REGULAR MEETING of the ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISSION TUESDAY, JANUARY 7, 2025, 6:00 PM AUSTIN CITY HALL, COUNCIL CHAMBERS, ROOM 1001 301 WEST 2ND STREET AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the Zoning and Platting Commission may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live. Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely. Registration no later than 2 PM the day of the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. For more information on public comment, please see the agenda section “Speaker Registration.” Please contact Ella Garcia, Staff Liaison, for questions regarding speaker registration at LandUseLiaison@austintexas.gov or by phone at 512-978-0821. CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS/COMMISSIONERS: Hank Smith – Chair (District 8) Betsy Greenberg – Vice-Chair (District 6) Carrie Thompson – Secretary (District 10) Alejandra Flores – Parliamentarian (District 5) Lonny Stern (District 3) Scott Boone (District 1) Felix De Portu (District 4) Taylor Major (District 9) David Fouts (District 2) William D. Floyd (Mayor’s Representative) Ryan Puzycki (District 7) 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: AJ Urteaga, 512-974-2386 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 December 17, 2024. PUBLIC HEARINGS C14-2024-0119 - South Center Street; District 3 905 South Center Street, West Bouldin Creek Watershed 2. Rezoning: Location: Owner/Applicant: AJWC Holdings LLC Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: Jayson Reese Laipenieks MH to SF-3 Recommended Beverly Villela, 512-978-0740, beverly.villela@austintexas.gov Planning Department 3. Rezoning: Location: C14-2024-0069 - AM Station; District 1 7000, 7008, and 7010 Johnny Morris Road, Walnut Creek Watershed Owner/Applicant: Arabon Real Estate LLC Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: Thrower Design, LLC (Ron Thrower and Victoria Haase) GR-MU-CO to GR-CO-DB90 and CS-MU-CO (as amended) …
ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES TUESDAY, DECEMBER 17, 2024 The Zoning and Platting Commission convened in a regular meeting on Tuesday December 17, 2024, at Austin City Hall, Council Chambers, Room 1001, 301 W. Second Street, in Austin, Texas. Chair Smith called the Zoning and Platting Commission meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance: Hank Smith Betsy Greenberg Felix De Portu William Floyd Alejandra Flores Taylor Major Ryan Puzycki Lonny Stern Carrie Thompson Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Scott Boone David Fouts APPROVAL OF MINUTES Approve the minutes of the Zoning and Platting Commission regular meeting on December 3, 2024. The minutes from the meeting of December 3, 2024, were approved on Commissioner Flores’ motion, Commissioner De Portu’s second, on an 11-0 vote. 1. 1 PUBLIC HEARINGS C14-2024-0118.SH - 8301 Riverstone; District 1 8301 Riverstone Drive, Elm Creek Watershed 2. Rezoning: Location: Owner/Applicant: 8301 Riverstone LP Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: Austin Revitalization Authority (Bryan Kight) MF-2 to SF-3 Applicant postponement request to January 21, 2025 Jonathan Tomko, 512-974-1057, jonathan.tomko@austintexas.gov Planning Department The motion to approve the Applicant’s postponement request to January 21, 2025, was approved on the consent agenda on Commissioner Flores’ motion, Commissioner De Portu’s second, on an 11-0 vote. 3. Rezoning: Location: C14-2024-0092 - Allred, Riddle, and W. Slaughter; District 5 2205, 2207, & 2200 Riddle Road; 2200, 2202, 2104, 2106, 2108, & 2206 Allred Drive; 2105, 2107, & 2109 West Slaughter Lane, Slaughter Creek Watershed Owner/Applicant: 2106 Allred LLC; 2105 Slaughter Lane LLC; Ruff Gibson; Scioneaux Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: Scott; 2205 Riddle Road LLC; 2200 Allred Drive LLC Keepers Land Planning (Ricca Keepers) SF-2; LR-MU-CO to GO-MU; LR-MU; CS-1 Indefinite postponement request by Staff Nancy Estrada, 512-974-7617, nancy.estrada@austintexas.gov Planning Department The motion to approve the Applicant’s indefinite postponement request was approved on the consent agenda on Commissioner Flores’ motion, Commissioner De Portu’s second, on an 11-0 vote. SPC-2023-0357C - North Trail Office Park; District 10 4. Site Plan - Hill Country Roadway: Location: Owner/Applicant: Bull Creek Market LLC Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: 6601 N Capital of Texas Highway NB, Bull Creek Watershed Thomson Land Engineering, LLC (Mark Roeder) To approve a Site Plan in a Hill Country Roadway overlay zone for a Professional Office Building and associated development. Recommended Randall Rouda, 512-974-3338, randall.rouda@austintexas.gov Christine Barton-Holmes, 512-974-2788, christine.barton- holmes@austintexas.gov Development Services Department The motion to approve Staff’s recommendation to …
