ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET CASE: C14-2019-0142 - AISD-Loyola Lane Tract ADDRESS: 6412 Ed Bluestein Boulevard DISTRICT AREA: 1 OWNER/APPLICANT: Blusky Interests, Ltd. (John McCormack) AGENT: Metcalfe, Wolff, Stuart & Williams, LLP (Amanda Brown) ZONING FROM: GR-MU-CO-NP P.C. DATE: January 14, 2020 AREA: 30.456 acres TO: GR-MU-CO-NP, to change a condition of zoning SUMMARY STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff supports the Applicant’s request for zoning from GR-MU-CO-NP to GR-MU-CO-NP, to change a condition of zoning. For a summary of the basis of staff’s recommendation, see case manager comments on page 2. PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: January 14, 2020: CITY COUNCIL ACTION: January 23, 2020: ORDINANCE NUMBER: CASE MANAGER: Heather Chaffin e-mail: heather.chaffin@austintexas.gov PHONE: 512-974-2122 1 of 7B-09 C14-2019-0142 Page 2 ISSUES: No issues at this time. The rezoning request is to remove Service station and Automotive car wash (of any type from the list of prohibited land uses. No other changes are proposed. This case was previously listed on the December 10, 2019 Planning Commission agenda and the Commission voted to approve the request on consent. There was a notification error, however, and the case was required to be renotified for the January 14, 2020 agenda. CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: The subject property is located on the southwest corner of Loyola Lane and Ed Bluestein Boulevard Southbound. The property is comprised of 3 undeveloped lots zoned GR-MU-CO-NP. Immediately to the west is undeveloped property zoned SF-3-NP that recently has been platted as a single family residential neighborhood (City File # C8-2018-0025.1A). Immediately south of the subject property is undeveloped land zoned GR-MU-NP. North of the property, across Loyola Lane, is property zoned GR- NP that is developed with a convenience store with gas station and a fast-food restaurant. East of the property, across Ed Bluestein Boulevard, are properties zoned LO-NP, CS-MU-CO, GR-MU and P. These properties are all undeveloped except for one church on the south side of Loyola Lane. (Please see Exhibits A and B- Zoning Map and Aerial Exhibit). The property was zoned from SF-3 and LI to GR-MU-CO-NP as part of the University Hills neighborhood planning process (City File # C14-2007-0006.01). The following land uses were prohibited via a conditional overlay: Automotive rentals, Automotive repair services, Automotive sales, Automotive washing (of any type), Bail bond services, Commercial off-street parking, Drop-off recycling collection facility, Exterminating services, Pawn shop services, Research services, Service station, Custom manufacturing, Residential treatment, and Telecommunication tower. As stated in …
From: Jon Hagar Sent: Saturday, January 11, 2020 9:25 PM To: Chaffin, Heather <Heather.Chaffin@austintexas.gov> Subject: Objection to C14-2019-0142 *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** Hi Heather, I am writing to object to the rezoning application for 6412 Ed Bluestein Blvd that would allow for service station use. Our area has enough gas stations as it is - with more under construction - and we do not need to open up more land for that use. Doing so would only reduce the available land for other commercial uses sorely needed in this area, such as grocery stores and other neighborhood retail. Thank you, Jon Hagar 5113 Provencial Dr, Austin, TX 78724
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET CASE: C814-2018-0121 -- 218 South Lamar DISTRICT: 5 ZONING FROM: CS-V TO: PUD ADDRESS: 218 South Lamar Boulevard Southbound SITE AREA: 1.260 Acres PROPERTY OWNER: Michael Pfluger, William Reid Pfluger & the Pfluger Spousal Irrevocable Trust, Reid Pfluger- Trustee AGENT: Drenner Group, PC (Amanda Swor) CASE MANAGER: Heather Chaffin (512-974-2122; heather.chaffin@austintexas.gov) STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff supports the Applicant’s request for PUD zoning on the property, with the addition of a public restrictive covenant (RC) to attach the Transportation Mitigation Memo (Exhibit F). For a summary of the basis of Staff’s recommendation, see pages 4 & 5. ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: December 4, 2019: TO RECOMMEND THE PUD REZONING AS RECOMMENDED BY STAFF (9-1-1). [K. Coyne- 1st, R. Nill- 2nd, P. Thompson- Nay, P. Maceo- Abstained] SMALL AREA PLANNING JOINT COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION: December 11, 2019: TO RECOMMEND THE PUD REZONING AS RECOMMENDED BY STAFF (5-1). [J. Thompson- 1st, C. Hempel; D. King- Nay, P. Howard- Absent] SAPJC RECOMMENDATION INCLUDES A RECOMMENDATION TO MAXIMIZE AFFORDABILITY FOR LOWER MEDIAN FAMILY INCOME RANGES. