ZONING & PLATTING COMMISSION RULES OF PROCEDURE As amended by the Zoning & Platting Commission on November XX, 2024 ARTICLE I. GENERAL PROVISIONS (A) Legal Authority & Jurisdiction. (1) The Zoning & Platting Commission (hereafter “Commission”) derives its legal authority from the Texas Local Government Code, Chapters 211 and 212, and the City of Austin’s Land Development Code (Title 25). (2) The Commission serves as the Land Use Commission for matters within its jurisdiction under LDC § 25-1-188, which include: (a) Control over platting and subdividing land within the corporate limits of the City and extraterritorial jurisdiction of the City; (b) Make recommendations to City Council regarding proposed zoning changes; and (c) Other functions, as established by ordinance, including but not limited to review and approval of applications for conditional use site plans and environmental variances. (3) The Commission may request that the City Manager provide relevant information and staff support in relation to its functions. (B) Rules of Procedure. (1) These Rules of Procedure (“Rules”) establish standards and guidelines for the conduct of public hearings and the resolution of cases before the Commission. In the event of a conflict with City Code or other applicable law, the Code or other law supersedes these Rules. (2) Applicants and other interested parties should familiarize themselves with these Rules before filing an application or testifying on a case to the Commission. For information regarding membership, terms, and other requirements relating to the operating and structure of the Commission, please consult the Commission’s bylaws and City Code Chapter 2-1. ARTICLE II. OFFICIAL ACTS AND RECORDS (A) Announcement of Official Acts. (1) The Secretary, who shall be selected by the Commission, shall prepare for the Commission all letters of transmittal to the City Council for Commission approval and shall sign all documents required for Commission action relative to zoning plan changes, special permits, and subdivision plans. Letters to the Council shall be signed by the Chair of the Commission and posted on line. (2) In the absence of the Secretary, the Chair, Vice Chair, or other member selected by the Commission may perform functions assigned to the Secretary under these rules. (B) Official Records. (1) The official records of the Commission shall be its adopted minutes and electronic recordings of its meetings. (2) The official records of the Commission shall constitute a public record open to public inspection. (3) A copy of these Rules …
ZONING & PLATTING COMMISSION RULES OF PROCEDURE As amended by the Zoning & Platting Commission on November XX, 2024 ARTICLE I. GENERAL PROVISIONS (A) Legal Authority & Jurisdiction. (1) The Zoning & Platting Commission (hereafter “ZAP” or “Commission”) derives its legal authority from the Texas Local Government Code, Chapters 211 and 212, and the City of Austin’s Land Development Code (Title 25). (2) The Commission ZAP serves as the Land Use Commission for matters within its jurisdiction under LDC § 25-1-188, which include: (a) Control over platting and subdividing land within the corporate limits of the City and extraterritorial jurisdiction of the City; (b) Make recommendations to City Council regarding proposed zoning changes; and (c) Other functions, as established by ordinance, including but not limited to review and approval of applications for conditional use site plans and environmental variances. (3) The Commission may request that the City Manager provide relevant information and staff support in relation to its functions. (B) Rules of Procedure. (1) These Rules of Procedure (“Rules”) establish standards and guidelines for the conduct of public hearings and the resolution of cases before the Commission. In the event of a conflict with City Code or other applicable law, the Code or other law supersedes these Rules. (2) Applicants and other interested parties should familiarize themselves with these Rules before filing an application or testifying on a case to the Commission ZAP. For information regarding membership, terms, and other requirements relating to the operating and structure of the Commission, please consult the Commission’s ZAP’s bylaws and City Code Chapter 2-1. ARTICLE II. OFFICIAL ACTS AND RECORDS (A) Announcement of Official Acts. (1) The Executive Secretary, who shall be selected by the Commission, shall prepare for the Commission all letters of transmittal to the City Council for Commission approval and shall sign all documents required for Commission action relative to zoning plan changes, special permits, and subdivision plans. Letters to the Council shall be signed by the Chair of the Commission and posted on line. (2) In the absence of the Executive Secretary, the Chair, Vice Chair, or other member selected by the Commission may perform functions assigned to the Executive Secretary under these rules. (B) Official Records. (1) The official records of the Commission shall be its adopted minutes and electronic recordings of its meetings. (2) The official records of the Commission shall constitute a public record open to …
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 Gallery Walk Open Houses (2) Outreach Continues Small Group Conversations (5) Pop-Up Activity: Creek Show Virtual Survey Planning Phase III Review & Analyze Data Design Scenarios 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 …
