Meeting of the Planning Commission May 25, 2021 Planning Commission to be held May 25, 2021 with Social Distancing Modifications Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers, including applicants and representatives, must register in advance (Day before the scheduled meeting, May 24, 2021 by noon). To speak remotely at the May 25, 2021 Planning Commission Meeting, residents must: Preferably email the board liaison at andrew.rivera@austintexas.gov or call 512-974-6508 the day before the meeting. The following information is required: 1. The speaker name. 2. Item number(s) they wish to speak on. 3. Whether they are for/against/neutral. 4. Mailing address. 5. Telephone number. Must be the number that will be used to call-in. Failure to provide the required information by noon May 24, 2021 shall render a request null and void. A registered speaker may not sign up another speaker. Previous registration on an item does not automatically roll over. •Once a request to register to speak has been called in or emailed to the board liaison, residents will receive either an email or phone call with additional information regarding the call in process. •Handouts or other information must be emailed to andrew.rivera@austintexas.gov by 1:00 PM Tuesday, May 25, 2021 This information will be provided to Commission members in advance of the meeting. •Residents may watch the meeting here: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Postponement requests must be submitted to the case manager and Andrew Rivera by 5PM Monday, May 24, 2021 Reunión de la Comisión de Planificación Fecha 25 de mayo de 2021 La Comisión de Planificación se reunirá el 25 de mayo 2021 con modificaciones de distanciamiento social. Se permitirán comentarios públicos por teléfono; no se permitirá ninguna entrada en persona. Llame o envíe un correo electrónico al enlace de la junta en 512-974-6508 andrew.rivera@austintexas.gov a más tardar al mediodía (el día antes de la reunion, 24 de mayo de 2021). 1. El nombre del orador. 2. Número (s) de artículo sobre el que desean hablar. 3. Si están a favor / en contra / neutrales. 4. Dirección postal. 5. Número de teléfono. Debe ser el número que se utilizará para llamar a la persona que desea hablar. Si la información solicitada no se envía antes del mediodía del 24 de mayo de 2021, la solicitud será nula y sin efecto. Un orador registrado no puede registrar a otro orador. El registro anterior de un artículo …
Meeting of the Planning Commission May 25, 2021 Planning Commission to be held May 25, 2021 with Social Distancing Modifications Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers, including applicants and representatives, must register in advance (Day before the scheduled meeting, May 24, 2021 by noon). To speak remotely at the May 25, 2021 Planning Commission Meeting, residents must: Preferably email the board liaison at andrew.rivera@austintexas.gov or call 512-974-6508 the day before the meeting. The following information is required: 1. The speaker name. 2. Item number(s) they wish to speak on. 3. Whether they are for/against/neutral. 4. Mailing address. 5. Telephone number. Must be the number that will be used to call-in. Failure to provide the required information by noon May 24, 2021 shall render a request null and void. A registered speaker may not sign up another speaker. Previous registration on an item does not automatically roll over. •Once a request to register to speak has been called in or emailed to the board liaison, residents will receive either an email or phone call with additional information regarding the call in process. •Handouts or other information must be emailed to andrew.rivera@austintexas.gov by 1:00 PM Tuesday, May 25, 2021 This information will be provided to Commission members in advance of the meeting. •Residents may watch the meeting here: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Postponement requests must be submitted to the case manager and Andrew Rivera by 5PM Monday, May 24, 2021 Reunión de la Comisión de Planificación Fecha 25 de mayo de 2021 La Comisión de Planificación se reunirá el 25 de mayo 2021 con modificaciones de distanciamiento social. Se permitirán comentarios públicos por teléfono; no se permitirá ninguna entrada en persona. Llame o envíe un correo electrónico al enlace de la junta en 512-974-6508 andrew.rivera@austintexas.gov a más tardar al mediodía (el día antes de la reunion, 24 de mayo de 2021). 1. El nombre del orador. 2. Número (s) de artículo sobre el que desean hablar. 3. Si están a favor / en contra / neutrales. 4. Dirección postal. 5. Número de teléfono. Debe ser el número que se utilizará para llamar a la persona que desea hablar. Si la información solicitada no se envía antes del mediodía del 24 de mayo de 2021, la solicitud será nula y sin efecto. Un orador registrado no puede registrar a otro orador. El registro anterior de un artículo …
Allandale Neighborhood Association • P.O. Box 10886 • Austin, Texas 78766 May 20, 2021 Reference: Austin Planning Commission Meeting of May 25, 2021 C14-2021-0044 - 7113 Burnet Rd; District 7 PROJECT NAME: 7113 Burnet Chairman and Planning Commission Members, The Allandale Neighborhood Zoning and Land Use Committee is writing regarding the rezoning of 7113 Burnet Rd.. We support a transition from commercial to multi-family zoning on this property, but we do not support the requested MF-6 zoning because of the additional height. Instead, we concur with the city staff recommendation to grant multifamily residence, moderate high density -neighborhood plan (MF-4-NP) district zoning. The MF-4 unit density is such that 200 or so units can be constructed and have space for such on-site amenities as shared- work spaces, exercise and health facilities, and secure parking. There would be space for a grass lined detention of storm water, that would also serve as a dog park. A 90-foot height limit far exceeds any other nearby development and is not in keeping with the neighborhood. We can accept the customary 60 to 65ft height