PLANNING COMMISSION ENVIRONMENTAL VARIANCES & CONDITIONAL USE SITE PLAN REVIEW SHEET CASE NUMBER: SP-2022-0537C PC HEARING DATE: April 2, 2024 PROJECT NAME: Northwest Area Lift Station Improvements Great Hills Lift Station No. 53 ADDRESS OF SITE: 9009-1/2 SPICEBRUSH DR COUNCIL DISTRICT: 6 NEIGHBORHOOD PLANNING AREA: NA WATERSHED: Bull Creek JURISDICTION: Austin Full Purpose APPLICANT/ OWNER: AGENT: City of Austin Austin Water Department Joe Hoepken (512) 972-1168 Sharon Hamilton Civil Team Engineers, LLC (512) 695-3263 CASE MANAGER: Meg Greenfield Meg.greenfield@austintexas.gov (512) 978-4663 PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT: The applicant is proposing the replacement of an existing lift station. This request is to approve three environmental variances and a conditional use site plan. Environmental variance requests: 1. Development in the CWQZ for a lift station per LDC 25-8-261 2. Construction of a building on a slope with a gradient of more than 25% per LDC 25-8-302(A)(1) 3. Fill up to 14 feet for construction of a lift station exceeding the 4-foot limitation per LDC 25-8- 342 The variances were approved with the following conditions by the Environmental Commission on March 6, 2024: 1. Limit construction and removal of trees from March to August when the endangered Golden-cheeked Warbler is in the area. 2. Applicant will solicit and incorporate Watershed Protection Jollyville Plateau salamander expert review and comment on the temporary and permanent stormwater design. 3. After construction, the disturbed areas from both this construction and previous emergency repairs are restored using 609S species and that those areas are maintained and mowed to the minimum extent practical to maintain access to the lift stations by Austin Water staff. Per 25-2-491 Local Utility Services is a conditional use in the SF-2 zone and requires a Conditional Use Permit. 1 of 4805 SP-2022-0537C - NW Area Lift Station Improvements Great Hills Lift Station No.53; District 6 SUMMARY STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of these requests with the following condition: Provide structural containment of the fill with a retaining wall. Staff does not believe Environmental Commission conditions are necessary. SUMMARY COMPONENTS OF SITE PLAN: All reviewers have approved the site plan except for environmental and site plan plumbing. PROJECT INFORMATION SITE AREA EXISTING ZONING FLOOR-AREA RATIO BUILDING COVERAGE IMPERVIOUS COVERAGE PARKING EXISTING ZONING AND LAND USES 33,637 sq. ft. SF-2 Allowed NA 40% 45% NA Proposed NA NA 23% NA 0.77 acres ZONING LAND USES Local Utility Services Single Family Open Space Single Family Single Family Right-of-Way Width 50 …
REGULAR MEETING of the MBE/WBE and Small Business Enterprise Procurement Program Advisory Committee Tuesday, April 2, 2024 at 5:30 pm City of Austin Permit and Development Center 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Drive - Room 1215 Austin, Texas 78752 Some members of this MBE/WBE Advisory Committee may be participating by videoconference. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION GUIDELINES The public will be allowed to speak at the Advisory Committee meeting remotely by phone or in-person at the address listed above. To participate remotely, speakers must register in advance with the board liaison before the registration deadline. Public Communication: General The first 10 speakers will be allowed to speak on any topic that is not posted on the agenda. The Committee Chair will call upon speakers at the beginning of the meeting. A person may not speak at general communication more often than once out of every three regularly scheduled committee meetings. Public Comment on Agenda Items Members of the public may speak on any item posted to the agenda. Speakers will be called upon when this agenda item is taken up by the Committee Chair. How to Register to Speak Remotely All speakers are required to register for remote participation. Registered speakers will be allowed 3 minutes to speak by telephone only. The deadline to register is at 12:00pm on the day before the meeting. To register to speak, email the board liaison, Nakia James at nakia.james@austintexas.gov before the deadline. Once registration closes, the board liaison will send all speakers an email to confirm registration, provide instructions on speaking at the meeting, and the number to call in on the day of the meeting. How to Sign-Up to Speak In-Person Speakers that would like to address the committee in person will be allowed to sign up until 15 minutes before the start of the meeting. Speakers will be allowed 3 minutes to speak. 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 contact Nakia James at (512) 974-9108 or nakia.james@austintexas.gov for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the MBE/WBE and Small Business Procurement Program Advisory Committee, contact Nakia James at (512) 974-9108 …
