The Heritage Neighborhood is bordered by Guadalupe, Lamar, 28th and 38th Streets. The Heritage Neighborhood Associa@on represents residents of the neighborhood and is open for membership without charge. The Heritage Neighborhood Associa@on makes the following recommenda)ons concerning the proposed ETOD/DBETOD overlay: • Ini@ate sta@on area planning for all sta@on on the current rail alignment. As the sta@on areas within Heritage are part of the Central Aus@n Neighborhood plan, the plans could be updated as needed to support transit with the goal of avoiding displacement of both businesses and residents. As with the original neighborhood plan and plan amendments, updates should be completed with community par@cipa@on. • Apply the ETOD overlay only within ½ mile of sta@ons on the current rail alignment. • Postpone considera@on of DBETOD or approve it only as a paper district similar to DB90. Both of these density bonus programs will enhance the FTA applica@on by illustra@ng the op@ons for dense housing without limi@ng op@ons for sta@on area planning. DBETOD zoning should not be approved on a parcel by parcel or broad basis un@l aSer sta@on area planning is complete. • Remove the fee-in-lieu op@on from the DBETOD. • Enhance the benefit of the $300 million in an@-displacement funding by revising the current guidance to use the funds within one mile of bus or rail sta@ons and instead restrict the use of these funds to within ½ mile of light rail sta@ons. The an@- displacement money should priori@ze housing for very- and extremely-low income households. Ra)onale: Equitable Transit oriented development is intended to support transit while also avoiding the gentrifica@on and displacement of both exis@ng residents and businesses that is typical with tradi@onal transit-oriented development (TOD). The Heritage Neighborhood supports these goals, has encouraged mixed use developments on our corridors and developed the plan that includes the most successful density bonus program in the city while s@ll ensuring compa@ble development with the mixture of housing types in our area. ETOD and DBETOD zoning is proposed for every commercial, mul@family, or mixed-use property in the Heritage neighborhood that is within the City’s measurement of ½ mile of the proposed light rail line. The proper@es proposed for ETOD/DBETOD oSen exceed ½ mile of sta@ons, the area considered by the Federal Transit Authority (FTA) when evalua@ng investment grants. While DBETOD is intended to increase housing density near transit, without corresponding policies to protect local businesses and naturally occurring affordable housing …
Registered Speaker List for Planning Commission Special Called Meeting April 30, 2024 Jason John Paul Haskins, AIA Stuart Hersh Jenny Grayson Sterling King Dwayne Reid Megan Meisenbach Betsy Greenberg John Good Susan Rodenko John Tomanovich Leigh Ziegler Karen McGraw Barbara McArthut Cindi Reid Bethany Carson Brad Massingill Kyle McCollum Amy Voorhes Peter Breton Karen Kreps Felix De Portu Srikar Nalluri JANIS REINKEN Monica Guzmán Roy Waley Tai Hovanky Christopher Page Omar VasquezAlpizar Shane Johnson Lauren Ross Iliana Medrano Joe Riddell Michael Whellan Zqach Faddis Alexia Leclercq Carlos Pinon JANIS REINKEN
PLANNING COMMISSION April 30, 2024 MINUTES The Planning Commission convened in a meeting on April 30, 2024, in Council Chambers of City Hall, 301 W. 2nd Street, Austin, Texas and via videoconference @ http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Chair Hempel called the Commission Meeting to order at 4:05 p.m. Commission Members in Attendance: Greg Anderson- Secretary Awais Azhar -Vice-Chair Nadia Barrera-Ramirez Grayson Cox Adam Haynes Claire Hempel - Chair Patrick Howard Felicity Maxwell Jennifer Mushtaler Alberta Phillips Danielle Skidmore Alice Woods Jessica Cohen – Ex-Officio Absent Candice Hunter - Ex-Officio Richard Mendoza – Ex-Officio Jesús Garza– Ex-Officio PUBLIC COMMUNICATION The first four (4) speakers signed up prior to the closure of speaker registration will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION The first four (4) speakers signed up prior to the closure of speaker registration will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. PUBLIC HEARING Amendment: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: 1. LDC C20-2023-043 - Downtown Parking Modifications Phase 1 Amend City Code Title 25 (Land Development) to establish a maximum off-street motor vehicle parking limit for properties zoned Central Business District (CBD) and Downtown Mixed-Use (DMU) and an administrative process, like a variance, to exceed the maximum parking limit under certain conditions. Recommended Cole Kitten, 512-974-6442, cole.kitten@austintexas.gov Transportation and Public Works Department Motion by Chair Hempel, seconded by Commissioner Cox to grant staff recommendation to amend City Code Title 25 (Land Development) to establish a maximum off1street motor vehicle parking limit for properties zoned Central Business District (CBD) and Downtown Mixed-Use (DMU) and an administrative process, like a variance, to exceed the maximum parking limit under certain conditions, as amended, was approved on a vote of 11-0. Commissioner Mushtaler off the dais. Commissioner Woods absent. 2. LDC C20-2023-004 - ETOD Overlay (Phase 1 LRT) Amendment: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: Amend City Code Title 25 (Land Development) to create regulations that would apply to properties that are located within a half mile of the planned Phase 1 Light Rail and Priority Extensions (also known as the Equitable Transit-Oriented Development (ETOD) overlay). Recommended Warner Cook, 512-978-1724, warner.cook@austintexas.gov Planning Department Motion by Vice-Chair Azhar, seconded by Commissioner Maxwell to grant staff recommendation, as amended, to create regulations that would apply to properties that are located within a half mile of the planned Phase 1 Light …
ORDINANCE AMENDMENT REVIEW SHEET Amendment: C20-2023-019 Citywide Compatibility Description: Amend City Code Title 25 (Land Development) to revise height, building placement, and other related regulations that apply to property and are in addition to the base zoning regulations (also known as Compatibility Standards). Background: Initiated by Resolution No. 20230608-045. Compatibility is a regulation that restricts building height and regulates screening, building design, and noise levels based on a site’s proximity to a property with single-family zoning or a single-family use. Currently, compatibility generally applies to sites within 540 feet of a property zoned Urban Family Residence (SF-5) or more restrictive. Compatibility does not apply uniformly citywide. Different compatibility standards apply depending on a site’s location and use. Listed below are examples of where compatibility is treated differently throughout the city: • Citywide Compatibility Standards have two separate regulations for large and small sites. • The East Riverside Corridor Regulating Plan compatibility standards are less restrictive than the current citywide standards and are only triggered by single-family use. • The Lamar/Justin, MLK, and Plaza Saltillo Transit Oriented Development (TOD) Regulating Plans only apply compatibility to sites within 100 feet of the TOD boundary and within 25 feet of a triggering property. • Within the University Neighborhood Overlay (UNO), compatibility only applies within 75 feet of the UNO boundary. • Within the Educational Facility Development Standards, there are two separate compatibility height restrictions for AISD and non-AISD schools. • Neighborhood Conservation Combining Districts (NCCDs): o The E. 11th St. NCCD waives compatibility standards in lieu of its own specific compatibility standards. o The E. 12th St. NCCD waives compatibility standards within the district. o The Hyde Park NCCD deviates from the current compatibility standards by allowing parking in the rear yard. • Additional areas are exempt from compatibility, including properties zoned Central Business District (CBD), Downtown Mixed-Use (DMU), properties in the North Burnet Gateway (NBG) Regulating Plan, and developments utilizing the Affordability Unlocked density bonus program. 4/23/2024C20-2023-0191 For more information about the various compatibility standards in the code, see Exhibit A, Current vs Proposed Compatibility. Compatibility Standards were codified with the adoption of the current Land Development Code in 1984. Their purpose, as stated in the 1984 code, is to “preserve and protect single-family residential neighborhoods” and “to maintain the privacy and to allow the outdoor enjoyment typically provided in single family districts and neighborhoods.” Before compatibility, there was a practice of …
ORDINANCE AMENDMENT REVIEW SHEET Amendment: C20-2023-021 Electric Vehicle Charging Land Use Description: Amend City Code Title 25-2 (Zoning) to create a new land use for Electric Vehicle Charging. Background: Initiated by City Council Resolution No. 20230608-082. On June 8, 2023, City Council approved Resolution No. 20230608-082, initiating amendments to City Code Title 25 (Land Development) to create a new land use for “Electric Vehicle Parking.” The resolution directed staff to consider options that would prevent the use from becoming concentrated within activated or residential areas, allow the use through the conditional permit process, and limit the use to General Commercial Services CS or less restrictive zoning districts. Summary of Proposed Code Amendment: Amend City Code 25-2, Subchapter A, Article 4 (Commercial Uses Described) to add a new use of “electric vehicle charging” and to renumber the remaining uses accordingly: (26) Electric Vehicle Charging use is the use of a site for the charging of an electric vehicle (EV), including battery charging stations and rapid charging stations, each as defined by the United States Department of Energy. Amend City Code 25-2-491 (Permitted, Conditional, and Prohibited Uses) to add Electric Vehicle Charging to the use chart. Create a new section of Austin City Code (25-2-819 – Electric Vehicle Charging Use Regulations) to describe additional requirements applicable to the use, including: • Permitting the use in General Commercial Services (CS), Commercial Liquor Sales (CS- 1), Commercial Highway (CH), Industrial Park (IP), Major Industry (MI), Limited Industrial Services (LI), and Research and Development (R&D) zoning districts, with the following requirements: o The use is permitted on sites abutting suburban roadways, highways, hill country roadways, or internal circulation routes. o The use is permitted on sites abutting core-transit corridors, future core-transit corridors, and urban roadways if: ▪ The nearest Electric Vehicle Charging use is at least 1,000 feet away; and ▪ The site does not exceed 25,000 square feet in area. o The use is conditional on sites abutting core-transit corridors, future core-transit corridors, and urban roadways if: ▪ The nearest Electric Vehicle Charging use is less than 1,000 feet away; or ▪ The site exceeds 25,000 square feet in area. 4/23/2024C20-2023-0211 • Permitting the use on a site when the base zoning district is commercial or industrial and a service station use is an existing use or was a previous use for the site unless the use was already converted to a residential, restaurant …
