RESOLUTION (DRAFT)
BY THE HANCOCK NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION
Whereas, the Hancock neighborhood is valued for its residential character that is unique
in Austin and one of the few remaining central city neighborhood with a unique mix of land uses
and residents; and
Whereas, the Hancock neighborhood has been asked to weigh in on the Proposed
Amendment for East Avenue PUD Parcel A / Lot 11
NOW, THEREFORE,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HANCOCK NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION OF THE AUSTIN CITY
COUNCIL:
To protect and maintain the single-family nature of one of Austin’s most unique Central
neighborhoods, while maintaining central city density; makes the following recommendations on
the Proposed Amendment for East Avenue PUD Parcel A / Lot 11
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Original Restrictive Covenants: To remain in place and not amended.
A glass restriction with reflectivity less than 20% (Waterfront Overlay Standard [25-2721(E)(1)]: “Exterior mirrored glass and glare producing glass surface building materials
are prohibited.” Definitions [25-1-21(67)]: “MIRRORED GLASS means glass with a
reflectivity index greater than 20 percent.”
Height 90'—HNA Zoning Committee currently willing to support a height extension to
90ft. with the conditions as stated within this resolution.
A bird deterrence program to be approved by city staff.
Remove PUD park exemption, for this site, and allow fee in lieu of, locational
requirements through normal PARD process.
Green barrier design on west face up to a minimum of 2 stories
Affordable Housing: New affordable housing standards/commitments based on any units
over 65 ft. to meet COA current PUD Regulations on affordability regulations (currently
PUD regulations are 10% of units at 60% MFI). No fee in lieu of option.
Limit Traffic access to/from IH-35 frontage road. (ADT has final determination on
Concordia Ave and overall access)
Request that COA validated/update the FAR & TIA for whole PUD.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED:
To request the City Manager, City Council, Planning Commission and City Staff to
consider the Hancock Neighborhood Associations recommendations for Proposed Amendment
for East Avenue PUD Parcel A / Lot 11
ADOPTED BY THE HANCOCK NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION: August 19th, 2020
ATTEST:

Hugh Bender
President, Hancock Neighborhood Association