission Liaison: Andrew Rivera, 512-974-6508 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 PUBLIC COMMUNICATION The first four (4) speakers signed up prior to the closure of speaker registration will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of January 23, 2024. PUBLIC HEARING 2. Plan Amendment: Location: Owner/Applicant: Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: Postponement Request 3. Plan Amendment: Location: Owner/Applicant: Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: Postponement Request NPA-2023-0002.01 - Christ Church Planning; District 3 112 and 206 Medina St., 1001, 1005, 1010 E. 2nd St. and 105 San Marcos St., Waller Creek Watershed; East Cesar Chavez NP Area Christ Church of Central Austin Thrower Design, LLC (Victoria Haase and Ron Thrower) Recreation and Open Space, Single Family and Civic to Mixed Use land use Pending Maureen Meredith, 512-974-2695, maureen.meredith@austintexas.gov Planning Department Applicant postponement request to March 26, 2024 NPA-2022-0020.01 - Industrial Blvd and Terry O Ln; District 3 439-511 Industrial Blvd (odd #s only), 515 Industrial Blvd & 4208 Terry O Lane, Blunn Creek and Williamson Creek Watersheds; South Congress Combined (East Congress) NP Area Basalt Cannon LLC, Delwau LLC, Jasdayal LLC, Lunar Y LLC, …
ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 20220609-080 RELATED TO VERTICAL MIXED USE BUILDINGS; REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 20221201-056 RELATED TO THE CORRIDOR OVERLAY; REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 20221201-055 RELATED TO RESIDENTIAL USES IN COMMERCIAL DISTRICTS; AMENDING CHAPTER 4-18 OF CITY CODE RELATED TO DENSITY BONUS AND INCENTIVE PROGRAMS; AND CREATING AN OFFENSE AND PENALTY. BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: PART 1. Ordinance No. 20220609-080, Ordinance No. 20221201-056, and Ordinance No. 20221201-055 are repealed. PART 2. Chapter 4-18 (General Permitting Standards) of City Code is amended to create a new Article 1 that includes Section 4-18-1 (Expedited Building Plan Review) and Section 4-18-2 (Worker Protection Certification). ARTICLE 1. EXPEDITED PLAN REVIEW. PART 3. Chapter 4-18 (General Permitting Standards) of City Code is amended to add a new Article 2 to read: ARTICLE 2. DENSITY BONUS AND INCENTIVE PROGRAMS. Division 1. General Provisions. § 4-18-20 PURPOSE, APPLICABILITY, SHORT TITLE, AND AUTHORITY. (A) This article establishes the administrative requirements for programs that provide modifications to Title 25 (Land Development) and other regulatory-related benefits in exchange for community benefits. (B) This article applies to a program adopted or amended after February 1, 2024. (C) A director who is responsible for administering or implementing a specific program may adopt, implement, and enforce: program guidelines; and (1) (2) administrative rules in accordance with Chapter 1-2 (Administrative Rules). (D) Establishing Maximum Affordable Prices. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 2/9/2024 4:50 PM Density Bonus and Incentive Prog. Framework Page 1 of 7 COA Law Department 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 (1) The Housing director is authorized to establish maximum affordable prices for affordable units on an annual basis. (2) When determining the maximum affordable sales price, the Housing director may include an assumption that a homeowner will be required to pay an ownership association fee. § 4-18-21 DEFINITIONS. In this article, (1) AFFORDABLE OWNERSHIP UNIT means a dwelling unit that is for sale and is reserved for an income-eligible household. (2) AFFORDABLE RENTAL UNIT means a dwelling unit that is for lease and is reserved for an income-eligible household. (3) AFFORDABLE UNIT …
Case #: C14-2023-0114 (1725 Toomey Rd) Lauren Goldstein Sat 2/10/2024 11:51 AM I Hi Cynthia, To:Hadri, Cynthia <Cynthia.Hadri@austintexas.gov> External Email -Exercise Caution I had been corresponding with Kate about this as this property tried this several years back. I am still density issue in our neighborhood. VERY MUCH against this rezoning. It is unnecessary and will create an untenable traffic and I would like to register to come talk on the 13th against this should this date move forward. Please let me know. Thank you! Lauren � Have you tuned in to The Biz Doctor Podcast yet? � Ready to get out from under your business? Let's talk: Schedule a Consultation OFFICE HOURS: Monday -Friday I 11 :00 a.m. -6:00 p.m. CST I Please allow up to 1 full business day for reply. ICAUTION: This is an EXTERNAL email. attachments. "Report If you believe Message" button this to be a malicious or forward Please use caution or phishing links or opening it using the to cybersecurity@austintexas.gov. when clicking email, please report in Outlook