REGULAR MEETING OF THE HIV PLANNING COUNCIL GOVERNANCE/MEMBERSHIP AND CARE STRATEGIES COMMITTEE MEETING TUESDAY, APRIL 2, 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, (512) 972-5841, hivplanningcouncil@austintexas.gov. CURRENT HIV PLANNING COUNCIL GOVERNANCE/MEMBERSHIP AND CARE STRATEGIES COMMITTEE MEMBERS: Kelle’ Martin, Chair Zachery Garay, Committee Chair Rocky Lane, non-voting AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 10 speakers signed up no later than noon on 4/1/2024 will each be allowed a three- minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. October 3, 2023 2. February 6, 2024 CONFLICT OF INTEREST DECLARATIONS 3. Members will declare conflict of interest with relevant agenda items, service categories, and/or service standards STAFF BRIEFINGS 4. Introductions/Announcements 5. Office of Support Staff Report DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 6. Interview of HIV Planning Council Applicant(s) 7. Discussion and approval HIV Planning Council Applicants 8. Discussion and approval on the updates to the Recruitment and Retention Plan 9. Discussion and approval of Consumer Caucus Policy and Calendar 10. Office of Support Membership Report 11. Office of Support Attendance Report FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS 12. Discussion and review of workplan 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 Nathalia Delgadillo at (512) 972-5841.
REGULAR MEETING OF THE HIV PLANNING COUNCIL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING TUESDAY, APRIL 2, 2024, 5:00 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 online via Teams or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either online 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, (512) 972-5841, hivplanningcouncil@austintexas.gov CURRENT HIV PLANNING COUNCIL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEMBERS: Kelle’ Martin, Chair Zachery Garay, GMCS Committee Chair Ashley Garling, FASPNA Committee Chair AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 10 speakers signed up no later than noon on 4/1/2024 will each be allowed a three- minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. 2. Members will declare conflict of interest with relevant agenda items, service categories, APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. March 5, 2024 CONFLICT OF INTEREST DECLARATIONS and/or service standards STAFF BRIEFINGS 3. Introductions/Announcements 4. Office of Support Staff Report 5. Administrative Agent Report DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 6. Discussion and approval of Bylaws amendments 7. Discussion and approval of Secretary 8. Discussion and approval of Conflict of Interest policy COMMITTEE UPDATES 9. Governance/Membership and Care Strategies Committee 10. Finance/Allocations and Strategic Planning/Needs Assessment Committee FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS 11. Discussion of Workplan 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 Jaseudia Killion at (512) 972-5806.
REGULAR MEETING OF THE HIV PLANNING COUNCIL GOVERNANCE/MEMBERSHIP AND CARE STRATEGIES COMMITTEE MEETING TUESDAY, APRIL 2, 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, (512) 972-5841, hivplanningcouncil@austintexas.gov. CURRENT HIV PLANNING COUNCIL GOVERNANCE/MEMBERSHIP AND CARE STRATEGIES COMMITTEE MEMBERS: Kelle’ Martin, Chair Zachery Garay, Committee Chair Rocky Lane, non-voting AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 10 speakers signed up no later than noon on 4/1/2024 will each be allowed a three- minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. October 3, 2023 2. February 6, 2024 CONFLICT OF INTEREST DECLARATIONS 3. Members will declare conflict of interest with relevant agenda items, service categories, and/or service standards STAFF BRIEFINGS 4. Introductions/Announcements 5. Office of Support Staff Report DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 6. Interview of HIV Planning Council Applicant(s) 7. Discussion and approval HIV Planning Council Applicants 8. Discussion and approval on the updates to the Recruitment and Retention Plan 9. Discussion and approval of Consumer Caucus Policy and Calendar 10. Office of Support Membership Report 11. Office of Support Attendance Report FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS 12. Discussion and review of workplan 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 Nathalia Delgadillo at (512) 972-5841.
