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BUILDING AND STANDARDS COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES Date: October 27, 2021 The Building and Standards Commission (BSC) convened at City Hall and via video conference for a regular hybrid meeting on Wednesday, October 27, 2021. The meeting was available for viewing live at http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live. Commission Members in Attendance: Chair Andrea Freiburger; Vice Chair Pablo Avila; Commissioners Sade Ogunbode, Wordy Thompson, John Green, Elizabeth Mueller, Timothy Stostad, Edgar Farrera and Edward Selig; and Ex Officio Commissioner Chief Thomas Vocke. Note: Commissioners Green and Stostad attended remotely. Staff in Attendance: Melanie Alley, Code Review Analyst/BSC Coordinator; Robert Moore, Austin Code Division Manager; Marlayna Wright; Supervisor; James Candelas, Program Specialist; Farah Presley, Investigator; Micheal Ezikemo, Inspector; Elaine Garrett, Assistant Director; Daniel Armstrong, Division Manager; Michael Dial, Code Supervisor; James Adams, Supervisor; Justin Brummer, Investigator; Willis Adams, Inspector; Khary Dumas, Inspector; Aurelio Martinez, Inspector; Johnny Serna, Inspector; Rick Coronado, Austin Water Assistant Director; Charles Arnold, Austin Water Supervisor; Lauren Khoury, Assistant City Attorney; Patricia Link, Assistant City Attorney; and Adam Ellis, CTM A/V Technician. CALL TO ORDER Chair Freiburger called the Commission Meeting to order at 6:37 p.m. APPROVAL OF MINUTES A motion was made by Commissioner Mueller for approval of the minutes from the September 22, 2021 regular meeting. The motion was seconded by Vice Chair Avila. The motion carried on a 9-0 vote. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION No one appeared for Citizen Communication at this meeting. PUBLIC HEARINGS Case(s): Case Number(s) 1. CL 2021-085126 The property was represented at the hearing by Lawrence Chang, attorney, and Josh Salinas. Chair Freiburger Magnolia Christian Church 3004 E. 12th Street Street Address Owner 1 8900 Austin, LLC 6121 Ponca Street R. Munson Investments, LLC 8900 N. IH 35 Service Road SB, Exteriors of Buildings 17, 18, 19, 20 & 21 (aka Orbit Apartments) admitted Staff Exhibits 1, 2A-2I. Commissioner Green moved to close the public hearing and adopt staff’s recommendation for demolition within 45 days, and on the 46th day, if compliance has not been achieved, the code official is authorized to proceed with demolition and, to assess all expenses incurred and file a lien for those expenses with Travis County Deed records. Commissioner Thompson seconded, and the motion carried on a 7-2 vote. Chair Freiburger and Vice Chair Avila voted against the motion. 2. CL 2021-156922 The property was represented at the hearing by John Buono, broker and agent, and Dan Stout. Chair Freiburger admitted Staff …
B-01 (C14-2021-0009 - 1725 Toomey Rd; District 5).pdf — original pdf
C14-2021-0009 1 ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET CASE: C14-2021-0009 – 1725 Toomey DISTRICT: 5 ZONING FROM: CS TO: MF-6 ADDRESS: 1725 Toomey Road SITE AREA: 0.90 Acres PROPERTY OWNER: 1725 Toomey LLC AGENT: Drenner Group (Amanda Swor) CASE MANAGER: Kate Clark (512-974-1237, kate.clark@austintexas.gov) STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends multifamily residence highest density (MF-6) district zoning. For a summary of the basis of staff’s recommendation, see page 3. SMALL AREA PLANNING JOINT COMMITTEE June 2, 2021 Forwarded to Planning Commission without a Recommendation. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: October 26, 2021 Scheduled for Planning Commission October 12, 2021 Approved neighborhood’s request to postpone to October 26, 2021 on the consent agenda. Vote: 9-0. [Commissioner Schneider – 1st, Commissioner Shieh – 2nd; Commissioner Praxis was off the dais; Vice Chair Hempel and Commissioners Azhar and Connolly were absent]. September 14, 2021 Approved neighborhood’s request to postpone to October 12, 2021 on the consent agenda. Vote: 11-0. [Vice Chair Hempel – 1st, Commissioner Azhar – 2nd; Commissioners Praxis and Shieh were absent.]. August 24, 2021 The public hearing portion for the Planning Commission meeting was canceled due to technical difficulties. July 27, 2021 Approved neighborhood’s request to postpone to August 24, 2021 on the consent agenda. Vote: 10-0. [Commissioner Schneider - 1st, Commissioner Azhar - 2nd; Chair Shaw and Commissioners Howard and Thompson were absent]. 1 of 60B-1 C14-2021-0009 2 July 13, 2021 Approved neighborhood’s request to postpone to July 27, 2021 on the consent agenda. Vote: 8-0. [Vice Chair Hempel - 1st, Commissioner Flores - 2nd; Commissioners Azhar, Howard, Rosa Praxis, Llanes Pulido and Schneider were absent]. CITY COUNCIL ACTION: October 21, 2021 Scheduled for City Council September 30, 2021 Approved staff’s postponement request to October 21, 2021 on the consent agenda. Vote: 10-0. [Mayor Adler was off the dais]. August 26, 2021 Approved staff’s request to postpone to September 30, 2021 on the July 29, 2021 Approved staff’s request to postpone to August 26, 2021 on the consent consent agenda. Vote: 11-0. agenda. Vote: 11-0. ORDINANCE NUMBER: ISSUES Staff has received comments in opposition to and in favor of this rezoning request. For all written or emailed comments, please see Exhibit C: Correspondence Received. Prior to this rezoning case being submitted, a tree permit (2020-127211 TP) was filed and approved to remove a heritage tree at this property. The following is a summary of the application timeline from the Community Tree Preservation Division: …
B-02 (NPA-2020-0015.03 - 6705 and 6501 Regiene Road; District 1).pdf — original pdf
NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN AMENDMENT REVIEW SHEET DATE FILED: July 31, 2020 (In-cycle) October 26, 2021 NPA-2020-0015.03 6501 and 6705 Regiene Road NEIGHORHOOD PLAN: East MLK Combined Neighborhood Plan CASE#: PROJECT NAME: 6501 and 6705 Regiene Road PC DATES: September 28, 2021 ADDRESS/ES: DISTRICT AREA: 1 WATERSHED: Boggy Creek SITE AREA: APPLICANT/OWNER: KUNIKCO LLC (Daryl Kunik) AGENT: CASE MANAGER: Jesse Gutierrez EMAIL: jesse.gutierrez@austintexas.gov TYPE OF AMENDMENT: Change in Future Land Use Designation From: Industry Base District Zoning Change Drenner Group, Leah M. Bojo (512) 807-2918 To: Major Planned Development PHONE: 512-974-1606 Approx. 15.69 acres Related Zoning Case: C14-2020-0150 From: SF-2-NP & LI-NP To: LI-PDA-NP NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN ADOPTION DATE: November 7, 2002 PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: TBD CITY COUNCIL DATE: TBD ACTION: TBD STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Recommend applicant’s request of FLUM change to Major Planned Development 1 1 of 19B-2 BASIS FOR STAFF’S RECOMMENDATION: This 15.69-acre site located at 6501 & 6705 Regine Road currently has a FLUM designation of INDUSTRY. The site is undeveloped with no existing structures. There are a few single-family homes sandwiched between this property’s boundary lines. Directly north, a property was recently approved and rezoned from LI-NP to LI-PDA-NP. That case, 3443 Ed Bluestein Boulevard, proposes to redevelop 109.65 acres into a “mixed use, multi- tenant campus featuring a variety of commercial uses.” That project was approved for maximum building heights ranging from 120 feet to 400 feet across 4 tracts. Staff’s reasons for recommending this project at 6501 & 6705 Regiene Road include the various opportunities proposed. These include new multifamily residential, office, retail, restaurant, and industrial/creative spaces. The opportunity to potentially connect to a future CapMetro Green Line train station nearby, the opportunity to create a trail connecting to the Southern Walnut Creek Greenbelt, and most important the opportunity to participate in the City of Austin’s S.M.A.R.T. Housing Program. Although the area was once a productive industrial zone this property in particular has remained vacant. Now that the 100 plus acre property to the north has been approved for mixed use under PDA zoning, it would be hard to envision industry being applied to 6501 & 6705 Regiene Road in the future. There are still a lot of questions and variables of concern. Will this property connect in any way to the 109.65 acre project to the north? Connectivity to transit and pedestrian access within and surrounding the project area is a real concern to the Inclusive Planning …
B-03 (C14-2020-0150 - 6705 and 6501 Regiene Road; District 1).pdf — original pdf
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET CASE: C14-2020-0150 6705 and 6501 Regiene Road DISTRICT: 1 ZONING FROM: SF-2-NP and LI-NP TO: LI-PDA-NP ADDRESS: 6705 and 6501 Regiene Road SITE AREA: 15.69 acres PROPERTY OWNER: Kunikco LLC (Daryl Kunik) AGENT: Drenner Group PC (Leah Bojo) CASE MANAGER: Heather Chaffin (512-974-2122, heather.chaffin@austintexas.gov) STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff supports the Applicant’s request for rezoning to LI-PDA-NP, with conditions. Staff conditions are listed below; Applicant’s overall request is outlined in Exhibit D. 1. The Applicant is requesting 275 feet of building height on the western portion of the property and 120 feet on the remainder of the site; Staff recommends a maximum of 120 feet across the entire property. 2. The Applicant is requesting Light manufacturing land use; Staff does not recommend this land use. a. If Light manufacturing land use is granted, the Applicant is requesting that breweries be a minimum of 50 feet from all residential land uses; Staff recommends that all Light manufacturing uses be setback 200 feet from all residential land uses. 3. A public restrictive covenant will be required for the associated TIA Memorandum. For a summary of the basis of staff’s recommendation, see case manager comments on page 2. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: October 26, 2021: September 28, 2021: To grant postponement to October 26, 2021 as requested by Staff and Neighborhood, on consent. CITY COUNCIL ACTION: TBD ORDINANCE NUMBER: 1 of 23B-3 C14-2020-0150 2 ISSUES: No issues at this time. CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: The subject property is located east of Ed Bluestein Boulevard and north of the proposed Capital Metro Green Line rail right of way. 89% of the undeveloped property is currently zoned LI-NP and 11% is zoned SF-2-NP. South and east of the property is the Walnut Creek Greenbelt, zoned P. Further south are residential properties zoned SF-2. Across Ed Bluestein Boulevard to the west is a mix of light industrial and commercial uses zoned CS-NP. Please see Exhibits A and B- Zoning Map and Aerial Exhibit. In addition to the subject property, two related tracts are currently under review by Staff that are requesting LI-PDA-NP, C14-2021-0157 and C14-2021-0158. These properties have the same Applicant as the subject property who has stated their intent to combine the tracts as one cohesive development. These requests were filed several months after this request and will be scheduled for public hearing when Staff review is completed. Please see Exhibit C- Related …
