ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET CASE: C14-2025-0103 (Council Initiated: Block 16 Rezoning) DISTRICT: 1 ADDRESS: Block 16: 907, 907 ½, 909, 911, 913 and 915 Juniper Street; 916, 920, 924, 926, and 928 East 11th Street ZONING FROM: CS-NCCD-NP and SF-3-NCCD-NP TO: CS-NCCD-NP and SF-3- NCCD-NP (change a condition of zoning – increase maximum building height and establish tiered stepbacks for development on Block 16) SITE AREA: approximately one acre (approximately 43,560 square feet) PROPERTY OWNER: Urban Renewal Agency of the City of Austin AGENT: City of Austin CASE MANAGER: Jonathan Tomko (512) 974-1057, jonathan.tomko@austintexas.gov STAFF RECOMMEDATION: Staff recommends granting CS-NCCD-NP and SF-3-NCCD-NP (change a condition of zoning – increase maximum building height and establish tiered stepbacks for development on Block 16). See the basis of recommendation section below for more information. PLANNING COMMISSION OTHER COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: November 17, 2025 (URB): Case was scheduled to be heard by the Urban Renewal Board; however, quorum was not met. November 18, 2025 (PC): Staff postponement request to December 16, 2025. December 15, 2025 (URB): Case is scheduled to be heard by the Urban Renewal Board December 16, 2025 (PC): Case is scheduled to be heard by Planning Commission CITY COUNCIL ACTION: TBD ORDINANCE NUMBER: TBD ISSUES: N/A CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: The subject tract is located at the northwest corner of East 11th Street and Curve Street. It is currently undeveloped and has been utilized for unpaved off-street parking. To the east (across Curve Street) is a large four-story office building, and three four-story townhomes. To the south (across East 11th Street) is a medium two-story office building being utilized as The Texas Music Museum. To the west is the Dedrick Hamilton House, a historic single-family home constructed in approximately 1892, and a small two-story office building being utilized as the African American Cultural and Heritage Facility. To the north (across Juniper Street) are five single family homes. 03 C14-2025-0103 - Council Initiated: Block 16 Rezone; District 11 of 18 The subject tract is located along CapMetro Route 2 and 485, but is also proximate to route 4, and 5. East 11th Street is an Imagine Austin Activity Corridor, and the site is located less 1,500 feet from two additional Imagine Austin Activity Corridors: East 12th Street and East 7th Street. The site is less than 1,000 feet from two Imagine Austin Activity Centers: Plaza Saltillo and Downtown. BASIS OF RECOMMENDATION: The …
REGULAR MEETING of the ARTS COMMISSION December 15, 2025, at 6:00 PM Austin City Hall, Council Chambers, Room 1001. 301 West 2nd Street, Austin, Texas 78701 Some members of the ARTS COMMISSION may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn- live Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than Noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely, call or email Jesús Varela at jesus.varela@austintexas.gov or at 512-974-2444. CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Gina Houston - Chair, Acia Gray - Vice Chair, Keyheira Keys, Monica Maldonado, Felipe Garza, Heidi Schmalbach, Muna Hussaini, Celina Zisman, Faiza Kracheni, Sharron B Anderson, Nagavalli Medicharla AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 10 speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Arts Commission Regular Meeting on November 17, 2025. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. Update on actions taken at the December 1st Art in Public Places Panel by Commissioner Schmalbach 3. Update on actions taken at the November 19th Downtown Commission meeting by Commissioner Houston 4. Discussion and possible recommendations to Spanish language contracts for Austin Arts, Culture, Music, and Entertainment (AACME) grants 5. Discussion on creating technical workshops at Cultural Centers STAFF BRIEFINGS 6. Staff briefing regarding an update on the Hotel Occupancy Tax by Jesús Pantel, Cultural Funding Supervisor. 7. Staff briefing regarding update on the Cultural Arts Funding Programs by Jesús Pantel, Cultural Funding Supervisor. 8. Staff briefing regarding an update on the AACME Funding Programs by Laura Odegaard, Acting Division Manager, AACME. 9. Staff briefing regarding an update on Art in Public Places by Jaime Castillo, Art in Public Places Manager. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 10. Approve a recommendation to support of Rally Austin 2026 Bond Proposal. 11. Approve a recommendation to City Council for recommended updates to the Art in Public Places Ordinance, Guidelines and Policies per City Council Resolution No. 20250306-029. Presentation by Jaime Castillo, Art in Public Places Manager, Austin Arts, Culture, Music and Entertainment 12. Action to reconvene the selection panel to recommend …
