N A L P Y T I L I B O M & Y T E F A S I N A L P Y T I L B O M & Y T E F A S TIMELINE: Oct 2019: Study Com m enced Ma r 4– J un 30, 2020: Com m unity Enga gement Event # 1 Oct 16– Nov 13, 2020: Com m unity Enga gement Event # 2 Ma r 9, 2021: Mem o Sent to City Ha ll + Pres s Relea s e Ma r 10-12, 2021: Com m unity Meetings (# 3) & Announced Report to Com m unity ACTION REQUESTED: Pres enta tion, dis cus s ion a nd pos s ible a ction for a recom m endation to the Pa rks a nd Recrea tion Depa rtm ent Director to a pprove the Sa fety a nd Mobility Pla n for the Ann a nd Roy Butler Hike-a nd-Bike Tra il. TTF is currently integra ting report recom m enda tions into a ctive projects . It is our reques t tha t other orga niza tions working in this tra il a rea prioritize viewing this report, colla bora ting a nd integra ting the recom m endations a s well. THE STUDY REPORT CAN BE DOWNLOADED HERE: thetrailfoundation.org/safety CONSULTANT TEAM: N A L P Y T I L I B O M & Y T E F A S GUIDING PRINCIPLES: These were developed by the consultant and project team as the framework to steer recommendations as well as to advise the implementation. ·Accept crowding at locations where more capacity is needed but the park width and slope prohibit widening and alternative routing options are not possible ·Maintain Trail character as a place of respite ·Steward the natural habitat and ecology along the Trail ·Use universal design to support accessibility for all ·Maintain slow speeds on the Trail ·Integrate the Trail into the larger mobility ecosystem ·Expand sense of safety, welcome, and place ·Align with national trail design standards and improvement practices STUDY OUTLINE N A L P Y T I L I B O M & Y T E F A S COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT Community Input Maps & Surveys N A L P Y T I L I B O M & Y T E F A S Focused Conversations Conversed with a dozen of the …
Waterloo Park Conditional Use Permit Overview Requesting Support Sponsoring Departments: Community Leadership PARD & Watershed Protection • Operations & Maintenance • • • • Programming & Art Environmental Stewardship Design Excellence • • • • • Code Compliance Public Health, Safety & Welfare Environmental Stewardship Subject Matter Expertise Council approved project and partnership Mission Waterloo Greenway Conservancy creates and maintains an extraordinary urban park system and a restored Waller Creek, in partnership with the City of Austin, for the benefit of all. The Conservancy renews the natural environment, promotes play, health and wellness, economic vitality and mobility, and engages the community through outreach, education, cultural events, and the arts. ECOLOGY MOBILITY PARKS N 2 N D S T 3 R D S T 4 T H S T 5 T H S T 6 T H S T 7 T H S T 8 T H S T 9 T H S T 1 0 T H S T 1 1 T H S T 1 2 T H S T 1 3 T H S T 1 4 T H S T 1 5 T H S T Pontoon Bridge Austin Convention Center La d y Bir d La k e C E S A R C H A V E Z S T Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center Creek Delta D A V S S T I D R I S K I L L S T RAINEY ST Palm School Palm Park SAN JACINTO BLVD TRINITY ST NECHES ST RED RIVER ST SABINE ST Red River Cultural District The Refuge IH-35 Waterloo Park Dell Seton Medical Center Dell Medical School at the University of Texas Central Health Brackenridge Redevelopment Site Frank C. Erwin, Jr. Special Events Center Symphony Square Capture the Opportunity of the Tunnel SECONDARY INLET FACILITY TUNNEL OUTLET L a d y B i r d L a k e SECONDARY INLET FACILITY PIPED WATERSHED 28’ DIAMETER UNDERGROUND BYPASS TUNNEL PRIMARY INLET FACILITY WALLER CREEK LAKE WATER FED WALLER CREEK STORMWATER FED 70,000 Attendees Community Programs 2019 Arts + Culture Health + Environment Civic Infrastructure Economic Opportunity 60 Free Programs & Events 50+ Community Partners 275 Volunteer Hours 100+ Volunteers Engaged Texas Capitol Frank C. Erwin, Jr. Special Events Center N z c:, U'J -I VJ ::::0 c:, U> -I -"' -I I en -I SAN JACINTO BLVD (11 -I I U> -I …
Date: Subject: WALLER CREEK LOCAL GOVERNMENT CORPORATION RECOMMENDATION 20210512-002 May 12, 2021 Recommendation to the Planning Commission for the approval of a Conditional Use Permit for Waterloo Park Seconded By: Rudy Green Motioned By: Jesús Garza Recommendation: The Waller Creek Local Government Corporation (“LGC”) recommends that approval of a Conditional Use Permit for Waterloo Park by the Planning Commission. Description of Recommendation: The LGC recommends that Planning Commission approve the proposed Parks Special Use of permitting alcohol consumption in designated areas of Waterloo Park, as applied for by the Parks and Recreation Department (PARD) in partnership with the Waterloo Greenway Conservancy. Rationale: The proposed Planning Commission