ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET DISTRICT: 4 TO: CS-MU-V-DB90-NP CASE: C14-2024-0138 (Burnet & 183 DB90) ADDRESS: 8909, 9030-1/2 and 9034 Burnet Road ZONING FROM: CS-MU-V-NP SITE AREA: 2.57 acres (34,356 sq. ft.) PROPERTY OWNER: PCD BURNET LTD (PCD BURNET LLC) (Peter L. Donovan, Manager) APPLICANT/AGENT: Armbrust & Brown, PLLC (Michael J. Whellan) CASE MANAGER: Sherri Sirwaitis (512-974-3057, sherri.sirwaitis@austintexas.gov) STAFF RECOMMEDATION: Staff recommends CS-MU-V-DB90-NP, General Commercial Services-Mixed Use- Vertical Mixed Use Building-Density Bonus 90-Neighborhood Plan Combining District, zoning. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: November 12, 2024 CITY COUNCIL ACTION: ORDINANCE NUMBER: C14-2024-0138 2 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, 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 2.57-acre lot located at the southeast corner of Research Boulevard (U.S. Highway-183 Southbound Service Road) and Burnet Road that is currently developed with an Indoor Sports and Recreation use (Highland Lanes Bowling Alley). There are commercial uses (Colonnade Retail Center) to the north, across Research Boulevard/U.S. Highway 183, that are zoned NBG-CMU-NP. To the south, there are restaurant (Olive Garden) and retail sales uses (Cavender’s Boot City) zoned CS-NP. The lot to the east contains a Retail Sales-General use (Furniture Row) and a Cocktail Lounge (Emerald Tavern Games and Café) that are zoned CS-NP and CS-1-CO-NP respectively. Across Burnet Road to the west, there is another retail center (Crossroads Shopping Center) that is zoned CS. The agent has stated that after approval of the current CS-MU-V-NP through zoning case C14-2022-0111 the applicant immediately submitted a site plan to develop the property through the VMU2 program, including an estimated 273 units (including income-restricted affordable units) above ground-floor commercial space (please see Applicant’s Summary Letter- Exhibit C). Therefore, the applicant is asking to rezone this property to add DB90 as a replacement to the invalidated VMU2 program. In this case, the applicant is requesting general commercial services-mixed use-vertical mixed use building-density bonus 90- neighborhood plan (CS-MU-V-DB90-NP) combining district for a proposed development …
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET DISTRICT: 9 (6,534 sq. ft.) ZONING TO: SF-3-HD-NP CASE: C14-2024-0134 - 701 Baylor St Residence ZONING FROM: MF-4-HD-NP ADDRESS: 701 Baylor Street SITE AREA: 0.15 acres PROPERTY OWNER: Britten Avenue Properties LLC AGENT: Clean Tag Permits (Linda Sullivan) CASE MANAGER: Cynthia Hadri 512-974-7620, Cynthia.hadri@austintexas.gov STAFF RECOMMENDATION: The staff recommendation is to grant family residence – historic area – neighborhood plan (SF-3-HD-NP) combining district. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: November 12, 2024: CITY COUNCIL ACTION: ORDINANCE NUMBER: ISSUES: Please note that this property is zoned “HD” as part of a historic district overlay. Additional review by the Historic Preservation Office and Historic Landmark Commission is required prior to development on or changes to HD-zoned sites and structures. Approval of base zoning changes does not remove the historic district zoning overlay, nor does it remove the additional review requirements and design standards triggered by the historic district zoning overlay. Refer to the review process flowchart located at https://www.austintexas.gov/department/historic-preservation for information on review requirements for historic district properties. To ensure efficient public hearing scheduling, please begin the historic review process prior to the rezoning process if possible. C14-2024-134 2 CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: The property in question is approximately 0.15 acres, developed with one building, has access to Baylor Street Street (level 1) and is currently zoned multifamily residence (moderate-high density) - historic area - neighborhood plan district. The area is characterized as residential with single family residences, duplex residences and multifamily residences to the north, south and west (SF-3-HD-NP, SF-3-H-HD-NP, MF-4-HD-NP). There are various types of offices, retail and restaurants (CS-MU-V-CO-NP and CS) to the east. Please refer to Exhibits A (Zoning Map) and B (Aerial View). Staff is recommending the family residence – historic area – neighborhood plan (SF-3-HD- NP) combining district for the addition of more housing as the current zoning will not allow for any additional housing. Regarding the historic portion to this property, the front (main) building contributes to the historic district. The Historic Preservation Office and Historic Landmark Commission will need to review any changes to the front building or any new ground-up construction the applicant would add to the lot. BASIS OF RECOMMENDATION: 1. The proposed zoning should be consistent with the purpose statement of the district sought. The family residence district is the designation for a moderate density single-family residential use and a duplex use on a lot that is a minimum …