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: December 17, 2019: TO GRANT POSTPONEMENT TO JANUARY 23, 2020 AS REQUESTED BY STAFF, ON CONSENT. CITY COUNCIL ACTION: January 23, 2019: ORDINANCE NUMBER: B-101 of 85 CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: Existing Conditions. The subject property is a 1.260 acre lot at the northwest corner of South Lamar Boulevard Southbound and Toomey Road. The property is zoned CS-V and is currently developed with a Schlotzsky’s restaurant. The property is located in the Butler Shores subdistrict of the Waterfront Overlay. Immediately to the north and west of the property are City of Austin Parks and Recreation Department (PARD) park and related facilities including ZACH Theatre facilities, the People’s Plaza, and PARD offices. The PARD property is primarily zoned P-Public except for small portions that are zoned CS and CS-1. Across Toomey Road to the south is the Cole Building, a mixed use building with apartments, restaurant, retail, and other pedestrian-oriented land uses. Further south are properties zoned CS and CS-V with a mix of commercial uses including hotel, retail, and more. Southwest of the rezoning tract are properties with a mix of commercial uses including City offices and facilities. East of the subject property, across Lamar Boulevard, are properties zoned CS-1 and CS that are developed with a Bridges on the Park condominiums and a mix of commercial uses including personal services, retail, and more. Northeast …
From: brentwood austin < Sent: Monday, January 13, 2020 10:34 AM To: Graham, Mark <Mark.Graham@austintexas.gov>; Seeger, Patricia - BC <bc- Patricia.Seeger@austintexas.gov>; Schneider, Robert - BC <BC-Robert.Schneider@austintexas.gov>; Kenny, Conor - BC <BC-Conor.Kenny@austintexas.gov>; Thompson, Jeffrey - BC <bc- Jeffrey.Thompson@austintexas.gov>; Shaw, Todd - BC <BC-Todd.Shaw@austintexas.gov>; Llanes, Carmen - BC <bc-Carmen.Llanes@austintexas.gov>; Hempel, Claire - BC <BC- Claire.Hempel@austintexas.gov>; Anderson, Greg - BC <bc-Greg.Anderson@austintexas.gov>; Shieh, James - BC <bc-James.Shieh@austintexas.gov>; Howard, Patrick - BC <BC- Patrick.Howard@austintexas.gov>; Kazi, Fayez - BC <bc-Fayez.Kazi@austintexas.gov>; Flores, Yvette - BC <bc-Yvette.Flores@austintexas.gov>; Azhar, Awais - BC <BC-Awais.Azhar@austintexas.gov>; Teich, Ann - BC <BC-Ann.Teich@austintexas.gov>; Don Leighton-Burwell <dleightonburwell@gmail.com> Cc: Pool, Leslie <Leslie.Pool@austintexas.gov>; Brinsmade, Louisa <Louisa.Brinsmade@austintexas.gov> Subject: C4-2019-0153 900 Old Koenig Lane Rezoning *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** The Brentwood Neighborhood Association supports the rezoning of the property a 900 Old Koenig Lane from CS-MU CO-NP to CS-MU-V-NP. This property is located at the node of Lamar and Koenig and is a good location for additional housing in the Brentwood Neighborhood with access to North Lamar transit. It is also located in proximity to McCallum High School, and units that were family supportive with multiple bedrooms should be encouraged. Brentwood Neighborhood Steering Committee
C14-2019-0156 1 ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET CASE: C14-2019-0156– 707 Rio Grande Street DISTRICT: 9 ZONING FROM: GO TO: DMU-CO SITE AREA: 0.2069 acres (9,012 sq. ft.) ADDRESS: 707 Rio Grande Street PROPERTY OWNER: Rio Grande Street Partners, LP (Diana G. Zuniga) CASE MANAGER Mark Graham (512-974-3574, mark.graham@austintexas.gov ) AGENT: Jackson Walker L.L. P. (Pam Madere) STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends Downtown Mixed Use – Conditional Overlay (DMU-CO) combining district zoning. The Conditional Overlay would limit height to 60 feet. For a summary of the basis of staff’s recommendation, see case manager comments on page 2. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: January 28, 2020 CITY COUNCIL ACTION: February 20, 2020 ORDINANCE NUMBER: ISSUES No issues have been identified for this request. CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: The site at 707 Rio Grande is at the west edge of the Central Business District. The 0.21 acre (9,012 sq. ft.) parcel currently has a two story office building and surface parking. There are two historic landmarks next to the subject site, Sayers and Gilfillan House, both used for office purposes. Applicant requests a change from general office (GO) zone district to downtown mixed use (DMU) zone district to permit re-development of the site with a larger building. The current GO zone district permits 60 feet in height, a Floor to Area Ratio (FAR) of 1:1, maximum building coverage of 60%, and maximum impervious coverage of 80%. 