WORKING DRAFT – SUBJECT TO CHANGE JOINT PUBLIC HEARING – VERSION 1 MARCH 29, 2024 ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 25 (LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE) OF THE CITY CODE RELATING TO REGULATIONS THAT APPLY TO PROPERTY WITH ONE DWELLING UNIT AND FLAG LOTS. BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: PART 1. Section 25-1-21 (Definitions) of City Code is amended to amend Subdivision (103) to read: (103) SIDE LOT LINE means a lot line intersecting the front lot line and extending a minimum distance of 25 [75] feet. PART 2. Section 25-1-22 (Measurements) of City Code is amended to amend Subsection (A) to read: § 25-1-22 MEASUREMENTS. (A) For MF-1 and less restrictive, lot [Lot] area is the net horizontal area within the lot lines, excluding the portion of the lot that: (1) [that] provides street access, if the lot is a flag lot; or (2) [that] is located below 492.8 feet of elevation above sea level, if the lot is adjacent to Lake Austin. (B) For SF-6 and more restrictive, lot area is the net horizontal area within the lot lines and: (1) (2) includes the portion of the lot that provides street access, if the lot is a flag lot, and excludes the portion of the lot that is located below 492.8 feet of elevation above sea level, if the lot is adjacent to Lake Austin. (C) Lot depth is the horizontal distance between the mid-point of the front lot line and the midpoint of the rear lot line. 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 3/29/2024 11:47 AM HOME 2: 1 Unit Regulations & Flag Lots Page 1 of 11 COA Law Department 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 WORKING DRAFT – SUBJECT TO CHANGE JOINT PUBLIC HEARING – VERSION 1 MARCH 29, 2024 (D[C]) Except as otherwise provided in this title, lot width is measured at the front setback line and at a distance of 20 [50] feet to the rear of the front setback line. (E[D]) In determining required yards and setbacks for an irregularly shaped lot or a lot bounded by only three lot lines, the rear lot line is: …
ORDINANCE AMENDMENT REVIEW SHEET Amendment: C20-2023-024 HOME Phase 2 Description: Amend City Code Title 25 (Land Development) to revise regulations that apply to lots with one housing unit, including reducing the minimum lot size and regulations that apply to flag lots. Background: Initiated by Resolution No. 20230720-126. On July 20, 2023, City Council adopted Resolution No. 20230720-126, tasking staff with the development of amendments to the Land Development Code (LDC) with specific housing related objectives in mind. These objectives included reducing the minimum lot size for properties zoned single-family, permitting up to three housing units on such properties, and establishing a new Three-Unit Residential Land Use designation. Additionally, the changes aimed to introduce flexibility in housing configurations for properties zoned SF-1, SF-2, SF- 3, and SF-4A/B. This flexibility would encompass various housing types such as rowhouses, townhomes, duplexes, triplexes, fourplexes, garden homes, and cottage courts. On December 7, 2023, City Council approved Ordinance No. 20231207-001 adopting code amendments that allow up to three housing units, including tiny homes, on a Single-Family (SF) zoned property, revising the regulations that apply to a property with two housing units, and removing restrictions on the number of unrelated adults living in a housing unit. Summary of Proposed Code Amendment: The proposed code amendments will reduce the minimum lot size and revise site development regulations for small lots to facilitate the development of one-unit homes with unit sizes and densities similar to those allowed under HOME Phase 1. The proposed changes: • Lower the minimum lot size for one unit from 5,750 sq ft to 2,000 sq ft • Adjust development standards for lots under 5,750 sq ft (i.e., small lots) • Reduce the minimum lot width • • Allow for a variety of detached and attached housing types • Remove Residential Design and Compatibility (i.e., McMansion or Subchapter F) Include design standards for driveways, front yards, and garage placement standards for small lots Increase impervious cover from 40% to 45% in SF-1 for small lots • • Adjust flag lot regulations to facilitate easier subdivision and to ensure sites do not exceed 45% impervious cover The following is not changed under this proposal: 03/28/2024C20-2023-024 • Minimum lot size of 5,750 sq ft for two-unit and three-unit uses • Regulations for one unit on lots that are 5,750 sq ft or greater in lot size • 45% impervious cover maximum for SF-2 and SF-3 • …
From: John Estrada Sent: Tuesday, April 9, 2024 1:31 PM To: Meredith, Maureen <Maureen.Meredith@austintexas.gov> Subject: Re: April 9 PC - SCC NPCT Rec?: NPA-2023-0020.02_106 Red Bird Ln External Email - Exercise Caution Hi Maureen! I'd like to add this to the late material for the Planning Commission. Thank you! John Estrada 4/9/24 Greetings everyone! I am writing today in regards to items 9 & 10 on the agenda for Tuesday, April 9th. I am neither for nor against this project. Again, my main concern is what is already happening to Blue Bird Lane and the 300 block of Red Bird Lane, and how the current situation could be exacerbated by this project. The concern? The explosion in street parking and through traffic on Blue Bird and Red Bird. When this new project is completed, it will surely bring more of both to the area. All I am asking for is Transportation staff to take a look at what is going on and make the clear and easy decision. Install “No Parking” signs on Blue Bird and the 300 block of Red Bird. The 200 block of Red Bird already has “No Parking” signs! And it’s clear by the footage below why… https://youtu.be/1yi4u50srNc Thumbnail below Imagine a hip restaurant or space in the new development (it is mixed use after all). What if there’s an event there AS WELL as an event at Sagebrush. You’ll get more of this. Why is it so bad here already? In my previous time in front of you all, I mentioned that this stretch of South Congress (seen highlighted in red) added a sidewalk and bike lanes, and that all the parking there was removed. In addition, overflow parking from Sagebrush was using the area that will become this new proposed project (seen highlighted in yellow). Now that all of that area is gone, parking is overflowing heavily into the neighborhood. It doesn’t help that the area highlighted in orange, Sagebrush, used to have a lot more parking when other businesses occupied the space. It was even mentioned in a list of code violations CV-2021-158306. The issue was never remedied in regards to that. There are times when public safety and well being are so clear and paramount that a government acts. This is one of those cases. Thank you!
