3. 4. 5. 6. Environmental Commission Regular Meeting January 15, 2020 at 6:00 P.M. City Hall Council Chambers, 301 W. 2nd Street Austin, Texas 78701 Revised Agenda COMMISSIONERS: Andrew Creel (D-1) Curtis Smith (D-2) Pam Thompson (D-3) Mary Ann Neely (D-5) Peggy Maceo (D-7) Katie Coyne (D-6) Vice Chair Wendy Gordon (D-10) Perry Bedford (Mayor) Linda Guerrero (D-9) Chair Ryan Nill (D-4) Kevin Ramberg (D-8) Secretary _________________________________________________________________________________ 1. 2. CALL TO ORDER CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Speakers should sign up to speak prior to the meeting being called to order; you will receive a three-minute allotment to discuss topics not posted on the agenda. EDUCATION a. Buying and selling ecosystem services, Jim Blackburn, Professor in the Practice of Environmental Law, Rice University (15 minutes) APPROVAL OF MINUTES AND ACTION a. Approve the minutes of the regular Environmental Commission meeting of December 4, 2019 ENVIRONMENTAL OFFICER’S UPDATE ON PAST COMMISSION ACTIONS AND REPORT ON ITEMS OF INTEREST a. Update on Ventura at Parmer Lane, SP-2018-0564D (5 minutes) b. Discussion on 218 S. Lamar PUD (C814-2018-0121) (5 minutes) (5 minutes) STAFF BRIEFINGS* a. None 1 7. 8. ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION a. Development Assessment Briefing on 614 South 1st Street Planned Unit Development, CD- 2019-0006—Kate Clark, Senior Planner, Planning and Zoning Department PUBLIC HEARINGS AND POSSIBLE ACTION a. Name: Lantana PCA Applicant: Michael Whellan, Armbrust & Brown, PLLC Watershed: Williamson Creek Watershed, Barton Springs Zone, Drinking Water Protection Location: 7415 Southwest Parkway (District 8) Staff: Atha Phillips, Environmental Officer’s Office Zone Request: Consider a Project Consent Agreement waiving provisions of City Code Chapters 25-7 (Drainage) and 25-8 (Environment), including Chapter 25-8, Article 13 (Save Our Springs Initiative), to allow construction of a mixed-use residential project at located at 7415 Southwest Parkway in the East Oak Hill Neighborhood Planning Area. This action concerns land located in the Barton Springs zone. Staff Recommendation: Staff recommended with conditions (30 minutes) b. Name: Austin Green PUD, C814-2018-0154 Applicant: Steven Spears, Groundwork Location: 11600-12337 Harold Green Road (2-mile ETJ, will be District 2 once PUD is approved) Staff: Atha Phillips, Environmental Officer’s Office Watershed: Colorado River Basin and Elm Creek Watershed, Suburban Watershed Classification, Desired Development Zone Request: To create a new Planned Unit Development (PUD) Staff Recommendation: Staff recommended with conditions (1 hour) 9. COMMITTEE REPORTS a. Urban Growth Policy and Water Quality Protection Committee – Pam Thompson, Kevin Ramberg, Mary Ann Neely, Curtis Smith, …
ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION MOTION 20200115 008b Date: January 15, 2020 Subject: Austin Green Planned Unit Development, C814-2018-0154 Motion by: Katie Coyne Seconded by: Mary Ann Neely RATIONALE: WHEREAS, increased development pressure to the City’s east will make it even more vital to develop in environmentally sensitive ways; WHEREAS, the site is identified in Imagine Austin as a Town Center; WHEREAS, the applicant is committed to dedicating over 858.22 acres, approximately 40% of the site, as parkland or open space; WHEREAS, the applicant is committed to meeting existing code or in most cases, exceeding Planned Unit Development (PUD) superiority requirements; WHEREAS, the applicant is requesting approval to create a new PUD with superior environmental design; WHEREAS, the applicant is committed to restoring previously industrial land to functioning riparian and open space assets; and WHEREAS, City of Austin Staff recommends the approval with conditions outlined below. THEREFORE, approval of the requested PUD creation with the ongoing commitment of the applicant to meet superiority elements outlined in the meeting backup, and with the following conditions: Environmental Commission Conditions: 1. That the applicant continue to work with and get approval from the Watershed Protection department for a land management and maintenance plan for parkland, open space, riparian zones, green infrastructure features, and other environmentally sensitive areas on site to ensure the long-term environmental function of the landscapes; and, that the applicant commit to this plan in the long-term. 2. Explore carbon capture credits and other mitigation banking that may encourage climate action / carbon 3. 858.22 (40%) acres of public open space and parkland, which includes approximately three miles of Colorado sequestration efforts regionally. River frontage shall be provided. 1 4. Open space areas shall be restored with appropriate native vegetation outlined in the PUD. 5. Parks and open space areas shall utilize reclaimed water for irrigation. 6. 65% of stormwater shall be treated by dispersed green stormwater infrastructure which includes bio- filtration, rain gardens, and vegetated filter strips. 7. 77 acres of off-site drainage area shall be treated. 8. The project shall provide approximately 50 million cubic feet of additional storage volume for the watershed through a series of on-site retention ponds. Approximately 100 million cubic feet of additional storage volume shall be provided beyond the minimum required for on and off-site flows through three (3) on-site regional retention ponds for the Elm Creek watershed. The proposed 450-acre retention ponds will remove approximately 238 …
COMMON VARIANCE REQUESTS & LOGICAL METHODS FOR THEIR EVALUATION Requirements Intent Mitigation Measures/Conditions Typical Examples Variance Request 1. Cut & Fill • Max 4 feet cut & fill allowed (except unlimited under buildings or within ROW) • Must restore & stabilize cut & fill areas • Up to 8 ft. administrative variance allowed in DDZ if not located on a slope gradient >15% or <100 feet of classified waterway • Administrative variances given for stormwater facilities (e.g., flood & WQ structural controls) • Maintain slope stability • Prevent loss of site character • Minimize site disturbance • Protect surface & groundwater quality by minimizing sediment discharges • Structural containment (retaining walls) • Restoration and revegetation • Terracing • Increased setback from significant features • Pervious pavers for sidewalks • For fill, provide enhanced erosion & sedimentation • Roadways • Driveways • Parking • Level Building Slab • Floodplain & Drainage Modifications 2. Construction on Steep Slopes • Maintain slope stability • Protect fragile environments • Prevent concentration of runoff • Reduce erosion & sedimentation • No roadway or driveway on slope >15% unless necessary for primary access to >2 acres with gradient of <15% or building sites for at least 5 residential units • No buildings/parking structures on slope >25% or parking areas on slope >15% • Building/parking structure OK on slope 15-25% if terraced, vegetation restored, <10% footprint on slopes >15% controls (e.g., Jersey barriers immediately downslope of silt fence to provide silt fence stability and robustness) • Reduced footprint of disturbance • Preserve trees and/or natural areas not already required to preserve • Apply Landscaping Ordinance for projects in the ETJ • When not otherwise required, geologist oversees excavation of project and cut/fill areas • Increased tree mitigation inches • Structural containment (retaining walls) – REQUIRED condition if slope exceeds 33% (3:1 slope) • Restoration & revegetation • Terracing • Enhanced erosion & sedimentation controls: o Place temporary erosion basins off-line unless designed as a dam (i.e., not located in natural draws/channels) o Require site plan to phase clearing & grading, with o Require spoils to be hauled off-site or stored away temporary stabilization from concentrated flow o Require more robust perimeter controls (e.g. filter fabric-encased gabions); superior to silt fencing o Require Jersey barriers immediately downslope of silt fence to provide silt fence stability • Preserve trees and/or natural areas not already required to preserve • Meet …
BRIEFING SUMMARY SHEET DEVELOPMENT ASSESSMENT CASE NUMBER: CD-2019-0006 – 614 S. 1st Street PUD REQUEST: Presentation of a Development Assessment Report for the 614 South 1st Street Planned Unit Development (PUD), located at 614 South 1st Street, within the East Bouldin Creek Watershed. DISTRICT AREA: 9 DEPARTMENT COMMENTS: The applicant has submitted a development assessment for a proposed 8.185-acre multifamily development to be known as the 614 S. 1st Street PUD. It is located on the west side of South 1st Street with East Bouldin Creek as its western and northern most boundaries, see Exhibit A: Zoning Map and Exhibit B: Aerial Map. The property is located within the East Bouldin Creek Watershed, which is classified as an Urban Watershed. The proposed PUD is in an area that includes 100-year floodplain, stream buffers (critical water quality zones and erosion hazard zones) and due to its proximity to East Bouldin Creek, the possibility of critical environmental features (CEFs). CEFs were not identified within the development assessment application but have been requested to be shown if present on the PUD application. The applicant’s proposed PUD consists of up to 550 residential units (apartments) with underground parking and a maximum building height of 120’. The proposed project will be more compact than the existing development on site (Timbercreek Apartments), reducing and removing impervious cover currently located in environmentally sensitive areas. Vehicular access to the PUD will be from South 1st Street through an existing access easement agreement with the neighboring apartment property to the south. On the Imagine Austin Growth Concept Map, this site abuts the South Central Waterfront District and is along an Imagine Austin Activity Corridor (South 1st Street). The applicant is current working with the Austin Transportation Department (ATD) on potential roadway improvements on S. 1st Street (new signal, pedestrian hybrid beacon, etc.) at the project’s driveway per the Austin Strategic Mobility Plan (ASMP) for additional protection to cyclists and pedestrians crossing the street. The applicant has stated in their application materials that the project will meet or exceed all applicable Tier One requirements, and several Tier Two items (water quality, drainage, restoration, art, community amenities, transportation, affordable housing, accessibility and local small business). By meeting or exceeding these items, the applicant has stated the proposed PUD will result in a superior development compared to that which could be developed under conventional zoning standards, see Exhibit C: Letter from Agent …
