Briefing on Density Bonus 90 (DB90) Paul Ray Books, Senior Planner Brendan Kennedy, Program 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 (DB-90) combining district and density bonus program with requirements and incentives mirroring VMU 2 provisions. Prior to the adoption, the Planning Commission recommended DB90 on a vote of 8-3-1 in February. 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 Combining District Example Zoning String: CS-MU-DB90-CO-NP Base Zoning Districts Base Zones Description Base Max Height Max Height with Bonus Impervious Cover CS (CS-1) Commercial Services GR LO LR GO Community Commercial Limited Office Neighborhood Commercial General Office 60ft 60ft 40ft 40ft 60ft 90ft 90ft 70ft 70ft 90ft 95% 90% 70% 80% 80% 4 Compatibility Buffer 25’ Compatibility Buffer required along a property line shared with a triggering property: – 10’ Screening Zone with trees and shrubs – 15’ Restricted Zone with low- intensity uses such as driveways and fire lanes – Stormwater infrastructure allowed in the screening and restricted zones Screening for certain objects including vehicle lights, mechanical equipment, and refuse …
ORDINANCE NO. 20240229-073 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CITY CODE CHAPTER 25-2 TO CREATE A COkBIN NG D STR CT FOR DENSITY BONUS PROGRAMS; AMENDING CITY CODE CHAPTER 25-8 TO REGULATE COMPATIBILITY BUFFERS APPLICABLE TO DENSITY BONUS PROGRAMS; AND INITIATING REZONINGS. BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: PART 1. Subsection (F) of City Code Section 25-2-32 (Zoning Districts and Map Codes) is amended to add a new combining district that reads as follows: (F) Combining districts and map codes are as follows: (21) density bonus 90 .... DB90 PART 2. Division 6, Subchapter A, Article 2 of City Code Chapter 25-2 (Zoning) is amended to a new Section 25-2-181 to read: § 25-2-181 DENSITY BONUS CON B N-NG D STR CTS. (A) Density bonus (DB) combining districts authorize a particular property to participate in a voluntary density bonus or incentive program that provides modifications to development regulations or other regulatory-related benefits in exchange for community benefits. (B) DB90 Combining District allows residential uses on sites with certain commercial base zoning districts, modifies compatibility requirements, and grants additional height in exchange for income-restricted housing. PART 3. Division 6, Article 3, Subchapter C of City Code Chapter 25-2 (Zoning) is amended to add a new Section 25-2-652 to read: § 25-2-652 DENSITY BONUS 90 (DB90) CON B NING D-STR_CT REGULATIONS. (A) (B) This section establishes the applicable regulations for DB90 zoning. This section governs over a conflicting provision of this title or other ordinance unless the conflicting provision is less restrictive. Page 1 0 f 9 (C) To utilize the regulations described in Subsections (F) and (G), the site , must include DB90 and an applicant must comply with Subsection (E). s zoning (D) A DB90 combining district may be combined with the following base districts: Commercial Liquor Sales (CS-1); General Commercial Services (CS); Community Commercial (GR); Neighborhood Commercial (LR); General Office (GO); and Limited Office (LO). (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (1) (E) Affordability Requirements. Affordability Minimums - Ownership Units. If an applicant develops dwelling units for sale, this subdivision applies. (a) (b) An applicant must reserve a minimum of 12 percent of the residential units as affordable for ownership and occupancy by households earning 80 percent or less of the current Austin-Round Rock Metropolitan Statistical Area Median Family Income as determined by the Housing Director. An applicant for a proposed owner-occupied housing development may elect …
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From: Meade, Nikelle <Nikelle.Meade@huschblackwell.com> Sent: Tuesday, June 25, 2024 2:35 PM To: Meredith, Maureen <Maureen.Meredith@austintexas.gov>; Tomko, Jonathan <Jonathan.Tomko@austintexas.gov> Cc: c13fox@gmail.com; Harden, Joi <Joi.Harden@austintexas.gov>; Thomas, Eric <Eric.Thomas@austintexas.gov>; Brown, Destiny <Destiny.Brown@austintexas.gov>; nicole.carona@austintexas.gov Subject: RE: Letter for Support with Conditions- 4900 Gonzales St. External Email - Exercise Caution Maureen and Jonathan, After additional internal discussion and discussion with the Contact Team, we would like to have a little more time to come to a final agreement regarding the restriction Candi notes below. As such, the applicant would like to agree to the Contact Team’s request for postponement, but both we and the Contact Team agree to change the duration to July 9th rather than July 23rd. Nikelle Meade Partner HUSCH BLACKWELL 111 Congress Avenue, Suite 1400 Austin, TX 78701-4093 Direct: 512-479-1147 Mobile: 512-992-6001 Fax: 512-226-7373 Nikelle.Meade@huschblackwell.com huschblackwell.com | vCard vBio Husch Blackwell is a different kind of law firm— structured around our clients’ industries and built on a culture of selfless service. Our 1000+ lawyers collaborate across the U.S. from more than 20 offices and our virtual office, The Lin k, to provide uncommon solutions to our clients’ most complex challenges.
