Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities Friday, December 13, 2024 MAYOR’S COMMITTEE FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES REGULAR CALLED MEETING MINUTES Friday, December 13, 2024 The Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities convened in a regular called meeting on Friday, December 13, 2024, at City Hall, 301 W 2nd St Austin, Texas. Chair Meyer called the Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities Meeting to order at 5:33 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Elisabeth Meyer, Chair Gabriel Arellano Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Jonathan Franks, Vice Chair Mickey Fetonte Jennifer Powell Pete Salazar Kristen Vassallo PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities regular meeting on November 8, 2024. The minutes from the meeting on November 8, 2024, were approved on Vice Chair Frank’s motion, Commissioner Vassallo’s second on a 7-0 vote. Commissioners Chang and Kelly were absent. DISCUSSION ITEMS 1 Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities Friday, December 13, 2024 Update from Chair Meyer regarding the recent work of the CapMetro Community Advisory Committee. Chair Meyer provided an update. Discussion on the feasibility of attendance of and accessibility considerations for the Equity Office’s Undoing Institutional Racism Training. The motion to postpone to the next meeting was approved on Commissioner Salazar’s motion, Vice Chair Franks’ second on a 7-0 vote. Commissioners Chang and Kelly were absent. 4. Discussion on ways the Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities can work with and advise the City of Austin Human Resources Department. The motion to postpone to the next meeting was approved on Commissioner Salazar’s motion, Commissioner Vassallo’s second on a 7-0 vote. Commissioners Chang and Kelly were absent. 5. Update on attendance of the Joint Inclusion Committee’s Budget Input Sessions. Commissioner Fetonte provided an update. Discussion on commissioner appointments in 2025, including Joint Inclusion Committee representatives, holdover capacity and quorum for the Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities. Discussed. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS Select a Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities member liaison to participate in the interview panel and relay Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities authorized feedback on the interview process for the Director of the Office of Equity and Inclusion. Discussed. No action taken. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS CapMetro – Redline Trail (Meyer, Vassallo) Budget Discussion and Working Group (Meyer, Vassallo) Update CAC Committee (Meyer) A motion to adjourn the meeting at 5:55 pm was approved on Vice Chair Frank’s motion Commissioner Salazar’s …
Language Access Plan for Citywide Emergencies Marion Sanchez - CPIO | Houmma Garba - CPIO David Alcorta - HSEM January 10th, 2025 Language Access Plan for Citywide Emergencies: Background The City Auditor conducted two audits: one in 2016 and another in 2021, involving language access services provided by the City, which culminated in a special report and staff response. The audits found that the City may not be meeting the needs of all non-English speaking Austinites because written policies did not align with actual practice. Additionally, the Auditor found that the City did not effectively communicate with community members before and during Winter Storm Uri in 2021, especially in language other than English. Because of this, limited English proficiency (LEP) Austinites may not have had the same access to important information and may have been disproportionately impacted. Austintexas.gov/sites/default/files/files/auditor/audit_reports/language_access_follow_up_may_2023.pdf January 10th, 2025 Language Access Plan for Citywide Emergencies: Language Access Translation: Definitions The conversion of written communication from one language to another in a written form. An accurate translation is one that conveys the intent and essential meaning of the original text. Interpretation: The oral rendition of a spoken message from one language to another, preserving the intent and meaning of the original message. Threshold Language: The most common spoken languages in Austin other than English. Based on this data, and data on the percentage of people who identify as not speaking English “very well” is how HSEM determined the languages to provide translation and interpretation for. January 10th, 2025 Language Access Plan for Citywide Emergencies: Limited English Proficiency January 10th, 2025 What does Limited English Proficiency mean? Limited English Proficiency (LEP) A person with limited English proficiency (LEP) cannot speak, read, write or understand the English language at a level that permits him or her to interact effectively with City staff. Individuals who communicate with American Sign Language are covered in this definition, although other Federal laws and regulations such as the Americans with Disabilities Act apply and should be considered separately. Hello! ¡Hola! 你好！ 안녕하세요! Xin chào! नमस्ते! မဂင်္လာပါ! Collaborative Partners • Communiations and Public Information Office • Homeland Security & Emergency Management In 2022, CPIO, HSEM and a collaboration of the City’s departmental Language Access team members established an Emergency Language Access working group. • Ausitn Energy • Austin Water • Austin Public Health January 10th, 2025 • And review by numerous community organizations. The Working Group planning …
Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities Friday, February 7, 2025 MAYOR’S COMMITTEE FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES REGULAR CALLED MEETING MINUTES Friday, February 7, 2025 The Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities convened in a regular called meeting on Friday, February 7, 2025, at City Hall, 301 W 2nd St Austin, Texas. Commissioner Kelly called the Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities Meeting to order at 5:48 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Gabriel Arellano Conor Kelly Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Lisa Chang Mickey Fetonte Jennifer Powell Pete Salazar PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Melanie Babbitt – IDD need for higher caregiver rates. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities regular meeting on December 13, 2024. The minutes from the meeting on December 13, 2024, were approved on Commissioner Salazar’s motion, Commissioner Kelly’s second, on a 6-0 vote. Chair Meyer, Vice Chair Franks, and Commissioner Vassallo were absent. STAFF BRIEFING 2. Staff briefing regarding the City of Austin emergency language access plan from the Communications and Public Information Office and the Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Management. 1 Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities Friday, February 7, 2025 The presentation was made by Marion Sanchez, Community Engagement Manager, Communications and Public Information Office, David Wiechmann, Acting Public Information and Marketing Program Manager, Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Management, and David Alcorta, Community Engagement Specialist, Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Management. DISCUSSION ITEMS 3. Discussion of the Equity Office’s Undoing Institutional Racism Training, including the feasibility of attendance and accessibility considerations. The presentation was made by Angelica Benton-Molina, Equity and Inclusion Program Manager, Equity Office. 4. Discussion of bringing awareness to 2025 disability events in the Austin area. Discussed. 5. Discussion of scooters impeding the walkways on sidewalks. The presentation was made by Eli Davis, Lime. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS Discussion of ways the Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities can work with and advise the City of Austin Human Resources Department and formation of a Working Group to develop a training on City Code Chapter 5-6. Discussion of the City of Austin Budget process and formation of a Working Group to research and write budget recommendations. 6. 7. Postponed. Postponed. None. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS A motion to adjourn the meeting at 7:10 pm was approved on Commissioner Salazar’s motion Commissioner Chang’s second on a 6-0 vote. Chair Meyer, Vice Chair Franks, and Commissioner Vassallo …
SPECIAL CALLED MEETING of the ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISSION THURSDAY, FEBRARY 6, 2025, 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) Scott Boone (District 1) Felix De Portu (District 4) David Fouts (District 2) William D. Floyd (Mayor’s Representative) Ryan Puzycki (District 7) Lonny Stern (District 3) Taylor Major (District 9) 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 AGENDA CALL TO ORDER Executive Liaison: Joi Harden, 512-974-1617 Staff Liaison: Ella Garcia, 512-978-0821 Attorney: Steve Maddoux, 512-974-6080 PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL 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 January 7, 2025. PUBLIC HEARINGS 7304 Knox Ln., Fort Branch Watershed 2. Historic Zoning: C14H-2024-0162 - Running Rope Ranch; District 10 Location: Owner/Applicant: Historic Landmark Commission (owner-opposed) Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: Owner's agent - Leah Bojo, Drenner Group SF-3 to SF-3-H Recommended Kalan Contreras, 512-974-2727, kalan.contreras@austintexas.gov Planning Department C14-2024-0118.SH - 8301 Riverstone; District 1 8301 Riverstone Drive, Elm Creek Watershed 3. Rezoning: Location: Owner/Applicant: 8301 Riverstone LP Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: Austin Revitalization Authority (Bryan Kight) MF-2 to SF-3 Recommended Jonathan Tomko, 512-974-1057, jonathan.tomko@austintexas.gov Planning Department …
ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES TUESDAY, JANUARY 7, 2025 The Zoning and Platting Commission convened in a regular meeting on Tuesday, January 7, 2025, 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 6:00 p.m. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance: Hank Smith Alejandra Flores Taylor Major Lonny Stern Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Felix De Portu Betsy Greenberg William Floyd David Fouts Ryan Puzycki Carrie Thompson Board Members/Commissioners absent: Scott Boone PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. 1 Approve the minutes of the Zoning and Platting Commission regular meeting on December 17, 2025. The minutes from the meeting of December 17, 2024, were approved on Commissioner Flores’ motion, Commissioner De Portu’s second, on a 10-0 vote. Commissioner Boone was absent. The motion to close public hearing was approved on Commissioner Stern’s motion, Commissioner Flores’ second, on a 10-0 vote. Commissioner Boone was absent. PUBLIC HEARINGS 2. Rezoning: Location: Owner/Applicant: AJWC Holdings LLC Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: C14-2024-0119 - South Center Street; District 3 905 South Center Street, West Bouldin Creek Watershed Jayson Reese Laipenieks MH to SF-3 Recommended Beverly Villela, 512-978-0740, beverly.villela@austintexas.gov Planning Department The motion to approve Staff’s recommendation of SF-3 for C14-2024-0119 – South Center Street, located at 905 South Center Street, was approved on the consent agenda on Commissioner’s Flores’ motion, Commissioner De Portu’s second, on a 9-1 vote. Vice Chair Greenberg voted nay. Commissioner Boone was absent. C14-2024-0069 - AM Station; District 1 7000, 7008, and 7010 Johnny Morris Road, Walnut Creek Watershed 3. 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 GR-CO-DB90 and CS-MU-CO (as amended) Recommended Jonathan Tomko, 512-974-1057, jonathan.tomko@austintexas.gov Planning Department The motion to approve Staff’s recommendation of GR-CO-DB90 and CS-MU-CO (as amended) for C14-2024-0069 - AM Station, located at 7000, 7008, and 7010 Johnny Morris Road, was approved on Commissioner Flores’ motion, Commissioner Stern’s second, on a 10-0 vote. Commissioner Boone was absent. C14H-2024-0162 - Running Rope Ranch; District 10 7304 Knox Lane, Fort Branch Watershed 4. Historic Zoning: Location: Owner/Applicant: Historic Landmark Commission (owner-opposed) Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: Owner's agent - Leah Bojo, Drenner Group SF-3 to SF-3-H Recommended Kalan Contreras, 512-974-2727, kalan.contreras@austintexas.gov Planning Department The motion to approve Neighborhood’s postponement request to January …
7304 KNOX LANE Carter Design Associates (CDA) was retained to review existing research and the residential structure located at 7404 Knox Lane, Austin, Texas. The review was to determine whether the structure met the criteria for historic zoning by the City of Austin. On September 19th, 2024 CDA met on site with the Owner to assess the historic merits of the primary residence and if the criteria were met was there an intact historic structure that could be relocated onsite. The residential structure consists of multiple additions and modifications made by the Knox family throughout their lifetime and ownership of the property. All findings and hypotheses are based on visual observation and research limited to mapping, photographs (contemporary and historic) and written accounts. The original intent of CDA’s review concerned the historic criteria and how, if at all, the structure met the stated criteria. The history of the property suggested that the building had been modified, and there might be an “original” historic building that would better meet the criteria. Our work was to uncover this historic structure and determine how it could be relocated on the site. Findings The site visit forced a revision of the working hypotheses 1. The residence had been radically modified over time and what appeared to the historic features were actually constructed with replica materials. 2. The site/land is just as important as the residential structure 3. The outbuildings better tell the story of the Knox family, based on historic accounts. Today, the residence is a L-shaped plan with a two-story portion to the East; a curved, wrap around covered porch to the Southeast; enclosed shed-roofed porch to the West; and an early one-room addition to the South. Most of the exterior finishes such as the roof, board and batten siding, doors, windows, screens, siding, shutters and trim are modern construction and/or replacements. The finishes do not reflect an historic photo (See Photo X -) which appears to be the South façade of the residence, nor is there any of the (olive-green) stucco mentioned on page 71 of the Austin Originals – Chats with Colorful Characters by Robyn Turner. Many of the interior finishes have been replaced with modern materials chosen for aesthetic reasons by the Owners and intended to reflect an older rustic style. (Exhibit C) 02 C14H-2024-0162 - Running Rope Ranch; District 101 of 20 Using historical aerial photos, we can begin …
From: To: Cc: Subject: Date: Leah Bojo Contreras, Kalan Temaria Davis Re: Postponement request for 1/7 ZAP Monday, January 6, 2025 4:17:30 PM External Email - Exercise Caution Hi Kalan, We can agree to 1/21. Thanks and Happy New Year! Leah M. Bojo, AICP, Director of Land Use & Entitlements 2705 Bee Caves Road, Suite 100, Austin, TX 78746 Drenner Group, PC | 512-665-1570 cell | | www.drennergroup.com 02 C14H-2024-0162 - Running Rope Ranch; District 101 of 1
Contreras, Kalan; Garcia, Ella C14H-2024-0162 Friday, December 27, 2024 10:58:43 AM " You don't often get email from Learn why this is important External Email - Exercise Caution From: To: Cc: Subject: Date: Hello, When are the agenda and backup materials available for this Knox Lane case? Given that the notification for the hearing on January 7 was sent during the holidays, and some of the homeowners who would be significantly affected by this development are away, is there any chance this agenda item will be postponed until later in January? Thank you. Jim Jarrett 7301 Running Rope CAUTION: This is an EXTERNAL email. Please use caution when clicking links or opening attachments. If you believe this to be a malicious or phishing email, please report it using the "Report Message" button in Outlook. For any additional questions or concerns, contact CSIRT at "cybersecurity@austintexas.gov". 02 C14H-2024-0162 - Running Rope Ranch; District 101 of 1
02 C14H-2024-0162 - Running Rope Ranch; District 101 of 51 From: To: Subject: Date: Meghan Ellington Contreras, Kalan Knox Lane zoning and development plans. Monday, January 6, 2025 5:42:14 PM You don't often get email from Learn why this is important External Email - Exercise Caution To whom it may concern: I’m writing in regards to the Knox Lane zoning and development plan. My name is Meghan Ellington and my family lives on Spurlock, directly affected by the traffic from Running Rope. We have three kids, 10, 7 and 4, who constantly use our driveway, yard and adjacent street as a place to safely play. There are young children all up and down our street. There are no sidewalks on our street and all of these children regularly ride bikes and visit neighbors. Most of them also walk to school at Doss Elementary and walk home from school. We are all firmly opposed to the proposal from the developer to build up to 20 units on the historic and environmentally sensitive Knox property. Our opposition is based largely on three points: (1) The developer intends to use a single, short cul de sac as the sole entry and exit for 20 residences (including ADUs), which could conservatively mean 40 vehicles. Knox Lane is a short cul de sac, perhaps 50 yards long. The developer has not conducted a traffic study to my knowledge. The developer has continually increased the number of planned units for the space, without regard to the effects that these vehicles will have on the neighborhood and the environment. The increased traffic will be dangerous to the children in the neighborhood, bad for the many heritage trees adjoining Knox Lane, and detrimental to the area at large. (2) As was discussed previously at the historical commission meeting, the Knox property includes a spring fed pool (it has been estimated there may be up to 6 springs), which are believed to house an endangered salamander. To our knowledge, the developer has not conducted any hydrological study purporting to examine the impact that paving a massive portion of this property (the developer plans to put a private drive in where now there is open ground) will have on recharge zones for these springs or the endangered species inhabiting them. This type of groundwater is scarce natural resource, one that every citizen has an interest in protecting. No development should …
