REGULAR MEETING of the ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISSION TUESDAY, MARCH 18, 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) 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 Staff Liaison: Ella Garcia, 512-978-0821 Attorney: Jenna Schwartz, 512-978-0871 CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL AGENDA 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 February 18, 2025. PUBLIC HEARINGS C14-2024-0165 - Zimmerman SF South; District 6 2. Rezoning: Location: 11301 Zimmerman Lane, Bull Creek Watershed Owner/Applicant: Barbara Allen Agnew and Brian Matthew Smith Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: Jackson Walker LLP (Pamela Madere) DR to SF-6 Recommended Sherri Sirwaitis, 512-974-3057, sherri.sirwaitis@austinxas.gov Planning Department 3. Rezoning: C14-2024-0169 - Zimmerman SF North; District 6 Location: 11300 Zimmerman Lane, Bull Creek Watershed Owner/Applicant: Barbara Allen Agnew and Brian Matthew Smith Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: Jackson Walker LLP (Pamela Madere) DR to SF-6 Recommended Sherri Sirwaitis, 512-974-3057, sherri.sirwaitis@austinxas.gov Planning Department C14-2024-0178 …
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET CASE: C14-2024-0165 (Zimmerman SF South) DISTRICT: 10 ADDRESS: 11301 Zimmerman Lane ZONING FROM: DR TO: SF-6 SITE AREA: 6.62 acres PROPERTY OWNER: Barbara Allen Agnew and Brian Matthew Smith AGENT: Jackson Walker LLP (Pamela Madere) CASE MANAGER: Sherri Sirwaitis (512-974-3057, sherri.sirwaitis@austintexas.gov) STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends SF-6, Townhouse and Condominium Residence district, zoning. ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: February 18, 2025: Postponed to March 18, 2025 at the applicant's request by consent (8-0, S. Boone, D. Fouts and T. Major-absent); R. Puzycki-1st, A. Flores-2nd. March 18, 2025 CITY COUNCIL ACTION: ORDINANCE NUMBER: 02 C14-2024-0165 - Zimmerman SF South; District 61 of 15 C14-2024-0165 ISSUES: N/A CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: 2 The property in question is a 6.62 acre vacant tract of land that takes access to Zimmerman Lane. The area to the north, across Zimmerman Lane, is developed with a single-family residence zoned DR. To the south there is an apartment complex that was zoned PUD as part of the Four Points Centre Planned Unit Development that takes access to North FM 620 Road. To the east, there are single family residences along the southern side of Zimmerman Lane and townhouse/condominium residences along the northern side of Zimmerman Lane that are zoned SF-6-CO. Toward the terminus of Zimmerman Lane, there is a single-family residence zoned DR and an undeveloped area zoned SF-1. The property to the west, is zoned MF-2 and is undeveloped. There is also undeveloped land on the northern side of Zimmerman Lane zoned MF-2-CO. The lot at the northeast corner of N. FM 620 Road, is developed with a convenience storage/vehicle storage use (Longhorn Boat & Camper Storage) zoned SF-2 that was constructed prior to annexation by the city. In addition, the lot at the southeast corner of Zimmerman Lane and N. FM 620 Road, is developed with a service station (Shell) and a restaurant use (Rudy’s Country Store and Bar-B-Que). The applicant in this case is requesting to rezone this site from DR zoning to SF-6 zoning to develop the property for single-family/condominium use. This tract of land fronts onto Zimmerman Lane, a twenty foot wide collector street that dead ends into a cul-de-sac. Originally, Zimmerman Lane was projected to connect with Forsythia Drive, to the east, as part of the Arterial 8 extension. Arterial 8 (Forsythia Drive) was planned to be a ninety-foot arterial roadway that was to connect Loop 360 …