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET CASE: C14-2024-0135 (West Lynn Mixed Use) DISTRICT: 9 ADDRESS: 1013 and 1015 West Lynn Street; 1004 and 1006 Eason Street ZONING FROM: CS-MU-CO-NP & SF-3-NP TO: CS-MU-CO-NP change to a condition of zoning - 60 feet max height and a site-specific amendment to modify height and compatibility buffer standards in Article 10, Subchapter C of City Code Chapter 25-2 to allow for 60 feet in height within 50' and 25' of the compatibility triggering property. DESCRIPTION OF WAIVER: Waiver request is as follows: LDC Section 25-2-2061 COMPATIBILITY HEIGHT LIMITS sets out the height limits allowed proximate to triggering properties with subsection (C)(2) limiting height to no more than 40’ in the area essentially from 25’ to 50’ from a triggering property. The rezoning request seeking CS-MU-CO- NP zoning would allow for a maximum height of 60’ across the site other than the 40’ height limit between 25’ and 50’ of a triggering property. The area of 0’ to 25’ from a triggering property is defined as a Compatibility Buffer and is not allowed to have any vertical structures and this request is not seeking any site-specific amendments to a required Compatibility Buffer. This is a site-specific waiver as allowed by LDC Section 25-2-1054, which allows for the record landowner to initiate a site-specific amendment to adjust height limitations as set by LDC Section 25-2-2061. A diagram of the waiver request can be found in Exhibit D. SITE AREA: approximately 0.31 acres (approximately 13,500 square feet) PROPERTY OWNER: Clarksville Owl Nest, LLC AGENT: Thrower Design, LLC (Ron Thrower and Victoria Haase) CASE MANAGER: Jonathan Tomko (512) 974-1057, jonathan.tomko@austintexas.gov STAFF RECOMMEDATION: Staff recommends granting general commercial services-mixed use-conditional overlay- neighborhood plan (CS-MU-CO-NP) combining district zoning, with a change to a condition of zoning - allowing a maximum height of 60 feet on the western portion of the site, as requested, and a site-specific amendment to modify height and compatibility buffer standards in Article 10 (Compatibility Standards), Subchapter C of City Code Chapter 25-2 to allow for 60 feet in height within 50' and 25' of the compatibility triggering property. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: November 12, 2024: Case is scheduled to be heard by Planning Commission. CITY COUNCIL ACTION: TBD ORDINANCE NUMBER: N/A C14-2024-0135 2 ISSUES: The applicant is requesting a waiver to compatibility accompanying this rezoning request. There is a description of the waiver requested on page …
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET DISTRICT: 3 C14-72-204(RCA6) – 1500 Faro Drive-RCA CASES: C14-2024-0120 – 1500 Faro Drive ZONING FROM: East Riverside Corridor (ERC-Urban Residential Subdistrict) ZONING TO: East Riverside Corridor (ERC-Corridor Mixed Use Subdistrict), and to amend Figure 1-6 (East Riverside Corridor Hub Map) to include the entire lot in the Hub boundary and to Figure 1-8 (East Riverside Corridor Development Bonus Height Map), to increase the maximum building height up to 160 feet through participation in a density bonus program RESTRICTIVE COVENANT REQUEST: To amend a Restrictive Covenant ADDRESS: 1500 Faro Drive SITE AREA: 18.583 acres OWNER / APPLICANT: Fairfield Paradise Oaks LP (Cliff McDaniel) AGENT: Drenner Group, PC (Amanda Swor) CASE MANAGER: Nancy Estrada (512-974-7617, nancy.estrada@austintexas.gov) STAFF RECOMMENDATION: The Staff recommendation is to grant East Riverside Corridor – Corridor Mixed Use Subdistrict (ERC-CMU) district zoning, and to amend Figure 1-6 (East Riverside Corridor Hub Map) to include the entire lot in the Hub boundary, and to Figure 1-8 (East Riverside Corridor Development Bonus Height Map), to increase the maximum building height up to 160 feet through participation in a density bonus program. Staff recommends amending restrictive covenant C14-72-204, to remove the subject property from the restrictive covenant, which limits the number of dwelling units or the number of units per acre. For a summary of the basis of Staff’s recommendation, please see case manager comments on pages 2 - 4. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: November 12, 2024: CITY COUNCIL ACTION: Page 2 C14-2024-0120 C14-72-204(RCA6) ORDINANCE NUMBER: ISSUES: CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: The subject rezoning area is approximately 18.5 acres located at the intersection of Faro Drive and Crossing Place just north of East Riverside Drive. The property is currently developed with low-rise buildings of existing multifamily residences that include 248 units. This site is in the East Riverside Corridor (ERC) Regulating Plan within the Urban Residential (UR) subdistrict and is not located within the hub boundary. Multifamily residences are located to the north and west along Faro Drive and Crossing Place (ERC-CMU; MF-2; MF-3-NP). Single family residences are to the east across Faro Drive as well as condominiums along River Crossing Circle (MF-2-NP; PUD-NP). To the south across East Riverside Drive are single family residences and multifamily (ERC-UR & NMU; SF-3-NP). Please refer to Exhibits A, B (Zoning Maps) and C (Aerial Exhibit). The existing 248 multifamily units on the property are currently reserved as affordable for lease …