CASE NUMBER: C14H-2024-0162 ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET HLC DATES: May 1, 2024; June 5, 2024; July 3, 2024; August 7, 2024; September 4, 2024; October 2, 2024; November 6, 2024 ZAP DATE: January 7, 2025; January 21, 2025; February 6, 2025 APPLICANT: Historic Landmark Commission (owner-opposed) HISTORIC NAME: Running Rope Ranch WATERSHED: Shoal Creek ADDRESS OF PROPOSED ZONING CHANGE: 7304 Knox Lane ZONING CHANGE: SF-3 to SF-3-H COUNCIL DISTRICT: 10 STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Recommend historic zoning (SF-3-H) only for the portion of the property already restricted by the conservation easement and critical water quality zones. Exclude the portion of the property set aside for the construction of a detention pond. QUALIFICATIONS FOR DESIGNATION: community value, historical associations, archaeology, landscape features HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION ACTION: May 1, 2024 – Postpone the public hearing. September 4, 2024 – initiate historic zoning. November 6, 2024 – Recommend historic zoning under the criteria for community value, archaeology, and landscape features for the conservation easement, critical water quality zones, and THC-identified archaeological sites located on the property. ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISSION ACTION: January 7, 2025 – Postpone the public hearing. January 21, 2025 -- meeting canceled due to inclement weather. CITY COUNCIL ACTION: CASE MANAGER: Kalan Contreras, 512-974-2727 NEIGHBORHOOD ORGANIZATIONS: Austin Independent School District, Austin Lost and Found Pets, Austin Neighborhoods Council, Friends of Austin Neighborhoods, NW Austin Neighbors, Neighborhood Empowerment Foundation, Northwest Austin Civic Association, SELTexas, Sierra Club, Austin Regional Group, TNR BCP - Travis County Natural Resources DEPARTMENT COMMENTS: As the property is listed as a state archaeological site, collaboration with the Texas Historical Commission may be required. BASIS FOR RECOMMENDATION: § 25-2-352(3)(c)(ii) Historical Associations. The property has long-standing significant associations with persons, groups, institutions, businesses, or events of historical importance that contributed significantly to the history of the city, state, or nation or represents a significant portrayal of the cultural practices or the way of life of a definable group of people in a historic time. The property is most recently associated with the Knox family and Running Rope Ranch. The farmstead may have an earlier association with the Spicewood Springs settlement served by Esperanza School. The ranch complex at Knox Lane and Running Rope Lane, known as 7304 or 7306 Knox, was constructed in the early twentieth century—as early as 1900 according to an interview with long-time owner Margaret Knox1—and augmented heavily by the Knox family in the 1940s and later. Located …
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET CASE: C14-2024.0118.SH (8301 Riverstone) DISTRICT: 1 ADDRESS: 8301 Riverstone Drive ZONING FROM: MF-2 TO: SF-3 SITE AREA: approximately 0.31 acres (approximately 13,417 square feet) PROPERTY OWNER: 8301 Riverstone LP AGENT: Austin Revitalization Authority (Bryan Kight) CASE MANAGER: Jonathan Tomko (512) 974-1057, jonathan.tomko@austintexas.gov STAFF RECOMMEDATION: Staff recommends granting family residence (SF-3) district zoning. For a summary of the basis of Staff’s recommendation, please see the basis of recommendation section below. ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: December 17, 2024: Applicant postponement request to January 21, 2025 approved on the consent agenda on Commissioner Flores’ motion and Commissioner De Portu’s second, on an 11-0 vote. January 21, 2025: Meeting canceled due to inclement weather. February 6, 2025: Zoning and Platting Commission is scheduled to hear the case. CITY COUNCIL ACTION: TBD ORDINANCE NUMBER: N/A ISSUES: The subject tract is within a designated Hazardous Pipeline Overlay. There are other structures within this overlay. The applicant has been in discussions with AFD and the AFD reviewer to ensure any proposed development in compliance with applicable codes and regulations. CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: The property in question is currently undeveloped land. The property is located approximately 150 feet north of Loyola Lane and approximately 850 feet west of Decker Lane in the Colony Meadows Subdivision. To the north are two single family homes constructed in approximately 2002. To the east is a residential duplex home constructed in approximately 2002. To the south is undeveloped land, which was rezoned in 2003. To the west is one single family home constructed in approximately 2002. The subject tract is approximately 400 feet east of the Colony Park Imagine Austin Activity Center and approximately 150 feet north of the Loyola Lane Imagine Austin Activity Corridor. BASIS OF RECOMMENDATION: Zoning should allow for reasonable use of the property The applicant’s request allows for reasonable use of the property. The development intensity is appropriate given the location, the surrounding land uses and proposed public investment within the 03 C14-2024-0118.SH - 8301 Riverstone; District 11 of 10 C14-2024-0118.SH 2 immediate vicinity. The subject tract is approximately ¼ mile from the Colony Park Sustainable Community Initiative. Riverstone Drive is an ASMP level 1 roadway within a neighborhood. It is proximate to multiple access points to Loyola Lane, Decker Lane and Colony Loop Drive. The site is within walking distance to the new Metro Rapid Route 837 which provides direct, …
MEMORANDUM **************************************************************************** TO: Zoning and Platting Commission Members FROM: Beverly Villela Planning Department DATE: January 15, 2025 Project - Loyola Facility RE: (C14-2024-0006) Greater Walnut Area Centralized Odor Control Facility **************************************************************************** The case above was originally scheduled for the January 21, 2025, however due to inclement weather and cancellation of the Zoning and Platting Commission hearing, is rescheduled for the February 06, 2025 Zoning and Platting Commission hearing. The applicant would like to request an indefinite postponement of the above-mentioned case to continue the review of this case. The postponement request was made in a timely manner and meets the Zoning and Platting Commission policy, Platting Commission policy. 04 C14-2024-0006 - Greater Walnut Area Centralized Odor Control Facility Project - Loyola Facility; District 11 of 1
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET CASE: C14-2024-0173 (City Initiated- 10505 and 10545 Dessau Road) DISTRICT: 1 ADDRESS: 10505 and 10545 Dessau Road ZONING FROM: SF-2 and SF-6-CO TO: GO SITE AREA: approximately 17.542 acres (approximately 764,129 square feet) PROPERTY OWNER: Tim and Cindy Pinson AGENT: Braun & Gresham PLLC (Eric Gomez) CASE MANAGER: Jonathan Tomko (512) 974-1057; jonathan.tomko@austintexas.gov STAFF RECOMMEDATION: Staff recommends granting general office (GO) district zoning. For a summary of the basis of Staff’s recommendation, please see the basis of recommendation section below. ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: January 21, 2025: Meeting canceled due to inclement weather. February 6, 2025: Case is scheduled to be heard by the Zoning and Platting Commission. CITY COUNCIL ACTION: September 12, 2024: Adopted Council Resolution 20240912-117 (See Exhibit C) TBD ORDINANCE NUMBER: N/A ISSUES: None CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: The property in question is on the east side of Dessau Road approximately ½ mile south of the intersection of Dessau Road and East Braker Lane. The subject tract currently has three single family homes on it, constructed in approximately 2000, 2006, and 2014. To the south and east is undeveloped land. To the north is one single family home constructed in approximately 1998. To the west across Dessau Road are two single family homes constructed in approximately 1968 and 2020, and undeveloped land. The site is approximately 4 miles east of The Domain and approximately 10 miles northeast of the Central Business District. It lies approximately 1 mile from three Imagine Austin Activity Centers: Lamar & Rundberg, Cameron & 183 Center, and BFI Center. BASIS OF RECOMMENDATION: Zoning should allow for reasonable use of the property. The requested zoning allows for a more reasonable use of the property. Dessau Road is an ASMP level 4 roadway, an ASMP Transit Priority Corridor, and an Imagine Austin Activity Corridor. The subject tract has approximately 1,000 feet of frontage along Dessau Road. While the applicant is not proposing any additional development at this time, granting general office (GO) is 05 C14-2024-0173 - City Initiated: 10505 and 10545 Dessau Road; District 11 of 14 C14-2024-0173 2 reasonable given the sites location along a major roadway, and proximity more intense zoning along the eastern side of Dessau Road between East Rundb erg Lane and East Braker Lane. Granting this zoning will open up the property for additional uses and site development standards in the future. The proposed …
