M E M O R A N D U M O F U N D E R S T A N D I N G M.O.U. # 21-001 TO: Greg Meszaros Director, Austin Water Department FROM: Kimberly McNeeley, CPRP Director, Parks and Recreation Department SUBJECT: East Parke Lift Station DATE: 6/10/2021 Austin Water Department is agreeing to sponsor the change of use of parkland for a wastewater line through parkland located at Davis White Neighborhood Park (6705 Crystalbrook Dr.) and Southern Walnut Creek Greenbelt (6013 Loyola Ln). Upon completion of the project, Austin Water’s infrastructure will not constitute any regular or scheduled use of the parkland, only the right to access the infrastructure for operations and maintenance needs. The parkland is in Council District 1. The parkland is to be used for Permanent Use and Temporary Use. The requested area is: Tract A - Davis White Neighborhood Park Permanent Use Area: 31,908 sq. ft. (.733 acres) = $27,609 Temporary Use Area: 6,545 sq. ft. (.150 acres) = $1,404 = $29,013 Tract B - Southern Walnut Creek Greenbelt Permanent Use Area: 9,483 sq. ft. (.218 acres) = $6,044 Permanent Use Area: 10,115 sq. ft. (.232 acres) = $7,069 Temporary Use Area: 380 sq. ft. (.009 acres) = $63 = $13,176 Parkland Mitigation Amount to be paid to PARD = $42,189 The estimated duration of the construction on parkland is 11 Months. Austin Water Department Point of Contact is: Jason Inge Phone Number: 512-972-2042 PARD Point of Contact is: Gregory Montes Phone Number: 512-974-9458 Parks & Recreation Board: 6-22-21 Council Approval: 8-26-21 1 of 2 Kimberly McNeeley, CPRP Director, Parks and Recreation Department Date CONCURRENCE Greg Meszaros Director, Austin Water Department Date Attachments: A (Map Exhibit) Attachments: B (Appraisal Calculation) 2 of 2 R E D C A R L MIL CITY OF AUSTIN TRACT 16 (6.468 ACRES) VOLUME 7882, PAGE 977 D.R.T.C.TX. CITY OF AUSTIN 20.379 ACRES DOCUMENT NUMBER 2002038956 O.P.R.T.C.TX R D K O O R B L A T S Y R C CITY OF AUSTIN (80.836 ACRES) VOLUME 5601, PAGE 294 D.R.T.C.TX. LIFT STATION SITE 3S AND D INTERESTS (20.5 ACRES) VOLUME 12603, PAGE 243 R.P.R.T.C.TX. CITY OF AUSTIN TRACT 4 (2.833 ACRES) VOLUME 7882, PAGE 977 D.R.T.C.TX. CITY OF AUSTIN TRACT 17 (2.187 ACRES) VOLUME 7882, PAGE 977 D.R.T.C.TX. FORCE MAIN ROUTE L O Y O L A L N CITY OF AUSTIN 20.379 ACRES DOCUMENT NUMBER …
Zilker Cafe Conditional Use Permit Parks and Recreation Board Presentation Request for a recommendation to the Planning Commission to approve the Conditional Use Permit for Zilker Cafe Christina Bies, Project Coordinator, Park Development Division June 22, 2021 Overview & Background • Zilker Café Rehabilitation project completed early 2021 • Includes a new sidewalk connecting the Train Depot, Café and Bathhouse • PARD solicited for a food concession vendor based on public survey results. The Scope of Work included language to allow for the sale of beer and wine with approval. The selected vendor would like to pursue this endeavor • The CUP Application process usually takes about 6 months • LDC sec. 25-2-625(4) states “The Land Use Commission may not consider a site plan until it receives a recommendation from the Parks and Recreation Board” 2 CUP Explanation • A CUP changes the zoning of a property • Public to Parks Special Use in this instance • Zoning changes are attached to the land/property CUP Process • Submitted application to Development Services Department and reviewed for completeness • Once completeness check is cleared, the application is sent to reviewers with various disciplinary focus and a notice is sent to the public that an application has been submitted • Reviews are completed in as many rounds as needed with responses from the applicant until satisfactory • After all response comments are cleared, a notice is sent to the public for a hearing and a Planning Commission date is set 3 Zilker Café CUP Anticipated Timeline * April 19, 2021 – Application submitted to Development Services Department (DSD) May 7, 2021 – DSD completeness check responses due May 14, 2021 – DSD routes application to reviewers and public notice of application is sent June 14, 2021 – DSD review responses are due June 17, 2021 – PARD hosts Community Meeting about CUP June 22, 2021 – Parks and Recreation Board Presentation June 28, 2021 – PARD submits responses to DSD review comments July 13, 2021 – DSD review responses/acceptances are due August 3, 2021 – Planning Commission Meeting August 17, 2021 – Appeal period closes, CUP permit is issued July 27, 2021 – DSD places the item on the next Planning Commission agenda & public notice of meeting is sent *Dates are subject to change based on DSD reviews & Intake processing times 4 Site Overview 5 Vendor Area • The vendor …
Waterloo Greenway Partnership and Governance • The City’s relationship with the Conservancy was formalized in a 2014 Joint Development Agreement (JDA), which outlined roles and responsibilities for the partners and established the Waller Creek Local Government Corporation (LGC) as directed and authorized by Council, to govern the partnership and implement the Greenway program. • This body follows Boards & Commissions rules, meets publicly and contains 5 members appointed by the City and 5 appointed by the Conservancy. • The LGC authorizes scopes of work and City contracts toward the implementation of the projects within the Greenway’s approved design plan, and governs the District’s public use and operations. 1 Sponsoring Departments: Sponsoring Departments: • • Community Leadership Community Leadership PARD & Watershed Protection PARD & Watershed Protection • Operations &(cid:22)Maintenance • Operations &(cid:22)Maintenance • Code Compliance Code Compliance • Programming & Art Programming & Art Public Health, Safety & Welfare Public Health, Safety & Welfare Environmental Stewardship Environmental Stewardship • Environmental Stewardship Environmental Stewardship Design(cid:22)Excellence Design(cid:22)Excellence • • • • • • • • • • • • • Subject Matter Expertise Subject Matter Expertise 2 3 5 4 City Code Regulations for Naming Park Features Process outlined in code • • Applications for proposed names submitted to PARD Director via streamlined form • Director notifies Parks Board as best practice • PARD Director may administratively approve 5 Waterloo Greenway Naming Authority • The Joint Development Agreement includes a section on Naming Authority that grants the Conservancy the right to name parks, facilities, and features within the Greenway that are not already named, without waiving City Code requirements. • Proposed names must be approved by the City per code for areas funded via tax- exempt funding. • Follows the process outlined on previous slide, with PARD Director approval (for areas of the Greenway on Parkland). 6 7 TRINITY ST (cid:40) 1 (cid:45) (cid:46) (cid:42) (cid:44) (cid:43) (cid:41) 1 2 T H S T 1 5 T H S T (cid:47) l R e d e v e o p m e n t S i t e C e n t r a l H e a l t h B r a c k e n r i d g e (cid:39)(cid:38) R e d Riv er Pro m e n a d e RED RIVER ST REALIGNMENT 8 9
