ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET CASE: C14-2024-0022 ZONING FROM: SF-3 DISTRICT: 5 ZONING TO: SF-6 (42,950 sq. ft.) ADDRESS: 2700 and 2702 Del Curto Road SITE AREA: 0.986 acres PROPERTY OWNER: Mile Earney AGENT: Land Answers, Inc. (Tamara Mitchell) CASE MANAGER: Cynthia Hadri 512-974-7620, Cynthia.hadri@austintexas.gov STAFF RECOMMENDATION: The staff recommendation is to grant townhouse and condominium residence (SF-6) district. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: June 11, 2024: May 14, 2024: APPROVED THE APPLICANT’S REQUEST FOR A POSTPONEMENT TO JUNE 11, 2024. [A. AZHAR; A. HAYNES-2ND] (9-0) P. HOWARD, R. JOHNSON, J. MUSHTALER, AND A. WOODS - ABSENT CITY COUNCIL ACTION: ORDINANCE NUMBER: ISSUES: N/A CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: The property in question is 0.986 acres, is developed with two (2) residential units and is on the west side of Del Curto Road. The adjacent properties on the north and south are developed with single family homes and townhome residences (SF-3, SF-5-CO & SF-6-CO). To the west, across Del Curto Road, there are single family residences (SF-3). The properties to the west have a restaurant (Matt’s El Rancho), a church and some warehouses. Please refer to Exhibit A (Zoning Map) and Exhibit B (Aerial Exhibit). The parcel is located in the suspended South Lamar neighborhood plan and will not require a future land use map amendment. The site is developed with two residential units and the C14-2024-0022 2 rezoning will allow the applicant to construct approximately seven (7) homes on the parcel, per the attached summary letter (Exhibit C – Applicant’s Summary Letter). Per the comprehensive plan review comments this site meets five (5) of the Imagine Austin Decision Guidelines. The property is 0.10 miles from Lamar Boulevard Activity Corridor, is within 0.5 miles of goods and services, has sidewalks on Del Curto, and expands the number of housing units that suit a variety of households, incomes, and lifestyle needs of a diverse population. BASIS OF RECOMMENDATION: 1. The proposed zoning should be consistent with the purpose statement of the district sought. The townhouse and condominium residence district is intended as an area for moderate density single family, duplex, two family, townhouse, and condominium use, without the spacing and locational requirements for townhouses and condominiums that apply in SF-5. This district is appropriate for areas in which unusually large lots predominate with access to other than minor residential streets, and in selected areas where a transition from singlefamily to multifamily use is appropriate. …
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET TO: CS-MU-V-CO-DB90-NP DISTRICT: 3 CASE: C14-2024-0039 – 3020 E Cesar Chavez ADDRESS: 3020 East Cesar Chavez ZONING FROM: CS-MU-V-CO-NP SITE AREA: 2.345 acres PROPERTY OWNER: Eastside Partners, LLC (James Eustace) AGENT: Drenner Group, PC (Leah Bojo) CASE MANAGER: Marcelle Boudreaux (512-974-8094, marcelle.boudreaux@austintexas.gov) STAFF RECOMMENDATION: The Staff recommendation is to grant general commercial services – mixed use - vertical mixed use building – conditional overlay - density bonus 90 - neighborhood plan (CS-MU-V-CO-DB90-NP) combining district zoning. The Conditional Overlay: 1) Prohibits the following uses: Adult oriented businesses, Automotive rentals, Automotive repair services Automotive sales, Automotive washing (of any type), Campground, Convenience storage, Equipment repair services, Equipment sales, Kennels, Laundry services, Pawn shop services, Residential treatment, Vehicle storage; and 2) Establishes the following uses as Conditional: Commercial off-street parking, Custom manufacturing, Drive-in service as an accessory to commercial uses, Limited warehousing and distribution, Service station, Transportation terminal PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: CITY COUNCIL ACTION: ORDINANCE NUMBER: Case number C14-2024-0039 Page 2 ISSUES: In December 2023, Ordinance No. 20220609-080, Ordinance No. 20221201-056 and Ordinance No. 20221201-055 were invalidated. On March 11, 2024, Ordinance No. 20240229-073, was enacted to create the “DB90” combining district, which amended City Code Title 25 (Land Development) to create a new zoning district for a density bonus program that grants 30 feet in height above the base zoning district, to a maximum of 90 feet, and modifies site development regulations including compatibility standards. Subsequently, the applicant submitted this new rezoning application to request the -DB90 combining district. The conditions establishing conditional and prohibited uses in the Conditional Overlay for case number C14-2021-0190 are continued to be recommended in this new rezoning. Planning Commission Previous Action September 27, 2022: To Grant CS-MU-V-CO-NP combining district zoning as staff recommended. [ANDERSON; HEMPEL – 2ND] (7-1) LLANES-PULIDO – NAY, COX – ABSTAIN. March 8, 2022: To Grant Indefinite Postponement, as requested by Applicant. [SCHNEIDER; AZHAR – 2ND] (10-0) MUSHTALER – OFF DAIS, THOMPSON AND SHIEH – ABSENT ONE VACANCY ON THE DAIS. February 22, 2022: To Grant Postponement to March 8, 2022, as requested by Staff. [AZHAR; SHIEH – 2ND] (13-0) City Council Previous Action October 27, 2022: Approved CS-MU-V-CO-NP combining district zoning as Planning Commission recommended. VOTE: 11-0. Prior Rezoning Case C14-2021-0190 Ordinance No. 20221027-057 approved October 27, 2022 CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: The subject property is located on the north side of Cesar Chavez Street, between Linden …
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET CASE: C14-2023-0139 DISTRICT: 3 ZONING FROM: MF-6-CO-NP ZONING TO: MF-6-NP ADDRESS: 2302 Durwood St and 2324 Wilson St SITE AREA: 4.95 acres (215, 622 sq. ft.) PROPERTY OWNER: 2018 Austin OCV, LLC (Rene Campos) AGENT: Armbrust & Brown, PLLC (Michael Gaudini) CASE MANAGER: Cynthia Hadri 512-974-7620, Cynthia.hadri@austintexas.gov STAFF RECOMMENDATION: The staff recommendation is to grant multifamily residence (highest density) - neighborhood plan (MF-6-NP) combined district zoning. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: June: 11, 2024: May 28, 2024: APPROVED THE APPLICANTS REQUEST FOR A POSTPONEMENT TO JUNE 11, 2024. [F. MAXWELL; A. WOODS-2ND] (10-0) P. HOWARD AND A. PHILLIPS – ABSENT, G.COX – ARRIVED LATE April 9, 2024: APPROVED THE APPLICANTS REQUEST FOR A POSTPONEMENT TO MAY 28, 2024. [A. AZHAR; F. MAXWELL-2ND] (12-0) ONE VACANCY ON THE DIAS February 13, 2024: APPROVED THE NEIGHBORHOODS REQUEST FOR A POSTPONEMENT TO APRIL 9, 2024. [A. AZHAR; F. MAXWELL-2ND] (12-0) ONE VACANCY ON THE DIAS CITY COUNCIL ACTION: ORDINANCE NUMBER: ISSUES: There are no issues at this time. CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: The property in question is 4.95 acres, developed with multiple multifamily residential buildings, has access to Durwood street (level 1), and is currently zoned multifamily residence (highest density)-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (MF-6-CO-NP). The C14-2023-0139 2 property has guidance services and single family residences (MF-3-NP and SF-3-NP) to the north, commercial offices, restaurants, and single family residences (GR-CO-NP, LO-CO- NP, and SF-3-NP) to the south, multifamily residences and single family residences (MF-3- NP and SF-3-NP) to the east, offices, retail and commercial mixed use (CS-MU-V-CO-NP and CS-V-CO-NP) to the west. Please refer to Exhibits A (Zoning Map) and B (Aerial View). Staff is recommending multifamily residence (highest density) - neighborhood plan (MF-6- NP) combined district zoning for the second phase of Oak Creek Village. The applicant is looking to remove the conditional overlay (CO) that is on the first phase which restricts the height to 60 feet and limits the unit count to 486 units. The applicant is requesting 90 feet in height, no limit in density, and 80% for impervious cover. The first phase was for new income-restricted affordable housing, which was fulfilled. The second phase of the development is for market rate family housing. Per the comprehensive plan review comments this site meets seven (7) of the Imagine Austin Decision Guidelines. The site is located within 0.13 miles of the South 1st Street Activity Corridor, adjoins a public …
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET CASE: C14-2024-0110– 1230 East 38th ½ Street DISTRICT: 9 ADDRESS: 1230 East 38th ½ Street, 1400 East 38th ½ Street, 1402 East 38th ½ Street, and 1406 East 38th ½ Street ZONING FROM: CS-MU-V-CO-NP TO: CS-MU-V- CO- DB90-NP SITE AREA: approximately 4.4369 acres (approximately 193,271 square feet) PROPERTY OWNER: 38th Half St Holding LLC, 1230 E. 38th Half St Holding 2 LLC, Cherrywood Austin LLC, 706 W 34th LLC, Nasteb Keystone Family LTD AGENT: Drenner Group, P.C., (Amanda Swor) CASE MANAGER: Jonathan Tomko (512-974-1057, jonathan.tomko@austintexas.gov) STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends granting the change in condition of zoning to amend the conditional overlay by removing the height restriction maximum of forty (40) feet for the subject tract and to grant general commercial services–vertical mixed use building-conditional overlay–density bonus 90-neighborhood plan (CS-V-CO-DB90-NP) combining district zoning. See of recommendation section below for additional information. the basis PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: May 28, 2024: Planning Commission postponement to June 11, 2024. June 11, 2024: Case is scheduled to be heard by Planning Commission CITY COUNCIL ACTION: TBD ORDINANCE NUMBER: N/A ISSUES: In December 2023, Ordinance No. 20220609-080, Ordinance No. 20221201-056 and Ordinance No. 20221201-055 were invalidated. On March 11, 2024, Ordinance No. 20240229-073, was enacted to create the “DB90” combining district, which amended City Code Title 25 (Land Development) to create a new zoning district for a density bonus program that grants 30 feet in height above the base zoning district, to a maximum of 90 feet, and modifies site development regulations including compatibility standards. Subsequently, the applicant amended their original application to request the -DB90 combining district. Planning Commission Previous Action January 23, 2024: Applicant and neighborhood postponement to February 27, 2024. February 27, 2024: Applicant postponement to March 12, 2024. March 12, 2024: Applicant request for Indefinite Postponement. City Council Previous Action None C14-2023-0110 Page 2 CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: The subject tract includes a number of uses, Alma Cherrywood Apartment Complex (formerly known as Delwood Station Apartments); Westbank Dry Cleaning Warehouse; Cherrywood Coffeehouse; Monarch Food Mart, and GC Cleaners and Laundry. To the north (across the railroad tracks) are several duplexes that are part of what is known as “Duplex Nation,” a large collection of duplexes built in the late 1940s. To the east (across the railroad tracks) is Maplewood Elementary and several duplexes built in the late 1940s. To the west is Delwood Marketplace, a large shopping …
