ZONING & PLATTING COMMISSION AGENDA Tuesday, November 15, 2022 The Zoning and Platting Commission will convene at 6:00 PM on Tuesday, November 15, 2022 at Austin City Hall, Boards and Commissions, Room 1101 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 November 1, 2022. Attorney: Chrissy Mann, 512-974-2179 Commission Liaison: Andrew Rivera, 512-974-6508 PUBLIC HEARINGS 2. Site Plan: Location: Staff Rec.: Staff: 3. Final Plat from an Approved Preliminary Plan: Owner/Applicant: BSREP III Decker Lane Agent: Request: SP-2021-0095C - Park 290 Logistics Center; District 1 9921 East US 290 Highway Service Road Eastbound, Gilleland Creek / Decker Creek Watersheds Pacheco Koch Consulting Engineers (Hollis Scheffler) Environmental Variance to permit fill over 4 feet up to 28 feet and to permit cut over 4 feet up to 22 feet. Recommended Enrique Maiz-Torres, 512-974-3035, enrique.maiz- torres@austintexas.gov Randall Rouda, 512-974-3338, randall.rouda@austintexas.gov Development Services Department C8J-2022-0129.1A - Premier Logistics Park Subdivision 2900 ½ Ferguson Lane, Walnut Creek Watershed Location: Owner/Applicant: Premier Logistics Park, Inc. (Toby Rogers) Agent: Request: Parnell Engineering Inc. (Will Parnell) Approval with conditions of Premier Logistics Park Subdivision consisting of 7 industrial lots on 148.27 acres. Water and wastewater will be provided by the City of Austin. Approval with Conditions Sarah Sumner, 512-854-7687, sarah.sumner@traviscountytx.gov Single Office Staff Rec.: Staff: 4. Site Plan: Location: Owner/Applicant: Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: SP-2021-0242C - Loyola Junction Apartments; District 1 6571 Ed Bluestein Blvd, Walnut Creek Watershed 3 S&D Interests Jamison Civil Engineering (Stephen Jamison) Environmental Variance to permit fill over …
June 16, 2022 ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION VARIANCE APPLICATION FORM Variance Request Letter Park 290 Logistics Center 11653 Decker Lane City of Austin, TX SP-2021-0095C §25-8-341 Cut Requirements §25-8-342 Fill Requirements March 30, 2022 Denise Lucas, Director Planning and Zoning Department City of Austin P.O. Box 1088 Austin, TX 78767 RE: Dear Ms. Lucas: On behalf of the owners, BSREP III Decker Lane, LP, we are requesting a variance for fill and cut in excess of four (4) feet for the proposed development of the Park 290 Logistics Center development permit (SP-2021-0095C) located at 11653 Decker Lane, City of Austin, TX. The subject project is located within the city limits of Austin. The property is currently undeveloped and is located at the southeast corner of SH 290 and Decker Lane. The applicant plans to develop four new industrial buildings with fire lanes and parking areas, three water quality/detention ponds, utility extensions, offsite trail extension, and landscaping. The applicant proposes to place new improvements on the property in a way to minimize adverse impacts to the natural character of the property. City of Austin | Environmental Commission Variance Application Guide 1 June 16, 2022 The site is not located within the Drinking Water Protection Zone nor the Edwards Aquifer Recharge Zone. The site is in the Onion Creek Watershed of the Colorado River Basin and is classified as a Suburban Watershed by Chapter 25-8 of the City’s Land Development Code. The project requires leniency from the following code section: Division 5. – Cut, Fill, and Spoil § 25-8-341 - CUT REQUIREMENTS. (A)Cuts on a tract of land may not exceed four feet of depth, except: (1) in an urban watershed; (2 )in a roadway right-of-way; (3 )for construction of a building foundation or swimming pool; (4) for construction of a water quality control or detention facility and appurtenances for conveyance such as swales, drainage ditches, and diversion berms, if: (a) the design and location of the facility within the site minimize the amount of cut over four feet; (b) the cut is the minimum necessary for the appropriate functioning of the facility; and (c) the cut is not located on a slope with a gradient of more than 15 percent or within 100 feet of a classified waterway; (5) for utility construction or a wastewater drain field, if the area is restored to natural grade; (6) in a state-permitted sanitary landfill or a …