action would allow for alcohol to be served and consumed during programming and events at the Moody Amphitheater in Waterloo Park and other limited food/beverage areas of the park, in compliance with all Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission regulations. Waterloo Park and Moody Amphitheater will be operated by the Waterloo Greenway Conservancy (WGC), a Texas non-profit whose mission is the create, operate, and maintain a chain of extraordinary urban parks around a restored Waller Creek as part of a public-private partnership with the City of Austin. PARD and WGC will be doing outreach to communicate with property owners, neighborhood entities and other stakeholders as part of this permit application. 1 of 2 DocuSign Envelope ID: C1D5DC64-AB04-4DCF-83DD-0D615E0D0410 VOTE: 6-0-1 For: Rodney Gonzales, President Lucia Athens, Director Jesús Garza, Director Rudy Green, Director Jorge Morales, Director Allan Shearer, Director Against: None Abstain: Liana Kallivoka, Director Absent: Cotter Cunningham, Vice President Martha Smiley, Secretary Attest: ____________________________________________ May 12, 2021 J. Rodney Gonzales, Waller Creek LGC President Date 2 of 2 DocuSign Envelope ID: C1D5DC64-AB04-4DCF-83DD-0D615E0D0410
Interlocal Agreement(s) For Wildland Fire Management Activities Travis County and The University of Texas at Austin Parks and Recreation Board Meeting May 25, 2021 Matt McCaw Environmental Conservation Program Manager Land Management Program Natural Resources Division Austin Parks and Recreation Department matt.mccaw@austintexas.gov 2 Background • • • • • The majority of PARD’s lands are protected as natural areas. A natural area is an area that retains or has reestablished its natural character, typically dominated by native plants and animals. They provide critical services to Austin residents: • Mental health Social benefits • Economic benefits • Recreational opportunities • • Water cleansing Air cleansing • Climate regulation • • Most PARD natural areas have not been managed to maintain ecosystem health. Have been degraded by past management, invasive species, and loss of biodiversity, which make them more vulnerable to heat, drought, disease, and wildfire. These vulnerabilities will be exacerbated by climate change. 3 Background • • • • Further, in 2019, the City Auditor found that PARD is not strategically addressing wildfire risk on parkland and recommended that PARD create and implement land management plans to manage natural areas and address wildfire risk. • (Office of the City Auditor. October 2019. Wildfire Preparedness Audit Report) PARD is in the process of procuring a land management plan for several thousand acres of natural areas. Fire is a natural process Is critical for: • • • Economical restoration and management of land at large scales Sustainability and resiliency of natural systems Prescribed fire will be an important piece of the land management plan to reintroduce fire safely. 4 Purpose • • To achieve these goals and commitments, PARD is seeking to establish cooperative agreements with a group of land managing entities (and Austin Fire Department) in the Austin area, including interlocal agreements with: 1. Travis County, and 2. The University of Texas at Austin The interlocal agreements with Travis County and the University of Texas at Austin will each allow for mutual support and cooperation for prescribed fire management and training, land management planning, as well as planning and assistance for certain hazardous events. • Collectively, these agreements will be important for PARD in fulfilling the commitments made in response to the Wildfire Audit as well as implementing restoration and land management plans for Preserves and other parkland natural areas. 4 Purpose • • • These entities each use prescribed burning as …
Austin Parks and Recreation Department Renaming Payton Gin Pocket Park Kimberly McNeeley, Director Parks and Recreation Board Meeting May 25, 2021 Payton Gin Pocket Park • 801 Payton Gin Road • 0.97 acre • District 4 2 History • Purchased by City in 1965. • Land was Right of Way and transferred to Parks and Recreation Department and identified as Little Walnut Creek Greenbelt until approximately 1987 when it was first identified as Payton Gin Pocket Park in Department land inventory. • Early 2000’s the North Austin Civic Association (NACA) conducted community stakeholder process to name the park “Heron Hollow Pocket Park”. • Renaming was not memorialized by the Department when the community stakeholder process was conducted by NACA. 3 Today Park. • NACA has requested that the Park officially be named Heron Hollow Pocket • NACA Board voted unanimously on May 20 to reaffirm its commitment to the name as selected by the community in early 2000s. • Due to extensive history of documents, event listings, public comment/testimony at City Council meetings provided by NACA, Department considers this sufficient community stakeholder engagement for renaming. • Funding available in Fiscal Year 2021 operating budget for updated signage. • Scheduled for June 10 City Council meeting. 4 Recommendation Recommend to the City Council to approve the renaming of Payton Gin Pocket Park to Heron Hollow Pocket Park. 5 Questions
