Case Number C14-2024-0128 Public Hearing 12.17.24 5pm Planning Commission Outlook From Beth Santori Date Mon 12/16/2024 10:49 AM To Tomko, Jonathan You don't often get email from . Learn why this is important External Email - Exercise Caution Hi Jonathan, I hope this email finds you well and you had a nice weekend. I am wri ng because I am a resident of the Truman Heights neighborhood and there is a public hearing tomorrow about a site tomorrow. The case number is C14-2024-0128. My address is 5500 Samuel Huston Ave, Aus n, Texas, 78721 and this site is very close to my lot. There have been numerous other lots in the area that are being developed for housing but no commercial zoning or park/green space development. I am concerned about the development of this area and lack of green space planned. Addi onally, the development of this area is lacking commercial property for businesses. There is a lot of noise from 183 already and I am concerned about this lot that has been green with wildlife now being developed. Are there any plans to help with trees that would be removed from this lot, the noise issues from the highway as well as commercial plans for this area? Thank you for your considera on and looking forward to hearing from you. Thank you, Beth Santori (R)RT, CT, VI, MR ARRT (808)227-8753 CAUTION: This is an EXTERNAL email. Please use caution when clicking links or opening attachments. If you believe this to be a malicious or phishing email, please report it using the "Report Message" button in Outlook. For any additional questions or concerns, contact CSIRT at " ". 06 C14-2024-0128 - Tannehill; District 1 1 of 1
**************************************************************************** MEMORANDUM TO: Planning Commission Members FROM: Christopher Bueckert, Land Development Engineering Transportation and Public Works Department DATE: December 12, 2024 RE: 2024-128390 LM (1114 W 5th Street). Postponement Request **************************************************************************** The case above has been scheduled for the December 17, 2024, Planning Commission hearing. Staff would like to request a postponement of the above-mentioned case to January 28, 2025 to continue the review of this case. The postponement request was made in a timely manner and meets the Planning Commission policy. 09 2024-128390 LM - 1114 West 5th Street; District 9 1 of 1
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REGULAR MEETING of the PLANNING COMMISSION TUESDAY, DECEMBER 10, 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 Hempel, 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 Liaison: Joi Harden, 512-974-1617 Staff Liaison: Ella Garcia, 512-978-0821 Attorney: Steve Maddoux, 512-974-6080 APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Planning Commission regular meeting on November 12, 2024, and November 19, 2024. PUBLIC HEARINGS 2. Plan Amendment: NPA-2024-0015.01 - Gunter Street Rezoning; District 1 Location: 1143 3/4, 1145, 1145 1/2 Gunter Street, 3605 Abbate Circle, and 1144 Wayneroy Drive, Boggy Creek Watershed; East MLK (MLK) Combined Neighborhood Planning Area Owner/Applicant: RCG Gunter LLC and REAL Holdings LLC Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: Husch Blackwell LLP (Nikelle Meade) Single Family to Multifamily Residential land use Staff Recommends Multifamily Residential Maureen Meredith, 512-974-2695, maureen.meredith@austintexas.gov Planning Department 3. Rezoning: Location: C14-2024-0109 - Gunter Street Rezoning; District 1 1143 3/4, 1145, 1145 1/2 Gunter Street, 3605 Abbate Circle, and 1144 Wayneroy Drive, Boggy Creek Watershed; East MLK (MLK) Combined Neighborhood Planning Area Owner/Applicant: RCG Gunter LLC and REAL Holdings LLC Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: Husch Blackwell LLP (Nikelle Meade) SF-3-NP to MF-3-NP and SF-6-NP Staff recommends MF-3-CO-NP and SF-6-NP Jonathan Tomko, 512-974-1057, jonathan.tomko@austintexas.gov Planning Department 4. Plan Amendment: NPA-2024-0015.03 - Cherrylawn Rezoning; District 1 Location: 6102, 6106, and 6108 Cherrylawn Circle, Little Walnut Creek Watershed; …
PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 2024 The Planning Commission convened in a regular meeting on Tuesday, November 19, 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 5:04 p.m. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance: Claire Hempel Awais Azhar Ryan Johnson Felicity Maxwell Casey Haney Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Grayson Cox Adam Haynes Patrick Howard Alice Woods Board Members/Commissioners absent: Greg Anderson Nadia Barrera-Ramirez Alberta Phillips Danielle Skidmore Ex-Officio Members in attendance: Jessica Cohen PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Carol Philipson, Tower Ventures-Jester; Cell Towers and Endangered Species 1 APPROVAL OF MINUTES Approve the minutes of the Planning Commission regular meeting on November 12, 2024. The minutes from the meeting of November 12, 2024, were postponed until December 10, 2024, on the consent agenda on Vice Chair Azhar’s motion, Commissioner Maxwell’s second, on a 9-0 vote. Commissioners Anderson, Barrera-Ramirez, Phillips, and Skidmore were absent. PUBLIC HEARINGS 2. Plan Amendment: NPA-2024-0015.01 - Gunter Street Rezoning; District 1 Location: 1143 3/4, 1145, 1145 1/2 Gunter Street, 3605 Abbate Circle, and 1144 Wayneroy Drive, Boggy Creek Watershed; East MLK (MLK) Combined Neighborhood Planning Area Owner/Applicant: RCG Gunter LLC and REAL Holdings LLC Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: Husch Blackwell LLP (Nikelle Meade) Single Family to Multifamily Residential land use Staff recommends Multifamily Residential Maureen Meredith, 512-974-2695, maureen.meredith@austintexas.gov Planning Department The motion to approve the Planning Commission’s postponement request to December 10, 2024, was approved on the consent agenda on Vice Chair Azhar’s motion, Commissioner Maxwell’s second, on a 9-0 vote. Commissioners Anderson, Barrera- Ramirez, Phillips, and Skidmore were absent. 3. Rezoning: Location: C14-2024-0109 - Gunter Street Rezoning; District 1 1143 3/4, 1145, 1145 1/2 Gunter Street, 3605 Abbate Circle, and 1144 Wayneroy Drive, Boggy Creek Watershed; East MLK (MLK) Combined Neighborhood Planning Area Owner/Applicant: RCG Gunter LLC and REAL Holdings LLC Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: Husch Blackwell LLP (Nikelle Meade) SF-3-NP to MF-3-NP and SF-6-NP Staff recommends MF-3-CO-NP and SF-6-NP Jonathan Tomko, 512-974-1057, jonathan.tomko@austintexas.gov Planning Department The motion to approve the Planning Commission’s postponement request to December 10, 2024, was approved on the consent agenda on Vice Chair Azhar’s motion, Commissioner Maxwell’s second, on a 9-0 vote. Commissioners Anderson, Barrera- Ramirez, Phillips, and Skidmore were absent. 1. 2 4. Plan Amendment: NPA-2023-0017.01 - Anderson Square, District 4 Location: 910, 912, 914 & 916, 1012 & …
Planning Commission: December 10, 2024 NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN AMENDMENT REVIEW SHEET NEIGHORHOOD PLAN: East MLK Combined Neighborhood Plan CASE#: NPA-2024-0015.01 PROJECT NAME: Gunter Rezoning PC DATE: December 10, 2024 November 19, 2024 November 12, 2024 October 22, 2024 DATE FILED: Jun 21, 2024 ADDRESS/ES: 1143 ¾, 1145, 1145 ½ Gunter Street, 3605 Abbate Circle and 1144 Wayneroy Dr. DISTRICT AREA: District 1 SITE AREA: 0.594 acre OWNER/APPLICANT: RCG Gunter LLC and REAL Holdings LLC AGENT: Husch Blackwell (Nikelle Meade) CASE MANAGER: Maureen Meredith STAFF EMAIL: maureen.meredith@austintexas.gov TYPE OF AMENDMENT: Change in Future Land Use Designation From: Single Family Base District Zoning Change To: Multi-Family Related Zoning Case: C14-2024-0019 From: SF-3-NP To: MF-3-NP NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN ADOPTION DATE: November 7, 2002 CITY COUNCIL DATE: TBD ACTION: PHONE: 512-974-2695 Page 1 of 45 Planning Commission: December 10, 2024 PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: December 10, 2024 - (action pending) November 19, 2024 – Postponed to December 10, 2024 at the request of the Planning Commission. [A. Azhar – 1st; F. Maxwell – 2nd] Vote: 9-0 [G. Anderson, N. Barrera- Ramirez, D. Skidmore and A. Phillips absent. G. Cox voted no on Items #4 and 5]. November 12, 2024 – After discussion, postponed to November 19, 2024 hearing due to posting language error. [A. Azhar – 1st; D. Skidmore – 2nd] Vote: 10-2 [A. Haynes and A. Phillips voted nay. G. Cox absent]. October 22, 2024 - Postponed to November 12, 2024 on the consent agenda at the request of the Applicant and the Neighborhood. [A. Woods 1st; F. Maxwell – 2nd] Vote: 13-0. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff supports the applicant’s request for Multifamily Residential land use. BASIS FOR STAFF’S RECOMMENDATION: Staff supports the applicant’s request Multifamily Residential land use because the property is near Airport Blvd and Springdale Road which are activity corridors. The applicant proposes approximately 47 residential units which will provide housing options for the area and the city. There is Multifamily Residential directly to the east. Page 2 of 45 Planning Commission: December 10, 2024 The neighborhood plan supports infill housing in the planning area. The plan also supports maintaining single family zoning, but the proposed development will provide more housing for the city. LAND USE DESCRIPTIONS: EXISTING LAND USE: Single family - Single family detached or up to three residential uses at typical urban and/or suburban densities. Purpose 1. Preserve the land use pattern and future viability of existing neighborhoods; 2. Encourage new …
