Control Tower Repairs and Roger Lavon Taylor Sr. Plaza Update RMMA Plan Implementation Advisory Commission May 14, 2024 1 Agenda • Control Tower – Past Work • Control Tower – Tower Base Plans • Control Tower – Current Repairs • Plaza Plans – Previous Design • Plaza Plans – Current Design • Anticipated Schedule • Control Tower – Present Challenges to Public Access 2 | RMMA PIAC | 05-14-2024 Control Tower – Past Work Control Tower Steps Taken • Structural support study: – – 2006: Studio 8, Architectural Engineers Collaborative completed its study (updated in 2008). 2010: Catellus hired Zapalac Reed Construction Co. to refurbish some portions of the Control Tower. • Economic reuse feasibility study: – 2015: Kinney & Associates delivered its report on potential reuse of the Control Tower: Significant barriers were identified related to health and safety of the building included fire safety and egress concerns. It was determined the Control Tower was not eligible for the National Register of Historic Places because the adjacent terminal was removed. Local historic designation was identified as a possibility, which would help secure grants if publicly owned or tax abatement if privately owned. • Asbestos and lead paint study: – – 2018: City commissioned Baer Engineering & Environmental Consulting Inc., which issued a “Full Asbestos and Full Lead Paint Report” of the conditions within the Control Tower. Both asbestos and lead paint were found in building materials. • • 2018: The Mueller Team secured historic zoning designation from the City and an historical marker from the State. 2020: McCann Adams Studio developed design guidelines for the tower block to protect views of the Control Tower and coordinate proposed uses within the block. 3 | RMMA PIAC | 05-14-2024 Control Tower – Tower Base Plans Tower Access Challenges • The white base of the former Control Tower was originally surrounded by the airport terminal; it became exposed when the terminal was deconstructed. • In 2021, at the online community meeting, some attendees expressed a desire to treat the tower base. • In 2021, the Mueller Team met with city historic preservation staff who provided guidance that: Treatment of the actual tower base would not be in line with the historic designation, and If a treatment was to be provided it would need to be offset from the building so as not to affect the integrity of the structure. …
Community Needs Assessment | Phase 1 / Preliminary Findings Summary of Community Engagement May 2024 TABLE OF CONTENTS Background .................................................01 Timeline ..........................................................02 Communications and Engagement Approach ...........................03-04 Goals, Tools & Tactics ................................05 Community Feedback ......................06-15 Exhibit A: Marketing and Outreach Materials ..........................17-25 Exhibit B: Community Consulations .............................................26 2024 COMMUNITY NEEDS ASSESSMENT BACKGROUND This report details the public engagement efforts for developing the FY25- 29 Consolidated Plan. The consolidated plan is a five-year funding strategy that guides how to distribute approximately $14 million in annual grant funding from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The public services and programs from this grant address things like affordable housing, job creation, and public service needs for low- and moderate-income families, persons with disabilities, and seniors. As required by the U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development (HUD), a community needs assessment is conducted each year to ensure that federal funding meets the needs of the Austin community. This year, we expanded the community needs assessment so that programming funded by local dollars can also benefit from the community’s feedback. Phase 1: In this first phase of the report we outline the community needs that we have heard through the engagement process so far. This input has informed the first draft of the funding strategy for federal dollars and we are now seeking feedback on that draft. Phase 2: A second phase of the report will be produced over the next few months as engagement continues. The phase 2 report will show not only how feedback is used within the finalized consolidated plan but will also include other efforts the Housing Department is making to address community needs. 2024 COMMUNITY NEEDS ASSESSMENT | 01 TIMELINE STAFF CREATES FIRST DRAFT OF THE CONSOLIDATED PLAN APRIL 2024 FINALIZED PLAN APPROVED BY CITY COUNCIL JULY 2024 COMMUNITY CONSULTATIONS AND INITIAL SURVEY FEB - MARCH 2024 COMMUNITY PROVIDEDS FEEDBACK ON DRAFT PLAN MAY - JUNE 2024 COMMUNITY FEEDBACK LOOP CONTINUES AUG - SEP 2024 NEW CONSOLIDATD PLAN BEGINS OCTOBER 1, 2024 2024 COMMUNITY NEEDS ASSESSMENT | 02 COMMUNICATIONS AND ENGAGEMENT APPROACH The Housing Department engages with the community regularly at community events, through the experiences of program participants, and often for specific initiatives and projects. The engagement required for our 5-Year Federal Funding plan serves as a time to pause and assess even more intentionally and build a deeper understanding of the experiences people are …
