MEMORANDUM ************************************************************************ TO: Nadia Barrera-Ramirez, Chair Zoning and Platting Commission Members September 6, 2022 Heather Chaffin, Senior Planner Housing and Planning Department FROM: DATE: RE: ************************************************************************ The Applicant is requesting an indefinite postponement of the abovementioned rezoning case. This will allow the Property owner to determine their next steps on the request. Pioneer Hill Plaza C14-2022-0040 Indefinite Postponement by Applicant 1 of 22 From: Rose Hargrave <> Sent: Wednesday, August 31, 2022 7:57 PM To: Chaffin, Heather <Heather.Chaffin@austintexas.gov> Cc: Rose Hargrave <> Subject: Re: Tax Parcel #0239260113 - Pioneer Hill Plaza--Request for indefinite postponement *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** Dear Ms. Chaffin, I represent the owner and developer (Shaheen Momin) for the property known as Pioneer Hill Plaza (Tax Parcel #0239260113). We would like to propose that this item be postponed indefinitely. My client is hopeful to work with City staff more before a possible ZAP meeting and is currently revising their development program and schematic concept with compromises from the initial proposal. They will propose a less intense program and also include more amenities that will better the fit needs of existing, neighboring development. We understand that we will need to bring the case back for a formal review date prior to the expiration of 180 days to avoid expiration of the application. We anticipate submitting revised documents to you within the next 10-15 days and will then look for direction and/or input from your office. Thank you, Rose Hargrave Land Use Attorney for Applicant Rose Hargrave Partner DuBOIS BRYANT & CAMPBELL 303 Colorado, Suite 2300 O Austin, TX 78701 D :(512) 457-8000 M :(512 ) 381-8092 F :(512) 568-1666 :(512) 457-8008 Confidentiality Notice This communication and any accompanying documents are confidential and privileged. They are intended for the sole use of the addressee. If you receive this transmission in error, you are advised that any disclosure, copying, distribution, or the taking of any action in reliance upon this communication or any attached document is strictly prohibited. Moreover, any such disclosure shall not compromise or waive the attorney-client or other privileges as to this communication or otherwise. If you have received this communication in error, please contact me by reply email and destroy all copies of the original message and any attached documents. 2 of 22
MEMORANDUM ************************************************************************ TO: Nadia Barrera-Ramirez, Chair Zoning and Platting Commission Members September 6, 2022 Heather Chaffin, Senior Planner Housing and Planning Department 500 VFW Road C14-2022-0049 Postponement Request by Neighborhood. FROM: DATE: RE: ************************************************************************ The Neighborhood is requesting a postponement of the abovementioned rezoning case from the September 6, 2022 Zoning and Platting Commission agenda to the October 4, 2022 agenda. This will allow the Neighborhood and Applicant to discuss outstanding issues. This is the first Neighborhood postponement request. 1 of 33 From: Kate Kniejski < Sent: Tuesday, August 30, 2022 10:03 PM To: Chaffin, Heather <Heather.Chaffin@austintexas.gov> Cc: Amanda Swor <> Subject: RE: COA Zoning and Platting Meeting 9/6/22 - Request to Reschedule Hearing on Application from Capital City VFW Post 8787 *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** Hi Heather, regarding the 500 VFW Rd zoning case, we agree to the neighborhood’s request for the postponement of the hearing at ZAP from the September 6, 2022 date to the October 4, 2022 date. Thanks so much and let me know if you need anything else from us on this. Kate Kate Kniejski, AICP | Senior Project Manager Drenner Group, PC | 2705 Bee Caves Road | Suite 100 | Austin, TX 78746 Office: (512) 807-2900 | Direct: (512) 807-2905 From: Glenn Weichert < > Sent: Monday, August 29, 2022 4:41 PM To: Chaffin, Heather <Heather.Chaffin@austintexas.gov>; Mike Simpson < >;; Amanda Swor (aswor@drennergroup.com) < > Cc: Tiffany Conner < >; Ron Lussier < >; Cc: Danny McCormack < > Subject: RE: COA Zoning and Platting Meeting 9/6/22 - Request to Reschedule Hearing on Application from Capital City VFW Post 8787 *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** I will leave it to Amanda and Jason to suggest the date. Respondent HOA will be happy with either Oct. 4 or 18. Glenn K. Weichert The Weichert Law Firm 3821 Juniper Trace, Suite 106 Austin, Texas 78738 (512) 263-2666 ext. 101 Fax: (512) 263-2698 CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: The information in this email may be confidential and/or privileged. This email is intended to be reviewed by only the individual or organization named above. If you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any review, dissemination or copying of this email and its attachments, if any, or the information contained herein is prohibited. If you have received this email in error, please immediately notify the sender by return email and delete this …
