Cultural Arts Funding Review Process Arts Commission and AIPP Panel Workshop 1/13/2020 Leading with a Racial Equity Lens in the Cultural Arts Equity Framework • • • • • City goal of achieving a point at which race is no longer a predictor of quality of life outcomes; (acknowledges intersectionality but race is most reliable predictor) Equity Office helps normalize, organize, and operational race‐forward efforts across city departments Strategic Direction 2023 – “Equity” not a separate effort, but infused throughout Ensure that we are not further “othering,” marginalizing, or displacing through good intentions Commit together to continue this work throughout all of CAD’s programs to broaden and deepen community access to City investment in the arts and remove barriers to participation • MJR Partners and Equity Office identifying areas where we can focus need for change across CAD’s work – from internal to external policies and practices Cultural Funding Process Refresher The Cultural Funding Review Process will consist of the following key phases: Listen Refine Recommend Feedback Draft Goal: Hold listening sessions to hear the views and values of the community through conversations with individuals and small and large groups. Events: Town Hall Kick Off Event | July 10 One-on-Ones | July 11 - 12 Listening Sessions | July 13 - Aug. 27 Virtual Comment Box Goal: Conclude Listening Sessions Start Feedback Analysis-continue conversations with the community Begin to analyze feedback from those conversations to organize into more specific themes and directions to discuss further. Phase 1& 2 participation: 175 Town Hall Event Participants • • • 540 participants in 39 unique stakeholder listening sessions including o Interdepartmental City Staff o Community stakeholders representing arts education, faith- based, social services, funders & community advocacy/organizing o City of Austin Cultural Contractors & members of the creative community 1160 Unduplicated Hours of stakeholder engagement • Additional meetings with stakeholder groups such as the Equity Action Team, Raza Roundtable, Austin Arts Advocacy Coalition, and council members & policy staff Listening Session Goals: • Gather multiple points of view regarding programs and operations of the CAD • Understand perceptions and expectations of CAD, of the funding and grant making process from announcement of grant opportunities thru the review and contracting process; • Understand grantees’ (artists/organizations across the spectrum of grantees) sense of shared responsibility for contributing to a healthy cultural system in the Austin; Identify effectiveness and potential efficiencies in …
Cultural Funding Arts Commission & Art in Public Places Strategic Planning Meeting Meeting Objective(s): 3 or less is fine 1. Define & leading with a racial equity lens as a Cultural Arts Division (completed in first session) 2. 3. Use community feedback to set Arts Commission role in Cultural Funding Review process, explore best approach to organize AC input & interaction with Inform meeting attendees of potential strategic themes derived from community feedback of Cultural Funding Review Process & process 4. Describe extended Cultural Funding Review process timeline Meeting Location: CAD offices, Date: Jan 13, 2020 Time: 6:00pm‐8:30pm Attendees: Commissioners, AIPP panel members, COA Staff, Facilitators, Community Members Overview: Commissioners will participate in activities to achieve Commission goals and update strategic planning activities. Outcome Set Up Name tags, Name tents, sign in sheet Agenda Item 1.Sign In Duration To occur prior to the commencement of the meeting Leader Commission Liaison 2.Call to Order 3‐5 Minutes Chair Castillo Meeting will be called to order. Agenda, recorders, batteries 3.Approval of Minutes and Action 3‐5 Minutes Chair Castillo Minutes and actions will be approved. Copy of previous minutes Cultural Funding Arts Commission & Art in Public Places Strategic Planning Meeting 4.Citizen Communication: General Chair Castillo 10‐Minutes Hear concerns and voices of the citizens. Citizen communication signup sheet 5.a. Motion to Suspend Robert Rules of Order 5 Minutes Chair Castillo Robert rules of order will be suspended. 5.a. Motion to Suspend Robert Rules of Order 5.b Commission Introduction 6. Staff Introduction 7. Leading with a Racial Equity Lens in the Cultural Arts Ask: Any reflections? Any major comments missing? 3‐5 Minutes 10‐15 Minutes Cara Welch /Alberto Mejia Meghan Wells and/or Brion Oaks Agenda Agenda Robert rules of order will be suspended. Introduce the commission members as well as a brief description of the purpose of the meeting. Introduce the staff, go over agenda and plan for the meeting. Set a framework for activities and the discussion Handout, (Documents for backup‐ planning session notes prepared by Alberto & Anne Marie) 25 Minutes 45 min – 1hr Margie Reese / MJR Consultants Marion Sanchez/Cara Welch Cultural Funding Arts Commission & Art in Public Places Strategic Planning Meeting 8. Presentation of potential strategic themes derived from community feedback of Cultural Funding Review Process 9. Tyranny of Urgent Activity Prompt: Ask participants to sort the themes/theme items on the X axis‐ IMPORTANT IMPORTANT: of great significance or value; …
