Item 2 Posting Language ..Title Approve issuance of a 5-year performance-based incentive to Starwood Capital Group LLC, for the installation of solar electric systems on their facility located at 10814 Jollyville Road #4, Austin, TX 78759, in an amount not to exceed $70,125.91. ..De Lead Department Austin Energy Fiscal Note Funding in the amount of $70,125.91 is available in the Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Austin Energy Operating Budget. Prior Council Action: November 30, 2023-Council approved a 5-year performance-based incentive for the Starwood Capital Group, LLC. For More Information: Amy Everhart, Director Local Government Issues (512) 322-6087; Tim Harvey, Customer Renewable Solutions Manager (512) 482-5386. Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: April 15, 2024 – To be reviewed by the Electric Utility Commission. April 16, 2024 – To be reviewed by the Resource Management Commission. Additional Backup Information: Austin Energy requests approval to issue this 5-year performance-based (PBI) to the Customer for the installation of a solar electric system to produce renewable energy for on-site consumption. The table below provides a summary of the system size, cost, proposed incentive, and environmental benefits: Solar System Details* Total System Size (kW-DC) Total System Size (kW-AC) Annual Estimated Production (kWh) Total System Cost ($) *Does not include panel and inverter cost Total Incentive ($) Percent of Cost Covered Reduction of Carbon Dioxide (CO2) in tons Reduction of Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) in pounds Reduction of Nitrogen Oxide (NOX) in pounds 135,509 $101,548.35 $70,125.91 69% 92 76 61 68 95 Environmental Benefits** and Emission Reduction Equivalencies*** Equivalency of Vehicle Miles Driven Equivalency of Cars on Austin Roadways Equivalency of Trees Planted Equivalency of Forest Acreage Added *All solar equipment meets Austin Energy program requirements ** Environmental Benefits based on the US Energy Information Association’s state-wide electricity profile 141,862 12.3 915 66 *** According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)’s Greenhouse Gas Equivalency Calculator Starwood Capital Group is a private investment firm with a core focus on global real estate, energy infrastructure and oil & gas. The Firm and its affiliates maintain 16 offices in seven countries around the world, and currently have approximately 4,500 employees. Since its inception in 1991, Starwood Capital Group has raised over $70 billion of capital, and currently has over $120 billion of assets under management. For these projects, Starwood Capital Group has already procured panels and inverters, so those costs are not represented in the “Total System Cost” above. The proposed solar …
Item 8 Resource Generation Plan Update Engagement Lynda Rife Rifeline Goals Serve as a neutral party to: • Create a common understanding of Austin Energy's mission of safely delivering clean, affordable, reliable energy and excellent customer service as defined in the mission statement. • Ensure that Austin Energy hears from diverse voices whose values are reflected in the mission of reliability, stainability and affordability. • Create a common understanding of energy options and technology and its subsequent costs and benefits. • Develop an informed consent process regarding the mix of solutions appropriate for Austin Energy to meet its mission in both a responsive and responsible way to support a growing customer base in the changing energy market to update the Austin Energy Resource Generation and Climate Protection Plan. Process 1. Gather feedback from the Electric Utility Commission and keep them informed of the process. 2. Develop a series of stakeholder workshops or charrettes (approx. 3). a. Invitation to Organizations that represent different perspectives. b. Provide information and options. c. Table discussions and report outs d. Provide a recommendation to update the Austin Energy Generation Plan 3. Report to the Austin Energy Utility Oversight Committee as needed.
ELECTRIC UTILITY COMMISSION SPECIAL CALLED MEETING MINUTES Monday, April 15, 2024 The Electric Utility Commission convened in a special called meeting on Monday, April 15, 2024, at Austin Energy Headquarters, 4815 Mueller Blvd, Austin, TX 78723. Chair Dave Tuttle called the Electric Utility Commission meeting to order at 6:02 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Dave Tuttle, Chair; Jonathon Blackburn, Randy Chapman, Mick Long, Cyrus Reed, Joshua Rhodes Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Kaiba White, Vice Chair; Ayo Akande, Raul Alvarez, César Benavides PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Electric Utility Commission Regular Meeting on March 18, 2024. The motion approving the minutes of the Regular Electric Utility Commission meeting of March 18, 2024, were approved on Commissioner Blackburn’s motion, Commissioner Chapman’s second on a 10-0 vote one vacancy. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ON RECOMMENDATIONS The motion to approve recommendation 2 was approved on Commissioner Chapman’s motion, Commissioner Tuttle’s second on a 10-0 vote with one vacancy. The motion to approve recommendation 3 was approved on Commissioner Blackburn’s motion, Commissioner Chapman’s second on a 8-1-1 vote with Commissioner White voting against, Commissioner Reed abstaining and one vacancy. The motion to approve recommendations 4-5 was approved on Commissioner Tuttle’s motion, Commissioner Chapman’s second on a 10-0 vote with one vacancy. The motion to approve recommendation 6 was approved on Commissioner Rhodes’s motion, Commissioner White’s second on a 10-0 vote with one vacancy. 2. Recommend approving issuance of a 5-year performance-based incentive to Starwood Capital Group LLC, for the installation of solar electric systems on their facility located at 10814 Jollyville Road, Austin, TX 78759, in an amount not to exceed $70,125.91. 3. Recommend authorizing negotiation and execution of three contracts for gas turbine repair and maintenance with ProEnergy Services LLC; Transcanada Turbines, Inc.; and Wood Group Pratt & Whitney Industrial Turbine Services LLC, each for up to five years for total contract amounts not to exceed $60,000,000, divided among the contractors. 4. Recommend authorizing negotiation and execution of amendments to two contracts for continued customer care and billing system hosting, maintenance, and support with Oracle America, Inc., to extend the term by three years and increase the amount by $33,400,000, for revised total contract amounts not to exceed $48,005,332. 5. Recommend authorizing negotiation and execution of an amendment to a contract for continued customer care and billing system licenses and support with Oracle America, Inc., to increase the …
1. 2. REGULAR MEETING of the AUSTIN-TRAVIS COUNTY FOOD POLICY BOARD MONDAY, APRIL 15th, 2024, FROM 6:00 TO 8:00 PM CITY OF AUSTIN PERMITTING AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER, ROOM 1406 6310 WILHELMINA DELCO DRIVE AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the Austin Travis County Food Policy Board may be participating by videoconference. Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely, call or email Amanda Rohlich, 512-974-1364, Amanda.Rohlich@austintexas.gov. CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS/COMMISSIONERS: Andrea Abel Lisa Barden, Vice-Chair Marissa Bell Mark Bethell Joi Chevalier, Chair Larry Franklin Kacey Hanson Rosamaria Murillo Natalie Poulos Sari Vatske AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 10 speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Approve the minutes of the Austin-Travis County Food Policy Board Regular Meeting from Monday, March 18, 2024 STAFF BRIEFING Update on the College Food Access with Central Texas Food Bank Contract, Ricardo Zavala, Public Health Program Manager II with Austin Public Health DISCUSSION ITEMS Discuss advocacy plan, talking points, and schedule for board member outreach to elected officials on food planning and board-approved budget recommendations. Board vacancies, appointments, and reappointments. Three vacancies from Judge Andy Brown, Commissioners Shea & Gomez. Andrea Abel’s reappointment by Judge Andy Brown. Kacey Hanson request to be renominated by Commissioner Travillion. Discussion of Joint Sustainability Committee meeting on March 27, 2024, Larry Franklin and Dr. Rosamaria Murillo Discussion and reminder for board members to complete the electronic learning training module on sexual harassment awareness by May 10th to avoid any issues with their eligibility to serve. An in-person training will be offered at City Hall on Tuesday, April 23rd at 9:30 am. Review Board Member Assignments (Note for Chair: take item out of order and discuss at end of meeting) DISCUSSION & ACTION ITEMS WORKING GROUP UPDATES Discuss and appoint Chair and Vice Chair Discuss and approve special called meeting for May 20th and cancel May 13th meeting Updates from the Food Planning Working Group regarding recent food planning activities, Community Advisory Committee …
