M E M O R A N D U M Urban Renewal Board Members December 6, 2022 Courtney Banker, Project Coordinator, Housing and Planning Department TO: FROM: DATE: SUBJECT: Applying Affordability Unlocked within the Urban Renewal Plan Area This memorandum provides context for process regarding applying Affordability Unlocked within the Urban Renewal Plan area. Background At the November 14, 2022 Urban Renewal Board (URB) meeting, the Austin Economic Development Commission (AEDC) and consulting team presented updated scenarios for redevelopment options regarding blocks 16 and 18. One development scenario contemplates utilizing the Affordability Unlocked Density Bonus (AU) program on these blocks in order to build more affordable housing by allowing (1) increased height and/or (2) decreased parking requirements. Applying Affordability Unlocked within the URP Blocks 16 and 18 are within the Urban Renewal Plan (URP) area and are subject to the URP (originally adopted December 17, 1999 and most recently amended September 15, 2022). URB members asked staff the following questions related to allowing AU within the URP. The questions and answers are below. Question No. 1: Would the URP need to be amended to allow for AU? Answer: Yes - if the URB wants properties to be eligible for AU, then the URP must be amended. Question No. 2: Would the URP need to be expired to allow for AU? Answer: If the URP expires, then the properties will be eligible for AU without any additional action from the URB, Planning Commission, or City Council. Question No. 3: If the URB recommends to council that AU be applied to the URP, would it need to be approved by Planning Commission and then City Council? Answer: Yes. Additional Questions Related to AU, the URP, and NCCDs When the URP, AU, and Neighborhood Conservation Combining Districts (NCCDs) are in question, the controlling requirements are stated below. Page 1 of 2 • When there is conflict between the URP and the applicable land use regulations or the development bonuses offered by AU, the URP controls. If the URP expires and there is a conflict between the NCCD and the development bonuses offered by AU, the development bonuses supersede the NCCD. If the zoning on the subject property allows 40 feet height but the URP only allows 25 feet, the developer may not exceed 25 feet. If the URP limits height to 25 feet but AU allows 31.25 feet, the developer may not exceed …
Select Language Powered by Translate (https://translate.google.com) Urban Renewal Board Board Details Member Roster Apply (/boards/forms/385/apply? board_name=Urban+Renewal+Board) Office/Role Chair Appointing Council Member Name Adler, Steve Board Member Email BC-Manuel.Escobar@austintexas.gov Appointing Council Member Name Adler, Steve Board Member Email BC-Darrell.Pierce@austintexas.gov Manuel Escobar (/boards/w/adb4a57a7a43cef8/members/702322) 3rd Term Jul 31, 2021 to Jul 31, 2023 Position Chair Darrell W Pierce (/boards/w/adb4a57a7a43cef8/members/1518361) 2nd Term Sep 30, 2021 to Jul 31, 2023 Position Vice Chair Office/Role Vice Chair Primary Phone Number (512) 477-8788 Jacqueline L Watson (/boards/w/adb4a57a7a43cef8/members/939460) 3rd Term Jul 31, 2021 to Jul 31, 2023 Appointing Council Member Name Adler, Steve Board Member Email BC-Jacqueline.Watson@austintexas.gov Amit Motwani (/boards/w/adb4a57a7a43cef8/members/862011) 2nd Term Jul 31, 2021 to Jul 31, 2023 Appointing Council Member Name Adler, Steve Board Member Email BC-Amit.Motwani@austintexas.gov Danielle M Skidmore (/boards/w/adb4a57a7a43cef8/members/649448) 1st Term Dec 08, 2022 to Jul 31, 2024 Appointing Council Member Name Adler, Steve Board Member Email BC-Danielle.Skidmore@austintexas.gov Shanisha Johnson (/boards/w/adb4a57a7a43cef8/members/1721211) Appointing Council Member Name Adler, Steve 1st Term Dec 08, 2022 to Jul 31, 2024 Primary Phone Number (512) 799-3048 1st Term Dec 08, 2022 to Jul 31, 2024 Board Member Email BC-Kobla.Tetey@austintexas.gov Kobla Tetey (/boards/w/adb4a57a7a43cef8/members/1578727) Appointing Council Member Name Adler, Steve
B L O C K 16 11th Street Development Urban Renewal Board Meeting December 19th, 2022 B L O C K 18 Implementing inclusive and equitable public development services as a non-profit partner to the city of Austin Implementing inclusive and equitable public development services as a non-profit partner to the City of Austin October 17 2022 Urban Renewal Board Previous Scenarios A Adjacent Typologies B NCCD C Increased Density for Affordability A 16 18 Adjacent Typologies* 16 18 Housing Housing Commercial Cultural Retail Food Based Retail Green Space Underground Parking Structure Parking Juniper Street Block 16 Juniper Street Block 16 Block 18 Block 18 16 18 Juniper Street Block 16 Block 18 Below Grade Parking et e Stre urv C E. 11th St. t e e r t S r e l l a W Below Grade Parking et e Stre urv C E. 11th St. Below Grade Parking t e e r t S r e l l a W Below Grade Parking s St. o arc n M a S et e Stre urv C E. 11th St. E. 10th St. t e e r t S r e l l a W t e e r t S r e l l a W *drawing is illustrative only and not intended to represent final design. *drawing is illustrative only and not intended to represent final design. *drawing is illustrative only and not intended to represent final design. Multifamily Commercial Cultural Center Retail Parking Structure City Owned Parcel East 11th Street Multifamily