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05-11 Airport & Koenig DB90 Tracts Rezoning and RCT North Loop NPCT Letter — original pdf
6 March 2025 To the Board Members of the Planning Commission: My name is Brian Bedrosian. I am the Chair of the North Loop Neighborhood Plan Contact Team (NLNPCT – the “neighborhood”). I am writing this letter on behalf of the NLNPCT in support of United Properties’ (the “applicant”) request for DB90 zoning to be added to the combined properties north of 56th Street, south of Koenig Lane, east of the CapMetro Red Line tracks and west of Airport Blvd (collectively referred to as the “northern parcels”)– properties in the north-central sector of our plan area. On February 26th the NLNPCT held a Special Session devoted to the greater project that United Properties is proposing to build in this area of the neighborhood. The project area includes the northern parcels mentioned above, as well as additional properties within the same east-west boundaries down to 55th Street, along with a triangle of land between the Red Line tracks and the FLORA development just south of 55th (collectively referred to as the “southern parcels”). Stephen Buchanan of United Properties was in attendance at our meeting and presented the applicant’s current plans for the project. After much discussion, the eligible NLNPCT voting members present, representing a quorum of the overall NLNPCT membership, voted unanimously to support the applicant’s zoning requests contingent upon the signing of a Memorandum Of Understanding (MOU) between United Properties and the NLNPCT. In order to provide sufficient time to negotiate the contents of this MOU, the NLNPCT voted to permit the applicant to proceed with presenting their zoning case for the northern parcels to the Planning Commission and in exchange United Properties has agreed to postpone the hearing on the southern parcels until the MOU is signed and approved by both parties. 05 C14-2025-0010 - Airport & Koenig DB90 Tracts Rezoning - Parcel B1 of 2 We believe that this project has the opportunity to achieve the goals of North Loop Neighborhood Plan which targeted this area in our FLUM as a Neighborhood Urban Center. This land use category would provide increased density and affordability, new retail and commercial offerings, and rich public spaces – acting as an extension of our already successful urban corridor along North Loop Boulevard (53rd Street). We are concurrently working with the Parks and Recreation Department (PARD), ATP, TPW, CapMetro, the Redline Parkway Initiative, and Council District 4 to ensure that this project offers …
16 SP-2022-0218C.SH - Avalon Pointe Public Comment — original pdf
16 SP-2022-0218C.SH - Avalon Pointe1 of 3 16 SP-2022-0218C.SH - Avalon Pointe2 of 3 Subject: RE: SP-2022-0218C.SH Subject: Subject: Subject: Date: Date: Date: Date: Sunday, March 9, 2025 at 11:36:28 PM Central Daylight Time From: Mike McHone From: From: From: To:To:To:To: CC:CC:CC:CC: Rousselin, Jorge 'Mike McHone' External Email - Exercise Caution Hi Jorge, I have no/fied a couple of par/es that met with Keith and Jose onsite. I am told Walter Wukasch will be in a@endance. I want to repeat my procedural confusion of this case. As I understand the 2610 (or 2602) Hume Place owner is reques/ng a waiver or the UNO Streetscape Requirement from the Planning Commission which has been denied by COA DSD Director. The UNO Streetscape Requirement is set out in Chapter 25-2-760 Of the COA LDC. Chapter 25-2-472 & 473 gives authority for non- compliance of the LDC regula/ons for 25-2 to the Board of Adjustments for considera/on of the appropriate Variance in accordance with their authority. The BOA is a judicial Board that makes a decision based on findings of relevant facts. This process has been followed on several projects through the years in the UNO District. Why is this not the proper COA venue in this case? Best regards, Mike 1 of 5 16 SP-2022-0218C.SH - Avalon Pointe3 of 3
17 North Lamar Transit Center and South Congress Transit Center Station Area Vision Plans Revised Staff Presentation — original pdf
North Lamar and South Congress Station Area Vision Plans Planning Commission Briefing Tuesday, March 11, 2025 Agenda 1 What is ETOD? 2 What’s an ETOD Station Area? 3 Station Area Vision Plans 4 Next Steps 5 Discussion What is ETOD? 1 What is ETOD? ETOD is an approach to planning that puts housing, jobs, services, and retail near public transit stations. This makes it easier for people to get to these places using public transit and creates walkable neighborhoods with a range of services. Project Connect and ETOD 2020 2021 2023 Voters overwhelmingly approve Project Connect CapMetro ETOD study (funded by FTA) City Council accepts ETOD Policy Plan *FTA- Federal Transit Administration The ETOD Policy Plan • Informed by CapMetro’s ETOD Study • Direction to staff to initiate Station Area Planning, Imagine Austin amendments, and Land Development Code amendments • Direction to create an ETOD Implementation Plan as a short- term work program What is an ETOD Station Area? 2 Station Area Planning and ETOD Station Area Planning is a