M E M O R A N D U M Kaycie Alexander, Urban Transportation Commission and Mobility Committee Liaison, TO: FROM: DATE: January 28, 2021 SUBJECT: Street Right-of-Way Vacation Application for Chalmers Stephany Roy, Senior Property Agent, Land Management Development Services Department Avenue (F#10245-2002) Attached are the departmental comments and other information pertinent to the referenced right of way vacation. The owner, Housing Authority City of Austin (HACA) is asking for the vacation to further enhance their affordable housing project, provide a more continuous play area for the children, and increase pedestrian and bicycle connectivity in the neighborhood. HACA is tearing down the older buildings and increasing their unit count from 158 to 398. The proposed vacation tract is currently associated with an active site plan, # SP-2020-0004C. All affected departments and private utility franchise stakeholders have reviewed the request and recommend approval, subject to the conditions on the Master Comment Report. A Public Utility Easement (PUE) and Access Easement will be retained over the entirety of the ROW vacation area. Land Management is requesting that this item be submitted for placement on the February 9, 2021 Urban Transportation Commission Agenda for their consideration. Staff contact: Mashell Smith landmanagement@austintexas.gov Applicant: Meg Greenfield, Dunaway Associates and Stephany Roy at or ; Property Owner: Housing Authority of Austin (HACA) Stephany Roy, Senior Property Agent Land Management Development Services Department Attachment - UTC Packet: Master Comment Report, Intro letter, Application, Survey, Location Map
Dougherty Arts Center Replacement Project Preliminary Design Phase Update Boards and Commissions March 2021 Site Map & Context 2 Previous City Council Direction • Butler Shores location approved on 5/9/19 • Council direction to consider site alternatives: on site 1. New DAC & existing PARD Main Office remain 2. New DAC & New PARD Main Office rebuilt on site (unfunded) 3. New DAC on site, existing PARD is removed/relocated elsewhere (unfunded) • Consolidated Arts District Parking (underground, partially unfunded) • Seek alternative financing mechanisms & interest in philanthropy Conceptual development scenario from 2018/2019 planning process 3 Existing PARD Main Office • Constructed 1959, 2-story addition in 1976 • First permanent home for COA Parks Department • High degree of historic integrity • Architect: R. Earl Dillard • Defining features: wide eaves, flat roof, curtain • Eligible for listing on National Register of Historic windows Places Image credits: Austin History Center 4 Recent Stakeholder Engagement • Two Open House Community Meetings • Meeting #1: Oct. 28, 2020 • Meeting #2: Jan. 26, 2021 • (10) Small Group Meetings • Dougherty Arts Center Staff: 11/10/2020 • Painting, Photography, and Drawing Artists and Instructors: 11/19/2020 • Youth Program Instructors and Parents: 12/1/2020 • Gallery Artists: 12/2/2020 • Artist Professional Development Programs: 12/3/2020 • Theater Organizations and Technical Staff: 12/7/2020 • Friends of the Dougherty Arts Center: 12/9/2020 • Ceramics Studio Artists and Instructors: 12/10/2020 • Neighbors to the Dougherty Arts Center: 12/15/2020 • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in the Arts: 1/7/2021 • Electronic Survey • 221 Participants & 894 Responses • Ongoing Partner Coordination • ZACH Scott Theater • The Trail Foundation • Austin Transportation Dept. 5 Project Mission Statement 6 Site Constraints Map 7 Four Options Key operational criteria and site considerations • Preservation of heritage trees • Relationship to adjacent ZACH • Underground parking solution • Pick-up & drop-off for youth programs • Load-in areas for theater programs • Balancing traffic impact between Toomey Rd. & Riverside Dr. • Preservation of PARD Main Office (1959) • Allowance for possible expansion • Activates parkland & enhance trail access • Civic presence/identity • Back of house areas for kiln yard, etc. 8 • Compact building footprint tucked closely behind PARD Main & ZACH School • One heritage oak impacted • Proposed parking garage sits between ZACH and new DAC, within ZACH lease boundary • PARD Main is retained and renovated/expanded (future scope, unfunded) …
