ELECTRIC BOARD Wednesday November 17, 2021 @ 10:00 AM PLANNING DEVELOPMENT CENTER 4TH FLOOR- CONFERENCE ROOM-4001 CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Gabriel Flores-Chair (Garza); Delwin Goss (Renteria); Randy Pomikahl (Tovo), David Johnson- V Chair (Madison) Michael King (Paige), Rogelio Wallace (Adler), Nicole Stasek (Kitchen), Ben Brenneman (Alter), Adamson, David (Pool) AGENDA CALL TO ORDER Speakers will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns. GENERAL CITIZEN COMMUNICATION 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES- Minutes from Regular Called Meeting August 18, 2021 2. DISCUSSION AND ACTION- 2022 Board Schedule 3. DISCUSSION a. Discussion- IBC Code Changes in reference to Electrical b. Discussion- Criteria Manual c. Discussion- Meter disconnect location within site language d. Discussion- Inspection Update on 2020 Code e. Discussion- DSD Permit Program f. Discussion- Solar systems for Apartment update g. Discussion- Qualification of Combination Inspector 4. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair access. If requiring Sign Language Interpreters or alternative formats, please give notice at least 2 days (48 hours) before the meeting date. Please call Rick Arzola at Development Services Department, Building Inspections, at (512) 974-2417, for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711.
SPECIAL EVENTS TASK FORCE WEDNSEDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 2021 PERMITTING AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER, ROOM 3205 6310 WILHELMINA DELCO DRIVE AUSTIN, TEXAS CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Members: James Russell (Co-Chair), Jeff Smith (Co-Chair), Bobby Garza, Cindy Lo, Laurel White, Shelley Phillips, Heath Riddles, Mandi Thomas, Dan Carroll, Ingrid Weigand , Frances Thompson Ex Officio Members (City Staff): Brydan Summers, SETF Staff Liaison; Sara Henry, Austin Center for Events Communications; Bill Manno, Special Events Program Manager; Brian Block, DSD Program Manager, Music Office; Mike Jones, Police Sergeant; Elaine Garrett, Code Division Manager; Frances Hargrove, ATD Special Events Manager; Tony Hernandez, DSD Program Manager; Jason Maurer, PARD Sales and Events Manager; Kevin Parker, EMS Commander; Quentin Prior, Fire Battalion Chief; Iby Setzer, ARR Planner Senior; Bryan Walker, DSD Planner II AGENDA CALL TO ORDER CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 2. STAFF BRIEFINGS Update on ACE reporting capabilities 2. OLD BUSINESS a. Recommendations for Mayor and Council from 2019-2020 Meetings b. Interim Report a. Discussion on Public Safety Sections of the Special Events Ordinance b. Update from Event Organizers Planning Events Under the New Special Events i. Possible Action on Safety Topics NEW BUSINESS 3. Ordinance FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair access. If requiring Sign Language Interpreters or alternative formats, please give notice at least 2 days (48 hours) before the meeting date. Please call or email Brydan Summers at the Development Services Department, at (512-974- 4854, Brydan.summers@austintexas.gov) for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Special Events Task Force, please contact Brydan Summers at the Development Services Department, at (512-974-4854, Brydan.summers@austintexas.gov)
SPECIAL EVENTS TASK FORCE - REGULAR MEETING WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2021 MINUTES The Special Events Task Force convened in a regular meeting on Wednesday, October 20, 2021 at 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Drive in Austin, Texas. Co-Chair Russell called the Board Meeting to order at 2:07 p.m. Board Members in Attendance: James Russell (Co-Chair), Jeff Smith (Co-Chair), Dan Carroll, Bobby Garza, Shelley Phillips, Ingrid Weigand, and Laurel White Staff in Attendance: Brian Block, Frances Hargrove, Sara Henry, Mike Jones, Steve Jones, Tara Long, William Manno, Iby Setzer, Brydan Summers 1. WELCOME AND INTRODUCTIONS 2. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION 3. STAFF BRIEFINGS There was no public comment offered. A. TASK FORCE OVERVIEW, ATTENDANCE REQUIREMENTS SETF Staff Liaison Brydan Summers provided an overview of meeting requirements as outlined within the Texas Opening Meetings Act and explained the City’s boards and commissions attendance policy. He also communicated the directive from Council that an interim report be submitted by December 31, 2021 and a final report by November 1, 2022, after which the task force would be dissolved. B. ROBERT’s RULES OF ORDER TRAINING Brydan Summers reviewed Robert’s Rules of Order procedures 4. NEW BUSINESS A. REVIEW PROPOSED 2022 TIMELINE AND AGENDA Co-Chair Russell took up the proposed 2022 timeline and agenda item first. Board Member Weigand suggested to move the road closure discussion to April’s meeting to ensure Board Member Carroll could be part of that discussion. There was unanimous consensus to move road closures to the April meeting. 