To: South Central Waterfront Advisory Board From: Alan Holt Date: September 23, 2020 RE: Financial Calculator Assumptions- Notes, Affordable [housing], and Market __________________________________________________________________________ At the September 23, 2020 meeting of the SCWAB, staff will provide a real-time demonstration of the Financial Calculator, developed by ECONorthwest for the City of Austin Planning Department. The Financial Calculator is a dynamic spreadsheet which combines multiple layers of varying inputs (physical project costs; district buildout assumptions; redevelopment assumptions, etc.) that can be mixed-and-matched to do scenario pro forma analysis. During this demonstration, staff will show the kinds of data which are included with the multiple “tabs” in the spreadsheet. The full range of tabs include: Notes; Rollup; Development Summary; Plan Scenarios; Pro Formas; OTC; Market; Infrastructure; Affordable. Some of those data inputs the SCWAB has seen before. For instance, the “Infrastructure” tab includes the information from the District Physical Framework Project Costs spreadsheet, which was backup material provided to the SCWAB earlier this year that associates the costs per property. Another tab (“OTC”) looks specifically at six redevelopment scenarios for affordable housing on the One Texas Center parking lot, which was also supplied as backup in a prior SCWAB meeting. This supporting pdf backup provides a snapshot of the following three tabs, for the purpose of informing the live demonstration of the calculator tool at today’s meeting: This tab provides an overview of the methodology, assumptions and terms that ECONorthwest used in developing the calculator. The “Notes” tab provides specific definitions for data found in the subsequent tabs. Notes Tab: Affordable Tab: The “Affordable” tab contains information about the cost incurred by the City of Austin to produce income-restricted housing units, with the intention to incentivize and support affordable housing to ultimately equal 20% of the district’s new residential units. The data draws from recent affordable housing projects that the NHCD helped develop. Market Assumptions Tab: The “Market” tab includes critical market assumption inputs that affect the pro forma analysis. In 2016, the SCW Appendices called these inputs the “development assumptions.” These are the range of inputs that a developer uses to create a pro forma analysis. For this new calculator, EcoNorthwest recycled the development assumptions from 2016 as one potential input, and created six new “Development Assumptions” that can be chosen to compare the feasibility. For the demonstration today, the “2019 Interviews” market assumptions are used to drive the financial modeling. These values …
South Central Waterfront SCW Financial Analysis & Calculator : September 23, 2020 South Central Waterfront Advisory Board| Austin, TX THE SCW VISION: Community Benefits Financially feasible Public/Private Partnerships to make the district: ● GREEN: Retrofitting 17 new acres of connected parks, trails, plazas and open spaces across a patchwork of properties ● CONNECTED: Insert .6 miles of new streets, add over 2 miles of refurbished and new sidewalks, and include transit options, to create a walkable and transit- friendly district ● AFFORDABLE: Incentive and support affordable housing to ultimately equal 20% of the district’s new residential units Context of presentation: 1. Council Resolution on SCW (Feb. 2020): …”The City Council directs the City Manager to provide a briefing to City Council on the status of the update to the financial and economic assumptions [for a] Tax Increment Financing Plan.” 2. The “Statesman PUD” is in process. 3. Impending creation of the Austin Economic Development Corporation (AECD). Underlying questions to presentation: 1. How does the calculator address a portion of the Council directive? a. Given the limits of the calculator, how do we complete the TIRZ market feasibility & absorption/revenue forecast to fully address the Council directive? 2. How might the financial calculator inform the “Statesman” PUD review? 3. How might the financial calculator inform the impending AEDC? Updating the infrastructure plan: The big shift WATERFRONT PARK INTERNAL STREETS BARTON SPRINGS EXTENSION CROCKETT SQUARE E Riverside 2016 SCW Plan 2020 Modified SCW Plan ● Block Structure reflects idealized district vision ● Barton Springs Alignment: ○ ○ ○ ○ Requires City Leadership to facilitate cooperation between two major property owners - Cox & Crockett Requires City Initiative and Public Funding to complete the construction Park & Pedestrian Plazas - 9.6 acres; flexible layout Crockett Square - 1 acre plaza; flexible layout + Green Connector ● Open Space Requirements: ● Block Structure follows the flexible guidelines laid out in the 2016 Plan and reflects on- the-ground realities ● Barton Springs Alignment: follows property boundary between Cox & Crockett Barton Springs on Cox property consistent w/ 2019 PUD proposal ■ This shift requires Cox to dedicate ~1.6 acres to Barton Springs Rd. that would otherwise have been on Crockett ● Open Space Requirements: Key Open Spaces change slightly to accommodate the altered grid structure Cox Property requirement ~ 9 acres Park & Pedestrian Plazas Crockett Property - 1.3 acre plaza; flexible layout + Green …
DRAFT | September 23, 2020 DRAFT | September 23, 2020 DRAFT | August 18, 2020 South Central Waterfront 2020 South Central Waterfront Vision Framework Plan Update DRAFT | September 23, 2020 DRAFT | September 23, 2020 Table of Contents 2 5 8 25 48 Introduction Physical Framework Financial Framework Appendices City Leadership : Implementation Priorities DRAFT | September 23, 2020 DRAFT | September 23, 2020 Financial Framework 4 THE SCW FINANCIAL FRAMEWORK FUNDING TOOLKIT DRAFT | September 23, 2020 DRAFT | September 23, 2020 ● ● ● R D ● ● ● ○ ○ T F A R ✔ ✔ D A ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ T F ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ Executive Summary | Introduction | Physical Framework | Financial Framework | City Leadership | Appendices # Executive Summary | Introduction | Physical Framework | Financial Framework | City Leadership | Appendices # DRAFT | September 23, 2020 DRAFT | September 23, 2020 DISTRICT PROJECT COSTS ● ● ○ ○ ■ ■ ● ● F T A M 1 . 1 1 $ M 9 . 9 4 $ M 9 . 9 7 $ D R M 1 . 5 $ M 7 . 2 $ M 5 . 5 $ M 9 . 5 $ M 1 . 7 $ M 5 . 3 $ M 8 . 1 $ SIGNIFICANCE OF THE STATESMAN & CROCKETT SITES M 3 . 9 7 $ ○ ○ ○ ● ● ● ● T A F ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● R D Executive Summary | Introduction | Physical Framework | Financial Framework | City Leadership | Appendices # Executive Summary | Introduction | Physical Framework | Financial Framework | City Leadership | Appendices # DRAFT | September 23, 2020 DRAFT | September 23, 2020 BUILDOUTS FOR FINANCIAL ANALYSIS TIPPING PARCELS T F A ● ● R D T F A R D Executive Summary | Introduction | Physical Framework | Financial Framework | City Leadership | Appendices # Executive Summary | Introduction | Physical Framework | Financial Framework | City Leadership | Appendices # DRAFT | September 23, 2020 DRAFT | September 23, 2020 HYBRID BUILDOUT ● ● ● ● ● T F A UPDATED 3D MODEL - COULD BE GOOD TO SHOW USES TOO R D T F A R D Executive Summary | Introduction | Physical Framework | Financial …
SPECIAL MEETING OF THE SOUTH CENTRAL WATERFRONT ADVISORY BOARD WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 2020 AT 10:00 AM Agenda item 3a: Discussion with Assistant City Manager Rodney Gonzales and Housing & Planning Department Director Rosie Truelove on Neighborhood Housing and Community Development & Planning and Zoning merger. NHCD & Planning and Zoning merger > HOUSING & PLANNING DEPARTMENT • Planning and Zoning + NHCD merger • Inclusive Planning & the SCW Plan • Department expertise w/ affordable housing to support the SCW Plan goals New HPD Org Chart – Inclusive Planning & the SCW Plan * South Central Waterfront *effective 10/1/2020 Inclusive Planning Team & the SCW Implementation Imagine Austin Team Small Area Plan Team Land Development Code Team South Central Waterfront Team HPD & the SCW 20% Affordable Housing Vision SCW P3 Funding Toolkit: SCW P3 approach: OPERATIONS & MAINTENANCE TRANSPORTATION & INFRASTRUCTURE OPEN SPACES (Parks, Trails, Plazas) AFFORDABLE HOUSING Partnerships with the Private Sector for on-site & off-site affordable housing PRIVATELY FUNDED Baseline Development Requirement Bonus Development Requirement Public Improvement District Philanthropy (Conservancy) PUBLICLY FUNDED Tax Increment Finance (TIF) Capital Improvement Projects (CIP) Public Utilities Affordable Housing (AHTF, tax credits) Questions & Discussion
South Central Waterfront SCW Financial Analysis & Calculator : September 23, 2020 South Central Waterfront Advisory Board | Austin, TX PURPOSE of the SCW Financial Framework Update: To provide City Council & decision-makers with information and a calculator to explore scenarios to understand financial impacts of potential policy choices. Today's Presentation: • Quick review of work to date that informs the Financial Calculator. • Review sample scenarios to understand how the Calculator can be used to test financial implications and inform policy choices by decision-makers. THE SCW VISION: Community Benefits Financially feasible Public/Private Partnerships to make the district: ● GREEN: Retrofitting 17 new acres of connected parks, trails, plazas and open spaces across a patchwork of properties ● CONNECTED: Insert .6 miles of new streets, add over 2 miles of refurbished and new sidewalks, and include transit options, to create a walkable and transit- friendly district ● AFFORDABLE: Incentive and support affordable housing to ultimately equal 20% of the district’s new residential units Updating the infrastructure plan: The big shift WATERFRONT PARK INTERNAL STREETS BARTON SPRINGS EXTENSION CROCKETT SQUARE E Riverside 2016 SCW Plan 2020 Modified SCW Plan ● Block Structure reflects idealized district vision ● Barton Springs Alignment: ○ ○ ○ ○ Requires City Leadership to facilitate cooperation between two major property owners - Cox & Crockett Requires City Initiative and Public Funding to complete the construction Park & Pedestrian Plazas - 9.6 acres; flexible layout Crockett Square - 1 acre plaza; flexible layout + Green Connector ● Open Space Requirements: ● Block Structure follows the flexible guidelines laid out in the 2016 Plan and reflects on- the-ground realities ● Barton Springs Alignment: follows property boundary between Cox & Crockett Barton Springs on Cox property consistent w/ 2019 PUD proposal ■ This shift requires Cox to dedicate ~1.6 acres to Barton Springs Rd. that would otherwise have been on Crockett ● Open Space Requirements: Key Open Spaces change slightly to accommodate the altered grid structure Cox Property requirement ~ 9 acres Park & Pedestrian Plazas Crockett Property - 1.3 acre plaza; flexible layout + Green Connector ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ 2020 Updated SCW Illustrative Plan SCW Infrastructure Projects: Basis for District Project Plan OPEN SPACE ~ 17 acres parks, trails, plazas 34%, $85,250,220 RECLAIMED WATER 1%, $2,210,819 UTILITIES 13%, $32,471,510 $251,928,285 ROADWAY AND DRAINAGE 0.8 miles refurbished roads 0.6 miles new roads 30%, $75,796,628 STREETSCAPE 20%, $51,213,632 GREEN …
