PLANNING COMMISSION August 25, 2020 MINUTES The Planning Commission convened in a meeting on August 25, 2020 via videoconference (http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live) Chair Kenny called the Commission Meeting to order at 6:04 p.m. Commission Members in Attendance: Greg Anderson Awais Azhar Yvette Flores Claire Hempel Patrick Howard Fayez Kazi – Vice-Chair Conor Kenny – Chair Carmen Llanes Pulido Robert Schneider James Shieh Patricia Seeger Todd Shaw Jeffrey Thompson Absent: Ann Teich – Ex-Officio Don Leighton-Burwell – 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. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of August 11, 2020. Motion to approve the minutes of August 11, 2020 was approved on the consent agenda on the motion by Commissioner Azhar, seconded by Commissioner Schneider on a vote 13-0. B. PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. Plan Amendment: Location: NPA-2020-0017.02 - 902 Morrow St; District 7 902, 904 Morrow Street, Waller Creek Watershed; Crestview / Wooten Combined (Crestview) NP Area Owner/Applicant: Vineway, LLC (Tyler McReynolds) Thrower Design (A. Ron Thrower) Agent: Single Family to Multifamily Request: Staff Rec.: Recommended Maureen Meredith, 512-974-2695, Staff: maureen.meredith@austintexas.gov Planning and Zoning Department Motion to grant Neighborhood’s request for postponement of this item to October 13, 2020 was approved on the consent agenda on the motion by Commissioner Azhar, seconded by Commissioner Schneider on a vote 12-0. Commissioner Shieh recused due to a conflict of interest; owner of property near subject address. 2. Rezoning: Location: C14-2020-0047 - 902 Morrow St; District 7 902, 904 Morrow Street, Waller Creek Watershed; Crestview / Wooten Combined (Crestview) NP Area Owner/Applicant: Vineway, LLC (Tyler McReynolds) Thrower Design (A. Ron Thrower) Agent: Request: SF-3-NP to MF-1-NP Staff Rec.: Recommended Mark Graham, 512-974-3574, mark.graham@austintexas.gov Staff: Planning and Zoning Department Motion to grant Neighborhood’s request for postponement of this item to October 13, 2020 was approved on the consent agenda on the motion by Commissioner Azhar, seconded by Commissioner Schneider on a vote 13-0. Commissioner Shieh recused due to a conflict of interest; owner of property near subject address. 3. Plan Amendment: Location: NPA-2019-0003.01 - David Chapel Missionary Baptist Church; District 1 2201, 2203, 2205, 2207, …
Planning Commission: August 11, 2020 NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN AMENDMENT REVIEW SHEET DATE FILED: March 18, 2020 (Out-of-Cycle) NEIGHORHOOD PLAN: Southeast Combined (Southeast) CASE#: NPA-2020-0014.01 PROJECT NAME: 7135 E. Ben White Boulevard PC DATE: July 28, 2020 ADDRESS: 7135 E. Ben White Blvd. SVRD EB DISTRICT AREA: 2 SITE AREA: 18.068 acres OWNER/APPLICANT: AGENT: Smith Robertson, LLC (David Hartman) CASE MANAGER: Maureen Meredith STAFF EMAIL: Maureen.meredith@austintexas.gov TYPE OF AMENDMENT: Change in Future Land Use Designation Jill Dorough Houghton, Trustee From: Industry Base District Zoning Change To: Multifamily PHONE: (512) 974-2695 Related Zoning Case: C14-2020-0042 From: LI-NP To: MF-4-NP NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN ADOPTION DATE: October 10, 2002 PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: August 11, 2020 – (Pending) July 28, 2020 – Approved on the consent agenda to postpone to the August 11, 2020 hearing at the request of staff. [F. Kazi – 1st; J. Thompson – 2nd] Vote: 12 – 0. [C. Hempel absent]. 1 NPA-2020-0014.01 1 of 29B-01 Planning Commission: August 11, 2020 STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Not recommended for Multifamily land use as requested by the Applicant. BASIS FOR STAFF’S RECOMMENDATION: The applicant proposes to change the future land use map from Industry to Multifamily with an associated zoning change to build a large multifamily development in an area primarily zoned for industrial uses. Although the land uses are primarily Industry, there is a 56 acres tract of land to the west that is zoned CS- MU, which would allow for residential uses. Adding the opportunity for more residential uses to an area designated as a Jobs Center in the Imagine Austin Comprehensive Plan and in an area designated in the Southeast Combined Neighborhood Plan for commercial and industrial uses is not supported by staff. Below are sections of the Southeast Combined Neighborhood Plan that does not support the applicant’s request. 2 2 of 29B-01 Planning Commission: August 11, 2020 Below is the map that shows the property is located within a Jobs Center as identified in Imagine Austin Comprehensive Plan. Job Centers - Job centers accommodate those businesses not well-suited for residential or environmentally- sensitive areas. These centers take advantage of existing transportation infrastructure such as arterial roadways, freeways, or the Austin-Bergstrom International airport. LAND USE DESCRIPTIONS EXISTING LAND USE ON THE PROPERTY Industry - Areas reserved for manufacturing and related uses that provide employment but are generally not compatible with other areas with lower intensity use. Industry includes general warehousing, manufacturing, research and development, …
