Plan Review Revision Form DevelopmentATX.com | Phone: 311 (or 512-974-2000 outside Austin) For submittal and fee information, see austintexas.gov/digitaldevelopment Download application before entering information. Plan Review #: ___________________________________________________________________ 2024-102393 Property Address: ________________________________________________________________ 1106 Travis Heights Blvd Description of Revision: Remove concrete and wood stairs to pool at north side of screened porch; Add an exterior handicap lift at deck outside Office; Add wood stair to pool at south side of screened porch; Add 1'-9 1/2" to north side of existing Kitchen and Dining Room-continuation of Laundry Rm addition; Renovate existing Kitchen Add interior elevator for handicapped access up to roof deck Remove interior partial stair and exterior metal stair to roof deck Remove sloped metal roof over stair tower Continue roof deck over area of stair tower that was previously roofed Remove ramp at Guest House-substitute 3 steps and landing over existing conc driveway _______________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________ NOTE: By signing below, you acknowledge once a revision is submitted, all permits will be put in a “pending” status. No inspections can be called until the revision is approved. Name: _________________________________ Email: Elizabeth Salaiz _____________ For Office Use Only Major Revision Minor Revision Accepted By: _______________________________ Assigned Reviewer: ____________________________________________________________ Approved By: ________________________________________________ Date: ___________ City of Austin | Plan Review Revision Form 8/7/20 | Page 1 of 1
Design Concepts for Review by ARC: 1707 Alameda Dr. Residence for Craig + Amy Rochette January 15th, 2025 Wang Architects ARCHITECTURE | URBAN DESIGN | MASTERPLANNING W O O DLA N D AV E. R. A D D E M A L A PROJECT LOCATION FAIR M O U N T AV E. E. V A A T A VIS T L A WANG ARCHITECTS Architecture + Urban Design SITE MAP SCALE - NTS PHOTO SHOWING PREVIOUS ADDITION WANG ARCHITECTS Architecture + Urban Design PHOTO SHOWING PREVIOUS PRIMARY BEDROOM ADDITION EXISTING EXTERIOR PHOTOS ' 7 3 5 ' 6 3 5 ' 5 3 5 ' 4 3 5 ' 3 3 5 ' 2 3 5 ' 1 3 5 ' 0 3 5 ' 9 2 5 ' 7 2 5 ' 6 2 5 ' 5 2 5 ' 4 2 5 NEW ADDITION EXISTING STRUCTURE N . L . B ' 0 1 NEW SHINGLE ROOF TO MATCH EXISTING SLOPE 7:12 TO MATCH EXISTING SLOPE 7:12 TO MATCH EXISTING 5' SANITARY SEWER EASEMENT LOT AREA: 6,705.8 SF ZONING DISTRICT: SF-3 EXISTING A/C PAD EXISTING GAS METER EXISTING: 1,586 SF EXISTING AND PROPOSED USE: SF-3 EXISTING TO REMAIN: 1,031 SF ' 8 2 5 . L . B ' 5 2 Z R C L L U F Z R C 12 Z R C 14 24" LIVE OAK ' 5 3 5 GARDEN EXISTING ELECTRIC METER NEW ADDITON: 1,477 SF TOTAL A/C: 2,508 FT. FRONT SETBACK: 25 FT SIDE SETBACK: 5 FT REAR SETBACK: 10 FT 5' B.L. WANG ARCHITECTS Architecture + Urban Design PROPOSED SITE MAP SCALE 1/8” = 1’-0” ' 1 3 5 ' 0 3 5 ' 9 2 5 ' 8 2 5 ' 7 2 5 ' 6 2 5 ' 5 2 5 ' 4 2 5 ' 3 2 5 ' 7 3 5 ' 6 3 5 ' 5 3 5 ' 4 3 5 ' 3 3 5 ' 2 3 5 ' 1 3 5 ' 0 3 5 ' 9 2 5 ' 7 2 5 ' 7 3 5 ' 6 3 5 ' 6 2 5 ' 5 2 5 ' 5 3 5 ' 4 2 5 ' 4 3 5 ' 3 3 5 ' 2 3 5 ' 1 3 5 ' 0 3 5 ' 9 2 5 ' …
WANG ARCHITECTS LLC Architecture + Urban Design 512.819.6012 www.wangarchitects.com GEORGETOWN 608 East University Ave. Georgetown, TX 78626 AUSTIN 3624 North Hills Dr. A201 Austin, TX 78731 January 10, 2025 Architectural Review Committee City of Austin Re: 1707 Alameda Drive Dear Architectural Review Committee, We are pleased to submit this project on behalf of our clients, Amy and Craig Rochette. The property at 1707 Alameda Drive is listed in the National Register of Historic Places. While not locally designated within the Travis Heights neighborhood, we recognize its historical significance and have worked with our clients to ensure that the proposed renovations will respect and preserve the character of the existing home. Proposed Renovation and Addition: The historic home was previously added onto with a primary bedroom that was not quite compatible with the existing home. For this reason, we propose to demolish this previous addition and replace it with a new addition. The proposed new addition scope includes a new Primary Bedroom suite and mudroom at the ground floor, and a new office with two new bedrooms at the second floor. The Secretary of Interior Standards for Rehabilitation state: New additions, exterior alterations, or related new construction will not destroy historic materials, features, and spatial relationships that characterize the property. The new work will be differentiated from the old and will be compatible with the historic materials, features, size, scale and proportion, and massing to protect the integrity of the property and its environment. At the new addition, we propose to use shingles at the roof to match the existing home, and vertical wood siding to complement the new horizontal siding on the existing home. We are proposing a bay window at the new addition that will allow it to be differentiated from the period of the existing home. We are working with the owners on mullion spacing, although this is not reflected in the submitted documents here. At the rear yard of the home to the East, the yard topography slopes dramatically upward. For this reason, we are keeping the addition close against the existing structure. For the existing home, we propose to renovate the interior spaces, but leave the exterior volume and character intact. We do propose to replace the existing asbestos siding with horizontal siding. Carport and Setback Considerations: The existing carport, which was erected prior to the owner’s purchase of the home, encroaches the setback line. We …
SHINGLE ROOF SHINGLE ROOF EXISTING FRONT VIEW (WEST) STUCCO STUCCO CONCRETE PORCH SLAB STUCCO STUCCO STUCCO STUCCO 02 EXISTING FRONT ELEVATION (WEST) CONCRETE STEPS 1/4" = 1'-0" NEW ROOF PEAK STANDING SEAM METAL ROOF SHINGLE ROOF REUSE ATTIC GABLE WINDOW FROM THE SOUTH SIDE OF HOUSE NEW SHED DORMER IN ATTIC STUCCO STUCCO THIN BRICK VENEER ON WOOD-FRAMED CHIMNEY SHINGLE ROOF SHINGLE ROOF SHINGLE ROOF STUCCO STUCCO STUCCO STUCCO STUCCO STUCCO STUCCO COMPOSITE PORCH FLOORING (WOOD LOOK-ALIKE) PAINTED WOOD RAILING WOOD STEPS 01 PROPOSED FRONT ELEVATION (WEST) 1/4" = 1'-0" PAINTED BEVEL SIDING PAINTED CEDAR SHINGLES PRELIM. FOR REVIEW 1/10/2025 PRELIM. FOR REVIEW 1/13/2025 not for regulatory Preliminary - review, permit or construction n o i t i d d A & l e d o m e R g n z r e t S i 1 5 7 8 7 X T , n i t s u A , G e u n e v A 5 0 1 4 8 2 2 2 5 4 3 2 1 5 1 3 7 8 7 X T , n i t s u A t c e t i h c r A , t o o r G e D l u a P e v i r D s l l i l H d n a h g H 2 0 2 6 i SHEET 1 OF 1 7 PRELIM. FOR REVIEW 1/10/2025 PRELIM. FOR REVIEW 1/13/2025 not for regulatory Preliminary - review, permit or construction n o i t i d d A & l e d o m e R g n z r e t S i 1 5 7 8 7 X T , n i t s u A , G e u n e v A 5 0 1 4 8 2 2 2 5 4 3 2 1 5 1 3 7 8 7 X T , n i t s u A t c e t i h c r A , t o o r G e D l u a P e v i r D s l l i l H d n a h g H 2 0 2 6 i SHEET 2 OF 2 7 EXISTING SIDE VIEW (NORTH) 02 EXISTING SIDE ELEVATION (NORTH) 1/4" = 1'-0" FOR REFERENCE: OLD GABLE ROOF REMOVED NEW SHED DORMER IN ATTIC SCREEN SCREEN DOOR …
Regular Meeting of the Environmental Commission January 15, 2025 at 6:00 PM Permitting And Development Center, Events Center, Room 1405 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Drive Austin, Texas 78752 Some members of the Environmental Commission will 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, call or email Elizabeth Funk, Watershed Protection Department, at (512) 568-2244, Elizabeth.Funk@austintexas.gov, no later than noon the day before the meeting. The following information is required: speaker name, item number(s) they wish to speak on, whether they are for/against/neutral, email address and telephone number (must be the same number that will be used to call into the meeting). CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Haris Qureshi Mariana Krueger Melinda Schiera Hanna Cofer, Vice Chair Colin Nickells Jennifer Bristol, Secretary David Sullivan Richard Brimer Perry Bedford, Chair CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL AGENDA The first 10 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 Approve the minutes of the Environmental Commission Regular Meeting on December 4, 2024 1 1. PUBLIC HEARINGS AND ACTION ITEMS Name: Westcreek Mixed Use, SP-2023-0276C Applicant: Quiddity, Justin Cadieux, PE Location: 5725 W US 290 Highway EB, Austin, TX, 78749 Council District: District 8 Staff: Mike McDougal, Environmental Policy Program Manager, Development Services Department; 512-974-6380, mike.mcdougal@austintexas.gov Applicant request: Redevelopment Exception in the Barton Springs Zone [LDC 25-8- 26] Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends the Redevelopment Exception for this project. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS Presentation, discussion, and action regarding a recommendation to Austin City Council on the creation, continuation, termination, and status of a concession including issuance of a Request for Proposal for a concession in Town Lake Metropolitan Park for inclusion in the joint report between the Parks and Recreation Board and the Environmental Commission that is provided to City Council annually – Karen Charles, Contract Management Specialist, and Denisha Cox, Contract Management Supervisor, Parks and Recreation Department. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American …
