REGULAR MEETING of the ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISSION TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 2024, 6:00 PM AUSTIN CITY HALL, COUNCIL CHAMBERS, ROOM 1001 301 WEST 2ND STREET AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the Zoning and Platting Commission may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely. Registration no later than 2 PM the day of the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. For more information on public comment, please see the agenda section “Speaker Registration.” Please contact Ella Garcia, Staff Liaison, for questions regarding speaker registration at LandUseLiaison@austintexas.gov or by phone at 512-978-0821. CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS/COMMISSIONERS: Hank Smith – Chair (District 8) Betsy Greenberg – Vice-Chair (District 6) Carrie Thompson – Secretary (District 10) Alejandra Flores – Parliamentarian (District 5) Scott Boone (District 1) Felix De Portu (District 4) David Fouts (District 2) William D. Floyd (Mayor’s Representative) Ryan Puzycki (District 7) Lonny Stern (District 3) Taylor Major (District 9) EXECUTIVE SESSION (No public discussion) The Zoning and Platting Commission will announce it will go into Executive Session, if necessary, pursuant to Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code, to receive advice from Legal Counsel on matters specifically listed on this agenda. The commission may not conduct a closed meeting without the approval of the city attorney. Private Consultation with Attorney – Section 551.071 AGENDA CALL TO ORDER Executive Liaison: Joi Harden, 512-974-1617 Staff Liaison: Ella Garcia, 512-978-0821 Attorney: Steven Maddoux, 512-974-6080 PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first four speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Zoning and Platting Commission regular meeting on October 15, 2024. PUBLIC HEARINGS C14-2024-0148 - 4007 Bunny Run; District 10 4007 Bunny Run, St. Stephens Creek Watershed 2. Rezoning: Location: Owner/Applicant: James H. & Kathy A Johnstone Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: Jim Johnstone I-RR to SF-1 Recommended Cynthia Hadri, 512-974-7620, cynthia.hadri@austintexas.gov Planning Department C14-2024-0142 - 1001 West Howard Lane; District 7 1001 W. Howard Lane, Walnut Creek 3. Rezoning: Location: Owner/Applicant: SL PROJECT TEXAS 2 LP (Travis Eickenhorst) Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: Land Use Solutions (Michele Haussmann) CS to LI-CO Recommended Sherri Sirwaitis, 512-974-3057, sherri.sirwaitis@austintexas.gov …
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET DISTRICT: 10 ZONING TO: SF-1 CASE: C14-2024-0148 – 4007 Bunny Run ZONING FROM: I-RR ADDRESS: 4007 Bunny Run SITE AREA: 1.032 acres (44, 953 sq. ft.) PROPERTY OWNER: James H. & Kathy A. Johnstone AGENT: Jim Johnstone CASE MANAGER: Cynthia Hadri 512-974-7620, Cynthia.hadri@austintexas.gov STAFF RECOMMENDATION: The staff recommendation is to grant Single - Family Residence (Large Lot) (SF-1) district zoning. ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: November 19, 2024: CITY COUNCIL ACTION: ORDINANCE NUMBER: ISSUES: N/A CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: The property in question is 1.032 acres, developed with one single family residence, has access to Bunny Run (level 1), and is designated interim-rural residence (I-RR). The property has single family residences (I-RR & I-SF-2) to the north, south and west, Bridge Point Elementary (I-RR and LO) to the east, commercial office (PUD) to the north, south and west and Lake Austin (LA) to the west. Please refer to Exhibits A (Zoning Map) and B (Aerial View). Staff is recommending single-family residence (large lot) (SF-1) zoning district because it would allow for permanent zoning, the owner is seeking to add more housing to the site in an area characterized as single family. C14-2024-0148 2 BASIS OF RECOMMENDATION: 1. The proposed zoning should be consistent with the purpose statement of the district sought. The single-family residence (large lot) zoning district is the designation for a low density single-family residential use on a lot that is a minimum of 10,000 square feet. An SF-1 district designation may be applied to a use on land with sloping terrain or environmental limitations that preclude standard lot size or to a use in an existing residential development on a lot that is 10,000 square feet or more. Up to three units are permitted under single- family residential development standards. 