M E M O R A N D U M Andrew Rivera, Planning and Zoning Department TO: FROM: DATE: January 29, 2021 SUBJECT: Street Right-of-Way Vacation Application for Chalmers Stephany Roy, Senior Property Agent, Land Management Development Services Department Avenue (F#10245-2002) Attached are the departmental comments and other information pertinent to the referenced right of way vacation. The owner, Housing Authority City of Austin (HACA) is asking for the vacation to further enhance their affordable housing project, provide a more continuous play area for the children, and increase pedestrian and bicycle connectivity in the neighborhood. HACA is tearing down the older buildings and increasing their unit count from 158 to 398. The proposed vacation tract is currently associated with an active site plan, # SP-2020-0004C. All affected departments and private utility franchise stakeholders have reviewed the request and recommend approval, subject to the conditions on the Master Comment Report. A Public Utility Easement (PUE) and Access Easement will be retained over the entirety of the ROW vacation area. Land Management is requesting that this item be submitted for placement on the February 9, 2021 Planning Commission Agenda for their consideration. The applicant and/or their representative will be at the meeting. Staff contact: Mashell Smith 512-914-4455 and Stephany Roy at 404-357-1814 or landmanagement@austintexas.gov Applicant: Meg Greenfield, Dunaway Associates 512-306-7240; mgreenfield@dunawayassociates.com Property Owner: Housing Authority of Austin (HACA) Stephany Roy, Senior Property Agent Land Management Development Services Department Attachment - Info Packet: Master Comment Report, Intro letter, Application, Survey, Location Map 1 of 28B-11 CITY OF AUSTIN - R.O.W. VACATION MASTER COMMENT REPORT As of: November 19, 2020 PROJECT NUMBER: 2020-084690 LM PROJECT NAME: 10245-2002 Chalmers Ave (Previously File No. 10245-2001) LOCATION: CHALMERS AVE, AUSTIN, TX Review Dept. LM AT&T (SWBT) Rejected Reviewer Phone Attempt Date Approved Date Comments: AT&T requires their facilities be relocated first before they can approve the vacation request. Lucy Cabading 512-974-9241 07/14/2020 "I can approve this after the AT&T facilities have been relocated, if I have a statement stating the vacation won't go into effect until after the facilities have been relocated." Approved With Conditions Lucy Cabading 512-974-9241 10/09/2020 10/09/2020 Comments: I accept the vacation of the ROW as long as we have a 10¿ easement in place to allow maintenance and placement of our facilities. & ENGRG DESIGN 817 W. North Loop Austin, TX 78756 737 255-4856 Thank you, David A. Williams LEAD OSP PLNG & …
M E M O R A N D U M Andrew Rivera, Planning and Zoning Department Stephany Roy, Senior Property Agent, Land Management Development Services Department TO: FROM: DATE: January 29, 2021 SUBJECT: Alley Right-of-Way Vacation Application for 2209 S. 1st Street (F#10350-2010) Attached are the departmental comments and other information pertinent to the referenced right of way vacation. The owner, RPC South First St, LLC is asking for the vacation to allow a mixed-use project, with live-work units and multifamily units. The proposed vacation tract is currently associated with an active site plan, # SP-2020-0351C.CP. All affected departments and private utility franchise stakeholders have reviewed the request and recommend approval, subject to the conditions on the Master Comment Report. A Public Utility Easement (PUE) and Drainage Easement will be retained over the entirety of the ROW vacation area. Land Management is requesting that this item be submitted for placement on the February 9, 2021 Planning Commission Agenda for their consideration. The applicant and/or their representative will be at the meeting. Staff contact: Mashell Smith 512-914-4455 and Stephany Roy at 404-357-1814 or landmanagement@austintexas.gov Applicant: James M. Schissler, Civilitude, LLC 512-761-6161; jim@civilitude.com Property Owner: RPC South First St, LLC Stephany Roy, Senior Property Agent Land Management Development Services Department