Zoning and Platting Commission FY 2021 Budget Recommendations (Draft) As the City of Austin considers its FY 2021 budget, the Zoning and Platting Commission (ZAP) urges the City Council Members to consider how to embed equity in our city’s spending. We stand firmly against all forms of racism, including systemic, institutionalized, and structural racism, historic and ongoing, that continues to define access and opportunity in our city. Along with countless community voices, ZAP calls upon City Council to adopt a budget that takes a wholistic approach to public safety. ZAP emphasizes that our community’s health and safety is not measured by the effectiveness of law enforcement, but in the quality of our services, planning, and housing. Our service as ZAP commissioners grants us insight into investments that promote equitable outcomes. Deeply troubled by the legacies and realities of racism in our city, ZAP strongly recommends the following: Additional funding for Neighborhood Housing and Community Development, including: o Programs that prevent and mitigate gentrification and displacement which disproportionately impacts communities of color o Preservation and creation of more income-restricted affordable housing equitably distributed across Austin (including in low-income and high-opportunity areas) o Additional support for paths to homeownership and maintaining homeownership, critical to addressing our racial wealth gap o Additional support for deep housing subsidies that benefit extremely-low households (at or below 30% of Area Median Income) o Expansion of energy efficiency programs for rental properties o Support for homeowners to build accessory dwelling units, including fee waivers or a loan fund o Additional funding for the City’s Housing Trust Fund. Additional funding for Planning and Zoning, including: o Dedicated outreach with communities of color to involve historically-excluded groups in planning processes o Additional capacity for Boards and Commissions to ensure staff and commissioners can thoroughly review materials and consult with community stakeholders o Additional support for small area planning that secures a community voice in shaping how our neighborhoods stabilize, grow, and change. Additional funding for Economic Development, including: o Support for commercial affordability programs that provide capital and technical assistance to minority and women-owned businesses o Support for arts and cultural heritage programming that preserves and celebrates the creative contributions of communities of color o Support for workforce development programs that amplify opportunities and build skills among low-income job seekers. Additional funding for the Austin Transportation Department, including: o o Increased funding for sidewalk improvements …
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Concordia University Planned Development Area (PDA) Amendment C14-2020-0066 July 21, 2020 Limits of Planned Development Area Within PDA but not included in PDA Amendment Wilson Parke Ave Lot 1 Concordia University BCCP MF-2 R&D - Planned SF-1 GR Development Area (PDA) LO DR BCCP I-RR PDA Amendment Request Existing Zoning: R&D – PDA Proposed Zoning: R&D – PDA Amend Section 4(B)(1) of Ordinance 20070215-042 as follows: Any building in excess of forty (40) feet in height shall be at least three hundred (300) feet from the nearest residential unit, other than (other than watchmen or custodial facilities) or university housing, including but not limited to for student, faculty or administrative housing” PDA Amendment Purpose • New residence hall proposed for existing campus • 52 feet (four stories) in height • 234 beds • Supplements existing university facilities on the site: • Two (2) residence halls • Academic buildings • Field houses • Softball & baseball fields • Related infrastructure to support university operations • Existing PDA zoning ordinance prohibits new residence hall of height proposed within 300 ft of existing residence hall(s) PDA History & Intent 1985 PDA • R&D – PDA zoning completed to accommodate Schlumberger – a global product and services supplier for the energy industry • R&D base zoning allowed intense uses such as research and development, laboratories for product and process research, development analysis and testing, product assembly, etc. • No residential use allowed on property • Restricted building heights on property within 300’ of a residential unit PDA History & Intent PDA zoning uses on Lot 1 campus area 2007 PDA Amendment (Ordinance 20071215-042) • Schlumberger campus sold to Concordia University • Lot 1 was subdivided and sold to a different entity but retained R&D – • Retirement Housing and Congregate Living added to R&D as approved • College and university facilities were added as permitted uses in main • 2007 Amendment developed primarily to protect Concordia University from less compatible uses on Lot 1 and other offsite areas • 2007 changes not intended to preclude the construction of additional residence halls in close proximity to existing residence halls on the Concordia University campus Site Plan History 2007 Site Plan (SP-2007-0231C) • Concordia’s initial phase of development • Included two (2) residence halls in excess of 40 ft in height approved within a horizontal clearance distance of approximately 27 feet • Approval indicates intent of …
