REGULAR MEETING of the SOUTH-CENTRAL WATERFRONT ADVISORY BOARD MONDAY, AUGUST 19, 2024 AT 6:00PM Permitting and Development Center 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Dr., Room 1405 Austin, TX 78752 Some members of the BOARD/COMMISSION may be participating by videoconference. 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 and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely or to listen in on the meeting, call or email Aaron D. Jenkins (512) 974-7756 aaron.jenkins@austintexas.gov CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Jim Stephenson, Chair Felicity Maxwell, Vice Chair David Sullivan, Board Member Julia Woods, Board Member Stephanie Bazan, Board Member Isaac Cohen, Board Member Ryan Puzycki, Board Member Vacant , South River City Neighborhood Association Vacant, Design Commission Rebecca Edwards, Ex Officio (Housing) Dewitt Peart, Ex Officio(Downtown Austin Alliance) Matiur Rahman, Ex Officio (Transportation) Hopie Martinez, Ex Officio (Financial Services - Real Estate) AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 10 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 South-Central Waterfront Advisory Board (SCWAB) Regular Meeting on April 15, 2024 DISCUSSION 2. Briefing on South Central Waterfront Combining District and Density Bonus Program to be given by April Geruso of the City of Austin Planning Department. DISCUSSION AND ACTION 3. 4. Discussion and approval of a recommendation for the rezoning application of 305-311 South Congress to be given by Jonathan Tomko of the City of Austin Planning Department and by Amanda Swor of the Drenner Group. Discussion and approval of a recommendation for the Planned Unit Development (PUD) application of 200 East Riverside to be given by Sherri Sirwaitis of the City of Austin Planning Department and by Amanda Morrow of Armbrust and Brown. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair access. If requiring Sign Language Interpreters or alternative formats, please give notice at least 2 days (48 hours) before the meeting date. Please call Aaron …
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET CASE: C814-2023-0057 (200 E. Riverside PUD) DISTRICT AREA: 9 ADDRESS: 200 East Riverside Drive ZONING FROM: LI-NP SITE AREA: 3.95 acres PROPERTY OWNER: Garwald Company, Inc. AGENT: Armbrust & Brown, PLLC (Richard T. Suttle, Jr.) CASE MANAGER: Sherri Sirwaitis TO: PUD-NP PHONE: 512-974-3057 sherri.sirwaitis@austintexas.gov STAFF RECOMMENDATION: The staff recommendation is to approve the 200 E Riverside Planned Unit Development (PUD) subject to the following conditions: 1. The conditions of the PUD shall be established in - a) the proposed Land Use Plan that includes a breakdown of: the planning site area, exhibit of the surrounding tract uses and acreages, the Site Development Regulations, Permitted Uses, Conditional Uses and Prohibited Uses Tables, proposed maximum Land Use Summary Table and Land Use Notes. 2. The PUD shall comply with the following Environmental staff recommendations: Tier 1 and Tier 2 Chart P. 3 of 3 Other Amenities Specific to PUD: Landscape superiority items. The applicant has agreed to amend the following superiority item: 4. All new perimeter right-of-way trees installed on the property shall be planted with a minimum soil volume of 1,000 cubic feet at a minimum soil depth of 3 feet. Such soil volume may be shared up to 25 percent between trees in continuous plantings. Where necessary, load bearing soil cells shall be used to meet the soil volume requirement. Nothing limits the City’s authority to reduce the minimum soil volume if necessary to reduce utility conflict or to address other constructability issues. If the City reduces the minimum soil volume, Landowner remains compliant with the PUD Ordinance and Environmental Criteria Manual. By replacing the strike-through with: C814-2023-0057 Page 2 “All soil volume and depth that cannot be achieved in the ROW due to utility placement will be offset, on a 1:1 basis, by providing soil volume and depth in other locations within the PUD, such as parking.” 3. Austin Fire Department requests the following to be provided by the developer: 9,000 to 11,000 square feet unfinished space within the level of discharge ("ground floor") and floor above, with a private convenience stair, adequate space for 2-3 apparatus bays and appropriate apron for fire/EMS apparatus, and an entrance/egress on a major roadway. Final selection of the location must be approved by the Austin Fire Department, Austin-Travis County EMS, and the Developer, with a lease executed or the space conveyed prior to 55% of certificates of occupancy …
