ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET CASE: C14-2021-0012 (Research Park Rezoning) DISTRICT: 6 ADDRESS: 12455, 12501 Research Boulevard North Bound, 12489, 12515 ½, 12517 ½ Research Boulevard Service Road NB, 12220 ½ Riata Trace Parkway ZONING FROM: LI TO: LI-PDA The applicant is requesting a rezoning to add a Planned Development Area overlay with the following conditions: Applicable Site Development Regulations A. Unless otherwise modified herein development of Lot 11 shall comply with applicable City of Austin rules, regulations and ordinances. B. If there is a conflict between this Ordinance and applicable City of Austin rules, regulations and ordinances, this Ordinance including the Exhibits shall control. Authorized Uses A. All Limited Industrial (LI) uses are permitted uses of Lot 11, except as set forth in Subsection B of this Section. The following are additional permitted uses: B. The following uses are prohibited as principal uses of Lot 11: Multi-Family Residential Research Testing Services Research Warehousing Services Automotive Repair Services Campground Drop-Off Recycling Collection Facility Funeral Services Kennels Pedicab Storage and Dispatch Recycling Center Resource Extraction Scrap and Salvage Service Station Theater Site Development Regulations A. Base District Regulations 1) Development of the Property shall conform to the site development regulations authorized for the Limited Industrial Services (LI) district as set forth in the City Code, except as provided for in this Ordinance. 2) The following development regulations shall apply only to Lot 11. a) The minimum lot size is 5,750 square feet. 1 of 78B-3 C14-2021-0012 2 b) The minimum lot width is 50 feet. c) There is no minimum interior side yard, rear yard, front yard, or street yard setbacks. d) The maximum height is 60 feet. e) The maximum impervious cover and maximum building coverage is set forth by the applicable watershed limitation. f) The maximum floor-to-area ratio is 2:1. SITE AREA: 179.14 acres PROPERTY OWNER: Karlin Research Park Development, LLC, Karlin Research Park, LLC (Matthew Schwab) AGENT: Armbrust & Brown, PLLC (Richard T. Suttle) CASE MANAGER: Sherri Sirwaitis (512-974-3057, sherri.sirwaitis@austintexas.gov) STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends LI-PDA, Limited Industrial-Planned Development Area Combining District, zoning. ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: August 17, 2021: Postponed to September 7, 2021 at the neighborhood's request by consent (10-0, R. Woody-absent); E. Ray-1st, A. Dankler-2nd. September 7, 2021 CITY COUNCIL ACTION: ORDINANCE NUMBER: 2 of 78B-3 C14-2021-0012 ISSUES: N/A CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: 3 The property in question is a 179+ tract of land that …
C14-2021-0117 1 ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET CASE: C14-2021-0117 – West Slaughter Lane Residences ZONING FROM: DR DISTRICT: 5 TO: GR-MU-V ADDRESS: 1017 W Slaughter Lane SITE AREA: 3.15 acres (137,214 sq. ft.) PROPERTY OWNER: Jamee F. & Charles Stewart AGENT: Alice Glasco Consulting (Alice Glasco) CASE MANAGER: Mark Graham (512-974-3574, mark.graham@austintexas.gov ) STAFF RECOMMENDATION: The Staff recommendation is to grant community commercial mixed use-vertical mixed use (GR-MU-V) combining district zoning. For a summary of the basis of staff’s recommendation, see page 4. ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: September 7, 2021 CITY COUNCIL ACTION: September 30, 2021 ORDINANCE NUMBER: 1 of 18B-4 C14-2021-0117 2 ISSUES None at this time. CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: Applicant requests zoning to build 290 apartment units with 10% designated affordable as required with the requested vertical mixed use building (V) zoning. 3,000 square feet of proposed commercial space make it a mixed use project in the requested community commercial – mixed use – vertical mixed use building (GR-MU-V) combining district zoning. 1017 West Slaughter, the rezoning tract (“Tract”) is located on the south side of West Slaughter Lane between Menchaca Road and South 1st Street. The Tract has approximately 178 feet of frontage along W. Slaughter Ln. and the only access is from W. Slaughter Ln. The 3.15 acre (137,214 square foot) Tract is undeveloped other than a 2400 square foot canopy, according to Travis County Appraisal District records. The view into the site is blocked with vegetation from all sides. An Austin Energy substation is located west of the Tract. Two narrow (about 84 feet) lots separate the proposed rezoning Tract from the neighborhood with townhouse and condominium residence (SF-6) district zoning to the east. On the adjacent narrow lot, there is an autobody repair shop. The second narrow lot has two modular buildings, possibly residences. The SF-6 neighborhood is developed with two story detached homes on compact lots. This neighborhood wraps around the south side of the narrow lots and the rezoning Tract. City maps show a creek buffer area running diagonally from northwest to southeast through the Austin Energy site and continuing through the rezoning Tract and SF-6 neighborhood beyond. Creek Buffers are unbuildable areas. The creek buffer has the effect of pushing site development north, toward W. Slaughter Ln. (see attached Exhibit B: Aerial Map). Existing Zoning The Tract was annexed into the City limits with full jurisdiction in November 1984 …
C14-2021-0104 1 ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET CASE: C14-2021-0104 – Acts Fellowship Church DISTRICT: 1 ZONING FROM: I-RR ADDRESS: 9807 Dessau Road SITE AREA: 3.2 acres (139,392 sq. ft.) PROPERTY OWNER: Alpha Anchor Investments, LLC, (Andrew Kim) TO: GR AGENT: Dunaway Associates (Meg Greenfield) CASE MANAGER Mark Graham (512-974-3574, mark.graham@austintexas.gov ) STAFF RECOMMENDATION: The Staff recommendation is to grant community commercial – conditional overlay (GR- CO) combining district zoning. The conditional overlay includes a list of prohibited uses: Alternative Financial Services, Automotive Rentals, Automotive Repair Services, Automotive Sales, Automotive Washing (of any type), Bail Bond Services, Drop-Off Recycling Collection Facility, Exterminating Services, Pawn Shop Services, Service Station. For a summary of the basis of staff’s recommendation, see case manager comments starting on page 2. ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: September 7, 2021 CITY COUNCIL ACTION: September 30, 2021 ORDINANCE NUMBER: ISSUES No issues have been identified for this case. 1 of 12B-5 C14-2021-0104 2 CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: Zoning Request The proposed Acts Fellowship Church is a 10,156 square foot building and parking area to be built on the east side of Dessau Road south of Breaker Lane and north of Rundberg Lane. Site access from Dessau Road is aligned with Childress Drive that goes west from Dessau Rd. The rezoning tract is 3.2 acres (139,392 sq. ft) of land. Applicant requests community commercial (GR) district zoning which permits religious assembly (church) uses. The site is in the Walnut Creek Watershed. Commercial zoning in this Suburban watershed is allowed a maximum of 80% impervious cover. Religious Assembly (church) use is permitted in most zone districts. The applicant in this case requested community commercial (GR) district zoning to obtain development regulations that permit 80% impervious coverage. With the proposed conditional overlay, staff believes that the requested GR zoning will be compatible with future development of the multifamily residence moderate high density (MF-4) district zoning on adjoining land to the north. The MF-4 district, and all multifamily residence districts in this watershed permit a maximum of 60% impervious coverage. There are three existing churches on the east side of Dessau Rd. between Childress Dr. and Rundberg Ln. The subject 3.2 acre rezoning tract is part of a 16.602 acre tract of land zoned interim – rural residence (I-RR) when annexed in 2003. South of the subject tract and within the I-RR zoning, two new buildings were built since 2015: A 4,797 sq. …
C14-2021-0119 1 ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET CASE: C14-2021 -0119 – McHeath 1.48 DISTRICT: 2 ZONING FROM: DR & SF-2 (Tract 1) DR (Tract 2) ADDRESS: 911 West Dittmar (Tract 1) 915 West Dittmar (Tract 2) SITE AREA: 0.99 acres (Tract 1) 0.49 acres (Tract 2) Total 1.48 acres (64,555 sq. ft.) PROPERTY OWNER: McHeath Ventures, LLC (Chris McClearin) TO: MF-2 AGENT: Bennett Consulting (Rodney Bennett) CASE MANAGER Mark Graham (512-974-3574, mark.graham@austintexas.gov ) STAFF RECOMMENDATION: The Staff recommendation is to grant multifamily residence low density (MF-2) district zoning. For a summary of the basis of staff’s recommendation, see case manager comments on page 2. ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: September 7, 2021 CITY COUNCIL ACTION: September 30, 2021 ORDINANCE NUMBER: 1 of 14B-6 C14-2021-0119 2 ISSUES No issues have been identified at this time. CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: Applicant requests multifamily residence - low density (MF-2) district zoning to build 30 dwelling units on 1.48 acres (64,468 sq. ft.). The rezoning tract has frontage on and access to West Dittmar Road. The rezoning tract is located about 0.5 miles west of South 1st St. and almost a mile east of Menchaca Rd. The subject rezoning site is a few hundred feet east of the Dittmar Park and Recreation Center. The rezoning tract was annexed into the City in November of 1984 with full jurisdiction. The site has two existing zone types: single family residence standard lot (SF-2) district zoning; and development reserve (DR) district zoning. For a buildable lot SF-2 zoning requires a minimum lot size of 5,750 square feet and allows 1 dwelling per lot. Building height in SF-2 is 2 stories and 35 feet. Buildings in MF-2 require a minimum of 8,000 square feet, and multiple dwellings can be built on a lot. Maximum density is 23 dwelling units per acre. The land area of the lot limits the number of dwellings based on the number of bedrooms: Number of Bedrooms Required land (square feet) Efficiency 1 2 or more 1,200 1,500 1800 The applicant is proposing to build up to 30 dwelling units on 1.48 acres of land. One existing dwelling unit would be razed with development. Unit sizes, room counts, and affordability were not addressed in the application. There is some variety in the neighborhood housing including detached manufactured and mobile homes in the MH zoning north of W. Dittmar Road which is next to SF-2 …
