M E M O R A N D U M TO: Planning Commission FROM: Joseph Fotinos, Project Manager Land Management, Transportation and Public Works Department DATE: 2/21/2024 SUBJECT: F# 2023-131541 LM Right-of-Way Alley Vacation of approximately 1,074 square foot tract of land abutting 64 ½ Rainey Street. Attached is the Application Packet and Master Comment Report pertaining to the alley right-of-way vacation application for an approximately 1,074 square foot tract of land in the City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, being the paved/developed alley 20 ft wide alley, abutting 64 ½ Rainey Street, and Lot A, Rainey River Addition, BK. 68, Pg. 72, Plat Records of Travis County, Texas. The applicant states the following, on the transmittal letter, when asked how they plan to develop the area to be vacated: The area requested to be vacated would become part of the parkland. The cultural center would then be connected between their existing facility and the new pocket park connected by the alleyway. Within the facility plan for the MACC, this is associated with the Grand Entrada, grand entrance, to the cultural center. All affected departments and private utility franchise stakeholders have reviewed the request and recommend approval, subject to the conditions on the Master Comment Report. Per City Code §14-11-71 – Notice to Interested Property Owners Public notice has been sent to owners within 300’ of the area to be vacated. The director of the Public Works Department may approve the application after the 10th day that the notice is issued; and an affected property owner may submit comments regarding the proposed vacation. Public Notice was sent to appropriate parties on February 6, 2024. No objections have been received by staff as of the date of this memorandum. The applicant has requested that this item be submitted for placement on the March 12, 2024 Planning Commission Staff contact: Joseph Fotinos, Project Manager-Land Management Transportation and Public Works, 512-978-4659, Joseph.fotinos@austintexas.gov Applicant: City of Austin, Parks and Recreation Department Ricardo.soliz@austintexas.gov Abutting Landowners: City of Austin The applicant and/or property owner’s representative will be present at the meeting to answer any questions regarding future development and the vacation request. Attachments: Application Packet Master Comment Report 1 of 2714 2023-131541 LM - Right of Way Alley Vacation 64 12 Rainey St.; District 9 2 of 2714 2023-131541 LM - Right of Way Alley Vacation 64 12 Rainey St.; District 9 Memorandum TO: FROM: Mashell …
MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT (MUD) CONSENT AGREEMENT REVIEW DISTRICT: 2 CASE: C12M-2023-0157 LOCATION: The Moore’s Crossing Municipal Utility District is located in southeastern Travis County east of FM 973 at the intersection of FM 973 and Elroy Road. SITE AREA: approx. 785 acres APPLICANT/OWNER: SR Development, Inc. MC Joint Venture (William G. Gurasich) AGENT: Husch Blackwell – Racy Haddad CASE MANAGER: Sara Groff 512-974-8074, Sara.Groff@austintexas.gov STAFF RECOMMENDATION: The staff recommendation is to approve the amendments to the Consent Agreement as presented. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION/ RECOMMENDATION: March 12, 2024 CITY COUNCIL ACTION: ORDINANCE NUMBER: ISSUES: The application for amendments to the Consent Agreement originally included a request to transfer all TIA requirements to Travis County. After discussions between City staff and the applicant, the request for TIA requirement changes has been removed from the application. The applicant is no longer requesting any amendments to the Consent Agreement involving TIA requirements. CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: The application to amend the Consent Agreement was distributed for review to staff members of the following departments: Austin Water, Development Services, Fire, Law, Neighborhood Housing and Community Development, Planning and Zoning, Finance, Transportation and Public Works, and Watershed Protection. The comments from these departments have been reviewed and compiled to form the following recommendations: 1) Change the amount of reimbursements to the Developer for internal water, wastewater, drainage, and water quality facilities from 70% to 100% 