Draft FY 25-29 Consolidated Plan Summary Brief The City of Austin’s draft Consolidated Plan proposes how to allocate funding for the next 5 years of federal entitlement grants from the U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development, from October 1, 2024 to September 30, 2029. The public services and programs from this federal funding address community needs like affordable housing, job creation, and public service support for low- and moderate-income families, persons with disabilities, and seniors. Each year the City of Austin receives the following grant entitlements from HUD: • Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) • HOME Investment Partnerships Grant (HOME) • Emergency Solutions Grants (ESG) • Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA) By incorporating robust community dialogue, the City of Austin Housing Department has prepared estimates of allocations for each of the next 5 years of HUD entitlement funding to meet resident needs. Feedback was gathered through virtual and in-person community meetings and a community-wide survey on www.SpeakUpAustin.org/MyCommunityNeeds. HUD determines how much funding cities and counties will receive annually based on a formula, with the dollar amounts fluctuating each year. As of May 2, 2024, HUD has not released funding allocations for the upcoming fiscal year (FY 25). Therefore, per guidance from HUD, the draft FY 25-29 Consolidated Plan and FY 25 Action Plan are written using estimates of anticipated funding. The estimations of total funding and service goals by program for the upcoming 5 years can be found in section SP-45 Goals Summary of the draft Consolidated Plan. Additionally, estimated funding amounts over 5 years are shown proportionally in this summary document. Considerations in this draft of the Consolidated Plan for FY 2025-29: • The Tenants’ Rights Assistance (TRA) program will no longer be funded by CDBG and will be funded by local dollars. CDBG funding previously allocated toward TRA will be allocated toward Childcare Services for all five years. • The Architectural Barrier Removal – Renter program will no longer be funded by CDBG. • Infrastructure development will e funded by CDBG annually at $2,500,000 for five years. Funding amounts are estimated using the actual allocations made in the most recent Fiscal Year, 2023-2024. Since HUD does not provide information for how much funding the City will receive over 5 years, staff will adjust program funding amounts proportionally each year. Once FY 2025 funding allocations are released by HUD, the City’s FY 2025 Action Plan (included …
Resumen del Plan Consolidado de los años Fiscales 2025-2029 En la versión preliminar del Plan Consolidado de la ciudad de Austin, se propone cómo asignar los fondos para los próximos 5 años de subvenciones federales del Departamento de Vivienda y Desarrollo Urbano (Housing and Urban Development, HUD), del 1 de Octubre de 2024 al 30 de septiembre de 2029. Los servicios y programas públicos de esta financiación federal abordan necesidades de la comunidad como la vivienda asequible, la creación de puestos de trabajo y el apoyo en materia de servicios públicos para familias con ingresos bajos y moderados, personas con discapacidades y adultos mayores. Cada año, la ciudad de Austin recibe las siguientes subvenciones del HUD: • Subvención del Bloque para el Desarrollo Comunitario (Community Development Block Grant, CDBG) • Subvención del Programa de Asociaciones de Inversión (HOME) • Subvención de Solución de Emergencia (Emergency Solution Grant, ESG) • Oportunidades de Vivienda para personas con VIH/SIDA (Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS, HOPWA) Al incorporar un sólido diálogo comunitario, el Departamento de Vivienda de la ciudad de Austin preparó estimaciones de las asignaciones para cada uno de los próximos 5 años de permisos de financiación del HUD para satisfacer las necesidades de los residentes. Los comentarios se recopilaron en reuniones virtuales y presenciales y en una encuesta comunitaria en www.SpeakUpAustin.org/MyCommunityNeeds. El HUD determina el monto de los fondos que recibirán