ZONING & PLATTING COMMISSION AGENDA Tuesday, April 2, 2024 The Zoning and Platting Commission will convene at 6:00 PM on Tuesday, April 2, 2024, at Austin City Hall, Council Chambers, Room 1001 301 W. Second Street, Austin, TX. 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 Scott Boone (District 1) Alejandra Flores (District 5) William D. Floyd (Mayor) David Fouts (District 2) Betsy Greenberg - Vice-Chair (District 6) Ryan Puzycki (District 7) Hank Smith – Chair (District 8) Lonny Stern (District 3) Carrie Thompson – Secretary (District 10) District 4 -Vacant District 9 -Vacant EXECUTIVE SESSION (No public discussion) The Zoning & 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 PUBLIC COMMUNICATION The first four (4) speakers signed up prior to the speaker registration deadline will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. Commission Liaison: Andrew Rivera 512-974-6508 Executive Liaison: Joi Harden, 512-974-1617 Attorney: AJ Urteaga, 512-974-2386 2024. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approval of minutes of the Zoning and Platting Commission regular meeting on March 12, PUBLIC HEARINGS 2. Rezoning: Location: Owner/Applicant: Susan Kline Morehead, Katherine F. Manninen, and Lucian K. Morehead Dubois Bryant & Campbell, LLP (David Hartman) Agent: LI to LI-PDA Request: Staff Rec.: Recommended Sherri Sirwaitis, 512-974-3057, sherri.sirwaitis@austintexas.gov Staff: Planning Department C14-2023-0009 - 10931 Stonelake Blvd. Multifamily; District 7 10931 Stonelake Boulevard, Walnut Creek C14-2023-0155 - 2103 Oak Valley Rd; District 5 2103 Oak Valley Road, Slaughter Creek Watershed 3. Rezoning: Location: Owner/Applicant: Eddie & Leila Mayfield Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: Keepers Land Planning (Ricca Keepers) I-RR to SF-3 Staff Recommendation SF-1 Cynthia Hadri, 512-974-7620, cynthia.hadri@austintexas.gov Planning Department 4. CUP: SPC-2023-0033C - Project Connect Expo Center Park & Ride; District 1 Location: 7001 Decker Ln, Elm Creek Owner/Applicant: Cap Metro - Robert Chaney Agent: Request: MWM Design Group - Shari Pape This site is zoned P (Public) and is greater than one acre in size; therefore, a Conditional Use Permit is required, according to the Land Development Code; Section 25-2-625. Recommended Meg Greenfield, 512-978-4663, meg.greenfield@austintexas.gov …
ADDENDUM ZONING & PLATTING COMMISSION AGENDA Tuesday, April 2, 2024 The Zoning and Platting Commission will convene at 6:00 PM on Tuesday, April 2, 2024, at Austin City Hall, Council Chambers, Room 1001 301 W. Second Street, Austin, TX. 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 Scott Boone (District 1) Alejandra Flores (District 5) William D. Floyd (Mayor) David Fouts (District 2) Betsy Greenberg - Vice-Chair (District 6) Ryan Puzycki (District 7) Hank Smith – Chair (District 8) Lonny Stern (District 3) Carrie Thompson – Secretary (District 10) District 4 -Vacant District 9 -Vacant EXECUTIVE SESSION (No public discussion) The Zoning & 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 Commission Liaison: Andrew Rivera 512-974-6508 Executive Liaison: Joi Harden, 512-974-1617 Attorney: AJ Urteaga, 512-974-2386 ITEMS FROM THE COMMISSION 11. Discussion and possible action adopting FY 24-25 Budget recommendation. (Sponsors: Vice- Chair Greenberg and Commissioner Stern) 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 before the meeting date. Please call Andrew Rivera at the Planning Department, at 512-974-6508, for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. Commission Liaison: Andrew Rivera 512-974-6508 Executive Liaison: Joi Harden, 512-974-1617 Attorney: AJ Urteaga, 512-974-2386 SPEAKER REGISTRATION All participants wishing to address the commission must register to speak. Public participation is available by teleconference or in-person. Teleconference Registration Registration for participation by teleconference closes on Tuesday, April 2, 2024 at 2 PM. Teleconference code and additional information to be provided after the closing of teleconference registration. In-Person Registration While it's encouraged for attendees to register in advance, in-person registration ends at 5:30 PM on the day of the meeting. In-person speakers can register by scanning the QR code provided in Council chambers using their mobile devices. Additionally, public-use mobile devices will be available at the meeting for speaker registration. Speaker …