1. 2. ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION REGULAR CALLED MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, December 4, 2024 The Environmental Commission convened in a Regular meeting on Wednesday, December 4, 2024, at 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Drive in Austin, Texas. Chair Bedford called the Environmental Commission Meeting to order at 6:02 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Perry Bedford, Jennifer Bristol, Hanna Cofer, Mariana Krueger, Haris Qureshi, Melinda Schiera, David Sullivan, Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Commissioners Absent: Colin Nickells and Richard Brimer PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None APPROVAL OF MINUTES Approve the minutes of the Environmental Commission Regular Meeting on November 6, 2024 The minutes of the Environmental Commission Regular Meeting on November 6, 2024 were approved on Commissioner Bristol’s motion, Commissioner Cofer’s second on a 7-0 vote. Commissioners Nickells and Brimer were absent. PUBLIC HEARINGS AND ACTION ITEMS Name: Dredge of Channel Rd. Lagoon, SP-2023-0367D Applicant: Stephen Hawkins, Aqua Permits Location: 4824 Laguna Ln, Austin, TX, 78746 Council District: District 8 Staff: Miranda Reinhard, Environmental Scientist Senior, Watershed Protection Department; 512-978-1537, miranda.reinhard@austintexas.gov Applicant request: Request to vary from LDC 25-8-261(C)(9)(a) to allow more than 25 cubic yards of dredging in Lake Austin. Staff Recommendation: Recommended with conditions Speakers: Miranda Reinhard, WPD 1 3. 4. 5. Jon Fichter, Aqua Permits Liz Johnston, Interim Environmental Officer A motion to close the public hearing passed on Commissioner Bedford’s motion, Commissioner Krueger’s second, on a 7-0 vote. Commissioners Nickells and Brimer were absent. A motion to recommend the Dredge of Channel Rd. Lagoon variance request with conditions passed on Commissioner Bristol’s motion, Commissioner Bedford’s second, on a 7–0 vote. Commissioners Nickells and Brimer were absent. Name: Loyola Flats, SP-2024-0147C.SH Applicant: Allison Lehman, Kimley-Horn Location: 6700 Decker Lane, Austin, TX, 78724 Council District: District 1 Staff: Miranda Reinhard, Environmental Scientist Senior, Watershed Protection Department; 512-978-1537, miranda.reinhard@austintexas.gov Applicant request: Request to vary from LDC 25-8-261(G) to allow floodplain modification in the Critical Water Quality Zone (CWQZ) Staff Recommendation: Recommended with conditions Speakers: Miranda Reinhard, WPD Dwayne Shoppa, Kimey-Horn A motion to close the public hearing passed on Commissioner Bedford’s motion, Commissioner Krueger’s second, on a 7-0 vote. Commissioners Nickells and Brimer were absent. A motion to recommend the Loyola Flats variance request with conditions passed on Commissioner Bristol’s motion, Commissioner Bedford’s second, on a 7–0 vote. Commissioners Nickells and Brimer were absent. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS Discussion and recommendation on strategies to improve the tree canopy in Austin – Environmental Commissioners Richard Brimer and Melinda …
ITEM FOR ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION AGENDA COMMISSION MEETING DATE: January 15, 2025 NAME & NUMBER OF PROJECT: Westcreek Mixed Use SP-2023-0276C NAME OF APPLICANT OR ORGANIZATION: Quiddity, Justin Cadieux, PE LOCATION: 5725 W US 290 Highway EB, Austin 78749 COUNCIL DISTRICT: Council District 8 ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW STAFF: WATERSHED: Mike McDougal Environmental Policy Program Manager Development Services Department 512-974-6380 mike.mcdougal@ austintexas.gov Barton Creek Watershed Barton Springs Zone classification Drinking Water Protection Zone REQUEST: Redevelopment Exception in the Barton Springs Zone [LDC 25-8-26] Staff recommends the Redevelopment Exception for this project. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: STAFF CONDITION: Not applicable. Development Services Department Staff Recommendations Project Name: Request: Westcreek Mixed Use Ordinance Standard: Watershed Protection Ordinance (current code) The request is for an affirmative recommendation for this project to develop using the Redevelopment Exception in the Barton Springs Zone [LDC 25-8-26] Per LDC 25-8-26(F)(1), this project requires approval from City Council because the redevelopment includes more than 25 dwelling units. The project proposes 305 units. § 25-8-26 REDEVELOPMENT EXCEPTION IN THE BARTON SPRINGS ZONE. (A) This section applies to property located in the Barton Springs Zone that has existing commercial development if: (1) no unpermitted development occurred on the site after January 1, 1992, and (2) the property owner files a site plan application and an election for the property to be governed by this section. COMPLIES COMPLIES (B) For property governed by this section, this section supersedes Article 13 (Save Our Springs Initiative), to the extent of conflict. (C) In this section: (1) STANDARD POND means water quality controls that comply with Section 25-8-213 (Water Quality Control Standards) or are approved under Section 25-8-151 (Innovative Management Practices); and (2) SOS POND means water quality controls that comply with all requirements of Section 25-8-213 (Water Quality Control Standards) and the pollutant removal requirements of Section 25-8-514(A) (Pollution Prevention Required). (D) The requirements of this subchapter do not apply to the subdivision of property if at the time of redevelopment under this section subdivision and site plan applications are filed concurrently. (E) The requirements of this subchapter do not apply to the redevelopment of property if the redevelopment meets all of the following conditions: (1) The redevelopment may not increase the existing amount of impervious cover on the site. Not applicable COMPLIES Not applicable COMPLIES COMPLIES COMPLIES must have: (2) The redevelopment may not increase non-compliance, if any, with Article 7, Division 1 (Critical Water Quality Zone …
Redevelopment Exception in the Barton Springs Zone Westcreek Mixed Use 5725 W US 290 Highway EB, Austin 78749 SP-2023-0276C Mike McDougal Environmental Policy Program Manager Development Services Department 1 AGENDA The Site The Code The Project 2 The Site 3 VICINITY MAP N PROJECT LOCATION 4 WATERSHED CLASSIFICATION MAP N PROJECT LOCATION 5 EDWARDS AQUIFER RECHARGE ZONE MAP RECHARGE ZONE N PROJECT LOCATION 6 AERIAL IMAGE 7 Property Data • Barton Creek Watershed • Barton Springs Zone Classification • Edwards Aquifer Recharge Zone • Drinking Water Protection Zone • Full Purpose Jurisdiction • Council District 8 • Originally developed as a commercial use • All uplands (no CWQZ; no WQTZ) 8 The Code 9 What is the Redevelopment Exception (RE)? Section 25-8-26 of the Land Development Code (Redevelopment Exception in the Barton Springs Zone) allows for redevelopment of existing commercial properties in the Barton Springs Zone. Section 25-8-26 supersedes Article 13 (Save Our Springs Initiative), to the extent of conflict. There are many requirements associated with the redevelopment exception. However, in brief summary the redevelopment exception resets the watershed impervious cover limit equal to the amount of impervious cover currently on site. 10 What is the Redevelopment Exception (RE)? (continued) So the redevelopment exception allows the developer to remove existing impervious cover and build back up to the same amount of impervious cover. To be clear, there are other requirements including regulations that provide environmental benefit. 11 What are the requirements of the RE? LDC 25-8-26(E) lays out nine requirements: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. May not increase impervious cover. May not increase non-compliance Critical Water Quality Zone, Water Quality Transition Zone, or Critical Environmental Feature requirements. Must comply with Environmental Resource Inventory, Erosion and Sedimentation Control, and fiscal requirements. The water quality controls on the redevelopment site must provide a level of water quality treatment that is equal to or greater than that which was previously provided. Item no. 6 provides additional WQ requirements. Must obtain a Barton Springs Zone Operating Permit for ponds. 12 What are the requirements of the RE? (continued) 6. A site with more than 40 percent net site area impervious cover, must have: (a) sedimentation/filtration ponds for the entire site; or (b) SOS ponds and sedimentation/filtration ponds for the entire site. 7. A site with 40 percent or less net site area impervious cover, must have SOS ponds for the entire site. 8. Must …
