April 11, 2024 Austin City Council and Planning Commission 301 W. Second Street Austin, TX 78701 Re: Amendment C20-2023-021 - Electric Vehicle Charging Land Use EVgo welcomes the opportunity to provide input on the recommendations and draft ordinance to establish electric vehicle (EV) charging as a use within the City of Austin land development code. As one of the nation’s largest public fast charging providers, EVgo has over a decade of experience building, owning, and operating fast charging stations across the country.1 The City of Austin has positioned itself as a leader in vehicle electrification, setting an ambitious and achievable goal to electrify 40 percent of all vehicle miles traveled by 2030, including full electrification of private gig, rideshare, delivery, and public health vehicles.2 Achieving this goal will require a significant increase in public EV charging infrastructure over the next decade. To date, many public EV charging installations have been accessory to existing establishments like grocery stores, malls, or offices, allowing drivers to charge at the places they already frequent. However, growing demand for charging will require a variety of site types and use cases, including larger charging sites where EV charging is intended as a primary use of a property. Standalone charging facilities are essential to meeting growing citywide demand for charging and ensuring an equitable transition to electric vehicles. These larger sites not only accommodate increased charging needs by residents and light-duty fleets but also provide a critical charging solution for Austinites without access to at-home charging. We commend Council and staff for their leadership on this effort, and support the key recommendations put forth in the draft ordinance. EVgo offers the following feedback, anchored by national best practices, to build on staff’s recommendations and ensure an effective ordinance that enables rapid, equitable deployment of EV charging throughout the city. 1. Define EV charging as both a primary and accessory use. EVgo supports staff’s recommendation to define EV charging as its own primary use into the land development code, rather than incorporating EV charging under existing categories for parking or gas stations. While this ordinance intends to establish charging as a primary use, staff should also consider defining EV charging as a permitted accessory use in parking lots across the city for consistency. This would codify existing practice and ensure site hosts retain flexibility to offer charging on their properties. 1 https://site-assets.evgo.com/f/78437/x/80120e2978/connect-the-watts_local-zoning-codes-best-practices.pdf 2 See transportation electrification strategies: City …
HOME Phase 2, Compatibility, and EV Charging Code Amendments Planning Commission April 23, 2024 April 23, 2024, Planning Commission Meeting Electric Vehicle Charging Use HOME Phase 2 (Smaller Lot Size for One Unit) Citywide Compatibility Changes Note: Equitable Transit-Oriented Development (ETOD) Overlay will be considered at the April 30, 2024, Planning Commission meeting 2 Public Hearings & Engagement Additional Open Houses May 6, 2024 (West Austin) May 8, 2024 (East Austin) Joint City Council & Planning Commission Meeting April 11, 2024 Open Houses April 17, 2024 + April 20, 2024 (Virtual) Planning Commission Meetings April 23, 2024 + April 30, 2024 City Council Meeting May 16, 2024 3 Engagement Channels Mailed Notice and Media – Purple Postcard – ETOD Notice – News Coverage – Social Media – Advertising Website, Email, and Phone Open Houses 4 Engagement by the Numbers (as of 4/22) Notices mailed out: 671,912 + 39,084 (ETOD) Visitors to www.SpeakUpAustin.org/TransitLDC: 4,990+ Phone calls/emails: 202+ Comments on speakupaustin.org: 150+ Speakers at April 11 Joint Meeting: 181 (115 in favor, 58 against, 8 neutral) Attendees at 4/17 In-Person Open House: 88+ Attendees at 4/20 Virtual Open House: 75+ 5 Additional Open Houses May 6, 2024 6-8 PM Anderson High School 8403 Mesa Drive May 8, 2024 6-8 PM George Washington Carver Museum and Cultural Center 1165 Angelina Street 6 EV Charging Use – Clarifications EV Charging Use prohibited underground because: – EV vehicle fires generate a great deal of smoke and burn very hot. Underground prohibition will assist with smoke removal should an incident occur. – Smoke removal could take days if the EV incident is below the first level below grade, and any access to the garage or vehicles in the garage would be prohibited during that time. No changes to EV Charging as part of accessory parking – The proposed regulations only apply when EV Charging is the principal use on the site. 7 HOME Phase 2– Clarifications 45% Impervious Cover Requirement – The 45% impervious cover limit helps ensure there is space for rainwater to be absorbed or directed to a storm drainage system so it does not negatively affect neighboring properties. – In residential subdivisions, drainage systems are designed assuming 45% impervious cover for residential lots. Emergency Access – The current practice of requiring a fire lane …
Submitted by Commissioner Anderson – Compatibility Amendments Units less than 20’ wide are allowed a parking structure no more than 10’ wide. Anderson 1: Anderson 2: Anderson 3: Anderson 4: Compatibility does not go beyond 50’ for any development with income restricted housing. Exclude multifamily residential use up to 16 units from compatibility buffers. 25-2-779 (4)(b) The minimum side setback is: (i) five feet; or (ii) zero feet for the portion of the lot that provides street access; or (iii) zero feet for a side lot line is shared with a lot containing a Small Lot Single- Family Residential use. (4)(c) The minimum front setback is: (i) fifteen feet; or [edit proposed by other amendments] (ii) five feet if the lot is a flag lot; or (iii) zero feet if the lot is a flag lot and the front lot line is shared with a lot containing a Small Lot Single-Family Resdiential Use. (4)(d) The minimum rear setback is: (i) five feet; or (ii) zero feet for a side lot line is shared with a lot containing a Small Lot Single- Family Residential use. (5) Except for a side-street setback, when an attached dwelling unit abuts a property line, the minimum setback for that property line is zero. For setbacks permitted by this section to be less than 5 feet, the fire-resistant construction standards based on fire separation distance in the applicable building and fire technical codes are required.
Compatibility Amendments Submitted by Commission Haynes H1 - General; The COA shall develop a plain-language summary of the Compatibility regulations, applications, and impacts and make the summary prominently available on the City’s website pages related to building applications and permits, City libraries and community centers, development offices, City Clerk's office, and City Hall 30 days prior to final implementation. The COA shall also make the document available to all ISD libraries, neighborhood contact teams, neighborhood associations, home-owners associations, social justice organizations, and civic and community groups that request a copy. H3 - General; For a minimum of one year after final implementation of Compatibility regulations, COA staff shall prioritize meetings with neighborhood contact teams, neighborhood associations, home-owners associations, social justice organizations, and civic and community groups to offer plain-language summaries and detailed descriptions of the application, permitting and platting requirements, financial incentive programs, and other pertinent information.
