Commission on Aging Regular Meeting Minutes Wednesday, May 8th, 2024 The Commission on Aging convened in a regular meeting at Austin City Hall, Boards and Commissions Room, 301 West 2nd Street, Austin, Texas, 78701 and remotely. Chair Bondi called the Commission on Aging Meeting to order at 12:13pm. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance: Chair Richard Bondi, Vice Chair Gretchen Flatau, Austin Adams, Teresa Ferguson, Fred Lugo, Henry Van de Putte, Preston Tyree, Martin Kareithi (entered the dais at 12:20pm), Gloria Lugo, and Emily De Maria Nicola (entered dais at 12:16pm). Board Members/Commissioners not in Attendance: Emily De Maria Nicola, Mariana Gozalez, and Jacqueline Angel. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the April 10th, 2024 Regular Commission on Aging Meeting. • The minutes from the meeting of April 10th, 2024, were approved by Vice-Chair Flatau’s motion, Commissioner Ferguson’s second on a 10-0 vote. Commissioners De Maria Nicola, Gozalez, and Angel were absent. STAFF BRIEFINGS/ANNOUCMENTS 2. Staff Briefing regarding Age-Friendly Austin including update on the Age Friendly Austin Action Plan Update and Older Americans Month Activities, Nicole Howe, Age Friendly Program Coordinator, Austin Public Health. a. Ms. Howe gave an update on the Age Friendly Austin Action Plan revisions. 3. Staff Briefing regarding the Equity-Based Preservation Plan, Cara Bertron, City of Austin Planning Department. a. A briefing was provided on the status of the updated Equity Based Preservation Plan. b. This is the first time the plan has been updated since the 1980’s. c. The plan focuses on historic preservation to protect important places and stories in Austin. d. Focuses on preserving places that are valuable to community and history. e. Cultural Mapping Program and the Legacy Inheritance Incentive Program were discussed. 4. Staff Briefing regarding the Commission on Aging Quality of Life Study Process and Timeline, Alejandra Mireles and Jeremy Garza, City of Austin Equity Office. 1 a. The Equity Office provided an update on the current status of the Commission on Aging’s b. Recommendation to add community members to the working group of the Commission on c. After approval of the contract from Austin City Council, a kickoff meeting will be hosted so the Commission on Aging can communicate expectations to the vendor. d. The recommendation for the next steps is to create a list of organizations for the vendor to e. Vice-Chair Flatau expressed that the RFP process would have been better than the RFQ …
REGULAR MEETING of the URBAN TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION TUESDAY MAY 7, 2024, at 5:00pm BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS ROOM 1101 CITY HALL- 301 W 2nd St. 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. Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely by telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation. To register please call or email the staff liaison in advance at (512)-974-3428 or natalie.leone@austintexas.gov no later than noon on Monday May 6, 2024 with the following information: name, item number(s) to speak on, telephone number, and email address. CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS/COMMISSIONERS: Heather Buffo - (District 1) Melissa Ortiz- (District 2) Arlin Alvarez- (District 3) Susan Somers, Chair- (District 4) Daniel Kavelman-( District 5) Edward Smith- (District 6) Diana Wheeler- (District 7) Athena Leyton- (District 8) Spencer Schumacher- (District 9) Ruven Brooks, Vice Chair- (District 10) Deshon Brown- (Mayoral Appointee) AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC 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. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Urban Transportation Commission REGULAR MEETING on April 2, 2024. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. Update on I35 Cap and Stitch Presenters: Michelle Marx, Shannon Riley, and Lauren Ramirez, Transportation and Public Works 3. Update from Capital Delivery Services with attention to Corridor Program community engagement and communication in relation to corridor construction plans Presenter: Eric Bailey, Capital Delivery Services DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 4. Discussion and approval of a Right of Way vacation of 2015 Whitis Ave and 2010 University Avenue Presenter: Joseph Fotinos, Transportation and Public Works 5. Discussion and approval of a Right of Way vacation an Alley between 2001-2011 Whitis Avenue and 2000-2004 University Avenue Presenter: Joseph Fotinos, Transportation and Public Works 6. Discussion and approval of a recommendation on dockless micromobility regulations and transportation-related rule making Presenter: Joseph Al-Hajeri, Transportation and Public Works Facilitator: Susan Somers, Chair COMMITTEE UPDATES 7. Update from Commissioner Schumacher from the Downtown Commission regarding 8. Update from Commissioner Wheeler from the Joint Sustainability Commission regarding actions taken …
