C20-2022-004 ORDINANCE AMENDMENT REVIEW SHEET Amendment: C20-2022-004 Compatibility on Corridors Description: Consider an amendment to Title 25 of the City Code to modify compatibility standards as applied to certain projects on certain corridors. Proposed Language: See attached draft code language and background information. Summary of proposed code amendment • The proposed amendment will generally reduce compatibility for a residential or mixed-use project on a defined set of corridors: Medium, Large, or Light Rail Line. For all eligible projects on a corridor: o Compatibility will extend 300’in distance (vs 540’ today) o Compatibility will be triggered by zoning only (not use) o An additional 5’ of height will be allowed vs current standards • Projects providing affordable housing may be granted a further reduction in compatibility: light rail line o Maximum height at a distance of 100’ from a triggering property for projects on a o 65’ of height at a distance of 100’ from a triggering property and 90’ of height at 200’ from a triggering property on a large corridor o 65’ of height at a distance of 150’ from a triggering property and 90’ of height at 250’ from a triggering property on a medium corridor • Minimum parking requirements are reduced for residential or mixed-use corridor properties: o 25% of what would otherwise be required for a light rail line or large corridor o 50% of what would otherwise be required for a medium corridor Background: Initiated by City Council Resolution 20220609-066. The City of Austin’s current compatibility standards apply to sites that are within 540 feet (or nearly two downtown blocks) of the property line of an urban family residence (SF-5) or more restrictive zoning district. Compatibility standards also apply when a site is adjacent to a lot on which a use permitted in an SF-5 or more restrictive zoning district is located. Current compatibility standards include: • Height and Setback Limitations • Scale and Clustering Requirements • Screening Requirements 10/18/2022 1 C20-2022-004 The dimensional characteristics of the City’s current compatibility standards are shown in the image below, with annotations in pink text showing the proposed compatibility standards along light rail lines, large corridors, and medium corridors as defined in the ordinance: Existing Compatibility Standards and Proposed Compatibility Standards Along Specified Corridors In June 2022, City Council adopted a resolution that directed staff to modify the application of compatibility to projects on certain corridors (see Corridor …
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 …
C20-2021-012 • • ORDINANCE AMENDMENT REVIEW SHEET Amendment: C20-2021-012 Residential in Commercial Description: Consider an amendment to Title 25 of the City Code to create an affordable housing bonus program and allow residential development on commercially-zoned properties. Proposed Language: See attached draft ordinance and background information. Summary of proposed code amendment The proposed amendment will create an affordable housing bonus program to allow commercially-zoned properties with no existing residential entitlements to develop projects with residential units in return for on-site affordable units. Eligible projects: o Must provide on-site affordable units o Cannot exceed base zoning height or impervious cover o Must generally comply with the standards of a mixed-use (MU) combining district Background: Initiated by City Council Resolution 20211209-056. In December 2021, City Council issued a resolution that directed staff to create a bonus program that would allow commercially zoned properties with no existing residential entitlement to develop residential units in return for providing on-site affordable units. Staff Recommendation: Recommend with modifications As drafted, the proposed amendments to the Land Development Code would apply to 7,474 commercially zoned properties, including all properties zoned Commercial Liquor Sales (CS- 1), General Commercial Services (CS), Community Commercial (GR), Neighborhood Commercial (LR), General Office (GO), and Limited Office (LO). A significant majority of these properties are located along existing transit corridors and Project Connect transit corridors, and approximately 37% of these properties are located within displacement risk areas. (See charts below for more detailed analysis.) The draft code amendments include provisions for the preservation of existing residential development as well as creative spaces. The draft code amendments would support implementation of multiple City policy goals, including goals related to transit-supportive land uses, housing production goals of the Austin Strategic Housing Blueprint, and goals related to preservation of existing affordable housing. Based on the geographic analysis, the recommended code amendments do not appear to have a disproportionate impact on racial equity or displacement risk areas. 