Grey Rock Golf and Tennis Club PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD May 25, 2021 Kevin Gomillion, Golf Division Manager, PARD PRESENTER Grey Rock Golf and Tennis Club Overview The City of Austin purchased the Grey Rock Golf and Tennis facility in June of 2014. The management agreement with Touchstone Management was assumed with the purchase. This agreement expires December 2021 Agreement Background No additional extensions available Requires Qualified Management Agreement – IRS implications Will require outside Legal Counsel 2 Facility • Grey Rock is a 292-acre facility with: • An 18- hole golf course; • Eight lighted tennis courts; • Restaurant and clubhouse; and • Venues for a variety of events such as weddings and receptions (Ceremony Lawn, the Pavilion, the Live Oak Patio, the Grill, and Biergarten). 3 Restaurant and Clubhouse 4 Maintenance Facilities 5 Tennis Operations 6 Draft Solicitation 7 Proposed Timelines & Next Steps ACTION DATE Discussion with PARB May 25, 2021 Issue Request for Proposals June 2021 Review Received Proposals Late Summer 2021 Recommendation to CCC Recommendation to PARB Fall 2021 Fall 2021 Council Request for Action Late Fall 2021 8 QUESTIONS ? Kevin Gomillion, Golf Division Manager (512) 974-9351 Kevin.Gomillion@austintexas.gov Anthony Segura, Assistant Director, PARD (512) 974-9411 Anthony.Segura@austintexas.gov 9
PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD DIRECTOR’S REPORT DATE: May 2021 COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT EVENTS: Beverly S. Sheffield Northwest Park Vision Plan Community Engagement #2, June 15: The Parks and Recreation Department (PARD) hosted the first community-wide meeting for the vision plan on May 4, where the design team presented what they heard so far from a series of small group meetings and an online survey. They also presented a series of planning values that will guide what is included in the vision plan alternatives presented in the next public meetings on June 15. June 15 meeting registrations noon and 5:30pm and project webpage: http://www.austintexas.gov/sheffieldNWpark. District 7 Highland Neighborhood Park Community Meeting #2, June 24: Phase 2 Implementation engagement will continue June 22 with a second community meeting hosted via Zoom. At this meeting, a final proposed park design will be presented to the community for feedback. June 24 meeting registration and project webpage: https://www.austintexas.gov/HighlandParkProject. District 4 Zilker Park Vision Plan Survey and Community Meeting #1, June 29: The Zilker Park Vision Plan, the first comprehensive plan for the entire park since it became a public park, concluded the series of 14 small group discussions on May 18. The initial survey is set to close on June 1 and already has more than 3,000 participants. Community Meeting #1 (held virtually) will take place on June 29 and will be followed by a series of pop-up meetings throughout the city. At this meeting, community members will be re- introduced to Zilker, including the area and scope of the vision plan, the plans and studies that have taken place in and around the park, and community input received so far. June 29 meeting registration and project webpage: https://www.austintexas.gov/zilkervision. Districts 5 and 8 Colony Park Aquatic Facility, June 30: PARD will host the third virtual meeting on June 30 at 5:30pm. At the second community meeting in April, PARD presented three preliminary concepts for consideration. Based on feedback from that meeting, subsequent survey and community conversations with students at area schools, the Project Team will present the proposed final concept for the new pool and facility at the third meeting. Community members will be asked to identify how well the draft final concept connects with key values and aligns with feedback collected. June 30 meeting registration and project webpage: https://www.austintexas.gov/department/colony-park-aquatic-facility. District 1 Givens Aquatic Facility Renovation Community Meeting #3, July 1: PARD will host the third …