URBAN RENEWAL BOARD OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN Monday, January 13, 2020 Street – Jones Building 1000 East 11th Street, Room 400A 6:00 p.m. Current Board Members: Manuel Escobar, Chair Roxanne Evans, Vice Chair Danielle Skidmore Amit Motwani Darrell W. Pierce Nathaniel Bradford Jacqueline Watson PURPOSE: The Board of Commissioners primary responsibility is to oversee the implementation and compliance of approved Urban Renewal Plans that are adopted by the Austin City Council. An Urban Renewal Plan's primary purpose is to eliminate slum and blighting influence within a designated area of the city. CALL TO ORDER – Monday, January 13, 2020, at 6:00 p.m. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES – Approval of the December 16, 2019, Regular Meeting Minutes 2. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL (Speakers signed up prior to the meeting will be called in order and will each be allowed a three‐minute allotment to address their concerns. This is the opportunity for visitors and guests to address the Urban Renewal Board of the City of Austin (URB) on any issue. The URB may not debate any non‐agenda issue, nor may any action be taken on any non‐agenda issue at this time however the URB may present any factual response to items brought up by citizens. (Attorney General Opinion – JC‐0169) (Limit of three minutes each). a. Discussion and possible action to authorize the negotiation and execution of the sixth amendment to the Escrow Agreement that provides for approval of the fifth extension to the Outside Completion Date for the properties located at 1322‐1336 East 12th Street from January 31, 2020 to March 31, 2020. b. Discussion and possible action of the scoring criteria and matrix for the Urban Renewal Agency‐owned properties located in the 900 and 1100 Blocks of East 11th Street (Blocks 16 and 18) Request for Proposal and how enforcement provisions may be implemented. c. Discussion and possible action on Permitted, Prohibited and Conditional uses for East 11th and 12th Street Urban Renewal Plan and the East 11th Street Neighborhood Conservation Combining District (NCCD). 3. NEW BUSINESS P a g e 1 | 2 4. OLD BUSINESS AND APPOINTMENTS 5. UPDATE FROM URBAN RENEWAL BOARD COMMITTEES, WORKING GROUPS a. Discussion and possible action on recommended modifications to the East 11th and 12th Street Urban Renewal Plan and the East 11th Street Neighborhood Conservation Combining District (NCCD) to parallel the structure of the current East 12th Street NCCD. b. Discussion and …
REGULAR MEETING December 16, 2019 URBAN RENEWAL BOARD DRAFT MINUTES The Urban Renewal Board convened the regular meeting on Monday, December 16, 2019, at the Street‐Jones Building, 1000 East 11th Street, Room 400A, Austin TX. Chair Escobar called the Board Meeting to order at 6:04 p.m. Board Members in Attendance: Manuel Escobar, Chair Roxanne Evans, Vice‐Chair Amit Motwani Danielle Skidmore Nathaniel Bradford Jacqueline Watson Darrell Pierce Board Members Absent: None Staff in Attendance: Gina Copic Sandra Harkins PURPOSE: The Board of Commissioners primary responsibility is to oversee the implementation and compliance of approved Urban Renewal Plans that are adopted by the Austin City Council. An Urban Renewal Plan's primary purpose is to eliminate slum and blighting influence within a designated area of the city. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES – Approval of the November 18, 2019, Regular Meeting Minutes. The vote. 2. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL (The first 5 speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three‐minute allotment to address their concerns. This is the opportunity for visitors and guests to address the Urban Renewal Agency of the City of Austin (Agency) on any issue. The Agency may not debate any non‐agenda issue, nor may any motion to approve the November 18, 2019, regular meeting minutes, was made by Commissioner Motwani seconded by Commissioner Skidmore and approved on a 6‐0‐1 1 3. NEW BUSINESS Ethan Smith action be taken on any non‐agenda issue at this time however the Agency may present any factual response to items brought up by citizens. (Attorney General Opinion – JC‐0169) (Limit of three minutes each). a. Authorize negotiate and execute the fifth amendment to the Escrow Agreement that provides for approval of the fifth extension to the Outside Completion Date for the properties located at 1322‐1336 East 12th Street from December 31, 2019 to January 31, 2019. December 31, 2019 to January 31, 2020, was made by Commissioner Watson with Commissioner Bradford and approved on a 7‐0‐0 vote. b. Discussion and possible action authorizing the negotiation and execution of a one‐day License Agreement with Greater Austin Black Chamber for the properties located at 920 East 11th Street and 913 Juniper Street, Austin TX 78702 on March 15, 2020, to host the SXSW Africa House. Matt Harriss, Chief Financial Officer, Butler Family Interests, provided a project briefing, which included a request for the fifth extension. The motion authorizing the …
