10431 Morado Circle, Suite 300 Austin, Texas 78759 512-617-3100 fax 512-617-3101 www.freese.com TECHNICAL MEMORANDUM TO: Reem Zoun, PE, CFM FROM: SUBJECT: Garrett Johnston, PE, CFM, GISP Kim Patak, PE, CFM, ENV SP CodeNEXT Flood Mitigation Analysis (West Bouldin/Del Curto) PROJECT: AU316288 – WBO WMP Phase II DATE: February 9, 2018 CC: Rupali Sabnis, PE, CFM 1.00 BACKGROUND DRAFT THIS DOCUMENT IS RELEASED FOR THE PURPOSE OF INTERIM REVIEW UNDER THE AUTHORITY OF JOHN GARRETT JOHNSTON, P.E., TEXAS NO. 115779 ON FEBRUARY 9, 2018. IT IS NOT TO BE USED FOR CONSTRUCTION, BIDDING OR PERMIT PURPOSES. FREESE AND NICHOLS, INC. TEXAS REGISTERED ENGINEERING FIRM F- 2144 The City of Austin (COA) is currently in the process of updating the land development code through a process called CodeNEXT. As part of this effort, the City’s Watershed Protection Department (WPD) is considering changes to flood mitigation requirements. To quantify the flood risk reduction effects of these potential criteria changes, Freese and Nichols, Inc. (FNI) was retained by WPD to perform a case study in the West Bouldin Creek (WBO) watershed. The study area for this task centers on Del Curto Road near South Lamar Boulevard, a primarily residential area that receives runoff from a combination of residential and commercial properties upstream. The study area is generally bounded by Ann Arbor Avenue, Rabb Glen Street, Thornton Road, and Cinnamon Path. Storm runoff from the area is collected into a storm drain system which outfalls just downstream of Thornton Road into a channel that drains to West Bouldin Creek. WPD has received several reports of flooding in this area, as shown in the attached figures. 2.00 HYDROLOGIC AND HYDRAULIC MODELING The study area was evaluated using Innovyze’s InfoWorks Integrated Catchment Modeling (ICM) 7.0 software, the City’s standard two-dimensional (2D) modeling platform. It was chosen for the study area due to its ability to evaluate a complex combination of storm drain systems and surface flow patterns. 2.01 DATA RECEIVED FROM WPD The following information was provided by the City’s WPD for use in the evaluation. 1. Flooding Complaints. WPD provided a point shapefile detailing 68 flood complaints in the Del Curto area. These are generally categorized as building, street, and yard flooding and include addresses and detailed notes. Refer to the attached figures for a depiction of locations and flood type. 2. ICM Models. The initial ICM models that FNI received, including a …
The Planning Commission convened in a regular meeting on Tuesday, October 22, 2024, 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 6:06 p.m. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance: PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES TUESDAY, OCTOBER 22, 2024 Claire Hempel Greg Anderson Nadia Barrera-Ramirez Casey Haney Adam Haynes Felicity Maxwell Alberta Phillips Danielle Skidmore Alice Woods Awais Azhar Grayson Cox Patrick Howard Ryan Johnson Danielle Skidmore Board Members/Commissioners absent: PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Angela Garza, DB90 Bobby Levinski, Hays Commons 1 Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Planning Commission regular meeting on October 8, 2024. The minutes from the meeting of October 8, 2024, were approved on the consent agenda on Commissioner Woods’ motion, Commissioner Maxwell’s second, on a 13-0 vote. PUBLIC HEARINGS Location: 2. Plan Amendment: NPA-2024-0027.01 - Rawson Saunders - Tarrytown Christian Church Improvements; District 10 2614 and 2614 ½ Exposition Boulevard, 2702 McCoullugh Street, 2615 ½ and 2611 Hillview Road, Taylor Slough South Watershed; Central West Austin Combined (West Austin) Neighborhood Planning Area Owner/Applicant: Austin Area School For Dyslexics Inc./Tarrytown Baptist Church Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: Thrower Design, LLC (Ron Thrower & Victoria Haase) Single Family to Mixed Use/Office land use Applicant postponement request to December 17, 2024 Maureen Meredith, 512-974-2695, maureen.meredith@austintexas.gov Planning Department The motion to approve the Applicant’s postponement request to December 17, 2024, was approved on the consent agenda on Commissioner Woods’ motion, Commissioner Maxwell’s second, on a 13-0 vote. 3. Rezoning: Location: C14-2024-0051 - Rawson Saunders - Tarrytown Christian Church Improvements; District 10 2614 and 2614 ½ Exposition Boulevard, 2702 McCoullugh Street, 2615 ½ and 2611 Hillview Road, Taylor Slough South Watershed; Central West Austin Combined (West Austin) Neighborhood Planning Area Owner/Applicant: Austin Area School For Dyslexics Inc./Tarrytown Baptist Church Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: Thrower Design, LLC (Ron Thrower & Victoria Haase) SF-3-NP to GO-MU-NP Applicant postponement request to December 17, 2024 Cynthia Hadri, 512-974-7620, cynthia.hadri@austintexas.gov Planning Department The motion to approve the Applicant’s postponement request to December 17, 2024, was approved on the consent agenda on Commissioner Woods’ motion, Commissioner Maxwell’s second, on a 13-0 vote. 2 4. Plan Amendment: NPA-2023-0017.01 - Anderson Square, District 4 Location: 910, 912, 914 & 916, 1012 & 1012 ½, 1100, 1100 ½ & 1102 ½ W. Anderson Lane, 7905 ½, 8003, …
