SUBDIVISION VARIANCE REVIEW SHEET CASE NO.: C8-2023-0007.0A COMMISSION DATE: August 6, 2024 SUBDIVISION NAME: Resubdivision of Lot 1 Davis Lawns Section One ADDRESS: 5004 Heflin Lane APPLICANT: 5004 Heflin L Austin TX 78721 LLC (Eudo Mendez) AGENT: Mahoney Engineering (Tyler J. Boykin, P.E) ZONING: SF-3-NP (single family) NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN: MLK - 183 AREA: 0.627 acres (27312.12 sf) LOTS: 4 COUNTY: Travis DISTRICT: 1 WATERSHED: Fort Branch JURISDICTION: Full Purpose SIDEWALKS: n/a VARIANCE: 1. A Land Use Commission variance is requested to the Land Development Code Section 25-4-171(A) which requires lots to abut a dedicated public street. The subdivision proposed for Lot 1D to not front a dedicated public street and for Lot 1D to have access for municipal services or maintenance through a Joint Use Access Easement. Lot 1D is dedicated as Parkland to connect to a parkland area to the north of this property for future Parkland uses. Refer to Exhibit C for the location of Lot 1D and connection to the neighboring parkland area. The request is for the approval of a variance to 25-4-171(A) to allow the Lot 1D in the subdivision to not front a public street. DEPARTMENT COMMENTS: STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the variance. E-mail: cesar.zavala@austintexas.gov ATTACHMENTS Exhibit A: Vicinity map Exhibit B: Variance Request Memos Exhibit C: Lot 1D and future Parkland area Exhibit D: Proposed Plat CASE MANAGER: Cesar Zavala PHONE: 512-974-3404 SITE LOCATION E A S T M L K J R B L V D D E R L A D S T T O C S H E F LIN L A N E E N A S L E D O H R SCALE: 1" = 250' MASCO 586L Mahoney Engineering 8201 South Congress Avenue Austin, Texas 78745 Tel. (512) 596-2579 dmahoney@mahoney-eng.com TBPE Registration Number F-21222 Mahoney Engineering LLC ãCopyright 2019 SITE LOCATION MAP REPLAT OF LOT 1 DAVIS LAWNS SECTION 1 DRAWN BY: SG PROJECT No.: 1067-10003 DESIGNED BY: CF QA/QC: DMM 5004 HELFIN LN, AUSTIN TX 78721 SHEET No. 1 OF 1 P:\1067 GCDD Group\10003 Redevelopment of Lot 1, GCDD - Austin\CAD\sheets\1067-10001 SITE LOCATION MAP.dwg SGADBURY 6/29/2022 DAVIS LAWNS SECTION 1 RESUBDIVISION Variance Request September 19, 2023 Attention: City of Austin Land Use Commission 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Dr Austin, TX 78752 Reference: Davis Lawns Section 1 Resubdivision 5004 Heflin Lane Austin, TX 78721 Dear City of Austin Land Use Commission, Please find this letter as …
May 16, 2024 ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION VARIANCE APPLICATION FORM 5301 Southwest Parkway, Building 2, Suite 100 PROJECT DESCRIPTION Applicant Contact Information Name of Applicant Ryan Taylor Street Address City State ZIP Code Work Phone E-Mail Address Case Name Case Number Variance Case Information Austin, TX 78735 (512)-646-2237 ryan.taylor@kimley-horn.com 290 Parmer Industrial - 2 SP-2023-0401C Address or Location 10095 E US HWY-290 SVRD Environmental Reviewer Name David Michael Environmental Resource Management Reviewer Name N/A Applicable Ordinance Watershed Name Watershed Classification Watershed Protection Ordinance Gilleland Creek ☐Urban ☐ Suburban ☐Water Supply Suburban ☐Water Supply Rural ☐ Barton Springs Zone City of Austin | Environmental Commission Variance Application Guide 1 May 16, 2024 Edwards Aquifer Recharge Zone ☐ Barton Springs Segment ☐ Northern Edwards Segment ☐ Not in Edwards Aquifer Zones Edwards Aquifer Contributing Zone ☐ Yes ☐ No Distance to Nearest Classified Waterway 373’ Water and Wastewater service to be provided by City of Austin The variance request is as follows: Request 25-8-341 - to allow cut exceeding eight (8) feet on Lot 3 of this development. This lot proposes 62,889 square feet of cut over 8 feet with a maximum depth of 15 feet. Impervious cover Existing Existing Proposed Proposed Overall Lot 3 Overall Lot 3 square footage: ____0____ _0____ 1,525,471 682,585 acreage: percentage: ____0____ __0____ 35.02 15.67 ____0____ __0____ 54.7 72.3 Provide general description of the property (slope range, elevation range, summary of vegetation / trees, summary of the geology, CWQZ, WQTZ, CEFs, floodplain, heritage trees, any other notable or outstanding characteristics of the property) The overall 290 Parmer Industrial development is a 64.04 Acre industrial warehouse development