Authorize negotiation and execution of a modification to the Neighborhood Commercial Management Program loan agreement with SOUTHWEST KEY PROGRAM, INC., to forgive the loan balance of $499,200.
Authorize negotiation and execution of all documents and instruments necessary or desirable to sell two tracts of land totaling approximately 215.436 acres out of and a part of the R.G. Anderson Survey in Williamson and Travis Counties, Texas, known locally as 15700 Anderson Mill Road, to the CITY OF CEDAR PARK, TEXAS, for the amount of $4,100,000.
Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to process amendments to the City Code that authorize street performers and buskers on public right-of-way and to bring the proposed amendments to Council by a date certain. ( Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member Mike Martinez CO 1: Council Member Chris Riley CO 2: Mayor Pro Tem Sheryl Cole )
Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to analyze the economic and financial impacts of the density bonus program for the Rainey Street subdistrict and to offer recommendations for improving the program, including but not limited to any amendments deemed necessary to City Code Chapter 25-2. ( Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member William Spelman CO 1: Council Member Chris Riley CO 2: Mayor Lee Leffingwell )
Approve a resolution initiating amendments to City Code Chapter 9-2 authorizing the use of "C-weighting" as a sound mitigation tool for certain live music permits and making other changes relating to posting, notification, and enforcement. ( Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member Laura Morrison CO 1: Council Member Mike Martinez )
Approve a resolution initiating a Code amendment to City Code Title 25 regarding applications for amendments to the East Riverside Corridor Regulating Plan and to the related Figure 1-2 (East Riverside Corridor Subdistrict Map) and directing the City Manager to process the Code amendment. ( Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member William Spelman CO 1: Council Member Kathie Tovo CO 2: Council Member Laura Morrison )
Paul Avina - State of the City Gary Brizendine - The future of mass transit Tom McDill - Southwest Parkway Development Project Will McLeod - 1. Repeal of the carry out bag ordinance 2. Austin affordability 3. TBD David Richardson - Southwest Parkway trailer park redevelopment Paul Robbins - City and budget issues Mark Crampton - Bringing former PSEM offices to pay parity with APD counterparts Edward Sledge - Distracted driving James Ault - Electrical Inspection Department Carlos León - 1) Glory to God 2) KO Chemtrails 3) Truth pins lies
101. Discuss legal issues related to Louis Rodriguez, Jr. v. City of Austin; Cause No. D-1-GN-13-000721, in the 126th Judicial District for Travis County, Texas (Private consultation with legal counsel—Section 551-071 of the Government Code. 102. Discuss legal issues related to Pauline Small’s personal injury claim against the City of Austin (Private consultation with legal counsel—Section 551-071 of the Government Code). 103. Discuss legal issues related to the transition to electing the council from single-member districts (Private consultation with legal counsel - Section 551.071 of the Government Code). 104. Discuss legal issues related to the November 2014 election (Private consultation with legal counsel- Section 551.071 of the Government Code). 105. Discuss legal issues related to Open Government matters (Private consultation with legal counsel - Section 551.071 of the Government Code).
Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to analyze the economic and financial impacts of the density bonus program for the Rainey Street subdistrict and to offer recommendations for improving the program, including but not limited to any amendments deemed necessary to City Code Chapter 25-2. ( Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member William Spelman CO 1: Council Member Chris Riley CO 2: Mayor Lee Leffingwell )
Approve a resolution initiating a code amendment to City Code Chapter 25-2 relating to the in lieu donation affordable housing option for planned unit developments. ( Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member Laura Morrison CO 1: Council Member Kathie Tovo CO 2: Council Member Mike Martinez )
Approve a resolution initiating a Code amendment to City Code Title 25 regarding applications for amendments to the East Riverside Corridor Regulating Plan and to the related Figure 1-2 (East Riverside Corridor Subdistrict Map) and directing the City Manager to process the Code amendment. ( Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member William Spelman CO 1: Council Member Kathie Tovo CO 2: Council Member Laura Morrison )
Zoning Ordinances / Restrictive Covenants (HEARINGS CLOSED) Item 106 Zoning and Neighborhood Plan Amendments (Public Hearings and Possible Action) Items 107 - 143
Set a public hearing to consider a request by Success Foods Management Group LLC d/b/a Torchy's Tacos, located at 1822 South Congress Avenue, to waive the distance requirement of City Code Section 4-9-4(A), which requires a minimum of 300 feet between a business that sells alcoholic beverages and a school. (Suggested date and time: October 2, 2014, 4:00 p.m. at Travis County Commissioners Court, 700 Lavaca Street, Austin TX).