Urban Transportation Commission (UTC) Meeting Minutes Regular Meeting 17 December 2020 The Urban Transportation Commission convened in a meeting on December 17, 2020 via videoconference. Athena Leyton Commission Members in Attendance: Daniel Alvarado Mario Champion – Chair Susan Somers Commission Members Absent: Kelly Davis Michael Wilfley Samuel Franco Allie Runas Cynthia Weatherby Daniel Hennessey Alex Reyna CALL TO ORDER Commissioner Champion called the meeting to order at 10:03 a.m. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: December 8, 2020 MEETING The December 8, 2020 minutes were approved on a 7-0 vote with Commissioners Davis, Franco, Runas, and Wilfley absent. 2. NEW BUSINESS A. I-35 Capital Express Central Project- Briefing and Possible Action Draft recommendation language was discussed and after debate and amendment, read as follows. [Designing service roads to operate as local streets, with context appropriate design speeds and prioritization of active transportation crossings] And [BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the UTC recommends TxDOT undertake a Transportation Demand Management study for the I‐35 Capital Express project area and the impacted localities to identify system‐wide strategies for reducing VMT through reallocation of funds for regional transit, active transportation and local connectivity.] A motion to approve the recommendation as amended was approved on a 7-0 vote with Commissioners Davis, Franco, Runas, and Wilfley absent. B. Alley aerial right of way vacations abutting 60 Rainey (File Numbers 10285-2006, 10286- 2006, and 10287-2006) – Discussion and Possible Action A motion to recommend the aerial right of way was made and passed on a 6-0 vote with Commissioner Hennessey abstaining and Commissioners Davis, Franco, Runas, and Wilfley absent. 3. STAFF AND COMMITTEE REPORTS No updates were given. 4. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS A. Urban Transportation Commission Nominee for the Austin Transit partnership/ Project Connect Community advisory commission. ADJOURNMENT Commissioner Champion adjourned the meeting at 10:23a.m. without objection. ADJOURNMENT Commissioner Champion adjourned the meeting at 7:45 p.m. without objection.
PROJECT CONNECT: COMMUNITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE 11 1 Background • City Council, Capital Metro Board created framework for the “Project Connect Community Advisory Committee” • The committee will advise the City and ATP on $300M anti- displacement investments, equity assessment tool, equity key performance indicators, and Equitable TOD study • Recommendations by the Advisory Committee must be heard by either the City, Capital Metro, or Austin Transit Partnership 2 Membership Considerations • 11 community members • 6 community members appointed by an open application process • 5 community members appointed from within existing City and Capital Metro Boards and Commissions • Members must be a resident of Austin or the Capital Metro Service area and they cannot have a contract for property, goods or services with the City, Capital Metro or Austin Transit Partnership • Membership term is 2 years, with anticipated monthly meetings 3 6 Open-Application Seats • Council and Board want a diverse group of participants from a wide array of topic areas, and representing many different communities and demographics in Austin • Residents do not have to have transportation/mobility-related experience • Application open to the public through February 28 March 5 • Nominating Committee will review applications and make a recommendation to the full Council and Board for consideration 4 Timeline • Public application for 6 seats open through February 28 March 5 • Appointments from the three City of Austin Boards and Commissions, and two Capital Metro Committees has begun already and is ongoing • Nominating Committee reviews applications and conducts interviews, if needed, between March 1 - 19 • Nominating committee makes recommendation to Council and Board for appointment by March 22 • March 25 City Council Meeting • March 29 Capital Metro Board Meeting • This timeline allows the first meeting of the committee to occur in April 2021 5 Additional Information • Webpage: ProjectConnect.com/Community-Advisory-Committee • Please share! • Questions? 6