2024 ANNUAL CONCESSION REPORT Presented by Karen Charles and Denisha Cox Environmental Commission Meeting January 15, 2025 AUSTIN CITY CODE Austin City Code § 8-1-73 requires that on or before January 31st of each year, the director shall deliver a report to the Parks and Recreation Board and the Environmental Commission on the concessions granted under this division. The annual report, prepared under this section, shall include: • The name of each concession operating in Town Lake • An income and expenditure statement for each • The total number of watercrafts rented in Town Lake Metropolitan Park; concession; Metropolitan Park; and by a concession. • A statement describing any problems caused or created 2 Concessions Austin Rowing Club at Waller Creek Boathouse Butler Pitch and Putt EpicSUP Expedition School Lone Star Riverboat Cruises Rowing Dock Texas Rowing Center Zilker Café (temporarily closed) Zilker Eagle Railroad Zilker Park Boat Rentals 3 3 Contract Terms 4 FY24 Gross Sales, Expenditures, and Payments to the City s n o i l l i M $3.5 $3.0 $2.5 $2.0 $1.5 $1.0 $0.5 $0.0 Butler Pitch and Putt (Pecan Grove Golf Partners) *EpicSUP Expedition School Rowing Dock Lone Star Riverboats $1,111,905 $1,098,532 $91,995 Texas Rowing Center $2,453,441 $2,102,044 $359,170 Austin Rowing Club at Waller Creek Boathouse $3,387,564 $2,241,722 $12,000 *Zilker Eagle Zilker Park Boat Rentals $315,563 $268,229 $- $976,444 $645,066 $90,285 $1,696,571 $1,226,323 $175,953 Gross Sales Reported Expenditures Payments $3,167,723 $1,087,331 $255,218 $346,788 $213,122 $42,302 $28,877 $12,986 $2,712 5 Total Gross Sales $18,000,000 $16,000,000 $14,000,000 $12,000,000 $10,000,000 $8,000,000 $6,000,000 $4,000,000 $2,000,000 Annual Gross Sales Since 2020 $- FY20 Total Gross Sales $6,722,615 FY21 $12,380,735 FY22 $15,994,081 FY23 $13,554,936 FY24 $13,484,877 6 6 Capital Improvements Butler Pitch and Putt – $93,894 • New well water pump • Seasonal tree maintenance • Sod/Turfgrass installation • Updates to the putting green drainage system • Metal roof installation over outdoor trellis structures Rowing Dock – $6,676 • Ground Improvements 7 Concessions Outside of Lady Bird Lake Permit Type Term Permits Issued Cost / Permit Revenue Commercial Use – Food or Other Specific Park Use Commercial Use – Fitness Trainers Commercial Use – Performing Artists Golf Concessions (4 golf courses) TOTAL REVENUE COLLECTED Six month Single day Six month Single day N/A 22 (7,120 attendees total) 62 29 N/A $500-$1500 $50 $50/trainer $20/sound $0.45/attendee $10 N/A $22,825 $4,434 $280 $497,829 $525,368 8 Parks and Recreation Board Recommendations Environmental Impact In …
2024 ANNUAL CONCESSION REPORT Presented by Karen Charles and Denisha Cox Environmental Commission Meeting January 15, 2025 AUSTIN CITY CODE Austin City Code § 8-1-73 requires that on or before January 31st of each year, the director shall deliver a report to the Parks and Recreation Board and the Environmental Commission on the concessions granted under this division. The annual report, prepared under this section, shall include: • The name of each concession operating in Town Lake • An income and expenditure statement for each • The total number of watercrafts rented in Town Lake Metropolitan Park; concession; Metropolitan Park; and by a concession. • A statement describing any problems caused or created 2 Concessions Austin Rowing Club at Waller Creek Boathouse Butler Pitch and Putt EpicSUP Expedition School Lone Star Riverboat Cruises Rowing Dock Texas Rowing Center Zilker Café (temporarily closed) Zilker Eagle Railroad Zilker Park Boat Rentals 3 3 Contract Terms 4 FY24 Gross Sales, Expenditures, and Payments to the City 5 Total Gross Sales $18,000,000 $16,000,000 $14,000,000 $12,000,000 $10,000,000 $8,000,000 $6,000,000 $4,000,000 $2,000,000 Annual Gross Sales Since 2020 $- FY20 Total Gross Sales $6,722,615 FY21 $12,380,735 FY22 $15,994,081 FY23 $13,554,936 FY24 $13,484,877 6 6 Capital Improvements Butler Pitch and Putt – $93,894 • New well water pump • Seasonal tree maintenance • Sod/Turfgrass installation • Updates to the putting green drainage system • Metal roof installation over outdoor trellis structures Rowing Dock – $6,676 • Ground Improvements 7 Concessions Outside of Lady Bird Lake Permit Type Term Permits Issued Cost / Permit Revenue Commercial Use – Food or Other Specific Park Use Commercial Use – Fitness Trainers Commercial Use – Performing Artists Golf Concessions (4 golf courses) TOTAL REVENUE COLLECTED Six month Single day Six month Single day N/A 22 (7,120 attendees total) 62 29 N/A $500-$1500 $50 $50/trainer $20/sound $0.45/attendee $10 N/A $22,825 $4,434 $280 $497,829 $525,368 8 Parks and Recreation Board Recommendations Environmental Impact In new contracts, consider recent studies and how that can impact water quality, the environment, safety, wildlife, and outdoor recreation. Revenue Share In new contracts, reevaluate the revenue sharing of that concession’s contract and weigh it against recent rates and the public’s ability to enjoy the park. 9 9 Environmental Commission Recommendations Marine Waste Disposal Verify that three years of records have been maintained for entities that pump waste on Lady Bird Lake; include these monthly records in the public …
SPECIAL CALLED MEETING ELECTRIC BOARD Wednesday January 15, 2025 @ 10:00 AM- In Person PERMITTING DEVELOPMENT CENTER/ 1st FLOOR, CONF RM 1401-1402 6310 WILHELMINA DELCO DR AUSTIN, TEXAS 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, contact rick.arzola@austintexas.gov. CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Gabriel Flores-Chair (Fuentes); Delwin Goss (Velasquez); David Johnson- V Chair (Madison), Victoria Shope (R.Alter), Ben Brenneman (A.Alter), Deschaine, David (Pool); Christian Spies(Kelly); Michael Grant (Qadri); Joel Cochren(Page) Rogelio Wallace (Vela) Kenny King(Watson) AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 10 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- 2024. 1. Approve the minutes of the Electrical Board Regular Called Meeting from August 21st , DISCUSSION 2. Technical Advisory Panel, its function, and responsibilities in the Austin Criteria Manual. 3. Austin Energy Technical Advisory Panel- discussion on its process, members of its panel and decisions on the Austin Energy Criterial Manual 4. Discussion on enforcement of Electrical Registration 80.38 5. Commercial Plan Review update; Submittals, on time ratio and staffing. 6. Building and Trade Contractor Service update; permit application process, turnaround 7. Commercial and Residential Inspection update on staff vacancies and timely inspections. times and staffing DISCUSSION AND ACTION 8. Approve 2025 Electrical Board Schedule FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair access. If requiring Sign Language Interpreters or alternative formats, please give notice at least 2 days (48 hours) before the meeting date. Please call Rick Arzola at Development Services Department, Building Inspections, at (512) 974-2417, for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711.
2025 Approved Meeting Schedule for Electric Board The board shall meet monthly at 10:00 am or when the board is legally required to meet to comply with a legal deadline. MEETING DATES CANCELLED DATES Notes (The 3rd Wednesday) January 15, 2025 February 19, 2025 March 19, 2025 April 16, 2025 May 21, 2025 June 18, 2025 July 16, 2025 August 20, 2025 September 17, 2025 October 15, 2025 November 19, 2025 December 17, 2025 Spring Break Week Election of Officers Annual Report Due Annual Meeting schedule Due Remember to note change in regular meeting date if it conflicts with a holiday.
