CASE NUMBER: C14H-2023-0143 ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET HLC DATE: December 13, 2023 PC DATE: January 23, 2024; February 13, 2024 CC Date: TBD APPLICANT: Post Oak Preservation for Will Bridges (owner-initiated) HISTORIC NAME: Deep Eddy Grocery/Deep Eddy Cabaret WATERSHED: Lady Bird Lake ADDRESS OF PROPOSED ZONING CHANGE: 2315 Lake Austin Boulevard ZONING CHANGE: LR-NP to LR-H-NP COUNCIL DISTRICT: 10 STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends the proposed zoning change from neighborhood commercial- neighborhood plan (LR-NP) to neighborhood commercial-neighborhood plan-historic landmark (LR-H-NP) combining district zoning. QUALIFICATIONS FOR LANDMARK DESIGNATION: Historical associations, community value, architecture HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION ACTION: Staff recommends the proposed zoning change from neighborhood commercial-neighborhood plan (LR-NP) to neighborhood commercial-neighborhood plan-historic landmark (LR-H-NP) combining district zoning. (9-0) PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: January 23, 2024 – Planning Commission postponement to February 13, 2024 (10-0) CITY COUNCIL ACTION: CASE MANAGER: Kalan Contreras, 512-974-2727 NEIGHBORHOOD ORGANIZATIONS: Austin Independent School District, Austin Lost and Found Pets, Austin Neighborhoods Council, Central West Austin Neighborhood Plan Contact Team, Friends of Austin Neighborhoods, Neighborhood Empowerment Foundation, Preservation Austin, SELTexas, Save Barton Creek Assn., Save Historic Muny District, Sierra Club, Austin Regional Group, TNR BCP - Travis County Natural Resources, West Austin Neighborhood Group BASIS FOR RECOMMENDATION: § 25-2-352(3)(c)(i) Architecture. The property embodies the distinguishing characteristics of a recognized architectural style, type, or method of construction; exemplifies technological innovation in design or construction; displays high artistic value in representing ethnic or folk art, architecture, or construction; represents a rare example of an architectural style in the city; serves as an outstanding example of the work of an architect, builder, or artisan who significantly contributed to the development of the city, state, or nation; possesses cultural, historical, or architectural value as a particularly fine or unique example of a utilitarian or vernacular structure; or represents an architectural curiosity or one-of-a-kind building. The building is constructed in a vernacular commercial style and is a good example of a rapidly disappearing property type in Austin: the neighborhood grocery. Its historic-age building elements, alterations, and signage tell the story of the building’s use from 1915 to the end of the historic period. It remains adjacent to its original owner’s former residence, exemplifying the traditional development patterns associated with small businesses in early Austin. The application for landmark designation describes the building as follows: The building features thick, coursed limestone load-bearing walls with brick on the primary (north) elevation and a front gable roof with …
PLANNING COMMISISON SITE PLAN – COMPATIBILITY WAIVER ONLY CASE NUMBER: SP-2022-0491C HEARING DATE: February 13, 2024 PROJECT NAME: 1170 Webberville ADDRESS: 1170 Webberville Road COUNCIL DISTRICT: 1 OWNER: ENGINEER: Lynn House, LP 2028 E Ben White Blvd., Ste. 240 Austin, TX 78741 (512) 992-8895 Civilitude LLC (Esteban Gonzalez) 5110 Lancaster Ct Austin, TX 78723 (512) 761-6161 CASE MANAGER: Heather Chaffin Heather.Chaffin@austintexas.gov (512) 974-2140 NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN: MLK-183 PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT: The applicant is proposing to develop a vacant tract of land zoned GR-MU-NP into a 5-unit, condominium residential land use. The gross floor areas of the units range from 1,985 square feet to 2,255 square feet. All units are three stories, under 35 feet in height, and contain private pools. The site will have a single driveway accessing Webberville Road and will provide on-site parking, community pool, landscaping, and public sidewalk improvements on 0.30 acres. Four waivers from compatibility setback requirements are being requested. DESCRIPTION OF WAIVERS: The applicant is requesting a waiver from § 25-2-1063(B)(2), which requires a structure setback of 25 feet from property on which a use permitted in a SF-5 or more restrictive zoning district is located. The southern, adjacent property triggering this requirement has a religious assembly use. Surface parking, a wooden deck, outdoor kitchen area, and community pool are located 5 feet away, but within the 25-foot compatibility setback, from the property line of the religious assembly use. The applicant is requesting a waiver from § 25-2-1064, which requires a front building line setback of at least 25 feet from a right-of-way if the tract on which the building is constructed adjoins property on which a use permitted in a SF-5 or more restrictive zoning district is located and fronts on the same street as the adjoining property. The adjoining property triggering this requirement has a religious assembly use. One of the condominium units and the unit’s pool and patio are setback 12 feet from Webberville Road’s right-of-way but are within the 25-foot front building line setback. The applicant is also requesting a waiver from § 25-2-1067(F)(2), which requires an intensive recreational use, including a pool, to be at least 50 feet from adjoining property on which a use 1 of 10B-17 SP-2022-0491C - 1170 Webberville permitted in an SF-5 or more restrictive zoning district is located. A community pool, a wooden deck, and outdoor kitchen area are located 5 feet away, but within the 50-foot …
