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Tourism Commission Board Meeting Month Day/ Date Time Location January Wednesday / 8th 2:30pm - 4:30pm February Wednesday / 12th 2:30pm - 4:30pm March Wednesday / 12th 2:30pm - 4:30pm April May June July Wednesday / 9th 2:30pm - 4:30pm Wednesday / 14th 2:30pm - 4:30pm Wednesday / 11th 2:30pm - 4:30pm Monday / 9th 2:30pm - 4:30pm August No Meeting Set September Wednesday / 10th 2:30pm - 4:30pm October Wednesday / 8th 2:30pm - 4:30pm November Wednesday / 12th 2:30pm - 4:30pm December Wednesday / 10th 2:30pm - 4:30pm Council Chambers Room 1001 Council Chambers Room 1001 Council Chambers Room 1001 Council Chambers Room 1001 Council Chambers Room 1001 Council Chambers Room 1001 Council Chambers Room 1001 Council Chambers Room 1001 Council Chambers Room1001 Council Chambers Room 1001 Council Chambers Room 1001 This was approved at the November 13, 2025, meeting with Commissioner Panossian’s motion to approve the 2025 dates for the 2nd Wednesdays of each month at 2:30pm- 4:30pm. Commissioner Chanon’s seconded the motion. The approval passed with a unanimous vote 9-0. Tourism Commission Board 2025 Meeting Schedule
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November 13, 2024 Approved Meeting Minutes — original pdf
WATER AND WASTEWATER COMMISSION REGULAR CALLED MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, November 13, 2024 The Water and Wastewater Commission convened in a regular called meeting on November 13, 2024, at Waller Creek Center, 625 E 10th Street, Austin, Texas. Chair Turrieta called the Water and Wastewater Commission to order at 6:01 p.m. Commission Members in Attendance: Chair Susan Turrieta, Alex Navarro (Remote), Shwetha Pandurangi, Jesse Penn, Mike Reyes, Marcela Tunon Sion (Remote), Amanda Marzullo Commission Members Absent: Vice Chair Christopher Maxwell-Gaines, Judy Musgrove, William Moriarty PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL There were no registered public speakers. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approval of minutes from the October 9, 2024, regular meeting of the Water and Wastewater Commission. The minutes from the October 9, 2024, regular meeting were approved on Commissioner Penn’s motion and Commissioner Reyes’ second on a 6-0 vote with Commissioners Musgrove, Moriarty, Pandurangi and Vice Chair Maxwell- Gaines absent. DISCUSSION AND ACTION 2. Recommend approval of a resolution approving the issuance by Pilot Knob Municipal Utility District No. 2 of Unlimited Tax Bonds, Series 2024, in a principal amount not to exceed $2,910,000. This item has no fiscal impact. Recommended by the Water and Wastewater Commission on Commissioner Penn’s motion and Commissioner Marzullo’s second on a 6-0 vote with Commissioners Musgrove, Moriarty, Pandurangi and Vice Chair Maxwell-Gaines absent. 3. Recommend approval of a resolution approving the issuance by Pilot Knob Municipal Utility District No. 2 of Unlimited Tax Road Bonds, Series 2024A, in a principal amount not to exceed $6,280,000. This item has no fiscal impact. Recommended by the Water and Wastewater Commission on Commissioner Penn’s motion and Commissioner Marzullo’s second on a 6-0 vote with Commissioners Musgrove, Moriarty, Pandurangi and Vice Chair Maxwell-Gaines absent. 4. Recommend approval of a resolution authorizing the issuance by Pilot Knob Municipal Utility District No. 3 of Unlimited Tax Bonds, Series 2024, in the amount of $3,630,000. This item has no fiscal impact. Recommended by the Water and Wastewater Commission on Commissioner Penn’s motion and Commissioner Marzullo’s second on a 6-0 vote with Commissioners Musgrove, Moriarty, Pandurangi and Vice Chair Maxwell-Gaines absent. 5. Recommend approval of a resolution authorizing the issuance by Pilot Knob Municipal Utility District No. 3 of Unlimited Tax Road Bonds, Series 2024A, in the amount of $7,085,000. This item has no fiscal impact. Recommended by the Water and Wastewater Commission on Commissioner Penn’s motion and Commissioner Marzullo’s second on a 6-0 vote with …
