Transit Core Subdistrict • High-density residential development • Locates greatest density near the University of Texas campus and the planned light rail along Guadalupe Street • Incorporates parts of the previous Dobie, Guadalupe, and Inner West subdistricts 23 23 21 C20-2024-010 - UNO Update95 of 110 Inner West Subdistrict • High-density residential • Next closest subdistrict to the campus area • Expands Inner West and increases building height • Falls generally within the campus shuttle routes 24 24 21 C20-2024-010 - UNO Update96 of 110 Transit Core & Inner West Site Development Standards Height Bonus Impervious Cover Uses Proposed Transit Core Proposed Inner West Existing Inner West 540’ (600’ Max) 360’ (420’ Max) 175’ - 300’ Max 100% 100% 100% Residential, Local, Hotel/Motel (with Limitations) Residential, Local Residential, Local, Hotel/Motel (with Limitations) Above-Ground Parking Max. 3 Stories Community Benefits Choice of 1 3 Stories Choice of 1 Tower Spacing 20’ Stepback at a Height of 120’ 20’ Stepback at a Height of 120’ None None None 25 21 C20-2024-010 - UNO Update97 of 110 Transit Core & Inner West Gatekeeper Community Benefits Options ▪ Pedestrian-Oriented Commercial ▪ On-site Water Reuse System – 75% of frontage must contain pedestrian-oriented commercial uses – Projects would be ineligible for Fee-In- Lieu allowed under 25-9-414 (C) ▪ Grocery Store Use – Must contain min. 2,500 sf ▪ Transit-Supportive Infrastructure – Ex: 5,200 sf of space for a Traction Powered Substation (TPSS) – Only available in the Transit Core ▪ Green Roof – Must contain min. 4,000 sf and meet ECM performance standards ▪ Properties that provide more than 50% of bedrooms or units as affordable are exempt from community benefit requirements 26 21 C20-2024-010 - UNO Update98 of 110 Tower Spacing - Example 27 21 C20-2024-010 - UNO Update99 of 110 Tower Spacing ▪ 40ft step-back above 120ft in height from existing building of 120ft in height or greater; OR 20ft from a parcel with a maximum allowed building height greater than 120ft ▪ If the lot frontage is under 100ft then the maximum building coverage for portions of a building above 120ft is 65% 28 21 C20-2024-010 - UNO Update100 of 110 Outer West Subdistrict • More residential in character • Mid-rise development pattern • 15 to 20-minute walk to campus and with access to transit options • Provides a balance between the denser subdistricts close to the university and the lower-density neighborhoods …
ORDINANCE NO. _________________ AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 25 (LAND DEVELOPMENT) OF THE CITY CODE ESTABLISHING REGULATIONS APPLICABLE TO A DENSITY BONUS PROGRAM UNIVERSITY NEIGHBORHOOD OVERLAY (DBUNO) ZONING AND REPEALING UNIVERSITY NEIGHBORHOOD OVERLAY DISTRICT REGULATIONS AND BOUNDARIES. BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: PART 1. City Code Section 25-2-179 (University Neighborhood Overlay (UNO) District Purpose and Boundaries), Division 9 (University Neighborhood Overlay District Requirements) of City Code Chapter 25-2, Subchapter C, Article 3, and Appendix C - University Neighborhood Overlay District Boundaries, Subdistrict Boundaries, Height Limits, and Additional Height and Affordable University Neighborhood Overlay District Boundaries of Chapter 25-2 (Zoning) are repealed in their entirety, with section number, division number, and appendix designation, as referenced, reserved for future use. PART 2. Subsection (F) of City Code Section 25-2-32 (Zoning Districts and Map Codes) is amended to add new combining districts to read: (F) Combining districts and map codes are as follows: (25) density bonus university neighborhood overlay ….DBUNO PART 3. City Code Section 25-2-181 (Density Bonus Combining District Purpose) is amended to add a new Subsection (E) to read: § 25-2-181 DENSITY BONUS COMBINING DISTRICT PURPOSE. (E) DBUNO Combining District promotes high-density, pedestrian-friendly development in the area generally west of the University of Texas campus that: (1) provides quality, safe, and affordable living for all, especially students attending college and university, (2) preserves certain existing residential and non-residential uses, (3) modifies site development regulations, and 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 Draft 5/9/2025 Page 1 of 19 COA Law Department Working Draft - Subject to Change22 C20-2024-010 - UNO Update1 of 20 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 (4) grants additional building height in exchange for income-restricted housing. PART 4. Division 5, Article 3, Subchapter C of City Code Chapter 25-2 (Zoning) is amended to add a new Section 25-2-656 to read: § 25-2-656 DENSITY BONUS UNO (DBUNO) COMBINING DISTRICT REGULATIONS. (A) The boundaries and subdistricts of the density bonus university neighborhood overlay (DBUNO) combining district are identified …
Members of the Planning Commission, In 2004, after two years of hard work and biweekly meetings with renters, home owners, business owners, developers, fraternities and sororities, the University of Texas, and City a staff, plan was developed to create dense housing for students near the University of Texas and maintain a high quality of life in surrounding neighborhoods. The result of this careful planning and negotiation among varied interests was the University Neighborhood Overlay (UNO.) UNO has been extremely successful resulting in 28,000 new residents with affordable housing options in an area that was designed to be convenient to the University of Texas, pedestrian friendly, and safe. Recently, the City Council passed a resolution directing staff to make quality of life improvements to UNO and to expand the housing opportunities. Staff has attempted to follow Council direction, but we believe that the proposed height maximums of 600' and 420' are excessive and will result in luxury opportunities maximums we suggest more moderate priced student be selected that will for affordably housing, limiting height housing. Therefore, encourage the construction of reasonably priced student housing. Staff carefully limited the proposed UNO expansion to areas that are commercial or multifamily to maintain the mix of uses and housing types in the surrounding neighborhoods. Lately, there has been an organized effort coming from individuals and have no who are not stakeholders to expand the UNO to proposals object in the surrounding communities. or subdistrict areas beyond the staff proposal. We strongly interest height Heritage NA voted unanimously to endorse this letter on April 28, 2025. Respectfully, {)J�� laura Grim Heritage Neighborhood Association President 22 C20-2024-010 - UNO Update - LDC Amendment1 of 1
