ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET SITE AREA: 2.376 acres DISTRICT: 3 TO: CS-MU-V-NP CASE: C14-2020-0093 – 4329 S Congress Avenue ZONING FROM: CS-MU-NP ADDRESS: 4329 – 4341 South Congress Avenue PROPERTY OWNER: South Congress Development LLC AGENT: Drenner Group PC (Amanda Swor) CASE MANAGER: Wendy Rhoades (512-974-7719, wendy.rhoades@austintexas.gov) STAFF RECOMMENDATION: The Staff recommendation is to grant general commercial services – mixed use – vertical mixed use building – neighborhood plan (CS-MU-V-NP) combining district zoning. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: October 27, 2020: October 13, 2020: APPROVED A POSTPONEMENT REQUEST BY THE APPLICANT AND THE NEIGHBORHOOD TO OCTOBER 27, 2020 [J. THOMPSON; A. AZHAR – 2ND] (12-0) ONE VACANCY ON THE COMMISSION CITY COUNCIL ACTION: November 12, 2020: ORDINANCE NUMBER: ISSUES: The Applicant is in discussions with the South Congress Combined Neighborhood Plan Contact Team. CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: The subject tract is located on South Congress Avenue, is developed with a mobile food vending court and a self storage facility, and has had general commercial services – mixed use – neighborhood plan (CS-MU-NP) zoning since Council approved the East Congress Neighborhood Plan rezonings in August 2005. There are retail and various commercial services, auto-related uses and apartments along both sides of Congress Avenue in the vicinity (CS-MU-NP; CS-MU-V-NP; CS-MU-CO-NP/MF-6-CO-NP). Please see Exhibits A and A-1 – Zoning Map and Aerial Exhibit. 1 of 19B-11 C14-2020-0093 Page 2 The Applicant proposes to rezone the property and add a vertical mixed use building (–V) combining district to the existing zoning and develop it with up to 280 apartment units and 5,500 square feet of ground floor retail and restaurant uses. The property is designated as Mixed Use on the adopted Future Land Use Map (as is most of South Congress Avenue in the neighborhood planning area), and the Mixed Use designation is defined as “An area that is appropriate for a mix of residential and non-residential uses.” South Congress Avenue is also designated as a Core Transit Corridor. During the Vertical Mixed Use Overlay (VMU) Opt-in/Opt-out process conducted by the Neighborhood Planning and Zoning Department in 2007-09, an application to designate certain properties as appropriate to add the –V combining district or exclude other properties from the VMU overlay was not filed by the South Congress Combined Planning Contact Team. The addition of –V provides an additional development option to a property and allows it to retain the ability to redevelop under the existing …
C14-2020-0097 1 ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET CASE: C14-2020-0097 – Evergreen at Mary DISTRICT: 5 ZONING FROM: Tract 1: CS and SF-3 Tract 2: MF-3-H TO: Tract 1: CS-MU Tract 2: CS-MU-H ADDRESS: 1709 & 1803 Evergreen Ave and 1204 W Mary St SITE AREA: 1.32 acres PROPERTY OWNER: Helsinki Partners LLC (Jesse Boskoff) AGENT: Husch Blackwell LLP (Nikelle Meade) CASE MANAGER: Kate Clark (512-974-1237, kate.clark@austintexas.gov) STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends general commercial services – mixed use (CS-MU) combining district zoning for Tract 1, and general office – mixed use – historic landmark (GO-MU-H) combining district zoning for Tract 2. For a summary of the basis of staff’s recommendation, see page 2. HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION October 26, 2020 Scheduled for Historic Landmark Commission PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: October 27, 2020 Scheduled for Planning Commission CITY COUNCIL ACTION: December 3, 2020 Planned to be Scheduled for City Council ORDINANCE NUMBER: ISSUES There are no issues at this time and staff has not received any written or emailed comments in favor of or in opposition to this rezoning case. 1 of 14B-12 C14-2020-0097 2 CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: This property is approximately 1.32 acres in size and is comprised of two tracts. It is surrounded by the following zoning districts: SF-3 to the north; across the railroad right-of-way SF-3-NP to the east; across W Mary Street CS, SF-3 and SF-6-CO to the south; and across Evergreen Avenue CS-MU-CO and CS to the west. Please refer to Exhibit A: Zoning Map and Exhibit B: Aerial Map for surrounding context. Tract 1 of this property is currently zoned CS and SF-3 and is being requested to be rezoned to CS-MU. Tract 2 of this property is currently zoned MF-3-H and is being requested to be rezoned to CS-MU-H. This portion of the property was rezoned to include the historic landmark combining district zoning in 1977. Please refer to Exhibit C: Historic Ordinance for relevant portions of that rezoning case for this property. BASIS OF RECOMMENDATION: 1. Zoning changes should promote compatibility with adjacent and nearby uses. The proposed zoning should be consistent with the purpose statement of the district sought. The applicant is requesting a base zoning district of CS for both Tracts 1 and 2 with the intended use of maintaining the existing structures onsite and using them for administrative and business offices uses. The portion of the property currently zoned SF-3 contains a residential …