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REGULAR MEETING of the MBE/WBE and Small Business Enterprise Procurement Program Advisory Committee Tuesday, November 12,2024 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 or …
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Regular Meeting of the Construction Advisory Committee Tuesday, November 12, 2024 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM One Texas Center – Directors Conference Room 505 Barton Springs Road, 13th Floor Austin, Texas If view online televised, you may the meeting the Construction Advisory Committee may be participating by at: Some members of videoconference. 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, call or email Vanessa Ibanez at 512-974-1058 or vanessa.ibanez@austintexas.gov. CURRENT BOARD COMMISSIONERS: Lyn Nance-Hendricks, Chair Clint Chapman Ron Lord Jeffrey Musgrove Calvin Williams Riley Drake, Vice Chair Michelle Dahlstrom Bianca Medina-Leal Candelario Vazquez AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL 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 October 8, 2024. STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. DISCUSSION ITEMS Staff briefing on Capital Delivery Services updates regarding active projects, monthly CIP spend, projects awarded and upcoming bid opportunities – Genest Landry 3. Presentation regarding Construction Training Program overview, success stories, and statistical data. – Michelle Pierre ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair access. If requiring Sign Language Interpreters or alternative formats, please give notice at least 2 days (48 hours) before the meeting date. Please call Vanessa Ibanez with Capital Delivery Services Department, at 512-974-1058, for additional information; TTY users’ route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Construction Advisory Committee, please contact Vanessa Ibanez at 512-974-1058
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COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION (CDC) MEETING November 12, 2024 – 6:30pm Austin City Hall, Boards and Commissions – Room 1101 301 West 2nd Street, Austin, TX 78701 Some members of the Community Development Commission may be participating by video conference. 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, call or email the board liaison at 512-974-3108 or edward.blake@austintexas.gov CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Jo Anne Ortiz Public Sector Appointee Nyeka Arnold North Austin Bertha Delgado East Austin Vacant Rosewood- Zaragosa/Blackland Julia Woods South Austin Cheryl Thompson St. John’s Cynthia Jaso Dove Springs Jose Noe Elias Montopolis Jenny E. Achilles Private Sector Appointee Raul E Longoria Public Sector Appointee South Austin Gavin Porter Sr. Public Sector Appointee Michael Tolliver Colony Park Tisha-Vonique Hood Public Sector Appointee Vacant Private Sector Appointee Vacant Public Sector Appointee Please visit https://austintexas.gov/cdc for more information about the Community Development Commission. Purpose: The purpose of the board is to advise the Council in the development and implementation of programs designed to serve the poor and the community at large with an emphasis on federally funded programs. 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 DISCUSSION ITEMS 1. Approve the October 8, 2024, Community Development Commission meeting minutes. 2. Presentation regarding the Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) activities and outcomes (Angel Zambrano, Manager, Neighborhood Services Unit, Austin Public Health). BRIEFING 3. Briefing regarding the status of the Housing Investment Review Committee (HIRC) (James May, Officer, Housing and Community Development). 4. Briefing regarding the Equity Overlay (Planning Department Staff) DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 5. Discussion and possible action to approve the Community Development Commission 2025 Meeting Schedule (Edward Blake, Program Manager Housing Department) 6. Discussion and possible action on a recommendation to Council to adopt the Equity Based Preservation Plan (Chair Thompson) 7. Discussion and possible action on recommendations from Community Powered ATX to City Council on the Equity Overlay (Celine Rendon, Community Powered …