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET DISTRICT: 5 ZONING TO: SF-3 CASE: C14-2023-0155 ZONING FROM: I-RR ADDRESS: 2103 Oak Valley Road SITE AREA: 0.92 acres (40,075 sq. ft.) PROPERTY OWNER: Eddie & Leila Mayfield AGENT: Keepers Land Planning (Ricca Keepers) CASE MANAGER: Cynthia Hadri 512-974-7620, Cynthia.hadri@austintexas.gov STAFF RECOMMENDATION: The staff recommendation is to recommend Single-Family Residence (Large Lot) (SF-1) zoning district. ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: April 2, 2024: CITY COUNCIL ACTION: ORDINANCE NUMBER: ISSUES: N/A CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: The property in question is 0.92 acres, developed with one single family residence, has access to Oak Valley Road (level 1), and is designated interim-rural residence (I-RR). The property has single family residences (I-RR & I-SF-2) to the west, hotel-motel (ETJ) to the south, commercial and bars (ETJ) to the north, south, and east and mobile home residences (I-RR) to the north. Please refer to Exhibits A (Zoning Map) and B (Aerial View). The applicant and owner agree with the staff’s recommendation and are seeking a permanent zoning to allow the use of a bed and breakfast on the property. Staff is recommending single- family residence (large lot) (SF-1) zoning district because there are environmental constraints on the site that would need to limit the impervious cover and building coverage of future development. C14-2023-0155 2 Per the Watershed Protection Department, there are significant flood risks to private properties and homes downstream of this location. The additional impervious cover on this lot would, in part with other development/redevelopment in the area, exacerbate this flood risk. Based upon the city of Austin’s regulatory floodplain map, the existing building on the property at 2103 Oak Valley Road encroaches in the 100-year floodplain. If the owner proposed to construct additional buildings south of the current building location, they would be well within the 100-year floodplain and would be at significant risk of flooding. The comprehensive plan review comments this site meets four (4) of the Imagine Austin Decision Guidelines. The site is located within Slaughter Lane Station Neighborhood Center and is 0.20 miles from Slaughter Lane Activity Corridor, is within 0.50 miles from goods/services and a grocery store/farmers market. BASIS OF RECOMMENDATION: 1. The proposed zoning should be consistent with the purpose statement of the district sought. The single-family residence (large lot) zoning district is intended as an area for low density single-family residential use, with a minimum lot size of 10,000 square feet. This …
REGULAR MEETING of the URBAN TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION TUESDAY APRIL 2, 2024, at 5:00pm BOARDS 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 April 1, 2024 with the following information: name, item number(s) to speak on, telephone number, and email address. CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS/COMMISSIONERS: Vacant - (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) Athena Leyton- (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 March 5, 2024. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. Discussion on Green Streets Initiative Presenter: Kevin Howard, Urbinden DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 3. Discussion and approval of a recommendation on South Central Waterfront regarding multimodal transportation and transit supportive density Presenter: April Geruso, Planning Department 4. Discussion and approval of a recommendation on Equitable Transit-Oriented Development 5. Discussion and approval of a recommendation on Living Streets/Pedestrian Vibrancy 6. Discussion and approval of a recommendation on Austin-Bergstrom International Airport Facilitator: Susan Somers, Chair Facilitator: Susan Somers, Chair (ABIA) street safety Facilitator: Daniel Kavelman 7. Discussion and approval of the Officer Elections Facilitator: Susan Somers, Chair COMMITTEE UPDATES 8. Update from Commissioner Schumacher from the Downtown Commission regarding actions taken at the March 20, 2024 meeting 9. Update from Commissioner Wheeler from the Joint Sustainability Commission regarding 10. Update from Commissioner Schumacher from the Bicycle Advisory Council regarding actions taken at the March 27, 2024 meeting actions taken at the March 19, 2024 meeting …
GREEN STREETS INITIATIVE Street Trees Keep Austin Cool March 26th, 2024 Prepared by: Kevin Howard (Urbinden) & Jana McCann, FAIA (McCann Adams Studio) WHERE ARE OUR HEAT ISLANDS? • The worst urban heat island effects follow our major street network. • Yet, streets are how we get around, where we walk, bike, roll, catch transit - exactly where it must be cooler. • AND, lower-income residents – who depend more on transit - live on the hotter, east side. • The worsening heat islands are a major public health risk for everyone, but especially our most vulnerable communities. Heat Map of Austin showing the yellow, hottest areas focused in East Austin and Downtown WHY AUSTIN NEEDS GREEN STREETS • Address challenges of densification and climate change