SOUTH CENTRAL WATERFRONT ADVISORY BOARD 2021 MEETING SCHEDULE The regular meeting of the SCWAB will take place on the third Monday of the month @ 6:00 PM, except when in conflict with a City holiday. January Tuesday, January 19, 2021 Location TBD February Tuesday, February 16, 2021 Location TBD March March 15, 2021 April May June July April 19, 2021 May 17, 2021 June 21, 2021 July 19, 2021 August August 16, 2021 September September 20, 2021 October October 18, 2021 November November 15, 2021 December December 20, 2021 Location TBD Location TBD Location TBD Location TBD Location TBD Location TBD Location TBD Location TBD Location TBD Location TBD The 2021 meeting schedule was approved (7 yes and 2 absent votes) by members present at the October 19, 2020 meeting. The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair access. If requiring Sign Language Interpreters or alternative formats, please give notice at least 2 days before the meeting date. For information, please contact Sravya Garladenne in the Planning and Zoning Department at sravya.garladenne@austintexas.gov or (512) 974-3362. TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711.
SOUTH CENTRAL WATERFRONT ADVISORY BOARD Current Board Member Terms & Reappointment Status - December 21, 2020 Board Member Term Serving Term Start Term End Appointing Board/ Commission Board/Commission Wendy Price Todd Alfred Godfrey Samuel Franco Francoise Luca Lynn Kurth Greg Anderson Jeff Seiden Linda H Guerrero Karen Paup 2nd 2nd 2nd 1st 1st 1st 1st 2nd 1st April 6, 2017 April 6, 2017 April 6, 2017 August 9, 2018 June 19, 2019 August 8, 2019 March 12, 2020 April 13, 2017 August 8, 2019 February 28, 2021 February 28, 2021 February 28, 2021 February 28, 2021 February 28, 2021 June 30, 2021 February 28, 2022 February 28, 2023 February 28, 2023 South River City NA The Trail Foundation Design Commission Parks and Recreation Board Mayor and District 9 Councilmember Tovo Planning Commission Bouldin Creek NA Environmental Commission Community Development Commission Other Term End N/A N/A N/A ? ? February 28, 2021
From: Karen Reynolds < Sent: Tuesday, January 19, 2021 12:01 PM To: Rivera, Andrew <Andrew.Rivera@austintexas.gov> Subject: Fwd: Demand Removal of Jim Duncan *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** Repost this email and attachment to ZAP official web page. Andrew: Karen Andrew, Begin forwarded message: From: Karen Reynolds < Date: January 5, 2021 at 11:18:05 AM CST To: Andrew Rivera <andrew.rivera@austintexas.gov> Subject: Demand Removal of Jim Duncan Include this on the official Zoning and Platting Commission web page for each case on the agenda. I again urge you and the city council to hold Jim Duncan accountable for his inappropriate behavior and Zoning and Planning Commission: demand his resignation. Any case Jim Duncan votes on should be nullified. Karen Reynolds STOP ALISON ALTER’S COVER UP FOR JIM DUNCAN REMOVE JIM DUNCAN FROM THE ZONING COMMISSION RELEASE THE SECURITY VIDEO Alison Alter Continues to Lie to Protect Jim Duncan When I called the December 3, 2020 meeting this is what Alison said. “...may recall Ms. Reynold’s emailed earlier in the year. My office asked the Law Department to look into it.” - Alison ALISON THAT IS A LIE. I EMAILED YOU AS EARLY AS APRIL 2019! FOR OVER A YEAR YOU HAVE ATTEMPTED TO COVER THIS UP “Ms. Reynolds has declined to participate in the investigation.” – Alison ALISON THAT IS A LIE. I DIRECTLY PROVIDED INFORMATION TO LYNN CARTER OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN LAW DEPARTMENT “…the incident did not occur in the manner Ms. Reynold’s has described.” – Alison ALISON THAT IS A LIE. WITNESSES HAVE COME FORWARD AND FRED LEWIS THREATENED LEGAL ACTION AGAINST ONE WITNESS! THE "INCIDENT" IS CAPTURED ON SECURITY VIDEO RELEASE THE VIDEO, CONFIRMED BY CITY HALL SECURITY PERSONNEL Email reply to Kurt from JULY 20, 2020, over a year from the date of the reported incident On Jul 23, 2020, at 8:39 AM, Karen Reynolds <kareynolds26@yahoo.com> wrote: Kurt, I find your email absolutely appalling and insulting. I emailed to report the incident over a year ago and this is the first and only response I’ve received from your office. You say you “initiated an inquiry”, so certainly Alison viewed the security video, and that wasn’t enough? Wow! Take Jim Duncan’s misconduct seriously, this is the time for action not white sugar coated explanation! • Remove Jim Duncan from the Zoning Commission • Refer this matter to the Auditor and Ethics Commission -which Alison should …