Commercial Cultural Center Retail Parking Structure City Owned Parcel East 11th Street Multifamily Commercial Cultural Center Retail Parking Structure City Owned Parcel East 11th Street C 16 18 Increased Density for Affordability* Housing Housing Commercial Cultural Retail Food Based Retail Green Space Underground Parking Structure Parking B 16 18 NCCD Overlay* 16 18 Housing Housing Commercial Cultural Retail Food Based Retail Green Space Underground Parking Structure Parking Market AffordableMarket AffordableMarket Affordable B NCCD C Hy Increased Density for Affordability Hybrid* BLOCK Cultural Food Based Retail Workspace Retail Market Housing Affordable Housing District Parking UG Parking AG Parking Green Space Scenario B Scenario C Scenario Hy “NCCD Overlay” “Increased Density for Affordability” Hybrid 16 18 16 18 16 18 50% 50% 50% 50% 100% 100% 50-70% 30-50% 50% 50% Possible development under NCCD regulations Unlocking additional height (zoning) to increase density Balancing community priorities with site …
From: To: Cc: Subject: Date: Megan Santee Escobar, Manuel - BC; Pierce, Darrell - BC Banker, Courtney; DeMayo, Mandy; Aleman, Ruben; May, James Proposed language changes for URB meeting invite for videoconference Tuesday, November 29, 2022 6:07:46 PM *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** Chairman Escobar and Vice-Chairman Pierce, I have been working with staff on some modifications to the Board’s videoconference meeting wording in order to be more in line with the TOMA provisions which the URB follows. I would like to get your feedback on whether to go ahead and incorporate the changes for the next meeting and/or have it as a discussion item and, if approved, implement any approved language in January 2023. In the past there have been times when either audio or video communication has been lost or disconnected which has affected the ability to see and hear commissioners in attendance remotely. In an attempt to have clear guidance for Staff and commissioners, to know who was considered present and participated in a vote, I am proposing some wording changes. A commissioner’s loss of video or audio communication could be considered an absence and impact the record of their participation in a meeting. The statute provides that a member of a governing body who participates in a meeting remotely shall be counted as present at the meeting for all purposes if the video and audio feed of the member’s participation is broadcast live at the meeting and complies with this section. TGC Sec. 551.127 (a-1). A member who participates in a meeting as provided by (a-1) shall be counted as present at the meeting for all purposes. TGC Sec. 551.127 (a-2). A member shall be considered absent from any portion of the meeting during which audio or video communication with the member is lost or disconnected. TGC Sec. 551.127 (a-3). The meeting location (of the quorum), and each remote location from which a member participates, shall have two-way audio and video communication with each other location during the entire meeting. The face of each participant in the videoconference call, while that participant is speaking, shall be clearly visible and the voice audible, to each other participant and, during the open portion of the meeting, to the members of the public in attendance. TGC Sec. 551.127 (h). The audio and video signals perceptible by members of the public at each location of the meeting must …
REGULAR CALLED MEETING of the URBAN RENEWAL BOARD NOVEMBER 14, 2022, 6:00 P.M. PERMITTING AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER, ROOM 1401/1402 6310 WILHELMINA DELCO DR. AUSTIN, TEXAS 78752 *NOTE: The Urban Renewal Board no longer meets at the Street-Jones Building. Some members of the Urban Renewal Board may be participating by videoconference. 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, and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely, call or email Courtney Banker, (512) 974-3114 or courtney.banker@austintexas.gov. CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS/COMMISSIONERS: Manuel Escobar, Chair Darrell W, Pierce, Vice Chair Danielle Skidmore Amit Motwani Nathaniel Bradford Jacqueline Watson Kobla Tetey CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL AGENDA The first 10 speakers who registered to speak no later than noon the day before the meeting, if speaking virtually, will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Approve the minutes of the URB’s regular meeting on October 17, 2022. 1. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. Presentation and discussion related to updates on future development of Blocks 16 & 18 from Austin Economic Development Corporation, including updated program scenarios/ financial analysis and draft RFP criteria (Anne Gatling Haynes, AEDC and consultants) 1 of 2 3. 4. Presentation and discussion related to urban renewal district precedents and approaches, and discussion of the future vision of the URB (Anne Gatling Haynes, AEDC and Chair Escobar) Update of licensee use of property covered by the license agreement between the Urban Renewal Agency and Capitol View Arts (Vice Chair Pierce, Clifford Gillard, Capitol View Arts) DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair access. If requiring Sign Language Interpreters or alternative formats, please give notice at least 2 days (48 hours) before the meeting date. Please call Courtney Banker at Housing and Planning Department, at (512) 974-3114, for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Urban Renewal Board, please contact Courtney Banker at (512) 974- 3114. 2 of …
