SITE PLAN REVIEW SHEET ENVIRONMENTAL VARIANCE REQUEST ONLY Desired Development Zone AREA: 7,222 square feet (~.17 acres) AGENT: Wheels and Water LLC (Katie Kam) PLANNING COMMISSION DATE: December 8, 2020 CASE: SP-2019-0027CT PROJECT NAME: 1514 W Koenig Lane Office Building APPLICANT: Joel Levine ADDRESS OF SITE: 1514 W Koenig Lane COUNTY: Travis WATERSHED: Shoal Creek (Urban), JURISDICTION: Full Purpose EXISTING ZONING: LO-MU-NP PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT: The applicant is proposing to construct a 4,073 square foot professional office building and parking lot. DESCRIPTION OF VARIANCES: The applicant is requesting a variance from LDC 25-8-261 to allow construction in the Critical Water Quality Zone STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff does not recommend support for this variance. The findings of fact have not been met. ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION ACTION: This case was considered by the Environmental Commission on December 2, 2020. Commission recommended denial of the variance request in a 9-0 vote. The decision sheet is included in the back-up materials. ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW STAFF: Mike McDougal PHONE: 512-974-6380 Mike.McDougal@austintexas.gov CASE MANAGER: Robert Anderson Robert.Anderson@austintexas.gov PHONE: 512-974-3016 1 of 29B-17 Wheels & Water LLC Austin, Texas 78723 Texas Registered Engineering Firm F-19740 http://www.wheelsandwaterllc.com December 1, 2020 Mike McDougal Environmental Policy Program Manager City of Austin Watershed Protection Department 505 Barton Springs Road Austin, Texas 78704 Re: Environmental variance requests for 1514 W. Koenig Lane Office Building, Austin, Texas 78756 Case: SP-2019-0027C To Mr. McDougal: Per staff’s determination, site plan case SP-2019-0027C must go to the Environmental Commission for a variance from Austin Land Development Code (LDC) section 25-8-261 because of the proposal to develop a three-story office building (the “proposed development”) at 1514 West Koenig Lane within the Critical Water Quality Zone (CWQZ) of the Hancock Branch of Shoal Creek. LDC section 25-8-261 states the following: In all watersheds, development is prohibited in a critical water quality zone except as provided in this Division. Development allowed in the critical water quality zone under this Division shall be revegetated and restored within the limits of construction as prescribed by the Environmental Criteria Manual. The purposes of this letter are to 1) explain why staff’s determination that this case needs a variance should be reconsidered, and 2) to request approval of the variance and describe findings of fact if there continues to be a determination that the variance is needed. Determination for Variance A request was made for staff to not apply the CWQZ to the property per LDC 25-8-92 …
SUBDIVISION REVIEW SHEET CASE NO.: C8-2018-0165.2A Z.A.P. DATE: December 8, 2020 SUBDIVISION NAME: Cascades at Onion Creek East, Phase Two AREA: 31.18 acres LOTS: 136 APPLICANT: M/I Homes of Austin, LLC (William G. Peckman) AGENT: LJA Engineering Inc. (Russell Kotara, P.E.) ADDRESS OF SUBDIVISION: 2333 Cascades Ave WATERSHED: Onion Creek COUNTY: Travis EXISTING ZONING: I-SF-2 JURISDICTION: Full Purpose PROPOSED LAND USE: Residential / Open Space / Right-of-Way DEPARTMENT COMMENTS: The request is for the approval of Cascades at Onion Creek East, Phase Two, comprised of 136 lots on 31.1acres. The plat does not comply with the criteria for approval in LDC 25-4-84(B) 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: Disapproval for reasons listed in Exhibit C in the support material. CASE MANAGER: Cesar Zavala E-mail: cesar.zavala@austintexas.gov PHONE: 512-974-3404 ATTACHMENTS Exhibit A: Vicinity map Exhibit B: Proposed plat Exhibit C: Comment report dated December 3, 2020 1 of 11B-18 Exhibit A 2 of 11B-18 Exhibit B 11-5-202011-5-20203 of 11B-18 2020002014 of 11B-18 5 of 11B-18 6 of 11B-18 CITY OF AUSTIN –DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT SUBDIVISION APPLICATION – MASTER COMMENT REPORT Exhibit C CASE NUMBER: REVISION #: CASE MANAGER: C8-2018-0165.2A 00 Cesar Zavala UPDATE: U0 PHONE #: 512-974-3404 PROJECT NAME: LOCATION: Cascades at Onion Creek, Phase Two Final Plat 2333 CASCADES AVE SUBMITTAL DATE: REPORT DUE DATE: December 10, 2020 FINAL REPORT DATE: December 3, 2020 November 9, 2020 STAFF REPORT: This report includes all staff comments received to date concerning your most recent subdivision application submittal. The comments may include requirements, recommendations, or information. The requirements in this report must be addressed by an updated submittal. The subdivision application will be approved when all requirements from each review discipline have been addressed. If you have any questions, concerns or if you require additional information about this report, please contact your case manager at the phone number listed above or by using the contact information listed for each reviewer in this report. Any change to the plan/plat shall not cause noncompliance with any applicable code or criteria. In addition, any change to the plat may trigger new comments. …