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET CASE: C14-2021-0108 – 8721 South 1st Street ZONING FROM: IP-CO ADDRESS: 8721 South 1st Street DISTRICT: 2 TO: CS SITE AREA: 0.81 acres (35,283 square feet) PROPERTY OWNER: BRW Holdings, LLC (Robin and Barry Wurzel) AGENT: Jackson Walker L.L.P. (Katherine Loayza) CASE MANAGER: Wendy Rhoades (512-974-7719, wendy.rhoades@austintexas.gov) STAFF RECOMMENDATION: The Staff recommendation is to grant general commercial services – conditional overlay (CS-CO) combining district zoning. The Conditional Overlay prohibits automotive sales, automotive rentals, automotive repair services, and service station. For a summary of the basis of Staff’s recommendation, please see page 2. ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: September 7, 2021: CITY COUNCIL ACTION: October 14, 2021: ORDINANCE NUMBER: ISSUES: The Applicant is in agreement with the Staff recommendation. CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: The subject rezoning area is an undeveloped portion of a lot that is zoned industrial park – conditional overlay (IP-CO) zoning by way of a 2012 case (C14-2012-0090 – Freedom Park). The remainder of the lot contains a pet services use which has direct frontage on South 1st Street (LR-CO) and construction sales and services, and limited warehousing and distribution uses oriented towards Ralph Ablanedo Drive (IP-CO). Vehicular access would be taken to South 1st Street. The existing Conditional Overlay covers the following items: 1) limits the number of vehicle trips to no more than 2,000 per day, 2) limits height to 40 feet, 3) limits impervious cover to 70 percent, and 4) prohibits automotive sales, automotive rentals, automotive repair services, and service station uses. Please refer to Exhibits A (Zoning Map) and A-1 (Aerial Exhibit). 1 of 12B-7 C14-2021-0108 Page 2 There is a church to the north (IP-CO), the aforementioned construction sales and services and limited warehousing and distribution uses to the east and south, and an administrative / business office, personal services, and pet services uses (the latter use is under common ownership) to the east which front on South 1st Street (LR-CO). The Applicant has requested general commercial services (CS) district zoning in order to allow for the pet services and kennels uses (not permitted in the IP district), in addition to the existing construction sales and services and limited warehousing and distribution uses adjacent to the east and south of the rezoning area. BASIS OF RECOMMENDATION: 1. The proposed zoning should be consistent with the purpose statement of the district sought. The proposed general commercial services (CS) district …
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET DISTRICT: 1 TO: GR-MU CASE: C14-2021-0091 (The Rhett) ZONING FROM: LR-CO ADDRESS: 1000 East Yager Lane SITE AREA: 2.68 acres (116,740 sq. ft.) PROPERTY OWNER: Zydeco Development Corporation AGENT: Thrower Design, LLC (A. Ron Thrower) CASE MANAGER: Sherri Sirwaitis (512-974-3057, sherri.sirwaitis@austintexas.gov) STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends GR-MU-CO zoning, Community Commercial-Mixed Use- Conditional Overlay Combining District, zoning. The conditional overlay will prohibit Automotive Rentals, Automotive Repair Services, Automotive Sales, Automotive Washing (of any type), Drop Off Recycling Collection Facility, Exterminating Services, Funeral Services, Service Station, Outdoor Entertainment and Outdoor Sports and Recreation uses on the property. ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: September 7, 2021 CITY COUNCIL ACTION: ORDINANCE NUMBER: 1 of 14B-8 C14-2021-0091 ISSUES: N/A CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: 2 The property in question is a 2.68 acre undeveloped tract of land that fronts onto East Yager Lane. The tract of land directly to the north and west is zoned LR-CO and is undeveloped. Further to the north, there is a residential neighborhood/SF-3 zoning with single-family and duplex residences. To the east, at the northwest corner of E. Yager Lane and Tompkins Drive, there is an office/retail center (Yager Technology Center) and convenience store (Yager Food Store) with service station (Citgo) zoned GR. The tract of land to the south, across E. Yager Lane is zoned DR and is developed with townhouse residences (Coppertree). The applicant is requesting GR-MU zoning to develop a mixed-use project that with up to 250 multi-family dwelling units. This 2.68 acre tract is part of a larger development of the 5 acre site that will participate in the Affordability Unlocked program. (Please see Applicant’s Request Letter – Exhibit C). The staff is recommending GR-MU-CO zoning, with a conditional overlay that will prohibit the more intensive commercial uses of Automotive Rentals, Automotive Repair Services, Automotive Sales, Automotive Washing (of any type), Drop Off Recycling Collection Facility, Exterminating Services, Funeral Services, Service Station, Outdoor Entertainment and Outdoor Sports and Recreation uses on the property adjacent to the existing residential developments to the north, south and west. The site under consideration meets the intent of the Community Commercial-Mixed Use Combining District as it is accessible from major traffic way, East Yager Lane and is approximately 0.70 linear miles from the East Parmer Lane Activity Corridor. The proposed multifamily development on the property will provide for additional housing opportunities in this area of the city. The …
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET TO: P DISTRICT: 1 CASE: C14-2021-0106 (Dessau Wastewater Treatment Plant) ADDRESS: 1621 1/2 Fish Lane ZONING FROM: DR SITE AREA: 2.932 acres PROPERTY OWNER: City of Austin Water Department (Shay Ralls Roalson, P.E.) AGENT: City of Austin Water Department (Eric Sermeno) CASE MANAGER: Sherri Sirwaitis (512-974-3057, sherri.sirwaitis@austintexas.gov) STAFF RECOMMEDATION: Staff recommends P, Public District, zoning. ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: September 7, 2021 CITY COUNCIL ACTION: ORDINANCE NUMBER: 1 of 10B-9 C14-2021-0106 ISSUES: N/A CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: 2 The property in question is an almost 3-acre tract of land located on the north side of Howard Lane and south side of Fish Lane. It is developed with a wastewater treatment plan. The properties to the north are zoned GR-MU and are developed with multifamily complexes. To the south, across E. Howard Lane, is zoned MF-2-CO, LO-CO and is undeveloped. The lot to the east fronting onto Dessau Road is zoned GR-CO and is developed with a Convenience Store/Service Station. The applicant is requesting P, Public District, zoning to bring the existing use into conformance with land use regulations in the City of Austin Land Development Code. The staff supports the applicant’s request to rezone the property to P (Public) because the property is currently being used by the City of Austin to provide water and wastewater services to the surrounding residential and commercial areas. 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. Public district land owned or leased by federal, state, county, or city government. 2. The proposed zoning should promote consistency and orderly planning. The P zoning district would be compatible and consistent with the surrounding residential uses because the property is currently being utilized by the City of Austin to provide water and wastewater services to these residential areas. The site under consideration is located within the Dessau/Parmer Neighborhood Center and along the Howard Lane Activity Corridor as designated by the Imagine Austin Comprehensive Plan. 3. The proposed zoning should allow for a reasonable use of the property. The proposed P, Public, zoning district designation will allow the city to make improvements to the existing wastewater treatment facility on the property. 2 of 10B-9 C14-2021-0106 3 EXISTING ZONING AND LAND USES: Site DR ZONING LAND USES Wastewater Treatment Plant (Dessau Wastewater Treatment Plant) North GR-MU, …
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET TO: GR-MU CASE: C14-2021-0109 (12530 Research Blvd Future Project) DISTRICT: 10 ADDRESS: 12530 Research Boulevard ZONING FROM: GR, LO SITE AREA: 1.41 acres (61,419.6 sq. ft.) PROPERTY OWNER: Gyro Plus LLC (Mohammed Arami) CASE MANAGER: Sherri Sirwaitis (512-974-3057, sherri.sirwaitis@austintexas.gov) STAFF RECOMMEDATION: Staff recommends GR-MU, Community Commercial-Mixed Use Combining District, zoning for Tract 1 and LO-MU, Limited Office- Mixed Use Combining District, zoning for Tract 2. ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: September 7, 2021 CITY COUNCIL ACTION: ORDINANCE NUMBER: 1 of 12B-10 C14-2021-0109 ISSUES: N/A CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: 2 The property in question is a 1.41 acre site that contains a vacant retail building and a small warehouse (formerly Buck’s Bikes Super Store) which fronts U.S. Highway 183 North. To the east, there is a retail center (Oak Knoll Village). The tract of land to the west contains an automotive repair use (Oak Knoll Automotive). The lots to the south, across Jollyville Road, are developed with duplex residences. The applicant is requesting GR-MU zoning to redevelop the site with retail mixed use. The staff is recommending GR-MU zoning for Tract 1 and LO-MU zoning for Tract 2. GR- MU zoning on Tract 1 will permit the applicant to redevelop the site with retail and residential uses fronting Research Boulevard/U.S. Highway 183 North. The staff is recommending adding an ‘MU’ combining district to the entire property (both Tract 1 and Tract 2) to permit the addition of residential uses. The proposed zoning will promote consistency with the permitted uses developed adjacent to this tract in the existing Community Commercial zoning located to the east and west. Commercial-mixed use and office-mixed use zoning will permit the applicant to utilize vacant structures to allow for mixed use development on the site. More intensive zoning is appropriate for a retail development fronting a major highway within an area of concentrated commercial and retail development. In addition, the staff is recommending a 120-foot buffer of LO-MU zoning along Jollyville Road for Tract 2 in accordance with the intent of the U.S. 183/Jollyville Road Area Study. The policy of a 120-foot strip buffer of LO zoning along the east side of Jollyville Road has been consistently applied to date to maintain a setback from the commercial uses fronting U.S. Highway 183 to the residential and office uses to the west across Jollyville Road. BASIS OF RECOMMENDATION: 1. The proposed zoning should …
