AFRICAN AMERICAN RESOURCE ADVISORY COMMISSION MEETING September 3, 2024, at 5:30 pm. City of Austin Permitting and Development Center 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Dr. Room 1401/1402 Austin, Texas 78752 Some African American Resource Advisory Commission members may participate in a video conference. Public comment will be allowed in person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once, in person or remotely, and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration by telephone for remote participation is required by noon the day before the meeting. Call or email Linda Hayes at (512) 974-6282 Linda.Hayes@austintexas.gov to register to speak remotely. CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS/COMMISSIONERS: Serita Fontanesi, Chair (District 7) Daryl Horton, (Appointee) Mueni Rudd (District 2) Dr. Chiquita Eugene (District 5) Elaina Fowler (District 10) Joi Harden (District 9) Greg Smith (ARA Appointee) Cherelle Vanbrakle, Vice Chair (District 4) Dewi Smith (District 1) Anthony Jackson (District 3) Vacant (District 6) Antonio Ross (District 8) Vacant (AAUL Appointee) Vacant (NAACP Appointee) Roger Davis (GABC Appointee) MEETING AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION APPROVAL OF MINUTES on August 6, 2024. DISCUSSION ITEMS The first ten speakers signed up before the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. 1. Approve the minutes of the African American Resource Advisory Commission Meeting 2. Presentation by Matthew Schmidt, Program Manager III, Economic Development Department on development Phase 1 Kick-Off in response to Resolution No. 20210902- 048 . DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 3. The 2012 Imagine Austin Comprehensive Plan, and possible action to appoint a representative to support the Imagine Austin comprehensive engagement process (Evelyn Mitchell, Planning Department). 4. Vote on a representative for the African American Cultural Heritage District Phase 1 Kick- Off in response to Resolution No. 20210902-048 . 5. Discussion and action to add Transportation and Public Safety to the AARAC By-Laws as a pillar to the quality of life to the African Americans in Austin led by Commissioner Dewi Smith, District 1. STAFF BRIEFING 6. Presentation by Sylnovia Holt-Rabb, Director of the City of Austin Economic Development Department, on the City’s August budget process and on the department’s Global Business Expansion, Small Business, Cultural Arts, Music and Entertainment, Workforce and Childcare, and Support Service divisions. WORKING GROUPS/COMMITTEE UPDATES 7. Budget Workgroup - updates from the workgroup, including committee members and budgeting …
REGULAR MEETING of the ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISSION TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, 2024, 6 PM AUSTIN CITY HALL, COUNCIL CHAMBERS, ROOM 1001 301 WEST 2ND STREET AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the Zoning and Platting Commission may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely. Registration no later than 2 PM the day of the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. For more information on public comment, please see the agenda section “Speaker Registration”. Please contact Ella Garcia, Staff Liaison, for questions regarding speaker registration at LandUseLiaison@austintexas.gov or by phone at 512-978-0821. CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS/COMMISSIONERS: Hank Smith – Chair (District 8) Betsy Greenberg – Vice-Chair (District 6) Carrie Thompson – Secretary (District 10) Alejandra Flores – Parliamentarian (District 5) Scott Boone (District 1) Felix De Portu (District 4) David Fouts (District 2) William D. Floyd (Mayor’s Representative) Ryan Puzycki (District 7) Lonny Stern (District 3) District 9 -Vacant EXECUTIVE SESSION (No public discussion) The Zoning and Platting 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 AGENDA CALL TO ORDER Executive Liaison: Joi Harden, 512-974-1617 Staff Liaison: Ella Garcia, 512-978-0821 Attorney: AJ Urteaga, 512-974-2386 PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first fours speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Zoning and Platting Commission regular meeting on August 20, 2024. PUBLIC HEARINGS 2. Rezoning: Location: C14-2024-0101 - Scofield Farms Rezoning, District 7 1603 and 1605 W. Parmer Lane, 12424 Scofield Farms Drive, Walnut Creek Watershed Owner/Applicant: 1603 W Parmer LLC and MMK Ventures LLC Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: Armbrust & Brown PLLC (Richard T. Suttle, Jr.) GR-CO, MF-2 to GR-MU Recommended Sherri Sirwaitis, 512-974-3057, sherri.sirwaitis@austintexas.gov Planning Department C14-85-149.70.02(RCA) - Scofield Farms RCA, District 7 3. Restrictive Covenant Amendment: Location: 1603 and 1605 W. Parmer Lane, 12424 Scofield Farms Drive, Walnut Creek Watershed Owner/Applicant: 1603 W Parmer …