C14-2020-0096 1 ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET CASE: C14-2020-0096 – 3707 S 2nd Street DISTRICT: 3 ZONING FROM: SF-3 TO: GR-MU-V ADDRESS: 3707 S. 2nd Street SITE AREA: 4.78 acres PROPERTY OWNER: 3707 S. 2nd Property, LP (Justin Albright) AGENT: Armbrust & Brown, PLLC (Amanda Surman) CASE MANAGER: Kate Clark (512-974-1237, kate.clark@austintexas.gov) STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends general office – mixed use (GO-MU) combining district. For a summary of the basis of staff’s recommendation, see page 2. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: October 27, 2020 Scheduled for Planning Commission CITY COUNCIL ACTION: November 12, 2020 Scheduled for City Council ORDINANCE NUMBER: ISSUES On September 9, 2020 staff received an email from the Galindo Neighborhood opposing the addition of vertical mixed-use (“V”) to the zoning district. For all received written comments, please refer to Exhibit C: Correspondence Received. CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: This property is approximately 4.78 acres and is developed with a single office building. This office building appears to have been constructed in the mid 1970’s and is considered a legally nonconforming use. It is currently zoned SF-3 and is surrounded by SF-4A-CO and P zoning to the north, GO-V-CO and LO-V-CO zoning to the east, GR zoning to the south, and LO and MH zoning to the west. Please see Exhibit A: Zoning Map and Exhibit B: Aerial Map for context. 1 of 12 C14-2020-0096 2 To the west across South 2nd Street is the Galindo Elementary School. Staff has confirmed with the Austin Independent School District (AISD) that they do not have any concerns with this rezoning case. The applicant is requesting GR-MU-V in order to allow for a change in use to medical office and to provide flexibility to redevelop the site with multifamily units in the future. BASIS OF RECOMMENDATION: and development intensities. 1. Zoning should promote a transition between adjacent and nearby zoning districts, land uses, This property is in between the commercial and office zoning districts on South 1st Street and Ben White Boulevard, and the residential zoning districts and uses internal to the neighborhood. Rezoning this property to GO-MU would provide a transition in use and intensity from Ben White Boulevard and be consistent with uses and intensities from South 1st Street while also permitting the applicant’s intended use of medical office. 2. The proposed zoning should be consistent with the purpose statement of the district sought. Staff does not recommend adding the “V” component …
************************************************************************ MEMORANDUM TO: Todd Shaw, Chair Planning Commission Members FROM: Kate Clark Housing and Planning Department DATE: October 21, 2020 RE: C14-2020-0086 – 6111 FM Rd 969/MLK & 183 Residential Case withdrawn by Applicant ************************************************************************ This case was withdrawn by the Applicant’s agent on October 21, 2020. October 27, 2020 would have been the first time this case appeared on a Planning Commission agenda. Attachments: Email from Applicant’s agent, Map of Property 1 of 3B-14 Clark, Kate From: Sent: To: Cc: Subject: Importance: High Ferris Clements <FClements@abaustin.com> Wednesday, October 21, 2020 12:49 PM Clark, Kate Richard Suttle, Jr. RE: 20-0086 Staff Report *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** Kate, Good afternoon. My client has elected to not pursue this case any further at this time – please remove this case from the upcoming Planning Commission and City Council meetings. Please let me know if you have any questions. Thanks, Ferris From: Clark, Kate <Kate.Clark@austintexas.gov> Sent: Tuesday, October 20, 2020 4:08 PM To: Ferris Clements <FClements@abaustin.com> Subject: 20‐0086 Staff Report Ferris, Attached is the staff backup for this case. Please remember to register as a speaker for this case. Registration will open on Friday once the agenda is posted and will close on Monday, October 26th at noon. Please let me know if you have any questions. Kate Clark, AICP, LEED AP Senior Planner City of Austin | Housing and Planning Department Mailing Address: P.O.Box 1088, Austin, Texas 78767 Physical Address: 505 Barton Springs Rd, 5th floor, Austin, Texas 78704 Tel: 512-974-1237 Email: kate.clark@austintexas.gov CAUTION: This email was received at the City of Austin, from an EXTERNAL source. Please use caution when clicking links or opening attachments. If you believe this to be a malicious and/or phishing email, please forward this email to cybersecurity@austintexas.gov. 1 2 of 3B-14 ( ( ( ( N L L HIL E N N TA ( ( ( ( ( R E D L A D T S A E ( ( ( ( ( SF-2-NP ( ( ( ( ( SP94-0400C CS-NP 02 -0 1 42.001 78-64 CS-CO-NP 73-157 73-157 SP94-0400C C 0 0 4 0 - 4 9 P S C14-95 -0179 73-26 95-0179 GR-CO-NP E MARTIN LUTHER KING JR BLVD MILLWORK UNDEV 02-142.002 B S D V L B N I E T S E U L B D E B S D R V S D V L B N I …
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET 10/26/2020 10/27/2020 HLC DATE: PC DATE: CASE NUMBER: C14H-2020-0087 APPLICANT: Alamo Drafthouse Cinemas Baker LLC HISTORIC NAME: Baker School WATERSHED: Waller Creek Council District: 9 ADDRESS OF PROPOSED ZONING CHANGE: 3908 Avenue B ZONING FROM: GR-HD-NCCP-NP to GR-HD-H-NCCD-NP SUMMARY STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends the proposed zoning change to designate the former Baker School as a historic landmark. QUALIFICATIONS FOR LANDMARK