Attachment - Info Packet: Master Comment Report, Intro letter, Application, Survey, Location Map B-12 CITY OF AUSTIN - R.O.W. VACATION MASTER COMMENT REPORT As of: November 23, 2020 PROJECT NUMBER: 2020-162621 LM PROJECT NAME: [10350-2010] 2209 S 1st Street LOCATION: 2209 S 1ST ST, AUSTIN, TX 78704 Review Dept. LM AT&T (SWBT) Approved Comments: LM ATD Review Approved Approved Thank you, Rikki Benevides she/her/hers MGR OSP PLNG & ENGRG DESIGN NETWORK ENGINEERING & OPERATIONS Austin-South M: 512.771.4961 Reviewer Phone Attempt Date Approved Date Lucy Cabading 11/16/2020 11/16/2020 Comments: After reviewing this request with the Director of the Austin Transportation Department, ATD approves of the alley right-of-way vacation. Ravi Dhamrat 512-974-1217 11/17/2020 11/17/2020 11/23/20 73002_f_lm_master_report Page 1 B-12 As of: November 23, 2020 PROJECT NUMBER: 2020-162621 LM PROJECT NAME: [10350-2010] 2209 S 1st Street LOCATION: 2209 S 1ST ST, AUSTIN, TX 78704 Review Dept. Reviewer Phone Attempt Date Approved Date LM Austin Resource Recovery Review Approved Michael Zavala (512) 974-1837 11/18/2020 11/18/2020 Comments: Do not see any issues with this vacation that would hinder any ARR services in this area. LM AW Infrastructure Management Approved With Conditions Eric Sermeno 512-972-0497 11/13/2020 11/13/2020 Comments: …
SUBDIVISION REVIEW SHEET LUC DATE: 2/9/2021 CASE NO.: C8J-2018-0091.2A SUBDIVISION NAME: Turners Crossing North Phase 2 AREA: 100.665 acres OWNER/APPLICANT: Meritage Homes of Texas, LLC (Matthew Scrivener) AGENT: Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. (Jacob Kondo) ADDRESS OF SUBDIVISION: Approx. FM 1327 at N Turnersville Road GRIDS: G-8 WATERSHED: Rinard Creek COUNTY: Travis LOT(S): 304 JURISDICTION: 2-Mile ETJ MUD: N/A EXISTING ZONING: N/A PROPOSED LAND USE: Single Family, Commercial, Drainage, Landscape, Park ADMINISTRATIVE WAIVERS: N/A VARIANCES: None SIDEWALKS: Sidewalks will be provided on all internal streets. DEPARTMENT COMMENTS: The request is for approval with conditions of Turners Crossing North Phase Two Subdivision consisting of 304 lots on 100.665 acres. Water and wastewater will be provided by the City of Austin. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: The staff recommends approval with conditions of this final plat. The attached report details the conditions and the plat will be back for final approval when conditions are clear. ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISSION ACTION: CASE MANAGER: Sarah Sumner Email address: sarah.sumner@traviscountytx.gov PHONE: 512-854-7687 1 1 of 10B-13 2 of 10B-13 3 of 10B-13 4 of 10B-13 5 of 10B-13 6 of 10B-13 7 of 10B-13 8 of 10B-13 9 of 10B-13 Turner’s Crossing North Phase 2 Location Map 10 of 10B-13
CITY OF AUSTIN – TRAVIS COUNTY – SINGLE SUBDIVISION OFFICE SUBDIVISION APPLICATION – MASTER COMMENT REPORT U1 512-854-7687 Turners Crossing North - Phase 2 13023 N TURNERSVILLE RD C8J-2018-0091.2A UPDATE: 00 Sarah Sumner PHONE #: CASE NUMBER: REVISION #: CASE MANAGER: PROJECT NAME: LOCATION: SUBMITTAL DATE: January 25, 2021 REPORT DUE DATE: February 8, 2021 FINAL REPORT DATE: February 3, 2021 STAFF REPORT: This report includes all staff comments received to date concerning your most recent subdivision application submittal. The comments may include requirements, recommendations, or information. The requirements in this report must be addressed by an updated submittal. The subdivision application will be approved when all requirements from each review discipline have been addressed. However, until this happens, your application is considered disapproved. Additional comments may be generated as a result of information or design changes provided in your update. If you have any questions, problems, concerns, or if you require additional information about this report, please do not hesitate to contact your case manager at the phone number listed above or by writing to the City of Austin, Development Services Department, P.O. Box 1088, Austin, Texas 78767. UPDATE DEADLINE (LDC 30-2-56; 30-2-82): It is the responsibility of the applicant or their agent to update