MEMORANDUM ************************************************************************ TO: Todd Shaw, Chair Planning Commission Members Heather Chaffin, Senior Planner Housing and Planning Department C14-2021-0190 3000 E. Cesar Chavez Applicant Indefinite Postponement Request FROM: DATE: March 22, 2022 RE: ************************************************************************ The Applicant requests an indefinite postponement of the above referenced rezoning case. Please see the attached letter for more details. 1 of 2 Leah M. Bojo lbojo@drennergroup.com 512-807-2918 Ms. Rosie Truelove Housing and Planning Department City of Austin 1000 E 11th Street Austin, TX 78702 April 21, 2022 Via Electronic Delivery Re: 3000 E Cesar Chavez (C14-2021-0190) – Indefinite Postponement request for the zoning application associated with the property located at 3000 E Cesar Chavez Street, Austin, Texas (the “Property”) Dear Ms. Truelove: As representatives of the owner of the Property, we respectfully request an indefinite postponement for zoning case no. C14-2021-0190 on the April 26, 2022, Planning Commission agenda. Please let me know if you have any questions or if we can provide any additional information. Thank you for your time and attention to this matter. Sincerely, Leah M. Bojo Drenner Group cc: Heather Chaffin, Housing and Planning Department (via electronic delivery) Joi Harden, Housing and Planning Department (via electronic delivery) Jerry Rusthoven, Housing and Planning Department (via electronic delivery) 200 Lee Barton Drive, Suite 100 | Austin, Texas 78704 | 512-807-2900 | www.drennergroup.com 2 of 2
Planning Commission: April 26, 2022 NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN AMENDMENT REVIEW SHEET NEIGHORHOOD PLAN: Oak Hill Combined (West Oak Hill) CASE#: NPA-2021-0025.02 PROJECT NAME: 7715 ½ West State Highway 71 PC DATE: April 26, 2022 March 8, 2022 DATE FILED: March 11, 2021 (In-cycle) 7715 ½ West SH 71 Hwy ADDRESS/ES: DISTRICT AREA: 8 SITE AREA: 13.62 acres OWNER/APPLICANT: Stephen Simon, John Simon and Barbara Simon Bierner AGENT: Drenner Group, PC (Amanda Swor) CASE MANAGER: Maureen Meredith STAFF EMAIL: Maureen.Meredith@austintexas.gov TYPE OF AMENDMENT: Change in Future Land Use Designation PHONE: (512) 974-2695 From: Single Family Base District Zoning Change To: Mixed Use/Office Related Zoning Case: C14-2021-0130 and C14-85-288.23(RCA) Addresses: 7817 and 7715 ½ W. SH 71 Hwy From: LO-NP, RR-NP To: GO-MU-NP NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN ADOPTION DATE: December 11, 2008 CITY COUNCIL DATE: To be determined PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: April 26, 2022 – (Action pending) ACTION: 1 1 of 117 Planning Commission: April 26, 2022 March 8, 2022 – Postponed to April 26, 2022 on the consent agenda at the request of staff. [R. Schneider – 1st; A. Azhar – 2nd] Vote: 10-0 [J. Mushtaler off the dais. J. Thompson and J. Shieh absent]. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Recommended for the applicant’s request for Mixed Use/Office land use. BASIS FOR STAFF’S RECOMMENDATION: The property is a 13.62-acre undeveloped tract of land with split land use on the future land use map. Approximately three-quarters of the northern part of the property has Mixed Use/Office land use and the southern part has Single Family land use. The applicant proposes to change the Single Family land use to Mixed Use/Office so the entire property will be one land use. The proposed development is a 430-unit multifamily residential development with no more than seventeen townhomes on the southern part of the property. The development will include 8.2 acres for a public park and a 0.7-mile pedestrian and bike trail. Mixed Use/Office Land use Single Family Land use Staff supports the applicant’s request to have one land use on the entire tract. The proposed development will provide additional housing options and provide public open space and recreational facilities for the neighborhood and the Oak Hill area. Below are sections of the Oak Hill Plan that supports the applicant’s request: 2 2 of 117 Planning Commission: April 26, 2022 3 3 of 117 Planning Commission: April 26, 2022 LAND USE DESCRIPTIONS EXISTING LAND USE ON THE PROPERTY Single family - Detached …
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET CASE: C14-2021-0130 ZONING FROM: RR-NP (Tract 1) and LO-NP (Tract 2) DISTRICT: 8 TO: GO-MU-NP ADDRESS: 7715 ½ and 7817 West State Highway 71 SITE AREA: 22.17 acers PROPERTY OWNERS: Stephen Simon, John Simon, Barbara Simon Bierner and Marvin H. Kretzschmar AGENT: Drenner Group (Amanda Swor) CASE MANAGER: Wendy Rhoades (512-974-7719, wendy.rhoades@austintexas.gov) STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends general office-mixed use-neighborhood plan (GO-MU-NP) combining district zoning. For a summary of the basis of staff’s recommendation, see page 2. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: APPROVED A POSTPONEMENT REQUEST BY STAFF TO APRIL 26, 2022, BY CONSENT [R. SCHNEIDER; A. AZHAR – 2ND] (10-0) J. MUSHTALER – OFF THE DAIS; J. SHIEH, J. THOMPSON – ABSENT April 26, 2022: March 8, 2022: CITY COUNCIL ACTION: To be Scheduled ORDINANCE NUMBER: ISSUES: On March 25, 2022, Staff received correspondence from an adjacent property owner removing his name from the zoning petition. The prospective buyer also entered into a private Restrictive Covenant regarding The Applicant has entered into a private restrictive covenant with the adjacent property owner to east regarding building height of townhome structures, boundary fencing, emergency access and an impervious cover limit among other items, as shown in C14-2021-0130 2 Exhibit F: Private Restrictive Covenant and Removal of Petition Signature. Previously, on November 11, 2021, Staff received a petition in opposition to this rezoning case. The percentage for this petition was 29.19% and made this a valid petition. The petition, a map and list of property owners within the petition area and signatures received to date are included in Exhibit E: Formal Petition. The Oak Hill Neighborhood Plan Contact Team and the Oak Hill Association of Neighborhoods (OHAN) is opposed to any rezoning. Staff has also received numerous comments in opposition of this rezoning request. For all written or emailed comments, please see Exhibit C: Correspondence Received. CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: This property is currently undeveloped and approximately 22.17 acers in size. It is located on the south side of W. SH 71 and consists of RR-NP and LO-NP zonings. Adjacent zoning consists of LR-MU-CO-NP, LO-MU-CO-NP and RR-NP to the east; SF-6-NP to the south, and SF-6-NP and CS-NP to the west. To the north is W. SH 71 right-of-way and is not zoned. Please refer to Exhibit A: Zoning Map and Exhibit B: Aerial Map. Per the applicant’s rezoning application, they are requesting GO-MU-NP to construct a multifamily development with …
RESTRICTIVE COVENANT AMENDMENT REVIEW SHEET CASE: C14-85-288.23(RCA) – 7715 ½ West State Highway 71 DISTRICT: 8 ADDRESS: 7715 ½ West State Highway 71 SITE AREA: 13.367 acres EXISTING ZONING: LO-NP PROPERTY OWNER: Stephen Simon, John Simon, Barbara Simon Bierner AGENT: Drenner Group (Amanda Swor) CASE MANAGER: Wendy Rhoades (512-974-7719, wendy.rhoades@austintexas.gov) STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends amending the Restrictive Covenant as outlined in Exhibit D: Restrictive Covenant Amendment Redlines. For a summary of the basis of staff’s recommendation, see page 2. ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: April 6, 2022: APPROVED AN AMENDMENT TO THE RESTRICTIVE COVENANT AS STAFF RECOMMENDED, WITH AN ADDITIONAL CONDITION TO LIMIT ACCESS TO LITTLE DEER CROSSING TO EMERGENCY VEHICLES ONLY, AS SHOWN IN ATTACHED MOTION NO. 20220406 003a [J. BRISTOL; P. BEDFORD – 2ND] (9-1) COMMISSONER THOMPSON VOTED NAY; ONE VACANCY ON THE COMMISSION March 2, 2022: APPROVED A POSTPONEMENT REQUEST BY THE APPLICANT TO A FUTURE ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION DATE [K. RAMBERG; J. BRISTOL – 2ND] (8-0) R. SCOTT – ABSENT; TWO VACANCIES ON THE COMMISSION February 16, 2022: APPROVED A JOINT POSTPONEMENT REQUEST BY THE APPLICANT AND NEIGHBORHOOD TO MARCH 2, 2022 [K. RAMBERG; R. BRIMER – 2ND] (9-0) TWO VACANCIES ON THE COMMISSION February 2, 2022: APPROVED A POSTPONEMENT REQUEST BY THE NEIGHBORHOOD TO FEBRUARY 17, 2022 C14-85-288.23(RCA) 2 [K. RAMBERG; BRISTOL – 2ND] (6-0) BARRETT BIXLER, QURESHI, SCOTT – ABSENT; TWO VACANCIES ON THE COMMISSION PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: APPROVED A POSTPONEMENT REQUEST BY STAFF TO APRIL 26, 2022, BY CONSENT [R. SCHNEIDER; A. AZHAR – 2ND] (10-0) J. MUSHTALER – NOT PRESENT FOR PASSAGE OF THE CONSENT AGENDA; J. SHIEH, J. THOMPSON – ABSENT April 26, 2022: March 8, 2022: CITY COUNCIL ACTION: To be Scheduled ISSUES: The Applicant has entered into a private restrictive covenant with the adjacent property owner to east regarding building height of townhome structures, boundary fencing, emergency access and an impervious cover limit, among other items. Please refer to Exhibit E: Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions and Removal of Petition Signature at the back of the Staff backup material. Interested parties in the area have raised concerns about the proposed development and increasing the impervious cover currently on the site. This property is located within the Williamson Creek Watershed of the Colorado River Basin, which is classified as a Barton Springs Zone Watershed by Chapter 25-8 of the City’s Land Development Code. Due to the existing 1987 …