Ponce, Makayla From: Sent: To: Subject: Ponce, Makayla Thursday, May 1, 2025 4:31 PM Ponce, Makayla FW: Things in Staff Proposal that need to be changed to make a better plan: From: Mike McHone To: Garcia, Ella; Pani, Alan Cc: 'Mike McHone' Subject: FW: Things in Staff Proposal that need to be changed to make a better plan: HI Ella and Alan, This is the information from Safe Horns which came to the Technical Committee after the original draft. Please include it in the backup. Thanks for hosting the session this morning. Mike From: Joell Sullivan McNew To: Mike McHone Cc: Scott F. Burns; Jim Stephenson; Robert Tait; Cater Joseph; Sam Massaed Subject: Re: Things in Staff Proposal that need to be changed to make a better plan: Hello, Key Requests: (cid:44833) Incorporating CPTED into Streetscape (Item C): Alongside the existing streetscape language, we request the formal inclusion of Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) in the code language. This should include clear definitions of core CPTED principles and ensure that whenever CPTED strategies are implemented in the code, they are explicitly referenced within the relevant section. (cid:44833) CPTED Assessments: Instead of the proposed five-year assessment cycle, we advocate for three- year CPTED assessments, beginning with a baseline assessment within the first year to establish initial conditions. These recurring evaluations will ensure that properties remain well-maintained and that CPTED strategies continue to support a safer environment. (cid:44833) Opposition to the Proposed "Plaza": We do not support the closure of 23rd Street from the Artist Market to Rio Grande to establish a plaza. These adjustments will strengthen safety, enhance community engagement, and ensure proactive crime prevention measures are upheld in the revision. Thank you, Joell S McNew 1 22 C20-2024-010 - UNO Update - LDC Amendment1 of 49 President SafeHorns.org Outstanding Crime Prevention Citizen Award 2016 2 22 C20-2024-010 - UNO Update - LDC Amendment2 of 49 Ponce, Makayla From: Sent: To: Subject: Attachments: Ponce, Makayla Thursday, May 1, 2025 4:29 PM Ponce, Makayla FW: Things in Staff Proposal that need to be changed to make a better plan: DRAFT UNO Map_REV 250411.pdf From: Mike McHone To: Garcia, Ella; Pani, Alan Cc: 'Mike McHone'; 'Jim Stephenson'; 'Scott F. Burns' Subject: FW: Things in Staff Proposal that need to be changed to make a better plan: From: Mike McHone UAP Technical Subcommittee Report 1. The following development parameters are cri(cid:415)cal to restart …
Improving Neighborhood Livability We envision the next iteration of UNO delivering even more gains for neighborhood livability. These improvements benefit not only students but also any staff, faculty, and long-term residents in the area. They also demonstrate to skeptics that density can enhance quality of life, not degrade it. West Campus can be a showcase of how abundant housing and great public spaces go hand-in-hand – a true 15-minute neighborhood for students. We urge the Council to champion these community benefit aspects as integral to the UNO expansion’s success. Pedestrian Infrastructure & Safety We support continuing to require UNO projects to contribute to safer, more walkable streets through wide, accessible sidewalks, street trees, pedestrian lighting, and benches. These improvements will enhance pedestrian safety and comfort, supporting increased residential density. Grocery & Daily Needs Access We enthusiastically support attracting a range of full-service grocery stores and additional fresh food markets to West Campus, addressing a longstanding community need. We encourage 10 22 C20-2024-010 - UNO Update - LDC Amendment15 of 49 Staff to think more broadly about attracting grocers of different scales, from small grocers like Royal Blue to mid-sized grocers like Wheatsville Coop to larger grocers like HEB. Active storefronts and grocery options will significantly enhance neighborhood safety and livability. Transit-Supportive Features UNO’s growth directly supports transit use by reducing car dependency. Maintaining above-ground parking maximums and encouraging high-density housing near transit hubs ensures affordability and contributes positively to climate and mobility goals. Public Realm & Community Amenities We recommend prioritizing investment in neighborhood amenities such as improved green roofs, landscaping, shade trees, community gardens, and park enhancements. Livable neighborhoods require quality outdoor community spaces, which UNO can significantly support. 11 22 C20-2024-010 - UNO Update - LDC Amendment16 of 49 Appendix A Rent Limits by the Bedroom MFI Limit Single Occupancy Double Occupancy Proposed 50% $882 $485/person Existing 50% $882 $485/person 60% $1,181 $649/person Rent Limits by the Unit MFI Limit 1-Bedroom 2-Bedroom 3-Bedroom 4-Bedroom 5-Bedroom Proposed 50% $1,102 $1,260 $1,417 $1,575 $1,701 Existing 50%* $882* 60%* $1,181* - - - - - - - - *Existing program requirements for properties electing to rent by the unit set a maximum rental price regardless of the number of bedrooms within the unit. 12 22 C20-2024-010 - UNO Update - LDC Amendment17 of 49 Figure 1. Calculated Break-Even Rent per Square Foot, With and Without Land Costs Eriksen, Michael D. and …
