Agenda: April 18, 2024 Sponsor: CM Pool, District 7 Co-Sponsors: Projects Subject: Adoption of a Passive House Challenge Program for Affordable Housing RESOLUTION NO. WHEREAS, the City of Austin recognizes the critical need for sustainable and affordable housing solutions to address the diverse housing challenges faced by our community; and WHEREAS, the City of Austin, in alignment with its commitment to climate action, has established a comprehensive Climate Equity Plan aimed at addressing environmental and social inequities in the community; and WHEREAS, the City of Austin has also developed a robust Climate Resilience Action Plan, outlining strategies to enhance the resilience of the community in the face of climate change impacts; and WHEREAS, the City of Austin seeks to encourage and support the development of affordable housing projects that adhere to the highest standards of energy efficiency, sustainability, and equity; WHEREAS, sustainable building practices contribute significantly to energy efficiency, reduced environmental impact, and long-term affordability; and 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 Page 1 of 3 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 WHEREAS, innovative programs such as the Passive House Design Challenge, as demonstrated by the Massachusetts Clean Energy Center, have successfully incentivized and promoted the construction of energy-efficient and affordable housing units within Massachusetts; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF AUSTIN: The City Council directs the City Manager to explore the cost and benefits of a passive house pilot program that includes the following potential goals: 1. Study the potential for a pilot program: Convene a group of subject matter experts and community advocates working with utility professionals in the Green Building space to study the potential for a pilot program which includes comparing the established program in Massachusetts to the Austin climate, as well as modifications that may need to be made to have a potentially successful pilot in Austin. 2. Program Details: a. Affordable housing projects that certify with PHIUS may be eligible for financial incentives based on budgetary approval and availability. Projects may be required to share construction cost data, both hard and soft, and post-occupancy energy data. 3. Reporting and Evaluation: If implemented as a pilot, the appropriate city department shall provide regular reports to the …
Resource Management Commission Resolution to Repurpose GreenChoice Revenues and Increase Dispatchable Renewable Energy DRAFT WHEREAS, the City of Austin aspires to run its municipal electric utility, Austin Energy, completely with carbon-free electricity by 2035; and WHEREAS, a grid based largely on carbon-free energy cannot be realistically accomplished in Texas without energy storage or dispatchable renewable energy sources; and WHEREAS, Austin Energy has done very little to date to adopt energy storage or dispatchable energy into its future plans; and WHEREAS, GreenChoice, a program originally designed to enhance adoption of renewable energy by charging customers a different rate, is no longer necessary to increase Austin’s use of renewable energy; and WHEREAS, GreenChoice, when properly operating, collects about $7 million in increased revenues that can be repurposed to help transition Austin Energy to a completely carbon-free utility; and WHEREAS, GreenChoice funds can be leveraged with other funding in the public and private sector to magnify its spending power; THEN BE IT RESOLVED that the Resource Management Commission advise the Austin City Council to repurpose revenues from Austin Energy’s GreenChoice program, leveraging the program’s revenue with grants and investments from other governments and non-profits, public and private electric utilities, and the private sector to fund energy storage and dispatchable renewables; and AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED the Commission recommend that Council direct Austin Energy to explore other strategies and funding sources as well as GreenChoice revenues in furtherance of the goal of adding more renewable dispatchability to its system.
Resource Management Commission RECOMMENDATION 20240319-XX Date: Subject: March 19, 2024 FY 2025 Budget Recommendations Outreach and Engagement for Sustainability Incentives: The City of Austin has numerous sustainability incentive programs aligned with the goals of the Climate Equity Plan. However, many of these programs are underutilized, especially among low-income households. Additional community outreach by trusted organizations can increase the effectiveness of these programs. The Resource Management Commission recommends that $320,000 be allocated to the Office of Sustainability for: a. A Community Engagement Specialist (1 FTE) to coordinate community outreach and partnership activities associated with promoting the full suite of City of Austin sustainability incentives (i.e., home weatherization and repair, water conservation, rainwater collection, landscape and green infrastructure programs), with a focus on building relationships with low-income communities, communities of color, and related organizations and service providers. (est. $120,000). b. $200,000 for grants, contracts, and stipends for community leaders and community-based organizations to do direct outreach to promote sustainability incentive programs in targeted Austin communities, in partnership with the Office of Sustainability.
