ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET CASE:C14-2021-0137 – 3427 Jefferson Street DISTRICT: 10 ZONING FROM: LR-NP TO: CS-NP ADDRESS: 3427 Jefferson Street SITE AREA: 0.16 acres (6,969 sq. ft.) PROPERTY OWNER: Estate of Tom Wiley (Lindabeth Doby, Executor) AGENT: Metcalfe Wolff Stuart & Williams, LLP (Michele Rogerson Lynch) CASE MANAGER: Wendy Rhoades (512-974-7719, wendy.rhoades@austintexas.gov) STAFF RECOMMENDATION: The Staff recommendation is to grant general commercial services – neighborhood plan (CS-NP) combining district zoning. For a summary of the basis of staff’s recommendation, see case manager comments on pages 2 – 3. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: October 26, 2021: October 12, 2021: APPROVED A POSTPONEMENT REQUEST BY THE NEIGHBORHOOD TO OCTOBER 26, 2021, BY CONSENT [R. SCHNEIDER; J. SHIEH – 2ND] (9-0) S. PRAXIS – NOT PRESENT FOR PASSAGE OF THE CONSENT AGENDA; A. AZHAR, J. CONNOLLY, C. HEMPEL – ABSENT CITY COUNCIL ACTION: November 18, 2021 : ORDINANCE NUMBER: 1 of 23B-6 C14-2021-0137 2 ISSUES: Neither building elevations nor site plans were submitted with the rezoning application. Telephone calls to staff from neighbors focused on their concern about the potential height or scale of the building and volume of additional traffic that will be generated from the building. All correspondence received is attached at the back of this packet. CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: The rezoning tract (“Tract”) is a through lot with frontage on Jefferson Street and Glenview Avenue. The Tract is 0.16 acres (6,969 square feet) and currently has neighborhood commercial- neighborhood plan (LR-NP) combining district zoning. Applicant proposes to assemble the adjacent general commercial services-neighborhood plan (CS-NP) combining district zoned lots with the rezoned subject Tract to develop an office and commercial building. The combined area of the general commercial services-neighborhood plan (CS-NP) combining district zoned lots and the Tract is 0.464 acres (20,210 square feet). The proposed building would have about 36,000 square feet of office uses and 5,000 square feet of Commercial uses. West 35th Street is a Core Transit Corridor and classified in the Austin Strategic Mobility Plan (ASMP) as a level 3 road. Jefferson Street is a level 2 road. There are 2 through lanes and a bike lane in each direction and a center turn lane. Both sides of W. 35th St. have sidewalks. Using the #19 MetroBus: the trip to the UT Keeton Station is 16 minutes. The trip to Republic Square Station is 28 minutes including the 5-minute (0.2 mile) walk to the stop …
C14-2021-0154 1 ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET CASE: C14-2021-0154 – Clawson Road Residences DISTRICT: 5 ZONING FROM: SF-3 TO: MF-2 ADDRESS: 4000 Clawson Road SITE AREA: 1.07 acres PROPERTY OWNER: Heartwood REG Holdings, LLC (Chris Affinito) AGENT: Alice Glasco Consulting (Alice Glasco) CASE MANAGER: Kate Clark (512-974-1237, kate.clark@austintexas.gov) STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends multifamily residence low density (MF-2) district zoning. For a summary of the basis of staff’s recommendation, see page 2. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: October 26, 2021 Scheduled for Planning Commission CITY COUNCIL ACTION: November 18, 2021 To be Scheduled for City Council ORDINANCE NUMBER: ISSUES There are no known issues at this time and staff has not received any written or emailed comments in favor of or in opposition to this rezoning case. CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: This property is located on the west side of Clawson Road and is zoned SF-3. It is just over an acre in size and is currently developed with a single-family residential unit. Adjacent zoning consists of MF-2 to the north, SF-6 to the south and SF-3 to the west. Across Clawson Road to the east are SF-5-CO and SF-3 zoned properties. From the applicant’s application, they are requesting MF-2 to construct up to 19 townhome residential units. 1 of 10B-7 C14-2021-0154 2 BASIS OF RECOMMENDATION: 1. Zoning changes should promote compatibility with adjacent and nearby uses. This property is currently between two tracts, one zoned MF-2 and the other SF-6. Rezoning this property to MF-2 would be compatible and consistent with the existing zoning pattern along this street. EXISTING ZONING AND LAND USES: Zoning Land Uses Site North South East West SF-3 MF-2 SF-6 SF-3 Single-family residential Multi-family residential Single-family residential Single-family residential SF-5-CO and SF-3 Multi-family and single-family residential NEIGHBORHOOD PLANNING AREA: South Lamar Combined NP Area - South Lamar (suspended) TIA: A traffic impact analysis shall be required at the time of site plan if triggered per LDC 25- 6-113. WATERSHED: West Bouldin Creek Watershed OVERLAYS: Residential Design Standards, Selected Sign Ordinances SCHOOLS: Joslin Elementary, Covington Middle and Crockett High Schools NEIGHBORHOOD ORGANIZATIONS Austin Independent School District Preservation Austin Austin Lost and Found Pets SELTexas Austin Neighborhoods Council Sierra Club, Austin Regional Group Friends of Austin Neighborhoods South Central Coalition Homeless Neighborhood Association South Lamar Neighborhood Assn. Neighborhood Empowerment Foundation Perry Grid 614 TNR BCP - Travis County Natural Resources 2 of 10B-7 C14-2021-0154 3 AREA CASE HISTORIES: C14-2021-0115 SF-3 …
