BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION African American Resource Advisory Commission Recommendation Number: 20241112-005: Support of Sunday Sessions ATX WHEREAS, Sunday Sessions ATX is a community-focused organization dedicated to fostering inclusivity, well-being, and engagement through free, open-to-the-public music events hosted in outdoor greenspaces that reflect the City of Austin’s cultural identity and enhance its reputation as the "Live Music Capital of the World"; and WHEREAS, the City of Austin recognizes the significant social and economic benefits of supporting free community events, which attract visitors, support local businesses, and provide meaningful opportunities for community engagement; and WHEREAS, the City Council, in Resolution No. 20240215-023, acknowledged the challenges faced by event organizers due to rising costs, emphasizing the need for support to sustain free, accessible community events like "Blues on the Green," which contribute to Austin’s cultural vibrancy; and directed the City Manager to solicit input from the Arts, Music, and Quality of Life commissions in developing recommendations to support and sustain these events by utilizing partnerships across all areas of expertise involved in the live music and arts event space, with the goal of expanding opportunities for the City to co-sponsor community events that are centered around locality, diversity, and inclusivity; and further established an ordinance for associated fee waivers, co-sponsorships, or related budget authorizations needed to effectuate these goals; and WHEREAS, Sunday Sessions ATX is an ongoing, monthly event that aligns with the goals outlined in Resolution No. 20240215-023 by providing free access to local music, arts, and wellness activities, while creating inclusive and diverse spaces for Austinites; and WHEREAS, the ACE permitting fee presents a financial barrier for small, grassroots organizations like Sunday Sessions ATX, and waiving this fee on an ongoing basis would directly support the City’s goal of fostering open, accessible, and culturally enriching events; and WHEREAS, the City of Austin is committed to preserving and promoting accessible community events that reflect Austin’s diversity and vibrancy, including supporting organizations like Sunday Sessions ATX through fee waivers and other resources to ensure their long-term sustainability; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the African American Resource Advisory Commission requests that the Austin City Council direct the City Manager’s Office to waive the ACE permitting fees for Sunday Sessions ATX on a recurring, monthly basis in recognition of its valuable contributions to Austin’s cultural and community life, as part of the City's broader efforts to support free, public, and inclusive events; and BE IT …
RECOMMENDATION TO COUNCIL TO ADOPT THE EQUITY-BASED PRESERVATION PLAN Draft for commission consideration WHEREAS, Austin’s existing plan to guide historic preservation policies, programs, and activities was adopted in 1981; and WHEREAS, both Austin and the historic preservation field have changed substantially in the past 43 years; and WHEREAS, the Historic Landmark Commission initiated the development of a new preservation plan for Austin in 2021; and WHEREAS, the resulting Equity-Based Preservation Plan (the preservation plan) was developed by a community working group with members from across Austin bringing diverse lived experiences as well as professional and community expertise; and WHEREAS, broad, inclusive outreach and engagement around the draft preservation plan reached more than 2,500 people throughout the city to review and comment on the plan’s goals and recommendations; and WHEREAS, the African American Resource Advisory Commission received a briefing on the draft preservation plan at its October 1, 2024 meeting; and WHEREAS, the community working group and Historic Landmark Commission revised and finalized the preservation plan based on public feedback; and WHEREAS, the preservation plan aligns with and furthers the goals of the African American Resource Advisory Commission, particularly recommendations related to equity-based preservation community engagement and planning initiatives; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY OF AUSTIN AFRICAN AMERICAN RESOURCE ADVISORY COMMISSION: The African American Resource Advisory Commission recommends that City Council adopt the Equity- Based Preservation Plan and support its timely implementation.