1 Co-Chair Russell also raised concerns about the public’s availability to attend daytime meetings. Board Member Garza suggested some evening meetings, particularly as the task force begins to bring forward recommendations. There was additional conversation about board member availability including a proposal by Board Member White to hold at least one evening meeting after the Spring Festival Season for event stakeholders to be able to speak to their experiences. There was unanimous consensus to approve the proposed third Wednesday of the month meeting schedule with no meetings in December and March, and at least one public meeting in the evening following the 2022 Spring Festival Season. Co-Chair Russell affirmed the task force’s intention to provide a recommendation for aggregated data and that the matter would be added to the November meeting agenda. B. DISCUSS INTERIM REPORT (SUMMARY AND TIMELINE) Co-Chair Russell inquired with staff whether the City of Austin Law Department had provided guidance on the format …
SPECIAL EVENTS TASK FORCE WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 2021 RECOMMENDATION LANGUAGE RECOMMENDATION #1 4-20-1 (14) SPECIAL EVENT means an event that (a) Has 100 or more attendees per day 50 or more attendees at any time at a city facility, other than the Austin Convention Center, Long Center, City Hall, or Palmer Events Center; (b) Impacts a city street, sidewalk, alley, walkway, or other city public right-of-way other than as permitted under Chapter 14-6 (Temporary Street Closures); or (c) Is temporary, involves 100 or more attendees per day 50 or more attendees at any time; and (i.) (ii.) Is inconsistent with the permanent use to which the property may legally be used, or the occupancy levels permitted on the property; and Includes one of the following: set up of temporary structures, including, but not limited to, tents, stages, or fences; use of sound equipment in an area described in Section 4-20-43(A); or provision of food or beverages, including alcohol. RECOMMENDATION #2 4-20-21 CATEGORIES OF SPECIAL EVENTS (B) A Tier 2 event is a special event that: attendees per day; or (1) Is an assembly lasting at a city facility that estimates attendance at less than 2,500 (2) is an assembly lasting four days or less, that is held primarily on private property, and that estimates attendances at less than 2,500 attendees per day; or (3) is stationary and impacts up to two blocks of a street sidewalk, or city right of way. RECOMMENDATION #3 4-20-21 CATEGORIES OF SPECIAL EVENTS (B) A Tier 2 event is a special event that: attendees per day; or at one time. (1) Is an assembly lasting at a city facility that estimates attendance at less than 2,500 (2) is an assembly that is held primarily on private property and that estimates attendances at less than 2,500 attendees per day; or at one time. (3) is stationary and impacts up to two blocks of a street sidewalk, or city right of way.
M E M O R A N D U M 11/17/2021 Mayor and Council Special Events Task Force Interim Report James Russell, SETF Co‐Chair and Jeff Smith, SETF Co‐Chair TO: FROM: DATE: SUBJECT: The purpose of this memo is to provide Mayor and Council with an interim report on the progress of the Special Event Task Force, as required by Resolution No. 20210902‐049. The Special Events Ordinance instructed for the creation of a Special Event Task Force (SETF) to assess the efficacy of the ordinance, the associated rules, and ACE processes. The task force consists of 11 voting members appointed by Mayor and City Council, as well as City staff that participate in the Austin Center for Events serving as ex officio members. Meetings began in June of 2019 and continued through February 2020, when the COVID‐19 pandemic caused the SETF to take a hiatus. A total of eight meetings took place during that time frame. During those meetings there were no votes taken to move specific recommendations forward to City Council. However, after the re‐authorization of the Task Force in September 2021, members met in October and November and voted to recommend the following three changes for Mayor and Council’s consideration. Recommendations 1) 4‐20‐1 (14) SPECIAL EVENT means an event that (a) Has 100 or more attendees per day 50 or more attendees at any time at a city