2. Zoning should allow for reasonable use of the property. ZONING I-RR I-RR, I-SF-2 and PUD I-RR and PUD I-RR and LO I-SF-2, PUD and LA LAND USES Single Family Single Family and Church Single Family and Religious Assembly Bridge Point Elementary School Single Family and Lake Austin Staff is recommending single-family residence (large lot) (SF-1) zoning district because the area is characterized as single family. The applicant is seeking to add more housing to the site and would allow for reasonable use of the property. EXISTING ZONING AND LAND USES: Site North South East West NEIGHBORHOOD PLANNING AREA: N/A WATERSHED: St. …
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET TO: LI-CO DISTRICT: 7 CASE: C14-2024-0142 (1001 West Howard Lane) ADDRESS: 1001 W. Howard Lane ZONING FROM: CS SITE AREA: 10.181 acres (443,484.3 sq. ft.) PROPERTY OWNER: SL PROJECT TEXAS 2 LP (Travis Eickenhorst) APPLICANT/AGENT: Land Use Solutions (Michele Haussmann) CASE MANAGER: Sherri Sirwaitis (512-974-3057, sherri.sirwaitis@austintexas.gov) STAFF RECOMMEDATION: Staff recommends LI-CO, Limited Industrial-Conditional Overlay Combining District, zoning. The conditional overlay will prohibit Basic Industry, Recycling Center, Resource Extraction, and Stockyards uses on the property. ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: November 19, 2024 CITY COUNCIL ACTION: ORDINANCE NUMBER: C14-2024-0142 2 ISSUES: N/A CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: The property in question is a 10+ acre lot that is developed with a one-story industrial warehouse that fronts onto West Howard Lane. The tracts of land to the east are zoned CS and CS-CO and contain office/warehouse uses. To the west, there is a commercial center zoned CS that contains retail and restaurant uses. Across Howard Lane to the north, there is multifamily development in the county. The land to the south contains a detention pond and a Capital Metro park and ride facility zoned CS. The applicant is requesting a rezoning of this lot to permit the General Warehousing and Distribution use to allow for outdoor storage on the site (please see Applicant’s Request Letter- Exhibit C). Through a proposed conditional overlay, the applicant is requesting to prohibit the more intensive industrial uses: Basic Industry, Recycling Center, Resource Extraction, and Stockyards uses on the property. The staff recommends LI-CO, Limited Industrial-Conditional Overlay Combining District, zoning. The property meets the intent of the LI base district as it is located on a large 10-acre site with frontage on a Level 3/arterial roadway. The site under consideration is surrounded by commercial zoning and uses to the south, east and west. There are industrial developments along this portion of Howard Lane zoned LI-CO and LI-PDA to the east. This lot is within Tech Ridge Neighborhood Center, is adjacent to Howard Lane/Gregg Activity Center and is 0.27 miles from Lamar Boulevard Activity Center as designated on the Growth Concept Map in the Imagine Austin Comprehensive Plan. There are transportation options available in this area as this site is adjacent to bus stops (ID # 5345 - 1101 Howard/Center Line, ID # 5374 - 1000 Howard/Center Line) along West Howard Lane and there are Metro Rapid bus routes along West Howard Lane to …
MEMORANDUM **************************************************************************** TO: Zoning and Platting Commission Members FROM: Jonathan Tomko Planning Department DATE: November 13, 2024 RE: (C14-2024-0069) AM Station Postponement Request **************************************************************************** The case above has been scheduled for the November 19, 2024, Zoning and Platting Commission hearing. Staff would like to request a postponement of the above-mentioned case to December 3, 2024 to continue the review of this case. The postponement request was made in a timely manner and meets the Zoning and Platting Commission policy.