SOUTH CENTRAL WATERFRONT ADVISORY BOARD APPROVED MINUTES FOR SEPTEMBER 23, 2020 AT 10:00 AM The South Central Waterfront Advisory Board convened in a Special Meeting on September 23, 2020 via Videoconferencing. Vice Chair Lynn Kurth called the meeting to order at 10:03 a.m. Board Members in attendance: Ex Officios: Chair Samuel Franco (Design Commission) Vice Chair Lynn Kurth (Mayor & District 9 Appointee) Greg Anderson (Planning Commission) Linda Guerrero (Environmental Commission) Francoise Luca (Parks & Recreation Board) Karen Paup (Affordable Housing Rep) Wendy Price Todd (S. River City NA) Alfred Godfrey (Trail Foundation) 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES AND ACTION Molly Alexander (DAA) Sam Tedford (NHCD) Nazlie Saeedi (ATD) Marek Izydorczyk (ORES) Rolando Fernandez (FSD) City of Austin Planning & Zoning Staff: Alan Holt, Executive Liaison Sravya Garladenne, Staff Liaison Jodi Lane, Staff Liaison a. Board Member Linda Guerrero made a motion, seconded by Board Member Wendy Price Todd, to approve the draft August 19, 2020 SCWAB meeting minutes. Board Member Wendy Price Todd suggested a friendly amendment to add the address of the property for sale in the South Central Waterfront district. The motion to approve (at the end of the meeting) passed with 7 yes and 2 absent (includes early departee Linda Guerrero and absentee Jeff Seiden) votes. 2. ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION a. SCWAB Letter re: Austin Economic Development Corporation (AEDC) – Chair Samuel Franco gave a brief background on the letter and reported on his meeting with ACM Rodney Gonzalez and EDD Director Veronica Briseno regarding the future of the SCWAB in the proposed AEDC. The Board discussed this and decided to wait to send the letter until the final AEDC proposal is released. 3. ITEMS FOR PRESENTATION AND DISCUSSION a. Housing and Planning Department (HPD) – HPD Director, Rosie Truelove gave a presentation on the organizational structure of the new Housing and Planning Department and along with ACM Rodney Gonzales led a discussion on the merger of the two City departments and the continued role of the SCW team at the new department. b. SCW Financial Analysis - Executive Liaison and SCW Project Manager, Alan Holt gave a presentation on the SCW Financial Analysis completed with consultant support from 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 …
Versión en español a continuación. Special Meeting of the Parks and Recreation Board September 23, 2020 Parks and Recreation Board to be held September 23, 2020 with Social Distancing Modifications Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers must register in advance (September 22, 2020 by Noon). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the September 23, 2020 Parks and Recreation Board Meeting, residents must: • Call or email the board liaison at 512-974-6716 or sammi.curless@austintexas.gov no later than noon, (the day before the meeting). The information required is the speaker name, item number(s) they wish to speak on, whether they are for/against/neutral, and a telephone number or email address. • Once a request to speak has been called in or emailed to the board liaison, residents will receive either an email or phone call providing the telephone number to call on the day of the scheduled meeting. • Speakers must call in at least 15 minutes prior to meeting start in order to speak, late callers will not be accepted and will not be able to speak. • Speakers will be placed in a queue until their time to speak. • Handouts or other information may be emailed to sammi.curless@austintexas.gov by Noon the day before the scheduled meeting. This information will be provided to Board and Commission members in advance of the meeting. If this meeting is broadcast live, residents may watch the meeting here: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live • Reunión del Parks and Recreation Board September 23, 2020 La junta se llevará con modificaciones de distanciamiento social Se permitirán comentarios públicos por teléfono; no se permitirá ninguna entrada en persona. Todos los oradores deben registrarse con anticipación (September 22, 2020 antes del mediodía). Todos los comentarios públicos se producirán al comienzo de la reunión. Para hablar de forma remota en la reunión, los residentes deben: • Llame o envíe un correo electrónico al enlace de la junta en 512-974-6716 or sammi.curless@austintexas.gov a más tardar al mediodía (el día antes de la reunión). La información requerida es el nombre del orador, los números de artículo sobre los que desean hablar, si están a favor / en contra / neutrales, y un número de teléfono o dirección de correo electrónico. • Una vez que se haya llamado o enviado por correo electrónico una solicitud para hablar al enlace …
PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD Wednesday, September 2, 2020 – 10:00-11:30 a.m. MINUTES The Parks and Recreation Board convened in a special meeting on Wednesday, September 2, 2020 via videoconference in Austin, Texas. Chair Lewis called the meeting to order at 10:06am. Board Members in Attendance: Chair Dawn Lewis; Vice Chair Romteen Farasat; Laura Cottam Sajbel; Richard DePalma; Anna DiCarlo; Sarah Faust; Francoise Luca; Kate Mason- Murphy; Fred Morgan and Kimberly Taylor. Board Members Absent: Nina Rinaldi. Staff in Attendance: Kimberly McNeeley; Liana Kallivoka; Lucas Massie; John Nixon; Anthony Segura; Zach Baumer; Celine Rendon; Don Bland; Kevin Gomillion and Sammi Curless. A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The minutes from the special meeting of July 10, 2020 were approved on Board Member Faust motion, Board Members Morgan and Cottam Sajbal second on an 10-0 vote with Board Member Rinaldi absent. B. NEW BUSINESS: PRESENTATION, DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ITEMS NON-CONSENT 1. Austin Climate Equity Plan (five-year revision to the Austin Community Climate Plan). Presented by Zach Baumer, Climate Protection Manager and Celine Rendon, Community Engagement Specialist, Office of Sustainability. No action taken by the Board. Board Member Cottam Sajbal departed the meeting at 10:30am. 2. Lamar Beach Vision Plan and License Agreement with Austin Pets Alive. Public comment by Pat Valles-Tres regarding Austin Pets Alive agreement with the City of Austin. Presented by Kimberly McNeeley, Director, Parks and Recreation Department and Don Bland, Chief Animal Services Officer, Animal Service Department. No action taken by the Board. Page 1 of 2 CONSENT 3. Recommendation to the City Council to authorize the negotiation and execution of an interlocal cooperation agreement with the Save Muny Conservancy to operate the food and beverage concession at Lions Municipal Golf Course. Chair Lewis corrected the agenda to indicate that the interlocal agreement is with the Save Historic Muny District rather than the Save Muny Conservancy. Chair Lewis made a motion to recommend to the City Council the negotiation and execution of an interlocal cooperation agreement with the Save Historic Muny District to operate the food and beverage concession at Lions Municipal Golf Course; Board Member DePalma seconded the motion. The motion passed on a vote of 9-0 with Board Members Cottam Sajbel and Rinaldi. C. ITEMS FROM BOARD MEMBERS 1. Discussion of mixed-use park spaces specific to skateboarding, derby and BMX facilities. Presented by Board Member Richard DePalma. No action taken by the Board. 2. Discussion and possible action …
U.S. Board on Geographic Names Ebba Springs Proposal Fact Sheet • The U.S. Board on Geographic Names (BGN) has received a proposal from a property owner near Commons Ford Ranch Metropolitan Park and the Austin Lake Hills neighborhood to officially name a natural spring on their property as Ebba Springs. • The BGN is responsible by law for standardizing geographic names for use by the Federal Government. The spring currently has no name that is official for federal use. • The BGN places importance on local opinion and therefore in accordance with their standard processes, asks for input from local government elected officials who represent community members who may have an interest. • The requesting property owner states that the spring has been known locally for many years as Ebba Springs, and the property is known as the "Ebba Springs Wildlife Refuge." • The City Council is asked to provide its recommendation on the naming to the BGN due to the property being located on land in Travis County that falls under the Extra Terrestrial Jurisdiction of the City Austin to protect the nearby Colorado watershed. Recommendations are also being sought from the Travis County Commissioners Court and Texas Geographic Names Committee. Federally recognized Tribes also have an opportunity to provide comments. • This item comes to the Parks and Recreation Board as a courtesy review for comment because of the spring’s proximity to Commons Ford Ranch Metropolitan Park. • The City Council is scheduled to consider its recommendation on this matter at the October 15, 2020 meeting. 1 of 1