REGULAR MEETING OF THE DESIGN COMMISSION MONDAY, DECEMBER 15, 2025, 6:00 P.M. PERMITTING AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER, ROOM 1405 6310 WILHELMINA DELCO DRIVE AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the Design Commission may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live. Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once, either in-person or remotely, and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely, call or email Nicole Corona at 512- 974-3146 or nicole.corona@austintexas.gov. CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Jon Salinas, Chair Josue Meiners, Vice Chair Ramachandra “Rao” Aradhyula David Carroll Nkiru Gelles Kevin Howard CALL TO ORDER AGENDA Saira Khan Conners Ladner Marissa McKinney Evgenia “Jenny” Murkes Brendan Wittstruck PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first five 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 Design Commission regular meeting on October 27, 2025. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. 3. 4. Discussion of analysis on the Design Commission's recommendations and the final approved Downtown Density Bonus Program projects from the past ten years. Discussion of the draft Urban Design Guidelines regarding the sections: Introduction, Core Principle A: Protect Pedestrians and Bicyclists from the Elements, and Core Principle B: Protect Sidewalk and Bikeway Users from Motor Vehicles. Discussion of the timeline and obstacles of the update to the Urban Design Guidelines. Sponsors: Chair Salinas, Vice Chair Meiners, and Commissioner Howard. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 5. 6. Discussion and action to select Downtown Density Bonus Program projects from the past ten years to analyze outcomes. Sponsors: Chair Salinas and Vice Chair Meiners. Discussion and action to select members for the Planning and Urban Design Working Group. Sponsors: Chair Salinas and Commissioner Howard. COMMITTEE UPDATES 7. 8. Update from the representative of the Downtown Commission regarding the meeting on November 19, 2025. Update from the representative of the Joint Sustainability Committee regarding the meeting on November 19, 2025. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS City Code requires at least two board members sponsor an item to be included on an agenda. This section of the agenda provides members an opportunity to request items for future agendas. …
REGULAR MEETING OF THE URBAN RENEWAL BOARD MONDAY DECEMBER 15, 2025, AT 6:00 P.M. STREET JONES BUILDING, ROOM 400A 1000 EAST 11TH ST, AUSTIN, TEXAS 78702 Some members of the Urban Renewal Board may be participating by videoconference and a quorum will be present at the location identified above. 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 Hunter Maples, (512) 974- 3120 or hunter.maples@austintexas.gov. The Urban Renewal Board reserves the right to go into closed session to discuss any of the items on this agenda as permitted by the Texas Open Meetings Act, Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code. CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS/COMMISSIONERS: Manuel Escobar, Chair Byron Davis Kobla Tetey Darrell W, Pierce, Vice Chair Amit Motwani Jacqueline Watson AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 10 speakers signed up no later than noon the day before the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Urban Renewal Board’s (URB’s) regular-called meeting on October 20, 2025. 1 of 2 STAFF BREIFINGS 2. 3. Staff Briefing regarding City Council action related to URB recommendation 20250915-003. Presentation by Hunter Maples, Austin Housing. Staff briefing on the African American Cultural Heritage District Strategic Plan by Matthew Schmidt, Austin Economic Development and Mend Collaborative. DISCUSSION ITEMS 4. Discussion related to updates on future development of Blocks 16 & 18 from Pleasant Hill Collaborative and Rally Austin, including project status and anticipated timeline (Pleasant Hill Collaborative) DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 5. Conduct public hearing and receive public comment on proposed Amendment to Urban Renewal Plan related to rezoning request Case No. C14-2025-0103 & E. 11/12th St. (URP Mod No. 14) resulting in tiered height setbacks and increased height and submitted by Urban Renewal Agency of the City of Austin and pending before the Planning Commission who will make its recommendation to the Austin City Council. EXECUTIVE SESSION 6. 7. Discuss legal matters related to the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of an interest in Blocks 16 …
DRAFT MINUTES URBAN RENEWAL BOARD MONDAY OCTOBER 20, 2025, AT 6:00 P.M. STREET JONES BUILDING, ROOM 400A 1000 EAST 11TH ST, AUSTIN, TEXAS 78702 CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS/COMMISSIONERS: Manuel Escobar, Chair Byron Davis Kobla Tetey Darrell W, Pierce, Vice Chair Amit Motwani Jacqueline Watson Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance: Chair Manuel Escobar, Vice Chair Darrell W. Pierce, and Commissioners Byron Davis, Amit Motwani, Kobla Tetey. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: No members attended remotely. Board Members Absent/off the dais at call to order: Commissioner Jacqueline Watson was absent. CALL TO ORDER Chair Escobar, called the meeting to order at 6:08 pm with 5 members present. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 10 speakers signed up no later than noon the day before the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. There were no members of the public to address the board. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Urban Renewal Board’s (URB’s) regular-called meeting on September 15, 2025. On Commissioner Watson’s motion, Commissioner Motwani’s second, the December 16, 2024, minutes were approved on a 5-0-0 vote. 1 of 2 DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. Discussion related to updates on future development of Blocks 16 & 18 from Pleasant Hill Collaborative and Rally Austin, including project status and anticipated timeline (Pleasant Hill Collaborative) DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 3. 4. Conduct officer elections for the Chair and Vice Chair On Commissioner Motwani’s motion, Commissioner Davis’s second, Chair Escobar and Vice Chair Pierce were re-elected to their officer positions on a 5-0-0 vote. Discussion and approval of Urban Renewal Board regular meeting schedule for 2026 On Commissioner Motwani’s motion, Commissioner Tetey’s second, the regular meeting schedule for 2026 was approved on a 5-0-0 vote. EXECUTIVE SESSION Chair Escobar recessed the regular meeting and called the Executive Session to order at 6:23 pm. 5. 6. Discuss legal matters related to the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of an interest in Blocks 16 and 18 located on East 11th Street in Austin (Private consultation with legal counsel - Section 551.071 of the Texas Government Code) Discuss real estate matters related to the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of an interest in Blocks 16 and 18 located on East 11th Street in Austin (Real Property - Section 551.072 of the Texas Government Code) Chair Escobar ended executive session and reconvened the regular meeting …
December 9, 2025 PROJECT SUMMARY & STAFF REPORT Address: 907, 907 ½, 909, 911, 913, and 915 Juniper Street; 920, 924, 926, and 928 East 11th Street Applicant/Agent: City of Austin (Hunter Maples) Owner: Urban Renewal Agency of the City of Austin Type of Amendment: East 11/12th URP Modification (Fourteenth Modification); A change to a condition of zoning and an amendment to the Urban Renewal Plan resulting in tiered height setbacks and increased height. Existing Zoning: CS-NCCD-NP and SF-3-NCCD-NP Proposed Rezoning: CS-NCCD-NP, SF-3-NCCD-NP (with a change to a condition of zoning and an amendment to the Urban Renewal Plan) The proposal would amend Title 25 (Land Development Code) relating to the East 11th Street Neighborhood Conservation Combining District to increase maximum building height and establish tiered stepbacks for development on Block 16. Lot Size: approximately 1 Acre (approximately 43,560 square feet) Urban Renewal Plan Adoption Date: January 25, 1999 Urban Renewal Agency of the City of Austin (URA) Recommendation: Scheduled to take up the case on December 15, 2025 Planning Commission Recommendation: Scheduled to take up the case on December 16, 2025 Staff Recommendation: Recommended Basis for Staff Recommendation: On August 28, 2025, the Austin City Council initiated both this Urban Renewal Plan (URP) Amendment and the associated Neighborhood Conservation Combining District (NCCD) Amendment (C14-2025-0103) through Resolution No.20250828-095. Granting this case would provide an opportunity for transformative redevelopment that would support a substantial amount of community planning for the East 11th Street Corridor. This proposed modification would enable the inclusion of additional affordable housing units within proximity to Downtown Austin, public transportation, services, and other resources. Staff Contact: Hunter Maples Phone: 512-974-3120 Email: Hunter.Maples@austintexas.gov
DESIGN COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES OCTOBER 27, 2025 The Design Commission convened in a regular meeting on Monday, October 27, 2025, at the Permitting and Development Center, Room 1405, located at 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Drive in Austin, Texas. Chair Salinas called the Design Commission meeting to order at 6:06 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Jon Salinas, Chair Josue Meiners, Vice Chair Ramachandra “Rao” Aradhyula David Carroll Nkiru Gelles Conners Ladner – Commissioner Ladner left the meeting at 8:30 p.m. Evgenia “Jenny” Murkes Brendan Wittstruck Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Kevin Howard Saira Khan Marissa McKinney PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Design Commission regular meeting on August 25, 2025. The minutes from the meeting of 08/25/2025 were approved on Commissioner Aradhyula’s motion, Vice Chair Meiners’ second, on a 9-0-2 vote. Commissioners Gelles and Ladner abstained. STAFF BRIEFINGS 1 2. 3. Staff briefing regarding the Green Infrastructure in the Right of Way. Presented by Michelle Marx, Austin Transportation and Public Works. The presentation was made by Michelle Marx, Austin Transportation and Public Works. Staff briefing on proposed amendments to City Code Title 25 (Land Development Code), Case C20-2025-010, related to establishing a maximum building height limit within the Central Business District (CBD) zoning district, and amending the Downtown Density Bonus Program (DDBP) and Rainey Street Subdistrict regulations to modify allowable maximum building height when participating in the DDBP. Presented by Alan Pani, Austin Planning. Sponsors: Chair Salinas and Commissioner Carroll. The presentation was made by Alan Pani, Austin Planning. DISCUSSION ITEMS 4. 5. 6. Presentation and discussion regarding Staff’s response to Resolution 20241121-073 related to Bird-Friendly design. Presented by Leslie Lilly, Austin Watershed Protection. The presentation was made by Leslie Lilly, Austin Watershed Protection. Discussion of analysis on the Design Commission's recommendations and the final approved Downtown Density Bonus Program projects from the past ten years. The motion to postpone items 5, 6, and 7 to November 17, 2025, was approved on Commissioner Howard’s motion, Commissioner McKinney’s second, on a 10-0 vote. Commissioner Ladner was off the dais. Discussion of the draft Urban Design Guidelines regarding the sections: Introduction, Core Principle A: Protect Pedestrians and Bicyclists from the Elements, and Core Principle B: Protect Sidewalk and Bikeway Users from Motor Vehicles. The motion to postpone items 5, 6, and 7 to November 17, 2025, was approved on Commissioner Howard’s motion, Commissioner McKinney’s second, on a 10-0 …