ORDINANCE AMENDMENT REVIEW SHEET Amendment: C20-2023-024 HOME Phase 2 Description: Amend City Code Title 25 (Land Development) to revise regulations that apply to lots with one housing unit, including reducing the minimum lot size and regulations that apply to flag lots. Background: Initiated by Resolution No. 20230720-126. On July 20, 2023, City Council adopted Resolution No. 20230720-126, tasking staff with the development of amendments to the Land Development Code (LDC) with specific housing related objectives in mind. These objectives included reducing the minimum lot size for properties zoned single-family, permitting up to three housing units on such properties, and establishing a new Three-Unit Residential Land Use designation. Additionally, the changes aimed to introduce flexibility in housing configurations for properties zoned SF-1, SF-2, SF- 3, and SF-4A/B. This flexibility would encompass various housing types such as rowhouses, townhomes, duplexes, triplexes, fourplexes, garden homes, and cottage courts. On December 7, 2023, City Council approved Ordinance No. 20231207-001 adopting code amendments that allow up to three housing units, including tiny homes, on a Single-Family (SF) zoned property, revising the regulations that apply to a property with two housing units, and removing restrictions on the number of unrelated adults living in a housing unit. Summary of Proposed Code Amendment: The proposed code amendments will reduce the minimum lot size and revise site development regulations for small lots to facilitate the development of one-unit homes with unit sizes and densities similar to those allowed under HOME Phase 1. The proposed changes: • Lower the minimum lot size for one unit from 5,750 sq ft to 2,000 sq ft • Adjust development standards for lots under 5,750 sq ft (i.e., small lots) • Reduce the minimum lot width • • Allow for a variety of detached and attached housing types • Remove Residential Design and Compatibility (i.e., McMansion or Subchapter F) Include design standards for driveways, front yards, and garage placement standards for small lots Increase impervious cover from 40% to 45% in SF-1 for small lots • • Adjust flag lot regulations to facilitate easier subdivision and to ensure sites do not exceed 45% impervious cover The following is not changed under this proposal: 4/23/2024C20-2023-0241 • Minimum lot size of 5,750 sq ft for two-unit and three-unit uses • Regulations for one unit on lots that are 5,750 sq ft or greater in lot size • • General size and heights established under the HOME …
City of Austin Plann ing Departmen t P.O. Box 1088, Austin, TX 78767 -1088 (512) 974-3100 ♦ Fax (512) 974-3112 ♦ h tt ps://www.aust i nt exas.g ov/depar t ment /h ousi ng -and- planni ng MEMORANDUM TO: FROM: Claire Hempel, Chair & Planning Commission Members Maureen Meredith, Senior Planner, Inclusive Planning Division Planning Department DATE: April 17, 2024 RE: NPA-2023-0025.01_5725 W. US Hwy 290 EB Oak Hill Combined (East Oak Hill) Neighborhood Planning Area Staff requests a postponement of the above-referenced case from the April 23, 2024 Planning Commission hearing to the May 28, 2024 hearing date to allow additional time to review the plan amendment application. The postponement request was made in a timely manner and meets the Planning Commission’s policy. Attachment: Plan Amendment Map The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and will provide reasonable modifications and equal access to communications upon request. 1 of 203 NPA-2023-0025.01 - 5725 W. US Hwy 290 Eastbound; District 8 The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and will provide reasonable modifications and equal access to communications upon request. 2 of 203 NPA-2023-0025.01 - 5725 W. US Hwy 290 Eastbound; District 8
City of Austin Plann ing Departmen t P.O. Box 1088, Austin, TX 78767 -1088 (512) 974-3100 ♦ Fax (512) 974-3112 ♦ h tt ps://www.aust i nt exas.g ov/depar t ment /h ousi ng -and- planni ng Claire Hempel, Chair & Planning Commission Members Maureen Meredith, Senior Planner, Inclusive Planning Division Planning Department MEMORANDUM TO: FROM: RE: DATE: April 17, 2024 NPA-2023-0002.01_Christ Church Planning 1001, 1005, 1010 E. 2nd Street; 206, 112 Medina Street and 105 San Marcos Street East Cesar Chavez Neighborhood Planning Area Staff requests a postponement of the above-referenced case from the April 23, 2024, Planning Commission hearing to the May 14, 2024 hearing date to allow more time to review the application. The postponement request was made in a timely manner and meets the Planning Commission’s policy. Attachment: Plan Amendment Map The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and will provide reasonable modifications and equal access to communications upon request. 1 of 204 NPA-2023-0002.01 - Christ Church Planning; District 3 The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and will provide reasonable modifications and equal access to communications upon request. 2 of 204 NPA-2023-0002.01 - Christ Church Planning; District 3
City of Austin Housing an d Plan ning Depar tment P.O. Box 1088, Austin, TX 78767 -1088 (512) 974-3100 ♦ Fax (512) 974-3112 ♦ h t t ps://www.aust i nt exas.g ov/depar t ment /h ousi ng -and- planni ng Claire Hempel, Chair & Planning Commission Members Maureen Meredith, Senior Planner, Inclusive Planning Division Planning Department MEMORANDUM TO: FROM: RE: DATE: April 17, 2024 NPA-2022-0010.02_1914, 2000 E 6TH ST and 1917, 1917 ½, 1923, 2007 E. 7th Street Holly Neighborhood Planning Area The applicant requests an indefinite postponement of the above referenced plan amendment case. Please see Kelly Wright’s email below from Armbrust & Brown, PLLC. The postponement request was made in a timely manner and meets the Planning Commission’s policy. Attachments: Kelly Wright’s Email Plan Amendment Map The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and will provide reasonable modifications and equal access to communications upon request. 1 of 305 NPA-2022-0010.02 - 2000 E. 6th Street and 2007 E. 7th Street; District 3 From: Kelly Wright < Sent: Friday, April 5, 2024 12:20 PM To: Meredith, Maureen <Maureen.Meredith@austintexas.gov> Subject: RE: Indef PP Reason April 23 2023: NPA-2022-0010.02_2000 E. 6th St External Email - Exercise Caution Hi Maureen, We are still working with the Fire Department regarding the redevelopment of the site. We need additional time to process the neighborhood plan amendment. Thank you, Kelly Wright Land Development Consultant Armbrust & Brown, PLLC 100 Congress Avenue, Suite 1300 Austin, Texas 78701-2744 (512) 435-2364 - Direct (512) 435-2360 - Facsimile www.abaustin.com The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and will provide reasonable modifications and equal access to communications upon request. 2 of 305 NPA-2022-0010.02 - 2000 E. 6th Street and 2007 E. 7th Street; District 3 The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and will provide reasonable modifications and equal access to communications upon request. 3 of 305 NPA-2022-0010.02 - 2000 E. 6th Street and 2007 E. 7th Street; District 3
City of Austin Plann ing Departmen t P.O. Box 1088, Austin, TX 78767 -1088 (512) 974-3100 ♦ Fax (512) 974-3112 ♦ h tt ps://www.aust i nt exas.g ov/depar t ment /h ousi ng -and- planni ng Claire Hempel, Chair & Planning Commission Members Maureen Meredith, Senior Planner, Inclusive Planning Division Planning Department MEMORANDUM TO: FROM: RE: DATE: April 17, 2024 NPA-2023-0005.01_6202, 6204 Caddie Street; 1600, 1604, 1606, 1608, 1610, 1612, and 1614 Montopolis Drive; 6211, 6215 Fairway Street Montopolis-Fairway Mixed Use Montopolis Neighborhood Planning Area Staff requests a postponement of the above-referenced case from the April 23, 2024 Planning Commission hearing to the May 28, 2024 hearing date to allow additional time to review the application. The postponement request was made in a timely manner and meets the Planning Commission’s policy. Attachment: Plan Amendment Map The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and will provide reasonable modifications and equal access to communications upon request. 1 of 206 NPA-2023-0005.01 - Montopolis-Fairway Mixed Use; District 3 The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and will provide reasonable modifications and equal access to communications upon request. 2 of 206 NPA-2023-0005.01 - Montopolis-Fairway Mixed Use; District 3
City of Austin Plann ing Departmen t P.O. Box 1088, Austin, TX 78767 -1088 (512) 974-3100 ♦ Fax (512) 974-3112 ♦ h t t ps://www.aust i nt exas.g ov/depar t ment /h ousi ng -and- planni ng Chaire Hempel, Chair & Planning Commission Members Maureen Meredith, Senior Planner, Inclusive Planning Division Planning Department MEMORANDUM TO: FROM: RE: DATE: April 17, 2024 NPA-2022-0015.01_Tracor Tract Property addresses: 6211 1/2, 6500, 6500 1/2, 6502 1/2, 6525 1/2, 6540 Tracor Ln, 4525, 4209 1/2 Ed Bluestein Blvd, 6801, 6801 1/2, 6515 1/2 FM 969 Rd East MLK Combined Neighborhood Planning Area The applicant requests an indefinite postponement of the above referenced plan amendment case. Please see email from Amanda Hendrix, Armbrust & Brown, PLLC. The postponement request was made in a timely manner and meets the Planning Commission’s policy. Attachments: Amanda Hendrix’s email Plan Amendment Map The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and will provide reasonable modifications and equal access to communications upon request. 1 of 307 NPA-2022-0015.01 - Tracor Lane NPA; District 1 From: Amanda Hendrix Sent: Friday, April 5, 2024 10:55 AM To: Meredith, Maureen <Maureen.Meredith@austintexas.gov>; Jewels Cain < amorrow@abaustin.com Subject: RE: Indef PP Reason April 9 2023 PC Notice: NPA-2022-0015.01_Tracor Lane External Email - Exercise Caution Hi Maureen, We are requesting an indefinite postponement in order to work through some issues with the Fire Department. Thank you, Amanda Hendrix The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and will provide reasonable modifications and equal access to communications upon request. 2 of 307 NPA-2022-0015.01 - Tracor Lane NPA; District 1 The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and will provide reasonable modifications and equal access to communications upon request. 3 of 307 NPA-2022-0015.01 - Tracor Lane NPA; District 1