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET TO: SF-3 DISTRICT: 3 CASE: C14-2024-0119 (South Center Street) ADDRESS: 905 South Center Street ZONING FROM: MH SITE AREA: .3148 acres (13,712.69 sq. ft.) PROPERTY OWNER: AJWC Holdings LLC AGENT: Jayson Reese Laipenieks CASE MANAGER: Beverly Villela (512-978-0740, Beverly.Villela@austintexas.gov) STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends SF-3, Family Residence District, zoning. See the Basis of Recommendation section below. ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: January 7, 2025: CITY COUNCIL ACTION: TBD ORDINANCE NUMBER: ISSUES: N/A CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: The property in question is currently zoned mobile home residence (MH) district and contains an uninhabited mobile home residence on the lot. The surrounding properties are primarily zoned family residence (SF-3) district and developed with single-family and duplex residences. To the south, there is an AISD elementary school and limited office (LO) zoning), while the west and east are predominantly single-family residential uses. Please refer to Exhibits A (Zoning Map) and B (Aerial View). The applicant is requesting to zone the property family residence (SF-3) district zoning to allow for the development of up to three residential units. Staff is recommending SF-3 zoning, as it aligns with the purpose of the district and maintains compatibility with surrounding residential uses. The applicant is in agreement with the staff recommendation. C14-2024-0119 Page 2 BASIS OF RECOMMENDATION: The proposed zoning should be consistent with the purpose statement of the district sought. The family residence (SF-3) district is the designation for a moderate density single- family residential use and a duplex use on a lot that is a minimum of 5,750 square feet. An SF-3 district designation may be applied to a use in an existing single-family neighborhood with moderate sized lots or to new development of family housing on lots that are 5,750 square feet or more. Up to three units are permitted under single- family residential development standards. Zoning changes should promote compatibility with adjacent and nearby uses. The surrounding properties are predominantly zoned family residence (SF-3) district zoning and developed with single-family and duplex residential uses. Rezoning this site to SF-3 maintains compatibility with the established neighborhood character and zoning pattern. The proposed zoning should promote consistency and orderly planning. Rezoning this lot to family residence (SF-3) district aligns with the established zoning pattern in the surrounding areas, where SF-3 zoning is predominant. This ensures that future development will be compatible with nearby residential uses and maintains the continuity of land …
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET CASE: C14-2024-0069 (AM Station) ZONING FROM: GR-MU-CO ADDRESS: 7000, 7008, and 7010 Johnny Morris Road SITE AREA: tract 1 (eastern) is DISTRICT: 1 ZONING TO: CS-MU-CO on tract 1 and GR-CO-DB90 on tract 2 (as amended) approximately 9.6 acres; tract 2 (western) is approximately 7.68 acres PROPERTY OWNER: Arabon Real Estate, LLC AGENT: Thrower Design, LLC (Ron Thrower and Victoria Haase) CASE MANAGER: Jonathan Tomko (512) 974-1057, jonathan.tomko@austintexas.gov STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff supports granting the applicant’s request of general commercial services-mixed use-conditional overlay (CS-MU-CO) on tract 1 and community commercial-conditional overlay-density bonus 90 (GR-CO-DB90) on tract 2. The conditional overlay on tract 1 would prohibit the following 31 uses: - Alternative Financial Services - Auto Rental Services - Auto Repair Services - Automotive Sales - Automotive Washing (of any type) - Bed & Breakfast (Group 1) - Bail Bond Services - Agricultural Sales & Services - Building Maintenance Services - Campground - Commercial Blood Plasma Center - Construction Sales & Service - Convenience Storage - Drop-Off Recycling Collection Facility - Service Station - Vehicle Storage - Electronic Prototype Assembly - Electronic Testing - Equipment Repair Services - Equipment Sales - Exterminating Services - Funeral Services - Hospital Services (General) - Hospital Services (Limited) - Kennels - Medical Offices (exceeding 5,000 sqft) - Monument Retail Services - Pawn Shop Services - Indoor Crop Production - Maintenance & Service Facilities - Veterinary Services And conditionally allow the following three uses on tract 1: - Custom Manufacturing - Plant Nursery - Food Preparation The conditional overlay on tract 2 would prohibit the following nine uses: - Automotive Rental - Automotive Repair - Funeral Services - Pawn Shop Services C14-2024-0069 2 - Automotive Washing (of any type - Automotive Sales - Exterminating Services - Service Station - Drive-in Service as an accessory use The applicant is also seeking a waiver of section 25-2-652(F)(3)(b) the ground-floor commercial requirement on tract 2 under, which staff also supports. For a summary of the basis of Staff’s recommendation, please see the basis of recommendation section below. ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: October 1, 2024: The motion to approve the Applicant’s postponement request to November 19, 2024, was approved on the consent agenda on Commissioner Flores’ motion, Commissioner De Portu’s second on an 8-0 vote. Chair Smith and Commissioners Floyd and Major were absent. November 19, 2024: The motion to approve Staff’s postponement request …
7304 KNOX LANE Carter Design Associates (CDA) was retained to review existing research and the residential structure located at 7404 Knox Lane, Austin, Texas. The review was to determine whether the structure met the criteria for historic zoning by the City of Austin. On September 19th, 2024 CDA met on site with the Owner to assess the historic merits of the primary residence and if the criteria were met was there an intact historic structure that could be relocated onsite. The residential structure consists of multiple additions and modifications made by the Knox family throughout their lifetime and ownership of the property. All findings and hypotheses are based on visual observation and research limited to mapping, photographs (contemporary and historic) and written accounts. The original intent of CDA’s review concerned the historic criteria and how, if at all, the structure met the stated criteria. The history of the property suggested that the building had been modified, and there might be an “original” historic building that would better meet the criteria. Our work was to uncover this historic structure and determine how it could be relocated on the site. Findings The site visit forced a revision of the working hypotheses 1. The residence had been radically modified over time and what appeared to the historic features were actually constructed with replica materials. 2. The site/land is just as important as the residential structure 3. The outbuildings better tell the story of the Knox family, based on historic accounts. Today, the residence is a L-shaped plan with a two-story portion to the East; a curved, wrap around covered porch to the Southeast; enclosed shed-roofed porch to the West; and an early one-room addition to the South. Most of the exterior finishes such as the roof, board and batten siding, doors, windows, screens, siding, shutters and trim are modern construction and/or replacements. The finishes do not reflect an historic photo (See Photo X -) which appears to be the South façade of the residence, nor is there any of the (olive-green) stucco mentioned on page 71 of the Austin Originals – Chats with Colorful Characters by Robyn Turner. Many of the interior finishes have been replaced with modern materials chosen for aesthetic reasons by the Owners and intended to reflect an older rustic style. (Exhibit C) Using historical aerial photos, we can begin to put to piece together the evolution of the residence …
1/2/25, 2:09 PM Mail - Garcia, Ella - Outlook Thank you for your consideration. James E. Jarrett 7301 Running Rope Austin, TX 78731 CAUTION: This is an EXTERNAL email. Please use caution when clicking links or opening attachments. If you believe this to be a malicious or phishing email, please report it using the "Report Message" button in Outlook. For any additional questions or concerns, contact CSIRT at "cybersecurity@austintexas.gov". https://outlook.office.com/mail/inbox/id/AAMkADZmYmIxMjZhLTBiMGMtNDRlNC1iMGNiLTlmOTZiZDJkZTBjOABGAAAAAADejYBKWfI4SoHnPgrYj5s… 2/2