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION Resource Management Commission DRAFT Resolution 20240319-XX on Austin Energy Resource, Generation and Climate Protection Plan WHEREAS, the climate crisis continues to worsen and is causing harm to the Austin community. Immediately reducing greenhouse emissions is essential; and WHEREAS, the Austin Climate Equity Plan established a goal for the Austin community to reach net-zero greenhouse gas emissions, with approximately 75 percent reduction by 2030; and WHEREAS, the Austin Energy Resource, Generation and Climate Protection Plan to 2030 established that Austin Energy would achieve 100% carbon-free energy by 2035 and that Austin Energy would no longer invest in fossil fuel resources; and WHEREAS, in December 2022, the Austin City Council adopted Resolution 20221201- 040, which directed Austin Energy to collaborate with the Electric Utility Commission (EUC) to update the 2030 Austin Energy Resource, Generation and Climate Protection Plan; and WHEREAS, the electric market and federal incentives have changed significantly since the last update, and the financial viability of battery storage (as evidenced by widespread investment within the ERCOT market), as well as opportunities to improve energy efficiency and demand response programs and increase deployment of local solar make a transition to clean energy possible; and WHEREAS, the Electric Utility Commission Resource Planning Working Group consisted of 16 energy experts and community members and met 14 times between September 2023 and January 2024 to learn about and discuss a wide variety of energy topics; and WHEREAS, the existing Austin Energy Resource, Generation and Climate Protection Plan to 2030 includes a goal to achieve carbon-free generation by 2035, which implies that Austin Energy’s gas-burning generation would be shut down, but the plan does not include details on how to fully replace those resources; and WHEREAS, the plan recommended by the Electric Utility Commission Resource Planning Working Group identifies a robust suite of clean energy resources that can be used to allow Austin Energy to achieve a full transition away from fossil fuels and other polluting resources, while maintaining reliability and affordability; WHEREAS, the plan recommended by the Electric Utility Commission Resource Planning Group could benefit from further refinement and input from Austin Energy; and WHEREAS, full the implementation of strategies to enable the transition to clean energy takes time, so moving from planning to implementation in a timely manner is important; and WHEREAS, Austin Energy’s mission is to deliver clean, affordable, reliable energy and excellent customer service, NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED …
Austin Climate Equity Plan Phillip Duran, Sr Climate Analyst March 2024 1 Austin Climate Equity Plan Overview • How the Climate Equity Plan was developed • What’s in the Plan • Where we are now 2 3 Why lead with Equity in Climate? • Low-income communities and communities of color are disproportionately affected by climate hazards Experience climate shocks on top of existing economic stressors • Have less resources to bounce back from event Suffer long-term impacts to mental and physical health • • Plan Development Process Diverse participation • • Community ownership approach • Mandatory Equity training Joint Sustainability Committee Steering Committee Climate and Environment Leadership Team Transportation Electrification Transportation and Land Use Sustainable Buildings Food and Product Consumption Natural Systems Staff + Stakeholder Advisory Groups 5 Community Climate Ambassadors 2020-2021 Cohort • 50% African American/Black • 25% Latino/Hispanic • 8% Asian • 8% Pacific Islander • 8% Two or more races • Over 50% under 24 years old • Over 75% female Participating Stakeholder Organizations 7 What’s in the Plan? 8 Climate Equity Plan Overview Adopted by City Council in September 2021 Net-zero by 2040 5 Sections - Sustainable Buildings - Transportation Electrification - Transportation and Land Use - Food and Product Consumption - Natural Systems 17 Goals – To be accomplished by 2030 to keep on track 75 Strategies - Progress in next 5 years Equity Throughout, particularly in Strategies • • • Prioritize incentives + target communications towards low-income & communities of color Just transition to green jobs for new industries & technology Prioritize health & other benefits 9 Climate Equity Plan Summary 17 Goals What needs to be accomplished by 2030 to keep us on track 75 Strategies What should be implemented in the next 5 years to make progress 10 Austin is a National Leader in Climate Action • Austin is 1 of 4 Major US Cities (+ Denver, Kansas City, San Francisco) that have adopted the most aggressive GHG Reduction goal — Net Zero by 2040. • Austin is 1 of 5 Major US Cities (+ DC, Los Angeles, Portland, Seattle) that have put equity at the center of their climate initiatives. • The Austin Energy Goal of 100% Carbon Free electricity generation by 2035 is in the top echelon of utility goals in the US, very few are more aggressive. • Austin community-wide GHG emissions decreased 25% since 2011 (15.1 MMT in …
Agenda Item for the RMC Mee�ng DATE: March 19, 2024 By Commissioner Caruga� Sponsors: Paul Robbins, Alison Silverstein U�lity Rebate and Incen�ve Website Page for the City of Aus�n: Discuss with All city u�li�es that have incen�ves/rebates to be placed on 1 city website. This includes gas, water, and electricity. If there could be 1 page that included ALL of the incen�ve programs provided by all city u�li�es on 1 main page at a high level so the ci�zens could be more aware of all the programs we incen�vize. From that main web page each u�lity could have links to their individual program that includes more detail. As of now, each u�lity has scatered websites with incen�ves in places ci�zens are not aware of and the websites are litered with so much informa�on its hard to read. Start at high level, then break each incen�ve down. The ques�on is who at the city can produce this one page and link to all other u�li�es?
