To: From: Date: Subject: MEMORANDUM Alice Woods, Chair Planning Commission Members Nancy Estrada, Planner Principal, Austin Planning December 3, 2025 C14-72-299(RCT) – 1317 and 1405 East Riverside Drive Restrictive Covenant 4355-1773 Applicant Postponement Request The Applicant requested an indefinite postponement for the above referenced case on June 10, 2025; therefore, it is being scheduled for a public hearing so the case will not expire. The Applicant requests a postponement from the December 9, 2025, Planning Commission hearing to the January 27, 2026 hearing date. This will allow the case to be presented with the related rezoning case (C14-2024-0147). 20 C14-72-299(RCT) - 1317 and 1405 East Riverside Drive; District 91 of 1
SPECIAL CALLED MEETING MINUTES THURSDAY, APRIL 11, 2024 AUSTIN CITY COUNCIL MINUTES JOINT MEETING THURSDAY, APRIL 11, 2024 The City Council of Austin, Texas, convened in a Joint City Council and Planning Commission Meeting on Thursday, April 11, 2024, at Austin City Hall 301 W. 2nd Street, Austin, TX. Mayor Watson called the Council Meeting to order at 9:00 a.m. Vice Chair Azhar called the Planning Commission Meeting to order at 9:01 a.m. Chair Hempel and Commissioners Barrera-Ramirez, Howard, Mushtaler, and Phillips were absent. DISCUSSION l. 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 l 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). Presentation was made by Veronica Briseno, Assistant City Manager; City Manager's Office; Andrea Bates, Assistant Director, Planning Department; Eric Thomas, Zoning Division Manager, Planning Department; Laura Keating, Associate Project Manager, Project Connect Office; Jonathan Lee, Planner Senior, Planning Department; and Warue1· Cook, P1·incipal Planner, Planning Department. The public hearing was conducted. Mayor Watson adjourned the Council Meeting at 2:03 p.m. without objection. Vice Chair Azhar adjourned the Planning Commission Meeting at 2:03 p.m. without objection. Chair Hempel and Commissioners Barrera-Ramirez, Howard, Mushtaler, and Phillips were absent. 1
SPECIAL CALLED MEETING MINUTES TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 2025 AUSTIN CITY COUNCIL MINUTES SPECIAL CALLED MEETING TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 2025 The City Council of Austin, Texas, convened in a Special Called Meeting on Tuesday, February 4, 2025, at Austin City Hall 301 W. 2nd Street, Austin, TX and via videoconference. Mayor Watson called the Council Meeting to order at 1:05 p.m. Chair Hempel called the Planning Commission Meeting to order at 1:05 p.m. Commissioners Cox, Haney, Haynes, Howard, Johnson, and Phillips were absent. DISCUSSION 1. Conduct a public hearing to receive public comment on proposed amendments to City Code to make short-term rental (STR) use an additional (accesso1y) use for all residential uses in all. zoning districts; to regulate STR owners, operators, and platfom1s as businesses; and to require STR platfom1s to collect and remit hotel occupancy taxes (HOT). Funding: This item has no fiscal impact. Presentation was made by Trish Link, Division Chief, Law Department, Daniel Word, Assistant Director, Development Services Department. The public hearing was conducted. Mayor Watson adjourned the Council Meeting at 2:06 p.m. without objection. Chair Hempel adjourned the Planning Commission Meeting at 2:06 p.m. without objection. Commissioners Cox, Haney, Haynes, Howard, Johnson, and Phillips were absent. 1
Proposed Rezoning Opposition [Tract 34 – Lantana Neighborhood Corner of William Cannon & Rialto - NPA-2025-0025.03 C14-2025-0087] Why Removing Transitional Zoning Conflicts with Austin’s Neighborhood Compatibility Standards Austin’s land development framework relies heavily on transitional, or buffer zoning, to prevent abrupt changes between land uses that would create conflicts or diminish livability. Office zoning in this location is functioning exactly as intended — it provides a low- intensity, daytime-driven use that steps down from the busier roadway toward single-family homes. It limits trip generation, noise, late-night activity, and lighting spillover in a way that protects adjacent residential areas. Commercial zoning removes that buffering function and replaces it with a district that allows: • • • • • • high trip-generating uses later operating hours on-site alcohol service larger structures amplified lighting and signage event-oriented or transient-oriented businesses This creates a direct adjacency of incompatible intensities, which Austin’s long-standing compatibility standards are meant to prevent. From a planning perspective, this is a leap, not a step — a direct escalation from low-impact, professional daytime use to open-ended commercial entitlement less than 500 feet from homes and a creek corridor. Austin’s compatibility model — reaffirmed repeatedly through Imagine Austin, Small Area Plans, and corridor studies — rests on three core principles: 1. Transitions in height and intensity matter. Office zoning operates at a height, traffic, and noise profile similar to civic or institutional uses — compatible with nearby homes. Commercial zoning authorizes much more intense activity that violates gradual transition principles. 2. Buffers protect health, safety, and quality of life. Transitional zoning avoids late-night noise, loading docks, bars, drive-throughs, and event venues where houses are sleeping, children are playing, or wildlife is nesting. 08 NPA-2025-0025.03 - Lantana Tract 34; District 81 of 2 Health of residents is also impacted, with studies showing air quality impacts from nearby construction and high-traffic commercial uses have negative effects on breathing, lung health, asthma, elderly, and children. 3. Where you place intensity determines whether it succeeds or fails. Compatibility-driven land use ensures high-intensity uses thrive where appropriate, and neighborhoods remain stable where intended. Eliminating the buffer destabilizes both. Therefore, removing Office zoning here is not just a change — it contradicts the City’s own planning structure by eliminating the intended “step-down” layer between commercial activity and residential/environmentally sensitive land. At minimum, if Council moves forward, a Conditional Overlay and/or Restrictive Covenant must re-constitute compatibility protections, including …
Proposed Restrictive Covenant – [Tract 34 – Lantana Neighborhood Corner of William Cannon & Rialto - NPA-2025-0025.03 C14- 2025-0087] Background: there is a proposed zoning change from business to commercial near the Lantana neighborhood in Austin, Texas (Tract 34, zip code 78735). The ideal outcome for nearby residents is for the re-zoning to be denied and/or for this area to remain a green space. Though we (the residents within 500 feet of the site) are requesting restrictions, we are reasonable and not anti-development. We understand we cannot stop change and growth. Intent: To allow limited development that is compatible with the surrounding residential community and their families, protective of the environment, natural land and wildlife, and respectful of neighborhood character, safety, and quality of life. This Restrictive Covenant seeks to ensure that any redevelopment on this site enhances—not harms—the surrounding neighborhood. Residents welcome thoughtful growth but request clear boundaries to preserve the area’s safety, natural beauty, and livability for families, pets, and wildlife. Our neighborhood sits on the ecological edge of the Texas Hill Country, where the Edwards Plateau transitions into the Blackland Prairie. This area is defined by its mix of limestone terrain, mature oak and juniper woodlands, creek corridors, and diverse wildlife, including returning hawk populations, fox families, owls, and migratory birds that rely on intact habitat connections. Because West Oak Hill lies at this geographic and ecological boundary, even small changes in development intensity can create outsized impacts on water quality, wildlife movement, light pollution, noise levels, and the health of our shared greenbelt. The Hill Country–edge environment is exceptionally sensitive: it depends on low-impact lighting, protected tree canopy, careful stormwater management, and preservation of natural corridors. For this reason, any redevelopment in our area must incorporate the same environmental stewardship standards expected throughout the Texas Hill Country, ensuring that growth enhances — rather than damages — this unique and irreplaceable landscape. These requested conditions are consistent with long-established Hill Country environmental protections, including the City of Austin Hill Country Roadway Ordinance, SOS watershed standards, and regional dark-sky and wildlife-conservation principles widely adopted throughout the Texas Hill Country. 08 NPA-2025-0025.03 - Lantana Tract 34; District 81 of 9 Prohibited or Restricted High-Impact Uses Below is a comprehensive list of high-impact, incompatible, or nuisance-prone commercial uses to be prohibited through a Restrictive Covenant. These categories reflect sources of noise, traffic, safety, lighting, and environmental issues for residentially-adjacent properties …
Proposed Rezoning Opposition [Tract 34 – Lantana Neighborhood Corner of William Cannon & Rialto - NPA-2025-0025.03 C14-2025-0087] Why Removing Transitional Zoning Conflicts with Austin’s Neighborhood Compatibility Standards Austin’s land development framework relies heavily on transitional, or buffer zoning, to prevent abrupt changes between land uses that would create conflicts or diminish livability. Office zoning in this location is functioning exactly as intended — it provides a low- intensity, daytime-driven use that steps down from the busier roadway toward single-family homes. It limits trip generation, noise, late-night activity, and lighting spillover in a way that protects adjacent residential areas. Commercial zoning removes that buffering function and replaces it with a district that allows: • • • • • • high trip-generating uses later operating hours on-site alcohol service larger structures amplified lighting and signage event-oriented or transient-oriented businesses This creates a direct adjacency of incompatible intensities, which Austin’s long-standing compatibility standards are meant to prevent. From a planning perspective, this is a leap, not a step — a direct escalation from low-impact, professional daytime use to open-ended commercial entitlement less than 500 feet from homes and a creek corridor. Austin’s compatibility model — reaffirmed repeatedly through Imagine Austin, Small Area Plans, and corridor studies — rests on three core principles: 1. Transitions in height and intensity matter. Office zoning operates at a height, traffic, and noise profile similar to civic or institutional uses — compatible with nearby homes. Commercial zoning authorizes much more intense activity that violates gradual transition principles. 2. Buffers protect health, safety, and quality of life. Transitional zoning avoids late-night noise, loading docks, bars, drive-throughs, and event venues where houses are sleeping, children are playing, or wildlife is nesting. 09 C14-2025-0087 - Lantana Tract 34; District 81 of 2 Health of residents is also impacted, with studies showing air quality impacts from nearby construction and high-traffic commercial uses have negative effects on breathing, lung health, asthma, elderly, and children. 3. Where you place intensity determines whether it succeeds or fails. Compatibility-driven land use ensures high-intensity uses thrive where appropriate, and neighborhoods remain stable where intended. Eliminating the buffer destabilizes both. Therefore, removing Office zoning here is not just a change — it contradicts the City’s own planning structure by eliminating the intended “step-down” layer between commercial activity and residential/environmentally sensitive land. At minimum, if Council moves forward, a Conditional Overlay and/or Restrictive Covenant must re-constitute compatibility protections, including …