SUBDIVISION REVIEW SHEET Z.A.P. DATE: 12/8/2020 CASE NO.: C8J-2018-0091.2A SUBDIVISION NAME: Turners Crossing North Phase 2 AREA: 126.971 acres OWNER/APPLICANT: Meritage Homes of Texas, LLC (Matthew Scrivener) AGENT: Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. (Jacob Kondo) ADDRESS OF SUBDIVISION: Approx. FM 1327 at N Turnersville Road GRIDS: G-8 WATERSHED: Rinard Creek COUNTY: Travis LOT(S): 305 JURISDICTION: 2-Mile ETJ MUD: N/A EXISTING ZONING: N/A PROPOSED LAND USE: Single Family, Commercial, Drainage, Landscape, Park ADMINISTRATIVE WAIVERS: N/A VARIANCES: None SIDEWALKS: Sidewalks will be provided on all internal streets. DEPARTMENT COMMENTS: The request is for approval with conditions of Turners Crossing North Phase Two Subdivision consisting of 305 lots on 126.971 acres. Water and wastewater will be provided by the City of Austin. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: The staff recommends approval with conditions of this final plat. The attached report details the conditions and the plat will be back for final approval when conditions are clear. ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISSION ACTION: CASE MANAGER: Sarah Sumner Email address: sarah.sumner@traviscountytx.gov PHONE: 512-854-7687 1 1 of 10B-19 Turner’s Crossing North Phase 2 Location Map 2 of 10B-19 TRAVIS COUNTY CONSUMER PROTECTION NOTICE FOR HOMEBUYERS IF YOU ARE BUYING A LOT OR HOME, YOU SHOULD DETERMINE WHETHER IT IS INSIDE OR OUTSIDE THE CITY LIMITS. THIS CAN AFFECT THE ENJOYMENT AND VALUE OF YOUR HOME. DEPENDING ON STATE LAW AND OTHER FACTORS, LAND OUTSIDE THE CITY LIMITS MAY BE SUBJECT TO FEWER LOCAL GOVERNMENT CONTROLS OVER THE DEVELOPMENT AND USE OF LAND THAN INSIDE THE CITY LIMITS. THE SUBDIVISION'S RESTRICTIVE COVENANTS MAY CREATE PRIVATELY ENFORCEABLE RESTRICTIONS AGAINST INCOMPATIBLE LAND USES WITHIN THE SUBDIVISION, WHETHER IT IS INSIDE OR OUTSIDE THE CITY LIMITS. DEPENDING ON STATE LAW AND OTHER FACTORS, HOWEVER, OUTSIDE THE CITY LIMITS NEITHER PRIVATE NOR GOVERNMENTAL RESTRICTIONS MAY BE AVAILABLE TO (1) RESTRICT EITHER THE NATURE OR EXTENT OF DEVELOPMENT NEAR THE SUBDIVISION, OR (2) PROHIBIT LAND USES NEAR THE SUBDIVISION THAT ARE INCOMPATIBLE WITH A RESIDENTIAL NEIGHBORHOOD. NORTH PHASE 2 PROJECT LOCATION F.M. 1327 I T U R N E R S V L L E R O A D N . PHASE 1 S T A T E HIG H W A Y 45 OWNER/DEVELOPER: MERITAGE HOMES OF TEXAS, LLC 8920 BUSINESS PARK DRIVE STE. 350 AUSTIN, TEXAS 78759 TEL: (512) 610-6409 TAYLOR MORRISON OF TEXAS, INC. 11200 LAKELINE BOULEVARD, STE 150A AUSTIN, TEXAS 78717 TEL: (512) 549-6838 TRENDMAKER HOMES, INC. 13640 BRIARWICK DRIVE, STE 170 AUSTIN, …
Regular Meeting of the Airport Advisory Commission December 8, 2020 Airport Advisory Commission to be held December 8, 2020 with Social Distancing Modifications Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers must register in advance (12/07/2020 by noon). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the December 8, 2020 Airport Advisory Commission Meeting, residents must: •Call or email the board liaison at (512) 530-6605 or ammie.calderon2@austintexas.gov no later than noon, (the day before the meeting). The information required is the speaker name, item number(s) they wish to speak on, whether they are for/against/neutral, and a telephone number or email address. •Once a request to speak has been called in or emailed to the board liaison, residents will receive either an email or phone call providing the telephone number to call on the day of the scheduled meeting. •Speakers must call in at least 15 minutes prior to meeting start in order to speak, late callers will not be accepted and will not be able to speak. •Speakers will be placed in a queue until their time to speak. •Handouts or other information may be emailed to ammie.calderon2@austintexas.gov by Noon the day before the scheduled meeting. This information will be provided to Board and Commission members in advance of the meeting. •If this meeting is broadcast live, residents may watch the meeting here: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Reunión del Airport Advisory Commisson (December 8, 2020) La junta se llevará con modificaciones de distanciamiento social Se permitirán comentarios públicos por teléfono; no se permitirá ninguna entrada en persona. Todos los oradores deben registrarse con anticipación (12/7/2020 antes del mediodía). Todos los comentarios públicos se producirán al comienzo de la reunión. Para hablar de forma remota en la reunión, los residentes deben: • Llame o envíe un correo electrónico al enlace de la junta en (512) 530-6605 or ammie.calderon2@austintexas.gov a más tardar al mediodía (el día antes de la reunión). La información requerida es el nombre del orador, los números de artículo sobre los que desean hablar, si están a favor / en contra / neutrales, y un número de teléfono o dirección de correo electrónico. • Una vez que se haya llamado o enviado por correo electrónico una solicitud para hablar al enlace de la junta, los residentes recibirán un correo electrónico o una llamada telefónica con el número de …
Versión en español a continuación. Regular Meeting of the Urban Transportation Commission December 8, 2020 Urban Transportation Commission to be held 12/8/20 with Social Distancing Modifications Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers must register in advance (Monday December 7 by noon). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the December 8, 2020 Urban Transportation Department Meeting, members of the public must: •Call or email the board liaison at (512)-974-8796 or kaycie.alexander@austintexas.gov no later than noon, November 8. The information required is the speaker name, item number(s) they wish to speak on, whether they are for/against/neutral, and a telephone number or email address. •Once a request to speak has been called in or emailed to the board liaison, residents will receive either an email or phone call providing the telephone number to call on the day of the scheduled meeting. •Speakers must call in at least 15 minutes prior to meeting start in order to speak, late callers will not be accepted and will not be able to speak. •Speakers will be placed in a queue until their time to speak. •Handouts or other information may be emailed to kaycie.alexander@austintexas.gov by Noon the day before