facility, other than the Austin Convention Center, Long Center, City Hall, or Palmer Events Center; (b) Impacts a city street, sidewalk, alley, walkway, or other city public right‐of‐way other than as permitted under Chapter 14‐6 (Temporary Street Closures); or and (i.) (ii.) (c) Is temporary, involves 100 or more attendees per day 50 or more attendees at any time; Is inconsistent with the permanent use to which the property may legally be used, or the occupancy levels permitted on the property; and Includes one of the following: set up of temporary structures, including, but not limited to, tents, stages, or fences; use of sound equipment in an area described in Section 4‐20‐43(A); or provision of food or beverages, including alcohol. 2) 4‐20‐21 CATEGORIES OF SPECIAL EVENTS (B) A Tier 2 event is a special event that: (1) Is an assembly lasting at a city facility that estimates attendance at less than 2,500 attendees per day; or (2) is an assembly lasting four days or less, that is held primarily on …
Economic Prosperity Commission November 17, 2021 6:00 pm City of Austin Permitting and Development Center 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Dr. Austin, TX 78752 PDC Room 1405 Event Center CALL TO ORDER AGENDA 1. OPENING REMARKS: Introduction of members and staff liaison Commissioners: : Rachel Green- Mayor’s Appointee, Larry Anazia - District 1; Kirsha Haverlah District 2, Alexis Taylor -District 3, Vacant- District 4, Preston Tom- District 5, Will Townsend- District 6, Amy Noel- District 7, Nathan Ryan- District 8, Vacant- District 9, Kelsey Hitchingham -District 10. Staff: Michelle Clemons, Nydia Castillo CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES from August 2021 Meeting 2. OLD BUSINESS a. Continued Discussion and Action on prior council action regarding City of Austin Relief COVID-19 Programs b. Quarterly Objectives & InterCommission Working Group Objectives i. Participants: Veteran’s Affairs Music, Art, Economic Prosperity Commission c. 2021 Budget Discussion i. 2021 Key Focus Areas d. Discussion and Action on items for Council Meeting on May 6, 2021 3. NEW BUSINESS a. Reports i. Working Group Report ii. Intercommission Working Group Report iii. Joint Sustainability Commission Member Report b. Discussion and Action on Council Agenda items from Oct 14 & Oct 21 Meetings i. Land Use, and Urban Renewal planning developments for the East 11th and 12th Streets Sample Documentation http://www.austintexas.gov/edims/document.cfm?id=362523 ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair access. If requiring Sign Language Interpreters or alternative formats, please give notice at least 2 days (48 hours) before the meeting date. Please call Michelle Clemons at Economic Development Department, at (512-974-2713), for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Economic Prosperity Commission, please contact Michelle Clemons at (Michelle.Clemons@austintexas.gov or 512-974-2713).
Regular Meeting of the Environmental Commission November 17, 2021 at 6:00 P.M. Austin City Hall, Council Chambers, Room 1001 301 W. 2nd Street, Austin, Texas 78701 Some members of the Environmental Commission may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live COMMISSIONERS: Haris Qureshi (D-1) Rachel Scott (D-2) Pam Thompson (D-3) Vacant (D-4) Jennifer Bristol (D-7) Kevin Ramberg (D-8) Vacant (D-6) Audrey Barrett Bixler (D-5) Linda Guerrero (D-9) Chair _________________________________________________________________________________ Richard Brimer (D-10) Perry Bedford (Mayor) Secretary Agenda CALL TO ORDER CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Speakers should sign up to speak prior to the meeting being called to order; you will receive a three-minute allotment to discuss topics not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES AND ACTION a. Approval of the November 3, 2021 Environmental Commission Regular Meeting Minutes (5 minutes) ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION a. Approve the Environmental Commission Regular Meeting Schedule for 2022 b. Hold an emergency election for vacant Environmental Commission officer positions for the May 2021 through April 2022 (10 minutes) 1. 2. 1 3. PUBLIC HEARINGS a. Name: Stillwater - Double Creek Phase 2, SP-2021-0178C Applicant: Lance Rosenfield, Malone Wheeler Inc Location: 10801 Brezza Lane, Austin, Texas, 78748 Council District: District 5 Staff: Mel Fuechec, Environmental Review Specialist Senior, DSD Watershed: Onion Creek, Suburban Watershed, Desired Development Zone Request: Request to vary from LDC 25-8-261 to allow development in the critical water quality zone. Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends this variance with conditions. (30 minutes) 4. COMMITTEE REPORTS a. Urban Forestry Committee –Pam Thompson, Richard Brimer, and Linda Guerrero b. Report on the Joint Sustainability Committee – Audrey Barrett Bixler c. Report on the Balcones Canyonlands Conservation Plan Citizen’s Advisory Committee – Kevin Ramberg d. Report on the Joint Committee of the Environmental Commission and Parks and Recreation Board –Linda Guerrero and Pam Thompson e. Report on the South Central Waterfront Advisory Board – Linda Guerrero FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair access. If requiring Sign Language Interpreters or alternative formats, please give notice at least 2 days before the meeting date. Please call Kaela Champlin at Watershed Protection Department, at (512) 974-3443 for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Environmental …
STILLWATER - DOUBLE CREEK PHASE 2 10801 BREZZA LN SP-2021-0178C Mel Fuechec Environmental Review Specialist Senior Development Services Department SITE LOCATION Site Location Austin ETJ Austin City Limits Edwards Aquifer Recharge Zone Edwards Aquifer Contributing Zone PROPERTY DATA • Onion Creek • Suburban • Desired Development Zone • Full Purpose • Not located over Edwards Aquifer Recharge Zone • No Critical Environmental Features • Council District 5 EXISTING CONDITIONS The lot is currently undeveloped and is bordered to the North and to the South by multi-family developments. The proposed multi-family development is consistent with the applicable zoning and surrounding properties. North BACKGROUND Austin Fire Department requires two points of ingress/egress. The applicant is proposing one access on Brezza Lane leading South to FM 1626 and another access on the private road leading East to IH 35. Brezza Lane dead ends at the North end of the lot, and there are no other points of access for this property. CRITICAL WATER QUALITY ZONE North VARIANCE REQUEST The request is to vary from Land Development Code 25-8- 261 to allow development in the critical water quality zone for a driveway over the critical water quality zone in order to meet the health and safety requirement of having two points of ingress/egress as set by Austin Fire Department. VARIANCE RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends approval of the variance with the following conditions: 1) Internal, low-traffic pedestrian walkways throughout the site shall be constructed with permeable pavers or porous pavement in accordance with the Environmental Criteria Manual. This will decrease overall impervious cover and increase stormwater infiltration onsite and baseflow in the stream channel. 2) The critical water quality zone shall be crossed with a span bridge design instead of the normal box culvert. This will reduce the bridge’s footprint in the channel and allow for light to penetrate to the natural ground surface and for vegetation to grow thus maintaining a more natural stream channel. QUESTIONS? ADDITIONAL INFO -BRIDGE Example Span Bridge Example Box Culvert ADDITIONAL INFO -TREES 5.56 acres to be dedicated to City of Austin as parkland & 546 inches of native trees are to be planted onsite
BUILDING AND STANDARDS COMMISSION MEETING Wednesday, November 17, 2021 at 9:30 a.m. Boards and Commissions Room, Room 1101 301 W. 2nd Street, Austin, Texas 78701 Some members of the Building and Standards Commission may be participating via videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live SPECIAL CALLED MEETING RETREAT AGENDA Edward Selig Thomas Vocke, Fire Marshall (Ex Officio) Timothy Stostad Elizabeth Mueller Sade Ogunbode Edgar Farerra The Building and Standards Commission (“Commission”) may go into a closed session under Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code to receive advice from legal counsel or for other reasons permitted by law as specifically listed on this agenda. Further, if necessary, the Commission may go into a closed session as permitted by law regarding any item on this agenda. Building and Standards Commission Members Andrea Freiburger, Chair Pablo Avila, Vice Chair Wordy Thompson John Green CALL TO ORDER WELCOME Presenter: José Roig, Director, Austin Code Department GOALS AND OBJECTIVES OF THE RETREAT Presenter: Robert Moore, Division Manager - CRED, Austin Code Department CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first five speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three- minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. EXECUTIVE SESSION Discuss legal issues related to the Commission’s authority under state law and the City Code (Private