MEMORANDUM TO: Site Plan and Building Permit Case Managers FROM: Jerry Rusthoven$ Housing & Planning Department DATE: September 8,2027 RE Density Bonus for 321 W. 6th Street under SP-2019-0516C, Expected address: 321 W. 6th Street, Austin, Texas 78701 This memorandum grants approvalto 321 W. 5th Street (the Project) subject to the stated conditions and requirements as of the date listed above. This memorandum also summarizes the requirements that must be met for the above-mentioned project to be granted the entitlements listed below through the Downtown Density Bonus Program as described in City Code section 25-2-586. The entitlements described below are associated only with the Project as described in the attached documents and site plan No. SP-2019-0516C and cannot be transferred to a different project. lf an applicant proposes a different project on the same site and seeks to use a Density Bonus, the applicant must re-apply for the Downtown Density Bonus Program using the rules in effect at the time of application. The entitlements granted herein do not run with the land. "A Certificate of Occupancy shall not be granted for this Project until atl requirements below are met. This memorandum shall be attached to allsite plan applications and building permit applications and the following note shall be placed in AMANDA and on the cover of all site plan applications and building permit applications: 'ACertificate of Occupancy shall not be granted for this Project untilall requirementsspecifiedinthememo f,EDensity Bonusfor32l W. 6th Street dated September 8, 2021 are met." Staffshallverify that all requirements have been met before issuins a certificate of occupancv by checking with Aaron D. Jenkins of the Zonirg &Urban Design Division, Housing and Planning Department, aaron.ienkins@austintexas.gov or (512) 97 4-t243. Requirements to be fulfilled before a Certificate of Occupancy (CO) may be granted for this project: 1. GreatStreets lmprovements: Complete construction of allGreat Streets improvements along all of the project's public right-of-way frontages consistent with the City of Austin Great Streets Standards and in accordance with the attached executed public restrictive covenant and Gatekeeper requirements of Ordinance No. 2014A522-A77. City of Austin Zoning & Urban Design Staff will inspect construction for compliance prior to granting a CO. Page 1 of 2 2. AEBG requirement: Prior to issuance of a CO, achieve a minimum two-star rating under the AEGB program using the ratings in effect at the time the Project is registered with the Austin Energy Green Building Program. 3. …
Contents - The previous draft of guidelines and core principles can be found at this link Assignments KEY- David Marissa Kevin Brendan Sophia WORKING DRAFT1 Introduction PURPOSE APPLICABILITY These categories determine if a project must comply with a specific design guideline. Private Projects Applies to: ● All projects participating in the Downtown Density Bonus Program (DDBP), and ● All private projects for which the City Council or the Planning Commission requests a review by the Design Commission. The applicability extends to these projects regardless of their participation in a density bonus program. The Design Commission will advise the Planning Commission and City Council based on the values and intent of the Urban Design Guidelines as is applicable or appropriate to the project. . Public Projects Applies to all municipal buildings and associated site development including any components of these projects that include Alternative Equivalent Compliance. The Design Commission reviews all municipal buildings and associated site development projects to ensure they demonstrate compliance with city design and sustainability standards (Council Resolution No. 20071129-046), including those seeking Subchapter E Design Standards Alternative Equivalent Compliance (AEC) (Council Resolution No. 20100923-086). Public Infrastructure Applies to all infrastructure projects commissioned by the City of Austin. (Resolution 20100819-035) All projects requiring a right-of-way vacation are required to be reviewed by the Design Commission (Council Resolution No. 20100805-028). Infrastructure is the constructed physical and biophysical elements, facilities, and systems of the built environment that provide a shared foundation for sustaining the health, safety, and welfare of a community. Infrastructure includes, but is not limited to, the following aspects of WORKING DRAFT2 planning and design: air quality management, communication, energy production and transmission (chemical, electrical, mechanical, and thermal), public