Waterloo Greenway Conservancy Addendum to Naming A Park Feature Application Waterloo Park Nominated Name for the Park Feature: 1. Amphitheater – Moody Amphitheater (Moody Foundation) 2. Amphitheater Plaza – Mattsson-McHale Plaza (Mattsson-McHale Foundation) 3. Children’s Playground – Kitty King Powell Lawn (Kitty King Powell) 4. Hill Country Garden – Johnson Family Hill Country Garden (Luci Baines Johnson) 5. Community Plaza – Lowell H. Lebermann, Jr. Plaza (Lebermann Foundation) 6. Skywalk – Suzanne Deal Booth Skywalk (Suzanne Deal Booth) 7. Heritage Tree Deck – Meredith Plaza (Lynn & Tom Meredith) 8. 12th & Trinity Park Entrance – Rosemary and Russell Douglass Family Gate (Rosemary and Russell Douglass) 9. 14th Street Bridge – Farmer Bridge (Susan & Gary Farmer) 10. Wetland Terrace – Winkler Family Wetland Terrace (Peggy & Matt Winkler) If nominating the name of an individual, include a biographical description of nominee (if the nomination is not an individual's name, justification for the suggested name): Describe how the individual has provided a valuable contribution and creditable service to the park system and the city (include the person's involvement, and connection, if any, to the Park Feature or to the activity for which the park feature will or is being used): Moody Foundation – $15M gift Mission: Empowering Texas Communities to Thrive & Prosper Vision: Building a bigger, better future for Texans Ross Moody began serving as a Moody Foundation trustee in 1986. He graduated from the University of Texas with a business administration degree and earned a master’s degree in business administration from Harvard University. Ross is currently CEO and chairman of the board of National Western Life Group, Inc. and the chairman of the board of American National Insurance Company. He is also on the boards of the Transitional Learning Center, the Moody Endowment and the Moody College of Communication. Ross has a deep appreciation for education and the environment. He led the Foundation in the creation of the Generation Moody Education Initiative and on major public space initiatives in Austin via investments in the Pease Park Conservancy and Waller Creek Conservancy. Mattsson-McHale Foundation – $3M gift Private family foundation in Austin. Chris Mattsson is a local philanthropist who serves on Waterloo Greenway’s Board of Directors and is the Capital Campaign Co Chair. Chris serves on the board of The Contemporary Austin and is Past Board Chair of KLRU. Kitty King Powell – $2M gift Kitty King Powell had …
PARD Community PARKnerships | Guide to Naming, On-site Dedication, and Donor Recognition http://www.austintexas.gov/department/community-parknerships Type of Recognition Definition Naming or Renaming Park Facility and/or Park Naming and/or Renaming a Park Feature Onsite Dedication Last updated 5/24/2021v2 A person may submit a nomination for naming or renaming a facility or endorse a previously submitted nomination. A nomination or endorsement must be submitted to the director as provided by this section. The director may promulgate forms for this purpose. A person may submit a nomination for naming a park feature or endorse a previously submitted nomination. A nomination or endorsement must be submitted to the director as provided by this section. The director may promulgate forms for this purpose. A plaque recognizing a deserving individual or group may be placed by the park feature without naming or renaming the park facility in which the plaque is placed. Process for Approval 1. Submit an Application (follow steps on PARD Naming/Renaming Park Facility or Park Application) 2. PARD Director notifies City Manager 3. Community Engagement 4. PARB Public Hearing 5. Per Code, Council Approval 1. Submit an Application (follow steps on PARD Naming/Renaming Park Feature Application) 2. PARD Director notifies PARB 3. Per Code, PARD Director may approve administratively 1. Submit dedication letter with pertinent information to Partnership Manager 2. Per Code, PARD Director may notify PARB and/or approve administratively PARD Point of Contact PARD Director and/or Partnership Manager Code and or Guidelines Code 14-1-39-A-I PARD Partnership Manager Code 14-1-38-A-C PARD Partnership Manager Code 14-1-37- (A) Capital Improvement| On-site Donor Recognition Park/Site| Comprehensive On-site Donor Recognition Plan All donor recognition features must be reviewed by PARD prior to fabrication. For most largescale capital projects, the recognition concept should be included within the design of the capital improvement project and conceptual design proposed via the CAPP proposal. This may include donor walls with multiple donors. Donor Recognition Plan for multiple features and/or amenities at a specific site. Recognition follows park design aesthetic and/or is designed within the capital improvement project and conceptual design proposed via the CAPP proposal. May include benches, bricks, pavers, walls, etc. 1. Submit Donor Recognition proposal and design to Partnership Manager 2. Proposal routed and reviewed by pertinent staff 3. PARD Director may approve administratively *See details below 1. Submit Donor Recognition proposal and design to Partnership Manager 2. Proposal routed and reviewed by pertinent staff 3. PARD Director may approve administratively …