DESIGNATION: Historical significance and community value. HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION ACTION: PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: DEPARTMENT COMMENTS: The former Baker School is contributing to the Hyde Park Local Historic District. ACTION: PHONE: 974-6454 ORDINANCE NUMBER: CITY COUNCIL DATE: ORDINANCE READINGS: 1ST 2ND 3RD CASE MANAGER: Steve Sadowsky NEIGHBORHOOD ORGANIZATION: Hyde Park Neighborhood Association BASIS FOR RECOMMENDATION: Architecture: While City Code does not allow a contributing building within a local historic district to be designated as a historic landmark for its architectural significance, the former Baker School is worthy of an architectural description as it reflects the work of three of the most prominent architects in Austin in the early- to mid-20th century. Built in 1911, the building is a raised two-story institutional building with a raised full basement. The building is constructed of Austin Common buff brick with poured concrete accents. The building has bands of five 2:2 windows with transoms in the principal block (these, while believed to be of historic age, are not original); the raised basement level also features bands of five 2:2 windows, but without transoms. The principal entry faces Avenue B, and has a brick portico that once had Doric columns and arched sides; the portico frames the raised and recessed entry, which features a double set of glazed wood doors. The portico has a small gablet at its center, echoing the gablet on the top of the building which has the inscription “Baker School.” Additional 1 of 9B-15 decorative aspects of the building include concrete bracket-like moldings in the at the top of the pilasters defining the bays, and a prominent cornice. At the north and south ends of the original 1911 building are rectangular-shaped additions matching the height and configuration of the original block. These additions project proud of the main block of the building, and have a pair of 2:2 windows on each floor, all without transoms. The solid appearance of the building hearkens to the Neo-Classical architecture popular for commercial and institutional buildings in the early 20th century. The …
Versión en español a continuación. Regular Meeting of the Parks and Recreation Board October 27, 2020 Parks and Recreation Board to be held October 27, 2020 with Social Distancing Modifications Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers must register in advance (October 26, 2020 by Noon). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the October 27, 2020 Parks and Recreation Board Meeting, residents must: • Call or email the board liaison at 512-974-6716 or sammi.curless@austintexas.gov no later than noon, (the day before the meeting). The information required is the speaker name, item number(s) they wish to speak on, whether they are for/against/neutral, and a telephone number or email address. • Once a request to speak has been called in or emailed to the board liaison, residents will receive either an email or phone call providing the telephone number to call on the day of the scheduled meeting. • Speakers must call in at least 15 minutes prior to meeting start in order to speak, late callers will not be accepted and will not be able to speak. • Speakers will be placed in a queue until their time to speak. • Handouts or other information may be emailed to sammi.curless@austintexas.gov by Noon the day before the scheduled meeting. This information will be provided to Board and Commission members in advance of the meeting. If this meeting is broadcast live, residents may watch the meeting here: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live • Reunión del Parks and Recreation Board October 27, 2020 La junta se llevará con modificaciones de distanciamiento social Se permitirán comentarios públicos por teléfono; no se permitirá ninguna entrada en persona. Todos los oradores deben registrarse con anticipación (October 26, 2020 antes del mediodía). Todos los comentarios públicos se producirán al comienzo de la reunión. Para hablar de forma remota en la reunión, los residentes deben: • Llame o envíe un correo electrónico al enlace de la junta en 512-974-6716 or sammi.curless@austintexas.gov a más tardar al mediodía (el día antes de la reunión). La información requerida es el nombre del orador, los números de artículo sobre los que desean hablar, si están a favor / en contra / neutrales, y un número de teléfono o dirección de correo electrónico. • Una vez que se haya llamado o enviado por correo electrónico una solicitud para hablar al enlace …
PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD Wednesday, September 23, 2020 – 3:00-4:30 p.m. MINUTES The Parks and Recreation Board convened in a special meeting on Wednesday, September 23, 2020 via videoconference in Austin, Texas. Chair Lewis called the meeting to order at 3:02pm. Board Members in Attendance: Chair Dawn Lewis; Vice Chair Romteen Farasat; Laura Cottam Sajbel; Richard DePalma; Anna DiCarlo; Sarah Faust; Francoise Luca; Kate Mason- Murphy; Fred Morgan; Nina Rinaldi and Kimberly Taylor. Staff in Attendance: Kimberly McNeeley; Liana Kallivoka; Lucas Massie; Suzanne Piper; Anthony Segura; Amanda Ross; and Sammi Curless. A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The minutes from the special meeting of September 2, 2020 were approved as corrected on Board Member Cottam Sajbel motion, Board Member Mason-Murphy second on a 7- 0 with Vice Chair Farasat abstaining, Board Member Faust off the dais and Board Members Luca and Morgan absent. Board Members Luca and Morgan joined the meeting at approximately 3:10pm. B. NEW BUSINESS: PRESENTATION, DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ITEMS 1. Make a recommendation to the City Council on the official naming of “Ebba Springs” in response to a proposal filed by a local property owner to the United States Board on Geographic Names, that concerns an unnamed spring located on private property in the City’s extra-territorial jurisdiction near Commons Ford Ranch Metropolitan Park and the Austin Lake Hills neighborhood. Board Member DePalma made a motion that the Parks and Recreation Board offers no objection to the naming of “Ebba Springs”; Board Member Morgan seconded the motion. The motion passed on a vote of 10-0 with Board Member Faust off the dais. 2. Presentation and discussion of the Barton Creek Greenbelt reservation pilot. Presented by Amanda Ross, Natural Resources Division Manager, Parks and Recreation Department. The Board discussed the item, but no action was taken. Page 1 of 2 3. Presentation and discussion of people experiencing homelessness response on parkland. Presented by Kimberly McNeeley, Director, Parks and Recreation Department. The Board discussed the item, but no action was taken. C. ITEMS FROM BOARD MEMBERS 1. Discussion and possible action regarding modifications to the bylaws of the Parks and Recreation Board. Due to time constraints, item moved to October meeting. 2. Discussion of swimming pools and COVID-19 modified operations. Presenter: Board Member Laura Cottam Sajbel Director McNeeley provided notice that pools will open with modified operations beginning on September 26. 3. Discussion and possible action regarding the Alternative Funding Working …
87TH STATE LEGISLATIVE AGENDA Intergovernmental Relations Office – Brie L. Franco, Officer TEXAS LEGISLATURE INCREASINGLY FOCUSED ON CITIES Total Bills Introduced Total Bills Passed City-Related bills introduced City-Related bills passed Year 76th-1999 77th-2001 78th-2003 79th-2005 80th-2007 81st-2009 82nd-2011 83rd-2013 84th-2015 85th – 2017 5,813 5,612 5,633 5,512 6,241 7,464 5,938 5,950 6,476 6,800 1,622 1,601 1,384 1,389 1,481 1,459 1,379 1,437 1,329 1,208 1,230+ 1,200+ 1,200+ 1,200+ 1,200+ 1,500+ 1,500+ 1,900+ 1,900+ 2,500+ 86th – 2019 7,324 1,429 2,300+ 130+ 150+ 110+ 105+ 120+ 120+ 160+ 220+ 220+ 294 338 • 54 % more City- related bills were passed between 2015 and 2019 • 182 % more City – related bills were passed between 2009 and 2019 10/22/2020 87th Legislative Agenda 2 LEGISLATIVE SESSION: IGRO ROLE In the 86th session • 3,970 Bills/JR’s were filed in last 10 business days before filing deadline, March 8th. (54%). • 7,324 bills read and analyzed by IGRO. • Over 2,500 bills were determined by IGRO to affect cities. • 1,296 Bills/JR’s required analysis/action by departments and IGRO. 10/22/2020 87th Legislative Agenda 3 TREND: ANTI-CITY TONE: GOVERNOR ABBOTT "As opposed to the state having to take multiple rifle- shot approaches at overriding local regulations, I think a broad-based law by the state of Texas that says across the board, the state is going to pre-empt local regulations, is a superior approach“ * – Governor Greg Abbott, March 21, 2017 *Source: “Abbott wants "broad-based law" that pre-empts local regulations” Texas Tribune, March 21, 2017 Governor Greg Abbott in 2017 10/22/2020 87th Legislative Agenda 4 TREND: ANTI-CITY LEGISLATION: POST 85TH SPECIAL SESSION "Our cities are still controlled by Democrats…And where do we have all our problems in America? Not at the state level run by Republicans, but in our cities that are mostly controlled by Democrat mayors and Democrat city council men and women. That's where you see liberal policies. That's where you see high taxes. That's where you see street crime." * -Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, 2017 *Source: “Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick blames city governments for "all our problems in America" Texas Tribune, AUG. 4, 2017 10/22/2020 87th Legislative Agenda 5 Lt Governor Dan Patrick in 2016. Photo by Gage Skidmore. TREND: ANTI-CITY TONE: POST 86TH SESSION “Any mayor, county judge that was dumb ass enough to come meet with me, I told them with great clarity, my goal is for this to be the …
Pease District Park Request Approval for Dedication and Onsite Recognition Parks and Recreation Board Christine Chute Canul, Development Administrator Parks and Recreation Department, City of Austin October 27, 2020 Pease District Park – Pease Park Conservancy Basketball Court A new, full-size high school regulation basketball court will sit next to the Great Lawn, surrounded by planting shade and seating. The court will have night lighting and will be separated by seating and landscaping from the younger children’s play areas. Entry Wall The limestone block entry wall will serve as the initial greeting of all visitors to the park. The park name is carved into large limestone blocks that sit directly in front of the Great Lawn. The wall is surrounded by native planting and is lit at night. 