ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET  CASE: C14-2008-0127 ADDRESS: 3112% Gregg Lane  Z.A.P.DATE: January 20, 2009  OWNERAPPLICANTE Horizon Bank & Trust/Compass Bank (Joe C. Benson, Jr.)  AGENT: Carlson, Brigance & Doering, Inc. (Jennifer Rummel)  ZONING FROM: I-RR  TO:GR*  AREA:2.863 acres  *On January 7,2009, the staff received an e-mail from the applicant stating that they would like to amend their zoning request to the 'LR' district (Attachment A). Neighborhood Commercial zoning  will permit the uses that they have listed on their TIA submittal for this case.  SUMMARY STAFF RECOMMENDATION:  The: saffsrecommendation is to grant LR, Neighborhood Commercial District, zoning for this In addition, if the requested zoning is granted, site development should be limited to uses and intensities that will not exceed or vary from the projected traffic conditions assumed in the final TIA (Robert Halls & Associates - May 19, 2006)through: a public restrictive covenant. The TIA  property.  recommendations are included as Attachment B to this report. ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION:  DEPARTMENT COMMENTS:  The property in question is currently undeveloped. The applicant is requesting GR, Community Commercial District, zoning to develop commercial/retail uses, a fast food restaurant (Restaurant- Limited). and a Convenience Store/Service Station use on the site. This property was annexed by the The staff recommends LR, Neighborhood Commercial District, zoning for this property because the property meets thei intent of the purpose statement for the 'LR' district as the sitei is located at entrance to ai residential neighborhood. at the northeastern intersection of an arterial roadway, Gregg Lane and a collector street, Cantarra Drive. The proposed zoning will permit low intensity office and commercial uses that are compatible and complementary in scale and appearance with the residential  City of Austin on. December 31, 2007 (Case C7a-07-024).  environment to the north of this tract of land. The applicant agrees with the staffsrecommendation. EXISTING ZONINGAND! LANDU USES:  ZONING Site I-RR North SF-4A South County  LAND USES  Undeveloped Undeveloped Undeveloped  1    East County West County AREAS STUDY: N/A WATERSHED: Harris Branch CAPITOL VIEW CORRIDOR: N/A NEIGHBORHOODORGANIZATIONS: Cantarra Homeowners Association North Growth Corridor Alliance Harris Branch Residential Property Owners Association NorthEast Action Group Gregg Neighborhood Association Home Builders Association of Greater Austin Pflugerville Independent School District Homeless Neighborhood Association  Ranch  Single-Family Residences, Undeveloped  TIA: Not Required  DESIRED DEVELOPMENTZONE: No HILL COUNTRY ROADWAY:N/A  CASE HISTORIES: NUMBER C14-2008-0013 I-SF-4A to  REQUEST Tract 2: GR  COMMISSION 5/20/08: Approved staff's zoning by consent (7-0,J. T.1 Rabago-2"d.  CITY COUNCIL 6/18/08: Re-noticed for the. July 24, 2008 City Counçil meeting to comply with Ordinance No. 7/24/08: Approved SF-4A zoning by consent (5-0, Cole and Shade-  Tract 1: SF-4A, recommendation for SF-4A  Martinez-absent); K.Jackson-1", 20080515-033  off the dias)  RELATED CASES: C8J-05-0236.1A (Subdivision Case)  C7a-07-024 (Annexation Case)  ABUTTINGSTREETS:  Name Gregg Lane  ROW Pavement Classification  Sidewalks Bike No ACTION: 2md  Bus Routes None  Route No  54" 22'  Arterial  CITY COUNCILDATE: ORDINANCE READINGS: 1st ORDIMANCENUMBERK CASE MANAGER: Sherri Sirwaitis  3rd  PHONE: 974-3057,  sherrisirwaitis@ciaustin.tx.us  2    PEAREMANOR  -SF-AA  PUD  C7A-02-007  C814-96,0003  ZONING  A SUBJECTTRACT ZONING BOUNDARY PENDING CASE OPERATOR: S. MEEKS  N  ZONING CASE#: C14-2008-0127 ADDRESS: 3112-1/2 GREGG LANE SUBJECTAREA: 2.863 ACRES GRID: Q32 MANAGER: S.SIRWAITIS  This mapl hasb been produced by G.1.S. Servicesf for Ihes sole purpose ofg geographicr reference. Now warranlyi is made byu the Ciyo ofA Austinr regardings specific accuracyo or completeness.  