January 15, 2025 SPECIAL CALLED MEETING Electric Board DRAFT MINUTES The Electric Board convened in a Special Called Board Meeting on January 15, 2025, at the Permitting Development Center at 10:04 am. Board Members in Attendance: Victoria Shope, David Johnson, Delwin Goss, Michael Grant, David Deshaine, Ben Brenneman, Kenny King, Members Not in Attendance: Joel Cochren, Gabe Flores, Rogelio Wallace and Christian Spies. Staff in Attendance: Rick Arzola (DSD), Maria Jaramillo (DSD) James Epperson (DSD), Marty Starrett (DSD), Hyatt Dunn (DSD), Brydan Summers (DSD) and Josh Contreras (AE) PUBLIC CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: No one registered to speak. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. The minutes were approved for the August 21,2024 , regular called meeting on board member Grant motion, board member Deshaine second the motion. Motion passed on a 7-0 vote. DISCUSSION 2. Technical Advisory Panel, its functions, responsibilities in the Austin Criteria Manual- Land development rules administrator (LDRA) Brydan Summers reported to the board that the Technical Advisory Review panel, know as TARP was established in March 2023 when council passed a resolution to have a review panel to discuss existing and proposed rules in the administrative criterial manuals. To consider ways to better align criteria manuals with existing city council policies, city housing goals and industry best practices as well as needs of individual departments and the protection of public health and safety. TARP review staff consist of city staff and housing and development industry professionals, which include architects, landscape architects, engineers, traffic engineers and arborists to assist with the city’s 8 criteria manuals. Each department with the city has 1 person to administer these manuals to the LDRA. 3. Austin Energy Technical Advisory panel- Josh Contreras with Austin Energy, summarized the process for AE version of the TARP process with Austin Energy Criteria Manual. In that, AE meets internally for discussion of any updates and or changes to the Criteria manual with external input. AE’s internal review team will then review and write the proposed changes, AE will then review those changes and look for inconsistencies before submitting it to Austin Energy’s management team for review. Forward it to community stakeholders for input and comment, after feedback from community stakeholder, AE review team will then adjust as necessary before sending it back to Austin Energy management team for final review before submitting to the LDRA and TARP panel for review and posting. 4. Discussion on Electrical Registration enforcement 80.38- …
REGULAR MEETING of the EARLY CHILDHOOD COUNCIL JANUARY 15, 2025, 9:00 A.M. CITY HALL, BOARD AND COMMISSION ROOM #1101 301 WEST SECOND STREET AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the Early Childhood Council may be participating by videoconference. 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, call or email Caitlin Oliver, Program Coordinator, Austin Public Health, at 512-972-6205 or Caitlin.Oliver@austintexas.gov. CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS/COMMISSIONERS: Cathy McHorse, Chair Eliza Gordon Cynthia McCollum Brianna Menard Hilda Rivas Ellana Selig Choquette Hamilton, Vice Chair Tom Hedrick Andrea McIllwain Alice Navarro Casie Schennum AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first five speakers to register 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 Early Childhood Council Regular Meeting on November 13, 2024 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS Appoint Andrea McIllwain and Eliza Gordon to the Early Childhood Council Quality-of- Life (QoL) Study Workgroup DISCUSSION ITEMS Presentation from UpTogether regarding their recent work in Austin and the organization’s fiscal year 2026 budget recommendation to City Council Presenter: • Meng Qi, UpTogether Southwest Partnership Manager Presentation from Austin Public Health and the Economic Development Department regarding the implementation of a network hub for home-based child care providers in Austin-Travis County Presentation from Go Austin Vamos Austin (GAVA) regarding City of Austin investment in home-based relative (or FFN- Family, Friend, or Neighbor) child care for FY 2026 Presenters: • Michelle Mejia, Early Childhood & Family Health Lead Organizer • Monica Guzmán, Policy Director Presentation from the Success By 6 Coalition regarding budget recommendations for FY 2026 Presenter: • Barbara Grant Boneta, Director, Austin/Travis County Success By 6 Overview from the ECC Budget Workgroup of the Fiscal Year 2026 City of Austin budget process and discussion of potential ECC recommendations STAFF BRIEFINGS Briefing from Caitlin Oliver, Austin Public Health (APH), updates from related local early childhood groups such as Austin Chapter of the Texas Association for the Education of Young Children, Austin ISD, Travis …
City of Austin Early Childhood Council Budget Input Presentation January 2025 UpTogether is working to change systems that perpetuate poverty. Together, with our members, partners, and community organizations, we: ● Invest in families and individuals experiencing financial hardship; and ● Amplify stories and data to show the impact of investing in people and provide evidence that it works Capital People must have access to sufficient capital to invest in their own lives. Community People benefit from the power of community and naturally and routinely exchange social capital to support one another. Choice People are experts in their own lives and must have full choice and control over their time and resources. Work to Date in Austin Austin Site Launch With support from St. David’s Foundation, Google, and MSDF, we launched our site in Austin to invest in 380 inaugural members. Central TX 12-Month Pilot We launched the Central Texas 12- Month Pilot, investing in 173 households (163 in Austin and 10 in Georgetown) with $1,000 per month for 12 months. St. David’s Foundation and other local philanthropic partners funded the pilot, while the City of Austin signed on as a learning partner . Family Stabilization Grants In August 2023, the City of Austin allocated $1.3M towards the Family Stabilization Grants to provide more families with $1,000/month for 12 months. 2020 2022 2024 2018 2021 2023 COVID-19 Relief Efforts City of Austin Pilot Together with local philanthropy, the City of Austin Equity Office, City of Austin Innovation Office, and Austin Public Health, UpTogether invested $14.4M directly in 7,490 Central Texas households most impacted by COVID- 19 ($500 to $2,000/household). In May 2022, the City of Austin approved a $1.18 million guaranteed income pilot with UpTogether using general funds. In partnership with the Equity Office and St. David’s Foundation, we are investing in 135 households with $1,000/month for 12 months. Family Stabilization Grants - Continued In August 2024, the City of Austin again allocated $1.3M towards continuing Family Stabilization Grants in the 2024 - 25 year. Connect Our signature online platform where members gain access to opportunities for unrestricted cash transfers, surveys, social groups and more. Through UpTogether Connect , we: ● Lea rn w it h members , ● Inves t in t hem, a nd ● Support t hem in ma king connect ions w it h ot hers . 5 Impact Measurement ● Housing stability ● Food security ● …
Austin-Travis County Family Child Care Educator Network WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 15, 2025 EARLY CHILDHOOD COUNCIL CAITLIN OLIVER, AUSTIN PUBLIC HEALTH Planning grant $25,000 grant from Home Grown, called the “Building Comprehensive Networks (BCN)” grant In 2024, we planned a comprehensive support network for home-based/family child care providers in Austin-Travis County. The Austin-Travis County Family Child Care Educator Network will include supports for all types of home-based providers: Licensed • Registered Listed • • • Family, Friend, & Neighbor (FFN) • All home-based providers (Licensed, registered, listed, FFN) • Geographic Region: City of Austin and Travis County Target Population Outputs • Year 1: 50 home-based providers are network members • Year 2: 75 home-based providers are network members Long-term Outcomes/Impacts • Improved provider well-being • Improved economic well-being and sustainability • Improved home-based child care (HBCC) quality • Improved child health and development and family well-being Funding: • City of Austin program funds • Home Grown implementation grant • Affordable Child Care Now initiative Staffing: • City of Austin staff (including in-kind staffing) • Staff person with FCC experience Materials: • Business tools (e.g., Texas Child Care Tools) Physical space: • Space for network meetings Existing infrastructure: • Collaboration with United Way, GAVA, AVANCE Provider Voice: • Provider advisory committee • Other opportunities as they arise (e.g., feedback at trainings) Main activities in Year 1 Strengthening systems of support Peer mentor program Monthly meetings Trainings Resource sharing Financial relief grant program for eligible registered and licensed providers National Association for Family Child Care (NAFCC) membership Connecting providers and families to resources 2025 (Year 1) Budget $75,000 implementation grant from Home Grown $75,000 from the City of Austin in matching funds, approved in fiscal year 2025 budget City of Austin in-kind staffing to support implementation of the network Majority of Year 1 funding will be used to hire a person to run the network and for the financial relief grant program. Additional funds are needed to fully fund the network in 2025 and expand the network in future years. Next steps ▪ Execute contract with Home Grown for the $75K implementation grant ▪ Economic Development Depart to hire a network staff person ▪ Roll out financial relief grants for eligible home-based providers ▪ Form the Provider Advisory Committee ▪ Recruit network members Questions Cindy Gamez Program Manager, Economic Development Department Cynthia.Gamez@austintexas.gov Caitlin Oliver Early Childhood Program Coordinator, Austin Public Health Caitlin.Oliver@austintexas.gov
