REGULAR MEETING of the ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISSION TUESDAY, MAY 20, 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 10) Ryan Puzycki – Secretary (District 7) Alejandra Flores – Parliamentarian (District 5) Luis Osta Lugo (Mayor’s Representative) Scott Boone (District 1) David Fouts (District 2) Lonny Stern (District 3) Félix De Portu (District 4) Christian Tschoepe (District 6) 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 PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Staff Liaison: Ella Garcia, 512-978-0821 Attorney: Steven Maddoux, 512-974-6080 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 Tuesday, May 6, 2025. PUBLIC HEARINGS 2. Rezoning: Location: C14-94-0167.01 - 6500 River Place PDA Amendment #1; District 10 6500 River Place Boulevard, Panther Hollow, Lake Travis Watersheds Owner/Applicant: G&I VII River Place, LP Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: Drenner Group, PC (David J. Anderson) R&D-PDA to R&D-PDA, to change a condition of zoning Staff Request for Postponement to June 3, 2025 Sherri Sirwaitis, 512-974-3057, sherri.sirwaitis@austintexas.gov Planning Department 3. Rezoning: Location: C14-2025-0037 - City Initiated Rezoning of John Treviño Jr. Metropolitan Park to Public 9501 FM 969 Road, Colorado River, Walnut Creek, Elm Creek …
ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISION REGULAR CALLED MEETING TUESDAY, MAY 6, 2025 The Zoning and Platting convened in a regular meeting on Tuesday, May 6, 2025, at Austin City Hall, Council Chambers, Room 1001, 301 W. Second Street, in Austin, Texas. Chair Smith called the Zoning and Platting Meeting to order at 6:01 p.m. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance: Hank Smith Betsy Greenberg Felix De Portu David Fouts Luis Osta Lugo Ryan Puzycki Lonny Stern Christian Tschoepe Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Alejandra Flores Board Members/Commissioners Absent: Scott Boone Taylor Major PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Jonathan Coon: Made comments in support of amending the 2018 Camelback PUD to allow a cart path down the hill. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Zoning and Platting Commission regular meeting on Tuesday, April 15, 2025. 1 The minutes from the meeting of April 15, 2025, were approved on the consent agenda on Commissioner Puzycki’s motion, Commissioner Greenberg’s second, on a 9-0 vote. Commissioners Boone and Major were absent. PUBLIC HEARINGS C14-2025-0011 - 11525 Menchaca Road; District 5 11525 Menchaca Road, Slaughter Creek Watershed 2. Rezoning: Location: Owner/Applicant: Shreeji Dham, LLC (Ashish Bhalani) I-SF-2 to GR-CO Request: Recommended Staff Rec.: Cynthia Hadri, 512-974-7620, cynthia.hadri@austintexas.gov Staff: Planning Department The motion to approve Staff’s recommendation of GR-CO for C14-2025-0011 – 11525 Menchaca Road, located at 11525 Menchaca Road, was approved on the consent agenda on Commissioner Puzycki’s motion, Commissioner Greenberg’s second, on a 9-0 vote. Commissioners Boone and Major were absent. 3. PUD Amendment: C814-04-0187.03.SH - Goodnight Ranch PUD Amendment #3; Location: District 2 East side of Old Lockhart Road between Nuckols Crossing Road and Capitol View Drive except Lot 3, Block J, of Goodnight Ranch Phase 2, Onion Creek Watershed Owner/Applicant: Austin Goodnight Ranch, L.P. Agent: Request: City of Austin Planning Department City-initiated PUD Amendment #3 to amend conditions of zoning, and waivers or modifications to City Code requirements, related to the development of Goodnight Ranch PUD. Staff postponement request to June 3, 2025 Nancy Estrada, 512-974-7617, nancy.estrada@austintexas.gov Planning Department Staff Rec.: Staff: The motion to approve Staff’s postponement request to June 3, 2025, was approved on the consent agenda on Commissioner Puzycki’s motion, Commissioner Greenberg’s second, on a 9-0 vote. Commissioners Boone and Major were absent. 2 4. Site Plan SP-2024-0019D - Taylor Slough Dredge Maintenance (Environmental Variance): Location: Owner/Applicant: List of owners shown in back up Agent: Request: 3704-1/2 Meadow Bank Drive, Lake …