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET CASE: C14-2024-0074 (2209 Donley Drive) ADDRESS: 2209 Donley Drive ZONING FROM: NBG-WMU-NP TO: NBG-TOD(Gateway Zone)-NP SITE AREA: 2.899 acres DISTRICT: 4 PROPERTY OWNER: Marquardt Family LP (David Marquardt) AGENT: Drenner Group PC (Amanda Swor) CASE MANAGER: Sherri Sirwaitis (512-974-3057, sherri.sirwaitis@austintexas.gov) STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends NBG-TOD(Gateway)-NP, North Burnet/Gateway-Transit Oriented Development-Gateway Zone-Neighborhood Plan, district zoning. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: June 11, 2024 CITY COUNCIL ACTION: ORDINANCE NUMBER: C14-2024-0074 ISSUES: N/A CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: 2 The property in question is a 2.9 acre lot that is developed with a 25,664 square foot office/warehouse multi-tenant small bay building (Texas Cool Roofing & Waterproofing, Blue Sky Scrubs, LLC, Nova Tuff Coatings). To the east, there is another office/warehouse (Metric Center), a surface parking area and a three-story office building (Innovation Park) that were recently rezoned to NBG-TOD(Gateway Zone)-NP. The lot to the west is zoned NBG-WMU-NP and is developed with a one-story office/warehouse structure. To the north, across Donely Drive, there are lots that are zoned NBG-TOD-NP and NBG-NMU-NP and are developed with one-story offices. To the south, there are one-story industrial warehouses (Denton Center) that are zoned NBG-CI-NP. The site under consideration is within the North Burnet Gateway Neighborhood Planning area and is zoned NBG-WMU-NP, North Burnet Gateway-Warehouse Mixed Use- Neighborhood Plan Combining District. This lot is located on Donely Drive, a level 2/collector roadway, to the east of Missouri Pacific Railroad. The applicant is requesting to rezone the property from NBG-NP (WMU Subdistrict) to NBG-NP (TOD-Gateway Zone Subdistrict) to allow for the development of a residential project with associated ground floor uses. (please see Applicant’s Request Letter-Exhibit C). The TOD subdistrict allows a FAR of 12:1 and a maximum building height of up to 491 feet, with development bonuses (please see the revised North Burnet Gateway - TOD subdistrict General Site Development Standards-Exhibit D). With the development of the Q2 stadium on the former McKalla tract to the west, there has been a transition in the zoning of the properties in this area within the North Burnet Gateway Neighborhood Plan (please see the Area Case Histories table below). Gateway zones are connected to the designated Transit Corridors and allow for greater height and density in close proximity to rail stations, such as the new McKalla Rail Station, which opened on February 24, 2024 to coincide with the kick-off of the fourth season for Austin FC. Therefore, the staff …
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET CASE: C14-2024-0056 (8557 Research Blvd – Moon) DISTRICT: 4 ADDRESS: 8557 Research Boulevard ZONING FROM: GR-NP TO: CS-1-NP SITE AREA: 5,000 sq. ft. PROPERTY OWNER: Town North Holdings, LLC (Munkyong Bae) APPLICANT/AGENT: Land Answers, Inc. (Tamara Mitchell) CASE MANAGER: Sherri Sirwaitis (512-974-3057, sherri.sirwaitis@austintexas.gov) STAFF RECOMMEDATION: Staff recommends CS-1-NP, Commercial-Liquor Sales-Neighborhood Plan District, zoning. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: June 11, 2024 CITY COUNCIL ACTION: ORDINANCE NUMBER: C14-2024-0056 ISSUES: N/A CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: 2 The property in question is a 5,000 sq. ft. suite that is currently used as a karaoke lounge within an existing shopping center (Town North) located at the northeast intersection of Research Boulevard/U.S. Highway 183 and Fairfield Drive. There is GR-NP zoning surrounding the site to the north, south, east and west and a pad site of CS-1-CO-NP zoning (Mister Tramps Sports Bar) to the north within this retail center. The applicant is requesting CS-1-NP zoning to allow for a cocktail lounge use at this location. The staff recommends the CS-1-NP zoning as the property meets the intent of the Commercial Liquor Sales base district. The site under consideration fronts on and takes access to the Research Boulevard Service Road, which is a Level 4/Major Arterial Roadway. There is Capital Metro bus service (Route 481) along the frontage road and a bus stop within 0.10 miles along Research Boulevard. The proposed rezoning will be compatible with surrounding land uses and zoning patterns because there are commercial, retail and restaurant uses to the north, south and east of the site. This property is located with the North Austin Civic Association Neighborhood Planning Area. The requested zoning is consistent with the Commercial land use designation on the Future Land Use Map (FLUM) for this tract of land. The CS-1-NP district would permit the applicant to utilize an existing retail suite to allow for a new commercial uses to provide additional services in this area of the city. The applicant agrees with the staff’s recommendation. BASIS OF RECOMMENDATION: 1. The proposed zoning should be consistent with the purpose statement of the district sought. Commercial-liquor sales (CS-1) district is the designation for a commercial or industrial use of a service nature that has operating characteristics or traffic service requirements that are incompatible with residential environments. Liquor sales is one of the permitted uses in a CS-1 district. Neighborhood Plan district denotes a tract located within the boundaries …
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET DISTRICT: 3 CASE: C14-2023-0135 – 1500 & 1600 Royal Crest ZONING FROM: East Riverside Corridor (ERC-Urban Residential Subdistrict) ZONING TO: East Riverside Corridor (ERC-Corridor Mixed Use Subdistrict), and to amend Figure 1-8 (East Riverside Corridor Development Bonus Height Map), to increase the maximum building height up to 160 feet through participation in a density bonus program ADDRESS: 1500 and 1600 Royal Crest Drive SITE AREA: 10.06 acres OWNER / APPLICANT: 1500 Royal Crest LP (Anthony Clarke) AGENT: Drenner Group, PC (Amanda Swor) CASE MANAGER: Nancy Estrada (512-974-7617, nancy.estrada@austintexas.gov) STAFF RECOMMENDATION: The Staff recommendation is to grant East Riverside Corridor – Corridor Mixed Use Subdistrict (ERC-CMU) district zoning, and to amend Figure 1-8 (East Riverside Corridor Development Bonus Height Map), to increase the maximum building height up to 160 feet through participation in a density bonus program. For a summary of the basis of Staff’s recommendation, please see case manager comments on pages 2 - 3. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: June 11, 2024: CITY COUNCIL ACTION: ORDINANCE NUMBER: ISSUES: The developer will comply with the Tenant Notification and Relocation Assistance requirements in the City of Austin Land Development Code. [LDC 25-1-712]. C14-2023-0135 Page 2 The applicant held a meeting with the current tenants on May 13, 2024 and provided the following information as proposed Tenant Protection items: • No termination of leases without good cause. • Rental rate + mandatory fees increase by no more than 7.5% per year for a period of 5 years. • 365-day notice of redevelopment provided to tenants. • 180-day notice of demolition. • 90-day move-out notice. • On-site services to help tenants find new housing or other qualified programs. • Ability for tenant to break lease without repercussion once 180-day notice of demolition is • Moving allowance of $3,000 flat payment. • Last three (3) months of rent waived for tenants still in units. • Full refund of security & pet deposits once demo permit is filed. • No unit entry without 48-hour advance notice. • No prevention of activities associated with tenant’s organization. • Right to return - first chance at new units; both affordable (if qualifications are met) and filed. market rate. The items listed are subject to being amended. CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: The subject rezoning area is approximately ten acres and located south of East Riverside Drive and north of Woodland Avenue between Royal Crest Drive and …