Meeting of the Planning Commission May 25, 2021 Planning Commission to be held May 25, 2021 with Social Distancing Modifications Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers, including applicants and representatives, must register in advance (Day before the scheduled meeting, May 24, 2021 by noon). To speak remotely at the May 25, 2021 Planning Commission Meeting, residents must: Preferably email the board liaison at andrew.rivera@austintexas.gov or call 512-974-6508 the day before the meeting. The following information is required: 1. The speaker name. 2. Item number(s) they wish to speak on. 3. Whether they are for/against/neutral. 4. Mailing address. 5. Telephone number. Must be the number that will be used to call-in. Failure to provide the required information by noon May 24, 2021 shall render a request null and void. A registered speaker may not sign up another speaker. Previous registration on an item does not automatically roll over. •Once a request to register to speak has been called in or emailed to the board liaison, residents will receive either an email or phone call with additional information regarding the call in process. •Handouts or other information must be emailed to andrew.rivera@austintexas.gov by 1:00 PM Tuesday, May 25, 2021 This information will be provided to Commission members in advance of the meeting. •Residents may watch the meeting here: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Postponement requests must be submitted to the case manager and Andrew Rivera by 5PM Monday, May 24, 2021 Reunión de la Comisión de Planificación Fecha 25 de mayo de 2021 La Comisión de Planificación se reunirá el 25 de mayo 2021 con modificaciones de distanciamiento social. Se permitirán comentarios públicos por teléfono; no se permitirá ninguna entrada en persona. Llame o envíe un correo electrónico al enlace de la junta en 512-974-6508 andrew.rivera@austintexas.gov a más tardar al mediodía (el día antes de la reunion, 24 de mayo de 2021). 1. El nombre del orador. 2. Número (s) de artículo sobre el que desean hablar. 3. Si están a favor / en contra / neutrales. 4. Dirección postal. 5. Número de teléfono. Debe ser el número que se utilizará para llamar a la persona que desea hablar. Si la información solicitada no se envía antes del mediodía del 24 de mayo de 2021, la solicitud será nula y sin efecto. Un orador registrado no puede registrar a otro orador. El registro anterior de un artículo …
Meeting of the Planning Commission May 25, 2021 Planning Commission to be held May 25, 2021 with Social Distancing Modifications Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers, including applicants and representatives, must register in advance (Day before the scheduled meeting, May 24, 2021 by noon). To speak remotely at the May 25, 2021 Planning Commission Meeting, residents must: Preferably email the board liaison at andrew.rivera@austintexas.gov or call 512-974-6508 the day before the meeting. The following information is required: 1. The speaker name. 2. Item number(s) they wish to speak on. 3. Whether they are for/against/neutral. 4. Mailing address. 5. Telephone number. Must be the number that will be used to call-in. Failure to provide the required information by noon May 24, 2021 shall render a request null and void. A registered speaker may not sign up another speaker. Previous registration on an item does not automatically roll over. •Once a request to register to speak has been called in or emailed to the board liaison, residents will receive either an email or phone call with additional information regarding the call in process. •Handouts or other information must be emailed to andrew.rivera@austintexas.gov by 1:00 PM Tuesday, May 25, 2021 This information will be provided to Commission members in advance of the meeting. •Residents may watch the meeting here: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Postponement requests must be submitted to the case manager and Andrew Rivera by 5PM Monday, May 24, 2021 Reunión de la Comisión de Planificación Fecha 25 de mayo de 2021 La Comisión de Planificación se reunirá el 25 de mayo 2021 con modificaciones de distanciamiento social. Se permitirán comentarios públicos por teléfono; no se permitirá ninguna entrada en persona. Llame o envíe un correo electrónico al enlace de la junta en 512-974-6508 andrew.rivera@austintexas.gov a más tardar al mediodía (el día antes de la reunion, 24 de mayo de 2021). 1. El nombre del orador. 2. Número (s) de artículo sobre el que desean hablar. 3. Si están a favor / en contra / neutrales. 4. Dirección postal. 5. Número de teléfono. Debe ser el número que se utilizará para llamar a la persona que desea hablar. Si la información solicitada no se envía antes del mediodía del 24 de mayo de 2021, la solicitud será nula y sin efecto. Un orador registrado no puede registrar a otro orador. El registro anterior de un artículo …