C20-2024-010 UNO Update Planning Commission May 13, 2025 Paul Books, Principal Planner Resolution Goals ▪ Provide quality, safe, affordable living for all, especially for students attending colleges and universities by: Increasing housing capacity, quality, and affordability Ensuring the area provides daily needs and services Supporting the implementation of light rail and mobility enhancements 6 Rezoning Process ▪ To update the regulations, staff proposes to create a new zoning district that incorporates the existing overlay with requested updates ▪ Rezoning requires notice to impacted properties and review by the Planning Commission and City Council at public hearings 10 Plan Amendment Process UNO is part of the Central Austin Combined Neighborhood Plan, an element of the Imagine Austin Comprehensive Plan Current Future Land Use Map 11 Proposed Applicability ▪ Expanded to include Commercial and Multifamily properties directly adjacent to the current boundaries ▪ UNO is a voluntary program ▪ Properties are mapped to a specific subdistrict 16 Site Development Standards Modified Proposed Existing Streetscape Pedestrian Zone dimensions prescribed by the Transportation Criteria Manual + UNO Street Furnishings 12’ sidewalk + UNO Street Furnishings Setbacks Uses No minimum unless necessary to ensure adequate Fire Department access 10’ maximum street yard except for public plaza/private common open space Residential Uses including Group Residential Hotel/Motel (with limitations) Modified Local Uses - only in first two stories Prohibits or makes conditional non-transit supportive uses Building Design UNO Design Standards 2-Star Rating under Austin Energy Green Building No minimum 10’ maximum street yard except for public plaza/private common open space Residential Uses including Group Residential Hotel/Motel – with limitations Local Uses - 20% of floor area UNO Design Standards 1-Star Rating under Austin Energy Green Building Screening Requirements for screening of trash receptacles and above- ground parking Requirements for placement of trash receptacles 18 New Lease and Redevelopment Requirements ▪ Density Bonus Lease & ▪ Amendments to 4-18: Redevelopment Requirements – Require dispersion of affordable units and equal access to amenities – Require tenant protections and redevelopment requirements for existing multifamily and certain commercial uses – Restrictions on early leasing – Limit the window of pre-lease and lease renewal offers – Delay of Occupancy Accommodations – Establish a baseline of accommodations for tenants whose units are not ready for occupancy by the start of the lease term – Windowless Bedroom Prohibition – Participating developments must commit to exterior windows in all bedrooms 20 Proposed Subdistricts Per Council’s …
C20-2024-010 REZONING, NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN, AND ORDINANCE AMENDMENT REVIEW SHEET Amendment: C20-2024-010 University Neighborhood Overlay (UNO) Update Description: Amend City Code Title 25 (Land Development) to repeal Article 3 Division 9 University Neighborhood Overlay District Requirements and to create Density Bonus University Neighborhood Overlay (-DBUNO) and rezone property generally located west of the University of Texas, east of Lamar Boulevard, south of 29th Street and north of Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard to apply -DBUNO and amend the Central Austin Combined Neighborhood Plan, an element of the Imagine Austin Comprehensive Plan, to change the future land use map for the same property from multiple land use designations to High Density Mixed Use. Background: Initiated by City Council Resolution No. 20240418-077 and Resolution No. 2025-0130-057. The University Neighborhood Overlay, or UNO, was first adopted by Ordinance No. 040902-58 in 2004 to promote high-density, pedestrian-oriented redevelopment of the West Campus area that maintains the area's existing character and stimulates income- restricted affordable housing development. The overlay supersedes specific site development standards of the base zones and allows land uses to encourage development that serves the primarily student population of the area. This includes reduced required parking spaces, increased maximum allowable building height and bulk, and allowance for a mix of local, pedestrian-serving commercial uses. For a property to develop under UNO, additional requirements must be met, including providing affordable housing and adherence to stricter streetscape and design standards. These regulations were crafted through a robust community process involving residents and stakeholders. Since their original adoption, UNO regulations were amended in 2014 and 2019 through Ordinance No. 20140213-056 and Ordinance No. 20191114-067. The 2014 amendment allowed participating developments to rent by the bedroom and increased the affordability period from 15 to 40 years. Amendments in 2019 changed the second tier of maximum allowed building height available through the dedication of additional affordable housing units or bedrooms. These amendments demonstrate the commitment to updating UNO to address necessary changes that better serve students and the surrounding community. Since its adoption in 2004, the UNO overlay has facilitated the development of over 10,000 housing units or bedrooms and has led to the creation of 972 income-restricted bedrooms and 401 income-restricted units. In April 2024, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 20240418-077, which initiated amendments to the University Neighborhood Overlay (UNO). The Resolution included 29 distinct items for staff consideration, including amendments to the land development code, …
