i City of Austin - Design Commission Project Review ApplicationThe Design Commission provides advisory recommendations to the City Council to assist in developing public policy and to promote excellence in the design and development of the urban environment. The Design Commission reviews three types of projects: 1.City projects (see page ii for process)The Commission reviews all municipal buildings and associated site plans to ensure they demonstrate compliance with city design and sustainability standards (Council Resolution No. 20071129-046), including those seeking Subchapter E Design Standards Alternative Equivalent Compliance (AEC) (Council Resolution No. 20100923-086).2.Destiny Bonus projects (see page iv for process)The Commission reviews density bonus projects for substantial compliance with the Urban Design Guidelines for Austin in accordance with the Gatekeeper requirements of LDC 25-2-586 for the Downtown Density Bonus Program.3.Advisory Recommendations for Private projects (see page ii for process)The Commission will consider Project Review Applications from private projects during its regularly scheduled monthly public meetings and may issue an advisory recommendation in the form of a Project Review Letter to the Applicant. This Project Review Application must be submitted before your project can be presented to the Design Commission for their review. Design Commission requests project be presented in their Conceptual/Schematic Design phase. This application primarily addresses inhabited buildings and structures and their effect on the public realm; please refer to Appendix A for infrastructure type projects. The Commission's review of projects is based on the planning/design principles in the Urban Design Guidelines for Austin. Ensure that all applicable principles are addressed in the application questions and in your presentation. https://www.austintexas.gov/sites/default/files/files/Boards_and_Commissions/Design_Commission_urban_design_guidelin es_for_austin.pdf The Design Commission supports the vision and principles of Imagine Austin Comprehensive Plan, especially those that affect the urban environment and fabric. All projects should consider this vision and principles, many of which are similar to the Urban Design Guidelines. Refer to Appendix C for the most pertinent sections of Imagine Austin. The Design Commission expects the applicant’s design team to present their project with those most knowledgeable and encourages the inclusion of sub-consultants at the presentation, when deemed necessary. EXHIBITS TO PRESENT 1)Completed Project Review Application (p.1-6)2)Existing zoning classification, adjacent zoning & uses, future land use map classification, topography3)Vicinity plan, including public transportation and connectivity on-site and within quarter mile4)Site plan and landscape plan5)Ground level, basement plan, and typical floor plan6)Elevations and/or 3d views7)Any letters of support or findings by other commissions8)Staff reports, if any9)Records of public participationDesign …
Downtown Network Substation Locations$60M initiative to increase capacity, resiliency, and reliability to meet the needs of our growing city. •Increase Distribution Tie Circuits•Add 70 MVA to Seaholm Substation•Build New Downtown Substation•Rebuild Brackenridge Substation•Upgrade Network Distribution Feeder Circuits•Convert 69kV Transmission Lines to 138kV Repowering Downtown Austin Energy operates 77 substations across 437 square miles of service area. The downtown substation is being designed as a gas-insulated switchgear substation, which is ideal for densely-populated urban locations. Downtown SubstationGas-Insulated Switchgear (GIS) Compared to Air-Insulated Switchgear (AIS) Compact Design Significant footprint reduction (approximately 70% smaller)Capital CostsApproximately 2x moreO&MLower maintenance costsAestheticsGIS portion in a building and station surrounded by enclosureReliabilityGIS is less susceptible to faultsInstallationFaster site assembly with pre-assembly and testing completed at manufacturer EquipmentStandard power transformers and enclosed medium voltage utilized to reduce cost and increase maintainability •Selected in 1999 for the future electric needs of downtown•Austin Energy is coordinating with other involved agencies, including:•TxDOT •Watershed Protection for storm drain•City of Austin to incorporate Great Streets•Total Site: 1.46 acres•Substation Footprint: 0.81 acres•Site Updates: •3 transmission poles (currently 2) to allow clearance over heritage trees•Two driveways The SitePRELIMINARY SITE PLAN –SUBJECT TO FINAL SITE APPROVAL •Public meeting held in June 2018 –178 surveys received Top Preference for Outward AestheticsInput on the Site•Priority placed on an attractive enclosure •Desire to preserve trees and incorporate landscaping•Concern for impact the facility would have on neighborhoodCommunity EngagementColorful/Artistic Most Preferred Design OptionsName:Rainey Street SubstationDesign Theme: Modernreported that they were satisfied with the opportunities to provide public input98%LandscapingNative Grasses & WildflowersNatural Boulders•Public meeting held in February 2019 –440 surveys received Survey Profile Profile Zoning Preserve Heritage Oak Trees on SiteNative Plants Selected for Drought Tolerance and Water ConservationConsider Great Streets Guidelines•Compatible with Rainey Historic District•18-foot-wide zone for public use•Incorporate trees, benches, and bicycle parkingLandscaping Considerations Landscaping Plan Landscaping Plan Parameters•GIS building height up to 30 feet tall•Enclosure height up to 10 to 12 feet tall•Enclosure will include removable panels for future maintenance and cannot be climbable •Entrance gates will be integrated into design of the wall•Equipment located outside of the GIS building is required to remain open and uncovered for safety, accessibility, and operational reasonsEnclosure Considerations Enclosure Wall Lambie Street East Ave. ScheduleNext Steps:•Final engineering and design•Coordinate next public meeting (August2019) to share design and renderings
