REGULAR MEETING of the ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISSION TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2025, 6:00 PM AUSTIN CITY HALL, COUNCIL CHAMBERS, ROOM 1001 301 WEST 2ND STREET AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the Zoning and Platting Commission may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live. Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely. Registration no later than 2 PM the day of the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. For more information on public comment, please see the agenda section “Speaker Registration.” Please contact Ella Garcia, Staff Liaison, for questions regarding speaker registration at LandUseLiaison@austintexas.gov or by phone at 512-978-0821. CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS/COMMISSIONERS: Hank Smith – Chair (District 8) Betsy Greenberg – Vice-Chair (District 6) Carrie Thompson – Secretary (District 10) Alejandra Flores – Parliamentarian (District 5) Scott Boone (District 1) Felix De Portu (District 4) David Fouts (District 2) William D. Floyd (Mayor’s Representative) Ryan Puzycki (District 7) Lonny Stern (District 3) Taylor Major (District 9) EXECUTIVE SESSION (No public discussion) The Zoning and Platting 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 AGENDA CALL TO ORDER Executive Liaison: Joi Harden, 512-974-1617 Staff Liaison: Ella Garcia, 512-978-0821 Attorney: Steven Maddoux, 512-974-6080 PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first four speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Zoning and Platting Commission regular meeting on February 6, 2025. PUBLIC HEARINGS C14-2024-0177 - 2311 W. Howard Lane Project; District 7 2311 West Howard Lane, Walnut Creek 2. Rezoning: Location: Owner/Applicant: Duque Estates, LLC (Gabriel Aviles) Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: I.T. Gonzalez Engineers (Bill Graham) GR to CS Recommended Sherri Sirwaitis, 512-974-3057, sherri.sirwaitis@austinxas.gov Planning Department 3. Rezoning: C14-2024-0169 - Zimmerman SF North; District 6 11300 Zimmerman Lane, Bull Creek Watershed Location: Owner/Applicant: Barbara Allen Agnew and Brian Matthew Smith Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: Jackson Walker LLP (Pamela Madere) DR to SF-6 Recommended Sherri Sirwaitis, …
ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 2025 The Zoning and Platting Commission convened in a regular meeting on Thursday, February 6, 2025, at Austin City Hall, Council Chambers, Room 1001, 301 W. Second Street, in Austin, Texas. Chair Smith called the Zoning and Platting Commission meeting to order at 6:01 p.m. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance: Hank Smith Betsy Greenberg Taylor Major Ryan Puzycki Carrie Thompson Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Scott Boone Felix De Portu Alejandra Flores William Floyd David Fouts Lonny Stern PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Approve the minutes of the Zoning and Platting Commission regular meeting on January 7, 2025 The minutes from the meeting of January 7, 2025, were approved on Vice Chair Greenberg’s motion, Commissioner Puzycki’s second, on an 11-0 vote. PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. 1 C14H-2024-0162 - Running Rope Ranch; District 10 7304 Knox Ln., Fort Branch Watershed 2. Historic Zoning: Location: Owner/Applicant: Historic Landmark Commission (owner-opposed) Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: Owner's agent - Leah Bojo, Drenner Group SF-3 to SF-3-H Recommended Kalan Contreras, 512-974-2727, kalan.contreras@austintexas.gov Planning Department The motion to approve Staff’s recommendation of SF-3-H for C14H-2024-0162 - Running Rope Ranch, located at 7304 Knox Ln., failed on Commissioner Thompson’s motion, Vice Chair Greenberg’s second, on a 3-7 vote. Those voting aye were Vice Chair Greenberg and Commissioners Boone and Thompson. Those voting nay were Commissioners De Portu, Flores, Floyd, Fouts, Puzycki, Major, and Stern. Chair Smith recused from this item due to a conflict of interest and left the dais. C14-2024-0118.SH - 8301 Riverstone; District 1 8301 Riverstone Drive, Elm Creek Watershed 3. Rezoning: Location: Owner/Applicant: 8301 Riverstone LP Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: Austin Revitalization Authority (Bryan Kight) MF-2 to SF-3 Recommended Jonathan Tomko, 512-974-1057, jonathan.tomko@austintexas.gov Planning Department The motion to approve Staff’s recommendation of SF-3 for C14-2024-0118.SH - 8301 Riverstone, located at 8301 Riverstone Drive, was approved on the consent agenda on Vice Chair Greenberg’s motion, Commissioner Puzycki’s second, on an 11-0 vote. 4. Rezoning: C14-2024-0006 - Greater Walnut Area Centralized Odor Control Facility Project - Loyola Facility; District 1 6101 and 6101 1/2 Loyola Lane, Walnut Creek Watershed Location: Owner/Applicant: City of Austin Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: City of Austin (Tony Lopez) SF-3 to P Applicant Request for Indefinite Postponement Beverly Villela, 512-978-0740, beverly.villela@austintexas.gov Planning Department The motion to approve the Applicant’s indefinite postponement request was approved on the consent agenda on Vice …