of similar properties. This change will allow for moderate-high density housing near supporting transit and commercial facilities, while supporting and respecting the adjacent neighborhoods. The MF-4-NP zoning is more compatible with our neighborhoods and nearby businesses, because it provides increased setbacks near the Single-Family zones and reduced building heights. Traffic Impact Studies have been delayed so Allandale’s concerns about traffic and ingress/egress to Burnet Road are not yet addressed. Shared transit of apartment residents through the 7115 parking lot to the Greenlawn traffic signal is unproven and acceptance by drivers as a primary route is not assured. For these and other reasons, we urge you to vote against the proposal to grant MF-6-NP zoning and vote to allow MF-4-Multifamily Residence zoning on this project. Allandale Neighborhood Association Zoning and Land Use Committee
1 ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET CASE: C14-2021-0010 – Project Mirabeau DISTRICT: 9 ZONING FROM: LR-CO-NP TO: CS-CO-NP ADDRESS: 1901 North Lamar Boulevard SITE AREA: 0.51 acres (22,216 sq. ft.) PROPERTY OWNER: Tempe Surf, LLC (Andrew Geller, Manager) AGENT: Thrower Design, (A. Ron Thrower and Victoria Haase) (512) 476-4456 CASE MANAGER Mark Graham (512-974-3574, mark.graham@austintexas.gov ) STAFF RECOMMENDATION: The Staff recommendation is to grant neighborhood commercial – conditional overlay – neighborhood plan (LR-CO-NP) combining district zoning. The CO is for the following: A. No vehicular access from the site to Lamar and access to the site shall be from other adjacent street or through adjacent site; B. Maximum building height is 30 feet. C. Maximum building height is two stories. D. Prohibited uses: Consumer Convenience Services, consumer repair services, food sales, off-site accessory parking, personal services, pet services, restaurant (limited), service station; and E. Conditional Uses: food sales, restaurant (general); F. Drive-in service use is prohibited as an accessory use to commercial uses. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: May 25, 2021 CITY COUNCIL ACTION: July 29, 2021 ORDINANCE NUMBER: B-191 of 88 C14-2021-0010 ISSUES Some of the conditional overlays are carried forward from previous zoning cases and reflect agreements between the applicants and neighborhoods. The provision limiting vehicle trips is no longer included in conditional overlays. The list of prohibited uses below is acceptable to staff. Two of the uses previously included were removed. One of the uses, Alternative Financial Services, would not be allowed at this location based on distancing requirements from residential zones. Another use that the Applicant proposed to prohibit, guidance services, is a use that the City refrains from prohibiting based on advice from the Law Department. Neither of these uses are listed in B, (prohibited uses), even though the applicant and neighborhood agreed to list them. Items C. and D. below were carried forward from the previous zoning case. A. No vehicular access from the site to Lamar and access to the site shall be from other adjacent street or through adjacent site; B. Prohibited uses: Consumer Convenience Services, consumer repair services, food sales, off-site accessory parking, personal services, pet services, restaurant (limited), service station; and C. Conditional Uses: food sales, restaurant (general); D. Drive-in service use is prohibited as an accessory use to commercial uses. The Applicant and the neighborhoods negotiated and agreed to include some provisions that are more restrictive than the requirements in …
Source EXHIBIT D B-9 13 of 15 SJCHCNPA, Page 81 SJCHCNPA, Page 82 SJCHCNPA, Page 92 C14-2021-0023.SH Comments from CH/CNA Vice President on Behalf of affected residents Exact Text B-9 ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET The project anticipates a need for at least 67 feet of height which is not permitted in the LO zoning district, even with participation in AU. While the GR zoning district does not allow for residential uses, participation in the Affordability Unlocked Program permits a residential use without the Mixed Use (MU) overlay that is typically required. Similarly, a Neighborhood Plan Amendment is not needed. The requested zoning is consistent with the zoning of the adjacent properties to the west and east that currently have GR-base zoning and we respectfully request a favorable recommendation to bring much needed, truly affordable housing An imbalance in multi-family use...of particular interest is the high percentage of multifamily use...Coronado Hills NPA has a significantly higher percentage of land dedicated to Multi-family housing (27%) than both the St. John neighborhood (16%) and the Urban Core (11%). SJCHCNPA has only 2% of open space (compared to 11%, Urban Core) and is seriously deficient in parks and open spaces. Coronado Hills NPA has no land (0%) dedicated for public open space and recreation Table 9 reflects of the 1567 total units in Coronado Hills NPA, 1359 or 86% are multifamily units This fact reveals an imbalance in renter versus homeownership in the Coronado Hills NPA. Key Vision Points: Correct the existing imbalance in housing types (multifamily vs. single) in the planning area. Comment The developers admit they want a 6-story bldg; privacy concerns of people looking down into the adjoining homes (to pass the time). 2-3 story building is acceptable. Coronado Hills has "given" to the Austin community. We have an abundance of affordable housing in our area in comparison to other neighborhoods with homes valuing $300,00-500,000. The greenbelt along the Buttermilk Creek is all we have. a 6-story complex towering over the trees is heartbreaking. There is already an "imbalance" why add to the issue? We would like starter homes, smaller urban homes that are affordable. B.T., former CH/CNA President & Member of neighborhood Planning Process Y.P., former CH/CNA Board Member 7602 Pebble Cove Former employee, Ashford Costa Esmeralda (previously Creekwood Village) 7605 Glenhill Cove 8/18/2016 City Council Agenda, Item 60811, #19 CoA Watershed documents CoA Watershed documents Comments from Affected Residents …