safety (support for policing and fire suppression), transportation and movement, waste management (refuse recycling and disposal; sewage treatment), and water management (storage, conveyance, distribution, purification). SUBSTANTIAL COMPLIANCE In order for a project to be considered in Substantial Compliance with the Urban Design Guidelines, projects must address each core principle by complying with All Tier 1 Design Guidelines applicable to their project type as well as 12 of the Tier 2 Design Guidelines applicable to their project type. PRIORITIES Tier 1 Tier 1 indicates design guidelines that are mandatory. Applicants must demonstrate compliance with all Tier 1 Guidelines applicable to their project type. Tier 2 Tier 2 indicates design guidelines that are optional but highly recommended. Applicants may choose which …
Project Case Number Project Location In Date Bonus Request (FAR) Bonus Request (Height in ft Bonused Sq. Ft. Status of Project Design Commission (Working Group Date) Date Reviewed by Design Commission Design Commission Outcome DDBP Case Tracking Aspen Heights Apartments (now Rise) SP-2013-0434C 805 Nueces Street (516 W. 8th Street) 11/1/2013 8 5th & West SP-2013-0454C 501 W. 5th Street 1/31/2014 19.7 7th & Congress (Element & Aloft Hotels) SP-2014-0068C 619 & 621 Congress Ave. (109 E. 7th Street) 5/15/2014 21.2 5th & Brazos SP-2014-0406C 501 Brazos 10/3/2014 19.7 Third and Shoal SP-2015-0346C 607 W. 3rd 4/4/2016 10.2 Waterloo Park Tower SP-2016-0106C 1201 Red River 1/25/2017 405 Colorado SP-2016-0260C 405 Colorado 7/21/2016 Marriott at Cesar Chavez SP-2016-0300C 304 E. Cesar Chavez 10/6/2016 48 East Ave Apts SP-2016-0391C 48 East Avenue 8/9/2016 15 13 15 15 1400 Lavaca (now SXSW Center) SP-2016-0452C 1400 Lavaca 10/3/2016 4.11 Town Lake Lofts SP-2017-0107C 16 N I-35 Service Dr 7/22/2016 15 700 11th St SP-2017-0166C 700 11th St 9/7/2017 10.43 6th + Guadalupe SP-2017-0301C.F1 600 Guadalupe Street 5/24/2018 Block 71 (UT System Property) SP-2017-0311C 200 W. 6th St 10/26/2017 25 25 300 Colorado SP-2018-0096C 300 Colorado Street 5/22/2018 15.71 91 Red River SP-2018-0111C 91-93 Red River Street 7/5/2018 13.12 200 430 328 420 391 371 363 381 342 171 352 344 838 555 455 326 86,840 Approved with Memo 194,854 Approved with Memo 11/25/2013 2/24/2014 Recommendation of Compliance with additional recommendations (see letter) Recommendation of Non-Compliance with list of means for compliance (see letter) 145,977 Approved with Memo 5/27/2014 Recommendation of Compliance 408,999 Approved with Memo 10/27/2014 Recommendation of Compliance 77,720 Approved with Memo 4/25/2016 Recommendation of Compliance 133,140 Approved with Memo 3/27/2017 Recommendation of Compliance 85,634 Approved with Memo 1/9/2017 4/24/2017 & 5/22/2017 Recommendation of Non-Compliance 243,677 Approved with Memo 05/22/2017 & 6/05/2017 Recommendation of Compliance 125,055 Approved with Memo 1/23/2017 Recommendation of Compliance 66,600 Approved with Memo 11/28/2016 Recommendation of Compliance 109,214 Approved with Memo 12/19/2016 Recommendation of Compliance 85,702 Approved with Memo 10/23/2017 Motion for Recommendation of Compliance failed for lack of votes 565,109 Approved with Memo 8/27/2018 Recommendation of Compliance 1,296,080 Approved with Memo 11/27/2017 Recommendation of Compliance 191,424 Approved with Memo 6/25/2018 Recommendation of Compliance 164,768 Approved with Memo 9/24/2018 Recommendation of Compliance City of Austin - Planning Zoning Department - Urban Design Division - December 2018 The Travis Ph.1 SP-2018-0159C 80 Red River Street 2/22/2019 The Travis Ph.2 SP-2018-0159C …
REGULAR MEETING of the SOUTH-CENTRAL WATERFRONT ADVISORY BOARD MONDAY, DECEMBER 15, 2025 AT 6:00PM Permitting and Development Center 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Dr., Room 1405 Austin, TX 78752 Some members of the South Central Waterfront Advisory Board 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 or to listen in on the meeting, call or email Aaron D. Jenkins (512) 974-7756 aaron.jenkins@austintexas.gov CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Board Members Luai Abou-emara Peter Breton Marissa A. McKinney Ryan Puzycki David Sullivan Ex- Officios Davon Barbour (Downtown Austin Alliance) Rebecca Edwards (Housing) Hasan Manur (Transportation) Hopie Martinez (Real Estate) Trisha Sims (Real Estate) AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 10 speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three- minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the South-Central Waterfront Advisory Board (SCWAB) Regular Meeting on March 17, 2025 DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 2. 3. Conduct officer elections for the Chair and Vice Chair Approve the South Central Waterfront Advisory Board 2026 Annual Meeting 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. For assistance, please contact the Liaison or TTY users’ route through 711. A person may request language access accommodations no later than 48 hours before the scheduled meeting. Please call or email Aaron D. Jenkins at Austin Financial Services, at (512) 974-7756 aaron.jenkins@austintexas.gov to request service or for additional information. For more information on the South-Central Waterfront Advisory Board, please contact Aaron D. Jenkins (512) 974-7756 aaron.jenkins@austintexas.gov of the Financial Services Department.