10-8-2024_CDC_DRAFT-MINUTES — original pdf
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING DRAFT MINUTES OCTOBER 8, 2024 The COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION convened in a REGULAR MEETING on October 8, 2024, at the Austin City Hall, Boards and Commissions Room 1101, 301 West 2nd Street, Austin, Texas. Some members of the commission participated by video conference. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance: Cheryl Thompson (Chair) Jose Noe Elias (Vice Chair) Jenny Achilles Bertha Delgado Cynthia Jaso Raul E. Longoria Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Jo Anne Ortiz Julia Woods Gavin Porter Tisha-Vonique Hood Nyeka Arnold Board Members/Commissioners Absent: Estevan Delgado Michael Tolliver Staff Members in Attendance Mandy DeMayo Nefertitti Jackmon Ed Blake Lisa Rodriguez Lorena Lopez-Chavarin Angel Zambrano Rachel Tepper Jonathan Lee CALL TO ORDER Chair Thompson called the meeting to order at 6:30 pm with 9 commissioners present. Commissioner Longoria joined at 6:40 pm, and Commissioner Bertha Delgado joined at 6:55pm. Commissioners Estevan Delgado and Michael Tolliver were absent. There are currently two vacancies on the board. 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. Zenobia Joseph signed up to speak. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the September 10, Community Development Commission meeting minutes. On Commissioner Achilles’ motion, Commissioner Ortiz’s second, the September 10, 2024, minutes were approved with corrections regarding attendance, on an 11-0-0 vote. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. Presentation and discussion regarding outcomes for the Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) for August 2024 (Angel Zambrano, Manager, Neighborhood Services Unit, Austin Public Health). Angel Zambrano presented. 3. Presentation and discussion of components to consider for the Equity Overlay for the Home Options for Middle-Income Empowerment (HOME) Initiative (Celine Rendon, Marisa Perales, and Misael Ramos, Organizers, Community Powered ATX) Celine Rendon, Marisa Perales and Misael Ramos presented. A working group was formed to draft a recommendation for Equity Overlay. Vice Chair Elias and Commissioners Bertha Delgado, Tisha-Vonique Hood, Raul E. Longoria and Nyeka Arnold volunteered to serve on the Equity Overlay Extension Working Group. 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 …
Item 2- NSU CDC NOV 2024 — original pdf
11/6/2024 PersonCount by Poverty Level CDC Rent Poverty Level 0 50.1%-75% 25.1%-50% 75.1%-100% 150.1%-175% 125.1%-150% 0.1%-25% 100.1%-125% 175.1%-200 NSU Rental/Utility Assistance Jan-Oct 2024 FNPI 4e: Households who avoided eviction 2.15K Average Assistance PersonCount by Ethnicity PersonCount by Race 3.Unknown/Not Reported 1.Hispanic or Latino … 7.Multi-Race 2.Asian 6.Other 6.14% 6.35% 6.57% 7.64% 8.21% 33.33% 8.92% 12.42% 10.42% PersonCount by ResZipCode 78741 78724 78753 2.Not Hispa… 5.White 3.Black or African American 78723 78744 78758 1/1 11/6/2024 CDC Food Count of Case # by Assistance Category Clothing: East Austin (CC088) - Clothing Closet Seasonal Assistance: Blackland (… Baby Supplies: East Austin… NSU Oasis Assistance Jan-Oct 2024 Seasonal Assistance: St. John's (HA251) - Holi… Baby Supplies: East Austin (BD08… Clothing: Montopolis (AD… Count of Case # by Assistance Category Food Pantry: CTFB Home Delivery Partnership Food Pantry: East … Food Pantry: M… Count of Case # by Race/ Ethnicity Count of Case # by Zip code 78741 78752 78744 Hispanic, Latino/Latina, or Spa… White Black or Afric… Hispanic, Latino/Latina, … FFFF Assistance: East Austin (FF088) … Market Days: St. John's (MA251) - Market Food Pantry: South Austin (PA235) - … No Selection Made 78702 78753 78724 1/1 11/6/2024 Food Assistance COA/TC Zip ResZipCode © 2024 TomTom, © 2024 Microsoft Corporation © 2024 TomTom, © 2024 Microsoft Corporation © 2024 TomTom, © 2024 Microsoft Corporation © 2024 TomTom, © 2024 Microsoft Corporation 1/1
Item 2-CDC CSBG Report November 2024 — original pdf