Dove Springs Public Health Facility 5811 Palo Blanco Lane 2018 Bond Project, Austin Public Health Project Design Update to Parks and Recreation Board – June 22, 2021 Kymberley Maddox, Austin Public Health Kalpana Sutaria, Public Works SpawGlass, Design-Builder 2 3 Summary of Work Done Contract with the design-builder, SpawGlass was executed for schematic design A Task Force (TF) was formed that represents various community groups in the Dove Springs area and other representatives (next slide shows the list) Regular virtual meetings with TF were held to receive input on the site plan layout, the look and feel of the facility during the schematic design, as well as 2 virtual public meetings SpawGlass provided initial budget estimate which was much higher than available funding The City Team, Task Force and SpawGlass have worked on scope-budget reconciliation without any changes to the public health programs to be offered at the facility Austin Public Health has identified some additional funds to help fill the gap from grants and a community donation toward the Inclusive Play Equipment The City Team and SpawGlass are working on remaining design phase proposal 4 Task Force Members Frances Acuna – GAVA, SE Combined Neighborhood Plan Contact Team Arlyn Argumedo - Dove Springs Recreation Center Anna DiCarlo – Parks Board Member, District 2 Barbara Garcia – Dove Springs Recreation Center Robert Kibbie - Dove Springs Advisory Board Gloria Lugo – Community Alberto Mejia – Community Development Commission, District 2 Irene Magna-Noverola – Austin South East Branch Library George Morales – Dove Springs Advisory Board Mathew Worthington – Early Childhood Council, District 2 Raymond Young - Dove Springs Advisory Board Ofelia Zapata – Community Leader Ricardo Zavala – Dove Springs Proud 5 Site Entry from Palo Blanco and Ainez 6 Building Entry 7 Survey Results Question: What about the building in the images do you like? (29 Respondents) Most common words used: Building Design (Modern, Front entrance, Solar panels, Colorful) - 16 What about the building in the images do you like? 5, 13% 5, 13% Childcare Center/Kid-friendly Inviting, Welcoming,Openness Inviting, Welcoming, Openness - 8 Natural Light, Windows Childcare Center, Kid-friendly - 5 Windows/Natural Light - 5 Outdoor areas, Pavilion, Shade - 5 Building Design, Modern, Front entrance, Solar panels, Colorful 16, 42% Outdoor areas, …
Austin Parks and Recreation Department Hancock Golf Course Parks and Recreation Board Presentation June 2021 Anthony Segura, Assistant Director/Kevin Gomillion, Division Manager Hancock Golf Course/Park Space Increase the fiscal responsibility of City funds Financial solvency at Hancock Golf Course PARD Goals for Hancock Golf Course/Surrounding Park Space: 1) 2) 3) Maintain golf’s historic significance at this location 4) Maintain Shared use of Space Challenges: • Limited General Fund Resources • 9-hole Golf Course • Minimal Staffing Levels (Pay Station) • Limited Pro Shop Services • Course Conditions • Aging Maintenance Equipment 2 Hancock Golf Course Financial Challenges Five Year FinancialTrend Revenue Expenses $526,735 $505,316 $326,592 $320,270 $306,411 $267,953 $433,959 $451,298* $380,228* $386,132 $600,000 $500,000 $400,000 $300,000 $200,000 $100,000 $0 2017 2018 2019 2020 ($200,413) ($185,046) ($127,548) ($118,179) * FY2021 Forecasted Revenue Totals Based on Current Actuals through May 31, 2021. 2021 Projected* $71,070* 3 General Fund Outlook • General Fund Fiscal Year 2021 (FY21) Estimates o Revenue estimated to end year $8.3 million below FY21 Budget o Future Revenue tax caps at 3.5% o “Departmental revenues much weaker than budgeted due to extended duration of shutdown in comparison with assumptions made last summer.” • Enterprise Golf Fund o $1.0M Annual Transfer will be reduced to $500,000 in Fiscal Year 2022 4 Recent Background – Continued Transparency Community Engagement Meetings • First meeting, February 29, 2020 • Neighborhood/Conservancy, November 2020 o (Eastwoods, Hyde Park, Cherrywood, North Loop, North University & Hancock) • Golf Advisory Group, November 2020 • PARB Briefing, December 2020 • Neighborhood Associations, January 2021 • Neighborhood/Conservancy, March 2021 • Conservancy Meeting, April 2021 Community Surveys • PARD Online Survey (February-May 2020) o 343 Responses • Hancock Conservancy Survey (Fall 2020) o 725 Responses - Surrounding Neighborhoods • PARD Hancock Golfer Survey (February-March 2021) o 808 Responses 5 March 2021 Community Survey • PARD worked with Austin Energy’s Data Analytics and Business Intelligence Division • Two-week survey was conducted (March 9th-23rd) • Email with Unique Link (40,000 random citizens across all 10 Council Districts) • Open Link (Shared with Neighborhood Associations, Conservancy Groups and our Golf Partners) • QR code (Posted around the municipal golf courses) • Survey Results • Email – 3,629 responses received • Open Link – 4,754 responses received • QR Code – 721 responses received 6 March 2021 Community Survey Results Q4 – Hancock Golf Course is one of the oldest public golf courses in …
M E M O R A N D U M TO: FROM: DATE: SUBJECT: Parks and Recreation Board Members Kimberly A. McNeeley, M. Ed., CPRP, Director Austin Parks and Recreation Department May 9, 2021 Hancock Golf Course Survey Results The purpose of this memorandum is to provide you with results from the recent Hancock Golf Course survey and outline the next steps related to engagement associated with the Golf Course. Attached is the final report and appendixes that provide responses to all the questions and comments received from the open-ended questions. As you may recall, the Parks and Recreation Department (Department) completed online community engagement meetings in November 2020, regarding the financial status of the Hancock Golf Course. This included meeting with multiple Neighborhood Associations, Conservancy groups and Golf partners. At the conclusion, the Department determined a need to obtain additional information regarding community views related to the future uses of Hancock Golf Course. The property associated with Hancock Golf Course is unique in that it is the size of a district park, includes the city-wide activity of golf and offers recreation center programming that attracts individuals beyond the immediate neighborhood. March Hancock Golf Course Survey In March, the Department engaged Austin Energy’s Data Analytics and Business Intelligence (DABI) group to conduct research on community sentiment regarding Hancock Golf Course. The surveys were launched on March 9 and closed two weeks later, on March 23. To allow for input from multiple sources, three survey delivery methods were developed: • Email with a Unique Link • Open Link • QR Code posted around the municipal golf courses Austin Energy deployed an email link to approximately 40,000 citizens across all 10 Council Districts from a random list of survey participants created from an analysis based upon the demographics and psychographics of those likely to engage in outdoor activities. The analytics and the selection process allowed for a statistically valid analysis of the survey data. The Open Link provided anyone the opportunity to share their comments and was shared with Neighborhood Associations, Conservancy groups and our Golf partners. Lastly, the QR Code was for golfing patrons that allowed them to take the survey at the golf courses. All questions in the survey were the same irrespective of delivery method. The DABI team monitored all received responses to these surveys for duplication or replication of responses so that they could ensure fairness and equity …
PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD DIRECTOR’S REPORT DATE: June 2021 COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT EVENTS: Highland Neighborhood Park – Phase 2, Community Meeting #2, June 24: The concept plan implementation process continues June 24 at 5:30pm with the second, virtual community meeting. The project team will share the results from the online survey and will present the proposed scope and opinion of probable cost for the next phase of implementation. Highland Neighborhood Park features existing sports fields that are utilized by the University Hills optimist club and the surrounding community. The plan balances the requests of the neighborhood with the recreational program. The meeting will be held via Zoom. Zoom meeting registration. Project webpage: https://www.austintexas.gov/HighlandParkProject. District 4 Zilker Metropolitan Park Vision Plan, Community Meeting #1, June 29: The Parks and Recreation Department (PARD) and the consultant team, led by Design Workshop, work to finalize the plan’s Site Analysis and Needs Assessment Report. The draft site analysis and needs assessment were presented to the Urban Transportation Commission and Environmental Commission in May. The findings along with draft guiding principles and goals will be shared for community input in the first community-wide meeting on June 29 at 6pm (virtual). Additionally, PARD is currently scheduling a series of in-person pop- up events for July, with one pop-up opportunity in each Council District plus one in Zilker Park. Further details including Zoom meeting registration and video recordings of the 15 small group discussions held in May are available on the project website at: https://www.austintexas.gov/ZilkerVision. Districts 5 and 8 Colony Park Aquatic Facility Virtual Community Meeting #3, June 30: PARD will host the third virtual community meeting on June 30 at 5:30pm. At the second community meeting in April, PARD presented three preliminary concepts for consideration. Based on feedback from that meeting, subsequent survey and community conversations with students at area schools, the Project Team will present the proposed 1 final concept for the new pool and facility at the third meeting. Community members will be asked to identify how well the draft final concept connects with key values and aligns with feedback collected. Zoom meeting registration and project webpage: http://www.austintexas.gov/department/colony-park- aquatic-facility. District 1 Givens Aquatic Facility Renovation Virtual Community Meeting #3, July 1: PARD will host the third virtual community meeting on July 1 at 5:30pm. At the second community meeting in April, PARD presented three preliminary concepts for consideration by the community. Based on feedback from …
Meeting of the Planning Commission June 22, 2021 Planning Commission to be held June 22, 2021 with Social Distancing Modifications Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers, including applicants and representatives, must register in advance (Day before the scheduled meeting, June 21, 2021 by noon). To speak remotely at the June 22, 2021 Planning Commission Meeting, residents must: Preferably email the board liaison at andrew.rivera@austintexas.gov or call 512-974-6508 the day before the meeting. The following information is required: 1. The speaker name. 2. Item number(s) they wish to speak on. 3. Whether they are for/against/neutral. 4. Mailing address. 5. Telephone number. Must be the number that will be used to call-in. Failure to provide the required information by noon June 21, 2021 shall render a request null and void. A registered speaker may not sign up another speaker. Previous registration on an item does not automatically roll over. •Once a request to register to speak has been called in or emailed to the board liaison, residents will receive either an email or phone call with additional information regarding the call in process. •Handouts or other information must be emailed to andrew.rivera@austintexas.gov by 1:00 PM Tuesday, June 22, 2021 This information will be provided to Commission members in advance of the meeting. •Residents may watch the meeting here: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Postponement requests must be submitted to the case manager and Andrew Rivera by 5PM Monday, June 21, 2021 Reunión de la Comisión de Planificación Fecha 22 de junio de 2021 La Comisión de Planificación se reunirá el 22 de junio de 2021 con modificaciones de distanciamiento social. Se permitirán comentarios públicos por teléfono; no se permitirá ninguna entrada en persona. Llame o envíe un correo electrónico al enlace de la junta en 512-974-6508 andrew.rivera@austintexas.gov a más tardar al mediodía (el día antes de la reunion, 21 de junio de 2021). 1. El nombre del orador. 2. Número (s) de artículo sobre el que desean hablar. 3. Si están a favor / en contra / neutrales. 4. Dirección postal. 5. Número de teléfono. Debe ser el número que se utilizará para llamar a la persona que desea hablar. Si la información solicitada no se envía antes del mediodía del 21 de junio de , la solicitud será nula y sin efecto. Un orador registrado no puede registrar a otro orador. El registro anterior de un …