From: Cc: Subject: Date: Contreras, Kalan; Garcia, Ella C14H-2024-0162 Friday, December 27, 2024 10:58:43 AM You don't often get email from . Learn why this is important External Email - Exercise Caution Hello, When are the agenda and backup materials available for this Knox Lane case? Given that the notification for the hearing on January 7 was sent during the holidays, and some of the homeowners who would be significantly affected by this development are away, is there any chance this agenda item will be postponed until later in January? Thank you. Jim Jarrett 7301 Running Rope CAUTION: This is an EXTERNAL email. Please use caution when clicking links or opening attachments. If you believe this to be a malicious or phishing email, please report it using the "Report Message" button in Outlook. For any additional questions or concerns, contact CSIRT at "cybersecurity@austintexas.gov". Update On The Knox Preserve Margaret Thomas Knox passed January 20, 2022 allowing the development of the Knox Preserve subdivision to proceed. We’ve had several past articles in the newsletter on Mrs. Knox so I won't dive into her history here. But briefly for context, her husband James Knox inherited the property from his parents. His father, Capt. Warren Penn Knox, was prominent in Boy Scouting in Texas, acquired the property and after WWII started Running Rope Boys Ranch. Barring a thorough deed search, by 1946 the newspaper reports "W.P. Knox" buying the 184 acre property (The Austin American, 26 Apr 1946, Fri, Page 20). By 1947 Running Rope Ranch is up and running in the news. The farmstead (a core house that was extended over the years; out buildings; cleared fields) is extant in the 1937 aerials of Travis County that have recently become available. An oral interview of Margaret Knox for the book Austin Originals, 1982, puts the farmhouse at ca. 1900 at least. Based on the history of this area, could the property be older? Maybe. For example, Esperanza School, which was above Spicewood Springs, was a one room log cabin started in 1866 serving this area.1 The school was less than a mile from the Knox Preserve. Old aerial photos seem to indicate an older entrance to the property may have been off of Spicewood Springs Rd. not far from the school. Could the property be that old? We don’t know without a lot more research, but from the history of the school …
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET CASE NUMBER: PR-2024-021145; GF-2024-043942 HLC DATES: May 1, 2024; September 4, 2024; November 6, 2024 ZAP DATE: January 7, 2025 APPLICANT: Historic Landmark Commission (owner-opposed) HISTORIC NAME: Running Rope Ranch WATERSHED: Shoal Creek ZONING CHANGE: SF-3 to SF-3-H COUNCIL DISTRICT: 10 ADDRESS OF PROPOSED ZONING CHANGE: 7304 Knox Lane STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Recommend historic zoning (SF-3-H) only for the portion of the property already restricted by the conservation easement and critical water quality zones. Exclude the portion of the property set aside for the construction of a detention pond. QUALIFICATIONS FOR DESIGNATION: community value, historical associations, archaeology, landscape features HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION ACTION: May 1, 2024 – Postpone the public hearing. September 4, 2024 – initiate historic zoning. November 6, 2024 – Recommend historic zoning under the criteria for community value, archaeology, and landscape features for the conservation easement, critical water quality zones, and THC-identified archaeological sites located on the property. ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISSION ACTION: CITY COUNCIL ACTION: CASE MANAGER: Kalan Contreras, 512-974-2727 NEIGHBORHOOD ORGANIZATIONS: Austin Independent School District, Austin Lost and Found Pets, Austin Neighborhoods Council, Friends of Austin Neighborhoods, NW Austin Neighbors, Neighborhood Empowerment Foundation, Northwest Austin Civic Association, SELTexas, Sierra Club, Austin Regional Group, TNR BCP - Travis County Natural Resources DEPARTMENT COMMENTS: As the property is listed as a state archaeological site, collaboration with the Texas Historical Commission may be required. BASIS FOR RECOMMENDATION: § 25-2-352(3)(c)(ii) Historical Associations. The property has long-standing significant associations with persons, groups, institutions, businesses, or events of historical importance that contributed significantly to the history of the city, state, or nation or represents a significant portrayal of the cultural practices or the way of life of a definable group of people in a historic time. The property is most recently associated with the Knox family and Running Rope Ranch. The farmstead may have an earlier association with the Spicewood Springs settlement served by Esperanza School. The ranch complex at Knox Lane and Running Rope Lane, known as 7304 or 7306 Knox, was constructed in the early twentieth century—as early as 1900 according to an interview with long-time owner Margaret Knox1—and augmented heavily by the Knox family in the 1940s and later. Located less than a mile from the original site of the Esperanza School,2 now located at Zilker Park, the farmstead was part of the rural Spicewood Springs community.3 The land was purchased in the 1930s by …
SITE PLAN REVIEW SHEET ENVIRONMENTAL VARIANCE REQUEST ONLY ZAP DATE: January 7, 2025 CASE: SP-2024-0147C.SH PROJECT NAME: Loyola Flats APPLICANT: Kimley-Horn (Allison Lehman)(Dwayne Shoppa) AGENT: Kimley-Horn ADDRESS OF SITE: 6700 Decker Lane, Austin, TX 78724 COUNTY: Travis WATERSHED: Elm Creek Watershe d EXISTING ZONING: GR, GR-CO PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT: The applicant is proposing multi-family housing with associated improvements. DESCRIPTION OF VARIANCES: The applicant is requesting to vary from LDC 25-8-261(G) to allow floodplain modification in the Critical Water Quality Zone (CWQZ). STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends this variance, with the following conditions: AREA: 10.45 acres JURISDICTION: Austin Full Purpose 1. Provide ~44,000 square feet of additional wetland mitigation including: 1) native plantings in sedimentation and filtration basins of the biofiltration pond, 2) low-grow native seeding in the detention pond, 3) an enhanced nonerosive pond outfall, 4) planting of native trees, shrubs and bunchgrasses in CEF setbacks and mitigation areas. 2. Provide native pollinator species for wetland CEF mitigation and floodplain restoration plantings. 3. Provide an edge barrier of limestone blocks around the perimeter of the modified CEF setbacks/restoration areas to prevent mowing and/or encroachment in these areas. 4. Provide wetland CEF educational signage next to the CEF setbacks/restoration areas. 5. Provide floodplain restoration plantings of native trees and shrubs for the remaining open area (26,349 square feet/0.61 acres) maximizing restoration within the CWQZ and enhancing the floodplain from an existing condition of Fair to Excellent. 6. Pay $382,157.63 into the Riparian Zone Mitigation Fund for the remaining required floodplain mitigation (376,326 square feet/8.63 acres) using the appropriate ratios per ECM 1.7.6. ENVIRONMENTAL BOARD ACTION: December 4, 2024: With a 7-0 vote, the Environmental Board Commission recommends support of the variance request, with staff conditions. The Environmental Commission recommends the variance request with the following conditions: 2 1. Recommend finding a space for a community garden and provide education programming and signage to community members. 2. Partner with local non-profits on community gardening. 3. Recommend planting native pecan trees. WPD: Miranda Reinhard miranda.reinhard@austintexas.gov PHONE; 512-978-1537 Chris Sapuppo chris.sapuppo@austintexas.gov PHONE: 512-978-4665 ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW STAFF: CASE MANAGER: Attachments: Item for Environmental Commission Agenda Watershed Protection Department presentation Supporting Plans Environmental Board Recommendations COA Functional Assessment of Floodplain Health ITEM FOR ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION AGENDA COMMISSION MEETING DATE: NAME & NUMBER OF PROJECT: NAME OF APPLICANT OR ORGANIZATION: December 4, 2024 Loyola Flats, SP-2024-0147C.SH Allison Lehman, Kimley-Horn LOCATION: 6700 Decker Lane, Austin, TX, 78724 COUNCIL DISTRICT: District …
