ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET CASE: C14-2024-0043 – University Park South C14-2024-0044 – University Park North DISTRICT: 9 ADDRESSES: South – 1015 E 38th Street; 3703 Harmon Avenue North – 3800, 3808, 3810 N IH 35 Service Road SB; 1015, 1017 E 38th Half Street; 1014, 1016 E 38th Street ZONING FROM: CS-MU-V-CO-NP TO: CS-MU-V-CO-DB90-NP SITE AREA: North – 1.24 acres South – 0.5897 (25,687 square feet) TOTAL: 1.8297 acres PROPERTY OWNER: GDC-NRG IH35 LLC and 3703 Harmon LP AGENT: Land Use Solutions (Michele Haussmann) CASE MANAGER: Marcelle Boudreaux (512-974-8094, marcelle.boudreaux@austintexas.gov) STAFF RECOMMENDATION: The Staff recommendation is to grant general commercial services – mixed use - vertical mixed use building –conditional overlay - density bonus 90 – neighborhood plan (CS-MU-V-CO-DB90-NP) combining district zoning for University Park South and University Park North. The Conditional Overlay designates the following as conditional uses: Automotive Repair Services, Automotive Washing (of any type), Building Maintenance Services, Funeral Services, Commercial Blood Plasma Center, Hotel-Motel, Commercial Off-Street Parking, Outdoor Sports and Recreation, Custom Manufacturing, Research Services, Residential Treatment and Drive-in service is a conditional use as an accessory use to commercial uses. The Conditional Overlay designates the following as prohibited uses: Agricultural Sales and Services, Automotive Rentals, Automotive Sales, Campground, Construction Sales and Services, Convenience Storage, Drop-Off Recycling Collection Facilities, Equipment Repair Services, Equipment Sales, Kennels, Limited Warehousing and Distribution, Maintenance and Service Facilities, Monument Retail Sales, Outdoor Entertainment, Pawn Shop Services, Service Station and Vehicle Storage. For a summary of the basis of Staff’s recommendation, see pages 2 - 5. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: 1 of 3617 C14-2024-0044 - University Park - North Case numbers C14-2024-0043 & C14-2024-0044 Page 2 CITY COUNCIL ACTION: ORDINANCE NUMBER: ISSUES: In December 2023, Ordinance No. 20220609-080, Ordinance No. 20221201-056 and Ordinance No. 20221201-055 were invalidated. On March 11, 2024, Ordinance No. 20240229-073, was enacted to create the “DB90” combining district, which amended City Code Title 25 (Land Development) to create a new zoning district for a density bonus program that grants 30 feet in height above the base zoning district, to a maximum of 90 feet, and modifies site development regulations including compatibility standards. Subsequently, the applicant submitted this new rezoning application to request the -DB90 combining district. The Conditional Overlay which established conditional and prohibited uses, originally in the Hancock Park Neighborhood Plan (Ordinance No. 040826-59), and was included as Conditional Overlay in the rezoning ordinances for case numbers …
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ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET CASE NUMBER: C14H-2024-0011 HLC DATE: March 6, 2024; April 3, 2024 PC DATE: May 14, 2024 CC Date: TBD APPLICANT: Belinda and Samuel Davis (owner-initiated) HISTORIC NAME: Fashionette Beauty Shop/Elmer and Ethel McDonald Jackson Home WATERSHED: Waller Creek ADDRESS OF PROPOSED ZONING CHANGE: 1206 East 13th Street/1209 Bob Harrison Street ZONING CHANGE: SF-3-NP to SF-3-H-NP (Central East Austin NP) COUNCIL DISTRICT: 1 STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Grant the proposed zoning change from family residence-neighborhood plan (SF-3-NP) to family residence-historic landmark-neighborhood plan (SF-3-H-NP). QUALIFICATIONS FOR LANDMARK DESIGNATION: Historical associations, community value HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION ACTION: March 6, 2024- Postpone the public hearing to April 4, 2024. April 3, 2024 - Grant the proposed zoning change from family residence-neighborhood plan (SF-3-NP) to family residence- historic landmark-neighborhood plan (SF-3-H-NP). PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: CITY COUNCIL ACTION: CASE MANAGER: Kalan Contreras, 512-974-2727 NEIGHBORHOOD ORGANIZATIONS: Austin Independent School District, Austin Lost and Found Pets, Austin Neighborhoods Council, Del Valle Community Coalition, East Austin Conservancy, Friends of Austin Neighborhoods, Homeless Neighborhood Association, Neighborhood Empowerment Foundation, Neighbors United for Progress, Organization of Central East Austin Neighborhoods, Preservation Austin, Residents of E 12th St, SELTexas, Sierra Club, Austin Regional Group, Swede Hill Neighborhood Association DEPARTMENT COMMENTS: The 2016 East Austin Historic Resource Survey recommends the property as contributing to potential local and National Register historic districts. BASIS FOR RECOMMENDATION: § 25-2-352(3)(c)(ii) Historical Associations. The property has long-standing significant associations with persons, groups, institutions, businesses, or events of historic importance that contributed significantly to the history of the city, state, or nation; or represent a significant portrayal of the cultural practices or the way of life of a definable group of people in a historic time. The buildings at 1206 East 13th Street and 1209 Bob Harrison Street are associated with African American businesswoman and cosmetologist Ethel McDonald Jackson, who ran a successful home-based business from 1944 to 1974 and whose family served their community as civic leaders throughout the twentieth century. According to Ms. Belinda Davis, daughter of Elmer and Ethel McDonald Jackson, her mother’s ambitious spirit was sparked as soon as she finished high school in Bastrop, Texas. “My Mama often spoke of why she did not attend a four-year college after high school,” writes Davis. “As a child of The Great Depression, she wanted to enter the workforce as soon as possible to assist her family.” Ethel McDonald finished beauty college and immediately became both …