City of Austin Planning Commission 5-25-21 Hearing on Item 12, Rezoning Application 7113 Burnet Road Mr. Chairman and Members of the Commission, I am Janis Reinken, a resident of District 7 in Allandale; I serve as a Member of the Allandale Neighborhood Association Board. Today, I am speaking on my own behalf, and I urge you to vote NO on this request. Your applicant, CSW Cart, has requested a zoning change for 7113 Burnet Road from Commercial use to MF-6-NP. The Senior Planner has recommended approval of MF-4-NP. MF-4-NP zoning, which would grant authority for multifamily residential use with moderately high density, in conjunction with the Crestview neighborhood plan. I urge you to follow the MF-4-NP recommendation of your professional staff; they have carefully evaluated the necessary elements of this application and made their best recommendation to you, as they are responsible for doing. Here’s why I concur with the Senior Planner’s recommendation of MF-4-NP. a) The application does not meet the requirements for MF-6-NP zoning under Section 25-2-67. “MULTIFAMILY RESIDENCE HIGHEST DENSITY (MF-6) DISTRICT DESIGNATION. Multifamily residence highest density (MF-6) district is the designation for multifamily and group residential use. An MF-6 district designation may be applied to a use in a centrally located area near supporting transportation and commercial facilities, an area adjacent to the central business district or a major institutional or employment center, or an area for which the high density multifamily use is desired.” b) If granted, this MF-6 application would grant the highest-density residential zoning available in Austin, and allow the building of a structure of up to 90 feet high, creating a true anomaly in between established neighborhood. The agent for the applicant has said that the structure could be capped at 75 feet. The trouble is, once the MF-6-NP upzoning is approved, the authority to build up to 90 feet remains. At a height of 75 feet or perhaps 90 feet, this new structure would dwarf the surrounding buildings and overshadow the residences of Hardy Drive and Hardy Circle on the east end of the structure. The stretch of Burnet Road between Koenig Lane and Anderson is flanked by vibrant residential neighborhoods. c) A 75-foot or 90-foot building would cast a tall and unwelcome shadow over both the east and west sides of Burnet 24/7/365, and for no valid purpose. It’s not like there is a lack of density in the nearby …
Andy stated at the hearing dated May 11 that residents would just call police on trespassers or anyone perceived to be trespassing. On 7/31/19, 2 weeks prior to the questionable park vote, Austin police officer Kevin Kelly badge #4877 explained to the board (Andy, Gabe, Ryan, Sherry, Alissa)that the proposed park was considered PUBLIC and not private since we are not a gated community and that there was nothing Austin Police could do to remove trespassers due to our neighborhood not being gated. This was never conveyed to the neighborhood by Andy Creel. If someone is in our park who does not belong there and residents call Austin police to have them removed, this is not only dangerous for all parties but a waste of city resources. If anything you should make this park PUBLIC for the entire East Austin Community to use. Please vote against this permit. SEE EMAIL FROM APD BELOW From: jwilliams Sent: Monday, May 24, 2021 1:02 PM To: Avila, Rosemary <Rosemary.Avila@austintexas.gov> Cc: 'naja2183@gmail.com' < Subject: Case Number SPC-2020-0217C Importance: High *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** Hello,All Members of Planning Commision VOTE NO PRIVATE PARK My name is Jacqueline Williams, native Austin, lived according to the City of Austin March 22,2018 Master Plan my entire life. Member, Neighbor, and Former Officer in PECANSPRINGS-SPRINGDALE HILLS neighborhood which Senate Hills is included in these boundaries. PSSNA is one of the largest neighborhood associations in Austin, we have embraced and supported all neighbors. Senate Hills Homes are "Tucked Away" and has excluded the neighbors ,Homes, Additions Membership from the PSSNA Neighborhood since arrival. All request for Flood and environmental impacts to SPRINGDALE HILLS have been Ignored despite CITY OF AUSTIN Development Dept. I request it be recorded in the CITY RECORDS that an endorsement of a PRIVATE park and the inclusion of New Austin Residents into this process of EXCLUSION further shapes Austin's future. Vote PUBLIC. Sincerely Jacqueline Williams Good afternoon Commissioners, First, I wanted to make sure y'all are aware that staff moved the Senate Hills Park case up to the Planning Commission meeting this Tuesday, May 25th due to a code requirement that the land use commission act on a site plan within 14 days of closing the public hearing. We'll be attending that meeting and will be prepared to answer any questions y'all have. I also wanted to take this opportunity to provide you …
May 25, 2021 Planning Commission Registered Speakers B1 - B 2 Applicant - Victoria Haase Ron Thrower Opposed Mario Cantu George Kraber Angela Cruz Dacey Long B3 - B5 Support Staff Rec. Austin Pfiester Austin Berry B6 / B7 B8 Applicant - Alice Glasco Chris Affinito Davey McEathron Opposed Daniel Llanes Rupesh Chhagan Anne-Charlotte Patterson Alexandria Anderson Melonie Dixon Madeline Acri B9 Applicant - Victoria Haase Ron Thrower Ana Padilla Christopher Shear Opposed Cheryl Thompson David Escamilla Lulu Francois B10 Applicant - Michael Whelan Michael Gaudini Opposed Ben Livingston B11 - B- 13 Applicant - Michael Gaudini Melissa Neslund Harrison Hudson For Tanner Blair Opposed Chip Harris Joseph Reynolds Janis Reinken Carolyn Croom Brad Russell Mark Bissada Ranleigh Hirsh Nathalie J. Frensley Andrew Cunningham Mary Fero Steven Presley Hans Magnusson Caroline Reynolds Corey Crow Neutral Anne-Charlotte Patterson B14 Applicant - Victoria Haase Ron Thrower B15 Applicant - Andy Creel For Antonio G. Bigger Jean Chiriboga David Chiriboga Brad Hodges Erin Bentley Hillary Bentley Opposed Rosyln Williams Abby Ruiz Scott Peters Adriana Perez Ursula Carter B16 Applicant - Dave Anderson B17 George Madonado Kathleen Jircik Meredith Contello B18 Aurora Pizano B-19 Applicant Victoria Haase Opposed Megan Meisenbach Marisela Smookler Rowena Houghton Dasch