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET TO: LR DISTRICT: 5 CASE: C14-2024-0150 – HCISD High School ADDRESS: The west side of South Turnersville Road, approximately 1,435 linear feet south of its intersection with Turnersville Road and North Turnersville Road ZONING FROM: I-RR SITE AREA: 93.209 acres PROPERTY OWNER: Hays Consolidated Independent School District (Max Cleaver) AGENT: Jackson Walker LLP, (Pamela Madere) CASE MANAGER: Nancy Estrada (512-974-7617, nancy.estrada@austintexas.gov) The Staff recommendation is to grant neighborhood commercial (LR) district zoning. For a summary of the basis of Staff’s recommendation, see pages 1 - 2. ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: November 19, 2024: CITY COUNCIL ACTION: December 12, 2024: ORDINANCE NUMBER: ISSUES: None at this time. CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: The subject rezoning area consists of approximately 93 acres and is located on the west side of South Turnersville Road, nearly one quarter of a mile south of its intersection with Turnersville Road and North Turnersville Road. It is within the City of Austin’s limited purpose jurisdiction and within the Sunfield Municipal Utility District. However, it is not included in the Sunfield Planned Unit Development (PUD). It is adjacent to the PUD along the north, west, and southern boundaries. The property is undeveloped as well as the surrounding areas within the Sunfield PUD. C14-2024-0150 Page 2 To the west of the PUD area are single family residences. The area to the east across South Turnersville Road consists of undeveloped land, some single family residences on large tracts, and limited commercial services. Please refer to Exhibits A (Zoning Map) and A-1 (Aerial). The Sunfield PUD comprises of 482.5 acres and is located east of IH-35. The proposed extension of Main Street within the PUD will border the northern property line of the subject rezoning area. Access is proposed from the future Main Street as well as South Turnersville Road. The Sunfield PUD Land Use Plan includes greenbelt/parkland to the south of the subject property and mixed uses to the west. Please refer to Exhibit B. The applicant has requested neighborhood commercial (LR) district zoning for the development of a new high school (2800 students) to serve the growing student population of both Travis and Hays counties in this area. The (LR) zoning district will allow Hays County Independent School District (HCISD) to partner with banks, restaurants, and stores on their campus for student job training and to provide campus services. However, HCISD does not intend …
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET CASE: C14-84-022(RCA) - Riata Restrictive Covenant Amendment DISTRICT: 6 ADDRESS: 5636 1/2, 5621 1/2, 5705, 5729 1/2 Diehl Trail OWNER/APPLICANT: DK Riata LLC (Kathryn Jorgensen) AGENT: Land Use Solutions (Michele Haussmann) ZONING: MF-4-CO AREA: 17.078 acres REQUEST: The applicant is requesting an amendment to this restrictive covenant to remove the thirty (30) units per acre maximum. CASE MANAGER: Sherri Sirwaitis (512-974-3057, sherri.sirwaitis@austintexas.gov) STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends the proposed amendment to the public restrictive covenant. ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: November 19, 2024 CITY COUNCIL ACTION: ORDINANCE NUMBER: 1 DEPARTMENT COMMENTS: In this case, the applicant is requesting to amend a public restrictive covenant that was recorded in 1984 in association with zoning case C14-84-022. The applicant is asking to amend to this restrictive covenant to remove the thirty (30) units per acre maximum since it is higher than the existing eighteen (18) units per acre maximum stipulated by the conditional overlay in zoning Ordinance No. 20080131-101 for this property (please see Applicant’s Request Letter - Exhibit C and Original Restrictive Covenant – Exhibit D). The staff recommends the applicant’s request to amend the conditions of this public restrictive covenant because the property in question is currently developed with a 307-unit multifamily project, which has a density of eighteen (18) units per acre. As the units per acre limit is more restrictive in the current zoning ordinance, Ordinance No. 20080131-101, there is no need to maintain the less restrictive condition in the public restrictive covenant from 1984. The applicant agrees with the staff’s recommendation. EXISTING ZONING AND LAND USES: ZONING Site MF-4-CO SF-2 North South GO-CO, MF-3 East West GO-CO, LI SF-2 LAND USES Multifamily Single-Family Residential Office/Warehouse, Multifamily (Riata Apartments) Office/Warehouse (Highflex), Undeveloped Single-Family Residential AREA STUDY: Golden Triangle Area Study WATERSHED: Walnut Creek CAPITOL VIEW CORRIDOR: N/A NEIGHBORHOOD ORGANIZATIONS: AREA CASE HISTORIES: NUMBER C14-2007-0211 (Clear Water: 5701-5725 Diehl Trail) REQUEST GO-MU-CO to MF-4 2 HILL COUNTRY ROADWAY: N/A COMMISSION 12/18/07: Approved the staff recommendation of MF-4-CO zoning with following proposed CO: 1) Development on the site shall be limited to less than to less than 2,260 trips per day. 2) There shall be a 25-foot vegetative buffer (within the required compatibility setback) CITY COUNCIL 01/10/2008: Approved MF-4-CO zoning by consent, with the following amendment to allow additional trees to be planted in the vegetative buffer and the necessary improvements to allow trees to …
ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISSION HILL COUNTRY ROADWAY SITE PLAN REVIEW SHEET 10 10.11 acres 6601 N Capital of Texas Highway NB Bull Creek Bee Creek (Water Supply Suburban) SPC-2023-0357C ZAP COMMISSION DATE: November 19, 2024 Bull Creek Market LLC 6503 Treadwell Blvd Austin, Texas 78757 Attn: Mark Roeder (512) 328-0002 Thompson Land Engineering, LLC 904 N. Cuernavaca Austin, Texas 78733 CASE NUMBER: PROJECT NAME: North Trail Office Park (W/R SPC-2022-0170C) ADDRESS: DISTRICT: WATERSHED: AREA: APPLICANT: AGENT: CASE MANAGER: Randall Rouda, Senior Planner (512) 974-3338 randall.rouda@austintexas.gov EXISTING ZONING: GR-CO with Hill Country Roadway Overlay The applicant proposes to construct a three-story professional PROPOSED USE: office building with associated improvements within the commercial multi-family with associated improvement within the Moderate Intensity Zone of the Loop 360 Hill Country Roadway Corridor. REQUEST: The site is located within the Moderate Intensity Zone of the Loop 360 Hill Country Roadway Corridor and must be presented to the Zoning and Platting Commission for approval, a Hill Country Roadway Ordinance requirement. WAIVER REQUEST: There are no commission waiver requests with this application. Several administrative waivers have been approved during Staff review of the proposal. See below. SUMMARY STAFF RECOMMENDATION FOR HCRC SITE PLAN: Staff recommends approval of this Hill Country Roadway site plan. The site plan complies will all other applicable requirements of the Land Development Code including all Hill Country Roadway Corridor development regulations. All comments have been cleared. The focus of granting the request should be based upon the site development regulations meeting the criteria of the Hill Country Ordinance. The question is to grant or deny; additional conditions may not be imposed. ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISSION ACTION: N/A LEGAL DESCRIPTION: 10.112ac of Lot 1, Block A of the Champion 360 Subdivision, Travis County, Texas, according to the Deed Recorded in Document #2023038947 EXIST. ZONING: GR-CO ALLOWED F.A.R.: 1:1 ALLOWED HEIGHT: 28’ MAX. BLDG. COVERAGE: 75% MAX. IMPERV. CVRG.: 90% MIN. REQ. HC NATURAL AREA: 4 ac (40%) PROVIDED: 5.6 ac (56%) REQUIRED PARKING: 0 CONDITIONAL OVERLAY ZONING REQUIREMENTS This site is subject to additional conditions per Ordinance No. 050113-69. They are: PROPOSED USE: Professional Office PROPOSED F.A.R.: 0.26:1 PROPOSED HEIGHT: 28’ PROPOSED BLDG. CVRG: 8.6% PROPOSED IMP. CVRG.: 15.5% PROPOSED PARKING:464 • 75-foot Bluff Setback • 50-foot Vegetative Buffer • No access to Lakewood Drive • No highly reflective materials • Mechanical equipment may not exceed 70 DBA at the eastern property line. • …
Equity-Based Preservation Plan Learning from Our Past to Shape a Future for Everyone 2024 Austin, Texas Preservation Plan Working Group Historic Landmark Commission Vision for Historic Preservation Historic preservation in Austin actively engages communities in protecting and sharing important places and stories. Preservation uses the past to create a shared sense of belonging and to shape an equitable, inclusive, sustainable, and economically vital future for all. These images represent community heritage to Austinites: Lunar New Year celebrations, Mayfield Park, the landmarked Mary Baylor House in Clarksville, a Mexican American celebration at the Capitol, Barton Hills homes, Huston-Tillotson University. Preservation Plan Working Group Michelle Benavides Linda Y. Jackson Leslie Ornelas 1 Noel Bridges 1 Julia Brookins* Meghan King* Emily Payne Jolene Kiolbassa 1 Rocio Peña-Martinez* Brita Wallace* 1 Amalia Carmona 2 Kevin Koch Misael Ramos* 1 Bob Ward 1 Ursula A. Carter Kelechi Madubuko 1 Mary Reed* 1 Caroline Wright 1 Maria Solis* 1 Erin Waelder 1 Mary Jo Galindo* 1 Brenda Malik Jerry Garcia 1 Hanna Huang* 1 Alyson McGee 1 Debra Murphy 2 Lori Renteria 1 Gilbert Rivera 1 JuanRaymon Rubio 2 * Drafting Committee member 1 Phase 1 member only 2 Phase 2 member only The Preservation Plan Working Group included 