URBAN RENEWAL BOARD MEETING MINUTES Monday, October 17, 2022 URBAN RENEWAL BOARD DRAFT MEETING MINUTES MONDAY, OCTOBER 17, 2022 The URBAN RENEWAL BOARD convened on MONDAY, OCTOBER 17, 2022, at the Permitting and Development Center - 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Dr. in Austin, Texas. Chair Manuel Escobar called the Urban Renewal Board meeting to order at 6:10 p.m. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance: Manuel Escobar (Chair), Nathaniel Bradford, Amit Motwani, and Jacqueline Watson Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: N/A Board Members Absent/off the dais: Vice Chair Darrell Pierce, Commissioner Skidmore, and Commissioner Tetey were absent. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL No members of the public signed up to speak. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Urban Renewal Board’s September 19, 2022, meeting. The minutes from the meeting of September 19, 2022, were approved on Commissioner Watson’s motion, Commissioner Bradford’s second, on a 4-0 vote. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. Presentation and discussion related to updates on future development of Blocks 16 & 18 from Austin Economic Development Corporation, including engagement to date and preliminary program scenarios/ preliminary financial analysis (Anne Gatling Haynes, AEDC and consultants) Anne Gatling-Haynes presented. 1 URBAN RENEWAL BOARD MEETING MINUTES Monday, October 17, 2022 Presentation and discussion related to urban renewal district precedents and approaches, and discussion of the future vision of the URB (Anne Gatling Haynes, AEDC and Chair Escobar) This item was postponed until the next meeting. Update of licensee use of property covered by the license agreement between the Urban Renewal Agency and Capitol View Arts (Vice Chair Pierce, Clifford Gillard, Capitol View Arts) This item was postponed until the next meeting. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS Discussion and possible action regarding Council action on the E. 11th and 12th Street Neighborhood Conservation Combining Districts (NCCDs), and the Urban Renewal Plan (URP) (Chair Escobar) Chair Escobar led the discussion; no further action was taken. Conduct officer elections for the Chair and Vice Chair (Clerk’s Office) Commissioner Motwani moved to continue with the existing slate of Commissioner Escobar as Chair and Commissioner Pierce as Vice Chair. Commissioner Watson seconded the motion, and the motion passed on a vote of 4-0, on the condition that Commissioner Pierce is still willing to serve as Vice Chair. Staff will verify with Commissioner Pierce before the next meeting. Discussion and possible action related to the 2023 regular URB meeting schedule (Clerk’s Office) On Commissioner Watson’s motion, Commissioner Bradford’s second, the 2023 URB …
Implementing inclusive and equitable public development services as a non-profit partner to the City of Austin November 14, 2022 Urban Renewal Board Urban District Precedents ▪ Urban Renewal Statute-Structure ▪ District Goals & Purposes ▪ District Structure Precedents ▪ Discussion Any consideration of district or neighborhood work starts with a broader discussion about purpose, activities, then governance and capacity/sustainability. The following presentation is meant to be a springboard for discussion, and is not a recommendation for future district structure. Austin EDC 2 Urban Renewal Statute ▪ Under Chapter 374, of the Texas Local Government Code, the City carries out Urban Renewal activities through an Urban Renewal Agency (URA). ▪ Created December 7, 1959 , 11 Modifications ▪ 6 urban renewal areas were created – 4 terminated Jan 1, 2005 ▪ Remaining plans: ▪ East 11th - 12th Streets ▪ University East Project - Non-active plan. ▪ Plan expires December 31, 2028, with an evaluation in December 2024 to determine if the Plan should remain in effect. ▪ Urban Renewal Statute and powers are a ‘tool’ in the toolbox for revitalization Austin EDC 3 Urban Renewal Statute The Urban Renewal Agency (URA) powers are defined in Chapter 374 of the Texas Local Government Code. ▪A municipality may exercise urban renewal project powers through a board or through municipal officers selected by the governing body of the municipality by resolution. The municipality may exercise those powers through an urban renewal agency created under this subchapter if the governing body by resolution determines that the creation of an urban renewal agency is in the public interest. An urban renewal agency created under this subchapter may exercise all the urban renewal project powers of the municipality. Austin EDC 4 Urban Renewal Statute The Urban Renewal Agency (URA) powers are defined in Chapter 374 of the Texas Local Government Code. State law authorizes the URA to: ▪ prepare property under its control for sale or transfer; ▪ conduct preliminary surveys to determine if undertaking an urban renewal project is feasible; ▪ conduct urban renewal projects described in an urban renewal plan; and ▪ develop, test, and report methods and techniques for the prevention of slums and urban blight and conduct demonstrations and other activities in connection with those methods and techniques, and apply for, accept, and use federal grants made for those purposes. Austin EDC 5 Urban Renewal Statute As defined in Chapter 374 of …