ITEM FOR ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION AGENDA COMMISSION MEETING DATE: NAME & NUMBER OF PROJECT: January 15, 2020 Lantana PCA NAME OF APPLICANT OR ORGANIZATION: Michael Whellan Armbrust & Brown, PLLC LOCATION: 7415 Southwest Parkway COUNCIL DISTRICT: 8 ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW STAFF Atha Phillips, Environmental Officer’s Office (512)974-2132, atha.phillips@austintexas.gov WATERSHED: REQUEST: STAFF RECOMMENDATION: RECOMMENDED CONDITIONS: Williamson Creek Watershed, Barton Springs Zone, Drinking Water Protection Zone Consider a project consent agreement (PCA) to allow for the construction of a mixed-use development with a residential component. Staff recommended with conditions. 1. Applicant shall provide additional acreage of 3.098 acres to meet the Hill Country Roadway requirement of 40% undisturbed natural area per 25-2-1025. Lantana Project Consent Agreement (PCA) Briefing to the Environmental Commission Atha Phillips Environmental Officer’s Office January 15, 2020 What is a PCA? • PCA = Project Consent Agreement • PCAs are part of the 245 process detailed in 25-1-544 • PCAs are considered when the extent of a project’s vested rights are unclear and for incentivizing projects with clearly established vested rights to achieve greater compliance with current regulations • The 245 process lives within the Development Services Department • DSD has determined that this project is a candidate for a PCA Site Location Austin ETJ Austin City Limits Edwards Aquifer Recharge Zone Edwards Aquifer Contributing Zone Hwy 290 West Site Location Barton Creek Watershed Williamson Creek Watershed Watershed Boundary Site Location Site Data: • Williamson Creek Watershed • Barton Springs Zone • Drinking Water Protection Zone • Contributing Zone • Full-Purpose • Existing approved site plan (SP-2014-0262C(XT2)) • Existing project has vested rights under 245 • Existing site plan wants to change zoning from Office to Mixed Use • Mixed Use would allow for residential or multi-family Staff Recommendation Recommended with the following conditions: 1. Applicant shall provide additional acreage of 3.098 acres to meet the Hill Country Roadway requirement of 40% undisturbed natural area per 25-2-1025. Questions? Contact Information: Atha Phillips Environmental Officer’s Office (512) 974-2132 Atha.Phillips@austintexas.gov
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET DISTRICT: Contiguous to District 2 TO: PUD CASE: C814-2018-0154 – Austin Green ZONING FROM: DR; Unzoned ADDRESS: 11600 – 12337 Harold Green Road SITE AREA: 2,126.25 acres PROPERTY OWNER: Martin Marietta Materials, Inc. (Kate Glaze) AGENT: MG Realty Investments, LLC (dba Groundwork) (Steven Spears) CASE MANAGER: Wendy Rhoades (512-974-7719, wendy.rhoades@austintexas.gov) STAFF RECOMMENDATION: The Staff recommendation is to grant an amendment to planned unit development (PUD) district zoning, as shown in the proposed Land Use Plan and as provided in Exhibits B-1 and B-2, C and D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, and L. For a summary of the basis of Staff’s recommendation, see pages 3 through 10. The Restrictive Covenant includes all recommendations listed in the Transportation Mitigation Memo, dated November 21, 2019, as provided in Attachment A. URBAN TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION: December 10, 2019: BRIEFING HELD ON THE TRANSPORTATION IMPACT ANALYSIS ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: January 15, 2020: PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD: January 28, 2020: PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: January 28, 2020: November 26, 2019: APPROVED AN INDEFINITE POSTPONEMENT REQUEST BY STAFF [C. KENNY; P. SEEGER – 2ND] (7-0) A. AZHAR, Y. FLORES, P. HOWARD, C. LLANES-PULIDO, R. SCHNEIDER; J. SHIEH – ABSENT June 11, 2019: APPROVED AN INDEFINITE POSTPONEMENT REQUEST BY STAFF [C. KENNY; A. AZHAR – 2ND] (13-0) C814-2018-0154 Page 2 CITY COUNCIL ACTION: February 14, 2020: ORDINANCE NUMBER: ISSUES: None at this time. CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: The proposed Austin Green PUD contains a 2,126 acre active sand and gravel mining site (a basic industry use) and is generally located at the intersection of SH 130 and Harold Green Road, with limited frontage on FM 973, Platt Lane, and FM 969, and bounded by approximately 3.2 miles of Colorado River frontage along its southern boundary. Except for a portion of the Colorado River frontage west of SH 130 that has development reserve (DR) zoning, the site is currently outside of the City limits and proposed for limited purpose annexation and concurrent creation of a Municipal Utility District (MUD). Similarly, except for the Colorado River frontage, all of the surrounding properties are located outside of the City limits. Land west of SH 130 is characterized by industrial and open space uses, with manufactured home and detached single family residential subdivisions bordering the southwest property boundary. The majority of the adjacent land east of SH 130 functions as open space, with the Austin Colony …
Exhibit B - Summary Letter Austin Green PUD Superiority Table ITEM 2.3 TIER 1 REQUIREMENTS General REQUIREMENT PROPOSED PUD SUPERIORITY 2.3.1.A: (MEET) Meet the objectives of the City Code. 2.3.1.B: (MEET) Provide for development standards that achieve equal or greater consistency with the goals in Section 1.1 (General Intent) than development under the regulations in the Land Development Code. • Austin Green will meet the objectives of the City Code. • Austin Green will provide for environmental, community, design and regional goals that meet or exceed Code standards and encourage high-quality mixed-use development. • Austin Green will encourage high-quality development with extensive open space areas. • Austin Green will provide a mixed-use project that adds employment, housing and other activities as described for this Town Center location in the Imagine Austin Comprehensive Plan. • At the densities proposed, Austin Green can help • achieve the vision of a Major Town Center in Imagine Austin, significant housing units as expressed in the Austin Strategic Housing Blueprint and transit- supportive densities in the Austin Strategic Mobility Plan. This is possible because the site has great mobility opportunities, few residential neighbors that would push back on such densities, the potential for transit service as CapMetro’s service area expands and proximity to the airport, which will support an employment center. In addition to the rare characteristics of the site that make it perfect for higher densities than in other previously settled parts of the city, it is a site that the city wants restored and put into public use for recreation and a regional trail connecting downtown Austin to downtown Bastrop as described in the Austin Urban Trails Master Plan, Colorado River Corridor Plan, Travis County Parks Master Plan and the Austin- Bastrop River Corridor Plan . This level of reconstruction and dedication is unachievable with lower densities. • Austin Green PUD will provide 761.75 acres of combined parkland and open space (Exhibit F- Proposed Parkland and Open Space Master Plan). To meet Tier 1, 196.58 acres of open space would be required, we have provided 761. 75 acres. That is nearly four times as much open space as needed to achieve this superiority item. In addition, except in the areas where public parks and OS areas are adjacent to rivers, major highways or utility easements, parks and open space must have direct frontage on a road for 20% of its edge and must …