consultation with legal Council – Section 551.071 of the government Code). DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ITEMS 1. Approval of the 2022 Building and Standards Commission regular meeting schedule Page 1 2. City of Austin Permitting Presenter: Susan Barr, Residential Plans Examiner Manager, Developmental Services Department 3. Commission Jurisdiction, Procedures, Authority, Obiligations and Appeals Presenter: Lauren Khoury, Assistant City Attorney, Law Department 4. BSC Reference Guide Presenter: Marlayna Wright, Supervisor – CRED, Austin Code Department CLOSING REMARKS Presenter: José Roig, Director, Austin Code Department FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair access. If requiring sign language interpreters or alternative formats, please give notice by Monday, November 15, 2021. Please call Melanie Alley at the Austin Code Department, at (512) 974-2679 for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Building and Standards Commission, please contact Melanie Alley at (512) 974-2679 or …
COMMISSION ON VETERAN AFFAIRS WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 2021, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM City of Austin Permitting & Development Center 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Dr, Room 1406 Austin, TX 78752 CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Manuel Jimenez (Chair) Sabino Renteria (3) Adrenne Mendoza (Vice) Vanessa Fuentes (2) Alfred Bingham – Natasha Harper-Madison (1) Maria Brown-Spence – Mayro Steve Adler Jose Carrasco – Greg Casar (4) Charles W. Cupp – Mackenzie Kelly (6) CALL TO ORDER CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL AGENDA Elisabeth Collura-Rosenberg – Kathie Tovo (9) Jason Denny – Ann Kitchen (5) Thomas Just – Paige Ellis (8) Kevin Lenau – Allison Alter (10) Pete Salazar – Leslie Pool (7) Speakers who register will be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. 1) APPROVAL OF MINUTES a) Discussion and possible action regarding approval of the minutes from the Commission on Veterans Affairs regular meeting on September 15, 2021. 2) OLD BUSINESS a) Discussion and possible action on the process for the City of Austin to formally identify veterans in encampments. (Sponsors: Pete Salazar, Manuel Jimenez) b) Discussion and possible action regarding AVAFest by Glenn Towery. (Sponsors: Pete Salazar, Manuel Jimenez, Elisabeth Collura-Rosenberg) 3) NEW BUSINESS a) Discussion and possible action on the recommendation to create an Office of Veterans Affairs. (Manuel Jimenez, Pete Salazar) 4) STAFF UPDATES None FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair access. If requiring Sign Language Interpreters or alternative formats, please give notice at least 2 days (48 Hours) before the meeting date. Please call Jonathan Babiak, Office of Civil Rights, at 512-974-3203 or jonathan.babiak@austintexas.gov for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Veterans Commission, please contact Jonathan Babiak at 512-974- 3203 or visit http://www.austintexas.gov/content/commission-veterans-affairs-1
BOND OVERSIGHT COMMISSION November 17, 2021, 2:00 P.M. to 4:00 P.M. Austin City Hall, Boards and Commissions Room 1101 301 W 2nd Street, Austin, TX 78701 Some members of the Bond Oversight Commission may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live. Francoise Luca John McNabb Wolfgang Niedert Nicole Wren AGENDA CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Santiago Rodriguez, Chair Sumit DasGupta, Vice Chair Sarah Cook Charles Curry Michael Drohan CALL TO ORDER 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES meeting 2. STAFF BRIEFINGS CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL a. Approval of the minutes from the June 16, 2021 Bond Oversight Commission a. Staff briefing from the Financial Services Department providing an FY 2020-21 year-end financial update on the 2012, 2016, 2018, and 2020 voter-approved bond propositions 3. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION a. Discussion and possible action on the adoption of the 2021 annual report of the Bond Oversight Commission b. Discussion and possible action on issues related to quorum and the adoption of the 2022 Bond Oversight Commission calendar 4. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair access. If requiring Sign Language Interpreters or alternative formats, please give notice at least 2 days (48 hours) before the meeting date. Please call Will Mixon, Financial Services Department, at 512-974-7962, for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Bond Oversight Commission, please contact Will Mixon at 512-974-7962.