Approve second and third readings of an ordinance authorizing floodplain variances to demolish the existing single-family house at 4515 Speedway and construct a new two story duplex. This property is partially in the 25-year floodplain and entirely in the 100-year floodplain of Waller Creek. (THE PUBLIC HEARING FOR THIS ITEM WAS HELD AND CLOSED ON AUGUST 28, 2014)
107. NPA-2014-0017.01 – Korean United Presbyterian Church FLUM Amendment – Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending the Crestview/Wooten Combined Neighborhood Plan, an element of the Imagine Austin Comprehensive Plan, to change the land use designation on the future land use map (FLUM) on property locally known as 2000 Justin Lane and 2009 Cullen Avenue (Shoal Creek Watershed) from Civic to Mixed Use/Office land use. Staff Recommendation: To grant Mixed Use/Office land use. Planning Commission Recommendation: To grant Mixed Use/Office land use. Owner/Applicant: Korean United Presbyterian Church (Roy M. Kimm). Agent: Thrower Design (A. Ron Thrower). City Staff: Maureen Meredith, 512-974-2695. 108. C14-2014-0036 – Korean United Presbyterian Church Rezoning – Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending City Code Chapter 25-2 by rezoning property locally known as 2000 Justin Lane and 2009 Cullen Avenue (Shoal Creek Watershed) from limited office-neighborhood plan (LO-NP) combining district zoning, family residence-neighborhood plan (SF-3-NP) combining district zoning, and multi-family residence-medium density-neighborhood plan (MF-3-NP) combining district zoning to general office-mixed use-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (GO-MU-CO-NP) combining district zoning. Staff Recommendation: To grant limited office-mixed use-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (LO-MU-CO-NP) combining district zoning, with conditions. Planning Commission Recommendation: To grant limited office-mixed use-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (LO-MU-CO-NP) combining district zoning, with conditions. Owner: Korean United Presbyterian Church (Roy M. Kimm). Applicant: Thrower Design (Ron Thrower). City Staff: Lee Heckman, 512-974-7604.
C14-2014-0095 - Pour House Pints and Pies- Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending City Code Chapter 25-2 by rezoning property locally known as 11835 Jollyville Road (Walnut Creek Watershed) from limited office (LO) district zoning and family residence (SF-3) district zoning to community commercial-conditional overlay (GR-CO) combining district zoning. Staff Recommendation: To grant limited office-conditional overlay (LO-CO) combining district zoning for Tract 1 and community commercial-conditional overlay (GR-CO) combining district zoning for Tract 2. Zoning and Platting Commission Recommendation: To grant general office-conditional overlay (GO-CO) combining district zoning for Tract 1 and community commercial-conditional overlay (GR-CO) combining district zoning for Tract 2. Owner: Jollyville Holdings, LLC (Gregg Scott). Applicant/Agent: McLean & Howard (Jeffrey S. Howard). City Staff: Sherri Sirwaitis, 512-974-3057.
C14-2014-0105 – Samon – Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending City Code Chapter 25-2 by rezoning property locally known as 2428 and 2432 South First Street (East Bouldin Creek Watershed) from limited office (LO) district zoning to general commercial services (CS) district zoning. Staff Recommendation: To grant general commercial services – conditional overlay (CS-CO) combining district zoning to Tract 1, neighborhood commercial - conditional overlay (LR-CO) combining district zoning to Tract 2, and limited office- conditional overlay (LO-CO) combining district zoning to Tract 3. Planning Commission Recommendation: To grant general commercial services - conditional overlay (CS-CO) combining district zoning to Tract 1, neighborhood commercial - conditional overlay (LR-CO) combining district zoning to Tract 2, and limited office- conditional overlay (LO-CO) combining district
C814-2014-0110.SH – Colony Park Sustainable Community Initiative PUD – Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending City Code Chapter 25-2 by rezoning property locally known as located on the north side of Loyola Lane between Johnny Morris Road and Decker Lane (Walnut Creek Watershed, Elm Creek Watershed, Decker Creek Watershed) from single family residence-standard lot (SF-2) district zoning, family residence (SF-3) district zoning, and multi-family residence-low density (MF-2) district zoning to planned unit development (PUD) district zoning. Staff Recommendation: To grant planned unit development (PUD) district zoning, with conditions. Zoning and Platting Commission Recommendation: To grant planned unit development (PUD) district zoning, with conditions. Owner: Austin Housing Finance Corporation (Sandra Harkins). Applicant: Urban Design Group (Laura Toups). City Staff: Heather Chaffin, 512-974-2122.