Transit Enhancement Program Update Urban Transportation Commission February 9, 2021 • Transit Enhancement Program Overview • Recent Project Examples • Upcoming Project Agenda 2 Transit Enhancement Program Overview • Transit Priority Working Group • Program within Austin Transportation Department • 2018 Interlocal Agreement - $3M • 2020 Mobility Bond (Proposition B) - $19M • Improve transit speed, reliability and safety • Enhance rider comfort and access to transit • History • Funding • Focus 3 Recent Project Examples • Spot Improvements • North Lamar Blvd at West Powell Ln • Corridor Improvements • Guadalupe & Lavaca Red Lanes • Design Support • ACC Riverside Transit Hub 4 Spot Improvement: North Lamar Blvd at West Powell Ln 5 Corridor Improvement: Guadalupe & Lavaca Red Pavement Markings 6 Design Support: ACC Riverside Transit Hub 7 East Riverside Drive Transit Priority Lanes East Riverside Drive Transit Priority Lanes This February, the Austin Transportation Department and Capital Metro are partnering to install transit priority lanes on East Riverside Drive from Grove Boulevard to Summit Street. EAST RIVERSIDE DRIVE TRANSIT PRIORITY LANES East Riverside Drive Transit Priority Lanes: Grove Boulevard to Summit Street • 2-mile stretch between Grove and Summit • Install complete by April 2021 • Right-most, curbside travel lane will be marked with a solid white line and “BUS LANE ONLY” • Also includes new signage • Other vehicles permitted to enter the transit priority lanes for right-turn only. EAST RIVERSIDE DRIVE TRANSIT PRIORITY LANES Why Transit Priority Lanes on East Riverside Drive? • Responds to community demand for better transportation options • Interim improvement in advance of Project Connect Blue Line work • Major transit corridor with high ridership and heavy peak delay • Nine routes carry almost 20% of daily transit • Transit service improvements benefit all riders riders on these routes • Supports City’s multimodal goals • 50/50 mode share • Supports job access, economic recovery and equity EAST RIVERSIDE DRIVE TRANSIT PRIORITY LANES Project Timeline Learn more: austintexas.gov/transit capmetro.org/majorprojects EAST RIVERSIDE DRIVE TRANSIT PRIORITY LANES Thank You! Caitlin D’Alton Transit Enhancement Program Austin Transportation Caitlin.D’Alton@austintexas.gov Nadia Barrera-Ramirez Transit Speed & Reliability Program Capital Metro Nadia.Barrera-Ramirez@capmetro.org
Meeting of the Planning Commission March 9, 2021 Planning Commission to be held March 9, 2021 with Social Distancing Modifications Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers, including applicants and representatives, must register in advance (Day before the scheduled meeting, March 8, 2021 by noon). To speak remotely at the March 9, 2021 Planning Commission Meeting, residents must: Preferably email the board liaison at andrew.rivera@austintexas.gov or call 512-974-6508 the day before the meeting. The following information is required: 1. The speaker name. 2. Item number(s) they wish to speak on. 3. Whether they are for/against/neutral. 4. Mailing address. 5. Telephone number. Must be the number that will be used to call-in. Failure to provide the required information by noon March 8, 2021 shall render a request null and void. A registered speaker may not sign up another speaker. Previous registration on an item does not automatically roll over. •Once a request to register to speak has been called in or emailed to the board liaison, residents will receive either an email or phone call with additional information regarding the call in process. •Handouts or other information must be emailed to andrew.rivera@austintexas.gov by 1:00 PM Tuesday, March 9, 2021 This information will be provided to Commission members in advance of the meeting. •Residents may watch the meeting here: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Postponement requests must be submitted to the case manager and Andrew Rivera by 5PM Monday, March 8, 2021 Reunión de la Comisión de Planificación Fecha 9 de marzo de 2021 La Comisión de Planificación se reunirá el 9 de marzo de 2021 con modificaciones de distanciamiento social. Se permitirán comentarios públicos por teléfono; no se permitirá ninguna entrada en persona. Llame o envíe un correo electrónico al enlace de la junta en 512-974-6508 andrew.rivera@austintexas.gov a más tardar al mediodía (el día antes de la reunion, 8 de marzo de 2021). 