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET CASE: C814-2023-0027 (311-315 South Congress PUD) DISTRICT: 9 ADDRESS: 311, 313, and 315 South Congress Avenue ZONING FROM: CS-1-V-NP and LI-NP TO: PUD-NP SITE AREA: approximately 0.81 acres (approximately 35,283 sq. ft.) PROPERTY OWNER: Bridgestone Firestone (Wesley H Pearson Jr. & Jerry W. Pearson) AGENT: Drenner Group PC (Amanda Swor) CASE MANAGER: Jonathan Tomko (512) 974-1057, jonathan.tomko@austintexas.gov STAFF RECOMMEDATION: Staff recommends granting planned unit development-neighborhood plan (PUD-NP) combining district zoning. For a summary of the basis of Staff’s recommendation, please see the basis of recommendation section below. PLANNING COMMISSION & OTHER COMMISSION ACTION/ RECOMMENDATION: Sept. 25, 2023: Case heard by the Parks and Recreation Board, no recommendation. Nov. 1, 2023: Case postponed by the Environmental Commission to Dec. 6, 2023. Dec. 6, 2023: Case postponed by the Environmental Commission to Jan. 17, 2024. Jan. 17, 2024: Case postponed by the Environmental Commission to Feb. 7, 2024. Feb. 7, 2024: Case postponed by the Environmental Commission to Mar. 6, 2024. Mar. 6, 2024: Case heard by the Environmental Commission, motion to approve with conditions approved by vote of (8-0), see exhibit H for Recommendation 20240306-003. Apr. 17, 2024: Case heard by the Small Area Planning Joint Committee, motion to recommend the PUD zoning request, passed unanimously (4-0). May 14, 2024: Planning Commission granted neighborhood's request for postponement of this item to May 28, 2024. May 28, 2024: Planning Commission approved staff's recommendation of PUD-NP approved on the consent agenda on Commissioner Maxwell's motion, Commissioner Woods' second, on a 10-0 vote. Commissioner Cox was off the dais. Commissioner Howard and Phillips were absent. August 19, 2024: Case is scheduled to be heard by the South Central Waterfront Advisory Board. CITY COUNCIL ACTION: September 12, 2024: Case is tentatively scheduled to be heard by City Council. ORDINANCE NUMBER: N/A ISSUES: N/A CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: The property in question is currently being utilized as a service garage and office/retail space, both built in 1980 with substantial paved parking lots greater than the size of the structures themselves. The subject tract is approximately 1,500 feet from the recognized central business district of Austin. The proposed project is proposed to contain approximately 475,000 square feet of multifamily residential space for approximately 488 units, 30,000 square feet of office space and 7,500 square feet of ground floor pedestrian-oriented uses. SITE DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS AND CODE MODIFICATIONS: 1. The PUD is subject to the site …
SOUTH-CENTRAL WATERFRONT ADVISORY BOARD REGULAR CALLED MEETING MINUTES MONDAY, APRIL 15, 2024 AT 6:00PM The South Central Waterfront Advisory Board convened the Regular Meeting at the Permitting and Development Center, Room 1405, 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Dr, Austin, TX 78752 in a hybrid format. BOARD MEMBERS IN ATTENDANCE: Jim Stephenson, Chair Felicity Maxwell, Vice Chair David Sullivan, Board Member Isaac Cohen, Board Member BOARD MEMBERS IN ATTENDANCE REMOTELY: Julia Woods, Board Member Ryan Puzycki, Board Member Hopie Martinez, Ex Officio (Financial Services - Real Estate) Rebecca Edwards, Ex Officio (Housing) Dewitt Peart, Ex Officio (Downtown Austin Alliance) CALL TO ORDER Chair J. Stephenson called the Meeting to order at 6:05 pm. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the South-Central Waterfront Advisory Board (SCWAB) Special Called Meeting on April 1, 2024 a. The motion to approve the minutes was made by Board Member D. Sullivan seconded by Vice Chair F. Maxwell and passed on a vote of 6-0. Board Members S. Bazan and C. Lander were absent. DISCUSSION AND ACTION 2. Conduct officer elections for the Chair and Vice Chair. a. Chair J. Stephenson made a motion to re-elect himself as Chair. The motion passed on 6-0 vote. Board Members S. Bazan and C. Lander were absent. b. Vice Chair F. Maxwell made a motion to re-elect herself as Vice Chair. The motion passed on 6-0 vote. Board Members S. Bazan and C. Lander were absent. Discussion and action to amend the South Central Waterfront Advisory Board’s Recommendation 20240401-003 to City Council regarding the proposed South Central Waterfront Combining District & Density Bonus Program. Amendments a. A motion was made by Board Member D. Sullivan and seconded by Vice Chair F. Maxwell to open this up for discussion. This item for discussion passed with a vote of 6-0. b. A motion was made by Board Member D. Sullivan and seconded by Vice Chair F. Maxwell to amend the language of the recommendation. The motion passed by a vote of 6-0. Board Members S. Bazan and C. Lander were absent. c. A motion was made by Chair J. Stephenson and seconded by Board Member D. Sullivan to open this up for discussion. This item for discussion passed with a vote of 6-0. d. A motion was made by Chair J. Stephenson and seconded by Board Member I. Cohen to amend the language removing the mandatory bird reflective requirement. The motion passed …
South Central Waterfront Combining District & Density Bonus Program South Central Waterfront Advisory Board August 19, 2024 South Central Waterfront Vision Framework Plan Adopted June 6, 2016 City Council Resolution 20220915-090 Create a code for South Central Waterfront that: • Maximizes the number of affordable housing units within and nearby the district • Maximizes infrastructure investments • Ensures enhanced environmental standards and protections • Maximizes other community benefits • Supports the Project Connect transit investment Helps create a connected, pedestrian-oriented, mixed use district where thousands more Austinites can live, work, and play. 2 Approach Since Council Resolution The South Central Waterfront (SCW) regulations will be implemented by: – Council adoption of an optional set of regulations and bonus program through the creation of a Combining District and a Density Bonus Program (summer 2024). – City-initiated rezoning of non-PDA, PUD, and Planned Development Agreement properties in the district (fall 2024). First reevaluation within 1-2 years. 3 Combining District Density Bonus General Provisions (Policies, procedures, and who can participate) Land Use Standards (Permitted and conditional land uses) Development Standards (What can be built and where) Design Standards (How it will look) Definitions Procedures/Requirements “Gate Keeper” Requirements – – – Affordable Housing Environmental Protection Improved Streetscape and Built Environment In-Lieu Fees and Dedications On-Site Community Benefits Eligible for Bonus Area 4 4 Subdistricts and FAR Council approval is required to exceed FAR maximums and heights Density Distribution Areas (DDAs) • An applicant shall split sites into areas no larger than 90,000 sq. ft. • FAR maximums apply to each DDA separately. • Internal circulation routes are required along DDA divisions. Proposed Project Connect Rail Alignment 5 Bonus Program Structure (For Additional FAR Beyond Base) Gate Keeper Requirements Onsite Affordable Housing (Fee for Non-Residential) Enhanced Environmental Protections Improved Streetscape & Built Environment First Then (To Reach Up to FAR / Height Subdistrict Maximums) 65-85% In-Lieu Fees & Dedications* Affordable Housing (extra on-site affordable units credited; Affordable Housing Investment Area) Parks (dedications credited; boundary as defined by typical Parks fees) Infrastructure and Community Impact Benefit (supports SCW directly) 15-35% On-Site Community Benefits* Transit-Supportive Infrastructure Parkland Buildout Public Art Private Common Open Space Alternative Community Benefits Not Described * These percentages are revised since the last time staff presented on the draft code. Further clarification will be provided in Sept 12 posting and in “Key Adjustments Sept 12 Draft Code” slide. 6 Consultative Support …