10/14/20221 C20-2021-012 Property owners currently have other options for developing residential units on commercially-zoned properties, including providing affordable housing that meets the deep affordability targets of the Affordability Unlocked Program and requesting a zone change through the conventional zone change request process. HPD staff generally supports providing additional flexibility to develop residential projects in commercial zones as described in the draft code language, but has identified several potential areas of concern: • Compatibility of Uses. The current proposal includes General …
From: To: Subject: Date: Fwd: Item 76 SOS site specific amendment for Brodie Oaks PUD Thursday, October 13, 2022 11:30:56 AM Begin forwarded message: From: Bill Bunch Date: October 13, 2022 at 11:06:39 AM CDT To: Subject: Item 76 SOS site specific amendment for Brodie Oaks PUD Dear Councilmembers, SOS Alliance does support the resolution to initiate a site specific amendment to the SOS ordinance that would be consistent in general with the current proposal by the owner/developer to reduce impervious cover on the site by a substantial amount. We appreciate that the terms of the resolution were adjusted to clearly reserve council's discretion to judge both the proposed site specific amendment and the PUD on their merits when they come to council. There may be details that still emerge in the amendment public process. Our goal is to reach full agreement with the developer on the proposed development, however there are some challenging issues remaining that mostly involve issues other than water quality issues. We do appreciate the applicant engaging with stakeholders from very early in the process. Thank you for your consideration, Bill Bunch -- Bill Bunch Save Our Springs Alliance P.O. Box 684881 Austin, Texas 78768 512-784-3749
Palm District Planning Initiative Environmental Commission Briefing October 19, 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 be strengthened within downtown and …
311-315 South Congress PUD Development Assessment Environmental Commission Briefing CD-2022-0002 October 19, 2022 1 Site Aerial 2 Site Aerial 3 Property Details Address: 311, 313, and 315 South Congress Avenue Size: 0.8143 Acres Current Use: Auto repair/tire shop, Commercial retail/office strip Current Zoning: CS-1-V-NP Overlays: Waterfront Overlay – South Shore Central Subdistrict 4 Zoning and FLUM Map 5 Request We are proposing a rezoning from CS-1-V-NP to PUD (Planned Unit Development), with a CS base district. 6 Project Details Unit Count: Mixed use project, with a maximum height of 400 feet and a maximum FAR of 15:1 • Approximately 450 units • 10% of bonus area reserved as affordable at 60% MFI (or another acceptable form of affordability) Commercial Space: • 7,500 SF – Ground Floor Pedestrian Oriented Uses • Up to 30,000 SF – Office Use Parking: • 35% reduction of minimum LDC requirements • 230% above minimum LDC requirements for bicycle spaces Community Amenities/Contributions • Public art piece • Wiring for EV charging for 50% of parking spaces with initial EV stations at 6% of vehicular parking spaces • Parkland Dedication fee-in-lieu payment: $1,710,688.50 (2023 fees for 450 units); commercial fees TBD • Public water bottle filling station • 2,500 SF of affordable commercial space (rental rate max. of 80% of market rate) 7 Conceptual Ground Floor Plan 8 South Central Waterfront Visioning Plan Compliance • Connectivity and Circulation: • PUD will connect to Barton Springs Rd. extension • Open space: • Sustainability • Northwest corner open space • Rain gardens on S. Congress • Reclaimed water connections/extensions • Solar facilities incorporated • Electric vehicle charging • Urban Design: • Widened and enhanced sidewalks on S. Congress Ave. and Barton Springs extension with 5.5-inch caliper shade trees • Mix of uses with ground floor commercial, residential and office on upper levels • Public art and public water bottle filling station proposed 9 South Central Waterfront Visioning Plan Compliance SCW Staff (Greg Dutton) Comments: “Ground floor pedestrian uses and the elimination of certain CS uses in the proposed PUD, particularly auto-oriented uses, support the overall goals of the SCW Vision Framework Plan to create a vibrant, mixed-use environment that is more pedestrian-friendly. In addition, the project proposals to have no surface parking (structured only), streetscape improvements, and green building standards comply with the spirit of the SCW Vision Framework Plan. Although the additional entitlement request for height exceeds the …