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET 1 CASE: C14-2022-0050 -- Allandale Village CS-1 DISTRICT: 6 ZONING FROM: CS-V TO: CS-1-V ADDRESS: 5800 Burnet Road (Tenant Space: 5806 Burnet Road) ZONING AREA: 8,278 square feet (0.19 acres) PROPERTY OWNER/APPLICANT: Allandale Village LTD (Meredith Knight) AGENT: Thrower Design (A. Ron Thrower) CASE MANAGER: Heather Chaffin (512-974-2122, heather.chaffin@austintexas.gov) STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff supports the Applicant’s request to rezone the property to CS-1-V with the following condition (making Staff recommendation CS-1-V-CO). The Applicant agrees to this condition. 1. Cocktail lounge will be a prohibited land use. For a summary of the basis of staff’s recommendation, see case manager comments on page 2. ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISSION ACTION/ RECOMMENDATION: September 6, 2022: August 16, 2022: To grant staff postponement to September 6, 2022, on consent. CITY COUNCIL ACTION: September 15, 2022: ORDINANCE NUMBER: 1 of 84 C14-2022-0050 2 ISSUES: The rezoning request is intended to allow the existing Twin Liquors liquor store to move into a larger tenant space in the shopping center. The Applicant has agreed to keep the same conditional overlay that is on their current location, prohibiting cocktail lounge land use. Please see Exhibit C- Applicant Letter. CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: The rezoning tract is a tenant space in a shopping center located on the west side of Burnet Road between Northland Drive and Allandale Road. The shopping center is zoned CS-V except for a separate building zoned CS-1-CO that is currently occupied by Twin Liquors. West of the property is a single family residential neighborhood zoned SF-2. Across Allandale Road to the north is another SF-2 zoned single family residential neighborhood. Across Burnet Road to the east is property zoned CS-MU-V-CO-NP that is developed with a mix of commercial uses, including limited retail and a car wash. Across Northland Drive to the south are several small properties with a mix of zoning designations and uses ranging from single family residential to medical office. Also to the south is property zoned CS-CO and CS that are developed with limited restaurant. Please see Exhibits A and B—Zoning Map and Aerial Exhibit. Staff supports the rezoning request, with the addition of a CO prohibiting cocktail lounge use. The rezoning will allow Twin Liquors to move out of the current 3,000 square foot location to an 8,278 square foot space on the same property. The retailer has been in the 3,000 square foot space since 2000 and seeks to …
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET CASE: C14-2021-0003 (South Lakeline Residential-Mixed Use) DISTRICT: 6 ZONING FROM: LR TO: GR-MU-CO* * On December 14, 2021, the applicant submitted a letter amending their request from GR zoning to GR- MU-CO zoning (please see Applicant's Amendment Request - Exhibit D). ADDRESS: 2610 ½ South Lakeline Boulevard SITE AREA: 3.2437 acres PROPERTY OWNER: Ozone Technology Inc. (Thomas J. Wolf, Jr.) AGENT: Thrower Design (A. Ron Thrower) CASE MANAGER: Sherri Sirwaitis (512-974-3057, sherri.sirwaitis@austintexas.gov) STAFF RECOMMENDATION: The staff recommends GR-MU-CO, Community Commercial-Mixed Use-Conditional Overlay Combining District, zoning. The proposed conditional overlay will prohibit the following uses on the site: Automotive Repair Services, Automotive Sales, Automotive Washing (of any type), Bail Bond Services, Drop Off Recycling Collection Facility, Funeral Services, Hotel/Motel, Outdoor Entertainment, Outdoor Sports and Recreation, Pawn Shop Services, Service Station and Club or Lodge. ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: May 4, 2021: Approved staff's request for a postponement to May 18, 2021, by consent (8-0, C. Acosta and E. Ray-absent); H. Smith-1st, D. King-2nd. May 18, 2021: Approved applicant's request for a postponement to June 15, 2021, by consent (9-0, A. Denkler-off the dais); H. Smith-1st, D. King-2nd. June 15, 2021: Motion to reopen the public hearing and postpone to August 3, 2021 by the Commission (9-0, C. Thompson-No); H. Smith-1st, J. Kiolbassa-2nd. August 3, 2021: Approved applicant's request for a postponement to September 21, 2021 by consent (9-0, A. Denkler-off the dais); H. Smith-1st, C. Thompson-2nd. September 21, 2021: Approved the staff's request for a postponement to October 19, 2021 by consent (11-0); H. Smith-1st, C. Thompson-2nd. October 19, 2021: Postponed indefinitely at the Commission's direction by consent (10-0); H. Smith, C. Acosta-2nd. February 15, 2022: Postponed to March 1, 2022 at the applicant's request by consent (9-0, C. Acosta- absent); H. Smith-1st, J. Kiolbassa-2nd. March 1, 2022: Postponed to April 19, 2022 at the applicant's request by consent (9-0, S. Boone and R. Woody-absent); H. Smith-1st, A. Denkler-2nd. April 19, 2022: Postponed to May 17, 2022 at the applicant's request (11-0); J. Kiolbassa-1st, A. Denkler-2nd. May 17, 2022: Postponed to June 21, 2022 at the applicant's request (7-0, J. Kiolbassa, H. Smith and R. Woody-absent and C. Acosta-off the dais); B. Greenberg-1st and C. Thompson-2nd. June 21, 2022: Postponed indefinitely at the Commission's direction by consent (11-0); H. Smith, J. Kiolbasa-2nd. September 6, 2022 CITY COUNCIL ACTION: ORDINANCE NUMBER: 1 of 195 C14-2021-0003 …