Page 1 of 3 DESIGN COMMISSION MONDAY, MAY 20, 2019; 6:00 PM AUSTIN CITY HALL, BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS ROOM 1101 301 W. SECOND STREET, AUSTIN, TEXAS 78701 Meeting Minutes Call to order by: Chair D. Carroll at 6:06 p.m. Member List X David Carroll – Chair X Melissa Hanao‐Robledo X Martha Gonzalez – Vice‐Chair X Ben Luckens X Aan Coleman X Evan Taniguchi X Beau Frail Bart Whatley Samuel Franco VACANT Katie Halloran Staff in attendance: Benjamin Campbell (Executive Liaison; PAZ); Nichole Koerth (Staff Liaison; PAZ), Commissioners K. Halloran, S. Franco, and B. Whatley were absent. Commissioner A. Coleman arrived at 6:15 p.m. 1. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: None. 2. NEW BUSINESS (Discussion and Possible Action): a. Discussion and possible action on the Del Valle / Moore’s Crossing Fire and EMS Station seeking a courtesy review and recommendation (Burton Jones, City of Austin Public Works Department); Burton Jones (Public Works), Michael Meihaus (Studio Balcones) and Cris Ruebush (PGAL) provided the courtesy briefing and remained to answered questions by the Commission. No motion taken. 3. OLD BUSINESS (Discussion and possible Action): None. Page 2 of 3 4. COMMISSION‐SPECIFIC BUSINESS (Discussion and Possible Action): a. Discussion and possible action on the April 22, 2019 meeting minutes; The motion to approve the minutes as drafted was made by Commissioner A. Coleman and seconded by Commissioner E. Taniguchi. The motion was approved on a unanimous vote of [7‐0‐0]. b. Election of Officers; The motion to reappoint D. Carroll to Chair, and M. Gonzalez to Vice‐Chair was made by Commissioner E. Taniguchi; Second by Commissioner A. Coleman. The motion was approved on a unanimous vote of [7‐0‐0]. c. Appointment of a Design Commission Liaison to the Joint Sustainability Committee; The motion to appoint Chair D. Carroll to be the Design Commission Liaison to the Joint Sustainability Committee was made by Chair D. Carroll; Seconded by Commissioner B. Frail. The motion was approved on a vote of [6‐1‐0]. Commissioner A. Coleman opposed. d. Liaison Reports; Commissioner M. Henao‐Robledo reported on a presentation from the Downtown Commission regarding homelessness in Austin. e. Appointment of Committee/Working Group members by Chair; Commissioners were chosen to attend upcoming Downtown Density Bonus Program Working Group meetings. 5. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS: None. 6. ANNOUNCEMENTS: a. Chair Announcements: None. b. Items from Commission Members: Page 3 of 3 Vice‐Chair M. Gonzalez reported that she had asked her Council Representative, Delia Garza, about a potential revision …
CITY OF AUSTIN FIREFIGHTERS’, POLICE OFFICERS’ AND EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES PERSONNEL’S CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION SPECIAL CALLED MEETING Friday, June 21, 2019, 1:30 p.m. 5202 East Ben White Blvd. Room 249 Austin, Texas 78741 AGENDA EXECUTIVE SESSION (No Public Discussion on These Items) The Commission will announce it will go into closed session to receive advice from Legal Counsel, or to discuss matters of litigation and personnel matters pursuant to Texas Government Code Chapter 551, Section 551.071 and Section 551.074. If necessary, the Commission will go into closed session, as permitted by law regarding any item on this agenda. CALL TO ORDER 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a. Approve the minutes from the Firefighters’, Police Officers’, and Emergency Medical Services Personnel’s Civil Service Commission Regular Meeting of May 6, 2019. 2. NEW BUSINESS a. Hear and rule on appeal(s) from the 2019 Fire Specialist written promotional examination administered on June 6, 2019 pursuant to the Texas Local Government Code Chapter 143.034, Article 16 of the Agreement between the City of Austin and the Austin Firefighters Association Local 975, and Rule 7 of the City of Austin Fire Fighters’, Police Officers’ and Emergency Medical Services Personnel’s Civil Service Commission Rules and Regulations. b. Discussion and possible action regarding the appointment of a physician, psychiatrist, or psychologist to examine a police officer and to submit a report to the commission, department head, and the police officer. Pursuant to Section 143.081 LGC and Rule 15.04 of the City of Austin Fire Fighters’, Police Officers’ and Emergency Medical Personnel Civil Service Commission Rules and Regulations. (Justin Steele) 3. STAFF BRIEFINGS a. Report from the Civil Service Office regarding exam processes, disciplinary hearings and fit for duty actions. b. Future Meetings Schedule. 4. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL 5. 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 Barry Cook at the Human Resources Department, at 512-974-3312, for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the City of Austin Firefighters’, Police Officers’, and Emergency Medical Services Personnel’s Civil Service Commission, please contact Barry Cook at 512-974-3312.
