Special Meeting of the Zoning and Platting Commission December 1, 2020 Zoning and Platting Commission to be held December 1, 2020 with Social Distancing Modifications Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers, including applicants and representatives, must register in advance (Day before the scheduled meeting, November 30, 2020 by noon. ) To speak remotely at the December 1, 2020 Zoning and Platting Commission Meeting, residents must: Preferably email Commission Liaison, Andrew Rivera at andrew.rivera@austintexas.gov or call 512-974-6508 (the day before the meeting). The following information is required: 1. The speaker name. 2. Item number(s) they wish to speak on. 3. Whether they are for/against/neutral. 4. Mailing address. 5. Telephone number. Must be the number that will be used to call-in. Failure to provide the required information by noon November 30 2020 shall render a request null and void. automatically roll over. A registered speaker may not sign up another speaker. Previous registration on an item does not •Once a request to register to speak has been called in or emailed to the board liaison, residents will receive either an email or phone call with additional information regarding the call in process. •Handouts or other information must be emailed to andrew.rivera@austintexas.gov by 1:00 PM Tuesday November 30 2020. This information will be provided to Commission members in advance of the meeting. •Residents may watch the meeting here: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Time Allotment: Speakers: 3 minutes. Applicant: 6 minutes and 3 minutes rebuttal. Monday, November 30 2020 Postponement requests must be submitted to the case manager and Andrew Rivera by 5PM Reunión de la Comisión de Zoning and Platting Fecha 1 de diciembre de 2020 La Comisión de Zoning and Platting se reunirá el 1 de diciembre de 2020 con modificaciones de distanciamiento soial. Se permitirán comentarios públicos por teléfono; no se permitirá ninguna entrada en persona. Llame o envíe un correo electrónico al enlace de la junta en 512-974-6508 andrew.rivera@austintexas.gov a más tardar al mediodía (el día antes de la reunion, 30 de Noviembre de 2020). 1. El nombre del orador. 2. Número (s) de artículo sobre el que desean hablar. 3. Si están a favor / en contra / neutrales. 4. Dirección postal. 5. Número de teléfono. Debe ser el número que se utilizará para llamar a la persona que desea hablar. Si la información solicitada no se envía antes del mediodía del 30 …
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET CASE: C14-2020-0116 – 10304 Old San Antonio Road ZONING FROM: I-RR ADDRESS: 10304 Old San Antonio Road TOTAL SITE AREA: 13.92 acres PROPERTY OWNERS: Bernadette M. Rainosek, Frank A. Miller, Walter John Miller AGENT: McLean & Howard, LLP (Jeffrey S. Howard) DISTRICT: 5 ZONING TO: MF-3 CASE MANAGER: Wendy Rhoades (512-974-7719, wendy.rhoades@austintexas.gov) STAFF RECOMMENDATION: The Staff recommendation is to grant multifamily residence – low density (MF-2) district zoning. For a summary of the basis of Staff’s recommendation, see case manager comments. ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: December 1, 2020: November 17, 2020: APPROVED A POSTPONEMENT REQUEST BY STAFF TO DECEMBER 1, 2020 CITY COUNCIL ACTION: December 10, 2020: ORDINANCE NUMBER: [A. DENKLER; H. SMITH – 2ND] (11-0) ISSUES: The Applicant is in agreement with the Staff recommendation. Watershed Protection Department staff has provided a status report of the low water crossing project on Old San Antonio Road (just west of its intersection with the IH 35 service road), located at the back of this report. A cul de sac across from the northeast corner of the zoning area is estimated for construction in Spring 2021 and would be used to prevent access to the low water crossing during flooding events. There are approved striping plans for the improvement of Old San Antonio Road and construction of Brezza Lane located near the southeast corner of Akins High School (SP- C14-2020-0116 Page 2 2019-0161D – Brezza Lane Extension). The project was approved by the City on August 31, 2020 and included: - Southbound Left turn lane from Old San Antonio Road to its intersection with FM 1626 - 6’ sidewalks and a 7’ shoulder on both sides of Old San Antonio Road from FM 1626 to approximately where Old San Antonio Road splits from Brezza Lane - Northbound Left turn lane from Brezza Lane onto Old San Antonio Road. Please refer to approved plan sheets at the back of this report. There are no submitted or approved development permits for other sections of Old San Antonio north of the area described above. Assessment of required transportation mitigation, including the potential dedication of right-of-way and easements, and participation in roadway and other multi-modal improvements, will occur at the time of site plan application. CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: The property is 13.92 acres and located on Old San Antonio Road, a two-lane roadway just west of IH-35 approximately one …