************************************************************************ MEMORANDUM TO: Hank Smith, Chair Zoning and Platting Commission Members FROM: Nancy Estrada Planning Department DATE: January 30, 2025 RE: C814-04-0187.03.SH – Goodnight Ranch PUD Amendment #3 Postponement Request by Staff ************************************************************************ Staff requests a postponement of the above referenced case from the February 6, 2025, Zoning and Platting Commission hearing to March 18, 2025. Staff is reviewing the current update submittal. 06 C814-04-0187.03.SH - Goodnight Ranch PUD Amendment #3; District 21 of 1
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ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES TUESDAY, JANUARY 7, 2025 The Zoning and Platting Commission convened in a regular meeting on Tuesday, January 7, 2025, 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 6:00 p.m. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance: Hank Smith Alejandra Flores Taylor Major Lonny Stern Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Felix De Portu Betsy Greenberg William Floyd David Fouts Ryan Puzycki Carrie Thompson Board Members/Commissioners absent: Scott Boone PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. 1 Approve the minutes of the Zoning and Platting Commission regular meeting on December 17, 2025. The minutes from the meeting of December 17, 2024, were approved on Commissioner Flores’ motion, Commissioner De Portu’s second, on a 10-0 vote. Commissioner Boone was absent. The motion to close public hearing was approved on Commissioner Stern’s motion, Commissioner Flores’ second, on a 10-0 vote. Commissioner Boone was absent. PUBLIC HEARINGS 2. Rezoning: Location: Owner/Applicant: AJWC Holdings LLC Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: C14-2024-0119 - South Center Street; District 3 905 South Center Street, West Bouldin Creek Watershed Jayson Reese Laipenieks MH to SF-3 Recommended Beverly Villela, 512-978-0740, beverly.villela@austintexas.gov Planning Department The motion to approve Staff’s recommendation of SF-3 for C14-2024-0119 – South Center Street, located at 905 South Center Street, was approved on the consent agenda on Commissioner’s Flores’ motion, Commissioner De Portu’s second, on a 9-1 vote. Vice Chair Greenberg voted nay. Commissioner Boone was absent. C14-2024-0069 - AM Station; District 1 7000, 7008, and 7010 Johnny Morris Road, Walnut Creek Watershed 3. 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 GR-CO-DB90 and CS-MU-CO (as amended) Recommended Jonathan Tomko, 512-974-1057, jonathan.tomko@austintexas.gov Planning Department The motion to approve Staff’s recommendation of GR-CO-DB90 and CS-MU-CO (as amended) for C14-2024-0069 - AM Station, located at 7000, 7008, and 7010 Johnny Morris Road, was approved on Commissioner Flores’ motion, Commissioner Stern’s second, on a 9-0 vote. Vice Chair Greenberg was off the dais. Commissioner Boone was absent. C14H-2024-0162 - Running Rope Ranch; District 10 7304 Knox Lane, Fort Branch Watershed 4. Historic Zoning: Location: Owner/Applicant: Historic Landmark Commission (owner-opposed) Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: Owner's agent - Leah Bojo, Drenner Group SF-3 to SF-3-H Recommended Kalan Contreras, 512-974-2727, kalan.contreras@austintexas.gov Planning Department The motion …
ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 2025 The Zoning and Platting Commission convened in a regular meeting on Thursday, February 6, 2025, 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: Hank Smith Betsy Greenberg Taylor Major Ryan Puzycki Carrie Thompson Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Scott Boone Felix De Portu Alejandra Flores William Floyd David Fouts Lonny Stern PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Zoning and Platting Commission regular meeting on January 7, 2025 The minutes from the meeting of January 7, 2025, were approved on Vice Chair Greenberg’s motion, Commissioner Puzycki’s second, on an 11-0 vote. PUBLIC HEARINGS 1 C14H-2024-0162 - Running Rope Ranch; District 10 7304 Knox Ln., Fort Branch Watershed 2. Historic Zoning: Location: Owner/Applicant: Historic Landmark Commission (owner-opposed) Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: Owner's agent - Leah Bojo, Drenner Group SF-3 to SF-3-H Recommended Kalan Contreras, 512-974-2727, kalan.contreras@austintexas.gov Planning Department The motion to approve Staff’s recommendation of SF-3-H for C14H-2024-0162 - Running Rope Ranch, located at 7304 Knox Ln., failed on Commissioner Thompson’s motion, Vice Chair Greenberg’s second, on a 3-7 vote. Those voting aye were Vice Chair Greenberg and Commissioners Boone and Thompson. Those voting nay were Commissioners De Portu, Flores, Floyd, Fouts, Puzycki, Major, and Stern. Chair Smith recused from this item due to a conflict of interest and left the dais. C14-2024-0118.SH - 8301 Riverstone; District 1 8301 Riverstone Drive, Elm Creek Watershed 3. Rezoning: Location: Owner/Applicant: 8301 Riverstone LP Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: Austin Revitalization Authority (Bryan Kight) MF-2 to SF-3 Recommended Jonathan Tomko, 512-974-1057, jonathan.tomko@austintexas.gov Planning Department The motion to approve Staff’s recommendation of SF-3 for C14-2024-0118.SH - 8301 Riverstone, located at 8301 Riverstone Drive, was approved on the consent agenda on Vice Chair Greenberg’s motion, Commissioner Puzycki’s second, on an 11-0 vote. 4. Rezoning: C14-2024-0006 - Greater Walnut Area Centralized Odor Control Facility Project - Loyola Facility; District 1 6101 and 6101 1/2 Loyola Lane, Walnut Creek Watershed Location: Owner/Applicant: City of Austin Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: City of Austin (Tony Lopez) SF-3 to P Applicant Request for Indefinite Postponement Beverly Villela, 512-978-0740, beverly.villela@austintexas.gov Planning Department The motion to approve the Applicant’s indefinite postponement request was approved on the consent agenda on Vice …
1. SPECIAL CALLED MEETING of the ETHICS REVIEW COMMISSION FEBRUARY 6, 2025 at 6:00 P.M. AUSTIN CITY HALL, BOARDS & COMMISSION ROOM, #1101 301 W 2ND STREET AUSTIN, TEXAS 78701 Some members of the Ethics Review Commission may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Public Speakers: Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak once, either in-person or remotely, and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. If participating remotely by telephone, a speaker must register no later than noon the day before the meeting. To register to speak remotely, contact Lizette Benitez at (512) 974-2915 or lizette.benitez@austintexas.gov. Adam Materne Luis Figueroa Secretary Nguyen Stanton-Adams William Ross Pumfrey Brittany Sharkey Amy Casto CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Edward Espinoza Brian McGiverin Chair Michael Lovins Vice-Chair Haksoon Andrea Low Mary Kahle CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL AGENDA There is no limit on the number of speakers who may speak on agenda items. There is a limit on the number of speakers who may speak on items not posted on the agenda—only the first ten speakers who register prior to the meeting being called to order will be allowed a three-minute allotment to address non-agenda items. For more information on public communication, please see the “Notice Regarding Public Communication” at the end of this agenda. EXECUTIVE SESSION The Ethics Review Commission may announce it will go into Executive Session pursuant to Chapter 551.071 of the Texas Government Code to receive advice from legal counsel to discuss: A complaint filed by Adam Haynes against Mike Siegel raising claimed violations 1 2. 3. 4. of City Code Chapter 2-2 (Campaign Finance), Section 2-2-13 (Candidates’ Contribution Limits), Section 2-2-21 (Additional Information Required On All Campaign Finance Reports Filed With The City), and City Charter, Article III, Section 8 (Limits On Campaign Contributions and Expenditures). The Ethics Review Commission may announce it will go into Executive Session pursuant to Chapter 551.071 of the Texas Government Code to receive advice from legal counsel to discuss: A complaint filed by Adam Haynes against Zachary Jon Scott Faddis raising claimed violations of City Code Chapter 2-2 (Campaign Finance), Section 2-2-3 (Conformity With Texas Election Code), Section 2-2-21 (Additional Information Required On All Campaign Finance Reports Filed With The City), Section 2-2-23 (Political Committees), Section 2-2-26 (Filing Of Campaign Finance Report Data), Section 2-2-31 …
