C20-2023-026 ORDINANCE AMENDMENT REVIEW SHEET Amendment: C20-2023-026 Live Music Venue and Creative Space Bonus Phase 2 Description: Amendments to Title 25 of the City Code to create a new Creative District combining district with provisions for creative space and music venue preservation, modified site requirements, and density bonuses for affordable creative space. Background: Initiated by City Council Resolutions 20220728-094 and 20220901-089, and reaffirmed by City Council Ordinance No. 20230921-103 and Resolution 20240229-060. On July 28, 2022, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 20220728-094 initiating changes to establish the criteria to be a Live Music Venue to and support the creation of a live music venue bonus and incentive program for new and existing venues. On September 1, 2022, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 20220901-089 initiating changes to develop and adopt clear land use definitions and to create a bonus and incentive program for broadly defined creative spaces. These Resolutions are being addressed concurrently. Revised definitions were approved on September 14, 2023, in Ordinance 20230914-097. Ordinance No. 20230921-103 and Resolution 20240229-060 reaffirmed City Council’s commitment to the creation of a density bonus and district program to support live music and creative space districts and the preservation and incentivization of affordable creative space. Summary of Proposed Code Amendment: The proposed code amendments will create a new combining district for an affordable creative space bonus program and: 1. Is available city-wide on parcels in majority commercial districts that have been rezoned to add the new combining district designation as areas that include existing or planned clusters of creative space use structures and sites, through a process including: minimum size requirements of three (3) acres; minimum contributing creative space sites of 25 percent of total sites in district; and review from the Housing Department and Economic Development Department. 2. Defines the following land uses as Creative Space uses: 1. Art Gallery; 2. Art Workshop; 3. Cocktail Lounge; 4. Cultural Services; 5. Performance Venue; 6. Personal Improvement Services; and, 7. Theater 3. Requires the following use requirements for developments in creative district combining districts: 1. Along at least 30 percent of building frontage along the principal street, the building must be reserved for affordable creative space uses in ground-floor spaces; 1 C20-2023-026 2. At least 25 percent of ground floor gross leasable area in the building must be dedicated to affordable creative space; and, 3. Development must comply with protections consistent with Existing Non- …
Affordability Impact Statement 2024 International Residential Code & Local Amendments Date: 7/1/2024 Proposed Regulation The proposed adoption of the 2024 International Residential Code (IRC) and associated local amendments. These codes would replace the current 2021 IRC and corresponding local amendments. The IRC is a model code published by International Code Council (ICC), a non-profit entity with a robust democratic process for weighing the costs and benefits of code changes. The Development Services Department has the stated goal of minimizing the number of 2024 local amendments to the IRC and deferring to the model codes whenever possible. When amendments are made it is generally because they are mandated by council, responding to business needs, clarifying language, and improving the City’s Insurance Services Office (ISO) rating. Land Use/Zoning Impacts on Housing Costs The proposed changes would likely have a neutral impact on housing costs via land use and zoning. Impact on Development Cost The proposed changes would likely have a neutral impact on development costs. 2024 Model Code Update: The University of Florida researched the cost impact of updating from the 2023 Florida Building Codes to the 2024 International Codes (Issa et al. 2024).1 The 2023 Florida Building Code adopts the 2021 IRC as one of its model codes, so it may be a helpful baseline to understand the overall cost impact of the changes from the 2021 IRC to the 2024 IBC. The State of Florida does adopt amendments to the model codes, but they have the closest available comparison to understand the cost impacts of adopting the 2024 IBC. The University of Florida study models the adoption of the 2024 International Codes on seven different building types, including small office, retail, primary school, small hotel, mid-rise apartment, 1-story residence, and 2-story residence. The average net change in cost estimate between all the building types is +0.45% according to their report. The IRC applies to “detached one- and two- family dwellings and townhouses not more than three stories above grade plane in height” (see Section R101.2 of the IRC), so the 1-story and 2-story residences from the Issa et al. report are the most informative cost impact models.2 The Issa et al. report estimates 1-story residences will be +10% more expensive to build and 2-story residences will be +16% more expensive to build, with both increases due to National Electrical Code (NEC) changes rather than IRC changes. Local Amendments: The most …