community-driven approach to crafting a vision for the area surrounding a transit station. North Lamar Transit Center Station Area South Congress Transit Center Station Area Station Areas Engagement Timeline Round 1 Engagement Round 2 Engagement Round 3 Engagement Spring 2023 Fall 2023 Fall 2024 Engagement The Vision Plans How to Participate https://speakupaustin.com/etodstationareas SCAN HERE ESCANEE AQUÍ We want to hear from you! North Lamar & South Congress Transit Centers Station Area Vision Plans 3 North Lamar Transit Center ETOD Typologies North Lamar Transit Center Station Area NLTC Concept Plan NLTC Vision Plan and Future Land Use Map South Congress Transit Center ETOD Typologies South Congress Transit Center Station Area SCTC Concept Plan SCTC Vision Plan and Future Land Use Map Next Steps/Related Actions 4 Existing Neighborhood Plans NLTC Station Area SCTC Station Area NPA Virtual Community Meetings • NLTC Station Area related NPAs: Tuesday, March 4, 2025 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm • SCTC Station Area related NPAs: Wednesday, March 5, 2025 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm https://publicinput.com/neighborhoodplanamendmentcases Related Actions Planning Commission and City Council will be asked to consider 12 items: Adoption of North Lamar Transit Center Station Area Vision Plan (CPA-2025-0001) + Adoption of South Congress Transit Center Station Area Vision Plan (CPA-2025-0002) + Land Development Code Amendment Related to Area Planning Process (C20-2024-024) 5 Neighborhood Plan Amendments Related to NLTC Station Area: ● NPA-2025-0018.01- Brentwood/Highland Combined Neighborhood …
02 and 03 NPA-2024-0008.02 and C14-2024-0107 - Manor Road Revision Rezone; Districts 1 and 9 Public Comment Part 2 — original pdf
From: Jennifer Cisneros < > Sent: Monday, March 10, 2025 2:32 PM To: Tomko, Jonathan <Jonathan.Tomko@austintexas.gov>; Meredith, Maureen <Maureen.Meredith@austintexas.gov> Cc: Daniela Valle < >; Mark Hilton < >; Steve Hunt < >; John Bambas < >; Vinny Calzone < > Subject: Opposition to Proposed Rezoning at 2967 Manor Rd. My name is Jennifer Cisneros, and I am a resident of District 1. I am reaching out to express my opposition to the proposed rezoning of 2967 Manor Rd, located at the southwest corner of the Manor Rd./Airport Blvd. intersection. Thrower Design is lobbying to rezone this property to DB90, effectively fragmenting the existing MLK TOD framework. To my understanding, this is the first time a DB90 request has been submitted within a TOD, setting a concerning precedent with unknown long-term consequences. A key benefit of the 60-foot height restriction within the TOD is its role in protecting single-family dwellings from encroachment by large scale development. At this time, there is no publicly available site plan for the proposed project, yet we do know that a 90-foot structure directly abutting our neighborhood is not in line with those protections. Beyond zoning concerns, I also want to highlight the serious drainage issues in the area. I invite you to review the attached images and video (link below) showing the impact of rainstorms on the drainage creek that runs alongside my residence. Our neighborhood has not received any information about how the proposed development will address environmental impacts, stormwater management, or infrastructure strain. https://photos.app.goo.gl/moyz1pawSB5n19jo6 Victoria Haase of Thrower Design has stated that "a detailed review of drainage matters and engineering of this site will occur at the time of site plan. If it is found that there are additional considerations to be made downstream, that will be addressed at that time." This vague assurance does little to alleviate the concerns of those of us who live here and will be directly affected by these changes. I urge you to oppose this rezoning request and advocate for responsible development that aligns with the existing TOD guidelines and prioritizes the well-being of our community. Thank you for your time and consideration. I appreciate your leadership and look forward to your response. Sincerely, Jennifer Cisneros 2203 Rountree Dr. 02 and 03 NPA-2024-0008.02 and C14-2024-0107 2967 Manor Road Revision; Districts 1 and 91 of 5 Austin, TX 78722 02 and 03 NPA-2024-0008.02 and C14-2024-0107 2967 Manor Road …
13 C14-2024-0124 1109 S. Lamar Blvd; District 9 Application Amendment Request Letter — original pdf