B-04 (NPA-2021-0023.01.SH - Manor Road and Northeast Drive; District 1).pdf — original pdf
Planning Commission: October 26, 2021 DATE FILED: July 30, 2021 (In-cycle) NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN AMENDMENT REVIEW SHEET NEIGHORHOOD PLAN: University Hills/Windsor Park (Windsor Park) Combined CASE#: NPA-2021-0023.01.SH PROJECT NAME: Manor Road and Northeast Drive PC DATE: October 26, 2021 ADDRESS: 3209 Jack Cook Drive DISTRICT AREA: 1 SITE AREA: 0.517 acres OWNER/APPLICANT: AM1031, LLC (Managed by Anmol Mehra) AGENT: Drenner Group, PC (Leah M. Bojo) CASE MANAGER: Maureen Meredith, Housing and Planning Dept. PHONE: (512) 974-2695 STAFF EMAIL: Maureen.Meredith@austintexas.gov TYPE OF AMENDMENT: Change in Future Land Use Designation From: Single Family Base District Zoning Change To: Mixed Use To: LR-MU-V-NP Related Zoning Case: C14-2021-0133.SH From: SF-3-NP NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN ADOPTION DATE: August 9, 2007 CITY COUNCIL DATE: Date pending ACTION: 1 of 31B-4 Planning Commission: October 26, 2021 PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: October 26, 2021 - STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff supports the applicant’s request for Mixed Use land use. BASIS FOR STAFF’S RECOMMENDATION: Staff supports Mixed Use land use because the property has frontage along Manor Road which is an activity corridor on the Imagine Austin Growth Concept map and there is Mixed Use land use adjacent to the property to the east. 2 2 of 31B-4 Planning Commission: October 26, 2021 LAND USE DESCRIPTIONS EXISTING LAND USE ON THE PROPERTY Single family - Detached or two family 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, Urban Home, Small Lot Single Family) and two‐family residential options (Duplex, Secondary Apartment, Single Family Attached, Two‐Family Residential) in areas considered appropriate for this type of infill development. 3 3 of 31B-4 Planning Commission: October 26, 2021 PROPOSED LAND USE ON THE PROPERTY Mixed Use - An area that is appropriate for a mix of residential and non‐residential uses. Purpose 1. Encourage more retail and commercial services within walking distance of residents; 2. Allow live‐work/flex space on existing commercially zoned land in the neighborhood; 3. Allow a mixture of complementary land use types, which may include housing, retail, offices, commercial services, and civic uses (with the exception of government offices) to encourage linking …
B-05 (C14-2021-0133.SH - Manor Road and Northeast Drive; District 1).pdf — original pdf
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET DISTRICT: 1 TO: LR-MU-V-NP CASE: C14-2021-0133.SH Manor Road and Northeast Drive ZONING FROM: SF-3-NP ADDRESS: 3209 Jack Cook Drive SITE AREA: 0.517 acres PROPERTY OWNER: AM1031 LLC (Anmol Mehra) CASE MANAGER: Heather Chaffin (512-974-2122, heather.chaffin@austintexas.gov) STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff supports the Applicant’s request for rezoning to LR-MU-V-NP, with the condition that Service station land use be a prohibited use, making the recommendation LR-MU- V-CO-NP. The Applicant agrees to this recommendation. AGENT: Drenner Group PC (Leah Bojo) For a summary of the basis of staff’s recommendation, see case manager comments on page 2. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: October 26, 2021: CITY COUNCIL ACTION: TBD ORDINANCE NUMBER: 1 of 10B-5 C14-2021-0133.SH 2 ISSUES: As a SMART Housing project, the Applicant is proposing 10 condominium units for sale with 4 of the units to be sold to households at or below 80% Median Family Income (MFI). The project will be subject to a minimum 1-year affordability period after issuance of a certificate of occupancy unless funding requirements are longer. Please see Exhibit C- SMART Housing Letter. The property is located on Manor Road, a Future Core Transit Corridor designated by Code as suitable for Vertical mixed use building (V/VMU) development. CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: The subject property is located one lot northwest of the intersection of Manor Road and Northeast Drive with frontage on Manor Road to the south and Jack Cook Drive to the north. The property is currently zoned SF-3-NP and is developed with a single family residence. Immediately at the intersection of Manor Road and Northeast Drive is a lot zoned LR-MU- V-CO-NP that is developed with a single family residence. The conditional overlay on this property prohibits service station land use; the Applicant has agreed to include the same condition on the rezoning property. Immediately west of the rezoning tract is a lot zoned SF-3-NP which has Affordability Unlocked certification and other approvals for a Group housing development that will be operated by Casa Marianella for refugees seeking asylum. Further west are properties zoned MF-2-NP that are developed with a range of residential land uses. Across Jack Cook Drive to the north are properties zoned SF-3-NP that are developed with a range of residential land uses, including nonconforming townhouse/ condominium land uses. Across Manor Road to the south are properties zoned SF-3-NP and GR-V-NP that are developed with single family residential and service station land uses. …
B-06 (C14-2021-0137 - 3427 Jefferson St; District 10).pdf — original pdf
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET CASE:C14-2021-0137 – 3427 Jefferson Street DISTRICT: 10 ZONING FROM: LR-NP TO: CS-NP ADDRESS: 3427 Jefferson Street SITE AREA: 0.16 acres (6,969 sq. ft.) PROPERTY OWNER: Estate of Tom Wiley (Lindabeth Doby, Executor) AGENT: Metcalfe Wolff Stuart & Williams, LLP (Michele Rogerson Lynch) CASE MANAGER: Wendy Rhoades (512-974-7719, wendy.rhoades@austintexas.gov) STAFF RECOMMENDATION: The Staff recommendation is to grant general commercial services – neighborhood plan (CS-NP) combining district zoning. For a summary of the basis of staff’s recommendation, see case manager comments on pages 2 – 3. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: October 26, 2021: October 12, 2021: APPROVED A POSTPONEMENT REQUEST BY THE NEIGHBORHOOD TO OCTOBER 26, 2021, BY CONSENT [R. SCHNEIDER; J. SHIEH – 2ND] (9-0) S. PRAXIS – NOT PRESENT FOR PASSAGE OF THE CONSENT AGENDA; A. AZHAR, J. CONNOLLY, C. HEMPEL – ABSENT CITY COUNCIL ACTION: November 18, 2021 : ORDINANCE NUMBER: 1 of 23B-6 C14-2021-0137 2 ISSUES: Neither building elevations nor site plans were submitted with the rezoning application. Telephone calls to staff from neighbors focused on their concern about the potential height or scale of the building and volume of additional traffic that will be generated from the building. All correspondence received is attached at the back of this packet. CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: The rezoning tract (“Tract”) is a through lot with frontage on Jefferson Street and Glenview Avenue. The Tract is 0.16 acres (6,969 square feet) and currently has neighborhood commercial- neighborhood plan (LR-NP) combining district zoning. Applicant proposes to assemble the adjacent general commercial services-neighborhood plan (CS-NP) combining district zoned lots with the rezoned subject Tract to develop an office and commercial building. The combined area of the general commercial services-neighborhood plan (CS-NP) combining district zoned lots and the Tract is 0.464 acres (20,210 square feet). The proposed building would have about 36,000 square feet of office uses and 5,000 square feet of Commercial uses. West 35th Street is a Core Transit Corridor and classified in the Austin Strategic Mobility Plan (ASMP) as a level 3 road. Jefferson Street is a level 2 road. There are 2 through lanes and a bike lane in each direction and a center turn lane. Both sides of W. 35th St. have sidewalks. Using the #19 MetroBus: the trip to the UT Keeton Station is 16 minutes. The trip to Republic Square Station is 28 minutes including the 5-minute (0.2 mile) walk to the stop …
B-07 (C14-2021-0154 - Clawson Road Residences, District 5).pdf — original pdf