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET CASE NUMBER: C14H-2024-0016 HLC DATE: April 3, 2024 PC DATE: May 14, 2024 CC Date: TBD APPLICANT: Robin Abrams (owner-initiated) HISTORIC NAME: Russell and Jean Lee House WATERSHED: Waller Creek ADDRESS OF PROPOSED ZONING CHANGE: ZONING CHANGE: SF-3-CO-NP to SF-3-H-CO-NP COUNCIL DISTRICT: 9 STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Grant the proposed zoning change from family residence-conditional overlay- neighborhood plan (SF-3-CO-NP) to family residence-historic landmark-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (SF-3-H- CO-NP) combining district zoning. QUALIFICATIONS FOR LANDMARK DESIGNATION: Architecture and historical associations HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION ACTION: Grant the proposed zoning change from family residence- conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (SF-3-CO-NP) to family residence-historic landmark-conditional overlay- neighborhood plan (SF-3-H-CO-NP) combining district zoning. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: CITY COUNCIL ACTION: CASE MANAGER: Kalan Contreras, 512-974-2727 NEIGHBORHOOD ORGANIZATIONS: Austin Independent School District, Austin Lost and Found Pets, Austin Neighborhoods Council, CANPAC (Central Austin Neigh Plan Area Committee), Central Austin Community Development Corporation, Friends of Austin Neighborhoods, Friends of Heritage, Heritage Neighborhood Association, Homeless Neighborhood Association, Neighborhood Empowerment Foundation, Preservation Austin, SELTexas, Shoal Creek Conservancy, Sierra Club, Austin Regional Group DEPARTMENT COMMENTS: The 2020 North Central Austin Historic Resource Survey recommends 3110 West Avenue as eligible for individual landmark designation, eligible for individual listing on the National Register of Historic Places, and contributing to potential local and National Register historic districts. 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 house at 3110 West Avenue is described in the West Campus, North University, Heritage, Bryker Woods, and North Hyde Park Historic Resource Survey, concluded in 2020 by H-H-M, Inc., as architecturally significant for its design by developer Ada Penn.1 It is characteristic of Penn’s designs, which often incorporated elements from the Craftsman and 1 Historic Building Survey Report for North Central Austin: West Campus, North University, Heritage, Bryker Woods, and North Hyde Park. H-H-M, Inc. Appendix D, p. 856. 2020. 1 …
M E M O R A N D U M TO: Planning Commission FROM: Joseph Fotinos, Project Manager Land Management, Transportation and Public Works Department DATE: 4/25/2024 SUBJECT: F# 2022-150547 LM Alley Right-of-Way Vacation approximately 0.1127 acres abutting 2000-2004 University Avenue and 2001-2011 Whitis Avenue. Attached is the Application Packet and Master Comment Report pertaining to the alley vacation application for an approximately 0.1127 acres portion of land, being the paved/developed right of way abutting 2000-2004 University Avenue and 2001-2011 Whitis Avenue situated in the Louis Horst’s Subdivision Outlot No. 21, Division “D” as shown on a plat recorded in Volume Z, Page 594 & 613 Plat Records of Travis County, Texas. The proposed vacation tract will be added to the abutting parcels 0212030512, 0212030509, 0212030508 and 0212030507. The abutting properties are owned by The Board of Regents of The University of Texas System. Per the transmittal letter dated November 1, 2022, received by the City of Austin, the applicant states, “How do you plan to develop the area to be vacated? Response: The property owned by the University of Texas will be redeveloped with UT related facilities. All affected departments and private utility franchise stakeholders have reviewed the application and recommend approval, subject to the reviewers’ conditions shown on the attached Master Comment Report. Per City Code §14-11-71 – Notice to Interested Property Owners Public notice has been sent to owners within 300’ of the area to be vacated. The director of the Public Works Department may approve the application after the 10th day that the notice is issued; and an affected property owner may submit comments regarding the proposed vacation. Public Notice was sent to appropriate parties on April 24, 2024. No objections have been received by staff as of the date of this memorandum. The applicant has requested that this item be submitted for placement on the May 14, 2024, Planning Commission. Staff contact: Joseph Fotinos, Project Manager Transportation and Public Works Department, 512-974-4659, landmanagementROW@austintexas.gov Applicant: Richard T Suttle, Jr. 512-435-2300, ALinseisen@abaustin.com Abutting Landowner(s): The Board of Regents of The University of Texas System. The applicant and/or property owner’s representative will be present at the meeting to answer any questions regarding future development and the vacation request. Attachments: Application Packet Master Comment Report 1 of 4820 2022-150547 LM - 2000 University ; District 9 CITY OF AUSTIN - R.O.W. VACATION MASTER COMMENT REPORT As of: April 22, …