the scheduled meeting. This information will be provided to Board and Commission members in advance of the meeting. •If this meeting is broadcast live, residents may watch the meeting here: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Reunión del Urban Transportation Commission Fecha de la reunion December 8, 2020 La junta se llevará con modificaciones de distanciamiento social. Se permitirán comentarios públicos por teléfono; no se permitirá ninguna entrada en persona. Todos los oradores deben registrarse con anticipación (December 7 antes del mediodía). Todos los comentarios públicos se producirán al comienzo de la reunión.Para hablar de forma remota en la reunión, los miembros del público deben: • Llame o envíe un correo electrónico al enlace de la junta en (512) 974 8796 or kaycie.alexander@austintexas.gov a más tardar al mediodía (el día antes de la reunión). La información requerida es el nombre del orador, los números de artículo sobre los que desean hablar, si están a favor / en contra / neutrales, y un número de teléfono o dirección de correo electrónico. • Una vez que se haya llamado o enviado por correo electrónico una solicitud para hablar al enlace de la junta, los residentes recibirán …
Regular Meeting of the Planning Commission December 8, 2020 Planning Commission to be held December 8, 2020 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, December 7 2020 by noon). To speak remotely at the December 8 2020 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 December 7, 2020 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, December 8, 2020 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, December 7, 2020 Reunión de la Comisión de Planificación Fecha 8 de Diciembre de 2020 La Comisión de Planificación se reunirá el 8 de Diciembre de 2020 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, 7 de Diciembre 2020). 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 7 de Diciembre 2020, la solicitud será nula y sin efecto. Un orador registrado no puede registrar a otro orador. El registro anterior de un artículo …
PLANNING COMMISSION DOWNTOWN DENSITY BONUS REQUEST SITE PLAN REVIEW SHEET River Street Residences 61-69 Rainey Street & 60 East Ave. SP-2019-0465C PLANNING COMMISSION HEARING DATE: December 8, 2020 Drenner Group (Amanda Swor) Drenner Group 200 Lee Barton Dr. Ste 100, Austin, TX 78704 Austin, TX 78704 CASE NUMBER: PROJECT NAME: ADDRESS: APPLICANT: CASE MANAGER: URBAN DESIGN STAFF: NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN: PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT: The applicant is requesting administrative approval for the construction of a 48 Story, multi-family residential building, which will include retail on the ground floor, garage parking and streetscape improvements in accordance with the Downtown Density Bonus Program 25-2-586. PROJECT REQUEST: Jeremy Siltala Jeremy.Siltala@austintexas.gov Aaron D. Jenkins Aaron.jenkins@austintexas.gov Phone: (512) 974-1243 Phone: (512) 974-2945 Downtown 1. Make a recommendation to the City Council on the use of the other community benefits in accordance with LDC Section 25-2-586(E)(1)-(11) and Section 25-2-586(E)(12(f). 2. In accordance with LDC Section 25-2-586(B)(6), make a recommendation to the City Council on a request for additional floor to area ratio (FAR) from 15:1 to 22:1 for a proposed multi-family high rise project that has participated in the Downtown Density Bonus Program and is processing a request for bonus area up to 15:1 FAR to be granted administratively. SUMMARY STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff Recommendation (per 25-2-586(B)(6)(c)) for Downtown Density Bonus Program Application: River Street Residences: 1 of 61B-15 Note: Because there are frequent references to LDC Section 25-2-586(B)(3) and (B)(6) and Figure 2 (referenced in (B)(3)), we have attached those pages to this recommendation. Staff Recommendation Regarding Gatekeeper Requirements: The applicant has provided sufficient documentation to meet the Gatekeeper Requirements contained in Section 25-2-586(C)(1). • The applicant has committed to providing streetscape improvements consistent with the Great Streets Standards. The projects East Ave face will not have Great Streets due to fronting TXDOT Right of Way. • The applicant has committed to achieve a minimum Two-Star rating under the Austin Energy • The applicant has provided documentation indicating substantial compliance with the Urban Green Building Program. Design Guidelines. Downtown Density Bonus: Great Streets Fee in Lieu Certain properties in Downtown are eligible to participate in the Downtown Density Bonus Program (the Program) as outlined in 25-2-586. In accordance with Program requirements, the applicant is required to execute a restrictive covenant committing to provide streetscape improvements along all public street frontages, consistent with the Great Streets Standards (the Standards). Properties in the Rainey St. Subdistrict of the Waterfront Overlay are …