REGULAR MEETING OF THE RESOURCE MANAGEMENT COMMISSION November 19, 2024 6:00 p.m. Austin Energy Headquarters; 1st Floor; Shudde Fath Conference Room 4815 Mueller Blvd, Austin, Texas 78723 Some members of the Resource Management Commission maybe 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. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation. To register contact Natasha Goodwin, at Natasha.Goodwin@austinenergy.com or 512-322-6505. AGENDA Members: Louis Stone, Chair GeNell Gary Paul Robbins, Vice Chair Martin Luecke Charlotte Davis Dino Sasaridis Trey Farmer Chelsey Scaffidi CALL MEETING TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 5 speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Raphael Schwartz Alison Silverstein Vacant 1. Approve the minutes of the Resource Management Commission Regular Meeting on October 15, 2024. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 2. Recommend approval of a resolution repealing Resolution No. 20240502-004, which adopted a revised Drought Contingency Plan, and adopting an updated Drought Contingency Plan, which includes drought or emergency response stages due to water supply shortages, sets targets for water use reduction and other elements required by state law, as required by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality. Funding: This item has no fiscal impact. 3. Recommend approval of a resolution repealing Resolution No. 20240502-005, which adopted the prior Water Conservation Plan for Municipal and Wholesale Water Use, and adopting an updated Water Conservation Plan, which describes Austin Water’s ongoing water conservation strategies, programs and goals, as required by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality. Funding: This item has no fiscal impact. 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 Natasha Goodwin at Austin Energy, at (512) 322-6505 or email Natasha.Goodwin@austinenergy.com for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Resource Management Commission, please contact Natasha Goodwin at Austin Energy, …
..De Posting Language ..Title Approve a resolution repealing Resolution No. 20240502-004, which adopted a revised Drought Contingency Plan, and adopting an updated Drought Contingency Plan, which includes drought or emergency response stages due to water supply shortages, sets targets for water use reduction and other elements required by state law, as required by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality. Funding: This item has no fiscal impact. Related to Items #3, #4, and #6. Lead Department Austin Water. Fiscal Note This item has no fiscal impact. Prior Council Action: May 5, 2016 – Council approved Resolution No. 20160505-0004 adopting a new Drought Contingency Plan and in a separate item Council approved related revisions to City Code Chapter 6-4 (Water Conservation). November 29, 2018 - Council approved adoption of Water Forward, Austin’s Integrated Water Resource Plan. April 11, 2019 - Council approved Resolution No. 20190411-002 repealing Resolution No. 20140417-004 and adopting the Utility Profile & Water Conservation Plan for Municipal and Wholesale Water Use as required by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ). May 2, 2024 – Council approved Resolution No. 20240502-004 repealing Resolution No. 20160505-004 and adopting a Drought Contingency Plan as required by the TCEQ. For More Information: Heather Cooke, Austin Water Chief Administrative Officer, 512-972-0083 or heather.cooke@austintexas.gov. Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: November 4, 2024 – Recommended by the Austin Integrated Water Resource Planning Community Task Force (Water Forward Task Force) on an 8-0 vote with Task Force Members Faust and Lorenz absent. November 13, 2024 – To be reviewed by the Water and Wastewater Commission. November 19, 2024 – To be reviewed by the Resource Management Commission. Additional Backup Information: Austin is required by the TCEQ to file a Drought Contingency Plan (DCP) and a Water Conservation Plan (WCP) under Texas Administrative Code (TAC) Title 30, Chapter 288. A DCP establishes a series of drought stages and the measures to curtail water use during specific times of drought. A WCP describes a utility’s water use profile and describes water conservation goals and programs to reduce water use and otherwise increase water use efficiency. These plans are required to be updated on a five-year basis and submitted to the TCEQ. Austin’s last DCP was approved by Council on May 2, 2024. At the time of adoption, Austin Water committed to reviewing the DCP in further collaboration with the Austin Integrated Water Resource Planning Community Task Force and …
..De Posting Language ..Title Approve a resolution repealing Resolution No. 20240502-005, which adopted the prior Water Conservation Plan for Municipal and Wholesale Water Use, and adopting an updated Water Conservation Plan, which describes Austin Water’s ongoing water conservation strategies, programs and goals, as required by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality. Funding: This item has no fiscal impact. Related to Item #3, #5, and #6. Lead Department Austin Water. Fiscal Note This item has no fiscal impact. Prior Council Action: May 5, 2016 – Council approved Resolution No. 20160505-0004 adopting a new Drought Contingency Plan and related revisions to City Code Chapter 6-4 (Water Conservation). November 29, 2018 - Council approved adoption of Water Forward, Austin’s Integrated Water Resource Plan. April 11, 2019 – Council approved Resolution No. 20190411-002, repealing Resolution No. 20140417-004 and adopting the Utility Profile & Water Conservation Plan for Municipal and Wholesale Water Use as required by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ). May 2, 2024 – Council approved Resolution No. 20240502-005, repealing Resolution No. 20190411-002 and adopting the Utility Profile & Water Conservation Plan for Municipal and Wholesale Water Use as required by the TCEQ. For More Information: Heather Cooke, Austin Water Chief Administrative Officer, 512-972-0083 or heather.cooke@austintexas.gov. Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: November 4, 2024 – Recommended by the Austin Integrated Water Resource Planning Community Task Force (Water Forward Task Force) on a vote of 7 in favor with Task Force Member Moriarty opposed and Task Force Members Faust and Lorenz absent. November 13, 2024 – To be reviewed by the Water and Wastewater Commission. November 19, 2024 – To be reviewed by the Resource Management Commission. Additional Backup Information: Austin is required by the TCEQ to file a Drought Contingency Plan (DCP) and a Water Conservation Plan (WCP) under Texas Administrative Code Title 30, Chapter 288. A DCP establishes a series of drought stages and the measures to curtail water use during specific times of drought. A WCP describes a utility’s water use profile and describes water conservation goals and programs to reduce water use and otherwise increase water use efficiency. These plans are required to be updated on a five-year basis and submitted to the TCEQ. Austin’s last WCP was approved by Council on May 2, 2024. At the time of adoption, Austin Water committed to reviewing the WCP in further collaboration with the Water Resource Task Force and in …
Resource Management Commission Water Forward 2024 Water Conservation Plan Drought Contingency Plan Kevin Critendon, PE, Assistant Director Kevin Kluge, Water Conservation Division Manager November 19, 2024 1 Water Forward Water Forward is Austin’s 100-year integrated water resource plan, unanimously adopted by Council in November 2018. Water Forward identifies diverse and environmentally-conscious water management strategies to adapt to growth, drought, and climate change and ensure a sustainable, resilient, equitable, and affordable water future for our community. 2 Planning for Uncertainty Population Growth Climate Change 3 Combined Storage Lakes Buchanan and Travis 4 Adaptive Management Plan Conservation Reuse Supply Partnerships 5 Portfolio Evaluation 6 Recommended Portfolio Utility-Side Water Loss Control • Production meter improvements • Expanded active leak detection programs • Additional analysis of smart meter data Customer Side Water Use Management • Expanded customer incentives for conservation • Use of smart meter data for customer-side leak identification, education, and outreach • Water use budgeting Native & Efficient Landscapes • New landscape ordinances & incentives • • Irrigation efficiency incentives Landscape conversion programs Non-Potable Reuse • Onsite Water Reuse Systems • Decentralized Reclaimed • Centralized Reclaimed Water Supply Storage Aquifer Storage and Recovery Decker Lake Off Channel Reservoir Potable Reuse Indirect Potable Reuse New Water Supplies Brackish Groundwater Desalination Strategies reliant on Colorado River and LCRA supplies 7 Water Forward Plan: Changes between 2018 and 2024 Updated climate and hydrology Planning for uncertainty 100-year adaptive management pathways Equity and affordability roadmap Colorado River Land Analysis for water quality protection Expanded water conservation and water loss control Future use of Lake Walter E. Long for off-channel storage 8 Conservation and Drought Planning Water Conservation Plan (WCP) Drought Contingency Plan (DCP) Plan for all weather conditions Focuses on drought conditions Describes • Utility and water use information • Conservation (rebates, education, enforcement) • Water loss reduction • Reuse activities Includes water consumption and water loss goals Describes • Drought Stages • Drought Triggers (demand and supply) • Drought Actions & Restrictions Must be consistent with the LCRA DCP Requires Chapter 6-4 changes 9 Water Conservation Plan: Changes between 2019 and 2024 Update and expand descriptions and metrics of current conservation activities Updated water use goals based on ‘bottom-up’ estimate of potential savings Proposed new or expanded activities to meet goals: • Single-family landscape transformation …
Central Texas Energy Efficiency Program Overview Christy Bell – Supervisor, EE Programs Texas Gas Service Energy Efficiency Program Q3 2024 Program Highlights Submitted a Statewide Energy Conservation Program filing with the Railroad Commission on August 19 Launched new ad campaign on July 1 to promote the residential rebate program 2 Energy Efficiency Program 3 Energy Efficiency Program Residential Program YTD Rebate Counts • 1,164 rebates paid in 2024 4 Energy Efficiency Program Residential Program YTD Rebate Amounts • $377k+ in program funds disbursed 5 Texas Gas Service Energy Efficiency Program Low-Income/Free Equipment Program Highlights 2024 Q3 Total 71 families assisted 113 appliances replaced Budget completely realized 6 Texas Gas Service Energy Efficiency Program Outreach Campaigns Contractor Postcards Appliance Store Visits Bill Inserts for Water-Saving Kits 1,896 water savings kits have been distributed to qualified customers through September. 7 Energy Efficiency Program Education & Social Media Campaigns Behavioral Education Annual Report Ran social media campaign throughout July and August to share tips with our customers to help them conserve energy and save money Shared our latest Energy Efficiency reports on social media platforms in August 8 Questions?