M E M O R A N D U M TO: Planning Commission FROM: Joseph Fotinos, Project Manager Land Management, Transportation and Public Works Department DATE: 4/25/2024 SUBJECT: F# 2022-150547 LM Alley Right-of-Way Vacation approximately 0.1127 acres abutting 2000-2004 University Avenue and 2001-2011 Whitis Avenue. Attached is the Application Packet and Master Comment Report pertaining to the alley vacation application for an approximately 0.1127 acres portion of land, being the paved/developed right of way abutting 2000-2004 University Avenue and 2001-2011 Whitis Avenue situated in the Louis Horst’s Subdivision Outlot No. 21, Division “D” as shown on a plat recorded in Volume Z, Page 594 & 613 Plat Records of Travis County, Texas. The proposed vacation tract will be added to the abutting parcels 0212030512, 0212030509, 0212030508 and 0212030507. The abutting properties are owned by The Board of Regents of The University of Texas System. Per the transmittal letter dated November 1, 2022, received by the City of Austin, the applicant states, “How do you plan to develop the area to be vacated? Response: The property owned by the University of Texas will be redeveloped with UT related facilities. All affected departments and private utility franchise stakeholders have reviewed the application and recommend approval, subject to the reviewers’ conditions shown on the attached Master Comment Report. Per City Code §14-11-71 – Notice to Interested Property Owners Public notice has been sent to owners within 300’ of the area to be vacated. The director of the Public Works Department may approve the application after the 10th day that the notice is issued; and an affected property owner may submit comments regarding the proposed vacation. Public Notice was sent to appropriate parties on April 24, 2024. No objections have been received by staff as of the date of this memorandum. The applicant has requested that this item be submitted for placement on the May 14, 2024, Planning Commission. Staff contact: Joseph Fotinos, Project Manager Transportation and Public Works Department, 512-974-4659, landmanagementROW@austintexas.gov Applicant: Richard T Suttle, Jr. 512-435-2300, ALinseisen@abaustin.com Abutting Landowner(s): The Board of Regents of The University of Texas System. The applicant and/or property owner’s representative will be present at the meeting to answer any questions regarding future development and the vacation request. Attachments: Application Packet Master Comment Report 1 of 4821 2022-163460 LM - 2015 Whitis ; District 9 CITY OF AUSTIN - R.O.W. VACATION MASTER COMMENT REPORT As of: April 22, …
M E M O R A N D U M TO: City Manager T.C. Broadnax FROM: The City of Austin Planning Commission DATE: May 30, 2024 SUBJECT: FY 2024-2025 Capital Improvement Memo of Recommendations Introduction The Planning Commission is pleased to transmit the FY 24-25 Capital Improvement Memo of Recommendations. Transmittal of the recommendations to the City Manager allows the Planning Commission to meet its Charter requirement to submit a list of capital improvements to the City Manager that implement the City’s Comprehensive Plan, Imagine Austin. These capital improvements are intended to further the City’s long-term vision and aspiration of being a “beacon of sustainability, social equity and economic opportunity; where diversity and creativity are celebrated; where community needs and values are recognized; where leadership comes from its citizens and where the necessities of life are affordable and accessible to all” (Imagine Austin Vision, p.2). Imagine Austin has eight Priority Programs that provide the structure and direction to implement the plan’s policies and actions: Invest in a compact and connected Austin Sustainably manage our water resources Continue to grow Austin’s economy by investing in our workforce, education systems, entrepreneurs, and local businesses Use green infrastructure to protect environmentally sensitive areas and integrate nature into the city Grow and invest in Austin’s creative economy Develop and maintain household affordability throughout Austin Create a Healthy Austin Program Revise Austin’s development regulations and processes to promote a compact and connected city This Memo of Recommendations is organized by these eight Priority Programs. Additionally, the City of Austin is committed to the advancement of equity in all aspects of City operations, and equity will be a core theme of the update to Imagine Austin that the Planning Department is currently leading. 1 1 of 623 Imagine Austin PC FY24-25 CIP Memo of Recommendations In the lists below, items with an asterisk (*) are substantially the same from the FY 23-24 Capital Improvement Memo of Recommendations and remain relevant today. Invest in a Compact and Connected Austin • Implement the Austin Strategic Mobility Plan (ASMP). * • Align investments with the updated Bicycle Plan, Urban Trails Plan, and new Sidewalks, Crossings, and Shared Streets Plan. * • Continue to deliver Mobility Bond improvements funded in 2016, 2018, and 2020. * • Expand the amount of Vision Zero safety improvements to address the disproportionate share of people of …