SPECIAL CALLED MEETING of the PLANNING COMMISSION MONDAY, OCTOBER 21, 2024, 5:00 PM AUSTIN CITY HALL, BOARD AND COMMISSION, ROOM 1101 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 Hempe1, Chair (District 8) Awais Azhar, Vice Chair (Mayor’s Representative) Greg Anderson, Secretary (District 4) Alice Woods, Parliamentarian (District 2) Patrick Howard (District 1) Nadia Barrera-Ramirez (District 3) Felicity Maxwell (District 5) EX-OFFICIO MEMBERS: Casey Haney (District 6) Ryan Johnson (District 7) Danielle Skidmore (District 9) Grayson Cox (District 10) Alberta Phillips (Mayor’s Representative) Adam Haynes (Mayor’s Representative) 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 Executive Liaison: Joi Harden, 512-974-1617 Staff Liaison: Ella Garcia, 512-978-0821 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. 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. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 1. Discussion and action to recommend that Council amend the Imagine Austin Comprehensive Plan to add the Equity-Based Preservation Plan, which is a historic preservation plan, to the City’s comprehensive plan. Presentation by Cara Bertron, 512- 974-1446, cara.bertron@austintexas.gov, Planning Department. 2. Discussion and action recommending adoption of the Austin Core Transportation Plan (ACT Plan) as an attachment to the Austin Strategic Mobility Plan (ASMP). Presentation by Cole Kitten, 512-974-6442, cole.kitten@austintexas.gov, Transportation and Public Works Department. STAFF BRIEFINGS 3. …
Equity-Based Preservation Plan Learning from Our Past to Shape a Future for Everyone 2024 Austin, Texas Preservation Plan Working Group Historic Landmark Commission Vision for Historic Preservation Historic preservation in Austin actively engages communities in protecting and sharing important places and stories. Preservation uses the past to create a shared sense of belonging and to shape an equitable, inclusive, sustainable, and economically vital future for all. These images represent community heritage to Austinites: Lunar New Year celebrations, Mayfield Park, the landmarked Mary Baylor House in Clarksville, a Mexican American celebration at the Capitol, Barton Hills homes, Huston-Tillotson University. Preservation Plan Working Group Michelle Benavides Linda Y. Jackson Leslie Ornelas 1 Noel Bridges 1 Julia Brookins* Meghan King* Emily Payne Jolene Kiolbassa 1 Rocio Peña-Martinez* Brita Wallace* 1 Amalia Carmona 2 Kevin Koch Misael Ramos* 1 Bob Ward 1 Ursula A. Carter Kelechi Madubuko 1 Mary Reed* 1 Caroline Wright 1 Maria Solis* 1 Erin Waelder 1 Mary Jo Galindo* 1 Brenda Malik Jerry Garcia 1 Hanna Huang* 1 Alyson McGee 1 Debra Murphy 2 Lori Renteria 1 Gilbert Rivera 1 JuanRaymon Rubio 2 * Drafting Committee member 1 Phase 1 member only 2 Phase 2 member only The Preservation Plan Working Group included 26 community members who developed this draft plan in phase 1. Land Acknowledgment Land acknowledgments are a practice to recognize Indigenous Peoples as original stewards of the land who still have an enduring relationship with their traditional territories. We include this acknowledgment in the Equity-Based Preservation Plan as an expression of gratitude and appreciation to those whose territory we reside on and a way of honoring the Indigenous Peoples who have lived and worked on the land known as Austin, Texas. Land acknowledgments do not exist in the past tense or historical context. Colonialism is a current and ongoing process, and we need to be mindful that we are participating in it by living on colonized land. To ensure meaningful recognition and inclusion of Indigenous Peoples, more work needs to happen as part of the implementation of this plan. We acknowledge, with respect, that the land known as Texas has been home to many groups for more than 16,000 years. These include the Tonkawa, the Mescalero Apache, the Lipan Apache, the Ysleta del Sur Pueblo (Tigua people), the Texas Band of Yaqui Indians, the Coahuiltecan, the Alabama-Coushatta Tribe of Texas, the Kickapoo Traditional Tribe of Texas, the …
M E M O R A N D U M TO: Planning Commission Chair and Commissioners FROM: Cara Bertron, Planning Department DATE: October 17, 2024 Equity-Based Preservation Plan adoption SUBJECT: This memo provides a brief synopsis of the Equity-Based Preservation Plan planning process. In 2021, the Historic Landmark Commission initiated the development of a new historic preservation plan to replace Austin’s existing preservation plan from 1981. The Commission created a community working group, the Preservation Plan Working Group, to develop the plan. In this phase, the Preservation Plan Working Group comprised 26 community members who lived in 19 ZIP codes across the city and reflected Austin’s racial and ethnic diversity. Working Group members brought a range of experiences, perspectives, and expertise to the planning process. They