ETHICS REVIEW COMMISSION SPECIAL CALLED MEETING MINUTES FEBRUARY 6, 2025 The Ethics Review Commission convened in a Special Called Commission meeting on February 6, 2025, at Austin City Hall, B&C Room #1101, at 301 W 2nd Street in Austin, Texas and via Videoconference. Chair Lovins called the Ethics Review Commission meeting to order at 6:06 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance In-Person: Chair Lovins, Vice-Chair Haksoon Andrea Low and Commissioners Edward Espinoza, Luis Figueroa, Adam Materne, Brian McGiverin and Brittany Sharkey were present at Austin City Hall. Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: None. Commissioners Absent: Secretary Nguyen Stanton-Adams and Commissioners Amy Casto, Mary Kahle and Ross Pumfrey. City Staff in Attendance in Person: Caroline Webster, Commission Executive Liaison & Assistant City Attorney; and Meredith Rusin, Staff Liaison. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL No one signed up to speak during general communication. EXECUTIVE SESSION 1. 2. The Ethics Review Commission may announce it will go into Executive Session pursuant to Chapter 551.071 of the Texas Government Code to receive advice from legal counsel to discuss: A complaint filed by Adam Haynes against Mike Siegel raising claimed violations of City Code Chapter 2-2 (Campaign Finance), Section 2-2-13 (Candidates’ Contribution Limits), Section 2-2-21 (Additional Information Required On All Campaign Finance Reports Filed With The City), and City Charter, Article III, Section 8 (Limits On Campaign Contributions and Expenditures). The Ethics Review Commission may announce it will go into Executive Session pursuant to Chapter 551.071 of the Texas Government Code to receive advice from legal counsel to discuss: A complaint filed by Adam Haynes against Zachary Jon Scott Faddis raising claimed violations of City Code Chapter 2-2 (Campaign Finance), Section 2-2-3 (Conformity With Texas Election Code), Section 2-2-21 (Additional Information Required On All Campaign Finance Reports Filed With The City), Section 2-2-23 (Political Committees), 1 Section 2-2-26 (Filing Of Campaign Finance Report Data), Section 2-2-31 (Definitions), Section 2-2-32 (Reporting of Direct Campaign Expenditures), and Section 2-2-33 (Disclosure Statement Required). The Commission went into Executive Session at 6:08 p.m. to discuss Items 1 and 2. Outside Counsel, Alan Bojorquez, advised the Commission during Executive Session. The open meeting resumed at 7:44 p.m. PRELIMINARY HEARING 3. A complaint filed by Adam Haynes against Mike Siegel raising claimed violations of City Code Chapter 2-2 (Campaign Finance), Section 2-2-13 (Candidates’ Contribution Limits), Section 2-2-21 (Additional Information Required On All Campaign Finance Reports Filed With The City), and City Charter, Article III, Section 8 …
SMALL AREA PLANNING JOINT COMMITTEE Wednesday, February 5, 2025 11:30 AM Permitting and Development Center (PDC), Rm. 2004 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Drive Austin, TX 78752 Some members of the Small Area Plan Joint Committee may be participating by video conference. Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely by telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once, either in-person or remotely, and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation. To register, call or email the board liaisons at 512- 974-8033 or chad.sharrard@austintexas.gov / romina.tafazzoli@austintexas.gov. CURRENT COMMITTEE MEMBERS: Nadia Barrera-Ramirez William D. Floyd, Chair Betsy Greenberg, Vice Chair Vacant Vacant Ryan Puzycki Danielle Skidmore (Planning Commission) (Zoning and Platting Commission) (Zoning and Platting Commission) (Planning Commission) (Planning Commission) (Zoning and Platting Commission) (Planning Commission) AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 3 speakers who sign up by noon (12:00 PM) the day before 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 Small Area Planning Joint Committee meeting on December 11, 2024. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 1 2. Discussion and possible action recommending approval of the Austin Core Transportation Plan (ACT). City of Austin Transportation and Public Works Department staff: Cole Kitten, cole.kitten@austintexas.gov, 512-974-6442 FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair access. If requiring Sign Language Interpreters or alternative formats, please give notice at least 2 days (48 hours) before the meeting date. Please call Mark Walters at the Housing and Planning Department, at 512-974-7695, for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Small Area Planning Joint Committee, please contact the liaison, Mark Walters at 512- 974-7695, mark.walters@austintexas.gov; or Donna Arwood at 512-974-3440, donna.arwood@austintexas.gov. 2
SMALL AREA JOINT PLANNING COMMITTEE SPECIAL CALLED MEETING DRAFT MINUTES December 11, 2024 The SMALL AREA JOINT PLANNING COMMITTEE convened in a Meeting on December 11, 2024, at the Permitting and Development Center, Room 3004, 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Dr. in Austin, Texas. Commissioner Floyd called the Small Area Joint Planning Committee Meeting to order at 11:46 a.m. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance: Ryan Puzyck William D. Floyd Danielle Skidmore Nadia Barrera-Ramirez Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Commissioners , Barrera-Ramirez, Puzyck, and Skidmore attended remotely. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL No one signed up for public communication. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Small Area Planning Joint Committee meeting on August 14, 2024. The minutes from the meeting of August 14, 2024, were approved on Commissioner Puzyck’s motion, Commissioner Skidmore’s second, on a unanimous vote. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 2. Discussion and possible action related to the election of a new Chair. On Commissioner Puzycki’s motion, Commissioner Skidmore’s second, Commissioner Floyd was nominated as Chair and unanimously elected to serve. 3. Discussion of SAPJC meeting schedule for 2025 On Commissioner’s Skidmore’s motion, Commissioner’s Barrera-Ramirez’s second, the 2025 meeting schedule was unanimously approved. ADJOURNMENT Commissioner Floyd adjourned the meeting at 11:56 AM without objection. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Austin Core Transportation (ACT) Plan Small Area Mobility Plan of the ASMP: Downtown Austin Small Area Planning Joint Committee – February 5, 2025 Agenda • ACT Plan Purpose and Background • Planning Process • ACT Plan Project Recommendations • Implementation Plan • Next Steps 2 ACT Plan Purpose • The ACT Plan is a Small Area Mobility Plan covering Downtown Austin and will be adopted by Council as an attachment to the ASMP. • It is an update to previous transportation focused efforts Downtown – dating back to 2000 • Why are we updating the transportation plan for Downtown? • changes in transit and bicycle planning, • changes in highway improvements serving Downtown, • changes in national best practices on urban street design, and • disruptions to traditional mobility • The ACT Plan will create a unified vision for transportation Downtown and align the many projects and initiatives under one actionable plan to help accomplish the goals in the Austin Strategic Mobility Plan. 3 Background • Great Streets Master Plan, 2001 • The goal of the Great Streets program is to pursue the vision of streets for people • Downtown Access and Mobility Plan, 2002 • The emphasis of the access and mobility study was on modeling and simulating intersection traffic operations and determining existing and future levels-of- service and operational needs • Downtown Transportation Framework, 2008 • The Downtown Transportation Framework Plan builds on the Great Streets Master Plan, further developing the system of “priority streets by mode”, and developing more detailed streetscape cross sections of all of the different street types and variations • Downtown Austin Plan, 2011 • Established the vision to develop a multimodal transportation system that improves access to and mobility within Downtown 2001 2002 2008 2011 4 Background • New policy • The Austin Strategic Mobility Plan (ASMP) aspires to achieve a 50/50 mode share where 50% of commuters use means other than driving alone to get to work in 2039 • Transit planning • The Project Connect Long Term Vision Plan established a High-Capacity Transit System and was adopted as an element of the ASMP – an initial investment was funded in 2020 • Managing demand • Transportation Demand Management programming, parking policy, and curb management are becoming critical strategies to manage congestion • New street design • The Congress Avenue Urban Design Initiative shows how to reimagine the allocation of space • …
SMALL AREA JOINT PLANNING COMMITTEE SPECIAL CALLED MEETING MINUTES FEBRUARY 5, 2025 The SMALL AREA JOINT PLANNING COMMITTEE convened on FEBRUARY 5, 2025, at the Permitting 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Dr. in Austin, Texas. and Development in a Regular Center, Room 2004, Meeting Chair William at 11 :37 a.m. D. Floyd called the Small Area Joint Planning Committee Meeting to order Board Members/Commissioners Chair William Vice Chair Betsy Greenberg D. Floyd in Attendance: Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Commissioners Barrera-Ramirez and Ryan Puzycki attended remotely. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL No one signed up for public communication. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes 11, 2024. December of the Small Area Planning Joint Committee Regular Meeting on The minutes on Commissioner vote. on a unanimous from the meeting of December 11, 2024, were approved with corrections Barrera-Ramirez's motion, and Commissioner Puzycki's second, DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 2.Discussion and possible Transportation Staff: Cole Kitten, action Plan (ACT). City of Austin cole.kitten@austintexas.gov and Public Transportation , 512-974-6442 recommending approval of the Austin Core Works Department , on a vote of 4-0. These minutes were approved at the March 19, 2025 meeting on Commissioner Puzycki's motion, Commissioner Barrera-Ramirez's second, with unanimous approval. Y’s second on a _____ vote.