1"=400'    STAFF RECOMMENDATION  The slaffsrecommendation is to, grant LR, Neighborhood Commercial District, zoning for this Inaddition, if the requested zoning is granted, site development should be limited to uses and intensities that will not exceed or vary from the projected traffic conditions assumed in the final TIA (Robert Halls & Associates - May 19, 2006) through a public restrictive covenant. The TIA  property.  recommendations are included as Attachment B to this report.  BASIS FOR RECOMMENDATION  1. The proposed zoning is consistent with the purpose statement. oft the district sought. Neighborhood commercial (LR) district is the designation for a commercial use that provides business service and office facilities for the residents ofar neighborhood. Site development regulations and performance standards applicable to al LR district uses are designed to ensure that the use is compatible and complementary in scale and appearançe with the residential  environment.  2. The proposed. zoning promotes consistency and orderly planning.  The proposed zoning is consistent and compatible with surrounding land use pattems. LR zoning will permit low intensity office and commercial uses that will provide services to the platted  single-family residential development to the north of this tract ofl land.  EXISTING CONDITIONS Site Characteristics Environmental  The site a under consideration is a sparsely vegetated, undeveloped tract of land.  The site is not located over the Edwards Aquifer Recharge Zone. The site is in the Desired Development Zone. The site isi in the Harris Branch Watershed of the Colorado River Basin, whichis classified as a Suburban Watershed by Chapter 25-8 of the City's Land Development Code. According to flood plain maps, there is no floodplain within, or adjacent to the project boundary. Standard landscaping and tree protection will be required in accordance with LDC 25-2 and 25-8 for At this time, site specific information is unavailable regarding existing trees and other vegetation, areas of steep slope, or other environmental features such as bluffs, springs, canyon rimrock, caves, Under current watershed regulations, development or redevelopment on this site will be subject to the Structural controls: Sedimentation and filtration basins with increased capture volume and 2  all development and/or redevelopment.  sinkholes, and wetlands.  following water quality control requirements:  year detention.  3    At this time, no information has been provided as to whether this property has any pre-existing  approvals that preempt current water quality or Code requirements.  Impervious Cover  The maximum impervious cover allowed by the LR zoning district would be 80%. However, because the watershed impervious cover is more restrictive than the zoning district's allowable impervious Under current watershed regulations, development or redevelopment on this site will be subject to the  cover, the impervious coveri is limited by the watershed regulations.  following impervious cover limits: Development Classification Single-Family (minimum! lot size 5750 sq. ft.) Other Single-Family or Duplex Multifamily Commercial  % of Net Site Area 50% 55% 60% 80%  % with Transfers 60% 60% 70% 90%  Note: The most restrictive impervious cover limit applies.  Site Plan Comments  Any new development is subject to Subchapter E. Design Standards and Mixed Use. Additional Ita appears portions of this site will be subject to compatibility standards. Compatibility Standards are applicable to all property adjoining or across the street from al lot zoned or used as a SF-5 or more  comments will be made when the site plan is submitted.  restrictive or within 540 feet from the lot zoned SF-5 or more restrictive. Along these property lines, the following standards apply:  -No structure may be built within 25 feet of the SF-zoned property lines.  -No structure in excess of two stories or 30 feet in height may be constructed within 501 feet of -No structure in excess of three stories or 401 feeti in height may be constructed within 100 feet No parking or driveways are allowed within 25 feet of the property line. A landscape area and/or screening is required along the property line. A fence, berm, or dense vegetation must be provided to screen adjoining properties from views of parking,  the property line. of the property line.  mechanical equipment, storage, and refuse collection.  