26 community members who developed this draft plan in phase 1. Land Acknowledgment Land acknowledgments are a practice to recognize Indigenous Peoples as original stewards of the land who still have an enduring relationship with their traditional territories. We include this acknowledgment in the Equity-Based Preservation Plan as an expression of gratitude and appreciation to those whose territory we reside on and a way of honoring the Indigenous Peoples who have lived and worked on the land known as Austin, Texas. Land acknowledgments do not exist in the past tense or historical context. Colonialism is a current and ongoing process, and we need to be mindful that we are participating in it by living on colonized land. To ensure meaningful recognition and inclusion of Indigenous Peoples, more work needs to happen as part of the implementation of this plan. We acknowledge, with respect, that the land known as Texas has been home to many groups for more than 16,000 years. These include the Tonkawa, the Mescalero Apache, the Lipan Apache, the Ysleta del Sur Pueblo (Tigua people), the Texas Band of Yaqui Indians, the Coahuiltecan, the Alabama-Coushatta Tribe of Texas, the Kickapoo Traditional Tribe of Texas, the …
ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISSION | NOVEMBER 19, 2024 Austin History Center (C05767, PICA 24201, PICA 29995); Chen Chen Wu; City of Austin Planning Process HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION Michelle Benavides Mary Jo Galindo*1 Jolene Kiolbassa 1 Debra Murphy 2 Misael Ramos* 1 JuanRaymon Rubio 2 Bob Ward 1 Noel Bridges 1 Jerry Garcia 1 Kevin Koch Robin Orlowski 2 Mary Reed* 1 Maria Solis* 1 Caroline Wright 1 Julia Brookins* Hanna Huang* 1 Kelechi Madubuko 1 Leslie Ornelas 1 Lori Renteria 1 Erin Waelder 1 Amalia Carmona 2 Linda Y. Jackson Brenda Malik Emily Payne Gilbert Rivera 1 Brita Wallace* 1 Ursula A. Carter Meghan King* Alyson McGee 1 Rocio Peña-Martinez* *Drafting Committee member 1 Phase 1 only 2 Phase 2 only Plan Vision Historic preservation in Austin actively engages communities in protecting and sharing important places and stories. Preservation uses the past to create a shared sense of belonging and to shape an equitable, inclusive, sustainable, and economically vital future for all. Image sources: Joe’s Bakery, anonymous, Amy Moreland/ Austin’s Atlas Images: Joe’s Bakery, home in Zilker neighborhood, detail from Music Listening Map by Amy Moreland Plan Goals 107 recommendations 1. Tell Austin’s full history 9. Proactively identify important places 2. Recognize cultural heritage 10. Follow good designation practices 3. Preserve archaeological resources 11. Support stewardship of community 4. Stabilize communities assets 5. Support environmental sustainability 12. Be strategic with review 6. Make preservation more accessible 13. Protect historic resources 7. Support people doing the work 14. Implement the plan collaboratively 8. Engage new partners What We Preserve Images, clockwise from top left: Juneteenth parade, unveiling of La Loteria mural, archaeological resources Image sources: The Austin Chronicle (two images), San Antonio Office of Historic Preservation Think broadly. • Recognize Austin’s rich and complex history through active listening, inclusive research, and interpretation • Better recognize and protect legacy businesses, murals, and archaeological resources • Use preservation tools to support displacement prevention and environmental sustainability Who Preserves Invite and support. • Engage new partners and audiences • Help community members access knowledge and resources • Support people doing the work: homeowners and tenants, crafts- people, commissioners, and staff Images, clockwise from top left: Protest at City Hall to preserve Edward Rendon Park (Chicano Park), door hanger in San Antonio, “Stories within Stories” project of the Austin Asian American Film Festival Image sources: Bertha Rendon Delgado, San Antonio Office of Historic Preservation, Austin …
ZONING & PLATTING COMMISSION RULES OF PROCEDURE As amended by the Zoning & Platting Commission on November XX, 2024 ARTICLE I. GENERAL PROVISIONS (A) Legal Authority & Jurisdiction. (1) The Zoning & Platting Commission (hereafter “Commission”) derives its legal authority from the Texas Local Government Code, Chapters 211 and 212, and the City of Austin’s Land Development Code (Title 25). (2) The Commission serves as the Land Use Commission for matters within its jurisdiction under LDC § 25-1-188, which include: (a) Control over platting and subdividing land within the corporate limits of the City and extraterritorial jurisdiction of the City; (b) Make recommendations to City Council regarding proposed zoning changes; and (c) Other functions, as established by