anualmente las ciudades y los condados basándose en una fórmula, en la que las cantidades en dólares fluctúan cada año. A partir del 2 de mayo de 2024, el HUD no ha publicado las asignaciones de fondos para el próximo año fiscal (FY25). Por lo tanto, siguiendo las orientaciones del HUD, la versión preliminar del Plan Consolidado para los años fiscales comprendidos entre 2025 y 2029 y el Plan de Acción para el año fiscal 25 se redactaron utilizando estimaciones de la financiación prevista. Las estimaciones de la financiación total y los objetivos de servicio por programa para los próximos 5 años se pueden encontrar en la sección SP-45 Resumen de Objetivos de la versión preliminar del Plan Consolidado. Además, los importes de financiación estimados a lo largo de 5 años se muestran proporcionalmente en este documento de resumen. Consideraciones en esta versión preliminar del Plan Consolidado para los años fiscales comprendidos entre 2025 y 2029: • El Programa de Asistencia para los Derechos de los Inquilinos (TRA) ya no …
CITY OF AUSTIN CITIZEN PARTICIPATION PLAN A. PURPOSE Participating Jurisdictions (PJs) that receive U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) entitlement grant funds must develop a Citizen Participation Plan (CPP). The CPP describes efforts that will be undertaken to encourage community members to participate in the development of the City’s federal reports: Assessment of Fair Housing (AFH), Consolidated Plan, Annual Action Plan, and the Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER). The CPP is designed to encourage the participation of city residents in the development of the federal reports listed above, particularly those residents who are predominantly low- and moderate-income. For purposes of CDBG funding, a resident is considered to be low-income if their family income equals 50% or less of median family income (MFI), as estimated by HUD. A person is considered to be moderate-income if their family income is between 50% and 80% of MFI. Predominately low-to moderate-income neighborhoods are defined as any neighborhood where at least 51% of the residents have incomes equal to or below 80% of the MFI for any given year. The determination of whether a neighborhood meets the low-to moderate income definition is made by the City at the time a project of area-wide benefit is funded based on current data provided by HUD. The CPP also encourages local and regional institutions and other organizations (including businesses, developers, and community and faith-based organizations) to participate in the process of developing and implementing the Consolidated Plan and related reports. The City takes appropriate actions to encourage the participation of persons of minority backgrounds, persons with limited-English proficiency, and persons with disabilities. It is important to note that HUD’s use of the statutory term “citizen participation” does not in any way limit engagement and consultation with community members based on legal status or country of origin. Any person that resides in the Austin metro area is encouraged to provide input about the federal reporting process as outlined in this CPP. The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. The City of Austin does not discriminate on the basis of disability in the admission or access to, or treatment or employment in its programs and activities. The City of Austin considers it the right of …
PLAN DE PARTICIPACIÓN CIUDADANA DE LA CIUDAD DE AUSTIN A. PROPÓSITO Las Jurisdicciones Participantes (PJ, por sus siglas en inglés) que reciben fondos de subvención garantizada por ley del Departamento de Vivienda y Desarrollo Urbano (HUD) de los Estados Unidos deben desarrollar un Plan de Participación Ciudadana (CPP, por sus siglas en inglés). El CPP describe las iniciativas que se llevarán a cabo para fomentar la participación de los miembros de la comunidad en el desarrollo de los informes federales de la Ciudad: Evaluación de Vivienda Justa (AFH), Plan Consolidado, Plan de Acción Anual y el Informe Consolidado Anual de Rendimiento y Evaluación (CAPER). los El CPP está diseñado para fomentar la participación de los residentes de la ciudad en el desarrollo de informes federales mencionados anteriormente, en especial aquellos residentes que perciben predominantemente ingresos bajos y moderados. Para los fines de asignación de fondos de Subvención en Bloque para Desarrollo Comunitario (CDBG), se considera que un residente tiene ingresos bajos cuando el ingreso familiar es igual al 50% o menos del ingreso familiar mediano (MFI), según lo estimado por el HUD. Una persona se considera de ingresos moderados cuando su ingreso familiar está entre el 50% y el 