Planning Commission: August 13, 2024 NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN AMENDMENT REVIEW SHEET DATE FILED: January 25, 2024 2700 and 2700 ½ Gracy Farms Lane NEIGHORHOOD PLAN: North Burnet/Gateway CASE#: NPA-2024-0024.01 PROJECT NAME: 2700 Gracy Farms Lane PC DATE: June 11, 2024 ADDRESS/ES: DISTRICT AREA: SITE AREA: 3.07 OWNER/APPLICANT: KREA, LLC AGENT: Drenner Group, PC (Amanda Swor) CASE MANAGER: Maureen Meredith STAFF EMAIL: Maureen.Meredith@austintexas.gov TYPE OF AMENDMENT: Change in Future Land Use Designation 7 From: Mixed Use Base District Zoning Change To: High Density Mixed Use To: NBG-CMU (Midway Zone)-NP Related Zoning Case: C14-2024-0005 From: NBG-NR-NP NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN ADOPTION DATE: November 2007 CITY COUNCIL DATE: TBD PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: August 13, 2024 - (action pending) ACTION: PHONE: (512) 974-2695 Planning Commission: August 13, 2024 July 23, 2024 – Postponed to August 13, 2024 on the consent agenda at the request of Staff [A. Woods – 1st; R. Johnson- 2nd] Vote: 10-0-1 [C. Hempel and D. Skidmore absent. J. Mushtaler abstained. G. Anderson abstained from Item #15. R. Johnson recused from Item #20]. June 25, 2024 – Postponed to July 23, 2024 on the consent agenda at the request of Staff. [R. Johnson – 1st; F. Maxwell – 2nd] Vote: 8-0 [C. Hempel, A. Azhar, A. Haynes, and J. Mushtaler absent. G. Cox off the dais]. June 11, 2024 – Postponed to June 25, 2024 on the consent agenda at the request of Staff. [A. Azhar – 1st; F. Maxwell – 2nd] Vote: 11-0 [N. Barrera-Ramirez absent. G. Cox off the dais. G. Anderson recused from Items #12 and #13]. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: To recommended for the Applicant’s request for High Density Mixed Use land use. BASIS FOR STAFF’S RECOMMENDATION: Staff supports the applicant’s request for High Density Mixed Use because it could provide more housing in the planning area and the city. The area has been growing over the years with the Q2 Stadium and the proposed new McKalla Rail Station to be developed approximately two miles south of the subject property. City Council signed resolution 20230504-020 which directed staff to initiate amendments to the North Burnet/Gateway Vision Plan recognizing the area’s growth. Transitioning the property from Mixed Use to High Density Mixed Use is consistent with the development of the area. The applicant proposes will provide approximately 20,000 square feet of activated, ground- floor retail uses with 350 multifamily housing units and 210 hotel rooms. 2 Planning Commission: August 13, 2024 Below are …
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET CASE: C14-2024-0005 (2700 Gracy Farms) DISTRICT: 7 ADDRESS: 2700 Gracy Farms Lane and 2700 ½ Gracy Farms Lane ZONING FROM: NBG-NR-NP TO: NBG-CMU-Midway(CMU-M)-NP SITE AREA: 3.07 acres PROPERTY OWNER: KREA LLC (Laxmi Mehta, Sr Managing Director/Manager) AGENT: Drenner Group, PC (Amanda Swor) CASE MANAGER: Sherri Sirwaitis (512-974-3057, sherri.sirwaitis@austintexas.gov) STAFF RECOMMEDATION: Staff recommends NBG-CMU-M-NP, North Burnet Gateway- Commercial Mixed Use- Midway Subdistrict-Neighborhood Plan Combining District, zoning. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: June 11, 2024: Approved staff postponement request to June 25, 2024 by consent (10-0, J. Mushtaler-arrived late; G. Cox and N. Barrera-Ramirez-absent); A. Azhar-1st, F. Maxwell-2nd. June 25, 2024: Approved staff’s postponement request to July 23, 2024 by consent (7-0, Commissioner Cox and Commissioner Phillips were off the dais. Chair Hempel, Vice Chair Azhar, and Commissioners Haynes and Mushtaler were absent); R. Johnson-1st, F. Maxwell-2nd. July 23, 2024: Approved staff’s postponement request to August 13, 2024 by consent (12-0, J. Mushtaler-abstain); A. Woods-1st, R. Johnson-2nd. August 13, 2024 CITY COUNCIL ACTION: ORDINANCE NUMBER: C14-2024-0005 ISSUES: 2 There is an associated neighborhood plan amendment case, NPA-2024-0024.01, where the applicant is requesting a FLUM change from Mixed use to High Density Mixed Use land use (please see North Burnet Gateway Neighborhood Plan FLUM – Exhibit D). CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: The site under consideration is a 3.07 acres lot that is currently developed with multifamily use (Studio Domain Apartments). It is within the North Burnet/Gateway Combined Neighborhood Planning Area and is located a block from the northeast corner of Burnet Road and Gracy Farms Lane. The property in question is zoned NBG with a Neighborhood Residential subdistrict designation (NBG-NR). To the north, there is an undeveloped area, transmission lines, a Red Line trail (Braker to Northern Walnut Creek Greenbelt Trail) and a Metro Rail Line that are zoned P-NP. There are other multifamily developments to the south (Radius at the Domain Apartments) and east (Village at Gracy Farms) that are zoned NBG- NR-NP. The lot to the west is developed with a commercial center (Gracy Farms Center) that contains office, retail, personal services and restaurant uses) zoned NBG-NR-NP. The applicant is requesting a rezoning to the NBG with a Commercial Mixed Use-Midway subdistrict designation (CMU-M) to allow for approximately 20,000 square feet of ground- floor retail uses as well as 350 multifamily housing units and 210 hotel rooms (Please see Applicant Request Letter – Exhibit C). The NBG-NR permits …
Planning Commission: August 13, 2024 NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN AMENDMENT REVIEW SHEET DATE FILED: April 18, 2024 NEIGHORHOOD PLAN: North Lamar Combined CASE#: NPA-2024-0026.02.SH PROJECT NAME: 204 East Rundberg Lane PC DATE: August 13, 2024 ADDRESS/ES: DISTRICT AREA: 4 SITE AREA: 6.541 acres OWNER/APPLICANT: 204 E Rundberg Ln Estate of Majid Hemmasi D.B.A. DRFM Investment, David Hemmasi, Trustee of the Luan Duy Nguyen Revocable Management Trust, Luan Duy Nguyen, Trustee of the Doan-Nghiem Thi Nguyen Revocable Management Trust AGENT: Drenner Group, PC (Drew Raffaele) CASE MANAGER: Tyler Tripp STAFF EMAIL: Tyler.Tripp@austintexas.gov TYPE OF AMENDMENT: Change in Future Land Use Designation PHONE: (512) 974- 3362 From: Single Family & Neighborhood Mixed Use To: Mixed Use Base District Zoning Change Related Zoning Case: C14-2024-0067.SH From: SF-3-NP & LR-V-NP NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN ADOPTION DATE: June 24, 2010 CITY COUNCIL DATE: TBD PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: August 13, 2024 – (action pending) ACTION: To: GR-MU-V-NP