Codes and Ordinances Joint Committee November 17, 2021 at 6:00 p.m. Street Jones Building – Room #400A 1000 E. 11th St, Austin, TX 78702 CURRENT COMMITTEE MEMBERS Claire Hempel (Vice-Chair) Nadia Barrera-Ramirez (Chair) Joao Paulo Connolly Awais Azhar Todd Shaw Ann Denkler Jolene Kiolbassa EXECUTIVE SESSION (No public discussion) The Codes and Ordinances Joint Committee will announce it will go into Executive Session, if necessary, pursuant to Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code, to receive advice from Legal Counsel on matters specifically listed on this agenda. The committee may not conduct a closed meeting without the approval of the city attorney. Private Consultation with Attorney – Section 551.071 CALL TO ORDER 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a. Approval of the October 20, 2021, meeting minutes. 2. NEW BUSINESS a. None. 3. POTENTIAL CODE AMENDMENTS: Proposed for Discussion and/or Initiation Facilitator: Chair Barrera-Ramirez City Attorney: None 1 Potential amendments to the code are offered for discussion and/or possible recommendation for initiation. If initiated, Staff will research the proposal and report back to the subcommittee. a. Floodplain Regulations. Discuss and consider initiation of amendments to Title 25 of the City Code related to floodplain regulations. City Staff: Kevin Shunk, Watershed Protection Department, (512) 974-9176, Kevin.Shunk@austintexas.gov; (Discussion and/or Possible Action). 4. REGULAR AGENDA: Previously Initiated Previously initiated amendments to the code are offered for discussion and possible recommendation to the full Planning Commission. a. Vertical Mixed Use Affordability Requirements. Discuss and consider amendments to Title 25 of the City Code related to vertical mixed use (VMU) affordability requirements. City Staff: Sam Tedford, Housing and Planning Department, (512) 974-2613, Sam.Tedford@austintexas.gov; (Discussion and/or Possible Action). 5. OTHER BUSINESS a. Update on Potential Upcoming and Current Code Amendments – City Staff: Greg Dutton, Housing and Planning and Department, (512) 974-3509, Greg.Dutton@austintexas.gov; (Discussion and/or Possible Action). 6. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Future agenda items will NOT be discussed at the current meeting, but will be offered for initiation, discussion, and/or possible recommendation to the full Planning Commission at a FUTURE meeting. ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair access. If requiring Sign Language Interpreters or alternative formats, please give notice at least 2 days before the meeting date. Please call Greg Dutton at Planning and Development Review Department, at (512) 974-3509, for …
Atlas 14 – Commercial Redevelopment Exception Watershed Protection Department Codes and Ordinances Joint Committee | November 17, 2021 Floodplain Regulations Update What floodplain rules did we update? What floodplain rules do we recommend updating now? 2 What floodplain rules did we update? Most significant update to our floodplain rules in their 36-year history Goal of updated rules: Protect our residents from flooding based on a better understanding of flood risk with new rainfall information Updated four basic elements of rules • Floodplain definitions • Residential redevelopment exception • Colorado River exception • Freeboard 3 Result of Collaborative Code Revision Process Contacted more than 2,700 people at 110 different meetings City Council approved the new rules on November 14, 2019 Staff pledged to develop draft rules regarding commercial redevelopment 4 What floodplain rules do we recommend updating now? Commercial Redevelopment exception 5 Commercial Redevelopment exception Goal: Create an administrative approval process for commercial redevelopment that decreases flood risk compared to the existing condition Considerations: Building use; square footage; occupant load; parking flood risk 6 Process to approval • Codes and Ordinances Joint • Zoning and Platting Commission • Planning Commission Committee ➢ Request permission to initiate Code • Planning Commission • Codes and Ordinances Joint Committee revision • City Council • Environmental Commission • Building and Fire Code Board of Appeals 7 Atlas 14 – Commercial Redevelopment Exception
Recommended changes to the affordability requirements for the Vertical Mixed Use Buildings Exhibit A (Commissioners Azhar and Connolly) a. The affordability requirements for owner-occupied units should be adjusted to reserve at least ten percent of the residential units in the VMU building for ownership and occupancy by households earning no more than 80 percent of the current Annual Median Family Income for the City of Austin Metropolitan Statistical Area, for not less than 99 years. b. The affordability requirements for rental units should be adjusted to reserve at least ten percent of the residential units in the VMU building as affordable, for a minimum of 40 years, for rental by households earning no more than 60 percent of the Annual Median Family Income. Initiation at PC 7/27/21 Vertical Mixed Use Affordability Requirements Subsection (F) of Chapter 25-2, Subchapter E, Section 4.3.3 (Standards) is amended to read as follows: F. Affordability Requirements. To be eligible for the dimensional or parking standards exemptions in Subsection E of this section, the residential units in a VMU building shall meet the following affordability requirements, which shall run with the land. This ordinance does not amend or repeal graphics or pictures that are used to illustrate various code requirements in the published version of Chapter 25-2, Subchapter E (Design Standards and Mixed Use). 