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN: Windsor Road HLC DATE: September 27, 2021 PC DATE: 10-26-2021 CASE NUMBER: C14H-2021-0144 2021 CC DATE: 11-18-2021 APPLICANT: Claire Oswalt (property owner) HISTORIC NAME: Rubinett House WATERSHED: Shoal Creek ADDRESS OF PROPOSED ZONING CHANGE: 3004 Belmont Circle ZONING CHANGE: SF-3-NP to SF-3-H-NP COUNCIL DISTRICT: 10 STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends the proposed zoning change from SF-3-NP (single family residence- neighborhood plan) to SF-3-H-NP (single family residence-historic landmark-neighborhood plan combining district zoning). QUALIFICATIONS FOR LANDMARK DESIGNATION: Architecture and historical associations HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION ACTION: N/A PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: N/A DEPARTMENT COMMENTS: The property is within the 2021 North Central Austin historic resource survey area. CITY COUNCIL DATE: N/A ORDINANCE READINGS: N/A CASE MANAGER: Kalan Contreras NEIGHBORHOOD ORGANIZATIONS: Austin Independent School District, Austin Lost and Found Pets, Austin Neighborhoods Council, Bryker Woods Neighborhood Association, Central West Austin Neighborhood Plan Contact Team, Friends of Austin Neighborhoods, Homeless Neighborhood Association, Neighborhood Empowerment Foundation, Preservation Austin, SELTexas, Save Historic Muny District, Shoal Creek Conservancy, Sierra Club, Austin Regional Group, West Austin Neighborhood Group BASIS FOR RECOMMENDATION: The house’s near-pristine integrity enables it to clearly communicate its historical associations with the development of the Belmont subdivisions, the life and community impact of original owners Shirley and Jarrell Rubinett, the career of architects Lundgren & Maurer, and the character-defining features of Midcentury Modern residential architecture in Austin. Architecture: This architect-designed Midcentury Modern house derives significance from both its historical associations and its architecture. The house is associated with prominent local and international architecture firm, Lundgren & Maurer. It is a rare surviving example of their residential design in Austin, exhibiting many of the key character-defining features of their style. Even if considered without the association with Lundgren & Maurer, the house holds architectural significance as an exceptionally intact example of the regional adaptation of Midcentury Modern architecture popularized in 1950s Austin. See pages F-9 and F-10 in the following application for additional architectural descriptions. Historical Associations: The house is representative of significant trends in community planning and development and development in midcentury Austin, and it also is associated with significant individuals—Shirley and Jarrell “Tank” Rubinett—who played important roles in Austin’s business community and Jewish community in the late twentieth ORDINANCE NUMBER: N/A PHONE: 512-974-2727 ACTION: N/A 1 of 3B-8 century. From the beginning of their time in Austin, Shirley and Jarrell Rubinett became deeply involved with Congregation Agudas Achim and Austin’s Jewish …
M E M O R A N D U M TO: Andrew Rivera, Planning Commission Coordinator FROM: Mashell Smith, Property Agent Senior Land Management, Development Services Department DATE: October 18, 2021 SUBJECT: F#2021-047001 Right-of-Way Vacation 21,092 square feet of Harvey Street Attached is the Application Packet and Master Comment Report pertaining to the right-of-way vacation application for an approximately 21,092 square foot portion of land abutting (east of) commonly known as 3001 E. 12th Street. The right of way is an undeveloped section of Harvey Street traversing diagonally from Sol Wilson Avenue, north, to E. 12th Street. The proposed vacation tract will be added to the abutting parcels. Future development has not been shared with staff. All affected departments and private utility franchise stakeholders have reviewed the application and recommend approval, subject to the following reviewers’ conditions: 1. Austin Water Utility: o A wastewater line easement will be retained to cover the existing wastewater manhole and wastewater line with the requested area for vacation. Public notice was sent to owners within 300’ of the area to be vacated. At time of this memo there have been no responses. The applicant has requested that this i tem be submi tted for placement on the October 26, 2021, Planning Commission Agenda. Staff contact: Mashell Smith, Land Management, Property Agent Senior Development Services Department, 512-974-7079, mashell.smith@austintexas.gov Applicant: Pam Madere, Jackson Walker, LLP (512) 236-2048 pmadere@jw.com Abutting Landowners: 2017 Shaw Garage, LP, 2017 Perry Tract, LP, 2017 Hobbes LP, NMF Housing 1, 3007 East 12th Street Condominium, 2018 Commercial Fund 2 LP The applicant and/or property owner’s representative will be present at the meeting to answer any questions regarding future development and vacation request. Attachments: Application Packet and Master Comment Report 1 of 52B-9 APPLICATION FOR STREET OR ALLEY VACATION File No. _______________________ Department Use Only DATE: _____________________________ Department Use Only TYPE OF VACATION Type of Vacation: Street: _____; Alley: _____; ROW _____ Hundred Block: _____________________ Name of Street/Alley/ROW: ______________________________________ Is it constructed: Yes No Property address: _______________________________________________________________________ Purpose of vacation: _____________________________________________________________________ PROPERTY DESCRIPTION ADJACENT TO AREA TO BE VACATED Parcel #: _____________________________________________________________________________ Survey & Abstract No.: _________________________________________________________________ Lot(s): _______________ Block: _________ Outlot: __________________________________________ Subdivision Name: _____________________________________________________________________ Plat Book ___________ Page Number __________ Document Number ___________________________ Neighborhood Association Name: _________________________________________________________ Address including zip code: ______________________________________________________________ RELATED CASES Existing Site Plan (circle one): YES / NO Subdivision: Case (circle one): YES / NO Zoning Case …