Special CALLED MEETING of the AFRICAN AMERICAN RESOURCE ADVISORY COMMISSION March 19, 2024, at 5:30 pm. City of Austin Permitting and Development Center 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Dr. Room 1401/1402 Austin, Texas 78752 Some African American Resource Advisory Commission members may participate in a video conference. Public comment will be allowed in person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once, in person or remotely, and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration by telephone for remote participation is required by noon the day before the meeting. Call or email Florinda Bryant at 512.974.2715 florinda.bryant@austintexas.gov to register to speak remotely. CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS/COMMISSIONERS: Elaina Fowler, Chair (District 10) Daryl Horton, (Appointee) Mueni Rudd (District 2) Dr. Chiquita Eugene (District 5) Serita Fontanesi (District 7) Joi Harden (District 9) Greg Smith (ARA Appointee) Cherelle Vanbrakle, Vice Chair (District 4) Dewi Smith (District 1) Anthony Jackson (District 3) Vacant (District 6) Antonio Ross (District 8) Vacant (AAUL Appointee) Nelson Linder (NAACP Appointee) Roger Davis (GABC Appointee) MEETING AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION The first ten speakers signed up before the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the African American Resource Advisory Commission Special Call Meeting on November 28th, 2023. 2. Approve the minutes of the Committee’s Regular Called Meeting on February 6, 2024. DISCUSSION ITEMS 3. Anne Gatlin Hayes, CTO of Austin Economic Development Corporation, will provide an update on Blocks 16 and 18. 4. Cara Berton, Equity-Based Preservation Plan draft sharing. 5. Chris Duran, Sr Research Analyst; Julie Smith, Community Engagement Specialist with the Housing Department; and Leslie Boyd, Interim Public Health Manager II with Austin Public Health, will share Federal funding priorities for a five-year strategic plan. 6. Amanda Johnston, Executive Director of Torch Literary Arts, will share information on 7. Kim Wright, Manager of Millennium Youth Entertainment Complex, provides updates the organization and the 2024-2025 budget request. on the complex, including impact and budget needs. 8. Azeem Edwin will share a presentation by American Gateways on the services they provide that improve the quality of life for the immigrant community in Austin. 9. Sue Spears, Bethany Cemetery Association presentation on needs of the organization/cemetery and 2024-2025 budget requests. 10. Chase Wright, Hungry Hill …
Discussion on community needs and spending priorities for the FY 24-29 Consolidated Plan for federal grants. Agenda Where Does Our Funding Come From? Planning and Reporting for Federal Funding How We Make Decisions Fair Housing Programs and Activities Overview What We've Heard From the Community Group and Community Input How do we fund our programs? HUD Annual Entitlement Grants Housing Trust Fund Approved City Bonds City Operating Budget Project Connect Anti-Displacement Funds CARES Act Federal Grants: Planning & Reporting Programs & Activites The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) allocates entitlement funding to municipalities and state governments. The City of Austin applies for what in recent years has been approximately $14 million in annual grant entitlements across four grants for affordable housing, community development, economic development, and public services. Each year, we plan and evaluate the programs funded by the HUD grants. 5 U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Consolidated Plan (5-Year) Allocates federal resources to housing and community development Action Plan (1-Year) Summarizes actions, activities and federal/non- federal resources in the Consolidated Plan Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) (1-Year) End-of-year report on progress toward consolidated plan 6 How are funding decisions made? We are here Community Participation: Community Needs Assessment Available Use of Funding Sources Consolidated Plan Housing Needs & Market Analysis Other Planning Efforts Austin Strategic Housing Blueprint Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice 7 Consolidated Plan Funding Sources Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Goal: Provide decent housing and a suitable living environment; expand economic opportunities for low-income people Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA) Goal: Benefit low-income persons living with HIV/AIDS and their families by providing supportive services and housing Consolidated Plan (5-Year) HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME) Goal: create affordable housing for low- income households Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) Goal: Assist people to quickly regain stability in permanent housing after experiencing a housing crisis and/or homelessness 8 Fair Housing • 2019 Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice (AI) • Potential upcoming "Equity Plan" related to fair housing • Seeking input and surveying on fair housing issues, experiences 9 Programs & Activities 10 Who Do We Serve? Fiscal Year 22-23 Snapshot 64.4% 3,017 # households served FY 22-23 70.0% 60.0% 50.0% 40.0% 30.0% 20.0% 10.0% 0.0% 17.5% 16.7% Extremely Low Income (<30% MFI) Very Low Income (31%- 50% MFI) Low Income (51%-80% MFI) 1.4% 81%+ MFI *Income data does …