C14-2021-0154 1 ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET CASE: C14-2021-0154 – Clawson Road Residences DISTRICT: 5 ZONING FROM: SF-3 TO: MF-2 ADDRESS: 4000 Clawson Road SITE AREA: 1.07 acres PROPERTY OWNER: Heartwood REG Holdings, LLC (Chris Affinito) AGENT: Alice Glasco Consulting (Alice Glasco) CASE MANAGER: Kate Clark (512-974-1237, kate.clark@austintexas.gov) STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends multifamily residence low density (MF-2) district zoning. For a summary of the basis of staff’s recommendation, see page 2. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: October 26, 2021 Scheduled for Planning Commission CITY COUNCIL ACTION: November 18, 2021 To be Scheduled for City Council ORDINANCE NUMBER: ISSUES There are no known issues at this time and staff has not received any written or emailed comments in favor of or in opposition to this rezoning case. CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: This property is located on the west side of Clawson Road and is zoned SF-3. It is just over an acre in size and is currently developed with a single-family residential unit. Adjacent zoning consists of MF-2 to the north, SF-6 to the south and SF-3 to the west. Across Clawson Road to the east are SF-5-CO and SF-3 zoned properties. From the applicant’s application, they are requesting MF-2 to construct up to 19 townhome residential units. 1 of 10B-7 C14-2021-0154 2 BASIS OF RECOMMENDATION: 1. Zoning changes should promote compatibility with adjacent and nearby uses. This property is currently between two tracts, one zoned MF-2 and the other SF-6. Rezoning this property to MF-2 would be compatible and consistent with the existing zoning pattern along this street. EXISTING ZONING AND LAND USES: Zoning Land Uses Site North South East West SF-3 MF-2 SF-6 SF-3 Single-family residential Multi-family residential Single-family residential Single-family residential SF-5-CO and SF-3 Multi-family and single-family residential NEIGHBORHOOD PLANNING AREA: South Lamar Combined NP Area - South Lamar (suspended) TIA: A traffic impact analysis shall be required at the time of site plan if triggered per LDC 25- 6-113. WATERSHED: West Bouldin Creek Watershed OVERLAYS: Residential Design Standards, Selected Sign Ordinances SCHOOLS: Joslin Elementary, Covington Middle and Crockett High Schools NEIGHBORHOOD ORGANIZATIONS Austin Independent School District Preservation Austin Austin Lost and Found Pets SELTexas Austin Neighborhoods Council Sierra Club, Austin Regional Group Friends of Austin Neighborhoods South Central Coalition Homeless Neighborhood Association South Lamar Neighborhood Assn. Neighborhood Empowerment Foundation Perry Grid 614 TNR BCP - Travis County Natural Resources 2 of 10B-7 C14-2021-0154 3 AREA CASE HISTORIES: C14-2021-0115 SF-3 …
B-08 (C14H-2021-0144 - Rubinett House; District 10).pdf — original pdf
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN: Windsor Road HLC DATE: September 27, 2021 PC DATE: 10-26-2021 CASE NUMBER: C14H-2021-0144 2021 CC DATE: 11-18-2021 APPLICANT: Claire Oswalt (property owner) HISTORIC NAME: Rubinett House WATERSHED: Shoal Creek ADDRESS OF PROPOSED ZONING CHANGE: 3004 Belmont Circle ZONING CHANGE: SF-3-NP to SF-3-H-NP COUNCIL DISTRICT: 10 STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends the proposed zoning change from SF-3-NP (single family residence- neighborhood plan) to SF-3-H-NP (single family residence-historic landmark-neighborhood plan combining district zoning). QUALIFICATIONS FOR LANDMARK DESIGNATION: Architecture and historical associations HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION ACTION: N/A PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: N/A DEPARTMENT COMMENTS: The property is within the 2021 North Central Austin historic resource survey area. CITY COUNCIL DATE: N/A ORDINANCE READINGS: N/A CASE MANAGER: Kalan Contreras NEIGHBORHOOD ORGANIZATIONS: Austin Independent School District, Austin Lost and Found Pets, Austin Neighborhoods Council, Bryker Woods Neighborhood Association, Central West Austin Neighborhood Plan Contact Team, Friends of Austin Neighborhoods, Homeless Neighborhood Association, Neighborhood Empowerment Foundation, Preservation Austin, SELTexas, Save Historic Muny District, Shoal Creek Conservancy, Sierra Club, Austin Regional Group, West Austin Neighborhood Group BASIS FOR RECOMMENDATION: The house’s near-pristine integrity enables it to clearly communicate its historical associations with the development of the Belmont subdivisions, the life and community impact of original owners Shirley and Jarrell Rubinett, the career of architects Lundgren & Maurer, and the character-defining features of Midcentury Modern residential architecture in Austin. Architecture: This architect-designed Midcentury Modern house derives significance from both its historical associations and its architecture. The house is associated with prominent local and international architecture firm, Lundgren & Maurer. It is a rare surviving example of their residential design in Austin, exhibiting many of the key character-defining features of their style. Even if considered without the association with Lundgren & Maurer, the house holds architectural significance as an exceptionally intact example of the regional adaptation of Midcentury Modern architecture popularized in 1950s Austin. See pages F-9 and F-10 in the following application for additional architectural descriptions. Historical Associations: The house is representative of significant trends in community planning and development and development in midcentury Austin, and it also is associated with significant individuals—Shirley and Jarrell “Tank” Rubinett—who played important roles in Austin’s business community and Jewish community in the late twentieth ORDINANCE NUMBER: N/A PHONE: 512-974-2727 ACTION: N/A 1 of 3B-8 century. From the beginning of their time in Austin, Shirley and Jarrell Rubinett became deeply involved with Congregation Agudas Achim and Austin’s Jewish …
B-09 (2021-047001 - Harvey Street between E. 12th and Sol Wilson Avenue District 1).pdf — original pdf
M E M O R A N D U M TO: Andrew Rivera, Planning Commission Coordinator FROM: Mashell Smith, Property Agent Senior Land Management, Development Services Department DATE: October 18, 2021 SUBJECT: F#2021-047001 Right-of-Way Vacation 21,092 square feet of Harvey Street Attached is the Application Packet and Master Comment Report pertaining to the right-of-way vacation application for an approximately 21,092 square foot portion of land abutting (east of) commonly known as 3001 E. 12th Street. The right of way is an undeveloped section of Harvey Street traversing diagonally from Sol Wilson Avenue, north, to E. 12th Street. The proposed vacation tract will be added to the abutting parcels. Future development has not been shared with staff. All affected departments and private utility franchise stakeholders have reviewed the application and recommend approval, subject to the following reviewers’ conditions: 1. Austin Water Utility: o A wastewater line easement will be retained to cover the existing wastewater manhole and wastewater line with the requested area for vacation. Public notice was sent to owners within 300’ of the area to be vacated. At time of this memo there have been no responses. The applicant has requested that this i tem be submi tted for placement on the October 26, 2021, Planning Commission Agenda. Staff contact: Mashell Smith, Land Management, Property Agent Senior Development Services Department, 512-974-7079, mashell.smith@austintexas.gov Applicant: Pam Madere, Jackson Walker, LLP (512) 236-2048 pmadere@jw.com Abutting Landowners: 2017 Shaw Garage, LP, 2017 Perry Tract, LP, 2017 Hobbes LP, NMF Housing 1, 3007 East 12th Street Condominium, 2018 Commercial Fund 2 LP The applicant and/or property owner’s representative will be present at the meeting to answer any questions regarding future development and vacation request. Attachments: Application Packet and Master Comment Report 1 of 52B-9 APPLICATION FOR STREET OR ALLEY VACATION File No. _______________________ Department Use Only DATE: _____________________________ Department Use Only TYPE OF VACATION Type of Vacation: Street: _____; Alley: _____; ROW _____ Hundred Block: _____________________ Name of Street/Alley/ROW: ______________________________________ Is it constructed: Yes No Property address: _______________________________________________________________________ Purpose of vacation: _____________________________________________________________________ PROPERTY DESCRIPTION ADJACENT TO AREA TO BE VACATED Parcel #: _____________________________________________________________________________ Survey & Abstract No.: _________________________________________________________________ Lot(s): _______________ Block: _________ Outlot: __________________________________________ Subdivision Name: _____________________________________________________________________ Plat Book ___________ Page Number __________ Document Number ___________________________ Neighborhood Association Name: _________________________________________________________ Address including zip code: ______________________________________________________________ RELATED CASES Existing Site Plan (circle one): YES / NO Subdivision: Case (circle one): YES / NO Zoning Case …
B-11 (SPC-2021-0131A - Zilker Café, District 8).pdf — original pdf
PLANNING COMMISSION SITE PLAN CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT REVIEW SHEET CASE NUMBER: SPC-2021-0131A PC DATE: 10/26/21 PROJECT NAME: Zilker Café ADDRESS OF APPLICATION: 2133 William Barton Dr. AREA: The applicant is requesting a change of use for a portion of Zilker Park to Parks and Recreation Services Special Use. The requested use totals 6,673 square feet depicted on the site plan included in the back up materials. COUNCIL DISTRICT: 8 (512) 974-9455 (512) 974-9490 Phone: (512) 974-2711 Renee.Johns@austintexas.gov City of Austin (Christina Bies) 919 W 28th Half St Austin, Texas, 78705 City of Austin – Parks and Recreation Department (Liana Kallivoka) 919 W 28th Half St Austin, TX 78705 APPLICANT: AGENT: CASE MANAGER: Renee Johns PROPOSED USE: Parks and Recreation Services (Special) EXISTING ZONING: P/PH NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN: NA/Zilker PROPOSED USE: The applicant is requesting approval of a Conditional Use for a Parks and Recreation Services-Special Use in P (Public)/ PH (Public Historic) zoning within a portion of Zilker Park. The Parks and Recreation Services Special Use will total 6,673 square feet. SUMMARY STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the conditional use permit. The Parks and Recreation Services Special Use allows for the sale of alcoholic beverages at a predetermined area on this site. The site plan complies with code. Parks and Recreation Board: Per 25-2-625 (E)(4) “The Land Use Commission may not consider a site plan until it receives a recommendation from the Parks and Recreation Board.” Recommendation denied on September 28th. Draft of meeting minutes is included in the backup documentation, as official approved minutes will not be available until after October 26th. PROJECT INFORMATION Area of proposed CUP Existing Zoning Watershed Watershed Ordinance Traffic Impact Analysis Capitol View Corridor Proposed Access Proposed Impervious Cover Proposed Building Coverage Height Parking required: P zoning 6,673 square feet of Recreation Services Special Conditional Use P/PH Barton Creek Current Code NA Not applicable William Barton Drive NA NA NA 42 required/215 provided 1 of 10B-11 EXISTING ZONING AND LAND USES P/PH Site ZONING P P/PH P P LAND USES Parks and Recreation Services Parks and Recreation Services (Special) Park and Recreation Services (General) Park and Recreation Services (General)/ Barton Springs Pool Park and Recreation Services (General) Park and Recreation Services (General) North South East West CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT REVIEW AND EVALUATION CRITERIA The following evaluation is included to provide staff evaluation on each point of the conditional use permit criteria. Section 25-5-145 of …
