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Planning CommissionOct. 25, 2022

Planning Commission October 25 2022 Agenda.pdf original pdf

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PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA Tuesday, October 25, 2022 The Planning Commission will convene at 6:00 PM on Tuesday, October 25, 2022 at City Hall, Council Chambers 1001 301 W. Second Street, Austin, TX. Some members of the Planning Commission may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Greg Anderson Awais Azhar Grayson Cox Yvette Flores – Secretary Claire Hempel – Vice-Chair Patrick Howard Jennifer Mushtaler Carmen Llanes Pulido Robert Schneider Todd Shaw – Chair James Shieh – Parliamentarian Jeffrey Thompson District 2 - Vacant Ex-Officio Members Arati Singh – AISD Board of Trustees Jessica Cohen – Chair of Board of Adjustment Spencer Cronk - City Manager Richard Mendoza - Director of Public Works EXECUTIVE SESSION (No public discussion) The Planning Commission will announce it will go into Executive Session, if necessary, pursuant to Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code, to receive advice from Legal Counsel on matters specifically listed on this agenda. The Commission may not conduct a closed meeting without the approval of the city attorney. Private Consultation with Attorney – Section 551.071 Attorney: Steven Maddoux, 512-974-6080 Commission Liaison: Andrew Rivera, 512-974-6508 PUBLIC COMMUNICATION The first four (4) speakers signed up prior to the commencement of the meeting 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 October 11, 2022. PUBLIC HEARINGS 2. Plan Amendment: Location: Owner/Applicant: Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: Postponement Request NPA-2022-0026.01 - 8226-8240 Georgian Drive; District 4 8226 - 8240 Georgian Drive, Little Walnut Creek Watershed; North Lamar / Georgian Acres NP Area Quality Foundation Repair (Simon Wallace) Thrower Design (Victoria Haase and Ron Thrower) From Neighborhood Commerical to Mixed Use land use Pending Maureen Meredith, 512-974-2695, maureen.meredith@austintexas.gov Housing and Planning Department Staff postponement to December 13, 2022. 3. Rezoning: Location: Owner/Applicant: Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: C14-2022-0086 - Merle Single Family; District 5 4407 Merle Drive; Williamson Creek Watershed; South Austin Combined (South Manchaca) NP Area Tyche Acquisitions Group, LLC (Nicholas Landis) Thrower Design, LLC (Victoria Haase) LO-NP to SF-3-NP Recommended Wendy Rhoades, 512-974-7719, wendy.rhoades@austintexas.gov Housing and Planning Department 4. Plan Amendment: Location: NPA-2022-0028.02 - Jonwood Way - 33 Degrees; District 1 10600 Jonwood Way, Walnut Creek Watershed; Heritage Hills/Windsor Hills NP Area Owner/Applicant: Wayne McDonald - 33D Dessau Road, Austin, LLC Kimley-Horn (Amanda Brown) Agent: From Single Family to Higher Density …

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02 Revised Staff Postponement Memo.pdf original pdf

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City of Austin Housing and Plannin g Department P.O. Box 1088, Austin, TX 78767 -1088 (512) 974-3100 ♦ Fax (512) 974-3112 ♦ www .c ity o fau s tin .o rg/ h ou s in g REVISED Todd W. Shaw, Chair & Planning Commission Members MEMORANDUM TO: FROM: DATE: RE: Maureen Meredith, Senior Planner, Inclusive Planning Division Housing and Planning Department October 20, 2022 NPA-2022-0026.01_8226-8240 Georgian Drive North Lamar/Georgian Acres Combined Neighborhood Planning Area Staff requests a postponement of this case from the October 25, 2022 Planning Commission hearing to the November 8 December 13, 2022 hearing date to allow staff additional time to review the application. The postponement request was made in a timely manner and meets the Planning Commission’s policy. Attachment: Plan Amendment Map The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and will provide reasonable modifications and equal access to communications upon request. The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and will provide reasonable modifications and equal access to communications upon request.