Additional design regulations will be enforced at the time a site plan is submitted.  Stormwater Detention  At the time a final subdivision plat, subdivision construction plans, or site plani is submitted, the developer must demonstrate that the proposed development will not result in-a -additional identifiable flooding of other property. Any increase in stormwater runoff will be mitigated through on-site  4    stormwater detention ponds, or participation in the City of Austin Regional Stormwater Management  Program ifavailable. Transportation Existing Street Characteristics:  Name Gregg Lane  ROW Pavement Classification  Sidewalks Bike No  Bus Routes No  Route No  54' 22'  Collector  Thej potential trip generation for this site exceeds 2,000 vehicles per day. Please contact this reviewer too discuss options for this site. A conditional overlay restricting development to less than 2,000 vehicle trips per day may be considered or staff may request a review of the traffic impact analysis  conducted for Travis County. Waterand Wastewater  The landowner intends to serve the site with City of Austin water and wastewater utilities. The landowner, at own expense, will be responsible for providing the water and wastewater utility improvements, offsite main extensions, system upgrades, utility relocations and or abandonments required. The water and wastewater plan must bei in accordance with the City of Austin utility design criteria. The water and wastewater utility plan must be reviewed and approved by the. Austin Water Utility. All water and wastewater construction must bei inspected by the City of Austin. The landowner must pay the City inspection fee with the utility construction. The landowner must pay the tap and impact fee once the landowner makes an application for a City of Austin water and  wastewater utility tapi permit.  5    3        rageor I Atacwet A  Sirwaitis, Sherri  From: Jennifer Rummel Uennier@cbdeng.com) Sent: Wednesday, January 07,20097:31, AM Subject: C14-2008-0127 (Cantarra Commercial Zoning)  To: Sherri, Thank you, Jennifer JENNIFER RUMMEL AUSTIN, TX 78749  Sirwaitis, Sherri  Per the recommendation of the City, we are amending our request for zoning from GR to LRI for the Cantarra  Commercial Zoning case. Please let me know if your need any additional information.  CARLSON, BRIGANCE, & DOERING INC. CIVIL ENGINEERING & LAND SURVEYING 5501 WEST WILLIAM CANNON DRIVE PH: 512-280-5160 FAX: 512-280-5165  1/7/2009    AttacwwevtB  Date: To: CC: Reference:  January 14, 2009 Sherri Siwaitis, Case Manager Robert Halls, Robert J. Halls & Associates Cantarra TIAIC14-2008-0127  The Transportation Review Section has reviewed the Traffic Impact Analysis for the Cantarra Subdivision dated October 17, 2008, prepared by Robert Halls, Robert J. Halls & Associates,  and offers the following comments: TRIP GENERATION  Cantarra is a 264-acre, primarily single-family development located in north Austin on the north side of Gregg Lane between Dessau Road and Cameron Road. The majority of the development remains in the City's 2-mile ETJ; this analysis is of the 2.86 portion being annexed into the City's full purpose jurisdiction located on Gregg Lane at the subdivision's entrance. The property is currently undeveloped and zoned Interim Rural Residential (I-RR). The applicant is requesting Community Commercial (GR) zoning and is proposing 16,500fto ofr retail, a3,000 ft? convenience store with gas pumps, and a 3,000 ft2 fast food restaurant with a drive through. The estimated completion of the project is expected in the year 2015. Based on the standard trip generation rates established by the Institute of Transportation Engineers (ITE), the development will generate approximately 16,358 unadjusted average daily The table below shows the adjusted trip generation by land use for the proposed development:  trips (ADT).  