July 21, 2020 Zoning and Platting Commission Meeting Question and Answer Report B. Public Hearings 3. Rezoning: C14-2020-0061 - This Old Wood Rezoning; District 1 Question: Commissioner Aguirre Is Watershed Protection Department aware of this case? Did they agree with staff’s recommendation? What is the potential harm to homes and businesses downstream if debris is washed away? Staff Response: The Environmental staff reviewed and provided comments on the rezoning application. The WPD will look at the property in depth at the time of site plan review. Question: Commissioner Aguirre What type of historical flooding has occurred at this location? Question: Commissioner Aguirre Staff Response: The applicant will address Code requirements for flood control on the property at the time of site plan review. Here are the EV reviewers comments on this case: Project Name: This Old Wood Rezoning Address: 13313 OLD GREGG LN File Number: C14-2020-0061 Monday June 15, 2020 Environmental Review - Alex Butler 1 (804) 839-7710 1. The site is not located over the Edwards Aquifer Recharge Zone. The site is in the Harris Branch Watershed of the Colorado River Basin, which is classified as a Suburban Watershed by Chapter 25-8 of the City's Land Development Code. The site is in the Desired Development Zone. 2. Under current watershed regulations, development or redevelopment on this site will be subject to the following impervious cover limits: % of Gross Site Area % of Gross Site Area with Transfers 50% 60% Development Classification Single-Family (minimum lot size 5750 sq. ft.) Other Single-Family or Duplex 55% 60% Multifamily Commercial 80% 60% 70% 90% 3. According to floodplain maps almost the entire site is within the floodplain. Based upon the location of the floodplain, offsite drainage should be calculated to determine whether a Critical Water Quality Zone exists within the project location. 4. Standard landscaping and tree protection will be required in accordance with LDC 25- 2 and 25-8 for all development and/or redevelopment. 5. At this time, site specific information is unavailable regarding vegetation, areas of steep slope, or other environmental features such as bluffs, springs, canyon rimrock, caves, sinkholes, and wetlands. 6. Under current watershed regulations, development or redevelopment requires water quality control with increased capture volume and control of the 2 year storm on site. 7. At this time, no information has been provided as to whether this property has any ls that preempt current water quality or Code …
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ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION Recommendation Number: (20200721-E1) : FY 2021 Budget Recommendations Please see attachment. Date of Approval: July 21, 2020 Record of the vote: Unanimous vote of 10-0; One vacancy on the Commission. Attest: _____________________________________________ Liaison Zoning and Platting Commission FY 2021 Budget Recommendations As the City of Austin considers its FY 2021 budget, the Zoning and Platting Commission (ZAP) urges the City Council Members to consider how to embed equity in our city’s spending. We stand firmly against all forms of racism, including systemic, institutionalized, and structural racism, historic and ongoing, that continues to define access and opportunity in our city. Along with countless community voices, ZAP calls upon City Council to adopt a budget that takes a wholistic approach to public safety. ZAP emphasizes that our community’s health and safety is not measured by the effectiveness of law enforcement, but in the quality of our services, planning, and housing. Our service as ZAP commissioners grants us insight into investments that promote equitable outcomes. Deeply troubled by the legacies and realities of racism in our city, ZAP strongly recommends the following: • In the proposed budget for the anticipated merger of the Planning and Zoning and Neighborhood Housing and Community Development