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET CASE: C14-2024-0101 (Scofield Farms Rezoning) DISTRICT: 7 ADDRESS: 1603 and 1605 West Parmer Lane, 12424 Scofield Farms Drive ZONING FROM: GR-CO, MF-2 TO: GR-MU SITE AREA: Tract 1: 1.85 acres Tract 2: 5.75 acres 7.60 acres PROPERTY OWNER: 1603 W Parmer LLC and MMK Ventures LLC APPLICANT/AGENT: Armbrust & Brown, PLLC, Jewels Cain CASE MANAGER: Sherri Sirwaitis (512-974-3057, sherri.sirwaitis@austintexas.gov) STAFF RECOMMEDATION: Staff recommends GR-MU, Community Commercial-Mixed Use Combining District, zoning. ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: August 20, 2024: Postponed to September 3, 2024 at the applicant's request by consent (8-0, W. Floyd-off dais, R. Puzycki-absent); A. Flores-1st, F. Portu-2nd. September 3, 2024 CITY COUNCIL ACTION: ORDINANCE NUMBER: C14-2024-0101 ISSUES: 2 There is an associated restrictive covenant amendment case, C14-85-149.70.02, that will proceed in tandem with this rezoning application. CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: The property in question consists of two tracts of land that make up 7.60 acres. Tract 1 is a 1.85 acre undeveloped area that is zoned GR-CO and fronts onto W. Parmer Lane. Tract 2 is a 5.75 acre lot that is currently developed with a religious assembly use (Parmer Lane Baptist Church), with a detention pond and surface parking zoned MF-2 that accesses Scofield Farms Drive. The lot to the north, at the southwest corner of Parmer Lane and Scofield Farms Drive, is zoned GR and is developed with a financial services use (Wells Fargo Bank). Further to the north, across W. Parmer Lane there is a retail shopping center with a food sales use (Hana World Market) that is also zoned GR. To the south there is an SF-2 zoned area that is undeveloped. The lots to the east, across Scofield Farms Drive are developed with an assisted living use (Parmer Woods at North Austin) zoned LO and a primary public school (River Oaks Elementary School) zoned MF-2 and SF-1. The lots to the west contain an automotive repair use (Austin Automotive Specialists), an undeveloped area zoned LR and duplex residences zoning SF-3. In this request the applicant is asking to rezone both tracts to GR-MU to allow for a multifamily project (please see Applicant’s Request Letter – Exhibit C). The staff recommends the applicant’s request for Community Commercial-Mixed Use Combining District zoning. The property meets the intent of the district as it is accessible from a major arterial/highway and a collector roadway. The proposed zoning is compatible with the commercial …
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET CASE: C14-85-149.70.02 (Scofield Farms RCA) DISTRICT: 7 ADDRESS: 1603 and 1605 West Parmer Lane, 12424 Scofield Farms Drive OWNER/APPLICANT: 1603 W Parmer LLC and MMK Ventures LLC AGENT: Armbrust & Brown, PLLC, Jewels Cain ZONING: GR-CO, MF-2 AREA: 7.60 acres REQUEST: The applicant is requesting an amendment to the conditions of a previously recorded restrictive covenant to remove the density limitation of 15 units per acre for multifamily development on this property (please see Applicant’s Request Letter – Exhibit C). CASE MANAGER: Sherri Sirwaitis (512-974-3057, sherri.sirwaitis@austintexas.gov) STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends the proposed amendment of the public restrictive covenant. ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: August 20, 2024: Postponed to September 3, 2024 at the applicant's request by consent (8-0, W. Floyd-off dais, R. Puzycki- absent); A. Flores-1st, F. Portu-2nd. September 3, 2024 CITY COUNCIL ACTION: ORDINANCE NUMBER: 1 ISSUES: N/A DEPARTMENT COMMENTS: In this case, the applicant is requesting to amend a public restrictive covenant associated with zoning case C14-85-149 and executed on June 17, 1986. The covenant that was approved with the North Lamar Area Study rezonings states and states that all detached single family dwelling units in the area that the public restrictive covenant covers zoned SF-2 must have a gross floor area of 1,400 square feet, all lots zoned SF-2 shall have a horizontal distance between the side lot lines of at least 65 feet measured at the front lot line and an average area of 7,00 square feet, all detached single family dwelling units zoned SF-2 shall be constructed of not less than 40% masonry, a wooden privacy fence shall be constructed along the eastern property line of lots adjacent to River Oak Lake Estates Section 7, any multiple family development constructed shall not exceed a density of 15 units per acre, the property particularly described in “Exhibit B” shall have only one access driveway onto Parmer Lane, the property particularly described in “Exhibit C” shall have no access driveway onto Parmer Lane and the property particularly described in “Exhibit D” shall only have one access driveway onto Parmer Lane (please see Redlined Public Restrictive Covenant – Exhibit D). Specifically, the applicant’s request is to remove Item #6 which states that, “Any multiple family development constructed shall not exceed a density of fifteen (15) units per acre.” for this property so that they can allow for a denser multifamily project at …