City of Austin Plann ing Departmen t P.O. Box 1088, Austin, TX 78767 -1088 (512) 974-3100 ♦ Fax (512) 974-3112 ♦ h tt ps://www.aust i nt exas.g ov/depar t ment /h ousi ng -and- planni ng MEMORANDUM TO: FROM: Claire Hempel, Chair & Planning Commission Members Maureen Meredith, Senior Planner, Inclusive Planning Division Planning Department DATE: April 17, 2024 RE: NPA-2023-0023.03.SH_6404 Manor Rd University Hills/Windsor Park Combined Neighborhood Planning Area Staff requests a postponement of the above-referenced case from the April 23, 2024 Planning Commission hearing to the May 14, 2024 hearing date to allow additional time to review the application. The postponement request was made in a timely manner and meets the Planning Commission’s policy. Attachment: Plan Amendment Map The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and will provide reasonable modifications and equal access to communications upon request. 1 of 208 NPA-2023-0023.03.SH - 6304 Manor Road; District 4 The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and will provide reasonable modifications and equal access to communications upon request. 2 of 208 NPA-2023-0023.03.SH - 6304 Manor Road; District 4
City of Austin Plann ing Departmen t P.O. Box 1088, Austin, TX 78767 -1088 (512) 974-3100 ♦ Fax (512) 974-3112 ♦ h tt ps://www.aust i nt exas.g ov/depar t ment /h ousi ng -and- planni ng MEMORANDUM TO: FROM: Claire Hempel, Chair & Planning Commission Members Maureen Meredith, Senior Planner, Inclusive Planning Division Planning Department DATE: April 17, 2024 RE: NPA-2023-0029.02_Humane Society of Austin St. John/Coronado Hills Combined Neighborhood Planning Area Staff requests a postponement of the above-referenced plan amendment case from the April 23, 2024 to the June 11, 2024 hearing date to allow additional time to review the plan amendment application in conjunction with the pending zoning application The postponement request was made in a timely manner and meets the Planning Commission’s policy. Attachment: Plan Amendment Map The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and will provide reasonable modifications and equal access to communications upon request. 1 of 209 NPA-2023-0029.02 - Humane Society of Austin & Travis County; District 4 The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and will provide reasonable modifications and equal access to communications upon request. 2 of 209 NPA-2023-0029.02 - Humane Society of Austin & Travis County; District 4
Planning Commission: April 23, 2024 NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN AMENDMENT REVIEW SHEET NEIGHORHOOD PLAN: Oak Hill Combined (East Oak Hill) CASE#: NPA-2024-0025.02 DATE FILED: March 20, 2024 PROJECT NAME: W US Hwy 290 PC DATE: April 23, 2024 ADDRESS/ES: 5151 W US 290 HWY EB DISTRICT AREA: 8 SITE AREA: 24.83 acres OWNER/APPLICANT: Jimmy Nassour (Member) AGENT: Drenner Group, PC (Leah Bojo) CASE MANAGER: Maureen Meredith PHONE: (512) 974-2695 STAFF EMAIL: Maureen.Meredith@austintexas.gov TYPE OF AMENDMENT: Change in Future Land Use Designation From: Mixed Use To: High Density Mixed Use Base District Zoning Change Related Zoning Case: From: LO-CO-NP, DR-NP, GO-CO-NP, GR-MU-CO-NP and GR-CO-NP To: CH-PDA-NP NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN ADOPTION DATE: December 11, 2008 CITY COUNCIL DATE: May 2, 2024 ACTION: PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: April 23, 2024 – (action pending) 1 of 3010 NPA-2024-0025.02 - W US Hwy 290; District 8 Planning Commission: April 23, 2024 STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Recommended for applicant’s request for High Density Mixed Use land use. BASIS FOR STAFF’S RECOMMENDATION: The property is located at the southwest corner near the intersection of two major highways, West US 290 Hwy EB and South MOPAC Expressway. The applicant proposes to add multifamily residential uses to the southern undeveloped portion of the site. On the site fronting West US 290 Hwy EB is a Home Goods store, which the applicant said will remain but could be redeveloped in the future. The applicant’s request to change the future land use map from Mixed Use to High Density Mixed Use is supported by staff because this land use is appropriate in this area near two major highways. The plan amendment request meets the following neighborhood plan goals and recommendations: Land Use Goals: 2 2 of 3010 NPA-2024-0025.02 - W US Hwy 290; District 8 Planning Commission: April 23, 2024 Housing Goals: 3 3 of 3010 NPA-2024-0025.02 - W US Hwy 290; District 8 Planning Commission: April 23, 2024 LAND USE DESCRIPTIONS: EXISTING LAND USE: Mixed Use - An area that is appropriate for a mix of residential and non‐residential uses. Purpose 1. Encourage more retail and commercial services within walking distance of residents; 2. Allow live‐work/flex space on existing commercially zoned land in the neighborhood; 3. Allow a mixture of complementary land use types, which may include housing, retail, offices, commercial services, and civic uses (with the exception of government offices) to encourage linking of trips; 4. Create viable development opportunities for underused center city sites; …
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET CASE: C14-2023-0056 – W US Hwy 290 DISTRICT: 8 ADDRESS: 5151 West US 290 Highway Eastbound ZONING FROM: DR-NP; LO-CO-NP; GO-CO-NP; GR-CO-NP; and GR-MU-CO-NP TO: CH-PDA-NP SITE AREA: 24.83 acres PROPERTY OWNER: Jimmy Nassour (Member) AGENT: Drenner Group, PC (Leah M. Bojo) CASE MANAGER: Nancy Estrada (512-974-7617, nancy.estrada@austintexas.gov) STAFF RECOMMENDATION: The Staff recommendation is to grant commercial highway services – planned development area – neighborhood plan (CH-PDA-NP) combining district zoning. The basis of Staff’s recommendation is provided on pages 2 - 3. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: April 23, 2024: February 27, 2024: APPROVED CH-PDA-NP DISTRICT ZONING AS STAFF RECOMMENDED, BY CONSENT [A. AZHAR; A. WOODS – 2nd] (11-0), J. MUSHTALER – OFF THE DIAS; F. MAXWELL – ABSENT CITY COUNCIL ACTION: May 2, 2024: ORDINANCE NUMBER: ISSUES: This case was heard at the February 27, 2024 Planning Commission mtg. where the Commission recommended CH-PDA-NP by consent. 1 of 1611 C14-2023-0056 - W. US Hwy 290; District 8 C14-2023-0056 Page 2 The Applicant had amended their rezoning request from (LI-PDA-NP) to (CH-PDA-NP) in order for the proposed development to include a combination of commercial and multifamily uses. The original zoning request did not require a change in the future land use map. However, when the rezoning request was amended, it triggered a neighborhood plan amendment. Therefore, both cases are being brought before the Planning Commission. On April 4, 2024, City of Austin staff sponsored a virtual community meeting to provide an opportunity for the neighborhood planning contact team, nearby residents, property owners, and any other interested parties to discuss the proposed development and the neighborhood plan amendment request. CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: The subject rezoning area is approximately 24.83 acres and is developed with a large specialty retail business and surface parking. Approximately half the acreage is undeveloped. The property is located at the intersection of the West US 290 Highway eastbound service road and Staggerbrush Road and is situated near the southwest corner of West US 290 Highway and South Mopac Expressway. Directly to the east of the site across Staggerbrush Road is a big box development (GR-CO-NP). To the west of the site is a storage facility and medical center (GR-MU-NP). Multifamily is located both west and south of the site (MF-2- NP; MF-3-CO-NP). This site is located within the Edwards Aquifer Recharge zone. A critical water quality zone and drainage easement area are south …
Planning Commission: April 23, 2024 NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN AMENDMENT REVIEW SHEET NEIGHORHOOD PLAN: South Congress Combined (East Congress) CASE#: NPA-2022-0020.01 DATE FILED: February 22, 2022 PROJECT NAME: Industrial Blvd and Terry O Ln PC DATES: April 23, 2024 March 26, 2024 March 12, 2024 February 13, 2024 August 8, 2023 June 13, 2023 April 25, 2023 December 13, 2022 (meeting cancelled) November 8, 2022 September 27, 2022 August 9, 2022 DISTRICT AREA: 3 SITE AREA: 5.79 acres ADDRESS/ES: 439-511& 515 Industrial Blvd (odd #s only) & 4208 Terry O Lane OWNER/APPLICANT: Basalt Cannon LLC, Delwau LLC, Jasdayal LLC, Lunar Y LLC, Ungar Holdings LLC AGENT: Civilitude (Nhat Ho) [Previous agent was Drenner Group, PC (Leah M. Bojo) CASE MANAGER: Maureen Meredith PHONE: (512) 974-2695 STAFF EMAIL: Maureen.Meredith@austintexas.gov TYPE OF AMENDMENT: Change in Future Land Use Designation From: Industry To: Mixed Use 1 of 3212 NPA-2022-0020.01 - Industrial Blvd and Terry O Ln; District 3 Planning Commission: April 23, 2024 Base District Zoning Change Related Zoning Case: C14-2022-0062 From: LI-NP To: LI-PDA-NP ACTION: NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN ADOPTION DATE: August 18, 2005 CITY COUNCIL DATE: TBD PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: April 23, 2024 – (action pending) March 26, 2024 – Postponed to April 23, 2024 on the consent agenda at the request of staff. February 13, 2024 – Postponed to March 26, 2024 at the request of staff on the consent agenda. [A. Woods – 1st; F. Maxwell – 2nd] Vote: 11-0 [C. Hempel and J. Mushtaler absent. G. Anderson recused from Item #8). August 8, 2023 – Approved the applicant’s request for an indefinite postponement on the consent agenda. [A. Azhar – 1st; F. Maxwell – 2nd] Vote: 10-0 [T. Shaw and J. Mushtaler absent. One vacancy on the dais]. June 13, 2023 – Postponed to August 8, 2023 on the consent agenda at the request of staff. Vote: 11-0 [A. Woods – 1st; A. Azhar – 2nd] Vote: 11-0 [C. Hempel absent. One vacancy on the dais]. April 25, 2023 – Postponed to June 13, 2023 on the consent agenda at the request of staff. [N. Barrera-Ramirez 1st; F. Maxwell – 2nd] Vote: 8-0 [A. Azhar, J. P. Connolly, Y. Flores, A. Haynes, and F. Woods absent]. December 13, 2022 - (meeting cancelled) November 8, 2022 – Postponed to December 13, 2022 on the consent agenda at the request of staff. [C. Hempel – 1st: J. Shieh – 2nd] Vote: 11-0 [R. Schneider …