Torch Literary Arts Amplifying Black Women Writers TorchLiteraryArts.org ABOUT TORCH Founded in 2006, Torch Literary Arts is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization established to create advancement opportunities for Black women writers. We publish contemporary writing by emerging and experienced writers alike in our online publication, Torch Magazine. Our features have gone on to be nominated for the Emmy Awards, the Pulitzer Prize, and have received notable honors including the NAACP Image Award, National Book Award, Lambda Literary Award, and more. Torch has featured work by Tayari Jones, Sharon Bridgforth, Ebony Stewart, Lisa B. Thompson, Crystal Wilkinson, Sapphire, Evie Shockley, Natasha Trethewey, Shay Youngblood, and many others. Our programs include the Wildfire Reading Series, creative writing and professional development workshops, an annual retreat, and special events with community partners like the Texas Book Festival. “...if you are free, you need to free somebody else. If you have some power, then your job is to empower somebody else. ” ― Toni Morrison THE ISSUE Black women writers live and create at the intersection of race, gender, and class. Representation and visibility remain scant across the literary landscape. Creating and supporting spaces for the advancement of Black women writers is vital to ensure our voices are heard and our stories are available for all readers. While Toni Morrison was an editor at Random House, their first female Black editor, the number of Black authors published increased to 3.3 percent. However, the percentage dropped quickly after her departure. Of 512 books published by Random House between 1984 and 1990, only two were by Black authors: Morrison's Beloved and Sarah Phillips by Andrea Lee. One person cannot be responsible for changing the systems that continue to marginalize and silence diverse voices. From hiring publishing executives of color to supporting emerging writers finding their way to the page, we must encourage, empower, and nurture writers of color for inclusive representation on and off the page. Torch Literary Arts works to combat these disheartening statistics and make a meaningful impact in the lives of Black women by encouraging and amplifying their work as writers and industry leaders. 11% In 2018, only 11% of books published were by people of color. New York Times 5.3% In 2023, just 5.3% of people in publishing identified as Black or being of African Decent. Diversity Baseline Survey, Lee & Low Books 8% Only eight percent of literary journals pay contributors. The Millions …
AFRICAN AMERICAN RESOURCE ADVISORY COMMISSION MARCH 5, 2024 Austin History Center (C05767, PICA 24201, PICA 29995); Chen Chen Wu; City of Austin Why Does This Matter? 16% PLAN VISION Historic preservation in Austin actively engages communities in protecting and sharing important places and stories. Preservation uses the past to create a shared sense of belonging and to shape an equitable, inclusive, sustainable, and economically vital future for all. Photos (L-R): Preservation Austin; Marilyn Poole; City of Austin; HUD PD&R Edge Community-Based Process 12 months 22 working group and drafting committee meetings 1,100 working group hours 38 focus group hours 2,200+ staff hours Icons from the Noun Project: Community by Gan Khoon Lay, focus group by mikicon, committee by Adrien Coquet Community-Based Process “Being part of the working group was a great experience mainly because the members had diverse backgrounds, but the same goal. It was a rare learning experience.” Michelle Benavides Ursula A. Carter Linda Y. Jackson Brenda Malik Emily Payne Gilbert Rivera 1 Brita Wallace* 1 Justin Bragiel 2 Mary Jo Galindo* Meghan King* Alyson McGee 1 Rocio Peña-Martinez* JuanRaymon Rubio 2 Bob Ward 1 Noel Bridges Jerry Garcia 1 Jolene Kiolbassa 1 Debra Murphy 2 Misael Ramos* Maria Solis* 1 Caroline Wright 1 *Drafting Committee member 1 Phase 1 only 2 Phase 2 only Julia Brookins* Ben Goudy 2 Kevin Koch Robin Orlowski 2 Mary Reed* 1 Erin Waelder Amalia Carmona 2 Hanna Huang* 1 Kelechi Madubuko Leslie Ornelas 1 Lori Renteria 1 Equity-Based Preservation Plan REVIEWING THE DRAFT Neal Douglass, Oct. 1949, ND-49-346-02, Austin History Center, Austin Public Library. Draft Plan Goals 1. Tell Austin’s full history 9. Proactively identify important places 2. Recognize cultural heritage 10. Follow good designation practices 3. Preserve archaeological resources 11. Support stewardship of community 4. Stabilize communities assets 5. Support environmental sustainability 12. Be strategic with review 6. Engage communities equitably 13. Protect historic resources 7. Support people doing the work 14. Implement the plan collaboratively 8. Engage new partners What We Preserve Parade and mural unveiling (The Austin Chronicle), San Antonio Office of Historic Preservation Think broadly. • Recognize Austin’s rich and complex history through active listening, inclusive research, and interpretation • Better recognize and protect legacy businesses, murals, and archaeological resources • Use preservation tools to support community stabilization and environmental sustainability Who Preserves Invite and support. • Help people access knowledge, resources, and decision-making power • Streamline and …