PLANNING COMMISSION SITE PLAN CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT REVIEW SHEET CASE NUMBER: SPC-2021-0131A PC DATE: 10/26/21 PROJECT NAME: Zilker Café ADDRESS OF APPLICATION: 2133 William Barton Dr. AREA: The applicant is requesting a change of use for a portion of Zilker Park to Parks and Recreation Services Special Use. The requested use totals 6,673 square feet depicted on the site plan included in the back up materials. COUNCIL DISTRICT: 8 (512) 974-9455 (512) 974-9490 Phone: (512) 974-2711 Renee.Johns@austintexas.gov City of Austin (Christina Bies) 919 W 28th Half St Austin, Texas, 78705 City of Austin – Parks and Recreation Department (Liana Kallivoka) 919 W 28th Half St Austin, TX 78705 APPLICANT: AGENT: CASE MANAGER: Renee Johns PROPOSED USE: Parks and Recreation Services (Special) EXISTING ZONING: P/PH NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN: NA/Zilker PROPOSED USE: The applicant is requesting approval of a Conditional Use for a Parks and Recreation Services-Special Use in P (Public)/ PH (Public Historic) zoning within a portion of Zilker Park. The Parks and Recreation Services Special Use will total 6,673 square feet. SUMMARY STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the conditional use permit. The Parks and Recreation Services Special Use allows for the sale of alcoholic beverages at a predetermined area on this site. The site plan complies with code. Parks and Recreation Board: Per 25-2-625 (E)(4) “The Land Use Commission may not consider a site plan until it receives a recommendation from the Parks and Recreation Board.” Recommendation denied on September 28th. Draft of meeting minutes is included in the backup documentation, as official approved minutes will not be available until after October 26th. PROJECT INFORMATION Area of proposed CUP Existing Zoning Watershed Watershed Ordinance Traffic Impact Analysis Capitol View Corridor Proposed Access Proposed Impervious Cover Proposed Building Coverage Height Parking required: P zoning 6,673 square feet of Recreation Services Special Conditional Use P/PH Barton Creek Current Code NA Not applicable William Barton Drive NA NA NA 42 required/215 provided 1 of 10B-11 EXISTING ZONING AND LAND USES P/PH Site ZONING P P/PH P P LAND USES Parks and Recreation Services Parks and Recreation Services (Special) Park and Recreation Services (General) Park and Recreation Services (General)/ Barton Springs Pool Park and Recreation Services (General) Park and Recreation Services (General) North South East West CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT REVIEW AND EVALUATION CRITERIA The following evaluation is included to provide staff evaluation on each point of the conditional use permit criteria. Section 25-5-145 of …
REGULAR MEETING OF THE HISPANIC/LATINO QUALITY OF LIFE RESOURCE ADVISORY COMMISSION TUESDAY, OCTOBER 26, 2021 AT 5:30 PM EMMA S. BARRIENTOS MEXICAN AMERICAN CULTURAL CENTER – Outside in the Zócalo 600 RIVER STREET AUSTIN, TX 78701 CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Amanda Afifi, District 2, Chair Sharon Vigil, District 7, Vice-Chair Ricardo Garay, District 3 Lourdes Zuniga, District 10 Zaira R. Garcia, District 4 CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Each speaker will have three minutes to speak Maria C. Solis, District 5 Felicia Peña, Mayor Sandy Ramirez, District 6 District 1- Vacant District 8 – Vacant District 9 - Vacant AGENDA 1. APPROVAL OF JUNE, JULY, AND AUGUST MEETING MINUTES 2. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON SUSPENSION OF ROBERT’S RULES OF ORDER 3. PUBLIC BRIEFINGS a. None. 4. STAFF BRIEFINGS a. Emma S. Barrientos Phase 2 Schematic Design – Christina Bies, Parks and Recreation; Heidi Tse, Public Works; Mari Boren, Public Works; Chad Lewallen, Public Works 5. NEW BUSINESS a. Discussion and possible action regarding letter of support for Academia Cuauhtli/Cuauhtli Academy b. Discussion and possible action regarding 2022 Meeting Schedule 6. OLD BUSINESS Discussion and possible action: a. Economic Development and Access to Affordable Housing work group (Commissioners Garcia and Zuniga) b. Health Work Group (Commissioner Garay) c. Representatives to Joint Inclusion Committee (Chair Afifi and Vice-Chair Vigil) d. Representatives to Commission on Seniors (Commissioner Solis) e. Budget and Policy Priorities Work Group (Chair Afifi, Vice-Chair Vigil, Commissioners Peña and Zuniga) f. COVID-19 Work Group (Commissioner Zuniga) g. Education Work Group (Chair Afifi, Vice-Chair Vigil, Commissioners Zuniga and Garcia) h. Public Safety Work Group (Chair Afifi and Commissioner Peña) i. Arts and Culture Work Group (Chair Afifi) j. Strategic Initiatives and HLQOL Report (All Commissioners) 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 Amanda Jasso at City of Austin Equity Office at 512-974-9107 for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Hispanic/Latino Quality of Life Resource Advisory Commission please contact Amanda Jasso at Amanda.Jasso@austintexas.gov
PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD October 26, 2021 – 6:00pm City Hall Boards and Commissions Room, Room 1101 301 W. Second Street, Austin, Texas 78701 Some members of the Parks and Recreation Board may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live. PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD MEMBERS: Vacant (D-3) Dawn Lewis (D-10), Chair Richard DePalma (Mayor), Vice Chair Vacant (D-4) Nina Rinaldi (D-1) Anna L. Di Carlo (D-2) Sarah Faust (D-5) Lisa Hugman (D-6) AGENDA Nancy Barnard (D-7) Kim Taylor (D-8) Laura Cottam Sajbel (D-9) CALL TO ORDER CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 10 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. A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Approve the minutes of the Parks and Recreation Board regular meeting of September 28, 2021. B. NEW BUSINESS: PRESENTATION, DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ITEMS CONSENT 1. Discussion and possible action regarding a recommendation to the City Council regarding an ordinance waiving up to $9,315 in Parks and Recreation Department Asian American Resource Center rental fees for Austin Community College; and authorizing the negotiation and execution of an Interlocal Agreement with Austin Community College to provide classrooms at the Asian American Resource Center for English as a Second Language classes and potentially other adult education programs free of charge. (PARD Long Range Plan Strategies – Program Alignment; SD23 Outcomes – Economic Opportunity and Affordability, Culture and Lifelong Learning) Presenter(s): Bianca Xoyamayagua-Galvan, Acting Culture and Arts Education Supervisor, Parks and Recreation Department 2. Discussion and possible action regarding a recommendation to the City Council regarding the negotiation and execution of an amendment to an existing contract with Interment Services, Inc. for continued interment services at city cemeteries and to extend the term by two years. Page 1 of 2 (SD23 Outcomes – Economic Opportunity and Affordability, Health and Environment and Government that Works for All) Presenter(s): Tonja Walls-Davis, Division Manager and Jason Walker, Parks Grounds Manager, Parks and Recreation Department NON-CONSENT 3. Presentation, discussion and possible action regarding a recommendation to the Parks and Recreation Director supporting the naming of the ballfield at Pan American Neighborhood Park. (SD23 Outcomes – Health and Environment) Presenter(s): Kimberly McNeeley, Director, Parks and Recreation Department 4. Presentation, discussion and possible action regarding a recommendation to the Planning Commission for the approval of a Conditional Use Permit …
PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD September 28, 2021 MINUTES The Parks and Recreation Board convened in a regular meeting on Tuesday, September 28, 2021 at 301 W. Second Street in Austin, Texas. Chair Lewis called the meeting to order at 6:06pm. Board Members in Attendance: Dawn Lewis, Richard DePalma, Nancy Barnard, Laura Cottam Sajbel, Sarah Faust, Nina Rinaldi and Kimberly Taylor. Board Members in Attendance Remotely: Anna Di Carlo and Lisa Hugman. Board Member Di Carlo joined the meeting at 6:48pm. Board Member Hugman departed the meeting at approximately 8:15pm. Staff in Attendance: Kimberly McNeeley, Liana Kallivoka, Lucas Massie, Suzanne Piper, Scott Grantham, Denisha Cox, Christina Bies, Gregory Montes, Grishma Shah, George Maldonado, Steven Prather, Jennifer Massie-Gore, David Hernandez, Ron Crane, Brent Bassett and Sammi Curless. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Kevin Reinis – Austin Rowing Club update. A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The minutes from the special called meeting of September 14, 2021 were approved on Board Member Taylor motion, Board Member Faust second on a 7-0 with Board Member Rinaldi abstaining, Board Member Di Carlo absent and two vacancies. Due to potential time constraints and the number of interested speakers, Chair Lewis moved Item B4 to be heard as the first New Business item. B. NEW BUSINESS: PRESENTATION, DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ITEMS 1. Presentation, discussion and possible action regarding a recommendation to the Planning Commission related to a Conditional Use Permit for the sale of wine and beer at the Zilker Cafe. Board Member Faust made a motion that the Parks and Recreation Board recommend to the Planning Commission that the Conditional Use Permit for the sale of wine and beer at Zilker Café be denied and further move that the recommendation applies to any other City Council or Board that considers the item; Chair Lewis seconded the motion. The Page 1 of 4 motion passed on an 8-1 vote with two vacancies. Those voting aye were: Chair Lewis, Vice Chair DePalma, Board Members Barnard, Cottam Sajbel, Di Carlo, Faust, Hugman and Taylor. Those voting nay were Board Member Rinaldi. 2. Presentation, discussion and possible action regarding a recommendation to the Director for approval of Temporary Use Work and Staging Area (7,204 sq. ft.), not to exceed 30 Calendar Days on parkland located at Lower Bull Creek Greenbelt (7806 N Capital of Texas Hwy). Total Mitigation Value is $2,251. Vice Chair DePalma made a motion to recommend to the Director the …
Item B1: Discussion and possible action regarding a recommendation to the City Council regarding an ordinance waiving up to $9,315 in Parks and Recreation Department Asian American Resource Center rental fees for Austin Community College; and authorizing the negotiation and execution of an Interlocal Agreement with Austin Community College to provide classrooms at the Asian American Resource Center for English as a Second Language classes and potentially other adult education programs free of charge. Contracts and Concessions Committee heard this item on October 12, 2021 and recommended the item advance to the Parks and Recreation Board for consideration on a vote of 4-0 with one vacancy.
INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN AUSTIN COMMUNITY COLLEGE AND THE CITY OF AUSTIN FOR FACILITY USE AND ADULT EDUCATION PROGRAMMING AT THE ASIAN AMERICAN RESOURCE CENTER Agreement Overview Austin Community College (ACC) has received federal and state grant funding to provide Adult Education Programming including English as a Second Language (“ESL”) course instruction at the City of Austin’s Asian American Resource Center (“AARC”). ACC wishes to hold ESL classes and potentially other Adult Education Programs at the AARC, and the City wishes to provide space for such classes at mutually agreed upon dates and times. ACC’s Adult Education Programming provides classes in English as a Second Language, literacy and civics, and GED preparation. The purpose of the ESL Program is to help Austin residents learn basic English in order to succeed. These are survival classes for beginner students, who primarily want to learn English for everyday life, employment skills enhancement, and to assist in situations such as obtaining housing, shopping, and communicating at work. What is the Purpose of the Agreement? This is an interlocal agreement between the City of Austin and Austin Community College to establish the roles and responsibilities of the parties. What Programs Are Provided? • Up to three levels of ESL classes (Basic - Level 4), free of charge. What is the Term of the Agreement? The initial term for this agreement is one year and will be renewed automatically on the anniversary date for five successive 12-month terms. What Services and Deliverables Will ACC Provide? • ACC will offer ESL classes and potentially other Adult Education programs free of charge. • ACC will manage student registrations and provide any necessary class materials and • ACC will secure qualified instructors, as well as any other personnel needed to effectively equipment. conduct each class. What Services and Deliverables Will the City Provide? • The City may promote the classes at the AARC. Page 1 of 2 INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN AUSTIN COMMUNITY COLLEGE AND THE CITY OF AUSTIN FOR FACILITY USE AND ADULT EDUCATION AT THE ASIAN AMERICAN RESOURCE CENTER • The City will provide access to the facility, classrooms and reasonable assistance with room set-up. What are the Next Steps? • Request for City Council Action – November 18, 2021 • ACC Board of Trustees Action - TBD • Negotiate and Execute Agreement with ACC Page 2 of 2
Item B2: Discussion and possible action regarding a recommendation to the City Council regarding the negotiation and execution of an amendment to an existing contract with Interment Services, Inc. for continued interment services at city cemeteries and to extend the term by two years. Contracts and Concessions Committee heard this item on October 12, 2021 and recommended the item advance to the Parks and Recreation Board for consideration on a vote of 4-0 with one vacancy.
CEMETERY OPERATIONS Parks and Recreation Board October 26, 2021 MISSION STATEMENT | Cemetery Operations strives to honor the past, present, and future of Austin’s sacred municipal burial grounds with integrity, empathy, and respect. VISION STATEMENT | Cemetery Operations utilizes available resources to provide the best quality of service and care to our diverse community and historic cemeteries. Cemetery Operations The Founding of Historic Cemeteries 1839 • Oakwood Cemetery 1872 • Stanley- Nolen 1878 • Cemetery at Longview Park 1898 • Plummers Cemetery 1915 • Oakwood Cemetery Annex 1926 • Evergreen Cemetery 1927 • Austin Memorial Cemetery 2 Cemetery Operations Background and History Public Works Department manages cemeteries. • 26 Full-Time Employees (All are Grounds employees (with 15 Seasonal). • Public Works management ends in 1986. • 1990-2013 Intercare assumes management of cemeteries. Parks and Recreation Department takes on management responsibility. • 2013- Present • April 1, 2013, PARD assumed management of the City of Austin municipal cemeteries, and the cemetery team was established to handle the administration, interment, and maintenance functions. • 23 Full-time Employees: 6 administrative and 17 grounds (5 Seasonal) • Cemetery Operations maintain 200+ acres of cemetery land, which consists of over 80,000 burials • An average of 600 interments per year and 800 space sales 3 Progression of Contract Cemetery Operations Background and History (cont’d.) 1990-2013 PARD contracted with a vendor to manage all cemetery responsibilities. April 2013 Due to several years of stakeholder complaints and documented vendor mismanagement, PARD began directly managing the sales, operations, and maintenance areas. PARD contracted with ISI to provide interments and burials services. November 28, 2018 PARD amended the existing contract with vendor for interments and burial services only and assumed settings in- house. Currently, the vendor performs grave opening/closing and graveside preparation and set-up services at all five (5) municipal cemeteries. 4 Cemetery Operations Interment Contract In June 2013, City Council approved a five-year contract, for $3.8 million, with Interment Services, Inc. In November 2018, under Resolution 20181115- 022, with the direction to return to Council for approval of contract extension options, City Council approved a three-year extension option. Staff estimates the need to continue to outsource these services, thus utilizing the remaining two years options extension. Without this extension, the contract for burial and interment services expires November 28, 2021. 5 Cemetery Operations At the moment… • PARD staff is actively managing interments in all five of the …