Affordability Impact Statement 2024 International Building Code & Local Amendments Date: 6/25/2024 Proposed Regulation The proposed adoption of the 2024 International Building Code (IBC) and local amendments would replace the current 2021 IBC and corresponding local amendments. The IBC is a model code published by International Code Council, a non-profit entity with a robust democratic process for weighing the costs and benefits of code changes. Most of the changes to the local amendments simplify or streamline code regulation and interpretation. The most impactful local amendments are likely the new requirements for natural light in living spaces and the reduction of required egress stairways in apartment buildings up to five-stories. Land Use/Zoning Impacts on Housing Costs The proposed changes would have a neutral impact on housing costs via land use and zoning. 2024 IBC and local amendments will update Austin’s land development code to reflect the most current standards. Keeping building codes up to date helps to ensure consistency with other jurisdictions and appropriate consideration of newer building materials/practices, such as mass timber. Impact on Development Cost The proposed changes would likely have a neutral impact on development costs overall. The 2024 IBC is a model code that makes incremental changes to improve building standards. Some changes raise the cost of construction in the interest of improving factors such as safety, accessibility, and code consistency. Other code changes decrease costs through means such as eliminating unnecessary requirements, providing clarification, or allowing greater design flexibility. The wider cost benefits of improved building safety, resilience, consideration of newer technology, and consistency with other jurisdictions’ building codes can counterbalance immediate building cost increases as well. 2024 Model Code Update: Research from the University of Florida is currently underway to evaluate the cost impact of updating from the 2023 Florida Building Codes to the 2024 International Codes (Issa et al. 2024).1 The 2023 Florida Building Code adopts the 2021 IBC as its model, so it may be a fair baseline to understand the overall cost impact of the changes from the 2021 IBC to the 2024 IBC. The State of Florida does adopt amendments to the model codes, but they have the closest available comparison to understand the cost impacts of adopting the 2024 IBC. The University of Florida study models the adoption of the 2024 International Codes on seven different building types, including small office, retail, primary school, small hotel, mid-rise apartment, 1-story residence, …
PROPOSED IBC 2024 CODE V1, DRAFT SUBJECT TO ADDITIONAL CHANGES AN ORDINANCE REPEALING AND REPLACING DIVISION 1 OF ARTICLE 1 OF CITY CODE CHAPTER 25‐12 RELATING TO THE INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE; REPEALING AND REPLACING ARTICLE 10 OF CITY CODE CHAPTER 25‐12 RELATING TO THE INTERNATIONAL EXISTING BUILDING CODE; AND CREATING OFFENSES. BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: PART 1. City Code Chapter 25‐12 (Technical Codes) is amended to repeal and replace Division 1 of Article 1 (Building Code) to read: DIVISION 1. INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE AND LOCAL AMENDMENTS § 25‐12‐1 INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE. (A) The International Building Code, 2021 2024 Edition, published by the International Code Council ("2021 2024 International Building Code") is adopted and incorporated by reference into this section with the deletions in Subsection (B) and the amendments in Section 25‐12‐3 (Local Amendments to the International Building Code). (B) The following provisions of the 20241 International Building Code are deleted. 414.1.3305.2.3 503.1.4 plus subsections 308.2.3 Chapter 9 308.2.4 1612 plus subsections 427.6 2901.1503.1.4 1108.6.4.2 1301.1 3102.5Chapter 9 103 plus subsections Table 1004.5308.3 3201.11008.2.1 1507.8 plus subsections 1507.9 plus subsections 1607.8.2 1612 plus subsections 2901.1 2902.2 2902.6 3102.5 3201.1 3202.1 Table 2901.1 Footnote (e) 1010.1.2308.3.1.1 1010.3.3 308.3.2 3202.1 1009.3 3202.3.41010.1.2 1102.1308.5 1204 plus subsections 308.5.1 1301.1 308.5.3 1507.8 plus subsections 308.5.4 1507.9 plus subsections 310.2 1607.8.2310.4.1 406.4.3 1010.2.7 1010.3.3 1101.2 1102.1 1108.6.1.2 1108.6.2.2.2 1108.6.2.3.2 1108.6.3 Page 1 of 19 101.4.1 101.4.2 101.4.3 104.32.1 105.1.1 105.2 105.5 107.2.6 110.3 112.3 113 plus subsections 305.2 305.2.2 Table 1004.5 414.1.3 (C) The following definition is deleted from Section 202.2.1 (General Definitions) of the 2021 International Building