Planning Commission: August 13, 2024 STAFF RECOMMENDATION: To approve the applicant’s request to change the future land use map from Single Family & Neighborhood Mixed Use to Mixed Use. BASIS FOR STAFF’S RECOMMENDATION: This property falls within an Imagine Austin Neighborhood Center and along an Imagine Austin Growth Corridor. These are areas designated for higher density. The property is currently undeveloped. The proposed project includes SMART housing. The property has good transit access and is located near multifamily, civic, commercial, and mixed use developments. Additionally, there is an elementary school adjacent to the property to the North. Below are sections of the North Lamar Combined Neighborhood Plan that support the applicants request: Objective L.1: Preserve the residential character of the neighborhoods in the NLCNPA. Objective L.4: All new mixed use development should contain affordable units. Objective L.5: Increase the housing options and/or homeownership opportunities within the NLCNPA. 2 Planning Commission: August 13, 2024 LAND USE DESCRIPTIONS: EXISTING LAND USE(S): 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 1. Existing single‐family areas should generally be designated as single family to preserve established neighborhoods; and 2. May include small lot options (Cottage, Urban Home, Small Lot Single Family) and two‐family residential options (Duplex, Secondary Apartment, Single Family …
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET DISTRICT: 4 TO: GR-MU-V-NP CASE: C14-2024-0067.SH (204 East Rundberg Lane) ADDRESS: 204 East Rundberg Lane ZONING FROM: LR-V-NP, SF-3-NP SITE AREA: 6.541 acres PROPERTY OWNER: Estate of Majid Hemmasi D.B.A. DRFM Investment, c/o David Hemmasi, Luan Duy Nguyen, Trustee of the Luan Duy Nguyen Revocable Management Trust, Luan Duy Nguyen, Trustee of the Doan-Nghiem Thi Nguyen Revocable Management Trust APPLICANT/AGENT: Drenner Group, PC (Drew Raffaele) CASE MANAGER: Sherri Sirwaitis (512-974-3057, sherri.sirwaitis@austintexas.gov) STAFF RECOMMEDATION: Staff recommends GR-MU-V-NP, Community Commercial-Mixed Use-Vertical Mixed Use Building-Neighborhood Plan Combining District, zoning. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: August 13, 2024 CITY COUNCIL ACTION: ORDINANCE NUMBER: C14-2024-0067.SH 2 ISSUES: The North Lamar Combined Neighborhood Plan Future Land Use Map (FLUM) calls for this property to be designated as Single Family and Neighborhood Mixed Use. Therefore, there is an associated neighborhood plan amendment case NPA-2024-0026.02.SH in process along with the rezoning case. CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: The property under consideration is a 6.5+ acre undeveloped tract of land fronting onto East Rundberg Lane. To the north there is a public primary school (Guerrero Thompson Elementary School) zoned SF-3-NP. The lots to the east along North Creek Drive are developed with an office use zoned LR-V-NP and single family residences zoned SF-3-NP. To the west, there is a religious assembly use (Austin First Spanish Seventh-Day Adventist Church) and a multifamily use (Northchase Apartments) zoned LR-V-NP, LR-NP and LO- NP respectively. The lots to the south, across E. Rundberg Lane, are zoned LR-MU-V-NP and are developed with retail and office uses. In this case, the applicant is requesting a rezoning to GR-MU-V-NP to create a comprehensive zoning designation across the property to develop a for-rent, multifamily S.M.A.R.T. Housing use (please see Applicant’s Request Letter – Exhibit C and S.M.A.R.T. Housing Program Certification Letter – Exhibit D). The staff recommends the applicant’s request for Community Commercial-Mixed Use- Vertical Mixed Use Building-Neighborhood Plan Combining District, zoning as the property meets the intent of the GR base district as it is accessible from a major traffic way, E. Rundberg Lane. The proposed “MU” and “V” overlay districts will permit the applicant to construct an affordable residential development adjacent to existing commercial and civic services on the property that is within a designated Imagine Austin Center (Lamar & Rundberg). The applicant agrees with the staff’s recommendation. BASIS OF RECOMMENDATION: 1. The proposed zoning should be consistent with the purpose statement of …
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET (215, 622 sq. ft.) ZONING TO: MF-6-NP CASE: C14-2023-0139 - Oak Creek Village - Phase 2 DISTRICT: 3 ZONING FROM: MF-6-CO-NP ADDRESS: 2302 Durwood St and 2324 Wilson St SITE AREA: 4.95 acres PROPERTY OWNER: 2018 Austin OCV, LLC (Rene Campos) AGENT: Armbrust & Brown, PLLC (Michael Whellan) CASE MANAGER: Cynthia Hadri 512-974-7620, Cynthia.hadri@austintexas.gov STAFF RECOMMENDATION: The staff recommendation is to grant multifamily residence (highest density) - neighborhood plan (MF-6-NP) combined district zoning. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: August 13, 2024: July 9, 2024: APPROVED THE NEIGHBORHOOD’S REQUEST FOR A POSTPONEMENT TO AUGUST 13, 2024. [A. AZHAR; F. MAXWELL-2ND] (7-3) C. HEMPLE, P. HOWARD, A. PHILLIPS - ABSENT June 11, 2024: APPROVED THE NEIGHBORHOOD’S REQUEST FOR A POSTPONEMENT TO JULY 9, 2024. [A. AZHAR; F. MAXWELL-2ND] (10-0) N. BARRERA-RAMIREZ & G.COX – ABSENT; J. MUSHTALER - OFF THE DIAS [F. MAXWELL; A. WOODS-2ND] (10-0) P. HOWARD AND A. PHILLIPS – ABSENT, May 28, 2024: APPROVED THE APPLICANTS REQUEST FOR A POSTPONEMENT TO JUNE 11, 2024. G.COX – ARRIVED LATE April 9, 2024: APPROVED THE APPLICANTS REQUEST FOR A POSTPONEMENT TO MAY 28, 2024. February 13, 2024: APPROVED THE NEIGHBORHOODS REQUEST FOR A POSTPONEMENT TO APRIL 9, 2024. [A. AZHAR; F. MAXWELL-2ND] (12-0) ONE VACANCY ON THE DIAS [A. AZHAR; F. MAXWELL-2ND] (12-0) ONE VACANCY ON THE DIAS C14-2023-0139 2 CITY COUNCIL ACTION: ORDINANCE NUMBER: ISSUES: There are no issues at this time. CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: The property in question is 4.95 acres, developed with multiple multifamily residential buildings, has access to Durwood street (level 1), and is currently zoned multifamily residence (highest density)-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (MF-6-CO-NP). The property has guidance services and single family residences (MF-3-NP and SF-3-NP) to the north, commercial offices, restaurants, and single family residences (GR-CO-NP, LO-CO- NP, and SF-3-NP) to the south, multifamily residences and single family residences (MF-3- NP and SF-3-NP) to the east, offices, retail and commercial mixed use (CS-MU-V-CO-NP and CS-V-CO-NP) to the west. Please refer to Exhibits A (Zoning Map) and B (Aerial View). Staff is recommending the grant multifamily residence (highest density) - neighborhood plan (MF-6-NP) combined district zoning for the second phase of Oak Creek Village. The applicant is looking to remove the conditional overlay (CO) that is on the first phase which restricts the height to 60 feet and limits the unit count to 486 units. The applicant is requesting 90 feet in height, no …