this subdivision application. The final update to clear all comments must be submitted by the update deadline, which is March 15, 2021. Otherwise, the application will automatically be denied. If this date falls on a weekend or City of Austin holiday, the next City of Austin workday will be the deadline. UPDATE SUBMITTALS: An update submittal is required. Please submit 1.0 of the plans and 1.0 copies of a letter that address each comment for distribution to the following reviewers. Clearly label information or packets with the reviewer’s name that are intended for specific reviewers. No distribution is required for the Planner 1. Updates may be submitted between the hours of 8:30 am and 4:00 pm. Updates submitted after 3 pm may be processed on the following business day. Please note: if Austin Water rejects a plan on Update 2, a fee is due at or before resubmittal. Please contact Intake for the fee amount. REVIEWERS: Site Plan Plumbing : Cory Harmon Drainage Engineering : Kyle Virr Water Quality : Kyle Virr Electric Review - Andrea Katz - 512-322-6957 Comments cleared. 911 Addressing Review - Jorge Perdomo - 512-974-1620 AD 1 This plat review …
SUBDIVISION REVIEW SHEET LUC DATE: 2/9/2021 CASE NO.: C8J-2008-0176.01.8A SUBDIVISION NAME: Sun Chase South Section Eight AREA: 20.157 acres OWNER/APPLICANT: Qualico CR, LP (Vera Massaro) AGENT: Carlson Brigance & Doering, Inc. (Brian Kelling) ADDRESS OF SUBDIVISION: Sweet Mimosa Drive and Sparkling Light Drive GRIDS: R-11, R-12 WATERSHED: Dry Creek East COUNTY: Travis LOT(S): 91 JURISDICTION: Limited Purpose EXISTING ZONING: I-SF-4A MUD: Southeast Travis County MUD Number 1 PROPOSED LAND USE: Single Family, Sidewalk/Landscape ADMINISTRATIVE WAIVERS: Granted for cut and fill associated with water quality and detention facilities. VARIANCES: None SIDEWALKS: Sidewalks will be provided on all internal streets. DEPARTMENT COMMENTS: Requesting approval with conditions of Sun Chase South Section Eight Final Plat, consisting of 91 lots on 20.157 acres. Water and wastewater will be provided by the City of Austin. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: The staff recommends approval of this subdivision. This plan has outstanding conditions to be satisfied to meet all applicable County, State and City of Austin LDC requirements. ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISSION ACTION: CASE MANAGER: Sarah Sumner Email address: sarah.sumner@traviscountytx.gov PHONE: 512-854-7687 1 1 of 7B-14 2 of 7B-14 3 of 7B-14 4 of 7B-14 5 of 7B-14 6 of 7B-14 Sun Chase South Section 8 Location Map 7 of 7B-14
CITY OF AUSTIN – TRAVIS COUNTY – SINGLE SUBDIVISION OFFICE SUBDIVISION APPLICATION – MASTER COMMENT REPORT UPDATE: PHONE #: U0 512-854-7687 Sun Chase South Section 8 PEARCE LN C8J-2008-0176.01.8A 00 Sarah Sumner CASE NUMBER: REVISION #: CASE MANAGER: PROJECT NAME: LOCATION: SUBMITTAL DATE: January 11, 2021 REPORT DUE DATE: February 1, 2021 FINAL REPORT DATE: February 4, 2021(3 days have been added to the update deadline) STAFF REPORT: This report includes all staff comments received to date concerning your most recent subdivision application submittal. The comments may include requirements, recommendations, or information. The requirements in this report must be addressed by an updated submittal. The subdivision application will be approved when all requirements from each review discipline have been addressed. However, until this happens, your application is considered disapproved. Additional comments may be generated as a result of information or design changes provided in your update. If you have any questions, problems, concerns, or if you require additional information about this report, please do not hesitate to contact your case manager at the phone number listed above or by writing to the City of Austin, Development Services Department, P.O. Box 1088, Austin, Texas 78767. UPDATE DEADLINE (LDC 30-2-56; 30-2-82): It is the responsibility of the applicant or their agent to update this subdivision application. The final update to clear all comments must be submitted by the update deadline, which is April 15, 