using public rights-of-way. • Less private yard space and busier streets mean that we will rely on trees in the public realm for health and public safety • Increasing vegetation - particularly trees - is an effective way to make Austin more livable and resilient to the effects of climate change. • Street trees are essential urban infrastructure, not just “nice-to-haves” or “beautification” Example of continuous shade trees at curbside, providing both shade and protection from road for sidewalk users WHERE ARE THE TREES? • Austin over-relies on private yards and preserved natural areas for its urban forest, which are concentrated in wealthier parts of town. • Low-income and BIPOC communities are disproportionately impacted by extreme heat • Yet, street trees are one of the most desired community benefits, according to many public surveys and in the “Contracts with Voters” in recent bond elections. The City’s Tree Canopy Map shows lack of “shade equity” on the east side. 1. The LACK OF LEADERSHIP means that review staff are conducting reviews and making decisions, with little guidance and support. Departmental Silos preclude integrated and responsive urban design. 2. Austin’s RULES & REGULATIONS are not aligned with City and community priorities: if they were, street trees would be required of most public and private development. 3. The PERMITTING PROCESS – eliminating license agreement process and 4. reduce required discretion and inconsistent implementation. It is more EXPENSIVE to plant street trees in public ROWs: we need to assure they can be subsidized for transit and affordable housing projects. Street trees compete with utilities for space in the ROW and generally come out the losers – along with …
South Central Waterfront Combining District & Density Bonus Program Urban Transportation Commission April 2, 2024 South Central Waterfront Vision Framework Plan Adopted June 6, 2016 2 Streets and Light Rail 3 City Council Resolution 20220915-090 Allow increased development only through the Density Bonus Program. Maximize community benefits and infrastructure investments. Create a Density Bonus Program “akin” to Downtown and that supports Project Connect. Allow entitlements for required infrastructure and community benefits. Ensure entitlements meet market demand. Create enhanced environmental standards and protections. Program to be re-evaluated/updated at least every five years. 4 Approach Since Council Resolution The SCW regulations will be implemented by: – Council adoption of an optional set of regulations and bonus program through the creation of a Combining District and a Density Bonus Program (spring 2024). – City-initiated rezoning of non PDA, PUD, and Planned Development Agreement properties in the district (summer 2024). First reevaluation within 1-2 years. 5 District Boundary Expansion 6 Combining District Density Bonus General Provisions (Policies, procedures, and who can participate) Land Use Standards (Permitted and conditional land uses) Development Standards (What can be built and where) Design Standards (How it will look) Definitions Procedures/Requirements “Gate Keeper” Requirements – – – Affordable Housing Environmental Protection Improved Streetscape and Built Environment In-Lieu Fees and Dedications On-Site Community Benefits Eligible for Bonus Area 7 7 Subdistricts Council approval is required to exceed FAR maximums and heights Project Connect Rail Alignment 8 Critical Water Quality Zones Existing Overlays remain, with some elements being superseded by SCW Combining District 9 Permitted land uses support: Land Uses – Transit – Pedestrian use – Mixed-use – Creative Enterprise – Recreation and Entertainment Activity 10 Parks & Open Space Required publicly accessible Open Space (5% of site) Parkland dedication may be credited towards Parks Fee-in-Lieu amount Buildout of parks amenities is a community benefit available for bonus area Both parkland dedication and buildout must meet PARD criteria and be accepted by the PARD Director 11 Density Distribution Areas (DDAs) Floor-to-Area Ratio (FAR) is calculated separately for each DDA and FAR maximums apply separately. Not representative of actual site plan DDAs shall be no greater than 90,000 sq. ft. Internal circulation routes are required along DDA boundaries for internal pedestrian circulation. 12 SCW Density Bonus Program On-site Requirements: Enhanced Environmental Standards Streetscape and …