135. NP-2013-0030 - South Austin Combined Neighborhood Plan - Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance amending the Imagine Austin Comprehensive Plan by adopting the South Austin Combined Neighborhood Plan. The boundaries for the South Austin Combined Neighborhood Planning Area are Ben White Blvd. on the north, South 1st St. on the east, William Cannon Drive on the south, and the Sunset Valley City Limits on the west. Staff Recommendation: To grant the land use recommendations that implement the South Austin Combined Neighborhood Plan. Planning Commission Recommendation: To forward to Council with no recommendation. Applicant and Agent: City of Austin, Planning and Development Review Department. City Staff: Francis Reilly, 512-974-7657. 136. C14-2014-0017 - Westgate Neighborhood Plan Area Rezonings - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending City Code Chapter 25-2 by rezoning property locally known as the Westgate Neighborhood Planning Area, generally bounded by West Ben White Boulevard on the north, Manchaca Road on the east, West Stassney Lane on the south, and generally along the lot line and Westgate Boulevard on the west (Williamson Creek Watershed). The proposed zoning changes will create a Neighborhood Plan Combining District (NPCD) covering the entire area described above. The proposed zoning changes also implement the land use recommendations of the South Austin Combined Neighborhood Plan, NP-2013-0030, on 537.02 acres. Under the proposed Westgate NPCD, the following are proposed to be applied area-wide: 1) design tools including parking placement and impervious cover restrictions, garage placement, and front porch setback, and 2) mobile food establishment restrictions. Staff Recommendation: To grant rezonings that implement the land use recommendations of the Westgate Neighborhood Plan. Planning Commission Recommendation: To forward to Council with no recommendation. Applicant and Agent: City of Austin, Planning and Development Review Department. City Staff: Francis Reilly, 512-974-7657. 137. C14-2014-0018 - South Manchaca Neighborhood Plan Area Rezonings - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending City Code Chapter 25-2 by rezoning property locally known as the South Manchaca Neighborhood Planning Area, generally bounded by West Ben White Boulevard on the north, South 1st Street on the east, West Stassney Lane on the south, and Manchaca Road on the west (West Bouldin Creek Watershed; Williamson Creek Watershed). The proposed zoning changes will create a Neighborhood Plan Combining District (NPCD) covering the entire area described above. The proposed zoning changes also implement the land use recommendations of the South Austin Combined Neighborhood Plan, NP-2013-0030, on 889 acres. Under the proposed South Manchaca NPCD, the following are proposed to be applied area-wide: 1) infill options including small-lot amnesty and secondary apartments, 2) design tools including parking placement and impervious cover restrictions, garage placement, and front porch setback, and 3) mobile food establishment restrictions; and 4) within designated subdistricts, the infill options of urban home and corner store. Staff Recommendation: To grant rezonings that implement the land use recommendations of the South Manchaca Neighborhood Plan. Planning Commission Recommendation: To forward to Council with no recommendation. Applicant and Agent: City of Austin, Planning and Development Review Department. City Staff: Francis Reilly, 512-974-7657. 138. C14-2014-0019 - Garrison Park Neighborhood Plan Area Rezonings - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending City Code Chapter 25-2 by rezoning property locally known as the Garrison Park Neighborhood Planning Area, generally bounded by West Stassney Lane on the north, South 1st Street on the east, West William Cannon Drive on the south, and Deatonhill Drive and generally along the lot line, and Westgate Boulevard on the west (Williamson Creek Watershed). The proposed zoning changes will create a Neighborhood Plan Combining District (NPCD) covering the entire area described above. The proposed zoning changes also implement the land use recommendations of the South Austin Combined Neighborhood Plan, NP-2013-0030, on 1,257.6 acres. Under the proposed Garrison Park NPCD, the following are proposed to be applied area-wide: 1) the infill option of small-lot amnesty, 2) design tools including parking placement and impervious cover restrictions, garage placement, and front porch setback, and 3) mobile food establishment restrictions; and 4) within designated subdistricts, the infill options of cottage lot, urban home and secondary apartments. Staff Recommendation: To grant rezonings that implement the land use recommendations of the Garrison Park Neighborhood Plan. Planning Commission Recommendation: To forward to Council with no recommendation. Applicant and Agent: City of Austin, Planning and Development Review Department. City Staff: Francis Reilly, 512-974-7657.
