05 SPC-01-0456C(XT3) - St. Michael's Episcopal Church - Extension III; District 10 - Staff Report

Zoning and Platting Commission – June 16, 2026

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ZONING & PLATTING COMMISSION SITE PLAN EXTENSION REVIEW SHEET CASE NUMBER: SPC-01-0456C(XT3) ZAP HEARING DATE: June 16, 2026 PROJECT NAME: St. Michael’s Episcopal Church – Extension III ADDRESS OF SITE: 1500 N. Capital of Texas Highway SB COUNCIL DISTRICT: 10 NEIGHBORHOOD PLANNING AREA: N/A WATERSHED: Lake Austin and Bee Creek JURISDICTION: Full-Purpose APPLICANT/ OWNER: St. Michael’s Episcopal Church, John Newton 1500 N. Capital of Texas Highway SB Austin, TX 78746 AGENT: Drenner Group, Amanda Swor 2705 Bee Cave Road, Suite 100 Austin, TX 78664 (512) 327-1474 (512) 807-2904 CASE MANAGER: Heather Chaffin (512) 974-2140 Heather.Chaffin@austintexas.gov PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT: The applicant is requesting a 10-year extension to a previously approved site plan. Construction has completed or begun on all phases of development except for what is indicated in blue on Exhibit B – Built and Unbuilt Exhibit. Future phases to be constructed include parking, one driveway, an education building, a chapel expansion, a plaza and related features (sidewalks, landscaping, etc.) All other utilities, driveways, drainage and water quality features have been constructed. PROJECT BACKGROUND: This site plan was originally approved on April 16, 2002, and included a 10-year project life for the master planned project, until April 16, 2012. In December 2012, City Council approved a Managed Growth Agreement that extended the site plan expiration date from April 16, 2012 until December 6, 2027 (City File # SPC-01-0456C(XT2).MGA). Please see Exhibits D – Applicant’s Summary Letter and E – Managed Growth Agreement Ordinance. SUMMARY STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval to extend this site plan permit by ten years, from December 6, 2027, to December 6, 2037, based on the case meeting criteria from LDC Section 25-5-62(C)(1)(a). 25-5-63(C) Extension of released site plan by the Land Use Commission: “the Land Use Commission may extend the expiration date of a released site plan beyond the date established by this chapter if the Land Use Commission determines that the request complies with the requirements for extension by the director under 25-5-62 (Extension of Released Site Plan by Director).” 25-5-62(C) The director may extend the expiration date of a released administrative site plan one time for a period of one year if the director determines that there is good cause for the requested extension; and: 05 SPC-01-0456C(XT3) - St. Michael's Episcopal Church - Extension III; District 101 of 16(1) the director determines that: a) the site plan substantially complies with the requirements that apply to a new application for site plan approval; b) the applicant filed the original application for site plan approval with the good faith expectation that the site plan would be constructed; c) the applicant constructed at least one structure shown on the original site plan that is suitable for permanent occupancy; or d) the applicant has constructed a significant portion of the infrastructure required for development of the original site plan; SUMMARY OF SITE PLAN: LAND USE: The site is zoned PUD (Davenport West PUD, Ordinance # 010719-28). All site calculations are within the allowed amount. ENVIRONMENTAL: All environmental comments have been cleared. TRANSPORTATION: All transportation comments have been cleared. PREVIOUS APPROVALS 04/16/2002 Site Plan approved by Zoning and Platting Commission with 10-year project life. Permit expiration: 04/16/2012 12/06/2012 Managed Growth Agreement approved by City Council. Permit expiration: 12/06/2027 PROJECT INFORMATION SITE AREA EXISTING ZONING FLOOR-AREA RATIO BUILDING COVERAGE IMPERVIOUS COVERAGE 11.30 acres PUD Allowed N/A N/A 35% Proposed 0.12:1 7.64% 34.5% EXISTING ZONING AND LAND USES ZONING LAND USES North South East West PUD, ETJ SF-1, I-RR PUD PUD ABUTTING STREETS Street Undeveloped, Single family residential Undeveloped/Nature Preserve, Single family residential Undeveloped Undeveloped, Single family residential Pavement Width Classification Capital of Texas Highway SB varies Highway NEIGHBORHOOD ORGANIZATIONS: Davenport Ranch Neighborhood Association Austin Neighborhoods Council Friends of Austin Neighborhoods The Island on Westlake Owners Association City of Rollingwood Preservation Austin ATTACHMENTS: A – Location Map B – Built and Unbuilt Exhibit C – Site Plan D – Applicant’s Summary Letter E – Managed Growth Agreement Ordinance 05 SPC-01-0456C(XT3) - St. Michael's Episcopal Church - Extension III; District 102 of 16 Property Profile St. Michael's Episcopal School - SPC-01-0456C(XT3) Legend Property Street Labels Review Cases Site Plan Review Cases- IN