REGULAR MEETING of the ASIAN AMERICAN QUALITY OF LIFE ADVISORY COMMISSION November 19, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. CITY HALL, BOARDS & COMMISSIONS ROOM 1101 301 W 2ND ST, AUSTIN, TX 78701 Some members of the Asian American Quality of Life Advisory Commission 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 Eric Anderson at (512) 974-2562 or eric.anderson@austintexas.gov. CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Hanna Huang, Chair Sarah Chen Zachary Dolling Pierre Nguyễn Alpha Shrestha Seonhye “Sonny” Sin Kuo Yang CALL TO ORDER Padmini Jambulapati, Vice Chair Sarah Xiyi Chen Hailey Easley Sabrina Sha Nayer Sikder Luan Tran 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 1. Approve the minutes of the Asian American Quality of Life Advisory Commission regular meeting on October 15, 2024. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. 3. 4. 5. Presentation regarding cultural arts funding from Sylnovia Holt-Rabb, Director, Economic Development Department. Presentation regarding a health assessment project focused on the Asian and Asian American community in Austin, with an emphasis on updating the current Quality of Life survey, from Dr. Shetal Vohra-Gupta and Cheng Chow of the University of Texas at Austin Steve Hicks School of Social Work. Discussion of past and upcoming Joint Inclusion Committee (JIC) Community Input Sessions and Asian American Quality of Life Advisory Commission members attending. Presentation regarding the Central Texas Food Bank Food Access Community Needs Assessment (CNA) and a CNA focus group with Vietnamese community members experiencing food insecurity from Tracy Ayrhart, Vice President of Strategic Insights, Central Texas Food Bank. Approve the Asian American Quality of Life Advisory Commission 2025 meeting location. Update from the food security working group regarding a review of the Austin-Travis County Food Plan and potential recommendations. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 6. WORKING GROUP UPDATE 7. 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 …
ASIAN AMERICAN QUALITY OF LIFE ADVISORY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES OCTOBER 15, 2024 The Asian American Quality of Life Advisory Commission convened in a regular meeting on October 15, 2024, at 301 W. 2nd St. in Austin, Texas. Vice Chair Jambulapati called the Asian American Quality of Life Advisory Commission Meeting to order at 6:07 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Padmini Jambulapati, Vice Chair Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Sarah Chen Sarah Xiyi Chen Zachary Dolling Hailey Easley Pierre Nguyễn Nayer Sikder Luan Tran Commissioners Absent: Hanna Huang, Chair Sabrina Sha Sonny Sin Kuo Yang PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Asian American Quality of Life Advisory Commission regular meeting on September 17, 2024. The minutes from the meeting of September 17, 2024, were approved on Commissioner Sarah Chen’s motion, Commissioner Nguyễn’s second on an 8-0 vote. Chair Huang, Commissioners Sha, Sin, and Yang were absent. None 1 STAFF BRIEFING 2. Staff briefing regarding the Equity-Based Preservation Plan from Cara Bertron, Program Manager, Planning Department. The presentation was made by Cara Bertron, Program Manager, Planning Department. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 5. Approve a recommendation to Council to adopt the Equity-Based Preservation Plan. The motion to approve the recommendation to Council to adopt the Equity-Based Preservation Plan was approved on Commissioner Easley’s motion, Commissioner Sarah Chen’s second on an 8-0 vote. Chair Huang, Commissioners Sha, Sin, and Yang were absent. DISCUSSION ITEMS 3. Discussion of the inclusion of the Asian American Quality of Life Advisory Commission's approved budget recommendations in the City of Austin FY2025 Budget. Discussed. Discussion of upcoming Joint Inclusion Committee (JIC) Community Input Sessions and Asian American Quality of Life Advisory Commission members attending. Discussed. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS CONTINUED 6. Approve the creation of a City of Austin FY2026 Budget working group. The motion to approve the creation of a City of Austin FY2026 Budget working group was approved on Commissioner Nguyễn’s motion, Commissioner Sarah Chen’s second on an 8-0 vote. Chair Huang, Commissioners Sha, Sin, and Yang were absent. Chair Huang, Vice Chair Jambulapati, Commissioner Dolling, and Commissioner Sarah Chen were added to the working group without objection. Approve the Asian American Quality of Life Advisory Commission 2025 meeting schedule. The motion to approve the Asian American Quality of Life Advisory Commission 2025 meeting schedule was approved on Commissioner Sarah Chen’s motion, Commissioner Nguyễn’s second on an 8-0 vote. Chair Huang, Commissioners …