OUR WORK IN 2023 African American Resource Advisory Commission 03/05/2024 WHO ARE WE? Serving the Austin community for over 30 years - since 1987 Originally known as the Political Asylum Project of Austin (PAPA) 501(C)(3) non-profit Providing immigration legal services, advocacy, and education OUR LEGAL SERVICES... Legal Representation ● Survivors of crime & family violence ● Asylum ● DACA ● Family-based Immigration ● Deportation defense ● Coordination of pro bono representation Pro Se representation ● Translations ● Legal orientation at detention centers & Immigration Court ● Legal clinics & workshops Outreach ● Community education for immigrant community & service providers 12,000+ We served over 12,000 individuals in 2023 with legal services. $1,100,000+ Over $1,100,000 worth of volunteer and pro bono attorney hours leveraged to assist our clients Legal Pro Se Assistance Program - Pro Se I-589 The goal is to complete 48 asylum applications, improving or protecting their immigration status and/or ensuring their right to obtain or maintain employment authorization. ACCOMPLISHMENTS WHAT WE DO Assist individuals with specific legal needs Service any upcoming court appearance or deadline and that can be done with Pro Se Legal Assistance rather than full legal representation. Assist individuals in Removal Proceedings who have Notices to Appear Help those with time-sensitive deadlines for filing applications and forms so they are able to meet deadlines and become eligible for benefits, such as work permits. EXAMPLES OF SUCCESSES IN 2023 ❏ Green card granted to Eritrean national based on marriage to USC spouse. ❏ Juvenile Visa granted (SIJS) to 13-year-old Guatemalan child ❏ Asylum granted to politically active Cameroonian national ❏ Asylum granted to politically active Haitian national ❏ Asylum granted to politically active Venezuelan national ❏ 5-year-old entered on consular processing national Salvadoran immigrant visa after ❏ Many cases of work authorization granted, proceedings removal dismissed, and deferred action for victims of crime granted CITIZENSHIP CLINICS In 2023, our staff took on over 1,000 new cases We represented a family unit that fled the Democratic Republic of Congo and Angola. In DRC, the family suffered horrific harm on account of their political opinion. The father was stabbed and left for dead. They fled to Angola but the daughter suffered harm there. They then fled to the U.S. where the family unit was granted asylum. Jojo was persecuted in his home country after speaking out against a corrupt politician. He traveled through many countries to arrive in …
Block 16 & 18 AARAC Update 3/05/2024 1 Request for Proposal (RFP) Process Focus: Development Team & Vision/Approach Focus: Project Specifics/Finances Phase I Phase II RFP Registration and Release Evaluation Committee reviews proposals and selects a shortlist Evaluation Committee conducts interviews with shortlisted teams Shortlisted teams record short presentation for community feedback AEDC releases requirements and community feedback to shortlisted teams AEDC releases requirements and community feedback to shortlisted teams Urban Renewal Board votes on recommended team City Council votes on recommended team Aug-Oct 2023 Nov 2023 Nov 2023 Dec 2023 Jan 2023 Feb 2024 May 2024 June 2024 Anticipated Schedule: Jan-June 2024 2 East 11th Stakeholder Working Group Representatives Type Renter Resident Owner Resident Property Owner Business Owner Business/ Renter Church Minister Owner Resident/Business Manager Neighborhood Association Organization Miscellaneous Rentals Black Lives Veggies COMMUNITY VEGAN Mount Zion Baptist Church / Baptist Ministers Union KAZI Radio Station Robertson Hill Neighborhood Association Representatives Name Andres Moguel Josh Knowles Beth Puorro Larry Franklin Marlon Riso Darrel Horton Marion Nickerson Paul Stables African American Cultural & Heritage Facility Institution Representative Historic Business Glenn Williams Manager Church Representative Ebenezer Baptist Church Michael Rhone Victory Grill Florinda Bryant Phase 2 Timeline Introduction to Phase 2 RFP • 2 Proposals Advancing to Phase 2 • National and Local Collaboration •Conceptual Vision and Project Team •Final Developer Selection Follows Phase 2 5 Proposing Team Vision : Austin Revitalization Authority / Legacy 6 Proposing Team : ARA / Legacy Please see team’s full presentation, above is only a brief selection BLOCK 16 BLOCK 18 7 7 Please see team’s full presentation, above is only a brief selection BLOCK 18 Perspective view from courtyard BLOCK 18 Perspective view from Juniper and Waller St Proposing Team : ARA / Legacy 8 8 Proposing Team Vision: Servitas/Guadalupe Neighborhood Development Corporation aka: Pleasant Hill Collaborative 9 Proposing Team : Pleasant Hill Collaborative Please see team’s full presentation, above is only a brief selection BLOCK 16 BLOCK 18 10 Please see team’s full presentation, below is only a brief selection BLOCK 16 Adjacent to the Austin African American Culture and Heritage Facility BLOCK 18 Perspective along Juniper St 11 Urban Renewal Board Meetings City of Austin Permitting and Development Center, Wihomena Drive https://www.austintexas.gov/content/urban-renewal-board Next Meetings March 18 at 6:00 PM The Two teams will be Presenting Questions? Please send to Jose Lopez Jose@AEDC.org 12
