To: From: MEMORANDUM Planning Commission Christopher Bueckert, Real Estate Services Agent, Austin Transportation and Public Works Date: March 5, 2026 Subject: F# 2024-011813 LM Alley Right-of-Way Vacation of approximately 0.2399- acre tract of land abutting 1909 Comal Street Attached is the Application Packet and Master Comment Report pertaining to the alley right-of-way vacation application for an approximately 0.2399-acre portion of land, being the unpaved/undeveloped right-of-way abutting 1909 Comal Street, as shown on C.R. Johns and Co. Subdivision (20’ alley and an alley of variable width out of Block 2, of Outlot 45, Division B of the C.R. Johns and Co. Subdivision of Outlot No’s 57, 36, 37, and 46, Division B, a Subdivision recorded in Volume 1, Page 3, Plat Records of Travis County, Texas). The proposed vacation tract will be added to the abutting parcels. The abutting properties are owned by Board of Regents of the University of Texas System. Per the transmittal letter dated April 9, 2024, received by the City of Austin, the applicant states, “How do you plan to develop the area to be vacated? Response: …will be redeveloped as Graduate Student Housing supporting the students of the University of Texas in Austin.” All affected departments and private utility franchise stakeholders have reviewed the application and recommend approval, subject to the reviewers’ conditions shown on the attached Master Comment Report. Per City Code §14-11-71 – Notice to Interested Property Owners Public notice will be sent to owners within 300’ of the area to be vacated. The director of Austin Public Works may approve the application after the 10th day that the notice is issued; and an affected property owner may submit comments regarding the proposed vacation. Public Notice was sent to appropriate parties on January 21, 2026. No objections have been received by staff as of the date of this memorandum. The applicant has requested that this item be submitted for placement on the April 14, 2026, Planning Commission agenda. Staff contact: Christopher Bueckert, Real Estate Services agent Austin Transportation and Public Works, 512-974-1780, landmanagementROW@austintexas.gov Applicant: Richard Suttle, 512-435-2100, rsuttle@abaustin.com Abutting Landowner: Board of Regents of the University of Texas System The applicant and/or property owner’s representative will be present at the meeting to answer any questions regarding future development and the vacation request. 14 2024-011813 LM - 2024-011813 LM (1909 Comal Street); District 11 of 2 Attachments: Application Packet Master Comment Report 14 2024-011813 LM …
DRAFT C20-2024-018 DDB Phase I Downtown Density Bonus Urban Design Standards These standards would apply only to projects seeking Downtown Density Bonus entitlements and are intended to implement public realm and pedestrian environment objectives that currently apply under §25-2-586. In order to participate in the proposed Downtown Density Bonus (DDB) program, projects would be required to adhere to all mandatory design standards and a minimum number of additional urban design standards from a menu of options. For Phase I of the Downtown Density Bonus update, the proposed requirements would be: - - Projects zoned –DDB400 must adhere to all mandatory standards and at least 7 out of the 14 menu standards to participate in the DDB program Projects zoned –DDB850 must adhere to all mandatory standards and least 10 out of the 14 menu standards to participate in the DDB program In future phases of the Downtown Density Bonus program update, additional combining districts may be created that have different requirements for the minimum number of urban design standards that must be met. Additionally, subdistricts may be created that provide additional urban design standards or requirements based on the unique character of specific areas (such as the Red River Cultural District). Additional design standards may be added in the future. If additional design standards are added to the menu, the minimum number of standards that must be met may be modified. The Urban Design team in Austin Planning will review site plans and determine compliance with the urban design standards. Mandatory Urban Design Standards Screening Requirements (A) Utility equipment, mechanical equipment, and solid waste collection areas, including loading docks, truck parking, outdoor storage, trash collection, trash compaction, and other service functions: a. are prohibited in the area between a building and a street; b. must not be visible from a street, adjacent property lines, or the property lines across adjacent public streets; and c. must be screened or located in a public alley. (B) This subsection applies to a site with frontage on an alley 20 feet or more wide. 15 - C20-2024-018 - Downtown Density Bonus Update Phase 1 1 of 7 DRAFT C20-2024-018 DDB Phase I a. A transformer room or utility vault must be adjacent to and accessible from the alley, unless Austin Energy determines placement is required in another location. b. A pump room, sprinkler room, or other utility or mechanical room must be adjacent to …
Downtown Density Bonus Phase 1 – Proposal Austin Planning | Planning Commission Briefing | 04/14/2026 Agenda • • • Background Existing Program & Process Proposed Changes • Urban Design Standards • Community Benefits | • Downtown Density Bonus Process • Stakeholder Engagement and Timeline 2 Background City Council Resolution Downtown Density Bonus Update Resolution No. 20240718-185 in July 2024 directed staff to update the Downtown Density Bonus (DDB) program Requested: Updates to gatekeeper requirements Integration of Rainey subdistrict Creation of new subdistricts Prioritization of accessibility and shade opportunities Simplification of the affordability program Alignment of the program with the Equitable Transit-Oriented Development (ETOD) overlay. Downtown Density Bonus – Phase 1 In response to Senate Bill 840, Council adopted Ordinance No. 20251023-063, which amended the Central Business District Zone and directed staff to update the DDB program by June 2026 for three DDB subdistricts 4 Existing Program & Process Phase 1 - Existing Height & FAR Map After the recent adoption of the Central Business District Zone amendments and updates to the DDB, the three subdistricts in Phase 1 have the following entitlements available via the DDB program: Core Subdistrict – 350ft of height and 25:1 FAR* Rainey Subdistrict – 350ft of height and 15:1 FAR* Convention Center Subdistrict – 350ft of height and 15:1 FAR* Applicants can request Council approval to exceed these entitlements *FAR limits are only applicable to commercial developments 6 Proposed Changes Phase I – Proposed Applicability Revised to remove the Red River Cultural District from Phase I To be updated and included in Phase II of the DDB Update DDB is a voluntary program Supersedes the following overlays: Capitol Dominance Overlay Equitable Transit-Oriented Development Density Bonus Waterfront Overlay 8 Phase I – Combining Districts Each combining district will have different entitlements/requirements. Phase I will create 2 combining districts: DDB400 has +400 ft DDB850 has +850 ft Additional height is additive to the property’s base zoning height limit E.g., a CBD-DDB400 site could build up to 750 ft (350 ft base height + 400 bonus ft) Sites will be rezoned into DDB400 in Phase I. Sites will be eligible to request rezoning into DDB850 through the standard rezoning process. Max height cannot be exceeded by Council …
From: North Shoal Creek Neighborhood PIan Contact Team Date: April 6,2026 To: City of Austin Housing & Planning Department Planning Commission Re: Recommendation on Plan Amendment Case #NPA-2025-0031.01 and Zoning Case # Cl4-2025-0088, located at 8701 N Mopac Expy SVRD NS The North Shoal Creek Neighborhood Plan Contact Team met in person on April 6,2026 to consider Plan Amendment Case #NPA-2025-0031.01 along with associatedZoning Case #C14- 2025-0088, as amended by applicant in a letter to .Austin Planning Department dated March th, 2026. Both r;ases are associated with the property located at 8701 N Mopac Service Road. As allowed per our bylaws, team members discussed and voted on the question of supporting or opposing the following two items: 1) To change the future land use map (FLUM) from Commerce to Mixed-Use Activity HUB/Corridor; and 2) To change the zoning from CS (General Commercial Services) to LI-PDA (Limited Indu strial District-Planned Development Area). The Contact Team's primary concern with the original application was the inclusion of residential uses for this properfy. In meetings with applicant's counsel, we raised the following issues related to residential uses: a a a a a o a a Ttre site is realistically only accessible by vehicle. There is only access into and out of the property from the northbound Mopac service road, and entry to the on-ramp to 183 is extremely risky. Concern about emergency vehicle access. There is inadequate public transportation. This site is isolated from the Norlh Shoal Creek residential core by the railroad tracks. There is no saf'e connection for pedestrians/cyclists to any of the existing neighborhoods. No contiguous access to Filkrw Elementary for student transport. Adjacent property on the north side is a cornmercial industrial facility (Ergon Asphalt and Emulsions), which is not safe for residents. The applicant's anrendrnent letter dated IVIarch 30,2026 eliminates all residential uses and limits building height to l2A ft.. in light of that update, the Contact Team voted 8 to 0 to support the amenried application to change ttre future land use nrap from Commerce to Mixed Use Activity Corridor and to change the zoning from CS to LI-PDA. The North Shoal Creek Neighborhood Plan Contact Team does not support the 95% impervious and building cover proposed in Exhibit "A" of the applicant's amendment letter and requests that the Planning Cornrriission limit impervious and ouilding cover for this property to 80% due to the proximity to Shoal Creek's …