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CITY CODE CHAPTER 25-2 TO CREATE A COMBINING DISTRICT FOR DENSITY BONUS PROGRAMS; AMENDING CITY CODE CHAPTER 25-8 TO REGULATE COMPATIBILITY BUFFERS APPLICABLE TO DENSITY BONUS PROGRAMS; AND INITIATING REZONINGS. BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: PART 1. Subsection (F) of City Code Section 25-2-32 (Zoning Districts and Map Codes) is amended to add a new combining district that reads as follows: (F) Combining districts and map codes are as follows: (21) density bonus 90 …. DB90 PART 2. Division 6, Subchapter A, Article 2 of City Code Chapter 25-2 (Zoning) is amended to a new Section 25-2-181 to read: § 25-2-181 DENSITY BONUS COMBINING DISTRICT PURPOSE. (A) The purpose of a density bonus (DB) combining district is to authorize a particular property to participate in a voluntary density bonus or incentive program that provides modifications to development regulations or other regulatory-related benefits in exchange for community benefits. (B) DB90 Combining District allows residential uses on sites with certain commercial base zoning districts, modifies compatibility requirements, and grants additional height in exchange for income-restricted housing. PART 3. Division 6, Article 3, Subchapter C of City Code Chapter 25-2 (Zoning) is amended to add a new Section 25-2-652 to read: § 25-2-652 DENSITY BONUS 90 (DB90) COMBINING DISTRICT REGULATIONS. (A) This section establishes the applicable regulations for DB90 zoning. (B) This section governs over a conflicting provision of this title or other ordinance unless the conflicting provision is less restrictive. (C) To utilize the regulations described in Subsection (F), the site’s zoning must include DB90 and an applicant must comply with Subsection (E). (D) A DB90 combining district may be combined with the following base districts: 2/8/2024 4:14 PM Density Bonus Combining District Page 1 of 6 COA Law Department 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 (1) Commercial Liquor Sales (CS-1); (2) General Commercial Services (CS); (3) Community Commercial (GR); (4) Neighborhood Commercial (LR); (5) General Office (GO); and (6) Limited Office (LO). (E) Affordability Requirements. (1) Affordability Minimums - Ownership Units. If …
Exhibit A Updates to the Austin Climate Equity Plan Staff Recommendation Transportation and Land Use Goal 1 (Pgs. 58-59): Goal: By 2030, 80% of new non-residential development is located within the city's Imagine Austin activity centers and corridors. Amend Strategy 4 to add under the header How we’ll get there: - Ensure all City policies for reduced parking, remote-work, and telecommuting align with the goals of the Comprehensive Plan and establish Austin as a leader for workplace and environmental policies to reduce single-occupancy vehicle trips. - City of Austin should develop remote work policies through a collaborative, all-employee process to develop clear goals and measured outcomes as a means of reducing parking demand at City facilities. In developing City policies, Austin should build on the successful Travis County telework policy. Transportation and Land Use Goal 3 (Pgs. 61-63): Goal: By 2030, 50% of trips in Austin are made using public transit, biking, walking, carpooling, or avoided altogether by working from home. Add: Strategy 7: Promote remote and flexible work policies Actively promote remote work, telework and flexible commute policies so as to maintain and encourage further reductions in single-occupancy vehicle trips. How we’ll get there: - Ensure that all policies for telework, remote work, or mandatory commuting that impact City of Austin employees are in full alignment with the goal of reducing single-occupancy vehicle trips in the region, and that any future changes to City policies contribute towards reaching the 50% mode-shift goal by 2030. - Whenever appropriate, encourage City partners, consultants, contractors, and stakeholders who engage with the City to adopt remote work policies or flexible commute policies that support the 50% mode-shift goal. - Wherever possible, encourage private employers and local businesses to consider adopting remote work and telework policies. Food and Production Consumption Goal 3 (Pg. 75): Goal: Aggressively pursue waste reduction, organics composting, and recycling to achieve a new zero-waste goal following adoption of the new Austin Resource Recovery Zero Waste Plan Amend to: Aggressively pursue waste reduction, organics composting, and recycling and maintain a per capita disposal rate of 4 pounds disposed per ARR-serviced household per day in the near-term and work to achieve 1 pound disposed per ARR-serviced household per day over time.
PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION 20241302-18 Date: February 13, 2024 Subject: Density Bonus Zoning District Motioned By: Vice-Chair Azhar Seconded By: Commissioner Woods Grant staff recommendation, amendments to Title 25, as amended, to create a new density bonus program zoning district that grants 30 feet in height above the base zone, to a maximum of 90 feet, and modifies site development regulations including compatibility standards. Recommendation: Amendments Prohibit STRs in all rental units, including affordable units, pending review by the Law Department. 25-8-700-D (D)(2)(c) change ‘10 shrubs’ to 10 large category shrubs. Examine what method may be possible to establish a waiver or variance for the requirements in § 4-18-32 (Existing Multi-Family Structure). Consider a fee-in-lieu option to meet the affordability requirements for ownership units. Vote: 8-3 For: Chair Hempel, Vice-Chair Azhar and Commissioners Anderson, Barrera-Ramirez, Howard, Johnson, Maxwell, and Woods. Against: Commissioners Cox, Haynes and Mushtaler Abstain: Commissioner Phillips One vacancy on the dais. 1 of 2 Attest: Andrew D. Rivera Planning Commission Staff Liaison 2 of 2
City of Austin Plann ing Departmen t P.O. Box 1088, Austin, TX 78767 -1088 (512) 974-3100 ♦ Fax (512) 974-3112 ♦ h tt ps://www.aust i nt exas.g ov/depar t ment /h ousi ng -and- planni ng MEMORANDUM TO: FROM: Claire Hempel, Chair & Planning Commission Members Maureen Meredith, Senior Planner, Inclusive Planning Division Planning Department DATE: January 3, 2024 RE: NPA-2023-0005.02_600 Kemp Street Montopolis Neighborhood Planning Area The applicant requests a postponement of the above-referenced case from the January 23, 2024 Planning Commission hearing to the February 27, 2024 hearing date. Please see email from Leah Bojo, Drenner Group, PC. The postponement request was made in a timely manner and meets the Planning Commission’s policy. Attachments: Leah Bojo’s email Plan Amendment Map The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and will provide reasonable modifications and equal access to communications upon request. 1 of 302 NPA-2023-0005.02 - 600 Kemp; District 3 From: Leah Bojo Sent: Friday, December 29, 2023 9:57 AM To: Meredith, Maureen <Maureen.Meredith@austintexas.gov>; Temaria Davis < >; Drew Raffaele < Cc: Tomko, Jonathan <Jonathan.Tomko@austintexas.gov> Subject: Re: Jan 23 PC Postponement date?: NPA-2023-0005.02_600 Kemp St External Email - Exercise Caution Hi Maureen, 2/27 should be good. Thank you! Leah M. Bojo, AICP, Director of Land Use & Entitlements 2705 Bee Caves Road, Suite 100, Austin, TX 78746 Drenner Group, PC | 512-665-1570 cell | | www.drennergroup.com The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and will provide reasonable modifications and equal access to communications upon request. 2 of 302 NPA-2023-0005.02 - 600 Kemp; District 3 The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and will provide reasonable modifications and equal access to communications upon request. 3 of 302 NPA-2023-0005.02 - 600 Kemp; District 3
City of Austin Plann ing Departmen t P.O. Box 1088, Austin, TX 78767 -1088 (512) 974-3100 ♦ Fax (512) 974-3112 ♦ h tt ps://www.aust i nt exas.g ov/depar t ment /h ousi ng -and- planni ng Claire Hempel, Chair & Planning Commission Members Maureen Meredith, Senior Planner, Inclusive Planning Division Planning Department MEMORANDUM TO: FROM: RE: DATE: December 27, 2023 NPA-2023-0010.02_109, 111, 113 Mildred Street and 2305, 2307 E. 2nd Street (Unit A), 2307 E. 2nd Street (Unit B), 2311 E. 2nd Street East 2nd Street – 2300 Block Holly Neighborhood Planning Area The applicant requests a postponement of the above-referenced case from the January 23, 2024 Planning Commission hearing to the March 12, 2024 hearing date to allow additional time to file the associated zoning application. Please see email from Michael Gaudini, Armbrust & Brown, PLLC. The postponement request was made in a timely manner and meets the Planning Commission’s policy. Attachments: Michael Gaudini’s email Plan Amendment Map The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and will provide reasonable modifications and equal access to communications upon request. 1 of 303 NPA-2023-0010.02 - East 2nd Street - 2300 Block; District 3 -----Original Message----- From: Michael Gaudini Sent: Wednesday, December 27, 2023 5:48 PM To: Meredith, Maureen <Maureen.Meredith@austintexas.gov> Subject: Re: Jan 23 PC -Postponement NPA-2023-0010.02_113 Mildred St External Email - Exercise Caution Match 12, please -- in order to allow the associated rezoning case to get into process and into review. Thank you. Michael The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and will provide reasonable modifications and equal access to communications upon request. 2 of 303 NPA-2023-0010.02 - East 2nd Street - 2300 Block; District 3 The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and will provide reasonable modifications and equal access to communications upon request. 3 of 303 NPA-2023-0010.02 - East 2nd Street - 2300 Block; District 3
