Special CALLED MEETING of the AFRICAN AMERICAN RESOURCE ADVISORY COMMISSION March 19, 2024, at 5:30 pm. City of Austin Permitting and Development Center 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Dr. Room 1401/1402 Austin, Texas 78752 Some African American Resource Advisory Commission members may participate in a video conference. Public comment will be allowed in person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once, in person or remotely, and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration by telephone for remote participation is required by noon the day before the meeting. Call or email Florinda Bryant at 512.974.2715 florinda.bryant@austintexas.gov to register to speak remotely. CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS/COMMISSIONERS: Elaina Fowler, Chair (District 10) Daryl Horton, (Appointee) Mueni Rudd (District 2) Dr. Chiquita Eugene (District 5) Serita Fontanesi (District 7) Joi Harden (District 9) Greg Smith (ARA Appointee) Cherelle Vanbrakle, Vice Chair (District 4) Dewi Smith (District 1) Anthony Jackson (District 3) Vacant (District 6) Antonio Ross (District 8) Vacant (AAUL Appointee) Nelson Linder (NAACP Appointee) Roger Davis (GABC Appointee) MEETING AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION The first ten speakers signed up before the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the African American Resource Advisory Commission Special Call Meeting on November 28th, 2023. 2. Approve the minutes of the Committee’s Regular Called Meeting on February 6, 2024. DISCUSSION ITEMS 3. Anne Gatlin Hayes, CTO of Austin Economic Development Corporation, will provide an update on Blocks 16 and 18. 4. Cara Berton, Equity-Based Preservation Plan draft sharing. 5. Chris Duran, Sr Research Analyst; Julie Smith, Community Engagement Specialist with the Housing Department; and Leslie Boyd, Interim Public Health Manager II with Austin Public Health, will share Federal funding priorities for a five-year strategic plan. 6. Amanda Johnston, Executive Director of Torch Literary Arts, will share information on 7. Kim Wright, Manager of Millennium Youth Entertainment Complex, provides updates the organization and the 2024-2025 budget request. on the complex, including impact and budget needs. 8. Azeem Edwin will share a presentation by American Gateways on the services they provide that improve the quality of life for the immigrant community in Austin. 9. Sue Spears, Bethany Cemetery Association presentation on needs of the organization/cemetery and 2024-2025 budget requests. 10. Chase Wright, Hungry Hill …
Discussion on community needs and spending priorities for the FY 24-29 Consolidated Plan for federal grants. Agenda Where Does Our Funding Come From? Planning and Reporting for Federal Funding How We Make Decisions Fair Housing Programs and Activities Overview What We've Heard From the Community Group and Community Input How do we fund our programs? HUD Annual Entitlement Grants Housing Trust Fund Approved City Bonds City Operating Budget Project Connect Anti-Displacement Funds CARES Act Federal Grants: Planning & Reporting Programs & Activites The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) allocates entitlement funding to municipalities and state governments. The City of Austin applies for what in recent years has been approximately $14 million in annual grant entitlements across four grants for affordable housing, community development, economic development, and public services. Each year, we plan and evaluate the programs funded by the HUD grants. 5 U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Consolidated Plan (5-Year) Allocates federal resources to housing and community development Action Plan (1-Year) Summarizes actions, activities and federal/non- federal resources in the Consolidated Plan Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) (1-Year) End-of-year report on progress toward consolidated plan 6 How are funding decisions made? We are here Community Participation: Community Needs Assessment Available Use of Funding Sources Consolidated Plan Housing Needs & Market Analysis Other Planning Efforts Austin Strategic Housing Blueprint Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice 7 Consolidated Plan Funding Sources Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Goal: Provide decent housing and a suitable living environment; expand economic opportunities for low-income people Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA) Goal: Benefit low-income persons living with HIV/AIDS and their families by providing supportive services and housing Consolidated Plan (5-Year) HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME) Goal: create affordable housing for low- income households Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) Goal: Assist people to quickly regain stability in permanent housing after experiencing a housing crisis and/or homelessness 8 Fair Housing • 2019 Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice (AI) • Potential upcoming "Equity Plan" related to fair housing • Seeking input and surveying on fair housing issues, experiences 9 Programs & Activities 10 Who Do We Serve? Fiscal Year 22-23 Snapshot 64.4% 3,017 # households served FY 22-23 70.0% 60.0% 50.0% 40.0% 30.0% 20.0% 10.0% 0.0% 17.5% 16.7% Extremely Low Income (<30% MFI) Very Low Income (31%- 50% MFI) Low Income (51%-80% MFI) 1.4% 81%+ MFI *Income data does …