GOVALLE/JOHNSTON TERRACE NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN CONTACT TEAM “Strength Through Unity” To: Austin City Council and Planning Commission From: Govalle/Johnston Terrace Neighborhood Plan Contact Team Re: Austin Independent School District 4900 Gonzales St., Austin, TX 78702 Proposed zoning change from Civic to Mixed Use land use; P-NP to CS-MU-V-CO-DB90-NP Dear Council and Planning Commissioners, Please accept this letter on behalf of the Govalle/Johnston Terrace Neighborhood Plan Contact Team as an expression of: Support for the proposed zoning change of the Anita Coy Campus site located at 4900 Gonzales St., Austin, Tx 78702, from Civic to Mixed Use land use; P-NP to CS-MU-V-CO-DB90-NP, With the following conditions: ● 75 ft height limit. ● 12% of units designated 3 bedroom units. ● Limiting height for development that is closest to single family housing. ● Neighborhood accessible child care. The GJNPCT is agreeable to the applicant’s proposal to impose a private restrictive covenant between the contact team and AISD on the land that would restrict the height to a maximum of 75 feet. Please feel free to contact me with any questions or comments you might have regarding this case. Thank you, Candace Fox, Chair Govalle/Johnston Terrace Neighborhood Plan Contact Team c13fox@ 512-203-5208
PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES TUESDAY JUNE 25, 2024 The Planning Commission convened in a regular meeting on Tuesday, June 25, 2024, at Austin City Hall, Board and Commission Room, Room 1101, 301 W. Second Street, Austin, Texas. Commissioner Woods called the Planning Commission meeting to order at 6:08 p.m. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance: Alice Woods Felicity Maxwell Ryan Johnson Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Greg Anderson Grayson Cox Nadia Barrera-Ramirez Patrick Howard Danielle Skidmore Alberta Phillips Ex-Officio Members in Attendance: Jessica Cohen Ex-Officio Members in Attendance Remotely: Candace Hunter PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1 Approve the minutes of the Planning Commission regular meeting on June 11, 2024. The motion to approve Staff’s postponement request to July 9, 2024, was approved on the consent agenda on Commissioner Johnson’s motion, Commissioner Maxwell’s second on a 7-0 vote. Commissioner Cox and Commissioner Phillips were off the dais. Chair Hempel, Vice Chair Azhar, and Commissioners Haynes and Mushtaler 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; Crestview/Wooten Combined Neighborhood Plan 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 Neighborhood’s postponement request to August 13, 2024 was approved on the consent agenda on Commissioner Johnson’s motion, Commissioner Maxwell’s second, on a 7-0 vote. Commissioner Cox and Commissioner Phillips were off the dais. Chair Hempel, Vice Chair Azhar, and Commissioners Haynes and Mushtaler 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; Crestview/Wooten Neighborhood Plan 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 1. 2 Location: The motion to approve the Neighborhood’s postponement request to August 13, 2024 …
PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES TUESDAY, MAY 28, 2024 The Planning Commission convened in a regular meeting Tuesday, May 28, 2024, at Austin City Hall, Council Chambers, Room 1001 301 W. Second Street, Austin, TX. Chair Hempel called the Commission Meeting to order at 6:07 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Greg Anderson, Awais Azhar, Adam Haynes, Claire Hempel, Felicity Maxwell, Danielle Skidmore, Alice Woods Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Nadia Barrera-Rameriz, Grayson Fox, Jennifer Mushtaler, Ryan Johnson Commissioners absent: Patrick Howard, Alberta Phillips Ex-Officio Members Present: Jessica Cohen – Chair of Board of Adjustment 2 vacancies on the dais. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION The first four (4) speakers signed up prior to the speaker registration deadline will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES None 1. Approve the minutes of May 14, 2024. The minutes from the Regular meeting of the Planning Commission on May 14, 2024, were approved on the consent agenda on Commissioner Maxwell’s motion, Commissioner Woods’ second, on a 10-0 vote. Commissioner Cox was off the dais. Commissioners Howard and Phillips were absent. 2. Plan Amendment: NPA-2023-0023.03.SH - 6304 Manor Road; District 4 6304 Manor Road, Little Walnut Creek Watershed, University Hills/Windsor Park Combined (Windsor Park) NP Area Location: Owner/Applicant: Anmol Mehra Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: Drenner Group, PC (Leah M. Bojo, AICP) Single Family to Mixed Use land use Recommended Maureen Meredith, 512-974-2695, maureen.meredith@austintexas.gov Planning Department A motion to approve staff’s recommendation of Mixed use land use for NPA-2023- 0023.03.SH - 6304 Manor Road, located at 6304 Manor Road was approved on the consent agenda on Commissioner Maxwell’s motion, Commissioner Woods’ second, on a 10-0 vote. Commissioner Cox was off the dais. Commissioners Howard and Phillips were absent. 