ORDINANCE NO. _________________ AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CITY CODE SECTION 25-2-773 RELATED TO FLOOR-TO-AREA RATIO AND MAXIMUM SQUARE FOOTAGE WHEN CONSTRUCTING TWO NEW DWELLING UNITS AND PRESERVING AN EXISTING DWELLING UNIT. BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: PART 1. Subsection (E) of City Code Section 25-2-773 (Duplex, Two-Unit, and Three-Unit Residential Uses) is amended to read: § 25-2-773 DUPLEX, TWO-UNIT, AND THREE-UNIT RESIDENTIAL USES. (E) This subsection applies to the area established in Subsection 1.2.1 of Chapter 25- 2, Subchapter F (Residential Design and Compatibility Standards). (1) In this subsection, (a) EXISTING DWELLING UNIT means a dwelling unit that is: (i) (ii) legally permitted and occupied before December 7, 2023; or described in an application for a residential permit that was submitted on or before December 7, 2023. (b) GROSS FLOOR AREA means the total enclosed area of all floors in a building with a clear height of more than six feet, measured to the outside surface of the exterior walls, except as provided in this subsection. (2) Gross Floor Area Exclusions. (a) (b) For a property that includes an existing dwelling unit that was constructed on or before December 31, 1960, the property owner may exclude the preserved square footage from the gross floor area if the requirements in Subsection (F) are met. For a property that includes an existing dwelling unit that was constructed on or after January 1, 1961, and is at least 20 years old, the property owner may exclude the preserved square footage from the gross floor area if the requirements in Subsection (F) are met. 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 30 12 Preservation Bonus1 of 2 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 57 58 59 (a) (b) (a) (b) (3) Floor-to-area ratio for a duplex or two-unit residential use. The maximum floor-to-area ratio for the site is the greater of 0.55 or 3,200 square feet. Except for an existing dwelling unit, a dwelling unit may not exceed the greater of 0.4 or 2,300 square feet. (4) Floor-to-area ratio for three-unit residential use. The maximum floor-to-area ratio for the site is the greater of 0.65 or …
March 31, 2025 RE: Preservation Bonus Code Amendment Dear Members of Austin City Council and Austin Planning Commission, Preservation Austin exists to empower Austinites to shape a more inclusive, resilient, and meaningful community culture through preservation. We write today in support of the proposed code amendment, which seeks to rectify Council and Planning Commission’s intent for the Preservation Bonus’s FAR entitlement. The Preservation Bonus aims to promote preservation and disincentivize demolition, creating net benefits for preservation, affordability, anti-displacement, and sustainability. Between 2010 and 2021, Austin averaged 514 residential demolitions per year. Research from ReUse People shows that the average size of a demolished home in Austin is 1100 sq ft, while research from AIA Austin’s Housing Advocacy Committee shows that new homes average over 2,800 sq ft. We are losing older, smaller, more affordable homes to larger, less affordable ones daily. In a development climate that incentivizes demolition, the Preservation Bonus creates more opportunities to preserve for those who want to take it. Recalibrating the bonus’s FAR entitlements to match the Planning Commission and Council’s intent is the first step in making the bonus work for more potential projects. Council’s July resolution directed staff to explore additional entitlements, including allowing relocated pre-1961 homes to access the bonus, reducing rear and front setbacks, and allowing for front/back subdivisions. In addition to these recommendations from Council, increasing site coverage and entitling Preservation Bonus projects to a fourth unit will increase the bonus’s efficacy in adding density to historic neighborhoods (see attached memo for additional info). Preservation Austin, Austin Infill Coalition, and AIA Austin’s Housing Advocacy Committee are honored to partner with City Council and the Planning Commission to create this Preservation Bonus. We look forward to our continued collaboration to make the bonus stronger, unlock its potential to save more Austin homes from the landfill, and generate more housing. Sincerely, Melissa Barry, President 12 Preservation Bonus1 of 3 MEMORANDUM DATE: March 28, 2024 TO: Austin City Council FROM: Preservation Austin SUBJECT: Preservation Bonus Improvements & Recommendations On Tuesday, March 26 Preservation Austin, the Austin Infill Coalition, and AIA Austin’s Housing Advocacy Committee shared the following recommendations for improving the Preservation Bonus with Austin City Council’s Housing & Planning Committee. See our report summarizing our recommendations here and a copy of our presentation here. Current Preservation Bonus For structures built on or before 31 December 1960, the area of the existing dwelling can …