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET TO: CS-1 DISTRICT: 10 CASE: C14-2024-0091 (Future Project) ADDRESS: 12530 Research Boulevard ZONING FROM: GR-MU, LO-MU SITE AREA: 1.41 acres (61,419.6 sq. ft.) PROPERTY OWNER/APPLICANT: Gyro Plus LLC (Mohammed Arami) CASE MANAGER: Sherri Sirwaitis (512-974-3057, sherri.sirwaitis@austintexas.gov) STAFF RECOMMEDATION: Staff recommends denial of the applicant’s request. ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: September 3, 2024 CITY COUNCIL ACTION: ORDINANCE NUMBER: 2 C14-2024-0091 ISSUES: N/A CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: The property in question is a 1.41 acre site that contains a vacant restaurant (former bicycle shop) and a small warehouse which fronts Research Boulevard/U.S. Highway 183 North. To the east, there is a retail center (Oak Knoll Village). The tract of land to the west contains an automotive repair use (Oak Knoll Automotive). The lots to the south, across Jollyville Road, are developed with duplex residences. The applicant is requesting CS-1 zoning to utilize the site with a restaurant or cocktail lounge use. The staff recommends denial of the applicant’s request. The proposed CS-1 zoning is not consistent with the US 183/Jollyville Road Area Study that was adopted by the City Council. The site under consideration is not located at an intersection of major streets where CS and CS-1 zoning is intended. In addition, the proposed zoning would contribute to an over zoning of the Commercial-Liquor Sales district in this area as there are already two CS-1 zoned pad sites adjacent to this tract in the Oak Knoll Village Shopping Center to the north. One of these suites is developed with a liquor sales use (Queen’s Liquor) and the other is currently vacant. There is also CS-1-CO zoning to the southeast, zoned through case C14-2022-0168, that is undeveloped. The current GR-MU zoning on Tract 1 and LO-MU zoning on Tract 2, that was approved by the City Council on October 13, 2022 through case C14-2021-0109, promotes consistency with the permitted uses developed adjacent to these parcels. Commercial-mixed use and office-mixed use zoning will permit the applicant to utilize vacant structures to allow for mixed use development on the site. The more intensive GR-MU zoning on Tract 1 is appropriate for a retail development fronting a major highway within an area of concentrated commercial and retail development. The staff recommends maintaining the 120-foot buffer of LO-MU zoning along Jollyville Road which is defined as Tract 2 in accordance with the intent of the U.S. 183/Jollyville Road Area Study. The …
RESTRICTIVE COVENANT TERMINATION REVIEW SHEET DISTRICT: 5 CASE: C14-05-0151(RCT) – 8420 Longview RC Termination ADDRESS: 8420 Longview Road and 3114 Cameron Loop EXISTING ZONING: SF-6-CO SITE AREA: 15.061 acres PROPERTY OWNER: SB Longview LLC (Zachary Greenky) AGENT: Armbrust & Brown, PLLC (Michael J. Whellan) CASE MANAGER: Nancy Estrada (512-974-7617, nancy.estrada@austintexas.gov) STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends granting a Termination of the Restrictive Covenant. ZONING & PLATTING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: September 3, 2024: CITY COUNCIL ACTION: RESTRICTIVE COVENANT TERMINATION RECORDING NUMBER: ISSUES: None at this time. CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: The proposed Restrictive Covenant Termination area is comprised of approximately 15.06 acres and is currently undeveloped. It is located at the northwest intersection of Longview Road and Cameron Loop. The subject area was rezoned from rural residence (RR) district to townhouse and condominium residence-conditional overlay (SF-6-CO) combining district zoning in 2006. The site is surrounded by both multifamily and single family residences. Please refer to Exhibit A (Zoning Map). The rezoning case included a public Restrictive Covenant that specified that development on the property is subject to the recommendations contained in the Neighborhood Traffic Analysis memorandum from the Transportation Review Section of the Watershed Protection C14-96-0127(RCT) Page 2 and Development Review Department, dated November 16, 2005. Please refer to Exhibit B (2006 Rezoning Ordinance and Restrictive Covenant). Currently there is a site plan under review for this property. The Applicant proposes to terminate the Restrictive Covenant since the previous Neighborhood Traffic Analysis (NTA) recommendations are no longer in alignment with the Austin Strategic Mobility Plan (ASMP). BASIS OF RECOMMENDATION: Staff supports the Restrictive Covenant Termination request. Transportation and Public Works also supports removing the restrictive covenant that requires the site to provide the Neighborhood Traffic Analysis (NTA) recommendations from the November 16, 2005 NTA memo since the recommendations from this NTA do not align with the Austin Strategic Mobility Plan. EXISTING ZONING AND LAND USES: ZONING Site North South East West MF-2-CO SF-6-CO SF-3; SF-4A SF-3; SF-2; P SF-3; SF-4A; LR LAND USES Undeveloped Single family residential Single family residential; Park Single family residential; Undeveloped Multifamily residential NEIGHBORHOOD PLANNING AREA: N/A WATERSHEDS: Williamson Creek and South Boggy Creek – Barton Springs Zone CAPITOL VIEW CORRIDOR: No SCENIC ROADWAY: No SCHOOLS: Austin Independent School District Cowan Elementary School COMMUNITY REGISTRY LIST: Austin Independent School District Austin Lost and Found Pets Austin Neighborhoods Council Brodie Lane Homeowners Association Homeless Neighborhood Association Neighborhood Empowerment Foundation Onion …
