1. 2. APARTMENT INTERIOR 1. CEILING FAILURE HAS ALLOWED DEBRIS AND DIRT TO COLLECT INSIDE THE APARTMENT. THE WOODEN FLOOR IS CRACKING AND DETERIORATING FROM WATER DAMAGE. 2. THE WOODEN FLOOR IS FALLING APART AND SEPERATING FROM THE WALL. J U N E 2 8 , 2 0 2 2 1 5 2 0 0 2 S C E N I C D R I V E R E S I D E N C E Guest House - Interior 3. 1. 2. APARTMENT INTERIOR 1. WATER IS LEAKING THROUGH THE RETAINING WALL AND INTO THE APARTMENT. WATER CAN ACTIVELY BE SEEN DRIPPING DOWN THE ROCK WALL. 2. IN ORDER TO HOLD UP THE SECOND FLOOR, RAILWAY TIES ARE USED AS STEEL BEAMS. 3. WATER IS DRIPPING DOWN THE ROCK AND FINDS ITS WAY TO THE STRUCTURE’S CONCRETE BASE. J U N E 2 8 , 2 0 2 2 1 6 2 0 0 2 S C E N I C D R I V E R E S I D E N C E Guest House - Interior T w o S t o r y H o u s e J U N E 2 8 , 2 0 2 2 1 8 2 0 0 2 S C E N I C D R I V E R E S I D E N C E Site Diagram TWO STORY HOUSE EXTERIOR 1. THERE IS A CRACK THAT STARTS AT THE ROOF, GOES THROUGH THE STUCCO SECOND FLOOR, AND CONTINUES THROUGH THE STONE WALL TO THE GROUND. IT HAS BEEN FILLED AND COVERED WITH PLASTER. THE BOTTOM OF THE STONE WALL SHOWS WATER DAMAGE. 1. J U N E 2 8 , 2 0 2 2 1 9 2 0 0 2 S C E N I C D R I V E R E S I D E N C E Two Story House - Exterior 1. 2. TWO STORY HOUSE EXTERIOR 1. THERE IS A CRACK THAT STARTS AT THE STUCCO SECOND FLOOR WALL AND RUNS DOWN FROM THERE. 2. THE CRACK CONTINUES THROUGH THE ROCK FIRST FLOOR WALL. THE WATER DAMAGED STONE CAN BE SEEN AT THE BOTTOM OF THE WALL. J U N E 2 8 , 2 0 2 2 2 0 2 0 0 2 S C E N I C D R I V E R E S I …
2002 Scenic’s landscaping is NOT historic. It largely consists of common yard amenities laid out in a functional manner. 2002 Scenic’s landscaping is NOT historic. It largely consists of common yard amenities laid out in a functional manner. Subject Area Precedent (McMath) 2002 Scenic Who What Where Historic Association — Integrated Site Features Common Yard Amenities Intentional Functional How Distinct and Unique Style Unverified “Urnite” Claims 2002 Scenic’s landscape features are not historic. It largely consists of common yard amenities laid out in a functional manner. Subject Area Precedent (McMath) 2002 Scenic Who What Where How ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ X X X X 2002 Scenic’s landscape features are not historic. It largely consists of common yard amenities laid out in a functional manner. to have appears property “The a significant and unique designed landscape with aesthetic and historical value. Some landscape features, including the arched bridge and bench, appear to incorporate is Delisle’s Urnite material. This material rare today. Additionally, the landscape designed by Delisle specifically relates to his architectural vision for the house, with meandering walks, an expansive lawn, and an early swimming pool built into the hillside topography to provide a river view.” Staff Report’s Landscaping Rationale Relies on Three Claims: 1. 2. That Delisle designed the landscaping – UNVERIFIED That the landscaping features Urnite – UNVERIFIED 3. That the landscaping has significant and unique value. Urnite • “Urnite” is NOT historic. It was a short-lived and failed business venture. • Delisle is NOT historic. HLC chose not to invoke the Historic Association criterion. • Delisle’s connection to “Urnite” is tenuous. He was just one of “the men who owned stock.” r a e Y r e P e t i n r U t u o b A s e l c i t r A e u q n U i l a t o T We reviewed every newspaper archive reference available related to “urnite.” r a e Y r e P e t i n r U t u o b A s e l c i t r A e u q n U i l a t o T There were four unique articles about “urnite” in 1927, the year the Urnite Manufacturing Company was founded. r a e Y r e P e t i n r U t u o b A s e l c i t r …
MEMORANDUM ************************************************************************ TO: Planning Commission Members FROM: Sherri Sirwaitis Housing and Planning Department DATE: September 21, 2022 RE: ************************************************************************ The staff would like to request an indefinite postponement of the above mentioned case. The staff is asking for this postponement to complete our review of this PUD rezoning request. The postponement request was made in a timely manner and meets the Planning Commission’s policy. C814-2021-0175 (614 S. 1st Street PUD) Postponement Request 1 of 114
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET DISTRICT: 9 Parcel A Amendment CASE: C814-06-0175.03 – East Avenue PUD, ZONING FROM / TO: PUD-NP, to change conditions of zoning ADDRESSES: 1012, 1012 1/2, 1016, 1018, 1018 1/2 Concordia Avenue; 3500, 3500 1/2, 3502, 3506, 3508 1/2 North IH 35 Service Road Southbound SITE AREA: 1.13 acres PROPERTY OWNER: Westheimer Retail Center Ltd (David Foor) AGENT: Drenner Group, PC (Leah Bojo) CASE MANAGER: Wendy Rhoades (512-974-7719, wendy.rhoades@austintexas.gov) STAFF RECOMMENDATION: The Staff recommendation is to grant a third amendment to planned unit development – neighborhood plan (PUD-NP) combining district zoning, as shown in in Exhibit B-1, the proposed revised ordinance. For a summary of the basis of Staff’s recommendation, please see pages 3 and 4. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: September 27, 2022: May 24, 2022: APPROVED AN INDEFINITE POSTPONEMENT REQUEST BY STAFF [R. SCHNEIDER; J. THOMPSON – 2ND] (9-0) C. HEMPEL, Y. FLORES, J. MUSHTALER, J. SHEIH – ABSENT December 14, 2021: APPROVED AN INDEFINITE POSTPONEMENT REQUEST BY STAFF [A. AZHAR; R. SCHNEIDER – 2ND] (11-0) P. HOWARD – OFF THE DAIS; J. SHIEH – ABSENT CITY COUNCIL ACTION: October 27, 2022: ORDINANCE NUMBER: ISSUES: The proposed project will comply with the existing private Restrictive Covenant with Hancock that requires on-site affordable housing at rates of 5% at 135% MFI and an additional 5% at 150% MFI. 1 of 5315 C814-06-0175.03 Page 2 CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: The East Avenue PUD is located in central Austin at the northwest corner of Concordia Avenue and the southbound IH 35 frontage lanes. There are commercial uses near the intersection of IH 35 frontage road / East 38th Street to the north (CS-MU-NP), a new mixed use development construction at the southwest corner of the IH 35 frontage road / Concordia Avenue intersection within the East Avenue PUD area (PUD-NP), and two- and three-story multifamily residential buildings along Concordia Avenue and Harmon Avenue, and one single family residence to the west (PUD-NP; CS-MU-NP). There are single family residences and two-family residences on the west side of Harmon Avenue (SF-3-CO-NP). Please refer to Exhibits A and A-1 – Zoning Map and Aerial Exhibit. The approved Land Use Plan consists of an Internal Street or Driveway and Block Plan, a Maximum Building Area and Height Zones for each block, Ground Floor Pedestrian- Oriented Use Frontages, and Internal Street or Driveway sections, including an Alternative section. The subject property is identified as Parcel A …
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET DISTRICT: 3 TO: CS-MU-V-NP CASE: C14-2021-0190 3020 E. Cesar Chavez ZONING FROM: CS-MU-CO-NP ADDRESS: 3020 East Cesar Chavez Street SITE AREA: 2.35 acres PROPERTY OWNER: Eastside Partners LLC CASE MANAGER: Heather Chaffin (512-974-2122, heather.chaffin@austintexas.gov) STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff supports the Applicant’s request of CS-MU-V-NP, with the condition listed below, making the recommendation CS-MU-V-CO-NP. AGENT: Drenner Group PC (Leah Bojo) 1. The following land uses shall be prohibited: Adult oriented businesses, Automotive repair services, Automotive washing ( of any type), Automotive rentals, Automotive sales, Campground, Convenience storage, Equipment sales, Laundry services, Residential treatment, Equipment repair services, Kennels, Pawn shop services, and Vehicle storage. 2. The following land uses shall be conditional: Commercial off-street parking, Limited warehousing and distribution, Custom manufacturing, Service station, Transportation terminal, and Drive-in service as an accessory use to commercial uses. For a summary of the basis of staff’s recommendation, see case manager comments on page 2. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: September 27, 2022: March 8, 2022: To grant indefinite postponement as requested by Applicant, on consent. February 22, 2022: To grant postponement to March 8, 2022 as requested by Staff, on consent. CITY COUNCIL ACTION: October 27, 2022: ORDINANCE NUMBER: 1 of 916 C14-2021-0190 2 ISSUES: The conditional and prohibited land uses included in the Staff Recommendation are being carried over from the current CS-MU-CO-NP zoning on the site. The Applicant has agreed to these conditional and prohibited land uses. CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: The subject property is located on the north side of Cesar Chavez Street, between Linden Street and Tillery Street. The CS-MU-CO-NP property is currently developed with office land uses. Immediately east of the rezoning tract is a convenience store/service station, also zoned CS-MU-CO-NP. Across Linden Street to the west are properties zoned CS-MU-CO- NP and GR-MU-NP that are developed with office and restaurant land uses. Across East 2nd Street to the north are single family residences zoned SF-3-NP. Across East Cesar Chavez to the south are properties zoned CS-MU-CO-NP, GR-MU-CO-NP and SF-3-NP. These properties include a lumber yard, limited retail, and undeveloped land. Please see Exhibits A and B- Zoning Map and Aerial Exhibit. Staff supports the rezoning request with the addition of conditional and prohibited land uses. The property is served by Capital Metro bus routes 17 and 4, providing convenient transit opportunities. The addition of V/VMU will allow changes to site development standards for redevelopment that includes onsite …