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET DISTRICT: 2 CASE: C14-2020-0042 – 7135 E. Ben White Blvd ZONING FROM: LI-NP ADDRESS: 7135 East Ben White Boulevard Service Road Eastbound SITE AREA: 18.068 acres PROPERTY OWNER: Jill Dorough Houghton, TO: MF-4-NP Trustee AGENT: Smith Robertson LLP (David Hartman) CASE MANAGER: Wendy Rhoades (512-974-7719, wendy.rhoades@austintexas.gov) STAFF RECOMMENDATION: The Staff recommendation is to deny the Applicant’s request for multi-family residence- moderate-high density-neighborhood plan (MF-4-NP) combining district zoning. For a summary of the basis of Staff’s recommendation, see pages 2 - 3. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: August 11, 2020: July 28, 2020: APPROVED A POSTPONEMENT REQUEST BY THE APPLICANT TO AUGUST 11, 2020 [F. KAZI; J. THOMPSON – 2ND] (12-0) C. HEMPEL – ABSENT CITY COUNCIL ACTION: August 27, 2020: ORDINANCE NUMBER: ISSUES: The Applicant would like to discuss the Staff recommendation. PAZ Staff hosted a virtual meeting with the Applicant and the Southeast Combined Neighborhood Plan Contact Team on Wednesday, June 24th. The Contact Team has provided a letter of support for the proposed rezoning and related NPA cases. Please refer to the attached correspondence. CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: The subject unplatted tract contains one vacant residence and is located on the East Ben White Boulevard frontage road. It has had limited industrial services – neighborhood plan B-021 of 15 (LI-NP) district zoning since Council approval of the Southeast Combined Neighborhood Plan Rezonings in October 2002 (C14-02-0128.03 – Tract 67). Carson Creek extends through the south portion of the property. There is a commercial / industrial park to the east (LI-NP), a data center within the Met Center development and fronts on Metro Center Drive to the south (LI-NP), and a hotel and an office building to the west on Caseybridge Court and manufactured home sales further west (CS-MU-CO-NP; LI-CO-NP). Please refer to Exhibits A (Zoning Map) and A-1 (Aerial View). The Applicant proposes to rezone the property to the multifamily residence – moderate-high density – neighborhood plan (MF-4-NP) and construct up to 375 apartment units in a garden style development and a mix of 2, 3 and 4-story buildings. Under the MF-4-NP district, the maximum height is 60 feet. The Applicant also intends to dedicate 16.6 acres of parkland to the City along Carson Creek. Please refer to the attached correspondence. BASIS FOR RECOMMENDATION 1. The proposed zoning should be consistent with the purpose statement of the district sought. Applicant’s request: The multi-family residence – …
Conor Kenny, Chair Planning Commission Members MEMORANDUM ************************************************************************ TO: FROM: DATE: RE: NPA-2019-0003.01– David Chapel Missionary Baptist Church 2201, 2203, 2207, 2211, 2301 E. Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd 1805 and 1807 Ferdinand St. 1803 and 1807 Chestnut Ave. Staff Postponement Request Maureen Meredith, Senior Planner Planning and Zoning Department August 4, 2020 ************************************************************************ Staff requests a postponement of the above-referenced plan amendment case from the August 11, 2020 Planning Commission hearing to the September 17, 2020 hearing date to allow time for the submission and review of the associated zoning case. The postponement request was made in a timely manner and meets the Planning Commission’s policy. Attachment: Map of property location 1 1 of 2B-03 2 2 of 2B-03
M E M O R A N D U M Conor Kenny, Chair Planning Commission Members Maureen Meredith, Senior Planner Planning and Zoning Department August 4, 2020 TO: FROM: DATE: RE: NPA-2018-0021.02 – Skyline Oltorf Mixed Use 2424 Riverside Farms Rd, 5208 & 5010 E. Oltorf Street (No associated zoning case filed at this time) Council District 3 Applicant Indefinite Postponement Request ************************************************************************ The applicant requests an indefinite postponement for the above-referenced plan amendment case. Please see the attached e-mail from Ferris Clements, with Armbrust & Brown PLLC, the agent for this case. Attachments: Email from Ferris Clements, Armbrust & Brown PLLC Map of property 1 of 3B-04 From: Ferris Clements Sent: Wednesday, July 29, 2020 2:32 PM To: Meredith, Maureen <Maureen.Meredith@austintexas.gov> Subject: RE: Expiring Indef PP: NPA-2018-0021.02_Skyline/Oltorf Thanks, Maureen. Yes – another indefinite postponement. The Applicant is continuing to work on its plans for the development. Thanks, Ferris G. Ferris Clements, III Associate Armbrust & Brown, PLLC 100 Congress Avenue, Suite 1300 Austin, Texas 78701-2744 (512) 435-2337 - Direct (512) 435-2360 - Facsimile fclements@abaustin.com www.abaustin.com THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS E-MAIL MESSAGE IS CONFIDENTIAL AND IS INTENDED ONLY FOR THE NAMED ADDRESSEE(S). THIS MESSAGE MAY BE PROTECTED BY ATTORNEY/CLIENT PRIVILEGE. IF THE READER OF THIS E-MAIL MESSAGE IS NOT AN INTENDED RECIPIENT (OR THE INDIVIDUAL RESPONSIBLE FOR THE DELIVERY OF THIS E-MAIL MESSAGE TO AN INTENDED RECIPIENT), BE ADVISED THAT ANY REUSE, DISSEMINATION, DISTRIBUTION, OR COPYING OF THIS E-MAIL MESSAGE IS PROHIBITED. IF YOU HAVE RECEIVED THIS E-MAIL MESSAGE IN ERROR, PLEASE NOTIFY THE SENDER AND DELETE THE MESSAGE. THANK YOU. 2 of 3B-04 3 of 3B-04