ordinance, including but not limited to review and approval of applications for conditional use site plans and environmental variances. (3) The Commission may request that the City Manager provide relevant information and staff support in relation to its functions. (B) Rules of Procedure. (1) These Rules of Procedure (“Rules”) establish standards and guidelines for the conduct of public hearings and the resolution of cases before the Commission. In the event of a conflict with City Code or other applicable law, the Code or other law supersedes these Rules. (2) Applicants and other interested parties should familiarize themselves with these Rules before filing an application or testifying on a case to the Commission. For information regarding membership, terms, and other requirements relating to the operating and structure of the Commission, please consult the Commission’s bylaws and City Code Chapter 2-1. ARTICLE II. OFFICIAL ACTS AND RECORDS (A) Announcement of Official Acts. (1) The Secretary, who shall be selected by the Commission, shall prepare for the Commission all letters of transmittal to the City Council for Commission approval and shall sign all documents required for Commission action relative to zoning plan changes, special permits, and subdivision plans. Letters to the Council shall be signed by the Chair of the Commission and posted on line. (2) In the absence of the Secretary, the Chair, Vice Chair, or other member selected by the Commission may perform functions assigned to the Secretary under these rules. (B) Official Records. (1) The official records of the Commission shall be its adopted minutes and electronic recordings of its meetings. (2) The official records of the Commission shall constitute a public record open to public inspection. (3) A copy of these Rules …
ZONING & PLATTING COMMISSION RULES OF PROCEDURE As amended by the Zoning & Platting Commission on November XX, 2024 ARTICLE I. GENERAL PROVISIONS (A) Legal Authority & Jurisdiction. (1) The Zoning & Platting Commission (hereafter “ZAP” or “Commission”) derives its legal authority from the Texas Local Government Code, Chapters 211 and 212, and the City of Austin’s Land Development Code (Title 25). (2) The Commission ZAP serves as the Land Use Commission for matters within its jurisdiction under LDC § 25-1-188, which include: (a) Control over platting and subdividing land within the corporate limits of the City and extraterritorial jurisdiction of the City; (b) Make recommendations to City Council regarding proposed zoning changes; and (c) Other functions, as established by ordinance, including but not limited to review and approval of applications for conditional use site plans and environmental variances. (3) The Commission may request that the City Manager provide relevant information and staff support in relation to its functions. (B) Rules of Procedure. (1) These Rules of Procedure (“Rules”) establish standards and guidelines for the conduct of public hearings and the resolution of cases before the Commission. In the event of a conflict with City Code or other applicable law, the Code or other law supersedes these Rules. (2) Applicants and other interested parties should familiarize themselves with these Rules before filing an application or testifying on a case to the Commission ZAP. For information regarding membership, terms, and other requirements relating to the operating and structure of the Commission, please consult the Commission’s ZAP’s bylaws and City Code Chapter 2-1. ARTICLE II. OFFICIAL ACTS AND RECORDS (A) Announcement of Official Acts. (1) The Executive Secretary, who shall be selected by the Commission, shall prepare for the Commission all letters of transmittal to the City Council for Commission approval and shall sign all documents required for Commission action relative to zoning plan changes, special permits, and subdivision plans. Letters to the Council shall be signed by the Chair of the Commission and posted on line. (2) In the absence of the Executive Secretary, the Chair, Vice Chair, or other member selected by the Commission may perform functions assigned to the Executive Secretary under these rules. (B) Official Records. (1) The official records of the Commission shall be its adopted minutes and electronic recordings of its meetings. (2) The official records of the Commission shall constitute a public record open to …