Exhibit J- Proposed Plant List for Reclamation in Open Space Areas As shown on Exhibit I-Proposed Reclamation Guidelines, the existing reclamation standards of the existing permits specify the application of basic plant species seed mix. The proposed plant list is more comprehensive and complex. Even the City’s Grow Green Guide includes plants that are more suited to the arid Hill Country than the moist Bottomland Hardwoods. The following lists are tailored to the individual ecological habitats onsite to promote and enhance their natural characteristics and ecological function. BLACKLAND PRAIRIE LANDSCAPE - BLACKLAND PRAIRIE PLANT LIST Seed application rate: 10 pounds per acre (Source of application rate: Native American Seed Company). Scientific Name Common Name Agalinis heterophylla Andropogon gerardii Andropogon virginicus Asclepias incarnata Asclepias speciosa Asclepias tuberosa Bothriochloa barbinodis Bouteloua curtipendula Buchloe dactyloides Callirhoe involucrata Callirhoe leiocarpa Centaurea americana Chamaecrista fasciculata Chasmanthium latifolum Chloris cucullata Dalea purpurea var. purpurea Desmanthus illinoensis Dracopis amplexicaulis Elymus canadensis Elymus virginicus Engelmannia peristenia Eragrostis trichodes Eriochloa sericea Prairie Agalinis Big Bluestem Broomsedge Bluestem Rose Milkweed Showy Milkweed Butterflyweed Cane Bluestem Sideoats Grama Buffalograss Winecup Annual Winecup American Basketflower Partridge Pea Inland Seaoats Hooded Windmill Grass Purple Prairie Clover Illinois Bundleflower Clasping Coneflower Prairie Wildrye Virginia Wildrye Cutleaf Daisy Sand Lovegrass Texas Cupgrass Scientific Name Eryngium yuccifolium Gaillardia pulchella Glandularia bipinnatifida var. bipinnatifida Helianthus annuus Ipomopsis rubra Leptochloa dubia Lindheimeri texana Monarda citridora Panicum virgatum Paspalum floridanum Penstemon cobaea Plains Bristlegrass Plains Coreopsis Rudbeckia hirta Salvia farinacea Schizachyrium scoparium Silphium albiflorum Sorghastrum nutans Sporobolus cryptandrus Triden albescens Tridens flavus Tripsacum dactyloides Common Name Rattlesnake Master Indian Blanket Prairie Verbena Maximilian Sunflower Standing Cypress Green Sprangletop Texas Yellow Star Lemon Mint Switchgrass Florida Paspalum Foxglove Plains Bristlegrass Plains Coreopsis Black-eyed Susan Mealy Blue Sage Little Bluestem White Rosinweed Indiangrass Sand Dropseed White Tridens Purpletop Eastern Gamagrass Submittal Date: November 27, 2019 Page 1 of 3 PUD CASE #: C814-2018-0154-AUSTIN GREEN Exhibit J: Proposed Plant List for reclamation in Open Spaces Areas Exhibit J- Proposed Plant List for Reclamation in Open Space Areas BLACKLAND PRAIRIE LANDSCAPE - RIPARIAN RECOVERY PLANT LIST Seed application rate: 9 pounds per acre (Source of application rate: Native American Seed Company). Scientific Name Common Name Scientific Name Common Name Andropogon gerardii Andropogon glomeratus Asclepias incarnata Bothriochloa barbinodis Bouteloua curtipendula Chamaecrista fasciculata Chasmanthium latifolum Coreopsis tinctoria Desmanthus illinoensis Dracopis amplexicaulis Elymus canadensis Elymus virginicus Engelmannia peristenia Eriochloa sericea Helianthus angustifolius Helianthus maximiliani Iva annua …
ITEM FOR ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION AGENDA COMMISSION MEETING DATE: January 15, 2020 NAME & NUMBER OF PROJECT: Austin Green PUD C814-2018-0154 NAME OF APPLICANT OR ORGANIZATION: Steven Spears Groundwork LOCATION: 11600-12337 Harold Green Road COUNCIL DISTRICT: 2-mile ETJ, will be District 2 once PUD is approved ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW STAFF: ZONING CASE MANAGER: WATERSHED: REQUEST: STAFF RECOMMENDATION: RECOMMENDED CONDITIONS: Atha Phillips, Environmental Officer’s Office (512) 974-2132, atha.phillips@austintexas.gov Wendy Rhoades, Planning and Zoning (512) 974-7719, wendy.rhoades@austintexas.gov Colorado River Basin and Elm Creek Watershed, Suburban Watershed Classification, Desired Development Zone To create a new Planned Unit Development (PUD) Staff recommended with conditions 1. 858.22 (40%) acres of public open space and parkland, which includes approximately three miles of Colorado river frontage shall be provided. 2. Open space areas shall be restored with appropriate native vegetation outlined in the PUD. 3. Parks and open space areas shall utilize reclaimed water for irrigation. 4. 65% of stormwater shall be treated by dispersed green stormwater infrastructure which includes bio-filtration, rain gardens, and vegetated filter strips. 5. 77 acres of off-site drainage area shall be treated. 6. The project shall provide approximately 50 million cubic feet of additional storage volume for the watershed through a series of on-site retention ponds. Approximately 100 million cubic feet of additional storage volume shall be provided beyond the minimum required for on and off-site flows through three (3) on-site regional retention ponds for the Elm Creek watershed. The proposed 450-acre retention ponds will remove approximately 238 acres of neighboring property and 43 acres of Harold Green Road ROW from the floodplain. These calculations are based on the Atlas 14 flood model for the adjusted 100-year floodplain. 7. Shall provide 29 acres of additional critical water quality zone. 8. Shall preserve 12.91 acres of wetland CEFs, 12.74 acres of wetland CEF shall be enhanced and 9.97 acres of wetland CEF shall be mitigated at 150% acre-for-acre and given the 150-foot buffer required by code. 9. Impervious cover shall be capped at 65% gross site area. 10. Shall preserve a significant stand of trees that have been identified on-site and shall meet current code for tree removal and mitigation. 11. Shall provide 6 miles of public trails throughout the development. 12. Shall meet a Carbon Impact score of 8. Page 2 of 2 Austin Green PUD C814-2018-0154 Atha Phillips, Environmental Program Coordinator Environmental Officer’s Office Site Location Austin ETJ Austin City Limits Edwards Aquifer …
Briefing on Proposed 614 S. 1st Street PUD Presented by Kate Clark, Zoning and Planning Department Atha Phillips, Environmental Officer January 15, 2020 PROJECT INFORMATION CURRENT AND PROPOSED ZONING NEXT STEPS Planning and Zoning Staff Briefing January 15, 2020 2 Project Information Address: 614 South 1st Street Size: 8.185 acres District: 9 Located in East Bouldin Creek Watershed Currently Developed: Timbercreek Apartments Imagine Austin Growth Concept Map: Along Activity Corridor Abuts South Central Waterfront District January 15, 2020 3 Key Components of Proposed PUD Up to 550 dwelling units; Modified compatibility setback on westside; Maximum of building height of 120’. Proposed 3-star Austin Energy Green Building Rating; Removing existing impervious cover from CWQZ, EHZ and FL; Clustered development near South 1st Street. Parking located entirely underground; Provide public creek access for bike/pedestrian connectivity; Considering options for pedestrian safety across S. 1st Street. Will meet or exceed all Tier One and several Tier Two Requirements. January 15, 2020 4 Current and Proposed Zoning Existing Zoning: Multifamily – Medium Density – Neighborhood Plan (MF-3-NP) Proposed Zoning: Planned Unit Development – Neighborhood Plan (PUD-NP) Current Site Regulations Max. Impervious Cover Max. Building Coverage Max. Building Height Min. Front Setback Min. Street Side Setback Min. Interior Side Setback Min. Rear Setback 65% 55% 40’ 25’ 15’ 5’ 10’ Proposed Site Regulations Max. Impervious Cover Max. Building Coverage Max. Building Height Min. Front Setback Min. Street Side Setback Min. Interior Side Setback Min. Rear Setback 50% 55% 120’ 2 : 1 0’ 15’ 5’ 10’ Max. Floor to Area Ratio (FAR) 0.75 : 1 Max. Floor to Area Ratio (FAR) January 15, 2020 5 Development Assessment PUD Zoning Application Commission and Council Process PUD Zoning Process Next Steps We are here in the process. We do not need a recommendation at this point. Scheduled for a Council Briefing on January 23, 2020. January 15, 2020 6
3. 4. ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, January 15, 2020 The Environmental Commission convened in a public meeting on Wednesday, January 15, 2020 in Council Chambers City Hall, 301 W. 2nd Street, Austin, Texas 78701 Commissioners in Attendance: Andy Creel Peggy Maceo Perry Bedford Curtis Smith Pam Thompson Kevin Ramberg Mary Ann Neely Katie Coyne Linda Guerrero Wendy Gordon Commissioners Absent: Ryan Nill Staff in Attendance: Chris Herrington Atha Phillips Kaela Champlin Wendy Rhoades Kate Clark Scott Hiers Radmon Rice 1. 2. CALL TO ORDER Commissioner Guerrero called the meeting to order at 6:03 P.M. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Speakers should sign up to speak prior to the meeting being called to order; you will receive a three-minute allotment to discuss topics not posted on the agenda. None EDUCATION a. Buying and selling ecosystem services, Jim Blackburn, Professor in the Practice of Environmental Law, Rice University (15 minutes) Item conducted as posted. No action taken. APPROVAL OF MINUTES AND ACTION a. Approve the minutes of the regular Environmental Commission meeting of December 4, 2019 (5 minutes) 1 5. 6. 7. 8. The minutes of the regular Environmental Commission meeting of December 4, 2019 were approved on Commissioner Ramberg’s motion, Commissioner Thompson’s second on a 10-0 vote. Commissioner Nill were absent. ENVIRONMENTAL OFFICER’S UPDATE ON PAST COMMISSION ACTIONS AND REPORT ON ITEMS OF INTEREST a. Update on Ventura at Parmer Lane, SP-2018-0564D (5 minutes) b. Discussion on 218 S. Lamar PUD (C814-2018-0121) (5 minutes) Item conducted as posted. No action taken. Item conducted as posted. No action taken. STAFF BRIEFINGS* a. None ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION a. Development Assessment Briefing on 614 South 1st Street Planned Unit Development, CD- 2019-0006—Kate Clark, Senior Planner, Planning and Zoning Department Item conducted as posted. No action taken. PUBLIC HEARINGS AND POSSIBLE ACTION a. Name: Lantana PCA Applicant: Michael Whellan, Armbrust & Brown, PLLC Watershed: Williamson Creek Watershed, Barton Springs Zone, Drinking Water Protection Location: 7415 Southwest Parkway (District 8) Staff: Atha Phillips, Environmental Officer’s Office Zone Request: Consider a Project Consent Agreement waiving provisions of City Code Chapters 25-7 (Drainage) and 25-8 (Environment), including Chapter 25-8, Article 13 (Save Our Springs Initiative), to allow construction of a mixed-use residential project at located at 7415 Southwest Parkway in the East Oak Hill Neighborhood Planning Area. This action concerns land located in the Barton Springs zone. Staff Recommendation: Staff recommended with conditions (30 minutes) Item …