Leah M. Bojo lbojo@drennergroup.com 512-807-2918 Lauren Middleton-Pratt Planning Department City of Austin 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Drive Austin, TX 78752 Dear Ms. Middleton-Pratt, March 11, 2025 Via Electronic Delivery Re: 1109 S Lamar Boulevard – Zoning application for the 0.287-acre property located at 1109 S Lamar Boulevard, Austin, Travis County, Texas 78704 (the “Property”). As representatives of the owner of the Property, we respectfully submit this letter to amend the application currently under review, assigned zoning case no. C14-2024-0124 for the project titled 1109 S Lamar Boulevard, initially submitted on August 1, 2024. The requested rezoning of the Property is from CS-1-V-CO (Commercial-Liquor Sales – Vertical Mixed Use Building – Conditional Overlay) to CS-1-MU-V-CO-DB90 (Commercial-Liquor Sales – Mixed Use – Vertical Mixed Use Building – Conditional Overlay – Density Bonus 90). With this amendment, we would like to amend the requested rezoning from CS-1-V-CO to CS-1-V-CO-DB90 (Commercial-Liquor Sales – Vertical Mixed Use Building – Conditional Overlay – Density Bonus 90). Please let me know if you or your team members require additional information or have any questions. Thank you for your time and attention to this matter. Sincerely, Leah M. Bojo cc: Joi Harden, Planning Department (via electronic delivery) Tiffany Magnavice, Planning Department (via electronic delivery) 2705 Bee Cave Road, Suite 100 | Austin, Texas 78746 | 512-807-2900 | www.drennergroup.com 13 C14-2024-0124 - 1109 S. Lamar Blvd; District 91 of 1
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REGULAR MEETING of the PLANNING COMMISSION TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2025, 6:00 PM AUSTIN CITY HALL, COUNCIL CHAMBERS, ROOM 1001 301 WEST 2ND STREET AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the Planning Commission may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live. Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely. Registration no later than 2 PM the day of the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. For more information on public comment, please see the agenda section “Speaker Registration.” Please contact Ella Garcia, Staff Liaison, for questions regarding speaker registration at LandUseLiaison@austintexas.gov or by phone at 512-978-0821. CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS/COMMISSIONERS: Claire Hempel, Chair (District 8) Awais Azhar, Vice Chair (Mayor’s Representative) Greg Anderson, Secretary (District 4) Alice Woods, Parliamentarian (District 2) Patrick Howard (District 1) Nadia Barrera-Ramirez (District 3) Felicity Maxwell (District 5) EX-OFFICIO MEMBERS: Casey Haney (District 6) Ryan Johnson (District 7) Danielle Skidmore (District 9) Grayson Cox (District 10) Alberta Phillips (Mayor’s Representative) Adam Haynes (Holdover, Mayor’s Representative) Jessica Cohen, Chair of Board of Adjustment Candace Hunter, AISD Board of Trustees TC Broadnax, City Manager Richard Mendoza – Director of Transportation and Public Works EXECUTIVE SESSION (No public discussion) Executive Liaison: Joi Harden, 512-974-1617 Staff Liaison: Ella Garcia, 512-978-0821 Attorney: AJ Urteaga, 512-974-2386 The Planning Commission will announce it will go into Executive Session, if necessary, according to Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code, to receive advice from Legal Counsel on matters specifically listed on the agenda. The Commission may not conduct a closed meeting without the approval of the city attorney. Private Consultation with Attorney – Section 551.071. CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL AGENDA The first four speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Planning Commission regular meeting on Tuesday, February 11, 2025. PUBLIC HEARINGS 2. Plan Amendment: NPA-2024-0008.01 - 2600 E Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard; Location: District 1 2600 East Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard, Boggy Creek Watershed; Rosewood Neighborhood Planning Area Owner/Applicant: CTMS Holdings LLC Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: Drenner Group, PC (Leah M. Bojo, AICP) Civic to Mixed Use land use Recommended Maureen Meredith, 512-974-2695, maureen.meredith@austintexas.gov Planning Department 3. …
02 NPA-2024-0008.01 2600 E Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard; District 1 Staff Report — original pdf
Planning Commission: February 25, 2025 NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN AMENDMENT REVIEW SHEET NEIGHORHOOD PLAN: Rosewood CASE#: NPA-2024-0008.01 DATE FILED: June 21, 2024 PROJECT NAME: 2600 E Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd PC DATE: February 25, 2025 February 11, 2025 December 17, 2024 ADDRESS/ES: 2600 E Martin Luther King Jr Blvd DISTRICT AREA: 1 SITE AREA: 1.99 acres OWNER/APPLICANT: CTMS Holdings, LLC AGENT: Drenner Group, PC (Leah M. Bojo, AICP) CASE MANAGER: Maureen Meredith PHONE: (512) 974-2695 STAFF EMAIL: Maureen.Meredith@austintexas.gov TYPE OF AMENDMENT: Change in Future Land Use Designation From: Civic To: Mixed Use Base District Zoning Change Related Zoning Case: C14-2024-0111 From: GR-V-CO-NP To: GR-MU-V-DB90-NP NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN ADOPTION DATE: November 29, 2001 CITY COUNCIL DATE: TBD ACTION: 02 NPA-2024-0008.01 - 2600 E Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard; District 11 of 36 Planning Commission: February 25, 2025 PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: February 25, 2025 – (action pending) February 11, 2025- Postponed to February 25, 2025 on the consent agenda at the request of Staff. [A. Azhar – 1st; F. Maxwell -2nd] Vote: 10 – 0 [P. Howard, A. Phillips and A. Haynes absent]. December 17, 2024 – Postponed to February 11, 2025 on the consent agenda at the request of the Applicant. [C. Haney – 1st; F. Maxwell – 2nd] Vote: 11-0 [N. Barrera-Ramirez and A. Phillips absent]. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: To support the applicant’s request for Mixed Use land use. BASIS FOR STAFF’S RECOMMENDATION: Staff supports the applicant’s request for Mixed Use land use because the property is located on Manor Road, which is an activity corridor where mixed use land use is appropriate. The property is within the MLK Station Neighborhood Center as identified on the Growth Concept Map and is less than ½-mile from the MLK Rail Station. The applicant proposes a 300-unit multifamily development with ground-floor retail. LAND USE DESCRIPTIONS: EXISTING LAND USE: Civic - Any site for public or semi fire facilities, hospitals, and public and private schools. Includes major religious facilities and other religious activities that are of a different type and scale than surrounding uses. Purpose 1. Allow flexibility in development for major, multi the greater community; 2. Manage the expansion of major institutional uses to prevent unnecessary impacts on established neighborhood areas; 3. Preserve the availability of sites for civic facilities to ensure that facilities are adequate for population growth; 4. Promote Civic uses that are accessible and useable for the neighborhood resident and maintain stability of …
03 C14-2024-0111 2600 E. MLK Jr Blvd; District 1 Staff Report — original pdf
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET CASE: C14-2024-0111 (2600 E. MLK Jr. Blvd.) DISTRICT: 1 ADDRESS: 2600 East Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard ZONING FROM: GO-V-CO-NP TO: GR-MU-V-CO-DB90-NP (as amended) SITE AREA: approximately 1.99 acres (approximately 86,684 square feet) PROPERTY OWNER: CTMS Holdings, LLC AGENT: Drenner Group, PC (Leah Bojo) CASE MANAGER: Jonathan Tomko (512) 974-1057, jonathan.tomko@austintexas.gov STAFF RECOMMEDATION: Staff recommends granting community commercial-mixed use-vertical mixed use-conditional overlay-density bonus 90-neighborhood plan (GR-MU-V-CO-DB90-NP) combining district zoning. The conditional overlay would prohibit the following 15 uses: - Alternative Financial Services - Automotive Repair Services - Automotive Washing (of any type) - Commercial Off-Street Parking - Drop Off Recycling Facility - Funeral Services - Outdoor Entertainment - Service Station - Automotive Rentals - Automotive Sales - Bail Bond Services - Drive thru as an accessory use (to any use) - Exterminating Services - Hotel-Motel - Pawn Shop Services The conditional overlay would conditionally allow the following 5 uses: - Consumer Convenience Services - Indoor Entertainment - Offsite Accessory Parking - Hospital Services (limited) - Indoor Sports & Recreation For a summary of the basis of Staff’s recommendation, please see the basis of recommendation section below. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: December 17, 2024: Applicant postponement request to February 11, 2025, granted. February 11, 2025: Staff postponement request to February 25, 2025, granted. February 25, 2025: Case is scheduled to be heard by Planning Commission. CITY COUNCIL ACTION: TBD ORDINANCE NUMBER: TBD ISSUES: 03 C14-2024-0111 - 2600 E Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard; District 11 of 21 C14-2024-0111 2 The applicant is proposing to remove an existing conditional overlay of 2,000 vehicle trips per day, prohibiting business or trade school, business support services, restaurant (limited), off-site accessory parking and personal services. 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. CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: The property in question is currently a vacant office/medical use, formerly used as the Capital Area Research and Radiation Center. It is approximately 16,000 square feet constructed in approximately 1972. The site also contains approximately 25,000 square feet …
04 C14-2024-0158 2100 Polaris; District 4 Letter Wooten Neighborhood Plan Contact Team Support Letter — original pdf
Wooten Neighborhood Plan Contact Team February 20, 2025 Ms. Sherri Sirwaitis, Planner Principal Current Planning Division Planning Department City of Austin VIA Electronic Mail sherri.sirwaitis@austintexas.gov RE: 2100 Polaris - Rezoning City File Number C14-2024-0158 The Wooten Neighborhood Plan Contact Team(WNPCT) and the Applicant, SB-Polaris Property LLC, and its representatives engaged in a community outreach process to review the proposed rezoning. As of the WNPCT meeting on Monday, February 17th, the WNPCT supports the rezoning of the site located at 2100 Polaris based on the project meeting two goals. First, ensure the Redline Parkway Trail has the ability to pass along this site and is activated by the site. Second, we improve the walking and biking experience by reducing the quantity and impact of car traffic and improve bike and pedestrian infrastructure on nearby streets. To that end, the following will be implemented to meet the WNPCT’s and Applicant’s goals. 