SOUTH CENTRAL WATERFRONT ADVISORY BOARD DRAFT MINUTES FOR DECEMBER 21ST, 2020 AT 6PM The South Central Waterfront Advisory Board convened in a Regular Meeting on December 21, 2020 via Videoconferencing. Chair Samuel Franco and Vice Chair Lynn Kurth were not able to attend, Member Wendy Price Todd was appointed interim Chair and called the meeting to order at 6:03 p.m. Board Members in attendance: Ex Officios: Greg Anderson (Planning Commission) Alfred Godfrey (Trail Foundation) Linda Guerrero (Environmental Commission) Francoise Luca (Parks & Recreation Board) Karen Paup (Affordable Housing Rep) Jeff Seiden (Bouldin Creek Neighborhood Assoc.) Wendy Price Todd (S. River City NA) 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES AND ACTION Molly Alexander (DAA) Nazlie Saeedi (ATD) City of Austin Housing & Planning Staff: Alan Holt, Executive Liaison Jodi Lane, Staff Liaison a. Board Member Linda Guerrero made a motion, seconded by Board Member Al Godfrey, to approve the draft October 19, 2020 SCWAB meeting minutes. Board Member Wendy Price Todd pointed out an error in the minutes; that Jeff Seiden was missing from the attendance list. The motion to approve, with this revision, passed with 5 yes and 4 absent (includes absentees Chair Samuel Franco and Vice Chair Lynn Kurth, and late arrivals Karen Paup and Jeff Seiden) votes. 2. ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION a. 2021 SCWAB Administration - Expiring Terms and 2021 Schedule- Staff Liaison Jodi Lane presented conflicts with regularly scheduled meetings in 2021 and notified Board Members of several expiring terms. No action was taken. 3. ITEMS FOR PRESENTATION AND DISCUSSION a. Presentation and discussion with Austin Economic Development Corporation (AEDC) Consultants- The Economic Development Department Staff Mona Sanchez and David Colligan were in attendance as Consultants Matthew Kwatinetz, of Q Partners and Thomas Jansen of HR&A gave a presentation and update on the Austin Economic Development Corporation. They indicated they will return in January for additional updates and discussion regarding the TIRZ. No action was taken. 4. WORKING GROUP UPDATES & ASSIGNMENTS FROM CHAIR The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair access. If requiring Sign Language Interpreters or alternative formats, please give notice at least 2 days before the meeting date. For information, please contact Alan Holt in the Planning and Zoning Department at alan.holt@austintexas.gov or (512) 974-2716. TTY users route …
Hill Country Alliance Night Sky Preservation in Austin and Travis County Presentation to the City of Austin South Central Waterfront Advisory Board January 19, 2021 Contact: Cliff Kaplan Program Director, Hill Country Alliance cliff@hillcountryalliance.org, 512.387.3097 Today’s presentation: • What night sky preservation is and why it matters • Current efforts for night sky preservation • Where the City of Austin and the South Central Waterfront District can go from here I - 35 divides the mostly dark half of the US from the very light polluted half Light pollution can be caused by urbanization or industrialization, but it doesn’t have to be… Why does night sky preservation matter? Visibility for comfort, security, and driving: Glare from unshielded lights reduces our ability to see at night, by making shadows darker. Why does night sky preservation matter? Habitat: Preserving naturally dark nights is a vital part of preserving habitat. All of the plants and animals that live in Central Texas, including humans, are evolved for dark nights. Why does night sky preservation matter? Habitat: Preserving naturally dark nights is a vital part of preserving habitat. All of the plants and animals that live in Central Texas, including humans, are evolved for dark nights. • Pollinators (eg moths) • Fireflies • Frogs • Birds • Bats • Deer • Coyotes • Etc. etc. Why does night sky preservation matter? Wasted electricity: It is estimated that 33% of all outdoor lighting is wasted by shining where it is not intended to be. VS. Why does night sky preservation matter? Wasted electricity: It is estimated that 33% of all outdoor lighting is wasted by shining where it is not intended to be. That amounts to between 10 and 15 million tons of CO2 annually in the US, for residential lighting alone. Overall, $3 Billion are spent annually in the US on outdoor lighting shining where it is unintended. Source: International Dark-Sky Association, data from US Dept. of Energy Why does night sky preservation matter? Tourism and recreation: Central Texas destinations, including some in Austin, are enjoyed for their star-filled skies. What is good lighting? • Fully Shielded: No sky glow, glare, or light trespass What is good lighting? Outdoor lights should be rated 3000K or below What is good lighting? • Fully Shielded: No sky glow, glare, or light trespass • Correlated Color Temperature at or below 3000K • Only on when needed: use switches …
From: To: Cc: Subject: Date: Michelle Adams Rhoades, Wendy Heather Venhaus; Ma Quyen; Colleen Pritchard; Bill Meacham C14-2020-0131 FPT Post Ponement Request Friday, January 15, 2021 10:00:38 AM *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** Hi Wendy, On behalf of The Texas Oaks Neighborhood Association, and surrounding concerned neighborhoods, we would like to request a postponement of the case - C14-2020-0131 zoning meeting, which is currently set to occur on Tuesday, January 19th. We are making this request in an effort to fully understand the impact to the neighborhood, study the zoning request, arrange a meeting with the developer, and to share our extensive knowledge of the area with the developer, as well as the issues that could arise and our suggestions for those issues. Can you please confirm the postponement? If possible, we’d prefer to post pone to the February 16th meeting, as that would give us time to coordinate these meetings and discussions within the several neighborhoods impacted by this zoning request. Thank you for your attention to this matter, Michelle Adams Texas Oaks Neighborhood Association President CC: Hollows of Slaughter Creek Neighborhood Representatives 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.
Question and Answer Report B-03 Commissioner Denkler: commission? 1) Is there a concurrent site plan filed or a conceptual plan that can be shared with the Applicant Response: We have not yet filed our site plan application since we need to get through annexation and zoning case first, but I have attached our draft site layout. See, attachment. 2) What is the latest trip count for McKinney Falls Road and Thaxton Road? When and where were the counts taken? Applicant Response: We have not yet filed our site plan application since we need to get through annexation and zoning case first, but I have attached our draft site layout. 3) Are there any plans for roadway improvements on Thaxton Road adjacent to the site by the applicant or the city? Applicant Response: This will be determined at the time of subdivision or site plan in conjunction with the City or County. The applicant would be happy to coordinate on any roadway improvements. 4) When is annexation proposed to occur? Applicant Response: Concurrently with zoning 5) Can ZAP recommend a public restrictive covenant requiring annexation? Response to be forward separately. \ \ \ L H O \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ L H O \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \\ \ \\ \\\ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \\ \ \ \ \\\ 12"SS \\\ 12"SS O H L \\ \ \ \\ \\\ \ \ \ \\\ \ \\ \ \\ 8 " W \ \\ \ \\ 8 " W \ \\ O H L \ \\ 8 " W \ \\ \ \\ 8 " W \ \\ \ \\ 8 " W O H L \ \\ \\ \ \\\ \\ \ \\\ \\ \ \ \\ \\ \ \ \\ \ \\ \\ \ \ \\ \\ \ \ \\ \\ \ \ \\ \\ \ \ \\ \\ \ \ \\ \\ \ \\ \ \ \\ \\ \ \ \\ \\ \ \ \\ \\ \ \ \\ \\ \ \ \\ \\ \ \ \\ \\ \ \ \\ \\ \ \ \\ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \\ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \\ \ \ \ \ \ \ …