City of Austin Plann ing Departmen t P.O. Box 1088, Austin, TX 78767 -1088 (512) 974-3100 ♦ Fax (512) 974-3112 ♦ h tt ps://www.aust i nt exas.g ov/depar t ment /h ousi ng -and- planni ng Claire Hempel, Chair & Planning Commission Members Maureen Meredith, Senior Planner, Inclusive Planning Division Planning Department MEMORANDUM TO: FROM: RE: DATE: January 18, 2023 NPA-2023-0005.01_6202, 6204 Caddie Street; 1600, 1604, 1606, 1608, 1610, 1612, and 1614 Montopolis Drive; 6211, 6215 Fairway Street Montopolis-Fairway Mixed Use Montopolis Neighborhood Planning Area The applicant requests a postponement of the above-referenced case from the January 23, 2024 Planning Commission hearing to the February 27, 2024 hearing date to allow additional time to file the associated zoning application. Please see email from Victoria Haase, Thrower Design, LLC. The postponement request was made in a timely manner and meets the Planning Commission’s policy. Attachments: Victoria Haase’s email Plan Amendment Map The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and will provide reasonable modifications and equal access to communications upon request. 1 of 304 NPA-2023-0005.01 - Montopolis-Fairway Mixed Use; District 3 From: Victoria Sent: Monday, January 15, 2024 11:54 AM To: Meredith, Maureen <Maureen.Meredith@austintexas.gov>; Ron Thrower Subject: RE: Jan 23 PC PP_NPA-2023-0005.01_Montopolis/Fairway External Email - Exercise Caution Please, let’s go February 27th as we have not filed the rezoning application yet. Thank you, and my apologies for the delay. Victoria Haase www.throwerdesign.com 512-998-5900 Cell 512-476-4456 Office Mail: P.O. Box 41957 Austin, Texas 78704 The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and will provide reasonable modifications and equal access to communications upon request. 2 of 304 NPA-2023-0005.01 - Montopolis-Fairway Mixed Use; District 3 The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and will provide reasonable modifications and equal access to communications upon request. 3 of 304 NPA-2023-0005.01 - Montopolis-Fairway Mixed Use; District 3
City of Austin Plann ing Departmen t P.O. Box 1088, Austin, TX 78767 -1088 (512) 974-3100 ♦ Fax (512) 974-3112 ♦ h t t ps://www.aust i nt exas.g ov/depar t ment /h ousi ng -planni ng MEMORANDUM TO: FROM: Claire Hempel, Chair & Planning Commission Members Maureen Meredith, Senior Planner, Inclusive Planning Division Nancy Estrada, Senior Planner, Current Planning Division Planning Department DATE: December 27, 2023 RE: NPA-2022-0020.01_Industrial and Terry O Lane C14-2022-0062_ Industrial and Terry O Lane South Congress Combined (East Congress) Combined Planning Area Staff requests a postponement of the above referenced cases from the January 23, 2024 Planning Commission hearing to the February 13, 2024 hearing date to allow staff additional time to review the applications. The postponement request was made in a timely manner and meets the Planning Commission’s policy. Attachments: Plan Amendment Map Zoning Map The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and will provide reasonable modifications and equal access to communications upon request. 1 of 305 NPA-2022-0020.01 - Industrial Blvd and Terry O Ln; District 3 The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and will provide reasonable modifications and equal access to communications upon request. 2 of 305 NPA-2022-0020.01 - Industrial Blvd and Terry O Ln; District 3 The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and will provide reasonable modifications and equal access to communications upon request. 3 of 305 NPA-2022-0020.01 - Industrial Blvd and Terry O Ln; District 3
City of Austin Plann ing Departmen t P.O. Box 1088, Austin, TX 78767 -1088 (512) 974-3100 ♦ Fax (512) 974-3112 ♦ h t t ps://www.aust i nt exas.g ov/depar t ment /h ousi ng -planni ng MEMORANDUM TO: FROM: Claire Hempel, Chair & Planning Commission Members Maureen Meredith, Senior Planner, Inclusive Planning Division Nancy Estrada, Senior Planner, Current Planning Division Planning Department DATE: December 27, 2023 RE: NPA-2022-0020.01_Industrial and Terry O Lane C14-2022-0062_ Industrial and Terry O Lane South Congress Combined (East Congress) Combined Planning Area Staff requests a postponement of the above referenced cases from the January 23, 2024 Planning Commission hearing to the February 13, 2024 hearing date to allow staff additional time to review the applications. The postponement request was made in a timely manner and meets the Planning Commission’s policy. Attachments: Plan Amendment Map Zoning Map The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and will provide reasonable modifications and equal access to communications upon request. 1 of 306 C14-2022-0062 - Industrial Blvd and Terry O Ln; District 3 The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and will provide reasonable modifications and equal access to communications upon request. 2 of 306 C14-2022-0062 - Industrial Blvd and Terry O Ln; District 3 The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and will provide reasonable modifications and equal access to communications upon request. 3 of 306 C14-2022-0062 - Industrial Blvd and Terry O Ln; District 3