2 Pease District Park – Location of Amenities 3 Pease District Park – Basketball Court 4 Pease District Park – Entry Wall 5 Pease District Park – The Numbers 6 Request for Dedication A group of more than 50 donors, led by the late Pat Lochridge’s close friend Peter Pincoffs, has donated in excess $200,000 toward operations and maintenance costs associated with the Basketball Court. This donation equals 50 years of maintenance. Through the DeAngelis Family Foundation, Ken and Lorrie DeAngelis have contributed $100,000 toward operations and maintenance costs associated with the Entry Wall. This donation equals 200 years of maintenance. These gifts were made as part of Pease Park Conservancy’s Kingsbury Commons Campaign. The dedication would be reflected on a tasteful and discrete plaque placed on or near the feature that will be submitted to the PARD Director for final approval prior to fabrication. 7 Request for Dedication The Basketball Court/ Patton “Pat” Lochridge (1949-2017) Pat's family moved from the Rio Grande Valley to Austin, in 1959, which was his home for the rest of his life. Pat attended Princeton University, finished his undergraduate career in Plan II at the University of Texas, and attended the University of Texas Law School. After graduating from UT Law with high honors, Pat served as a law clerk to Judge Joseph T. Sneed of the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. Pat then joined the law firm of McGinnis, Lochridge & Kilgore, LLP, in Austin. Pat was recognized many times for his skills and accomplishments as a trial lawyer. He was a fellow of the American College …
PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD 2021 MEETING SCHEDULE (4th Tuesday of each month, except July, November and December, 6:00 p.m.) January 26, 2021 February 23, 2021 March 23, 2021 April 27, 2021 May 25, 2021 June 22,2021 August 24, 2021 September 28, 2021 October 26, 2021 November 30, 2021
Special Meeting of the Planning Commission October 27, 2020 Planning Commission to be held October 27, 2020 with Social Distancing Modifications Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers, including applicants and representatives, must register in advance (Day before the scheduled meeting, October 26, 2020 by noon). To speak remotely at the October 27, 2020 Planning Commission Meeting, residents must: Preferably email the board liaison at andrew.rivera@austintexas.gov or call 512-974-6508 the day before the meeting. The following information is required: 1. The speaker name. 2. Item number(s) they wish to speak on. 3. Whether they are for/against/neutral. 4. Mailing address. 5. Telephone number. Must be the number that will be used to call-in. Failure to provide the required information by noon October 26, 2020 shall render a request null and void. A registered speaker may not sign up another speaker. Previous registration on an item does not automatically roll over. •Once a request to register to speak has been called in or emailed to the board liaison, residents will receive either an email or phone call with additional information regarding the call in process. •Handouts or other information must be emailed to andrew.rivera@austintexas.gov by 1:00 PM Tuesday, October 27, 2020. This information will be provided to Commission members in advance of the meeting. •Residents may watch the meeting here: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Postponement requests must be submitted to the case manager and Andrew Rivera by 5PM Monday, October 26 2020 Reunión de la Comisión de Planificación Fecha 27de Octubre de 2020 La Comisión de Planificación se reunirá el 27 de Octubre de 2020 con modificaciones de distanciamiento social. Se permitirán comentarios públicos por teléfono; no se permitirá ninguna entrada en persona. Llame o envíe un correo electrónico al enlace de la junta en 512-974-6508 andrew.rivera@austintexas.gov a más tardar al mediodía (el día antes de la reunion, 26 de Octubre de 2020). 1. El nombre del orador. 2. Número (s) de artículo sobre el que desean hablar. 3. Si están a favor / en contra / neutrales. 4. Dirección postal. 5. Número de teléfono. Debe ser el número que se utilizará para llamar a la persona que desea hablar. Si la información solicitada no se envía antes del mediodía del 26 de Octubre de 2020, la solicitud será nula y sin efecto. Un orador registrado no puede registrar a otro orador. El registro anterior de un …
Mechanical and Plumbing Board October 27, 2020 Mechanical and Plumbing Board to be held October 27, 2020 at 10:00 AM with Social Distancing Modifications Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers must register in advance (October 26, 2020 by noon). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the Mechanical and Plumbing Board Meeting, residents must: •Call or email the board liaison at 512-550-5836 or at rick.arzola@austintexas.gov no later than noon, (the day before the meeting). The information required is the speaker name, item number(s) they wish to speak on, whether they are for/against/neutral, and a telephone number or email address. •Once a request to speak has been called in or emailed to the board liaison, residents will receive either an email or phone call providing the telephone number to call on the day of the scheduled meeting. •Speakers must call in at least 15 minutes prior to meeting start in order to speak, late callers will not be accepted and will not be able to speak. •Speakers will be placed in a queue until their time to speak. •Handouts or other information may be emailed to rick.arzola@austintexas.gov by Noon