Applicant Review Panel December 4, 2020 at 1:00 pm Via Videoconference James Christianson William Cooper, Vice-Chair PANEL MEMBERS IN ATTENDANCE Abigael McClean, Chair STAFF IN ATTENDANCE Matthew Dugan CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 1:00pm with all three members present. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first three speakers who register to speak no later than noon the day before the meeting will be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. No members of the public registered to speak. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES On Jim Christianson’s motion, Bill Cooper’s second, the meeting minutes for the November 20,2020 meeting were unanimously approved. 2. NEW BUSINESS The ARP may discuss and take action on the following agenda items A. Approach to assessing applications and application merits. Members discussed the applications and scoring matrix. Each member will score every application on three categories: Analytica1 Skills, Impartiality, and Diversity/Austin. Each category will be scored from 1 to 3, with 3 being the highest score. The members practiced scoring one application together. Matt Dugan with the Housing and Planning Department showed a draft map of the applications. 3. FUTURE AGENA ITEMS Request future agenda items, information, and reports B. Define work plan ADJOURNMENT Chair McClean adjourned the meeting at 1:40pm without objections. 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 Matt Dugan at Housing and Planning Department, at (512-974-7665), for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Applicant Review Panel, please contact Matt Dugan at 512-974-7665 or matthew.dugan@austintexas.gov
Versión en español a continuación. Regular Meeting of the Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center Advisory Board December 2, 2020 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center Advisory Board meeting to be held December 2, 2020 from 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm held Via Videoconferencing with social distancing modifications. Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers must register in advance by December 1, 2020 by Noon. All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center Advisory Board on December 2, 2020 Meeting, residents must: Call or email the board liaison Michelle Rojas at 512-974-3771 or michelle.rojas@austintexas.gov no later than noon on December 1. Speakers will be required to provide their name, item number(s) they wish to speak on, whether they are for/against/neutral, and a telephone number or email address. Once a request to speak has been called in or emailed to the board liaison, residents will receive either an email or phone call providing the telephone number to call on the day of the scheduled meeting. Speakers must call in at least 15 minutes prior to meeting start in order to speak, late callers will not be accepted and will not be able to speak. Speakers will be placed in a queue until their time to speak. Handouts or other information may be emailed to Michelle Rojas at 512-974-3711 or michelle.rojas@austintexas.gov by Noon the day before the scheduled meeting. This information will be provided to Board and Commission members in advance of the meeting. If this meeting is broadcast live, residents may watch the meeting here: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Reunión del Centro Mexico-Americano Emma S. Barrientos FECHA de la reunión 2 de diciembre de 6:00 pm a 7:30 pm La junta se llevará con modificaciones de distanciamiento social. Se permitirán comentarios públicos por teléfono; no se permitirá ninguna entrada en persona. Todos los oradores deben registrarse con anticipación (1 de diciembre antes del mediodía). Todos los comentarios públicos se producirán al comienzo de la reunión. Para hablar de forma remota en la reunión, los residentes deben: Llame o envíe un correo electrónico al enlace de la junta a Michelle Rojas al 512-974- 3711 o michelle.rojas@austintexas.gov a más tardar al mediodía (el día antes de la reunión). La …
Human Rights Commission Community Interest Announcement Online Town Hall on Disability and Policing in Austin Join our virtual event that centers the experiences of people with disabilities and their lived experiences in Austin, Texas. Event sponsored by Mayor Steve Adler, Office of Police Oversight, Equity Office, and the Mayor's Committee for People with Disabilities. Accommodations available. Please contact either David Ondich david.ondich@austintexas.gov or Lee Nguyen lee.ngyuen@austintexas.gov Wednesday, December 2, 2020 6:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Via Videoconference http://bit.ly/2HaMdG6 A quorum of commission members may be present. No action will be taken. For more information, please contact the commission’s staff liaison, Jonathan Babiak, at (512) 974-3203 or by email at Jonathan.Babiak@austintexas.gov.
Remote Meeting of the Environmental Commission December 2, 2020 at 6:00 P.M. Environmental Commission to be held December 2, 2020 with Social Distancing Modifications. Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers must register in advance (day before the scheduled meeting, December 1, 2020 by noon). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the December 2, 2020 Environmental Commission Meeting, residents must: •Call or email the commission liaison at: Kaela Champlin (512) 974-3443 or Kaela.Champlin@austintexas.gov, no later than noon, (the day before the meeting). The information required is the speaker name, item number(s) they wish to speak on, whether they are for/against/neutral, and a telephone number or email address. •Once a request to speak has been called in or emailed to the board liaison, residents will receive either an email or phone call providing the telephone number to call on the day of the scheduled meeting. •Speakers must call in at least 15 minutes prior to meeting start in order to speak, late callers will not be accepted and will not be able to speak. •Speakers will be placed in a queue until their time to speak. •Handouts or other information may be emailed to Kaela.Champlin@austintexas.gov by noon the day before the scheduled meeting. This information will be provided to Board and Commission members in advance of the meeting. •Residents may watch the meeting here: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live 1 Reunión del Environmental Commission Fecha de la reunion (2 de diciembre de 2020 a las 6:00 P.M.) La junta se llevará con modificaciones de distanciamiento social. Se permitirán comentarios públicos por teléfono; no se permitirá ninguna entrada en persona. Todos los oradores deben registrarse con anticipación (1 de diciembre de 2020 antes del mediodía). Todos los comentarios públicos se producirán al comienzo de la reunión. Para hablar de forma remota en la reunión, los residentes deben: • Llame o envíe un correo electrónico al enlace de la junta en (512) 690-6729, Kaela.Champlin@gmail.com a más tardar al mediodía (el día antes de la reunión). La información requerida es el nombre del orador, los números de artículo sobre los que desean hablar, si están a favor / en contra / neutrales, y un número de teléfono o dirección de correo electrónico. • Una vez que se haya llamado o enviado por correo electrónico una solicitud para hablar al enlace de …
BRUSHY CREEK REGIONAL UTILITY AUTHORITY RAW WATER PUMP STATION 9416 LIME CREEK ROAD, LEANDER, TEXAS 78641 SP-2020-0228D Jonathan Garner Environmental Program Coordinator Development Services Department SP-2020-0228D Site Location Austin ETJ Austin City Limits Edwards Aquifer Recharge Zone Edwards Aquifer Contributing Zone This product is for informational purposes and may not have been prepared for or be suitable for legal, engineering, or surveying purposes. It does not represent an on-the- ground survey and represents only the approximate relative location of property boundaries. This product has been produced by the Watershed Protection Department for the sole purpose of geographic reference. No warranty is made by the City of Austin regarding specific accuracy or completeness. 0 5 10 Miles[ PROJECT LOCATION PROPERTY DATA • Drinking Water Protection Zone • Water Supply Rural Watershed Classification • Lake Travis Watershed • 2-Mile ETJ Jurisdiction • Not located over Edwards Aquifer Recharge Zone • No Critical Environmental Features BACKGROUND Brushy Creek Regional Utility Authority (BCRUA) is a non- profit local government corporation and a partnership of the cities of Cedar Park, Leander, and Round Rock that treats and distributes water from the Lower Colorado River Authority (LCRA) to residents and businesses of the partner cities. This project is to construct a new raw water pump station to provide service to the partnering communities. EXISTING CONDITIONS PROPOSED SITE PLAN SLOPE EXHIBIT FILL EXHIBIT VARIANCE REQUEST The applicant requests variances from the following sections of code: 1. Request to vary from LDC 25-8-301 to construct private driveways crossing slopes in excess of 15 percent gradient. 2. Request to vary from LDC 25-8-302(A) to construct a surface parking lot on slopes in excess of 15 percent gradient. 3. Request to vary from LDC 25-8-302(B) to construct a building on slopes in excess of 25 percent gradient, and exceed impervious cover allowance on slopes with a gradient of more than 15 percent. 4. Request to vary from LDC 25-8-342 to allow fill in excess of four feet in 5. Request to vary from LDC 25-8-453(D)(1) to allow impervious cover in the Drinking Water Protection Zone. excess of 20 percent Net Site Area. VARIANCE RECOMMENDATION Staff determines that the findings of fact have been met and recommends approval of the variances with the following conditions: • Restoration of disturbed areas within the 40% Natural Area Buffer shall be subject to ECM Appendix A criteria; • Provide robust temporary and permanent erosion …