DISTRICT: 6 ZONING TO: CH ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET CASES: C14-2020-0124 – Gemini Tract A C14-2020-0125 – Gemini Tract B C14-2020-0126 – Gemini Tract C C14-2020-0127 – Gemini Tract D ZONING FROM: CS-MU ADDRESS: 14231 North 183A Highway Service Road Northbound TOTAL SITE AREA: 24.6705 acres C14-2020-0124 – 19.1167 acres; C14-2020-0126 – 0.1834 acres (7,989 sf); PROPERTY OWNER: Ascension Seton (Scott Herndon) AGENT: Metcalfe Wolff Stuart & Williams, LLP (Michele Rogerson Lynch) C14-2020-0125 – 5.2978 acres C14-2020-0127 – 0.0726 acres (3,162 sf) CASE MANAGER: Wendy Rhoades (512-974-7719, wendy.rhoades@austintexas.gov) STAFF RECOMMENDATION: The Staff recommendation is to grant commercial highway services (CH) district zoning. For a summary of the basis of Staff’s recommendation, see case manager comments. ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: December 1, 2020: CITY COUNCIL ACTION: December 10, 2020: ORDINANCE NUMBER: ISSUES: None at this time. CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: The subject four rezoning areas are undeveloped and separated by dedicated, unbuilt right-of- way and zoned general commercial services – mixed use (CS-MU) district. The property is located at the intersection of Avery Ranch Boulevard and North 183A Highway Service Road Northbound and will have frontage on an unbuilt section of North Lake Creek Parkway along the northeast property line. For context, Lakeline Boulevard is approximately 900 feet to the south. There is undeveloped property across Avery Ranch Boulevard to the north (I- C14-2020-0124_0127 Page 2 RR, MF-4), undeveloped property across the unbuilt North Lake Creek Parkway right-of- way to the east (MF-4), undeveloped property to the south (MF-4, CS-MU), and the North 183A Service Road Northbound and main lanes to the west. Please refer to Exhibits A and A-1 – Zoning Map and Aerial Exhibit. The Applicant proposes to rezone the property to the commercial highway services (CH) district so that it may be developed with a hospital (general) use, and related driveways, parking areas and open space. Please refer to Exhibit B for the Master Site Plan showing the campus layout and location of each rezoning case. BASIS OF RECOMMENDATION: The proposed zoning should be consistent with the purpose statement of the district sought. Commercial highway services (CH) district is the designation for a use that has operating and traffic generation characteristics that require that the use be located at the intersection of State maintained highways other than scenic arterial roadways. A CH district designation may be applied to a single major mixed use development of a …
DISTRICT: 6 ZONING TO: CH ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET CASES: C14-2020-0124 – Gemini Tract A C14-2020-0125 – Gemini Tract B C14-2020-0126 – Gemini Tract C C14-2020-0127 – Gemini Tract D ZONING FROM: CS-MU ADDRESS: 14231 North 183A Highway Service Road Northbound TOTAL SITE AREA: 24.6705 acres C14-2020-0124 – 19.1167 acres; C14-2020-0126 – 0.1834 acres (7,989 sf); PROPERTY OWNER: Ascension Seton (Scott Herndon) AGENT: Metcalfe Wolff Stuart & Williams, LLP (Michele Rogerson Lynch) C14-2020-0125 – 5.2978 acres C14-2020-0127 – 0.0726 acres (3,162 sf) CASE MANAGER: Wendy Rhoades (512-974-7719, wendy.rhoades@austintexas.gov) STAFF RECOMMENDATION: The Staff recommendation is to grant commercial highway services (CH) district zoning. For a summary of the basis of Staff’s recommendation, see case manager comments. ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: December 1, 2020: CITY COUNCIL ACTION: December 10, 2020: ORDINANCE NUMBER: ISSUES: None at this time. CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: The subject four rezoning areas are undeveloped and separated by dedicated, unbuilt right-of- way and zoned general commercial services – mixed use (CS-MU) district. The property is located at the intersection of Avery Ranch Boulevard and North 183A Highway Service Road Northbound and will have frontage on an unbuilt section of North Lake Creek Parkway along the northeast property line. For context, Lakeline Boulevard is approximately 900 feet to the south. There is undeveloped property across Avery Ranch Boulevard to the north (I- C14-2020-0124_0127 Page 2 RR, MF-4), undeveloped property across the unbuilt North Lake Creek Parkway right-of- way to the east (MF-4), undeveloped property to the south (MF-4, CS-MU), and the North 183A Service Road Northbound and main lanes to the west. Please refer to Exhibits A and A-1 – Zoning Map and Aerial Exhibit. The Applicant proposes to rezone the property to the commercial highway services (CH) district so that it may be developed with a hospital (general) use, and related driveways, parking areas and open space. Please refer to Exhibit B for the Master Site Plan showing the campus layout and location of each rezoning case. BASIS OF RECOMMENDATION: The proposed zoning should be consistent with the purpose statement of the district sought. Commercial highway services (CH) district is the designation for a use that has operating and traffic generation characteristics that require that the use be located at the intersection of State maintained highways other than scenic arterial roadways. A CH district designation may be applied to a single major mixed use development of a …