Affordability Impact Statement Density Bonus Combining District (DB-90) & Amendments to Chapter 4-18 of city code related to density bonus and incentive programs Case number: C20-2023-044 Date: February 8, 2024 Proposed Regulation • The proposed amendments to city code Chapter 25-2 will create the DB-90 combining district, a zoning category that enables entitlements and mixed uses in commercial zoning in exchange for affordable housing, similar to the City’s existing Vertical Mixed-Use program. The combining district will: o Be available via rezoning request for properties in a range of commercial base zoning o Require a minimum number of on-site income-restricted units For rental units: • 10% of units set-aside affordable to 50% Median Family Income (MFI); or • 12% of units set-aside affordable to 60% MFI; or For ownership units: • 12% of ownership units set-aside affordable to 80% MFI; and o Offer applicants up to 90 feet of total project height and exemptions to select design standards • The proposed amendments to city code Chapter 4-18 will: o Add guidelines for applicants who intend to redevelop occupied residential units and require benefits for tenants in these scenarios o Require applicants to replace dwelling units at and below 80% MFI (market-rate or income- restricted) that would be removed in redevelopment Prevent income source discrimination o o Apply only to density bonus programs created after Feb 1, 2024 1 of 3 Land Use/Zoning Impacts on Housing Costs The proposed changes would have a positive impact on housing costs via land use and zoning. The DB-90 program would expand opportunities for mixed use development patterns and housing adjacent to transit, in line with city goals for efficient growth. Impact on Development Cost The proposed changes would have a neutral impact on development costs. There are no direct impacts to development cost anticipated as a result of these amendments. Impact on Affordable Housing The proposed changes would have a positive impact on subsidized affordable housing. This incentive program would create an additional pathway to increasing subsidized affordable rental supply at 50 and 60% MFI and ownership supply at 80% MFI without direct public subsidies. In addition, the City may elect to subsidize additional for-sale and rental residential units in the building. The proposed amendments to Ch 4-18 will ensure that dwelling units created through the city’s incentive programs are more accessible to renters regardless of income source. They will further prevent long-term …
ORDINANCE AMENDMENT REVIEW SHEET Amendment: C20-2023-044 Density Bonus Zoning District Description: Amend 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 zone, to a maximum of 90 feet, and modifies site development regulations including compatibility standards. Background: Initiated by Resolution No. 20240201-026. In 2006, City Council adopted Ordinance No. 20060331-068, creating the Vertical Mixed Use Overlay (VMU Overlay) and standards for Vertical Mixed Use Buildings (VMU Building). The standards exempted VMU Buildings from certain site development regulations and reduced minimum off-street parking requirements in exchange for community benefits, including affordable housing. In 2007, Ordinance No. 20070215-071 instituted an opt-in process that allowed areas within adopted neighborhood plans to incorporate properties into the VMU Overlay. In 2013, Ordinance No. 20130606-088, made significant amendments to Subchapter E, including to the standards for VMU Buildings. This included site design standards applicable to sites adjacent to SF-5 or more restrictive zoning districts. In 2021, amendments to the City’s VMU Overlay, including the creation of a second-tier bonus program commonly referred to as VMU2, were initiated through City Council Resolution No. 20211118-052. The Resolution directed staff to process code amendments to allow for an additional 30’ in height beyond the base zone standards for developments participating in the new tier of the density bonus program and proposed affordability requirements for such developments. In June of 2022, City Council adopted Ordinance No. 20220609-080, implementing the code amendments initiated through the 2021 Council resolution. In December 2023, Ordinance No. 20220609-080, Ordinance No. 20221201-056, and Ordinance No. 20221201-055 were invalidated. In February 2024, City Council adopted Resolution No. 20240201-026, which directed staff to create a density bonus program resembling the provisions under VMU2. Summary of Proposed Code Amendment: The proposed code amendments will create a new combining district for an affordable housing bonus program that is similar to the City’s existing vertical mixed use program and: 1. Is available city-wide on parcels that have been rezoned to add the new combining district designation; 2. Serves the following households and requires a minimum number of on-site affordable units: a. For rental units: 1 of 418 C20-2023-044 - Density Bonus Zoning District i. 10% of units set-aside affordable to 50% Median Family Income (MFI); or ii. 12% of units set-aside affordable to 60% MFI; or b. 12% of ownership units set-aside affordable to …