1. Ensure the Redline Parkway Trail has ability to pass along this site and is activated by the site. a. Enter into a restrictive covenant(or other legally binding agreement) that ensures the Redline Parkway Initiative, Cap Metro, and/or any other partners of the Reline Parkway Trail project have the easement and any other legal rights they need to build the trail at this location *A Restrictive Covenant will be entered into with Tom Wald with Red Line Trail organization to ensure that a twenty (20) foot easement will be dedicated for the future Red Line Trail. Tom Wald, Executive Director Red Line Parkway Initiative b. Activate the trail by: i. Ensuring trail is easily visible (physically or through way finding signage) from Polaris. *Agree to ensure the trail is easily visible through way finding signage from Polaris Avenue. 04 C14-2024-0158 - 2100 Polaris; District 41 of 5 ii. Not placing back of house functions along future trail and trail access routes. * Agree to hire local artist(s) to paint a mural on the garage side facing the trail at the height of a person on the trail a maximum of 15’. iii. Placing walk up units, preferable live/work, on the trail and trail access route. *Agree to provide units along the south side of the property facing the red line trail in the area on the south portion of the property as shown on the conceptual site plan below. Similar architectural design elements on the West side, facing the neighborhood and …
04 C14-2024-0158 2100 Polaris; District 4 Staff Report — original pdf
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET CASE: C14-2024-0158 (2100 Polaris) DISTRICT: 4 ZONING FROM: CS-CO-MU-NP TO: CS-MU-V-CO-DB90-NP ADDRESS: 2100 Polaris Avenue SITE AREA: 3.373 acres PROPERTY OWNER: SB-Polaris Property LLC (Zachary Greenky) AGENT: Land Use Solutions (Michele Haussmann) CASE MANAGER: Sherri Sirwaitis (512-974-3057, sherri.sirwaitis@austintexas.gov) STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends CS-MU-V-CO-DB90-NP, General Commercial Services-Mixed Use- Vertical Mixed Use Building-Conditional Overlay-Density Bonus 90-Neighborhood Plan Combining District, zoning. The conditional overlay will maintain the following prohibited uses from the current zoning ordinance, Ordinance No. 20211021-039, on the property: Automotive repair services Automotive washing (of any type) Automotive rentals Automotive sales Bail bond services Commercial off-street parking Drop-off recycling collection facilities Equipment sales Outdoor entertainment Outdoor Sports and Recreation Commercial blood plasma center Construction sales and services Equipment repair services Exterminating services Maintenance and service facilities Pawn shop services Service station Vehicle storage Veterinary services February 25, 2025 CITY COUNCIL ACTION: ORDINANCE NUMBER: PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: December 10, 2024: Postponed to January 28, 2025 at the applicant's request by consent (11-0, C. Haney-absent, G. Anderson-off dais); A. Azhar-1st, A. Woods-2nd. January 28, 2025: Postponed to February 25, 2025 at the applicant's request by consent (9-0, A. Phillips and A. Haynes - off dais, A. Woods and G. Anderson-absent); R. Johnson-1st, F. Maxwell-2nd. 04 C14-2024-0158 - 2100 Polaris; District 41 of 18 C14-2024-0158 ISSUES: 2 In December 2023, Ordinance No. 20220609-080, Ordinance No. 20221201-056 and Ordinance No. 20221201-055 were invalidated. On March 11, 2024, Ordinance No. 20240229-073, was enacted to create the “DB90” combining district, which amended City Code Title 25 (Land Development) to create a new zoning district for a density bonus program that grants 30 feet in height above the base zoning district, to a maximum of 90 feet, and modifies site development regulations including compatibility standards. Subsequently, the applicant submitted this new rezoning application to request the -DB90 combining district. CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: The property in question is a 3+ acre tract of land located at the terminus of Polaris Avenue. This currently vacant site was previously used as demolition company (Heart of Texas Demolition LLC). To the north, there are commercial and light industrial uses. The lot to the south is developed with a public school (Burnet Middle School). There is a rail line to the east. To the west, there are office/warehouse buildings to the north of Polaris Avenue and a multifamily complex, a townhouse residence, a duplex and single family …
05 SPC-2024-0259C - CIP - Rosewood-Zaragosa Neighborhood Center Walkway; District 1 Staff Report — original pdf