BLOCK 18 RFP COMMENTS February 11, 2019 1 Resolve existing egress enchroachment and underground utility issues for Historic Victory Grill and Comment and/or Recommendation ensure its preservation. 2 Reserve and enhance Kenny's Backyard *Is it possible to keep an outdoor music venue? We really enjoy the music from Kenny Dorham's Backyard. • The Block 18/Kenny Dorham’s space should be allowed to remain in operation until the property has been sold and the timeline dictates that site prep needs to begin. • Going forward, if not specially Kenny Dorham’s Backyard, some facility based on this model should be incorporated into whatever development plan is accepted for Block 18 • Make Block 18 an intentional and specific destination for arts, culture, music, cultural preservation, and creative industries for the District • Though commercial in nature, Block 18 development should intentionally incorporate the Victory Grill Building (and the historic legacy of the venues and businesses that once populated these blocks) into a plan for this block to function as a Cultural Hub that pays homage to what once was the center of the Central East Austin Entertainment District 3 4 5 6 7
DRAFT SCORING CRITERIA - Block 16 14-Jan-19 Points (80 Point Maximum) 20 20 10 10 5 5 Project Creativity and Need Community Benefit Considerations To what extent will the project satisfy priority needs, as identified in the current Urban Renewal and the City Imagine Austin comprehensive plan? Describe the appropriateness of the proposed development for the neighborhood. Please provide: • Impact on making the commercial corridor more welcoming and on increasing the availability of pedestrian oriented retail goods or services. • Impact on other public or private investment in the neighborhood. • Jobs created as a result of the project. Additional Affordable Housing 25% of residential units. Rental = 60% MFI for 40 years; Ownership = 80% MFI for 99 years Community Parking Provide parking in excess of the minimum requirements to support adjacent businesses in the corridor. Incorporation of the African American Cultural & Heritage Facility It is strongly encouraged the proposed project identify synergies with the African American Cultural and Heritage Facility (AAC&HF). Define the approach the proposed project will utilize to successfully create a sustainable synergy with the African American Cultural and Heritage Facility by providing for example; active space for community, educational and cultural uses. How will proposed project design and uses be respectful to the adjacent AAC&HF Dedrick-Hamilton house a historic structure? As part of the implementation of City Council resolution no. 20071108‐127 (see Exhibit B), relating to MBE/WBE compliance (the City of Austin program for Minority‐owned Business Enterprises / Women‐owned Business Enterprises), the Successful Proposer is encouraged to set MBE/WBE participation goals or make a good faith effort to achieve these goals in the design and construction of improvements on the subject Property. Green Building The Successful Proposer is encouraged to meet ambitious green building goals. This includes meeting a minimum Austin Energy 2 Star Green Building rating or USGBC LEED Silver rating. (Please refer to information and links provided at www.austintexas.gov/realestate) Other Public Benefits Other public benefits proposed will be given additional consideration. Affordable Housing Threshold Requirement: 25% of residential units. Rental = 60% MFI for 40 years; Ownership = 80% MFI for 99 years 10 Minority and Women Owned Business
DRAFT SCORING CRITERIA - Block 18 14-Jan-19 Points (80 Point Maximum) 20 20 10 10 10 5 5 Project Creativity and Need Community Benefit Considerations To what extent will the project satisfy priority needs, as identified in the current Urban Renewal and the City Imagine Austin comprehensive plan? Describe the appropriateness of the proposed development for the neighborhood. Please provide: • Impact on making the commercial corridor more welcoming and on increasing the availability of pedestrian oriented retail goods or services. • Impact on other public or private investment in the neighborhood. • Jobs created as a result of the project. Additional Affordable Housing 25% of residential units. Rental = 60% MFI for 40 years; Ownership = 80% MFI for 99 years Community Parking Provide parking in excess of the minimum requirements to support adjacent businesses in the corridor Incorporation of the Historic Victory Grill It is strongly encouraged the proposed project