departments as the Housing and Planning department, ZAP recommends o A department Director with extensive experience as a planner o A senior-level demographer position o An emphasis on long-range planning at the senior level o An emphasis on small area planning at the senior level Additional funding for Neighborhood Housing and Community Development, including: o Programs that prevent and mitigate gentrification and displacement which disproportionately impacts communities of color o Preservation and creation of more income-restricted affordable housing equitably distributed across Austin (including in low-income and high-opportunity areas) o Additional support for paths to homeownership and maintaining homeownership, critical to addressing our racial wealth gap o Additional support for deep housing subsidies that benefit extremely-low households (at or below 30% of Area Median Income) o Expansion of energy efficiency programs for rental properties o Support for homeowners to build accessory dwelling units, including fee waivers or a loan fund o Additional funding for the City’s Housing Trust Fund. Additional funding for Planning and Zoning, including: o Dedicated outreach with communities of color to involve historically-excluded groups in planning processes o Additional capacity for Boards and Commissions to ensure staff and commissioners can thoroughly review …
Regular Called Meeting ZONING & PLATTING COMMISSION Tuesday, July 21, 2020 The Zoning & Platting Commission convened in a meeting on Tuesday, July 21, 2020 @ http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Chair Kiolbassa called the Commission Meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. Commission Members in Attendance: Ana Aguirre – Secretary Nadia Barrera-Ramirez Timothy Bray Ann Denkler – Parliamentarian Jim Duncan – Vice-Chair Bruce Evans David King Jolene Kiolbassa – Chair Ellen Ray Hank Smith One vacancy (D-4) EXECUTIVE SESSION (No public discussion) The Zoning & Platting 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 A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approval of minutes from June 16, 2020. Item posted in error; no action required. Following item was listed on the addendum. 2. Approval of minutes from July 7, 2020. PUBLIC HEARINGS Motion to approve the minutes from July 7, 2020 was approved on the consent agenda on the motion by Commissioner Evans, seconded by Commission Duncan on a vote of 10-0. One vacancy on the Commission. B. 1. Rezoning: Location: Owner/Applicant: Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: C14-2019-0159 - Arboretum Lot 9; District 10 9401 Arboretum Boulevard, Bull Creek Watershed GF-ARB C, Ltd. % Live Oak Gottesman Drenner Group, PC (Amanda Swor) GR, CS, CS-1 to GR-MU Recommended Sherri Sirwaitis, 512-974-3057, sherri.sirwaitis@austintexas.gov Planning and Zoning Department Motion to grant Applicant’s request for postponement of this item to August 18, 2020 was approved on the consent agenda on the motion by Commissioner Evans, seconded by Commission Duncan on a vote of 10-0. One vacancy on the Commission. 2. Rezoning: Location: C14-2020-0060 - Avery Lakeline; District 6 14231 North U.S. Highway 183A Service Road North Bound, Butter Cup Creek, South Brushy Creek Watersheds Lakeline Avery Partners, LP (Alex Clarke) Alice Glasco Consulting (Alice Glasco) MF-4 to CS-MU Recommended Sherri Sirwaitis, 512-974-3057, sherri.sirwaitis@austintexas.gov Planning and Zoning Department Owner/Applicant: Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: Public Hearing closed. Motion to grant Staff recommendation of CS-MU combining district zoning for C14-2020-0060 - Avery Lakeline located at 14231 North U.S. Highway 183A Service Road North Bound was approved on the consent agenda on the motion by Commissioner Evans, seconded by Commission Duncan on a vote of …
Special Meeting of the Arts Commission July 20, 2020 – 3-4:30pm Arts Commission to be held July 20, 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, the day before the scheduled meeting, Sunday, July 19 by Noon. All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the July 20 Arts Commission Meeting, residents must: Call or email the board liaison at 512-974-7854 or Annemarie.Mckaskle@AustinTexas.gov no later than noon, Sunday, July 19. Residents must include the following information in the email request o Resident speaker name o agenda item number(s) the resident wishes to address o whether the resident is for/against/neutral the item(s) o telephone number or email address of the resident speaker 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. Resident 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. Resident