B-1 Applicant Nick Sandlin B-2 Applicant - Doug Young For Postponement - Michelle Adams For Postponement Christine Allen-Bryant B-3 Applicant Micah King Karl Hirschey Engineer Clayton Strolle (Available for questions) Opposed Monte Warden B-4 Applicant B-5 Applicant
DRAFT Recommended by the Urban Renewal Board January 19, 2021 URBAN RENEWAL PLAN FOR THE EAST 11TH AND 12TH STREETS URBAN RENEWAL PLAN AREA Page 1 of 18 TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. Boundary Description 2. History 2.1 Accomplishments 3. Vision, Purpose, Authority and Scope 4. Redevelopment Strategy 5. Applicability of NCCD Controls 6. Land Use 7. Relocation of Persons, Businesses (including individuals and families, business concerns, and others displaced by the project) 8. Duration and Modification Procedures of URP Appendices: Appendix A: East 11th and 12th Street Urban Renewal Plan; Amendments Appendix B: East 11th Street and East 12th Street Neighborhood Conservation Combining District (NCCDs); Amendments Abbreviations commonly used in the document: URP – Urban Renewal Plan URA-Urban Renewal Agency ARA – Austin Revitalization Authority Note: Some of the tables and figures from the original 1999 Urban Renewal Plan have been deleted or modified, as they were no longer accurate or relevant. The original plan is available at this website: http://www.austintexas.gov/department/urban-renewal-plan Page 2 of 18 EAST 11 TH & 12TH STREETS URBAN RENEWAL PLAN (URP) 1. BOUNDARY DESCRIPTION The formal boundaries of the East 11th and 12th Streets Urban Renewal Area are set forth in the documents listed in Appendix A and the ordinance approving this URP. In general, the boundaries are: The East 11th Street Corridor, including properties within one-half block of the north frontage of East 11th Street and south frontage of Juniper Street, from Branch Street on the west to Navasota Street on the east; and properties within one-half block of the south frontage of East 11th, from San Marcos Street on the west to Navasota Street on the east. The East 12th Street Corridor, including properties within one-half block of the north frontage of East 12th and between the IH-35 Northbound Frontage Road on the west to Poquito Street to the east; and properties within one-half block of the south frontage of East 12th Street, from Branch Street on the west to Poquito Street on the east. 2. HISTORY This East 11th and 12th Streets Urban Renewal Plan (“URP" also referred to as the East 11th and 12th Streets Community Redevelopment Plan or “CRP”), is a comprehensive document defining the official public policy guidelines of the City of Austin (City) for driving public and private redevelopment actions within the East 11th and 12th Streets Urban Renewal Area in compliance with Texas Local Government Code, Chapter 374. …
COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION Asian American Quality of Life Resource Advisory Commission Recommendation Number: (20210119-04c): In Support of the City of Austin 2020’s State Legislative agenda WHEREAS, the City of Austin’s greatest asset is its people who are passionate about their city, committed to its improvement, and determined to see its vision become a reality; and WHEREAS, the percent of registered voters who voted in the past 4 years of city elections exceeded 60 percent; and WHEREAS, an overwhelming majority of registered voters who live in Austin voted for the current Austin City Council representation; and WHEREAS, over 700 Austinites participate and serve on over 60 Boards and Commissions to help shape, and continually improve upon the policies of the City and the lives of its Residents; and WHEREAS, the input provided to the Austin City Council through the City’s Boards and Commissions reflects the will of the community; and WHEREAS, it is the intent of the City of Austin that the legislative agenda guide City staff, in coordination with the City’s strategic partners, in their efforts to advocate on behalf of the City of Austin and its residents; and WHEREAS, each year, the Texas Legislature increasingly attempts to pass legislation that negatively impacts the