Planning Commission October 26 2021 Agenda.pdf — original pdf
PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA Tuesday, October 26, 2021 The Planning Commission will convene at 6:00 PM on Tuesday, October 26, 2021 at Austin City Hall, Council Chambers, Room 1001 301 W. Second Street, Austin, TX. 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 Awais Azhar Joao Paulo Connolly Grayson Cox Yvette Flores – Secretary Claire Hempel – Vice-Chair Patrick Howard Jennifer Mushtaler Solveij Rosa Praxis Carmen Llanes Pulido Jessica Cohen – Ex-Officio Robert Schneider Todd Shaw – Chair James Shieh – Parliamentarian Jeffrey Thompson Richard Mendoza – Ex-Officio Arati Singh - AISD Ex-Officio EXECUTIVE SESSION (No public discussion) The Planning Commission will announce it will go into Executive Session, if necessary, pursuant to Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code, to receive advice from Legal Counsel on matters specifically listed on this agenda. The Commission may not conduct a closed meeting without the approval of the city attorney. Private Consultation with Attorney – Section 551.071 Attorney: Steven Maddoux 512- 974-6080 Commission Liaison: Andrew Rivera, 512-974-6508 CITIZEN COMMUNICATION The first four (4) speakers signed up prior to the commencement of the meeting will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of October 12, 2021. B. PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. Rezoning: Location: 2. 3. Owner/Applicant: Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: Plan Amendment: Location: Owner/Applicant: Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: Rezoning: Location: Owner/Applicant: Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: C14-2021-0009 - 1725 Toomey Rd; District 5 1725 Toomey Road; South Lamar Combined NP Area (Zilker), Lady Bird Lake Watershed 1725 Toomey, LLC Drenner Group (Amanda Swor) CS to MF-6 Recommended Kate Clark, 512-974-1237, kate.clark@austintexas.gov Housing and Planning Department NPA-2020-0015.03 - 6705 and 6501 Regiene Road; District 1 6705 and 6501 Regiene Road; MLK- 183 NP Area, Boggy Creek Watershed Daryl Kunik Drenner Group, PC (Leah Bojo) Industry to Major Planned Development land use Recommended Jesse Gutierrez, 512-974-1606, jesse.gutierrez@austintexas.gov Housing and Planning Department C14-2020-0150 - 6705 and 6501 Regiene Road; District 1 6705 and 6501 Regiene Road; MLK- 183 NP Area, Boggy Creek Watershed Daryl Kunik Drenner Group, PC (Leah Bojo) SF-2-NP and LI-NP to LI-PDA-NP Recommended, with conditions Heather Chaffin, 512-974-2122, heather.chaffin@austintexas.gov Housing and Planning Department Attorney: Steven Maddoux 512- 974-6080 Commission Liaison: Andrew Rivera, 512-974-6508 4. Plan Amendement: Location: Owner/Applicant: Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: NPA-2021-0023.01.SH …
Addendum adds Item C-2 Rules of Procedure and C-3 Bylaws Recommendation — original pdf
PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA Tuesday, October 26, 2021 The Planning Commission will convene at 6:00 PM on Tuesday, October 26, 2021 at Austin City Hall, Council Chambers, Room 1001 301 W. Second Street, Austin, TX. 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 Awais Azhar Joao Paulo Connolly Grayson Cox Yvette Flores – Secretary Claire Hempel – Vice-Chair Patrick Howard Jennifer Mushtaler Solveij Rosa Praxis Carmen Llanes Pulido Jessica Cohen – Ex-Officio Robert Schneider Todd Shaw – Chair James Shieh – Parliamentarian Jeffrey Thompson Richard Mendoza – Ex-Officio Arati Singh - AISD Ex-Officio ADDENDUM EXECUTIVE SESSION (No public discussion) The Planning Commission will announce it will go into Executive Session, if necessary, pursuant to Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code, to receive advice from Legal Counsel on matters specifically listed on this agenda. The Commission may not conduct a closed meeting without the approval of the city attorney. Private Consultation with Attorney – Section 551.071 Attorney: Steven Maddoux 512- 974-6080 Commission Liaison: Andrew Rivera, 512-974-6508 C. ITEMS FROM THE COMMISSION 2. Discussion and possible action regarding Rules of Procedure. (Co-Sponsors Chair Shaw and Vice- Chair Hempel) 3. Discussion and possible action regarding Bylaws. (Co-Sponsors Chair Shaw and Vice-Chair Hempel) 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 Andrew Rivera at the Housing and Planning Department, at 512-974-6508, for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. Attorney: Steven Maddoux 512- 974-6080 Commission Liaison: Andrew Rivera, 512-974-6508 SPEAKER REGISTRATION Click on link below or scan the QR code and submit the form to register to speak. Speakers should submit a separate registration form for each item of interest (Neighborhood Plan Amendment cases and associated Zoning cases are combined as they will be heard in tandem). Only one primary speaker for and against a case. If multiple register, primary speakers will be determined by the speaker who registered first. https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=9hleXKumRUux0L5GCKmmf- rCcM0VJ45NoBmTPGEWfEdUODBJNzhaMVhNMlpPRU0yUENVRTBYWDJLRC4u Participants are encouraged to register in advance of the meeting however, speaker registration will be available at the meeting by utilizing a mobile device to scan the above QR …
B-06 BWNA Letter C-14-2021-0137; 3427 Jefferson St_.pdf — original pdf
Bryker Woods Neighborhood Association Austin, Texas October 22, 2021 Re: C-14-2021-0137; 3427 Jefferson St. Chair Todd Shaw Vice-Chair Claire Hempel Members of the Planning Commission Dear Chairman Shaw and Commissioners, We thank the Commission and the Applicant for the additional time to consider this matter and communicate with neighbors. We also appreciate the Applicant and Ms. Lynch for responding to our request for further information. This case involves the (former) Burger King at 35th and Jefferson. The parking lot on the north portion of the property is zoned CS, and the building to the south sits on property zoned LR. The Applicant proposes to demolish the building leaving a CS lot sitting next to an LR lot. The zoning application seeks to rezone the LR lot, extending CS zoning to the south. The applicant group has indicated that they are considering building a four-story office building with an underground parking garage covering both lots with an entrance and exit on Jefferson Ave. and two exits on Glenview Ave. We write now to inform the Commission that, after careful consideration, the Board of the Bryker Woods Neighborhood Association has voted to oppose the rezoning application. Among our concerns are, briefly, the following: 1. Expanding CS zoning in this location is inappropriate. Most of the Burger King property already has overly generous zoning. The current zoning allows for reasonable use of the properties. 2. A four-story office building, if built, is contextually too tall for the location. There is no four- story building on W. 35th St. Granting the application will allow a larger four-story office building than could be built under current zoning. 3. The traffic generated by a four-story office building, if built, will negatively impact the flow of traffic and the safety of surrounding streets. We disagree with the Applicant’s traffic numbers. The Applicant attributes too much traffic to the former Burger King and not enough potential traffic to their proposed use. In any event, the more salient comparison is between the traffic generated by a larger office building and the traffic generated by a smaller office building. Approving the application will allow a bigger building generating more traffic. 4. Granting the application will negatively impact the neighborhood. Denying the application will not deprive the Applicant of the reasonable use of the property. We respectfully request that you deny the application for CS zoning. Thank you for your service …
B-08 (Addtional Staff Backup C14H-2021-0144 - Rubinett House; District 10).pdf — original pdf