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET DISTRICT: 5 TO: LR- NP CASE: C14-2024-0023– 4507 Menchaca Rezoning ADDRESS: 4505, 4507, 4507 ½ Menchaca Road ZONING FROM: LO-NP SITE AREA: 0.67 acres PROPERTY OWNER: JBHR Project 16 LP (Nic Andreani) AGENT: HD Brown Consulting (Amanda C. Brown) CASE MANAGER: Marcelle Boudreaux (512-974-8094, marcelle.boudreaux@austintexas.gov) STAFF RECOMMENDATION: The Staff recommendation is to grant neighborhood commercial –neighborhood plan (LR-NP) combining district zoning. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: August 13, 2024: CITY COUNCIL: ORDINANCE NUMBER: ISSUES: None CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: The subject rezoning area is approximately 0.67 acres and is undeveloped. The rezoning area is situated at the east side of Menchaca Boulevard, approximately 840 feet south of its intersection with Ben White Boulevard. Development along this portion of Menchaca transitions from more intense commercial along Ben White Boulevard southward to more neighborhood and community-based zoning and uses, including Restaurant – Limited, Administrative and Business office and Religious facility uses. To the east is single family residential use, and across Menchaca Road to the west is AISD Joslin Elementary school (LR-V-NP; LO-NP; SF-3-NP). Please refer to Exhibits A (Zoning Map), A-1 (Aerial View). C14-2024-0023 Page 2 The site is within the Lamar and Ben White Activity Center, as identified in Imagine Austin comprehensive plan. The activity centers identify locations for additional people and jobs above what currently exists on the ground. Menchaca Road is a level 3 mobility corridor. The site is 0.15 miles to Ben White Boulevard, and is located one parcel away from Cap Metro bus stop with routes 3 (local) and 103 (flyer, with limited stop access to downtown and UT). The Applicant proposes to rezone the property to neighborhood commercial – neighborhood plan (LR- NP) district for a development to include an approximately 670-square foot coffee shop (Restaurant – Limited use) with associated drive through. BASIS OF RECOMMENDATION: 1. The proposed zoning should be consistent with the purpose statement of the district sought. 2. 3. The Neighborhood Commercial (LR) district is intended for neighborhood shopping facilities which provide limited business service and office facilities predominately for the convenience of residents of the neighborhood. The neighborhood plan (NP) district denotes a tract located within the boundaries of an adopted Neighborhood Plan. Zoning should promote clearly-identified community goals, such as creating employment opportunities or providing for affordable housing. This rezoning relates to a small commercial development that would create jobs, at a site located within the …
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET ZONING TO: CS-MU-V-CO-DB90-NP DISTRICT: 4 CASE: C14-2024-0080 – 5931 Dillard Circle Rezoning ZONING FROM: CS-MU-V-CO-NP ADDRESS: 5931 and 6003 ½ Dillard Circle SITE AREA: 3.08 acres (134,164 sq. ft.) PROPERTY OWNER: Montwalk Holdings LTD AGENT: HD Brown Consulting (Amanda Brown) CASE MANAGER: Cynthia Hadri 512-974-7620, Cynthia.hadri@austintexas.gov STAFF RECOMMENDATION: The staff recommendation is to grant general commercial services-mixed use-vertical mixed use building-conditional overlay-density bonus 90-neighborhood plan (CS-MU- V-CO-DB90-NP) combined district zoning. Staff recommends granting the applicant’s modification request to not provide pedestrian-oriented commercial space (to provide 0% of the requirement). The conditional overlay will prohibit the following uses: Agricultural sales and services Automotive sales Campground Commercial off-street parking Drop-off recycling collection facility Equipment sales Kennels Maintenance and service facilities Off-site accessory parking Outdoor sports and recreation Service station General retail sales (general) use and general retail sales (convenience) use for an area that exceeds 20,000 square feet of gross floor area is a prohibited use Drive-in service is prohibited as an accessory use to commercial uses Automotive rentals Automotive washing (of any type) Commercial blood plasma center Convenience storage Equipment repair services Exterminating services Laundry services Monument retail sales Outdoor entertainment Pawn shop services Vehicle storage C14-2023-0080 2 PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: August 13, 2024: July 23, 2024: APPROVED THE NEIGHBORHOOD’S REQUEST FOR A POSTPONEMENT TO August 13, 2024. [A. WOODS; R. JOHNSON-2ND] (10-0) J. MUSHTALER – ABTAINED, C. HEMPEL AND D. SKIDMORE - ABSENT CITY COUNCIL ACTION: ORDINANCE NUMBER: ISSUES: In December 2023, Ordinance No. 20220609-080, Ordinance No. 20221201-056 and Ordinance No. 20221201-055 were invalidated. On March 11, 2024, Ordinance No. 20240229- 073, was enacted to create the “DB90” combining district, which amended City Code Title 25 (Land Development) to create a new zoning district for a density bonus program that grants 30 feet in height above the base zoning district, to a maximum of 90 feet, and modifies site development regulations including compatibility standards. Subsequently, the applicant submitted this new rezoning application to request the -DB90 combining district. CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: The property in question is approximately 3.08 acres, partially developed with some overflow surface parking from the Brewtorium. The site has frontage on Dillard’s Circle (level 1) and is currently zoned general commercial services-mixed use-vertical mixed use building-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (CS-MU-V-CO-NP). The property has the Brewtorium Brewery & Kitchen, Art/Creative Spaces, and other commercial uses (LI-CO-NP, CS-MU-V-CO-NP, CS-MU-V-CO-ETOD-DBETOD-NP) to the north. There are …