speakers will be placed in a queue until their time to speak. Handouts or other information may be emailed to LIAISON EMAIL by Noon the day before (Sunday, July 19) the scheduled meeting. This information will be provided to Board and Commission members in advance of the meeting. If the meeting is broadcast live, residents may watch the meeting here: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live ARTS COMMISSION MONDAY, JULY 20, 2020 – 3-4:30pm VIA VIDEOCONFERENCING CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Jaime Castillo – Chair, Michelle Polgar – Vice Chair, Brett Barnes, Lulu Flores, Bears Rebecca Fonte, Felipe Garza, kYmberly Keeton, Amy Mok, Celina Zisman, Rick Van Dyke AGENDA The speakers signed up prior to noon on Sunday, July 19 will each be allowed a three- minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items posted on the agenda. a. Approve the minutes for the Arts Commission Special Called Meeting on June 24, 2020 b. Approve the minutes for the Arts Commission Special Called Meeting on June 26, 2020 CALL TO ORDER 1. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 3. STAFF BRIEFINGS a. COVID-19 update b. Cultural Funding Review Process update 4. NEW BUSINESS a. Discussion and Action Items i. …
Regular Meeting of the South Central Waterfront Advisory Board July 20, 2020 South Central Waterfront Advisory Board to be held on July 20, 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 (Sunday, July 19 by Noon). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the July 20 South Central Waterfront Advisory Board Meeting, residents must: Call or email the board liaison at (512)-974-3362 or Sravya.garladenne@austintexas.gov no later than noon, July 19, 2020. 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 Sravya.garladenne@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. 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. For information, please contact Sravya Garladenne in the Planning and Zoning Department at sravya.garladenne@austintexas.gov or (512) 974-3362. TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. SOUTH CENTRAL WATERFRONT ADVISORY BOARD MONDAY, JULY 20, 2020 AT 10:00 AM VIA VIDEOCONFERENCING Board Members: ___ Chair Samuel Franco (Design Commission) ___ Vice Chair Lynn Kurth (Mayor & District 9 Appointee) ___ Greg Anderson (Planning Commission) ___ Linda Guerrero (Environmental Commission) ___ Francoise Luca (Parks & Recreation Board) ___ Karen Paup (Affordable Housing Rep) ___ Wendy Price Todd (S. River City NA) ___ Jeff Seiden (Bouldin Creek NA) ___ Alfred Godfrey (Trail Foundation) Ex Officios: ___ Sam Tedford (NHCD) ___ Nazlie Saeedi (ATD) ___ Gloria Aguilera (ORES) …
SOUTH CENTRAL WATERFRONT ADVISORY BOARD DRAFT MINUTES FOR MAY 18, 2020 AT 10:00 AM The South Central Waterfront Advisory Board convened in a Regular Meeting on May 18, 2020 via Videoconferencing. Chair Samuel Franco called the meeting to order at 10:06 a.m. Board Members in attendance: Ex Officios: Chair Samuel Franco (Design Commission) Vice Chair Lynn Kurth (Mayor & District 9 Appointee) Greg Anderson (Planning Commission) Francoise Luca (Parks & Recreation Board) Karen Paup (Affordable Housing Rep) Wendy Price Todd (S. River City NA) Alfred Godfrey (Trail Foundation) Cory Walton (Bouldin Creek NA) 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES AND ACTION Molly Alexander (DAA) Sam Tedford (NHCD) Nazlie Saeedi (ATD) Marek Izydorczyk (ORES) Rolando Fernandez (FSD) City of Austin Planning & Zoning Staff: Alan Holt, Executive Liaison Sravya Garladenne, Staff Liaison Jodi Lane, Staff Liaison a. Board Member Al Godfrey made a motion, seconded by Vice Chair Lynn Kurth, to approve the draft April 20 and April 24, 2020 SCWAB meeting minutes. The motion to approve passed with 8 yes and 1 absent (includes absentee Linda Guerrero) votes. 2. ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION a. Update on SCW Financial Framework – SCW Consultant, Ian Carlton from ECONorthwest, OR, gave a presentation on the SCW Financial Framework and discussed overarching takeaways from the financial modeling. The Board discussed this but no action was taken. 3. PROJECT UPDATES AND COMMUNICATIONS FROM STAFF a. Memo to SCWAB - Written update only from Staff – The Board acknowledged the written update from Executive Liaison Alan Holt. No action was taken. 4. ADJOURNMENT - with no objections, Chair Samuel Franco adjourned the meeting at 11:39am. 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. For information, please contact Alan Holt in the Planning and Zoning Department at alan.holt@austintexas.gov or (512) 974-2716. TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711.
