CITY OF AUSTIN TOURISM COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION Recommendation Number: 20240313-005: These recommendations from the Tourism Commission’s Parks and Environment Working Group identify park amenities to leverage tourism funding for park- specific projects that can benefit parks and environment in our community. WHEREAS, the City of Austin is regarded as one of the most environmentally conscious cities in the country, with our parks, preserves, open spaces, waterways, spring-fed pools and greenbelt trails attracting tourists and citizens alike to Austin’s parks and environment; WHEREAS, Austin’s tourism industry actively uses our parks and environmental attractions to promote tourism to Austin, as readily seen from Visit Austin’s website listing Austin parks and environmental attractions (https://www.austintexas.org/things-to-do/history/austin-parks-recreation/), featuring Barton Springs Pool, Zilker Metropolitan Park, Mt. Bonnell, Lady Bird Lake Butler Trail, and many more; WHEREAS, traditional funding sources for parks and environment spaces have struggled to keep up with our growing city, and have even dwindled over the years, especially with recent state law changes which prevent the City of Austin from collecting parkland development funds, decreasing the amount of parkland the city can require, and limiting the ability of municipalities to raise property tax revenue that could otherwise be used to pay for park and environment projects; and WHEREAS, the Tourism Commission was established to provide expertise and recommendations to the City Council concerning issues related to and that promote tourism, and in this role, seeks to find ways for both the tourism industry and the citizens of Austin to benefit; and WHEREAS, the Parks and Environment Working Group was appointed to prepare recommendations to identify park amenities to leverage tourism funding for park-specific projects that can benefit parks and environment in our community. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Austin Tourism Commission encourages the Austin City Council to consider and direct staff to consider the funding opportunities in the Parks and Environment Working Group Recommendations (attached) for park-specific projects that can benefit parks and environment in our community. Date of Approval: __3/13/2024___________________________ Record of the vote: 9- 0 approved vote Attest: _____________________________________________ (Staff or board member can sign)
INTRODUCING OUR C.U.T. 2.0 Age 25+ | $75K+ HHI Travel Lover + Music/Sports/Food/Adventure Enthusiast 57% Female (116i) | 43% Male (84i) 67% Identified As Parents (94i) Hispanic Black Asian White 131i | 15% 124i | 12% 119i | 6% 94i | 75% Our C.U.T 2.0 audience is inspired to travel and searching far and wide for a perfect destination. The cities they choose to travel to and what they're looking for are direct reflections of their own identity. Immersive Traveler Travel is more than taking a trip, it's experiencing a place and everything unique that place has to offer. Creative Planner No stranger to the research rabbit holes - planning the trip is just as exciting as the trip itself. Trailblazer Vacation is a self expression of originality. Bring on the thrills that differentiate from the rest. Tech Aficionado Technology is integral to my life, it keeps me connected online and off from getting me to a trip to getting me around on the trip. Nothing I do is done without technology. *Ethnicity data includes those who identify as more than one race Source: 2023 MRI-Simmons Spring Double Base USA INTRODUCING OUR C.U.T. 2.0 Travelers Tina and Su live in NYC and are planning their Summer getaway. They are certified foodies; Tina is always on top of all the hottest restaurants in town and Su is working on perfecting his smoked brisket recipe. Su’s family originated from Cameroon, so soccer reigns supreme. Nate is looking to dodge the Seattle rain and extend his days of sunshine before August ends. He wants to spend his mornings walking trails and chasing sunrises, while spending his evenings immersed in live music. Nate has an adventurous spirit and is always on the hunt for the greatest local gems. Food trucks and pop ups are his jam! The school year is ending in a few weeks, and the Vargas family is looking for a perfect vacation spot the entire family can enjoy over the summer. Outdoor lovers and looking to disconnect from school and demanding careers in tech, they are looking forward to spending the day at the lakes and waterparks.