AFRICAN AMERICAN RESOURCE ADVISORY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES TUESDAY, OCTOBER 1, 2024 The African American Resource Advisory Commission convened in a regular called meeting on Tuesday, October 1, 2024, at 5:30 P.M. at the City of Austin Permitting and Development Center, 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Dr., Room 1401/1402 in Austin, Texas. Commissioner Dewi Smith called the African American Resource Advisory Commission meeting to order at 5:34 pm. Commissioners in Attendance : Serita Fontanesi, Chair Roger Davis Dr. Chiquita Eugene Daryl Horton Nelson Linder Dewi Smith Greg Smith Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Elaine Fowler Joi Harden Kyron Hayes Anthony Jackson Antonio Ross Mueni Rudd APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the African American Resource Advisory Commission Special Called Meeting on September 24, 2024. The minutes from the special called September meeting on 9/24/2024 were approved on Commissioner Greg Smith’s motion, Commissioner Davis’ second on a vote of 9-0. Commissioners Eugene, Fontanesi, Horton, and Rudd were off the dais. STAFF BRIEFING 2. Briefing on the African American community demographics by Lila Valencia City of Austin Demographer Planner Lila Valencia, City of Austin Demographer Planner, presented on African American community demographics in Austin. 3. Briefing on the Preservation Plan Working Group’s and Historic Landmark Commission’s work finalizing and obtaining Council approval of the Equity-Based Preservation Plan by Cara Bertron Program Manager II, - Planning Department Cara Bertron, Program Manager II, Planning Department, and Ursula Carter, a member of the Preservation Plan working group, presented on the Preservation Plan Working Group’s and Historic Landmark Commission’s work finalizing and obtaining Council approval of the Equity-Based Preservation Plan. DISCUSSION ITEMS 4. Introduction of the new City of Austin City Manager TC Broadnax to the commission. T.C. Broadnax, City Manager, introduced himself to the commission and spoke about his goals as City Manager. 5. Discuss feedback received on the Strategic Planning Summary. Postponed to the November meeting on Chair Fontanesi’s motion, Commissioner Davis’ second on a 12-0 vote. Commissioner Eugene was off the dais. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 6. Approve changing the November 5, 2024, Commission meeting date to November 12, 2024 The November 5, 2024 meeting was moved to November 12, 2024 on Commissioner Greg Smith’s motion, Commissioner Dewi Smith’s second on an 11-1 vote. Commissioner Davis voted no. Commissioner Eugene was off the dais. 7. Approve the formation of a Retreat Working Group and approval of Retreat Day Postponed to the November meeting on …
Austin Parks and Recreation Department George Washington Carver Museum, Cultural and Genealogy Center Facility Expansion Phases 1a and 1b African American Resource Advisory Commission Tuesday, December 3, 2024 Overview • Meet the Team • Council-Approved 2021 Facility Expansion Plan • Carver Facility Expansion Phase 1a and 1b Improvements • Community Engagement Topics and Schedule • Design Team Solicitation • Stay Informed Meet the Team Parks and Recreation Department • Anthony “Tony” Hron, Associate Project Manager (SPOC) • Adrienne O’Keefe, Communications and Engagement Specialist • Marjorie Flanagan, Division Manager Museums and Cultural Programs • Carver Staff: Carre Adams, J. Savannah, Christine Pasculado, Dawn Burnside, and Freddie Crocheron Adisa Communications • Shuronda Robinson, CEO/President • Millie Williams, Project Manager Council-Approved 2021 Facility Expansion Plan A 2000 Feasibility Study outlined an expansion plan for the Carver Museum which led to the construction of the facility you see today. In 2021, Council approved a new Facility Expansion Plan, which incorporated extensive community engagement, ensuring the Carver remains a hub for history, education, and culture. Phase 1a and 1b are the first facility expansion recommendations identified in the 2021 plan. Carver Phase 1a and 1b Improvements Phase 1a: Building Renovations • New multi-purpose room in existing administrative suite • New mezzanine-level administrative suite above the museum • New elevator for accessing administrative suite • Relocation of Juneteenth statues Phase 1b: Outdoor Spaces & Site Improvements • New outdoor classrooms • New community garden • Renovation of existing public restrooms • New flexible event lawn with covered pavilion Community Engagement Scope Inform: • New mezzanine-level administrative suite above the museum (collaborate with Carver staff) • New elevator for accessing administrative suite • Renovation of existing public restrooms Involve: • New multi-purpose room in existing administrative suite • New outdoor classrooms • New community garden • New flexible event lawn with covered pavilion • Relocation of Juneteenth Statues Community Engagement Opportunities Community Open House Small Group Discussions • Community Meeting (online) Saturday, 12/7/24, 10 – 11:30 a.m. TBD • Ambassador/Foundation Meetings • Community Meeting (in person) Tuesday, 12/10/24, 4:30 – 6 p.m. • Online Survey Launch Early December 2024 • Small Group Discussion (online #1) Tuesday, 12/17/24, 6 – 7:30 p.m. • Small Group Discussion (online #2) Tuesday, 1/7/25, 6 – 7:30 p.m. • Small Group Discussion (in person #1) Thursday, 1/9/25, 5:30 – 7 p.m. • Small Group Discussion (in person #2) Saturday, 1/11/25, 10 – …