3. Rezoning: Location: C14-2024-0012.SH - 6304 Manor Road; District 4 6304 Manor Road, Little Walnut Creek Watershed, 6304 Manor Road, Little Walnut Creek Watershed, University Hills/Windsor Park Combined (Windsor Park) NP Area Owner/Applicant: Anmol Mehra Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: Drenner Group, PC (Leah Bojo) SF-3-NP to LR-MU-V-CO-NP Recommended Jonathan Tomko, (512) 974-1057, jonathan.tomko@austintexas.gov Planning Department A motion to approve staff’s recommendation of LR-MU-V-CO-NP for C14-2024-0012.SH - 6304 Manor Road, located at 6304 Manor Road was approved on the consent agenda on Commissioner Maxwell’s motion, Commissioner Woods’ second, on a 10-0 vote. Commissioner Cox was off the dais. Commissioners Howard and Phillips were absent. 4. Plan Amendment: NPA-2023-0010.02 …
Planning Commission: June 11, 2024 NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN AMENDMENT REVIEW SHEET DATE FILED: July 26, 2022 NEIGHORHOOD PLAN: Montopolis CASE#: NPA-2022-0005.01 PROJECT NAME: Vargas Mixed Use PC DATE: June 11, 2024 May 28, 2024 April 11, 2023 March 28, 2023 March 14, 2023 February 28, 2023 January 10, 2023 ADDRESS/ES: 400 Vargas Road and 6520 Lynch Lane DISTRICT AREA: 3 SITE AREA: 4.3 acres OWNER/APPLICANT: Vargas Properties I LTD and Jayco Holdings ILTD AGENT: Thrower Design, LLC (Ron Thrower and Victoria Haase) CASE MANAGER: Maureen Meredith STAFF EMAIL: Meredith.Meredith@austintexas.gov TYPE OF AMENDMENT: Change in Future Land Use Designation PHONE: (512) 974-2695 From: Commercial Base District Zoning Change To: Mixed Use Related Zoning Case: C14-2022-0005.01 To: CS-DB90-NP and LR-DB90-NP (as amended) From: GR-NP and LR-NP NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN ADOPTION DATE: September 27, 2001 CITY COUNCIL DATES: July 20, 2023 September 14, 2023 October 19, 2023 November 30, 2023 January 18, 2024 February 29, 2024 April 4, 2024 Planning Commission: June 11, 2024 ACTION: Postponed to September 14, 2023 at the request of the Applicant [Qadri – 1st; Ellis – 2nd] Vote: 10-0 [Fuentes off the dais]. ACTION: The public hearing was conducted and a motion to close the public hearing and approve the ordinance on first reading only was approved on Council Member Ryan Alter’s motion, Council Member Kelly’s second on a 7-0 vote. Mayor Pro Tem Ellis was off the dais. Council Members Alison Alter, Harper-Madison, and Pool were absent ACTION: A motion to approve the ordinance on second reading only was approved on Mayor Pro Tem Ellis' motion, Council Member Pool's second on a 10-0 vote. Council Member Harper-Madison was absent. ACTION: Postponed to January 18, 2024 at the request of the applicant. [N. Harper- Madison – 1st; P. Ellis – 2nd] Vote: 10-0 [R. Alter absent]. ACTION: Postponed to February 29, 2024 at the request of the applicant. [Z. Qadri – 1st; P. Ellis 2nd] Vote: 11-0. ACTION: Postponed to April 4, 2024 at the request of the applicant. ACTION: Approved Applicant’s request for an indefinite postponement. [Z. Qadri – 1st; N. Harper-Madison – 2nd] Vote: 10-0 [A. Alter off the dais]. 2 Planning Commission: June 11, 2024 PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: June 11, 2024 – May 28, 2024 – Postponed to June 11, 2024 on the consent agenda at the request of the Applicant. NOTE: The applicant amended their zoning application to CS-DB90-NP and LR-DB90- NP which requires the zoning …
Planning Commission: June 11, 2024 NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN AMENDMENT REVIEW SHEET NEIGHORHOOD PLAN: East Cesar Chavez Neighborhood Plan and Plaza Saltillo (TOD) Station Area Plan DATE FILED: July 14, 2023 NPA-2023-0002.02 CASE#: PROJECT NAME: 1307 and 1309 E. 4th Street PC DATE: May 28, 2024 ADDRESS/ES: 1307 and 1309 E. 4th Street DISTRICT AREA: 3 SITE AREA: 0.29 acres OWNER/APPLICANT: 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 JLCC Interests, LLC PHONE: (512) 974-2695 From: Specific Regulating District To: Specific Regulating District To amend specified properties within the East César Chávez (ECC) neighborhood plan and the Land Use and Design Concept Plan map(s) in the Plaza Saltillo TOD Station Area Plan from Live/Work Flex to TOD Mixed Use. The existing land use on the future land use map (FLUM) is Specific Regulating District. There is no proposed change to the future land use map. Base District Zoning Change Related Zoning Case: C14-2023-0153 From: TOD-NP (live/work flex subdistrict) To: TOD-NP (TOD mixed-use subdistrict) NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN ADOPTION DATE: East Cesar Chavez Neighborhood Plan adopted May 13, 1999. Plaza Saltillo (TOD) Station Area Plan adopted December 11, 2008 Planning Commission: June 11, 2024 ACTION: CITY COUNCIL DATE: TBD PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: June 11, 2024 – (action pending) May 28, 2024 – Postponed to June 11, 2024 on the consent agenda at the request of the Neighborhood. [F. Maxwell – 1st; A. Woods – 2nd] Vote: 10-0 [G. Cox off the dais. P. Howard and A. Phillips absent]. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff supports the applicant’s request to change the Land Use and Design Concept map from Live/Work Flex to TOD Mixed Use. BASIS FOR STAFF’S RECOMMENDATION: The applicant is proposing to amend the Land Use and Design Concept Plan map(s) in the Plaza Saltillo TOD Station Area Plan from Live/Work Flex to TOD Mixed Use so the project can participate in the Density Plus Height Bonus Program. This program will require the proposed multifamily development to reserve a minimum of 15% of the entire square footage as affordable, on-site units for those earning no more than 50% Medium Family Income (MFI). The current designation as Live/Work Flex does not allow the property to participate in this program. Staff supports the applicant’s request because of the property is located 0.2 miles from the Plaza Saltillo Station where increased density can be …
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET CASE: C14-2023-0153 DISTRICT: 3 ADDRESS: 1307 and 1309 East 4th Street ZONING FROM: TOD-NP (Live/Work Subdistrict) TO: TOD-NP (TOD Mixed Use Subdistrict) SITE AREA: approximately 0.29 acres (approximately 12,632 square feet) PROPERTY OWNER: JLCC Interests, 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). See the basis of recommendation section below for more information. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: May 28, 2024: Neighborhood postponement request granted to June 11, 2024. June 11. 2024: Case is scheduled to be heard by Planning Commission. CITY COUNCIL ACTION: TBD ORDINANCE NUMBER: N/A ISSUES: N/A CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: The subject tract is currently Office/Retail/Commercial built in approximately 1920 and 1947. To the north of the subject tract (across East 4th Street) is undeveloped land and a nightclub/bar (the historic Scoot Inn) built in approximately 1912, approximately 2,700 square feet east of the tract is a single-family home built in approximately 1909, of approximately 1,100 square feet. To the south of the subject tract are two newer duplexes and to the west of the subject tract is a single- family home built in approximately 1908, approximately 800 square feet. The subject tract is less than 500 feet from the Plaza Saltillo Red Line Station. The property currently contains zero dwelling units per acre. Target residential densities to support robust fixed-route or dedicated transit in an urban center are within the range of 75 to 150 dwelling units per acre within ½ mile radius of the station area. Without an increase in density, and additional more intense mixed-use development as parcels redevelop within the station area, the CapMetro Red Line and associated connecting bus service may under-perform. C14-2023-0153 2 A review of the subdistrict map within the regulating plan indicated a substantial amount of property zoned TOD Mixed Use Subdistrict on the north side of the station area, much further away from the station area. The TOD Mixed Use Subdistrict is found more than 3 times as far away from the station as the subject tract. This distribution is not uniform and there is not a compelling reason to maintain this distribution given its proximity to the station. BASIS OF RECOMMENDATION: The proposed zoning should be consistent with the purpose statement of the district sought. Areas zoned (TOD-NP) TOD Mixed …
Planning Commission: June 11, 2024 NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN AMENDMENT REVIEW SHEET DATE FILED: March 13, 2024 1408, 1500 and 1510 W. Stassney Lane NEIGHORHOOD PLAN: South Austin Combined (South Menchaca) CASE#: NPA-2024-0030.01 PROJECT NAME: 1500 W. Stassney Lane PC DATE: June 11, 2024 ADDRESS/ES: DISTRICT AREA: 2 SITE AREA: 2.16 acres OWNER/APPLICANT: Stassney Land Partners, LP 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 From: Neighborhood Node Base District Zoning Change Related Zoning Case: C14-2024-0033 From: CS-V-NP, LR-NP, GR-V-NP, and MF-3-NP To: CS-MU-V-DB90-NP NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN ADOPTION DATE: November 6, 2014 CITY COUNCIL DATE: TBD PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: June 11, 2024 – (action pending) ACTION: PHONE: (512) 974-2695 To: Mixed Use Activity HUB/Corridor