Overview of the Public Information Act Neal Falgoust, Division Chief Open Government, Ethics & Compliance Division Overview • Definition of Public Information • Work-product privilege and draft documents (City of Garland v. Dallas Morning News) • Public Information Audit PIA in Plain English The City of Austin must release all public information requested by a member of the public, unless a specific provision of law allows it to be withheld and the City obtains permission to withhold it. “Public Information” Defined • Information that is written, produced, collected, assembled, or maintained under a law or ordinance or in connection with the transaction of official business: • By a governmental body • For a government body and the body has a right of access to the information or uses public money to write, produce, collect, assemble or maintain the information • By an individual or employee in their official capacity and the information concerns official business • Includes electronic communication on any device if it relates to official business Forms of Public Information • Any physical medium • Paper, film, tape • Magnetic, optical, or solid state storage • Any form • Database • Audio or video recordings • Photographs • Maps • Drawings • Emails, Internet postings, text messages, instant messages, Google chats, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram Common Exceptions to Disclosure • 552.101 – Common-law privacy, dates of birth of public, Local Government Code, Health & Safety Code, Occupations Code. • 552.102 – Dates of birth of employees • 552.103 – Pending, anticipated litigation • 552.104 – Competitive bidding information • 552.106 – Drafts of proposed ordinances and resolutions • 552.107 – Attorney-client privilege • 552.111 – Opinions related to policy making Common Exceptions to Disclosure • 552.117 – City employee personal information, if election is made • 552.130 – Motor vehicle information • 552.136 – Bank account, credit card, debit card numbers • 552.137 – Personal e-mail addresses* • 552.147 – Social Security numbers • Third Parties – 552.110. 552.111 of the Government Code • “An interagency or intra-agency memorandum or letter that would not be available by law to a party in litigation with the agency is excepted from the requirements of [public disclosure].” • Work-Product Privilege – Protects information prepared by an attorney during litigation. • Deliberative Process Privilege (City of Garland) – Protects advice, recommendations, and opinions reflecting the policy-making processes. 552.111 of the Government Code • …
REGULAR CALLED MEETING of the ROBERT MUELLER MUNICIPAL AIRPORT PLAN IMPLEMENTATION ADVISORY COMMISSION TUESDAY, MAY 14, 2024 6:00 P.M. – 8:00 P.M. AUSTIN ENERGY HEADQUARTERS ASSEMBLY ROOM 1111 4815 MUELLER BOULEVARD AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the Commission may be participating by videoconference. Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers 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 to speak remotely, call or email Kate Clark at kate.clark@austintexas.gov or 512-974-7875. CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS/COMMISSIONERS: Michael Jones, Chair Rick Krivoniak, Vice Chair Richard Brimer Andrew Clements Corky Hilliard Christopher Jackson Martin Luecke David Neider Kenneth Ronsonette Joshua Rudow Kathy Sokolic AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Estimate 6:00 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 6:05 1. Approve the minutes of the Robert Mueller Municipal Airport Plan Implementation Advisory Commission Regular Meeting on April 9, 2024, and Special Called Meeting on April 30, 2024. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 2. Discussion and action on a recommendation to City Council to approve an amendment to extend the term of the Mueller Master Developer Agreement 6:10 DISCUSSION ITEMS 3. Presentation by City Staff, Studio 8 Architects and Studio Balcones on the Control Tower repairs and Roger Lavon Taylor Sr. Plaza design update 4. Discussion by Commissioners on Annual Report Topics 5. Discussion by Commissioners related to the Browning Hangar’s disposition and long-term 6:30 7:05 WORKING GROUP/COMMITTEE UPDATES ownership groups FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS 6. Update from the Transition Working Group on conversations held with Mueller stakeholder 7:25 7:40 7:55 8:00 ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair access. If requiring Sign Language Interpreters or alternative formats, please give notice at least 2 days (48 hours) before the meeting date. Please call Kate Clark, at 512-974-7875, for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Robert Mueller Municipal Airport Plan Implementation Advisory Commission, please contact Kate Clark at 512-974-7875.