UNITED STATES CASE BRIEF (Domestic) BOARD ON GEOGRAPHIC NAMES Approved Promulgation authorized Executive Secretary Domestic Geographic Names ______________________________ Ebba Springs: spring; located 2 mi. N of Habbingston Hollow; named for the Old English word “ebba” meaning ebb and flow, which describes the spring’s fluctuating water output; Travis County, Texas; 30°20’02”N, 97°52’41”W; USGS map – Bee Cave 1:24,000. https://geonames.usgs.gov/apex/gazvector.getesricoor?p_lat=30.334006&p_longi=-97.878067 Proposal: to make official a name in local use Map: USGS Bee Cave 1:24,000 Proponent: Barbara Ritter; Austin, TX Administrative area: None Previous BGN Action: None Names associated with feature: GNIS: No record Local Usage: Ebba Springs (proponent; Texas Parks and Wildlife Department Water Resources Branch) Published: None found Case Summary: This proposal is to make official the name Ebba Springs for a spring located just outside the city limits of Austin. The spring is located on the proponent’s property and seeps out of rock bedding planes and fractures at the head of a small unnamed valley. Travertine deposits are found at the spring. The proponent has used the name Ebba Springs for several years. An aquatic biologist with the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department Water Resources Branch recently surveyed the springs and used the name Ebba Springs in the report. The proponent refers to the property as the “Ebba Springs Wildlife Refuge” and the house and property have been part of the annual Austin Weird Homes Tour. The proponent has stated that “‘Ebba’ does not refer to any person or animal, but only to the springs.” Proposed by: Barbara Ritter; Austin, TX Submitted by: same Prepared by: M. O’Donnell Case ID: 5309 Reviewed by: J.Runyon Date: 4/27/20 Date: same Date: 6/4/20 Quarterly Review List: 440 Date: 6/23/20 4/27/2020 DGNP - Name Proposal Printout/Pdf DOMESTIC GEOGRAPHIC NAME PROPOSAL SUMMARY PROPOSE NEW OR CHANGE NAME Name Proposal ID: 9855 The springs are on private property and have only been seen by a few people. The name has been GNIS queried, I personally checked the maps, and Chad Norris of Texas parks and Wildlife completed a springs survey and no names appeared in his research. Date Created: 27-APR-20 Date Submitted: 27-APR-20 Proposed Name: Ebba Springs Action Requested: Name an unnamed feature Existing Name: Unnamed Evidence: Locally Used: No Locally Used Years: Local Conflict: No Local Conflict Detail: Additional Details: FEATURE INFORMATION GNIS Feature ID: Feature class: SPRING - - - - - https://geonames.usgs.gov/apex/f?p=130:20151:25674712958701::::::YES 1/3 4/27/2020 DGNP - Name Proposal Printout/Pdf Descriptive information: See attachement …
Austin Parks and Recreation Department Barton Creek Greenbelt Reservation Pilot Amanda Ross, Natural Resources Division Manager PARB Presentation September 2020 1 2 CHALLENGES • Environmental Impacts • Litter • Flooding and Closures • Safety and Response Time • Social Distancing • Neighborhood/Parking Concerns 3 RECENT EFFORTS • Quarterly Trash Surveys • Leave No Trace Hot Spot • Additional Programing • Upgraded Entry Trash/Recycle and Signage 4 PILOT PROJECT • Free Reservations Available Online • Park Monitors In Place At 7 Entrances • Reservations Implemented Thursday-Sunday • 10:30am-7:30pm 5 GUIDING QUESTIONS • Can managing access provide enjoyable access/nature appreciation for park users? • Can a reservation system be implemented equitably? • Is this a model that could work in this park or other parks? • What are potential benefits and challenges of increasing staffing levels at the Barton Creek Greenbelt? • Are there changes to environmental impacts? 6 DATA COLLECTION • Number of Reservations • Trash Survey • Number of Reservations Claimed • Public Survey Feedback • Visitors Without Reservations • Public Feedback • Demographic Data • Environmental Impact 7 NEXT STEPS • Project runs through November • Public Feedback • Data Analysis • Recommendations 8 Questions Questions 9
PARKS & RECREATION RESPONSE TO HOMELESSNESS Presented by: Lucas Massie, Assistant Director and Kimberly McNeeley, Director September 2020 Parks and Recreation Board Meeting 1 Dedicated Resources Staffing Levels • PARD has one FTE (full-time employee) dedicated to PARD specific efforts associated with homelessness • PARD Park Rangers assist the single FTE with specific efforts associated with homelessness 2 Dedicated Resources Service Partnerships • Homeless Outreach Street Team (HOST) which assists with connection to resources, including medical, mental and substance abuse counseling and housing • Pathways for Transitions to Housing (PATH) which assists with connection to resources, including medical, mental and substance abuse counseling and housing 3 Dedicated Resources Workforce First Program • The Other Ones Foundation (TOOF) administers Workforce First, which is an alternative employment program, where individuals are offered the opportunity to work in service of the community as an alternative to panhandling • As PARD’s cleanup contractor, TOOF abates encampments through assignment and direction of staff 4 Dedicated Resources City-Wide Coordination • Watershed Protection Department (WPD) which we coordinate with to manage encampments and keep our waterways clean • Austin Resource Recovery (ARR) which provides funding and storage assistance for encampment cleanup efforts 5 Code and Enforcement Code & Ordinance • City of Austin Parks and Recreation Department Park Rules, Section 22. Camping and Overnight Use • City of Austin Code Ordinance § 8-1-11 (B) A person may not fish, camp, or use a specific area in a public recreation area between 10:00 p.m. and 5:00 a.m. without an approval 6 Code and Enforcement Code & Ordinance • City of Austin Code Ordinance § 8-1-11 (G) A person may not remain in a public recreation area if the person is advised that the person's behavior is disruptive and the person is instructed to leave the property by supervisor of the department • City of Austin Code Ordinance § 9-4-11 – Camping and Obstruction in Certain Public Areas 7 Code and Enforcement Enforcement • Curfew Violation § 8-1-11 (B) • Law enforcement issues a Class C Misdemeanor ticket for violating park hours. (Can result in arrest if individual refuses to leave at that time) • Disruptive Use/Inclusive Use Violation § 8-1-11 (G) • Criminal Trespass Violation • CTN Form A: Requires three warnings before issuance effective on the sixth day (1 year) • CTN Form B: Requires one warning before issuance and is effective immediately (1 day) 8 Code …
PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD DIRECTOR’S REPORT DATE: September 2020 PLANNING UPDATES: Walter E. Long Metro Park Vision Plan: The park vision plan was presented to City Council at the September 1 work session meeting. After Council direction, this vision plan is currently on the October 15 Council meeting agenda. The draft vision plan and additional information can be found at the project’s website: http://www.austintexas.gov/department/walter-e-long-park-vision-plan. District 1 Vision Plan for John Treviño Jr. Metropolitan Park at Morrison Ranch: The park vision plan was presented to City Council at the September 15 work session and is scheduled to be considered for adoption by City Council on October 1, 2020, barring any additional Council direction. The draft vision plan and additional information can be found at the project’s website: http://www.austintexas.gov/department/john-trevino-jr-metropolitan-park-vision-plan. District 1 George Washington Carver Museum, Cultural and Genealogy Center Facility Expansion Plan: The Parks and Recreation Department (PARD) and the consultant team continue with the planning phase following several months of community engagement. All materials from previous engagement activities, including the presentation and recording from Community Meeting #1, are available on the project’s webpage and allow community members to provide feedback and address the same questions posed in Community Meeting #1. After presenting updates to the African American Resource Advisory Commission (AARAC) at their July 6 and August 3 meetings, the planning team requested a working group to continue to be involved throughout the planning process. The team will meet with the Commission's Culture and Lifelong Learning Working Group on September 22, as well as the City Technical Advisory Group on September 21. The preliminary planning concepts will be presented to the community at the second virtual community-wide meeting on October 3. The meeting will be hosted virtually via Zoom and streamed live on the Carver Museum's Facebook page. Additional information can be found at the project’s website: https://www.austintexas.gov/CarverATXplanning, or SpeakUp Austin! page: https://www.speakupaustin.org/carveratx-planning. District 1 Central Williamson Creek Greenway Vision Plan: This community-activated planning process continues in partnership with The Nature Conservancy and Community Powered Workshop and their selected consultant, Asakura Robinson. PARD and the Watershed Protection Department (WPD) maintain involvement through a working group of City staff members including the National Park Service; the project also has a working group of community members. The team will host the second round of virtual community picnics on October 15 and 17. For additional information, upcoming events and opportunities to get involved visit …
Parks and Recreation Board Financial Committee PARB Bylaws Article 8 – Standing Committees Bylaws adopted November 2016 mandate the Contracts Committee and Land, Facilities and Program Committee. Charge of LFP Committee to “serve in an advisory capacity on issues of development and programs of the public parks, playgrounds and recreational facilities, and the general welfare of the parks, playgrounds and recreational facilities.” May 27, 2020 PARB discussed continuation or termination of Land, Facilities and Program Committee. PARB could create a Financial Committee to replace Land, Facilities and Program Committee. Reasoning for and Operation of Financial Committee Challenges to funding Parks and Recreation goals are increasing. State law changes to City’s control over property tax rate changes and COVID-19 related closures of fee generating activities and additional expenses are causing additional pressure on PARD; closure of fee-based programs and facilities may continue on and off into the future creating volatility. PARB would benefit from members being able to develop more in-depth knowledge on budget issues and additional PARD funding opportunities, to provide meaningful input on budget and funding to PARD staff, and to be more effective advocates for PARD funding. Financial Committee would set an annual agenda for itself each year outlining the financial items meriting consideration, including an annual review of capital improvements, an annual review of fees charged by PARD, proposals for generating income to be used for parks and parks acquisition, and at least two meetings reserved each year for reviewing the PARD proposed budget prior to presentation and consideration of the budget by the PARB. Next Steps Board and Staff discussion on creation of Financial Committee as advisory committee to PARB on issues of budget, fees, revenue, funding and other financial matters. Recommend PARB bylaw amendment at October PARB meeting. City Council Audit & Finance Committee reviews and approves or denies at November meeting.
PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD Wednesday, September 23, 2020 – 3:00-4:30 p.m. MINUTES The Parks and Recreation Board convened in a special meeting on Wednesday, September 23, 2020 via videoconference in Austin, Texas. Chair Lewis called the meeting to order at 3:02pm. Board Members in Attendance: Chair Dawn Lewis; Vice Chair Romteen Farasat; Laura Cottam Sajbel; Richard DePalma; Anna DiCarlo; Sarah Faust; Francoise Luca; Kate Mason- Murphy; Fred Morgan; Nina Rinaldi and Kimberly Taylor. Staff in Attendance: Kimberly McNeeley; Liana Kallivoka; Lucas Massie; Suzanne Piper; Anthony Segura; Amanda Ross; and Sammi Curless. A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The minutes from the special meeting of September 2, 2020 were approved as corrected on Board Member Cottam Sajbel motion, Board Member Mason-Murphy second on a 7- 0 with Vice Chair Farasat abstaining, Board Member Faust off the dais and Board Members Luca and Morgan absent. Board Members Luca and Morgan joined the meeting at approximately 3:10pm. B. NEW BUSINESS: PRESENTATION, DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ITEMS 1. Make a recommendation to the City Council on the official naming of “Ebba Springs” in response to a proposal filed by a local property owner to the United States Board on Geographic Names, that concerns an unnamed spring located on private property in the City’s extra-territorial jurisdiction near Commons Ford Ranch Metropolitan Park and the Austin Lake Hills neighborhood. Board Member DePalma made a motion that the Parks and Recreation Board offers no objection to the naming of “Ebba Springs”; Board Member Morgan seconded the motion. The motion passed on a vote of 10-0 with Board Member Faust off the dais. 2. Presentation and discussion of the Barton Creek Greenbelt reservation pilot. Presented by Amanda Ross, Natural Resources Division Manager, Parks and Recreation Department. The Board discussed the item, but no action was taken. Page 1 of 2 3. Presentation and discussion of people experiencing homelessness response on parkland. Presented by Kimberly McNeeley, Director, Parks and Recreation Department. The Board discussed the item, but no action was taken. C. ITEMS FROM BOARD MEMBERS 1. Discussion and possible action regarding modifications to the bylaws of the Parks and Recreation Board. Due to time constraints, item moved to October meeting. 2. Discussion of swimming pools and COVID-19 modified operations. Presenter: Board Member Laura Cottam Sajbel Director McNeeley provided notice that pools will open with modified operations beginning on September 26. 3. Discussion and possible action regarding the Alternative Funding Working …
Versión en español a continuación. Special Meeting of the Commission on Veteran Affairs September 23, 2020 Commission on Veteran Affairs to be held September 23, 2020 with Social Distancing Modifications Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers must register in advance (September 22, 2020 by Noon). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the Commission on Veteran Affairs Meeting, residents must: •Call or email the board liaison at 512-974-3306 AND tina.lee@austintexas.gov no later than noon, (the day before the meeting). The information required is the speaker name, item number(s) they wish to speak on, whether they are for/against/neutral, and a telephone number or email address. •Once a request to speak has been called in or emailed to the board liaison, residents will receive either an email or phone call providing the telephone number to call on the day of the scheduled meeting. •Speakers must call in at least 15 minutes prior to meeting start in order to speak, late callers will not be accepted and will not be able to speak. •Speakers will be placed in a queue until their time to speak. •Handouts or other information may be emailed to tina.lee@austintexas.gov by Noon the day before the scheduled meeting. This information will be provided to Board and Commission members in advance of the meeting. •If this meeting is broadcast live, residents may watch the meeting here: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch- atxn-live la Reunión del Commission on Veteran Affairs FECHA de la reunion (September 23, 2020) La junta se llevará con modificaciones de distanciamiento social Se permitirán comentarios públicos por teléfono; no se permitirá ninguna entrada en persona. Todos los oradores deben registrarse con anticipación (September 22, 2020 antes del mediodía). Todos los comentarios públicos se producirán al comienzo de la reunión. Para hablar de forma remota en la reunión, los residentes deben: junta en 512-974-3306 AND • Llame o envíe un correo electrónico al enlace de tina.lee@austintexas.gov a más tardar al mediodía (el día antes de la reunión). La información requerida es el nombre del orador, los números de artículo sobre los que desean hablar, si están a favor / en contra / neutrales, y un número de teléfono o dirección de correo electrónico. • Una vez que se haya llamado o enviado por correo electrónico una solicitud para hablar al enlace de la junta, los …
COMMISSION ON VETERAN AFFAIRS MEETING MINUTES SPECIAL CALLED MEETING September 23, 2020 COMMISSION ON VETERANS AFFAIRS MINUTES The Commission on Veteran Affairs convened in a Special Called Meeting on September 23, 2020 via WebEx Remote meeting. Chair Doris Williams called the Board Meeting to order at 1:02PM. Board Members in Attendance: Doris Williams - Chair Manuel Jimenez - Vice Chair Alfred Bingham Jose Carrasco Staff in Attendance: Tina Lee 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Elizabeth Rosenberg- Collura Josephine Hinds Adrenne Luna Pete Salazar Chair Williams asked the Commission members to review the minutes from the special called meeting on July 6, 2020. Chair Williams suggested a few cosmetic and sentence structures to be amended. Commissioner Hinds made a motion to approve the meeting minutes after the corrections and Commissioner Collura-Rosenberg seconded the motion. Motion passed with no objection. 2. OLD BUSINESS a) The City of Austin Parks and Recreation Department updated the Commission on Veteran Affairs on the current status of Veterans Park. Progress has been made and trees are scheduled to be planted in the following week. Monuments on sight were damaged with graffiti and has been fixed. Project Veterans Pocket Park located on Veterans Drive will be in front of American Legion Post 76. The project started in mid-November 2019 with the anticipation of completion in late summer 2020 prior to COVID. The project is slated to be completed by the end of October and in time for Veterans Day. Currently there is no plan for a ribbon cutting ceremony but would like acknowledgement sent out regarding the completion of the park. b) A meeting for the guidance on the Veterans Court referral policy is scheduled for September with Pete Valdez, Judge Coffey from Community Court and Council member Renteria. Discussion and new updates will be provided after the meeting of this specific policy. COMMISSION ON VETERAN AFFAIRS MEETING MINUTES c) The Commission has decided to table the discussion of the proposed (TAP) Transition Assistance Program pilot program. d) The City of Austin Purchasing Department provided an update on the pilot program of the Veteran Business Enterprise initiative. This program started in 2017 as an interim program to provide 3% preference to SDVBE program (Service Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise) and Request for Proposal (RFP) projects over $50,000. The program has not grown and the department will look into alternative certifications such as opening it up to others such …
Versión en español a continuación. Special Meeting of the Building and Standards Commission September 23, 2020 Building and Standards Commission Meeting to be held September 23, 2020 with Social Distancing Modifications Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers (property owners, representatives and/or interested parties) must register in advance (one day before the scheduled meeting, Tuesday September 22, 2020 by Noon). To speak remotely at the September 23, 2020 Building and Standards Commission Meeting, you must: •Call or email Melanie Alley at 512-974-2679 or melanie.alley@austintexas.gov no later than September 22, 2020 by Noon, (one day before the meeting). The information required is the speaker name, item number(s) they wish to speak on, a telephone number and email address. •Once a request to speak has been called in or emailed to the board liaison, speakers will be contacted with the telephone number to call on the day of the scheduled meeting. •Speakers must call in at least 15 minutes prior to meeting start in order to speak. Late callers will not be accepted and will not be able to speak. •Speakers will be placed in a queue until their time to speak. •Handouts or other information may be emailed to melanie.alley@austintexas.gov by Noon the day before the scheduled meeting. This information will be provided to Board and Commission members in advance of the meeting. •Residents may watch a live broadcast of the meeting here: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live. Reunión del Building and Standards Commission Fecha de la reunion: 23 de septiembre de 2020 La junta se llevará a cabo el 23 de septiembre de 2020 con modificaciones de distanciamiento social. Se prmitirán comentarios públicos por teléfono; no se permitirá ninguna entrada en persona. Todos los oradores (propietarios, representantes y / o interesados) deben registrarse con anticipación (el martes 22 de septiembre de 2020 antes del mediodía). Todos los comentarios públicos se producirán al comienzo de la reunión. Para hablar de forma remota en la reunion el miercoles 23 de septiembre de 2020, los residentes deben: • Llame o envíe un correo electrónico al enlace de la junta en 512-974-2679 o melanie.alley@austintexas.gov a más tardar al mediodía (el día antes de la reunión). La información requerida es el nombre del orador, los Page 1 números de artículo sobre los que desean hablar, si están a favor / en contra / neutrales, y un número de teléfono o dirección …