1. El nombre del orador. 2. Número (s) de artículo sobre el que desean hablar. 3. Si están a favor / en contra / neutrales. 4. Dirección postal. 5. Número de teléfono. Debe ser el número que se utilizará para llamar a la persona que desea hablar. Si la información solicitada no se envía antes del mediodía del 8 de marzo de 2021, la solicitud será nula y sin efecto. Un orador registrado no puede registrar a otro orador. El registro anterior de un …
CITY OF AUSTIN – TRAVIS COUNTY – SINGLE SUBDIVISION OFFICE SUBDIVISION APPLICATION – MASTER COMMENT REPORT February 22, 2021 U1 512-854-7687 Sun Chase South Section 8 PEARCE LN C8J-2008-0176.01.8A UPDATE: 00 Sarah Sumner PHONE #: CASE NUMBER: REVISION #: CASE MANAGER: PROJECT NAME: LOCATION: SUBMITTAL DATE: REPORT DUE DATE: March 8, 2021 FINAL REPORT DATE: March 4, 2021 STAFF REPORT: This report includes all staff comments received to date concerning your most recent subdivision application submittal. The comments may include requirements, recommendations, or information. The requirements in this report must be addressed by an updated submittal. The subdivision application will be approved when all requirements from each review discipline have been addressed. However, until this happens, your application is considered disapproved. Additional comments may be generated as a result of information or design changes provided in your update. If you have any questions, problems, concerns, or if you require additional information about this report, please do not hesitate to contact your case manager at the phone number listed above or by writing to the City of Austin, Development Services Department, P.O. Box 1088, Austin, Texas 78767. UPDATE DEADLINE (LDC 30-2-56; 30-2-82): It is the responsibility of the applicant or their agent to update this subdivision application. The final update to clear all comments must be submitted by the update deadline, which is April 15, 2021. Otherwise, the application will automatically be denied. If this date falls on a weekend or City of Austin holiday, the next City of Austin workday will be the deadline. EXTENSION OF UPDATE DEADLINE (LDC 30-1-119): You may request an extension to the update deadline by submitting a written justification to your case manager on or before the update deadline. Extensions may be granted for good cause at the Director’s discretion. UPDATE SUBMITTALS: An informal update submittal is required. You must submit the distribution to the case manager. No distribution is required for the Planner 1. Updates may be submitted between the hours of 8:30 am and 4:00 pm. Updates submitted after 3 pm may be processed on the following business day. Please note: if Austin Water rejects a plan on Update 2, a fee is due at or before resubmittal. Please contact Intake for the fee amount. REVIEWERS: Water Quality : Jay Baker Hydro Geologist : Miranda Reinhard PARD / Planning & Design : Thomas Rowlinson AW Utility Development Services : Derek Tucker Travis Co. …
From: To: Cc: Subject: Date: Mike McHone Rivera, Andrew "Mike McHone" 4802 South Congress; SP 2019-0600C Thursday, March 4, 2021 9:28:29 AM *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** Mr. Rivera, Please accept this email as our request to post pone the Fee-in-Lieu of Parkland Dedication item posted for the March 9th Planning Commission meeting to the March 23rd Planning Commission meeting. We have ongoing discussions with the parties involved. Best regards, Mike McHone Cell: 512-554-8440 CAUTION: This email was received at the City of Austin, from an EXTERNAL source. Please use caution when clicking links or opening attachments. If you believe this to be a malicious and/or phishing email, please forward this email to cybersecurity@austintexas.gov.