City through preemption or limiting the ability to advocate; and WHEREAS, the 2019 Legislature strongly considered and almost passed S.B. 29 which would have limited the ability of the City to utilize community advocates to effectively advocate on behalf of the policies created and supported by its residents; and WHEREAS, taxpayers and City residents benefit from and need community advocates as a tool that amplifies their voices before the Legislature, Congress, and regulatory bodies; and WHEREAS, a prohibition on community advocacy equates to censorship of Residents’ voices and is detrimental to a representative democracy where all Austinites and Texans have equal opportunities to voice their opinions. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE ASIAN AMERICAN QUALITY OF LIFE ADVISORY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN HEREBY ADOPTS THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION THAT: • The Asian American Quality of Life Advisory Commission endorses the City of Austin’s 2020 Legislative Agenda adopted by the Austin City Council on September 17th, 2020. • The Asian American Quality of Life Advisory Commission believes the general principals of the policy and position statements contained in the City of Austin’s state legislative agenda capture the positions of its membership and the community it represents. …
DRAFT Recommended by the Urban Renewal Board January 19, 2021 ORDINANCE NO. __________________ AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 910620-C, REZONING AND CHANGING THE ZONING MAP TO AMEND THE EAST 11TH STREET NEIGHBORHOOD CONSERVATION COMBINING DISTRICT (NCCD) FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED ALONG THE NORTHBOUND FRONTAGE ROAD OF IH-35 BETWEEN THE NORTHERN ALLEY OF THE 800-900 BLOCK OF EAST 7TH STREET AND EAST 12TH STREET; THE WEST SIDE OF THE 800-1000 BLOCKS OF SAN MARCOS STREET; EAST 11TH STREET FROM IH-35 TO NAVASOTA STREET; ALONG ROSEWOOD AVENUE FROM 11TH STREET TO APPROXIMATELY ANGELINA STREET; ALONG A SEGMENT OF THE 1200 BLOCK OF NAVASOTA STREET; AND ALONG THE EAST SIDE OF A SEGMENT OF THE 1500 AND 1600 BLOCK OF SAN BERNARD STREET IN THE CENTRAL EAST AUSTIN NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN AREA, AND TO MODIFY CERTAIN BASE DISTRICTS IN THE NCCD. BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: PART 1. The zoning map established by Section 25-2-191 of the City Code is amended to amend the East 11th Street neighborhood conservation combining district (NCCD), identified in the attached Exhibit "A" incorporated into this ordinance, and to add a NCCD to each base zoning district within the District on the property described in Zoning Case No. C14-XX-XXXX, on file at the Planning and Zoning Department, as follows: Approximately XX acres of land consisting of four subdistricts, identified in the attached Exhibit “B” incorporated into this ordinance, lying within the Central East Austin Neighborhood Plan Area, more particularly described as follows, a. Subdistrict 1, sites located along and oriented to East 11th Street between Branch Street and San Marcos Street on the west, and extending to Navasota Street on the east; b. Subdistrict 2, sites oriented to Juniper Street between Branch Street and Lydia Street, and including parcels with frontages on Curve Street and Waller Street; c. Subdistrict 3, sites located along IH-35 and bounded by Embassy Drive, San Marcos Street, and Branch Street on the east, East 12th Street on the north, the Northbound Frontage Road of IH-35 on the west and the alley of the 800-900 block of East 7th street on the south; and d. Subdistrict 4, sites generally oriented toward the 1200 and 1300 blocks of Rosewood Avenue but excluding 1326 and 1319 Rosewood Avenue, the east side of the 1100 block of Navasota Street, the 1100-1200 blocks of San Bernard Street but excluding 1159, 1161, 1164, …