REGULAR MEETING of the ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISSION TUESDAY, DECEMBER 3, 2024, 6:00 PM AUSTIN CITY HALL, COUNCIL CHAMBERS, ROOM 1001 301 WEST 2ND STREET AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the Zoning and Platting Commission may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live. Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely. Registration no later than 2 PM the day of the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. For more information on public comment, please see the agenda section “Speaker Registration.” Please contact Ella Garcia, Staff Liaison, for questions regarding speaker registration at LandUseLiaison@austintexas.gov or by phone at 512-978-0821. CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS/COMMISSIONERS: Hank Smith – Chair (District 8) Betsy Greenberg – Vice-Chair (District 6) Carrie Thompson – Secretary (District 10) Alejandra Flores – Parliamentarian (District 5) Lonny Stern (District 3) Scott Boone (District 1) Felix De Portu (District 4) Taylor Major (District 9) David Fouts (District 2) William D. Floyd (Mayor’s Representative) Ryan Puzycki (District 7) EXECUTIVE SESSION (No public discussion) The Zoning and Platting Commission will announce it will go into Executive Session, if necessary, pursuant to Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code, to receive advice from Legal Counsel on matters specifically listed on this agenda. The commission may not conduct a closed meeting without the approval of the city attorney. Private Consultation with Attorney – Section 551.071 Executive Liaison: Joi Harden, 512-974-1617 Staff Liaison: Ella Garcia, 512-978-0821 Attorney: AJ Urteaga 512-974-2386 CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL AGENDA The first four speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Zoning and Platting Commission regular meeting on November 19, 2024. PUBLIC HEARINGS 13000 Harris Ridge Blvd, Harris Branch C8-2024-0094 - Parmer Resubdivision Preliminary Plan; District 7 2. Transportation Variance: Location: Owner/Applicant: Matthew Schwab (Karlin McCallen Pass, LLC) Joe Isaja, P.E. (HR Green) Agent: Approval of a Land Use Commission variance to 25-4-171(a) which Request: requires that all lots in a subdivision abut a dedicated public street and also to 25-4-153 which requires that block lengths not exceed 2,000 feet in length. Recommended Renee Johns, (512) 974-6486, renee.johns@austintexas.gov Joey de la Garza, (512) 974-2664, joey.delagarza@austintexas.gov Transportation and …
ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 2024 The Zoning and Platting Commission convened in a regular meeting on Tuesday November 19, 2024, at Austin City Hall, Council Chambers, Room 1001, 301 W. Second Street, in Austin, Texas. Chair Smith called the Zoning and Platting Commission meeting to order at 6:01 p.m. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance: Felix De Portu Betsy Greenberg David Fouts Taylor Major Ryan Puzycki Hank Smith Carrie Thompson Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Scott Boone William D. Floyd Board Members/Commissioners absent: Alejandra Flores Lonny Stern APPROVAL OF MINUTES Approve the minutes of the Zoning and Platting Commission regular meeting on October 15, 2024. The minutes from the meeting of October 15, 2024, were approved on the consent agenda on Commissioner Puzycki’s motion, Commissioner De Portu’s second, on a 9-0 vote. Commissioners Flores and Stern were absent. 1. 1 PUBLIC HEARINGS C14-2024-0148 - 4007 Bunny Run; District 10 4007 Bunny Run, St. Stephens Creek Watershed 2. Rezoning: Location: Owner/Applicant: James H. & Kathy A Johnstone Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: Jim Johnstone I-RR to SF-1 Recommended Cynthia Hadri, 512-974-7620, cynthia.hadri@austintexas.gov Planning Department The motion to approve Staff’s recommendation of SF-1 for C14-2024-0148 - 4007 Bunny Run located at 4007 Bunny Run was approved on the consent agenda on Commissioner Puzycki’s motion, Commissioner De Portu’s second, on a 9-0 vote. Commissioners Flores and Stern were absent. 3. Rezoning: Location: Owner/Applicant: SL PROJECT TEXAS 2 LP (Travis Eickenhorst) Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: Land Use Solutions (Michele Haussmann) CS to LI-CO Recommended Sherri Sirwaitis, 512-974-3057, sherri.sirwaitis@austintexas.gov Planning Department C14-2024-0142 - 1001 West Howard Lane; District 7 1001 W. Howard Lane, Walnut Creek The motion to approve Staff’s recommendation of LI-CO for C14-2024-0142 - 1001 West Howard Lane located at 1001 W. Howard Lane was approved on the consent agenda on Commissioner Puzycki’s motion, Commissioner De Portu’s second, on a 9-0 vote. Commissioner’s Flores and Stern were absent. C14-2024-0069 - AM Station; District 1 7000, 7008, and 7010 Johnny Morris Rd, Walnut Creek Watershed 4. Rezoning: Location: Owner/Applicant: Arabon Real Estate LLC Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: Thrower Design, LLC (Ron Thrower and Victoria Haase) GR-MU-CO to CS-MU-CO and CS-MU-DB90-CO (as amended) Staff postponement request to December 3, 2024 Jonathan Tomko, 512-974-1057, jonathan.tomko@austintexas.gov Planning Department The motion to approve Staff’s postponement request to December 3, 2024, was approved on the consent agenda on Commissioner Puzycki’s motion, Commissioner De …