1 of 10B-11 C14-2019-0156 2 The proposed DMU zone district permits 120 foot height, FAR of 5:1, and maximum building and impervious coverage of 100%. The height is capped by a Capitol View Corridor Overlay: Barton Creek Pedestrian Bridge. The subject property is located in the Downtown Austin Plan (DAP): Northwest district and mapped as proposed DMU-60 district. That district would be Downtown Mixed Use (DMU) uses with a 60 foot height maximum. The requested DMU zone district is intended to be a transition to Central Business District (CBD) zoning. The request is consistent with the DAP and pattern of rezoning in the Northwest district. There are many parcels zoned DMU within a 2 block radius of the subject site including the adjacent properties to the south. CBD zoned properties are about one block south and 3 blocks east. BASIS OF RECOMMENDATION: 1. Zoning should not constitute a grant of special privilege to an individual owner; Granting of the request should result in an equal treatment of similarly situated properties. …
604 West 11th Street Austin, TX 78701 www.originalaustin.org 14 January 2020 Mr. Mark Graham City of Austin | Planning and Zoning Department 505 Barton Springs Road Austin, TX 78704 RE: 707 Rio Grande Street (C14-2019-0156) Dear Mr. Graham, On behalf of the Board of Directors of the Old Austin Neighborhood Association (OANA), I am writing you to express our qualified support of Case C14-2019-0156, the re-zoning of at 707 Rio Grande Street from GO-H to DMU. OANA has supported zoning change requests from GO to DMU since the Northwest District (NWD) component of the Downtown Austin Plan (DAP) was completed almost a decade ago. While our mission is to enhance and protect the historic and residential character of the neighborhood, this property has been provided professional office space use for decades and we respect the applicant’s intention to continue that use. Our support of this zoning change is also consistent with the new draft of Land Development Code (LDC) as passed by the Austin City Council on first reading last month. However, our support is qualified by the request that the following uses be prohibited through a restrictive covenant on the property. We offer below the following wording for this prohibition: “Prohibited Uses: Outdoor sound amplification devices (other than alarms or other required safety equipment) shall be prohibited at any business located at this property. This does not prohibit ambient sound, acoustic sound, music intended as an unobtrusive accompaniment to an activity, music generated indoors, alarms, required safety equipment, or electronic devices used in a day to day manner. In addition, the following uses (as defined by the Land Development Code) shall be prohibited at this property: bail bond services; exterminating services; funeral services; pawn shop services; limited warehousing services; hospital services; music venue; and cocktail lounge.” Our support is also qualified by the request that any new development of this property make reasonable accommodations to its neighboring property owners at 701 and 709 Rio Grande. We expect Mr. Blair Fox, the neighboring property owner at 709 Rio Grande to either submit a letter and/or be present at the Planning Commission on January 14th to explain his concerns and the nature of the accommodations he might need. Thank you for your consideration of this correspondence. Sincerely, Ted Siff, President Board of Directors Ted Siff, President Austin Stowell Charles Peveto Ray Canfield, Treasurer Perry Lorenz Blake Tollett, Secretary Paul Byars Michael …