URBAN RENEWAL BOARD OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN July 20, 2020 Urban Renewal Board of the City of Austin meeting to be held July 20, 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 by Sunday, July 19, 2020, by NOON. All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the July 20, 2020, Urban Renewal Board of the City of Austin Meeting, residents must: •Call or email the board liaison at 512-974-3128 or Sandra.harkins@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 Sandra.harkins@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 URBAN RENEWAL BOARD OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN Monday, July 20, 2020 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCING 1:00 p.m. Current Board Members: Manuel Escobar, Chair Roxanne Evans, Vice Chair Danielle Skidmore Amit Motwani Darrell W. Pierce Nathaniel Bradford Jacqueline Watson PURPOSE: The Board of Commissioners primary responsibility is to oversee the implementation and compliance of approved Urban Renewal Plans that are adopted by the Austin City Council. An Urban Renewal Plan's primary purpose is to eliminate slum and blighting influence within a designated area of the city. AGENDA 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a. Approval of the June 15, 2020, Regular Meeting Minutes CALL TO ORDER 2. NEW BUSINESS a. None 3. OLD BUSINESS a. Discussion and possible action on recommended modifications to the East 11th and 12th Street Urban Renewal Plan. b. Discussion and possible action on recommended modifications to the East 11th Street Neighborhood Conservation Combining District (NCCD) to …
ORDINANCE NO. __________________ WALTERS, MARK 3/10/2020 DRAFT AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 910620‐C, REZONING AND CHANGING THE ZONING MAP TO AMEND THE EAST 11TH STREET NEIGHBORHOOD CONSERVATION COMBINING DISTRICT (NCCD) FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED ALONG THE NORTHBOUND FRONTAGE ROAD OF IH‐35 BETWEEN THE NORTHERN ALLEY OF THE 800‐900 BLOCK OF EAST 7TH STREET AND EAST 12TH STREET; THE WEST SIDE OF THE 800‐1000 BLOCKS OF SAN MARCOS STREET; EAST 11TH STREET FROM IH‐35 TO NAVASOTA STREET; ALONG ROSEWOOD AVENUE FROM 11TH STREET TO APPROXIMATELY ANGELINA STREET; ALONG A SEGMENT OF THE 1200 BLOCK OF NAVASOTA STREET; AND ALONG THE EAST SIDE OF A SEGMENT OF THE 1500 AND 1600 BLOCK OF SAN BERNARD STREET IN THE CENTRAL EAST AUSTIN NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN AREA, AND TO MODIFY CERTAIN BASE DISTRICTS IN THE NCCD. BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: PART 1. The zoning map established by Section 25‐2‐191 of the City Code is amended to amend the East 11th Street neighborhood conservation combining district (NCCD), identified in the attached Exhibit "A" incorporated into this ordinance, and to add a NCCD to each base zoning district within the District on the property described in Zoning Case No. C14‐XX‐XXXX, on file at the Planning and Zoning Department, as follows: Approximately XX acres of land consisting of four subdistricts, identified in the attached Exhibit “B” incorporated into this ordinance, lying within the Central East Austin Neighborhood Plan Area, more particularly described as follows, a. Subdistrict 1, sites located along and oriented to East 11th Street between Branch Street and San Marcos Street on the west, and extending to Navasota Street on the east; b. Subdistrict 2, sites oriented to Juniper Street between Branch Street and Lydia Street, and including parcels with frontages on Curve Street and Waller Street; c. Subdistrict 3, sites located along IH‐35 and bounded by Embassy Drive, San Marcos Street, and Branch Street on the east, East 12th Street on the north, the Northbound Frontage Road of IH‐35 on the west and the alley of the 800‐900 block of East 7th street on the south; and d. Subdistrict 4, sites generally oriented toward the 1200 and 1300 blocks of Rosewood Avenue but excluding 1326 and 1319 Rosewood Avenue, the east side of the 1100 block of Navasota Street, the 1100‐1200 blocks of San Bernard Street but excluding 1159, 1161, 1164, and 1165 San Bernard Street. This …