Planning Commission: January 23, 2024 NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN AMENDMENT REVIEW SHEET NEIGHORHOOD PLAN: Brentwood/Highland Combined (Highland) CASE#: NPA-2023-0018.05 DATE FILED: October 11, 2023 PROJECT NAME: Kenniston Residential PC DATE: January 23, 2024 ADDRESS/ES: 410 and 412 Kenniston Drive DISTRICT AREA: 4 SITE AREA: 0.38 acres OWNER/APPLICANT: Bethby LLC & Lewgun LLC AGENT: Thrower Design, LLC (Ron Thrower and Victoria Haase) CASE MANAGER: Maureen Meredith PHONE: (512) 974-2695 STAFF EMAIL: Maureen.Meredith@austintexas.gov TYPE OF AMENDMENT: Change in Future Land Use Designation From: Higher Density Single Family To: Multifamily Residential Base District Zoning Change Related Zoning Case: C14-2023-0122 From: SF-6-NP To: MF-6-NP NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN ADOPTION DATE: May 12, 2004 CITY COUNCIL DATE: TBD ACTION: PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: January 23, 2024- (action pending) 1 of 2307 NPA-2023-0018.05 - Kenniston Residential; District 4 Planning Commission: January 23, 2024 STAFF RECOMMENDATION: To support the applicant’s request for Multifamily Residential land use. BASIS FOR STAFF’S RECOMMENDATION: Staff supports the applicant’s request for Multifamily Residential land use because the property is located near the Crestview Station TOD and near multiple public transportation options where increased density is appropriate. There is multifamily land use to the north and east of the property and mixed use land use to the south. The proposed zoning of MF-6-NP will provide additional housing options for the area and the city. LAND USE DESCRIPTIONS EXISTING LAND USE ON THE PROPERTY Higher Density Single Family - Is housing, generally up to 15 units per acre, which includes townhouses and condominiums as well as traditional small‐lot single family. Purpose 2 2 of 2307 NPA-2023-0018.05 - Kenniston Residential; District 4 Planning Commission: January 23, 2024 1. Provide options for the development of higher‐density, owner‐occupied housing in urban areas; and 2. Encourage a mixture of moderate intensity residential on residential corridors. Application 1. Appropriate to manage development on major corridors that are primarily residential in nature, and 2. Can be used to provide a buffer between high‐density commercial and low‐density residential areas. 3. Applied to existing or proposed mobile home parks. PROPOSED LAND USE ON THE PROPERTY Multifamily Residential - Higher-density housing with 3 or more units on one lot. Purpose 1. Preserve existing multifamily and affordable housing; 2. Maintain and create affordable, safe, and well-managed rental housing; and 3. Make it possible for existing residents, both homeowners and renters, to continue to live in their neighborhoods. 4. Applied to existing or proposed mobile home parks. Application 1. Existing …
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET CASE: C14-2023-0122 DISTRICT: 4 ZONING FROM: SF-6-NP ZONING TO: MF-6-NP ADDRESS: 410 & 412 Kenniston Drive SITE AREA: 0.409 total acres Tract 1 0.206 acres (8,973 sq. ft.) Tract 2 0.203 acres (8,842 sq. ft.) PROPERTY OWNER: Lewgun LLC AGENT: Thrower Design (Victoria Haase) CASE MANAGER: Cynthia Hadri 512-974-7620, Cynthia.hadri@austintexas.gov STAFF RECOMMENDATION: The staff recommendation is to grant multifamily residential-medium density- neighborhood plan (MF-3-NP) combined district zoning. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: January 23, 2024: CITY COUNCIL ACTION: ORDINANCE NUMBER: ISSUES: There are no issues at this time. CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: The properties in question are 0.40 acres, developed with two single family residences, have access to Kenniston Drive (level 1), and are currently zoned townhouse and condominium residence-neighborhood plan (SF-6-NP) combined district. The properties have multifamily residences medium density (MF-3-NP) to the north, multifamily residences and a parking garage (MF-3-NP and GR-MU-V-CO-NP) to the south, multifamily residences, single family residences and townhomes (MF-3-NP, SF-3-NP, SF-6-NP) to the east, and single family residences, townhomes and office facilities (SF-6-NP, and LR-V-CO-NP) to the west. Please refer to Exhibits A (Zoning Map) and B (Aerial View). The applicant is requesting MF-6 to develop