************************************************************************ MEMORANDUM TO: Planning Commission Members FROM: Jorge E. Rousselin, Planning Department DATE: February 6, 2024 RE: C20-2023-041 (Amendment to City Code Title 25 relating to the North Burnet/Gateway Regulating Plan) Postponement Request ************************************************************************ The staff would like to request a postponement of the above amendment to the Land Development Code to February 27, 2024. We are asking for this postponement to finalize the staff recommendation. The postponement request was made in a timely manner and meets the Planning Commission’s policy. 1 of 119 C20-2023-041 - Amendment to City Code Title 25 relating to the North BurnetGateway Regulating
PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA Tuesday, February 13, 2024 The Planning Commission will convene at 6:00 PM on Tuesday, February 13, 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) Alice Woods – Parliamentarian (District 2) Vacancy (District 9) Ex-Officio Members Candace Hunter – AISD Board of Trustees Jessica Cohen – Chair of Board of Adjustment Jesús Garza – Interim City Manager Richard Mendoza – Director of Transportation and Public Works 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 Commission Liaison: Andrew Rivera, 512-974-6508 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 January 26, 2023. PUBLIC HEARING 2. Plan Amendment: Location: Owner/Applicant: Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: Postponement Request 3. Plan Amendment: Location: Owner/Applicant: Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: Postponement Request NPA-2023-0002.01 - Christ Church Planning; District 3 112 and 206 Medina St., 1001, 1005, 1010 E. 2nd St. and 105 San Marcos St., Waller Creek Watershed; East Cesar Chavez NP Area Christ Church of Central Austin Thrower Design, LLC (Victoria Haase and Ron Thrower) Recreation and Open Space, Single Family and Civic to Mixed Use land use Pending Maureen Meredith, 512-974-2695, maureen.meredith@austintexas.gov Planning Department Applicant postponement request to March 26, 2024 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 …
C20-2023-044: Density Bonus Zoning District Joi Harden, AICP, Zoning Officer Paul Books, Senior Planner Background 2006- 2013 2021 City Council adopted Ordinance No. 20060302-063, creating the Vertical Mixed Use (VMU) Overlay and established standards for VMU Buildings. Processes and standards were amended several times between 2006 and 2013. City Council adopted Ordinance No. 20220609-080, creating a second tier of the VMU program, referred to as VMU 2, which allowed for increased height in exchange for increased community benefits. 2024 City Council approved Resolution No. 20240201-026, which directed staff to create a new density bonus program resembling the existing VMU 2 standards. 2 Resolution No. 20240201-026 Directed Staff to create a density bonus program that achieves the following objectives: – Resembles VMU 2 standards and is available city-wide – Serves the following households and requirements a minimum number of on-site affordable units – 10% of units set-aside affordable to 50% Median Family Income (MFI); or – 12% of units set-aside affordable to 60% MFI – 12% of ownership units set-aside affordable to 80% MFI – Allows a development that provides on-site affordable units to be eligible for 30 feet of additional height, up – For Rental: – For Ownership: to 90 feet in total height 3 Process amendment add DB90 1. Create the Density Bonus Zoning District (DB90) – Requires Commission recommendation and Council action – No change to a property’s zoning will be made at the time of this 2. Owners of eligible properties may then request a rezoning to – Requires a Commission recommendation and Council action – Notice of the rezoning will be provided pursuant to 25-1-132, which includes utility account holders and property owners located with 500 feet of the subject property – Property owners within 200 feet can protest the rezoning 4 Proposed Applicability Properties in the following base zoning districts would be eligible to participate through a rezoning process: – Commercial Liquor Sales (CS-1); – General Commercial Services (CS); – Community Commercial (GR); – Neighborhood Commercial (LR); – General Office (GO); and – Limited Office (LO). 5 Proposed Requirements and Incentives Affordability – Rental: – 10% of units set-aside affordable to 50% Median Family Income (MFI); OR – 12% of units set-aside affordable to 60% MFI – Ownership: – 12% of units set-aside affordable to 80% MFI Site Development Standards – Exemptions from standards include the following: – Minimum site area …