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04 and 05 Neighborhood Contact Team Memo.pdf original pdf

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Heritage Hills/Windsor Hills Neighborhood Plan Contact Team Austin, Texas 78753 October 20, 2022 Hi Maureen, This is a letter concerning NPA and zoning case (NPA-2022-0028.02 and C14-2022-008) and the property on Jonwood Way. There are two neighborhoods that will be directly impacted. From meetings I attended, there are concerns about the rezoning. • Both neighborhoods would prefer to see fewer houses in the current greenspace. Currently this • • greenspace hosts an abundance of wildlife, many resettled from the developments on the east side of Dessau. Parkland dedication. Everyone appreciates the parkland dedication of this parcel prior to zoning approval. However, we the neighbors would like this land kept as a wild place, with no park improvements. There is a lack of visibility for the entire development. (Figure 1) This zoning request is being made so that this lot can be included in the 30-unit build planned for the adjacent lot. We have not been presented with an overall plan, and have several related requests/concerns: o Can we have confirmation that construction will not cause future flooding to neighbors adjacent to the property? o The developers promised a vegetative barrier will be installed between the properties on Jonwood and the new housing development. We would like commitment on that. o The developers promised to build the primary entrance to the site on Dessau, particularly during the construction phase. We would like commitment on that. o Could the parkland dedication be extended to the adjacent property as well to protect the entire creek (Figure 2). We appreciate that the developers worked hard to meet with the neighborhood leaders. However, it would be good to understand how the entire planned development will impact the neighborhood. Please feel free to reach out to me if you have any questions. Thank you, Gina Rosenthal HHWH Contact Team Member 9405 Dallum Drive 512.850.9769 Figure 1: Adjacent Parcel Figure 2: Adjacent Parcel Parkland Request

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Hispanic/Latino Quality of Life Resource Advisory CommissionOct. 25, 2022

Item 2 - Palm District Plan Presentation original pdf

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Palm District Planning Initiative Hispanic Latino Quality of Life Resource Advisory Commission October 24, 2022 Content Background and Study Area What We Heard Vision and Scenarios Implementation/Next Steps Background and Study Area Develop a shared vision for a complex, culturally rich, and rapidly transforming part of downtown Austin. 4 5 Resolution 20190523-029  Palm School Negotiations  Rainey Street District Fund  Fifth Street Mexican American Heritage Corridor  Convention Center Expansion  District Planning Process  Improved Connectivity 6 WE ARE HERE 7 Equity-Based Goals  Create a safe, welcoming place history  Preserve and interpret  Enhance educational and cultural assets  Provide economic benefits  Increase access to housing  Improve mobility and access  Improve access to nature, enhance natural systems, and support an equitable, sustainable, resilient future 8 What We Heard Participants • Visits to SpeakUp Austin! Webpage: 3,600 • Survey Responses: 700+ (3 Surveys) • Visioning Forum Attendees: 150+ • Targeted East Austin Outreach: 75 + (Individuals and Organizations) • AIA Event Participants: 60+ • Interactive Map Responses: 25+ 10 Survey Demographics 11 Visioning Forums 12 Targeted East Austin Engagement: • La Raza Roundtable • Current and Former Elected Officials • Greater Austin Hispanic Chamber of Commerce • Tejano Democrats • Palm School Alumni • The Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center (ESB-MACC) • La Pena Arts, Inc. • Mexic-Arte • Nuestro Grupo/Academia Cuauhtli • AHMIGA (Latina civic and social networking organization) • Café Con Letras • L.A.C.E. • PODER • Long-time East Austin residents 13 American Institute of Architects Recommendations: 14 Vision and Scenarios VISION The Palm District is a vibrant historic hub of downtown where the past is honored, culture is celebrated, and the future is shaped. Dense transit-oriented development is balanced with history and natural spaces creating physical connections that invite people to move easily to and through the district. The district is a dynamic place, growing and evolving, while actively retaining families and individuals who have traditionally called this place home. Creativity and innovation are cultivated, and people from Austin and beyond are welcome to live, relax, work, play, learn, and connect with others. 16 INCLUSIVE GROWTH Growth in the district will provide a prosperous future for longtime and recent residents and for established and new businesses. 17 CULTURE The district will become a destination that celebrates its multi- cultural heritage. 18 CONNECTION Physical, cultural and social connections will …

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Planning CommissionOct. 25, 2022