REGULAR MEETING OF THE COLLEGE STUDENT COMMISSION FRIDAY, DECEMBER 12, 2025, AT 3:00 P.M. CITY HALL, BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS ROOM 301 W 2ND ST AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the College Student Commission may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely, contact Abrianna Citta, 210-232-4773, abrianna.citta01@austintexas.gov. CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Andrew Lyon, Chair, Austin Community College Elisha Mac Gregor, Austin Community College Mekides Guta, Concordia University Lorian Lopez, Concordia University Aidyn Ogle, Concordia University Aidan Cournoyer, University of Texas at Austin Carson Domey, University of Texas at Austin Kritika Ramesh, University of Texas at Austin Caleb Brizuela, Vice Chair, Huston-Tillotson University Dominic Polidor, Huston-Tillotson University Camila Colin, St. Edward’s University Caroline Schilling, St. Edward’s University AGENDA CALL TO ORDER 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 College Student Commission Special Call meeting on November 25th, 2025. STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. Staff briefing regarding rental housing fee transparency. Presentation by Chase Bryan, Austin Housing. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 3. Discussion on potential future presentations by Austin Planning and CapMetro. WORKING GROUP UPDATE 4. 5. 6. Update from TRANSPORTATION working group on their priorities. Update from MENTAL HEALTH working group on their priorities. Update from HOUSING working group on their priorities. 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. For assistance, please contact the Liaison or TTY users’ route through 711. A person may request language access accommodations no later than 48 hours before the scheduled meeting. Please call or email Dr. Chiquita Eugene at the Youth Initiatives Office, at chiquita.eugene@austintexas.gov or (512-972- 5003) to request service or for additional information. For more information on the College Student Commission, please contact Dr. Chiquita Eugene at (512-972-5003).
REGULAR MEETING OF THE MAYOR’S COMMITTEE FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES FRIDAY, DECEMBER 12 AT 5:30PM AUSTIN CITY HALL, BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS ROOM 1101 301 W 2nd STREET AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch- atxn-live Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely, contact Nekaybaw Watson, Nekaybaw.watson@austintexas.gov, 512-974-2562. CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Conor Kelly, Chair Elisabeth Meyer, Vice Chair Gabriel Arellano Lisa Chang DeLawnia Comer-HaGans CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL AGENDA Audrea Diaz Mickey Fetonte Lynn Murphy Elizabeth Slade Kristen Vassallo 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 Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities regular meeting on November 14, 2025. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. 3. Presentation by Gary Aaron, Senior Business Process Consultant, Austin Equity and Inclusion regarding Mapping Opportunity and identifying disparities across different Austin communities. Discussion regarding event mobility accessibility for Texas Tribune Festival and Trail of Lights. 4. Discussion regarding the identification of legislative agenda priorities to share with Austin Government Relations as they prepare for the next Texas and federal congressional sessions. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 5. Approve the addition of new members to the AWEbility Festival Working Group. 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. For assistance, please contact the Liaison or TTY users’ route through 711. A person may request language access accommodations no later than 48 hours before the scheduled meeting. Please call or email Nekaybaw Watson or nekaybaw.watson@austintexas.gov to request service or for additional information. Austin City Clerk’s Office, 512-974-2562 at at For more information on the Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities, please contact Nekaybaw Watson at nekaybaw.watson@austintexas.gov.
Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities Minutes November 14, 2025 MAYOR’S COMMITTEE FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES REGULAR MEETING MINUTES Friday, November 14, 2025 The Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities convened in a regular meeting on Friday, November 14, 2025, at City Hall, 301 W 2nd St. Room 1101, Austin, Texas. Chair Kelly called the Mayor’s Committee on People with Disabilities Meeting to order at 5:31 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Conor Kelly, Chair Gabriel Arellano Audrea Diaz Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Elisabeth Meyer, Vice Chair Lisa Chang DeLawnia Comer-HaGans Lynn Murphy Kristen Vassallo Commissioners Absent: Mickey Fetonte Elizabeth Slade PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Melinda Crockom- Congratulations for the AWEbility Festival success!! APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities regular meeting minutes on September 12, 2025. The motion to approve the minutes from the meeting of September 12, 2025 on Chair Kelly’s motion, Commissioner Arellano’s second passed on a 7-0 vote. Vice Chair Meyer was off the dais. Commissioners Fetonte and Slade were absent. 