APPEAL TO PLANNING COMMISISON PARKLAND REQUIREMENT REVIEW SHEET 3 March 9, 2021 CS-MU-CO-NP Wilder 4802 South Congress Avenue Planning Commission: February 9, 2021 postponed South Congress Combined (West Congress Neighborhood) Mike McHone Rivera Engineering (Michael Rivera) 4802 LLC (Mitch Ely) CASE NUMBER: SP-2019-0600C Parks Board: January 26, 2021 CASE NAME: DISTRICT: ADDRESS: ZONING: APPELLANT: APPLICANT: OWNER: NEIGHBOR- -HOOD PLAN: PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD ACTION: January 26, 2021: Board Member Mason-Murphy made a motion to recommend to the Planning Commission to deny the applicant's request to pay fee in lieu of land dedication for 4802 S. Congress (SP-2019-0600C) and uphold staff’s recommendation for the dedication of parkland; Board Morgan seconded the motion. The motion passed on a vote of 9-1 with Board Member Luca voting nay and Vice Chair Farasat absent. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: February 9, 2021: Commissioner Seeger made the motion to postpone the item to March 9, 2021 at the request of the neighborhood; Commissioner Azar seconded the motion. The motion passed on a vote of 11 – 0. To be heard on March 9, 2021. PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT: The applicant is proposing to construct 125 multifamily units in a multi-story building with an underground multi-level parking garage, driveway to South Congress Avenue, on-site storm water quality and detention pond, and site utilities. APPEAL REQUEST: The Appellant filed an appeal of the Parks and Recreation Department (PARD) decision to require land for this site plan, and requested to pay fee in lieu. This action is described in Land Development Code 25-1-605 (F); the appeal is to the Planning Commission, who will make the final decision. The case has already been heard by Park and Recreation Board, and a 2 SP-2019-0600C Wilder recommendation made (see above). SUMMARY STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends upholding PARD’s original requirement to dedicate land as part of this site plan; and denial of the applicant’s request to pay fee in lieu. The criteria for the decision of whether to require land vs. fee in lieu are listed in 25-1-605. (B). In determining whether to require dedication of land under Section 25-1-602 (Dedication of Parkland) or allow payment of a fee in-lieu of dedication under this section, the director shall consider whether the subdivision or site plan: (1) is located within the Deficient Park Area Map; (2) is adjacent to existing parkland; (3) has sufficient acreage to meet the standards for dedicated parkland under the Parkland (4) is …
Grantham, Scott From: Sent: To: Subject: John Flowers <> Tuesday, February 2, 2021 7:45 PM Grantham, Scott Objection to The Bend Follow Up Flag: Flag Status: Follow up Flagged *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** I John Flowers object to case # SP-2019-0600C CAUTION: This email was received at the City of Austin, from an EXTERNAL source. Please use caution when clicking links or opening attachments. If you believe this to be a malicious and/or phishing email, please forward this email to cybersecurity@austintexas.gov. 1 Grantham, Scott From: Sent: To: Subject: Justin S. Haddock <> Wednesday, February 3, 2021 11:10 PM Grantham, Scott Case # SP-2019-0600C *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** Dear Mr. Grantham, I object to the exemption for Case # SP-2019-0600C. Thank you, Justin Haddock Sent from my iPhone CAUTION: This email was received at the City of Austin, from an EXTERNAL source. Please use caution when clicking links or opening attachments. If you believe this to be a malicious and/or phishing email, please forward this email to cybersecurity@austintexas.gov. 1 Grantham, Scott From: Sent: To: Subject: Hello! Hannah Lindsley <> Wednesday, February 3, 2021 7:13 PM Grantham, Scott case # SP-2019-0600C *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** I’d like to make known my objection to the exemption requested by the developers of The Bend on South Congress. We live in the neighborhood and support the restrictions on the land. Thank you, Hannah Lindsley 5129235878 CAUTION: This email was received at the City of Austin, from an EXTERNAL source. Please use caution when clicking links or opening attachments. If you believe this to be a malicious and/or phishing email, please forward this email to cybersecurity@austintexas.gov. 1 Grantham, Scott From: Sent: To: Subject: Hi Scott, Meera Chandy <> Wednesday, February 3, 2021 10:00 AM Grantham, Scott case # SP-2019-0600C *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** I object to exemption for case # SP-2019-0600C. Thanks, Meera Chandrasekaran CAUTION: This email was received at the City of Austin, from an EXTERNAL source. Please use caution when clicking links or opening attachments. If you believe this to be a malicious and/or phishing email, please forward this email to cybersecurity@austintexas.gov. 1 Grantham, Scott From: Sent: To: Subject: Dear Mr. Grantham, George Mill & Liz McVeety <> Wednesday, February 3, 2021 5:29 PM Grantham, Scott Please don't grant exemption for case # SP-2019-0600C *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** Our …