Torch Literary Arts Amplifying Black Women Writers TorchLiteraryArts.org ABOUT TORCH Founded in 2006, Torch Literary Arts is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization established to create advancement opportunities for Black women writers. We publish contemporary writing by emerging and experienced writers alike in our online publication, Torch Magazine. Our features have gone on to be nominated for the Emmy Awards, the Pulitzer Prize, and have received notable honors including the NAACP Image Award, National Book Award, Lambda Literary Award, and more. Torch has featured work by Tayari Jones, Sharon Bridgforth, Ebony Stewart, Lisa B. Thompson, Crystal Wilkinson, Sapphire, Evie Shockley, Natasha Trethewey, Shay Youngblood, and many others. Our programs include the Wildfire Reading Series, creative writing and professional development workshops, an annual retreat, and special events with community partners like the Texas Book Festival. “...if you are free, you need to free somebody else. If you have some power, then your job is to empower somebody else. ” ― Toni Morrison THE ISSUE Black women writers live and create at the intersection of race, gender, and class. Representation and visibility remain scant across the literary landscape. Creating and supporting spaces for the advancement of Black women writers is vital to ensure our voices are heard and our stories are available for all readers. While Toni Morrison was an editor at Random House, their first female Black editor, the number of Black authors published increased to 3.3 percent. However, the percentage dropped quickly after her departure. Of 512 books published by Random House between 1984 and 1990, only two were by Black authors: Morrison's Beloved and Sarah Phillips by Andrea Lee. One person cannot be responsible for changing the systems that continue to marginalize and silence diverse voices. From hiring publishing executives of color to supporting emerging writers finding their way to the page, we must encourage, empower, and nurture writers of color for inclusive representation on and off the page. Torch Literary Arts works to combat these disheartening statistics and make a meaningful impact in the lives of Black women by encouraging and amplifying their work as writers and industry leaders. 11% In 2018, only 11% of books published were by people of color. New York Times 5.3% In 2023, just 5.3% of people in publishing identified as Black or being of African Decent. Diversity Baseline Survey, Lee & Low Books 8% Only eight percent of literary journals pay contributors. The Millions …
AFRICAN AMERICAN RESOURCE ADVISORY COMMISSION MARCH 5, 2024 Austin History Center (C05767, PICA 24201, PICA 29995); Chen Chen Wu; City of Austin Why Does This Matter? 16% PLAN VISION Historic preservation in Austin actively engages communities in protecting and sharing important places and stories. Preservation uses the past to create a shared sense of belonging and to shape an equitable, inclusive, sustainable, and economically vital future for all. Photos (L-R): Preservation Austin; Marilyn Poole; City of Austin; HUD PD&R Edge Community-Based Process 12 months 22 working group and drafting committee meetings 1,100 working group hours 38 focus group hours 2,200+ staff hours Icons from the Noun Project: Community by Gan Khoon Lay, focus group by mikicon, committee by Adrien Coquet Community-Based Process “Being part of the working group was a great experience mainly because the members had diverse backgrounds, but the same goal. It was a rare learning experience.” Michelle Benavides Ursula A. Carter Linda Y. Jackson Brenda Malik Emily Payne Gilbert Rivera 1 Brita Wallace* 1 Justin Bragiel 2 Mary Jo Galindo* Meghan King* Alyson McGee 1 Rocio Peña-Martinez* JuanRaymon Rubio 2 Bob Ward 1 Noel Bridges Jerry Garcia 1 Jolene Kiolbassa 1 Debra Murphy 2 Misael Ramos* Maria Solis* 1 Caroline Wright 1 *Drafting Committee member 1 Phase 1 only 2 Phase 2 only Julia Brookins* Ben Goudy 2 Kevin Koch Robin Orlowski 2 Mary Reed* 1 Erin Waelder Amalia Carmona 2 Hanna Huang* 1 Kelechi Madubuko Leslie Ornelas 1 Lori Renteria 1 Equity-Based Preservation Plan REVIEWING THE DRAFT Neal Douglass, Oct. 1949, ND-49-346-02, Austin History Center, Austin Public Library. Draft Plan Goals 1. Tell Austin’s full history 9. Proactively identify important places 2. Recognize cultural heritage 10. Follow good designation practices 3. Preserve archaeological resources 11. Support stewardship of community 4. Stabilize communities assets 5. Support environmental sustainability 12. Be strategic with review 6. Engage communities equitably 13. Protect historic resources 7. Support people doing the work 14. Implement the plan collaboratively 8. Engage new partners What We Preserve Parade and mural unveiling (The Austin Chronicle), San Antonio Office of Historic Preservation Think broadly. • Recognize Austin’s rich and complex history through active listening, inclusive research, and interpretation • Better recognize and protect legacy businesses, murals, and archaeological resources • Use preservation tools to support community stabilization and environmental sustainability Who Preserves Invite and support. • Help people access knowledge, resources, and decision-making power • Streamline and …