C14-2019-0153 1 ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET CASE: C14-2019-0153– Old Koenig V DISTRICT: 7 Rezoning ZONING FROM: CS-MU-CO-NP TO: CS-MU-V-CO-NP ADDRESS: 900 Old Koenig Lane SITE AREA: 1.6523 acres (71,976 sq. ft.) PROPERTY OWNER: HMZ Holdings LLC (Zaid Hakkak) AGENT: Land Answers, Inc. (Jim Wittliff) CASE MANAGER: Mark Graham (512-974-3574, mark.graham@austintexas.gov ) STAFF RECOMMENDATION: The Staff recommendation is to grant general commercial services - mixed use - vertical mixed use building - conditional overlay - neighborhood plan (CS-MU-V-CO-NP) combining district zoning. The following conditional land uses, established with the Brentwood Neighborhood Plan rezoning (C14-04-0012.001) will continue: Conditional uses on Tract 73a: Agricultural Sales and Services Campground Commercial Blood Plasma Center Equipment Repair Services Equipment Sales Kennels Vehicle Storage For a summary of the basis of staff’s recommendation, see case manager comments below. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: Scheduled for January 14, 2020 CITY COUNCIL ACTION: Scheduled for February 20, 2020 ORDINANCE NUMBER: ISSUES: No issues have been identified for this request. CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: Location The applicant is proposing to develop affordable housing on two tracts of land located near the northwest corner of North Lamar Boulevard and Old Koenig Lane. The 0.44 acre (19,166 sq. ft.) tract at 5916 North Lamar currently has vertical mixed use building (V) combining district 1 of 13B-12 C14-2019-0153 2 zoning as a result of the City-initiated rezoning process for properties fronting on core transit corridors, completed in August 2009. The subject site is the adjoining 1.65 acre (71,874 sq. ft.) tract on the west at 900 Old Koenig which does not have the vertical mixed use building (V) combining zoning district. The two tracts are under unified ownership and control for the proposed development. Request Applicant requests rezoning from general commercial services – mixed use - conditional overlay – neighborhood plan (CS-MU-CO-NP) district to general commercial services–mixed use- vertical mixed use building-conditional overlay–neighborhood plan (CS-MU-V-CO-NP) district. Existing Conditions The Old Koenig Lane tract is currently developed with two single-story buildings used for warehousing and offices. Developer will raze those buildings along with the single story commercial building at 5916 North Lamar Blvd. Proposed Conditions The applicant proposes to rezone the property and add a vertical mixed use building (-V) combining district to the existing zoning and develop it with 8,500 square feet of ground floor retail and services and build up to 240 apartments. The addition of - V provides an additional development option …
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET HLC DATE: PC DATE: August 26, 2019 September 23, 2019 October 28, 2019 November 26, 2019 December 10, 2019 January 14, 2020 CASE NUMBER: C14H-2019-0148 Council District: 3 APPLICANT: Historic Landmark Commission HISTORIC NAME: Edward, Sr. and Connie Rendon House WATERSHED: Lady Bird Lake ADDRESS OF PROPOSED ZONING CHANGE: 1705 Haskell Street ZONING FROM: SF-3-NP to SF-3-H-NP SUMMARY STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends the proposed zoning change from single family residence, neighborhood plan (SF-3-NP) combining district to single family residence – Historic Landmark – neighborhood plan (SF-3-H-NP) combining district zoning. QUALIFICATIONS FOR LANDMARK DESIGNATION: Historical associations and community value. HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION ACTION: August 26, 2019: Initiated historic zoning case. Vote: 7-0 (Reed, Valenzuela, Papavasiliou, and Tollett absent). September 23, 2019: Postponed on the Commission’s motion. Vote: 7-0 (Reed, Jacob, Hibbs, and Myers absent). October 28, 2019: Recommended historic zoning under the criteria of historical associations and community value. Vote: 10-0 (Reed absent). PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: November 26, 2019: Postponed to December 10, 2019 at the property owner’s request. Vote: 7-0 . December 10, 2019: Postponed to January 14, 2020 at staff’s request Vote: 10-0 DEPARTMENT COMMENTS: The house was not recommended for historic preservation in the East Austin Historic Resources Survey (2016), most likely based upon its architectural modifications. ACTION: CITY COUNCIL DATE: ORDINANCE READINGS: 1ST 2ND 3RD CASE MANAGER: Steve Sadowsky NEIGHBORHOOD ORGANIZATION: East Cesar Chavez Neighborhood Association BASIS FOR RECOMMENDATION: Architecture: ORDINANCE NUMBER: PHONE: 974-6454 1 of 47B-13 The house is a simple frame box house that has been modified with the application of a stone veneer and replacement windows. The changes to the house are significant but made by Edward Rendon, for whom this house is being commemorated. Historical Associations: The house appears to have been built in 1931 by W.A. and Lillian Darter, who lived here until around 1946. W.A. Darter was a welder who opened his own welding and radiator shop around 1934. After the Darters moved out around 1946, the house became a rental property through the early 1950s; the tenants were Paul G. and Ebba Lundell; Paul G. Lundell was a house painter. Theresa Martinez, an attendant at Austin State Hospital, is listed as the owner of the house in the 1959 city directory. Around 1961, the house was purchased by Edward B. and Connie Rendon, who lived here for the rest of their lives. Edward Rendon was in …