located at 10095 E US 290 SVRD EB, Austin, Texas 78653. The 290 Parmer Industrial – 2 site is Lot 3 (21.67 acres) of this development. The existing site is currently undeveloped. Elevation on the site varies from 583 at the Southwest corner down to 511 at the Northeast corner. The existing site has small trees and vegetation, particularly in the Critical Water Quality Zone; but does not include any heritage trees. Approximately 7.80 Acres of the property is in a Critical Water Quality zone and 3.47 Acres of the property is in the 100-year floodplain. City of Austin | Environmental Commission Variance Application Guide 2 May 16, 2024 Clearly indicate in what way the proposed project does not comply with current Code (include maps and exhibits) FINDINGS OF FACT The proposed site …
7/16/24, 9:21 AM ZAP Commissions Hearing on July 16 - SP-2023-0401C - Corona, Nicole - Outlook ZAP Commissions Hearing on July 16 - SP-2023-0401C Madere, Pamela Mon 7/15/2024 7:58 PM To: Guerrero, Gabriel <Gabriel.Guerrero@austintexas.gov>; Corona, Nicole <Nicole.Corona@austintexas.gov>; Garcia, Ella <Ella.Garcia@austintexas.gov> External Email - Exercise Caution Pls provide to the ZAP Commissioners. Thanks. From: Ma Harriss Sent: Monday, July 15, 2024 10:52 AM To: Gabriel.Guerrero@aus ntexas.gov Cc: Madere, Pamela Subject: SP-2023-0401C Caution: **External Email. Mr. Guerro – I am the Chief Financial Officer of the Butler Family Interests which, un l December 2022, owned the site immediately adjacent to the west of the applicant’s site. During our ownership, we worked closely with Provident 290 on the various easements and other en tlements necessary for the development of their site. We support the above project and the cut and fill variances requested. Let me know if you have any ques ons. Ma William M. "Ma " Harriss Chief Financial Officer Butler Family Interests Please note our new office loca on and my new e-mail address Please note that effec ve 1/1/2022, I have gone to semi-re rement status. I am typically working Mondays and Wednesdays and some Fridays. I will try to respond to e-mails and phone calls as I receive them, but there may be some delay. CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION: The informa on contained in this transmi al and accompanying documents is protected by both state and federal law. This informa on is intended only for the use of the individual or en ty named above. If you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby no fied that any disclosure, copying, distribu on or ac on taken in reliance on the contents of this transmi al is strictly prohibited. If you have received this transmi al in error, please no fy the sender immediately to arrange for return or destruc on of these documents. about:blank?windowId=SecondaryReadingPane7 1/2 7/16/24, 9:21 AM ZAP Commissions Hearing on July 16 - SP-2023-0401C - Corona, Nicole - Outlook The authorized recipient of this informa on is prohibited from disclosing this informa on to any other party except as may be permi ed by law, and is required to destroy the informa on a er its intended purpose has been fulfilled, unless otherwise permi ed by law. 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". …
MEMORANDUM ****************************************************************************** 06/21/2024 David Michael Development Services Department Hank Smith, Chair Zoning and Platting Commission Members SP-2023-0401C - 290 Parmer Industrial Environmental Commission Recommendation TO: FROM: DATE: RE: ****************************************************************************** The motion to approve the requested variances failed to receive the minimum necessary Environmental Commission votes. Consequently, no motion was approved by the Environmental Commission for the 290 Parmer Industrial variance requests (item number 4, June 5, 2024, Environmental Commission meeting) and the variances are presented with no recommendation. The motion to recommend the requested variances with conditions failed on Commissioner Bristol’s motion, Commissioner Sullivan’s second on a 4-3 vote. Those voting aye were Commissioners Nickells, Qureshi, Einhorn, and Sullivan. Those voting nay were Commissioners Bristol, Brimer, and Krueger. Commissioner Bedford abstained. Commissioners Cofer and Schiera were absent.