DISTRICT: 6 ZONING TO: CH ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET CASES: C14-2020-0124 – Gemini Tract A C14-2020-0125 – Gemini Tract B C14-2020-0126 – Gemini Tract C C14-2020-0127 – Gemini Tract D ZONING FROM: CS-MU ADDRESS: 14231 North 183A Highway Service Road Northbound TOTAL SITE AREA: 24.6705 acres C14-2020-0124 – 19.1167 acres; C14-2020-0126 – 0.1834 acres (7,989 sf); PROPERTY OWNER: Ascension Seton (Scott Herndon) AGENT: Metcalfe Wolff Stuart & Williams, LLP (Michele Rogerson Lynch) C14-2020-0125 – 5.2978 acres C14-2020-0127 – 0.0726 acres (3,162 sf) CASE MANAGER: Wendy Rhoades (512-974-7719, wendy.rhoades@austintexas.gov) STAFF RECOMMENDATION: The Staff recommendation is to grant commercial highway services (CH) district zoning. For a summary of the basis of Staff’s recommendation, see case manager comments. ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: December 1, 2020: CITY COUNCIL ACTION: December 10, 2020: ORDINANCE NUMBER: ISSUES: None at this time. CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: The subject four rezoning areas are undeveloped and separated by dedicated, unbuilt right-of- way and zoned general commercial services – mixed use (CS-MU) district. The property is located at the intersection of Avery Ranch Boulevard and North 183A Highway Service Road Northbound and will have frontage on an unbuilt section of North Lake Creek Parkway along the northeast property line. For context, Lakeline Boulevard is approximately 900 feet to the south. There is undeveloped property across Avery Ranch Boulevard to the north (I- C14-2020-0124_0127 Page 2 RR, MF-4), undeveloped property across the unbuilt North Lake Creek Parkway right-of- way to the east (MF-4), undeveloped property to the south (MF-4, CS-MU), and the North 183A Service Road Northbound and main lanes to the west. Please refer to Exhibits A and A-1 – Zoning Map and Aerial Exhibit. The Applicant proposes to rezone the property to the commercial highway services (CH) district so that it may be developed with a hospital (general) use, and related driveways, parking areas and open space. Please refer to Exhibit B for the Master Site Plan showing the campus layout and location of each rezoning case. BASIS OF RECOMMENDATION: The proposed zoning should be consistent with the purpose statement of the district sought. Commercial highway services (CH) district is the designation for a use that has operating and traffic generation characteristics that require that the use be located at the intersection of State maintained highways other than scenic arterial roadways. A CH district designation may be applied to a single major mixed use development of a …
DISTRICT: 6 ZONING TO: CH ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET CASES: C14-2020-0124 – Gemini Tract A C14-2020-0125 – Gemini Tract B C14-2020-0126 – Gemini Tract C C14-2020-0127 – Gemini Tract D ZONING FROM: CS-MU ADDRESS: 14231 North 183A Highway Service Road Northbound TOTAL SITE AREA: 24.6705 acres C14-2020-0124 – 19.1167 acres; C14-2020-0126 – 0.1834 acres (7,989 sf); PROPERTY OWNER: Ascension Seton (Scott Herndon) AGENT: Metcalfe Wolff Stuart & Williams, LLP (Michele Rogerson Lynch) C14-2020-0125 – 5.2978 acres C14-2020-0127 – 0.0726 acres (3,162 sf) CASE MANAGER: Wendy Rhoades (512-974-7719, wendy.rhoades@austintexas.gov) STAFF RECOMMENDATION: The Staff recommendation is to grant commercial highway services (CH) district zoning. For a summary of the basis of Staff’s recommendation, see case manager comments. ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: December 1, 2020: CITY COUNCIL ACTION: December 10, 2020: ORDINANCE NUMBER: ISSUES: None at this time. CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: The subject four rezoning areas are undeveloped and separated by dedicated, unbuilt right-of- way and zoned general commercial services – mixed use (CS-MU) district. The property is located at the intersection of Avery Ranch Boulevard and North 183A Highway Service Road Northbound and will have frontage on an unbuilt section of North Lake Creek Parkway along the northeast property line. For context, Lakeline Boulevard is approximately 900 feet to the south. There is undeveloped property across Avery Ranch Boulevard to the north (I- C14-2020-0124_0127 Page 2 RR, MF-4), undeveloped property across the unbuilt North Lake Creek Parkway right-of- way to the east (MF-4), undeveloped property to the south (MF-4, CS-MU), and the North 183A Service Road