B L O C K 16 11th Street Development Urban Renewal Board Meeting November 14th, 2022 B L O C K 18 Implementing inclusive and equitable public development services as a non-profit partner to the city of Austin Implementing inclusive and equitable public development services as a non-profit partner to the City of Austin October 17 2022 Urban Renewal Board Urban Renewal Blocks 16 & 18: Community Feedback to Date The following information was summarized based on on-site community engagement sessions (Sept 28,Sept 30 and Oct 2), and an online survey from Sept 28-October 31. Vibe: How do you want this district to feel? (wordcloud) Community Priorities: Survey + On-site Dot Survey (weighted total points) Affordable Ownership 443 Small Grocery 317 Affordable Rental 297 Cultural Venue 287 Pocket Park 286 Artist Studios 263 Outdoor Performance 240 Restaurant 197 Creative Office 182 Non Profit Offices 151 Outdoor Dining 142 Public Parking 133 Convenience 124 November 3rd, 2022 Block 16 & 18 : Community Engagement BBlloocckk 1166 && 1188 DDiissppoossiittiioonn-- CCoommmmuunniittyy EEnnggaaggeemmeenntt BBlloocckk 1166 && 1188 DDiissppoossiittiioonn-- CCoommmmuunniittyy EEnnggaaggeemmeenntt Participants: 98 Responses to Survey ▪ SURVEY! ▪ 3 Community Conversations – Sept 28-Oct 2 43/77 Majority 78702! 200+ Dots! Austin EDC 77 Responses to date Race: • 45 White • 24 Black • 17 Hispanic Austin EDC 35/75 White 19/75 Black 16/75 Hispanic BBlloocckk 1166 && 1188 DDiissppoossiittiioonn-- CCoommmmuunniittyy EEnnggaaggeemmeenntt ▪ 3 Community Conversations – Sept 28-Oct 2 4 5 200+ Dots! Austin EDC 4 Community Affiliation Block 16 Block 18 11th Street Current Program Cultural Institutions Places of WorshipOffice / Commercial Multifamily / Single FamilyRetailFood / Beverage Green Space Programming: Utilizing over a decade of community input, interest, and ideation, we have integrated their efforts into the following program elements to offer the greatest impact to the community. These programs will be used to help test three scenarios for massing/scale and market feasibility. Learnings from these scenario evaluations will inform the criteria listed in the Request for Proposals. Cultural Center Housing Workspace Parking Program Matrix: Scenario A Scenario B Scenario C “Adjacent Typologies” “NCCD Overlay” “Increased Density for Affordability” 16 18 16 18 16 18 80% 20% 80% 20% 50% 50% 50% 50% 100% 100% Least dense scenario that mirrors adjacent block building types Possible development under NCCD regulations Unlocking additional height (zoning) to increase density these three scenarios demonstrate the range of possible physical ‘fits’ and program distribution-final solutions by …
REGULAR CALLED MEETING of the URBAN RENEWAL BOARD OCTOBER 17, 2022, 6:00 P.M. PERMITTING AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER, ROOM 1406 6310 WILHELMINA DELCO DR. AUSTIN, TEXAS 78752 *NOTE: The Urban Renewal Board no longer meets at the Street-Jones Building. Some members of the Urban Renewal Board may be participating by videoconference. 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, and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely, call or email Courtney Banker, (512) 974-3114 or courtney.banker@austintexas.gov. CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS/COMMISSIONERS: Manuel Escobar, Chair Darrell W, Pierce, Vice Chair Danielle Skidmore Amit Motwani Nathaniel Bradford Jacqueline Watson Kobla Tetey CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL AGENDA The first 10 speakers who registered to speak no later than noon the day before the meeting, if speaking virtually, will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Approve the minutes of the URB’s regular meeting on September 19, 2022. 1. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. Presentation and discussion related to updates on future development of Blocks 16 & 18 from Austin Economic Development Corporation, including engagement to date and preliminary program scenarios/ preliminary financial analysis (Anne Gatling Haynes, AEDC and consultants) 1 of 2 Presentation and discussion related to urban renewal district precedents and approaches, and discussion of the future vision of the URB (Anne Gatling Haynes, AEDC and Chair Escobar) Update of licensee use of property covered by the license agreement between the Urban Renewal Agency and Capitol View Arts (Vice Chair Pierce, Clifford Gillard, Capitol View Arts) DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS Discussion and possible action regarding Council action on the E. 11th and 12th Street Neighborhood Conservation Combining Districts (NCCDs), and the Urban Renewal Plan (URP) (Chair Escobar) Conduct officer elections for the Chair and Vice Chair (Clerk’s Office) Discussion and possible action related to the 2023 regular URB meeting schedule (Clerk’s Office) FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair access. If requiring Sign Language Interpreters or alternative formats, please give notice …