16 Residential Use on Commercially Zoned Properties Code Amendment.pdf original pdf

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RESOLUTION NO. 20211209-056 WHEREAS, under the Land Development Code, residential development is not currently allowed in many of the commercial zoning districts in Austin; and WHEREAS, City Council adopted the Austin Housing Strategic Blueprint (the Blueprint) in 2017 which called for 135,000 housing units by 2028, with 60,000 of those units at or below 80 percent of the median family income (MFI); and WHEREAS, in the proposed Land Development Code Revision, residential uses were allowed in more zoning districts than in current city code; and WHEREAS, allowing housing in more places provides the opportunity for increased housing supply in Austin; and WHEREAS, in its 2018 report, the Planning Commission Mapping Working Group indicated that allowing mixed use in commercial zoning could lead to about 46,324 housing units in new capacity; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: The City Council initiates amendments to the Land Development Code, codified in City Code Title 25, to allow residential uses in General Commercial Services (CS), Commercial Liquor Sales (CS-1), Community Commercial (GR), Neighborhood Commercial (LR), General Office (GO), and Limited Office (LO) zoning districts, subject to participation in a voluntary affordable housing incentive program. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: In developing the proposed amendments, the City Manager is directed to: Page 1 of 3 1. Require at least 10 percent of the rental units be affordable to households at 60 percent MFI for at least 40 years; 2. Require at least 10 percent of the homeownership units be affordable to households at 80 percent MFI for at least 99 years; 3. Authorize residential uses in all parcels located in the listed zoning districts except when subject to a regulating plan which prohibits residential uses on the particular parcel, subject to compliance with affordability requirements, site development regulations, parking requirements, and design standards similar to those design standards currently applicable to Vertical Mixed Use Buildings; 4. To the extent feasible, provide an incentive for ground floor retail by increasing height by 5-10 feet to accommodate the higher ceiling on the first floor when the project contains commercial uses on the ground floor and provides residential dwelling units on all upper floors; 5. Identify options for a "right to return" policy for art workshops and galleries, theater, and other creative spaces that have operated for more than 10 years on a particular site. The policy would give preference to …

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Impact Fee Advisory CommitteeOct. 25, 2022

Item 2 original pdf

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CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS AUSTIN WATER SEMI-ANNUAL IMPACT FEE COLLECTIONS REPORT October 1, 2021 through March 31, 2022 City of Austin | Austin Water P.O. Box 1088 Austin, TX 78767 AustinWater.org Martin Tower, P.E., Managing Engineer, Austin Water Nam Nguyen, Financial Manager II, Austin Water October 25, 2022 Semi-Annual Impact Fee Collections Report for October 1, 2021 to March 31, 2022 MEMORANDUM To: From: Date: Subject: The Semi-Annual Impact Fee Collections Report as of March 31, 2022 is attached for your reference. The report is based on financial information reported in the City’s accounting system, ADV3, and in AMANDA, one of the City’s accounts receivable systems. Water fees collected during this six-month reporting period were $1,523,785 higher than the amount collected during the October through March reporting period a year prior; wastewater fees collected were $795,911 higher than those collected during the same period one year ago. Interest earnings for the six-month period equaled $25,629. The combined utility impact fees collected, plus interest, during the six-month period totaled $16,311,867. Of this total, $11,302,963 was for water and $5,008,903 was for wastewater. Total combined utility impact fees collected, plus interest, since the adoption of the current ordinance on June 20, 1990, through March 31, 2022, equal $424,876,123. Of this total, $286,853,808 was collected for water and $138,022,315 was collected for wastewater. As of March 31, 2022, the cash balances in the water and wastewater impact fee funds were $22,119,677 and $11,331,060 respectively, for a combined total of $33,450,737. Please let me know if you have any questions or need additional information. I can be reached at 512-972-0048. Cc: Robert Goode, Interim Director Joseph Gonzales, Assistant Director, Financial Services Christina Romero, Financial Manager III, Financial Services Aurora Pizano, Financial Manager II, Financial Services Jonathan Orenstein, Financial Manager III, Consumer Services Division Teresa Lutes, P.E., Managing Engineer, Systems Planning Division Attachment: Semi-Annual Impact Fee Collections Report Semi-Annual Impact Fee Collections October 1, 2016 through March 31, 2017 Texas Local Government Code, Chapter 395, Section 395.058, requires that the Impact Fee Advisory Committee “file semiannual reports with respect to the progress of the capital improvements plan and report to the political subdivision any perceived inequities in implementing the plan or imposing the impact fee.” This report supports the committee by providing financial information about the collection of impact fees, and the value of fee waivers and exemptions. Waivers are granted for policy reasons or …

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04 Public Comment.pdf original pdf

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06 0 7 BCNA Support Letter Copleland South.pdf original pdf

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07 C14-2021-0185 - Copeland South; District 9.pdf original pdf