DRAFT Recommended by the Urban Renewal Board January 19, 2021 ORDINANCE NO. __________________ AN ORDINANCE AMENDINDING THE EAST 12™ STREET NEIGHBORHOOD CONSERVATION (NCCD) COMBINING DISTRICT FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED GENERALLY ALONG EAST 12TH STREET FROM IH-35 AND BRANCH STREET TO POQUITO STREET IN THE CENTRAL EAST AUSTIN, ROSEWOOD, AND CHESTNUT NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN AREAS; AND TO MODIFY CERTAIN BASE DISTRICTS IN THE NCCD. BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: PART 1. The zoning map established by Section 25-2-191 of the City Code is amended to establish the East 12th Street neighborhood conservation (NCCD) combining district and to add a NCCD to each base zoning district within the property and to change the base zoning districts on 18 tracts of land on the property described in Zoning Case No. C14-XX-XXXX, on file at the Neighborhood Planning and Zoning Department, as follows: Approximately 23 acres of land, more or less, consisting of four subdistricts, lying within the Central East Austin, Rosewood, and Chestnut neighborhood plan areas, more particularly described and identified in the attached Exhibit "A" incorporated into this ordinance, and as follows, (the "Property"), a. Subdistrict 1, also known as Tract One, being the area on the northside of East 12th Street from IH-35 to Olander Street. b. Subdistrict 2, also known as Tracts 2-10, the east portion of Tract 15, and Tract 18, being the areas along the northside of East 12' Street from Olander Street to Poquito Street, 1425 East 12th Street, the southside of East 12th Street between Chicon Street and Poquito Street c. Subdistrict 2a, also known as Tracts 16-17, being the area on the southside of East 12th Street from Comal Street to Chicon Street. d. Subdistrict 3, also known as Tracts 11-14 and Tract 15 excluding 1425 East 12th Street, being the areas along the southside of East 12th Street between Branch Street and Comal Street, not including 1425 East 12th Street; generally known as the East 12th Street neighborhood conservation-neighborhood plan combining district, locally known as the area bounded by East 12th street from IH-35 and Branch Street to Poquito Street, in the City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, and generally identified in the map attached as Exhibit "C". PART 2. The base zoning of the 18 tracts shown in the chart below are changed from family residence- neighborhood conservation combining district-neighborhood plan (SF-3-NCCD-NP) combining district, multifamily residence medium …
URBAN RENEWAL BOARD TUESDAY, JANUARY 19, 2021, 1:00-5:00 PM VIA VIDEOCONFERENCING MINUTES Board Members in Attendance: Manuel Escobar, Chair Danielle Skidmore Amit Motwani Jacqueline Watson Kobla Tetey Absentees: Darrell W. Pierce (Vice Chair) and Nathaniel Bradford CALL TO ORDER Chair Escobar called the meeting to order at 1:02pm with 5 members present. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL 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 agenda items and items not posted on the agenda. Greg Smith addressed the URB regarding Item 1c. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a. Approval of the December 21, 2020, Special Called Meeting Minutes. On Commissioner Skidmore’s motion, Commissioner Tetey’s second, the December 21, 2020, meeting minutes were unanimously approved. 2. NEW BUSINESS None 3. OLD BUSINESS a. Discussion and possible action regarding the vision of the Urban Renewal Plan and the future of Urban Renewal Board activities. Following discussion, the URB adopted the vision statement proposed by Chair Escobar and Vice Chair Pierce. b. Discussion and possible action on recommended modifications to the East 11th and 12th Street Urban Renewal Plan. Following discussion, on Commissioner Motwani’s motion and Commissioner Skidmore’s second, the URB voted unanimously to approve Recommendation 20210119- 3B, recommending modifications to the East 11th and 12th Urban Renewal Plan. c. Discussion and possible action on recommended modifications to the East 11th Street Neighborhood Conservation Combining District (NCCD) to parallel the structure of the current East 12th Street NCCD. Following discussion, on Commissioner Skidmore’s motion and Commissioner Watson’s second, the URB voted unanimously to approve Recommendation 20210119-3C, recommending modifications to the East 11th Street Neighborhood Conservation