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET DISTRICT: 3 AGENT: Drenner Group, PC (Amanda Swor) CASE: C14-2022-0001 2409 Town Lake Circle ZONING FROM: East Riverside Corridor (ERC) district - Neighborhood Mixed Use (NMU) subdistrict ZONING TO: East Riverside Corridor (ERC) district - Corridor Mixed Use (CMU) subdistrict and to increase the maximum building height through participation in the density bonus program. ADDRESS: 2409 and 2413 Town Lake Circle SITE AREA: 3.308 acres PROPERTY OWNER: 2409 Town Lake Circle, LLC CASE MANAGER: Heather Chaffin (512-974-2122, heather.chaffin@austintexas.gov) STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff supports the Applicant’s request to rezone the property from ERC to ERC to change the subdistrict from NMU to CMU. The Staff recommendation also amends Figure 1-8, (ERC Development Bonus Height Map), to allow for a maximum building height of 160 feet through participation in the density bonus program. For a summary of the basis of Staff’s recommendation, please see case manager comments on page 2. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: September 27, 2022: July 12, 2022: To grant ERC-CMU as recommended by staff, on consent. (9-0-1) [J. Shieh- 1st, J. Thompson- 2nd; A. Azhar- Abstained; S. Praxis, J. Mushtaler, C. Llanes-Pulido and Y. Flores- Absent] CITY COUNCIL ACTION: September 29, 2022: September 1, 2022: To postpone to September 29, 2033, on consent. July 28, 2022: First Reading approved on July 28, 2022, on consent. Vote: 10-0, Council Member Fuentes - off the dais. ORDINANCE NUMBER: 1 of 1417 C14-2022-0001 2 ISSUES: The rezoning request from ERC to ERC to change the subdistrict from NMU to CMU was approved on July 12, 2022 on consent by Planning Commission. It was determined that additional language about participation in the density bonus program and potential height increase to 160 feet required an additional review by Planning Commission. CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: The subject property is located on the south side of Town Lake Circle in the East Riverside Corridor (ERC) planning area. The property is in the Neighborhood Mixed Use (NMU) subdistrict and is developed with 120 multifamily units that are approximately 36 years old. All other properties on the same side of Town Lake Circle are also developed with multifamily land uses. While the subject property and the property immediately to the west are in the NMU subdistrict, the remainder of the properties on the street are in the Corridor Mixed Use (CMU) subdistrict. Across Town Lake Circle is property that was previously developed with apartments that …
MEMORANDUM ************************************************************************ TO: Todd Shaw, Chair Planning Commission Members September 27, 2022 Heather Chaffin, Senior Planner Housing and Planning Department Springdale Commercial -- C14-2022-0015 Springdale Commercial (Tract 2) Amended – C14-2022-0070 Postponement Request by Staff FROM: DATE: RE: ************************************************************************ Staff requests a postponement of these related cases from the September 27, 2022, Planning Commission agenda to the October 11, 2022, commission agenda. Housing and Planning Department staff needs additional time to establish a recommendation on the requests. 181 of 1
MEMORANDUM ************************************************************************ TO: Todd Shaw, Chair Planning Commission Members September 27, 2022 Heather Chaffin, Senior Planner Housing and Planning Department Springdale Commercial -- C14-2022-0015 Springdale Commercial (Tract 2) Amended – C14-2022-0070 Postponement Request by Staff FROM: DATE: RE: ************************************************************************ Staff requests a postponement of these related cases from the September 27, 2022, Planning Commission agenda to the October 11, 2022, commission agenda. Housing and Planning Department staff needs additional time to establish a recommendation on the requests. 1 of 119
PLANNING COMMISISON SITE PLAN – COMPATIBILITY WAIVER ONLY 5 (512) 761-6161 (512) 259-6877 (512) 978-4555 4315 Gillis Street Gillis & Casey Residences SP-2021-0321C Kate Castles Kate.Castles@austintexas.gov Urban Gravity, LLC 8733 Shoal Creek Blvd. Austin, TX 78757 PLANNING COMMISSION HEARING DATE: September 27, 2022 Civilitude LLC (Alejandra Flores) 5110 Lancaster Ct Austin, TX 78723 CASE NUMBER: PROJECT NAME: ADDRESS: COUNCIL DISTRICT: OWNER: ENGINEER: CASE MANAGER: NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN: South Manchaca Neighborhood Plan Area PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT: The applicant is proposing to redevelop existing single-family residential land uses on three tracts of one lot zoned LO-MU-V-CO-NP and MF-2-NP into a 10-unit multi-family residential land use. There are five existing residential buildings on the site, which would be demolished. The applicant is proposing to build three (3) two-story residential units with habitable attics and seven (7) three-story residential units. The gross floor areas of the units range from 1,680 square feet to 2,746 square feet. All units have at least 3 bedrooms, double car garages, and private pools. The site will have a single driveway accessing Gillis Street and will provide rain gardens, landscaping, on-site bicycle parking, and public sidewalk improvements on 0.75 acres. Two waivers from compatibility setback requirements are being requested. DESCRIPTION OF WAIVERS: The applicant is requesting a waiver from § 25-2-1063(B)(1), which requires a structure setback of 25 feet from property zoned as SF-5 or more restrictive. A retaining wall, bicycle rack, driveway, two pools, and one residential unit are located