Preservation Bonus Ordinance Revision 1 Outline • Background • Proposal • Timeline 2 Background • December 2023 Council approved Home Phase 1 allowing for: - Construction of up to three residential units. - Exclude existing home from floor-to-area (FAR) calculations in exchange for preserving existing home. - Two new units limited to .55 FAR or 3,200 square feet. • July 2024 Council adopted Resolution 20240718-090 to: - Revise the two new unit limit to .65 FAR or 4,350 square feet to incentivize preservation of smaller residential units. - Revise Preservation Bonus Program. 3 Proposal and Impact Proposal • Revise Land Development Code 25-2-773(4) (ii) to state two dwelling units may not exceed the greater of .65 FAR of 4,350 square feet if an existing residential unit is preserved. • Proposal does not increase allowable impervious cover. Impact • Incentivize preservation of smaller homes such that full FAR allowances can be achieved for the property. 4 Timeline • January 2025 City-wide notice sent in conjunction with Short-Term Rental regulations. • April 1 Joint Hearing of City Council and Planning Commission. • April 8 Planning Commission. • April 24 City Council conduct public hearing and adopt ordinance. 5 For Further Information: Keith Mars, Assistant Director Development Services 512-466-4598 or keith.mars@austintexas.gov 6
From: To: Cc: Subject: Date: Drew Zerdecki Boudreaux, Marcelle Roig, José G; Mars, Keith Interested Party Registration re 1700 S. Lamar (2024-146417 ZC) Thursday, February 27, 2025 5:26:07 PM You don't often get email from vp-zoning@zilkerneighborhood.org. Learn why this is important External Email - Exercise Caution Hello, I'm Drew Zerdecki, VP of Zoning of the Zilker Neighborhood Association (ZNA), and I am requesting that ZNA be registered as an interested party pursuant to LDC § 25-1-131 in connection with the proposed rezoning of 1700 S. Lamar Blvd. (Case No. 2024-146417 ZC). ZNA has a vested interest in this site, which is located within 500 feet of the association’s boundaries. We seek to engage in the review process given the substantial community impact of this development. The ZNA's issues of concern with respect to the proposed application include: Transit & Safety: The South Lamar at Evergreen/Collier is a crucial intersection in the area, and more attention is needed from the developers and City, especially given the under-funded status of the 2016 Mobility Bond’s Corridor Improvement Program and neighboring projects, such as the 400+ unit mixed-use development that is now well-underway at 2001 S. Lamar, where all its north and south-bound Lamar vehicular traffic will necessarily flow through Mary St to Evergreen Ave, to the intersection at 1700 S. Lamar Blvd, due to the practical impossibility of accessing the intersection at S.Lamar and Heather\W.Mary St. Other necessary infrastructure Affordable Housing. Clarity is needed as to how many community members in need will benefit. Parking: Nearby residents have raised concerns about potential overflow parking and the impact on existing neighborhoods. Green Space & Tree Preservation: Let's preserve trees and integrate meaningful green space. Pedestrian & Bike Accessibility: Let's help ensure safe and practical infrastructure for non-vehicular traffic. Public Transit: A new 803 bus stop near Collier is essential for improved accessibility. Request for Confirmation: 04 C14-2024-0163 - 1700 South Lamar; District 91 of 2 Please confirm when ZNA has been officially registered as an interested party for this case. Additionally, I request confirmation that all future notifications regarding this rezoning application will be sent to vp-zoning@zilkerneighborhood.org. I can be reached via email at vp-zoning@zilkerneighborhood.org or by phone for any follow-up. Thank you for your time and attention. Best regards, Drew Zerdecki VP of Zoning, Zilker Neighborhood Association CAUTION: This is an EXTERNAL email. Please use caution when clicking links or opening attachments. If …
PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING TUESDAY, MARCH 11, 2025 The Planning Commission convened in a regular meeting on Tuesday, March 11, 2025, at Austin City Hall, Council Chambers, Room 1001, 301 W. Second Street, in Austin, Texas. Chair Hempel called the Planning Commission meeting to order at 6:05 p.m. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance: Claire Hempel Greg Anderson Nadia Barrera-Ramirez Felicity Maxwell Casey Haney Danielle Skidmore Alice Woods Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Patrick Howard Ryan Johnson Board Members/Commissioners Absent: Awais Azhar Grayson Cox Adam Haynes Alberta Phillips Ex-Officio Members in Attendance Remotely: Jessica Cohen Ex-Officio Members Absent: Candace Hunter PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL 1 None. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Planning Commission regular meeting on February 25, 2025. The minutes from the meeting of February 25, 2025, were approved on the consent agenda on Commissioner Haney’s motion, Commissioner Maxwell’s second, on a 9-0 vote. Vice Chair Azhar and Commissioners Cox, Haynes, and Phillips were absent. PUBLIC HEARINGS 2. Plan Amendment: NPA-2024-0008.02 - 2967 Manor Road Revision; Districts 1 and 9 Location: 2967 Manor Road, Boggy Creek and Tannehill Branch Watersheds; Rosewood Neighborhood Planning Area and MLK TOD Station Area Plan Owner/Applicant: 2967 Manor AGV, LLC Agent: Request: Thrower Design, LLC (Victoria Haase) Specific Regulating District to Mixed Use land use and to remove the specified property from the MLK TOD Station Area Plan and change the boundary of MLK TOD Station Area Plan. Recommended Maureen Meredith, 512-974-2695, maureen.meredith@austintexas.gov Planning Department Staff Rec.: Staff: The motion to approve Staff’s recommendation of mixed use land use and to remove the specified property from the MLK TOD Station Area Plan and change the boundary of MLK TOD Station Area Plan, without granting the waiver for no ground floor commercial, for NPA-2024-0008.02 - 2967 Manor Road Revision located at 2967 Manor Road, was approved on Commissioner Anderson’s motion, Commissioner Haney’s second, on a 9-0 vote. Vice Chair Azhar and Commissioners Cox, Haynes, and Phillips were absent. 3. Rezoning: Location: C14-2024-0107 - Manor Road Revision Rezone; Districts 1 and 9 2967 Manor Road, Boggy Creek and Tannehill Branch Watersheds; Rosewood Planning Area and MLK TOD Station Area Plan Owner/Applicant: 2967 Manor AGV, LLC Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: Thrower Design, LLC (Victoria Haase) TOD-NP to CS-DB90-NP Recommended Jonathan Tomko, 512-974-1057, jonathan.tomko@austintexas.gov Planning Department The motion to approve Staff’s recommendation of CS-DB90-NP, without granting the waiver for no ground floor commercial, for C14-2024-0107 - …
PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING TUESDAY, MARCH 25, 2025 The Planning Commission convened in a regular meeting on Tuesday, March 25, 2025, at Austin City Hall, Council Chambers, Room 1001, 301 W. Second Street, in Austin, Texas. Chair Hempel called the Planning Commission Meeting to order at 6:02 p.m. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance: Claire Hempel Awais Azhar Greg Anderson Felicity Maxwell Imad Ahmed Casey Haney Danielle Skidmore Alice Woods Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Nadia Barrera-Ramirez Patrick Howard Ryan Johnson Commission Vacancy: District 10 Ex-Officio Members in Attendance: Jessica Cohen Ex-Officio Members in Attendance Remotely: Candace Hunter Ex-Officio Members Absent: TC Broadnax 1 Richard Mendoza PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Philip Wiley: Expressing concern with the University Neighborhood Overlay (UNO). Angela Garza: Expressing more training to understand changes of properties in relation to removal from FLUMs. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Planning Commission REGULAR MEETING on Tuesday, March 25, 2025. The minutes from the meeting of Tuesday, March 25, 2025, were postponed to April 8, 2025, on the consent agenda on Vice Chair Azhar’s motion, Commissioner Maxwell’s second, on an 11-0 vote. 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: Perales Land Development, LLC (Jerome Perales, P.E.) High Density Single Family and Multifamily Residential to Mixed Use land use Applicant indefinite postponement request Maureen Meredith, 512-974-2695, maureen.meredith@austintexas.gov Planning Department Staff Rec.: Staff: The motion to approve the Applicant’s indefinite postponement request was approved on the consent agenda on Vice Chair Azhar’s motion, Commissioner Maxwell’s second, on an 11-0 vote. 2 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: Perales Land Development, LLC (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 indefinite postponement request Marcelle Boudreaux, 512-974-8094, marcelle.boudreaux@austintexas.gov Planning Department Staff Rec.: Staff: The motion to approve the Applicant’s indefinite postponement request was approved on the consent agenda on Vice Chair Azhar’s motion, Commissioner Maxwell’s second, on an 11-0 vote. 4. Plan Amendment: …
PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR CALLED MEETING TUESDAY, APRIL 8, 2025 The Planning Commission convened in a regular meeting on Tuesday, April 8, 2025, at Austin City Hall, Council Chambers, Room 1001, 301 W. Second Street, in Austin, Texas. Chair Hempel called the Planning Commission Meeting to order at 6:04 p.m. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance: Claire Hempel Awais Azhar Greg Anderson Alice Woods Nadia Barrera-Ramirez Felicity Maxwell Imad Ahmed Adam Powell Danielle Skidmore Joshua Hiller Anna Lan Casey Haney Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Patrick Howard Ex-Officio Members in Attendance: Jessica Cohen Ex-Officio Members in Attendance Remotely: Candance Hunter Ex-Officio Members Absent: TC Broadnax Richard Mendoza 1 PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Stuart Harry Hersh: Made comments regarding the affordability of Safe, Mixed- Income, Accessible, Reasonably- priced, Transit (SMART) Housing. Philip Wiley: Made comments regarding supply chain management (SCM), specifically in reference to Mobility-Oriented Development (MOD) and Transit- Oriented Development (TOD). APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Planning Commission regular meeting on March 11, 2025, and March 25, 2025. The minutes from the meeting of March 11, 2025, and March 25, 2025, were approved on the consent agenda on Commissioner Maxwell’s motion, Commissioner Haney’s second, on