Urban Transportation Commission May 7, 2024 I-35 TODAY The East/West Divide I-35 AT 5TH STREET I-35 UPPER & LOWER DECKS 2 OUR FUTURE 35 The Opportunity Our Future 35 can provide transformational new infrastructure for Austin that is of regional and national significance • TxDOT project lowering the main lanes allows the City to deck over the highway • Up to 30 acres of new urban real estate • Local enhancement can provide an array of community benefits and change the landscape of Austin IMAGE: Klyde Warren Park, Dallas 3 POTENTIAL BENEFITS OF FREEWAY CAPS • Reconnect East and West Austin • Change the landscape of Central Austin • Create marquee public space for citywide use • Support / incubate local businesses • Address local noise and air quality concerns • Create climate resilient public spaces 4 CAP AND STITCH OVERVIEW Potential Cap Locations Potential UT Cap Locations Potential Stitch Location 5 OUR FUTURE 35 Cap and Stitch Definitions TX DOT BASELINE STITCH – Enhanced freeway overcrossing providing 30 feet of bike/ped and landscaping behind the curb COA STITCH – Freeway deck less than 300 feet long (no tunnel ventilation required) CAP – Freeway deck greater than 300 feet long (effectively creates a “tunnel” and requires fire/life safety) 6 WHERE ARE CAPS POSSIBLE? Height Clearances The image below shows a cross section through a highway cap. The cap needs to have at least 16 ½ feet height clearance above the roadway and any ramps or structures. Highway Cap Highway Bridge 16 ½ feet clearance (min) Roadway Surface Beneath Deck 7 WHAT IS POSSIBLE ON TOP OF CAPS? Maximum Building Heights • Buildings may be 1-2 stories max. • Buildings 3 stories or higher would require additional engineering and cost (unlikely to be feasible). Open Space / Park Features One to Two Story Buildings Roadway 8 CAP & STITCH COMPONENTS Roadway Elements + Tunnel Elements and Cap + Amenities Amenities Deck Cap COA-Funded Roadway Elements COA-Funded Deck Structures COA-Funded Amenities Roadway Elements - Preserves the opportunity to build Caps and Amenities in the future. 9 KT0 FUNDING STATUS (All Costs = 2024 Dollars) Decision by Dec 2024 Decision by Dec 2026 Concept Decision by Dec 2024, Final Layout by 2032+ Recurring Annually 2032+ Deck Costs Amenity Costs O&M Costs Structural Design Costs Roadway Elements Costs Acres ($M) ($M) Design ($M) Structure ($M) Amenities ($M) Construction ($M) 1.05 0.23 5.28 3.72 2.10 …
CITY OF AUSTIN - R.O.W. VACATION MASTER COMMENT REPORT As of: April 18, 2024 PROJECT NUMBER: 2022-163460 LM PROJECT NAME: 2022-163460 LM (2015 Whitis Avenue) LOCATION: 2015 WHITIS AVE, AUSTIN, TX 78705 Reviewer Phone Attempt Date Approved Date Carlos Delgado (512) 978-4655 11/17/2022 11/17/2022 Re: 2022-163460 LM (2015 Whitis Avenue) R.O.W. Vacation Application Accepted Carlos Delgado DSD Land Management plant_maintenance <plant_maintenance@astound.com> Astound doesn't have any aerial or underground plant in this area. We agree to release the easement. Review Dept. LM Astound Approved Comments: LM AT&T (SWBT) Comments: Approved With Conditions Pamela Johnson (512) 978-4655 11/16/2022 11/16/2022 RE: 2022-163460 LM (2015 Whitis Avenue) R.O.W. Vacation Application Accepted JOHNSON, PAMELA A DSD Land Management ahendrix@abaustin.com AT&T approves with the agreement that any damages or relocation of our facilities is paid for by the applicant/owner/contractor. If you need to relocate any lines please call to Initiate a CWO please call into the department voicemail box at 1-855-581-9891 and leave message. someone will return your call. 4/18/24 73002_f_lm_master_report Page 1 The applicant agrees to the retention of a Public Utility Easement to remain in place until existing facilities arerelocated by the applicant. _____________________________________Andrew Linseisen, Authorized Agent 4/18/2024 As of: April 18, 2024 PROJECT NUMBER: 2022-163460 LM PROJECT NAME: 2022-163460 LM (2015 Whitis Avenue) LOCATION: 2015 WHITIS AVE, AUSTIN, TX 78705 Review Dept. LM ATD Review Approved Comments: None Reviewer Phone Attempt Date Approved Date 512-974-1217 12/20/2022 12/20/2022 LM Austin Resource Recovery Review Approved Michael Zavala (512) 974-1837 12/08/2022 12/08/2022 Comments: I see no issues with this vacation that would hinder any ARR services in this area. 4/18/24 73002_f_lm_master_report Page 2 As of: April 18, 2024 PROJECT NUMBER: 2022-163460 LM PROJECT NAME: 2022-163460 LM (2015 Whitis Avenue) LOCATION: 2015 WHITIS AVE, AUSTIN, TX 78705 Review Dept. Reviewer Phone Attempt Date Approved Date LM AW Infrastructure Management Rejected Comments: Eli Pruitt 512-972-0493 12/07/2022 Austin Water (AW) does not recommend the requested Right of Way (R.O.W.) Vacation at this time. The request is better described as being a 0.0482-acre tract of land situated in the T.J. Chambers Survey, Abstract No. 7 Travis County, Texas, being all of an Alley situated in the Louis Horst¿s Subdivision Outlot No. 21, Division ¿D¿ as shown on a plat recorded in Volume Z, Page 594 and 613 Plat Records of Travis County, Texas, and with an address of 2015 Whitis Avenue and 2010 University Avenue Austin, TX 78705. There is …