within the 25-foot compatibility setback from the property line of the SF-3-NP zoning district located to the east. The retaining wall is currently located approximately 11 feet from the adjacent property line of the SF-3-NP zoning district. The applicant is also requesting a waiver from § 25-2-1067(F)(2), which requires an intensive recreational use, including a pool, to be at least 50 feet from property zoned as SF-5 or more restrictive. Two pools are located within the 50-foot compatibility setback from the property line of the SF-3-NP zoning district located to the east. The pool associated with Building 1 is located approximately 12 feet from the adjacent property line of the SF-3-NP zoning district. SUMMARY STAFF RECOMMENDATION: While zoned as SF-3-NP, the adjacent property immediately to the east is developed as religious assembly 1 of 1120 use. The adjacent property to the north is zoned GR-NP and developed as automotive repair services use. Of the remaining block, one single family house …
SITE PLAN REVIEW SHEET ENVIRONMENTAL VARIANCE REQUEST ONLY JURISDICTION: Full purpose AREA: Northwest subdistrict of Downtown Austin Plan CJI Properties, INC, Lucy Joyce 1809 Cresthaven Drive. Austin, TX 78704 P.C. COMMISSION DATE: September 27, 2022 ADDRESS OF SITE: 812 W 11th Street CASE: SP-2021-0350C PROJECT NAME: Shoal Cycle COUNCIL DISTRICT: District 9 WATERSHED: Shoal Creek OWNER: APPLICANT AGENT: PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT: The applicant is proposing a mixed-use development with ground floor commercial space and multifamily residential units on floors above with associated improvements. DESCRIPTION OF VARIANCE: The applicant is seeking the removal of a Heritage tree with a single stem over 30 inches in diameter. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: The request meets City Arborist approval criteria set forth in LDC 25-8-624(A)(2). The variance is recommended. Drenner Group, LC, Dave Anderson 200 Lee Barton Drive, Ste 100 Austin, TX 78704 Pape Dawson Engineers, Inc, Katie Stewart (512) 807-2900 (512) 454-8711 ENVIRONMENTAL BOARD ACTION: 09/07/2022: The Environmental Board voted in (10) favor for the approval of the requested variance, (1) in denial of the requested variance, (0) absentia. ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW STAFF: Naomi Rotramel, City Arborist CASE MANAGER: Kate Castles PHONE: 512-974-9135 PHONE: 512-974-4555 1 of 6521 1 ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION MOTION 20220907-002 Seconded by: Perry Bedford Date: Sept. 7, 2022 Subject: Shoal Cycle, SP-2021-0350C Motion by: Jennifer L. Bristol WHEREAS, the Environmental Commission recognizes the applicant is seeking the removal of a Heritage tree with a single stem over 30 inches in diameter and; WHEREAS, the Environmental Commission recognizes the request meets City Arborist approval criteria set forth in LDC 25-8-624(A)(2) and that staff recommends this variance; WHEREAS, the Environmental Commission recognizes mitigation for this site shall be addressed by planting two (2) Live Oaks at 5-inch caliper as street trees. These two trees are proposed to have adequate soil to ensure survivability and, when planted, will have a combined crown surface area that will rival the thinning canopy of the existing 32-inch Live Oak. In addition, the remaining inches owed will be paid to the Urban Forest Replenishment Fund for a total of $18,500. THEREFORE, the Environmental Commission recommends the variance request with the following Environmental Commission Conditions: 1. VOTE 10-1 For: Aguirre, Barrett Bixler, Bedford, Bristol, Brimer, Nickells, Schiera, Scott, Ramberg, and Qureshi. Against: Pam Thompson Abstain: None Recuse: None Absent: None Approved By: Include the 5-year tree care plan for the 5-inch trees being planted to replace the Heritage Tree. Kevin Ramberg, Environmental …
PLANNING COMMISSION SITE PLAN EXTENSION REVIEW SHEET SP-2014-0320C(XT3) CASE NUMBER: PROJECT NAME: Commerce Center South Section Two Site Plan ADDRESS OF SITE: 5811 Trade Center Drive NEIGHBORHOOD PLANNING AREA: McKinney NP WATERSHED: COUNCIL DISTRICT: 2 JURISDICTION: Full Purpose PC HEARING DATE: Sept. 27, 2022 APPLICANT/ OWNER: AGENT: Carson Creek (Suburban) SRP-A ComSouth, David Blackbird 515 Congress Ave, Ste 2100 Austin, TX 78701 Cunningham-Allen, Inc., Richard Couch 3103 Bee Caves Rd Suite 202 Austin, Texas, 78746 (512) 481-3000 (512) 327-2946 (512) 974-2784 rosemary.avila@austintexas.gov CASE MANAGER: Rosemary Avila PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT: The applicant is requesting a three year extension to a previously approved site plan. The proposed development is for an office/warehouse phased development. The extension is to complete the construction of Phase 6 (Building 5). SUMMARY STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval to extend this site plan permit by three years, from 5/29/22 to 5/29/25 based on the case meeting criteria from LDC Section 25-5-62(C). 25-5-63(C) Extension of released site plan by the Land Use Commission: “the Land Use Commission may extend the expiration date of a released site plan beyond the date established by this chapter if the Land Use Commission determines that the request complies with the requirements for extension by the director under 25-5-62 (Extension of Released Site Plan by Director).” 