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET CASE: C14-2024-0177 (2311 W. Howard Lane Project) DISTRICT: 7 ADDRESS: 2311 West Howard Lane ZONING FROM: GR TO: CS SITE AREA: 0.5804 acres (25,284 sq. ft.) PROPERTY OWNER: Duque Estates, LLC (Gabriel Aviles) APPLICANT/AGENT: I.T. Gonzalez Engineers (Bill Graham) CASE MANAGER: Sherri Sirwaitis (512-974-3057, sherri.sirwaitis@austintexas.gov) STAFF RECOMMEDATION: Staff recommends CS, General Commercial Services District, zoning. ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: February 18, 2025 CITY COUNCIL ACTION: ORDINANCE NUMBER: 02 C14-2024-0177 - 2311 W. Howard Lane Project; District 71 of 15 C14-2024-0177 ISSUES: 2 On January 24, 2024, a code violation was filed for this property for an Enterprise Violation - case number ECV 2024-010795, for an unpermitted commercial development of site operating a towing service (please see Notice of Violation - Exhibit C). CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: The property under consideration is a 25,284 sq. ft. lot that is currently being utilized for a construction sales and services use (Best Insulation) that fronts onto W. Howard Lane. There are also construction sales and services businesses to the north (ABC Heating and Air Services Supply Co Inc.) in the county and to the west (Demolition Excursion Alliance LLC, Construction Innovators Additions, Bartlett Tree Experts) zoned CS and CS-1-CO respectively. The lots to the east contain a vehicle storage use (Eagle Towing) zoned GR and an office/warehouse use (Jorgenson) zoned LI. There is a manufactured home to south fronting Daisy Drive with LI zoning. In this request, the applicant is asking to rezone the property from GR to CS to bring the existing use into conformance with land use regulations in the Code. BASIS OF RECOMMENDATION: 1. The proposed zoning should be consistent with the purpose statement of the district sought. General Commercial Services district is intended predominately for commercial and industrial activities of a service nature having operating characteristics or traffic service requirements generally incompatible with residential environments. 2. The proposed zoning should allow for a reasonable use of the property. CS zoning would allow for a fair and reasonable use of the site because the proposed zoning will bring the existing Construction Sales and Services use into conformance with land use regulations in the Code. 3. The proposed zoning should promote consistency and orderly planning. The CS zoning district would be consistent with the zoning in this area because there is commercial and industrial zoning surrounding this tract of land. There is CS-1-CO and CS …
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET CASE: C14-2024-0169 (Zimmerman SF North) DISTRICT: 10 ADDRESS: 11300 Zimmerman Lane ZONING FROM: DR TO: SF-6 SITE AREA: 4.97 acres PROPERTY OWNER: Barbara Allen Agnew and Brian Matthew Smith AGENT: Jackson Walker LLP (Pamela Madere) CASE MANAGER: Sherri Sirwaitis (512-974-3057, sherri.sirwaitis@austintexas.gov) STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends SF-6, Townhouse and Condominium Residence district, zoning. ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: February 18, 2025 CITY COUNCIL ACTION: ORDINANCE NUMBER: 03 C14-2024-0169 - Zimmerman SF North; District 61 of 14 C14-2024-0169 2 ISSUES: N/A CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: The property in question is a 4.97 acre tract of land that is developed with a single-family residence, with a separate garage structure, that takes access to Zimmerman Lane. The properties to the north are developed with a single-family residence and undeveloped land and are zoned SF-2, DR and LO respectively. To the south, across Zimmerman Lane there is an undeveloped tract of land zoned DR. To the east, along Zimmerman Lane, there are townhouse/condominium residences and single-family residences zoned SF-6-CO. At the terminus of Zimmerman Lane, there is undeveloped property zoning SF-1. The property to the west, was zoned MF-2-CO through zoning case C14-2022-0044 and is currently undeveloped. At the northeast corner of N. FM 620 Road, there is a convenience storage/vehicle storage use (Longhorn Boat & Camper Storage) zoned SF-2 that was constructed prior to annexation by the city. The applicant in this case is requesting to rezone this site from DR, Development Reserve District, zoning to SF-6, Townhouse and Condominium Residence district, zoning to redevelop the property with single-family/condominium uses. This tract of land fronts onto Zimmerman Lane, a twenty foot wide collector street that dead ends into a cul-de-sac. Originally, Zimmerman Lane was projected to connect with Forsythia Drive, to the east, as part of the Arterial 8 extension. Arterial 8 (Forsythia Drive) was planned to be a ninety-foot arterial roadway that was to connect Loop 360 to Yaupon Drive. The City of Austin has deleted the plans to construct Arterial 8, due in part to BCCP issues and because of the City’s purchase of the Stennis Tract. Zimmerman Lane is a county roadway that was annexed by the city of Austin in 1997. There are no planned improvements for this portion of Zimmerman Lane and there will not be a traffic light constructed at the intersection of Zimmerman Lane and F.M. 620 because there is already a …