TOURISM COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES (13, MARCH 2024) TOURISM COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES 13, MARCH 2024 The TOURISM COMMISSION convened in a REGULAR meeting on 13, MARCH 2024, at 301 w. Second St. in Austin, Texas. Chair, Daniel Ronan called the TOURISM COMMISSION Meeting to order at 2:31 p.m. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance: Commissioners Ed Bailey, Mike Cannatti, Greg Chanon, Bishop Chappell, Anna Panossian, Daniel Ronan, and Christian Tschoepe Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Commissioners Aileen Bazan and Stefani Mathis Board Members/Commissioners Absence: Commissioners Rachel Magee and John Riedie APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the TOURISM COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING on February 14, 2024. The minutes from the meeting of 2/14/2024 were approved on Commissioner Chappell’s motion and Vice Chair Bailey’s second on a 7-0 vote. Commissioners Aileen Bazan and Greg Chanon were off the dais and Rachel Magee and John Riedie were absent. DISCUSSION ITEMS variety of items Presentation by Tom Noonan - President and CEO, Steve Genovesi - Executive Vice President and Shelley Hall - Vice President of Marketing of the Visit Austin organization regarding an update on the Tourism Public Improvement District (TPID) and tourism impact in Austin. Discussed a brief update of the Red River Cultural District regarding City Council’s vote in support of city funding. Presentation by Dr. Karl Gebhardt, Chair of the University of Texas at Austin Department of Astronomy, regarding the importance of the upcoming April 8,2024 Eclipse. 2. 3. 4. 1 (13, MARCH 2024) TOURISM COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 5. The Approval of a recommendation from the Parks and Environment Working Group regarding how to identify park amenities to leverage tourism funding for park-specific projects that can benefit parks and environment in our community. a. The motion to approve the recommendation from the Parks and Environment Working Group regarding how to identify park amenities to leverage tourism funding for park-specific projects that can benefit parks and environment in our community was approved on Commissioner Panossian’s motion, Commissioner Cannatti’s second on a 9-0 vote. Commissioners Rachel Magee and John Riedie were absent. 6. 7. Discussed the remaining 2024 calendar dates for the Tourism Commission meeting dates and location changes. Discussed the upcoming Agenda topics for the 2024 calendar year for editing or approving of agenda topics. a. Food and Beverage – Inviting Fredericksburg Convention and Visitor Bureau b. Board Elections in April c. Training Requirements by May 10, 2024 …
WATER AND WASTEWATER COMMISSION REGULAR CALLED MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, March 13, 2024 The Water and Wastewater Commission convened in a regular called meeting on March 13, 2024, at Austin Energy Headquarters, 4815 Mueller Boulevard, Austin, Texas. Chair Turrieta called the Water and Wastewater Commission to order at 6:00 p.m. Commission Members in Attendance: William Moriarty (remote), Jesse Penn, Mike Reyes, Shwetha Pandurangi (remote), Vice Chair Judy Musgrove, Marcela Tuñón Sion, Chair Susan Turrieta Commission Members Absent: Alex Navarro, Sabrina Reichert, Sam Angoori, Chris Maxwell-Gaines PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL There were no speakers registered to speak. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approval of minutes from the January 17, 2024, regular meeting of the Water and Wastewater Commission. The minutes from the January 17, 2024, regular meeting were approved on Vice Chair Musgrove’s motion and Commissioner Reyes’ second on a 7-0 vote with Commissioners Navarro, Reichert, Angoori and Maxwell-Gaines absent. 