OUR WORK IN 2023 African American Resource Advisory Commission 03/05/2024 WHO ARE WE? Serving the Austin community for over 30 years - since 1987 Originally known as the Political Asylum Project of Austin (PAPA) 501(C)(3) non-profit Providing immigration legal services, advocacy, and education OUR LEGAL SERVICES... Legal Representation ● Survivors of crime & family violence ● Asylum ● DACA ● Family-based Immigration ● Deportation defense ● Coordination of pro bono representation Pro Se representation ● Translations ● Legal orientation at detention centers & Immigration Court ● Legal clinics & workshops Outreach ● Community education for immigrant community & service providers 12,000+ We served over 12,000 individuals in 2023 with legal services. $1,100,000+ Over $1,100,000 worth of volunteer and pro bono attorney hours leveraged to assist our clients Legal Pro Se Assistance Program - Pro Se I-589 The goal is to complete 48 asylum applications, improving or protecting their immigration status and/or ensuring their right to obtain or maintain employment authorization. ACCOMPLISHMENTS WHAT WE DO Assist individuals with specific legal needs Service any upcoming court appearance or deadline and that can be done with Pro Se Legal Assistance rather than full legal representation. Assist individuals in Removal Proceedings who have Notices to Appear Help those with time-sensitive deadlines for filing applications and forms so they are able to meet deadlines and become eligible for benefits, such as work permits. EXAMPLES OF SUCCESSES IN 2023 ❏ Green card granted to Eritrean national based on marriage to USC spouse. ❏ Juvenile Visa granted (SIJS) to 13-year-old Guatemalan child ❏ Asylum granted to politically active Cameroonian national ❏ Asylum granted to politically active Haitian national ❏ Asylum granted to politically active Venezuelan national ❏ 5-year-old entered on consular processing national Salvadoran immigrant visa after ❏ Many cases of work authorization granted, proceedings removal dismissed, and deferred action for victims of crime granted CITIZENSHIP CLINICS In 2023, our staff took on over 1,000 new cases We represented a family unit that fled the Democratic Republic of Congo and Angola. In DRC, the family suffered horrific harm on account of their political opinion. The father was stabbed and left for dead. They fled to Angola but the daughter suffered harm there. They then fled to the U.S. where the family unit was granted asylum. Jojo was persecuted in his home country after speaking out against a corrupt politician. He traveled through many countries to arrive in …
Block 16 & 18 AARAC Update 3/05/2024 1 Request for Proposal (RFP) Process Focus: Development Team & Vision/Approach Focus: Project Specifics/Finances Phase I Phase II RFP Registration and Release Evaluation Committee reviews proposals and selects a shortlist Evaluation Committee conducts interviews with shortlisted teams Shortlisted teams record short presentation for community feedback AEDC releases requirements and community feedback to shortlisted teams AEDC releases requirements and community feedback to shortlisted teams Urban Renewal Board votes on recommended team City Council votes on recommended team Aug-Oct 2023 Nov 2023 Nov 2023 Dec 2023 Jan 2023 Feb 2024 May 2024 June 2024 Anticipated Schedule: Jan-June 2024 2 East 11th Stakeholder Working Group Representatives Type Renter Resident Owner Resident Property Owner Business Owner Business/ Renter Church Minister Owner Resident/Business Manager Neighborhood Association Organization Miscellaneous Rentals Black Lives Veggies COMMUNITY VEGAN Mount Zion Baptist Church / Baptist Ministers Union KAZI Radio Station Robertson Hill Neighborhood Association Representatives Name Andres Moguel Josh Knowles Beth Puorro Larry Franklin Marlon Riso Darrel Horton Marion Nickerson Paul Stables African American Cultural & Heritage Facility Institution Representative Historic Business Glenn Williams Manager Church Representative Ebenezer Baptist Church Michael Rhone Victory Grill Florinda Bryant Phase 2 Timeline Introduction to Phase 2 RFP • 2 Proposals Advancing to Phase 2 • National and Local Collaboration •Conceptual Vision and Project Team •Final Developer Selection Follows Phase 2 5 Proposing Team Vision : Austin Revitalization Authority / Legacy 6 Proposing Team : ARA / Legacy Please see team’s full presentation, above is only a brief selection BLOCK 16 BLOCK 18 7 7 Please see team’s full presentation, above is only a brief selection BLOCK 18 Perspective view from courtyard BLOCK 18 Perspective view from Juniper and Waller St Proposing Team : ARA / Legacy 8 8 Proposing Team Vision: Servitas/Guadalupe Neighborhood Development Corporation aka: Pleasant Hill Collaborative 9 Proposing Team : Pleasant Hill Collaborative Please see team’s full presentation, above is only a brief selection BLOCK 16 BLOCK 18 10 Please see team’s full presentation, below is only a brief selection BLOCK 16 Adjacent to the Austin African American Culture and Heritage Facility BLOCK 18 Perspective along Juniper St 11 Urban Renewal Board Meetings City of Austin Permitting and Development Center, Wihomena Drive https://www.austintexas.gov/content/urban-renewal-board Next Meetings March 18 at 6:00 PM The Two teams will be Presenting Questions? Please send to Jose Lopez Jose@AEDC.org 12
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ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET CASE: C14-2023-0126 (Spicewood Springs Residential) DISTRICT: 10 ADDRESS: 4920 Spicewood Springs Road ZONING FROM: LO-CO TO: MF-3-CO SITE AREA: 4.283 acres PROPERTY OWNER: Whats Up Texas LP AGENT: Drenner Group (Amanda Swor) CASE MANAGER: Sherri Sirwaitis (512-974-3057, sherri.sirwaitis@austintexas.gov) STAFF RECOMMEDATION: Staff recommends MF-3-CO, Multifamily Residence-Medium Density-Conditional Overlay Combining district, zoning. The conditional overlay will limit development 32% impervious cover and will prohibit the following uses on the property: Communication services, College or university facilities, Private secondary educational facilities, Public secondary educational facilities, Urban farm Community events and Public primary educational facilities. ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: February 6, 2024 : Postponement to March 19, 2024 at the neighborhood's request (8-0, L. Stern-absent); B. Greenberg-1st, A. Flores-2nd. March 19, 2024 CITY COUNCIL ACTION: ORDINANCE NUMBER: 1 of 5702 C14-2023-0126 - Spicewood Springs Residential; District 10 C14-2023-0126 2 ISSUES: The staff received a petition request from a representative of the Spicewood Green Homeowners Association on December 19, 2023. The petition is not valid at 0.00% (please see Petition Submittal - Exhibit E). CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: The property in question is a 4+ acre undeveloped tract of land that fronts onto Spicewood Springs Road. There is an undeveloped tract to the north that is zoned MF-3. The lots to the south are zoned LO-CO and LO and are developed with office buildings. The land to the east has extreme slopes, is undeveloped and zoned SF-2. To the west, across Spicewood Springs Road, there is I-SF-3, SF-6-CO, LO and LO-CO zoning that contains undeveloped lots, condominium residences, a telecommunications tower and office uses. In this application, the owner is requesting to rezone this tract of land from LO-CO zoning to MF-3-CO zoning to allow for residential uses on the property (please see Applicant’s Request Letter - Exhibit C). Specifically, they are planning to construct a three-story tall, 45,000 sq ft. structure that will provide 24 to 30 multifamily units and an associated one- story tall parking garage on the site. The applicant is proposing to carry over some of the conditions from the existing zoning ordinance on the property (Ordinance No. 20150402- 033): 1) Development of the Property shall not exceed an impervious coverage of thirty-two (32) percent. 2) The following uses are not permitted uses of the Property: Communication services College or university facilities Congregate living Private secondary educational facilities Public secondary educational facilities Urban farm Community …
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET CASE: C14-2023-0095 (7302 and 7400 Decker Lane) DISTRICT: 1 ADDRESS: 7302 and 7400 Decker Lane ZONING FROM: SF-2 TO: GR-MU SITE AREA: approximately 6.571 acres (approximately 285,297 square feet) PROPERTY OWNER: Cynthia Padilla-Gonzales and Jose Gonzales AGENT: Drenner Group, PC (Leah Bojo) CASE MANAGER: Jonathan Tomko (512) 974-1057, jonathan.tomko@austintexas.gov STAFF RECOMMEDATION: Staff recommends granting community commercial-mixed use-conditional overlay (GR-MU-CO) combining district zoning. The Conditional Overlay would prohibit the following uses: • Alternative financial services • Automotive Rental • Automotive Repair Services • Automotive Sales • Automotive Washing (of any type) • Commercial Off-Street Parking • Exterminating Services • • Hotel-Motel • • • • Pawn Shop Services Pedicab Storage and Dispatch Pet Services Service Station Funeral Services CITY COUNCIL ACTION: TBD ORDINANCE NUMBER: N/A ISSUES: N/A See the basis of recommendation section below for more information. ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: January 30, 2024: Applicant postponement to March 19, 2024. March 19, 2024: Case is scheduled to be heard by the Zoning and Platting Commission. 1 of 1202 C14-2023-0126 - Spicewood Springs Residential; District 10 C14-2023-0095 2 CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: The subject tracts consist of two single family homes on approximately 6.5 acres. Both tracts are on the west side of Decker Lane, approximately ½ mile north of the intersection of Decker Lane and Loyola Lane. Loyola Lane is designated as an Imagine Austin Corridor and Colony Park, adjacent to the west of the subject tract, is designated as an Imagine Austin Center. Both Decker Lane and Loyola Lane are designed level 3 ASMP corridor roadways with sidewalks. To the north of the subject tract is a Community Amenity Center/Pool for the Parker Station Development. To the east of the subject tract is the Travis County Expo Center, Expo Center Park and Ride (which is slated to have MetroRapid Bus Service), and Walter E. Long Lake. To the south of the subject tract are seven single family homes. To the west of the subject tract is undeveloped land (Colony Park PUD) and eight single family homes. BASIS OF RECOMMENDATION: The proposed zoning should be consistent with the purpose statement of the district sought. The proposed community commercial-mixed use combining district is intended for office and commercial uses serving neighborhood and community needs, and multifamily residential typically requiring locations accessible from major trafficways. The property has access to Decker Lane, which connects with the Manor …
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET CASE: C14-2024-0001 DISTRICT: 7 ADDRESS: 10911 Stonelake Boulevard ZONING FROM: LI TO: MF-6 SITE AREA: 10.01 acres PROPERTY OWNER: 10911 Stonelake GP, LLC (Donald J. Reese) AGENT: Armbrust & Brown, PLLC (Michael Whellan) CASE MANAGER: Sherri Sirwaitis (512-974-3057, sherri.sirwaitis@austintexas.gov) STAFF RECOMMEDATION: Staff recommends MF-6, Multifamily Residence-Highest Density District, zoning. ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: March 19, 2024 CITY COUNCIL ACTION: ORDINANCE NUMBER: 1 of 1204 C14-2024-0001 - 10911 Stonelake Boulevard; District 7 C14-2024-0001 ISSUES: N/A CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: 2 The site under consideration is a vacant soccer field that is zoned LI. To the north, south, east and west there are IP and LI zoned lots that are developed with office and office/warehouse uses. Further to the south, across W. Braker Lane, there is P zoned land that is undeveloped. The applicant is requesting MF-6 zoning to construct approximately 400 multifamily units on the property (please see Applicant’s Request Letter – Exhibit C). The staff supports the applicant’s request for MF-6, Multifamily Residence-Highest Density district, zoning. The property meets the intent of the district as it is located along Braker Lane/Blue Goose Corridor and is adjacent to North Burnet/Gateway Station. There are transportation services in this area as there is a Capital Metro bus route to the east along the Mopac