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET CASE: C14-2024-0075 (9012 Research) DISTRICT: 4 ADDRESS: 9000, 9010, 9012, 9014, 9014 1/2 Research Boulevard ZONING FROM: CS-NP, CS-1-CO-NP TO: MF-6-NP CS-1-MU-V-CO-DB90-NP * The applicant is proposing a conditional overlay (CO) to limit the size of a cocktail lounge or liquor sales use to 10,000 sq. ft. on the property. In addition, as part of this rezoning request the applicant is asking to modify Section 25-2-652(F)(3)(b) of the Land Development Code (the ground-floor commercial requirement), as allowed under Section 25-2- 652(F)(3)(e)(i). SITE AREA: 8.7 acres PROPERTY OWNER: Austin Home Center Associates AGENT: Armbrust & Brown, PLLC (Michael J. Whellan) CASE MANAGER: Sherri Sirwaitis (512-974-3057, sherri.sirwaitis@austintexas.gov) STAFF RECOMMEDATION: Staff recommends CS-1-MU-V-CO-DB90-NP, Commercial-Liquor Sales-Mixed Use- Vertical Mixed Use Building-Conditional Overlay- Density Bonus 90-Neighborhood Plan Combining District, zoning. The proposed conditional overlay will limit the size of a cocktail lounge or liquor sales use to 10,000 sq. ft. on the property. In addition, the staff recommends granting the modification request to not provide ground floor Pedestrian-Oriented Commercial Space (to provide 0% of the requirement). PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: August 13, 2024 CITY COUNCIL ACTION: ORDINANCE NUMBER: C14-2024-0075 ISSUES: 2 In December 2023, Ordinance No. 20220609-080, Ordinance No. 20221201-056 and Ordinance No. 20221201-055 were invalidated. On March 11, 2024, Ordinance No. 20240229- 073, was enacted to create the “DB90” combining district, which amended City Code Title 25 (Land Development) to create a new zoning district for a density bonus program that grants 30 feet in height above the base zoning district, to a maximum of 90 feet, and modifies site development regulations including compatibility standards. Subsequently, the applicant submitted this new rezoning application to request the -DB90 combining district. This site under consideration is within the Wooten portion of the Crestview/Wooten Combined Neighborhood Planning Area. The Future Land Use Map (FLUM) calls for this site to be designated as “Mixed Use”. As the proposed zoning is consistent with this land use designation, an NPA is not required. CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: The property in question is 8.7 acre tract of land located at the southeast corner of Research Boulevard/U.S. Highway-183 Southbound Service Road and Burnet Road that is currently developed with a commercial center with a cocktail lounge use (Emerald Tavern Games and Café), a restaurant (Slab BBQ), medical offices (Foot and Ankle Center, Kapsner Chiropractic), personal improvement services (Dance Austin Studio), personal services (Gabrielle’s Salon) and retail uses (Factory …
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET DISTRICT: 1 TO: CS-MU-V-DB90-NP CASE: C14-2024-0105 – FM 969 ADDRESS: 6314 & 6400 FM 969 ZONING FROM: CS-MU-V-NP SITE AREA: 9.98 acres PROPERTY OWNER: 6400 FM 969, LLC (Case Lowry) CASE MANAGER: Marcelle Boudreaux (512-974-8094, marcelle.boudreaux@austintexas.gov) STAFF RECOMMENDATION: The Staff recommendation is to grant general commercial services – mixed use - vertical mixed use building – density bonus 90 - neighborhood plan (CS-MU-V-DB90- NP) combining district zoning. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: August 13, 2024: CITY COUNCIL ACTION: September 26, 2024: ORDINANCE NUMBER: ISSUES: In December 2023, Ordinance No. 20220609-080, Ordinance No. 20221201-056 and Ordinance No. 20221201-055 were invalidated. On March 11, 2024, Ordinance No. 20240229-073, was enacted to create the “DB90” combining district, which amended City Code Title 25 (Land Development) to create a new zoning district for a density bonus program that grants 30 feet in height above the base zoning district, to a maximum of 90 feet, and modifies site development regulations including compatibility standards. Subsequently, the applicant submitted this new rezoning application to request the -DB90 combining district. Planning Commission Previous Action December 12, 2023: Approved CS-MU-V-NP combining district zoning as staff recommended, by consent. C14-2024-0105 Page 2 [F. MAXWELL; A. AZHAR – 2ND] (11-0) N. BARRERA-RAMIREZ, P. HOWARD – ABSENT November 28, 2023: Approved a Postponement Request by Commission to December 12, 2023, by consent [A. AZHAR; F. MAXWELL – 2ND] (10-0) A. PHILLIPS – OFF DAIS; C. HEMPEL, A. WOODS – ABSENT November 14, 2023: Approved a Postponement Request by Commission to November 28, 2023, by consent [A. AZHAR; F. MAXWELL – 2ND] (12-0) N. BARRERA-RAMIREZ – OFF DAIS City Council Previous Action January 18, 2024: Approved CS-MU-V-NP district zoning as Planning Commission recommended, by consent. VOTE: [Qadri; Ellis – 2nd] (11-0). Prior Rezoning Case C14-2023-0087 Ordinance No. 20240118-079 CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: FM 969 is a level 4 mobility corridor, with dedicated bicycle lanes in both directions, and Cap Metro bus stops directly in front of the site and immediately across the street accessible via a signalized pedestrian crosswalk. This portion of FM 969 is identified as an Imagine Austin Corridor, with growth and new development focused along such corridors per the plan. Approximately ¼-mile away is the intersection of FM 969 and Highway 183 with commercial and civic services. To the north and west of the site are single family residences, and commercial services further west (SF-3-NP; SF-2-NP; CS-MU-CO-NP). …
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET DISTRICT: 3 CASE: C14-2023-0135 – 1500 & 1600 Royal Crest ZONING FROM: East Riverside Corridor (ERC-Urban Residential Subdistrict) ZONING TO: East Riverside Corridor (ERC-Corridor Mixed Use Subdistrict), and to amend Figure 1-8 (East Riverside Corridor Development Bonus Height Map), to increase the maximum building height up to 160 feet through participation in a density bonus program ADDRESS: 1500 and 1600 Royal Crest Drive SITE AREA: 10.06 acres OWNER / APPLICANT: 1500 Royal Crest LP (Anthony Clarke) AGENT: Drenner Group, PC (Amanda Swor) CASE MANAGER: Nancy Estrada (512-974-7617, nancy.estrada@austintexas.gov) STAFF RECOMMENDATION: The Staff recommendation is to grant East Riverside Corridor – Corridor Mixed Use Subdistrict (ERC-CMU) district zoning, and to amend Figure 1-8 (East Riverside Corridor Development Bonus Height Map), to increase the maximum building height up to 160 feet through participation in a density bonus program. For a summary of the basis of Staff’s recommendation, please see case manager comments on pages 2 - 3. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: August 13, 2024: July 9, 2024: APPROVED A POSTPONEMENT REQUEST BY THE NEIGHBORHOOD TO AUGUST 13, 2024 [A. AZHAR; F. MAXWELL – 2nd] (10-0) C. HEMPEL, P. HOWARD, A. PHILLIPS – ABSENT June 11, 2024: APPROVED A POSTPONEMENT REQUEST BY THE NEIGHBORHOOD TO JULY 9, 2024 [A. AZHAR; A. WOODS – 2nd] (10-0) J. Mushtaler, – OFF THE DIAS; N. BARRERA-RAMIREZ, G. COX – ABSENT CITY COUNCIL ACTION: ORDINANCE NUMBER: C14-2023-0135 Page 2 ISSUES: The developer will comply with the Tenant Notification and Relocation Assistance requirements in the City of Austin Land Development Code. [LDC 25-1-712]. The applicant held a meeting with the current tenants on May 13, 2024 and provided the following information as proposed Tenant Protection items: • No termination of leases without good cause. • Rental rate + mandatory fees increase by no more than 7.5% per year for a period of 5 years. • 365-day notice of redevelopment provided to tenants. • 180-day notice of demolition. • 90-day move-out notice. • On-site services to help tenants find new housing or other qualified programs. • Ability for tenant to break lease without repercussion once 180-day notice of demolition is • Moving allowance of $3,000 flat payment. • Last three (3) months of rent waived for tenants still in units. • Full refund of security & pet deposits once demo permit is filed. • No unit entry without 48-hour advance notice. • No prevention …
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET DISTRICT: 8 CASE: C14-2024-0072 – Garza II ADDRESS: 6515 ½ and 6367 ½ S Mopac Expressway Service Road NB, 4109 ½ and 4101 ½ Sabio Drive and 6316 Legado Lane ZONING FROM: GR-MU-CO-NP TO: GR-MU-V-CO-NP SITE AREA: 4.273 acres PROPERTY OWNER: Brandywine Garza Office I, LP (Kyle McDonald) AGENT: Drenner Group, PC (David Anderson) CASE MANAGER: Nancy Estrada (512-974-7617, nancy.estrada@austintexas.gov) STAFF RECOMMEDATION: The Staff recommendation is to grant community commercial – mixed use – vertical mixed use building – conditional overlay – neighborhood plan (GR-MU-V-CO-NP) combining district zoning. The Conditional Overlay prohibits the following uses: Automotive Rentals, Automotive Repair Services, Automotive Sales, Automotive Washing (of any type), Exterminating Services, Funeral Services, Pawn Shop Services, Service Station, Custom Manufacturing, Drop-off Recycling Collection Facility, Outdoor Sports & Recreation and Plant Nursery. For a summary of the basis of Staff’s recommendation, please see pages 2 - 3. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: August 13, 2024: CITY COUNCIL ACTION: ORDINANCE NUMBER: ISSUES: CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: The subject rezoning area consists of 4.27 acres and is currently undeveloped. It is located east of South Mopac Expressway and north of William Cannon Drive. The northern boundary is along Ben Garza Lane at the intersection of Legado Lane. This property and the C14-2024-0072 Page 2 area directly to the east, also known as Garza Ranch, was previously zoned to (GR-MU-CO) by three rezoning cases approved by Council in May 2007. The East Oak Hill Neighborhood Plan was added in December 2008. The rezoning area is surrounded by multifamily residences, a hotel, and general office immediately to the east (MF-2-CO-NP; DR-NP). Financial services, restaurant uses and food sales are directly to the south (GR-CO-NP; GR). To the north across Ben Garza Lane is the Violet Crown urban trail and undeveloped land. (GR-MU-CO-NP; MF-2-CO-NP). A segment of the Violet Crown Trail also runs along the western boundary of the property along the northbound frontage road of South Mopac Expressway. Please refer to Exhibits A (Zoning Map) and A-1 (Aerial View). The Applicant is requesting to rezone the property to community commercial – mixed use – vertical mixed use building – conditional overlay – neighborhood plan (GR-MU-V-CO-NP) combining district zoning. The applicant is proposing 267 multifamily units and 8,000 square feet of retail. Access to the property is proposed from both the northbound frontage road of South Mopac Expressway and Ben Garza Lane. A building constructed …
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET DISTRICT: 5 TO: LO-MU-NP CASE: C14-2024-0088 ADDRESS: 1907 Forestglade Drive ZONING FROM: SF-3-NP SITE AREA: .2503 acres (10,903.86 sq. ft.) PROPERTY OWNER: Destino View LLC (Richard Tang) AGENT: Jessica Cotsonas CASE MANAGER: Beverly Villela (512-978-0740, Beverly.Villela@austintexas.gov) STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends LO-MU-NP, Limited Office-Mixed Use-Neighborhood Plan Combining District, zoning. See the Basis of Recommendation section below. PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: August 13th 2024: July 23rd, 2024: APPROVED NEIGHBORHOOD’S REQUEST FOR A POSTPONEMENT TO AUGUST 13TH 2024, BY CONSENT. [A. WOODS, R. JOHNSON – 2ND], (10-0), J. MUSHTALER - ABSTAINED, C. HEMPLE AND D. SKIDMORE - ABSENT CITY COUNCIL ACTION: TBD ORDINANCE NUMBER: ISSUES: N/A N/A CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: The property in question is approximately .25 acres, developed with one single family residence, on the corner of Menchaca Road (level 3) and Forestglade Drive (level 1), and currently zoned Family Residence-Neighborhood Plan (SF-3-NP) Combining District zoning. The property has single family residences (SF-3-NP) to the north, south, east, and west. Please refer to Exhibits A (Zoning Map) and B (Aerial View). C14-2023-0140 Page 2 The applicant is requesting to zone the property LO-MU-NP to be used as a bicycle-oriented design office for OTX Design and will not contain retail or public use. Staff is recommending the limited office-mixed used-neighborhood plan (LO-MU-NP) combined district zoning for the office use. The property is within the Neighborhood Transition character district which encourages single family houses adapted into offices or retail amongst several other building types to meet the needs to a wider range of households. It also meets eight (8) of the Imagine Austin Decision Guidelines shown under the additional staff comments. BASIS OF RECOMMENDATION: 1. The proposed zoning should be consistent with the purpose statement of the district sought. The Limited Office district is intended for offices predominately serving neighborhood or community needs, which may be located within or adjacent to residential neighborhoods. The Mixed Use combining district is intended for combination with selected base districts, in order to permit any combination of office, retail, commercial, and residential uses within a single development. The Neighborhood Plan district denotes a tract located within the boundaries of an adopted Neighborhood Plan. 2. Zoning should promote a transition between adjacent and nearby zoning districts, land uses, and development intensities. Limited office-mixed used-neighborhood plan (LO-MU-NP) combined district zoning will allow for the proposed office use and aligns with the intent of the future land use …