Versión en español a continuación. Regular Meeting of the Building and Standards Commission September 23, 2020 Building and Standards Commission Meeting to be held September 23, 2020 with Social Distancing Modifications Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers (property owners, representatives and/or interested parties) must register in advance (one day before the scheduled meeting, Tuesday September 22, 2020 by Noon). To speak remotely at the September 23, 2020 Building and Standards Commission Meeting, you must: •Call or email Melanie Alley at 512-974-2679 or melanie.alley@austintexas.gov no later than September 22, 2020 by Noon, (one day before the meeting). The information required is the speaker name, item number(s) they wish to speak on, a telephone number and email address. •Once a request to speak has been called in or emailed to the board liaison, speakers will be contacted with the telephone number to call on the day of the scheduled meeting. •Speakers must call in at least 15 minutes prior to meeting start in order to speak. Late callers will not be accepted and will not be able to speak. •Speakers will be placed in a queue until their time to speak. •Handouts or other information may be emailed to melanie.alley@austintexas.gov by Noon the day before the scheduled meeting. This information will be provided to Board and Commission members in advance of the meeting. •Residents may watch a live broadcast of the meeting here: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live. Reunión del Building and Standards Commission 23 de septiembre de 2020 La junta se llevará a cabo el 23 de septiembre de 2020 con modificaciones de distanciamiento social. Se permitirán comentarios públicos por teléfono; no se permitirá ninguna entrada en persona. Todos los oradores (propietarios, representantes y / o interesados) deben registrarse con anticipación (el martes 22 de septiembre de 2020 antes del mediodía). Todos los comentarios públicos se producirán al comienzo de la reunión. Para hablar de forma remota en la reunion el miercoles 23 de septiembre de 2020, los residentes deben: • Llame o envíe un correo electrónico al enlace de la junta en 512-974-2679 o melanie.alley@austintexas.gov a más tardar al mediodía (el día antes de la reunión). La información requerida es el nombre del orador, los Page 1 números de artículo sobre los que desean hablar, si están a favor / en contra / neutrales, y un número de teléfono o dirección de correo electrónico. • …
BUILDING AND STANDARDS COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES Date: September 23, 2020 The Building and Standards Commission (BSC) convened remotely via video conference for a regular meeting on Wednesday, September 23, 2020. The meeting was available for viewing at http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch- atxn-live. Commission Members in Attendance: Chair Andrea Freiburger, Vice Chair Pablo Avila; Commissioners: Jessica Mangrum, Natalya Sheddan, Timothy Stostad, James Briceno, Wordy Thompson, Elizabeth Mueller, Sade Ogunbode, Edgar Farrera, and John Green. Ex Officio Commissioner Chief Thomas Vocke was absent. Staff in Attendance: Melanie Alley, Code Review Analyst/BSC Coordinator; Robert Moore, Division Manager; Marlayna Wright, Investigator; James Candelas, Program Specialist; Farah Presley, Inspector; Justin Brummer, Interim Field Supervisor; Kecia Lara, Field Supervisor; Joseph Lucas, Investigator; John Hale, Investigator; Irma Ybarra, Inspector; and Brandon Carr, Assistant City Attorney. CALL TO ORDER Chair Freiburger called the Commission Meeting to order at 6:43 p.m. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Commissioner Elizabeth Mueller moved to approve the minutes from the September 23, 2020 regular meeting, seconded by Vice Chair Pablo Avila. Commissioner Mueller abstained from voting. The August meeting minutes were approved on a 10-0-1 vote. Commissioner Green abstained from the vote. PUBLIC HEARINGS Due to lack of connectivity that could not be resolved, Agenda Items 1, 2, and 3, listed below, were not heard. Returning Case(s): Street Address Owner(s) 7010 Carwill Drive Evelyn McKinley Life Estate 911 E. 6th Street Johnnie B. & Ilesta Alexander c/o Johnnies’s Antiques & Collectibles Case Number(s) 1. CL 2019-036878 Case(s): 2. CL 2020-116587 1 3. CL 2020-136176 CL 2020-136179 CL 2020-136375 CL 2020-136418 CL 2020-136426 CL 2020-136436 CL 2020-136439 CL 2020-136452 CL 2020-136458 CL 2020-136461 CL 2020-136465 CL 2020-136474 1516 Burton Drive aka 1601 Royal Crest Drive aka Solaris Apartments Canyon Oaks, LP Building A-1 (Exterior) Building A-2 (Exterior) Building B-5 (Exterior) Building B-9 (Exterior) Building B-10 (Exterior) Building C-6 (Exterior) Building E-1 (Exterior) Building E-3 (Exterior) Building E-4 (Exterior) Building E-7 (Exterior) Building E-9 (Exterior) Retaining Wall by the Parking Lot Between Buildings E-3 & E-4 DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 4. Discussion and planning regarding future Building and Standards Commission retreat. A future Commission retreat was discussed by the Commission. Commissioner Mueller stated that she had not been to a retreat. Chair Freiburger stated that the retreats are very useful for new commissioners. Commissioner Mangrum stated that she would be stepping down before the end of the year and that Spring may be better in order to allow time …
C14-2020-0085 1 ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET CASE: C14-2020-0085 Lessin Lane Villas DISTRICT: 3 ZONING FROM: SF-3-NP TO: SF-6-NP ADDRESS: 219 Lessin Lane SITE AREA: 1.45 acres PROPERTY OWNER: Urban ATX Development LLC (Christopher Affinito) AGENT: Alice Glasco Consulting (Alice Glasco) CASE MANAGER: Kate Clark (512-974-1237, kate.clark@austintexas.gov) STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends townhouse and condominium residence – neighborhood plan (SF-6-NP) combining district zoning. For a summary of the basis of staff’s recommendation, see page 2. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: September 22, 2020 Scheduled for Planning Commission CITY COUNCIL ACTION: October 15, 2020 Scheduled for City Council ORDINANCE NUMBER: ISSUES Staff received one phone call in opposition to this rezoning case. Phone conversations are not included in backup. For all written comments received for this case, please refer to Exhibit C: Correspondence Received. CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: This property is approximately 1.45 acers in size, is primarily undeveloped and has access to the following streets: Lessin Lane, Reyna Street/Krebs Lane and Fort McGruder Lane. It is currently zoned SF-3-NP and is surrounded by SF-3-NP zoning to the west, north and east. To the south across Fort McGruder Lane is a property zoned GR-CO-NP. Along the western boundary of the property is floodplain and East Bouldin Creek which separates this property from the existing single-family structures. 1 of 12B-1 C14-2020-0085 2 BASIS OF RECOMMENDATION: 1. The proposed zoning should be consistent with the purpose statement of the district sought. The applicant is requesting SF-6-NP district zoning to be permitted to construct a condominium development. This zoning district is intended for moderate density single family, duplex, two-family, townhouse, and condominium uses on larger lots. This lot approximately 1.45 acres with access to three streets on three sides of the property. Additionally, the SF-6 zoning district allows for more flexibility in site design which is important for sites containing environmental constraints such as large clusters of trees and floodplain areas. Rezoning to SF-6-would be consistent with the applicant’s intended use of the property and purpose statement of the district. EXISTING ZONING AND LAND USES: Zoning Land Uses Site North South East West SF-3-NP SF-3-NP GR-CO-NP SF-3-NP SF-3-NP Single Family Single Family Hospital Service Single Family Single Family NEIGHBORHOOD PLANNING AREA: Dawson TIA: A TIA shall be required at the time of site plan if triggered per LDC 25-6-113. WATERSHED: East Bouldin Creek (urban) OVERLAYS: ADU Approximate Area Reduced Parking and Residential Design Standards SCHOOLS: Galindo Elementary, …
PLANNING COMMISSION SITE PLAN VARIANCE REQUEST REVIEW SHEET SP-2019-0328C CASE NUMBER: PLANNING COMMISSION HEARING DATE: 09/22/2020 PROJECT NAME: ADDRESS: APPLICANT: 43 N IH 35 SVRD NB 1010 Clermont AGENT: Civilitude (Jim Schissler) 5110 Lancaster Court Austin, Texas, 78723 (512) 761-6161 Cooee Yakka, LLC DBA 1010 Clermont Series (Paul Stables) P.O. Box 6464 Austin, Texas, 78762 (512) 826-1043 CASE MANAGER: Robert Anderson, (512) 974-3026 or robert.anderson@austintexas.gov PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT: The request is for a 3-story, 40 foot tall administrative and business office building with 5,820 square feet of gross floor area on a 0.26 acre site. The total proposed impervious cover is 8,165 square feet (69.1%). SUMMARY STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the site plan as proposed. The site plan will comply with all requirements of the Land Development Code prior to its release. PROJECT INFORMATION: Lady Bird Lake Festival Beach Subdistrict 0.26 acres SITE AREA ZONING GR-MU-V-CO-NP NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN East Cesar Chavez WATERSHED WATERFRONT OVERLAY WATERSHED ORDINANCE PROPOSED USE TRAFFIC IMPACT ANALYSIS PROPOSED PARKING IMPERVIOUS COVER Administrative and Business Office N/A Comprehensive Watershed Ordinance (Urban) 11 total vehicle spaces (1 ADA)1, 6 bicycle spaces Allowed/Required Existing 40% 11,817 Proposed 8,165 SF / 69.1% SF / 81.3% N/A N/A N/A 1,940 SF / 16.4% 40 Feet 0.49:1 BUILDING COVERAGE BUILDING HEIGHT F.A.R 80% 40 Feet 1:1 1 A parking waiver was approved by the Board of Adjustment reducing the parking requirements from 15 total required vehicle parking spaces to 11 total required vehicle spaces. 1 of 10B-2 Page 2 1010 Clermont SP-2019-0328C SUMMARY STAFF COMMENT ON SITE PLAN: The project is located in the Festival Beach Waterfront Overlay – outside of the primary and secondary setback areas – and, therefore, has a maximum site impervious cover of 40% or 70% for projects that meet certain specified criteria [LDC Section 25-2-735(D)]. Because the site plan proposes an impervious cover amount of 69.1% without meeting the aforementioned conditions, a waiver to the maximum allowable impervious cover is required by Land Development Code Section 25-2-721(A)(1). According to the Land Development Code Section 25-2-721(A)(3)-(4), the Land Use Commission shall seek a recommendation from the Small Area Planning Joint Committee and the Environmental Commission for site plans seeking waivers from the requirements of the Waterfront Overlay Combining Districts. The applicant proposes to redevelop an existing used car sales lot into a three-story and 40-foot tall building of administrative and business office use with 5,820 square feet …