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET TO: GO DISTRICT: 6 CASE: C14-2022-0204 (Gemini School of Visual Arts) ADDRESS: 12325 Hymeadow Drive, STE 3-100 ZONING FROM: I-SF-2 SITE AREA: 2995 sq. ft. PROPERTY OWNER: Joan Wang HWA Revocable Trust AGENT: Gemini School of Visual Arts and Communication (Colette Barcilon) CASE MANAGER: Sherri Sirwaitis (512-974-3057, sherri.sirwaitis@austintexas.gov) STAFF RECOMMEDATION: Staff recommends GO, General Office District, zoning. ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: September 6, 2022 CITY COUNCIL ACTION: September 29, 2022 ORDINANCE NUMBER: 1 of 126 C14-2022-0204 2 ISSUES: The applicant is applying for zoning because TWC Career Schools and Colleges who approve them closed Gemini School of Visual Arts down over the summer because they did not have a Fire Certificate for the property. The school, which has been in existence for 21 years, is due to resume classes in early October so they need to have permanent zoning in place by the end of September so that they can acquire the fire certificate and reapply to TWC for reinstatement. CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: The property in question is a 2,995 sq. ft. suite within an existing office complex. The lots to the east are developed with office buildings. The tract to the west contains a day care use (Stepping Stone School). To the north, across Hymeadow Drive, there is public school (Westwood High School) and a multifamily use (The Lantern). To the south, there is a single-family residential neighborhood. The applicant is requesting GO zoning for the site to utilize a suite within the office complex for a College or University Facility or Business or Trade School use (Gemini School of Visual Arts). The staff recommends GO, General Office district, zoning for this footprint area because the property meets the intent of GO district as it fronts on/takes access to a Level 2 collector roadway, Hymeadow Drive, and will provide services to the surrounding community. There are existing professional and medical office uses located to the east and public school and day care services to north and west of the site under consideration. The applicant agrees with the staff recommendation. BASIS OF RECOMMENDATION: 1. The proposed zoning should be consistent with the purpose statement of the district sought. General Office district is intended for offices and selected commercial uses predominately serving community and city-wide needs. 2. The proposed zoning should promote consistency and orderly planning. The GO zoning district would be compatible and …
SUBDIVISION REVIEW SHEET CASE NO.: C8-2022-0112 COMMISSION DATE: September 6, 2022 SUBDIVISION NAME: Velocity Preliminary Plan ADDRESS: 3848 1/2 E SH 71 SERVICE ROAD EB APPLICANT: Justin Kramer (Kimley-Horn) AGENT: VC HOLDINGS QOZ LP (Mark Bulmash) ZONING: LI-PDA Limited Industrial NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN: None AREA: 270 acres LOTS: 22 COUNTY: Travis DISTRICT: 2 WATERSHED: Onion Creek JURISDICTION: Full Purpose SIDEWALKS: Sidewalks will be constructed along all interior streets and S FM 973 RD, E SH 71 EB, and TOLL 130 VARIANCE: None requested DEPARTMENT COMMENTS: STAFF RECOMMENDATION: The plat does not comply with the criteria for approval in LDC 25-4-84(B) and staff recommends disapproval for the reasons listed in the attached comment report. An application that has been disapproved with reasons may be updated to address those reasons until the application expires. If the applicant submits an update to address the reasons for disapproval, that update will be presented to the Land Use Commission within fifteen days of submittal. Staff recommends disapproval of the plat for the reasons listed in the comment report dated September 1, 2022, and attached as Exhibit C. CASE MANAGER: Amy Combs PHONE: 512-974-2786 E-mail: amy.combs@austintexas.gov ATTACHMENTS Exhibit A: Vicinity map Exhibit B: Proposed plan Exhibit C: Comment report dated September 1, 2022 1 of 208 Exhibit A: Vicinity Map 2 of 208 VELOCITY PRELIMINARY PLAN SOUTHWEST CORNER OF SH-71 AND SH-130 AUSTIN, TEXAS C8-2022-0112 VELOCITY PRELIMINARY PLAN SHEET INDEX SHEET NO. DESCRIPTION 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 COVER SHEET GENERAL NOTES OVERALL PRELIMINARY PLAN PRELIMINARY PLAN (SHEET 1 OF 6) PRELIMINARY PLAN (SHEET 2 OF 6) PRELIMINARY PLAN (SHEET 3 OF 6) PRELIMINARY PLAN (SHEET 4 OF 6) PRELIMINARY PLAN (SHEET 5 OF 6) PRELIMINARY PLAN (SHEET 6 OF 6) STREET CROSS-SECTIONS S F M 973 R D E SH 71 PROJECT LOCATION B 0 S 3 H 1 S S VICINITY MAP SCALE: 1" = 2,000' NORTH COA GRID: P15, P16 JUNE 2022 LEGAL DESCRIPTION: BEING 270.93 ACRES OF LAND, LOCATED IN THE SANTIAGO DEL VALLE LEAGUE ABSTRACT NUMBER 24, TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS, AND BEING A PORTION OF THAT CERTAIN 385.684 ACRE TRACT, CONVEYED TO SH 71-130 HOLDINGS, LP., IN DOCUMENT NUMBER 2014189945 OFFICIAL PUBLIC RECORDS OF TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS., AND ALL OF THAT CERTAIN 4.886 ACRE TRACT, CONVEYED TO SH 71-30 HOLDINGS, LP, IN DOCUMENT NUMBER 2014189949, OFFICIAL PUBLIC RECORDS OF TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS. OWNER/DEVELOPER MARK BULMASH VC HOLDINGS …