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ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET Note: This report addresses three related rezoning requests. DISTRICT: 9 TO: CS-MU-V-CO-NP, as Amended AGENT: StoryBuilt (Mike Melson) CASES: C14-2021-0185 - Copeland South C14-2022-0081 - Frank South C14-2022-0082 - Copeland PROPERTY OWNER/APPLICANT: SB-Frank South, LLC CASE: C14-2021-0185 - Copeland South ADDRESS: 909, 911, 915, 1001 & 1003 South Second Street; 604 & 606 Copeland Street SITE AREA: 0.82 Acres ZONING FROM: SF-3-NP CASE: C14-2022-0081 - Frank South ADDRESS: 1108 and 1110 South First Street ZONING FROM: GR-MU-V-CO-NP CASE: C C14-2022-0082 - Copeland ADDRESS: 1002, 1004 and 1006 South First Street SITE AREA: 0.95 Acres ZONING FROM: GR-MU-V-CO-NP CASE MANAGER: Heather Chaffin (512-974-2122, heather.chaffin@austintexas.gov) STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff supports the Applicant’s request of CS-MU-V-CO-NP on these three rezoning requests. The proposed conditional overlay includes the following: TO: CS-MU-V-CO-NP, as Amended TO: CS-MU-V-CO-NP, as Amended SITE AREA: 1.9 Acres 1. A General Retail Sales (General) use exceeding 20,000 sf of gross floor area is a conditional use. C14-2021-0185, C14-2022-0081, C14-2022-0082 2 2. Parking is prohibited in a required front yard. 3. The following land uses are prohibited: Alternative Financial Services, Automotive Rentals, Automotive Repair Services, Automotive Sales, Automotive Washing (of any type), Commercial Off-Street Parking, Communications Services, Convenience Storage, Drive-In Services as an accessory use to commercial uses, Drop-Off Recycling Collection Facility, Exterminating Services, Funeral Services, Limited Warehousing and Distribution, Pawn Shop Services, Service Station, and Vehicle Storage. For a summary of the basis of staff’s recommendation, see case manager comments on page 2. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: October 25, 2022: CITY COUNCIL ACTION: December 1, 2022: ORDINANCE NUMBER: C14-2021-0185, C14-2022-0081, C14-2022-0082 3 ISSUES This report covers three related zoning cases. The cases are filed separately because the properties are separated by right of way (ROW). The rezoning requests were initially filed for GR-MU-V-CO-NP but later amended to request CS-MU-V-CO-NP. Please see Exhibit A – Combined Zoning Maps. CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: The subject properties are located on the west side of South First Street and are located on the north and south side of Copeland Street. The rezoning tracts are bounded by South Second Street on the west and Dawson Neighborhood Park on the south, which is zoned P- NP. The tracts that front South First Street are currently zoned GR-MU-V-CO-NP. The rezoning tract that is located north of Copeland and fronts South Second Street is zoned SF- 3-NP. The properties include undeveloped lots, single family residential and …

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08 C14-2021-0082 - Copeland; District 9.pdf original pdf