SUBDIVISION REVIEW SHEET CASE NO.: C8-2024-0094 COMMISSION DATE: December 3, 2024 SUBDIVISION NAME: Parmer Resubdivision Preliminary Plan ADDRESS: 13000 Harris Ridge Blvd APPLICANT: Matthew Schwab (Karlin McCallen Pass, LLC) AGENT: Joseph A. Isaja (HR Green) ZONING: LI-PDA NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN: Garrison Creek AREA: 95.587 acres LOTS: 9 COUNTY: Travis DISTRICT: 7 WATERSHED: Harris Branch JURISDICTION: Full Purpose SIDEWALKS: Sidewalks will be constructed along Harris Ridge Blvd, E Parmer Ln, Parmer Ridge Dr, Center Lake Dr, Performance Dr and Innovation Science Way. VARIANCE: A variance to LDC 25-4-171(a) and LDC 25-4-153. DEPARTMENT COMMENTS: The request is for the approval of a Land Use Commission variance to 25-4-171(a) which requires that all lots in a subdivision abut a dedicated public street and also to 25-4-153 which requires that block lengths not exceed 2,000 feet in length. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the variance as proposed by the Austin Transportation Department Capital Improvement Program Manager, Renee Johns. Please refer to Exhibit D for the supporting Transportation Variance Memo. CASE MANAGER: Joey de la Garza PHONE: 512-974-2664 E-mail: joey.delagarza@austintexas.gov ATTACHMENTS Exhibit A: Vicinity map Exhibit B: Proposed preliminary plan Exhibit C: Comment report dated October 31, 2024 Exhibit D: Transportation variance memo dated November 4, 2024 CENTER RIDGE DR. E H O W A R D LN. A L C O N N D D E V GN N I S U L T 0 300' 600' SCALE: 1" = 300' 5 3 E T A T S R E T N N I n n e d . k r a m , M P 3 3 : 6 , 3 2 0 2 , 0 3 h c r a M , 1 t u o y a L , g w d . t i b h x E n o i t a c o L e t i i i S \ s t i b h x E y r a n m i i l e r P r e m r a P \ s t i b h x e \ p m i I b u S 5 d n a 2 c e S r e m r a P 8 1 0 . 2 0 3 4 9 1 \ s 0 0 0 9 1 \ h t r o n _ s t c e o r p \ 1 …
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ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISSION HILL COUNTRY ROADWAY SITE PLAN REVIEW SHEET 10 10.11 acres 6601 N Capital of Texas Highway NB Bull Creek Bee Creek (Water Supply Suburban) SPC-2023-0357C ZAP COMMISSION DATE: December 3, 2024 Bull Creek Market LLC 6503 Treadwell Blvd Austin, Texas 78757 Attn: Mark Roeder (512) 328-0002 Thompson Land Engineering, LLC 904 N. Cuernavaca Austin, Texas 78733 CASE NUMBER: PROJECT NAME: North Trail Office Park (W/R SPC-2022-0170C) ADDRESS: DISTRICT: WATERSHED: AREA: APPLICANT: AGENT: CASE MANAGER: Randall Rouda, Senior Planner (512) 974-3338 randall.rouda@austintexas.gov EXISTING ZONING: GR-CO with Hill Country Roadway Overlay The applicant proposes to construct a three-story professional PROPOSED USE: office building with associated improvements within the commercial multi-family with associated improvement within the Moderate Intensity Zone of the Loop 360 Hill Country Roadway Corridor. REQUEST: The site is located within the Moderate Intensity Zone of the Loop 360 Hill Country Roadway Corridor and must be presented to the Zoning and Platting Commission for approval, a Hill Country Roadway Ordinance requirement. WAIVER REQUEST: There are no commission waiver requests with this application. Several administrative waivers have been approved during Staff review of the proposal. See below. SUMMARY STAFF RECOMMENDATION FOR HCRC SITE PLAN: Staff recommends approval of this Hill Country Roadway site plan. The site plan complies will all other applicable requirements of the Land Development Code including all Hill Country Roadway Corridor development regulations. All comments have been cleared. The focus of granting the request should be based upon the site development regulations meeting the criteria of the Hill Country Ordinance. The question is to grant or deny; additional conditions may not be imposed. ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISSION ACTION: Postponed to December 3, 2024, following discussion. LEGAL DESCRIPTION: 10.112ac of Lot 1, Block A of the Champion 360 Subdivision, Travis County, Texas, according to the Deed Recorded in Document #2023038947 EXIST. ZONING: GR-CO ALLOWED F.A.R.: 1:1 ALLOWED HEIGHT: 28’ MAX. BLDG. COVERAGE: 75% MAX. IMPERV. CVRG.: 90% MIN. REQ. HC NATURAL AREA: 4 ac (40%) PROVIDED: 5.6 ac (56%) REQUIRED PARKING: 0 CONDITIONAL OVERLAY ZONING REQUIREMENTS This site is subject to additional conditions per Ordinance No. 050113-69. They are: PROPOSED USE: Professional Office PROPOSED F.A.R.: 0.26:1 PROPOSED HEIGHT: 28’ PROPOSED BLDG. CVRG: 8.6% PROPOSED IMP. CVRG.: 15.5% PROPOSED PARKING:464 • 75-foot Bluff Setback • 50-foot Vegetative Buffer • No access to Lakewood Drive • No highly reflective materials • Mechanical equipment may not exceed 70 DBA …