REGULAR MEETING CODES AND ORDINANCES JOINT COMMITTEE MINUTES Wednesday, September 21, 2022 The Codes and Ordinances Joint Committee convened in a regular meeting on Wednesday, September 21, 2022 at 6:00 p.m. Permitting and Development Center (PDC) – Room #1406 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Drive Austin, TX 78752 Chair Barrera-Ramirez called the meeting to order at 6:03 pm. Committee Members in Attendance: Greg Anderson Claire Hempel (Vice-Chair) Ann Denkler Nadia Barrera-Ramirez (Chair) City Staff in Attendance: Andrew Rice, Housing and Planning Department Donna Galati, Project Connect Office Alyssa Hedge, Project Connect Office CALL TO ORDER APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approval of the June 15, 2022, meeting minutes. 2. Approval of the August 17, 2022, meeting minutes. A motion was made to approve the minutes by Commissioner Hempel, seconded by Commission Barrera-Ramirez. Vote: 4-0. The June 15 minutes were not available but will be available for approval at a future meeting. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 3. 2023 Meeting Schedule. Discuss and approve the 2023 meeting schedule. Commissioners discussed various options for meeting location, date, and time. Staff will make inquiries and let the Commissioners know what options exist for the 2023 meeting schedule. 4. Historic Design Standards Amendments. Discuss and consider a recommendation for initiation of amendments to Title 25 of the City Code to codify the Historic Design Standards as a tool for interpreting the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards. (No changes to the historic review process are proposed.) City Staff: Andrew Rice, Housing and Planning and Department, (512) 974-1686, andrew.rice@austintexas.gov Facilitator: Commissioner Barrera-Ramirez, Chair of COJC City Attorney: None 1 Andrew Rice gave an overview of changes to historic design standards that would require minor changes to the land development code (LDC), noting that there would be no change to the review process. A motion was made to recommend initiation of the item to Planning Commission by Commissioner Denkler, seconded by Commissioner Hempel, with additional direction that staff meet with homebuilders to go over changes. Vote: 3-0-1. Item failed to garner an affirmative vote but will move to PC for initiation without a recommendation. 5. Project Connect. Discuss and consider a recommendation for adoption of an ordinance amending Title 25 of City Code to create a foundational ordinance for Transit System Projects to facilitate the construction of critical transportation infrastructure. City Staff: Donna Galati, Project Connect Office, (512) 974-2733, Donna.Galati@austintexas.gov A recusal by Commissioner Barrera-Ramirez meant that quorum was lost, and …
Great Streets Code Amendment to 25-2-586 (Downtown Density Bonus Program) Applicability of Great Streets Standards Certain properties in Downtown are eligible to participate in the Downtown Density Bonus Program (the Program) as outlined in 25-2-586. In accordance with Program requirements, the applicant is required to execute a restrictive covenant committing to provide streetscape improvements along all public street frontages, consistent with the Great Street Standards (the Standards). General Boundary of Great Streets with locations of improvements highlighted 2 Conflict with extra-jurisdictional control • Properties in the Rainey St. Subdistrict of the Waterfront Overlay are eligible to participate in the Program per 25-2-739. • Certain properties in the subdistrict front on Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) right-of-way (ROW). • On such portion where properties front said ROW, the City of Austin has no jurisdiction to require streetscape improvements. Any proposed improvements outside private property on said frontage are to be coordinated with TxDOT. Downtown Austin with Capitol View Corridors TxDOT ROW and jurisdiction: 5,584 linear feet outside of CVC 3 Council Direction Resolution No. 20220728-093 initiates a Code Amendment to 25-2-586 1. Bring forward a recommendation for establishing a fund into which such fees-in-lieu can be deposited and creating an administrative process for allocating these funds only for the provision of Great Streets within the areas of Downtown included in the Great Streets and Downtown Density Bonus Program boundaries. 2. Create a fee-in-lieu for properties located along TxDOT frontages that cannot comply with Great Streets standards in the range of $55-$60 per square foot of frontage along the TxDOT right of way. (currently approx. 