2021. Otherwise, the application will automatically be denied. If this date falls on a weekend or City of Austin holiday, the next City of Austin workday will be the deadline. UPDATE SUBMITTALS: A formal update submittal is required. You must make an appointment with the Intake Staff (974-2689) to submit the update. Please bring a copy of this report with you upon submittal to Intake. Please submit 4 copies of the plans and 4 copies of a letter that address each comment for distribution to the following reviewers. Clearly label information or packets with the reviewer’s name if intended for a specific reviewer. No distribution is required for the Planner 1. Updates may be submitted between the hours of 8:30 am and 4:00 pm. Updates submitted after 3 pm may be processed on the following business day. Please note: if Austin Water rejects a plan on Update 2, a fee is due at or before resubmittal. Please contact Intake for the fee amount. REVIEWERS: Planner 1: Elsa Garza …
February 2, 2021 Pio.Renteria@austintexas.gov Case Number SP-2019-0600C District-2. Scott Grantham Scott.Grantham@austintexas.gov South Congress Combined Neighborhood Plan Contact Team – SCCNPCT Notice of Public Hearing Site Plan Appeal for 4802 South Congress Avenue DATE: TO: CC: FROM: Re: SCCNPCT - Requesting Postponement Planning Commission February 09, 2021 Re: Applicant: Mike McHome Parks Department: Scott Grantham Scott.Grantham@austintexas.gov . Dear Scott Grantham, We, the SCCNPCT are requesting postponement February 9, 2021 Planning Commission for Case Number SP-2019- 0600C 4802 South Congress Avenue to March 9, 2021 Planning Commission. We the SCCNPCT will need time to communicate with the applicant Mike McHone for this Notice of Public Hearing Site Plan Appeal. We will consult with Scott Grantham from the Parks Department and the applicant as to the intent and specifics of this appeal for 4802 South Congress Avenue. Thank you, Mario Cantu, Keena Miller & SCCNPCT. Grantham, Scott From: Sent: To: Subject: kevin mackie <> Thursday, February 4, 2021 1:11 AM Grantham, Scott case # SP-2019-0600C *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** Hello Scott Grantham - I object to the exemption for case # SP-2019-0600C - Kevin Mackie (Mockingbird Lane) CAUTION: This email was received at the City of Austin, from an EXTERNAL source. Please use caution when clicking links or opening attachments. If you believe this to be a malicious and/or phishing email, please forward this email to cybersecurity@austintexas.gov. 1 Grantham, Scott From: Sent: To: Subject: Elizabeth Birns <> Wednesday, February 3, 2021 9:30 PM Grantham, Scott NO to the exemption for SP-2019-0600C *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** Scott As a resident on Hedgewood Drive, near Williamson Creek AND 4802 S. Congress, I wanted to let you know that I am very much opposed to the exemption for case # SP-2019-0600C. If you allow the park land access exemption in this case, you will be setting a horrible precedent. Allowing this exemption tells all future developers that they can promise whatever they need to in order to get approval for a permit to build. And they know that they won’t be held accountable and will only have to pay a fine to essentially do whatever they wanted to do in the first place. This is simply not acceptable, so please vote NO! on this exemption. Thank you for your time. Sincerely, Elizabeth Burns Sent from my iPhone CAUTION: This email was received at the City of Austin, from an EXTERNAL …