1514 W KOENIG LANE OFFICE BUILDING 1514 W KOENIG LANE SP-2019-0027CT Mike McDougal Environmental Policy Program Manager Development Services Department 1 PROPERTY DATA • Shoal Creek Watershed • Urban Watershed Classification • Desired Development Zone • City of Austin Full Purpose Jurisdiction • Not located over Edwards Aquifer Recharge Zone • No Critical Environmental Features on site • Council District 7 1514 W Koenig Ln NTS North 2 CRITICAL WATER QUALITY ZONE Waterway Centerline Project Site Critical Water Quality Zone The entire property is located within the Critical Water Quality Zone. North 3 FULLY DEVELOPED FLOODPLAINS Project Site The entire property is located within the fully developed 25 year floodplain and within the fully developed 100 year floodplain. 4 North EXISTING CONDITIONS North 5 TOPOGRAPHY The site has very little topographic change. The average slope is less than 2%. North 6 BACKGROUND • The applicant proposes to demolish the original single family structure built in 1952 and construct an office building with parking. • There is currently no water quality treatment on this site. 7 BACKGROUND (CONTINUED) • The existing impervious cover is 35.5% (approximately 2600 square feet); the proposed impervious cover is 70% (approximately 5000 square feet). • The applicant has minimized the additional proposed impervious cover. The on-site parking has been reduced from 15 to 10 spaces by providing offsite parking and through parking alternatives, including an urban core reduction and by providing on-site shower facilities to promote alternative commuting options. 8 BACKGROUND (CONTINUED) • Adjacent properties on Koenig Lane have existing impervious cover ranging from 19% to 91%. The proposed project is generally consistent with other development located along Koenig Lane. • Koenig Lane is a TxDOT roadway, but equates generally to a City of Austin minor arterial roadway. As such, single family residential represents an unsuitable use. 9 BACKGROUND (CONTINUED) • Most properties fronting this segment of Koenig Lane consist of single family residences that have been expanded for or replaced with commercial use. • This property was rezoned to LO from SF in 2004 by a Council Ordinance to create a Neighborhood Plan, numerous other properties in the area were similarly rezoned to non-residential use. 0 1 BACKGROUND (CONTINUED) • The entire property is located within the Critical Water Quality Zone. There is no opportunity to shift the proposed development to be located outside the Critical Water Quality Zone. • Therefore, any commercial use for …
ITEM FOR ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION AGENDA December 2, 2020 1514 W Koenig Lane Office Building; SP-2019-0027CT Wheels and Water LLC; Katie Kam, PhD, PE COMMISSION MEETING DATE: NAME & NUMBER OF PROJECT: NAME OF APPLICANT OR ORGANIZATION: LOCATION: 1514 W Koenig Lane COUNCIL DISTRICT: District # 7 ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW STAFF: Mike McDougal, Environmental Policy Program Manager Development Services Department 512-974-6380 mike.mcdougal@austintexas.gov WATERSHED: REQUEST: Shoal Creek Watershed, Urban Watershed Classification, Desired Development Zone Variance request is as follows: Request to vary from LDC 25-8-261 to allow construction in the Critical Water Quality Zone STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff does not recommend support for this variance, the findings of fact have not been met. Development Services Department Staff Recommendations Concerning Required Findings Project Name: Ordinance Standard: Watershed Protection Ordinance Variance Request: 1514 W Koenig Ln Office Building SP-2019-0027CT Request to vary from LDC 25-8-261 to allow construction in the Critical Water Quality Zone Include an explanation with each applicable finding of fact. A. Land Use Commission variance determinations from Chapter 25-8-41 of the City Code: 1. The requirement will deprive the applicant of a privilege available to owners of similarly situated property with approximately contemporaneous development subject to similar code requirements. Yes. The applicant proposes to demolish the original single family structure built in 1952 and construct an office building. The proposed project is located on Koenig Lane between Burnet Road and North Lamar Boulevard (see Staff Exhibit 1 – Vicinity Map). Most properties fronting this segment of Koenig Lane consist of single family residences that have been expanded for or replaced with commercial use. The existing impervious cover is 35.5% (approximately 2600 square feet); the proposed impervious cover is 70% (approximately 5000 square feet). Adjacent properties on Koenig Lane have existing impervious cover ranging from 19% to 91%. The proposed project is generally consistent with other development located along Koenig Lane. 2. The variance: a) Is not necessitated by the scale, layout, construction method, or other design decision made by the applicant, unless the design decision provides greater overall environmental protection than is achievable without the variance; No. The entire property is located within the Critical Water Quality Zone. The proposed project represents a design decision that does not provide greater overall environmental protection than is achievable without the variance. Is the minimum deviation from the code requirement necessary to allow a reasonable use of the property; Yes. The Critical Water Quality Zone associated …
Pamela Abee-Taulli Environmental Review Specialist Senior Development Services Department APPLIED MATERIALS LOGISTICS SERVICE CENTER CONCEPT SITE PLAN 9630 E US 290 HWY SVRD WB SP-2020-0178C.CP PROPERTY LOCATION & DATA •Decker Creek Watershed •Suburban Watershed Classification •Desired Developent Zone •Full Purpose Jurisdiction •Not located over Edwards Aquifer Recharge Zone •Wetland Critical Environmental Feature •Council District 1 PROPERTY LOCATION & DATA HARRIS BRANCH PKWY APPLIED MATERIALS CAMPUS & LIMITS OF CONSTRUCTION SITE CONDITIONS •2-5% slopes •Minimal natural character •Wetland Critical Environmental Feature WAREHOUSE LOCATION WETLAND CEF SITE PLAN •Applicant proposes to consolidate seven (7) off-site logistics facilities into one central warehouse and distribution service center. •The 699,000 square-foot warehouse will use automated robotic equipment, and therefore requires a consistent floor elevation. WAREHOUSE SITE PLAN TRUCK BAYS WAREHOUSE WETLAND CEF & BIOFILTRATION GRADING EXHIBIT RETAINING WALL CUT TO 12’
ITEM FOR ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION AGENDA COMMISSION MEETING DATE: December 2, 2020 NAME & NUMBER OF PROJECT: Applied Materials Logistics Service Center SP-2020-0321C NAME OF APPLICANT OR ORGANIZATION: Tammi Migl, Migl Engineering LOCATION: 9614 E US 290 Hwy, Austin, TX, 78724 COUNCIL DISTRICT: District 1 ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW STAFF: WATERSHED: REQUEST: STAFF RECOMMENDATION: STAFF CONDITION: Pamela Abee-Taulli Environmental Review Specialist Senior 512-974-1879, pamela.abee-taulli@austintexas.gov Decker Creek Watershed, Suburban Classification, Desired Development Zone Variance request is as follows: Request to vary from LDC 25-8-341 to allow cut to 12 feet. Staff recommends this variance, having determined the findings of fact to have been met. Applicant will stockpile and preserve topsoil for reuse in landscape, wetland mitigation, and/or biofiltration areas. November 4, 2020Page 1 Development Services Department Staff Recommendations Concerning Required Findings Project Name: Ordinance Standard: Watershed Protection Ordinance Variance Request: Applied Materials Logistics Service Center Vary from LDC 25-8-341 to allow cut to 12 feet Include an explanation with each applicable finding of fact. A. Land Use Commission variance determinations from Chapter 25-8-41 of the City Code: 1. The requirement will deprive the applicant of a privilege available to owners of similarly situated property with approximately contemporaneous development subject to similar code requirements. Yes The applicant intends to combine multiple warehouses into one consolidated warehouse at this location. Automated robotic equipment and human operated wheeled equipment to be used in the facility require a consistent floor elevation. The applicant proposes 699,000 square feet of warehouse space with a consistent floor elevation, as well as loading docks, fire lanes, and parking that will be constructed at elevations appropriate for the warehouse finished floor elevation. A consistent floor elevation is necessary for this type of automated warehouse. The applicant proposes to construct this facility on a site with minimal slopes (2% to 5%). However, the size of the warehouse necessitates cut up to 12 feet to achieve a consistent finished floor elevation. The applicant proposes cut up to 12 feet, which has been minimized by use of a retaining wall, as shown in Exhibit 1. 2. The variance: a) Is not necessitated by the scale, layout, construction method, or other design decision made by the applicant, unless the design decision provides greater overall environmental protection than is achievable without the variance; Yes The materials handling needs of the warehousing process, and inclusion of a large automated storage solution within the warehouse, require a single building with …