Key Adjustments to the South Central Waterfront Combining District and Density Bonus Program March 27, 2024 The South Central Waterfront Combining District and Density Bonus program underwent a one-month public input process. As a result, feedback was provided by community members, Boards and Commissions, staff, and other stakeholders. Staff consolidated and assessed the feedback to determine recommended adjustments to the draft code for the South Central Waterfront. The following is a list of the key changes made in the draft code as a result of the discussion, using the following key as the source of the adjustment: Boards and Commissions, Public Input, and/or Staff. Key: Source of Input Boards and Commissions Public Staff District Boundary and Subdistricts Source Adjustment Section 1.2 Section 3.3.2 District boundaries were further expanded to include three properties on the western side of the South Central Waterfront. See the updated map for detail. To underscore the commitment to transit-oriented development in the area, the FAR was adjusted to properties near to the proposed Project Connect station on the north side of East Riverside Drive. See the updated map for detail. Height limits have been added to Subdistricts 1 through 4. They are: 1 - 120', 2 - 240', 3 - 300', 4 - 600'. Subdistrict 5 remains with unlimited height. This adjustment reinforces and improves the density gradient from the closest areas to downtown being the most dense, and for the density to transition down as one moves further away from downtown. Section 3.3.2 - 1 - Land Use Source Adjustment Cocktail Lounges above 3,500sf in size will trigger the need for a conditional use permit. The conditional use permit process will better assist in the review and regulation of entertainment / nightlife noise disturbances. The Custom Manufacturing land use has been limited to 2,500sf. The limitation will deter larger single-purpose land uses and encourage more flexible development that supports smaller creative businesses. Section 2.3.1(C)(4) Section 2.3.1(D)(1) Adjustment Section 2.7(C) Section 4.4.3 Shade provisions increased for cantilevered, affixed, and freestanding options. Trees will still be the dominant shade mechanism, but this change allows for strong urban design and diversity in design of the urban space. This is also consistent with activities in other urban areas in the city. An additional internal circulation route type with a bicycle lane was added. This addition increases bicycle connectivity within the South Central Waterfront area and facilitates safe separation of …
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION Urban Transportation Commission Recommendation 20240402‐005: Living Streets and Pedestrian Vibrancy WHEREAS, Austin City Council created the Living Streets program [RESOLUTION NO. 20211021-027] in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, noting that “creative activation of residential streets can help build community, increase safety, and improve quality of life;” WHEREAS, the same Resolution, Austin City Council “enthusiastically embraces the Living Streets vision of a suite of street activations that are easily accessible to all Austinites for safe and joyful community-building in all neighborhoods;” WHEREAS, the Living Streets program has recently launched its first slate of Healthy Streets and Play Streets over the past few months; WHEREAS, Living Streets and reclaiming civic uses for city streets also significantly advances Austin’s ambitious Vision Zero and safety goals recorded in the Austin Strategic Mobility Plan and Vision Zero planning; WHEREAS, in 2023 the United States Surgeon General published an advisory report regarding the nation’s loneliness epidemic as a major public health concern and identified one of the major pillars to solving the loneliness epidemic as social infrastructure, writing, “many factors that influence social connection are environmental. Decisions about the layout of our cities, from the usability and reach of public transportation to the design of housing and green spaces, have a direct effect on social interaction in a community. This is why strengthening social infrastructure that promotes social connection is critical to advancing key aspects of community health, resilience, safety, and prosperity;” WHEREAS, community-oriented street furniture, such as community bulletin boards, benches, flower beds, public art, bike repair stations, and Little Free Libraries, support and encourage walkability; social connectedness; resiliency; and local businesses, organizations, causes, and City programs, by adding useful, inviting, and aesthetically-pleasing places and facilities; WHEREAS, community members have identified obstacles to implementing such facilities that support Living Streets, and more generally, to social connectedness and community on our streets citywide; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED; the Urban Transportation Commission recommends that Austin City Council direct staff to investigate barriers to the installation of such infrastructure in the public realm, including along lot lines and near intersections; BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the Urban Transportation Commission urges Austin City Council and Austin Transportation and Public Works to propose and pass code amendments to remove barriers to community-oriented street furniture in the public realm and allow residents to freely install social infrastructure; BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the Urban Transportation Commission recommends that Austin City …