1. Affordability Requirements for Owner-Occupied Units. [Five] Ten percent of the residential units in the VMU building shall be reserved as affordable, for not less than 99 years from the date a certificate of occupancy is issued, for ownership and occupancy by households earning no more than 80 percent of the current Annual Median Family Income for the City of Austin Metropolitan Statistical Area as determined by the Director of Neighborhood Housing and Community Development Department. [In addition, five percent of the residential units in the VMU building shall be reserved, for not less than 99 years from the date a certificate of occupancy is issued, for ownership and occupancy by households earning no more than 100 percent of the Annual Median Family Income.] [c.] The city in its sole discretion may elect to subsidize an additional ten percent of the for-sale residential units in the building, at an affordability level consistent with criteria and procedures established by the Director. Affordability Requirements for Rental Units. 2. Ten percent of the residential units in the VMU building shall be reserved as affordable, for …
BUILDING AND STANDARDS COMMISSION MEETING Wednesday, November 17, 2021 at 9:30 a.m. Boards and Commissions Room 301 W. 2nd Street, Austin, Texas 78701 Some members of the Building and Standards Commission may be participating via videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live SPECIAL CALLED MEETING REVISED RETREAT AGENDA Edward Selig Thomas Vocke, Fire Marshall (Ex Officio) Timothy Stostad Elizabeth Mueller Sade Ogunbode Edgar Farerra The Building and Standards Commission (“Commission”) may go into a closed session under Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code to receive advice from legal counsel or for other reasons permitted by law as specifically listed on this agenda. Further, if necessary, the Commission may go into a closed session as permitted by law regarding any item on this agenda. Building and Standards Commission Members Andrea Freiburger, Chair Pablo Avila, Vice Chair Wordy Thompson John Green CALL TO ORDER WELCOME Presenter: José Roig, Director, Austin Code Department GOALS AND OBJECTIVES OF THE RETREAT Presenter: Robert Moore, Division Manager - CRED, Austin Code Department CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first five speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three- minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. EXECUTIVE SESSION Discuss legal issues related to the Commission’s authority under state law and the City Code (Private consultation with legal Council – Section 551.071 of the government Code). DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ITEMS 1. Approval of the 2022 Building and Standards Commission regular meeting schedule Page 1 2. City of Austin Permitting Presenter: Susan Barr, Residential Plans Examiner Manager, Developmental Services Department 3. Case Review & Escalations Division Overview Presenter: Robert Moore, Division Manager – CRED, Code Department • Life of a Case from Cradle to Grave • Appeals • Building and Standards Commission Processing Expense 4. Commission Jurisdiction, Procedures, Authority, Obiligations and Appeals Presenter: Lauren Khoury, Assistant City Attorney, Law Department CLOSING REMARKS Presenter: José Roig, Director, Austin Code Department FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair access. If requiring sign language interpreters or alternative formats, please give notice by Monday, November 15, 2021. Please call Melanie Alley at the Austin Code Department, at (512) 974-2679 for additional information; TTY users route through Relay …
PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA Wednesday, November 17, 2021 The Planning Commission will convene at 4:00 PM on Wednesday, November 17, 2021 at Austin City Hall, Council Chambers, Room 1001 301 W. Second Street, Austin, TX. Some members of the Planning Commission may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Awais Azhar Joao Paulo Connolly Grayson Cox Yvette Flores – Secretary Claire Hempel – Vice-Chair Patrick Howard Jennifer Mushtaler Solveij Rosa Praxis Carmen Llanes Pulido Jessica Cohen – Ex-Officio Robert Schneider Todd Shaw – Chair James Shieh – Parliamentarian Jeffrey Thompson Richard Mendoza – Ex-Officio Arati Singh - AISD Ex-Officio EXECUTIVE SESSION (No public discussion) The Planning Commission will announce it will go into Executive Session, if necessary, pursuant to Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code, to receive advice from Legal Counsel on matters specifically listed on this agenda. The Commission may not conduct a closed meeting without the approval of the city attorney. Private Consultation with Attorney – Section 551.071 Attorney: Steven Maddoux 512- 974-6080 Commission Liaison: Andrew Rivera, 512-974-6508 CITIZEN COMMUNICATION The first four (4) speakers signed up prior to the commencement