Austin Parks and Recreation Department Naming Proposal for Ballfield at Pan Am Neighborhood Park Tony “TC” Castillo Kimberly McNeeley, Director October 26, 2021 Pan American Neighborhood Park Sometimes referenced as the A.B. Cantu/Pan American Neighborhood Park Located at 307 Chicon St., Austin, Texas 78702 5.235 Acres District 3 2 Neighborhood Park History Park established in 1955-1956 Home of the Oswald A.B. Cantu/Pan American Recreation Center Park Amenities playground, community garden and Tennis/Pickleball Courts Home of the Hillside Theater • Concert Series • Political Rally’s • Smaller Special Events 3 History of Nominee Tony “TC” Castillo 1946-1971 Served on the Pan Am Advisory Board- and received 25thAnniversary Recipient Outstanding Male-Participant Johnston High School Teacher of the Year Texas Fastpitch “Father of the Year” National Latin American Softball Hall of Honor Inductee 1982 1991 1999 Community sports leader, umpire and coach for East Austin (fastpitch softball, golf, little league, basketball, etc.) Board Member for Parks and Recreation Department and Pan Am Recreation Advisory Board Center History/Government Teacher and Coach at Johnston High School for 33 years 4 Community Support Naming application submitted to Parks and Recreation Department. Application back up contains list of 28 supporters with contact information The following supports provided letters of endorsement Ernesto Nieto, President and Founder of National Hispanic Institute Bill Koen of Joe Koen and Son Jewelers Herbert C. Martinez President/CEO Real Estate Executives of Austin Arturo Gil, Former Teammate, PARB Member and PARD lifeguard Augustine Garza, Deputy Director of Admissions, University of Texas at Austin Gilbert Rodriguez, CEO American GI Forum of Texas, Inc. Fidel Acevedo, President League of United Latin American Citizens Honorable Elisabeth Earle, Travis County Judge has expressed support 5 Requested PARB Action Make a recommendation to the Parks and Recreation Director regarding the naming of the ballfield at Pan American Neighborhood Park in honor of Tony “TC” Castillo. 6 Questions
Austin Parks and Recreation Department Naming Proposal for Ballfield at Pan Am Neighborhood Park Rosalio “Rabbit” Duran Kimberly McNeeley, Director October 26, 2021 Pan American Neighborhood Park Sometimes referenced as the A.B. Cantu/Pan American Neighborhood Park Located at 307 Chicon St., Austin, Texas 78702 5.235 Acres District 3 2 Neighborhood Park History Park established in 1955-1956 Home of the Oswald A.B. Cantu/Pan American Recreation Center Park Amenities playground, community garden and Tennis/Pickleball Courts Home of the Hillside Theater • Concert Series • Political Rally’s • Smaller Special Events 3 History of Nominee Rosalio “Rabbit” Duran Described as “…pillar of decency, leadership and service to his family, community and the city he loved” First Hispanic individual to play on the Austin High School football team (where he earned his nick name “Rabbit” Korean War Veteran – served in U.S. Navy on aircraft carrier USS Oriskany Owned Rabbit’s Lounge (East 6th and Chicon) which allowed him to generously donate to the East Austin Community • Youth Sports Sponsor • Adult Sports Sponsor • Cultural and political hub • Hosted fundraisers for families, friends, teams and causes 4 Community Support Naming application and application fee submitted to Parks and Recreation Department. Petition with 932 Individuals signed a petition in support of naming ball field in honor of Rosalio “Rabbit” Duran The Cantu Family submitted letter of support Senator Gonzalo Barrientos submitted the application Council Member Renteria’s Office expressed support 5 Requested PARB Action Make a recommendation to the Parks and Recreation Director regarding the naming of the ballfield at Pan American Neighborhood Park in honor of Rosalio “Rabbit” Duran. 6 Questions
Waterloo Greenway Creek Delta Project Update Parks and Recreation Board Meeting October 26, 2021 1 Agenda 1. Waterloo Greenway Program Overview 2. Creek Delta Project Update 3. Possible Action: Request Support for Creek Delta Project & Recommendation to Planning Commission for Conditional Use Permit 2 Program Overview Sponsoring City Departments: Watershed Protection Department & Parks and Recreation Department Non-Profit Partner: Waterloo Greenway Conservancy 3 4 Community Programming 5 6 Creek Delta • • • • Located along Waller Creek between Lady Bird Lake and 4th Street Identified in Council- approved Waller Creek Design Plan Approximate 10-acre project area. Creek restoration, 1 mile of new trails, pedestrian bridges, water quality and utility improvements Preparing 100% construction documents, anticipated by December 2021 7 8 Moving away from the convention of hard engineering solutions… 9 …toward soft engineering solutions 10 Environmental Goals Functional Assessment (Environmental Criteria Manual) • • Water Quality - Biofiltration Pond and Inline Stormwater Treatment • Trees o Vegetation and Soil Protection Zones o Enhanced tree mitigation and planting Sustainable SITES Certification • 11 Connectivity & Mobility 12 Elevated Walkway + Bridges 2 3 1 *Lattice Bridge 3 is currently an add/bid alternate. * 13 Lattice Bridges 14 14 Elevated Walkway 15 Cypress Grove + Trailhead Plaza 16 Lagoon Overlook + Leaf Deck 17 Lagoon Overlook + Leaf Deck 18 Lakeview Terrace + Explorer's Garden 19 Lakeview Terrace + Explorer's Garden 20 The Spring 21 The Spring 22 Conditional Use for “P” Zoning • Required for all site development permits on public land over 1 acre • NOT related to CUP permit for alcohol sales • Possible Action: Support of Creek Delta Project & Conditional Use Permit for “P” Zoning 23 Creek Delta Schedule Design Phase Briefings: ESB-MACC Board, Environmental Commission, PARB, Design Commission, Waller Creek LGC. Seek conditional use approval from Planning Commission Bidding & Construction Complete 100% construction documents by end of 2021 January-November 2021 Bid project early 2022 Construction begins summer 2022 24 THANK YOU! Parks & Recreation Lana Denkeler: lana.denkeler@austintexas.gov Watershed Protection Diana Wang: diana.wang@austintexas.gov (512) 974-7168 Waterloo Greenway Melissa Ayala: mayala@waterloogreenway.org Chris Perkes: cperkes@waterloogreenway.org