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37,732 37,732 37,732 37,732 37,732 264,123 ADDRESS & Street Name 6601 N CAPITAL OF TEXAS HWY NB 6601 N CAPITAL OF TEXAS HWY NB 6601 N CAPITAL OF TEXAS HWY NB 6601 N CAPITAL OF TEXAS HWY NB 6601 N CAPITAL OF TEXAS HWY NB 6601 N CAPITAL OF TEXAS HWY NB 6601 N CAPITAL OF TEXAS HWY NB Zoning Site Area (sf) (ac) Private Common Open Space (sf) (%) Impervious Cover (sf) (ac) (%) Total Building Coverage Area (sf) (%) Total Building Floor Area (sf) Total Floor to Area Ratio (FAR) Total Building Height (feet) Total Building Height (stories) Existing GR-CO 440,505 10.11 -- -- 0 0.00 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0:1 0.0 0 Allow / Required sf = 5.0% GSA (min.) 5,750-SF 22,025 Proposed GR-CO 440,505 10.11 25,000 5.7% 68,307 1.57 15.5% 90.0% 37,732 8.6% 113,196 0.26:1 75.0% see building sections; 28' (max.) per settlement agreement IC items: -------------- - Bldgs - Drive aisle and parking - Sidewalk Pavement Impervious Cover (IC) Summary (This Site Plan only) Total Existing IC Area (sf) -------------- 0 0 0 0 % -------------- 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% Existing to be Removed -------------- 0 0 0 0 Proposed to be Added -------------- 37,732 25,736 4,839 68,307 Total Proposed IC Area (sf) -------------- 37,732 25,736 4,839 68,307 % -------------- 8.6% 5.8% 1.1% 15.5% Total IC = Total IC (acres) = 0.00 1.57 1.57 Parking Summary Required / Allowed Proposed See below See below Type Parking Totals - Total - Total (Standard) - uncovered/outside - Total (Accessible per IBC table 1106.1) - Total (Standard) - in garage - Total (Accessible per IBC table 1106.1) - Total (Compact) - Total Bicycle Parking - Short Term Bicycle Parking Spaces - Long Term Bicycle Parking Spaces - Total Loading zone 412.0 -- 2.0 -- 6.0 123.6 14% 86% 1 (30% compact allowed per COA LDC 25-6-477) 41 (10% vehicle spaces) 464 18 2 376 16 52 42 6 36 1 Required Parking Business & Professional Offices * SF …
ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISSION SITE PLAN CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT REVIEW SHEET CASE NUMBER: SPC-2024-0287A ZAP COMMISSION DATE: Dec 3, 2024 1.25 acres Panda Express Restaurant (Limited Use) with Drive-Through Jonathan Bellock McKinney Falls Association LLC 149 Colonial Rd Manchester, CT 06042 Karen Wunsch, AICP Pape-Dawson Engineers 10801 Mopac Expy, Bldg 3, Ste 200 Austin, TX 78759 PROJECT NAME: PROPOSED USE: ADDRESS OF APPLICATION: 7200 Springfield Dr COUNCIL DISTRICT: 2 AREA: APPLICANT: AGENT: CASE MANAGER: Christine Barton-Holmes, CNUa, LEED AP EXISTING ZONING: The site is zoned LR-MU-CO, and is currently undeveloped. Restaurants (Limited Use) with drive-through facilities are conditional in the Neighborhood Commercial/LR District per 25-2-809. PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT: There is no construction proposed with this site plan. The applicant will submit a B/Construction Only site plan if the Conditional Use Permit request is approved. The proposed gross floor area will be 2,746 square feet, under the 3,000 square foot limit for Restaurant (Limited) uses in LR zoning districts. Restaurant (Limited) uses are not permitted to serve alcohol. SUMMARY STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the Conditional Use Permit to allow the limited restaurant use with a drive-through. PREVIOUS PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: NA christine.barton-holmes@austintexas.gov Telephone: 974-2788 WATERSHED: Marble Creek (Suburban watershed) APPLICABLE WATERSHED ORDINANCE: Current/ Comprehensive watershed ordinance CAPITOL VIEW: NA T.I.A.: Not Required PROPOSED F.A.R.: .05 PROPOSED BLDG. CVRG: 5% PROPOSED IC:65.91% PROJECT INFORMATION 1.25 acres EXIST. ZONING: LR-MU-CO (undeveloped) ALLOWED F.A.R.: .5 MAX. BLDG. COVERAGE: 50% MAX. IMPERVIOUS CVRG.: 80% SUMMARY COMMENTS ON SITE PLAN: Land Use: The applicant is requesting a Conditional Use Permit to build a Restaurant (Limited) with a drive-through facility, which is a conditional use in the LR zoning district. The B site plan will comply with all requirements of the Land Development Code prior to its release. Environmental: The site is in the Marble Creek Suburban watershed. The B plan will comply with all Environmental regulations upon its release. Transportation: As currently designed, access will be off Springfield Drive. The site sits on the southwest corner of E William Cannon Dr and Springfield Dr, and the B plan will comply with all Transportation requirements upon its release. SURROUNDING CONDITIONS: Zoning/ Land use North: E William Cannon Drive East: Springfield Drive, then GR-MU-CO (undeveloped) South: SF-4 (single-family residential) West: SF-4 (single-family residential) Street E William Cannon Springfield Dr NEIGHBORHOOD ORGANIZATIONS: Classification Corridor mobility Local mobility Surfacing 60’ 65’ R.O.W. 125’ 70’ Austin Neighborhoods Council Del Valle …