Special Meeting of the Planning Commission September 22, 2020 Planning Commission to be held September 22, 2020 with Social Distancing Modifications Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers, including applicants and representatives, must register in advance (Day before the scheduled meeting, September 21, 2020 by noon). To speak remotely at the September 22, 2020 Planning Commission Meeting, residents must: Preferably email the board liaison at andrew.rivera@austintexas.gov or call 512-974-6508 the day before the meeting. The following information is required: 1. The speaker name. 2. Item number(s) they wish to speak on. 3. Whether they are for/against/neutral. 4. Mailing address. 5. Telephone number. Must be the number that will be used to call-in. Failure to provide the required information by noon September 21, 2020 shall render a request null and void. A registered speaker may not sign up another speaker. Previous registration on an item does not automatically roll over. •Once a request to register to speak has been called in or emailed to the board liaison, residents will receive either an email or phone call with additional information regarding the call in process. •Handouts or other information must be emailed to andrew.rivera@austintexas.gov by 1:00 PM Tuesday, September 22, 2020. This information will be provided to Commission members in advance of the meeting. •Residents may watch the meeting here: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Postponement requests must be submitted to the case manager and Andrew Rivera by 5PM Monday, September 21, 2020 Reunión de la Comisión de Planificación Fecha 22 de septiembre de 2020 La Comisión de Planificación se reunirá el 22 de septiembre de 2020 con modificaciones de distanciamiento social. Se permitirán comentarios públicos por teléfono; no se permitirá ninguna entrada en persona. Llame o envíe un correo electrónico al enlace de la junta en 512-974-6508 andrew.rivera@austintexas.gov a más tardar al mediodía (el día antes de la reunion, 21 de septiembre de 2020). 1. El nombre del orador. 2. Número (s) de artículo sobre el que desean hablar. 3. Si están a favor / en contra / neutrales. 4. Dirección postal. 5. Número de teléfono. Debe ser el número que se utilizará para llamar a la persona que desea hablar. Si la información solicitada no se envía antes del mediodía del 21 de septiembred de 2020, la solicitud será nula y sin efecto. Un orador registrado no puede registrar a otro orador. El registro anterior de …
B11 of 4 September 22, 2020 To: Austin Planning Commissioners From: Dawson Neighborhood Association and additional engaged neighbors Re: 219 Lessin Ln, C14-2020-0085 The Dawson Neighborhood Association (DNA) and additional neighbors submit this summary of our perspectives. After meeting virtually (via Zoom) with the project owner and applicant, we mostly want the developer to respect the neighborhood. One of the best ways to respect current residents and owners would be for the developer to reduce the number of proposed units. Aspects of proposed SF6 zoning that seem better than SF3 zoning are increased setbacks from neighboring properties, height limits, and potentially better arrangement of units on the property. According to the proposed SF6 site plan the following seem positive: 1. a through street between Lessin Ln and Krebs Ln/Reyna St instead of multiple drives 2. agreement to remove gates on drives (as currently depicted) 3. preservation of all heritage trees 4. possible public pedestrian traffic on the through street Other major ideas from the neighborhood: 5. maximize green space, minimize impervious cover 6. manage runoff to protect neighbors' properties from flooding 7. manage construction to minimize noise, traffic, and disruption to neighbors 8. address traffic safety concerns regarding turning vehicles at the dead-end street of Lessin Ln and the sharp curve at Krebs Ln/Reyna St 9. consider the impacts to East Bouldin Creek As you know, the DNA was the first to develop a neighborhood plan in the 1990’s and therefore our group has experience with zoning and land use. We recognize that zoning is only the first step in a development process. We are not opposed to urban infill projects on principle, but as proposed, this project will dramatically increase density in the middle of our small neighborhood and therefore suddenly add much traffic and reliance on precious infrastructure resources. Existing residents should have a mechanism that ensures that developer-neighborhood negotiations at the time of re-zoning be maintained so that a change of heart by the developer or a subsequent buyer could not completely ignore the initial discussions. The mechanism could be something akin to a public restrictive covenant or a conditional overlay. Sincerely, Dawson Neighborhood Officers 2020: Julie Woods, President Rebecca Sheller, Secretary Eliot Kimber, Newsletter Editor B12 of 4 Clark, Kate From: Sent: To: Cc: Subject: Anne Lewis Sunday, September 20, 2020 1:54 PM Clark, Kate; Rivera, Andrew M Mutrux; C14-2020-0085 ; *** External Email ‐ Exercise …
From: Alice Glasco < Sent: Monday, September 21, 2020 6:28 PM Subject: 219 Lessin Lane - Item B-1 on 9/22 PC Agenda *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** Dear Planning Commission Members: I represent the property owner and developer of the property at 219 Lessin Lane in a request for SF-6-NP zoning. This rezoning is not about density, it is about the need for design flexibility and efficiency in how this site is developed. The attached exhibits demonstrate how the site can be developed under SF-6 versus SF-3. Current SF-3 zoning: maximum allowable density is 18 units (9 subdivided lots with two units) – subdivision case number: C8-2020-0099 Achievable units: 16 Compatibility standards: not applicable Proposed SF-6 zoning: maximum allowable density is 18 units (on one site) Achievable units: 17 Compatibility standards: applicable Below is a summary of reasons/justification for SF-6-NP rezoning. • Site area: 1.45 -acre property zoned SF-3-NP, which allows duplexes, single-family detached housing, and accessory dwelling units. • Site constraints: Protected trees and floodplain make this awkwardly- shaped lot less-than-ideal for an arrangement of single-family, two-family, and duplex uses. • SF-6-NP zoning, which does not require subdividing the lot, would provide the developer with a way to orient the units, on one lot, in a much more architecturally and aesthetically pleasing manner. • SF-6-NP zoning would also make utility access and drainage much more sensible and it would enable the developer to grade the site more efficiently. • Building 17 reasonably sized units (1,200 - 1,700 Sq. Ft.) would allow the developer to offer reasonable price points ($500,000 - $600,000 vs. up to $950,000 with a subdivision) while maintaining the character of the neighborhood and arguably developing properties with less mass and intensity. In summary, we believe, SF-6 zoning opens the property and keeps the look, feel and authentic nature of the existing neighborhood. Rather than having big duplexes with Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU’s), there would be smaller homes arranged in a more natural way. With SF-6-NP zoning, the developer can use the land mor efficiently by including an internal driveway to enable better circulation, efficiency in connecting water, wastewater, and other utility services. ============================= Alice Glasco, President Alice Glasco Consulting 512-231-8110 W 512-626-4461 C
ANALYSIS OF INDUSTRIAL LAND USE AND ZONING IN AUSTIN, TEXAS Planning Commission Briefing September 22, 2020 Mark Walters Jeff Engstrom Planning and Zoning Department 1 of 14 Study Organization Workforce Considerations National Trends and Best Practices Current State of Austin’s Industrially-Zoned Land Industrial Cluster Typology for Austin , Texas Conclusions & Recommendations Maps and Case Studies 2 of 14 Current State of Austin’s Industrially-Zoned Land 11,657 Acres or 6.6% of Austin zoned for industrial (2018) Only 38% of Industrial zoned land used for industrial uses • Undeveloped 27% • Office 12% 3 of 14 Current State of Austin’s Industrially-Zoned Land Industrial zoned areas mostly located to take advantage of highways and ABIA 4 of 14 Current State of Austin’s Industrially-Zoned Land Between 2001 and 2018 1,846 acres rezoned from industrial to non-industrial zones Industrial zoned land lost through neighborhood plan rezonings was not included 5 of 14 Current State of Austin’s Industrially-Zoned Land Worth $9.5B or 6% of Austin’s value Higher Improvement-to-Land Ratio 2014-2018 tax assessments increased 52%/ commercial land increased 62% Most industrial zoned land gained through annexation North Burnet/Gateway lost over 1,000 acres of industrial zoned land (2008) 6 of 14 Industrial Cluster Typology for Austin Identified 8 industrial clusters within Austin Based on best practices from Las Angeles, CA and Philadelphia, PA staff developed an industrial cluster typology Protection Intensification Transition 7 of 14 Industrial Cluster Typology for Austin Protection Industrial zoning should be maintained and residential uses discouraged Intensification Can accommodate more industrial uses through zoning certainty, planned infrastructure improvements, and master planning to coordinate public and private investment Transition Areas experiencing significant land conversion to non-industrial uses and are no longer or increasingly less viable for industrial 8 of 14 Industrial Cluster Typology for Austin North Research Boulevard Intensification / Protection North Burnet/Gateway Transition Tech Ridge Intensification US-290 Intensification Near East Transition US-183 Transition St. Elmo Transition Ben White Intensification 9 of 14 Findings Annexations biggest driver in industrial land growth 37 acres of industrial zoning lost annually for the last ten years Neighborhood and Small Area Plans 10 of 14 Findings Recent development of corporate campuses and business/industrial parks Austin’s legacy industrial clusters undergoing transition (e.g., St. Elmo & NBG) Undeveloped industrial land along one-way freeway frontage roads targeted for garden-style apartments 11 of 14 Recommendations Precautions must be taken to ensure that nearby industrial properties do not pose a risk to future MF …