Combining Districts (NCCD). d. Discussion and possible action on recommended modifications to the East 12th Street Neighborhood Conservation Combining District (NCCD) to parallel the to-be-approved recommended modifications to the East 11th and 12th Street Urban Renewal Plan. Following discussion, on Commissioner Skidmore’s motion and Commissioner Watson’s second, the URB voted unanimously to approve Recommendation 20210119-3D, recommending modifications to the East 12th Street Neighborhood Conservation Combining Districts (NCCD). FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT Chair Escobar adjourned the meeting at 2:00pm without objection. 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 …
SOUTH CENTRAL WATERFRONT ADVISORY BOARD APPROVED MINUTES FOR JANUARY 19, 2021 AT 1:00 PM The South Central Waterfront Advisory Board convened in a Regular Meeting on January 19, 2021 via Videoconferencing. The meeting was called to order at 1:05pm Board Members in attendance: Chair Samuel Franco (Design Commission) Vice Chair Lynn Kurth (Mayor & Dist 9 Appointee) Greg Anderson (Planning Commission) Alfred Godfrey (Trail Foundation) Linda Guerrero (Environmental Commission) Francoise Luca (Parks & Recreation Board) Jeff Seiden (Bouldin Creek Neighborhood Assoc.) Wendy Price Todd (S. River City NA) 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Ex Officios: Nazlie Saeedi (ATD) Molly Alexander (DAA) COA Housing and Planning Staff: Alan Holt, Executive Liaison Jodi Lane, Staff Liaison a. Board Member Wendy Price Todd made a motion, seconded by Board Member Samuel Franco, to approve the draft December 19 SCWAB meeting minutes. The motion to approve passed with seven yes and two absent (includes absentee Karen Paup and late arrival Jeff Seiden) votes. 2. ITEMS FOR PRESENTATION AND DISCUSSION a. Dark Skies presentation- A presentation was given by Cliff Kaplan, Program Director and Acting Executive Director of the Hill Country Alliance. Cliff will make these materials available to the Board. No Action was taken. b. Presentation and discussion with Austin Economic Development Corporation (AEDC) Consultants- Consultants Matthew Kwatinetz, of Q Partners and Thomas Jansen of HR&A gave a presentation and update on the activities of the Austin Economic Development Corporation. The Board discussed this but no action was taken. 3. ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION a. 2021 SCWAB Administration – Staff Liaison Jodi Lane gave an update on Expiring Terms and 2021 Schedule. No action was taken. 4. WORKING GROUP UPDATES & ASSIGNMENTS FROM CHAIR a. Community Benefits, Infrastructure, and Regulating Plan – This working group may work in the future with Cliff Kaplan on dark skies regulations for the district. No other update. b. Finance and Governance- No update c. Active Projects- No update 5. ADJOURNMENT- with no objections, Chair Samuel Franco adjourned the meeting at 2:23pm 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 contact Jodi Lane at the Housing and Planning Department, at (512)-974-1408 …
Regular Meeting ZONING & PLATTING COMMISSION Tuesday, January 19, 2021 The Zoning & Platting Commission convened in a meeting on Tuesday, January 19, 2021 @ http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Chair Kiolbassa called the Commission Meeting to order at 6:03 p.m. Commission Members in Attendance: Cesar Acosta Ana Aguirre – Secretary Nadia Barrera-Ramirez – Vice-Chair Timothy Bray Jim Duncan Bruce Evans David King Jolene Kiolbassa – Chair Ann Denkler – Parliamentarian Ellen Ray Hank Smith EXECUTIVE SESSION (No public discussion) The Zoning & Platting Commission will announce it will go into Executive Session, if necessary, pursuant to Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code, to receive advice from Legal Counsel on matters specifically listed on this agenda. The Commission may not conduct a closed meeting without the approval of the city attorney. Private Consultation with Attorney – Section 551.071 CITIZEN COMMUNICATION The first four (4) speakers signed up prior to the speaker registration deadline will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approval of minutes from December 15, 2020. 