Campus Food Insecurity Project Update for the Austin Travis County Food Policy Board April 15, 2024 RICARDO ZAVALA, MPA PROGRAM MANAGER, COMMUNITY BASED RESOURCES College Food Access Central Texas Food Bank Inc $157,500 for April 1, 2024 - March 31, 2025 Initial Contract for $57,500 started in April 2022. Works with the Austin Community College*, Concordia University, St. Edward’s University, and the University of Texas at Austin Provides targeted funds, guidance, and/or food-related Leverages student-driven initiatives to address hunger services on their campuses Overview of Services Partners include student groups or organizations that serve eligible client populations via the campus pantry model Provide support for: on-campus food pantries expansion of campus-based food programs as appropriate, provide training, education & outreach that destigmatizes food support. Individuals Served Organization Start of Service Number Served Population Served Austin Community College – Highland Campus Austin Community College – Riverside Campus October 2023 10,982 February 2024 Concordia University October 2023 Students, Staff and Faculty 720 778 6,280 1,131 Families Students Students Students St. Edwards University* Fall 2023 University of Texas – Mexican-American & Latin Studies University of Texas – Outpost October 2023 *75 hours of student-led outreach. October 2023 2,943 Students Contract Requirements Kickoff meeting with the campus with the following topics: Food Pantry Management Nutrition Education Benefits Enrollment Assistance Annual training on food safety & civil rights. Deliverables required: Report on Kickoff meeting outcomes Copies of Memorandums of Understanding Outreach plans Quarterly progress reports with relevant updates, quantitative data on food distribution, clients served, outreach updates, challenges & successes Additional Deliverables Reports on: Monitoring of campus pantries to ensure quality standards are maintained Nutrition Education activities conducted Educational activities on public benefits enrollment Campus partner meetings to discuss best practices and plans, including partner representative attendance & photos Thank you! Questions
Austin/Travis County Food Policy Board MEETING MINUTES April 15, 2024 The Austin/Travis County Food Policy Board (ATCFPB) convened on Monday, April 15th at the City of Austin Permitting and Development Center, 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Dr, Room 1406, Austin, TX 78752. Board Members in Attendance: Lisa Barden, Mark Bethell, Marissa Bell, Joi Chevalier, Larry Franklin, Kacey Hanson, Larry Franklin, Rosamaria Murillo, Natalie Poulos Board Members Absent: Andrea Abel, Sari Vatske Staff in Attendance: Amanda Rohlich (City of Austin) CALL TO ORDER Chair Joi Chevalier called the meeting to order at 6:04 p.m. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION None APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Board Member Lisa Barden motioned to approve the meeting minutes from the Regular Meeting on March 18th, with Board Member Kacey Hanson, seconding the motion. Minutes passed on an 8-0 vote. STAFF BRIEFING 2. Update on the College Food Access with Central Texas Food Bank Contract, Ricardo Zavala at Austin Public Health (see back-up materials for presentation) a. Do the agencies collect demographic data from food recipients? Is satisfaction level collected? Currently none of that data is reported to City of Austin. It is not required in the current contract, however that can be amended. b. It looks like all the locations are on-campus however most of food insecurity is with students who live off-campus. Are there any initiatives to provide food to students who live off campus? Ricardo Zavala noted that he did not have any information on that. c. A survey recently conducted at UT reported ~40% food insecurity among UT students. d. The current contract with Central Texas Food Bank was renewed for one year. e. Huston-Tillotson University is not currently on the list but Central Texas Food Bank said they are looking to work with HT but there is currently not a pantry on that campus. f. Regarding, demographics reporting, UT Outpost may not be reporting that information so as not to cause an undue burden on students. Kacey Hanson noted that we cannot fix thing that we cannot measure. One way to get around this is allowing the survey to be optional versus required. g. Suggestions and recommendations are welcomed but what is the process for getting suggested contract amendments incorporated? Develop a recommendation to Council and/or initiate a conversation with APH staff/leadership. h. El Buen partners with ACC Eastview – 30 boxes/week (2nd and 4th week) and ACC Highland – 100 boxes/week (2nd and 4th week) …
AUSTIN INTEGRATED WATER RESOURCE PLANNING COMMUNITY TASK FORCE April 15, 2024 --12:00pm Hybrid Special Called Meeting Austin Permitting and Development Center Room 1405 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Dr, Austin, TX 78752 Some members of the BOARD/COMMISSION may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live For more information go to: Austin Integrated Water Resource Planning Community Task Force Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely by telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation. The first 10 speakers to register will be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns not on the agenda. To register, contact Emily Rafferty at emily.rafferty@austintexas.gov. The information required is the speaker’s name, item number(s) they wish to speak on if applicable, email address and telephone number (must be the same number that will be used to call into the meeting). CURRENT TASK FORCE MEMBERS: Voting Members: Bill Moriarty Sarah Faust Hani Michel Perry Lorenz Madelline Mathis Ex Officio Non-Voting Members: Austin Water: Kevin Critendon Austin Energy: Kathleen Garrett Austin Resource Recovery: Donald Hardee Housing and Planning: Tymon Khamsi Todd Bartee Robert Mace, Vice Chair Paul DiFiore Vanessa Puig-Williams Jennifer Walker, Chair Office of Innovation: Daniel Culotta Office of Sustainability: Lucia Athens Parks and Recreation: Liana Kallivoka Watershed Protection: Katie Coyne AGENDA CALL TO ORDER – PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL APPROVAL OF MINUTES 5, 2024 DISCUSSION ITEMS 1. Review and approve the meeting minutes from the Regular Task Force meeting on March 2. Update on Lower Colorado River and Highland Lakes water supply conditions 3. Presentation of Water Forward 2024 water management strategy characterization 4. Presentation of Water Forward 2024 plan update methodology 5. Staff update on Austin’s Drought Contingency Plan and Water Conservation Plan updates ACTION ITEMS 6. Approve a letter from the Water Forward Task Force to the Austin City Council regarding the Austin’s Drought Contingency Plan and Water Conservation Plan updates FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURN The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair access. If requiring Sign Language Interpreters or alternative formats, please give notice at least 2 days (48 hours) …
Update on Lower Colorado River and Highland Lakes water supply conditions Highland Lakes Inflows Average 1942 - Present Average 2008 - 2015 2023 Jan. - Mar. 2024 225,000 200,000 175,000 t e e F - e r c A 150,000 125,000 100,000 75,000 50,000 25,000 0 Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Lakes Buchanan & Travis Combined Storage 2.0M ac-ft Full Storage t e e f - e r c a , e g a r o t S 2,200,000 2,000,000 1,800,000 1,600,000 1,400,000 1,200,000 1,000,000 800,000 600,000 400,000 200,000 0 1.4M ac-ft 0.9M ac-ft 0.6M ac-ft COA DCP Stage 1 COA DCP Stage 2 COA DCP Stage 3 Interruptible stored water for non-Garwood agricultural operations was not provided by LCRA in 2012 through 2015 and beginning with the second growing season of 2022 through 2024. 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 U.S. Drought Monitor NOAA 3-month Outlook: April - June The seasonal outlooks combine long-term trends, soil moisture, and El Nino/Southern Oscillation. NOAA El Nino/Southern Oscillation Forecast 85% chance of a transition from El Niño to ENSO-neutral by April-June 2024 60% chance of La Niña developing by June-August 2024 Lakes Buchanan & Travis Combined Storage Projections COA DCP Stage 1 1.4 MAF COA DCP Stage 2 0.9 MAF COA DCP Stage 3 0.6 MAF Questions?