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET CASE: C14-2024-0169 (Zimmerman SF North) DISTRICT: 10 ADDRESS: 11300 Zimmerman Lane ZONING FROM: DR TO: SF-6 SITE AREA: 4.97 acres PROPERTY OWNER: Barbara Allen Agnew and Brian Matthew Smith AGENT: Jackson Walker LLP (Pamela Madere) CASE MANAGER: Sherri Sirwaitis (512-974-3057, sherri.sirwaitis@austintexas.gov) STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends SF-6, Townhouse and Condominium Residence district, zoning. ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: February 18, 2025: Postponed to March 18, 2025 at the applicant's request by consent (8-0, S. Boone, D. Fouts and T. Major-absent); R. Puzycki-1st, A. Flores-2nd. March 18, 2025 CITY COUNCIL ACTION: ORDINANCE NUMBER: 03 C14-2024-0169 - Zimmerman SF North; District 61 of 15 C14-2024-0169 2 ISSUES: N/A CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: The property in question is a 4.97 acre tract of land that is developed with a single-family residence, with a separate garage structure, that takes access to Zimmerman Lane. The properties to the north are developed with a single-family residence and undeveloped land and are zoned SF-2, DR and LO respectively. To the south, across Zimmerman Lane there is an undeveloped tract of land zoned DR. To the east, along Zimmerman Lane, there are townhouse/condominium residences and single-family residences zoned SF-6-CO. At the terminus of Zimmerman Lane, there is undeveloped property zoning SF-1. The property to the west, was zoned MF-2-CO through zoning case C14-2022-0044 and is currently undeveloped. At the northeast corner of N. FM 620 Road, there is a convenience storage/vehicle storage use (Longhorn Boat & Camper Storage) zoned SF-2 that was constructed prior to annexation by the city. The applicant in this case is requesting to rezone this site from DR, Development Reserve District, zoning to SF-6, Townhouse and Condominium Residence district, zoning to redevelop the property with single-family/condominium uses. This tract of land fronts onto Zimmerman Lane, a twenty foot wide collector street that dead ends into a cul-de-sac. Originally, Zimmerman Lane was projected to connect with Forsythia Drive, to the east, as part of the Arterial 8 extension. Arterial 8 (Forsythia Drive) was planned to be a ninety-foot arterial roadway that was to connect Loop 360 to Yaupon Drive. The City of Austin has deleted the plans to construct Arterial 8, due in part to BCCP issues and because of the City’s purchase of the Stennis Tract. Zimmerman Lane is a county roadway that was annexed by the city of Austin in 1997. There are no planned improvements for this portion …
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET CASE: C14-2024-0178 (8116 Ferguson Cutoff) DISTRICT: 1 ADDRESS: 8116 Ferguson Cutoff ZONING FROM: I-SF-2 TO: LI SITE AREA: .5510 acres (24,000 sq. ft.) PROPERTY OWNER: LWR Management LLC - Series Ferguson, Kyle Rother AGENT: Civilitude LLC, Amy Nunnellee CASE MANAGER: Beverly Villela (512-978-0740, Beverly.Villela@austintexas.gov) STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends granting limited industrial service (LI) district zoning. See the Basis of Recommendation section below. ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: March 18, 2025: CITY COUNCIL ACTION: TBD ORDINANCE NUMBER: No. ISSUES: N/A CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: The property in question is approximately 0.5510 acres (24,000 sq. ft.), developed with a warehouse, and currently designated as interim single family residence (I-SF-2). The site is located along Ferguson Cutoff, a street level 2, and is surrounded by a mix of industrial and warehouse uses. Adjacent zoning includes limited industrial service with conditional overlay (LI-CO) to the north and south, and interim single family residence (I-SF-2) and limited industrial service (LI) to the west. To the east, the property is adjacent to ETJ and public land (P). Staff is recommending the Limited Industrial Service (LI) district zoning as it is compatible with adjacent land uses and aligns with the area's existing commercial and light industrial character. The applicant is seeking this zoning change to facilitate a proposed laundry services business. 