the day before the scheduled meeting. This information will be provided to Board and Commission members in advance of the meeting. •If this meeting is broadcast live, residents may watch the meeting here: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch- atxn-live con deben registrarse Reunión del Tablero mecánico y de plomería FECHA de la reunion 27 de octubre de 2020 La junta se llevará con modificaciones de distanciamiento social Se permitirán comentarios públicos por teléfono; no se permitirá ninguna entrada en persona. Todos los anticipación oradores 26 de octubre de 2020 antes del mediodía). Todos los comentarios públicos se producirán al comienzo de la reunión. Para hablar de forma remota en la reunión, los residentes deben: • Llame o envíe un correo electrónico al enlace de la junta en Rick. Arzola; 512-550-5836; rick.arzola@austintexas.gov a más tardar al mediodía (el día antes de la reunión). La información requerida es el nombre del orador, los números de artículo sobre los que desean hablar, si están a favor / en contra / neutrales, y un número de teléfono o dirección de correo electrónico. • Una vez que se haya llamado o enviado por correo electrónico una solicitud para hablar al enlace de la junta, …
Recommendation for Resource Management Commission Commission Meeting Date: Council Meeting Date: Department: November 17, 2020 December 10, 2020 Austin Water SUBJECT Approve amendments to city ordinances contained in Chapter 6-4 Water Conservation and 15-9-24 Utility Regulations to: assess administrative penalties for failure to submit cooling tower water efficiency registration and inspection reports required by 1126.1 of the city’s Mechanical Code; add efficiency performance standards for cooling tower drift eliminators; require the use of biocides in cooling tower recirculating water to increase water efficiency and protect public health by preventing airborne bacteria; and make ineligible for the evaporative loss credit on wastewater charges towers for which registration and inspection reports are not submitted. AMOUNT AND SOURCE OF FUNDING There is no unanticipated financial impact. The program would be administered under current funding and staffing. N/A N/A Purchasing Language: Prior Council Action: For More Information: Boards and Commission Action: MBE/WBE: Kevin Crittendon, 512-972-0191; Mark Jordan, 512-974-3901; Denise Avery, 512-972-0104 November 17, 2020 - To be reviewed and Resource Management Commission November 18, 2020 – To be reviewed by Water and Wastewater Commission N/A The 2018 Austin Integrated Water Resources Plan – Water Forward – recommended the adoption of ordinances that would increase water use efficiency by the commercial, industrial and institutional (CII) water use sectors, specifically including cooling towers. The proposed ordinances would amend Chapter 6-4 Water Conservation by imposing administrative penalties of up to $500 for failure to submit required cooling tower registration and annual inspection reports to ensure towers are meeting all water efficiency standards and equipment requirements. Assessment of administrative penalties for this program would be consistent with the current assessment of penalties under the Commercial Irrigation System Evaluation and Commercial Car Wash Certification programs. The proposed ordinances would also amend the inspection report to include whether the tower is meeting additional water efficiency standards for drift eliminators and the addition of biocides to cooling tower recirculating water to prevent algae growth, thereby increasing water efficiency as well as protecting public health by preventing airborne bacteria. These measures are consistent with 1126.1 and E 403.5.2, respectively, of the 2015 Uniform Mechanical Code, International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAMPO), and Standard 189.1, International Green Construction Code, of the American Society of Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE). Finally, the proposed CII ordinances would amend 15-9-24 Utility Regulations by providing that those who do not submit required registration …
Versión en español a continuación. Special Meeting of the Hispanic/Latino Quality of Life Commission Tuesday, October 27, 2020 5:30pm Hispanic/Latino Quality of Life Commission to be held October 27 with Social Distancing Modifications Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers must register in advance (October 26 by Noon). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the October 27th Hispanic/Latino Quality of Life Commission Meeting, residents must: •Call or email the board liaison at Amanda.Jasso@austintexas.gov or 512-974-9107 no later than noon, (the day before the meeting). The information required is the speaker name, item number(s) they wish to speak on, whether they are for/against/neutral, and a telephone number or email address. •Once a request to speak has been called in or emailed to the board liaison, residents will receive either an email or phone call providing the telephone number to call on the day of the scheduled meeting. •Speakers must call in at least 15 minutes prior to meeting start in order to speak, late callers will not be accepted and will not be able to speak. •Speakers will be placed in a queue until their time to speak. •Handouts or other information may be emailed to Amanda.Jasso@austintexas.gov by Noon the day before the