Community Services Block Grant 2024 Contract Programmatic/Financial Report November 12, 2024 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 six (6) Neighborhood Centers and the two (2) Outreach Sites. 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 2024 Contract Budget % of Total Cumulative Expenditures as of 9/30/24 Personnel Fringe Benefits Other Total $1,140,731.00 $372,480.59 $185,943.88 $558,424.47 49% 1 4 4E 5 5B 5D 4C 4I 5A 5JJ 7A 7B 7D 7N Transition Out of Poverty Goal Goal Achieved TOP Individuals who transitioned out of poverty 43 23 Success Rate% 54% Austin Public Health Report on PY24 Community Action Plan MISSION: To prevent disease, promote health, and protect the well-being of our community. TOP 5 NEEDS: Housing; Health; Employment; Basic Needs; Education Report Date September 2024 FNPI Outcome Description Target #Enrolled #Achieved Success Rate % 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 800 10 50 1,176 1,176 #Enrolled #Achieved 46 69 Success Rate % 190% 147% 104% SRV 3O Service Description Tax Preparation Programs A Year Ago 19 52 317 165 1,006 56,230 Number Served 356 1,176 192 Data in December 77,248 145 …
Item5-2025_CDC_Meeting_Schedule-DRAFT — original pdf
Community Development Commission (CDC) 2025 DRAFT Meeting Schedule *This schedule reflects the CDC’s historic meeting times and locations. At the time of this draft, only the Chair or a presiding officer must be present in person. Please refer to posted agendas for potential changes to the times and locations listed below. Date Community Development Commission Tuesday January 14, 2025 Tuesday February 11, 2025 Tuesday March 11, 2025 Tuesday April 8, 2025 Tuesday May 13, 2025 Tuesday June 10, 2025 Tuesday July 8, 2025 Tuesday August 12, 2025 Tuesday September 9, 2025 Tuesday October 14, 2025 Tuesday November 11, 2025 Tuesday December 9, 2025 Time: 6:30pm Location: Boards and Commissions Room City Hall, 301 W. 2nd Street, Austin, Texas 78701 Time: 6:30pm Location: Boards and Commissions Room City Hall, 301 W. 2nd Street, Austin, Texas 78701 PUBLIC HEARING – Consolidated Plan Community Needs Assessment Time: 6:30pm *Notice of Officer Elections Location: Boards and Commissions Room City Hall, 301 W. 2nd Street, Austin, Texas 78701 Time: 6:30pm *Officer Elections Location: Boards and Commissions Room City Hall, 301 W. 2nd Street, Austin, Texas 78701 PUBLIC HEARING – Consolidated Plan Public Comment Period Time: 6:30pm *Goals Statement Review/Drafting for 2025 Location: Boards and Commissions Room City Hall, 301 W. 2nd Street, Austin, Texas 78701 Time: 6:30pm *Draft CDC Annual Review & Goals Report Input Location: Boards and Commissions Room City Hall, 301 W. 2nd Street, Austin, Texas 78701 Time: 6:30pm *Annual Review & Goals Report Approval Location: Boards and Commissions Room City Hall, 301 W. 2nd Street, Austin, Texas 78701 Time: 6:30pm Location: Boards and Commissions Room City Hall, 301 W. 2nd Street, Austin, Texas 78701 PUBLIC HEARING – CSBG Budget and Community Action Plan approval Time: 6:30pm Location: Boards and Commissions Room City Hall, 301 W. 2nd Street, Austin, Texas 78701 Time: 6:30pm Location: Boards and Commissions Room City Hall, 301 W. 2nd Street, Austin, Texas 78701 Time: 6:30pm *Approve 2025 Meeting Schedule Location: Boards and Commissions Room City Hall, 301 W. 2nd Street, Austin, Texas 78701 Time: 6:30pm Location: Boards and Commissions Room City Hall, 301 W. 2nd Street, Austin, Texas 78701
Planning Commission Agenda November 12, 2024 — original pdf
REGULAR MEETING of the PLANNING COMMISSION TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 2024, 6:00 PM AUSTIN CITY HALL, COUNCIL CHAMBERS, ROOM 1001 301 WEST 2ND STREET AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the Planning Commission may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live. Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely. Registration no later than 2 PM the day of the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. For more information on public comment, please see the agenda section “Speaker Registration”. Please contact Ella Garcia, Staff Liaison, for questions regarding speaker registration at LandUseLiaison@austintexas.gov or by phone at 512-978-0821. CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS/COMMISSIONERS: Claire Hempe1, Chair (District 8) Awais Azhar, Vice Chair (Mayor’s Representative) Greg Anderson, Secretary (District 4) Alice Woods, Parliamentarian (District 2) Patrick Howard (District 1) Nadia Barrera-Ramirez (District 3) Felicity Maxwell (District 5) EX-OFFICIO MEMBERS: Casey Haney (District 6) Ryan Johnson (District 7) Danielle Skidmore (District 9) Grayson Cox (District 10) Alberta Phillips (Mayor’s Representative) Adam Haynes (Mayor’s Representative) Jessica Cohen, Chair of Board of Adjustment Candace Hunter, AISD Board of Trustees TC Broadnax, City Manager Richard Mendoza – Director of Transportation and Public Works EXECUTIVE SESSION (No public discussion) The Planning Commission will announce it will go into Executive Session, if necessary, according to Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code, to receive advice from Legal Counsel on matters Executive Liaison: Joi Harden, 512-974-1617 Staff Liaison: Ella Garcia, 512-978-0821 Attorney: AJ Urteaga 512-974-2386 specifically listed on the agenda. The Commission may not conduct a closed meeting without the approval of the city attorney. Private Consultation with Attorney – Section 551.071. CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL AGENDA The first four 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 Planning Commission special called meeting on October 21, 2024, and regular meeting on October 22, 2024. PUBLIC HEARINGS 2. Plan Amendment: NPA-2024-0015.02 - Seventh Day Adventist Alpha Church; Location: District 1 3016 East 51st Street; 3021 and 3039 Pecan Springs Road, Fort Branch Watershed; East MLK (Pecan Springs-Springdale) Combined Neighborhood Planning Area Owner/Applicant: Southwest Region Conference Association of Seventh Day Adventist & Southwest Region Conference of Seventh Day Adventist Armbrust & …
01 Draft Meeting Minutes October 21, 2024 — original pdf
PLANNING COMMISSION SPECIAL CALLED MEETING MINUTES MONDAY, OCTOBER 21, 2024 The Planning Commission convened in a special called meeting on Monday October 21, 2024, at Austin City Hall, Board and Commission, Room 1101, 301 W. Second Street, in Austin, Texas. Chair Hempel called the Planning Commission meeting to order at 5:03 p.m. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance: Claire Hempel Casey Haney Ryan Johnson Alberta Phillips Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Greg Anderson Nadia Barrera-Ramirez Adam Haynes Felicity Maxwell Danielle Skidmore Alice Woods Grayson Cox Board Members/Commissioners absent: Awais Azhar Patrick Howard Ex-Officio Members in Attendance: Jessica Cohen PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL List name of speaker(s) and brief description of topic. 1 DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 1. Discussion and action to recommend that Council amend the Imagine Austin Comprehensive Plan to add the Equity-Based Preservation Plan, which is a historic preservation plan, to the City’s comprehensive plan. Presentation by Cara Bertron, 512-974- 1446, cara.bertron@austintexas.gov, Planning Department. The public hearing was closed on Commissioner Phillip’s motion, Commissioner Johnson second on a 11-0 vote. Vice chair Awais Azhar and Commissioner Howard were absent. The motion to amend the Imagine Austin Comprehensive Plan to include the transfer of development rights with a strong recommendation to continue with working with community-based ambassadors to enhance communication and outreach was approved on Commissioner Phillips motion, Commissioner Johnson’s second, on a 9-0 vote. Commissioner Cox was off the dais. The motion to provide a general amendment that the Planning Commission emphasize recommendation 81 in the plan to urge City Council to move quickly to begin to examine a TDR program for the City of Austin was approved on Commissioner Maxwell’s motion, Commissioner Anderson’s second, on a 10-0 vote. The motion for City Council amend the Imagine Austin Comprehensive Plan to add the Equity-Based Preservation Plan, which is a historic preservation plan, to the City’s comprehensive plan, as amended, was approved on Chair Hempel’s motion, Commissioner Haney’s second, on a 10-0 vote. 2. Discussion and action recommending adoption of the Austin Core Transportation Plan (ACT Plan) as an attachment to the Austin Strategic Mobility Plan (ASMP). Presentation by Cole Kitten, 512-974-6442, cole.kitten@austintexas.gov, Transportation and Public Works Department. This item was postponed by Staff. STAFF BRIEFINGS 3. Staff briefing regarding the zoning cases received to date requesting the Density Bonus 90 (DB90) District. Presentation by Eric Thomas, 512-974-7940, eric.thomas@austintexas.gov, Planning Department. The presentation was made by Eric Thomas, Division Manager, Development Services …