SUBDIVISION REVIEW SHEET CASE NO.: C8-2020-0112.1A COMMISSION DATE: September 6, 2022 SUBDIVISION NAME: Braker Valley Subdivision (a small lot subdivision) ADDRESS: 4806 Blue Goose Rd APPLICANT: RR Braker Valley, LP (Jeremy Smitheal) AGENT: BGE, Inc. (Chris Rawls) ZONING: I-SF-4A (single family residence, small lot subdivision) NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN: N/A AREA: 68.615 acres COUNTY: Travis LOTS: 211 DISTRICT: 1 WATERSHED: Walnut Creek JURISDICTION: Full Purpose SIDEWALKS: Sidewalks will be constructed along Cameron Rd, Blue Goose Rd, Bridwell Bend, E Braker Ln, Fairmeade Dr, Gannet Hollow Dr, Glacier Valley Dr, Jarvis Path, Monument Valley Dr, Mystic Valley Dr, and Spanish Plains Way. VARIANCE: A Land Use Commission variance was granted to LDC 25-8-341 to allow cut over 4 feet up to 11.5 feet and 25-8-342 to allow fill over 4 feet up to 17 feet with the following staff conditions: In the two locations where the roadways cross the critical water quality zone, culverts will be provided for the entire width of the half-critical water quality zone. This avoids the flow pinch- point of the single, narrow culvert originally proposed. All areas of the stormwater pond that are not covered by dam safety regulations will be revegetated with standard specifications manual 609S native seeding and planting for restoration, using a selection of low growing, non-woody vegetation that can be mowed. DEPARTMENT COMMENTS: The request is for the approval of Braker Valley Subdivision, a small lot subdivision comprised of 211 lots on 68.615 acres. Staff recommends approval of the plat, subject to the conditions listed in the attached comment report. After the conditions are met, the plat will comply with LDC 25-4-84(B). The conditions include re- naming Native Rose Ln, updating the vicinity map on sheet 1 to label the currently un-built section of E Braker Ln. and posting fiscal. These are administrative actions that include very minor tweaks to the plat that will be resolved prior to recordation. An application that has been approved with conditions may be updated to address those conditions until the application expires and the plat does not need to be heard before the Commission again. 1 of 139 STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval with conditions listed in the comment report dated September 1, 2022, and attached as Exhibit C. CASE MANAGER: Joey de la Garza PHONE: 512-974-2664 E-mail: joey.delagarza@austintexas.gov ATTACHMENTS Exhibit A: Vicinity map Exhibit B: Proposed plat Exhibit C: Comment report dated September 1, 2022 …
ZONING & PLATTING COMMISSION AGENDA Tuesday, September 6, 2022 The Zoning and Platting Commission will convene at 6:00 PM on Tuesday, September 6, 2022 at Austin City Hall, Council Chambers, Room 1001 301 W. Second Street, Austin, TX. 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 Cesar Acosta Nadia Barrera-Ramirez – Chair Scott Boone Ann Denkler – Parliamentarian Betsy Greenberg David King – Secretary Jolene Kiolbassa – Vice-Chair Hank Smith Lonny Stern Carrie Thompson Roy Woody EXECUTIVE SESSION (No public discussion) The Zoning & 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 PUBLIC COMMUNICATION The first four (4) speakers signed up prior to the speaker registration deadline will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approval of minutes from August 16, 2022. Attorney: Patricia Link, 512-974-2173 Commission Liaison: Andrew Rivera, 512-974-6508 PUBLIC HEARINGS 2. Rezoning: Location: C14-2022-0040 - Pioneer Hill Plaza; District 1 10017-1/2 Dessau Road and 1501-1/2 Arborside Drive, Walnut Creek Watershed Owner/Applicant: Continental Homes of Texas, LTD (John Sparrow) Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: Doan & Associates (Julie Doan) MF-3-CO to CS Pending Heather Chaffin, 512-974-2122, heather.chaffin@austintexas.gov Housing and Planning Department Indefinite postponement by Applicant. Postponement Request C14-2022-0049 - 500 VFW Road; District 1 500 VFW Road, Walnut Creek Watershed 3. Rezoning: Location: Owner/Applicant: Capital City VFW Post #8787 Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: Drenner Group (Amanda Swor) GO-CO to GO-MU Pending Heather Chaffin, 512-974-2122, heather.chaffin@austintexas.gov Housing and Planning Department Staff postponement request to October 4, 2022. Postponement Request 4. Rezoning: Location: C14-2022-0050 - Allandale Village CS-1; District 7 5800 Burnet Road (Tenant space: 5806 Burnet Road), Shoal Creek Watershed Owner/Applicant: Allandale Village LTD (Meredith Knight) Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: Thrower Design (A. Ron Thrower) CS-V to CS-1-V Recommendation of CS-1-V-CO Heather Chaffin, 512-974-2122, heather.chaffin@austintexas.gov Housing and Planning Department C14-2021-0003 - South Lakeline Residential-Mixed Use; District 6 2610 ½ South Lakeline Boulevard, Buttercup Creek Watershed 5. Rezoning: Location: Owner/Applicant: Ozone Technology Inc. (Thomas J.Wolf, Jr.) Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: Thrower Design …
SUBDIVISION REVIEW SHEET CASE NO.: C8-2022-0221 COMMISSION DATE: September 6, 2022 SUBDIVISION NAME: River Park South Preliminary Plan ADDRESS: 4799 E Riverside Drive APPLICANT: Michael Piano (Presidium) AGENT: Julia Mrnack (Garza EMC) • Corridor Mixed Use • Neighborhood Mixed Use • Urban Residential NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN: Pleasant Valley ZONING: ERC (East Riverside Corridor) with the following subdistricts: AREA: 67.7 acres COUNTY: Travis LOTS: 24 DISTRICT: 3 WATERSHED: Country Club West JURISDICTION: Full Purpose SIDEWALKS: Sidewalks will be constructed along Wickersham Lane, Crossing Place, S Pleasant Valley Road and Elmont Drive. VARIANCE: none DEPARTMENT COMMENTS: The request is for the approval of the River Park South preliminary plan, comprised of 24 lots on 67.7 acres. The preliminary plan does not comply with the criteria for approval in LDC 25-4-57 and staff recommends disapproval for the reasons listed in the attached comment report. An application that has been disapproved with reasons may be updated to address those reasons until the application expires. If the applicant submits an update to address the reasons for disapproval, that update will be presented to the Land Use Commission within fifteen days of submittal. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends disapproval of the preliminary plan for the reasons listed in the comment report dated September 1, 2022, and attached as Exhibit C. CASE MANAGER: Steve Hopkins PHONE: 512-974-3175 E-mail: steve.hopkins@austintexas.gov ATTACHMENTS Exhibit A: Vicinity map Exhibit B: Proposed preliminary plan Exhibit C: Comment report dated September 1, 2022 VICINITY MAP MAPSCO GRID #'S 615U, 615V, 615Y, 615Z COA GRID : K-19 N.T.S. OWNERS: NRE EDGE, LLC 3100 MCKINNON STREET, SUITE 250 DALLAS, TEXAS 75201-1112 BP RIVERSIDE WEST, LLC 1601 RIO GRANDE STREET, SUITE 300 AUSTIN, TEXAS 78701 EAST RIVERSIDE RETAIL, LLC 3100 MCKINNON STREET, SUITE 250 DALLAS, TEXAS 75201-1112 NRE ZONE, LLC 3100 MCKINNON STREET, SUITE 250 DALLAS, TEXAS 75201 ENGINEER: GarzaEMC, LLC. 7708 RIALTO BLVD, SUITE 125 AUSTIN, TEXAS 78735 (512) 298-3284 SURVEYOR: CEC SURVEYING 3711 S. MOPAC EXPY BLDG 1, SUITE 550 AUSTIN, TEXAS 78746 CONTACT: SYD XINOS (512) 298-3284 NOTE: CEF NOTE: ALL RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE ACCURACY OF THESE PLANS REMAINS WITH THE ENGINEER WHO PREPARED THEM. IN REVIEWING THESE PLANS, THE CITY MUST RELY ON THE ADEQUACY OF THE WORK OF THE DESIGN ENGINEER. THE PRESENCE OF A CRITICAL ENVIRONMENTAL FEATURES ON OR NEAR A PROPERTY MAY AFFECT DEVELOPMENT. ALL ACTIVITIES WITHIN THE CEF BUFFER MUST COMPLY WITH THE CITY OF AUSTIN CODE AND CRITERIA. THE …
SUBDIVISION REVIEW SHEET CASE NO.: C8-2018-0165.4A COMMISSION DATE: September 6, 2022 SUBDIVISION NAME: Cascades at Onion Creek East, Phase Four ADDRESS: 11601 S. IH 35 SVRD NB APPLICANT: M/I Homes of Austin, LLC (William G. Peckman) AGENT: LJA Engineering (Russell W. Kotara, P.E.) ZONING: I-SF-2 (single family) NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN: n/a AREA: 22.34 acre (973,130 sf) LOTS: 110 COUNTY: Travis DISTRICT: 5 WATERSHED: Onion Creek JURISDICTION: Full Purpose SIDEWALKS: Sidewalks will be constructed along streets. VARIANCE: None DEPARTMENT COMMENTS: The request is for the approval of Cascades at Onion Creek East, Phase Four final plat comprised of 110 lots on 22.34 acre (973,130 sf). Staff recommends approval of the plat, subject to the conditions listed in the attached comment report. After the conditions are met, the plat will comply with LDC 25-4-84(B). The conditions include updating street names, plat notes, and posting fiscal. These are administrative actions that require no discretionary review. An application that has been approved with conditions may be updated to address those conditions until the application expires and the plat does not need to be heard before the Commission again. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the plat, subject to the conditions listed in the comment report dated September 31, 20022, and attached as Exhibit C.. CASE MANAGER: Cesar Zavala PHONE: 512-974-3404 E-mail: cesar.zavala@austintexas.gov ATTACHMENTS Exhibit A: Vicinity map Exhibit B: Proposed final plat Exhibit C: Comment Report ` 1 of 910 2 of 910 3 of 910 4 of 910 5 of 910 CITY OF AUSTIN –DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT SUBDIVISION APPLICATION – MASTER COMMENT REPORT 512-974-3404 11601 S IH 35 SVRD NB C8-2018-0165.4A CASE NUMBER: UPDATE: U2 CASE MANAGER: Cesar Zavala PHONE #: PROJECT NAME: Cascades at Onion Creek East, Phase Four Final Plat LOCATION: SUBMITTAL DATE: August 22, 2022 FINAL REPORT DATE: August 31, 2022 STAFF REPORT: This report includes all staff comments received to date concerning your most recent subdivision application submittal. The comments may include requirements, recommendations, or information. The requirements in this report must be addressed by an updated submittal. The subdivision application will be approved when all requirements from each review discipline have been addressed. If you have any questions, concerns or if you require additional information about this report, please contact your case manager at the phone number listed above or by using the contact information listed for each reviewer in this report. Any change to the plan/plat shall not …
************************************************************************ MEMORANDUM TO: Nadia Barrera-Ramirez, Chair Zoning and Platting Commission Members FROM: Heather Chaffin, Senior Planner Housing and Planning Department DATE: September 6, 2022 RE: 500 VFW Road C14-2022-0049 Postponement Request by Staff ************************************************************************ Staff requests a postponement of the above mentioned rezoning case from the September 6, 2022 Zoning and Platting Commission agenda to the October 4, 2022 agenda. This will allow Staff time to finalize the review. From: Kate Kniejski < Sent: Tuesday, August 30, 2022 10:03 PM To: Chaffin, Heather <Heather.Chaffin@austintexas.gov> Cc: Amanda Swor <> Subject: RE: COA Zoning and Platting Meeting 9/6/22 - Request to Reschedule Hearing on Application from Capital City VFW Post 8787 *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** Hi Heather, regarding the 500 VFW Rd zoning case, we agree to the neighborhood’s request for the postponement of the hearing at ZAP from the September 6, 2022 date to the