PLANNING COMMISSION May 25, 2021 MINUTES The Planning Commission convened in a meeting on May 25, 2021 via videoconference (http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live) Chair Shaw called the Commission Meeting to order at 6:05 p.m. Commission Members in Attendance: Awais Azhar Grayson Cox Claire Hempel – Vice-Chair Patrick Howard Jennifer Mushtaler James Shieh Robert Schneider Todd Shaw – Chair Solveij Rosa Praxis Jeffrey Thompson Jessica Cohen – Ex-Officio Absent: Joao Paulo Connolly Yvette Flores Carmen Llanes Pulido Richard Mendoza – Ex-Officio Arati Singh – Ex - Officio EXECUTIVE SESSION (No public discussion) The Planning Commission will announce it will go into Executive Session, if necessary, pursuant to Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code, to receive advice from Legal Counsel on matters specifically listed on this agenda. The Commission may not conduct a closed meeting without the approval of the city attorney. Private Consultation with Attorney – Section 551.071 CITIZEN COMMUNICATIONS A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of May 11, 2021. Motion to postpone the minutes of May 11, 2021 to June 8, 2021 was approved on the consent agenda on the motion by Commissioner Cox, seconded by Vice-Chair Hempel on a vote of 10-0. Commissioners Connolly, Flores and Llanes Pulido absent. B. PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. Plan Amendment: Location: NPA-2021-0020.01 - Shelby Lane Residences; District 3 4700 Weidemar Lane, Williamson Creek Watershed; South Congress Combined (East Congress) NP Area Owner/Applicant: Shelby Lane Development, LLC (Cass Brewer) Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Alice Glasco Consulting (Alice Glasco) Commercial to Multifamily land use Recommendation Pending; Postponement request by Applicant to July 13, 2021 Maureen Meredith, 512-974-2695, maureen.meredith@austintexas.gov Housing and Planning Department Staff: Motion to grant Applicant’s request to postpone this item to July 13, 2021 was approved on the consent agenda on the motion by Commissioner Cox, seconded by Vice-Chair Hempel on a vote of 10-0. Commissioners Connolly, Flores and Llanes Pulido absent. 2. Rezoning: Location: C14-2021-0015 - Shelby Lane Residences; District 3 4700 Weidemar Lane, Williamson Creek Watershed; South Congress Combined (East Congress) NP Area Owner/Applicant: Shelby Lane Development, LLC (Cass Brewer) Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Alice Glasco Consulting (Alice Glasco) CS-CO-NP to MF-6-NP Recommendation Pending; Postponement request by Applicant to July 13, 2021 Wendy Rhoades, 512-974-7719, wendy.rhoades@austintexas.gov Housing and Planning Department Staff: Motion to grant Applicant’s request to postpone this item to July 13, 2021 was approved on the consent agenda on the motion by Commissioner Cox, seconded by Vice-Chair Hempel on a …
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET CASES: C14-2021-0048 – Moore’s Crossing Industrial Park, Tract 1 C14-2021-0049 – Moore’s Crossing Industrial Park, Tract 2 ZONING FROM: I-RR (Tract 1); GR (Tract 2) ADDRESSES: 6300 Elroy Road and 6213 South FM 973 Road (Tract 1); SITE AREA: 2.148 acres (Tract 1); 7.59 acres (Tract 2) TOTAL: 9.738 acres PROPERTY OWNER: SR Development, Inc. 6505 South FM 973 Road (Tract 2) DISTRICT: 2 ZONING TO: LI (Bill Gurasich) AGENT: Alice Glasco Consulting (Alice Glasco) CASE MANAGER: Wendy Rhoades (512-974-7719, wendy.rhoades@austintexas.gov) STAFF RECOMMENDATION: The Staff recommendation is to grant limited industrial services (LI) district zoning for both zoning cases. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: May 11, 2021: CITY COUNCIL ACTION: June 10, 2021: ORDINANCE NUMBER: ISSUES: None at this time. CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: The subject unplatted properties are undeveloped and have access to FM 973 and Elroy Road. Tract 1 (the northern tract) has interim – rural residence (I-RR) zoning upon annexation into the limited purpose jurisdiction in 2010, consistent with the remainder of the Moore’s Crossing Municipal Utility District (MUD). Tract 2 (the southern tract) has community commercial (GR) zoning since zoning was assigned to the newly created MUD in 1988. Both properties are within the Airport overlay zone 2 (AO-2, also known as the half-mile buffer) which does not allow for residential uses. There is a mining operation to the north (County), undeveloped land and a tributary of Onion Creek to the east (RR; LI), and undeveloped land to the south (I-SF-2). There is a closed landfill, a vacant food sales use, a few residences, and undeveloped land under the stewardship of the Austin Bergstrom 1 of 11B-1 C14-2021-0048 and C14-2021-0049 Page 2 International Airport to the west (LI; I-RR; AV). Please refer to Exhibits A and B (Zoning Maps) and A-1 and B-1 (Aerial Views). The Applicant proposes to zone and rezone the properties to the limited industrial services (LI) for undetermined uses. BASIS OF RECOMMENDATION: 1. The proposed zoning should be consistent with the purpose statement of the district sought. The limited industrial services (LI) district designation is for a commercial service use or limited manufacturing use generally located on a medium or large sized site. 2. Zoning changes should promote an orderly and compatible relationship among land uses. 3. The proposed zoning should allow for a reasonable use of the property. Staff recommends the Applicant’s request based on the following considerations: …