From: North Shoal Creek Neighborhood PIan Contact Team Date: April 6,2026 To: City of Austin Housing & Planning Department Planning Commission Re: Recommendation on Plan Amendment Case #NPA-2025-0031.01 and Zoning Case # Cl4-2025-0088, located at 8701 N Mopac Expy SVRD NS The North Shoal Creek Neighborhood Plan Contact Team met in person on April 6,2026 to consider Plan Amendment Case #NPA-2025-0031.01 along with associatedZoning Case #C14- 2025-0088, as amended by applicant in a letter to .Austin Planning Department dated March th, 2026. Both r;ases are associated with the property located at 8701 N Mopac Service Road. As allowed per our bylaws, team members discussed and voted on the question of supporting or opposing the following two items: 1) To change the future land use map (FLUM) from Commerce to Mixed-Use Activity HUB/Corridor; and 2) To change the zoning from CS (General Commercial Services) to LI-PDA (Limited Indu strial District-Planned Development Area). The Contact Team's primary concern with the original application was the inclusion of residential uses for this properfy. In meetings with applicant's counsel, we raised the following issues related to residential uses: a a a a a o a a Ttre site is realistically only accessible by vehicle. There is only access into and out of the property from the northbound Mopac service road, and entry to the on-ramp to 183 is extremely risky. Concern about emergency vehicle access. There is inadequate public transportation. This site is isolated from the Norlh Shoal Creek residential core by the railroad tracks. There is no saf'e connection for pedestrians/cyclists to any of the existing neighborhoods. No contiguous access to Filkrw Elementary for student transport. Adjacent property on the north side is a cornmercial industrial facility (Ergon Asphalt and Emulsions), which is not safe for residents. The applicant's anrendrnent letter dated IVIarch 30,2026 eliminates all residential uses and limits building height to l2A ft.. in light of that update, the Contact Team voted 8 to 0 to support the amenried application to change ttre future land use nrap from Commerce to Mixed Use Activity Corridor and to change the zoning from CS to LI-PDA. The North Shoal Creek Neighborhood Plan Contact Team does not support the 95% impervious and building cover proposed in Exhibit "A" of the applicant's amendment letter and requests that the Planning Cornrriission limit impervious and ouilding cover for this property to 80% due to the proximity to Shoal Creek's …
From: To: Cc: Subject: Date: Attachments: Tomko, Jonathan Martha Newman; Megan Lasch Abby Tatkow; Beeler, Melissa; Meredith, Maureen; Chris Goodpastor; Anita Tschurr; LandUseLiaison Re: Rowen Vale entitlements, waivers, and traffic study Tuesday, April 14, 2026 10:58:15 AM image001.png Outlook-nxwdetch.png Outlook-wa3abmyq.png Per your phone call I am in receipt of the agreement I needed to postpone this case to the 4/28 Planning Commission Meeting. We will not have a discussion postponement this evening. Thank you, Jonathan Tomko, AICP Planner Principal Austin Planning, Permitting and Development Center 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Dr., Austin, TX 78752 512-974-1057 jonathan.tomko@austintexas.gov From: Tomko, Jonathan <Jonathan.Tomko@austintexas.gov> Sent: Tuesday, April 14, 2026 10:51 AM To: Martha Newman < Cc: Abby Tatkow <ATatkow@affordablehousingtexas.com>; Beeler, Melissa <Melissa.Beeler@austintexas.gov>; Meredith, Maureen <Maureen.Meredith@austintexas.gov>; Chris Goodpastor < <LandUseLiaison@austintexas.gov> Subject: Re: Rowen Vale entitlements, waivers, and traffic study >; LandUseLiaison >; Anita Tschurr < >; Megan Lasch < > Hi Martha, I wanted to clarify whether the neighborhood is now requesting a postponement to the 4/28 Planning Commission meeting or not. Please let me know, Thank you, Jonathan Tomko, AICP Planner Principal Austin Planning, Permitting and Development Center 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Dr., Austin, TX 78752 512-974-1057 jonathan.tomko@austintexas.gov 06 NPA-2026-0022.01.SH - Rowen Vale; District 91 of 1
Late Back Up for Tuesday, April 14, 2026 Planning Commission Hearing Correspondence received for Items #6 and #7, NPA-2026-0022.01.SH and C14-2026- 0010.SH _ 206 and 206 ½ E. Annie Street and 1710 Brackenridge Street From: Greg Anderson < > Sent: Monday, April 13, 2026 11:58 AM To: Woods, Alice - BC <BC-Alice.Woods@austintexas.gov>; Haney, Casey - BC <BC- Casey.Haney@austintexas.gov>; Ahmed, Imad - BC <BC-Imad.Ahmed@austintexas.gov>; Maxwell, Felicity - BC <BC-Felicity.Maxwell@austintexas.gov>; Powell, Adam - BC <BC- Adam.Powell@austintexas.gov>; bc-joshua.hiller@austintexas.gov; Ramirez, Nadia - BC <BC-Nadia.Ramirez@austintexas.gov>; Lan, Anna - BC <BC-Anna.Lan@austintexas.gov>; Skidmore, Danielle - BC <BC-Danielle.Skidmore@austintexas.gov>; Bedrosian, Brian - BC <BC-Brian.Bedrosian@austintexas.gov>; Gannon, Chris - BC <BC- Chris.Gannon@austintexas.gov>; Breton, Peter - BC <BC-Peter.Breton@austintexas.gov>; Hunter, Candace - BC <BC-Candace.Hunter@austintexas.gov>; Cohen, Jessica - BC <BC- Jessica.Cohen@austintexas.gov>; Harden, Joi <Joi.Harden@austintexas.gov>; Meredith, Maureen <Maureen.Meredith@austintexas.gov>; Beeler, Melissa <Melissa.Beeler@austintexas.gov> Subject: Support for Item 6 Rowen Vale Dear Planning Commissoiners, I’m writing in support of Item 6, NPA-2026-0022.01.SH (Rowen Vale). One of the most important aspects of this proposal is its location in a high-opportunity area with strong access to jobs, transit, education, and daily needs. These are exactly the places where more Affordable housing is needed. And candidly, these are also the places where proposals like this often draw the most resistance from well-resourced neighbors opposed to change... It’s disappointing to see the project has already reduced its number of homes in response to feedback, yet continues to face opposition. This underscores the broader challenge we face as a city. You will likely hear requests to delay, postpone, or further dilute this proposal. I hope you’ll stay the course and act on it, especially given what looks to be an already packed agenda on the 28th. I appreciate staff’s recommendation and respectfully ask for your support Page 1 of 45 06 NPA-2026-0022.01.SH - Rowen Vale; District 91 of 45 Thank you for your service and consideration, Greg Greg Anderson M: 512.426.1041 From: Anita Tschurr Sent: Tuesday, March 31, 2026 5:17 PM To: Tomko, Jonathan <Jonathan.Tomko@austintexas.gov> Cc: Meredith, Maureen <Maureen.Meredith@austintexas.gov> Subject: 206 E. Annie St. Mr. Tomko & Ms. Meredith, I am the Chair of Planning & Zoning for SRCC. I have been working with many neighbors in the Travis Heights area concerning the development of the Church at 206 E. Annie St. I first met with the developer in mid-January 2926 to discuss this development. Then again at the home of one of the neighbors in February, then again at our in person …