234 linear feet ̴ ̴ 4,206 sq. ft.). 3. Adjust the fee for construction periodically, but not more than once per fiscal year, to account for increases in the cost of construction. 4 Council Direction Resolution No. 20220728-093 initiates a Code Amendment to 25-2-586 4. Create an additional up-front, one-time cost in the amount of 10% of the cost for construction ($5.50-$6 per square foot) to cover maintenance of any Great Streets improvements, including landscape elements, trash receptacles, benches, bike infrastructure, and streetlights. 5. Create a specific fund within the Public Works Department for the design, construction, and maintenance of Great Street CIP projects within the downtown area. 6. A deposit of the fee-in-lieu would be required to be posted to the fund prior to the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy (CO) for the building; 5 …
Historic Design Standards City of Austin October 2022 Welcome In Austin, historic preservation encourages the preservation of historic buildings, structures, sites, and districts; promotes awareness of cultural and architectural heritage; and helps shape a more sustainable, equitable, and livable place. As the city grows, these Historic Design Standards will help property owners, designers, builders, and historic preservation professionals make consistent decisions about how to meet present-day needs while stewarding local built heritage and achieving larger goals. Clear standards and graphics show good practices, as well as changes to avoid. The Historic Design Standards were created by a working group representing property owners, designers, developers, advocates, and the Historic Landmark Commission. The working group sought to develop locally relevant standards grounded in national preservation principles. Many members are laypeople, and readability was a key concern: the standards needed to be understandable by property owners and neighbors considering whether to apply for historic district designation, as well as by architects. A Maintenance and Preservation chapter and illustrated glossary support those who want to learn more about architectural elements and materials. The Historic Design Standards promote long-term sustainability by supporting the retention and repair of existing buildings, which keep tons of old-growth wood and other material in use and out of the landfill. They also support sustainable solutions for making buildings more energy efficient now, from high-impact improvements like attic insulation and duct sealing to DIY changes such as weather-stripping around windows and doors. Historic Preservation Office staff are available to answer questions and provide feedback on proposed projects. Reach out to preservation@austintexas.gov or call (512) 974-3393. Left cover image: People looking out over Austin, ca. 1940s Acknowledgments Design Standards Working Group The Historic Landmark Commission created the Design Standards Working Group on September 24, 2018 to create a new set of historic design standards, with the goals of providing clear, user-friendly standards and guidelines for all historic property owners and of simplifying the historic district application process. This document is the product of the working group’s efforts and is modeled on the Preservation Austin design standards template produced through a community initiative in April 2011. David Carroll, AIA Urban Design Commission, preservation architect Janet Beinke Historic district property owner Cara Bertron Historic Preservation Office staff Madeline Clites Preservation consultant Angela Gaudette Historic Preservation Office staff Laura Keating Urban Design staff Marie Oehlerking-Read Texas Historical Commission staff (prev.) Misael Ramos Representative from potential …
Frequently Asked Questions This FAQ sheet is intended to provide a brief orientation to the Historic Design Standards. Please contact preservation@austintexas.gov if you have further questions. 