04 C14-2024-0178 - 8116 Ferguson Cutoff; District 11 of 10 C14-2024-0178 Page 2 Per the comprehensive plan review comments, the site is located within 0.25 miles of the Manor/Springdale/Cameron Activity Corridor and has convenient access to public transit, sidewalks, and bike lanes, providing connectivity for employees and customers. The proposed rezoning is consistent with Imagine Austin goals by promoting employment opportunities and supporting industrial land uses in the area. The applicant is in agreement with the staff recommendation. Please refer to Exhibits A (Zoning Map) and B (Aerial View). BASIS OF RECOMMENDATION: 1. The proposed zoning should be consistent with the purpose statement of the district sought. Zoning changes should promote compatibility with adjacent and nearby uses. The limited industrial service (LI) district is intended as an area primarily for commercial services and limited manufacturing uses, generally on moderately sized sites. 2. The proposed LI zoning promotes compatibility with the surrounding properties, which are predominantly zoned LI-CO and I-SF-2 and are developed with warehouse uses. The rezoning would maintain the area's commercial and light industrial character while accommodating a new use …
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET CASE: Whisper Valley PUD Amendment #3 (C814-2009-0094.03) DISTRICT: 1 ADDRESS: 9605 North FM 973 Road, 9501 North FM 973 Road, Taylor Lane, Nez Perce Trace, 8312 Taylor Lane, and 9015 Taylor Lane ZONING FROM: PUD TO: PUD (amendments) SITE AREA: approximately 2,066 acres PROPERTY OWNER: Club Deal 120 Whisper Valley LP AGENT: City of Austin (Jonathan Tomko) CASE MANAGER: Jonathan Tomko (512) 974-1057, jonathan.tomko@austintexas.gov STAFF RECOMMEDATION: Staff recommends granting the requested amendments to the PUD. This PUD amendment would allow the following amendments to the PUD per Council Resolution No. 20241212- 068: • Affordable period for ownership units of not less than 99 years; • Sale price for affordable units established by metrics determined by the Director of the Housing Department; • Eligible residential developments eligible for and receiving SMART Housing certification if S.M.A.R.T. Housing program eligibility requirements are satisfied; and If installed in a phase of the development, sustainable energy infrastructure will be made available with equal access between affordable and market-rate residential units. • ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: March 18, 2025: Case is scheduled to be heard by Zoning and Platting Commission. CITY COUNCIL ACTION: December 12, 2024: Council Resolution No. 20241212-068 (Exhibit C) April 24, 2025: Case is scheduled to be heard by City Council. ORDINANCE NUMBER: N/A ISSUES: N/A CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: 05 C814-2009-0094.03 - City Initiated: Whisper Valley PUD Amendment #3; District 11 of 11 C814-2009-0094.03 2 PUD LAND USES The property in question is approximately 2,066 acres of undeveloped, and large-lot single family more or less located east of FM 973 and north of the intersection of FM 969 and Taylor Lane. It is within the Austin limited purpose jurisdiction. The original PUD was approved by City Council on August 26, 2010 by Ordinance No. 20100826-066. BASIS OF RECOMMENDATION: The proposed zoning should be consistent with the goals and objectives of