identify synergies with the Historic Victory Grill. Define the approach the proposed project will utilize to successfully create a sustainable synergy with the Historic Victory Grill. How will proposed project design and uses be respectful to this historic structure? Minority and Women Owned Business As part of the implementation of City Council resolution no. 20071108‐127 (see Exhibit B), relating to MBE/WBE compliance (the City of Austin program for Minority‐owned Business Enterprises / Women‐owned Business Enterprises), the Successful Proposer is encouraged to set MBE/WBE participation goals or make a good faith effort to achieve these goals in the design and construction of improvements on the subject Property. Green Building Other Public Benefits The Successful Proposer is encouraged to meet ambitious green building goals. This includes meeting a minimum Austin Energy 2 Star Green Building rating or USGBC LEED Silver rating. Other public benefits proposed will be given additional consideration. Affordable Housing Threshold Requirement: 25% of residential units. Rental = 60% MFI for 40 years; Ownership = 80% MFI for 99 years
BLOCKS 16 AND 18 RFP GENERAL COMMENTS Comment and/or Recommendation February 11, 2019 1 Partner Actively with GNDC, Blackshear, Blackand D.C.'S Give them a say in housing 1. Affordable Grocery Store. It's a food desert. 2. Document the history of Robertson Hill that’s being erased. Define the following terms: "priority needs"/"more welcoming"/"impact" Baseline positive “impact” requirements: 1. Compatibility of maximum heights, intensity of uses, light and sound pollution with adjacent residential and cultural uses and historic assets; and 2. Long-term dedication of space for existing and new local businesses at affordable rates, as well as for on-grade programmable public space • Specify “Permanent and temporary jobs.” • Prioritize services not yet present on the corridor that are compatible with all adjacent uses, such as a pharmacy and a pick-up/drop-off drycleaners. • Hew to plain intent and letter of URP; no variances or bonus entitlements-such as to maximum height, FAR, setbacks, protection of heritage trees. Affordable Housing What is the baseline affordable housing requirement from which additional units will be gauged? Per forum-25%. Ownership unis at 60% MFI for 99 year and below should be weighted significantly higher than current proposed criteria (+5 points) Community Parking Prioritize projects with a holistic parking demand management program that includes: Public parking to support existing local businesses Innovative approach to accommodating alternative modes of transportation, bus, bike locks, bike showers, scooters, Vespas, commercial loading zone, etc.; and A mix of uses on-site that balance 24/7 demand of parking Minority and women owned business Theses points should be all-or-nothing based on: 1. Meeting a quantitative baseline % participation; and 2. Executed partnership agreements (MOU’s?) at time of application Please clarify requirements for City projects/state regulations and aim to match them. 2 3 4 5 6 Page 1 of 7 BLOCKS 16 AND 18 RFP GENERAL COMMENTS Comment and/or Recommendation February 11, 2019 Green Building 2 Star/Silver should be a baseline requirement for submission; 5 points for Gold Star Reward incorporation of alternative energy (such as solar) on-site Other Public Benefits Baseline requirement for award consideration: demonstrated timely, substantive engagement with RHNA, OCEAN and Six Square. Demonstrated community support (15 points) – letters of support from all of the following: RHNA, OCEAN and Six Square. We urge the board to set specific, baseline qualifications for proposal consideration that reflect community needs and priorities. Requiring upfront what our community and the city most value should help ensure …
General Notes/Comments/Responses for Urban Renewal Agency, December 16, 2019; January 13, 2020 Regular Meeting 1. Does the Planning Commission (PC) have the authority to impose other conditions on a Conditional Use application, above and beyond those called out in a footnote. Do they always require a site plan at their public hearing? Response: PC can add conditions as they desire and that are within the boundaries established in the code 2. Can there be Permitted Uses with Exceptions? Response: PC is a valid use for this scenario. PC means, the use is permitted, but under some circumstances may be conditional. 