REVISED PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA Tuesday, February 13, 2024 The Planning Commission will convene at 6:00 PM on Tuesday, February 13, 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) Alice Woods – Parliamentarian (District 2) Vacancy (District 9) Ex-Officio Members Candace Hunter – AISD Board of Trustees Jessica Cohen – Chair of Board of Adjustment Jesús Garza – Interim City Manager Richard Mendoza – Director of Transportation and Public Works EXECUTIVE SESSION (No public discussion) Attorney: Chrissy Mann, 512-974-2179 Commission Liaison: Andrew Rivera, 512-974-6508 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. 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 January 23, 2024. PUBLIC HEARING 2. Plan Amendment: Location: Owner/Applicant: Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: Postponement Request 3. Plan Amendment: Location: Owner/Applicant: Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: Postponement Request NPA-2023-0002.01 - Christ Church Planning; District 3 112 and 206 Medina St., 1001, 1005, 1010 E. 2nd St. and 105 San Marcos St., Waller Creek Watershed; East Cesar Chavez NP Area Christ Church of Central Austin Thrower Design, LLC (Victoria Haase and Ron Thrower) Recreation and Open Space, Single Family and Civic to Mixed Use land use Pending Maureen Meredith, 512-974-2695, maureen.meredith@austintexas.gov Planning Department Applicant postponement request to March 26, 2024 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, …
ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 20220609-080 RELATED TO VERTICAL MIXED USE BUILDINGS; REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 20221201-056 RELATED TO THE CORRIDOR OVERLAY; REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 20221201-055 RELATED TO RESIDENTIAL USES IN COMMERCIAL DISTRICTS; AMENDING CHAPTER 4-18 OF CITY CODE RELATED TO DENSITY BONUS AND INCENTIVE PROGRAMS; AND CREATING AN OFFENSE AND PENALTY. BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: PART 1. Ordinance No. 20220609-080, Ordinance No. 20221201-056, and Ordinance No. 20221201-055 are repealed. PART 2. Chapter 4-18 (General Permitting Standards) of City Code is amended to create a new Article 1 that includes Section 4-18-1 (Expedited Building Plan Review) and Section 4-18-2 (Worker Protection Certification). ARTICLE 1. EXPEDITED PLAN REVIEW. PART 3. Chapter 4-18 (General Permitting Standards) of City Code is amended to add a new Article 2 to read: ARTICLE 2. DENSITY BONUS AND INCENTIVE PROGRAMS. Division 1. General Provisions. § 4-18-20 PURPOSE, APPLICABILITY, SHORT TITLE, AND AUTHORITY. (A) This article establishes the administrative requirements for programs that provide modifications to Title 25 (Land Development) and other regulatory-related benefits in exchange for community benefits. (B) This article applies to a program adopted or amended after February 1, 2024. (C) A director who is responsible for administering or implementing a specific program may adopt, implement, and enforce: program guidelines; and (1) (2) administrative rules in accordance with Chapter 1-2 (Administrative Rules). (D) Establishing Maximum Affordable Prices. 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 2/9/2024 4:50 PM Density Bonus and Incentive Prog. Framework Page 1 of 7 COA Law Department 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 (1) The Housing director is authorized to establish maximum affordable prices for affordable units on an annual basis. (2) When determining the maximum affordable sales price, the Housing director may include an assumption that a homeowner will be required to pay an ownership association fee. § 4-18-21 DEFINITIONS. In this article, (1) AFFORDABLE OWNERSHIP UNIT means a dwelling unit that is for sale and is reserved for an income-eligible household. (2) AFFORDABLE RENTAL UNIT means a dwelling unit that is for lease and is reserved for an income-eligible household. (3) AFFORDABLE UNIT …
Case #: C14-2023-0114 (1725 Toomey Rd) Lauren Goldstein Sat 2/10/2024 11:51 AM I Hi Cynthia, To:Hadri, Cynthia <Cynthia.Hadri@austintexas.gov> External Email -Exercise Caution I had been corresponding with Kate about this as this property tried this several years back. I am still density issue in our neighborhood. VERY MUCH against this rezoning. It is unnecessary and will create an untenable traffic and I would like to register to come talk on the 13th against this should this date move forward. Please let me know. Thank you! Lauren � Have you tuned in to The Biz Doctor Podcast yet? � Ready to get out from under your business? Let's talk: Schedule a Consultation OFFICE HOURS: Monday -Friday I 11 :00 a.m. -6:00 p.m. CST I Please allow up to 1 full business day for reply. ICAUTION: This is an EXTERNAL email. attachments. "Report If you believe Message" button this to be a malicious or forward Please use caution or phishing links or opening it using the to cybersecurity@austintexas.gov. when clicking email, please report in Outlook