thirty dwelling units on the site. 1 of 1008 C14-2023-0122 - Kenniston Residential; District 4 C14-2023-0122 2 Staff is recommending the multifamily residential medium density-neighborhood plan (MF- 3-NP) combined district because this property meets the intent of the zoning district MF-3 zoning category which allows for thirty-six dwelling units per acre and will meet the applicant’s intent to develop thirty dwelling units at this location. Please refer to Exhibit D (TIA Worksheet). This site is not located on an Imagine Austin Activity Center, Imagine Austin Activity Corridor, or Imagine Austin Job Center but it is located within 0.25 miles of public transit stop. It is also located within 0.50 miles from retail services, grocery stores/farmers market, a school or university, and a recreation area, park or walking trail. This site expands the number of units and housing choice that suits a variety of household sizes, incomes, and lifestyle needs of a diverse population in support of goals in the Imagine Austin Comprehensive Plan and the Strategic Housing Blueprint. BASIS OF RECOMMENDATION: 1. The proposed zoning should be consistent with the purpose statement of the district sought. The multifamily residence (medium density) district is intended to accommodate multifamily use with a maximum density of up to …
Planning Commission: January 23, 2023 NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN AMENDMENT REVIEW SHEET NEIGHORHOOD PLAN: University Hills/Windsor Park Combined CASE#: NPA-2023-0023.01 DATE FILED: June 5, 2023 PROJECT NAME: Sheridan PC DATE: November 28, 2023 October 10, 2023 September 12, 2023 ADDRESS/ES: 6103 Sheridan Ave DISTRICT AREA: 4 SITE AREA: 0.1866 acres OWNER/APPLICANT: Leslie Elliott AGENT: Leslie Elliott CASE MANAGER: Maureen Meredith PHONE: (512) 974-2695 STAFF EMAIL: Maureen.Meredith@austintexas.gov TYPE OF AMENDMENT: Change in Future Land Use Designation From: Single Family To: Commercial Base District Zoning Change Related Zoning Case: C14-2023-0035 From: SF-3-NP To: LR-MU-CO-NP (as amended) NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN ADOPTION DATE: May 29, 2008 CITY COUNCIL DATE: TBD ACTION: 1 of 2509 NPA-2023-0023.01 - Sheridan; District 4 Planning Commission: January 23, 2023 PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: January 23, 2024 – (action pending) November 28, 2023 – Approved for the applicant’s request for a postponement to January 23, 2023 on the consent agenda. [A. Azhar – 1st; F. Maxwell – 2nd] Vote: 10-0 [C. Hempel and A. Woods absent]. October 10, 2023 - Postponed to November 28, 2023 on the consent agenda at the request of the applicant. [A. Azhar – 1st; F. Maxwell – 2nd] Vote: 11-0 [A. Phillips and G. Cox absent]. September 12, 2023- Postponed to October 10, 2023 on the consent agenda at the request of staff. [C. Hempel – 1st; A. Azhar – 2nd] Vote: 12-0 [A. Phillips off the dais pending completion of membership requirements]. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: To support an alternate land use of Mixed Use land use. BASIS FOR STAFF’S RECOMMENDATION: To the north of the property are commercial and office buildings with Mixed Use land use. To the east of the subject property is an office building with Mixed Use/Office land use. Transitioning the land use to Mixed Use on this property is appropriate given the property’s location between three commercial tracts. The property to the south at 6101 Sheridan Ave is zoned LO-NP although it has Single Family land use on the future land use map. See maps below. 2 2 of 2509 NPA-2023-0023.01 - Sheridan; District 4 Planning Commission: January 23, 2023 Mixed Use Mixed Use/Office 3 3 of 2509 NPA-2023-0023.01 - Sheridan; District 4 Planning Commission: January 23, 2023 Subject Property LAND USE Objective: Preserve the single-family residential homes on Rosemont, Sheridan, and Broadview Streets − They provide affordable housing and are nearby many services. Recommendation: • Maintain the existing residential zoning on these properties. ECONOMIC …
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET CASE: C14-2023-0035 DISTRICT: 4 ADDRESS: 6103 Sheridan Avenue ZONING FROM: SF-3-NP TO: LR-MU-NP SITE AREA: Approximately 0.1866 acres (8,130.32 sq. ft.) PROPERTY OWNER: Poolie (Leslie Elliott) AGENT: Leslie Elliott CASE MANAGER: Jonathan Tomko (512) 974-1057, jonathan.tomko@austintexas.gov STAFF RECOMMEDATION: Staff recommends granting neighborhood commercial-mixed use-neighborhood plan (LR- MU-NP) combining district zoning. PLANNING COMMISSION or ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: June 13, 2023: Staff requested a postponement to August 8, 2023, so the associated out-of- cycle NPA case could catch up and be on the same agenda. August 8, 2023: Staff postponement requested to September 12, 2023. September 12, 2023: Staff postponement requested to October 10, 2023. October 10, 2023: Applicant