290 PARMER INDUSTRIAL - 2 10095 E US 290 HWY SP-2023-0401C David Michael Environmental Review Specialist Senior Development Services Department PROPERTY DATA • Gilleland Creek Watershed • Suburban Watershed Classification, Desired Development Zone • Austin Full Purpose • Council District 1 • Not located over Edwards Aquifer Recharge Zone LOCATION Site Location Austin ETJ Austin City Limits Edwards Aquifer Recharge Zone Edwards Aquifer Contributing Zone LOCATION LOCATION View from south looking west View from south looking north LOCATION 2 ft elevation contour lines Critical Water Quality Zones VARIANCE REQUESTS 1. Request to vary LDC 25-8-341 to allow cut up to 15 feet. 2. Request to vary LDC 25-8-342 to allow fill up to 16 feet. GRADING VARIANCE FINDINGS IN SUMMARY • Variances for grading have been granted for similar projects. • Grading is a design decision, but 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 AND CONDITIONS The required landscape plan will be supplemented with the establishment of managed native wildflower meadows on the graded slopes, an increase in the amount of tree canopy and other vegetative cover, and larger tree sizes planted. • +14,000 sq. ft. wildflower seeding & management area • 50 additional shade trees • +250 additional shade tree inches (larger sizes) • +150 additional small tree inches (larger sizes) APPLICANT PRESENTATION
ITEM FOR ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION AGENDA COMMISSION MEETING DATE: June 5, 2024 NAME & NUMBER OF PROJECT: 290 Parmer Industrial – 2 SP-2023-0401C NAME OF APPLICANT OR ORGANIZATION: Ryan Taylor, Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. LOCATION: 10095 E US 290 Hwy Service Road EB Austin, Texas COUNCIL DISTRICT: Council District 1 ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW STAFF: WATERSHED: REQUEST: David Michael Environmental Review Specialist Senior Development Services Department 512-974-2263 david.michael@austintexas.gov Gilleland Creek Watershed Suburban Watershed Classification Desired Development Zone Variance request is as follows: Request to vary from LDC 25-8-341 to allow cut up to 15 feet Request to vary from LDC 25-8-342 to allow fill up to 16 feet STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends these variances, having determined the findings of fact to have been met. The required landscape plan will be supplemented with an increase in the amount of tree canopy and other vegetative cover, larger tree sizes planted, and establishment of managed native wildflower meadows on the graded slopes: • 50 Additional shade trees • +250 additional shade tree inches (larger sizes) • +150 additional small tree inches (larger sizes) • +14,000 sq. ft. wildflower seeding & management area Page 2 of 2 STAFF CONDITION: Development Services Department Staff Recommendations Concerning Required Findings Project Name: 290 Parmer Industrial - 2 SP-2023-0401C Ordinance Standard: Watershed Protection Ordinance Variance Request: Request to vary from LDC 25-8-341 to allow cut up to 15 feet A. Land Use Commission variance determinations from Chapter 25-8-41 of the City Code: 1. The requirement will deprive the applicant of a privilege or the safety of property given to owners of other similarly situated property with approximately contemporaneous development; Yes. The use of the proposed warehouses requires extensive areas of uniform finished floor elevations as is typical for shipping and receiving facilities. Cut in the existing grades over eight feet is needed to allow for the level finished-floor elevations and level loading docks, to maintain drives at minimal grades necessary for truck maneuverability, and to allow ADA access. The site plan proposes two warehouses with truck courts on a 21.6-acre lot that has no natural occurring slopes over 15 percent, requiring cut up to 14.2 feet in depth, and fill up to 15.2 feet in depth. The Land Use Commission has frequently approved variances for cut and fill over eight feet in depth for warehouse projects in the Desired Development Zone. Examples of similar projects include: Applied Materials Logistics Service Center, …
June 5, 2024 Environmental Commission The Travis Audubon Society requested this report on bird safe buildings for presentation to the City of Austin and general dissemination within the Central Texas community. It was submitted to the South Central Waterfront Advisory Board on March 18, 2024, the Design Commission on April 22, 2024, and was prepared by Heidi Trudell, a bird collision prevention researcher and consultant, who in March 2024 was hired as a technical advisor by Guardian Glass. Passing directly over Austin, North America’s Central Flyway serves as the primary migration corridor1 during spring and fall for hundreds of species of birds. Due to this geographic funneling, Texas is home to three of the top ten most deadly cities for birds2 (Houston, Dallas, San Antonio), making it especially critical to proactively preserve biodiversity. Travis County alone has documented 4273 species of birds, which is more than fourteen states4 have recorded. With bird populations in steep decline,5 and an estimated 621 million to 2 billion6 birds dying at windows in the US annually, it is critical now more than ever that