1 BEVERLY S. SHEFFIELD NORTHWEST DISTRICT PARK POND CONCEPT BRIEFING PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD MEETING Charles Mabry, Associate Project Manager, PARD Drew Carman, PLA, Director of Park Planning & Design, RVi October 26th, 2021 2 15 13 1 19 18 POND BACKGROUND The duck pond, a beloved resource to the community, has long suffered from stagnant water, invasive species, and poor water quality. The pond presents many challenges, but it also presents an opportunity to make not only a functioning water & habitat resource, but a design focal point of the park, providing passive recreation opportunities. LEGEND 1. ENTRY MONUMENT 2. EXPANDED BRIDGE LANDING 3. CENTRAL LAWN 4. REALIGNED PARK ROAD 5. NATIVE GRASS + WILDFLOWER PLANTINGS 6. RESTROOM 7. PLAYSCAPES, 2-5 YR, 5-12 YR 8. BASKETBALL COURT 9. PICKLEBALL COURTS 10. TENNIS COURTS 11. BOARDWALK 12. STAIRWAY W/ LIMESTONE BLOCK RETAINING 13. PICNIC SHADE STRUCTURES 14. BICYCLE PARKING 15. ACCESSIBLE ROUTE FROM DAM 17. YOUTH BIKE PLAYGROUND 18. LIMESTONE BLOCK RETAINING WALL 19. GRASSPAVE OR EQUAL 20. REMOVE MSE WALLS 21. DUMPSTER ENCLOSURE DEDICATED BIKE LANE DAM TOE NO NEW TREE ZONE 15 16. PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE, EXPANDED WIDTH 15 20 5 11 1 16 12 15 13 13 8 9 10 3 6 7 17 1 21 12 4 14 1 0 100’ 200’ Aerial photography Google 02-17-2021 For illustrative purposes only. Sub- ject to change without notice. Copyright RVi 1611 West 5th Street Suite 175 Austin, Texas 78703 Tel: 512.480.0032 www.rviplanning.com Austin, TX. August 03, 2021 20002718 CITY OF AUSTIN, PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT (PARD) BEVERLY S. SHEFFIELD NORTHWEST DISTRICT PARK VISION PLAN • DRAFT BEVERLY S. SHEFFIELD NORTHWEST PARK VISION PLAN 3 PROPOSED OPTIONS 1. Minimal disturbance (aeration, selective excavation for depth in main pools) 2. Dam PER recommendations (prior recommendations; aeration, excavation, limestone toe & water quality wet pond options 2 & 3) 3. Vision Plan recommendations (further comprehensive study, aeration, native riparian vegetation planting, preserve all existing trees) (Note: the pedestrian circulation & boardwalk proposed in the Vision Plan was designed to accommodate any of these options) BEVERLY S. SHEFFIELD NORTHWEST PARK VISION PLAN 4 OPTION 1 - MINIMAL DISTURBANCE Aeration, selective excavation for depth in main pools. (Dam PER plan shown below for clarity) This option would keep the pond under PARD for operation and maintenance. The minimal disturbance option increasing include would not channel width proposed or limestone toe, as shown here. 80 …
PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD DIRECTOR’S REPORT DATE: October 2021 COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT EVENTS: Historic Montopolis Negro School Community Meeting: The City of Austin Parks and Recreation Department (PARD) will host a virtual community meeting on Wednesday, October 27 from 4:00 pm to 5:30 pm to share information about the Historic Montopolis School. This is the first meeting to engage the Austin community in future planning for the historic school that was acquired by the City of Austin to serve as a museum. An open house at the school will be held on Saturday, November 6 from 10:00 am to noon. PARD will share information about the history of the Historic Montopolis Negro School and how the building was acquired by the City of Austin. Additionally, PARD will discuss ways the community could get involved in shaping the planning process, which is expected to begin in spring 2022. For more information, visit: https://www.austintexas.gov/MontopolisSchool. District 3 Zilker Metropolitan Park Vision Plan – Pop-up Events: On October 19, PARD and the consultant team held the project's third community-wide meeting (6 pm via Zoom and Facebook Live). Spanish interpretation and American Sign Language services were provided. During the meeting, the team shared design ideas related to the park which aimed to improve mobility and transportation, programming, environmental features, and historic resources. Following the meeting, community input will continue to shape the plan as design alternatives are incorporated into an interactive map for community members to explore accompanied by an online survey. PARD is also hosting its second series of “pop-up" opportunities in every district following the meeting through November. October pop-up events were scheduled at Onion Creek Metropolitan Park (10/23), Austin Country Flea Market (10/24), and Barton Springs Pool (10/25). Additional information including community meeting details and upcoming engagement opportunities may be found on the project website: https://www.austintexas.gov/ZilkerVision. Districts 5 and 8 PLANNING UPDATES: Project Connect: Staff are vetting with the Law Department parkland takings, assuming a twofold approach. 1) Capital Metro would pursue condemnation to take Title to parkland significantly impacted by the rail line proper (e.g., Auditorium Shores, Waller Beach). 2) Austin Transportation Department would go through a Chapter 26 process for a change of use for land that will ultimately become ROW (e.g., for improved sidewalk). Other recent focus and actions: • Norwood Park – Blue Line Team met with Norwood Park Foundation, and PARD staff. Norwood was concerned about impacts of …
PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA Tuesday, October 26, 2021 The Planning Commission will convene at 6:00 PM on Tuesday, October 26, 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 October 12, 2021. B. PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. Rezoning: Location: 2. 3. Owner/Applicant: Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: Plan Amendment: Location: Owner/Applicant: Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: Rezoning: Location: Owner/Applicant: Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: C14-2021-0009 - 1725 Toomey Rd; District 5 1725 Toomey Road; South Lamar Combined NP Area (Zilker), Lady Bird Lake Watershed 1725 Toomey, LLC Drenner Group (Amanda Swor) CS to MF-6 Recommended Kate Clark, 512-974-1237, kate.clark@austintexas.gov Housing and Planning Department NPA-2020-0015.03 - 6705 and 6501 Regiene Road; District 1 6705 and 6501 Regiene Road; MLK- 183 NP Area, Boggy Creek Watershed Daryl Kunik Drenner Group, PC (Leah Bojo) Industry to Major Planned Development land use Recommended Jesse Gutierrez, 512-974-1606, jesse.gutierrez@austintexas.gov Housing and Planning Department C14-2020-0150 - 6705 and 6501 Regiene Road; District 1 6705 and 6501 Regiene Road; MLK- 183 NP Area, Boggy Creek Watershed Daryl Kunik Drenner Group, PC (Leah Bojo) SF-2-NP and LI-NP to LI-PDA-NP Recommended, with conditions 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 4. Plan Amendement: Location: Owner/Applicant: Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: NPA-2021-0023.01.SH …
PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA Tuesday, October 26, 2021 The Planning Commission will convene at 6:00 PM on Tuesday, October 26, 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 ADDENDUM 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 C. ITEMS FROM THE COMMISSION 2. Discussion and possible action regarding Rules of Procedure. (Co-Sponsors Chair Shaw and Vice- Chair Hempel) 3. Discussion and possible action regarding Bylaws. (Co-Sponsors Chair Shaw and Vice-Chair Hempel) 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 Andrew Rivera at the Housing and Planning Department, at 512-974-6508, for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. Attorney: Steven Maddoux 512- 974-6080 Commission Liaison: Andrew Rivera, 512-974-6508 SPEAKER REGISTRATION Click on link below or scan the QR code and submit the form to register to speak. Speakers should submit a separate registration form for each item of interest (Neighborhood Plan Amendment cases and associated Zoning cases are combined as they will be heard in tandem). Only one primary speaker for and against a case. If multiple register, primary speakers will be determined by the speaker who registered first. https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=9hleXKumRUux0L5GCKmmf- rCcM0VJ45NoBmTPGEWfEdUODBJNzhaMVhNMlpPRU0yUENVRTBYWDJLRC4u Participants are encouraged to register in advance of the meeting however, speaker registration will be available at the meeting by utilizing a mobile device to scan the above QR …
Bryker Woods Neighborhood Association Austin, Texas October 22, 2021 Re: C-14-2021-0137; 3427 Jefferson St. Chair Todd Shaw Vice-Chair Claire Hempel Members of the Planning Commission Dear Chairman Shaw and Commissioners, We thank the Commission and the Applicant for the additional time to consider this matter and communicate with neighbors. We also appreciate the Applicant and Ms. Lynch for responding to our request for further information. This case involves the (former) Burger King at 35th and Jefferson. The parking lot on the north portion of the property is zoned CS, and the building to the south sits on property zoned LR. The Applicant proposes to demolish the building leaving a CS lot sitting next to an LR lot. The zoning application seeks to rezone the LR lot, extending CS zoning to the south. The applicant group has indicated that they are considering building a four-story office building with an underground parking garage covering both lots with an entrance and exit on Jefferson Ave. and two exits on Glenview Ave. We write now to inform the Commission that, after careful consideration, the Board of the Bryker Woods Neighborhood Association has voted to oppose the rezoning application. Among our concerns are, briefly, the following: 1. Expanding CS zoning in this location is inappropriate. Most of the Burger King property already has overly generous zoning. The current zoning allows for reasonable use of the properties. 2. A four-story office building, if built, is contextually too tall for the location. There is no four- story building on W. 35th St. Granting the application will allow a larger four-story office building than could be built under current zoning. 3. The traffic generated by a four-story office building, if built, will negatively impact the flow of traffic and the safety of surrounding streets. We disagree with the Applicant’s traffic numbers. The Applicant attributes too much traffic to the former Burger King and not enough potential traffic to their proposed use. In any event, the more salient comparison is between the traffic generated by a larger office building and the traffic generated by a smaller office building. Approving the application will allow a bigger building generating more traffic. 4. Granting the application will negatively impact the neighborhood. Denying the application will not deprive the Applicant of the reasonable use of the property. We respectfully request that you deny the application for CS zoning. Thank you for your service …