Northbound and main lanes to the west. Please refer to Exhibits A and A-1 – Zoning Map and Aerial Exhibit. The Applicant proposes to rezone the property to the commercial highway services (CH) district so that it may be developed with a hospital (general) use, and related driveways, parking areas and open space. Please refer to Exhibit B for the Master Site Plan showing the campus layout and location of each rezoning case. BASIS OF RECOMMENDATION: The proposed zoning should be consistent with the purpose statement of the district sought. Commercial highway services (CH) district is the designation for a use that has operating and traffic generation characteristics that require that the use be located at the intersection of State maintained highways other than scenic arterial roadways. A CH district designation may be applied to a single major mixed use development of a …
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET CASE NUMBER: C14H-2020-0133 HLC DATE: ZAP DATE: CC DATE: October 26, 2020 November 16, 2020 December 1, 2020 December 10, 2020 APPLICANT: Historic Landmark Commission HISTORIC NAME: David C. Graeber House WATERSHED: Taylor Slough North ADDRESS OF PROPOSED ZONING CHANGE: 4509 Balcones Drive ZONING FROM: SF-3 to SF-3-H COUNCIL DISTRICT: 10 SUMMARY STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Recommend historic zoning based on the house’s architecture and association with David C. Graeber. QUALIFICATIONS FOR LANDMARK DESIGNATION: Architecture, historical association HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION ACTION: October 26, 2020: Initiated historic zoning. November 16, 2020: Recommended historic zoning to Zoning and Platting Commission, 11-0-0. ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISSION ACTION: N/A DEPARTMENT COMMENTS: The house is beyond the bounds of any City survey to date. CITY COUNCIL DATE: December 10, 2020 ACTION: N/A ORDINANCE READINGS: 1st, 2nd, 3rd ORDINANCE NUMBER: N/A CASE MANAGER: Kalan Contreras PHONE: 974-2727 NEIGHBORHOOD ORGANIZATION: Highland Park West Balcones Area Neighborhood Assn. BASIS FOR RECOMMENDATION: Architecture: The building is constructed in the Contemporary style (McAlester, 2017). Its use of natural materials, its low-slung form that blends into the hillside, its continuous expanses of glass, and its Japanese-inspired detailing—deep roof overhangs with exposed rafters, styled wood railings and gable ornamentation, “panelized” walls and windows, and the building’s overall orientation around a semi-interior courtyard—exemplify the style.The split-level house has horizontal and vertical wood siding; fixed and sliding undivided full- height and ribbon windows; a cross-gabled roof with gable-end detailing, exposed rafter tails, deep eaves, and triangular brackets; and Japanese-inspired decorative wood details at railings, roofline, and fenestration. The site is terraced with masonry retaining walls that follow the contours of its topography, softening the transition between house and landscape. B-061 of 20 Historical Associations: The building at 4509 Balcones Drive was constructed in 1959 by architect David C. Graeber as his personal dwelling. Graeber, who moved to Austin to attend the UT School of Architecture after building homes with his father’s lumber business in San Antonio, joined Kuhne, Brooks, and Barr in 1957. He became a firm partner in 1961. When they began consulting for the University of Texas in 1962, Graeber led the design teams for all new university buildings for the next four years. He established Graeber, Simmons, and Cowan in 1978. Notable projects throughout Graeber’s career include the Lyndon Baines Johnson Presidential Library, the All Faiths Chapel of the Austin State Supported Living Center, the Johnson Space Center in …
Frequently Asked Questions This FAQ sheet is intended to provide a brief orientation to the Historic Design Standards. Please contact preservation@austintexas.gov if you have further questions or feedback about the standards. 1 Why were the Historic Design Standards I own a property in a locally designated historic developed? Don’t we already have standards for district. How will the Historic Design Standards 3 historic properties? affect me? The Historic Design Standards were developed to clarify existing standards for historic landmarks and National Register districts, and to make the historic district application process easier and more equitable for new districts. The Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Rehabilitation form the foundation of preservation practice in the United States and are used in Austin to evaluate proposed changes to historic landmarks and in National Register district. However, these very general standards can be challenging to interpret when planning and evaluating specific projects. The Historic Design Standards build on them with more specific standards and illustrations of good practices. For new historic districts, community members compiling an application currently must hire a consultant or learn how to develop their own design standards, then go through multiple rounds of review with other property owners and City staff. This adds time and cost to the application process—and results in design standards that are nearly identical to those for other districts. The Historic Design Standards will provide a consistent, predictable set of standards for all areas considering historic district designation. 