1405 Hillmont Street Austin, Texas 78704 Phone: 512-326-8880 e-mail: lauren@glenrose.com April 3, 2024 Chair Claire Hempel Vice Chair Awais Azhar Secretary Greg Anderson Parliamentarian Alice Woods Board Member Patrick Howard Board Member Jennifer Mushtaler Board Member Felicity Maxwell Board Member Grayson Cox Board Member Adam Haynes Board Member Nadia Barrera-Ramirez Board Member Danielle Skidmore Board Member Ryan Johnson Board Member Alberta Phillips Board Member (ex-officio) Jessica Cohen Board Member (ex-officio) Candace Hunter Subject: Recommendation to Deny Zoning Request for Zoning Case NPA-2023- 0020.02_106 & 118 Red Bird Lane Dear City of Austin Planning Commission, I am writing on behalf of Bird Streets of Pleasant Hill neighborhood group to recommend denial of the requested zoning of CS-MU-V-DB90-CO-NP (Density Bonus 90 combining district) in the subject zoning case. My recommendation is based on my review of these documents: 2023; • Civil Site Development Plans for 5412 S Congress Mixed-Use dated December • City of Austin Master Comment Report for Case Number SP-2023-0495C, Revision # 00 dated February 26, 2024; • City of Austin Technical Memorandum regarding Drainage Pattern and Public Infrastructure around Your Property to Mr. Bradford Massingill III, dated September 25, 2023; • An Environmental Resource Inventory Waiver Request Form filed for the project and approved by Watershed Protection Department; Glenrose Engineering, Inc. Texas Board of Professional Engineers Number F4092 glenrose.com City of Austin Planning Commission April 3, 2024 Page 2 of 3 • Relevant maps and Geographical Information System (GIS) data regarding topography, soils, and drainage associated with the proposed zoning changes. Based on my review of these documents, the proposed project will contribute additional storm flows to local flooding. It will inadequately protect sensitive environmental features associated with the proposed development location. Contribution to Local Flooding The proposed project would be located within the Williamson Creek watershed, upstream and less than a mile west of Interstate Highway 35. Based on information submitted by the applicant, existing pervious area on the site is 1.94 acres, which constitutes nearly 72 percent of the site area. Under the proposed development plan, the pervious area would be reduced to 0.87 acres, which is only 36 percent of the site. Pervious areas allow storm runoff to infiltrate into soil. This infiltration reduces flooding and erosion. It sustains the natural flow of water into seeps, springs, and creeks between storm events. Rainfall infiltration into soil also sustains trees during drought and reduces peak urban temperatures. …
From: Michael Phalan <> Sent: Tuesday, April 9, 2024 10:15 AM To: Chaffin, Heather <Heather.Chaffin@austintexas.gov> Subject: Re: FW: April 9, 2024 Planning Commission Agenda Hi Heather, Thanks for forwarding this to me. I would like to sign up to speak against this project. Honestly, between my kids, and the eclipse, I have dropped the ball... I spoke to several of my neighbors on the 2700 block of willow and 2700 block of canterbury, and they agree that they would rather this project be located elsewhere. I just have not followed through with actually getting their signatures on anything. Oh well, I will sign up to speak tonight. Thank you for the info Michael Phalan From: Sandra Boone Sent: Tuesday, April 9, 2024 9:37 AM To: Chaffin, Heather <Heather.Chaffin@austintexas.gov> Cc: Michael Phalan < >; Jayashree Krishnan <> Subject: Re: FW: April 9, 2024 Planning Commission Agenda Ms, Chaffin, I appreciate your help with this Permit application. I wanted to let you know that the Holly Neighborhood Association will not be taking a position on the application, and will not be requesting speaking time. Sandi Boone President Holly Neighborhood Association ec: Holly NA Board From: Thomas, Eric <Eric.Thomas@austintexas.gov> Sent: Friday, April 5, 2024 4:59 PM To: Sandra Boone <>; LDC Updates <LDCUpdates@austintexas.gov> Cc: David Kinsey <>; Chaffin, Heather <Heather.Chaffin@austintexas.gov>; Harden, Joi <Joi.Harden@austintexas.gov> Subject: RE: Proposed EV Charging Site ordinance & Voltare permit application Good afternoon Ms. Boone, Thank you for your email. I apologize for the issues with my phone, as I recently transferred departments and am working through several technical challenges. I will allow Heather to respond to the questions related to the conditional use permits that are currently going through the review/permitting process (or forward to the correct staff member). During the development of the Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging land use code amendment, Planning Department staff coordinated with applicable departments to ensure that the proposal balances environmental benefits with land use considerations/planning principals, while also meeting all safety requirements. Among other departments, we met with Austin Energy, DSD, Transportation and Public Works, and Austin Fire Department throughout the process to receive acceptance/approval of the ordinance. One concrete example of interdepartmental collaboration is the prohibition of the use underground, which was recommended as a safety precaution by the fire department. Please note that each EV Charging use will require a site plan, at which point all applicable city code requirements will …