3. What are nonconforming use rules? Nonconforming Uses - (§ 25-2-941) means a land use that does not conform to current use regulations, but did conform to the use regulations in effect at the time the use was established. Uses Conforming on MARCH 1, 1984. (§ 25-2-942) The use of a building, structure, or property that conformed with the zoning regulations in effect on March 1, 1984 is a conforming use notwithstanding the requirements of this chapter. Per 12th Street NCCD - Current existing uses that are now prohibited, are allowed to continue as legal non-conforming uses as per the Land Development Code, Section 25-2-941. Determination of Nonconforming Use Regulation Group (§ 25-2-946) This code section begins to set forth the process for determining if a property in conforming or not and what the level of non-conformance means in regard to additions or improvements that are allowed. This is spelled out in greater detail in 25-2-946. Abandonment of Nonconforming Use (25-2-945) A) A person abandons a nonconforming use if: (1) the person changes the use of property from a nonconforming use to a conforming use; or (2) the person discontinues the nonconforming use for 90 consecutive days. (C) A person may not resume an abandoned nonconforming use. (B) A seasonal discontinuance of a use, or a temporary discontinuance of a use for maintenance or repair, is excluded from a calculation of the 90-day period described in Subsection (A)(2). 4. Regarding the question about Kenny Dorham’s Backyard and what permitted use it falls under, based on the Temporary Use Permit #2019-008619, its under Article 6- Temporary Uses; 25-2-921-Temporary Uses Described: (C) An outdoor public, religious, patriotic, or historic assembly or exhibit, including a festival, benefit, fund raising event, or similar use that typically attracts a mass audience may be permitted as …
DRAFT URBAN RENEWAL BOARD REGULAR MEETING - DECEMBER 16, 2019 CIVIC USES EAST 11TH ST NCCD AND URPLAN PERMITTED, CONDITIONAL AND PROHIBITED USE - COMPARISON / PROPOSED USE CHART EAST 12TH STREET NCCD USES ARE ONLY BEING PROVIDED FOR COMPARISON East 11th Street NCCD and E 11th and 12th Street Urban Renewal Plan Uses Proposed Use Chart 11th Street NCCD and 11th and 12th St Urban Renewal Plan - 12/2/2019; 12/16/2019; 01/13/2020 Rationale/Notes/Responses East 12th Street NCCD Uses Current Use Chart - 12th Street NCCD SUBDISTRICT 1 SUBDISTRICT 2 SUBDISTRICT 2A SUBDISTRICT 3 (Uses are (Uses are (Uses are (Uses are limited to what limited to what limited to what limited to what base zoning base zoning base zoning base zoning allows) allows) allows) allows) College & University facilities College & University facilities Civic Uses Administrative Services Aviation Facilities Camp Cemetery Club or Lodge Community Events Community Recreation (Private) Community Recreation (Public) — — — — C P P — P P — — — — C P P — P P — — — — C P P — P P — — — — C P P — P P Civic Uses Administrative Services Aviation Facilities Camp Cemetery Club or Lodge Community Events Community Recreation (Private) Community Recreation (Public) Communication Service Facilities Communication Service Facilities SUBDISTRICT SUBDISTRICT Urban Renewal Plan 1 — — — — — C — — C C 2 — — — — — C — — C C — — — — — C — — C C Congregate Living P P P P Congregate Living C C C Conditions: Save and except 1017 E 11th St (M W St Joseph Grand Lodge) and 1704 E 12th St (MW Mt Carmel Grand Lodge) Only allow on the second floor. (Are there other conditions the Board wants to impose on this use?) Question: Can this use be prohibited? Response: Yes, Communication Service Facilities can be prohibited, but a Telecommunications Tower cannot be prohibited. Discussion regarding heavily conditioning Community Recreation (Private) Question: Is this a facility? Response: Congregate Living is for an assisted living facility with 15 or more persons, under 15 residents would be an appropriate group home use. Question: Can we have it as a permitted use, with exceptions? Response: Yes PAGE 1 of 4 DRAFT URBAN RENEWAL BOARD REGULAR MEETING - DECEMBER 16, 2019 CIVIC USES EAST 11TH ST NCCD AND URPLAN PERMITTED, …
DRAFT E 11TH ST NCCD AND URPLAN PERMITTED, CONDITIONAL AND PROHIBITED USE - COMPARISON / PROPOSED USE CHART URBAN RENEWAL BOARD REGULAR MEETING - 1/13/2020 COMMERCIAL USES EAST 12TH STREET NCCD USES ARE ONLY BEING PROVIDED FOR COMPARISON East 12th Street NCCD Uses Current Use Chart - 12th Street NCCD 12/16/2019; 1/13/2020 Rationale/Notes East 11th Street NCCD and E 11th and 12th Street Urban Renewal Plan Uses Proposed Use Chart - 11th Street NCCD and 11th and 12th St Urban Renewal Plan - SUBDISTRICT 1 (Uses are limited SUBDISTRICT 2 (Uses are limited to what base zoning allows) to what base zoning allows) SUBDISTRICT 2A (Uses are limited to what base zoning allows) SUBDISTRICT 3 (Uses are limited to what base zoning allows) SUBDISTRICT SUBDISTRICT 2 Urban Renewal Plan Commercial Uses Administrative and Business Offices Adult-Oriented Businesses Agricultural Sales and Services Alternative Financial Services Art Gallery Art Workshop Automotive Rental Automotive Repair Services Automotive Sales Automotive Washing Bail Bond Services Building Maintenance Services Business or Trade School Business Support Services Campground Carriage Stable Commercial Uses Administrative and Business Offices Adult-Oriented Businesses Agricultural Sales and Services Alternative Financial Services Art Gallery Art Workshop Automotive Rental Automotive Repair Services Automotive