postponement requested to November 28, 2023. November 28, 2023: Applicant postponement requested to January 23, 2024. January 23, 2024: Case is scheduled to be heard by Planning Commission. CITY COUNCIL ACTION: TBD ORDINANCE NUMBER: None ISSUES: This case has a valid petition with 33.45%. This is comprised of one signature from a very large property to the north, please see exhibit E. CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: The property in question is currently being utilized as a pool contractor business, this is a construction sales and services use, which requires CS zoning to be in compliance for that use. The applicant originally requested GR-NP, amended that request to CS on June 14, 2023, and amended it again to LR-MU-NP which matches staff’s recommendation for this case. The applicant has requested this zoning classification with the intent to use it is an office, and not as a pool contractor business. 1 of 1710 C14-2023-0035 - Sheridan; District 4 C14-2023-0035 2 The property is less than 500 feet from U.S. Highway 290 East (an ASMP level 5 street) with a service road that is an ASMP level 4 street). The property is within the Highland Mall Station Imagine Austin Center and Cameron Road (approximately 1,000 feet to the east) is an Imagine Austin Corridor. The parcel is located in a “pocket neighborhood” of approximately 35 single family homes along Sheridan Ave. between U.S. Highway 290 East and Clayton Lane. BASIS OF RECOMMENDATION: The proposed zoning should be consistent with the purpose statement for the district sought. Neighborhood commercial (LR) is a district designation for a commercial use that provides business service and office facilities for the residents of a neighborhood and that is located in or adjacent to residential …
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET CASE: C14-2023-0110 (1230 E. 38th ½ Street) DISTRICT: 9 ADDRESS: 1230 East 38th ½ Street, 1400 East 38th ½ Street, 1402 East 38th ½ Street, and 1406 East 38th ½ Street ZONING FROM: CS-MU-V-CO-NP TO: CS-MU-V-CO-NP (change in condition of zoning to amend the conditional overlay by removing the height restriction maximum of forty (40) feet for the subject tract) SITE AREA: approximately 4.4369 acres (approximately square feet) PROPERTY OWNER: 38th Half St Holding LLC, 1230 E. 38th Half St Holding 2 LLC, Cherrywood Austin LLC, 706 W 34th LLC, Nasteb Keystone Family LTD AGENT: Drenner Group, P.C., (Amanda Swor) CASE MANAGER: Jonathan Tomko (512) 974-1057, jonathan.tomko@austintexas.gov STAFF RECOMMEDATION: Staff recommends granting the change in condition of zoning to amend the conditional overlay by removing the height restriction maximum of forty (40) feet for the subject tract. See the basis of recommendation section below for additional information. PLANNING COMMISSION COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: January 23, 2024: Case is scheduled to be heard by Planning Commission. CITY COUNCIL ACTION: TBD ORDINANCE NUMBER: N/A ISSUES: N/A 1 of 1211 C14-2023-0110 - 1230 E. 38th 12 Street; District 9 C14-2023-0110 2 CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: The subject tract includes a number of uses, Alma Cherrywood Apartment Complex (formerly known as Delwood Station Apartments); Westbank Dry Cleaning Warehouse; Cherrywood Coffeehouse; Monarch Food Mart, and GC Cleaners and Laundry. To the north (across the railroad tracks) are several duplexes that are part of what is known as “Duplex Nation,” a large collection of duplexes built in the late 1940s. To the east (across the railroad tracks) is Maplewood Elementary and several duplexes built in the late 1940s. To the west is Delwood Marketplace, a large shopping center of over 100,000 square feet built in approximately 1992. The shopping center includes a Fiesta Grocery Store and over 50,000 square feet of paved parking lot. To the south are several single family homes built in the 1940s and 1950s. There are at least three single family homes that operate small office uses, such as an acupuncture office, and some other home offices along the south side of East 38th 1/2 Street. BASIS OF RECOMMENDATION: Granting of the request should result in an equal treatment of similarly situated properties. Granting of this request would result in equal treatment of this tract. Parcels just to the west of this tract do not have the 40 foot …