City of Austin Plann ing Departmen t P.O. Box 1088, Austin, TX 78767 -1088 (512) 974-3100 ♦ Fax (512) 974-3112 ♦ h t t ps://www.aust i nt exas.g ov/depar t ment /planni ng -depar t ment MEMORANDUM TO: FROM: Todd W. Shaw, Chair & Planning Commission Members DATE: March 18, 2024 Maureen Meredith, Senior Planner, Inclusive Planning Division Planning Department RE: NPA-2018-0021.02_5100, 5208, 50150 E. Oltorf Street & 2424 & 2424 ½ Riverside Farms Rd The applicant requests an indefinite postponement of the above-referenced case. See Ferris Clement’s email. This postponement request was made in a timely manner and meets the Planning Commission’s policy. Attachment: Ferris Clements’ Email Plan Amendment Map The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and will provide reasonable modifications and equal access to communications upon request. 1 of 302 NPA-2018-0021.02 - Skyline Oltorf Mixed Use; District 3 From: Ferris Clements Sent: Monday, March 18, 2024 5:37 PM To: Meredith, Maureen <Maureen.Meredith@austintexas.gov> Subject: RE: Reason for Indef PP for NPA-2018-0021.02_Skyline/Oltorf External Email - Exercise Caution Maureen, The Applicant is requesting an indefinite postponement to allow additional time to work on its plans for the Property. Thanks, Ferris G. FERRIS CLEMENTS III Attorney Armbrust & Brown, PLLC Email: fclements@abaustin.com Phone: 512-435-2337 100 Congress Avenue, Suite 1300 Austin, TX 78701 www.abaustin.com The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and will provide reasonable modifications and equal access to communications upon request. 2 of 302 NPA-2018-0021.02 - Skyline Oltorf Mixed Use; District 3 The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and will provide reasonable modifications and equal access to communications upon request. 3 of 302 NPA-2018-0021.02 - Skyline Oltorf Mixed Use; District 3
City of Austin Plann ing Departmen t P.O. Box 1088, Austin, TX 78767 -1088 (512) 974-3100 ♦ Fax (512) 974-3112 ♦ h tt ps://www.aust i nt exas.g ov/depar t ment /h ousi ng -and- planni ng Claire Hempel, Chair & Planning Commission Members Maureen Meredith, Senior Planner, Inclusive Planning Division Planning Department MEMORANDUM TO: FROM: RE: DATE: March 21, 2024 NPA-2023-0005.01_6202, 6204 Caddie Street; 1600, 1604, 1606, 1608, 1610, 1612, and 1614 Montopolis Drive; 6211, 6215 Fairway Street Montopolis-Fairway Mixed Use Montopolis Neighborhood Planning Area The applicant requests a postponement of the above-referenced case from the March 26, 2024 Planning Commission hearing to the April 23, 2024 hearing date to allow additional time to file the associated zoning application. Please see email from Victoria Haase, Thrower Design, LLC. The postponement request was made in a timely manner and meets the Planning Commission’s policy. Attachment: Plan Amendment Map The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and will provide reasonable modifications and equal access to communications upon request. 1 of 203 NPA-2023-0005.01 - Montopolis-Fairway Mixed Use; District 3 The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and will provide reasonable modifications and equal access to communications upon request. 2 of 203 NPA-2023-0005.01 - Montopolis-Fairway Mixed Use; District 3
City of Austin Plann ing Departmen t P.O. Box 1088, Austin, TX 78767 -1088 (512) 974-3100 ♦ Fax (512) 974-3112 ♦ h tt ps://www.aust i nt exas.g ov/depar t ment /h ousi ng -and- planni ng Claire Hempel, Chair & Planning Commission Members Maureen Meredith, Senior Planner, Inclusive Planning Division Planning Department MEMORANDUM TO: FROM: RE: DATE: March 18, 2024 NPA-2023-0002.01_Christ Church Planning 1001, 1005, 1010 E. 2nd Street; 206, 112 Medina Street and 105 San Marcos Street East Cesar Chavez Neighborhood Planning Area Staff requests a postponement of the above-referenced case from the March 26, 2024, Planning Commission hearing to the April 23, 2024 hearing date to allow more time to review the application. The postponement request was made in a timely manner and meets the Planning Commission’s policy. Attachment: Plan Amendment Map The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and will provide reasonable modifications and equal access to communications upon request. 1 of 304 NPA-2023-0002.01 - Christ Church Planning; District 3 The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and will provide reasonable modifications and equal access to communications upon request. 2 of 304 NPA-2023-0002.01 - Christ Church Planning; District 3 The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and will provide reasonable modifications and equal access to communications upon request. 3 of 304 NPA-2023-0002.01 - Christ Church Planning; District 3