Sales Automotive Washing Bail Bond Services Building Maintenance Services Business or Trade School Business Support Services Campground Carriage Stable P — P P P P — — — — — P P P — — — — P P P P P — P P P P — — — — — P P P — — — — P P P P P — P P P P — — — — — P P P — — — — P P P P P — P P P P — — — — — P P P — — — P P P P Commercial (Blood) Plasma Center Commercial (Blood) Plasma Center Commercial Off-Street Parking Communications Services Construction Sales and Services Consumer Convenience Services Commercial Off-Street Parking Communications Services Construction Sales and Services Consumer Convenience Services Cocktail Lounge * — Cocktail Lounge C — 1 PC — — — P P — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — PC — — — P P — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — PC — — — P P — — — — — — — …
DRAFT URBAN RENEWAL BOARD REGULAR MEETING - 1/13/2020 RESIDENTIAL USES EAST 11TH ST NCCD AND URPLAN PERMITTED, CONDITIONAL AND PROHIBITED USE - COMPARISON / PROPOSED USE CHART EAST 12TH STREET NCCD USES ARE ONLY BEING PROVIDED FOR COMPARISON East 12th Street NCCD Uses Current Use Chart - 12th Street NCCD 12/2/2019; 12/16/2019; 1/13/2020 Rationale/Notes/Responses East 11th Street NCCD and E 11th and 12th Street Urban Renewal Plan Uses Proposed Use Chart - 11th Street NCCD and 11th and 12th St Urban Renewal Plan - SUBDISTRICT 1 (Uses are limited SUBDISTRICT 2 (Uses are limited to what base zoning allows) to what base zoning allows) SUBDISTRICT 2A (Uses are limited to what base zoning allows) SUBDISTRICT 3 (Uses are limited to what base zoning allows) Residential Uses Bed and Breakfast (Group 1) Residential Uses Bed and Breakfast (Group 1) SUBDISTRICT 1 SUBDISTRICT 2 Urban Renewal Plan Bed and Breakfast (Group 2) Bed and Breakfast (Group 2) — — — Condominium Residential — Condominium Residential — — — P P — — — — P P P — P P — P P P — P P — P P P — P C — Conservation Single Family Residential Duplex Residential Group Residential Mobile Home Residential Conservation Single Family Residential Duplex Residential Group Residential Mobile Home Residential PC — — C — PC — — C — PC — — C — Group 1 - 5 rental units if the building in which the bed and breakfast residential use is located in is more than 50 Years or 3 rental units if the building in which the bed and breakfast residential use is located is 50 years old or less. Group 2 - 10 rental units if the building in which the bed and breakfast residential use is located in is more than 50 Years or 5 rental units if the building in which the bed and breakfast residential use is located is 50 years old or less. Not on ground floor fronting E 11th and 12th Streets Save and except all existing uses Question: Would CO-OPs fall under this category? Response: Yes PAGE 1 of 3 Multi-Family Residential — P P P Multi-Family Residential DRAFT URBAN RENEWAL BOARD REGULAR MEETING - 1/13/2020 RESIDENTIAL USES EAST 11TH ST NCCD AND URPLAN PERMITTED, CONDITIONAL AND PROHIBITED USE - COMPARISON / PROPOSED USE CHART East 12th Street NCCD Uses Current Use Chart - 12th …
Marshall Apartments View looking North Floor Area = 52,000 sf Site Area = 186, 915 sf FAR = 0.28 Street Jones Building View looking North-West Floor Area = 58,312 Site Area = 48,963 FAR = 1.19 Eleven Apartments View looking North-West Floor Area = 203,757 sf Site Area = 127,635 sf FAR = 1.60 Parking Garage Access Block 16- View looking North-West Parking garage access from E. 11th St. and Juniper Street Floor Area = 55,180 sf Site Area = 42,451 sf FAR = 1.30 Food Trailers / ARA Property Music Plaza Floor Area = 91,555 Site Area = 44,110 FAR = 2.07 Parking Garage Access Block 18- View looking North-East Parking garage access from Waller Street
HIV PLANNING COUNCIL COMPREHENSIVE PLANNING COMMITTEE Monday, January 13, 2020, 6:00 P.M. City Hall/ Conference Room 1029 301 West 2nd Street Austin, Texas AGENDA COMPREHENSIVE PLANNING COMMITTEE MEMBERS: Committee Chair-Glenn Crawford, Akeshia Johnson Smothers, Alberto Barragan, Bart Whittington, Brian Johnson, Emma Sinnott, Julio Gómez, and Lee Miranda CALL TO ORDER CITIZEN COMMUNICATION Speakers who have submitted a completed Citizen Communication card prior to Citizen Communication being called will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. Speakers on specific agenda items will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns at the time that item is called. 1. CERTIFICATION OF QUORUM 2. INTRODUCTION/ANNOUNCEMENTS 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 4. PROPOSED COUNCIL REALIGNMENT 5. NEEDS ASSESSMENT 7. STAFF REPORT ADJOURNMENT Indicative of action items a. Review Assessment Data and Introduce Year 1 Consumer Satisfaction Survey(s) 6. 2020 NATIONAL RYAN WHITE CONFERENCE ON HIV CARE & TREATMENT 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. TTY users’ route through Relay Texas at 711. For More Information on the HIV Planning Council, Comprehensive Planning Committee, please contact Hailey de Anda at (512) 972-5862.