REGULAR MEETING of the EMMA S. BARRIENTOS MEXICAN AMERICAN CULTURAL CENTER ADVISORY BOARD Wednesday, February 5, 2025, 6:00 PM City Hall – Boards and Commissions Room 301 W. Second St. Austin, TX 78701 Some members of the Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center Advisory Board may be participating by videoconference. Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely by telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. To speak in person, registration is required at least 10 min prior to the start of the meeting. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation. To register call or email the board liaison at 512-974-3771 or michelle.rojas@austintexas.gov BOARD MEMBERS Angelica Navarro, Chair (D-8) Lillian “Lily” Zamarripa-Saenz, Vice Chair (Mayor) Hilario “Larry” Amaro, Member (D-10) Noemi Castro, Member (D-2) John Estrada, Member (D-3) Gerardo Gandy, Member (D-7) Vacant, Member (D-9) Cynthia “Cy” Herrera, Member (D-5) Mónica Siañez, Member (D-6) Anthony Martinez, Member (D-4) Raul “Roy” Reyna, Member (D-1) AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 10 speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a (3) three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center Regular Meeting of January 8, 2025. STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. Staff briefing on staffing updates, December and January programs, marketing and outreach efforts, and updates on signature event planning. (Sponsors: Navarro, Zamarripa-Saenz) Presenter(s): Olivia Tamzarian, ESB-MACC Culture and Arts Education Marketing & Outreach Representative and Michelle Rojas, ESB-MACC Culture and Arts Education Manager DISCUSSION ITEMS 3. Update on Phase 2 Construction Project. (Sponsors: Navarro, Zamarripa-Saenz) Presenter(s): Michelle Rojas, ESB-MACC Culture and Arts Education Manager 4. Presentation from Cassie Smith on Ethnographic dissertation, working group background and current status. Presenter(s): Cassie Smith, ESB-MACC Temp Staff Instructor (Sponsors: Zamarripa-Saenz, Estrada) DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 5. Creation of Music Hub Working Group. (Sponsors Herrera, Navarro) WORKING GROUP UPDATES 6. Update from Budget Working Group FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair access. If requiring Sign Language Interpreters …
EMMA S. BARRIENROS MEXICAN AMERICAN CULTURAL CENTER REGULAR MEETING MINUTES WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 8, 2025 The Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center convened in a Regular meeting on Wednesday, January 8, 2025, at Austin Energy Headquarters – Mueller Assembly Room 1111A located at 4815 Mueller Blvd in Austin, Texas 78723. (Some members of the ESB-MACC Advisory Board participated via videoconference.) Chair Navarro called the Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center Meeting to order at 6:11pm. Board Members in Attendance: Board Members in Attendance Remotely: Angelica Navarro, Chair Gerardo Gandy, Member Lillian “Lily” Zamarripa-Saenz, Vice Chair Anthony Martinez, Member Hilario “Larry” Amaro, Member (Arrived at 6:28pm) Raul “Roy” Reyna, Member Noemi Castro, Member John Estrada, Member Cynthia “Cy” Herrera, Member Staff in Attendance: Marjorie Flanagan, PARD Division Manager of Museums and Cultural Programs Michelle Rojas, ESB-MACC Culture and Arts Education Manager Marie Ortiz, ESB-MACC Culture and Arts Education Supervisor Tina Davila, ESB-MACC Administrative Specialist PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Cassie Smith, Member of the Ethnographic Research Working Group, PhD student at the University of New Mexico, and ESB-MACC Education Instructor let the board know that she had recently completed the draft of the Ethnographic dissertation research and had gone through several rounds of comments with her committee. Smith requested that she be placed on the February agenda so that she could provide the board with a presentation. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. The minutes from the Regular meeting of December 4, 2024, were approved on Vice Chair Zamarripa- Saenz’s motion. Member Herrera seconded the motion. Unanimous vote (8.0). Motion passed. STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. Staff briefing on staffing updates, December and January programs, marketing and outreach efforts, and updates on signature event planning. Olivia Tamzarian, ESB-MACC Culture and Arts Education Marketing & Outreach Representative reported on the Holistic Wellness programs, Education, Academia Cuauhtli, Caminos Teen Leadership programming, and current and upcoming marketing and outreach events. Tamzarian reminded the board 1 of the dates for their signature events and provided an update on potential themes for La Mujer. She also announced nominations for their Awards of Excellence event would be opening January 27th and would close March 23rd. She made it clear that board members were not allowed to nominate anyone themselves, but they could encourage others by spreading the word. (Please see the Board and Commissions Website for backup material.) DISCUSSION ITEMS 3. Update on Phase 2 Construction Project. Michelle Rojas, ESB-MACC Culture and …
2.5.25 MACC Staff Report – Website - Facebook - Instagram Please share our social media posts, sign up for our newsletter, and check out our upcoming events! Holistic Wellness Programming Past: All-Levels Yoga: Saturdays @ 10:30-11:30am (No class Jan 4,11) Southeast Library Attendance: 30 Focuses on body awareness, connection with the breath. with gentle movement, and time for meditation and relaxation. The library has mats to share. Chair Yoga: 3rd Friday of each month starting January (Jan 31 and Feb 21)@ 10am Yarborough Library Attendance: 6 A gentle form of yoga that can be done seated in a chair. These modifications make yoga accessible to people with various physical abilities Chair Yoga: 3rd Wednesday of each month starting January @ 10am Dove Springs Recreation Center Attendance: 6 A gentle form of yoga that can be done seated in a chair. These modifications make yoga accessible to people with various physical abilities. Women’s Circle (16+): Sunday, Jan 12 @ 3:30-5pm The Center for Arts + Healing Attendance:10 Join us to share in plática (heart-centered conversation), self-care practices, and canto (song). This is a time to connect with others, nurture yourself, and refill your cup under the light of the full moon. Taller Abierto: Painting/Drawing Workshop (18+): Tuesdays, January 14, 28 @ 9-11am Dove Springs Recreation Center Attendance:15 Art classes for all levels. Includes exploration of different techniques. All materials provided! Pre-registration required. Slow Flow + Sound Healing: 4th Saturdays of each month starting Jan. 25 @ 1:30-2:30pm My Vinyasa Practice- Highland Studio Attendance: 5 Join us for a serene and rejuvenating yoga experience. Designed to melt away stress and tension, this class combines gentle yoga poses, breathing techniques, and guided relaxation. The final relaxation includes sound healing bowls to help calm the mind, ease the body, and enhance overall well-being. Great for all levels. Pre-registration required. Voice/Guitar/Songwriting Lessons: Beginner/Intermediate (15+): Mondays, starting Jan. 27 @ 4-5pm Windsor Park Library Attendance: 7 Join award winning song-writer Javier Jara for voice, guitar and songwriting lessons. Skills addressed: left and right hand technique, chords, arpeggios, strumming patterns, vocal technique, and songwriting approaches. Please bring your own guitar. Pre-registration required. Guitar Lessons (15+): Tuesdays, starting January 28 George Washington Carver Museum Beginner 1:45-2:15pm Intermediate 2:45-3:30pm Attendance: 8 Join accomplished musician Mauricio Callejas for guitar lessons for beginners (finger placement, strumming, sight-reading) and intermediate (chord progressions, ear training, reading sheet music) students. Please bring your own …
Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center Phase 2 Improvements Project Update February 5, 2025 Heidi Tse, Capital Delivery Project Manager PROJECT TIMELINE: ESB MACC Groundbreaking for Phase 2 Improvements / Move-Out Began– 12/10/22. • • Parking Lot Closure – 3/10/23. • Contractor Mobilization/Pre-construction Inspections – Began 3/11/23. • Permitting (Site) – Approved on 7/25/23. • Bidding & Negotiation (GMP1/Site) – Executed contract on 8/28/23. • Construction (Site) – Underway since 8/28/23. • Permitting (Building) – Approved on 3/4/24. • Bidding & Negotiation (GMP2/Building) – Executed contract on 3/7/24. • Construction (Site + Building) – Currently underway. • AIPP ESB-MACC Phase 2 – Artist(s) selection approval by Austin City Council on 8/29/24 • • Building dry-in – Process of ensuring the building envelope is weather sealed is expected mid-February. Topping Out – Topmost structural beam was lifted into place on 9/11/24. CONSTRUCTION PROGRESS: • Site retaining wall at Zocalo is 75% complete. • Brick installation is ongoing and progressing to the north addition. • New electrical panels energized for the new building additions. • Test cleaning of exterior precast panels. • Installation of major mechanical equipment. • Preparing interior exposed concrete floors for final finish. • Framing interior soffits, doors, and windows. Site Tour: ANNOUNCEMENTS: • The City of Austin invites the MACC Advisory Board to a construction tour on Wednesday, March 26, 2025, at noon (12:00pm) to witness the progress firsthand. The building is projected to be completely enclosed with climate control. The site is still very active but the City wants to offer this last opportunity for a tour to show how the building and grounds have transformed from a vision to a reality. • City Council approved artists, Katherine Telley and Ruben Esquivel, to design and fabricate artwork for the ESB MACC Phase 2, Art in Public Places (AIPP) project. The artists are working on the conceptual design during the first quarter of the year. Please visit AIPP website for more announcements regarding the planned community • Concrete pours and large deliveries will continue. Work hours will adhere to the City’s noise ordinance. engagement for this project. Ordinance information can be found here. • The Confluence, a separate public/private partnership project has increased activities at the ESB MACC. The parking lot is the construction access point for the east side of the creek delta. There are trail detours because of the trail enhancements. Additional information can be …
Making the MACC: Communities of Practice and Latinx Cultural Citizenship Cassie Lynn Smith PhD Candidate University of New Mexico Overview Introduction to the Research Project History of the Community of Practice Contemporary Community of Practice Future of the Community of Practice Findings Applied Research Projects Introduction to the Project Conceptual Framework Community of Practice Cultural Citizenship “…the right to be different (in terms of race, ethnicity, or native language) with respect to the norms of the dominant national community, without compromising one's right to belong, in the sense of participating in the nation-state's democratic processes…. These demands can range from legal, political, and economic issues to matters of human dignity, well-being, and respect” (Rosaldo 1994, 57). Inequality in Austin • Segregation • Lack of Political Self Determination • Unequal Educational Opportunity Barrioization/Barriology (Villa 2000) 1) “the physical regulation and content constitution of space (via land-use decisions and the built environment) Landscape Effect (2) the social control of space via legal/juridical state apparatuses and police authority Law Effect (3) the ideological control of space (via the interpellation of citizen- subjects through educational and informational apparatuses” Media Effect Research Questions 1) What is the role of a community of practice in a publicly managed cultural center? 2) What is the role of a public cultural center in advancing cultural citizenship (Rosaldo 1994) for minoritized communities? 3) What resources, strategies, and techniques did the MACC CoP develop to respond to societal, political, and institutional pressures and if/how are they used in contemporary settings? 4) How did the MACC’s CoP influence the Latinx communities’ relationships with the COA and the future of decision making for and by cultural arts institutions in the city? Methods • Participant Observation • Interviews • Surveys • Archival Data • Photos and Videos Establishing a Community of Practice Segregation Political Self Determination Educational Opportunity Hillside Theater at the Oswaldo A.B. Cantu/Pan American Recreation Center Mural by Raúl Valdez Community of Practice Activism • Visibility • Legibility • Accessibility • Ingenuity • Possibility “Repertoire of Resources” (Wenger-Traynor and Wenger-Traynor 2015) Narratives Organizing Networks Praxis Projects Rasquache or Make Do Attitude Intergenerational Learning and Mentorship Contemporary Community of Practice • City of Austin Staff • Artists • Advocates • Art Educators • Participants • Collaborators Contemporary Barrioization in Austin Gentrification Legislation Culturally Relevant Educational Opportunities Community of Practice Activism Visibility Legibility Accessibility Ingenuity Possibility “Repertoire of Resources” (Wenger-Traynor and Wenger-Traynor 2015) …
EMMA S. BARRIENROS MEXICAN AMERICAN CULTURAL CENTER REGULAR MEETING MINUTES WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 2025 The Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center convened in a Regular meeting on Wednesday, February 5, 2025, at City Hall – Board and Commissions Room located at 301 West Second Street in Austin, Texas 78701. (Some members of the ESB-MACC Advisory Board participated via videoconference.) Chair Navarro called the Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center Meeting to order at 6:02pm. Board Members in Attendance: Board Members Absent: Angelica Navarro, Chair Gerardo Gandy, Member Lillian “Lily” Zamarripa-Saenz, Vice Chair Raul “Roy” Reyna, Member Hilario “Larry” Amaro, Member Noemi Castro, Member John Estrada, Member Mónica Siañez, Member Board Members in Attendance Remotely: Cynthia “Cy” Herrera, Member Anthony Martinez, Member (Arrived at 6:15pm/Left at 7:12pm) Staff in Attendance: Marjorie Flanagan, PARD Division Manager of Museums and Cultural Programs Michelle Rojas, ESB-MACC Culture and Arts Education Manager Marie Ortiz, ESB-MACC Culture and Arts Education Supervisor Tina Davila, ESB-MACC Administrative Specialist PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Chair Navarro took a moment to introduce commissioner Mónica Siañez and asked her to share a little about herself and why she joined the ESB-MACC Advisory board. Member Siañez let the board know she was an assistant professor for the University of Texas at Austin Public Health Program. She mentioned the work she did in public health was about empowering and encouraging students to get involved with their communities. Taking that into account, she shared that she had only lived in Austin for 5 years and hadn’t had a chance to get involved with her local community, so she felt it was important for her to be involved in some capacity and decided to join the board. 1 APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. The minutes from the Regular meeting of January 8, 2025, were approved on Member Castro’s motion. Vice Chair Zamarripa-Saenz seconded. Unanimous vote (7.0). Motion passed. Members Gandy, Martinez, and Reyna absent. STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. Staff briefing on staffing updates, December and January programs, marketing and outreach efforts, and updates on signature event planning. Michelle Rojas, ESB-MACC Culture and Arts Education Manager provided an update on the Holistic Wellness programs Will Clinic event that was held at Hardie Alcozer Law Firm where the goal was to help community members create basic wills, ensuring their wishes were legally documented and their families are protected. The program was created to help individuals gain peace of mind …
Briefings 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. Historic Landmark Commission Applications under Review for February 5, 2025 Meeting This list does not constitute a formal agenda and is subject to change. A final agenda will be posted at least 72 hours prior to the meeting. Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely, email preservation@austintexas.gov or call Sam Fahnestock at (512) 974-3393. Briefing on the FY24 Recommended Heritage Preservation Grants. Historic landmark and historic district permit applications 2504 Bridle Path – Culberson House – Addition, new doors and windows, new construction cabana, and new siding. National Register district permit applications 1003 Maufrais Street – West Line National Register Historic District – Addition and remodel, new construction cabana and pool. (Postponed to March 5, 2025) 810 W 11th Street – West Downtown National Register Historic District – Total demolition. 1908 Kenwood Avenue – Travis Heights-Fairview Park National Register Historic District – Demo of attached carport, new attached carport. 705 West Lynn Street – West Line National Register Historic District – Total demolition. 1804 Brackenridge Street Building #2 – Travis Heights-Fairview Park National Register Historic District – New construction rear unit. 1807 W 30th Street – Old West Austin National Register Historic District – New construction. Demolition and relocation permit applications (all total demolitions unless otherwise noted) 10. 2600 E Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard – Holy Cross Hospital – 78702 11. 8401 Hathaway Drive – Burnet Middle School – 78757 Commission Items 12. Discussion and possible action to appoint Commissioner Alvarez to the Architectural Review Committee.
HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION WEDNESDAY, February 5th, 2025 – 6:00 PM City Hall – Council Chambers 301 W. 2nd Street Austin, TX 78701 Some members of the Commission may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live. Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely, email preservation@austintexas.gov or call Sam Fahnestock at (512) 974-3393. COMMISSION MEMBERS: Ben Heimsath, Chair Roxanne Evans, Vice Chair Kevin Koch Carl Larosche Trey McWhorter Harmony Grogan Jaime Alvarez Raymond Castillo AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first (10) speakers who register to speak no later than noon the day before the meeting will be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. January 8, 2025 – Offered for consent approval. BRIEFINGS 1 2. Briefing on the FY25 Recommended Heritage Preservation Grants Presenter: Kristina Koufos PUBLIC HEARINGS/DISCUSSION AND ACTION Historic Landmark and Local Historic District Applications 3. HR-2024-095142 – 2504 Bridle Path Culberson House Council District 10 Proposal: Addition, new doors and windows, new cabana, new siding. (Postponed January 8, 2025) Applicant: Minnie Webb City Staff: Austin Lukes, Historic Preservation Office, 512-978-0766 Staff Recommendation: Grant the applicant’s request to postpone the public hearing to March 5, 2025. National Register District Permit Applications 4. HR-2024-123060 – 1003 Maufrais St. West Line National Register Historic District Council District 9 Proposal: Addition and remodel, new construction of a cabana and pool. (Postponed January 8, 2025) Applicant: Jennifer Hanlen City Staff: Kalan Contreras, Historic Preservation Office, 512-974-2727 Staff Recommendation: Grant the applicant’s request to postpone the public hearing to March 5, 2025. 5. DA-2024-089522 – 810 W 11th St. West Downtown National Register Historic District Council District 9 Proposal: Total demolition. (Postponed January 8, 2025) Applicant: Drew Raffaele City Staff: Austin Lukes, Historic Preservation Office, 512-978-0766 Staff Recommendation: Encourage rehabilitation and adaptive reuse, then relocation over demolition, but release the permit upon completion of a City of Austin Documentation Package. 6. HR-2024-165753 – 1908 Kenwood Ave. Travis Heights-Fairview Park National Register Historic District Council District 9 Proposal: Enclose garage, construct second story addition. Applicant: …
HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION WEDNESDAY, January 8th, 2025 – 6:00 PM Permitting and Development Center – Room 1405 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Drive Austin, TX 78752 Some members of the Commission may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live. Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely, email preservation@austintexas.gov or call Sam Fahnestock at (512) 974-3393. COMMISSION MEMBERS: Ben Heimsath, Chair x Roxanne Evans, Vice Chair x Kevin Koch x Carl Larosche x Trey McWhorter x x x ab vac x Harmony Grogan Jaime Alvarez Raymond Castillo JuanRaymon Rubio Tara Dudley DRAFT MINUTES CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first (10) speakers who register to speak no later than noon the day before the meeting will be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. Eric Standridge spoke on 1500 E 12th and Commissioner Rubio. MOTION: Take Item 17 out of order on a motion by Commissioner Grogan. Commissioner Koch seconded the motion. Vote: 8-0. The motion passed. 1 MOTION: Table further discussion on Item 17 on a motion by Commissioner Koch. Commissioner McWhorter seconded the motion. Vote: 8-0. The motion passed. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. December 4, 2024 – Offered for consent approval. BRIEFINGS 2. Briefing on the Austin Independent School District Bond Program Presenter: Dave Anderson CONSENT/CONSENT POSTPONEMENT AGENDA Historic Zoning Applications 3. C14H-2024-0103 – 1308 Springdale Rd. Council District 1 Proposal: Commission-initiated historic zoning. (Postponed December 4, 2024) Applicant: HLC City Staff: Kalan Contreras, Historic Preservation Office, 512-974-2727 Staff Recommendation: Grant the applicant’s request to postpone the public hearing to February 5, 2025. MOTION: Postpone the public hearing to February 5, 2025, per passage of the consent postponement agenda, on a motion by Commissioner Larosche. Commissioner Grogan seconded the motion. Vote: 8-0. The motion passed. Item 4 was pulled for discussion. Historic Landmark and Local Historic District Applications 5. HR-2024-095142 – 2504 Bridle Path Culberson House Council District 10 Proposal: Addition, new doors and windows, new cabana, new siding. (Postponed December 4, 2024) Applicant: Minnie Webb City Staff: Austin Lukes, Historic Preservation Office, 512-978-0766 Staff Recommendation: …
Briefing on FY 2025 Heritage Preservation Grant Recommendations Briefing on FY 2025 Heritage H i s t o r i c L a n d m a r k C o m m i s s i o n Preservation Grant Recommendations February 5, 2025 Historic Landmark Commission February 5, 2025 Heritage Tourism Division Austin Parks and Recreation Department Heritage Tourism Division Parks and Recreation Department Heritage Preservation Grant Initial Review 1. Must promote tourism and expand audiences; 2. Site must have a historic designation or be eligible for a historic designation; 3. Must be a qualifying historic preservation project or history-focused activity that includes stories rooted on places; 4. Measurable evaluation criteria; 6. Application must be complete. 5. Applicant must be in good standing with all City contracts and past Heritage Preservation Grants; austintexas.gov/heritage-preservation-grant Heritage Preservation Grant Program The purpose of the Heritage Preservation Grant is to preserve and restore historic sites and preservation activities that are actively marketed to tourists. Based on State Statute Ch. 351, the project must: • Be used for historical restoration and preservation projects or activities to encourage tourism to visit preserved historic sites. • At, or in the immediate vicinity of, Convention Center facilities or visitor information centers; Located in the areas that would be frequented by tourists and convention delegates • austintexas.gov/heritage-preservation-grant • Historic preservation projects and history-focused activities that promote the site’s FY25 Program Highlights history to tourists Term: 2 years • • • • Eligible: Non-Profit and For Profit (leased or owned) Funds preservation project costs (no match) • Online Application in Eng/Spn Tourism Marketing Training in Eng/Spn • Outreach and Education: Virtual and In-Person Awareness Workshops • Outreach and Education: New Applicants • Outreach and Education: Creative Collaborations REQUIREMENTS • Historic designated sites (or eligible) • Marketed to attract and expand audiences and tourism • Open and Accessible grounds • Occurs in Austin City Council District Grant Overview Owner authorization is required for all project proposals Capital Planning Educational Marketing Historic Designation Local, State, or National Historic Designation (or Advance Eligibility) Required Project Budget and Outside Subcontractor Bids for Each Activity Required; Match NOT Required Project Budget and Bid Selection Process Interdepartmental Review / External Panel / Architectural Review Committee / Historic Landmark Commission Interdepartmental Review / External Panel Interdepartmental Review / External Panel Interdepartmental Review / External Panel Awards $15,000 - $250,000 $30,000 $15,000 - $250,000 $30,000 …
HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION PERMITS IN NATIONAL REGISTER HISTORIC DISTRICTS FEBRUARY 5, 2025 DA-2024-089522 WEST DOWNTOWN AUSTIN HISTORIC DISTRICT 810 WEST 11TH STREET 5.0 – 1 PROPOSAL Demolish a contributing property. ARCHITECTURE A wide, double-pitch side-gabled roof dominates the front façade of the house. A dormer vent is present at the center located above and behind a small gable overhang above the front door, which features a modest pair of brackets on either side of it. There are windows on either side of the brackets, and, while similar in size and material, do not match and provide a small amount of asymmetry to the elevation. The windows have been replaced with newer units and feature nonfunctional shutters. There is a concrete porch held two steps above ground in front of the door, with a simple metal handrail all around. The foundation is pier-on-beam, with a vented crawlspace underneath the floor. The house is almost entirely clad in buff brick in good condition, except for the side dormers, which are clad in wood lap siding with vents also present. RESEARCH The house at 810 West 11th Street was built in the early-to-mid 1930s, and the long-term owners for over 20 years were Joseph & Ida Kasper. The former was a furrier and owned a business at 109 East 9th Street in downtown Austin. While living at the address, they housed their children while they studied at the University of Texas. The son, Albert, was a dentistry student who left school to serve in World War II and finished his degree upon his return, graduating in 1945. Their daughter, Beatrice, graduated from university and became a teacher at Baker Junior High School in Hyde Park. She married Stewart Barnett in 1947, and they lived together in the house before moving out sometime after 1949. In 1987, the residence was converted to office use and has continued in this function to present day. PROPERTY EVALUATION The property contributes to the West Downtown Austin National Register district. Designation Criteria—Historic Landmark 1) The building is more than 50 years old. 2) The building appears to retain high integrity. 3) Properties must meet two criteria for landmark designation (LDC §25-2-352). Staff has evaluated the property and determined that it does not meet two criteria: a. Architecture. The building is a good example of an intact minimal traditional bungalow in the district. b. Historical association. The property does …