Allandale Neighborhood Association • P.O. Box 10886 • Austin, Texas 78766 May 20, 2021 Reference: Austin Planning Commission Meeting of May 25, 2021 C14-2021-0044 - 7113 Burnet Rd; District 7 PROJECT NAME: 7113 Burnet Chairman and Planning Commission Members, The Allandale Neighborhood Zoning and Land Use Committee is writing regarding the rezoning of 7113 Burnet Rd.. We support a transition from commercial to multi-family zoning on this property, but we do not support the requested MF-6 zoning because of the additional height. Instead, we concur with the city staff recommendation to grant multifamily residence, moderate high density -neighborhood plan (MF-4-NP) district zoning. The MF-4 unit density is such that 200 or so units can be constructed and have space for such on-site amenities as shared- work spaces, exercise and health facilities, and secure parking. There would be space for a grass lined detention of storm water, that would also serve as a dog park. A 90-foot height limit far exceeds any other nearby development and is not in keeping with the neighborhood. We can accept the customary 60 to 65ft height of similar properties. This change will allow for moderate-high density housing near supporting transit and commercial facilities, while supporting and respecting the adjacent neighborhoods. The MF-4-NP zoning is more compatible with our neighborhoods and nearby businesses, because it provides increased setbacks near the Single-Family zones and reduced building heights. Traffic Impact Studies have been delayed so Allandale’s concerns about traffic and ingress/egress to Burnet Road are not yet addressed. Shared transit of apartment residents through the 7115 parking lot to the Greenlawn traffic signal is unproven and acceptance by drivers as a primary route is not assured. For these and other reasons, we urge you to vote against the proposal to grant MF-6-NP zoning and vote to allow MF-4-Multifamily Residence zoning on this project. Allandale Neighborhood Association Zoning and Land Use Committee
1 ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET CASE: C14-2021-0010 – Project Mirabeau DISTRICT: 9 ZONING FROM: LR-CO-NP TO: CS-CO-NP ADDRESS: 1901 North Lamar Boulevard SITE AREA: 0.51 acres (22,216 sq. ft.) PROPERTY OWNER: Tempe Surf, LLC (Andrew Geller, Manager) AGENT: Thrower Design, (A. Ron Thrower and Victoria Haase) (512) 476-4456 CASE MANAGER Mark Graham (512-974-3574, mark.graham@austintexas.gov ) STAFF RECOMMENDATION: The Staff recommendation is to grant neighborhood commercial – conditional overlay – neighborhood plan (LR-CO-NP) combining district zoning. The CO is for the following: A. No vehicular access from the site to Lamar and access to the site shall be from other adjacent street or through adjacent site; B. Maximum building height is 30 feet. C. Maximum building height is two stories. D. Prohibited uses: Consumer Convenience Services, consumer repair services, food sales, off-site accessory parking, personal services, pet services, restaurant (limited), service station; and E. Conditional Uses: food sales, restaurant (general); F. Drive-in service use is prohibited as an accessory use to commercial uses. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: May 25, 2021 CITY COUNCIL ACTION: July 29, 2021 ORDINANCE NUMBER: B-191 of 88 C14-2021-0010 ISSUES Some of the conditional overlays are carried forward from previous zoning cases and reflect agreements between the applicants and neighborhoods. The provision limiting vehicle trips is no longer included in conditional overlays. The list of prohibited uses below is acceptable to staff. Two of the uses previously included were removed. One of the uses, Alternative Financial Services, would not be allowed at this location based on distancing requirements from residential zones. Another use that the Applicant proposed to prohibit, guidance services, is a use that the City refrains from prohibiting based on advice from the Law Department. Neither of these uses are listed in B, (prohibited uses), even though the applicant and neighborhood agreed to list them. Items C. and D. below were carried forward from the previous zoning case. A. No vehicular access from the site to Lamar and access to the site shall be from other adjacent street or through adjacent site; B. Prohibited uses: Consumer Convenience Services, consumer repair services, food sales, off-site accessory parking, personal services, pet services, restaurant (limited), service station; and C. Conditional Uses: food sales, restaurant (general); D. Drive-in service use is prohibited as an accessory use to commercial uses. The Applicant and the neighborhoods negotiated and agreed to include some provisions that are more restrictive than the requirements in …