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET CASE: C14-2024-0165 (Zimmerman SF South) DISTRICT: 10 ADDRESS: 11301 Zimmerman Lane ZONING FROM: DR TO: SF-6 SITE AREA: 6.62 acres PROPERTY OWNER: Barbara Allen Agnew and Brian Matthew Smith AGENT: Jackson Walker LLP (Pamela Madere) CASE MANAGER: Sherri Sirwaitis (512-974-3057, sherri.sirwaitis@austintexas.gov) STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends SF-6, Townhouse and Condominium Residence district, zoning. ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: February 18, 2025 CITY COUNCIL ACTION: ORDINANCE NUMBER: 04 C14-2024-0165 - Zimmerman SF South; District 61 of 14 C14-2024-0165 ISSUES: N/A CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: 2 The property in question is a 6.62 acre vacant tract of land that takes access to Zimmerman Lane. The area to the north, across Zimmerman Lane, is developed with a single-family residence zoned DR. To the south there is an apartment complex that was zoned PUD as part of the Four Points Centre Planned Unit Development that takes access to North FM 620 Road. To the east, there are single family residences along the southern side of Zimmerman Lane and townhouse/condominium residences along the northern side of Zimmerman Lane that are zoned SF-6-CO. Toward the terminus of Zimmerman Lane, there is a single-family residence zoned DR and an undeveloped area zoned SF-1. The property to the west, is zoned MF-2 and is undeveloped. There is also undeveloped land on the northern side of Zimmerman Lane zoned MF-2-CO. The lot at the northeast corner of N. FM 620 Road, is developed with a convenience storage/vehicle storage use (Longhorn Boat & Camper Storage) zoned SF-2 that was constructed prior to annexation by the city. In addition, the lot at the southeast corner of Zimmerman Lane and N. FM 620 Road, is developed with a service station (Shell) and a restaurant use (Rudy’s Country Store and Bar-B-Que). The applicant in this case is requesting to rezone this site from DR zoning to SF-6 zoning to develop the property for single-family/condominium use. This tract of land fronts onto Zimmerman Lane, a twenty foot wide collector street that dead ends into a cul-de-sac. Originally, Zimmerman Lane was projected to connect with Forsythia Drive, to the east, as part of the Arterial 8 extension. Arterial 8 (Forsythia Drive) was planned to be a ninety-foot arterial roadway that was to connect Loop 360 to Yaupon Drive. The City of Austin deleted the plans to construct Arterial 8, due in part to BCCP issues and because of the City’s purchase …
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET CASE: C14-2024-0181 – Far West Multifamily DISTRICT: 10 ZONING FROM: MF-3 ZONING TO: GR-MU-V-DB90 ADDRESS: 7201, 7201 1/2, 7205, 7121 Hart Lane SITE AREA: 10 acres (435, 600 sq. ft.) PROPERTY OWNER: Price Acacia Cliffs, LLC AGENT: Armbrust & Brown, PLLC, (Michael J. Whellan) CASE MANAGER: Cynthia Hadri 512-974-7620, Cynthia.hadri@austintexas.gov STAFF RECOMMENDATION: The staff recommendation is to grant community commercial - vertical mixed use building – conditional overlay - density bonus 90 (GR-V-CO-DB90) combined district zoning. The conditional overlay will prohibit the following uses: Administrative and Business Offices Alternative Financial Services 12 Art Gallery Art Workshop Automotive Rentals Automotive Repair Services Automotive Sales Automotive Washing (of any type) Bail Bond Services 10 Business or Trade School Business Support Services Commercial Off-Street Parking Communications Services Consumer Convenience Services Consumer Repair Services Drop-Off Recycling Collection Facility Exterminating Services Financial Services Food Preparation Food Sales Funeral Services General Retail Sales (Convenience) General Retail Sales (General) Hotel-Motel Indoor Entertainment Indoor Sports and Recreation Medical Offices—exceeding 5,000 sq. ft. gross floor area Medical Offices—not exceeding 5,000 sq. ft. gross floor area Off-Site Accessory Parking 14 Outdoor Entertainment Outdoor Sports and Recreation Pawn Shop Services Pedicab Storage and Dispatch Performance Venue Personal Improvement Services Personal Services Pet Services Plant Nursery Printing and Publishing Professional Office Research Services Restaurant (General) Restaurant (Limited) Theater Service Station Software Development Special Use Historic 05 C14-2024-0181 - Far West Multifamily; District 101 of 18 C14-2024-0181 2 Staff recommends granting the applicant’s modification request to not provide pedestrian-oriented commercial space (to provide 0% of the requirement). ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: February 18, 2025: CITY COUNCIL ACTION: ORDINANCE NUMBER: ISSUES: In December 2023, Ordinance No. 20220609-080, Ordinance No. 20221201-056 and Ordinance No. 20221201-055 were invalidated. On March 11, 2024, Ordinance No. 20240229- 073, was enacted to create the “DB90” combining district, which amended City Code Title 25 (Land Development) to create a new zoning district for a density bonus program that grants 30 feet in height above the base zoning district, to a maximum of 90 feet, and modifies site development regulations including compatibility standards. Subsequently, the applicant submitted …
ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISSION SITE PLAN EXTENSION REVIEW SHEET CASE NUMBER: SP-2019-0564C(XT2) ZAP HEARING DATE: January 18th, 2025 PROJECT NAME: McNeil Drive Medical Center COUNCIL DISTRICT: 6 ADDRESS: 6500 McNeil Dr. AREA: 2.98 acres (LOC 2.98 acres) APPLICANT: AGENT: D’abadie Family Partnership, LTD 11516 Brandan Parke Trl. Austin, Texas 78750 Phone: (604)599-2878 Scott J. Foster (360 Professional Services, Inc.) PO Box 3639 Cedar Park, Tx 78630 Phone: (512) 354-4682 CASE MANAGER: Gabriel Guerrero Jr. Telephone: (512) 978-4658 gabriel.guerrero@austintexas.org EXISTING ZONING: LO-CO ; GO-CO PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT: The applicant is requesting a three-year extension to a previously approved site plan. The proposed site plans is for medical and professional offices with associated improvements. WATERSHED: Rattan Creek & Walnut Creek APPLICABLE WATERSHED ORDINANCE: Current/ Comprehensive Watershed Ordinance CAPITOL VIEW: N/A T.I.A.: Not Required SUMMARY STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval to extend this site plan permit by threes years, from February 27, 2025 to February 27, 2028 based on LDC Section 25-5-62(B) (code sections provided below). 25-5-63(C) Extension of released site plan by the Land Use Commission: “the Land Use Commission may extend the expiration date of a released site plan beyond the date established by this chapter if the Land Use Commission determines that the request complies with the requirements for extension by the director under 25-5-62 (Extension of Released Site Plan by Director).” 25-5-62(C) The director may extend the expiration date of a released administrative site plan one time for a period of one year if the director determines that there is good cause for the requested extension; and “ (1) the director determines that: (a) the site plan substantially complies with the requirements that apply to a new application for site plan approval; (b) the applicant filed the original application for site plan approval with the good faith expectation that the site plan would be constructed; (c) the applicant constructed at least one structure shown on the original site plan that is suitable for permanent occupancy; or 06 SP-2019-0564C(XT2) - McNeil Drive Medical Center; District 61 of 6 (d) the applicant has constructed a significant portion of the infrastructure required for development of the original site plan; and” PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: Related Case: N/A 06 SP-2019-0564C(XT2) - McNeil Drive Medical Center; District 62 of 6 SUMMARY COMMENTS ON SITE PLAN: Land Use: The submitted site plan is for the construction of three buildings totaling 19,805 GSF with associated drives, utilities, landscaping …
ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISSION SITE PLAN EXTENSION REVIEW SHEET CASE NUMBER: SP-2019-0489C(XT2) ZAP MEETING DATE: February 18, 2025 PROJECT NAME: Parmer Section 2 Commission Extension ADDRESS: 12829 Parmer Ridge Dr AREA: 19.65 acres WATERSHED: Walnut Creek, Harris Branch (Suburban) COUNCIL DISTRICT: 7 JURISDICTION: Full Purpose APPLICANT: AGENT: Karling McCallen Pass, LLC 11755 Wilshire Blvd, Ste 1400 Los Angeles, CA 90025 Jewels Cain Armbrust & Brown, PLLC 100 Congress Ave, Ste 1300 Austin, TX 78701 CASE MANAGER: Christine Barton-Holmes Telephone: 974-2788 christine.barton-holmes@austintexas.gov EXISTING ZONING: LI-PDA PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT: The applicant requests a three-year extension for a previously approved site plan. The approved site plan includes two multistory professional office buildings with a total floor area of 341,903 sq. ft., with associated garage and surface parking, and other improvements. The site was originally approved with SP-2019-0489C. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends the requested three-year extension. Staff previously granted a one-year administratively approved extension from March 28, 2024 to March 28, 2025. ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISSION ACTION: NA PREVIOUS APPROVALS: The site plan was granted a one-year administratively approved extension from March 28, 2024 to March 28, 2025. PROJECT INFORMATION: 19.65 acres EXIST. ZONING: LI-PDA MAX. BLDG. COVERAGE: 75% MAX. IMPERV. CVRG: 80% PROP. BLDG CVRG: 98,980 sf (11.57%) PROP. IMP. CVRG: 14.07 ac (71.6%) 07 SP-2019-0489C(XT2) - Parmer Section 2; District 71 of 13 A COMPARISON OF THE APPROVED PROJECT WITH CURRENT REGULATIONS WATERSHED ORDINANCE: This project complies with applicable watershed regulations. LAND USE: The site plan complies with all applicable zoning regulations. ENVIRONMENTAL: All environmental comments have been cleared. TRANSPORTATION: All transportation comments have been cleared. SURROUNDING CONDITIONS: Zoning/ Land Use North: South: East: West: STREET: E Parmer Ln Parmer Ridge Dr Harris Ridge Blvd LI-PDA (Offices) ROW, then LI-PDA (E Parmer Ln, then offices) ROW, then GR-MU (Harris Ridge Blvd., multifamily) ROW, then LI-PDA (Parmer Ridge Dr, undeveloped) R.O.W. ~200’ ~80’ ~125’ SURFACING ~175’ ~60’ ~73’ CLASSIFICATION Regional Mobility Corridor Mobility Corridor Mobility NEIGHBORHOOD ORGANIZATION: Austin Lost and Found Pets Friends of Austin Neighborhoods Neighborhood Empowerment Foundation North Growth Corridor Alliance Pflugerville Independent School District Save Our Springs Alliance SELTexas Sierra Club, Austin Regional Group TechRidge Neighbors Yager Community 07 SP-2019-0489C(XT2) - Parmer Section 2; District 72 of 13 ARMBRUST & BROWN, PLLC A T T O R N E Y S A N D C O U N S E L O R S 100 CONGRESS AVENUE, SUITE 1300 AUSTIN, TEXAS …