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET CASE: C14-2023-0131 - (E5ATX Rezone) DISTRICT: 3 ADDRESS: 2613 and 2619 East 5th Street ZONING FROM: LR-CO-MU-NP and GR-CO-MU-NP TO: CS-MU-CO-DB90-NP (as amended) SITE AREA: approximately 0.31 acres (approximately 13,591.5 square feet) PROPERTY OWNER: E5ATX LLC AGENT: Thrower Design, LLC (Victoria Haase) CASE MANAGER: Jonathan Tomko (512) 974-1057, jonathan.tomko@austintexas.gov STAFF RECOMMEDATION: Staff recommends granting general commercial services-mixed use-conditional overlay-density bonus 90-neighborhood plan (CS-MU-CO-DB90-NP) combining district zoning. See the basis or recommendation section below for more information. Staff’s recommendation would maintain the Conditional Overlay present that prohibits the following uses: • • • • • • • • commercial off-street parking auto washing pawn shops adult businesses convenience storage kennels campground exterminators PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: January 23, 2024: Staff postponement request granted, noticing issue February 13, 2024: Approved applicant’s request and staff’s recommendation of CS-MU-CO-NP on the consent agenda. June 11, 2024: Case is scheduled to be heard by Planning Commission with revised request of CS- MU-CO-DB90-NP. CITY COUNCIL ACTION: March 21, 2024: Indefinite postponement at the request of the applicant on Council Member Qadri's motion, Council Member Ryan Alter's second on a vote of 11-0. ORDINANCE NUMBER: N/A ISSUES: In December 2023, Ordinance No. 20220609-080, Ordinance No. 20221201-056 and Ordinance No. 20221201-055 were invalidated. On March 11, 2024, Ordinance No. 20240229-073, was enacted to create the “DB90” combining district, which amended City Code Title 25 (Land Development) to create a new zoning district for a density bonus program that grants 30 feet in height above the base zoning C14-2023-0131 2 district, to a maximum of 90 feet, and modifies site development regulations including compatibility standards. Subsequently, the applicant amended their original application to request the -DB90 combining district. Planning Commission Previous Action January 23, 2024: Staff postponement request granted, noticing issue February 13, 2024: Approved applicant’s request and staff’s recommendation of CS-MU-CO-NP on the consent agenda. City Council Previous Action March 21, 2024: Indefinite postponement at the request of the applicant on Council Member Qadri's motion, Council Member Ryan Alter's second on a vote of 11-0. CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: The property in question is currently an approximatley 1,800 square foot duplex and approximately 600 square foot office, both built in approximately 1970. An approximately 1,500 square foot single family home built in approximately 1945. To the north is undeveloped land recently rezoned CS- MU-V-CO-NP by case C14-2020-0145 (see area case histories section for more …
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ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET DISTRICT: 3 CASE: C14-2024-0018 – 2323 Town Lake Circle ZONING FROM: East Riverside Corridor (ERC- Neighborhood Mixed Use Subdistrict) ZONING TO: East Riverside Corridor (ERC- Corridor Mixed Use Subdistrict), and to amend Figure 1-6 (East Riverside Corridor Hub Map) to include the entire lot in the Hub boundary and to Figure 1-8 (East Riverside Corridor Development Bonus Height Map), to increase the maximum building height up to 160 feet through participation in a density bonus program ADDRESS: 2323 Town Lake Circle SITE AREA: 1.0439 acres OWNER / APPLICANT: 2323 Town Lake Circle Apartments LLC (Robyn and Jonathan Ganacas) AGENT: Armbrust & Brown, PLLC (Michael J. Whellan) CASE MANAGER: Nancy Estrada (512-974-7617, nancy.estrada@austintexas.gov) STAFF RECOMMENDATION: The Staff recommendation is to grant East Riverside Corridor – Corridor Mixed Use Subdistrict (ERC-CMU) district zoning, and to amend Figure 1-6 (East Riverside Corridor Hub Map) to include the entire lot in the Hub boundary, and to Figure 1-8 (East Riverside Corridor Development Bonus Height Map), to increase the maximum building height up to 160 feet through participation in a density bonus program. For a summary of the basis of Staff’s recommendation, please see case manager comments on pages 2 - 3. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: June 11, 2024: CITY COUNCIL ACTION: ORDINANCE NUMBER: C14-2024-0018 Page 2 ISSUES: The developer will comply with the Tenant Notification and Relocation Assistance requirements in the City of Austin Land Development Code. [LDC 25-1-712]. The owner has offered a private Restrictive Covenant to provide additional benefits to those who are entitled to notification under the Tenant Relocation provisions of Section 25-1-712 for the existing buildings. CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: The subject rezoning area is approximately 1.04 acres located north of East Riverside Drive on Town Lake Circle. The property is currently developed with a 3-story building of existing multifamily residences with 42 units. This site is in the East Riverside Corridor (ERC) Regulating Plan within the Neighborhood Mixed Use (NMU) subdistrict and is not located within the hub boundary. All the properties along Town Lake Circle were originally rezoned to the East Riverside Corridor (ERC) Neighborhood Mixed Use (NMU) subdistrict. Since 2016, eleven properties along Town Lake Circle and the adjacent Elmont Drive have been rezoned to the Corridor Mixed Use (CMU) subdistrict. The subject property located at 2323 Town Lake Circle is the one remaining parcel in this area that is still zoned as …
PLANNING COMMISSION SITE PLAN CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT REVIEW SHEET CASE NUMBER: SPC-2023-0072C PLANNING COMMISSION DATE: June 11, 2024 Palace Laundry Cocktail lounge 5,579 square feet Katerina Smolenkova Pinnacle Lending 2127 Wimberley Lane Austin, TX 78735 Candace Craig Nora Engineering & Planning LLC 5114 Balcones Woods Dr, Ste. 307-122 Austin, TX 78759 PROJECT NAME: PROPOSED USE: ADDRESS OF APPLICATION: 96 Rainey St AREA: APPLICANT: AGENT: CASE MANAGER: Christine Barton-Holmes, CNUa, LEED AP EXISTING ZONING: The site is zoned CBD, and is currently functioning as a cocktail lounge. Cocktail lounges are permitted in the CBD zoning district, but require additional approval of a Conditional Use Permit if they are within the Rainey St subdistrict. PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT: The applicant is requesting a conditional use permit to allow the demolition of two existing structures, which are currently being used as a cocktail lounge, and replace them with one structure, to continue the same use. The existing structures are one story, with outdoor seating, and the proposed structure is two stories, and is largely enclosed. SUMMARY STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the Conditional Use Permit to replace the cocktail lounge. PREVIOUS PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: NA christine.barton-holmes@austintexas.gov Telephone: 974-2788 AREA STUDY: Downtown Austin Plan – Rainey St Subdistrict WATERSHED: Waller Creek (Urban watershed) APPLICABLE WATERSHED ORDINANCE: Current/ Comprehensive watershed ordinance CAPITOL VIEW: NA T.I.A.: Not Required IC:97% PROPOSED F.A.R.:0.145 PROPOSED BLDG. CVRG: 95% PROPOSED PROJECT INFORMATION 5,579-sf site area EXIST. ZONING: CBD (cocktail lounge) ALLOWED F.A.R.: 8:1 MAX. BLDG. COVERAGE: 100% MAX. IMPERVIOUS CVRG.: 100% REQUIRED PARKING: 0 VEHICLES/21 BIKES PROVIDED PKNG: 0 VEHICLES/22 BIKES SUMMARY COMMENTS ON SITE PLAN: Land Use: The applicant is requesting a Conditional Use Permit to allow the construction of a 10,564 sf two-story cocktail bar to replace an existing 5,569 sf one-story cocktail lounge A cocktail lounge is a conditional use in the Rainey Street Subdistrict of downtown. The site plan will comply with all requirements of the Land Development Code prior to its release. Environmental: The site is in the Waller Creek Urban watershed. There is a proposed reduction in impervious cover from 100% to 79%, and no known Critical Environmental Features are located within the limits of construction. Transportation: As the site is zoned CBD, no parking is required except for bicycle parking, and 22 spaces are being provided, over the required 21. The site sits at the corner of Rainey St and Driskill St. SURROUNDING CONDITIONS: …
M E M O R A N D U M TO: FROM: Planning Commission Members Donald Jackson, Economic Development Department DATE: May 30, 2024 SUBJECT: C20-2023-026 (Live Music and Creative Space Bonus Phase 2) Postponement Request The staff would like to request a postponement of the above amendment to the Land Development Code to July 9, 2024. We are asking for this postponement to finalize the staff recommendation. The postponement request was made in a timely manner and meets the Planning Commission’s policy. Page 1 of 1
PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA Tuesday, June 11, 2024 The Planning Commission will convene at 6:00 PM on Tuesday, June 11, 2024, at Austin City Hall, Board and Commissions Room, Room 1101 301 W. 2nd Street, Austin, Texas Some members of the Planning Commission may be participating via videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Greg Anderson – Secretary (District 4) Awais Azhar – Vice-Chair (Mayor) Nadia Barrera-Ramirez (District 3) Danielle Skidmore (District 9) Grayson Cox (District 10) Adam Haynes (Mayor) Claire Hempel – Chair (District 8) Patrick Howard (District 1) Felicity Maxwell (District 5) Jennifer Mushtaler (District 6) Alberta Phillips (Mayor) Alice Woods (District 2) Vacant (District 7) Ex-Officio Members Candace Hunter – AISD Board of Trustees Jessica Cohen – Chair of Board of Adjustment Jesús Garza – Interim City Manager Richard Mendoza – Director of Transportation and Public Works EXECUTIVE SESSION (No public discussion) The Planning Commission will announce it will go into Executive Session, if necessary, pursuant to Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code, to receive advice from Legal Counsel on matters specifically Attorney: Chrissy Mann, 512-974-2179 Commission Liaison: Nicole Corona, 512-974-3146 listed on this agenda. The Commission may not conduct a closed meeting without the approval of the city attorney. Private Consultation with Attorney – Section 551.071 PUBLIC COMMUNICATION The first four (4) speakers signed up prior to the closure of speaker registration will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Planning Commission regular meeting on May 28, 2024. PUBLIC HEARING 2. Plan Amendment: Location: Owner/Applicant: Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: NPA-2022-0005.01 - Vargas Mixed Use; District 3 400 Vargas Road and 6520 Lynch Lane, Country Club East Creek and Colorado River Watersheds Vargas Properties I, LTD and Jayco Holdings I, LTD Thower Design, LLC (Ron Thrower and Victoria Haase) Commercial to Mixed Use land use Recommended Maureen Meredith, 512-974-2695, maureen.meredith@austintexas.gov Planning Department 3. Rezoning: Location: Owner/Applicant: Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: C14-2022-0107 - Vargas Mixed Use; District 3 400 Vargas Road & 6520 Lynch Lane, Country Club East Creek and Colorado River Watersheds Vargas Properties I LTD & Jayco Holdings I LTD (Jay Chernosky) Thrower Design, LLC (Victoria Haase) GR-NP to CS-DB90-NP for Tract 1; LR-NP to LR-DB90-NP for Tract 2 Recommendation of CS-CO-DB90-NP for Tract 1; LR-DB90-NP for Tract 2 Nancy Estrada, 512-974-7617, nancy.estrada@austintexas.gov …
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET 6520 Lynch Lane SITE AREA: 4.31 acres DISTRICT: 3 TO: CS-MU-NP for Tract 1 LR-MU-NP for Tract 2 CASE: C14-2022-0107 – Vargas Mixed Use ZONING FROM: GR-NP for Tract 1 LR-NP for Tract 2 AMENDED REQUEST: CS-DB90-NP for Tract 1; LR-DB90-NP for Tract 2, and to waive the DB90 ordinance ground floor Pedestrian-Oriented Commercial Spaces requirement per Section 25-2-652 (F)(3)(e) ADDRESS: 400 Vargas Road & PROPERTY OWNER: Vargas Properties I LTD & Jayco Holdings I LTD (Jay Chernosky) AGENT: Thrower Design, LLC (A. Ron Thrower) CASE MANAGER: Nancy Estrada (512-974-7617, nancy.estrada@austintexas.gov) STAFF RECOMMENDATION: The Staff recommendation is to grant general commercial – conditional overlay – density bonus 90 – neighborhood plan (CS-CO-DB90-NP) combining district zoning for Tract 1 and neighborhood commercial – density bonus 90 – neighborhood plan (LR- DB90-NP) combining district zoning for Tract 2 and to waive the ground floor Pedestrian-Oriented Commercial Spaces requirement. The Conditional Overlay prohibits Automotive Rentals, Automotive Repairs & Services, Automotive Sales, Automotive Washing (of any type), Bail Bond Services, Commercial Off-Street Parking, Drop-Off Recycling Collection Facility, Exterminating Services, Pawn Shop Services, Adult Oriented Businesses, Agricultural Sales & Service, Commercial Blood & Plasma Center, Construction Sales & Service, Kennels, Vehicle Storage and limits the Impervious Cover to 80%. For a summary of the basis of Staff’s recommendation, please see pages 3 - 5. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: June 11, 2023: April 11, 2023: APPROVED CS-MU-CO-NP COMBINED DISTRICT ZONING FOR TRACT 1, with ADDED CONDITIONS and LR-MU-NP COMBINED DISTRICT ZONING FOR TRACT 2. The Conditional Overlay prohibits the following uses on Tract 1: Automotive Rentals, Automotive Repairs & Services, Automotive Sales, Automotive Washing (of any type), Bail Bond Services, Commercial Off-Street Parking, Drop-Off Recycling Collection Facility, Exterminating Services, Off-Site Accessory Parking, Pawn Shop Services, Adult C14-2022-0107 Oriented Businesses, Agricultural Sales & Service, Commercial Blood & Plasma Center, Construction Sales & Service, Kennels, Vehicle Storage and limits the Impervious Cover to 80%. Page 2 [G. COX; J. MUSHTALER – 2ND] (12-0) Y. FLORES – ABSENT March 28, 2023: Approved a postponement request by the neighborhood to April 11, 2023 [J. Thompson; C. Hempel – 2nd] (13-0) G. Anderson – Nay on Item 34 March 14, 2023: Approved a staff postponement request to March 28, 2023 [R. Schneider; C. Hempel – 2nd] (9-0) Y. Flores, J. Mushtaler, J. Shieh, and J. Thompson – Absent February 28, 2023: Approved a staff postponement request …
Our position is that Saxon Lane lacks the connectivity requirements to support ground-floor pedestrian oriented commercial space, the traffic along this roadway is very low, and the necessary visibility to attract these uses is non-existent. Therefore, we respectfully request consideration to not mandate ground-floor pedestrian oriented uses with this rezoning. Vargas Road – This road is a neighborhood collector and is the only road that connects US 183 with Montopolis Road. Directly across Vargas Road from the subject property is a small day care and a city park. Next to the park is Allison Elementary School. Both sides of Vargas Road have single-family homes with the exception of two areas – 1) Closer to E. Riverside Drive are more dense apartments and an Idea School – all of which are proximate to the future Blue Line of Project Connect, 2) The intersection of Vargas Road and Felix Avenue is a node for very small, neighborhood oriented commercial spaces. The buildings are one-story, small in size and on small parcels. Most of these buildings are boarded up with no commercial activity. Most older neighborhoods were developed with these types of nodes interior to the neighborhood, and this is how pedestrian oriented uses should be planned – interior to the neighborhood with neighborhood serving uses. However, it is clear that there is simply not enough economic viability for the uses to survive with most of the spaces having been vacant for many years. Our position is that if pedestrian oriented commercial spaces were to be viable in the area, the intersection of Vargas Road and Felix Avenue is the prime spot for those commercial uses and that intersection should be maintained as an option for those types of uses to come back in the future. Therefore, we respectfully request consideration to not mandating ground-floor pedestrian oriented uses with this rezoning as a hope to bring back the much coveted, interior neighborhood serving commercial space which should be a priority. South-West Corner
North-West Corner North-East Corner South-East Corner For the reasons above with the context provided, we respectfully request that commercial space of any type should not be a requirement of this rezoning of the subject property. While a development of the subject property could include commercial space, the market can better ascertain the need at the time of development. It is quite possible that some commercial space may be located on the ground floor, though it may not be pedestrian oriented commercial spaces due to the lack of connectivity, the high-speed traffic of the highway, and the hope that the interior commercial node may come back to life in the future. Please let us know if you have any questions. Sincerely, A. Ron Thrower ATTACHMENT B March 29, 2024 Ms. Lauren Middleton-Pratt, Director Planning Department City of Austin 1000 E. 11th Street Austin, Texas 78702 RE: C14-2022-0107 - Vargas Mixed Use Rezoning – Application amendment for DB90 Overlay & Postponement Request Dear Ms. Middleton-Pratt, Pursuant to Ordinance 20240229-073, adopted by the Austin City Council on February 29, 2024, with an effective date of March 11, 2024, the City of Austin is directing additional housing development in areas of Austin where appropriate through the DB90 Overlay. Our position is that this project meets the requirements to receive the DB90 Overlay and therefore, on behalf of the Landowners, we respectfully amend the application to request the addition of the DB90 Overlay. More specifically, the amended request is follows: Tract 1 – From GR-NP (existing) to CS-DB90-NP (requested) Tract 2 – From LR-NP (existing) to LR-DB90-NP (requested) Further, under Section 25-2-652(F)(3) within the DB90 Ordinance, there is a Mix of Uses requirement related to DB90 projects. While a mix of uses certainly makes for an active street, not all properties can have a mix of uses for varying reasons. Pursuant to Section 25-2- 652(F)(3)(e), the rezoning to add DB90 can modify Section 25-2-652(F)(3)(b) that requires the Pedestrian Oriented uses along certain Principal Streets. In this case, the project is located on 2 Urban Roadways – Vargas Road and Lynch Lane, both of which are qualifying Principal Roadways to waive the requirement. The justification to waive the requirement is that these roadways are interior to a single-family zoned subdivision where the level of commercial activation envisioned with DB90 may not be appropriate or successful. However, the Hwy 183 frontage is appropriate and therefore, we are …
MEMORANDUM ************************************************************************ Planning Commission Members TO: Chair Hempel From: Brent Lloyd Date: June 7, 2024 RE: Case No. C20-2023-045 DSD Development Officer Postponement of Site Plan Lite (Pt. 2) & Infill Plats Ordinance ************************************************************************ To allow interdepartmental review of feedback received at our recent stakeholder testing session, we are requesting postponement of the above-referenced ordinance to the Planning Commission’s July 9, 2024 meeting. Please feel free to contact me at (512) 974-2974 or at brent.lloyd@austintexas.gov if you have any questions. cc Erica Leak Joi Harden Andrew Rivera