ZAP DATE: 11/15/2022 SUBDIVISION REVIEW SHEET CASE NO.: C8J-2022-0129.1A SUBDIVISION NAME: Premier Logistics Park Subdivision AREA: 148.27 acres OWNER/APPLICANT: Premier Logistics Park, Inc. (Toby Rogers) AGENT: Parnell Engineering Inc. (Will Parnell) ADDRESS OF SUBDIVISION: 2900 ½ Ferguson Lane GRIDS: MN28 WATERSHED: Walnut Creek LOT(S): 7 COUNTY: Travis JURISDICTION: 2-Mile ETJ MUD: N/A EXISTING ZONING: N/A PROPOSED LAND USE: Industrial ADMINISTRATIVE WAIVERS: N/A VARIANCES: None SIDEWALKS: Sidewalks will be provided on all internal streets. DEPARTMENT COMMENTS: The request is for approval with conditions of Premier Logistics Park Subdivision consisting of 7 lots on 148.27 acres. Water and wastewater will be provided by the City of Austin. 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 City of Austin Land Development Code, Chapter 30-2-84(B). The conditions include adding plat notes, showing a wetland boundary and adding a street table. 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: The staff recommends approval with conditions of this subdivision. This plan meets all applicable County, State and City of Austin LDC requirements. ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISSION ACTION: 1 CASE MANAGER: Sarah Sumner Email address: sarah.sumner@traviscountytx.gov PHONE: 512-854-7687 2 SPRINKLE ROAD (60' R.O.W.) LOT 1 BLOCK A (INDUSTRIAL) RUNDBERG (R.O.W. VARIES) I ) S E R A V . . W O R ( . E N A L N O S U G R E F LOT 7 BLOCK D (INDUSTRIAL) LOT 6 BLOCK D (INDUSTRIAL) PREMIER LOGISTICS DRIVE (64' R.O.W.) LOT 5 BLOCK C (INDUSTRIAL) LOT 2 BLOCK B (INDUSTRIAL) MCCLAIN DRIVE (64' R.O.W.) ) . . W O R . ' I 4 6 ( E V R D L L E N R A P LOT 4 BLOCK C (INDUSTRIAL) LOT 3 BLOCK C (INDUSTRIAL) SHEET LAYOUT 1) OVERALL BOUNDARY 2) DETAIL WEST 3) DETAIL CENTRAL 4) DETAIL EAST 5) NOTES PREMIER LOGISTICS PARK SUBDIVISION Travis County, Texas A Limited Liability Company PO Box 90876, Austin Texas 78709 WWW.4WARDLS.COM (512) 537-2384 TBPLS FIRM #10174300 E T A M I X O R P P A N O I T A C O L E N I L Y E V …
CITY OF AUSTIN – TRAVIS COUNTY – SINGLE SUBDIVISION OFFICE SUBDIVISION APPLICATION – MASTER COMMENT REPORT UPDATE: PHONE #: U0 512-854-7687 C8J-2019-0186.1A 00 Premier Logistics Park 2900-1/2 FERGUSON LN CASE NUMBER: REVISION #: CASE MANAGER: Sarah Sumner PROJECT NAME: LOCATION: SUBMITTAL DATE: October 17, 2022 REPORT DUE DATE: November 7, 2022 FINAL REPORT DATE: November 10, 2022 STAFF REPORT: 3 DAYS HAVE BEEN ADDED TO THE UPDATE DEADLINE 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. However, until this happens, your application is considered disapproved. Additional comments may be generated as a result of information or design changes provided in your update. If you have any questions, problems, concerns, or if you require additional information about this report, please do not hesitate to contact your case manager at the phone number listed above or by writing to the City of Austin, Development Services Department, P.O. Box 1088, Austin, Texas 78767. UPDATE DEADLINE (LDC 30-2-56; 30-2-82): It is the responsibility of the applicant or their agent to update this subdivision application. Formal submittal Oct. 17, LUC Nov. 15, End of Formal 1/15/2023, Fiscal by 4/15/23, Recording by 7/14/23. The final update to clear all comments must be submitted by the update deadline, which is January 16, 2023. Otherwise, the application will automatically be denied. If this date falls on a weekend or City of Austin holiday, the next City of Austin workday will be the deadline. EXTENSION OF UPDATE DEADLINE (LDC 30-1-119): You may request an extension to the update deadline by submitting a written justification to your case manager on or before the update deadline. Extensions may be granted for good cause at the Director’s discretion. UPDATE SUBMITTALS: An informal update submittal is required. Please coordinate directly with each reviewer listed below to clear comments. Electric Review - Andrea Katz - 512-322-6957 REVIEWERS: Planner 1: Chima Onyia Approved 911 Addressing Review - Janny Phung - janny.phung@austintexas.gov AD1: This plat review is rejected for the following reasons: AD2: RUNDBERG is a continuation of TUSCANY WAY and must continue the same name. It also does is an active street name and does not have a street type is …