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET DISTRICT: 3 C14-72-204(RCA6) – 1500 Faro Drive-RCA CASES: C14-2024-0120 – 1500 Faro Drive ZONING FROM: East Riverside Corridor (ERC-Urban Residential Subdistrict) ZONING TO: East Riverside Corridor (ERC-Corridor Mixed Use Subdistrict), and to amend Figure 1-6 (East Riverside Corridor Hub Map) to include the entire lot in the Hub boundary and to Figure 1-8 (East Riverside Corridor Development Bonus Height Map), to increase the maximum building height up to 160 feet through participation in a density bonus program RESTRICTIVE COVENANT REQUEST: To amend a Restrictive Covenant ADDRESS: 1500 Faro Drive SITE AREA: 18.583 acres OWNER / APPLICANT: Fairfield Paradise Oaks LP (Cliff McDaniel) AGENT: Drenner Group, PC (Amanda Swor) CASE MANAGER: Nancy Estrada (512-974-7617, nancy.estrada@austintexas.gov) STAFF RECOMMENDATION: The Staff recommendation is to grant East Riverside Corridor – Corridor Mixed Use Subdistrict (ERC-CMU) district zoning, and to amend Figure 1-6 (East Riverside Corridor Hub Map) to include the entire lot in the Hub boundary, and to Figure 1-8 (East Riverside Corridor Development Bonus Height Map), to increase the maximum building height up to 160 feet through participation in a density bonus program. Staff recommends amending restrictive covenant C14-72-204, to remove the subject property from the restrictive covenant, which limits the number of dwelling units or the number of units per acre. For a summary of the basis of Staff’s recommendation, please see case manager comments on pages 2 - 4. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: November 12, 2024: CITY COUNCIL ACTION: Page 2 C14-2024-0120 C14-72-204(RCA6) ORDINANCE NUMBER: ISSUES: CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: The subject rezoning area is approximately 18.5 acres located at the intersection of Faro Drive and Crossing Place just north of East Riverside Drive. The property is currently developed with low-rise buildings of existing multifamily residences that include 248 units. This site is in the East Riverside Corridor (ERC) Regulating Plan within the Urban Residential (UR) subdistrict and is not located within the hub boundary. Multifamily residences are located to the north and west along Faro Drive and Crossing Place (ERC-CMU; MF-2; MF-3-NP). Single family residences are to the east across Faro Drive as well as condominiums along River Crossing Circle (MF-2-NP; PUD-NP). To the south across East Riverside Drive are single family residences and multifamily (ERC-UR & NMU; SF-3-NP). Please refer to Exhibits A, B (Zoning Maps) and C (Aerial Exhibit). The existing 248 multifamily units on the property are currently reserved as affordable for lease …
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET DISTRICT: 3 CASE: C14-2024-0133 – Burleson Forest ADDRESS: 3507 Burleson Road ZONING FROM: CS-MU-V-CO-NP TO: CS-MU-V-CO-DB90-NP SITE AREA: 10.875 acres PROPERTY OWNER: Stoneridge Capital Partners LTD (Michael Wong) AGENT: Armbrust & Brown PLLC (Michael J. Whellan) CASE MANAGER: Nancy Estrada (512-974-7617, nancy.estrada@austintexas.gov) STAFF RECOMMEDATION: 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 will include the following per Ordinance No. 20230720-172: 1) A building may not be constructed on Tract 2 within an area 150 feet west from the centerline of the creek described as a tributary of Country Club Creek, 2) A 150-foot wide vegetative buffer shall be provided and maintained along the north property line adjacent to the adjoining greenbelt parkland as shown in Exhibit "C". Improvements permitted within the buffer zone are limited to drainage, underground utility improvements or those improvements that may be otherwise required by the City of Austin or specifically authorized in this ordinance. Please refer to Exhibit B. For a summary of the basis of Staff’s recommendation, see pages 2-4. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: November 12, 2024: CITY COUNCIL ACTION: ORDINANCE NUMBER: C14-2024-0133 Page 2 ISSUES: Ordinance No. 20220609-080, Ordinance No. 20221201-056 and Ordinance No. 20221201- 055 were invalidated in December 2023. 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. The conditions established in the Conditional Overlay for case number C14-2023-0052 will continue to be recommended in this new rezoning case. Planning Commission Previous Action June 27, 2023: Approved CS-MU-V-CO-NP combining district zoning as Staff recommended, by Consent [A. Azhar; F. Maxwell – 2nd] (9-0) N. Barrera-Ramirez, P. Howard, G. Anderson – Absent City Council Previous Action July 20, 2023: Approved CS-MU-V-CO-NP combining district zoning as Planning Commission recommended, by Consent VOTE: 10-0. Council Member Fuentes was off the dais. Prior Rezoning Case (C14-2023-0052) Ordinance No. 20230720-172 approved July 20, 2023 CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: The subject rezoning area …