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET CASE: C14-2024-0109 (Gunter Street Rezoning) DISTRICT: 1 ADDRESS: 1143 ¾ Gunter Street, 1145 Gunter Street, 1145 ½ Gunter Street, 3605 Abbate Circle, and 1144 Wayneroy Drive ZONING FROM: SF-3-NP TO: MF-3-NP and SF-6-NP on 3605 Abbate Circle (as amended) SITE AREA: approximately 2.7462 acres (approximately 119,624 square feet) PROPERTY OWNER: RCG Gunter LLC and REAL Holdings 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 multifamily residence (medium density)-neighborhood plan (MF-3-NP) combining district zoning and offers the alternative recommendation of multifamily residence (medium density)-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (MF-3- CO-NP) combining district zoning on the entire site except for 3605 Abbate Circle. The conditional overlay would prohibit more than 50 dwelling units. Staff recommends granting townhouse & condominium residence-nei ghborhood plan (SF-6-NP) combining district zoning on 3605 Abbate Circle. For a summary of the basis of Staff’s recommendation, please see the basis of recommendation section below. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: October 22, 2024: Applicant & Neighborhood joint postponement request to November 12, 2024. November 12, 2024: Case postponed to November 19, 2024 by the Planning Commission. November 19, 2024: Postponed to December 10, 2024 at the request of the Planning Commission. December 10, 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 property in question is currently approximately seven single family homes constructed in the early 1940s and 1950s. The tract is approximately 550 feet east of Airport Boulevard, approximately 550 feet south of Oak Springs Drive, approximately 600 feet west of Springdale C14-2024-0109 2 Road, and approximately 800 feet north of the intersection of Airport Boulevard and Gunter Street. Airport Boulevard is an ASMP level 3 roadway, an Imagine Austin Activity Corridor and a part of the transit priority network. Springdale Road is an ASMP level 2 roadway, an Imagine Austin Activity Corridor and a part of the transit priority network. Oak Springs Drive is an ASMP level 2 roadway, and a part of the transit priority network. The tract is approximately 550 feet north of the Springdale Station Imagine Austin Activity Center. Sidewalks exist along the length of Gunter Street and Munson Street, sidewalks and recently upgraded bicycle infrastructure exists along Oak Springs Drive and Springdale Road. Two high frequency bus routes (every 15-30 minutes) are proximate to the …
Outlook Opposition to Further Postponements of the Cherrylawn Zoning Case From Shirley Lee-Terry < > Date Tue 12/3/2024 10:24 AM To John Leigh < < < < >; EMLKCT Chair < >; Lawler, John < >; Mays, Sharon < >; Meredith, Maureen < >; Alexandria Anderson < >; Tomko, Jonathan >; Byrd, Eric >; Howard, Patrick - BC < >; PSS NA VP > External Email - Exercise Caution Dear Mr. Tomko, I am writing to express my concerns regarding the Cherrylawn Zoning and NPA cases (C14-2024-0122 and NPA- 2024-0015.03), initially filed on August 26, 2024. As a homeowner in the affected neighborhood, I am deeply frustrated by the repeated request for postponements requested by the applicant, Mr. Emerson Smith( which one request on November 12, 2024has already been granted), and the lack of equitable treatment afforded to homeowners in opposition. Notification and Homeowner Rights The notification process for this case was insufficient. Neighbors within 500 feet were given limited information and inadequate guidance on how to advocate for our rights. Meanwhile, the applicant’s rights and interests seem to have been prioritized at the expense of the community. It feels as though homeowners are stripped of their voices when a developer requests rezoning. This undermines trust in the process and fosters a perception of bias. Pattern of Bad Faith by the Applicant Since the first postponement, Mr. Smith has acted in bad faith, including: 1. Contacting neighbors to purchase their homes immediately after a postponement was granted on November 12, 2024. Mr. Smith contacted the homeowner at 6100 Cherrylawn Circle and 6107 Cherrylawn Circle on November 13, 2024, one day after being granted a postponement. 2. Showing duplex plans to a neighbor as a veiled threat to pressure rezoning approval. Stating he is underwater on all 4 of the homes he has purchased on Cherrylawn Circle ...then privately continues to contact other Cherrylawn Circle homeowners to purchase their homes. 3. Falsely claiming to be in active negotiations with neighbors to address their concerns. 4. Filing the request to rezone as a business owner of 3 Tech companies needing office space for his employees. His attorney stated (in the virtual community meeting) on September 19, 2024, that the 3 tech companies are now actually only one, and they verified Mr. Smith is a developer. These actions clearly demonstrate that the applicant is not engaging in good-faith discussions with the neighborhood. Instead, …