URBAN RENEWAL BOARD DRAFT MEETING MINUTES MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 2022 The URBAN RENEWAL BOARD convened on MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 2022, at 1000 E. 11TH STREET, ROOM 400A in Austin, Texas. Chair Escobar called the Urban Renewal Board meeting to order at 6:20p.m. Board Members in Attendance: Manuel Escobar (Chair), Darrell Pierce (Vice Chair), Amit Motwani, Nathaniel Bradford, and Jacqueline Watson Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Commissioner Skidmore Board Members Absent/off the dais Commissioners Tetey was off the dais due to technical issues PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Clifton Van Dyke, Tracy Witte, Susan Oringer and Eric Standridge gave public comment. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Urban Renewal Board’s August 15, 2022, meeting. The minutes from the meeting of August 15, 2022, were approved on Commissioner Pierce’s motion, Commissioner Bradford’s second, on a 6-0 vote. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. Presentation and discussion related to updates on future development of Blocks 16 & 18 from Austin Economic Development Corporation, including project schedule and engagement plan (Anne Gatling Haynes, AEDC and consultants) Anne Gatling-Haynes presented. 1 DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS Presentation and discussion from Eureka Development Group, LLC regarding site plans and permits filed for parcel development on E. 12th Street (Rebecca Leonard, Lionheart Places and Joe Farias, Garza EMC) Rebecca Leonard and Joe Farias presented. For questions regarding parcel developments on E. 12th Street, interested parties may reach out to the contacts below: • Rebecca Leonard, Lionheart, for any vision questions: Rebecca@lionheartplaces.com • Joe Farias, Garza EMC, for any site plan questions: Jfarias@garzaemc.com • Jennifer Stevens, JHL, for any community engagement questions. Jennifer@jhlcompany.com • Pam Madere, Jackson Walker, for any other questions: pmadere@jw.com Presentation and discussion related to urban renewal district precedents and approaches, and discussion of the future vision of the URB (Anne Gatling Haynes, AEDC and Chair Escobar) This item was postponed until the next meeting. Discussion and possible action regarding Council action on the E. 11th and 12th Street Neighborhood Conservation Combining Districts (NCCDs), and the Urban Renewal Plan (URP) (Chair Escobar) This item was postponed until the next meeting. Discussion and possible action regarding the extension of the agreement between the Urban Renewal Agency and the City of Austin concerning the implementation of the East 11th and 12th Streets Urban Renewal Plan which ends September 30, 2022 (Megan Santee, URB Counsel, and Trish Link, City Law) Following discussion, on Commissioner Motwani’s motion, Commissioner Watson’s second, a motion …
Implementing inclusive and equitable public development services as a non-profit partner to the City of Austin October 17, 2022 Urban Renewal Board Urban District Precedents ▪ Urban Renewal Statute-Structure ▪ District Goals & Purposes ▪ District Structure Precedents ▪ Discussion Any consideration of district or neighborhood work starts with a broader discussion about purpose, activities, then governance and capacity/sustainability. The following presentation is meant to be a springboard for discussion, and is not a recommendation for future district structure. Austin EDC 2 Urban Renewal Statute ▪ Under Chapter 374, of the Texas Local Government Code, the City carries out Urban Renewal activities through an Urban Renewal Agency (URA). ▪ Created December 7, 1959 , 11 Modifications ▪ 6 urban renewal areas were created – 4 terminated Jan 1, 2005 ▪ Remaining plans: ▪ East 11th - 12th Streets ▪ University East Project - Non-active plan. ▪ Plan expires December 31, 2028, with an evaluation in December 2024 to determine if the Plan should remain in effect. ▪ Urban Renewal Statute and powers are a ‘tool’ in the toolbox for revitalization Austin EDC 3 Urban Renewal Statute The Urban Renewal Agency (URA) powers are defined in Chapter 374 of the Texas Local Government Code. ▪A municipality may exercise urban renewal project powers through a board or through municipal officers selected by the governing body of the municipality by resolution. The municipality may exercise those powers through an urban renewal agency created under this subchapter if the governing body by resolution determines that the creation of an urban renewal agency is in the public interest. An urban renewal agency created under this subchapter may exercise all the urban renewal project powers of the municipality. Austin EDC 4 Urban Renewal Statute The Urban Renewal Agency (URA) powers are defined in Chapter 374 of the Texas Local Government Code. State law authorizes the URA to: ▪ prepare property under its control for sale or transfer; ▪ conduct preliminary surveys to determine if undertaking an urban renewal project is feasible; ▪ conduct urban renewal projects described in an urban renewal plan; and ▪ develop, test, and report methods and techniques for the prevention of slums and urban blight and conduct demonstrations and other activities in connection with those methods and techniques, and apply for, accept, and use federal grants made for those purposes. Austin EDC 5 Urban Renewal Statute As defined in Chapter 374 of …