received input and feedback from 275 community members through: • A community heritage survey • Focus groups of representatives from cultural and heritage organizations, legacy businesses, and neighborhood organizations • A Technical Advisory Group of City staff from 12 departments • A Technical Assistance Panel facilitated by the Urban Land Institute The Working Group met monthly from June 2021 to June 2022, with subcommittee meetings between many of the full-group meetings. It presented the Historic Landmark Commission with the draft Equity-Based Preservation Plan on September 7, 2022. From February through May 2024, staff coordinated a robust, inclusive community engagement process. Community members were engaged through a number of methods, including: SpeakUp Austin website (www.speakupaustin.org/ATXpresplan, 34,000 views) • • Online and paper surveys in multiple languages (2,083 surveys completed) • Email newsletters, both plan-specific (1,400 subscribers) and from other City departments and organizational partners Social media from the City of Austin (organic and paid) and organizational partners Flyer distribution at locations, events, and presentations • • • 4 City-hosted outreach events held at community hubs in East, West, and South Austin (350 • Pop-up tabling at 45 community events around Austin (1,000+ people engaged) • 31 presentations to community groups and professional stakeholder organizations, including online discussions hosted by ULI Austin and USGBC-Texas • 29 small-group and 1-on-1 conversations held by community ambassadors and mini-grant partner attendees) organizations • Briefings to 17 City boards and commissions (see below) • Article in Austin Utilities Now newsletter mailed to households citywide in April 2024 • Online survey distributed to 4,400 randomly selected service area households via email by Austin • Distribution of plan information to Small Business …
PLANNING COMMISSION | OCTOBER 21, 2024 Austin History Center (C05767, PICA 24201, PICA 29995); Chen Chen Wu; City of Austin Planning Process HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION Michelle Benavides Mary Jo Galindo*1 Jolene Kiolbassa 1 Debra Murphy 2 Misael Ramos* 1 JuanRaymon Rubio 2 Bob Ward 1 Noel Bridges 1 Jerry Garcia 1 Kevin Koch Robin Orlowski 2 Mary Reed* 1 Maria Solis* 1 Caroline Wright 1 Julia Brookins* Hanna Huang* 1 Kelechi Madubuko 1 Leslie Ornelas 1 Lori Renteria 1 Erin Waelder 1 Amalia Carmona 2 Linda Y. Jackson Brenda Malik Emily Payne Gilbert Rivera 1 Brita Wallace* 1 Ursula A. Carter Meghan King* Alyson McGee 1 Rocio Peña-Martinez* *Drafting Committee member 1 Phase 1 only 2 Phase 2 only Plan Vision Historic preservation in Austin actively engages communities in protecting and sharing important places and stories. Preservation uses the past to create a shared sense of belonging and to shape an equitable, inclusive, sustainable, and economically vital future for all. Image sources: Joe’s Bakery, anonymous, Amy Moreland/ Austin’s Atlas Images: Joe’s Bakery, home in Zilker neighborhood, detail from Music Listening Map by Amy Moreland Plan Goals 107 recommendations 1. Tell Austin’s full history 9. Proactively identify important places 2. Recognize cultural heritage 10. Follow good designation practices 3. Preserve archaeological resources 11. Support stewardship of community 4. Stabilize communities assets 5. Support environmental sustainability 12. Be strategic with review 6. Make preservation more accessible 13. Protect historic resources 7. Support people doing the work 14. Implement the plan collaboratively 8. Engage new partners What We Preserve Images, clockwise from top left: Juneteenth parade, unveiling of La Loteria mural, archaeological resources Image sources: The Austin Chronicle (two images), San Antonio Office of Historic Preservation Think broadly. • Recognize Austin’s rich and complex history through active listening, inclusive research, and interpretation • Better recognize and protect legacy businesses, murals, and archaeological resources • Use preservation tools to support displacement prevention and environmental sustainability Who Preserves Invite and support. • Engage new partners and audiences • Help community members access knowledge and resources • Support people doing the work: homeowners and tenants, crafts- people, commissioners, and staff Images, clockwise from top left: Protest at City Hall to preserve Edward Rendon Park (Chicano Park), door hanger in San Antonio, “Stories within Stories” project of the Austin Asian American Film Festival Image sources: Bertha Rendon Delgado, San Antonio Office of Historic Preservation, Austin Asian American …