October 4, 2022 date. Thanks so much and let me know if you need anything else from us on this. Kate Kate Kniejski, AICP | Senior Project Manager Drenner Group, PC | 2705 Bee Caves Road | Suite 100 | Austin, TX 78746 Office: (512) 807-2900 | Direct: (512) 807-2905 From: Glenn Weichert < > Sent: Monday, August 29, 2022 4:41 PM To: Chaffin, Heather <Heather.Chaffin@austintexas.gov>; Mike Simpson < >;; Amanda Swor (aswor@drennergroup.com) < > Cc: Tiffany Conner < >; Ron Lussier < >; Cc: Danny McCormack < > Subject: RE: COA Zoning and Platting Meeting 9/6/22 - Request to Reschedule Hearing on Application from Capital City VFW Post 8787 *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** I will leave it to Amanda and Jason to suggest the date. Respondent HOA will be happy with either Oct. 4 or 18. Glenn K. Weichert The Weichert Law Firm 3821 Juniper Trace, Suite 106 Austin, Texas 78738 (512) 263-2666 ext. 101 Fax: (512) 263-2698 CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: The information in this email may be confidential and/or privileged. This email is intended to be reviewed by only the individual or organization named above. If you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any review, dissemination or copying of this email and its attachments, if any, or the information contained herein is prohibited. If you have received this email in error, please immediately notify the sender by return email and delete this email from your system. Thank you. From: Chaffin, Heather <Heather.Chaffin@austintexas.gov> Sent: Monday, August …
*** External Email - Exercise Caution *** To the Chair and Commissioners of the Zoning and Platting Commission: I write to express my support for the COA Staff recommendation for conditional rezoning regarding Item 4, C14-2022-0050 by Owner/Applicant Allandale Village Ltd. (Meredith Knight), doing business as Twin Liquors. This item relates to a change of use for 5806 Burnet Road (tenant space), situated within the Allandale Shopping Center, a commercial property located at the SW Corner of Burnet Road and Allandale Road in Council District 7. The Applicant, Allandale Village, Ltd., and the COA Case Manager, Heather Chaffin, are in accord regarding the rezoning of this space from CS-V to CS-1-V-CO, subject to the condition that the newly approved use will allow package liquor sales only, and prohibit any use as a bar now or in the future. The location of this space, in close proximity to an Austin ISD middle school, church and residential neighbors, as well as to a major and long-established grocery store with high traffic volume, make it more suitably located for package sales and not to a bar. The approach the Applicant has shown, and the work of staff on this item, is appreciated. Given the significant increase of the size of this new store, I would hope that in the future another liquor store would not be located in the existing space that will be vacated with this action. Thank you for your consideration. Mary Fero Allandale Neighborhood resident, Council District 7 Good Morning, Chair and Commissioners of the Zoning and Platting Commission, Mr. Rivera, and Ms. Chaffin - Mr. Rivera - Could you please add the attached to backup? I respectfully ask that the Commission vote to support Ms. Heather Chaffin’s recommendation and the applicant’s willingness to rezone the tenant space at 5806 Burnet Road from CS-V to CS-1-V-CO, which will allow for package liquor sales only. We deeply appreciate Ms. Chaffin’s and the applicant’s sensitivity to early neighborhood concerns that the tenant space at 5806 Burnet could become a bar now or in the future. For those commissioners unfamiliar with that locale, the area is very walkable and there are several vulnerable pedestrian groups, locations, and uses in both Allandale and Brentwood that are within mere feet of the property site. Within less than 1/3 mile, children walk to 5 different schools or their bus stops: • Northwest Montessori 800 feet • …
From: To: Subject: Date: Attachments: Joseph Crawford Sirwaitis, Sherri Re: Permit/Case 2022-078539 ZC Friday, September 2, 2022 8:45:09 AM image001.png *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** Hello Ms. Sirwaitis - Below are my comments for the proposed zoning designation. Please confirm receipt and that these will be provided to the Commission in their backup materials. Thanks again for your assistance. My name is Joe Crawford, my wife and I live in one of the three residential properties immediately adjacent to this tract. If the proposed use can be accomplished under Limited Office ("LO") zoning then I have no objection to allowing this art school on the property. College and University Facilities are conditionally allowed under LO zoning, but the proposed user is not a degree-offering institution so it would need a variance to be allowed here and I have no issue with that solution. I do object to the property being zoned General Office ("GO"). As geographical background, several LO-zoned properties separate this property from 183 on the East. It is otherwise surrounded by schools to the North and West and single-family residential properties to the South. The existing buildings of the property at issue appear also to comply with the height, use, and setback requirements of LO zoning. GO zoning would open the door to more intrusive uses that would not follow the City's comprehensive zoning plan. First - this property exactly meets the description of LO zoning districts