Page 1 of 1 Engineer’s Report SUBJECT: Foundation and framing performance and suitability for reuse 900 Spence Street, Austin, Texas 78702 JOB NUMBER: DATE OF SITE VISIT: 24045 May 1, 2024 At the request of builder Dominique Levesque, I visited the site to review the current performance of the building and to offer an opinion about its suitability for reuse in a renovation. This report is a summary of our discussion and my observations. Built in the 1960’s according to tax records, the house is a one-story bungalow style with a pier-and-beam foundation and wood-framed superstructure clad with siding. It is currently unoccupied and dilapidated. Most interior finishes have been removed to expose the studs. The foundations are a jumble of original cedar piers and replacement CMU piers of poor quality, which support 4x6 floor beams and 2x6 floor joists. Signs of damage from moisture and insects are widespread. The floor is not level, which is likely the result of soil movement and wood rot. The grade surrounding the house appears to be higher than grade in the middle of the crawlspace. The readily visible studs were generally in good condition. The ceiling and roof framing were mostly concealed by the wood ceiling, but through an opening the framing appeared to be 2x4 joists and rafters. The foundation piers must be replaced with piers built to current standards. Supplemental support in the form of additional piers and larger beams and joists may be necessary to support the weight of modern finishes. Crawlspace drainage must be corrected. All rotted beams, joists and studs must be found and replaced. The roof structure must be assessed and likely strengthened or replaced. Please call with any questions. SIGNED: Dennis Duffy, PE DISTRIBUTION: Dominique Levesque with Levesque & Co. Duffy Engineering, Inc. | 1402 Cuernavaca Drive N | Austin, Texas 78733 | phone: (512) 402-0074 | Texas Firm Registration No. F-8637 2300 Pasadena Dr St A Austin, TX 78757 office 512-452-2401 fax 512-452-3556 September 18, 2024 Dominique Levesque Levesque and Company RE: 900 Spence After inspecting the property for insect/rodent activity we found tons of damage to almost the whole house from Subterranean termites as well as rats. While we are not structural engineers my tech says the house does not feel safe to walk through. The termite damage is extraordinary. Massive amounts of termite damage to the front porch, the right side of the …
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET CASE NUMBER: PR-2024-026690; GF-2024-043975 HLC DATES: May 1, 2024; June 5, 2024; July 3,2024; August 7, 2024; September 4, 2024; October 2, 2024 PC DATES: November 12, 2024 APPLICANT: Historic Landmark Commission (owner-opposed) HISTORIC NAME: Romo-Johnson House WATERSHED: Lady Bird Lake ADDRESS OF PROPOSED ZONING CHANGE: 900 Spence Street ZONING CHANGE: SF-3-NP to SF-3-H-NP, East Cesar Chavez NP COUNCIL DISTRICT: 3 STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Grant historic zoning per the recommendation of the 2016 East Austin Historic Resource Survey. QUALIFICATIONS FOR LANDMARK DESIGNATION: The 2016 East Austin Historic Resource Survey recommends the building as meeting the criteria for architecture and historical associations. HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION ACTION: June 5, 2024 – postpone the public hearing. July 3, 2024 – initiate historic zoning (9-0). September 4, 2024 – postpone the public hearing. October 2, 2024 – recommend historic zoning (10-0). PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: CITY COUNCIL ACTION: CASE MANAGER: Kalan Contreras, 512-974-2727 NEIGHBORHOOD ORGANIZATIONS: Austin Independent School District, Austin Lost and Found Pets, Austin Neighborhoods Council, Del Valle Community Coalition, East Austin Conservancy, East Cesar Chavez Neighborhood Association, East Cesar Chavez Neighborhood Plan Contact Team, East Town Lake Citizens Neighborhood Association, El Concilio MexicanAmerican Neighborhoods, Friends of Austin Neighborhoods, Greater East Austin Neighborhood Association , Guadalupe Neighborhood Development Corporation, Homeless Neighborhood Association, Neighborhood Empowerment Foundation, Neighbors United for Progress, Preservation Austin, SELTexas, Sierra Club, Austin Regional Group, Tejano Town, Waterloo Greenway, Willow Spence Historic District Neighborhood Assn. DEPARTMENT COMMENTS: The 2016 East Austin Historic Resource Survey recommends