Planning Commission: June 11, 2024 STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Recommended or the applicant’s request for Mixed Use Activity HUB/Corridor. BASIS FOR STAFF’S RECOMMENDATION: Staff supports the applicant’s request for Mixed Use Activity HUB/Corridor because the applicant proposes a mixed use development with 187 rental units, with 3,400 square feet of ground floor commercial uses. West Stassney Lane is an Activity Corridor as identified on the Imagine Austin Growth Concept Map where mixed use developments are appropriate. The proposed development will provide housing options for the City and the planning area to meet the Austin Strategic Housing Goals. The South Austin combined Neighborhood Plan states that Mixed Use Activity/HUBS are located at major intersections and along arterial roadways. Planning Commission: June 11, 2024 LAND USE DESCRIPTIONS: EXISTING LAND USE: Neighborhood Node - Neighborhood Node districts contain restaurants, shops, offices, and multi- family housing. The form of these areas is similar to Neighborhood Transition districts but with more commercial activity. Neighborhood Nodes have a similar mix of uses as Mixed Use Hubs, but primarily serve residents in the neighborhood. Building heights range from one to two stories (although many locations are zoned for greater height). PROPOSED LAND USE: Mixed Use Activity HUB/Corridor - Located at the intersections of major roadways and along arterial roadways, Mixed-Use Activity Hubs/Corridors are the most urban areas of the neighborhood and serve the surrounding neighborhoods and the broader community. They consist of a mix of services and housing types at a more intensive scale than a Neighborhood Node. Yes Yes Imagine Austin Decision Guidelines Complete Community Measures Imagine Austin Growth Concept Map: Located within or adjacent to an Imagine Austin Activity Center, …
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET CASE: C14-2024-0033 – 1500 W Stassney Lane ADDRESS: 1408, 1500 & 1510 West Stassney Lane ZONING FROM: CS-V-NP, LR-NP, GR-V-NP, MF-3-NP DISTRICT: 2 TO: CS-MU-V-DB90-NP SITE AREA: 2.163 acres PROPERTY OWNER: Stassney Land Partners LP (Max Ginsburg) AGENT: Drenner Group (Leah Bojo) CASE MANAGER: Marcelle Boudreaux (512-974-8094, marcelle.boudreaux@austintexas.gov) STAFF RECOMMENDATION: The Staff recommendation is to grant general commercial services – mixed use - vertical mixed use building – density bonus 90 - neighborhood plan (CS-MU-V-DB90- NP) combining district zoning. For a summary of the basis of Staff’s recommendation, please see pages 2 – 4. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: June 11, 2024: CITY COUNCIL ACTION: July 18, 2024 ORDINANCE NUMBER: ISSUES: In December 2023, Ordinance No. 20220609-080, Ordinance No. 20221201-056 and Ordinance No. 20221201-055 were invalidated. On March 11, 2024, Ordinance No. 20240229-073, was enacted to create the “DB90” combining district, which amended City Code Title 25 (Land Development) to create a new zoning district for a density bonus program that grants 30 feet in height above the base zone, to a maximum of 90 feet, and modifies site development regulations including compatibility standards. Subsequently, the C14-2024-0033 Page 2 applicant submitted a rezoning application to request the -DB90 combining district, in order for the City to continue review of site plan. The property is located within the South Austin Combined Neighborhood Plan Area (South Manchaca), and the current FLUM (Future Land Use Map) designation is Neighborhood Node. A Neighborhood Plan Amendment (NPA) is on file with a request to change FLUM to Mixed Use Activity Hub/Corridor and is proposed to be heard at the June 11, 2024 Planning Commission. CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: The subject rezoning area consists of 2.163 acres and is located on the north side of West Stassney Lane, between Union Pacific Railroad right of way and Radam Circle, within the South Austin Combined Neighborhood Plan area, specifically South Manchaca. The property is currently developed with Limited warehousing and distribution use, and a childcare service use (CS-V-NP, LR-NP, GR-V-NP, MF-3-NP). To the north are single family residences (MF-2-NP). Across from the site to the south, with frontage on West Stassney Lane is Austin Oaks Hospital site (PUD-NP). With frontage on West Stassney Lane, west of the site are Food preparation and Personal improvement services uses (GR-V-NP), and to the east is Financial service use (CS-V-NP). Please refer to Exhibits A (Zoning Map), A-1 (Aerial …