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET CASES: C14-2021-0048 – Moore’s Crossing Industrial Park, Tract 1 C14-2021-0049 – Moore’s Crossing Industrial Park, Tract 2 ZONING FROM: I-RR (Tract 1); GR (Tract 2) ADDRESSES: 6300 Elroy Road and 6213 South FM 973 Road (Tract 1); SITE AREA: 2.148 acres (Tract 1); 7.59 acres (Tract 2) TOTAL: 9.738 acres PROPERTY OWNER: SR Development, Inc. 6505 South FM 973 Road (Tract 2) DISTRICT: 2 ZONING TO: LI (Bill Gurasich) AGENT: Alice Glasco Consulting (Alice Glasco) CASE MANAGER: Wendy Rhoades (512-974-7719, wendy.rhoades@austintexas.gov) STAFF RECOMMENDATION: The Staff recommendation is to grant limited industrial services (LI) district zoning for both zoning cases. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: May 11, 2021: CITY COUNCIL ACTION: June 10, 2021: ORDINANCE NUMBER: ISSUES: None at this time. CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: The subject unplatted properties are undeveloped and have access to FM 973 and Elroy Road. Tract 1 (the northern tract) has interim – rural residence (I-RR) zoning upon annexation into the limited purpose jurisdiction in 2010, consistent with the remainder of the Moore’s Crossing Municipal Utility District (MUD). Tract 2 (the southern tract) has community commercial (GR) zoning since zoning was assigned to the newly created MUD in 1988. Both properties are within the Airport overlay zone 2 (AO-2, also known as the half-mile buffer) which does not allow for residential uses. There is a mining operation to the north (County), undeveloped land and a tributary of Onion Creek to the east (RR; LI), and undeveloped land to the south (I-SF-2). There is a closed landfill, a vacant food sales use, a few residences, and undeveloped land under the stewardship of the Austin Bergstrom 1 of 11B-2 C14-2021-0048 and C14-2021-0049 Page 2 International Airport to the west (LI; I-RR; AV). Please refer to Exhibits A and B (Zoning Maps) and A-1 and B-1 (Aerial Views). The Applicant proposes to zone and rezone the properties to the limited industrial services (LI) for undetermined uses. BASIS OF RECOMMENDATION: 1. The proposed zoning should be consistent with the purpose statement of the district sought. The limited industrial services (LI) district designation is for a commercial service use or limited manufacturing use generally located on a medium or large sized site. 2. Zoning changes should promote an orderly and compatible relationship among land uses. 3. The proposed zoning should allow for a reasonable use of the property. Staff recommends the Applicant’s request based on the following considerations: …
NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN AMENDMENT REVIEW SHEET NEIGHORHOOD PLAN: Govalle/Johnston Terrace Combined (Govalle) CASE#: NPA-2020-0016.04 PROJECT NAME: 712, 714 Pedernales St. and 2409 Coronado St. PC DATE: May 11, 2021 April 27, 2021 DATE FILED: July 31, 2020 (In-cycle) 712, 714 Pedernales Street and 2409 Coronado Street ADDRESSES: DISTRICT AREA: 3 SITE AREA: 0.344 acres OWNER/APPLICANT: AGENT: Husch Blackwell, LLP (Nikelle Meade) CASE MANAGER: Maureen Meredith STAFF EMAIL: Maureen.Meredith@austintexas.gov TYPE OF AMENDMENT: Change in Future Land Use Designation Jose Soto From: Single Family Base District Zoning Change To: Mixed Use PHONE: (512) 974-2695 Related Zoning Case: C14-2021-0011 From: SF-3-NP To: CS-MU-NP NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN ADOPTION DATE: March 27, 2003 PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: May 11, 2021 – April 27, 2021 – Postponed to May 11, 2021 at the request of the Govalle/Johnston Terrace Neighborhood Plan Contact Team [C. Hempel – 1st; A. Azhar- 2nd) Vote; 12-0 [S. Rosa Praxis absent]. 1 1 of 35B-3 STAFF RECOMMENDATION: To grant the applicant’s request for Mixed Use land use. BASIS FOR STAFF’S RECOMMENDATION: Staff supports the applicant’s request for Mixed Use land use because the property is located within 150 feet of E. 7th Street, which is an Activity Corridor and within the Plaza Saltillo Activity Center where Mixed Use land use is supported. The property is on the far western edge of the Govalle Neighborhood Planning area with Commercial land use to the south and southeast with Single Family land use to the north and west. Further west of the property on the opposite side of the railroad tracks is Mixed Use land use. To the north of the property is newly developed single family homes with a mixed of uses to the east along Pedernales Street running south of the property. The Govalle/Johnston Terrace Neighborhood Plan supports a mix of land uses and zoning where people can live and work and a balanced and varied pattern of land uses. Below are sections of the neighborhood plan that supports the applicant’s request. 2 2 of 35B-3 LAND USE DESCRIPTIONS EXISTING LAND USE ON THE PROPERTY Single family - Detached or two family residential uses at typical urban and/or suburban densities. Purpose 1. Preserve the land use pattern and future viability of existing neighborhoods; 2. Encourage new infill development that continues existing neighborhood patterns of development; and 3. Protect residential neighborhoods from incompatible business or industry and the loss of existing housing. Application 1. Existing single‐family areas …