From: Hartnett, Lauren To: Banker, Courtney Subject: URB update on 11th & 12th NCCD Date: Monday, September 19, 2022 2:47:59 PM Attachments: image001.png On Sept. 15, Council approved 3rd reading of the 12th street NCCD and the Urban Renewal Plan. CM Harper-Madison’s motion was to pass the Urban Renewal Board’s recommendation with changes requested by OCEAN (reinstate all existing uses currently permitted by the NCCD), and conditional use for cocktail lounge limited to 3500 sf. The inclusion of conditional use for cocktail lounge was in response to community feedback the District 1 office received from residents and stakeholders involved with the African American Cultural Heritage District. For a conditional use permit, a property owner must first submit a site plan to staff detailing what they propose to do – and then they have to take that site plan to the planning commission where the community can weigh in. The commission can then add any number of conditions – or can even outright reject it. In the event the neighborhood doesn’t agree with Planning Commission’s decision, they have the opportunity to appeal to council. It is a full public process, with multiple checkpoints – and CM Harper-Madison felt this approach struck the right balance between protecting our neighborhoods from potential nuisances while also allowing the flexibility to support the AACHD’s goals and create walkable neighborhoods with amenities for all residents. Council received testimony from residents both in support and against permitting conditional use for cocktail lounge within the NCCD. In order to further strike a balance with the broad range of opinions expressed at Council, CM Harper-Madison worked with staff to introduce an amendment that further limited conditional use for cocktail lounge to only one permit every 200’. This limited the possibility of the number of potential permits to about 10. However, given the churches on the street, there is only one potential site that could receive a CUP for Cocktail Lounge without Council also granting a waive, so while CM Harper-Madison kept the door open for the possibility to open an establishment that would require a cocktail lounge use permit, it would still be a challenging, multi-step process for a new bar or indoor live music venue to open on 12th Street. The majority of the individuals who testified in opposition to CUP for Cocktail Lounge raised concerns regarding enforcement issues with existing establishments. In response, the District 1 office …
URBAN RENEWAL BOARD DRAFT 2023 MEETING SCHEDULE Date: Third Monday of the month (unless specified by the Board) Location: Permitting and Development Center, 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Time: Dr. 6:00 p.m. January 9, 2023 (2nd Monday) February 13, 2023 (2nd Monday) March 20, 2023 April 17, 2023 May 22, 2023 June 12, 2023 (2nd Monday) July 17, 2023 August 21, 2023 September 18, 2023 October 16, 2023 November 20, 2023 December 18, 2023
AEDC Urban Renewal District Planning Urban Renewal Board 17 October 2022 1 Community Engagement AGENDA /01 /02 /03 Program Mix Pre-development Financial & Feasibility Analysis 2 Framing the Study The Austin Economic Development Corporation (AEDC) has been engaged by the Urban Renewal Agency of the City of Austin to facilitate real estate transaction support on key parcels within the Urban Renewal District. The work builds on many years of engagement and planning efforts (2012, 2019 and recent Urban Renewal Plan/NCCD alignment work). The work in the next few months, leading up to a Request for Proposals for development, is intended to be informed by prior material developed, and focusing the conversation around the implementation and market feasible options that would provide an effective road map to potential developers of the property. 3 Community Engagement 4 Community Engagement 3 Community Conversations – Sept 28-Oct 2 126 engaged (+ visitors) Community Engagement 3 Community Conversations – Sept 28-Oct 2 200+ dots! Community Engagement Predevelopment Community Meeting Thursday November 3 4-730 PM Friday November 4 Virtual at 12 noon This will be a presentation of preliminary diagrams to demonstrate how built form/proposed uses, and potential financing would come together on these blocks. We will discuss issues of character, urban design and other criteria to be included in the future Request for Proposals. Please email anne@austinedc.org if you would like to be notified of all meetings directly or have input to share. Community Engagement Update/Summary of Process to Urban Renewal Board November 14, 2022 Updated Scenarios: Massing & Financial Analysis Draft RFP Criteria All updates will be posted http://www.austinedc.org/blocks-16-18 Program Mix 9 Site Context 10 11th Street Current Program 11th Street Current Program Program Mix Scenarios are designed to test multiple variables and review prioritization of potential site components. Each scenario represents spatial variations based on a different set of imposed site constraints. Final program mix will be determined by developer, based on response to community criteria in the request for proposal. Pre-development Financial & Feasibility Analysis 14 Pre-development Financial & Feasibility Analysis 15 Pre-development Financial & Feasibility Analysis – Program Mix / Scenarios Scenario A Residential – Townhomes Commercial – Retail / Office Workspace / Cultural Scenario B Residential – Workforce (50%) / Market Rate (50%) Commercial – Retail / Cultural Scenario C Residential – Affordable (Avg. 60% AMI) Commercial – Retail …