Wheels & Water LLC Austin, Texas 78723 Texas Registered Engineering Firm F-19740 http://www.wheelsandwaterllc.com December 1, 2020 Mike McDougal Environmental Policy Program Manager City of Austin Watershed Protection Department 505 Barton Springs Road Austin, Texas 78704 Re: Environmental variance requests for 1514 W. Koenig Lane Office Building, Austin, Texas 78756 Case: SP-2019-0027C To Mr. McDougal: Per staff’s determination, site plan case SP-2019-0027C must go to the Environmental Commission for a variance from Austin Land Development Code (LDC) section 25-8-261 because of the proposal to develop a three-story office building (the “proposed development”) at 1514 West Koenig Lane within the Critical Water Quality Zone (CWQZ) of the Hancock Branch of Shoal Creek. LDC section 25-8-261 states the following: In all watersheds, development is prohibited in a critical water quality zone except as provided in this Division. Development allowed in the critical water quality zone under this Division shall be revegetated and restored within the limits of construction as prescribed by the Environmental Criteria Manual. The purposes of this letter are to 1) explain why staff’s determination that this case needs a variance should be reconsidered, and 2) to request approval of the variance and describe findings of fact if there continues to be a determination that the variance is needed. Determination for Variance A request was made for staff to not apply the CWQZ to the property per LDC 25-8-92 (C) (2), which states: Notwithstanding the provisions of Subsection (C)(1), a critical water quality zone does not apply to a previously modified drainage feature serving a railroad or public roadway right-of-way that does not possess any natural and traditional character and cannot reasonably be restored to a natural condition. The last phrase “restored to a natural condition” indicates that the drainage feature referred to in LDC 25- 8-92 (C) (2) is intended to be a feature that at one point was a natural drainage feature with natural condition. The Hancock Branch of Shoal Creek was clearly modified in the construction of the subdivision to be a drainage feature to serve the Arroyo Seco roadway within the public roadway right-of-way (Figure 1). The creek is hemmed in between the two Arroyo Seco roadways; therefore, not able to naturally meander (Figure 1 and Figure 2). Curb inlets from the street to the creek (Figure 2) indicate Hancock Branch was made to be the drainage feature for Arroyo Seco. Thus, this project should have been …
ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION MOTION 20201202 002a Subject: Brushy Creek Regional Utility Authority Raw Water Pump Station, SP-2020-0228D Motion by: Katie Coyne Seconded by: Wendy Gordon Date: December 2, 2020 RATIONALE: 2. WHEREAS, the Environmental Commission recognizes the applicant is requesting five variances from code including: 1. Request to vary from LDC 25-8-301 to construct private driveways crossing slopes in excess of 15 percent gradient Request to vary from LDC 25-8-302(A) to construct a surface parking lot on slopes in excess of 15 percent gradient Request to vary from LDC 25-8-302(B) to construct a building on slopes in excess of 25 percent gradient and exceed impervious cover allowance on slopes with a gradient of more than 15 percent Request to vary from LDC 25-8-342 to allow fill in excess of four feet in the Drinking Water Protection Zone Request to vary from LDC 25-8-453(D)(1) to allow impervious cover in excess of 20 percent Net Site Area 5. 3. 4. WHEREAS, the Environmental Commission recognizes the site is located at 9416 Lime Creek Road, Leander, Texas in the City of Austin Extraterritorial Jurisdiction; and WHEREAS, the Environmental Commission recognizes that staff recommends this variance (with conditions) having determined the required Findings of Fact have been met. THEREFORE, the Environmental Commission recommends the variance request with the following; Staff Condition: 1. Restoration of disturbed areas within the 40% Natural Area Buffer shall be subject to ECM Appendix A criteria Provide robust temporary and permanent erosion and sedimentation controls downgradient of the proposed development beyond the minimum standard Provide dense screening vegetation in compliance with ECM 2.9.0 for all pervious areas between the building and mechanical equipment and the right-of-way. 3. 2. 1 VOTE 8-0 For: Gordon, Neely, Bedford, Thompson, Smith, Guerrero, Coyne, Maceo Against: None Abstain: None Recuse: Ramberg Absent: Creel, Nill Approved By: Linda Guerrero, Environmental Commission Chair 2
ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION MOTION 20201202 002b Subject: 1514 W Koenig Lane Office Building, SP-2019-0027CT Motion by: Kevin Ramberg Seconded by: Katie Coyne Date: December 2, 2020 RATIONALE: WHEREAS, the Environmental Commission recognizes the applicant is requesting a variance from LDC 25-8-261 to allow construction in the Critical Water Quality Zone. WHEREAS, the Environmental Commission recognizes that staff does not recommend this variance having determined the required Findings of Fact have not been met. THEREFORE, the Environmental Commission recommends denial the variance request. VOTE 9-0 For: Smith, Thompson, Neely, Coyne, Maceo, Ramberg, Guerrero, Gordon, Bedford Against: None Abstain: None Recuse: None Absent: Creel, Nill Approved By: Linda Guerrero, Environmental Commission Chair 1
ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION MOTION 20201202 002c Subject: Applied Materials Logistics Service Center, SP-2020-0321C Motion by: Kevin Ramberg Seconded by: Pam Thompson Date: December 2, 2020 RATIONALE: WHEREAS, the Environmental Commission recognizes the applicant is requesting a variance from LDC 25-8-341 to allow cut to 12 feet; and WHEREAS, the Environmental Commission recognizes that staff recommends this variance (with one staff condition) having determined the required Findings of Fact have been met. THEREFORE, the Environmental Commission recommends the variance request with the following; 1. Applicant will stockpile and preserve topsoil for reuse in landscape, wetland mitigation, and/or biofiltration areas. Staff Condition: VOTE 9-0 For: Smith, Thompson, Neely, Coyne, Maceo, Ramberg, Guerrero, Gordon, Bedford Against: None Abstain: None Recuse: None Absent: Creel, Nill Approved By: Linda Guerrero, Environmental Commission Chair 1
Versión en español a continuación. Regular Meeting of the Commission for Women Wednesday, December 2, 2020 at 9:00 a.m. Commission for Women to be held Wednesday, December 2, 2020 with Social Distancing Modifications Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers must register in advance (Tuesday, December 1, 2020 by noon). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the Commission for Women Meeting, members of the public must: •Call or email the board liaison at Matthew.Chustz@austintexas.gov or (512) 974-2859 no later than noon, (the day before the meeting). The information required is the speaker name, item number(s) they wish to speak on, whether they are for/against/neutral, and a telephone number or email address. •Once a request to speak has been called in or emailed to the board liaison, residents will receive either an email or phone call providing the telephone number to call on the day of the scheduled meeting. •Speakers must call in at least 15 minutes prior to meeting start in order to speak, late callers will not be accepted and will not be able to speak. •Speakers will be placed in a queue until their time to speak. •Handouts or other information may be emailed to Matthew.Chustz@austintexas.gov by Noon the day before the scheduled meeting. This information will be provided to Board and Commission members in advance of the meeting. •If this meeting is broadcast live, residents may watch the meeting here: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch- atxn-live Reunión del Commission for Women Miércoles, Diciembre 2, 2020 a 9:00 a.m. folletos La junta se llevará con modificaciones de distanciamiento social Se permitirán comentarios públicos por teléfono; no se permitirá ninguna entrada en persona. Todos los oradores deben registrarse con anticipación (Martes, Diciembre 1, 2020 antes del mediodía). Todos los comentarios públicos se producirán al comienzo de la reunión. Para hablar de forma remota en la reunión, los miembros del público deben: • Llame o envíe un correo electrónico al enlace de la junta en Matthew.Chustz@austintexas.gov or (512) 974-2859 a más tardar al mediodía (el día antes de la reunión). La información requerida es el nombre del orador, los números de artículo sobre los que desean hablar, si están a favor / en contra / neutrales, y un número de teléfono o dirección de correo electrónico. • Una vez que se haya llamado o enviado por correo …
COMMISSION FOR WOMEN MEETING MINUTES Friday, November 6, 2020 REGULAR MEETING Friday, November 6, 2020 COMMISSION FOR WOMEN MINUTES The Commission for Women convened for a regular meeting on Friday, November 6, 2020 via videoconference. Chair Austen called the Commission Meeting to order at 8:37 a.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Rebecca Austen, Chair Flannery Bope, Vice Chair Tanya Athar-Jogee Julia Cuba Lewis Neva Fernandez Juliana Gonzales Amanda Lewis Dyana Limon-Mercado Sarah Tober Commissioners Absent: None Vacant: District 2 District 3 Staff in Attendance: April Shaw, Human Resources Department 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a. Consider approval of the minutes from the Commission for Women regular meeting on October 7, 2020. The minutes from the regular meeting on October 7, 2020 were approved on Vice Chair Bope’s motion, Chair Austen’s second on a vote of 6-0, with Commissioners Lewis, Limon-Mercado, and Tober off the dais. Friday, November 6, 2020 COMMISSION FOR WOMEN MEETING MINUTES 2. OLD BUSINESS groups: i. Economic equity a. Discussion and possible action regarding updated from the following working Discussion was held. No action was taken. ii. Sexual assault, violence prevention, and survivor experience b. Discussion and possible action regarding updates from the Joint Inclusion Discussion was held. No action was taken. iii. Access to quality and affordable healthcare Discussion was held. No action was taken. iv. Women’s Hall of Fame Discussion was held. No action was taken. Committee. Discussion was held. No action was taken. FY2021 budget. Discussion was held. No action was taken. Austin’s women and girls. Discussion was held. No action was taken. anti-racism. Discussion was held. No action was taken. c. Discussion and possible action regarding the recommendation for the City of Austin d. Discussion and possible action regarding the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on e. Discussion and possible action regarding a recommendation to the City Council on 3. BRIEFINGS mental health. a. Presentation from Lifeworks by Danielle Owens regarding youth homelessness and COMMISSION FOR WOMEN MEETING MINUTES Friday, November 6, 2020 Danielle Owens, Lifeworks, provided a presentation to the Commission regarding youth Homelessness and mental health. b. Presentation from the Office of Police Oversight by Cristina Tangredi regarding the Analysis of Austin Police Department Racial Profiling Data. Cristina Tangredi, Office of Police Oversight, provided a presentation to the Commission regarding the Analysis of Austin Police Department Racial Profiling Data. 4. NEW BUSINESS a. Discussion and possible action regarding youth homelessness and mental health. b. …