Bloom where you are Planted GAVA | City of Austin Budget Recommendations: FY 2026 Investment in Home-based Relative Care (FFN) Early Childcare Council Meeting January 15, 2025 Michelle Mejia, Early Childhood & Family Health Lead Organizer Monica Guzmán, Policy Director What is Friend, Family, Neighbor (FFN) Child Care? “FFN is a broad term encompassing many types of caregivers, typically those who have a previous relationship with the children for whom they care. They are the grandmothers, nanas, aunties, abuelitas, family, friends and neighbors who care for children. “ One in four children in the U.S. under the age of 5 is cared for by a grandparent some or all of the time their parent is at work (ZERO TO THREE 2017). https://homegrownchildcare.org/parents-choose-quality-when-they-use- family-friend-and-neighbor-care/ Parents with sick children Food service workers Stay-at-home parents City employees Who utilizes and Benefits from FFN childcare? First responders Expecting parents Healthcare professionals Teachers Non-traditional hour workers Caregivers of elders *These are some of the groups we have encountered Importance of Community Organizing in FRiend FAMILY Neighbor Communities Increases family child care quality, safety, and health through professional development, home improvements, technology support, and peer networks Economic stability for working class & low income families Cultural & lingusitic connection Brings people out of the shadows and most importantly our children who are in FFN spaces Increased access to services and resources Community organizing is a process through which people most affected by inequities collectively build power, develop leadership, and take direct action to address systemic issues. RAPID Early childhood SUrvey: preliminary Local Data Budget asks $350K Implementation of a direct assistance program pilot for thriving providers Integrate Home Grown Thriving Providers Project into BCN to address economic stability caused by low wages for their care work and Austin’s affordability crisis; focused on those providing FFN relative child care (aunties, grandparents, family members caring for children they are related to) Monthly payment model for relative caregivers Offer a pathway to become listed providers $75K Sustain funding for Austin Public Health to continue Building Comprehensive Networks (BCN) partnership with HomeGrown to support strategies for home-based child care GAVA supports City of Austin & Travis Co collaboration for $500K Prop A funding for essential network program costs not funded by $75K $200K Implementation Funds for Building Comprehensive Networks strategy for a Mobile Lending Library for home-based family child care providers to increase access to quality Early Childhood learning materials …
Austin/Travis County S COA Budget Discussion Success By 6 Coalition The Success By 6 Coalition is a network of child and family advocates — providers, parents, policymakers, civic leaders, and experts — working together to transform our early childhood system. 90% of brain development happens before age 5. Maintain Funding Social Service Contracts High-Quality Childcare Fee Waivers - - - - - - - - adjustment) $768,157.08) Family Connects Homegrown Implementation Grant Match ($75,000 annually through grant) Start Up Costs for Pre-K Classrooms (consider increasing funding to at least $170,666 for 8 classrooms to reduce reduction in number of classrooms addressed) Incorporating an annual cost of living adjustment for all social service contracts (5% COLA PreK Partnerships, Shared Services (previous amount awarded through ARPA funds for FY 25 is Family Stabilization Grants ($1.3 million, consider increasing to support more families) New Investments for Consideration: - Additional EDD FTE staff focused on early childhood projects/contracts - Meeting one time funding requests from partners that received smaller social contract awards for technology and staff retention requests Thinking about the future - Planning for Travis County Prop A implementation is still taking place, with resource allocation and timing being unclear - Early Childhood funding cliff that needs to be addressed THANK YOU
ECC Budget Workgroup Discussion – 1/15/25 Members: ECC – Hilda Rivas, Alice Navarro, Tom Hedrick; GAVA – Laura Olson; Sx6 – Barbara Grant Boneta; APH – Caitlin Oliver, Rachel Farley; EDD – Cynthia Gamez Process/Timing – one-month acceleration over prior efforts • ✓12/18 Initial meeting • ✓ 12/18-1/8 Lock in January ECC meeting attendees and gather input • Today Further community input at ECC • Today ECC meeting and discussion of priorities from community attendees and APH • 1/15-2/6 Finalize recommendations and consolidate into a formal recommendation for broader ECC discussion. • 2/12 ECC discussion and vote on any formal communications to Council • 2/12 Pass on information to the JIC 1 Context • City budgets are challenged/tight • ARPA dollars rolling off – significant service reductions • Travis County Prop A – want Early Care $ to be net increased (no budget shifting to County) 2 Budget Item or Program Name Recommendation - for Comments Fee Waivers for Qualifying Childcare Centers, Economic Development Grant Program These are not one time, some ambiguity on baking these into city budget Discussion Continue Fee Waiver Process One Time COLA adjustments of 5% in FY 25, several programs Make COLA adjustments annually and incorporated in contracts. 2.5% estimated for 2025 Best practice PreK classroom start-up funds Fund an additional $36,266 (added to $134,400 current) Without funding, classrooms are reduced from 8 to 6/7 EDD EC staffing Fully fund a full-time staff person for contract management Temporary employee is rolling off and needs to be replaced with full time position Seek clarification and more permanent funding APH considers this one-time funding since it comes from 1115 Waiver/DSRIP. Maternal infant outreach program. Services for African American women with low income during pregnancy and throughout the first year postpartum, including health education, resource navigation assistance, one-on- one home visits, birth education, and labor and delivery support Family Connects Homegrown and BCN, Implementation of a comprehensive support network and resource hub for home-based childcare providers Expand FFN Focus All ARPA-related funding Point out service reductions Determine what services are at risk with reduction in funding from FY ‘24 to ‘25 APH Recommendation to be discussed 1-15, also input from GAVA Need an accurate view of service reductions post ARPA reductions 3 Integration with Travis County Prop A Budget Item or Program Name Comments Recommendation - for Discussion Sustain or expand these programs Sustain or expand these programs …
Program Name Description EDD Childcare Contracts - EDD General Fund FY25 Amount FY24 Amount Agency Availability Notes Austin Public Health Early Childhood Investments Table Mainspring Magic Quality Investment Project This program expands the training and professional development opportunities offered to teachers to enable them to build skills and expertise in areas aligned with the three pillars of Mainspring's successful model - Innovative Learning, Health & Wellness, and the Whole Family Approach. Mainspring Schools Childcare for Black Mothers RISE will provide free or low-cost, short-term, culturally congruent, high-quality drop-in childcare, for Black mothers who are a part of the Black Mama’s Village in Central Texas for children 6 weeks through age 5. Drop- in care is a back-up childcare option for parents when they need temporary, short-term care. Rise Child Development Center Quality Childcare Collaborative (QC3) (includes Continuity of Childcare System Services) Programming to increase childcare quality, including Director Mentoring, CLASS Training, and the Jeannette Watson Wage Supplement Program; Temporary “bridge” funding for children in subsidized childcare who would otherwise be terminated or not enrolled due to federal funding rules. Workforce Solutions Capital Area Workforce Board $34,000 $71,400 Ongoing This contract was first funded for 6 months in FY24 under a new award from the APH Early Childhood RFP. FY25 Includes a one-time 5% COLA of $3,400. $68,064 $142,933 Ongoing This contract was first funded for 6 months in FY24 under a new award from the APH Early Childhood RFP. FY25 Includes a one-time 5% COLA of $6,806. $1,118,210 $1,174,121 Ongoing FY25 Includes a one-time 5% COLA of $55,911 KinderCare at Bergstrom Tech Early Childhood Consulting Childcare Leadership Academy Rent and operating expenses (OpEx) for childcare program on City-leased property at Bergstrom Technology Center KinderCare $307,214 $304,188 Ongoing Childcare consulting services $75,000 $75,000 Ongoing Training for facility directors, assistant directors, and staff interested in leadership roles to develop leadership pipeline for childcare sector and improve center quality and stability. Raising Austin dba Together 4 Children $351,270 $351,270 Ongoing EDD Workforce Development dollars Premium Pay Wage Stipends Wage stipends for qualified childcare staff, up to $2500/year to improve staff retention and care quality. $519,924 $480,076 One-Time FY23 funding of $1M from EDD Workforce Development dollars; rolled into WFS ARPA contract. Amounts listed are balances utilized each fiscal year $2,473,682 $2,598,988 Ginsberg Kershner & Associates Workforce Solutions Capital Area Workforce Board Total Austin Public Health Early Childhood Investments Table Program Name Description Agency …
Austin-Travis County Family Child Care Educator Network WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 15, 2025 EARLY CHILDHOOD COUNCIL CAITLIN OLIVER, AUSTIN PUBLIC HEALTH Planning grant $25,000 grant from Home Grown, called the “Building Comprehensive Networks (BCN)” grant In 2024, we planned a comprehensive support network for home-based/family child care providers in Austin-Travis County. The Austin-Travis County Family Child Care Educator Network will include supports for all types of home-based providers: Licensed • Registered Listed • • • Family, Friend, & Neighbor (FFN) • All home-based providers (Licensed, registered, listed, FFN) • Geographic Region: City of Austin and Travis County Target Population Outputs • Year 1: 50 home-based providers are network members • Year 2: 70 home-based providers are network members Long-term Outcomes/Impacts • Improved provider well-being • Improved economic well-being and sustainability • Improved home-based child care (HBCC) quality • Improved child health and development and family well-being Funding: • City of Austin program funds • Home Grown implementation grant • Affordable Child Care Now initiative Staffing: • City of Austin staff (including in-kind staffing) • Staff person with FCC experience Materials: • Business tools (e.g., Texas Child Care Tools) Physical space: • Space for network meetings Existing infrastructure: • Collaboration with United Way, GAVA, AVANCE Provider Voice: • Provider advisory committee • Other opportunities as they arise (e.g., feedback at trainings) Main activities in Year 1 Strengthening systems of support Peer mentor program Monthly meetings Trainings Resource sharing Financial relief grant program for eligible registered and licensed providers National Association for Family Child Care (NAFCC) membership Connecting providers and families to resources 2025 (Year 1) Budget $75,000 implementation grant from Home Grown $75,000 from the City of Austin in matching funds, approved in fiscal year 2025 budget City of Austin in-kind staffing to support implementation of the network Majority of Year 1 funding will be used to hire a person to run the network and for the financial relief grant program. Additional funds are needed to fully fund the network in 2025 and expand the network in future years. Next steps ▪ Execute contract with Home Grown for the $75K implementation grant ▪ Economic Development Depart to hire a network staff person ▪ Roll out financial relief grants for eligible home-based providers ▪ Form the Provider Advisory Committee ▪ Recruit network members Questions Cindy Gamez Program Manager, Economic Development Department Cynthia.Gamez@austintexas.gov Caitlin Oliver Early Childhood Program Coordinator, Austin Public Health Caitlin.Oliver@austintexas.gov