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET TO: GO-MU-CO* CASE: C14-2021-0118 (11586 Jollyville Road) DISTRICT: 10 ADDRESS: 11586 Jollyville Road ZONING FROM: GO-CO *The applicant is proposing to maintain the existing conditional overlay (CO) to limit the maximum height on the property to fifty-five (55) feet. SITE AREA: 0.9128 acres PROPERTY OWNER: Fuqua Stover Ltd. (David Foor) AGENT: Kimley-Horn & Associates, Inc. (Amanda C. Brown) CASE MANAGER: Sherri Sirwaitis (512-974-3057, sherri.sirwaitis@austintexas.gov) STAFF RECOMMENDATION: The staff’s recommendation is to grant GO-MU-CO, General Office-Mixed Use-Conditional Overlay Combining District, zoning. The conditional overlay will limit the maximum height on the property to fifty-five (55) feet. ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: September 7, 2019: CITY COUNCIL ACTION: ORDINANCE NUMBER: 1 of 13B-11 C14-2021-0118 ISSUES: N/A CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: 2 The property in question is currently developed with a vacant structure. There is a multifamily residential use to the north, south and west. To the east, across Jollyville Road, there is a service station and office use. The applicant is requesting to rezone this property to add the ‘MU’ Combining District to allow for residential development on the site (Please see Applicant’s Request Letter – Exhibit C). The staff recommends General Office-Mixed Use-Conditional Overlay Combining District, zoning. The site under consideration meets the intent of the GO-MU district. This tract of land is located on an arterial roadway, Jollyville Road, a designated Activity Corridor in the Imagine Austin Comprehensive Plan. The proposed GO-MU-CO zoning is consistent with the surrounding office and residential uses. There are multifamily uses to the north, south and west and office use/zoning across Jollyville Road to the east. The proposed zoning will be consistent with the zoning/land use patterns in this area as the west side of Jollyville Road is primarily zoned office and residential use. The applicant agrees with the staff’s recommendation. BASIS OF RECOMMENDATION: 1. The proposed zoning should be consistent with the purpose statement of the district sought. General Office district is intended for offices and selected commercial uses predominately serving community and city-wide needs. Mixed Use combining district is intended for combination with selected base districts, in order to permit any combination of office, retail, commercial, and residential uses within a single development. Conditional Overlay combining district may be applied in combination with any base district. The district is intended to provide flexible and adaptable use or site development regulations by requiring standards tailored to individual properties. 2. The proposed …
SUBDIVISION REVIEW SHEET MUD: N/A COUNTY: Travis LOT(S): 1591 Total Lots Z.A.P. DATE: 9.07.2021 JURISDICTION: 2-Mile ETJ CASE NO.: C8J-2018-0213 SUBDIVISION NAME: Longview (Small Lot) Subdivision - Preliminary Plan AREA: 430.71 acres OWNER/APPLICANT: WLH Communities-Texas LLC (Michael Slack) AGENT: Peloton Land Solutions (Justin Lange) ADDRESS OF SUBDIVISION: Kellam Road GRIDS: N/A WATERSHED: Dry Creek East EXISTING ZONING: N/A PROPOSED LAND USE: Single family residences (small lots), right-of-way, lift station, joint use driveways, water quality, landscape, amenity center, detention, and open space. ADMINISTRATIVE WAIVERS: LDC 30-5-42(B)(6) to allow cut and fill of not more than 8 feet in Desired Development Zone. VARIANCES: None SIDEWALKS: Sidewalks will be provided on proposed and adjacent streets. DEPARTMENT COMMENTS: The request is for approval of a preliminary plan consisting of 1591 total lots: 1506 single family residences (small lots), 83 right-of-way, joint use driveways, water quality, landscape, detention, open space and 2 lift station and amenity center lots on 430.71 acres. This proposed development fronts on Kellam road and is located in the county and in the City of Austin’s 2 Mile ETJ. The applicant has secured a service extension from the City of Austin to provide water and wastewater to the proposed development. The applicant has entered into a phasing agreement with Travis County to provide traffic improvements to adjacent roadways that will be needed as result of this proposed development. COUNTY COMMENTS This property is located in the 2-Mile, ETJ (Extra-Territorial Jurisdiction) of the City of Austin. The Texas Local Government prohibits the city and the county from regulating land uses, lot size, density, height and building coverage in the ETJ to name a few. There are no land use controls that can be imposed by the city or the county. In the county, there are 2 uses: Single- Family and Other. “Other” can mean commercial, retail, multi-family, office and industrial, any 1 of 12B-12 use that is not single-family residential. There are no zoning laws in the county. Public transportation is not available in the county. As part of review process, the local school district was sent a copy of the proposed preliminary plan for input, review and comment and as of today the staff has not received any comments from the school district. The closes school is the Del Valle High School located on Ross road. The development will be served by Emergency Services District #11. ISSUES: Staff has not received …
ZONING & PLATTING COMMISSION AGENDA Tuesday, September 7, 2021 The Zoning and Platting Commission will convene at 6:00 PM on Tuesday, September 7, 2021 at Austin City Hall, 301 W. Second Street, Austin, TX. Some members of the Zoning and Platting Commission may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Cesar Acosta Nadia Barrera-Ramirez –Chair Timothy Bray Ann Denkler – Parliamentarian Betsy Greenberg David King - Secretary Jolene Kiolbassa – Vice-Chair Ellen Ray Hank Smith Carrie Thompson Roy Woody EXECUTIVE SESSION (No public discussion) The Zoning & Platting 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 CITIZEN COMMUNICATION The first four (4) speakers registered prior to the start of the meeting will each be allowed a three- minute allotment of time to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approval of minutes from August 17, 2021. Attorney: Steven Maddoux 512- 974-6080 Commission Liaison: Andrew Rivera, 512-974-6508 B. PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. Zoning: C14-2021-0040 - 1501 Crozier Lane Zoning; District 2 1501 Crozier Lane, Carson Creek Watershed; Colorado River Watershed Location: Owner/Applicant: Old Man City, LLC (Lauren Carson) Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. (Amanda Brown) I-RR to CS-CO Recommended Wendy Rhoades, 512-974-7719, wendy.rhoades@austintexas.gov Housing and Planning Department 2. Rezoning: Location: Owner/Applicant: Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: C14-2021-0120 - Rezoning Liquor Store; District 2 3131 East SH 71 Service Road Westbound, Suite 200, Colorado River Watershed 3131 East 71 LLC (Najib F. Wehbe) Hector Avila GR-CO to CS-1 Recommendation of CS-1-CO Wendy Rhoades, 512-974-7719, wendy.rhoades@austintexas.gov Housing and Planning Department 3. Rezoning: Location: C14-2021-0012 - Research Park Rezoning; District 6 12455, 12501 Research Boulevard North Bound, 12489, 12515 ½, 12517 ½ Research Boulevard Service Road NB, 12220 ½ Riata Trace Parkway, Walnut Creek and Rattan Creek Watersheds Owner/Applicant: Karlin Research Park Development, LLC; Karlin Research Park, LLC Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: (Matthew Schwab) Armbrust & Brown, PLLC (Richard T. Suttle) LI to LI-PDA Recommended Sherri Sirwaitis, 512-974-3057, sherri.sirwaitis@austintexas.gov Housing and Planning Department 4. Rezoning: Location: Owner/Applicant: Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: C14-2021-0117 - West Slaughter Lane Residences; District 5 …
SUBDIVISION REVIEW SHEET CASE NO.: C8J-2017-0277.1A COMMISSION DATE: September 7, 2021 SUBDIVISION NAME: Barton Creek Sections K, L, and O Phase 1 Final Plat ADDRESS: 3101 Lost Creek Blvd. APPLICANT: Stratus Properties (Erin D. Pickens) AGENT: LJA Engineering (John Clark, PE) ZONING: Not applicable - ETJ NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN: Not applicable AREA: 341.51 acres COUNTY: Travis LOTS: 23 DISTRICT: Not applicable - ETJ WATERSHED: Barton Creek JURISDICTION: Full Purpose SIDEWALKS: Sidewalks will be along interior streets and the subdivision side of Tecoma Circle. VARIANCE: N/A DEPARTMENT COMMENTS: The request is for the approval of Barton Creek Sections K, L, and O Phase 1, a final plat out of an approved preliminary plan. This plat proposes 12 single-family lots, one open space/drainage/water quality easement lot, one private street/drainage easement/public utility easement lot, and 9 multi- family/condo lots on 341.51 acres. After the conditions are met, the plat will comply with LDC 30-2-84(B). The conditions include recording a park easement for a trail, finalizing participation in the Regional Stormwater Management Program, posting fiscal, and adding final signatures to the plat. These are administrative actions that require no discretionary review. An application that has been approved with conditions may be updated to address those conditions until the application expires and the plat does not need to be heard before the Commission again. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the plat, subject to the conditions listed in the comment report dated September 1, 2021, and attached as Exhibit C. CASE MANAGER: Jennifer Bennett PHONE: 512-974-9002 E-mail: jennifer.bennett-reumuth@austintexas.gov ATTACHMENTS Exhibit A: Vicinity map Exhibit B: Proposed plat Exhibit C: Comment report dated September 1, 2021 B-131 of 27 B-132 of 27 RAMSEY LAND SURVEYING B-133 of 27 RAMSEY LAND SURVEYING 14 15 13 12 6 7 5 11 8 4 16 10 9 3 B-134 of 27 7 2 B R A Y S U R V E Y N O . A B S T R A C T N O . 7 4 J O H N L . RAMSEY LAND SURVEYING 1 0 0 7 4 1 S T A N D E R F O R D S U R V E Y N O . A B S T R A C T N O . J . B-135 of 27 RAMSEY LAND SURVEYING B R A Y 7 2 A B S T R A C T N O . …