1 of 415 C12M-2023-0157 - Moore's Crossing Consent Agreement Amendment; District 2 C12M-2023-0157 2 2) Remove the requirement for the Developer to dedicate seven (7) acres to Austin Housing and Community Development (AHCD) 3) Add the Developer’s commitment to pay 5% of the net cash proceeds from the Bond Issue to AHCD a) The City will receive approximately $1,430,168.00 over the next 10 years 4) Add the Developer’s commitment to pay the District 2% of the net cash proceeds from each Bond Issue to be invested in District park facilities a) The District would receive approximately $357,542.00 over the next 10 years BACKGROUND: In 1986, the City of Austin consented to the creation of the Moore’s Crossing Municipal Utility District located within the corporate limits of the City in southeastern Travis County east of FM 973 at the intersection of FM 973 and Elroy Road. The Consent Agreement between the City and the MUD contains provisions regarding development requirements for future development within the MUD. In 1994, the first amendment to the …
PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA Tuesday, March 12, 2024 The Planning Commission will convene at 6:00 PM on Tuesday, March 12, 2024, at City Hall, Council Chambers 1001 301 W. Second Street, Austin, TX. 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 Greg Anderson – Secretary (District 4) Awais Azhar – Vice-Chair (Mayor) Nadia Barrera-Ramirez (District 3) Grayson Cox (District 10) Adam Haynes (Mayor) Claire Hempel – Chair (District 8) Patrick Howard (District 1) Ryan Johnson (District 7) Felicity Maxwell (District 5) Jennifer Mushtaler (District 6) Alberta Phillips (Mayor) Danielle Skidmore (District 9) Alice Woods – Parliamentarian (District 2) Ex-Officio Members Jessica Cohen – Chair of Board of Adjustment Jesús Garza – Interim City Manager Candace Hunter – AISD Board of Trustees Richard Mendoza – Director of Transportation and Public Works Andrew Rivera – Commission Liaison EXECUTIVE SESSION (No public discussion) The Planning Commission will announce it will go into Executive Session, if necessary, pursuant to Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code, to receive advice from Legal Counsel on matters specifically listed on this agenda. The Commission may not conduct a closed meeting without the approval of the city Attorney: Chrissy Mann 512-974-2179 attorney. Private Consultation with Attorney – Section 551.071 PUBLIC COMMUNICATION The first four (4) speakers signed up prior to the closure of speaker registration 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 February 13, 2024 and February 27, 2024. PUBLIC HEARING 2. Plan Amendment: Location: 3. Rezoning: Location: Owner/Applicant: Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: Postponement Request: Owner/Applicant: Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: Postponement Request: NPA-2022-0020.01 - Industrial Blvd and Terry O Ln; District 3 439-511 Industrial Blvd (odd #s only), 515 Industrial Blvd & 4208 Terry O Lane, Blunn Creek and Williamson Creek Watersheds; South Congress Combined (East Congress) NP Area Basalt Cannon LLC, Delwau LLC, Jasdayal LLC, Lunar Y LLC, Ungar Holdings LLC. Civilitude, LLC (Nhat Ho) Industry to Mixed Use land use Pending Maureen Meredith, 512-974-2695, maureen.meredith@austintexas.gov Planning Department Staff postponement request to March 26, 2024. C14-2022-0062 - Industrial Blvd and Terry O Ln; District 3 439-511 Industrial Blvd (odd #s only), 515 Industrial Blvd & 4208 Terry O Lane, Blunn Creek and Williamson Creek Watersheds;South Congress Combined (East Congress) NP Area Basalt Cannon LLC, Delwau LLC, …
SPEAKER REGISTRATION All participants wishing to address the commission must register to speak. Public participation is available by teleconference or in-person. Teleconference Registration Registration for participation by teleconference closes on Tuesday, March 12, 2024 at 2:00 PM. Teleconference code and additional information to be provided after the closing of the teleconference registration period. In-Person Registration While in -person registrants are encourag ed to register in advance of the meeting, in- person registration closes at 5:30 p.m. the day of the meeting utilizing a mobile device to scan the below QR code which will be