1 Why were the Historic Design Standards I own a property in a locally designated historic developed? Don’t we already have standards for district. How will the Historic Design Standards 3 historic properties? affect me? The Historic Design Standards were developed to clarify existing standards for historic landmarks and National Register districts. They will also make the historic district application process easier and more equitable for new districts. The Historic Design Standards will not affect previously agreed-upon design standards for existing historic districts. They do align with existing district design standards and may be adopted by property owners within each district if desired. The Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Rehabilitation form the foundation of preservation practice in the United States and are used in Austin to evaluate proposed changes to historic landmarks and in National Register districts. However, these very general standards can be hard to interpret when planning and evaluating specific projects. The Historic Design Standards clarify them with more specific good practices and illustrations. Right now, community members compiling a historic district application must hire a consultant or learn how to develop their own design standards. Then multiple rounds of review are required with other property owners and City staff. This adds time and cost to the application process—and results in design standards that are nearly identical to those for other districts. The Historic Design Standards will provide a consistent, predictable set of standards for all areas considering historic district designation. I own a historic landmark. How will the Historic 2 Design Standards affect me? If adopted by City Council, the Historic Design Standards will clarify existing standards for exterior changes to historic landmarks, as well as new construction on landmarked properties. The Historic Design Standards are based on the standards that City staff and the Historic Landmark Commission already use to evaluate projects. However, they are clearer, more specific, and easier to use. No process changes are proposed. 4 I own a property in a National Register district. How will the Historic Design Standards affect me? If adopted by City Council, the Historic Design Standards will clarify existing guidelines for National Register district properties. The Historic Design Standards are based on the standards that City staff and the Historic Landmark …
Brodie Oaks Redevelopment SOS Amendment 4107 S Capital of Texas Highway C814-2021-0099 Leslie Lilly Environmental Program Coordinator Watershed Protection What is an SOS Amendment • 1992 Save Our Springs ordinance adopted by citizen initiative • Per 25-8-515, variances to SOS are not allowed • Supermajority of Council must approve amendments to SOS • Council Resolution 20221011-076 on October 13, 2022: • “ The City Manager is directed to initiate site specific variances ….. Brodie Oaks Planned Unit Development • A Planned Unit Development (PUD) is a type of site development and regulatory process established by city ordinance for a tract of land. • The SOS amendment is being considered concurrent with the Brodie Oaks PUD ordinance • SOS Initiative prohibits the ability of a PUD Ordinance to modify SOS Full Purpose Jurisdiction Barton Springs Watershed Barton Springs Zone Edwards Aquifer Recharge Zone 37.6 Acres 84% Impervious Cover Edwards Aquifer Recharge Zone SOS Requirements • Impervious cover in the Edwards Aquifer Recharge Zone is 15% NSA, 20% NSA in the Contributing Zone undeveloped conditions. • Water Quality Controls required for runoff from all impervious cover to meet Land Use Plan for Brodie Oaks PUD Water Quality for Brodie Oaks PUD SOS Amendment • Section A of 25-8-514 (Pollution Prevention Required) shall be modified to allow a maximum impervious cover for the site of 56% net site area. PUD Ordinance • • • • 25-8-341 shall be modified to allow cut not to exceed a maximum of fourteen (14) feet as indicated on Exhibit G. 25-8-342 shall be modified to allow fill not to exceed a maximum of fourteen (14) feet as indicated on Exhibit G. 25-8-281 shall be modified to allow encroachment into CEFs as indicated on Exhibit F. ECM 1.6.7.5 (D) shall be modified to allow captured runoff for beneficial reuse Critical Environmental Features Grading Plan Staff Recommendation Recommended with the following conditions provided in Brodie Oaks PUD Ordinance: • Reduction in impervious cover from 86% NSA to 54% NSA • Bring the site into compliance with SOS water quality treatment requirements • Clustering impervious cover 100-300’ away from Barton Creek • Provides rainwater harvesting for landscape irrigation of not less than 50% of the landscaped • Restoring 2 acres of the tract to native vegetation • Provide 100% GSI for water quality controls. area. • Provides superior tree protections. • Complies with Austin Green Building 3-star rating • Provide …