Planning Commission: June 22, 2021 NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN AMENDMENT REVIEW SHEET NEIGHORHOOD PLAN: East Cesar Chavez/Plaza Saltillo (TOD) Station Area Plan CASE#: NPA-2020-0002.01 PROJECT NAME: Fair Market PC DATE: June 22, 2021 June 8, 2021 DATE FILED: July 30, 2020 (In-cycle) ADDRESS/ES: 1108, 1100, 1110 E. 5th Street and 502, 504 Waller Street DISTRICT AREA: 3 SITE AREA: 0.874 acrs OWNER/APPLICANT: Montwalk Holdings, Ltd. (R. Cullen Powell) AGENT: Armbrust & Brown, PLLC (Richard T. Suttle, Jr.) CASE MANAGER: Maureen Meredith, Housing & Planning Dept. (512) 974-2695 PHONE: STAFF EMAIL: Maureen.Meredith@austintexas.gov TYPE OF AMENDMENT: Change in Future Land Use Designation From: Specific Regulating District To: Specific Regulating District (There is no proposed change to the future land use map. The applicant proposes to change the building height from 60 feet to 85 feet) Base District Zoning Change Related Zoning Case: C14-2021-0061 From: TOD-NP To: TOD-NP NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN ADOPTION DATE: East Cesar Chavez Plan adopted May 13, 1999. Plaza Saltillo (TOD) Station Area plan adopted December 11, 2008. 1 1 of 29B-1 Planning Commission: June 22, 2021 PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: June 22, 2021- (Recommendation pending) June 8, 2021 – Postponed to June 22, 2021 on the consent agenda at the request of staff. [A. Azhar – 1st; J. Mushtaler – 2nd] Vote: 11-0 [J. Shieh and Y. Flores absent]. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff supports the applicant’s request to increase the building height from a maximum of 60 feet to a maximum of 85 feet. If approved, the change will amend in the Plaza Saltillo Station Area (TOD) Plan document. There is no change to the future land use map. BASIS FOR STAFF’S RECOMMENDATION: The proposed development is an office and retail development. The property is located within the Plaza Saltillo Activity Center and is less than 600 feet south of E. 7th Street which is an Activity Corridor. The property is approximately ¼-mile from the Plaza Saltillo Station. Increased density at this location is appropriate. Below are sections from the East Cesar Chavez Neighborhood Plan: 1. Land Use, Zoning and Neighborhood Character Neighborhood Vision: The neighborhood envisions commercial corridors that are safe and pedestrian-friendly. These corridors should be mixed use residential, commercial and include civic elements. Mixed residential and retail uses, such as stores with residences above are encouraged. Development should be compatible with the existing neighborhood, economically and environmentally sustainable and conducive to a blend of vibrant economic activity and quality of life. …
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET DISTRICT: 3 TO: TOD-NP, to change a condition of zoning CASE: C14-2021-0061 Fair Market Rezoning ZONING FROM: TOD-NP ADDRESS: 1100, 1108, 1110 East 5th Street; 502, 504 Waller Street SITE AREA: 0.872 acres PROPERTY OWNER: Montwalk Holdings, Ltd. (R. Cullen Powell) CASE MANAGER: Heather Chaffin (512-974-2122, heather.chaffin@austintexas.gov) STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff supports the Applicant’s request for rezoning to TOD-NP to amend the Saltillo Plaza Transit Oriented District (TOD) Station Area Plan and Regulating Plan to allow a building height up to 85 feet. AGENT: Armburst & Brown, PLLC (Richard Suttle) For a summary of the basis of staff’s recommendation, see case manager comments on page 2. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: June 22, 2021: June 8, 2021: To grant postponement to June 22, 2021 as requested by Staff, on consent. CITY COUNCIL ACTION: TBD ORDINANCE NUMBER: 1 of 11B-2 C14-2021-0061 2 ISSUES: The Applicant proposes utilizing the Plaza Saltillo TOD Density Bonus tool which allows increased floor-to-area ratio (FAR) for developments that include affordable residential units or pays a fee-in-lieu to Housing and Planning Department (HPD). The Applicant has stated their intent to develop an indoor entertainment venue and office land use and pay a fee-in- lieu for the increased FAR per the TOD Density Bonus. To achieve the increased FAR, the Applicant requests increasing the building height from 60 feet to 85 feet. This includes updating the Station Area Plan (SAP) and Regulating Plan. The request also requires a Neighborhood Plan Amendment (NPA), which is being processed concurrent with the rezoning request (City File # NPA-2020-0002.01). CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: The subject property is located on the north side of East 5th Street between Medina Street and Waller Street. The property is comprised of 10 small lots that extend from East 5th Street to an alley on the north. The western 6 lots of the subject property are currently developed with Fair Market, an indoor entertainment venue and associated offices. Immediately west of the subject property, at the intersection of East 5th Street and Medina, is Roy and Matías Velásquez Plaza, a City-owned pocket park. The eastern 4 lots of the subject property is undeveloped land. These properties are all zoned TOD-NP, as are the other surrounding properties to the west, north and east. Across Medina Street to the west is a mixed use development comprised of multifamily, retail, restaurant and other ground floor commercial land uses. …
Planning Commission: June 22, 2021 NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN AMENDMENT REVIEW SHEET NEIGHORHOOD PLAN: East Cesar Chavez/Plaza Saltillo (TOD) Station Area Plan CASE#: NPA-2020-0002.02 PROJECT NAME: 6th & Onion (Zoning Case Name: Centro East) PC DATE: DATE FILED: July 31, 2020 (In-cycle) June 22, 2021 June 8, 2021 1501, 1509 E. 6th Street & 1510 E 5TH ST ADDRESS/ES: DISTRICT AREA: 3 SITE AREA: 1.362 acres OWNER/APPLICANT: Donald Reese, 6th & Onion East Master GP, LLP (6th & Onion East, LP) (6th & Onion East GP, LP) AGENT: Armbrust & Brown, PLLC (Michael J. Whellan) CASE MANAGER: Maureen Meredith, Housing and Planning Dept. PHONE: (512) 974-2695 STAFF EMAIL: Maureen.Meredith@austintexas.gov TYPE OF AMENDMENT: Change in Future Land Use Designation From: Specific Regulating District (There is no proposed change to the future land use map. The applicant proposes to change the building height from 60 feet to 85 feet) Base District Zoning Change To: Specific Regulating District Related Zoning Case: C14-2021-0058 From: TOD-NP To: TOD-NP NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN ADOPTION DATE: East Cesar Chavez Plan adopted May 13, 1999. Plaza Saltillo (TOD) Station Area plan adopted December 11, 2008. 