URBAN RENEWAL BOARD MEETING MINUTES Monday, October 17, 2022 URBAN RENEWAL BOARD MEETING MINUTES MONDAY, OCTOBER 17, 2022 The URBAN RENEWAL BOARD convened on MONDAY, OCTOBER 17, 2022, at the Permitting and Development Center - 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Dr. in Austin, Texas. Chair Manuel Escobar called the Urban Renewal Board meeting to order at 6:10 p.m. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance: Manuel Escobar (Chair), Nathaniel Bradford, Amit Motwani, and Jacqueline Watson Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: N/A Board Members Absent/off the dais: Vice Chair Darrell Pierce, Commissioner Skidmore, and Commissioner Tetey were absent. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL No members of the public signed up to speak. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Urban Renewal Board’s September 19, 2022, meeting. The minutes from the meeting of September 19, 2022, were approved on Commissioner Watson’s motion, Commissioner Bradford’s second, on a 4-0 vote. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. Presentation and discussion related to updates on future development of Blocks 16 & 18 from Austin Economic Development Corporation, including engagement to date and preliminary program scenarios/ preliminary financial analysis (Anne Gatling Haynes, AEDC and consultants) Anne Gatling-Haynes presented. 1 URBAN RENEWAL BOARD MEETING MINUTES Monday, October 17, 2022 Presentation and discussion related to urban renewal district precedents and approaches, and discussion of the future vision of the URB (Anne Gatling Haynes, AEDC and Chair Escobar) This item was postponed until the next meeting. Update of licensee use of property covered by the license agreement between the Urban Renewal Agency and Capitol View Arts (Vice Chair Pierce, Clifford Gillard, Capitol View Arts) This item was postponed until the next meeting. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS Discussion and possible action regarding Council action on the E. 11th and 12th Street Neighborhood Conservation Combining Districts (NCCDs), and the Urban Renewal Plan (URP) (Chair Escobar) Chair Escobar led the discussion; no further action was taken. Conduct officer elections for the Chair and Vice Chair (Clerk’s Office) Commissioner Motwani moved to continue with the existing slate of Commissioner Escobar as Chair and Commissioner Pierce as Vice Chair. Commissioner Watson seconded the motion, and the motion passed on a vote of 4-0, on the condition that Commissioner Pierce is still willing to serve as Vice Chair. Staff will verify with Commissioner Pierce before the next meeting. Discussion and possible action related to the 2023 regular URB meeting schedule (Clerk’s Office) On Commissioner Watson’s motion, Commissioner Bradford’s second, the 2023 URB meeting …
2. REGULAR CALLED MEETING of the URBAN RENEWAL BOARD SEPTEMBER 19, 2022, 6:00 P.M. STREET-JONES BUILDING, ROOM 400A 1000 E. 11TH ST. AUSTIN, TEXAS 78702 Some members of the Urban Renewal Board may be participating by videoconference. 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 and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely, call or email Courtney Banker, (512) 974-3114 or courtney.banker@austintexas.gov. CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS/COMMISSIONERS: Manuel Escobar, Chair Darrell W, Pierce, Vice Chair Danielle Skidmore Amit Motwani Nathaniel Bradford Jacqueline Watson Kobla Tetey AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 10 speakers who registered to speak no later than noon the day before the meeting, if speaking virtually, will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Approve the minutes of the URB’s regular meeting on August 15, 2022. 1. DISCUSSION ITEMS Presentation and discussion related to updates on future development of Blocks 16 & 18 from Austin Economic Development Corporation, including project schedule and engagement plan (Anne Gatling Haynes, AEDC and consultants) 1 of 2 Presentation and discussion from Eureka Development Group, LLC regarding site plans and permits filed for parcel development on E. 12th Street (Rebecca Leonard, Lionheart Places and Joe Farias, Garza EMC) Presentation and discussion related to urban renewal district precedents and approaches, and discussion of the future vision of the URB (Anne Gatling Haynes, AEDC and Chair Escobar) DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS Discussion and possible action regarding Council action on the E. 11th and 12th Street Neighborhood Conservation Combining Districts (NCCDs), and the Urban Renewal Plan (URP) (Chair Escobar) Discussion and possible action regarding the extension of the agreement between the Urban Renewal Agency and the City of Austin concerning the implementation of the East 11th and 12th Streets Urban Renewal Plan which ends September 30, 2022 (Megan Santee, URB Counsel, and Trish Link, City Law) Discussion and possible action to approve an amendment extending the license agreement between the Urban Renewal Agency and Capitol View Arts Discussion and possible action regarding URB board member attendance of AEDC events related to Blocks 16 & 18 (HPD Staff) Discussion and …