MEMORANDUM ************************************************************************ TO: Zoning and Platting Commission Members FROM: Sherri Sirwaitis Planning Department DATE: May 12, 2025 RE: C14-94-0167.01 (6500 River Place PDA Amendment #1) Postponement Request ************************************************************************ staff would The case to June 3, 2025. from expiring so that the staff can continue our review of this rezoning request. the above mentioned like We are asking for this postponement to prevent the case request a postponement of to The postponement request was made in a timely manner and meets the Zoning and Platting Commission’s policy. 02 C14-94-0167.01 - 6500 River Place PDA Amendment #1; District 101 of 2 GR-MU C14-2020-0078 92-0124 C14-01-0040 01-0040 GR-CO C14-98-0225 GR-MU-CO I-SF-2 BOAT\REPAIR/\SALE C814-95-0002.04 C814-95-0002.11 PUD C814-95-0002.10 UNDEV C14-03-0073 GR-CO CS-CO 98-0214 C14-98-0214 AUTO\REPAIR 98-0214 ! ! ! ! ! ! ! GR-CO C14-03-0043 ( 03-0043 99-2075 GO-CO BOAT STORAGE SERVICE\STATION I-SF-2 F M 2 2 2 2 R D LO C14-2015-0122 2008-0027 R84-237 GR C14-2012-0142 ! AUTO\REPAIR ! ! ! ! ! ! ! GR-CO C14-2012-0094 ! ! ! ! ! ! ! 85-13 SF-2 88-42 C7A-00-006 ! ! ! ! ! R&D R I V E R P L A C E B L V D R&D SP-04-0124D ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! 92-124 ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! 94-0167 SP-98-0280C R&D-PDA ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! GO-CO 94-0167 92-0124 SF-5 LO 84-237 2008-0027 GR GR-CO ! C14-2013-0109 ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! C14R-85-394(DE) C14-2008-0027 85-394 GR ! ! ! ! ! C14-97-0083 LR-CO 97-0083 ! ! ! ! ! ! GR-CO ! 95-0193 GR C14-95-0193 SPC-04-0007C 05-0075 C14-05-0075 9 4 -0 1 6 7 ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! 94-0167 ! ! 92-0124 ! ! ! ! 92-0124 SPC-05-0015C ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! B O N ! GR-CO C14-04-0063 SF-5 92-126 ! ! ! A V E N T U R E D R SP-01-0482C C14-99-2130 00-2144 99-2130 99-0128 SP-99-0126C C14-05-0212 P C14R-87-073 94-0167 C14-00-2144 00-2144 NO-CO SP-01-0482C SP-05-1300C C14-99-0128 99-0128 C14-01-0121 99-2130 DR SUBJECT TRACT ! ! ! ! ! ! PENDING CASE ZONING BOUNDARY ± ZONING …
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET CASE: C14-2025-0037 (City Initiated Rezoning of John Treviño Jr. Metropolitan Park to Public) ADDRESS: 9501 FM 969 DISTRICT: 1 ZONING FROM: I-RR and SF-3 TO: P SITE AREA: 330.22 acres PROPERTY OWNER: City of Austin Parks and Recreation Department AGENT: Austin Parks and Recreation Department (Ricardo Soliz) CASE MANAGER: Beverly Villela (512-978-0740, Beverly.Villela@austintexas.gov) STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends P, Public district, zoning. See the Basis of Recommendation section below. ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: May 20, 2025: CITY COUNCIL ACTION: TBD ORDINANCE NUMBER: No. ISSUES: N/A CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: The property in question is currently zoned I-RR (Interim-Rural Residential) and SF-3 (Family Residence) district zoning and is developed and maintained as public parkland by the City of Austin Parks and Recreation Department. The site consists of approximately 330.22 acres located at 9501 FM 969 and is known as John Treviño Jr. Metropolitan Park. The property is surrounded by ETJ and I-SF-4A zoned single-family residential uses to the north; DR and ETJ zoned undeveloped land to the south; undeveloped ETJ to the east; and SF-3, GO-CO, and GR-CO zoned educational and institutional uses to the west. Please refer to Exhibits A (Zoning Map) and B (Aerial View). 03 C14-2025-0037 - City Initiated Rezoning of John Treviño Jr. Metropolitan Park to Public1 of 11 C14-2024- Page 2 The applicant is requesting to zone the property to P, Public district, through a City-initiated rezoning effort in response to Resolution No. 20250130-077, which directed staff to rezone this site. Staff is recommending P district zoning, as it reflects the property's current and long-term use as a public park. The applicant is in agreement with the staff recommendation. BASIS OF RECOMMENDATION: 1. The proposed zoning should be consistent with the purpose statement of the district sought. The proposed public (P) district is intended for land owned or leased by federal, state, county, or city government. 