City of Austin - Historic Preservation Office Historic Zoning Application Packet A. APPLICATION FOR HISTORIC ZONING PROJECT INFORMATION: DEPARTMENTAL USE ONLY APPLICATION DATE:__________________ FILE NUMBER(S) _____________________________________________ TENTATIVE HLC DATE: TENTATIVE PC or ZAP DATE:_________________ TENTATIVE CC DATE:_________________ CASE MANAGER _______________________________ APPLICATION ACCEPTED BY:________________________________________ CITY INITIATED: YES / NO ROLLBACK: YES/NO BASIC PROJECT DATA: 1. OWNER’S NAME:________________________________________________________________________________ 2. PROJECT NAME:________________________________________________________________________________ 3. PROJECT STREET ADDRESS (or Range): ____________________________________________ Spencer Baugher & Claire Oswalt 3004 Belmont Circle Historic Zoning Application 3004 Belmont Circle 78703 Travis ZIP__________________________ COUNTY:______________________________________ IF PROJECT ADDRESS CANNOT BE DEFINED ABOVE: LOCATED ____________ FRONTAGE FEET ALONG THE N. S. E. W. (CIRCLE ONE) SIDE OF ______________________________________ (ROAD NAME PROPERTY FRONTS ONTO), WHICH IS APPROXIMATELY _______________________________________ DISTANCE FROM ITS INTERSECTION WITH _________________________________________ CROSS STREET. AREA TO BE REZONED: 4. ACRES _________________ 0.2646 (OR) SQ.FT._______________ 5. ZONING AND LAND USE INFORMATION: EXISTING ZONING EXISTING USE TRACT# (IF MORE THAN 1) ________ __________ SF3 SF Residential N/A ________ __________ ________ __________ __________ __________ __________ ACRES / SQ. FT. PROPOSED USE PROPOSED ZONING _______________ 0.2646 _______________ _______________ _____________ Same _____________ _____________ ____________ SF3-H ____________ ____________ RELATED CURRENT CASES: 6. ACTIVE ZONING CASE? 7. RESTRICTIVE COVENANT? (YES / NO) 8. SUBDIVISION? 9. SITE PLAN? (YES / NO) (YES / NO) (YES / NO) FILE NUMBER: ______________________________________ FILE NUMBER: ______________________________________ FILE NUMBER: ______________________________________ FILE NUMBER: ______________________________________ Adopted December 2012 6 City of Austin - Historic Preservation Office Historic Zoning Application Packet B. Tax Map Full size tax maps (1"=100') showing properties within 300' of zoning request Per email correspondence with the City of Austin, the entirety of the Historic Zoning Application Package now may be submitted electronically, including the site plan. An electronic reproduction of the site plan is included below. A large map in paper format is available upon request. City of Austin - Historic Preservation Office Historic Zoning Application Packet 1 2 3 4 5 F. 1: Historical Documentation – Deed Chronology Deed Research for (fill in address) 3004 Belmont Circle, Austin, TX 78703 List Deeds chronologically, beginning with earliest transaction first and proceeding through present ownership. The first transaction listed should date at least back to when the original builder of any historic structures on the site first acquired the property (i.e., should pre-date the construction of any buildings/structures on the site). Please use the format delineated below. For each transaction please include: name of Grantor/Grantee, date of transaction, legal description involved, price, …
B-11 (DCMC Water Safety Testimonial -Austin Parks and Rec Board).pdf — original pdf
Dell Children’s Medical Center 4900 Mueller Blvd Austin, TX 78723 August 19, 2021 Dear Austin Parks and Recreation Board Members and Planning Commissioners, On behalf of Dell Children’s Drowning Prevention and Water Safety Program, we are writing in opposition to allowing alcohol sales at Barton Springs Pool in Austin, Texas. Mixing alcohol use and water activity has several potential risks that increase the likelihood a severe drowning event will occur, especially in deep, cold waters such as Barton Springs. Drowning is a terrible, but preventable tragedy that takes the lives of nearly 340 Texans per year. In Central Texas, Dell Children’s Medical Center treats approximately 40 pediatric patients each year for drowning-related incidents. As an emergency medicine physician, representing the only Level I pediatric trauma hospital in Austin, Texas, I strongly urge you to consider these risk factors. It is heartbreaking to tell parents their child has died or is suffering a massive neurological injury that will change their life and their child’s life forever. Children are particularly at risk as drowning is the leading cause of unintentional injury death for children 1-4 years old and need to be closely and attentively supervised around all types of water. 1 Several factors increase the risk of drowning including lack of supervision and alcohol use. With the physiological and psychological impairments of alcohol, supervision behaviors may be affected, putting children at a higher risk for drowning. Even with adequate lifeguard coverage at Barton Springs Pool, supervision is the primary responsibility of the caregiver. The risk increases for children if that caregiver is slightly impaired due to alcohol use. Additionally, 2 1 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (2020, July 1). WISQARS (web-based injury STATISTICS query and Reporting System)|Injury CENTER|CDC. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. https://www.cdc.gov/injury/wisqars/index.html. 2 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (2021, June 17). Drowning facts. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. https://www.cdc.gov/drowning/facts/index.html. alcohol consumption around water also increases drowning risk for adults due to the impaired motor ability, coordination, and increased risk-taking behavior. In a study of drowning deaths among adolescents and adults, alcohol was detected in up to 70% of individuals associated with drowning during a water recreational activity.3 In conclusion, we strongly discourage selling and consuming alcohol while swimming and during other recreational water activities. Drowning is 100% preventable, and we encourage our community to engage in safe and healthy behaviors, especially around bodies of water. Anything …
B-11 (SPC-2021-0131A - Zilker Café, District 8).pdf — original pdf
PLANNING COMMISSION SITE PLAN CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT REVIEW SHEET CASE NUMBER: SPC-2021-0131A PC DATE: 10/26/21 PROJECT NAME: Zilker Café ADDRESS OF APPLICATION: 2133 William Barton Dr. AREA: The applicant is requesting a change of use for a portion of Zilker Park to Parks and Recreation Services Special Use. The requested use totals 6,673 square feet depicted on the site plan included in the back up materials. COUNCIL DISTRICT: 8 (512) 974-9455 (512) 974-9490 Phone: (512) 974-2711 Renee.Johns@austintexas.gov City of Austin (Christina Bies) 919 W 28th Half St Austin, Texas, 78705 City of Austin – Parks and Recreation Department (Liana Kallivoka) 919 W 28th Half St Austin, TX 78705 APPLICANT: AGENT: CASE MANAGER: Renee Johns PROPOSED USE: Parks and Recreation Services (Special) EXISTING ZONING: P/PH NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN: NA/Zilker PROPOSED USE: The applicant is requesting approval of a Conditional Use for a Parks and Recreation Services-Special Use in P (Public)/ PH (Public Historic) zoning within a portion of Zilker Park. The Parks and Recreation Services Special Use will total 6,673 square feet. SUMMARY STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the conditional use permit. The Parks and Recreation Services Special Use allows for the sale of alcoholic beverages at a predetermined area on this site. The site plan complies with code. Parks and Recreation Board: Per 25-2-625 (E)(4) “The Land Use Commission may not consider a site plan until it receives a recommendation from the Parks and Recreation Board.” Recommendation denied on September 28th. Draft of meeting minutes is included in the backup documentation, as official approved minutes will not be available until after October 26th. PROJECT INFORMATION Area of proposed CUP Existing Zoning Watershed Watershed Ordinance Traffic Impact Analysis Capitol View Corridor Proposed Access Proposed Impervious Cover Proposed Building Coverage Height Parking required: P zoning 6,673 square feet of Recreation Services Special Conditional Use P/PH Barton Creek Current Code NA Not applicable William Barton Drive NA NA NA 42 required/215 provided 1 of 10B-11 EXISTING ZONING AND LAND USES P/PH Site ZONING P P/PH P P LAND USES Parks and Recreation Services Parks and Recreation Services (Special) Park and Recreation Services (General) Park and Recreation Services (General)/ Barton Springs Pool Park and Recreation Services (General) Park and Recreation Services (General) North South East West CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT REVIEW AND EVALUATION CRITERIA The following evaluation is included to provide staff evaluation on each point of the conditional use permit criteria. Section 25-5-145 of …
B-11 ZNA Membership Resolution on Zilker Cafe (2021-07-26).pdf — original pdf
RESOLUTION OF THE ZILKER NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION GENERAL MEMBERSHIP URGING THE PLANNING COMMISSION TO OPPOSE A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT ALLOWING THE SALE OF ALCOHOL AT ZILKER CAFE IN ZILKER PARK WHEREAS, For many people, Zilker Park is an oasis from the stresses of urban life; and WHEREAS, Austin residents are fortunate to have such a vast, centrally located green space where they can engage in different recreational activities like swimming, jogging, hiking, and frisbee; and WHEREAS, Authorizing the sale of alcohol at the Zilker Cafe potentially risks degrading this oasis by increasing conflict between park users; by increasing safety risks in areas nearest the café, including the pool and playscape; and by treating this unique oasis as just another location to go grab beer or wine, with the resulting need for additional parking; and WHEREAS, Removing the prohibition on alcohol sales would require a greater presence of law enforcement to enforce public safety in the park, which has been inadequately addressed in the past; and WHEREAS, The sale of alcohol would also cause an increase in drunk driving, which is especially dangerous when exiting the park onto a busy stretch of road that includes a bike lane, and it would compete with sales from established bars and restaurants on Restaurant Row; and WHEREAS, At least six members of the Parks and Recreation Board are on record as being opposed to a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) for alcohol sales at Zilker Cafe; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the general membership of the Zilker Neighborhood Association respectfully urge the Planning Commission to vote against the CUP that would allow for the sale of alcohol at the Zilker Cafe. Presented to the ZNA General Membership on July 26, 2021 and approved unanimously.