TO: FROM: DATE: SUBJECT: M E M O R A N D U M Urban Transportation Commission Joseph Fotinos, Project Manager Land Management, Transportation and Public Works Department 4/25/2024 F# 2022-163460 LM Alley Right-of-Way Vacation approximately 0.0482 acres abutting 2015 Whitis Avenue and 2010 University Avenue. Attached is the Application Packet and Master Comment Report pertaining to the alley vacation application for an approximately 0.0482 acres portion of land, being the paved/developed right of way abutting 2015 Whitis Avenue and 2010 University Avenue situated in the Louis Horst’s Subdivision Outlot No. 21, Division “D” as shown on a plat recorded in Volume Z, Page 594 & 613 Plat Records of Travis County, Texas. The proposed vacation tract will be added to the abutting parcels 0212030505 and 0212030506. The abutting properties are owned by The Catholic Diocese of Austin. Per the transmittal letter dated November 1, 2022, received by the City of Austin, the applicant states, “How do you plan to develop the area to be vacated? Response: The property owned by the Catholic Diocese of Austin will be redeveloped with church related facilities. All affected departments and private utility franchise stakeholders have reviewed the application and recommend approval, subject to the reviewers’ conditions shown on the attached Master Comment Report. Per City Code §14-11-71 – Notice to Interested Property Owners Public notice has been sent to owners within 300’ of the area to be vacated. The director of the Public Works Department may approve the application after the 10th day that the notice is issued; and an affected property owner may submit comments regarding the proposed vacation. Public Notice was sent to appropriate parties on April 22, 2024. No objections have been received by staff as of the date of this memorandum. The applicant has requested that this item be submitted for placement on the May 7, 2024 Urban Transportation Commission. Staff contact: Joseph Fotinos, Project Manager Transportation and Public Works Department, 512-974-4659, landmanagementROW@austintexas.gov Richard T Suttle, Jr. 512-435-2300, ALinseisen@abaustin.com Applicant: Abutting Landowner(s): Catholic Diocese of Austin. The applicant and/or property owner’s representative will be present at the meeting to answer any questions regarding future development and the vacation request. Attachments: Application Packet Master Comment Report
CITY OF AUSTIN - R.O.W. VACATION MASTER COMMENT REPORT As of: April 22, 2024 PROJECT NUMBER: 2022-150547 LM PROJECT NAME: 2022-150547 LM (2000 University Avenue) LOCATION: 2000 UNIVERSITY AVE, AUSTIN, TX 78705 Review Dept. LM Astound Approved Comments: LM AT&T (SWBT) Comments: Reviewer Phone Attempt Date Approved Date Carlos Delgado (512) 978-4655 11/17/2022 11/17/2022 carlos.delgado@astound.com Re: 2022-150547 LM Alley ROW Vacation (Whitis and University Avenue) R.O.W. Vacation Application Accepted Carlos Delgado DSD Land Management plant_maintenance <plant_maintenance@astound.com Astound doesn't have any aerial or underground plant in this area. We agree to release the easement. Approved With Conditions Pamela Johnson (512) 978-4655 11/17/2022 11/17/2022 RE: 2022-150547 LM Alley ROW Vacation (Whitis and University Avenue) R.O.W. Vacation Application Accepted JOHNSON, PAMELA A pb9891@att.com DSD Land Management ahendrix@abaustin.com AT&T approves with the agreement that any damages or relocation of our facilities is paid for by the applicant/owner/contractor. 4/22/24 73002_f_lm_master_report Page 1 As of: April 22, 2024 PROJECT NUMBER: 2022-150547 LM PROJECT NAME: 2022-150547 LM (2000 University Avenue) LOCATION: 2000 UNIVERSITY AVE, AUSTIN, TX 78705 Review Dept. LM ATD Review Approved Comments: None Reviewer Phone Attempt Date Approved Date 512-974-1217 12/20/2022 12/20/2022 LM Austin Resource Recovery Review Approved Michael Zavala (512) 974-1837 12/08/2022 12/08/2022 Comments: I see no issues with this vacation that would hinder any ARR services in this area. 4/22/24 73002_f_lm_master_report Page 2 As of: April 22, 2024 PROJECT NUMBER: 2022-150547 LM PROJECT NAME: 2022-150547 LM (2000 University Avenue) LOCATION: 2000 UNIVERSITY AVE, AUSTIN, TX 78705 Review Dept. Reviewer Phone Attempt Date Approved Date LM AW Infrastructure Management Rejected Comments: Eli Pruitt 512-972-0493 12/07/2022 Austin Water (AW) does not recommend the requested Right of Way (R.O.W.) Vacation at this time. The request is better described as being a 0.1127-acre tract of land situated in the T.J. Chambers Survey, Travis County, Texas, being all of an Alley situated in the Louis Horst¿s Subdivision Outlot No. 21, Division ¿D¿ as shown on a plat recorded in Volume Z, Page 594 and 613 Plat Records of Travis County, Texas, and with an address of 2001-2011 Whitis Avenue Austin, TX 78705. There is an existing 4-inch Cast Iron (CI) water line, a proposed 4-inch and 8-inch Ductile Iron (DI) water line, an existing 8-inch wastewater line, a proposed 8-inch Polyvinylchloride (PVC) wastewater line, and 2 wastewater manholes within the requested easement release. Easement release can be reconsidered when 1. The existing water lines, wastewater lines and associated …