1 1 of 35B-3 Planning Commission: June 22, 2021 PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: June 22, 2021 – (Recommendation pending) June 8, 2021 - Postponed to June 22, 2021 on the consent agenda at the request of staff. [A. Azhar – 1st; J. Mushtaler – 2nd] Vote: 11-0 [J. Shieh and Y. Flores absent]. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff supports the applicant’s request to increase the building height from a maximum of 60 feet to a maximum of 85 feet. If approved, the change will amend in the Plaza Saltillo Station Area (TOD) Plan document. There is no change to the future land use map. BASIS FOR STAFF’S RECOMMENDATION: The proposed residential development, which includes affordable housing units, will provide additional housing choices to people in the planning area and the city. The property is located within the Plaza Saltillo Activity Center and is less than 500 feet south of E. 7th Street, which is an activity corridor. The property is near public transportation, numerous businesses and is located across the street from the Plaza Saltillo Station. Increased density is appropriate at this location. Below are sections from the East Cesar Chavez Neighborhood Plan: 1. Land Use, Zoning and Neighborhood Character Neighborhood Vision: The neighborhood envisions commercial corridors that are safe and pedestrian- friendly. These corridors should be mixed use residential, …
June 17, 2021 Planning Commission, City of Austin Via E-mail: maureen.meredith@austintexas.gov, Heather.Chaffin@austintexas.gov RE: Plan Amendment Case: NPA-2020-0002.02 Zoning Case #: C14-2021-0058 Property Address: 1501 E. 6th Street (also known as 1509 East 6th Street and 1510 East 5th Street) Dear Planning Commissioners, The role of the East Cesar Chavez Neighborhood team is to preserve the integrity of our neighborhood plan and that of the Saltillo TOD. Both plans were heavily researched, vetted, and considered by knowledgeable, capable folks. They’re our plans, smart plans, and plans that feel good to the neighborhood. They say that 60 feet is the appropriate height for buildings at this project’s location. That said, as stewards of our neighborhood plan, projects that propose strong affordable housing components in exchange for height variances are welcomed and cannot be ignored. Increased height precedents have been established for projects that bring strong affordable housing and/or fee-in-lieu proposals to our team. Those precedents cap out at building heights of 75 feet. On May 19, 2021 at a general meeting, the ECC-NPCT voted to support the applicant’s proposal to amend the zoning height definition in this case to change the base maximum building height from 60 feet to 85 feet strictly contingent upon the inclusion of family-friendly units with a minimum of 2 bedrooms. Furthermore, on June 17, 2021 at a general meeting, the parties clarified that support for an 85’ height variance was strictly contingent upon the delivery of 10% of the gross square footage of affordable housing being committed to family friendly units with a minimum of 2 bedrooms. Additionally, the ECC-NPCT voted to support a 90’ height variance at the south side of the project (Saltillo Plaza side) ONLY, strictly contingent upon the delivery of 20% of the gross square footage of affordable housing being committed to family-friendly units with a minimum of 2 bedrooms. This proposal is one of very few projects that come before the ECC-NPCT that add real value to the neighborhood by including critically needed affordable housing. Additionally, it benefits from its location on a sloped site - the added height remains compatible with neighboring structures. This project only scratches the surface of the need for affordable units in our neighborhood and we hope to see more follow in its footsteps. We recommend that the Planning Commision consider the applicant's proposal favorably. Page 2 Sincerely, K e n Kristen Heaney Chair East Cesar Chavez Neighborhood …
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET DISTRICT: 3 TO: TOD-NP, to change a condition of zoning CASE: C14-2021-0058 Centro East ZONING FROM: TOD-NP ADDRESS: 1501 East 6th Street SITE AREA: 1.362 acres PROPERTY OWNER: 6th & Onion East Master GP, LLP (Donald Reese) CASE MANAGER: Heather Chaffin (512-974-2122, heather.chaffin@austintexas.gov) STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff does not support the Applicant’s request for rezoning to TOD-NP to amend the Saltillo Plaza Transit Oriented District (TOD) Station Area Plan and Regulating Plan to allow a building height up to 85 feet. AGENT: Armburst & Brown, PLLC (Michael J. Whellan) For a summary of the basis of staff’s recommendation, see case manager comments on page 2. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: June 22, 2021: June 8, 2021: To grant postponement to June 22, 2021 as requested by Staff, on consent. CITY COUNCIL ACTION: TBD ORDINANCE NUMBER: 1 of 11B-4 C14-2021-0058 2 ISSUES: The Applicant proposes utilizing the Plaza Saltillo TOD Density Bonus tool which allows increased floor-to-area ratio (FAR) for developments that include affordable residential units or pays a fee-in-lieu to Housing and Planning Department (HPD). The Applicant has stated their intent to develop a mixed use project that includes multifamily, office and commercial land uses. They intend to provide on-site affordable multifamily units at 10% of the gross floor area per the TOD Density Bonus. To achieve the increased FAR, the Applicant requests increasing the building height from 60 feet to 85 feet. This includes updating the Station Area Plan (SAP) and Regulating Plan. The request also requires a Neighborhood Plan Amendment (NPA), which is being processed concurrent with the rezoning request (City File # NPA- 2020-0002.02). CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: The subject property is located between Onion Street and Comal Street and East 5th Street and East 6th Street. The property encompasses most of the block, with outparcels along Comal Street. The property is zoned TOD-NP, as are most surrounding properties. The property contains a vacant warehouse and parking lot. The outparcels to the east are developed with cocktail lounge and restaurant land uses. Across Comal to the east is a mixed use building with multifamily, personal services, restaurant and other commercial uses. This property is zoned TOD-CURE-NP. Across East 6th Street to the north are properties that are predominately developed with cocktail lounge uses. Across Onion Street to the west is property that is under construction with a proposed mix of office, commercial and restaurant uses. …