B-12 (C8-2020-0037.1A - Marshall Ranch Subdivision; District 8).pdf — original pdf
SUBDIVISION REVIEW SHEET CASE NO.: C8-2020-0037.1A COMMISSION DATE: Oct. 26, 2021 SUBDIVISION NAME: Marshall Ranch Subdivision ADDRESS: 1300 Lost Creek Blvd APPLICANT: Eanes Marshall Ranch, LP (Linda K. Haines) AGENT: Jonathan Fleming (KTCivil) ZONING: SF-2 (single family residence) AREA: 37.23 acres LOTS: 55 COUNTY: Travis DISTRICT: 8 WATERSHED: Barton Creek & Eanes Creek JURISDICTION: Full Purpose SIDEWALKS: Sidewalks will be constructed along Eanes Homestead Road, Eternity Terrace and Marshall Ranch Road. DEPARTMENT COMMENTS: The request is for the approval of Marshall Ranch Subdivision, a subdivision out of the approved Marshall Ranch Subdivision preliminary plan, comprised of 55 lots (49 single family) on 37.23 acres. The plat does not comply with the criteria for approval in LDC 25-4-84(B) and staff recommends disapproval for the reasons listed in the attached comment report. An application that has been disapproved with reasons may be updated to address those reasons until the application expires. If the applicant submits an update to address the reasons for disapproval, that update will be presented to the Land Use Commission within fifteen days of submittal. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends disapproval for reasons of the plat for the reasons listed in the comment report dated October 22, 2021 and attached as Exhibit C. CASE MANAGER: Joey de la Garza PHONE: 512-974-2664 E-mail: joey.delagarza@austintexas.gov ATTACHMENTS Exhibit A: Vicinity map Exhibit B: Proposed plat Exhibit C: Comment report dated October 22, 2021 E G E RID L T S A C R O O M T R A D LA S C I MA S WHITEMARSH VALLEY N O Y N A N C D I A I N WORCHESTER Q U A K E R R I D G E DIA M O N D H E A D d x m . p a M n o i t a c o L e t i S - t c a r T l l a h s r a M \ s t i b h x E S G I \ i \ t c a r T l l a h s r a M - 1 0 0 0 2 B C M \ e n o t s e l i \ M T C E J O R P \ : L : g n w a r D i SUBJECT SITE S S A R G W A S A R R O …
Item C-02 Shaw and Hempel - Exhibit A.pdf — original pdf
Chair Shaw and Vice-Chair Hempel Item C-2 EXHIBIT A Rules of Procedure Sec. 1.100, after “held” insert “at Austin City Hall”
Item C-03 Shaw and Hempel - Exhibit A.pdf — original pdf
Recommendation to Council Audit and Finance Committee for adoption to Planning Commission Bylaws Chair Shaw and Vice-Chair Hempel Item C-3 EXHIBIT A Bylaws Article 7 (D) after “month” insert “at Austin City Hall”
B-11 Zilker Cafe CUP PC Presentation pdf.pdf — original pdf
Zilker Cafe Conditional Use Permit Planning Commission Presentation Denisha Cox, Contract Management Specialist IV George Maldonado, Project Manager October 26, 2021 Summary: • Zilker Café renovations are complete, awaiting a food concessionaire to serve metro park patrons • The contemplation of beer/wine sales supported by previous actions including CCC, PARB & City Council via approval of the RFP process 2 Clarifications • Operational controls: 6’ non-climbable fence surrounding pool with gated entry, defined vendor perimeter, signage • Safety Measures in place: TABC licensed concession staff • Revenue generated is allocated to the COA General Fund 3 Pre-Solicitation Survey and Planning • Survey conducted in Spring 2015 prior to solicitation for Café issued What items would you like to be available? Responses included: • Beer, wine, whiskey, and alcohol. • Requests for a biergarten. • PARB citizen comments may not reflect entire user group of large metropolitan park Current Vendor Solicitation Timeline: Concessions and Contract Committee Meeting: April 9, 2019 (RFP Review/Committee Feedback) RFP Published (including Committee Feedback) RFP Close Date Recommendation for RFP Award Posted: (Austin Finance Online) April 29, 2019 June 6, 2019 July 23, 2019 Concessions and Contract Committee Meeting: Recommendation to PARB Parks and Recreation Board Meeting: Recommendation to City Council City Council Recommendation to Negotiate and Execute New Contract with Springfed LLC JV Contract Executed with Springfed LLC, JV September 10, 2019 September 24, 2019 October 3, 2019 October 18, 2019 4 Basic Contract Terms and Conditions • Contract Term: • Reporting: • Ten (10) years initial term; • Extension with two (2) Five (5) years extension options. • Menu Selection: • Includes options that are low in salt, sugar, saturated and trans fats; vegetarian and gluten-free; and include fruits and vegetables and whole grains. • Has price points for healthy, nutritious foods that are reasonable and affordable for every visitor to the facility regardless of income or financial circumstance. • May sell alcoholic beverages with prior written approval from the PARD Director • • If approved, alcoholic beverages are limited to the sale of beer and wine. *Requires the Conditional Use Permit Process • Mobile vending cart for food/non-alcoholic beverages only; no alcoholic beverages permitted on mobile cart • Concessionaire and staff shall have and maintain all appropriate state and city permits, licenses, or certifications to handle, manage, prepare, distribute, and serve food and beverages. *Process as regulated by the Land Development Code • Building …
B-02 and B-03 Letter EMLK NPCT.pdf — original pdf
EMLK Contact Team Re: Regiene Rd project Case NPA-2020-0015.03 Oct 24, 2021 Hello Planning Commission, City Council Members, Mayor Pro Tem and Mayor, The EMLK NPCT has been meeting with the developer’s agent in the Regiene Rd case throughout 2021 and had multiple meetings in late summer and early this fall. It’s a big project and we had a lot to cover! We appreciated the creativity that the developer’s agent, Leah Bojo, brought to our conversations. Our Co-Chairs led the discussions with Leah, because we don’t have a neighborhood association which covers this area, and there aren't any other residents immediately impacted. We were initially encouraged by the project because after the enhancements to Highway 183 have been made recently, it is exciting for our area to have some of the expected growth come our way. Also, we appreciate that the plans for the project have been updated to accommodate many of the standards outlined on our website, EMLK Contact Team, including: ● access to the nearby Walnut Creek Trail ● a Cap Metro lite rail stop ● 1-star rating in the Austin Energy Green Building Program There are other positive aspects of the project as well- (1) we understand that affordable commercial space, which we prioritized in our conversations with Leah, was incorporated into a private agreement. We believe that is one of the first agreements of that kind in the area, and hope that this becomes more standard. (2) We requested that the developer prioritize deep affordability in the residences, and at this time, they can commit to 10% of the units at 60% of MFI, which is a step better than many developments in our area; our request was 15-20% of the units at 50-60% MFI because our area specifically is seeing that the standard “affordability” is not helping residents stay or return to our area. 60% MFI should be reflective of fitting rents to this MFI. 80% MFI should not have the same rents as 60% MFI. We look forward to discussing housing affordability solutions further, separately. (3) A mix of uses on the property, which seem likely to be a significant destination for Austinites to frequent. However, at our recent monthly meeting on Oct 18, our membership unanimously voted against the project as it currently stands; our primary concern is that the developer has not made a satisfactory commitment to ensure that the project will …
B-09 Citizen Comments.pdf — original pdf
From: Scott Collier < Sent: Sunday, October 24, 2021 11:53 AM To: Cc: Chelsea Collier <mm>; DSD Land Management <LandManagement@austintexas.gov> Subject: Harvey Street vacation objection - File No. 2021-047001 *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** Pam - Thank you for your time on the phone last week sharing your client's position regarding the Harvey Street vacation request they have filed. After considering our discussion, my wife Chelsea (copied here) and I have decided to oppose the vacation. To reiterate, my concerns regarding the vacation are as follows: 1) Once the Harvey right of way is vacated, your client intends to purchase and thus control the property, but as a resident on Sol Wilson for years now, I would say your client has mostly been a bad neighbor. The properties they already control are poorly maintained with a ragged chain link fence, shabby sheet metal that frequently gets tagged with graffiti, and trash and various discarded items including chemical barrels that are presumably from the Shaw automotive garage previously on the property (see the photos attached, taken from my front yard). We have several times over the years called in COA code compliance complaints to get the property mowed. To be fair, the property owners have been mostly responsive to those complaints and the mowing situation at least has been better in recent months. However, overall if the current owner is so negligent with their current property, I don't find it credible that they will take better care of the property if this vacation is granted and they buy the land. Those mysterious black barrels sit on land they already own. 2) You have said that your client has no specific plans for these properties but would like to develop them, including what is now the Harvey right of way, to be beneficial to the community. As I said on the phone, I don't see that anything built on that lot would benefit the community as we already have too many cars driving and parking on Sol Wilson given it is one of two means of access to the large Elm Ridge apartment complex . Furthermore, Elm Ridge provides inadequate visitor parking, despite having plenty of spaces, and I suspect someone makes money aggressively towing from their lot, so visitors that are in the know line the street in front of our house. Nothing built on the lots in question …
B-11 (Citizen Comments).pdf — original pdf
*** External Email - Exercise Caution *** Please share with the planning commission. This is a dangerous choice and will ruin the vibe of a public healing space. The majority do NOT want alcohol at the springs . Do you really want drunk people who have been in the sun all day to possibly drown, get killed in a car wreck, putting stress on our city services, lifeguards, etc? There is plenty of alcohol available in this city Keep Barton springs safe and peaceful. Marsha Fatino *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** Please send to all the parks commissioners: I urge you to take a final vote against alcohol sales at Zilker Park Cafe. Protect our park goers young and old, our pool visitors and our lifeguards. Ed Crowell Sent from my iPhone This is a very bad idea to have alcohol service at Barton Springs. It will be smuggled in! This is a “family value” park. The high temperatures in summer promote drinking of all kinds, but the idea of having drunken individuals in and near the park is NOT a good idea. Kill this idea! We are again covered up with twaddle from the vocal minority regarding beer and wine sales at Zilker Park. This isn’t an issue about beer and wine sales in the new Zilker Snack Bar … it’s an issue of getting rid of ACL Fest. They will soon oppose all beer and wine sales in all of Zilker Park...in hopes of removing ACL Fest from the park. The vocal minority is opposed to ACL Fest in Zilker Park... I guess they are opposed to the over $40 million that ACL has contributed directly to Austin Parks...thanks to Austin Parks Foundation...a sizable percentage of that $40 million has gone to help parks east of IH35. Also, this isn’t an issue about beer and wine … it’s an issue of change. The vocal minority is opposed to change. Planning Commission Laura would have Council dictating what women are allowed to wear to Barton Springs pool. Her remarks of the possibility of men getting drunk at the cafe and making rude comments to women in swim-wear are just as irrational as her scare tactics. Do not turn this into some moral responsibility. Policy should be based on facts not proverbial scare tactics. Sincerely, Elizabeth Blankenship “A young woman who doesn’t know better that she shouldn’t wear …
C-01 TCM WG Recommendations.pdf — original pdf
Proposed Amendment Tracking # Proposed Text Change (Underline added text/Strikethrough deleted text) Text Change Included in Amendment (YES/NO) Commissioner Chapter/Sub-Chapter Page # Proposed Amendment Justification References (if needed) Notes PC Vote ATD Staff Response 1 Thompson 2.8.0 2-16 2 Thompson General NA 3 Cox Table 2-2 2-10 Provide Cross Sections for streets with zero lanes for cars There are no mechanisms for designating pedestrian priority streets. Add a note that decouples sidewalk width from street width, where transit, urban trails, or other planning documents or land use would necessitate a wider sidewalk. Change "Use green infrastructure to protect environmentally sensitive areas and integrate nature into the City" to "Integrate nature into the City" There are no criteria for Passeos. There appears no way to require a street near a transit station to have a wider sidewalk other than Level 0-5 designation, and this also increases car traffic. Ensure that there is a way to expand sidewalk space where necessary, particular in cases where the ROW may be subject to change from a new development 4 Azhar 1.1 1-1 Use green infrastructure to protect environmentally sensitive areas and iIntegrate nature into the City Yes Align with language from Imagine Austin Page 10 of Imagine Austin Comprehensive Plan
C-02 and C-03 Letter from COA regarding PDC and LUC Meetings.pdf — original pdf