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET CASE: C14-2022-0062 – Industrial Blvd & Terry O Lane DISTRICT: 3 ADDRESS: 439-511 and 515 Industrial Boulevard (odd #’s only); 4208 Terry O Lane ZONING FROM: LI-NP TO: LI-PDA-NP PROPERTY OWNER: Basalt Cannon LLC, Delwau LLC, Jasdayal LLC, Lunar Y LLC, Ungar Holdings LLC CASE MANAGER: Nancy Estrada (512-974-7617, nancy.estrada@austintexas.gov) SITE AREA: 5.791 acres AGENT: Civilitude (Nhat Ho) STAFF RECOMMENDATION: The Staff recommendation is to grant limited industrial services – planned development area – neighborhood plan (LI-PDA-NP) combining district zoning. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: April 23, 2024: March 26, 2024: Approved a POSTPONEMENT REQUEST by the APPLICANT to April 23, 2024 [A. AZHAR; F. MAXWELL – 2nd] (10-0), G. ANDERSON, P. HOWARD, A. PHILLIPS – ABSENT March 12, 2024: Approved a POSTPONEMENT REQUEST by staff to March 26, 2024 [A. WOODS; F. MAXWELL – 2nd] (11-0), C. HEMPEL, J. MUSHTALER – ABSENT February 13, 2024: Approved a POSTPONEMENT REQUEST by staff to March 12, 2024 [A. AZHAR; F. MAXWELL – 2nd] (12-0), ONE VACANCY ON THE DIAS January 23, 2024: Approved a POSTPONEMENT REQUEST by staff to February 13, 2024 [G. ANDERSON; F. MAXWELL – 2nd] (12-0), J. CONNOLLY – ABSENT August 8, 2023: APPROVED AN INDEFINITE POSTPONEMENT REQUEST BY THE APPLICANT. [A. AZHAR; F. MAXWELL – 2nd] (10-0), T. SHAW, J. MUSHTALER – ABSENT; ONE VACANCY ON THE DIAS 1 of 1813 C14-2022-0062 - Industrial Blvd and Terry O Ln; District 3 C14-2022-0062 Page 2 June 13, 2023: Approved a POSTPONEMENT REQUEST by staff to August 8, 2023 [A. WOODS; A. AZHAR – 2nd] (11-0), C. HEMPEL – ABSENT; ONE VACANCY ON THE DIAS April 25, 2023: Approved a POSTPONEMENT REQUEST by staff to June 13, 2023 [N. BARRERA-RAMIREZ; F. MAXWELL – 2nd] (8-0), A. AZHAR, J. CONNOLLY, Y. FLORES, A. HAYNES, A. WOODS – ABSENT CITY COUNCIL ACTION: ORDINANCE NUMBER: ISSUES: On September 7, 2022, City of Austin staff sponsored a virtual community meeting to provide an opportunity for the neighborhood plan contact team, nearby residents, property owners, and any other interested parties to discuss the proposed development and the neighborhood plan amendment request. When the virtual community meeting was held, the Drenner Group, PC was the agent of record. However, in March of 2023, staff was informed that the Drenner Group, PC was no longer representing the property owners. Nhat Ho with Civilitude was designated as the new agent on record. CASE …
City of Austin Plann ing Departmen t P.O. Box 1088, Austin, TX 78767 -1088 (512) 974-3100 ♦ Fax (512) 974-3112 ♦ h tt ps://www.aust i nt exas.g ov/depar t ment /h ousi ng -and- planni ng MEMORANDUM TO: FROM: Claire Hempel, Chair & Planning Commission Members Maureen Meredith, Senior Planner, Long-Range Planning Division Jonathan Tomko, Principal Planner, Current Planning Division Planning Department DATE: April 17, 2024 RE: NPA-2023-0005.02_600 Kemp Street C14-2023-0119_600 Kemp Street Montopolis Neighborhood Planning Area Staff requests a postponement of the above-referenced cases from the April 23, 2024 Planning Commission hearing to the May 28, 2024 hearing date to allow staff additional time to review the applications. The postponement request was made in a timely manner and meets the Planning Commission’s policy. Attachment: Plan Amendment Map Zoning Map The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and will provide reasonable modifications and equal access to communications upon request. 1 of 314 NPA-2023-0005.02 - 600 Kemp; District 3 The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and will provide reasonable modifications and equal access to communications upon request. 2 of 314 NPA-2023-0005.02 - 600 Kemp; District 3 The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and will provide reasonable modifications and equal access to communications upon request. 3 of 314 NPA-2023-0005.02 - 600 Kemp; District 3
City of Austin Plann ing Departmen t P.O. Box 1088, Austin, TX 78767 -1088 (512) 974-3100 ♦ Fax (512) 974-3112 ♦ h tt ps://www.aust i nt exas.g ov/depar t ment /h ousi ng -and- planni ng MEMORANDUM TO: FROM: Claire Hempel, Chair & Planning Commission Members Maureen Meredith, Senior Planner, Long-Range Planning Division Jonathan Tomko, Principal Planner, Current Planning Division Planning Department DATE: April 17, 2024 RE: NPA-2023-0005.02_600 Kemp Street C14-2023-0119_600 Kemp Street Montopolis Neighborhood Planning Area Staff requests a postponement of the above-referenced cases from the April 23, 2024 Planning Commission hearing to the May 28, 2024 hearing date to allow staff additional time to review the applications. The postponement request was made in a timely manner and meets the Planning Commission’s policy. Attachment: Plan Amendment Map Zoning Map The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and will provide reasonable modifications and equal access to communications upon request. 1 of 315 C14-2023-0119 - 600 Kemp Street; District 3pdf The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and will provide reasonable modifications and equal access to communications upon request. 2 of 315 C14-2023-0119 - 600 Kemp Street; District 3pdf The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and will provide reasonable modifications and equal access to communications upon request. 3 of 315 C14-2023-0119 - 600 Kemp Street; District 3pdf
Planning Commission: April 23, 2024 NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN AMENDMENT REVIEW SHEET NEIGHORHOOD PLAN: East MLK Combined CASE#: NPA-2023-0015.05.SH DATE FILED: October 19, 2023 PROJECT NAME: 1702 Deloney Street PC DATE: April 23, 2024 March 26, 2024 ADDRESS/ES: 1702 Deloney Street DISTRICT AREA: 1 SITE AREA: 2.027 acres OWNER/APPLICANT: 1702 Deloney LLC AGENT: Drenner Group, PC (Leah Bojo) STAFF EMAIL: Tyler.Tripp@austintexas.gov TYPE OF AMENDMENT: Change in Future Land Use Designation CASE MANAGER: Tyler Tripp PHONE: (512) 974- 3362 From: Single Family To: Multifamily Residential Base District Zoning Change Related Zoning Case: C14-2023-0141.SH To: MF-2-NP From: SF-3-NP NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN ADOPTION DATE: November 2, 2002 CITY COUNCIL DATE: TBD ACTION: 1 of 2716 NPA-2023-0015.05.SH - 1702 Deloney Street; District 1 Planning Commission: April 23, 2024 PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: April 23, 2023 – (action pending) March 26, 2024 – Postponed to April 23, 2023 on the consent agenda at the request of the Applicant. (A. Azhar – 1st; F. Maxwell – 2nd] Vote: 10-0 [G. Anderson off the dais. P. Howard and A. Phillips absent]. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: To support the applicant’s request for Multifamily Residential land use. BASIS FOR STAFF’S RECOMMENDATION: Staff supports the applicant’s request for Multifamily Residential land use because there is Mixed Use land use directly to the north. Multifamily residential land use will serve as a buffer between the mixed-use land use to the north and the single family land use to the south. The property is also located less than 600 feet south of East MLK Junior Blvd, which is an activity corridor as identified on the imagined Austin Comprehensive Plan where additional density can be accommodated. The property owner is proposing approximately 45 mixed residential dwelling units, which will provide additional housing choices for the city and the planning area. 2 2 of 2716 NPA-2023-0015.05.SH - 1702 Deloney Street; District 1 Planning Commission: April 23, 2024 Below are sections of the East MLK Combined Neighborhood Plan that supports the applicant’s request: 3 LAND USE DESCRIPTIONS: EXISTING LAND USE: Single family - Single family detached or up to three residential uses at typical urban and/or suburban densities. Purpose 1. Preserve the land use pattern and future viability of existing neighborhoods; 2. Encourage new infill development that continues existing neighborhood patterns of development; and 3. Protect residential neighborhoods from incompatible business or industry and the loss of existing housing. Application 3 of 2716 NPA-2023-0015.05.SH - 1702 Deloney Street; District 1 Planning …
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET CASE: C14-2023-0141.SH DISTRICT: 1 ADDRESS: 1702 Deloney Street ZONING FROM: SF-3-NP TO: MF-2-NP SITE AREA: approximately 2.027 acres (approximately 88,296 sq. ft.) PROPERTY OWNER: 1702 Deloney, LLC AGENT: Drenner Group, PC (Leah M. Bojo) CASE MANAGER: Jonathan Tomko (512) 974-1057, jonathan.tomko@austintexas.gov STAFF RECOMMEDATION: Staff recommends granting multifamily residence-low density-neighborhood plan (MF- 2-NP) combining district zoning. See the basis of recommendation section below for more information. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: March 26, 2024: Applicant postponement request to April 23, 2024 granted. April 23, 2024: Case is scheduled to be heard by Planning Commission. CITY COUNCIL ACTION: TBD ORDINANCE NUMBER: N/A ISSUES: N/A CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: The subject tract currently has one vacant single-family home built in approximately 1952, of approximately 1,300 square feet. This represents a density of approximately 0.5 units per acre. To the north is undeveloped land, a church built in approximately 1970 of approximately 7,000 square feet, and a single-family home built in approximately 1953, of approximately 1,200 square feet. To the west is undeveloped land, and a triplex built in approximately 1977, of approximately 4,000 square feet. To the south is undeveloped land, one single-family home built in approximately 1952, of approximately 1,200 square feet. To the east are two single-family homes (under construction) and a duplex built in approximately 2004. While there is floodplain and a creek buffer within the subject tract it does not encumber enough of the tract that it is unable to be developed as requested by this rezoning. Further analysis will be conducted during the subsequent site plan review process. BASIS OF RECOMMENDATION: Zoning should promote clearly-identified community goals, such as creating employment opportunities or providing for affordable housing. 1 of 1117 C14-2023-0141.SH - 1702 Deloney Street; District 1 C14-2023-0141.SH 2 This rezoning would allow for the development of more diverse housing options and promote a range of price points based on diverse household needs. Neighborhood scale multifamily residential zoning is a critical part of reaching the community goal to create more “missing middle” housing. Granting multifamily residence-low density-neighborhood plan (MF-2-NP) combining district zoning here can provide lower density multifamily in a way that is consistent with the surrounding land uses. The rezoning should be consistent with the policies and principles adopted by the City Council or Planning Commission. Both Council and Planning Commission have adopted policies and principles to increase new residential development, specifically along Imagine …