CITY OF AUSTIN – TRAVIS COUNTY – SINGLE SUBDIVISION OFFICE SUBDIVISION APPLICATION – MASTER COMMENT REPORT November 9, 2020 UPDATE: PHONE #: U0 512-854-7687 C8J-2018-0091.2A 00 Sarah Sumner Turners Crossing North - Phase 2 13023 N TURNERSVILLE RD CASE NUMBER: REVISION #: CASE MANAGER: PROJECT NAME: LOCATION: SUBMITTAL DATE: REPORT DUE DATE: November 30, 2020 FINAL REPORT DATE: December 2, 2020 STAFF REPORT: This report includes all staff comments received to date concerning your most recent subdivision application submittal. The comments may include requirements, recommendations, or information. The requirements in this report must be addressed by an updated submittal. The subdivision application will be approved when all requirements from each review discipline have been addressed. However, until this happens, your application is considered disapproved. Additional comments may be generated as a result of information or design changes provided in your update. If you have any questions, problems, concerns, or if you require additional information about this report, please do not hesitate to contact your case manager at the phone number listed above or by writing to the City of Austin, Development Services Department, P.O. Box 1088, Austin, Texas 78767. UPDATE DEADLINE (LDC 30-2-56; 30-2-82): It is the responsibility of the applicant or their agent to update this subdivision application. The final update to clear all comments must be submitted by the update deadline, which is February 10, 2021. Otherwise, the application will automatically be denied. If this date falls on a weekend or City of Austin holiday, the next City of Austin workday will be the deadline. UPDATE SUBMITTALS: An informal update submittal is required. You must submit the distribution to the case manager. No distribution is required for the Planner 1. Updates may be submitted between the hours of 8:30 am and 4:00 pm. Updates submitted after 3 pm may be processed on the following business day. Please note: if Austin Water rejects a plan on Update 2, a fee is due at or before resubmittal. Please contact Intake for the fee amount. REVIEWERS: Environmental : Jonathan Garner Site Plan Plumbing : Cory Harmon Electric : Andrea Katz 911 Addressing : Cathy Winfrey Drainage Engineering : Kyle Virr Water Quality : Kyle Virr Travis Co. Subdivision : Sarah Sumner Electric Review - Andrea Katz - 512-322-6957 EL 1. Show existing electric transmission facilities (lines and structures) located on the property. City of Austin Land Development Code - Chapter 25-4-132 …
From: To: Cc: Subject: Date: Alice Glasco Rhoades, Wendy; Meredith, Maureen David Hartman; Daniel Llanes; Ben Browder; Rivera, Andrew RE: December 8th PC Agenda Items #B-9 (NPA-2020-0016.01), and #B-10 (C14-2020-0073), MSC & CTC Tracts - Postponement Request to Dec. 22, 2020 PC mtg. Friday, December 4, 2020 10:32:32 AM *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** Dear Wendy and Maureen, On behalf of the applicant, I would like to request a postponement of items B-9 and B-10 from the 12/8/2020 PC agenda to the 12/22/2020 meeting and also postpone the cases from the 12/10/2020 City Council meeting to the 1/27/2021 meeting to give us more time to continue our dialogue with the Govalle/Johnston Terrace Neighborhood Plan Contact Team. Thank you for your assistance. ======================= Alice Glasco, President Alice Glasco Consulting 512-231-8110 W 512-626-4461 C Email: CAUTION: This email was received at the City of Austin, from an EXTERNAL source. Please use caution when clicking links or opening attachments. If you believe this to be a malicious and/or phishing email, please forward this email to cybersecurity@austintexas.gov.
Regular Meeting of the Construction Advisory Committee December 8, 2020 The Construction Advisory Committee to be held Tuesday, December 8, 2020 with Social Distancing Modifications Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers must register in advance (Monday, December 7, by Noon). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the December 8, 2020 Construction Advisory Committee Meeting, residents must: • Call or email the board liaison at 512-974-3957 and Shelley.Franklin@austintexas.gov no later than noon, (the day before the meeting). The information required is the speaker name, item number(s) they wish to speak on, whether they are for/against/neutral, and a telephone number or email address. • Once a request to speak has been called in or emailed to the board liaison, residents will receive either an email or phone call providing the telephone number to call on the day of the scheduled meeting. • Speakers must call in at least 15 minutes prior to meeting start in order to speak, late callers will not be accepted and will not be able to speak. •Speakers will be placed in a queue until their time to speak. •Handouts or other information may be emailed to Shelley.Franklin@austintexas.gov by Noon the day before the scheduled meeting. This information will be provided to Board and Commission members in advance of the meeting. • If this meeting is broadcast live, residents may watch the meeting here: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Construction Advisory Committee December 8, 2020 1:00-2:30 pm VIA VIDEOCONFERENCING CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Mayoral – Jolsna Thomas, Committee Member District 1 – Calvin Williams, Committee Member District 2 – Juan Pedro Munoz, Committee Member District 3 – Bob Batlan, Vice Chair District 4 – Lyn Nance-Hendricks, Chair District 5 – Candelario Vazquez, Committee Member District 6 – Vacant District 7 – Bobby Smith, Committee Member District 8 – Sean Forkner, Committee Member District 9 – Anna Bocchini, Committee Member District 10 – Carson Fisk, Committee Member AGENDA CALL TO ORDER 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a. November 10, 2020 2. DIRECTORS REPORT a. Update on Public Works Projects and the ongoing response to COVID-19 3. NEW BUSINESS a. Discussion and possible action on program updates from the Small and Minority Business Resource Department participation, outreach efforts, and effects of COVID on the program b. Discussion of economic incentives provided to small business in relation to construction …