Planning Commission: June 11, 2024 NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN AMENDMENT REVIEW SHEET DATE FILED: February 24, 2023 NEIGHORHOOD PLAN: Bouldin Creek CASE#: NPA-2023-0013.01 PROJECT NAME: 200 W. Mary PC DATE: June 11, 2024 May 28, 2024 December 12, 2023 November 14, 2023 September 26, 2023 August 8, 2023 ADDRESS/ES: DISTRICT AREA: 9 SITE AREA: 0.1585 acres (6,904.43 sq. ft.) OWNER/APPLICANT: Herb Bar Soco, LLC AGENT: Husch Blackwell, LLP (Nikelle Meade) CASE MANAGER: Maureen Meredith STAFF EMAIL: Maureen.Meredith@austintexas.gov TYPE OF AMENDMENT: Change in Future Land Use Designation 200 and 204 W. Mary Street PHONE: (512) 974-2695 From: Single Family Base District Zoning Change To: Mixed Use Related Zoning Case: C14-2023-0021 From: SF-3-NP To: GR-MU-NP (as amended) NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN ADOPTION DATE: May 23, 2002 CITY COUNCIL DATE: TBD ACTION: Planning Commission: June 11, 2024 PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: June 11, 2024– (Action pending) May 28, 2024 – Postponed to June 11, 2024 on the consent agenda at the request of staff. [F. Maxwell – 1st; A. Woods – 2nd] Vote: 10-0 [G. Cox off the dais. P. Howard and A. Phillips absent]. December 12, 2023 – Postponed Indefinitely on the consent agenda at the request of the Applicant. [F. Maxwell – 1st; A. Azhar – 2nd]. Vote: 11-0 [N. Barrera – Ramirez and P. Howard absent]. November 14, 2023 – Postponed to December 12, 2023 on the consent agenda at the request of the Applicant. [A. Azhar – 1st; F. Maxwell – 2nd] Vote: 12-0 [N. Barrera-Ramirez off the dais]. September 26, 2023 – Postponed to November 14, 2023 on the consent agenda at the request of Staff. [A. Azhar – 1st; F. Maxwell – 2nd] Vote: 10-0 [C. Hempel, P. Howard and J. Mushtaler absent. One vacancy on the dais]. August 8, 2023 – Postponed to September 26, 2023 on the consent agenda at the request of Staff. [A. Azhar – 1st; F. Maxwell – 2nd] Vote: 10-0 [T. Shaw and J. Mushtaler absent. One vacancy on the dais]. STAFF RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends an alternate land use of Neighborhood Mixed Use to be consistent with the Zoning Staff recommendation of LR-MU-NP. BASIS FOR STAFF’S RECOMMENDATION: Staff does not support the applicant’s request for Mixed Use land use, but instead supports Neighborhood Mixed Use, which is more compatible being adjacent to low-density residential development to the north, south, east, and west and is consistent with the zoning recommendation of LR-MU-NP. The property is 0.1586 acres …
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET DISTRICT: 9 TO: GR-MU-NP (as amended) CASE: C14-2023-0021 (200 W. Mary) ADDRESS: 200 and 204 West Mary Street ZONING FROM: SF-3-NP SITE AREA: approximately 0.1585 acres (approximately 6,904 square feet) PROPERTY OWNER: Herb Bar Soco, LLC AGENT: Husch Blackwell, LLP (Nikelle Meade) CASE MANAGER: Jonathan Tomko (512) 974-1057, jonathan.tomko@austintexas.gov STAFF RECOMMEDATION: Staff does not recommend granting community commercial-mixed use-neighborhood plan (GR-MU-NP) combining district zoning and offers the alternative recommendation of neighborhood commercial-mixed use-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (LR- MU-CO-NP) combining district zoning. The conditional overlay would prohibit financial services, off-site accessory parking, pedicab storage and dispatch, pet services, printing and publishing, professional office, service station, theater, college and university facilities. See the basis of recommendation section below for more information. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: June 11, 2024: Case is scheduled to be heard by Planning Commission. CITY COUNCIL ACTION: TBD ORDINANCE NUMBER: N/A ISSUES: Applicant will need to coordinate with the Texas Historical Commission (THC) to determine what kind of work can be done to the building. The Stanley House is on the lot immediately to the west, but it is unclear how far the THC designation boundary extends. Any major work would need to also go through the Landmark Commission if it involves demolition because the main building at 200 West Mary Street was noted as a high priority building in one of the City’s historic surveys. It is possible that the Commission would initiate historic zoning if it is eligible and if the proposed work endangers the building’s ability to convey its significance. The building at 204 West Mary Street is a low priority building. Although the property is zoned as residential, the property has operated as the Herb Bar, a commercial use, since 1986. Prior to 1986, there is also evidence of a retail/food sales use on C14-2023-0021 2 the property since the early 1900’s when it operated as a general store providing groceries to the neighborhood. In 2018, an Amnesty Certificate of Occupancy was issued for the existing retail/food sales uses. CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: The property in question is currently the Herb Bar that sells herbal products in an approximately 720 square foot building built in approximately 1925. The approximately 1,249 square foot building at 204 West Mary Street was built in approximately 1935 contains Massage Master, a personal service use. To the north is a single-family dwelling built in approximately 1994, approximately …