REVIEW Transportation Urban Roadways Zoning Zoning 0 1000 2000 ft 6/3/2026 This product is for informational purposes and may not have been prepared for or be suitable for legal, engineering, or surveying purposes. It does not represent an on-the-ground survey. This product has been produced by the City of Austin for the sole purpose of geographic reference. No warranty is made by the City of Austin regarding specific accuracy or completeness. Notes AG AV CBD CH CR CS DMU DR ERC GO GR IP L LA LI LO LR MF MH MI NBG NO P PUD R&D RR SF TND TOD UNZ W/LO Zoning Text Jurisdiction Fill Jurisdiction FULL PURPOSE LIMITED PURPOSE EXTRATERRITORIAL JURISDICTION EXTRATERRITORIAL JURISDICTION EXTRATERRITORIAL JURISDICTION EXTRATERRITORIAL JURISDICTION AGREEMENT OTHER CITY LIMITS OTHER CITY LIMITS OTHER CITIES ETJ OTHER CITIES ETJ 2 MILE ETJ AGRICULTURAL OUTOUTSIDE ANY CITIES JURISDICTION OUTOUTSIDE ANY CITIES JURISDICTION EXHIBIT A05 SPC-01-0456C(XT3) - St. Michael's Episcopal Church - Extension III; District 103 of 16NO ADA ADANOADA/PARKINGADDEDSIDEWALKMAILBOXBIKERACKS/ADJUSTEDSIDEWALKTRANSFORMERCONSTRUCTEDNOTCONSTRUCTEDEXHIBIT B05 SPC-01-0456C(XT3) - St. Michael's Episcopal Church - Extension III; District 104 of 16EXHIBIT C05 SPC-01-0456C(XT3) - St. Michael's Episcopal Church - Extension III; District 105 of 1605 SPC-01-0456C(XT3) - St. Michael's Episcopal Church - Extension III; District 106 of 16Amanda Swor Direct Dial: (512) 807-2904 aswor@drennergroup.com Mr. Keith Mars Austin Development Services City of Austin 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Dr. Austin, Texas 78752 June 2, 2026 Via Electronic Delivery RE: St. Michael’s Episcopal Church – Extension III; SPC-01-0456C(XT3) – Summary Letter for the Site Plan Extension request for the approximately 11.325-acre piece of property located at 1400-1500 North Capital of Texas Highway SB, Austin, Texas 78746 (the “Property”). Dear Mr. Mars: The project is titled St. Michael’s Episcopal Church – Extension III and consists of an approximately 11.325-acre piece of property located west of Loop 360, north of Pascal Lane. This project is located within the City of Austin’s Limited Purpose Jurisdiction and is currently zoned Planned Unit Development (PUD). As representatives of The Protestant Episcopal Church Council of the Diocese of Texas, a Texas non-profit corporation, dba St. Michael’s Episcopal Church (the “Church”), the owner of the Property, we have submitted a Site Plan Extension request to a Consolidated Site Plan Application, requesting a ten (10) year extension to the approved Site Plan, as allowed under City of Austin Code Section 25-5-63. The Site Plan SPC-01-0456C was originally approved on April 16, 2002, for this master planned project and included a ten- year prolonged expiration until April 16, 2012. Pursuant to Ordinance No. 20121206-039, approved on December 6, 2012, City Council authorized the negotiation and execution of a Managed Growth Agreement (Doc. No. 2013049966), which extended the Site Plan expiration date from April 16, 2012 until December 6, 2027, permit Case No. SPC-01-0456C(XT2).MGA. The Church is a Section 501(c)(3) non-profit organization in the midst of an ongoing, long-term master planned project, which consists of a four-phase religious assembly campus, including a sanctuary, day school, parish hall, education and administrative building, chapel, courtyard, playground, surface parking, and detention and water quality EXHIBIT D05 SPC-01-0456C(XT3) - St. Michael's Episcopal Church - Extension III; District 107 of 16 June 2, 2026 Page 2 pond for the purpose of providing outreach programs and spiritual and educational development for the benefit of the Austin community. The phasing of the project has been vital to ensure the Church’s fiscally responsible growth. Currently, the constructed improvements onsite consist of the main sanctuary, parish hall, children’s education building (which hosts the day school), playground, detention and water quality pond, utilities, parking, and access drive to Loop 360. The Church is preparing a capital campaign to raise funds for the next phase of development. The next phase of development is anticipated to include creation of the plaza, slab for the chapel expansion, education building, and expansion of the parking area. The education building will include administrative offices for Church staff, space for Sunday school classrooms, Bible study areas, and dedicated spaces for both the Girl Scouts of Central Texas and the Boy Scouts of America. The development of the next phase will constitute completion of approximately 70% of the overall master planned project. Following the completion of the next phase, the Church will immediately begin campaigning to financially support the remaining phases. This is not a truly phased site plan; however it is being built out in many stages. The ponds