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET CASE: Lake Austin Commons PUD Amendment (C814-82-006.02(83)) DISTRICT: 9 ADDRESS: 1717 West 6th Street and 506 Campbell Street ZONING FROM: PUD-NP TO: PUD-NP, to change in condition of zoning SITE AREA: approximately 3.399 acres (approximately 178,060 square feet) PROPERTY OWNER: 1717 Hartland Plaza LP AGENT: Armbrust & Brown, PLLC (Richard T. Suttle, Jr.) CASE MANAGER: Jonathan Tomko (512) 974-1057, jonathan.tomko@austintexas.gov STAFF RECOMMEDATION: Staff recommends granting PUD-NP change in condition of zoning to amend the permitted uses, increase maximum height to 90 feet, increase the floor to area ratio (FAR) to 2:1, and include additional environmental requirements. Amend Permitted Uses Staff’s recommendation allows all uses in the commercial services (CS) zoning district including Condominium Residential, Multi-Family Residential, Townhouse Residential, and Cocktail Lounge (with a maximum square footage limit of 10,000 square feet). The following 17 uses are prohibited uses in addition to those already prohibited in the CS zoning district: Alternative Financial Services Automotive Repair Services Automotive Washing (of any type) Campground Equipment Repair Services Exterminating Services Kennels Pawn Shop Services Limited Warehousing and Distribution Automotive Rentals Automotive Sales Bail Bond Services Drop-Off Recycling Collection Facility Equipment Sales Funeral Services Laundry Services Service Station Amend Maximum Height Staff’s recommendation amends the maximum building height on the Property is 90-feet, plus additional height limit exceptions in Section 25-2-531 (Height Limit Exceptions). Increase the Floor to Area Ratio Staff’s recommendation amends the maximum floor-to-area ratio on the Property is 2:1. Environmental Requirements C814-82-006.02(83) 2 Staff’s recommendation requires that: 1. New building elements to comply with 2022 AEGB Commercial Guidelines for ST7 Light Pollution Reduction. 2. Proposed new facades above the height of the existing building will achieve an average bird strike threat factor of 30 or less across each new facade as defined by the American Bird Conservancy Bird Threat Material List dated October 2011. 3. The PUD will provide water quality controls in accordance with Chapter 25-8, Subchapter A, Article 6 (Water Quality Controls) of the Land Development Code in effect at the time of site plan submittal. For a summary of the basis of Staff’s recommendation, please see the basis of recommendation section below. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: August 13, 2024: Case is schedule to be heard by Planning Commission. CITY COUNCIL ACTION: TBD ORDINANCE NUMBER: N/A ISSUES: The subject tract had been operating eight outdoor rooftop pickleball courts on the above ground parking structure. The …
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET DISTRICT: 3 TO: ERC-CMU (Hub) CASE: 1500 Crossing Place (C14-2024-0066) ADDRESS: 1300 1/2, 1400, 1500, 1500 1/2, 1600 1/2, 1700 1/2, and 1706 1/2 Crossing Place ZONING FROM: ERC-UR SITE AREA: approximately 11.39 acres (approximately 496,148 square feet) PROPERTY OWNER: 1500 Crossing Place Apartments AGENT: Armbrust & Brown PLLC (Michael J. Whellan) CASE MANAGER: Jonathan Tomko (512) 974-1057, jonathan.tomko@austintexas.gov STAFF RECOMMEDATION: Staff recommends granting East Riverside Corridor-Corridor Mixed Use (ERC-CMU) and adding the subject tract to the hub boundary and to increase the maximum building height up to 160 feet through participation in the City of Austin’s voluntary density bonus program. For a summary of the basis of Staff’s recommendation, please see the basis of recommendation section below. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: August 13, 2024: Case is scheduled to be heard by Planning Commission. CITY COUNCIL ACTION: TBD ORDINANCE NUMBER: N/A ISSUES: None CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: The property in question is currently occupied by the Belara Austin Apartments consisting of approximately 157 units on 11.39 acres, or approximately 13.7 dwelling units per acre. The site is located within the East Riverside Corridor (ERC) Regulating Plan whose intent is to, “present a long- term vision for the area to redevelop the existing low density, auto-oriented commercial and residential uses into an urban mixed-use neighborhood that is more pedestrian and bicycle friendly.” The tract is within 1/3 mile of a proposed blue line stop for Capital Metro’s Project Connect light rail line. The residential density required to support fixed or dedicated transit service is a minimum of 50 dwelling units per acre. Target residential densities to support robust fixed or dedicated transit in an urban center are within the range of 75 to 150 dwelling units per acre within a ½ mile radius of the C14-2024-0066 2 station area. Without an increase in density, and additional mixed-use development as parcels redevelop within the station area, the CapMetro Blue Line Pleasant Valley Station and associated connecting MetroRapid Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) will struggle to perform. The tract is surrounded on all four sides by several auto-centric older apartment complexes. The current land use pattern does not support transit and makes it rather unpleasant to reach daily needs. While it is noted that Crossing Place is not a through street today, the East Riverside Corridor Roadway Type Map within the adopted ERC Regulating Plan identifies a connection between the …