25-5-62(C) The director may extend the expiration date of a released administrative site plan one time for a period of one year if the director determines that there is good cause for the requested extension; and “ (1) the director determines that: (a) the site plan substantially complies with the requirements that apply to a new application for site plan approval; (b) the applicant filed the original application for site plan approval with the good faith expectation that the site plan would be constructed; (c) the applicant constructed at least one structure shown on the original site plan that is suitable for permanent occupancy; or (d) the applicant has constructed a significant portion of the infrastructure required for development of the original site plan; and” 1 of 1022 SP-2014-0320C(XT3) Commerce Center South Section Two Site Plan Site Plan administrative approval, permit expiration 05/29/2018 One year administrative extension approved. Permit expiration moved to 05/29/2019. Planning Commission approved a 3 year extension. Permit expiration to 05/29/2022 SUMMARY OF SITE PLAN: LAND USE: The site is zoned LI-NP, all site calculations are within the allowed amount. ENVIRONMENTAL: All environmental comments have been …
SUBDIVISION REVIEW SHEET CASE NO.: C8J-2007-0078.11A(VAC) COMMISSION DATE: September 27, 2022 SUBDIVISION NAME: McCormick Mountain Subdivision, Phase 1 Total Plat Vacation ADDRESS: Weletka Dr. & Watumba Dr. APPLICANT: Hudson Bend Hilltop, LLC AGENT: Bleyl Engineering (Norma Raven) ZONING: n/a - ETJ NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN: n/a AREA: 12.32 acres (536,659.2 sf) LOTS: 18 COUNTY: Travis DISTRICT: 0 WATERSHED: Lake Travis JURISDICTION: Full Purpose VARIANCES: none DEPARTMENT COMMENTS: The request is for the approval of the McCormick Mountain Subdivision, Phase 1 Total Plat Vacation to remove 18 undeveloped lots from the recorded plat, with the property comprised of 12.32 acres. The applicant is proposing the total plat vacation to replat the property into 4 lots. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the total subdivision vacation, the application meets City of Austin code requirements. CASE MANAGER: Cesar Zavala E-mail: cesar.zavala@austintexas.gov PHONE: 512-974-3404 ATTACHMENTS Exhibit A: Vicinity map Exhibit B: Recorded original plat McCormick Mountain Subdivision, Phase 1 C8J-2007-0078.11AVAC
C20-2022-006 ORDINANCE AMENDMENT REVIEW SHEET Amendment: C20-2022-006 Regulating Plan for the North Burnet/Gateway Zoning District Description: Consider an ordinance amending Title 25 of the City Code to modify the Commercial Mixed Use - Gateway Zone Subdistrict of the North Burnet/Gateway Regulating Plan to increase the maximum floor- to-area ratio (FAR) and building height when using a development bonus. Proposed Language: See attached draft ordinance and background information. Summary of proposed code amendment The proposed modification to the CMU-Gateway Zone Subdistrict will increase the maximum FAR and height: o Modify the Maximum FAR with Development Bonus from 8:1 to 12:1. o Modify the Maximum Building Height with Development Bonus from 308 feet to 420 feet. o Revise Figure 4-3: Maximum FAR with Development Bonus, of the North Burnet/Gateway Regulating Plan as described above. o Revise Figure 4-5: Maximum Height with Development Bonus, of the North Burnet/Gateway Regulating Plan as described above. Background: Initiated by City Council Resolution 20220519-040. Council Sponsors: Council Member Leslie Pool, Mayor Pro Tem Alison Alter, Council Member Mackenzie Kelly, Council Member José 'Chito' Vela, Mayor Steve Adler. On June 16, 2022, City Council issued a resolution that directed staff to modify the Commercial Mixed Use - Gateway Zone Subdistrict of the Regulating Plan to increase the maximum floor-to-area ratio (FAR) and building height when using a development bonus. Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends the proposed code amendment. Board and Commission Actions August 17, 2022: Codes and Ordinances Joint Committee A motion was made to recommend the item to the Planning Commission by Commissioner Azhar, seconded by Commissioner Denkler, vote: 5-0. (Commissioners Anderson and Shaw absent). September 27, 2022: To be reviewed by the Planning Commission. Council Action: October 13, 2022: A public hearing will be scheduled. City Staff: Jorge E. Rousselin Phone: (512) 974-2975 Email: Jorge.rousselin@austintexas.gov 1 of 827 Figure 4-3 : Maximum Floor - to - Area- Ra�o (FAR) with Development Bonus Revised 08-08-19 LEGEND 2 :1 Maximum FAR 3 :1 Maximum FAR 5 :1 Maximum FAR 8 :1 Maximum FAR Parcel Boundary Rail roads NBG Planning Area Boundary DUVAL G R A F A R C Y M S C I R T E M W O L L O H E N O T S DONLEY DENTON ENERGY R U N D B E R G T E N R U B KRAMER BRAKER MCHALE RUTLAND N O S P M O H T S …