ELECTRIC BOARD Wednesday, January 15, 2020 at 10:00 A.M Development Service Department 5202 East Ben White Blvd Conference Room 122 CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Gabriel Flores-Chair (Garza); Delwin Goss-V.Chair (Renteria); Randy Pomikahl (Tovo), Michael King (Paige), Rogelio Wallace (Adler), Miguel Suazo (Madison); Robert Schmidt (Casar), Nicole Stasek (Kitchen), Mark Weaver (Flannigan), Ben Brenneman (Alter), Adamson, David (Pool) AGENDA CALL TO ORDER 1. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Speakers will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns. 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES- Minutes from Special Called Meeting on Dec 11, 2019 3. PUBLIC HEARING AND ACTION- 2020 Ordinance 4. DISCUSSION a- Update on the Austin Criteria Manual b- Update on House Bill 2439 and State Licensing Law 1305 5. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans 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 Rick Arzola at Development Services Department, Building Inspections, at (512) 974-2417, for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Electric Board, please contact Rick Arzola at (512) 974-2417
REGULAR MEETING JANUARY 15, 2020 Electric Board APPROVED MINUTES The Electric Board convened in a Board Meeting on January 15, 2020 at Development Service Department, 5202 E. Ben White, Room 122. Chairman Flores called the Board Meeting to order at 10:05 am. Board Members in Attendance: Delwin Goss, David Adamson, Michael King, Robert Schmidt, Michael King, Ben Brenneman, Randy Pomikahl, Mark Weaver and Nicole Stasek Members Not in Attendance: Rogelio Wallace Staff in Attendance: Rick Arzola (DSD), Eric Zimmerman (DSD), Marty Starrett (DSD) and Mitchell Tolbert (DSD) 1. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: David Johnson 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: The minutes from the August 21, 2019 meeting was approved as written. Vice Chair member Goss made a motion to accept the minutes as written. Board member Pomikahl second the motion, motion passed 9-0. 3. DISCUSSION AND ACTION: a. 2020 Ordinance- On a unanimous vote, the Electrical Board made a motion to approve the 2020 Electrical Ordinance. Board member Randy Pomikahl made the motion to approve the ordinance as presented, Vice Chair Goss, seconded the motion. Motion pass 9-0. DSD staff Marty Starrett and Eric Zimmerman gave a brief summary on what needs final touches, meetings with the law department, Affordability Impact Studies, Request for Council Action (RCA) and to change the number of register agents from 3 to 6, as this came from stakeholder meetings. Board will like to address this issue after the ordinance is in place. 4. DISCUSSION: a. Austin Criteria Manual Update: Residential Liaison Eric Zimmerman informs the board that the last meeting with Austin Energy was Dec 20 and discuss about the relocation on the point of service. A.E is still hoping to have a February Design Criteria with stakeholders prior to publication. DSD is recommending that the point of delivery stays where is at and that AE change their business process to allow cost tracker for an issue to install those connectors. Board member Brenneman will act on behalf of board and makes the motion on his behalf to write a letter with board concerns on Austin Energy point of service. Board member Weaver, seconds that motion. Motion passes 9-0. After completion of the letter, it will be addressed to Michael Pittman and Joan Wilhite. b. House Bill 2439 and State Licensing Law: DSD Staff Mitchell Tolbert does not believe it has impact on any of electrical items and so we will continue to operate as business as …
Economic Prosperity Commission January 15, 2020 6:30pm City Hall Room 2016 301 W. 2nd Street, Austin, TX 78701 CALL TO ORDER AGENDA 1. OPENING REMARKS: Introduction of members and staff liaison Commissioners: Rachel Green- Mayor’s Appointee, Larry Anazia - District 1; Kirsha Haverlah- District 2, Alexis Taylor -District 3, Ivanna Neri- District 4, Preston Tom- District 5, Michael Ybarra- District 6, Amy Noel- District 7, Nathan Ryan- District 8, Tam Hawkins- District 9, Holt Lackey- District 10 Staff: Michelle Clemons, Nydia Castillo 2. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: General The 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. 2. NEW BUSINESS FOR DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION: 10- minutes for each the Economic Equity, Workforce Development and a. Karen Haywood & Tina Lee from City of Austin Human Resources Department topic a. Speakers will address public/private/NGO partnerships. b. 2020 Small Business Contracting Forum Memo c. Homeless ordinance and affordability. d. Land Ordinances/Use e. Approve November 2019 meeting minutes. f. Other topics. 4. OLD BUSINESS FOR DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION a) Working Group discussions, the Veteran’s Study and possible resolutions. b) Other topics for feature meetings. Discussion regarding future agenda items including a schedule of topics including issues mentioned during briefings and citizen communication. 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 Michelle Clemons at Economic Development Department, at (512-974-2713), for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Economic Prosperity Commission, please contact Michelle Clemons at (Michelle.Clemons@austintexas.gov or 512-974-2713).
City of Austin Human Resources Department Veterans Program Overview January 15, 2020 Karen Haywood - Deputy Director Tina Lee - Acting Veterans Program Administrator Overview • City of Austin • Veterans Program Internal Work • Procedure Oversight and Assistance • Veterans Program External Work • Reporting Structure Benchmark • Veterans Resource Center Background 1 City of Austin • Employs approximately 13,500 employees • Approx. 1,800 Veterans, Guards and Reservists The Veterans Program • Created by Mayor, City Management and the Human Resources Department - 2007 • Veterans Program is an award winning program • Two regular full-time positions allocated for the program 2 Veterans Program Internal Work • Liaison to the Commission on Veteran Affairs • Service Disabled Veterans Business Enterprise • Veterans Small Business Loan • Quarterly Veterans Benefits Symposium • Women Veterans Appreciation Annual Luncheon • Veterans Day Appreciation Annual Luncheon • Memorial Day Ceremony • Veteran’s Resource Guide • Military ADA Accommodations 3 Procedure Oversight and Assistance • Military Pay Supplement • Paid 15 Days of Military Leave • Veterans Preference in Hiring • Service Credit of Military Active Duty up to 4 years towards City of Austin Retirement • Military Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) 4 Veterans Program External Work • Fort Hood Career Skills Program • Military Job Fairs • Veterans Day Parade • Mayor’s Challenge to End Veteran Homelessness • Mayor’s Challenge to Prevent Suicide Among Service Members, Veterans and their Families. • Furniture for No Longer Homeless Veterans • Community engagement with Austin Veteran Organizations 5 Veterans Programs Reporting Structure • City of Austin - Human Resources Department - Direct report to the Deputy Director • Houston • San Antonio - Direct report to the Mayor’s Office - Government and Public Affairs - Direct report to the Director • New York City - Prior to 2016 Veterans were served by the Mayors office - City agency has been created 6 Veterans Resource Center Background • November 2013 – Veterans Affairs Commission expressed interest in creating a Veterans Resource Center • March 2017 – Commission submits recommendation for Veterans Resource Center • June 2017 – Council approved resolution 20170622-035 requesting: – Costs & Funding – Needs assessment defining service gaps & provides metrics – A business plan – Space of 5,500 square feet • December 2017 – HRD response sent to Council – staff reached out to 48 local veteran service providers to gauge …
Economic Prosperity Commission January 15, 2020 6:30pm City Hall Room 2016 301 W. 2nd Street, Austin, TX 78701 Minutes CALL TO ORDER 1) OPENING REMARKS Introduction of members and staff liaison a) Attendance: Larry Anazia - District 1; Kirsha Haverlah – District 2; Alexis Taylor - District 3, Ivanna Neri- District 4; Preston Tom- District 5; - Amy Noel- District 7;- Nathan Ryan- District 8; and ; Rachel Green – Mayor’s Appointee b) Absent: Tam Hawkins- District 9; Larry Anazia – District 1 c) Staff in Attendance: Michelle Clemons and, Nydia Castillo a) Tina Lee and Karen Haywood from the City of Austin’s Human Resources spoke to Commission about the city of Austin’s Veterans Affairs Program. 2) CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: a) No citizens signed up to speak. 3) PRESENTATIONS AND Q&A 4) WORKING GROUPS a) Creation of Veteran’s Affairs Study b) Creation of Land Use Ordinance Summary 5) OLD BUSINESS FOR DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION a) Review existing recommendations for land code and transportation b) Will move discussion on homelessness ordinance to a later meeting date. ADJOURNMENT c) Meeting was adjourned at 9:48 pm 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 Michelle Clemons at the Economic Development Department, at (512) (974-2713), for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Economic Prosperity Commission, please contact Michelle Clemons at (Michelle.Clemons@austintexas.gov or (512-974-2713).