Planning Commission: August 11, 2020 NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN AMENDMENT REVIEW SHEET DATE FILED: March 18, 2020 (Out-of-Cycle) NEIGHORHOOD PLAN: Southeast Combined (Southeast) CASE#: NPA-2020-0014.01 PROJECT NAME: 7135 E. Ben White Boulevard PC DATE: July 28, 2020 ADDRESS: 7135 E. Ben White Blvd. SVRD EB DISTRICT AREA: 2 SITE AREA: 18.068 acres OWNER/APPLICANT: AGENT: Smith Robertson, LLC (David Hartman) CASE MANAGER: Maureen Meredith STAFF EMAIL: Maureen.meredith@austintexas.gov TYPE OF AMENDMENT: Change in Future Land Use Designation Jill Dorough Houghton, Trustee From: Industry Base District Zoning Change To: Multifamily PHONE: (512) 974-2695 Related Zoning Case: C14-2020-0042 From: LI-NP To: MF-4-NP NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN ADOPTION DATE: October 10, 2002 PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: August 11, 2020 – (Pending) July 28, 2020 – Approved on the consent agenda to postpone to the August 11, 2020 hearing at the request of staff. [F. Kazi – 1st; J. Thompson – 2nd] Vote: 12 – 0. [C. Hempel absent]. 1 NPA-2020-0014.01 1 of 29B-05 Planning Commission: August 11, 2020 STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Not recommended for Multifamily land use as requested by the Applicant. BASIS FOR STAFF’S RECOMMENDATION: The applicant proposes to change the future land use map from Industry to Multifamily with an associated zoning change to build a large multifamily development in an area primarily zoned for industrial uses. Although the land uses are primarily Industry, there is large tract of land to the east that is zoned CS-MU- MU, which would allow for residential uses. Adding the opportunity for more residential uses to an area designated as a Jobs Center in the Imagine Austin Comprehensive Plan and in an area designated in the Southeast Combined Neighborhood Plan for commercial and industrial uses is not supported by staff. Below are sections of the Southeast Combined Neighborhood Plan that does not support the applicant’s request. 2 2 of 29B-05 Planning Commission: August 11, 2020 Below is the map that shows the property is located within a Jobs Center as identified in Imagine Austin Comprehensive Plan. Job Centers - Job centers accommodate those businesses not well-suited for residential or environmentally- sensitive areas. These centers take advantage of existing transportation infrastructure such as arterial roadways, freeways, or the Austin-Bergstrom International airport. LAND USE DESCRIPTIONS EXISTING LAND USE ON THE PROPERTY Industry - Areas reserved for manufacturing and related uses that provide employment but are generally not compatible with other areas with lower intensity use. Industry includes general warehousing, manufacturing, research and development, and storage …
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET CASE: C14-2020-0026 – 1103 West 24th Street DISTRICT: 9 ZONING FROM: GO-CO-NP TO: GR-MU-V-NP ADDRESS: 1103 West 24th Street SITE AREA: 0.69 acres (30,056.00 sq. ft.) PROPERTY OWNER: Texas International Education Consortium (Robin Lerner) AGENT: Drenner Group, PC (Leah Bojo) CASE MANAGER Mark Graham (512-974-3574, mark.graham@austintexas.gov ) STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff offers an alternative recommendation 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 below. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: August 11, 2020: CITY COUNCIL ACTION: September 17, 2020: ORDINANCE NUMBER: ISSUES: Staff has received letters from individuals, neighborhood groups and institutions supporting the applicant’s proposal with conditions that they would like included in a Conditional Overlay. 1. The conditions include a list of prohibited uses: Club or Lodge, Community Recreation (private). 2. That Vertical Mixed Use (V) be excluded from the proposed zoning change. 3. That a Private Restrictive Covenant between Texas International Education Consortium (TIEC) and Caswell Heights Neighborhood Association be agreed upon to prohibit outdoor amplified sound, and any Short-Term Rentals that are not affiliated with the programs. 1 of 17B-06 C14-2020-0026 2 The letters are included in the staff report attachments. The requested rezoning requires a Neighborhood Plan Amendment (NPA). The Future Land Use Map (FLUM) shows office uses for the site and the request is for mixed use including office and residential. The current and proposed base district permit 60-foot-tall buildings, but the existing conditional overlay limits height to 35 feet on the site. The applicant requests removing the overlay. Compatibility standards will also affect building height in this case. Applicant requested vertical mixed-use building (V). Staff is not recommending (V) because the subject site in not located on a Core Transit or Future Core Transit Corridor. The Applicant would like to discuss the Staff recommendation. CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: Location The subject tract is in the West University Neighborhood, located west of the University of Texas campus. The request is to rezone the land on the southwest corner of West 24th Street and Leon Street, addressed as 1103 West 24th Street. The applicant requests rezoning approximately 0.695 acre (30,274 sq. ft.) of land from general office – conditional overlay – neighborhood plan (GO-CO-NP) combining district zoning to community commercial – mixed use – vertical mixed use building – neighborhood plan (GR-MU-V-NP) combining district zoning. …
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET CASE: C14-2020-0007– 2001 Guadalupe Street Zoning ZONING FROM: CS-NP DISTRICT: 9 TO: CS-MU-NP ADDRESS: 2001 Guadalupe Street PROPERTY OWNER: Powell-Corbett LLC (William Corbett) SITE AREA: 0.201 acres (8,755 sq. ft.) AGENT: Coats-Rose (John Joseph) CASE MANAGER: Mark Graham (512-974-3574, mark.graham@austintexas.gov ) STAFF RECOMMENDATION: The staff recommendation is to grant general commercial services – mixed use – neighborhood plan (CS-MU-NP) combining district zoning. For a summary of the basis of staff’s recommendation, see case manager comments below. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: August 11, 2020: July 28, 2020: APPROVED A POSTPONEMENT REQUEST BY APPLICANT TO AUGUST 11TH, 2020 [F. KAZI, J. THOMPSON -2ND] (12-0) with C. HEMPEL – ABSENT. June 9, 2020: TECHNICAL DIFFICULTIES WITH VIDEO, ACTION VOIDED- REQUEST TO POSTPONE TO JUNE 23, 2020. RE-NOTIFICATION REQUIRED May 26, 2020: APPROVED A POSTPONEMENT REQUEST TO JUNE 9, 2020 [C. HEMPEL, R. SCHNEIDER 2ND] (12-0) C. LLANES PULIDO – NOT PRESENT FOR PASSAGE OF THE CONSENT AGENDA. May 12, 2020: POSTPONED TO MAY 26, 2020 [C. KENNY, G. ANDERSON – 2ND] (13-0) April 28, 2020: POSTPONED TO MAY 12, 2020 [R. SCHNEIDER; P. HOWARD – 2ND] (12-0) C. LLANES PULIDO-LEFT EARLY April 14, 2020: APPROVED A POSTPONEMENT REQUEST TO APRIL 28, 2020. [R. SCHNEIDER, C. KENNY-2ND] (12-0) with C. LLANES PULIDO – ABSENT. March 10, 2020: APPROVED A POSTPONEMENT REQUEST BY APPLICANT TO APRIL 14, 2020. [J. SHIEH, R. SCHNEIDER-2ND] (11-0) A. AZHAR, P. HOWARD - ABSENT CITY COUNCIL ACTION: August 27, 2020: 1 of 49B-07 C14-2020-0007 2 July 30, 2020: APPROVED A POSTPONEMENT REQUEST BY THE STAFF TO AUGUST 27, 2020 June 11, 2020: APPROVED A POSTPONEMENT REQUEST BY THE STAFF TO JULY 30, 2020 May 21, 2020: APPROVED A POSTPONEMENT REQUEST BY THE STAFF TO JUNE 11, 2020 May 7, 2020: APPROVED A POSTPONEMENT REQUEST BY THE STAFF TO MAY 21, 2020 April 9, 2020: APPROVED A POSTPONEMENT REQUEST BY THE STAFF TO MAY 7, 2020 ORDINANCE NUMBER: ISSUES At the May 12 Planning Commission meeting, the Commission voted (13-0) to postpone the subject case to May 26 (or later if requested by applicant or staff) to get more clarity on development options available to the applicant. Staff prepared a table with five columns comparing development with the existing commercial general services – neighborhood plan (CS-NP) zoning and with University Neighborhood Overlay (UNO) and 2 types of Affordability Unlocked. The table also includes development with the …
C14-2020-0071 1 ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET CASE: C14-2020-0071 – 2108 Prather Lane Rezoning DISTRICT: 5 ZONING FROM: SF-3 TO: SF-5 ADDRESS: 2108 Prather Lane SITE AREA: 0.39 acres PROPERTY OWNER: Prather Development (Donald Wait) AGENT: Thrower Design, LLC (Ron Thrower) CASE MANAGER: Kate Clark (512-974-1237, kate.clark@austintexas.gov) STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends urban family residence (SF-5) district zoning. For a summary of the basis of staff’s recommendation, see page 2. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: August 11, 2020 Scheduled for Planning Commission CITY COUNCIL ACTION: September 3, 2020 Planned to be Scheduled for City Council ORDINANCE NUMBER: ISSUES No known issues at this time. CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: This property is approximately 0.39 acres in size and is currently developed with a single residential unit. It is located at the northeast corner of Prather Lane and Keats Drive. Adjacent to the north and east are properties zoned SF-3. Across Prather Lane to the south are properties zoned GR, SF-6 and SF-3. Across Keats Drive to the west is the Ann Richards School on a property zoned SF-3. See Exhibit A: Zoning Map and Exhibit B: Aerial Map for current conditions. 1 of 9B-08 C14-2020-0071 2 BASIS OF RECOMMENDATION: 1. The proposed zoning should be consistent with the purpose statement of the district sought. Zoning changes should promote compatibility with adjacent and nearby uses. The SF-5 base zoning district is intended for moderate density single-family residential use. In appropriate locations, limited two family, duplex, townhouse, and condominium residential uses are permitted under standards which maintain single-family neighborhood characteristics. The applicant is proposing to keep the existing structure on site and add two additional single-family homes to the property. Rezoning this property to SF-5 would be consistent with the purpose statement of the district and allow for additional housing units similar in character with the existing neighborhood. EXISTING ZONING AND LAND USES: Zoning Land Uses Site North South East West SF-3 SF-3 SF-3 SF-3 Single-family residential Single-family residential GR, SF-6, SF-3 Multifamily and single-family residential Single-family residential Educational Facility (Ann Richards School) NEIGHBORHOOD PLANNING AREA: South Lamar (Suspended) TIA: deferred until site plan submittal. WATERSHED: West Bouldin Creek (urban) OVERLAYS: ADU Approximate Area Reduced Parking, Residential Design Standards. SCHOOLS: Joslin Elementary, Covington Middle and Crockett High Schools NEIGHBORHOOD ORGANIZATIONS Austin Independent School District Austin Lost and Found Pets Austin Neighborhoods Council Bike Austin Friends of Austin Neighborhoods Homeless Neighborhood Association Neighborhood Empowerment Foundation Perry Grid …
C14-2019-0108 1 ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET DISTRICT: 5 CASE: C14-2019-0108 Parker House ZONING FROM: GO-H-NP and MF-4-H-NP TO: GO-H-NP (Tract 1) and MF-4-NP (Tract 2), as amended ADDRESS: 2404 Rio Grande Street SITE AREA: 0.3245 Acres PROPERTY OWNER/APPLICANT: 2404 Rio Grande St. LP (William Archer) AGENT: South Llano Strategies (Glen Coleman) CASE MANAGER: Heather Chaffin (512-974-2122, heather.chaffin@austintexas.gov) STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff supports the Applicant’s request to rezone the property to GO-H-NP on Tract 1 and MF-4-NP on Tract 2. For a summary of the basis of staff’s recommendation, see case manager comments on page 2. HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION ACTION/ RECOMMENDATION: May 18, 2020: TO DENY THE REMOVAL OF HISTORIC LANDMARK DESIGNATION (H-) FROM TRACT 2 (7-0). [Myer- 1st, Little- 2nd; Reed, Jacob, Koch, Papavasiliou- Absent] PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION/ RECOMMENDATION: August 11, 2020: July 28, 2020: To postpone to August 11, 2020 as requested by Planning Commission, on consent. June 23, 2020: To grant postponement to July 28, 2020 as requested by Applicant, on consent. May 26, 2020: To grant postponement to June 23, 2020 as requested by Neighborhood, on consent. CITY COUNCIL ACTION: August 11, 2020: July 30, 2020: To grant postponement to August 11, 2020 as requested by Staff, on consent June 4, 2020: To grant postponement to July 30, 2020 as requested by Staff, on consent. ORDINANCE NUMBER: 1 of 14B-09 C14-2019-0108 2 ISSUES: The Applicant proposes removing the historic landmark designation (H-) from the rear of the property (Tract 2 only) and adjusting the boundary of the MF-4 area and the GO area. This would allow redevelopment of Tract 2. No change to the base zoning district or historic landmark designation is proposed on Tract 1, where the Parker House building is located. No changes to the Parker House structure are proposed. The Applicant previously requested higher intensity-mixed use zoning on the property and has amended the request twice to reduce the intensity of the zoning requested. The current amendment to the rezoning is a result of additional research by the Applicant into the West Campus/University Neighborhood Overlay (UNO). The Applicant has determined that their land use and redevelopment goals can be achieved under UNO if the H- designation is removed from Tract 2. The Applicant proposes that the existing GO-H-NP zoning on Tract 1 extend 10 feet from the rear of the Parker House structure, and MF-4-NP for Tract 2. Staff originally recommended a 15- foot setback …
SITE PLAN REVIEW SHEET ENVIRONMENTAL VARIANCE REQUEST ONLY P.C. COMMISSION DATE: 08/11/2020 CASE: SP-2019-0253C COUNCIL DISTRICT: District 3 PROJECT NAME: Springdale Farms APPLICANT: Storybuilt ADDRESS OF SITE: 755 Springdale Road, Austin, TX 78702 COUNTY: Travis WATERSHED: Boggy Creek - Urban JURISDICTION: Full Purpose EXISTING ZONING: CS-MU-CO-NP PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT: Mixed use development along with associated improvements. DESCRIPTION OF VARIANCE: The applicant requests the following: AGENT: Jarred Corbell AREA: 4.85 acres 1. Request to vary from LDC 25-8-261 – to allow development in a Critical Water Quality Zone STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the required findings of fact have not been met. ENVIRONMENTAL BOARD ACTION: 06/03/2020: The Environmental Board voted in (8) favor for the denial of the requested variance, (1) against the denial of the requested variance, (2) absentia. ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISSION ACTION: ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW STAFF: Kristy Nguyen CASE MANAGER: Jeremy Siltala PHONE: 512-974-2945 PHONE: 512-974-3035 1 of 34B-11 ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION MOTION 20200603-006a Date: June 3, 2020 Subject: Springdale Farms, SP-2019-0253C Motion by: Kevin Ramberg Seconded by: Mary Ann Neely RATIONALE: WHEREAS, the Environmental Commission recognizes the applicant is requesting a variance from LDC 25- 8-261 to allow development in a critical water quality zone. WHEREAS, the Environmental Commission recognizes that staff does not recommend this variance, having determined that the findings of fact have not been met. THEREFORE, the Environmental Commission recommends denial of the requested variance from LDC 25- 8-261 to allow development in a critical water quality zone. VOTE 8-1 For: Smith, Neely, Coyne, Maceo, Ramberg, Guerrero, Gordon, and Bedford Against: Thompson Abstain: None Recuse: None Absent: Creel, Nill Approved By: Linda Guerrero, Environmental Commission Chair 1 2 of 34B-11 Staff Findings of Fact Variance to LDC 25-8-261 3 of 34B-11 Development Services Department Staff Recommendations Concerning Required Findings Project Name: Ordinance Standard: Watershed Protection Ordinance Variance Request: Springdale Farms SP-2019-0253C LDC 25-8-261 – to allow development in a Critical Water Quality Zone Include an explanation with each applicable finding of fact. A. Land Use Commission variance determinations from Chapter 25-8-41 of the City Code: 1. The requirement will deprive the applicant of a privilege available to owners of similarly situated property with approximately contemporaneous development subject to similar code requirements. No Approximately 3.2 acres of the 4.85 acre property are uplands and can be developed without the need for a variance from the Land Development Code. The Land Development Code does not provide an allowance for …
SITE PLAN REVIEW SHEET ENVIRONMENTAL VARIANCE REQUEST ONLY PLANNING COMMISSION DATE: August 11th, 2020 CASE: SP-2020-1025D PROJECT NAME: Boat Dock & Bulkhead APPLICANT: Meredith Dreiss AGENT: Lake Austin Boat Dock & Shoreline Permits (Rick Rasberry) ADDRESS OF SITE: 3002 Scenic Drive COUNTY: Travis WATERSHED: Taylor Slough North JURISDICTION: Full Purpose EXISTING ZONING: SF-3-NP PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT: The applicant is proposing to construct a boat dock. DESCRIPTION OF VARIANCES: The applicant is requesting to vary from LDC 25-8-281(C)(2)(b) to allow construction of a boat dock within a 150-foot Critical Environmental Feature (CEF). STAFF RECOMMENDATION: The findings of fact have been met, and staff recommends approval for construction within a 150 foot Critical Environmental Feature (CEF) with the following conditions: 1) All construction activities to be completed by barge. AREA: .35 acres ENVIRONMENTAL BOARD ACTION: July 15th, 2020: With a 11-0 vote, the Environmental Commission recommends support of the request for a variance from LDC 25-8-281(C)(2)(b) with the following conditions; 1) All construction activities to be completed by barge. WATERSHED PROTECTION STAFF: Radmon Rice PHONE: 974-3429 Radmon. Rice @austintexas.gov CASE MANAGER: Clarissa Davis Clarissa.Davis@austintexas.gov PHONE: 974-1423 1 of 38B-12 ITEM FOR ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION AGENDA COMMISSION MEETING DATE: 07/15/2020 NAME & NUMBER OF PROJECT: 3002 Scenic Drive Boat Dock Replacement SP-2020-1025D NAME OF APPLICANT OR ORGANIZATION: Rick Rasberry, Lake Austin Boat Docks and Shoreline Permits LOCATION: 3002 Scenic Drive, Austin, TX 78703 COUNCIL DISTRICT: District 10 PROJECT FILING DATE: ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW STAFF: WATERSHED: REQUEST: STAFF RECOMMENDATION: STAFF CONDITIONS: Dec 27, 2019 Radmon Rice, Environmental Scientist; Watershed Protection Department, 512.974.3429, radmon.rice@austintexas.gov Lake Austin watershed, Water Supply Rural Variance request is as follows: Request to vary from LDC 25-8-281(C)(2)(b) to allow the construction within 150-foot of a Critical Environmental Feature (CEF). Staff recommends these variances, having determined the findings of fact to have been met. All construction activities to be completed by barge. 