scheduled meeting. This information will be provided to Board and Commission members in advance of the meeting. Reunión del Hispanic/Latino Quality of Life Commission FECHA de la reunion (Tuesday, October 27, 2020 5:30pm) La junta se llevará con modificaciones de distanciamiento social Se permitirán comentarios públicos por teléfono; no se permitirá ninguna entrada en persona. Todos los oradores deben registrarse con anticipación (October 26 antes del mediodía). Todos los comentarios públicos se producirán al comienzo de la reunión. Para hablar de forma remota en la reunión, los residentes deben: • Llame o envíe un correo electrónico al enlace de la junta en Amanda Jasso, 512-974-9107, Amanda.Jasso@austintexas.gov a más tardar al mediodía (el día antes de la reunión). La información requerida es el nombre del orador, los números de artículo sobre los que desean hablar, si están a favor / en contra / neutrales, y un número de teléfono o dirección de correo electrónico. Font Size: 12; Font: Times New Roman; Font Style: Regular • Una vez que se haya llamado o enviado por correo electrónico una solicitud para hablar al enlace …
LGBTQ Quality of Life Advisory Commission Community Interest Announcement Austin LGBTQIA+ Research Advisory Meeting for the LGBTQIA+ Quality of Life Study October 27, 2020 5:30PM to 7:00PM business will occur. https://healthmanagement.zoom.us/j/96467316221?pwd=WEh6NW56YjFZbnkwYXdkbXZ3ai90UT09 A quorum of Commission members may be present. No action will be taken, and no Commission
ATTACHMENT 1 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 BYLAWS OF THE Parks and Recreation Board ARTICLE 1. NAME. The name of the board is Parks & Recreation Board ARTICLE 2. PURPOSE AND DUTIES. The purpose of the board is to advise the city council and the city manager regarding: 1. the acquisition, development, improvement, equipment, programming, and maintenance of all land and facilities managed by the Parks and Recreation Department of the City of Austin; 2. the purchase of additional land to be managed by the City of Austin Parks and Recreation Department. The board shall outline a general plan of development for land, facilities, and programs. The board may submit the plan to the Planning Commission and the City Manager for detail development, and the City Manager may then submit the plan to the City Council for approval as may be required by Code. The board shall promote close cooperation between the City and all private citizens, institutions, and agencies interested in or conducting recreational activities, so that all recreational resources within the City may be coordinated to secure the greatest general public welfare. The board shall perform other duties as prescribed by the City Code or as directed by the City Council. ARTICLE 3. MEMBERSHIP. (A) The board is composed of eleven members appointed by the city council. (B) A member serves at the pleasure of the city council. (C) Board members serve for a term of four years beginning March 1st on the year of appointment. (D) An individual board member may not act in an official capacity except through the action of the board. (E) A board member who is absent for three consecutive regular meetings or one-third of all regular meetings in a "rolling" twelve month timeframe automatically vacates the member's position subject to the holdover provisions in Section 2-1-27 of the City Code. This does not apply to an absence due to illness or injury of the board member, an illness or injury of a board member ' s ATTACHMENT 1 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 …
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD RELATED TO AMENDING ITS BYLAWS TO TERMINATE THE LAND, FACILITIES AND PROGRAM COMMITTEE AND ESTABLISH THE FINANCE COMMITTEE WHEREAS, Article 8 of the Bylaws of the Parks and Recreation Board (PARB) mandate creation and composition of the Contracts and Concessions Committee and the Land, Facilities and Program Committee of the PARB (LFP Committee); and WHEREAS, the PARB has considered the value of the LFP Committee based on the LFP Committee’s meeting history, the subjects reviewed by the LFP Committee, and the need for the full board to review and debate subjects already reviewed and recommended by the LFP Committee; and WHEREAS, based on its review of the value of the LFP Committee, the PARB has determined that the PARB Board and PARD staff time could be better utilized than in continuing the LFP Committee and the LFP Committee should be terminated; and WHEREAS, based on its review of the matters considered by the full PARB, the PARB has determined that it would benefit from the education and development of a depth of knowledge of PARD financial matters by a permanent standing committee of PARB members; and WHEREAS, the COVID-19 pandemic, changes to state law regarding property taxes, and other circumstances may cause financial impacts to PARD and PARB considers these circumstances to further justify the need for a permanent standing committee that can assist PARD in determining how to best manage financial matters; and WHEREAS the PARB would like a Financial Committee to be established as a permanent committee; and WHEREAS, the PARB intends that this Financial Committee shall consist of members that serve in an advisory committee to the full board on issues of budget, fees, revenue, funding and other financial matters of the Parks and Recreation Department; and WHEREAS, the PARB intends that once established, the Financial Committee would set an annual agenda for itself each year outlining the financial items meriting consideration, including the PARD proposed budget prior to presentation and consideration of the budget by the PARB, a review of fees charged by PARD, and research, review and recommendation of funding mechanisms for the acquisition and development of parkland and operations and management of Parks and Recreation facilities and programs; and THEREFORE, the PARB recommends to the Council Audit and Finance Committee to consider and approve the bylaw amendment attached as Attachment 1 to this …