Expressway frontage road and to the south along W. Braker Lane. In addition, there is an Urban Trail to the east (Northern Walnut Creek Trail to Stonelake Connector) and to the south (Jollyville Road to Metric Boulevard and W Braker Lane to Stonelake Boulevard) providing for pedestrian connectivity. BASIS OF RECOMMENDATION: 1. The proposed zoning should be consistent with the purpose statement of the district sought. Multifamily Residence (Highest Density) district is intended to accommodate multifamily and group residential use. This district is appropriate for highest density housing in centrally located areas near supporting transportation and commercial facilities, in areas adjoining downtown Austin and major institutional or employment centers, and in other selected areas where highest density multifamily use is desirable. The property in question is located along Braker Lane/Blue Goose Corridor as designated in the Imagine Austin Comprehensive Plan and it is adjacent to North Burnet/Gateway Station. It is located adjacent to the North Burnet/Gateway area to the south and east and to the University of Texas JJ Pickle West campus to the south. 2. The proposed zoning should promote consistency and …
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET CASE: C14-2024-0003 (13614 Metric) DISTRICT: 7 ADDRESS: 13614 Metric Boulevard ZONING FROM: GO TO: GO-MU SITE AREA: 8.7549 acres (381,361.49 sq. ft.) PROPERTY OWNER: Woodforest National Bank (Tom Aderhold) APPLICANT/AGENT: Drenner Group PC (Amanda Swor) CASE MANAGER: Sherri Sirwaitis (512-974-3057, sherri.sirwaitis@austintexas.gov) STAFF RECOMMEDATION: Staff recommends GO-MU, General Office-Mixed Use Combining District, zoning. ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: March 19, 2024 CITY COUNCIL ACTION: ORDINANCE NUMBER: 1 of 1205 C14-2024-0003 - 13614 Metric C14-2024-0003 2 ISSUES: N/A CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: The property in question is currently a moderately vegetated undeveloped tract of land located at the southwest intersection of West Howard Lane and Metric Boulevard. The lots to the north, across W. Howard Lane, are developed with office and warehouses that are part of a commercial/industrial park. The land to the east is undeveloped and contains floodplain. To the south and west there is a single family residential neighborhood (The Ridge at Scofield). The applicant is asking to rezone the property to add a Mixed Use (MU) overlay to develop approximately 238 multifamily units. The staff supports the rezoning request because the site meets the intent of the GO-MU district as it is located along a designated activity corridor. The property can serve community and city-wide needs as it fronts onto and takes access to two level 3/arterial roadways, West Howard Lane and Metric Boulevard. The site under consideration is adjacent to commercial uses to the north, across Howard Lane, and to residential uses to the south and west. The proposed zoning will provide for a transition in the intensity of uses from the commercial uses developed in the county to the north to the SF-6/MF-3 zoning and residential developments to the south and west. The addition of the MU combining district will permit the applicant to develop new residential uses on this site to provide for additional housing opportunities in this area of the city in accordance with the goals of the adopted Strategic Housing Blueprint. The applicant agrees with the staff recommendation. BASIS OF RECOMMENDATION: 1. The proposed zoning should be consistent with the purpose statement of the district sought. General office (GO) district is the designation for an office or commercial use that serves community and city-wide needs. A building in a GO district may contain one or more different uses. Mixed Use combining district is intended for combination with selected base …
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET CASE: C14-2023-0113 (Parmer Crossing - Unit # 05B) DISTRICT: 7 ADDRESS: 2500 West Parmer Lane, Unit # 05B ZONING FROM: GR TO: CS-1 SITE AREA: 1,239 sq. ft. PROPERTY OWNER: Brixmor Holdings 12 SPE, LLC APPLICANT: DB Liquor Parmer LLC (Vipul Patel) AGENT: Dorsett Johnson LLP (S. Joseph Modric, Esq.) CASE MANAGER: Sherri Sirwaitis (512-974-3057, sherri.sirwaitis@austintexas.gov) STAFF RECOMMEDATION: Staff recommends CS-1-CO, Commercial-Liquor Sales-Conditional Overlay Combining District, zoning. The conditional overlay will prohibit Adult Oriented uses and Cocktail Lounge use on the property. ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: November 21, 2023: Approved staff' recommendation of CS-1-CO zoning by consent (9-0, S. Boone-off the dais); B. Greenberg-1st, L. Stern-2nd. March 19, 2024 CITY COUNCIL ACTION: January 18, 2024: Postponed to March 7, 2024 at the applicant's request (11-0); Z. Qadri-1st, P. Ellis-2nd. March 7, 2024: Postponed to April 18, 2024 at the staff's request (11-0). April 18, 2024 ORDINANCE NUMBER: 1 of 1506 C14-2023-0113 - Parmer Crossing - Unit # 05B; District 7 C14-2023-0113 ISSUES: 2 While preparing this case for the City Council's consideration, the staff discovered that the address in the zoning application did not match the legal description for the property. After numerous conversations with the applicant, the applicant realized that they had submitted an incorrect legal description and had applied to rezone the wrong suite within the Parmer Crossing Shopping Center. On February 15, 2024, the applicant amended their zoning application and provided an updated metes and bounds description to identify the correct unit (please see the Updated Survey and Location Map - Exhibit C). Therefore, the staff has re-notified the case, updated the zoning case report and is bringing the case back before the Zoning and Platting Commission for reconsideration. CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: The property in question is a vacant pad site that is within a large commercial center located at the northeast intersection of West Parmer Lane and the northbound feeder of the North Mopac Expressway. The site is surrounded by commercial zoning and restaurant, retail and office uses to the north, south, east and west. The applicant is requesting CS-1 zoning to allow for a liquor sales (liquor store) use on the property. The staff recommends CS-1, Commercial-Liquor Sales District, zoning. The property meets the intent of the Commercial-Liquor Sales District as it is located within an existing retail center at the southeast intersection of two major arterial roadways. …