Transit Core Subdistrict • High-density residential development • Locates greatest density near the University of Texas campus and the planned light rail along Guadalupe Street • Incorporates parts of the previous Dobie, Guadalupe, and Inner West subdistricts 23 23 22 C20-2024-010 - UNO Update - LDC Amendment95 of 110 Inner West Subdistrict • High-density residential • Next closest subdistrict to the campus area • Expands Inner West and increases building height • Falls generally within the campus shuttle routes 24 24 22 C20-2024-010 - UNO Update - LDC Amendment96 of 110 Transit Core & Inner West Site Development Standards Height Bonus Impervious Cover Uses Proposed Transit Core Proposed Inner West Existing Inner West 540’ (600’ Max) 360’ (420’ Max) 175’ - 300’ Max 100% 100% 100% Residential, Local, Hotel/Motel (with Limitations) Residential, Local Residential, Local, Hotel/Motel (with Limitations) Above-Ground Parking Max. 3 Stories Community Benefits Choice of 1 3 Stories Choice of 1 Tower Spacing 20’ Stepback at a Height of 120’ 20’ Stepback at a Height of 120’ None None None 25 22 C20-2024-010 - UNO Update - LDC Amendment97 of 110 Transit Core & Inner West Gatekeeper Community Benefits Options ▪ Pedestrian-Oriented Commercial ▪ On-site Water Reuse System – 75% of frontage must contain pedestrian-oriented commercial uses – Projects would be ineligible for Fee-In- Lieu allowed under 25-9-414 (C) ▪ Grocery Store Use – Must contain min. 2,500 sf ▪ Transit-Supportive Infrastructure – Ex: 5,200 sf of space for a Traction Powered Substation (TPSS) – Only available in the Transit Core ▪ Green Roof – Must contain min. 4,000 sf and meet ECM performance standards ▪ Properties that provide more than 50% of bedrooms or units as affordable are exempt from community benefit requirements 26 22 C20-2024-010 - UNO Update - LDC Amendment98 of 110 Tower Spacing - Example 27 22 C20-2024-010 - UNO Update - LDC Amendment99 of 110 Tower Spacing ▪ 40ft step-back above 120ft in height from existing building of 120ft in height or greater; OR 20ft from a parcel with a maximum allowed building height greater than 120ft ▪ If the lot frontage is under 100ft then the maximum building coverage for portions of a building above 120ft is 65% 28 22 C20-2024-010 - UNO Update - LDC Amendment100 of 110 Outer West Subdistrict • More residential in character • Mid-rise development pattern • 15 to 20-minute walk to campus and with access to …
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 ORDINANCE NO. _________________ AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 4-18 OF CITY CODE RELATED TO DENSITY BONUS AND INCENTIVE PROGRAMS. BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: PART 1. City Code Section 4-18-25 (Certification) is amended to amend Subsection (F) to read: § 4-18-25 CERTIFICATION. (F) For developments with one or more affordable units, the agreement required in Subsection (C) must, at a minimum: (1) include the applicable affordability requirements; (2) prohibit discrimination on the basis of an individual's source of income as defined in Section 5-1-13 (Definitions), (3) require dispersion of affordable units throughout the residential units; (4) require equal access and use of on-site amenities, common areas, and parking facilities; (5) require shared access routes for affordable units and market-rate units; (6) (7) (8) (9) require that affordable units include interior components that are functionally equivalent to market-rate units; limit the use of an affordable unit as a Type 2 or Type 3 short-term rental (STR); require the applicant to incorporate lease provisions that are consistent with a tenant's right to organize under 24 C.F.R. 245.100, the lease addendum required as a condition to receive City of Austin Housing Finance Corporation funds, or City Code requirement; and if applicable, address any obligations described in Division 2 (Redevelopment Requirements) and Division 3 (Density Bonus Specific Additional Requirements)[, if applicable]. Draft 5/9/2025 Page 1 of 3 COA Law Department Working Draft - Subject to Change22 C20-2024-010 - UNO Update1 of 3 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80 PART 2. Article 2 (Density Bonus and Incentive Programs), Chapter 4-18 (General Permitting Standards) of City Code is amended to add a new Division 3 to read as follows: Division 3. Density Bonus Specific Additional Requirements § 4-18-34 DENSITY BONUS UNIVERSITY NEIGHBORHOOD OVERLAY (DBUNO) REQUIREMENTS. (A) This section applies to a development that requires on-site affordable units and is zoned with Density Bonus University Neighborhood Overlay (DBUNO) combining district. (B) The agreement required in Section 4-18-25 …
North University Neighborhood Association Resolution for rezoning 3710 Cedar Street for multi-family use City of Austin case C14-2025-0034.SH The North University Neighborhood has a long and colorful history of development over the last 150 years and has evolved into an amiable mix of single-family housing, duplexes and small multifamily complexes. Its history includes the construction of the Confederate Women’s Home in 1908 as well as the 1912 Aldridge Place Addition which has now been designated as a local historic district. As the city continues to densify, adding new developments has become a challenge while maintaining the overall charm and livability of the central Austin neighborhoods. The North University neighbors welcome new a(cid:431)ordable housing that fits into the existing neighborhood fabric, providing new residents with the same quality of life as the current residents. Recent code changes have removed tools that fine-tune