General Recommendation to City Council: Prioritize city-owned land, especially within ETODs, for the development of income-restricted shared-equity senior housing, including cooperative housing and community land trusts (CLTs). The crisis we are facing: • Seniors are the fastest growing segment of the population falling into homelessness, composing nearly half of the unhoused population, with numbers estimated to triple by 2030. 1 • More than 1 in 5 Americans over 65 are, or are at risk of becoming, “elder orphans”, meaning they have no family available to support them as they age. • • An estimated 4.1 million Americans per year are reaching retirement age and more than half will have to rely primarily on social security as their source of income. 2 In the Austin-Round Rock MSA, 38% of those 65 and older are housing cost burdened and 85% of older adults cannot afford assisted living, 3 meaning that many seniors’ only option is to age in place, often alone. • Service providers will be increasingly challenged to meet the needs of aging, cost- burdened seniors who live individually and across large geographic areas. City of Austin service funding dollars will increasingly fall short of meeting the needs of this population. • Mobility among seniors becomes increasingly challenging as many older adults lose their ability to drive but continue to need access to healthcare providers, groceries, and other services. Local senior mobility programs will struggle with capacity to meet the coming demand as Austin’s senior population grows. Shared equity forms of housing like cooperatives can provide affordability, community, and easy service-provider access for Austin’s older adults at a much lower cost to the City and to taxpayers than traditional income-restricted affordable housing models. • While every affordable housing model is needed to meet Austin’s demand for affordable units, limited-equity cooperative housing offers a unique opportunity to add to our affordable housing inventory without dependence on limited LIHTC financing or a large amount of RHDA or OHDA funding from the City of Austin. 1 Culhane et al., “The Emerging Crisis of Aged Homelessness: Could Housing Solu;ons Be Funded by Avoidance of Excess Shelter, Hospital, and Nursing Home Costs?” 2019 2 Shapiro and StuKgen, “The Peak Boomers Impact Study: A Majority of Peak Boomers Are Not Financially Prepared for Re;rements and Their Re;rements Will Have Large Effects on the U.S. Economy” 2024 3 Harvard Joint Center for Housing Studies, “Housing America’s Older Adults” …
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Sr. No. Proposed by Topic Proposed Amendment Justification Notes WG Vote Tally 1 2 3 4 5 Maxwell City Staff Maxwell City Staff Woods City Staff Maxwell City Staff Add one full time employee to Zoning team. Woods Training Optional Planning Commission 101 training for PC members, possibly through Texas Municipal League or APA Texas Chapter. Rehearings for VMU cases, DB-90 and numerous additional paper districts being created all leading to increase in zoning cases. Allow for new and existing commissioners to gain valuable knowledge about planning processes, state law, and best practices to inform discussions and improve efficiency. Ensures the ongoing sovereignty of Planning Commission and similar independent commissions and ensures clear separation of oversight/influence for assigned City Staff. Brings more clarity to decision-making related to legal questions that arise at Planning Commission, and improves efficiency at meetings. Explore the establishment of the Office of the Land Use Commissions (OLUC), which will involve the transfer of existing commission liaisons and the recruitment of supplementary staff as needed. OLUC will encompass the Board of Adjustment, Planning Commission, and Zoning and Platting Commission. Additionally, the office will incorporate a specialized legal representative tasked with attending commission meetings in person, exclusively representing the best interests of the commissions. Allocate funds for a singular budgetary expense aimed at engaging a consultant. The purpose of this engagement is to conduct a comprehensive evaluation and review of all operations and methodologies within the Planning Department. The consultant will offer insights and recommendations geared towards enhancing workflow efficiency and improving work outcomes, with a focus on meeting the established timelines mandated by city regulations. Request additional funding for Planning Department outreach, specifically related to Citywide LDC changes. Improve transparency and access to Planning Commission processes. Improve efficiency in communications between Planning Commission and Planning Dept. staff and help Planning Commmission meet established timelines set by City Council. 2 2 2 2 2 Maxwell Vote Woods Vote Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Re: C14-2024-0022 2700 Del Curto Rezone steve lucas Mon 6/10/2024 8:18 PM To: Hadri, Cynthia <Cynthia.Hadri@austintexas.gov> External Email - Exercise Caution Cynthia, Ok, thought it was listed yesterday and didn't have time and the case was not there this morning. Anyway it's what I told you already: How can this zoning be approved before the tree survey is done? I live and own all the property south of this site and the layout only shows 5 trees to be saved, I know there are a lot more trees that should be on this list and the layout does not show any protection of the area, 75% I believe, of the crown of the trees or the trees under the crown. It showed an access road and buildings next to the trees. I have watched developers level property before the tree survey and when I reported this to the city arborist they could do nothing. I have spent almost 30 years restoring my property and want my work to be saved since the development is next to my trees also. The city has said that they want to maintain and increase the tree cover in the city to 50% and I have read it is now at 40%. Destroying old trees and surrounding trees hurt the environment of the city and none of us will live long enough for any new growth to return if large old trees are destroyed. Because the tree survey has not been done yet I am opposed to this zoning change. I want to oppose this and would like to be kept informed with this and be added to any lists or any documents about this case. If you can pass this along to them to make sure I am at least heard. Thanks, steve lucas Cynthia Hadri Senior Planner | Current Planning City of Aus n, Planning Department O: (512) 974-7620 Please note: E-mail correspondence to and from the City of Aus n is subject to required disclosure under the Texas Public Informa on Act. From: steve lucas <slucas78704@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, June 10, 2024 9:58 AM To: Hadri, Cynthia <Cynthia.Hadri@aus ntexas.gov> Subject: Re: C14-2024-0022 2700 Del Curto Rezone External Email - Exercise Caution Cynthia, thanks, steve lucas Good afternoon, I was going to submit my comments online through the link provided on the notice for this case ( https://bit.ly/ATXZoningComment), the case number is not on the list for me …
RE: C14-2023-0139 - Oak Creek Village - Phase 2 Michael Whellan <MWhellan@abaustin.com> Mon 6/10/2024 3:05 PM To: Hadri, Cynthia Applicant does not oppose the postponement request to July 9th. Thanks. MJW. From: Hadri, Cynthia <Cynthia.Hadri@aus ntexas.gov> Sent: Friday, June 7, 2024 4:14 PM To: Shoshana Krieger ; Michael Whellan <MWhellan@abaus n.com> Cc: John Cervantes Subject: Re: C14-2023-0139 - Oak Creek Village - Phase 2 Hi Shoshana and Michael, Best Regards, Cynthia Hadri Senior Planner | Current Planning City of Aus n, Planning Department O: (512) 974-7620 From: Shoshana Krieger Sent: Friday, June 7, 2024 3:30 PM To: Michael Whellan <MWhellan@abaus n.com> Cc: Hadri, Cynthia <Cynthia.Hadri@aus ntexas.gov>; John Cervantes Subject: Re: C14-2023-0139 - Oak Creek Village - Phase 2 Thank you for letting me know, I'll wait to hear more on the Neighborhood Postponement request. Thanks Michael and hello Cynthia. Yes, we would like to request a postponement until July 9th so that tenants at Oak Creek Village are able to have the opportunity to weigh in on the rezoning. We have not been able to conduct outreach due to management interference but had productive meeting this morning with the applicant and are hopeful we should be able to do so soon. If the applicant doesn't agree to the postponement, we will be prepared to come and testify at the commission to ask for a postponement. Thanks so much and please let me know if there is anything else you need from us, Shoshana Krieger Project Director Building and Strengthening Tenant Action (BASTA) a project of Texas RioGrande Legal Aid 4920 N IH 35 Austin TX 78751 512.782.0354 (direct) 512.447.3940 (fax) skrieger@bastaaustin.org External Email - Exercise Caution On Fri, Jun 7, 2024 at 3:15 PM Michael Whellan <MWhellan@abaustin.com> wrote: Shashana – Cynthia Hadri is the zoning Case Manager for the case. Cynthia – Shoshana is going to be submitting a postponement request for the above-referenced case to July 9th – I am trying to get clarification on whether we will be unopposed to this postponement request. Will let you know. MJW. Michael Whellan Armbrust & Brown, PLLC 100 Congress Avenue, Suite 1300 Austin, Texas 78701-2744 (512) 435-2320 - Direct (512) 435-2360 - Facsimile mwhellan@abaustin.com Logo CAUTION: This is an EXTERNAL email. Please use caution when clicking links or opening attachments. If you believe this to be a malicious or phishing email, please report it using the "Report Message" button in Outlook. …
PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES TUESDAY, JUNE 11, 2024 The Planning Commission convened in a regular meeting on Tuesday, June 11, 2024, at Austin City Hall, Board and Commissions Room, Room 1101 301 West 2nd Street, Austin, Texas in Austin, Texas. Chair Hempel called the Planning Commission Meeting to order at 6:06 p.m. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance: Claire Hempel Awais Azhar Greg Anderson Adam Haynes Ryan Johnson Felicity Maxwell Alice Woods Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Patrick Howard Jennifer Mushtaler Alberta Phillips Danielle Skidmore PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Stuart Hersh, Smart Housing and Housing Crises in Austin. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Approve the minutes of the Planning Commission regular meeting on May 28, 2024. The minutes from the meeting of 05/28/2024 were approved on the consent agenda on Vice Chair Azhar’s motion, Commissioner Maxwell’s second on a 10-0 vote. Commissioner Mushtaler was off the dais. Commissioner Cox and Commissioner Barrera-Ramirez were absent. 1. 1 PUBLIC HEARINGS 2. Plan Amendment: NPA-2022-0005.01 - Vargas Mixed Use; District 3 Location: 400 Vargas Road and 6520 Lynch Lane, Country Club East Creek and Colorado River Watersheds Owner/Applicant: Vargas Properties I, LTD and Jayco Holdings I, LTD Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: Thower Design, LLC (Ron Thrower and Victoria Haase) Commercial to Mixed Use land use Recommended Maureen Meredith, 512-974-2695, maureen.meredith@austintexas.gov Planning Department The motion to deny the Neighborhood’s postponement request to 07/09/2024 or 07/23/2024 was approved on Commissioner Johnson’s motion, Commissioner Maxwell’s second on an 8-2 vote. Those voting aye were Chair Hempel, Vice Chair Azhar, Commissioners: Anderson, Howard, Johnson, Maxwell, Skidmore, Woods. Those voting nay were Commissioners: Haynes, Phillips. Commissioner Mushtaler was off the dais. Commissioner Cox and Commissioner Barrera-Ramirez were absent. The public hearing was closed on Commissioner Woods’ motion, Commissioner Maxwell’s second on a 7-0 vote. Commissioners Anderson, Haynes, Mushtaler, and Phillips were off the dais. Commissioners Cox and Barrera-Ramirez were absent. The motion to approve Staff’s recommendation of Mixed Use land use for NPA-2022- 0005.01 - Vargas Mixed Use located at 400 Vargas Road & 6520 Lynch Lane was approved on Chair Hempel’s motion, Commissioner Woods’ second on an 7-0 vote. Commissioners Anderson, Haynes, Mushtaler, and Phillips were off the dais. Commissioners Cox and Barrera-Ramirez were absent. C14-2022-0107 - Vargas Mixed Use; District 3 400 Vargas Road & 6520 Lynch Lane, Country Club East Creek and Colorado River Watersheds Owner/Applicant: Vargas Properties I LTD & Jayco Holdings I LTD (Jay Chernosky) Agent: …
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION Planning Commission Recommendation Number: 20240611-033 Senior Cooperative Housing WHEREAS, seniors are the fastest growing segment of the population falling into homelessness, composing nearly half of the unhoused population, with numbers estimated to triple by 2030. 1 WHEREAS, more than 1 in 5 Americans over 65 are, or are at risk of becoming, “elder orphans”, meaning they have no family available to support them as they age. WHEREAS, there are about 42.5 million Americans with disabilities, making up 13% of the civilian noninstitutionalized population, including people with hearing, vision, cognitive, walking, self-care or independent living difficulties. WHEREAS, an estimated 4.1 million Americans per year are reaching retirement age and more than half will have to rely primarily on social security as their source of income. 2 WHEREAS, in the Austin-Round Rock MSA, 38% of those 65 and older are housing cost burdened and 85% of older adults cannot afford assisted living, 3 meaning that many seniors’ only option is to age in place, often alone. WHEREAS, service providers will be increasingly challenged to meet the needs of aging, cost-burdened seniors who live individually and across large geographic areas. City of Austin service funding dollars will increasingly fall short of meeting the needs of this population. 1 Culhane et al., “The Emerging Crisis of Aged Homelessness: Could Housing Solutions Be Funded by Avoidance of Excess Shelter, Hospital, and Nursing Home Costs?” 2019 2 Shapiro and Stuttgen, “The Peak Boomers Impact Study: A Majority of Peak Boomers Are Not Financially Prepared for Retirements and Their Retirements Will Have Large Effects on the U.S. Economy” 2024 3 Harvard Joint Center for Housing Studies, “Housing America’s Older Adults” 2023 WHEREAS, mobility among seniors becomes increasingly challenging as many older adults lose their ability to drive but continue to need access to healthcare providers, groceries, and other services. Local senior mobility programs will struggle with capacity to meet the coming demand as Austin’s senior population grows. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: The Austin City Council should prioritize city-owned land, especially within ETODs, for the development of income-restricted shared-equity senior housing and housing for people with disabilities, including cooperative housing and community land trusts (CLTs). BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: Shared equity forms of housing like cooperatives can provide affordability, community, and easy service- provider access for Austin’s older adults and people with disabilities at a much …
Regular Meeting of the Construction Advisory Committee Tuesday, June 11, 2024 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM One Texas Center – Directors Conference Room 505 Barton Springs Road, 13th Floor Austin, Texas If view online televised, you may the meeting the Construction Advisory Committee may be participating by at: Some members of videoconference. http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live 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 Vanessa Ibanez at 512-974-1058 or vanessa.ibanez@austintexas.gov. CURRENT BOARD COMMISSIONERS: Lyn Nance-Hendricks, Chair Michelle Dahlstrom Ron Lord Bianca Medina-Leal Calvin Williams Jeff Musgrove, Vice Chair Riley Drake Benjamin Marchiony Candelario Vazquez AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first five speakers signed up 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. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Construction Advisory Committee Regular Meeting on May 14, 2024. STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. DISCUSSION ITEMS Director’s Report on Capital Delivery Services Updates – Eric Bailey 3. 4. Presentation regarding Chapter 380 Business Expansion Incentive Program updates – Arnie Jacob Presentation regarding Contractor Evaluation Program – Michelle Pierre 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 Vanessa Ibanez with Capital Delivery Services Department, at 512-974-1058, for additional information; TTY users’ route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Construction Advisory Committee, please contact Vanessa Ibanez at 512-974-1058
Construction Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes Tuesday, June 11, 2024 CONSTRUCTION ADVISORY COMMITTEE REGULAR MEETING MINUTES TUESDAY, June 11, 2024 The Construction Advisory Committee convened in a Regular meeting on Tuesday, June 11, 2024, at 505 Barton Springs Road, 13th Floor – Directors Conference Room in Austin, Texas. Chair Lyn Nance-Hendricks called the Construction Advisory Committee Meeting to order at 10:02 a.m. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance: Chair, Lyn Nance-Hendricks Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Vice Chair Riley Drake, Michelle Dahlstrom, Ron Lord, Jeffrey Musgrove, Candelario Vazquez, Calvin Williams PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Approve the minutes of the Construction Advisory Committee Regular Meeting on May 14, 2024. The minutes from the meeting of 5/14/2024 were approved on Ron Lord’s motion, Michelle Dahlstrom second on a 6-0 vote. Benjamin Marchiony and Bianca Medina-Leal were absent. Vice Chair Riley Drake was off the dais. STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. Director’s Report on Capital Delivery Services Project Updates The presentation was made by Eric Bailey, Capital Delivery Services DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 3. Presentation by Arnie Jacob regarding Chapter 380 Business Expansion Incentive Program updates. Presentation by Michelle Pierre regarding Contractor Evaluation Program. 4. Chair Lyn Nance-Hendricks adjourned the meeting at 11:10 a.m. without objection. 1 Construction Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes Tuesday, June 11, 2024 The minutes were approved at the 7/9/2024 meeting on Vice Chair Riley Drake’s motion, Calvin Williams second on a 6-0 vote. Benjamin Marchiony and Ron Lord were absent. Candelario Vazquez was off the dais. 2
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION (CDC) MEETING June 11, 2024 – 6:30pm Austin City Hall, Board and Commission – Room 1101 301 West 2nd Street, Austin, TX 78701 Some members of the Community Development Commission may be participating by video conference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live. Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely by 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. To register, call or email the board liaison at 512-974-3108 or edward.blake@austintexas.gov CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Jo Anne Ortiz Public Sector Appointee Steven Brown Public Sector Appointee Cheryl Thompson St. John’s Gavin Porter Sr. Public Sector Appointee Vacant North Austin Cynthia Jaso Dove Springs Jose Noe Elias Montopolis Julia Woods South Austin Vacant Public Sector Appointee Jenny E. Achilles Private Sector Appointee Raul E Longoria Public Sector Appointee South Austin Estevan Delgado Private Sector Appointee Michael Tolliver Colony Park Bertha Delgado East Austin Vacant Rosewood- Zaragosa/Blackland 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. AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 10 speakers signed up 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. 1. Approve the May 14, 2024, Community Development Commission meeting minutes. 2. Briefing on the CDC Annual Internal Review (Housing Staff) APPROVAL OF MINUTES BRIEFINGS DISCUSSION ITEMS PUBLIC HEARING 3. Presentation and discussion of input heard during the 2024 Community Needs Assessment (Julie Smith, Community Engagement Specialist, Housing Department) 4. Conduct a public hearing to receive comment on community needs for the City's Fiscal Year 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan that will be submitted to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development as part of the City's application for federal funding. DISCUSSION ITEMS (continued) 5. Presentation and discussion regarding outcomes for Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) for April 2024 (Angel Zambrano, Manager, Neighborhood Services Unit, Austin Public Health) 6. Presentation and discussion on the Home Delivery Program provided by Central Texas Food …