Planning Commission: June 22, 2021 DATE FILED: April 6, 2021 (Out-of-cycle) NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN AMENDMENT REVIEW SHEET 10807 Newmont Road NEIGHORHOOD PLAN: North Austin Civic Association (NACA) CASE#: NPA-2021-0007.01 PROJECT NAME: 10807 Newmont Road PC DATE: June 22, 2021 ADDRESS/ES: DISTRICT AREA: 4 SITE AREA: 16,480 sq. ft. OWNER/APPLICANT: Bang Huynh AGENT: Bang Huynh CASE MANAGER: Maureen Meredith, Housing & Planning Dept. PHONE: (512) 974-2695 STAFF EMAIL: Maureen.meredith@austintexas.gov TYPE OF AMENDMENT: Change in Future Land Use Designation From: Single Family Base District Zoning Change To: Mixed Use To: CS-MU-NP Related Zoning Case: C14-2021-0079 From: SF-2-NP NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN ADOPTION DATE: PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: June 22, 2021 – (Recommendation pending) 1 June 29, 2000 1 of 28B-5 Planning Commission: June 22, 2021 STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends the applicant’s request for Mixed Use land use. BASIS FOR STAFF’S RECOMMENDATION: Staff supports the applicant’s request for Mixed Use land use because it is the last remaining single family lot within this block of commercial uses. Mixed Use land use is appropriate in this location. The North Austin Civic Association Neighborhood Plan supports commercial uses being located along North Lamar Blvd, however, because this property is the last remaining lot within the block of existing commercial zoning and land uses, staff believes transitioning this lot for commercial and/or residential uses and with Mixed Use land use is appropriate. Site Future Land Use Map 2 2 of 28B-5 Planning Commission: June 22, 2021 GR-MU-CO-NP Site Zoning Map Land Use, Zoning and Code Enforcement Overall Goal: Strengthened code enforcement to bring stability and improve the appearance of the neighborhood. Maintain and enhance existing zoning for future development to improve land use and the quality of life in the neighborhood. Prevent additional commercial development within the residential areas and maintain a residential core bounded by commercial and mixed-use development to maximize economic development and aesthetic appeal of all land use types. Planning Principles 1. The City should direct growth along Lamar Boulevard and away from the single- family residential areas of the neighborhood. 3 3 of 28B-5 Goal 2: Establish land use and zoning for future development that will improve the quality of life for neighborhood residents and businesses. Planning Commission: June 22, 2021 Objective 1: Establish appropriate zoning and development guidelines to enhance and protect the neighborhood. Objective 2: Rezone and recommend alternatives for reuse and redevelopment to protect the residential areas of the neighborhood and to direct …
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET DISTRICT: 4 TO: CS-MU-NP CASE: C14-2021-0079 (10807 Newmont Road) ZONING FROM: SF-2-NP ADDRESS: 10807 Newmont Road SITE AREA: 0.3783 acres (16,469.748 sq. ft.) PROPERTY OWNER: Bang Huynh AGENT: Bang Huynh CASE MANAGER: Sherri Sirwaitis (512-974-3057, sherri.sirwaitis@austintexas.gov) STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends CS-MU-CO-NP, General Commercial Services-Mixed Use- Conditional Overlay Combining District, zoning. The conditional overlay will prohibit Bail Bond Services, Drop-off Recycling Collection Facility, Hotel/Motel, Pawn Shop Services, Pet Services, and Restaurant (General) uses on the property. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: June 22, 2021 CITY COUNCIL ACTION: ORDINANCE NUMBER: 1 of 15B-6 C14-2021-0079 2 ISSUES: N/A CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: o The site under consideration is developed with a 1,175 sq. ft. single family house on a 0.3783 acre lot. The properties to the north are zoned GR-MU-CO-NP and CS-NP and are developed with office and warehouse uses. To the south, across Wagon Trail, there is SF-2 zoning with a duplex residence. The lots to the east are zoned CS-NP and are used for an automotive sales use and automotive repair businesses. The lots to the west, on the other side of Newmont Road, are zoned SF-2 and developed with a multifamily residential use and single family residences. The applicant is requesting CS-MU-NP zoning so that he can redevelop the site with commercial uses, specifically an automotive repair use and an office use. The staff recommends CS-MU-CO-NP zoning at this location because the site under consideration meets the intent of the CS and MU zoning districts. The proposed rezoning will promote consistency and orderly planning because there is GR-MU-CO-NP zoning and CS-NP zoning to the north and east. This is the only residentially zoned tract of land that remains within this block between Prairie Trail and Wagon Trail at Newmont Road. The General Commercial Services-Mixed Use Combining District will allow for the applicant to redevelop the site with a mixture office, commercial and residential uses to provide additional services in this area. The proposed conditional overlay reflects the list of prohibited uses that were voted on and proposed by the North Austin Civic Association Contact Team (please see Exhibit C). The neighborhood planning staff is recommending a proposed FLUM change from Single Family to Mixed Use for this site in related case, NPA-2021-0007.01. 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. …