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION Robert Mueller Municipal Airport Plan Implementation Advisory Commission DRAFT Recommendation Number: (20240514-002): Recommendation to the Austin City Council to approve an extension to the Master Developer Agreement between the City of Austin and Catellus Austin, LLC WHEREAS, the City of Austin and Catellus Austin, LLC entered into the December 2, 2004, Master Development Agreement for the public-private partnership to redevelop the former Robert Mueller Municipal Airport, and the Term of that Agreement is set to end on December 2, 2024; and, WHEREAS, a few essential Mueller projects and processes will take longer to complete, including the sale of all land under the terms of the MDA, the delivery of additional affordable housing units, and the delivery of two public parks and open spaces: the Roger Lavon Taylor, Sr. Plaza surrounding the base of the Mueller Control Tower and the Mueller portion of the larger Tannehill Branch Greenbelt and Trail; and, WHEREAS, since 2004 the initial planned density has been intentionally increased, while enduring three major economic setbacks including the Great Recession, global pandemic, and sustained higher interest rates; and, WHEREAS, our Commission charge is to advise the City Council on implementation of the Robert Mueller Municipal Airport Master Plan; NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Robert Mueller Municipal Airport Plan Implementation Advisory Commission recommends that the City Council approve an amendment to the Mueller Master Development Agreement to extend the Term to December 31, 2027, with certain minor additional changes to support the extension, in order to fully accomplish the vision and goals of the City Council- adopted Mueller Master Plan. Date of Approval: Record of the vote: ______________________________________________________ Attest: Jill Fagan, Liaison Robert Mueller Municipal Airport Plan Implementation Advisory Commission
IMPACT FEE ADVISORY COMMITTEE SPECIAL CALLED MEETING MINUTES WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 10, 2024 The IMPACT FEE ADVISORY COMMITTEE convened in a SPECIAL CALLED meeting on WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 10, 2024, at 6310 WILHELMINA DELCO DRIVE in Austin, Texas, and remotely via WEBEX. COMMITTEE CHAIR TEHRANY called the IMPACT FEE ADVISORY COMMITTEE Meeting to order at 4:38 p.m. Committee Members (CM) in Attendance: CHAIR BOBAK TEHRANY, CM SABA HATAMI, CM HARRISON HUDSON Committee Members in Attendance Remotely: CM CHI LEE, CM CHANNY SOEUR Committee Members Absent: CM TURRIETA Committee has 1 vacancy. Staff in Attendance: Nathan Aubert (Transportation & Public Works, TPW), Lauren T. King (AW) Staff in Attendance Remotely: Aurora Pizano (AW), Nam Nguyen (AW), Martin Tower (AW), Teresa Lutes (AW), Dan Hennessey (TPW), Jessica Davis (TPW) PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL No speakers signed up or in attendance to speak. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. 2. 1. Approve the minutes of the IMPACT FEE ADVISORY COMMITTEE (SPECIAL) MEETING on MAY 22, 2023. Minutes were approved on CM HUDSON’s motion, CM HATAMI’s second on a (5-0, CM TURIETTA absent) vote. Approve the minutes of the Impact Fee Advisory Committee Special Meeting on October 24, 2023. Minutes were approved on CM HUDSON’s motion, CM HATAMI’s second on a (5-0, CM TURIETTA absent) vote. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS Discussion and possible action on the water and wastewater Semi-Annual Impact Fee Report for April 1, 2023, through September 30, 2023, as set forth in the functions of the 1 2. 3. advisory committee, Austin City Code and Chapter 395.058 of the Texas Local Government Code. Nam Ngyuen, Financial Manager, Austin Water presented the Semi-Annual Impact Fee Collection Report for water and wastewater. No questions or comments regarding the report. CM HATAMI motioned to accept, seconded by CM HUDSON. Accepted on (5-0) vote. Discussion and possible action recommending modification to the Street Impact Fee (SIF) Ordinance after parking minimum elimination by the City Council, as well as assessing potential effects and implications of these modifications on the development landscape and community planning. The committee discussed the possible issues associated with removal of parking minimums and whether any changes to the SIF ordinance should be recommended. Questions were asked of Transportation and Public Works staff for clarification. No action taken. Discussion and possible action recommending SIF exemptions for day care land uses considering the current challenges faced by Day Care facilities in Central Texas, including the recent loss of State …