Planning Commission: March 26, 2024 NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN AMENDMENT REVIEW SHEET NEIGHORHOOD PLAN: East MLK Combined CASE#: NPA-2023-0015.05.SH DATE FILED: October 19, 2023 PROJECT NAME: 1702 Deloney Street PC DATE: March 26, 2024 ADDRESS/ES: 1702 Deloney Street DISTRICT AREA: 1 SITE AREA: 2.027 acres OWNER/APPLICANT: 1702 Deloney LLC AGENT: Drenner Group, PC (Leah Bojo) STAFF EMAIL: Tyler.Tripp@austintexas.gov TYPE OF AMENDMENT: Change in Future Land Use Designation CASE MANAGER: Tyler Tripp PHONE: (512) 974- 3362 From: Single Family To: Multifamily Residential Base District Zoning Change Related Zoning Case: C14-2023-0141.SH To: MF-2-NP From: SF-3-NP NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN ADOPTION DATE: November 2, 2002 CITY COUNCIL DATE: TBD ACTION: PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: March 26, 2024 – (action pending) 1 of 2705 NPA-2023-0015.05.SH - 1702 Deloney Street; District 11 of 27 Planning Commission: March 26, 2024 STAFF RECOMMENDATION: To support the applicant’s request for Multifamily Residential land use. BASIS FOR STAFF’S RECOMMENDATION: Staff supports the applicant’s request for Multifamily Residential land use because there is Mixed Use land use directly to the north. Multifamily residential land use will serve as a buffer between the mixed-use land use to the north and the single family land use to the south. The property is also located less than 600 feet south of East MLK Junior Blvd, which is an activity corridor as identified on the imagined Austin Comprehensive Plan where additional density can be accommodated. The property owner is proposing approximately 45 mixed residential dwelling units, which will provide additional housing choices for the city and the planning area. Below are sections of the East MLK Combined Neighborhood Plan that supports the applicant’s request: 2 2 of 2705 NPA-2023-0015.05.SH - 1702 Deloney Street; District 12 of 27 Planning Commission: March 26, 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 should generally be designated as single family to preserve established neighborhoods; and 2. May include small lot options (Cottage, Urban Home, Small Lot Single Family) and two‐family residential options (Duplex, Secondary Apartment, Single Family Attached, Two‐Family Residential) in areas considered appropriate for this type of infill development. …
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET CASE: C14-2023-0141.SH DISTRICT: 1 ADDRESS: 1702 Deloney Street ZONING FROM: SF-3-NP TO: MF-2-NP SITE AREA: approximately 2.027 acres (approximately 88,296 sq. ft.) PROPERTY OWNER: 1702 Deloney, LLC AGENT: Drenner Group, PC (Leah M. Bojo) CASE MANAGER: Jonathan Tomko (512) 974-1057, jonathan.tomko@austintexas.gov STAFF RECOMMEDATION: Staff recommends granting multifamily residence-low density-neighborhood plan (MF- 2-NP) combining district zoning. See the basis of recommendation section below for more information. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: March 26, 2024: Case is scheduled to be heard by Planning Commission. CITY COUNCIL ACTION: TBD ORDINANCE NUMBER: N/A ISSUES: N/A CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: The subject tract currently has one vacant single-family home built in approximately 1952, of approximately 1,300 square feet. This represents a density of approximately 0.5 units per acre. To the north is undeveloped land, a church built in approximately 1970 of approximately 7,000 square feet, and a single-family home built in approximately 1953, of approximately 1,200 square feet. To the west is undeveloped land, and a triplex built in approximately 1977, of approximately 4,000 square feet. To the south is undeveloped land, one single-family home built in approximately 1952, of approximately 1,200 square feet. To the east are two single-family homes (under construction) and a duplex built in approximately 2004. While there is floodplain and a creek buffer within the subject tract it does not encumber enough of the tract that it is unable to be developed as requested by this rezoning. Further analysis will be conducted during the subsequent site plan review process. BASIS OF RECOMMENDATION: Zoning should promote clearly-identified community goals, such as creating employment opportunities or providing for affordable housing. 1 of 1106 C14-2023-0141.SH - 1702 Deloney Street; District 1 C14-2023-0141.SH 2 This rezoning would allow for the development of more diverse housing options and promote a range of price points based on diverse household needs. Neighborhood scale multifamily residential zoning is a critical part of reaching the community goal to create more “missing middle” housing. Granting multifamily residence-low density-neighborhood plan (MF-2-NP) combining district zoning here can provide lower density multifamily in a way that is consistent with the surrounding land uses. The rezoning should be consistent with the policies and principles adopted by the City Council or Planning Commission. Both Council and Planning Commission have adopted policies and principles to increase new residential development, specifically along Imagine Austin Corridors, where major public transportation assets exist and/or will be …