Submitted by Commissioner Haynes - HOME 2 Amendments H1 - General; The COA shall develop a form and maintain a list of entities who would like to receive electronic notice only of an application to subdivide a property under HOME2 provisions, such as, but not limited to, builder associations, grassroots urbanist organizations, neighborhood contact teams, housing advocates, social justice organizations, environmental groups, home-owners associations, neighborhood associations, conservation organizations, transportation advocates, civic and community groups, and concerned citizens. The City may charge a one-time application fee for all groups, not to exceed $5, to facilitate the development and maintenance of the data. H2 - General; The COA shall develop a plain-language summary of the HOME2 regulations, application, and impacts and make the summary prominently available on the CIty's website pages related to building applications and permits, City libraries and community centers, development offices, City Clerk's office, and City Hall 30 days prior to final implementation. The COA shall also make the document available to all ISD libraries, neighborhood contact teams, neighborhood associations, home-owners associations, social justice organizations, and civic and community groups that request a copy. H3 - General; For a minimum of one year after final implementation of HOME2 regulations, COA staff shall prioritize meetings with neighborhood contact teams, neighborhood associations, home-owners associations, social justice organizations, and civic and community groups to offer plain-language summaries and detailed descriptions of the application, permitting and platting requirements, financial incentive programs, and other pertinent information. H4 - General; The City's permitting and development offices shall accept and record copies of any duly recorded deed filed with the State of Texas or County of Hays, Travis, or Williamson noting any covenant, easement, historic designation, or private land use agreement related to properties within the corporate limits of Austin. H5 - General; The COA shall notify an applicant and property owners located within 500 feet of the proposed property of information pertaining, but not limited, to historic designations, conservation and utility easements, conditional overlay, and other public or private land use agreements that may impact the subdivision of a previously platted property.
Amendment No. Item (HOME Phase 2, Compatibility, EV Charging, OR ETOD Overlay) Commissioner Proposing Amendment 1 EV Maxwell Reference Document Pg #/Section # of document Proposed Amendment Text Change Included in Amendment (YES/NO) References and Notes (if needed) 2 Compatibility Maxwell Draft Ordinance V2 Page 3 of 5 - § 25-2-1062 (B) Draft Ordinance V1 Page 1 of 3 - § 25-2-819 (E) Electric vehicle charging stations maybe located at one level below ground. Reduce the compatibility buffer requirements for residential structures that are 40 feet or less in height even in mixed use zones and higher density multifamily zones. Renumber the sections accordingly. N/A N/A Yes Yes Proposed Text Change, IF necessary (Underline added text/Strikethrough deleted text) (E) Electric vehicle charging stations must be located at one (1) level below ground, ground level or above. (4) The minimum width of a compatibility buffer is 15 feet for a structure that is 40 feet or less and the site is zoned: (a) Multifamily—High Density (MF-5); (b) Multifamily—Highest Density (MF-6); (c) Mixed Use Combining District (MU); (d) Planned Development Area (PDA); (e) Vertical Mixed Use Building (V); or (f) Density Bonus 90 (DB90).
Amendment No. Item (HOME Phase 2, Compatibility, EV Charging, OR ETOD Overlay) Reference Document Proposed Amendment Pg #/Section # of document Proposed Text Change, IF necessary (Underline added text/Strikethrough deleted text) Text Change Included in Amendment (YES/NO) Commissioner Proposing Amendment References and Notes (if needed) 1 HOME Phase 2 Danielle Skidmore HOME 2: 1 Unit Regulations & 4 Flag Lots draft ordinance Reduce minimum front setback requirements to 10 feet for small lots (F)(4)(c)(i) 15 10 feet, into which a covered porch that is open on three sides may project five feet YES under 5,750 sq ft.
Amen Item (HOME Commissioner Reference Pg #/Section Proposed Amendment Proposed Text Change, IF necessary (Underline added References and Notes (if needed) dment Phase 2, Proposing Document # of No. Compatibility Amendment document text/Strikethrough deleted text) Text Change Included in Amendment (YES/NO) 2 2 2 2 , EV Charging, OR ETOD Overlay) 1 HOME Phase Azhar Draft Access Requirements for Driveways: Page 6 of 11 - § 25-2-779 Ordinance Only lots that are less than 20 feet wide V2 (L)(1) must be required to only take vehicular 2 HOME Phase Azhar Draft access off of an improved alley, from a side street, or through a joint-use driveway with adjoining lots. Impervious Cover and Lot Area: Ensure Page 5 of 11 - § 25-2- Ordinance that there is no change to impervious V2 779(H)(1) cover requirements and how lot area is and Page 1 of 11 - § 25-1- 22 measured from existing LDC requirements. When making changes to § 25-1-22, renumber accordingly. 3 HOME Phase Azhar Draft Minimum Lot Size: A lot must be at least Page 4 of 11 - § 25-2-779 Ordinance 1,800 square feet but less than 5,750 V2 (F)(1) square feet. In addition, explore options for lot sizes reduced down to 1,500 square feet. Ordinance Recommenda preservation program for HOME Phase 2 V2 tion and align with the existing preservation program from Phase 1. The Phase 2 bonus program must utilize incentives such as small lot sizes and other elements to achieve the original goal. For both Phase 1 and 2 programs, preserve Council's intent of granting 0.65 FAR for three units on a site, while maintaining a 0.4 FAR cap on each individual new unit. No This will allow greater flexibility in subdividing two side-by-side lots from a lot with 50 feet existing width and allow for greater flexibility for flag lots. Yes This would ensure that there are no changes to maximum impervious cover requirements and how lot area is measured from current LDC (A) Lot [For MF-1 and less restrictive, lot] [Lot] area is the net horizontal requirements, regardless of zone or area within the lot lines, excluding the portion of the lot that: use. § 25-2-779(H)(1) - The maximum impervious cover is [45 percent] the maximum allowed in the base zoning district regulations. § 25-1-22 MEASUREMENTS (1) [that] provides street access, if the lot is a flag lot; or (2) [that] is located …