City of Austin Downtown Commission Wednesday, January 15, 2020 5:30 p.m. Boards and Commission Room 1011 Austin City Hall 301 W. 2nd Street Austin, Texas AGENDA 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Call to Order Citizen Communications Each speaker will be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. Approval of Minutes of the December 18th, 2019 Meeting Minutes Discussion and Action Parking Enterprise Presentation by Jason Redfern, Austin Transportation Department (25 minutes) Discussion and Possible Action (20 minutes) Downtown Development Presentation by Jenell Moffett, Downtown Austin Alliance (20 minutes) Discussion and Possible Action (15 minutes) Working Groups A. Moonlight Tower Working Group Discussion and Possible Action (5 minutes) B. Austin Core Transportation Plan (ACTP) Working Group Discussion and Possible Action (5 minutes) Items from other Commissions Update from Commissioner Melissa Henao-Robledo on recent activities and actions taken by Update from Commissioner Ben Heimsath on recent activities and actions taken by the Design the Design Commission Commission Update from Commissioner Cynthia Weatherby on recent activities and actions taken by the Urban Transportation Commission Update from Commissioner Felipe Garza and recent activities and actions taken by the Arts Update from Commissioner Richard DePalma on recent activities and action taken by the Commission Parks and Recreation Board 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 Mona Sanchez at the Economic Development Department, at (512) 974-7864, for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. 8. Potential Future Agenda Items Impact of Past Housing Bonds: Affordable Units Chapter 380 Incentive Location-based Real Estate Incentives South Central Water Front Ted Eubanks: Austin Stories Wayfinding Initiative Update Small Cell Initiative / Downtown Installation Protocols of Media Interaction for the Commission Downtown Public Safety Shoal Creek Restoration Palm School Future Recommendations Central Health Update Emerging Projects 9. Adjournment The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon …
1 Austin Transportation Department Parking Enterprise Division Downtown Commission January 15, 2020 Jason T. Redfern – Parking Enterprise Manager 2 PRESENTATION OVERVIEW 01 SUPPORTING AUSTIN’S MOBILITY GOALS 02 03 04 PARKING STRATEGY FY2019-20 ON-STREET METERED PARKING OVERVIEW ACTION ITEMS & NEXT STEPS SUPPORTING AUSTIN’S MOBILITY POLICIES/ GOALS 3 MODE CHOICE Balance curb space allocation, to encourage sustainable trip options, to reach a 50/50 mode split by 2039 COMMUTE TIME Improve parking system efficiencies to reduce travel time and vehicle miles traveled EQUITY Curb management strategies that promote equal and flexible access for all travel types and public needs. GOAL: MODERNIZE AUSTIN’S PARKING OPERATIONS 4 STABILIZE MODERNIZE • Meter base rate adjustment • Level meter hours to be the same across the city • Adjust parking citation penalties AUSTIN • Grant Directors Authority to flex parking rates within a range • Test & enable data capturing technology to test curb access efficiency. STRATEGY: MODERNIZE AUSTIN’S PARKING OPERATIONS PHASE 1 PHASE 2 BASE RATE STABLIZATION AUTHORITY TO ADJUST RATES Currently there are two different base rates for core and non-core. Over the last three decades, population and inflation have outpaced the cities valuation of on-street parking rates but demand has rapidly increased. Existing fee ordinance is rigid, requiring Council action each time. This flexibility will allow for the testing of more progressive curb management strategies, like variable pricing. SYSTEM LEVELING OF METER HOURS Different hours and days for parking in separate geographical areas of the city make it hard for the public to know when they have to pay to park. CURB PRICING STRATEGY PILOT Variable pricing strategies are intended to incentivize a behavior and change a car-centric culture. It has been proven to ease traffic congestion, provides opportunities for patrons of local business and encourages the use of underutilized off-street parking facilities. 5 PHASE 3 ADJUST PARKING CITATION FINE AMOUNTS Adjust parking citation amounts, to encourage responsible curb usage. STRATEGY: MODERNIZE AUSTIN’S PARKING OPERATIONS PHASE 1 PHASE 2 BASE RATE STABLIZATION AUTHORITY TO ADJUST RATES Currently two different base rates for core and non-core and is undervalued. The Maximum parking rate for the core downtown has only increased $0.80 and there has been no increase in areas outside the core in over three decades Existing fee ordinance is rigid, requiring Council action each time. This flexibility will allow for the testing of more progressive curb management strategies, like variable pricing. SYSTEM …
Downtown Commission January 15, 2020 DOWNTOWN AUSTIN DEVELOPMENT UPDATE PHOTO: MICHAEL KNOX DOWNTOWN AUSTIN OVERVIEW As of October 2019 Next Update: April 2020 DOWNTOWN AUSTIN DEMOGRAPHICS • Millennials (ages 23-38) make up 50% of downtown residents* • Baby Boomers are moving into downtown, increasing their share in the past few years* • Well paid, highly educated population • Workforce is on pace with Austin’s growth rate As of October 2019 • Residential is triple Austin’s growth rate Source: ACS 2018 DOWNTOWN AUSTIN IS UNIQUE …. BUT! STATE OF DOWNTOWN 2019 REPORT ECONOMIC HIGHLIGHTS • Highest concentration of city's workforce is in downtown • Place of employment for Austin's young creative • class Innovative hub containing a host of notable companies, co-working spaces, and flexible commuting options • Anchor of Austin's tourism industry drawing millions • Energized with development and public/private to Austin investment • Budding residential neighborhood DOWNTOWN AUSTIN IS UNIQUE …. BUT! DOWNTOWN’S GROWTH OVER THE LAST 20 YEARS • More than 35 MSF have been developed • Almost 40% of new SF delivered was residential development • Scale of development has reached a new level Photo: RALPH BARRERA/AMERICAN-STATESMAN and BRONTE WITTPENN/AMERICAN-STATESMAN DOWNTOWN AUSTIN DEVELOPMENT OVERVIEW DOWNTOWN AUSTIN IS UNIQUE …. BUT! All product types are represented in the development pipeline • Ten projects Completed in 2019 • 20 projects Under Construction • 19 projects Planned • Large scale projects • Mixed Use is here to stay DOWNTOWN AUSTIN IS UNIQUE …. BUT! DOWNTOWN AUSTIN DEVELOPMENT BY THE NUMBERS • 35 MSF has been developed in the last 20 years…. At the current rate, that amount will be matched in less than 10 years. • Retail/Restaurant revival with increasing amount of new space in mixed-use projects As of 1/10/2020 ! DOWNTOWN DISTRICTS Development is happening throughout downtown led by: • Core/Waterfront • Waller Creek • Rainey Street • Lower Shoal Creek CORE/WATERFRONT Downtown Metro Rail Guadalupe 6X Indeed Tower • Explosive Growth • Mixed Use is a common theme • Large scale projects such as Guadalupe 6X, Indeed Tower, and the Downtown Metro Rail Station amongst others are changing the downtown landscape. www.downtownaustin.com WALLER CREEK Innovation • Tunnel is now complete • Waterloo Greenway will provide a much-anticipated amenity and attraction for the market starting with Waterloo Park • Many projects are underway Block 36 Waterloo Park Austin Marriott WALLER CREEK Waller Creek / Palm District Planning Process: Addressing …
DOWNTOWN AUSTIN DEVELOPMENT November 2019 Development Summary Austin has seen a large amount of development activity in the urban core this past year. With eight projects completed in 2019, 18 under construction, and 17 planned, downtown development doesn’t seem to be slowing any time soon. While residential and hotel projects continue to dominate across downtown, we have seen a remarkable increase in commercial office projects along Colorado Street, creating a 21st century urban office district. There are three office towers under construction along Colorado Street totaling 1.2 million square feet and representing almost half of the 3.5 million square feet of office space underway in downtown. d v l B r a m a L As a whole, downtown has 3.7 million square feet of office space under construction, representing an amazing 23% of our current multi-tenant inventory. 6X Guadalupe, Austin’s next tallest building, broke ground this past month. The project is located just two blocks north of downtown’s marquee greenspace, Republic Square. Downtown’s unprecedented surge in development is reflective of Austin’s emergence on the national stage as both the top overall real estate prospect1 as well as the number one place to live2. Martin Luther King Jr Blvd 15th Street Texas State Capitol WP d v l B o t n i c a J n a S e u n e v A s s e r g n o C 6th Street MR Convention Center 11th Street I - 3 5 Plaza Saltillo Cesar Chavez Street Lady Bird Lake Rainey District South Central Waterfront Emerging Development Recently Completed Under Construction Planned or Proposed Public Projects The Otis Hotel - (hotel, 40,000 sf) The Huston - (residential, 350,000 sf) 1836 San Jacinto - (office, 248,596 sf) Alexan Capitol - (residential, 421,000 sf) State Office Building #1 - (public, 603,000 sf) The Tyndall at Robertson Hill - (residential, 182,000 sf) 410 Uptown - (office) Episcopal Church Site Block 87 - (mixed use) 17th Street Condos - (residential) Hyatt Centric Hotel - (hotel) State Office Building #2 - (public, 416,000 sf) 701 Rio Grande - (office) SXSW Center - (office, 143,988 sf) Canopy by Hilton - (hotel, 120,000 sf) 1313 Red River Street - (office) 6X Guadalupe - (office) 1205 Nueces at Capitol West - (office, 11,297 sf) Indeed Tower - Block 71 - (office, 669,130 sf) 1204 San Antonio Street - (office, 41,698 sf) Hanover Republic Square - (apartments, …