the City Council. Zoning should allow for reasonable use of the property. The proposed zoning should satisfy a real public need and not provide special privilege to the owner. EXISTING ZONING AND LAND USES: ZONING Site North Austin ETJ and SB 2038 Undeveloped, Large-lot single family Undeveloped, Large-lot single family, Travis County East Metro Park Undeveloped, Large-lot single family Undeveloped, Large-lot single family Undeveloped ETJ Release South Austin ETJ East Austin ETJ West Austin ETJ NEIGHBORHOOD PLANNING AREA: Not in a neighborhood planning area WATERSHED: Gilleland …
************************************************************************ MEMORANDUM TO: Hank Smith, Chair Zoning and Platting Commission Members FROM: Nancy Estrada Planning Department DATE: March 12, 2025 RE: C814-04-0187.03.SH – Goodnight Ranch PUD Amendment #3 Postponement Request by Staff ************************************************************************ Staff requests a postponement of the above referenced case from the March 18, 2025, Zoning and Platting Commission hearing to April 15, 2025. Staff is reviewing the current update submittal. 06 C814-04-0187.03.SH - Goodnight Ranch PUD Amendment #3; District 21 of 1
SUBDIVISION REVIEW SHEET CASE NO.: C8-2019-0057.2A(VAC) COMMISSION DATE: March 18, 2025 SUBDIVISION NAME: Pearson Ranch West Phase 2A partial plat vacation ADDRESS: 14400 N FM 620 RD SB APPLICANT: Brett Ames (Pearson Ranch, LLC) AGENT: C.J. Ponton, P.E. (Kimley-Horn) AREA: 36.881 acres LOTS: 9 COUNTY: Williamson WATERSHED: Lake Creek JURISDICTION: 2-Mile ETJ DEPARTMENT COMMENTS: The request is for the approval of a partial plat vacation of Pearson Ranch Phase 2A Final Plat, C8- 2019-0057.2A. Nine lots (36.881 ac) out of the previously platted eleven lot subdivision (58.65 ac), Pearson Ranch West Phase 2A, recorded as Williamson County Doc. No. 2023065228, will be vacated according to the partial plat vacation document attached as Exhibit D. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of this partial plat vacation as it complies with the conditions listed in the comment report dated February 20, 2025, and attached as Exhibit C. CASE MANAGER: Joey de la Garza PHONE: 512-974-2664 E-mail: joey.delagarza@austintexas.gov ATTACHMENTS Exhibit A: Vicinity map Exhibit B: Existing plat Exhibit C: Comment report dated February 20, 2025 Exhibit D: Partial plat vacation document 07 C8-2019-0057.2A(VAC) - Pearson Ranch West Phase 2A partial plat vacation; 2-mile ETJ1 of 12 W . P A L M E R L N I N E B L V D L E L A K P E A R S O N R A N C H R D E N A H A V E N E 0 2 F M 6 S.H. 45 5 4 . H . S SOUTHERN PACIFIC RAILROAD W . P A R M E R L N 5707 Southwest Pkwy Bldg. 2 Suite 250 Austin, Texas 78735 Tel: 512.306.8252 (TX REG. F-1114) SITE LOCATION MAP PEARSON RANCH WEST PH 2 & 2B 0 500 1000 GRAPHIC SCALE IN FEET g w d . p a M n o i t a c o L e t i S \ s p a M i l \ t r o p e R g n i r e e n g n E \ 2 e s a h P - t a P l a n F \ s t n e m u c o D g n i s s e c o r P _ g n i t t i i m r e P \ t n e m e g a n a M t c e j …
07 C8-2019-0057.2A(VAC) - Pearson Ranch West Phase 2A partial plat vacation; 2-mile ETJ6 of 12 07 C8-2019-0057.2A(VAC) - Pearson Ranch West Phase 2A partial plat vacation; 2-mile ETJ7 of 12 CITY OF AUSTIN –DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT SUBDIVISION APPLICATION – MASTER COMMENT REPORT PHONE #: 512-974-2664 February 12, 2025 February 20, 2025 Pearson Ranch Phase 2A Final Plat 14320 N FM 620 RD SB C8-2019-0057.2A(VAC) U5 Joey de la Garza CASE NUMBER: UPDATE: CASE MANAGER: PROJECT NAME: LOCATION: SUBMITTAL DATE: FINAL REPORT DATE: STAFF REPORT: All comments cleared by staff. Once the associated Pearson Ranch West Phase 2B total plat vacation, C8-2019-0057.3A(VAC), has also been approved by staff, the two plat vacations will be scheduled for