APPEAL TO PLANNING COMMISISON PARKLAND REQUIREMENT REVIEW SHEET 3 CS-MU-CO-NP 4802 South Congress Avenue South Congress Combined (West Congress Neighborhood) Parks Board: January 26, 2021 Planning Commission: February 9, 2021 Mike McHone Rivera Engineering (Michael Rivera) 4802 LLC (Mitch Ely) CASE NUMBER: SP-2019-0600C CASE NAME: Wilder DISTRICT: ADDRESS: ZONING: APPELLANT: APPLICANT: OWNER: NEIGHBOR- -HOOD PLAN: PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD ACTION: January 26, 2021: Board Member Mason-Murphy made a motion to recommend to the Planning Commission to deny the applicant's request to pay fee in lieu of land dedication for 4802 S. Congress (SP-2019-0600C) and uphold staff’s recommendation for the dedication of parkland; Board Morgan seconded the motion. The motion passed on a vote of 9-1 with Board Member Luca voting nay and Vice Chair Farasat absent. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: To be heard on February 9, 2021 PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT: The applicant is proposing to construct 125 multifamily units in a multi-story building with an underground multi-level parking garage, driveway to South Congress Avenue, on-site storm water quality and detention pond, and site utilities. APPEAL REQUEST: The Appellant filed an appeal of the Parks and Recreation Department (PARD) decision to require land for this site plan, and requested to pay fee in lieu. This action is described in Land Development Code 25-1-605 (F); the appeal is to the Planning Commission, who will make the final decision. The case has already been heard by Park and Recreation Board, and a recommendation made (see above). 1 of 31B-15 SP-2019-0600C Wilder SUMMARY STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends upholding PARD’s original requirement to dedicate land as part of this site plan; and denial of the applicant’s request to pay fee in lieu. The criteria for the decision of whether to require land vs. fee in lieu are listed in 25-1-605. (B). In determining whether to require dedication of land under Section 25-1-602 (Dedication of Parkland) or allow payment of a fee in-lieu of dedication under this section, the director shall consider whether the subdivision or site plan: 2 (1) is located within the Deficient Park Area Map; (2) is adjacent to existing parkland; (3) has sufficient acreage to meet the standards for dedicated parkland under the Parkland (4) is needed to address a critical need for parkland or to remedy a deficiency identified Dedication Operating Procedures; by the Deficient Park Area Map; or (5) would provide increased connectivity with existing or planned parks or recreational amenities. These …
Austin Strategic Housing Blueprint Scorecard with HousingWorks Austin Agenda Blueprint Overview Goals Progress Insights Information Other Progress Blueprint Overview Blueprint Overview - Timeline 2018 2017 2019 • $250M Affordable •Austin Strategic •Bond, Blueprint & Housing General Obligation Bond Passes • Strategic Direction 2023 Housing Blueprint Adopted SD23 Implementation Adopted by Council 2020 • '18 & '19 Blueprint Scorecard • $300M Project Connect Anti- Displacement 4 Blueprint Overview – Document Purpose Establish Timeframe Outline Goals Build Partnerships Identify Resources Unify Strategy Align Plans 5 Blueprint Overview - Community Values Prevent Households from Being Priced Out of Austin Foster Equitable, Integrated and Diverse Communities Invest in Housing for Those Most in Need Create New and Affordable Housing Choices for All Austinites in All Parts of Austin Help Austinites Reduce their Household Costs 6 Blueprint Overview – Displacement Prevention People’s Plan 7 Goals Goals Goal 1 Goal 2 Goal 3 Goal 4 Goal 5 Goal 6 Goal 7 Distribute Across All 10 Districts 30% MFI and less 20K housing units 31 - 60% MFI 25K housing units 61 - 80% MFI 15K housing units 81 - 120% MFI 25K housing units 121% MFI and above 50K housing units Count & Track Housing by District 75% w/in 0.5mi of Imagine Austin Centers and Corridors 25% near High Opportunity Areas Preserve 10K affordable units over 10 years Create 1,000 Permanent Supportive Housing (PSH) / Continuum of Care (CoC) Units over 10 years 9 Progress 2019| Progress – Goal 1 – Affordable Units by District Information is for the 2019 calendar year reporting period. 11 2018 + 2019 Progress – Goal 2 & 3 = 135,000 Units in 10 Years Information is for the 2019 calendar year reporting period – chart includes both 2018 and 2019 progress. 12 2019| Progress – Goal 2 Only = Units at or below 80% MFI Information is for the 2019 calendar year reporting period. 13 2019| Progress – Goal 3 Only = Units above 81% MFI Information is for the 2019 calendar year reporting period. 14 2019| Progress – Goal 4 = Housing Units by District Data on the affordability of all housing units in Austin is not available annually. The City of Austin will have information responsive to this goal in 2023 when it conducts its next Comprehensive Housing Marketing Analysis, which is completed every five years and includes a comprehensive analysis of …