Water Forward 2024 water management strategies April 15, 2024 Water Forward 2024: Planning for Uncertainty Range of demands Possible climate futures Droughts Worse than the Drought of Record Regional supply trends Uncertainty in future water availability Water Forward 2024 Decision points A C D B E 2120 Develop a range of future conditions Find common near-term strategies that work for a broad range of futures Develop adaptive plan with key decision points Re-evaluate at key decision points Scenario Planning Methodology Goal Define the needs Evaluate potential solutions Identify potential solutions Select the best solution & implementation strategy Ongoing community engagement and equity work Tasks Develop range of future scenarios WF18 implementation evaluation and update Preliminary needs assessment Identify, screen, and characterize additional WMS Use optimization model to identify top-performing WMSs over all scenarios Construct 50-yr portfolios for further evaluation 50-Year portfolio trade-off analysis Conduct vulnerability assessment to identify system stressors Preferred 50-yr portfolio & equity and affordability analysis Adaptive Management Plan (AMP) Outcome Updated WF18 strategies and range of baseline needs WMSs variables and rules for testing Evaluated 50-year portfolios and identified system stressors Water Forward 2024 Plan Timeline 2022 Fall 2024 Strategy Characterization Process Review strategies considered and/or recommended in Water Forward (WF)18 Review progress of ongoing programs Identify additional strategies for WF24 initial list Identify any variables (operational, scale) Update cost and yield characterization for testing Strategy Types Water Supply Demand Management Best Management Practices • Strategies that enable • Strategies like • Strategies that advance the utility to access new sources of water and expand or make better use of existing sources of water conservation and reuse that reduce the demands on raw or potable water Water Forward objectives like protecting the health of the Colorado River and improving the utility’s resilience. Strategy Characterization Approach As strategies will be modeled with various timing and yields in the WMS optimization analysis, each strategy generally includes a min and max yield at each planning horizon Costs for each strategy have been generated at the 2120 max yield Cost information includes: • Total capital cost, including facilities, contingencies, and land acquisition • Total annual costs, including debt service and operations and maintenance • Annualized unit costs in dollars per acre feet per year 2040 Supply Strategy Yield Ranges and Annualized Unit Costs Preliminary and Subject to Change 2120 …
Water Forward WAVE evaluation Water Forward Task Force Meeting March 5, 2024 Water Forward: Planning for Uncertainty Develop a range of plausible future scenarios Find common near-term water management strategies (WMSs) that perform well over many scenarios For long-term (WMSs), develop an adaptive management plan with key decision points Continue to update the plan, re- evaluate, and adapt s o i r a n e c s g n i l e d o M Range of demands Possible climate futures Droughts worse than the drought of record Regional supply trends Water Forward 2024 Decision points including regular updates to the WF Plan Scenarios of plausible future water needs A C D B E 2120 WF24 Methodology Overview Goal Define the needs Evaluate potential solutions Identify potential solutions Select the best solution & implementation strategy We are here Ongoing community engagement and equity work Tasks Develop range of future scenarios WF18 implementation evaluation and update Preliminary needs assessment Identify, screen, and characterize additional WMS Use optimization model to identify top-performing WMSs over all scenarios Construct 50-yr portfolios for further evaluation 50-Year portfolio trade-off analysis Conduct vulnerability assessment to identify system stressors Preferred 50-yr portfolio & equity and affordability analysis Adaptive Management Plan (AMP) Outcome Updated WF18 strategies and range of baseline needs WMSs variables and rules for testing Evaluated 50-year portfolios and identified system stressors Water Forward 2024 Plan Timeline 2022 Fall 2024 WF24 Methodology Overview Goal Define the needs Evaluate potential solutions Identify potential solutions Select the best solution & implementation strategy Ongoing community engagement and equity work Tasks Develop range of future scenarios WF18 implementation evaluation and update Preliminary needs assessment Identify, screen, and characterize additional WMS Use optimization model to identify top-performing WMSs over all scenarios Construct 50-yr portfolios for further evaluation 50-Year portfolio trade-off analysis Conduct vulnerability assessment to identify system stressors Preferred 50-yr portfolio & equity and affordability analysis Adaptive Management Plan (AMP) Outcome Updated WF18 strategies and range of baseline needs WMSs variables and rules for testing Evaluated 50-year portfolios and identified system stressors Water Forward 2024 Plan Timeline 2022 Fall 2024 Water management strategy Assessment and Vulnerability Evaluation = WAVE WAVE Team Members Rob Lempert Michelle Miro Swaptik Chowdhury RAND Will Support the WAVE with Multi-Objective Robust Decision Making (MoRDM) We live in a fast-changing, hard-to-predict world We can shape the future, even when we can’t predict …
2024 Water Conservation and Drought Contingency Plans Updates Water Forward Task Force – April 15, 2024 Kevin Critendon, P.E., Assistant Director Agenda Water Supply Planning Overview Proposed Water Conservation Plan (WCP) Proposed Drought Contingency Plan (DCP) Next Steps 2 Austin’s Water Supply: 325,000 Acre Feet Per Year Colorado River • Combination of State-granted water rights & long-term contract with LCRA • Up to 325,000 acre- feet per year (afy) LCRA reservation & use fees pre-paid in 1999 • Additional use payments trigger when average for 2 consecutive years exceeds 201,000 afy Centralized Reclaimed System 3 What plans and why do we need them? Texas utilities must provide a Water Conservation Plan (WCP) and a Drought Contingency Plan (DCP) Required by Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) every 5 years WCPs identify programmatic activities aimed at reducing overall water consumption and improve water use efficiency 4 DCPs identify water supply triggers and related drought response activities How are these plans different? Water Conservation Plan (WCP) Drought Contingency Plan (DCP) Plan for all weather conditions Focuses on drought conditions Describes Describes • Utility and water use information • Conservation (rebates, education, enforcement) • Water loss reduction • Reuse activities Includes water consumption and water loss • Drought Stages • Drought Triggers (demand and supply) • Drought Actions & Restrictions Must be consistent with the LCRA DCP Requires Chapter 6-4 changes goals 5 How does this work regionally with our water supply partner? LCRAs Drought Contingency Plan (DCP) AWs DCP aligns with LCRAs DCP LCRA recently updated its DCP on March 26, 2024 LCRAs significant updates include: • Adjusting drought trigger levels (From 4 stages to 5 stages) • Adding LCRAs inflow trigger for Drought Stage 2 • Adding specific drought condition water use restrictions 6 Austin’s Water Conservation Plan (WCP) Public education & outreach Residential assistance Incentive programs Regulatory programs Water loss reduction Water reuse 7 2024 WCP Updates Updated program activity and water savings Increased integration with My ATX Water Updated Conservation Goals and Water Loss goals 8 2024 WCP Proposed Goals Based on a 5-year average and measure attainable achievements and updated targets for: • Total Population Gallons Per Capita per Day (GPCD) reduction of water use • Residential Gallons Per …
AUSTIN INTEGRATED WATER RESOURCE PLANNING COMMUNITY TASK FORCE SPECIAL CALLED MEETING MINUTES MONDAY, April 15, 2024 The Austin Integrated Water Resource Planning Community Task Force convened in a Regular Meeting on April 15, 2024, with Social Distancing Modifications. Chair WALKER called the meeting to order at 12:04 pm. Members in Attendance: Jennifer Walker, Chair Paul DiFiore Madelline Mathis Ex-Officio Members in Attendance: Kevin Critendon Members in Attendance Remotely: Robert Mace, Vice Chair Sarah Faust Hani Michel Todd Bartee Bill Moriarty Perry Lorenz Austin Water Staff: Anna Bryan-Borja Teresa Lutes Kevin Kluge Marisa Flores Gonzalez Sara Eatman Emily Rafferty Fatima Wahid Helen Gerlach Others in Attendance: Brigit Buff (Plummer) Cody McCann (Plummer) Michelle Miro (RAND) 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 Austin Integrated Water Resource Planning Community Task Force liaison Emily Rafferty at 512-972-0427, for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. Page 1 of 2 Robert Lempert, (RAND) Richard Hoffpauir (Hoffpauir Consulting, PLLC) PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approval of the meeting minutes from the March 5, 2024, Task Force meeting. The minutes from the March 5th meeting were approved on Member DIFIORE’S motion and Vice Chair MACE’S second on an 9-0 vote. STAFF BRIEFINGS, PRESENTATIONS, AND/OR REPORTS 2. Update on Lower Colorado River and Highland Lakes water supply conditions The presentation was made by Marisa Flores Gonzalez, Program Manager III, Austin Water. 3. Presentation of Water Forward 2024 water management strategy characterization The presentation was made by Sara Eatman, Engineer A, Austin Water. 4. Presentation of Water Forward 2024 plan update methodology The presentation was made by Helen Gerlach, Engineer B, Austin Water, Michelle Miro, PhD., Consultant, RAND, and Robert Lempert, PhD., Consultant, RAND. 5. Staff update on Austin’s Drought Contingency Plan and Water Conservation Plan updates The presentation was made by Kevin Critendon, P.E., P.M.P., Assistant Director, Environmental Planning and Development Services, Austin Water, and Kevin Kluge, Division Manager, Water Conservation, Austin Water. VOTING ITEMS None. Chair WALKER adjourned the meeting at 2:22pm. The minutes were approved at the April 25th, 2024, meeting on Paul DiFiore’s motion, Hani Michel’s second on a …