1. 1. IMPACT FEE ADVISORY COMMITTEE REGULAR CALLED MEETING MINUTES TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 2024 The IMPACT FEE ADVISORY COMMITTEE convened in a REGULAR CALLED meeting on TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 2024, at 6310 WILHELMINA DELCO DRIVE in Austin, Texas, and remotely via WEBEX. COMMITTEE CHAIR TEHRANY called the IMPACT FEE ADVISORY COMMITTEE Meeting to order at 4:38 p.m. Committee Members (CM) in Attendance: CHAIR BOBAK TEHRANY CM SABA HATAMI CM HARRISON HUDSON Committee Members in Attendance Remotely: CHANNY SOEUR SUSAN TURRIETA, VICE CHAIR Committee Members Absent: CHI LEE Committee has 1 vacancy. Staff in Attendance: Nathan Aubert (Transportation & Public Works, TPW) Staff in Attendance Remotely: PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL No speakers signed up or in attendance to speak. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Approve the minutes of the IMPACT FEE ADVISORY COMMITTEE (REGULAR) MEETING on JANUARY 10, 2024. Item postponed to next meeting. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS Discussion and possible action recommending SIF exemptions for day care land uses considering the current challenges faced by Day Care facilities in Central Texas, including the recent loss of State funding and increasing closures. Potential action on drafting a 1 resolution for City Council to amend the SIF Ordinance to provide exemptions for Day Care facilities. Committee members discussed the position of making a recommendation to Council regarding the removal of Day Care facilities as a land use that generates SIFs across the whole city. Discussion on potential issues that could arise from this recommendation. Staff to write up recommendations and provide to Committee for approval and recommendation to Council. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT CHAIR TEHRANY adjourned the meeting at 4:47 p.m. without objection. 2
IMPACT FEE ADVISORY COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION 20240213-001 Street Impact Fee (SIF) Exemptions for Day-Care Land Uses Date: 02/13/2024 Subject: Motioned By: Committee Member Channy Soeur Seconded By: Vice Chair Susan Turrieta Recommendation Exempt all day-care land uses from paying any Street Impact Fees. Description of Recommendation to Council According to Ordinance Number 20201210-061, Part 2(D)(4), developments intending to function as daycares are exempt from paying Impact Fees if their size is under 1,000 square feet. For developments ranging from 1,000 to 5,000 square feet, the fee is set at $608 per vehicle- mile. Any development exceeding 5,000 square feet must pay the complete Street Impact Fee according to their Service Area. The Impact Fee Advisory Committee recommends that Council amend this section of the ordinance by removing “Day Care Center” from the list of exempted land uses which have tiered reductions. Additionally, the Committee recommends the addition of Part 2(D)(7) stating the following: “For “Day Care Center” land uses per the LUVMET in all Service Areas, the collection rate is $0 per vehicle-mile.” Rationale: The purpose of these changes is to reduce the fee for all day cares, regardless of size, to zero, as there is a public benefit to incentivizing development of these types of facilities in all areas of the City. Vote: (4-0, 2 absent, 1 vacant) For: Against: Abstain: Absent: Harrison Hudson Chi Lee Bobak Tehrany, Chair Susan Turrieta, Vice Chair Saba Hatami Channy Soeur Nathan Aubert, Staff Liaison Attest: 1 of 1
Control Tower Repairs and Roger Lavon Taylor Sr. Plaza Update RMMA Plan Implementation Advisory Commission May 14, 2024 1 Agenda • Control Tower – Past Work • Control Tower – Tower Base Plans • Control Tower – Current Repairs • Plaza Plans – Previous Design • Plaza Plans – Current Design • Anticipated Schedule • Control Tower – Present Challenges to Public Access 2 | RMMA PIAC | 05-14-2024 Control Tower – Past Work Control Tower Steps Taken • Structural support study: – – 2006: Studio 8, Architectural Engineers Collaborative completed its study (updated in 2008). 2010: Catellus hired Zapalac Reed Construction Co. to refurbish some portions of the Control Tower. • Economic reuse feasibility study: – 2015: Kinney & Associates delivered its report on potential reuse of the Control Tower: Significant barriers were identified related to health and safety of the building included fire safety and egress concerns. It was determined the Control Tower was not eligible for the National Register of Historic Places because the adjacent terminal was removed. Local historic designation was identified as a possibility, which would help secure grants if publicly owned or tax abatement if privately owned. • Asbestos and lead paint study: – – 2018: City commissioned Baer Engineering & Environmental Consulting Inc., which issued a “Full Asbestos and Full Lead Paint Report” of the conditions within the Control Tower. Both asbestos and lead paint were found in building materials. • • 2018: The Mueller Team secured historic zoning designation from the City and an historical marker from the State. 2020: McCann Adams Studio developed design guidelines for the tower block to protect views of the Control Tower and coordinate proposed uses within the block. 3 | RMMA PIAC | 05-14-2024 Control Tower – Tower Base Plans Tower Access Challenges • The white base of the former Control Tower was originally surrounded by the airport terminal; it became exposed when the terminal was deconstructed. • In 2021, at the online community meeting, some attendees expressed a desire to treat the tower base. • In 2021, the Mueller Team met with city historic preservation staff who provided guidance that: Treatment of the actual tower base would not be in line with the historic designation, and If a treatment was to be provided it would need to be offset from the building so as not to affect the integrity of the structure. …