Table 1. Trip Generation  AM Peak 14 25 41 80  PM Peak 31 31 27 89  LAND USE Retail  Size 16,500 3,000 3,000  ADT Enter Exit Enter Exit  926 901 744 2,571  9 25 40 74  34 31 25 90  Convenience Store w/ Gas Pumps Fast Food Restaurant w/ Drive Through  Total  ASSUMPTIONS  1. Traffic growth rates were based on a comparison of existing traffic volumes with CAMPO's  projected 2030 traffic volumes and are as follows:    Table 2. Growth Rates per Year Roadway Segment Howard Ln west of Dessau Rd Howard Ln east of Dessau Rd Dessau Rd north of Howard Ln Dessau Rd south of Howard Ln Howard Ln west of Cameron Rd Cameron Rd north of Howard Ln Cameron Rd south of Howard Ln  % 2.4% 3.5% 1.9% 1.5% 4.0% 5.2% 2.6%  2. In addition to these growth rates, background traffic volumes for 2015 included estimated  traffic volumes for the following projects: Balance of the Cantarra Subdivision  C8J-05-0236.01  3. The following reductions were taken for No reductions were taken for pass-by trips:  Table 3. Summary of Pass-By Reductions  Pass-By  Land Use  AM 49% 56% 63%  PM 50% 66% 66%  Fast Food w/ Drive Thru  Retail  Convenience Store w/ Gas Pumps  4. No reductions were taken for internal capture. 5. No reductions were taken for transit use. EXISTING AND PLANNED ROADWAYS  Howard/Gregg Ln Gregg Lane is currently built as a two lane rural roadway between Cameron and Dessau Rd. Travis County has plans and funding to upgrade this section to a four lane Cameron Rd = Cameron Rd is currently built as a two lane rural roadway north and south of Howard/Gregg Ln. CAMPO's 2025 Plan calls for six-lane divided arterial; it was assumed for this study that that atl least half of the proposed cross-section would be constructed by build-out, Dessau Rd - Dessau Rd is currently built with a four-lane, divided arterial cross section around  arterial no later than 2008. This roadway is included int the Bikeway Plan  allowing for separate left turn and through movements.  Howard Ln. This roadway is included in CAMPO's Bikeway Plan.  Cantarra TIA/C14-2008-0127  Page 2    INTERSECTION LEVEL OF SERVICE (LOS)  The TIA analyzed 6 intersections, 3 of which are signalized. Existing and projected levels of service are as follows, assuming that alli improvements recommended in the TIA are built:  Table 4. PM Peak Level of Service  2015 Forecasted (W/OS Site) E C A B A  2008 Existing E C  2015 Site + Forecasted E C A B A B B  Intersection  Howard Ln (Gregg Ln)/ Dessau Rd* Cameron Rd/Howard Ln* Howard Ln/Kearns Dr EBLeft SBLeft/Right Cantarra Dr/Howard Ln* Driveway 1/Howard Ln Driveway 2/Cantarra Dr  = SIGNALIZED  RECOMMENDATIONS  1) Prior to City Council approval, fiscal is required tol be posted for the following improvements:  Pro- Share Cost  Pro- Rata  Intersection Howard Ln/Dessau Rd  Improvement EB Left tur lane EB Right turn lane WB Right turn lane NB Left turn lane NB Right turn lane SB Right turn lane NB Left turn lane SB Right tum lane Install Traffic Signal Install Signal  Total Cost Rata  $66,000 1.1% $726 $160,000 1.1% $1,760 $135,000 5.8% $7,830 $172,000 15.2% $26,144 $174,000 1.3% $2,262 $37,000 6.1% $2,257 $37,000 5.9% $2,183 $150,000 3.4% $5,100 $150,000 6.7% $10,050  $135,000  .9% $1,215  Restripe SB Left turn lane $12,000 14.8% $1,776  Howard Ln/Cameron Rd  Howard Ln/Cantarra  Cantarra TIA/C14-2008-0127  Page 3    Total  $1,228,000  $61,303  2) Driveways should be constructed to the widths and cross-sections recommended int the TIA. 3) For information: Two copies of the final version of the TIA incorporating all corrections and 4) Development of this property should be limited to uses and intensities which will not exceed or vary from the projected traffic conditions assumed in the TIA, including peak hour trip generations, traffic distribution, roadway conditions, and other traffic related characteristics. lfyoul have any questions or require additional information, please contact me at 974-3428.  additions must be submitted prior to final approval of the zoning case.  Reitohil Sr. Planner Transportation Review Staff  Amber Mitchell  City of Austin - Watershed Protection and Development Review Department  Cantarra TIA/C14-2008-0127  Pace 4