TO: FROM: DATE: SUBJECT: M E M O R A N D U M Urban Transportation Commission Joseph Fotinos, Project Manager Land Management, Transportation and Public Works Department 4/25/2024 F# 2022-150547 LM Alley Right-of-Way Vacation approximately 0.1127 acres abutting 2000-2004 University Avenue and 2001-2011 Whitis Avenue. Attached is the Application Packet and Master Comment Report pertaining to the alley vacation application for an approximately 0.1127 acres portion of land, being the paved/developed right of way abutting 2000-2004 University Avenue and 2001-2011 Whitis Avenue situated in the Louis Horst’s Subdivision Outlot No. 21, Division “D” as shown on a plat recorded in Volume Z, Page 594 & 613 Plat Records of Travis County, Texas. The proposed vacation tract will be added to the abutting parcels 0212030512, 0212030509, 0212030508 and 0212030507. The abutting properties are owned by The Board of Regents of The University of Texas System. Per the transmittal letter dated November 1, 2022, received by the City of Austin, the applicant states, “How do you plan to develop the area to be vacated? Response: The property owned by the University of Texas will be redeveloped with UT related facilities. All affected departments and private utility franchise stakeholders have reviewed the application and recommend approval, subject to the reviewers’ conditions shown on the attached Master Comment Report. Per City Code §14-11-71 – Notice to Interested Property Owners Public notice has been sent to owners within 300’ of the area to be vacated. The director of the Public Works Department may approve the application after the 10th day that the notice is issued; and an affected property owner may submit comments regarding the proposed vacation. Public Notice was sent to appropriate parties on April 24, 2024. No objections have been received by staff as of the date of this memorandum. The applicant has requested that this item be submitted for placement on the May 7, 2024, Urban Transportation Commission. Staff contact: Joseph Fotinos, Project Manager Transportation and Public Works Department, 512-974-4659, landmanagementROW@austintexas.gov Richard T Suttle, Jr. 512-435-2300, ALinseisen@abaustin.com Applicant: Abutting Landowner(s): The Board of Regents of The University of Texas System. The applicant and/or property owner’s representative will be present at the meeting to answer any questions regarding future development and the vacation request. Attachments: Application Packet Master Comment Report
REGULAR CALLED MEETING of the AFRICAN AMERICAN RESOURCE ADVISORY COMMISSION May 7, 2024, at 5:30 pm. City of Austin Permitting and Development Center 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Dr. Room 1401/1402 Austin, Texas 78752 Some African American Resource Advisory Commission members may participate in a video conference. Public comment will be allowed in person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once, in person or remotely, and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration by telephone for remote participation is required by noon the day before the meeting. Call or email Florinda Bryant at 512.974.2715 florinda.bryant@austintexas.gov to register to speak remotely. CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS/COMMISSIONERS: Elaina Fowler, Chair (District 10) Daryl Horton, (Appointee) Mueni Rudd (District 2) Dr. Chiquita Eugene (District 5) Serita Fontanesi (District 7) Joi Harden (District 9) Greg Smith (ARA Appointee) Cherelle Vanbrakle, Vice Chair (District 4) Dewi Smith (District 1) Anthony Jackson (District 3) Vacant (District 6) Antonio Ross (District 8) Vacant (AAUL Appointee) Nelson Linder (NAACP Appointee) Roger Davis (GABC Appointee) MEETING AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION The first ten speakers signed up before the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the African American Resource Advisory Commission Special 2. Approve the minutes of the Committee’s Regular Called Meeting on February 6, 2024. Call Meeting on March 19h, 2024. DISCUSSION ITEMS 3. Cierra AKA DJ Wyldflower (CCed), Sunday Session ATX presentation. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 4. Conduct officer elections for the Chair and Vice Chair. WORKING GROUPS/COMMITTEE UPDATES 5. Budget Workgroup - updates from the workgroup, including committee members and budgeting related to the FY25 budget. (Budget Workgroup Members: Commissioners Elaina Fowler, Greg Smith, and Dewi Smith). 6. Strategic Planning Workgroup - updates from the last workgroup meeting on the strategic plan related to their assignment (Strategic Planning Workgroup Members: Commissioners Dewi Smith, Serita Fontanesi, Elaina Fowler, and Mueni Rudd). FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT: The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair access. If you require sign language interpreters or alternative formats, please give notice at least two days (48 hours) before the meeting date. For additional information, …