a 13-0 vote. PUBLIC HEARINGS 2. Plan Amendment: NPA-2023-0014.04 - 4302 Nuckols Crossing; District 2 Location: 4302, 4304 1/2, & 4316 Nuckols Crossing Road, Williamson Creek Watershed; Southeast Combined (Franklin Park) Neighborhood Plan Owner/Applicant: Katherine Barnidge Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: LOC Consultants Civil Division (Sergio Lozano-Sanchez, P.E.) Single Family to Multifamily Residential land use Staff Postponement Request to May 27, 2025 Maureen Meredith, 512-974-2695, maureen.meredith@austintexas.gov Planning Department The motion to approve Staff’s postponement request to May 27, 2025, was approved on the consent agenda on Commissioner Maxwell’s motion, Commissioner Haney’s second, on a 13-0 vote. C14-2025-0028.SH - The Bloom at Lamar Square; District 9 1326 - 1328 Lamar Square Drive, Lady Bird Lake Watershed 3. Rezoning: Location: Owner/Applicant: FC Austin Fifteen Housing Corporation (Walter Moreau) Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: Foundation Communities (Kyle Russell) MF-4 & MF-5 to CS Staff Recommends CS-CO Marcelle Boudreaux, 512-974-8094, marcelle.boudreaux@austintexas.gov Planning Department The motion to approve Staff’s recommendation of CS-CO for C14-2025-0028.SH - The Bloom at Lamar Square, located at 1326 - 1328 Lamar Square Drive, was approved on the consent agenda on Commissioner Maxwell’s motion, Commissioner Haney’s second, on a 13-0 vote. 2 4. Rezoning: Location: C14-2024-0163 - 1700 South Lamar; District 9 1700 S. Lamar Blvd., 1401 …
Joint City Council and Planning Commission Meeting Tuesday, April 1, 2025 The City Council Special Called Meeting will convene at 2:00 PM on Tuesday, April 1, 2025 at Austin City Hall, 301 W. Second Street, Austin, TX and some members may be attending via videoconference For meeting information, contact the City Clerk, (512) 974-2210 City Council Special Called Meeting COUNCIL AGENDA April 1, 2025 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.ht m 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. 2:00 PM – City Council Convenes 2:00 PM - Planning Commission Convenes Public Hearings and Possible Actions 1. Conduct a joint public hearing to receive public comments on proposed amendments to City Code Title 25 (Land Development) that would increase the maximum square footage limits of two new housing units when the property owner preserves the existing housing unit. Funding: This item has no fiscal impact. 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 sobre el cual la persona desea comentar. Por favor llame al (512) 974-2210 con anticipo o informe al personal del Secretario/a Municipal presente en la sesión del Consejo.
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 30 ORDINANCE NO. _________________ AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CITY CODE SECTION 25-2-773 RELATED TO FLOOR-TO-AREA RATIO AND MAXIMUM SQUARE FOOTAGE WHEN CONSTRUCTING TWO NEW DWELLING UNITS AND PRESERVING AN EXISTING DWELLING UNIT. BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: PART 1. Subsection (E) of City Code Section 25-2-773 (Duplex, Two-Unit, and Three-Unit Residential Uses) is amended to read: § 25-2-773 DUPLEX, TWO-UNIT, AND THREE-UNIT RESIDENTIAL USES. (E) This subsection applies to the area established in Subsection 1.2.1 of Chapter 25- 2, Subchapter F (Residential Design and Compatibility Standards). (1) In this subsection, (a) EXISTING DWELLING UNIT means a dwelling unit that is: (i) (ii) legally permitted and occupied before December 7, 2023; or described in an application for a residential permit that was submitted on or before December 7, 2023. (b) GROSS FLOOR AREA means the total enclosed area of all floors in a building with a clear height of more than six feet, measured to the outside surface of the exterior walls, except as provided in this subsection. (2) Gross Floor Area Exclusions. (a) (b) For a property that includes an existing dwelling unit that was constructed on or before December 31, 1960, the property owner may exclude the preserved square footage from the gross floor area if the requirements in Subsection (F) are met. For a property that includes an existing dwelling unit that was constructed on or after January 1, 1961, and is at least 20 years old, the property owner may exclude the preserved square footage from the gross floor area if the requirements in Subsection (F) are met. Draft 3/20/2025 Page 1 of 2 COA Law Department City of Austin Council Meeting Backup: April 1, 2025File ID: 25-0533 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 57 58 59 (a) (b) (a) (b) (3) Floor-to-area ratio for a duplex or two-unit residential use. The maximum floor-to-area ratio for the site is the greater of 0.55 or 3,200 square feet. Except for an existing dwelling unit, a dwelling unit may not exceed the greater of 0.4 or 2,300 square feet. (4) Floor-to-area ratio for three-unit …