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 at least 4 days’ notice before the meeting date. Please call Liane Miller at the Austin Transportation Department at 512-974-7922, for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711 Impact Fee Advisory Committee June 13, 2019 6:00 PM Town Lake Center, Room 100 721 Barton Springs Road Austin, Texas For more information go to: www.austintexas.gov/ifac AGENDA Kris Bailey, Chair Lottie Dailey Dick Kallerman Lance Parisher Bobak Tehrany Susan Turrieta Vacant A. CALL TO ORDER – June 13, 2019, 6:00 p.m. B. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION 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. C. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approval of minutes from the October 29, 2018 Impact Fee Advisory Committee meeting. D. NEW BUSINESS 1. Discussion and action on the water/wastewater Semi-Annual Impact Fee Report for April 1, 2018 through September 30, 2018 as set forth in the functions of the advisory committee, Austin City Code and Chapter 395.058 of the Texas Local Government Code. E. OLD BUSINESS 1. Staff update briefing on the street impact fee study and request for Committee recommendation of the Roadway Capacity Plan. 2. Discussion and possible action on future Impact Fee Advisory Committee meeting dates for 2019. F. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS G. ADJOURN
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 at least 4 days’ notice before the meeting date. Please call Liane Miller at Austin Transportation at 512-974-7922, for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711 Impact Fee Advisory Committee June 13, 2019 6:00 PM Town Lake Center, Room 100 721 Barton Springs Road Austin, Texas For more information go to: www.austintexas.gov/ifac MEETING MINUTES - APPROVED Kris Bailey Lottie Dailey Dick Kallerman Lance Parisher Channy Soeur Bobak Tehrany Susan Turrieta A. CALL TO ORDER – June, 13, 2019, 6:00 p.m. Chair Bailey called the meeting to order at 6:17 pm with a quorum present. Committee Members in Attendance: Kris Bailey, Dick Kallerman, Lance Parisher, Channy Soeur, Bobak Tehrany. City of Austin Staff in Attendance: Christina Romero; Liane Miller (Austin Transportation Department). B. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION 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. None C. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approval of minutes from the October 29, 2018 Impact Fee Advisory Committee meeting. Committee Member (CM) Tehrany moved approval, CM Parisher seconded and the minutes were approved 5-0. D. NEW BUSINESS 1. Discussion and action on the water/wastewater Semi-Annual Impact Fee Report for April 1, 2018 through September 30, 2018 as set forth in the functions of the advisory committee, Austin City Code and Chapter 395.058 of the Texas Local Government Code. Christina Romero (AW) presented the semi-annual impact fee report. AW is continuing to incorporate committee feedback to improve the readability of the reports, including a section for different types of waivers. She also reported that the utility is continuing to use impact fee revenue to defease debt, which contributed to a 0% increase in rates in this year’s budget. The committee commented on the significance of the 0% rate increase. Chair Bailey moved approval of the report. CM Parisher seconded and the motion passed 5-0. Impact Fee Advisory Committee Page 2 of 2 E. OLD BUSINESS 1. Staff update briefing on the street impact fee study and request for Committee recommendation of the Roadway Capacity Plan. CM Soeur recused himself …
City of Austin, Texas Austin Water Semi-Annual Impact Fee Collections Report April 1, 2018 through September 30, 2018 (Close II) City of Austin | Austin Water P.O. Box 1088 Austin, TX 78767 AustinWater.org MEMORANDUM To: From: Date: Subject: Martin Tower, P.E., Supervising Engineer, Austin Water Christina Romero, MSA, Financial Manager II, Austin Water March 26, 2019 Semi-Annual Impact Fee Collections Report April 1, 2018 to September 30, 2018, Close IIThe Semi-Annual Impact Fee Collections Report as of September 30, 2018, Close II is attached for your reference. The report is based on financial information reported in the City’s accounting system, ADV3, and in AMANDA, one of the City’s accounts receivable systems. Water fees collected during this six-month reporting period were $231,311 higher than the amount collected during the April through September reporting period a year prior; wastewater fees collected were $737,829 higher than those collected during the same period one year ago. Interest earnings for the six-month period equaled $262,675. The combined utility impact fees collected, plus