ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES TUESDAY, AUGUST 20, 2024 The Zoning and Platting Commission convened in a regular meeting on Tuesday August 20, 2024, in Austin, Texas. Chair Smith called the Zoning and Platting Commission meeting to order at 6 p.m. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance: Felix De Portu Alejandra Flores Betsy Greenberg Hank Smith Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Scott Boone William Floyd David Fouts Lonny Stern Carrie Thompson Board Members/Commissioners absent: Ryan Puzycki APPROVAL OF MINUTES Approve the minutes of the Zoning and Platting Commission regular meeting on August 6, 2024. The minutes from the meeting of August 6, 2024, were approved on the consent agenda on Commissioner Flores’ motion, Commissioner De Portu’s second on an 8-0 vote. Commissioner Floyd was off the dais. Commissioners Puzycki was absent. 1. 1 PUBLIC HEARINGS C14-2024-0084 - 6575 Decker Ln Tract 2; District 1 6575 Decker Lane, Elm Creek Watershed 2. Rezoning: Location: Owner/Applicant: AM Petroleum Inc. (Adam Ahmad) Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: Metcalfe Wolf Stuart & Williams, LLP (Michele Rogerson Lynch) GR-CO to CS-CO Recommended Jonathan Tomko, 512-974-1057, jonathan.tomko@austintexas.gov Planning Department The motion to approve Staff’s recommendation of CS-CO for C14-2024-0084 - 6575 Decker Ln Tract 2 located at 6575 Decker Lane was approved on the consent agenda on Commissioner Flores’ motion, Commissioner De Portu’s second on an 8-0 vote. Commissioner Floyd was off the dais. Commissioners Puzycki was absent. C14-2024-0082 - Wall Street CPL Rezone; District 1 9010 Wall Street, Walnut Creek Watershed 3. Rezoning: Location: Owner/Applicant: Sonic Land Holdings LLC (Cory Roberts, MD., MBA) Land Answers (Tamara Mitchell) Agent: RR to LI Request: Recommendation of LI-CO Staff Rec.: Beverly Villela, 512-978-0740, beverly.villela@austintexas.gov Staff: Planning Department The motion to approve Staff’s recommendation of LI for C14-2024-0082 - Wall Street CPL Rezone located at 9010 Wall Street was approved on the consent agenda on Commissioner Flores’ motion, Commissioner De Portu’s second on an 8-0 vote. Commissioner Floyd was off the dais. Commissioners Puzycki was absent. 4. Rezoning: Location: C14-2024-0101 - Scofield Farms Rezoning, District 7 1603 and 1605 W. Parmer Lane, 12424 Scofield Farms Drive, Walnut Creek Watershed Owner/Applicant: 1603 W Parmer LLC and MMK Ventures LLC Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: Armbrust & Brown PLLC (Richard T. Suttle, Jr.) GR-CO, MF-2 to GR-MU Recommended Sherri Sirwaitis, 512-974-3057, sherri.sirwaitis@austintexas.gov Planning Department The motion to approve Staff’s recommendation of GR-MU for C14-2024-0101 - Scofield Farms Rezoning located at 1603 …
RECOMMENDATION TO ALLOW SOME COMMERCIAL USES IN RESIDENTIAL ZONES WHEREAS current City of Austin land use separates residential homes from commercial uses, making it difficult for individuals to access services without the use of an automobile; and WHEREAS single family homes are traditionally an attractive option for families, including members that may not own or be able to drive; and WHEREAS a majority of Austin’s residential neighborhoods were built after 1960 and therefore were not designed on a walkable, grid pattern; and WHEREAS some of Austin’s most beloved, central neighborhoods (i.e., Clarksville, Hyde Park, Crestview, Bouldin) offer historic and replicable examples of how a mix of housing types and commercial uses can be compatible with neighborhood life and encourage walkability; and WHEREAS auto-centric development patterns don’t support the same kind of social interactions, neighborhood cohesion or safety via “eyes on the street” that walkable neighborhoods do; and WHEREAS the City of Austin’s Strategic Mobility Plan has identified a 50/50 mode split goal by 2039 and many personal trips are within 2.5 miles of the home, which is beyond the reach of walking; and WHEREAS walking or riding a bicycle on major arterial roads is an uncomfortable or unsafe option for many residents – particularly the young, those living with disabilities, and older adults; and WHEREAS many residents cannot access medical, counseling, pet, convenience or personal improvement services – services that support aging in place – without the support of a driver at personal expense or the support of social services; and WHEREAS many parts of the city of Austin include grocery store deserts, transit deserts and medical services deserts – with no current hospital operating east of IH-35; and WHEREAS we eliminated parking minimums across the city of Austin in order to, among other goals, allow more affordable housing to be within walking distance to small scale commercial businesses; and WHEREAS the Imagine Austin Plan included several stated livability objectives, including: ● Promote a compact and connected city, ● Development occurring in connected and pedestrian-friendly patterns supporting transit and urban lifestyles and reducing sprawl, while protecting and enhancing neighborhoods, ● Development occurring across the city in a manner friendly to families with children, seniors, and individuals with disabilities, ● Austin's unique character and local businesses being recognized as a vital part of our community, ● Clear guidelines supporting both quality development and preservation that sustain and improve Austin's character and …