87TH STATE LEGISLATIVE AGENDA Intergovernmental Relations Office – Brie L. Franco, Officer TEXAS LEGISLATURE INCREASINGLY FOCUSED ON CITIES Total Bills Introduced Total Bills Passed City-Related bills introduced City-Related bills passed Year 76th-1999 77th-2001 78th-2003 79th-2005 80th-2007 81st-2009 82nd-2011 83rd-2013 84th-2015 85th – 2017 5,813 5,612 5,633 5,512 6,241 7,464 5,938 5,950 6,476 6,800 1,622 1,601 1,384 1,389 1,481 1,459 1,379 1,437 1,329 1,208 1,230+ 1,200+ 1,200+ 1,200+ 1,200+ 1,500+ 1,500+ 1,900+ 1,900+ 2,500+ 86th – 2019 7,324 1,429 2,300+ 130+ 150+ 110+ 105+ 120+ 120+ 160+ 220+ 220+ 294 338 • 54 % more City- related bills were passed between 2015 and 2019 • 182 % more City – related bills were passed between 2009 and 2019 12/1/2020 87th Legislative Agenda 2 LEGISLATIVE SESSION: IGRO ROLE In the 86th session • 3,970 Bills/JR’s were filed in last 10 business days before filing deadline, March 8th. (54%). • 7,324 bills read and analyzed by IGRO. • Over 2,500 bills were determined by IGRO to affect cities. • 1,296 Bills/JR’s required analysis/action by departments and IGRO. 12/1/2020 87th Legislative Agenda 3 TREND: ANTI-CITY TONE: STATE LEADERSHIP "I think a broad-based law by the state of Texas that says across the board, the state is going to pre-empt local regulations, is a superior approach“ –Governor Greg Abbott 1 "Our cities are still controlled by Democrats…and where do we have all our problems in America? …in our cities that are mostly controlled by Democrat mayors and Democrat city council… That's where you see street crime.“ -Lt. Governor Dan Patrick 2 1: “Abbott wants "broad-based law" that pre-empts local regulations” Texas Tribune, March 21, 2017 2: “Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick blames city governments for "all our problems in America" Texas Tribune, AUG. 4, 2017 ISSUES THAT WILL INFLUENCE THE 87TH SESSION TREND: TONE Politically Charged, Overarching Issues Influencing the 87th session • Electing a new Speaker: Rep. Dade Phelan? • Redistricting (Special Session)? • School Finance & Budget • COVID-19 12/1/2020 87th Legislative Agenda 5 87TH AGENDA: LEGISLATURE’S CITY-RELATED PRIORITY ISSUES Super Preemption Police Reform Preemption COVID Preemption Employees’ Rights & Benefits Zoning / Short- Term Rentals No City Lobbying Austin Energy & Austin Water Revenue Caps Part II Annexation Part II: ETJ Regulation 12/1/2020 87th Legislative Agenda 6 DEVELOPING THE CITY’S LEGISLATIVE AGENDA: IGRO PROCESS: WHAT DRIVES THE AGENDA CONTENT? Council: Resolutions & Priority Themes Department Reviews and Input Community Input: Boards & Commissions …
City of Austin Commission for Women 2021 Charter • Austin will be the most equitable city in the nation for women and girls Vision Mission Values • The Commission for Women serves as an advisory body that advocates for and inspires the city council and city manager to prioritize women’s quality of life, so that Austin becomes the most equitable city in the nation for women and girls. • We prioritize diversity, equity, and inclusion • We raise awareness, are a resource, and take action through our expertise on women's issues • We recognize the achievements of women who make an impact on equity • We collaborate among the community and city leadership to accomplish collective goals • We are tenacious and drive results Quality of Life Issues for Women and Girls • Economic equity, including access to opportunity, workplace equity, affordability, housing and homelessness, childcare, and non-discrimination (e.g., CEDAW) • Safety, including sexual assault, domestic violence, trafficking, violence prevention, public safety and policing reform, victim services, and survivor experience • Health, including mental and physical well-being, access to quality and affordable healthcare, menstrual equity, maternal mortality, and impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic • Gender and race equity, including the intersection of disparities across race, ethnicity, gender, gender identity and sexual orientation These issues are a priority for the Commission for Women, and they define our work through 2023. We will measure our success on these issues and use them as benchmarks for the quality of life of women and girls, and those who self-identify as women. We will collaborate with city departments, community organizations, the Equity Office, and other Commissions (via the Joint Inclusion Committee), particularly regarding issues that affect women and girls of color. We will monitor key City of Austin leadership positions to ensure candidates make these issues a priority. We will champion these issues through recommendations, aligned working groups, and annual budget planning. Page 1 City of Austin Commission for Women 2021 Charter 2021 Working Groups & Goals Working Groups 2021 Goals Homelessness & Mental Health Research and recommend actions to address women and children with housing vulnerabilities or experiencing homelessness. Analyze the intersection of homelessness with mental health; recommend actions to address mental health issues for women and children experiencing homelessness. Represent the needs of women and girls with the Reimagining Public Safety task force. Ensure that Public Safety leadership, resources, budgets, policies and practices …
Versión en español a continuación. Special Meeting of the Bond Oversight Commission December 2, 2020 Bond Oversight Commission to be held December 2, 2020 with Social Distancing Modifications Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers must register in advance (December 1, 2020 by noon). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the December 2, 2020 Bond Oversight Commission Meeting, members of the public must: •Call or email the board liaison, Paige Warner, at (512) 974-2513 or paige.warner@austintexas.gov no later than noon, (the day before the meeting). The information required is the speaker name, item number(s) they wish to speak on, whether they are for/against/neutral, and a telephone number or email address. •Once a request to speak has been called in or emailed to the board liaison, residents will receive either an email or phone call providing the telephone number to call on the day of the scheduled meeting. •Speakers must call in at least 15 minutes prior to meeting start in order to speak, late callers will not be accepted and will not be able to speak. •Speakers will be placed in a queue until their time to speak. •Handouts or other information may be emailed to paige.warner@austintexas.gov by Noon the day before the scheduled meeting. This information will be provided to Board and Commission members in advance of the meeting. •If this meeting is broadcast live, residents may watch the meeting here: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch- atxn-live Reunión del Bond Oversight Commission FECHA de la reunion (Diciembre 2, 2020) al en junta correo envíe un electrónico enlace de La junta se llevará con modificaciones de distanciamiento social Se permitirán comentarios públicos por teléfono; no se permitirá ninguna entrada en persona. Todos los oradores deben registrarse con anticipación (Diciembre 1, 2020 antes del mediodía). Todos los comentarios públicos se producirán al comienzo de la reunión. Para hablar de forma remota en la reunión, los miembros del público deben: • Llame o (512)974-2513, la paige.warner@austintexas.gov a más tardar al mediodía (el día antes de la reunión). La información requerida es el nombre del orador, los números de artículo sobre los que desean hablar, si están a favor / en contra / neutrales, y un número de teléfono o dirección de correo electrónico. • Una vez que se haya llamado o enviado por correo electrónico una solicitud para hablar …
Special Meeting of the Zoning and Platting Commission December 1, 2020 Zoning and Platting Commission to be held December 1, 2020 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, November 30, 2020 by noon. ) To speak remotely at the December 1, 2020 Zoning and Platting Commission Meeting, residents must: Preferably email Commission Liaison, Andrew Rivera 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 November 30 2020 shall render a request null and void. automatically roll over. A registered speaker may not sign up another speaker. Previous registration on an item does not •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 November 30 2020. 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 Time Allotment: Speakers: 3 minutes. Applicant: 6 minutes and 3 minutes rebuttal. Monday, November 30 2020 Postponement requests must be submitted to the case manager and Andrew Rivera by 5PM Reunión de la Comisión de Zoning and Platting Fecha 1 de diciembre de 2020 La Comisión de Zoning and Platting se reunirá el 1 de diciembre de 2020 con modificaciones de distanciamiento soial. 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, 30 de Noviembre de 2020). 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 30 …