2 of 38B-12 Staff Findings of Fact 3 of 38B-12 Watershed Protection Department Staff Recommendations Concerning Required Findings Project Name & Case Number: 3002 Scenic Dr Boat Dock Replacement SP-2020-1025D Ordinance Standard: Watershed Protection Ordinance Variance Request: LDC 25-8-281(C)(2)(b) - To allow construction within 150 feet of a Rimrock and Seep Critical Environmental Features (CEF) . Include an explanation with each applicable finding of fact. A. Land Use Commission variance determinations from Chapter 25-8-41 of the City Code: 1. The requirement will deprive the applicant of a privilege available to owners of similarly …
SUBDIVISION REVIEW SHEET CASE NO.: C8-2020-0090.0A PC DATE: August 11, 2020 SUBDIVISION NAME: Menchaca Road Apartments ADDRESS: 7731 Menchaca Road APPLICANT: CRP-GREP Elan Dawson Owner L.P. (Logan Kimble, Greystar) AGENT: BGE, Inc. (Brian Grace, P.E.) ZONING: GO-MU AREA: 10.70 acres COUNTY: Travis NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN: N/A LOTS: 1 DISTRICT: 5 WATERSHED: South Boggy Creek JURISDICTION: Full Purpose SIDEWALKS: Sidewalks will be constructed along Menchaca Rd. VARIANCES: One variance request to LDC 25-4-34, Balance of Tract. DEPARTMENT COMMENTS: The request is for the approval of Menchaca Road Apartments final plat, comprised of one lot on 10.70 acres, with a balance of tract variance. The applicant proposes to subdivide an unplatted tract into one lot for multifamily use. The variance is for a balance of tract comprised of approximately 11.39 acres on four different tracts of land per the Travis Central Appraisal District (TCAD). All tracts have frontage to a public road except for a 3.93 acre tract. However, this 3.93 acre tract is owned by the same property owner as an adjacent, 4.89 acre tract with direct frontage to a public road, which gives that property owner the ability to reasonably use and develop their properties. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: The staff recommends approval of the plat and the variance. With the variance, the subdivision meets all applicable State and City of Austin Land Development Code requirements. CASE MANAGER: Jennifer Bennett-Reumuth PHONE: 512-974-9002 E-mail: jennifer.bennett-reumuth@austintexas.gov ATTACHMENTS Exhibit A: Vicinity Map Exhibit B: Proposed Plat Exhibit C: Variance Request 1 of 4B-13 March 30th, 2020 Jennifer Bennett-Reumuth, AICP City of Austin Development Services Department 505 Barton Springs Road Austin, TX 78704 Re: Menchaca Rd Apartments – Project Assessment Case Number C8-2019-0176.0A.PA This letter is to formally request a variance from 25-4-34 of the Land Development Code which requires an application for a final plat to include all land constituting the original tract. The property has not existed in its current configuration prior to the date which it became subject to the City’s jurisdiction over subdivision of the land. This requirement imposes an unreasonable hardship on the applicant as the original tract dates back to 1907 and was 107 acres in size. It would be impractical for the applicant to track down all potential property owners to include them in the plat, as many lots from the original tract have already been platted and developed. An exhibit is included which shows the approximate limits of the …
SUBDIVISION REVIEW SHEET CASE NO.: C8-2016-0247.1A P.C. DATE: August 11, 2020 SUBDIVISION NAME: Pioneer Crossing East Section 19 Final Plat AREA: 7.15 acres LOTS: 32 APPLICANT: Continental Homes of Texas, LP AGENT: LJA Engineering, Inc. (Justin D. Midura, P.E.) (Kevin Pape) ADDRESS OF SUBDIVISION: Samsung Blvd. & 200-751 E. Braker Lane WATERSHED: Walnut Creek COUNTY: Travis EXISTING ZONING: P.U.D JURISDICTION: Full Purpose PROPOSED LAND USE: Residential VARIANCE: none DEPARTMENT COMMENTS: The request is for the approval of Pioneer Crossing East Section 19 Final Plat, comprised of 32 lots on 7.15 acres. The plat does not comply with the criteria for approval in LDC 25-4-84(B) and staff recommends disapproval for the reasons listed in the attached comment report. An application that has been disapproved with reasons may be updated to address those reasons until the application expires. If the applicant submits an update to address the reasons for disapproval, that update will be presented to the Land Use Commission within fifteen days of submittal. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends disapproval of the plat for the reasons listed in the comment report dated August 6, 2020, and attached as Exhibit C. CASE MANAGER: Cesar Zavala E-mail: cesar.zavala@austintexas.gov PHONE: 512-974-3404 ATTACHMENTS Exhibit A: Vicinity map Exhibit B: Proposed plat Exhibit C: Comment report dated August 6, 2020 B-141 of 9 B-142 of 9 B-143 of 9 B-144 of 9 CITY OF AUSTIN –DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT SUBDIVISION APPLICATION – MASTER COMMENT REPORT U0 512-974-3404 C8-2016-0247.1A 00 Pioneer Crossing East Section 19 Final Plat 200-751 E BRAKER LN CASE NUMBER: REVISION #: UPDATE: CASE MANAGER: Cesar Zavala PHONE #: PROJECT NAME: LOCATION: SUBMITTAL DATE: July 13, 2020 REPORT DUE DATE: August 10, 2020 FINAL REPORT DATE: August 6, 2020 STAFF REPORT: This report includes all staff comments received to date concerning your most recent subdivision application submittal. The comments may include requirements, recommendations, or information. The requirements in this report must be addressed by an updated submittal. The subdivision application will be approved when all requirements from each review discipline have been addressed. If you have any questions, concerns or if you require additional information about this report, please contact your case manager at the phone number listed above or by using the contact information listed for each reviewer in this report. Any change to the plan/plat shall not cause noncompliance with any applicable code or criteria. In addition, any change to the plat may trigger …