from the City's Zoning Guide: "Limited Office district is the designation for an office use that serves neighborhood or community needs and that is located in or adjacent to residential neighborhoods. An office in an LO district may contain one or more different uses. Site development regulations and performance standards applicable to an LO district use are designed to ensure that the use is compatible and complementary in scale and appearance with the residential environment. This tract abuts three residential lots and so it is important that its development match the residential environment in scale and appearance. That is exactly why the LO zoning designation was created and this property should follow the City's comprehensive plan. Next, the City has adopted 12 principles to organize discussion on zoning issues and when this application is reviewed with these principles in mind, the property must be zoned LO. It is a long list but the City has adopted these principles for …
Improving Connectivity Resolution Zoning and Platting Commission Whereas; Priority Program 1 in the Imagine Austin Comprehensive Plan calls for “investment in a compact and connected city through the coordination of capital investments, incentives, and regulations;” and Whereas; according to the 2020 Imagine Austin Compact and Connected Indicators, developed land area, annual unlinked transit passenger trips, vehicle miles traveled per capita, percentage of trips by biking and walking, and transportation system total annual delay are all “headed in the wrong direction;” and Whereas; fatalities, serious injuries, and total crashes in Austin have increased year over year in the Austin area since 2018; and Whereas; designing communities with options for bicycling and walking increases opportunities for physical activity, especially for children and families; and Whereas; car ownership in Texas costs almost $10,000 a year; and Whereas; dead-end streets and disconnected networks increase vehicle miles traveled and time spent in the car, which have been associated with obesity, decreased opportunities for active travel, stress, impacts on mental health, less time to spend with family and friends, and less time to engage in community activities. Whereas, connected street networks help reduce traffic on major thoroughfares, are cheaper to build and maintain; and Whereas a connected street grid makes walking, biking, and transit use more desirable options; and Whereas, the way streets are laid out now determines the pattern for future growth; and Whereas subdivisions with too few access streets results in dangerous situations in the event of flooding or wildfires; and Therefore, be it resolved that the Zoning and Platting Commission recommend that the Austin City Council seek to revise and amend Land Development Code sections § 25-4-151 through § 25-4-157 to meet the intent of Imagine Austin Priority Program and seek to enhance connectivity and affordability in new subdivision design; and Be it further resolved that the proposed changes recommended by the Zoning and Platting Commission are: 1. § 25-4-151 – Require connections and alignment of all stub out streets of a new subdivision to existing or proposed streets. If street connection infeasible, provide connection through a multi- use trail; and 2. § 25-4-152 – Prohibit dead-end streets and/or cul-de-sacs unless the director determines that topography, natural features, or unusual conditions make connection to an existing or proposed street infeasible; and 3. § 25-4-152 – If allowed by the director, a dead-end street and/or cul-de-sac must be no longer than 300 feet and …
Improving Connectivity Resolution Zoning and Platting Commission Whereas; Priority Program 1 in the Imagine Austin Comprehensive Plan calls for “investment in a compact and connected city through the coordination of capital investments, incentives, and regulations;” and Whereas; Imagine Austin also strives to Protect Livibility; and Whereas: Research shows that residents experience the highest levels of cohesion on dead-end and cul- de-sac streets, enhancing livability aspects such as safety (for in-street activities, children playing, etc.), security (increased recognition of neighbors and irregular activity), the opportunity to connect to community, increased peace and quiet (reduced traffic, noise, high-speed automobiles, etc.), access to areas for play and gathering of neighbors, and a degree of enhanced privacy. Whereas; There are design opportunities for dead-end and cul-de-sac streets that can include pathways, right of ways, trails and other options for connectivity. And, small (short) dead-end and cul-de-sac streets can be located along main arteries keeping residents connected to walkable/bikeable grids within the city, while also creating necessary buffers between commercial and residential areas. Whereas; according to the 2020 Imagine Austin Compact and Connected Indicators, developed land area, annual unlinked transit passenger trips, vehicle miles traveled per capita, percentage of trips by biking and walking, and transportation system total annual delay are all “headed in the wrong direction”; and Whereas; designing communities with options for bicycling and walking increases opportunities for physical activity, especially for children and families; and Whereas a connected street grid makes walking, biking, and transit use more desirable options; and Whereas subdivisions with traditional dead-end and cul-de-sac