interest, during the six-month period totaled $16,659,530. Of this total, $12,060,898 was for water and $4,598,632 was for wastewater. Total combined utility impact fees collected, plus interest, since the adoption of the current ordinance on June 20, 1990, through September 30, 2018, equal $290,106,838. Of this total, $191,477,346 was collected for water and $98,629,492 was collected for wastewater. A combined total of $30.0 million of the fund balance was used to defease debt in the month of May 2018. Of this defeasance total, $20.0 million was used to defease water debt and $10.0 million was used to defease wastewater debt. Due to the defeasance of debt, there were no impact fee transfers in FY18 for debt service.As of September 30, 2018, Close II, the cash balances in the water and wastewater impact fee funds were $46,128,815 and $16,738,236 respectively, for a combined total of $62,867,052. Please let me know if you have any questions or need additional information. I can be reached at 512-972-0122. Cc: Greg Meszaros DirectorDavid Anders, Assistant Director, Financial ServicesJoseph Gonzales, CPA, Financial Manager III, Financial Management Division Lora Schneider, CPA, Financial Manager II, Consumer Services Division Jonathan Orenstein, Manager, Consumer Services Division Teresa Lutes, P.E., Managing Engineer, Systems Planning Division Attachment: Semi-Annual Impact Fee Collections Report Texas Local Government Code, Chapter 395, Section 395.058, requires that the Impact Fee Advisory Committee “file semiannual reports with respect to the progress …
1 SMALL AREA PLANNING JOINT COMMITTEE Wednesday, June 5, 2019 11:30 A.M. ONE TEXAS CENTER (OTC), ROOM 500 505 BARTON SPRINGS ROAD AUSTIN, TEXAS CURRENT COMMITTEE MEMBERS: Greg Anderson (Planning Commission) Patrick Howard (Planning Commission) James Shieh, Chair (Planning Commission) Jeffrey Thompson (Planning Commission) Ana Aguirre (Zoning and Platting Commission) David King, Vice-Chair (Zoning and Platting Commission) Jolene Kiolbassa (Zoning and Platting Commission) AGENDA CALL TO ORDER 1. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first three 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. 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a. Approval of minutes from the April 10, 2019 regular Small Area Planning Joint Committee meeting. 3. OLD BUSINESS a. None 4. NEW BUSINESS a. SP-2018-0254B & SP-2018-0252CT – Norwood House (1016 ½ Edgecliff Terrace) – Discussion of a proposed site plan within the Waterfront District per Section 25-2-715 of City Code. (Discussion and/or Possible Action). 5. PUBLIC HEARINGS a. None 2 6. STAFF BRIEFINGS a. Update on Small Area Planning —Presenting staff: Stevie Greathouse (512-974-7226), Stevie.Greathouse@austintexas.gov . (Discussion and/or Possible Action) 7. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair access. If requiring Sign Language Interpreters or alternative formats, please give notice at least 2 days before the meeting date. Please call Jeff Engstrom at Planning and Zoning Department, at 512-974-1621, for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Small Area Planning Joint Committee, please contact Jeff Engstrom at 512-974-1621.
1 MINUTES SMALL AREA PLANNING JOINT COMMITTEE Wednesday, June 5, 2019 11:30 A.M. ONE TEXAS CENTER (OTC), ROOM 500 505 BARTON SPRINGS ROAD AUSTIN, TEXAS COMMITTEE MEMBERS in Attendance: Greg Anderson (Planning Commission) Patrick Howard (Planning Commission) Jeffrey Thompson (Planning Commission) Ana Aguirre (Zoning and Platting Commission) David King, Vice-Chair (Zoning and Platting Commission) Staff Present Stevie Greathouse — PAZ Jeff Engstrom — PAZ D’Anne Williams – PARD Public in Attendance Amanda Swor J Segura Cameron Campbell Teri O’Glec Colleen Theriot Meghan Skornia Susan Benz CALL TO ORDER Vice Chair King called the meeting to order at 11:39 AM. 1. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first three 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. Amanda Swor – Request for Special Called Meeting of Small Area Planning Joint Committee in order to review two PUD site plans in the Waterfront Overlay district. 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a. Approval of minutes from the April 10, 2019 regular Small Area Planning Joint Committee meeting. 