A Holistic Work Program for long-term unhoused residents of East Austin. Chase Wright Executive Director chase@springdaleparkneighbors.org 512-621-1510 New Website: https://springdaleparkneighbors.com (note – it is .com not .org) Mission/Vision We support East Austin residents on their re-entry journey from unhoused to self-sufficient citizens through a holistic multi-tiered work/apprenticeship program. We seek to establish SPN as a new and more effective model for addressing long-term homelessness that can be replicated within our city, our state, and eventually our country. It is hard work putting people to work. But no one is beyond help and everyone can be productive if given the right opportunities and support. Hidden Barriers keep people homeless The unhoused population we work with have many barriers to participating in normal society exasperated by mental health problems and substance abuse. The City funds a multitude of services but makes little progress, year-over-year, in actually helping people find a way out of the poverty trap they are stuck in. To many social workers, it feels that they are throwing a life vest to a drowning man who tells them they would rather keep swimming. Our peers think the problem is lack of coordination between services. We have a different opinion. The current system doesn’t have a way to establish a relationship that motivates change because help comes from outside the community. SPN’s Relationship-First Holistic Solution SPN has taken a holistic approach to rehabilitating each homeless individual - mind, body, and soul. What works for one homeless individual will not work for all. Because we have an ongoing employment relationship with our clients, we can help them address the barriers that the long-term unhoused face when seeking regular employment: appearance and hygiene, lack of ID/address/phone/bank account, inability to focus due to hunger, work habits, and mental issues / substance abuse. Ultimately, this enables our clients to find their way back into society. We show them by example that hard work is rewarded and that they are capable of working hard. Program Progression Community Services Watershed Cleanup s l a i t n e s s E • Breakfast and Lunch for anyone who shows up to at our work site. • Dinner will be added when funding permits. • Free clothing – durable outfits purchase from Goodwill in bulk. • Laundry – Washing performed while people work. • Showers – Manned and monitored safe space to take a shower. We encourage change …
SPECIAL EVENTS TASK FORCE - RECOMMENDATION 20221019-4 Date: 10/19/2022 Subject: Special Events Task Force Final Report and Recommendations Motioned By: Laurel White Recommendation: Approve the final version of the Special Events Task Force and submit to Mayor and Council. Description of Recommendation to Council: Seconded By: Ingrid Weigand The Task Force submits to Mayor and Council the following Final Report and list of recommendations for their consideration to adopt in totality. Rationale: As directed by Resolution No. 20210902-049 on September 2, 2021, The Special Events Task Force has been charged with providing Mayor and Council with a Final Report and recommended changes to the Special Events Ordinance by October 31, 2022. This report is the culmination of the Task Force’s efforts and deliberations. Vote For: Dan Carroll, Bobby Garza, Shelley Phillips, James Russell, Jeff Smith, Frances Thompson, Ingrid Weigand, Laurel White, Against: None Abstain: Absent: Cindy Lo, Heath Riddles-Sanchez, Mandi Thomas Attest: Brydan Summers Brydan Summers Special Events Task Force Liaison Development Services Department SPECIAL EVENTS TASK FORCE Final Report and Recommendations This document details the Special Event Task Force’s recommendations and topics for consideration for City Council, as directed in the Special Events Ordinance – Ordinance No. 20180510‐018 1 Executive Summary The Special Events Task Force (SETF or Task Force) was created by Ordinance number 20180510‐018 approved by the Austin City Council on May 10, 2018. The Task Force held its first meeting on June 12, 2019, when all eleven voting members were seated, and the eleven ex officio members were identified. We had hoped to provide our final report by the prescribed timeline on March 31, 2020, but were forced into a hiatus due to COVID‐19. The Task Force is grateful that on September 2, 2021 the Council re‐authorized our work so that we could continue to assess the performance of the Special Events Ordinance and provide recommendations for its improvement. In the Special Events Ordinance, the Council directed the Task Force to “provide the Council with a report and any recommended changes.” This overarching directive guided the Task Force through its deliberations and informed the following key Task Force recommendations: ACE (Austin Center for Events) Administration Amplified Sound Ordinance Definitions Notifications to the Public Staffing, Primarily Public Safety Post Event Reporting The Task Force was subject to the provisions of the Texas Open Meetings Act, and all meetings were open to …