Bloom where you are Planted GAVA | City of Austin Budget Recommendations: FY 2026 Investment in Home-based Relative Care (FFN) Early Childcare Council Meeting January 15, 2025 Michelle Mejia, Early Childhood & Family Health Lead Organizer Monica Guzmán, Policy Director What is Friend, Family, Neighbor (FFN) Child Care? “FFN is a broad term encompassing many types of caregivers, typically those who have a previous relationship with the children for whom they care. They are the grandmothers, nanas, aunties, abuelitas, family, friends and neighbors who care for children. “ One in four children in the U.S. under the age of 5 is cared for by a grandparent some or all of the time their parent is at work (ZERO TO THREE 2017). https://homegrownchildcare.org/parents-choose-quality-when-they-use- family-friend-and-neighbor-care/ Parents with sick children Food service workers Stay-at-home parents City employees Who utilizes and Benefits from FFN childcare? First responders Expecting parents Healthcare professionals Teachers Non-traditional hour workers Caregivers of elders *These are some of the groups we have encountered Importance of Community Organizing in FRiend FAMILY Neighbor Communities Increases family child care quality, safety, and health through professional development, home improvements, technology support, and peer networks Economic stability for working class & low income families Cultural & lingusitic connection Brings people out of the shadows and most importantly our children who are in FFN spaces Increases access to services and resources Community organizing is a process through which people most affected by inequities collectively build power, develop leadership, and take direct action to address systemic issues. RAPID Early childhood SUrvey: preliminary Local Data Budget asks $350K Implementation of a direct assistance program pilot for thriving providers Integrate HomeGrown Thriving Providers Project into BCN to address economic stability caused by low wages for their care work and Austin’s affordability crisis; focus on those providing FFN relative care (aunties, grandparents, family members caring for children they are related to) Monthly payment model Offer a pathway to become listed providers $75K Sustain funding for Austin Public Health to continue Building Comprehensive Networks (BCN) partnership with HomeGrown to support strategies for home-based child care GAVA supports City of Austin & Travis Co collaboration for $500K Prop A funding for essential network program costs not funded by $75K $200K Implementation Funds for Building Comprehensive Networks strategy for a Mobile Lending Library for home-based relative care providers to increase access to quality Early Childhood learning materials & resources Provides funds not currently …
EARLY CHILDHOOD COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES JANUARY 15, 2025 EARLY CHILDHOOD COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 15, 2025 The Early Childhood Council convened in a regular meeting on Wednesday, January 15, 2025, at City Hall, Board & Commission Room #1101, 301 West Second Street in Austin, Texas. Chair McHorse called the Early Childhood Council Meeting to order at 9:04 a.m. Board Members in Attendance: Chair McHorse and Members Hedrick, McIllwain, and Rivas Board Members in Attendance Remotely: Vice Chair Hamilton and Members Gordon, McCollum, Navarro, and Schennum Staff in Attendance: Caitlin Oliver, Rachel Farley, Donna Sundstrom, Cindy Gamez, and Alejandra Mireles PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first five speakers to register 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. Areana Gonzalez spoke about her experience as a family, friend, and neighbor (FFN) child care provider. Michael Nahas spoke about the Economic Prosperity Commission. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Early Childhood Council Regular Meeting on November 13, 2024 The minutes from the meeting on 11/13/2024 were approved unanimously on Member Hedrick’s motion and Member McIlwain’s second, on a 9-0 vote. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS EARLY CHILDHOOD COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES 2. Appoint Andrea McIllwain and Eliza Gordon to the Early Childhood Council Quality-of-Life (QoL) Study Workgroup Members McIlwain and Navarro were unanimously appointed to the ECC QOL Study Workgroup on Member McCollum’s motion, Vice Chair Hamilton’s second, on a 9-0 vote. JANUARY 15, 2025 DISCUSSION ITEMS 3. 4. 5. Presentation from UpTogether regarding their recent work in Austin and the organization’s fiscal year 2026 budget recommendation to City Council Presenter: • Meng Qi, UpTogether Southwest Partnership Manager Meng Qi presented information about the City of Austin partnership with UpTogether in 2022 on the guaranteed income pilot and information about the City of Austin’s $1.3 million investment in Family Stabilization Grants in fiscal years 2024 and 2025. Presentation from Austin Public Health and the Economic Development Department regarding the implementation of a network hub for home-based child care providers in Austin-Travis County Caitlin Oliver, ECC staff liaison, presented information about the City of Austin’s plans to launch a network for home-based child care providers in 2025. Presentation from Go Austin Vamos Austin (GAVA) regarding City of Austin investment in home-based relative (or FFN- Family, Friend, or Neighbor) child care for FY …
REGULAR CALLED MEETING OF THE DOWNTOWN COMMISSION Wednesday January 15, 2025, 5:30 p.m. Austin City Hall, Council Chambers, Room 1001 301 W 2nd Street Austin, Texas 78701 Some members of the Downtown 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 register, please contact Christi Vitela at Christi.Vitela@austintexas.gov or (512) 974-2792. telephone. To CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: August Harris, Chair Ed Ishmael, Vice Chair Peter Breton David Carroll Liz Coufal Mike Lavigne Kimberly Levinson Charles Peveto Sania Shifferd CALL TO ORDER Jennifer Franklin Carl Larosche Amy Mok Anne Charlotte Patterson Nelly Paulina Ramírez Spencer Schumacher AGENDA PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first ten 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 December 18, 2024. 1. Approve the minutes of the Downtown Commission regular called meeting on DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. Presentation on the Waterloo Greenway Conservancy by Melissa Ayala, Vice President of Government Relations, Waterloo Greenway Conservancy. 3. Presentation regarding the East 6th Street Pilot Closure and an update on street closure security measures and pedestrian safety equipment, Christopher Juusola, Lieutenant, Austin Police Department. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 4. Approve a Recommendation to Council to immediately appropriate funds for the purchase of safety barricades, associated equipment and training and prioritize future funding for additional barricades if needed. 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 Christi Vitela at the Office of the City Clerk, at (512) 974-2792 for additional information; TTY users’ route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Downtown Commission, please contact Christi Vitela at christi.vitela@austintexas.gov or (512) 974-2792.
Downtown Commission Meeting Minutes Wednesday, December 18, 2024 DOWNTOWN COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING WEDNESDAY, December 18, 2024 The Downtown Commission convened the regular meeting on Wednesday, December 18, 2024, at City Hall, 301W 2nd St, in a hybrid meeting format. COMMISSIONERS IN ATTENDANCE August Harris, Chair Ed Ishmael, Vice-Chair Liz Coufal Charles Peveto Kimberly Levinson Sania Shifferd COMMISSIONERS IN ATTENDANCE REMOTELY Peter Breton Jennifer Franklin Amy Mok Nelly Paulina Ramírez Spencer Schumacher CALL TO ORDER Chair Harris called the meeting of the Downtown Commission to order at 5:34 pm. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None. APPROVAL OF MINUTES November 20, 2024. 1. Approve the minutes of the Downtown Commission regular called meeting on The minutes from the meeting on November 20, 2024, were approved on Commissioner Levinson’s motion, Vice Chair Ishmael’s second on a 6-0 vote. Commissioner Shifferd was off the dais. Commissioners Carroll and Lavigne were absent. Wednesday, December 18, 2024 Downtown Commission Meeting Minutes DISCUSSION ITEM DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEM 2. Presentation and discussion regarding the Downtown Austin Plan. Presentation by Chad Sharrard, Senior Planner, Planning Department. The presentation was made by Chad Sharrard, Senior Planner, Planning Department. 3. Approve additional membership to the Downtown Austin Plan Working Group. The motion to approve adding Commissioner Coufal to the Downtown Austin Plan Working Group was approved on Vice Chair Ishmael’s motion, Commissioner Shifferd’s second on a 6-0 vote. Commissioner Levinson was off the dais. Commissioners Carroll and Lavigne were absent. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Waterloo Greenway Multi modal improvements – Seaholm Discussion on possible changes to Downtown Commission and South Central Waterfront Advisory Board. ADJOURNMENT Chair Harris adjourned the meeting at 6:18 pm without any objection.