the building as eligible for designation as a local landmark, contributing to a potential local historic district, and individually eligible for listing in the National Register of Historic Places. The survey notes that it is significant as an exemplar of Austin’s residential development at the start of the twentieth century, though the property does not appear to be associated with particular individuals, and that the house’s cumulative occupancy history is a good example of the overall settlement patterns of the district. BASIS FOR RECOMMENDATION: § 25-2-352(3)(c)(i) Architecture. The property embodies the distinguishing characteristics of a recognized architectural style, type, or method of construction; exemplifies technological innovation in design or construction; displays high artistic value in representing ethnic or folk art, architecture, or construction; represents a rare example of an architectural style in the city; serves as an outstanding example of the work of an architect, builder, or artisan who significantly contributed to the development …
MEMORANDUM TO: Chair and Members of the Planning Commission FROM: Sara Groff, Planning Department – Jurisdictional Matters DATE: November 5, 2024 RE: Proposed swap of approximately 13.8 acres from Austin’s extraterritorial jurisdiction (ETJ) with approximately 6.6 acres from Manor’s ETJ along Blue Bluff Road. The City of Manor, at the behest of the property owner, has requested the swap of approximately 13.8 acres of Austin’s ETJ with approximately 6.6 acres of Manor’s ETJ. The property in question is located along Blue Bluff Road at the intersection of Old HWY 20 and Blue Bluff Road in northeastern Travis County, outside Council District 1. Along with the request, the landowner has agreed to grant a conservation easement on the property leaving Austin’s ETJ. This request was distributed to the following staff: Planning, Watershed Protection Division, Austin Water, and Transportation for review. In accordance with the 2007 City Council adopted policy regarding ETJ adjustments, requests for ETJ release are typically reviewed by staff from several city departments and evaluated in terms of: • Annexation potential • Environmental impacts • • • Hardship or extenuating circumstances Impact on infrastructure investments Long-term effects of cumulative ETJ releases There is currently no request from the landowner for annexation into City of Austin’s Full Purpose Jurisdiction. Generally, Austin City Council looks for equivalent environmental protection to be provided on land released from the City’s jurisdiction. Staff from Watershed Protection have reviewed the proposed release and find it aggregable with the conversation easement. Austin Water is in the process of working with City of Manor and the PUC on a Water/Waterwater CCN transfer to align both City’s Water and Wastewater CCN boundaries along Blue Bluff Road to match what will be the new ETJ boundaries. Austin Water supports the ETJ swap. 1 Finally, agreeing to the ETJ swap would not negatively impact any existing or planned City investments in roadway infrastructure. The area is not served by City-maintained roads. Staff recommends the ETJ swap with the City of Manor in the interest of cleaner boundaries and regional cooperation with neighboring jurisdictions. City Council consideration of this request is tentatively scheduled for December 12, 2024. Attachments: A. Map of proposed release area B. Approved Manor City Council resolution 2023-45 officially requesting ETJ swap C. Proposed Conservation Easement D. ETJ Release Policy Evaluation 2 MANOR FULL PURPOSE From Manor to Austin Old HWY 20 AUSTIN 2 MILE ETJ d e …
To: From: Chair Hempel Vice Chair Azhar Planning Commission Members Brent Lloyd Development Officer Development Services Department Date: October 18, 2024 Subject: Case No. C20-2023-045 |Response to Questions re: Infill Plats & Site Plan Lite, Pt. 2 To assist the Planning Commission in considering the above-referenced item, this memo provides staff responses to questions sent to us by a commissioner earlier this week. (Each question, quoted from the commissioner’s email, is followed by a staff response.) An interdepartmental staff team will be available to address additional questions at the Planning Commission’s October 22, 2024 meeting. “You mentioned previously, the current draft language is a result of ‘a lot of input Question 1. and discussion from stakeholders that have occurred over the last several months.’ Please let me know which stakeholders have agreed to this draft, specifically which environmental groups or any specifically focused on flood controls?” Response: of the proposal. In general: Staff cannot speak to which stakeholder groups support or oppose the latest version Stakeholders associated with environmental groups have expressed concerns regarding flooding impacts, particularly with respect to the “Site Plan Lite” portion of the proposal. Staff from the Watershed Protect Department have addressed these concerns on several occasions, including at two stakeholder engagement sessions, two Environmental Commission meetings, and a meeting of the Housing & Planning Committee. Stakeholders associated with the infill development community have expressed concerns that the proposal does not sufficiently relax regulations. While differences remain, staff has made numerous changes to address practical concerns raised by these stakeholders. As discussed in the staff report, these changes will help to increase flexibility and reduce costs for residential infill projects while maintaining existing floodplain and water quality protections. “In your previous presentation, you cite this proposal will streamline the Question 2. development process for approximately 3,500 sites. Is that the total universe of which properties could utilize this streamlined process? Or an estimated number who DSD believes will use the streamlined process?” Under the Site Plan Lite (“SP-Lite”) proposal, no engineered drainage analysis or Response: onsite detention facilities would be required for 5-16 projects if: (1) the site is no greater than 0.50 acres; and (2) the applicant provides a topographic drainage plan demonstrating that water flows naturally to the street or storm drain system. Providing engineered drainage analysis and onsite detention facilities can account for at least 30-40% of total costs, so projects that meet …
C20-2024-039 Bollard Installation For Medical Facilities Danielle Morin | CIP Manager | November 12, 2024 Presentation Overview • Background • Council Resolution • Code Amendment • Criteria/Rule • Schedule • Questions/Answers 11/7/2024 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 is …
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 …
Colorado River Protections Ordinance P l a n n i n g C o m m i s s i o n N o v e m b e r 1 2 , 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 Presentation Outline Background • Summary Video • Council Resolution and Goals • Colorado River Overview • Erosion & Water Quality Threats and Costs to the Community Draft Ordinance • Draft Proposal & Analysis • Schedule Discussion 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” Austin’s Colony Hornsby Bend Biosolids Plant Tesla SHEC/SAR WWTP Southeast Austin Parcel Count Acres Juris- diction Type CWQZ Buffer Acres 400ft Buffer Acres Acres 400ft minus CWQZ FULL ETJ Totals FULL ETJ Totals 241 243 484 50% 50% 100% 1,054 14,896 15,950 7% 93% 100% 281 1,929 2,211 13% 87% 100% 391 2,184 2,575 15% 85% 100% 109 255 ABIA 364 30% …
2 New technical specifications for stormwater discharges to the river Existing: Storm drainage systems causing severe erosion $$$ Proposed: Build non-erosive structures to curb damage Armored stormwater discharge infrastructure: engineering solutions designed to reduce the erosive energy from stormwater flows from developed areas to reduce erosion and related property damage and loss. 38 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 C o l o r a d o R i v e r C o l o r a d o R i v e r Proposal: Non-Erosive Stormwater Discharges 2 New technical criteria and specifications for outfalls to river 40ft. 66" pipe 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 39 Tillery Street Storm Drain Outfall Repair Example Drop Structure for Outfall Water from surface runoff Non-erosive passage to river Armoring Col. River 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 40 Water from storm drainage system Energy of flowing and falling water entirely contained within structure Tillery St. Outfall Structure Diagram Austin’s Colony Phase 2: No Stable Channel 41 Austin’s Colony Phase 4: Stable Channel 42 Austin’s Colony Phase 4: Stable Channel 43 3 400ft Critical Water Quality Zone (CWQZ) buffer Existing: CWQZ buffer width varies from 200 to 400ft L a d y B i r d L a k e Critical Water Quality Zones: Regulatory buffers to reduce the intensity of new development directly adjacent to waterways to protect natural riparian soils and vegetation that protect water quality and flows; low-intensity uses are permitted; high-intensity uses are restricted. P u r p l e a r e a s s h o w 1 0 0 - y e a r f l o o d p l a i n s C I T Y O F A U S T I N W A …