Regular Meeting of the Construction Advisory Committee Tuesday, March 19, 2024 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM One Texas Center – Congress Conference Room 505 Barton Springs Road, 3rd 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 Michelle Dahlstrom Ron Lord Bianca Medina-Leal Calvin Williams Jeff Musgrove, Vice Chair Riley Drake Benjamin Marchiony 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 February 13, 2024. STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. DISCUSSION ITEMS Director’s Report on Capital Delivery Services Updates – Eric Bailey Presentation regarding Construction Training Program – Rosy Arenas 3. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS 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
REGULAR MEETING of the ASIAN AMERICAN QUALITY OF LIFE ADVISORY COMMISSION MARCH 19, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. CITY HALL, BOARDS & COMMISSIONS ROOM #1101 301 W 2ND ST, AUSTIN, TX 78701 AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the Asian American Quality of Life 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, call or email Eric Anderson at (512) 974-2562 or eric.anderson@austintexas.gov. CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Hanna Huang, Chair Seonhye “Sonny” Sin Lily Trieu Nayer Sikder Mohsin Lari Satyajeet Dodia Pierre Nguyen CALL TO ORDER Sarah Chen, Vice Chair Kuo Yang Luan Tran Anna Lan Sabrina Sha Padmini Jambulapati Zahra Shakur Jamal-Hassan AGENDA PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL 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 Asian American Quality of Life Advisory Commission on February 20, 2024. DISCUSSION ITEMS Discussion of a 2024 Asian American and Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander Heritage Month proclamation. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 3. 4. Approve the creation of a working group on food security. Approve the creation of a working group related to a GraduAsian graduation event. Select an Asian American Quality of Life Advisory Commission member to represent the Commission to support the development and implementation of the Imagine Austin comprehensive engagement process. Update the Asian American Resource Center (AARC) working group membership. Approve a recommendation on the FY 2024-25 Budget for Asian American Resource Center (AARC) Customer and Front Desk Support. Approve a recommendation on the FY 2024-25 Budget for Asian American Resource Center (AARC) Senior Program Language Access. Approve a recommendation on the FY 2024-25 Budget for Asian American Resource Center (AARC) Signature Programs. Approve a recommendation on the FY 2024-25 Budget for an Equity Office Data Analyst Associate position. Approve a recommendation on the FY 2024-25 Budget related to Austin Public Health Immigrant Legal Services. Approve a recommendation on the FY 2024-25 Budget related to Austin Public Health Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Mental Health. Approve a …
ZONING & PLATTING COMMISSION AGENDA Tuesday, March 19, 2024 The Zoning and Platting Commission will convene at 6:00 PM on Tuesday, March 19, 2024, at Austin City Hall, Council Chambers, Room 1001 301 W. Second Street, Austin, TX. Some members of the Zoning and Platting Commission may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Scott Boone (District 1) Alejandra Flores (District 5) William D. Floyd (Mayor) David Fouts (District 2) Kendra Garrett (District 9) Betsy Greenberg - Vice-Chair (District 6) Ryan Puzycki (District 7) Hank Smith – Chair (District 8) Lonny Stern (District 3) Carrie Thompson – Secretary (District 10) District 4 - Vacant EXECUTIVE SESSION (No public discussion) The Zoning & Platting Commission will announce it will go into Executive Session, if necessary, pursuant to Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code, to receive advice from Legal Counsel on matters specifically listed on this agenda. The commission may not conduct a closed meeting without the approval of the city attorney. Private Consultation with Attorney – Section 551.071 PUBLIC COMMUNICATION The first four (4) speakers signed up prior to the speaker registration deadline will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. Attorney: AJ Urteaga, 512-974-2386 Commission Liaison: Andrew Rivera, 512-974-6508 APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approval of minutes of the Zoning and Platting Commission regular meeting on March 5, 2024. PUBLIC HEARINGS 2. Rezoning: Location: Owner/Applicant: Whats Up Texas LP Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: C14-2023-0126 - Spicewood Springs Residential; District 10 4920 Spicewood Springs Road, Bull Creek Drenner Group (Amanda Swor) LO-CO to MF-3-CO Recommended Sherri Sirwaitis, 512-974-3057, sherri.sirwaitis@austintexas.gov Planning Department C14-2023-0095 - 7302 & 7400 Decker Lane; District 1 7302 and 7400 Decker Lane, Decker and Elm Creek Watersheds 3. Rezoning: Location: Owner/Applicant: Cynthia Padilla-Gonzales and Jose Gonzales Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: Drenner Group (Leah Bojo) SF-2 to GR-MU Staff Recommendation is GR-MU-CO Jonathan Tomko, 512-974-1057, jonathan.tomko@austintexas.gov Planning Department 4. Rezoning: Location: Owner/Applicant: Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: C14-2024-0001 - 10911 Stonelake Boulevard; District 7 10911 Stonelake Boulevard, Walnut Creek 10911 Stonelake GP, LLC (Donald J. Reese) Armbrust & Brown, PLLC (Michael Whellan) LI to MF-6 Recommended Sherri Sirwaitis, 512-974-3057, sherri.sirwaitis@austintexas.gov Planning Department C14-2024-0003 - 13614 Metric; District 7 13614 Metric Boulevard, Walnut Creek 5. Rezoning: Location: Owner/Applicant: Woodforest National Bank (Tom Aderhold) Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: Drenner Group PC (Amanda Swor) …