PLANNING COMMISSION SITE PLAN COMPATIBILITY WAIVER REVIEW SHEET 3 The Shire 2408 S 3rd St. (512) 974-1423 SP-2023-0004C Third Street Austin, LLC ZAP DATE: May 7th, 2024 Clarissa.Davis@austintexas.gov 0.98 Acres East Bouldin Creek (Urban) Wuest Group (Caroline Eckert) (512) 394-1900 CASE NUMBER: PROJECT NAME: ADDRESS: COUNCIL DISTRICT: APPLICANT: AGENT: CASE MANAGER: Clarissa Davis AREA: WATERSHED: WATERSHED ORDINANCE: Comprehensive Watershed Ordinance T.I.A.: N/A CAPITOL VIEW: N/A APPLICANT REQUEST: The applicant requests a compatibility waiver from a 25-foot compatibility setback along the south and west property line to the following: West: 9’-1”, South: 10’. A compatibility waiver request from the height requirement of two-stories and 30 ft. if the structure is 50 ft. or less from the property line to three- stories and 36 ft. in height 20 ft. from the south property line, three-stories and 36 ft. in height 30 ft. from the north property line, three-stories and 36 ft in height 17’-6” from the west property line and three- stories and 36 ft. in height 25’-11” from the east property line. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the Compatibility Standards setback based on the unique shape of the lot. The proposed land use stays the same as the existing use and the site plan complies with all requirements of the Land Development Code. PROJECT INFORMATION: EXISTING ZONING: MF-2 MAX. BLDG. COVERAGE: 50% MAX. IMPERVIOUS COVER: 60% REQUIRED PARKING: 38 PROPOSED ACCESS: South 3rd Street SUMMARY COMMENTS ON SITE PLAN: Land Use: The property is zoned MF-2; Multifamily Residence Low Density. The property has an existing multifamily use. This site is immediately adjacent to the San Jose Catholic Church and San Jose Catholic High School to the west and south zoned LO-CO, as well as single-family homes to the east and north zoned SF-3. These uses trigger compatibility. Instead of 25 feet, the site plan proposes encroachments detailed in the Applicant Request portion of this document. The parking spaces will be PROPOSED BLDG. COVER: 38% PROPOSED IMPERVIOUS COVER: 58% PROVIDED PARKING: 38 spaces The Shire located underground. SP-2023-0004C 2 Environmental: The site is located in the East Bouldin Creek Watershed and subject to Urban Watershed regulations. Transportation: The property has access to South 3rd Street and will be used as primary access, as well as alley way. SURROUNDING CONDITIONS: Zoning/ Land Use North: SF-3: Single-family East: SF-3: Single-family South: LO-CO; LO-V-CO: Religious Assembly West: LO-CO: Religious Assembly NEIGHBORHOOD ORGANIZATIONS Austin Independent …
ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISSION HILL COUNTRY ROADWAY SITE PLAN REVIEW SHEET ZAP DATE: May 7th, 2024 Champion Commercial Development SPC-2022-0378C CASE NUMBER: PROJECT NAME: ADDRESS: AREA: APPLICANT: East VH 2222 LLC 5701 FM 2222 Rd. 8.99 acres 1001 Cypress Creek RD, STE 203 Cedar Park, TX 78631 Justin Landry (Kimley-Horn) AGENT: 10814 Jollyville Road, Avallon IV, Suite 200 Austin, Texas 78759 COUNCIL DISTRICT: WATERSHED: 10 N/A N/A Bull Creek (Watersupply Suburban) WATERSHED ORDINANCE: Comprehensive Watershed Ordinance T.I.A.: CAPITOL VIEW: PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT: The applicant requests approval of a Hill Country Roadway Site Plan to construct a Hotel and Restaurant (General) development. The site is located within the High Intensity Zone of Loop 360/RM 222. There are proposed to be 114 rooms total within the Hotel and 5,000 square footage of restaurant. The maximum height of the hotel is 53 ft. and the restaurant will have a maximum height of 20 ft. ZONING: The site is zoned GR-CO and RR. Both Hotel and Restaurant (General) are permitted uses. The site plan requires approval by a Land Use Commission because of its location within the Hill Country Overlay. All Hill Country Roadway requirements have been met. SUMMARY STAFF RECOMMENDATION FOR HCRC SITE PLAN: Staff recommends approval of this Hill Country Roadway site plan. The site plan complies with all applicable requirements of the Land Development Code and the zoning ordinance. All administrative requirements will be met prior to site plan release and all fees/fiscal will be posted prior to permit issuance. CASE MANAGER: Clarissa Davis, 512-974-1423 Clarissa.Davis@austintexas.gov Page 2 Champion Commercial Development PROVIDED PARKING: 218 EXIST. ZONING: GR-CO; RR PROPOSED F.A.R.: 0.24:1 