On Jan 14, 2020, at 9:46 AM, Kristen Heaney <kristen.e.heaney@gmail.com> wrote: January 13, 2020 Andrew Rivera City of Austin Dear Mr. Rivera, Planning and Zoning Department Via E-mail: andrewrivera@austintexas.gov RE: 1705 Haskell Street Austin, TX 78702 - La Casa Rendon I’m writing on behalf of the East Cesar Chavez Neighborhood Plan Contact team to share our support for the historical designation request for the single family residence at 1705 Haskell Street, also known as La Casa Rendon. As you know, Edward Rendon, the long-time resident and owner was a civic activist and stone mason who did the stonework on the home. An uncounted number of neighborhood meetings took place at the house addressing the needs, concerns, and interests of East Austin residents. Edward Rendon Park on Lake Ladybird is named after him. And this is just a brief recollection that scratches the surface of a life lived in service of the East Austin community. It is critically important that the history of our neighborhood, it’s stories and it’s people are preserved and shared especially at a time when development is rapidly changing the face of East Austin. We hope that you join us in support of Historic Designation for La Casa Rendon. Sincerely, Susan Benz Chair East Cesar Chavez Neighborhood Planning Team CC: Hon. Mayor and Council of the City of Austin via e-mail ECCNPT via e-mail Planning and Zoning Department via e-mail Bertha Rendon Delgado via e-mail January 13, 2020 Andrew Rivera City of Austin Planning and Zoning Department Via E-mail: andrewrivera@austintexas.gov RE: 1705 Haskell Street Austin, TX 78702 - La Casa Rendon Dear Mr. Rivera, I’m writing on behalf of the East Cesar Chavez Neighborhood Plan Contact team to share our support for the historical designation request for the single family residence at 1705 Haskell Street, also known as La Casa Rendon. As you know, Edward Rendon, the long-time resident and owner was a civic activist and stone mason who did the stonework on the home. An uncounted number of neighborhood meetings took place at the house addressing the needs, concerns, and interests of East Austin residents. Edward Rendon Park on Lake Ladybird is named after him. And this is just a brief recollection that scratches the surface of a life lived in service of the East Austin community. It is critically important that the history of our neighborhood, it’s stories and it’s people are preserved and shared …
January 13, 2020 Mr. Andrew Rivera City of Austin Planning and Zoning Department Via E-mail: andrewrivera@austintexas.gov RE: 1705 Haskell Street Austin, TX 78702 - La Casa Rendon Dear Mr. Rivera, I’m writing on behalf of Hispanic Advocates Business Leaders of Austin (HABLA), a local "THINK TANK" group and forum made up of local Hispanic/Latino community and business leaders including native East Austinites committed to discussing and developing sustainable solutions on current affairs, public policies and quality of life issues impacting our local Austin Hispanic/Latino community to formalize our support for the historical designation request for the single family residence at 1705 Haskell Street, also known as La Casa Rendon. Mr. Edward Rendon, a long-time native resident was a civic activist and stone mason who did the stonework on the home. For decades Mr. Rendon as a community leader hosted meetings in his home in an effort to address the needs, concerns, interests and quality of life issues of East Austin residents. HABLA also supported the renaming of Festival Beach/Holly Shores in honor of Mr. Rendon. The privileging of some sites over others often manifested itself in the destruction of places associated with our Mexican-American/Latino history. And sadly, too often our historic places have been sacrificed in the name of city and county progress. With this loss of physical places, the culture and stories are the only remnants of this important history. It is critically important that the history of Mexican-American neighborhoods, our stories and people are preserved and shared especially at a time when development is rapidly changing the face of East Austin. A people without the knowledge of their past history, origin and culture is like a tree without roots. We fully support the Historic Designation for La Casa Rendon. Thank you for your consideration. Sincerely, Paul M. Saldaña, Co-Founder & Facilitator HABLA