December 3, 2024 Ms. Cynthia Hadri Current Planning City of Austin, Planning Department Austin, Texas Dear Ms. Hadri: Via Electronic Delivery Re: Rezoning & Neighborhood Plan Amendment Application – 318 Saxon Lane & 6328 El Mirando St. On behalf of the Owner(s) of the properties referenced above, we request to postpone these cases from the December 10, 2024, agenda of the Planning Commission to the January 14, 2025, agenda. Please contact our office or me directly should you have need for additional information. Thank you for your time and attention to this application. Kind regards, Victoria Haase cc: Maureen Meredith, Planning Department (via electronic delivery) P . O . B O X 4 1 9 5 7 , A U S T I N , T E X A S 7 8 7 0 4 1 5 0 7 I N G L E W O O D S T . , A U S T I N , T E X A S 7 8 7 4 1
Planning Commission: December 10, 2024 NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN AMENDMENT REVIEW SHEET DATE FILED: June 03, 2024 NEIGHORHOOD PLAN: Montopolis CASE#: NPA-2024-0005.01 PROJECT NAME: Saxon Acres 2 PC DATE: December 10, 2024 October 22, 2024 ADDRESS/ES: 318 Saxon Lane and 6328 El Mirando Street DISTRICT AREA: District 3 SITE AREA: 2.89 acres OWNER/APPLICANT: Saxon Acres LLC AGENT: Thrower Design, LLC (Victoria Haase) CASE MANAGER: Maureen Meredith STAFF EMAIL: maureen.meredith@austintexas.gov TYPE OF AMENDMENT: Change in Future Land Use Designation From: Single Family Base District Zoning Change To: Multifamily Residential Related Zoning Case: C14-2024-0099 From: SF-6-NP NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN ADOPTION DATE: September 27, 2001 CITY COUNCIL DATE: TBD PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: December 10, 2024 – (action pending) ACTION: To: MF-2-NP PHONE: 512-974-2695 Planning Commission: December 10, 2024 October 22, 2024 – Postponed to December 10, 2024 on the consent agenda at the request of the Neighborhood. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff does not support the applicant’s request for Multifamily Residential land use. BASIS FOR STAFF’S RECOMMENDATION: Staff does not support the appliant’s request for Multifamily Residential land use because staff has concerns about the limited vehicular access on Saxon Lane. The surrounding land uses are Single Family to the north, south and west of the property, with commercial land use to the east, across from Saxon Lane (proposed for Mixed Use in case NPA-2022-0005.01_Vargas Mixed Use). Although staff supported the Mixed Use land use on the adjacent property, because of the access issues with Saxon Lane, staff does not support increasing the density of the subject tract. See associated zoning case report C14-2024-0099 for details. The Montopolis Neighborhood Plan supports the creation of housing for all stages of life and also the preservation of single family housing. The proposed rezoning to MF-2-NP would add more housing to the planning area; however, the zoning staff case report details the issues regarding the vehicular access and impact on Saxon Lane which resulted in non- support for the proposed zoning change. Page 2 of 24 Planning Commission: December 10, 2024 LAND USE DESCRIPTIONS: EXISTING LAND USE: Single family - Single family detached or up to three residential uses at typical urban and/or suburban densities. Purpose 1. Preserve the land use pattern and future viability of existing neighborhoods; 2. Encourage new infill development that continues existing neighborhood patterns of development; and 3. Protect residential neighborhoods from incompatible business or industry and the loss of existing housing. Application 1. Existing single‐family areas …
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET DISTRICT: 3 ZONING TO: MF-2-NP CASE: C14-2024-0099 – Saxon 2 ZONING FROM: SF-6-NP ADDRESS: 318 Saxon Lane and 6328 El Mirando Street SITE AREA: 2.89 acres (125,888 sq. ft.) PROPERTY OWNER: Saxon Acres LLC (Matthew Shaw) AGENT: Thrower Design, LLC (Ron Thrower & Victoria Haase) CASE MANAGER: Cynthia Hadri 512-974-7620, Cynthia.hadri@austintexas.gov STAFF RECOMMENDATION: The staff recommendation is to deny the proposed rezoning from townhouse and condominium residence – neighborhood plan (SF-6-NP) combining district to multifamily residence (low density) – neighborhood plan (MF-2-NP) combining district. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: December 10, 2024: October 22, 2024: APPROVED THE NEIGHBORHOOD’S POSTPONEMENT REQUEST TO DECEMBER 10, 2024. [A. WOODS; F. MAXWELL - 2ND] (13-0) CITY COUNCIL ACTION: ORDINANCE NUMBER: ISSUES: N/A C14-2024-0099 2 CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: The property in question is approximately 2.89 acres, undeveloped and has one proposed access on Saxon Lane (level 1) but El Mirando Street (level 1) is adjacent to the property. The site is currently zoned townhouse and condominium residence – neighborhood plan (SF- 6-NP). The property has single family residential (SF-3-NP and LR-NP) to the north, south, east and west. There are multifamily residences, East Vue Ranch Apartments, (CS-MU-CO- NP) to the east. The properties to the north and west have various commercial uses, office uses and churches (LO-NP, LR-NP and GR-NP). To the east across Vargas Road are daycare facilities and storage facilities (GR-NP and CS-NP). The site is within 0.25 miles from a bus stop on El Mirando Street, however, trying to access would not be the most feasible option if there is not an access proposed to this street.The applicant did not provide trip counts for El Mirando Street when submitting counts for the Neighborhood Traffic Analysis Memo and it will not have vehicular access proposed. Please refer to Exhibits A (Zoning Map) and B (Aerial View). Due to the history on this site and the lack of improved infrastructure, staff is recommending the denial for the rezoning to multifamily residence (low density) – neighborhood plan (MF- 2-NP) combining district. This property previously sought a rezoning in 2020 from SF-3-NP to SF-6-NP. In the four-year time frame since this previously granted rezoning, there have been no updates to the property or the surrounding area. The property continues to be undeveloped and the road unimproved. The Neighborhood Traffic Analysis (NTA) Memo states that traffic on a residential local or collector street …
**************************************************************************** MEMORANDUM TO: Planning Commission Members FROM: Jonathan Tomko Planning Department DATE: December 3, 2024 RE: (C14-2024-0048/NPA-2024-0012.01) 1106 & 1110 E. 30th St. Postponement Request **************************************************************************** The case above has been scheduled for the December 10, 2024, Planning Commission hearing. Staff would like to request a postponement of the above-mentioned case to January 28, 2025 to continue the review of this case. The postponement request was made in a timely manner and meets the Planning Commission policy.
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET CASE: C14-2024-0158 (2100 Polaris) DISTRICT: 7 ZONING FROM: CS-CO-MU-NP TO: CS-MU-V-CO-DB90-NP ADDRESS: 2100 Polaris Avenue SITE AREA: 3.373 acres PROPERTY OWNER: SB-Polaris Property LLC (Zachary Greenky) AGENT: Land Use Solutions (Michele Haussmann) CASE MANAGER: Sherri Sirwaitis (512-974-3057, sherri.sirwaitis@austintexas.gov) STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends CS-MU-V-CO-DB90-NP, General Commercial Services-Mixed Use- Vertical Mixed Use Building-Conditional Overlay-Density Bonus 90-Neighborhood Plan Combining District, zoning. The conditional overlay will maintain the following prohibited uses from the current zoning ordinance, Ordinance No. 20211021-039, on the property: Automotive repair services Automotive washing (of any type) Automotive rentals Automotive sales Bail bond services Commercial off-street parking Drop-off recycling collection facilities Equipment sales Outdoor entertainment Outdoor Sports and Recreation Commercial blood plasma center Construction sales and services Equipment repair services Exterminating services Maintenance and service facilities Pawn shop services Service station Vehicle storage Veterinary services CITY COUNCIL ACTION: ORDINANCE NUMBER: PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: December 10, 2024 C14-2024-0158 ISSUES: 2 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. CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: The property in question is a 3+ acre tract of land located at the terminus of Polaris Avenue. This currently vacant site was previously used as demolition company (Heart of Texas Demolition LLC). To the north, there are commercial and light industrial uses. The lot to the south is developed with a public school (Burnet Middle School). There is a rail line to the east. To the west, there are office/warehouse buildings to the north of Polaris Avenue and a multifamily complex, a townhouse residence, a duplex and single family residences to the south of Polaris Avenue. The applicant is requesting a rezoning the property to add the “V” and “DB90” combining districts to the existing zoning to redevelop the property with approximately 350 multifamily residential units (please see Applicant’s Request Letter – Exhibit C). There are transportation options in this area as there are Capital Metro bus routes along Burnet Road (#3 and #803) …