Community Needs Assessment | Phase 1 / Preliminary Findings Summary of Community Engagement May 2024 TABLE OF CONTENTS Background .................................................01 Timeline ..........................................................02 Communications and Engagement Approach ...........................03-04 Goals, Tools & Tactics ................................05 Community Feedback ......................06-15 Exhibit A: Marketing and Outreach Materials ..........................17-25 Exhibit B: Community Consulations .............................................26 2024 COMMUNITY NEEDS ASSESSMENT BACKGROUND This report details the public engagement efforts for developing the FY25- 29 Consolidated Plan. The consolidated plan is a five-year funding strategy that guides how to distribute approximately $14 million in annual grant funding from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The public services and programs from this grant address things like affordable housing, job creation, and public service needs for low- and moderate-income families, persons with disabilities, and seniors. As required by the U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development (HUD), a community needs assessment is conducted each year to ensure that federal funding meets the needs of the Austin community. This year, we expanded the community needs assessment so that programming funded by local dollars can also benefit from the community’s feedback. Phase 1: In this first phase of the report we outline the community needs that we have heard through the engagement process so far. This input has informed the first draft of the funding strategy for federal dollars and we are now seeking feedback on that draft. Phase 2: A second phase of the report will be produced over the next few months as engagement continues. The phase 2 report will show not only how feedback is used within the finalized consolidated plan but will also include other efforts the Housing Department is making to address community needs. 2024 COMMUNITY NEEDS ASSESSMENT | 01 TIMELINE STAFF CREATES FIRST DRAFT OF THE CONSOLIDATED PLAN APRIL 2024 FINALIZED PLAN APPROVED BY CITY COUNCIL JULY 2024 COMMUNITY CONSULTATIONS AND INITIAL SURVEY FEB - MARCH 2024 COMMUNITY PROVIDEDS FEEDBACK ON DRAFT PLAN MAY - JUNE 2024 COMMUNITY FEEDBACK LOOP CONTINUES AUG - SEP 2024 NEW CONSOLIDATD PLAN BEGINS OCTOBER 1, 2024 2024 COMMUNITY NEEDS ASSESSMENT | 02 COMMUNICATIONS AND ENGAGEMENT APPROACH The Housing Department engages with the community regularly at community events, through the experiences of program participants, and often for specific initiatives and projects. The engagement required for our 5-Year Federal Funding plan serves as a time to pause and assess even more intentionally and build a deeper understanding of the experiences people are …
CITY OF AUSTIN CITIZEN PARTICIPATION PLAN A. PURPOSE Participating Jurisdictions (PJs) that receive U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) entitlement grant funds must develop a Citizen Participation Plan (CPP). The CPP describes efforts that will be undertaken to encourage community members to participate in the development of the City’s federal reports: Assessment of Fair Housing (AFH), Consolidated Plan, Annual Action Plan, and the Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER). The CPP is designed to encourage the participation of city residents in the development of the federal reports listed above, particularly those residents who are predominantly low- and moderate-income. For purposes of CDBG funding, a resident is considered to be low-income if their family income equals 50% or less of median family income (MFI), as estimated by HUD. A person is considered to be moderate-income if their family income is between 50% and 80% of MFI. Predominately low-to moderate-income neighborhoods are defined as any neighborhood where at least 51% of the residents have incomes equal to or below 80% of the MFI for any given year. The determination of whether a neighborhood meets the low-to moderate income definition is made by the City at the time a project of area-wide benefit is funded based on current data provided by HUD. The CPP also encourages local and regional institutions and other organizations (including businesses, developers, and community and faith-based organizations) to participate in the process of developing and implementing the Consolidated Plan and related reports. The City takes appropriate actions to encourage the participation of persons of minority backgrounds, persons with limited-English proficiency, and persons with disabilities. It is important to note that HUD’s use of the statutory term “citizen participation” does not in any way limit engagement and consultation with community members based on legal status or country of origin. Any person that resides in the Austin metro area is encouraged to provide input about the federal reporting process as outlined in this CPP. The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. The City of Austin does not discriminate on the basis of disability in the admission or access to, or treatment or employment in its programs and activities. The City of Austin considers it the right of …
Engagement Presentation & Discussion Residents are invited to review and comment on the City of Austin's federally funded housing and public service programs. Please join us at the June meeting of the Community Development Commission to hear about the input we've collected from the community and how it is being used. TUESDAY JUNE 11, 2024 at 6:30 p.m. City Hall Board & Commission Room #1101 301 W. 2nd St. Learn more and give your input at: www.SpeakUpAustin.org/MyCommunityNeeds www.SpeakUpAustin.org/MyCommunityNeeds www.SpeakUpAustin.org/MyCommunityNeeds
PLAN DE PARTICIPACIÓN CIUDADANA DE LA CIUDAD DE AUSTIN A. PROPÓSITO Las Jurisdicciones Participantes (PJ, por sus siglas en inglés) que reciben fondos de subvención garantizada por ley del Departamento de Vivienda y Desarrollo Urbano (HUD) de los Estados Unidos deben desarrollar un Plan de Participación Ciudadana (CPP, por sus siglas en inglés). El CPP describe las iniciativas que se llevarán a cabo para fomentar la participación de los miembros de la comunidad en el desarrollo de los informes federales de la Ciudad: Evaluación de Vivienda Justa (AFH), Plan Consolidado, Plan de Acción Anual y el Informe Consolidado Anual de Rendimiento y Evaluación (CAPER). los El CPP está diseñado para fomentar la participación de los residentes de la ciudad en el desarrollo de informes federales mencionados anteriormente, en especial aquellos residentes que perciben predominantemente ingresos bajos y moderados. Para los fines de asignación de fondos de Subvención en Bloque para Desarrollo Comunitario (CDBG), se considera que un residente tiene ingresos bajos cuando el ingreso familiar es igual al 50% o menos del ingreso familiar mediano (MFI), según lo estimado por el HUD. Una persona se considera de ingresos moderados cuando su ingreso familiar está entre el 50% y el 80% del MFI. Los vecindarios de ingresos predominantemente bajos a moderados se definen como cualquier vecindario donde al menos el 51% de los residentes tienen ingresos iguales o inferiores al 80% del MFI para un año determinado. La Ciudad determina si un vecindario cumple con la definición de ingresos bajos a moderados al momento de financiar un proyecto de beneficio en toda el área, utilizando datos actuales proporcionados por el HUD. El CPP también fomenta la participación de instituciones locales y regionales y otras organizaciones (incluidas empresas, desarrolladores y organizaciones comunitarias y religiosas) en el proceso de desarrollo e implementación del Plan Consolidado y los informes relacionados. La Ciudad lleva a cabo medidas adecuadas para promover la participación de personas de grupos minoritarios, personas con dominio limitado del inglés y personas con discapacidades. Es importante destacar que el uso por parte del HUD del término estatutario "participación ciudadana" de ninguna manera limita la participación y consulta con los miembros de la comunidad según su condición legal o país de origen. Se alienta a cualquier persona que resida en el área metropolitana de Austin a proporcionar información sobre el proceso de presentación de informes federales, tal como se describe en este CPP. …