RECOMMENDATION TO RESTRICT SOME COMMERCIAL USES ON IMAGINE AUSTIN CORRIDORS WHEREAS the Imagine Austin Plan included several stated livability objectives, including: ● Promote a compact and connected city, ● Development occurring in connected and pedestrian-friendly patterns supporting transit and urban lifestyles and reducing sprawl, while protecting and enhancing neighborhoods, ● Development occurring across the city in a manner friendly to families with children, seniors, and individuals with disabilities, ● Austin's unique character and local businesses being recognized as a vital part of our community, ● Clear guidelines supporting both quality development and preservation that sustain and improve Austin's character and provide certainty for residents and the business community, ● Austin's diverse population being active and healthy, with access to locally-grown, nourishing foods, and affordable healthcare; and WHEREAS the “Imagine Austin Growth Concept Map” is one of the “Imagine Austin Decision Guidelines” incorporated into the Comprehensive Decision Making Matrix included in the Zoning Change Review Sheet provided by City of Austin Staff for review by the Zoning & Platting Commission; and WHEREAS the Imagine Austin Growth Concept Map includes Imagine Austin Activity Corridors, which are meant to facilitate a “long-term shift toward transit, walking and biking” and zoning policy along these corridors should enhance transit-supportive uses, encourage more intentional and equitable land stewardship with increased bicycle, pedestrian, and transit connectivity, housing options and opportunities, public realm activation, and new economic opportunities near public transit; THEREFORE, be it resolved that the following are PROHIBITED uses on properties located on an Imagine Austin Activity Corridor: COMMERCIAL USES: ● Agricultural Sale and Services ● Building Maintenance Services ● Campground ● Carriage Stable ● Convenience Storage ● Drop-off Recycling Collection Facility ● Electronic Prototype Assembly ● Electronic Testing ● Equipment Repair Services ● Equipment Sales ● Exterminating Services ● Funeral Services ● Marina ● Recreational Equipment Maintenance & Storage ● Recreational Equipment Sales ● Research Assembly Services ● Research Testing Services ● Research Warehousing Services ● Scrap and Salvage ● Service Station ● Stables ● Vehicle Storage INDUSTRIAL USES: ● Basic Industry ● General Warehousing and Distribution ● Recycling Center ● Resource Extraction AGRICULTURAL USES: ● Animal Production ● Crop Production ● Indoor Crop Production ● Alternative Financial Services ● Automotive Sales ● Automotive Rentals ● Automotive Repair Services ● Automotive Washing ● Pawn Shop Services ● Pedicab Storage and Dispatch ● Special Use Historic INDUSTRIAL USES: ● Custom Manufacturing ● Bail Bond Services ● …
From: Michael Flury Sent: Monday, September 2, 2024 6:57 PM To: Estrada, Nancy <Nancy.Estrada@austintexas.gov> Subject: Zoning and Planning Commission, September 3, 2024, Case C14-05-0151(RCT), ATTN: Nancy Estrada External Email - Exercise Caution Zoning and Planning Commission, September 3, 2024, Case C14-05-0151(RCT) ATTN: Nancy Estrada I, Michael Jon Flury, object to the termination of existing 2006 Restrictive Covenants regarding the project located at 8420 Longview Road and 3114 Cameron Loop. Signed: Michael Jon Flury Date: 9/2/2024 Comments: The Neighborhood Traffic Analysis and Restrictions should be upheld as the traffic analysis in 2005 recommended the pavement on Longview Road be upgraded to 36' and Cameron Loop 40'. The current pavement for both roads average approximately 21" with NO sidewalks. Longview Road and Cameron Loop are dangerous in their current state. Residents on Longview Road have to back up into oncoming traffic. Also no existing sidewalks exist for the frequent joggers and people walking their dogs and children to the neighborhood park. So people are forced to walk on the road that is already heavy with traffic as alternate cut through between Brodie Ln. and Westgate Blvd. From: Claudia Morgan Sent: Monday, September 2, 2024 9:48 PM To: Estrada, Nancy <Nancy.Estrada@austintexas.gov> Subject: Regarding Case C14-05-0151(RCT) September 2, 2024 External Email - Exercise Caution City of Austin Planning Department Re: Case C14-05-0151(RCT) Restrictive covenant termination for 8420 Longview Rd. and 3114 Cameron Loop (the “Property”) Attention: Ms. Nancy