a Land Use Commission hearing for final approval and the case manager will contact the applicant with meeting details. After the plat vacations are approved by the Land Use Commission, please contact the case manager for recording fee amounts and further instruction for recording all documents. The plat vacations will be recorded along with the corresponding Pearson Ranch West Phase 2A Replat, C8-2024-0102.0A. REVIEWERS: Planner 1 : Erik Holden Subdivision Review - Joey de la Garza - joey.delagarza@austintexas.gov All comments cleared. Once the associated Pearson Ranch West Phase 2B total plat vacation, C8-2019-0057.3A(VAC), has also been approved by staff, the two plat vacations will be scheduled for a Land Use Commission hearing for final approval. After the plat vacations are approved by the Land Use Commission, they will be recorded along with the corresponding Pearson Ranch West Phase 2A Replat, C8-2024-0102.0A. END OF MASTER COMMENT REPORT 07 C8-2019-0057.2A(VAC) - Pearson Ranch West Phase 2A partial plat vacation; 2-mile ETJ8 of 12 07 C8-2019-0057.2A(VAC) - Pearson Ranch West Phase 2A partial plat vacation; 2-mile ETJ9 of 12 07 C8-2019-0057.2A(VAC) - Pearson Ranch West Phase 2A partial plat vacation; 2-mile ETJ10 of 12 BE IT KNOWN, that on the __________day of _________________, 20 ____, the Land Use Commission of the City of Austin, at its regular meeting, did approve the partial vacation of the subdivision known as ______________________________________as recorded in Volume __________, Page _____________or Name of existing recorded subdivision Document Number ______________of the _____________________County, Texas Official Public Records, upon application therefore by all of the owners of all the lots in said subdivision. EXECUTED, this ______________day of __________________, 20 ____. Printed Name: ____________________________________________, Chair Land Use Commission City of Austin ATTEST: Printed Name: ____________________________________, Senior Planner City …
08 C8-2019-0057.3A(VAC) - Pearson Ranch West Phase 2B total plat vacation; 2-mile ETJ 1 of 13 SUBDIVISION REVIEW SHEET CASE NO.: C8-2019-0057.3A(VAC) COMMISSION DATE: March 18, 2025 SUBDIVISION NAME: Pearson Ranch West Phase 2B total plat vacation ADDRESS: 14320 N FM 620 RD SB APPLICANT: Brett Ames (Pearson Ranch, LLC) AGENT: C.J. Ponton, P.E. (Kimley-Horn) AREA: 22.85 acres LOTS: 4 COUNTY: Williamson WATERSHED: Lake Creek JURISDICTION: 2-Mile ETJ The request is for the approval of a total plat vacation of Pearson Ranch Phase 2B Final Plat which was recorded as Williamson County Doc. No. 2023065228. DEPARTMENT COMMENTS: STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of this total plat vacation as it now complies with the conditions listed in the comment report dated January 27, 2025, which is attached as Exhibit C. The drainage easement that was required by staff to be recorded prior to approving this total plat vacation has been recorded as Williamson County Doc. No. 2025014453 and is attached as Exhibit D. CASE MANAGER: Joey de la Garza PHONE: 512-974-2664 E-mail: joey.delagarza@austintexas.gov ATTACHMENTS Exhibit A: Vicinity map Exhibit B: Existing plat Exhibit C: Comment report dated January 27, 2025 Exhibit D: Total plat vacation document W . P A L M E R L N I N E B L V D L E L A K P E A R S O N R A N C H R D E N A H A V E N E 0 2 F M 6 S.H. 45 5 4 . H . S SOUTHERN PACIFIC RAILROAD W . P A R M E R L N 5707 Southwest Pkwy Bldg. 2 Suite 250 Austin, Texas 78735 Tel: 512.306.8252 (TX REG. F-1114) SITE LOCATION MAP PEARSON RANCH WEST PH 2 & 2B 0 500 1000 GRAPHIC SCALE IN FEET g w d . p a M n o i t a c o L e t i S \ s p a M l i \ t r o p e R g n i r e e n g n E \ 2 e s a h P - t a P l a n F \ s t n e m u c o D g n i s s e c o r P _ g n i t t i i m r e P \ t n e m e g a n a M t …