displayed in Council chambers. Mobile devices will also be available at the meeting for public use for the purpose of speaker registration . Speaker Donation of Time For discussion cases, speaker donation of time is an available option for in-person participants. Both the registered speaker donating time and the speaker recipient must be present when the public hearing is conducted. See chart below regarding speaker time allotments. Click on link below or scan the QR code and submit the form to register to speak. Speakers should submit a separate registration form for each item of interest. https://forms.office.com/g/irmTaGAqPp Please contact Andrew Rivera, Commission Liaison, for questions regarding speaker registration at Andrew.rivera@austintexas.gov or by phone 512-974-6508. Presentations and handouts are requested to be e-mailed to Commission Liaison Andrew Rivera at Andrew.rivera@austintexas.gov by 1:00 PM day of the meeting. PARKING & VALIDATION Parking is available at the City Hall parking garage and is free with validation. Speaker Testimony Time Allocation Public Hearing Cases Primary speaker in favor and primary speaker opposed 3 speakers in favor and 3 speakers opposed All other speakers in favor or opposed 5 minutes each, up to 8 minutes total with donated time. 3 minutes each, up to 6 minutes total with donated time. 1 minute each, up to 2 minutes total with donated time. DISCUSSION POSTPONEMENT Primary speaker in favor and primary speaker opposed 3 minutes. All other speakers in favor or opposed 2 minutes. Donation of time is not an option for discussion postponement. ORDER OF MEETING Determination of Quorum / Meeting Called to Order Reading of Proposed Consent Agenda *Vote and Disposal of Consent Agenda **Determination of Discussion Postponement Items Discussion Cases (Including public comment, staff and applicant / representative presentations) Other Business Adjournment * The consent agenda may be acted upon by one vote without separate discussion. Speakers are allowed to …
PLANNING COMMISSION SITE PLAN COMPATIBILITY WAIVER REQUEST REVIEW SHEET 1010 W 26th LLC (Sudhakar Allada) Rivera Engineering (Michael Rivera, PE) PLANNING COMMISSION DATE: March 12, 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 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: Land Use: The …
Equitable Transit-Oriented Development ETOD and Imagine Austin Planning Commission 3/12/2024 Agenda Background Next Steps 1 2 3 ETOD and Imagine Austin Background 1 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. 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 ETOD and Imagine Austin 2 Council Action on March 9, 2023 – Resolution no. 20230309-016 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 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 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 Typologies and their map to Imagine Austin • Includes staff plan to update data, along with notation of data sources (incorporated from CPJC amendments). Next Steps 3 Imagine Austin- ETOD Amendment Timeline Briefing …
CPA-2024-0001 Exhibit A Background The Equitable Transit Oriented Development (ETOD) Policy Plan, accepted by City Council on March 9, 2023, through Resolution No. 20230309-016, included ETOD Typologies that are based on existing population, displacement risk, and relative change in population and jobs over the last decade. The resolution accepting the ETOD Policy Plan directed staff to initiate “amendments to the Imagine Austin Comprehensive Plan to reflect the ETOD Typologies included in the ETOD Policy Plan.” The purpose of the ETOD Policy Plan, including the ETOD Typologies, is to provide a policy framework to help Austin ensure that future development around the stations in the Project Connect transit system supports residents of all incomes and backgrounds, especially those who have been disproportionately burdened by past transportation and land use decisions. The ETOD Typologies The ETOD Typologies are intended to provide a snapshot of a station area’s current conditions. A station area is defined as roughly the ½ mile radius surrounding a station, or a 10-minute journey walking, biking, or rolling to or from a station. The eight Typologies were determined using several factors— existing population relative to other