PLANNING COMMISSION SITE PLAN VARIANCE REQUEST REVIEW SHEET CASE NUMBER: SPC-2020-0121C PLANNING COMMISSION HEARING DATE: 04/26/22 (512) 807-2904 Phone: (512) 974-2711 Renee.Johns@austintexas.gov Drenner Group, PC (Amanda Swor) 200 Lee Barton Dr Suite 100 Austin, TX 78704 90 Rainey St LP/ 92 Rainey Street LP 801 W 5th St Ste 100 Austin, TX 78703 PROJECT NAME: 90 Rainey St ADDRESS OF APPLICATION: 90 Rainey, 610 Davis St, 612 Davis St APPLICANT: AGENT: CASE MANAGER: Renee Johns APPROVED DEVELOPMENT: The applicant currently has an approved site plan. The permit is issued for a high rise development in the Rainey District that includes the following uses: a cocktail lounge, hotel, and multi-family. The applicant is requesting a variance from 25-2-721 E 1 of the Waterfront Overlay. DESCRIPTION OF VARIANCE: The applicant requests a variance from § 25-2-721(E) 1 of the Waterfront Overlay Regulations, which limits exterior mirrored glass and glare producing glass surface building materials. The Land Development Code (LDC) defines mirrored glass as glass with a reflectivity index greater than 20%. The applicant proposes to use glass of a reflectivity index of 25% The Waterfront Overlay variance process requires the applicant to obtain a recommendation from the Small Area Planning Joint Committee and Environmental Commission, before the Land Use Commission. The variance was heard by SAPJC on April 13th, and recommend forwarding the variance request without recommendation to the Planning Commission. SAPJC requested more information from staff/applicant regarding potential impact on adjacent buildings, bird friendly design, transmittance, reflectivity, LEED best practices and energy efficiency. These findings are summarized under the Small Area Planning Joint Committee Recommendation section. Staff and the applicant could not schedule to be heard by the Environmental Commission before the PC Hearing. 25-2-721 A 4 States the Land Use Commission may approve or deny the site plan without a recommendation from the Environmental Commission. SUMMARY STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the variance with conditions: glass ratings are restricted to 25%, 47% transmittance, no more than 0.25 Solar Heat Gain Coefficient rating, and incorporate birdy friendly design elements into site plan with a site plan correction. Before recommending the project for a variance, staff considered whether “the variance is the minimum required by the peculiarities of the tract” [LDC Section 25-2-713(B)(2)]. The peculiarities of the site include: Site is located in CBD and is required to achieve AEGB rating Increased reflectivity index coupled with 47% transmittance and …
SUBDIVISION REVIEW SHEET CASE NO.: C8S-79-139(VAC) SUBDIVISION NAME: D.W. Patrick Addition (VAC) AREA: 50 acres OWNER/APPLICANT: Clayton Properties Group (Tyler Gatewood) and 2906 East P.C. DATE: 4/26/2022 LOT(S): 1 Howard Lane LLC (Saheed Minhas) COUNTY: Travis AGENT: BGE, Inc. (J. Adam Berry) ADDRESS OF SUBDIVISION: 2906 E. Howard Ln. Formerly Gregg Ln GRIDS: P-33, Q-33 WATERSHED: Harris Branch and Gilleland Creek JURISDICTION: 2 Mile ETJ EXISTING ZONING: N/A MUD: N/A PROPOSED LAND USE: see Howard Lane Preliminary Plan – single family, commercial, drainage, pond ADMINISTRATIVE WAIVERS: N/A VARIANCES: N/A SIDEWALKS: Sidewalks will be provided on replat. DEPARTMENT COMMENTS: Approval of the total plat vacation of D.W. Patrick Addition Volume 78 Page 293 consisting of one 50.00 acre lot. This property will be replatted as Howard Lane Phases 1, 2 and 3. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: The staff recommends approval of this subdivision vacation. This plat meets 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 D.W. Patrick Addition Location Map
SUBDIVISION REVIEW SHEET CASE NO.: C8J-2019-0143.1A SUBDIVISION NAME: Howard Lane Phase 1 AREA: 53.31 acres OWNER/APPLICANT: Clayton Properties Group (Tyler Gatewood), 2700 East LOT(S): 135 P.C. DATE: 4/26/2022 Howard Lane Invetment LLC (Saeed Minhas), 2906 East Howard Lane LLC (Saeed Minhas) COUNTY: Travis AGENT: BGE, Inc. (J. Adam Berry) ADDRESS OF SUBDIVISION: 2906 E. Howard Ln. GRIDS: P-33, Q-33 WATERSHED: Harris Branch and Gilleland Creek JURISDICTION: 2 Mile ETJ EXISTING ZONING: N/A MUD: N/A PROPOSED LAND USE: Single Family, Drainage, Pond, Commercial ADMINISTRATIVE WAIVERS: N/A VARIANCES: Two Administrative Variances have been granted in accordance with 30- 5-42 for cut and fill from 4-8 feet. SIDEWALKS: Sidewalks will be provided on all internal streets. DEPARTMENT COMMENTS: Approval with Conditions of the Howard Lane Phase 1 Final Plat, consisting of 135 lots on 53.31 acres. Water and wastewater will be provided by the City of Austin. Staff recommends approval of the plat subject to the conditions listed in the attached comment report. After the conditions are met, the plat will comply with City of Austin Land Development Code, Chapter 30-2-84(B). The conditions include STUFF. These are administrative actions that require no discretionary review. An application that has been approved with conditions may be updated to address those conditions until the application expires and the plat does not need to be heard before the Commission again. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: The staff recommends approval with conditions of this subdivision. This plan meets all applicable County, State and City of Austin LDC requirements. 1 ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISSION ACTION: CASE MANAGER: Sarah Sumner Email address: sarah.sumner@traviscountytx.gov PHONE: 512-854-7687 2 BGE, Inc. 101 West Louis Henna Blvd., Suite 400 Austin, TX 78728 Tel: 512-879-0400 ● www.bgeinc.com TBPELS Registration No. F-1046 TBPELS Licensed Surveying Firm No. 10106502 E D A A D A D B C B C B BGE, Inc. 101 West Louis Henna Blvd., Suite 400 Austin, TX 78728 Tel: 512-879-0400 ● www.bgeinc.com TBPELS Registration No. F-1046 TBPELS Licensed Surveying Firm No. 10106502 E F E D D B C F D B C BGE, Inc. 101 West Louis Henna Blvd., Suite 400 Austin, TX 78728 Tel: 512-879-0400 ● www.bgeinc.com TBPELS Registration No. F-1046 TBPELS Licensed Surveying Firm No. 10106502 BGE, Inc. 101 West Louis Henna Blvd., Suite 400 Austin, TX 78728 Tel: 512-879-0400 ● www.bgeinc.com TBPELS Registration No. F-1046 TBPELS Licensed Surveying Firm No. 10106502 BGE, Inc. 101 West Louis Henna Blvd., Suite 400 Austin, …
SUBDIVISION REVIEW SHEET LOT(S): 122 COUNTY: Travis P.C. DATE: 4/26/2022 CASE NO.: C8J-2019-0143.2A SUBDIVISION NAME: Howard Lane Phase 2 AREA: 18.29 acres OWNER/APPLICANT: Clayton Properties Group (Tyler Gatewood) AGENT: BGE, Inc. (J. Adam Berry) ADDRESS OF SUBDIVISION: 2906 E. Howard Ln. GRIDS: P-33, Q-33 WATERSHED: Harris Branch and Gilleland Creek JURISDICTION: 2 Mile ETJ EXISTING ZONING: N/A MUD: N/A PROPOSED LAND USE: Single Family ADMINISTRATIVE WAIVERS: N/A VARIANCES: Two Administrative Variances have been granted in accordance with 30- 5-42 for cut and fill from 4-8 feet. SIDEWALKS: Sidewalks will be provided on all internal streets. DEPARTMENT COMMENTS: Approval with Conditions of the Howard Lane Phase 2 Final Plat, consisting of 122 lots on 18.292 acres. Water and wastewater will be provided by the City of Austin. Staff recommends approval of the plat subject to the conditions listed in the attached comment report. After the conditions are met, the plat will comply with City of Austin Land Development Code, Chapter 30-2-84(B). The conditions include STUFF. These are administrative actions that require no discretionary review. An application that has been approved with conditions may be updated to address those conditions until the application expires and the plat does not need to be heard before the Commission again. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: The staff recommends approval with conditions of this subdivision. This plan meets all applicable County, State and City of Austin LDC requirements. ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISSION ACTION: CASE MANAGER: Sarah Sumner PHONE: 512-854-7687 1 Email address: sarah.sumner@traviscountytx.gov 2 BGE, Inc. 101 West Louis Henna Blvd., Suite 400 Austin, Texas 78728 Tel: 512-879-0400 ● www.bgeinc.com TBPELS Registration No. F-1046 TBPELS Licensed Surveying Firm No. 10106502 B B Q Q E E E H H G F F K L B B I H H G F F D B B B BGE, Inc. 101 West Louis Henna Blvd., Suite 400 Austin, Texas 78728 Tel: 512-879-0400 ● www.bgeinc.com TBPELS Registration No. F-1046 TBPELS Licensed Surveying Firm No. 10106502 BGE, Inc. 101 West Louis Henna Blvd., Suite 400 Austin, Texas 78728 Tel: 512-879-0400 ● www.bgeinc.com TBPELS Registration No. F-1046 TBPELS Licensed Surveying Firm No. 10106502 BGE, Inc. 101 West Louis Henna Blvd., Suite 400 Austin, Texas 78728 Tel: 512-879-0400 ● www.bgeinc.com TBPELS Registration No. F-1046 TBPELS Licensed Surveying Firm No. 10106502 CITY OF AUSTIN – TRAVIS COUNTY – SINGLE SUBDIVISION OFFICE SUBDIVISION APPLICATION – MASTER COMMENT REPORT April 20, 2022 U0 512-854-7687 Howard Lane Phase 2 …