LGBTQ QUALITY OF LIFE ADVISORY COMMISSION Monday, January 13, 2020 7:00 p.m. City Hall, 301 West 2nd Street Room 1027 (Executive Session Conference Room) Austin, Texas 78701 District Commissioner 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Kannou (Kimberly) Curette Sandra Chavez Victor Martinez (Chair) Holly Kirby Ruben Baeza Terrance Hines Deirdre Doughty Saul Gonzalez CALL TO ORDER District 9 10 Mayor At-Large At-Large At-Large At-Large AGENDA Commissioner Nan Dowling Brandon Wollerson Christina Gorczynski Tarik Daniels Charles Curry Kathryn Gonzales (Vice Chair) Melissa Taylor PUBLIC COMMUNICATION – Each speaker will have 3 minutes to speak. 1. MOTION TO SUSPEND ROBERT’S RULES OF ORDER 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF DECEMBER 10, 2019 3. REGULAR BUSINESS – The commission may take action or make recommendations on the following topics: a. Presentation by Austin Police Department concerning the Safe Place Initiative and hate crime statistics. (Sponsor: Staff; Strategic Outcome: Safety) b. Consideration of budget recommendations for the 2020-2021 fiscal year budget. (Sponsor: Staff; Strategic Outcome: All) c. Update concerning an LGBTQ quality of life study (Sponsor: Taylor; Strategic Outcome: Government That Works for All) d. Review status of previous commission-approved recommendations and determine whether any future actions are required. (Sponsor: Gonzales; Strategic Outcome: Government That Works for All) 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 Staff Liaison Neal Falgoust at 512-974-2154 or email neal.falgoust@austintexas.gov, for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the LGBTQ Quality of Life Commission, please contact Neal Falgoust at (512) 974-2154.
SAFE PLACE INITIATIVE AUSTIN POLICE DEPARTMENT AUSTIN, TX 200+ police agencies throughout the US and Canada are actively working to initiate the Safe Place Program in their communities. HISTORY 2015: Created by the Seattle PD to address low reporting of anti-LGBTQ+ crimes. The goal is to increase public trust in law enforcement and feelings of safety in the community. 2018: Language on all decals was updated to encourage the reporting of all bias crimes, in all communities, not just LGBTQ+. 2019: Austin PD became the first police agency in Texas to implement the Program. ABOUT THE DECAL Trademarked and depicts a police shield surrounding the colors that traditionally have symbolized the LGBTQ+ community since the 1970s. Meant to convey inclusion and intersectionality with any and all individuals regardless of their race, political beliefs, nationality, age, gender, sexual orientation and/or identification, or any other differences either actual or perceived. Austin PD: Only department in the world to include decals in Spanish. Other languages coming soon. Due to safety concerns, this initiative is NOT designed or authorized for individual and/or residential use. HOW IT WORKS Free and voluntary initiative open to businesses and non-profit organizations in APD’s jurisdiction. Businesses that participate place a nationally and easily recognizable decal at their entrances. Signal for victims of bias-motivated crimes and indicates that location has partnered with the police, will call 911 on their behalf and allow them to stay on the premises until the police arrive. HOW TO PARTICIPATE -Receive authorization from the supervisor or corporate office. -Visit APDSAFEPLACE.ORG and complete the online registration form. -Receive a 30-45 min. training by Austin PD officers or Safe Place Coordinator. -Commit to the Safe Place principles. A FEW PARTICIPANTS 10,000+ businesses across the nation have partnered with their local police department Safe Place Program. Major corporations like Starbucks, Wells Fargo, T-Mobile, and Chase have expanded their participation to stores across the nation. Austin has approximately 100 businesses participating as of Dec. 2019 with a projected total of 500 by the end of 2020. MORE INFORMATION Contact APD’s LGBTQ+ Liaison and Safe Place Coordinator Christian Mendoza #8688 (512) 974-4734 Christian.Mendoza@austintexas.gov APDSAFEPLACE.ORG