Proposed Restrictive Covenant – [Tract 34 – Lantana Neighborhood Corner of William Cannon & Rialto - NPA-2025-0025.03 C14- 2025-0087] Background: there is a proposed zoning change from business to commercial near the Lantana neighborhood in Austin, Texas (Tract 34, zip code 78735). The ideal outcome for nearby residents is for the re-zoning to be denied and/or for this area to remain a green space. Though we (the residents within 500 feet of the site) are requesting restrictions, we are reasonable and not anti-development. We understand we cannot stop change and growth. Intent: To allow limited development that is compatible with the surrounding residential community and their families, protective of the environment, natural land and wildlife, and respectful of neighborhood character, safety, and quality of life. This Restrictive Covenant seeks to ensure that any redevelopment on this site enhances—not harms—the surrounding neighborhood. Residents welcome thoughtful growth but request clear boundaries to preserve the area’s safety, natural beauty, and livability for families, pets, and wildlife. Our neighborhood sits on the ecological edge of the Texas Hill Country, where the Edwards Plateau transitions into the Blackland Prairie. This area is defined by its mix of limestone terrain, mature oak and juniper woodlands, creek corridors, and diverse wildlife, including returning hawk populations, fox families, owls, and migratory birds that rely on intact habitat connections. Because West Oak Hill lies at this geographic and ecological boundary, even small changes in development intensity can create outsized impacts on water quality, wildlife movement, light pollution, noise levels, and the health of our shared greenbelt. The Hill Country–edge environment is exceptionally sensitive: it depends on low-impact lighting, protected tree canopy, careful stormwater management, and preservation of natural corridors. For this reason, any redevelopment in our area must incorporate the same environmental stewardship standards expected throughout the Texas Hill Country, ensuring that growth enhances — rather than damages — this unique and irreplaceable landscape. These requested conditions are consistent with long-established Hill Country environmental protections, including the City of Austin Hill Country Roadway Ordinance, SOS watershed standards, and regional dark-sky and wildlife-conservation principles widely adopted throughout the Texas Hill Country. 09 C14-2025-0087 - Lantana Tract 34; District 81 of 9 Prohibited or Restricted High-Impact Uses Below is a comprehensive list of high-impact, incompatible, or nuisance-prone commercial uses to be prohibited through a Restrictive Covenant. These categories reflect sources of noise, traffic, safety, lighting, and environmental issues for residentially-adjacent properties …
PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES Tuesday, December 9, 2025 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES REGULAR MEETING TUESDAY, DECEMBER 9, 2025 The Planning Commission convened in a regular on Tuesday, December 9, 2025, at Austin City Hall, Council Chambers, Room 1001, 301 W. Second Street, in Austin, Texas. Chair Haney called the Planning Commission Meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Felicity Maxwell Casey Haney Nadia Barrera-Ramirez Anna Lan Joshua Hiller Peter Breton Adam Powell Danielle Skidmore Brian Bedrosian Imad Ahmed Commissioners Absent: Alice Woods Patrick Howard Ex-Officio Members in Absent: TC Broadnax Jessica Cohen Candace Hunter Richard Mendoza 1 Vacancy on the Dais PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None present. 1 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES Tuesday, December 9, 2025 APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Planning Commission regular meeting on Tuesday, April 11, 2024, the minutes of the Planning Commission regular meeting on February 4, 2025, and the Planning Commission regular meeting on November 18, 2025. The minutes from the meeting of April 11, 2024, February 4, 2025, and November 18, 2025, were approved on the consent agenda on Secretary Maxwell’s motion, Commissioner Hiller’s second, on a 10-0 vote. Chair Woods and Commissioner Howard were absent. 1 vacancy on the dais. PUBLIC HEARINGS 2. Plan Amendment: NPA-2024-0018.01 - 7003, 7005, 7007 Guadalupe Street Rezone; Location: District 4 7003, 7005, 7007 Guadalupe Street, Waller Creek Watershed; Brentwood/Highland Combined (Highland) Neighborhood Planning Area Owner/Applicant: Purple Square One Limited Liability (Lan Chen) Agent: Request: Bowman (Jerome Perales, P.E.) High Density Single Family and Multifamily Residential to Mixed Use land use Applicant postponement request to January 27, 2026 Maureen Meredith, 512-974-2695, maureen.meredith@austintexas.gov Austin Planning Staff Rec.: Staff: The motion to approve the Applicant’s postponement request to January 27, 2026, was approved on the consent agenda on Secretary Maxwell’s motion, Commissioner Hiller’s second, on a 10-0 vote. Chair Woods and Commissioner Howard were absent. 1 vacancy on the dais. 3. Rezoning: Location: C14-2024-0036 - 7003, 7005, 7007 Guadalupe Street Rezone; District 4 7003, 7005, 7007 Guadalupe Street, Waller Creek Watershed; Brentwood/Highland Combined (Highland) Neighborhood Planning Area Owner/Applicant: Purple Square One Limited Liability (Lan Chen) Agent: Request: Bowman (Jerome Perales, P.E.) MF-1-CO-ETOD-DBETOD-NP (Subdistrict 2), SF-6-NP and MF-2-ETOD- DBETOD-NP (Subdistrict 2) to GR-ETOD-DBETOD-NP (Subdistrict 1), increasing the maximum building height from 90 feet to 120 feet through participation in a density bonus program. Applicant postponement request to January 27, 2026 Jonathan Tomko, 512-974-1057, jonathan.tomko@austintexas.gov Austin Planning …
REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 2025, AT 5 P.M. AUSTIN CITY HALL, COUNCIL CHAMBERS, ROOM 1001 301 WEST 2ND STREET AUSTIN, TEXAS 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 Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely, contact Ella Garcia, Staff Liaison, for questions regarding speaker registration at LandUseLiaison@austintexas.gov or by phone at 512- 978-0821. CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Alice Woods, Chair (District 2) Casey Haney, Vice Chair (Mayor’s Representative) Felicity Maxwell, Secretary (District 5) Imad Ahmed, Parliamentarian (District 6) Anna Lan (Mayor’s Representative) Vacant (Mayor’s Representative) Patrick Howard (District 1) EX-OFFICIO MEMBERS: Nadia Barrera-Ramirez (District 3) Brian Bedrosian (District 4) Adam Powell (District 7) Peter Breton (District 8) Danielle Skidmore (District 9) Joshua Hiller (District 10) Jessica Cohen, Chair of Board of Adjustment TC Broadnax, City Manager EXECUTIVE SESSION (No public discussion) Candace Hunter, A.I.S.D. Board of Trustees Richard Mendoza, Director of Transportation and Public Works The Planning Commission will announce it will go into Executive Session, if necessary, according to Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code, to receive advice from Legal Counsel on matters specifically listed on the agenda. The Commission may not conduct a closed meeting without the approval of the city attorney. Private Consultation with Attorney – Section 551.071. Staff Liaison: Ella Garcia, 512-978-0821 Attorney: AJ Urteaga, 512-974-2386 Page 1 of 6 AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first four speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Planning Commission regular meeting on Thursday, November 13, 2025. PUBLIC HEARINGS 2. Plan Amendment: East 11th & 12th Street Urban Renewal Area Modification #14 - East 11th and 12th Street Urban Renewal Plan Amendment#14; District 1 N/A-Urban Renewal Plan, Waller Creek Watershed; Central East Austin (OCEAN) Neighborhood Planning Area Location: Owner/Applicant: City of Austin Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: City of Austin (Hunter Maples) Amend the Urban Renewal Plan for the …
PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR CALLED MEETING THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 2025 The Planning Commission convened in a regular meeting on Thursday, November 13, 2025, at Austin City Hall, Boards and Commissions, Room 1101, 301 W. Second Street, in Austin, Texas. Chair Woods called the Planning Commission Meeting to order at 6:02 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Alice Woods Casey Haney Imad Ahmed Brian Bedrosian Peter Breton Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Nadia Barrera-Ramirez Joshua Hiller Anna Lan Adam Powell Danielle Skidmore Commissioners Absent: Patrick Howard Felicity Maxwell Ex-Officio Members in Attendance: Jessica Cohen Ex-Officio Members in Attendance: Candace Hunter 1 Vacancy on the Dais 1 PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Philip Wiley - Clarified the long history of ongoing historic district planning in Judges Hill and provided past city materials to show the area has been actively studied. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Planning Commission and City Council joint meeting on April 11, 2024, the minutes of the Planning Commission and City Council joint meeting on February 4, 2025, the minutes of the Planning Commission special called meeting on April 29, 2025, and the minutes of the Planning Commission regular meeting on October 28, 2025. The minutes from the meeting of April 11, 2024, February 4, 2025, April 29, 2025 and October 28, 2025, were approved on the consent agenda on Commissioner Breton’s motion, Commissioner Bedrosian’s second, on a 10-0 vote. Secretary Maxwell and Commissioner Howard was absent. 1 vacancy on the dais. PUBLIC HEARINGS 2. Plan Amendment: NPA-2025-0016.01 - P & P .72; District 3 Location: 905 Shady Lane, Boggy Creek Watershed; Govalle/Johnston Terrace Combined (Govalle) Neighborhood Planning Area Owner/Applicant: United Association Plumbers & Pipefitters Local #286 Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: Bennett Consulting (Rodney Bennett) Single Family to Mixed Use/Office land use Recommended Maureen Meredith, 512-974-2695, maureen.meredith@austintexas.gov Austin Planning The motion to approve Staff’s recommendation of Mixed Use/Office land use for NPA- 2025-0016.01 - P & P .72, located at 905 Shady Lane, was approved on the consent agenda on Commissioner Breton’s motion, Commissioner Bedrosian’s second, on a 10-0 vote. Secretary Maxwell and Commissioner Howard was absent. 1 vacancy on the dais. 3. Rezoning: Location: C14-2025-0073 - P & P .72; District 3 905 Shady Lane, Boggy Creek Watershed; Govalle/Johnston Terrace Combined (Govalle) Neighborhood Planning Area Owner/Applicant: United Association Plumbers & Pipefitters Local #286 Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: Bennett Consulting (Rodney Bennett) SF-3-NP to LO-MU-CO-NP Recommended Jonathan Tomko, 512-974-1057, …
To: From: MEMORANDUM Planning Commissioners Jonathan Tomko, Planner Principal, Austin Planning Hunter Maples, Project Coordinator, Austin Housing Date: November 12, 2025 Subject: Staff Postponement Request Council Initiated: Block 16 (C14-2025-0030) and East 11th and 12th Street Urban Renewal Area Plan Amendment #14 The cases above have been scheduled for a public hearing during the November 18, 2025, Planning Commission Meeting. Staff requests a postponement of the above-referenced cases to the December 16, 2025, Planning Commission Meeting, so the cases can be heard by the Urban Renewal Board before Planning Commission. This postponement request was made in a timely manner and meets the Planning Commission’s policy. cc: Joi Harden, Zoning Officer 02 East 11th & 12th Street Urban Renewal Area Modification #14 - East 11th and 12th Street Urban Renewal Plan Amendment#14; District 11 of 1
To: From: MEMORANDUM Planning Commissioners Jonathan Tomko, Planner Principal, Austin Planning Hunter Maples, Project Coordinator, Austin Housing Date: November 12, 2025 Subject: Staff Postponement Request Council Initiated: Block 16 (C14-2025-0030) and East 11th and 12th Street Urban Renewal Area Plan Amendment #14 The cases above have been scheduled for a public hearing during the November 18, 2025, Planning Commission Meeting. Staff requests a postponement of the above-referenced cases to the December 16, 2025, Planning Commission Meeting, so the cases can be heard by the Urban Renewal Board before Planning Commission. This postponement request was made in a timely manner and meets the Planning Commission’s policy. cc: Joi Harden, Zoning Officer 03 C14-2024-0030 - Council Initiated: Block 16 Rezone; District 11 of 1
November 14, 2025 RE: November 18, 2025 - City of Austin Planning Commission Agenda Item 4: Conditional Use Permit: SPC-2024-0377A - HighRoad CUP; District 9 Location: 700 Dawson Road Request: The applicant is requesting an approval of a conditional use permit to allow for a Lodge or Club use of 6,856 square feet to occupy portions of the existing building and the entirety of the swimming pool and decking. Dear Mr. Guerrero, The Bouldin Creek Neighborhood Association (BCNA) and its zoning committee have met with the applicant and their attorney and have no objection to the granting of this conditional use. After reviewing the site plan, we found that other than the addition of ADA access and a water line, there are no other pending proposals to change the building or site. The club use is in accordance with the decision made by the BCNA General Association at our meeting in December 2023. As this property has been primarily utilized for lodge or club purposes since the 1950s, the Bouldin Creek Neighborhood Association does not oppose this Conditional Use Permit. CLUB OR LODGE use is the use of a site for provision of meeting, recreational, or social facilities by a private or nonprofit association, primarily for use by members and guests. This use includes private social clubs and fraternal organizations. Best regards, Greg Smith, President Bouldin Creek Neighborhood Association cc: Shakayla Stevenson, Christine Barton-Holmes, Joi Harden, Melissa Beeler, Michael Whellan, Beth Turner, Danielle Skidmore Bouldin Creek Neighborhood Association, P. O. Box 3683, Austin, Texas 78764 04 SPC-2024-0377A - HighRoad CUP; District 91 of 1
PLANNING COMMISSION SITE PLAN REVIEW SHEET CONDITIONAL USE SITE PLAN APPROVAL CASE NUMBER: SPC-2024-0377A PC DATE: November 18, 2025 PROJECT NAME: HighRoad CUP ADDRESS: 700 Dawson Rd AREA: 3.74 acres (LOC .156 acres) APPLICANT: AGENT: Dawson Overlook LLC PO Box 990 Lockhart, Texas 78664 Thrower Design (Beth Turner) PO Box 41957 Austin, Texas 78704 Phone: (512) 731-2524 EXISTING ZONING: GR-MU-CO-NP PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT: Approval of a conditional use permit to allow for a Lodge or Club use of 6,856 square feet to occupy portions of the existing building and the entirety of the swimming pool and decking. AREA STUDY: Bouldin Creek WATERSHED: west Bouldin Creek APPLICABLE WATERSHED ORDINANCE: Current/ Comprehensive Watershed Ordinance CAPITOL VIEW: N/A T.I.A.: Not Required SUMMARY STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the improvements shown on the site plan. The related site plan has been reviewed in accordance with all requirements of the Land Development Code once submitted. CASE MANAGER: Gabriel Guerrero Jr. Telephone: (512) 978-4658 Gabriel.Guerrero@austintexas.org 04 SPC-2024-0377A - HighRoad CUP; District 91 of 8 SPC-2024-0377A HighRoad CUP Page 2 PROJECT INFORMATION: ZONING: GR-MU-CO-NP MAX. BLDG. CVRG: 65% MAX. HEIGHT: -; 60 ft. MAX. IMP. CVRG: 80% EXIST. USE: Civic PROP. BLDG. CVRG: 4.9% PROP.HEIGHT: 30 ft. PROP. IMPERV. CVRG. 40.4% PROPOSED USE: Civic SUMMARY COMMENTS ON SITE PLAN: Land Use: The submitted site plan is for the approval of a conditional use permit to allow for a Lodge or Club use of 6,856 square feet to occupy portions of the existing building and the entirety of the swimming pool and decking. Environmental: The site is not located in the Edward's Aquifer Recharge Zone. The site is in the West Bouldin Creek watershed. SURROUNDING CONDITIONS: Zoning/ Land use: North: MF-3-NP , SF-3-NP; Multi-family Res, Park East: SF-3-NP; Single family res South: SF-3-NP; Single family res West: P-NP; Park Street Dawson Rd Post Oak St R.O.W. 50’ 26’ Surfacing 30’ 26’ Classification Level 1 Level 1 NEIGHBORHOOD ORGANIZATION: Austin Independent School District, Austin Neighborhoods Council, Bouldin Creek Neighborhood Association, Bouldin Creek Neighborhood Plan Contact Team, Bouldin Creek Zoning Committee, Friends of Austin Neighborhoods, Homeless Neighborhood Association, Leah is Awesome Neighborhood Association, Perry Grid 614, Preservation Austin, South Central Coalition 04 SPC-2024-0377A - HighRoad CUP; District 92 of 8 SPC-2024-0377A HighRoad CUP Page 3 CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT REVIEW AND EVALUATION CRITERA The following evaluation is included to provide staff position on each point of the conditional use permit criteria. …
PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR CALLED MEETING TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 2025 The Planning Commission convened in a regular on Tuesday, November 18, 2025, at Austin City Hall, Council Chambers, Room 1001, 301 W. Second Street, in Austin, Texas. Chair Woods called the Planning Commission Meeting to order at 5:07 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Alice Woods Casey Haney Brian Bedrosian Peter Breton Nadia Barrera-Ramirez Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Anna Lan Felicity Maxwell Adam Powell Danielle Skidmore Commissioners Absent: Imad Ahmed Joshua Hiller Patrick Howard Ex-Officio Members in Absent: TC Broadnax Jessica Cohen Candace Hunter Richard Mendoza 1 Vacancy on the Dais PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None. 1 APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Planning Commission regular meeting on Tuesday, November 13, 2025. The minutes from the meeting of Tuesday, November 13, 2025, were approved on the consent agenda on Commissioner Breton’s motion, Vice Chair Haney’s second, on a 9-0 vote. Parliamentarian Ahmed and Commissioners Hiller and Howard were absent. 1 vacancy on the dais. PUBLIC HEARINGS 2. Plan Amendment: Location: East 11th & 12th Street Urban Renewal Area Modification #14 - East 11th and 12th Street Urban Renewal Plan Amendment#14; District 1 N/A-Urban Renewal Plan, Waller Creek Watershed; Central East Austin (OCEAN) Neighborhood Planning Area Owner/Applicant: City of Austin Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: City of Austin (Hunter Maples) Amend the Urban Renewal Plan for the East 11th and 12th Streets Urban Renewal Area to align with proposed amendments to the East 11th Street Neighborhood Conservation Combining District. Staff postponement request to December 16, 2025 Hunter Maples, 512-974-3120, hunter.maples@austintexas.gov Austin Housing The motion to approve Staff’s postponement request to December 16, 2025, was approved on the consent agenda on Commissioner Breton’s motion, Vice Chair Haney’s second, on a 9-0 vote. Parliamentarian Ahmed and Commissioners Hiller and Howard were absent. 1 vacancy on the dais. 3. NCCD Amendment: Location: C14-2024-0030 - Council Initiated: Block 16 Rezone; District 1 Block 16: 907, 907 ½, 909, 911, 913, and 915 Juniper Street; 916, 920, 924, 926, and 928 East 11th Street, Waller Creek Watershed; Central East Austin (OCEAN) Neighborhood Planning Area Owner/Applicant: City of Austin Agent: Request: City of Austin (Jonathan Tomko) Amend Title 25 (Land Development Code) relating to the East 11th Street Neighborhood Conservation Combining District to increase maximum building height and establish tiered stepbacks for development on Block 16. Staff postponement request to December 16, 2025 Jonathan Tomko, 512-974-1057, jonathan.tomko@austintexas.gov Austin …
REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 2025, AT 6 P.M. AUSTIN CITY HALL, COUNCIL CHAMBERS, ROOM 1001 301 WEST 2ND STREET AUSTIN, TEXAS 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 Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely, contact Ella Garcia, Staff Liaison, for questions regarding speaker registration at LandUseLiaison@austintexas.gov or by phone at 512- 978-0821. CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Alice Woods, Chair (District 2) Casey Haney, Vice Chair (Mayor’s Representative) Felicity Maxwell, Secretary (District 5) Imad Ahmed, Parliamentarian (District 6) Anna Lan (Mayor’s Representative) Vacant (Mayor’s Representative) Patrick Howard (District 1) EX-OFFICIO MEMBERS: Nadia Barrera-Ramirez (District 3) Brian Bedrosian (District 4) Adam Powell (District 7) Peter Breton (District 8) Danielle Skidmore (District 9) Joshua Hiller (District 10) Jessica Cohen, Chair of Board of Adjustment TC Broadnax, City Manager EXECUTIVE SESSION (No public discussion) Candace Hunter, A.I.S.D. Board of Trustees Richard Mendoza, Director of Transportation and Public Works The Planning Commission will announce it will go into Executive Session, if necessary, according to Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code, to receive advice from Legal Counsel on matters specifically listed on the agenda. The Commission may not conduct a closed meeting without the approval of the city attorney. Private Consultation with Attorney – Section 551.071. Staff Liaison: Ella Garcia, 512-978-0821 Attorney: Steven Maddoux, 512-974-6080 Page 1 of 7 AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first four speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Planning Commission and City Council joint meeting on April 11, 2024, the minutes of the Planning Commission and City Council joint meeting on February 4, 2025, the minutes of the Planning Commission special called meeting on April 29, 2025, and the minutes of the Planning Commission regular meeting on October 28, 2025. PUBLIC HEARINGS 2. Plan Amendment: NPA-2025-0016.01 - P & P .72; District 3 Location: 905 Shady Lane, Boggy Creek …
SPECIAL CALLED MEETING MINUTES THURSDAY, APRIL 11, 2024 AUSTIN CITY COUNCIL MINUTES JOINT MEETING THURSDAY, APRIL 11, 2024 The City Council of Austin, Texas, convened in a Joint City Council and Planning Commission Meeting on Thursday, April 11, 2024, at Austin City Hall 301 W. 2nd Street, Austin, TX. Maym· Watson called the Council Meeting to order at 9:00 a.m. DISCUSSION l. 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 l 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). Presentation was made by Veronica Briseno, Assistant City Manager; City Manager's Office; Andrea Bates, Assistant Director, Planning Department; Eric Thomas, Zoning Division Manager, Planning Department; Laura Keating, Associate Project Manager, Project Connect Office; Jonathan Lee, Planner Senior, Planning Department; and Warue1· Cook, P1·incipal Planner, Planning Department. The public hearing was conducted. Mayor Watson adjourned the Council Meeting at 2:03 p.m. without objection. 1
PLANNING COMMISSION SPECIAL CALLED MEETING TUESDAY, APRIL 29, 2025 The Planning Commission convened in a special called meeting on Tuesday, April 29, 2025, at Austin City Hall, Council Chambers, Room 1001, 301 W. Second Street, in Austin, Texas. Chair Azhar called the Planning Commission Meeting to order at 6:03 p.m. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance: Awais Azhar Joshua Hiller Alice Woods Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Nadia Barrera-Ramirez Casey Haney Anna Lan Felicity Maxwell Adam Powell Danielle Skidmore Commissioners who are Absent: Claire Hempel Imad Ahmed Greg Anderson Patrick Howard Ex-Officio Members in Attendance: Jessica Cohen Ex-Officio Members in Attendance Remotely: Ex-Officio Members Absent: Candace Hunter 1 TC Broadnax Richard Mendoza PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Philip Wiley: Made comments regarding UNO, specifically in reference to compatibility standards. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Planning Commission regular meeting on Tuesday, April 8, 2025. The minutes from the meeting of Tuesday, April 8, 2025, were approved on the consent agenda on Vice Chair Wood’s motion, Commissioner Hiller’s second on a 9-0 vote. Commissioners Ahmed, Anderson, Hempel, and Howard were absent. PUBLIC HEARINGS 2. LDC Amendment: C20-2023-037 - SMART Housing Updates Phase 2 Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: Amend City Code Title 25 (Land Development) to modify requirements, including fee waivers and affordability period, for the City’s S.M.A.R.T. Housing Program Recommend Brendan Kennedy, 512-978-1594, brendan.kennedy@austintexas.gov Housing Department The public hearing was closed on Vice Chair Woods’ motion, Commissioner Hiller’s second on a 9-0 vote. Commissioners Ahmed, Anderson, Hempel, and Howard were absent. The motion to provide a recommendation to staff to consider increasing the affordability period requirements from the program to align with other city programs; 40 years for rental housing and 99 years for ownership housing, was approved on Chair Azhar’s motion, Vice Chair Woods second, on a 9-0 vote. Commissioners Ahmed, Anderson, Hempel, and Howard were absent. The motion to provide a recommendation to staff to consider requiring SMART Housing participants to utilize the requirements of Chapter 4-18, Rental Housing Development Assistance (RHDA) and Ownership Housing Development Assistance (OHDA) guidelines, and RHDA Lease Addendum, was approved on Chair Azhar’s motion, Vice Chair Woods second, on a 9-0 vote. Commissioners Ahmed, Anderson, Hempel, and Howard were absent. The motion to approve Staff’s recommendation to amend City Code Title 25 (Land Development) to modify requirements, including fee waivers and affordability period, for the City’s S.M.A.R.T. Housing Program, as amended, was approved on Vice Chair …
SPECIAL CALLED MEETING MINUTES TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 2025 AUSTIN CITY COUNCIL MINUTES SPECIAL CALLED MEETING TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 2025 The City Council of Austin, Texas, convened in a Special Called Meeting on Tuesday, February 4, 2025, at Austin City Hall 301 W. 2nd Street, Austin, TX and via videoconference. Mayor Watson called the Council Meeting to order at 1:05 p.m. DISCUSSION 1. Conduct a public hearing to receive public comment on proposed amendments to City Code to make short-term rental (STR) use an additional (accesso1y) use for all residential uses in all. zoning districts; to regulate STR owners, operators, and platfom1s as businesses; and to require STR platfom1s to collect and remit hotel occupancy taxes (HOT). Funding: This item has no fiscal impact. Presentation was made by Trish Link, Division Chief, Law Department, Daniel Word, Assistant Director, Development Services Department. The public hearing was conducted. Mayor Watson adjourned the Council Meeting at 2:06 p.m. without objection. 1
PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR CALLED MEETING TUESDAY, OCTOBER 28, 2025 The Planning Commission convened in a regular on Tuesday, October 28, 2025, at Austin City Hall, Council Chambers, Room 1001, 301 W. Second Street, in Austin, Texas. Chair Woods called the Planning Commission Meeting to order at 6:01 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Alice Woods Casey Haney Imad Ahmed Brian Bedrosian Peter Breton Joshua Hiller Adam Powell Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Nadia Barrera-Ramirez Patrick Howard Felicity Maxwell Danielle Skidmore Commissioners Absent: Anna Lan Ex-Officio Members Absent: Jessica Cohen Candace Hunter PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Planning Commission regular meeting on Tuesday, October 14, 2025. 1 The minutes from the meeting of Tuesday, October 14, 2025, were approved on the consent agenda on Commissioner Breton’s motion, Commissioner Hiller’s second, on an 11-0 vote. Commissioner Lan was absent. 1 vacancy on the dais. PUBLIC HEARINGS 2. Plan Amendment: NPA-2024-0016.05 - Shady Lane; District 3 Location: 500 Shady Lane, Colorado River Watershed; Govalle/Johnston Terrace (Govalle) Neighborhood Planning Area Owner/Applicant: Shady Lane at 5th & 7th, LLC Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: Alice Glasco Consulting (Alice Glasco) Industry to Mixed Use land use Applicant postponement request to December 9, 2025 Maureen Meredith, 512-974-2695, maureen.meredith@austintexas.gov Austin Planning The motion to approve Applicant’s postponement request to December 9, 2025, was approved on the consent agenda on Commissioner Breton’s motion, Commissioner Hiller’s second, on an 11-0 vote. Commissioner Lan was absent. 1 vacancy on the dais. 3. Rezoning: Location: C14-2025-0005 - Shady Lane; District 3 500 Shady Lane, Colorado River Watershed; Govalle/Johnston Terrace (Govalle) Neighborhood Planning Area Owner/Applicant: Shady Lane at 5th & 7th, LLC Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: Alice Glasco Consulting (Alice Glasco) LI-CO-NP to LI-PDA-NP Applicant postponement request to December 9, 2025 Jonathan Tomko, 512-974-1057, jonathan.tomko@austintexas.gov Austin Planning The motion to approve Applicant’s postponement request to December 9, 2025, was approved on the consent agenda on Commissioner Breton’s motion, Commissioner Hiller’s second, on an 11-0 vote. Commissioner Lan was absent. 1 vacancy on the dais. 4. Plan Amendment: NPA-2025-0016.01 - P & P .72; District 3 Location: 905 Shady Lane, Boggy Creek Watershed; Govalle/Johnston Terrace Combined (Govalle) Neighborhood Planning Area Owner/Applicant: United Association Plumbers & Pipefitters Local #286 Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: Bennett Consulting (Rodney Bennett) Single Family to Mixed Use/Office land use Applicant postponement request to November 13, 2025 Maureen Meredith, 512-974-2695, maureen.meredith@austintexas.gov Austin Planning The …
NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN AMENDMENT REVIEW SHEET NEIGHORHOOD PLAN: Govalle/Johnston Terrace Combined (Govalle) CASE#: NPA-2025-0016.01 DATE FILED: June 25, 2025 PROJECT NAME: P & P .72 PC DATE: November 13, 2025 October 28, 2025 September 23, 2025 ADDRESS/ES: 905 Shady Lane DISTRICT AREA: 3 SITE AREA: 0.71 acs OWNER/APPLICANT: UA Plumbers & Pipefitters Local 286 AGENT: Bennett Consulting (Rodney K. Bennett) 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/Office Base District Zoning Change Related Zoning Case: C14-2025-0073 SF-3-NP From: To: LO-MU-CO-NP NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN ADOPTION DATE: March 27, 2003 CITY COUNCIL DATE: TBD ACTION: PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: November 13, 2025 – (action pending) 02 NPA-2025-0016.01 - P & P .72; District 31 of 22 October 28, 2025 – Postponed to November 13, 2025 on the consent agenda at the request of the Neighborhood. [P. Breton – 1st; J. Hiller – 2nd] Vote: 11 – 0 [A. Lan absent. One vacancy on the dais]. September 23, 2025 – Postponed to October 28, 2025 on the consent agenda at the request of the neighborhood. [I. Ahmed – 1st; F. Maxwell – 2nd] Vote: 9-0 [C. Haney, A. Lan, and P. Howard absent. One vacancy on the dais]. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff supports the Applicant’s request for Mixed Use/Office land use. BASIS FOR STAFF’S RECOMMENDATION: Staff supports the applicant’s request for Mixed Use/Office land use. Although the future land use map shows Single Family land use to the north and east of the property, the underlying zoning of those tracts are LO-MU-NP and LO- CO-NP. The applicant’s request for LO-MU-CO-NP zoning with Mixed Use/Office land use is appropriate in this location. The Govalle/Johnston Terrace plan desires to keep single family zoning, but it also supports a balanced and varied land uses that encourages a mixed of residential and commercial uses within walking distances to each other. 02 NPA-2025-0016.01 - P & P .72; District 32 of 22 02 NPA-2025-0016.01 - P & P .72; District 33 of 22 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 …
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET CASE: C14-2025-0073 (P & P .72) DISTRICT: 3 ADDRESS: 905 Shady Lane ZONING FROM: SF-3-NP TO: LO-MU-CO-NP SITE AREA: approximately .72 acres (approximately 31,363 square feet) PROPERTY OWNER: United Association Plumbers & Pipefitters Local #286 AGENT: Bennett Consulting (Rodney Bennett) CASE MANAGER: Jonathan Tomko (512) 974-1057, jonathan.tomko@austintexas.gov STAFF RECOMMEDATION: Staff recommends granting limited office-mixed use-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (LO-MU-CO-NP) combining district zoning. See the basis of recommendation section below for more information. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: September 23, 2025: Applicant Postponement Request to October 28, 2025. October 28, 2025: Applicant Postponement Request to November 13, 2025. November 13, 2025: 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 currently one single family home constructed in approximately 1946. To the east of the site is undeveloped land. To the south of the site are three single family homes constructed between approximately 1928 and 1946, and three duplexes constructed between approximately 1945 and 1958. To the west of the site (across Shady Lane) is an approximately 135,000 square foot two-story school constructed in approximately 1957, the Anita Ferrales Coy Facility, formerly known as the John T. Allan Facility. This property was rezoned through C14-2024-0019.SH, see area case histories below. To the north of the site is one two-story industrial building of approximately 22,000 square feet and one warehouse of approximately 8,000 square feet, both constructed in approximately 2015. The subject tract is approximately 1,200 feet southeast of the Springdale Station Imagine Austin Activity Center. The tract is also approximately 300 feet west of Airport Boulevard an Imagine Austin Activity Corridor. 03 C14-2025-0073 - P & P .72; District 31 of 11 BASIS OF RECOMMENDATION: Zoning should allow for reasonable use of the property. The request would allow for reasonable use of the subject tract. There is parking for the United Association Plumbers & Pipefitters Local #286 immediately to the north of the subject tract. While the area has been traditionally single family in nature there are more intense uses along Airport Boulevard and there is a substantial redevelopment planned across Shady Lane. Granting of the request should result in an equal treatment of similarly situated properties. In 2001 the property adjoining the subject tract to the east sought a rezoning from SF-3 to GR and was granted LO (see area case …
rom: olga stan < > Sent: Tuesday, September 9, 2025 1:50 PM To: Meredith, Maureen <Maureen.Meredith@austintexas.gov> Subject: Lantana rezoning vote Hi my name is Olga Stan and Gabriel Stan and live in Lantana subdivision neighborhood with address 7117 Othello Cv 78735. I would like to vote, to be build an commercial office building. Best , Olga ************** From: Jenny & Aaron Carrara < Sent: Tuesday, September 9, 2025 2:46 PM To: Boudreaux, Marcelle <Marcelle.Boudreaux@austintexas.gov>; Meredith, Maureen <Maureen.Meredith@austintexas.gov> Cc: Scruggs, Ed <Ed.Scruggs@austintexas.gov> Subject: Homeowner input - C14-2025-0087 Marcelle and Maureen, First, I want to thank you both for the timely responses you provided to me last week as we learned of the proposed rezoning of land within 500 feet of our home in the Ridge at Lantana neighborhood. Many of us moved to this area of Austin decades ago because of the green spaces, trails and quiet; wanting to escape the fast-paced lifestyle, noise and traffic of the inner-city but also have quick access to downtown where we work and enjoy what the city has to offer. While we are not ignorant to development and rapid population growth in Austin, nor the sprawl to our area of the City, the request to rezone this plot of land from an office building to instead allow for the development of a hotel has been very surprising and jarring. First, I want to reiterate that those of us within the 500 ft impacted area have also been dealing with the USPS prohibiting use of our mailboxes due to vandalism weeks ago - they have indicated restoration could take up to six months. This has required affected residents to visit the local post office to pick up our mail and many of us had not yet done so when the signs were erected overnight on Saturday of Labor Day weekend. We ask that you give us all some grace in learning about all of these notifications in a timely manner since we continue to be hampered by this unavoidable situation - another example of crime in our neighborhood in which we have no recourse. 04 NPA-2025-0025.03 - Lantana Tract 34; District 81 of 2 Second, we understand that this area is currently zoned to be an office building of the same size but the application includes a letter from an interested hotel operator which is a dramatically different business model. Globally this proposed change raises …
NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN AMENDMENT REVIEW SHEET NEIGHORHOOD PLAN: Oak Hill Combined (West Oak Hill) CASE#: NPA-2025-0025.03 DATE FILED: August 8, 2025 PROJECT NAME: Lantana Tract 34 PC DATE: November 13, 2025 ADDRESS/ES: 7009 West William Cannon Dr. DISTRICT AREA: 8 SITE AREA: 7.982 acres OWNER/APPLICANT: Stratus Properties Operating Company AGENT: Armbrust and Brown, PLLC (Jewels Cain) CASE MANAGER: Maureen Meredith PHONE: (512) 974-2695 STAFF EMAIL: Maureen Meredith TYPE OF AMENDMENT: Change in Future Land Use Designation From: Office To: Commercial Base District Zoning Change Related Zoning Case: C14-2025-0087 From: GO-NP To: GR-NP NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN ADOPTION DATE: December 11, 2008 CITY COUNCIL DATE: TBD ACTION: PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: November 13, 2025 – (action pending) 04 NPA-2025-0025.03 - Lantana Tract 34; District 81 of 31 STAFF RECOMMENDATION: To support the Applicant’s request for Commercial land use. BASIS FOR STAFF’S RECOMMENDATION: Staff supports the applicant’s request for Commercial land use. The property has Mixed Use land use to the north, office to the northeast and east, Recreation Open Space and Single Family to west. Commercial land use is appropriate in this location with frontage along W. William Cannon Drive and Rialto Blvd. The applicant proposes to construct a 150-key hotel. Mixed Use Multifamily Office Single Family Office Multifamily Recreation Open Space Below are goals in the Oak Hill Plan that staff feels supports the applicant’s request. The plan supports new development that provides a diversity of services to the area. Although the applicant states the proposed use is a hotel, the proposed zoning would allow for other commercial uses to be developed on the site that could benefit the planning area. 04 NPA-2025-0025.03 - Lantana Tract 34; District 82 of 31 LAND USE DESCRIPTIONS: EXISTING LAND USE: Office - An area that provides for office uses as a transition from residential to commercial uses, or for large planned office areas. Permitted uses include business, professional, and financial offices as well as offices for individuals and non-profit organizations. Purpose 1. Encourage office-related services in areas that cannot support the traffic generation of commercial uses; 2. Provide for small lot office conversions as a transition from commercial to residential uses; and 3. Preserve sites for employment and office related services. Application 1. Appropriate for low volume streets such as collectors and minor arterials; and 2. Can be used to provide a transition between residential uses and more intense commercial and industrial uses. 04 NPA-2025-0025.03 - Lantana …
November 7, 2025 Maureen Meredith, Planning Jonathan Tomko, Planning & Zoning Members of the Planning Commission: The Oak Hill NPCT (OHNPCT) and OHAN object to increasing building height by adding Vertical Mixed Use (changing to MU land use and V zoning) at this key Oak Hill intersection currently home to single-story commercial properties. The OHNPCT and OHAN oppose the changes due to compounded negative impacts added onto the Re-development Exception in the Barton Creek Zone. Traffic and roadway access, the compromise of water quality at Gaines Creek, as well as electrical and water hardship in meeting existing and especially planned growth are escalating concerns. Most importantly, current land use and zoning already will bring substantial commercial as well as possible residential development up to 60 ft. from the existing 1 story development. It allows for coverage of essentially the entire 7 acres without additional height allowances despite being in the Drinking Water Protection Zone. Utilizing current allowances is more than adequate for this site, which already includes an automatic provision of SB840 that allows 378 units under current land use/zoning. This commercial lot remains auto centric without any realistic remedy due to corner traffic congestion at the intersection, inadequate and unpopular transit options, and the boxed in location. Overall, these commercial businesses are key assets to the surrounding community. There is an overabundance of MF & SF housing already built & in the pipeline. For the purpose of minimizing existing roadway congestion & pollution by maintaining nearby access to commercial, retail and restaurant space at this location, upzoning of South Towne is undesirable and opposed by the community at this time. Thank you, Leigh Ziegler, OHNPCT Chair Cynthia Wilcox, OHAN President 06 and 07 - NPA-2025-0025.02 and C14-2025-0079 -South Town Rezoning; District 81 of 1
NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN AMENDMENT REVIEW SHEET NEIGHORHOOD PLAN: Oak Hill Combined Neighborhood Plan (East Oak Hill) CASE#: NPA-2025-0025.02 DATE FILED: July 14, 2025 PROJECT NAME: South Town PC DATE: November 13, 2025 October 28, 2025 ADDRESS/ES: 4980, 5016, 5020 1/2, and 5030 W US 290 HWY WB DISTRICT AREA: 8 SITE AREA: 7.008 acres OWNER/APPLICANT: Lamy South Towne, Ltd AGENT: Armbrust & Brown, PLLC (Richard T. Suttle, Jr.) CASE MANAGER: Maureen Meredith PHONE: 512-974-2695 STAFF EMAIL: Maureen.Meredith@austintexas.gov TYPE OF AMENDMENT: Change in Future Land Use Designation From: Commercial To: Mixed Use Base District Zoning Change Related Zoning Case: C14-2025-0079 From: CS-CO-NP To: CS-MU-V-NP NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN ADOPTION DATE: December 11, 2008 CITY COUNCIL DATE: TBD ACTION: PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: November 13, 2025 - (action pending) 06 NPA-2025-0025.02 - South Town; District 81 of 34 October 28, 2025 – Postponed to November 13, 2025 on the consent agenda at the request of the Neighborhood. [P. Breton – 1st; J. Hiller – 2nd] Vote: 11-0 [A. Lan absent. One vacancy on the dais]. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff supports the Applicant’s request for Mixed Use land use. BASIS FOR STAFF’S RECOMMENDATION: The property is located at the northeast corner of West Texas Hwy 71/Southwest Parkway and South MOPAC Expressway. The site currently has a Best Buy store with several other smaller businesses. The applicant proposes to rezone the property to allow for a multifamily development. The proposed residential development will provide additional housing for the City and the planning area. The applicant’s request to change the future land use map from Commercial to Mixed Use is supported by staff because this land use is appropriate adjacent to two major highways. 06 NPA-2025-0025.02 - South Town; District 82 of 34 Below are goals from the Oak Hill Combined Neighborhood Plan staff believe supports the applicant’s request: Land Use Goals: 06 NPA-2025-0025.02 - South Town; District 83 of 34 Housing Goals: LAND USE DESCRIPTIONS: EXISTING LAND USE: Commercial Lots or parcels containing retail sales, services, hotel/motels and all recreational services that are predominantly privately owned and operated for profit (for example, theaters and bowling alleys). Included are private institutional uses (convalescent homes and rest homes in which medical or surgical services are not a main function of the institution), but not hospitals. Purpose 1. Encourage employment centers, commercial activities, and other non‐ residential development to locate along major thoroughfares; and 2. Reserve limited areas for intense, auto‐oriented commercial …
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET CASE: C14-2025-0079 (South Town Rezoning) DISTRICT: 8 ADDRESS: 4980, 5016, 5020 ½, and 5030 West U.S. Hwy 290 Westbound ZONING FROM: CS-CO-NP TO: CS-MU-V-CO-NP SITE AREA: approximately 7.008 acres (approximately 305,268 square feet) PROPERTY OWNER: LAMY South Towne, Ltd. AGENT: Armbrust & Brown, PLLC (Richard T. Suttle, Jr.) CASE MANAGER: Jonathan Tomko (512) 974-1057, jonathan.tomko@austintexas.gov STAFF RECOMMEDATION: Staff recommends granting general commercial services-mixed use-vertical mixed use building-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (CS-MU-V-CO-NP) combining district zoning. The conditional overlay would prohibit the following 26 uses: - Agricultural sales and services - Automotive repair services - Automotive washing (of any kind) - Bail bond - Building maintenance services - Campground - Club or lodge - Commercial off-street parking - Construction sales and services - Drop-off recycling collection facility - Equipment repair services - Equipment sales - Exterminating services - Funeral services - Kennels - Laundry services - Limited warehousing/distribution - Monument retail sales - Outdoor entertainment - Pawn shop services - Recreational equipment maintenance & storage - Recreation equipment sales - Research services - Service station - Vehicle storage - Veterinary services PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: October 28, 2025: Neighborhood postponement request to November 13, 2025 granted. November 13, 2025: Case is scheduled to be heard by Planning Commission. CITY COUNCIL ACTION: TBD ORDINANCE NUMBER: N/A 07 C14-2025-0079 - South Town Rezoning; District 81 of 10 ISSUES: N/A CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: The property in question is currently approximately 65,000 square feet of commercial shopping constructed in the 1990s with approximately 80,000 square feet of paved parking and approximately 10,000 square feet of commercial outparcels with an additional approximately 20,000 square feet of paved parking. It is bound to the northwest, west, and south by highways and a major highway interchange of W. US 290 Hwy. and South Mopac Expy. (ASMP Level 4 roadways maintained by TxDOT). To the north and northeast is Gaines Creek Greenbelt Open Space. To the east is an approximately 135,000 square feet of commercial shopping (Sam’s warehouse club) constructed in approximately 1991 with approximately 200,000 square feet of paved parking. To the south are additional commercial outparcels. South of W. US 290 Hwy. is a Wal-Mart and additional intense commercial development. BASIS OF RECOMMENDATION: Zoning should promote the policy of locating retail and more intensive zoning near the intersections of arterial roadways or at the intersections of arterials and major collectors. Intensive multi-family zoning should …
November 13, 2025 Re: Zoning Request – CASE: C14-2024-0160 (1000 Red River) Dear Chair and Commissioners of the Austin Planning Commission, On behalf of the Red River Cultural District, we are writing to share our formal recommendations on CASE: C14-2024-0160 (1000 Red River). The Red River Cultural District (RRCD) is a vibrant cultural tourism and entertainment area that stretches along Red River Street from 4th Street to 15th Street, bounded by Interstate 35 to the east and extending west to Neches Street and Trinity Street. This cultural corridor—known as Austin’s “Music Mile”—connects a collection of Austin’s independent live music venues, hospitality services, and bars and restaurants, with the Moody Center marking its northern end. The District is home to the German Texan Heritage Society, the Austin Symphony and the First Baptist Church and the expanding Waterloo Park and Greenway. The Austin City Council formally established the Cultural District in 2013, and in 2020, the Texas Commission on the Arts (TCA) designated it as an official State Cultural District. As a 501(c)(3) charitable organization, the RRCD is managed by the Red River Merchants’ Association, which seeks to celebrate, preserve and evolve Red River’s creative, business and music ecosystem sustainably. The site at 1000 Red River represents a unique opportunity to serve as a catalyst along the Red River Cultural District corridor, particularly as the Innovation District, Medical District Campus, and Waterloo Greenway continue to evolve. Located within Austin’s rapidly developing eastern downtown, this area is at the heart of several transformative initiatives that are reshaping the city’s cultural and economic landscape. The Palm District Plan provides significant guidance on a vision and priorities for this area but realizing its full potential will require collaboration among city leaders, developers, cultural partners, and community stakeholders. 08 C14-2024-0160 - 1000 Red River Street; District 91 of 3 RRCD understands today’s action is a zoning request, and while we support the general request of the applicant, we want to emphasize the importance of a broader vision—one that celebrates culture, innovation, and evolution, while remaining grounded in the authentic cultural roots that define Austin. Our priorities include encouraging mixed-use development that enhances pedestrian-scale activation with the future connection to Waterloo Greenway trail system and fosters a vibrant and diverse walkable environment. With the site spanning a full City block and 3 acres, the site serves as a main connector from Austin’s Convention Center, along the Cultural …
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET CASE: C14-2024-0160 (1000 Red River) DISTRICT: 9 ADDRESS: 1001 Trinity Street, 416 ½ East 10th Street, 502 ½ East 10th Street, 1000 Red River, 1001 ½ Red River Street, 1018 Red River Street, 1020 Red River Street, 503 East 11th Street, 505 East 11th Street, 509 ½ East 11th Street, 516 ½ East 11th Street ZONING FROM: DMU, CS, CS-1, MF-4 TO: DMU SITE AREA: 4.01 acres (174,675.6sq. ft.) PROPERTY OWNER: Austin Real Estate Acquisitions LLC AGENT: Jackson Walker LLP (Pamela Madere) CASE MANAGER: Beverly Villela (512-978-0740, Beverly.Villela@austintexas.gov) STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommendation is to grant Downtown Mixed Use (DMU) district zoning. See the Basis of Recommendation section below. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: November 13, 2025: October 14, 2025: APPROVED APPLICANT’S REQUEST FOR A POSTPONEMENT to NOVEMBER 13, 2025 ON THE CONSENT AGENDA [A. POWELL; F. MAXWELL – 2ND] (10-0) P. HOWARD, J. HILLER – ABSENT WITH ONE VACANCY ON THE DAIS. April 22, 2025: APPROVED APPLICANT’S REQUEST FOR AN INDEFINITE POSTPONEMENT ON THE CONSENT AGENDA. [F. MAXWELL; C. HANEY – 2ND] (11-0) N. BARRERA-RAMIREZ OFF THE DIAS; C. HEMPEL – ABSENT CITY COUNCIL ACTION: TBD ORDINANCE NUMBER: No. ISSUES: N/A CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: 08 C14-2024-0160 - 1000 Red River Street; District 91 of 13 C14-2024-0160 Page 2 The property in question consists of approximately 4.01 acres at 1001 Trinity Street, 416 ½ East 10th Street, 502 ½ East 10th Street, 1000 Red River, 1001 ½ Red River Street, 1018 Red River Street, 1020 Red River Street, 503 East 11th Street, 505 East 11th Street, 509 ½ East 11th Street and 516 ½ East 11th Street located within the Core/Waterfront District of the Downtown Austin Plan (DAP). It is currently zoned DMU, CS, CS-1, and MF-4 and the applicant is requesting DMU zoning across the entire tract to establish a single cohesive district for future redevelopment. The site is currently developed with two large office buildings constructed by the State of Texas to house the Teacher Retirement Systems facilities, which remain the current occupant. The property occupies a full city block bounded by Red River Street, East 10th Street, Trinity Street, and East 11th Street, within a highly connected portion of downtown Austin. The Downtown Austin Plan recommends DMU zoning for this location. The Core/Waterfront District is envisioned as the region’s premier employment, cultural, and visitor center, supported by policies such as: • AU-5 (maintaining Downtown’s …