2 I own a historic landmark. How will the Historic Design Standards affect me? If adopted by City Council, the Historic Design Standards will clarify existing standards for exterior changes to historic landmarks, as well as new construction on landmarked properties. The Historic Design Standards are based on the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Rehabilitation that City staff and the Historic Landmark Commisison currently use to evaluate changes to historic landmarks, but they are clearer, more specific, and easier to use for planning and evaluating projects. The Historic Design Standards will not affect previously agreed-upon design standards for existing historic districts. They do align with existing district design standards and may be adopted by property owners within each district if desired. 4 I own a property in a National Register district. How will the Historic Design Standards affect me? If adopted by City Council, the Historic Design Standards will clarify existing recommended guidelines for changes to …
Historic Design Standards City of Austin Adopted _________ Welcome In Austin, historic preservation encourages the preservation of historic buildings, structures, sites, and districts; promotes awareness of cultural and architectural heritage; and helps shape a more sustainable, equitable, and livable place. As the city grows, these Historic Design Standards will help property owners, designers, builders, and historic preservation professionals make consistent decisions about how to meet present-day needs while stewarding local built heritage and achieving larger goals. Clear standards and graphics show good practices, as well as changes to avoid. The Historic Design Standards were created by a working group representing property owners, designers, developers, advocates, and the Historic Landmark Commission. The working group sought to develop locally relevant standards grounded in national preservation principles. Many members are laypeople, and readability was a key concern: the standards needed to be understandable by property owners and neighbors considering whether to apply for historic district designation, as well as by architects. A Maintenance and Preservation chapter and illustrated glossary support those who want to learn more about architectural elements and materials. The Historic Design Standards promote long-term sustainability by supporting the retention and repair of existing buildings, which keep tons of old-growth wood and other material in use and out of the landfill. They also support sustainable solutions for making buildings more energy efficient now, from high-impact improvements like attic insulation and duct sealing to DIY changes such as weather-stripping around windows and doors. Historic Preservation Office staff are available to answer questions and provide feedback on proposed projects. Reach out to preservation@austintexas.gov or call (512) 974-3393. Left cover image: People looking out over Austin, ca. 1940s Acknowledgments Design Standards Working Group The Historic Landmark Commission created the Design Standards Working Group on September 24, 2018 to create a new set of historic design standards, with the goals of providing clear, user-friendly standards and guidelines for all historic property owners and of simplifying the historic district application process. This document is the product of the working group’s efforts and is modeled on the Preservation Austin design standards template produced through a community initiative in April 2011. David Carroll, AIA Urban Design Commission, preservation architect Janet Beinke Historic district property owner Cara Bertron Historic Preservation Office staff Madeline Clites Preservation consultant Angela Gaudette Historic Preservation Office staff Laura Keating Urban Design staff Marie Oehlerking-Read Texas Historical Commission staff (prev.) Misael Ramos Representative from potential …