Parks and Recreation Board Financial Committee PARB Bylaws Article 8 – Standing Committees Bylaws mandate the Contracts and Concessions Committee and Land, Facilities and Program Committee. Charge of LFP Committee to “serve in an advisory capacity on issues of development and programs of the public parks, playgrounds and recreational facilities, and the general welfare of the parks, playgrounds and recreational facilities.” May 27, 2020 PARB discussed continuation or termination of Land, Facilities and Program Committee. PARB could create a Financial Committee to replace Land, Facilities and Program Committee. 2 Reasoning for and Operation of Financial Committee Challenges to funding Parks and Recreation goals are increasing. State law changes to City’s control over property tax rate changes; COVID-19 related closures of fee generating activities; additional expenses; potential loss of parkland dedication through LDC. PARB would benefit from small group of members developing more in-depth knowledge on budget issues and additional PARD funding opportunities. Committee members could provide meaningful input on budget and funding to PARD staff, and to be more effective advocates for PARD funding. Financial Committee would set an annual agenda for itself each year outlining the financial items meriting consideration, including an annual review of fees charged by PARD, proposals for generating funds to be used for parks and parks acquisition, and at least two meetings reserved each year for reviewing the PARD proposed budget prior to presentation and consideration of the budget by the PARB. 3 Next Steps Board discussion on creation of Financial Committee as advisory committee to PARB on issues of budget, fees, revenue, funding and other financial matters. Recommend PARB bylaw amendment at October PARB meeting. Forward bylaw amendment to City Clerk. City Council Audit & Finance Committee reviews and approves or denies at November meeting. 4
Planning Commission: October 27, 2020 NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN AMENDMENT REVIEW SHEET DATE FILED: July 2, 2020 (In-Cycle) NEIGHORHOOD PLAN: Chestnut CASE#: NPA-2020-0003.01 PROJECT NAME: 1804 Ulit Avenue PC DATE: October 27, 2020 ADDRESS: 1804 Ulit Avenue DISTRICT AREA: 1 SITE AREA: 0.1309 acres (5,702 sq. ft.) OWNER/APPLICANT: Four Caddy, LLC (Stephen DiMarco) AGENT: Drenner Group, PC (Amanda Swor) CASE MANAGER: Maureen Meredith, Housing & Planning Dept. PHONE: STAFF EMAIL: Maureen.Meredith@austintexas.gov TYPE OF AMENDMENT: Change in Future Land Use Designation (512) 974-2695 From: Civic Base District Zoning Change To: Office Related Zoning Case: C14-2020-0074 From: P-NP To: NO-CO-NP NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN ADOPTION DATE: PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: October 27, 2020 – (Pending) STAFF RECOMMENDATION: To grant the applicant’s request for Office land use. December 6, 2000 Planning Commission: October 27, 2020 BASIS FOR STAFF’S RECOMMENDATION: Staff supports the applicant’s request for Office land use because we recognize the need for adaptive reuse of church buildings that are located within residential areas. The property is approximately 260 feet south of E. MLK Jr. Blvd and on the edge of the MLK Station Area TOD. A low-intensity office use in this location in a building that was once a church is an appropriate use. The Chestnut Neighborhood Plan supports compatible infill development and the revitalization of the historic character of the neighborhood. 2 LAND USE DESCRIPTIONS EXISTING LAND USE ON THE PROPERTY Civic - Any site for public or semi fire facilities, hospitals, and public and private schools. Includes major religious facilities and other religious activities that are of a different type and scale than surrounding uses. Purpose 1. Allow flexibility in development for major, multi the greater community; public facilities, including governmental offices, police, functional institutional uses that serve ‐ ‐ Planning Commission: October 27, 2020 2. Manage the expansion of major institutional uses to prevent unnecessary impacts on established neighborhood areas; 3. Preserve the availability of sites for civic facilities to ensure that facilities are adequate for population growth; 4. Promote Civic uses that are accessible and useable for the neighborhood resident and maintain stability of types of public uses in the neighborhood; 5. May include housing facilities that are accessory to a civic use, such as student dormitories; and 6. Recognize suitable areas for public uses, such as hospitals and schools, that will minimize the impacts to residential areas. Application 1. Any school, whether public or private; 2. Any campus major government administration …