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION Urban Transportation Commission Recommendation 20240402‐003: South Central Waterfront WHEREAS, the Austin Strategic Mobility Plan aims to quadruple the number of Austinites commuting via public transit from 4% in 2017 to 16% in 2039, and identifies increasing “the number of people living and working within a 1/2 mile of the Transit Priority Network” as a key indicator of success; WHEREAS, the South Central Waterfront District provides a unique opportunity to create a transit‐supportive neighborhood centered around the future Waterfront Station as part of the Project Connect Light Rail; WHEREAS, the existing road network proposed for the South Central Waterfront District was first proposed as in the 2016 South Central Waterfront Vision Plan, at a time when future transit connections were anticipated to be located on neighboring arterials and not in the middle of the district, and was later adopted in the ASMP Street Network Table; WHEREAS, Council Resolution No. 20220915‐090 acknowledged the shortcomings of the vision plan, noting that since its adoption in 2016, “many attributes of the District have changed, including approval of Project Connect” and directed the City Manager to develop a regulating plan to include increased development entitlement bonuses and regulations that, among other goals, “support the Project Connect transit investment the community is making and help create a connected, pedestrian‐oriented, mixed use district where thousands more Austinites can live, work, and play”; and WHEREAS, 16.6% of the Project Justification Score used by the Federal Transit Administration to evaluate Capital Investment Grant applications evaluates the land‐use, density, affordable housing, and transit‐supportive zoning within a half‐mile radius of each station; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Urban Transportation Commission (UTC) recommends that the City Council direct the City Manager to consider and initiate amendments to the ASMP Street Network Table for the South Central Waterfront District upon the publishing of the Project Connect NEPA EIS Record of Decision to ensure the street grid and levels create a transit supportive environment; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the UTC appreciates staff’s responsiveness to community concerns by increasing the FAR limit on the north side of East Riverside Drive, the UTC recommends that the City Council alter the South Central Waterfront Combining District and Density Bonus regulations to maximize access to the future Waterfront Light Rail Station by reclassifying all parcels located directly on Riverside Drive to the east of Congress Ave to Subdistrict 4 or 5. Motioned …
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION Urban Transportation Commission Recommendation 20240402‐004: Equitable Transit‐Oriented Development Overlay WHEREAS the Austin Strategic Mobility Plan aims to quadruple the number of Austinites commuting via public transit from 4% in 2017 to 16% in 2039, and identifies increasing “the number of people living and working within a 1/2 mile of the Transit Priority Network” as a key indicator of success; WHEREAS the Federal Transit Administration’s software for ridership forecasting uses the number of people who can walk from their homes or jobs to a transit stop as its major input and forecast ridership is a major factor in FTA funding decisions WHEREAS regardless of current zoning the presence of a transit stop will increase the demand for residential and commercial spaces regardless of base zoning, including those that are single family zoned, as is pointed out in RESOLUTION NO. 20230309‐016 WHEREAS COUNCIL restrictions on which current base zones may be considered for the ETOD Overlay has resulted in a relatively small area being eligible for ETOD zoning NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED the Urban Transportation Commission recommends that the City Council direct the City Manager to direct staff to consider additional base zones for the ETOD Overlay subject to the considerations and limitations that staff has already used in selecting base zones as overlay candidates but omitting the restriction to non‐single family zones, with a goal of enabling application of the ETOD Overlay to at least 50% of the land area within one‐half mile of Phase 1 Austin Light Rail alignment and Priority Extensions.