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ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET CASE: C14-2023-0126 (Spicewood Springs Residential) DISTRICT: 10 ADDRESS: 4920 Spicewood Springs Road ZONING FROM: LO-CO TO: MF-3-CO SITE AREA: 4.283 acres PROPERTY OWNER: Whats Up Texas LP AGENT: Drenner Group (Amanda Swor) CASE MANAGER: Sherri Sirwaitis (512-974-3057, sherri.sirwaitis@austintexas.gov) STAFF RECOMMEDATION: Staff recommends MF-3-CO, Multifamily Residence-Medium Density-Conditional Overlay Combining district, zoning. The conditional overlay will limit development 32% impervious cover and will prohibit the following uses on the property: Communication services, College or university facilities, Private secondary educational facilities, Public secondary educational facilities, Urban farm Community events and Public primary educational facilities. ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: February 6, 2024 : Postponement to March 19, 2024 at the neighborhood's request (8-0, L. Stern-absent); B. Greenberg-1st, A. Flores-2nd. March 19, 2024 CITY COUNCIL ACTION: ORDINANCE NUMBER: 1 of 5702 C14-2023-0126 - Spicewood Springs Residential; District 10 C14-2023-0126 2 ISSUES: The staff received a petition request from a representative of the Spicewood Green Homeowners Association on December 19, 2023. The petition is not valid at 0.00% (please see Petition Submittal - Exhibit E). CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: The property in question is a 4+ acre undeveloped tract of land that fronts onto Spicewood Springs Road. There is an undeveloped tract to the north that is zoned MF-3. The lots to the south are zoned LO-CO and LO and are developed with office buildings. The land to the east has extreme slopes, is undeveloped and zoned SF-2. To the west, across Spicewood Springs Road, there is I-SF-3, SF-6-CO, LO and LO-CO zoning that contains undeveloped lots, condominium residences, a telecommunications tower and office uses. In this application, the owner is requesting to rezone this tract of land from LO-CO zoning to MF-3-CO zoning to allow for residential uses on the property (please see Applicant’s Request Letter - Exhibit C). Specifically, they are planning to construct a three-story tall, 45,000 sq ft. structure that will provide 24 to 30 multifamily units and an associated one- story tall parking garage on the site. The applicant is proposing to carry over some of the conditions from the existing zoning ordinance on the property (Ordinance No. 20150402- 033): 1) Development of the Property shall not exceed an impervious coverage of thirty-two (32) percent. 2) The following uses are not permitted uses of the Property: Communication services College or university facilities Congregate living Private secondary educational facilities Public secondary educational facilities Urban farm Community …
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET CASE: C14-2023-0095 (7302 and 7400 Decker Lane) DISTRICT: 1 ADDRESS: 7302 and 7400 Decker Lane ZONING FROM: SF-2 TO: GR-MU SITE AREA: approximately 6.571 acres (approximately 285,297 square feet) PROPERTY OWNER: Cynthia Padilla-Gonzales and Jose Gonzales AGENT: Drenner Group, PC (Leah Bojo) CASE MANAGER: Jonathan Tomko (512) 974-1057, jonathan.tomko@austintexas.gov STAFF RECOMMEDATION: Staff recommends granting community commercial-mixed use-conditional overlay (GR-MU-CO) combining district zoning. The Conditional Overlay would prohibit the following uses: • Alternative financial services • Automotive Rental • Automotive Repair Services • Automotive Sales • Automotive Washing (of any type) • Commercial Off-Street Parking • Exterminating Services • • Hotel-Motel • • • • Pawn Shop Services Pedicab Storage and Dispatch Pet Services Service Station Funeral Services CITY COUNCIL ACTION: TBD ORDINANCE NUMBER: N/A ISSUES: N/A See the basis of recommendation section below for more information. ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: January 30, 2024: Applicant postponement to March 19, 2024. March 19, 2024: Case is scheduled to be heard by the Zoning and Platting Commission. 1 of 1202 C14-2023-0126 - Spicewood Springs Residential; District 10 C14-2023-0095 2 CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: The subject tracts consist of two single family homes on approximately 6.5 acres. Both tracts are on the west side of Decker Lane, approximately ½ mile north of the intersection of Decker Lane and Loyola Lane. Loyola Lane is designated as an Imagine Austin Corridor and Colony Park, adjacent to the west of the subject tract, is designated as an Imagine Austin Center. Both Decker Lane and Loyola Lane are designed level 3 ASMP corridor roadways with sidewalks. To the north of the subject tract is a Community Amenity Center/Pool for the Parker Station Development. To the east of the subject tract is the Travis County Expo Center, Expo Center Park and Ride (which is slated to have MetroRapid Bus Service), and Walter E. Long Lake. To the south of the subject tract are seven single family homes. To the west of the subject tract is undeveloped land (Colony Park PUD) and eight single family homes. BASIS OF RECOMMENDATION: The proposed zoning should be consistent with the purpose statement of the district sought. The proposed community commercial-mixed use combining district is intended for office and commercial uses serving neighborhood and community needs, and multifamily residential typically requiring locations accessible from major trafficways. The property has access to Decker Lane, which connects with the Manor …