06 NPA-2026-0022.01.SH - Rowen Vale; District 91 of 26 Annie Street functions as a local residential street, not a corridor or collector. Zoning intensity should reflect that reality. This level of multifamily zoning introduces a scale of density that is not appropriate for this type of street and will lead to ongoing congestion and safety concerns. Additionally, the inclusion of a preschool alongside this level of density creates further risk. Preschool drop-off and pick-up times generate concentrated peak-hour traffic and queuing. Combining this with a 64-unit development on a local street will result in traffic patterns that are inconsistent with the intended function of the neighborhood and increase danger for families. The Future Land Use Map designates this property as Civic, reflecting its long-standing use as a church. Rezoning to multifamily represents a significant departure from that designation and introduces a level of intensity that is not aligned with the surrounding neighborhood or planning guidance. A more appropriate approach would allow for additional housing while maintaining compatibility with the neighborhood. I am not opposing affordable housing. I am advocating for responsible placement and zoning that aligns with Imagine Austin, the Future Land Use Map, and the Austin Strategic Mobility Plan, all of which emphasize appropriate transitions from corridors into established neighborhoods. As a homeowner, neighbor, and steward of a historic property, I ask that you carefully consider the long-term impact of this rezoning, not just in theory, but in the daily lived reality of those of us directly adjacent to this site. Thank you for your time and thoughtful consideration. Sincerely, D’Anne Hiskey CAUTION: This is an EXTERNAL email. Please use caution when clicking links or opening attachments. If you believe this to be a malicious or phishing email, please report it using the 06 NPA-2026-0022.01.SH - Rowen Vale; District 92 of 26 "Report Message" button in Outlook. For any additional questions or concerns, contact CSIRT at "cybersecurity@austintexas.gov". 06 NPA-2026-0022.01.SH - Rowen Vale; District 93 of 26 06 NPA-2026-0022.01.SH - Rowen Vale; District 94 of 26 06 NPA-2026-0022.01.SH - Rowen Vale; District 95 of 26 06 NPA-2026-0022.01.SH - Rowen Vale; District 96 of 26 06 NPA-2026-0022.01.SH - Rowen Vale; District 97 of 26 06 NPA-2026-0022.01.SH - Rowen Vale; District 98 of 26 06 NPA-2026-0022.01.SH - Rowen Vale; District 99 of 26 06 NPA-2026-0022.01.SH - Rowen Vale; District 910 of 26 06 NPA-2026-0022.01.SH - Rowen Vale; District 911 of 26 06 …
April 7, 2026 Mayor Kirk Watson, Council Members, City Manager Broadnax P. O. Box 1088 Austin, TX 78767 DELIVERED VIA EMAIL RE: NPA-2026-0022.01.SH and C14-2026-0010.SH located at 206 E. Annie Street Dear Mayor Watson and Council Members, The City of Austin spent many taxpayer dollars to produce the Greater South River City Combined (GSRCC) Neighborhood Plan in 2005, a plan that exists in ordinance today. The Austin City Council voted to adopt Ordinance 20050929-Z001 as an amendment to Chapter 5 -22 of the Austin Tomorrow Comprehensive Plan. The ordinance is signed by Mayor Will Wynn and City Attorney David Smith reflecting the work of 27 city staff who worked on the plan. Part 2 ADOPTION AND DIRECTION of the plan subsection (B) states that “the City Manager shall prepare zoning cases consistent with the land use recommendations in the Plan”. The proposal to amend the Future Land Use Map from CIVIC to MF-4 is not consistent with the Neighborhood Plan as listed in the above referenced section of the Ordinance. And for the reasons also listed below in this letter, the GSRCC Contact Team DOES NOT support this proposal to amend the FLUM from CIVIC to MF-4. Residents of Travis Heights and Sherwood Oaks spent 16 months in twice monthly meetings with City of Austin planners from 2003-05. The South River City Citizens used membership dues to mail surveys and newsletters to 6,000 households to gather feedback for the creation of the Neighborhood Plan. City staff held neighborhood and preserve walks to see neighborhood concerns, look for opportunities and talk to residents who came outside to engage. The number one Planning Priority recommendation from this use of taxpayer funds and residents’ efforts was that “New construction and remodeling should be built in proportion to surrounding homes. This includes limiting height, massing and maintaining appropriate setbacks”. The proposed development at 206 E. Annie St. does not even adhere to the first Neighborhood Plan recommendation. It proposes a five-story apartment building across an alley from single story homes built in the early 1900’s. This apartment building is not proposed on S. Congress Avenue but instead two blocks interior to the neighborhood on a neighborhood street. The proposal is on property that ostensibly is a church but, while receiving 100% exemption from all property taxes for many years, has not been used as a place of worship during recent times. Neighbors report the …
Late Back Up for Tuesday, April 14, 2026 Planning Commission Hearing Correspondence received for Items #6 and #7, NPA-2026-0022.01.SH and C14-2026- 0010.SH _ 206 and 206 ½ E. Annie Street and 1710 Brackenridge Street From: Greg Anderson < > Sent: Monday, April 13, 2026 11:58 AM To: Woods, Alice - BC <BC-Alice.Woods@austintexas.gov>; Haney, Casey - BC <BC- Casey.Haney@austintexas.gov>; Ahmed, Imad - BC <BC-Imad.Ahmed@austintexas.gov>; Maxwell, Felicity - BC <BC-Felicity.Maxwell@austintexas.gov>; Powell, Adam - BC <BC- Adam.Powell@austintexas.gov>; bc-joshua.hiller@austintexas.gov; Ramirez, Nadia - BC <BC-Nadia.Ramirez@austintexas.gov>; Lan, Anna - BC <BC-Anna.Lan@austintexas.gov>; Skidmore, Danielle - BC <BC-Danielle.Skidmore@austintexas.gov>; Bedrosian, Brian - BC <BC-Brian.Bedrosian@austintexas.gov>; Gannon, Chris - BC <BC- Chris.Gannon@austintexas.gov>; Breton, Peter - BC <BC-Peter.Breton@austintexas.gov>; Hunter, Candace - BC <BC-Candace.Hunter@austintexas.gov>; Cohen, Jessica - BC <BC- Jessica.Cohen@austintexas.gov>; Harden, Joi <Joi.Harden@austintexas.gov>; Meredith, Maureen <Maureen.Meredith@austintexas.gov>; Beeler, Melissa <Melissa.Beeler@austintexas.gov> Subject: Support for Item 6 Rowen Vale Dear Planning Commissoiners, I’m writing in support of Item 6, NPA-2026-0022.01.SH (Rowen Vale). One of the most important aspects of this proposal is its location in a high-opportunity area with strong access to jobs, transit, education, and daily needs. These are exactly the places where more Affordable housing is needed. And candidly, these are also the places where proposals like this often draw the most resistance from well-resourced neighbors opposed to change... It’s disappointing to see the project has already reduced its number of homes in response to feedback, yet continues to face opposition. This underscores the broader challenge we face as a city. You will likely hear requests to delay, postpone, or further dilute this proposal. I hope you’ll stay the course and act on it, especially given what looks to be an already packed agenda on the 28th. I appreciate staff’s recommendation and respectfully ask for your support Page 1 of 45 07 C14-2026-0010.SH - Rowen Vale; District 91 of 45 Thank you for your service and consideration, Greg Greg Anderson M: 512.426.1041 From: Anita Tschurr Sent: Tuesday, March 31, 2026 5:17 PM To: Tomko, Jonathan <Jonathan.Tomko@austintexas.gov> Cc: Meredith, Maureen <Maureen.Meredith@austintexas.gov> Subject: 206 E. Annie St. Mr. Tomko & Ms. Meredith, I am the Chair of Planning & Zoning for SRCC. I have been working with many neighbors in the Travis Heights area concerning the development of the Church at 206 E. Annie St. I first met with the developer in mid-January 2926 to discuss this development. Then again at the home of one of the neighbors in February, then again at our in person …
From: To: Cc: Subject: Date: Attachments: Tomko, Jonathan Martha Newman; Megan Lasch Abby Tatkow; Beeler, Melissa; Meredith, Maureen; Chris Goodpastor; Anita Tschurr; LandUseLiaison Re: Rowen Vale entitlements, waivers, and traffic study Tuesday, April 14, 2026 10:58:15 AM image001.png Outlook-nxwdetch.png Outlook-wa3abmyq.png Per your phone call I am in receipt of the agreement I needed to postpone this case to the 4/28 Planning Commission Meeting. We will not have a discussion postponement this evening. Thank you, Jonathan Tomko, AICP Planner Principal Austin Planning, Permitting and Development Center 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Dr., Austin, TX 78752 512-974-1057 jonathan.tomko@austintexas.gov From: Tomko, Jonathan <Jonathan.Tomko@austintexas.gov> Sent: Tuesday, April 14, 2026 10:51 AM To: Martha Newman < Cc: Abby Tatkow <ATatkow@affordablehousingtexas.com>; Beeler, Melissa <Melissa.Beeler@austintexas.gov>; Meredith, Maureen <Maureen.Meredith@austintexas.gov>; Chris Goodpastor <c <LandUseLiaison@austintexas.gov> Subject: Re: Rowen Vale entitlements, waivers, and traffic study >; LandUseLiaison >; Anita Tschurr < >; Megan Lasch < > Hi Martha, I wanted to clarify whether the neighborhood is now requesting a postponement to the 4/28 Planning Commission meeting or not. Please let me know, Thank you, Jonathan Tomko, AICP Planner Principal Austin Planning, Permitting and Development Center 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Dr., Austin, TX 78752 512-974-1057 jonathan.tomko@austintexas.gov 07 C14-2026-0010.SH - Rowen Vale; District 91 of 1