02 NPA-2024-0015.02 - Seventh Day Adventist Alpha Church; District 1 Staff Report — original pdf
Planning Commission: November 12, 2024 NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN AMENDMENT REVIEW SHEET NEIGHORHOOD PLAN: East MLK Combined Neighborhood Plan (Pecan Springs- Springdale) CASE#: NPA-2024-0015.02 PROJECT NAME: Alpha Seventh Day Adventist Church PC DATE: November 12, 2024 October 22, 2024 DATE FILED: May 20, 2024 ADDRESS/ES: 3016 E. 51st Street and 3021, 3039 Pecan Springs Road DISTRICT AREA: 1 SITE AREA: 2.285 acres OWNER/APPLICANT: Southwest Region Conference Association of Seventh Day Adventists & Southwest Region Conference of Seventh Day Adventist (512) 974-2695 AGENT: Armbrust & Brown, PLLC (Michael J. Whellan) CASE MANAGER: Maureen Meredith STAFF EMAIL: Maureen.Meredith@austintexas.gov TYPE OF AMENDMENT: Change in Future Land Use Designation PHONE: From: Mixed Residential Base District Zoning Change To: Mixed Use Related Zoning Case: C14-2024-0104 From: SF-3-NP To: GR-MU-NP NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN ADOPTION DATE: November 7, 2022 CITY COUNCIL DATE: November 21, 2024 ACTION: Planning Commission: November 12, 2024 PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: November 12, 2024 –(action pending) October 22, 2024 – Planning Commission rescinded action for approval of the applicant’s request due to an addressing error in the posting language. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends an alternate land use of Neighborhood Mixed Use. BASIS FOR STAFF’S RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends an alternative land use of Neighborhood Mixed Use which is consistent with zoning staff recommendation of LR- MU-NP (Neighborhood Commercial – Mixed Use Combining District – Neighborhood Plan). Although the property has frontage on E. 51st Street, which is an activity corridor, the property’s location near lower density residential uses makes the Neighborhood Mixed use a more compatible land use. 2 Planning Commission: November 12, 2024 Below are sections of the E. MLK Combined Neighborhood Plan that supports staff’s recommendation. The plan supports mixed use at E. 51st Street/Springdale Road and E. 51st Street and Manor Road. LAND USE DESCRIPTIONS: EXISTING LAND USE: Mixed Residential - An area with a variety of different housing types, including single- family residential, townhouses, duplexes, apartments, and limited neighborhood- serving retail. Single-family residential should comprise at least half of a mixed residential area. 3 Planning Commission: November 12, 2024 1. Create multiple housing types of varying densities to provide a high degree of 2. 2. Encourage flexibility and better design for residential development on larger Purpose Application housing choice; and residential parcels. 1. Appropriate for larger tracts having access to major roadways that are not suitable for commercial or mixed use;2. Encourage flexibility and better design for residential development on larger residential parcels. 2. …
03 C14-2024-0104 - Seventh Day Adventist Alpha Church; District 1 - Staff Report — original pdf