Travis County Food Access Community Needs Assessment: Elevating Asian American Voices Dr. Tracy Ayrhart, Vice President of Strategic Insights November 19, 2024 AGENDA • About Central Texas Food Bank • Food Insecurity by the Numbers • Food Access Community Needs Assessments • Next Steps WHO WE ARE • We are the largest hunger-relief organization in Central Texas, and a member of Feeding Texas and Feeding America. • Founded in 1981, the Food Bank provides food and grocery products through a network of nearly 250 nonprofit community partners and direct-service programs, serving about 93,000 people every week • Headquartered in Austin, the Food Bank serves 21 counties in Central Texas, an area about twice the size of Massachusetts. THE FUTURE IS F.R.E.S.H. Our approach to ensure every Central Texan has equitable access to nutritious food. • Provide immediate access to nutritious food • Provide the resources necessary for all Central Texans to access food on their own F Food Access (Distribution and Systems) R Research E Economic Stability S Sustainability H Health (food is medicine) FOOD INSECURITY BY THE NUMBERS: TRAVIS COUNTY • 16.2% of the population is food insecure, or 208,411 individuals • 1 in 5 children are food insecure (55,908) • 1 in 8 older adults are food insecure (23,108) are older adults Racial/Ethnic Composition 65.0% 46.7% 47.7% 33.3% 34.3% 70% 60% 50% 40% 30% 20% 0% 15.3% 11.7% 10% 6.8% 14.0% 12.2% 7.3% 5.8% Black or African American Hispanic or Latino White Other & 2 or More Races/Ethnicities PLACE-BASED DISPARITIES • Disproportionately high food insecurity along the I-35 corridor, in the Eastern Crescent, and in rural corners of the county • Despite representing only 44% of Travis County’s overall population, these high need areas make up: • 59% of Travis County’s food insecure population • 61% of Travis County’s Black/African American population • 59% of Travis County’s Hispanic/Latino population MISSING VOICES: ASIAN POPULATION • Small sample size in public datasets • Small percentage (2%) of neighbors accessing CTFB services • May face unique barriers, including those related to cultural or dietary needs ELEVATING COMMUNITY VOICES: COMMUNITY NEEDS ASSESSMENTS Bell County Launch Feb 2025 Waco July 2023-Feb 2024 Williamson County March – Sept 2024 Travis County Sept 2024 – April 2025 Del Valle May – Nov 2023 Bastrop County June 2024 – Jan 2025 Hays County Jan – July 2024 METHODOLOGY (TRAVIS COUNTY) Create Initial Community Profile Community Discussion …
REGULAR MEETING of the PLANNING COMMISSION TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 2024, 5:00 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: Steven 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 November 12, 2024. PUBLIC HEARINGS 2. Plan Amendment: NPA-2024-0015.01 - Gunter Street Rezoning; District 1 Location: 1143 3/4, 1145, 1145 1/2 Gunter Street, 3605 Abbate Circle, and 1144 Wayneroy Drive, Boggy Creek Watershed; East MLK (MLK) Combined Neighborhood Planning Area Owner/Applicant: RCG Gunter LLC and REAL Holdings LLC Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: Husch Blackwell LLP (Nikelle Meade) Single Family to Multifamily Residential land use Staff …
Planning Commission: November 19, 2024 NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN AMENDMENT REVIEW SHEET NEIGHORHOOD PLAN: East MLK Combined Neighborhood Plan CASE#: NPA-2024-0015.01 PROJECT NAME: Gunter Rezoning PC DATE: November 19, 2024 November 12, 2024 October 22, 2024 DATE FILED: Jun 21, 2024 ADDRESS/ES: 1143 ¾, 1145, 1145 ½ Gunter Street, 3605 Abbate Circle and 1144 Wayneroy Dr. DISTRICT AREA: District 1 SITE AREA: 0.594 acre OWNER/APPLICANT: RCG Gunter LLC and REAL Holdings LLC AGENT: Husch Blackwell (Nikelle Meade) CASE MANAGER: Maureen Meredith STAFF EMAIL: maureen.meredith@austintexas.gov TYPE OF AMENDMENT: Change in Future Land Use Designation From: Single Family Base District Zoning Change To: Multi-Family Related Zoning Case: C14-2024-0019 From: SF-3-NP To: MF-3-NP NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN ADOPTION DATE: November 7, 2002 CITY COUNCIL DATE: TBD ACTION: PHONE: 512-974-2695 Page 1 of 44 Planning Commission: November 19, 2024 PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: November 19, 2024 – (action pending) November 12, 2024 – After discussion, postponed to November 19, 2024 hearing due to posting language error. [A. Azhar – 1st; D. Skidmore – 2nd] Vote: 10-2 [A. Haynes and A. Phillips voted nay. G. Cox absent]. October 22, 2024 - Postponed to November 12, 2024 on the consent agenda at the request of the Applicant and the Neighborhood. [A. Woods 1st; F. Maxwell – 2nd] Vote: 13-0. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff supports the applicant’s request for Multifamily Residential land use. BASIS FOR STAFF’S RECOMMENDATION: Staff supports the applicant’s request Multifamily Residential land use because the property is near Airport Blvd and Springdale Road which are activity corridors. The applicant proposes approximately 47 residential units which will provide housing options for the area and the city. There is Multifamily Residential directly to the east. Page 2 of 44 Planning Commission: November 19, 2024 The neighborhood plan supports infill housing in the planning area. The plan also supports maintaining single family zoning, but the proposed development will provide more housing for the city. LAND USE DESCRIPTIONS: EXISTING LAND USE: Single family - Single family detached or up to three residential uses at typical urban and/or suburban densities. Purpose 1. Preserve the land use pattern and future viability of existing neighborhoods; 2. Encourage new infill development that continues existing neighborhood patterns of development; and 3. Protect residential neighborhoods from incompatible business or industry and the loss of existing housing. Application 1. Existing single‐family areas should generally be designated as single family to preserve established neighborhoods; and 2. May include small lot options (Cottage, …
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET CASE: C14-2024-0109 (Gunter Street Rezoning) DISTRICT: 1 ADDRESS: 1143 ¾ Gunter Street, 1145 Gunter Street, 1145 ½ Gunter Street, 3605 Abbate Circle, and 1144 Wayneroy Drive ZONING FROM: SF-3-NP TO: MF-3-NP and SF-6-NP on 3605 Abbate Circle (as amended) SITE AREA: approximately 2.7462 acres (approximately 119,624 square feet) PROPERTY OWNER: RCG Gunter LLC and REAL Holdings LLC AGENT: Husch Blackwell LLP (Nikelle Meade) CASE MANAGER: Jonathan Tomko (512) 974-1057, jonathan.tomko@austintexas.gov STAFF RECOMMEDATION: Staff does not recommend granting multifamily residence (medium density)-neighborhood plan (MF-3-NP) combining district zoning and offers the alternative recommendation of multifamily residence (medium density)-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (MF-3- CO-NP) combining district zoning on the entire site except for 3605 Abbate Circle. The conditional overlay would prohibit more than 50 dwelling units. Staff recommends granting townhouse & condominium residence-neighborhood plan (SF-6-NP) combining district zoning on 3605 Abbate Circle. For a summary of the basis of Staff’s recommendation, please see the basis of recommendation section below. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: October 22, 2024: Applicant & Neighborhood joint postponement request to November 12, 2024. November 12, 2024: Case postponed to November 19, 2024 by the Planning Commission. November 19, 2024: Case is scheduled to be heard by Planning Commission. CITY COUNCIL ACTION: TBD ORDINANCE NUMBER: N/A ISSUES: N/A CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: The property in question is currently approximately seven single family homes constructed in the early 1940s and 1950s. The tract is approximately 550 feet east of Airport Boulevard, approximately 550 feet south of Oak Springs Drive, approximately 600 feet west of Springdale C14-2024-0109 2 Road, and approximately 800 feet north of the intersection of Airport Boulevard and Gunter Street. Airport Boulevard is an ASMP level 3 roadway, an Imagine Austin Activity Corridor and a part of the transit priority network. Springdale Road is an ASMP level 2 roadway, an Imagine Austin Activity Corridor and a part of the transit priority network. Oak Springs Drive is an ASMP level 2 roadway, and a part of the transit priority network. The tract is approximately 550 feet north of the Springdale Station Imagine Austin Activity Center. Sidewalks exist along the length of Gunter Street and Munson Street, sidewalks and recently upgraded bicycle infrastructure exists along Oak Springs Drive and Springdale Road. Two high frequency bus routes (every 15-30 minutes) are proximate to the site: Route 2 Rosewood/Cesar Chavez and Route 300 Springdale/Oltorf. Both routes have stops within ¼ mile …
Planning Commission: November 19, 2024 NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN AMENDMENT REVIEW SHEET DATE FILED: June 16, 2023 NPA-2023-0017.01 NEIGHORHOOD PLAN: Crestview/Wooten Combined (Wooten) CASE#: PROJECT NAME: Anderson Square PC DATE: November 19, 2024 November 12, 2024 October 22, 2024 September 24, 2024 August 27, 2024 August 13, 2024 June 25, 2024 May 28, 2024 April 9, 2024 February 27, 2024 4 910, 912, 914 & 916, 1012 & 1012 ½, 1100, 1100 ½ & 1102 ½ W. ADDRESS/ES: Anderson Lane; 7905 ½ 8003, & 8005 Anderson Square; 7940, 7950, 8000, 8000 1/2 & 8002 Research Blvd. SVRD SB DISTRICT AREA: SITE AREA: 16 acres OWNER/APPLICANT: Anderson Square Investments, LLC & C2G, LLC AGENT: Alice Glasco Consulting (Alice Glasco) CASE MANAGER: Maureen Meredith STAFF EMAIL: Maureen.Meredith@austintexas.gov TYPE OF AMENDMENT: Change in Future Land Use Designation PHONE: (512) 974-2695 From: Mixed Use Base District Zoning Change To: High Density Mixed Use Related Zoning Case: C14-2023-0080 From: CS-MU-NP & CS-1-MU-NP To: CH-PDA-NP Planning Commission: November 19, 2024 ACTION: NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN ADOPTION DATE: April 1, 2004 CITY COUNCIL DATE: December 12, 2024 PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: November 19, 2024 – (action pending) November 12, 2024 –After discussion, postponed to November 19, 2024. [R. Johnson – 1st; A. Haynes – 2nd] Vote: 12-0 [G. Cox absent]. October 22, 2024– Postponed to