City of Austin Recommendation for Action File #: 25-0533, Agenda Item #: 1. 4/1/2025(cid:4) Posting Language Conduct a joint public hearing to receive public comments on proposed amendments to City Code Title 25 (Land Development) that would increase the maximum square footage limits of two new housing units when the property owner preserves the existing housing unit. Funding: This item has no fiscal impact. Lead Department Development Services Department. Fiscal Note This item has no fiscal impact. Prior Council Action: July 18, 2024 - City Council approved Resolution No. 20240718-090 related to preserving existing housing and initiating amendments to City Code Title 25 (Land Development). Specifically, the City modified the preservation bonus available when constructing two new housing units while preserving an existing housing unit. Council Member Vela's motion seconded by Council Member Qadri was carried on a 9-2 vote. Those voting aye were: Mayor Watson, Mayor Pro Tem Pool, Council Members Ryan Alter, Ellis, Fuentes, Harper- Madison, Qadri, Vela, and Velasquez. Those voting nay were: Council Members Alison Alter and Kelly. For More Information: Keith Mars, Assistant Director, Development Services, 512-466-4598, Keith.Mars@austintexas.gov. Additional Backup Information: In HOME I, Council capped the maximum amount of floor to area ratio (FAR) allowed on sites with two units at the greater of 0.55 or 3,200 square feet and sites with three units at the greater of 0.65 or 4,350 square feet. The goal of the cap was to encourage smaller, more accessible housing. HOME 1 also included a preservation bonus that excludes the FAR of the existing housing unit. Subsequently, Council determined that the preservation bonus as originally adopted could encourage demolition instead of preservation since a property owner can only reach the full space incentive when the owner builds an addition onto the existing unit and two new units. As a result, Council directed the City Manager to bring a code amendment that would allow the two new dwelling units to reach a FAR of 0.65 if the existing unit is preserved. City of Austin Page 1 of 1 Printed on 3/27/2025 powered by Legistar™ (cid:5) (cid:6)
Preservation Bonus Ordinance Revision 1 Outline • Background • Proposal • Timeline 2 Background • December 2023 Council approved Home Phase 1 allowing for: - Construction of up to three residential units. - Exclude existing home from floor-to-area (FAR) calculations in exchange for preserving existing home. - Two new units limited to .55 FAR or 3,200 square feet. • July 2024 Council adopted Resolution 20240718-090 to: - Revise the two new unit limit to .65 FAR or 4,350 square feet to incentivize preservation of smaller residential units. - Revise Preservation Bonus Program. 3 Proposal and Impact Proposal • Revise Land Development Code 25-2-773(4) (ii) to state two dwelling units may not exceed the greater of .65 FAR of 4,350 square feet if an existing residential unit is preserved. • Proposal does not increase allowable impervious cover. Impact • Incentivize preservation of smaller homes such that full FAR allowances can be achieved for the property. 4 Timeline • January 2025 City-wide notice sent in conjunction with Short-Term Rental regulations. • April 1 Joint Hearing of City Council and Planning Commission. • April 8 Planning Commission. • April 24 City Council conduct public hearing and adopt ordinance. 5 For Further Information: Keith Mars, Assistant Director Development Services 512-466-4598 or keith.mars@austintexas.gov 6
REGULAR MEETING of the PLANNING COMMISSION TUESDAY, MARCH 25, 2025, 6:00 PM 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. Registration no later than 2 PM the day of the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. For more information on public comment, please see the agenda section “Speaker Registration.” Please contact Ella Garcia, Staff Liaison, for questions regarding speaker registration at LandUseLiaison@austintexas.gov or by phone at 512-978-0821. CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS/COMMISSIONERS: Claire Hempel, Chair (District 8) Awais Azhar, Vice Chair (Mayor’s Representative) Ryan Johnson (Holdover, District 7) Greg Anderson, Secretary (District 4) Alice Woods, Parliamentarian (District 2) Patrick Howard (District 1) Nadia Barrera-Ramirez (District 3) Felicity Maxwell (District 5) Danielle Skidmore (District 9) Vacant (District 10) Anna Lan (Mayor’s Representative) Casey Haney (Mayor’s Representative) Imad Ahmed (District 6) EX-OFFICIO MEMBERS: Jessica Cohen, Chair of Board of Adjustment Candace Hunter, AISD Board of Trustees TC Broadnax, City Manager Richard Mendoza – Director of Transportation and Public Works EXECUTIVE SESSION (No public discussion) The Planning Commission will announce it will go into Executive Session, if necessary, 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 CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL AGENDA 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 Tuesday, March 11, 2025. 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: Perales Land Development, LLC (Jerome Perales, P.E.) High Density Single Family and Multifamily Residential to Mixed Use land use Applicant indefinite postponement request Maureen Meredith, 512-974-2695, maureen.meredith@austintexas.gov …