development, allowing massive new developments to be inserted next to valuable smaller homes and developments. One concept that is missing is CONTEXT. The proposed Waverly North development ignores context, proposing 76 dwelling units within a historic building plus a new building that either provides little parking or a 4-story building that towers over neighboring homes. Either scenario will create a hardship for both potential residents and existing residents nearby. NUNA desires to remain at the forefront of inclusive neighborhoods and supports the Waverly North project. North University neighbors want to extend our quality of life to new 05 C14-2025-0034.SH - Waverly North; District 91 of 2 neighbors seeking a(cid:431)ordable housing. We deserve a seat at the table when decisions are being made that will directly impact our property values and everyday living. Therefore, the North University Neighborhood Association resolves that zoning changes for 3710 Cedar Street clearly prioritize appropriate new structures that are specified in the new zoning as limitations that may not be altered by using other code modifications or bonuses. 1 The existing SF3-H-NCCD-NP will remain on the site and multi-family use will be permitted on this site at 3710 Cedar Street under the following conditions: 2 Maintain the “H” status of the main building, making only appropriate site changes required for any new development and use of new zoning. Of utmost importance is maintaining the structure and appearance of the historic buildings on the site and obtaining approval from Austin HLC, Texas Historical Commission and the Department of the Interior. 3 Maximize building height at the …
From: To: Cc: Subject: Date: Attachments: Monica G Sirwaitis, Sherri ; Land Answers; Azhar, Awais - BC Re: [NACA NPCT] RE: 9117 Northgate Monday, May 12, 2025 8:00:34 AM image001.png External Email - Exercise Caution North Austin Civic Association (NACA) Contact Team May 12, 2025 TO: Sherri Sirwaitis, Planner Principal, Planning Dept CC: Joi Harden, Zoning Officer & Ella Garcia, Business Process Specialist, - Planning Dept, City of Austin RE: Request for postponement Planning Commission 5/13/2025 Public Hearings for 9117 Northgate Blvd Sherri Sirwaitis: It was only last Monday, May 5, 2025, that we received the notice for the May 13th public hearing. We met with Jim Wittliff, President, Land Answers, representing the applicant on Wednesday, May 7, 2025. We discussed our concerns about possible uses, as well as uses we did not support. We asked if he would support our request for a postponement, allowing us time to discuss with the NACA neighborhood association on Thurs, May 15th; Mr Wittliff agreed. We are hereby requesting postponement of the May 13th Planning Commission public hearings for 9117 Northgate Blvd from 5/13/2025 to 5/27/2025, to allow us time to review the by-right uses under the proposed zoning of GR-CO-NP [Community Commercial - Conditional Overlay - Neighborhood Plan] and discuss with NACA (neighborhood association) members on Thurs, May 15th. Please contact me if you have any questions or need additional information. Thank you for your time and assistance with the postponement request. Respectfully, Monica Guzmán, Chair NACA Contact Team ________________ Thank you, Monica Guzmán, MA Co-Vice President/Co-vicepresidenta, North Austin Civic Assn (NACA) Chair, NACA Contact Team/Equipo de contacto del plan del vecindario Cell: 512.585.5832 www.linkedin.com/in/maguzman 11 C14-2025-0042 - 9117 Northgate Rezone; District 41 of 1
University Neighborhood Overlay Planning Commission Proposed Amendments No. Commissioners Proposing Amendment 1 Azhar, Anderson, Woods, Ahmed Reference Document Page 2 of 3 Topic Pg # Chapter 4-18 - https: //services.austintexas. gov/edims/document. cfm?id=451144 Pre-Leasing Limitation General Amendment: A lease for a dwelling unit shall include an effective date for commencement of lease term not earlier than 150 days prior to move-in date or earliest date tenant may take possession of the dwelling unit. Proposed Amendment References and Notes (if needed) 2 Woods, Anderson, Ahmed, Azhar 3 Woods, Anderson, Ahmed, Azhar 4 Azhar, Anderson, Woods, Ahmed 5 Azhar, Anderson, Woods, Ahmed 6 Azhar, Anderson, Woods, Ahmed Chapter 4-18 - https: //services.austintexas. gov/edims/document. cfm?id=451144 Chapter 4-18 - https: //services.austintexas. gov/edims/document. cfm?id=451144 https://services. austintexas. gov/edims/document. cfm?id=451147 https://services. austintexas. gov/edims/document. cfm?id=451147 https://services. austintexas. gov/edims/document. cfm?id=451147 NA NA Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design General Amendment: Require walkway and common area lighting, peepholes or door viewers, and deadbolt locks on each dwelling unit door in accordance with Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) standards. Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design General Amendment: Staff should consider developing a policy to require security camera systems in public spaces and limit third-party data sharing and footage retention. Page 13 of 20 Tower Spacing Remove § 25-2-656 (M) Tower Spacing requirements. Pages 15, 16, 17, and 18 of 20 Gatekeeper Community Benefits Remove the "gatekeeper community benefits options" requirement for all subdistricts. Pages 16 and 18 of 20 Pedestrian-Oriented Commercial uses 7 Azhar, Anderson, Woods, Ahmed 8 Azhar, Anderson, Woods, Ahmed https://services. austintexas. gov/edims/document. cfm?id=451147 https://services. austintexas. gov/edims/document. cfm?id=451147 NA NA Grocery Store Incentive Transit-Supportive Infrastructure Require that in all developments in UNO, regardless of subdistrict, at least 75 percent of the building frontage along the principal street and on the ground floor of a building must contain one or more local uses and must comply with the dimensional requirements found in Section 4.3.3.C in Subchapter E (Design Standards and Mixed Use). A lobby serving a use other than a pedestrian-oriented local use is not counted as a pedestrian oriented local use. This requirement is waived for developments that include transit-supportive infrastructure or a grocery store that is 2,500 sq ft or more. When calculating the net length of the building frontage the following shall be excluded: emergency exits, required utility connections, and any other service component required by the building or other codes and requirements. A development that includes a grocery …