City of Austin Planning Department 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Drive, Austin, TX 78752 P.O. Box 1088, Austin, TX 78767 -1088 (512) 974-2000 ♦ h ttp s:/ / w w w.a u st in tex a s .g ov / d epa r tm e n t/ plan n in g - de part men t MEMORANDUM TO: FROM: DATE: RE: Claire Hempel, Chair & Planning Commission Members Maureen Meredith, Senior Planner, Long-Range Planning Division Sherri Sirwaitis, Principal Planner, Current Planning Division June 5, 2024 NPA-2024-0024.01 & C14-2024-0005_2700 and 2700 ½ Gracy Farms Lane North Burnet/Gateway Planning Area Staff requests a postponement of the above-referenced cases from the June 11, 2024 Planning Commission hearing to the June 25, 2024 hearing date to allow additional time to review the applications. The postponement request was made in a timely manner and meets the Planning Commission’s policy. Attachments: Plan Amendment Map Zoning Map The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and will provide reasonable modifications and equal access to communications upon request. The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and will provide reasonable modifications and equal access to communications upon request. The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and will provide reasonable modifications and equal access to communications upon request.
Planning Commission: June 11, 2024 , NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN AMENDMENT REVIEW SHEET DATE FILED: August 2, 2023 January 9, 2024 6605 Regiene road NEIGHORHOOD PLAN: East MLK Combined (MLK-183) CASE#: NPA-2023-0015.03 PROJECT NAME: 6605 Regiene Road PC DATE: June 11, 2024 ADDRESS/ES: DISTRICT AREA: 1 SITE AREA: 0.56 acres OWNER/APPLICANT: Regiene Holdings, 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 From: Industry Base District Zoning Change To: Major Planned Development Related Zoning Case:C14-2024-0021 From: LI-CO-NP To: LI-PDA-NP NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN ADOPTION DATE: November 7, 2002 CITY COUNCIL DATE: TBD PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: June 11, 2024 – (action pending) ACTION: PHONE: (512) 974-2695 Planning Commission: June 11, 2024 January 9, 2024 – Indefinitely postponed at the request of the Applicant on the consent agenda. [F. Maxwell – 1st; A. Azhar – 2nd] Vote: 10-0 [G. Anderson and A. Woods absent. One vacancy on the dais]. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Recommended for applicant’s request for Major Planned Development land use. BASIS FOR STAFF’S RECOMMENDATION: Staff supports the applicants request for Major Planned Development because this 0.56-acre tract is proposed to be included in previously approved planned amendment and zoning cases to be combined for a proposed 21-acre mixed use development. The development is proposed to include clean industrial creative and maker spaces, retail, office, restaurant, and multifamily uses. This area was once proposed for industrial uses but has transitioned over the years to include a mix of uses that will provide services and additional housing for the east side of City. To the south of the property is an opportunity to potentially connect to a future Capital Metro Green Line train station and the opportunity to create a trail connecting to the Southern Walnut Creek Greenbelt. Sections from the East MLK Combined Neighborhood Plan that staff believes supports the applicant’s request. Goal One: Preserve established residential areas and improve opportunities for home ownership by promoting the rehabilitation of existing housing and new, infill housing compatible with the existing style of this neighborhood. Objective 1.2: Promote new infill housing in appropriate locations. Goal Two: Promote a mix of land uses that respect and enhance the existing neighborhood and address compatibility between residential, commercial, and industrial uses. Objective 2.2: Reduce the impact of commercial and industrial uses on residential areas. Goal Three: Preserve existing small businesses and encourage new neighborhood-serving commercial …