DOWNTOWN COMMISSION MINUTES REGULAR MEETING WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 15, 2020 The Downtown Commission convened in a meeting on Wednesday, January 15, 2020 at 301 W. 2nd Street in the Boards & Commissions Room. Downtown Commissioners in Attendance: Chair Joel Sher, Vice Chair Jennifer Bristol, Commissioner Chris Kanipe, Commissioner David Gomez, Commissioner Christopher Lehman, Commissioner Jim Schissler, Commissioner Megan Meisenbach, Commissioner Melissa Henao-Robledo, Commissioner Ben Heimsath, Commissioner Richard DePalma Downtown Commissioners Not in Attendance: Commissioner Meghan Skornia, Commissioner Sam Sargent, Commissioner Andrew Harrison, Commissioner August Harris, Commissioner Cynthia Weatherby, Commissioner Felipe Garza City Staff in Attendance: Christine Maguire and Mona Sanchez, Economic Development Department Jason Redfern and Joseph Al-Hajeri, Austin Transportation Department 1. CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m. 2. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL No citizens were signed up to speak. 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF THE DECEMBER 18, 2019 MEETING MINUTES Vice Chair Bristol motioned to approve the December 18, 2019 meeting minutes with Commissioner Lehman’s second on a vote of 7-0. 4. PARKING ENTERPRISE The Commission received a presentation from Jason Redfern and Joseph Al-Hajeri, Austin Transportation Department. The Commission received a presentation from Jenell Moffett and Michele Van Hyfte, Downtown Austin Alliance. No action was taken. 5. DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT No action was taken. - 1 - 6. WORKING GROUPS A. Moonlight Tower Working Group No progress to report. B. Austin Core Transportation Plan (ACTP) Working Group The Working Group met on January 3rd with staff from the Austin Transportation Department (ATD) Development Division and received an update on their progress on their stakeholder outreach. The Working Group provided them with the stakeholder list that they developed; the Working Group will continue to work with ATD. ATD also provided the Working Group with a preliminary schedule of the work on the ACTP to be completed. 7. ITEMS FROM OTHER COMMISSION Commissioner Heimsath reported the Historic Landmarks Commission is seeing more cases where development is pressuring established landmarks. He noted the controversy over the 30+ story tower proposed for the Masonic Lodge is likely a foreshadow of more conflicts to come. Commissioner DePalma reported that he anticipates that the Parks and Recreation Board will be discussing the Lady Bird Lake Rowing concession and the potential expansion and an amendment to the existing contract with partners Downtown Austin Alliance and Austin Parks Foundation for the improvement, management and operation of Republic Square …
COMMISSION ON VETERANS AFFAIRS REGULAR MEETING Wednesday, January 15, 2020 at 7:00 p.m. City Hall Executive Session Room 1027 301 West Second Street Austin, TX 78701 AGENDA COMMISSION MEMBERS: Jason Denny (Chair) Ann Kitchen (5) Josephine Hinds – Jimmy Flannigan: (6) Pete Salazar (Vice Chair) Leslie Pool: (7) Adrenne Mendoza – Delia Garza: (2) Alfred Bingham –Natasha Harper-Madison: (1) Manuel Jimenez – Sabino Renteria: (3) Elisabeth Collura-Rosenberg – Kathie Tovo: (9) Thomas Just – Paige Ellis: (8) Chris Ehlinger – Alison Alter: (10) Doris Williams – Mayor Steve Adler Vacant – Greg Casar CALL TO ORDER 1. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION The speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address items not posted on the agenda. 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Discussion and possible action regarding approval of the minutes from the Commission on Veterans Affairs Regular meetings on September 18, 2019 and November 20, 2019. 3. OLD BUSINESS a) Update on Veterans Park from the City of Austin Parks and Recreation Department ( Sponsors: Jason Denny, Pete Salazar) b) Finalize and vote on the final language of the recommendation to create a Department of Veterans and Military Affairs (Sponsors: Thomas Just, Jason Denny) c) Discussion on providing further guidance on Veteran Courts referral policy (Sponsors: Thomas Just, Jason Denny) 1 d) Discussion on proposed TAP (Transition Assistance Program) pilot program (Sponsors: Thomas Just, Jason Denny) e) Discussion on providing further guidance on Veteran Court referral policy (Sponsors: Thomas Just, Jason Denny) f) Nominations and elections of new officers 4. NEW BUSINESS a) Presentation and discussion by Sam Haytham from Kiro Action on possible solution on homelessness. (Sponsors: Pete Salazar, Manuel Jimenez) b) Discussion and proposal to draft letter to AISD school officials regarding Veterans Day Parade. (Sponsors: Jason Denny, Pete Salazar) c) Discussion and possible action on any applicable changes to the current bylaws 5. STAFF UPDATES 6. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans 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 Tina Lee at the Veterans Program Department at 512-974-3306 or Tina.Lee@austintexas.gov for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. …
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COMMISSION ON VETERAN AFFAIRS MEETING MINUTES REGULAR MEETING January 15, 2020 COMMISSION ON VETERANS AFFAIRS MINUTES The Commission on Veteran Affairs convened in a regular meeting on January 15, 2020 at Austin City Hall located on 301 West 2nd Street in the Executive Session Room 1027. Chair Jason Denny called the Board Meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Board Members in Attendance: Jason Denny- Chair Pete Salazar- Vice Chair Alfred Bingham Chris Ehlinger Josephine Hinds Manuel Jimenez Doris Williams Staff in Attendance: Karen Haywood, Tina Lee 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Chair Denny asked the Commission members to review the minutes from the regular called meeting on September 18, 2019 and November 20, 2019. Vice Chair Salazar made a motion to approve the meeting minutes and Commissioner Josephine Hinds seconded the motion. Motion passed with no objection. 2. BUSINESS Parks and Recreation updated the Commission on the status of Veteran’s Park and construction started on November 15th. They currently have placed an erosion control and fencing, irrigation, planting materials and working on the right of way permit. Projection for completion for May 2020. More information on the background, purpose and schedule can be found at http://www.austintexas.gov/department/veterans-park-plan. Plan to schedule a ribbon cutting ceremony 3 months prior to completion. Recommendation to create a Department of Veterans and Military Affairs was approved by Board Member Manuel Jimenez motion, Board Member Doris Williams second on a 7 vote and the 1 abstain, 6 yes. Manuel Jimenez discussed the resolution for the creation of Veterans Courts at the municipality level. Resolution was sent to Council and no current updates have been made. The motion to postpone item 3D, Transition Assistance Program, to the next meeting was approved on Board Member Pete Salazar's motion, Board Member Josephine Hinds seconded on a 7-member vote COMMISSION ON VETERAN AFFAIRS MEETING MINUTES Officer elections: Manuel Jimenez nominates Doris Williams and approved with no objections. Doris Williams nominates Manuel Jimenez to be the Vice Chair, Sam Haytham from Kiro Action presented to the Commission on the possible solution to Veteran Homelessness in Austin. These structures are easy to install, quick to deploy and transport to other areas if needed. These structures could house up to 4 people with the needed amenities-built in such as a bathroom and kitchen. The structure is 200 sq. feet that would take 3-4 people to put together and …
COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION City of Austin Commission on Veterans Affairs Recommendation Number: 20200115-B003 Creation of the Department of Veterans and Military Affairs WHEREAS, the City of Austin seeks to be a national leader and community model in healing the military civilian divide by intentionally reintegrating those who have served as well as their families into our communities with purpose; WHEREAS, the City of Austin has prioritized veteran issues such as becoming an effective zero homeless veteran city and seeks to hire and support veterans and their families in order to send a message to United States military veterans that they are welcomed and honored in the city of Austin; WHEREAS, the City of Austin should capitalize upon being uniquely situated to recruit and retain defense spending and investment that has significant positive impact on our economy such as Camp Mabry and the Army Futures Command; WHEREAS, principles of the chain of command and accountability dictate the need for an office solely responsible for achieving the above-mentioned goals. Moreover, such an office presents substantial opportunities to reduce costly duplicative efforts through effective coordination and a cohesive vision; WHEREAS, the creation of such an office would send an important message about the City of Austin to veterans everywhere and give those who have served a more clear and direct voice in city government. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Austin Commission on Veterans Affairs recommends the Austin City Council that the Department of Veterans and Military Affairs be created forthwith. Date of Approval: January 15, 2020 Record of the Vote: Approved on a 6-0 vote with board member Bingham abstaining and 3 board members absent (Collura-Rosenberg, Ehlinger, Just) Attest: ___________________________________________
Regular Meeting ROBERT MUELLER MUNICIPAL AIRPORT PLAN IMPLEMENTATION ADVISORY COMMISSION 6:00 p.m. — 7:45 p.m. Tuesday, January 14, 2020 Britton, Durst, Howard & Spence Building (Chestnut Community Center) 1183 Chestnut Avenue, Austin TX 78702 AGENDA 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed three minutes to address the Commission regarding items not posted on the agenda. Estimate 6:00 3. NEW BUSINESS a. Northeast Austin Middle School Update (Catellus/AISD) b. Mueller Planned Unit Development Zoning Amendment Status Update a. Approve minutes from the 11/12/19 Commission meeting (Discussion and Action) (Commissioners / Catellus / Staff) c. Mueller Development Update (Catellus) 4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 5. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS (Staff/Commission) 6. NEXT MEETING: February 11, 2020 (Regular Meeting) ADJOURNMENT 6:05 6:55 7:10 7:35 7:40 7:45 7:45 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 Jill Fagan with the Economic Development Department at 512-974-7829 for additional information. TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Robert Mueller Municipal Airport Plan Implementation Advisory Commission please contact Jill Fagan with Economic Development at 512-974-7829.