REGUALR MEETING of the ARTS COMMISSION April 15, 2024, at 6:00 PM Austin City Hall, Council Chambers, Room 1001. 301 West 2nd Street, Austin, Texas 78701 Some members of the ARTS COMMISSION may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than Noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely, call or email Jesús Varela at jesus.varela@austintexas.gov or at 512-974-2444. CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Celina Zisman - Chair, Heidi Schmalbach - Vice Chair, Kate Csillagi, Monica Maldonado, Felipe Garza, Gina Houston, Michael Vernusky, Acia Gray, Faiza Kracheni, Amy Mok, Nagavalli Medicharla AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 10 speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Approve the minutes of the Arts Commission Regular Meeting on March 18, 2023. 1. DISCUSSION ITEMS Discussion of Chair’s Report on Continuing the Conversation by Chair Zisman Report of the Art in Public Places Liaison concerning actions taking during the April 1, 2024 meeting of the Art in Public Places Panel by Commissioner Maldonado Update on actions taken at the March 20, 2024 Downtown Commission meeting by Commissioner Mok 2. 3. 4. Presentation by Sharon Maidenberg, Executive Director and CEO of The Contemporary Austin, on their strategic plan, the leadership role the Contemporary would like to continue to play within the ecosystem, observations, and concerns. Presentation by Fred Evins, Project Manager with the City of Austin Economic Development Department assisting the Austin Economic Development Corporation, on the new community creativity center planned for the City’s Permitting and Development Center. STAFF BRIEFINGS Staff briefing regarding an update on the Hotel Occupancy Tax by Laura Odegaard, Cultural Investment Program Manager Staff update on the Cultural Arts Funding Programs by Jesús Pantel, Cultural Funding Supervisor DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS Approve the Final Design for the Art in Public Places Dove Springs Health Facility Paloma Pavilion Project Approve the Final Design for the Art in Public Places Brownie Neighborhood Park Project Approve the Final Design for the Austin-Bergstrom International Airport …
HOTEL OCCUPANCY TAX UPDATE APRIL 15, 2024 C I T Y O F A U S T I N EC ON OMI C D EVEL OP M EN T 1 Hotel Occupancy Tax – March 2024 o Total HOT Collections March 2024 = $703,336 o 51% towards FY24 Approved Budget of $152,172,894 o Cultural Arts Fund March 2024 = $67,169 HOT Cultural Arts Fund - FY24 Approved Budget for FY24: $14,525,594 FY24 HOT Cultural Arts Fund in the bank: $7,342,417 HOT Collections (FY22-FY24) $15.65M $12.87M Questions
Cultural Arts Funding Update Jesús Pantel, Cultural Funding Supervisor Cultural Arts Division Economic Development Department April 15, 2024 C I T Y O F A U S T I N EC ON OMI C D EVEL OP M EN T 1 Status Reports Current Contracts, Payment Updates, and Pending Program Launches Grant Funded Activities for April and May Operationalizing Community Feedback C I T Y O F A U S T I N EC ON OMI C D EVEL OP M EN T 2 Contracts and Payments Update Elevate Nexus Thrive Year 1 Thrive Year 2 Arts Ed Relief Grant Total Contracts 51 36 See year 1 19 200 199 (99%) 199 (99%) 199 (99%) 163 (81%) (4%) Signed & Processed Contracts Test payments issued & verified Payment 1 Issued Payment 2 Issued Payment 3 Issued Total Dist. to date 51 (100%) 50 (98%) 50 (98%) 16 (31%) n/a 36 (100%) 36 (100%) 36 (100%) 36 (100%) n/a See year 1 See year 1 30 (83%) - (0%) n/a 19 (100%) 19 (100%) 18 (95%) - (0%) n/a $5,217,250 (83%) $232,500 (91%) $3,901,500 ( 100%) $3,028,500 (78%) $405,000 (85%) Total Allocation $6,250,000 $255,000 $3,901,500 $3,901,500 $475,000 C I T Y O F A U S T I N EC ON OMI C D EVEL OP M EN T 3 Nexus Launch Tuesday, April 16 Tuesday, May 14 Friday, May 31 • Application opens at 10am • Submittable new application platform – Supported by The Long Center • Application closes at 7pm • Staff application support available 10am-6pm through Open Office Hours • Awards announced • Applications reviewed by staff from across the City of Austin June 1-Sept 30, 2024 • Activities must occur within the grant period • Shorter than usual grant period to accommodate transition to new application platform October 31, 2024 • The latest a Final Report is due • Final Reports are due 30 days after the final activity has concluded, rounded to the end of that month Visit austintexas.gov/Nexus to learn more. C I T Y O F A U S T I N EC ON OMI C D EVEL OP M EN T 4 Nexus Application Assistance Provider Type of Support Dates Contact Cultural Funding Staff 1:1 Application Support Location TBD By appointment and May drop-in assistance days Culturalarts@austintexas.gov Open Office Hours In person or on Zoom Every Tuesday April 16 to May 7 from …
MAI GUTIERREZ - MAI@STUDIOSINFIN.COM 4909 HILLDALE DR. ATX 78723 - 512.743.8645 N O I L L I V A P S G N R P S E V O D I 4 4 7 8 7 X T , n i t s u A e n a L o c n a B o a P 1 1 8 5 l l COVER SHEET A001 GRAPHIC SYMBOLS AND CONVENTIONS PROJECT DIRECTORY LOCATION MAP NOT TO SCALE GRAPHIC SYMBOLS SECTION OR DETAIL NO. DRAWING TITLE View Name SCALE: 1/8" = 1'-0" 1 SCALE OF SECTION OR DETAIL DIRECTION OF CUTTING PLANE SIM 1 A101 SHEET NO. ON WHICH SECTION IS DRAWN LONGITUDINAL OR CROSS SECTION NO. GRAPHIC CONVENTIONS 5 REVISION NUMBER SHEET NO. ON WHICH ENLARGED DETAIL IS DRAWN DETAIL NO. 1 / A101 AREA OF DETAIL ENLARGED 1 A101 ELEVATION NUMBER SHEET NUMBER CENTERLINES AND PROJECTED LINES HIDDEN LINE AND/OR LINE ABOVE FLOOR PLANE BOUNDARY LINE AND/OR FLOOR LINES IN EXTERIOR ELEVATIONS 101 B 4'-0" . 6" . DIMENSION LINE DESIGNATIONS " 0 - ' 4 . DOOR TYPE APPEARING ON SCHEDULE OF OPENING DOOR NUMBER WINDOW TYPE ALIGN CLIENT CITY OF AUSTIN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT AIPP - FREDERICO GEIB FREDERICO.GEIB@AUSTINTEXAS.GOV DESIGNER STUDIO SIN FIN, LLC MAI GUTIERREZ, ASSOC. AIA MAI@STUDIOSINFIN.COM 512.743.8645 FABRICATOR PATRIOT ERECTORS, LLC PARLEY DIXON, CEO PARLEY@PATRIOTERECTORS.COM 512.858.9100 STRUCTURAL ENGINEER FORMA STRUCTURE ENGINEERING, LLC FIDENCIO GONZALEZ, P.E. FIDENCIO@FORMAATX.COM 512.677.1500 SHEET LIST SHEET NO: DESCRIPTION A001 A100 A101 A200 A300 S1.01 S2.01 S2.02 S3.01 S3.02 S4.01 S4.02 S4.03 SHEET TOTAL: 13 COVER SHEET SITE PLAN FLOOR PLAN ELEVATIONS & SECTION RCP & LIGHTING DETAILS STRUCTURAL NOTES PAVILION FOUNDATION PLAN PAVILION ROOF FRAMING PLAN STANDARD DETAILS SLAB ON GRADE FOUNDATION FOUNDATION DETAILS FRAMING DETAILS FRAME ELEVATIONS FRAME ELEVATIONS CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS DATE: DRAWN: SCALE: No. Description 01.25.24 MG AS NOTED Date B E L M O N T 8 X 8 S T O R A G E S H E D D E H E S G A R O T 8 S X T 8 N O M L E B N A V CONCRETE PAD (N.I.S.) " 0 - ' 3 2 " 0 - ' 6 1 " 8 / 1 0 1 - ' 4 " 8 / 7 1 - ' 8 1 " 0 - ' 3 2 " 0 - ' 3 2 " 0 - ' 6 1 " 0 …
Art in Public Places City of Austin Cultural Arts Division 5202 East Ben White Boulevard, Suite 400 Austin, TX 78741 512.974.7700 / aipp@austintexas.gov PROCESS SUMMARY Brownie Neighborhood Park AIPP Projects Project Summary The Austin Parks and Recreation Department is undertaking a series of park improvements throughout Austin, including at Brownie Neighborhood Park. This park is located in Austin City Council District 4 and its improvements are funded by a 2018 Bond. To best meet the needs of the community, as well as Capital Improvement Park projects, with the approval of the AIPP Panel and the Austin Arts Commission, AIPP staff issued prospectuses outlining a joint artist opt-in period and a joint selection process for Brownie Neighborhood Park, Duncan Neighborhood Park, Emma Long Metropolitan Park, Highland Neighborhood Park and Reznicek Fields, and Oertli Neighborhood Park. This will more easily facilitate an artist’s ability to opt-in to multiple commission opportunities at once and allow a single jury, consisting of community members from each park area, to select multiple artists with fewer meetings and a quicker timeline. Project Backgrounds & Public Art Goals Brownie Neighborhood Park Project Background The Parks and Recreation Department (PARD) is planning to implement the next phase of the Brownie Neighborhood Park Concept Plan. In 2018, the concept plan process received input from surrounding residents who provided the vision for the future development of the park. In 2020, the Parks Department installed a new irrigated sports field and in 2021 the Parks Department revisited the plan to prioritize the improvements for the next phase. The project will soon be bid out for construction pricing. The park renovation is anticipated to begin in the fall of 2022. The next phase of implementation at Brownie Neighborhood Park will include a picnic pavilion, irrigation system expansion, a loop walking trail, solar security lighting, benches, picnic tables, a new playground, a new drinking fountain, a vehicular turnaround with ADA parking spaces. The design will reflect sensitivity for the nearby creek and provide green infrastructure opportunities in collaboration with Austin’s Watershed Protection Department. For more information on the Brownie Neighborhood Park Concept Plan and implementation, visit: https://www.austintexas.gov/browniepark Public Art Goals & Priorities The AIPP program seeks to commission works of art of redeeming quality that advance public understanding of visual art and enhance the aesthetic quality of public places. This can be accomplished through the selection of a qualified artist or artist team who …