Reunión especial del Comité Asesor de Construcción 08 de diciembre de 2020 El Comité Asesor de Construcción se llevará a cabo el 08 de diciembre de 2020 con Modificaciones de Distancia Social Se permitirán comentarios públicos por teléfono; no se permitirá ninguna entrada en persona. Todos los oradores deben registrarse con anticipación (lunes 07 de diciembre antes del mediodía). Todos los comentarios públicos se producirán al comienzo de la reunión. Para hablar de forma remota en la reunión del Comité Asesor de Construcción del 08 de diciembre de 2020, los residentes deben: • Llamar o enviar un correo electrónico al enlace de la junta al 512-974-3957 y Shelley.Franklin@austintexas.gov a más tardar al mediodía (el día antes de la reunión). La información requerida es el nombre del orador, los números de artículo sobre los que desean hablar, si están a favor / en contra / neutrales y un número de teléfono o dirección de correo electrónico. • Una vez que se haya llamado o enviado por correo electrónico una solicitud para hablar al enlace de la junta, los residentes recibirán un correo electrónico o una llamada telefónica con el número de teléfono para llamar el día de la reunión programada. • Los oradores deben llamar por lo menos 15 minutos antes del inicio de la reunión para poder hablar, no se aceptarán personas que llamen tarde y no podrán hablar. • Los oradores se colocarán en fila hasta que llegue el momento de hablar. • Los folletos u otra información se pueden enviar por correo electrónico a Shelley.Franklin@austintexas.gov antes del mediodía del día anterior a la reunión programada. Esta información se proporcionará a los miembros de la Junta y la Comisión antes de la reunión. • Si esta reunión se transmite en vivo, los residentes pueden ver la reunión aquí: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Comité Asesor de Construcción 08 de diciembre de 2020 1:00-2:30 pm VIA VIDEOCONFERENCIA MIEMBROS ACTUALES DE LA JUNTA: Alcaldía – Jolsna Thomas, miembro del Comité Distrito 1 – Calvin Williams, miembro del Comité Distrito 2 – Juan Pedro Munoz, miembro del Comité Distrito 3 – Bob Batlan, Vice Presidente Distrito 4 – Lyn Nance-Hendricks, miembro del Comité District 5 – Candelario Vazquez, miembro del Comité District 6 – Sean Forkner District 7 – Bobby Smith, miembro del Comité District 8 – Vacante District 9 – Anna Bocchini, miembro del Comité District 10 – Carson Fisk, miembro del Comité AGENDA CONVOCATORIA …
Disparity Study & MBE/WBE Program Overview Construction Advisory Committee November 10, 2020 . EDWARD CAMPOS, INTERIM DIRECTOR Objectives 2 PROVIDE A GENERAL OVERVIEW OF A DISPARITY STUDY HIGHLIGHT THE SMBR PROGRAM PROVIDE DETAILS REGARDING MBE/WBE REQUIREMENTS IN CONTRACTING What is a Disparity Study? 3 Examines the procurement history of a government agency during a specific time frame to determine if there is statistical and or anecdotal information to suggest that the agency’s past or current practices in the solicitation and award of contracts have been exclusionary, disparate or discriminatory in nature in the awarding of contracts to minority-owned, women‐owned, and disadvantaged business enterprises (MWDBEs). Why is a disparity study necessary? 4 Legally required to continue the City’s MBE/WBE Program. Assists with making recommended improvements to the MBE/WBE Program. Provides a legal defense regarding the City’s established MBE/WBE Goals. What are the legal requirements of a disparity study? 5 Analyze multiple years of data. Courts recommend at least 3 to 5 years. Analysis should be relative to specific industries: construction, professional services, commodities, etc. Disparity analysis should be inclusive of surrounding markets Balanced analysis of past and present industry and contract discrimination Collect and analyze data such as availability and utilization for both minority and non- minority firms as well as subs and primes. Broad analysis for availability, capacity and willingness of firms to participate on contracts. Collect and analyze anecdotal evidence 6 Disparity Study Contact Information Study information • http://austin.disparity-study.com • austin-study@mwbelaw.com • 855-692-3529 (855-MWBELAW) City of Austin Study Manager: • Tamela Saldana, DisparityStudy@austintexas.gov 7 Cert Type CY 2019 CY 2020 Certified Firms by Type (not number of firms) MBE WBE DBE/ACDBE ACDBE Only SBE 696 612 515 78 n/a TOTAL 1823 2119 8 730 635 514 88 152 Certified Firms by Ethnicity MBE Certifications by ethnicity Asian African-American Hispanic Native American Total CY 2019 119 195 *359 23 696 WBE Certifications by ethnicity Asian African-American Hispanic Native American Caucasian Total DBE/ACDBE Certifications Asian African-American Hispanic Native American Non Minority Female Total 38 84 127 5 357 612 52 110 180 9 164 515 29 CY 2020 123 215 371 21 730 45 89 133 4 364 635 54 114 180 9 157 514 SMBR Programs 10 MBE/WBE Procurement Program – local program Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Program – federal program Airport Concessions DBE Program – federal program Each unique in the applicable laws Each program acts as a …
Concession Briefing December 8, 2020 Mookie Patel, Chief Business & Finance Officer AUS Economic Impact 1 AUS Economic Impact • AUS is its own enterprise department, generating revenue through airline passengers, parking activity, ground rents, concession fees, and more • AUS revenue relies on aviation activity, passenger traffic, and financial health of airlines • In response to significant passenger decline, measures to mitigate financial losses include: • Reduced operating expenses to get to “survival budget” • Only utilizing contracts that are mission critical 2 AUS Concessions Overview “Provide passengers with an authentic food, beverage, and travel retail experience that draws flavor from our diverse community to drive an original experience.” AUS Concession Map 4 Concession Facts • Total SF = 56,892 • Retail Vs. Food and Beverage • 41,341 SF of Food/Beverage • SF per Enplanement = 0.005 • 15,551 SF of Retail • SF per Enplanement = 0.002 5 HMS Host • ACDBE Partner: D.C. Garrett Group, LLC • Venues • Parkside • 24 Diner • Jugo • Sushi-a-Go-Go • Hardie's Fresh Foods • Austin Beer Drop • Zocalo Cafe • Noble Sandwich Co. • Starbucks (Concourse Level) • Starbucks (Baggage Level) 6 Delaware North • ACDBE Partners: M. Scott Roberts, Love Nance, Juan Portillo and Robena Jackson • Venues • Hippies & Hops • Tacodeli • Briggo Coffee Kiosk • Haymaker • Saxon Pub • Earl Campbell's Tacos • Jo's Coffee • Salt Lick BBQ • JetSet Market • Austin Warehouse & Tyler’s • Book People • 5th and Congress • Amy’s Ice Cream 7 Paradies Lagardere • ACDBE Partners: Rosalind M. Oliphant/Folktales Book Company, Marc A. Rodriguez, Prevost Consulting Group • Venues • 2nd Bar & Kitchen • Austin Article • Barton Springs (East, West, Express) • Departure Lounge • CNBC • Brighton Collectibles • Berry Austin • Mad Greens • Ruta Maya Coffee • Salvation Pizza • Scoreboard • Thundercloud Subs • Vino Volo 8 AUS Concessions Awards • Airport Experience News • Airport with the Best Customer • Airport with the Best Program Service Design • 2018 • 2019 • 2020 • Salt Lick BBQ: Best Local- Inspired Store • Airport with the Best Program Design • USA Today Reader’s Choice • AUS Vino Volo – Best Airport Bar/Restaurant & Wait Staff, 2017 9 AUS Ecosystem AUS Badged Employees 6,177 badged AUS employees Total employees Concession employees 10 • 30,000 to 8,000 daily PAX – …
Regular Meeting of the Airport Advisory Commission December 8, 2020 Airport Advisory Commission to be held December 8, 2020 with Social Distancing Modifications Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers must register in advance (12/07/2020 by noon). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the December 8, 2020 Airport Advisory Commission Meeting, residents must: •Call or email the board liaison at (512) 530-6605 or ammie.calderon2@austintexas.gov no later than noon, (the day before the meeting). The information required is the speaker name, item number(s) they wish to speak on, whether they are for/against/neutral, and a telephone number or email address. •Once a request to speak has been called in or emailed to the board liaison, residents will receive either an email or phone call providing the telephone number to call on the day of the scheduled meeting. •Speakers must call in at least 15 minutes prior to meeting start in order to speak, late callers will not be accepted and will not be able to speak. •Speakers will be placed in a queue until their time to speak. •Handouts or other information may be emailed to ammie.calderon2@austintexas.gov by Noon the day before the scheduled meeting. This information will be provided to Board and Commission members in advance of the meeting. •If this meeting is broadcast live, residents may watch the meeting here: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Reunión del Airport Advisory Commisson (December 8, 2020) La junta se llevará con modificaciones de distanciamiento social Se permitirán comentarios públicos por teléfono; no se permitirá ninguna entrada en persona. Todos los oradores deben registrarse con anticipación (12/7/2020 antes del mediodía). Todos los comentarios públicos se producirán al comienzo de la reunión. Para hablar de forma remota en la reunión, los residentes deben: • Llame o envíe un correo electrónico al enlace de la junta en (512) 530-6605 or ammie.calderon2@austintexas.gov a más tardar al mediodía (el día antes de la reunión). La 1 información requerida es el nombre del orador, los números de artículo sobre los que desean hablar, si están a favor / en contra / neutrales, y un número de teléfono o dirección de correo electrónico. • Una vez que se haya llamado o enviado por correo electrónico una solicitud para hablar al enlace de la junta, los residentes recibirán un correo electrónico o una llamada telefónica con el número …
Business Expansion Incentive Program Performance-Based Incentives Up to 50% Property Tax Reimbursement Per Job max $360/job Also Available: Up to $3,000/Job for Targeted Hiring + O P E R A T I O N A L I N C E N T I V E S 2 Minimum Requirements Minimum Requirements ‘But-For’ Statement Federal, state and local laws MBE/WBE Procurement Program requirements that allow contracting opportunities for local firms City Code City’s Living Wage Health insurance or facilitate access (+ domestic partners & dependents) Anti-harassment and anti-discrimination practices If construction: 1) Workers Compensation Insurance and OSHA 10 Training, 2) City’s Prevailing Wage Program, and 3) City’s Living Wage 3 Minimum Requirements Local Expansions 5 New Full-Time Jobs created over 5 Years Operational for >12 months within City of Austin Attractions 75 New Full-Time Jobs created over 10 Years Company has no Significant Presence in City of Austin, or project delivers new division or operation 4 Community Benefits Talent Diversity, Development Inclusion & Equity Business Type / Sector/ Industry Diversification Quality of Life Enhancements Employment Opportunity Mobility Solutions Neighborhood Connection Sustainable Business Practices 5 Executed Agreements Food retail establishment Advanced manufacturing Boutique staffing agency $50,040 over 5 years 6 Traditional Hires 4 Targeted Hires broker and distributor $25,308 over 5 years 36 Traditional Hires $60,970 over 5 years 10 Targeted Hires $1,545,000 in business personal property investment 6 7 Program Eligibility Eligible Uses Be a private for-profit business, legally organized and a going concern for at least 2 years Meet the size standards of the Small Business Administration (SBA) Demonstrate financially ability to meet repayment requirements Located in or willing to locate project in the Austin area as represented by Council 10-1 plan Commit to create no less than one job (FTE) for every $35,000 borrowed Acquisition of commercial and industrial land and buildings Renovation and new construction of commercial and industrial buildings Acquisition and installation of machinery and equipment Refinancing of existing debt to an independent institutional lender (as part of a new project creating new job opportunities) Working capital financing (only considered in conjunction with the total project and will not be financed independently) 8 Program Benefits Interest Rates: Interest rates on FBLP loans are significantly …