REGULAR MEETING OF THE HIV PLANNING COUNCIL GOVERNANCE/MEMBERSHIP AND CARE STRATEGIES COMMITTEE MEETING TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, 2024, 6:00 P.M. PERMITTING AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER 6310 WILHELMINA DELCO DRIVE, RM. 1203 AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the HIV PLANNING COUNCIL may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: Click here to join the meeting Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely, call or email the Office of Support for the HIV Planning Council, (737)-825-1684, hivplanningcouncil@austintexas.gov. CURRENT HIV PLANNING COUNCIL GOVERNANCE/MEMBERSHIP AND CARE STRATEGIES COMMITTEE MEMBERS: Zachery Garay, Committee Chair, conflicted Joe Anderson Jr., conflicted, non-voting Alicia Alston Aran Belani Marquis Goodwin, conflicted Rocky Lane, non-voting Fareeha Qureshi AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 10 speakers signed up no later than noon on 9/2/2024 will each be allowed a three- minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. August 6, 2024 CONFLICT OF INTEREST DECLARATIONS 2. Members will declare conflict of interest with relevant agenda items, service categories, and/or service standards. STAFF BRIEFINGS 3. Introductions/Announcements 4. Office of Support Staff Report DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 5. Discussion of Resource Guide categories Social Media 7. Office of Support Membership Report 8. Office of Support Attendance Report 6. Discussion and approval of Recruitment and Retention Plan items: FAQ Document and FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS 9. Discussion and review of workplan and social calendar ADJOURNMENT Indicative of action items 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. TTY users’ route through Relay Texas at 711. For More Information on the HIV Planning Council, please contact Rashana Raggs at (737)-825-1684.
REGULAR MEETING of the URBAN TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 3, 2024, at 5:00pm BOARS AND COMMISSIONS ROOM 1101 CITY HALL – 301 W 2nd St. AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the Urban Transportation Commission may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch- atxn-live. Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely by telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation. To register please call or email the staff liaison in advance at (512)-974-3428 or natalie.leone@austintexas.gov no later than noon on Monday September 2, 2024 with the following information: name, item number(s) to speak on, telephone number, and email address. CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS/COMMISSIONERS: Heather Buffo - (District 1) Melissa Ortiz- (District 2) Arlin Alvarez- (District 3) Susan Somers, Chair- (District 4) Daniel Kavelman-( District 5) Edward Smith- (District 6) Diana Wheeler- (District 7) Vacant- (District 8) Spencer Schumacher- (District 9) Ruven Brooks, Vice Chair- (District 10) Deshon Brown- (Mayoral Appointee) AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 10 speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Urban Transportation Commission REGULAR MEETING on August 6, 2024. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. Living Streets Program update Presenter: Matt Macioge 3. Transit Enhancement Program update Presenter: Caitlin D’Alton COMMITTEE UPDATES 4. Update from Commissioner Schumacher from the Downtown Commission regarding actions taken at the August 21, 2024 meeting 5. Update from Commissioner Wheeler from the Joint Sustainability Commission regarding actions taken at the August 28, 2024 meeting 6. Update from Commissioner Schumacher from the Bicycle Advisory Council regarding actions taken at the August 20, 2024 meeting 7. Update from Commissioner Kavelman from the Pedestrian Advisory Council regarding actions taken at the August 5, 2024 meeting 8. Update from Chair Somers from the City Council Mobility Committee regarding actions taken at the August 22, 2024 meeting 9. Update from Chair Somers from the Community Advisory Committee for Austin Transit Partnership Board regarding actions taken at the August 8, 2024 meeting FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with …
ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES TUESDAY, AUGUST 20, 2024 The Zoning and Platting Commission convened in a regular meeting on Tuesday August 20, 2024, in Austin, Texas. Chair Smith called the Zoning and Platting Commission meeting to order at 6 p.m. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance: Felix De Portu Alejandra Flores Betsy Greenberg Hank Smith Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Scott Boone William Floyd David Fouts Lonny Stern Carrie Thompson Board Members/Commissioners absent: Ryan Puzycki APPROVAL OF MINUTES Approve the minutes of the Zoning and Platting Commission regular meeting on August 6, 2024. The minutes from the meeting of August 6, 2024, were approved on the consent agenda on Commissioner Flores’ motion, Commissioner De Portu’s second on an 8-0 vote. Commissioner Floyd was off the dais. Commissioners Puzycki was absent. 1. 1 PUBLIC HEARINGS C14-2024-0084 - 6575 Decker Ln Tract 2; District 1 6575 Decker Lane, Elm Creek Watershed 2. Rezoning: Location: Owner/Applicant: AM Petroleum Inc. (Adam Ahmad) Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: Metcalfe Wolf Stuart & Williams, LLP (Michele Rogerson Lynch) GR-CO to CS-CO Recommended Jonathan Tomko, 512-974-1057, jonathan.tomko@austintexas.gov Planning Department The motion to approve Staff’s recommendation of CS-CO for C14-2024-0084 - 6575 Decker Ln Tract 2 located at 6575 Decker Lane was approved on the consent agenda on Commissioner Flores’ motion, Commissioner De Portu’s second on an 8-0 vote. Commissioner Floyd was off the dais. Commissioners Puzycki was absent. C14-2024-0082 - Wall Street CPL Rezone; District 1 9010 Wall Street, Walnut Creek Watershed 3. Rezoning: Location: Owner/Applicant: Sonic Land Holdings LLC (Cory Roberts, MD., MBA) Land Answers (Tamara Mitchell) Agent: RR to LI Request: Recommendation of LI-CO Staff Rec.: Beverly Villela, 512-978-0740, beverly.villela@austintexas.gov Staff: Planning Department The motion to approve Staff’s recommendation of LI for C14-2024-0082 - Wall Street CPL Rezone located at 9010 Wall Street was approved on the consent agenda on Commissioner Flores’ motion, Commissioner De Portu’s second on an 8-0 vote. Commissioner Floyd was off the dais. Commissioners Puzycki was absent. 4. Rezoning: Location: C14-2024-0101 - Scofield Farms Rezoning, District 7 1603 and 1605 W. Parmer Lane, 12424 Scofield Farms Drive, Walnut Creek Watershed Owner/Applicant: 1603 W Parmer LLC and MMK Ventures LLC Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: Armbrust & Brown PLLC (Richard T. Suttle, Jr.) GR-CO, MF-2 to GR-MU Recommended Sherri Sirwaitis, 512-974-3057, sherri.sirwaitis@austintexas.gov Planning Department The motion to approve Staff’s recommendation of GR-MU for C14-2024-0101 - Scofield Farms Rezoning located at 1603 …
RECOMMENDATION TO ALLOW SOME COMMERCIAL USES IN RESIDENTIAL ZONES WHEREAS current City of Austin land use separates residential homes from commercial uses, making it difficult for individuals to access services without the use of an automobile; and WHEREAS single family homes are traditionally an attractive option for families, including members that may not own or be able to drive; and WHEREAS a majority of Austin’s residential neighborhoods were built after 1960 and therefore were not designed on a walkable, grid pattern; and WHEREAS some of Austin’s most beloved, central neighborhoods (i.e., Clarksville, Hyde Park, Crestview, Bouldin) offer historic and replicable examples of how a mix of housing types and commercial uses can be compatible with neighborhood life and encourage walkability; and WHEREAS auto-centric development patterns don’t support the same kind of social interactions, neighborhood cohesion or safety via “eyes on the street” that walkable neighborhoods do; and WHEREAS the City of Austin’s Strategic Mobility Plan has identified a 50/50 mode split goal by 2039 and many personal trips are within 2.5 miles of the home, which is beyond the reach of walking; and WHEREAS walking or riding a bicycle on major arterial roads is an uncomfortable or unsafe option for many residents – particularly the young, those living with disabilities, and older adults; and WHEREAS many residents cannot access medical, counseling, pet, convenience or personal improvement services – services that support aging in place – without the support of a driver at personal expense or the support of social services; and WHEREAS many parts of the city of Austin include grocery store deserts, transit deserts and medical services deserts – with no current hospital operating east of IH-35; and WHEREAS we eliminated parking minimums across the city of Austin in order to, among other goals, allow more affordable housing to be within walking distance to small scale commercial businesses; and WHEREAS the Imagine Austin Plan included several stated livability objectives, including: ● Promote a compact and connected city, ● Development occurring in connected and pedestrian-friendly patterns supporting transit and urban lifestyles and reducing sprawl, while protecting and enhancing neighborhoods, ● Development occurring across the city in a manner friendly to families with children, seniors, and individuals with disabilities, ● Austin's unique character and local businesses being recognized as a vital part of our community, ● Clear guidelines supporting both quality development and preservation that sustain and improve Austin's character and …