The Mayor will recess the City Council meeting to conduct a Board of Directors' Meeting of the Austin Housing Finance Corporation. Following adjournment of the AHFC Board meeting the City Council will reconvene. (The AHFC agenda is temporarily located at https://austin.siretechnologies.com/sirepub/mtgviewer.aspx?meetid=594&doctype=Agenda )
142. Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance amending City Code Title 25 to amend the boundary of the Northwest Park and Ride (Lakeline) Transit Oriented Development located at 9829 ½ North Lake Creek Parkway. 140. Conduct a public hearing and consider an appeal by David Cancialosi regarding the denial of a waiver request by the Residential Design and Compatibility Commission to increase the maximum floor-to-area ratio allowed by the McMansion ordinance, City Code Chapter 25-2 (Subchapter F), for an existing single-family residence located at 903 Ethel Street (2014-056362 PR).
Proclamation -- Binational Health Week -- to be presented by Mayor Lee Leffingwell and to be accepted by Consul Rosalba Ojeda
Proclamation -- NAMI Walks Day -- to be presented by Mayor Lee Leffingwell and to be accepted by Karen Ranus
Proclamation -- Austin Steam Train Day -- to be presented by Council Member Chris Riley and to be accepted by Ben Sargent
Proclamation -- Small and Minority Business Resources Appreciation -- to be presented by Council Member Laura Morrison and to be accepted by Veronica Lara
Proclamation -- House of Torment Day -- to be presented by Council Member Laura Morrison and to be accepted by Jon Austin Love and Monsters
Proclamation -- Domestic Violence Awareness Month -- to be presented by Council Member Laura Morrison and to be accepted by Chief Art Acevedo
Proclamation -- Hermandad de Sigma Iota Alpha, Inc.'s 24th Anniversary -- to be presented by Council Member Mike Martinez and to be accepted by Cristina Luna
Distinguished Service Award -- Jeri Houchins -- to be presented by Council Member Mike Martinez and to be accepted by the honoree
Certificates of Congratulations -- Rockin' Tomato and Celia Hughes -- to be presented by Council Member Kathie Tovo and to be accepted by the honorees
Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance amending City Code Chapter 25-6 to allow metered parking spaces to be counted towards the minimum off-street parking required for non-residential uses.
Approve an ordinance defining transportation network companies (TNCs) and directing the City Manager to enter into agreements with TNCs allowing their operation, creating a penalty, and amending City Code Chapter 13-2 to increase certain penalties. (Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member Chris Riley CO 1: Council Member Mike Martinez CO 2: Mayor Pro Tem Sheryl Cole)
Approve an ordinance defining transportation network companies (TNCs) and directing the City Manager to enter into agreements with TNCs allowing their operation, creating a penalty, and amending City Code Chapter 13-2 to increase certain penalties. (Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member Chris Riley CO 1: Council Member Mike Martinez CO 2: Mayor Pro Tem Sheryl Cole)
Approve an ordinance defining transportation network companies (TNCs) and directing the City Manager to enter into agreements with TNCs allowing their operation, creating a penalty, and amending City Code Chapter 13-2 to increase certain penalties. (Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member Chris Riley CO 1: Council Member Mike Martinez CO 2: Mayor Pro Tem Sheryl Cole)
Sep 25, 2014 City Council
Authorize negotiation and execution of a modification to the Neighborhood Commercial Management Program loan agreement with SOUTHWEST KEY PROGRAM, INC., to forgive the loan balance of $499,200.