Grantham, Scott From: Sent: To: Subject: Howard Kalish <> Sunday, February 7, 2021 7:16 PM Grantham, Scott Developer's Request for Parkland Exemption *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** Hello Mr. Grantham I hear that the developer who is building a 125-unit development on the east side of South Congress has requested an exception to the city's parkland requirement. I read about their original plans to put in a park with native plants and I thought, well at least it will have some redeeming features to compensate for the added traffic and tax on the infrastructure. But now I hear they don't want to set aside the park. That creek is flood prone and there needs to be a big buffer between it and new concrete for the parking lots. A park would be a good way to keep the creek healthy and make for a better environment for the neighborhood. I hope you'll see that the developer's request is denied and the parkland stays in the picture. I live at the east end of Philco Dr and I am looking forward to having a new park nearby. Thanks, Howard Kalish Philco Dr 78745 CAUTION: This email was received at the City of Austin, from an EXTERNAL source. Please use caution when clicking links or opening attachments. If you believe this to be a malicious and/or phishing email, please forward this email to cybersecurity@austintexas.gov. 1 Grantham, Scott From: Sent: To: Subject: Tawnia King <> Monday, February 8, 2021 5:32 PM Grantham, Scott 4802 Congress Ave. *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** I live on Lareina Drive near the proposed development. I'm emailing to object to the exemption for case # SP-2019-0600C. Hi Scott, Thank you, To help protect y our priv acy , Microsoft O ffice prev ented automatic download of this picture from the Internet. To help protect y our priv acy , Microsoft O ffice prev ented automatic download of this picture from the Internet. a AdvancedPetCareATX.com To help protect y our p… To help protect y our p… To help protect y our priv acy , Microsoft O ffice prev ented automatic download of this picture from the Internet. To help protect y our priv acy , Microsoft O ffice prev ented automatic download of this picture from the Internet. Big Frida the Van CamperVan Rental BigFridatheVan.com CAUTION: This email was received at the City of …
Exhibit A: Affordability Unlocked Density Bonus Program– Modified Site Plan Process (Commissioners Azhar and Connolly) a. Planning Commission initiates amendments to the Land Development Code (Title 25), excluding zoning regulations, for the purpose of creating a modified site plan process for qualifying developments under “Affordability Unlocked Bonus Program” to more closely resemble to the residential plan review process to the greatest extent possible. b. When drafting the amendments, the City Manager should ensure that: 1) applicable regulations are adequately reviewed, 2) drainage regulations are applied consistent with non-multifamily projects of equivalent impervious cover, and 3) the amendments should strive to achieve a more streamlined and cost-effective development process for projects that are certified for participation in the Affordability Unlocked Bonus Program under Chapter 25-1, Article 15, Division 4, consistent with the direction previously provided in Resolution No. 20190221-027. If the City Manager determines that code amendments are unnecessary to achieve some or all of the above objectives, the City Manager should draft a memorandum explaining the process improvements that were made to achieve a more streamlined and cost effective development process for qualifying developments participating in “Affordability Unlocked.” c.
Versión en español a continuación Construction Advisory Committee Meeting March 9, 2021 Construction Advisory Committee to be held March 9, 2021 with Social Distancing Modifications Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers must register in advance (March 8, 2021 by noon). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the Construction Advisory Committee Meeting, members of the public must: •Call or email the board liaison at 512-974-3957 and shelley.franklin@austintexas.gov no later than noon, February 8, 2021. The following information is required: speaker name, item number(s) they wish to speak on, whether they are for/against/neutral, email address and telephone number (must be the same number that will be used to call into the meeting). •Once a request to speak has been made to the board liaison, the information to call on the day of the scheduled meeting will be provided either by email or phone call. •Speakers must call in at least 15 minutes prior to meeting start time 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 shelley.franklin@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 the meeting is broadcast live, it may be viewed here: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn- live Reunión del Comité Asesor de Construcción 9 de marzo de 2021 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 (8 de marzo de 2021 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 512-974-3957 y shelley.franklin@austintexas.gov a más tardar al mediodía (el día antes de la reunión). Se requiere la siguiente información: nombre del orador, número (s) de artículo sobre el que desean hablar, si están a favor / en contra / neutral, dirección de correo electrónico (opcional) y un número de teléfono (debe ser el número que se utilizará para llamar ). • Una vez que se haya realizado una …