University Neighborhood Overlay Planning Commission Proposed Amendments No. Commissioners Proposing Amendment 1 Azhar, Anderson, Woods, Ahmed Reference Document Page 2 of 3 Topic Pg # Chapter 4-18 - https: //services.austintexas. gov/edims/document. cfm?id=451144 Pre-Leasing Limitation General Amendment: A lease for a dwelling unit shall include an effective date for commencement of lease term not earlier than 150 days prior to move-in date or earliest date tenant may take possession of the dwelling unit. Proposed Amendment References and Notes (if needed) 2 Woods, Anderson, Ahmed, Azhar 3 Woods, Anderson, Ahmed, Azhar 4 Azhar, Anderson, Woods, Ahmed 5 Azhar, Anderson, Woods, Ahmed 6 Azhar, Anderson, Woods, Ahmed Chapter 4-18 - https: //services.austintexas. gov/edims/document. cfm?id=451144 Chapter 4-18 - https: //services.austintexas. gov/edims/document. cfm?id=451144 https://services. austintexas. gov/edims/document. cfm?id=451147 https://services. austintexas. gov/edims/document. cfm?id=451147 https://services. austintexas. gov/edims/document. cfm?id=451147 NA NA Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design General Amendment: Require walkway and common area lighting, peepholes or door viewers, and deadbolt locks on each dwelling unit door in accordance with Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) standards. Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design General Amendment: Staff should consider developing a policy to require security camera systems in public spaces and limit third-party data sharing and footage retention. Page 13 of 20 Tower Spacing Remove § 25-2-656 (M) Tower Spacing requirements. Pages 15, 16, 17, and 18 of 20 Gatekeeper Community Benefits Remove the "gatekeeper community benefits options" requirement for all subdistricts. Pages 16 and 18 of 20 Pedestrian-Oriented Commercial uses 7 Azhar, Anderson, Woods, Ahmed 8 Azhar, Anderson, Woods, Ahmed https://services. austintexas. gov/edims/document. cfm?id=451147 https://services. austintexas. gov/edims/document. cfm?id=451147 NA NA Grocery Store Incentive Transit-Supportive Infrastructure Require that in all developments in UNO, regardless of subdistrict, at least 75 percent of the building frontage along the principal street and on the ground floor of a building must contain one or more local uses and must comply with the dimensional requirements found in Section 4.3.3.C in Subchapter E (Design Standards and Mixed Use). A lobby serving a use other than a pedestrian-oriented local use is not counted as a pedestrian oriented local use. This requirement is waived for developments that include transit-supportive infrastructure or a grocery store that is 2,500 sq ft or more. When calculating the net length of the building frontage the following shall be excluded: emergency exits, required utility connections, and any other service component required by the building or other codes and requirements. A development that includes a grocery …
University Neighborhood Overlay Planning Commission Proposed Amendments No. Commissioners Proposing Amendment 1 Azhar, Anderson, Woods, Ahmed Reference Document Page 2 of 3 Topic Pg # Chapter 4-18 - https: //services.austintexas. gov/edims/document. cfm?id=451144 Pre-Leasing Limitation General Amendment: A lease for a dwelling unit shall include an effective date for commencement of lease term not earlier than 150 days prior to move-in date or earliest date tenant may take possession of the dwelling unit. Proposed Amendment References and Notes (if needed) 2 Woods, Anderson, Ahmed, Azhar 3 Woods, Anderson, Ahmed, Azhar 4 Azhar, Anderson, Woods, Ahmed 5 Azhar, Anderson, Woods, Ahmed 6 Azhar, Anderson, Woods, Ahmed Chapter 4-18 - https: //services.austintexas. gov/edims/document. cfm?id=451144 Chapter 4-18 - https: //services.austintexas. gov/edims/document. cfm?id=451144 https://services. austintexas. gov/edims/document. cfm?id=451147 https://services. austintexas. gov/edims/document. cfm?id=451147 https://services. austintexas. gov/edims/document. cfm?id=451147 NA NA Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design General Amendment: Require walkway and common area lighting, peepholes or door viewers, and deadbolt locks on each dwelling unit door in accordance with Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) standards. Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design General Amendment: Staff should consider developing a policy to require security camera systems in public spaces and limit third-party data sharing and footage retention. Page 13 of 20 Tower Spacing Remove § 25-2-656 (M) Tower Spacing requirements. Pages 15, 16, 17, and 18 of 20 Gatekeeper Community Benefits Remove the "gatekeeper community benefits options" requirement for all subdistricts. Pages 16 and 18 of 20 Pedestrian-Oriented Commercial uses 7 Azhar, Anderson, Woods, Ahmed 8 Azhar, Anderson, Woods, Ahmed https://services. austintexas. gov/edims/document. cfm?id=451147 https://services. austintexas. gov/edims/document. cfm?id=451147 NA NA Grocery Store Incentive Transit-Supportive Infrastructure Require that in all developments in UNO, regardless of subdistrict, at least 75 percent of the building frontage along the principal street and on the ground floor of a building must contain one or more local uses and must comply with the dimensional requirements found in Section 4.3.3.C in Subchapter E (Design Standards and Mixed Use). A lobby serving a use other than a pedestrian-oriented local use is not counted as a pedestrian oriented local use. This requirement is waived for developments that include transit-supportive infrastructure or a grocery store that is 2,500 sq ft or more. When calculating the net length of the building frontage the following shall be excluded: emergency exits, required utility connections, and any other service component required by the building or other codes and requirements. A development that includes a grocery …
PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR CALLED MEETING TUESDAY, APRIL 22, 2025 The Planning Commission convened in a regular meeting on Tuesday, April 22, 2025, at Austin City Hall, Council Chambers, Room 1001, 301 W. Second Street, in Austin, Texas. Chair Azhar called the Planning Commission Meeting to order at 6:08 p.m. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance: Awais Azhar Alice Woods Imad Ahmed Greg Anderson Casey Haney Joshua Hiller Anna Lan Felicity Maxwell Adam Powell Danielle Skidmore Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Nadia Barrera-Ramirez Patrick Howard Commissioners Absent: Claire Hempel Ex-Officio Members in Attendance: Jessica Cohen Ex-Officio Members Absent: TC Broadnax Candace Hunter Richard Mendoza 1 PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Adam Materne: Made comments regarding confusion with understanding how the Planning Commission operates and how certain decisions were made when it came to safety. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Planning Commission regular meeting on Tuesday, April 8, 2025. The minutes from the meeting of Tuesday, April 8, 2025, were postponed to Tuesday, April 29, 2025, on the consent agenda on Commissioner Maxwell’s motion, Commissioner Haney’s second, on an 11-0 vote. Commissioner Barrera-Ramirez was off the dais. Commissioner Hempel was absent. PUBLIC HEARINGS 2. Plan Amendment: NPA-2025-0025.01 - Oak Hill Apartments; District 8 Location: 5526 West US 290 Highway WB, Barton Creek Watershed; Oak Hill Combined (East Oak Hill) Neighborhood Planning Area Owner/Applicant: 5205 Acquisitions, LLC Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: Monte F. James, Attorney Neighborhood Commerical to Mixed Use land use Recommended Maureen Meredith, 512-974-2695, maureen.meredith@austintexas.gov Planning Department The motion to approve the Neighborhood’s postponement request to May 13, 2025, was approved on the consent agenda on Commissioner Maxwell’s motion, Commissioner Haney’s second, on an 11-0 vote. Commissioner Barrera-Ramirez was off the dais. Commissioner Hempel was absent. 3. Rezoning: Location: C14-2025-0038 - Oak Hill Apartments; District 8 5526 West US 290 Highway WB, Barton Creek Watershed - Barton Creek Zone; Oak Hill Combined (East Oak Hill) Neighborhood Planning Area Owner/Applicant: 5205 Acquisitions, LLC (Manny Farahani) Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: Monte F. James, Attorney GR-CO-NP to GR-MU-V-CO-DB90-NP Staff recommends GR-V-CO-DB90-NP Marcelle Boudreaux, 512-974-8094, marcelle.boudreaux@austintexas.gov Planning Department The motion to approve the Neighborhood’s postponement request to May 13, 2025, was approved on the consent agenda on Commissioner Maxwell’s motion, Commissioner Haney’s second, on an 11-0 vote. Commissioner Barrera-Ramirez was off the dais. Commissioner Hempel was absent. 2 4. Plan Amendment: NPA-2025-0019.01.SH - Waverly North; District 9 Location: 3710 Cedar Street, Central Austin Combined …
Reference Document Pg #/ Section # of document Proposed Amendment Proposed Text Change, IF necessary (Underline added text/Strikethrough deleted text) Text Change Included in Amendment (YES/NO) References and Notes (if needed) Potential Notice Requirements No. Item (N. Lamar/S. Congress Station Area Vision Plans) Commission er Proposing Amendmen t This row for amendment tracking 1 N Lamar Station Area Vision Plan 2 N Lamar Station Area Vision Plan Ahmed, Azhar, Johnson, Woods Johnson, Woods, Azhar, Ahmed https://www.speakupaustin. org/Customer/File/Full/a2d48ff6-4c0d- 4cee-a061-57a6809ce958 Pg 27, 16 https://www.speakupaustin. org/Customer/File/Full/a2d48ff6-4c0d- 4cee-a061-57a6809ce958 p. 21 3 4 5 6 7 Both Johnson, Woods, Azhar, Ahmed Both Johnson, Woods, Azhar, Ahmed https://www.speakupaustin. org/Customer/File/Full/a2d48ff6-4c0d- 4cee-a061-57a6809ce958 https://www. speakupaustin. org/Customer/File/Full/525f3f48-06ff- 4681-be0c-b142e7e161e6 https://www.speakupaustin. org/Customer/File/Full/a2d48ff6-4c0d- 4cee-a061-57a6809ce958 https://www. speakupaustin. org/Customer/File/Full/525f3f48-06ff- 4681-be0c-b142e7e161e6 S Congress Station Area Vision Plan Johnson, Woods, Azhar https://www.speakupaustin. org/Customer/File/Full/525f3f48-06ff- 4681-be0c-b142e7e161e6 S Congress Station Area Vision Plan Johnson, Woods, Azhar https://www.speakupaustin. org/Customer/File/Full/525f3f48-06ff- 4681-be0c-b142e7e161e6 S Congress Station Area Vision Plan Johnson, Woods, Azhar https://www.speakupaustin. org/Customer/File/Full/525f3f48-06ff- 4681-be0c-b142e7e161e6 p27 p27 p41 On FLUM, expand Neighborhood Transition Zone to include remaining sites within NLTC 1/2 mile boundary, excluding open space existing land use. Facilitate access to the North Lamar Transit Center with improved connectivity from the Transit Center northbound to Powell Lane extension and eastbound across North Lamar with a separate bicycle and pedestrian bridge, aligning with proposed Austin Light Rail