From: To: Subject: Date: Janet Brooks Sirwaitis, Sherri C14-2021-0012 letter to zoning commission and conditional overlay consideration requests for zoning hearing Sept.7th.pdf Thursday, September 2, 2021 11:08:38 AM *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** The letter you revived yesterday from Angie Netzel which included our neighborhood request for consideration of conditional overlays: I was out of town most of yesterday afternoon and didn’t have a chance to proofread the final letter which was sent. There are two important words ….”and Jennings”…missing twice in the section requesting consideration for conditional overlays. I’ve corrected the omissions in the copy below which now reads correctly in Section B Intro and Section B1. 1. How can the corrected portion be attached and / or addressed to all recipients prior to or at hearing? 2. FYIThere are 2 different question after section B . B. In the event this case moves forward at the public hearing, we are requesting your consideration of applying the following conditions to the boundary of C14-2021-0012 which is adjacent to its boundary with Avery Island Ave. and Jennings. 1. An extended dense continuous and maintained mature tree buffer to within the first 200 ft of its boundary and the adjacent single family homes along the boundary with Avery Island Ave. and Jennings and where applicable a 500 ft. buffer Around all critical environmental features and their required mitigations 2. Prohibited uses to include these additional prohibited uses A. Laundry Services B. Off-site accessory parking C. Outdoor Entertainment D. Vehicle storage E. Maintenance and Service Facilities F. Transportation Terminal G. Automotive rentals H. Building maintenance services I. Commercial off-street parking J. Construction sales and services K. Convenience Storage L. Drop off recycling collection facility 3. Decreased DENSITY from 350 units to 300 Units 4. Decreased Building Heights: from 80% to 60% 5. Decreased maximum impervious and building cover requirements from 60% to what TCEQ requires —————— Questions 2 and 3at end of following: section B was followed by Section C which had 2 parts: statement from neighbors detailing their oppositions and about their description of and support of Angie and me as facilitators including requesting consideration of conditional overlays. That was followed by 9 pages with signatures and a final page with signatures by Angie and me plus statement why we do not have formal Organization yet and that signatures submitted are not a petition. Here are questions 2 snd …
From: To: Cc: Subject: Date: slskoglund Sirwaitis, Sherri sls C14-2021-0091 Friday, September 3, 2021 8:25:38 AM *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** Thank you for taking the time to explain the process the other day. Regarding the above-referenced case, as a resident of Coppertree Condos I qualify as an interested party. As an interested party the following concerns for the health and safety of the current population: 1. the traffic - already the traffic is increased due to the IDEA school. With the addition of this complex the traffic will increase thereby affecting Yager Lane current traffic pattern. 2. the noise - currently this area is considered one of the quieter areas in Austin making it a very desirable area to live. 3. decreased property values - over crowding 4. crime - currently Coppertree experiences many car break-ins and minor crimes. with an increased population targeting lower income the probability of increased crime is almost certain. 5. feral cats and dogs - with the increase with an increased population 6. trash - more people, more trash. Thank you for allowing this opportunity to voice concerns. Currently this is a desirable area to live and the quality of life is safe and comfortable. Please take this into consideration before allowing this project to proceed. CAUTION: This email was received at the City of Austin, from an EXTERNAL source. Please use caution when clicking links or opening attachments. If you believe this to be a malicious and/or phishing email, please forward this email to cybersecurity@austintexas.gov.
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET DISTRICT: 2 AGENT: Hector Avila CASE: C14-2021-0120 – Rezoning Liquor Store TO: CS-1 ZONING FROM: GR-CO ADDRESS: 3131 East SH 71 Service Road Westbound, Suite 200 SITE AREA: 0.023 acres (1,000 square feet) APPLICANT: 3131 East 71 LLC (Najib F. Wehbe) CASE MANAGER: Wendy Rhoades (512-974-7719, wendy.rhoades@austintexas.gov) STAFF RECOMMENDATION: The Staff recommendation is to grant commercial - liquor sales – conditional overlay (CS-1-CO) combining district zoning. The Conditional Overlay prohibits automotive repair services, automotive washing (of any type), and pawn shop services. For a summary of the basis of Staff’s recommendation, see page 2. ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: September 1, 2021: CITY COUNCIL ACTION: October 14, 2021: ORDINANCE NUMBER: ISSUES: The Applicant is in agreement with the Staff recommendation. CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: The subject rezoning area is a 1,000 square foot unoccupied lease space at the east end of a recently constructed commercial development that contains a service station and a food sales use, and is located on the East SH 71 westbound service road at its intersections with Cheviot Lane and Royster Avenue. The property was annexed into the City in September 2001 and zoned community commercial – conditional overlay (GR-CO) district by a 2008 case. The Conditional Overlay limited development to 2,000 vehicle trips per day, and prohibits automotive repair services, automotive washing, and pawn shop services. In 2018, the property was rezoned to remove the Conditional Overlay that established a 2,000 vehicle trip limit, and the list of prohibited uses remains intact. C14-2021-0120 Page 2 The property is located just outside of the Airport Overlay Zone-3 district, also known as the ½ mile buffer. There are residential uses to the north and east (I-SF-2; LO-MU); and commercial uses, including a concrete pad for a former restaurant (limited) and auto-related uses to the west (GR; GR-CO; CS-CO). Please refer to Exhibits A (Zoning Map) and A-1 (Aerial View). The Applicant proposes commercial – liquor sales (CS-1) district zoning in order to occupy the lease space with a liquor sales use. The approved site plan shows driveways to East SH 71 service road, Royster Avenue and Cheviot Lane. BASIS FOR RECOMMENDATION 1. The proposed zoning should be consistent with the purpose statement of the district sought. The commercial – liquor sales (CS-1) zoning district is intended for commercial and industrial activities of a service nature which typically have operating characteristics or traffic …
From: To: Cc: Subject: Date: Attachments: Kirsten Hofmann Sirwaitis, Sherri; Avila, Rosemary kirsten Re: FW: September 7, 2021 Zoning and Platting Commission Agenda Tuesday, September 7, 2021 12:50:05 PM RedFin flood risk C14-2021-0012.pdf Sherri [+ Rosemary per SP-2021-0124C]. VERY helpful, and my continued thanks in educating me on the sources and differences. I've learned that participants must be in person in today's Platting & Zoning meeting, which is unfortunate as I'm not able to do so. I have re-summarized my concerns here, and reached out to Rosemary (and re-cc’d here) per your suggestion: A) High concern for near-by residential and single-family housing due to: - Allowance for up to 60ft tall buildings - No requirement for minimum interior side yard, rear yard, front yard, or street yard setbacks - Buildings this tall, and the associated lighting, will adversely impact those residences with shadows and light/audio noise. People down the street with large apt buildings backed-up to their houses already complain of the noise (on both sides of the fence) and a mere barking dog in the backyard was forced inside despite his owner’s own fencing and property. - Glad to hear that impervious cover isn’t worsened, but these added structures and parking will impact the environment and living conditions of humans and wildlife in the area. - flood concerns and flood-plains along Walnut Creek (attached and more in Rosemary's scope?) . . .any added volume of structures and people, seem relevant to this zoning change: assessment on flood risk with people’s houses greatest-at-risk not proactively informed of this change B) Not sure if under your scope or Rosemary’s: - A new geological survey is needed, given the abandoned parking garage from years ago and earlier reports of caves, sinkholes and cavities 3) Per Sherri's note my other concerns are addressed by the site approval/design: Rosemary per SP-2021-0124C - when is this reviewed or discussed for approval? - any updates to assessments, surveys or studies? One geological report referenced is from Nov 2009 Earlier flood assessments were > 20 years ago [please ref attachment on flood risk near the primary path of water from site] Houston's flooding has shown that these changes need stronger and more recent assessments; please don't turn Austin into Houston. Thank you for your time and expertise! Good health to you and be safe! Kirsten Hofmann 6225 Avery Island Ave, Austin TX 78727 Hi Ms. Hofmann, On …