Authorize negotiation and execution of all documents and instruments necessary or desirable to sell two tracts of land totaling approximately 215.436 acres out of and a part of the R.G. Anderson Survey in Williamson and Travis Counties, Texas, known locally as 15700 Anderson Mill Road, to the CITY OF CEDAR PARK, TEXAS, for the amount of $4,100,000.
Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to process amendments to the City Code that authorize street performers and buskers on public right-of-way and to bring the proposed amendments to Council by a date certain. ( Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member Mike Martinez CO 1: Council Member Chris Riley CO 2: Mayor Pro Tem Sheryl Cole )
Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to analyze the economic and financial impacts of the density bonus program for the Rainey Street subdistrict and to offer recommendations for improving the program, including but not limited to any amendments deemed necessary to City Code Chapter 25-2. ( Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member William Spelman CO 1: Council Member Chris Riley CO 2: Mayor Lee Leffingwell )
Approve a resolution initiating amendments to City Code Chapter 9-2 authorizing the use of "C-weighting" as a sound mitigation tool for certain live music permits and making other changes relating to posting, notification, and enforcement. ( Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member Laura Morrison CO 1: Council Member Mike Martinez )
Approve a resolution initiating a Code amendment to City Code Title 25 regarding applications for amendments to the East Riverside Corridor Regulating Plan and to the related Figure 1-2 (East Riverside Corridor Subdistrict Map) and directing the City Manager to process the Code amendment. ( Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member William Spelman CO 1: Council Member Kathie Tovo CO 2: Council Member Laura Morrison )
Paul Avina - State of the City Gary Brizendine - The future of mass transit Tom McDill - Southwest Parkway Development Project Will McLeod - 1. Repeal of the carry out bag ordinance 2. Austin affordability 3. TBD David Richardson - Southwest Parkway trailer park redevelopment Paul Robbins - City and budget issues Mark Crampton - Bringing former PSEM offices to pay parity with APD counterparts Edward Sledge - Distracted driving James Ault - Electrical Inspection Department Carlos León - 1) Glory to God 2) KO Chemtrails 3) Truth pins lies
101. Discuss legal issues related to Louis Rodriguez, Jr. v. City of Austin; Cause No. D-1-GN-13-000721, in the 126th Judicial District for Travis County, Texas (Private consultation with legal counsel—Section 551-071 of the Government Code. 102. Discuss legal issues related to Pauline Small’s personal injury claim against the City of Austin (Private consultation with legal counsel—Section 551-071 of the Government Code). 103. Discuss legal issues related to the transition to electing the council from single-member districts (Private consultation with legal counsel - Section 551.071 of the Government Code). 104. Discuss legal issues related to the November 2014 election (Private consultation with legal counsel- Section 551.071 of the Government Code). 105. Discuss legal issues related to Open Government matters (Private consultation with legal counsel - Section 551.071 of the Government Code).
Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to analyze the economic and financial impacts of the density bonus program for the Rainey Street subdistrict and to offer recommendations for improving the program, including but not limited to any amendments deemed necessary to City Code Chapter 25-2. ( Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member William Spelman CO 1: Council Member Chris Riley CO 2: Mayor Lee Leffingwell )
Approve a resolution initiating a code amendment to City Code Chapter 25-2 relating to the in lieu donation affordable housing option for planned unit developments. ( Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member Laura Morrison CO 1: Council Member Kathie Tovo CO 2: Council Member Mike Martinez )
Approve a resolution initiating a Code amendment to City Code Title 25 regarding applications for amendments to the East Riverside Corridor Regulating Plan and to the related Figure 1-2 (East Riverside Corridor Subdistrict Map) and directing the City Manager to process the Code amendment. ( Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member William Spelman CO 1: Council Member Kathie Tovo CO 2: Council Member Laura Morrison )
Zoning Ordinances / Restrictive Covenants (HEARINGS CLOSED) Item 106 Zoning and Neighborhood Plan Amendments (Public Hearings and Possible Action) Items 107 - 143
Set a public hearing to consider a request by Success Foods Management Group LLC d/b/a Torchy's Tacos, located at 1822 South Congress Avenue, to waive the distance requirement of City Code Section 4-9-4(A), which requires a minimum of 300 feet between a business that sells alcoholic beverages and a school. (Suggested date and time: October 2, 2014, 4:00 p.m. at Travis County Commissioners Court, 700 Lavaca Street, Austin TX).