Planning Commission: March 26, 2024 NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN AMENDMENT REVIEW SHEET NEIGHORHOOD PLAN: South Congress Combined (East Congress) CASE#: NPA-2022-0020.01 DATE FILED: February 22, 2022 PROJECT NAME: Industrial Blvd and Terry O Ln PC DATES: March 12, 2024 February 13, 2024 August 8, 2023 June 13, 2023 April 25, 2023 December 13, 2022 (meeting cancelled) November 8, 2022 September 27, 2022 August 9, 2022 DISTRICT AREA: 3 SITE AREA: 5.79 acres ADDRESS/ES: 439-511& 515 Industrial Blvd (odd #s only) & 4208 Terry O Lane OWNER/APPLICANT: Basalt Cannon LLC, Delwau LLC, Jasdayal LLC, Lunar Y LLC, Ungar Holdings LLC AGENT: Civilitude (Nhat Ho) [Previous agent was Drenner Group, PC (Leah M. Bojo) CASE MANAGER: Maureen Meredith PHONE: (512) 974-2695 STAFF EMAIL: Maureen.Meredith@austintexas.gov TYPE OF AMENDMENT: Change in Future Land Use Designation From: Industry To: Mixed Use Base District Zoning Change Related Zoning Case: C14-2022-0062 1 of 2907 NPA-2022-0020.01 - Industrial Blvd and Terry O Ln; District 3 Planning Commission: March 26, 2024 To: LI-PDA-NP From: LI-NP ACTION: NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN ADOPTION DATE: August 18, 2005 CITY COUNCIL DATE: TBD PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: March 26, 2024 – (action pending) February 13, 2024 – Postponed to March 26, 2024 at the request of staff on the consent agenda. [A. Woods – 1st; F. Maxwell – 2nd] Vote: 11-0 [C. Hempel and J. Mushtaler absent. G. Anderson recused from Item #8). August 8, 2023 – Approved the applicant’s request for an indefinite postponement on the consent agenda. [A. Azhar – 1st; F. Maxwell – 2nd] Vote: 10-0 [T. Shaw and J. Mushtaler absent. One vacancy on the dais]. June 13, 2023 – Postponed to August 8, 2023 on the consent agenda at the request of staff. Vote: 11-0 [A. Woods – 1st; A. Azhar – 2nd] Vote: 11-0 [C. Hempel absent. One vacancy on the dais]. April 25, 2023 – Postponed to June 13, 2023 on the consent agenda at the request of staff. [N. Barrera-Ramirez 1st; F. Maxwell – 2nd] Vote: 8-0 [A. Azhar, J. P. Connolly, Y. Flores, A. Haynes, and F. Woods absent]. December 13, 2022 - (meeting cancelled) November 8, 2022 – Postponed to December 13, 2022 on the consent agenda at the request of staff. [C. Hempel – 1st: J. Shieh – 2nd] Vote: 11-0 [R. Schneider absent. One vacancy on the dais]. September 27, 2022 – Postponed to November 8, 2022 on the consent agenda at the request of staff. …
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET CASE: C14-2022-0062 – Industrial Blvd & Terry O Lane DISTRICT: 3 ADDRESS: 439-511 and 515 Industrial Boulevard (odd #’s only); 4208 Terry O Lane ZONING FROM: LI-NP TO: LI-PDA-NP PROPERTY OWNER: Basalt Cannon LLC, Delwau LLC, Jasdayal LLC, Lunar Y LLC, Ungar Holdings LLC CASE MANAGER: Nancy Estrada (512-974-7617, nancy.estrada@austintexas.gov) SITE AREA: 5.791 acres AGENT: Civilitude (Nhat Ho) STAFF RECOMMENDATION: The Staff recommendation is to grant limited industrial services – planned development area – neighborhood plan (LI-PDA-NP) combining district zoning. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: March 26, 2024: March 12, 2024: Approved a POSTPONEMENT REQUEST by staff to March 26, 2024 [A. WOODS; F. MAXWELL – 2nd] (11-0), C. HEMPEL, J. MUSHTALER – ABSENT February 13, 2024: Approved a POSTPONEMENT REQUEST by staff to March 12, 2024 [A. AZHAR; F. MAXWELL – 2nd] (12-0), ONE VACANCY ON THE DIAS January 23, 2024: Approved a POSTPONEMENT REQUEST by staff to February 13, 2024 [G. ANDERSON; F. MAXWELL – 2nd] (12-0), J. CONNOLLY – ABSENT August 8, 2023: APPROVED AN INDEFINITE POSTPONEMENT REQUEST BY THE APPLICANT. [A. AZHAR; F. MAXWELL – 2nd] (10-0), T. SHAW, J. MUSHTALER – ABSENT; ONE VACANCY ON THE DIAS June 13, 2023: Approved a POSTPONEMENT REQUEST by staff to August 8, 2023 [A. WOODS; A. AZHAR – 2nd] (11-0), C. HEMPEL – ABSENT; ONE VACANCY ON THE DIAS 1 of 1708 C14-2022-0062 - Industrial Blvd and Terry O Ln; District 3 C14-2022-0062 Page 2 April 25, 2023: Approved a POSTPONEMENT REQUEST by staff to June 13, 2023 [N. BARRERA-RAMIREZ; F. MAXWELL – 2nd] (8-0), A. AZHAR, J. CONNOLLY, Y. FLORES, A. HAYNES, A. WOODS – ABSENT CITY COUNCIL ACTION: ORDINANCE NUMBER: ISSUES: On September 7, 2022, City of Austin staff sponsored a virtual community meeting to provide an opportunity for the neighborhood plan contact team, nearby residents, property owners, and any other interested parties to discuss the proposed development and the neighborhood plan amendment request. When the virtual community meeting was held, the Drenner Group, PC was the agent of record. However, in March of 2023, staff was informed that the Drenner Group, PC was no longer representing the property owners. Nhat Ho with Civilitude was designated as the new agent on record. CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: The subject rezoning area is approximately 5.79 acres and is situated at the southwest corner of Industrial Boulevard and Terry O Lane. It is located near the …