************************************************************************ MEMORANDUM TO: Claire Hempel, Chair Planning Commission Members FROM: Marcelle Boudreaux Maureen Meredith Planning Department DATE: March 20, 2025 RE: C14-2024-0036 – 7003, 7005 & 7007 Guadalupe St NPA-2024-0018.01 – 7003, 7005 & 7007 Guadalupe St Indefinite Postponement Request by Applicant ************************************************************************ The Applicant requests an indefinite postponement of the above referenced rezoning case. A Zoning Transportation Analysis (ZTA) is required. As information, per LDC 25-2-246 (A) (2) (Expiration of Application), a rezoning application will expire if it is not scheduled for a public hearing before the 181st day after the date on which the land use commission grants an indefinite postponement of a scheduled public hearing. Renotification of the rezoning case will be required in order to reschedule the public hearing. Attachments: Applicant Correspondence Zoning Map Plan Amendment Map 02 and 03 NPA-2024-0018.01 and C14-2024-0036 - 7003, 7005, 7007 Guadalupe Street Rezone; District 41 of 5 From: To: Subject: Date: Attachments: Julia Perales-Leisk Boudreaux, Marcelle; Meredith, Maureen RE: TDW24-209360 | 7003, 7005, 7007 Guadalupe St Rezone Project | Zoning - TIA DW Review Tuesday, March 4, 2025 2:16:53 PM image001.png image002.png image003.png External Email - Exercise Caution Hello Marcelle and Maureen, We would like to request an indefinite postponement of our NPA and zoning applications for 7003, 7005, 7007 Guadalupe St from the March 25th Planning Commission meeting. We appreciate your help with this. Please let us know if you need anything else. Thank you. From: Julia Perales-Leisk <julia.leisk@bowman.com> Sent: Friday, February 28, 2025 2:35 PM To: Boudreaux, Marcelle <Marcelle.Boudreaux@austintexas.gov> Cc: Meredith, Maureen <Maureen.Meredith@austintexas.gov> Subject: RE: TDW24-209360 | 7003, 7005, 7007 Guadalupe St Rezone Project | Zoning - TIA DW Review JULIA PERALES-LEISK Planning & Development Manager | BOWMAN O: (512) 327-2308 julia.leisk@bowman.com Thank you, Marcelle. JULIA PERALES-LEISK Planning & Development Manager | BOWMAN O: (512) 327-2308 julia.leisk@bowman.com From: Boudreaux, Marcelle <Marcelle.Boudreaux@austintexas.gov> Sent: Friday, February 28, 2025 2:27 PM To: Julia Perales-Leisk <julia.leisk@bowman.com> Cc: Meredith, Maureen <Maureen.Meredith@austintexas.gov> Subject: [EXTERNAL] RE: TDW24-209360 | 7003, 7005, 7007 Guadalupe St Rezone Project | Zoning - TIA DW Review Thanks for the update! Let me circle back early part of next week with next steps. -Marcelle Marcelle Boudreaux Planner Senior 02 and 03 NPA-2024-0018.01 and C14-2024-0036 - 7003, 7005, 7007 Guadalupe Street Rezone; District 42 of 5 Planning Department 512-974-8094 marcelle.boudreaux@austintexas.gov Please note: Email correspondence to and from the City of Austin is subject to required disclosure under the Texas Public Information …
MEMORANDUM TO: Planning Commission Members FROM: Jonathan Tomko, Principal Planner Planning Department DATE: March 20, 2025 SUBJECT: C14-2025-0030 - 1201 East 11th Street (District 1) and UPR for East 11th and 12th Street Urban Renewal Area Modification #13 (District 1) - Staff Request for Postponement of both Items The cases above have been scheduled for a public hearing during the March 25, 2025, Planning Commission Meeting. Staff requests a postponement of the above-referenced rezoning case, and the associated Plan Amendment Case (East 11th the April 22 , 2025 and 12th Street Urban Renewal Area Modification #13) Planning Commission Meeting, so staff has the opportunity to conduct additional due diligence before developing a staff recommendation. to This postponement request was made in a timely manner and meets the Planning Commission's policy. xc: Joi Harden, Zoning Officer 04 and 05 URP for East 11th and 12th Street Urban Renewal Area Modification #13 and 05 C14-2025-0030 - 1201 East 11th Street; District 11 of 1
NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN AMENDMENT REVIEW SHEET NEIGHORHOOD PLAN: North Austin Civic Association (NACA) Neighborhood Plan CASE#: NPA-2025-0007.01 DATE FILED: January 24, 2025 PROJECT NAME: NPAs for the North Lamar Transit Center Station Area Vision Plan ADDRESS/ES: See the attached list and map of specified properties PC DATE: March 25, 2025 DISTRICT AREA: District 4 SITE AREA: 77 acres AGENT: N/A OWNER/APPLICANT: Applicant: City of Austin Planning Department CASE MANAGER: Tim McCarthy PHONE: 512-974-8092 STAFF EMAIL: Tim.McCarthy@austintexas.gov TYPE OF AMENDMENT: Change in Future Land Use Designation From: North Austin Civic Association (NACA) Neighborhood Plan FLUM To: Remove from North Austin Civic Association (NACA) Neighborhood Plan FLUM NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN ADOPTION DATE: June 29, 2000 CITY COUNCIL DATE: April 24, 2025 ACTION: PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: TBD March 25, 2025 (action pending) STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Recommend removing the specified properties from the North Austin Civic Association (NACA) Neighborhood Plan FLUM. 06 NPA-2025-0007.01 - Neighborhood Plan Amendment; District 41 of 8 BASIS FOR STAFF’S RECOMMENDATION: As a companion to the possible adoption of the NLTC Station Area Vision Plan, the City is proposing this application to amend the North