§ 25-5-145 EVALUATION OF CONDITIONAL USE SITE PLAN. [PANDA EXPRESS] (A) The Land Use Commission shall determine whether the proposed development or use of a conditional use site plan complies with the requirements of this section. (B) A conditional use site plan must: (1) comply with the requirements of this title; The proposed plan complies with all applicable requirements of this title and no variances are requested. (2) comply with the objectives and purposes of the zoning district; Neighborhood commercial (LR) district is the designation for a commercial use that provides business service and office facilities for the residents of a neighborhood. Site development regulations and performance standards applicable to a LR district use are designed to ensure that the use is compatible and complementary in scale and appearance with the residential environment. As required by the standards, a Restaurant (Limited) use is a Conditional Use if it incorporates a drive-through and is 3,000 square feet or less and meets all other conditions of 2-5-145. The proposed use is meeting these requirements for the LR district and the conditions noted below. (3) have building height, bulk, scale, setback, open space, landscaping, drainage, access, traffic circulation, and use that is compatible with the use of an abutting site; Height/Bulk/Scale/Setback: The proposed building is a 1-story (23-foot) building that is approximately 80 feet from the residential property boundary to the west and approximately 125 feet from the residential property boundary to the south at the closest point. The proposed setbacks exceed the required minimum compatibility setback of 50 feet for a building height of 40 feet and even the 75-foot compatibility setback of 75 feet for buildings that are 60 feet or more in height. Open Space/Landscaping/Drainage: Required open space and landscaping and appropriate drainage is provided. This site qualifies for RSMP participation so only water quality improvements are required to be provided onsite. Biofiltration is proposed at the western portion of the site. The Biolfiltration and Landscape Plan sheet of the Construction Plan set proposes 51 plants from 9 different plant species for the sedimentation portion of the pond and 113 plants from 8 different plant species for the filtration portion of the pond. These planting materials are in addition to the proposed buffering and site landscaping to satisfy the landscaping requirements of the Code. Access/Traffic Circulation: Vehicular access is prohibited to William Cannon. For corner properties, the TCM states that …
ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISSION SITE PLAN CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT REVIEW SHEET CASE NUMBER: SPC-2024-0287A ZAP COMMISSION DATE: February 18, 2025 PROJECT NAME: Panda Express PROPOSED USE: Restaurant (Limited Use) with Drive-Through ADDRESS OF APPLICATION: 7200 Springfield Dr COUNCIL DISTRICT: 2 AREA: 1.25 acres APPLICANT: AGENT: Jonathan Bellock McKinney Falls Association LLC 149 Colonial Rd Manchester, CT 06042 Karen Wunsch, AICP Pape-Dawson Engineers 10801 Mopac Expy, Bldg 3, Ste 200 Austin, TX 78759 CASE MANAGER: Christine Barton-Holmes, CNUa, LEED AP Telephone: 974-2788 christine.barton-holmes@austintexas.gov EXISTING ZONING: The site is zoned LR-MU-CO, and is currently undeveloped. Restaurants (Limited Use) with drive-through facilities are conditional in the Neighborhood Commercial/LR District per 25-2-809. PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT: There is no construction proposed with this site plan. The applicant will submit a B/Construction Only site plan if the Conditional Use Permit request is approved. The proposed gross floor area will be 2,746 square feet, under the 3,000 square foot limit for Restaurant (Limited) uses in LR zoning districts. Restaurant (Limited) uses are not permitted to serve alcohol. SUMMARY STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the Conditional Use Permit to allow the limited restaurant use with a drive-through. PREVIOUS PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: This item was heard December 3, 2024 and postponed following discussion. It was postponed by applicant request to January 21, 2025 and to February 18, 2025. WATERSHED: Marble Creek (Suburban watershed) APPLICABLE WATERSHED ORDINANCE: Current/ Comprehensive watershed ordinance CAPITOL VIEW: NA T.I.A.: Not Required 08 SPC-2024-0287A - Panda Express CUP; District 21 of 8 PROPOSED F.A.R.: .05 PROPOSED BLDG. CVRG: 5% PROPOSED IC:65.91% PROJECT INFORMATION 1.25 acres EXIST. ZONING: LR-MU-CO (undeveloped) ALLOWED F.A.R.: .5 MAX. BLDG. COVERAGE: 50% MAX. IMPERVIOUS CVRG.: 80% SUMMARY COMMENTS ON SITE PLAN: Land Use: The applicant is requesting a Conditional Use Permit to build a Restaurant (Limited) with a drive-through facility, which is a conditional use in the LR zoning district. The B site plan will comply with all requirements of the Land Development Code prior to its release. Environmental: The site is in the Marble Creek Suburban watershed. The B plan will comply with all Environmental regulations upon its release. Transportation: As currently designed, access will be off Springfield Drive. The site sits on the southwest corner of E William Cannon Dr and Springfield Dr, and the B plan will comply with all Transportation requirements upon its release. SURROUNDING CONDITIONS: Zoning/ Land use North: E William Cannon Drive East: Springfield Drive, …