RECOMMENDATION TO RESTRICT SOME COMMERCIAL USES ON IMAGINE AUSTIN CORRIDORS WHEREAS the Imagine Austin Plan included several stated livability objectives, including: ● Promote a compact and connected city, ● Development occurring in connected and pedestrian-friendly patterns supporting transit and urban lifestyles and reducing sprawl, while protecting and enhancing neighborhoods, ● Development occurring across the city in a manner friendly to families with children, seniors, and individuals with disabilities, ● Austin's unique character and local businesses being recognized as a vital part of our community, ● Clear guidelines supporting both quality development and preservation that sustain and improve Austin's character and provide certainty for residents and the business community, ● Austin's diverse population being active and healthy, with access to locally-grown, nourishing foods, and affordable healthcare; and WHEREAS the “Imagine Austin Growth Concept Map” is one of the “Imagine Austin Decision Guidelines” incorporated into the Comprehensive Decision Making Matrix included in the Zoning Change Review Sheet provided by City of Austin Staff for review by the Zoning & Platting Commission; and WHEREAS the Imagine Austin Growth Concept Map includes Imagine Austin Activity Corridors, which are meant to facilitate a “long-term shift toward transit, walking and biking” and zoning policy along these corridors should enhance transit-supportive uses, encourage more intentional and equitable land stewardship with increased bicycle, pedestrian, and transit connectivity, housing options and opportunities, public realm activation, and new economic opportunities near public transit; THEREFORE, be it resolved that the following are PROHIBITED uses on properties located on an Imagine Austin Activity Corridor: COMMERCIAL USES: ● Agricultural Sale and Services ● Building Maintenance Services ● Campground ● Carriage Stable ● Convenience Storage ● Drop-off Recycling Collection Facility ● Electronic Prototype Assembly ● Electronic Testing ● Equipment Repair Services ● Equipment Sales ● Exterminating Services ● Funeral Services ● Marina ● Recreational Equipment Maintenance & Storage ● Recreational Equipment Sales ● Research Assembly Services ● Research Testing Services ● Research Warehousing Services ● Scrap and Salvage ● Service Station ● Stables ● Vehicle Storage INDUSTRIAL USES: ● Basic Industry ● General Warehousing and Distribution ● Recycling Center ● Resource Extraction AGRICULTURAL USES: ● Animal Production ● Crop Production ● Indoor Crop Production ● Alternative Financial Services ● Automotive Sales ● Automotive Rentals ● Automotive Repair Services ● Automotive Washing ● Pawn Shop Services ● Pedicab Storage and Dispatch ● Special Use Historic INDUSTRIAL USES: ● Custom Manufacturing ● Bail Bond Services ● …
Transit Enhancement Program Update Urban Transportation Commission September 3, 2024 Caitlin D’Alton, Program Consultant Agenda 1. Program Background 2. Program Overview 3. Future Work 4. Project Spotlight 2 Transit Enhancement Program Update Program Background Transit Supportive Plans & Policies 3 Transit Enhancement Program Update Program Background Partnering to Improve Transit 4 Source: National Association of City Transportation Officials (NACTO) Program Background Transit Enhancement Program History 2015 – CapMetro and Transportation and Public Works (TPW) staff meet bi-weekly as the Transit Priority Working Group 2018 – Interlocal agreement (ILA) signed between CapMetro and City for design and construction of operations, access and safety improvements 2019 – City Council adopts the Austin Strategic Mobility Plan (ASMP), including specific policy objectives to support transit 2020 – Austin voters approve the 2020 Safety and Active Transportation Bond, including $19M for Transit Enhancement projects 2021 – Austin’s updated Transportation Criteria Manual (TCM) is approved by Council, including a chapter dedicated to transit 2023 – TPW finalizes the Transit Enhancement Infrastructure Report 5 Transit Enhancement Program Update Program Overview Transit Enhancement Program • Develop and deliver capital projects that support transit operations and customer access Improve bus speeds and service reliability • • Make stops safer and easier to access • Coordinate with partners on projects that impact future transit operations and access in Austin • Projects developed in coordination with public transit providers and communities 6 Transit Enhancement Program Update Program Overview Program Work Categories Operations Improvements Access Improvements Project Coordination Bus lanes, queue jumps, signal timing adjustments, transit signal priority, bus stop upgrades and relocations, etc. Pedestrian crossings, sidewalk, bikeway and trail connections to stops, shared/micromobility investments, etc. Internal and external projects that impact future transit service in the city, for example Project Connect, Mobility-35, ACT Plan, etc. 7 Transit Enhancement Program Update Program Overview Progress to Date 150+ Enhancements Completed 47 Access Improvements 50+ Enhancements In Construction 75 Bus Stop Improvements 25 Operations Improvements 8 Transit Enhancement Program Update Program Overview Project Examples West 5th Street Guadalupe St. at Cesar Chavez St. 9 Transit Enhancement Program Update Program Overview Project Examples Bluff Springs Rd. at Bitter Creek Dr. Lakeline Blvd near US-183 10 Transit Enhancement Program Update Project Spotlight Trinity St. & San Jacinto Blvd. • Partnership with CapMetro to implement a series of multimodal improvements • New bus lanes • Protected bicycle lanes • Enhanced pedestrian crossings • Improvements will: • Enhance …