2. Approval of minutes from the February 14, 2024, regular meeting of the Water and Wastewater Commission. The minutes from the February 14, 2024, regular meeting were approved on Vice Chair Musgrove’s motion and Commissioner Reyes’ second on a 7-0 vote with Commissioners Navarro, Reichert, Angoori and Maxwell-Gaines absent. DISCUSSION AND ACTION 3. Recommend approval to negotiate and execute of a contract for supervisory control and data acquisition equipment and software installation and support services with Control Panels USA, Inc., for a term of five years in an amount not to exceed $2,100,000. Recommended by the Water and Wastewater Commission on Vice Chair Musgrove’s motion and Commissioner Tuñón Sion’s second on a 7-0 vote with Commissioners Navarro, Reichert, Angoori and Maxwell-Gaines absent. 4. Recommend approval for Service Extension Request No. 4622R for wastewater service to a 77.78-acre tract located at 9209 Ledgestone Terrace within the Drinking Water Protection Zone, the City’s 2-mile Extra-Territorial Jurisdiction and Austin Water’s service area. Recommended by the Water and Wastewater Commission on Vice Chair Musgrove’s motion and Commissioner Tuñón Sion’s second on a 7-0 vote with Commissioners Navarro, Reichert, Angoori and Maxwell-Gaines absent. 5. Recommend approval for a resolution authorizing the City Manager to apply for funding from the Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) for a 20-year low-interest loan in the amount not to exceed $25,000,000 as part of the TWDB’s State Water Implementation Fund for Texas (SWIFT) loan program, for the additional cost incurred from the development and implementation of Austin Water’s Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) program, aka …
HIV PLANNING COUNCIL FINANCE/ALLOCATIONS AND STRATEGIC PLANNING/NEEDS ASSESSMENT COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES WEDNESDAY, MARCH 13, 2024 The HIV PLANNING COUNCIL FINANCE/ALLOCATIONS AND STRATEGIC PLANNING/NEEDS ASSESSMENT COMMITTEE convened in a REGULAR meeting on WEDNESDAY, MARCH 13, 2024, at 6310 WILHELMINA DELCO DRIVE in Austin, Texas. Chair Kelle’ Martin called the HIV PLANNING COUNCIL Committee Meeting to order at 1:18 p.m. Planning Council Members in Attendance: None Planning Council Members in Attendance Remotely: Kelle’ Martin, Kristina McRae- Thompson, Gin Pham PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None APPROVAL OF MINUTES Approve the minutes of the HIV PLANNING COUNCIL FINANCE/ALLOCATIONS AND STRATEGIC PLANNING/NEEDS ASSESSMENT COMMITTEE MEETING on 2/14/2024. The minutes from the meeting of 2/14/2024 were approved on Gin Pham’s motion, Kelle’ Martin second on a 3-0 vote. For: Kelle’ Martin, Kristina McRae-Thompson, Gin Pham. Against: None. Abstain: None. Absent: Ashley Garling. CONFLICT OF INTEREST DECLARATIONS 2. Members will declare conflict of interest with relevant agenda items, service categories, and/or service standards. None 1. 1 STAFF BRIEFINGS 3. Introductions/Announcements None at this time. 4. Office of Support staff report Update given by Deena Rawleigh. Refer to written report for full details. Planning Council is down to six members, but does have three members submitted to the mayor, and two waiting for interviews. The Governance/Membership and Care Strategies is down to two members and will need one more to be able to meet. Kelle’ Martin will sit on the committee for the month of April. New applicants will have to also be approved by City Council per Boards and Commissions. 5. Administrative Agent (AA) report Update given by Veronica Chavira. A new funding specialist will start this week and two other candidates are in the process of being hired. The Part A fund is 78% expended through December and is expected to be 87% expended once all claims are submitted. Providers can submit a thirteenth claim by the end of March. There was a rapid reallocation from Early Intervention Services, Medical Case Management, Medical Transportation, Linguistics to Ambulatory Outpatient Health Services, Medical Nutrition Therapy, Non-Medical Case Management, and Food Bank/Home Delivered Meals. Providers utilized other resources for Linguistic and medical transportation. As such the funds are to be used in other categories. EIS and Medical Case Management had staff turnover which reduced the use of the funds. Providers had more need for Nutrition, OAHS, Food Bank, and a slight increase for non-medical case management. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS …
AIRPORT ADVISORY COMMISSION (AAC) REGULAR MEETING MINUTES March 13, 2024 The Airport Advisory Commission convened in a regular meeting on March 13, 2024 at 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Dr. Room 1405 Austin, Texas. Chair Wendy Todd called the regular meeting to order at 3:00 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Wendy Price Todd, Chair Jeff Eller Jeremy Hendricks Raymond Young Doyle Valdez Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Bakari Brock Jonathan Coon Commissioners Absent: Patrick Rose Chad Ennis Fang Fang Scott Madole 1 APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the regular AAC meeting on February 14, 2024. A motion to approve was made by Commissioner Young; Commissioner Madole seconded. Motion passed on a 7-0-0-4 vote. Commissioners, Ennis, and Fang were absent at this vote. STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. January 2024 Financial Results presented by Rajeev Thomas, Chief Financial Officer Air Service Update provided by Jamy Kazanoff, AUS Air Service Development Journey with AUS (AUS AEDP/Capital Improvement Program) Active Projects Update provided by Lyn Estabrook, Deputy Chief Development Officer Fiscal Year 2024 Grant Plan Update presented by Rajeev Thomas, Chief Financial Officer 3. 4. 5. 6. AUS Wayfinding Update presented by Jennifer Williams, Planning and Design Management Officer 7. Update on Fixed Based Operations at AUS presented by John Gallo, Commercial Management Division Manager DISCUSSION/ACTION ITEMS 8. Authorize negotiation and execution of a contract for AirportIQ airport management platform software support, maintenance, and related services with GCR, Inc. d/b/a Tadera, for a term of five years in an amount not to exceed $1,600,000. [Note: Sole source contracts are exempt from the City Code Chapter 2-9B (Minority-Owned and WomenOwned Business Enterprise Procurement Program); therefore, no subcontracting goals were established]. 2 A motion to approve was made by Commissioner Hendricks; Commissioner Valdez seconded, Commissioner Madole abstained. Motion passed on a 7-0-1-3 vote. Commissioners Rose, Ennis, and Fang were absent at this vote. 9. Authorize negotiation and execution of a contract for landing fee management software with Passur Aerospace, Inc., for a term of five years in an amount not to exceed $650,000. [Note: Sole source contracts are exempt from the City Code Chapter 2-9B (Minority- Owned and WomenOwned Business Enterprise Procurement Program); therefore, no subcontracting goals were established]. A motion to approve was made by Commissioner Eller; Commissioner Hendricks seconded. Motion passed on an 8-0-0-3 vote. Commissioners Rose, Ennis, and Fang were absent at this vote. DISCUSSION ITEMS Discussion on the Airport Advisory Commission officer election process …
REGULAR MEETING of the MBE/WBE and Small Business Enterprise Procurement Program Advisory Committee Tuesday, March 12, 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 …
City of Austin Plann ing Departmen t P.O. Box 1088, Austin, TX 78767 -1088 (512) 974-3100 ♦ Fax (512) 974-3112 ♦ h t t ps://www.aust i nt exas.g ov/depar t ment /h ousi ng -planni ng MEMORANDUM TO: FROM: Claire Hempel, Chair & Planning Commission Members Maureen Meredith, Senior Planner, Inclusive Planning Division Nancy Estrada, Principal Planner, Current Planning Division Planning Department DATE: March 5, 2024 RE: NPA-2022-0020.01_Industrial and Terry O Lane C14-2022-0062_ Industrial and Terry O Lane 439-511& 515 INDUSTRIAL BLVD (odd #s only) & 4208 Terry O Lane South Congress Combined (East Congress) Combined Planning Area Staff requests a postponement of the above referenced cases from the March 12, 2024 Planning Commission hearing to the March 26, 2024 hearing date to allow staff additional time to review the applications. The postponement request was made in a timely manner and meets the Planning Commission’s policy. Attachments: Plan Amendment Map Zoning Map The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and will provide reasonable modifications and equal access to communications upon request. 