Community Needs Assessment | Phase 1 / Preliminary Findings Summary of Community Engagement May 2024 TABLE OF CONTENTS Background .................................................01 Timeline ..........................................................02 Communications and Engagement Approach ...........................03-04 Goals, Tools & Tactics ................................05 Community Feedback ......................06-15 Exhibit A: Marketing and Outreach Materials ..........................17-25 Exhibit B: Community Consulations .............................................26 2024 COMMUNITY NEEDS ASSESSMENT BACKGROUND This report details the public engagement efforts for developing the FY25- 29 Consolidated Plan. The consolidated plan is a five-year funding strategy that guides how to distribute approximately $14 million in annual grant funding from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The public services and programs from this grant address things like affordable housing, job creation, and public service needs for low- and moderate-income families, persons with disabilities, and seniors. As required by the U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development (HUD), a community needs assessment is conducted each year to ensure that federal funding meets the needs of the Austin community. This year, we expanded the community needs assessment so that programming funded by local dollars can also benefit from the community’s feedback. Phase 1: In this first phase of the report we outline the community needs that we have heard through the engagement process so far. This input has informed the first draft of the funding strategy for federal dollars and we are now seeking feedback on that draft. Phase 2: A second phase of the report will be produced over the next few months as engagement continues. The phase 2 report will show not only how feedback is used within the finalized consolidated plan but will also include other efforts the Housing Department is making to address community needs. 2024 COMMUNITY NEEDS ASSESSMENT | 01 TIMELINE STAFF CREATES FIRST DRAFT OF THE CONSOLIDATED PLAN APRIL 2024 FINALIZED PLAN APPROVED BY CITY COUNCIL JULY 2024 COMMUNITY CONSULTATIONS AND INITIAL SURVEY FEB - MARCH 2024 COMMUNITY PROVIDEDS FEEDBACK ON DRAFT PLAN MAY - JUNE 2024 COMMUNITY FEEDBACK LOOP CONTINUES AUG - SEP 2024 NEW CONSOLIDATD PLAN BEGINS OCTOBER 1, 2024 2024 COMMUNITY NEEDS ASSESSMENT | 02 COMMUNICATIONS AND ENGAGEMENT APPROACH The Housing Department engages with the community regularly at community events, through the experiences of program participants, and often for specific initiatives and projects. The engagement required for our 5-Year Federal Funding plan serves as a time to pause and assess even more intentionally and build a deeper understanding of the experiences people are …
Draft FY 25-29 Consolidated Plan Summary Brief The City of Austin’s draft Consolidated Plan proposes how to allocate funding for the next 5 years of federal entitlement grants from the U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development, from October 1, 2024 to September 30, 2029. The public services and programs from this federal funding address community needs like affordable housing, job creation, and public service support for low- and moderate-income families, persons with disabilities, and seniors. Each year the City of Austin receives the following grant entitlements from HUD: • Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) • HOME Investment Partnerships Grant (HOME) • Emergency Solutions Grants (ESG) • Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA) By incorporating robust community dialogue, the City of Austin Housing Department has prepared estimates of allocations for each of the next 5 years of HUD entitlement funding to meet resident needs. Feedback was gathered through virtual and in-person community meetings and a community-wide survey on www.SpeakUpAustin.org/MyCommunityNeeds. HUD determines how much funding cities and counties will receive annually based on a formula, with the dollar amounts fluctuating each year. As of May 2, 2024, HUD has not released funding allocations for the upcoming fiscal year (FY 25). Therefore, per guidance from HUD, the draft FY 25-29 Consolidated Plan and FY 25 Action Plan are written using estimates of anticipated funding. The estimations of total funding and service goals by program for the upcoming 5 years can be found in section SP-45 Goals Summary of the draft Consolidated Plan. Additionally, estimated funding amounts over 5 years are shown proportionally in this summary document. Considerations in this draft of the Consolidated Plan for FY 2025-29: • The Tenants’ Rights Assistance (TRA) program will no longer be funded by CDBG and will be funded by local dollars. CDBG funding previously allocated toward TRA will be allocated toward Childcare Services for all five years. • The Architectural Barrier Removal – Renter program will no longer be funded by CDBG. • Infrastructure development will e funded by CDBG annually at $2,500,000 for five years. Funding amounts are estimated using the actual allocations made in the most recent Fiscal Year, 2023-2024. Since HUD does not provide information for how much funding the City will receive over 5 years, staff will adjust program funding amounts proportionally each year. Once FY 2025 funding allocations are released by HUD, the City’s FY 2025 Action Plan (included …