To: From: Date: MEMORANDUM Planning Commissioners Jonathan Tomko, Planner Principal, Austin Planning November 6, 2025 Subject: Staff Postponement Request Woodward Mixed Use Flats (C14-2025-0051) The case above has been scheduled for a public hearing during the November 13, 2025, Planning Commission Meeting. Staff requests a postponement of the above-referenced rezoning case to the December 9, 2025, Planning Commission Meeting, so staff can conduct additional due diligence before developing a staff recommendation. This postponement request was made in a timely manner and meets the Planning Commission’s policy. cc: Joi Harden, Zoning Officer 09 C14-2025-0051 - Woodward Mixed Use Flats; District 31 of 1
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET CASE: C14-2025-0098(RCT) - 600 Harthan RCT DISTRICT: 9 ZONING: CS-MU-CO-HD-NP ADDRESS: 600 Harthan Street PROPERTY OWNER: 1214 West 6th, LP SITE AREA: 0.28 acres (12,197 sq.ft.) AGENT: Armbrust & Brown, PLLC (Richard T. Suttle, Jr.) CASE MANAGER: Cynthia Hadri 512-974-7620, Cynthia.hadri@austintexas.gov REQUEST: The applicant is requesting a termination of the restrictive covenant conditions for this property. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends the proposed termination of the public restrictive covenant. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: November 13, 2025: CITY COUNCIL ACTION: ORDINANCE NUMBER: ISSUES: N/A CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: The applicant is requesting to terminate/delete a public restrictive covenant that was recorded in 1984 on Lots and 3 of the Taylor-Smith subdivision (Please see Applicant’s Summary Letter – Exhibit C). This covenant added building restrictions to Lot 3. Building restrictions included a 6 foot setback from the common boundary line. However, in 2018 Lots 3 and 4 were re-subdivided into one lot which removed the common boundary line. (Please see Public Restrictive Covenant - Exhibit D). 10 C14-2025-0098(RCT) - 600 Harthan RCT; District 9 1 of 12 C14-2025-0098(RCT) 2 The staff recommends the applicant’s request to delete the conditions of this public restrictive covenant. Since this restrictive covenant was executed and recorded, the property in question has been re-subdivided. The area under consideration is now known as Lot A of the Amended Plat of Lots 3 and 4 Taylor-Smith subdivision. The staff supports the deletion of this public restrictive covenant because items listed in this public restrictive covenant will now be regulated under the zoning district site development standards and other requirements stipulated by the Land Development Code. The applicant agrees with the staff’s recommendation. EXISTING ZONING AND LAND USES: Site North South East West ZONING CS-MU-CO-HD-NP MF-4-H-HD-NP; SF-3-H-HD-NP CS-MU-CO-HD-NP; CS-MU-CO-V-NP; PUD-NP CS-MU-CO-HD-NP CS-MU-CO-V-NP LAND USES Office; Retail Multifamily Residential; Single Family Residential Office; Retail; Storage Office; Retail; Personal Improvement Services Office; Retail NEIGHBORHOOD PLANNING AREA: Old West Austin WATERSHED: Lady Bird Lake (Urban) SCENIC ROADWAY: No CAPITOL VIEW CORRIDOR: Yes (Mopac Bridge – SDCC) SCHOOLS: Austin Independent School District Mathews Elementary School O Henry Middle School Austin High School COMMUNITY REGISTRY LIST: Austin Independent School District Austin Neighborhoods Council Friends of Austin Neighborhoods Homeless Neighborhood Association Old West Austin Neighborhood Association Old West Austin Neighborhood Plan Contact Team Preservation Austin Shoal Creek Conservancy 10 C14-2025-0098(RCT) - 600 Harthan RCT; District 9 2 of 12 C14-2025-0098(RCT) 3 AREA CASE …
1 City Staff Watershed Protection Building Services Liz Johnston, Leslie Lilly, Elizabeth Funk Matt Hollon, Sean Watson Austin Energy Green Building Garret Jaynes, Heidi Kasper Development Services Department Farhana Biswas Kit Johnson, Nate Jackson Animal Services Emery Sadkin Planning Jordan Feldman 2 Resolution 20241121-073 ▪ Came out of a recommendation from a working group and Resolution 20210902-050 on Lights Out Austin ▪ Directs staff to: ▪ Update on Light’s Out Austin ▪ Explore integration of bird-friendly building techniques for new low-rise, mid-rise and high-rise buildings ▪ Conduct a feasibility analysis on the potential impacts of these standards ▪ Seek input from stakeholders, including developers, environmental organizations, and the public. 3 Migration and Habitat ▪ Austin was designated a Bird City in 2023 ▪ Austin within North America’s Central Flyway ▪ Over 400 species of birds ▪ Edwards Plateau and the Blackland Prairies habitat ▪ Premier destination for birdwatchers throughout most of the year. ▪ Birding generates more than $5 billion in annual ecotourism revenue in Texas ($279 billion nationwide) 4 The Problem ▪ Birds do not perceive glass as a barrier. ▪ In daytime, birds encounter reflective or translucent glass. ▪ At night, birds encounter artificial sources of light. ▪ Birds fly to these confusing features without seeing the glass barriers. ▪ The collision is deadly. An estimated 1 billion birds die every year. 5 Solutions Glass Strategies Bird-friendly design includes: ▪ Reducing the use of glass ▪ Reducing glass exposure (using solar shading, external insect/solar screens, louvers, etc.) ▪ Incorporating bird-friendly signals (markers) in or on the glass ▪ UV coating, glazing, and etched or fritted glass patterns that follow the "2x2 rule” 7 Lighting Exterior ▪ Eliminate uplighting, use fully shielded fixtures that direct light downward, and avoid event searchlights ▪ Use lighting management systems that can automatically reduce non-essential lighting during peak migration ▪ Also beneficial to bats and lightning bugs year-round ▪ Use warmer lightbulbs (as white/blue light can disorient birds) Interior ▪ Program automatic controls with timers and occupancy sensors ▪ Use window treatments to reduce light spillage ▪ Schedule janitorial services during daylight hours 8 Benchmarking What have other cities done? New York City (2021) Arlington County, VA ▪ 90% of the first 75 feet of a new building’s ▪ Bird friendly design tied to voluntary envelope use bird-friendly materials, including alterations to existing glazing. density bonus incentives ▪ Evaluates facade 8 and 36 …
RESPONSE TO COUNCIL RESOLUTION 20241121-073 BIRD-FRIENDLYDESIGN REPORT11 Briefing regarding Staff’s response to Council Resolution 20241121-0731 of 37 10/15/2025 Response to 20241121-073 Table of Contents Executive Summary .............................................................................................................................. 4 Overview of Bird Friendly Design .......................................................................................................... 5 Migration and Habitat in Austin............................................................................................................ 5 Glass and Building Design Elements ..................................................................................................... 6 Lighting Standards to Minimize Light Pollution .................................................................................... 9 Behavioral practices ............................................................................................................................ 10 Benchmarking Report on Bird Friendly Design in North America ....................................................... 11 New York City, NY ............................................................................................................................... 11 Madison, WI ........................................................................................................................................ 12 Portland, ME ....................................................................................................................................... 12 Berkeley, CA ........................................................................................................................................ 13 Toronto, ON ........................................................................................................................................ 13 Arlington County, VA........................................................................................................................... 14 Bird Friendly Design in Austin ............................................................................................................. 15 Austin Energy Green Building ............................................................................................................. 15 Lights Out Austin! ................................................................................................................................ 16 Site Specific Regulations ..................................................................................................................... 16 Glass and Lighting Requirements in Code ........................................................................................... 17 Case Studies of Bird Friendly Projects in Austin.................................................................................. 17 Considerations for New Construction ................................................................................................. 19 Co-Benefits of Bird Friendly Design .................................................................................................... 19 The 100/100/100 rule ......................................................................................................................... 21 Best Practices for Low-, Mid-, and High-Rise Buildings ...................................................................... 21 Feasibility of Bird Friendly Building in Austin ....................................................................................... 23 Cost Estimates ..................................................................................................................................... 23 Building Plan Review ........................................................................................................................... 25 Inspection and Compliance ................................................................................................................. 