SUBDIVISION REVIEW SHEET LOT(S): 131 COUNTY: Travis P.C. DATE: 4/26/2022 CASE NO.: C8J-2020-0013.3A SUBDIVISION NAME: West Bella Fortuna Phase 3 AREA: 27.795 acres OWNER/APPLICANT: Clayton Properties Group (Tyler Gatewood) AGENT: Doucet & Associated (Sumita Kadariya) ADDRESS OF SUBDIVISION: Bella Fortuna Drive GRIDS: G10 WATERSHED: Onion Creek JURISDICTION: 2 Mile ETJ EXISTING ZONING: MUD: PROPOSED LAND USE: Single Family, Drainage ADMINISTRATIVE WAIVERS: VARIANCES: None SIDEWALKS: Sidewalks will be provided on all internal streets. DEPARTMENT COMMENTS: Approval with Conditions of West Bella Fortuna Ph 3 Final Plat, consisting of 131 lots on 27.795 acres. Water and wastewater will be provided by the City of Austin. Staff recommends approval of the plat subject to the conditions listed in the attached comment report. After the conditions are met, the plat will comply with City of Austin Land Development Code, Chapter 30-2-84(B). The conditions include STUFF. These are administrative actions that require no discretionary review. An application that has been approved with conditions may be updated to address those conditions until the application expires and the plat does not need to be heard before the Commission again. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: The staff recommends approval with conditions of this subdivision. This plan meets all applicable County, State and City of Austin LDC requirements. ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISSION ACTION: CASE MANAGER: Sarah Sumner PHONE: 512-854-7687 1 Email address: sarah.sumner@traviscountytx.gov 2 CITY OF AUSTIN – TRAVIS COUNTY – SINGLE SUBDIVISION OFFICE SUBDIVISION APPLICATION – MASTER COMMENT REPORT April 21, 2022 11328 BRADSHAW RD U0 512-854-7687 C8J-2020-0013.3A CASE NUMBER: REVISION #: UPDATE: 00 CASE MANAGER: Sarah Sumner PHONE #: PROJECT NAME: West Bella Fortuna Phase 3 Final Plat LOCATION: SUBMITTAL DATE: March 28, 2022 REPORT DUE DATE: April 18, 2022 FINAL REPORT DATE: STAFF REPORT: 3 DAYS HAVE BEEN ADDED TO THE UPDATE DEADLINE 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 …
PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA Tuesday, April 26, 2022 The Planning Commission will convene at 6:00 PM on Tuesday, April 26, 2022 at Austin City Hall, Council Chambers, Room 1001 301 W. Second Street, Austin, TX. Some members of the Planning Commission may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Greg Anderson Awais Azhar Grayson Cox Yvette Flores – Secretary Claire Hempel – Vice-Chair Patrick Howard Jennifer Mushtaler Solveij Rosa Praxis Carmen Llanes Pulido Robert Schneider Todd Shaw – Chair James Shieh – Parliamentarian Jeffrey Thompson Ex-Officio Members Arati Singh – AISD Board of Trustees Jessica Cohen – Chair of Board of Adjustment Spencer Cronk - City Manager Richard Mendoza - Director of 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 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 Attorney: Steven Maddoux, 512-974-6080 Commission Liaison: Andrew Rivera, 512-974-6508 PUBLIC COMMUNICATION The first four (4) speakers signed up prior to the commencement of the meeting will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of April 12, 2022. B. PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. Plan Amendment: Location: NPA-2021-0005.02 - Montopolis Multifamily; District 3 2601 Montopolis Drive, 6700 & 6800 E. Ben White Blvd SVRD WB, Carson Creek, Country Club Creek Watersheds; Montopolis NP Area Montopolis QO2B, LLC Thrower Design, LLC (Ron Thrower and Victoria Haase) Industry to Mixed Use land use Not Recommended Maureen Meredith, 512-974-2695, maureen.meredith@austintexas.gov Housing and Planning Department Applicant postponement request to May 24, 2022. NPA-2021-0025.01 - 290 West and Scenic Brook 8328 1/2, 8352 W. US 290 and 8112 Scenic Brook Dr., Williamson Creek Watershed - Barton Springs Zone; Oak Hill Combined (West Oak Hill) NP Area Schmidt Investments, LTD (RERS, Inc.) (Robert Schmidt, Pres.) Armbrust & Brown, PLLC (Richard T. Suttle, Jr.) Neighborhood Mixed Use and Single Family to Mixed Use Pending Maureen Meredith, 512-974-2695, maureen.meredith@austintexas.gov Housing and Planning Department Applicant Indefinite Postponement Request. NPA-2018-0021.02 - Skyline Oltorf Mixed Use; District 3 5100, 5208 & 5010 E. Oltorf Street and 2424 & 2424 1/2 Riverside Farms Road, Country Club West …
City of Austin Housing and Plannin g Department P.O. Box 1088, Austin, TX 78767 -1088 (512) 974-3100 ♦ Fax (512) 974-3112 ♦ www .c ity o fau s tin .o rg/ h ou s in g MEMORANDUM TO: Todd W. Shaw, Chair & Planning Commission Members April 19, 2022 NPA-2021-0015.04 _6600, 6702, 6704 & 6706 Regiene Road C14-2021-0157_6600, 6702, 6704 & 6706 Regiene Road Maureen Meredith, Senior Planner, Inclusive Planning Division Heather Chaffin, Senior Planner, Current Planning Division Housing and Planning Department FROM: DATE: RE: Staff requests a postponement of the above-referenced cases from the April 26, 2022 Planning Commission hearing to the May 10, 2022 hearing date to allow additional time to review the applications. The postponement request was made in a timely manner and meets the Planning Commission’s policy. Attachments: Plan Amendment Map Zoning Map The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and will provide reasonable modifications and equal access to communications upon request. 1 of 3 The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and will provide reasonable modifications and equal access to communications upon request. 2 of 3 The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and will provide reasonable modifications and equal access to communications upon request. 3 of 3
City of Austin Housing and Plannin g Department P.O. Box 1088, Austin, TX 78767 -1088 (512) 974-3100 ♦ Fax (512) 974-3112 ♦ www .c ity o fau s tin .o rg/ h ou s in g MEMORANDUM TO: Todd W. Shaw, Chair & Planning Commission Members April 19, 2022 NPA-2021-0015.04 _6600, 6702, 6704 & 6706 Regiene Road C14-2021-0157_6600, 6702, 6704 & 6706 Regiene Road Maureen Meredith, Senior Planner, Inclusive Planning Division Heather Chaffin, Senior Planner, Current Planning Division Housing and Planning Department FROM: DATE: RE: Staff requests a postponement of the above-referenced cases from the April 26, 2022 Planning Commission hearing to the May 10, 2022 hearing date to allow additional time to review the applications. The postponement request was made in a timely manner and meets the Planning Commission’s policy. Attachments: Plan Amendment Map Zoning Map The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and will provide reasonable modifications and equal access to communications upon request. 1 of 3 The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and will provide reasonable modifications and equal access to communications upon request. 2 of 3 The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and will provide reasonable modifications and equal access to communications upon request. 3 of 3
City of Austin Housing and Plannin g Department P.O. Box 1088, Austin, TX 78767 -1088 (512) 974-3100 ♦ Fax (512) 974-3112 ♦ www .c ity o fau s tin .o rg/ h ou s in g MEMORANDUM TO: Todd W. Shaw, Chair & Planning Commission Members April 19, 2022 NPA-2021-0015.03 _6603 Regiene Road C14-2021-0158_6603 Regiene Road Maureen Meredith, Senior Planner, Inclusive Planning Division Heather Chaffin, Senior Planner, Current Planning Division Housing and Planning Department FROM: DATE: RE: Staff requests a postponement of the above-referenced cases from the April 26, 2022 Planning Commission hearing to the May 10, 2022 hearing date to allow additional time to review the applications. This postponement request was made in a timely manner and meets the Planning Commission’s policy. Attachments: Plan Amendment Map Zoning Map The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and will provide reasonable modifications and equal access to communications upon request. 1 of 3 The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and will provide reasonable modifications and equal access to communications upon request. 2 of 3 The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and will provide reasonable modifications and equal access to communications upon request. 3 of 3