A RECOMMENDATION TO ALLOW SOME COMMERCIAL USES IN RESIDENTIAL ZONES WHEREAS current City of Austin land use separates residential homes from commercial uses, making it difficult for individuals to access services without the use of an automobile; and WHEREAS single family homes are traditionally an attractive option for families, including members that may not own or be able to drive; and WHEREAS a majority of Austin’s residential neighborhoods were built after 1960 and therefore were not designed on a walkable, grid pattern; and WHEREAS some of Austin’s most beloved, central neighborhoods (i.e., Clarksville, Hyde Park, Crestview, Bouldin) offer historic and replicable examples of how a mix of housing types and commercial uses can be compatible with neighborhood life and encourage walkability; and WHEREAS auto-centric development patterns don’t support the same kind of social interactions, neighborhood cohesion or safety via “eyes on the street” that walkable neighborhoods do; and WHEREAS the City of Austin’s Strategic Mobility Plan has identified a 50/50 mode split goal by 2039 and many personal trips are within 2.5 miles of the home, which is beyond the reach of walking; and WHEREAS walking or riding a bicycle on major arterial roads is an uncomfortable or unsafe option for many residents – particularly the young, those living with disabilities, and older adults; and WHEREAS many residents cannot access medical, counseling, pet, convenience or personal improvement services – services that support aging in place – without the support of a driver at personal expense or the support of social services; and WHEREAS many parts of the city of Austin include grocery store deserts, transit deserts and medical services deserts – with no current hospital operating east of IH-35; and WHEREAS we eliminated parking minimums across the city of Austin in order to, among other goals, allow more affordable housing to be within walking distance to small scale commercial businesses; and WHEREAS the Imagine Austin Plan included several stated livability objectives, including: ● Promote a compact and connected city, ● Development occurring in connected and pedestrian-friendly patterns supporting transit and urban lifestyles and reducing sprawl, while protecting and enhancing neighborhoods, ● Development occurring across the city in a manner friendly to families with children, seniors, and individuals with disabilities, ● Austin's unique character and local businesses being recognized as a vital part of our community, Page 1 of 3 ● Clear guidelines supporting both quality development and preservation that sustain …
A RECOMMENDATION TO ALLOW SOME COMMERCIAL USES IN RESIDENTIAL ZONES WHEREAS current City of Austin land use separates residential homes from commercial uses, making it difficult for individuals to access services without the use of an automobile; and WHEREAS single family homes are traditionally an attractive option for families, including members that may not own or be able to drive; and WHEREAS a majority of Austin’s residential neighborhoods were built after 1960 and therefore were not designed on a walkable, grid pattern; and WHEREAS some of Austin’s most beloved, central neighborhoods (i.e., Clarksville, Hyde Park, Crestview, Bouldin) offer historic and replicable examples of how a mix of housing types and commercial uses can be compatible with neighborhood life and encourage walkability; and WHEREAS auto-centric development patterns don’t support the same kind of social interactions, neighborhood cohesion or safety via “eyes on the street” that walkable neighborhoods do; and WHEREAS the City of Austin’s Strategic Mobility Plan has identified a 50/50 mode split goal by 2039 and many personal trips are within 2.5 miles of the home, which is beyond the reach of walking; and WHEREAS walking or riding a bicycle on major arterial roads is an uncomfortable or unsafe option for many residents – particularly the young, those living with disabilities, and older adults; and WHEREAS many residents cannot access medical, counseling, pet, convenience or personal improvement services – services that support aging in place – without the support of a driver at personal expense or the support of social services; and WHEREAS many parts of the city of Austin include grocery store deserts, transit deserts and medical services deserts – with no current hospital operating east of IH-35; and WHEREAS we eliminated parking minimums across the city of Austin in order to, among other goals, allow more affordable housing to be within walking distance to small scale commercial businesses; and WHEREAS the Imagine Austin Plan included several stated livability objectives, including: ● Promote a compact and connected city, ● Development occurring in connected and pedestrian-friendly patterns supporting transit and urban lifestyles and reducing sprawl, while protecting and enhancing neighborhoods, ● Development occurring across the city in a manner friendly to families with children, seniors, and individuals with disabilities, ● Austin's unique character and local businesses being recognized as a vital part of our community, Formatted: Font: 9 pt Formatted: Font: 9 pt Formatted: Font: 9 pt Formatted: Font: 9 …
CAMPO 2050 REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION PLAN (RTP) Urban Transportation Commission December 3, 2024 Agenda • CAMPO Planning Process • 2050 RTP Schedule • Public Outreach Schedule and Opportunities 2 12/2/2024 CAMPO Planning Process 3 Edit footer in footer tab first 12/2/2024 CAMPO Planning Process 4 Edit footer in footer tab first 12/2/2024 2050 RTP Schedule • December 9, 2024 – 1st round Public Comment period closes • December 9, 2024 - TPB Information - review fiscal limit and project list development • December 16, 2024 – TAC Information Item • February – April 2025 - 2nd round of Public Outreach with Draft Plan • March 24, 2025 - TAC Information Item – Final Plan • April 14, 2025 - TPB Information Item – Final Plan • April 28, 2025 - TAC Recommendation – Final Plan • May 12, 2025 - TPB Action – Final Plan (2050 RTP Adoption) 5 12/2/2024 Public Outreach Schedule • October - December 2024 Informing the public about the RTP process • • General outreach asking the public for their needs and values [Survey] • Public meetings in all 6 counties and online • February – April 2025 • Outreach to accompany the draft 2050 RTP • Public meetings in all 6 counties and online • Public Hearing at CAMPO TPB meeting 6 12/2/2024 Public Outreach Opportunities 7 Edit footer in footer tab first 12/2/2024 Public Outreach Opportunities Online Open House: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLujkvvUwiPEjh7E1h1qkUe1URmFMnA2rj Online Survey: bit.ly/CAMPO2050 Email comments to: CAMPO2050RTP@gmail.com Call in comments to: (512) 651-3964 Mail comments to: CAMPO 2050 Team c/o CD&P PO Box 5459 Austin, TX 78763 8 12/2/2024