Community Needs Assessment | Phase 1 / Preliminary Findings Summary of Community Engagement May 2024 TABLE OF CONTENTS Background .................................................01 Timeline ..........................................................02 Communications and Engagement Approach ...........................03-04 Goals, Tools & Tactics ................................05 Community Feedback ......................06-15 Exhibit A: Marketing and Outreach Materials ..........................17-25 Exhibit B: Community Consulations .............................................26 2024 COMMUNITY NEEDS ASSESSMENT BACKGROUND This report details the public engagement efforts for developing the FY25- 29 Consolidated Plan. The consolidated plan is a five-year funding strategy that guides how to distribute approximately $14 million in annual grant funding from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The public services and programs from this grant address things like affordable housing, job creation, and public service needs for low- and moderate-income families, persons with disabilities, and seniors. As required by the U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development (HUD), a community needs assessment is conducted each year to ensure that federal funding meets the needs of the Austin community. This year, we expanded the community needs assessment so that programming funded by local dollars can also benefit from the community’s feedback. Phase 1: In this first phase of the report we outline the community needs that we have heard through the engagement process so far. This input has informed the first draft of the funding strategy for federal dollars and we are now seeking feedback on that draft. Phase 2: A second phase of the report will be produced over the next few months as engagement continues. The phase 2 report will show not only how feedback is used within the finalized consolidated plan but will also include other efforts the Housing Department is making to address community needs. 2024 COMMUNITY NEEDS ASSESSMENT | 01 TIMELINE STAFF CREATES FIRST DRAFT OF THE CONSOLIDATED PLAN APRIL 2024 FINALIZED PLAN APPROVED BY CITY COUNCIL JULY 2024 COMMUNITY CONSULTATIONS AND INITIAL SURVEY FEB - MARCH 2024 COMMUNITY PROVIDEDS FEEDBACK ON DRAFT PLAN MAY - JUNE 2024 COMMUNITY FEEDBACK LOOP CONTINUES AUG - SEP 2024 NEW CONSOLIDATD PLAN BEGINS OCTOBER 1, 2024 2024 COMMUNITY NEEDS ASSESSMENT | 02 COMMUNICATIONS AND ENGAGEMENT APPROACH The Housing Department engages with the community regularly at community events, through the experiences of program participants, and often for specific initiatives and projects. The engagement required for our 5-Year Federal Funding plan serves as a time to pause and assess even more intentionally and build a deeper understanding of the experiences people are …
Draft FY 25-29 Consolidated Plan Summary Brief The City of Austin’s draft Consolidated Plan proposes how to allocate funding for the next 5 years of federal entitlement grants from the U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development, from October 1, 2024 to September 30, 2029. The public services and programs from this federal funding address community needs like affordable housing, job creation, and public service support for low- and moderate-income families, persons with disabilities, and seniors. Each year the City of Austin receives the following grant entitlements from HUD: • Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) • HOME Investment Partnerships Grant (HOME) • Emergency Solutions Grants (ESG) • Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA) By incorporating robust community dialogue, the City of Austin Housing Department has prepared estimates of allocations for each of the next 5 years of HUD entitlement funding to meet resident needs. Feedback was gathered through virtual and in-person community meetings and a community-wide survey on www.SpeakUpAustin.org/MyCommunityNeeds. HUD determines how much funding cities and counties will receive annually based on a formula, with the dollar amounts fluctuating each year. As of May 2, 2024, HUD has not released funding allocations for the upcoming fiscal year (FY 25). Therefore, per guidance from HUD, the draft FY 25-29 Consolidated Plan and FY 25 Action Plan are written using estimates of anticipated funding. The estimations of total funding and service goals by program for the upcoming 5 years can be found in section SP-45 Goals Summary of the draft Consolidated Plan. Additionally, estimated funding amounts over 5 years are shown proportionally in this summary document. Considerations in this draft of the Consolidated Plan for FY 2025-29: • The Tenants’ Rights Assistance (TRA) program will no longer be funded by CDBG and will be funded by local dollars. CDBG funding previously allocated toward TRA will be allocated toward Childcare Services for all five years. • The Architectural Barrier Removal – Renter program will no longer be funded by CDBG. • Infrastructure development will e funded by CDBG annually at $2,500,000 for five years. Funding amounts are estimated using the actual allocations made in the most recent Fiscal Year, 2023-2024. Since HUD does not provide information for how much funding the City will receive over 5 years, staff will adjust program funding amounts proportionally each year. Once FY 2025 funding allocations are released by HUD, the City’s FY 2025 Action Plan (included …
Annual Internal Review This report covers the time period of 7/1/2022 to 6/30/2023. Community Development Commission (CDC) Mission Statement The purpose of the board is to advise the Council in the development and implementation of programs designed to serve the poor and community at large with the emphasis on federally funded programs. 1. Describe the board’s actions supporting their mission during the previous calendar year. Address all elements of the board’s mission statement as provided in the relevant sections of the City Code. The Community Development Commission (CDC) continued with oversight of the development and implementation of programs designed to serve the poor and community at large, including discussions on: ▪ Housing affordability programs, tools, and developments ▪ Homelessness initiatives ▪ Displacement mitigation strategies ▪ Neighborhood Center Services ▪ 1 Equitable Transit-Oriented Development ▪ Federal Block Grants ▪ Land Development Code ▪ Capital Metro's Project Connect (focus on potential displacement) ▪ COVID response initiatives, such as Housing and Planning Department's RENT program, o Austin Public Health's Emergency Rental Program, and o Austin Energy's Customer o Assistance Program ▪ Austin Transit Partnership ▪ The American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) ▪ The Project Connect Racial Equity Anti-Displacement Tool ▪ Tenants' Rights ▪ Citywide Resiliency Hubs ▪ The Climate Equity Plan ▪ The 2023-24 Action Plan Community Needs Assessment ▪ The Community Services Block Grants 2023 Community Needs Assessment ▪ The Anti-Displacement Community Acquisition Program (ADCAP) ▪ Community Initiated Solutions through Project Connect Annual Review and Work Plan 2022-2023 ▪ Housing Authority of Austin Rosewood, Chalmers, and Santa Rita Courts redevelopment ▪ The City's budget process The Community Development Commission continued with the development and implementation of federally funded programs, including: ▪ U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Consolidated Plan and Action Plan programs ▪ U.S Department of Health and Human Services Community Services Block Grant programs The Community Development Commission provided recommendations on the following items: ▪ Support of the Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Draft Action Plan ▪ Support of the Fiscal Year 2023-2024 CSBG Budget and Community Action Plan ▪ Support for the expanded use of the Project Connect Equity Tool ▪ Support of HPD staff-recommended improvements to the Home Repair Loan Program (HRLP) ▪ Recommendation 20220712-006 Reiterating Commitment to 20% Affordable Housing in South Central Waterfront Vision The Community Development Commission maintained a presence and reported back on the activities of the following groups: ▪ South Central Waterfront Advisory Board …
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION (CDC) MEETING June 11, 2024 – 6:30pm Street-Jones Building, Suite 400A 1000 E. 11th Street, Austin, TX 78702 Some members of the Community Development Commission may be participating by video conference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live. Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely by 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. To register, call or email the board liaison at 512-974-3108 or edward.blake@austintexas.gov CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Jo Anne Ortiz Public Sector Appointee Steven Brown Public Sector Appointee Cheryl Thompson St. John’s Gavin Porter Sr. Public Sector Appointee Vacant North Austin Cynthia Jaso Dove Springs Jose Noe Elias Montopolis Julia Woods South Austin Vacant Public Sector Appointee Jenny E. Achilles Private Sector Appointee Raul E Longoria Public Sector Appointee South Austin Estevan Delgado Private Sector Appointee Michael Tolliver Colony Park Bertha Delgado East Austin Vacant Rosewood- Zaragosa/Blackland 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. REVISED AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 10 speakers signed up 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. 1. Approve the May 14, 2024, Community Development Commission meeting minutes. 2. Briefing on the CDC Annual Internal Review (Housing Staff) APPROVAL OF MINUTES BRIEFINGS DISCUSSION ITEMS PUBLIC HEARING 3. Presentation and discussion of input heard during the 2024 Community Needs Assessment (Julie Smith, Community Engagement Specialist, Housing Department). 4. Conduct a public hearing to receive comment on community needs for the City's Fiscal Year 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan that will be submitted to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development as part of the City's application for federal funding. 5. Conduct a public hearing to receive comment on the City’s revised Citizen Participation Plan as part of the Fiscal Year 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan process that secures federal funding for the City from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. DISCUSSION ITEMS (continued) 6. …