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 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 DRAFT ORDINANCE AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 20090312-035 TO MODIFY THE NORTH BURNET/GATEWAY ZONING DISTRICT REGULATING PLAN TO INCREASE THE MAXIMUM FLOOR TO AREA RATIO AND BUILDING HEIGHT IN THE COMMERCIAL MIXED -USE GATEWAY ZONE SUBDISTRICT WHEN USING A DEVELOPMENT BONUS. BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: PART 1. The North Burnet/Gateway zoning district is comprised of approximately 1,443 acres of land, locally known as the area generally bounded by Metric Boulevard to the east; U.S. Highway 183 to the south and west; and Braker Lane, North Mopac Expressway, and Walnut Creek to the north and northwest, in the City of Austin, Travis County, Texas. PART 2. The North Burnet/Gateway zoning district was approved on March 12, 2009, under Ordinance No. 20090312-035 and amended under Ordinance Nos. 20111208-098, 20120322-088, 20130425-104, 20140828-159, 20180628-088, 20190207-057, 20201210- 073, 20211014-079, 20220127-082, and 20220609-101. PART 3. The Regulating Plan for the North Burnet/Gateway Zoning District (the “Regulating Plan”) identifies and defines subdistricts within the plan area and established boundaries for each subdistrict with a maximum building height and maximum floor-to- area ratio (FAR) when using a development bonus. PART 4. The Regulating Plan allows a maximum floor-to-area ratio (FAR) 8:1 and a maximum height of 308 feet with a development bonus in the Commercial Mixed – Use (CMU) Gateway Zone Subdistrict. PART 5. Figure 4-3 of the Regulating Plan is amended to make the maximum floor-to-area ratio (FAR) 12:1 with a development bonus in the Commercial Mixed – Use (CMU) Gateway Zone Subdistrict, as shown in Exhibit “A”. PART 6. Figure 4-5 of the Regulating Plan is amended to make the maximum height 420 feet with a development bonus in the Commercial Mixed – Use (CMU) Gateway Zone Subdistrict, as shown on Exhibit “B”. PART 7. Figure 4-1 of the Regulating Plan is amended to read that the maximum floor-to- area ratio (FAR) is 12:1 with a development bonus and the maximum height is 420 feet with a development bonus in the Commercial Mixed – Use (CMU) Gateway Zone Subdistrict, as shown on Exhibit “C”. Page 1 of 2 PART 8. Figure 4-1, Figure 4-3, and Figure 4-5 …
CODE AMENDMENT INITIATION REVIEW SHEET Amendment: Initiate an amendment to Title 25 of the City Code regarding Historic Design Standards. Description: The Historic Design Standards will help property owners, designers, builders, City staff, and the Historic Landmark Commission make consistent decisions around changes to historic properties. The standards will also make the historic district application process more streamlined and equitable. The Historic Design Standards were created by a working group representing property owners, designers, developers, advocates, and the Historic Landmark Commission, at the request of the commission. The proposed code amendment will add the Historic Design Standards as a review tool for historic properties. Proposed Language: TBD Staff Recommendation: N/A Background: Initiation considered by Codes and Ordinances Joint Committee on September 21, 2022; no recommendation. Board and Commission Actions: Five commissions recommended Council consideration and adoption of the Historic Design Standards: Historic Landmark Commission (November 16, 2020), Planning Commission (November 24 and December 8, 2020), Zoning and Platting Commission (December 1, 2020), Downtown Commission (December 16, 2020), and Design Commission (December 21, 2020). Council Action: Ordinance Number: N/A City Staff: Cara Bertron Phone: (512) 974-1446 Email: cara.bertron@austintexas.gov 1 1 of 14328 Frequently Asked Questions This FAQ sheet is intended to provide a brief orientation to the Historic Design Standards. Please contact preservation@austintexas.gov if you have further questions. 1 Why were the Historic Design Standards I own a property in a locally designated historic developed? Don’t we already have standards for district. How will the Historic Design Standards 3 historic properties? affect me? The Historic Design Standards were developed to clarify existing standards for historic landmarks and National Register districts. They will also make the historic district application process easier and more equitable for new districts. The Historic Design Standards will not affect previously agreed-upon design standards for existing historic districts. They do align with existing district design standards and may be adopted by property owners within each district if desired. The Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Rehabilitation form the foundation of preservation practice in the United States and are used in Austin to evaluate proposed changes to historic landmarks and in National Register districts. However, these very general standards can be hard to interpret when planning and evaluating specific projects. The Historic Design Standards clarify them with more specific good practices and illustrations. Right now, community members compiling a historic district application must hire a consultant or learn how …