Planning Commission: April 23, 2024 NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN AMENDMENT REVIEW SHEET DATE FILED: December 19, 2023 NEIGHORHOOD PLAN: East MLK Combined (MLK-183) CASE#: NPA-2023-0015.06 PROJECT NAME: Springdale Beauty Salon PC DATE: April 23, 2024 ADDRESS/ES: 1035 Springdale Road DISTRICT AREA: SITE AREA: 0.132 acres OWNER/APPLICANT: AGENT: Thrower Design, LLC (Victoria Haase and Ron Thrower) CASE MANAGER: Maureen Meredith STAFF EMAIL: Maureen Meredith@austintexas.gov TYPE OF AMENDMENT: Change in Future Land Use Designation Isaacs Yvonne Sandoval Living Trust 3 From: Higher Density Single Family To: Mixed Use Base District Zoning Change Related Zoning Case: C14-2023-0156 From: SF-3-NP NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN ADOPTION DATE: CITY COUNCIL DATE: TBD PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: April 23, 2024 – (action pending) PHONE: (512) 974-2695 To: GO-MU-NP November 7, 2002 ACTION: Planning Commission: April 23, 2024 STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff supports the applicant’s request for Mixed Use land use. BASIS FOR STAFF’S RECOMMENDATION: The applicant proposes to rezone the property from SF-3-NP to GO-MU-NP to open a beauty salon on the property. The applicant proposes to change the future land use map from Higher Density Single Family to Mixed Use land use. The property is located on Springdale Road which is an activity corridor where mixed use land use and developments are appropriate. Below are section of the neighborhood plan that supports the applicants request: LAND USE DESCRIPTIONS: EXISTING LAND USE: Single family - Single family detached or up to three residential uses at typical urban and/or suburban densities Purpose 1. Preserve the land use pattern and future viability of existing neighborhoods; 2. Encourage new infill development that continues existing neighborhood patterns of development; and 3. Protect residential neighborhoods from incompatible business or industry and the loss of existing housing. Application 1. Existing single‐family areas should generally be designated as single family to preserve established neighborhoods; and 2 Planning Commission: April 23, 2024 2. May include small lot options (Cottage, Urban Home, Small Lot Single Family) and two‐family residential options (Duplex, Secondary Apartment, Single Family Attached, Two‐Family Residential) in areas considered appropriate for this type of infill development. PROPOSED LAND USE: Mixed Use - An area that is appropriate for a mix of residential and non‐residential uses. Purpose 1. Encourage more retail and commercial services within walking distance of residents; 2. Allow live‐work/flex space on existing commercially zoned land in the neighborhood; 3. Allow a mixture of complementary land use types, which may include housing, retail, offices, commercial services, and civic uses …
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET CASE: C14-2023-0156 (Springdale Beauty Salon) DISTRICT: 3 ADDRESS: 1035 Springdale Road ZONING FROM: SF-3-NP TO: GO-MU-NP SITE AREA: approximately 0.13 acres (approximately 5,750 sq. ft.) PROPERTY OWNER: Isaacs Yvonne Sandoval Living Trust AGENT: Thrower Design, LLC (Ron Thrower & Victoria Haase) CASE MANAGER: Jonathan Tomko (512) 974-1057, jonathan.tomko@austintexas.gov STAFF RECOMMEDATION: Staff recommends granting general office-mixed use-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (GO-MU-CO-NP) combining district zoning, with a conditional overlay limiting the maximum height to 40 feet. The applicant has signaled agreement with the staff’s recommendation. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: April 23, 2024: Case is scheduled to be heard by Planning Commission CITY COUNCIL ACTION: TBD ORDINANCE NUMBER: N/A ISSUES: N/A CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: The property in question is located just east of Springdale Road, just south of Munson Street and north of Alf Avenue. It is currently occupied by a single-family home of approximately 1,100 square feet built in approximately 1961. Single family homes abut the subject tract to the north, east and south. To the west across Springdale Road are five new 3-story townhomes built in 2024. The property owner/applicant seeks this rezoning to allow the in-home business use of a beauty salon which is not allowed under the current zoning category of SF-3-NP. A neighborhood plan amendment change is required with this rezoning. BASIS OF RECOMMENDATION: Public facilities and services should be adequate to serve the set of uses allowed by a rezoning Springdale Road is an ASMP level 2 roadway with sidewalks, bicycle routes and transit service. It is also an Imagine Austin Activity Corridor as is Airport Boulevard approximately 1,200 feet west of the subject tract. The subject tract is just outside, approximately 250 feet north of the Springdale Station Imagine Austin Activity Center. Allowing a beauty salon use in this location would be supported by both the transportation options available but also by Imagine Austin’s goal of, “allow[ing] people to 1 of 719 C14-2023-0156 - 1035 Springdale Beauty Salon; District 3 C14-2023-0156 2 SF-3-NP LAND USES SF-3-NP SF-3-NP SF-3-NP SF-6-NP reside, work, shop, access services, people watch, recreate, and hang out without traveling far distances.” Zoning changes should promote compatibility with adjacent and nearby uses. It is prudent to allow this use but also to limit the maximum height of the structure given the proximity of single-family structures closely abutting the subject tract. The applicant has signaled they are not opposed to a …
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET CASE: C14-2024-0024 ZONING FROM: GO DISTRICT: 9 ZONING TO: DMU-CO (8,833 sq. ft.) ADDRESS: 1300 and 1304 Rio Grande Street SITE AREA: 0.20 acres PROPERTY OWNER: Austin Spirirt LLC & Ying McGuire AGENT: HD Brown Consulting (Amanda Brown) CASE MANAGER: Cynthia Hadri 512-974-7620, Cynthia.hadri@austintexas.gov STAFF RECOMMENDATION: The staff recommendation is to recommend downtown mixed use – conditional overlay (DMU-CO) combined zoning district. The conditional overlay will limit the height on the property to a maximum of 60 feet. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: April 23, 2024: CITY COUNCIL ACTION: ORDINANCE NUMBER: ISSUES: N/A CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: The property in question is approximately 0.20 acres, is developed with a bed and breakfast, has access to West 13th Half Street (level 1), and is currently zoned general office (GO) zoning district. This site is in the Northwest District of the Downtown Area Plan and is located within the Capital View Corridor. The property has several office types around it (DMU-CO, GO, LR, LO, and GO-MU-H-CO) to the north, east, and west. There are multifamily residences zoned (MF-4) to the west, and an Autin Community College campus that is zoned (DMU-CO and DMU-H-CO) to the south. Please refer to Exhibits A (Zoning Map) and B (Aerial View). The staff is recommending the downtown mixed use – conditional overlay (DMU-CO) combined zoning district for a hotel use in the existing building. The proposed zoning is 1 of 1520 C14-2024-0024 - 1304 Rio Grande Rezoning; District 9 C14-2024-0024 2 compatible and consistent with surrounding land uses and zoning patterns in this area as there is existing DMU-CO zoning to the north, south, and east. The Downtown Area Plan calls for DMU 60 for these tracts (please see attached Exhibit D- Downtown Austin Plan Exhibits). Per the comprehensive plan review comments this site meets nine (9) of the Imagine Austin Decision Guidelines. The site is in the Imagine Austin Growth Concept Map, more specifically it is within the Downtown Regional Center and 0.21 miles east of Lamar Boulevard, a core transit corridor. There is a bus route approximately 0.12 miles to the east on West 15th street. Within 0.5 miles there are goods and services and or an employment center, public schools and a university, a health facility, cultural resource, and neighborhood park. Pease Elementary and the Austin Community College: Rio Grande Campus are both south. In addition, there is a public …
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET CASE: C14-2024-0031 – 2105 South Congress Avenue DISTRICT: 9 ADDRESS: 2101, 2105, 2109 South Congress Avenue, 110 East Live Oak Street, 2113 Nickerson Street ZONING FROM: CS-MU-V-NP & GR-MU-V-NP TO: CS-MU-V-DB90-NP & GR-MU-V-DB90- NP SITE AREA: 2.834 acres PROPERTY OWNER: SOCO Development, LLC (Brad Stein) AGENT: Drenner Group (Drew Raffaele) CASE MANAGER: Marcelle Boudreaux (512-974-8094, marcelle.boudreaux@austintexas.gov) STAFF RECOMMENDATION: The Staff recommendation is to grant general commercial services – mixed use - vertical mixed use building – density bonus 90 - neighborhood plan (CS-MU-V-DB90- NP) combining district zoning for Tract 1 and community commercial – mixed use – vertical mixed use – density bonus 90 – neighborhood plan (GR-MU-V-DB90 -NP) combining district zoning for Tract 2. For a summary of the basis of Staff’s recommendation, please see pages 2 – 4. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: April 23, 2024 CITY COUNCIL ACTION: May 30, 2024 ORDINANCE NUMBER: ISSUES: In December 2023, Ordinance No. 20220609-080, Ordinance No. 20221201-056 and Ordinance No. 20221201-055 were invalidated. On March 11, 2024, Ordinance No. 1 of 1421 C14-2024-0031 - 2105 South Congress Avenue; District 9 C14-2024-0031 Page 2 20240229-073, was enacted to create the “DB90” combining district, which amended City Code Title 25 (Land Development) to create a new zoning district for a density bonus program that grants 30 feet in height above the base zone, to a maximum of 90 feet, and modifies site development regulations including compatibility standards. Subsequently, the applicant submitted a rezoning application to request the -DB90 combining district, in order for the City to continue review of site plan. CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: The subject rezoning area consists of 2.834 acres and is located at the northeast corner of South Congress Avenue and East Live Oak Street. The property is currently developed with retirement housing and auto repair service uses. The portion currently zoned base district CS is Tract 1 and Tract 2 encompasses the portion zoned with base district GR. The property is located within the Greater South River City Combined Neighborhood Plan area. To the north across Leland Street is Lively Middle School (P-NP). To the east are apartments and single family residences (SF-3-NP; GR-MU-CO-NP). Across from the site to the south, with frontage on East Live Oak Street, includes restaurants, food trucks, and the Travis County Public Defender’s office (CS-MU-NP; CS-MU-V-NP; P-NP; MF-3-NP). Across from the site to the west, with frontage on South Congress …