26 Education ............................................................................................................................................ 26 Stakeholder Engagement .................................................................................................................... 26 Boards and Commissions ................................................................................................................... 28 Staff Considerations ........................................................................................................................... 29 1. Land Development Code Amendment ............................................................................................ 29 11 Briefing regarding Staff’s response to Council Resolution 20241121-0732 of 37 10/15/2025 Response to 20241121-073 2. Austin Energy Green Building Program and Policy Updates ........................................................... 29 3. Residential Educational Campaign .................................................................................................. 30 Contributors: ..................................................................................................................................... 31 References:........................................................................................................................................ 32 Appendix A: Benchmarking Data and Regulations ............................................................................... 33 Appendix B: Austin Energy Green Building Program Requirements ..................................................... 34 Appendix C: Stakeholder Engagement Plan ........................................................................................ 36 Appendix D: Bird Friendly Design for Residential ................................................................................. 37 11 Briefing regarding Staff’s response to Council Resolution 20241121-0733 of 37 10/15/2025 Response to 20241121-073 Executive Summary implementation, In response to City Council Resolution 20241121-073, staff conducted comprehensive research on bird- friendly building design including stakeholder engagement with developers, environmental organizations, and the public through virtual sessions, public tours of the Austin Airport IT building, and professional roundtable discussions in collaboration with the American Institute of Architects (AIA). The following analysis provides an overview of the impact that building collisions have on bird populations and how Austin can address the problem through assessing local case studies, cost feasibility, and regulatory frameworks from peer cities including New York, Madison, Portland, Toronto, Berkeley, and Arlington County, VA. The report explores …
1 City Staff Watershed Protection Building Services Liz Johnston, Leslie Lilly, Elizabeth Funk Matt Hollon, Sean Watson Austin Energy Green Building Garret Jaynes, Heidi Kasper Development Services Department Farhana Biswas Kit Johnson, Nate Jackson Animal Services Emery Sadkin Planning Jordan Feldman 2 Resolution 20241121-073 ▪ Came out of a recommendation from a working group and Resolution 20210902-050 on Lights Out Austin ▪ Directs staff to: ▪ Update on Light’s Out Austin ▪ Explore integration of bird-friendly building techniques for new low-rise, mid-rise and high-rise buildings ▪ Conduct a feasibility analysis on the potential impacts of these standards ▪ Seek input from stakeholders, including developers, environmental organizations, and the public. 3 Migration and Habitat ▪ Austin was designated a Bird City in 2023 ▪ Austin within North America’s Central Flyway ▪ Over 400 species of birds ▪ Edwards Plateau and the Blackland Prairies habitat ▪ Premier destination for birdwatchers throughout most of the year. ▪ Birding generates more than $5 billion in annual ecotourism revenue in Texas ($279 billion nationwide) 4 The Problem ▪ Birds do not perceive glass as a barrier. ▪ In daytime, birds encounter reflective or translucent glass. ▪ At night, birds encounter artificial sources of light. ▪ Birds fly to these confusing features without seeing the glass barriers. ▪ The collision is deadly. An estimated 1 billion birds die every year. 5 Solutions Glass Strategies Bird-friendly design includes: ▪ Reducing the use of glass ▪ Reducing glass exposure (using solar shading, external insect/solar screens, louvers, etc.) ▪ Incorporating bird-friendly signals (markers) in or on the glass ▪ UV coating, glazing, and etched or fritted glass patterns that follow the "2x2 rule” 7 Design Strategies ▪ Incorporate physical barriers and architectural design that improve glass visibility ▪ Options include: ▪ Exterior screens ▪ Shutters ▪ Awnings ▪ Facades ▪ Structural shading systems Tracy Aviary, Salt Lake City, Utah 8 Lighting Exterior ▪ Eliminate uplighting, use fully shielded fixtures that direct light downward, and avoid event searchlights ▪ Use lighting management systems that can automatically reduce non-essential lighting during peak migration ▪ Also beneficial to bats and lightning bugs year-round ▪ Use warmer lightbulbs (as white/blue light can disorient birds) Interior ▪ Program automatic controls with timers and occupancy sensors ▪ Use window treatments to reduce light spillage ▪ Schedule janitorial services during daylight hours 9 Benchmarking What have other cities done? New York City (2021) Arlington County, VA …
RULES OF PROCEDURE THE CITY PLANNING COMMISSION AUSTIN, TEXAS 1.000 MEETINGS 1.100 The regular meetings of the Commission shall be held on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month at 6:00 p.m., unless otherwise determined by the Commission. 1.200 If the Commission’s workload requires a meeting to continue beyond the scheduled time, the meeting may be reconvened on the following day. The continued meeting shall be considered a continuation of the same session. Before adjourning the initial meeting, the Commission shall announce the exact time and location for reconvening. 1.300 Special meetings may be called by the Chair and shall be called upon the request of three or more Commissioners. 1.400 Written notice of any meeting shall be sent to all Commissioners at least two days in advance. 1.500 The Commission shall consider its regular meeting in the following order: 1. Determination of Quorum and Call to Order 2. Roll Call 3. Chair Announcements 4. General Public Communication (3 minutes per speaker; no donation of time) 5. Reading of Proposed Consent Agenda 6. Vote and Disposal of Consent Agenda, including Minutes 7. Determination of Discussion Postponement Items 8. Discussion Cases (including Staff Presentations, Applicant or Applicant Representative Presentations, and Public Comment) 9. Other Business 10. Adjournment 1.501 Except for Call to Order, General Public Communication, and Adjournment, items may be taken out of order with unanimous consent or by a two-thirds vote of the Commission. For unanimous consent, the Chair may ask if there is any objection to the proposed action, and if there is none, announce the result. 1.502 The Consent Agenda may be acted upon by one vote without separate discussion, unless an item is pulled for individual consideration. 1.600 Staff shall follow the sequence established in § 1.500. Staff shall also notify interested parties in advance that items appearing later in the agenda may be postponed to a future meeting. 1.700 After consideration of the Consent Agenda and Postponements, the Chair may address interested parties regarding matters remaining on the agenda and recommend that matters be postponed to the next Commission meeting. 1.800 At 10:00 PM, the Commission may, in its discretion, extend the meeting if necessary. 2.000 AGENDA AND BACKUP 2.100 Preliminary backup documents for all items requiring Commission consideration, including neighborhood plan amendments, rezonings, historic zonings, PUD amendments, conditional use permits, site plan approvals, restrictive covenant amendments, variances, and appeals, shall be in writing …
RULES OF PROCEDURE THE CITY PLANNING COMMISSION AUSTIN, TEXAS 1.000 MEETINGS 1.100 The regular meetings of the Commission shall be held on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month at 6:00 p.m., unless otherwise decided determined by the Commission. 1.200 If it should become necessary because of workload that any regular meeting be continued to the following day, such a meeting will reconvene on the day following and this second meeting shall be considered as part of the same session. The Planning Commission shall state the time and location certain for the second meeting prior to ending the first meetingIf the Commission’s workload requires a meeting to continue beyond the scheduled time, the meeting may be reconvened on the following day. The continued meeting shall be considered a continuation of the same session. Before adjourning the initial meeting, the Commission shall announce the exact time and location for reconvening. 1.300 Special meetings may be called by the Chair and shall be called if requiredupon the request by of three or more Commissioners. 1.400 Notices of meetings shall be in writing and Written notice of any meeting shall be sent to all Commissioners at least two days in advance of the meetings. 1.500 The Commission shall consider matters before it at its regular meeting according toin the following ordscheduler and shall hear matters in the order of business: . The schedule shall be posted according to the following schedule, but may be modified at any meeting by unanimous consent of members present. 1. Determination of Quorum and Call to Order 2. Roll Call 3. Chair Announcements 1.4.General Approval of MinutesPublic Communication (3 minutes per speaker; , with no donation of time) 5. Reading of Proposed Consent Agenda Formatted: Indent: Left: 0.5", Hanging: 0.5" Formatted: Indent: Hanging: 0.5" Formatted: Indent: Left: 0.5", Hanging: 0.44" Formatted: Indent: Left: 0", First line: 0.5" 6. Vote and DisposalApproval of Consent Agenda, including Minutes 2.7.Agenda and PostponementsDetermination of Discussion Postponement Items 3.8.Discussion and Action on Neighborhood Plans and Associated Zoning Cases (including Staff Presentations, Applicant or Applicant Representative Presentations, and Public Comment) Discussion and Action on Ordinance Amendments Zoning Cases Subdivision Cases Site Plan Cases Commission Requested Briefings Staff Initiated Briefings 9. Other Business 10. Adjournment 1.56010 An item eExcept for Call to Order, General Public Formatted: Indent: Left: 1" Communication, and Adjournment, items may be taken out of its proper order withthrough unanimous consent …