South Central Waterfront Combining District & Density Bonus Program South Central Waterfront Advisory Board August 19, 2024 South Central Waterfront Vision Framework Plan Adopted June 6, 2016 City Council Resolution 20220915-090 Create a code for South Central Waterfront that: • Maximizes the number of affordable housing units within and nearby the district • Maximizes infrastructure investments • Ensures enhanced environmental standards and protections • Maximizes other community benefits • Supports the Project Connect transit investment Helps create a connected, pedestrian-oriented, mixed use district where thousands more Austinites can live, work, and play. 2 Approach Since Council Resolution The South Central Waterfront (SCW) regulations will be implemented by: – Council adoption of an optional set of regulations and bonus program through the creation of a Combining District and a Density Bonus Program (summer 2024). – City-initiated rezoning of non-PDA, PUD, and Planned Development Agreement properties in the district (fall 2024). First reevaluation within 1-2 years. 3 Combining District Density Bonus General Provisions (Policies, procedures, and who can participate) Land Use Standards (Permitted and conditional land uses) Development Standards (What can be built and where) Design Standards (How it will look) Definitions Procedures/Requirements “Gate Keeper” Requirements – – – Affordable Housing Environmental Protection Improved Streetscape and Built Environment In-Lieu Fees and Dedications On-Site Community Benefits Eligible for Bonus Area 4 4 Subdistricts and FAR Council approval is required to exceed FAR maximums and heights Density Distribution Areas (DDAs) • An applicant shall split sites into areas no larger than 90,000 sq. ft. • FAR maximums apply to each DDA separately. • Internal circulation routes are required along DDA divisions. Proposed Project Connect Rail Alignment 5 Bonus Program Structure (For Additional FAR Beyond Base) Gate Keeper Requirements Onsite Affordable Housing (Fee for Non-Residential) Enhanced Environmental Protections Improved Streetscape & Built Environment First Then (To Reach Up to FAR / Height Subdistrict Maximums) 65-85% In-Lieu Fees & Dedications* Affordable Housing (extra on-site affordable units credited; Affordable Housing Investment Area) Parks (dedications credited; boundary as defined by typical Parks fees) Infrastructure and Community Impact Benefit (supports SCW directly) 15-35% On-Site Community Benefits* Transit-Supportive Infrastructure Parkland Buildout Public Art Private Common Open Space Alternative Community Benefits Not Described * These percentages are revised since the last time staff presented on the draft code. Further clarification will be provided in Sept 12 posting and in “Key Adjustments Sept 12 Draft Code” slide. 6 Consultative Support …
SOUTH-CENTRAL WATERFRONT ADVISORY BOARD REGULAR CALLED MEETING MINUTES MONDAY, AUGUST 19, 2024 AT 6:00PM The South Central Waterfront Advisory Board convened the Regular Meeting at the Permitting and Development Center, Room 1405, 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Dr, Austin, TX 78752 in a hybrid format. BOARD MEMBERS IN ATTENDANCE: Jim Stephenson, Chair Isaac Cohen, Board Member Dewitt Peart, Ex Officio (Downtown Austin Alliance) BOARD MEMBERS IN ATTENDANCE REMOTELY: Julia Woods, Board Member Felicity Maxwell, Vice Chair David Sullivan, Board Member Hopie Martinez, Ex Officio (Financial Services - Real Estate) Rebecca Edwards, Ex Officio (Housing) CALL TO ORDER 6:04 PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 10 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. • Wendy Price Todd addressed the board by asking not to approve any future PUDs. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the South-Central Waterfront Advisory Board (SCWAB) Regular Meeting on April 15, 2024 a. The motion to approve the minutes was made by Board Member D. Sullivan and seconded by Vice Chair F. Maxwell passed with a vote of 5-0. Board Members S. Bazan and R. Puzycki were absent. DISCUSSION 2. Briefing on South Central Waterfront Combining District and Density Bonus Program to be given by April Geruso of the City of Austin Planning Department. a. April Geruso of the Planning Department, Darrin Smith of Economic Planning Systems, and Daughn Pitts of Hayat Brown briefed updated the board on the progress of the Combing District Plan. No action was taken. DISCUSSION AND ACTION 3. 4. Discussion and approval of a recommendation for the rezoning application of 305-311 South Congress to be given by Jonathan Tomko of the City of Austin Planning Department and by Amanda Swor of the Drenner Group. a. A motion to approve a recommendation for the PUD was made by Vice Chair F. Maxwell this by and seconded by Board Member D. Sullivan motion passed 5-0. Board Members S. Bazan and R. Puzycki were absent. Discussion and approval of a recommendation for the Planned Unit Development (PUD) application of 200 East Riverside to be given by Sherri Sirwaitis of the City of Austin Planning Department and by Amanda Morrow of Armbrust and Brown. a. Item was postponed to a September 5, 2024 Special Called Meeting. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS • Draft deliverable of the Combining …
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION South Central Waterfront Advisory Board Recommenda(cid:415)on Number: (20240819-003): Recommending 311‐315 South Congress Planned Unit Development (PUD) Applica(cid:415)on The South Central Waterfront Advisory Board (SCWAB) held a public mee(cid:415)ng on August 19, 2024, to consider a Planned Unit Development (PUD) proposal for 311‐315 South Congress Avenue. The SCWAB unanimously recommends that the City Council approve this PUD, pending sa(cid:415)sfac(cid:415)on of the detailed condi(cid:415)ons included in the staff report. The ra(cid:415)onale for our recommenda(cid:415)on is reflected below. In seeking to create a vibrant mixed‐use building that increases residen(cid:415)al density, enhances pedestrian engagement, and fosters increased environmental stewardship, the SCWAB found the 311‐315 South Congress PUD to be in significant alignment with the SCW Vision Framework Plan and the proposed SCW Combining District and Density Bonus Program. In addi(cid:415)on to adding 485 mul(cid:415)family units that will begin to ease our cri(cid:415)cal housing shortage city‐wide, 311‐315 South Congress offers significant community benefits for the burgeoning South Central Waterfront neighborhood. Those include a 10% set aside for affordable housing units at 60% MFI rents, a public open space/plaza on South Congress with AIPP commissioned artwork, Great Streets and Func(cid:415)onal Green compliance, a public hydra(cid:415)on sta(cid:415)on for pedestrians, and 2,500 sf of subsidized commercial space for local businesses or non‐profit use. 311‐315 South Congress also shows appropriate respect for sustainability concerns and sets a high bar for environmental stewardship in the neighborhood. The project will target an AEGB 3‐ star ra(cid:415)ng, offering innova(cid:415)ve na(cid:415)ve plant landscaping, 100% onsite water treatment, funding for 250’ of reclaimed water line extension, LEED Bird Deterrence and Dark Skies compliance, a significant roo(cid:332)op solar PV panel array, expandable EV charging capacity and an innova(cid:415)ve urban beekeeping installa(cid:415)on. Date of Recommenda(cid:415)on: August 19, 2024 Record of the Vote: 5 yes / 0 Nays Motion: Vice Chair Felicity Maxwell |Seconded: Board Member David Sullivan A(cid:425)est: Jim Stephenson, Chair