From: Paul Robbins Sent: Tuesday, April 23, 2024 11:30 AM To: Rivera, Andrew <Andrew.Rivera@aus�ntexas.gov> Subject: The Home Ordinance and Floods You don't often get email from paul_robbins@greenbuilder.com. Learn why this is important External Email - Exercise Caution Members of the Planning Commission: I am alarmed at flooding that might occur because of the proposed HOME ordinance. If I understand the ordinance correctly, it will affect impervious cover in 2 ways. First, it will encourage increased buildout and impervious cover on existing lots. Second, it will allow increased impervious cover on small lots. Austin is in "flash-flood alley." Torrential rains that sometimes fall here endanger about 24,000 Austin properties in flood plains. Increasing impervious cover will only enlarge these flood plains. HOME will also create more lot-to-lot flooding caused by new buildings on lots with poor drainage. I personally know people in Austin whose homes have been flooded because of drainage uphill from them. You cannot argue with a flood. Ignoring this danger for the sake of increased density will trade one problem for another. Sincerely, Paul Robbins 7405 Callbram LN Austin, TX 78736
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April 23, 2024 Via Electronic Submittal Re: Amended zoning request for rezoning application C14-2024-0024 Dear Mrs. Hadri: As representatives of the developer of the property, we respectfully propose to amend the zoning conditional overlay request for application C14-2024-0024 to add the following uses as prohibited. This request is in addition to the originally requested conditional overlay of limiting the maximum height to 60’. If you have any questions regarding this request or need additional information, please do not hesitate to contact me at your convenience. Very truly yours, Mrs. Cynthia Hadri City of Austin Planning Department 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Drive Austin, TX 78752 ● Bail Bond services ● Pawn Shop ● Liquor Sales ● Cocktail Lounge ● Outdoor Entertainment Amanda Couch Brown 214-695-9219 | AMANDA.BROWN@HDBROWNCONSULTING.COM | HDBROWNCONSULTING.COM
Amendment Item (HOME Phase Commissione Reference Pg #/Section Proposed Amendment No. 2, Compatibility, r Proposing Document # of EV Charging, OR Amendment document ETOD Overlay) HOME Phase 2 Barrera- Ramirez General Recommendat Low- & Middle-Income Homeowner Access to Financing Opportunities: Provide creative financing opportunities, ion like forgivable loans, for low- and middle- income Proposed Text Change, IF Text Change Included in Amendment (YES/NO) necessary (Underline added text/Strikethrough deleted text) References and Notes (if needed) HOME Phase 3 Barrera- Ramirez General Recommendat ion HOME Phase 4 Barrera- Ramirez General Recommendat Preservation of Homeownership for Low-Income Homeowners: Adopt strategies and fund programs to ion provide options for homeowners at risk of displacement homeowners who would like to build units on their lots as long as rented units are income-restricted at 50% MFI or below and accepts Section 8 vouchers, and units for ownership are 60% MFI or below. Make ADUs more accessible: Allow manufactured housing to be permissible as an ADU provided it meets standards for safety and climate resistance to make ADU’s accessible for low- and middle-income residents in our neighborhoods and seek opportunities to streamline permitting and provide permitting assistance income restricted at 80% MFI or below. due to property tax increases. Identify funding sources to compensate homeowners to participate in Community Land Trusts run by outside nonprofits. Offer tax abatement for homeowners at or below 50% MFI.
Amendment Item (HOME Phase 2, Compatibility, EV Commissioner Reference Pg #/Section # of Proposed Amendment Proposed Text Change, IF necessary Text Change References and Notes (if No. Charging, OR ETOD Overlay) Proposing Document document (Underline added text/Strikethrough deleted Included in needed) Amendment text) Amendment (YES/NO) 1 HOME 3 HOME Johnson HOME Pg. 4, Line 81 Reduce minimum lot size to 1,500 square Strike "2,000" and replace with "1,500" Yes Ordinance Draft feet. Johnson HOME General This is not a change to current code, but a Add a reference directing users to 25-2- No Ordinance Draft reccomendation clarification that the permitted 513 as needed, to clarify that the existing 2 HOME Johnson HOME Pg. 4, Line 96 Reduce front setback to 10 feet. Strike "15" and replace with "10" Yes encroachment pursuant to current code 5-foot front porch encroachment Sec. 25-2-513 applies to the revised small- allowance will apply to small lot single lot single family residential use. A porch family residential. that is open on at least three sides may encroach up to five feet into a required front or side street yard. v2 v2 Ordinance Draft v2
PLANNING COMMISSION April 23, 2024 MINUTES The Planning Commission convened in a meeting on April 23, 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. 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. Public hearings closed. Motion by Vice-Chair Azhar, seconded by Commissioner Maxwell to grant staff’s recommendation, as amended, 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) was approved on a vote of 10-3. Commissioners Cox, Phillips and Mushtaler abstained. Motion by Vice-Chair Azhar, seconded by Commissioner Maxwell to grant staff’s recommendation, as amended, to create regulations that allow properties to be used for charging electric vehicles was approved on a vote of 13-0. Motion by Vice-Chair Azhar, seconded by Commissioner Johnson to revise regulations that apply to lots with one housing unit, flag lots, and small lots (also known as HOME Phase 2) was approved on a vote of 8-1. Commissioner Haynes voting nay. Commissioners Cox, Mushtaler and Phillips off the dais …
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. 03/28/2024C20-2023-019 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 was created, there was an …
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 1 03/28/2024C20-2023-021 The site exceeds 25,000 square feet in area. • 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, …
ORDINANCE AMENDMENT & REZONING REVIEW SHEET Amendment: C20-2023-004 ETOD Overlay (Phase 1 Austin Light Rail alignment and Priority Extensions) Description: Amend City Code Title 25 (Land Development) to create an Equitable Transit- Oriented Development (ETOD) Overlay combining district and an ETOD Density Bonus combining district (DBETOD), and to apply these combining districts to certain lots within a half-mile of the Phase 1 Austin Light Rail alignment and Priority Extensions. The ETOD Overlay combining district is proposed to prohibit or make conditional certain non-transit supportive uses. The ETOD Density Bonus combining district is proposed to create a density bonus program that allows residential uses, modifies development regulations to increase maximum height (up to 120 feet total), and modifies various site development standards including compatibility. DBETOD allows developments to participate in a density bonus program if they provide affordable rental or ownership housing or fees-in-lieu that meet certain requirements. Background: Initiated by Resolution No. 20230309-016 and Resolution No. 20240201-054 On March 9, 2023, City Council approved Resolution No. 20230309-016 accepting the Equitable Transit-Oriented Development Policy Plan and directing the City Manager regarding next steps for implementation. To provide further direction on one of those next steps, the creation and application of