10/30/24 C20-2022-0025 ORDINANCE AMENDMENT REVIEW SHEET Amendment: C20-2022-0025, Land Development Code Amendment to Title 25-7 Drainage Description: Consider an ordinance regarding amendments to Title 25 related to adequate protections to the Colorado River downstream of the Longhorn Dam. Proposed Language: To revise 25-7-32(B)(2) to establish the erosion hazard zone of the Colorado River downstream of the Longhorn Dam as 200 feet from the ordinary high-water mark, with exceptions for trails and bounded by public rights-of-way and only affecting new habitable structures and subsurface infrastructure. See Attachment A. Summary of proposed code changes: The proposed code change would expand the Erosion Hazard Zone (EHZ) associated with the Colorado River downstream of the Longhorn Dam to 200 feet from the ordinary high-water mark (federally defined river bank). The existing EHZ is measured 100 feet from the ordinary high-water mark. The EHZ would only apply to new habitable structures (e.g., residential houses) and infrastructure (e.g., new roadways, water and wastewater pipes) and NOT to existing structures and infrastructure or to new sheds, pools, patios, decks, fences, and the like. Staff are proposing that EHZ requirements for hard-surfaced trails remain at 100 feet. The EHZ would also not extend past existing public rights-of-way. Thus, for example, a property on the far side of a public roadway from river would not be subject to the EHZ. Additionally, single-family residential construction in the Extra Territorial Jurisdiction would not be affected by this ordinance since Travis County, not the City of Austin, regulates such construction. Background: This ordinance responds to Council Resolution No. 20220609-061, which initiated Land Development Code amendments related to environmental, drainage, and landscape requirements. A previous ordinance addressed many of the elements of this resolution, but certain proposed changes were not adopted at the time so that staff could conduct additional analyses and community outreach. The proposed ordinance addresses direction to staff to “evaluate the effectiveness of the 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.” Board and Commission Actions: October 16, 2024: Codes and Ordinances Joint Committee supported the staff recommendation on a vote of 6-0 with the following two amendments: 1. Recommend staff create a map for public consumption before October 28th. 2. …
SUBDIVISION REVIEW SHEET CASE NO.: C8S-64-038(VAC) COMMISSION DATE: November 12, 2024 SUBDIVISION NAME: Walnut Plat Vacation (Total Plat Vacation) ADDRESS: 3212 Walnut Avenue APPLICANT: Jessica Braun (Garden Villas Roots LP) AGENT: Maximiliano Martinez (Milian Consulting & Engineering) ZONING: SF-3-NP (single family residence) NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN: Upper Boggy Creek AREA: 0.382 acres (16,645 sf) LOTS: 1 COUNTY: Travis DISTRICT: 9 WATERSHED: Boggy Creek JURISDICTION: Full Purpose VARIANCE: N/A DEPARTMENT COMMENTS: The request is for the approval of the Lundell Addition total plat vacation. The applicant proposes to vacate the Lundell Addition (Travis County Vol 75, Page 165) that created 1 lot to return back to the 2 lots in the underlying plats: Dahlstrom and Cook Subdivision Lot 1 (Travis County Vol 19, Page 69) and Forest Hills ‘D’ Lot 14 (Travis County Vol 6, Page 26). STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of this total plat vacation. The vacation of the subdivision meets applicable State and City of Austin Land Development Code requirements. CASE MANAGER: Tiffany Turpen PHONE: 512-978-4654 E-mail: tiffany.turpen@austintexas.gov ATTACHMENTS Exhibit A: Vicinity map Exhibit B: Lundell Addition, Travis County Vol 75, Page 165 (plat to be vacated) Exhibit C: Dahlstrom and Cook Subdivision, Travis County Vol 19, Page 69 Exhibit D: Forest Hills ‘D’, Travis County Vol 6, Page 26 Exhibit E: Electric Utility Distribution Easement (2024098154) Exhibit F: Plat vacation document Property Profile Location Map Legend Appraisal Districts TCAD Parcels Jurisdictions Fill Jurisdiction FULL PURPOSE 0 150 300 ft 10/10/2024 This product is for informational purposes and may not have been prepared for or be suitable for legal, engineering, or surveying purposes. It does not represent an on-the-ground survey. This product has been produced by the City of Austin for the sole purpose of geographic reference. No warranty is made by the City of Austin regarding specific accuracy or completeness. Notes
PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES TUESDAY, OCTOBER 22, 2024 The Planning Commission convened in a regular meeting on Tuesday, October 22, 2024, at Austin City Hall, Council Chambers, Room 1001, 301 W. Second Street, in Austin, Texas. Chair Hempel called the Planning Commission meeting to order at 6:06 p.m. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance: Claire Hempel Greg Anderson Nadia Barrera-Ramirez Casey Haney Adam Haynes Felicity Maxwell Alberta Phillips Danielle Skidmore Alice Woods Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Awais Azhar Grayson Cox Patrick Howard Ryan Johnson Danielle Skidmore Board Members/Commissioners absent: PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Angela Garza, DB90 Bobby Levinski, Hays Commons 1 APPROVAL OF MINUTES Approve the minutes of the Planning Commission regular meeting on October 8, 2024. The minutes from the meeting of October 8, 2024, were approved on the consent agenda on Commissioner Woods’ motion, Commissioner Maxwell’s second, on a 13-0 vote. PUBLIC HEARINGS Location: 2. Plan Amendment: NPA-2024-0027.01 - Rawson Saunders - Tarrytown Christian Church Improvements; District 10 2614 and 2614 ½ Exposition Boulevard, 