Source EXHIBIT D B-9 13 of 15 SJCHCNPA, Page 81 SJCHCNPA, Page 82 SJCHCNPA, Page 92 C14-2021-0023.SH Comments from CH/CNA Vice President on Behalf of affected residents Exact Text B-9 ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET The project anticipates a need for at least 67 feet of height which is not permitted in the LO zoning district, even with participation in AU. While the GR zoning district does not allow for residential uses, participation in the Affordability Unlocked Program permits a residential use without the Mixed Use (MU) overlay that is typically required. Similarly, a Neighborhood Plan Amendment is not needed. The requested zoning is consistent with the zoning of the adjacent properties to the west and east that currently have GR-base zoning and we respectfully request a favorable recommendation to bring much needed, truly affordable housing An imbalance in multi-family use...of particular interest is the high percentage of multifamily use...Coronado Hills NPA has a significantly higher percentage of land dedicated to Multi-family housing (27%) than both the St. John neighborhood (16%) and the Urban Core (11%). SJCHCNPA has only 2% of open space (compared to 11%, Urban Core) and is seriously deficient in parks and open spaces. Coronado Hills NPA has no land (0%) dedicated for public open space and recreation Table 9 reflects of the 1567 total units in Coronado Hills NPA, 1359 or 86% are multifamily units This fact reveals an imbalance in renter versus homeownership in the Coronado Hills NPA. Key Vision Points: Correct the existing imbalance in housing types (multifamily vs. single) in the planning area. Comment The developers admit they want a 6-story bldg; privacy concerns of people looking down into the adjoining homes (to pass the time). 2-3 story building is acceptable. Coronado Hills has "given" to the Austin community. We have an abundance of affordable housing in our area in comparison to other neighborhoods with homes valuing $300,00-500,000. The greenbelt along the Buttermilk Creek is all we have. a 6-story complex towering over the trees is heartbreaking. There is already an "imbalance" why add to the issue? We would like starter homes, smaller urban homes that are affordable. B.T., former CH/CNA President & Member of neighborhood Planning Process Y.P., former CH/CNA Board Member 7602 Pebble Cove Former employee, Ashford Costa Esmeralda (previously Creekwood Village) 7605 Glenhill Cove 8/18/2016 City Council Agenda, Item 60811, #19 CoA Watershed documents CoA Watershed documents Comments from Affected Residents …
City of Austin Planning Commission 5-25-21 Hearing on Item 12, Rezoning Application 7113 Burnet Road Mr. Chairman and Members of the Commission, I am Janis Reinken, a resident of District 7 in Allandale; I serve as a Member of the Allandale Neighborhood Association Board. Today, I am speaking on my own behalf, and I urge you to vote NO on this request. Your applicant, CSW Cart, has requested a zoning change for 7113 Burnet Road from Commercial use to MF-6-NP. The Senior Planner has recommended approval of MF-4-NP. MF-4-NP zoning, which would grant authority for multifamily residential use with moderately high density, in conjunction with the Crestview neighborhood plan. I urge you to follow the MF-4-NP recommendation of your professional staff; they have carefully evaluated the necessary elements of this application and made their best recommendation to you, as they are responsible for doing. Here’s why I concur with the Senior Planner’s recommendation of MF-4-NP. a) The application does not meet the requirements for MF-6-NP zoning under Section 25-2-67. “MULTIFAMILY RESIDENCE HIGHEST DENSITY (MF-6) DISTRICT DESIGNATION. Multifamily residence highest density (MF-6) district is the designation for multifamily and group residential use. An MF-6 district designation may be applied to a use in a centrally located area near supporting transportation and commercial facilities, an area adjacent to the central business district or a major institutional or employment center, or an area for which the high density multifamily use is desired.” b) If granted, this MF-6 application would grant the highest-density residential zoning available in Austin, and allow the building of a structure of up to 90 feet high, creating a true anomaly in between established neighborhood. The agent for the applicant has said that the structure could be capped at 75 feet. The trouble is, once the MF-6-NP upzoning is approved, the authority to build up to 90 feet remains. At a height of 75 feet or perhaps 90 feet, this new structure would dwarf the surrounding buildings and overshadow the residences of Hardy Drive and Hardy Circle on the east end of the structure. The stretch of Burnet Road between Koenig Lane and Anderson is flanked by vibrant residential neighborhoods. c) A 75-foot or 90-foot building would cast a tall and unwelcome shadow over both the east and west sides of Burnet 24/7/365, and for no valid purpose. It’s not like there is a lack of density in the nearby …