Code: (C) The city clerk shall file a copy of the 20241 International Building Code with the official ordinances of FOSTER CARE FACILITIES. (B) the City. § 25‐12‐2 CITATIONS TO THE BUILDING CODE. In the City Code, "Building Code" means the 20241 International Building Code adopted in Section 25‐12‐1 (International Building Code) as amended by Section 25‐12‐3 (Local Amendments to the International Building Code). In this article, "this code" means the Building Code. § 25‐12‐3 LOCAL AMENDMENTS TO THE INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE. Each provision in this section is a substitute for the identically numbered provision deleted in Section 25‐12‐ 1(B) (International Building Code) or is an addition to the 20241 International Building Code. [A] 101.4.1 Gas. The provisions of the International Fuel Gas Code and the Plumbing Code shall apply …
PROPOSED IRC 2024 CODE V1, DRAFT SUBJECT TO ADDITIONAL CHANGES Section R101.1 Section R101.2 Section R104.10.1 Section R105.2 Section R105.3.1.1 Section R106.1.4 Table R301.2 Section R105.3.2 Section R322.1 Section R322.1.4 Section R322.1.4.1 Section R322.1.4.2 Section R322.1.5 Section R322.2 Section R301.2.4 Section R322.2.1 Section R306 Section R322.2.2 Section R322.2.3 Section R322.2.5 Section R322.2.6 Part IV BAAE107 & subsections Section R320 & subsections § 25-12-241 INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL CODE. (A) The International Residential Code for One- and Two-Family Dwellings, 20214 2024 Edition, published by the International Code Council ("20214 2024 International Residential Code") and Appendices AC, BA, BB, AE, BFAH, AJ, AQ, BIAR, BJAS, BKAU, BM, and BOAW are adopted and incorporated by reference into this section with the deletions in Subsections (B), (C), and (D) and the amendments in Section 25-12-243 (Local Amendments to the International Residential Code). (B) The following provisions of the 2024 International Residential Code are deleted (C) Except for P2904, Part VII (Plumbing) of the 2024 International Residential Code is deleted (D) The following definition is deleted from R202 (Definitions) of the 2024 International Residential Code: HEIGHT, BUILDING (E) The city clerk shall file a copy of the 2024 International Residential Code with the official ordinances of the City. Source: Ord. No. 20170406-048 , Pt. 1, 7-5-17; Ord. No. 20210603-054 , Pt. 1, 9-1-21. § 25-12-243 LOCAL AMENDMENTS TO THE INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL CODE. Each provision in this section is a substitute for the identically numbered provision deleted in Section 25-12- 241 (B), (C), and (D) (International Residential Code) or is an addition to the 20241 International Residential Code. R101.2 Scope. The provisions of this code shall apply to the construction, alteration, movement, enlargement, replacement, repair, equipment, use and occupancy, location, removal and demolition of detached one- and two- family dwellings and townhouses not more than three stories above grade plane in height with a separate means of egress and their accessory structures not more than three stories above grade plane in height. Exception: The following shall be permitted to be constructed in accordance with this code where provided with an automatic sprinkler system complying with Section P2904: 1. Live/work units located in townhouses and complying with the requirements of Section 508.5 of the International Building Code. Page 1 of 9 2. 3. 4. 5. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Owner-occupied lodging houses with five or fewer guestrooms. A care facility with six or fewer persons receiving …
2024 International Building Code & International Residential Code Adoption Amendment: 2024 Technical Code Adoption- International Building Code & International Residential Code Planning Commission Date: August 13., 2024 Description: The purpose of this report is for recommendation of the 2024 technical code adoption of the 2024 International Building and International Residential Code. Development Services is purposing the adoption of the 2024 International Residential Code (IRC) and International Building Code (IBC). DSD Engagement team has conducted public engagement for both the IRC and IBC, which are currently open for public input from June 25 through July 24. This engagement pertains to the adoption of the 2024 editions of the technical codes, including proposed local amendments. The 2024 editions of the technical codes are scheduled for adoption by the City Council on October 24, 2024, with implementation slated for March 1, 2025. On May 3, 2024, resolution # 20240502-094 was approved by the council. Summary of Proposed Code Adoption: Adopting the most recent codes helps protect the health, safety and welfare of Austin residents by, • Responding to new findings from building science research, field experience, or changes in community expectations • Responding to building performance assessments following catastrophic