Approve second and third readings of an ordinance authorizing floodplain variances to demolish the existing single-family house at 4515 Speedway and construct a new two story duplex. This property is partially in the 25-year floodplain and entirely in the 100-year floodplain of Waller Creek. (THE PUBLIC HEARING FOR THIS ITEM WAS HELD AND CLOSED ON AUGUST 28, 2014)
107. NPA-2014-0017.01 – Korean United Presbyterian Church FLUM Amendment – Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending the Crestview/Wooten Combined Neighborhood Plan, an element of the Imagine Austin Comprehensive Plan, to change the land use designation on the future land use map (FLUM) on property locally known as 2000 Justin Lane and 2009 Cullen Avenue (Shoal Creek Watershed) from Civic to Mixed Use/Office land use. Staff Recommendation: To grant Mixed Use/Office land use. Planning Commission Recommendation: To grant Mixed Use/Office land use. Owner/Applicant: Korean United Presbyterian Church (Roy M. Kimm). Agent: Thrower Design (A. Ron Thrower). City Staff: Maureen Meredith, 512-974-2695. 108. C14-2014-0036 – Korean United Presbyterian Church Rezoning – Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending City Code Chapter 25-2 by rezoning property locally known as 2000 Justin Lane and 2009 Cullen Avenue (Shoal Creek Watershed) from limited office-neighborhood plan (LO-NP) combining district zoning, family residence-neighborhood plan (SF-3-NP) combining district zoning, and multi-family residence-medium density-neighborhood plan (MF-3-NP) combining district zoning to general office-mixed use-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (GO-MU-CO-NP) combining district zoning. Staff Recommendation: To grant limited office-mixed use-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (LO-MU-CO-NP) combining district zoning, with conditions. Planning Commission Recommendation: To grant limited office-mixed use-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (LO-MU-CO-NP) combining district zoning, with conditions. Owner: Korean United Presbyterian Church (Roy M. Kimm). Applicant: Thrower Design (Ron Thrower). City Staff: Lee Heckman, 512-974-7604.
C14-2014-0095 - Pour House Pints and Pies- Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending City Code Chapter 25-2 by rezoning property locally known as 11835 Jollyville Road (Walnut Creek Watershed) from limited office (LO) district zoning and family residence (SF-3) district zoning to community commercial-conditional overlay (GR-CO) combining district zoning. Staff Recommendation: To grant limited office-conditional overlay (LO-CO) combining district zoning for Tract 1 and community commercial-conditional overlay (GR-CO) combining district zoning for Tract 2. Zoning and Platting Commission Recommendation: To grant general office-conditional overlay (GO-CO) combining district zoning for Tract 1 and community commercial-conditional overlay (GR-CO) combining district zoning for Tract 2. Owner: Jollyville Holdings, LLC (Gregg Scott). Applicant/Agent: McLean & Howard (Jeffrey S. Howard). City Staff: Sherri Sirwaitis, 512-974-3057.
C14-2014-0105 – Samon – Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending City Code Chapter 25-2 by rezoning property locally known as 2428 and 2432 South First Street (East Bouldin Creek Watershed) from limited office (LO) district zoning to general commercial services (CS) district zoning. Staff Recommendation: To grant general commercial services – conditional overlay (CS-CO) combining district zoning to Tract 1, neighborhood commercial - conditional overlay (LR-CO) combining district zoning to Tract 2, and limited office- conditional overlay (LO-CO) combining district zoning to Tract 3. Planning Commission Recommendation: To grant general commercial services - conditional overlay (CS-CO) combining district zoning to Tract 1, neighborhood commercial - conditional overlay (LR-CO) combining district zoning to Tract 2, and limited office- conditional overlay (LO-CO) combining district
C814-2014-0110.SH – Colony Park Sustainable Community Initiative PUD – Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending City Code Chapter 25-2 by rezoning property locally known as located on the north side of Loyola Lane between Johnny Morris Road and Decker Lane (Walnut Creek Watershed, Elm Creek Watershed, Decker Creek Watershed) from single family residence-standard lot (SF-2) district zoning, family residence (SF-3) district zoning, and multi-family residence-low density (MF-2) district zoning to planned unit development (PUD) district zoning. Staff Recommendation: To grant planned unit development (PUD) district zoning, with conditions. Zoning and Platting Commission Recommendation: To grant planned unit development (PUD) district zoning, with conditions. Owner: Austin Housing Finance Corporation (Sandra Harkins). Applicant: Urban Design Group (Laura Toups). City Staff: Heather Chaffin, 512-974-2122.