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET CASE: C14-2021-0011 712 & 714 Pedernales St. and 2409 Coronado St. DISTRICT: 3 ZONING FROM: SF-3-NP TO: CS-MU-NP ADDRESS: 712 & 714 Pedernales Street and 2409 Coronado Street SITE AREA: 0.3444 acres (15,003.06 square feet) PROPERTY OWNER: Jose Soto AGENT: Husch Blackwell LLP (Nikelle Meade) CASE MANAGER: Heather Chaffin (512-974-2122, heather.chaffin@austintexas.gov) STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff does not support the Applicant’s request for rezoning to CS-MU-NP. Staff supports an alternate recommendation of LR-MU-NP. For a summary of the basis of staff’s recommendation, see case manager comments on page 2. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: April 27, 2021: To grant postponement to May 11, 2021 as requested by Neighborhood Plan Contact Team, on consent. (12-0) [ C. Hempel- 1st, A. Ahzar- 2nd; S. Praxis- Not yet arrived] [C. HEMPEL; A. AZHAR – 2ND] (12-0) S. PRAXIS – NOT YET ARRIVED CITY COUNCIL ACTION: May 20, 2021: ORDINANCE NUMBER: 1 of 11B-4 C14-2021-0011 2 ISSUES: The property was previously zoned LI and was rezoned to SF-3-NP in 2003 as part of the Govalle neighborhood plan process (Ordinance No. 030327-lla). Many other properties in the neighborhood plan area were downzoned from LI to less intense zoning categories at that time. CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: The subject property is located at the southwest corner of Pedernales Street and Coronado Street. The SF-3-NP zoned property was previously occupied by automotive repair services, office, and single-family residential land uses. These structures remain on the property but are all vacant. Immediately west of the subject property are two single family residential homes zoned SF-3-NP. West of those homes is the Capital Metro Red Line railroad right-of- way (ROW). Across Coronado Street to the north are duplex and single family homes that are also zoned SF-3-NP. Northeast of the property, across the intersection of Coronado and Pedernales, is Parque Zaragoza Neighborhood Park, which is zoned P-NP. Across Pedernales Street to the east are single family residences zoned SF-3-NP and a self-serve car wash zoned CS-CO-NP. Across an alley to the south of the property is vacant CS-CO-NP zoned property that was previously used for automotive sales. Southwest across the alley is an alternative financial services business also zoned CS-CO-NP. These CS-CO-NP properties have frontage on East 7th Street which is a Core Transit Corridor. Like the subject property, these lots were downzoned during the Govalle neighborhood plan process in 2003. These properties were downzoned from LI to …
Planning Commission: May 11, 2021 NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN AMENDMENT REVIEW SHEET DATE FILED: February 11, 2021 (In-cycle) NEIGHORHOOD PLAN: Crestview/Wooten Combined CASE#: NPA-2021-0017.01 PROJECT NAME: 7113 Burnet (also known as 7115 Burnet) PC DATE: May 11, 2021 ADDRESS: 7113 & 7115 Burnet Road DISTRICT AREA: 7 SITE AREA: 4.388 acres OWNER/APPLICANT: CSW Cart, Inc. AGENT: Armbrust & Brown, PLLC (Michael J. Gaudini) CASE MANAGER: Maureen Meredith STAFF EMAIL: Maureen.meredith@austintexas.gov TYPE OF AMENDMENT: Change in Future Land Use Designation From: Commercial Base District Zoning Change To: Mixed Use Related Zoning Case: C14-2021-0044 Related RCA: C14-72-032(RCT) From: CS-1-CO-NP, CS-CO-NP and LO-CO-NP NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN ADOPTION DATE: April 1, 2004 PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: May 11, 2021 - STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Recommended. PHONE: (512) 921-6223 To: MF-6-CO-NP 1 of 37B-5 Planning Commission: May 11, 2021 BASIS FOR STAFF’S RECOMMENDATION: Staff supports the applicant’s request for Mixed Use land use because the property is located along Burnet Road which is a commercial corridor with a mix of uses. Burnet Road is identified as an Activity Corridor in the Imagine Austin Comprehensive Plan where a mixed of commercial, office, and residential uses are appropriate. Below are sections of the Crestview/Wooten Neighborhood Plan that supports the applicant’s request. 2 LAND USE DESCRIPTIONS EXISTING LAND USE ON THE PROPERTY Commercial -Lots or parcels containing retail sales, services, hotel/motels and all recreational services that are predominantly privately owned and operated for profit (for example, theaters and bowling alleys). Included are private institutional uses (convalescent homes and rest homes in which medical or surgical services are not a main function of the institution), but not hospitals. 2 of 37B-5 Planning Commission: May 11, 2021 Purpose 1. Encourage employment centers, commercial activities, and other non‐ residential development to locate along major thoroughfares; and 2. Reserve limited areas for intense, auto‐oriented commercial uses that are generally not compatible with residential or mixed use environments. Application major highways; and 1. Focus the highest intensity commercial and industrial activities along freeways and 2. Should be used in areas with good transportation access such as frontage roads and arterial roadways, which are generally not suitable for residential development. PROPOSED LAND USE ON THE PROPERTY Mixed Use - An area that is appropriate for a mix of residential and non‐residential uses. Purpose 1. Encourage more retail and commercial services within walking distance of residents; 2. Allow live‐work/flex space on existing commercially zoned land in the neighborhood; 3. Allow a …
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET CASE: C14-2021-0044, 7113 Burnet Road DISTRICT: 7 ZONING FROM: CS-1-CO-NP, CS-CO-NP, LO-CO-NP TO: MF-6-CO-NP ADDRESS: 7113, 7115 Burnet Road SITE AREA: 4.3881 acres (191,145.64 sq. ft.) PROPERTY OWNER: CSW Cart, Inc., (Robert O’Farrell) AGENT: Armbrust & Brown, PLLC (Michael Gaudini) CASE MANAGER: Mark Graham (512-974-3574, mark.graham@austintexas.gov) STAFF RECOMMENDATION: The Staff offers an alternative recommendation to grant multifamily residence (Moderate- High Density)-neighborhood plan (MF-4-NP) combining district zoning. For a summary of the basis of staff’s recommendation, see case manager comments on page 2. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: May 11, 2021: CITY COUNCIL ACTION: June 10, 2021: ORDINANCE NUMBER: ISSUES: There are three related land use cases: The Neighborhood Plan Amendment, case NPA-2021- 0017.01 to change the FLUM from Commercial to Multi-family residential land use; case C14- 72-032(RCT), the request to terminate the Restrictive Covenant that established a 20 foot building setback on the LO-CO-NP zoned tract; and this request for MF-6-CO-NP zoning, case C14-2021-0044. 