PLANNING COMMISSION CONDITIONAL USE SITE PLAN SITE PLAN REVIEW SHEET CASE NUMBER: SPC-2024-0259C PC COMMISSION DATE: February 25, 2025 PROJECT NAME: CIP - Rosewood-Zaragosa Neighborhood Center Walkway ADDRESS: 2800 Webberville Rd DISTRICT: 1 NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN: Rosewood WATERSHED: Boggy Creek (Urban Watershed) AREA: 1.69 acres limits of construction APPLICANT: Sara Sallam, Project Manager City of Austin Building Services 2006 E 4th Street P.O. Box 1088 Austin, TX 78702 Ray Hardaway Lockwood, Andrews & Newnam, Inc. 8911 N. Capital Of Texas Hwy Building 2, Suite 2300 Austin, TX 78759 AGENT: CASE MANAGER: Meg Greenfield, (512) 978-4663 meg.greenfield@austintexas.gov EXISTING ZONING: P-NP PROPOSED USE: The applicant proposes to construct ADA-accessible parking, walkways, and ramp improvements at the existing Rosewood Zaragosa Neighborhood Center. No changes to the building are proposed (flatwork only). No increase to impervious cover is proposed. All site plan reviews are approved or informal status. REQUEST: This site is zoned P (Public) and is greater than one acre in size; therefore, a Conditional Use Permit is required, according to the Land Development Code {Section 25-2- 625}. WAIVER REQUEST: There are no waiver requests with this application. SUMMARY STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approval. 05 SPC-2024-0259C - CIP - Rosewood-Zaragosa Neighborhood Center Walkway; District 11 of 21 SITE PLAN DETAILS: The site plan proposes the reduction of 7 parking spaces (6 standard, 1 accessible) to accommodate new walkways that will be established in conjunction with existing Accessible Parking Spaces. Additionally, two ramps are designed for construction: one situated at the West Entrance and the other at the Front Entrance. These proposed walkways and ramps are designed to meet the TAS Standards. SURROUNDING CONDITIONS: North: Single-family residential (SF-3-NP) East: Single-family residential (SF-3-NP) West: Park (P-NP) South: Single-family and Multi-family (SF-3-NP and MF-3-NP) NEIGHBORHOOD ORGANIZATION: Austin Independent School District Austin Lost and Found Pets Austin Neighborhoods Council Central Austin Concerned Architects Del Valle Community Coalition East Austin Conservancy El Concilio Mexican-American Neighborhoods Friends of Austin Neighborhoods Govalle/Johnston Terrace Neighborhood Plan Contact Team Homeless Neighborhood Association Neighborhood Empowerment Foundation Neighbors United for Progress, Overton Family Committee Preservation Austin, Red Line Parkway Initiative Rosewood Glen Oaks Neighborhood Association Rosewood Neighborhood Plan Contact Team SELTexas Save Our Springs Alliance Sierra Club Austin Regional Group 05 SPC-2024-0259C - CIP - Rosewood-Zaragosa Neighborhood Center Walkway; District 12 of 21 Property Profile Legend Appraisal Districts TCAD Parcels Review Cases Site Plan Review Cases (All) Zoning 1 Zoning CS GR LI MF NO P SF …
06 C20-2022-025 - Colorado River Protection Affordability Impact Statement — original pdf
Affordability Impact Statement Colorado River Protection Ordinance Case number: C20-2022-025 Initiated by: Resolution No. 20220609-061 Date: 12/2/2024 Proposed Regulation The current Land Development Code’s Drainage Chapter mandates a 100-foot Erosion Hazard Zone (EHZ) along the Colorado River downstream of Lady Bird Lake. Due to the river’s bank heights and erosive force, this distance is insufficient for protecting buildings and infrastructure. The proposed ordinance seeks to expand the EHZ from 100 feet to 200 feet for new buildings and infrastructure. This expansion excludes hard-surfaced trails, which will retain the 100-foot requirement. Additionally, the proposed Drainage Criteria Manual (DCM) rules introduce standards for non-erosive stormwater outfalls in high-erosion areas, particularly where sandy soils are prevalent. 06 C20-2022-025 - Colorado River Protection1 of 3 Land Use/Zoning Impacts on Housing Costs The proposed EHZ expansion is anticipated to have a neutral impact on housing costs. Watershed Protection Department (WPD) staff have engaged with various stakeholders, including the Lower Colorado River Authority (LCRA), Travis County, Austin Water (AW), Transportation & Public Works (TPW), Parks & Recreation Department (PARD), Austin Energy (AE), community organization PODER, and developers currently undergoing permitting processes. Development stakeholders noted the 200-foot EHZ aligns with the setback under existing Critical Water Quality Zone buffers, thus minimizing development footprint impacts. Additionally, stakeholders PARD and TPW, along with developers, requested that hard-surfaced trails remain under the 100-foot requirement to prevent excessive costs, maintain the trails’ accessibility, and reduce the need for additional easement acquisitions. Impact on Development Cost The proposed changes would have minimal impacts on development cost. Financial impacts will vary by project type and whether a project is new or a redevelopment. Parcels affected by this provision are limited to those along the 25.2 miles of Colorado River downstream of Lady Bird Lake, totaling under 360 parcels. This regulation would not apply to single-family construction in the ETJ, which accounts for 70 of the 360 parcels. For new subdivisions and site plans, the impact is minimal due to the existing minimum 200-foot buffer already restricting most development. Redevelopment site plans and single-family permits, however, could face increased foundation construction costs if building within the EHZ. Structural engineers have estimated potential cost increases of 3-5 times for foundations requiring deeper subsurface anchoring and additional protections against erosion. Developers may opt to relocate structures outside the EHZ to avoid these additional costs. Although developments may increase foundation and erosion protection costs for structures in …