Budget Request Subject: Request for Budget Allocation for Lawn Maintenance at the Historic Bethany Cemetery Dear African American Resource Advisory Commission, I am writing to request your consideration for a budget allocation dedicated to lawn maintenance for Austin's first African American cemetery. A well-maintained lawn contributes significantly to the overall preservation of this unique and historical space. As we strive to restore the grounds and record the history of the cemetery, we are reaching out to create partnerships with community stakeholders who are committed to preserving the history of East Austin. We must invest in saving the few remaining landmarks that remain in the city. Our goal is to preserve Bethany Cemetery, despite the new developments that are moving in, and the regular maintenance of the grounds is an integral part of the process. However, without regular maintenance, it is susceptible to deterioration, which could adversely impact our mission. I am confident that the proposed budget allocation for lawn maintenance will yield significant returns in terms of improved aesthetics, enhanced functionality for visitors to the site, and prolonged lifespan of the historic headstones. Moreover, it aligns with our commitment to excellence and responsible stewardship of this educational and historical community resource. We propose allocating funds toward the following essential maintenance services: ▪Lawn Mowing: Regular mowing is essential to control the height of the grass to promote healthy growth and enhance the overall appearance of the cemetery. ▪Fertilization and Weed Control: Proper fertilization and weed control measures are necessary to nourish the grass and prevent weed infestation. ▪Seasonal Cleanup: Periodic cleanup activities, including leaf removal and debris clearing, are necessary to maintain a tidy and inviting outdoor environment. By allocating resources to these maintenance tasks, we can preserve the integrity of the cemetery to maximize our preservation efforts, and promote its use to educators, and visitors to our city as well as all stakeholders. Thank you for considering this request. If you require any further information or clarification, please do not hesitate to contact me. Your support in this matter is appreciated. Sincerely, Sue Spears-Martin (512) 300-3675 President, Bethany Cemetery of Austin Bethanycemeteryofaustin@gmail.com Bethany Cemetery Association of Austin Budget Request Description: Funding Request for Lawn Maintenance for the Historic Bethany Cemetery, located at 1308 Springdale Road in Austin, Texas. This request would include but is not limited to cutting the 6.3-acre lot, trimming, and edging all trees, grave markers, and fencing. …
ASIAN AMERICAN QUALITY-OF-LIFE ADVISORY COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES 02.20.2024 ASIAN AMERICAN QUALITY-OF-LIFE ADVISORY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES FEBRUARY 20th, 2024 The ASIAN AMERICAN QUALITY-OF-LIFE ADVISORY COMMISSION convened a SPECIAL meeting on TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 20th, 2024, in the Boards and Commissions Room #1101 in City Hall (301 W. 2nd Street, Austin, Texas 78701). Chair HANNA HUANG called the ASIAN AMERICAN QUALITY-OF-LIFE ADVISORY COMMISSION MEETING to order at 6:11 pm CST. Commissioners in Attendance: Hanna Huang (Chair) Kuo Yang Padmini Jambulapati Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Sarah Chen (Vice-Chair) Seonhye “Sonny” Sin Pierre Nguyen Sabrina Sha Nayer Sikder Mohsin Lari Commissioners Absent: Lily Trieu Anna Lan Satyajeet Dodia Zahra Shakur Jamal-Hassan Staff in Attendance: Alejandra Mireles – Community Services Program Coordinator, Equity Office Eric Anderson – Program Coordinator, Office of City Clerk CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL 1 ASIAN AMERICAN QUALITY-OF-LIFE ADVISORY COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES 02.20.2024 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. a. Sergio Torres, Food and Resilience Coordinator, Office of Sustainability: follow up from 2021 food plan; start the process of compiling all the content from over the past two years which has included 21 workshops and 2,000 people. The office is creating a draft plan which should be ready for review and feedback from March 18-april 18. Love to hear from the Commission during a presentation or workgroup for feedback to the draft food plan in a future meeting. There will also be an online survey and an online review meeting on April 3 via zoom. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Discussion and possible action to approve the minutes of the COMMISSION’s SPECIAL MEETING on JANUARY 30th, 2024. The JANUARY 30th, 2024, the minutes were approved on COMMISSIONER SARAH CHEN’s motion, COMMISSIONER SONNY SIN’s second on a 9-0 vote. (Absent: Commissioner Lily Trieu, Anna Lan, Satyajeet Dodia, and Zahra Shakur Jamal-Hassan.) STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. Brie Franco, Intergovernmental Affairs Officer, 2023 Legislative Update. COMMISSIONER SARAH CHEN asks what the efforts were to deflect AE bills. Answer, to mitigate taking away from those investors into the AE (the city) to get the return (go back to the budget). COMMISSIONER HANNA HUANG asks between now and the next sessions, what can the Commission do to help the work in the city. Answer, given some of the Commission’s priorities, find …