events to • increase resilience in new structures Introducing new and innovative technologies and construction methods Aligning with other current accepted codes and standards Staff Recommendation: Staff recommend approval of the 2024 IBC and IRC. Board and Commission Actions On July 24, 2024, There is a scheduled meeting with the Building and Fire Board of Appeals to present the International Building Code (IBC) and International Residential Code (IRC). Additionally, the Planning Commission is set to convene on August 13, 2024. City Council Action May 3RD, Council approved resolution # 20240502-094 Single Stair Resolution Attached: 2024 IRC Redline 2024 IBC Redline 7/1/2024 Single Stair Memo IBC Affordability Impact Statement IRC Affordability Impact Statement Ordinance Number: N/A City Staff: Todd Wilcox- Building Official, Jessica Lopez Phone: Jessica Lopez 512-978-4661 Todd Wilcox 512-974-1681 Email: Jessica.lopez@austintexas.gov / Todd.Wilcox@austintexas.gov 7/1/2024
M E M O R A N D U M TO: Mayor and Council Members THROUGH: Veronica Briseño, Assistant City Manager FROM: José G. Roig, Development Services Director Chief Joel Baker, Aus�n Fire Chief Chief Robert Luckritz, EMS Chief, Aus�n Travis County EMS DATE: June 26, 2024 SUBJECT: Resolu�on No. 20240502-094 Staff Update - Single Stairway Provisions for Mul�family Developments Up to Five-Stories We want to provide all of you with a mul�-departmental recommenda�on on Resolu�on No. 20240502-094 which proposes an amendment to the 2024 Interna�onal Building Code (IBC) allowing a single stairway for mul�family developments up to five stories. Technical code and first responder experts from the Development Services Department (DSD), Aus�n Fire Department (AFD), and Aus�n/Travis County Emergency Medical Services (ATCEMS) reviewed Aus�n’s single stairway amendment and found significant poten�al safety risks to occupants and first responders were we to amend the Code. As a result, staff recommends that the City of Aus�n con�nue to allow the model na�onal codes to set minimum standards for construc�on in Aus�n, thereby maintaining two means of egress for mul�family developments. Safety Concerns Construc�ng a single stairway --as opposed to two separate stairways-- for a five-story building poses escape hazards for occupants during fire, ac�ve shooter, severe weather, or large-scale emergencies. The following points highlight primary safety concerns: • Occupant Risk Considera�ons – Fire-loss data, some�mes cited by proponents of single stairway design, suggests that such an approach poses a low risk to occupants. While the probability of a fire is low, the consequences of a fire with a single stairway design make this an inherent risk. The na�onal standard set in the model code manda�ng two staircases reflects the increased likelihood of significant injury and mass casual�es in limi�ng occupants to a single exit in the event of a fire or other emergency. • Subject Mater Expert Findings – A na�onal proposal to permit mid-rise buildings to be served by a single exit stairway was reviewed and overwhelmingly rejected by the Interna�onal Code Page 1 of 4 Council (ICC) Technical Commitee, ci�ng tes�mony from many na�onal safety experts about the dangers it would pose to occupants and first responders. • Hindered Evacua�on Tac�cs – AFD employs evacua�on tac�cs by designa�ng one stairwell for evacua�on and the second stairwell for firefigh�ng opera�ons. Elimina�ng a stairwell may lead to unsafe exposure of fire condi�ons to occupants and cause counterflow and conges�on with occupants …
PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES TUESDAY, JULY 9, 2024 The Planning Commission convened in a regular meeting on Tuesday, July 9, 2024, at Austin City Hall, Boards and Commission Room, 1101, 301 West Second Street, Austin, TX. Commissioner Anderson called the Commission Meeting to order at 6:11 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Greg Anderson Nadia Barrera-Ramirez Adam Haynes Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Awais Azhar Grayson Cox Ryan Johnson Felicity Maxwell Jennifer Mushtaler Danielle Skidmore Alice Woods Commissioners absent: Claire Hempel Patrick Howard Alberta Phillips Ex-Officio Members in Attendance: Jessica Cohen Candace Hunter PUBLIC COMMUNICATION None. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Planning Commission regular meeting on June 11, 2024, and June 25, 2024. The minutes from the meeting of 06/11/2024 were approved and the minutes from the meeting on 06/25/2024 were postponed to the meeting on 07/23/2024 on the consent agenda on Vice Chair Azhar’s motion, Commissioner Maxwell’s second, on a 7-3 vote. Those voting aye were Vice Chair Azhar and Commissioners Anderson, Haynes, Johnson, Maxwell, Skidmore, and Woods. Those voting nay were Commissioners Cox, Barrera- Ramirez, and Mushtaler. Chair Hempel, Commissioners Howard and Phillips were absent. PUBLIC HEARINGS Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: 2. Plan Amendment: NPA-2023-0010.02 - East 2nd Street - 2300 Block; District 3 Location: 109, 111, 113 Mildred Street and 2305, 2307 E. 2nd Street (Unit A), 2307 E. 2nd Street (Unit B), 2311 E. 2nd Street, Lady Bird Lake Watershed Owner/Applicant: Patrica Ann Pope; LaFayette 2109, LLC; and Isdale Investments, LLC; and Emily Kolb Isdale Armbrust & Brown, PLLC (Michael Whellan) Single Family to Mixed Use land use Recommended Maureen Meredith, 512-974-2695, maureen.meredith@austintexas.gov Planning Department The motion to approve Staff’s postponement request to July 23, 2024, was approved on the consent agenda on Vice Chair Azhar’s motion, Commissioner Maxwell’s second, on a 7-3 vote. Those voting aye were Vice Chair Azhar and Commissioners Anderson, Haynes, Johnson, Maxwell, Skidmore, and Woods. Those voting nay were Commissioners Cox, Barrera-Ramirez, and Mushtaler. Chair Hempel and Commissioners Howard and Phillips were absent. 3. Rezoning: Location: C14-2024-0027 - East Cesar Chavez-2300 Block; District 3 2300-2328 East Cesar Chavez Street; 2305-2317 East 2nd Street; 109-113 Mildred Street, Lady Bird Lake Watershed Owner/Applicant: Patricia Ann Pope; LaFayette 2109, LLC; Isdale Investments, LLC; Agent: Request: Isdale Emily Kolb; 2324-ECC ARC LLC; 2400 ECC ARC LLC; 2317 E 2nd-ARC LLC Armbrust & Brown, PLLC (Michael Whellan) SF-3-NP, CS-CO-MU-NP, CS-CO-MU-NP, LO-NP, and LO-CO- …
MEMORANDUM Date: To: CC: Reference: August 9, 2024 Aditya Jatar, P.E., BOE Consulting Services Danielle Morin AICP., Julie Apagya Bonney Transportation and Public Works Department Oak Creek Village Zoning Transportation Analysis (ZTA) Final Memo (C14-2023-0047) The Transportation & Public Works Department (TPW) has reviewed the June 27, 2024 “Oak Creek Village” Zoning Transportation Analysis, prepared by BOE Consulting Services. The proposed site includes a Mid-Rise Multi-Family Housing development with 495 dwelling units, located at 2302 Durwood Street in Austin, 78704, Texas (see Figure 1 below). The project will be constructed in two phases and is anticipated to be completed by 2026. To facilitate access to the surrounding roadway network, the development proposes two driveways: Driveway A (existing) on Durwood Street and Driveway B (new) on South 1st Street. These access points are depicted in Figure 1 below. Figure 1: Site Location Adjacent Roadway Characteristics: The site will connect to West Oltorf Street and South 1st Street. Below is a summary of the current conditions around the site: Durwood Street: Classified as a Level 1 road in the Austin Strategic Mobility Plan (ASMP), requiring 64 feet of right-of-way (ROW). Currently, Durwood Street has 46 feet of ROW, with unmarked travel lanes, curbs, gutters, and sidewalks on both sides. In 2024, the average daily traffic (ADT) on Durwood Street was about 1,200 vehicles per day. Trip Generation and Traffic Analysis: Using the Institute of Transportation Engineers (ITE) Trip Generation Manual (11th Edition), the development is expected to generate 1,717 net new daily trips (unadjusted), with 158 trips during the AM peak hour and 140 trips during the PM peak hour (See Table 1 for details). Table 1: Trip Generation The 2024 ADT was estimated using traffic count data, with a 2% annual growth factor applied to project the 2026 volumes. Table 2 shows both current and projected volumes on nearby road segments. Table 2 Projected Volume Analysis The analysis indicates that the unadjusted site traffic, combined with the forecasted volume at full build-out, will exceed the typical ADT range for Durwood Street but remain within the necessary limits. A Transportation Demand Management (TDM) plan was not required as the trip count did not exceed the 2,000-trip threshold. Additionally, evaluations of ROW for adjacent roads, turn lanes for all driveways, and sight distance for the proposed new driveways were conducted. Recommendations/Conclusions: As a condition for approval for the above referenced zoning review case, …
Postponement of Case #C14-2034-0080, 5931 and 6003 1/2 Dillard Circle To: Anderson, Greg - BC <bc-Greg.Anderson@austintexas.gov> Cc: Hadri, Cynthia <Cynthia.Hadri@austintexas.gov>; Bray, Timothy <Timothy.Bray@austintexas.gov>; Matt Franklin ; Cynthia Waring ; Cathy Bartley Tony Sansevero ; Carol Olewin ; Kim At Mothers Milk Bank; Amanda Brown <amanda.brown@hdbrownconsulting.com>; Rindy Fox ; Gahl Shalev Urban Geneis.docx; The impacted residents of the Skyview Neighborhood in District 4, are requesting a postponement of Case # C14-2024-0080 on 5931 and 6003 1/2 Dillard Circle, until the developer has addressed the enclosed concerns of the residents. Because of the new DB-90 compatibility changes, this development will have a huge negative effect on the single family homes and the neighborhood adjoining the development, including a massive decrease in property values. Skyview is a 1950’s established Austin neighborhood. The residents