Palm Park COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT OVERVIEW Context: Waterloo Greenway Engagement Report PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT REPORT Available Online waterloogreenway.org/future Engagement Phases 1 2 3 GROUNDING June 2023–August Complete ENVISIONING September–November Complete CO-CREATING December–April 2024 Complete Project Launches Planning & Outreach Begins Outreach Continues Small Group Conversations (5) Review & Analyze Data Design Scenarios Gallery Walk Open Houses (2) Pop-Up Activity: Creek Show Virtual Survey Planning Phase III Phase III Outreach Public Meeting (1) Project Report Engagement Timeline JUNE JULY AUGUST SEPTEMBER OCTOBER NOVEMBER DECEMBER 2024 Project Launch Phase I Outreach Begins Virtual Survey Launches Small Group Conversations (Mtg #2) Creek Show Pop-Up Phase III Planning Gallery Walk Open Houses (Mtg #1) Public Meeting (Mtg #3) Summary Report Phase II Outreach Begins Engagement Strategies Tabling Events Flyering Block Walking Email Campaigns Partner Promotion Community Leader Outreach Marketing (social media, e-newsletters, press) Engagement - Overview SMALL GROUP CONVOS SURVEYS DESIGN CONVOS 93 93 30 9 Spanish Speakers + 84 English Speakers 54 Virtual + 39 Paper Surveys Completed 109 Comments 11 Palm School Alum 9 Palm School Alum 2 Palm School Alum TABLING POP-UP EVENT TOTAL ENGAGEMENT 939 1,055 2,024 Phase II Data - Local Representation SMALL GROUP CONVOS SURVEYS Primary Zipcodes: 78702 (Central East Austin–City Council District #3) 78747 (South East Austin–City Council District #2) 78744 (South East Austin–City Council District #2) Primary Zipcodes: 78702 (Central East Austin–City Council District #3) 78747 (South East Austin–City Council District #2) 78701 (Central South Austin–City Council District #3) Phase II Data - Key Themes 632 Total Comments Collected Small Group Conversations How the redesign of Palm Park will transform surrounding areas? Cultural anchor to surroundings Place of gathering and play in East Austin Improve connectivity Honoring place/history of what once was Accessibility for East Austin residents Noise reduction from I-35 Business, neighborhood & Palm School connection Feel of what Palm Park should provide? Welcoming to all Peaceful & tranquil Oasis Family friendly Safe Natural Historic Informative/Educational space Phase II Data - Key Themes 632 Total Comments Collected Small Group Conversations How to reflect history & culture in Palm Park? Murals/monuments/artwork History of East Austin families Honor the pool history Stories from past, present & future Celebrate Mexican American heritage Educational experiences for families Recognition of Palm School Alumni How to use the space in Palm Park? Bridge to Downtown Community gatherings Water Feature Family-friendly space Walking, games, meditation, gardens Rest space from urban areas Connection of East …
Downtown Area Command Updates Downtown Commission January 15, 2025 Lieutenant Christopher Juusola Christopher.Juusola@AustinTexas.gov Topics • Staffing Update • DTAC Crime Stats • Updates • E 6th Street • Meridian Barricades • Questions APD Staffing (1/6/2025) APD Staffing APD Staffing DTAC Property Crime DTAC Violent Crime DTAC Violent Crime DTAC Crimes Against Society E 6th St Project Overview • West Bound Traffic Only • No North/South Traffic • Widened “Sidewalks” • Devices to Keep Pedestrians Out of Roadway • Regular Stakeholder Meetings • Violent Crime • Advocate for Economic • Property Crime Development • Advocate for Safer Environment • Response to Resistance Incidents • Collisions • Sales Data (Alcohol) • Devices to Keep Vehicles Out • Advocate for Better Business of Pedestrian Areas Practices • Increased Traffic Enforcement “Devices” • Fences- Keeps Pedestrians Out of Roadway • Engineered Curbs- Keeps Vehicles Out of Pedestrian Areas Traffic Plan -South Side= Blocked, 1 lane + Parking Lane -North Side= Blocked, Parking Lane Only Upcoming Projects (Stay Tuned) • Spring Festival Season • Increased DTAC Police Staffing • Changes to DTAC Patrol Area Questions? • Mark Clemens, DTAC Commander • Mark.Clemens@AustinTexas.gov • Christopher Juusola, DTAC Operations Lieutenant • Christopher.Juusola@AustinTexas.gov
Downtown Commission Meeting Minutes Wednesday, January 15, 2025 DOWNTOWN COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING WEDNESDAY, January 15, 2025 The Downtown Commission convened the regular meeting on Wednesday, January 15, 2025, at City Hall, 301W 2nd St, in a hybrid meeting format. COMMISSIONERS IN ATTENDANCE August Harris, Chair Ed Ishmael, Vice-Chair Peter Breton David Carroll Kimberly Levinson Charles Peveto Nelly Paulina Ramírez Sania Shifferd COMMISSIONERS IN ATTENDANCE REMOTELY Liz Coufal Anne-Charlotte Patterson CALL TO ORDER Chair Harris called the meeting of the Downtown Commission to order at 5:33 pm. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Philip Whiley – Downtown residential density Item 3 was taken up first without objection. DISCUSSION ITEMS 3. Presentation regarding the East 6th Street Pilot Closure and an update on street closure security measures and pedestrian safety equipment, Christopher Juusola, Lieutenant, Austin Police Department. Downtown Commission Meeting Minutes Wednesday, January 15, 2025 The presentation was made by Christopher Juusola, Lieutenant, Austin Police Department, Lisa Davis, Chief of Police, Austin Police Department, and Michael Bochsler, Meridian Rapid Defense Group. 2. Presentation on the Waterloo Greenway Conservancy by Melissa Ayala, Vice President of Government Relations, Waterloo Greenway Conservancy. The presentation was made by Melissa Ayala, Vice President of Government Relations, Waterloo Greenway Conservancy and John Rigdon, Chief Planning & Design Officer, Waterloo Greenway Conservancy. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 4. Approve a Recommendation to Council to immediately appropriate funds for the purchase of safety barricades, associated equipment and training and prioritize future funding for additional barricades if needed. The motion to postpone indefinitely was approved on Vice Chair Ishmael’s motion, Commissioner Levinson’s second on an 8-0 vote. Commissioner Lavigne was absent. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Downtown Commission regular called meeting on December 18, 2024. The minutes from the meeting on December 18, 2024, were approved on Commissioner Levinson’s motion, Vice Chair Ishmael’s second on an 8-0 vote. Commissioner Lavigne was absent. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Election of chair ADJOURNMENT Chair Harris adjourned the meeting at 6:44 pm without any objection. The minutes were approved at the February 19, 2025, meeting on Commissioner Levinson’s motion, Commissioner Shifferd’s second on a 7-0 vote. Commissioner Breton was off the dais. Commissioner Lavigne was absent.
REGULAR MEETING of the COMMISSION ON VETERAN AFFAIRS Wednesday, Jan 15, 2025 7:00 PM – Adjournment City of Austin Permitting & Development Center 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Dr., Room 1401/1402 Austin, TX 78752 Some members of the Commission on Veteran Affairs 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 comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation. To register, email the board liaison at Jesus.Simental@austintexas.gov CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Michael Mcinerney, Chair Amber Schleuning, Vice Chair Christopher Wilson William Dahlstrom Maria Brown-Spence Armando Gonzales Patrick Bissett Mark Balch Philip Reichert Curtis Wyman Gustavo Ramirez CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION APPROVAL OF MINUTES December 18, 2024. AGENDA 1. Approve the minutes of the Commission on Veteran Affairs Regular Meeting of STAFF BRIEFINGS DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. Staff briefing on social media webpage and veteran resource group. 3. Presentation and discussion by Jason Denny on proposal for a new veteran resource center and creation of a veterans and military affairs office for the effective provision of veteran services. 4. Discussion for the Annual Strategic Planning sub-committee meeting to set goals including budget proposals, special topics, and guest speakers. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 5. Discussion and possible vote on proposal for establishment of a veterans resource center and creation of a veterans and military affairs office. 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 Jesus Simental at (512) 974-7742 or jesus.simental@austintexas.gov for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711.
COMMISSION ON VETERAN AFFAIRS REGULAR MEETING MINUTES WEDNESDAY, Jan 15, 2024 The COMMISSION ON VETERANS AFFAIRS convened in a REGULAR Meeting on WEDNESDAY, January 15, 2025, at the City of Austin Permitting & Development Center at 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Dr, Austin, TX 78752. Chair Michael Mcinerney called the COMMISSION ON VETERANS AFFAIRS MEETING to order at 7:00pm CST. Commissioners in Attendance: Michael Mcinerney Armando Gonzales Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Patrick Bissett Christopher Wilson Amber Schleuning William Dahlstrom Curtis Wyman Commissioners Absent: Maria Brown-Spence Philip Reichert Mark Balch Gustavo Ramirez Staff in Attendance: Jesus Simental – Veterans Administrator, Office of Civil Rights PUBLIC COMMUNICATION – GENERAL 1. Kim DeLorenzo, Manager for State and Local Government Affairs-Texas with the Tunnel to Towers Foundation introduced herself and mentioned that she will be back in February with a formal presentation. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 2. The minutes from the meeting of 12/18/2024 were approved on Chair Michael Mcinerney’s motion, second by Armando Gonzales on a 7-0 vote. Commissioner Maria Brown-Spence, Mark Balch, Philip Reichert and Gustavo Ramirez were absent. 3. Staff liaison, Jesus Simental, discussed requirements for establishment of a social media webpage as well as updated the commission on the status of the City of Austin Veteran Resource Group. STAFF BRIEFINGS DISCUSSION ITEMS 4. Presentation was conducted by Jason Denny on proposal for a new veterans resource center and creation of a veterans and military affairs office. 5. Chair Michael Mcinerney discussed getting the workgroup together composed of himself, Amber Schleuning, Christopher Wilson, Patrick Bissett, and William Dahlstrom to discuss strategic planning for the year and set goals including budget proposals, special topics, and guest speakers. The group will meet at the Austin City Library on Cesar Chavez St on 29 Jan at 6pm. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 6. A vote was taken to accept the proposal with amendments for a veteran resource center and creation of a veterans and military affairs office. Chair Mcinerney made a motion, second by Commissioner Armando Gonzales on a 7-0 vote, Commissioner Maria Brown-Spence, Mark Balch, Philip Reichert and Gustavo Ramirez were absent. 7. Discussed asking the Homeless Strategy Office to make a presentation along with Tunnel to Towers Foundation on the services offered to veterans. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT END: 7:56 PM 8. Chair Mcinerney made the motion to adjourn, A. Gonzales second the motion. Pass unanimously 7-0. Commissioner Maria Brown-Spence, Mark Balch, Philip Reichert and Gustavo …