Austin Civic Association (NACA) Neighborhood Plan to remove the existing FLUM designation from the specified properties proposed to be covered by the NLTC Station Area Vision Plan FLUM. PROPOSED LAND USE: The proposed removal of the FLUM designations from the North Austin Civic Association (NACA) Neighborhood Plan results in the specified properties not having a FLUM designation in the North Austin Civic Association (NACA) Neighborhood Plan. For the new proposed FLUM and specified property FLUM designations please refer to the North Lamar Transit Center (SCTC) Station Area Vision Plan: https://www.speakupaustin.org/ETODstationareas Yes Yes ETOD Typologies ETOD Typology Map: Located within a ½-mile of an ETOD Typology Station Area(s) located throughout the Project Connect System. Name of Station Area: North Lamar Transit Center. ETOD Typology: Enhance protection for low-income households and communities of color while ensuring affordability through sensitive development. Is the proposal consistent with ETOD Typology principles? Yes. 2 Number of Yeses BACKGROUND: Following City Council acceptance of the ETOD Policy Plan in March of 2023, a planning process was kicked off to support Equitable Transit-Oriented Development (ETOD) in the NLTC Station Area. This process involved three rounds of community engagement that informed the draft NLTC Station Area Vision Plan detailing the community’s vision for future development in this area. This Vision Plan, which is currently available for public …
NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN AMENDMENT REVIEW SHEET NEIGHORHOOD PLAN: Crestview/Wooten Combined Neighborhood Plan (Wooten NP) CASE#: NPA-2025-0017.01 DATE FILED: January 24, 2025 PROJECT NAME: NPAs for the North Lamar Transit Center Station Area Vision Plan ADDRESS/ES: See the attached list and map of specified properties PC DATE: March 25, 2025 DISTRICT AREA: District 4 SITE AREA: 26 acres AGENT: N/A OWNER/APPLICANT: Applicant: City of Austin Planning Department CASE MANAGER: Tim McCarthy PHONE: 512-974-8092 STAFF EMAIL: Tim.McCarthy@austintexas.gov TYPE OF AMENDMENT: Change in Future Land Use Designation From: Crestview-Wooten Combined Neighborhood Plan FLUM To: Remove from Crestview-Wooten Combined Neighborhood Plan FLUM NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN ADOPTION DATE: April 1, 2004 CITY COUNCIL DATE: April 24, 2025 ACTION: PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: TBD March 25, 2025 (action pending) STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Recommend removing the specified properties from the Crestview/Wooten Combined Neighborhood Plan FLUM. 07 NPA-2025-0017.01 - Neighborhood Plan Amendment; District 71 of 8 BASIS FOR STAFF’S RECOMMENDATION: As a companion to the possible adoption of the NLTC Station Area Vision Plan, the City is proposing this application to amend the Crestview/Wooten Combined Neighborhood Plan to remove the existing FLUM designation from the specified properties proposed to be covered by the NLTC Station Area Vision Plan FLUM. PROPOSED LAND USE: The proposed removal of the FLUM designations from the Crestview/Wooten Combined Neighborhood Plan results in the specified properties not having a FLUM designation in the Crestview/Wooten Combined Neighborhood Plan. For the new proposed FLUM and specified property FLUM designations please refer to the North Lamar Transit Center (SCTC) Station Area Vision Plan: https://www.speakupaustin.org/ETODstationareas ETOD Typologies Yes Yes 2 ETOD Typology Map: Located within a ½-mile of an ETOD Typology Station Area(s) located throughout the Project Connect System. Name of Station Area: North Lamar Transit Center ETOD Typology: Enhance protection for low-income households and communities of color while ensuring affordability through sensitive development. Is the proposal consistent with ETOD Typology principles? Yes. Number of Yeses BACKGROUND: Following City Council acceptance of the ETOD Policy Plan in March of 2023, a planning process was kicked off to support Equitable Transit-Oriented Development (ETOD) in the NLTC Station Area. This process involved three rounds of community engagement that informed the draft NLTC Station Area Vision Plan detailing the community’s vision for future development in this area. This Vision Plan, which is currently available for public review, includes a proposed Future Land Use Map (FLUM) that intersects with the Crestview/Wooten Combined Neighborhood Plan FLUM. These …
NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN AMENDMENT REVIEW SHEET NEIGHORHOOD PLAN: Crestview/Wooten Combined Neighborhood Plan (Crestview NP) CASE#: NPA-2025-0017.02 DATE FILED: January 24, 2025 PROJECT NAME: NPAs for the North Lamar Transit Center Station Area Vision Plan ADDRESS/ES: See the attached list and map of specified properties PC DATE: March 25, 2025 DISTRICT AREA: District 7 SITE AREA: 14 acres AGENT: N/A OWNER/APPLICANT: Applicant: City of Austin Planning Department CASE MANAGER: Tim McCarthy PHONE: 512-974-8092 STAFF EMAIL: Tim.McCarthy@austintexas.gov TYPE OF AMENDMENT: Change in Future Land Use Designation From: Crestview-Wooten Combined Neighborhood Plan FLUM To: Remove from Crestview-Wooten Combined Neighborhood Plan FLUM NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN ADOPTION DATE: April 1, 2004 CITY COUNCIL DATE: April 24, 2025 ACTION: PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: TBD March 25, 2025 (action pending) STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Recommend removing the specified properties from the Crestview/Wooten Combined Neighborhood Plan FLUM. 08 NPA-2025-0017.02 - Neighborhood Plan Amendment; District 41 of 9 BASIS FOR STAFF’S RECOMMENDATION: As a companion to the possible adoption of the NLTC Station Area Vision Plan, the City is proposing this application to amend the Crestview/Wooten Combined Neighborhood Plan to remove the existing FLUM designation from the specified properties proposed to be covered by the NLTC Station Area Vision Plan FLUM. PROPOSED LAND USE: The proposed removal of the FLUM designations from the Crestview/Wooten Combined Neighborhood Plan results in the specified properties not having a FLUM designation in the Crestview/Wooten Combined Neighborhood Plan. For the new proposed FLUM and specified property FLUM designations please refer to the North Lamar Transit Center (SCTC) Station Area Vision Plan: https://www.speakupaustin.org/ETODstationareas ETOD Typologies Yes Yes 2 ETOD Typology Map: Located within a ½-mile of an ETOD Typology Station Area(s) located throughout the Project Connect System. Name of Station Area: North Lamar Transit Center ETOD Typology: Enhance protection for low-income households and communities of color while ensuring affordability through sensitive development. Is the proposal consistent with ETOD Typology principles? Yes. Number of Yeses BACKGROUND: Following City Council acceptance of the ETOD Policy Plan in March of 2023, a planning process was kicked off to support Equitable Transit-Oriented Development (ETOD) in the NLTC Station Area. This process involved three rounds of community engagement that informed the draft NLTC Station Area Vision Plan detailing the community’s vision for future development in this area. This Vision Plan, which is currently available for public review, includes a proposed Future Land Use Map (FLUM) that intersects with the Crestview/Wooten Combined Neighborhood Plan FLUM. These …
NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN AMENDMENT REVIEW SHEET NEIGHORHOOD PLAN: Brentwood/Highland Combined Neighborhood Plan (Highland NP) CASE#: NPA-2025-0018.01 DATE FILED: January 24, 2025 PROJECT NAME: NPAs for the North Lamar Transit Center Station Area Vision Plan ADDRESS/ES: See the attached list and map of specified properties PC DATE: March 25, 2025 DISTRICT AREA: District 4 SITE AREA: 33 acres AGENT: N/A OWNER/APPLICANT: Applicant: City of Austin Planning Department CASE MANAGER: Tim McCarthy PHONE: 512-974-8092 STAFF EMAIL: Tim.McCarthy@austintexas.gov TYPE OF AMENDMENT: Change in Future Land Use Designation From: Brentwood/Highland Combined Neighborhood Plan FLUM To: Remove from Brentwood/Highland Combined Neighborhood Plan FLUM NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN ADOPTION DATE: June 24, 2010 CITY COUNCIL DATE: April 24, 2025 ACTION: PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: TBD March 25, 2025 (action pending) STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Recommend removing the specified properties from the Brentwood/Highland Combined Neighborhood Plan (Highland NP) FLUM. 09 NPA-2025-0018.01 - Neighborhood Plan Amendment; District 41 of 8 BASIS FOR STAFF’S RECOMMENDATION: As a companion to the possible adoption of the NLTC Station Area Vision Plan, the City is proposing this application to amend the Brentwood/Highland Combined Neighborhood Plan (Highland NP) FLUM to remove the existing FLUM designation from the specified properties proposed to be covered by the NLTC Station Area Vision Plan FLUM. PROPOSED LAND USE: The proposed removal of the FLUM designations from the Brentwood/Highland Combined Neighborhood Plan (Highland NP) FLUM results in the specified properties not having a FLUM designation in the Brentwood/Highland Combined Neighborhood Plan (Highland NP) FLUM. For the new proposed FLUM and specified property FLUM designations please refer to the North Lamar Transit Center (SCTC) Station Area Vision Plan: https://www.speakupaustin.org/ETODstationareas ETOD Typologies Yes Yes 2 ETOD Typology Map: Located within a ½-mile of an ETOD Typology Station Area(s) located throughout the Project Connect System. Name of Station Area: North Lamar Transit Center. ETOD Typology: Enhance protection for low-income households and communities of color while ensuring affordability through sensitive development. Is the proposal consistent with ETOD Typology principles? Yes. Number of Yeses BACKGROUND: Following City Council acceptance of the ETOD Policy Plan in March of 2023, a planning process was kicked off to support Equitable Transit-Oriented Development (ETOD) in the NLTC Station Area. This process involved three rounds of community engagement that informed the draft NLTC Station Area Vision Plan detailing the community’s vision for future development in this area. This Vision Plan, which is currently available for public review, includes a proposed Future Land Use Map …