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET CASE: C14-2020-0116 – 10304 Old San Antonio Road ZONING FROM: I-RR ADDRESS: 10304 Old San Antonio Road TOTAL SITE AREA: 13.92 acres PROPERTY OWNERS: Bernadette M. Rainosek, Frank A. Miller, Walter John Miller AGENT: McLean & Howard, LLP (Jeffrey S. Howard) DISTRICT: 5 ZONING TO: MF-3 CASE MANAGER: Wendy Rhoades (512-974-7719, wendy.rhoades@austintexas.gov) STAFF RECOMMENDATION: The Staff recommendation is to grant multifamily residence – low density (MF-2) district zoning. For a summary of the basis of Staff’s recommendation, see case manager comments. ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: December 1, 2020: November 17, 2020: APPROVED A POSTPONEMENT REQUEST BY STAFF TO DECEMBER 1, 2020 CITY COUNCIL ACTION: December 10, 2020: ORDINANCE NUMBER: [A. DENKLER; H. SMITH – 2ND] (11-0) ISSUES: The Applicant is in agreement with the Staff recommendation. Watershed Protection Department staff has provided a status report of the low water crossing project on Old San Antonio Road (just west of its intersection with the IH 35 service road), located at the back of this report. A cul de sac across from the northeast corner of the zoning area is estimated for construction in Spring 2021 and would be used to prevent access to the low water crossing during flooding events. There are approved striping plans for the improvement of Old San Antonio Road and construction of Brezza Lane located near the southeast corner of Akins High School (SP- C14-2020-0116 Page 2 2019-0161D – Brezza Lane Extension). The project was approved by the City on August 31, 2020 and included: - Southbound Left turn lane from Old San Antonio Road to its intersection with FM 1626 - 6’ sidewalks and a 7’ shoulder on both sides of Old San Antonio Road from FM 1626 to approximately where Old San Antonio Road splits from Brezza Lane - Northbound Left turn lane from Brezza Lane onto Old San Antonio Road. Please refer to approved plan sheets at the back of this report. There are no submitted or approved development permits for other sections of Old San Antonio north of the area described above. Assessment of required transportation mitigation, including the potential dedication of right-of-way and easements, and participation in roadway and other multi-modal improvements, will occur at the time of site plan application. CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: The property is 13.92 acres and located on Old San Antonio Road, a two-lane roadway just west of IH-35 approximately one …
DISTRICT: 6 ZONING TO: CH ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET CASES: C14-2020-0124 – Gemini Tract A C14-2020-0125 – Gemini Tract B C14-2020-0126 – Gemini Tract C C14-2020-0127 – Gemini Tract D ZONING FROM: CS-MU ADDRESS: 14231 North 183A Highway Service Road Northbound TOTAL SITE AREA: 24.6705 acres C14-2020-0124 – 19.1167 acres; C14-2020-0126 – 0.1834 acres (7,989 sf); PROPERTY OWNER: Ascension Seton (Scott Herndon) AGENT: Metcalfe Wolff Stuart & Williams, LLP (Michele Rogerson Lynch) C14-2020-0125 – 5.2978 acres C14-2020-0127 – 0.0726 acres (3,162 sf) CASE MANAGER: Wendy Rhoades (512-974-7719, wendy.rhoades@austintexas.gov) STAFF RECOMMENDATION: The Staff recommendation is to grant commercial highway services (CH) district zoning. For a summary of the basis of Staff’s recommendation, see case manager comments. ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: December 1, 2020: CITY COUNCIL ACTION: December 10, 2020: ORDINANCE NUMBER: ISSUES: None at this time. CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: The subject four rezoning areas are undeveloped and separated by dedicated, unbuilt right-of- way and zoned general commercial services – mixed use (CS-MU) district. The property is located at the intersection of Avery Ranch Boulevard and North 183A Highway Service Road Northbound and will have frontage on an unbuilt section of North Lake Creek Parkway along the northeast property line. For context, Lakeline Boulevard is approximately 900 feet to the south. There is undeveloped property across Avery Ranch Boulevard to the north (I- C14-2020-0124_0127 Page 2 RR, MF-4), undeveloped property across the unbuilt North Lake Creek Parkway right-of- way to the east (MF-4), undeveloped property to the south (MF-4, CS-MU), and the North 183A Service Road Northbound and main lanes to the west. Please refer to Exhibits A and A-1 – Zoning Map and Aerial Exhibit. The Applicant proposes to rezone the property to the commercial highway services (CH) district so that it may be developed with a hospital (general) use, and related driveways, parking areas and open space. Please refer to Exhibit B for the Master Site Plan showing the campus layout and location of each rezoning case. BASIS OF RECOMMENDATION: The proposed zoning should be consistent with the purpose statement of the district sought. Commercial highway services (CH) district is the designation for a use that has operating and traffic generation characteristics that require that the use be located at the intersection of State maintained highways other than scenic arterial roadways. A CH district designation may be applied to a single major mixed use development of a …
DISTRICT: 6 ZONING TO: CH ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET CASES: C14-2020-0124 – Gemini Tract A C14-2020-0125 – Gemini Tract B C14-2020-0126 – Gemini Tract C C14-2020-0127 – Gemini Tract D ZONING FROM: CS-MU ADDRESS: 14231 North 183A Highway Service Road Northbound TOTAL SITE AREA: 24.6705 acres C14-2020-0124 – 19.1167 acres; C14-2020-0126 – 0.1834 acres (7,989 sf); PROPERTY OWNER: Ascension Seton (Scott Herndon) AGENT: Metcalfe Wolff Stuart & Williams, LLP (Michele Rogerson Lynch) C14-2020-0125 – 5.2978 acres C14-2020-0127 – 0.0726 acres (3,162 sf) CASE MANAGER: Wendy Rhoades (512-974-7719, wendy.rhoades@austintexas.gov) STAFF RECOMMENDATION: The Staff recommendation is to grant commercial highway services (CH) district zoning. For a summary of the basis of Staff’s recommendation, see case manager comments. ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: December 1, 2020: CITY COUNCIL ACTION: December 10, 2020: ORDINANCE NUMBER: ISSUES: None at this time. CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: The subject four rezoning areas are undeveloped and separated by dedicated, unbuilt right-of- way and zoned general commercial services – mixed use (CS-MU) district. The property is located at the intersection of Avery Ranch Boulevard and North 183A Highway Service Road Northbound and will have frontage on an unbuilt section of North Lake Creek Parkway along the northeast property line. For context, Lakeline Boulevard is approximately 900 feet to the south. There is undeveloped property across Avery Ranch Boulevard to the north (I- C14-2020-0124_0127 Page 2 RR, MF-4), undeveloped property across the unbuilt North Lake Creek Parkway right-of- way to the east (MF-4), undeveloped property to the south (MF-4, CS-MU), and the North 183A Service Road Northbound and main lanes to the west. Please refer to Exhibits A and A-1 – Zoning Map and Aerial Exhibit. The Applicant proposes to rezone the property to the commercial highway services (CH) district so that it may be developed with a hospital (general) use, and related driveways, parking areas and open space. Please refer to Exhibit B for the Master Site Plan showing the campus layout and location of each rezoning case. BASIS OF RECOMMENDATION: The proposed zoning should be consistent with the purpose statement of the district sought. Commercial highway services (CH) district is the designation for a use that has operating and traffic generation characteristics that require that the use be located at the intersection of State maintained highways other than scenic arterial roadways. A CH district designation may be applied to a single major mixed use development of a …
DISTRICT: 6 ZONING TO: CH ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET CASES: C14-2020-0124 – Gemini Tract A C14-2020-0125 – Gemini Tract B C14-2020-0126 – Gemini Tract C C14-2020-0127 – Gemini Tract D ZONING FROM: CS-MU ADDRESS: 14231 North 183A Highway Service Road Northbound TOTAL SITE AREA: 24.6705 acres C14-2020-0124 – 19.1167 acres; C14-2020-0126 – 0.1834 acres (7,989 sf); PROPERTY OWNER: Ascension Seton (Scott Herndon) AGENT: Metcalfe Wolff Stuart & Williams, LLP (Michele Rogerson Lynch) C14-2020-0125 – 5.2978 acres C14-2020-0127 – 0.0726 acres (3,162 sf) CASE MANAGER: Wendy Rhoades (512-974-7719, wendy.rhoades@austintexas.gov) STAFF RECOMMENDATION: The Staff recommendation is to grant commercial highway services (CH) district zoning. For a summary of the basis of Staff’s recommendation, see case manager comments. ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: December 1, 2020: CITY COUNCIL ACTION: December 10, 2020: ORDINANCE NUMBER: ISSUES: None at this time. CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: The subject four rezoning areas are undeveloped and separated by dedicated, unbuilt right-of- way and zoned general commercial services – mixed use (CS-MU) district. The property is located at the intersection of Avery Ranch Boulevard and North 183A Highway Service Road Northbound and will have frontage on an unbuilt section of North Lake Creek Parkway along the northeast property line. For context, Lakeline Boulevard is approximately 900 feet to the south. There is undeveloped property across Avery Ranch Boulevard to the north (I- C14-2020-0124_0127 Page 2 RR, MF-4), undeveloped property across the unbuilt North Lake Creek Parkway right-of- way to the east (MF-4), undeveloped property to the south (MF-4, CS-MU), and the North 183A Service Road Northbound and main lanes to the west. Please refer to Exhibits A and A-1 – Zoning Map and Aerial Exhibit. The Applicant proposes to rezone the property to the commercial highway services (CH) district so that it may be developed with a hospital (general) use, and related driveways, parking areas and open space. Please refer to Exhibit B for the Master Site Plan showing the campus layout and location of each rezoning case. BASIS OF RECOMMENDATION: The proposed zoning should be consistent with the purpose statement of the district sought. Commercial highway services (CH) district is the designation for a use that has operating and traffic generation characteristics that require that the use be located at the intersection of State maintained highways other than scenic arterial roadways. A CH district designation may be applied to a single major mixed use development of a …