KAT QUAY AUS WESTGATE EXPANSION: FINAL DESIGN REVIEW PROPOSAL- MARCH 2024 ARTIST STATEMENT Spatial Weaving is an analog deconstruction of a Cartesian-coordinate (3D XYZ planar grid) digital space. The wall installation is an exploration of the shared binary origin that underscores and intertwines both physical and virtual ontologies. All communication is inherently dependent on a binary system. From analog languages, such as Morse code, operating within an electric signal on/off functionality, to the digital’s binary code expression through a 0 versus 1 digit system, and our visual discernment of objects in an expanse by the contrast of positive to negative space, we rely upon distinctions made by the isolation of a differential that distinguishes itself from background noise. The meaningful gestures, sounds, or actions viable for identification provide the foundation of messaging. Specified materials within the work act as visual metaphors, from gridded metal as background to woven perforated metal’s moiré effect as image artifact. Weaving is reliant upon a construction of over/under, a binary itself, and reference to oscillating between flat planar surfaces and dimensionality. The comparison of weaving, an ancient craft tradition, to interference patterning, further underscores the influence of analog’s binary base on the digital realm. Austin is technology-oriented community, and in my studio practice, I explore the permeability, intertwining, and subsequent entanglement of physical/digital realities. When traveling through the Austin Bergstrom Airport, I'm struck by how “rendered” the high-ceiling, open-plan constructed space feel. The seriality of build via the repetition of windows, ceiling trusses, and gates leave an impression of digitally-generated order. Spatial Weaving provides an opportunity for linkage from the AUS West Gate Expansion’s virtually created origins to its future actualized space and the subsequent visitors’ physical experience of the terminal. SUMMARY Spatial Weaving is a 48’W x 12’H x 18”D wall installation that is to be located above the rest area within the new West Gate Terminal Expansion at the Austin Bergstrom International Airport (AUS). The artwork is housed within an overall open steel framework that attaches to the Terminal’s struc- tural beams. This framework is the primary weight-bearing structure that houses and supports the (8) approxi- mately 6’W x 12’H x 1’D “art bays” that altogether form the installation composition. Each art bay has a background pattern of various attached square and rectangular perforated metals that allow the white wall behind it to show through, while also serving as a backdrop to the …
Pre-fabrication Review: Spatial Weaving, Kat Quay Report Date: March 25, 2024 These comments are based on proposal documents and email correspondence with the artist. Project Overview: Artist Kat Quay proposes a wall mounted sculpture, Spatial Weaving, for the Austin-Bergstrom International Airport’s West Gate Terminal. The sculpture references Austin’s growing tech industry and binary systems, and is intended to generate visual disconnections in spatial perception. The 48-foot-wide x 12-foot high x 18-inch deep steel sculpture will be composed of openwork steel grates and perforated steel three-dimensional forms, mounted in a gridded, overlapping configuration that will produce moiré patterns and other optical effects. Materials and fabrication: The sculpture is constructed of two types of steel: stainless and carbon steel. Modular elements will be fabricated separately and parts will be joined during installation. Contractor Hensel Phelps Construction will construct a main frame of carbon steel 2” square tubing, to be bolted and welded directly to the metal wall struts. The structure will be primed with Sherwin Williams Steel Spec 4012 gray primer (an alkyd). The artist reports that Steel Spec 4012 was specifically recommended for this project by Sherwin Williams employee Zak Galla due to its formulation as a stand-alone protective coating.1 Quay and fabricator Stephen Marchio will construct eight auxiliary frames, or “art bays,” of 1” stainless steel angle iron, sized 69.5” wide x 139.75” high x 12” deep to allow them to slot into the main frame during installation. During fabrication, holes will be drilled into the art bays to receive the bolts that will affix them to the main frame. Sculptural elements will be cut from flat carbon steel grates and perforated stainless steel sheet. To promote corrosion resistance, all carbon steel components will be coated with Permalac EF clearcoat, an acrylic topcoat. Some bent forms will be fashioned from stainless steel perforated sheet, in some cases edged with stainless steel strap attached with stainless hardware. Certain grate or perforated elements will require individual supportive frames so that they can be affixed at the correct angles to produce the optical effects. Those smaller frame constructions will also be fabricated by the artist and Marchio of 1” stainless steel angle iron, to which will be attached the sculptural elements using stainless steel hardware. The bent forms, coated carbon steel gridded elements, and small individual constructions will be attached to the art bays using stainless steel screws and binding barrels, positioned so …
Process Summary Project: Terminal Expansion Phase II / West Gate Expansion Art in Public Places Project Terminal/Apron Expansion and Improvements Phase II A, B and C Art in Public Places Project at Austin- Bergstrom International Airport. The Terminal Expansion Phase II C project by Artist Kat (Kohl) Quay was re-sited within the Austin-Bergstrom International Airport’s West Gate Expansion. Pre-Qualified Artist Pool SELECTION PANEL Leslie Moody Castro, Independent Curator, Austin, TX • • Fernando Andrade, Artist, San Antonio, TX • Alex Rubio, Artist, San Antonio, TX • • Phillip Townsend, Fellow in African American Art at The Blanton, Austin, TX Julia Hendrickson, Associate Curator, The Contemporary, Austin, TX PROJECT TEAM Julie Harris, Program Manager; Properties Group, Aviation Dept., City of Austin • Gabriel Gomez, Contract Specialist; Properties Group, Aviation Dept., City of Austin • Terra Goolsby, Artist, District 2 • • Cory Hurless, Curator; Program Manager I, Aviation Dept. City of Austin • Burton Jones, Architect; Public Works Project Manager, City of Austin • Rohini Kumarage, Aviation Project Manager, City of Austin • Chris McCray, Designer, AIPP Panel Chair and Project Liaison • Janet Zweig, Artist, Terminal Expansion AIPP Project Phase I PROJECT SUMMARY The City of Austin Art in Public Places (AIPP) program of the Cultural Arts Division, Economic Development Department, seeks to commission three professional visual artists (or artist teams) to design, fabricate, and install artwork for the second stage of the Terminal Expansion Project at the Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS). Applicants must have been selected as a participant in the 2018-2020 Pre-Qualified Artist Pool. PROJECT GOALS Art in Public Places seeks to commission works of art of redeeming quality that advance public understanding of visual art and enhance the aesthetic quality of public places through the selection of a qualified artist who can innovatively and thoughtfully design within the context of this project. The goal of the AUS Terminal Expansion Projects Phase II is to select three artists or artist teams who will, in collaboration with the Project Team, design artwork that: » enhances the travellers’ experience by piquing curiosity and/or conveying a sense of wonder; » distinguishes Austin-Bergstrom International Airport and reflects the nature and character of Austin; supports the Airport’s commitment to sustainability; » » contributes to a local, regional and national contemporary art dialogue; and » serves as a significant piece within the artist’s oeuvre. BUDGET Three artist commissions will be awarded in the amounts …
CITY OF AUSTIN ART IN PUBLIC PLACES PROGRAM/CULTURAL ARTS DIVISION USER DEPARTMENT PUBLIC ART EVALUATION FORM FOR TECHNICAL FEASIBILITY AND MAINTENANCE As per Section IX.A of the AIPP Guidelines, the user and managing departments responsible for housing the artwork are requested to review the artist’s final design (attached) for technical feasibility and maintenance considerations. Please provide a response on this form, or on letterhead signed by your department director. Thank you! Department: Aviation Department Artwork Title/Description: “Spatial Weaving” is a 48’W x 12’H x 18” (approx.) wall installation that is to be located within the new West Gate Terminal Expansion at the Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS). The installation is housed within a steel framework that attaches to the Terminal’s structural beams. Within that framework, the installation consists of an open metal framework structure containing perforated metal patterns and dimensional designs. Evaluation Date: 03/29/2024 Evaluator’s Name: Constance Y. White Services, Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) Title: Art + Music Manager, Airport Guest EVALUATOR’S COMMENTS SITE: This wall-based artwork will be sited within the Airport’s new West Gate Expansion. It will hang on the Mezzanine wall that overlooks the play/rest area, directly over the entrances to the bathrooms. INSTALLATION: The artwork will be installed in two phases. First, the structural frame, which houses the main components of the artwork, will be installed summer of 2024. Through coordination with the sponsoring construction project, the West Gate Expansion general contractor Hensel Phelps will fabricate, paint, and install the frame. The frame will be directly attached to the wall steel. The exact placement height of the frame will be determined by Page Architects / Structures TX to attach directly to the Terminal steel beam structure while avoiding HVAC and electrical systems behind the wall. The artist and her fabricator will then be constructing (8) “art bays” using stainless steel. Each art bay will contain a unique combination of perforated metal and mesh dimensional forms. In the second phase of installation, the art bays will slipped into and attached to the structural frame. The bays will be installed between February and May 2025. SAFETY / LIABILITY: The installation height is likely to be high enough to prevent accidental breakage or vandalism. The artist and her installer will undergo any AUS-required safety trainings before installing in the West Gate Expansion construction site. MAINTENANCE: The artwork should be dusted annually, including inside the bays and behind the artwork (in …