2. The proposed zoning should be consistent with the goals and objectives of the City Council. This action directly implements City Council Resolution No. 20250130-077, adopted on January 30, 2025, which initiated this rezoning effort. EXISTING ZONING AND LAND USES: ZONING Site I-RR and SF-3 North ETJ; I-SF-4A South DR and ETJ ETJ East SF-3; GO-CO; GR-CO West LAND USES Parkland Single Family Residential Undeveloped Educational Buildings NEIGHBORHOOD PLANNING AREA: N/A WATERSHED: Colorado River, Walnut Creek, and Elm Creek (Suburban) CAPITOL VIEW CORRIDOR: N/A SCENIC …
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FLATZ-130 7400 ZEKELMAN BOULEVARD SP-2024-0298D David Michael Environmental Review Specialist Senior Development Services Department PROPERTY DATA • Extraterritorial Jurisdiction • Desired Development Zone • Suburban Classification • Decker Creek Watershed • Not located over Edwards Aquifer Recharge Zone • Critical Environmental Features – Critical Water Quality Zone, Wetlands LOCATION Site Location Austin ETJ Austin City Limits Edwards Aquifer Recharge Zone Edwards Aquifer Contributing Zone LOCATION HW130 LOCATION HW130 ELEVATIONS CRITICAL WATER QUALITY ZONES LOCATION POST OAK SAVANNAH VARIANCE REQUESTS • Request to vary from LDC 25-8-341 to allow cut up to 11 feet. • Request to vary from LDC 25-8-342 to allow fill up to 16 feet and construct a water quality control facility over 4 feet on slopes with a gradient of more than 15%. • Request to vary LDC Sec. 25-8-302 to allow 600 SF of building to be located on slopes over 25%, and 3,000 SF of parking area to be located on slopes over 15%. PROPOSED CUT & FILL PROPOSED CONSTRUCTION ON SLOPES VARIANCE FINDINGS IN SUMMARY • Variances for grading have been granted for similar projects. • Requested grading and construction on slopes are not design decisions, and the project provides greater environmental protection with increased landscaping. • The project does not create a significant probability of harmful environmental consequences. • The variance will result in water quality that is at least equal to the water quality achievable without the variance. STAFF DETERMINATION Staff recommends this variance, having determined the findings of fact have been met. VARIANCE RECOMMENDATIONS Staff Conditions: 1. The natural draw adjacent to buildings 3 and 7 is designed as a sunken garden that filters runoff with a trickle channel and pollinator plantings. 2. The site will meet full landscape requirements as specified by code despite the site being located in the ETJ, where landscape ordinance do not apply. Notably, all parking spaces will be within 50 LF radius of a shade tree 3. All new 3:1 slopes will use the 609S upland seed mix with additional shrubs and trees provided near the base of the slopes to assist with stabilization. . APPLICANT PRESENTATION ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION MOTION 20250416-002 Date: April 16, 2025 Subject: Flatz-130 SP-2024-0298D Location: 7400 Zekelman Blvd, Austin, TX 78724 Motion by: Mariana Krueger Seconded by: Richard Brimer WHEREAS, the Environmental Commission recognizes the applicant is requesting: • Request to vary LDC 25-8-341 to allow up to 11 feet of …
SITE PLAN REVIEW SHEET ENVIRONMENTAL VARIANCE REQUEST ONLY CASE NO: SP-2024-0298D COMMISSION DATE: May 20th, 2025 NAME: Flatz-130 ADDRESS: 7400 Zekelman Blvd, Austin, TX 78724 APPLICANT: Ted McConaghy (Kleinfelder) AGENT: N/A ZONING: Zoning does not apply in ETJ NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN: N/A PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT: A multifamily residential development with water and wastewater improvements. AREA: Suburban Desired Development Zone LOTS: Tract 1, Tract 2, Tract 3 (unplatted tracts) COUNTY: TRAVIS DISTRICT: Council District does not apply in ETJ WATERSHED: Decker Creek Watershed JURISDICTION: ETJ VARIANCE: The applicant requests the following: • Request to vary LDC 25-8-302 to allow up to 600 SF of building on slopes over 25%, and to allow up to 3,000 SF of parking area on slopes over 15%. • Request to vary LDC 25-8-341 to allow up to 11 feet of cut. • Request to vary LDC 25-8-342 to allow up to 16 feet of fill. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff determines that the findings of fact have been met. ENVIRONMENTAL BOARD ACTION: April 16, 2025, the Environmental Board voted in (100#) favor ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW STAFF: David Michael david.michael@austintexas.gov CASE MANAGER: Gabriel Guerrero PHONE: 512-978-4658 E-mail: gabriel.guerrero@austintexas.gov ATTACHMENTS • Environmental Commission Recommendation • Staff Findings • Environmental Variance Applications 04 SP-2024-0298D - Flatz - 1301 of 30 04 SP-2024-0298D - Flatz - 1302 of 30 ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION MOTION 20250416-002 Date: April 16, 2025 Subject: Flatz-130 SP-2024-0298D Location: 7400 Zekelman Blvd, Austin, TX 78724 Motion by: Mariana Krueger Seconded by: Richard Brimer WHEREAS, the Environmental Commission recognizes the applicant is requesting: • Request to vary LDC 25-8-341 to allow up to 11 feet of cut. • Request to vary LDC 25-8-342 to allow up to 16 feet of fill. • Request to vary LDC 25-8-302 to allow up to 600 SF of building on slopes over 25%, and to allow up to 3,000 SF of parking area on slopes over 15%. WHEREAS, the Environmental Commission recognizes the site is located in Decker Creek Watershed, Suburban Watershed Classification, Suburban Desired Development Zone; and WHEREAS, the Environmental Commission recognizes that Staff recommends the variance with the following conditions: • 3:1 slopes will use the 609S upland seed mix with additional shrubs and trees provided near the base of the slopes to assist with stabilization. • The natural draw adjacent to buildings 3 and 7 is designed as a sunken garden that filters runoff with a trickle channel and pollinator plantings. • The site …
REGULAR MEETING of the ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISSION TUESDAY, APRIL 15, 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 10) Christian Tschoepe – Secretary (District 10) Alejandra Flores – Parliamentarian (District 5) Scott Boone (District 1) Felix De Portu (District 4) David Fouts (District 2) Luis Osta Lugo (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 PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Staff Liaison: Ella Garcia, 512-978-0821 Attorney: Jenna Schwartz, 512-978-0871 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 Tuesday, March 18, 2025. PUBLIC HEARINGS 2. Rezoning: Location: Owner/Applicant: HFJV 183 LLC Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: C14-2024-0187 - 12931 Research Blvd; District 6 12931 Research Boulevard, Rattan Creek Watershed Drenner Group (Amanda Swor) GR-CO, I-SF-2, I-RR to GR Recommended Sherri Sirwaitis, 512-974-3057, sherri.sirwaitis@austintexas.gov Planning Department 3. Rezoning: Location: C14-2024-0159 - Research Park PDA Amendment; District 6 12219 ½, 12455, 12487 ½, 12489, 12489 ½, 12491 ½, 12501, 12515 ½, 12517 ½ Research Boulevard Service Road Southbound, 12220 ½ Riata Trace Parkway, 6511 ½ and 6513 McNeil Road, Walnut Creek and Rattan Creek …
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET CASE: C14-2024-0187 (12931 Research Blvd) DISTRICT: 6 ADDRESS: 12931 Research Boulevard ZONING FROM: GR-CO, I-SF-2, I-RR TO: GR SITE AREA: 4.41 acres PROPERTY OWNER: HFJV 183 LLC AGENT: Drenner Group (Amanda Swor) CASE MANAGER: Sherri Sirwaitis (512-974-3057, sherri.sirwaitis@austintexas.gov) STAFF RECOMMEDATION: Staff recommends GR, Community Commercial District, zoning. ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: April 15, 2025 CITY COUNCIL ACTION: ORDINANCE NUMBER: 02 C14-2024-0187 - 12931 Research Blvd; District 61 of 14 ISSUES: N/A CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: The property in question is a 4.41 acre tract of land that is developed with a vacant retail building with surface parking. The property has frontage on Research Boulevard, a Level 4/ Major Arterial, and Pond Springs Road, a Level 3/Minor Arterial. The front portion of the property along Research Boulevard was annexed into the full purpose city limits of the City of Austin through case C7A-77-003 on May 12, 1977 and zoned GR-CO through case C14- 89-0003. The remainder of the property was annexed into the full purpose city limits of the City of Austin through case C7A-97-004 on December 18, 1997 and was given and interim - SF-2 and interim-RR designation. The lots to the north are developed with an Equipment Sales use (United Rentals) and an Automotive Sales (NXTLVL Marine) business. To the south, there is a Convenience Storage use (Public Storage). The lot to the east, across Pond Springs Road contains a multifamily complex (Urban North Apartments). To the west there is right-of-way for the Research Boulevard/U.S. Highway 183 Northbound frontage road and office uses, zoned GR. The applicant is requesting a zoning/rezoning of this property to GR to allow for retail uses (please see Applicant’s Request Letter- Exhibit C). The staff recommends GR, Community District, zoning. The property meets the intent of the GR district as it fronts onto the frontage road for Research Boulevard/U.S. Highway 183 and has access to Capital Metro bus service (bus route #383) on Pond Springs Road. The proposed zoning will be compatible and consistent with the surrounding uses because there are commercial uses surrounding this site to the north, south and west. There is currently GR, GR-CO and GR-MU-CO zoning to the south, west and east. The proposed Community Commercial zoning will permit the applicant to establish permanent zoning on the majority of this property and to bring the existing retail structure into conformance with land use regulations …
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ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET CASE: C14-2024-0151 (Riata Vista Circle PDA) DISTRICT: 6 ADDRESS: 12535, 12545, 12555 and 12565 Riata Vista Circle ZONING FROM: LI TO: LI-PDA SITE AREA: 28.85 acres PROPERTY OWNER: Capital City Lucky Riata, LLC APPLICANT/AGENT: Jackson Walker LLP (Pamela Madere) CASE MANAGER: Sherri Sirwaitis (512-974-3057, sherri.sirwaitis@austintexas.gov) STAFF RECOMMEDATION: Staff recommends LI-PDA, Limited Industrial-Planned Development Area Combining District zoning, to change a condition of zoning. The PDA will be subject to the following conditions: 1) Cocktail Lounge use and Outdoor Entertainment use will be limited to 20,000 sq. ft. on the property. Any additional sq. ft. of this use over this limit will require a conditional use permit. 2) Buffer Zone: A 100-foot wide buffer zone shall be established and maintained between property developed with the Residential uses listed below: Multifamily Residential Condominium Residential Duplex Residential Short Term Rental (Types 1 and 3) Townhouse Residential Two-Unit Residential And the following Commercial and Industrial uses listed below: Automotive Rentals Automotive Sales Construction Sales and Services Light Manufacturing Limited Warehousing and Distribution Improvements permitted within the buffer zone are limited to driveways, parking facilities, solid fences, pedestrian trails, hike and bike trails, recreational facilities, detention and water quality re- irrigation facilities, drainage, underground utility improvements, overhead electric or communication lines, or those improvements that may be otherwise required or allowed by the City of Austin. 05 C14-2024-0151 - Riata Vista Circle PDA; District 6 1 of 20 3) Buffer Zone: A 50-foot wide buffer zone shall be established and maintained between property developed with the Residential uses listed below: Multifamily Residential Condominium Residential Duplex Residential Short Term Rental (Types 1 and 3) Townhouse Residential And the following Commercial uses listed below: Research Assembly Services Research Testing Services Research Warehousing Services Improvements permitted within the buffer zone are limited to driveways, parking facilities, solid fences, pedestrian trails, hike and bike trails, recreational facilities, detention and water quality re- irrigation facilities, drainage, underground utility improvements, overhead electric or communication lines, or those improvements that may be otherwise required or allowed by the City of Austin. 