Development Update to RMMA PIAC: Jan. 14, 2020 Upon Completion Residential 6,200 single- & multi-family homes Infrastructure $300 million Greenspace 140 acres Institutional 1.9 million sf Office 2.6 million sf Retail 750,000 sf RMMA PIAC All information in this presentation is subject to change without notice January 14, 2020 Austin Energy Headquarters • On Mueller Blvd. between Garcia and Philomena streets • 275,000+ square feet among four floors • Adjacent parking garage behind building • Ground-floor payment center, exhibits and 5,000+ sf meeting space • Broke ground in August; anticipated completion 2021 RMMA PIAC January 14, 2020 Shorenstein Office • Facing Aldrich Street at Simond across from Alamo • 235,000+ square feet among six floors • 20,000+ square feet of first-floor retail on Aldrich • Adjacent parking garage that will serve as second district garage • Broke ground in November; anticipated completion 2021 RMMA PIAC January 14, 2020 Origin Hotel • On vacant lot adjacent to Thinkery across paseo from B.D. Riley’s • 120 rooms and five floors • Parking in McBee Garage, valet • Ground-floor restaurant and 5,000 square feet of retail • Could break ground in early spring; anticipated completion 2021 RMMA PIAC January 14, 2020 AMLI Apartments • Between Aldrich and Mattie, McBee and Philomena • 406 units among two buildings, staggered from three to seven floors • Units will wrap own parking garages for each building • 15% of units will be part of Mueller’s affordable homes program • 23,000+ sf of ground-floor retail on Aldrich • Could break ground in January; anticipated completion 2021 RMMA PIAC January 14, 2020 Dell Children’s Center of Excellence Building • On Mueller Blvd. at Garcia St. • Heart, Neuroscience and Blood/Cancer centers • 160,000+ sf • Could break ground in February; anticipated completion mid-2021 • Parking garage anticipated to be completed April 2020 RMMA PIAC January 14, 2020 Pavilion at Branch Park • At Aldrich and Philomena streets, across from Kerbey Lane Cafe • 19,800+ sf of gathering space • New home for farmers’ market • • Anticipated to begin construction in January; completed by the end of the year Loading area, climate control, garage-door-style windows for open-air feel RMMA PIAC January 14, 2020 Aldrich Street Primrose School Texas Mutual Seton Medical Building Austin Energy HQ 2nd District Garage Shorenstein Office/Retail Origin Hotel Future Condo All proposed projects in black boxes are subject to change without notice RMMA PIAC …
ROBERT MUELLER MUNICIPAL AIRPORT PLAN IMPLEMENTATION ADVISORY COMMISSION MINUTES The Robert Mueller Municipal Airport Plan Implementation Advisory Commission convened in a regular meeting on January 14, 2020, at the Britton, Durst, Howard & Spence Building (Chestnut Community Center) 1183 Chestnut Avenue, Austin TX 78702. Commission Members in Attendance: REGULAR MEETING Tuesday, January 14, 2020 • Michael Jones, Chair • Rick Krivoniak, Vice-Chair • Carol Drennan • Corky Hilliard • Chris Jackson Staff in Attendance: • Rodrigo Lima • Martin Luecke • David Neider • Kenneth Ronsonette • Kathy Sokolic • Pam Hefner, Economic Development Department (EDD) • Jill Fagan, EDD 1. CALL TO ORDER a. Chair Michael Jones called the meeting to order at 6:04 p.m. 2. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL a. Preston Tyree invited Commissioners to an upcoming open house to review development concepts for Mueller that include a mix of housing, business and community components. 3. NEW BUSINESS a. Northeast Austin Middle School Update: Representatives from AISD and their project management, design and construction teams provided an overview of the process and schematic design for the new AISD middle school to be located at Mueller. b. Mueller Planned Unit Development Zoning Update: Brian Dolezal with Catellus provided an update on the Mueller PUD zoning amendment status, including schedule for second and third Council readings. c. Mueller Development Update: Ken Blaker and Brian Dolezal with Catellus provided updates and information on new projects under construction throughout Mueller, as well as updates on infrastructure status. 1 4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 5. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS 6. NEXT MEETING a. Minutes from the 11/10/2019 meeting were approved on Commissioner Krivoniak’s motion and Commissioner Drennan’s second on a 10-0 vote. Commissioner Schwartz was absent. a. Commissioners and staff did not offer any potential future agenda items. a. The next meeting will be on February 11, 2020 (Regular Meeting) at the Britton, Durst, Howard & Spence Building (former Chestnut Community Center) 1183 Chestnut Avenue. [Note, this meeting was subsequently Canceled]. ADJOURN The meeting adjourned at 7:35 p.m. without objection. 2
PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA Tuesday, January 14, 2020 The Planning Commission will convene at 6:00 PM on Tuesday, January 14, 2019 at Austin City Hall, Council Chambers 301 W. Second Street, Austin, TX Greg Anderson Awais Azhar Yvette Flores – Secretary Claire Hempel Patrick Howard Fayez Kazi – Chair Conor Kenny – Vice-Chair Carmen Llanes-Pulido Robert Schneider Patricia Seeger Todd Shaw James Shieh – Parliamentarian Jeffrey Thompson Don Leighton-Burwell – Ex-Officio Richard Mendoza – Ex-Officio Ann Teich – Ex-Officio EXECUTIVE SESSION (No public discussion) The Planning Commission will announce it will go into Executive Session, if necessary, pursuant to Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code, to receive advice from Legal Counsel on matters specifically listed on this agenda. The Commission may not conduct a closed meeting without the approval of the city attorney. Private Consultation with Attorney – Section 551.071 CITIZEN COMMUNICATION The first four (4) speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. Facilitator: Kate Clark, 512-974-1237 Attorney: Erika Lopez, 512-974-3588 Commission Liaison: Andrew Rivera, 512-974-6508 A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of December 10, 2019 and December 17, 2019. PUBLIC HEARINGS B. 1. Plan Amendment: NPA-2019-0015.01 - 5010 & 5102 Heflin Lane; District 1 Location: 5010 & 5102 Heflin Lane, Fort Branch Watershed; East MLK Combined NP Area Heflin Phase 1, LLC (Lynn Yuan and Shirley Davis) Metcalf Wolff Stuart & Williams, LLC (Michele Rogerson Lynch) Single Family land use to Higher Density Single Family land use Indefinite Postponement request by the Applicant Kathleen Fox, 512-974-7877 Planning and Zoning Department 2. Plan Amendment: NPA-2019-0003.01 - David Chapel Missionary Baptist Church; 3. Plan Amendment: NPA-2019-0016.01 - 914 Shady Lane Mixed Use; District 3 Location: District 1 2201, 2203, 2207, 2211, 2301 E. Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd. and 1805 & 1807 Ferdinand St. and 1803 & 1807 Chestnut Ave., Boggy Creek Watershed; Chestnut NP Area David Chapel Missionary Baptist Church Husch Blackwell, LLP (Nikelle Meade) Civic and Single Family land uses to Mixed Use land use Applicant postponement request to March 10, 2020 Maureen Meredith, 512-974-2695 Planning and Zoning Department 914 Shady Lane, Boggy Creek Watershed; Govalle/Johnston Terrace Combined NP Area Kimberly Beal & Stephanie Scherzer Alice Glasco Consulting (Alice Glasco) Water & Single Family land uses to Higher Density Single Family and Mixed Use land …