Late Back Up for Tuesday, April 14, 2026 Planning Commission Hearing Correspondence received for Items #6 and #7, NPA-2026-0022.01.SH and C14-2026- 0010.SH _ 206 and 206 ½ E. Annie Street and 1710 Brackenridge Street From: Greg Anderson < > Sent: Monday, April 13, 2026 11:58 AM To: Woods, Alice - BC <BC-Alice.Woods@austintexas.gov>; Haney, Casey - BC <BC- Casey.Haney@austintexas.gov>; Ahmed, Imad - BC <BC-Imad.Ahmed@austintexas.gov>; Maxwell, Felicity - BC <BC-Felicity.Maxwell@austintexas.gov>; Powell, Adam - BC <BC- Adam.Powell@austintexas.gov>; bc-joshua.hiller@austintexas.gov; Ramirez, Nadia - BC <BC-Nadia.Ramirez@austintexas.gov>; Lan, Anna - BC <BC-Anna.Lan@austintexas.gov>; Skidmore, Danielle - BC <BC-Danielle.Skidmore@austintexas.gov>; Bedrosian, Brian - BC <BC-Brian.Bedrosian@austintexas.gov>; Gannon, Chris - BC <BC- Chris.Gannon@austintexas.gov>; Breton, Peter - BC <BC-Peter.Breton@austintexas.gov>; Hunter, Candace - BC <BC-Candace.Hunter@austintexas.gov>; Cohen, Jessica - BC <BC- Jessica.Cohen@austintexas.gov>; Harden, Joi <Joi.Harden@austintexas.gov>; Meredith, Maureen <Maureen.Meredith@austintexas.gov>; Beeler, Melissa <Melissa.Beeler@austintexas.gov> Subject: Support for Item 6 Rowen Vale Dear Planning Commissoiners, I’m writing in support of Item 6, NPA-2026-0022.01.SH (Rowen Vale). One of the most important aspects of this proposal is its location in a high-opportunity area with strong access to jobs, transit, education, and daily needs. These are exactly the places where more Affordable housing is needed. And candidly, these are also the places where proposals like this often draw the most resistance from well-resourced neighbors opposed to change... It’s disappointing to see the project has already reduced its number of homes in response to feedback, yet continues to face opposition. This underscores the broader challenge we face as a city. You will likely hear requests to delay, postpone, or further dilute this proposal. I hope you’ll stay the course and act on it, especially given what looks to be an already packed agenda on the 28th. I appreciate staff’s recommendation and respectfully ask for your support 07 C14-2026-0010.SH - Rowen Vale; District 91 of 45 Thank you for your service and consideration, Greg Greg Anderson M: 512.426.1041 From: Anita Tschurr Sent: Tuesday, March 31, 2026 5:17 PM To: Tomko, Jonathan <Jonathan.Tomko@austintexas.gov> Cc: Meredith, Maureen <Maureen.Meredith@austintexas.gov> Subject: 206 E. Annie St. Mr. Tomko & Ms. Meredith, I am the Chair of Planning & Zoning for SRCC. I have been working with many neighbors in the Travis Heights area concerning the development of the Church at 206 E. Annie St. I first met with the developer in mid-January 2926 to discuss this development. Then again at the home of one of the neighbors in February, then again at our in person meeting for SRCC. And …
07 C14-2026-0010.SH - Rowen Vale; District 91 of 26 Annie Street functions as a local residential street, not a corridor or collector. Zoning intensity should reflect that reality. This level of multifamily zoning introduces a scale of density that is not appropriate for this type of street and will lead to ongoing congestion and safety concerns. Additionally, the inclusion of a preschool alongside this level of density creates further risk. Preschool drop-off and pick-up times generate concentrated peak-hour traffic and queuing. Combining this with a 64-unit development on a local street will result in traffic patterns that are inconsistent with the intended function of the neighborhood and increase danger for families. The Future Land Use Map designates this property as Civic, reflecting its long-standing use as a church. Rezoning to multifamily represents a significant departure from that designation and introduces a level of intensity that is not aligned with the surrounding neighborhood or planning guidance. A more appropriate approach would allow for additional housing while maintaining compatibility with the neighborhood. I am not opposing affordable housing. I am advocating for responsible placement and zoning that aligns with Imagine Austin, the Future Land Use Map, and the Austin Strategic Mobility Plan, all of which emphasize appropriate transitions from corridors into established neighborhoods. As a homeowner, neighbor, and steward of a historic property, I ask that you carefully consider the long-term impact of this rezoning, not just in theory, but in the daily lived reality of those of us directly adjacent to this site. Thank you for your time and thoughtful consideration. Sincerely, D’Anne Hiskey CAUTION: This is an EXTERNAL email. Please use caution when clicking links or opening attachments. If you believe this to be a malicious or phishing email, please report it using the 07 C14-2026-0010.SH - Rowen Vale; District 92 of 26 "Report Message" button in Outlook. For any additional questions or concerns, contact CSIRT at "cybersecurity@austintexas.gov". 07 C14-2026-0010.SH - Rowen Vale; District 93 of 26 07 C14-2026-0010.SH - Rowen Vale; District 94 of 26 07 C14-2026-0010.SH - Rowen Vale; District 95 of 26 07 C14-2026-0010.SH - Rowen Vale; District 96 of 26 07 C14-2026-0010.SH - Rowen Vale; District 97 of 26 07 C14-2026-0010.SH - Rowen Vale; District 98 of 26 07 C14-2026-0010.SH - Rowen Vale; District 99 of 26 07 C14-2026-0010.SH - Rowen Vale; District 910 of 26 07 C14-2026-0010.SH - Rowen Vale; District 911 of 26 07 …
GOVALLE/JOHNSTON TERRACE NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN CONTACT TEAM “Strength Through Unity” To: Austin City Council and Planning Commission From: Govalle/Johnston Terrace Neighborhood Plan Contact Team Re: 755 Springdale Rd. (755 Springdale, LP Owner) 755 Springdale Rd., Austin, TX 78702 Proposed zoning change from CS-MU-CO-NP to CS-MU-CO-NP (change a condition of zoning) Case #C14-2026-0004 Dear Council and Planning Commissioners, Please accept this letter on behalf of the Govalle/Johnston Terrace Neighborhood Plan Contact Team as an expression of: Support for the proposed changes to the zoning conditions at 755 Springdale Rd, Austin, Tx 78702: ● Removing the 20 unit per acre conditional overlay to allowing site area cap set forth in the code for MU. ● Conditional overlay adjustments to allow for residential use instead of office use. ● Adjustments to the allowable uses as collaboratively determined by the owner and neighbors. ○ Off-Site Accessory Parking ○ Community Recreation (Private) ○ Community Recreation (Public) ○ Consumer Convenience Services And with the following conditions: ● Commitment to the quick development of the site. ● 5% of rental units above the 1st 97 units allowed under the current conditional overlay designated as affordable at 60% MFI, or 5% of ownership units above the 1st 97 units allowed under the current conditional overlay designated as affordable at 80% MFI. ● Neighborhood Association and owners will work together to advocate for intersection safety improvements at Springdale Road and Lyons. Please feel free to contact me with any questions or comments you might have regarding this case. Thank you, Candace Fox, Chair Govalle/Johnston Terrace Neighborhood Plan Contact Team 09 C14-2026-0004 - Springdale Farm Follow-Up; District 31 of 1
From: To: Cc: Subject: Date: Attachments: Abigail Ventress LandUseLiaison Contreras, Kalan; Historic Preservation Office; Blayre Pena; Ben Dworin Re: 4/14/26 Planning Commission Meeting - 907 E 12th St - Request to Postpone Friday, April 10, 2026 5:04:56 PM Outlook-wcezza0b Outlook-frdt5x1m.png External Email - Exercise Caution Good afternoon, On behalf of the property owner, we are respectfully submitting another request to postpone the Planning Commission's hearing on the above-mentioned property. The property owner is in the process of trying to arrange for the sale of the property to a neighbor who has expressed interest in purchasing it. If we are able to obtain an LOI before next week's meeting, we will provide it to support this request. Please let me know if this request is granted or if the property will still be discussed at the next meeting. Sincerely, Abigail Abigail Ventress Associate Attorney VBPena Law, PLLC 406 N. Lee Street, Suite 103 Round Rock, Texas 78664 Telephone: (512)642-8585 Email: www.VBPenaLaw.com 12 C14H-2026-0013 - Nitschke-Versea-Goins House; District 11 of 2 CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: This e-mail transmission (and/or the attachments accompanying it) may contain confidential information belonging to the sender which is protected by the attorney- client privilege. The information is intended only for the use of the intended recipient. If you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any disclosure, copying, distribution or the taking of any action in reliance on the contents of this information is strictly prohibited. Any unauthorized interception of this transmission is illegal. If you have received this transmission in error, please promptly notify the sender by reply e-mail, and then destroy all copies of the transmission. CAUTION: This is an EXTERNAL email. Please use caution when clicking links or opening attachments. If you believe this to be a malicious or phishing email, please report it using the "Report Message" button in Outlook. For any additional questions or concerns, contact CSIRT at "cybersecurity@austintexas.gov". 12 C14H-2026-0013 - Nitschke-Versea-Goins House; District 12 of 2