municipal leaders, especially in ecologically significant areas like Austin, step forward to reverse the trend. Initial steps have already been taken; Austin’s dedication to bird conservation has already been established by committing to meet the standards of a Bird City.7 This includes a pledge to reduce nonessential lighting during migration8 that comes as part of a statewide initiative9 to address the detrimental impact that artificial light at night has on migrating birds. As Austinites are well aware, however, it’s not just birds that need dark skies to thrive; even outside of bird migration, bats are especially sensitive to lighting.10 1allaboutbirds.org/news/heres-how-to-use-the-new-migration-forecast-tools-from-birdcast/# 2news.cornell.edu/stories/2019/04/chicago-tops-list-most-dangerous-cities-migrating-birds 3ebird.org/region/US-TX-453?yr=all 4ebird.org/region/US/regions 53billionbirds.org 6meridian.allenpress.com/wjo/article-abstract/125/2/406/129654/Evaluating-the-Effectiveness-of-Select-Visual/ 7austintexas.gov/news/austin-now-designated-bird-city-working-protect-habitats-and-promote-bird-friendly-practices 8traviscountytx.gov/news/2021/2113-lights-out-for-migrating-birds 9tx.audubon.org/urbanconservation/lights-out-texas 10batcon.org/new-paper-suggests-light-pollution-limits-bat-habitat/ The next step is to address the built environment directly. Glass is a dynamic material; it can reflect habitat or be entirely transparent. As a result, birds are unable to see glass11 unless it is modified. Poorly designed buildings dramatically increase the risk of collision. One way to significantly improve the odds of survival for birds living in or migrating through Central Texas is to ensure that buildings meet bird safe standards.12 Every building that is made bird safe - as new construction or a retrofit - will save dozens to hundreds of birds13 per building, per year. Best practices in bird safe building standards align with Austin’s values14 of being …
Zoning and Platting Commission Resolution regarding Posting of Backup Whereas the Texas Open Meetings Act requires that agendas for public meetings be posted at least 72 hours in advance. As the Zoning and Platting Commission meets on Tuesdays at 6 pm, the practice of the staff has been to post the agenda on the Friday prior to a meeting by 3 pm. Whereas staff has also had the practice of posting backup by Thursday at 3 pm which includes the size and location of property, the staff recommendation, case manager comments, area case histories, information about the environment, maps, letters in support and opposition, and other useful information. Whereas the members of the Commission and the public should understand the details about the items on the agenda, and there are no rules requiring that backup be posted, Be it resolved, the following information will be added to the Rules and Regulations of the Zoning and Platting Commission, ARTICLE IV (B) Agenda and Backup By 3 pm on the Thursday prior to a meeting, the staff shall post online backup, including the size and location of properties, the staff recommendations, case manager comments, area case histories, information about the environment, maps, and letters in support or opposition for each case included on the agenda. Agenda items for which backup is not posted in a timely manner shall be postponed at the discretion of the commission. Items (B)…(F) will be re-lettered.
1. ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES TUESDAY, JULY 16, 2024 The Zoning and Platting Commission convened in a regular meeting on Tuesday July 16, 2024, at Austin City Hall, Council Chambers, Room 1001, 301 W. Second Street, Austin, TX. Chair Smith called the Zoning and Platting Commission meeting to order at 6:01 p.m. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance: Hank Smith Betsy Greenberg Alejandra Flores Ryan Puzycki Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: David Fouts Carrie Thompson Board Members/Commissioners absent: Scoot Boone William Floyd Lonny Stern 2 vacancies on the dais. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Approve the minutes of the Zoning and Platting Commission regular meeting on July 2, 2024. The minutes from the meeting of 07/02/2024 were approved on the consent agenda on Commissioner Flores’ motion, Commissioner Puzycki’s second on a 6-0 vote. Commissioners Boone, Floyd, and Stern were absent. 1 PUBLIC HEARINGS C14-2024-0089 - 7900 Persimmon Trail; District 5 7900 Persimmon, South Boggy Creek 2. Rezoning: Location: Owner/Applicant: Anna Cecilia Berry Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: Texas Permitting Solutions (Shae Willard) MH to SF-3 Recommended Beverly Villela, 512-978-0740, beverly.villela@austintexas.gov Planning Department The motion to approve a postponement to August 6, 2024, was approved on the consent agenda on Commissioner Flores’ motion, Commissioner Puzycki’s second on a 6-0 vote. Commissioners Boone, Floyd, and Stern were absent. C14-2024-0047 - 8501 S. 1st Street; District 2 8501 South 1st Street, South Boggy Creek 3. Rezoning: Location: Owner/Applicant: Mae Katherine Rich Clay Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: Drenner Group PC (Leah Bojo) DR to GR-MU-V-DB90 Recommended