ZONING & PLATTING COMMISSION RULES OF PROCEDURE As amended by the Zoning & Platting Commission on February XX, 2025 ARTICLE I. GENERAL PROVISIONS (A) Legal Authority & Jurisdiction. (1) The Zoning & Platting Commission (hereafter “Commission”) derives its legal authority from the Texas Local Government Code, Chapters 211 and 212, and the City of Austin’s Land Development Code (Title 25). (2) The Commission serves as the Land Use Commission for matters within its jurisdiction under LDC § 25-1-188, which include: (a) Control over platting and subdividing land within the corporate limits of the City and extraterritorial jurisdiction of the City; (b) Make recommendations to City Council regarding proposed zoning changes; and (c) Other functions, as established by ordinance, including but not limited to review and approval of applications for conditional use site plans and environmental variances. (3) The Commission may request that the City Manager provide relevant information and staff support in relation to its functions. (B) Rules of Procedure. (1) These Rules of Procedure (“Rules”) establish standards and guidelines for the conduct of public hearings and the resolution of cases before the Commission. In the event of a conflict with City Code or other applicable law, the Code or other law supersedes these Rules. (2) Applicants and other interested parties should familiarize themselves with these Rules before filing an application or testifying on a case to the Commission. For information regarding membership, terms, and other requirements relating to the operating and structure of the Commission, please consult the Commission’s bylaws and City Code Chapter 2-1. ARTICLE II. OFFICIAL ACTS AND RECORDS (A) Announcement of Official Acts. (1) The Secretary, who shall be selected by the Commission, shall prepare for the Commission all letters of transmittal to the City Council for Commission approval and shall sign all documents required for Commission action relative to zoning plan changes, special permits, and subdivision plans. Letters to the Council shall be signed by the Chair of the Commission and posted online. (2) In the absence of the Secretary, the Chair, Vice Chair, or other member selected by the Commission may perform functions assigned to the Secretary under these rules. (B) Official Records. (1) The official records of the Commission shall be its adopted minutes and electronic recordings of its meetings. (2) The official records of the Commission shall constitute a public record open to public inspection. (3) A copy of these Rules and …
ZONING & PLATTING COMMISSION RULES OF PROCEDURE As amended by the Zoning & Platting Commission on February XX, 2025 ARTICLE I. GENERAL PROVISIONS (A) Legal Authority & Jurisdiction. (1) The Zoning & Platting Commission (hereafter “Commission”) derives its legal authority from the Texas Local Government Code, Chapters 211 and 212, and the City of Austin’s Land Development Code (Title 25). (2) The Commission serves as the Land Use Commission for matters within its jurisdiction under LDC § 25-1-188, which include: (a) Control over platting and subdividing land within the corporate limits of the City and extraterritorial jurisdiction of the City; (b) Make recommendations to City Council regarding proposed zoning changes; and (c) Other functions, as established by ordinance, including but not limited to review and approval of applications for conditional use site plans and environmental variances. (3) The Commission may request that the City Manager provide relevant information and staff support in relation to its functions. (B) Rules of Procedure. (1) These Rules of Procedure (“Rules”) establish standards and guidelines for the conduct of public hearings and the resolution of cases before the Commission. In the event of a conflict with City Code or other applicable law, the Code or other law supersedes these Rules. (2) Applicants and other interested parties should familiarize themselves with these Rules before filing an application or testifying on a case to the Commission. For information regarding membership, terms, and other requirements relating to the operating and structure of the Commission, please consult the Commission’s bylaws and City Code Chapter 2-1. ARTICLE II. OFFICIAL ACTS AND RECORDS (A) Announcement of Official Acts. (1) The Secretary, who shall be selected by the Commission, shall prepare for the Commission all letters of transmittal to the City Council for Commission approval and shall sign all documents required for Commission action relative to zoning plan changes, special permits, and subdivision plans. Letters to the Council shall be signed by the Chair of the Commission and posted on line. (2) In the absence of the Secretary, the Chair, Vice Chair, or other member selected by the Commission may perform functions assigned to the Secretary under these rules. (B) Official Records. (1) The official records of the Commission shall be its adopted minutes and electronic recordings of its meetings. (2) The official records of the Commission shall constitute a public record open to public inspection. (3) A copy of these Rules …