80% del MFI. Los vecindarios de ingresos predominantemente bajos a moderados se definen como cualquier vecindario donde al menos el 51% de los residentes tienen ingresos iguales o inferiores al 80% del MFI para un año determinado. La Ciudad determina si un vecindario cumple con la definición de ingresos bajos a moderados al momento de financiar un proyecto de beneficio en toda el área, utilizando datos actuales proporcionados por el HUD. El CPP también fomenta la participación de instituciones locales y regionales y otras organizaciones (incluidas empresas, desarrolladores y organizaciones comunitarias y religiosas) en el proceso de desarrollo e implementación del Plan Consolidado y los informes relacionados. La Ciudad lleva a cabo medidas adecuadas para promover la participación de personas de grupos minoritarios, personas con dominio limitado del inglés y personas con discapacidades. Es importante destacar que el uso por parte del HUD del término estatutario "participación ciudadana" de ninguna manera limita la participación y consulta con los miembros de la comunidad según su condición legal o país de origen. Se alienta a cualquier persona que resida en el área metropolitana de Austin a proporcionar información sobre el proceso de presentación de informes federales, tal como se describe en este CPP. …
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION Robert Mueller Municipal Airport Plan Implementation Advisory Commission Recommendation Number: (20240514-002): Recommendation to the Austin City Council to approve an extension to the Master Developer Agreement between the City of Austin and Catellus Austin, LLC WHEREAS, the City of Austin and Catellus Austin, LLC entered into the December 2, 2004, Master Development Agreement for the public-private partnership to redevelop the former Robert Mueller Municipal Airport, and the Term of that Agreement is set to end on December 2, 2024; and, WHEREAS, a few essential Mueller projects and processes will take longer to complete, including the sale of all land under the terms of the MDA, the delivery of additional affordable housing units, and the delivery of two public parks and open spaces: the Roger Lavon Taylor, Sr. Plaza surrounding the base of the Mueller Control Tower and the Mueller portion of the larger Tannehill Branch Greenbelt and Trail; and, WHEREAS, since 2004 the initial planned density has been intentionally increased, while enduring three major economic setbacks including the Great Recession, global pandemic, and sustained higher interest rates; and, WHEREAS, our Commission charge is to advise the City Council on implementation of the Robert Mueller Municipal Airport Master Plan; NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Robert Mueller Municipal Airport Plan Implementation Advisory Commission recommends that the City Council approve an amendment to the Mueller Master Development Agreement to extend the Term to December 31, 2028, and additional amendments to support the extension, including: resetting the calculation of required property takedowns; extending the amount of time to prepare final project accounting; and adjusting Catellus and City administrative fees needed to complete MDA obligations, in order to fully accomplish the vision and goals of the City Council-adopted Mueller Master Plan. Date of Approval: May 14, 2024 Record of the vote: Unanimous on 10-0; Commissioner Jackson was absent. Attest: Jill Fagan, Liaison Robert Mueller Municipal Airport Plan Implementation Advisory Commission
PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES TUESDAY, MAY 14, 2024 The PLANNING COMMISSION convened in a REGULAR meeting Tuesday, May 14, 2024, at Austin City Hall, Council Chambers, Room 1001 301 W. Second Street, Austin, TX. Chair Hempel called the Planning Commission Meeting to order at 6:12 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Greg Anderson, Awais Azhar, Nadia Barrera-Ramirez, Adam Haynes, Claire Hempel, Felicity Maxwell, Jennifer Skidmore Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Grayson Cox, Alberta Philips Commissioners absent: Patrick Howard, Ryan Johnston, Jennifer Mushtaler, Alice Woods Ex-Officio Members Present: Jessica Cohen – Chair of Board of Adjustment PUBLIC COMMUNICATION Tiffany Washington, on preserving land for agriculture APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of April 23, 2024 and April 30, 2024. The minutes from the regular meeting of the Planning Commission on April 23 and the Special Called meeting on April 20, 2024 of the Planning Commission were approved on the consent agenda on Vice Chair Azhar’s motion, Chair Hempel’s second on a 9–0 vote. Commissioners Howard, Johnston, Mushtaler, and Woods