station areas, displacement risk of households, and the recent rate of change in jobs and population. More can be read about the methodology in the following pages. Because of their representation of current conditions in the station areas, the ETOD Typologies also speak to types of growth most needed for equitable outcomes in a station area. The ETOD Typology concept map shows the location of the different ETOD Typologies at station areas throughout the Project Connect system. The squares represent MetroRail and future Light Rail (rail) station areas, while the circles represent MetroRapid (bus) station areas. Although it is possible that some station locations may change as Project Connect engineering and design progresses in the future, Typologies based on the characteristics of any new station area locations will still be applied. Using the ETOD Typologies The ETOD Typologies provide additional context about what equitable growth should look like in a station area based on its characteristics and are intended to provide additional guidance to zoning and land use decision-making as city staff and decision makers evaluate recommended changes for consistency with the Imagine Austin Plan. Future Updates to the ETOD Typologies Staff will work to update the data used to inform the Typologies on a regular basis. Because of the small geographic scale …
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 MEMORANDUM TO: FROM: Claire Hempel, Chair & Planning Commission Members Maureen Meredith, Senior Planner, Inclusive Planning Division Planning Department DATE: February 20, 2024 RE: NPA-2023-0014.04_4302 Nuckols Crossing Southeast Combined (Franklin Park) Neighborhood Planning Area Staff requests a postponement of the above-referenced case from the February 27, 2024 Planning Commission hearing to the April 9, 2024 hearing date to allow additional time to review the plan amendment application in conjunction with a zoning application that has yet to be filed. 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 202 NPA-2023-0014.04 - 4302 Nuckols Crossing; District 2 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 202 NPA-2023-0014.04 - 4302 Nuckols Crossing; District 2
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 MEMORANDUM TO: FROM: Claire Hempel, Chair & Planning Commission Members Maureen Meredith, Senior Planner, Inclusive Planning Division Planning Department DATE: February 20, 2024 RE: NPA-2023-0025.01_5725 W. US Hwy 290 EB Oak Hill Combined (East Oak Hill) Neighborhood Planning Area Staff requests a postponement of the above-referenced case from the February 27, 2024 Planning Commission hearing to the April 23, 2024 hearing date to allow additional time to review the plan amendment 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 203 NPA-2023-0025.01 - 5725 W. US Hwy 290 Eastbound; District 8 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-2023-0025.01 - 5725 W. US Hwy 290 Eastbound; District 8
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 MEMORANDUM TO: FROM: Claire Hempel, Chair & Planning Commission Members Maureen Meredith, Senior Planner, Inclusive Planning Division Jonathan Tomko, Principal Planner, Current Planning Division Planning Department DATE: February 20, 2024 RE: NPA-2023-0005.02_600 Kemp Street Montopolis Neighborhood Planning Area Staff requests a postponement of the above-referenced case from the February 27, 2024 Planning Commission hearing to the April 23, 2024 hearing date to allow staff additional time to review the cases. 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 3B-04 NPA-2023-0005.02 - 600 Kemp; 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 3B-04 NPA-2023-0005.02 - 600 Kemp; 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 3B-04 NPA-2023-0005.02 - 600 Kemp; 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: February 20, 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 February 27, 2024 Planning Commission hearing to the March 26, 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. Attachments: Victoria Haase’s 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 305 NPA-2023-0005.01 - Montopolis-Fairway Mixed Use; District 3 From: Victoria Sent: Thursday, February 8, 2024 3:50 PM To: Meredith, Maureen <Maureen.Meredith@austintexas.gov>; Ron Thrower Subject: RE: Feb 27 PC PP date? NPA-2023-0005.01_Montopolis/Fairway External Email - Exercise Caution Let’s postpone to March 26th. Thank you, Maureen. Victoria Haase www.throwerdesign.com 512-998-5900 Cell 512-476-4456 Office Mail: P.O. Box 41957 Austin, Texas 78704 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 305 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. 