November 13, 2020 Terri Myers, Chair City of Austin Historic Landmark Commission Re: Proposed Historic Design Standards Dear Ms. Myers, Preservation Austin exists to empower Austinites to shape a more inclusive, resilient, and meaningful community culture through preservation. We write today to respectfully support Austin's Historic Preservation Office's proposed Historic Design Standards. We commend the time-intensive and community-focused efforts of the working group and the Historic Preservation Office staff. We believe that the design standards will increase equity and accessibility in Austin’s local historic district application process. Preservation Austin has adopted Underrepresented Heritage as an FY21 Advocacy Priority. We see the citywide design standards as an encouragement to many groups who would not have the time or money to develop unique standards for their proposed district. We are optimistic the design standards will encourage new local district applications. At the same time, these design standards will streamline the Historic Landmark Commission process for city staff and advocates alike by providing clear and consistent standards. We believe this will create a more efficient and effective process for the benefit of all. We also believe the standards support the preservation of our city's diverse heritage, for the people of Austin, in a way that's compatible with increasing density. Preservation Austin knows how crucial density is for Austin's future and appreciate that the standards do not discourage density but rather recognizes that it can occur alongside preserving our historic neighborhoods. Preservation Austin encourages the Historic Landmark Commission to support the proposed Historic Design Standards. We know they will be an asset to our city for years to come. We again recognize the dedication that went into creating these standards and hope to see them adopted. Thank you for your service to the community, Clayton Bullock, President 1 of 1B-16
ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISSION DECEMBER 1, 2020 Historic preservation is a tool to steward change. Historic preservation is a tool to steward change. Design standards provide a clear, objective way to evaluate proposed changes. WHY HISTORIC DESIGN STANDARDS? 1. 2. Increase equity by reducing resources required for the historic district application. Increase predictability for property owners in potential districts. 3. Take a common-sense approach to design standards by recognizing underlying principles. WHY HISTORIC DESIGN STANDARDS? 4. Provide clearer standards for historic landmark owners and National Register district property owners. 5. Provide an educational tool for all historic property owners. 6. Provide consistent standards for project review by commissioners and staff. 7. Follow good practices in preservation. SECRETARY’S STANDARDS FOR REHABILITATION 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. A property will be used as it was historically or be given a new use that requires minimal change to its distinctive materials, features, spaces, and spatial relationships. The historic character of a property will be retained and preserved. The removal of distinctive materials or alteration of features, spaces, and spatial relationships that characterize a property will be avoided. Each property will be recognized as a physical record of its time, place, and use. Changes that create a false sense of historical development, such as adding conjectural features or elements from other historic properties, will not be undertaken. Changes to a property that have acquired historic significance in their own right will be retained and preserved. Distinctive materials, features, finishes, and construction techniques or examples of craftsmanship that characterize a property will be preserved. Deteriorated historic features will be repaired rather than replaced. Where the severity of deterioration requires replacement of a distinctive feature, the new feature will match the old in design, color, texture, and, where possible, materials. Replacement of missing features will be substantiated by documentary and physical evidence. Chemical or physical treatments, if appropriate, will be undertaken using the gentlest means possible. Treatments that cause damage to historic materials will not be used. Archeological resources will be protected and preserved in place. If such resources must be disturbed, mitigation measures will be undertaken. New additions, exterior alterations, or related new construction will not destroy historic materials, features, and spatial relationships that characterize the property. The new work will be differentiated from the old and will be compatible with the historic materials, features, size, scale and proportion, and …