an ETOD Overlay, Council approved Resolution No. 20240201-054. The ETOD Overlay is one of the transit-supportive code amendments staff is prioritizing in Spring 2024 to help ensure adopted regulations intended to benefit the Project Connect Phase 1 Austin Light Rail project can be considered as part of the preliminary ratings package for federal funding that will be submitted in Summer 2024. Summary of Proposed Code Amendment: The proposed code amendment will create two new combining districts: 1. ETOD Overlay combining district (ETOD) will prohibit or make conditional those land uses that are not transit-supportive, and 2. ETOD Density Bonus combining district (DBETOD) will create a density bonus program that: • Allows residential uses, • Modifies development regulations to increase maximum height (up to 120 feet total), and • Modifies various site development standards. The two new combining districts will be applied to certain lots through a rezoning within a half-mile of the Phase 1 Austin Light Rail alignment and Priority Extensions as shown on Figure 1. 03/28/2024C20-2023-004 Figure 1: Parcels Proposed for Rezoning into the ETOD and DBETOD Combining Districts 03/28/2024C20-2023-004 ETOD Overlay Combining District (ETOD) – Proposed Uses to Prohibit or Make Conditional The following lists delineate land uses that …
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: 03/28/2024C20-2023-024 • 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 • 45% impervious cover maximum for SF-2 and SF-3 • …
Joint City Council and Planning Commission Meeting Thursday, April 11, 2024 The City Council Special Called Meeting will convene at 9:00 AM on Thursday, April 11, 2024 at Austin City Hall 301 W. Second Street, Austin, TX and some members of City Council or Planning Commission may be attending via videoconference For meeting information, contact the City Clerk, (512) 974-2210 Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely by telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely. For full instructions on participation in person or by telephone, please visit the Council Meeting Information Center: http://austintexas.gov/department/city-council/council/council_meeting_info_center.htm The City Council may go into a closed session as permitted by the Texas Open Meetings Act, (Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code) regarding any item on this agenda. 9:00 AM – City Council Convenes 9:00 AM – Planning Commission Convenes Public Hearings and Possible Actions 1. Conduct a public hearing to receive public comment on proposed amendments to City Code Title 25 (Land Development) that would revise regulations that apply to lots with one housing unit; create regulations that allow properties to be used for charging electric vehicles; create regulations, including a density bonus program that modifies height and compatibility in exchange for community benefits, for 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); revise regulations that apply to flag lots and small lots; and 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). Adjourn The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. For assistance, please call 512-974-2210 or TTY users route through 711. A person may request a Spanish language interpreter be made available by contacting the Office of the City Clerk not later than twenty-four hours before the scheduled time of the item on which the person wishes to speak. Please call (512) 974-2210 in advance or inform the City Clerk’s staff present at the council meeting. Cualquier persona puede solicitar servicios de intérprete en español comunicándose con la oficina del Secretario/a Municipal a no más tardar de veinte y cuatro horas antes de la hora determinada para el asunto …
WORKING DRAFT – SUBJECT TO CHANGE JOINT PUBLIC HEARING – VERSION 1 MARCH 29, 2024 ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE REPEALING AND REPLACING ARTICLE 10, SUBCHAPTER C OF CITY CODE CHAPTER 25-2 RELATING TO COMPATIBILITY STANDARDS; AND AMENDING 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 6 COA Law Department 3/29/2024 11:20 AM 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 JOINT PUBLIC HEARING – VERSION 1 MARCH 29, 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) An …
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 JOINT PUBLIC HEARING -VERSION 1 MARCH 29, 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 3/29/2024 11:28 AM Electric Vehicle Charging WORKING DRAFT – SUBJECT TO CHANGE JOINT PUBLIC HEARING -VERSION 1 MARCH 29, 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 …
WORKING DRAFT – SUBJECT TO CHANGE JOINT PUBLIC HEARING – VERSION 1 MARCH 29, 2024 ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 25-2 OF THE CITY CODE TO CREATE A NEW ZONING DISTRICT AND NEW DENSITY BONUS PROGRAM DISTRICT RELATING TO EQUITABLE-TRANSIT ORIENTED DEVELOPMENT AND REZONING AND CHANGING THE ZONING MAP TO INCLUDE EQUITABLE TRANSIT-ORIENTED DEVELOPMENT (ETOD) COMBINING DISTRICT AND DENSITY BONUS ETOD (DBETOD) COMBINING DISTRICT TO THE BASE ZONING DISTRICT FOR PROPERTY WITHIN A CERTAIN DISTANCE ALONG NORTH LAMAR BOULEVARD, GUADALUPE STREET, SOUTH CONGRESS AVENUE, AND LOCATED SOUTH OF U.S. HWY 183 AND NORTH OF LIGHTSEY ROAD/WOODWARD STREET. BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: PART 1. Subsection (F) of City Code Section 25-2-32 (Zoning Districts and Map Codes) is amended to delete “corridor overlay” and to add a new combining district that reads as follows: (F) Combining districts and map codes are as follows: (22) Equitable Transit-Oriented Development ….ETOD (23) density bonus ETOD …. DBETOD PART 2. Division 6, Article 2, Subchapter A of City Code Chapter 25-2 (Zoning) is amended to add a new Section 25-2-182 to read: § 25-2-182 EQUITABLE TRANSIT-ORIENTED DEVELOPMENT (ETOD) COMBINING DISTRICT PURPOSE AND BOUNDARIES. (A) The purpose of the Equitable Transit-Oriented Development (ETOD) combining district is to enhance transit-supportive uses, encourage more intentional and equitable land stewardship with increased bicycle, pedestrian, and transit connectivity, housing options and opportunities, public realm activation, and new economic opportunities near public transit. 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 3/29/2024 11:31 AM ETOD/ ETOD Density Bonus Combining District Page 1 of 16 COA Law Department 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 WORKING DRAFT – SUBJECT TO CHANGE JOINT PUBLIC HEARING – VERSION 1 MARCH 29, 2024 (B) The boundaries of the ETOD district are identified in Exhibit “A” (ETOD Boundaries) and shall be incorporated into Chapter 25-2 (Appendix G). PART 3. Division 6, Article 3, Subchapter C of City Code Chapter 25-2 (Zoning) is amended to add a new Section 25-2-653 to read: § 25-2-653 EQUITABLE TRANSIT-ORIENTED DEVELOPMENT (ETOD) COMBINING DISTRICT REGULATIONS. (A) This section applies to a property with ETOD zoning. (B) This section governs over a conflicting …