2025 ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISSION MEETING DATES AND DEADLINES Austin City Hall 301 W. Second Street, Austin, TX, 78701 Council Chambers Room 1001| 6:00 PM Meeting Date 1ST and 3RD Tuesday of the month at 6:00 p.m. (Unless otherwise noted) January 7th January 21st February 4th February 18th *March 3rd, March 4th, or March 5th March 18th April 1st April 15th May 6th May 20th June 3rd June 17th July 1st July 15th August 5th August 19th September 2nd September 16th October 7th October 21st *November 3rd, November 4th, or November 5th November 18th December 2nd December 16th Materials Deadline 5 days prior to Meeting by close of business (5:00 p.m.) (No exceptions) January 2nd January 16th January 30th February 13th *February 26th, February 27th, or February 28th March 13th March 27th April 10th May 1st May 15th May 29th June 12th June 26th July 10th July 31st August 14th August 28th September 11th October 2nd October 16th *October 29th, October 30th, October 31st November 13th November 21st December 11th
ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES TUESDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2024 The Zoning and Platting Commission convened in a regular meeting on Tuesday October 15, 2024, at Austin City Hall, Council Chambers, Room 1001, 301 W. Second Street, in Austin, Texas. Chair NAME called the Zoning and Platting Commission meeting to order at 6:03 p.m. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance: Hank Smith Felix De Portu Alejandra Flores Taylor Major Ryan Puzycki Carrie Thompson Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: William Floyd Lonny Stern Board Members/Commissioners absent: Scott Boone David Fouts Besty Greenberg APPROVAL OF MINUTES Approve the minutes of the Zoning and Platting Commission regular meeting on October 1, 2024. The minutes from the meeting of October 1, 2024, were approved on the consent agenda on Commissioner Flores’ motion, Commissioner Puzycki’s second, on an 8-0 vote. Vice Chair Greenberg, and Commissioners Boone and Flouts were absent. 1. 1 PUBLIC HEARINGS 2 Zoning: C14-2024-0130 - Pfugerville ISD Support Services; District 1 2021 Crystal Bend Drive, Walnut Creek Location: Owner/Applicant: Pflugerville Independent School District (Craig Pruett) Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: Gil Engineering (Monica Silva) I-RR to P Recommended Sherri Sirwaitis, 512-974-3057, sherri.sirwaitis@austintexas.gov Planning Department The motion to approve Staff’s recommendation of P was approved on the consent agenda on Commissioner Flores’ motion, Commissioner Puzycki’s second, on an 8-0 vote. Vice Chair Greenberg, and Commissioners Boone and Flouts were absent. 3. Conditional Use SP-2024-0140CS - Tower Ventures-Jester Blvd.; District 10 7805-1/2 Jester Boulevard, Bull Creek Permit: Location: Owner/Applicant: Jester Club, Inc. Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: Vincent Gerard and Asssociates, Inc. (Hunter Biechlin) Conditional Use Permit Recommended Heather Chaffin, 512-974-2140, heather.chaffin@austintexas.gov Development Services Department The motion to approve the Conditional Use Permit, with a 29-foot adjustment, for SP- 2024-0140CS - Tower Ventures-Jester Blvd located at 7805-1/2 Jester Boulevard was approved on Commissioner Major’s motion, Commissioner Flores’ second, on an 8-0 vote. Vice Chair Greenberg, and Commissioners Boone and Flouts were absent. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 4. Discussion and action on a recommendation to Council related to restricting commercial uses on Imagine Austin corridors. Sponsors: Commissioner Puzycki and Commissioner Stern. The motion to move this recommendation, as amended, to the Codes and Ordinances Joint Committee and the Comprehensive Plan Joint Committee was approved on Chair Smith’s motion, Commissioner Major’s second, on an 8-0 vote. Vice Chair Greenberg, and Commissioners Boone and Flouts were absent. 5. Discussion and action to approve the Zoning and Platting Commission …
1 0 0 1 W E S T H O W A R D L A N E 1 1 - 1 9 - 2 0 2 4 • Rezoning from CS to LI-CO • Conditional Overlay Prohibiting • Basic Industry • Recycling Center • Resource Extraction • Stockyards Rezoning Request 2 Aerial 3 Aerial 4 Built 1995 – Proposed Expansion 5 Aerial with Land Uses 6 Jurisdiction 7 Zoning – CS 8 Zoning – CS 9 • City Staff Support • Respectfully Request Zoning and Platting Commission Support • Questions? • Thank you for your time!
5 7 0 1 D i e h l T r a i l 1 1 - 1 9 - 2 0 2 4 Request - Restrictive Covenant Amendment • Acreage: 17.081 acres • Zoning: MF-4-CO • Developed: 307 Multifamily Units (18 units per acre) • 1984 City Public Restrictive Covenant (C14-84-022) • Maximum density of 30 units per acre • 2008 Zoning Ordinance 20080131-101 (C14-2007-0211) • Maximum density of 18 units per acre Aerial Zoomed Out 3 Aerial Zoomed In 4 Zoning Map Zoomed In 5 1984 Restrictive Covenant 6 2008 Zoning Ordinance 7 2013 - IMT @ Riata - 307 Multifamily Units 8 307 Multifamily Units 9 • Respectfully Request Zoning and Platting Commission • City Staff Support Support • Questions? • Thank you for your time!