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 ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CITY CODE CHAPTER 25-2 TO CREATE A COMBINING DISTRICT FOR DENSITY BONUS PROGRAMS; AMENDING CITY CODE CHAPTER 25-8 TO REGULATE COMPATIBILITY BUFFERS APPLICABLE TO DENSITY BONUS PROGRAMS; AND INITIATING REZONINGS. BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: PART 1. Subsection (F) of City Code Section 25-2-32 (Zoning Districts and Map Codes) is amended to add a new combining district that reads as follows: (F) Combining districts and map codes are as follows: (21) density bonus 90 …. DB90 PART 2. Division 6, Subchapter A, Article 2 of City Code Chapter 25-2 (Zoning) is amended to a new Section 25-2-181 to read: § 25-2-181 DENSITY BONUS COMBINING DISTRICT PURPOSE. (A) The purpose of a density bonus (DB) combining district is to authorize a particular property to participate in a voluntary density bonus or incentive program that provides modifications to development regulations or other regulatory-related benefits in exchange for community benefits. (B) DB90 Combining District allows residential uses on sites with certain commercial base zoning districts, modifies compatibility requirements, and grants additional height in exchange for income-restricted housing. PART 3. Division 6, Article 3, Subchapter C of City Code Chapter 25-2 (Zoning) is amended to add a new Section 25-2-652 to read: § 25-2-652 DENSITY BONUS 90 (DB90) COMBINING DISTRICT REGULATIONS. (A) This section establishes the applicable regulations for DB90 zoning. (B) This section governs over a conflicting provision of this title or other ordinance unless the conflicting provision is less restrictive. (C) To utilize the regulations described in Subsection (F), the site’s zoning must include DB90 and an applicant must comply with Subsection (E). (D) A DB90 combining district may be combined with the following base districts: 2/8/2024 4:14 PM Density Bonus Combining District Page 1 of 6 COA Law Department 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 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 (1) Commercial Liquor Sales (CS-1); (2) General Commercial Services (CS); (3) Community Commercial (GR); (4) Neighborhood Commercial (LR); (5) General Office (GO); and (6) Limited Office (LO). (E) Affordability Requirements. (1) Affordability Minimums - Ownership Units. If …
Exhibit A Updates to the Austin Climate Equity Plan Staff Recommendation Transportation and Land Use Goal 1 (Pgs. 58-59): Goal: By 2030, 80% of new non-residential development is located within the city's Imagine Austin activity centers and corridors. Amend Strategy 4 to add under the header How we’ll get there: - Ensure all City policies for reduced parking, remote-work, and telecommuting align with the goals of the Comprehensive Plan and establish Austin as a leader for workplace and environmental policies to reduce single-occupancy vehicle trips. - City of Austin should develop remote work policies through a collaborative, all-employee process to develop clear goals and measured outcomes as a means of reducing parking demand at City facilities. In developing City policies, Austin should build on the successful Travis County telework policy. Transportation and Land Use Goal 3 (Pgs. 61-63): Goal: By 2030, 50% of trips in Austin are made using public transit, biking, walking, carpooling, or avoided altogether by working from home. Add: Strategy 7: Promote remote and flexible work policies Actively promote remote work, telework and flexible commute policies so as to maintain and encourage further reductions in single-occupancy vehicle trips. How we’ll get there: - Ensure that all policies for telework, remote work, or mandatory commuting that impact City of Austin employees are in full alignment with the goal of reducing single-occupancy vehicle trips in the region, and that any future changes to City policies contribute towards reaching the 50% mode-shift goal by 2030. - Whenever appropriate, encourage City partners, consultants, contractors, and stakeholders who engage with the City to adopt remote work policies or flexible commute policies that support the 50% mode-shift goal. - Wherever possible, encourage private employers and local businesses to consider adopting remote work and telework policies. Food and Production Consumption Goal 3 (Pg. 75): Goal: Aggressively pursue waste reduction, organics composting, and recycling to achieve a new zero-waste goal following adoption of the new Austin Resource Recovery Zero Waste Plan Amend to: Aggressively pursue waste reduction, organics composting, and recycling and maintain a per capita disposal rate of 4 pounds disposed per ARR-serviced household per day in the near-term and work to achieve 1 pound disposed per ARR-serviced household per day over time.
PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION 20241302-18 Date: February 13, 2024 Subject: Density Bonus Zoning District Motioned By: Vice-Chair Azhar Seconded By: Commissioner Woods Grant staff recommendation, amendments to Title 25, as amended, to create a new density bonus program zoning district that grants 30 feet in height above the base zone, to a maximum of 90 feet, and modifies site development regulations including compatibility standards. Recommendation: Amendments Prohibit STRs in all rental units, including affordable units, pending review by the Law Department. 25-8-700-D (D)(2)(c) change ‘10 shrubs’ to 10 large category shrubs. Examine what method may be possible to establish a waiver or variance for the requirements in § 4-18-32 (Existing Multi-Family Structure). Consider a fee-in-lieu option to meet the affordability requirements for ownership units. Vote: 8-3 For: Chair Hempel, Vice-Chair Azhar and Commissioners Anderson, Barrera-Ramirez, Howard, Johnson, Maxwell, and Woods. Against: Commissioners Cox, Haynes and Mushtaler Abstain: Commissioner Phillips One vacancy on the dais. 1 of 2 Attest: Andrew D. Rivera Planning Commission Staff Liaison 2 of 2
PLANNING COMMISSION February 13, 2024 MINUTES The Planning Commission convened in a meeting on February 13, 2024, in Council Chambers of City Hall, 301 W. 2nd Street, Austin, Texas and via videoconference @ http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Chair Hempel called the Commission Meeting to order at 6:05 p.m. Commission Members in Attendance: Greg Anderson- Secretary Awais Azhar -Vice-Chair Nadia Barrera-Ramirez Grayson Cox Adam Haynes Claire Hempel - Chair Patrick Howard Felicity Maxwell Jennifer Mushtaler Alberta Phillips Alice Woods Jessica Cohen – Ex-Officio Candice Hunter - Ex-Officio One vacancy on the dais. 1 vacancy on the dais. Absent: Richard Mendoza – Ex-Officio Jesús Garza– Ex-Officio APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of January 23, 2024. Motion to postpone approval of the minutes of January 23, 2024 was approved on the consent agenda on the motion by Vice-Chair Azhar, seconded by Commission Maxwell on a vote of 12-0. One vacancy on the dais. PUBLIC HEARING 2. Plan Amendment: NPA-2023-0002.01 - Christ Church Planning; District 3 112 and 206 Medina St., 1001, 1005, 1010 E. 2nd St. and 105 San Marcos St., Waller Creek Watershed; East Cesar Chavez NP Area Location: Owner/Applicant: Christ Church of Central Austin Agent: Request: Thrower Design, LLC (Victoria Haase and Ron Thrower) Recreation and Open Space, Single Family and Civic to Mixed Use land use Pending Maureen Meredith, 512-974-2695, maureen.meredith@austintexas.gov Planning Department Applicant postponement request to March 26, 2024 Staff Rec.: Staff: Postponement Request Motion to grant Applicant’s request for postponement of this item to March 26, 2024 was approved on the consent agenda on the motion by Vice-Chair Azhar, seconded by Commission Maxwell on a vote of 12-0. One vacancy on the dais. Location: 3. Plan Amendment: 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 Owner/Applicant: Basalt Cannon LLC, Delwau LLC, Jasdayal LLC, Lunar Y LLC, Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: Postponement Request 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 12, 2024 Motion to grant Applicant’s request for postponement of this item to March 12, 2024 was approved on the consent agenda on the motion by Vice-Chair Azhar, seconded by Commission Maxwell on a vote of 12-0. One vacancy on the dais. …