Austin Core Transportation (ACT) Plan Small Area Mobility Plan of the ASMP: Downtown Austin Planning Commission - October 21, 2024 Cole Kitten, TPW, Division Manager Agenda • ACT Plan Purpose and Background • Planning Process • ACT Plan Project Recommendations • Implementation Plan • Next Steps 2 ACT Plan Purpose • The ACT Plan is a Small Area Mobility Plan covering Downtown Austin and will be adopted by Council as an attachment to the ASMP. • It is an update to previous transportation focused efforts Downtown – dating back to 2000 • Why are we updating the transportation plan for Downtown? • changes in transit and bicycle planning, • changes in highway improvements serving Downtown, • changes in national best practices on urban street design, and • disruptions to traditional mobility • The ACT Plan will create a unified vision for transportation Downtown and align the many projects and initiatives under one actionable plan to help accomplish the goals in the Austin Strategic Mobility Plan. 3 Background • Great Streets Master Plan, 2001 • The goal of the Great Streets program is to pursue the vision of streets for people • Downtown Access and Mobility Plan, 2002 • The emphasis of the access and mobility study was on modeling and simulating intersection traffic operations and determining existing and future levels-of- service and operational needs • Downtown Transportation Framework, 2008 • The Downtown Transportation Framework Plan builds on the Great Streets Master Plan, further developing the system of “priority streets by mode”, and developing more detailed streetscape cross sections of all of the different street types and variations • Downtown Austin Plan, 2011 • Established the vision to develop a multimodal transportation system that improves access to and mobility within Downtown 2001 2002 2008 2011 4 Background • New policy • The Austin Strategic Mobility Plan (ASMP) aspires to achieve a 50/50 mode share where 50% of commuters use means other than driving alone to get to work in 2039 • Transit planning • The Project Connect Long Term Vision Plan established a High-Capacity Transit System and was adopted as an element of the ASMP – an initial investment was funded in 2020 • Managing demand • Transportation Demand Management programming, parking policy, and curb management are becoming critical strategies to manage congestion • New street design • The Congress Avenue Urban Design Initiative shows how to reimagine the allocation of …
Briefing on Density Bonus 90 (DB90) Eric Thomas, Division Manager 2022 City Council adopted Ordinance No. 20220609-080, creating a second tier of the VMU program, referred to as VMU2, which allowed for increased height in exchange for increased community benefits. City Council adopted Ordinance No. 20221201-055, creating an incentive program that allows residential uses in commercial zoning districts, referred to as Residential in Commercial, which allowed for the construction of residential uses in exchange for increased community benefits. Ordinance No. 20220609-080, Ordinance No. 20221201-055, and Ordinance No. 20221201-056 were invalidated. Background 2023 2024 City Council adopted Ordinance No. 20240229-073 on an 8-2 vote, which created the Density Bonus 90 (DB90) combining district and density bonus program with requirements and incentives mirroring VMU2 provisions. Prior to the adoption, the Planning Commission recommended DB90 on a vote of 8-3-1 in February. City Council adopted Ordinance No. 20240829-158 on a 9-0 vote, which amended regulations applicable to the Density Bonus 90 (DB90) combining district. Prior to the adoption, the Planning Commission recommended the DB90 amendments on a vote of 9-1 in July. 2 Requirements and Incentives Affordability – Rental: – 10% of units set-aside affordable to 50% Median Family Income (MFI); OR – 12% of units set-aside affordable to 60% MFI – Ownership: – 12% of units set-aside affordable to 80% MFI i. Requirements for ownership units may be satisfied by a fee in-lieu of on-site units Mix of Uses – Requirements for pedestrian-oriented commercial uses – Floors beyond the second must be residential Site Development Standards – Exemptions from standards include the following: – Minimum site area requirements – Maximum floor area ratio – Maximum building coverage – Minimum street side yard setback and interior yard setback – Minimum front yard setback – Article 10 Compatibility Standards Subchapter C Height – 30 ft in additional height from the base zone up to a maximum of 90 ft 3 DB90 Cases – Total 56 Cases Total 27 New Cases 24 City-Initiated Cases 5 Amended Cases City- Initiated 43% New 48% Amended 9% Case Types 4 DB90 Cases – Total 56 Cases Total 26 Cases In-Process 29 Cases Closed 1 Case Withdrawn D10 4% D1 12% D9 21% D8 2% D7 5% D5 9% D4 13% D2 7% D3 27% Cases per Council District 5 DB90 Cases – Total 56 Cases …