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 24 25 26 27 PART 1. Subsection (F) of City Code Section 25-2-1007 (Parking Lots) is amended to read: (F) A landscaped area that is required by this section: (1) may consist of non-contiguous portions, and may be in the form of features commonly referred to as medians, peninsulas, and islands; (2) must be evenly distributed throughout a parking lot, except that the distribution and landscaped area may location of accommodate existing trees or other natural features if the total area requirement is satisfied; [and] (3) may count toward compliance with Section 25-2-1003(A) (General Requirements); and (4) must have an edge-of-pavement treatment that allows overland flow of stormwater runoff across the landscape area except: (a) (b) perimeter landscape areas that are not required to drain to a stormwater control measure; impervious areas on which the land use or activity may generate highly contaminated runoff, as prescribed by the Environmental Criteria Manual; and (c) sites located within the Edwards Aquifer recharge zone. PART 2. City Code Section 25-2-1008 (Irrigation Requirements) is amended to read: 23 § 25-2-1008 IRRIGATION REQUIREMENTS. [(A) An area equal to at least 50% of the total required landscaped area on a project must: (1) be undisturbed natural area(s) or undisturbed existing trees with no potable irrigation; or Page 1 of 62 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 (2) be irrigated by stormwater runoff conveyed from impervious surfaces on the site using one or more of the following methods: (a) overland flow; (b) storm drains; (c) downspouts; (d) rainwater harvesting; (e) retention-irrigation; or (f) other methods of conveyance as prescribed by rule. (B) The drainage area used to irrigate under Subsection (A) must be calculated to provide sufficient water for the landscaped area, as prescribed by rule. (C) Unless the landscaped area under Subsection (A) is being designed as a water quality control under Section 25-8-211, the drainage area used to irrigate the landscaped area: (1) may not include impervious areas on which the land use or activities may generate highly contaminated runoff, as prescribed by rule; and (2) may not include impervious areas used for parking or driving of vehicles if located within the Edwards Aquifer Recharge …
PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA Tuesday, September 27, 2022 The Planning Commission will convene at 6:00 PM on Tuesday, September 27, 2022 at City Hall, Council Chambers 1001 301 W. Second Street, Austin, TX. 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 Greg Anderson Awais Azhar Grayson Cox Yvette Flores – Secretary Claire Hempel – Vice-Chair Patrick Howard Jennifer Mushtaler Carmen Llanes Pulido Robert Schneider Todd Shaw – Chair James Shieh – Parliamentarian Jeffrey Thompson District 2 - Vacant Ex-Officio Members Arati Singh – AISD Board of Trustees Jessica Cohen – Chair of Board of Adjustment Spencer Cronk - City Manager Richard Mendoza - Director of Public Works EXECUTIVE SESSION (No public discussion) The Planning Commission will announce it will go into Executive Session, if necessary, pursuant to Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code, to receive advice from Legal Counsel on matters specifically listed on this agenda. The Commission may not conduct a closed meeting without the approval of the city attorney. Private Consultation with Attorney – Section 551.071 Attorney: Steven Maddoux, 512-974-6080 Commission Liaison: Andrew Rivera, 512-974-6508 PUBLIC COMMUNICATION The first four (4) speakers signed up prior to the commencement of the meeting 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 September 13, 2022. PUBLIC HEARINGS 2. Plan Amendment: Location: 3. Rezoning: Location: Owner/Applicant: Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: Postponement Request: Owner/Applicant: Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: Postponement Request: NPA-2019-0013.01 - Copeland South; District 9 909, 911, 915, 1001, 1003 S. 2nd St. and 604, 606 Copeland St., East Bouldin Creek Watershed; Bouldin Creek NP Area SB-Frank South, LLC StoryBuilt (Mike Melson) From Single Family to Mixed Use land use Pending Maureen Meredith, 512-974-2695, maureen.meredith@austintexas.gov Housing and Planning Department Staff postponement to October 11, 2022. C14-2021-0185 - Copeland South; District 9 909, 911, 915, 1001, 1003 S. 2nd St. and 604, 606 Copeland St., East Bouldin Creek Watershed; Bouldin Creek NP Area SB-Frank South, LLC StoryBuilt (Mike Melson) From Single Family to Mixed Use land use Pending Heather Chaffin, 512-974-2122, heather.chaffin@austintexas.gov Housing and Planning Department Staff postponement to October 11, 2022. Attorney: Steven Maddoux, 512-974-6080 Commission Liaison: Andrew Rivera, 512-974-6508 4. Plan Amendment: Location: 5. Plan Amendment: Location: Owner/Applicant: Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: Postponement Request: Owner/Applicant: Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: …