2 Commissioner Thompson moved approval of the minutes from the April 10, 2019 meeting of the Small Area Planning Joint Committee with a second by Commissioner Howard. Approved on a 4-0 vote. 3. OLD BUSINESS a. None 4. NEW BUSINESS a. SP-2018-0254B & SP-2018-0252CT – Norwood House (1016 ½ Edgecliff Terrace) – Discussion of a proposed site plan within the Waterfront District per Section 25-2-715 of City Code. (Discussion and/or Possible Action). Cameron Campbell and J. Segura presented the site plan on behalf of the applicant. . The Committee discussed the proposed site plan and made the following suggestions: Work with AFD and ATD to create a pedestrian safe place, with 10-foot travel lanes in each direction and parking on both sides of Edgecliff Terrace, where possible. Provide parking on both sides of Edgecliff Terrace where possible. Use Traffic Demand Management to help reduce onsite parking. Use minimum parking requirements as a ceiling on the number of parking spaces. Utilize new environmentally innovative green infrastructure. Use pervious pavers for parking lot where possible. Reduce pavement were possible. Commissioner Anderson moved approval, seconded by Commissioner Thompson, Approved on a 5-0 vote with Shieh and Kiolbassa not in attendance. 5. PUBLIC HEARINGS a. None 6. STAFF BRIEFINGS a. Update on Small Area Planning …
1 MINUTES SMALL AREA PLANNING JOINT COMMITTEE Wednesday, June 5, 2019 11:30 A.M. ONE TEXAS CENTER (OTC), ROOM 500 505 BARTON SPRINGS ROAD AUSTIN, TEXAS COMMITTEE MEMBERS in Attendance: Greg Anderson (Planning Commission) Patrick Howard (Planning Commission) Jeffrey Thompson (Planning Commission) Ana Aguirre (Zoning and Platting Commission) David King, Vice-Chair (Zoning and Platting Commission) Staff Present Stevie Greathouse — PAZ Jeff Engstrom — PAZ D’Anne Williams – PARD Public in Attendance Amanda Swor J Segura Cameron Campbell Teri O’Glec Colleen Theriot Meghan Skornia Susan Benz CALL TO ORDER Vice Chair King called the meeting to order at 11:39 AM. 1. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first three 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. Amanda Swor – Request for Special Called Meeting of Small Area Planning Joint Committee in order to review two PUD site plans in the Waterfront Overlay district. 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a. Approval of minutes from the April 10, 2019 regular Small Area Planning Joint Committee meeting. 2 Commissioner Thompson moved approval of the minutes from the April 10, 2019 meeting of the Small Area Planning Joint Committee with a second by Commissioner Howard. Approved on a 4-0 vote. 3. OLD BUSINESS a. None 4. NEW BUSINESS a. SP-2018-0254B & SP-2018-0252CT – Norwood House (1016 ½ Edgecliff Terrace) – Discussion of a proposed site plan within the Waterfront District per Section 25-2-715 of City Code. (Discussion and/or Possible Action). Cameron Campbell and J. Segura presented the site plan on behalf of the applicant. . The Committee discussed the proposed site plan and made the following suggestions: Work with AFD and ATD to create a pedestrian safe place, with 10-foot travel lanes and parking on both sides of Edgecliff Terrace, where possible. Provide parking on both sides of Edgecliff Terrace where possible. Use Traffic Demand Management to help reduce onsite parking. Use minimum parking requirements as a ceiling on the number of parking spaces. Utilize new environmentally innovative green infrastructure. Use pervious pavers for parking lot where possible. Reduce pavement were possible. Commissioner Anderson moved approval, seconded by Commissioner Thompson, Approved on a 5-0 vote with Shieh and Kiolbassa not in attendance. 5. PUBLIC HEARINGS a. None 6. STAFF BRIEFINGS a. Update on Small Area Planning —Presenting staff: Stevie …
1 MINUTES SMALL AREA PLANNING JOINT COMMITTEE Wednesday, April 10, 2019 11:30 A.M. ONE TEXAS CENTER (OTC), ROOM 500 505 BARTON SPRINGS ROAD AUSTIN, TEXAS COMMITTEE MEMBERS in Attendance: Patrick Howard (Planning Commission) James Shieh, Chair (Planning Commission) Jeffrey Thompson (Planning Commission) David King, Vice-Chair (Zoning and Platting Commission) Jolene Kiolbassa (Zoning and Platting Commission) Staff Present Mark Walters — PAZ Stevie Greathouse — PAZ Jeff Engstrom — PAZ John McKennis – PARD Kalpana Sutaria – PWD Public in Attendance Robert Meadows John McKennis Sam Irrinki Rodney Thrailkill Caro Dubois CALL TO ORDER Chair James Shieh called the Board Meeting to order at 11:36 A.M. 1. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL There were no speakers. 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a. Approval of minutes from the February 6, 2018 regular Small Area Planning Joint Committee meeting. 