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET DISTRICT: 3 TO: CS-MU-V-DB90-NP CASE: C14-2024-0145 – 518 N. Pleasant Valley ADDRESS: 518 N. Pleasant Valley Road and 507 Calles Street ZONING FROM: CS-MU-V-CO-NP SITE AREA: 3.81 acres PROPERTY OWNER: 507 Calles St. (Austin) Owner, LLC (Shaul Kuba) AGENT: Armbrust & Brown PLLC (Richard T. Suttle, Jr.) 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 – conditional overlay - density bonus 90 - neighborhood plan (CS-MU-V-CO-DB90-NP) combining district zoning. The Conditional Overlay prohibits the following uses in the CS base zoning district: Adult-oriented businesses, Campground, Convenience storage, Exterminating services, Kennels, and Pawn shop services. The Conditional Overlay makes conditional the following uses in the CS base zoning district: Automotive washing (of any type), and Commercial off-street parking. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: December 10, 2024: CITY COUNCIL ACTION: 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 C14-2024-0145 Page 2 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. The conditions establishing conditional and prohibited uses in the Conditional Overlay for case number C14-2023-0011 are continued to be recommended in this new rezoning. The conditional and prohibited uses were established for the site during the neighborhood plan rezonings. Planning Commission Previous Action December 12, 2023: Approved CS-MU-V-CO-NP combining district zoning as staff recommended, by consent. [F. MAXWELL; A. AZHAR– 2ND] (11-0) N. BARRERA-RAMIREZ, P. HOWARD – ABSENT City Council Previous Action February 1, 2024: Approved CS-MU-V-CO-NP combining district zoning as Planning Commission recommended, after Staff read CO into record. VOTE: 11-0. Prior Rezoning Case C14-2023-0111 Ordinance No. 20240201-040 approved February 1, 2024 CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: The 3.81 acres site is developed with an industrial building and fronts North Pleasant Valley Road to the east, which is an ASMP level 3 and Calles Street to the west, which is an ASMP level 1. To the south, the property is bounded by railroad tracks. To the north is …
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET DISTRICT: 1 TO: CS-MU-V-CO-DB90-NP CASE: C14-2024-0149 – FiveOne ADDRESS: 5525 E. 51st Street ZONING FROM: CS-MU-V-CO-NP SITE AREA: 4.0 acres PROPERTY OWNER: 5525 E. 51st St. LLC (Charles Brewer III) AGENT: Ledgestone Development Group LLC (Craig Alter) 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 – conditional overlay - density bonus 90 - neighborhood plan (CS-MU-V-CO-DB90-NP) combining district zoning. The Conditional Overlay prohibits the following uses in the CS base zoning district: Drive-in service as an accessory use to commercial uses, Automotive rentals, Automotive repair services, Automotive sales, Automotive washing (of any type), Service station, and Pawn shop services. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: December 10, 2024: CITY COUNCIL ACTION: 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 zoning district, to a maximum of 90 feet, C14-2024-0149 Page 2 and modifies site development regulations including compatibility standards. Subsequently, the applicant submitted this new rezoning application to request the -DB90 combining district. The conditions establishing prohibited uses in the CS base zoning district within the Conditional Overlay for case number C14-2022-0009 are requested by the Applicant and are continued to be recommended by Staff in this new rezoning. These prohibited uses originated in a CO on this site during the Neighborhood Plan rezonings. Planning Commission Previous Action May 24, 2022: Approved CS-MU-V-NP combining district zoning as Applicant requested, with added Conditional Overlay with prohibited uses in the CS base zoning district recommended by Staff: Drive-in service as an accessory use to commercial uses, Automotive rentals, Automotive repair services, Automotive sales, Automotive washing (of any type), Service station, and Pawn shop services (CS-MU-V-CO-NP). [J. THOMPSON; P. HOWARD– 2ND] (8-0) A. AZHAR – ABSTAINED; C. HEMPEL, Y. FLORES, J. MUSHTALER, J. SHIEH - ABSENT May 10, 2022: Approved a Postponement Request by Applicant to May 24, 2022 [A. AZHAR; J. MUSHTALER – 2ND] (13-0) City Council Previous Action July 28, 2022: Approved CS-MU-V-CO-NP combining district zoning as Planning Commission recommended, by consent. VOTE: 10-0. Council Member Fuentes was off …