REGULAR MEETING OF THE CONSTRUCTION ADVISORY COMMITTEE TUESDAY, APRIL 14, 2026, AT 10:00 A.M. ONE TEXAS CENTER, CONGRESS CONFERENCE ROOM 505 BARTON SPRINGS ROAD, 3RD FLOOR AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the Construction Advisory Committee may be participating by videoconference. If televised, the meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely, contact Vanessa Ibanez, 512-974-1058, vanessa.ibanez@austintexas.gov. CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Clint Chapman, Chair Cameron Dodd Bianca Medina-Leal Ryan Pollock Calvin Williams AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Riley Drake, Vice Chair Abigail Leighton Christian Patrik Noah Shaffer The first five speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Construction Advisory Committee Regular Meeting on March 10, 2026. STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. Staff briefing on Austin Capital Delivery Services updates regarding active projects, monthly CIP spend, projects awarded and upcoming bid opportunities. Presentation by Jessica Salinas, Division Manager, Austin Capital Delivery Services. DISCUSSION ITEMS 3. 4. 5. Discussion of outstanding questions related to the “Small Business Strong” initiative presented by Austin Small and Minority Business Resources during the March 10, 2026, Construction Advisory Committee meeting. Presentation by Austin Financial Services regarding Prevailing Wage Performance. Presentation by Samuel Hernandez. Presentation by Austin Financial Services regarding Wage Theft Ordinance. Presentation by Sean Forkner. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 6. Conduct officer elections for the Chair and Vice Chair. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. For assistance, please contact the Liaison or TTY users’ route through 711. A person may request language access accommodations no later than 48 hours before the scheduled meeting. Please call or email Vanessa Ibanez or vanessa.ibanez@austintexas.gov to request service or for additional information. Austin Capital Delivery Services Department, 512-974-1058 at at For more information on the Construction Advisory Committee, please contact Vanessa Ibanez at 512-974-1058 or vanessa.ibanez@austintexas.gov.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION (CDC) MEETING April 14, 2026 – 6:30 PM AUSTIN CITY HALL, BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS - ROOM 1101 301 W 2ND STREET, 78701 AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the CDC may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely, contact Miguel Lopez, (512) 975-1575, Miguel.lopez@austintexas.gov. CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Noe Elias, Chair, Montopolis Nyeka Arnold, North Austin Tisha-Vonique Hood, Public Sector Raul E. Longoria, South Austin Cassandra Medrano, South Austin Tiffany Moore, Public Sector Ebonie Oliver, Colony Park Jenny E. Achilles, Vice Chair, Private Sector Taniquewa S. Brewster, Rosewood-Zaragosa Cynthia Jaso, Dove Springs Sonia Martinez, East Austin Valerie Menard, St. John’s Jo Anne Ortiz, Public Sector Lyric E. Wardlow, Public Sector 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 CDC Regular meeting on March 10, 2026. STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. Staff briefing regarding Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) activities and outcomes. Presentation by Angel Zambrano, Program Manager III, Austin Public Health. DISCUSSION ITEMS 3. Presentation on the Public Hearing on Needs Assessment for Annual Action Plan. Presentation by Veronica Samo, Public Information and Marketing Program Manager, and Julie Smith, Community Engagement Specialist, Austin Housing. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 4. 5. 6. 7. Discussion and possible action on the Neighborhood Services Unit’s mission statement. Presentation by Angel Zambrano, Program Manager III, Austin Public Health. Discussion and possible action concerning the Acquisition of Montopolis/Fairway property by the city of Austin for the future construction of deeply affordable housing. Presentation by Susana Almanza, Executive Director, People Organized in Defense of Earth and its Resources (PODER). Discussion and possible action concerning CDC recommendations for City of Austin Rental Assistance program. Discussion led by Chair Noe Elias and Vice Chair Nyeka Arnold. Discussion and possible action concerning the creation of an Infrastructure Working Group. This working group will focus on access to, and …
Community Services Block Grant 2026 Contract Programmatic/Financial Report April 14, 2026 The Community Services Block Grant funds the delivery of services to low-income Texas residents in all 254 counties. These funds support a variety of direct services in addition to helping maintain the core administrative elements of community action agencies. For the City of Austin, the grant provides funding for the delivery of basic needs, case management, preventive health and employment support services through the City’s seven (7) Neighborhood Centers. Mission: The Neighborhood Services Unit improves the lives and health of people experiencing poverty by providing public health and social services and connecting residents of Austin and Travis County to community resources. ◼ Basic Needs (food, clothing, information and referral, notary services, transportation, car safety education and car seats, tax preparation, fans, Thanksgiving food baskets and other seasonal activities); ◼ Preventive Health (screenings for blood pressure, blood sugar including a1C, and cholesterol; pregnancy testing; health promotion presentations, coordination and participation in health fairs, immunizations, coordination of wellness activities, linkages to medical home providers and diabetes case management); ◼ Case Management (individual/family support counseling, advocacy, self-sufficiency case management, crisis intervention, linkages with employers, educational opportunities and training, and working with individuals on quality-of-life issues); ◼ Employment Support (intake, assessment and goal setting, job readiness training, job placement assistance, and job retention services) Expenditures Categories 2026 Contract Budget Cumulative Expenditures as of 2/28/26 % of Total Personnel Fringe Benefits Other Total $131,194.64 $78,326.71 $382,620 $209,521.35 55% 1 Transition Out of Poverty Goal Goal Achieved TOP Individuals who transitioned out of poverty 41 11 Success Rate% 27% Austin Public Health Report on PY26 Community Action Plan MISSION: To prevent disease, promote health, and protect the well-being of our community. TOP 5 NEEDS: Housing; Basic Needs; Employment; Health; Income Report Date: February FNPI Outcome Description Target #Enrolled #Achieved Success Rate % 4 4E 5 5B 5D SRV 4C 4I 5A 5JJ 7A 7B 7D 7N Housing Households who avoided eviction Health and Social/Behavioral Development Individuals who demonstrated improved physical health and well being Individuals who improved skills related to the adult role of parents/caregivers Service Description Rent Payments Utility Payments Immunizations (Flu) Food Distribution Case Management Eligibility Determinations Transportation Emergency Clothing 3A.1 Total number of volunteer hours donated to the Agency Programmatic/Administrative Updates 700 53 53 8% #Enrolled #Achieved Success Rate % 20 50 10 7 70% Number Served 53 A Year Ago 16 …
• The Montopolis-Fairway Mixed Use Zoning & FLUM Case is a clear example of Environmental Racism. Montopolis is a predominantly low- income community with a majority of people of color. • Montopolis families are being squeezed out by luxury & unaffordable apartments. Thes new Apartments do not serve families. The majority of over 3,744 apartment units are 1- or 2- bedroom units. The Montopolis-Fairway Mix Use Case is currently zoned SF-3-GR- NP. The Montopolis-Fairway Mix Use case is a developers speculation case and here is the evidence: • On February 21, 2024 it was presentd as CS-MU-V-NP. • On May 17th, 2024, it was then presented as CS-DB90-NP • On September 19, 2025 is was presented as GR-V-NP • On January 22, 2026 is presented as GR-V-DB90-NP • We know where fundamental change is most urgently needed. Montopolis already has the highest concentration of multifamily, commercial and industrial zoning of any planning area in the city. Our green spaces, like our single-family zoning, are precious and limited. Help us to protect our families and our community by opposing clearly incompatible and unwelcome development. Montopolis has Currently has Over 3,744 apartment units. More units will be built in the near future. Montopolis Single family homes are being destroyed. We need to preserve our single family housing