06 C20-2022-025 Colorado River Protections Staff Presentation — original pdf
Overview of the Colorado River Protections Ordinance P l a n n i n g C o m m i s s i o n J a n u a r y 2 8 , 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 06 C20-2022-025 - Colorado River Protection1 of 23 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 2 Youtube video link 06 C20-2022-025 - Colorado River Protection2 of 23 The Colorado River • Crucial Resource • Significant Erosion • Water Quality Better Protected • Needs careful management • Dynamic natural system 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 06 C20-2022-025 - Colorado River Protection3 of 23 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 06 C20-2022-025 - Colorado River Protection4 of 23 The Proposal One simple change to the Land Development Code: Change Erosion Hazard Zone from 100 to 200 feet, downstream of Longhorn Dam Later (separate process): Improve drainage design rules to reduce extreme 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 …
06 C20-2022-025 Colorado River Protections Staff Report — original pdf
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 edge of 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. Staff heard from multiple single-family property owners along Red Bluff Rd. concerned about the significant impacts of the ordinance on their properties. Staff are sympathetic to these concerns. Staff’s main focus is on larger infrastructure (roads, water and wastewater lines, etc.) and commercial and multifamily projects that might build too close to the river without sufficient consideration of erosion protections. Staff are less focused on individual single-family projects (which already do have the existing 100-foot erosion hazard requirement)—although it is important for all to understand the risks of building on high, sandy-soil river banks. After presenting the proposed ordinance to the Austin Contractors and Engineers Association, one suggestion that resulted from that discussion is to amend the code to allow for an administrative variance to LDC 25-8-341 to allow for cut and fill greater than four feet as minimally necessary to allow for grading resulting from protective works. Staff are in support …
08 Austin Core Transportation Plan (ACT Plan) Staff Presentation — original pdf
Austin Core Transportation (ACT) Plan Small Area Mobility Plan of the ASMP: Downtown Austin Planning Commission Briefing – February 25, 2025 Agenda • ACT Plan Purpose and Background • Planning Process • ACT Plan Project Recommendations • Implementation Plan • Next Steps 2 ACT Plan Purpose • The ACT Plan is a Small Area Mobility Plan covering Downtown Austin and will be adopted by Council as an attachment to the ASMP. • It is an update to previous transportation focused efforts Downtown – dating back to 2000 • Why are we updating the transportation plan for Downtown? • changes in transit and bicycle planning, • changes in highway improvements serving Downtown, • changes in national best practices on urban street design, and • disruptions to traditional mobility • The ACT Plan will create a unified vision for transportation Downtown and align the many projects and initiatives under one actionable plan to help accomplish the goals in the Austin Strategic Mobility Plan. 3 Background • Great Streets Master Plan, 2001 • The goal of the Great Streets program is to pursue the vision of streets for people • Downtown Access and Mobility Plan, 2002 • The emphasis of the access and mobility study was on modeling and simulating intersection traffic operations and determining existing and future levels-of- service and operational needs • Downtown Transportation Framework, 2008 • The Downtown Transportation Framework Plan builds on the Great Streets Master Plan, further developing the system of “priority streets by mode”, and developing more detailed streetscape cross sections of all of the different street types and variations • Downtown Austin Plan, 2011 • Established the vision to develop a multimodal transportation system that improves access to and mobility within Downtown 2001 2002 2008 2011 4 Background • New policy • The Austin Strategic Mobility Plan (ASMP) aspires to achieve a 50/50 mode share where 50% of commuters use means other than driving alone to get to work in 2039 • Transit planning • The Project Connect Long Term Vision Plan established a High-Capacity Transit System and was adopted as an element of the ASMP – an initial investment was funded in 2020 • Managing demand • Transportation Demand Management programming, parking policy, and curb management are becoming critical strategies to manage congestion • New street design • The Congress Avenue Urban Design Initiative shows how to reimagine the allocation of space • Many new …
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01 Draft Meeting Minutes February 11, 2025 — original pdf
PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR CALLED MEETING FEBRUARY 11, 2025 The Planning Commission convened in a regular meeting on Tuesday, February 11, 2025, 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 6:04 p.m. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance: Claire Hempel Awais Azhar Casey Haney Felicity Maxwell Danielle Skidmore Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Greg Anderson Nadia Barrera-Ramirez Grayson Cox Ryan Johnson Alice Woods Board Members/Commissioners absent: Adam Haynes Patrick Howard Alberta Phillips Ex-Officio Members in Attendance: Jessica Cohen Ex-Officio Members remote: Candace Hunter PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL 1 Angela Benavides Garza: Issues about not knowing about the meeting in the community, and the company name Expedia Group is on Lobbyist page Santiago: Historic overlay APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Planning Commission REGULAR MEETING on January 14, 2025, and January 28, 2025 The public hearing was closed on Commissioner Maxwell’s motion, Vice Chair Azhar’s second, on a 10-0 vote. Commissioner Anderson was off the dais. Commissioners Haynes, Howard, and Phillips were absent. The minutes from the meeting of January 14, 2025, and January 28, 2025, were approved on the consent agenda on Vice Chair Azhar’s motion, Commissioner Maxwell’s second, on a 10-0 vote. Commissioners Haynes, Howard, and Phillips were absent. PUBLIC HEARINGS 2. Plan Amendment: NPA-2024-0008.01 - 2600 E Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard; Location: District 1 2600 East Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard, Boggy Creek Watershed; Rosewood Neighborhood Planning Area Owner/Applicant: CTMS Holdings LLC Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: Drenner Group, PC (Leah M. Bojo, AICP) Civic to Mixed Use land use Staff postponement request to February 25, 2025 Maureen Meredith, 512-974-2695, maureen.meredith@austintexas.gov Planning Department The motion to approve Staff’s postponement request to February 25, 2025, was approved on the consent agenda on Vice Chair Azhar’s motion, Commissioner Maxwell’s second, on a 10-0 vote. Commissioners Haynes, Howard, and Phillips were absent. 3. Rezoning: Location: C14-2024-0111 - 2600 E Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard; District 1 2600 East Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard, Boggy Creek Watershed; Rosewood Neighborhood Planning Area Owner/Applicant: CTMS Holdings LLC Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: Drenner Group, PC (Leah M. Bojo) GO-V-CO-NP to GR-MU-V-DB90-NP Staff postponement request to February 25, 2025 Jonathan Tomko, 512-974-1057, jonathan.tomko@austintexas.gov Planning Department The motion to approve Staff’s postponement request to February 25, 2025, was approved on the consent agenda on Vice Chair Azhar’s motion, Commissioner …
01 STR Amendment Tracking Reference Document — original pdf
Planning Commission Amendment Tracking 17 C20-2024-014 - STR Modifications (Hempel, Azhar) Base Motion: Staff recommendation – passes 9-0-1 (Commissioner Cox abstained) (Maxwell 1, Haney) – A requirement that the provisions of the ordinance be reviewed in a report from the Development Services Department in a 12-month timeframe subsequent to enactment - Passes unanimously (Azhar 1, Cox) – Passes unanimously (Commissioner Anderson was off the dais) Language: Revise § 4-23-3X - Eligibility to Operate a Short-Term Rental to include the text below as follows: • On a site with more than four but less than 51 dwelling units, an owner may operate at least one • On a site with more than 50 but less than 101 dwelling units, an owner may operate at least one • On a site with more than 100 but less than 251 dwelling units, an owner may operate at least one • On a site with more than 250 dwelling units, an owner may operate at least one but no more than but no more than 20% of the units but no more than 10% of the units but no more than 5% of the units 3% of the units (Hempel 1, Cox) (substituted so does not pass): If there is a nuisance that involves a criminal activity an owner cannot operate an STR at that location or any other location in perpetuity or a considerable amount of time, subject to legal review, until there is a change of ownership at that property. Substitute Hempel 1: (Cox, failed due to lack of a second): Instead of the owner being banned from operating an STR, the physical property is banned from continuing to be an STR. Substitute to Hempel 1: (Barrera-Ramirez, Johnson) – Passes unanimously If there are three or more nuisance activities that involve a violent criminal activity at a unit, an owner cannot operate an STR in a unit in perpetuity or a considerable amount of time, subject to legal review, until there is a change of ownership of the unit. (Woods 1, Maxwell) – Passes unanimously General recommendation to staff to consider establishing a single city phone number for STR complaints/compliance issues, not to replace 911, and establish a system to first route those calls to the local contact for the STR before routing them to compliance staff. (Cox 1, Azhar) – Passes unanimously (Commissioner Anderson was off the dais) Direct staff to …