were absent. PUBLIC HEARINGS 2. Plan Amendment: Location: Owner/Applicant: Agent: NPA-2023-0002.01 - Christ Church Planning; District 3 112 and 206 Medina St., 1001, 1005, 1010 E. 2nd St. and 105 San Marcos St., Waller Creek Watershed Christ Church of Central Austin Thrower Design, LLC (Victoria Haase and Ron Thrower) Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: Recreation and Open Space, Single Family and Civic to Mixed Use land use Pending; Staff Postponement June 11, 2024 Maureen Meredith, 512-974-2695, maureen.meredith@austintexas.gov Planning Department Motion to grant staff’s request for postponement of this item to June 11, 2024 was approved on the consent agenda on the motion from Vice Chair Azhar’s motion, Chair Hempel’s second on a 9–0 vote. Commissioners Howard, Johnston, Mushtaler, and Woods were absent. 3. Plan Amendment: Location: Owner/Applicant: Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: NPA-2023-0019.01 - Duval Street Residences; District 9 3303, 3303 Duval St. and 501, 505 Harris Ave., Waller Creek Watershed 3305 Duval St LLC (Joshua Lake McGuire) Clean Tag Permits (Linda Sullivan) Single Family to Multifamily Residential land use Staff Postponement to May 28, 2024 Maureen Meredith, 512-974-2695, maureen.meredith@austintexas.gov Motion to grant staff’s request for postponement of this item to May 28, 2024 was approved on the consent agenda on the motion from Vice Chair Azhar’s motion, Chair Hempel’s second on a 9–0 vote. Commissioners Howard, Johnston, Mushtaler, and Woods were absent. 4. Rezoning: Location: Owner/Applicant: Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: C14-2024-0035 - …
AUSTIN INTEGRATED WATER RESOURCE PLANNING COMMUNITY TASK FORCE REGULAR MEETING MINUTES TUESDAY, May 14, 2024 The Austin Integrated Water Resource Planning Community Task Force convened in a Regular Meeting on May 14, 2024, with Social Distancing Modifications. Chair WALKER called the meeting to order at 12:03 pm. Members in Attendance: Jennifer Walker, Chair Paul DiFiore Madelline Mathis Ex-Officio Members in Attendance: Kevin Critendon Members in Attendance Remotely: Hani Michel Todd Bartee Bill Moriarty Vanessa Puig Williams Perry Lorenz Robert Mace Austin Water Staff: Shay Ralls Roalson Teresa Lutes Kevin Kluge Marisa Flores Gonzalez Helen Gerlach Emily Rafferty Others in Attendance: Chase Bryan, COA Housing and Planning Jim Edwards 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 Austin Integrated Water Resource Planning Community Task Force liaison Emily Rafferty at 512-972-0427, for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. Page 1 of 2 PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approval of the meeting minutes from the special called April 25, 2024, Task Force meeting. The minutes from the April 25th meeting were approved on Member DIFIORE’S motion and Member MATHIS’ second on an 9-0 vote. STAFF BRIEFINGS, PRESENTATIONS, AND/OR REPORTS 2. Update on Lower Colorado River and Highland Lakes water supply conditions The presentation was made by Emily Rafferty, Program Manager I, Austin Water. 3. Update on Single Family Residential Landscape Transformation Ordinances The presentation was made by Kevin Kluge, Division Manager, Water Conservation, Austin Water. 4. Update on Water Forward 2024 Demand Management Strategies The presentation was made by Teresa Lutes, Managing Engineer, Austin Water. VOTING ITEMS None Chair WALKER adjourned the meeting at 1:53pm. The minutes were approved at the June 4th, 2024, meeting on Hani Michel’s motion, Paul DiFiore’ second on a 7-0 vote with one vacancy. Task Force Member Perry Lorenz, Jennifer Walker, and Todd Bartee absent. 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 …
Construction Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes Tuesday, May 14, 2024 CONSTRUCTION ADVISORY COMMITTEE REGULAR MEETING MINUTES TUESDAY, May 14, 2024 The Construction Advisory Committee convened in a Regular meeting on Tuesday, May 14, 2024, at 505 Barton Springs Road, 8th Floor – Conference Room 822 in Austin, Texas. Chair Lyn Nance-Hendricks called the Construction Advisory Committee Meeting to order at 10:08 a.m. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance: Chair, Lyn Nance-Hendricks Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Vice Chair Jeff Musgrove, Michelle Dahlstrom, Riley Drake, Candelario Vazquez, Calvin Williams PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Approve the minutes of the Construction Advisory Committee Regular Meeting on March 19, 2024. The minutes from the meeting of 3/19/2024 were approved on Jeff Musgrove’s motion, Riley Drake second on a 6-0 vote. Ron Lord, Benjamin Marchiony, and Bianca Medina- Leal absent. STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. Director’s Report on Capital Delivery Services Project Updates The presentation was made by Eric Bailey, Capital Delivery Services DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS Elect Chair – Lyn Nance-Hendricks and Vice Chair – Riley Drake. Presentation by Felecia Shaw regarding Small and Minority Business Resources updates. Presentation by Andrea Nicholls regarding Better Builder Program/Workers Defense Project 3. 