Andy stated at the hearing dated May 11 that residents would just call police on trespassers or anyone perceived to be trespassing. On 7/31/19, 2 weeks prior to the questionable park vote, Austin police officer Kevin Kelly badge #4877 explained to the board (Andy, Gabe, Ryan, Sherry, Alissa)that the proposed park was considered PUBLIC and not private since we are not a gated community and that there was nothing Austin Police could do to remove trespassers due to our neighborhood not being gated. This was never conveyed to the neighborhood by Andy Creel. If someone is in our park who does not belong there and residents call Austin police to have them removed, this is not only dangerous for all parties but a waste of city resources. If anything you should make this park PUBLIC for the entire East Austin Community to use. Please vote against this permit. SEE EMAIL FROM APD BELOW From: jwilliams Sent: Monday, May 24, 2021 1:02 PM To: Avila, Rosemary <Rosemary.Avila@austintexas.gov> Cc: 'naja2183@gmail.com' < Subject: Case Number SPC-2020-0217C Importance: High *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** Hello,All Members of Planning Commision VOTE NO PRIVATE PARK My name is Jacqueline Williams, native Austin, lived according to the City of Austin March 22,2018 Master Plan my entire life. Member, Neighbor, and Former Officer in PECANSPRINGS-SPRINGDALE HILLS neighborhood which Senate Hills is included in these boundaries. PSSNA is one of the largest neighborhood associations in Austin, we have embraced and supported all neighbors. Senate Hills Homes are "Tucked Away" and has excluded the neighbors ,Homes, Additions Membership from the PSSNA Neighborhood since arrival. All request for Flood and environmental impacts to SPRINGDALE HILLS have been Ignored despite CITY OF AUSTIN Development Dept. I request it be recorded in the CITY RECORDS that an endorsement of a PRIVATE park and the inclusion of New Austin Residents into this process of EXCLUSION further shapes Austin's future. Vote PUBLIC. Sincerely Jacqueline Williams Good afternoon Commissioners, First, I wanted to make sure y'all are aware that staff moved the Senate Hills Park case up to the Planning Commission meeting this Tuesday, May 25th due to a code requirement that the land use commission act on a site plan within 14 days of closing the public hearing. We'll be attending that meeting and will be prepared to answer any questions y'all have. I also wanted to take this opportunity to provide you …
May 25, 2021 Planning Commission Registered Speakers B1 - B 2 Applicant - Victoria Haase Ron Thrower Opposed Mario Cantu George Kraber Angela Cruz Dacey Long B3 - B5 Support Staff Rec. Austin Pfiester Austin Berry B6 / B7 B8 Applicant - Alice Glasco Chris Affinito Davey McEathron Opposed Daniel Llanes Rupesh Chhagan Anne-Charlotte Patterson Alexandria Anderson Melonie Dixon Madeline Acri B9 Applicant - Victoria Haase Ron Thrower Ana Padilla Christopher Shear Opposed Cheryl Thompson David Escamilla Lulu Francois B10 Applicant - Michael Whelan Michael Gaudini Opposed Ben Livingston B11 - B- 13 Applicant - Michael Gaudini Melissa Neslund Harrison Hudson For Tanner Blair Opposed Chip Harris Joseph Reynolds Janis Reinken Carolyn Croom Brad Russell Mark Bissada Ranleigh Hirsh Nathalie J. Frensley Andrew Cunningham Mary Fero Steven Presley Hans Magnusson Caroline Reynolds Corey Crow Neutral Anne-Charlotte Patterson B14 Applicant - Victoria Haase Ron Thrower B15 Applicant - Andy Creel For Antonio G. Bigger Jean Chiriboga David Chiriboga Brad Hodges Erin Bentley Hillary Bentley Opposed Rosyln Williams Abby Ruiz Scott Peters Adriana Perez Ursula Carter B16 Applicant - Dave Anderson B17 George Madonado Kathleen Jircik Meredith Contello B18 Aurora Pizano B-19 Applicant Victoria Haase Opposed Megan Meisenbach Marisela Smookler Rowena Houghton Dasch