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET TO: LI-PDA CASE: C14-2020-0117 (Samsung Rezoning Tract 1 and 3-1) DISTRICT: 1 ZONING FROM: PUD Nature of the Request: The applicant is requesting to rezone the property to LI-PDA, Limited Industrial-Planned Development Area Combining District, zoning to create a new PDA area that will provide for the expansion of the Samsung Austin Semiconductor campus. Please see the Applicant Request Letter – Exhibit C. The applicant is proposing PDA conditions for this property that will mirror the uses, subdivision requirements and site development standards that were approved in the original Samsung PDA site through Ordinances No. 960229-L and 20190509-031. Please see the Proposed PDA Subdivision and Site Development Standards – Exhibit D. ADDRESS: 3215 East Parmer Lane SITE AREA: Tract 1: 56.42 acres (2,457,655.2 sq. ft.) Tract 3-1: 39.28 acres (1,711,036.8 sq. ft.) 95.70 acres (4,168,692.0 sq. ft.) PROPERTY OWNER: Samsung Austin Semiconductor, LLC AGENT: Drenner Group, PC (Dave Anderson) CASE MANAGER: Sherri Sirwaitis (512-974-3057, sherri.sirwaitis@austintexas.gov) STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends LI-PDA, Limited Industrial-Planned Development Area Combining District, zoning with conditions. ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: December 1, 2020 CITY COUNCIL ACTION: December 10, 2020 ORDINANCE NUMBER: ISSUES: C14-2020-0117 2 An amendment to the Pioneer Crossing Planned Unit Development (PUD) will be deferred. A condition of the approval for this case is a PUD amendment will be initiated to address the removal of this land area from the Pioneer Crossing PUD. CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: This property in question comprised of two undeveloped tracts of land located on the southeast corner of East Parmer Lane and Samsung Boulevard. This 95.98 acre site is to the east of the Samsung Semiconductor industrial campus across Samsung Boulevard. The original Samsung Austin Semiconductor plant is a 300-acre tract of land that fronts onto East Parmer Lane. The property was zoned LI-PDA in zoning case C14-96-0007 through Ordinance No. 960229-L. Surrounding land uses in the Pioneer Crossing Planned Unit Development (PUD) include undeveloped tracts of land directly to the north, south, east and west. There is a single-family residential neighborhood further to the south (Pioneer East). In this request, the applicant is requesting to remove land from the Pioneer Crossing PUD to rezone it to LI-PDA to create a new Planned Development Area (PDA) that will consistent with the zoning of the existing Samsung campus. The proposed PDA agreement will reflect almost the same conditions approved on the current Samsung Austin …
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET TO: LI-PDA CASE: C14-2020-0118 (Samsung Rezoning Tracts 2 and 3) DISTRICT: 1 ZONING FROM: PUD Nature of the Request: The applicant is requesting to rezone the property to LI-PDA, Limited Industrial-Planned Development Area Combining District, zoning to create a new PDA area that will provide for the expansion of the Samsung Austin Semiconductor campus. Please see the Applicant Request Letter – Exhibit C. The applicant is proposing PDA conditions for this property that will mirror the uses, subdivision requirements and site development standards that were approved in the original Samsung PDA site through Ordinances No. 960229-L and 20190509-031. Please see the Proposed PDA Subdivision and Site Development Standards – Exhibit D. ADDRESS: 2001 - 2821 East Parmer Lane and 11600 - 12161 Samsung Boulevard SITE AREA: Tract 2: 27.80 acres (1,210,968 sq. ft.) Tract 3: 81.45 acres (3,547,962 sq. ft.) 109.25 acres (4,758,930 sq. ft.) PROPERTY OWNER: Samsung Austin Semiconductor, LLC AGENT: Drenner Group, PC (Dave Anderson) CASE MANAGER: Sherri Sirwaitis (512-974-3057, sherri.sirwaitis@austintexas.gov) STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends LI-PDA, Limited Industrial-Planned Development Area Combining District, zoning with conditions. ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: December 1, 2020 CITY COUNCIL ACTION: December 10, 2020 ORDINANCE NUMBER: ISSUES: C14-2020-0118 2 An amendment to the Pioneer Crossing Planned Unit Development (PUD) will be deferred. A condition of the approval for this case is a PUD amendment will be initiated to address the removal of this land area from the Pioneer Crossing PUD. CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: The property in question is two undeveloped tracts of land, consisting of 109.237 acres, which abut the Samsung Semiconductor industrial campus to the west and south. The original Samsung Austin Semiconductor plant is a 300-acre tract of land that fronts onto East Parmer Lane. The property was zoned LI-PDA in zoning case C14-96-0007 through Ordinance No. 960229-L. Surrounding land uses in the Pioneer Crossing Planned Unit Development (PUD) include undeveloped tracts of land directly to the north, south, east and west. There are single-family residential neighborhoods further to the south (Pioneer East) and west (Pioneer Crossing West). In this request, the applicant is requesting to remove land from the Pioneer Crossing PUD to rezone it to LI-PDA to create a new Planned Development Area (PDA) that will consistent with the zoning of the existing Samsung campus. The proposed PDA agreement will reflect almost the same conditions approved on the current Samsung Austin Semiconductor site …