WORKING DRAFT – SUBJECT TO CHANGE JOINT PUBLIC HEARING – VERSION 1 MARCH 29, 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 3/29/2024 11:47 AM 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 JOINT PUBLIC HEARING – VERSION 1 MARCH 29, 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: …
Joint City Council & Planning Commission Public Hearing April 11, 2024 April 11 Joint Meeting Items Electric Vehicle Charging Use HOME Phase 2 (Smaller Lot Size for One Unit) Citywide Compatibility Changes Equitable Transit Oriented Development (ETOD) Overlay 2 Public Hearings & Engagement Joint City Council & Planning Commission Meeting April 11, 2024 Open Houses April 17, 2024 + April 20, 2024 (Virtual) Planning Commission Meetings April 23, 2024 + April 30, 2024 City Council Meeting May 16, 2024 3 Council Direction Electric Vehicle Charging HOME Phase 2 Citywide Compatibility Changes ETOD Overlay Resolution No. 20230608-082 provided direction to create a new land use for Electric Vehicle charging and define where EV charging facilities could be located. Resolution No. 20230720-126 provided direction to reduce minimum lot sizes for single-family zoning districts. Resolution No. 20230608-045 provided direction to simplify citywide compatibility standards and make them less restrictive. Resolution No. 20240201-054 provided direction to create and apply a new zoning district to support the Phase 1 Austin Light Rail alignment and Priority Extensions 4 Electric Vehicle Charging Use 5 Electric Vehicle Charging Use Resolution No. 20230608-082 directed staff to create a land use for Electric Vehicle Charging with the following considerations: – Prevent the use from becoming concentrated within activated or residential areas. – Allow the use through the conditional use permit process. – Limit the use to General Commercial Services (CS) or less restrictive zoning districts. Proposed use balances environmental benefits with land use considerations. 6 Electric Vehicle Charging Use Amend Subchapter A, Article 1 to define the new commercial use: 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. 7 Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Use Permitted, conditional, or prohibited use depending on the following factors: – Existing and Previous Land Use – Zoning Districts – Roadway Types – Site Area and Location 8 EV Charging Use Permitted use when the previous or existing land use is service station, if: – The base zoning district is commercial or industrial; and – The previous service station use was not converted to a residential or restaurant use. The use is prohibited underground. 9 EV Charging Use - Zoning Districts Permitted use if CS/less restrictive zoning district …
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 2, 2024 RE: NPA-2023-0014.04_4302 Nuckols Crossing Southeast Combined (Franklin Park) Neighborhood Planning Area Staff requests a postponement of the above-referenced case from the April 9, 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 202 NPA-2023-0014.03 - 4302 Nuckols Crossing; District 2 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 202 NPA-2023-0014.03 - 4302 Nuckols Crossing; District 2
City of Austin Planning Department P.O. Box 1088, Austin, TX 78767 -1088 (512) 974-3100 ♦ Fax (512) 974-3112 ♦ h ttps:/ / ww w. au st i n tex a s.g ov / d ep a rtm en t/ h ou s in g- an d- p la n n in g Claire Hempel, Chair & Planning Commission Members Tyler Tripp, Senior Planner, Small Area Planning Planning Department MEMORANDUM TO: FROM: RE: DATE: April 3, 2024 NPA-2023-0018.06 6719, 6725 Shirley Avenue and 605 William Street Brentwood-Highland Combined Planning Area Staff requests a postponement of the above-referenced case from the April 9, 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 203 NPA-2023-0018.06 - 6725 Shirley Avenue 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-2023-0018.06 - 6725 Shirley Avenue
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: ` DATE: RE: Claire Hempel, Chair & Planning Commission Members Maureen Meredith, Senior Planner, Inclusive Planning Division Sherri Sirwaitis, Principal Planner, Current Planning Division Planning Department April 2, 2024 NPA-2023-0017.01 and C14-2023-0080_Anderson Square 910, 912, 914 & 916, 1012 & 1012 ½, 1100, 1100 ½ & 1102 ½ W. Anderson Lane; 7905 ½ 8003, & 8005 Anderson Square; 7940, 7950, 8000, 8000 1/2 & 8002 Research Blvd. SVRD SB Staff requests a postponement of the above-referenced cases from the April 9, 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. Attachments: 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 304 NPA-2023-0017.01 - Anderson Square, 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 304 NPA-2023-0017.01 - Anderson Square, 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. 3 of 304 NPA-2023-0017.01 - Anderson Square, 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: ` DATE: RE: Claire Hempel, Chair & Planning Commission Members Maureen Meredith, Senior Planner, Inclusive Planning Division Sherri Sirwaitis, Principal Planner, Current Planning Division Planning Department April 2, 2024 NPA-2023-0017.01 and C14-2023-0080_Anderson Square 910, 912, 914 & 916, 1012 & 1012 ½, 1100, 1100 ½ & 1102 ½ W. Anderson Lane; 7905 ½ 8003, & 8005 Anderson Square; 7940, 7950, 8000, 8000 1/2 & 8002 Research Blvd. SVRD SB Staff requests a postponement of the above-referenced cases from the April 9, 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. Attachments: 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 305 C14-2023-0080 - Anderson Square, 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 305 C14-2023-0080 - Anderson Square, 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. 3 of 305 C14-2023-0080 - Anderson Square, 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 Claire Hempel, Chair & Planning Commission Members Maureen Meredith, Senior Planner, Inclusive Planning Division Planning Department MEMORANDUM TO: FROM: RE: DATE: April 2, 2024 NPA-2023-0010.02_109, 111, 113 Mildred Street and 2305, 2307 E. 2nd Street (Unit A), 2307 E. 2nd Street (Unit B), 2311 E. 2nd Street East 2nd Street – 2300 Block Holly Neighborhood Planning Area Staff requests a postponement of the above-referenced case from the April 9, 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-2023-0010.02 - East 2nd Street - 2300 Block; 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-2023-0010.02 - East 2nd Street - 2300 Block; District 3