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: January 3, 2024 RE: NPA-2023-0005.02_600 Kemp Street Montopolis Neighborhood Planning Area The applicant requests a postponement of the above-referenced case from the January 23, 2024 Planning Commission hearing to the February 27, 2024 hearing date. Please see email from Leah Bojo, Drenner Group, PC. The postponement request was made in a timely manner and meets the Planning Commission’s policy. Attachments: Leah Bojo’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 302 NPA-2023-0005.02 - 600 Kemp; District 3 From: Leah Bojo Sent: Friday, December 29, 2023 9:57 AM To: Meredith, Maureen <Maureen.Meredith@austintexas.gov>; Temaria Davis < >; Drew Raffaele < Cc: Tomko, Jonathan <Jonathan.Tomko@austintexas.gov> Subject: Re: Jan 23 PC Postponement date?: NPA-2023-0005.02_600 Kemp St External Email - Exercise Caution Hi Maureen, 2/27 should be good. Thank you! Leah M. Bojo, AICP, Director of Land Use & Entitlements 2705 Bee Caves Road, Suite 100, Austin, TX 78746 Drenner Group, PC | 512-665-1570 cell | | www.drennergroup.com The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and will provide reasonable modifications and equal access to communications upon request. 2 of 302 NPA-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 302 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: December 27, 2023 NPA-2023-0010.02_109, 111, 113 Mildred Street and 2305, 2307 E. 2nd Street (Unit A), 2307 E. 2nd Street (Unit B), 2311 E. 2nd Street East 2nd Street – 2300 Block Holly Neighborhood Planning Area The applicant requests a postponement of the above-referenced case from the January 23, 2024 Planning Commission hearing to the March 12, 2024 hearing date to allow additional time to file the associated zoning application. Please see email from Michael Gaudini, Armbrust & Brown, PLLC. The postponement request was made in a timely manner and meets the Planning Commission’s policy. Attachments: Michael Gaudini’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 303 NPA-2023-0010.02 - East 2nd Street - 2300 Block; District 3 -----Original Message----- From: Michael Gaudini Sent: Wednesday, December 27, 2023 5:48 PM To: Meredith, Maureen <Maureen.Meredith@austintexas.gov> Subject: Re: Jan 23 PC -Postponement NPA-2023-0010.02_113 Mildred St External Email - Exercise Caution Match 12, please -- in order to allow the associated rezoning case to get into process and into review. Thank you. Michael 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 303 NPA-2023-0010.02 - East 2nd Street - 2300 Block; 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 303 NPA-2023-0010.02 - East 2nd Street - 2300 Block; 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: January 18, 2023 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 January 23, 2024 Planning Commission hearing to the February 27, 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 304 NPA-2023-0005.01 - Montopolis-Fairway Mixed Use; District 3 From: Victoria Sent: Monday, January 15, 2024 11:54 AM To: Meredith, Maureen <Maureen.Meredith@austintexas.gov>; Ron Thrower Subject: RE: Jan 23 PC PP_NPA-2023-0005.01_Montopolis/Fairway External Email - Exercise Caution Please, let’s go February 27th as we have not filed the rezoning application yet. Thank you, and my apologies for the delay. 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 304 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 304 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 t t ps://www.aust i nt exas.g ov/depar t ment /h ousi ng -planni ng MEMORANDUM TO: FROM: Claire Hempel, Chair & Planning Commission Members Maureen Meredith, Senior Planner, Inclusive Planning Division Nancy Estrada, Senior Planner, Current Planning Division Planning Department DATE: December 27, 2023 RE: NPA-2022-0020.01_Industrial and Terry O Lane C14-2022-0062_ Industrial and Terry O Lane South Congress Combined (East Congress) Combined Planning Area Staff requests a postponement of the above referenced cases from the January 23, 2024 Planning Commission hearing to the February 13, 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 305 NPA-2022-0020.01 - Industrial Blvd and Terry O Ln; 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 305 NPA-2022-0020.01 - Industrial Blvd and Terry O Ln; 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-2022-0020.01 - Industrial Blvd and Terry O Ln; District 3