Estrada, Dear Ms. Estrada, Comments: The undersigned, Claudia Morgan, in my capacity as resident/owner of 3107 Sacbe Cove, Austin, TX 78745, hereby object to the proposal by SB Longview LLC (the “Applicant”) to terminate the existing 2006 restrictive covenant recorded in Document No. 2006215145 of the Official Public Records of Travis County, Texas (the “Restrictive Covenant”) in order to exempt the project located at 8420 Longview Road and 3114 Cameron Loop from the provisions of the Restrictive Covenant. The Neighborhood Traffic Analysis and Restrictions should be upheld as the traffic analysis in 2005 recommended the pavement on Longview Road be upgraded to 36' and Cameron Loop 40'. The current pavement for both roads average approximately 21" with NO sidewalks. Both Longview Road and Cameron Loop are already very dangerous streets that are heavily trafficked by vehicles cutting through between Brodie Lane and Westgate Boulevard. Residents backing into the streets, persons riding their bikes, and pedestrians walking/ pushing their children in strollers, and walking their dogs to …
1. ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, 2024 The Zoning and Platting Commission convened in a regular meeting on Tuesday September 3, 2024, in Austin, Texas. 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 Felix De Portu Alejandra Flores Ryan Puzycki Lonny Stern Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: William Floyd David Fouts Carrie Thompson Board Members/Commissioners absent: Scott Boone District 9 vacant PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Approve the minutes of the Zoning and Platting Commission regular meeting on August 20, 2024. 1 PUBLIC HEARINGS 2. Rezoning: Location: The minutes from the meeting of August 20, 2024, were approved on the consent agenda on Vice Chair Greenberg’s motion, Commissioner Puzycki’s second on an 9-0 vote. Commissioner Boone was absent. C14-2024-0101 - Scofield Farms Rezoning, District 7 1603 and 1605 W. Parmer Lane, 12424 Scofield Farms Drive, Walnut Creek Watershed Owner/Applicant: 1603 W Parmer LLC and MMK Ventures LLC Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: Armbrust & Brown PLLC (Richard T. Suttle, Jr.) GR-CO, MF-2 to GR-MU Recommended Sherri Sirwaitis, 512-974-3057, sherri.sirwaitis@austintexas.gov Planning Department The public hearing was closed on Commissioner Puzycki’s motion, Commissioner Flores’ second, on a 9-0 vote. Commissioner Boone was absent. The motion to approve staff's recommendation of GR-MU zoning, adding a conditional overlay (CO) to maintain existing 2,000 vehicle trip limit per day on the property and recommending the applicant's proposal to provide a crosswalk and pedestrian beacon on Scofield Farms Drive across from the elementary school was approved on Commissioner Stern’s motion, Commissioner Flores’ second on a 9-0 vote. Commissioner Boone was absent. C14-85-149.70.02(RCA) - Scofield Farms RCA, District 7 3. Restrictive Covenant Amendment: Location: 1603 and 1605 W. Parmer Lane, 12424 Scofield Farms Drive, Walnut Creek Watershed Owner/Applicant: 1603 W Parmer LLC and MMK Ventures LLC Agent: Request: Armbrust & Brown PLLC (Richard T. Suttle, Jr.) To amend a previously recorded restrictive covenant to remove the density limitation of 15 units per acre for multifamily development. Recommended Sherri Sirwaitis, 512-974-3057, sherri.sirwaitis@austintexas.gov Planning Department Staff Rec.: Staff: The public hearing was closed on Commissioner Puzycki’s motion, Commissioner Flores’ second, on a 9-0 vote. Commissioner Boone was absent. The motion to approve Staff’s recommendation for a restrictive covenant amendment to amend a previously recorded restrictive covenant to remove the density limitation of 15 units per acre for multifamily …
REGULAR MEETING of the ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISSION TUESDAY, AUGUST 20, 2024, 6 PM AUSTIN CITY HALL, COUNCIL CHMABERS, 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 512-978-0801. CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS/COMMISSIONERS: Hank Smith – Chair (District 8) Betsy Greenberg – Vice-Chair (District 6) Carrie Thompson – Secretary (District 10) Alejandra Flores – Parliamentarian (District 5) William D. Floyd (Mayor’s Representative) Scott Boone (District 1) David Fouts (District 2) Lonny Stern (District 3) Ryan Puzycki (District 7) Felix De Portu (District 4) District 9 -Vacant 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 CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL AGENDA The first fours 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. Executive Liaison: Joi Harden, 512-974-1617 Staff Liaison: Ella Garcia, 512-978-0801 Attorney: AJ Urteaga, 512-974-2386 APPROVAL OF MINUTES PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. Approve the minutes of the Zoning and Platting Commission regular meeting on August 6, 2024. C14-2024-0084 - 6575 Decker Ln Tract 2; District 1 6575 Decker Lane, Elm Creek Watershed 2. Rezoning: Location: Owner/Applicant: AM Petroleum Inc. (Adam Ahmad) Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: Metcalfe Wolf Stuart & Williams, LLP (Michele Rogerson Lynch) GR-CO to CS-CO Recommended Jonathan Tomko, 512-974-1057, jonathan.tomko@austintexas.gov Planning Department C14-2024-0082 - Wall Street CPL Rezone; District 1 9010 Wall Street, Walnut Creek Watershed 3. Rezoning: Location: Owner/Applicant: Sonic Land Holdings LLC (Cory Roberts, MD., MBA) Land Answers (Tamara Mitchell) Agent: RR to LI Request: Staff Rec.: …