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET CASE: C14-2023-0047 DISTRICT: 3 ADDRESS: 1911 Willow Creek Drive ZONING FROM: ERC-UR TO: ERC-CMU SITE AREA: approximately 10.12 acres (approximately 440,827 sq. ft.) PROPERTY OWNER: 1911 Willow L.P. (Anthony Clarke) AGENT: Drenner Group, P.C. (Amanda Swor) CASE MANAGER: Jonathan Tomko (512) 974-1057, (jonathan.tomko@austintexas.gov) STAFF RECOMMEDATION: Staff recommends granting the applicant’s request to change the zoning from East Riverside Corridor- Urban Residential (ERC-UR) to East Riverside Corridor-Corridor Mixed Use (ERC-CMU). PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION/RECOMMENDATION: September 26, 2023: Planning Commission postponement to October 24, 2023. October 24, 2023: Neighborhood postponement request to November 28, 2023, granted. November 28, 2023: Neighborhood postponement request to January 23, 2024, granted. January 23, 2024: Applicant postponement request to February 13, 2024, granted. February 13, 2024: Applicant postponement request to February 27, 2024, granted. February 27, 2024: Applicant postponement request to March 26, 2024, granted. March 26, 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 currently has 256 apartment units built in 1969. The applicant has indicated that this zoning is being sought proactively and there is no intent to demolish the property for several years. The applicant has been in correspondence with the tenants of this property and they are aware of the intent to seek this rezoning (see exhibit D). If the applicant displaces residents they may be subject to the City's Tenant Relocation Ordinance as written at the time of displacement. The City's Community Displacement Prevention Officer has been notified about this rezoning case. The subject property lies between four large multifamily apartment complexes. Willow Hill Drive appears to be a cul-de-sac however ASMP shows the road connecting to Willow Creek Drive in the future as a level 2 ASMP roadway. Willow Creek Drive to the west is already a level 2 ASMP corridor and South Pleasant Valley is a level 3 ASMP corridor. the lies approximately 1,000 feet from intersection of Riverside Drive and South Pleasant Valley Road, The regulating plan for the East Riverside Corridor revised on October 26, 2015, by Ordinance No. 20151015-070 indicates this parcel is zoned as ERC-UC. With a proposed Blue Line this station area at property the station. The property currently contains approximately 25 dwelling units per acre. Target residential densities to support robust fixed- route range of 75 urban station area. Without to 150 dwelling …
************************************************************************ MEMORANDUM TO: Planning Commission Members FROM: Jonathan Tomko Housing and Planning Department DATE: March 12, 2024 RE: C814-06-0109.03 (Lakeshore PUD Amendment #3) Postponement Request ************************************************************************ The case above has been scheduled for a public hearing before the Planning Commission on March 26, 2024. Staff would like to request an indefinite postponement of the above- mentioned case to continue our review of this PUD rezoning request. The postponement request was made in a timely manner and meets the Planning Commission’s policy. 1 of 110 C814-06-0109.03 - Lakeshore PUD Amendment #3
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET DISTRICT: 3 CASE: C14-2023-0109 – 4323 South Congress Ave. ADDRESS: 4321 ½, 4323 ½, 4323 and 4329 S Congress Avenue ZONING FROM/TO: LI-PDA-NP, to change conditions of zoning, including the maximum height, maximum number of dwelling units and maximum floor-to-area ratio (FAR) SITE AREA: 9.337 acres PROPERTY OWNER: SE Austin Global Land, LLC AGENT: Drenner Group, PC (Leah M. Bojo) CASE MANAGER: Nancy Estrada (512-974-7617, nancy.estrada@austintexas.gov) STAFF RECOMMENDATION: The Staff recommendation is to grant an amendment to limited industrial services – planned development area – neighborhood plan (LI-PDA-NP) combining district zoning. The amendment would allow a maximum floor-to-area (FAR) ratio increase of 1.5:1 to 1.75:1, a maximum height increase from 60 feet to 90 feet, an increase to the number of residential units from 400 units to 620 units, and an increase in the number of residential units per acre from 42.2968 to 66.4025 as shown in Attachment A, the proposed revised ordinance. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: March 26, 2024: CITY COUNCIL ACTION: ORDINANCE NUMBER: ISSUES: CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: The subject rezoning area is approximately 9.33 acres and is located at the southeast corner of South Congress Avenue and Industrial Boulevard, just south of East Ben White Boulevard. Development in this area is generally characterized by warehouses containing 1 of 21 C14-2023-0109 Page 2 distribution and supply companies, fabrication companies, construction sales and service businesses, and outside storage uses (LI-NP; LI-CO-NP; LI-PDA-NP). Please refer to Exhibits A (Zoning Map), A-1 (Aerial View). Currently the property is developed with the readapted Saint Elmo Public Market which includes existing multifamily buildings, an office building, associated parking garage, and a warehouse building for a public market. As set forth in Land Development Code Section 25-2-441, the regulations of a planned development area (PDA) may modify: 1) permitted or conditional uses authorized by the base zoning district, 2) site development regulations except for compatibility standards, and 3) off-street parking or loading regulations, sign regulations or screening regulations applicable in the base district. The Applicant is proposing additional multifamily residential units with first floor pedestrian-oriented commercial space. The office building will be converted to allow for commercial uses. The project will include 620 multifamily residences, 27,266 square feet of first floor retail, 8,679 square feet of restaurant use, and a 1,655 square foot brewery. The Applicant’s request is to amend the PDA to increase the maximum floor-to-area (FAR) ratio from …
MEMORANDUM C14-2023-0119 (600 Kemp Street) Postponement Request ************************************************************************ TO: Planning Commission Members FROM: Jonathan Tomko Housing and Planning Department DATE: March 20, 2024 RE: ************************************************************************ The case above has been scheduled for a public hearing before the Planning Commission on March 26, 2024. Staff would like to request a postponement of the above-mentioned case to April 23, 2024, to have more time to complete the Neighborhood Transportation Analysis (NTA) and give the Neighborhood Plan Amendment case and Rezoning case (which came in at different times) an opportunity to get on the same Planning Commission agenda. The postponement request was made in a timely manner and meets the Planning Commission’s policy. 1 of 1
C14-85-288.166(RCA2) 1 RESTRICTIVE COVENANT AMENDMENT REVIEW SHEET CASE: C14-85-288.166(RCA2) – Sunset Ridge DISTRICT: 8 ADDRESS: 8401 and 8401 ½ Southwest Parkway SITE AREA: approximately 9.606 acres EXISTING ZONING: GO-CO-NP PROPOSED ZONING: Amendment to Restrictive Covenant PROPERTY OWNER: Los Indios Ventures, Inc. AGENT: Armbrust & Brown, PLLC (Richard T. Suttle, Jr.) CASE MANAGER: Jonathan Tomko (512) 974-1057, jonathan.tomko@austintexas.gov STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recom mends amending the Restrictive Covenant as outlined in Exhibit D: Restrictive Covenant Amendment Redlines. Please see the basis of recommendation section for more details. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION/RECOMMENDATION: February 27, 2024: Neighborhood Postponement granted to March 26, 2024, applicant is in agreement. March 26, 2024: Case is scheduled to be heard by Planning Commission CITY COUNCIL ACTION: April 4, 2024: Case is tentatively scheduled to be heard by City Council ORDINANCE NUMBER: N/A ISSUES: N/A CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: The subject tract of approximately 9.606 acres of undeveloped land. To the north is additional undeveloped land (across Southwest Parkway). To the south, east and west are single- family residences. This case seeks to add multifamily residential use as a permitted use of the property and establish a maximum impervious cover of 55% and 1:1 floor to area ratio for multifamily residential use. In exchange for the proposed modifications the project will: 1. Provide water quality controls in accordance with the Save Our Springs Initiative 1 of 669 C14-85-288.166(RCA2) 2 2. Achieve a minimum one-star rating under the Austin Energy Green Building Program 3. Restrict access to Sunset Ridge 4. Provide a minimum of four EV charging stations 5. Remove invasive species in accordance with the City of Austin Invasive Species Management Plan BASIS OF RECOMMENDATION: Zoning should allow for reasonable use of the property. Austin currently has a housing shortage and an affordable housing shortage. Restricting the use of this property to prohibit multifamily residential use is unreasonable in light of this situation. The applicant has proposed modifications that address environmental quality, sustainability, transportation access, and removal of invasive species. The proposed zoning should be consistent with the goals and objectives of the City Council. Austin City Council adopted the Austin Strategic Housing Blueprint in 2017. In the last annual report (2022) HousingWorks Austin identified that Council District 8 had only attained 2% of the district’s 10-year goal for new affordable housing units. Approving this restrictive covenant agreement would help add additional income restricted affordable housing units to Council District 8, …