135. NP-2013-0030 - South Austin Combined Neighborhood Plan - Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance amending the Imagine Austin Comprehensive Plan by adopting the South Austin Combined Neighborhood Plan. The boundaries for the South Austin Combined Neighborhood Planning Area are Ben White Blvd. on the north, South 1st St. on the east, William Cannon Drive on the south, and the Sunset Valley City Limits on the west. Staff Recommendation: To grant the land use recommendations that implement the South Austin Combined Neighborhood Plan. Planning Commission Recommendation: To forward to Council with no recommendation. Applicant and Agent: City of Austin, Planning and Development Review Department. City Staff: Francis Reilly, 512-974-7657. 136. C14-2014-0017 - Westgate Neighborhood Plan Area Rezonings - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending City Code Chapter 25-2 by rezoning property locally known as the Westgate Neighborhood Planning Area, generally bounded by West Ben White Boulevard on the north, Manchaca Road on the east, West Stassney Lane on the south, and generally along the lot line and Westgate Boulevard on the west (Williamson Creek Watershed). The proposed zoning changes will create a Neighborhood Plan Combining District (NPCD) covering the entire area described above. The proposed zoning changes also implement the land use recommendations of the South Austin Combined Neighborhood Plan, NP-2013-0030, on 537.02 acres. Under the proposed Westgate NPCD, the following are proposed to be applied area-wide: 1) design tools including parking placement and impervious cover restrictions, garage placement, and front porch setback, and 2) mobile food establishment restrictions. Staff Recommendation: To grant rezonings that implement the land use recommendations of the Westgate Neighborhood Plan. Planning Commission Recommendation: To forward to Council with no recommendation. Applicant and Agent: City of Austin, Planning and Development Review Department. City Staff: Francis Reilly, 512-974-7657. 137. C14-2014-0018 - South Manchaca Neighborhood Plan Area Rezonings - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending City Code Chapter 25-2 by rezoning property locally known as the South Manchaca Neighborhood Planning Area, generally bounded by West Ben White Boulevard on the north, South 1st Street on the east, West Stassney Lane on the south, and Manchaca Road on the west (West Bouldin Creek Watershed; Williamson Creek Watershed). The proposed zoning changes will create a Neighborhood Plan Combining District (NPCD) covering the entire area described above. The proposed zoning changes also implement the land use recommendations of the South Austin Combined Neighborhood Plan, NP-2013-0030, on 889 acres. Under the proposed South Manchaca NPCD, the following are proposed to be applied area-wide: 1) infill options including small-lot amnesty and secondary apartments, 2) design tools including parking placement and impervious cover restrictions, garage placement, and front porch setback, and 3) mobile food establishment restrictions; and 4) within designated subdistricts, the infill options of urban home and corner store. Staff Recommendation: To grant rezonings that implement the land use recommendations of the South Manchaca Neighborhood Plan. Planning Commission Recommendation: To forward to Council with no recommendation. Applicant and Agent: City of Austin, Planning and Development Review Department. City Staff: Francis Reilly, 512-974-7657. 138. C14-2014-0019 - Garrison Park Neighborhood Plan Area Rezonings - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending City Code Chapter 25-2 by rezoning property locally known as the Garrison Park Neighborhood Planning Area, generally bounded by West Stassney Lane on the north, South 1st Street on the east, West William Cannon Drive on the south, and Deatonhill Drive and generally along the lot line, and Westgate Boulevard on the west (Williamson Creek Watershed). The proposed zoning changes will create a Neighborhood Plan Combining District (NPCD) covering the entire area described above. The proposed zoning changes also implement the land use recommendations of the South Austin Combined Neighborhood Plan, NP-2013-0030, on 1,257.6 acres. Under the proposed Garrison Park NPCD, the following are proposed to be applied area-wide: 1) the infill option of small-lot amnesty, 2) design tools including parking placement and impervious cover restrictions, garage placement, and front porch setback, and 3) mobile food establishment restrictions; and 4) within designated subdistricts, the infill options of cottage lot, urban home and secondary apartments. Staff Recommendation: To grant rezonings that implement the land use recommendations of the Garrison Park Neighborhood Plan. Planning Commission Recommendation: To forward to Council with no recommendation. Applicant and Agent: City of Austin, Planning and Development Review Department. City Staff: Francis Reilly, 512-974-7657.