September 7, 2021 Micah J. King Senior Associate The Zoning and Platting Commission The City of Austin 111 Congress Avenue, Suite 1400 Austin, Texas 78701 Direct: 512.370.3468 micah.king@huschblackwell.com Re: Letter Regarding Item B-3 (Research Park Rezoning) on the September 7, 2021, Agenda of the Zoning and Platting Commission Regarding the Rezoning (the “Case”) of Property at: 12455, 12501 Research Boulevard North Bound, 12489, 12515 ½, 12517 ½ Research Boulevard Service Road NB, 12220 ½ Riata Trace Parkway (the “Property”) Dear Commissioners: I am writing you on behalf of my clients who own and reside at properties on Blackfoot Trail across McNeil Drive from the above-referenced zoning Property. My clients are not opposed to and could even support the rezoning so long as the applicant and developer of the Property work with the City Staff to ensure that there is no adverse flooding impact on my clients’ properties. There is a history of flooding on the west side of McNeil Drive near Blackfoot Trail. This flooding was addressed by the City installing a stormwater drain under and along the west side of McNeil Drive, but my clients are concerned that flooding would become an issue again if the City does increase the size of the drain to offset any future increase to the amount of impervious cover as part of the redevelopment of the overall Property (not just on Lot 11, which is in a different watershed than the western portion of the Property). Thank you for your consideration of this issue. Sincerely, Micah King HB: 4812-2256-4089.1
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Neighborhood Concerns RE: C14-2021-0117 (1017 W. SLAUGHTER LANE) OPPOSING REQUESTED REZONING TO GR-MU-V This is where we live… First issue: Increased traffic on Slaughter Lane threatens people’s safety! Chisholm Lane is a dead- end road with egress only onto Slaughter Lane. THE FOLLOWING SLIDE SHOWS THE INTERSECTION WITH SLAUGHTER LANE TO THE WEST… Overflow parking from La Petite daycare employee meeting Road conditions on trash and recycle day. Slaughter and Chisholm Lane Intersection …on a Sunday morning Target site has egress only onto Slaughter Lane. THE FOLLOWING SLIDE SHOWS THE CHISHOLM LANE INTERSECTION WITH SLAUGHTER LANE TO THE EAST… This is where they want to add retail and hundreds of apartments! What traffic control measures will ensure citizens are safe traveling north, south, east, and west? Second issue: There is a significant environmental threat Mary Moore Searight Metropolitan Park is designated wildland… THE FOLLOWING SLIDE SHOWS THE 150’PROXIMITY TO THE TARGET SITE… Subject Tract also overlaps a creek buffer zone: An additional environmental threat… An aerial view …clearly showing the creek buffer running through the southern third of the subject tract How will the runoff from the proposed development be captured to avoid flooding or water contamination? Too many on too little…a third of subject tract is unbuildable! Slaughter Lane from Brodie to IH35 Slaughter Lane from HEB on Menchaca to the east …with new apartment complex under construction marked Construction site from Bilbrook Place Construction site north to Slaughter Lane Construction site from Swanson Ranch Road Third issue: Infrastructure cannot accommodate more high- density residential. Transit options easy walking distance: Buses #3 & #318 CapMetro options via #3 and #318 (north and west) CapMetro options via #3 and #318 (east); #10 (north) Please: NO further development unless the City of Austin improves the infrastructure to support planful growth!! This is our neighborhood
From: To: Subject: Date: Ruth Lauer Graham, Mark; Kitchen, Ann; Craig, Ken C14-2021-0119 911/915 Dittmar Tuesday, September 7, 2021 12:07:54 PM *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** Dear Mr. Graham, I am writing to rebut the claims made in the staff recommendations on the above case. I recognize the need for more affordable housing in Austin and would welcome a project like this along a transit corridor or within the urban core. However, the property is over ½ mile from the nearest transit corridor and not close to any schools, shops, services or other amenities. The owner proposes to build 30 up to 4 story units on 1.48 acres. In discussions with the neighborhood, he said these are likely to be 2 and 3 bedroom row-house style condominiums in two buildings. He requests a zoning change from what was SF-2 and DR (which was used as SF-2). The proposed zoning change does not satisfy the public need for affordable housing. The owner is seeking density that is incompatible with neighbors so that he can maximize the return on his investment. A change in zoning will provide special privilege to the owner while negatively impacting existing neighbors. The project does not add to housing choice. There are plenty of condos and smaller homes already in this area. There are currently over 200 condo style homes going in further west on Dittmar. And there is a condo development across the street. The owner representative stated that NO affordable units are planned. Please explain how this adds to housing choice. The zoning is incompatible with surrounding areas, which are generally SF and MH. None of the zoning cases cited allow such an extreme change. The adjacent SF-4 zoning is on small lots. The proposed MF zoning will bring 3 times that density to the area. Cramming a four story, 2 building condo development (along with an estimated 60 vehicles) in the middle of the neighborhood just doesn’t make sense. Again, it would if it were near an Activity Corridor with schools, amenities and public transport nearby. This is not the case. The wonderful Dittmar Rec Center and pool are about it. I would love to see Austin develop and stick to plans like Imagine Austin. Instead I see no proactive planning, just responding positively to anything a developer requests while penalizing existing residents. I would also like the Case Manager and builder …
Zoning and Platting Commission Question and Answer Report September 7, 2021 B-03 C14-2021-0012 - Research Park Rezoning; District 6 Commissioner Denkler /Staff Response Hi Commissioner Denkler, The Housing and Planning Department staff believe that this project will comply with the Imagine Austin Comprehensive Plan as the proposed LI-PDA zoning on the property will provide for additional housing within 800 feet from the Jollyville Activity Corridor and 1,550 feet from the 183 and McNeil Neighborhood Center. As the Comprehensive Planning comments state in the zoning case report, the proposed LI-PDA zoning will meet the intent of: LUT P7. Encourage infill and redevelopment opportunities that place residential, work, and retail land uses in proximity to each other to maximize walking, bicycling, and transit opportunities. • HN P10. Create complete neighborhoods across Austin that have a mix of housing types and land uses, affordable housing and transportation options, and access to schools, retail, employment, community services, and parks and recreation options. This 179.14 acre site is located between two major arterial roadways, McNeil Drive and Research Boulevard (U.S. Highway 183) in an area with job opportunities, schools and a mixture of housing. The Housing and Planning Department does not review Imagine Austin for compliance with environmental issues. The Watershed Protection Department staff (the Environmental Officer) and the Development Services Department staff were included in the review of this rezoning application for the proposed LI-PDA zoning. The Current Planning staff reviewed the applicant’s proposed PDA overlay conditions (i.e.- additional permitted uses, prohibited uses and site development standards) and we are recommending the LI-PDA zoning request at this location. The environmental review’s comments have been cleared and the applicant amended their PDA overlay request to state that the maximum impervious cover and maximum building coverage is set forth by the applicable watershed limitation. New development on the property will be subject to Compatibility Standards. Per LDC Sec. 25-2- 1051, any development which occurs in an SF-6 or less restrictive zoning district which is located 540 feet or less from property in an SF-5 or more restrictive zoning district will be subject to compatibility development regulations. In this rezoning application, the applicant is only requesting that the proposed PDA conditions apply to Lot 11 on the property. The Transportation review comments from ATD state that a Traffic impact analysis was waived, except for the development on Lot 11, a new site plan (or revision to any …
Urban Transportation Commission Special Called Meeting September 7th, 2021 at 5pm AUSTIN CITY HALL – BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS ROOM 1101 301 W. SECOND STREET AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the Urban Transportation Commission may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live AUSTIN, TEXAS CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Mario Champion, Chair Susan Somers, Vice Chair Ruven Brooks Nathan Ryan Daniel Alvarado Samuel Franco Athena Leyton Allison Runas Cynthia Weatherby Diana Wheeler James Driscoll AGENDA CALL TO ORDER CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL 1. APPROVAL OF August 18th, 2021 MINUTES 2. NEW BUSINESS: PRESENTATION, DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ITEMS A. Taxicab Franchise Transfer Presenters: Jacob Culberson B. Cypress & Shoal Creek Public Space Strategy Presentation Presenters: Nina Rinaldi 3. STAFF BRIEFINGS A. Downtown Commission: Commissioner Cynthia Weatherby C. Joint Sustainability Commission: Commissioner Diana Wheeler D. Bicycle Advisory Council: Commissioner Athena Leyton E. Pedestrian Advisory Council: Commissioner Allie Runas F. City Council Mobility Committee: Commissioner Mario Champion 4. 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 Christopher Parks, at (512)-978-1568, for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Urban Transportation Department, please contact Christopher Parks at christopher.parks@austintexas.gov.