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 PART 1. City Code Section 25-6-1 (Definitions) is amended to read: In this chapter [article]: (1) BILLIARD PARLOR is an establishment that devotes over 50 percent of its gross floor area to tables and playing area intended for billiards, pool, snooker, or similar games. (2) BOWLING ALLEY is an establishment that devotes over 50 percent of its gross floor area to bowling lanes, equipment, and playing area. (3) DRIVE-THROUGH LUBRICATION SERVICE is an establishment primarily engaged in the provision of lubricants, including oil change facilities, to motor vehicles by means of drive-through service bays. The term excludes service stations primarily engaged in the dispensing of motor fuel. (4) FURNITURE OR CARPET STORE is an establishment engaged in the sale or service of home or office furnishings or carpeting. The term excludes furniture or carpet departments of general retail stores, furniture rental establishments, and establishments engaged primarily in the sale or service of specialty household furnishings including lighting fixtures, mirrors, antiques, appliances, or household electronic equipment. (5) GROSS LEASABLE AREA is the total floor area designed for tenant occupancy in a shopping center or regional shopping mall, including areas used for storage and areas within mall walkways that are used for sales. The area of tenant occupancy is measured from the center lines of joint partitions to the outside of the tenant walls. (6) LIVE THEATER is a building or structure, the primary purpose of which is the commercial presentation of plays or other dramatic performances to an audience. (7) MEDICAL FACILITY means a building or structure where the primary purpose is for: (a) hospital services (general); (b) hospital services (limited); or (c) medical offices, if the building or structure is a walk-in clinic being used for the consultation, diagnosis, therapeutic, preventative, or medical care for minor illnesses and injuries. Page 1 of 3 COA Law Department 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 (8[7]) MOTION PICTURE THEATER is a building or structure, the primary purpose of which is the commercial presentation of motion pictures to an audience. (9) PEDESTRAIN ENTRANCE means a functional …
C20-2024-039 Bollard Installation For Medical Facilities Danielle Morin, AICP | Program Manager | December 10, 2024 Presentation Overview • Background • Council Resolution • Code Amendment • Criteria/Rule • Schedule • Questions/Answers 12/5/2024 2 City Council Resolution 20240718-092 BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: City Council initiates amendments to City Code, including Title 25 (Land Development), to require the installation of crash-rated bollards or other similar safety barriers to prevent vehicle-into-building crashes at the pedestrian entrances of medical facilities with nearby vehicular traffic. City Council Resolution 20240718-092 “BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: When proposing amendments initiated by this Resolution, the City Manager is directed to explore: 1. the feasibility of requiring safety barriers in public right-of-way areas adjacent to medical facilities to enhance pedestrian safety and prevent vehicle crashes; 2. whether permit applications to expand, remodel, or upgrade existing facilities can trigger this requirement to install safety bollards; incentives for existing facilities to voluntarily comply with new City requirements to install bollards; 3. 4. 5. recommendations for the City's state and federal legislative agenda; and any other necessary changes that achieve the objectives of this resolution. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: The City Manager is directed to engage with stakeholders, including medical facility operators, with the goal of bringing about compliance with any new requirements City Council adopts.” Changes to Title 25 LDC Chapter 25-6, Transportation Modify LDC 25-6-1 (Definitions) (7) MEDICAL FACILITY means a building or structure where the primary purpose is for: (a) hospital services (general); (b) hospital services (limited); or (c) medical offices, if the building or structure is a walk-in clinic being used for the consultation, diagnosis, therapeutic, preventative, or medical care for minor illnesses and injuries. (9) PEDESTRIAN ENTRANCE means a functional entrance or door that is publicly accessible and designed for pedestrian use. Changes to Title 25 Create a new Section in 25-6 (Transportation) 25-6-324 PEDESTRIAN SAFETY BARRIERS FOR MEDICAL FACILITIES (A) This section applies to a development application for new construction of a medical facility. (B) An applicant is required to install security bollards in front of each pedestrian entrance to a medical facility in accordance with the Transportation Criteria Manual. (C) The installation of security bollards cannot obstruct accessible routes or accessible means of ingress and egress to the pedestrian entrance. (D) The director may waive this requirement if the applicant demonstrates the walkway to the pedestrian entrance …