The Mayor will recess the City Council meeting to conduct a Board of Directors' Meeting of the Austin Housing Finance Corporation. Following adjournment of the AHFC Board meeting the City Council will reconvene. (The AHFC agenda is temporarily located at https://austin.siretechnologies.com/sirepub/mtgviewer.aspx?meetid=594&doctype=Agenda )
142. Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance amending City Code Title 25 to amend the boundary of the Northwest Park and Ride (Lakeline) Transit Oriented Development located at 9829 ½ North Lake Creek Parkway. 140. Conduct a public hearing and consider an appeal by David Cancialosi regarding the denial of a waiver request by the Residential Design and Compatibility Commission to increase the maximum floor-to-area ratio allowed by the McMansion ordinance, City Code Chapter 25-2 (Subchapter F), for an existing single-family residence located at 903 Ethel Street (2014-056362 PR).
Proclamation -- Binational Health Week -- to be presented by Mayor Lee Leffingwell and to be accepted by Consul Rosalba Ojeda
Proclamation -- NAMI Walks Day -- to be presented by Mayor Lee Leffingwell and to be accepted by Karen Ranus
Proclamation -- Austin Steam Train Day -- to be presented by Council Member Chris Riley and to be accepted by Ben Sargent
Proclamation -- Small and Minority Business Resources Appreciation -- to be presented by Council Member Laura Morrison and to be accepted by Veronica Lara
Proclamation -- House of Torment Day -- to be presented by Council Member Laura Morrison and to be accepted by Jon Austin Love and Monsters
Proclamation -- Domestic Violence Awareness Month -- to be presented by Council Member Laura Morrison and to be accepted by Chief Art Acevedo
Proclamation -- Hermandad de Sigma Iota Alpha, Inc.'s 24th Anniversary -- to be presented by Council Member Mike Martinez and to be accepted by Cristina Luna
Distinguished Service Award -- Jeri Houchins -- to be presented by Council Member Mike Martinez and to be accepted by the honoree
Certificates of Congratulations -- Rockin' Tomato and Celia Hughes -- to be presented by Council Member Kathie Tovo and to be accepted by the honorees
Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance amending City Code Chapter 25-6 to allow metered parking spaces to be counted towards the minimum off-street parking required for non-residential uses.
Approve an ordinance defining transportation network companies (TNCs) and directing the City Manager to enter into agreements with TNCs allowing their operation, creating a penalty, and amending City Code Chapter 13-2 to increase certain penalties. (Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member Chris Riley CO 1: Council Member Mike Martinez CO 2: Mayor Pro Tem Sheryl Cole)
Approve an ordinance defining transportation network companies (TNCs) and directing the City Manager to enter into agreements with TNCs allowing their operation, creating a penalty, and amending City Code Chapter 13-2 to increase certain penalties. (Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member Chris Riley CO 1: Council Member Mike Martinez CO 2: Mayor Pro Tem Sheryl Cole)
Approve an ordinance defining transportation network companies (TNCs) and directing the City Manager to enter into agreements with TNCs allowing their operation, creating a penalty, and amending City Code Chapter 13-2 to increase certain penalties. (Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member Chris Riley CO 1: Council Member Mike Martinez CO 2: Mayor Pro Tem Sheryl Cole)