plans. Request staff provide an update within six months to share next steps to bring base zones within ETOD into compliance with vision plans. Prohibit new auto-oriented uses (consistent with uses prohibited in DB- ETOD) within ETOD areas. On FLUM, expand TOD Mixed-Use east and west along both sides of US 290 to the edge of the SCTC 1/2 mile boundary, except where doing so would reduce existing allowable density. On FLUM, expand Neighborhood Transition Zone to include remaining sites within NLTC 1/2 mile boundary, excluding open space existing land use and those recommended for TOD Mixed-Use in amendment 5. Identify additional east-west and north- south multimodal connections within the S Congress Station Area and between surrounding areas. (i.e. between Alpine Road and Warehouse Row; between Lareina Dr and S Congress) No No No No No No No Note: Per staff, would trigger renoticing Note: Per staff, would trigger renoticing Note: Per staff, would trigger renoticing
From: To: Subject: Date: Garcia, Ella Brown, Destiny Fw: NPA-2025-0019.01.SH Tuesday, May 13, 2025 10:20:18 AM From: Meredith, Maureen <Maureen.Meredith@austintexas.gov> Sent: Monday, May 12, 2025 3:18 PM To: Garcia, Ella <Ella.Garcia@austintexas.gov> Subject: FW: NPA-2025-0019.01.SH This is all I have. Maureen From: Pam Bell Sent: Friday, May 9, 2025 2:53 PM To: Adam Stephens Cc: Meredith, Maureen <Maureen.Meredith@austintexas.gov>; Tomko, Jonathan <Jonathan.Tomko@austintexas.gov>; Bart Whatley <betsy.greenberg@gmail.com>; Homer Parsegian ; betsy greenberg ; Rick Iverson Subject: Re: NPA-2025-0019.01.SH ; Karen McGraw External Email - Exercise Caution Hi Adam, Did you not receive my email to not send the note about the AGE property while NUNA pursued other options? We requested and received a Planning Commission postponement until May 27. We met with City planning staff this morning, next we meet with the developer. Don’t know how your note will affect our case. Pam Bell 512.560.1953 04 NPA-2025-0019.01.SH - Waverly North; District 91 of 2 On May 9, 2025, at 1:31 PM, Adam Stephens wrote: For the property at 3710 Cedar Street, CANPAC (the contact team for this planning area) supports the plan amendment change to MF. Adam Stephens, co-chair CAUTION: This is an EXTERNAL email. Please use caution when clicking links or opening attachments. If you believe this to be a malicious or phishing email, please report it using the "Report Message" button in Outlook. For any additional questions or concerns, contact CSIRT at "cybersecurity@austintexas.gov". 04 NPA-2025-0019.01.SH - Waverly North; District 92 of 2
From: To: Subject: Date: Garcia, Ella Brown, Destiny Fw: NPA-2025-0019.01.SH Tuesday, May 13, 2025 10:20:18 AM From: Meredith, Maureen <Maureen.Meredith@austintexas.gov> Sent: Monday, May 12, 2025 3:18 PM To: Garcia, Ella <Ella.Garcia@austintexas.gov> Subject: FW: NPA-2025-0019.01.SH This is all I have. Maureen From: Pam Bell Sent: Friday, May 9, 2025 2:53 PM To: Adam Stephens Cc: Meredith, Maureen <Maureen.Meredith@austintexas.gov>; Tomko, Jonathan <Jonathan.Tomko@austintexas.gov>; Bart Whatley <betsy.greenberg@gmail.com>; Homer Parsegian ; betsy greenberg ; Rick Iverson Subject: Re: NPA-2025-0019.01.SH ; Karen McGraw External Email - Exercise Caution Hi Adam, Did you not receive my email to not send the note about the AGE property while NUNA pursued other options? We requested and received a Planning Commission postponement until May 27. We met with City planning staff this morning, next we meet with the developer. Don’t know how your note will affect our case. Pam Bell 512.560.1953 05 C14-2025-0034.SH - Waverly North; District 91 of 2 On May 9, 2025, at 1:31 PM, Adam Stephens wrote: For the property at 3710 Cedar Street, CANPAC (the contact team for this planning area) supports the plan amendment change to MF. Adam Stephens, co-chair CAUTION: This is an EXTERNAL email. Please use caution when clicking links or opening attachments. If you believe this to be a malicious or phishing email, please report it using the "Report Message" button in Outlook. For any additional questions or concerns, contact CSIRT at "cybersecurity@austintexas.gov". 05 C14-2025-0034.SH - Waverly North; District 92 of 2
Subject: Letter of Support for NPA-2024-0018.02 at 6801, 6817, and 6901 N. Lamar Blvd. Dear Planning Commission, My name is Alejandro de la Vega, and I am a resident of the Highland Neighborhood. I am writing to express my strong support for the proposed development at 6801, 6817, and 6901 N. Lamar Blvd., which includes an amendment to increase the maximum building height. I moved to this neighborhood because of its potential to become a model for a walkable, bikeable and transit-friendly hub outside of downtown. I commute to my job at UT by bike or bus exclusively, and hope to see changes in our neighborhood that support multi-modal transit. This development's proposed density is entirely appropriate and much needed, given the exceptional access to public transportation in our area. The site is served by numerous bus routes, including the high-frequency MetroRapid 801 and local routes like the 1, operating directly on Lamar Boulevard. Furthermore, the proximity to the CapMetro Redline at Crestview Station provides a critical transit link for the neighborhood. I am particularly excited for how this development will improve the urban fabric, with an active edge along the Lamar Blvd frontage, with pedestrian-oriented commercial uses. Currently, the land use for this site is nowhere near what should be expected for a major transit hub, and the cityscape is in desperate need of improvement. This project represents a positive step towards responsible urban development, and I urge you to approve it. Sincerely, Alejandro de la Vega 6802 Isabelle Dr. 08 NPA-2024-0018.02 - 6817 & 6901 N. Lamar; District 41 of 1