1 of 302 NPA-2022-0020.01 - Industrial Blvd and Terry O Ln; District 3 The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and will provide reasonable modifications and equal access to communications upon request. 2 of 302 NPA-2022-0020.01 - Industrial Blvd and Terry O Ln; District 3 The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and will provide reasonable modifications and equal access to communications upon request. 3 of 302 NPA-2022-0020.01 - Industrial Blvd and Terry O Ln; District 3
City of Austin Plann ing Departmen t P.O. Box 1088, Austin, TX 78767 -1088 (512) 974-3100 ♦ Fax (512) 974-3112 ♦ h t t ps://www.aust i nt exas.g ov/depar t ment /h ousi ng -planni ng MEMORANDUM TO: FROM: Claire Hempel, Chair & Planning Commission Members Maureen Meredith, Senior Planner, Inclusive Planning Division Nancy Estrada, Principal Planner, Current Planning Division Planning Department DATE: March 5, 2024 RE: NPA-2022-0020.01_Industrial and Terry O Lane C14-2022-0062_ Industrial and Terry O Lane 439-511& 515 INDUSTRIAL BLVD (odd #s only) & 4208 Terry O Lane South Congress Combined (East Congress) Combined Planning Area Staff requests a postponement of the above referenced cases from the March 12, 2024 Planning Commission hearing to the March 26, 2024 hearing date to allow staff additional time to review the applications. The postponement request was made in a timely manner and meets the Planning Commission’s policy. Attachments: Plan Amendment Map Zoning Map The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and will provide reasonable modifications and equal access to communications upon request. 1 of 303 C14-2022-0062 - Industrial Blvd and Terry O Ln; District 3 The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and will provide reasonable modifications and equal access to communications upon request. 2 of 303 C14-2022-0062 - Industrial Blvd and Terry O Ln; District 3 The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and will provide reasonable modifications and equal access to communications upon request. 3 of 303 C14-2022-0062 - Industrial Blvd and Terry O Ln; District 3
************************************************************************ MEMORANDUM TO: Claire Hempel, Chair Planning Commission Members FROM: Nancy Estrada Planning Department DATE: March 6, 2024 RE: C14-2023-0109 – 4323 South Congress Avenue Postponement Request by Staff ************************************************************************ Staff requests a postponement of the above referenced rezoning case from the March 12, 2024, Planning Commission hearing to March 26, 2024, to allow time for staff to review. 1 of 104 C14-2023-0109 - 4323 S Congress Avenue; District 3
City of Austin Plann ing Departmen t P.O. Box 1088, Austin, TX 78767 -1088 (512) 974-3100 ♦ Fax (512) 974-3112 ♦ h tt ps://www.aust i nt exas.g ov/depar t ment /h ousi ng -and- planni ng Claire Hempel, Chair & Planning Commission Members Maureen Meredith, Senior Planner, Inclusive Planning Division Planning Department MEMORANDUM TO: FROM: RE: DATE: March 5, 2024 NPA-2023-0010.02_109, 111, 113 Mildred Street and 2305, 2307 E. 2nd Street (Unit A), 2307 E. 2nd Street (Unit B), 2311 E. 2nd Street East 2nd Street – 2300 Block Holly Neighborhood Planning Area Staff requests a postponement of the above-referenced case from the March 12, 2024 Planning Commission hearing to the April 9, 2024 hearing date to allow additional time to review the application. The postponement request was made in a timely manner and meets the Planning Commission’s policy. Attachment: Plan Amendment Map The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and will provide reasonable modifications and equal access to communications upon request. 1 of 205 NPA-2023-0010.02 - East 2nd Street - 2300 Block; District 3 The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and will provide reasonable modifications and equal access to communications upon request. 2 of 205 NPA-2023-0010.02 - East 2nd Street - 2300 Block; District 3