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET TO: CS-CO DISTRICT: 1 CASE: 6675 Decker Lane Tract 2 (C14-2024-0084) ADDRESS: 6675 Decker Lane ZONING FROM: GR-CO SITE AREA: approximately 2.945 acres (approximately 128,284 square feet) PROPERTY OWNER: AM Petroleum Inc. (Adam Ahmad) AGENT: Metcalfe Wolf Stuart & Williams, LLP (Michele Rogerson Lynch) CASE MANAGER: Jonathan Tomko (512) 974-1057, jonathan.tomko@austintexas.gov STAFF RECOMMEDATION: Staff recommends granting general commercial services-conditional overlay (CS-CO) combining district zoning. Staff recommends a conditional overlay which would prohibit the following nineteen uses: - Agricultural Sales and Services - Building Maintenance Services - Campground - Commercial Blood Plasma Center - Construction Sales and Services - Convenience Storage - Electronic Prototype Assembly - Electronic Testing - Equipment Repair Services - Equipment Sales See the basis of recommendation section below for more information. ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: August 6, 2024: Staff postponement request to August 20, 2024. August 20, 2024: Case is scheduled to be heard by the Zoning and Platting Commission. CITY COUNCIL ACTION: September 12, 2024: Case is scheduled to be heard by City Council. ORDINANCE NUMBER: N/A ISSUES: N/A - Kennels - Laundry Services - Monument Retail Services - Vehicle Storage - Veternary Services - Indoor Crop Production - Maintenance Service Facilities - Transportation Terminal - Pawn Shop Services C14-2024-0084 2 CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: The property in question is currently is currently a surface parking lot. To the north (across Decker Lake Road is undeveloped land, to the south and east are ETJ including a large transportation warehouse. To the West is a small strip center of approximately 20,000 square feet, a convenience store of approximately 3,600 square feet, a paved area of approximately 20,000 square feet and a car wash of approximatly 2,600 square feet. Decker Lake Road is an ASMP Level 3 roadway. The subject tract is on the edge of the Austin City Limits bordering the ETJ on two sides. Its proximity to (approximately 2 miles west of) SH 130 makes it ideal for office/warehouse uses. This use can provide additional jobs in this area and is an improvement from the large surface lot that exists there today. BASIS OF RECOMMENDATION: Zoning should allow for a reasonable use of the property. Granting of the request should result in an equal treatment of similarly situated properties. Zoning should promote the policy of locating retail and more intensive zoning near the intersections of arterial roadways or at the …
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET TEST TO: LI DISTRICT: 1 CASE: C14-2024-0082 ADDRESS: 9010 Wall St. ZONING FROM: RR SITE AREA: 8.73 acres (380,278.8 sq. ft.) PROPERTY OWNER: Sonic Land Holdings LLC (Cory Roberts, MD., MBA) AGENT: Land Answers (Tamara Mitchell) CASE MANAGER: Beverly Villela (512-978-0740, beverly.villela@austintexas.gov) STAFF RECOMMEDATION: Staff recommendation is to grant Limited Industrial Service – Conditional Overlay (LI- CO) combining district zoning. See the Basis of Recommendation section below. The Conditional Overlay will: 1. Prohibit the following uses: Automotive Rentals, Automotive Repair Services, Automotive Sales, Equipment Repair Services, Equipment Sales, Kennels, Basic Industry, Scrap and Salvage Services, Vehicle Storage, Veterinary Services, Monument Retail Sales, Service Station, and, Resource Extraction. 2. Development of the Property, or any portion of the Property, as (i) General Retail Sales (general) , and (ii) General Retail Sales (convenience) uses shall be restricted to a maximum floor to area ratio of 0.0368 to 1, not to exceed a maximum of 13,269 square feet of gross floor area. 3. Development of Property, or any portion of the Property, as Restaurant (general) use shall be restricted to a maximum floor to area ratio of 0.0270 to 1, not to exceed a maximum of 9,735 square feet of gross floor area. 4. Development of the Property, or any portion of the Property, as Food sales use shall be restricted to a maximum floor to area ratio of 0.0312 to 1, not to exceed a maximum of 11,500 square feet of gross floor area. 5. Development of the Property, or any portion of the Property, shall conform to the site development