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT January 13, 2020 5:30 PM City Council Chambers 301 West 2nd Street AUSTIN, TEXAS ___Brooke Bailey ___Jessica Cohen ___Ada Corral ___Melissa Hawthorne (Vice Chair) ___William Hodge ___Don Leighton-Burwell (Chair) ___Rahm McDaniel AGENDA ___Darryl Pruett ___Veronica Rivera ___Yasmine Smith ___Michael Von Ohlen ___Kelly Blume (Alternate) ___Martha Gonzalez (Alternate) ___Denisse Hudock (Alternate) EXECUTIVE SESSION (No public discussion) The Board of Adjustment 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 Board of Adjustment may also announce it will go into Executive Session, if necessary, to receive advice from Legal Counsel regarding any other item on this agenda. Private Consultation with Attorney – Section 551.071 A. 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. B. DISCUSSION AND REQUESTED ACTION ITEMS B-1 On-Line Link: Item B-1 B-2 Staff requests approval of November 7, 2019 draft minutes Staff and Applicant requests for postponement and withdraw of items posted on this Agenda C. SIGNS NEW PUBLIC HEARINGS SIGNS RECONSIDERATION PREVIOUS POSTPONEMENTS NONE NONE SIGNS RECONSIDERATIONS SIGNS PREVIOUS POSTPONEMENTS NONE D. E. NONE F. G. H. SPECIAL EXCEPTION NEW PUBLIC HEARINGS I. INTERPRETATION NEW PUBLIC HEARINGS VARIANCES NEW PUBLIC HEARINGS C15-2019-0059 NONE NONE I-1 Janice Srivathanakul 101 and 102 Lago Verde Road On-Line Link: Item I-1 The applicant is requesting a variance(s) from LDC Section 25-2-492 (D) (Site Development Regulations) in order to: a) Decrease the minimum lot width requirement (required) from 100 feet to 50 feet (requested), and Decrease the minimum interior side yard setback requirement from 10 feet (required) to 5 feet (requested) in order to remodel a single family residence and add an accessory apartment in a “LA”, zoning district. b) Note: Applicant is trying to legally plat these lots. I-2 Stephen H. Rison 1507 Fairfield Drive C15-2019-0063 On-Line Link: Item I-2 The applicant is requesting a variance(s) from the minimum setback requirement of LDC Section 25-2-492 (Site Development Regulations) (D) to decrease the rear setback requirement from 10 feet (required) to 0 feet (requested) in order to maintain an existing shed in an “SF-3-NP”, Single-Family zoning district. (Wooten Neighborhood Plan) I-3 C15-2019-0068 Rodney K. Bennett for Carl Frank 1213 …
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT January 13, 2020 5:30 PM City Council Chambers 301 West 2nd Street AUSTIN, TEXAS ___Brooke Bailey ___Jessica Cohen ___Ada Corral ___Melissa Hawthorne (Vice Chair) ___William Hodge ___Don Leighton-Burwell (Chair) ___Rahm McDaniel AGENDA ___Darryl Pruett ___Veronica Rivera ___Yasmine Smith ___Michael Von Ohlen ___Kelly Blume (Alternate) ___Martha Gonzalez (Alternate) ___Denisse Hudock (Alternate) EXECUTIVE SESSION (No public discussion) The Board of Adjustment 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 Board of Adjustment may also announce it will go into Executive Session, if necessary, to receive advice from Legal Counsel regarding any other item on this agenda. 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. B. DISCUSSION AND REQUESTED ACTION ITEMS B-1 On-Line Link: Item B-1 B-2 Staff requests approval of November 7, 2019 draft minutes Staff and Applicant requests for postponement and withdraw of items posted on this Agenda C. SIGNS NEW PUBLIC HEARINGS SIGNS RECONSIDERATION PREVIOUS POSTPONEMENTS NONE NONE SIGNS RECONSIDERATIONS SIGNS PREVIOUS POSTPONEMENTS NONE D. E. NONE F. G. H. SPECIAL EXCEPTION NEW PUBLIC HEARINGS I. INTERPRETATION NEW PUBLIC HEARINGS VARIANCES NEW PUBLIC HEARINGS C15-2019-0059 NONE NONE I-1 Janice Srivathanakul 101 and 102 Lago Verde Road On-Line Link: Item I-1 The applicant is requesting a variance(s) from LDC Section 25-2-492 (D) (Site Development Regulations) in order to: a) Decrease the minimum lot width requirement (required) from 100 feet to 50 feet (requested), and Decrease the minimum interior side yard setback requirement from 10 feet (required) to 5 feet (requested) in order to remodel a single family residence and add an accessory apartment in a “LA”, zoning district. b) Note: Applicant is trying to legally plat these lots. I-2 Stephen H. Rison 1507 Fairfield Drive C15-2019-0063 On-Line Link: Item I-2 The applicant is requesting a variance(s) from the minimum setback requirement of LDC Section 25-2-492 (Site Development Regulations) (D) to decrease the rear setback requirement from 10 feet (required) to 0 feet (requested) in order to maintain an existing shed in an “SF-3-NP”, Single-Family zoning district. (Wooten Neighborhood Plan) I-3 C15-2019-0068 Rodney K. Bennett for Carl Frank 1213 Taylor …