1 of 14B-6 C14-2021-0044 2 CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: Applicant seeks zoning to build 330 residential units on the 4.3881 acre (191,145 sq. ft.) parcel of land at 7113 and 7115 Burnet Road. The requested zoning is multi-family residence - highest density-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (MF-6-CO-NP) combining district zoning. The CO would establish a 20-foot building setback from the rear property line. Current Conditions The site is a commercial development with a parking lot fronting Burnet Road. Multiple buildings are set back more than 150 feet from the road. The largest tenant space is the bar closest to Burnet Road. The adjacent buildings are occupied by small businesses providing, for instance: driving instruction and martial arts coaching; coffee and kolaches; hair-cuts and massages. The site is auto oriented. With the exception of the bar, the businesses face north and are not visible from the street. There is a large multi-tenant sign only about half filled with business names and there appear to be several vacant tenant spaces. There is a free-standing building in the office zoned (east) part of the site. There are vehicles stored on that portion of the site as they are on the adjacent commercially zoned lot to the south. Landscape buffers to residences have not been maintained. Vehicle Access and Circulation (ATD Comments) Safe access to and from Burnet Road is provided through a Reciprocal Access Easement Agreement with the adjacent property to the north. The agreement gives the subject …
RESTRICTIVE COVENANT TERMINATION REVIEW SHEET DISTRICT: 7 CASE: C14-72-032 (RCT) – 7113 Burnet EXISTING ZONING: LO-CO-NP ADDRESS: 7113, 7115 Burnet Road SITE AREA: 1.1166 acres (48,638 square feet) PROPERTY OWNER: CSW Cart, Inc., (Robert O’Farrell) AGENT: Armbrust & Brown PLLC (Michael J. Gaudini, Michael J. Whellan) CASE MANAGER: Mark Graham (512)-974-3574, mark.graham@austintexas.gov STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends granting a Termination of the Restrictive Covenant. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: May 11, 2021: CITY COUNCIL ACTION: June 10, 2021: RESTRICTIVE COVENANT TERMINATION RECORDING NUMBER: ISSUES There are three related land use cases: The Neighborhood Plan Amendment, case NPA-2021- 0017.01 to change the FLUM from Commercial to Multi-family residential land use; The Rezoning case C14-2021-0044 requesting MF-6-CO-NP zoning; and this case requesting termination of the Restrictive Covenant that established a 20 foot building setback on the LO- CO-NP zoned tract; 1 of 5B-7 C14-72-032(RCT) 2 CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: The subject Restrictive Covenant is less restrictive than current compatibility standards in the Austin Land Development Code. At the time that the subject property zoning was changed from residential to office in 1973, Restrictive Covenants were used to provide an increased setback between the office and the houses on Hardy Circle. The City has since changed to using a conditional overlay (CO) to make development standards more restrictive through the zoning ordinance instead of Restrictive Covenants. Applicant is requesting the termination of the Restrictive Covenant which established a twenty- foot building setback from the north property line of the 48,638 square foot tract of land that was rezoned from residential to office in 1973 (Ordinance No. 73 0628-D). The Restrictive Covenant is recorded in volume 4674, page 2281 of the Deed Records of Travis County, Texas. Paragraph number 1. “No Building or any part thereof shall be located within twenty (20) feet of the north property line of said property”. Please refer to Exhibit “C”. Compatibility Standards in Article 10 (LDC 25-2-1063) apply to the subject site because it is located next to SF-3-NP zoning and the development site is bigger than 20,000 square feet. The minimum setback is 25 feet from SF-5 or more restrictive zoned land and it applies to the new building, the drive aisle and parking lots. There are also requirements for landscape buffering and screening (LDC 25-2-1066) in the area between multi-family buildings and buildings in the SF-5 or more restrictive districts. BASIS OF RECOMMENDATION: Staff supports the Termination request. …
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET CASE: C14-2021-0041– Anderson Lane Condos DISTRICT: 7 ZONING FROM: GR-MU-CO-NP TO: GR-MU-V-NP ADDRESS: 2001 and 2013 West Anderson Lane SITE AREA: 2.41 acres (104,979 sq. ft.) PROPERTY OWNER: Evins Investments, LP APPLICANT: Legacy DCS, LLC (Cass Brewer, President) AGENT: Alice Glasco Consulting (Alice Glasco) CASE MANAGER Mark Graham (512-974-3574, mark.graham@austintexas.gov ) STAFF RECOMMENDATION: 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 maintains automotive rentals, automotive sales, and automotive washing (of any type) as conditional uses, and maintains pawn shop services as a prohibited use of the Property. For a summary of the basis of staff’s recommendation, see case manager comments on page 2. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: May 11, 2021 CITY COUNCIL ACTION: June 10, 2021 B81 of 16 2 C14-2021-0041 ORDINANCE NUMBER: ISSUES The Applicant is in agreement with the Staff recommendation. CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: Request The Applicant requests rezoning of a 2.398 acre (104,456 sq. ft) tract of developed land from community commercial – mixed use – conditional overlay – neighborhood plan (GR-MU-CO- NP) combining district zoning to community commercial – mixed use – vertical mixed use building – neighborhood plan (GR-MU-V-NP) combining district zoning. Location, Neighborhood Plan The rezoning tract is located on the south side of West Anderson Lane, between Burnet Road and Hardy Drive. The tract is on the southwest corner of the intersection of Anderson Ln. and Hardy Drive. The subject tract is within the Crestview Neighborhood Plan. A memo from Inclusive Planning Senior Planner, Maureen Meredith, dated March 8, 2021 confirms that the future land use map shows Mixed Use. Since the requested zoning change is for Mixed use, a plan amendment is not required. The Comprehensive Plan designates Anderson Lane is an Imagine Austin Corridor. Corridors are important links to Activity Centers or transportation facilities. Burnet Road is also an Imagine Austin Corridor and an important link to mobility in the area of this rezoning. The Crestview Neighborhood Plan (Ord.# 040401-32B) Part 7, lists the subject property in tract 105. This Conditional Overlay in the Ordinance limits dwelling units to 27.2 per acre, which would permit 66 dwelling units and establishes automotive rentals, automotive sales, and automotive washing (of any type) as conditional uses, and pawn shop services as a prohibited use of the Property. Applicant …