SITE PLAN REVIEW SHEET ENVIRONMENTAL VARIANCE REQUEST ONLY CASE: SP-2021-0242C ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISSION DATE: November 15, 2022 PROJECT NAME: Loyola Junction Apartments APPLICANT: 3 S&D Interests AGENT: Stephen Jamison, Jamison Civil Engineering ADDRESS OF SITE: 6571 Ed Bluestein Blvd COUNTY: Travis WATERSHED: Walnut Creek, Suburban, DDZ JURISDICTION: Full purpose EXISTING ZONING: GR-MU and CS-MU-C) PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT: The applicant is proposing to construct an apartment complex with related amenities. DESCRIPTION OF VARIANCES: The applicant is requesting to vary from LDC 25-8-342 to allow fill over four feet to 17 feet within the desired development zone. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: The findings of fact have been met, and staff recommends approval for fill to 17 feet, with the following conditions: AREA: 14.46 acres Install a retaining wall to contain the major fill areas o o Utilize terracing techniques in the areas of major fill o o Add additional COA 609S Native seeding at the bottom of the major fill areas Increase the CEF setback for the existing CEF wetland feature in the area by 50 feet ENVIRONMENTAL BOARD ACTION: October 19, 2022: With a 9-0 vote, the Environmental Commission recommends support of the request, with staff conditions for a variance from LDC 25-8-342 to allow fill over four feet to 17 feet. ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW STAFF: Mel Fuechec PHONE: 974-3036 mel.fuechec@austintexas.gov CASE MANAGER: Christine Barton-Holmes christine.barton-holmes@austintexas.gov PHONE: 974-2788 ITEM FOR ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION AGENDA COMMISSION MEETING DATE: 11/2/22 NAME & NUMBER OF PROJECT: Loyola Junction Apartments SP-2021-0242C NAME OF APPLICANT OR ORGANIZATION: STEPHEN JAMISON Jamison Civil Engineering LOCATION: 6525 ED BLUESTEIN BOULEVARD NB AUSTIN, Texas, 78724 COUNCIL DISTRICT: District #1 ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW STAFF: Mel Fuechec, Environmental Review Specialist, Sr, DSD, 512- 974-3036, mel.fuechec@austintexas.gov WATERSHED: Walnut Creek, Suburban Watershed, Desired Development Zone REQUEST: Variance request is as follows: Request to vary from LDC 25-8-342 to allow fill up to 17 feet in the desired development zone. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends this variance, having determined the findings of fact to have been met. STAFF CONDITION: • • Install a retaining wall to contain the major fill areas • Utilize terracing techniques in the areas of major fill Increase the CEF setback for the existing CEF wetland feature in the area by 50 feet • Add additional COA 609S Native seeding at the bottom of the major fill areas Development Services Department Staff Recommendations Concerning Required Findings Project Name: Ordinance Standard: Watershed Protection Ordinance Variance Request: Loyola Junction …
SUBDIVISION REVIEW SHEET CASE NO.: C8-2022-0257.0A COMMISSION DATE: November 15, 2022 SUBDIVISION NAME: Regiene Subdivision ADDRESS: 6501 Regiene Road APPLICANT/AGENT: Rita Wersich (WGI) ZONING: LI-PDA-NP/LI-CO-NP NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN: MLK -183 AREA: 20 acres (878,354 sf) LOTS: 9 COUNTY: Travis DISTRICT: 1 WATERSHED: Boggy Creek JURISDICTION: Full Purpose VARIANCE: None DEPARTMENT COMMENTS: The request is for Final Plat approval for 6 commercial/office/retail lots, 2 multifamily lots, and 1 greenspace lot on 20 acres (878,354 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 a couple of plats notes; continue discussions with PARD regarding construction and timing of trail easement; and making 911 addressing corrections on the plat. 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 master comment report dated November 9, 2022, and attached as Exhibit C. CASE MANAGER: Juan Enriquez, Senior Planner PHONE: 512-974-2767 E-mail: juan.enriquez@austintexas.gov ATTACHMENTS Exhibit A: Vicinity Map Exhibit B: Proposed Final Plat Exhibit C: Comment Report Dated November 9, 2022 N L L HIL E N N A T H AR OLD CT HUDSON ST D TS R ET B HIB D SB B D N ED BLUESTEIN BLV ED BLUESTEIN BLV R E G I E N E R D SUBJECT SITE +/- 20.16 acres D E L WA U L N BAY CITY BND Site Location Map Regiene Development Site 6705 Regiene Road Austin, Travis County, Texas 78704 SHELTON RD Legend 0 125 250 500 Feet 30205951.00 | 07.21.2022 | WGINC.COM SLM I [D] LOT 1 BLOCK A [A] [E] SEE ENLARGED PLAN ON SHEET 2 LOT 2A RESUBDIVISION OF LOT 1 MOTOROLA INC. ED BLUESTEIN FACILITY DOC. NO. 200600304 O.P.R.T.C.T. LOT 1A-B RESUBDIVISION PLAT OF LOT 1A, RESUBDIVISION PLAT OF LOT 1, MOTOROLA INC. ED BLUESTEIN FACILITY DOC. NO. 200900045 O.P.R.T.C.T. ZEN GARDEN COMMERCIAL CONDOMINIUM DOC. NO. 2019032883 O.P.R.T.C.T. [F] R E G I E N E R O A D ( R . O . W . V A R I E S ) LOT 5 BLOCK A [M] [N] LOT 3 …