Austin Energy Generation Across Texas Wind Solar Natural Gas Coal Nuclear Biomass Because Austin Energy participates in the ERCOT market, it’s critical for us to recognize and adapt to changes and trends in this system. Right now, we’re seeing a dramatic change to ERCOT’s power supply mix. Significant growth in wind, solar and battery energy storage; energy demand increases; transmission issues; and retirements of coal and gas generation are leading to fluctuating prices and significant changes in the way power is balanced to meet Texas’ energy needs. ERCOT Demand Growth There are two key factors in the energy landscape — supply and demand. Supply must meet demand, so predicting future demand is crucial for planning resources. ERCOT expects power demand to increase going forward. According to ERCOT’s 2023 forecast numbers, which we incorporated into our modeling, peak energy use increases from 83 gigawatts (GW) in 2025 to 99 GW in 2035. 14 | Austin Energy Resource, Generation and Climate Protection Plan to 2035 Return to Table of Contents Predicting future demand helps ERCOT plan how to meet the growing needs of the system. For Austin Energy, this helps us better understand the market while we outline future resource strategies to meet our customer and system needs. New Generation and Retirements in ERCOT On the supply side of the energy equation is generation. ERCOT expects significant growth in this area as well. Following the national trend, many of these proposed new generation projects in ERCOT are renewable energy sources. While these sources provide clean energy, their weather-dependent nature has led to growing operational and reliability risks. Meanwhile, a significant portion of older power plants in the ERCOT market are nearing the end of their operational life. ERCOT also manages retirements to ensure grid reliability, potentially intervening to keep critical plants online when absolutely necessary. As ERCOT works to balance supply and demand on the statewide system, it’s important for Austin Energy to factor that information into our resource planning. The 2035 Plan incorporates the most up-to-date, official information related to announced plant additions and retirements from ERCOT. This gives us one look to the future for the modeling process. ERCOT and Transmission Congestion Because many new generation sources are located far from the end users, ERCOT is seeing a significant increase in transmission congestion. When transmission lines need to transport more power than they can carry, they can become overloaded, causing …
» Affordability — Stakeholders continued to talk about equity in their affordability discussions. The concept of energy burden should be considered when looking at affordability. » Reliability — Predictability is just as important as reliability, especially with the understanding that perfect power isn’t attainable. Though 100% reliability may not be possible, there are those for whom energy supply is critically important, like those with medical needs. • Workshop #2 — Building Foundational Understanding The second stakeholder workshop had two main goals: to provide an introduction to the ERCOT market and have Dr. Michael Webber with the University of Texas at Austin provide his expert insight into energy market trends, resource options and potential risks and tradeoffs. Some top themes from the ERCOT 101 presentation included: » By law, Austin Energy is bound to the ERCOT market and its rules. » The ERCOT market, like any market, has benefits and risks. Decisions made in the marketplace have tradeoffs. » Decisions in the 2035 Plan will affect what tools are available to maximize benefits and minimize risks in the ERCOT market. Some top themes from Dr. Webber’s presentation included: » Electric utilities, Austin Energy included, need to prepare for an era of unprecedented electricity consumption. and carbon management. » “Do your best, clean up the rest” — through a combination of efficiency, electrification » The key lens through which energy options should be considered: trade-offs. The group was able to ask presenters questions and dive deeper into the topics. • Workshop #3 — Input on Values and Objectives The main focus of the third stakeholder workshop was the Resource Planning Trade-offs Exercise. This exercise allowed participants to highlight the trade-offs they were comfortable making around the values of reliability, affordability and environmental sustainability. Participants prioritized the three values with scores ranging from 5 to 10, with 10 being the highest priority. After prioritizing the values, participants held group discussions to hear from each other. Then, they reallocated their priorities if they wanted. The score range shows the lowest and highest ranking a value received. Here are the results of the exercise: Value Reliability Affordability Environmental Sustainability 9.08 7.91 7.95 9.21 7.91 7.82 8 to 10 7 to 10 6 to 10 Original Allocation Reallocation Score Range The exercise showed that, across the board, reliability was the community’s top priority. The discussion around objectives also started in Workshop #3. Participants filled out a …