North Trail Office Site Plan Approval Summary The applicant is proposing a low-profile, low-density office use on Loop 360. The property’s location along a Hill Country Roadway requires the site plan be presented to the commission. Staff has confirmed that the site plan meets all requirements needed for approval. Hill Country Roadway Site Plan 25-5-142 – Land Use Commission Approval “Land Use Commission approval of a site plan is required for… development in a Hill Country Roadway Corridor.” 25-2-147 – Action By the Land Use Commission “The Land Use Commission shall approve a site plan for development in a Hill Country Roadway Corridor if the Land Use Commission determines that the proposed development complies with the requirements of this title.” The Property The property is proposed for a low-profile, low-density office use. Standard Uses Impervious Cover Building Cover Height FAR Water Quality Detention Pond Project Office 15.5% 8.6% 28 ft. 0.26 : 1 10% more volume than required 15% larger than required The property is proposed for a low-profile, low-density office use. The project will take access off of Loop 360. The property abuts a Loop 360 ‘cut’ wall, limiting the project’s visibility from the highway. The property abuts a Loop 360 ‘cut’ wall, limiting the project’s visibility from the highway. The property abuts a Loop 360 ‘cut’ wall, limiting the project’s visibility from the highway. The proposed building is a compatible distance (over 350 ft.) from the closest residential structure. Key Takeaways The project complies with all applicable rules and regulations, meeting the Land Development Code’s threshold for commission approval. The project provides lower intensity than the applicant is entitled, with lower impervious cover than otherwise allowed. The project commits to better outcomes than are otherwise required, with larger water quality and detention facilities than required.
Subject: Concerns Regarding the North Trail Development Proposal To: Members of the Zoning and Platting Commission, Alison Alter, and Ashley Fisher From: 2222 CONA Subject: Opposition to Case SPC-2023-0357C – North Trail Office Park Development The North Trail Office Park development, as proposed, raises significant concerns regarding environmental impact, infrastructure strain, and community well-being. While the applicant asserts compliance with regulatory standards, the following issues highlight why this project should not proceed as currently designed: 1. Environmental Risks – Bull Creek • Proximity to Bull Creek: The development site is directly adjacent to Bull Creek, a critical water feature and floodplain (Zone AE per FEMA). Although the plan claims no development within the floodplain, construction activities and increased impervious cover could disrupt natural water flow, increase runoff, and jeopardize the creek's ecological balance. • Biofiltration and Detention Issues: The proposed partial biofiltration system and detention pond rely on assumptions that may not fully mitigate runoff or long-term pollution risks. Inadequate maintenance of these systems could result in sedimentation, water quality degradation, and downstream flooding, which would harm the sensitive Bull Creek watershed. Increased Runoff Potential: Post-development for the underground parking and office the runoff characteristics indicate a significant shift in site hydrology. Even with mitigation measures, the increased impervious cover poses risks of erosion, sediment transport, and habitat destruction. • 2. Environmental Risks - Bluff Instability and Setback Issues • Erosion Risks: Construction activities near the bluff—particularly grading, excavation, and stormwater outflow—could exacerbate erosion and destabilize the bluff. The use of a flow-spreading wall may help diffuse stormwater but does not address the potential for subsurface water movement that could undermine the bluff’s stability over time. The bluff CEF, under Austin’s Environmental Criteria Manual (ECM), may require additional protections. These features appear to be inadequately addressed in the site plan. • Slope Conditions: Nearly half the site consists of slopes greater than 15%, and the bluff itself represents an area of extreme sensitivity. Development on and around such steep terrain increases the risk of structural instability, sediment transport, and bluff failure, especially during heavy rainfall. • Downstream Impacts: Any destabilization of the bluff could lead to sediment deposition into Bull Creek, adversely affecting water quality, aquatic habitats, and the surrounding watershed. 3. Traffic and Connectivity Concerns • Increased Traffic on Loop 360: The projected 1,439 daily trips from the proposed office development will exacerbate congestion on Loop 360, a corridor …