November 12, 2024 on the consent agenda at the request of the Applicant. [A. Woods – 1st; F. Maxwell – 2nd] Vote: 13-0. September 24, 2024 - Postponed to October 22, 2024 on the consent agenda at the request of the Applicant and the Neighborhood. [R. Johnson – 1st; A. Woods – 2nd] Vote: 10-0-3 [P. Howard, N. Barrera-Ramirez, and F. Maxwell absent]. August 27, 2024 – After discussion, postponed to September 24, 2024. [G. Cox – 1st; G. Anderson- 2nd] Vote: 9-0-2 [P. Howard and A. Phillips absent. R. Johnson and J. Mushtaler voted nay]. August 13, 2024 – Postponed to August 27, 2024 on the consent agenda at the request of the applicant and the neighborhood. [A. Azhar – 1st; A. Woods – 2nd] Vote: 12-0 [P. Howard absent]. June 25, 2024 – Postponed to August 13, 2024 on the consent agenda at the request of the Neighborhood. [R. Johnson – 1st; F. Maxwell – 2nd] Vote: 8-0 [C. Hempel, A. Azhar, G. Cox J. Mushtaler and A. Haynes absent. May 28, 2024 – Postponed to June 25, 2024 on the consent agenda at the …
C14-2023-0080 1 ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET DISTRICT: 4 CASE: C14-2023-0080 (Anderson Square) ADDRESS: 910, 912, 914 & 916, 1012 & 1012 ½, 1100, 1100 ½ & 1102 ½ W. Anderson Lane, 7905 ½ 8003, & 8005 Anderson Square and 7940, 7950, 8000, 8000 1/2 & 8002 Research Boulevard Service Road South Bound ZONING FROM: CS-MU-NP, CS-1-NP SITE AREA: 16.0 acres (696,960 sq. ft.) PROPERTY OWNER: Anderson Square Investments, LLC & C2G, LLC TO: CH-PDA-NP (Jim Cotton and Jimmy Nassour) AGENT: Alice Glasco Consulting (Alice Glasco) CASE MANAGER: Sherri Sirwaitis (512-974-3057, sherri.sirwaitis@austintexas.gov) STAFF RECOMMEDATION: Staff recommends denial of the CH-PDA-NP Combining District rezoning request. However, if the Commission and City Council move forward with a positive recommendation on this rezoning request, as this property is falls within the North Lamar Transit Center station area, the staff advises adding prohibited and conditional uses from the recently adopted ETOD ordinance to the PDA overlay: 1) Prohibit the following uses on the property: Agricultural Sale and Services, Building Maintenance Services, Campground, Carriage Stable, Convenience Storage, Drop-off Recycling Collection Facility, Electronic Prototype Assembly, Electronic Testing, Equipment Repair Services, Equipment Sales, Exterminating Services, Funeral Services, Marina, Recreational Equipment Maintenance & Storage, Recreational Equipment Sales, Research Assembly Services, Research Testing Services, Research Warehousing Services, Scrap and Salvage, Service Station, Stables, Vehicle Storage, Basic Industry, General Warehousing and Distribution, Recycling Center, Resource Extraction, Animal Production, Crop Production and Indoor Crop Production. 2) Make the following uses conditional uses on the property: Alternative Financial Services, Automotive Sales, Automotive Rentals, Automotive Repair Services, Automotive Washing, Bail Bond Services, Commercial Blood Plasma Center, Commercial Off-Street Parking, Communications Services, Construction Sales and Services, Electric Vehicle Charging, Kennels, Monument Retail Sales, Off-Site Accessory Parking, Pawn Shop Services, Pedicab Storage and Dispatch, Special Use Historic, Custom Manufacturing, Light Manufacturing, Limited Warehousing and Distribution and Horticulture. C14-2023-0080 2 PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: February 27, 2024: Postponed to April 9, 2024 at the staff’s request by consent (11-0, F. Maxwell- absent, J. Mushtaler-off the dais); A. Azhar-1st, A. Woods-2nd. April 9, 2024: Approved staff’s request for postponement to May 28, 2024 by consent (12-0, A. Phillips-arrived late); A. Azhar-1st, F. Maxwell-2nd. May 28, 2024: Granted applicant's request for postponement to June 25, 2024 by consent (10-0, P. Howard and A. Phillips-absent, G. Cox-arrived late); F. Maxwell-1st, A. Woods-2nd. June 25, 2024: Approved neighborhood's request for a postponement to August 13, 2024 (7-0, C. Hemple, A. …
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET DISTRICT: 3 (1,875 sq. ft.) ZONING TO: CS-1-CO CASE: C14-2024-0141 – Wickersham Rezone ZONING FROM: GR-MU-CO ADDRESS: 4544 East Oltorf Street and 2440 Wickersham Lane SITE AREA: 0.043 acres PROPERTY OWNER: Wickersham Enterprises, LLC AGENT: Land Answers Inc. (Tamara Mitchell) CASE MANAGER: Cynthia Hadri 512-974-7620, Cynthia.hadri@austintexas.gov STAFF RECOMMENDATION: The staff recommendation is to grant commercial-liquor sales – conditional overlay (CS-1-CO) combining district zoning. The conditional overlay will prohibit the following uses: Adult-Oriented Business Automotive Repair Services Automotive Sales Cocktail Lounge Commercial off-street parking Community recreation (public) Congregate Living Drop-Off Recycling Collection Facility Exterminating Services Hospital services-general Hotel/Motel PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: November 19, 2024: CITY COUNCIL ACTION: ORDINANCE NUMBER: ISSUES: N/A Indoor sports and recreation Off-site accessory parking Outdoor entertainment Pawn