of this lovely, diverse community are a blend of ethnicity, ages, occupations, incomes, families and singles, and owners and renters. We request that you give us equal consideration as to these zoning changes, especially in how the DB-90 compatibility changes will impact our single family homes and neighborhoods. Cathy Bartley Thu 8/8/2024 12:03 PM Dear Mr. Anderson, Sincerely, Catherine Bartley 208 E Skyview, 78752 CAUTION: This is an EXTERNAL email. Please use caution when clicking links or opening attachments. If you believe this to be a malicious or phishing email, please report it using the "Report Message" button in Outlook. For any additional questions or concerns, contact CSIRT at "cybersecurity@austintexas.gov". Skyview Neighborhood Residences Following are the requests from the Skyview Neighbors that are immediately impacted by the Urban Genesis, 5931 and 6003 1/2 Dillard Circle, development. 1. Provide 35’setback from single family lot line to ensure adequate fire department and utility company access 2. No balconies or windows facing single family residences 3. No patios overlooking single family residences 4. Maximum height of 25 foot along single family lot line and tier up to 70 foot height along Dillard Circle side of apartment (See Compatibility Buffer Section 25-8-700) 5. Provide off site parking plans. No parking along single family lots 6. Provide Drainage plan showing retention ponds and type of construction. Make drainage ponds aesthetic and usable by pets and pedestrians 7. Provide adequate pet relief areas that are not along single family lots. Put pet relief areas along 8. Exterior lighting along single family lots should be hooded or shielded and not penetrate into railroad track single family lots …
August 9, 2024 City of Austin Planning Commission Attn: Nicole Corona 301 W. 2nd Street Austin, TX 78701 Cc: Beverly Villela, Staff Liaison Jessica Cotsonas, OTX Designs Re: C14-2024-0088 – Zoning Change Request for 1907 Forestglade Dr. Dear Ms. Corona: I am writing on behalf of the South Menchaca Neighborhood Plan Contact Team to express support for a zoning change at 1907 Forestglade Dr. Our contact team met with the applicants to discuss the request and voted unanimously to support the change from SF-3-NP to LO-MU-NP. Please note that the Contact Team’s support is specific to this case and does not establish a precedent for any future zoning change requests. We agree with the requesters’ argument that the change will not disrupt the character or appearance of the neighborhood. Granting this change will allow OTX Designs to configure their building appropriately for office use, enabling them to occupy the building productively long-term. We ask the Planning Commission to support this request and approve the requested zoning change. Thank you for your time and service to our city. Respectfully, Susan Schorn, Secretary South Menchaca Neighborhood Plan Contact Team
RE: C814-82-00601 (83) Lake Austin Commons PUD Amendment Amanda Hendrix < Fri 8/2/2024 1:46 PM To: Tomko, Jonathan < > > External Email - Exercise Caution Funny ming – Client just called me back. We will not oppose the neighborhood’s postponement request. Thank you and have a great weekend! Amanda Hendrix From: Tomko, Jonathan < Sent: Friday, August 2, 2024 1:40 PM To: Amanda Hendrix < Subject: Re: C814-82-00601 (83) Lake Aus n Commons PUD Amendment Ok, thank you. > From: Amanda Hendrix < Sent: Friday, August 2, 2024 1:38 PM To: Tomko, Jonathan < Subject: RE: C814-82-00601 (83) Lake Aus n Commons PUD Amendment > > External Email - Exercise Caution S ll trying to get a hold of the client. Will let you know as soon as I know. > > From: Tomko, Jonathan < Sent: Friday, August 2, 2024 1:35 PM To: Amanda Hendrix < Subject: Re: C814-82-00601 (83) Lake Aus n Commons PUD Amendment Amanda, Please let me know if the applicant is in agreement with this neighborhood postponement request on this case to the 9/10 PC or not. Thank you, Jonathan > From: donna osborn < Sent: Thursday, August 1, 2024 11:55 AM To: Tomko, Jonathan < Cc: Amanda Hendrix < < Subject: C814-82-00601 (83) Lake Aus n Commons PUD Amendment >; > > < >; Sheila Lyon External Email - Exercise Caution Hello Jonathan, OWANA would like to request a postponement to scheduled Planning Commission hearing of the Lake Austin PUD Amendment from August 13th to September 10, 2024 for the following reasons: 1. We are unsatisfied with the results of the sound study provided by Austin Pickleball Ranch and are in the process of contracting a sound study by a national pickleball acoustical engineering firm Pickleball Sound Mitigation. (https://pickleballsound.com/) They have given us a time frame for a deliverable study around the week of August 25th and we would need time to assess their findings and discuss the results with them. Also, Mr. Unetich or Mr. Van Scoyk will be calling in to the Planning Commission hearing to speak on OWANA's behalf. 2. We have been patient with the applicant's response to our requests and have unfortunately spent an inordinate amount of time discussing pickleball noise and lighting remediation. The tenant, Austin Pickleball Ranch, was not only slow to respond to requests for action, they were operating illegally without proper zoning or obtaining a building permit. Permitting would …