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET CASE: C14-2023-0110 (1230 E. 38th ½ Street) DISTRICT: 9 ADDRESS: 1230 East 38th ½ Street, 1400 East 38th ½ Street, 1402 East 38th ½ Street, and 1406 East 38th ½ Street ZONING FROM: CS-MU-V-CO-NP TO: CS-MU-V-CO-NP (change in condition of zoning to amend the conditional overlay by removing the height restriction maximum of forty (40) feet for the subject tract) SITE AREA: approximately 4.4369 acres (approximately square feet) PROPERTY OWNER: 38th Half St Holding LLC, 1230 E. 38th Half St Holding 2 LLC, Cherrywood Austin LLC, 706 W 34th LLC, Nasteb Keystone Family LTD AGENT: Drenner Group, P.C., (Amanda Swor) CASE MANAGER: Jonathan Tomko (512) 974-1057, jonathan.tomko@austintexas.gov STAFF RECOMMEDATION: Staff recommends granting the change in condition of zoning to amend the conditional overlay by removing the height restriction maximum of forty (40) feet for the subject tract. See the basis of recommendation section below for additional information. PLANNING COMMISSION COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: January 23, 2024: Applicant and neighborhood postponement to February 27, 2024. February 27, 2024: Applicant postponement to March 12, 2024. March 12, 2024: Applicant request for Indefinite Postponement. CITY COUNCIL ACTION: TBD ORDINANCE NUMBER: N/A ISSUES: N/A 1 of 1206 C14-2023-0110 - 1230 E. 38th 12 Street; District 9 C14-2023-0110 2 CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: The subject tract includes a number of uses, Alma Cherrywood Apartment Complex (formerly known as Delwood Station Apartments); Westbank Dry Cleaning Warehouse; Cherrywood Coffeehouse; Monarch Food Mart, and GC Cleaners and Laundry. To the north (across the railroad tracks) are several duplexes that are part of what is known as “Duplex Nation,” a large collection of duplexes built in the late 1940s. To the east (across the railroad tracks) is Maplewood Elementary and several duplexes built in the late 1940s. To the west is Delwood Marketplace, a large shopping center of over 100,000 square feet built in approximately 1992. The shopping center includes a Fiesta Grocery Store and over 50,000 square feet of paved parking lot. To the south are several single family homes built in the 1940s and 1950s. There are at least three single family homes that operate small office uses, such as an acupuncture office, and some other home offices along the south side of East 38th 1/2 Street. BASIS OF RECOMMENDATION: Granting of the request should result in an equal treatment of similarly situated properties. Granting of this request would result in equal treatment of …
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET CASE: C14-2023-0129 (Pinnacle Plaza) DISTRICT: 1 ADDRESS: 1617 and 1617 ½ North IH-35 Service Road Northbound and 1002 East 16th Street ZONING FROM: CH-V-CO-NP TO: CH-PDA-NP SITE AREA: approximately 3.27 acres (approximately 142,441 square feet) PROPERTY OWNER: Pinnacle UT, LP (Barry Lall) AGENT: Alice Glasco Consulting (Alice Glasco) CASE MANAGER: Jonathan Tomko (512) 974-1057, jonathan.tomko@austintexas.gov STAFF RECOMMEDATION: Staff recommends granting commercial highway-planned development area combining district-neighborhood plan (CH-PDA-NP) combining district zoning. See the basis of recommendation section below for more information. The development standards and amendments to the conditional overlay can be found in the case manager comments section below. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: February 27, 2024: Neighborhood postponement requested to March 12, 2024. March 12, 2024: Case is scheduled to be heard by Planning Commission. CITY COUNCIL ACTION: TBD ORDINANCE NUMBER: N/A ISSUES: N/A CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: The subject tract is located at the southeast corner of the intersection of North IH-35 Service Road Northbound and East Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard. It currently is home to a six-story Doubletree hotel with 149 rooms, a 3,000 square foot building used as meeting space, all built around 1997, and approximately 65,000 square feet of paved parking. To the east, is Oakwood Cemetery, approximately 40 acres dating back to the mid-1850s. To the south, is a small warehouse/ manufacturing shed built in approximately 1915 for headstone manufacture/storage, a small apartment with approximately seven units built in approximately 1980, and a single-family home built in approximately 1905. To the west, is the Frank C. Erwin Special Events Center, the Arno Nowotny Building (constructed in 1857, it is one of the earliest buildings on the University of Texas campus), and surface parking. To the north, approximately 1,400 to 1,600 feet (across I-35) is the Moody Center, a multi-purpose area on the University of Texas campus that seats approximately 15,000 people, and other mechanical facilities servicing the University of Texas. 07 C14-2023-0129 - Pinnacle Plaza; Districct 11 of 14 Remove the following conditions from Ordinance # 951214-F 1: • General Retail Services (convenience) – remove from CO. • Cocktail lounge – remove from CO (will remain as a conditional use per code). • No structure of any kind shall be built to a height greater than 60 feet – remove from CO. • Development of Tract 1 shall be restricted to a maximum building coverage of 75%– remove from …
************************************************************************ MEMORANDUM TO: Claire Hempel, Chair Planning Commission Members FROM: Nancy Estrada Planning Department DATE: March 6, 2024 RE: C814-2014-0083.01 – Sunfield PUD Amendment #1 Postponement Request by Staff ************************************************************************ Staff requests a postponement of the above referenced case from the March 12, 2024, Planning Commission hearing to April 9, 2024. Staff is reviewing the Applicant’s current update submittal. 1 of 108 C814-2014-0083.01 - Sunfield PUD
************************************************************************ MEMORANDUM TO: Claire Hempel, Chair Planning Commission Members FROM: Nancy Estrada Planning Department DATE: March 6, 2024 RE: C814-2014-0083.01 – Sunfield PUD Amendment #1 Postponement Request by Staff ************************************************************************ Staff requests a postponement of the above referenced case from the March 12, 2024, Planning Commission hearing to April 9, 2024. Staff is reviewing the Applicant’s current update submittal. 1 of 108 C814-2014-0083.01 - Sunfield PUD
CASE NUMBER: C14H-2023-0136 ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET HLC DATES: November 1, 2023; December 13, 2023 (postponed); January 10, 2024 (postponed); February 7, 2024 PC DATE: March 12, 2024 CC Date: TBD APPLICANT: Historic Landmark Commission (owner-supported) HISTORIC NAME: Green & White Grocery WATERSHED: Waller Creek ADDRESS OF PROPOSED ZONING CHANGE: 1201 East 7th Street/607 Waller Street ZONING CHANGE: TOD-NP to TOD-H-NP COUNCIL DISTRICT: 3 STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends the proposed zoning change from transit-oriented development- neighborhood plan (TOD-NP) to transit-oriented development-neighborhood plan-historic landmark (TOD-H-NP) combining district zoning. QUALIFICATIONS FOR LANDMARK DESIGNATION: architecture, community value, and historical associations. HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION ACTION: November 1, 2023—initiate historic zoning (10-0). December 13, 2023—postpone to January 10, 2024 (9-0). January 10, 2024—postpone to February 7, 2024 (10-0). February 7, 2024— recommend historic zoning (10-0). PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: CITY COUNCIL ACTION: CASE MANAGER: Kalan Contreras, 512-974-2727 NEIGHBORHOOD ORGANIZATIONS: Austin Independent School District, Austin Lost and Found Pets, Austin Neighborhoods Council, Capital Metro, Del