CITY OF AUSTIN PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT CONSTRUCTION ADVISORY COMMITTEE DIRECTOR’S UPDATE 8 DECEMBER 2020 CONNECTING YOU ALL AROUND AUSTIN ACTIVE CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS BY MONTH 82 80 82 73 69 69 Jun-20 Jul-20 Aug-20 Sep-20 Oct-20 Nov-20 85 80 75 70 65 60 55 BREAKDOWN BY CLIENT Active Construction Projects by Client and Project Cost Total Projects: 82 Total Project Cost: $1.67 Billion 4 39 s n o i l l i M $900 $800 $700 $600 $500 $400 $300 $200 $100 $0 8 2 6 3 1 3 7 6 RESPONSE TO COVID CASES Number of Confirmed Positive Cases on CIP Projects: 13 (Same as November) Number of Projects with a Positive Case: 7 (Same as November) Assure ECC’s have understanding of construction requirements in Stay Home Work Safe (SHWS) Order Distribute information required by SHWS Order Actions taken by CPD • • • Monitor contractor compliance with SHWS Order • • • Confirm each project site has a designated Site Manager and COVID Safety Representative. Ensure all construction site postings have the most up to date information. Exposures and Positive cases are reported to HR SPOC and PW Safety. Based on the nature of the exposure or positive result, PWD has established guidelines that conform to CDC guidelines for necessary quarantine. Projects with positive cases had crews removed from the site. Depending on the location the project and extent of infection, project may be required to shut down and undergo a thorough disinfection before additional work and/or visits can be done. • REQUIRED POSTINGS Public Works staff requires all contractors working on CIP projects to post Construction Jobsite Guidelines from APH and monitors compliance with recommendations CITY OF AUSTIN PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT CONNECTING YOU ALL AROUND AUSTIN
DRAFT Samsung Boulevard Right-of-Way Vacation Briefing Urban Transportation Commission December 8, 2020 Austin Transportation Department Overview • COA departments have reviewed Samsung’s two applications to vacate the street ROW of Samsung Blvd • We are asking for UTC to recommend approval • We are taking the requests to Council for approval in January • Samsung will relocate Samsung Blvd and reconstruct it as a portion of the parallel regional Arterial A facility • Approvals are contingent on public utility and access easements being retained until Arterial A is dedicated, constructed, and accepted • COA departments support the requests if existing utilities are left in place until moved at the applicant’s expense DRAFT 2 Overview • COA is designing and constructing the extension of Braker Ln from its terminus to Arterial A • Road projects in the Samsung area will expand the transportation network consistent with the adopted ASMP • Projects will benefit Samsung as a major trip generator and the surrounding residential uses lacking an existing grid network 3 DRAFT Samsung Area Projects Approximate property holding - Samsung Future MoKan TXDOT Rezoning to LI-PDA West of Samsung Blvd C14-2020-0118 4 Braker Lane Extension Under Design by PWD To be Constructed by City Braker Lane Extension To be Designed and constructed by Samsung as Braker Lane Existing Samsung Blvd To be Vacated Rezoning to LI-PDA East of Samsung Blvd C14-2020-0117 Arterial A Extension To be Designed and constructed by Samsung as Samsung Blvd. DRAFT Braker Lane Extension Travis County Designing Construction Date TBD Questions Rob Spillar, Director Austin Transportation Department rob.spillar@austintexas.gov (512) 974-2488 Richard Mendoza, Director Public Works Department richardv.mendoza@austintexas.gov (512) 974-7190 5
Samsung Boulevard Right-of-Way Vacation Briefing Urban Transportation Commission December 8, 2020 Austin Transportation Department Overview • COA departments have reviewed Samsung’s two applications to vacate the street ROW of Samsung Blvd • We are asking for UTC to recommend approval • We are taking the requests to Council for approval in January • Samsung will relocate Samsung Blvd and reconstruct it as a portion of the future parallel regional Arterial A facility • Approvals are contingent on public utility and access easements being retained until the new Samsung Blvd designed to serve as Arterial A, is dedicated, constructed, and accepted • COA departments support the requests if existing utilities are left in place until moved at the applicant’s expense 2 Overview • COA is designing and constructing the extension of Braker Ln from its terminus to the location of new Samsung Blvd (future Arterial A) • Road projects in the Samsung area will expand the transportation network consistent with the adopted ASMP • Projects will benefit Samsung as a major trip generator and the surrounding residential uses lacking an existing grid network 3 Samsung Area Projects Approximate property holding - Samsung Future MoKan TXDOT Rezoning to LI-PDA West of Samsung Blvd C14-2020-0118 4 Braker Lane Extension Under Design by PWD To be Constructed by City Braker Lane Extension To be Designed and constructed by Samsung as Braker Lane Existing Samsung Blvd To be Vacated Rezoning to LI-PDA East of Samsung Blvd C14-2020-0117 Arterial A Extension To be Designed and constructed by Samsung as Samsung Blvd. (consistent with Arterial A design requirements Braker Lane Extension Travis County Designing Construction Date TBD Questions Rob Spillar, Director Austin Transportation Department rob.spillar@austintexas.gov (512) 974-2488 Richard Mendoza, Director Public Works Department richardv.mendoza@austintexas.gov (512) 974-7190 5