Artist Selection Memo to File March 25, 2023 Date: From: Artist Selection Panel (Jurors and Advisors): Chris Taylor (Arts Professional); Lynn Osgood (Arts Professional); Terrence Moline (Arts Professional); Miguel Santana (Arts Professional); Xochi Solis (Arts Professional); Travis Timm (AFD representative); Chelsea Caloia (AFD representative); chief Eric Jakubauskas (EMS representative); Michelle Noriega (Capital Delivery Services). Art in Public Places Panel: Chair Stephanie Lemmo: Vice Chair J Muzacz: Arts Commission Liaison Monica Maldonado: Panel members Sarah Carr, Taylor Davis, Kristi-Anne Shaer, Lisa Woods. 3 AFD/EMS Loop 360 Stations AIPP Project – Selection Recommendations for AFD52/ EMS41 (Davenport); AFD53/EMS42 (Goodnight Ranch) and AFD54/EMS43 (Canyon Creek). Copy: Subject: Background: AIPP panel approved a Request for Qualifications for the 3 AFD/EMS Loop 360 Stations AIPP Project on September 12, 2022. Notice of the public art opportunity was sent directly to eligible artists. The original submission deadline of December 7, 2022 was extended to January 31, 2023. The Artist Selection Panel reviewed 56 artist applicants. The Jury was supported by staff Constance Y. White, AIPP Program Manager, Frederico Geib, AIPP Project Manager, and Ryan Runcie, AIPP Project Manager. 1. Recommended Artists: -Adrian Aguilera and Betelhem Makkonen for AFD52/EMS41 (Davenport); -RE:Site Studio for AFD53/EMS42 (Goodnight Ranch); -Rudy Herrera for AFD54/EMS43 (Canyon Creek). "Aguilera/Makonnen Previous AIPP/TEMPO project in 2018, demonstrates ability to fulfill expectations. Portfolio demonstrates professional quality of work that expresses creativity. Their presentation fully demonstrated their intention for a site-specific work that reflects the mission of AFD/EMS, as well as one that specifically speaks to the themes of the roles of first responders. I also appreciated their sensitivity to social themes and storytelling making them a compelling candidate that stood out amongst all others." "RE:Site Studio More than 10 years of experience working as a collaborative design studio have done so many monuments around the country, but their eagerness to fully immerse themselves in a project’s location and spend time with stakeholders left an indelible mark on me and overall really sold the proposal. The scale of their studio allows them access to a network of contractors to acquire the best materials for the project. I particularly enjoyed that their art is meant to be interactive and durable enough to play in and around." "Rudy Herrera Portfolio of large-scale murals demonstrates ability to effectively utilize the public art sites in the brief. Ex: [The Last Parade]. Commitment to community and art experiences being part of the …
Sound Assessment & Disclosure Requirements Proposal Presentation to City of Austin Arts Commission April 15, 2024 Background • Council approved Resolution No. 20181018- 038 directing the City Manager to propose programs, rules, and ordinances necessary to improve compatibility between residents, lodging establishments, and music-related businesses. • The resolution was part of Council efforts to support music, arts and culture. Purpose • Policy related to residential development responsibility is still outstanding. • In addition to the sound ordinance and enforcement, the sound management system should also anticipate and address quality of life issues for residences in proximity to nightlife and entertainment establishments and districts. Ensure Accurate Expectations Policy Goals • Improve compatibility between entertainment uses with amplified sound and residential and hotel uses. • Anticipate, plan for, and minimize common conflicts between residential and hotel uses and entertainment-related amplified sound. • Ensure residential and hotel development projects understand the sound levels in the area so they can design and construct the building considering the sound impact from nearby code-compliant entertainment uses. • Provide residential development projects and new residents with accurate expectations about the level of sound that will be present in the environment, and the information they need to make informed decisions. Approach A commonsense solution that is not prescriptive and focuses on education and awareness Sound Assessment & Disclosure Requires residential and hotel developments near Outdoor Music Venues and Performance Venues to: • conduct a sound assessment • disclose to future residents when they sell or lease units about the presence of nearby venues, and that a sound assessment was conducted Description and Intent • Does NOT mandate building standards. • Requires residential developers to: Promotes Education and Informed Decisions 1. document that they have studied the sound levels in the area they are building. • This includes assessing the impact of legally compliant sound from nearby music and nightlife establishments. 2. disclose to future residents the presence of nearby music and nightlife establishments, and that a sound assessment has been conducted. Description and Intent • Residents are encouraged to ask questions about sound mitigation efforts, make informed decisions Promotes Education and Informed Decisions • Does NOT require anything further from Outdoor Music Venue Permit Holders or Performance Venues. • Their sound level is already regulated with a fixed sound level standard that is appropriate for the context, is predictable and doesn’t change when new residential is built nearby. …
sharon maidenberg Ernest and Sarah Butler Executive Director and CEO • Arrived in Austin September 2020 • 20+ years non-profit arts experience Mission Vision Values We invite you to discover contemporary art in settings that provoke thought and joy. Our programs join art with place in pursuit of a deeper experience, a bigger conversation, and a closer community. We believe in the capacity of art to transform lives. We dream of a future where more eyes, ears, hearts and minds are opened by contemporary art in all of its forms. Extending the welcome • • • Socially mindful • Always caring Staying curious • Making progress • Being here • Trying new things MUSEUM HISTORY TFAA establishes downtown presence (700 Congress) Art School opens Laguna Gloria Art Museum founded Laguna Gloria Art Museum becomes Austin Museum of Art (AMOA); establishes downtown space AMOA-Arthouse renamed The Contemporary Austin Betty and Edward Marcus Sculpture Park established AMOA and Arthouse merge Texas legend Clara Driscoll donates estate Texas Fine Arts Association (TFAA) formed TFAA changes its name to Arthouse at the Jones Center TFAA / The Jones Center for Contemporary Art opens Construction is completed for The Moody Pavilions and Visitor Center at Laguna Gloria 1911 1943 1961 1983 1995 1996 1998 2002 2011 2013 2019 JONES CENTER • 15,630 sq ft • Gallery space with outdoor mural, rooftop space and sculpture in the heart of downtown Austin • Dynamic schedule of exhibitions with related public programming LAGUNA GLORIA • 14 acres on Lake Austin • Art-in-nature sculpture park • Community art school • Historic villa & property AT A GLANCE • $10.3M operating budget • 80 staff members, across 13 departments • 29 trustees • 70 artist instructors OUR IMPACT: 2023 4,000+ people served through family and community programs ≈89,609 people visited the Jones Center and Laguna Gloria 4,250+ people served through more than 50 public programs 6,700+ people attended art-making classes over 31K times 31 K–12 tours given to over 1,000 students from 22 schools INCOME by % (based on 2023) 12% 29% 59% SIGNATURE EVENTS Art Dinner Oct 25, 2024 • Annual event -- in its 11th year • Raised $1.4M in 2023 • Draws on eclectic group of guests, including the museum’s Trustees, business and thought leaders, art collectors, and internationally- renowned artists SIGNATURE EVENTS The Very ‘Rary Nov 3, 2024 • Annual afternoon of art and amazement • …
Implementing inclusive and equitable public development services as a non-profit partner to the City of Austin Arts Commission Austin Economic Development Corporation April 15, 2024 New Community Creativity Center at City of Austin Permitting and Development Center Thank You
REGULAR MEETING of the ARTS COMMISSION April 15, 2024, at 6:00 PM Austin City Hall, Council Chambers, Room 1001. 301 West 2nd Street, Austin, Texas 78701 The ARTS COMMISSION convened in a REGULAR meeting on 15, April 2024 at Austin City Hall, Council Chambers, Room 1001. 301 West 2nd Street, Austin, Texas 78701 Commissioner Zisman called the ARTS COMMISSION Meeting to order at 6:09 p.m. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance: Celina Zisman, Acia Gray, Michael Vernusky, Gina Houston Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Faiza Kracheni, Heidi Schmalbach, Monica Maldonado, Nagavalli Medicharla Board Members Absent: Kate Csillagi, Amy Mok, Felipe Garza CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Celina Zisman - Chair, Heidi Schmalbach - Vice Chair, Kate Csillagi, Monica Maldonado, Felipe Garza, Gina Houston, Michael Vernusky, Acia Gray, Faiza Kracheni, Amy Mok, Nagavalli Medicharla AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Natalie Earhart from Almost Real Things spoke on their second annual Touch the Art exhibit and their Community Amplifier evens for the Nexus grant APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Arts Commission Regular Meeting on March 18, 2024. The minutes from the meeting of March 18, 2024 were approved on Commissioner Gray’s motion, Commissioner Houston second on a 8-0 vote with Commissioner’s Csillagi, Mok, and Garza absent DISCUSSION ITEMS Discussion of Chair’s Report on Continuing the Conversation by Chair Zisman An update was provided by Chair Zisman. Report of the Art in Public Places Liaison concerning actions taking during the April 1, 2024 meeting of the Art in Public Places Panel by Commissioner Maldonado An update was provided by Commissioner Maldonado Update on actions taken at the March 20, 2024 Downtown Commission meeting by Commissioner Mok An update was provided by Chair Zisman. Presentation by Sharon Maidenberg, Executive Director and CEO of The Contemporary Austin, on their strategic plan, the leadership role the Contemporary would like to continue to play within the ecosystem, observations, and concerns. A presentation was provided by Sharon Maidenberg, Executive Director and CEO of The Contemporary Austin, Presentation by Fred Evins, Project Manager with the City of Austin Economic Development Department assisting the Austin Economic Development Corporation, on the new community creativity center planned for the City’s Permitting and Development Center. A presentation was provided by Fred Evins, Project Manager with the City of Austin Economic Development Department, and Nick Harbaugh, Co-founder, Seven Mile Media STAFF BRIEFINGS Staff briefing regarding an update on the Hotel Occupancy Tax by …