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET CASE: C14-2024-0029 – 2706 Gonzales & 2730 E 7th DISTRICT: 3 ADDRESS: 2706 Gonzales Street & 2730 East 7th Street ZONING FROM: CS-V-NP TO: CS-V-DB90-NP SITE AREA: 3.117 acres PROPERTY OWNER: The Dale L. Martin and Suzan S. Martin Revocable Trust AGENT: Dubois Bryant & Campbell, LLP (David Hartman) CASE MANAGER: Marcelle Boudreaux (512-974-8094, marcelle.boudreaux@austintexas.gov) STAFF RECOMMENDATION: The Staff recommendation is to grant general commercial services – vertical mixed use building – density bonus 90 - neighborhood plan (CS-V-DB90-NP) combining district zoning. For a summary of the basis of Staff’s recommendation, please see pages 2 – 4. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: April 23, 2024 CITY COUNCIL ACTION: May 30, 2024 ORDINANCE NUMBER: ISSUES: In December 2023, Ordinance No. 20220609-080, Ordinance No. 20221201-056 and Ordinance No. 20221201-055 were invalidated. On March 11, 2024, Ordinance No. 20240229-073, was enacted to create the “DB90” combining district, which amended City Code Title 25 (Land Development) to create a new zoning district for a density bonus program that grants 30 feet in height above the base zone, to a maximum of 90 feet, and modifies site development regulations including compatibility standards. Subsequently, the applicant submitted a rezoning application to request the -DB90 combining district, in order for the City to continue review of site plan. 1 of 1122 C14-2024-0029 - 2706 Gonzales Street and 2730 East 7th Street; District 3 C14-2024-0029 Page 2 CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: The subject rezoning area consists of 3.117 acres and is located at the northwest corner where Gonzales Street, East 7th Street and North Pleasant Valley Road intersect. The property is currently developed with a general retail sales establishment (auto parts) and associated parking, and a drive-through restaurant previously occupied the property. The property is located at the northwest corner where Gonzales Street and East 7th Street cross, at the intersection with North Pleasant Valley Road within the Govalle/ Johnston Terrace Neighborhood Plan area. To the north and west is Parque Zaragoza neighborhood park (P-NP), as the property is situated at the Park’s southeast corner within the block that forms the park. To the east across North Pleasant Valley Road is single family residential (SF-3-NP). Immediately across from the site to the south, frontage on East 7th Street includes a commercial center with anchor grocery and supporting commercial (GR-NP) and on Gonzales Street is an automotive service and repair station (CS-V-CO-NP). Please refer to Exhibits …
************************************************************************ MEMORANDUM TO: Claire Hempel, Chair Planning Commission Members FROM: Nancy Estrada Planning Department DATE: April 17, 2024 RE: C14-2023-0094 – 4405 Merle Drive Postponement Request by Staff ************************************************************************ Staff requests a postponement of the above referenced rezoning case from the April 23, 2024, Planning Commission hearing to May 28, 2024, in order for the applicant to provide additional information. 1 of 124 C14-2023-0094 - Merle; District 5
PLANNING COMMISISON SITE PLAN – COMPATIBILITY WAIVER ONLY CASE NUMBER: SP-2023-0113C PLANNING COMMISSION HEARING DATE: April 23, 2024 PROJECT NAME: DC-2422 ADDRESS: 2422 E. 7th Street COUNCIL DISTRICT: 3 OWNER: ENGINEER: DC-2422, LLC 2120 E. 7th St. #200 Austin, TX 78702 Milian Consulting LLC (Maximiliano Martinez) 1006 Vargas Rd. Austin, TX 78741 (956) 251-5146 (512) 978-4555 CASE MANAGER: Kate Castles Kate.Castles@austintexas.gov NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN: Govalle Neighborhood Plan Area PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT: The applicant is proposing to develop vacant land on five lots zoned CS-CO-NP into a commercial mixed-use development. The applicant is proposing to build 3,870 square feet of Restaurant (General), 1,374 square feet of General Retail, 39,988 square feet of Professional Office, and 1 efficiency accessory dwelling unit (498 square feet). The site will have a single driveway accessing E. 7th Street and will provide landscaping, on-site bicycle parking, and public sidewalk improvements on 0.53 acres. The applicant has already received a compatibility variance from the Board of Adjustment to increase the height limits of the proposed building. One waiver from compatibility setback requirements is being requested from the Planning Commission. DESCRIPTION OF WAIVER: The applicant is requesting a waiver from § 25-2-1063(B)(1), which requires a structure setback of 25 feet from property zoned as SF-5 or more restrictive. The proposed building is located within the 25-foot compatibility setback from the property line of the SF-3-NP zoning district located to the north across an alley. The proposed building is currently located approximately 17 feet from the adjacent property line of the SF-3-NP zoning district and is also separated by right-of-way. SUMMARY STAFF RECOMMENDATION: The proximity of the SF-3-NP district triggers the 25-foot compatibility setback regulation. However, the proposed development and the triggering SF-3-NP properties are currently separated by an alley. Additionally, the SF-3-NP district is immediately adjacent to a GR-MU-CO-NP district to the east. The SF-3-NP properties located to the north are developed as single-family use. The adjacent property to the north is zoned GR-MU-CO-NP and developed as mixed-use residential, retail, and automotive repair services uses. 1 of 926 P-2023-0113C - DC-2422; District 3 Ordinance No. 030327-11a rezoned the property from LI to CS-CO-NP in 2003. The ordinance prohibited adult oriented businesses, kennels, residential treatment, campground, pawn shop services, and vehicle storage uses, and made agricultural sales and services, limited warehousing and distribution, laundry services, equipment repair services, construction sales and services, building maintenance services, and equipment sales uses conditional. The …
ORDINANCE AMENDMENT REVIEW SHEET C20-2024-007 Amendment: C20-2024-007 Amendments to the Regulating Plan for the North Burnet/Gateway Zoning District to change the expiration date for approved preliminary plans for property subject to the North Burnet/Gateway Regulating Plan. Background and summary of proposed code amendment: Initiated by the City Council under Resolution No. 20240321-037. Council Sponsors: Mayor Pro Tem Leslie Pool, Council Member José ''Chito'' Vela, Council Member Zohaib ''Zo'' Qadri, Council Member Mackenzie Kelly. Conduct a public hearing and consider a recommendation for an ordinance amending City Code Title 25 to modify Regulating Plan for the North Burnet/Gateway Zoning District to change the expiration date for approved preliminary plans for property subject to the North Burnet/Gateway Regulating Plan. The amendment will create a new section under 1.3.4. Exemption from Certain Preliminary Plan Requirements as described in Exhibit “A” and achieve the following: 1. Extend the expiration date of approved Preliminary Plans in the North Burnet/Gateway Regulating Plan from five years to ten years with one five-year extension at the discretion of the Director of Development Services Department (Director), for a maximum period of 15 years from the original Preliminary Plan expiration date. 2. Apply this amendment to projects of 50 acres or more located within the boundaries of the North Burnet/Gateway Regulating Plan area. 3. Existing projects in the North Burnet/Gateway Regulating Plan with approved Preliminary Plans that meet the 50 acres or more criteria are extended to the full ten-year period, with one five-year extension at the discretion of the Director. The Imagine Austin Comprehensive Plan identified the North Burnet/Gateway and Domain areas as a Regional Center and Austin's "second downtown." The North Burnet/Gateway Vision Plan was adopted in 2006, followed with adoption of the North Burnet/Gateway Regulating Plan (the Plan) in 2009 that set development and design standards for the area. Multiple amendments to the Plan since 2013 have facilitated the redevelopment of the area's older industrial, office, and warehouse sites in favor of mixed-use development with increased housing density, variety of office spaces, and vibrant store fronts for small retail business. The recent construction of two new Red Line commuter rail stations, one at the Uptown ATX campus and the other at McKalla to serve the Q2 Stadium have generated significant development interest in the area. The Plan has been updated on several occasions per City Council and Planning Commission initiation of amendments to City Code Title 25 …
PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA Tuesday, April 23, 2024 The Planning Commission will convene at 4:00 PM on Tuesday, April 23, 2024, at City Hall, Council Chambers 1001 301 W. Second Street, Austin, TX. Some members of the Planning Commission may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Greg Anderson – Secretary (District 4) Awais Azhar – Vice-Chair (Mayor) Nadia Barrera-Ramirez (District 3) Grayson Cox (District 10) Adam Haynes (Mayor) Claire Hempel – Chair (District 8) Patrick Howard (District 1) Ryan Johnson (District 7) Felicity Maxwell (District 5) Jennifer Mushtaler (District 6) Alberta Phillips (Mayor) Danielle Skidmore (District 9) Alice Woods – Parliamentarian (District 2) Ex-Officio Members Jessica Cohen – Chair of Board of Adjustment Jesús Garza – Interim City Manager Candace Hunter – AISD Board of Trustees Richard Mendoza – Director of Transportation and Public Works 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: Steven Maddoux 512-974-6080 Executive Liaison: Joi Harden 512-974-1617 Commission Liaison: Andrew Rivera, 512-974-6508 attorney. Private Consultation with Attorney – Section 551.071 PUBLIC COMMUNICATION The first four (4) speakers signed up prior to the closure of speaker registration will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of March 12, 2024 and April 9, 2024. PUBLIC HEARING 2. LDC Amendments Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: Land Development Code Amendments: Citywide Compatibility, Electric Vehicle Charging and HOME Phase 2 Discussion and possible action to recommend amendments to City Code Title 25 (Land Development) that would: revise height, building placement, and other related regulations that apply to property and are in addition to the base zoning regulations (also known as Compatibility Standards); create regulations that allow properties to be used for charging electric vehicles and revise regulations that apply to lots with one housing unit and regulations that apply to flag lots. Recommended Citywide Compatibility - Johnathan Lee 512-974-7232; Electric Vehicle Charging - Eric Thomas, 512-974-7940; HOME Phase 2 - Laura Keating 512-978-1584. 3. Plan Amendment: Location: Owner/Applicant: Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: Postponement Request: NPA-2023-0025.01 - 5725 W. US Hwy 290 Eastbound; …