M E M O R A N D U M Fayez Kazi, Chair Planning Commission Members Kathleen Fox, Senior Planner Planning and Zoning Department January 2, 2020 TO: FROM: DATE: RE: NPA-2019-0015.01 – 5010 and 5102 Heflin Lane (No associated zoning case filed at this time) Council District 1 Indefinite Postponement Request ************************************************************************ Staff requests an indefinite postponement for the above-referenced plan amendment case. Please see the attached e-mail from Michele R. Lynch, with Metcalf Wolff Stuart & Williams, LLP, the agent for this case. Attachments: Email from Michele R. Lynch with Metcalf Wolff Stuart and Williams, LLP Map of property 1 of 3B-01 2 of 3B-01 B U N D Y H I L L BROADHILL OLDFORT HILL RUSSET HILL YORK HILL ELMSGROVE STONE GATE WOODMOOR SPRINGDALE 5010 & 5102 Heflin Lane (5.11 acs) Future Land Use Map Request: From: 'Single Family' To: Higher-Density Single Family M A R TI N L U T H E R KIN G J R HILLSPRING SCOTTSDALE CELESTE OAK CLIFF BANDERA RHODES FILEY HEFLIN ADINA BAKER ROB SCOTT WEBBERVILLE DOWNS SAMUEL HUSTON A comprehensive plan shall not constitute zoning regulations or establish zoning district boundaries. TANNEHILL BUNCHE 310 155 ¯ MEANDER 620 0 Feet East MLK Jr (MLK-183) Combined Neighborhood Planning Area NPA-2019-0015.01 Future Land Use 500 ft. notif. boundary Subject Property Single-Family Higher-Density Single-Family Mixed Residential Multi-Family This product is for informational purposes and may not have been prepared for or be suitable for legal, engineering, or surveying purposes. It does not represent an on-the-ground survey and represents only the approximate relative location of property boundaries. This product has been produced by the Planning and Zoning Department for the sole purpose of geographic reference. No warranty is made by the City of Austin regarding specific accuracy or completeness. City of Austin Planning and Zoning Department Created on 8/6/2019, by: meredithm Mixed Use Industry Civic Recreation & Open Space Transportation Utilities 3 of 3B-01
Fayez Kazi, Chair and Planning Commission Members MEMORANDUM ************************************************************************ TO: FROM: DATE: RE: NPA-2019-0003.01– David Chapel Missionary Baptist Church 2201, 2203, 2207, 2211, 2301 E. Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd 1805 and 1807 Ferdinand St. 1803 and 1807 Chestnut Ave. Applicant Postponement Request Maureen Meredith, Senior Planner Planning and Zoning Department January 7, 2020 ************************************************************************ The Applicant requests a postponement of the above-referenced plan amendment case from the January 14, 2020 Planning Commission hearing to the March 10, 2020 hearing date. This postponement will allow the plan amendment case and the associated zoning case to be on the same agenda. The postponement request was made in a timely manner and meets the Planning Commission’s policy. Attachment: Email from Nikelle Meade Map of property location 1 of 3B-02 From: King, Micah [mailto:Micah.King@huschblackwell.com] Sent: Tuesday, January 07, 2020 6:59 PM To: Meredith, Maureen <Maureen.Meredith@austintexas.gov> Cc: Meade, Nikelle <Nikelle.Meade@huschblackwell.com> Subject: RE: Jan 14 CC PP? NPA-2019-0003.01_David Chapel Hi Maureen – we need additional time to speak with the neighbors. Meetings are ongoing. Thank you. Micah J. King Attorney Direct: 512.370.3468 Micah.King@huschblackwell.com From: Meade, Nikelle [mailto:Nikelle.Meade@huschblackwell.com] Sent: Tuesday, January 07, 2020 10:23 AM To: Meredith, Maureen <Maureen.Meredith@austintexas.gov>; King, Micah <Micah.King@huschblackwell.com> Subject: RE: Jan 14 CC PP? NPA-2019-0003.01_David Chapel Happy New Year, Maureen. Apologies for the slow reply. Yes, hereby request postponement of the NPA case to March 10, 2020. Please let me know if you need a separate request from me in addition to this email. Thank you! Nikelle Meade Partner HUSCH BLACKWELL LLP 111 Congress Avenue, Suite 1400 Austin, TX 78701-4093 Direct: 512.479.1147 Mobile: 512.992.6001 Fax: 512.226.7373 Nikelle.Meade@huschblackwell.com huschblackwell.com View Bio | View VCard Husch Blackwell has been named a Tier 1 law firm in the United States for Real Estate by U.S. News – Best Lawyers® for the Ninth Edition of “Best Law Firms” 2 of 3B-02 3 of 3B-02
Planning Commission hearing: January 14, 2020 NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN AMENDMENT REVIEW SHEET DATE FILED: July 25, 2019 (In-cycle) January 14, 2020 December 17, 2020 NEIGHORHOOD PLAN: Govalle/Johnston Terrace Combined CASE#: NPA-2019-0016.01 PROJECT NAME: Shady Lane Mixed Use PC DATE: ADDRESS/ES: 914 Shady Lane DISTRICT AREA: 3 SITE AREA: 4.13 acs (Tract 1- 1.72 acres; Tract 2 - 2.41 acres) OWNER/APPLICANT: Kimberly Beal and Stephanie Scherzer AGENT: Glasco Consulting (Alice Glasco) CASE MANAGER: Maureen Meredith STAFF EMAIL: Maureen.meredith@austintexas.gov TYPE OF AMENDMENT: Change in Future Land Use Designation From: Water & Single Family Base District Zoning Change PHONE: (512) 974-2695 To: Higher Density Single Family & Mixed Use Related Zoning Case: C14-2019-0098 From: SF-3-NP To: SF-6-NP & CS-MU-NP NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN ADOPTION DATE: March 27, 2003 PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: January 14, 2020 – December 17, 2019 – Postponed to January 14, 2020 at the request of staff. [P. Howard – 1st; Y. Flores – 2nd] Vote: 10-0 [G. Anderson, C. Llanes-Pulido, T. Shaw absent]. 1 NPA-2019-0016.01 1 of 37B-03 STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends Higher Density Single Family on Tract 1 and Neighborhood Mixed Use land use on Tract 2, in lieu of the applicant’s request for Mixed Use on Tract 2. BASIS FOR STAFF’S RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends the applicant’s request for Higher Density Single Family on Tract 1 because there is single family land use to the north of Boggy Creek and to the west with Civic land use to the south. Higher Density Single Family is appropriate in this location. Staff recommends Neighborhood Mixed Use land use on Tract 2, in lieu of the applicant’s request for Mixed Use because this Tract is across the street from residential and office uses and would provide the opportunity for small-scale, neighborhood-friendly commercial, office and residential uses. The Govalle/Johnston Terrace Neighborhood Plan supports compatible and varied land uses, in addition to neighborhood-scale developments, which staff believes these land uses meet these goals. 2 2 of 37B-03 3 LAND USE DESCRIPTIONS EXISTING LAND USE ON THE PROPERTY Single family - Detached or two family residential uses at typical urban and/or suburban densities. Purpose 1. Preserve the land use pattern and future viability of existing neighborhoods; 3 of 37B-03 2. Encourage new infill development that continues existing neighborhood patterns of development; and 3. Protect residential neighborhoods from incompatible business or industry and the loss of existing housing. Application 1. Existing single‐ family areas should generally be designated as …
From: Alice Glasco Sent: Monday, January 13, 2020 8:36 AM To: Chaffin, Heather <Heather.Chaffin@austintexas.gov>; Meredith, Maureen <Maureen.Meredith@austintexas.gov> Cc: Rachel Bockheim < >;; Daniel Llanes - Govalle NPA) <; Stephanie Scherzer < >; Marc Dickey < >; Loren Kirkpatrick (< Subject: Postponement Request for 914 Shady Lane Cases from the 1/14/2020 PC Agenda *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** Dear Heather and Maureen, On behalf of my clients, I would like to request a postponement of the two 914 Shady Lane cases from the 1/14/2020 Planning Commission agenda to the February 25th agenda. As you know, we met with some of the Govalle/Johnston Terrace Contact Team Members and immediate neighbors on Saturday, January 11th and as a result of the discussion, we would like to continue working together so we can reach a won-win compromise. Thank you for you assistance! ==================== Alice Glasco, President Alice Glasco Consulting 512-231-8110 W 512-626-4461 C Email: B-03 / B-041 of 1