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ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET Note: This report addresses three related rezoning requests. DISTRICT: 9 TO: CS-MU-V-CO-NP, as Amended AGENT: StoryBuilt (Mike Melson) CASES: C14-2021-0185 - Copeland South C14-2022-0081 - Frank South C14-2022-0082 - Copeland PROPERTY OWNER/APPLICANT: SB-Frank South, LLC CASE: C14-2021-0185 - Copeland South ADDRESS: 909, 911, 915, 1001 & 1003 South Second Street; 604 & 606 Copeland Street SITE AREA: 0.82 Acres ZONING FROM: SF-3-NP CASE: C14-2022-0081 - Frank South ADDRESS: 1108 and 1110 South First Street ZONING FROM: GR-MU-V-CO-NP CASE: C C14-2022-0082 - Copeland ADDRESS: 1002, 1004 and 1006 South First Street SITE AREA: 0.95 Acres ZONING FROM: GR-MU-V-CO-NP CASE MANAGER: Heather Chaffin (512-974-2122, heather.chaffin@austintexas.gov) STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff supports the Applicant’s request of CS-MU-V-CO-NP on these three rezoning requests. The proposed conditional overlay includes the following: TO: CS-MU-V-CO-NP, as Amended TO: CS-MU-V-CO-NP, as Amended SITE AREA: 1.9 Acres 1. A General Retail Sales (General) use exceeding 20,000 sf of gross floor area is a conditional use. C14-2021-0185, C14-2022-0081, C14-2022-0082 2 2. Parking is prohibited in a required front yard. 3. The following land uses are prohibited: Alternative Financial Services, Automotive Rentals, Automotive Repair Services, Automotive Sales, Automotive Washing (of any type), Commercial Off-Street Parking, Communications Services, Convenience Storage, Drive-In Services as an accessory use to commercial uses, Drop-Off Recycling Collection Facility, Exterminating Services, Funeral Services, Limited Warehousing and Distribution, Pawn Shop Services, Service Station, and Vehicle Storage. For a summary of the basis of staff’s recommendation, see case manager comments on page 2. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: October 25, 2022: CITY COUNCIL ACTION: December 1, 2022: ORDINANCE NUMBER: C14-2021-0185, C14-2022-0081, C14-2022-0082 3 ISSUES This report covers three related zoning cases. The cases are filed separately because the properties are separated by right of way (ROW). The rezoning requests were initially filed for GR-MU-V-CO-NP but later amended to request CS-MU-V-CO-NP. Please see Exhibit A – Combined Zoning Maps. CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: The subject properties are located on the west side of South First Street and are located on the north and south side of Copeland Street. The rezoning tracts are bounded by South Second Street on the west and Dawson Neighborhood Park on the south, which is zoned P- NP. The tracts that front South First Street are currently zoned GR-MU-V-CO-NP. The rezoning tract that is located north of Copeland and fronts South Second Street is zoned SF- 3-NP. The properties include undeveloped lots, single family residential and …

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09 C14-2022-0081 - Frank South; District 9.pdf original pdf

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ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET Note: This report addresses three related rezoning requests. DISTRICT: 9 TO: CS-MU-V-CO-NP, as Amended AGENT: StoryBuilt (Mike Melson) CASES: C14-2021-0185 - Copeland South C14-2022-0081 - Frank South C14-2022-0082 - Copeland PROPERTY OWNER/APPLICANT: SB-Frank South, LLC CASE: C14-2021-0185 - Copeland South ADDRESS: 909, 911, 915, 1001 & 1003 South Second Street; 604 & 606 Copeland Street SITE AREA: 0.82 Acres ZONING FROM: SF-3-NP CASE: C14-2022-0081 - Frank South ADDRESS: 1108 and 1110 South First Street ZONING FROM: GR-MU-V-CO-NP CASE: C C14-2022-0082 - Copeland ADDRESS: 1002, 1004 and 1006 South First Street SITE AREA: 0.95 Acres ZONING FROM: GR-MU-V-CO-NP CASE MANAGER: Heather Chaffin (512-974-2122, heather.chaffin@austintexas.gov) STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff supports the Applicant’s request of CS-MU-V-CO-NP on these three rezoning requests. The proposed conditional overlay includes the following: TO: CS-MU-V-CO-NP, as Amended TO: CS-MU-V-CO-NP, as Amended SITE AREA: 1.9 Acres 1. A General Retail Sales (General) use exceeding 20,000 sf of gross floor area is a conditional use. C14-2021-0185, C14-2022-0081, C14-2022-0082 2 2. Parking is prohibited in a required front yard. 3. The following land uses are prohibited: Alternative Financial Services, Automotive Rentals, Automotive Repair Services, Automotive Sales, Automotive Washing (of any type), Commercial Off-Street Parking, Communications Services, Convenience Storage, Drive-In Services as an accessory use to commercial uses, Drop-Off Recycling Collection Facility, Exterminating Services, Funeral Services, Limited Warehousing and Distribution, Pawn Shop Services, Service Station, and Vehicle Storage. For a summary of the basis of staff’s recommendation, see case manager comments on page 2. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: October 25, 2022: CITY COUNCIL ACTION: December 1, 2022: ORDINANCE NUMBER: C14-2021-0185, C14-2022-0081, C14-2022-0082 3 ISSUES This report covers three related zoning cases. The cases are filed separately because the properties are separated by right of way (ROW). The rezoning requests were initially filed for GR-MU-V-CO-NP but later amended to request CS-MU-V-CO-NP. Please see Exhibit A – Combined Zoning Maps. CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: The subject properties are located on the west side of South First Street and are located on the north and south side of Copeland Street. The rezoning tracts are bounded by South Second Street on the west and Dawson Neighborhood Park on the south, which is zoned P- NP. The tracts that front South First Street are currently zoned GR-MU-V-CO-NP. The rezoning tract that is located north of Copeland and fronts South Second Street is zoned SF- 3-NP. The properties include undeveloped lots, single family residential and …