2 Commissioner King moved approval of the minutes from the December 12, 2018 meeting of the Small Area Planning Joint Committee with a second by Commissioner Thompson. Approved on a 4-0 vote with Commissioner Kiolbassa away from the dais. 3. OLD BUSINESS a. None 4. NEW BUSINESS a. SPC-2012-0104D – R4 (2338 Columbus Drive) — Discussion and review of a proposed site plan for a new maintenance barn at Zilker Park within the Waterfront District. (Discussion and/or Possible Action) City staff Kalpana Sutaria and John McKennis presented the site plan. The Committee discussed the proposed site plan and made the following suggestions: Use pervious pavers for parking lot(s). Coordinate with Zilker Park Working Group. Use Traffic Demand Management to help reduce need for onsite parking. Use minimum parking requirements as a ceiling on the number of parking spaces. Reuse existing maintenance barn for public space or open green space. Utilize new environmentally innovative green infrastructure. Commissioner King moved approval, seconded by Commissioner Kiolbassa. Approved on a 5-0 vote. 5. PUBLIC HEARINGS a. None 6. STAFF BRIEFINGS a. Update on the Development of the North Lamar Imagine Austin Corridor Plan Pilot — Staff will provide an overview of the North Lamar Imagine Austin Corridor Plan Pilot process. Presenting staff: Stevie Greathouse (512-974-7226), Stevie.Greathouse@austintexas.gov . (Discussion and/or Possible Action) Program Manager Stevie Greathouse gave a presentation on the overall process and outreach phase of the North Lamar Imagine Austin Corridor Plan Pilot. Robert Meadows (Walnut Creek NA), Rodney Thrailkill (Georgian Acres NA), and Caro Dubois (NACA) spoke about concerns with the neighborhood and …
Comprehensive Plan Joint Committee Special Called Meeting May 23, 2019 at 12:00 – 1:30 p.m. City Hall, Room 2152 301 W 2nd St, Austin, TX 78701 COMMITTEE MEMBERS PC ZAP Yvette Flores Ana Aguirre Conor Kenny Bruce Evans James Schissler Hank Smith Todd Shaw CALL TO ORDER 1. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL 1. Introduce members of the Committee and Staff. 2. Inform audience of procedure. 3. The first three 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. 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 3. NEW BUSINESS a. None 4. OLD BUSINESS a. Long Range CIP Strategic Plan (Discussion and/or possible action). 5. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Future agenda items will NOT be discussed at the current meeting, but will be offered for initiation, discussion, and/or possible recommendation to the full Planning Commission at a FUTURE meeting. ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair access. If requiring Sign Language Interpreters or alternative formats, please give notice at least 2 days before the meeting date. Please call Dee Dee Quinnelly at Planning and Zoning Department, at 512-974-2036, for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Comprehensive Plan Joint Committee, please contact Dee Dee Quinnelly at (512) 974-2036 or deedee.quinnelly@austintexas.gov
1 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN JOINT COMMITTEE SPECIAL CALLED MEETING Minutes May 23, 2019 The Comprehensive Plan Joint Committee convened in a special called meeting on May 23, 2019 at City Hall, Room 2152, 301 W 2nd Street, Austin, TX 78701. The meeting was called to order at 12:01 p.m. Joint Committee Members in Attendance: PC ZAP Conor Kenny Ana Aguirre James Schissler Bruce Evans Hank Smith City Staff in Attendance: Stevie Greathouse, Planning and Zoning Department Dee Dee Quinnelly, Planning and Zoning Department Derica Peters, Planning and Zoning Department Others in Attendance: None. 1. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None. 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES A motion was made to approve the minutes from the April 11, 2019 meeting by Commissioner Aguirre, seconded by Commissioner Schissler. Vote 5-0. Commissioners Flores and Shaw were absent. 3. NEW BUSINESS a. None. 4. OLD BUSINESS a. Update on Long Range CIP Strategic Plan. Stevie Greathouse with the Planning and Zoning Department gave a presentation on the Long Range CIP Strategic Plan (LRCSP) and the Draft Transmittal memo which was developed by the CPJC CIP Working Group. Commissioner Schissler moved to favorably recommend the LRCSP and the Draft Transmittal memo, seconded by Commissioner Aguirre (Vote 5-0). Next steps in the LRCSP planning process include: ZAP and PC Briefings, June 4 and June 11, respectively. The goal is for PC to take action and transmit the LRCSP to City Manager’s Office by the June 30 City Charter deadline. 2 5. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Draft Imagine Austin Annual Report. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 12:34 p.m. 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 4 days before the meeting date. Please call Dee Dee Quinnelly at Planning and Zoning Department, at 512-974-2036, for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Comprehensive Plan Joint Committee, please contact Dee Dee Quinnelly at (512) 974- 2036 or deedee.quinnelly@austintexas.gov.