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WORKING DRAFT – SUBJECT TO CHANGE PLANNING COMMISSION – VERSION 1 APRIL 23, 2024 ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE REPEALING AND REPLACING ARTICLE 10, SUBCHAPTER C OF CITY CODE CHAPTER 25-2 RELATING TO COMPATIBILITY STANDARDS; AND AMENDING CITY CODE SECTION 25- 2-1176 RELATING TO DOCKS, MARINAS, AND OTHER LAKEFRONT USES. BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: PART 1. Article 10 (Compatibility Standards), Subchapter C of City Code Chapter 25-2 is repealed and replaced to read: ARTICLE 10. COMPATIBILITY STANDARDS. Division 1. General Provisions. § 25-2-1051 APPLICABILITY. Except as provided in Section 25-2-1052 (Exceptions) or another specific provision of this title, this article applies to a site that is: (1) zoned multi-family residence moderate-high density (MF-4) or less restrictive; and (2) located within 75 feet of a triggering property. § 25-2-1052 EXCEPTIONS. This article does not apply to: (1) (2) a structural alteration that does not increase the square footage, area, or height of a building; a site zoned Central Business District (CBD) or Downtown Mixed-Use (DMU); or (3) a site that is used for: (a) duplex use; (b) single-family attached residential use; 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 Page 1 of 5 COA Law Department 4/18/2024 1:38 PM Compatibility Standards 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 WORKING DRAFT – SUBJECT TO CHANGE PLANNING COMMISSION – VERSION 1 APRIL 23, 2024 (c) single-family residential use; (d) two-unit residential use; (e) three-unit residential; (f) adult-care services use (limited or general); or (g) childcare services use (limited or general). § 25-2-1053 TRIGGERING PROPERTY. A triggering property is a site: (1) with at least one dwelling unit but less than four dwelling units; and (2) zoned Urban Family Residence (SF-5) or more restrictive. § 25-2-1054 SITE-SPECIFIC AMENDMENTS. (A) Except as provided in Subsection (B), council may grant site-specific amendments to height limits established in Section 25-2-1061 (Compatibility Height Limits) if council determines that an amendment is appropriate and will not harm the surrounding area. (B) A site is not eligible for a site-specific amendment if the site is: (1) zoned: (a) special purpose base zoning district; (b) density bonus (DB) combining district; or (2) subject to the university neighborhood overlay (UNO). (C) …
WORKING DRAFT – SUBJECT TO CHANGE PLANNING COMMISSION – VERSION 1 APRIL 23, 2024 ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 25 (LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE) OF THE CITY CODE RELATING TO REGULATIONS THAT APPLY TO PROPERTY WITH ONE DWELLING UNIT AND FLAG LOTS. BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: PART 1. Section 25-1-21 (Definitions) of City Code is amended to amend Subdivision (103) to read: (103) SIDE LOT LINE means a lot line intersecting the front lot line and extending a minimum distance of 25 [75] feet. PART 2. Section 25-1-22 (Measurements) of City Code is amended to amend Subsection (A) to read: § 25-1-22 MEASUREMENTS. (A) For MF-1 and less restrictive, lot [Lot] area is the net horizontal area within the lot lines, excluding the portion of the lot that: (1) [that] provides street access, if the lot is a flag lot; or (2) [that] is located below 492.8 feet of elevation above sea level, if the lot is adjacent to Lake Austin. (B) For SF-6 and more restrictive, lot area is the net horizontal area within the lot lines and: (1) (2) includes the portion of the lot that provides street access, if the lot is a flag lot, and excludes the portion of the lot that is located below 492.8 feet of elevation above sea level, if the lot is adjacent to Lake Austin. (C) Lot depth is the horizontal distance between the mid-point of the front lot line and the midpoint of the rear lot line. 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 4/18/2024 2:05 PM HOME 2: 1 Unit Regulations & Flag Lots Page 1 of 11 COA Law Department 26 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 WORKING DRAFT – SUBJECT TO CHANGE PLANNING COMMISSION – VERSION 1 APRIL 23, 2024 (D[C]) Except as otherwise provided in this title, lot width is measured at the front setback line and at a distance of 20 [50] feet to the rear of the front setback line. (E[D]) In determining required yards and setbacks for an irregularly shaped lot or a lot bounded by only three lot lines, the rear lot line is: (1) a …
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 27 28 29 WORKING DRAFT – SUBJECT TO CHANGE PLANNING COMMISSION - VERSION 1 APRIL 23, 2024 ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CITY CODE CHAPTER 25-2 TO ESTABLISH A NEW USE AND SITE DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS FOR ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING. BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: PART 1. Subsection (B) of City Code Section 25-2-4 (Commercial Uses Described) is amended to add a new use of “Electric Vehicle Charging” and to renumber the remaining uses accordingly: (25) ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING use is the use of a site for the charging of an electric vehicle, including battery charging stations and rapid charging stations, each as defined by the United States Department of Energy. PART 2. City Code Chapter 25-2, Subchapter C, Article 4, Division 2 (Commercial Uses) is amended to add a new Section 25-2-819 to read: § 25-2-819 ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING USE. (A) This section applies to an electric vehicle charging use as a principal use. (B) This section does not apply to an electric vehicle charging use as an accessory use. (C) This section governs over a conflicting provision of this title or other ordinance unless the conflicting provision is more restrictive. (D) In this section: (1) a roadway description has the meaning assigned in Article 5 (Definitions) of Subchapter E; and (2) distance is measured from lot line to lot line. (E) Electric vehicle charging stations must be located at ground level or above. (F) Electric vehicle charging use is a permitted use on a site with a commercial or industrial base zoning district and: (1) an existing service station use; or (2) a discontinued service station use, if a subsequent use on the site did not include a restaurant (general) use, a restaurant (limited) use, or a residential use. Page 1 of 3 COA Law Department 4/18/2024 1:50 PM Electric Vehicle Charging WORKING DRAFT – SUBJECT TO CHANGE PLANNING COMMISSION - VERSION 1 APRIL 23, 2024 (G) Subject to the requirements of Subsections (H), (I), and (J), electric vehicle charging use is a permitted or conditional use on a site zoned: (1) General Commercial Services (CS); (2) Commercial Liquor Sales (CS-1); (3) Commercial Highway (CH); (4) Industrial Park (IP); (5) Major Industry (MI); (6) Limited Industrial …
Compatibility 4/3/2024 Seventy-five feet trigger distance in excessive. It is out of the norm of peer cities. Fifty feet is plenty. Compatibility 4/3/2024 Public Input Public Input Compatibility 4/3/2024 Email Compatibility 4/3/2024 Public Input Compatibility 4/3/2024 Email I oppose the proposed amendments. These changes threaten to erode the unique character & heritage of our city by favoring developments that could push out long-term residents in pursuit of profit, fundamentally altering the fabric of our communities. Increasing height limits near residential areas disregards the importance of maintaining the aesthetic & historical integrity of our neighborhoods. Moreover, granting City Council the power to adjust these limits on a case-by-case basis opens the door to inconsistent decision-making, potentially influenced by developers' interests over those of the community. This approach undermines democratic principles, replacing clear, equitable rules with discretionary judgments. As Austin continues to grow, it's crucial that development policies prioritize preserving our city, protecting its residents, & ensuring that progress benefits the whole community equitably. We must demand transparency & fairness in our city’s planning processes. Hello, I have a question on the side-by-side comparison table between the current compatibilty code and the proposed changes. For height limits it sets 0 height for 25ft or less, which it also calls a compatibility buffer. But under the compaitibility buffer section, it says not required for certain cases (townhomes, small condo, and particularly residential-scale commercial). Just to be certain - does that exemption cancel out the 0ft height requirement within 25 feet? And if it does, what height requirement goes there instead. Hello, I have a comment on the compatibility code changes for noise from mechanical equipment. The 70dB of the current code is huge for today's standards. A new standard needs to be set - along the lines of "barely audible by a reasonable person at the triggering property". Or a number like like 50dB. Or even like "whichever satisfies" for the two! Somewhere along those lines. Also, much more needs to be said about rooftop machinery. That machinery should definitely be barely or non-audible. And solid screening that acts as an effective outward noise deflector should be specified for it. Also for rooftop machinery, it should be clarified if it's part of the building for max height requirement, or if it's on top the max height requirement (like an additional 5 foot allowance for instance). That's because the screening for it is "structure" …
EV Charging No. Commissione Reference Pg #/Section Proposed Amendment Proposed Text Change References and Notes WG Vote Azhar Vote Cox Vote Haynes Vote Johnson Vote Maxwell Phillips Vote r Document # (if needed) Tally Vote 1 Cox pgs 2-3 Remove roadway (J) Electric vehicle charging use is a As electric vehicles 6/6 Yes Yes yes yes Yes Yes JOINT PUBLIC HEARING - VERSION 1 MARCH 29, 2024 classification restriction conditional use if the site: lower in price, the major for conditional use of (1) is zoned with a zoning district barrier to mass EV Charging. included in Subsection (G); and (Underline added text/Strikethrough deleted text) Text Change Included in Amendment (YES/NO) Yes (2) front-faces or side-faces one of the following roadways: (a) a core transit corridor; (b) a future core transit corridor; (c) an urban roadway. adoption will be the lack of home charging for renters. In these scenarios it might be beneficial to have small EV charging sites along smaller roadways, subject to an approved CUP.