NEIGHBORHOOD HOUSING and COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT Housing Displacement Prevention Strategies September 22, 2020 Nefertitti Jackmon Housing & Policy Planning Manager 1 A GROWING CITY with DIVERSE HOUSING NEEDS Austin is a fast-growing city, having expanded to nearly a million residents in just a few years. Some predict the region’s population could be 4 million people by 2050. accessible Such rapid growth has a serious impact growing upon gentrification, and affordable homes in neighborhoods that are healthy and safe. transportation, housing, Austin is committed to ensuring equitable access to affordable the housing opportunities that safe, stable homes provide. and 2 WHAT is AFFORDABLE HOUSING? Housing is defined as affordable if someone pays no more than 30 percent of monthly income for rent/mortgage and utilities, and no more than 45 percent of monthly income on housing and transportation costs. 3 WHO DOES NHCD SERVE? NHCD increases affordable housing supply, promotes and stable integrated, and diverse fosters equitable, communities. homeownership, for assistance Eligibility largely determined by Median Family Income (MFI), which is the annual income in which half the population makes more, and half the population makes less. is 2019 Austin Area Median Family Income (MFI)* • 30% MFI: $19,900 for 1-person household; $28,400 for a 4-person household 50% MFI: $33,150 for 1-person household; $47,300 for a 4-person household 80% MFI: $52,850 for 1-person household; $75,500 for a 4-person household • • *Per HUD effective June 2019 for the Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA)) 4 AUSTIN’S HOUSING – HISTORICAL CONTEXT Neighborhood Housing and Community Development will be honest in our communication about the history of past discrimination that led to unfair housing practices and policies as we work diligently, creatively and intentionally to cultivate a diverse and economically inclusive City by creating affordable housing opportunities and mitigating community member displacement. 5 600+ DISPLACEMENT MITIGATION STRATEGIES REVIEWED People’s Plan Anti- Displacement Task Force 6 DISPLACEMENT MITIGATION STRATEGIES REVIEW Displacement Mitigation Recommendations Narrowing Process (Records Tagged) 612 335 143 (Actionable Records) (Records prioritized) 103 15 (Records in NHCD’s control) (Short Term Recommended Strategies) 7 DISPLACEMENT MITIGATION STRATEGIES REVIEW Displacement Mitigation Recommendations Narrowing Process 8 15 STRATEGIC PRIORITIES • • Implement a Preference Policy to prioritize new city-subsidized affordable units for income-qualified households that are appropriately sized to the unit and/or have ties to the city. Update: Tillery & Gardner Projects will be the first rental units to include the Preference policy Incorporate robust tenant …
Versión en español a continuación. URBAN RENEWAL BOARD OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN September 21, 2020 Urban Renewal Board of the City of Austin meeting to be held September 21, 2020, with Social Distancing Modifications. Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers must register in advance by Sunday, September 20, 2020, by NOON. All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the September 21, 2020, Urban Renewal Board of the City of Austin Meeting, residents must: •Call or email the board liaison at 512-974-3128 or Sandra.harkins@austintexas.gov no later than noon, (the day before the meeting). The information required is the speaker name, item number(s) they wish to speak on, whether they are for/against/neutral, and a telephone number or email address. •Once a request to speak has been called in or emailed to the board liaison, residents will receive either an email or phone call providing the telephone number to call on the day of the scheduled meeting. •Speakers must call in at least 15 minutes prior to meeting start in order to speak, late callers will not be accepted and will not be able to speak. •Speakers will be placed in a queue until their time to speak. •Handouts or other information may be emailed to sandra.harkins@austintexas.gov by Noon the day before the scheduled meeting. This information will be provided to Board and Commission members in advance of the meeting. •If this meeting is broadcast live, residents may watch the meeting here: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch- atxn-live Reunión del Urban Renewal Agency of the City of Austin FECHA de la reunion (September 21, 2020) La junta se llevará con modificaciones de distanciamiento social Se permitirán comentarios públicos por teléfono; no se permitirá ninguna entrada en persona. Todos los oradores deben registrarse con anticipación (September 20, 2020 antes del mediodía). Todos los comentarios públicos se producirán al comienzo de la reunión. Para hablar de forma remota en la reunión, los residentes deben: junta en 512-974-3128 or • Llame o envíe un correo electrónico al enlace de Sandra.harkins@austintexas.gov a más tardar al mediodía (el día antes de la reunión). La la información requerida es el nombre del orador, los números de artículo sobre los que desean hablar, si están a favor / en contra / neutrales, y un número de teléfono o dirección de correo electrónico. • Una vez que …
URBAN RENEWAL BOARD MONDAY, August 28, 2020 1:00 – 2:30 PM Special Called Meeting of the Urban Renewal Board – Remotely; Via WebEx DRAFT MINUTES Chair Escobar called the Board Meeting to order at 1:08 p.m. Board Members in Attendance: Manuel Escobar, Chair Danielle Skidmore Amit Motwani Darrell Pierce Jacqueline Watson Board Members Absent: Roxanne Evans, Vice-Chair Nathaniel Bradford Jacqueline Watson Staff in Attendance: Sandra Harkins Travis Perlman Mark Walters PURPOSE: The Board of Commissioners primary responsibility is to oversee the implementation and compliance of approved Urban Renewal Plans that are adopted by the Austin City Council. An Urban Renewal Plan's primary purpose is to eliminate slum and blighting influence within a designated area of the city. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES – Approval of the August 17, 2020, Regular Meeting Minutes. The motion to approve the August 17, 2020, regular meeting minutes, was made by Commissioner Motwani, seconded by Commissioner Watson; the item was approved on a 5-0-0 vote. 2. NEW BUSINESS None 3. OLD BUSINESS 1 a. Discussion and possible action on recommended modifications to the East 11th and 12th Street Urban Renewal Plan. Discussion occurred. No action taken. b. Discussion and possible action on recommended modifications to the East 11th Street Neighborhood Conservation Combining District (NCCD) to parallel the structure of the current East 12th Street NCCD. Discussion occurred. No action taken. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT – Meeting ended at 2:28 p.m. 2
Project (SPaces into Places) Re Surfaced East Austin 02.30.2020 ─ Raasin in the sun 1801 E 51st St, Suite 365 Austin, Texas 78723 1 Overview Resurfaced (Pilot) is a program initiative that explores creative strategies to activate underutilized urban spaces. As with many cities the size of Austin, surface parking and vacant lots have historically been unproductive in terms of serving the community versus benefiting vehicle parking for a good portion of the downtown and surrounding areas. Through Resurfaced, we work with the community and strategic partners to re-vitalize these spaces by making low-cost investments that activate the space NOW rather than waiting for big, long-term developments to take shape. These initiatives focus on the city as the ultimate user interface, where the community can experiment and enjoy unique locations filled with inspiring visual arts from local creative and begin dialog about how we can revive the multitude of surface lots and underutilized spaces, ultimately, turning spaces into places. Mission Our mission is to serve the community through urban beautification projects that unite residents and combat neighborhood deterioration. Through the implementation of project resurfaced we will create opportunities for players of all skill levels, age, and background to engage as a community through the sport of soccer, while providing a place to showcase visual arts, community gardens to enrich the space, and incorporate community centered events. Vision An environmentally conscious community space for pick-up games,community gardens, visual arts, and community events. Goals 1. Now 2. Later Resurfaced Team 2 Land Development/Code Specialist: Kelan Robinson Landscape Architecture: Kim Harding (DWG) Landscape Architecture: Daniel Woodfroff (DWG) Construction Manager: Mark Rogers Programs and Facilities: Raasin McIntosh Media/Content Specialist: Kris San Resurfaced National Model (Click title or image) 3 1604 E. 12th Street 4 5 Environmental Benefits What 'the Landscape' can do: ● Will upgrade current compacted site to previous field (grass or turf) ● Plant pockets of sponge park for stormwater infiltration ● Capture stormwater in cisterns (from the container roofs) for watering the field ● Shaded outdoor spaces/ tree plantings ● Plant pollinator species/ urban habitat ● Inspire care of the park and its surroundings, community cleanups ● Use of recycled and reusable construction materials for carbon sequestration ● Provide access to vital open space in a community that lacks a robust distribution of small neighborhood parks and open space. Programs: 6 1. Community Outreach a. Community Events i. …