TO: M E M O R A N D U M Mayor and Council Chairs of the following Boards, Commissions, and Committees: Zoning and Platting Commission; Planning Commission; Historic Landmark Commission; Board of Adjustment; Environmental Commission; Sign Review Board; Building and Standards Commission; Building and Fire Code Board of Appeals; Code and Ordinances Joint Committee; Design Commission; Electric Board; Mechanical and Plumbing Board; Small Area Planning Joint Committee; Waterfront Planning Advisory Board; and the Urban Forestry Board October 19, 2021 Change of location for land use related Commissions Denise Lucas, Development Services Department Director Rosie Truelove, Housing and Planning Department Director FROM: DATE: SUBJECT: On June 29, 2021, a memo was distributed regarding the opening of the Permitting and Development Center. As indicated within the memo, the PDC brings together resources and expertise from multiple City departments which provide permitting and development services for our community. The new facility is designed to provide a seamless development process, all in one place, for residential and commercial customers and special events permitting. All pertinent department representatives will be co-located at the PDC. As a next step for utilizing the PDC, liaisons to each respective board, commission, and committee will be asked to assist with coordinating the relocation of meetings to the PDC Conference Center, which is a key asset included in the approved design of the PDC. Coordination will include working with each board, commission, and committee to walk through the facility, identify and collaborate to solve for major concerns, and to develop and implement communications plans leading up to and through changes in meeting locations. The Conference Center is 5,000 square feet, will be equipped to televise meetings through ATXN by late February 2022, has sufficient room for 351-person occupancy and the capacity to be separated into small rooms, and has a 969-parking space garage connected to the PDC. Changes in meeting locations will not occur prior to February 2022. Rather, there will be initial discussions and opportunities to visit the PDC so that each respective board, commission, and committee has an opportunity to learn more about the PDC. This change will reduce the reliance on the City Hall Council Chambers and Boards and Commissions Room and reinforces the concept of the PDC serving as the City’s one-stop shop for all development and permitting related needs, which was a key recommendation in the 2015 Zucker Analysis. As with all public meetings, …
C-02 and C-03 Letter of Support.pdf — original pdf
Dear Commissioners, I am reaching out to you regarding the City Staff’s proposal to move future Planning Commission Meetings to a new location in far North Austin. I believe this issue will come up under Item C-3 in your meeting this evening. I would fully support any efforts to ensure the Planning Commission meetings stay centrally located at City Hall. Moving the meetings would add an undue burden to the residents in far SE Austin and Travis County. As you are aware, our population is very diverse and mostly representative of low-income and people of color, plus there would be challenges in having access to public transportation in order to make meetings on time or return home when the meetings run extremely late. I do not think the Equity Office was consulted on the impact this move would have for vulnerable populations? The City Hall location is central and the logically best location for all residents. Additionally, because City Hall is centrally located, the surrounding residents and businesses would be best equally served, including equally disadvantaged. If the meetings are moved far North, those living and/or working in South Austin, particularly SE Austin, will be at a much greater disadvantage to publicly engage in your hearings. With all the growth in our area, it will make it harder if not impossible for our community to participate in the hearings in the future. Please let me know how I can help support you. I sincerely hope the Planning Commission votes in support of keeping the Planning Commission meetings at City Hall. This would also ensure there would be no confusion on the location of zoning and land use hearings and where they would be heard regardless of which body is having the hearing: Planning Commission or City Council. Thank you for your consideration and your continued service to our community. Respectfully submitted, Ana Aguirre D2 Resident
B-04 (C14-2021-0156 - West Slaughter Lane Residences Two; District 5)_Part2.pdf — original pdf
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PC 2021-10-26 minutes.pdf — original pdf
PLANNING COMMISSION October 26, 2021 MINUTES The Planning Commission convened in a meeting on October 26, 2021 in the Council Chambers of City Hall, 301 W. 2nd Street, Austin, Texas and via videoconference @ http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Chair Shaw called the Commission Meeting to order at 6:04 p.m. Commission Members in Attendance: Awais Azhar Joao Paulo Connolly Grayson Cox Yvette Flores Claire Hempel – Vice-Chair Patrick Howard Carmen Llanes Pulido Jennifer Mushtaler Robert Schneider James Shieh Todd Shaw – Chair Jeffrey Thompson Solveij Rosa Praxis Arati Singh – Ex - Officio Jessica Cohen – Ex-Officio Richard Mendoza – Ex-Officio EXECUTIVE SESSION (No public discussion) The Planning Commission will announce it will go into Executive Session, if necessary, pursuant to Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code, to receive advice from Legal Counsel on matters specifically listed on this agenda. The Commission may not conduct a closed meeting without the approval of the city attorney. Private Consultation with Attorney – Section 551.071 CITIZEN COMMUNICATIONS A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of October 12, 2021. Motion to approve minutes of October 12, 2021 was approved on the consent agenda on the motion by Commissioner Connolly, seconded by Commissioner Mushtaler on a vote of 13-0. B. PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. Rezoning: Location: C14-2021-0009 - 1725 Toomey Rd; District 5 1725 Toomey Road; South Lamar Combined NP Area (Zilker), Lady Bird Lake Watershed Owner/Applicant: 1725 Toomey, LLC Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: Drenner Group (Amanda Swor) CS to MF-6 Recommended Kate Clark, 512-974-1237, kate.clark@austintexas.gov Housing and Planning Department Public Hearing closed. After discussion and debate, item forwarded to Council without a recommendation due to lack of an affirmative vote. 2. Plan Amendment: NPA-2020-0015.03 - 6705 and 6501 Regiene Road; District 1 6705 and 6501 Regiene Road; MLK- 183 NP Area, Boggy Creek Watershed Location: Owner/Applicant: Daryl Kunik Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: Drenner Group, PC (Leah Bojo) Industry to Major Planned Development land use Recommended Jesse Gutierrez, 512-974-1606, jesse.gutierrez@austintexas.gov Housing and Planning Department Public Hearing closed. Action on this item postponed by Planning Commission to November 9, 2021 on the motion by Commissioner Shieh, seconded by Commissioner Cox was approved on a vote of 13-0. 3. Rezoning: Location: C14-2020-0150 - 6705 and 6501 Regiene Road; District 1 6705 and 6501 Regiene Road; MLK- 183 NP Area, Boggy Creek Watershed Owner/Applicant: Daryl Kunik Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: Drenner Group, PC (Leah Bojo) SF-2-NP and LI-NP …
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Agenda — original pdf
PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD October 26, 2021 – 6:00pm City Hall Boards and Commissions Room, Room 1101 301 W. Second Street, Austin, Texas 78701 Some members of the Parks and Recreation Board may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live. PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD MEMBERS: Vacant (D-3) Dawn Lewis (D-10), Chair Richard DePalma (Mayor), Vice Chair Vacant (D-4) Nina Rinaldi (D-1) Anna L. Di Carlo (D-2) Sarah Faust (D-5) Lisa Hugman (D-6) AGENDA Nancy Barnard (D-7) Kim Taylor (D-8) Laura Cottam Sajbel (D-9) CALL TO ORDER CITIZEN 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. A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Approve the minutes of the Parks and Recreation Board regular meeting of September 28, 2021. B. NEW BUSINESS: PRESENTATION, DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ITEMS CONSENT 1. Discussion and possible action regarding a recommendation to the City Council regarding an ordinance waiving up to $9,315 in Parks and Recreation Department Asian American Resource Center rental fees for Austin Community College; and authorizing the negotiation and execution of an Interlocal Agreement with Austin Community College to provide classrooms at the Asian American Resource Center for English as a Second Language classes and potentially other adult education programs free of charge. (PARD Long Range Plan Strategies – Program Alignment; SD23 Outcomes – Economic Opportunity and Affordability, Culture and Lifelong Learning) Presenter(s): Bianca Xoyamayagua-Galvan, Acting Culture and Arts Education Supervisor, Parks and Recreation Department 2. Discussion and possible action regarding a recommendation to the City Council regarding the negotiation and execution of an amendment to an existing contract with Interment Services, Inc. for continued interment services at city cemeteries and to extend the term by two years. Page 1 of 2 (SD23 Outcomes – Economic Opportunity and Affordability, Health and Environment and Government that Works for All) Presenter(s): Tonja Walls-Davis, Division Manager and Jason Walker, Parks Grounds Manager, Parks and Recreation Department NON-CONSENT 3. Presentation, discussion and possible action regarding a recommendation to the Parks and Recreation Director supporting the naming of the ballfield at Pan American Neighborhood Park. (SD23 Outcomes – Health and Environment) Presenter(s): Kimberly McNeeley, Director, Parks and Recreation Department 4. Presentation, discussion and possible action regarding a recommendation to the Planning Commission for the approval of a Conditional Use Permit …
A: Draft Minutes of September 28, 2021 — original pdf
PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD September 28, 2021 MINUTES The Parks and Recreation Board convened in a regular meeting on Tuesday, September 28, 2021 at 301 W. Second Street in Austin, Texas. Chair Lewis called the meeting to order at 6:06pm. Board Members in Attendance: Dawn Lewis, Richard DePalma, Nancy Barnard, Laura Cottam Sajbel, Sarah Faust, Nina Rinaldi and Kimberly Taylor. Board Members in Attendance Remotely: Anna Di Carlo and Lisa Hugman. Board Member Di Carlo joined the meeting at 6:48pm. Board Member Hugman departed the meeting at approximately 8:15pm. Staff in Attendance: Kimberly McNeeley, Liana Kallivoka, Lucas Massie, Suzanne Piper, Scott Grantham, Denisha Cox, Christina Bies, Gregory Montes, Grishma Shah, George Maldonado, Steven Prather, Jennifer Massie-Gore, David Hernandez, Ron Crane, Brent Bassett and Sammi Curless. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Kevin Reinis – Austin Rowing Club update. A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The minutes from the special called meeting of September 14, 2021 were approved on Board Member Taylor motion, Board Member Faust second on a 7-0 with Board Member Rinaldi abstaining, Board Member Di Carlo absent and two vacancies. Due to potential time constraints and the number of interested speakers, Chair Lewis moved Item B4 to be heard as the first New Business item. B. NEW BUSINESS: PRESENTATION, DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ITEMS 1. Presentation, discussion and possible action regarding a recommendation to the Planning Commission related to a Conditional Use Permit for the sale of wine and beer at the Zilker Cafe. Board Member Faust made a motion that the Parks and Recreation Board recommend to the Planning Commission that the Conditional Use Permit for the sale of wine and beer at Zilker Café be denied and further move that the recommendation applies to any other City Council or Board that considers the item; Chair Lewis seconded the motion. The Page 1 of 4 motion passed on an 8-1 vote with two vacancies. Those voting aye were: Chair Lewis, Vice Chair DePalma, Board Members Barnard, Cottam Sajbel, Di Carlo, Faust, Hugman and Taylor. Those voting nay were Board Member Rinaldi. 2. Presentation, discussion and possible action regarding a recommendation to the Director for approval of Temporary Use Work and Staging Area (7,204 sq. ft.), not to exceed 30 Calendar Days on parkland located at Lower Bull Creek Greenbelt (7806 N Capital of Texas Hwy). Total Mitigation Value is $2,251. Vice Chair DePalma made a motion to recommend to the Director the …
B1: A-Committee Action Summary — original pdf
Item B1: Discussion and possible action regarding a recommendation to the City Council regarding an ordinance waiving up to $9,315 in Parks and Recreation Department Asian American Resource Center rental fees for Austin Community College; and authorizing the negotiation and execution of an Interlocal Agreement with Austin Community College to provide classrooms at the Asian American Resource Center for English as a Second Language classes and potentially other adult education programs free of charge. Contracts and Concessions Committee heard this item on October 12, 2021 and recommended the item advance to the Parks and Recreation Board for consideration on a vote of 4-0 with one vacancy.