REGULAR MEETING of the PLANNING COMMISSION TUESDAY, JANUARY 14, 2025, 6:00 PM AUSTIN CITY HALL, COUNCIL CHAMBERS, ROOM 1001 301 WEST 2ND STREET AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the Planning 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: Claire Hempel, Chair (District 8) Awais Azhar, Vice Chair (Mayor’s Representative) Greg Anderson, Secretary (District 4) Alice Woods, Parliamentarian (District 2) Patrick Howard (District 1) Nadia Barrera-Ramirez (District 3) Felicity Maxwell (District 5) EX-OFFICIO MEMBERS: Casey Haney (District 6) Ryan Johnson (District 7) Danielle Skidmore (District 9) Grayson Cox (District 10) Alberta Phillips (Mayor’s Representative) Adam Haynes (Mayor’s Representative) Jessica Cohen, Chair of Board of Adjustment Candace Hunter, AISD Board of Trustees TC Broadnax, City Manager Richard Mendoza – Director of Transportation and Public Works EXECUTIVE SESSION (No public discussion) The Planning Commission will announce it will go into Executive Session, if necessary, according to Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code, to receive advice from Legal Counsel on matters Executive Liaison: Joi Harden, 512-974-1617 Staff Liaison: Ella Garcia, 512-978-0821 Attorney: Steve Maddoux, 512-974-6080 specifically listed on the agenda. The Commission may not conduct a closed meeting without the approval of the city attorney. Private Consultation with Attorney – Section 551.071. CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL AGENDA The first four speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Planning Commission regular meeting on December 17, 2024. PUBLIC HEARINGS 2. Plan Amendment: NPA-2024-0015.03 - Cherrylawn Rezoning; District 1 Location: 6102, 6106, and 6108 Cherrylawn Circle, Little Walnut Creek Watershed; East MLK Combined (Pecan Springs-Springdale) Neighborhood Planning Area Owner/Applicant: Cherrylawn Circle Trust dated March 11, 2023 Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: Husch Blackwell LLP (Nikelle Meade) Single Family to Mixed Use land use Withdrawn, no action required Maureen Meredith, 512-974-2695, maureen.meredith@austintexas.gov …
PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES TUESDAY, DECEMBER 17, 2024 The Planning Commission convened in a regular meeting on Tuesday, December 17, 2024, at Austin City Hall, Council Chambers, Room 1001, 301 W. Second Street, in Austin, Texas. Chair Hempel called the Planning Commission meeting to order at 5:01 p.m. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance: Awais Azhar Claire Hempel Felicity Maxwell Casey Haney Danielle Skidmore Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Greg Anderson Grayson Cox Adam Haynes Patrick Howard Ryan Johnson Alice Woods Board Members/Commissioners absent: Alberta Phillips Nadia Barrera-Ramirez Ex-Officio Members in Attendance Jessica Cohen APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1 1. Approve the minutes of the Planning Commission regular meeting on December10, 2024. The minutes from the meeting of December 10, 2024, were approved on the consent agenda on Commissioner Haney’s motion, Commissioner Maxwell’s second on an 11-0 vote. Commissioners Barrera-Ramirez and Phillips were absent. PUBLIC HEARINGS Location: 2. Plan Amendment: NPA-2024-0027.01 - Rawson Saunders - Tarrytown Christian Church Improvements; District 10 2614 and 2614 ½ Exposition Boulevard, 2702 McCoullugh Street, 2615 ½ and 2611 Hillview Road, Taylor Slough South Watershed; Central West Austin Combined (West Austin) Neighborhood Planning Area Owner/Applicant: Austin Area School For Dyslexics Inc./Tarrytown Baptist Church Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: Thrower Design, LLC (Ron Thrower & Victoria Haase) Single Family to Mixed Use/Office land use Applicant indefinite postponement request Maureen Meredith, 512-974-2695, maureen.meredith@austintexas.gov Planning Department The motion to approve the Applicant’s indefinite postponement request was approved on the consent agenda on Commissioner Haney’s motion, Commissioner Maxwell’s second on an 11-0 vote. Commissioners Barrera-Ramirez and Phillips were absent. 3. Rezoning: Location: C14-2024-0051 - Rawson Saunders - Tarrytown Christian Church Improvements; District 10 2614 and 2614 ½ Exposition Boulevard, 2702 McCoullugh Street, 2615 ½ and 2611 Hillview Road, Taylor Slough South Watershed; Central West Austin Combined (West Austin) Neighborhood Planning Area Owner/Applicant: Austin Area School For Dyslexics Inc./Tarrytown Baptist Church Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: Thrower Design, LLC (Ron Thrower & Victoria Haase) SF-3-NP to GO-MU-NP Applicant indefinite postponement request Cynthia Hadri, 512-974-7620, cynthia.hadri@austintexas.gov Planning Department The motion to approve the Applicant’s indefinite postponement request was approved on the consent agenda on Commissioner Haney’s motion, Commissioner Maxwell’s second on an 11-0 vote. Commissioners Barrera-Ramirez and Phillips were absent. 2 4. Plan Amendment: NPA-2024-0008.01 - 2600 E Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard; Location: District 1 2600 East Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard, Boggy Creek Watershed; Rosewood Neighborhood Planning Area Owner/Applicant: CTMS Holdings …
From: Meade, Nikelle < > Sent: Monday, January 6, 2025 9:28 AM To: Tomko, Jonathan <Jonathan.Tomko@austintexas.gov>; Meredith, Maureen <Maureen.Meredith@austintexas.gov> Cc: Thomas, Eric <Eric.Thomas@austintexas.gov>; Harden, Joi <Joi.Harden@austintexas.gov> Subject: Withdrawal of Zoning Application and NPA Application - Cherrylawn Good morning, Jonathan and Maureen, and Happy New Year. The Applicant in these pending cases has agreed to withdraw the cases to allow for a fresh start in discussions with the neighbors. As such, please accept this email as our withdrawal of both C14-2024- 0122 and NPA-2024-0015.03. Please let me know if you need anything additional from me for the withdrawal. Thank you. Nikelle Meade Partner HUSCH BLACKWELL 111 Congress Avenue, Suite 1400 Austin, TX 78701-4093 Direct: 512-479-1147 Mobile: 512-992-6001 Fax: 512-226-7373 Nikelle.Meade@huschblackwell.com huschblackwell.com vBio | vCard . 02 and 03 NPA-2024-0015.03 and C14-2024-0122 - Cherrylawn Rezoning; District 11 of 1
City of Austin Planning Department 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Drive, Austin, TX 78752 P.O. Box 1088, Austin, TX 78767 -1088 (512) 974-2000 ♦ ht tps:// www .a ust i nt exas. go v/ dep art me nt/ pla nni ng- d epar t me nt MEMORANDUM TO: FROM: Claire Hempel, Chair & Planning Commission Members Maureen Meredith, Senior Planner, Long-Range Planning Division Jonathan Tomko, Principal Planner, Current Planning Division Planning Department DATE: January 6, 2025 RE: NPA-2024-0008.02_2967 Manor Road C14-2024-0107_2967 Manor Road Rosewood Neighborhood Planning Area & MLK TOD Station Area Plan and Regulating Plan Staff requests a postponement of the above-referenced cases from the January 14, 2025 Planning Commission hearing to the January 28, 2025 hearing date to allow additional time to review the applications. The postponement request was made in a timely manner and meets the Planning Commission’s policy. Attachments: Plan Amendment Map Zoning Map 04 and 05 NPA-2024-0008.02 and C14-2024-0107 - 2967 Manor Road Revision; Districts 1 and 91 of 3 04 and 05 NPA-2024-0008.02 and C14-2024-0107 - 2967 Manor Road Revision; Districts 1 and 92 of 3 04 and 05 NPA-2024-0008.02 and C14-2024-0107 - 2967 Manor Road Revision; Districts 1 and 93 of 3
Planning Commission: January 14, 2025 NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN AMENDMENT REVIEW SHEET NEIGHORHOOD PLAN: Montopolis CASE#: NPA-2024-0005.01 DATE FILED: June 03, 2024 PROJECT NAME: Saxon Acres 2 PC DATE: January 14, 2025 December 10, 2024 October 22, 2024 ADDRESS/ES: 318 Saxon Lane and 6328 El Mirando Street DISTRICT AREA: District 3 SITE AREA: 2.89 acres OWNER/APPLICANT: Saxon Acres LLC AGENT: Thrower Design, LLC (Victoria Haase) CASE MANAGER: Maureen Meredith PHONE: 512-974-2695 STAFF EMAIL: maureen.meredith@austintexas.gov TYPE OF AMENDMENT: Change in Future Land Use Designation From: Single Family To: Multifamily Residential Base District Zoning Change Related Zoning Case: C14-2024-0099 From: SF-6-NP To: MF-2-NP NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN ADOPTION DATE: September 27, 2001 CITY COUNCIL DATE: TBD ACTION: 06 NPA-2024-0005.01 - Saxon 2; District 31 of 26 Planning Commission: January 14, 2025 PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: January 14, 2025 – – (action pending) December 10, 2024 - Postponed to January 14, 2025 at the request of the Applicant on the consent agenda. [A. Azhar – 1st; A. Woods – 2nd] Vote: 11-0 [G. Anderson and C. Haney off the dais]. October 22, 2024 – Postponed to December 10, 2024 on the consent agenda at the request of the Neighborhood. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff does not support the applicant’s request for Multifamily Residential land use. BASIS FOR STAFF’S RECOMMENDATION: Staff does not support the appliant’s request for Multifamily Residential land use because staff has concerns about the limited vehicular access on Saxon Lane. The surrounding land uses are Single Family to the north, south and west of the property, with commercial land use to the east, across from Saxon Lane (proposed for Mixed Use in case NPA-2022-0005.01_Vargas Mixed Use). Although staff supported the Mixed Use land use on the adjacent property, because of the access issues with Saxon Lane, staff does not support increasing the density of the subject tract. See associated zoning case report C14-2024-0099 for details. Page 2 of 26 06 NPA-2024-0005.01 - Saxon 2; District 32 of 26 Planning Commission: January 14, 2025 The Montopolis Neighborhood Plan supports the creation of housing for all stages of life and also the preservation of single family housing. The proposed rezoning to MF-2-NP would add more housing to the planning area; however, the zoning staff case report details the issues regarding the vehicular access and impact on Saxon Lane which resulted in non- support for the proposed zoning change. Page 3 of 26 06 NPA-2024-0005.01 - Saxon 2; District 33 …