3 of 305 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 MEMORANDUM TO: FROM: Claire Hempel, Chair & Planning Commission Members Maureen Meredith, Senior Planner, Inclusive Planning Division Planning Department DATE: February 20, 2024 RE: NPA-2023-0023.03.SH_6404 Manor Rd University Hills/Windsor Park Combined Neighborhood Planning Area Staff requests a postponement of the above-referenced case from the February 27, 2024 Planning Commission hearing to the April 23, 2024 hearing date to allow time to review the plan amendment application with the recently-filed zoning change 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 206 NPA-2023-0023.03.SH - 6304 Manor Road; District 4 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 206 NPA-2023-0023.03.SH - 6304 Manor Road; District 4
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 MEMORANDUM TO: FROM: Claire Hempel, Chair & Planning Commission Members Maureen Meredith, Senior Planner, Inclusive Planning Division Planning Department DATE: February 20, 2024 RE: NPA-2023-0029.02_Humane Society of St. John/Coronado Hills Combined Neighborhood Planning Area Staff requests a postponement of the above-referenced plan amendment case from the February 27, 2024 to the April 23, 2024 hearing date to allow additional time to review the plan amendment application in conjunction with the pending zoning 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 207 NPA-2023-0029.02 - Humane Society of Austin & Travis County; District 4 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 207 NPA-2023-0029.02 - Humane Society of Austin & Travis County; District 4
Planning Commission: February 27, 2024 NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN AMENDMENT REVIEW SHEET NEIGHORHOOD PLAN: Southeast Combined (Southeast) CASE#: NPA-2023-0014.03 DATE FILED: July 24, 2023 PROJECT NAME: 7300 Metro Center PC DATE: February 27, 2024 ADDRESS/ES: 7300 Metro Center Drive DISTRICT AREA: 2 SITE AREA: 9.631 acres OWNER/APPLICANT: Veranda Apartment, LP AGENT: 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: C14-2023-0093 From: LI-NP To: LI-PDA-NP NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN ADOPTION DATE: October 10, 2002 CITY COUNCIL DATE: TBD ACTION: PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: February 27, 2024 – (action pending) 1 of 3308 NPA-2023-0014.03 - 7300 Metro Center; District 2 Planning Commission: February 27, 2024 STAFF RECOMMENDATION: To not recommend the application’s request for Mixed Use land use. BASIS FOR STAFF’S RECOMMENDATION: Staff does not support the applicant’s request to change the future land use map (FLUM) from Industry to Mixed Use to allow the construction of 280 multifamily residential units because the property is located with the McKinney Jobs Center where residential uses are not compatible with the dominant industrial character of the area. Industrial land uses should be preserved to provide much needed space for small businesses, warehouse, manufacturing, and blue-collar jobs. Below are sections from the Southeast Combined Neighborhood Plan document: Industrial Zones (Page 55) A distinctive element of the existing land use landscape within the Planning Areas is that there are defined districts with large amounts of existing industrial development, and numerous undeveloped properties with industrial zoning. The fact that this part of southeast Austin is surrounded by major Southeast Combined Neighborhood Plan transportation corridors, has a large amount of undeveloped land, and is in close proximity to the airport makes it a very attractive location for industrial development. The McKinney and Southeast NPAs host the majority of this type of construction, much of this in the form of large industrial office parks. Instead of rejecting industrial-type development around their homes, residents in the Franklin Park and McKinney NPAs have been successful at communicating and cooperating with nearby industrial property owners. Area residents have traditionally been amenable to those types of industrial uses that don’t interfere with neighborhood activities or infringe upon their quality of life. Goal 4: Ensure that existing residential and industrial zoned properties co-exist in a compatible manner. (Page 56) Objective …