PROPERTY LINE CRITICAL ENVIRONMENTAL FEATURE CREEK CENTERLINE EXISTING 150' CEF SETBACK BOUNDARY MODIFIED CEF SETBACK BOUNDARY PROPOSED 100 YR COA FULLY DEVELOPED FLOODPLAIN PROPOSED 25 YR COA FULLY DEVELOPED FLOODPLAIN EXISTING CEF BUFFER AREA PROPOSED CEF BUFFER REDUCTION AREA PROPOSED MITIGATION AREA REFERENCE LANDSCAPE SHEET NUMBER 73 (LP 1.01) FOR WETLAND MITIGATION TABLE NOTES: 1. 2. 3. 4. TREES AND TOPOGRAPHY BASED UPON SURVEY BY KIMLEY-HORN & ASSOCIATES. ON OCTOBER 10, 2022. ALL ACTIVITIES WITHIN THE CRITICAL ENVIRONMENTAL FEATURES (CEFS) AND ASSOCIATED SETBACKS MUST COMPLY WITH THE CITY OF AUSTIN LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE. THE NATURAL VEGETATIVE COVER MUST BE RETAINED TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PRACTICABLE; CONSTRUCTION IS PROHIBITED EXCEPT AS IDENTIFIED IN THIS SITE PLAN; AND WASTEWATER DISPOSAL OR IRRIGATION IS PROHIBITED. CRITICAL ENVIRONMENTAL FEATURES BASED ON ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCE INVENTORY PREPARED BY TERRACON CONSULTANTS, INC ON OCTOBER 12, 2023, LAST REVISED JANUARY 5, 2024. PLANTING DETAILS FOR PROPOSED WETLAND MITIGATION AREAS AND WATER QUALITY AND DETENTION PONDS ARE INCLUDED ON LANDSCAPE PLANS: WETLAND MITIGATION PLAN SHEET 73 25' DRAINAGE EASEMENT AND P.U.E DOC# 200300077 OPRTC COLONY LOOP DRIVE (70' PUBLIC R.O.W.) 8" PVC 78-0067 10' P.U.E DOC# 200300077 OPRTC VALVE #135081 12" CI 328997 V T T F FIB FIB CBL CBL FIB FIB T F V T SOUTHWESTERN BELL EASEMENT DOC# 2000156922 OPRTC 20 21 C O L O N Y M L E O D A T O C P D 2 H O 2 # 2 O A D W S 0 E P 0 R 3 T 0 S S II E C C 0 0 7 7 T I O N III AW MH# 97495 VALVE #134994 VALVE #135016 FH AW# 135115 12" PVC 74-0007 6" CI 304031 40' DRAINAGE EASEMENT DOC #200300077 OPRTC CONSTRUCTION IS PROHIBITED WITHIN THE WETLAND CEF INCLUDING DISTURBANCE OF LAND AND REMOVAL OF WOODY VEGETATION C E F B M M B F E C 150' WETLAND CEF SETBACK 6' S/W EASEMENT DOC #200300077 OPRTC 12' P.U.E DOC# 200300077 OPRTC AW MH# 79550 CEFBM L F F L C E F B M L F FL M B F E C F L FL C C C C C 19 18 17 16 15 L F F L L F L F F L F L M B F E D C D M B F E C T CEFBM L F L F L F L F F L …
City of Austin Functional Assessment of Floodplain Health Austin Loyola Tracts July 26, 2024 | Report Number: Report No. 96247363 Prepared for: Kimley-Horn and Associates Inc. 5301 Southwest Parkway, Building 2, Suite 100 Austin, Texas 78735 Prepared for: Bluestone Coke, LLC 3500 35th Avenue North Birmingham, Alabama US USEPA ID No. ALD 000 828 848 Facilities | Environmental | Geotechnical | Materials I July 26, 2024 Kimley-Horn and Associates Inc. 5301 Southwest Parkway, Building 2, Suite 100 Austin, Texas 78735 Attn: Allison Lehman P (512) 646-2237 E Dwayne.shoppa@kimley-horn.com Austin Loyola Tracts NWC Loyola and Decker Lanes Austin, Texas 78735 Terracon Project No. 96247363 Dear Ms. Lehman: RE: City of Austin Functional Assessment of Floodplain Health (FAFH) Terracon Consultants, Inc. (Terracon) is pleased to provide this City of Austin (COA) Functional Assessment of Floodplain Health (FAFH) report prepared for the above- referenced site. Based on the proposed design plans, some modifications would impact the COA Fully Developed Floodplain and/or the COA Critical Water Quality Zone (CWQZ), as determined by the client and the COA Watershed Protection Department (WPD) staff. Terracon established two Zone 1 transects and Zone 2 transects within the COA Fully Developed Floodplain area and/or CWQZ on the southern portion of the site. To accommo- date the length of the area proposed for design impact within floodplain of the project area, transects 1 and 2 (T-1 and T-2) are approximately 100-meter transects with three 100- square meter sample plots (P1, P2, and P3). Transect 3 (T-3) is an approximately 75-meter transect with three 100-sqaure meter sample plots (P1 and P2). Transect 4 (T-4) is an ap- proximately 25-meter transect with one 100-square meter plot (P1). The Zone 1 transects were scored for vegetative buffer gap frequency, large woody debris, soil compaction, struc- tural diversity, tree demography. The Zone 2 transects were scored for vegetative buffer Facilities | Environmental | Geotechnical | Materials i Functional Assessment of Floodplain Health Austin Loyola Tracts ■ Austin, Travis County, Texas July 26, 2024 ■ Terracon Project: 96247363 gap frequency, large woody debris, soil compaction, structural diversity, tree demography, wetland tree status, and riparian zone width. Below is a summary table of transects’ scores and assessed conditions: Transect Zone Score T-1 T-2 T-3 T-4 1 2 2 1 Assessed Condition Fair Fair Fair Fair 8 13 15 9 The attached Exhibits 1.0 - 1.2 depict the approximate Zone 1 and Zone 2 transect locations, …