************************************************************************ MEMORANDUM TO: Claire Hempel, Chair Planning Commission Members FROM: Nancy Estrada Planning Department DATE: April 4, 2024 RE: C814-2014-0083.01 – Sunfield PUD Amendment #1 Postponement Request by Staff ************************************************************************ Staff requests a postponement of the above referenced case from the April 9, 2024, Planning Commission hearing to May 28, 2024. The applicant is addressing final PUD amendment comments to provide Staff for review. In addition, there is an amendment for Sunfield Municipal Utility District (MUD) No. 2 being reviewed concurrently. Both the PUD and MUD amendments will be presented at the same Planning Commission hearing. 1 of 107 C814-2014-0083.01 - Sunfield PUD
************************************************************************ MEMORANDUM TO: Planning Commission Members FROM: Sherri Sirwaitis Planning Department DATE: April 2, 2024 RE: C814-2023-0057 (200 E. Riverside Planned Unit Development) Postponement Request ************************************************************************ The staff would like to request an indefinite postponement of the above mentioned case. The staff is asking for this postponement to continue our review of this PUD rezoning application. The postponement request was made in a timely manner and meets the Planning Commission’s policy. 1 of 208 C814-2023-0057 - 200 E. Riverside PUD; District 9 P CONDOS C O M M U N I C A T I O N C O C14-79-065(RCT) CBD C14-04-0078 O4-0078 77-053 SP-05-1575C C14-04-0078 CBD MEXICAN AMERICAN CULTURAL CENTER SPC-02-0021C C14-04-0081 RIVER ST 04-0083 C14-04-0083 CBD 77-120 C14-00-2048 8 4 0 -2 0 0 DMU-CO C14-99-0001 CBD C14-04-0082 C 8 1 1 2 - 9 9 - P S T S Y E IN A R 99-0001 0 1 0 - 5 8 P S 0 1 0 - 5 8 P S C 5 0 6 0 - 6 0 - P S 3 7 4 - 4 8 S. T P A CUMMINGS ST E V A T S A E C14-04-0097 ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! !! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! 9 6 0 0 - 9 9 ! ! ! ! ! ! C14-99-0069.01 LI-PDA-NP ! ! ! ! OUTDOOR\FURN. ! ! ! ! CS-1-V-NP ! ! C814-2012-0071 PUD-NP R E T A I L C814-2017-0001 CS-1-V-NP STATE OFFICE PUD-NP C814-06-0106.01 C814-06-0106.02 P73-17 C14-2007-0220 OFFICE LI-NP G L A S S C O . ! ! O F F I C E \ B L D G . B A R T O N S P R I N G S R D PARKING HOTEL CS-1-V-NP C14-2007-0220 REST. C14-2007-0220 CS-1-V-NP PAR KIN G O O D AV E H AY W REST. W R I V E R S I D E D R CS-1-V-NP C14-2007-0220 NPA-2017-0013.01 C14-2017-0026 C14-02-0031 P-NP GAS CS-1-NP APARTMENTS P79-18 C14-2007-0220 CS-1-V-NP 05-0139 CS-1-V-NP SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF PARKING OFFICE C814-89-0003 P81-086 SP90-0122C SP07-0070C 05-0139 NPA-2019-0022.02 C814-89-0003.02 …
Planning Commission: April 9, 2024 NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN AMENDMENT REVIEW SHEET NEIGHORHOOD PLAN: South Congress Combined (West Congress) CASE#: NPA-2023-0020.02 DATE FILED: February 28, 2023 PROJECT NAME: 106 and 118 Red Bird Lane PC DATE: April 9, 2024 December 12, 2023 November 28, 2023 November 14, 2023 October 10, 2023 September 26, 2023 August 8, 2023 ADDRESS/ES: 106 and 118 Red Bird Lane DISTRICT AREA: 3 SITE AREA: 0.5068 OWNER/APPLICANT: RPC 106 Red Bird Ln, LLC AGENT: Drenner Group, PC (Amanda Swor) CASE MANAGER: Maureen Meredith PHONE: (512) 974-2695 STAFF EMAIL: Maureen.Meredith@austintexas.gov TYPE OF AMENDMENT: Change in Future Land Use Designation From: Single Family To: Mixed Use Base District Zoning Change Related Zoning Case: C14-2023-0034 From: SF-2-NP To: CS-MU-V-DB90-NP (amended zoning request) NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN ADOPTION DATE: November 6, 2014 1 of 4909 NPA-2023-0020.02 - 106 and 118 Red Bird Lane; District 3 CITY COUNCIL DATE: December 14, 2023 January 18, 2024 Planning Commission, April 9, 2024 ACTION: Postponed to January 18, 2024 at the request of the Neighborhood ACTION: Postponed indefinitely at the request of the Applicant. [Z. Qadri – 1st; P. Ellis – 2nd] Vote: 11-0. PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: April 9, 2024 – (Applicant amended their zoning application to request DB-90 combing district which requires the zoning case to be renotified for Planning Commission. The revised zoning request did not trigger a change in the future land use map request of Mixed Use). December 12, 2023 – After discussion, approved for staff recommendation for Mixed Use land use. [F. Maxwell – 1st; G. Anderson – 2nd] Vote: 10-0 [G. Cox off the dais. N. Barrera- Ramirez and P. Howard absent]. November 28, 2023- After discussion, postponed to December 12, 2023 by the Planning Commission. [G. Cox -1st; J. Mushtaler – 2nd] Vote: 7-4-2 [C. Hempel and A. Woods absent] November 14, 2023 – Postponed by the Planning Commission to November 28, 2023 on the consent agenda. [A. Azhar – 1st; F. Maxwell – 2nd] Vote: 12-0 [N. Barrera-Ramirez absent]. October 10, 2023 – Postponed to November 14, 2023 on the consent agenda at the request of the neighborhood. [A. Azhar – 1st; F. Maxwell – 2nd] Vote: 11-0 [G. Cox and A. Phillips absent]. September 26, 2023 – Postponed to October 10, 2023 on the consent agenda at the request of staff. [A. Azhar – 1st; F. Maxwell – 2nd] Vote: 10-0 [C. Hempel, and P. Howard absent]. August 8, …
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET CASE: C14-2023-0034 – 5402 S. Congress Avenue DISTRICT: 3 ADDRESS: 106, 116, and 118 Red Bird Lane; 5402, 5408, and 5412 South Congress Ave; 111 West Mockingbird Lane ZONING FROM: SF-2-NP; CS-MU-NP; CS-MU-CO-NP TO: CS-MU-V-CO-NP CS-MU-V-DB90-CO-NP, as amended SITE AREA: 2.7198 acres PROPERTY OWNER: RPC 106 Red Bird Ln LLC; RPC 5402 South Congress LLC; 5412 South Congress LLC (Rastegar) AGENT: Drenner Group, PC (Amanda Swor) CASE MANAGER: Nancy Estrada (512-974-7617, nancy.estrada@austintexas.gov) STAFF RECOMMENDATION: The Staff recommendation is to grant general commercial services – mixed use – vertical mixed use building – density bonus 90 – conditional overlay – neighborhood plan (CS-MU-V-DB90-CO-NP) combining district zoning. The Conditional Overlay will include the following: 1) Prohibits drive through service as an accessory use to a commercial use; and 2) Prohibits the following uses: Alternative financial services Automotive rentals Automotive sales Bail bond services Commercial off-street parking Convenience storage Equipment sales Funeral services Laundry services Off-Site accessory parking Pawn shop services Research services Vehicle storage Custom manufacturing Adult-oriented businesses Automotive repair services Automotive washing (of any type) Campground Construction sales & services Equipment repair services Exterminating services Indoor sports & recreation Monument retail sales Outdoor sports and recreation Pedicab storage & dispatch Service station Hospital services (general) Limited warehousing & distribution For a summary of the basis of Staff’s recommendation, see pages 3 - 5. 10 C14-2023-0034 - 5402 S. Congress Avenue; District 31 of 54 C14-2023-0034 Page 2 PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: April 9, 2024: December 12, 2023: APPROVED CS-MU-V-CO-NP DISTRICT ZONING AS STAFF RECOMMENDED [F. MAXWELL; G. ANDERSON – 2ND] (10-0), N. BARRERA-RAMIREZ, P. HOWARD – ABSENT; G. COX – OFF THE DIAS November 28, 2023: POSTPONED by PLANNING COMMISSION to DECEMBER 12, 2023 [G. COX; J. MUSHTALER – 2ND] (7-4), A. AZHAR, G. ANDERSON, J. CONNOLLY, F. MAXWELL – NAY; VC HEMPEL, A. WOODS – ABSENT November 14, 2023: POSTPONED by PLANNING COMMISSION to NOVEMBER 28, 2023 [A. AZHAR; F. MAXWELL – 2ND] (12-0), N. BARRERA-RAMIREZ – ABSENT October 10, 2023: APPROVED A POSTPONEMENT REQUEST BY THE NEIGHBORHOOD TO NOVEMBER 14, 2023 [A. AZHAR; F. MAXWELL – 2ND] (11-0), G. COX, A. PHILLIPS – ABSENT September 12, 2023: Approved a POSTPONEMENT REQUEST by staff to October 10, 2023 [VC HEMPEL; A. AZHAR – 2ND] (12-0), ONE VACANCY ON THE DIAS CITY COUNCIL ACTION: May 30, 2024: January 18, 2024: APPROVED AN INDEFINITE POSTPONEMENT REQUEST BY …