regulations authorized for the “IP” Industrial Park district as set forth in Sec. 13-2-630 of the Austin City Code. C14-2024-0082 2 ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: August 20th, 2024: CITY COUNCIL ACTION: TBD ORDINANCE NUMBER: ISSUES: N/A CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: The property in question spans approximately 8.73 acres and is currently developed with a beverage warehouse and distribution facility. It is situated between Wall Street (a Level 3 street) and Ferguson Lane (a Level 2 street) and is currently zoned as Rural Residence (RR) district. The surrounding area includes Limited Industrial Service-Conditional Overlay Combining district (LI-CO) zoned lots to the north, south, and east, and single-family residences (SF-3) to the west. Please refer to Exhibits A (Zoning Map) and A-1 (Aerial View) for more details. The applicant is requesting a zoning change to LI (Limited …
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET CASE: C14-2024-0101 (Scofield Farms Rezoning) DISTRICT: 7 ADDRESS: 1603 and 1605 West Parmer Lane, 12424 Scofield Farms Drive ZONING FROM: GR-CO, MF-2 TO: GR-MU SITE AREA: Tract 1: 1.85 acres Tract 2: 5.75 acres 7.60 acres PROPERTY OWNER: 1603 W Parmer LLC and MMK Ventures LLC APPLICANT/AGENT: Armbrust & Brown, PLLC, Jewels Cain CASE MANAGER: Sherri Sirwaitis (512-974-3057, sherri.sirwaitis@austintexas.gov) STAFF RECOMMEDATION: Staff recommends GR-MU, Community Commercial-Mixed Use Combining District, zoning. ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: August 20, 2024 CITY COUNCIL ACTION: ORDINANCE NUMBER: C14-2024-0101 ISSUES: 2 There is an associated restrictive covenant amendment case, C14-85-149.70.02, that will proceed in tandem with this rezoning application. CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: The property in question consists of two tracts of land that make up 7.60 acres. Tract 1 is a 1.85 acre undeveloped area that is zoned GR-CO and fronts onto W. Parmer Lane. Tract 2 is a 5.75 acre lot that is currently developed with a religious assembly use (Parmer Lane Baptist Church), with a detention pond and surface parking zoned MF-2 that accesses Scofield Farms Drive. The lot to the north, at the southwest corner of Parmer Lane and Scofield Farms Drive, is zoned GR and is developed with a financial services use (Wells Fargo Bank). Further to the north, across W. Parmer Lane there is a retail shopping center with a food sales use (Hana World Market) that is also zoned GR. To the south there is an SF-2 zoned area that is undeveloped. The lots to the east, across Scofield Farms Drive are developed with an assisted living use (Parmer Woods at North Austin) zoned LO and a primary public school (River Oaks Elementary School) zoned MF-2 and SF-1. The lots to the west contain an automotive repair use (Austin Automotive Specialists), an undeveloped area zoned LR and duplex residences zoning SF-3. In this request the applicant is asking to rezone both tracts to GR-MU to allow for a multifamily project (please see Applicant’s Request Letter – Exhibit C). The staff recommends the applicant’s request for Community Commercial-Mixed Use Combining District zoning. The property meets the intent of the district as it is accessible from a major arterial/highway and a collector roadway. The proposed zoning is compatible with the commercial and office zoning designations to the north, east and west. GR-MU zoning will permit the applicant to develop this site with a mixture of …
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET DISTRICT: 7 AREA: 7.60 acres CASE: C14-85-149.70.02 (Scofield Farms RCA) ADDRESS: 1603 and 1605 West Parmer Lane, 12424 Scofield Farms Drive OWNER/APPLICANT: 1603 W Parmer LLC and MMK Ventures LLC AGENT: Armbrust & Brown, PLLC, Jewels Cain ZONING: GR-CO, MF-2 REQUEST: The applicant is requesting an amendment to the conditions of a previously recorded restrictive covenant to remove the density limitation of 15 units per acre for multifamily development on this property (please see Applicant’s Request Letter – Exhibit C). CASE MANAGER: Sherri Sirwaitis (512-974-3057, sherri.sirwaitis@austintexas.gov) STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends the proposed amendment of the public restrictive covenant. ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: August 20, 2024 CITY COUNCIL ACTION: ORDINANCE NUMBER: 1 ISSUES: N/A DEPARTMENT COMMENTS: In this case, the applicant is requesting to amend a public restrictive covenant associated with zoning case C14-85-149 and executed on June 17, 1986. The covenant that was approved with the North Lamar Area Study rezonings states and states that all detached single family dwelling units in the area that the public restrictive covenant covers zoned SF-2 must have a gross floor area of 1,400 square feet, all lots zoned SF-2 shall have a horizontal distance between the side lot lines of at least 65 feet measured at the front lot line and an average area of 7,00 square feet, all detached single family dwelling units zoned SF-2 shall be constructed of not less than 40% masonry, a wooden privacy fence shall be constructed along the eastern property line of lots adjacent to River Oak Lake Estates Section 7, any multiple family development constructed shall not exceed a density of 15 units per acre, the property particularly described in “Exhibit B” shall have only one access driveway onto Parmer Lane, the property particularly described in “Exhibit C” shall have no access driveway onto Parmer Lane and the property particularly described in “Exhibit D” shall only have one access driveway onto Parmer Lane (please see Redlined Public Restrictive Covenant – Exhibit D). Specifically, the applicant’s request is to remove Item #6 which states that, “Any multiple family development constructed shall not exceed a density of fifteen (15) units per acre.” for this property so that they can allow for a denser multifamily project at this location (please see Applicant’s Request Letter – Exhibit C). The staff recommends the applicant’s request to amend this existing public restrictive covenant to delete …
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET DISTRICT: 7 CASE: C14-2023-0048 – 7500 Burnet ADDRESS: 7500 Burnet Road and 2412 Richcreek Road ZONING FROM: CS TO: CS-MU-V CS-MU-V-DB90, as amended SITE AREA: 0.6248 acres (27,216 square feet) PROPERTY OWNER: 7500 Burnet LP & Allandale Commons LLC, (Case Lowry) AGENT: Alice Glasco Consulting, (Alice Glasco) CASE MANAGER: Nancy Estrada, 512-974-7617, nancy.estrada@austintexas.gov STAFF RECOMMENDATION: The Staff recommendation is to grant general commercial services – mixed use – vertical mixed use building – conditional overlay – density bonus 90 (CS-MU-V-CO- DB90) combining district zoning. The conditional overlay will prohibit: Alternative Financial Services, Adult-Oriented Business, Bail Bond Services, Construction Sales & Services, Limited Warehouse and Distribution, Outdoor Entertainment, Outdoor Sports and Recreation, Theater, Pawn Shop Services, Service Station, and Vehicle Storage. For a summary of the basis of Staff’s recommendation, see pages 3 - 5. ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: August 20, 2024: August 6, 2024: APPROVED A POSTPONMENT REQUEST BY THE STAFF TO AUGUST 20, 2023 [D. FOUTS; R. PUZYCKI – 2nd] (7-0) A. FLORES, L. STERN – ABSENT; TWO VACANCIES ON THE DIAS December 19, 2023: APPROVED CS-MU-V-CO DISTRICT ZONING AS STAFF RECOMMENDED, BY CONSENT [B. GREENBURG; A. FLORES – 2nd] (8-0) S. BOONE, L. STERN – ABSENT; ONE VACANCY ON THE DIAS C14-2023-0048 2 November 21, 2023: APPROVED A POSTPONMENT REQUEST BY THE APPLICANT TO DECEMBER 19, 2023 [B. GREENBURG; L. STERN – 2nd] (9-0) S. BOONE – OFF THE DIAS November 14, 2023: POSTPONED BY THE ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISSION TO NOVEMBER 21, 2023 [B. GREENBURG; A. FLORES – 2nd] (9-0) S. BOONE, C. THOMPSON – ABSENT October 3, 2023: APPROVED A POSTPONEMENT REQUEST BY THE NEIGHBORHOOD TO NOVEMBER 14, 2023 September 19, 2023: APPROVED A POSTPONMENT REQUEST BY THE STAFF TO OCTOBER 3, 2023 [A. FLORES; D. FOUTS – 2nd] (10-0) C. ACOSTA – ABSENT [B. GREENBURG; A. FLORES – 2nd] (7-0) S. BOONE, K. GARRETT, C. THOMPSON – ABSENT CITY COUNCIL ACTION: March 7, 2024: APPROVED AN INDEFINITE POSTPONEMENT REQUEST BY THE APPLICANT. VOTE: 9-0. Council Members A. Alter and R. Alter were off the dais. February 29, 2024: APPROVED A POSTPONEMENT REQUEST BY THE APPLICANT TO MARCH 7, 2024. February 1, 2024: FIRST READING APPROVED AS ZONING and PLATTING COMMISSION RECOMMENDED. Motion sheet read into the record to add Outdoor Entertainment, Outdoor Sports and Recreation, and Theater to the list of Prohibited Uses. VOTE: 11-0. VOTE:11-0. ORDINANCE NUMBER: …
ZONING AND PLATTING SITE PLAN REVIEW SHEET CONDITIONAL USE SITE PLAN APPROVAL CASE NUMBER: SPC-2024-0171A PC DATE: August 20th, 2024 PROJECT NAME: 76 Rainey St ADDRESS: 76 Rainey St AREA: 0.1653 acres (LOC 0.1653 acres) APPLICANT: AGENT: Joe Martin Regalado 7712 Kiva Dr Austin, TX 78749 Alejandra Flores (Milian Consulting) 501 N. IH 35 Austin, Texas 78702 Phone: (830) 513-9451 EXISTING ZONING: CBD PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT: Approval of a conditional use permit to allow the change of use from Restaurant (general) to Cocktail lounge due to being in the Rainey Street waterfront overlay. WATERSHED: Waller Creek / Lady Bird Lake APPLICABLE WATERSHED ORDINANCE: Current/ Comprehensive Watershed Ordinance CAPITOL VIEW: N/A T.I.A.: Not Required SUMMARY STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the requested change of use from restaurant (general) to cocktail lounge. The related site plan has been reviewed in accordance with all requirements of the Land Development Code once submitted. CASE MANAGER: Gabriel Guerrero Jr. Gabriel.Guerrero@austintexas.gov Telephone: (512) 978-4658 SPC-20 24-0171A 76 Rainey