February 1, 2019 (INTERNAL DRAFT) 1 Long Range CIP Strategic Plan Fiscal Years 2019-2021 Long-Range Capital Improvement Program Strategic Plan Refined DRAFT May 20, 2019 City of Austin, Texas City Council Steve Adler, Mayor Kathie Tovo, Mayor Pro Tem, District 9 Natasha Harper-Madison, District 1 Delia Garza, District 2 Sabino “Pio” Renteria, District 3 Gregorio “Greg” Casar, District 4 Ann Kitchen, District 5 Jimmy Flannigan, District 6 Leslie Pool, District 7 Paige Ellis, District 8 Alison Alter, District 10 City Manager Spencer Cronk The FYs 2020-2021 Long-Range Capital Improvement Program Strategic Plan is produced by the City of Austin Planning and Zoning Department. For additional information about the Long Range CIP Strategic Plan visit austintexas.gov/cipstrategicplan. Table of Contents PART ONE: INTRODUCTION TO THE CIP ....................................................................................................... 5 Chapter 1: Introduction to the Long Range-CIP Strategic Plan ................................................................. 7 Chapter 2: Setting the Context ............................................................................................................... 12 Chapter 3: Key Drivers for Capital Investment ....................................................................................... 28 Chapter 4: Funding and Partnerships ..................................................................................................... 36 PART TWO: CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS ............................................................................. 40 Chapter 5: Conclusions ........................................................................................................................... 42 Chapter 6: Recommended CIP Priorities................................................................................................. 49 PART THREE: DETAILED INFORMATION AND ANALYSIS ............................................................................. 52 Chapter 7: Comprehensive Infrastructure Assessment .......................................................................... 54 Chapter 8: Strategic Investment Analysis ............................................................................................... 67 Chapter 9: Rolling Needs Assessment..................................................................................................... 75 Appendices ................................................................................................................................................ 105 Appendix A: Definitions ........................................................................................................................ 107 Appendix B: How Departments Prioritize CIP Needs ............................................................................ 115 Appendix C: Resources .......................................................................................................................... 134 PART ONE: INTRODUCTION TO THE CIP May 20, 2019 (DRAFT) 7 Long Range CIP Strategic Plan Chapter 1: Introduction to the Long Range-CIP Strategic Plan The Capital Improvement Program (CIP) is all around you. You may not think about it every day, but it’s the sidewalk you walk on, the park or library at which you meet your friends, even the pipes that carry water that comes out of your faucet. Assets such as these are operated and managed by the City of Austin, and they are part of a larger system of infrastructure that affects each and every person’s quality of life. The City is responsible for ensuring adequate infrastructure is available to citizens throughout the City. Through the Capital Improvement Program, the City makes sure that the infrastructure it owns operates safely, effectively, and at a level of service that the public expects. The Capital Improvement Program works in tandem with the Operations and Maintenance Program. The Long-Range Capital Improvement Program Strategic Plan is a data-driven approach to planning for …
Click to edit Master subtitle styleComprehensive Plan Joint CommitteeLong-Range CIP Strategic PlanPlanning and ZoningMay 21, 2019 THE LRCSP CONNECTS IMAGINE AUSTINTO THE CIP2•Imagine Austin•Coordination •Data-driven Investments•Charter Requirement•Needs Assessment•Transparency LRCSP FITS WITHIN A COMPLEX POLICY FRAMEWORK3Vision/PolicyImplementationImagine Austin ComprehensivePlanStrategic Housing BlueprintAustinStrategic Mobility PlanLong Range CIPStrategic PlanLand Development Code Regulations5 Year Capital Impovement ProgramPrivate DevelopmentPublic Infrastructure Small Area Plans/ FLUMFlood Mitigation Task Force ReportStrategic Direction 2023 LRCSP ROLES4 THE LRCSP ALLOWS PC TO MEET CHARTER REQUIREMENTS5AUSTIN CITY CHARTER, ARTICLE X§4. THE PLANNING COMMISSION —POWERS AND DUTIESThe planning commission shall:(1)Review and make recommendations to the council regarding the adoption and implementation of a comprehensive plan (as defined by Section 5 of this article) or element or portion thereof prepared under authorization of the city council and under the direction of the city manager and