Special Meeting of the Planning Commission August 11, 2020 Planning Commission to be held August 11, 2020 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, August 10 2020 by Noon). To speak remotely at the August 11, 2020 Planning Commission Meeting, residents must: Call or preferably email the board liaison at 512-974-6508 and andrew.rivera@austintexas.gov (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 August 10, 2020 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, August 11 2020. 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, August 10, 2020 Order of Meeting Determination of Quorum / Meeting Called to Order Reading of Proposed Consent Agenda *Vote and Disposal of Consent Agenda **Determination of Discussion Postponement Items Discussion Cases (Including public comment, staff and applicant / representative presentations) Other Business Adjournment * The consent agenda may be acted upon by one vote without separate discussion. Speakers are allowed to provide testimony on an item proposed for the consent agenda. At the discretion of the Commission the item may remain on the consent agenda. ** Discussion postponement consists of public comment by 2 individuals for the postponement and 2 individuals against the postponement at 2 minutes each per speaker. Testimony should not delve into the merits of the case. The granting of a postponement must be approved by affirmative vote of the Commission. Speaker Applicant / Agent Speakers For Speakers For Primary Speaker Against Speakers Against Speakers Against Speaker Testimony Time Allocation Number Up …
Conor Kenny, Chair Planning Commission Members MEMORANDUM ************************************************************************ TO: FROM: DATE: RE: Maureen Meredith, Senior Planner Planning and Zoning Department August 4, 2020 NPA-2019-0003.01– David Chapel Missionary Baptist Church 2201, 2203, 2205, 2207, 2209, 2211, 2301 E. Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd and 1805 and 1807 Ferdinand St., 1803, 1805 and 1807 Chestnut Ave. Staff Postponement Request ************************************************************************ Staff requests a postponement of the above-referenced plan amendment case from the August 11, 2020 Planning Commission hearing to the August 25, 2020 hearing date. The postponement request was made in a timely manner and meets the Planning Commission’s policy. Attachment: Map of property location 1 2
From: To: Subject: Date: Linda Condit Meredith, Maureen; Graham, Mark 1103 West 24th Street Case # C14-2020-0026 Thursday, August 6, 2020 2:52:59 PM *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** Dear Ms. Meredith and Mr. Graham: I am writing to express my support for the position expressed by the Caswell Heights Neighborhood Association regarding 1103 West 24th Street Case # C14-2020-0026: I support this rezoning request with the following changes: 1. That Club or Lodge and Community Recreation (private) will be listed as prohibited uses in a Conditional Overlay (CO) as part of the rezoning with the approval of the Planning Commission and the Austin City Council 2. That the Vertical Mixed Use (V) be excluded from the proposed zoning change. 3. That a Private Restrictive Covenant between Texas International Education Consortium (TIEC) and Caswell Heights Neighborhood Association be agreed upon to prohibit any outdoor amplified sound, and any STRs that are not affiliated with the programs through TIEC. Sincerely, Linda F. Condit Neill-Cochran House Museum Board CAUTION: This email was received at the City of Austin, from an EXTERNAL source. Please use caution when clicking links or opening attachments. If you believe this to be a malicious and/or phishing email, please forward this email to cybersecurity@austintexas.gov. Meredith, Maureen Graham, Mark 1103 West 24th Street Case # C14-2020-0026: Wednesday, August 5, 2020 5:16:09 PM From: To: Subject: Date: From: Denise Dowsett [mailto:denise_dowsett@yahoo.com] Sent: Wednesday, August 05, 2020 12:16 PM To: Meredith, Maureen <Maureen.Meredith@austintexas.gov>; mark.graham@austinrexas.gov Subject: *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** I am writing to express my support for the position expressed by the Caswell Heights Neighborhood Association regarding 1103 West 24th Street Case # C14-2020-0026: ---------------------------------------------------- I support this rezoning request with the following changes: 1. That Club or Lodge and Community Recreation (private) will be listed as prohibited uses in a Conditional Overlay (CO) as part of the rezoning with the approval of the Planning Commission and the Austin City Council 2. That the Vertical Mixed Use (V) be excluded from the proposed zoning change. 3. That a Private Restrictive Covenant between Texas International Education Consortium (TIEC) and Caswell Heights Neighborhood Association be agreed upon to prohibit any outdoor amplified sound, and any STRs that are not affiliated with the programs through TIEC. Sincerely, Denise Dowsett 1902, 1902 1/2 and 1904 David Street, Austin , TX Sent from Yahoo Mail for iPhone CAUTION: This email was received …