Interlocal Agreement(s) For Wildland Fire Management Activities Travis County and The University of Texas At Austin Parks and Recreation Board Meeting May 25, 2021 Matt McCaw Environmental Conservation Program Manager Land Management Program Natural Resources Division Austin Parks and Recreation Department matt.mccaw@austintexas.gov 2 Background • • • • • The majority of PARD’s lands are protected as natural areas. A natural area is an area that retains or has reestablished its natural character, typically dominated by native plants and animals. They provide critical services to Austin residents: • Mental health Social benefits • Economic benefits • Recreational opportunities • • Water cleansing Air cleansing • Climate regulation • • Most PARD natural areas have not been managed to maintain ecosystem health. Have been degraded by past management, invasive species, and loss of biodiversity, which make them more vulnerable to heat, drought, disease, and wildfire. These vulnerabilities will be exacerbated by climate change. 3 Background • • • • Further, in 2019, the City Auditor found that PARD is not strategically addressing wildfire risk on parkland and recommended that PARD create and implement land management plans to manage natural areas and address wildfire risk. • (Office of the City Auditor. October 2019. Wildfire Preparedness Audit Report) PARD is in the process of procuring a land management plan for several thousand acres of natural areas. Fire is a natural process Is critical for: • • • Economical restoration and management of land at large scales Sustainability and resiliency of natural systems Prescribed fire will be an important piece of the land management plan to reintroduce fire safely. 4 Purpose • • To achieve these goals and commitments, PARD is seeking to establish cooperative agreements with a group of land managing entities (and Austin Fire Department) in the Austin area, including interlocal agreements with: 1. Travis County, and 2. The University of Texas at Austin The interlocal agreements with Travis County and the University of Texas at Austin will each allow for mutual support and cooperation for prescribed fire management and training, land management planning, as well as planning and assistance for certain hazardous events. • Collectively, these agreements will be important for PARD in fulfilling the commitments made in response to the Wildfire Audit as well as implementing restoration and land management plans for Preserves and other parkland natural areas. 4 Purpose • • • These entities each use prescribed burning as …
PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD Tuesday, May 25, 2021 – 5:30pm Via Videoconference MINUTES The Parks and Recreation Board convened in a regular meeting on Tuesday, May 25, 2021 via videoconference in Austin, Texas. Chair Lewis called the meeting to order at 5:32pm. Board Members in Attendance: Chair Dawn Lewis, Vice Chair Richard DePalma, Nancy Barnard, Laura Cottam Sajbel, Anna Di Carlo, Sarah Faust, Kate Mason-Murphy, Nina Rinaldi and Kimberly Taylor. Board Members Absent: Romteen Farasat. Staff in Attendance: Kimberly McNeeley, Liana Kallivoka, Lucas Massie, Suzanne Piper, Anthony Segura, Jorge Morales, Jose Guerrero, Leah Gibson, Denisha Cox, Megan Eckard, Kevin Gomillion, Matt McCaw, Gregory Montes, Amanda Ross, Patricia Rossett Ricardo Soliz, Idella Wilson and Sammi Curless. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Malcolm Yeatts – encampments in Country Club Creek Greenbelt. A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The minutes from the regular meeting of April 27, 2021 were approved on Board Member Rinaldi motion, Board Member Cottam Sajbel second on an 8-0 with Board Members Farasat and Taylor absent and one vacancy. Board Member Kimberly Taylor joined the meeting at approximately 6:20pm. Due to time constraints items were heard in the following order: B1, B3, B5, B7, B4, B2. Item B6 was not heard. B. NEW BUSINESS: PRESENTATION, DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ITEMS NON-CONSENT 1. Presentation, discussion and possible action regarding a recommendation to the Parks and Recreation Department Director to approve the Central Williamson Creek Greenway Vision Plan. Board Member Mason-Murphy made a motion to not recommend the plan which died due to lack of a second. Board Member Cottam Sajbel made a motion to table the item Page 1 of 4 for future discussion; seconded by Board Member Mason-Murphy. The motion passed on a vote of 9-0 with Board Member Farasat absent and one vacancy. 2. Presentation, discussion and possible action regarding a recommendation to the Parks and Recreation Department Director to approve the Safety and Mobility Plan for the Ann and Roy Butler Hike-and-Bike Trail. Board Member Faust made a motion to recommend to the Parks and Recreation Director the approval of the Safety and Mobility Plan for the Ann and Roy Butler Hike-and-Bike Trail with the following condition that no position is taken by the Parks and Recreation Board in support or against the Double Deck Bridge over Barton Creek described as a potential project in the southwest quadrant within the plan; Vice DePalma seconded the motion. The motion passed on a …