URBAN RENEWAL BOARD MONDAY, June 15, 2020 10:00 AM Regular Meeting of the Urban Renewal Board – Remotely; Via WebEx DRAFT MINUTES Chair Escobar called the Board Meeting to order at 03:05 p.m. Board Members in Attendance: Manuel Escobar, Chair Roxanne Evans, Vice‐Chair Amit Motwani Danielle Skidmore Jacqueline Watson Darrell Pierce Nathaniel Bradford Board Members Absent: None Staff in Attendance: Mandy DeMayo Regina Copic Sandra Harkins PURPOSE: The Board of Commissioners primary responsibility is to oversee the implementation and compliance of approved Urban Renewal Plans that are adopted by the Austin City Council. An Urban Renewal Plan's primary purpose is to eliminate slum and blighting influence within a designated area of the city. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES – Approval of the May 18, 2020, Regular Meeting Minutes. The motion to approve the May 18, 2020, regular meeting minutes was made by Commissioner Skidmore seconded by Commissioner Watson, the item was approved on a 6‐0‐0 vote, Commissioner Bradford attended the meeting after the minutes were approved. 2. NEW BUSINESS 1 a. Discussion and possible action to authorize the negotiation and execution of the seventh amendment to the Escrow Agreement that provides for approval of the seventh extension to the Outside Completion Date for the properties located at 1322‐1336 East 12th Street from March 31, 2020 to June 1, 2020. The motion authorizing the negotiation and execution of the seventh amendment to the Escrow Agreement that provides for approval of the seventh extension to the Outside Completion Date for the properties located at 1322‐1336 East 12th Street from March 31, 2020 to June 1, 2020, was made by Commissioner Watson, seconded by Vice‐Chair Evans and approved on a 7‐0‐0 vote. b. Discussion of staff’s Urban Renewal Board March 31st, 2020 report. Item 2.b and 2.c were discussed together. No action taken on Item 2.b c. Discussion and possible action authorizing the Board Chair to draft and submit a response to staff’s Urban Renewal Board March 31st, 2020 report. The motion authorizing the Board Chair to draft and submit a response to staff’s Urban Renewal Board March 31st, 2020 report was made by Commissioner Watson and seconded by Commissioner Motwani and approved on a 7-0-0 vote. d. Discussion and possible action on the Agreement Concerning Implementation of the East 11th and 12th Streets with the City of Austin, Statement of Work, Performance Measures. The motion approving the Agreement Concerning Implementation of the East …
FINAL DRAFT FOR REVIEW MARCH 16, 2020 UPDATED JULY 20, 2020 URBAN RENEWAL PLAN FOR THE EAST 11TH AND 12TH STREETS URBAN RENEWAL PLAN AREA 1484775.v1 TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. Boundary Description 2. History 2.1 Accomplishments 3. Vision, Purpose, Authority and Scope 4. Redevelopment Strategy 5. Applicability of NCCD Controls 6. Land Use 7. Relocation of Persons, Businesses (including individuals and families, business concerns, and others displaced by the project) 8. Duration and Modification Procedures of URP Appendices: Appendix A: East 11th and 12th Street Urban Renewal Plan; Amendments Appendix B: East 11th Street and East 12th Street Neighborhood Conservation Combining District (NCCDs); Amendments Abbreviations commonly used in the document: URP – Urban Renewal Plan URA‐Urban Renewal Agency ARA – Austin Revitalization Authority Note: Some of the tables and figures from the original 1999 Urban Renewal Plan have been deleted or modified, as they were no longer accurate or relevant. The original plan is available at this website: http://www.austintexas.gov/department/urban-renewal-plan 1484775.v1 Commented [EM1]: Term not used elsewhere in document (is it used in other documents?). Commented [EM2]: Appendix A? Should this instead say “the documents listed in Appendix A” since there is no depiction or area description in Appendix A? EAST 11 TH & 12TH STREETS URBAN RENEWAL PLAN (URP) 1. BOUNDARY DESCRIPTION The formal boundaries of the East 11th and 12th Streets Urban Renewal Area (UR Area) are set forth in Exhibit A and the ordinance approving this URP. In general, the boundaries are: The East 11th Street Corridor, including properties within one‐half block of the north frontage of East 11th Street and south frontage of Juniper Street, from Branch Street on the west to Navasota Street on the east; and properties within one‐half block of the south frontage of East 11th, from San Marcos Street on the west to Navasota Street on the east. The East 12th Street Corridor, including properties within one‐half block of the north frontage of East 12th and between the IH‐35 Northbound Frontage Road on the west to Poquito Street to the east; and properties within one‐half block of the south frontage of East 12th Street, from Branch Street on the west to Poquito Street on the east. 2. HISTORY This East 11th and 12th Streets Urban Renewal Plan (“URP" also referred to as the East 11th and 12th Streets Community Redevelopment Plan or “CRP”), is a comprehensive document defining the official public policy guidelines …