associated with full buildout of the project have been constructed and this infrastructure is being maintained in accordance with the approved plans. The criteria for an Extension for a Site Plan is satisfied in the following manner outlined below: § 25-5-62, C, 1 Determination that there is good cause. There is good cause for the requested extension. St. Michael’s is a non-profit entity in need of raising funds in order to pay for the remaining site improvements, while continuing existing commitments to essential community programs and activities. § 25-5-62, C, 1 (a) Determination that (a) the Site Plan substantially complies with the requirements that apply to a new application for site plan approval. Confirmed: The Site Plan substantially complies with the requirements of a new application, thereby complying with Subsection (a). § 25-5-62, C, 1 (b) Determination that…(b) the applicant filed the original application that faith expectation the good for site plan approval with the site plan would be constructed. Confirmed: The Church has continued to work toward completion of the Site Plan, thereby complying with Subsection (b). 05 SPC-01-0456C(XT3) - St. Michael's Episcopal Church - Extension III; District 108 of 16 June 2, 2026 Page 3 § 25-5-62, C, 1 (c) Determination that…(c) the applicant constructed at least one structure shown on the original site plan that for permanent occupancy. is suitable Confirmed: At least one structure shown on the original Site Plan and suitable for permanent occupancy has been constructed, thereby complying with Subsection (c). § 25-5-62, C, 1 (d) Determination that…(d) the applicant has constructed a significant portion of the infrastructure required for development of the original site plan. Confirmed: A significant portion of the infrastructure has been completed, thereby complying with Subsection (d). § 25-5-62, C, 2 for site plan approval, Determination that (a) if a Traffic Impact Analysis was submitted with the application the assumptions and conclusions of the traffic impact analysis are valid; or (ii) if the assumptions and conclusions are not valid, the applicant has submitted an addendum that the to demonstrates that traffic impacts will be adequately mitigated; impact analysis traffic (i) Or if a Traffic Impact Analysis was not submitted with the application for Site Plan approval, the applicant demonstrates that traffic impacts will be adequately mitigated. There are no traffic impacts that require adequate mitigation. This was confirmed with the City’s TIA Determination Form, approved on August 26, 2025 by Mustafa Wali. The purpose of the request for a 10-year extension is to allow additional time to raise funds to allow the Church to conduct a campaign for capital, while continuing existing commitments to meet financial obligations and maintain essential community programs and activities. Please let me know if you or your team members require additional information or have any questions. Thank you for your time and attention to this project. Very truly yours, Amanda Swor Drenner Group 05 SPC-01-0456C(XT3) - St. Michael's Episcopal Church - Extension III; District 109 of 16 ORDINANCE NO. 20121206-039 AN ORDINANCE APPROVING THE NEGOTIATION AND EXECUTION OF A MANAGED GROWTH AGREEMENT FOR DEVELOPMENT OF THE ST. MICHAEL'S EPISCOPAL CHURCH SITE PLAN. BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: PART 1. The Council finds that the St. Michael's Episcopal Church Site Plan described in SPC-01-0456C(XT2).MGA is a large, long-term project under Section 25-1-540 (Managed Growth Agreements). PART 2. The Council authorizes the City Manager to negotiate and execute a Managed Growth Agreement ("MGA") between the City of Austin and The Protestant Episcopal Church Council of the Diocese of Texas, St. Michael's Episcopal Church, in substantially the same form as the agreement attached and incorporated into this ordinance as Exhibit A. The MGA is limited to the St. Michael's Episcopal Church Site Plan as approved in SPC-01-0456C(XT2).MGA, subject to any minor revisions approved in accordance with the MGA. To the extent the MGA conflicts with the City Code, the MGA shall be controlling. PART 3. This ordinance takes effect on December 17, 2012. PASSED AND APPROVED December 6 ., 2012 § Leffingwell Mayor APPROVE ATTEST: M. City Attorney Shirley A. Gentry City Clerk Page 1 of 1 EXHIBIT E05 SPC-01-0456C(XT3) - St. Michael's Episcopal Church - Extension III; District 1010 of 16Exhibit A M A N A G ED GROWTH A G R E E M E NT BETWEEN THE CITY OF AUSTIN AND The Protestant Episcopal Church Council of the Diocese of Texas This Managed Growth Agreement ("Agreement") Between the City of Austin, Texas ("City") and The Protestant Episcopal Church Council of the Diocese of Texas ("The rule municipal Church") corporation acting by and through its duly authorized City Manager and The Church. The Church and. the City may be referred to jointly as Parties or singly as Party in this Agreement. is made and entered the City, a home into by RECITALS 1. 