REGULAR MEETING of the ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISSION TUESDAY, JANUARY 7, 2025, 6:00 PM AUSTIN CITY HALL, COUNCIL CHAMBERS, ROOM 1001 301 WEST 2ND STREET AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the Zoning and Platting Commission may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live. Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely. Registration no later than 2 PM the day of the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. For more information on public comment, please see the agenda section “Speaker Registration.” Please contact Ella Garcia, Staff Liaison, for questions regarding speaker registration at LandUseLiaison@austintexas.gov or by phone at 512-978-0821. CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS/COMMISSIONERS: Hank Smith – Chair (District 8) Betsy Greenberg – Vice-Chair (District 6) Carrie Thompson – Secretary (District 10) Alejandra Flores – Parliamentarian (District 5) Lonny Stern (District 3) Scott Boone (District 1) Felix De Portu (District 4) Taylor Major (District 9) David Fouts (District 2) William D. Floyd (Mayor’s Representative) Ryan Puzycki (District 7) 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 ADDENDUM CALL TO ORDER Executive Liaison: Joi Harden, 512-974-1617 Staff Liaison: Ella Garcia, 512-978-0821 Attorney: AJ Urteaga, 512-974-2386 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. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 9. Discussion and action to approve upcoming special called meeting dates. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Note: City Code requires two board members sponsor an item to be included on an agenda. This section of the agenda provides members an opportunity to request items for future agendas. Staff should assume that if there is no objection from other members expressed at the meeting, the members’ silence indicates approval for staff to include on the next agenda. ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon …
From: To: Subject: Date: Laura Clapp Contreras, Kalan c14H-2024-0162 Friday, January 3, 2025 10:47:41 AM [You don't often get email from https://aka.ms/LearnAboutSenderIdentification ] Learn why this is important at External Email - Exercise Caution Dear Mr. Contreras, I am in favor of protecting the historical sites at 7304 Knox Lane and rezoning the area as a historic landmark. The home, which I have been in, was hand built and has unique features including its layout and narrow staircase to the second story. It’s important that we protect places that remind us of our shared history. The land used to be a boys’ camp and today is the habitat of many deer, armadillo, foxes, opossums, and hawks. I’m sure there are many more species there; has there been an environmental study to be certain that these rare seven acres aren’t home to any endangered animals? Thank you, Laura Clapp 512-534-6637 CAUTION: This is an EXTERNAL email. Please use caution when clicking links or opening attachments. If you believe this to be a malicious or phishing email, please report it using the "Report Message" button in Outlook. For any additional questions or concerns, contact CSIRT at "cybersecurity@austintexas.gov". From: To: Subject: Date: Attachments: Brad Qi Contreras, Kalan Rezoning reponse Wednesday, January 1, 2025 5:05:33 PM 2024 Rezoning Response.pdf You don't often get email from . Learn why this is important External Email - Exercise Caution Hi Kalan, Happy New Year! This is Binbin Qi and Zhi Li. We are the owner of 4003 Greystone Dr. We are sending across our response in favor of the rezoning hearing in regards to 7304 KNOX LN. Let us know if you have any questions. Thank you Brad CAUTION: This is an EXTERNAL email. Please use caution when clicking links or opening attachments. If you believe this to be a malicious or phishing email, please report it using the "Report Message" button in Outlook. For any additional questions or concerns, contact CSIRT at "cybersecurity@austintexas.gov". 1/6/25, 12:49 PM Mail - Garcia, Ella - Outlook to put a private drive in where now there is open ground) will have on recharge zones for these springs or the endangered species inhabiting them. This type of groundwater is a scarce natural resource, one that every citizen has an interest in protecting. No development should occur without an examination of the impact on the watershed of the planned paving. (3) The Knox …