2702 McCoullugh Street, 2615 ½ and 2611 Hillview Road, Taylor Slough South Watershed; Central West Austin Combined (West Austin) Neighborhood Planning Area Owner/Applicant: Austin Area School For Dyslexics Inc./Tarrytown Baptist Church Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: Thrower Design, LLC (Ron Thrower & Victoria Haase) Single Family to Mixed Use/Office land use Applicant postponement request to December 17, 2024 Maureen Meredith, 512-974-2695, maureen.meredith@austintexas.gov Planning Department The motion to approve the Applicant’s postponement request to December 17, 2024, was approved on the consent agenda on Commissioner Woods’ motion, Commissioner Maxwell’s second, on a 13-0 vote. 3. Rezoning: Location: C14-2024-0051 - Rawson Saunders - Tarrytown Christian Church Improvements; District 10 2614 and 2614 ½ Exposition Boulevard, 2702 McCoullugh Street, 2615 ½ and 2611 Hillview Road, Taylor Slough South Watershed; Central West Austin Combined (West Austin) Neighborhood Planning Area Owner/Applicant: Austin Area School For Dyslexics Inc./Tarrytown Baptist Church Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: Thrower Design, LLC (Ron Thrower & Victoria Haase) SF-3-NP to GO-MU-NP Applicant postponement request to December 17, 2024 Cynthia Hadri, 512-974-7620, cynthia.hadri@austintexas.gov Planning Department The motion to approve the Applicant’s postponement request to December 17, 2024, was approved on the consent agenda on Commissioner Woods’ motion, Commissioner Maxwell’s second, on a 13-0 vote. 1. 2 4. Plan Amendment: NPA-2023-0017.01 - Anderson Square, District 4 Location: 910, 912, 914 & 916, 1012 & 1012 ½, 1100, 1100 ½ & 1102 ½ W. Anderson Lane, 7905 ½, 8003, …
Meredith, Maureen To: Cc: Subject: EMLKCT Chair; Howard, Patrick - BC; Hempel, Claire - BC; Haynes, Adam - BC; Cox, Grayson - BC; Ramirez, Nadia - BC; Cohen, Jessica - BC; Maxwell, Felicity - BC; Phillips, Alberta - BC; Anderson, Greg - BC; Woods, Alice - BC; Haney, Casey - BC; Skidmore, Danielle - BC; Johnson, Ryan - BC; Azhar, Awais - BC; Hunter, Candace - BC; Tomko, Jonathan Lawler, John; Brown, Destiny; Mays, Sharon; Ms. Angela Benavides Garza; Dianna Holman; Byrd, Eric RE: 1143 & 1145 Gunter Street & Abbate Cir Rezoning - PC Nov 12 From: EMLKCT Chair < Sent: Monday, November 11, 2024 9:17 PM To: Howard, Patrick - BC <BC-Patrick.Howard@austintexas.gov>; Hempel, Claire - BC <BC- Claire.Hempel@austintexas.gov>; Haynes, Adam - BC <BC-Adam.Haynes@austintexas.gov>; Cox, Grayson - BC <BC- Grayson.Cox@austintexas.gov>; Ramirez, Nadia - BC <BC-Nadia.Ramirez@austintexas.gov>; Cohen, Jessica - BC <BC- Jessica.Cohen@austintexas.gov>; Maxwell, Felicity - BC <BC-Felicity.Maxwell@austintexas.gov>; Phillips, Alberta - BC <BC-Alberta.Phillips@austintexas.gov>; Anderson, Greg - BC <bc-Greg.Anderson@austintexas.gov>; Woods, Alice - BC <BC-Alice.Woods@austintexas.gov>; Haney, Casey - BC <BC-Casey.Haney@austintexas.gov>; Skidmore, Danielle - BC <BC-Danielle.Skidmore@austintexas.gov>; Johnson, Ryan - BC <BC-Ryan.Johnson@austintexas.gov>; Azhar, Awais - BC <BC-Awais.Azhar@austintexas.gov>; Hunter, Candace - BC <BC-Candace.Hunter@austintexas.gov>; Meredith, Maureen <Maureen.Meredith@austintexas.gov>; Tomko, Jonathan <Jonathan.Tomko@austintexas.gov> Cc: Lawler, John <John.Lawler@austintexas.gov>; Brown, Destiny <destiny.brown@austintexas.gov>; Mays, Sharon <Sharon.Mays@austintexas.gov>; Ms. Angela Benavides Garza < >; Dianna Holman < >; Byrd, Eric <eric.byrd@austintexas.gov> Subject: 1143 & 1145 Gunter Street & Abbate Cir Rezoning - PC Nov 12 External Email - Exercise Caution Hello Commissioner Howard, Planning Commissioners, District 1 City Council team and City Staff, The EMLK Contact team Co-Chairs has participated in several applicant and neighbor meetings to understand the Gunter & Abbate Cir rezoning project. This message is in regards to items 4 & 5 on the Nov 12 Planning Commission meeting, case numbers NPA-2024-0015.01 and C14-2024-0109. We understand the neighbors concerns to be as follows, and we have observed the following steps they've taken in the last couple of months to facilitate input from their fellow neighbors: The density of the project as proposed by the developer (MF3) is a safety risk for drivers or cyclists travelling down Gunter St, a small road between two larger arteries, Oak Springs and Springdale, which already gets significant traffic. The road is full already with parking on both sides, and only one lane of car or bike traffic gets through. Infrastructure, including water pressure and fire safety/access to emergency vehicles, would be stressed beyond capacity or …
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-neighborhood 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 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 site: Route 2 Rosewood/Cesar Chavez and Route 300 Springdale/Oltorf. Both routes have stops within ¼ mile of the subject tract. Route 135 Dell Limited and 350 Airport Boulevard …