Community Services Block Grant Programmatic/Financial Report February 9, 2021 The Community Services Block Grant funds the delivery of services to low income Texas residents in all 254 counties. These funds support a variety of direct services in addition to helping maintain the core administrative elements of community action agencies. For the City of Austin, the grant provides funding for the delivery of basic needs, case management, preventive health and employment support services through the City’s six (6) Neighborhood Centers and the three (3) Outreach Sites. ◼ Basic Needs (food, clothing, information and referral, notary services, transportation, car safety education and car seats, tax preparation, Blue Santa applications, fans, Thanksgiving food baskets and other seasonal activities); ◼ Preventive Health (screenings for blood pressure, blood sugar including a1C, and cholesterol; pregnancy testing; health promotion presentations, coordination and participation in health fairs, immunizations, coordination of wellness activities, linkages to medical home providers and diabetes case management); ◼ Case Management (individual/family support counseling, advocacy, self-sufficiency case management, crisis intervention, linkages with employers, educational opportunities and training, and working with individuals on quality of life issues); ◼ Employment Support (intake, assessment and goal setting, job readiness training, job placement assistance, and job retention services) Expenditures Categories 2020 Contract Budget % of Total Cumulative Expenditures as of 12/31/20 Personnel Fringe Benefits Other Total $693,764.20 $394,116.34 $14,225.46 $1,102,106 $682,677.81 $319,513.38 $5,357 $1,007,548.19 98.4% 81.1% 38% 91.4% 1 SRV 3O 4 4E 4E 5 5B 5D 4C 4C 4I 5A 5JJ 7A 7B 7D 7N Austin Public Health Report on PY19 Community Action Plan Transition Out of Poverty Goal Goal Achieved TOP Individuals who transitioned out of poverty 43 25 Success Rate% 58% MISSION: To prevent disease, promote health, and protect the well-being of our community. TOP 5 NEEDS: Housing; Health; Employment; Basic Needs; Education Report Date December 2020 FNPI Outcome Description Target #Enrolled #Achieved Success Rate % #Enrolled #Achieved Success Rate % 79% Housing Households who avoided eviction Households who avoided eviction (CARES ACT) Health and Social/Behavioral Development Individuals who demonstrated improved physical health and well being Individuals who improved skills related to the adult role of parents/caregivers Service Description Tax Preparation Programs Rent Payments Rent Payments (Cares Act) Utility Payments Immunizations Food Distribution Case Management Eligibility Determinations Transportation Emergency Clothing 500 1200 15 50 915 264 103 7 Number Served 339 915 264 291 370 25,725 1,726 54 78 87 1,607 915 264 81 5 3A.1 …
NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICES UNIT: 2020 FOOD ASSISTANCE DEMOGRAPHICS 2020 FOOD ASSISTANCE BY THE NUMBERS • Number of households assisted with food: 3,409 • Average number of household members: 3.19 • Total number of food assistances provided: 5,334 • Total food deliveries (March-July): 1,251 RACE AND ETHNICITY Race & Ethnicity 1% 1% 2% 48% 36% 12% Asian Black or African American Caucasian Hispanic Middle Eastern Other *Based on demographic data for food pantry services and HOPE clients ASSISTANCES BY ZIP ZIP Codes 700 600 500 400 300 200 100 0 78753 78741 78744 78758 78702 78723 78752 Series 1 FOOD ASSISTANCES BY ZIP CODE ZIP Codes 350 300 250 200 150 100 50 0 78753 78741 78744 78758 78702 78723 78752 Deliveries Pantry Services + HOPE Mass Distributions