Broadening the Picture with Ascend Analytics’ Portfolios Along with Austin Energy’s model and analysis, we also contracted with Ascend Analytics to get additional portfolios and broader insights. They use a different type of model, which gives different outputs. With our approach, the resource mixes are human designed while in Ascend’s approach, those mixes are computer designed. For example, we can tell Ascend’s model that we want a portfolio that achieves carbon-free by 2035, hits a 65% renewable energy target by 2027 and has sufficient local resources to minimize the risk of load zone price separation. The model uses this information to forecast a lowest-cost solution within those parameters. We are then able to compare the outputs from Ascend’s modeling to our results and use the combined information to find better resource mixes. Another advantage with Ascend is the ability to generate a range of expected outcomes instead of a single data point. They do this by running their portfolios through 100 future situations to generate a range of outcomes. This range includes the average outcome as well as the 5th and 95th percentiles to represent the outer edge possibilities. This is helpful in understanding uncertainty and the significance of variability in events. Refining the Information and Portfolios With all the scenarios and sensitivities in the modeling analysis, we are able to study dozens of approaches to meeting the community’s energy needs. Based on that analysis, Austin Energy worked with the EUC to fine-tune four additional portfolios. We wanted to maximize strengths and resolve issues. For example, we talked with the EUC about the number we used for transmission import capacity. As a baseline in the model, we included ERCOT’s information on future transmission projects and upgrades. This includes all known projects for Austin Energy as well as every other transmission provider in ERCOT. This information, though, only goes out five years. We know we’ll still add in projects and upgrades beyond that window. In discussion with the EUC, we decided to add more import capacity as we enhance the modeling to account for that continued work. These are the refined portfolios: Portfolio Description Porfolio #14 Porfolio #15 Porfolio #16 This portfolio maxed out DSM projections and then added in just enough local storage and natural gas peaker units to reach near-term local reliability. It included increased transmission capacity. This portfolio was similar to #12 except with increased transmission capacity, DSM …
CapMetro Rapid Updates December 2024 Upcoming New Services MONDAY, JANUARY 13 • Pickup Decker SPRING 2025, PENDING TESTING • Introduction of Rapid 800 Pleasant Valley and Rapid 837 Expo Center Pickup Decker 2 Project Development 3 New CapMetro Rapid Service • $65.60 million grant via FTA's Small Starts Program (~60% Federal Share) • New transit connections, particularly in east Austin • Initial phased service anticipated to begin Spring 2025 with available resources and infrastructure • Full service programmed to be implemented in 2026 Rapid 837 – Expo Center Rapid 800 – Pleasant Valley 4 Rapid 800 and 837 Initial Service Route 800 Temporary End-of-Line • Routes will initially utilize diesel vehicles • Strategic use of battery electric buses (BEBs) • Park and Ride construction is ongoing o Expo Center- 140 spaces o Goodnight Ranch – 65 spaces o Will include end-of-line charging 5 Rapid 800 and 837 Initial Service Route 837 Temporary End-of-Line • Routes will initially utilize diesel vehicles • Strategic use of battery electric buses (BEBs) • Park and Ride construction is ongoing o Expo Center- 140 spaces o Goodnight Ranch – 65 spaces o Will include end-of-line charging 6 Rapid 800 and 837 Initial Service Levels Span Daytime Frequency Late Night Frequency Weekdays 5:00am – 12:30am Saturdays 6:00am -12:00am Sundays 6:00am -11:30pm 5:00am – 10:00pm 10:00pm – 12:30am 20 minutes 30 minutes 6:00am – 8:00pm 8:00pm – 12:00am 20 minutes 30 minutes 6:00am – 7:00pm 7:00pm – 11:30pm 20 minutes 30 minutes The full vision is anticipated in 2026, with the goal of providing 10-15-minute frequency on weekdays, new Park & Rides, and zero-emission vehicles on the lines. 7 Pickup Decker • Connectivity to northeast Austin destinations • First- and last-mile connections • Proposed Rapid 800 and Rapid 837 • Routes 20, 233, 237, and 339 • No current modifications to nearby services • Service: • Weekdays: 7am – 7pm • Saturdays: 10am – 6pm • Partnership with Travis County to plan and operate service 8 Summary of Upcoming New Services MONDAY, JANUARY 13 • Pickup Decker SPRING 2025, PENDING TESTING • Introduction of Rapid 800 Pleasant Valley and Rapid 837 Expo Center 9 Thank you!