REGULAR CALLED MEETING of the MAYOR’S COMMITTEE FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES Friday, April 12, 2024 at 5:30pm AUSTIN CITY HALL BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS ROOM #1101 301 WEST 2ND STREET AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch- atxn-live Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely, call or email Christi Vitela, 512-974-2792, christi.vitela@austintexas.gov. Jennifer Powell Lira Amari Ramírez Pete Salazar Elizabeth K Vassallo CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Jonathan Franks, Chair Elisabeth Meyer, Vice Chair Lisa Chang Mickey Fetonte Adrianne Hogan CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL AGENDA The first ten speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities special called meeting on March 22, 2024. DISCUSSION ITEMS Presentation on the Equity-Based Preservation Plan by Cara Bertron, Program Manager II, Planning Department. Discussion regarding zoning changes that affect group homes. Review of the goals for the Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities. Discussion to determine working groups based on the goals of the Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities. Discussion of the feedback and results from the Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities Town Hall meetings. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS Conduct officer elections for the Chair and Vice Chair. Approve Jonathan Franks to represent the Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities at the April 2024 Community Advancement Network (CAN) Meeting. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair access. If requiring Sign Language Interpreters or alternative formats, please give notice at least 2 days (48 hours) before the meeting date. Please call Christi Vitela at the City Clerk Department at 512-974-2792 or email christi.vitela@austintexas.gov for additional information. TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Mayor’s Committee …
MAYOR’S COMMITTEE FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES SPECIAL CALLED MEETING MINUTES Friday, March 22, 2024 The Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities convened in a special called meeting on Friday, March 22, 2024, at City Hall, 301 W 2nd St Austin, Texas. Vice-Chair Meyer called the Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities Meeting to order at 5:33 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Elisabeth Meyer, Vice Chair Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Lisa Chang Mickey Fetonte Jennifer Powell Lira Amari Ramírez Pete Salazar PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL No speakers. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities regular meeting on March 8, 2024. The minutes from the meeting of 03/08/2024 were approved on Commissioner Salazar’s motion, Commissioner Chang’s second on a 6-0 vote. Chair Franks, Commissioners Hogan and Vassallo were absent. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 2. Approve a Recommendation for the City of Austin to conduct a point in time count to determine the number of people living with disabilities in Austin. 1 to approve Recommendation 20240322-002 was approved on The motion Commissioner Powell’s motion and Commissioner Ramírez’s second on a 6-0 vote. Chair Franks, Commissioners Hogan and Vassallo were absent. 3. Approve a Recommendation to create an online community participation and information sharing site. The motion to approve Recommendation 20240322-003 was approved on Commissioner Salazar’s motion and Commissioner Powell’s second on a 6-0 vote. Chair Franks, Commissioners hogan and Vassallo were absent. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Presentation on the Equity Based Preservation Plan. Presentation by Betsy Greenburg about zoning changes to group homes. Vice Chair Meyer adjourned the meeting at 5:49 p.m. without objection. 2
MAYOR’S COMMITTEE FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES APRIL 12, 2024 Austin History Center (C05767, PICA 24201, PICA 29995); Chen Chen Wu; City of Austin Plan Vision Historic preservation in Austin actively engages communities in protecting and sharing important places and stories. Preservation uses the past to create a shared sense of belonging and to shape an equitable, inclusive, sustainable, and economically vital future for all. Joe’s Bakery, anonymous, Amy Moreland/ Austin’s Atlas Community-Based Process 12 months 1,100 working group hours Input from 300+ people Icons from the Noun Project: Community by Gan Khoon Lay, focus group by mikicon, committee by Adrien Coquet Community-Based Process “Being part of the working group was a great experience mainly because the members had diverse backgrounds, but the same goal. It was a rare learning experience.” Michelle Benavides Ursula A. Carter Linda Y. Jackson Brenda Malik Emily Payne Gilbert Rivera 1 Brita Wallace* 1 Justin Bragiel 2 Mary Jo Galindo* Meghan King* Alyson McGee 1 Rocio Peña-Martinez* JuanRaymon Rubio 2 Bob Ward 1 Noel Bridges 1 Jerry Garcia 1 Jolene Kiolbassa 1 Debra Murphy 2 Misael Ramos* Maria Solis* 1 Caroline Wright 1 *Drafting Committee member 1 Phase 1 only 2 Phase 2 only Julia Brookins* Ben Goudy 2 Kevin Koch Robin Orlowski 2 Mary Reed* 1 Erin Waelder 1 Amalia Carmona 2 Hanna Huang* 1 Kelechi Madubuko Leslie Ornelas 1 Lori Renteria 1 Equity-Based Preservation Plan REVIEWING THE DRAFT Neal Douglass, Oct. 1949, ND-49-346-02, Austin History Center, Austin Public Library. Draft Plan Goals 1. Tell Austin’s full history 9. Proactively identify important places 2. Recognize cultural heritage 10. Follow good designation practices 3. Preserve archaeological resources 11. Support stewardship of community 4. Stabilize communities assets 5. Support environmental sustainability 12. Be strategic with review 6. Engage communities equitably 13. Protect historic resources 7. Support people doing the work 14. Implement the plan collaboratively 8. Engage new partners What We Preserve Parade and mural unveiling (The Austin Chronicle), San Antonio Office of Historic Preservation Think broadly. • Recognize Austin’s rich and complex history through active listening, inclusive research, and interpretation • Better recognize and protect legacy businesses, murals, and archaeological resources • Use preservation tools to support community stabilization and environmental sustainability Who Preserves Invite and support. • Help people access knowledge, resources, and decision-making power • Streamline and explain historic review and designation processes • Support craftspeople, commissioners, and staff • Engage new partners and …
Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities Meeting Minutes Friday, April 12, 2024 MAYOR’S COMMITTEE FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES REGULAR CALLED MEETING MINUTES Friday, April 12, 2024 The Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities convened in a regular called meeting on Friday, April 12, 2024, at City Hall, 301 W 2nd St Austin, Texas. Vice-Chair Meyer called the Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities Meeting to order at 5:33 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Jonathan Franks, Chair Elisabeth Meyer, Vice Chair Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Lisa Chang Mickey Fetonte Adrianne Hogan Jennifer Powell Lira Amari Ramírez Pete Salazar Elizabeth K Vassallo PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL No speakers. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities special called meeting on March 22, 2024. The minutes from the meeting of 03/22/2024 were approved on Commissioner Salazar’s motion, Commissioner Ramírez’s second on a 7-0 vote. Chair Franks and Commissioner Vassallo were off the dais. DISCUSSION ITEMS 1 Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities Meeting Minutes Friday, April 12, 2024 3. Discussion regarding zoning changes that affect group homes. Discussion was held. Betsy Greenberg spoke on the zoning changes. 4. Review of goals for the Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities. 5. Discussion to determine working groups based on the goals of the Mayor’s Committee for Discussion was held. People with Disabilities. Discussion was held. 2. Presentation on the Equity-Based Preservation Plan by Cara Bertron, Program Manager II, Planning Department. The presentation was made by Cara Bertron, Program Manager II, Planning Department. 6. Discussion of the feedback and results from the Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities Town Hall meetings. Discussion was held. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 7. Conduct officer elections for the Chair and Vice Chair. The motion to approve Vice Chair Meyer as Chair was made on Commissioner Salazar’s motion, Commissioner Hogan’s second, approved on a 9-0 vote. The motion to approve Commissioner Fetonte as Vice Chair failed on a 3-6 vote. Those voting aye were Commissioners Fetonte, Powell and Salazar. Those voting nay were Commissioners Chang, Franks, Hogan, Meyer, Ramírez and Vassallo. The motion to approve Commissioner Franks as Vice Chair passed on a 6-3 vote. Those voting aye were Commissioners Chang, Franks, Hogan, Meyer, Ramírez and Vassallo. Those voting nay were Commissioners Fetonte, Powell and Salazar. 8. Approve Jonathan Franks to represent the Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities at the April 2024 Community Advancement Network …