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET DISTRICT: 2 TO: LI-PDA-NP CASE: C14-2023-0093 – 7300 Metro Center ADDRESS: 7300 Metro Center Drive ZONING FROM: LI-NP SITE AREA: 9.631 acres PROPERTY OWNER: Veranda Apartments, LP (Christopher Sies) AGENT: Drenner Group, PC (Leah M. Bojo) CASE MANAGER: Nancy Estrada (512-974-7617, nancy.estrada@austintexas.gov) STAFF RECOMMEDATION: The Staff recommendation is to deny the Applicant’s request for limited industrial services – planned development area – neighborhood plan (LI-PDA-NP) combining district zoning. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: February 27, 2024: CITY COUNCIL ACTION: ORDINANCE NUMBER: ISSUES: On November 7, 2023, 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. CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: The subject rezoning area is approximately 9.6 acres and is undeveloped. The property is situated just south of East Ben White Boulevard and north of Metropolis Drive and is located within the McKinney Jobs Center. Development in this area is generally characterized by C14-2023-0093 Page 2 industrial warehouses containing distribution and supply companies, fabrication companies, construction sales and service businesses, and outside storage uses (LI-NP; LI-CO-NP; LI- PDA-NP; CS-MU-CO-NP). Please refer to Exhibits A (Zoning Map), A-1 (Aerial View). The Bergstrom Spur, a planned urban trail and park facility for South Austin, will be developed south of this property. The Applicant proposes to rezone the property to the limited industrial services – planned development area – neighborhood plan (LI-PDA-NP) district for a multifamily project that will include 280 rental units with 441 vehicle parking spaces and 62 bicycle spaces. The Metro Center Drive right-of-way will be extended to provide access to the proposed development. 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’s proposed PDA consists of the following elements: 1) Establishes the following additional permitted residential uses: Retirement Housing (Small Site) Single-Family Attached Residential Single-Family Residential Townhouse Residential Two-Family Residential Short -Term Rental Bed & Breakfast (Group 1) Bed & Breakfast (Group 2) Condominium Residential Duplex Residential Group Residential Multifamily Residential Retirement Housing (Large Site) 2) Establishes the following …
MEMORANDUM ************************************************************************ TO: Claire Hempel, Chair Planning Commission Members FROM: DATE: RE: Nancy Estrada Planning Department February 22, 2024 C14-2023-0094 – 4405 Merle Drive Postponement Request by Staff ************************************************************************ Staff requests a postponement of the above referenced rezoning case from the February 27, 2024, Planning Commission hearing to April 23, 2024, in order for the applicant to provide additional information.
************************************************************************ MEMORANDUM TO: Planning Commission Members FROM: Sherri Sirwaitis Planning Department DATE: February 21, 2024 RE: C14-2023-0080 (Anderson Square) Postponement Request ************************************************************************ staff would The case to April 9, 2024. from expiring so that the staff can continue our review of this rezoning request. the above mentioned We are asking for this postponement to prevent the case request a postponement of like to The postponement request was made in a timely manner and meets the Planning Commission’s policy. 