From: Michael Flury Sent: Monday, September 2, 2024 6:57 PM To: Estrada, Nancy <Nancy.Estrada@austintexas.gov> Subject: Zoning and Planning Commission, September 3, 2024, Case C14-05-0151(RCT), ATTN: Nancy Estrada External Email - Exercise Caution Zoning and Planning Commission, September 3, 2024, Case C14-05-0151(RCT) ATTN: Nancy Estrada I, Michael Jon Flury, object to the termination of existing 2006 Restrictive Covenants regarding the project located at 8420 Longview Road and 3114 Cameron Loop. Signed: Michael Jon Flury Date: 9/2/2024 Comments: The Neighborhood Traffic Analysis and Restrictions should be upheld as the traffic analysis in 2005 recommended the pavement on Longview Road be upgraded to 36' and Cameron Loop 40'. The current pavement for both roads average approximately 21" with NO sidewalks. Longview Road and Cameron Loop are dangerous in their current state. Residents on Longview Road have to back up into oncoming traffic. Also no existing sidewalks exist for the frequent joggers and people walking their dogs and children to the neighborhood park. So people are forced to walk on the road that is already heavy with traffic as alternate cut through between Brodie Ln. and Westgate Blvd. From: Claudia Morgan Sent: Monday, September 2, 2024 9:48 PM To: Estrada, Nancy <Nancy.Estrada@austintexas.gov> Subject: Regarding Case C14-05-0151(RCT) September 2, 2024 External Email - Exercise Caution City of Austin Planning Department Re: Case C14-05-0151(RCT) Restrictive covenant termination for 8420 Longview Rd. and 3114 Cameron Loop (the “Property”) Attention: Ms. Nancy Estrada, Dear Ms. Estrada, Comments: The undersigned, Claudia Morgan, in my capacity as resident/owner of 3107 Sacbe Cove, Austin, TX 78745, hereby object to the proposal by SB Longview LLC (the “Applicant”) to terminate the existing 2006 restrictive covenant recorded in Document No. 2006215145 of the Official Public Records of Travis County, Texas (the “Restrictive Covenant”) in order to exempt the project located at 8420 Longview Road and 3114 Cameron Loop from the provisions of the Restrictive Covenant. The Neighborhood Traffic Analysis and Restrictions should be upheld as the traffic analysis in 2005 recommended the pavement on Longview Road be upgraded to 36' and Cameron Loop 40'. The current pavement for both roads average approximately 21" with NO sidewalks. Both Longview Road and Cameron Loop are already very dangerous streets that are heavily trafficked by vehicles cutting through between Brodie Lane and Westgate Boulevard. Residents backing into the streets, persons riding their bikes, and pedestrians walking/ pushing their children in strollers, and walking their dogs to …
Living Streets Program Briefing Urban Transportation Committee – 9/3/2024 Matt Macioge, Capital Improvements Program Manager, Living Streets Program Manager Transforming Streets, Building Community Agenda: 1. Living Streets Background and Overview Types of activations: Neighborhood Block Parties Healthy Streets Play Streets 2. Initial Activations 3. Lessons Learned 4. Transitions to Permanent 5. Program Demand and Public Response 6. FY 2025 Living Streets Program Schedule 2 Living Streets Program Background and Overview Resolution No. – 20211021-02 Council directs the City Manager to create the "Street Programs” - Living Streets Living Streets Program is a resident-led process. Uses "soft" closures to reduce vehicle speed, improve safety, and create connectivity and community. 60% of the residents of a proposed street must approve with a signature to support an activation. Either single day or 3-6 months with an option for renewal. Address equity issues by making Living Streets accessible 3 Living Streets Program Living Streets Program Background and Overview Neighborhood Block Parties Play Streets Healthy Streets Block Parties are one-time closures of a single block to allow residents to hold small, locally-focused events. Permits are valid for the day of the event only. Each new event requires a new permit. Play Streets provide space for children and adults alike to gather and play in a local street by allowing residents to partially close a single block to motor vehicle traffic for a few hours per day several days per week. Healthy Streets provide space for people to walk, bike, roll, exercise, and build community within the public right-of-way by discouraging motor vehicle traffic along several local streets. 4 Living Streets Program Initial Activations Healthy Streets Support 69% supportive 6%6% 9% 19% 60% I am very supportive I am somewhat supportive I am neutral I am very opposed 3% 21% 41% 35% 62% supportive Note: The surveys were sent out to all parcels within approximately 1 block of each activation. This varied based on the street network and neighborhood connectivity. First Activation Installations First round of resident led Healthy and Play Streets launched in February 2024 Neighborhood Block Party is fully integrated into the Living Street Portfolio From December 2023 to present: 4 of 7 Play Streets were extended 42 Neighborhood Block Parties (current FY to date) 5 Play Streets Support I am somewhat opposed 7 of 10 Healthy Streets were extended How do you use a Healthy Street? *Respondents could select multiple options Why are …
1. ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, 2024 The Zoning and Platting Commission convened in a regular meeting on Tuesday September 3, 2024, in Austin, Texas. Chair Smith called the Zoning and Platting Commission meeting to order at 6:01 p.m. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance: Hank Smith Betsy Greenberg Felix De Portu Alejandra Flores Ryan Puzycki Lonny Stern Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: William Floyd David Fouts Carrie Thompson Board Members/Commissioners absent: Scott Boone District 9 vacant PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Approve the minutes of the Zoning and Platting Commission regular meeting on August 20, 2024. 1 PUBLIC HEARINGS 2. Rezoning: Location: The minutes from the meeting of August 20, 2024, were approved on the consent agenda on Vice Chair Greenberg’s motion, Commissioner Puzycki’s second on an 9-0 vote. Commissioner Boone was absent. C14-2024-0101 - Scofield Farms Rezoning, District 7 1603 and 1605 W. Parmer Lane, 12424 Scofield Farms Drive, Walnut Creek Watershed Owner/Applicant: 1603 W Parmer LLC and MMK Ventures LLC Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: Armbrust & Brown PLLC (Richard T. Suttle, Jr.) GR-CO, MF-2 to GR-MU Recommended Sherri Sirwaitis, 512-974-3057, sherri.sirwaitis@austintexas.gov Planning Department The public hearing was closed on Commissioner Puzycki’s motion, Commissioner Flores’ second, on a 9-0 vote. Commissioner Boone was absent. The motion to approve staff's recommendation of GR-MU zoning, adding a conditional overlay (CO) to maintain existing 2,000 vehicle trip limit per day on the property and recommending the applicant's proposal to provide a crosswalk and pedestrian beacon on Scofield Farms Drive across from the elementary school was approved on Commissioner Stern’s motion, Commissioner Flores’ second on a 9-0 vote. Commissioner Boone was absent. C14-85-149.70.02(RCA) - Scofield Farms RCA, District 7 3. Restrictive Covenant Amendment: Location: 1603 and 1605 W. Parmer Lane, 12424 Scofield Farms Drive, Walnut Creek Watershed Owner/Applicant: 1603 W Parmer LLC and MMK Ventures LLC Agent: Request: Armbrust & Brown PLLC (Richard T. Suttle, Jr.) To amend a previously recorded restrictive covenant to remove the density limitation of 15 units per acre for multifamily development. Recommended Sherri Sirwaitis, 512-974-3057, sherri.sirwaitis@austintexas.gov Planning Department Staff Rec.: Staff: The public hearing was closed on Commissioner Puzycki’s motion, Commissioner Flores’ second, on a 9-0 vote. Commissioner Boone was absent. The motion to approve Staff’s recommendation for a restrictive covenant amendment to amend a previously recorded restrictive covenant to remove the density limitation of 15 units per acre for multifamily …
URBAN TRANSPORTATION MEETING MINUTES (Tuesday, September 3, 2024) URBAN TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES Tuesday, September 3, 2024 The Urban Transportation Commission convened in a REGULAR meeting on Tuesday, September 3, 2024, at City Hall in Austin, Texas. Chair Somers called the Urban Transportation Commission Meeting to order at 5:02 p.m. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance: Susan Somers, Chair Ruven Brooks, Vice Chair Heather Buffo Daniel Kavelman Spencer Schumacher Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Diana Wheeler Deshon Brown Melissa Ortiz APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the URBAN TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING on 8/6/2024. The minutes from the meeting of 8/6/2024 were approved on Commissioner Somers’s motion, Commissioner Buffo’s second on a 7-0 vote; Commissioners Alvarez, Schumacher, and Smith absent, one vacancy on the dais. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. Living Streets Program update The commission received a presentation on the Living Streets Program from Matt Macioge, Transportation and Public Works. Also in attendance, to field questions, Jonathan Shuster, Transportation and Public Works. 3. Transit Enhancement Program update The commission received a presentation on the Transit Enhancement Program from Caitlin D’Alton, Transportation and Public Works. Also in attendance, to field questions, Nadia Barrera-Ramirez, CapMetro. 1 URBAN TRANSPORTATION MEETING MINUTES (Tuesday, September 3, 2024) Chair Somers adjourned the meeting at 7:02 p.m. without objection. The minutes were approved at the 10/01/2024 meeting on Commissioner Schumacher’s motion, Commissioner Kavelman’s second on a (9-0) vote. 2