Austin Population Growth and Demographic Trends Planning Commission October 21, 2024 Content Austin’s Population Growth Areas of Change Austin’s Unique Diversity Austin Concurrencies Austin’s Population Growth Level Setting • • • • Austin is the 11th largest U.S. city and the principal city of the Austin metro region, the 2nd fastest-growing region in the country. Austin had been doubling in size every 20-25 years; recent growth is a fraction of historical rates. Even as it grows, Austin makes up a smaller share of the total region due to significant and rapid growth in the suburbs. • Migration, especially domestic migration, is the main driver of population growth to Austin, which places immediate pressures on infrastructure and resources, requiring a nimble response. Although a leader in job growth relative to other metros, like Austin’s population, its job growth has been slowing and jobs are more dispersed throughout the region, with smaller shares of Austinites living and working in Austin. 4 Population Change, 2010 to 2020 • Areas with greatest population growth mostly in suburban areas. • Similar growth also evident in areas within the City where dense growth was encouraged, such as downtown, the Domain, and the Mueller development. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, P.L. 94-171 Redistricting Data, 2020. 5 Housing Unit Change, 2010 to 2020 • Strong association between population and housing unit growth. • Areas of high development along the edges of the city (NW: Lakeline; NE: Tech Ridge; SE: Onion Creek & north ABIA; SW: Circle C) were also areas of greater racial/ethnic diversity. • Fast-developing areas closer to the city core (Riverside, Holly, Mueller, Downtown) were areas where White population drove growth. • The Domain & West Campus saw fast-growth and increased diversity. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, P.L. 94-171 Redistricting Data, 2020. 6 Austin is a city of dualities with concurrent growth gains and growing pains. Growth Gains Growing Pains Austin had been doubling its population every 20-25 years, recent growth is slower, and Austin makes up a smaller share of the region. Austin added an unprecedented number (90k+) of housing units between 2010 and 2020 and is on pace to surpass units added last decade. Austin population growth has yielded increased diversity with growth among all races and ethnicities. Austin is consistently among highest performers in job growth and has a young, highly educated workforce. Population growth has resulted in a farther eastward movement of population, primarily …
TO: Claire Hempel, Chair & Planning Commission Members FROM: Cole Kitten, Division Manager, Systems Development Division Transportation and Public Works Department DATE: October 18, 2024 RE: Discussion and action recommending adoption of the Austin Core Transportation Plan (ACT Plan) as an attachment to the Austin Strategic Mobility Plan (ASMP). Staff requests a postponement of the above-referenced agenda item from the Special Called October 21, 2024 Planning Commission meeting. The plan is still in development and has not been published for review and comment. The item will be requested to be rescheduled to a future date when a timeline has been determined. The postponement request was made in a timely manner and meets the Planning Commission’s policy.
PLANNING COMMISSION SPECIAL CALLED MEETING MINUTES MONDAY, OCTOBER 21, 2024 The Planning Commission convened in a special called meeting on Monday October 21, 2024, at Austin City Hall, Board and Commission, Room 1101, 301 W. Second Street, in Austin, Texas. Chair Hempel called the Planning Commission meeting to order at 5:03 p.m. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance: Claire Hempel Casey Haney Ryan Johnson Alberta Phillips Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Greg Anderson Nadia Barrera-Ramirez Adam Haynes Felicity Maxwell Danielle Skidmore Alice Woods Grayson Cox Board Members/Commissioners absent: Awais Azhar Patrick Howard Ex-Officio Members in Attendance: Jessica Cohen PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL List name of speaker(s) and brief description of topic. 1 DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 1. Discussion and action to recommend that Council amend the Imagine Austin Comprehensive Plan to add the Equity-Based Preservation Plan, which is a historic preservation plan, to the City’s comprehensive plan. Presentation by Cara Bertron, 512-974- 1446, cara.bertron@austintexas.gov, Planning Department. The public hearing was closed on Commissioner Phillip’s motion, Commissioner Johnson second on a 11-0 vote. Vice chair Awais Azhar and Commissioner Howard were absent. The motion to amend the Imagine Austin Comprehensive Plan to include the transfer of development rights with a strong recommendation to continue with working with community-based ambassadors to enhance communication and outreach was approved on Commissioner Phillips motion, Commissioner Johnson’s second, on a 9-0 vote. Commissioner Cox was off the dais. The motion to provide a general amendment that the Planning Commission emphasize recommendation 81 in the plan to urge City Council to move quickly to begin to examine a TDR program for the City of Austin was approved on Commissioner Maxwell’s motion, Commissioner Anderson’s second, on a 10-0 vote. The motion for City Council amend the Imagine Austin Comprehensive Plan to add the Equity-Based Preservation Plan, which is a historic preservation plan, to the City’s comprehensive plan, as amended, was approved on Chair Hempel’s motion, Commissioner Haney’s second, on a 10-0 vote. 2. Discussion and action recommending adoption of the Austin Core Transportation Plan (ACT Plan) as an attachment to the Austin Strategic Mobility Plan (ASMP). Presentation by Cole Kitten, 512-974-6442, cole.kitten@austintexas.gov, Transportation and Public Works Department. This item was postponed by Staff. STAFF BRIEFINGS 3. Staff briefing regarding the zoning cases received to date requesting the Density Bonus 90 (DB90) District. Presentation by Eric Thomas, 512-974-7940, eric.thomas@austintexas.gov, Planning Department. The presentation was made by Eric Thomas, Division Manager, Development Services …