B1: B-Fact Sheet — original pdf
INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN AUSTIN COMMUNITY COLLEGE AND THE CITY OF AUSTIN FOR FACILITY USE AND ADULT EDUCATION PROGRAMMING AT THE ASIAN AMERICAN RESOURCE CENTER Agreement Overview Austin Community College (ACC) has received federal and state grant funding to provide Adult Education Programming including English as a Second Language (“ESL”) course instruction at the City of Austin’s Asian American Resource Center (“AARC”). ACC wishes to hold ESL classes and potentially other Adult Education Programs at the AARC, and the City wishes to provide space for such classes at mutually agreed upon dates and times. ACC’s Adult Education Programming provides classes in English as a Second Language, literacy and civics, and GED preparation. The purpose of the ESL Program is to help Austin residents learn basic English in order to succeed. These are survival classes for beginner students, who primarily want to learn English for everyday life, employment skills enhancement, and to assist in situations such as obtaining housing, shopping, and communicating at work. What is the Purpose of the Agreement? This is an interlocal agreement between the City of Austin and Austin Community College to establish the roles and responsibilities of the parties. What Programs Are Provided? • Up to three levels of ESL classes (Basic - Level 4), free of charge. What is the Term of the Agreement? The initial term for this agreement is one year and will be renewed automatically on the anniversary date for five successive 12-month terms. What Services and Deliverables Will ACC Provide? • ACC will offer ESL classes and potentially other Adult Education programs free of charge. • ACC will manage student registrations and provide any necessary class materials and • ACC will secure qualified instructors, as well as any other personnel needed to effectively equipment. conduct each class. What Services and Deliverables Will the City Provide? • The City may promote the classes at the AARC. Page 1 of 2 INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN AUSTIN COMMUNITY COLLEGE AND THE CITY OF AUSTIN FOR FACILITY USE AND ADULT EDUCATION AT THE ASIAN AMERICAN RESOURCE CENTER • The City will provide access to the facility, classrooms and reasonable assistance with room set-up. What are the Next Steps? • Request for City Council Action – November 18, 2021 • ACC Board of Trustees Action - TBD • Negotiate and Execute Agreement with ACC Page 2 of 2
B2: A-Committee Action Summary — original pdf
Item B2: Discussion and possible action regarding a recommendation to the City Council regarding the negotiation and execution of an amendment to an existing contract with Interment Services, Inc. for continued interment services at city cemeteries and to extend the term by two years. Contracts and Concessions Committee heard this item on October 12, 2021 and recommended the item advance to the Parks and Recreation Board for consideration on a vote of 4-0 with one vacancy.
B2: B-Presentation — original pdf
CEMETERY OPERATIONS Parks and Recreation Board October 26, 2021 MISSION STATEMENT | Cemetery Operations strives to honor the past, present, and future of Austin’s sacred municipal burial grounds with integrity, empathy, and respect. VISION STATEMENT | Cemetery Operations utilizes available resources to provide the best quality of service and care to our diverse community and historic cemeteries. Cemetery Operations The Founding of Historic Cemeteries 1839 • Oakwood Cemetery 1872 • Stanley- Nolen 1878 • Cemetery at Longview Park 1898 • Plummers Cemetery 1915 • Oakwood Cemetery Annex 1926 • Evergreen Cemetery 1927 • Austin Memorial Cemetery 2 Cemetery Operations Background and History Public Works Department manages cemeteries. • 26 Full-Time Employees (All are Grounds employees (with 15 Seasonal). • Public Works management ends in 1986. • 1990-2013 Intercare assumes management of cemeteries. Parks and Recreation Department takes on management responsibility. • 2013- Present • April 1, 2013, PARD assumed management of the City of Austin municipal cemeteries, and the cemetery team was established to handle the administration, interment, and maintenance functions. • 23 Full-time Employees: 6 administrative and 17 grounds (5 Seasonal) • Cemetery Operations maintain 200+ acres of cemetery land, which consists of over 80,000 burials • An average of 600 interments per year and 800 space sales 3 Progression of Contract Cemetery Operations Background and History (cont’d.) 1990-2013 PARD contracted with a vendor to manage all cemetery responsibilities. April 2013 Due to several years of stakeholder complaints and documented vendor mismanagement, PARD began directly managing the sales, operations, and maintenance areas. PARD contracted with ISI to provide interments and burials services. November 28, 2018 PARD amended the existing contract with vendor for interments and burial services only and assumed settings in- house. Currently, the vendor performs grave opening/closing and graveside preparation and set-up services at all five (5) municipal cemeteries. 4 Cemetery Operations Interment Contract In June 2013, City Council approved a five-year contract, for $3.8 million, with Interment Services, Inc. In November 2018, under Resolution 20181115- 022, with the direction to return to Council for approval of contract extension options, City Council approved a three-year extension option. Staff estimates the need to continue to outsource these services, thus utilizing the remaining two years options extension. Without this extension, the contract for burial and interment services expires November 28, 2021. 5 Cemetery Operations At the moment… • PARD staff is actively managing interments in all five of the …
B3: Presentation-Castillo — original pdf
Austin Parks and Recreation Department Naming Proposal for Ballfield at Pan Am Neighborhood Park Tony “TC” Castillo Kimberly McNeeley, Director October 26, 2021 Pan American Neighborhood Park Sometimes referenced as the A.B. Cantu/Pan American Neighborhood Park Located at 307 Chicon St., Austin, Texas 78702 5.235 Acres District 3 2 Neighborhood Park History Park established in 1955-1956 Home of the Oswald A.B. Cantu/Pan American Recreation Center Park Amenities playground, community garden and Tennis/Pickleball Courts Home of the Hillside Theater • Concert Series • Political Rally’s • Smaller Special Events 3 History of Nominee Tony “TC” Castillo 1946-1971 Served on the Pan Am Advisory Board- and received 25thAnniversary Recipient Outstanding Male-Participant Johnston High School Teacher of the Year Texas Fastpitch “Father of the Year” National Latin American Softball Hall of Honor Inductee 1982 1991 1999 Community sports leader, umpire and coach for East Austin (fastpitch softball, golf, little league, basketball, etc.) Board Member for Parks and Recreation Department and Pan Am Recreation Advisory Board Center History/Government Teacher and Coach at Johnston High School for 33 years 4 Community Support Naming application submitted to Parks and Recreation Department. Application back up contains list of 28 supporters with contact information The following supports provided letters of endorsement Ernesto Nieto, President and Founder of National Hispanic Institute Bill Koen of Joe Koen and Son Jewelers Herbert C. Martinez President/CEO Real Estate Executives of Austin Arturo Gil, Former Teammate, PARB Member and PARD lifeguard Augustine Garza, Deputy Director of Admissions, University of Texas at Austin Gilbert Rodriguez, CEO American GI Forum of Texas, Inc. Fidel Acevedo, President League of United Latin American Citizens Honorable Elisabeth Earle, Travis County Judge has expressed support 5 Requested PARB Action Make a recommendation to the Parks and Recreation Director regarding the naming of the ballfield at Pan American Neighborhood Park in honor of Tony “TC” Castillo. 6 Questions
B3: Presentation-Duran — original pdf
Austin Parks and Recreation Department Naming Proposal for Ballfield at Pan Am Neighborhood Park Rosalio “Rabbit” Duran Kimberly McNeeley, Director October 26, 2021 Pan American Neighborhood Park Sometimes referenced as the A.B. Cantu/Pan American Neighborhood Park Located at 307 Chicon St., Austin, Texas 78702 5.235 Acres District 3 2 Neighborhood Park History Park established in 1955-1956 Home of the Oswald A.B. Cantu/Pan American Recreation Center Park Amenities playground, community garden and Tennis/Pickleball Courts Home of the Hillside Theater • Concert Series • Political Rally’s • Smaller Special Events 3 History of Nominee Rosalio “Rabbit” Duran Described as “…pillar of decency, leadership and service to his family, community and the city he loved” First Hispanic individual to play on the Austin High School football team (where he earned his nick name “Rabbit” Korean War Veteran – served in U.S. Navy on aircraft carrier USS Oriskany Owned Rabbit’s Lounge (East 6th and Chicon) which allowed him to generously donate to the East Austin Community • Youth Sports Sponsor • Adult Sports Sponsor • Cultural and political hub • Hosted fundraisers for families, friends, teams and causes 4 Community Support Naming application and application fee submitted to Parks and Recreation Department. Petition with 932 Individuals signed a petition in support of naming ball field in honor of Rosalio “Rabbit” Duran The Cantu Family submitted letter of support Senator Gonzalo Barrientos submitted the application Council Member Renteria’s Office expressed support 5 Requested PARB Action Make a recommendation to the Parks and Recreation Director regarding the naming of the ballfield at Pan American Neighborhood Park in honor of Rosalio “Rabbit” Duran. 6 Questions