Taxicab Industry Update – September 7, 2021 City of Austin Transportation Department Taxicab Franchise Operators Current Franchise Operators Franchise Closures During Pandemic ATX Co-Op Taxi Lone Star Cab (May 2020) Central City Taxi Longhorn Taxicab Co. (Dec. 2020) Yellow Cab Number of Taxicabs in Service 2019-2021 Three Year Comparison 1,016 245 220 FY 2018-2019 FY 2019-2020 FY 2020-2021 Current Taxicab Franchise Fleet Numbers ATX Co-Op Taxi 100 Taxicabs / 93 Standard + 7 WCL Central City Taxi 25 Taxicabs / 21 Standard + 4 WCL Yellow Cab 95 Taxicabs / 87 Standard + 8 WCL 3,500,000 3,000,000 2,500,000 2,000,000 1,500,000 1,000,000 500,000 0 Taxicab Number of Trips Five-Year Comparison: 2016 - 2021 3,078,481 1,814,306 1,000,207 FY 2016-17 FY 2017-18 FY 2018-19 FY 2019-20 FY 2020-21* *As of 7/31/2021 466,841 197,012 Franchise Model Operating Authority Model Application takes more than 30 days to complete Application can be completed in one business day Requires Council action for approval, renewal, or transfer Three-readings franchise approval processes may take 3 to 6 months Approval, renewal, or transfer based on established prerequisite criteria Approval granted within 2 business days upon the fulfillment of established prerequisite criteria Rigid application timeframes and deadlines Flexible application timeframes and deadlines Difficult to scale vehicle fleets to demand due to Easy to scale vehicle fleets to demand Inability to cease and resume operations when necessary Ability to cease and resume operations at will Limited driver autonomy and choice Greater driver autonomy and choice Unique vehicle-for-hire Category, unlike any others permitted in Austin Does not align with taxicab permitting programs in other Texas cities Aligns with all other vehicle-for-hire permitted services in Austin Aligns with taxicab permitting programs in other Texas cities Taxicab Industry Update – September 7, 2021 City of Austin Transportation Department
Community Concepts Study Results Community Concepts Feasibility Study ASSESS EVALUATE CONSIDER METHODS Independent 3rd Party Assessment of Feasibility of Community Concepts Feasibility of community concepts as standalone alternatives Anticipated growth in population and traffic volume Literature and media reviews Elements of the community concepts that are currently incorporated or could be reasonably incorporated into the proposed TxDOT build alternatives Elements of the community concepts that require further study and analysis Design and constructability of community concepts and TxDOT build alternatives Impacts of community concepts on city streets and highways in the area Alignment with TxDOT’s Purpose and Need for the project Stakeholder interviews Comparative analysis Development parcel analysis Travel demand modeling Key Elements of Community Concepts Depress mainlanes of I-35 Redesignate SH 130 to I-35 Create a continuous cap from Holly Street to MLK, Jr. Blvd. Create 6-lane boulevard on cap Narrow current footprint by removing frontage roads and allow development on reclaimed land in ROW Restore east-west connectivity Convert I-35 to urban boulevard Provide dedicated bus lanes and future rail in center of boulevard Through traffic uses other highways around central Austin Restore east-west connectivity Depress or lower mainlanes of I-35 Cap over some areas but not continuous East-west connectivity with stitches Decrease downtown entrances and exits Cantilevere frontage roads Allow development on reclaimed land in ROW Increase in multimodal travel Restore east-west connectivity Increase in multimodal travel Increase in multimodal travel Use reclaimed ROW for specific city purposes FINDINGS Related to June 2021 TxDOT Alternatives Incorporated / Possible Status Element or Issue Notes/Continued Analysis Freeway mainlanes below ground between Holly St and Airport Blvd. Alternatives have lowered general purpose lanes removing high-speed roads from the surface and improved street network connectivity (east-west and north-south). Add street network connections (east-west and north- south). 5th Street connection being added on TxDOT alternatives Enhance multimodal mobility on the east-west connections. TxDOT plans for east-west connectivity improvement, additional bike and pedestrian crossings, and transit provision on managed lanes and cross streets. Already incorporated into one or more TxDOT alternatives Reduce vehicular-related deaths and maximize safety TxDOT’s Road to Zero Initiative Mitigate traffic spillover into neighboring streets and communities. Community concepts reduce capacity on I-35 and increases traffic in neighborhoods. Match City of Austin guidelines for Vision Zero. TxDOT’s Road to Zero Initiative supports City of Austin’s Vision Zero Initiative Engineering Actions. Boulevard can facilitate positive climate change impacts. Facilities that support bus …
Urban Transportation Commission Susan Fraser, P.E., CFM – Mobility35 Program Manager Mobility Committee Presentation Sept. 9, 2021 Sept. 9, 2021 Table of contents 1 2 3 4 5 5 Mobility35 Program Overview I-35 Capital Express Program Overview I-35 Capital Express Central Project I-35 Capital Express North Project I-35 Capital Express Central Project I-35 Capital Express Central Project 3-5 6-7 8-34 35-38 16-42 16-42 Mobility Committee Presentation Sept. 9, 2021 2 OVERVIEW Mobility Committee Presentation Sept. 9, 2021 3 About the Mobility35 Program Focus on Improvements to 79 miles of I-35 through Williamson, Travis and Hays counties. 100 Most Congested Roadways in Texas: – #1 – I-35 from US 290 to SH 71. – #12 – I-35 from SH 71 to Slaughter Lane. – #34 – I-35 from RM 1431 to SH 45N/Louis Henna Boulevard. – #45 – I-35 from Slaughter Lane to SH 45SE. – #70 – I-35 from Parmer Lane to US 290E. 30+ projects in Mobility35 Program. – $8 billion in construction costs for active or future projects. – 20+ contracts totaling ~$90 million in environmental and design. Mobility Committee Presentation Sept. 9, 2021 4 Mobility35 Goals and Objectives Enhance safety. Optimize the roadway footprint. Increase capacity. Minimize additional right of way. Manage traffic better. Improve east/west connectivity. Improve compatibility with neighborhoods. Enhance bicycle, pedestrian and transit options. Northbound I-35 braided ramps completed at US 79 Mobility Committee Presentation Sept. 9, 2021 5 I-35 CAPITAL EXPRESS OVERVIEW Mobility Committee Presentation Sept. 9, 2021 6 I-35 Capital Express Program Three stand-alone projects: – North - SH 45 North to US 290 East. – Central - US 290 East to SH 71/Ben White Boulevard. – South - SH 71/Ben White Boulevard to SH 45 Southeast. Proposes to add non-tolled, high- occupancy vehicle (HOV) managed lanes. https://my35capex.com/ Mobility Committee Presentation Sept. 9, 2021 7 I-35 CAPITAL EXPRESS CENTRAL PROJECT Mobility Committee Presentation Sept. 9, 2021 8 I-35 Capital Express Central Overview Video Link: For All Of Us Mobility Committee Presentation Sept. 9, 2021 9 I-35 Capital Express Central Project Scope Limits: US 290 East to SH 71/Ben White Boulevard, with additional flyovers at I-35 and US 290 East. Length: 8 miles. Project details: direction. – Construct two non-tolled managed lanes in each – Managed lanes, such as high-occupancy vehicle (HOV) lanes, are a set of …
Urban Transportation Commission Special Called Meeting September 7th, 2021 at 5pm AUSTIN CITY HALL – BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS ROOM 1101 301 W. SECOND STREET AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the Urban Transportation Commission may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live AUSTIN, TEXAS CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Mario Champion, Chair Susan Somers, Vice Chair Ruven Brooks Nathan Ryan Daniel Alvarado Samuel Franco Athena Leyton Allison Runas Cynthia Weatherby Diana Wheeler James Driscoll CALL TO ORDER CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL 1. APPROVAL OF August 18th, 2021 MINUTES REVISED AGENDA 2. NEW BUSINESS: PRESENTATION, DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ITEMS A. TxDOT I-35 Presentation Presenters: Susan Fraser B. Taxicab Franchise Transfer Presenters: Jacob Culberson C. Cypress & Shoal Creek Public Space Strategy Presentation Presenters: Nina Rinaldi 3. STAFF BRIEFINGS A. Downtown Commission: Commissioner Cynthia Weatherby D. Joint Sustainability Commission: Commissioner Diana Wheeler E. Bicycle Advisory Council: Commissioner Athena Leyton F. Pedestrian Advisory Council: Commissioner Allie Runas G. City Council Mobility Committee: Commissioner Mario Champion 4. 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 Christopher Parks, at (512)-978-1568, for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Urban Transportation Department, please contact Christopher Parks at christopher.parks@austintexas.gov.