1/7/25, 2:52 PM Mail - Garcia, Ella - Outlook significant on the rest of the Knox tract, but no investigation has been made and no preservation efforts have occurred. Allowing important common cultural sites to be disturbed and destroyed so outside financiers can squeeze maximum profit out of a site cannot be what the City of Austin is about. A detailed study of the property needs to be conducted. These concerns must be addressed. The developer has made no effort to meet with residents to discuss this. They have, instead, hurried this agenda forward right after the holidays with minimal notice to residents. Thank you for your consideration. Sincerely, Meghan Ellington CAUTION: This is an EXTERNAL email. Please use caution when clicking links or opening attachments. If you believe this to be a malicious or phishing email, please report it using the "Report Message" button in Outlook. For any additional questions or concerns, contact CSIRT at "cybersecurity@austintexas.gov". https://outlook.office.com/mail/inbox/id/AAMkADZmYmIxMjZhLTBiMGMtNDRlNC1iMGNiLTlmOTZiZDJkZTBjOABGAAAAAADejYBKWfI4SoHnPgrYj5s… 2/2
Week of February 3rd Conflict: City Council Special Called Meeting (no first floor City Hall) Potential Dates: Monday, February 3, 2025 Tuesday, February 4, 2025 Meeting Location: PDC appears available City Hall is not available PDC; must be done before 5:45 City Hall is not available City Hall is not available PDC; must be after 5:30 City Hall is available Wednesday, February 5, 2025 PDC is not available Thursday, February 6, 2025
From: To: Cc: Subject: Date: Leah Bojo Contreras, Kalan Temaria Davis Re: Postponement request for 1/7 ZAP Monday, January 6, 2025 4:17:30 PM External Email - Exercise Caution Hi Kalan, We can agree to 1/21. Thanks and Happy New Year! Leah M. Bojo, AICP, Director of Land Use & Entitlements 2705 Bee Caves Road, Suite 100, Austin, TX 78746 Drenner Group, PC | 512-665-1570 cell | | www.drennergroup.com
From: To: Subject: Date: Meghan Ellington Contreras, Kalan Knox Lane zoning and development plans. Monday, January 6, 2025 5:42:14 PM You don't often get email from Learn why this is important External Email - Exercise Caution To whom it may concern: I’m writing in regards to the Knox Lane zoning and development plan. My name is Meghan Ellington and my family lives on Spurlock, directly affected by the traffic from Running Rope. We have three kids, 10, 7 and 4, who constantly use our driveway, yard and adjacent street as a place to safely play. There are young children all up and down our street. There are no sidewalks on our street and all of these children regularly ride bikes and visit neighbors. Most of them also walk to school at Doss Elementary and walk home from school. We are all firmly opposed to the proposal from the developer to build up to 20 units on the historic and environmentally sensitive Knox property. Our opposition is based largely on three points: (1) The developer intends to use a single, short cul de sac as the sole entry and exit for 20 residences (including ADUs), which could conservatively mean 40 vehicles. Knox Lane is a short cul de sac, perhaps 50 yards long. The developer has not conducted a traffic study to my knowledge. The developer has continually increased the number of planned units for the space, without regard to the effects that these vehicles will have on the neighborhood and the environment. The increased traffic will be dangerous to the children in the neighborhood, bad for the many heritage trees adjoining Knox Lane, and detrimental to the area at large. (2) As was discussed previously at the historical commission meeting, the Knox property includes a spring fed pool (it has been estimated there may be up to 6 springs), which are believed to house an endangered salamander. To our knowledge, the developer has not conducted any hydrological study purporting to examine the impact that paving a massive portion of this property (the developer plans to put a private drive in where now there is open ground) will have on recharge zones for these springs or the endangered species inhabiting them. This type of groundwater is scarce natural resource, one that every citizen has an interest in protecting. No development should occur without an examination of the impact on the watershed …