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET CASE: C14-2021-0019 DISTRICT: 7 ZONING FROM: Tract 1: CS-MU-CO-NP Tract 2: MF-3-NP TO: MF-6-CO-NP ADDRESS: Tract 1: 5700 Grover Ave. Tract 2: 5612 Roosevelt Ave. SITE AREA: Total, both tracts: 4.135 acres (180,120.6 sq. ft.) PROPERTY OWNER: Family Sports, Inc., (John Donovan) (512) 422-0487 AGENT: Smith Robertson, LLP (David Hartman), (512) 225-1704 CASE MANAGER Mark Graham (512-974-3574, mark.graham@austintexas.gov ) STAFF RECOMMENDATION: The Staff recommendation is to grant multifamily residence, highest density-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (MF-6-CO-NP) combining district zoning for Tracts 1 and 2. The conditional overlay (CO) contains the following development conditions: Tract 1 and Tract 2 combined are 1) limited to 300 dwelling units, and 2) requires a 6 foot high solid fence to be installed and maintained along the west property line. Tract 1 development standards: 1) a maximum building height of 45 feet and four stories and 2) a minimum 40 foot wide building or structure setback along west property line (adjacent to single family). Tract 2 development standards: 1) a maximum building height of 35 feet and three stories; 2) a maximum of 20 multifamily dwelling units. 3) maximum impervious cover limited to 65%. For a summary of the basis of staff’s recommendation, see case manager comments on page 2. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: June 22, 2021: June 8, 2021: APPROVED A POSTPONEMENT REQUEST BY STAFF TO JUNE 22, 2021. [A. AZHAR, J. MUSHTALER – 2ND] (11-0) COMMISSIONERS Y. FLORES & J. SHIEH - ABSENT 1 of 20B-7 C14-2021-0019 2 CITY COUNCIL ACTION: July 29, 2021 ORDINANCE NUMBER: ISSUES The Applicant met and discussed this case with representatives of the Brentwood Neighborhood Association. The Neighborhood determined that they could support the rezoning with some conditions. A letter of conditional support is attached, (see Exhibit C). The applicant is in agreement with the stated conditions of the neighborhood. Staff supports including the conditions in the Conditional Overlay to the extent possible, as reflected on page 1. CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: The requested rezoning is for two tracts of land. Tract 1 is located on the west side of Grover Avenue between West Koenig Lane and Houston Street. The site was the former Dart Bowling Alley. Tract 2 is an undeveloped site adjacent to Tract 1 and situated on the west side of Roosevelt Avenue where it terminates at Dart Bowl. The subject site is south of The Pearl Apartments (under construction) and across Grover …
MEMORANDUM ************************************************************************ TO: Todd Shaw, Chair Planning Commission Members FROM: Wendy Rhoades, Principal Planner Housing and Planning Department DATE: RE: June 15, 2021 C14-2021-0047 – Moore’s Crossing Farmhouse, Tract 3 Request for Postponement by Staff ************************************************************************ Staff requests a postponement of the above-referenced rezoning case to July 13, 2021. A postponement will allow time for Staff to meet again with the Applicant and discuss land use issues related to the property’s location. The Applicant does not object to the Staff’s request for postponement. Attachment: Map of Property 1 of 2B-8 ( ( ( R A D N ( SF-2 N A IW ( ( ( ( ( ( ( ( SF-2 ( ( ( 86-155 ( T R S E L B E H C S ( ( ( ( ( ( ( SF-2 ( ( ( ( ( ( ( ( ( ( ( ( M O R NIN G VIE W CT ( ( ( ( ( ( A R R O W ( ( M O U N ( ( SF-2 ( D P A S S ( ( ( ( M O R ( N I N ( ( ( ( G V I E ( ( W D R ( ( ( ( ( ( O U N D CV ( ( ( ( ( ( ( ( ( ( ( ( ( ( ( ( ( SF-2 ( ( AR ( ( M W R O ( ( ( ( ( ( ( ( ( ( ( ( ( ( ( SF-2 ( ( ( ( ( C7L-98-003 ( ( ( I-SF-2 ( ( ( SF-2 ( W A R D ( ( M A N D R ( ( ( V A C D N A I-RR AT P E R G L R A T D N A K P C A L B N U R A D N A P E T I H W 98-0054 SF-2 85-155 P C12M-2016-0006 SF-2 C14-2015-0154 GR-CO APPERSON ST ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! GR ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! 98-0054 ! ! SF-4A C14-2014-0182 ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! MF-3 C14-2019-0057 RR ! …
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET TO: PUD* DISTRICT: 6 CASE: C814-97-0001.14 (Leander Rehabilitation Planned Unit Development Amendment #15- Texas Children's Hospital North Campus) ZONING FROM: PUD * The applicant is asking to amend Ordinance No. 20190620-154 to permit an alternate internal drive design for the interior streets on parcels CO-1 and COR-4 (please see Applicant’s Request Letter and Redlined Ordinance – Exhibit C) ADDRESS: 10701 Lakeline Mall Drive SITE AREA: 24.461 acres (1,065,516 sq. ft.) PROPERTY OWNER: Texas Children’s Hospital AGENT: Drenner Group, PC (Amanda Swor) CASE MANAGER: Sherri Sirwaitis (512-974-3057, sherri.sirwaitis@austintexas.gov) STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends the 15th amendment to the Leander Rehabilitation PUD. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: June 22, 2021 CITY COUNCIL ACTION: ORDINANCE NUMBER: 1 of 32B-9 C14-97-0001.14 ISSUES: N/A CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: 2 The property in question is part of an existing Planned Unit Development, the Leander Rehabilitation PUD, that consists of 446.40 acres of land located to the north of the recently expanded S.H. 45 Westbound Toll Road (North F.M. 620). The site is bounded by the Avery Ranch PUD to the north, the Southern Pacific Railroad and Rutledge Spur Road to the east, the S.H. 45 Westbound Toll Road (North F.M. 620 Road) to the south, and the Texas Department of Transportation Cedar Park Campus, developing office uses, and undeveloped Tracts along North Lake Creek Parkway to the west. The site under consideration is a 24.461acre tract of land that is located on the south side of Lakeline Mall Drive and at the northeast corner of the State Highway 45 and Lake Creek Parkway intersection. Parcels COR-4, Commercial Office Residential, and CO-1, Commercial Office, consist of an undeveloped and moderately vegetated area. There is are undeveloped tracts to the east and a multifamily development (AMLI Lakeline). Across Lyndhurst Street further to the east, a portion of parcel CRE-8 and part of parcel CRE-9 are developed with a multifamily residential complex (The Michael at Presidio). The eastern corner of parcel COR-9 contains a hotel use (Townplace Suites Marriott). To the north of these parcels in the Leander Rehabilitation PUD, across Lakeline Mall Drive, are apartment complexes (Legends Lakeline and The M at Lakeline). To the west, there is undeveloped land zoned GR-MU a hotel/motel use (La Quinta Inn & Suites) zoned GR/LO and an apartment complex zoned MF-6 (Everleigh Lakeline). Further to the west, across Lake Creek Parkway, there is a financial services use (Bank of …