St Page 2 PROJECT INFORMATION: ZONING: CBD MAX. BLDG. CVRG: 100% MAX. HEIGHT: - MAX. IMP. CVRG: 100% EXIST. USE: Commercial PROP. BLDG. CVRG: 2409 Sf - PROP.HEIGHT: 24’- PROP. IMPERV. CVRG.: 100% PROPOSED USE: Commercial SUMMARY COMMENTS ON SITE PLAN: Land Use: The submitted site plan is for the proposed change of use from restaurant (general) to cocktail lounge. Environmental: The site is not located in the Edward's Aquifer Recharge Zone. The site is in the Waller Creek / Lady Bird Lake watershed. SURROUNDING CONDITIONS: Zoning/ Land use: North: CBD / Cocktail Lounge East: CBD / Cocktail Lounge South: CBD / Multi-family, Cocktail lounge / retail West: CBD / Hotel, Condo Street Rainey St R.O.W. 60’ Surfacing 35’ Classification Level 3 NEIGHBORHOOD ORGANIZATION: Austin Independent School District, Austin Lost and Found Pets, Austin Neighborhoods Council, City of Austin Downtown Commission, Downtown Austin Alliance, Downtown Austin Neighborhood Assn. (DANA), Friends of Austin Neighborhoods, Friends of the Emma Barrientos MACC, Greater East Austin Neighborhood Association , Homeless Neighborhood Association, Neighborhood Empowerment Foundation, Preservation Austin, Rainey Neighborhood Association, Inc., SELTexas, Sierra Club, Austin Regional Group, Tejano Town, The Shore Condominium Association, Inc., Waller District Staff Liaison, Waterloo Greenway SPC-20 24-0171A 76 Rainey St Page 3 CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT REVIEW AND EVALUATION CRITERA The following evaluation is included to provide staff position on each point of the conditional use permit criteria. Section 25-5-145 of the Land Development Code states: A. “The …
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. …
From: Carolyn Dallmeyer Sent: Saturday, August 17, 2024 6:37 PM To: Estrada, Nancy <Nancy.Estrada@austintexas.gov> Subject: Agenda item #6 Aug 20, 2024. #C14-2023-0048 ( 7500 Burnet Rd 2412 Richcreek Rd External Email - Exercise Caution I oppose and have submitted the following online. I am opposed to the proposed changes at 7500 Burnet Rd. I also oppose the demolition of Allandale Commons at 2412 Richcreek Rd. The current apartment building demolition is most objectionable. These 18 apts are in good condition and will displace EIGHTEEN units of affordable housing to be replaced with TEN in a new building, that are years away from completion. Q: What are you thinking? A: The City Council talks a big game about Affordability - how does the loss of EIGHT family units equate? Rosedale Campus at 7505 Silvercrest Dr and Richcreek Rd is AISD's campus for special needs students from throughout the city. In the 23-24 school year, daily there were approximately 30 round trips through the intersection of Richcreek and Burnet Rd. Given that students/staff walk to and use bus services during the school days for outings and life skills training, adding traffic congestion from a high-rise apartment and commercial renters to the Burnet Rd corner is dangerous.
1. ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES TUESDAY, AUGUST 20, 2024 The Zoning and Platting Commission convened in a regular meeting on Tuesday August 20, 2024, in Austin, Texas. Chair Smith called the Zoning and Platting Commission meeting to order at 6 p.m. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance: Felix De Portu Alejandra Flores Betsy Greenberg Hank Smith Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Scott Boone William Floyd David Fouts Lonny Stern Carrie Thompson Board Members/Commissioners absent: Ryan Puzycki 1 vacancy on the dais. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Approve the minutes of the Zoning and Platting Commission regular meeting on August 6, 2024. The minutes from the meeting of August 6, 2024, were approved on the consent agenda on Commissioner Flores’ motion, Commissioner De Portu’s second on an 8-0 vote. Commissioner Floyd was off the dais. Commissioners Puzycki was absent. 1 PUBLIC HEARINGS C14-2024-0084 - 6575 Decker Ln Tract 2; District 1 6575 Decker Lane, Elm Creek Watershed 2. Rezoning: Location: Owner/Applicant: AM Petroleum Inc. (Adam Ahmad) Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: Metcalfe Wolf Stuart & Williams, LLP (Michele Rogerson Lynch) GR-CO to CS-CO Recommended Jonathan Tomko, 512-974-1057, jonathan.tomko@austintexas.gov Planning Department The motion to approve Staff’s recommendation of CS-CO for C14-2024-0084 - 6575 Decker Ln Tract 2 located at 6575 Decker Lane was approved on the consent agenda on Commissioner Flores’ motion, Commissioner De Portu’s second on an 8-0 vote. Commissioner Floyd was off the dais. Commissioners Puzycki was absent. C14-2024-0082 - Wall Street CPL Rezone; District 1 9010 Wall Street, Walnut Creek Watershed 3. Rezoning: Location: Owner/Applicant: Sonic Land Holdings LLC (Cory Roberts, MD., MBA) Land Answers (Tamara Mitchell) Agent: RR to LI Request: Recommendation of LI-CO Staff Rec.: Beverly Villela, 512-978-0740, beverly.villela@austintexas.gov Staff: Planning Department The motion to approve Staff’s recommendation of LI for C14-2024-0082 - Wall Street CPL Rezone located at 9010 Wall Street was approved on the consent agenda on Commissioner Flores’ motion, Commissioner De Portu’s second on an 8-0 vote. Commissioner Floyd was off the dais. Commissioners Puzycki was absent. 