From: Victoria <Victoria@ > Sent: Friday, January 10, 2020 5:53 PM Cc: Ron Thrower <ront@ >; Victoria <Victoria@ >; Sadowsky, Steve <Steve.Sadowsky@austintexas.gov>; Rivera, Andrew <Andrew.Rivera@austintexas.gov> Subject: RE: Edward & Connie Rendon House - Historic Zoning - C14H-2019-0148 *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** Good Evening Commissioner – If you will recall, this case was last on the December 10th agenda and was postponed at the request of Staff. We want to make you aware that we brought legal issues relating to process and procedure involving the notification and filing of an application for the historic designation of this property to City Staff’s attention in early December. Yesterday, we received a response from City Staff that they believe process and procedure was followed appropriately. We adamantly disagree and stand by our concerns for the legality of action taken by the Historic Landmark Commission to rezone this property without procedures being followed. Admittedly, the City has been inconsistent in applying said procedures for some time. Even so, the code has notification requirements to provide fair notice to people within 500 feet and especially to the property owner of significant action to be taken on a property. The rezoning of a property is a substantial and significant action to take and should be taken seriously as the impacts of a rezoning are substantial regardless of one’s perception of those impacts being helpful or detrimental. Separately, we are requesting a postponement at this time as the majority property Owner, Rose Rubio, is dealing with an extremely significant and fragile family emergency. As such, Rose and her immediate family cannot attend the evening of the 14th and have requested that a postponement be granted so that they can be with their family at this time. We respectfully ask for your compassion for the Rubio Family at this time and your support for a postponement. We are available if you have any questions at this time. Thank you, Victoria Haase Thrower Design 510 South Congress Avenue, Suite 207 Mail: P.O. Box 41957 Austin, Texas 78704 512-476-4456 B-131 of 1
SUBDIVISION REVIEW SHEET LOT(S): 3 PC DATE: Jan. 14, 2020 COUNTY: Travis CASE NO.: C8-2019-0137.0A SUBDIVISION NAME: Centro Subdivision AREA: 3.564 ac. OWNER: 6th and Onion, LP (Barrett Lepore) AGENT/APPLICANT: Kyle Moore, (Big Red Dog, a Division of WGI) ADDRESS OF SUBDIVISION: 1401 E 6th St WATERSHED: Lady Bird Lake EXISTING ZONING: TOD-NP PROPOSED LAND USE: Office and restaurant DEPARTMENT COMMENTS: The request is for the approval of Centro Subdivision which will resubdivide previously platted property to create a three lot subdivision (Lots 1, 2 & 3, Block A) for office and restaurant use. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of this subdivision plat as it meets all applicable State and City of Austin LDC requirements. ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISSION ACTION: CASE MANAGER: Joey de la Garza EMAIL: joey.delagarza@austintexas.gov PHONE: 512-974-2664 1 of 4B-14 2 of 4B-14 3 of 4B-14 10TH 11TH 9TH R E L L A W 8TH DIA LY INKS 165 10TH 9TH CHALMERS 7TH 8TH CONCHO 6TH 5TH ONION COMAL S O C R A N M A S MEDINA MEDINA 3RD WALLER ONION ATTAYAC NAVASOTA 2ND CESAR CHAVEZ CONCHO 4TH CHALMERS SALINA WILLOW ± This product is for informational purposes and may not have been prepared for or be suitable for legal, engineering, or surveying purposes. It does not represent an on-the-ground survey and represents only the approximate relative location of property boundaries. This product has been produced by the Development Services Department for the sole purpose of geographic reference. No warranty is made by the City of Austin regarding specific accuracy or completeness. CASE#: C8-2019-0137.0A LOCATION: 1401 E 6TH STREET Subject Tract Base Map CHICON 4 of 4B-14