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION Resource Management Commission Resolution 20240319-XX on Austin Energy Resource, Generation and Climate Protection Plan WHEREAS, the climate crisis continues to worsen and is causing harm to the Austin community. Immediately reducing greenhouse emissions is essential; and WHEREAS, the Austin Climate Equity Plan established a goal for the Austin community to reach net-zero greenhouse gas emissions, with approximately 75 percent reduction by 2030; and WHEREAS, the Austin Energy Resource, Generation and Climate Protection Plan to 2030 established that Austin Energy would achieve 100% carbon-free energy by 2035 and that Austin Energy would no longer invest in fossil fuel resources; and WHEREAS, in December 2022, the Austin City Council adopted Resolution 20221201- 040, which directed Austin Energy to collaborate with the Electric Utility Commission (EUC) to update the 2030 Austin Energy Resource, Generation and Climate Protection Plan; and WHEREAS, the electric market and federal incentives have changed significantly since the last update, and the financial viability of battery storage (as evidenced by widespread investment within the ERCOT market), as well as opportunities to improve energy efficiency and demand response programs and increase deployment of local solar make a transition to clean energy possible; and WHEREAS, the Electric Utility Commission Resource Planning Working Group consisted of 16 energy experts, including members of the Resource Management Commission and other community members, who met 14 times between September 2023 and January 2024 to learn about and discuss a wide variety of energy topics; and WHEREAS, the existing Austin Energy Resource, Generation and Climate Protection Plan to 2030 includes a goal to achieve carbon-free generation by 2035, which implies that Austin Energy’s gas-burning generation would be shut down, but the plan does not include details on how to fully replace those resources; and WHEREAS, the plan recommended by the Electric Utility Commission Resource Planning Working Group identifies a robust suite of clean energy resources that can be used to allow Austin Energy to achieve a full transition away from fossil fuels and other polluting resources, while maintaining reliability and affordability; WHEREAS, the plan recommended by the Electric Utility Commission Resource Planning Group could benefit from further refinement and input from Austin Energy; and WHEREAS, full the implementation of strategies to enable the transition to clean energy takes time, so moving from planning to implementation in a timely manner is important; and WHEREAS, Austin Energy’s mission is to deliver clean, affordable, reliable energy and excellent …
EUC Resource Planning Working Group Recommendations for the “Austin Energy Resource, Generation and Climate Protection Plan to 2035” Clean and Carbon-Free Energy for an Affordable and Livable Austin Presentation to the Resource Management Commission March 19, 2024 Alison Silverstein & Paul Robbins, RMC members 1 AE initial resource generation plan update process • Technology readiness assessment (readiness, affordability, local use to reduce congestion, high availability, dispatchability) Scenario modeling (including risks re extreme weather, local congestion and regulatory changes) • Balance goals of environmental sustainability, reliability, affordability & cost stability, with • • carbon-free mix by 2035 Initial recommendations Looked at a variety of supply and demand technologies plus new and upgraded transmission 2 AE resource generation plan “key take-aways” generation scenario modeling risk • Only one technology satisfies all criteria – hydrogen-capable natural gas-fired • No one technology can solve all our resource needs • All technologies that meet the readiness criteria (in green) were included in the • Only portfolios w/o high %s of solar or storage overcome extreme weather • Only portfolios incl hydrogen-capable combined cycle meet affordability goal and enable more renewables • Only portfolios w/ local supply overcome local congestion problems • Do more demand response, EE, DER (mostly Evs?), transmission • Move away from MW to GHG reduction to improve overall impact and effectiveness. 3 EUC-RMC Working Group recommends AE meet demand w/ renewables, demand response, energy efficiency, existing nuclear & batteries Local Solar Storage Coal & Nuclear Gas Generation Year 2027 Energy Efficiency Demand Response Renewable Energy 75 MW 65% 2030 200 MW 76% 10% Winter & 18% Summer Peak Reduction 15% Winter & 23% Summer Peak Reduction 20% Winter & 28% Summer Peak Reduction Retire Fayette ASAP & use REACH to limit use as much as allowed; No additional Nuclear No additional Nuclear Reduce emissions by 33% using REACH. No new gas generation Reduce emissions by 66% using REACH. No new gas generation 350 MW, with at least 150 MW behind- the-meter 150 MW, with at least 100 MW located in the Austin Energy load zone 500 MW, with at least 200 MW behind- the-mete 400 MW, with at least 200 MW located in the Austin Energy load zone 700 MW, with at least 250 MW behind- the-meter 500 MW, with at least 300 MW located in the AE load zone - at least 100 MW of long-duration storage Greenhouse Gas Reduction between …