November 30, 2020 Memorandum for Zoning and Platting Commission Chair Kiolbassa and Members (Jolene.Kiolbassa@austintexas.gov) Subject: Against Staff Basis of Recommendation—No Bus for Samsung Rezoning (B-08: C14-2020-0117, B-09: C14-2020-0118) 1. Background: FM 734/Parmer Lane is car-centric. June 8, 2020 Capital Area Metropolitan Planning Organization reallocated $633M to I-35 Capital Express Central, eliminating 3 Northeast MetroRapid Lines (Parmer, Dessau, Decker)—funding, in part, Oak Hill (southwest least minorities) with no discourse. $7.1B Prop A disregarded 425-acre East Village development; 5,500 apartment units within 2 miles of Samsung—Imagine Austin Dessau/Parmer Neighborhood Center (p. A-31). “The county's most expensive agreement is with Samsung; Travis County has rebated $65 million in property taxes to Samsung since 2009,” KUT reported July 31, 2019. In light of $65M tax rebate, request Samsung provide Uber/Lyft cards to expand jobs to transit minorities. 2. Opposition - No Transit (Route 392/Dessau: 3-mile Samsung walk): “Staff recommends LI-PDA, Limited Industrial-Planned Development Area Combining District, zoning with conditions” (p. 2). However, I disagree with “BASIS OF RECOMMENDATION: 2. . . . The staff recommends the applicant’s request for LI-PDA zoning as the property is located on an arterial roadway, East Parmer Lane, which is a designated Activity Corridor as shown on the Imagine Austin Growth Concept Map” (p. 2). Backup - B-08 (C14-2020-0117 (Samsung Rezoning Tract 1).pdf (16.3MB) Backup - B-09 (C14-2020-0118 (Samsung Rezoning Tracts 2 and 3).pdf (15.3MB) a. Connectivity: Staff Report accurately notes, “The mobility and connectivity options in this area are below average” (p. 12). b. Imagine Austin (Adopted June 15, 2012; Amended 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018) definition: “Activity corridors . . . To improve mobility along an activity corridor, new and redevelopment should reduce per capita car use and increase walking, bicycling, and transit use. Intensity of land use should correspond to the availability of quality transit, public space, and walkable destinations. Site design should use building arrangement and open space to reduce walking distance to transit and destinations, achieve safety and comfort, and draw people outdoors” (p. 106). [Note: Unsafe = No sidewalk: Dessau to Samsung] LUT P20. Locate industry, warehousing, logistics, manufacturing, and other freight intensive uses in proximity to adequate transportation and utility infrastructure. (See also E P16) (p. 136/348) [p. 120] E P16. Expand connectivity within the Texas Triangle (Dallas/Fort Worth, Austin, San Antonio, and Houston) in order to facilitate movement of ideas, goods, and people for economic prosperity. (See also …
Zoning and Platting Commission Q & A Report B-1 Question Commissioner Denkler / Response Staff: 1) Does the applicant have permission to use Akin High School's connection to the proposed Brezza Lane? RESPONSE: Once the connection to Brezza Lane is constructed and accepted by the City, it will be a public right-of-way and available to all. 2) Please provide a little more info on the road closure meetings. How many people participated, what kinds of comments were made, etc. RESPONSE: Watershed Protection Department (WPD) staff held a public meeting on June 18, 2019 where City Staff presented the road closure to the general public. The meeting was also provided as a webinar. WPD staff who attended the meeting relayed that there were about 20-30 people who physically attended the meeting and 46 who logged onto the webinar. Most of the questions were regarding the issues with the closure of the road. The overwhelming sentiment from the meeting was to not close the road at least until the Brezza Lane connection is made and the signal improvements are made at the intersection of Old San Antonio Road and FM 1626. B-2 – B-5 Question Commissioner King / Response Staff: 1. What is the height limit under CH zoning? RESPONSE: In CH zoning, increases in height is related to a reduction in impervious cover (LDC 25-2-582 – Commercial Highway (CH) District Regulations). For building up to 60 feet in height, the maximum impervious cover is 85%. For a building up to 80 feet, the maximum impervious cover is 80%. For a building up to 100 feet, the maximum impervious cover is 75%. For a building up to 110 feet, the maximum impervious cover is 70%. Finally, for a building up to 120 feet, the maximum impervious cover is 65%. Note: Watershed regulations for impervious cover may be more restrictive than those cited above and would take precedence. The Gemini Tract sites are located in a Suburban watershed which limits impervious cover to 65% for commercial uses. 2. What hospital uses are allowed under CH zoning but not allowed under the current CS-MU zoning? RESPONSE: The hospital (general) use (includes overnight stays) is a conditional use in both CS and CH zoning. The hospital (limited) use is permitted in both the CH and CS-MU zoning districts. 3. As I understand, this site is exempt from transportation impact analysis (TIA). RESPONSE: Correct. If this …