C14-2023-0096 Page 1 ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET CASE: C14-2023-0096 – Ben White Boulevard Medical Office DISTRICT: 3 ADDRESS: 4007 James Casey Street ZONING FROM: GR-V-NP SITE AREA: 6.306 acres TO: CH-NP CH-PDA-NP, as amended PROPERTY OWNER: St. David's HealthCare Partnership, LP, LLP; Kenneth B. Ferguson Investments, Inc.; KBF Jacs South Austin, LLC (Mark Worsham, Kenneth B. Ferguson) AGENT: Armbrust & Brown, PLLC (Michael Whellan) CASE MANAGER: Nancy Estrada (512-974-7617, nancy.estrada@austintexas.gov) STAFF RECOMMENDATION: The Staff recommendation is to grant commercial highway services – planned development area – neighborhood plan (CH-PDA-NP) combining district zoning. The basis of Staff’s recommendation is provided on page 2 - 4. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: January 23, 2024: January 9, 2024: APPROVED A POSTPONEMENT REQUEST BY THE APPLICANT TO JANUARY 23, 2024 [A. AZHAR; F. MAXWELL – 2ND] (10-0) A. WOODS, G. ANDERSON – ABSENT; ONE VACANCY ON THE DIAS December 12, 2023: APPROVED A POSTPONEMENT REQUEST BY THE NEIGHBORHOOD TO JANUARY 9, 2023 [F. MAXWELL; A. AZHAR – 2ND] (11-0) N. BARRERA-RAMIREZ, P. HOWARD – ABSENT CITY COUNCIL ACTION: January 18, 2024: ORDINANCE NUMBER: 1 of 2612 C14-2023-0096 - Ben White Boulevard Medical Office; District 3 C14-2023-0096 Page 2 ISSUES: The Applicant has amended the rezoning request from (CH-NP) to (CH-PDA-NP) in order to maintain the current building setbacks and lot width. These are the only site development regulations that will be modified. All other site development regulations for (CH) district zoning will remain the same. The Applicant met with representatives from the South Manchaca Neighborhood Plan Contact Team and the Southwood Neighborhood Association to provide information regarding the proposed development. CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: The subject rezoning area consists of approximately 6.3 acres located on the southeast corner of West Ben White Boulevard Eastbound Service Road and James Casey Street. The site is less than one-quarter of a mile west of South 1st Street which is designated as an Imagine Austin Corridor. The property is zoned (GR-V-NP) and is currently developed with two- story medical office buildings and surface parking. The subject area has frontage on the West Ben White Boulevard Eastbound Service Road; however, access to the property will be from James Casey Street and Radham Lane. The St. David’s South Austin Medical Center is immediately to the west across James Casey Street (PUD-NP). There are medical offices and a fire station to the south (LO-V-NP; LR- CO-NP); and commercial uses are to the east (GR-V-NP; …
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET CASE: C14-2023-0047 DISTRICT: 3 ADDRESS: 1911 Willow Creek Drive ZONING FROM: ERC-UR TO: ERC-CMU SITE AREA: approximately 10.12 acres (approximately 440,827 sq. ft.) PROPERTY OWNER: 1911 Willow L.P. (Anthony Clarke) AGENT: Drenner Group, P.C. (Amanda Swor) CASE MANAGER: Jonathan Tomko (512) 974-1057, (jonathan.tomko@austintexas.gov) STAFF RECOMMEDATION: Staff recommends granting the applicant’s request to change the zoning from East Riverside Corridor- Urban Residential (ERC-UR) to East Riverside Corridor-Corridor Mixed Use (ERC-CMU). PLANNING COMMISSION or ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: September 26, 2023: Planning Commission postponement to October 24, 2023. October 24, 2023: Neighborhood postponement request to November 28, 2023 granted. November 28, 2023: Neighborhood postponement request to January 23, 2024 granted. January 23, 2024: Case is scheduled to be heard by Planning Commission. CITY COUNCIL ACTION: TBD ORDINANCE NUMBER: N/A ISSUES: N/A CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: The property in question currently has 256 apartment units built in 1969. The applicant has indicated that this zoning is being sought proactively and there is no intent to demolish the property for several years. The applicant has been in correspondence with the tenants of this property and they are aware of the intent to seek this rezoning (see exhibit D). If the applicant displaces residents they may be subject to the City's Tenant Relocation Ordinance as written at the time of displacement. The City's Community Displacement Prevention Officer has been notified about this rezoning case. The subject property lies between four large multifamily apartment complexes. Willow Hill Drive appears to be a cu l-de-sac however ASMP shows the road connecting to Willow Creek Drive in the future as a level 2 ASMP roadway. Willow Creek Drive to the west is already a level 2 ASMP corridor and South Pleasant Valley is a level 3 ASMP corridor. The regulating plan for the East Riverside Corridor revised on October 26, 2015, by Ordinance No. 20151015-070 indicates this parcel is zoned as ERC-UC. With a proposed Blue Line station area at the intersection of Riverside Drive and South Pleasant Valley Road, this property lies approximately 1,000 the station. The property currently contains approximately 25 dwelling units per acre. Target residential densities to support robust fixed- route range of 75 urban the station area. Without to 150 dwelling units per acre within ½ mile an increase redevelop within and associated connecting the station area, the bus service may under-perform. in density, and additional mixed-use …