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04 Public Correspondence.pdf original pdf

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Meredith, Maureen To: Subject: Barbara Mink RE: Case Number: NPA-2022-0028.02 From: Barbara Mink Sent: Monday, October 24, 2022 4:54 PM To: Meredith, Maureen <Maureen.Meredith@austintexas.gov> Subject: Fw: Case Number: NPA‐2022‐0028.02 *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** Case Number: NPA‐2022‐0028.02 Contact: Maureen Meredith Public Hearing: October 25, 2022 Planning Commission My name: Barbara P. Mink Address affected: 1208 Somerset Ave. Austin 78753 Daytime phone number: 512‐415‐4090 Date: October 24, 2022 Comments: I object to this amendment My property is directly across the creek from the proposed project. We had the developers out recently to our neighborhood association meeting. They did not present information on any details of this project. They just want the re‐zoning and then then they said they would tell the neighbors any details about what they intend to build there. The presentation was basically a “trust us, it will be lovely” approach. We have gotten differing information as to the number of units, whether they will be for purchase, for long term rental or short‐term rental, etc. “They will be lovely” is all the developers say. LOTS more details are needed. Legally they cannot build within a certain distance from the center of the creek. But they provided no information about how they intend to protect the creek and not have contamination of the creek. That creek and the areas around the creek have a stand of huge trees and has been the natural habitat for generations for owls, hawks, possums, armadillos, coyotes, foxes and many song birds. The developers say that the area along the creek will be ‘parkland’ without any details of how they intend to leave this natural area as the wildlife refuge it has been for generations. They seem to be using a loophole… they have to designate a certain portion of their land as ‘parkland’, so they are just saying that their ‘parkland’ will just be the area where they cannot build anyway. 1 Neighbors on this side of the creek have dealt with folks walking through our property to get to the wooded area and the creek. We have had to watch our children in our own backyards because of others trying to get to the property across the creek. If the area across the creek now becomes ‘parkland’, the amount of folks from outside the immediate neighborhood seeking access to this area will only increase. The developers need to be much …

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07 Public Correspondence.pdf original pdf

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16 DRAFT Ordinance - Historic Design Standards2.pdf original pdf

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DRAFT ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING HISTORIC DESIGN STANDARDS AND AMENDING CITY CODE CHAPTERS 25-2 AND 25-11 RELATING TO HISTORIC LANDMARKS AND HISTORIC AREA COMBINING DISTRICTS. BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: PART 1. The City Council makes the following findings: (A) Property owners, City staff, and the Historic Landmark Commission currently use the U.S. Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Rehabilitation of Historic Properties to evaluate proposed projects. (B) The Secretary of the Interior’s standards are of a general nature and do not provide specific, practical guidance for evaluating projects involving historic properties. (C) The current application process for designation of a historic area (HD) combining district is time-consuming and costly and may constitute a barrier to lower-income communities. (D) The adoption of historic design standards applicable to all existing and new historic landmarks, new historic area combining districts, and, in an advisory capacity, to National Register districts, will streamline the process, reduce the cost, and allow for equitable participation by all communities across the City. In September 2018, the Historic Landmark Commission (commission) established a working group consisting of historic preservation and design professionals, developers, owners of historic properties, potential historic district residents, and commission members, which created historic design standards applicable to existing and potential historic landmarks and historic area combining districts. (F) The commission recommended that Council adopt the working group’s design standards (historic design standards) in November 2020. (G) The historic design standards are intended to increase equity and accessibility to the historic preservation program, provide clear standards aligned with national (E) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 standards and best practices in historic preservation, streamline the historic district application process, and allow for additional density while maintaining compatibility with historic buildings and neighborhoods. PART 2. Council hereby adopts the historic design standards. PART 3. City Code Section 25-2-350 (Contributing Structure Defined) is amended to read: § 25-2-350 DEFINITIONS [CONTRIBUTING STRUCTURE DEFINED]. In this division: (A) CONTRIBUTING STRUCTURE means a structure that contributes to the historic character of a historic …

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Hispanic/Latino Quality of Life Resource Advisory CommissionOct. 25, 2022