1 Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities Minutes November 14, 2025 2. Approve the minutes of the Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities regular meeting on July 11, 2025. The motion to approve the minutes from the meeting of September 12, 2025 on Chair Kelly’s motion, Commissioner Vassallo’s second passed on a 7-0 vote. Vice Chair Meyer was off the dais. Commissioners Fetonte and Slade were absent. STAFF BRIEFINGS 3. Staff briefing regarding therapeutic recreation programs. Presentation by Sara Carlson, Recreation Program Manager, Austin Parks and Recreation and Evan Kessler, Recreation Program Supervisor, Austin Parks and Recreation. Presentation was provided by Sara Carlson, Recreation Program Manager, Austin Parks and Recreation, Evan Kessler, Recreation Program Supervisor, Austin Parks and Recreation, and Jodi Jay, Assistant Director, Austin Parks and Recreation. 4. Staff briefing regarding the Digital Accessibility Compliance Project. Presentation by Luisa Apolaya Torres, Senior Service Designer, Austin Technology Services. Presentation was provided by Apolaya Torres, Senior Service Designer, Austin Technology Services. DISCUSSION ITEMS 5. Presentation of AWEbility Festival Awards. Community Award to be presented to ADAPT of Texas. Government Award to be presented to Travis County Services for Deaf. Individual Award to be presented to Hayley Broadway. Awards given. 6. Discussion of the AWEbility WEE Festival regarding a recap of the event. Discussion was held. 7. Discussion regarding the submission of budget priorities to Budget Working Group Members. (Current Members: Chair …
Mapping Opportunity Gary Aaron | Business Process Consultant Sr. Shivani Datar | Business Process Specialist City of Austin's Commitment In every community, there are conditions—some visible, others deeply embedded—that shape how people live, work, and move through the city. Austin is committed to becoming the most livable city for all identities… Mobility Index The City is developing an index to better align department priorities with community priorities. This index will help: Identify neighborhood- level conditions that affect people’s daily lives Identify where barriers to opportunity persist Guide service delivery and decision-making with data and community insight Purposeful Design Neighborhood-level conditions are grouped into themes Reflect core dimensions of community life Organize conditions into actionable categories Identify shared needs and track progress ex. Limited English Proficiency ex. Median Household Income Belonging & Mobility Livelihood & Work Health & Well Being ex. Access to Health Insurance Indicators Health & Wellbeing ⚬ Access to Health Resources ￭ Percent uninsured ￭ Percent of children in poverty ⚬ Functional and Physical Health Context ￭ Residents with a disability ￭ Estimated Annual Loss Due to Environmental Hazard & Weather Livelihood & Work ⚬ Economic Stability Indicators ￭ Median household income ￭ Is this tract in concentrated poverty? ￭ Underemployment rate ⚬ Housing Stability and Cost Burdens ￭ Eviction Rate ￭ Percent living in poverty ￭ Percent of income spent on utilities Belonging & Mobility ⚬ Social Inclusion and Access ￭ Percent of households that speak limited English ￭ Percent of households with no internet access ￭ Percent of population aged 65+ with an ambulatory difficulty ⚬ Education, Environment, and Household Supports ￭ Percent of people with less than a high school diploma ￭ Percent of people with low physical activity ￭ Household Support Risk Score Building Together | Listening to What Matters Most to Our Community ❖What do you see as the most important issues or opportunities in your community today? ❖In your view, what are the key drivers of success or opportunity in your community? ❖What changes would have the greatest impact on mobility and opportunity in your community? Thank You!
REGULAR MEETING of the TOURISM COMMISSION BOARD WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 10, 2025 AT 2:30 P.M. CITY HALL, COUNCIL CHAMBERS ROOM 1001 300 W. 2ND STREET AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the Tourism Commission may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely, contact Felicia Burleson, (512) 978-1325 or felicia.burleson@austintexas.gov CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Ed Bailey, Vice Chair, D5 Bishop Chappell, D6 Cristina Masters, D10 Anna Panossian, Mayoral Dan Webb, D7 District 9 (vacant) Greg Chanon, D2 Francisco “Cisco” Gamez, D1 Stefani Mathis, D8 Dani Pruitt, D3 District 4 (vacant) AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first [10] speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Tourism Commission Board Special Called Meeting on November 17, 2025 STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. Staff briefing from Staff Liaison, Felicia Burleson, regarding commission board recent vacancy filled and status, deadlines, resources, and updates. DISCUSSION ITEMS 3. Discussion regarding the Tourism Commission Board vacancies. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 4. Conduct officer elections for the Chair and Vice Chair. 5. Discussion and possible action to create the road map for 2026 Tourism Commission Meetings. WORKING GROUP UPDATE 6. Update from the Short-Term Rental Working Group on any new reports regarding the STR’s new focus and efforts for recommendations. 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. For assistance, please contact the Liaison or TTY users’ route through 711. A person may request language access accommodations no later than 48 hours before the scheduled meeting. Please call or email Felicia Burleson or felicia.burleson@austintexas.gov to request service or for additional information. at Austin Convention Center Department, 978-1325 (512) at For more information on the Tourism Commission Board please contact Felicia Burleson at (512) 978-1325 or felicia.burleson@austintexas.gov. The next Tourism Commission meeting will be on January 14, 2025.