Program: Plus 1 – Austin Energy Program start date FY2006; COVID relief funds added 4/9/2020 Target Recipient Populations COA Utilities residential customers experiencing temporary financial difficulty Funding Source(s) Community Benefit Charge (CBC), Operational Reserve Funds, Donations Total Funding Amount Total Funding Expended to date FY20 - $2.3M + $10M COVID relief FY21 - $2.3M + ~$4.6M carryover FY20 - $7.4M FY21 - $4.5M through Jan 31 Expiration on Funding (if applicable) FY21 Self-Assessment of Performance (Grade A-D) A Additional Notes Data from 4/10/2020-11/30/2020
Affordable Housing + Transit Map Series These maps show how Austin’s affordable housing relates to the future public transit expansion. Link: https://arcg.is/1bXTqG0
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION (CDC) January 12, 2021 – 5:30pm - 9:30pm DRAFT MINUTES Members Absent: Michael Tolliver City of Austin Staff in Attendance: Erica Leak (Housing and Planning) Jesse Gutierrez (Housing and Planning) Lisa Rodriguez (Housing and Planning) Angel Zambrano (Austin Public Health) Mandy DeMayo (Housing and Planning) Zachary Stern (Housing and Planning) Letitia Brown (Housing and Planning) ATTENDANCE: Members in Attendance: Amit Motwani (Chair) Karen Paup (Vice Chair) Bertha Delgado Joe Deshotel Fisayo Fadelu Kendra Garrett Tandera Louie Madra Mays Alberto Mejia Shavone Otero Heidi Sloan Julia Woods Raymond Young Please visit https://austintexas.gov/cdc for more information about the Community Development Commission. Purpose: The purpose of the board is to advise the Council in the development and implementation of programs designed to serve the poor and the community at large with an emphasis on federally funded programs. CALL TO ORDER: DRAFT MINUTES Chair Motwani called the meeting to order at 5:35pm with 11 members present. Commissioner Sloan joined at 5:45pm; Commissioner Delgado joined at 5:48pm. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 10 speakers signed up by noon the day prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. Speakers signed up to address specific items on the agenda may also be called upon to speak at this time. No speakers signed up. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Discussion and possible action on the December 4, 2020, Community Development Commission meeting minutes. Following a motion to approve by Commissioner Mejia, seconded by Commissioner Deshotel, the December 4, 2020, minutes were approved unanimously. Commissioner Louie abstained due to her excused absence at the December meeting. 2. COMMUNITY SERVICES BLOCK GRANT (CSBG) a) Briefing and discussion on the Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) (Angel Zambrano, Manager, Neighborhood Services Unit, Austin Public Health) Angel Zambrano presented. b) Briefing regarding demographics of population served by APH through CARES and CSBG (Angel Zambrano, Manager, Neighborhood Services Unit, Austin Public Health) Angel Zambrano presented. 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 by calling 512-974-1606 at least 2 days prior to the meeting date. TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on …
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PROJECT CONNECT: COMMUNITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE 11 1 Background • City Council, Capital Metro Board created framework for the “Project Connect Community Advisory Committee” • The committee will advise the City and ATP on $300M anti- displacement investments, equity assessment tool, equity key performance indicators, and Equitable TOD study • Recommendations by the Advisory Committee must be heard by either the City, Capital Metro, or Austin Transit Partnership 2 Membership Considerations • 11 community members • 6 community members appointed by an open application process • 5 community members appointed from within existing City and Capital Metro Boards and Commissions • Members must be a resident of Austin or the Capital Metro Service area and they cannot cannot have a contract for property, goods or services with the City, Capital Metro or Austin Transit Partnership • Membership term is 2 years, with anticipated monthly meetings 3 6 Open-Application Seats • Council and Board want a diverse group of