March 07, 2021 City of Austin Planning Commissioners South Congress Combined Neighborhood Plan Contact Team – SCCNPCT District 2 Council Member, Vanessa Fuentes Vanessa.Fuentes@austintexas.gov Austin City Council Members Case Manager: Wendy Rhodes Wendy.Rhoades@austintexas.gov DATE: TO: FROM: CC: Re: Dear Planning Commissioners, To bring everyone up to speed, and add to the case file, on the current status between the applicant and the SCCNPCT re: this zoning change request on the agenda before the Planning Commission March 09, 2021. We have been working with the applicant, Leah Bojo from the Drenner Group, and we've been able to provide some answers regarding intent for this development request zoning change. Case File: C-14-2020-0142 401 North Bluff Drive Planning Commission hearing March 09, 2021 Zoning change request - from SF-3-NP, to SF-6-NP Townhouse & Condo Residence District Applicant - Drenner Group PC, Leah Bojo ● On-site pet area ● Allowable access for citizens to use the Williamson Creek Greenbelt. ● No affordable housing due to the type of zoning request ● Adjacent properties to the East & West are zoned SF-3-NP & to the north, LR-MU-CO-NP & MF-2-CO-NP. ● Street Asphalt and Sidewalk will be returned to equal or greater as before the start of the development. Cost will be paid for by the development, Including pavement and sewage impacts. ● The intent of the project is to develop approximately 30 duplex-style single-family homes. ● Height of 35 feet and maximum impervious cover of 42%. Prior to purchase, potential homeowners will be notified that no additional impervious cover may be added. ● The owner will monitor and maintain access to the property (Homeless camps & Trespassing) ● The project will participate in transportation mitigation at the time of site development permit. ● At the time that we are pulling building permits, we will have a traffic control plan to determine the best way to manage parking and road closures. ● Non-gated community; will not be gated. ● The site and green spaces will be accessible to all neighbors and the public. ● There is no public parking within the development, but if someone wants to park on the street they are welcome to walk through the development to get to the creek. ● The area near the creek will be open (no gate or key pad needed) and left in its natural state. ● How big of the green space will be approx. This …
Regular Meeting of the Airport Advisory Commission March 9, 2021 Airport Advisory Commission to be held March 9, 2021 with Social Distancing Modifications Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers must register in advance (3/8/2021 by noon). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the March 9, 2021 Airport Advisory Commission Meeting, residents must: •Call or email the board liaison at (512) 530-6605 or ammie.calderon2@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 ammie.calderon2@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 Airport Advisory Commisson (March 9, 2021) 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 (3/8/2021 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) 530-6605 or ammie.calderon2@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 al enlace de la junta, los residentes recibirán un correo electrónico o una llamada telefónica con el número de …
Regular Meeting of the Airport Advisory Commission March 9, 2021 Airport Advisory Commission to be held March 9, 2021 with Social Distancing Modifications Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers must register in advance (3/8/2021 by noon). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the March 9, 2021 Airport Advisory Commission Meeting, residents must: •Call or email the board liaison at (512) 530-6605 or ammie.calderon2@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 ammie.calderon2@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 Airport Advisory Commisson (March 9, 2021) 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 (3/8/2021 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) 530-6605 or ammie.calderon2@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 al enlace de la junta, los residentes recibirán un correo electrónico o una llamada telefónica con el número de …
ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION MOTION 20210303 003c Date: March 3, 2021 Subject: Dougherty Arts Center Replacement Project Motion by: Kevin Ramberg Seconded by: Andrew Creel RATIONALE: WHEREAS, the Environmental Commission recognizes the Parks and Recreation Department (PARD) has completed an extensive alternatives analysis and public outreach campaign for the proposed Dougherty Art Center relocation; and WHEREAS, the Environmental Commission recognizes that PARD has selected Option 1B as the preferred scenario for several reasons, including the preservation of heritage trees. THEREFORE, the Environmental Commission does not support the preferred alternative presented for Option 1B because the footprint of the layout of the site is too spread out and does not cluster consistent with the Commission’s understanding of what was presented to Council in the beginning. The Environmental Commission would like to note their support for Option 1A with the following additional understanding, exploration, and conditions: • The Environmental Commission supports Option 1A for several reasons, including the clustering of the footprints of buildings farther away from the lake and trail. Include the condition that any heritage trees that are removed will be relocated onsite. • • The Environmental Commission recommends clustering buildings away from the trail and a larger buffer from the trail and the park along the lake. The Environmental Commission recommends that the alternatives analysis team coordinate with PARD for their future use of the main building and anticipated future use of that. • Under scenario 1A, the Environmental Commission recommends that the restoration or rehabilitation of the Parks main building be done in the historical context with the eligibility of the building. • The Environmental Commission also asks the design team to review stormwater controls related to the siting of the buildings and stormwater. • The Environmental Commission recommends the design team reach out and coordinate with the neighborhood, commercial, and residential users as it relates to parking along Toomey Road. 1 For: Creel, Thompson, Barrett Bixler, Ramberg, Guerrero, Gordon, and Bedford Against: None Abstain: None Recuse: None Absent: Coyne, Maceo VOTE 7-0 Approved By: Linda Guerrero, Environmental Commission Chair 2
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2021 Austin Winter Storm Emergency Home Repair Program Home Repair Coalition 03/19/2021 Letitia Brown, Edward Blake, Tara Connolly, Jonathan Tomko, Lyndi Garwood Content New emergency service program now available New intake form New process Service providers Title Grants up to $10,000 for low-income homeowners to fix serious damage due to the February 2021 Texas Severe Winter Storm Funding is provided by the City of Austin and Austin Housing Finance Corporation 3 Who is eligible? ▪ You are a homeowner living within Austin’s Full Purpose city limits. ▪ Your household makes a low-income which is defined as at or below 80% Median Family Income (MFI). The table below shows the income limits by the number of persons living in the home. ▪ Damage(s) to your home as a result of the February 2021 Texas Severe Winter Storm, causing harm to the life, health, or safety of the occupants. Households are not eligible if they are receiving duplicate benefits through FEMA or insurance proceeds. 4 Eligible Repairs include repair or replacement of the following, due to the February 2021 Texas Severe Winter Storm: ▪ Electrical System Gas lines ▪ HVAC units ▪ Mold remediation ▪ Plumbing fixtures – including sink pipes and toilets damaged by the frozen conditions ▪ Roof Sewer lines ▪ Wall/Floor removal ▪ Water lines and/or water damage 5 What is the Process? [Residents] 1. If you are eligible, fill out and submit the Home Repairs Request More Information form. (Available in English & Spanish) 2. You will be contacted within 5-business days of submitting the form about the next steps. At that time City staff will review your eligibility, and connect you to an experienced, local non-profit organization that will administer the grant & repairs. 3. Construction scheduling varies based on need, project size, and repairs needed. 6 ▪ AustinTexas.gov/HomeRepairs Updated landing page has all home repair programs listed, with the 2021 Austin Winter Storm Emergency Home Repair Program at the top so that it is easy to find ▪ Accessible language. Written for LEP with English & Spanish program details available on page. ▪ Removing digital barriers. New intake form only 15 questions, drastically reduces documentation requirements, and can easily filled out on a phone OR a community partner can help and fill it out for residents ^ Updated Home Repairs landing page: AustinTexas.gov/HomeRepairs 7 8 Thank You Questions?
March 7, 2021 Pio.Renteria@austintexas.gov Case Number SP-2019-0600C District-3. Scott Grantham Scott.Grantham@austintexas.gov South Congress Combined Neighborhood Plan Contact Team – SCCNPCT Notice of Public Hearing Site Plan Appeal for 4802 South Congress Avenue DATE: TO: CC: FROM: Re: Applicants Request for Postponement Planning Commission March 9, 2021 Re: Applicant: Mike McHone Parks Department: Scott Grantham Scott.Grantham@austintexas.gov Dear Scott Grantham, We the SCCNPCT were informed by Mike McHone that he is requesting postponement. We understand his situation and respect the request for postponement March 9, 2021 Planning Commission for Case Number SP-2019-0600C 4802 South Congress Avenue to March 23, 2021 Planning Commission. Thank you, Mario Cantu, Keena Miller, Gwen Jewiss & SCCNPCT.