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET CASE: C14-2022-0162 (10601 N Lamar Blvd.) DISTRICT: 4 ADDRESS: 10601 and 10601 1/2 N Lamar Blvd. ZONING FROM: CS-NP, LO-NP and SF-3-NP TO: CS-V-CO-NP SITE AREA: 9.78 acres PROPERTY OWNER: CSW 10601 N Lamar, LP AGENT: Drenner Group, PC (Amanda Swor) CASE MANAGER: Sherri Sirwaitis (512-974-3057, sherri.sirwaitis@austintexas.gov) STAFF RECOMMEDATION: Staff recommends CS-V-CO-NP, General Commercial Services-Vertical Mixed Use Building-Conditional Overlay-Neighborhood Plan Combining District, zoning. The conditional overlay will prohibit automotive washing (of any type), automotive repair services, automotive sales, drive-in services as an accessory use to a commercial use, and hotel-motel uses on this property. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: May 9, 2023: Granted staff’s request for an indefinite postponement by consent (12-0); J. Connolly-1st, A. Woods-2nd. October 24, 2023: Approved staff/applicant's indefinite request for postponement by consent (12-0, T. Shaw-absent); G. Anderson-1st, F. Maxwell-2nd. April 9, 2024 CITY COUNCIL ACTION: ORDINANCE NUMBER: 1 of 1911 C14-2022-0162 - 10601 N Lamar Blvd.; District 41 of 19 C14-2022-0162 ISSUES: 2 An associated RCT case was filed for this property to terminate the restrictive covenant that was recorded in association with the 1977 zoning case no. C14-77-138. The applicant asked to remove the remaining conditions from the restrictive covenant for the larger 13.66 area so that development on this site can comply with current Code regulations. The Planning Commission recommended this case on October 24, 2023 and the City Council approved this restrictive covenant termination case on February 1, 2024 (please see Area Case Histories below). The Long-Range Planning staff that is overseeing the ETOD process confirmed that these two properties are inside the ½ mile buffer of two ETOD station areas, Masterson Pass and Chinatown/ Kramer), and are part of the future extensions to light rail transit envisioned as part of Project Connect. However, these properties are not part of the current phase of work on the ETOD Overlay for City Council consideration on May 16, 2024. The City Council direction for this phase was to limit application to within a ½ mile of the Phase 1 Light Rail and Priority Extensions, resulting in only properties south of US 183 being recommended for application of ETOD and DB-ETOD at this time. The staff anticipates a future phase of work on the ETOD Overlay with an expanded geographic area to be ready for Council consideration and adoption in Spring 2025. CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: The property in question is 9.78 …
M E M O R A N D U M TO: Planning Commission FROM: Liana Kallivoka, PhD, PE, LEED Fellow, Assistant Director, Parks and Recreation Department THROUGH: Kimberly A. McNeeley, M.Ed., CPRP, Director, Parks and Recreation Department DATE: April 9, 2024 SUBJECT: Postponement of SPC-2022-0162C - Dougherty Arts Center Replacement The Parks and Recreation Department (The Department) is requesting an indefinite postponement of the Conditional Use Site Plan of SPC-2022-0162C - Dougherty Arts Center Replacement. The Department is awaiting any potential response from Council to the proposed next steps. cc: Jodi Jay, M.B.A., CPRP, Assistant Director, Parks and Recreation Department Alyssa Tharrett, RA, Project Management Supervisor, Parks and Recreation Department Page 1 of 1 1 of 113 SPC-2022-0162C - Dougherty Arts Center Replacement; District 9
M E M O R A N D U M TO: Claire E. Hempel, Planning Commission Chair Planning Commissioners FROM: Keith W. Mars, Assistant Director, Development Services Department SUBJECT: Lapsed Land Development Standards Interlocal Agreement – Del Valle ISD DATE: April 9, 2024 Chair Hempel, On April 9, 2024, the Planning Commission will conduct a public hearing and consider adopting a lapsed Land Development Standards interlocal agreement (ILA) between the City of Austin (COA) and the Del Valle Independent School District (DVISD). The ILA addresses the development regulations applicable to DVISD educational facilities. Texas Local Government Code section 212.902 allows school districts and municipalities to enter interlocal agreements that provide for district specific development standards. The City of Austin executed the first Interlocal Agreement with DVISD in 1994. The current agreement inadvertently expired in 2021. There are no changes to the Agreement. The DVISD has plans currently in development review designed in accordance with the lapsed ILA. In accordance with City Code, the Planning Commission and Council are required to conduct a public hearing and act on readopting this lapsed ILA. Approval of the lapsed ILA is critical to DVISD overall development timeline, as delays can materially impact delivery timelines and budgets associated with the school projects currently in development review. COA and DVISD staff are in full support of the proposal and recommend approval. We ask that the Planning Commission provide Council with recommendations and act on April 9. The ILA is scheduled for Council public hearing and action on April 18. Should you have any questions, please contact Keith Mars, Assistant Director with the Development Services Department. He can be reached at (512) 466-4598 or email at keith.mars@austintexas.gov. 1 of 4816 City of Austin - Del Valle ISD Interlocal Development Agreement; Districts 2 & 3 2 of 4816 City of Austin - Del Valle ISD Interlocal Development Agreement; Districts 2 & 3 3 of 4816 City of Austin - Del Valle ISD Interlocal Development Agreement; Districts 2 & 3 4 of 4816 City of Austin - Del Valle ISD Interlocal Development Agreement; Districts 2 & 3 5 of 4816 City of Austin - Del Valle ISD Interlocal Development Agreement; Districts 2 & 3 6 of 4816 City of Austin - Del Valle ISD Interlocal Development Agreement; Districts 2 & 3 7 of 4816 City of Austin - Del Valle ISD Interlocal Development Agreement; Districts 2 & 3 8 …