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION DRAFT MEETING MINUTES MARCH 10th, 2026 The COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION convened in a REGULAR MEETING on MARCH 10th, 2026, at CITY HALL, BOARDS AND COMMISSION ROOM, in Austin, Texas. Some members of the commission participated by video conference. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance: Jose Noe Elias (Chair) Cynthia Jaso Jenny Achilles Lyric Wardlow Tiffany Moore Raul Longoria Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Cassandra Medrano Ebonie Oliver JoAnne Ortiz Sonia Martinez Nyeka Arnold Taniquewa Brewster Valerie Menard Tisha-Vonique Hood Board Members/Commissioners Absent: Staff Members in Attendance: Angel Zambrano Lorena Lopez Chavarin (Remotely) Miguel Lopez Nefertitti Jackmon CALL TO ORDER Chair Elias called the meeting to order at 6:31 PM, with 8 members present. Commissioner Longoria, Arnold and Medrano joined the dais at 6:37 PM, bringing the total to 11 members present. Commissioners Menard, Tisha, and Brewster joined the dais at 6:42 PM, bringing the total 14 Commissioners present. 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. Susana Almanza from PODER spoke regarding the Equity Overlay. Zenobia Joseph spoke regarding bus shelters and infrastructure on Mopac. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the CDC Regular meeting on February 10th, 2026. On Commissioner Longoria's motion, Commissioner Lyric seconded, and February 10th, 2026, the minutes were approved on a 12-0-1 vote. STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. Staff briefing regarding Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) activities and outcomes. Presentation by Angel Zambrano, Program Manager III, Austin Public Health. Angel Zambrano presented on the Community Services Block Grant. 3. Staff briefing regarding Austin Housing activities and outcomes will be included in Item 5 “Update on the Austin Housing Community Initiated Solutions (CIS) and Anti-Displacement Community Acquisition Program (ADCAP) programs”. Presentation by Nefertitti Jackmon, Community Displacement Prevention Officer, Austin Housing. Nefertitti Jackmon presented. DISCUSSION ITEMS 4. Update on the CDC Annual Retreat. Discussion led by Miguel Lopez, Planner I, Austin Housing. 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 by calling 512-974-1606 at least 2 days prior to the meeting date. TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more …
My Community Needs The Annual Action Plan decides how to distribute approximately $14 million in grant funding from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The programs from this grant fund affordable housing, job creation, and public service needs for low- and moderate-income families, persons with disabilities, and seniors. Tuesday, April 14th at Community Development Commission nd Austin City Hall (301 W. 2 Street) Thursday, April 23rd at Austin City Council Austin City Hall (301 W. 2 Street) nd Learn more at SpeakUpAustin.org/MyCommunityNeeds Share your community needs by attending a Public Hearing and/or filling out the Needs Assessment Survey that informs the Action Plan. (512) 974-3100 | Housing@AustinTexas.govAustinTexas.gov/Housing | SpeakUpAustin.org/HousingHub El Plan de Acción Anual decide cómo distribuir aproximadamente $14 millones en subvenciones de Servicios de Vivienda de Austin y Desarrollo Urbano de los Estados Unidos (HUD). Los programas de esta subvención financian viviendas asequibles, la creación de empleo y las necesidades de servicios públicos para familias de ingresos bajos y moderados, personas con discapacidad y personas mayores. Mis necesidades comunitarias Martes 14 de abril en la Comisión de Desarrollo Comunitario Ayuntamiento de Austin (301 W. 2nd Street) Jueves 23 de abril en el Ayuntamiento de Austin Ayuntamiento de Austin (301 W. 2nd Street) Obtenga más información en SpeakUpAustin.org/MyCommunityNeeds_esp Comparta las necesidades de su comunidad asistiendo a una Audiencia Pública y/o completando la Encuesta de Evaluación de Necesidades que informa el Plan de Acción. (512) 974-3100 | Housing@AustinTexas.govAustinTexas.gov/Housing | SpeakUpAustin.org/HousingHub
RECOMMENDATION TO COUNCIL Community Development Commission WHEREAS, The Austin Community Development Commission is tasked with reviewing programs designed to serve the poor and the community at large, and providing recommendations to the Austin City Council; WHEREAS, the Community Development Commission has discussed the need for deeply affordable housing with the Austin Housing Department, the Austin Planning Department, additional city departments, and community organizations, that coordinate with community development programs; and WHEREAS, one of those community organizations, People Organized in Defense of Earth and her Resources (PODER), has brought forward a recommendation to city council to purchase the property at Montopolis and Fairway to secure the property for future low-income single-family housing; and WHEREAS, In 2001 the Austin City Council adopted the Montopolis Neighborhood Plan, which called for sustaining its single-family zoning in the heart of Montopolis; and WHEREAS, the 2018 report, “Uprooted: Residential Displacement in Austin’s Gentrifying Neighborhood and What Can be Done About It,” commissioned by the Austin City Council and completed by University of Texas experts recommended that the city make strategic, anti- displacement investments in Montopolis to protect it from further gentrification; and WHEREAS, for years, the Montopolis Neighborhood Plan Contact Team, along with other supporters, have been fighting to sustain its single-family zoning; and WHEREAS, Montopolis already has the highest concentration of multifamily, commercial, and industrial zoning of any planning area in the city; and WHEREAS, The 1.9 acres, known as the Montopolis-Fairway Zoning case, is currently zoned for single-family housing and includes properties at 6202, 6204 Caddie Street; 6205, 6211, 6215 Fairway Street; 1600, 1604, 1606, 1608, 1612, and 1614 Montopolis; and WHEREAS, while the zoning request from the developer to change the zoning from Single- Family (SF-3-NP) and Community Commercial (GR-NP) to Community Commercial Vertical mixed use (GR-V-NP) was denied, the property remains vulnerable to future gentrifying developments; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Community Development Commission recommends that the city of Austin purchase the property included in the Montopolis-Fairway zoning case to be used to build low-income single-family housing and protect the neighborhood from future gentrification.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION Support for allocating $10 million for rental assistance Date: April XX, 2026 Subject: Rental Assistance Recommendations Motioned By: Commissioner Seconded By: Commissioner Recommendation Description of Recommendation to Council ● Allocate $10 million in funding to restart the rental assistance program and to provide emergency rental assistance. Rationale As Austin celebrates the recent decrease in rents driven by an increase in housing supply, the reality is that our community is also experiencing record numbers of evictions and a growing number of neighbors facing homelessness. The increase in housing supply has contributed to declining rents at the higher end of the market, but it has not meaningfully improved affordability for those struggling on the lower end of the income spectrum, especially because the increased density has led to the demolition of naturally occurring affordable housing. Austin must continue to address housing supply, but we must also ensure that our policies support those most at risk of displacement. Protecting our most vulnerable residents is essential to maintaining the inclusive and resilient community we strive to be. As lower-wage workers—those who keep our city functioning every day—struggle to remain in Austin, the Housing Department has made the decision to end its rental assistance program. This program has been a critical lifeline. According to Dr. Murillo of El Buen Samaritano, it was already reaching only about 20% of those in need—families on the brink of eviction. Ending the program now, when the need is clearly far greater than the resources available, will only exacerbate housing instability across our community. For many families, rental assistance is the difference between stability and eviction, between remaining housed and falling into homelessness. Commendation Whereas, data shows that higher income, luxury developments dominate the housing built in Austin over the past several years, and Whereas, although Austin is leading the nation in affordable unit development, we are only building housing at 60% MFI and above, and Whereas, Austin is falling behind in the development of housing that is affordable for our lowest-income neighbors, particularly those living at or below 30% of the Area Median Income (AMI), and Whereas, nearly half of all renters struggling to pay rent and Austin is seeing more than 14,000 evictions in the last 12 months, and Whereas, the Austin Community Development Commission has heard countless stories from residents highlighting the urgent need for rental assistance and the importance of expanding, not …