Pedestrian Advisory Council (PAC) Recommendation: Active Mobility Recommendations for Texas Department of Transportation IH‐35 Capital Express Project WHEREAS, the Pedestrian Advisory Council (PAC) advises the City of Austin on pedestrian planning, policy, design, funding, education, and enforcement efforts regarding the creation, maintenance, and operation of pedestrian facilities in order to ensure a safe and enjoyable circulation for both commuting and recreation within the City of Austin; WHEREAS, the purpose of the Bicycle Advisory Council (BAC) is to advise the City of Austin and other jurisdictions on all matters relating to the use of the bicycle, bicycle infrastructure, and individuals of all ages and abilities who utilize bicycles; WHEREAS, the City’s 2014 Bicycle Master Plan envisions a core network of safe facilities suitable for people of all ages and abilities, and approximately three‐quarters of the streets that cross this project corridor have been identified as being in the Bicycle Priority Network; WHEREAS, the City’s Sidewalk / ADA Transition Plan accounts for missing and broken sidewalks citywide, including significant very high priority missing and broken sidewalks along the project corridor and TXDOT has adopted a renewed focus on sidewalks and building an inclusive, accessible transportation system for all users; WHEREAS, the Austin Strategic Mobility Plan (ASMP) calls for a reduction in the percentage of single occupancy trips to 50% by 2039; WHEREAS, the High‐Injury Network (HIN) identifies streets in Austin that are under City of Austin jurisdiction that has a relatively high number of serious injuries and fatal crashes, and 12 of the streets which cross this project corridor are included therein; WHEREAS, the City’s Vision Zero Plan calls for intersection improvements, raised crosswalks, signal upgrades, design modifications to major streets and other measures aimed at ending the needless deaths and injuries occurring on Austin roads every year; WHEREAS, a significant number of people who were walking or riding bicycles or micromobility devices have been killed or seriously injured on or along Interstate Highway 35 (I‐35) in Austin; WHEREAS, the impact of these serious injuries and fatalities have been inequitable, disproportionately affecting people of color, individuals experiencing homelessness, and other marginalized communities; WHEREAS, Cap Metro’s transit service currently releases passengers near I‐35 frontage roads, leaving them to make east‐west connections across IH‐35 or along the frontage road via whatever means of transport they have available, most often by foot or bicycle; WHEREAS, the Purpose and Need document of the TxDOT I‐35 Capital …
I-35 Capital Express Scoping Overview Austin Transportation Department Presentation to Urban Transportation Department 12/2/2020 I-35 Capital Express Project Overview • I-35 EIS Timeline and Scoping Considerations • TxDOT Design Alternatives • City of Austin Goals – Participating Agency • Timeline and Needs for Scoping Deliverables • Questions 12/7/2020 2 Blue highlighted graphics are reprinted from the TxDOT I-35 Capital Express Scoping documents. Mobility35 Program Three stand-alone projects from SH 45 North to SH 45 SE — North, Central and South. – North and South projects Construction ~ 2022 – I-35 Capital Express Central project Construction ~ 2025 12/7/2020 3 I-35 Capital Express Plans Project: • Add two, non-tolled managed lanes (HOV) in each direction along I-35 from US 290 East to SH 71/Ben White Blvd. • Flyovers at I-35 and US 290 E • Various operational and safety enhancements, enhancing bicycle and pedestrian paths. Project Limits: • I-35 from US 290 East to US 290 West/SH 71, approx. 8 mile Project Cost: $4.9 Freeway Lids: Scoping Timeframe: Nov 12 – Dec. 12, 2020 • TxDOT has indicated that lidding is a project “betterment” or a separate project that could be funded locally • Freeway structural consideration for future lids are being considered for inclusion in the base design of the I-35 project • Lids are not included in the current NEPA process 12/7/20 20 2 Environmental Impact Statement -Scoping Process will evaluate impacts to the human and natural environment, including: WATER AIR QUALITY TRAFFIC NOISE COMMUNITY VEGETATION & RESOURCES IMPACTS WILDLIFE THREATENED & ENDANGERED INDIRECT & CUMULATIVE HISTORICAL & ARCHEOLOGICAL SPECIES IMPACTS RESOURCES HAZARDOUS MATERIAL SITES LAND USE & PARKLAND 12/7/2020 4 I-35 EIS Project Timeframe 12/7/2020 6 I-35 Capital Express “Purpose & Need” • The proposed project is needed to improve I-35 between US 290 East and US 290 West/SH 71 to meet current design standards and current and future travel demand. The existing roadway does not meet current federal and state design standards, which has resulted in operational deficiencies and longer travel times for all users, including emergency response vehicles and transit, particularly during peak hours. The proposed project is also needed to improve bicycle and pedestrian paths within the project limits. • The purpose of the proposed project is to improve this critical regional, national, and international thoroughfare by enhancing safety, managing congestion, improving operational efficiency, and creating a more dependable and consistent route for the traveling …
