ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET  CASE: C14-2008-0248 North Loop Pub ADDRESS: 100 East North Loop Boulevard APPLICANT: Terrell Timmerman  P.C. DATE: 01-27-2009, 02-10-09  AREA: 0.176 acres  AGENT: Vincent Gerard & Associates  (Vince Huebinger)  NEIGHBORHOODPLANAREA: North Loop CAPITOL VIEW: No  T.I.A.: No  HILL COUNTRYROADWAY: No DESIRED] DEVELOPMENT ZONE: Yes ZONINGTO: CS-1-CO-NP  WATERSHED: Waller Creek ZONING FROM: GR-CO-NP  SUMMARY STAFFI RECOMMENDATION:  Staff recommends CS-1-CO-NP - Commercial-Liquor Sales = Conditional Dlvenay-Neghbornood Plan.  The Conditional Overlay would limit the vehicle trips to 2000 per day.  BASIS FOR RECOMMENDATION:  1.  The! proposedz zoning. should be consistent with the goals and objectives of the City Council. Granting CS-1-NP would be in keeping with the adopted North Loop Neighborhood Plan.  PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION:  DEPARTMENT COMMENTS:  One of the Neighborhood Planning Goals for the North Loop Neighborhood Planning Area is to "encourage well-designed neighborhood development that provides the needs of everyday life (shopping, employment, educational, spiritual, recreational, etc.) in locations that are readily and safely accessible The "existing neighborhood character' in the North Loop Neighborhood Planning Area is defined by a strong neighborhood feel; a place where people know each other; somewhere that is characterized by unique businesses instead of chains; the funky and eclectic nature of local businesses; a place that is pedestrian oriented and is good to walk and bike around; an area where new development complements and reflects the 1940s style oft the existing residential stock; and the diversity ofr residents. One of the stated goals of the North Loop Neighborhood Planning Area is to "encourage development of ad diversity ofneghborhodorimed businesses.. Encourage a balanced and diverse mix ofi independently owned, neighborhood businesses including green grocer, restaurants, coffee shops, bakery, pub, hardware  within walking distance from where people live."  store."    2  EXISTING ZONING ANDLANDUSES:  ZONING GR-CO-NP SF-3-NP CS-CO-NP CS-CO-NP GR-CO-NP  LAND USES Retail/Vacant Single Family Residential Retail Retail Retail  Site North South East West  CASE HISTORIES: NUMBER  REQUEST From "O",6" Height & Area District to "LR",6 Height & Area District From "A", ,1ST Height & Area District to "C",1ST Height & Area District  COMMISSION Approved staff's Height & Area District.  CITY COUNCIL 5/1/75: Approved staff's Area District. (9-0). Al13 3readings.  C14-75-0198  recommendation for "LR", 6th recommendation for LR, 6"Height &  Approved staff's Height & Area District.  5/25/72: Approved staff's readings.  C14-69-181  recommendation for "C',1ST recommendation for "C",(7-0)A All3  NEIGIBORHOODORGANIZATION:  Homeless Neighborhood Assoc. Austin Neighborhoods Council League of Bicycling Voters  North Austin Neighborhood Alliance Mueller Neighborhood Coalition Northfield Neighborhood Assn.  SCHOOLS:  Ridgetop Elementary School Lamar Middle School McCallum High School  SITE PLAN:  1. Ac cocktail lounge in the CS-1 zoning district will require a Conditional Use Site Plan Permit, which will require approval by the Planning Commission. Staff will review the CUP under LDC  Section 25-5-145 and 25-5-146. lines, the following standards apply:  2.  The site is subject to compatibility standards. Along the north, south, east and west property  No structure may be built within 25 feet oft the property line.    3  No structure in excess of two stories or 30 feet in height may be constructed within 50 feet No structure in excess of three stories or 40 feet in height may be constructed within 100 In addition, a fence, berm, or dense vegetation must be provided to screen adjoining  ofthe property line. feet oft the property line.  