SPECIAL EVENTS TASK FORCE - RECOMMENDATION 20221019-3 Seconded By: Ingrid Weigand Date: 10/19/2022 Subject: Recommended Changes to the Special Events Administrative Rules Motioned By: Laurel White Recommendation: Modify section Description of Recommendation to Council: The Task Force recommends updating the ACE Administrative Rules to describe how ACE accepts applications, processes application fees, performs completeness checks, and notifies applicants of the status of their application. This process should ensure that if a plan will not move forward with further review because the site or location is inappropriate that the applicant will be notified in a timely manner. Rationale: ACE began charging fees in October 2022. As such, the administrative rules should be updated to reflect this change. In addition, Tier 2 events currently do not require staff to provide preliminary approval within 10 days of submittal the way Tier 3 and Tier 4 events do. Staff have indicated that applications that have had a completeness check, and been accepted for review, have informal preliminary approval for these events. Meaning staff will work with the applicant to further modify the plan so that a permit will be issued. Codifying this process should provide Tier 2 applicants with re-assurance in their planning without modifying City Code. Furthermore, the Task Force has identified that staffing at AFD is critical to ensuring plans are appropriate for different sites, particularly if there is a change of use or if special events have not taken place at that location. Increasing staffing at AFD will help to ensure these applications can be reviewed in a timely manner so applicants know about the feasibility of their event sooner. The Special Events Task Force was shown administrative rules draft language drafted by ACE staff which will be the baseline language that moves through the rules process. Vote For: Laurel White, Ingrid Weigand, James Russell, Jeff Smith, Dan Carroll, Shelley Phillips, Frances Thompson Against: None 1 of 2 Abstain: Absent: Mandi Thomas, Heath Riddles-Sanchez, Cindy Lo Attest: Brydan Summers Brydan Summers Special Events Task Force Liaison Development Services Department 2 of 2
SPECIAL EVENTS TASK FORCE REGULAR CALLED MEETING MEETING MINUTES 10, OCTOBER 2022 The Special Events Task Force convened in a regular meeting on 10, October 2022, at 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Drive in Austin, Texas. Chair Russell called the Special Event Task Force Meeting to order at 2:04 p.m. Task Force Members in Attendance: Co-Chair James Russell, Co-Chair Jeff Smith, Laurel White, Ingrid Weigand, Frances Thompson, Laurel White, Cindy Lo, Dan Carroll Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Shelley Phillips, Bobby Garza PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL No public communication was offered. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The minutes from the meeting of 9/21/2022 were approved on Member Thompson’s motion, Co-Chair Smith’s second, and on a unanimous vote. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS Update from Organizers Currently Planning Events – SETF Member RoundTable on Their Experiences Co-Chair Russell shared that he had two events in the review process, the Veteran’s Day Parade and Trail of Lights. He did not have any concerns. Member White explained her venue gets a lot of billing emails now with the new fees, but is probably a unique situation. Member Carroll stated that they are having difficulty getting law enforcement staffing for their events, they have a large multi-county event this weekend. Discuss and Possible Action on Recommendations to Codify Tier 2 Completeness Checks and Notifications in the Administrative Rules Mr. Summers explained the history of the Task Force trying to address providing preliminary approval for Tier 2 events, and that the proposed recommendation language will 1. 2. 3. 1 direct ACE to update the administrative rules to accomplish this. The Task Force requested that the paragraph in the recommendation’s rationale related to AFD be also included in the staffing section of the final report. Member White asked if the proposed administrative rule language would be included in the recommendation. Mr. Summers explained the administrative rules process and suggested it may not be appropriate for Council to take action on administrative rules language as that is not how the rules process is intended to work. The Task Force decided to add the following language to the recommendation: “The Special Events Task Force was shown administrative rules draft language drafted by ACE staff which will be the baseline language that moves through the rules process.” Member White motioned to approve the recommendation as amended, Co-Chair Russell seconded, it passed unanimously. Discuss and Possible Action on the Final Report to Mayor and Council Member …