Item 4 - AISD Equity Office Presentation original pdf

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Austin ISD Office of Equity Update Hispanic Quality of Life Commission 10.25.22 2 Where We’ve Been, Where We’re Going Equity by Design Focus Areas Equity Advisory Committee Equitable Practices in Action Bond and Long Range Planning (LRP) Process Equity Assessment Connecting the Dots: Equity Assessment, Long Range Planning (LRP) & Equity Action Plan Board Priorities: ● ● ● ● Equity in Student Well-Being and Achievement Equity in Teacher an Employee Well-Being Equity in Culture of Respect/Customer Service Equity in Financial Stewardship and Prioritization Equity by Design Equity Action Plan Equity Assessment L o n g R a n g e P l a n n i n g ( L R P ) / B o n d P r o c e s s Equity Advisory Committee Student Well-Being/Culture of Respect Access to Student Programs & Increasing Access to Information LGBTQIA2+ Student Support Equity Advisory Committee Staff Well-Being Financial Stewardship & Prioritization Recruitment and Retention of Black and Brown Staff Equity Enrollment Equity Assessment Long Range Planning & Bond Process

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IMPACT FEE ADVISORY COMMITTY SPECIAL CALLED MEETING MINUTES TUESDAY, OCTOBER 25, 2022 The IMPACT FEE ADVISORY COMMITTEE convened in a SPEICAL CALLED meeting on TUESDAY, OCTOBER 25, 2022, at 6310 WILHELMINA DELCO DRIVE in Austin, Texas, and remotely via WEBEX. Chair TEHRANY called the IMPACT FEE ADVISORY COMMITTEE Meeting to order at 4:37 p.m. Committee Members (CM) in Attendance: Chair Bobak Tehrany Committee Members in Attendance Remotely: CM Chi Lee, CM Channy Soeur, CM Susan Turrieta Committee Members Absent: CM Kris Bailey, CM Dick Kallerman, CM Lance Parisher Staff in Attendance: Nathan Aubert (ATD), Lauren T. King (AW) Staff in Attendance Remotely: Aurora Pizano (AW), Martin Tower (AW), Nam Nguyen (AW), Christina Romero (AW), Dan Hennessey (ATD) PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL No speakers signed up or in attendance to speak. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Approve the minutes of the IMPACT FEE ADVISORY COMMITTEE (SPECIAL) MEETING on MARCH 22, 2022. The minutes from the meeting of (03/22/2022) were approved on CM TURRIETA’S motion, CM LEE second on a (4-0) vote. CMs BAILEY, KALLERMAN, and PARISHER absent. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS Discussion and action on the water and wastewater Semi-Annual Impact Fee Report for October 1, 2021, through March 31, 2022. Chair Tehrany asked the Austin Transportation Department (ATD) and Austin Water (AW) if there are overlaps between projects the two departments have planned. Various staff members answered questions and clarified that projects need to be for growth of facilities (not maintenance). 1. 2. 1 CM Soeur asked what share of the project costs for AW would be for utility relocation vs. rightsizing. What is the % difference between projects that are being totally replaced and those where “upgrades” are taking place. The motion to approve Austin Water Semi-Annual Impact Fee Report was approved on CM TURRIETA’S motion, CM SOEUR second on a 4-0 vote. (CM BAILY, CM KALLERMAN, and CM PARISHER absent) STAFF BRIEFINGS Staff briefing regarding the transportation Semi-Annual Impact Fee Report template and state of the program for June 22, 2022, through September 30, 2022. The presentation was made by Dan Hennessey, Consulting Engineer, Austin Transportation Department. OFFICER ELECTIONS Officer elections for Committee Chair were held. CM SOEUR nominated current CHAIR TEHRANY for another term as Committee Chair with CM TURRIETA second on a 4-0 vote. (CM BAILY, CM KALLERMAN, and CM PARISHER absent) Discussion and possible action on further Impact Fee Advisory Committee meeting dates for 2022. Ms. King (AW) …

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Parks and Recreation BoardOct. 24, 2022