DISTRICT: 6 ZONING TO: CH ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET CASES: C14-2020-0124 – Gemini Tract A C14-2020-0125 – Gemini Tract B C14-2020-0126 – Gemini Tract C C14-2020-0127 – Gemini Tract D ZONING FROM: CS-MU ADDRESS: 14231 North 183A Highway Service Road Northbound TOTAL SITE AREA: 24.6705 acres C14-2020-0124 – 19.1167 acres; C14-2020-0126 – 0.1834 acres (7,989 sf); PROPERTY OWNER: Ascension Seton (Scott Herndon) AGENT: Metcalfe Wolff Stuart & Williams, LLP (Michele Rogerson Lynch) C14-2020-0125 – 5.2978 acres C14-2020-0127 – 0.0726 acres (3,162 sf) CASE MANAGER: Wendy Rhoades (512-974-7719, wendy.rhoades@austintexas.gov) STAFF RECOMMENDATION: The Staff recommendation is to grant commercial highway services (CH) district zoning. For a summary of the basis of Staff’s recommendation, see case manager comments. ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: December 1, 2020: CITY COUNCIL ACTION: December 10, 2020: ORDINANCE NUMBER: ISSUES: None at this time. CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: The subject four rezoning areas are undeveloped and separated by dedicated, unbuilt right-of- way and zoned general commercial services – mixed use (CS-MU) district. The property is located at the intersection of Avery Ranch Boulevard and North 183A Highway Service Road Northbound and will have frontage on an unbuilt section of North Lake Creek Parkway along the northeast property line. For context, Lakeline Boulevard is approximately 900 feet to the south. There is undeveloped property across Avery Ranch Boulevard to the north (I- C14-2020-0124_0127 Page 2 RR, MF-4), undeveloped property across the unbuilt North Lake Creek Parkway right-of- way to the east (MF-4), undeveloped property to the south (MF-4, CS-MU), and the North 183A Service Road Northbound and main lanes to the west. Please refer to Exhibits A and A-1 – Zoning Map and Aerial Exhibit. The Applicant proposes to rezone the property to the commercial highway services (CH) district so that it may be developed with a hospital (general) use, and related driveways, parking areas and open space. Please refer to Exhibit B for the Master Site Plan showing the campus layout and location of each rezoning case. BASIS OF RECOMMENDATION: The proposed zoning should be consistent with the purpose statement of the district sought. Commercial highway services (CH) district is the designation for a use that has operating and traffic generation characteristics that require that the use be located at the intersection of State maintained highways other than scenic arterial roadways. A CH district designation may be applied to a single major mixed use development of a …
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET CASE NUMBER: C14H-2020-0133 HLC DATE: ZAP DATE: CC DATE: October 26, 2020 November 16, 2020 December 1, 2020 December 10, 2020 APPLICANT: Historic Landmark Commission HISTORIC NAME: David C. Graeber House WATERSHED: Taylor Slough North ADDRESS OF PROPOSED ZONING CHANGE: 4509 Balcones Drive ZONING FROM: SF-3 to SF-3-H COUNCIL DISTRICT: 10 SUMMARY STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Recommend historic zoning based on the house’s architecture and association with David C. Graeber. QUALIFICATIONS FOR LANDMARK DESIGNATION: Architecture, historical association HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION ACTION: October 26, 2020: Initiated historic zoning. November 16, 2020: Recommended historic zoning to Zoning and Platting Commission, 11-0-0. ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISSION ACTION: N/A DEPARTMENT COMMENTS: The house is beyond the bounds of any City survey to date. CITY COUNCIL DATE: December 10, 2020 ACTION: N/A ORDINANCE READINGS: 1st, 2nd, 3rd ORDINANCE NUMBER: N/A CASE MANAGER: Kalan Contreras PHONE: 974-2727 NEIGHBORHOOD ORGANIZATION: Highland Park West Balcones Area Neighborhood Assn. BASIS FOR RECOMMENDATION: Architecture: The building is constructed in the Contemporary style (McAlester, 2017). Its use of natural materials, its low-slung form that blends into the hillside, its continuous expanses of glass, and its Japanese-inspired detailing—deep roof overhangs with exposed rafters, styled wood railings and gable ornamentation, “panelized” walls and windows, and the building’s overall orientation around a semi-interior courtyard—exemplify the style.The split-level house has horizontal and vertical wood siding; fixed and sliding undivided full- height and ribbon windows; a cross-gabled roof with gable-end detailing, exposed rafter tails, deep eaves, and triangular brackets; and Japanese-inspired decorative wood details at railings, roofline, and fenestration. The site is terraced with masonry retaining walls that follow the contours of its topography, softening the transition between house and landscape. B-061 of 20 Historical Associations: The building at 4509 Balcones Drive was constructed in 1959 by architect David C. Graeber as his personal dwelling. Graeber, who moved to Austin to attend the UT School of Architecture after building homes with his father’s lumber business in San Antonio, joined Kuhne, Brooks, and Barr in 1957. He became a firm partner in 1961. When they began consulting for the University of Texas in 1962, Graeber led the design teams for all new university buildings for the next four years. He established Graeber, Simmons, and Cowan in 1978. Notable projects throughout Graeber’s career include the Lyndon Baines Johnson Presidential Library, the All Faiths Chapel of the Austin State Supported Living Center, the Johnson Space Center in …
Frequently Asked Questions This FAQ sheet is intended to provide a brief orientation to the Historic Design Standards. Please contact preservation@austintexas.gov if you have further questions or feedback about the standards. 1 Why were the Historic Design Standards I own a property in a locally designated historic developed? Don’t we already have standards for district. How will the Historic Design Standards 3 historic properties? affect me? The Historic Design Standards were developed to clarify existing standards for historic landmarks and National Register districts, and to make the historic district application process easier and more equitable for new districts. The Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Rehabilitation form the foundation of preservation practice in the United States and are used in Austin to evaluate proposed changes to historic landmarks and in National Register district. However, these very general standards can be challenging to interpret when planning and evaluating specific projects. The Historic Design Standards build on them with more specific standards and illustrations of good practices. For new historic districts, community members compiling an application currently must hire a consultant or learn how to develop their own design standards, then go through multiple rounds of review with other property owners and City staff. This adds time and cost to the application process—and results in design standards that are nearly identical to those for other districts. The Historic Design Standards will provide a consistent, predictable set of standards for all areas considering historic district designation. 2 I own a historic landmark. How will the Historic Design Standards affect me? If adopted by City Council, the Historic Design Standards will clarify existing standards for exterior changes to historic landmarks, as well as new construction on landmarked properties. The Historic Design Standards are based on the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Rehabilitation that City staff and the Historic Landmark Commisison currently use to evaluate changes to historic landmarks, but they are clearer, more specific, and easier to use for planning and evaluating projects. The Historic Design Standards will not affect previously agreed-upon design standards for existing historic districts. They do align with existing district design standards and may be adopted by property owners within each district if desired. 4 I own a property in a National Register district. How will the Historic Design Standards affect me? If adopted by City Council, the Historic Design Standards will clarify existing recommended guidelines for changes to …