East 12th Street Neighborhood Conservation Combining District Plan Established by Ordinance 20080228‐087 Amended by Ordinance 20081120‐101 Amended by Ordinance 20171109‐094 EXHIBIT C East 12th Street Neighborhood Conservation Combining District Plan DRAFT [Date] 1 Draft 9/21/2020 I. II. III. Table of Contents Background 2……………………………………………………………………….. The NCCD and Neighborhood Plans 2……………………………………. Boundaries 2……………………………………………………………………….. A. District boundaries 2Boundaries……………………………………………….. B. Sub‐district boundaries ....................................................................... 2 IV. Subdistrict Boundaries…………………………………………… Land Use Regulations 2……………………………………………………...... V. Building Site Development Regulations 4………………………………………... A. B. C. D. A. B. C. D. E. A. B. C. D. E. PermittedCommercial Uses 2………………………………………………….. ProhibitedResidential Uses 3…………………………………………………... ConditionalCivic Uses 3……………………………………………………… Drive Through Uses 3………………………………………………. General Site Development Regulations 4…………………………… Compatibility Standards 4…………………………………………. Set Back Requirements 4…………………………………………… Height 4……………………………………………………………….. Impervious Cover 4……………………………………………………… Parking 4………………………………………………………………… Exterior Lighting 5………………………………………………………… Building FaçadeFacade Design 5………………………………………………… Landscaping 5……………………………………………………………. Fencing 5………………………………………………………………. VI. Other Site Development Regulations 4…………………………………………. VII. Additional Site Development Requirements for Parking Garages 5………………. A. Requirements for All Parking Garages 5……………………………………. Requirements for Parking Garages less than 30’30' in height B. 5……………….. 2 Draft 9/21/2020 C. 6…………………………. Requirements for Parking Garages 30’30' or higher D. Pedestrian Oriented Uses………………………………………6 3 Draft 9/21/2020 I. I. Background The East 12th Street neighborhood conservation combining districtNeighborhood Conservation Combining District (NCCD) is a zoning tool to implement the East 11th and 12th Street Urban Renewal Plan (URP). An NCCD The East 12th Street NCCD was adopted by City Council on February 28, 2008 under Ordinance No. 20080228‐087 and was amended by subsequent zoning ordinances. The NCCD for East 11th Street has already beenwas adopted by the City Council. This on June 20, 1991 under Ordinance No. 910620‐C and was amended by subsequent zoning ordinances. A NCCD will modifymodifies provisions of the City’sCity's land development code, and allows the customizing of development standards to meet the needs of East 12th Street. Approvals. The 4th proposed amendment to the URP and associated NCCD were approved by the board ofBetween 2019 and 2020, the Austin Revitalization Authority. The Urban Renewal Board also approved the amendment and draft NCCD, with the exception of sections IV.C and IV.D below related to conditional usesassistance of staff and a consultant worked to update and clarify the East 11th Street NCCD and the drive through accessory use. On these two items the East 11th and 12th Streets Urban Renewal Board took no position. On July 24, 200,7 Planning Commission approved the draft NCCD with an additional recommendation thatPlan These efforts resulted in …
FINAL DRAFT FOR REVIEW MARCH 16, 2020 UPDATED SEPTEMBER 21, 2020 URBAN RENEWAL PLAN FOR THE EAST 11TH AND 12TH STREETS URBAN RENEWAL PLAN AREA 1484775.v1 TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. Boundary Description 2. History 2.1 Accomplishments 3. Vision, Purpose, Authority and Scope 4. Redevelopment Strategy 5. Applicability of NCCD Controls 6. Land Use 7. Relocation of Persons, Businesses (including individuals and families, business concerns, and others displaced by the project) 8. Duration and Modification Procedures of URP Appendices: Appendix A: East 11th and 12th Street Urban Renewal Plan; Amendments Appendix B: East 11th Street and East 12th Street Neighborhood Conservation Combining District (NCCDs); Amendments Abbreviations commonly used in the document: URP – Urban Renewal Plan URA‐Urban Renewal Agency ARA – Austin Revitalization Authority Note: Some of the tables and figures from the original 1999 Urban Renewal Plan have been deleted or modified, as they were no longer accurate or relevant. The original plan is available at this website: http://www.austintexas.gov/department/urban-renewal-plan 1484775.v1 EAST 11 TH & 12TH STREETS URBAN RENEWAL PLAN (URP) 1. BOUNDARY DESCRIPTION The formal boundaries of the East 11th and 12th Streets Urban Renewal Area are set forth in the documents listed in Appendix A and the ordinance approving this URP. In general, the boundaries are: The East 11th Street Corridor, including properties within one‐half block of the north frontage of East 11th Street and south frontage of Juniper Street, from Branch Street on the west to Navasota Street on the east; and properties within one‐half block of the south frontage of East 11th, from San Marcos Street on the west to Navasota Street on the east. The East 12th Street Corridor, including properties within one‐half block of the north frontage of East 12th and between the IH‐35 Northbound Frontage Road on the west to Poquito Street to the east; and properties within one‐half block of the south frontage of East 12th Street, from Branch Street on the west to Poquito Street on the east. 2. HISTORY This East 11th and 12th Streets Urban Renewal Plan (“URP" also referred to as the East 11th and 12th Streets Community Redevelopment Plan or “CRP”), is a comprehensive document defining the official public policy guidelines of the City of Austin (City) for driving public and private redevelopment actions within the East 11th and 12th Streets Urban Renewal Area in compliance with Texas Local Government Code, Chapter 374. The URP’s original conceptual approaches …
ORDINANCE NO. __________________ WALTERS, MARK 3/10/2020 DRAFT AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 910620‐C, REZONING AND CHANGING THE ZONING MAP TO AMEND THE EAST 11TH STREET NEIGHBORHOOD CONSERVATION COMBINING DISTRICT (NCCD) FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED ALONG THE NORTHBOUND FRONTAGE ROAD OF IH‐35 BETWEEN THE NORTHERN ALLEY OF THE 800‐900 BLOCK OF EAST 7TH STREET AND EAST 12TH STREET; THE WEST SIDE OF THE 800‐1000 BLOCKS OF SAN MARCOS STREET; EAST 11TH STREET FROM IH‐35 TO NAVASOTA STREET; ALONG ROSEWOOD AVENUE FROM 11TH STREET TO APPROXIMATELY ANGELINA STREET; ALONG A SEGMENT OF THE 1200 BLOCK OF NAVASOTA STREET; AND ALONG THE EAST SIDE OF A SEGMENT OF THE 1500 AND 1600 BLOCK OF SAN BERNARD STREET IN THE CENTRAL EAST AUSTIN NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN AREA, AND TO MODIFY CERTAIN BASE DISTRICTS IN THE NCCD. BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: PART 1. The zoning map established by Section 25‐2‐191 of the City Code is amended to amend the East 11th Street neighborhood conservation combining district (NCCD), identified in the attached Exhibit "A" incorporated into this ordinance, and to add a NCCD to each base zoning district within the District on the property described in Zoning Case No. C14‐XX‐XXXX, on file at the Planning and Zoning Department, as follows: Approximately XX acres of land consisting of four subdistricts, identified in the attached Exhibit “B” incorporated into this ordinance, lying within the Central East Austin Neighborhood Plan Area, more particularly described as follows, 1.a. Subdistrict 1, sites located along and oriented to East 11th Street between Branch Street and San Marcos Street on the west, and extending to Navasota Street on the east; 2.b. Subdistrict 2, sites oriented to Juniper Street between Branch Street and Lydia Street, and including parcels with frontages on Curve Street and Waller Street; 3.c. Subdistrict 3, sites located along IH‐35 and bounded by Embassy Drive, San Marcos Street, and Branch Street on the east, East 12th Street on the north, the Northbound Frontage Road of IH‐35 on the west and the alley of the 800‐900 block of East 7th street on the south; and 4.d. Subdistrict 4, sites generally oriented toward the 1200 and 1300 blocks of Rosewood Avenue but excluding 1326 and 1319 Rosewood Avenue, the east side of the 1100 block of Navasota Street, the 1100‐1200 blocks of San Bernard Street but excluding 1159, 1161, 1164, and 1165 San Bernard Street. This …
URBAN RENEWAL BOARD MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 2020 3:00 – 4:30 PM Special Called Meeting of the Urban Renewal Board – Remotely; Via WebEx MINUTES CALL TO ORDER Chair Escobar called the Board Meeting to order at 3:04 p.m. Board Members in Attendance: Manuel Escobar, Chair Danielle Skidmore Amit Motwani (joined at 3:20pm) Darrell Pierce (joined at 3:25 p.m.) Jacqueline Watson Nathaniel Bradford Vacant Staff in Attendance: Mandy DeMayo Regina Copic Laura Keating Lisa Rodriguez Sandra Harkins Travis Perlman Mark Walters PURPOSE: The Board of Commissioners primary responsibility is to oversee the implementation and compliance of approved Urban Renewal Plans that are adopted by the Austin City Council. An Urban Renewal Plan's primary purpose is to eliminate slum and blighting influence within a designated area of the city. 1 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES – Approval of the August 28, 2020, Special Called Meeting Minutes. The motion to approve the August 28, 2020, special called meeting minutes, with corrections, was made by Commissioner Skidmore, seconded by Commissioner Watson; the item was approved on a 5-0-0 vote. 2. NEW BUSINESS a. Discussion and possible action related to the temporary use for property located in the East 11th and 12th Street Urban Renewal Plan area at1604 E. 12th Street for a pocket park. Discussion occurred. No action was taken. b. Discussion and possible action on recommended modifications to the East 12 th Street Neighborhood Conservation Combining District (NCCD) to parallel the to-be- approved recommended modifications to the East 11th and 12th Street Urban Renewal Plan. Discussion occurred. No action was taken. 3. OLD BUSINESS 12th Street Urban Renewal Plan. Discussion occurred. No action was taken. a. Discussion and possible action on recommended modifications to the East 11 th and b. Discussion and possible action on recommended modifications to the East 11th Street Neighborhood Conservation Combining District (NCCD) to parallel the structure of the current East 12th Street NCCD. Discussion occurred. No action was taken. 4. STAFF BRIEFING a. Briefing on the merger of the Neighborhood Housing and Community Development and Planning and Zoning Department into the Housing and Planning Department. Mandy DeMayo, Community Development Administrator, Neighborhood Housing and Community Development, briefed the board. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT Chair Escobar adjourned the meeting at 4:27 p.m. 2