Agenda original pdf

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REGULAR MEETING OF THE PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD OCTOBER 24, 2022 – 6:00 PM CITY HALL CHAMBERS, ROOM 1001 301 W. 2ND STREET AUSTIN, TEXAS 78701 Some members of the Parks and Recreation Board may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely 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 Tim Dombeck, (512) 974-6716, Tim.Dombeck@austintexas.gov. CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS/COMMISSIONERS: Laura Cottam Sajbel (D-9), Chair Sarah Faust (D-5), Vice-Chair Nina Rinaldi (D-1) Anna Di Carlo (D-2) Patrick Moore (D-3) Kathryn Flowers (D-4) Lisa Hugman (D-6) Nancy Barnard (D-7) Kim Taylor (D-8) Dawn Lewis (D-10) Richard DePalma (Mayor) AGENDA CALL TO ORDER 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 Approve the minutes of the Parks and Recreation Board regular meeting of September 26, 2022. STAFF BRIEFINGS Staff briefing on the Palm District Plan. Stevie Greathouse, Capital Programming Consultant, Housing and Planning Department. Staff briefing on trash in creeks. Andrew Clamann, Environmental Scientist Sr., Watershed Protection. Staff briefing on procurement policies, procedures, and practices for the City of Austin. Cyrenthia Ellis, Procurement Manager, Financial Services Department. Page 1 of 2 1. 2. 3. 4. Staff briefing on Parks and Recreation Department community engagement events, planning updates, development updates, maintenance updates, program updates and administrative updates. (SD23 Strategies: Health & Environment, Culture & Lifelong Learning; PARD Long Range Strategies: Relief from Urban Life, Urban Public Spaces, Park Access for All) Presenter(s): Kimberly McNeeley, Director, Parks and Recreation Department. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS Presentation, discussion and possible action regarding a recommendation to City Council to approve the amended Joint Use Agreement between Austin Independent School District and the City of Austin. (SD23 Strategies: Health & Environment, Culture & Lifelong Learning, Govt that Works for All; PARD Long Range Strategies: Relief from Urban Life, Operational Efficiency, Park Access for All, Program Alignment) Christin Chute Canul, Program Manager II, Parks and Recreation Department WORKING GROUP/COMMITTEE UPDATES 7. 8. 9. …

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Parks and Recreation BoardOct. 24, 2022

02-1: Palm District Plan Public Review DRAFT original pdf

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PALM DISTRICT PLAN Public Review DRAFT 10/14/2022 TABLE OF CONTENTS EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 1 INTRODUCTION 3 EQUITY FRAMEWORK 4 HISTORY 6 EXISTING CONDITIONS 24 ENGAGEMENT SUMMARY 36 VISION STATEMENT 40 VISION FRAMEWORK 41 KEY OPPORTUNITY SITES 42 DESIRED OUTCOMES 47 SCENARIOS 52 IMPLEMENTATION 59 RECOMMENDATIONS 60 LOOKING FORWARD 69 Appendices A1 The Palm District: Austin’s Cultural Hub - AIA Communities by Design Report A2 Listening Report for Palm District Visioning Phase A3 Palm District Existing Conditions Report A4 Palm District Planning City Council Resolution EXECUTIVE SUMMARY In 2019 the Austin City Council directed staff (Resolution No. 20190523-029) to develop a small area plan for the eastern edge of Downtown: the Palm District. Initial work on the plan began in the latter part of 2019 and early 2020, but was halted by the global COVID-19 pandemic. As 2020 wound down, staff resumed work on the project by developing and refining background documents, designing the public engagement strategy and planning process, conducting preliminary stakeholder outreach, and preparing for the formal kickoff of the planning prosses in May 2021. Beginning in 2019, Housing and Planning Department Staff convened a City of Austin Palm District Planning Team comprised of representatives from multiple City Departments including Convention Center, Parks and Recreation, Watershed Protection, Transportation, Sustainability, Economic Development, Real Estate, and the Corridor Program Office to provide input and review key deliverables throughout the process. HPD staff also met regularly with representatives from the Downtown Austin Alliance and Waterloo Greenway, as well as Travis County staff, and other key community stakeholders serving as partners in support of the planning process. The Palm District planning process employed a five phase planning process: • Pre-Planning—The project team researched the Palm District in preparation of developing the plan. • Visioning—The project team engaged community and developed a draft vision and outline for the plan. • Active Planning—Staff used the draft vision to identify recommendations and to develop multiple scenarios for the Palm District. As part of their partnership with the City in support of this process, the Downtown Austin Alliance engaged a professional urban design firm, Asakura Robinson, to assist with outreach, focus group facilitation, development of possible future scenarios and a preferred scenario for the draft plan. • Draft Review—Staff developed the draft plan with guidance from city and key stakeholder partners and released the draft for public review and comments. • Plan Adoption—During this time staff will review …

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