streets may include too few access streets resulting in dangerous situations in the event of flooding or wildfires; and Therefore, be it resolved that the Zoning and Platting Commission recommend that the Austin City Council seek to revise and amend Land Development Code sections § 25-4-151 through § 25-4-157 to meet the intent of Imagine Austin Priority Program and seek to enhance livibility, connectivity and affordability in new subdivision design; and Be it further resolved that the proposed changes recommended by the Zoning and Platting Commission are: 1. § 25-4-152 – Define dead-end and cul-de-sac streets; and 2. § 25-4-152 – Require that dead-end streets and/or cul-de-sac streets be no longer than 500 feet or provide a multi-use trail connection to artery streets to enhance opportunities for walking and biking and accessing transit; and 3. § 25-4-157 – Require more connections to external streets for …
Draft – 9/1/22 C20-2022-005a ORDINANCE AMENDMENT REVIEW SHEET Amendment: C20-2022-005a, Land Development Code Amendments Description: Consider an ordinance regarding amendments to Title 25 related to environmental protection and landscape requirements. Proposed Language: Draft language is included as Attachment A. Summary of proposed code changes: A summary of the proposed code changes is included as Attachment B. Background: This ordinance responds to Council Resolution No. 20220609-061, which initiated Land Development Code amendments related to environmental, drainage, and landscape requirements. The resolution directed staff to present most of the initiated amendments to Council for consideration by September 15, 2022. The initiated code amendments and a summary of the staff proposal is provided below: 1. Establish criteria that prioritize when green stormwater methods should be required or incentivized over conventional stormwater controls; The proposed code amendments would require most sites to use green stormwater infrastructure, or GSI, to meet water quality treatment requirements. This amendment was previously proposed and reviewed as part of the Land Development Code (LDC) Revision. Under current code, many sites meet water quality treatment requirements by building a sedimentation/filtration pond. Sedimentation/filtration devices provide some water quality benefits by filtering polluted runoff and helping control stream-channel erosion, but they do not significantly address other important ancillary goals such as supporting on-site vegetation, increasing rainwater infiltration, and reducing potable water consumption. Requiring most sites to use GSI instead of conventional grey stormwater infrastructure will provide myriad benefits, including stormwater infiltration, soil health, wildlife habitat, urban heat island mitigation, water conservation, aesthetic value, and other ecosystem services. GSI also provides enhanced water quality benefits compared to sedimentation/filtration devices, including better removal of nutrients from stormwater and further reductions in erosive flows. The proposed code amendments would allow developments to choose from a variety of green stormwater controls, including biofiltration ponds, rain gardens, rainwater harvesting systems, porous pavement, and retention-irrigation systems (which can be built in conjunction with green roofs). All of these systems beneficially use rainwater to infiltrate and/or offset potable water. Staff also proposes to increase the beneficial use benefits of these controls over time through improvements to the design criteria in the Environmental Criteria Manual. 1 Draft – 9/1/22 C20-2022-005a The proposed code amendments provide some exceptions from the GSI requirement, allowing conventional controls to be used for sites with more than 90 percent impervious cover, regional ponds, difficult site conditions, and “hot-spot” land uses with highly contaminated runoff (e.g., …
2022 Environmental Code Amendments Phase 1 Zoning and Platting Commission S e p t e m b e r 6 , 2 0 2 2 C I T Y O F A U S T I N W A T E R S H E D P R O T E C T I O N D E P A R T M E N T Objective • Respond to por tion of Resolution 20220609- 061 that requires staff to bring for th an ordinance amending Title 25 related to environmental protection. • Due September 15, 2022 • Key subject areas Stormwater Landscape • • • Water Resource Protection Colorado River Protections • Previously identified minor code amendments and other amendments that meet the • objectives of the resolution • Don’t Disincentivize Missing Middle C I T Y O F A U S T I N W A T E R S H E D P R O T E C T I O N D E P A R T M E N T 2 Progress So Far • Internal Water shed Protecti on Dept (WPD ) te c hni cal staf f • Input from other depar tmen ts i nc l udi ng • Development Services Department • Austin Water • Austin Transportation • CoA Project Connect Office • Housing and Planning • Law • Env i ron mental Commi ssi on Workgrou p 7/25/202 2 • Env i ron mental Commi ssi on Update 8 /3/2022 • Codes and Ordi nances Joi nt C ommi tte e 8/18/202 2 • Pl anni n g Commi ssi on B ri efi ng 8/2 3/2 02 2 C I T Y O F A U S T I N W A T E R S H E D P R O T E C T I O N D E P A R T M E N T 3 Next Steps • 9/7/2022 – Environmental Commission • 9/13/2022 – Planning Commission • 9/29/2022 – City Council Phase 2: Greenfield Detention Requirements and Urban Slope Protection September & October Commissions • • November City Council C I T Y O F A U S T I N W A T E R S H E D P R O T E C T I O N D E P A R T M E N T 4 Stormwater “ …