4. 5. . Chair Lyn Nance-Hendricks adjourned the meeting at 11:30 a.m. without objection. 1 Construction Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes Tuesday, May 14, 2024 The minutes were approved at the 6/11/2024 meeting on Ron Lord’s motion, Michelle Dahlstrom second on a 6-0 vote. Benjamin Marchiony and Bianca Medina-Leal were absent. Vice Chair Riley Drake was off the dais. 2
RMMA PIAC MEETING MINUTES Tuesday, May 14, 2024 ROBERT MUELLER MUNICIPAL AIRPORT PLAN IMPLEMENTATION ADVISORY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES TUESDAY, MAY 14, 2024 The Robert Mueller Municipal Airport Plan Implementation Advisory Commission convened in a regular meeting on Tuesday, May 14, 2024, at the Austin Energy Headquarters located at 4815 Mueller Boulevard Austin, TX 78723. The meeting was also offered via videoconference. Chair Jones called the Robert Mueller Municipal Airport Plan Implementation Advisory Commission Meeting to order at 6:08 p.m. Commission Members in Attendance: David Neider Martin Luecke Joshua Rudow Kathy Sokolic Michael Jones, Chair Rick Krivoniak, Vice-Chair Richard Brimer Andrew Clements Corky Hilliard Commission Members in Attendance Remotely: Kenneth Ronsonette PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Minutes from the Regular Meeting on April 9, 2024, and Special Called Meeting on April 30, 2024, were approved on Commissioner Krivoniak’s motion, Commissioner Ronsonette’s second on a 10-0 vote; Commissioner Jackson was absent. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 2. Discussion and action on a recommendation to City Council to approve an amendment to extend the term of the Mueller Master Developer Agreement: The motion to approve a recommendation to Council to extend the Term of the Mueller MDA to December 31, 2028, and additional amendments to support the extension, was approved on Commissioner Krivoniak’s motion, Commissioner Brimer’s second on a 10-0 vote; Commissioner Jackson was absent. 1 RMMA PIAC MEETING MINUTES DISCUSSION Tuesday, May 14, 2024 3. Presentation by City Staff, Studio 8 Architects and Studio Balcones on the Control Tower repairs and Roger Lavon Taylor Sr. Plaza design update: Christine Freundl (City Staff), Paul Detke (Studio 8) and Ilse Frank (Studio Balcones) updated the Commission on past and present Control Tower repairs, and revisions to the landscape design around the base of the tower. 4. Discussion by Commissioners on Annual Report Topics: The Commissioners discussed future planning and potential topics for their 2023 Annual Report, including the transition work underway. 5. Discussion by Commissioners related to the Browning Hangar’s disposition and long- term ownership: Commissioners discussed options for maintaining public access to the Hangar, long-term stewardship by commercial users, and MDA development terms. WORKING GROUP/COMMITTEE UPDATES 6. Update from Mueller Transition Working Group: Commissioner Hilliard updated the Commission on their latest stakeholder meeting with the Mueller Foundation and future topics they are focusing on, including Mueller assets and infrastructure. FUTURE …
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES MAY 14, 2024 The COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION convened in a REGULAR MEETING on MAY 14, 2024, at City Hall Boards and Commissions Room 1101, 301 West 2nd Street, in Austin, Texas. Some members of the commission participated by video conference. CALL TO ORDER Chair Thompson called the meeting to order at 6:37pm with 8 members present. Commissioners Brown, Estevan Delgado and Jaso were absent. Commissioner Bertha Delgado joined the dais at 6:55pm. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance: Cheryl Thompson (Chair) Bertha Delgado Raul Longoria Michael Tolliver Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Jenny Achilles Jose Noe Elias (Vice Chair) Jo Anne Ortiz Gavin Porter Julia Woods Board Members/Commissioners Absent: Steven Brown Estevan Delgado Staff Members in Attendance Nefertitti Jackmon Letitia Brown Ed Blake Lisa Rodriguez Angel Zambrano 1 PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Zenobia Joseph addressed the CDC. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the April 9, 2024, Community Development Commission meeting minutes. The minutes of the meeting of, April 9, 2024, minutes were approved on Commissioner Tolliver’s motion, Commissioner Longoria’s second, on a 9-0-0 vote with Commissioners Brown, Jaso and E. Delgardo absent. BRIEFINGS 2. Briefing on new and departing Commissioners (Chair Thompson) Chair Thompson gave the briefing. 3. Briefing on Special Called Meeting May 4, 2024 (Chair Thompson) Chair Thompson gave the briefing. DISCUSSION ITEMS 4. Discussion and update on FY 25-29 Consolidated Plan Process (Chris Duran, Grants Program Manager; Housing Department) Chris Duran gave the update and responded to questions. PUBLIC HEARING 5. Conduct a public hearing to receive comment on community needs for the City's Fiscal Year 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan that will be submitted to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development as part of the City's application for federal funding. Zenobia Joseph addressed the board with questions and concerns regarding the 2025- 2029 Consolidated Plan. 6. Conduct a public hearing to receive comment on the City’s revised Citizen Participation Plan as part of the Fiscal Year 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan process that secures federal funding for the City from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. On Commissioner Longoria’s motion, Commissioner Bertha Delgado’s second, a motion to postpone the public hearing was approved on a 9-0-0 vote. Chair Thompson requested that the public hearing to receive comments on the City’s revised Citizen Participation Plan be placed on the June agenda. 2 DISCUSSION ITEMS 7. Presentation and discussion on the Community Services Block Grant …
Impact Fee Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes Tuesday, May 14, 2024 IMPACT FEE ADVISORY COMMITTEE REGULAR MEETING TUESDAY, May 14, 2024 The Impact Fee Advisory Committee convened a regular meeting on Tuesday, May 14, 2024, at 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Drive in Austin, Texas, and remotely via WEBEX. Committee Members (CM) in Attendance: BOBAK TEHRANY, Chair SABA HATAMI HARRISON HUDSON Committee Members in Attendance Remotely: CHANNY SOEUR Committee Members Absent: Chi Lee Susan Turrieta, Vice Chair Committee has 1 vacancy. Staff in Attendance: Nathan Aubert (Transportation & Public Works, TPW) Tyler Farrar (Transportation & Public Works) Nam Nguyen (Austin Water) CALL TO ORDER Chair Tehrany called the meeting of the Impact Fee Advisory Committee to order at 4:43 p.m. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL No speakers. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Impact Fee Advisory Committee January 10, 2024, meeting. The minutes from the meeting on 01/10/24 were approved on Committee Member Hudson’s motion, Committee Member Hatami’s second on a 4-0 vote. Vice Chair Turrieta and Committee Member Lee were absent. 1 Impact Fee Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes Tuesday, May 14, 2024 Approve the minutes of the Impact Fee Advisory Committee February 13, 2024, meeting. The minutes from the meeting on 02/13/24 were approved on Committee Member Hatami’s motion, Committee Member Hudson’s second on a 4-0 vote. Vice Chair Turrieta and Committee Member Lee were absent. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS Discussion and possible action on the water and wastewater Semi-Annual Impact Fee Report for October 1, 2023, through March 31, 2024, as set forth in the functions of the advisory committee, Austin City Code and Chapter 395-058 of the Texas Local Government Code. Nam Nguyen, Financial Manager II, Austin Water presented. A motion to approve the water and wastewater Semi-Annual Impact Fee Report for October 1, 2023, through March 31, 2024, was made by Committee Member Hudson and seconded by Committee Member Hatami. The motion was approved on a 4-0 vote. Committee Member Lee and Vice Chair Turrieta were absent. Discussion and possible action on the transportation and public works Semi-Annual Impact Fee Report for October 1, 2023, through March 31, 2024, as set forth in the functions of the advisory committee, Austin City Code and Chapter 395.058 of the Texas Local Government Code. Tyler Farrar, Capitol Improvement Program Manager, Transportation and Public Works Department presented. A motion to approve the transportation and public works Semi-Annual Impact Fee Report for October …