responsible city planning staff;(4) Submit annually to the city manager, not less than ninety (90) days prior to the beginning of the budget year, a list of recommended capital improvements, which in the opinion of the commission are necessary or desirable to implement the adopted comprehensive planor element or portion thereof during the forthcoming five-year period; KEY DRIVERS FOR CAPITAL INVESTMENTS•Urgent Needs (safety, legal, service imperative)•Capital Renewal (condition-based) •Service Demands (people-based)•Policy Priorities (Council-approved priorities)•Planning Priorities (Imagine Austin and small area plans, regional plans)6 THE CIPPLANNING CYCLE7Needs & Project IdentificationLong-Range CIP Strategic PlanningProject PrioritizationFunding Identification5-Year CIP PlanningAnnual of Approval of Operating and Capital BudgetImplement Projects & Programs FLAVORS OF MONEY8Public Improvement Bonds(GO)9.4%Current Revenue30.4%Non-Voter Approved Debt6.8%Commerical Paper19.2%Grants0.1%Revenue Bonds34.1%2018-2019 CIP Revenue by Source FY 2018-19 CAPITAL SPENDING BY INFRASTRUCTURE CATEGORY (IN MILLIONS):$1.0 BILLION9$347.4$191.2$97.0$72.8$71.4$54.7$47.1$43.9$43.2$10.9$10.8$4.6$2.2$0.1$0$50$100$150$200$250$300$350*$250.1M of FY19 Mobility Infrastructure planned spending is for Aviation projects 10PRIORITIZING NEEDS DURING BOND DEVELOPMENTRolling Needs Assessment$5-10 Billion (Unfunded Needs)2018 Bond Needs Assessment$3 Billion2018 Bond $925 M •Comprehensive Infrastructure Assessment•Strategic Investment Analysis•Rolling Needs Assessmentaustintexas.gov/ cipstrategicplanTHE LRCSP INCLUDES THREE COMPONENTS11 LRCSPPROCESS12FY 2017FY 2018FY 2019FY 2020FY 2021May-JunJul-SepOct-DecJan-MarApr-JunJul-SepOct-DecJan-MarApr-JunJul-SepOct-DecJan-MarApr-JunJul-SepOct-DecJan-MarApr-JunJul-SepTask 4: Rolling Needs Assessment Lead: BudgetTask 4: Rolling Needs Assessment Lead: BudgetLead: PAZLead: PAZ5-Year Plan CIP SubmittalBudget Adoption5-Year Plan CIP SubmittalBudget Adoption5-Year Plan CIP SubmittalBudget Adoption5-Year Plan CIP SubmittalBudget Adoption2018 Bond ElectionPossible Bond ElectionTask 5.2: Department Review of LRCSPTask 5.3: PC Review and Transmittal of LRCSPTask 1: Coordination Activities FYs 2020-2021 LRCSPFYs 2022-2023 LRCSPTask 2: Strategic Investment Analysis Lead: PAZTask 3: Comprehensive Infrastructure Assessment Lead: PWDTask 5.1: LRCSP Draft ProductionTask 1: Coordination Activities Task 2: Strategic Investment Analysis Lead: PAZTask 3: Comprehensive Infrastructure Assessment Lead: PWDFYs 2017-2018 LRCSP Task 5.1: LRCSP Draft ProductionTask 5.2: Department …
CIP Working Group DRAFT_5 14 2019 i To: Spencer Cronk, City Manager From: The City of Austin Planning Commission Date: June 30, 2019 Subject: Transmittal of the Long-Range Capital Improvement Program Strategic Plan The Planning Commission is pleased to transmit the FYs 2019-2021 Long-Range Capital Improvement Program Strategic Plan (LRCSP). The LRCSP serves as a key link between the vision articulated in Imagine Austin with the City’s capital investments. The LRCSP is part of a larger Capital Improvement Program planning cycle, a multi-year, continuous process of planning, funding, and implementation of capital improvements, that also includes the Five-Year CIP Plan and the annual Capital Budget. Transmittal of the LRCSP to the City Manager allows the Planning Commission to meet its requirement under the Charter to submit a list of projects to the City Manager which implement the Imagine Austin Comprehensive Plan as per City Charter Article X, Section 4 (4): “The Planning Commission shall…Submit annually to the city manager, not less than ninety (90) days prior to the beginning of a budget year, a list of recommended capital improvements, which in the opinion of the commission are necessary or desirable to implement the adopted comprehensive plan or element or portion thereof during the forthcoming five-year period.” The LRCSP was first developed and transmitted to the City Manager in 2013 and was most recently updated in spring 2017. Moving forward the LRCSP will be updated every 2 years. The Comprehensive Plan Joint Committee of Planning Commission and ZAP participated in development of this year’s Long Range CIP Strategic Plan, appointed a 3 member CIP Working Group to review the draft LRCSP in detail and to develop the draft transmittal memo, and finalized a transmittal memo for consideration by the Planning Commission. The full Zoning and Platting Commission was also briefed on the LRCSP before the LRCSP and draft transmittal memo went before the Planning Commission for its consideration on June 11, 2019. This collaboration gives us the opportunity to give the City Manager more specific recommendations based on the pressing issues each of the commissions deal with regularly. From our key vantage point, our two commissions can assess the opportunities and obstacles presented by our current infrastructure capacity and conditions. Increasingly, we are presented with critical planning decisions that are dependent on the availability of adequate infrastructure. Austin’s rapid growth rate strains our ability to meet both planning and infrastructure needs. …