PROPOSED BLDG. CVRG: 11% PROPOSED IMPERVIOUS CVRG: 37% SPC-2022-0378C PROJECT INFORMATION: PROJECT INFORMATION: 8.99 acres ALLOWED F.A.R.: 1:1 MAX. BLDG. COVERAGE: 75% MAX. IMPERVIOUS CVRG: 90% REQUIRED PARKING: 193 PROPOSED ACCESS: F.M. 2222 SUMMARY COMMENTS ON SITE PLAN: LAND USE: This request is for approval of a Hill Country Roadway site plan. This site is located within the High Intensity Zone of Loop 360/RM 222. The site plan proposes construction of Hotel and Restaurant (General). All Hill Country Roadway and zoning requirements have been met. All comments are cleared. ENVIRONMENTAL: This site is in the Bull Creek Watershed which is classified as Water Supply Suburban. This site is located over the Edwards Aquifer Recharge Zone. All Hill Country Roadway and zoning requirements have been met. All comments are cleared except fees. …
REGULAR MEETING OF THE HIV PLANNING COUNCIL GOVERNANCE/MEMBERSHIP AND CARE STRATEGIES COMMITTEE MEETING TUESDAY, MAY 7, 2024, 6:00 P.M. PERMITTING AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER 6310 WILHELMINA DELCO DRIVE, RM. 1203 AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the HIV PLANNING COUNCIL may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: Click here to join the meeting Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely, call or email the Office of Support for the HIV Planning Council, (512) 972-5841, hivplanningcouncil@austintexas.gov. CURRENT HIV PLANNING COUNCIL GOVERNANCE/MEMBERSHIP AND CARE STRATEGIES COMMITTEE MEMBERS: Zachery Garay, Committee Chair Alicia Alston Joe Anderson, Jr., conflicted Marquis Goodwin, conflicted Rocky Lane, non-voting AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 10 speakers signed up no later than noon on 5/6/2024 will each be allowed a three- minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. 2. Members will declare conflict of interest with relevant agenda items, service categories, APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. April 2, 2024 CONFLICT OF INTEREST DECLARATIONS and/or service standards. STAFF BRIEFINGS 3. Introductions/Announcements 4. Office of Support Staff Report DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 5. Discussion and approval of Meeting Time and Day 6. Discussion and approval of Townhall Date, Location, Time, and Goal 7. Review of HIV Planning Council directives 8. Discussion and approval of Potential Directives 9. Discussion and approval of Directives to Sunset 10. Discussion of Recruitment and Retention Plan: Marketing Materials 11. Office of Support Membership Report 12. Office of Support Attendance Report FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS 13. Discussion and review of workplan calendar ADJOURNMENT Indicative of action items 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. TTY users’ route through Relay Texas at 711. For More Information on the HIV Planning Council, please contact Nathalia Delgadillo at (512) 972-5841.
REGULAR MEETING OF THE HIV PLANNING COUNCIL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING TUESDAY, MAY 7, 2024, 5:00 P.M. PERMITTING AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER 6310 WILHELMINA DELCO DRIVE, RM. 1203 AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the HIV PLANNING COUNCIL may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: Click here to join the meeting Public comment will be allowed online via Teams or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either online or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely, call or email the Office of Support, (512) 972-5841, hivplanningcouncil@austintexas.gov CURRENT HIV PLANNING COUNCIL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEMBERS: Kelle’ Martin, Chair Zachery Garay, GMCS Committee Chair Ashley Garling, FASPNA Committee Chair AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 10 speakers signed up no later than noon on 5/6/2024 will each be allowed a three- minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. 2. Members will declare conflict of interest with relevant agenda items, service categories, APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. April 2, 2024 CONFLICT OF INTEREST DECLARATIONS and/or service standards. STAFF BRIEFINGS 3. Introductions/Announcements 4. Office of Support Staff Report 5. Administrative Agent Report DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 6. Discussion and approval of Vice-Chair nomination 7. Discussion and approval of Policies and Procedures COMMITTEE UPDATES 8. Governance/Membership and Care Strategies Committee 9. Finance/Allocations and Strategic Planning/Needs Assessment Committee FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS 10. Discussion of Workplan calendar ADJOURNMENT Indicative of action items 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. TTY users’ route through Relay Texas at 711. For More Information on the HIV Planning Council, please contact Jaseudia Killion at (512) 972-5806.