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET CASE: C14-2024-0104 (Alpha Seventh-Day Adventist Church) DISTRICT: 1 ADDRESS: 3016 East 51st Street; 3021 and 3039 Pecan Springs Road ZONING FROM: SF-3-NP TO: GR-MU-CO-NP (as amended) SITE AREA: approximately 2.285 acres (approximately 99,535 square feet) PROPERTY OWNER: Southwest Region Conference Association of Seventh Day Adventists & Southwest Region Conference of Seventh Day Adventists AGENT: Armbrust & Brown, PLLC (Michael J. Whellan) CASE MANAGER: Jonathan Tomko (512) 974-1057, jonathan.tomko@austintexas.gov STAFF RECOMMEDATION: Staff does not recommend granting community commercial-mixed use-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (GR-MU-CO-NP) combining district zoning with a conditional overlay (described in September 18, 2024 Applicant Letter, Exhibit D below) that prohibits all uses not allowed in a neighborhood commercial (LR-) base district and prohibits the following six uses: consumer convenience sales, general retail sales (convenience), pedicab storage and dispatch, printing and publishing, service station, drive through facilities as an accessory use to financial services. Staff offers an alternative recommendation granting neighborhood commercial-mixed use-neighborhood plan (LR-MU-NP) combining district zoning. For a summary of the basis of Staff’s recommendation, please see the basis of recommendation section below. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: October 22, 2024: Motion by Commissioner Anderson seconded by Commissioner Hayney in support of applicant's request for GR-MU-CO-NP. (11-2) with Commissioner Cox and Skidmore opposed. Vote rescinded due to typographical error in posting language on agenda. November 12, 2024: Case is scheduled to be heard by Planning Commission CITY COUNCIL ACTION: November 21, 2024: Case is scheduled to be heard by City Council. ORDINANCE NUMBER: N/A ISSUES: There are two valid petitions on this case, one opposes zoning greater than NO (Neighborhood Office) with a maximum impervious cover of 70% and maximum building coverage of 50%, and a second opposes any additional entitlements either uses or site development standards greater than the current SF-3 (both can be found as exhibits E and F). CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: The subject tract is currently a 11,000 square foot church with approximately 21,000 square foot parking area, an approximately 1,200 square foot single family home (built in approximately 1935), and an approximately 600 square foot manufactured building. To the C14-2024-0104 2 north, is one single family home, to the east, the Grove Condominiums, approximately 52 attached units in two-story cluster buildings. To the south, are two single family homes and to the west, are four single family homes. The subject tract is on the northwest corner of East 51st Street (an …
04 NPA-2024-0015.01 - Gunter Street Rezoning; District 1 Staff Report — original pdf
Planning Commission: November 12, 2024 NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN AMENDMENT REVIEW SHEET NEIGHORHOOD PLAN: East MLK Combined Neighborhood Plan CASE#: NPA-2024-0015.01 PROJECT NAME: Gunter Rezoning PC DATE: November 12, 2024 DATE FILED: Jun 21, 2024 October 22, 2024 ADDRESS/ES: 1145 1/2 Gunter Street, 3605 Abbate Circle, and 1144 Wayneroy Drive DISTRICT AREA: District 1 SITE AREA: 0.594 acre OWNER/APPLICANT: RCG Gunter LLC and REAL Holdings LLC AGENT: Husch Blackwell (Nikelle Meade) CASE MANAGER: Maureen Meredith STAFF EMAIL: maureen.meredith@austintexas.gov TYPE OF AMENDMENT: Change in Future Land Use Designation PHONE: 512-974-2695 From: Single Family Base District Zoning Change To: Multi-Family To: MF3-NP Related Zoning Case: C14-2024-0019 From: SF-3-NP NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN ADOPTION DATE: November 7, 2002 CITY COUNCIL DATE: TBD PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: November 12, 2024 – (action pending) ACTION: Planning Commission: November 12, 2024 October 22, 2024 - Postponed to November 12, 2024 on the consent agenda at the request of the Applicant and the Neighborhood. [A. Woods 1st; F. Maxwell – 2nd] Vote: 13-0. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff supports the applicant’s request for Multifamily Residential land use. BASIS FOR STAFF’S RECOMMENDATION: Staff supports the applicant’s request Multifamily Residential land use because the property is near Airport Blvd and Springdale Road which are activity corridors. The applicant proposes approximately 47 residential units which will provide housing options for the area and the city. There is Multifamily Residential directly to the east. The neighborhood plan supports infill housing in the planning area. The plan also supports maintaining single family zoning, but the proposed development will provide more housing for the city. 2 Planning Commission: November 12, 2024 LAND USE DESCRIPTIONS: EXISTING LAND USE: Single family - Single family detached or up to three residential uses at typical urban and/or suburban densities. Purpose 1. Preserve the land use pattern and future viability of existing neighborhoods; 2. Encourage new infill development that continues existing neighborhood patterns of development; and 3. Protect residential neighborhoods from incompatible business or industry and the loss of existing housing. Application 1. Existing single‐family areas should generally be designated as single family to preserve established neighborhoods; and 2. May include small lot options (Cottage, Urban Home, Small Lot Single Family) and two‐family residential options (Duplex, Secondary Apartment, Single Family Attached, Two‐Family Residential) in areas considered appropriate for this type of infill development. PROPOSED LAND USE: Multifamily Residential - Higher‐density housing with four or more dwelling units on one lot. Purpose 1. Preserve existing multifamily …
05 Gunter Street Rezoning; District 1 - Staff Report — original pdf
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET CASE: C14-2024-0109 (Gunter Street Rezoning) DISTRICT: 1 ADDRESS: 1143 ¾ Gunter Street, 1145 Gunter Street, 1145 ½ Gunter Street, 3605 Abbate Circle, and 1144 Wayneroy Drive ZONING FROM: SF-3-NP TO: MF-3-NP and SF-6-NP on 3605 Abbate Circle (as amended) SITE AREA: approximately 2.7462 acres (approximately 119,624 square feet) PROPERTY OWNER: RCG Gunter LLC and REAL Holdings LLC AGENT: Husch Blackwell LLP (Nikelle Meade) CASE MANAGER: Jonathan Tomko (512) 974-1057, jonathan.tomko@austintexas.gov STAFF RECOMMEDATION: Staff does not recommend granting multifamily residence (medium density)- neighborhood plan (MF-3-NP) combining district zoning and offers the alternative recommendation of multifamily residence (medium density)-conditional overlay- neighborhood plan (MF-3-CO-NP) combining district zoning on the entire site except for 3605 Abbate Circle. The conditional overlay would prohibit more than 50 dwelling units. Staff recommends granting townhouse & condominium residence-neighborhood plan (SF-6-NP) combining district zoning on 3605 Abbate Circle. For a summary of the basis of Staff’s recommendation, please see the basis of recommendation section below. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: October 22, 2024: Applicant & Neighborhood joint postponement request to November 12, 2024 November 12, 2024: Case is scheduled to be heard by Planning Commission CITY COUNCIL ACTION: TBD ORDINANCE NUMBER: N/A ISSUES: N/A CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: The property in question is currently approximately seven single family homes constructed in the early 1940s and 1950s. The tract is approximately 550 feet east of Airport Boulevard, approximately 550 feet south of Oak Springs Drive, approximately 600 feet west of Springdale C14-2024-0109 2 Road, and approximately 800 feet north of the intersection of Airport Boulevard and Gunter Street. Airport Boulevard is an ASMP level 3 roadway, an Imagine Austin Activity Corridor and a part of the transit priority network. Springdale Road is an ASMP level 2 roadway, an Imagine Austin Activity Corridor and a part of the transit priority network. Oak Springs Drive is an ASMP level 2 roadway, and a part of the transit priority network. The tract is approximately 550 feet north of the Springdale Station Imagine Austin Activity Center. Sidewalks exist along the length of Gunter Street and Munson Street, sidewalks and recently upgraded bicycle infrastructure exists along Oak Springs Drive and Springdale Road. Two high frequency bus routes (every 15-30 minutes) are proximate to the site: Route 2 Rosewood/Cesar Chavez and Route 300 Springdale/Oltorf. Both routes have stops within ¼ mile of the subject tract. Route 135 Dell Limited and 350 Airport Boulevard …