1 ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION MOTION 20221005-003 Date: October 5, 2022 Subject: Park 290 Logistic, SP-2021-0095C Motion by: Jennifer Bristol RATIONALE: Seconded by: Kevin Ramberg WHEREAS, the Environmental Commission recognizes the applicant is requesting to vary from LDC 25-8-342 to allow fill over 4 feet up to 28 feet and requesting to vary from LDC 25-8-341 to allow cut over 4 feet up to 22 feet and; WHEREAS, the Environmental Commission recognizes the site is located in the Gilleland Creek Watershed, Suburban, Desired Development Zone; and WHEREAS, the Environmental Commission recognizes that Staff recommends this variance, with conditions having determined the required Findings of Fact have been met. THEREFORE, the Environmental Commission recommends the variance request with the following conditions: Staff Conditions: • Provide a tree-shaded outdoor seating area as to encourage employees to take breaks on-site, rather than driving to alternative locations. • Provide an on-site trail with drainage swales that naturally convey flows into existing on-site ponds. • Provide vegetative walls adjacent to the critical environmental feature located on the site. • Provide terraced landscaping area in the open space allocated on the site. and the following Environmental Commission Conditions: • • • • • • Recommend including solar technology where possible Recommend using A/C condensation catchment system to be used for landscaping Include at least one EV charging station for staff or visitors Encourage long-term tree care plan for the new and existing trees Utilize native plant standards for Blackland Prairie Utilize Dark Sky lighting in outdoor spaces The applicant will work with staff and landscape architect to increase the number of trees on site by 50 additional trees beyond what is on the plan set to the maximum extent practicable per site condition availability. Incorporate plants that support pollinators. The applicant will work with staff to review the reflective glass product they have proposed to ensure it is reducing bird strikes onsite. VOTE 9-0 For: Aguirre, Bedford, Brimer, Bristol, Ramberg, Schiera, Scott, Thompson, and Qureshi Against: None Abstain: None Recuse: None Absent: Barrett Bixler and Nickells Approved By: Kevin Ramberg, Environmental Commission Chair • • • 2
1 ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION MOTION 20221005-003 Date: October 5, 2022 Subject: Park 290 Logistic, SP-2021-0095C Motion by: Jennifer Bristol RATIONALE: Seconded by: Kevin Ramberg WHEREAS, the Environmental Commission recognizes the applicant is requesting to vary from LDC 25-8-342 to allow fill over 4 feet up to 28 feet and requesting to vary from LDC 25-8-341 to allow cut over 4 feet up to 22 feet and; WHEREAS, the Environmental Commission recognizes the site is located in the Gilleland Creek Watershed, Suburban, Desired Development Zone; and WHEREAS, the Environmental Commission recognizes that Staff recommends this variance, with conditions having determined the required Findings of Fact have been met. THEREFORE, the Environmental Commission recommends the variance request with the following conditions: Staff Conditions: • Provide a tree-shaded outdoor seating area as to encourage employees to take breaks on-site, rather than driving to alternative locations. • Provide an on-site trail with drainage swales that naturally convey flows into existing on-site ponds. • Provide vegetative walls adjacent to the critical environmental feature located on the site. • Provide terraced landscaping area in the open space allocated on the site. and the following Environmental Commission Conditions: • • • • • • Recommend including solar technology where possible Recommend using A/C condensation catchment system to be used for landscaping Include at least one EV charging station for staff or visitors Encourage long-term tree care plan for the new and existing trees Utilize native plant standards for Blackland Prairie Utilize Dark Sky lighting in outdoor spaces The applicant will work with staff and landscape architect to increase the number of trees on site by 50 additional trees beyond what is on the plan set to the maximum extent practicable per site condition availability. Incorporate plants that support pollinators. The applicant will work with staff to review the reflective glass product they have proposed to ensure it is reducing bird strikes onsite. VOTE 9-0 For: Aguirre, Bedford, Brimer, Bristol, Ramberg, Schiera, Scott, Thompson, and Qureshi Against: None Abstain: None Recuse: None Absent: Barrett Bixler and Nickells Approved By: Kevin Ramberg, Environmental Commission Chair • • • 2