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET DISTRICT: 3 TO: CS-MU-V-DB90-CO-NP CASE: 830 Airport DB90 Rezoning (C14-2024-0081) ADDRESS: 830 and 838 Airport Boulevard; 917 and 923 Shady Lane ZONING FROM: CS-MU-V-CO-NP SITE AREA: approximately 2.5 acres (approximately 108,900 square feet) PROPERTY OWNER: 838 Airport 2017, LP AGENT: Armbrust & Brown, PLLC (Michael J. Whellan) CASE MANAGER: Jonathan Tomko (512) 974-1057, jonathan.tomko@austintexas.gov STAFF RECOMMEDATION: Staff recommends granting general commercial services-mixed use-vertical mixed use- density bonus 90-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (CS-MU-V-DB90-CO-NP) combining district zoning. Staff’s recommendation would carry over the Conditional Overlay in Ordinance No. 20220901-110 which prohibits the vehicle storage use and conditionally allows the following seven uses: agricultural sales and services, building maintenance services, construction sales and services, equipment repair services, equipment sales, laundry services, and limited warehousing and distribution. For a summary of the basis of Staff’s recommendation, please see the basis of recommendation section below. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: August 13, 2024: Case is scheduled to be heard by Planning Commission. CITY COUNCIL ACTION: TBD ORDINANCE NUMBER: N/A ISSUES: In December 2023, Ordinance No. 20220609-080, Ordinance No. 20221201-056 and Ordinance No. 20221201-055 were invalidated. On March 11, 2024, Ordinance No. 20240229- 073, was enacted to create the “DB90” combining district, which amended City Code Title 25 (Land Development) to create a new zoning district for a density bonus program that grants 30 feet in height above the base zoning district, to a maximum of 90 feet, and modifies site development regulations including compatibility standards. CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: C14-2024-0081 2 The applicant is requesting CS-MU-V-DB90-CO-NP combining district for a proposed development that would include multi-family units requiring an affordable component. A building constructed under density bonus 90 (–DB90) standards allows for a mix of residential uses and commercial uses, and the result is typically retail, restaurants and offices on the ground floor, and residential units on upper levels. A development utilizing the “density bonus 90” incentives is permitted with a base CS district, and must include an affordability component for residential use in order to obtain incentives, including height maximum of 90 feet in the CS district (60 feet base plus 30 feet incentive) and relaxation of development and compatibility standards, such as FAR, setbacks and building coverage. There are several methods of satisfying DB90 development affordability requirements. There are two options for projects including rental units: 1) a minimum of 12% of the rental units in a building are affordable for …
C12M-2024-0015 Sunfield Municipal Utility District MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT (MUD) REVISION REVIEW SHEET CASE: C12M-2024-0015 Sunfield Municipal Utility District (MUD) #2 Amendment to Consent Agreement PROPOSED CHANGES: The applicant proposes to amend provisions of the Consent Agreement relating to: 1. removal of restrictions on the percentage of reimbursement the developer can obtain for water and wastewater projects. 2. allowing the developer to obtain reimbursement for road projects. 3. allowing the developer to seek future cost participation from City Council for the Far South Pressure Zone water reservoir. 4. updating the water service plan. APPLICANT/OWNER: Sunfield Investments LLC; Sunfield Development LLC AGENT: Jackson Walker/Pam Madere LOCATION OF MUD: Sunfield MUD is located in Austin’s Limited Purpose jurisdiction, includes approximately 575 acres located east of IH 35 along the Travis and Hays County line, south of Turnersville Road on both sides of the proposed extension of Loop 4. DESIRED DEVELOPMENT ZONE: Yes WATERSHED: Suburban, Onion Creek, Rinard Creek, Plum Creek ZONING: Zoning designations located throughout the MUD include residential, community commercial, limited industrial service and public districts. BACKGROUND: In 2005, the City of Austin consented to creation of the four Sunfield MUDs, including Sunfield MUD No. 2. As part of the consideration for City consent, the City released approximately 1,500 acres of Austin’s ETJ containing the other Sunfield MUD areas (1, 3, and 4) that were to be developed in the City of Buda’s jurisdiction and include residential uses. Pursuant to the terms of a Strategic Partnership Agreement between the City and Sunfield MUD No. 2, the City annexed this area for limited purposes in 2006 and an interim rural residential zoning designation was assigned to the area. In 2015, Sunfield MUD No. 2 consent agreement was updated to state that City staff shall recommend zoning in accordance with the MUD land plan. The adopted MUD land plan allowed 1 C12M-2024-0015 Sunfield Municipal Utility District only the following uses: retail, office, research & development, hospital and college/university. The agreement also indicated that as the City approves zoning consistent with the approved land plan for the entirety of the MUD No. 2, the zoning shall supersede and replace the land plan. In 2015, as per standard procedure the City adopted a Planned Unit Development (PUD) for Sunfield MUD No. 2. Applicant’s Proposal The applicant proposes to amend provisions of the Consent Agreement relating to: 1. removal of restrictions on the percentage of reimbursement the …
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET DISTRICT: 5 CASE: C814-2014-0083.01 – Sunfield PUD Amendment, ZONING FROM / TO: PUD, to permit industrial uses, update provisions for water service, increase impervious cover, reconfigure the location and massing of affordable housing units within residential portions of the PUD, and request modifications to cut and fill requirements. ADDRESS: 1901 Turnersville Road, southwest corner of Turnersville Road and South Turnersville Road SITE AREA (Total): 482.5 acres (PUD); 91 acres (PUD amendment area) PROPERTY OWNER: Sunfield Investments LLC; Sunfield Development LLC (Ryan Burkhardt) AGENT: Jackson Walker, LLP (Pamela Madere) CASE MANAGER: Nancy Estrada (512-974-7617, nancy.estrada@austintexas.gov) STAFF RECOMMENDATION: The Staff recommendation is to grant the first amendment to planned unit development (PUD) district zoning, as shown in the Proposed PUD Amendment summary on pages 4-5 of this report and as referenced in the applicant’s draft redlined ordinance and replacement Exhibits C-I. (Please refer to Attachment A) ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION ACTION: May 15, 2024: Approved an amendment to the Planned Unit Development (PUD) as Staff recommended, with the following conditions: Staff Conditions: 1. This project shall comply with current PUD requirements, except for the following exceptions: a. Section 25-8-341 modified to allow cut up to20 ft b. Section 25-8-342 modified to allow fill up to 20 ft c. Modification of protected CWQZs as shown in Exhibit F d. Modification to Land Use Plan to permit a light industrial/warehouse use on approximately 91 acres. 