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES APRIL 14th, 2026 The COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION convened in a REGULAR MEETING on APRIL 14th, 2026, at CITY HALL, BOARDS AND COMMISSION ROOM, in Austin, Texas. Some members of the commission participated by video conference. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance: Jose Noe Elias (Chair) Cynthia Jaso Jenny Achilles Lyric Wardlow Tiffany Moore Raul Longoria Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Nyeka Arnold (Vice Chair) Cassandra Medrano Ebonie Oliver JoAnne Ortiz Sonia Martinez Taniquewa Brewster Valerie Menard Board Members/Commissioners Absent: Tisha-Vonique Hood Staff Members in Attendance: Angel Zambrano Lorena Lopez Chavarin (Remotely) Miguel Lopez Nefertitti Jackmon CALL TO ORDER Chair Elias called the meeting to order at 6:41 PM 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. Susana Almanza provided public comment. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the CDC Regular meeting on March 10th, 2026. Postponement for the next meeting. STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. Staff briefing regarding Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) activities and outcomes. Presentation by Angel Zambrano, Program Manager III, Austin Public Health. The presentation was made by Angel Zambrano, Program Manager III, Austin Public Health. DISCUSSION ITEMS 3. Presentation on the Public Hearing on Needs Assessment for Annual Action Plan. Presentation by Veronica Samo, Public Information and Marketing Program Manager, and Julie Smith, Community Engagement Specialist, Austin Housing. The presentation was made by Miguel Lopez, Planner I, Austin Housing. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS Discussion and possible action on the Neighborhood Services Unit’s mission statement. 4. Presentation by Angel Zambrano, Program Manager III, Austin Public Health. 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 by calling 512-974-1606 at least 2 days prior to the meeting date. TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Community Development Commission, please contact Edward Blake at 512-974-3108. CDC Commissioners may contact CTM for email/technology assistance: 512-974-4357. The following amendment was made by Vice Chair Arnold and seconded by Commissioner Jaso. The amendment was to revise the section to state: “The Neighborhood Services Unit aims to improve the lives and …
REGULAR CALLED MEETING OF THE AUSTIN INTEGRATED WATER RESOURCE PLANNING COMMUNITY TASK FORCE TUESDAY, April 14, 2026, AT 12 P.M. WALLER CREEK CENTER, ROOM 104 625 EAST 10TH STREET AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the Austin Integrated Water Resource Planning Community (Water Forward) Task Force may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by remotely, contact Emily Rafferty, Emily.rafferty@austintexas.gov. telephone. To to speak register CURRENT TASK FORCE MEMBERS: Jennifer Walker, Chair Robert Mace, Vice Chair Paul DiFiore Hani Michel Madelline Mathis Todd Bartee Perry Lorenz Sarah Faust Leah Martinsson AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Austin Integrated Water Resource Planning Community Task Force Regular Called meeting on December 9, 2025. STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. 3. 4. Staff briefing regarding Lower Colorado River and Highland Lakes water supply conditions. Presentation by Emily Rafferty, Program Manager, Austin Water. Staff briefing regarding CY25 Q4 Water Management Strategy (WMS) Implementation Report. Presentation by Kevin Kluge, Water Conservation Division Manager, Austin Water. Staff briefing regarding Aquifer Storage and Recovery and Brackish Groundwater Desalination Field Testing and Community Engagement plan. Presentation by Marisa Flores Gonzalez, Water Resources Team Supervisor, and Emlea Chanslor, Chief of Staff, Austin Water. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. For assistance, please contact the Liaison or TTY users’ route through 711. A person may request language access accommodations no later than 48 hours before the scheduled meeting. Please call or email Emily Rafferty at Austin Water Department, at 512-972-0427 or Emily.rafferty@austintexas.gov, to request service or for additional information. For more information on the Austin Integrated Water Resource Planning Community Task Force, please contact Emily Rafferty at 512-972-0427 or Emily.rafferty@austintexas.gov.
Update on Lower Colorado River and Highland Lakes water supply conditions Austin Water | Water Forward Task Force Meeting | April 14, 2026 Highland Lakes Inflows 2 Lakes Buchanan & Travis Combined Storage 3 U.S. Drought Monitor 4 NOAA 3-month Outlook: May – July The seasonal outlooks combine long-term trends, soil moisture, and El Nino/Southern Oscillation. 5 NOAA El Niño/Southern Oscillation Forecast ENSO-neutral conditions are present and are favored through April-June 2026 (80% chance). In May-July 2026, El Niño is likely to emerge (61% chance) and persist through at least the end of 2026. 6 Lakes Buchanan & Travis Combined Storage Projections 7 Questions? 8
Aquifer Storage and Recovery and Brackish Groundwater Field Testing and Community Engagement Austin Water | 4/14/2026 Agenda Aquifer Storage and Recovery (ASR) & Brackish Groundwater Desalination Field Testing Current Status Contracting Pathways Preliminary Activities Overview Field Testing and Drilling Overview 2026 Community Engagement Strategy Next Steps 2 ASR and Brackish Current Status Early Site Planning AW is considering several City-owned properties in eastern Travis County for potential test well sites AW is working closely with other City departments to collaborate on plans for City- owned land 3 Contracting Pathway: Two-Scope Approach Scope 1 – Preliminary Activities Covers early desktop study updates, environmental and cultural analyses, and permitting activities Does not include test well drilling Will use existing allocated funds Can be approved administratively by City staff Scope 2 – Field Testing & Drilling Covers test well drilling, sample collection, laboratory testing, and brackish evaluation Will require City Council action, anticipated in May, to authorize additional funding for expanded scope 4 Preliminary Activities Overview Analysis of Project Locations in Travis County A more detailed hydrogeological desktop study of potential project locations in Travis County Environmental Desktop Study Will identify environmental constraints and outline permitting needs at potential well sites Test-Well Site Selection Timeline Using results from the hydrogeological and environmental analyses, we will advance toward selecting specific test well locations Current draft schedule: complete test well site selection by Fall 2026 Ongoing Interdepartmental Coordination Coordination with City departments will continue throughout Phase 1B kickoff and test well site selection 5 Field Testing and Drilling Overview Field testing will include: Exploratory test wells drilled at two potential locations (Trinity-Hosston aquifer formations) Pump tests, geophysical logging, water quality analysis, and geochemical compatibility studies Coordination with environmental, permitting, and cultural resource requirements Test wells converted into long-term monitoring installations Preliminary Timeline Fall 2026: Test well design, environmental, and permitting tasks Spring 2027: Test well drilling, sample collection, and laboratory analysis Spring 2028: Complete Phase 1B plan report, start Phase 2 ASR pilot well design, and prepare for TCEQ ASR pilot authorization 6 Community Engagement Purpose Raise Awareness: Help secure Austin’s water future and raise awareness about AW water supply projects, including Aquifer Storage and Recovery (ASR) and …