REGULAR MEETING of the PLANNING COMMISSION TUESDAY, OCTOBER 8, 2024, 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 Hempe1, Chair (District 8) Awais Azhar, Vice Chair (Mayor’s Representative) Greg Anderson, Secretary (District 4) Alice Woods, Parliamentarian (District 2) Patrick Howard (District 1) Nadia Barrera-Ramirez (District 3) Felicity Maxwell (District 5) EX-OFFICIO MEMBERS: Casey Haney (District 6) Ryan Johnson (District 7) Danielle Skidmore (District 9) Grayson Cox (District 10) Alberta Phillips (Mayor’s Representative) Adam Haynes (Mayor’s Representative) 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 Executive Liaison: Joi Harden, 512-974-1617 Staff Liaison: Ella Garcia, 512-978-0821 Attorney: Steve Maddoux, 512-974-6080 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. 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 September 24, 2024 PUBLIC HEARINGS 2. Plan Amendment: NPA-2023-0018.06 - 6725 Shirley Avenue; District 4 Location: 6719, 6725 Shirley Avenue, and 605 William Street, Waller Creek Watershed; Brentwood/Highland Combined (Highland) Neighborhood Planning Area Owner/Applicant: 6725 Shirley Avenue, LLC Agent: Request: Drenner Group, PC (Leah M. Bojo) To change the base maximum building height from 60 feet to 120 feet with participation in the density bonus program …
PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 2024 The Planning Commission convened in a regular meeting on Tuesday, September 24, 2024, at Austin City Hall, Council Chambers, Room 1001, 301 W. Second Street, Austin, TX. Chair Hempel called the Commission Meeting to order at 6:09 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Claire Hempel Awais Azhar Adam Haynes Alberta Phillips Alice Woods Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Greg Anderson Grayson Cox Ryan Johnson Jennifer Mushtaler Danielle Skidmore Commissioners absent: Nadia Barrera-Ramirez Patrick Howard Felicity Maxwell Ex-Officio Members in Attendance: Jessica Cohen Ex-Officio Members in Attendance Remotely: Candace Hunter PUBLIC COMMUNICATION Santiago: Heritage trees APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the regular meeting of the Planning Commission on July 23, August 27, and September 10, 2024. The minutes from the meeting of July 23, 2024, August 27, 2024, and September 10, 2024, were approved on the consent agenda on Commissioner Johnson’s motion, Commissioner Woods’ second, on a 10-0 vote. Commissioners Barrera-Ramirez, Howard, and Maxwell were absent. PUBLIC HEARINGS 2. Plan Amendment: NPA-2023-0017.01 - Anderson Square, District 4 Location: 910, 912, 914 & 916, 1012 & 1012 ½, 1100, 1100 ½ & 1102 ½ W. Anderson Lane, 7905 ½, 8003, & 8005 Anderson Square and 7940, 7950, 8000, 8000 1/2 & 8002 Research Boulevard Service Road South Bound, Little Walnut Creek Watershed; Crestview/Wooten (Wooten) Neighborhood Planning Area Owner/Applicant: Anderson Square Investments, LLC & C2G, LLC Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: Alice Glasco Consulting (Alice Glasco) Mixed Use to Higher Density Mixed Use land use Recommended Maureen Meredith, 512-974-2695, maureen.meredith@austintexas.gov Planning Department The motion to approve the Applicant's postponement request to October 22, 2024, was approved on the consent agenda on Commissioner Johnson’s motion, Commissioner Woods’ second, on a 10-0 vote. Commissioners Barrera-Ramirez, Howard, and Maxwell were absent. 3. Rezoning: Location: C14-2023-0080 - Anderson Square, District 4 910, 912, 914 & 916, 1012 & 1012 ½, 1100, 1100 ½ & 1102 ½ W. Anderson Lane, 7905 ½, 8003, & 8005 Anderson Square and 7940, 7950, 8000, 8000 1/2 & 8002 Research Boulevard Service Road South Bound, Little Walnut Creek Watershed; Crestview/Wooten (Wooten) Neighborhood Planning Area Owner/Applicant: Anderson Square Investments, LLC & C2G, LLC Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: Alice Glasco Consulting (Alice Glasco) CS-MU-NP, CS-1-NP to CH-PDA-NP Recommended Sherri Sirwaitis, 512-974-3057, sherri,sirwaitis@austintexas.gov Planning Department The motion to approve the Applicant's postponement request to October 22, 2024, was approved on the consent agenda on Commissioner …
Planning Commission: October 8, 2024 NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN AMENDMENT REVIEW SHEET NEIGHORHOOD PLAN: Brentwood/Highland (Highland) Combined CASE#: NPA-2023-0018.06 PROJECT NAME: 6725 Shirley Avenue PC DATE: October 8, 2024 DATE FILED: October 17, 2023 September 24, 2024 September 10, 2024 July 23, 2024 June 11, 2024 May 28, 2024 April 9, 2024 6719, 6725 Shirley Ave. and 605 William St. ADDRESS/ES: DISTRICT AREA: 4 SITE AREA: 0.72 acres OWNER/APPLICANT: 6725 Shirley Avenue, LLC AGENT: Drenner Group, PC (Leah M. Bojo, AICP) CASE MANAGER: Maureen Meredith STAFF EMAIL: Maureen.Meredith@austintexas.gov TYPE OF AMENDMENT: Change in Future Land Use Designation PHONE: (512) 974- 2695 From: Specific Regulating District (Change Lamar/Justin TOD Station Area Plan Base Height Map from 60 ft to 120 ft with participation in the density bonus program and to change the subdistrict from Live/Work Flex to TOD-Mixed Use, as amended on Sept. 12, 2024) To: Specific Regulating District Base District Zoning Change Related Zoning Case: C14-2023-0132 From: TOD-NP To: TOD-NP NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN ADOPTION DATE: December 11, 2008 Planning Commission: October 8, 2024 ACTION: CITY COUNCIL DATE: TBD PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: October 8, 2024 – (action pending) September 24, 2024 – Postponed to October 8, 2024 on the consent agenda at the request of Staff. [R. Johnson – 1st; A. Woods – 2nd] Vote: 10-0 [P. Howard, N. Barrera-Ramirez and F. Maxwell absent]. September 10, 2024 – Postponed to September 24, 2024 on the consent agenda at the request of Staff. [A. Azhar -1st; D. Skidmore – 2nd] Vote: 8-0-5 [P. Howard, F. Maxwell, G. Cox, A. Phillips, and R. Johnson absent]. July 23, 2024 – Postponed to September 10, 2024 on the consent agenda at the request of the Applicant. [A. Woods – 1st; R. Johnson – 2nd] Vote: 10-0-1 [A. Azhar, G. Anderson, N. Barrera-Ramirez, G. Cox, P. Howard, F. Maxwell, A. Hayes, R. Johnson, A. Phillips and A. Woods voted aye. J. Mushtaler abstained. C. Hempel and D. Skidmore absent]. June 11, 2024 – Postponed to July 23, 2024 on the consent agenda at the request of Staff. [A. Azhar – 1st; F. Maxwell – 2nd] Vote: 10-0 [J. Mushtaler off the dais. G. Cox and N. Barrera- Ramirez absent]. May 28, 2024 – Postponed to June 11, 2024 on the consent agenda at the request of the Applicant. [F. Maxell – 1st; A. Woods – 2nd] Vote: 10-0 [G. Cox off the dais. P. Howard and A. Phillips absent]. …
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET CASE: C14-2023-0132 (6725 Shirley Ave.) ADDRESS: 6719 and 6725 Shirley Avenue; 605 William Street ZONING FROM: TOD-NP (Live/Work Flex Subdistrict) TO: TOD-NP (Mixed Use DISTRICT: 4 Subdistrict) increase the maximum building height up to 120’ through participation in a voluntary density bonus program SITE AREA: approximately 0.72 acres (approximately 31,363 square feet) PROPERTY OWNER: 6725 Shirley Avenue, LLC AGENT: Drenner Group, PC (Leah Bojo) CASE MANAGER: Jonathan Tomko (512) 974-1057, jonathan.tomko@austintexas.gov STAFF RECOMMEDATION: Staff recommends granting transit oriented development-neighborhood plan (TOD-NP) combining district zoning (TOD Mixed Use Subdistrict) and to increase the maximum building height up to 120’ through participation in a voluntary density bonus program. See the basis of recommendation section below for more information. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: May 28, 2024: Applicant postponement request to June 11, 2024 granted. June 11, 2024: Applicant postponement request to July 23, 2024 granted. July 23, 2024: Applicant postponement request to September 10, 2024 granted. September 10, 2024: Applicant postponement request to September 24, 2024 granted. September 24, 2024: Staff postponement request to October 8, 2024 granted. October 8, 2024: Case is scheduled to be heard by Planning Commission. CITY COUNCIL ACTION: TBD ORDINANCE NUMBER: N/A ISSUES: The “Base Maximum Building Heights” exhibits within the Lamar/Justin Station Area Plan – including the Station Area Plan document (page 39) and Regulating Plan document (page 56) – establish maximum base height entitlements for property within the Lamar/Justin TOD. CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: C14-2023-0132 2 The property in question is currently two one-story warehouses and one single family home. To the north are two one story warehouses. To the east is a one-story service repair garage. To the south is a one-story warehouse and a recently constructed residential duplex. To the west is the recently constructed Broadstone North Lamar, a six-story multifamily apartment complex. The property in question sits at the edge of where hard edges exist along North Lamar Boulevard to the west and Canion Street/the Capital Metro Red Line to the east transition from older single-story warehouses to a mix of older and newer smaller scale single family, missing middle, and multifamily housing. Currently this approximately 0.72-acre site contains zero residential dwelling units to support the transit-oriented station area. The residential density required to support fixed or dedicated transit service is a minimum of 50 dwelling units per acre. Target residential densities to support robust fixed or dedicated transit …