05 C14-2024-0181 - Far West Multifamily; District 101 of 5 05 C14-2024-0181 - Far West Multifamily; District 102 of 5 From: To: Cc: Subject: Date: Richard Law Sirwaitis, Sherri Jim Allison Fwd: FW: Public Hearing Case No: C14-2024-0181 Sunday, February 16, 2025 2:42:07 PM External Email - Exercise Caution Ms. Sirwaitis, As President of the Edgecliff NW HOA, I wanted to forward our objection to you regarding the Public Hearing Case No: C14-2024-0181 that I had sent to Ms. Hadri. Regards Richard Law ---------- Forwarded message --------- From: Richard Law <> Date: Sat, 15 Feb 2025 at 16:08 Subject: Re: FW: Public Hearing Case No: C14-2024-0181 To: Jim Allison <> Cc: cynthia.hadri@austintexas.gov <cynthia.hadri@austintexas.gov> Ms. Hadri As President of the Edgecliff NW HOA, we would like to register our concerns regarding the redevelopment of the Acacia Cliffs site. Price Reality (the developers?) have been in touch with our HOA. Our concerns are specific. Drainage from Acacia Cliffs has impacted our community for years. We have not had any response from the owners. Individuals on the Acacia Cliffs side have continuously removed pickets from the fencing to gain access (walk through) to Wood Hollow, at the east side of our property. Impact of demolition and construction to value of the Edgecliff NW homes facing Acacia Cliffs. Assuming that the project will take a significant amount of time to complete, these homeowners will have to deal with noise, dust and pollution. The construction period will hinder their ability to sell their property. What is the appropriate mechanism to register our concerns and assure the Edgecliff NW HOA community that this project will not adversely affect their homes? Best regards Richard Law 05 C14-2024-0181 - Far West Multifamily; District 103 of 5 President, Edgecliff NW HOA Austin, Texas On Fri, 14 Feb 2025 at 14:39, Jim Allison <> wrote: Ms. Hadri: Attached please find my objection to the proposed rezoning of 7201, 7201 ½, 7205, 7121 Hart Lane, scheduled for public hearing on February 18, 2025. Please include my objection in the record of this matter. James P. Allison James P. Allison Allison, Bass & Magee, LLP 1301 Nueces St, Suite. 201 Austin, Texas 78701 *Information contained in this e-mail is attorney-client privileged and confidential information intended for the use of the individual or entity named. If the reader of this message is not the intended recipient, or the employee or agent responsible to …
SPECIAL CALLED MEETING of the ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISSION THURSDAY, FEBRARY 6, 2025, 6:00 PM AUSTIN CITY HALL, COUNCIL CHAMBERS, ROOM 1001 301 WEST 2ND STREET AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the Zoning and Platting Commission may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live. Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely. Registration no later than 2 PM the day of the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. For more information on public comment, please see the agenda section “Speaker Registration.” Please contact Ella Garcia, Staff Liaison, for questions regarding speaker registration at LandUseLiaison@austintexas.gov or by phone at 512-978-0821. CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS/COMMISSIONERS: Hank Smith – Chair (District 8) Betsy Greenberg – Vice-Chair (District 6) Carrie Thompson – Secretary (District 10) Alejandra Flores – Parliamentarian (District 5) Scott Boone (District 1) Felix De Portu (District 4) David Fouts (District 2) William D. Floyd (Mayor’s Representative) Ryan Puzycki (District 7) Lonny Stern (District 3) Taylor Major (District 9) EXECUTIVE SESSION (No public discussion) The Zoning and Platting 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 AGENDA CALL TO ORDER Executive Liaison: Joi Harden, 512-974-1617 Staff Liaison: Ella Garcia, 512-978-0821 Attorney: Steve Maddoux, 512-974-6080 PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first four speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Zoning and Platting Commission regular meeting on January 7, 2025. PUBLIC HEARINGS 7304 Knox Ln., Fort Branch Watershed 2. Historic Zoning: C14H-2024-0162 - Running Rope Ranch; District 10 Location: Owner/Applicant: Historic Landmark Commission (owner-opposed) Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: Owner's agent - Leah Bojo, Drenner Group SF-3 to SF-3-H Recommended Kalan Contreras, 512-974-2727, kalan.contreras@austintexas.gov Planning Department C14-2024-0118.SH - 8301 Riverstone; District 1 8301 Riverstone Drive, Elm Creek Watershed 3. Rezoning: Location: Owner/Applicant: 8301 Riverstone LP Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: Austin Revitalization Authority (Bryan Kight) MF-2 to SF-3 Recommended Jonathan Tomko, 512-974-1057, jonathan.tomko@austintexas.gov Planning Department …
ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES TUESDAY, JANUARY 7, 2025 The Zoning and Platting Commission convened in a regular meeting on Tuesday, January 7, 2025, at Austin City Hall, Council Chambers, Room 1001, 301 W. Second Street, in Austin, Texas. Chair Smith called the Zoning and Platting Commission meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance: Hank Smith Alejandra Flores Taylor Major Lonny Stern Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Felix De Portu Betsy Greenberg William Floyd David Fouts Ryan Puzycki Carrie Thompson Board Members/Commissioners absent: Scott Boone PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. 1 Approve the minutes of the Zoning and Platting Commission regular meeting on December 17, 2025. The minutes from the meeting of December 17, 2024, were approved on Commissioner Flores’ motion, Commissioner De Portu’s second, on a 10-0 vote. Commissioner Boone was absent. The motion to close public hearing was approved on Commissioner Stern’s motion, Commissioner Flores’ second, on a 10-0 vote. Commissioner Boone was absent. PUBLIC HEARINGS 2. Rezoning: Location: Owner/Applicant: AJWC Holdings LLC Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: C14-2024-0119 - South Center Street; District 3 905 South Center Street, West Bouldin Creek Watershed Jayson Reese Laipenieks MH to SF-3 Recommended Beverly Villela, 512-978-0740, beverly.villela@austintexas.gov Planning Department The motion to approve Staff’s recommendation of SF-3 for C14-2024-0119 – South Center Street, located at 905 South Center Street, was approved on the consent agenda on Commissioner’s Flores’ motion, Commissioner De Portu’s second, on a 9-1 vote. Vice Chair Greenberg voted nay. Commissioner Boone was absent. C14-2024-0069 - AM Station; District 1 7000, 7008, and 7010 Johnny Morris Road, Walnut Creek Watershed 3. Rezoning: Location: Owner/Applicant: Arabon Real Estate LLC Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: Thrower Design, LLC (Ron Thrower and Victoria Haase) GR-MU-CO to GR-CO-DB90 and CS-MU-CO (as amended) Recommended Jonathan Tomko, 512-974-1057, jonathan.tomko@austintexas.gov Planning Department The motion to approve Staff’s recommendation of GR-CO-DB90 and CS-MU-CO (as amended) for C14-2024-0069 - AM Station, located at 7000, 7008, and 7010 Johnny Morris Road, was approved on Commissioner Flores’ motion, Commissioner Stern’s second, on a 10-0 vote. Commissioner Boone was absent. C14H-2024-0162 - Running Rope Ranch; District 10 7304 Knox Lane, Fort Branch Watershed 4. Historic Zoning: Location: Owner/Applicant: Historic Landmark Commission (owner-opposed) Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: Owner's agent - Leah Bojo, Drenner Group SF-3 to SF-3-H Recommended Kalan Contreras, 512-974-2727, kalan.contreras@austintexas.gov Planning Department The motion to approve Neighborhood’s postponement request to January …
7304 KNOX LANE Carter Design Associates (CDA) was retained to review existing research and the residential structure located at 7404 Knox Lane, Austin, Texas. The review was to determine whether the structure met the criteria for historic zoning by the City of Austin. On September 19th, 2024 CDA met on site with the Owner to assess the historic merits of the primary residence and if the criteria were met was there an intact historic structure that could be relocated onsite. The residential structure consists of multiple additions and modifications made by the Knox family throughout their lifetime and ownership of the property. All findings and hypotheses are based on visual observation and research limited to mapping, photographs (contemporary and historic) and written accounts. The original intent of CDA’s review concerned the historic criteria and how, if at all, the structure met the stated criteria. The history of the property suggested that the building had been modified, and there might be an “original” historic building that would better meet the criteria. Our work was to uncover this historic structure and determine how it could be relocated on the site. Findings The site visit forced a revision of the working hypotheses 1. The residence had been radically modified over time and what appeared to the historic features were actually constructed with replica materials. 2. The site/land is just as important as the residential structure 3. The outbuildings better tell the story of the Knox family, based on historic accounts. Today, the residence is a L-shaped plan with a two-story portion to the East; a curved, wrap around covered porch to the Southeast; enclosed shed-roofed porch to the West; and an early one-room addition to the South. Most of the exterior finishes such as the roof, board and batten siding, doors, windows, screens, siding, shutters and trim are modern construction and/or replacements. The finishes do not reflect an historic photo (See Photo X -) which appears to be the South façade of the residence, nor is there any of the (olive-green) stucco mentioned on page 71 of the Austin Originals – Chats with Colorful Characters by Robyn Turner. Many of the interior finishes have been replaced with modern materials chosen for aesthetic reasons by the Owners and intended to reflect an older rustic style. (Exhibit C) 02 C14H-2024-0162 - Running Rope Ranch; District 101 of 20 Using historical aerial photos, we can begin …