2. On October 29, 2001, The Church filed an application for a consolidated site plan for the construction of a religious assembly campus on the property described in Exhibit A, which is attached hereto and incorporated herein ("the Property"). On April 16, 2002, the Planning Commission approved Site Plan No. SPC-01- 0456C, authorizing the construction of a 4 phased religious assembly campus, which includes a sanctuary, children's education building, parish hall, education and administration building, chapel, courtyard, playground, surface parking, a detention and water quality pond and infrastructure on 11.32 acres, ("the Project"). The approval by the Planning Commission included a 10 year extended permit life. including detention and water quality pond and Portions of the Project, infrastructure have been completed. 3. The Church requests an extended amount of time to conduct a capital campaign realizing the process for the campaign takes extensive planning and implementation, and could take 27 years to complete the financing and construction for the remaining buildings and improvements. for and in consideration of the mutual covenants, and NOW, THEREFORE, conditions contained in this Agreement, and other good and valuable consideration, the City and The Church agree as follows: A R T I C LE I PURPOSE & LEGAL AUTHORITY Section 1.01 Purpose. The purpose of this Agreement is to provide certainty that the Project will not be required to undergo design changes as a result of changes to City regulations over a long period of time required for The Church to complete the capital campaign and construction. 05 SPC-01-0456C(XT3) - St. Michael's Episcopal Church - Extension III; District 1011 of 16Section 1.02 Legal Authority. Section 25-1-540 of the City Code authorizes the execution of managed growth agreements for planning and developing large projects, long term projects, or any project having special benefits that are in the public interest. The Project is a long term project situated on 11.32 acres. Section 1.03 Expiration Date Section 25-1-540 provides that a managed growth agreement may specify the time period during which a project may comply with the regulations in effect when the first application for the project is filed and establish an expiration date for each application necessary to complete the project. By Resolution No. , the City Council directed that the expiration date is to be December 6. 2027. A R T I C LE II TERMS Section 2.01 Original Regulations; Expiration Date Subject to Section 2.03 below, The Church may construct the Project to comply with City regulations in effect on October 29, 2001, per Ordinance No. 890202-B, and Ordinance No. 010719-28 which allows development under the Davenport West PUD ("Original Regulations"). The expiration date of Site Plan No. SPC-01- 0456C(XT2).MGA for purposes of Chapter 25-5 of the City Code and the expiration date of the Project for purposes of Article 12 of Chapter 25-1 of the City Code shall be December 6, 2027. Section 2.02 Revisions to the Site Plan; Change in Ownership Minor revisions to the Project shall be permitted in accordance with the City Code and City regulations. However, The Church may not construct any improvements on the Property that the City Manager determines to vary substantially from the Project as defined by Site Plan No. SPC-01-0456C(XT2).MGA without forfeiting the rights granted under this Agreement to develop the Project under Original Regulations. This Agreement does not abridge the rights of The Church or its successors. 05 SPC-01-0456C(XT3) - St. Michael's Episcopal Church - Extension III; District 1012 of 16Section 2.03 Exceptions from Right to Develop Under Original Regulations In this section, The Church agrees to comply with City regulations adopted after October 29, 2001, as they pertain to: a) erosion and sedimentation controls; b) uniform building, fire, electrical, plumbing, or mechanical codes adopted by recognized national code organizations or local amendments to those codes enacted to address imminent threats of destruction of property or injury to persons; c) regulations to prevent the imminent destruction of property or injury to persons that do not affect landscaping, tree preservation, open space, or park dedication, lot size or dimensions, lot coverage, building size, residential or commercial density, or timing of the project, or that change development permitted by a restrictive covenant required by the City; and A R T I C LE I II MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS Section 3.01 Notice. It is contemplated that the Parties will contact each other concerning the subject matter of this Agreement. However, any formal notice or communication