participants from a wide array of topic areas, and representing many different communities and demographics in Austin • Residents do not have to have transportation/mobility-related experience • Application open to the public through February 28 • Nominating Committee will review applications and make a recommendation to the full Council and Board for consideration 4 Timeline • Public application for 6 seats open through February 28 • Appointments from the three City of Austin Boards and Commissions, and two Capital Metro Committees has begun already and is ongoing • Nominating Committee reviews applications and conducts interviews, if needed, between March 1 - 19 • Nominating committee makes recommendation to Council and Board for appointment by March 22 • March 25 City Council Meeting • March 29 Capital Metro Board Meeting • This timeline allows the first meeting of the committee to occur in April 2021 5 Additional Information • Webpage: ProjectConnect.com/Get-Involved • Please share! • Questions? 6
February 9, 2021 Planning Commission Speaker List Applicant - Leah Bojo B1 For Justin Morgan Opposed Gina Rogers Mario Cantu Applicant Michael Whellan B2/ B3 For Dick Hall Opposed David Boyle 917-349-2917 Ezra Brown Thomas Barker Antony McGregor Day Applicant Amanda Surman B-4 B-6 Applicant - Renaldo Hernandez Applicant Phillip Crisara Applicant - David Anderson Jim Schissler For William Sayers Applicant Mike Mchone B-11 B-12 B-15 For Michael Rivera Opposed Marion Cantu Gwen Jewiss Paul Mullen Steve Prather Nicole Joslin Shavonne Otero Marla Torrado Mary Olmstead
Planning Commission Q & A Report Question Commissioner Shaw / Staff Response B1- 6311 South 1st Street Is development already under construction-appears so based on photos? If so, is it already designed for VMU? RESPONSE: The subject property is undeveloped and the photos shown below are from another site in the South Congress neighborhood planning area. How can City address safety concerns raised by the neighbors? RESPONSE: The safety concerns will be reviewed by Staff as part of the site plan and construction applications. Did applicant agree to NPCT conditions? 1. Designated on-site pet area. RESPONSE: This is a private Restrictive Covenant item between the Applicant and the Staff, and cannot be placed in a zoning ordinance. 2. Following prohibited land uses: RESPONSE: Yes, the Applicant is agreeable to prohibiting the following uses. Please note that adult-oriented businesses is not a permitted use in the GR zoning district and therefore, cannot be listed as a prohibited use. Also, the Staff does not recommend prohibiting telecommunications tower due to the extensive siting restrictions already in Code. • Adult-oriented businesses • Alternative financial services (this includes payday loans) • Bail bonds services • Outdoor entertainment • Outdoor Sports and Recreation • Hotel-Motel • Service Station • Pawn Shop Services • Telecommunication Tower (PC) B2/B3 - 4908 Lott Avenue, 5000-5106 Lightfield Lane, & 1160-1166 Mason Avenue Is there opposition to this item? Response: Yes B4 - 35 West 6th Street, Shoal Creek Watershed; Downtown Austin Plan Why was the RC required in the first place? Did applicant get to waive certain regulatory requirements by providing the green roof and rainwater collection? Response Staff: When the applicant proposed to rezone the property from DMU to DMU-CURE in (Case # C14- 2009-0151 in November 2009), the City negotiated “community benefits” in conjunction with the modification of building height from the DMU maximum of 120’ to DMU-CURE height of 350’. The Design Commission outlined several benefits related to project design including building a green roof (please refer to attached memo). See, Exhibit Staff Response B-4 – Design Commission Memo B11 - Street Right-of-Way Vacation Application for Chalmers Avenue Has applicant agreed to all the conditions for approval from various City departments (e.g; Austin Water)? Applicant Response: Yes, we will comply with all conditions. As with AE, they all just wanted to be covered by an easement, which the City will retain, and be paid for any …