ZONING & PLATTING COMMISSION AGENDA Tuesday, May 7, 2024 The Zoning and Platting Commission will convene at 6:00 PM on Tuesday, May 7, 2024, at Austin City Hall, Council Chambers, Room 1001 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 Scott Boone (District 1) Alejandra Flores (District 5) William D. Floyd (Mayor) David Fouts (District 2) Betsy Greenberg - Vice-Chair (District 6) Ryan Puzycki (District 7) Hank Smith – Chair (District 8) Lonny Stern (District 3) Carrie Thompson – Secretary (District 10) District 4 - Vacant District 9 - Vacant 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 PUBLIC COMMUNICATION The first four (4) speakers signed up prior to the speaker registration deadline will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approval of minutes of the Zoning and Platting Commission regular meeting on April 16, 2024. PUBLIC HEARINGS Attorney: AJ Urteaga, 512-974-2386 Commission Liaison: Andrew Rivera, 512-974-6508 2. Site Plan (Compatibility Waiver): SP-2023-0004C - The Shire; District 3 Staff Rec.: Staff: 3. Site Plan (Conditional Use): Location: 2408 South 3rd Street, East Bouldin Creek Owner/Applicant: Third Street Austin, LLC (Mark Whaling) Agent: Request: Wuest Group (Caroline Eckert) The applicant requests a compatibility waiver to encroach into the east, south, and west compatibility setback and exceed the compatibility height requirements. Recommended Clarissa Davis, 512-974-1423, clarissa.davis@austintexas.gov Development Services Department SPC-2022-0378C - Champion Commercial Development; District 10 5701 FM 2222 Rd, Bull Creek Location: Owner/Applicant: East VH 2222 LLC Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: Kimley Horn (Justin Landry) The applicant requests approval of the site plan within the Hill Country Roadway. Recommended Clarissa Davis, 512-974-1423, clarissa.davis@austintexas.gov Development Services Department WORKING GROUP/COMMITTEE UPDATES 4. Codes and Ordinances Joint Committee – Update pertaining to recommendations to the Planning Commission regarding proposed amendments to the Land Development Code for which review is required under Section 25-1-502 (Amendment; Review); requests to initiate amendments to the Land Development Code …
REGULAR MEETING of the MBE/WBE and Small Business Enterprise Procurement Program Advisory Committee Tuesday, May 7, 2024 at 5:30 pm City of Austin Permit and Development Center 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Drive - Room 1215 Austin, Texas 78752 Some members of this MBE/WBE Advisory Committee may be participating by videoconference. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION GUIDELINES The public will be allowed to speak at the Advisory Committee meeting remotely by phone or in-person at the address listed above. To participate remotely, speakers must register in advance with the board liaison before the registration deadline. Public Communication: General The first 10 speakers will be allowed to speak on any topic that is not posted on the agenda. The Committee Chair will call upon speakers at the beginning of the meeting. A person may not speak at general communication more often than once out of every three regularly scheduled committee meetings. Public Comment on Agenda Items Members of the public may speak on any item posted to the agenda. Speakers will be called upon when this agenda item is taken up by the Committee Chair. How to Register to Speak Remotely All speakers are required to register for remote participation. Registered speakers will be allowed 3 minutes to speak by telephone only. The deadline to register is at 12:00pm on the day before the meeting. To register to speak, email the board liaison, Nakia James at nakia.james@austintexas.gov before the deadline. Once registration closes, the board liaison will send all speakers an email to confirm registration, provide instructions on speaking at the meeting, and the number to call in on the day of the meeting. How to Sign-Up to Speak In-Person Speakers that would like to address the committee in person will be allowed to sign up until 15 minutes before the start of the meeting. Speakers will be allowed 3 minutes to speak. 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 contact Nakia James at (512) 974-9108 or nakia.james@austintexas.gov for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the MBE/WBE and Small Business Procurement Program Advisory Committee, contact Nakia James at (512) 974-9108 …