Historic Design Standards City of Austin Adopted _________ Welcome In Austin, historic preservation encourages the preservation of historic buildings, structures, sites, and districts; promotes awareness of cultural and architectural heritage; and helps shape a more sustainable, equitable, and livable place. As the city grows, these Historic Design Standards will help property owners, designers, builders, and historic preservation professionals make consistent decisions about how to meet present-day needs while stewarding local built heritage and achieving larger goals. Clear standards and graphics show good practices, as well as changes to avoid. The Historic Design Standards were created by a working group representing property owners, designers, developers, advocates, and the Historic Landmark Commission. The working group sought to develop locally relevant standards grounded in national preservation principles. Many members are laypeople, and readability was a key concern: the standards needed to be understandable by property owners and neighbors considering whether to apply for historic district designation, as well as by architects. A Maintenance and Preservation chapter and illustrated glossary support those who want to learn more about architectural elements and materials. The Historic Design Standards promote long-term sustainability by supporting the retention and repair of existing buildings, which keep tons of old-growth wood and other material in use and out of the landfill. They also support sustainable solutions for making buildings more energy efficient now, from high-impact improvements like attic insulation and duct sealing to DIY changes such as weather-stripping around windows and doors. Historic Preservation Office staff are available to answer questions and provide feedback on proposed projects. Reach out to preservation@austintexas.gov or call (512) 974-3393. Left cover image: People looking out over Austin, ca. 1940s Acknowledgments Design Standards Working Group The Historic Landmark Commission created the Design Standards Working Group on September 24, 2018 to create a new set of historic design standards, with the goals of providing clear, user-friendly standards and guidelines for all historic property owners and of simplifying the historic district application process. This document is the product of the working group’s efforts and is modeled on the Preservation Austin design standards template produced through a community initiative in April 2011. David Carroll, AIA Urban Design Commission, preservation architect Janet Beinke Historic district property owner Cara Bertron Historic Preservation Office staff Madeline Clites Preservation consultant Angela Gaudette Historic Preservation Office staff Laura Keating Urban Design staff Marie Oehlerking-Read Texas Historical Commission staff (prev.) Misael Ramos Representative from potential …
November 13, 2020 Terri Myers, Chair City of Austin Historic Landmark Commission Re: Proposed Historic Design Standards Dear Ms. Myers, Preservation Austin exists to empower Austinites to shape a more inclusive, resilient, and meaningful community culture through preservation. We write today to respectfully support Austin's Historic Preservation Office's proposed Historic Design Standards. We commend the time-intensive and community-focused efforts of the working group and the Historic Preservation Office staff. We believe that the design standards will increase equity and accessibility in Austin’s local historic district application process. Preservation Austin has adopted Underrepresented Heritage as an FY21 Advocacy Priority. We see the citywide design standards as an encouragement to many groups who would not have the time or money to develop unique standards for their proposed district. We are optimistic the design standards will encourage new local district applications. At the same time, these design standards will streamline the Historic Landmark Commission process for city staff and advocates alike by providing clear and consistent standards. We believe this will create a more efficient and effective process for the benefit of all. We also believe the standards support the preservation of our city's diverse heritage, for the people of Austin, in a way that's compatible with increasing density. Preservation Austin knows how crucial density is for Austin's future and appreciate that the standards do not discourage density but rather recognizes that it can occur alongside preserving our historic neighborhoods. Preservation Austin encourages the Historic Landmark Commission to support the proposed Historic Design Standards. We know they will be an asset to our city for years to come. We again recognize the dedication that went into creating these standards and hope to see them adopted. Thank you for your service to the community, Clayton Bullock, President 1 of 1B-16
ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISSION DECEMBER 1, 2020 Historic preservation is a tool to steward change. Historic preservation is a tool to steward change. Design standards provide a clear, objective way to evaluate proposed changes. WHY HISTORIC DESIGN STANDARDS? 1. 2. Increase equity by reducing resources required for the historic district application. Increase predictability for property owners in potential districts. 3. Take a common-sense approach to design standards by recognizing underlying principles. WHY HISTORIC DESIGN STANDARDS? 4. Provide clearer standards for historic landmark owners and National Register district property owners. 5. Provide an educational tool for all historic property owners. 6. Provide consistent standards for project review by commissioners and staff. 7. Follow good practices in preservation. SECRETARY’S STANDARDS FOR REHABILITATION 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. A property will be used as it was historically or be given a new use that requires minimal change to its distinctive materials, features, spaces, and spatial relationships. The historic character of a property will be retained and preserved. The removal of distinctive materials or alteration of features, spaces, and spatial relationships that characterize a property will be avoided. Each property will be recognized as a physical record of its time, place, and use. Changes that create a false sense of historical development, such as adding conjectural features or elements from other historic properties, will not be undertaken. Changes to a property that have acquired historic significance in their own right will be retained and preserved. Distinctive materials, features, finishes, and construction techniques or examples of craftsmanship that characterize a property will be preserved. Deteriorated historic features will be repaired rather than replaced. Where the severity of deterioration requires replacement of a distinctive feature, the new feature will match the old in design, color, texture, and, where possible, materials. Replacement of missing features will be substantiated by documentary and physical evidence. Chemical or physical treatments, if appropriate, will be undertaken using the gentlest means possible. Treatments that cause damage to historic materials will not be used. Archeological resources will be protected and preserved in place. If such resources must be disturbed, mitigation measures will be undertaken. New additions, exterior alterations, or related new construction will not destroy historic materials, features, and spatial relationships that characterize the property. The new work will be differentiated from the old and will be compatible with the historic materials, features, size, scale and proportion, and …
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET TO: LI-PDA CASE: C14-2020-0117 (Samsung Rezoning Tract 1 and 3-1) DISTRICT: 1 ZONING FROM: PUD Nature of the Request: The applicant is requesting to rezone the property to LI-PDA, Limited Industrial-Planned Development Area Combining District, zoning to create a new PDA area that will provide for the expansion of the Samsung Austin Semiconductor campus. Please see the Applicant Request Letter – Exhibit C. The applicant is proposing PDA conditions for this property that will mirror the uses, subdivision requirements and site development standards that were approved in the original Samsung PDA site through Ordinances No. 960229-L and 20190509-031. Please see the Proposed PDA Subdivision and Site Development Standards – Exhibit D. ADDRESS: 3215 East Parmer Lane SITE AREA: Tract 1: 56.42 acres (2,457,655.2 sq. ft.) Tract 3-1: 39.28 acres (1,711,036.8 sq. ft.) 95.70 acres (4,168,692.0 sq. ft.) PROPERTY OWNER: Samsung Austin Semiconductor, LLC AGENT: Drenner Group, PC (Dave Anderson) CASE MANAGER: Sherri Sirwaitis (512-974-3057, sherri.sirwaitis@austintexas.gov) STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends LI-PDA, Limited Industrial-Planned Development Area Combining District, zoning with conditions. ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: December 1, 2020 CITY COUNCIL ACTION: December 10, 2020 ORDINANCE NUMBER: ISSUES: C14-2020-0117 2 An amendment to the Pioneer Crossing Planned Unit Development (PUD) will be deferred. A condition of the approval for this case is a PUD amendment will be initiated to address the removal of this land area from the Pioneer Crossing PUD. CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: This property in question comprised of two undeveloped tracts of land located on the southeast corner of East Parmer Lane and Samsung Boulevard. This 95.98 acre site is to the east of the Samsung Semiconductor industrial campus across Samsung Boulevard. The original Samsung Austin Semiconductor plant is a 300-acre tract of land that fronts onto East Parmer Lane. The property was zoned LI-PDA in zoning case C14-96-0007 through Ordinance No. 960229-L. Surrounding land uses in the Pioneer Crossing Planned Unit Development (PUD) include undeveloped tracts of land directly to the north, south, east and west. There is a single-family residential neighborhood further to the south (Pioneer East). In this request, the applicant is requesting to remove land from the Pioneer Crossing PUD to rezone it to LI-PDA to create a new Planned Development Area (PDA) that will consistent with the zoning of the existing Samsung campus. The proposed PDA agreement will reflect almost the same conditions approved on the current Samsung Austin …