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT SPECIAL CALLED MEETING – Training Session BOARDS AND COMMISSION ROOM 1101 MINUTES Thursday, February 22, 2024 The BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT convened in a Special Called Meeting – Training Session on Thursday, February 22, 2024, at 301 West 2nd Street in Austin, Texas. Chair Jessica Cohen called the Board of Adjustment Meeting to order at 1:15 p.m. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance in-Person: Jessica Cohen-Chair, Melissa Hawthorne-Vice Chair, Jeffery Bowen, Marcel Gutierrez-Garza, Brian Poteet, Michael Von Ohlen Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Maggie Shahrestani, Yung-ju Kim Board Member/Commissioners absent: Thomas Ates, Janel Venzant, Kelly Blume (Alternate) and Suzanne Valentine (Alternate) Some members of the BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT may be participating by videoconference. No actions or votes will be taken. 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 email elaine.ramirez@austintexas.gov or call 512-974-2202. CALL TO ORDER 1:15 PM TRAINING SESSION Board of Adjustment Deep Dive: Key Topics & Issues 1. Overview -Brent Lloyd (BOA) remote participation by telephone. To remotely, register speak to General Background The history of BOAs & their role in zoning Creation of Austin’s BOA What BOAs do: Variances Special Exceptions Appeals Variances: Criteria for Approval & Other Considerations What constitutes a “hardship”? When is a property deprived of “reasonable use”? What does it mean to alter “area character? Variance conditions – what are they for and when are they appropriate? New state legislation affecting BOA variance criteria? Special Exceptions Administrative Appeals What are they, and how are they different from variances? Austin’s use of special exceptions? What’s an appeal, and how is it different than a variance or exception? Considerations unique to appeals. Issues Specific to Residential Review -Alex Creel and Mike Peralta (Residential Review) Subchapter F (Residential Design & Compatibility) Special Exceptions Other issues Environmental & Lake Austin Issues -John Clement (WPD) Lake Austin Regulations Heritage Tree Issues Related topics 4. Boat Docks & Compatibility- Clarissa Davis (LUR) ADJOURNMENT 3:30PM The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be …
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT REGULAR MEETING MINUTES MONDAY, March 11, 2024 The BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT convened in a Regular meeting on Monday, March 11, 2024, at 301 West 2nd Street in Austin, Texas. Chair Jessica Cohen called the Board of Adjustment Meeting to order at 5:39 p.m. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance in-Person: Jessica Cohen-Chair, Melissa Hawthorne-Vice Chair, Jeffery Bowen, Marcel Gutierrez-Garza, Brian Poteet, Michael Von Ohlen Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Thomas Ates, Maggie Shahrestani, Yung-ju Kim, Janel Venzant Board Member/Commissioners absent: None PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first (4) four speakers signed up/register prior (no later than noon the day before the meeting) 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. None APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Board of Adjustment Regular meeting on January 8, 2024. On-Line Link: DRAFT MINUTES January 8, 2024 The minutes from the meeting of January 8, 2024 were approved on Vice-Chair Melissa Hawthorne’s motion, Board Member Marcel Gutierrez-Garza second on a 6-0 vote (Board members Thomas Ates, Yung-ju Kim, Janel Venzant, Maggie Shahrestani off dais-virtual). PUBLIC HEARINGS Discussion and action on the following cases. New Variance cases: 2. 3. C15-2024-0004 Leah Peraldo for Paige Mycoskie 3200 Stratford Hills Lane On-Line Link: ITEM02 ADV PACKET; AE REPORT; NO PRESENTATION The applicant is requesting the following variance(s) from the Land Development Code, Section 25-2-899 (Fences as Accessory Uses) (F) (1) to increase the height permitted from six (6) feet (required) to twelve (12) feet (requested), in order to erect a fence on west property line in an “PUD”, Planned Unit Development zoning district. Note: The Land Development Code 25-2-899 Fences as Accessory Uses (F) a solid fence along a property line may be constructed to a maximum height of eight feet if each owner of property that adjoins a section of the fence that exceeds a height of six feet files written consent to the construction of the fence with the building official; and (1) there is a change in grade of at least two feet within 50 feet of the boundary between adjoining properties; or (2) a structure, including a telephone junction box, exists that is reasonably likely to enable a child to climb over a six foot fence and gain access to a hazardous situation, including a swimming pool. The public hearing was closed by …