4) Conditional Use: Automotive Sales - if located within 100-feet of uses of the Residential uses listed below: Multifamily Residential Condominium Residential Duplex Residential Short Term Rental (Types 1 and 3) Townhouse Residential Cocktail Lounge and Outdoor Entertainment – if over the 20,000 sq. ft. limit established for this use as permitted use on the property. 5) …
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: April 15, 2025: March 18, 2025: APPROVED NEIGHBORHOOD’S REQUEST FOR A POSTPONEMENT TO APRIL 15, 2025. [A. FLORES; F. DE PORTU – 2ND] (9-0) W. FLOYD, S. BOONE, AND C. THOMPSON – ABSENT 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 06 C14-2024-0178 - 8116 Ferguson Cutoff; District 1 1 of 11 C14-2024-0178 Page 2 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 general warehousing and distribution center. 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. 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. Zoning changes should promote compatibility with adjacent and nearby uses. The proposed LI zoning promotes compatibility …
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET CASE: C14-2025-0020 (4405 Bunny Run) DISTRICT: 10 ADDRESS: 4405 Bunny Run ZONING FROM: I-RR TO: SF-2 SITE AREA: 1.03 acres (44,866.8 sq. ft.) PROPERTY OWNER: Brian and Robin Penny AGENT: Dubois, Bryant and Campbell, LLP (David Hartman) CASE MANAGER: Beverly Villela (512-978-0740, Beverly.Villela@austintexas.gov) STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends SF-2, Single-Family Residence District, zoning. See the Basis of Recommendation section below. ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: April 15, 2025: CITY COUNCIL ACTION: TBD ORDINANCE NUMBER: No. ISSUES: N/A CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: The property in question is currently developed with a single-family residence and zoned I-RR, Interim-Rural Residential. The applicant is requesting to zone the property to SF-2, Single-Family Residence – Standard Lot, to allow for the continued use of the property as a single-family residence and to align with the surrounding zoning pattern and lot sizes. Staff is recommending SF-2 zoning because it is compatible with the surrounding land uses, which include single-family residences and religious assembly, and it is consistent with the purpose of the SF-2 district. The proposed zoning will allow for residential development that is appropriate for this location. The applicant is in agreement with the staff recommendation. Please refer to Exhibits A (Zoning Map) and B (Aerial View). BASIS OF RECOMMENDATION: 07 C14-2025-0020 - 4405 Bunny Run; District 10 1 of 11 C14-2025-0020 Page 2 1. The proposed zoning should be consistent with the purpose statement of the district sought. The single-Family Residence (Standard Lot) district is intended as an area for a moderate density single-family residential use on a lot that is a minimum of 5,750 square feet. An SF-2 district designation may be applied to a use in an existing single-family neighborhood that has moderate sized lots or to new development of single-family housing on lots that are 5,750 square feet or more. Up to three units are permitted under single-family residential development standards. 2. Zoning changes should promote compatibility with adjacent and nearby uses. The proposed SF-2 zoning is compatible with surrounding land uses, including single-family residential properties to the west and south, and religious assembly uses to the east and south. The request is consistent with nearby zoning designations, such as SF-1 and I-SF-2, and supports a transition between the existing residential uses in the area. The site is within proximity to public services, schools, and parkland, which makes it suitable for residential development. EXISTING ZONING AND LAND …