Marcelle Boudreaux, 512-974-8094, marcelle.boudreaux@austintexas.gov Planning Department 4. Environmental Variance: Location: The motion to approve Staff’s recommendation of GR-MU-V-DB90 for C14-2024-0047 - 8501 S. 1st Street located at 8501 South 1st Street was approved on the consent agenda on Commissioner Flores’ motion, Commissioner Puzycki’s second on a 6-0 vote. Commissioners Boone, Floyd, and Stern were absent. SP-2023-0401C - 290 Parmer Industrial – 2 10095 E US 290 Hwy Service Road EB Austin, Texas, Gilleland Creek Watershed Owner/Applicant: Ryan Taylor, Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. Request: Variance request is as follows: Request to vary from LDC 25-8-341 to allow cut up to 15 feet Request to vary from LDC 25-8-342 to allow fill up to 16 feet Recommended David Michael, 512-974-2263, david.michael@austintexas.gov Development Sevices Department Staff Rec.: Staff: The public hearing was closed on Commissioner Flores’ motion, Commissioner Greenberg’s second on a 6-0 vote. Commissioners Boone, Floyd, …
MEMORANDUM TO: Planning Commission Members FROM: Jonathan Tomko, Principal Planner Planning Department DATE: August 1, 2024 SUBJECT: C14-2024-0084 - 6575 Decker Lane Tract 2 (District 1) Request for Postponement The case above has been scheduled for a public hearing during the August 6, 2024, Zoning and Platting Commission Meeting. Staff requests postponement of the above-referenced rezoning case to August 20, 2024 so it has the opportunity to be properly noticed. This postponement request was made in a timely manner and meets the Zoning and Platting Commission's policy. xc: Joi Harden, Zoning Officer
Zoning and Platting Commission DRAFT Recommendation Date: August 6, 2024 Subject: Bird-friendly design and building solutions WHEREAS, the Zoning and Platting Commission was given a presentation about Bird Safe Design by Heidi Trudell, Bird Safe Design Specialist with support from Travis Audubon; and WHEREAS, the core principles of Imagine Austin include the integration of nature into the city and sustainably managed environmental resources; and WHEREAS, the City of Austin was named a Bird City in February 2023; and WHEREAS, each year, nearly two billion birds travel through the State of Texas, and WHEREAS, over 400 species of birds reside or migrate through Travis County every spring and fall. Both endangered species and species of concern utilize the Central Flyway and geological way finders of the Balcones Escarpment and Colorado River during their migration; and WHEREAS, the hills of Austin and Travis County are home to the endangered Golden- cheeked Warbler; and WHEREAS, the City of Austin benefits from the annual $1.8 billion generated from bird tourism in Texas; and WHEREAS, birds colliding with poorly designed buildings results in up to 2 million birds dying in the US every year; and WHEREAS, more than 30 cities have adopted bird-safe design practices into their code and/or practices. However, no city in Texas has yet to adopt these design practices, which means Austin could lead the way; and WHEREAS, turning off non-essential lights helps to reduce bird-building collisions as well as additional benefits reducing electricity consumption, costs, and pollution associated with power production; and 1 WHEREAS, habitat loss for nesting and wintering birds also has a negative impact; and WHEREAS, the loss of insects due to the use of pesticides diminishes food supply for birds. THEREFORE, the Zoning and Platting Commission recommends the City of Austin take the following actions: 1. Strive to be the FIRST city in Texas to be a bird-safe design city. 2. Require all new construction or remodels of both low-rise and high-rise buildings to utilize, at a minimum, bird-friendly glass and downcast, Dark Skies lighting. 3. Use Hotel Occupancy Tax revenues to promote bird tourism by making grants available to fund the addition costs associated with bird-friendly building designs. 4. Continue the “Lights Out” policy in which non-essential lighting in City buildings is turned off between 11:00 PM to 6:00 AM during the spring and fall migration periods. 5. Provide information to the public about the “Lights Out” …
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET DISTRICT: 2 TO: MF-3 CASE: C14-2024-0057– 2100 Patsy Parkway ADDRESS: 2100 Patsy Parkway ZONING FROM: SF-2 SITE AREA: 1.9071 acres PROPERTY OWNER: Steve Cisneros AGENT: Drenner Group (Leah Bojo) CASE MANAGER: Marcelle Boudreaux (512-974-8094, marcelle.boudreaux@austintexas.gov) STAFF RECOMMENDATION: The Staff recommendation is to grant multifamily residence (medium density) (MF-3) district zoning. ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: August 6, 2024: CITY COUNCIL: ORDINANCE NUMBER: ISSUES: The rezoning request of the subject site is related to an adjacent rezoning case at 7331 and 7333 Bluff Springs Road, request from I-RR to MF-3, which was approved by City Council on February 15, 2024 (Case no. C14-2023-0118; Ordinance No. 20240215-041). According to the applicant, the purpose of this rezoning is to unify this subject site with that at 7331 and 7333 Bluff Springs Road, anticipating a 247-unit multifamily residence, to allow additional acreage for needed drainage and infrastructure. This rezoning request to MF-3 encompasses 1.9071 acres, portioned from a parcel that is 2.2409 acres; the remaining portion will remain SF-2. Further, the TIA worksheet on file for this rezoning request and the applicant summary notes that Patsy Parkway will not be used for access; access to this property will be from Bluff Springs Road via the adjacent parcel at 7331 and 7333 Bluff Springs Road. C14-2024-0057 Page 2 CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: The subject rezoning area is approximately 1.9071 acres, however the entire parcel is 2.2409 acres, and is developed with a single family residence with frontage on Patsy Parkway. The portion of the parcel at the eastern end surrounding the single family residence will remain zoned SF-2 (see Attachment A: Location Map annotated). The rezoning area is situated on the east side of Bluff Springs Road. Bluff Springs Road is a level 3 mobility corridor, with dedicated bicycle lanes in both directions, and Cap Metro bus stop 1/3-mile to the north (at Blue Meadow Drive). The site is near to commercial services, approximately ¾-mile south of the intersection with William Cannon Drive and 1/3-mile from I-35 frontage road. The property to the north is the aforementioned, recently-rezoned 7331 and 7333 Bluff Springs site, exhibits Automotive Rentals use (MF-3). Single family residences and Kendra Page Neighborhood Park are to the south and east (SF-2, SF-4ACO and I-RR). To the immediate west fronting Bluff Springs Road is a small parcel with a single family residence, and further west across Bluff Springs …
Zoning and Platting Commission Recommendation Recommendation Number: 20240806-012 Bird Safe Buildings Date: August 6, 2024 Subject: Bird-friendly design and building solutions WHEREAS, the Zoning and Platting Commission was given a presentation about Bird Safe Design by Heidi Trudell, Bird Safe Design Specialist with support from Travis Audubon; and WHEREAS, the core principles of Imagine Austin include the integration of nature into the city and sustainably managed environmental resources; and WHEREAS, the City of Austin was named a Bird City in February 2023; and WHEREAS, each year, nearly two billion birds travel through the State of Texas, and WHEREAS, over 400 species of birds reside or migrate through Travis County every spring and fall. Both endangered species and species of concern utilize the Central Flyway and geological way finders of the Balcones Escarpment and Colorado River during their migration; and WHEREAS, the hills of Austin and Travis County are home to the endangered Golden- cheeked Warbler; and WHEREAS, the City of Austin benefits from the annual $1.8 billion generated from bird tourism in Texas; and WHEREAS, birds colliding with poorly designed buildings results in up to 2 million birds dying in the US every year; and WHEREAS, more than 30 cities have adopted bird-safe design practices into their code and/or practices. However, no city in Texas has yet to adopt these design practices, which means Austin could lead the way; and WHEREAS, turning off non-essential lights helps to reduce bird-building collisions as well as additional benefits reducing electricity consumption, costs, and pollution associated with power production; and WHEREAS, habitat loss for nesting and wintering birds also has a negative impact; and WHEREAS, the loss of insects due to the use of pesticides diminishes food supply for birds. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Zoning and Platting Commission recommends the City of Austin take the following actions: 1. Strive to be the FIRST city in Texas to be a bird-safe design city. 2. Require all new construction or remodels of both low-rise and high-rise buildings to utilize, at a minimum, bird-friendly glass and downcast, Dark Skies lighting. 3. Use Hotel Occupancy Tax revenues to promote bird tourism by making grants available to fund the addition costs associated with bird-friendly building designs. 4. Continue the “Lights Out” policy in which non-essential lighting in City buildings is turned off between 11:00 PM to 6:00 AM during the spring and fall migration periods. 5. …
ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES TUESDAY, AUGUST 6, 2024 The Zoning and Platting Commission convened in a regular called meeting on Tuesday August 6, 2024, at Austin City Hall, Boards and Commissions Room, 1101, 301 W. Second Street, Austin, TX. Chair Smith called the Zoning and Platting Commission meeting to order at 6:01 p.m. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance: Hank Smith Betsy Greenberg David Fouts Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Scott Boone William Floyd Ryan Puzycki Carrie Thompson Board Members/Commissioners absent: Alejandra Flores Lonny Stern 2 vacancies on the dais PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Approve the minutes of the Zoning and Platting Commission regular called meeting on July 16, 2024. The minutes from the meeting of July 16, 2024, were approved on the consent agenda on Commissioner Fouts’ motion, Commissioner Puzycki’s second on a 7-0 vote. Commissioners Flores and Stern were absent. 