Resumen del Plan Consolidado de los años Fiscales 2025-2029 En la versión preliminar del Plan Consolidado de la ciudad de Austin, se propone cómo asignar los fondos para los próximos 5 años de subvenciones federales del Departamento de Vivienda y Desarrollo Urbano (Housing and Urban Development, HUD), del 1 de Octubre de 2024 al 30 de septiembre de 2029. Los servicios y programas públicos de esta financiación federal abordan necesidades de la comunidad como la vivienda asequible, la creación de puestos de trabajo y el apoyo en materia de servicios públicos para familias con ingresos bajos y moderados, personas con discapacidades y adultos mayores. Cada año, la ciudad de Austin recibe las siguientes subvenciones del HUD: • Subvención del Bloque para el Desarrollo Comunitario (Community Development Block Grant, CDBG) • Subvención del Programa de Asociaciones de Inversión (HOME) • Subvención de Solución de Emergencia (Emergency Solution Grant, ESG) • Oportunidades de Vivienda para personas con VIH/SIDA (Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS, HOPWA) Al incorporar un sólido diálogo comunitario, el Departamento de Vivienda de la ciudad de Austin preparó estimaciones de las asignaciones para cada uno de los próximos 5 años de permisos de financiación del HUD para satisfacer las necesidades de los residentes. Los comentarios se recopilaron en reuniones virtuales y presenciales y en una encuesta comunitaria en www.SpeakUpAustin.org/MyCommunityNeeds. El HUD determina el monto de los fondos que recibirán anualmente las ciudades y los condados basándose en una fórmula, en la que las cantidades en dólares fluctúan cada año. A partir del 2 de mayo de 2024, el HUD no ha publicado las asignaciones de fondos para el próximo año fiscal (FY25). Por lo tanto, siguiendo las orientaciones del HUD, la versión preliminar del Plan Consolidado para los años fiscales comprendidos entre 2025 y 2029 y el Plan de Acción para el año fiscal 25 se redactaron utilizando estimaciones de la financiación prevista. Las estimaciones de la financiación total y los objetivos de servicio por programa para los próximos 5 años se pueden encontrar en la sección SP-45 Resumen de Objetivos de la versión preliminar del Plan Consolidado. Además, los importes de financiación estimados a lo largo de 5 años se muestran proporcionalmente en este documento de resumen. Consideraciones en esta versión preliminar del Plan Consolidado para los años fiscales comprendidos entre 2025 y 2029: • El Programa de Asistencia para los Derechos de los Inquilinos (TRA) ya no …
CITY OF AUSTIN CITIZEN PARTICIPATION PLAN A. PURPOSE Participating Jurisdictions (PJs) that receive U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) entitlement grant funds must develop a Citizen Participation Plan (CPP). The CPP describes efforts that will be undertaken to encourage community members to participate in the development of the City’s federal reports: Assessment of Fair Housing (AFH), Consolidated Plan, Annual Action Plan, and the Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER). The CPP is designed to encourage the participation of city residents in the development of the federal reports listed above, particularly those residents who are predominantly low- and moderate-income. For purposes of CDBG funding, a resident is considered to be low-income if their family income equals 50% or less of median family income (MFI), as estimated by HUD. A person is considered to be moderate-income if their family income is between 50% and 80% of MFI. Predominately low-to moderate-income neighborhoods are defined as any neighborhood where at least 51% of the residents have incomes equal to or below 80% of the MFI for any given year. The determination of whether a neighborhood meets the low-to moderate income definition is made by the City at the time a project of area-wide benefit is funded based on current data provided by HUD. The CPP also encourages local and regional institutions and other organizations (including businesses, developers, and community and faith-based organizations) to participate in the process of developing and implementing the Consolidated Plan and related reports. The City takes appropriate actions to encourage the participation of persons of minority backgrounds, persons with limited-English proficiency, and persons with disabilities. It is important to note that HUD’s use of the statutory term “citizen participation” does not in any way limit engagement and consultation with community members based on legal status or country of origin. Any person that resides in the Austin metro area is encouraged to provide input about the federal reporting process as outlined in this CPP. The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. The City of Austin does not discriminate on the basis of disability in the admission or access to, or treatment or employment in its programs and activities. The City of Austin considers it the right of …