2. The project shall incorporate bird-friendly design criteria into the development including compliance with the following Austin Energy Green Building Star Rating System criteria for: a. ST7 Light Pollution Reduction; b. STEL5 Bird Collision Deterrence C814-2014-0083.01 Page 2 3. Water quality treatment will adhere to current COA code requirements. Where feasible, the project shall be designed to direct stormwater to vegetated pervious areas before water enters the gray stormwater system, including but not limited to swales, filter strips, infiltration trenches and infiltration basins. 4. The project will require 10% more trees than minimally required by the current PUD ordinance and current code regulations. 5. The project will provide enhanced stabilization measures including terracing and retaining walls for areas exceeding 8 feet of cut or fill. 6. A minimum of 100 square feet of landscape islands for every 12 parking spaces will be provided. The landscape islands will be a minimum of 10 feet wide. 7. A minimum of two electric vehicle charging stations per multifamily apartment complex …
ATTACHMENT B ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION 20240515-004 Date: May 15, 2024 Subject: Sunfield PUD Amendment #1, C814-2014-0083.01 Motion by: Perry Bedford Second by: Mariana Krueger WHEREAS, the Environmental Commission recognizes the applicant is requesting to amend a PUD; AND WHEREAS, the Environmental Commission recognizes the site is located in Onion Creek, Rinard Creek and Plum Creek Watersheds, Suburban Classification; and THEREFORE, the Environmental Commission recommends the variance request with the following conditions: Staff Conditions: exceptions: 1. This project shall comply with current PUD requirements, except for the following a. Section 25-8-341 modified to allow cut up to20 ft b. Section 25-8-342 modified to allow fill up to 20 ft c. Modification of protected CWQZs as shown in Exhibit F d. Modification to Land Use Plan to permit a light industrial/warehouse use on approximately 91 acres. 2. The project shall incorporate bird-friendly design criteria into the development including compliance with the following Austin Energy Green Building Star Rating System criteria for: a. ST7 Light Pollution Reduction; b. STEL5 Bird Collision Deterrence 3. Water quality treatment will adhere to current COA code requirements. Where feasible, the project shall be designed to direct stormwater to vegetated pervious areas before water enters the gray stormwater system, including but not limited to swales, filter strips, infiltration trenches and infiltration basins. 4. The project will require 10% more trees than minimally required by the current PUD ordinance and current code regulations. 5. 5. The project will provide enhanced stabilization measures including terracing and retaining walls for areas exceeding 8 feet of cut or fill. 6. A minimum of 100 square feet of landscape islands for every 12 parking spaces will be provided. The landscape islands will be a minimum of 10 feet wide. 1 of 2 7. A minimum of two electric vehicle charging stations per multifamily apartment complex will be provided in parking lots adjacent to multi-family apartments. Environmental Commission Conditions: 1. Research the feasibility of adding solar power to the property where practical/possible. 2. Continue to work with Capital Metro about adding access to public transformation at the property as the project progresses. 3. 10 percent of all parking shall be pre-wired for electric vehicle capability. Vote: 8-1 For: Perry Bedford, Hanna Cofer, Peter Einhorn, Mariana Krueger, Colin Nickells, Haris Qureshi, Melinda Schiera, David Sullivan Against: Richard Brimer Abstain: None Absent: Jennifer Bristol Attest: Perry Bedford, Environmental Commission Chair 2 of 2 COMMISSION MEETING DATE: …
Live Music Venue and Creative Space Regulatory Incentives Phase II August 2024 Council Actions Resolution No. 20220728-094: Establish the criteria to be a Live Music Venue Create live music venue bonus and incentive program for new and existing Initiate changes to Land Development Code Section 25 Resolution No. 20220901-089: Develop and adopt clear creative space land use definitions Create creative space bonus and incentive program for new and existing venues venues Create new code elements to "Diversify, sustain, and cultivate the city's culture, music, and arts communities and industries“ Criteria for designation of Arts Districts Initiate changes to Land Development Code Section 25 Resolution No. 20230921-102: Develop LDC amendments with incentives for cultural space preservation and creation by Spring 2024 Bring an ordinance establishing a Cultural District Overlay initiated in Resolution No. 20220728-094 and Resolution No. 20220901-089 by 2024 Goals and Timeline Milestones Arts Commission: March 18 Goals Develop an umapped citywide district; no change to a property’s zoning will be made through initial district adoption Focus on a “district” approach similar to Historic Districts, with requirements of minimum size and contributing sites and structures After adoption, owners of eligible properties may request a rezoning to incorporate Creative Space combining district code string (DBCS) Codes and Ordinances Joint Committee (COJC): March 20 Recommended unanimously by the Codes and Ordinances Joint Committee with Commissioners Greenberg and Azhar absent Music Commission: April 1 City Council Set Date: May 2 Planning Commission Hearing: August 13 Council Hearing: August 29 Creative Space Combining District Framework Framework Factors Creative District Combining district will be driven by creative space stakeholders working with property owners through a process reviewed by Planning, Housing, and Economic Development Departments Primary focus of district is promoting new and preserving existing creative spaces size of three (3) acres Districts will be be in majority commercial areas with a minimum Districts will require a minimum of 25% of sites to be contributing, with principal creative space uses Applications will require prior coordination and organizing among stakeholders – the Creative Space Combining District is a tool for creative space districts and organizations, not imposed on a neighborhood "top-down" Establishment will proceed through case-by-case rezonings with opportunities for community engagement and feedback Tools for the Creative Space Combining District …