4. Rezoning: Location: C14-2024-0101 - Scofield Farms Rezoning, District 7 1603 and 1605 W. Parmer Lane, 12424 Scofield Farms Drive, Walnut Creek Watershed Owner/Applicant: 1603 W Parmer LLC and MMK Ventures LLC Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: Armbrust & Brown PLLC (Richard T. Suttle, Jr.) GR-CO, MF-2 to GR-MU Recommended Sherri Sirwaitis, 512-974-3057, sherri.sirwaitis@austintexas.gov Planning Department The motion to approve Staff’s recommendation of GR-MU for C14-2024-0101 - Scofield …
REGULAR CALLED MEETING of the ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISSION TUESDAY, AUGUST 6, 2024, 6 PM AUSTIN CITY HALL, BOARD AND COMMISSION ROOM, ROOM 1101 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 512-978-0801. CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS/COMMISSIONERS: Hank Smith – Chair (District 8) Betsy Greenberg – Vice-Chair (District 6) Carrie Thompson – Secretary (District 10) Alejandra Flores – Parliamentarian (District 5) William D. Floyd (Mayor’s Representative) Scott Boone (District 1) David Fouts (District 2) Lonny Stern (District 3) Ryan Puzycki (District 7) District 4 -Vacant District 9 -Vacant 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 CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL AGENDA The first fours 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. Executive Liaison: Joi Harden, 512-974-1617 Staff Liaison: Ella Garcia, 512-978-0801 Attorney: AJ Urteaga, 512-974-2386 APPROVAL OF MINUTES PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. Approve the minutes of the Zoning and Platting Commission regular called meeting on July 16, 2024. 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 3. Rezoning: Location: C14-2024-0057 - 2100 Patsy Parkway; District 2 2100 Patsy Parkway, Onion Creek and South Boggy Creek Watersheds 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 …
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET TO: CS DISTRICT: 6 CASE: C14-2024-0087 (12104 Jekel Circle) ADDRESS: 12104 Jekel Circle ZONING FROM: LI-CO SITE AREA: 0.267 acres (11,631 sq. ft.) PROPERTY OWNER: JLCC Interests, LLC (Michael Jordan Scott) APPLICANT/AGENT: Industry ATX (Michael Winningham) CASE MANAGER: Sherri Sirwaitis (512-974-3057, sherri.sirwaitis@austintexas.gov) STAFF RECOMMEDATION: Staff recommends CS, General Commercial Services District, zoning. ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: August 6, 2024 CITY COUNCIL ACTION: ORDINANCE NUMBER: C14-2024-0087 2 ISSUES: N/A CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: The property in question is a 11,631 sq. ft undeveloped lot fronting Jekel Circle that is currently zoned LI-CO. Surrounding land uses include office uses to the north and east zoned CS, a religious assembly use with a surface parking lot to the south zoned LI-CO and a construction sales and services use zoned CS-CO across Jekel Circle to the west. In this case, the applicant is requesting a downzoning to the CS district to utilize the Affordability Unlocked program to develop residential units at this location. The staff recommends CS, General Commercial Services District, zoning because the property is located within a commercial area. The lots surrounding this site to the north, east and west are zoned with CS and CS-CO. There are office uses to the north and east, commercial uses to the west and a religious assembly use to the south. The proposed zoning will permit the applicant to utilize the property for commercial uses that are consistent with surrounding land use patterns in this area. The site under consideration is within the designated ‘183 & McNeil Neighborhood Center’, as identified on the Growth Concept Map in the Imagine Austin Comprehensive Plan. There are public transportation options in this area as there are sidewalks along Jekel Circle, a bike lane along McNeil Drive and there is a Capital Metro bus stop within 0.25 miles at the intersection of McNeil Drive and Research Boulevard. The applicant agrees with the staff’s recommendation. BASIS OF RECOMMENDATION: 1. The proposed zoning should be consistent with the purpose statement of the district sought. General commercial services (CS) district is the designation for a commercial or industrial use of a service nature that has operating characteristics or traffic service requirements that are incompatible with residential environments. 2. The proposed zoning should promote consistency and orderly planning. The General Commercial Services district would be compatible and consistent with the surrounding land use patterns because there is …