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET DISTRICT: 4 CASE: C14-2022-0018.SH -- 5111-5115 Lancaster ZONING FROM: NO-MU-NP and MF-3-NP TO: GR-MU-V-CO-NP (as amended August 25, 2022) ADDRESS: 5107, 5109, 5111, 5113, 5115 Lancaster Court SITE AREA: 0.7874 acres (34,300 s.f.) PROPERTY OWNER: Plancaster, LLC, SEMIZI, LLC, Lancaster Office Three, LLC and Fayez Kazi AGENT: Capital A Housing (Conor Kenny) CASE MANAGER: Heather Chaffin (512-974-2122, heather.chaffin@austintexas.gov) STAFF RECOMMENDATION: To grant the amended request of GR-MU-V-CO-NP. Conditional overlays include: 1. Minimum 5-foot rear yard and side yard setback. 2. The following land uses shall be prohibited: alternative financial services, automotive rentals, automotive repair services, automotive sales, automotive washing of any type, bail bond services, business or trade school, business support services, commercial off-street parking, communications services, consumer convenience services, consumer repair services, drop-off recycling collection facility, exterminating services, financial services, food preparation, food sales, funeral services, general retail sales convenience, general retail sales general, hotel-motel, indoor entertainment, indoor sports and recreation, medical offices not exceeding 5,000 sq/ft of gross floor space, medical offices exceeding 5,000 sq/ft of gross floor space, off-site accessory parking, outdoor entertainment, outdoor sports and recreation, pawn shop services, pedicab storage and dispatch, personal improvement services, personal services, pet services, plant nursery, printing and publishing, research services, restaurant general, restaurant limited, service station, theater, custom manufacturing, guidance services, hospital services general, hospital services limited. For a summary of the basis of staff’s recommendation, see case manager comments on page 2. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: September 13, 2022 – August 23, 2022 – Postponed by applicant to September on the consent agenda. July 26, 2022 – Postponed by staff to August 23, 2022 on the consent agenda. July 12, 2022 – Postponed on the consent agenda to July 26, 2022 at the request of staff. June 28, 2022 – Postponed on the consent agenda to July 12, 2022 at the request of staff. CITY COUNCIL ACTION: September 29, 2022: September 1, 2022: July 28, 2022: Postponed on the consent agenda to September 1, 2022 at the request of staff. 1 of 243 C14-2022-0018.SH 2 ISSUES: The Applicant’s initial request was for CS-V-NP zoning on the site. After further discussions with neighborhood representatives and City staff the Applicant amended their request to GR-MU-V-CO-NP. The SMART housing project and rezoning are supported by City staff as described on Page 1 of this report. The prohibited land uses include all GR uses that are not …
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET DISTRICT: 9 TO: DMU CASE: C14-2022-0080 – 607 West 14th Street ZONING FROM: GO ADDRESS: 607 West 14th Street SITE AREA: 0.1920 acres (8,364 square feet) PROPERTY OWNER: HKKN Holdings, LLC (Joe Newberry) AGENT: Metcalfe Wolff Stuart and Williams, LLP (Michele Rogerson Lynch) CASE MANAGER: Wendy Rhoades, wendy.rhoades@austintexas.gov, (512) 974-7719 STAFF RECOMMENDATION: The Staff recommendation is to grant downtown mixed use – conditional overlay (DMU-CO) combining district zoning. The proposed Conditional Overlay limits building height to 60 feet. For a summary of the basis of Staff’s recommendation, please see pages 2-3 of this report. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: September 13, 2022: CITY COUNCIL ACTION: October 13, 2022: ORDINANCE NUMBER: ISSUES: The Applicant is in agreement with the Staff recommendation. The subject site was previously developed with an approximately 2,034 square foot office building. However, in March 2021, the building was severely damaged in a fire. According to the Applicant, the building was barricaded from entry and given its condition, the property owner decided to apply for a permit to demolish the structure concurrently with the requested rezoning application. CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: The subject rezoning area consists of a portion of one platted lot, which is located south of West 14th Street, between Rio Grande Street and Nueces Street. The property proposed for 1 of 134 C14-2022-0080 Page 2 rezoning is a 0.192-acre site currently zoned as general office (GO), representing an office use that serves community or citywide needs, such as medical or professional offices. The subject site is not located within a documented floodplain or within a creek buffer. The property is rectangular in shape. The property was formerly developed with an approximate 2,034 square foot office building, but was severely damaged in a fire, and subsequently completed demolition under an approved permit (2021-178121 BP). A site plan application has been filed for a three-story (43 foot tall), 8,304 square foot office building with associated parking and utility improvements (SP-2022-0315C), and a building permit application is expected to be filed in the near future. A parking lot and trees remain on site. The property is accessible via either 14th Street or an alley to the rear (south) of the site. There are existing office uses at the properties immediately in every direction from the subject site, all of which are zoned GO. However, there are properties zoned DMU-CO a little further to the east, …