required to be given by one Party to another by this Agreement ("Notice") shall be given at the addresses below for the Parties. Notice may be given by: (1) delivering the Notice to the Party to be notified; (2) by depositing the Notice in the United States Mail, certified or registered, return receipt requested, postage prepaid, addressed to the Party to be notified; or (3) by sending the Notice by telefax with confirming copy sent by mail to the Party to be notified. Notice deposited in the United States mail in the manner hereinabove described shall be deemed effective after the earlier of the date of actual receipt or three days after the date of the deposit. Notice given in any other manner shall be effective only if and when received by the Party to be notified or purposes of Notice, the addresses of the Parties shall, until changed as provided in this section, be as follows: 05 SPC-01-0456C(XT3) - St. Michael's Episcopal Church - Extension III; District 1013 of 16City of Austin: City Manager P.O. Box 1088 Austin, Texas 78767 with required copy to: City Attorney P.O. Box 1088 Austin, Texas 78767 Owner The Protestant Episcopal Church Council of the diocese of Texas 6317 Bee Caves Road Austin, TX 78746 Attention: Jolynn Free The Parties may change their addresses for Notice purposes by providing five days written notice of the changed address to the other Party. If any date or period provided in this Agreement ends on a Saturday, Sunday, or legal holiday, the applicable period for calculating Notice is extended to the first business day following the Saturday, Sunday, or legal holiday. Section 3.02 Severability. The provisions of this Agreement are not severable. If any word, phrase, clause, sentence, paragraph, section, or other part of this Agreement, or the application of the word, phrase, clause, sentence, paragraph, section, or other part of this Agreement to any person or circumstance is held by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid or unconstitutional for any reason, the Parties agree and understand that the omission of the word, phrase, clause, sentence, paragraph, section, or other part of this Agreement would frustrate the purpose of this Agreement, and, therefore, in that event, this Agreement shall terminate. Section 3.03 Waiver. Any failure by a Party to the Agreement to insist on strict performance by the other Party of any provision of this Agreement shall not be deemed a waiver of the provision or of any other provision of the Agreement. A Party has the right at any time to insist on strict performance of any of the provisions of this Agreement. 05 SPC-01-0456C(XT3) - St. Michael's Episcopal Church - Extension III; District 1014 of 16Section 3.04 Applicable Law and Venue. The construction and validity of this Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State of Texas (without regard to conflict of laws principles). Venue shall be in Travis County, Texas. Section 3.05 Incorporation of Exhibits. All Exhibits attached to or referred to in this Agreement are incorporated into this Agreement by reference for the purposes set forth in this Agreement. Section 3.06 Assignability, Successors, and Assigns. This Agreement is not assignable by The Church or the City without the prior written consent of the City Council or The Church. The Agreement shall be binding on and inure to the benefit of the Parties and their respective representatives, successors, and assigns. Section 3.07 Amendment. This Agreement may only be amended in writing on the approval of the City Council and The Church. A R T I C LE IV DEFAULT AND REMEDIES FOR DEFAULT Section 4.01 Default. On the occurrence, or alleged occurrence, of an event of default, the non-defaulting Party shall send the defaulting Party notice of its default or alleged default. Except as otherwise specifically provided in this Agreement, the defaulting Party must cure its default within 30 days following the notice of the receipt of the default, or, must begin to cure the default within 14 days following receipt of the notice of default and diligently pursue the cure to completion within 50 days of receipt of the notice of default. If the defaulting Party fails to abide by these deadlines, the non- defaulting Party shall have all rights and remedies available in law and equity and all rights and remedies provided in this Agreement. All of these rights and remedies shall be cumulative. 05 SPC-01-0456C(XT3) - St. Michael's Episcopal Church - Extension III; District 1015 of 16This Agreement shall be effective on the date it has been signed by both Parties. The Protestant Episcopal Church Council of the diocese of Texas By: Name: Title: Date: .^__ Approved as to form: City of Austin Brent Lloyd Assistant City Attorney Sue Edwards Assistant City Manager Date: 05 SPC-01-0456C(XT3) - St. Michael's Episcopal Church - Extension III; District 1016 of 16