Code Amendment: Compatibility on Corridors Codes and Ordinances Joint Committee October 19, 2022 Greg Dutton – Housing and Planning Content Background Council resolution Proposed draft changes Staff’s recommendation Timeline Background Draft LDC is suspended (March 2020) VMU2 is passed on 6/9/22: Allows 30’ additional feet for deeper affordability Parking reduction to 25% of standard for properties on light rail lines Compatibility reduced to 100’ for properties on light rail lines 3 Council Resolution 6/9/22 WHEREAS, Austin is facing an affordability crisis as the housing market reaches record rents and home prices; and WHEREAS, City Council has recently passed a number of resolutions to address affordability and housing supply, including reforms for accessory dwelling units, Vertical Mixed Use, Equitable Transit Oriented Development, and affordable housing bonus programs for commercial zones; and WHEREAS, Austin voters approved substantial investments in corridor improvements, active transportation, and Project Connect in 2016,2018, and 2020; 4 Council Resolution 6/9/22 WHEREAS, current compatibility regulations, established in the 1980s, limit housing capacity on corridors by limiting the height of developments of properties within 540 feet of single-family properties, which is significantly more restrictive compared to cities with similar regulations; and WHEREAS, current parking minimums may require more parking than currently needed and conflict with the City's goal of reaching a 50/50 transportation mode share; and 5 Council Resolution 6/9/22 WHEREAS, moderate changes to compatibility and parking regulations on corridors would increase affordable and market-rate housing supply and support the City's transit investments; and WHEREAS, Planning Commission, Zoning and Platting Commission, City Council, and community members have provided substantial feedback in the last 10 years on potential changes to the compatibility regulations and parking minimums; and WHEREAS, the Austin City Council is committed to enacting policy changes to increase housing capacity and support transit investments on corridors; 6 Council Resolution 6/9/22 For a residential or mixed-use project on light rail, large corridors, medium corridors: Compatibility ends at 300’ from triggering property (zoning only) Additional 5’ in height Parking reduced to 25% (light rail and large corridor) or 50% (medium corridor) 7 Council Resolution 6/9/22 For a residential or mixed-use project on specified corridors providing affordable housing: Maximum height at a distance of 100’ from a triggering property for projects on a light rail line 65’ of height at a distance …
Code Amendment: Residential in Commercial Codes and Ordinances Joint Committee October 19, 2022 Greg Dutton – Housing and Planning Content Background Council resolution Proposed draft changes Staff’s recommendation Timeline Background Residential in commercial is a new concept for the draft LDC Basic concept is to allow residential in commercially-zoned property to add housing capacity Draft LDC is suspended (March 2020) 3 Council Resolution 12/9/21 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); 4 Council Resolution 12/9/21 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; 5 Council Resolution 12/9/21 Allow residential development in: CS, CS-1, GR, LR, GO, LO Affordable housing required Right to return for creative spaces* *Definition still being determined 6 Proposed draft changes: Applicability 7 Proposed draft changes Affordable housing required for residential entitlement: Rental: 10% @ 60% MFI, 40 years Owner: 10% @ 80% MFI, 99 years Fee-in-lieu not allowed 8 Proposed draft changes Effectively grants –MU zoning administratively No other changes to site development standards: height, impervious cover, floor area ratio, parking 9 Eligible Commercial Parcels by Displacement Risk Area & High Opportunity Area 0 1000 2000 3000 4000 5000 6000 7000 8000 Total 7474 Eligible Commercial Parcels 0 1000 2000 3000 4000 5000 6000 7000 8000 Total 7474 Within All Displacement Risk Areas 2802 Within 1/2 mile of Project Connect routes 4615 Within High Opportunity Areas 3111 Within 1/2 Mile of Current Transit Service 6874 Eligible Commercial Parcels Along Compatibility Ordinance Corridor 0 1000 2000 3000 4000 5000 6000 7000 8000 Total 7474 Along Compatibility Ordinance Corridor 3476 1 0 Staff’s recommendation Recommended with changes: Modify to exclude properties within 500’ of a level 5 …