City of Austin Housing and Plannin g Department P.O. Box 1088, Austin, TX 78767 -1088 (512) 974-3100 ♦ Fax (512) 974-3112 ♦ www .c ity o fau s tin .o rg/ h ou s in g MEMORANDUM TO: Todd W. Shaw, Chair & Planning Commission Members April 19, 2022 NPA-2021-0015.03 _6603 Regiene Road C14-2021-0158_6603 Regiene Road Maureen Meredith, Senior Planner, Inclusive Planning Division Heather Chaffin, Senior Planner, Current Planning Division Housing and Planning Department FROM: DATE: RE: Staff requests a postponement of the above-referenced cases from the April 26, 2022 Planning Commission hearing to the May 10, 2022 hearing date to allow additional time to review the applications. This postponement request was made in a timely manner and meets the Planning Commission’s policy. Attachments: Plan Amendment Map Zoning Map The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and will provide reasonable modifications and equal access to communications upon request. 1 of 3 The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and will provide reasonable modifications and equal access to communications upon request. 2 of 3 The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and will provide reasonable modifications and equal access to communications upon request. 3 of 3
PLANNING COMMISISON SITE PLAN – COMPATIBILITY VARIANCES ONLY CASE NUMBER: PROJECT NAME: SP-2021-0102C PC HEARING DATE: April 26th, 2022 1400 Cedar Ave 1400 Cedar Ave 1 (512) 978-1735 (512) 761-6161 (512) 259-6877 Urban Gravity 5110 Lancaster Ct Austin, TX 78723 Zack Lofton zack.lofton@austintexas.gov Civilitude LLC (Alejandra Flores) 5110 Lancaster Ct Austin, TX 78723 ADDRESS: COUNCIL DISTRICT: OWNER/APPLICANT: ENGINEER: CASE MANAGER: NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN: Chestnut Neighborhood Plan Area PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT: The applicant is proposing to redevelop 2 lots with commercial land uses zoned CS-MU-V-CO-NP into a 5-unit Condominium Residential land use with parking, bike parking and public sidewalk improvements. DESCRIPTION OF WAIVER: This item was a discussion item at the April 12th Planning Commission meeting, and the applicant has made adjustments to their proposed site plan based on the Planning Commission and community feedback. The applicant is requesting a waiver from § 25-2-1063. This site is subject to a 25’ compatibility setback and the proposed development is encroaching into the 25’ setback on the north and west property lines. Additionally, a portion of the site is subject to compatibility height limitations that start at 30’ and the two westernmost proposed units would exceed their 30’ limit at 36’. The west property line abuts an alley with an SF-3 property with a 5’ rear setback on the opposite side of the alley and the north property line abuts an SF-3 property with a 5’ interior side yard setback. After the previous meeting’s discussion, the applicant is now proposing to reorient their site with 5 units (36’ height) being setback 20’ from the north and west property lines. If approved, this waiver will not impact sightlines at the intersection of 14th Street and Cedar Avenue. COMPATIBILITY: Section 25-2-1051 states that Article 10 Compatibility Standards apply if a use in a SF-6 or less restrictive zoning district is located on a property across the street from or adjoining a property on which is zoned SF-5 or more restrictive or a use is permitted in a SF-5 or more restrictive zoning district is located. § 25-2-1063 - HEIGHT LIMITATIONS AND SETBACKS FOR LARGE SITES. (A) This section applies to a site that has: 1400 Cedar Ave 1400 Cedar Ave SP-2021-0102C (1) an area that exceeds 20,000 square feet; or (2) a street frontage that exceeds 100 feet. (B) In this section, the term "structure" excludes a rain garden using no concrete that is designed in accordance …
SUBDIVISION REVIEW SHEET LOT(S): 131 COUNTY: Travis P.C. DATE: 4/26/2022 CASE NO.: C8J-2020-0013.3A SUBDIVISION NAME: West Bella Fortuna Phase 3 AREA: 27.795 acres OWNER/APPLICANT: Clayton Properties Group (Tyler Gatewood) AGENT: Doucet & Associated (Sumita Kadariya) ADDRESS OF SUBDIVISION: Bella Fortuna Drive GRIDS: G10 WATERSHED: Onion Creek JURISDICTION: 2 Mile ETJ EXISTING ZONING: MUD: PROPOSED LAND USE: Single Family, Drainage ADMINISTRATIVE WAIVERS: VARIANCES: None SIDEWALKS: Sidewalks will be provided on all internal streets. DEPARTMENT COMMENTS: Approval with Conditions of West Bella Fortuna Ph 3 Final Plat, consisting of 131 lots on 27.795 acres. Water and wastewater will be provided by the City of Austin. Staff recommends approval of the plat subject to the conditions listed in the attached comment report. After the conditions are met, the plat will comply with City of Austin Land Development Code, Chapter 30-2-84(B). The conditions include STUFF. These are administrative actions that require no discretionary review. An application that has been approved with conditions may be updated to address those conditions until the application expires and the plat does not need to be heard before the Commission again. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: The staff recommends approval with conditions of this subdivision. This plan meets all applicable County, State and City of Austin LDC requirements. ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISSION ACTION: CASE MANAGER: Sarah Sumner PHONE: 512-854-7687 1 Email address: sarah.sumner@traviscountytx.gov 2 CITY OF AUSTIN – TRAVIS COUNTY – SINGLE SUBDIVISION OFFICE SUBDIVISION APPLICATION – MASTER COMMENT REPORT April 21, 2022 11328 BRADSHAW RD U0 512-854-7687 C8J-2020-0013.3A CASE NUMBER: REVISION #: UPDATE: 00 CASE MANAGER: Sarah Sumner PHONE #: PROJECT NAME: West Bella Fortuna Phase 3 Final Plat LOCATION: SUBMITTAL DATE: March 28, 2022 REPORT DUE DATE: April 18, 2022 FINAL REPORT DATE: STAFF REPORT: 3 DAYS HAVE BEEN ADDED TO THE UPDATE DEADLINE 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 …
SUBDIVISION REVIEW SHEET CASE NO.: C8J-2021-0080.0A COMMISSION DATE: April 26, 2022 SUBDIVISION NAME: Whisper Valley Multifamily Parcel 65 Preliminary Plan ADDRESS: 17001 E Braker Lane APPLICANT: Club Deal 120 Whisper Valley, L.P. AGENT: Land Dev Consulting (Michael Giannetta) ZONING: Whisper Valley PUD NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN: N/A AREA: 16.2 acres COUNTY: Travis LOTS: 1 DISTRICT: N/A WATERSHED: Gilleland Creek JURISDICTION: Limited Purpose SIDEWALKS: Sidewalks will be constructed along Lilt Drive. VARIANCE: N/A DEPARTMENT COMMENTS: The request is for the approval of Whisper Valley Multifamily Parcel 65 Preliminary Plan, comprised of 1 lot and right-of-way on 16.2 acres. The preliminary plan does not comply with the criteria for approval in LDC 30-2-84 and staff recommends disapproval for the reasons listed in the attached comment report. An application that has been disapproved with reasons may be updated to address those reasons until the application expires. If the applicant submits an update to address the reasons for disapproval, that update will be presented to the Land Use Commission within fifteen days of submittal. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends disapproval of the plat for the reasons listed in the comment report dated April 21, 2022, and attached as Exhibit C. CASE MANAGER: Jennifer Bennett PHONE: 512-974-9002 E-mail: jennifer.bennett@austintexas.gov ATTACHMENTS Exhibit A: Vicinity map Exhibit B: Proposed preliminary plan Exhibit C: Comment report dated April 21, 2022 A L C O N N D D E V GN N I S U L T 0 2,000' 4,000' SCALE: 1" = 2,000' 3 7 9 M F 0 3 1 H S N O R A R D H V E R I C T E B O U L P A E. B A R A D K E A R L A A N E D A A PROJECT LOCATION D A E N A R L O L Y A T llc consulting, 4201 WEST PARMER LN., SUITE C-100 AUSTIN, TX 78727 ∙ OFFICE: 512.872.6696 FIRM NO. 16384 SITE LOCATION MAP WHISPER VALLEY PARCEL 65 AUSTIN, TEXAS 78653 PRELIMINARY PLAN FOR WHISPER VALLEY MULTIFAMILY PARCEL 65 AUSTIN, TEXAS 78653 SHEET INDEX DESCRIPTION COVER SHEET GENERAL NOTES PRELIMINARY PLAN OVERALL PRELIMINARY PLAN 1 of 1 NO. 1 2 3 4 EXHIBIT A EXISTING DRAINAGE AREA MAP EXHIBIT B PROPOSED DRAINAGE AREA MAP EXHIBIT C OVERALL DRAINAGE AREA MAP EXHIBIT D SLOPE MAP EXHIBIT E TREE PLAN EXHIBIT EXHIBIT F TREE LIST EXHIBIT EXHIBIT G OVERALL UTILITY EXHIBIT …
MECHANICAL AND PLUMBING BOARD Tuesday April 26, 2022 @ 9:30 AM- IN PERSON PERMITTING DEVELOPMENT CENTER/ 4TH FLOOR, CONF RM 4001 6310 WILHELMINA DELCO DR AUSTIN, TEXAS Stephen Cox-Chair (Renteria); Robert Thornton-V Chair (Kitchen); Bianca Tafares (Adler), Joe Cooper (Madison) Joseph Hernandez (Fuentes), Alex Ramirez (Kelly), Kyle Smith (Pool), CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Bobbi Joe Foster (Ellis), David Nichols (Tovo); Bill Harris(Alter) AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMUNICATION: 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. APPROVAL OF MINUTES- Minutes from Regular Called Meeting from November 2. DISCUSSION AND ACTION- Election of Officers 16, 2022. 3. DISCUSSION a. Discussion- SOP with DSD and AWU on current process of a Water Meter b. Discussion- Interpretation of below grade full level parking garage c. Discussion- Reclaim Water System at Permitting Dev. Center-TOUR 4. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans 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 Rick Arzola at Development Services Department, Building Inspections, at (512) 974-2417, for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711.