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET DISTRICT: 1 TO: CS-MU-V-NP CASE: C14-2021-0042 3511 Manor Road Residences ZONING FROM: CS-MU-NP ADDRESS: 2131 Theo Drive SITE AREA: 0.4683 acres (20,400 square feet) PROPERTY OWNER: 3115 Manor MU, Ltd. (Bryan Cumby) CASE MANAGER: Heather Chaffin (512-974-2122, heather.chaffin@austintexas.gov) STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff supports the Applicant’s request for rezoning to CS-MU-V-NP. AGENT: Alice Glasco Consulting (Alice Glasco) For a summary of the basis of staff’s recommendation, see case manager comments on page 2. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: May 11, 2021: CITY COUNCIL ACTION: May 20, 2021: ORDINANCE NUMBER: 1 of 11B-9 C14-2021-0042 2 ISSUES The Applicant is requesting to add the V- Vertical mixed use building overlay to the existing CS-MU-NP zoning on the subject property so it can be easily consolidated and developed with the surrounding properties that already have the V- designation. The Applicant has provided a letter and exhibit that show the properties that are intended to be consolidated. The Applicant has stated that they intend to build 26 multifamily units on this 0.4683 acre tract that includes a mix of 10 one-bedroom units and 16 two-bedroom units. Please see Exhibit C- Applicant Letter and Exhibit. CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: The subject property is located on the east side of Theo Drive, approximately 500 feet southeast of the intersection of Airport Boulevard and Manor Road. Airport Boulevard and Manor Road are both designated as Activity Corridors, and Manor Road is a Future Core Transit Corridor in this area. The CS-MU-NP property is currently developed with a vacant commercial building. Immediately north of the subject tract is property zoned CS-MU-V-NP that is developed with limited warehousing and distribution land use. Immediately east of the subject tract is GR-V-NP zoned property that is also developed with limited warehousing and distribution land use; immediately to the south is CS-MU-V-NP zoned property that is includes limited warehousing and distribution and office land uses. Across Theo Drive to the west are properties zoned GR-V-NP and TOD-NP that are developed with retail and automotive repair land uses. The TOD-NP zoned property is part of the MLK Jr. TOD area, and the MLK Jr. transit station is located southwest of the rezoning tract near East Martin Luther King, Jr., Boulevard and 17th Street. Please see Exhibits A and B- Zoning Map and Aerial Exhibit. Staff supports the proposed rezoning to add the V- designation to this site. The rezoning tract is surrounded …
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET CASE: C14-2021-0017 – 5708 Springdale Road DISTRICT: 1 ZONING FROM: GR-NP TO: GR-MU-NP ADDRESS: 5708 Springdale Road SITE AREA: 1.28 acres (55,756.8 sq. ft.) PROPERTY OWNER: Willie C. Lewis CASE MANAGER: Mark Graham (512-974-3574, mark.graham@austintexas.gov) AGENT: Drenner Group, PC (Leah Bojo) STAFF RECOMMENDATION: The Staff recommendation is to grant community commercial – mixed use – neighborhood plan (GR-MU-NP) combining district zoning. For a summary of the basis of staff’s recommendation, see case manager comments on page 2. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: May 11, 2021: CITY COUNCIL ACTION: June 10, 2021: ORDINANCE NUMBER: 1 of 12B-10 C14-2021-0017 2 ISSUES A petition was submitted by the owner of the two adjacent commercial properties. The original signatures have not been received so the percent calculation for the 200 foot buffer area have not been calculated yet. Over 20% would change the required votes at 3rd and Final Reading of City Council to a super majority to grant the zoning change. That petitioner would prefer other businesses to occupy the GR zoned tract. Other residents of the neighborhood contacted staff to express a preference for commercial uses that would add places of interest for the community. There are two businesses on adjacent lots, one is a café, the other is a performance venue that uses the barn. CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: The rezoning tract is a 1.28 acre (about 55,756 sq. ft) tract of land with one residence that will be razed. The applicant requests rezoning from community commercial – neighborhood plan (GR- NP) to community commercial – mixed use – neighborhood plan (GR-MU-NP) combining district zoning. Adding the MU zoning permits residential development on the site. The application indicates the intent of building 23 townhouse/condominium residences on the tract. Access and Connectivity The site is situated about a mile south of the Manor Rd/Highway 183 intersection and about a half mile south of the Manor Rd/Springdale Rd. junction. Although Rogge Lane is a smaller collector street it connects to Manor Rd about one half mile east of Springdale. The tract is about 400 feet north of Rogge Lane/Springdale Road intersection. Route 183/Ed Bluestein Blvd. is less than a mile east of the site, but only indirect access is available via Manor Road or East 51st Street. Springdale Road is a level 3 roadway with 2 travel lanes and a center turn lane. The sidewalk is continuous along the west …