Regular Meeting of the South Central Waterfront Advisory Board July 20, 2020 South Central Waterfront Advisory Board to be held on July 20, 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 (Sunday, July 19 by Noon). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the July 20 South Central Waterfront Advisory Board Meeting, residents must: Call or email the board liaison at (512)-974-3362 or Sravya.garladenne@austintexas.gov no later than noon, July 19, 2020. 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 Sravya.garladenne@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. 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. For information, please contact Sravya Garladenne in the Planning and Zoning Department at sravya.garladenne@austintexas.gov or (512) 974-3362. TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. SOUTH CENTRAL WATERFRONT ADVISORY BOARD MONDAY, JULY 20, 2020 AT 10:00 AM VIA VIDEOCONFERENCING Board Members: ___ Chair Samuel Franco (Design Commission) ___ Vice Chair Lynn Kurth (Mayor & District 9 Appointee) ___ Greg Anderson (Planning Commission) ___ Linda Guerrero (Environmental Commission) ___ Francoise Luca (Parks & Recreation Board) ___ Karen Paup (Affordable Housing Rep) ___ Wendy Price Todd (S. River City NA) ___ Jeff Seiden (Bouldin Creek NA) ___ Alfred Godfrey (Trail Foundation) Ex Officios: ___ Sam Tedford (NHCD) ___ Nazlie Saeedi (ATD) ___ Gloria Aguilera (ORES) …
DATE: TO: FROM: SUBJECT: Updated 2020 SCW Financial Tool – Key Takeaways and Technical Methods June 16, 2020 Alan Holt, City of Austin Ian Carlton and Emily Picha Background and Purpose Since Summer 2019, ECONorthwest has been helping the City of Austin update prior financial analyses of the 2016 South Central Waterfront Vision Framework Plan (SCW Framework Plan). Our work has focused on defining scenarios to aid decision makers and the Planning & Zoning Department with a final calibration of opt-in zoning (i.e., South Central Waterfront Regulating Plan, or SCW Regulating Plan), which could contribute to a Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone (TIRZ) Financing Plan produced by others. This memorandum provides a summary of our approach, key findings, and policy considerations. Our work built upon initial feasibility modeling from the SCW Framework Plan. To evaluate potential regulatory policies and incentives, ECONorthwest developed a parcel-based pro forma model that looked at the feasibility of potential development across the South Central Waterfront. This 2020 Financial Tool included updated assumptions and methods to provide greater clarity to City Council about potential development feasibility when considering policy options. The COVID-19 pandemic has created uncertainty for the future of the district and its timeline for development. From the creation of the SCW Framework Plan in 2016 until 2019, the District saw increased developer interest in a distinct mix of uses, but construction costs in the Austin market were also increasing rapidly. Over the next few years, demand remains uncertain. For example, construction costs may stabilize with fewer project starts, but construction costs seldom decline. Regardless of this uncertainty, developing a flexible implementation plan and associated policies can prepare the SCW to attract new development in the future. ECONorthwest | Portland | Seattle | Los Angeles | Eugene | Boise | econw.com 1 Methods and Approach The 2020 Financial Tool provided a snapshot look at the district buildout, as though all development delivered simultaneously under market conditions in late 2019 and early 2020 (ECONorthwest vetted assumptions with local developers and property owners in 2019 and the City of Austin and Endeavor provided cost information in 2020). To conduct this analysis, ECONorthwest used parcel-based pencil- outs to consider multiple “input scenarios.” The input scenarios included plan entitlements, infrastructure costs, affordable housing, and bonus participation fees. We modeled three buildout scenarios: MODEL ASSUMPTIONS • 2016 SCW Framework Plan entitlements • Late 2019 market conditions (costs and revenues) • 305 …