ORDINANCE AMENDMENT REVIEW SHEET Amendment: C20-2023-019 Citywide Compatibility Description: Amend City Code Title 25 (Land Development) to revise height, building placement, and other related regulations that apply to property and are in addition to the base zoning regulations (also known as Compatibility Standards). Background: Initiated by Resolution No. 20230608-045. Compatibility is a regulation that restricts building height and regulates screening, building design, and noise levels based on a site’s proximity to a property with single-family zoning or a single-family use. Currently, compatibility generally applies to sites within 540 feet of a property zoned Urban Family Residence (SF-5) or more restrictive. Compatibility does not apply uniformly citywide. Different compatibility standards apply depending on a site’s location and use. Listed below are examples of where compatibility is treated differently throughout the city: • Citywide Compatibility Standards have two separate regulations for large and small sites. • The East Riverside Corridor Regulating Plan compatibility standards are less restrictive than the current citywide standards and are only triggered by single-family use. • The Lamar/Justin, MLK, and Plaza Saltillo Transit Oriented Development (TOD) Regulating Plans only apply compatibility to sites within 100 feet of the TOD boundary and within 25 feet of a triggering property. • Within the University Neighborhood Overlay (UNO), compatibility only applies within 75 feet of the UNO boundary. • Within the Educational Facility Development Standards, there are two separate compatibility height restrictions for AISD and non-AISD schools. • Neighborhood Conservation Combining Districts (NCCDs): o The E. 11th St. NCCD waives compatibility standards in lieu of its own specific compatibility standards. o The E. 12th St. NCCD waives compatibility standards within the district. o The Hyde Park NCCD deviates from the current compatibility standards by allowing parking in the rear yard. • Additional areas are exempt from compatibility, including properties zoned Central Business District (CBD), Downtown Mixed-Use (DMU), properties in the North Burnet Gateway (NBG) Regulating Plan, and developments utilizing the Affordability Unlocked density bonus program. 03/28/2024C20-2023-019 For more information about the various compatibility standards in the code, see Exhibit A, Current vs Proposed Compatibility. Compatibility Standards were codified with the adoption of the current Land Development Code in 1984. Their purpose, as stated in the 1984 code, is to “preserve and protect single-family residential neighborhoods” and “to maintain the privacy and to allow the outdoor enjoyment typically provided in single family districts and neighborhoods.” Before compatibility was created, there was an …
ORDINANCE AMENDMENT REVIEW SHEET Amendment: C20-2023-021 Electric Vehicle Charging Land Use Description: Amend City Code Title 25-2 (Zoning) to create a new land use for Electric Vehicle Charging. Background: Initiated by City Council Resolution No. 20230608-082. On June 8, 2023, City Council approved Resolution No. 20230608-082, initiating amendments to City Code Title 25 (Land Development) to create a new land use for “Electric Vehicle Parking.” The resolution directed staff to consider options that would prevent the use from becoming concentrated within activated or residential areas, allow the use through the conditional permit process, and limit the use to General Commercial Services CS or less restrictive zoning districts. Summary of Proposed Code Amendment: Amend City Code 25-2, Subchapter A, Article 4 (Commercial Uses Described) to add a new use of “electric vehicle charging” and to renumber the remaining uses accordingly: (26) Electric Vehicle Charging use is the use of a site for the charging of an electric vehicle (EV), including battery charging stations and rapid charging stations, each as defined by the United States Department of Energy. Amend City Code 25-2-491 (Permitted, Conditional, and Prohibited Uses) to add Electric Vehicle Charging to the use chart. Create a new section of Austin City Code (25-2-819 – Electric Vehicle Charging Use Regulations) to describe additional requirements applicable to the use, including: • Permitting the use in General Commercial Services (CS), Commercial Liquor Sales (CS- 1), Commercial Highway (CH), Industrial Park (IP), Major Industry (MI), Limited Industrial Services (LI), and Research and Development (R&D) zoning districts, with the following requirements: o The use is permitted on sites abutting suburban roadways, highways, hill country roadways, or internal circulation routes. o The use is permitted on sites abutting core-transit corridors, future core-transit corridors, and urban roadways if: The nearest Electric Vehicle Charging use is at least 1,000 feet away; and The site does not exceed 25,000 square feet in area. o The use is conditional on sites abutting core-transit corridors, future core-transit corridors, and urban roadways if: The nearest Electric Vehicle Charging use is less than 1,000 feet away; or 1 03/28/2024C20-2023-021 The site exceeds 25,000 square feet in area. • Permitting the use on a site when the base zoning district is commercial or industrial and a service station use is an existing use or was a previous use for the site unless the use was already converted to a residential, …
ORDINANCE AMENDMENT & REZONING REVIEW SHEET Amendment: C20-2023-004 ETOD Overlay (Phase 1 Austin Light Rail alignment and Priority Extensions) Description: Amend City Code Title 25 (Land Development) to create an Equitable Transit- Oriented Development (ETOD) Overlay combining district and an ETOD Density Bonus combining district (DBETOD), and to apply these combining districts to certain lots within a half-mile of the Phase 1 Austin Light Rail alignment and Priority Extensions. The ETOD Overlay combining district is proposed to prohibit or make conditional certain non-transit supportive uses. The ETOD Density Bonus combining district is proposed to create a density bonus program that allows residential uses, modifies development regulations to increase maximum height (up to 120 feet total), and modifies various site development standards including compatibility. DBETOD allows developments to participate in a density bonus program if they provide affordable rental or ownership housing or fees-in-lieu that meet certain requirements. Background: Initiated by Resolution No. 20230309-016 and Resolution No. 20240201-054 On March 9, 2023, City Council approved Resolution No. 20230309-016 accepting the Equitable Transit-Oriented Development Policy Plan and directing the City Manager regarding next steps for implementation. To provide further direction on one of those next steps, the creation and application of an ETOD Overlay, Council approved Resolution No. 20240201-054. The ETOD Overlay is one of the transit-supportive code amendments staff is prioritizing in Spring 2024 to help ensure adopted regulations intended to benefit the Project Connect Phase 1 Austin Light Rail project can be considered as part of the preliminary ratings package for federal funding that will be submitted in Summer 2024. Summary of Proposed Code Amendment: The proposed code amendment will create two new combining districts: 1. ETOD Overlay combining district (ETOD) will prohibit or make conditional those land uses that are not transit-supportive, and 2. ETOD Density Bonus combining district (DBETOD) will create a density bonus program that: • Allows residential uses, • Modifies development regulations to increase maximum height (up to 120 feet total), and • Modifies various site development standards. The two new combining districts will be applied to certain lots through a rezoning within a half-mile of the Phase 1 Austin Light Rail alignment and Priority Extensions as shown on Figure 1. 03/28/2024C20-2023-004 Figure 1: Parcels Proposed for Rezoning into the ETOD and DBETOD Combining Districts 03/28/2024C20-2023-004 ETOD Overlay Combining District (ETOD) – Proposed Uses to Prohibit or Make Conditional The following lists delineate land uses that …
ORDINANCE AMENDMENT REVIEW SHEET Amendment: C20-2023-024 HOME Phase 2 Description: Amend City Code Title 25 (Land Development) to revise regulations that apply to lots with one housing unit, including reducing the minimum lot size and regulations that apply to flag lots. Background: Initiated by Resolution No. 20230720-126. On July 20, 2023, City Council adopted Resolution No. 20230720-126, tasking staff with the development of amendments to the Land Development Code (LDC) with specific housing related objectives in mind. These objectives included reducing the minimum lot size for properties zoned single-family, permitting up to three housing units on such properties, and establishing a new Three-Unit Residential Land Use designation. Additionally, the changes aimed to introduce flexibility in housing configurations for properties zoned SF-1, SF-2, SF- 3, and SF-4A/B. This flexibility would encompass various housing types such as rowhouses, townhomes, duplexes, triplexes, fourplexes, garden homes, and cottage courts. On December 7, 2023, City Council approved Ordinance No. 20231207-001 adopting code amendments that allow up to three housing units, including tiny homes, on a Single-Family (SF) zoned property, revising the regulations that apply to a property with two housing units, and removing restrictions on the number of unrelated adults living in a housing unit. Summary of Proposed Code Amendment: The proposed code amendments will reduce the minimum lot size and revise site development regulations for small lots to facilitate the development of one-unit homes with unit sizes and densities similar to those allowed under HOME Phase 1. The proposed changes: • Lower the minimum lot size for one unit from 5,750 sq ft to 2,000 sq ft • Adjust development standards for lots under 5,750 sq ft (i.e., small lots) • Reduce the minimum lot width • • Allow for a variety of detached and attached housing types • Remove Residential Design and Compatibility (i.e., McMansion or Subchapter F) Include design standards for driveways, front yards, and garage placement standards for small lots Increase impervious cover from 40% to 45% in SF-1 for small lots • • Adjust flag lot regulations to facilitate easier subdivision and to ensure sites do not exceed 45% impervious cover The following is not changed under this proposal: 03/28/2024C20-2023-024 • Minimum lot size of 5,750 sq ft for two-unit and three-unit uses • Regulations for one unit on lots that are 5,750 sq ft or greater in lot size • 45% impervious cover maximum for SF-2 and SF-3 • …