BOARD MEETING April 26, 2022 Mechanical and Plumbing Board APPROVED MINUTES The Mechanical and Plumbing Board convened in a Regular Called Meeting on April 26, 2022. Meeting took place at the Permit Development Center at 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Drive. Board Chairman Cox, called the Meeting to order at 9:45 a.m. Board Members in Attendance: Stephen Cox, William Harris, Robert Thornton, Bianca Tafares, Alex Ramirez, and Bobbi Jo Foster. Absent members: Joe Cooper, Dave Nichols, Kyle Smith and Joseph Hernandez Staff Members in Attendance: Rick Arzola (DSD), Charles Ablanedo (DSD), Chad Watson (DSD) and John Cruz (DSD). 1. GENERAL CITIZEN COMMUNICATION- No Citizen Communication signed to speak. 2 APPROVAL OF MINUTES: The minutes from the November 16 meeting was approved as written. Vice Chair Thornton made a motion to approve the minutes, board member Harris second the motion. Board member Ramirez added for a correction on Board member in attendance from November’s meeting to add his name that was not listed. Motion pass 6- 0 DISCUSSION AND ACTION: Election of Offices- Board member Harris nominated Stephen Cox as Chair. V. Chair Thornton second the nomination, Motion pass 6-0 to re-elect Cox as Chairman. Chairman Cox made a motion to nominate Robert Thornton as Vice Chair, board member Harris second the nomination, motion pass 6-0 to re-elect Robert Thornton as Vice. Chair. 3 4 DISCUSSION: not such been completed as Driveway/Sidewalk A. SOP with DSD and AWU on Water Meters- John Cruz, Program Manager of Construction with Site and Sub Utilities provided information on a new Standard Operating Procedure with water meters. In conjunction with the tap office and Austin Water Utility, water meters are able to be distributed to an entire subdivision for each address once it meets the requirements and it is accepted from TCEQ and the wastewater department. Previously before these meters for smaller and individual projects were being held up by processes that had or Environmental/landscaping issues. This new SOP process would eliminate the “hostage” situation of those water meter from those inspection process that were causing the hold. Board member Ramirez asked if there was a contingency plan in place if there was a meter that was either misplaced, stolen or used an incorrect manner from the accepted subdivision, Mr Cruz opted to have the Austin Water tap office answer that question. B. Interpretation of below grade full level parking garage- Commercial Mechanical Supervisor Charlie Ablanedo will …
REGULAR MEETING OF THE HISPANIC/LATINO QUALITY OF LIFE RESOURCE ADVISORY COMMISSION TUESDAY, APRIL 26, 2022 AT 5:30 PM AUSTIN CITY HALL – BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS ROOM 1101 301 W 2ND St, AUSTIN, TX 78701 Some members of the Commission may be participating by videoconference 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 Amanda.Jasso@austintexas.gov or 512-974-9107. The information required is the speaker name, item number(s) they wish to speak on if applicable, email address and telephone number (must be the same number that will be used to call into the meeting). AGENDA CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Amanda Afifi, District 2, Chair Sharon Vigil, District 7, Vice-Chair Ricardo Garay, District 3 Jesus Perales, District 8 Zaira R. Garcia, District 4 CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Each speaker will have three minutes to speak Maria C. Solis, District 5 Felicia Peña, Mayor Sandy Ramirez, District 6 Daniela Silva, District 1 District 9 - Vacant District 10 - Vacant 1. APPROVAL OF FEBRUARY AND MARCH MEETING MINUTES 2. PUBLIC BRIEFINGS a. Early Childhood Services – Briefing on American Rescue Plan Act funds for early childhood investments and pending unmet needs. Presenter: Cathy McHorse - Success by 6, United Way for Greater Austin 2. STAFF BRIEFINGS a. Palm District Planning Update – Update on draft vision framework for the plan. Presenter: Stevie Greathouse - Housing and Planning Department 3. NEW BUSINESS a. Introduction from Assistant City Manager Veronica Briseño, Executive Liaison to the Commission b. Discussion and possible action regarding Commission elections for Chair and Vice Chair. 4. OLD BUSINESS Discussion and possible action: a. Economic Development and Access to Affordable Housing work group (Commissioner Garcia) b. Health Work Group (Commissioner Garay) c. Representatives to Joint Inclusion Committee (Chair Afifi and Vice-Chair Vigil) d. Representatives to Commission on Seniors (Commissioner Solis) e. Budget and Policy Priorities Work Group (Chair Afifi, Vice-Chair Vigil, and Commissioners Peña, Silva, and Perales) f. COVID-19 Work Group (Vacant) g. Education Work Group (Chair Afifi, Vice-Chair Vigil, and Commissioner Garcia) h. Public Safety Work Group (Chair Afifi and Commissioner Peña) i. Arts and Culture Work Group (Chair Afifi) j. …
STRATEGIC PLAN | 2019-2023 American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Investments for Early Childhood & Family Supports Hispanic Quality of Life Commission– April 26, 2022 CATHY MCHORSE, VICE PRESIDENT, SUCCESS BY SIX COALITION UNITED WAY FOR GREATER AUSTIN 2 ADDRESS GAPS IN CHILD CARE FOR FAMILIES Workforce Solutions Capital Area Continuity of Care Expansion Family & Community Engagement Navigator Staff City: $1,965,104 - Underway City: $533,832 - Underway County: $906,399 - in process Goal: Prevent childcare disruptions and move children off waitlist and into care County: $168,233 - in process Goal: Move children off scholarship waitlist and into care through childcare scholarships, Head Start, Early Head Start, or public Pre-K 3 STABILIZING THE CHILD CARE WORKFORCE Workforce Solutions Capital Area – Child Care Essential Worker Premium Pay City: $765,945 - Underway County: $385,785 - in process Goal: Incentivize retention of childcare staff who have performed in-person throughout the pandemic at heightened risk to themselves 4 STABILIZING THE CHILD CARE WORKFORCE Texas Association for the Education of Young Children -T.E.A.C.H. Early Childhood Texas Scholarship Program City: $157,000 - pending administrative contract (April/May 2022 start) County: N/A Goal: Support early childhood educators to further their education in the field of early childhood to improve their qualifications and impact the quality of care provided to the children they s erve 5 STABILIZE PROGRAMS THAT SUPPORT FAMILIES WITH YOUNG CHILDREN Any Baby Can – Ready Families Collaborative City: $177,083 - pending administrative contract (April/May 2022 start) County: (included in City amount) Goal: Retain staff who are providing direct face- to-face services and reduce turnover rates 6 EXPAND ACCESS TO FULL-DAY PRE-K Austin ISD – Full-day Pre-K 3 City: $902,075, pending Council Approval May 19th County: N/A Goal: Expand full day Pre-K3 to 5 classrooms Del Valle ISD – Dual-language Full-day Pre- K 4 City: $750K –Underway County: $250K - Pending contract approvals Goal: Expand access for children of families that do not qualify based on state income eligibility guidelines but cannot afford tuition-based Pre-K 7 ENSURE HEALTHIEST START POSSIBLE FOR CHILDREN APH – Family Connects Expansion City: $2,000,000; Underway County: N/A Goal: Expand services to another hospital system – Ascension Seton United Way For Greater Austin – Family Connects Evaluation City: $325K - Underway County: N/A Goal: Evaluation focused on local outcomes, with emphasis on ROI for health care payer 8 INCREASE ACCESS TO AFFORDABLE QUALITY CHILD CARE TO MEET NEEDS OF ALL FAMILIES United …
Palm District Planning Initiative Hispanic/Latino Quality of Life Resource Advisory Commission April 26, 2022 Content Background Study Area What We Heard Draft Vision Framework Next Steps Background and Study Area Develop a shared vision for a complex, culturally rich, and rapidly transforming part of downtown Austin. 4 5 Resolution 20190523-029 Palm School Negotiations Rainey Street District Fund Fifth Street Mexican American Heritage Corridor Convention Center Expansion District Planning Process Improved Connectivity 6 Project Team Project Leadership: • J. Rodney Gonzales, Assistant City Manager Executive Lead Core Project Team: • Mark Walters, Principal Planner • Jesse Gutierrez, Senior Planner • Susan Watkins, Senior Planner • Stevie Greathouse, Housing and Planning Project Lead • Jorge Rousselin, Housing and Planning Urban Design Lead Project Support: • HPD Urban Design Division • HPD Historic Preservation Office, Austin History Center • HPD Communications Team, Communications and Public Information Office • Martha Cotera (Information Systems DBA) Coordinating Departments: • Convention Center • Economic Development • Real Estate • Austin Transportation • Parks and Recreation • Watershed Protection • Office of Sustainability • Equity Office 7 Partners/Key Stakeholders • Downtown Austin Alliance • Waterloo Greenway • Travis County • Capital Metro • American Institute of Architects • UT School of Architecture • Texas Department of Transportation • Preservation Austin • Visit Austin • Our Austin Story • The Trail Foundation • Travis County Historical Commission • The Greater Austin Chamber of Commerce • Housing Authority of the City of Austin • Capital City Innovation • Movability • East Sixth Street Public Improvement District • Project Connect Advisory Net • Hispanic Austin Leadership • Hispanic Advocates Business Leadership of Austin Association • ESB-MACC • Mexic-Arte • La Peña • The Red River Cultural District • La Raza Roundtable • The Rainey Neighbors Association • The East Cesar Chavez NPCT • The Rainey Business Coalition • The Town Lake Neighborhood Association • The Austin History Center Association • The Greater Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Commissions ….and more • The Downtown Austin Neighborhood • City of Austin Boards and 8 WE ARE HERE 9 Overview Video What We Heard Participants • Visits to SpeakUp Austin! Webpage: 3,600 • Survey Responses: 337 • Visioning Forum Attendees: 151 • Targeted East Austin Outreach: 75 + (Individuals and Organizations) • AIA Event Participants: 60+ • Interactive Map Responses: 23 12 Survey Demographics 13 Survey and Visioning Forums …
Water and Wastewater Commission Budget Committee Meeting April 25, 2022 – 3:00pm Austin Energy Headquarters 4815 Mueller Boulevard Austin, Texas Some members may be participating by videoconference. For more information go to: http://www.austintexas.gov/wwc 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 commission liaison at 512-972-0115 or Blanca.Madriz@austintexas.gov. Members of the public wishing to speak in person on the agenda and non-agenda related items must sign up at least ten minutes before the meeting is called to order. AGENDA Grant Fisher, (District 9) Jesse Penn (District 1) The first 10 speakers who register to speak no later than noon the day before the meeting will be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. Budget Committee Members: Susan Turrieta, Chair (District 10) Travis Michel, Vice Chair (District 3) CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL A. DISCUSSION ITEMS 1. February 2022 Boil Water Notice Approved Budget Amendment 2. Austin Water Financial Forecast Fiscal Year 2023-2027 3. Debt Management 4. Fiscal Year 2023 Budget Schedule 5. Budget Committee Input/Recommendations B. NON-VOTING DISCUSSION ITEMS FROM COMMITTEE 1. Future Committee Meeting Schedule C. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURN 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 Blanca Madriz at Austin Water, 512-972-0115 for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Water and Wastewater Commission, please contact Blanca Madriz at Blanca.Madriz@austintexas.gov.