shop services Private secondary educational services Private primary educational services Residential treatment Service station Theater C14-2024-0141 2 CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: The property in question is approximately 0.04 acres (1,875 sq. ft.), undeveloped, has access to East Oltorf Street (level 3) and Wickersham Lane (level 3), and is currently zoned community commercial – mixed use – conditional overlay (GR-MU-CO) combining district. The overall property is zoned GR-MU-CO and has an approved site plan (SP-2021-0091C) which provides for 88,709.77 square feet of commercial uses, along with associated parking and drainage facilities. The site is surrounded by residential (MF-2-NP, MF-2, ERC, SF-6- NP) uses and can benefit from the addition of the commercial uses in the area. Please refer to Exhibits A (Zoning Map) and B (Aerial View). Staff is recommending the commercial-liquor sales – conditional overlay – neighborhood plan (CS-1-CO) combined district zoning for a 1,875 square foot zoning. The applicant will be keeping the current prohibited uses and agreed to add cocktail lounge and adult oriented business to the prohibited uses. BASIS OF RECOMMENDATION: 1. The proposed zoning should be consistent with the purpose statement of the district sought. The commercial-liquor sales district is intended predominately for commercial and industrial activities of a service nature which typically have operating characteristics or traffic service requirements generally incompatible with residential environments, and specifically includes liquor sales as a permitted use. The conditional overlay combining district may be applied in combination with any base district. the district is intended to provide flexible and adaptable use or site development regulations by requiring standards tailored to individual properties. Zoning should allow for reasonable use of the property. 2. Staff recommends …
City of Austin ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET CASE NUMBER: PR-2024-021145; GF-2024-043942 HLC DATE: November 6, 2024 PC DATE: November 19, 2024 CC Date: APPLICANT: Collette Bell HISTORIC NAME: Adam School WATERSHED: Shoal Creek ZONING CHANGE: DMU to DMU-H COUNCIL DISTRICT: 9 ADDRESS OF PROPOSED ZONING CHANGE: 1304 Guadalupe Street STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Grant the proposed zoning change from downtown mixed use (DMU) to downtown mixed use-historic landmark (DMU-H) combining district zoning. QUALIFICATIONS FOR LANDMARK DESIGNATION: architecture, community value, and historical associations. HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION ACTION: Recommend the proposed zoning change from downtown mixed use (DMU) to downtown mixed use-historic landmark (DMU-H) combining district zoning (9-0). PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: CITY COUNCIL ACTION: CASE MANAGER: Kalan Contreras, kalan.contreras@austintexas.gov NEIGHBORHOOD ORGANIZATIONS: Austin Independent School District, Austin Lost and Found Pets, Austin Neighborhoods Council, Central Austin Community Development Corporation, City of Austin Downtown Commission, Downtown Austin Alliance, Downtown Austin Neighborhood Assn. (DANA), Friends of Austin Neighborhoods, Historic Austin Neighborhood Association, Homeless Neighborhood Association, Neighborhood Empowerment Foundation, Old Austin Neighborhood Association, Preservation Austin, SELTexas, Save Our Springs Alliance, Shoal Creek Conservancy, Sierra Club, Austin Regional Group, West Downtown Alliance, Inc. BASIS FOR RECOMMENDATION: § 25-2-352(3)(c)(i) Architecture. The property embodies the distinguishing characteristics of a recognized architectural style, type, or method of construction; exemplifies technological innovation in design or construction; displays high artistic value in representing ethnic or folk art, architecture, or construction; represents a rare example of an architectural style in the city; serves as an outstanding example of the work of an architect, builder, or artisan who significantly contributed to the development of the city, state, or nation; possesses cultural, historical, or architectural value as a particularly fine or unique example of a utilitarian or vernacular structure; or represents an architectural curiosity or one-of-a-kind building. The Adam School at 1304 Guadalupe Street is a rare intact example of early Austin folk architecture. In her 2024 narrative of the building’s architectural significance, applicant Collette Bell describes the building’s importance as a vernacular structure in Austin, constructed at the very start of the railroad era: The school was built as a simple Pre-railroad Folk style dwelling located at the corner of Guadalupe and, formerly, Walnut Street…The building uses forms and architectural patterns reflecting longstanding vernacular and folk traditions. Before the arrival of the railroad in Austin in 1871, building methods and forms typically were passed down through hands-on teaching and apprenticeships, often reflecting regional customs or traditions …