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET TO: LI-PDA CASE: C14-2020-0118 (Samsung Rezoning Tracts 2 and 3) DISTRICT: 1 ZONING FROM: PUD Nature of the Request: The applicant is requesting to rezone the property to LI-PDA, Limited Industrial-Planned Development Area Combining District, zoning to create a new PDA area that will provide for the expansion of the Samsung Austin Semiconductor campus. Please see the Applicant Request Letter – Exhibit C. The applicant is proposing PDA conditions for this property that will mirror the uses, subdivision requirements and site development standards that were approved in the original Samsung PDA site through Ordinances No. 960229-L and 20190509-031. Please see the Proposed PDA Subdivision and Site Development Standards – Exhibit D. ADDRESS: 2001 - 2821 East Parmer Lane and 11600 - 12161 Samsung Boulevard SITE AREA: Tract 2: 27.80 acres (1,210,968 sq. ft.) Tract 3: 81.45 acres (3,547,962 sq. ft.) 109.25 acres (4,758,930 sq. ft.) PROPERTY OWNER: Samsung Austin Semiconductor, LLC AGENT: Drenner Group, PC (Dave Anderson) CASE MANAGER: Sherri Sirwaitis (512-974-3057, sherri.sirwaitis@austintexas.gov) STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends LI-PDA, Limited Industrial-Planned Development Area Combining District, zoning with conditions. ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: December 1, 2020 CITY COUNCIL ACTION: December 10, 2020 ORDINANCE NUMBER: ISSUES: C14-2020-0118 2 An amendment to the Pioneer Crossing Planned Unit Development (PUD) will be deferred. A condition of the approval for this case is a PUD amendment will be initiated to address the removal of this land area from the Pioneer Crossing PUD. CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: The property in question is two undeveloped tracts of land, consisting of 109.237 acres, which abut the Samsung Semiconductor industrial campus to the west and south. The original Samsung Austin Semiconductor plant is a 300-acre tract of land that fronts onto East Parmer Lane. The property was zoned LI-PDA in zoning case C14-96-0007 through Ordinance No. 960229-L. Surrounding land uses in the Pioneer Crossing Planned Unit Development (PUD) include undeveloped tracts of land directly to the north, south, east and west. There are single-family residential neighborhoods further to the south (Pioneer East) and west (Pioneer Crossing West). In this request, the applicant is requesting to remove land from the Pioneer Crossing PUD to rezone it to LI-PDA to create a new Planned Development Area (PDA) that will consistent with the zoning of the existing Samsung campus. The proposed PDA agreement will reflect almost the same conditions approved on the current Samsung Austin Semiconductor site …
November 30, 2020 Memorandum for Zoning and Platting Commission Chair Kiolbassa and Members (Jolene.Kiolbassa@austintexas.gov) Subject: Against Staff Basis of Recommendation—No Bus for Samsung Rezoning (B-08: C14-2020-0117, B-09: C14-2020-0118) 1. Background: FM 734/Parmer Lane is car-centric. June 8, 2020 Capital Area Metropolitan Planning Organization reallocated $633M to I-35 Capital Express Central, eliminating 3 Northeast MetroRapid Lines (Parmer, Dessau, Decker)—funding, in part, Oak Hill (southwest least minorities) with no discourse. $7.1B Prop A disregarded 425-acre East Village development; 5,500 apartment units within 2 miles of Samsung—Imagine Austin Dessau/Parmer Neighborhood Center (p. A-31). “The county's most expensive agreement is with Samsung; Travis County has rebated $65 million in property taxes to Samsung since 2009,” KUT reported July 31, 2019. In light of $65M tax rebate, request Samsung provide Uber/Lyft cards to expand jobs to transit minorities. 2. Opposition - No Transit (Route 392/Dessau: 3-mile Samsung walk): “Staff recommends LI-PDA, Limited Industrial-Planned Development Area Combining District, zoning with conditions” (p. 2). However, I disagree with “BASIS OF RECOMMENDATION: 2. . . . The staff recommends the applicant’s request for LI-PDA zoning as the property is located on an arterial roadway, East Parmer Lane, which is a designated Activity Corridor as shown on the Imagine Austin Growth Concept Map” (p. 2). Backup - B-08 (C14-2020-0117 (Samsung Rezoning Tract 1).pdf (16.3MB) Backup - B-09 (C14-2020-0118 (Samsung Rezoning Tracts 2 and 3).pdf (15.3MB) a. Connectivity: Staff Report accurately notes, “The mobility and connectivity options in this area are below average” (p. 12). b. Imagine Austin (Adopted June 15, 2012; Amended 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018) definition: “Activity corridors . . . To improve mobility along an activity corridor, new and redevelopment should reduce per capita car use and increase walking, bicycling, and transit use. Intensity of land use should correspond to the availability of quality transit, public space, and walkable destinations. Site design should use building arrangement and open space to reduce walking distance to transit and destinations, achieve safety and comfort, and draw people outdoors” (p. 106). [Note: Unsafe = No sidewalk: Dessau to Samsung] LUT P20. Locate industry, warehousing, logistics, manufacturing, and other freight intensive uses in proximity to adequate transportation and utility infrastructure. (See also E P16) (p. 136/348) [p. 120] E P16. Expand connectivity within the Texas Triangle (Dallas/Fort Worth, Austin, San Antonio, and Houston) in order to facilitate movement of ideas, goods, and people for economic prosperity. (See also …
Zoning and Platting Commission Q & A Report B-1 Question Commissioner Denkler / Response Staff: 1) Does the applicant have permission to use Akin High School's connection to the proposed Brezza Lane? RESPONSE: Once the connection to Brezza Lane is constructed and accepted by the City, it will be a public right-of-way and available to all. 2) Please provide a little more info on the road closure meetings. How many people participated, what kinds of comments were made, etc. RESPONSE: Watershed Protection Department (WPD) staff held a public meeting on June 18, 2019 where City Staff presented the road closure to the general public. The meeting was also provided as a webinar. WPD staff who attended the meeting relayed that there were about 20-30 people who physically attended the meeting and 46 who logged onto the webinar. Most of the questions were regarding the issues with the closure of the road. The overwhelming sentiment from the meeting was to not close the road at least until the Brezza Lane connection is made and the signal improvements are made at the intersection of Old San Antonio Road and FM 1626. B-2 – B-5 Question Commissioner King / Response Staff: 1. What is the height limit under CH zoning? RESPONSE: In CH zoning, increases in height is related to a reduction in impervious cover (LDC 25-2-582 – Commercial Highway (CH) District Regulations). For building up to 60 feet in height, the maximum impervious cover is 85%. For a building up to 80 feet, the maximum impervious cover is 80%. For a building up to 100 feet, the maximum impervious cover is 75%. For a building up to 110 feet, the maximum impervious cover is 70%. Finally, for a building up to 120 feet, the maximum impervious cover is 65%. Note: Watershed regulations for impervious cover may be more restrictive than those cited above and would take precedence. The Gemini Tract sites are located in a Suburban watershed which limits impervious cover to 65% for commercial uses. 2. What hospital uses are allowed under CH zoning but not allowed under the current CS-MU zoning? RESPONSE: The hospital (general) use (includes overnight stays) is a conditional use in both CS and CH zoning. The hospital (limited) use is permitted in both the CH and CS-MU zoning districts. 3. As I understand, this site is exempt from transportation impact analysis (TIA). RESPONSE: Correct. If this …
Versión en español a continuación. Executive Committee Meeting of the HIV Planning Council TUESDAY, December 1, 2020 Executive Committee Meeting to be held December 1, 2020 with Social Distancing Modifications Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers must register in advance (11/30/2020 by noon). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the December 1, 2020 HIV Planning Council Meeting, members of the public must: •Call or email the board liaison at (512) 972-5806 and Jaseudia.Killion@austintexas.gov no later than noon, (the day before the meeting). The information required is the speaker name, item number(s) they wish to speak on, whether they are for/against/neutral, and a telephone number or email address. •Once a request to speak has been called in or emailed to the board liaison, residents will receive either an email or phone call providing the telephone number to call on the day of the scheduled meeting. •Speakers must call in at least 15 minutes prior to meeting start in order to speak, late callers will not be accepted and will not be able to speak. •Speakers will be placed in a queue until their time to speak. •Handouts or other information may be emailed to Jaseudia.Killion@austintexas.gov by Noon the day before the scheduled meeting. This information will be provided to Board and Commission members in advance of the meeting. •If this meeting is broadcast live, residents may watch the meeting here: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch- atxn-live la junta en Reunión del Executive Committee Meeting of the HIV Planning Council TUESDAY, December 1, 2020 FECHA de la reunion (December 1, 2020) La junta se llevará con modificaciones de distanciamiento social Se permitirán comentarios públicos por teléfono; no se permitirá ninguna entrada en persona. Todos los oradores deben registrarse con anticipación (11/30/2020 antes del mediodía). Todos los comentarios públicos se producirán al comienzo de la reunión. Para hablar de forma remota en la reunión, los miembros del público deben: • Llame o envíe un correo electrónico al enlace de (512) 972-5806 and Jaseudia.Killion@austintexas.gov a más tardar al mediodía (el día antes de la reunión). La información requerida es el nombre del orador, los números de artículo sobre los que desean hablar, si están a favor / en contra / neutrales, y un número de teléfono o dirección de correo electrónico. • Una vez que se haya llamado o enviado …