1 PUBLIC HEARINGS 2. Rezoning: C14-2024-0087 - 12104 Jekel Circle; District 6 12104 Jekel Circle, Rattan Creek Watershed Location: Owner/Applicant: JLCC Interests, LLC (Michael Jordan Scott) Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: Industry ATX (Michael Winningham) LI-CO to CS Recommended Sherri Sirwaitis, 512-974-3057, sherri.sirwaitis@austintexas.gov Planning Department The motion to approve Staff’s recommendation of CS for C14-2024-0087 - 12104 Jekel Circle located at 12104 Jekel Circle was approved on the consent agenda on Commissioner Fouts’ motion, Commissioner Puzycki’s second on a 7-0 vote. Commissioners Flores and Stern were absent. C14-2024-0057 - 2100 Patsy Parkway; District 2 2100 Patsy Parkway, Onion Creek and South Boggy Creek Watersheds 3. Rezoning: Location: Owner/Applicant: Steve Cisneros Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: Drenner Group (Leah Bojo) SF-2 to MF-3 Recommended Marcelle Boudreaux, 512-974-8094, marcelle.boudreaux@austintexas.gov Planning Department The motion to approve Staff’s recommendation of MF-3 for C14-2024-0057 - 2100 Patsy Parkway located at 2100 Patsy Parkway was approved on the consent agenda on Commissioner Fouts’ motion, Commissioner Puzycki’s second on a 7-0 vote. Commissioners Flores and Stern were absent. C14-2024-0093 - 7901 Persimmon Trail; District 5 7901 Persimmon, South Boggy Creek Watershed 4. Rezoning: Location: Owner/Applicant: Shane Hauptli and Carol Short Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: Keepers Land Planning (Ricca Keepers) MH to SF-3 Recommended Beverly Villela, 512-978-0740, beverly.villela@austintexas.gov Planning Department The motion to approve Staff’s recommendation of SF-3 for C14-2024-0093 - 7901 Persimmon Trail located at 7901 Persimmon Trail was approved on the consent agenda on Commissioner Fouts’ motion, Commissioner Puzycki’s second on a 6-1 vote. Vice Chair Greenberg voted nay. …
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET TO: SF-3 DISTRICT: 5 CASE: C14-2024-0089 (7900 Persimmon Trail) ADDRESS: 7900 Persimmon Trail ZONING FROM: MH SITE AREA: .2441 acres (10,633.93 sq. ft.) PROPERTY OWNER: Anna Cecilia Berry AGENT: Texas Permitting Solutions (Shae Willard) CASE MANAGER: Beverly Villela (512-978-0740, Beverly.Villela@austintexas.gov) STAFF RECOMMEDATION: Staff recommends SF-3, Family Residence District, zoning. See the Basis of Recommendation section below. ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: July 16, 2024: CITY COUNCIL ACTION: TBD ORDINANCE NUMBER: ISSUES: N/A CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: The property in question is an undeveloped lot within the Greenleaf Estates subdivision. The Greenleaf Estates and the Brownleaf Estates, the adjacent subdivision to the north, are manufactured home subdivisions and were zoned mobile home residence (MH) district in the mid-1980s. Some of the lots contain one or more manufactured homes, and other lots have single family residence or two-family residence uses. In this case, the applicant has requested SF-3 zoning to build a single-family residence. Staff is recommending the Family Residence (SF-3) district zoning. BASIS OF RECOMMENDATION: 1. The proposed zoning should be consistent with the purpose statement of the district sought. C14-2023-0000 2 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. 2. The staff supports the applicant’s request because the property is located in an area that is developed with a mixture of manufactured homes, single family residences, and two-family residences. The SF-3 zoning district would be compatible and consistent with the surrounding uses and there are existing SF-3 and SF-2-CO zoned properties located to the north and east that are currently developed with single- family residential uses. In addition, many of the manufactured homes in this area have been enclosed with framed facades making it difficult to recognize them as manufactured homes and not single family structures. LAND USES Undeveloped Manufactured Home, Single-Family Residences Undeveloped Undeveloped, Single-Family Residences Manufactured Home MH ZONING MH, SF-2-CO EXISTING ZONING AND LAND USES: Site North MH, SF-3 South MH East …
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET DISTRICT: 2 TO: GR-MU-V-DB90 CASE: C14-2024-0047– 8501 S. 1st Street ADDRESS: 8501 South 1st Street ZONING FROM: DR SITE AREA: 7.459 acres PROPERTY OWNER: Mae Katherine Rich Clay AGENT: Drenner Group PC (Leah Bojo) CASE MANAGER: Marcelle Boudreaux (512-974-8094, marcelle.boudreaux@austintexas.gov) STAFF RECOMMENDATION: The Staff recommendation is to grant community commercial – mixed use – vertical mixed use building – density bonus 90 (GR-MU-V-DB90) combining district zoning. ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISSION ACTION/ RECOMMENDATION: July 16, 2024: CITY COUNCIL ACTION: ORDINANCE NUMBER: ISSUES: In December 2023, Ordinance No. 20220609-080, Ordinance No. 20221201-056 and Ordinance No. 20221201-055 were invalidated. On March 11, 2024, Ordinance No. 20240229-073, was enacted to create the “DB90” combining district, which amended City Code Title 25 (Land Development) to create a new zoning district for a density bonus program that grants 30 feet in height above the base zoning district, to a maximum of 90 feet, and modifies site development regulations including compatibility standards. C14-2024-0047 Page 2 CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: The subject rezoning area is approximately 7.459 acres and is developed with a modest industrial warehouse and four single-family residential buildings but is primarily undeveloped. The rezoning area is situated at the east side of S. 1st Street, just north of the intersection with Ralph Ablanedo Drive and less than half a mile north of its intersection with Slaughter Lane. S. 1st Street is a level 3 mobility corridor, and the site is located equidistant walking distance two stops for Cap Metro bus route 10, with high frequency access to downtown. This portion of S. 1st Street is identified as an Imagine Austin Corridor, with growth and new development focused along such corridors per the plan. Development on the east side of S. 1st Street is mostly undeveloped to the immediate north (DR) and further north a vacant Construction sales and service use (MF-4-CO). There is a Religious facility use and Childcare service use to the south (IP-CO). To the east is a Fire station and Police station, with access from Ralph Ablanedo Drive (P). Across S. 1st Street to the west is Single family residential use and Multifamily residential (SF-2; MF-2-CO). Please refer to Exhibits A (Zoning Map), A-1 (Aerial View). The Applicant proposes to rezone the property to the community commercial – mixed use – vertical mixed use building – density bonus 90 (GR-MU-V-DB90) combining district for a mixed use development that will …
May 16, 2024 ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION VARIANCE APPLICATION FORM 5301 Southwest Parkway, Building 2, Suite 100 PROJECT DESCRIPTION Applicant Contact Information Name of Applicant Ryan Taylor Street Address City State ZIP Code Work Phone E-Mail Address Case Name Case Number Variance Case Information Austin, TX 78735 (512)-646-2237 ryan.taylor@kimley-horn.com 290 Parmer Industrial - 2 SP-2023-0401C Address or Location 10095 E US HWY-290 SVRD Environmental Reviewer Name David Michael Environmental Resource Management Reviewer Name N/A Applicable Ordinance Watershed Name Watershed Classification Watershed Protection Ordinance Gilleland Creek ☐Urban ☐ Suburban ☐Water Supply Suburban ☐Water Supply Rural ☐ Barton Springs Zone City of Austin | Environmental Commission Variance Application Guide 1 May 16, 2024 Edwards Aquifer Recharge Zone ☐ Barton Springs Segment ☐ Northern Edwards Segment ☐ Not in Edwards Aquifer Zones Edwards Aquifer Contributing Zone ☐ Yes ☐ No Distance to Nearest Classified Waterway 373’ Water and Wastewater service to be provided by City of Austin The variance request is as follows: Request 25-8-341 - to allow cut exceeding eight (8) feet on Lot 3 of this development. This lot proposes 62,889 square feet of cut over 8 feet with a maximum depth of 15 feet. Impervious cover Existing Existing Proposed Proposed Overall Lot 3 Overall Lot 3 square footage: ____0____ _0____ 1,525,471 682,585 acreage: percentage: ____0____ __0____ 35.02 15.67 ____0____ __0____ 54.7 72.3 Provide general description of the property (slope range, elevation range, summary of vegetation / trees, summary of the geology, CWQZ, WQTZ, CEFs, floodplain, heritage trees, any other notable or outstanding characteristics of the property) The overall 290 Parmer Industrial development is a 64.04 Acre industrial warehouse development located at 10095 E US 290 SVRD EB, Austin, Texas 78653. The 290 Parmer Industrial – 2 site is Lot 3 (21.67 acres) of this development. The existing site is currently undeveloped. Elevation on the site varies from 583 at the Southwest corner down to 511 at the Northeast corner. The existing site has small trees and vegetation, particularly in the Critical Water Quality Zone; but does not include any heritage trees. Approximately 7.80 Acres of the property is in a Critical Water Quality zone and 3.47 Acres of the property is in the 100-year floodplain. City of Austin | Environmental Commission Variance Application Guide 2 May 16, 2024 Clearly indicate in what way the proposed project does not comply with current Code (include maps and exhibits) FINDINGS OF FACT The proposed site …
MEMORANDUM ****************************************************************************** 06/21/2024 David Michael Development Services Department Hank Smith, Chair Zoning and Platting Commission Members SP-2023-0401C - 290 Parmer Industrial Environmental Commission Recommendation TO: FROM: DATE: RE: ****************************************************************************** The motion to approve the requested variances failed to receive the minimum necessary Environmental Commission votes. Consequently, no motion was approved by the Environmental Commission for the 290 Parmer Industrial variance requests (item number 4, June 5, 2024, Environmental Commission meeting) and the variances are presented with no recommendation. The motion to recommend the requested variances with conditions failed on Commissioner Bristol’s motion, Commissioner Sullivan’s second on a 4-3 vote. Those voting aye were Commissioners Nickells, Qureshi, Einhorn, and Sullivan. Those voting nay were Commissioners Bristol, Brimer, and Krueger. Commissioner Bedford abstained. Commissioners Cofer and Schiera were absent.