1 of 210 C14-2023-0080 - Anderson Square, District 4 ( ( W O O TE ( SF-3-NP ( ( N D R N Y L Z A L ( ( ( SF-3-NP ( P-NP WOOTEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL ( ( ( ( ( ( ( ( R E D L A D TIS ( ( = ( ( N Y L Z LA ( ( ( ( ( ( ( ( SF-3-NP = ( ( ( ( ( ( ( ( ( ( ( D ALE D R ( ( MF-3-NP ( ( ( ( SF-3-NP ( ( ( ( ( ( ( ( ( ( MF-4-NP D ALE D R SP95-0394C CHURCH GO-CO-NP S P 8 8 - 0 3 5 7 C SP96-0054C ( C14-07-0007 R E S E A R C H B L V 6 9 - 3 0 4 S P 9 4 - 0 1 0 5 C CS-NP P 8 5 - 0 2 3 D S V R D N B S P 8 9 - 2 3 2 C CS-CO-NP 12 0 01-0 S P - 0 5 - 1 4 5 9 C ( R D E IN A M ( ( ( ( ( ( ( ( ( ( ( ( SF-3-NP ( ( ( ( ( ( ( ( BANGOR BND ( ( ( ( ( SF-3-NP ( ( ( ( ( ( ( ( ( ( MH PARK MH-NP C14-2019-0083 CAR DEALERSHIP MH PARK CS-CO-NP R E S E A R C H B L V D S V R D S B R85-127 ( ( ( ( ( ( R84-315 SF-3-NP ( ( CS-1-MU-NP R E S E A R C H N B T O A N D E R S O N R A M P MF-4-NP 66-123 S T N E M T R PA A 66-123 TIRE CO. ! ! ( ( SF-3-NP ( ( …
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 MEMORANDUM TO: FROM: Claire Hempel, Chair & Planning Commission Members Maureen Meredith, Senior Planner, Inclusive Planning Division Sherri Sirwaitis, Principal Planner, Current Planning Division Planning Department DATE: February 20, 2024 RE: NPA-2023-0017.01 and C14-2023-0080_Anderson Square The applicant requests a postponement of the above-referenced case from the February 27, 2024 Planning Commission hearing to the April 9, 2024 hearing date to allow staff additional time to review the applications. The postponement request was made in a timely manner and meets the Planning Commission’s policy. Attachments: Plan Amendment Map Zoning 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 311 NPA-2023-0017.01 - Anderson Square, District 4 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 311 NPA-2023-0017.01 - Anderson Square, District 4 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 311 NPA-2023-0017.01 - Anderson Square, District 4
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET CASE: C14-2023-0124 (West Lynn @ 12th Street) DISTRICT: 9 ADDRESS: 1101, 1113, 1115 West Lynn Street; 1102 and 1104 Eason Street ZONING FROM: CS-MU-CO-NP and SF-3-NP TO: CS-MU-CO-NP (with a change to a condition of zoning- height) SITE AREA: approximately 0.77 acres (approximately 33,541 sq. ft.) PROPERTY OWNER: Zydeco Development Corporation AGENT: Thrower Design, LLC (Ron Thrower) CASE MANAGER: Jonathan Tomko (512) 974-1057, jonathan.tomko@austintexas.gov STAFF RECOMMEDATION: Staff recommends granting general commercial services-mixed use- conditional overlay- neighborhood plan (CS-MU-CO-NP) combining district zoning with a change to a condition of zoning – allowing a maximum height of 60 feet. The conditional overlay would prohibit the following uses: - Adult-Oriented Businesses - Agricultural Sales and Services - Auto Sales - Automotive Rental - Automotive Repair Services - Automotive Washing – of any type - Bail Bonds Services - Building Maintenance Services - Campground - Commercial Blood and Plasma Center - Construction Sales and Services - Convenience Storage - Drop-Off Recycling Collection Facilities - Electronic Prototype Assembly - Equipment Repair Services - Equipment Sales - Exterminating Services - Indoor Crop Production - Kennels - Limited Warehousing and Distribution - Maintenance and Service Facilities - Monument Retail Services - Pawn Shop Services - Research Services - Service Station - Vehicle Storage See the basis of recommendation section below for more information. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: February 27, 2024: Case is scheduled to be heard by Planning Commission CITY COUNCIL ACTION: TBD 1 of 1712 C14-2023-0124 - West Lynn @ 12th Street; District 9 C14-2023-0124 2 ORDINANCE NUMBER: N/A ISSUES: Currently the subject tract CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: The subject tract is a little more than 3/4 of an acre at the southeast corner of West 12th Street and West Lynn Street. It currently has commercial space, including the vacant former Nau’s Drug Store, Anthony’s Drycleaners, and Café Medici Coffeeshop. It also has two single family homes which were built in approximately 1946 and 1941. The applicant indicated that houses approved for demolition by the Historic Landmark Commission could be moved if an alternative site could be found. To the north of the subject tract, across West 12th Street is Sledd’s Plant Nursery, built in approximately 1948. To the east, are three single-family homes built approximately from 1940 through 1999, and one duplex built in 1938. To the south, is the Aloha Marina clothing store, in a structure built in approximately 1950 …