No parking or driveways are allowed within 25: feet oft the property line. properties from views of parking, mechanical equipment, storage, and refuse collection. Additional design regulations will be enforced at the time a site plani is submitted.  3. Any new development, which proposes modifications to the building is subject to Subchapter E. Design Standards and Mixed Use. Additional comments will be made when the site plan is  submitted.  IRANSPORTATION: Existing Street Characteristics:  Name East North Loop  ROW Pavement Classification  Daily Traffic 6510(TxDOT,  70'  40'  Arterial  No additional right-of-way isi needed at this time.  A traffic impact analysis was waived for this case because the applicant agreed to limit the intensity and uses for this development. Ifthe zoning is granted, development should be limited through a  conditional overlay to less than 2,000 vehicle trips per day [LDC, 25-6-117]. There are existing sidewalks along East North Loop Boulevard.  East North Loop Boulevard is classified in the Bicycle Plan as al Priority 11 bike route. Capital Metro bus service (route no. 7) is available along East North Loop Boulevard.  FYI: A site plan will be required for the proposed change of use to cocktail lounge. During the site  plan process compliance with parking regulations will be reviewed.  ENVIRONMENTAL:  The site is not located over the Edwards Aquifer Recharge Zone. The site is located in the Waller Creek Watershed of the Colorado River Basin, which is classified as an Urban Watershed by Chapter 25-8 of the City's Land Development Code. Iti is in the Desired Development Zone. Impervious cover is not limited in this watershed class; therefore the zoning district impervious This site is required toj provide on-site structural water quality controls (or payment in lieu of) for all development and/or redevelopment when 5,000 s.f. cumulative is exceeded, and detention for the  cover limits will apply.    4  two-year storm. At this time, no information has been provided as to whether this property has any pre-existing approvals which would preempt current water quality or Code requirements. According to flood plain maps, there is no flood plain within the project area.  Trees will likely bei impacted with aj proposed development associated with this rezoning case. Please be aware that an approved rezoning status does not eliminate aj proposed development's requirements to meet the intent ofthe tree ordinances. If further explanation or specificityis needed, please contact the City Arborist at 974-1876. At this time, site specific information is unavailable: regarding other vegetation, areas ofsteep slope, or other environmental features such as Standard landscaping and tree protection will bei required in accordance with LDC: 25-2 and 25-8  bluffs, springs, canyon rimrock, caves, sinkholes, arid wetlands.  for all development and/or redevelopment. CITYCOUNCILDATE: February 26", 2008 ORDINANCE READINGS: 1ST CASE MANAGER: Clark Patterson Clukitcandsassinss  ACTION:  2ND 3RD  ORDINANCE NUMBER: PHONE: 974-7691    SUBJECT TRACT    SFS-NP  4Pb ME-3-PP  SF-3-  MF-2-NP  SF-3-NE  SF-3-NP  F-3-NF  GR-Ç6-NP  SFS-NF  CS-CO-NP  GR-CO-NP  CS-CO-NP  F-3-NR  CEMETERY  Es-Co-NP afs  CS-CQ-NP  R-CO-NF  LR-CQ-NP-  SFSAP  SPSNE  SF3-NP  SF3-NP  SF-5-CO-NP  51STST  7 NCCD-  3-NR  MF-1-NCCD 2007-0264 N  SF-3-NR,  NR ZONING  SF-3-NP  E SUBJECT TRACT a ZONING BOUNDARY PENDING CASE OPERATOR: S. MEEKS  ZONING CASE#: C14-2008-0248 ADDRESS: 100ENORTH LOOP BLVD SUBJECTAREA: 0.0176 ACRES GRID: K26 MANAGER: C.PATTERSON  1"=400'  Thisr maph hast beenp producedb by G.L.S. Services fort thes solep purpose ofg geographicr reference. Nawarrantvi iRr made! bv thef Citv ofA Austinr ranardinn snarifin annirarv nr momnlateness