Case Number: C20-2024-021 ORDINANCE AMENDMENT REVIEW SHEET Amendment: C20-2024-021 Safety Bollards Description: Amend City Code Title 25 to require the installation of crash-rated bollards or other similar safety barriers to prevent vehicle-into-building crashes at the pedestrian entrances of medical facilities with nearby vehicular traffic. Background: Initiated by City Council Resolution No. 20240718-092. On July 18, 2024, City Council approved Resolution No. 20240718-092, to require the installation of crash-rated bollards or other similar safety barriers to prevent vehicle-into- building crashes at the pedestrian entrances of medical facilities with nearby vehicular traffic. The resolution directed staff to explore: the feasibility of requiring safety barriers in public right-of-way areas adjacent to medical facilities to enhance pedestrian safety and prevent vehicle crashes; whether permit applications to expand, remodel, or upgrade existing facilities can trigger this requirement; incentives for existing facilities to voluntarily comply; recommendations for the City's state and federal legislative agenda; and any other necessary changes that achieve the objectives of this resolution. Staff was also directed to engage with stakeholders, including medical facility operators, with the goal of bringing about compliance with any new requirements City Council adopts. Summary of Proposed Code Amendment: The proposed code amendment will: Amend City Code 25-6-1 (Definitions) to add new definitions for “medical facility” and “pedestrian entrance” and to renumber the remaining uses accordingly: 7) Medical Facility means a building or structure where the primary purpose is for: (a) hospital services (general); or (b) hospital services (limited); or (c) medical offices, if the building or structure is a walk-in clinic being used for the consultation, diagnosis, therapeutic, preventative, or medical care for minor illnesses and injuries; and (9) Pedestrian Entrance means a functional entrance or door that is publicly accessible and designed for pedestrian use. Create a new section of City Code (25-6-324 Pedestrian Safety Barrier for Medical Facilities) to describe requirements that apply to the new definitions, including that the code: • Applies to all new construction of pedestrian entrances on construction that meets the definition of a medical facility. 1 Case Number: C20-2024-021 • Refers applicants to technical guidance in Transportation Criteria Manual, to be posted in a subsequent rule. • Allows for alternative compliance if designed in a manner that mitigates the risk of vehicular crashes into the pedestrian entrance. Proposed Text Amendment(s): See attached draft ordinance. Staff Recommendation: Recommended Staff recommends the proposed Pedestrian Safety Barrier for Medical Facilities language for inclusion …
Overview of the Colorado River Protections Ordinance P l a n n i n g C o m m i s s i o n D e c e m b e r 1 0 , 2 0 2 4 C I T Y O F A U S T I N W A T E R S H E D P R O T E C T I O N D E P A R T M E N T Introduction One simple change to the Land Development Code: Change the Erosion Hazard Zone from 100 to 200 feet, downstream of Longhorn Dam Plus introduce: Improve drainage design rules to reduce extreme bank erosion C I T Y O F A U S T I N W A T E R S H E D P R O T E C T I O N D E P A R T M E N T 2 2-Minute Summary Video C I T Y O F A U S T I N W A T E R S H E D P R O T E C T I O N D E P A R T M E N T 3 Ordinance Youtube video link Council Resolution Community members asked Council to strengthen Colorado River protections; Council thereafter included in their June 2022 Council resolution: “… evaluate the effectiveness of existing Critical Water Quality Zone and Erosion Hazard Zone buffers on the Colorado River downstream of the Longhorn Dam and to propose protections that will provide adequate protections to the river that will ensure a healthy riparian corridor to stabilize the riverbank and protect property from erosion” C I T Y O F A U S T I N W A T E R S H E D P R O T E C T I O N D E P A R T M E N T 4 East Austin Longhorn Dam J. Trevino Metro Park Lady Bird Lake Roy Guerrero Park “Dog’s Head” Southeast Austin Parcel Count Juris- diction Type Acres CWQZ Buffer Acres 400ft Buffer Acres Austin’s Full Purpose (City) Limits 1,054 14,896 15,950 391 2,184 2,575 281 1,929 2,211 241 243 484 50% 50% 100% 7% 93% 100% 13% 87% 100% 15% 85% 100% Acres 400ft minus CWQZ 109 255 ABIA 364 30% 70% 100% FULL ETJ Totals FULL ETJ Totals Hornsby Bend Biosolids Plant …