Compatibility No. 1 Commissione Reference Proposed Amendment Proposed Text Change (Underline added text/Strikethrough Text Change References and Notes (if WG Vote Azhar Cox Vote Haynes Johnson Maxwell Phillips Johnson Draft Clarify existing language that Strike from lines 54-57: "less than 40 feet and the site is zoned:(1) Current language was vague - 5/6 Yes yes yes yes yes Included in Yes Pg 3 Ordinance v1 "compatibility" height limits do neighborhood office (NO);(2) limited office (LO); or(3) neighborhood I propose changing the not apply to zoning categories commercial (LR)" and replace with the words "40 feet or less." with a maximum height of up 40 feet (remove redundancy). language just to clarify that districts with a height limit equal to or less than 40 feet are exempt from compatibility height restrictions, and to simplify the text. 2 Johnson Draft 3-4 Clarify existing language Replace (B)(2) beginning on line 72 with: Yes Updated per 4/15 WG 5/6 Yes yes yes yes yes Ordinance v1 regarding which districts (2) A compatibility buffer is not required if the site is zoned: meeting compatibility buffers apply to. (a) neighborhood office (NO); 3 Johnson Draft 4 Reduce the width of a required Yes Updated on 4/16 - narrow lots 5/6 Yes yes Yes yes yes Ordinance v1 buffer on narrow lots (less than (D) Except as provided by Subsection (E) below or a site-specific can use a 15-foot buffer (with (b) limited office (LO); or (c) neighborhood commercial (LR). Replace lines 60-64 with the following: 75 feet wide), to a 15-foot wide amendment to this section, a structure that is located: an increased Screening Zone) Screening Zone; allow up to 35ft (1) at least 50 feet but less than 75 feet from a triggering property instead of the 25 ft buffer on of height next to the increased may not exceed 60 feet; and larger lots (10' screening/15' screening zone. (2) less than 50 feet from a triggering property may not exceed 40 restricted). Allow up to 35 ft (E) On lots less than 75 feet wide (as measured from the triggering requirements by ~50% in 15' property line(s)), a structure that is located: screening zone - additional (1) at least 50 feet but less than 75 feet from a triggering property small tree, additional 5 shrubs. next to screening zone on narrow lots. Increase planting (2) at least 25 feet but less than 50 feet …
HOME PHASE 2 No. Commissione # 4 Reference Pg #/ Proposed Amendment Proposed Text Change (Underline added text/Strikethrough References and Notes (if WG Vote Azhar Vote Cox Vote Haynes Vote Johnson Vote Maxwell Phillips Vote r Document Section deleted text) needed) Tally Vote Text Change Included in Amendment (YES/NO) 1 Johnson Draft Remove setbacks for "internal" lot Modify 25-2-779(F)(4) with the following: Yes MODIFIED 4/19 to put 6/6 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Ordinance lines (aka setbacks between new v1 lots created from a replat), maintain (4) Except as provided in Subdivisions (5) and (6) , the following 5 foot setback from original side setbacks apply... and rear property lines. Replace 25-2-779(F)(5) with the following: front and side street setbacks into a separate amendment 2 Johnson Draft 4 Reduce the minimum lot width to Yes MODIFIED 4/19 to 15 5/6 Yes Yes No - I want to Yes Yes Yes Ordinance 15 feet. least 20 15 feet wide." v1 feet - compromise to still allow townhouses and other attached units without being overly wide. Prohibition on driveway access for small frontages remains untouched. MODIFIED 4/19 - clarified 4/6 go to 30 but not doing an amendment b/c I know support is not there. 3 Johnson Draft 4 Allow for "back lots" to be created Direct staff to propose a mechanism for the creation of lots that do Yes No Yes Yes Yes Yes Ordinance without frontage on a public street, not have street frontage, as long as they have adequate room for to be direction to v1 as long as they have utility and utilities, first responder and physical access guaranteed by staff/less prescriptive physical access via a permanent permanent easement, and meet other required lot standards (i.e. easement shown on the width, area). One potential approach is described below, using the subdivision. term "back lots." Houston, Charlottesville VA, Cleveland OH, and (5) The minimum setback from any property line directly abutting another small lot residential use on property zoned SF-3 or more restrictive is zero. (6) Except for a side-street setback, when an attached dwelling unit abuts a property line, the minimum setback for that property line is zero." Modify line 82 to read: "(2) Except for a flag lot, a lot must be at numerous other cities have a similar mechanism under different names (sub lots, townhouse lots, etc). Insert new subsection (10) under 25-1-21 (Definitions) and …
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET CASE: C14-2023-0109 – 4323 South Congress Ave. DISTRICT: 3 ADDRESS: 4321 ½, 4323 ½, 4323 and 4329 S Congress Avenue ZONING FROM/TO: LI-PDA-NP, to change conditions of zoning, including the maximum height, maximum number of dwelling units and maximum floor-to-area ratio (FAR) SITE AREA: 9.337 acres PROPERTY OWNER: SE Austin Global Land, LLC AGENT: Drenner Group, PC (Leah M. Bojo) CASE MANAGER: Nancy Estrada (512-974-7617, nancy.estrada@austintexas.gov) STAFF RECOMMENDATION: The Staff recommendation is to grant an amendment to limited industrial services – planned development area – neighborhood plan (LI-PDA-NP) combining district zoning. The amendment would allow a maximum floor-to-area (FAR) ratio increase of 1.5:1 to 1.75:1, a maximum height increase from 60 feet to 90 feet, an increase to the number of residential units from 400 units to 620 units, and an increase in the number of residential units per acre from 42.2968 to 66.4025 as shown in Attachment A, the proposed revised ordinance. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: April 23, 2024: March 26, 2024: Approved a POSTPONEMENT REQUEST by the neighborhood to April 23, 2024 [A. AZHAR; F. MAXWELL – 2nd] (10-0), G. ANDERSON, P. HOWARD, A. PHILLIPS – ABSENT CITY COUNCIL ACTION: ORDINANCE NUMBER: ISSUES: 1 of 2123 C14-2023-0109 - 4323 S Congress Avenue; District 3 C14-2023-0109 Page 2 CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: The subject rezoning area is approximately 9.33 acres and is located at the southeast corner of South Congress Avenue and Industrial Boulevard, just south of East Ben White Boulevard. Development in this area is generally characterized by warehouses containing distribution and supply companies, fabrication companies, construction sales and service businesses, and outside storage uses (LI-NP; LI-CO-NP; LI-PDA-NP). Please refer to Exhibits A (Zoning Map), A-1 (Aerial View). Currently the property is developed with two multifamily residential buildings and the readapted Saint Elmo Public Market. There are 387 units within the existing multifamily buildings with the associated parking garage. The public market is within an existing warehouse building that is approximately 48,000 square feet and contains a cocktail lounge, bowling alley, and outdoor patio uses. As set forth in Land Development Code Section 25-2-441, the regulations of a planned development area (PDA) may modify: 1) permitted or conditional uses authorized by the base zoning district, 2) site development regulations except for compatibility standards, and 3) off-street parking or loading regulations, sign regulations or screening regulations applicable in the base district. The Applicant is proposing …
RESTRICTIVE COVENANT TERMINATION REVIEW SHEET DISTRICT: 10 CASE: C14-96-0127(RCT) – 5209 S. Pleasant Valley ADDRESS: 5209, 5205, 5303 South Pleasant Valley Road and 5302 Woodland Oaks Court EXISTING ZONING: GO-NP SITE AREA: 2.3269 acres PROPERTY OWNER: Austin Travis County Youth Services, Inc. (Robert Martinez) AGENT: Drenner Group, PC (Leah M. Bojo) CASE MANAGER: Nancy Estrada (512-974-7617, nancy.estrada@austintexas.gov) STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends granting a Termination of the Restrictive Covenant. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: April 23, 2024: CITY COUNCIL ACTION: RESTRICTIVE COVENANT TERMINATION RECORDING NUMBER: ISSUES: None at this time. CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: The proposed Restrictive Covenant Termination area is comprised of approximately 2.33 acres and is located east of South Pleasant Valley Road between Terri Road and East Stassney Lane. The subject area was rezoned from the family residence (SF-3) district to the general office (GO) district in 1997. It is currently developed as a youth center. The rezoning case included a public Restrictive Covenant that specified that if use of the Property as “GO” General Office district is discontinued for 90 consecutive days, the Owner of the Property will not object to the City of Austin rezoning the property to “SF-3” Family Residence district as defined in Chapter 13-2 of the City Code. C14-96-0127(RCT) Page 2 Please refer to Exhibits A (Zoning Map), A-1 (Aerial View) and B (1997 Rezoning Ordinance and Restrictive Covenant). The Applicant proposes to terminate the Restrictive Covenant in order to allow for multifamily residential development under the Affordability Unlocked program. Currently, the applicant has both S.M.A.R.T. Housing and Affordability Unlocked applications in staff review with the Housing Department. BASIS OF RECOMMENDATION: Staff supports the Termination request. Currently there is multifamily residence-low density (MF-2) zoning adjacent to the south of this property as well as to the southeast. Multifamily residence-limited density (MF-1) zoning is also located directly to the west across South Pleasant Valley Road. This area is supported by public transit with Capital Metro bus routes/stops along South Pleasant Valley Road, East Stassney Lane and Terri Road. These are all major arterials that are a part of the ASMP Transit Priority Network. EXISTING ZONING AND LAND USES: ZONING GO-CO Site North SF-3-NP South MF-2-NP; LR-NP East SF-3-NP; MF-2-NP West MF-1-NP; SF-3-NP; LR-NP LAND USES Youth Center Single family residential Multifamily residential; Service station; Commercial uses Single family residential; Multifamily residential Multifamily residential; Single family residential; Restaurant; NEIGHBORHOOD PLANNING AREA: Southeast Combined (Franklin Park) WATERSHEDS: …