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET CASE NUMBER: C14H-2020-0069 HLC DATE: PC DATE: July 27, 2020 August 11, 2020 APPLICANTS: Rogers-Washington-Holy Cross Historic District Application HISTORIC NAME: Rogers Washington Holy Cross Historic District WATERSHED: Boggy Creek ADDRESS OF PROPOSED ZONING CHANGE: Roughly bounded by E. 21st Street on the north, Cedar Avenue on the east, E. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard on the south, and Chestnut Avenue (to E. 20th Street) on the west. See map for additional details. ZONING: All base zoning within the proposed historic district will have the HD (Historic Area Combining District) overlay added. No changes to base zoning are proposed by this application. SUMMARY STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends the proposed zoning change to create the Rogers Washington Holy Cross Historic District. QUALIFICATIONS FOR HISTORIC DISTRICT DESIGNATION: The application for the Rogers Washington Holy Cross Historic District meets all Code requirements for the formation of a historic district. HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION ACTION: Recommend granting historic area (HD) combining district overlay to all existing base zoning for all parcels within the proposed historic district, including 1905 Chestnut Avenue as a contributing resource. Vote: 10-0. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: DEPARTMENT COMMENTS: The proposed Rogers Washington Holy Cross Historic District is a largely intact postwar neighborhood that demonstrates the determination and success of the African American community in Austin. The neighborhood was developed by Black professionals for Black professionals. This was a major milestone at a time when many white Austinites with similar socioeconomic and community standing were buying suburban homes and moving out of the city. Racially restrictive covenants, redlining, prejudiced lenders, and other social and governmental barriers prevented African Americans from making the same move. Rogers Washington Holy Cross was a powerful symbolic response, and established a tight-knit neighborhood of movers and shakers in the Black community, Austin, and beyond. Early residents included Huston-Tillotson Chancellor John Q. Taylor King; Carnegie H. Mims, Jr., the first Ombudsman at the University of Texas; T. C. Calhoun, longtime principal of Kealing Junior High School; and numerous other educational leaders, including Willie Mae Kirk, Carnegie Harvard Mims, Sr., and Ira Poole The Kirk family lived on Maple Avenue; Ms. Kirk’s husband Lee Sr. was the first African American postal worker and certified pilot in Austin, and her son Ron served as Dallas’s first African American Mayor and an Obama cabinet member. Jimmy Snell was a City Council member who served as the first Black …
Planning Commission: August 11, 2020 NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN AMENDMENT REVIEW SHEET DATE FILED: February 28, 2020 (In-cycle) NEIGHORHOOD PLAN: Central Austin Combined (West University) CASE#: NPA-2020-0019.01 PROJECT NAME: 1103 W. 24th Street PC DATE: August 11, 2020 ADDRESS: 1103 W. 24th Street DISTRICT AREA: 9 SITE AREA: 0.69 acres OWNER/APPLICANT: Texas International Education Consortium (Robin Lerner) AGENT: Drenner Group, PC (Leah Bojo) CASE MANAGER: Maureen Meredith STAFF EMAIL: Maureen.meredith@austintexas.gov TYPE OF AMENDMENT: Change in Future Land Use Designation PHONE: (512) 974-2695 From: Office Base District Zoning Change To: Mixed Use Related Zoning Case: C14-2020-0026 From: GO-CO-NP To: GR-MU-V-NP NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN ADOPTION DATE: August 26, 2004 PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: August 11, 2020 – (pending) STAFF RECOMMENDATION: To grant the applicant’s request for Mixed Use land use. 1 NPA-2020-0019.01 Planning Commission: August 11, 2020 BASIS FOR STAFF’S RECOMMENDATION: Staff supports the applicant’s request for Mixed Use land use because it is an appropriate land use for this location. To the north of the property across W. 24th Street is Mixed Use land use. To the east and south of the property is multifamily land use and to the west is office land use. The property faces W. 24th Street which has a mix of commercial, office and residential uses. The property is located within the Downtown Activity Center and is within 1000 feet of the N. Lamar Blvd which is an Activity Corridor. The property is near public transportation options and is approximately one mile from The University of Texas campus. The Central Austin Combined Neighborhood Plan supports Mixed Use for areas that would enhance the livability of neighborhoods. Because the property is located along W. 24th Street and is an existing office use, staff believes transitioning to a mixed use building with commercial and residential uses would be appropriate. 2 Planning Commission: August 11, 2020 LAND USE DESCRIPTIONS EXISTING LAND USE ON THE PROPERTY Office - An area that provides for office uses as a transition from residential to commercial uses, or for large planned office areas. Permitted uses include business, professional, and financial offices as well as offices for individuals and non-profit organizations. 1. Encourage office-related services in areas that cannot support the traffic generation of 2. Provide for small lot office conversions as a transition from commercial to residential 3. Preserve sites for employment and office related services. 1. Appropriate for low volume streets such as collectors and minor arterials; …