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CITY CODE CHAPTER 25-2 TO CREATE AND ESTABLISH REGULATIONS FOR A DENSITY BONUS CREATIVE SPACES DISTRICT. BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: PART 1. Subsection (F) of City Code Section 25-2-32 (Zoning Districts and Map Codes) is amended to add a new combining district to read: (F) Combining districts and map codes are as follows: (24) density bonus creative spaces …… DBCS PART 2. City Code Section 25-2-181 (Density Bonus Combining District Purpose) is amended to add a new Subsection (D) to read: § 25-2-181 DENSITY BONUS COMBINING DISTRICT PURPOSE. (D) DBCS Combining District allows for resiliency and prosperity for centers of art and live music while encouraging affordable creative spaces in new developments. PART 3. Article 2, Subchapter B of City Code Chapter 25-2 (Zoning) is amended to add a new Division 7 to read: Division 7. – Density Bonus Creative Space Districts. § 25-2-451 DEFINITIONS. In this division, CREATIVE SPACE means a use described in Chapter 25-2 (Zoning) that allows one or more of the following occupancies: (1) art gallery; (2) art workshop; (3) cocktail lounge; (4) cultural services: (5) performance venue; (6) personal improvement services; or 8/9/2024 9:41 AM DB Creative Spaces Combining District Page 1 of 8 COA Law Department 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 (7) theater. (A) Application Requirements. § 25-2-452 APPLICATIONS AND CRITERIA FOR DISTRICT DESIGNATION. (1) The Land Use Commission may consider no more than a total of three applications per month for density bonus creative space (DBCS) combining district zoning. (2) An application to zone an area as a density bonus creative space (DBCS) combining district zoning must demonstrate that the area satisfies the criteria for designation and include the information required by the director of the Economic Development Department. (3) An applicant must submit proposed supplemental standards as described in Section 25-2-454 (District Designation Ordinance and Designation on Zoning Map) as part of an application to zone an area as density bonus creative spaces (DBCS) combining district. (B) The council may zone an area that is at least three acres …
Via Electronic Submittal Lauren Middleton-Pratt City of Austin Planning and Housing Department 1000 E 11th St. Austin, TX 78702 Dear Mrs. Middleton-Pratt: Re: Rezoning request for 4705 & 4505 Menchaca Rd (Revised); TCAD Parcel 509246 (the “Property”) As representatives of the owner of the above stated Property, we respectfully submit an application for rezoning. The Property is located at 4507 & 4505 Menchaca Rd and is currently undeveloped. We are requesting to rezone the Property from Limited Office-Neighborhood Plan (LO-NP) to Neighborhood Commercial-Neighborhood Plan (LR-NP) . The purpose of the rezoning is to allow for the development of a coffee shop. The original request was for a coffee shop with an accessory drive-thru facility. After discussion with staff and the community, we have chosen not to pursue a zoning which allows for a drive-thru use by-right. A drive-thru facility is not permitted by right in the requested LR district. A Conditional Use Permit (CUP) and a public hearing process would be required to permit a drive-thru use in LR. The Property is within the South Manchaca Neighborhood Plan and designates this site as “Neighborhood Node”. As the proposed zoning aligns with the “Neighborhood Node”, a Future Land Use Map amendment is not required. The surrounding zoning is SF-3-NP to the east and west, LO-NP to the south, and LR-V-NP to the north. The surrounding uses are restaurants and commercial to the north, residential to the east, religious assembly to the south, and educational centers to the west. If you have any questions regarding this request or need additional information, please do not hesitate to contact me at your convenience. Very truly yours, Amanda Couch Brown
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: The project proposes a coffee shop with drive through. In the LR zoning district, this coffee shop use (Limited Restaurant) would be principally permitted. The drive through component requires additional and separate review and approval; a drive-through as accessory use to a Limited Restaurant in the LR base zoning district requires a Conditional Use permit. 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 C14-2024-0023 Page 2 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). 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 (an accessory use which requires a Conditional Use permit to proceed). 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 …