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION URBAN TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION Recommendation Number 20240402-006: Traffic Safety Around Austin-Bergstrom International Airport WHEREAS, Recommendation 2024214-008, passed by the Airport Advisory Commission, seeks improved safety measures and enhanced communication with APD, AFD, EMS, TPW and TXDOT to avoid future incidents and to manage traffic in order that the roadways in and out of the airport remain safe and operational; and WHEREAS, Fatal highway incidents on Northbound 183 (11/14/2022) and on Eastbound SH71 (11/15/2023) resulted in lane closures; and WHEREAS, Fatal vehicle-related incidents occurred on the secure airfield side on 4/20/2023 and 10/31/2023; and WHEREAS, Neighborhoods surrounding the airport are considered by the City of Austin Equity Analysis to be Most or Medium-High Vulnerable; and WHEREAS, The City of Austin Transportation and Public Works department is currently working on a intersection safety project at Burleson Road and SH 183; and WHEREAS, The City of Austin, through its Strategic Mobility Plan, is committed to ending traffic deaths as part of its Vision Zero program; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Urban Transportation Commission recommends that Department of Aviation staff coordinate with Austin Police (APD), Fire (AFD) and Emergency Medical Services (EMS); Austin Transportation Public Works (TPW) Department Vision Zero Program; and the Texas Department of Transportation (TXDOT) #EndTheStreak Program to promote pedestrian, bicycle, driver and vehicle safety in and around Austin-Bergstrom International Airport and also in order to keep at least one lane in each direction including airport entrances and exits open under most circumstances. Motioned by: Commissioner Kavelman Seconded by: Date of Approval: Record of the vote: Attest:
************************************************************************ MEMORANDUM TO: Hank Smith, Chair Zoning and Platting Commission Members FROM: Cynthia Hadri Planning Department DATE: April 2, 2024 RE: C14-2023-0155 – 2103 Oak Valley Road Updated staff recommendation regarding the new Conditional Overlays ************************************************************************ The case above has been scheduled for the April 2, 2024, Zoning and Platting Commission hearing. The new staff recommendation below, is based on the new conditional overlays that the applicant and the neighbors have agreed to. The staff recommendation is to recommend Single-Family Residence (Large Lot) – Conditional Overlay (SF-1-CO) combined district zoning. The conditional overlay will: 1) Limit the property to the following development standards: Maximum height - 30 feet or 2 stories Maximum dwelling unit(s) – two (2) 2) Prohibit the following uses: Duplex Residential
Resolution on ETOD Phase 1 Overlays Ruven Brooks Urban Transportation Commission April 2, 2024 We need more housing near transit • ASMP calls for four times as many people using transit as do today • To use transit, people have to live or work within 10 minutes walk/ride of a transit stop • Council resolutions 20230309-016 and 20240201-054 request that City of Austin staff propose bonus programs and other mechanisms for increasing the amount of housing within a half mile of Phase 1 Austin Light Rail and Priority Extensions stops (10 minute walk) Proposed ordinance creates two overlays • “ETOD Overlay combining district (ETOD) will prohibit or make conditional those land uses that are not transit-supportive” • “ETOD Density Bonus combining district (DBETOD) will create a density bonus program that: • Allows residential uses, • Modifies development regulations to increase maximum height (up to 120 feet total), and • Modifies various site development standards.” • Both overlays will be applied within a half-mile of Austin Light Rail stops, including Priority Extensions DBETOD District • Intended to be similar to the DB90 (VMU2 replacement) Combining • Property owners must request a rezoning to add DB90 • Requires a Planning Commission recommendation • Requires a Council action Constraints on transit supportive overlays • Areas around train stops have a wide variety of current zoning • Council specifically limited the new overlay to non single family zoned property (20240201-054) Upcoming City-led ETOD Implementation efforts • Comprehensive Plan (Imagine Austin) amendment to incorporate ETOD • ETOD Overlay • ETOD Overlay (Phase 1 Light Rail Transit + Priority Extensions) • ETOD Overlay (Comprehensive) • Other Transit-Supportive Code Amendments • South Central Waterfront Regulations • Downtown Parking Requirements • Density Bonus Zoning District (Vertical Mixed Use 2 Density Bonus Program Replacement) • Citywide Compatibility modifications • HOME Initiative (One-Unit Minimum Lot Size) • Updates to East Riverside Corridor Plan & Regulating Plan • NLTC and SCTC station area vision plans adoption by City Council • Phase 1 Overlay • Only very few areas available for the overlay • Might be because areas are covered by other code amendments • East Riverside Corridor and Regulating Plan • Might be because of limitation to non single family zoning Alternative: Drop the constraint limiting the bonus plan to non single family zones • Give staff flexibility to suggest modifications to the DBETOD overlay to accommodate single family homes • …