URBAN RENEWAL BOARD MEETING MINUTES Monday, August 15, 2022 URBAN RENEWAL BOARD DRAFT MINUTES MONDAY, AUGUST 15, 2022 The URBAN RENEWAL BOARD convened on MONDAY, AUGUST 15, 2022, at 1000 E. 11TH STREET, ROOM 400A in Austin, Texas. Chair Escobar called the Urban Renewal Board meeting to order at 6:13p.m. Board Members in Attendance: Manuel Escobar (Chair), Darrell Pierce (Vice Chair), Amit Motwani, and Kobla Tetey Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: None Board Members Absent Commissioners Bradford, Skidmore and Watson PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Mitchell Oringer, Lee Sherman, Michele Hogan, Tracy Witte, and Susan Oringer addressed the board. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Urban Renewal Board’s July 11, 2022, meeting. The minutes from the meeting of July 11, 2022, were approved on Commissioner Pierce’s motion, Commissioner Motwani’s second on a 4-0 vote. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. Presentation of preliminary site and program analysis, and discussion related to the future development of Blocks 16 & 18 from Austin Economic Development Corporation (Anne Gatling Haynes, AEDC and consultants) Anne Gatling Haynes and consultants Jen Boss (Hayat Brown), and Ryan Losch (Page) gave the presentation. 1 URBAN RENEWAL BOARD MEETING MINUTES DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS Monday, August 15, 2022 Discussion and possible action regarding Council action on the E. 11th and 12th Street Neighborhood Conservation Combining Districts (NCCDs), and the Urban Renewal Plan (Lauren Hartnett, City Council Senior Executive Assistant). In Lauren Hartnett’s absence, Chair Escobar led the discussion. No action was taken. Discussion and possible action regarding the extension of the agreement between the Urban Renewal Agency and the City of Austin concerning the implementation of the East 11th and 12th Streets Urban Renewal Plan which ends September 30, 2022 (Megan Santee, URB Counsel, and Trish Link, City Law) Megan Santee led the discussion and indicated that a draft agreement would be ready for action at the September 19th meeting. No action was taken. Discussion on parcel development on E. 12th Street (Chair Escobar) Chair Escobar led the discussion. Discussion and possible action to approve an amendment extending the license agreement with Diverse Arts Cultural Works organization (Harold McMillan, Director of Diverse Arts) Megan Santee briefed the board regarding the allowed duration of the agreement, which is one year. On Commissioner Tetey’s motion, Commissioner Pierce’s second, a motion to authorize Chair Escobar to finalize an agreement with Diverse Arts Cultural Works was approved on a 4-0 vote. Discussion and possible …
Implementing inclusive and equitable public development services as a non-profit partner to the City of Austin September 19, 2022 Urban Renewal Board Urban District Precedents ▪ Urban Renewal Statute-Structure ▪ District Goals & Purposes ▪ District Structure Precedents ▪ Discussion Any consideration of district or neighborhood work starts with a broader discussion about purpose, activities, then governance and capacity/sustainability. The following presentation is meant to be a springboard for discussion, and is not a recommendation for future district structure. Austin EDC 2 Urban Renewal Statute ▪ Under Chapter 374, of the Texas Local Government Code, the City carries out Urban Renewal activities through an Urban Renewal Agency (URA). ▪ Created December 7, 1959 , 11 Modifications ▪ 6 urban renewal areas were created – 4 terminated Jan 1, 2005 ▪ Remaining plans: ▪ East 11th - 12th Streets ▪ University East Project - Non-active plan. ▪ Plan expires December 31, 2028, with an evaluation in December 2024 to determine if the Plan should remain in effect. ▪ Urban Renewal Statute and powers are a ‘tool’ in the toolbox for revitalization Austin EDC 3 Urban Renewal Statute The Urban Renewal Agency (URA) powers are defined in Chapter 374 of the Texas Local Government Code. ▪A municipality may exercise urban renewal project powers through a board or through municipal officers selected by the governing body of the municipality by resolution. The municipality may exercise those powers through an urban renewal agency created under this subchapter if the governing body by resolution determines that the creation of an urban renewal agency is in the public interest. An urban renewal agency created under this subchapter may exercise all the urban renewal project powers of the municipality. Austin EDC 4 Urban Renewal Statute The Urban Renewal Agency (URA) powers are defined in Chapter 374 of the Texas Local Government Code. State law authorizes the URA to: ▪ prepare property under its control for sale or transfer; ▪ conduct preliminary surveys to determine if undertaking an urban renewal project is feasible; ▪ conduct urban renewal projects described in an urban renewal plan; and ▪ develop, test, and report methods and techniques for the prevention of slums and urban blight and conduct demonstrations and other activities in connection with those methods and techniques, and apply for, accept, and use federal grants made for those purposes. Austin EDC 5 Urban Renewal Statute As defined in Chapter 374 of …