of the meeting will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of November 9, 2021. B. PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. Plan Amendment: Location: Owner/Applicant: Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: 2. Rezoning: Location: Owner/Applicant: Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: 3. Rezoning: Location: Owner/Applicant: Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: NPA-2021-0011.02 - Amaya Building Project; District 4 5804 North Interstate 35 Hwy SB, Tannehill Branch Creek Watershed; North Loop NP Area Roberto Amaya AKA R. Felix, Inc. Candelario Moreno Commercial to Mixed Use land use Recommended Maureen Meredith, (512) 974-2695, maureen.meredith@austintexas.gov Housing and Planning Department C14-2021-0162 - Amaya’s Building Project; District 4 5804 N IH 35 SVRD SB, Tannehill Branch Creek Watershed; North Loop NP Area Roberto C Amaya, INC Moreno Development Services (Candelario Moreno) CS-CO-NP to CS-MU-CO-NP Recommended Kate Clark, 512-974-1237, kate.clark@austintexas.gov Housing and Planning Department C14-2021-0153 - Chalmers Avenue Redevelopment; District 3 1701 E 3rd Street and 207 Chalmers Avenue, Lady Bird Lake Watershed; East Cesar Chavez NP Area Emerald Grove Properties, LLC (Carl Forsythe) Alice Glasco Consulting (Alice Glasco) GR-MU-CO-NP to CS-MU-CO-NP Recommended Heather Chaffin, 512-974-2122, heather.chaffin@austintexas.gov Housing and Planning Department Attorney: Steven Maddoux 512- 974-6080 Commission Liaison: Andrew Rivera, 512-974-6508 C. ITEMS FROM THE …
RULES OF PROCEDURE THE CITY PLANNING COMMISSION AUSTIN, TEXAS Approved as amended on November 9, 2021 1.000 MEETING 1.100 The regular meetings of the Commission shall be held on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month at Austin City Hall, 301 W 2nd St, Austin, TX 78701, at 6:00 p.m., unless otherwise decided by the Commission. 1.200 If it should become necessary because of workload that any regular meeting be continued to the following day, such a meeting will reconvene on the day following and this second meeting shall be considered as part of the same session. The Planning Commission shall state the time and location certain for the second meeting prior to ending the first meeting. 1.300 Special meetings may be called by the Chair and shall be called if required by three or more members. 1.400 Notices of meetings shall be in writing and shall be sent to all members at least two days in advance of the meetings. The Commission shall consider matters before it at its regular meeting according to the following schedule and shall hear matters in the order of business. The schedule shall be posted according to the following schedule, but may be modified at any meeting by unanimous consent of members present. Approval of Consent Agenda and Postponements Discussion and Action on Neighborhood Plans and Associated Zoning Cases Discussion and Action on Ordinance Amendments Call to Order Approval of Minutes Zoning Cases Subdivision Cases Site Plan Cases Commission Requested Briefings Staff Initiated Briefings Other Business Adjournment 1.600 Staff is expected to follow the sequence required under § 1.5. Staff is also expected to notify interested parties before the meeting that, if their matter appears later in the agenda, the item may be postponed to a future meeting. 1.700 After consideration of the Consent Agenda and Postponements, the Chair may address interested parties with matters remaining on the agenda and recommend that a matter be postponed until the next Commission meeting. 1.800 Any matters postponed under § 1.600 or § 1.700 will be placed at the beginning of the agenda at the Commission’s next meeting. 1.900 At 10:00 PM, the Commission may, in its discretion, extend the meeting if necessary. 2.000 PUBLIC HEARINGS 2.100 The Commission shall allow up to four citizens to address the Commission during a period of time set aside for citizen communications. The chair may limit a speaker to …
Planning Commission 2022 Meeting Schedule Per City Code Title 2 § 2-1-43 (A), approved on November 9, 2021 Except as otherwise provided by commission action, the commission will meet per the adopted schedule. Tues. January 11, 2022 @ Austin City Hall, 6PM Tues. January 25, 2022 @ Austin City Hall, 6PM Tues. February 8, 2022 @ Austin City Hall, 6PM Tues. February 22, 2022 @ Austin City Hall, 6PM Tues. March 8, 2022 @ Austin City Hall, 6PM Tues. March 22, 2022 @ Austin City Hall, 6PM Tues. April 12, 2022 @ Austin City Hall, 6PM Tues. April 26, 2022 @ Austin City Hall, 6PM Tues. May 10, 2022 @ Austin City Hall, 6PM Tues. May 24, 2022 @ Austin City Hall, 6PM Tues. June 14, 2022 @ Austin City Hall, 6PM Tues. June 28, 2022 @ Austin City Hall, 6PM Tues. July 12, 2022 @ Austin City Hall, 6PM Tues. July 26, 2022 @ Austin City Hall, 6PM Tues. August 9, 2022 @ Austin City Hall, 6PM Tues. August 23, 2022 @ Austin City Hall, 6PM Tues. September 13, 2022 @ Austin City Hall, 6PM Tues. September 27, 2022 @ Austin City Hall, 6PM Tues. October 11, 2022 @ Austin City Hall, 6PM Tues. October 25, 2022 @ Austin City Hall, 6PM Tues. November 8, 2022 @ Austin City Hall, 6PM Wed. November 16, 2022 @ Austin City Hall, 6PM Tues. December 13, 2022 @ Austin City Hall, 6PM Wed. December 21, 2022 @ Austin City Hall, 6PM