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION Urban Transportation Commission Recommendation Number 20240506-00X: Dockless Micromobility Regulations and Transportation-related Rulemaking WHEREAS, the Austin Strategic Mobility Plan calls on the city to “Emphasize and incentivize shared mobility solutions” by developing and focusing on ”shared mobility services and systems to provide first-mile/last-mile mobility solutions and increase shared trips on the transportation network”; WHEREAS, the National Association of City Transportation Officials (NACTO) highlighted Austin in its 2022 Report on Shared Micromobility in the U.S. and Canada as having the second most used e-scooter system in North America with a ride per vehicle per day average of 2.7, which NACTO called “stand out for e-scooter rides per vehicle per day compared to peer cities.”; WHEREAS, following Superpedestrian/Link ceasing operations in North America at the end of 2023, the Austin e-scooter system contracted in size by 29%, losing 2,000 scooters from the system; D R A F T WHEREAS, on March 28th, 2024, Transportation and Public Works (TPW) Director Richard Mendoza briefed the City Council Mobility Committee on “upcoming changes to our department regulations regarding the operations of micro-mobility devices” and cited safety, general aesthetics, and watershed protection as the main issues the regulations were meant to address; WHEREAS, according to the City of Austin Vision Zero Viewer, the number of e-scooter-related serious injuries decreased 50% from 12 in 2022 to 6 in 2023, and the number of deaths decreased from 2 to 0 over the same period; WHEREAS, despite the regulations being effective April 1st, the changes were not incorporated into the “Director’s Rules for Deployment and Operations of Shared Small Vehicle Mobility Systems”, the changes are not listed anywhere on the City of Austin website, and vendors were not formally notified of the changes until April 11th; WHEREAS, the changes communicated to vendors in the “Enhanced Regulations to the Shared Mobility Program” included the following changes: ● “Maintain the number of licensed micro-mobility vendors at 2”, ● “No increases to device permits for current licensed operators”, Transparency ● “Maintain the total number of permitted scooters citywide at 6,700”, ● “Reduce the number of scooters allowed to operate in the Downtown Area Project Coordination Zone (DAPCZ) to 1,125 per licensed vendor”, ● “Reduce maximum speed from 15mph to 10mph between 10pm and 5am daily in the main entertainment districts of the urban core”, and ● “Assign restricted and designated device staging areas and require rebalancing of devices to assigned areas …
Urban Transportation Commission May 7, 2024 Shared Mobility Program Update Joseph Al-hajeri, Parking Enterprise Manager Michael Kimbro, Shared Mobility Supervisor 1 5/3/2024 Shared Mobility Services BRIEFING OVERVIEW 2023 System Overview Speed Limit Reduction Operational Policies/ Data Collection Regulation Background Recent Program Updates: Licensing & Permitting Designated Staging/ Parking Areas Recent Program Updates: Operations Next Steps Q&A 2 5/3/2024 Shared Mobility Services 2023 System Overview Current Operators | Fleet Size Lime | 3,700 scooters & 180 ebikes Bird | 3000 scooters 2023 Total Trips Lime 1,868,208 scooters & 63,402 ebikes Bird 791,337 Link 224,246 Wheels 33,109 Total Distance Travelled 2,927,690 miles Trips per Major Area 2,081,017 (70%) within DAPCZ 395,048 (13%) within UT/West Campus Events Austin City Limits Festival Weekend One: 59,175 trips Weekend Two: 62,881 trips SXSW 142,540 trips 16,556 median trips per day (7,315 typically) 3 5/3/2024 Shared Mobility Services Quick Background Regulation Texas Transportation Code, Title 7 • Chapter 551. - Operation of bicycles and mopeds, golf carts, and other low- powered vehicles. Title 14 Use of Streets and Public Property • § 14-9-23 - City-wide dockless transportation license authorized. • § 14-9-24 - City-wide dockless transportation unit placement plan. • § 14-9-25 - License amendment, suspension, or revocation. Title 12 Traffic Enforcement • § 12-2 - Micro-Mobility Devices and Bicycles. Director Rules for Deployment and Operation of Shared Small Vehicle Mobility Systems City Approved Fees Fee Type License Fee Fee Schedule $1,500 per year Collection Collected bi-annually in December & June Per Device Permit Fee $80 per device/ per year Collected bi-annually in December & June Per Trip Fee $0.15 per trip Collected Monthly 4 5/3/2024 Shared Mobility Services Operational Policies/Data Collection Data from provider API utilizing Mobility Data Specification Data aggregated by Ride Report Real-time visibility and reporting How TPW Monitors/ Enforcement • Third-party data management • Geofencing/device performance restrictions • Calls/Customer Service Requests (CSR) • CSR response audits • Staff device audits • Shared communications channel during special events Results of Enforcement of Director Rules • • • Impounds Reduction in Service Denial of license and/or device permits 5 5/3/2024 Shared Mobility Services Recent Program Updates License & Permit Changes Maintain the number of licensed micro-mobility vendors at 2. No increases to device permits for current licensed operators. ACTIVE ACTIVE Maintain the total number of permitted scooters citywide at 6,700. ACTIVE 6 5/3/2024 Shared Mobility Services Recent Program Updates Operations Changes Reduce …