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Water and Wastewater Commission, Budget Committee Meeting Minutes April 25, 2022 WATER AND WASTEWATER COMMISSION BUDGET COMMITTEE MINUTES Pending Approval: May 26, 2022 Meeting Date: April 25, 2022 The Water and Wastewater Commission Budget Committee convened in a regular called meeting on April 25, 2022 at 3:03 pm at Austin Energy Headquarters, 4815 Mueller Boulevard, Austin, Texas. Committee Members in Attendance: Susan Turrieta (Chair), Travis Michel (Vice Chair), Grant Fisher, Jesse Penn CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 3:03 p.m. by Chair Turrieta. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL There were no speakers registered for Citizen Communication. A. DISCUSSION ITEMS: 1. February 2022 Boil Water Notice Approved Budget Amendment 2. Austin Water Financial Forecast Fiscal Year 2023-2027 3. Debt Management 4. Fiscal Year 2023 Budget Schedule 5. Budget Committee Input/Recommendations Austin Water Assistant Director of Financial Services Joseph Gonzales and Financial Managers Christina Romero and Songli Floyd presented updates on the approved budget amendment for the February 2022 Boil Water Notice, Austin Water Fiscal Year 2023-2027 financial forecast, debt management and the timeline for the budget process. The commissioners discussed developing recommendations and providing input for the budget committee report. B. NON-VOTING DISCUSSION ITEMS FROM COMMITTEE 1. Future Committee Meeting Schedule Chair Turrieta reminded the members of the Budget Committee that the next meetings scheduled dates are May 26, 2022 and June 22, 2022. The June meeting is optional and may serve as a working session to draft the committee report if there are any pending questions for Austin Water Financial Services staff. C. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Vice-Chair Michel requested a discussion of Capital Improvement Projects (CIP) project spending, chemical costs and zebra mussel mitigation. Chair Turrieta asked for a trend update on increased costs for chemicals in treatment processes. Assistant Director Joseph Gonzales confirmed that he will provide a summary of CIP items and an update on currently contracted services that are being looked at being transitioned as in-house services for call center, security and custodial services. An update on the street cut repaving team are also planned. ADJOURN The meeting was adjourned at 4:42 p.m. by Chair Turrieta.
PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD April 25, 2022 – 6:00pm City Hall Chambers, Room 1001 301 W. Second Street, Austin, Texas 78701 Some members of the Parks and Recreation Board will be participating by videoconference. 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 512-974-6716 or Tim.Dombeck@austintexas.gov PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD MEMBERS: Dawn Lewis (D-10), Chair Richard DePalma (Mayor), Vice Chair Nina Rinaldi (D-1) Anna L. Di Carlo (D-2) Patrick Moore (D-3) Vacant (D-4) Sarah Faust (D-5) Lisa Hugman (D-6) AGENDA Nancy Barnard (D-7) Kim Taylor (D-8) Laura Cottam Sajbel (D-9) 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. A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Approve the minutes of the Parks and Recreation Board regular meeting of March 28, 2022. B. NEW BUSINESS: PRESENTATION, DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ITEMS 1. Presentation and discussion related to the community engagement and outreach efforts for Zilker metropolitan Park Vision Plan. (PARD Long Range Strategies – Urban Public Spaces, Operational Efficiency, Park Access for All; SD23 Outcomes – Health and Environment, Government that Works for All). Presenter(s): Gregory Montes, Program Manager, Parks and Recreation Department. Motion: Chair Lewis 2nd: Board Member Faust 2. Presentation, discussion and possible action on Zilker Park Re-Wilding plan. Presenter(s): Robin Rather, Vice President of Parks and Environment, and Gail Rothe, Zilker Neighborhood Association. Motion: Board Member Faust 2nd: Chair Lewis Page 1 of 2 3. Briefing on Dove Springs Health Facility. Presenter(s): Kymberly Maddox, Assistant Director for Administration, Austin Public Health. Motion: Board Member Di Carlo 2nd: Chair Lewis 4. Presentation, discussion and possible action regarding the Parks and Recreation Department community engagement process. (PARD Long Range Strategies – Urban Public Spaces, Park Access for All; SD23 Outcomes – Health & Environment, Culture & Lifelong Learning) Presenter(s): Suzanne Piper, Chief Administrative Officer and John Nixon, Communications & Engagement Manager, Parks and Recreation Department Motion: Board Member Faust 2nd: Chair Lewis 5. Briefing …
AUSTIN PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD MEETING APRIL 25, 2022 ZILKER PARK VISION PLAN Project Schedule COMMUNITY MEETING #1 INTRO TO THE PROJECT COMMUNITY MEETING #3 ALTERNATIVES PROJECT KICK-OFF FEB 1ST SMALL GROUP DISCUSSIONS POP-UP SERIES #1 POP-UP SERIES #2 FINAL DRAFT VISION PLAN REVIEW AND ADOPTION 2023 COMMUNITY MEETING #5 DRAFT PLAN AND IMPLEMENTATION LATE 2022 FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN 2 0 2 1 2022 TAG KICK-OFF MEETING COMMUNITY MEETING #2 PROGRAMMING COMMUNITY MEETING #4 PLAN CONCEPTS SMALL GROUP DISCUSSIONS COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT The Vision and Goals Vision A transparent and well-documented community engagement process, which engages the city, but also seeks and considers the input of interested persons and parties with direct involvement in park and/or parties that are impacted by the park. The engagement process shall include guiding values, direction, and feature a clear step-by-step process, which includes presentation of the vision plan process. Goals 1. Educate the community about Zilker Park’s history, current City of Austin programs, operations, and future City of Austin operational needs, and provide opportunities for comment. 6. Identify and engage with PARD Parkners and other organizations, concessionaires, and groups associated with park programming. 2. Gather community input, feedback, and stories to develop a plan for the future of Zilker Park that represents the diversity of Austin. 3. Identify and educate the community on environmental considerations and respond to those considerations throughout the project. 4. Utilize equity strategies to develop community connections with and engage traditionally underserved and marginalized communities in Austin. 5. Provide opportunities for engagement that are accessible to all abilities. 7. Connect with communities around interpretive storytelling and placemaking to identify key opportunities in the park. 8. Correct any misinformation about the vision for the park and acknowledge any concerns or challenges identified by community members. 9. Create an environment of excitement for the proposed Vision Plan and future park development. 10. Create community support for the proposed Vision Plan and future park development. COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT Technical Advisory Group Community Engagement Goals: 1, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 The Technical Advisory Group (TAG) was comprised of City of Austin representatives from various departments who provided technical expertise on different elements and concerns in and around Zilker Park. The members of the TAG ensured their department’s goals, policies, plans, and constraints were understood in relation to Zilker and communicated with …
To: City of Austin PARD, ZPVP Consultants, City Council and Community Members From: Zilker Neighborhood Association (ZNA) Parks + Environment Team including Members from Barton Hills NA, Bouldin Creek NA, Save Our Springs, Sierra Club and others. Date: March 31, 2022 Re: Feedback on the Zilker Vision Plan “3 Concepts” (PDF Posted by City/ February 15, 2022) DRAFT POSTED FOR COMMUNITY REVIEW AND DIALOG OVERVIEW The members of the ZNA Parks and Environment team has volunteered at least 315 man-hours since early 2021 focusing on attending meetings, offering ideas and analyzing various aspects of the Zilker Vision Plan. Why? Because we deeply love the park and also because we understand as the most adjacent neighborhoods and as leading environmental advocates, we have a responsibility to all the diverse neighborhoods and people in Austin to step up and help make sure the plan works for everyday residents who love it just as much as we do. After detailed review, we find that the 3 Concepts framework simply does not hold together as a coherent narrative. At our recent quarterly neighborhood meeting, nearly all those attending said the survey was confusing and frustrating. Thus, we have deconstructed the concepts into discrete ideas grouped by category for easier comprehension. We have also added alternative ideas where needed. We will update this document based on community dialog and as more details emerge. OVERALL VISION: REWILDING On March 23rd, 2022, Austin Neighborhoods Council, representing over 80 neighborhoods in every quadrant of Austin unanimously voted to endorse the Rewilding Plan we funded and made public as part of our engagement with this process. See https://www.atxanc.org/agenda- minutes-and-presentations and https://zilkerneighborhood.org/docs/zpmp/rewilding_zilker_park%20(Jan%202022).pdf Our vision is an inclusive, nature-based, recreational experience for the over one million annual visitors to the park and a showcase for climate, water quality and regenerative environmental stewardship. The 3 Concepts framework is based on a status quo mentality with a strong parking-centric focus. We agree that some parking is essential (the current legal 1,000 spaces) but do not believe that parking should form the driving basis for a long term “vision.” WE SUPPORT: We could potentially strongly support the following 5 ideas outlined in the 3 Concepts, at least in theory. Because few details have been given and literally no financial estimates exist, our support is at this stage merely conceptual and may change as details emerge. • Rehabilitation of the Barton Creek riparian zone within …