M E M O R A N D U M TO: Claire E. Hempel, Planning Commission Chair Planning Commissioners FROM: Keith W. Mars, Assistant Director, Development Services Department SUBJECT: Lapsed Land Development Standards Interlocal Agreement – Pflugerville ISD DATE: April 9, 2024 Chair Hempel, On April 9, 2024, the Planning Commission will conduct a public hearing and consider adopting a lapsed Land Development Standards interlocal agreement (ILA) between the City of Austin (COA) and the Pflugerville Independent School District (PFISD). The ILA addresses the development regulations applicable to PFISD educational facilities. Texas Local Government Code section 212.902 allows school districts and municipalities to enter interlocal agreements that provide for district specific development standards. The City of Austin executed the first Interlocal Agreement with PFISD in 1994. The current agreement inadvertently expired in 2021. There are no proposed changes to the Agreement. The PFISD has development plans in design and are nearing plan submittal to the COA. The plans were designed in accordance with the lapsed ILA. In accordance with City Code, the Planning Commission and Council are required to conduct a public hearing and act on adopting this lapsed ILA. Approval of the lapsed ILA is critical to PFISD overall development timeline, as delays can materially impact delivery timelines and budgets associated with the school projects currently in development review. COA and PFISD staff are in full support of the proposal and recommend approval. We ask that the Planning Commission provide Council with recommendations and act on April 9. The ILA is scheduled for Council public hearing and action on April 18. Should you have any questions, please contact Keith Mars, Assistant Director with the Development Services Department. He can be reached at (512) 466-4598 or email at keith.mars@austintexas.gov. 1 of 4917 City of Austin - Pflugerville ISD Interlocal Development Agreement; Districts 1 & 7 2 of 4917 City of Austin - Pflugerville ISD Interlocal Development Agreement; Districts 1 & 7 3 of 4917 City of Austin - Pflugerville ISD Interlocal Development Agreement; Districts 1 & 7 4 of 4917 City of Austin - Pflugerville ISD Interlocal Development Agreement; Districts 1 & 7 5 of 4917 City of Austin - Pflugerville ISD Interlocal Development Agreement; Districts 1 & 7 6 of 4917 City of Austin - Pflugerville ISD Interlocal Development Agreement; Districts 1 & 7 7 of 4917 City of Austin - Pflugerville ISD Interlocal Development Agreement; Districts 1 & …
South Central Waterfront Combining District & Density Bonus Program Planning Commission April 9, 2024 1 of 12 South Central Waterfront Vision Framework Plan Adopted June 6, 2016 City Council Resolution 20220915-090 Initiated the creation of an “Optional Regulating Plan” later changed to a Combining District and Density Bonus Program. 2 2 of 12 Approach Since Council Resolution The SCW regulations will be implemented by: – Council adoption of an optional set of regulations and bonus program through the creation of a Combining District and a Density Bonus Program (spring 2024). – City-initiated rezoning of non PDA, PUD, and Planned Development Agreement properties in the district (summer 2024). First reevaluation within 1-2 years. 3 3 of 12 Combining District Density Bonus General Provisions (Policies, procedures, and who can participate) Land Use Standards (Permitted and conditional land uses) Development Standards (What can be built and where) Design Standards (How it will look) Definitions Procedures/Requirements “Gate Keeper” Requirements – – – Affordable Housing Environmental Protection Improved Streetscape and Built Environment In-Lieu Fees and Dedications On-Site Community Benefits Eligible for Bonus Area 4 4 4 of 12 Subdistricts and FAR Council approval is required to exceed FAR maximums and heights Density Distribution Areas (DDAs) • FAR maximums apply to each DDA separately. • No larger than 90,000 sq. ft. • Internal circulation routes required along DDA divisions. Project Connect Rail Alignment Proposed Rail Alignment Proposed Station 5 5 of 12 Bonus Program Structure (For Additional FAR Beyond Base) Gate Keeper Requirements Onsite Affordable Housing (Fee for Non-Residential) Enhanced Environmental Protections Streetscape & Built Environment First Then (To Reach Up to FAR / Height Subdistrict Maximums) 70% In-Lieu Fees & Dedications Affordable Housing (extra on-site affordable units credited; Affordable Housing Investment Area) Parks (dedications credited; boundary as defined by typical Parks fees) Infrastructure and Community Impact Benefit F-i-L (supports SCW directly) 30% On-Site Community Benefits *Affordable Creative Space Open Space & Park Buildout Child / Adult Care Cultural Uses Transit-Supportive Infrastructure Grocery Store Music Venues Public Art 6 6 of 12 ^ *For artistic rendering purposes only ^ Required dispersion of affordable units throughout the residential units 7 of 12 Key* Recommended Changes Added affordable creative space community benefit. Require public access easements for publicly- accessible open space. Affordable Housing Investment Area adjusted. (Temporarily) Modified certain non-residential community benefits to 0 SF Bonus while city establishes compliance practices. …
C20-2022-003 ORDINANCE AMENDMENT REVIEW SHEET C20-2022-003 South Central Waterfront Combining District and Density Bonus Program. Amendment: Description: Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance amending City Code Title 25 to create a new zoning district and modify related site development regulations and compatibility standards; and create a new zoning district for density bonus that includes granting additional floor-to-area ratio in exchange for providing community benefits; to establish boundaries for the new zoning districts located in the vicinity commonly known as the South Central Waterfront; and initiating zoning and rezoning for all properties within the South Central Waterfront District except those with Planned Unit Development zoning, Planned Development Area zoning, and subject to Planned Development Agreement, and initiate necessary neighborhood plan amendments for the properties located in the new zoning district’s boundaries. Background: On June 16, 2016, the South Central Waterfront Vision Framework Plan (Vision Plan) was adopted as an amendment to the Imagine Austin Comprehensive Plan. As defined in the Vision Plan, the South Central Waterfront district encompasses roughly 118 acres. The intent of the Vision Plan was to leverage forecasted development through a districtwide approach that creates a dynamic people-centered district in Central Austin by: - Establishing a lively, attractive pedestrian environment; - Expanding open space and creating great public places; - Enhancing connections to and along the waterfront; and - Providing 20% new affordable housing units, or approximately 527 affordable units in the district. A districtwide approach had been identified as an essential method in realizing the intent of the Vision Plan. Through this approach, the South Central Waterfront is hoped to become a model for how a districtwide green infrastructure system, paired with quality urban design, can provide an interconnected network of public spaces – streets, streetscapes, lakeside trails, and parks – that provides the framework for redevelopment and districtwide value capture to fund other community benefits, such as affordable housing. The urban development envisioned in the Vision Plan requires modifications to the existing zoning and development regulations. To support the development envisioned in the Vision Plan, the City Council passed Resolution Number 20220915-090 on September 15, 2022, to initiate the development of regulations for the South Central Waterfront area. In the resolution, Council asked staff to create regulations that consider today’s market realities, anticipate future demand, and realize the intent of the Vision Plan to: 1 C20-2022-003 - Create a density bonus program “akin” to …