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET CASE: C14-2024-0021 (6605 Regiene Road) DISTRICT: 1 ADDRESS: 6605 Regiene Road ZONING FROM: LI-CO-NP TO: LI-PDA-NP SITE AREA: approximately 0.56 acres (approximately 24,393 square feet) PROPERTY OWNER: Regiene Holdings, LLC AGENT: Drenner Group, PC (Leah M. Bojo, AICP) CASE MANAGER: Jonathan Tomko (512) 974-1057, jonathan.tomko@austintexas.gov STAFF RECOMMEDATION: Staff recommends granting limited industrial services-planned development area- neighborhood plan (LI-PDA-NP) combining district zoning. The existing conditional overlay that limited daily vehicle trips to no more than 2,000 per day is recommended for removal. However, TPW recommends a Restrictive Covenant tying this site to the TIA for C14-2020-0150. See the basis of recommendation section below for more information. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: June 11, 2024: Case is scheduled to be heard by the Planning Commission. CITY COUNCIL ACTION: TBD ORDINANCE NUMBER: N/A ISSUES: N/A CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: The subject property is located east of Ed Bluestein Boulevard and north of the proposed Capital Metro Green Line rail right of way. Properties surrounding the subject tract on all sides have recently been rezoned LI-PDA-NP, please see the area case histories section below. The applicant has stated their intent to combine the tracts as one cohesive development, a collective 21-acre mixed use development with clean industrial creative and maker spaces, retail, office, restaurant, and multifamily uses. The site development standards are identical to the development standards already approved with the previous cases; however, the applicant has removed their previous modification requests related to the City’s parking requirements so that the development standards are more in line with the City’s present Code. C14-2024-0021 2 Staff supports this request as it is in line with other rezonings to LI-PDA-NP surrounding the subject tract and would enable the owner to combine the tracts into one cohesive development with standard site development regulations, authorized uses, and prohibited uses. Existing Zoning A conditional overlay was applied through Ordinance No. 20060727-114 that would limit daily vehicle trips to no more than 2,000 per day. This conditional overlay is recommended for removal. Proposed Zoning Section 1. Applicable Site Development Regulations Except as specifically modified below, the property may be developed and used in accordance with the regulations established for the Limited Industrial Services (LI) base district and other applicable requirements of the City Code. The following development standards are modified for all development across the site: Max. Height: 275’ Max. FAR: 2:1 Min. Setbacks: Front Yard: 0 …
City of Austin Planning Department 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Drive, Austin, TX 78752 P.O. Box 1088, Austin, TX 78767 -1088 (512) 974-2000 ♦ h ttp s:/ / w w w.a u st in tex a s .g ov / d epa r tm e n t/ plan n in g - de part men t MEMORANDUM TO: FROM: DATE: RE: Claire Hempel, Chair & Planning Commission Members Maureen Meredith, Senior Planner, Long-Range Planning Division Planning Department June 4, 2024 NPA-2023-0002.01_Christ Church Planning 1001, 1005, 1010 E. 2nd Street; 206, 112 Medina Street and 105 San Marcos Street East Cesar Chavez Neighborhood Planning Area Staff requests a postponement of the above-referenced case from the June 11, 2024, Planning Commission hearing to the June 25, 2024 hearing date to allow more time to review the application. The postponement request was made in a timely manner and meets the Planning Commission’s policy. Attachment: Plan Amendment Map The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and will provide reasonable modifications and equal access to communications upon request. The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and will provide reasonable modifications and equal access to communications upon request.
City of Austin Planning Department Permitting and Development Center 6310 Wilhelmina Delco P.O. Box 1088, Austin, TX 78767 -1088 (512) 974-2000 ♦ h ttp s:/ / w ww .a u stin t ex a s.g ov / d ep a rt m en t/ p l an n in g- d ep a rtm en t MEMORANDUM TO: FROM: DATE: RE: Claire Hempel, Chair & Planning Commission Members Maureen Meredith, Senior Planner, Long-Range Planning Division Planning Department June 4, 2024 NPA-2023-0010.02_109, 111, 113 Mildred Street and 2305, 2307 E. 2nd Street (Unit A), 2307 E. 2nd Street (Unit B), 2311 E. 2nd Street East 2nd Street – 2300 Block Holly Neighborhood Planning Area Staff requests a postponement of the above-referenced case from the June 11, 2024 Planning Commission hearing to the July 23, 2024 hearing date to allow additional time to review the application. The postponement request was made in a timely manner and meets the Planning Commission’s policy. Attachment: Plan Amendment Map The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and will provide reasonable modifications and equal access to communications upon request. The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and will provide reasonable modifications and equal access to communications upon request.