August 9, 2024 City of Austin Planning Commission Attn: Nicole Corona 301 W. 2nd Street Austin, TX 78701 Cc: Marcelle Boudreaux Re: C14-2024-0023 – Zoning Change Request for 4507 Menchaca Rd. Dear Ms. Corona: I am writing on behalf of the South Menchaca Neighborhood Plan Contact Team to express opposition to a requested zoning change at 4507 Menchaca Road. Our contact team met with the applicant’s representative on April 30, 2024, to discuss the request. We have since met with other neighbors and talked with some parents of children who attend Joslin Elementary, which is directly across Menchaca from the property. As a result of these discussions, we have voted unanimously to oppose the change from LO-NP to LR-NP. Please note that we have no objection to a coffee shop on this property; what we are opposed to is a drive-through coffeeshop, in a school zone, near a very busy intersection that students in our neighborhood must cross to get to or from the school. Our understanding is that the zoning change is needed in order to allow the drive-through. As the attached diagram illustrates, the entrance/exit to this proposed drive-through would be directly between the two drop-off spots for Joslin: one just south, on Menchaca, and the other just north, on Redd. Scores of students and their families use the sidewalk in front of this property every weekday morning to reach the intersection at Redd, where there is a crossing guard. Other pedestrians use this sidewalk to access the Capital Metro bus stops on Redd and Menchaca at the same intersection. A drive-through at this location would turn that section of sidewalk into an obstacle course for pedestrians, as they attempt to navigate sidewalks that cars are repeatedly crossing in both directions as they enter and exit the drive-through. A coffeeshop can be expected to be busiest in the morning, and in fact the developer has told us they expect the business will be dependent on commuter traffic. This is precisely the time when children are using the sidewalk to get to school. Moreover, drive-through users would be distracted by the heavy traffic on Menchaca during the morning hours. Traffic on this section of road, which is immediately south of the Menchaca/Hwy 71-BenWhite intersection, is always backed up during the morning commute, and northbound drivers already face multiple distractions and hazards as they attempt to change lanes to turn …
GOVALLE/JOHNSTON TERRACE NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN CONTACT TEAM “Strength Through Unity” August 7, 2024 The Govalle/Johnston Terrace Neighborhood Plan Contact Team continues to oppose the DB90 zoning category proposals to include the new iteration proposing to “conserve and create” live music and creative space bonuses in exchange for degradation of our neighborhoods. In particular, we oppose the conditions that allow developers to pay a fee in-lieu of providing affordable housing on site, adding 30 feet of to the maximum base zoning in areas not designated as opportunity corridors, and the exemptions from minimum site area requirements, maximum building coverage, minimum side, interior yard, and front yard setbacks. We also oppose the modifications and exemptions to set compatibility standards, conditional overlays, and restrictive covenants. We continue to request and support a moratorium on DB-90 until a review of cumulative impacts can be conducted including impacts to the city’s commitment to anti-displacement measures, community-wide benefits, the natural environment of affected neighborhoods, and strain on utilities and natural resources. The Govalle/Johnston Terrace Neighborhood Plan Contact Team Requests a Moratorium on DB90 Zoning Changes Impacting Neighborhoods. Properties requesting DB90 rezoning between February 29, 2024 and July 10, 2024: 6400 FM 969; 5210 Bruning Avenue; 704 E 53rd Street; 5301 Martin Avenue; 803-809 Tirado Street; 2600 E Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard; 1103 W 24h St; 714 Turtle Creek Blvd; 830 and 838 Airport Blvd and 917 and 923 Shady Ln; 7320 Burnet Road; 2002 Manor Road; 2800 South Lamar; 5931 Dillard Circle; 2313, 2315, 2407, 2413 Thornton Rd; 3117-3121 E. 12th Street; 2900 Oak Springs; 1809 W 35th; 1100-1218 E 51st St; 1101-1205, 1209, 1215 E 52nd St; 5121 Cameron Rd; 5106-5114 Lancaster Ct; 2709 South Lamar Blvd; 821 Woodward; 8200 & 8300 North Mopac; 3800, 3808, 3810 N IH 35 Svrd SB; 1015, 1017 E 38th 1/2 St; 1014, 1016 E 38th St; 1015 E 38th St; 3703 Harmon Ave; 5725 W US Hwy 290 EB; 3020 East Cesar Chavez Street; 2001, 2003, 2005, and 2007 S. Lamar; 4302 S Congress Avenue; 8501 S. 1st Street; 5200 E 5th Street; 4005 and 4009 Banister Lane; 1500 W Stassney Lane; 2105 South Congress Avenue; 8400 - 8412 S Congress Ave (even numbers only); 108 Ralph Ablanedo Dr; and 2706 Gonzales and 2730 E 7th Street. Candace Fox Govalle/Johnston Neighborhood Plan Contact Team