Dove Springs Public Health Facility 5811 Palo Blanco Lane 2018 Bond Project, Austin Public Health Project Design Update to Parks Board – April 25, 2022 Kymberley Maddox, Austin Public Health Kalpana Sutaria, Public Works SpawGlass, Design-Builder Background Multiple flood events have highlighted the lack of public health, basic needs, preventive health care, and employment support services in this neighborhood Austin Public Health (APH) has provided limited services to residents working in partnership with the George Morales Dove Springs Recreation Center This new facility was funded in the 2018 Bond Election to provide a full- service Neighborhood Public Health Facility The use of parkland adjoining the George Morales Dove Springs Recreation Center was approved by the Parks Board and City Council in September of 2019 Community Programs Full-Service Neighborhood Center Basic Needs Services (Food Pantry, Clothes Closet, application assistance) Public Health Nursing/Health Screening Social Work Services Seasonal services (Blue Santa, Thanksgiving Baskets) Women, Infants & Children Clinic (WIC) with counseling services Immunization Clinic Shots for Tots Big Shots High Quality Childcare Center to serve 75 children Multipurpose space and demonstration kitchen for nutrition classes Addition of lighting to the existing soccer fields for promotion of youth programs Construction of trails for connection of neighborhood to Dove Springs District Park trail system APH will manage the public health programs and solicit an operator to manage the high quality childcare center Community Involvement A Dove Springs Task Force (TF) was formed which represents various community groups and other community leaders in the Dove Springs area to assist with community communications (list on next slide) For Community feedback, we held 4 in-person meetings, 4 virtual meetings and 10 meetings with the Task Force A survey was done to receive community input on schematic design to share all aspects of project including the site plan layout, pathways connecting the neighborhood, exterior renderings, and look and feel of the facility The survey ran from December 15, 2020 to February 7, 2021 Public Information Office made extensive outreach efforts to promote the survey including post card mailing to 3,000 homes Project team presented at the Council Member Fuente’s D-2 event November 2021 at the George Morales Dove Springs Recreation Center Task Force Members Frances Acuna – GAVA, SE Combined Neighborhood Plan Contact …
Austin Parks and Recreation Department Community Engagement Update Parks and Recreation Board Meeting April 25, 2022 Outline • History of City of Austin Community Engagement (CE) • PARB Question: “How is Community Engagement data used by PARD in the planning process?” • Present CE Challenges • Questions 2 City History • Pre-2009: Community engagement varied per projects. • Most followed legal requirements (i.e. codified public hearings) • Some larger projects held community meetings. COA lacked standard practices for community engagement • 2009: Communications and Public Information Office (CPIO) hires first employee dedicated to community engagement though no specific title exists. • 2011: CPIO begins offering CE support to City Departments (with their one position). • 2010-Present: CPIO develops tools, standards, values and other operations pertaining to COA’s community engagement approach. Staff expands to only three (3) full-time positions. • January 2015: Austin City Council created Task Force on Community Engagement • June 2016: CPIO creates first community engagement job title, Community Engagement Specialist • September 2017: CPIO creates Community Engagement Consultant title • Present: CPIO operates with only 3 CE positions 3 Department History • 2017: PARD’s Marketing and Communication Unit (formerly Public Information and Marketing) changes name to Communications and Engagement Unit (CEU) to reflect shifting work focus. • 2017: CEU reclasses Public Information Specialist position into Community Engagement Specialist • 2017-2022: One FTEs dedicated to community engagement 4 PARB Question: “How is data used by PARD in the planning process?” • Information gathered from CE is aggregated and presented to project manager(s) and consultants or program/administrative initiative lead. • Project managers help interpret data and review consultants' interpretation and application of input and design choices. • Plans are presented to communities and refined in an iterative process. • Program/Administrative staff review input as part of decision-making process these decisions are reflected in administrative document revisions, program changes, and in some cases community processes (i.e., naming) • The Department continues to evaluate and evolve to ensure opportunities to improve consistency and transparency. 5 PARB Question: “How is data used by PARD in the planning process?” Community feedback on final plan Parks and Recreation Board City Council Surveys / community feedback during plan development Park Vision Plan Walter E. Long Metro Park Strong advocates for a golf course on the northeast part of the park associated with a public/private partnership Continued push to include the golf course to promote economic …
M E M O R A N D U M Parks and Recreation Board Members Kimberly A. McNeeley, M.Ed., CPRP, Director Austin Parks and Recreation Department April 21, 2022 Parks and Recreation Community Engagement Operations TO: FROM: DATE: SUBJECT: The purpose of this memorandum is to respond to recent questions regarding the Parks and Recreation Department’s (Department) community engagement practices and to provide information on the current state of operations for the Communications and Engagement Unit (CEU). CEU is receiving its highest ever volume of projects while the resources available to complete those projects has remained stagnant. Community engagement projects include code-initiated projects such as, naming/renaming park facilities requests, park planning and development projects, and programming projects with expected community impact or which are likely to receive interest from the community. CEU routinely navigates complex operational realities, such as cooperation with contracted community engagement consultants and an increased emphasis on equity, involving community members who have historically been excluded from public decision-making processes. Additionally, this memorandum seeks to inform you of the workflow which carries community input generated from the engagement process through to Department action or recommended actions. Recent Context The City of Austin’s current approach to community engagement began in January of 2015 when Austin City Council created the Task Force on Community Engagement to examine community engagement effectiveness, methods, and key themes, and develop recommendations to enhance community engagement in the City. Prior to that, community engagement work was handled by a variety of positions and the approach to community engagement varied significantly among departments. The recommendations released in 2016 led to the City of Austin becoming a member of the International Association of Public Participation as an anchor in best practices, developing the City of Austin Public Participation Principles to guide each department, and the creation of the Community Engagement Specialist City job title to implement the recommendations. The full set of recommendations can be viewed here: Task Force on Community Engagement Webpage. 1 of 4 The Department embraced community engagement by: creating its first Community Engagement Specialist position in 2017; • • developing community engagement practices that became standards throughout the City. The implementation of task force recommendations increased demand for community engagement activity, which quickly outpaced available staff resources. To address this, the Department prioritized funding requests for the CEU during subsequent budget planning cycles. In each case, General Fund constraints and other department …
Briefing on: Parkland Dedication Requirements for Commercial Developments Parks and Recreation Board April 25, 2022 Paul Books, Planner III; Robynne Heymans, Planner Senior; Thomas Rowlinson, Principal Planner Randy Scott, Program Manager Austin Parks and Recreation Department Context - Chronology • On February 25, 2020, the Parks and Recreation Board passed Recommendation 20200225-B3, which included the provision that commercial developments be subject to parkland dedication requirements. February 2020 • On March 28, 2022, The Parks and Recreation Board reaffirmed its support to require parkland dedication for office, industrial, and commercial developments in Recommendation 20220328-B5. March 2022 • On April 7, 2022, City Council passed Resolution 20220407-042 directing City Staff to require parkland dedication for office, industrial and commercial developments. April 2022 Overview • Parkland dedication substantially advances a public interest in promoting the health, safety, and general welfare of Austinites. • The need for parkland is supported by the City Charter, the Imagine Austin Comprehensive Plan, the PARD Long Range Plan, and Council Resolution 20091119-068 (establishing that parks be within walking distance of all Austinites). • Creating a new parkland dedication ordinance for office, retail, and industrial developments would better reflect the impacts of new development to the City's parks system. It would create opportunities for greenbelt and trail connections that are lost under today's requirements, and better serve Austin's growing workforce with recreational opportunities. 3 Applicability – Essential Nexus • Regulation must be related "both in nature and extent to the impact of a proposed development" (essential nexus, established in U.S. Supreme Court decision Nollan v. California Coastal Commission, 1987) • Growth in the commercial sector leads to increases in the City’s overall population and workforce, both users of the City’s parks system. • The National Recreation and Park Association has documented the role parks play in company locations and workforce growth. • By including commercial development into parkland dedication, the City would be able to better provide proportionate recreation services to the workforce near their places of employment. 4 Applicability – Rough Proportionality • Parkland level of service must • The estimated workforce occupying a account for the impact the workforce has on parks. The additional workforce that enters Austin affects the level of service goal. To maintain a consistent amount of parkland for Austin's 'service population' (residents + commuter workforce) new developments would need to provide 6.8 acres of new parkland per 1,000 people. new development thus sets …