2. Approval of minutes from January 5, 2021. Motion by Commissioner Duncan, seconded by Commissioner Acosta to approve the minutes of December 15, 2020 and January 5, 2021 was approved on a vote of 11-0. B. PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. Rezoning Location: Owner/Applicant: Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: C14-2020-0121 - Holland Stone; District 5 1105 Matthews Lane, South Boggy Creek Watershed Bart Van Cromvoirt Sandlin Services, LLC (Nick Sandlin, P.E.) From DR to SF-5 Recommended Mark Graham, 512-974-3574, mark.graham@austintexas.gov Housing and Planning Department Public Hearing closed. Motion by Commissioner Smith, seconded by Commissioner Acosta to grant Staff’s recommendation of SF-5 district zoning for C14-2020-0121 - Holland Stone located at 1105 Matthews Lane was approved on a vote of 6-5. Chair Kiolbassa and Commissioners Aguirre, Denkler, King and Duncan voted nay. 2. Rezoning Location: Owner/Applicant: Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: C14-2020-0131 - FPT Apartments; District 5 1434 Genoa Drive, Slaughter Creek Watershed David Malone, Molly Denham, Jimmye Malone FPT Holdings, LLC (Saad Fidai) DR to MF-5 Recommendation of MF-3, with conditions Wendy Rhoades, 512-974-7719, wendy.rhoades@austintexas.gov Housing and Planning Department Motion to grant Neighborhood’s request for postponement of this item to February 16, 2021 was approved on the consent agenda on the motion by Commissioner Duncan, seconded by Commissioner Acosta on a vote of 11-0. 3. Zoning C14-2020-0138 - TCR McKinney Falls; (Contiguous …
Impact Fee Advisory Committee January 19, 2021 4:30 PM Virtual Meeting held via WebEx Members of the public who would like to join the virtual meeting may do so by selecting this link https://austintexas.webex.com/austintexas/j.php?MTID=m3a615932d1e801d80bb09ea60f03bdde or by dialing 1-408-418-9388 (Toll) or 1-844-992-4726 (Toll Free). MEETING MINUTES - APPROVED CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Kris Bailey Lance Parisher Susan Turrieta Donny Hamilton, Jr. Channy Soeur Dick Kallerman Bobak Tehrany, Chair CALL TO ORDER – January 19, 2021, 4:30 p.m. Chair Tehrany called the meeting to order at 4:34 pm with a quorum present. Committee Members in Attendance: Kris Bailey, Donny Hamilton, Dick Kallerman, Lance Parisher, Channy Soeur, Bobak Tehrany and Susan Turrieta. City of Austin Staff in Attendance: Liane Conte (Austin Transportation), Aurora Pizano (Austin Water), Upal Barua (Austin Transportation). CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Members of the public wishing to speak during citizen communication must register in advance by emailing their name, email address and/or phone number to liane.conte@austintexas.gov no later than Monday, January 18, 2021 at 5 p.m. If you experience technical difficulties logging in or calling in, please call Liane Conte at (512) 289-3053. Please indicate in your email if you’d like to speak on a specific item. The first 10 speakers signed up will each be allowed three-minutes to address their concerns regarding items NOT posted on the agenda. Speakers who would like to address items ON the agenda will be called on by the Chair to speak for up to three-minutes when that item is taken up. None 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a. Approval of minutes from the September 15, 2020 Impact Fee Advisory Committee meeting. Committee Member (CM) Turrieta moved approval, CM Parisher seconded and the minutes were approved 7-0. 2. NEW BUSINESS a. Discussion and action on the water and wastewater Semi-Annual Impact Fee Report for April 1, 2020 through September 30, 2020 as set forth in the functions of the advisory committee, Austin City Code and Chapter 395.058 of the Texas Local Government Code. Aurora Pizano (Austin Water) presented the semi-annual report to the committee. Ms. Pizano reported that the collections were $2 million higher in 2020 than during the same period in 2019, and that anticipated impacts from the pandemic in the second half of the fiscal year did not occur 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. …