PLANNING COMMISSION SITE PLAN VARIANCE REQUEST REVIEW SHEET LROC Properties Southwest LP The Drenner Group (Leah Bojo) (512) 807-2918 PLANNING COMMISSION DATE: January 14, 2020 CASE: SP-2018-0472C PROJECT NAME: 44 East ADDRESS OF SITE: 44 East Avenue COUNCIL DISTRICT: 9 APPLICANT: AGENT: AREA: 0.67 acres WATERSHED: Lady Bird Lake and Waller Creek (Urban) WATERSHED ORDINANCE: Comprehensive Watershed Ordinance (Urban) C.I.P. STATUS: N/A T.I.A.: N/A CAPITOL VIEW: N/A DEVELOPMENT: A 49-story mixed use building with 322 residential units and 3534 sf of commercial space with associated parking garage and utility improvements. EXISTING ZONING: CBD. DESCRIPTION OF VARIANCE: The applicant is seeking approval of a variance from the 20% reflectivity provision related to mirrored or glare producing glass as regulated in the Waterfront Overlay design regulations [Land Development Code 25-2-721(E)(1)] to allow glass with a 30% reflectivity. LDC Section 25-2-721(E)(1) This subsection (E) provides design standards for buildings. (1) Exterior mirrored glass and glare producing glass surface building materials are prohibited. Mirrored Glass is defined in LDC 25-1-21(67) “Mirrored Glass means glass with a reflectivity index greater than 20 percent” SUMMARY STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of this variance with the conditions that the applicant 1) shall work with City staff to determine appropriate and feasible building materials, exterior lighting, and other design elements which comply with the LEED pilot standards for bird collision deterrence, the San Francisco Bird Safe Building standards, and other leading bird deterrence design standards; 2) shall then submit a correction / revision for the site plan to implement such measures, along with a signed letter to DSD by a qualified professional certifying compliance with such standards; and 3) comply with the recommendations of the Small Area Planning Joint Committee to meet LEED bird-friendly standards for the building podium and to work with staff on bird-friendly design for the tower. SMALL AREA PLANNING JOINT COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION: At their December 11, 2019 special called meeting, the Small Area Planning Joint Committee voted (6-0) to recommend their support for a variance to the Waterfront Overlay Combining District section 25-2- B-151 of 6 PHONE: 512-974-2932 Anaiah.Johnson@austintexas.gov PROP. BUILDING CVR: 24,424 sq. ft. (83.3%) PROP. IMP. CVRG.: 27,631 sq. ft. (94.3%) PROPOSED F.A.R.: 15:1 PROVIDED PARKING: 559 spaces 721(E)(1) regulations pertaining to the prohibition of mirrored glass or glare producing glass surface building materials for the 44 East Project, accepting staff’s recommendations as laid out above and with their own added recommendation …
January 14, 2020 PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES The Planning Commission convened in a meeting on January 14, 2020 @ 301 W. 2nd Street, Austin, TX 78701. Chair Kazi called the Commission Meeting to order at 6:02 p.m. Commission Members in Attendance: Greg Anderson Yvette Flores Patrick Howard Fayez Kazi – Chair Conor Kenny – Vice-Chair Carmen Llanes Pulido Robert Schneider Todd Shaw James Shieh Jeffrey Thompson Don Leighton-Burwell – Ex-Officio Absent: Claire Hempel Awais Azhar Patricia Seeger Ann Teich – 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 A. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION 1 The first four (4) speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. Angela Garza- Ms. Garza discussed matters related to lending and loan services business. Elizabeth Kerry – Ms. Kerry discussed matters related to the proposed LDC rewrite. Stuart Hersh – Mr. Hersh discussed matters related to the proposed LDC rewrite. A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of December 10, 2019 and December 17, 2019. Motion to approve the minutes of December 10, 2019 and December 17, 2019 was approved on the consent agenda on the motion by Commissioner Thompson, seconded by Vice-Chair Kenny on a vote of 9-0. Commissioners Azhar, Hempel and Seeger absent. Commissioner Llanes Pulido off the dais. B. 1. Plan Amendment: NPA-2019-0015.01 - 5010 & 5102 Heflin Lane; District 1 PUBLIC HEARINGS Location: Owner/Applicant: Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: 5010 & 5102 Heflin Lane, Fort Branch Watershed; East MLK Combined NP Area Heflin Phase 1, LLC (Lynn Yuan and Shirley Davis) Metcalf Wolff Stuart & Williams, LLC (Michele Rogerson Lynch) Single Family land use to Higher Density Single Family land use Indefinite Postponement request by the Applicant Kathleen Fox, 512-974-7877 Planning and Zoning Department Motion to grant Applicant’s request for Indefinite Postponement of this item was approved on the consent agenda on the motion by Commissioner Thompson, seconded by Vice-Chair Kenny on a vote of 9-0. Commissioners Azhar, Hempel and Seeger absent. Commissioner Llanes Pulido off the …