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET CASE: C14-2024-0001 DISTRICT: 7 ADDRESS: 10911 Stonelake Boulevard ZONING FROM: LI TO: MF-6 SITE AREA: 10.01 acres PROPERTY OWNER: 10911 Stonelake GP, LLC (Donald J. Reese) AGENT: Armbrust & Brown, PLLC (Michael Whellan) CASE MANAGER: Sherri Sirwaitis (512-974-3057, sherri.sirwaitis@austintexas.gov) STAFF RECOMMEDATION: Staff recommends MF-6, Multifamily Residence-Highest Density District, zoning. ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: March 19, 2024 CITY COUNCIL ACTION: ORDINANCE NUMBER: 1 of 1204 C14-2024-0001 - 10911 Stonelake Boulevard; District 7 C14-2024-0001 ISSUES: N/A CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: 2 The site under consideration is a vacant soccer field that is zoned LI. To the north, south, east and west there are IP and LI zoned lots that are developed with office and office/warehouse uses. Further to the south, across W. Braker Lane, there is P zoned land that is undeveloped. The applicant is requesting MF-6 zoning to construct approximately 400 multifamily units on the property (please see Applicant’s Request Letter – Exhibit C). The staff supports the applicant’s request for MF-6, Multifamily Residence-Highest Density district, zoning. The property meets the intent of the district as it is located along Braker Lane/Blue Goose Corridor and is adjacent to North Burnet/Gateway Station. There are transportation services in this area as there is a Capital Metro bus route to the east along the Mopac Expressway frontage road and to the south along W. Braker Lane. In addition, there is an Urban Trail to the east (Northern Walnut Creek Trail to Stonelake Connector) and to the south (Jollyville Road to Metric Boulevard and W Braker Lane to Stonelake Boulevard) providing for pedestrian connectivity. BASIS OF RECOMMENDATION: 1. The proposed zoning should be consistent with the purpose statement of the district sought. Multifamily Residence (Highest Density) district is intended to accommodate multifamily and group residential use. This district is appropriate for highest density housing in centrally located areas near supporting transportation and commercial facilities, in areas adjoining downtown Austin and major institutional or employment centers, and in other selected areas where highest density multifamily use is desirable. The property in question is located along Braker Lane/Blue Goose Corridor as designated in the Imagine Austin Comprehensive Plan and it is adjacent to North Burnet/Gateway Station. It is located adjacent to the North Burnet/Gateway area to the south and east and to the University of Texas JJ Pickle West campus to the south. 2. The proposed zoning should promote consistency and …
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET CASE: C14-2024-0003 (13614 Metric) DISTRICT: 7 ADDRESS: 13614 Metric Boulevard ZONING FROM: GO TO: GO-MU SITE AREA: 8.7549 acres (381,361.49 sq. ft.) PROPERTY OWNER: Woodforest National Bank (Tom Aderhold) APPLICANT/AGENT: Drenner Group PC (Amanda Swor) CASE MANAGER: Sherri Sirwaitis (512-974-3057, sherri.sirwaitis@austintexas.gov) STAFF RECOMMEDATION: Staff recommends GO-MU, General Office-Mixed Use Combining District, zoning. ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: March 19, 2024 CITY COUNCIL ACTION: ORDINANCE NUMBER: 1 of 1205 C14-2024-0003 - 13614 Metric C14-2024-0003 2 ISSUES: N/A CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: The property in question is currently a moderately vegetated undeveloped tract of land located at the southwest intersection of West Howard Lane and Metric Boulevard. The lots to the north, across W. Howard Lane, are developed with office and warehouses that are part of a commercial/industrial park. The land to the east is undeveloped and contains floodplain. To the south and west there is a single family residential neighborhood (The Ridge at Scofield). The applicant is asking to rezone the property to add a Mixed Use (MU) overlay to develop approximately 238 multifamily units. The staff supports the rezoning request because the site meets the intent of the GO-MU district as it is located along a designated activity corridor. The property can serve community and city-wide needs as it fronts onto and takes access to two level 3/arterial roadways, West Howard Lane and Metric Boulevard. The site under consideration is adjacent to commercial uses to the north, across Howard Lane, and to residential uses to the south and west. The proposed zoning will provide for a transition in the intensity of uses from the commercial uses developed in the county to the north to the SF-6/MF-3 zoning and residential developments to the south and west. The addition of the MU combining district will permit the applicant to develop new residential uses on this site to provide for additional housing opportunities in this area of the city in accordance with the goals of the adopted Strategic Housing Blueprint. The applicant agrees with the staff recommendation. BASIS OF RECOMMENDATION: 1. The proposed zoning should be consistent with the purpose statement of the district sought. General office (GO) district is the designation for an office or commercial use that serves community and city-wide needs. A building in a GO district may contain one or more different uses. Mixed Use combining district is intended for combination with selected base …
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET CASE: C14-2023-0113 (Parmer Crossing - Unit # 05B) DISTRICT: 7 ADDRESS: 2500 West Parmer Lane, Unit # 05B ZONING FROM: GR TO: CS-1 SITE AREA: 1,239 sq. ft. PROPERTY OWNER: Brixmor Holdings 12 SPE, LLC APPLICANT: DB Liquor Parmer LLC (Vipul Patel) AGENT: Dorsett Johnson LLP (S. Joseph Modric, Esq.) CASE MANAGER: Sherri Sirwaitis (512-974-3057, sherri.sirwaitis@austintexas.gov) STAFF RECOMMEDATION: Staff recommends CS-1-CO, Commercial-Liquor Sales-Conditional Overlay Combining District, zoning. The conditional overlay will prohibit Adult Oriented uses and Cocktail Lounge use on the property. ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: November 21, 2023: Approved staff' recommendation of CS-1-CO zoning by consent (9-0, S. Boone-off the dais); B. Greenberg-1st, L. Stern-2nd. March 19, 2024 CITY COUNCIL ACTION: January 18, 2024: Postponed to March 7, 2024 at the applicant's request (11-0); Z. Qadri-1st, P. Ellis-2nd. March 7, 2024: Postponed to April 18, 2024 at the staff's request (11-0). April 18, 2024 ORDINANCE NUMBER: 1 of 1506 C14-2023-0113 - Parmer Crossing - Unit # 05B; District 7 C14-2023-0113 ISSUES: 2 While preparing this case for the City Council's consideration, the staff discovered that the address in the zoning application did not match the legal description for the property. After numerous conversations with the applicant, the applicant realized that they had submitted an incorrect legal description and had applied to rezone the wrong suite within the Parmer Crossing Shopping Center. On February 15, 2024, the applicant amended their zoning application and provided an updated metes and bounds description to identify the correct unit (please see the Updated Survey and Location Map - Exhibit C). Therefore, the staff has re-notified the case, updated the zoning case report and is bringing the case back before the Zoning and Platting Commission for reconsideration. CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: The property in question is a vacant pad site that is within a large commercial center located at the northeast intersection of West Parmer Lane and the northbound feeder of the North Mopac Expressway. The site is surrounded by commercial zoning and restaurant, retail and office uses to the north, south, east and west. The applicant is requesting CS-1 zoning to allow for a liquor sales (liquor store) use on the property. The staff recommends CS-1, Commercial-Liquor Sales District, zoning. The property meets the intent of the Commercial-Liquor Sales District as it is located within an existing retail center at the southeast intersection of two major arterial roadways. …
Regular Meeting of the Construction Advisory Committee Tuesday, March 19, 2024 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM One Texas Center – Congress Conference Room 505 Barton Springs Road, 3rd Floor Austin, Texas If view online televised, you may the meeting the Construction Advisory Committee may be participating by at: Some members of videoconference. http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely, call or email Vanessa Ibanez at 512-974-1058 or vanessa.ibanez@austintexas.gov. CURRENT BOARD COMMISSIONERS: Lyn Nance-Hendricks, Chair Michelle Dahlstrom Ron Lord Bianca Medina-Leal Calvin Williams Jeff Musgrove, Vice Chair Riley Drake Benjamin Marchiony Candelario Vazquez AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first five speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Construction Advisory Committee Regular Meeting on February 13, 2024. STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. DISCUSSION ITEMS Director’s Report on Capital Delivery Services Updates – Eric Bailey Presentation regarding Construction Training Program – Rosy Arenas 3. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair access. If requiring Sign Language Interpreters or alternative formats, please give notice at least 2 days (48 hours) before the meeting date. Please call Vanessa Ibanez with Capital Delivery Services Department, at 512-974-1058, for additional information; TTY users’ route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Construction Advisory Committee, please contact Vanessa Ibanez at 512-974-1058
REGULAR MEETING of the ASIAN AMERICAN QUALITY OF LIFE ADVISORY COMMISSION MARCH 19, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. CITY HALL, BOARDS & COMMISSIONS ROOM #1101 301 W 2ND ST, AUSTIN, TX 78701 AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the Asian American Quality of Life Advisory Commission may be participating by videoconference. Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely, call or email Eric Anderson at (512) 974-2562 or eric.anderson@austintexas.gov. CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Hanna Huang, Chair Seonhye “Sonny” Sin Lily Trieu Nayer Sikder Mohsin Lari Satyajeet Dodia Pierre Nguyen CALL TO ORDER Sarah Chen, Vice Chair Kuo Yang Luan Tran Anna Lan Sabrina Sha Padmini Jambulapati Zahra Shakur Jamal-Hassan AGENDA PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first ten speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Asian American Quality of Life Advisory Commission on February 20, 2024. DISCUSSION ITEMS Discussion of a 2024 Asian American and Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander Heritage Month proclamation. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 3. 4. Approve the creation of a working group on food security. Approve the creation of a working group related to a GraduAsian graduation event. Select an Asian American Quality of Life Advisory Commission member to represent the Commission to support the development and implementation of the Imagine Austin comprehensive engagement process. Update the Asian American Resource Center (AARC) working group membership. Approve a recommendation on the FY 2024-25 Budget for Asian American Resource Center (AARC) Customer and Front Desk Support. Approve a recommendation on the FY 2024-25 Budget for Asian American Resource Center (AARC) Senior Program Language Access. Approve a recommendation on the FY 2024-25 Budget for Asian American Resource Center (AARC) Signature Programs. Approve a recommendation on the FY 2024-25 Budget for an Equity Office Data Analyst Associate position. Approve a recommendation on the FY 2024-25 Budget related to Austin Public Health Immigrant Legal Services. Approve a recommendation on the FY 2024-25 Budget related to Austin Public Health Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Mental Health. Approve a …