PLANNING COMMISSION SITE PLAN COMPATIBILITY WAIVER REQUEST REVIEW SHEET 1010 W 26th LLC (Sudhakar Allada) Rivera Engineering (Michael Rivera, PE) PLANNING COMMISSION DATE: March 26, 2024 CASE: SP-2022-0591C COUNCIL DISTRICT: 9 PROJECT NAME: Avalon Flats at Sixth ADDRESS OF SITE: 1808 W 6th St APPLICANT: AGENT: AREA: 0.4661 acre WATERSHED: Johnson Creek (Urban) WATERSHED ORDINANCE: Comprehensive Watershed Ordinance C.I.P. STATUS: N/A T.I.A.: N/A CAPITOL VIEW: N/A PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT: The applicant is proposing a multifamily development with nine free-standing units, with associated improvements and is requesting a waiver from 25-2-1063 to allow for a reduced setback. EXISTING ZONING: The site is zoned MF-4-CO-NP. The use and site plan generally comply with the zoning ordinance. DESCRIPTION OF WAIVER: Waiver request is as follows: LDC Section 25-2-1063(B): A person may not construct a structure 25 feet or less from property: 1) In an urban family residence (SF-5) or more restrictive zoning district; or 2) On which a use permitted in an SF-5 or more restrictive district is located. The applicant requests a waiver from a 25-foot compatibility setback to varied setbacks from less than one foot to just over 19 feet for residences and related improvements. SUMMARY STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval to allow an encroachment of less than one foot of the two units on the southeast side of the lot into the compatibility setback triggered by the adjacent single-family use, and a smaller unit located almost wholly within the setback, but over six feet from the triggering property. The site’s buildable area is constrained by its shape and being bounded by three rights-of-way, and will be compatible with the scale of residential development in the surrounding area. The site was originally designed under and compliant with the ordinances that allowed for greater height and reduced setbacks. The site design also has height and driveway setback issues that will need to be addressed by the Board of Adjustment at a separate hearing. CASE MANAGER: Christine Barton-Holmes, CNUa, LEED AP Christine.Barton-Holmes@austintexas.gov PHONE: 974-2788 1 of 9 PROP. BUILDING CVR: 27.7% (5,642 sf) PROP. IMP. CVRG.: 65% (13,287 sf) PROPOSED F.A.R.: 0.75:1 PROP. HEIGHT: 30’/3 stories* PROVIDED PARKING: 24 spaces PROJECT INFORMATION: 20,342.5 sf EXIST. ZONING: MF-4-NP MAX. BLDG. COVERAGE : 60% MAX. IMPERV. CVRG.: 70% ALLOWED F.A.R.: 0.75:1 HEIGHT: 30’/2 stories REQUIRED PARKING: NA PROPOSED ACCESS: from W 6th St and Theresa Avenue *Pending outcome of BOA hearing SUMMARY COMMENTS ON SITE PLAN: …
Equitable Transit-Oriented Development ETOD and Imagine Austin Planning Commission 3/26/2024 1 of 17 Agenda Background Next Steps 1 2 3 ETOD and Imagine Austin 2 of 17 Background 1 3 of 17 ETOD Policy Plan • Builds on CapMetro's Federal Transit Administration-funded ETOD Study. • Provides a comprehensive policy framework to guide future development around the Project Connect system. • It helps the Austin community ensure that the results of Project Connect support residents of all incomes and backgrounds, especially those that have been disproportionately burdened by transportation and land use decisions. 4 of 17 ETOD Station Area Typologies If a station has… …and is… …and has experienced… More Residents Today Historically Exclusionary or Low Displacement Rapid Change More Residents Today Historically Exclusionary or Low Displacement Slow Change Fewer Residents Today Historically Exclusionary or Low Displacement Rapid Change Fewer Residents Today Historically Exclusionary or Low Displacement Slow Change More Residents Today Vulnerable to or Experiencing Displacement Rapid Change More Residents Today Vulnerable to or Experiencing Displacement Slow Change Fewer Residents Today Vulnerable to or Experiencing Displacement Rapid Change Fewer Residents Today Vulnerable to or Experiencing Displacement Slow Change 5 of 17 6 of 17 7 of 17 ETOD and Imagine Austin 2 8 of 17 Council Action on March 9, 2023 – Resolution no. 20230309-016 9 of 17 Imagine Austin and ETOD • ETOD Typologies: • Consider existing population, recent growth and economic development, and displacement risk of households • Address types of growth most needed for equitable outcomes in a station area • Incorporating ETOD Typologies into Imagine Austin allows for: • Updating IA Compliance Checklist • Formal consideration in zoning and neighborhood plan amendment • Demonstrating alignment and transit-supportive policy to the Federal case review Transit Administration 10 of 17 Comprehensive Plan Joint Committee Action on February 29, 2024 • ETOD Policy Map and Typologies with amendments was unanimously approved to be forwarded to the Planning Commission to be amended to Imagine Austin. • Amendments: • Inclusion of process for staff to incorporate latest available data • Inclusion of a footnote indicating the age of the data 11 of 17 Imagine Austin and ETOD • The amendment to Imagine Austin will include: • The methodology through which staff developed the 8 ETOD Typologies • The 8 ETOD Typologies and their descriptions • The ETOD Typology map • A preface that provides context about the application of the ETOD …