Water Forward 2024 Implementation Working Group Meeting Draft Notes March 10, 2026 Teams Meeting, 12:00 pm Attendees: Paul DiFiore, WFTF Perry Lorenz, WFTF Marisa Flores Gonzalez, Austin Water Daniel Cavazos, Austin Water Jennifer Walker, WFTF Katherine Jashinski, Austin Water Emily Rafferty, Austin Water Water Forward 2024 Water Conservation Strategies Update Daniel Cavazos provided an update on the following water conservation activities: - 1,600 new residential automatic irrigation systems have been inspected since October of 2024. - Over 30 million gallons were saved through participation in rebate programs in 2025. - A position was added to focus on addressing water loss. Task Force Member Paul DiFiore asked about the structure of rebate programs, and the amount that is spent on rebate programs. Daniel Cavasos explained the key differences between the structure of residential vs commercial rebates and is planning on following up about the cost that goes into rebate programs. Water Forward 2024 Water Reuse Update Katherine Jashinski provided an update on water reuse activities highlighted in the Q4 Water Management Strategy Implementation Report. Katherine shared that a construction contract for the West Riverside Reclaimed water main project was advertised. AW held a webinar for their newly published Onsite Water Reuse System Operator Training Manual and certificate program. The training manual is free and available to the public for anyone who wants to study it and pursue the certificate. Task Force Member Paul DiFiore asked about the rate structure for reclaimed water. Katherine Jashinski shared that there are a few groups of rates. There was a new Onsite Water Reuse project that came through at the end of Q4. There were no new incentives issued in Q4 but there are some new reclaimed water projects that will be eligible to submit applications for incentives. Two new reclaimed ready projects were approved for fee in lieu in Q4. Task Force Member Paul DiFiore asked about the fee in lieu process and Katherine shared that it means the developer paid a cost in lieu of installing their own onsite water reuse system and their plumbing is set up to connect to the centralized reclaimed system if the system reaches them in the future. Katherine also shared that the fee in lieu option only applies to multifamily units who are eligible. A new large scale wastewater mining project is set to start commercial operation soon. The first affordable and multifamily unit to use reclaimed …
Water Management Strategy Implementation REPORT Fourth Quarter 2025, October - December February 2026 Contents Fourth Quarter Summary Water Conservation Updates Water Loss Reduction Updates Reclaimed Water and Onsite Reuse Updates Conservation Outreach Updates Water Supply Project Updates Water Use and GPCD Notes Regarding Data 2 Fourth Quarter Summary The Water Management Strategy Implementation Report is intended to provide transparency and accountability regarding the execution of strategies from the 2024 Water Conservation Plan and the 2024 Water Forward Plan. The plans include proactive and substantial demand management strategies and innovative local supply strategies, but the hard work necessary to complete the strategies and meet the goals are illustrated in the implementation reports. While the combined water storage in Lakes Buchanan and Travis stayed about 80 percent full throughout the fourth quarter of 2025, Central Texas entered moderate and severe levels of hydrologic drought and remained throughout the quarter. These dry conditions resulted in summer-like water use levels in October before lessening in November. 3 Water Conservation Updates Annual WaterWise Irrigation Program seminar was held on November 6, 2025. Over 130 irrigators and landscapers attended the seminar to learn about landscaping and irrigation. Irrigation inspection anniversary – since October 2024, 1,600 new residential automatic irrigation systems have been inspected to meet State and Austin regulations, providing more efficient and effective landscape irrigation. In 2025, customers saved over 30 million gallons from rebate programs, the highest in 5 years. 4 Water Conservation Metrics Residential Rebate Programs Approved Rebates 50 45 40 35 30 25 20 15 10 5 0 Drought Survival Tools Irrigation Upgrades Rainwater Harvesting Rebates WaterWise Landscape WaterWise Rainscape Other Residential Programs Q4 2024-Q3 2025 Q4 2025 5 Water Conservation Metrics Commercial Rebate Programs Approved Rebates 5 4 3 2 1 0 4 4 3 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 Bucks for Business Other Commercial Programs Q4 2024-Q3 2025 Q4 2025 6 Water Conservation Metrics Compliance Assessments Number of Compliant Commercial Facilities 86% 3,500 3,000 2,500 2,000 1,500 1,000 500 0 Number of Compliant Commercial Facilities 85% 96% 350 300 250 200 150 100 50 0 Landscape Irrigation Assessment Cooling Tower Assessment Vehicle Wash Assessment Q4 2024-Q3 2025 Q4 2025 Q4 2024-Q3 2025 Q4 2025 7 Water Conservation Strategy Milestones (Water Conservation Plan, p. 35-36, Water Forward Plan, p. 34, 36) 2025 Milestones Commercial Incentives Progress Pilot an …
SPECIAL CALLED MEETING OF THE AFRICAN AMERICAN RESOURCE ADVISORY COMMISSION TUESDAY, APRIL 14, 2026, AT 5:30 PM AFRICAN AMERICAN CULTURAL AND HERITAGE FACILITY 912 E 11th STREET AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the African American Resource Advisory Commission may be participating by videoconference. Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely, contact Nekaybaw Watson, 512-974-2562, nekaybaw.watson@austintexas.gov. CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Alexandria Anderson, Chair Roger Davis Dr. Chiquita Eugene Kyron Hayes Antony Jackson Kenneth Loyde Mueni Rudd Emmy Weisberg AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Justin Parsons, Vice Chair Sophia Dozier Joi Harden Daryl Horton Nelson Linder Antonio Ross Greg Smith The first ten speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the African American Resource Advisory Commission regular meeting on April 7, 2026. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 2. Approve a Recommendation to Council regarding the support and funding of American Gateways in the FY 2026- 2027 Budget 3. Approve a Recommendation to Council regarding the support and funding of the Career, Research, Learning and Development Institute (CARLDI) in the FY 2026-2027 budget. 4. Approve a Recommendation to Council regarding the funding for social services in the FY 2026- 2027 Budget. 5. Approve a Recommendation to Council regarding the support and funding for Mama Sana Vibrant Woman in the FY 2026-2027 Budget. 6. Approve a Recommendation to Council regarding the support and funding of an Austin Multicultural STEM Symposium in the FY 2026-2027 Budget. 7. Approve a Recommendation to Council regarding the support and funding for Voting Accessibility in the FY 2026-2027 Budget. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. For assistance, please contact the Liaison or TTY users’ route through 711. A person may request language access accommodations no later than 48 hours before the scheduled meeting. Please call or email Nekaybaw Watson at Austin City Clerk’s Office Department, …
AFRICAN AMERICAN RESOURCE ADVISORY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES TUESDAY, APRIL 7, 2026 The African American Resource Advisory Commission convened in a regular meeting on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, at the Permitting and Development Center Room 1401. Chair Horton called the African American Resource Advisory Commission Meeting to order at 5:37 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Daryl Horton, Chair Dr. Chiquita Eugene, Vice Chair Alexandria Anderson Roger Davis Sophia Dozier Nelson Linder Justin Parsons Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Kyron Hayes Mueni Rudd Greg Smith Commissioners Absent: Joi Harden Antony Jackson Kenneth Loyde Antonio Ross Emmy Goss-Weisberg PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None. 1 APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the African American Resource Advisory Commission regular meeting on February 3, 2026. The minutes from the meeting of February 3, 2026, were approved on Commissioner Parsons’ motion, Commissioner Davis’ second on a 9-0 vote. Commissioner Smith was off dais. Commissioners Harden, Jackson, Loyde, Ross and Weisberg were absent. STAFF BRIEFING 2. Staff Briefing on Social Service Contract funding to inform the Commission’s prioritization efforts. Briefing by Kerri Lang, Director, and Daniel Culotta, Assistant Director, Office of Budget & Organizational Excellence. Presentation given by Kerri Lang, Director, Office of Budget and Organizational Excellence. DISCUSSION ITEMS 3. 4. 5. 6. Presentation from the Office of the County Clerk regarding election demographics information for primary elections in Austin. Presentation by Dyana Limon-Mercado, Travis County Clerk, Office of the County Clerk. Presentation given by Dyana Limon-Mercado, Travis County Clerk, Office of the City Clerk and John Lawler, Chief Deputy of Elections, Office of the County Clerk, and Victoria Hinojosa, Director of Electoral Affairs, Office of the County Clerk. Discussion regarding FY 26/27 recommendations. Discussed. Board roles and responsibilities. Discussed. Discussion regarding possible bylaws changes. Discussed. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 7. 8. Approve the election of Chair. The motion to approve Commissioner Anderson as Chair of the African American Resource Advisory Commission was approved on Commissioner Parsons’ motion, Vice Chair Eugene’s second on an 8-0 vote. Commissioners Rudd and Smith were off dais. Commissioners Harden, Jackson, Loyde, Ross and Weisberg were absent. Approve the election of Vice Chair. The motion to approve Commissioner Parsons as Vice Chair of the African American Resource Advisory Commission was approved on Commissioner Anderson’s motion, Vice Chair Eugene’s second on an 8-0 vote. Commissioners Rudd and Smith were off dais. Commissioners Harden, Jackson, Loyde, Ross and Weisberg were absent. 2 FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS …