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TO AMEND A NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN Mailing Date of this Notice: Sep 27, 2024 Case Number: NPA-2024-0012.02 Este aviso es para informarles de una junta pública sobre un cambio en el uso de la tierra indicado abajo. Si usted desea recibir información en español por favor llame al (512) 974-3531. The Planning Department has received an application for an amendment to the Upper Boggy Creek (UBC) Neighborhood Plan for property(ies) referenced below. This notice has been mailed to you because you own property, are a registered environmental or neighborhood organization, or have a utility service address within 500 feet of the subject property. The requested plan amendment will be reviewed and acted on at two public hearings: First, before the Planning Commission and then before the City Council. At a public hearing, the Planning Commission reviews and evaluates City staff’s recommendation and public input and then sends its recommendation to the City Council. For our website, additional http://www.austintexas.gov/planning or to find out more about the Upper Boggy Creek (UBC) Neighborhood Plan, go to https://www.austintexas.gov/page/neighborhood-plans-and-resources. of Austin’s Planning Department, information the City visit on Owner/Applicant: Agent: Project Name: Project Address(es): Related Zoning Case: Colonnetta Family Partnership Thrower Design, LLC (Victoria Haase) - (512) 477-6341 2002 Manor Road Neighborhood Plan Amendment 2002 MANOR RD C14-2024-0077 AMENDMENT REQUEST: To change the future land use designation for the specified property within the Upper Boggy Creek (UBC) Neighborhood Plan from Commercial to Mixed Use (refer to attached map). LAND USE DEFINITIONS: 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. Mixed Use - An area that is appropriate for a mix of residential and non-residential uses. This application is scheduled to be heard by the Planning Commission on October 8, 2024 beginning at 6:00 p.m. The meeting will be held in-person at City Hall Council Chambers, 301 West 2nd Street and online viewable at http://www.atxn.tv.To participate at this Public Hearing, you may either attend virtually by viewing the meeting online and registering to speak in advance or by going to City Hall at 301 West 2nd Street and attending in-person. For additional information on how …
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET DISTRICT: 9 TO: CS-V-DB90-CO-NP CASE: 2002 Manor Road Rezoning (C14-2024-0077) ADDRESS: 2002 Manor Road ZONING FROM: CS-V-CO-NP SITE AREA: approximately 0.66 acres (approximately 28,750 square feet) PROPERTY OWNER: Colonnetta Family Partnership AGENT: Thrower Design, LLC (Ron Thrower) CASE MANAGER: Jonathan Tomko (512) 974-1057, jonathan.tomko@austintexas.gov STAFF RECOMMEDATION: Staff recommends granting general commercial services-vertical mixed use building- density bonus 90-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (CS-V-DB90-CO-NP) combining district zoning. As established in Ordinance No. 020801-92 the conditional overlay would prohibit drive- in service as an accessory to commercial uses. The conditional overlay would conditionally allow these 19 uses: - Automotive repair services - Building maintenance services - Business or trade school - College and university facilities - Communication service facilities - Communications services - Community recreation (private) - Electronic prototype assembly - Exterminating services - Hotel-motel - Indoor entertainment - Indoor sports and recreation - Laundry services - Local utility services - Off-site accessory parking - Outdoor sports and recreation - Pet services - Plant nursery - Veterinary services The conditional overlay would prohibit these 22 uses: - Agricultural sales and services - Adult oriented businesses - Automotive rentals - Automotive sales - Automotive washing (of any type) - Building maintenance services - Maintenance and service facilities - Monument retail services - Pawn shop services - Service station - Vehicle storage - Campground - Commercial blood plasma center - Commercial off-street parking - Construction sales and services - Convenience storage - Drop-off recycling collection facilities - Employee recreation - Equipment repair services - Equipment sales - Kennels - Limited warehousing and distribution For a summary of the basis of Staff’s recommendation, please see the basis of recommendation section below. C14-2024-0077 2 PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: October 8, 2024: Case is scheduled to be heard by Planning Commission. CITY COUNCIL ACTION: TBD ORDINANCE NUMBER: N/A ISSUES: Rezoning: In December 2023, Ordinance No. 20220609-080, Ordinance No. 20221201-056 and Ordinance No. 20221201-055 were invalidated. On March 11, 2024, Ordinance No. 20240229- 073, was enacted to create the “DB90” combining district, which amended City Code Title 25 (Land Development) to create a new zoning district for a density bonus program that grants 30 feet in height above the base zoning district, to a maximum of 90 feet, and modifies site development regulations including compatibility standards. Subsequently, the applicant submitted this new rezoning application to request the -DB90 combining district. Site Plan: In December 2023, …