Study of Parkland Dedication Requirements for Commercial Uses DRAFT April 25, 2022 Prepared by: Austin Parks and Recreation Department Mission: Inspire Austin to learn, play, protect and connect by creating diverse programs and experiences in sustainable natural spaces and public places --Study of Parkland Dedication Requirements for Commercial Uses-- This Study provides an overview of parkland dedication as it pertains to retail, industrial, and office uses, as directed by City Council in Resolution No. 20220407-042, passed unanimously on April 7, 2022. This Study, produced by the Parks and Recreation Department, outlines the applicability of creating a new Ordinance to require Parkland Dedication for commercial developments, and outlines the methodology behind such an Ordinance. This Study may be used as the basis for creating a Parkland Dedication Commercial Ordinance, for review and approval by City Council after a public and stakeholder engagement process. Purpose Parkland is an essential city service that affords well documented economic, recreational, physical, and mental health benefits to its users. The current Parkland Dedication Ordinance is a critical tool that allows the Parks and Recreation Department (The Department) to provide park service for the people of Austin in accordance with goals and mandates set forth in the City Charter, City Council Resolution 20091119-068, Imagine Austin Comprehensive Plan, and the PARD Long Range Plan. Parks provide recreational opportunities, create community, preserve the city’s character and natural resources, contribute to economic growth and tourism, increase transportation opportunities, and keep Austin beautiful. Parkland dedication requires new developments to adhere to the Imagine Austin Comprehensive Plan’s key goal of “Preserving Livability” by providing sufficient ample parkland in a rapidly densifying urban center and growing metropolitan area. On February 25, 2020, the Parks and Recreation Board passed Recommendation 20200225-B3, which included the provision that commercial developments be subject to parkland dedication requirements. On March 28, 2022, the Parks and Recreation Board reaffirmed its support to require parkland dedication for office, retail, and industrial developments in Recommendation 20220328-B5. Enacting this provision would better provide parkland to Austin’s growing workforce; currently, 58% of the workforce1 commutes from outside the city limits, and as such is not served by the existing Parkland Dedication Ordinance for residential and hotel/motel developments. Parkland dedication is paramount to fulfilling City Council Resolution 20091119-068, which establishes the goal that all residents be within walking distance of a park. This goal is defined by a park service area of ¼ mile …
RESOLUTION NO. 20220407-042 WHEREAS, the City Charter, Article V stresses the importance o f the provision o f parks and recreational facilities; and WHEREAS, provision of adequate parks and recreation facilities plays a major role in achieving the six key City goals established in the Imagine Austin Comprehensive Plan: 1) Preserving Livability; 2) Expanding Transportation Choices; 3) Tackling the Ethnic Divide; 4) Protecting our Natural Resources; 5) Promoting Prosperity for All; and 6) Collaborating Regionally; and WHEREAS, parks provide recreational opportunities, create community, preserve the City , opportunities, and keep Austin beautiful; and s character and natural resources, increase transportation WHEREAS, park trails and greenbelts expand multi-modal access to transportation across the city; and WHEREAS, parkland provides relief from urban life, green space to those who do not have access to a yard, opportunities to gather and recreate, and numerous physical and mental health benefits; and WHEREAS, inve?ting in parkland in historically underserved areasis investing in the physical and mental wellbeing of those residents; and WHEREAS, Austinites have a strong connection to nature and consider the trails, greenways and parks 'a core part ofwhat makes Austin special'; and WHEREAS, Austin's parks help Austin attract high-tech industries, creative professionals, and local entrepreneurs alike; and Page 1 of 7 WHEREAS, parks are key to addressing regional challenges such as transportation, water resources, growth and development, climate change, environmental protection and economic prosperity; and WHEREAS, the St. David's Healthy Parks Plan for Travis, Bastrop and Caldwell counties confirms that parks are essential to public health for the Central Texas region and provides recommendations for expanding park service; and WHEREAS, the Parkland Dedication Ordinance helps the Parks and Recreation Department (PARD) provide critical park service to the people of Austin in accordance with goals and mandates set forth in the City Charter, Imagine Austin Comprehensive Plan, the PARD Long Range Plan, and various Council resolutions; and WHEREAS, the City passed its first Parkland Dedication Ordinance in 1985, updated it in 2007 and again in 2016; and WHEREAS, in 1984, the Texas Supreme Court ruled parkland dedication to be constitutionally legal and regulating laws stipulate that parkland dedication requirements imposed on a developer should be "roughly proportional" to the increased demands of the proposed development on a city's park system; and WHEREAS, parkland dec?ication helps PARD to comply with Resolution ? No. 20091119-068 to provide parks within a walking distance of all of the people …
PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD DIRECTOR’S REPORT DATE: April 2022 COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT EVENTS: Zilker Metropolitan Park Vision Plan: With the close of Community Survey #5 on April 10, the Parks and Recreation Department (Department) and the consultant team are working to compile and analyze the input received on the plan's three draft concepts via survey data, comments, small group discussions, and pop-up events. This included engagement with resident councils of the Housing Authority of the City of Austin (HACA), Black Women Who Kayak, Coalition of Texans with Disabilities, and Zilker Park Collective Impact Working Group to name a few, as well as pop-ups at the Kite Festival and several Department Recreation Centers. The team met to discuss the plan concepts with the District 5 Council Office and will soon meet with the District 8 Council Office. Department outreach efforts to increase representation in all districts and to engage in conversations centered on equity and inclusion will continue, including further engagement with HACA, the Boys & Girls Club, and Austin Area Urban League. More information including the draft concepts and survey may be found on the project website at https://www.austintexas.gov/ZilkerVision Districts 5 and 8 Ridgeline Neighborhood Park: Virtual Community Engagement Meeting #2 took place on April 21, 2022, at 5:30 PM. The project team reviewed survey responses from Meeting #1 and presented an illustrative concept plan to the public. Staff had additional survey questions to engage the public on specific preferences for play equipment and amenities. The goal of this project is to provide visible and safe access to the park and install amenities that work within environmental constraints. The current lack of a street sidewalk and safe access to the park inhibits having an on-site outreach event. This project is funded through Parkland Dedication fees. https://www.austintexas.gov/RidgelinePark District 6 Current conditions at Ridgeline Neighborhood Park 1 Dougherty Arts Center Replacement Virtual Community Meeting: The DAC Replacement online event will be held on Monday, April 25 at 7 p.m. The project team will share the current status of the facility design and information on the Art in Public Places (AIPP) opportunities that will be made available through this bond-funded project. Virtual Community Meeting Monday, April 25, 7 p.m. Registration Link Facebook Livestream District 9 Pan Am Park Renaming Virtual and In-Person Community Meeting: On February 17, 2022, a complete application to rename Pan American Neighborhood Park was received, proposing to rename the park …
AUSTIN PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD MEETING APRIL 25, 2022 ZILKER PARK VISION PLAN Project Schedule COMMUNITY MEETING #1 INTRO TO THE PROJECT COMMUNITY MEETING #3 ALTERNATIVES PROJECT KICK-OFF FEB 1ST SMALL GROUP DISCUSSIONS POP-UP SERIES #1 POP-UP SERIES #2 FINAL DRAFT VISION PLAN REVIEW AND ADOPTION 2023 COMMUNITY MEETING #5 DRAFT PLAN AND IMPLEMENTATION LATE 2022 FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN 2 0 2 1 2022 TAG KICK-OFF MEETING COMMUNITY MEETING #2 PROGRAMMING COMMUNITY MEETING #4 PLAN CONCEPTS SMALL GROUP DISCUSSIONS COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT The Vision and Goals Vision A transparent and well-documented community engagement process, which engages the city, but also seeks and considers the input of interested persons and parties with direct involvement in park and/or parties that are impacted by the park. The engagement process shall include guiding values, direction, and feature a clear step-by-step process, which includes presentation of the vision plan process. Goals 1. Educate the community about Zilker Park’s history, current City of Austin programs, operations, and future City of Austin operational needs, and provide opportunities for comment. 6. Identify and engage with PARD Parkners and other organizations, concessionaires, and groups associated with park programming. 2. Gather community input, feedback, and stories to develop a plan for the future of Zilker Park that represents the diversity of Austin. 3. Identify and educate the community on environmental considerations and respond to those considerations throughout the project. 4. Utilize equity strategies to develop community connections with and engage traditionally underserved and marginalized communities in Austin. 5. Provide opportunities for engagement that are accessible to all abilities. 7. Connect with communities around interpretive storytelling and placemaking to identify key opportunities in the park. 8. Correct any misinformation about the vision for the park and acknowledge any concerns or challenges identified by community members. 9. Create an environment of excitement for the proposed Vision Plan and future park development. 10. Create community support for the proposed Vision Plan and future park development. COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT Technical Advisory Group Community Engagement Goals: 1, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 The Technical Advisory Group (TAG) was comprised of City of Austin representatives from various departments who provided technical expertise on different elements and concerns in and around Zilker Park. The members of the TAG ensured their department’s goals, policies, plans, and constraints were understood in relation to Zilker and communicated with …