Taxicab Industry Update – September 7, 2021 City of Austin Transportation Department Taxicab Franchise Operators Current Franchise Operators Franchise Closures During Pandemic ATX Co-Op Taxi Lone Star Cab (May 2020) Central City Taxi Longhorn Taxicab Co. (Dec. 2020) Yellow Cab Number of Taxicabs in Service 2019-2021 Three Year Comparison 1,016 245 220 FY 2018-2019 FY 2019-2020 FY 2020-2021 Current Taxicab Franchise Fleet Numbers ATX Co-Op Taxi 100 Taxicabs (93 Standard + 7 WCL) Central City Taxi 25 Taxicabs (21 Standard + 4 WCL) Yellow Cab 95 Taxicabs (87 Standard + 8 WCL) 3,500,000 3,000,000 2,500,000 2,000,000 1,500,000 1,000,000 500,000 0 Taxicab Number of Trips Five-Year Comparison: 2016 - 2021 3,078,481 1,814,306 1,000,207 FY 2016-17 FY 2017-18 FY 2018-19 FY 2019-20 FY 2020-21* *As of 7/31/2021 466,841 197,012 • • • • • • Taxicab companies were first licensed in the City of Austin under an operating authority model on March 8th, 1932. On June 8th, 1950, taxicab companies were declared public utilities by City Council and formed into taxicab franchises by subsequent ordinance. Taxicab Companies reached their peak service in 2016-2017 with over 3 million trips and more than 1500 taxicabs deployed within the City. In 2017, Transportation Network Companies (TNCs) such as Uber and Lyft began operating in Austin under state regulatory authority and taxicab franchises experienced an eventual seventy-five percent decline in their number of trips the following year. Council In 2018, reform recommendations, intended to address this decline, lighten franchise restrictions, and level the playing field between taxicabs and other transportation options. taxicab franchise approved ATD’s regulatory In 2020-2021, due to the global pandemic, taxicab franchises have now experienced the lowest trip numbers on record. ATD recommends that taxicab companies no longer be regarded as public utilities, but rather as a valuable part of a diverse and ever-evolving network of competitive mobility options and that Council transition taxicabs from a franchise licensing model to an operating authority licensing model. The benefits of licensing taxicab companies under an operating authority model versus a franchise model are demonstrated in the figure below: Franchise Model Operating Authority Model Application takes more than 30 days to complete Application can be completed in one business day Requires Council action for approval, renewal, or transfer Approval, renewal, or transfer based on established prerequisite criteria Three-readings franchise approval processes may take 3 to 6 months Approval granted within 2 business days upon the fulfillment …
SHOAL CREEK TRAIL PLAN Trail Network >> Seamless, connected network of hike-and-bike trails along the 11-mile Shoal Creek corridor, and connection to other urban trails city-wide City Adoption >> In 2018, the City of Austin Public Works Department accepted the Trail Plan. Top Priority Project >> The improvements along the Cypress & Shoal project area is one of the top five stakeholder-identified priority improvements. The Big Loop >> The City of Austin’s Urban Trail Plan and Bicycle Plan position the Shoal Creek Trail to become a major segment in a 30-mile ‘Big Loop’ of bikeways traversing the city. Shoal Creek Trail is also poised to be the western link in the Downtown Urban Greenbelt, a 6.5 mile loop formed by the Shoal Creek Trail, the Capitol Mall, Waterloo Greenway, and the Butler Hike-and-Bike Trail. PROPOSED PROJECT AREA >> GABLES WEST AVENUE TRADER JOE’S THE INDEPENDENT 360 CONDOS SEAHOLM RESIDENCES AUSTIN ENERGY SUBSTATION THIRD + SHOAL 3RD STREETNUECES STREETWEST AVENUE SEAHOLM DRIVE THE INDEPENDENT GABLES WEST AVENUE TRADER JOE’S 360 CONDOS THIRD + SHOAL SEAHOLM RESIDENCES AUSTIN ENERGY SUBSTATION LANCE ARMSTRONG BIKEWAY L I A R T K E E R L C A O H S LANCE ARMSTRONG BIKEWAY A N N & ROY B U T L E R H I K E - A N D - I K E T RAIL B NEW CROSSTOWN PATHWAYS PROJECT AREA EXISTING BIKE & TRAIL ROUTES PROPOSED BIKE & TRAIL ROUTES Located on the cusp of Shoal Creek’s confluence with the Colorado River, the Cypress & Shoal Creek area is home to two major crosstown pathways: Shoal Creek Trail which runs north- south, and the Lance Armstrong Bikeway which runs west-east. W 3RD STREETW 4TH STREETW 2ND STREETW CESAR CHAVEZ STREETNUECES STREETWEST AVENUE SEAHOLM DRIVE PROJECT PROCESS On-the ground site inventory and analysis >> Community and stakeholder input >> Two stages of widely promoted online feedback to first gather information about existing conditions and then collect feedback on the draft Public Space Strategy. Technical Advisory Group >> Comprised of representatives from key City of Austin departments. Presented the project and its desired outcomes to gauge feasibility and to collect embedded knowledge of the history of this area. Review with area property owners >> Insight about current day-to-day usage and potential challenges with the proposed concept. 1 BOWIE STREET UNDERPASS GABLES WEST AVENUE TRADER JOE’S 1 THE INDEPENDENT 360 CONDOS SEAHOLM RESIDENCES …
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION Urban Transportation Commission Recommendation Number 20210907-02B part 2: [Taxicab Franchise from Yellow Cab to zTrip] WHEREAS, The purpose of the board is to serve as an advisory body to the city council, the city manager, and all other 11 transportation-related departments concerning transportation-related matters including: transportation energy conservation matters grant applications; streets and highways; bus and rail service; pedestrian and bikeway programs and projects; safety related programs and projects; provision for the needs of the mobility impaired; transportation franchise requests, renewals, rate adjustments, and hours of operation; WHEREAS, The City of Austin Urban Transportation Commission (UTC) is allowed to review and make recommendations to the city council on all request for taxicab permits, including annual permits and franchise permits per Urban Transportation Commission Bylaws WHEREAS On August 5, 2021 WHC ATX LLC zTrip purchased the Greater Austin Transportation Company ( d b a Yellow Cab), including all its assets. WHEREAS, zTrip has applied for a transfer of the taxicab franchise license from Yellow Cab to zTrip in accordance with § 13 2 403 of City Code and Yellow Cab has provided a notarized letter of intent to transfer the franchise license to zTrip. WHEREAS, The Mobility Services Division of the Austin Transportation Department has reviewed the application and letter of intent to transfer and has found its contents compliant with the applicable sections of Chapter 13 2 of City Code. WHEREAS, Austin Transportation Department recommends the transfer of the Yellow Cab taxicab franchise license to zTrip. WHERAS Austin Transportation Department respectfully requests that the Urban Transportation Commission provide their recommendation to City Council on this transfer. THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the UTC supports Austin Transportation Department's recommendation to transfer the Yellow Cab taxicab franchise license to zTrip. Date of Approval: 9/7/21 Record of the vote: 11-0 unanimous vote. No abstentions Attest: Christopher Parks Christopher Parks, Staff Liaison
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION Urban Transportation Commission Recommendation Number 20210907-02B part 1: [Taxicab Franchise Transition to Operating Authority] WHEREAS, The purpose of the board is to serve as an advisory body to the City Council, the City Manager, and all other 11 transportation-related departments concerning transportation- related matters including: transportation energy conservation matters grant applications; streets and highways; bus and rail service; pedestrian and bikeway programs and projects; safety related programs and projects; provision for the needs of the mobility impaired; transportation franchise requests, renewals, rate adjustments, and hours of operation; WHEREAS, The City of Austin Urban Transportation Commission (UTC) is allowed to review and make recommendations to the City Council on all requests for taxicab permits, including annual permits and franchise permits per Urban Transportation Commission Bylaws ; WHEREAS Taxicab companies were first licensed in the City of Austin under an operating authority model on March 8th,1932; WHEREAS, On June 8th, 1950 taxicab companies were declared public utilities by City Council and formed into taxicab franchises by subsequent ordinance; WHEREAS, Taxicab Companies reached their peak service in 2016/2017 with over 3 million trips and more than 1500 taxicabs deployed within the City WHEREAS, In 2017 Transportation Network Companies such as Uber and Lyft began operating in Austin under state regulatory authority and taxicab franchises experienced an eventual seventy five percent decline in their number of trips the following year WHEREAS, In 2018 Council approved ATD’s taxicab franchise regulatory reform recommendations, intended to address this decline, lighten franchise restrictions, and level the playing field between taxicabs and other transportation options WHEREAS, In 2020/2021 due to the global pandemic, taxicab franchises have now experienced the lowest trip numbers on record THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the UTC supports Austin Transportation Department's recommendation that taxicab companies no longer be regarded as public utilities, but rather as a valuable part of a diverse and ever evolving network of competitive mobility options and that Council transition taxicabs from a franchise licensing model to an operating authority licensing model. Date of Approval: 9/7/21 Record of the vote: 11-0 unanimous vote. No abstentions Attest: Christopher Parks Christopher Parks, Staff Liaison
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION Urban Transportation Commission Recommendation Number 20210907-02A: [TXDOT I-35 Capital Express ] WHEREAS, The City of Austin Urban Transportation Commission (UTC) has made previous recommendations opposing the core purpose and response of TxDOT’s I-35 Capital Express project, WHEREAS, the UTC opposes the TxDOT plan’s outcomes, specifically, ● To demolish small businesses and homes, despite the current economic and housing crisis ● To widen I-35 to as many as 20 lanes, exacerbating racial and economic divides while reducing safety for pedestrians, bikers, wheelchair users and others not in cars ● To add multiple square miles of concrete through the center of Austin, despite the current climate catastrophe in which we are already engaged and which we all must play a part in addressing ● To spend billions of taxpayer dollars, despite lacking assurance of a positive outcome ● To impose the negative outcomes of major highway construction through the heart of the 11th largest city in America, despite objection from local elected officials and informed citizen groups WHEREAS, All these disruptive and negative outcomes are without believable data or key stakeholder belief they will meaningfully reduce congestion or increase mobility, especially when accounting for the years of construction disruption, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the UTC urges the City Manager, Mobility Committee, and Council Members to pursue all legal methods to require TxDOT to defer any I-35 Capital Express project construction until the I-45 widening project in Houston and Harris County is resolved and can be used for clues to prevent widening I-35 in Austin, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the Urban Transportation Commission urges TxDOT in the strongest possible way to abandon the I-35 Capital Express project. Record of the vote: 8-3 vote with Commissioners Brooks, Driscoll and Weatherby voting nay. No abstentions. Date of Approval: 9/7/21 Attest: Christopher Parks Christopher Parks, Staff Liaison
PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION MEETING September 7, 2021 AT 4:00PM City Hall Chambers at City Hall 301 W 2nd Street, Austin Texas Some members of the PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live AGENDA Amanda Lewis Rocky Lane Michael Sierra-Arevalo Rebecca Bernhardt CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Rebecca Gonzales, Chair Nelly Paulina Ramirez, Vice Chair Rebecca Webber Kathleen Hausenfluck Queen Enyioha John T. Kiracofe CALL TO ORDER 4:00-4:05pm Citizen Communications 4:05-4:20pm (from speakers signed up to speak) Items for Presentation, Discussion and Possible Action: 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES – August 2, 2021 4:20pm-4:25pm 2. NEW BUSINESS a. Public Safety Organizations Quarterly Report – Austin Fire Department (sponsors: Commissioner Hausenfluck and Gonzales) 4:25pm-4:40pm b. Bi-annual wildfire readiness update-Resolution #20160512-016 (Sponsors: Commissioners Gonzales and Webber) 4:40pm -5:05pm Speaker(s): - Justice Jones, Austin Fire Department c. Update from Public Safety Organizations on Vaccinated Personnel (sponsors: Commissioner Webber and Bernhardt) 5:05pm -5:25pm Speaker(s): -Troy Gay, Chief of Staff, Austin Police Department - Ed Piker, Division Chief, Austin Travis County EMS d. Discussion on APD Police Chief hiring process (sponsors: Commissioners Gonzales and Ramirez) 5:25pm -5:55pm 3. Future Agenda Items (5:55-6:00pm) Adjourn @ 6pm 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 Janet Jackson at Austin Police Department, at 512-974-5747, for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Public Safety Commission, please contact Troy Gay, Chief of Staff, Austin Police Department at 512-974-5030.
` PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES Monday, August 2, 2021 Queen Austin Rebecca Webber Amanda Lewis Rebecca Bernhardt The Public Safety Commission convened a videoconferencing meeting Monday, August 2, 2021 at City Hall 301 W. 2nd Street in Austin, Texas. Chair Rebecca Gonzales called the Board Meeting to order at 3:01p.m. Board Members in Attendance: Rebecca Gonzales Kathleen Hausenfluck Nelly Ramirez John Kiracofe Board Members Absent: Rocky Lane and Michael Sierra-Arevalo Staff in Attendance: Robin Henderson, Assistant Chief, Austin Police Department Jasper Brown, Chief of Staff, Austin/Travis County Emergency Medical Services Rob Vires, Chief of Staff, Austin Fire Department Citizen Communications - Citizens signed up to speak: 1. Approval of Minutes – Chair Gonzales called for the approval of the July 6, 2021 minutes. Commissioner Bernhardt requested two edits/corrections to the minutes; 1. Update attendance list to include Rebecca Bernhardt’s name and delete the duplicate listings of Rebecca Webber’s name. 2. Edit language on Commissioner Bernhardt’s request to APD from “clearance updates to clearance rates”. Chair Gonzales, deemed the minutes approved with noted corrections. -Carlos Leon spoke on Threat from Cap Metro Driver, COVID-19 Vaccines, Mask and Unmasked mandates 1 2. OLD BUSINESS 2a. Implementation of Proposition B Ordinance (sponsors: Commissioner Bernhardt and Hausenfluck) 3:25pm-3:40pm This item was introduced by Commissioner Ramirez Speakers were: - Dianna Grey, Homeless Strategy Director, City of Austin -Sarah Rose, Director, Austin Mutual Aide -Candace Swan, Community Advocate and recipient of Austin Mutual Aide Services -Karly Jo Dixon, Attorney Dianna Grey thanked the board for inviting her to present/update on the latest efforts on im- plementation of Prop B Ordinance. Ms Grey commented on the stages/phases her office has in place when working to assist the homeless population to find temporary shelter and permanent housing. The topics discussed were: -HEAL(Homeless Encampment Assistance Link) initiative and the work taking place in Phase I to offer the homeless resources to assist in finding temporary housing and permanent housing. - First Phase: Four High Priority Encampments (East Austin, South Central, Downtown (Central Business District and Northwest Austin) Compassionate closure of first two HEAL sites -Terrazas Library – June -Ben White Bld. and Manchaca Road – July 15 -Suites #3 and #4: August/early September -70 of 74 people who were offered housing accepted and moved to bridge shelter -67 of the original 70 guests remain at Southbridge, - the 67 guests, approximately 50 have been enrolled in housing …
MBE/WBE and Small Business Enterprise Procurement Program Advisory Committee Tuesday, September 7, 2021 at 5:30 p.m. Austin Energy HQ - 4815 Mueller Blvd, Austin, TX 78723 AGENDA Eliza May, Chair (Renteria) Lena Banks (Harper-Madison) Shiller Liao (Tovo) Tina Cannon (Kitchen) Members: Reginald Worlds, Vice Chair (Pool) Erica Douglass (Kelly) Ahmed Moledina (Alter) Talan Tyminski (Fuentes) Barbra Boeta (Adler) Daniel Berner (Ellis) Terry Mitchell (Casar) CALL TO ORDER CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 10 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. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 2. NEW BUSINESS For discussion and possible action on recommendations to City Council (City Code § 2-1-163(B)) regarding the following: a. Director’s Updates and Announcements with discussion and possible action. (5 minutes) b. Discussion and appropriate action regarding Construction Improvement Project Contract Price Increases due to Material Cost Increases. (20 minutes) c. Discussion and appropriate action regarding a proposed resolution on the issue of Personal Net Worth (PNW) and the Economic Disadvantage definition in the MBE/WBE Procurement Program. (30 minutes) d. Discussion and appropriate action regarding updates on the status outcomes, issues, and discussions from and for the Inclusive Procurement Working Group. (20 minutes) e. Overview of the FY 2021-2022 SMBR Budget with discussion and possible action. (20 minutes) f. Review of the 2020 Annual Report submitted to the City Clerk’s Office with discussion and possible action. (15 minutes) 3. OLD BUSINESS For discussion and possible action on recommendations to City Council (City Code § 2-1-163(B)) regarding the following: a. Monthly update on the 1) Council Awards; 2) Third Party Project; 3) Request for Change (RFC); and 4) Certification Roll. (30 minutes) b. Discussion and appropriate action regarding the prospect of a resolution supporting the inclusion of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender-Owned Businesses in the City’s procurement process. (5 minutes) c. Update on the Disparity Study with discussion and appropriate action (5 minutes) Page 1 of 2 4. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS • Update on the Corridor Program Outreach Plan • Update from Development Services Department on their Contractor Registration program 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 …
MATERIALS COST INCREASES ERIC BAILEY P E , P M P A S S I S TA N T D I R EC TO R , C A P I TA L P ROJ EC T D E L I V E RY O F F I C E : ( 5 1 2 ) 9 7 4 - 7 7 1 3 | C E L L : ( 5 4 1 ) 5 1 3 - 3 3 9 1 E - M A I L : E R I C . BA I L E Y @ AU S T I N T E X A S .G OV 1 MATERIAL COST INCREASES Some contractors have requested: • An adjustment in contract amount due to unexpected inflation of material prices • An adjustment in contract time due to delays in material delivery 2 SECTION 00700 GENERAL CONDITIONS 11.1: • The Contract Amount is stated in the Agreement and, including authorized adjustments, is the total amount payable by OWNER to CONTRACTOR for performance of the Work under the Contract Documents. 3 SECTION 00700 GENERAL CONDITIONS 12.1.3 • When CONTRACTOR is prevented from completing any part of the Work within the Contract Times (or Milestones) due to delay beyond the control of both OWNER and CONTRACTOR, an extension of the Contract Times (or Milestones) in an amount equal to the time lost due to such delay shall be CONTRACTOR's sole and exclusive remedy for such delay. 4 MATERIALS COST INCREASES Q&A ERIC BAILEY P E , P M P A S S I S TA N T D I R EC TO R , C A P I TA L P ROJ EC T D E L I V E RY O F F I C E : ( 5 1 2 ) 9 7 4 - 7 7 1 3 | C E L L : ( 5 4 1 ) 5 1 3 - 3 3 9 1 E - M A I L : E R I C . BA I L E Y @ AU S T I N T E X A S .G OV 5 CONTRACTUAL REMEDIES Per the signed contract, the Contractor assumes all risk associated with cost fluctuations There will be no change in the contract amount due to material cost increases or decreases The Project Team may consider granting an …