SMALL AREA JOINT PLANNING COMMITTEE REGULAR MEETING DRAFT MINUTES April 9, 2025 The SMALL AREA JOINT PLANNING COMMITTEE convened in a Meeting on April 9, 2025, at the Permitting and Development Center, Room 3004, 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Dr. in Austin, Texas. Commissioner Greenberg called the Small Area Joint Planning Committee Meeting to order at 11:40 a.m. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance: Betsy Greenberg, Vice Chair Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Commissioners Nadia Barrera-Ramirez, Ryan Puzycki, and Danielle Skidmore attended remotely. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL No one signed up for public communication. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Small Area Planning Joint Committee meeting on March 19, 2025. The minutes from the meeting of March 19, 2025 were approved on Commissioner Puzyckis motion, Commissioner Barrera-Ramirezs second, on a unanimous vote. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 2. Discussion and possible action related to the election of a new Chair. Commissioner Greenberg moved to postpone the election of a new Chair until a full committee is seated with a second by Commissioner Barrera-Ramirez, on a unanimous vote. 3. Discussion and recommendation on case number C814-2008-0165.01, 222 East Riverside Drive, East Riverside Planned Unit Development (PUD) Amendment #1 requesting rezoning from planned unit development, neighborhood plan (PUD-NP) to planned unit development, neighborhood plan (PUD-NP) to change conditions of zoning, modify development standards and City regulations, and amend conditions of the East Riverside PUD. Austin Planning Department staff: Sherri Sirwaitis sherri.sirwaitis@austintexas.gov, (512-974-3057). Staff members present included Sherri Sirwaitis (Planning) and Robyn Heymans (PARD). Jewels Cain, with Armbrust and Brown, PLCC, presented and answered questions. Commissioner Skidmore moved to approve the staff recommendation with a second by Commissioner Puzycki, on a unanimous vote. 4. Discussion and recommendation on case number C814-06-0109.03, 2101-2407 1/2 South Lakeshore Blvd; 1201-1401 1/2 Tinnin Ford Rd; 2200-2518 Elmont Dr; 2200-2300 1/2 Waterloo City Ln; 1401-1405 1/2 Violet Crown Ln; 2300-2316 1/2 Oracle Way,1201 and 1201 1/2 Lady Bird Ln, Lakeshore Planned Unit Development (PUD) Amendment #3 requesting rezoning from planned unit development, neighborhood plan (PUD-NP) to planned unit development, neighborhood plan (PUD-NP) to change conditions of zoning,(add +/- 2.3368 acres to the PUD, add additional permitted uses and modify site development regulations on the property to allow for the expansion of the Oracle campus). Austin Planning Department staff: Jonathan Tomko,jonathan.tomko@austintexas.gov, (512- 974-1057). Staff members present included Jonathan Tomko (Planning), Robyn Heymans (PARD) and Joi Harden (Planning). Amanda Hendrix and Amanda Morrow …
Small Area Planning Joint Committee 2026 Meeting Schedule February 11th, 2026 (2nd Wed) April 15th, 2026 (3rd Wed) June 10th, 2026 (2nd Wed) August 19th, 2026 (3rd Wed) October 14th, 2026 (2nd Wed) December 16th, 2026 (3rd Wed)
Annual Internal Review This report covers the time period of 7/1/2024 to 6/30/2025 Small Area Planning Joint Committee of the Planning Commission and the Zoning and Platting Commission The Board/Commission mission statement (per LDC 2-2-205) is: The council creates the Small Area Planning Joint Committee of the Planning Commission and the Zoning and Platting Commission to advise the council on issues surrounding planning and zoning in areas such as downtown, corridors and centers, neighborhoods, the waterfront, planned unit developments, and transit oriented developments. 1. Describe the board’s actions supporting their mission during the previous calendar year. Address all elements of the board’s mission statement as provided in the relevant sections of the City Code. -List of Waterfront Overlay Agenda Items Discussion and recommendation on case number C814-2023-0057, 200 East Riverside Drive, 200 E. Riverside Congress Planned Unit Development. Austin Planning Department sta(cid:431): Sheri Sirwaitis, sheri.sirwaitis@austintexas.gov, (512-974-3057). The applicant team presented on a PUD application for 200 E Riverside. On Commissioner Barrera-Ramirez’s motion, Commissioner Skidmore’s second, with an unanimous vote, the site was recommended as described, however, the applicant shall continue discussions about the flexibility of land use, superiority elements, and the inclusion of continued coordination with Austin Transit Partnership and the integration of transit services. Discussion and recommendation on case number C814-2008-0165.01, 222 East Riverside Drive, East Riverside Planned Unit Development (PUD) Amendment #1 requesting rezoning from planned unit development, neighborhood plan (PUD-NP) to planned unit development, neighborhood plan (PUD-NP) to change conditions of zoning, modify development standards and City regulations, and amend conditions of the East Riverside PUD. Austin Planning Department sta(cid:431): Sherri Sirwaitis sherri.sirwaitis@austintexas.gov, (512-974-3057). Sta(cid:431) members present included Sherri Sirwaitis (Planning) and Robyn Heymans (PARD). Jewels Cain, with Armbrust and Brown, PLCC, presented and answered questions. Commissioner Skidmore moved to approve the sta(cid:431) recommendation with a second by Commissioner Puzycki, on a unanimous vote. Discussion and recommendation on case number C814-06-0109.03, 2101-2407 1/2 South Lakeshore Blvd; 1201-1401 1/2 Tinnin Ford Rd; 2200-2518 Elmont Dr; 2200-2300 1/2 Waterloo City Ln; 1401-1405 1/2 Violet Crown Ln; 2300-2316 1/2 Oracle Way,1201 and 1201 1/2 Lady Bird Ln, Lakeshore Planned Unit Development (PUD) Amendment #3 requesting rezoning from planned unit development, neighborhood plan (PUD-NP) to planned unit development, neighborhood plan (PUD-NP) to change conditions of zoning,(add +/- 2.3368 acres to the PUD, add additional permitted uses and modify site development regulations on the property to allow for the expansion of the …