Valle Community Coalition, East Austin Conservancy, El Concilio Mexican- American Neighborhoods, Friends of Austin Neighborhoods, Greater East Austin Neighborhood Association, Guadalupe Association for an Improved Neighborhood, Guadalupe Neighborhood Development Corporation, Homeless Neighborhood Association, Neighborhood Empowerment Foundation, Neighbors United for Progress, Organization of Central East Austin Neighborhoods, Plaza Saltillo TOD Staff Liaison, Preservation Austin, SELTexas, Sierra Club, Austin Regional Group, Tejano Town DEPARTMENT COMMENTS: The 2016 East Austin Historic Resource Survey recommends the store building as eligible for designation as a local landmark and individually eligible for listing in the National Register of Historic Places. It does not recommend the house for designation. BASIS FOR RECOMMENDATION: § 25-2-352(3)(c)(i) Architecture. The property embodies the distinguishing characteristics of a recognized architectural style, type, or method of construction; exemplifies technological innovation in design or construction; displays high artistic value in representing ethnic or folk art, architecture, or construction; represents a rare example of an architectural style in the city; serves as an outstanding example of the work of an architect, builder, or artisan who significantly contributed to the development of the city, state, or nation; possesses cultural, historical, or architectural value as a particularly fine or unique example of a utilitarian or vernacular structure; or represents an architectural curiosity or one-of-a-kind building. The Green & White grocery is an intact example of a neighborhood grocery store, a rapidly disappearing property type in Austin. Its vernacular construction, eye-catching sign, and distinctive clipped gable are iconic symbols of …
PLANNIGN COMMISSION SITE PLAN COMPATIBILITY VARIANCE CASE NUMBER: SP-2022-0536C PLANNING COMMISSION HEARING DATE: March 12, 20242024 (Continued) PROJECT NAME: Kramer Condos ADDRESS: 1517 Kramer Lane APPLICANT: (512) 913-4760 AGENT: (512) 761-6161 Joseph M. and Tina Hood 1517 Kramer LLC 13930 Immanuel Rd. Pflugerville, TX 78660 Attn: Esteban Gonzalez CIVILITUDE LLC 5110 Lancaster Court Austin, TX 78723 CASE MANAGER: Randall Rouda Randall.Rouda@austintexas.gov (512) 974-3338 NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN: North Austin Civic Association PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT: The applicant is proposing to remove two existing single family residences and construct 55 multi-family residential units on a 3.88 acre site in the GO-MU-CO-NP and SF-6-NP Zones. The proposed development includes a pool. DESCRIPTION OF COMPATIBILITY VARIANCE: 1) From 50 feet to 25 feet for Intensive Recreation (pool) along the easterly setback. [LDC § 25-2-1067] SUMMARY STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the Compatibility Waiver. The site consists of two separate parcels to be joined by a Unified Development Agreement. The southerly parcel is relatively narrow and residential development on that portion of the site is somewhat restricted by the SF-6-NP Zoning. The applicant proposes to use that portion of the site for access, the development of 14 of the multifamily residential (condominium) units and an open space area with a po (approximately 33 feet by 12 feet). The pool is within 50 feet of the rear yard fences of two existing single family residences to the east. A fence is shown along the shared property line. The site plan complies with all other compatibility standards. PROJECT INFORMATION TOTAL SITE AREA EXISTING ZONING PROPOSED ZONING 169,170 sq. ft. GO-MU-CO-NP and SF-6-NP GO-MU-CO-NP and SF-6-NP 3.88 acres 1 of 810 SP-2022-0536C - Kramer Condos1 of 8 Proposed N/A N/A N/A Little Walnut Creek (Urban) Comprehensive Watershed Ordinance None Kramer Land and Macmora Road Allowed/Required Existing 1:1 60% 80% Allowed/Required Existing NA 40% 55% 0 WATERSHED WATERSHED ORDINANCE TRAFFIC IMPACT ANALYSIS Not required CAPITOL VIEW CORRIDOR PROPOSED ACCESS GO-MU-CO-NP PARCEL FLOOR-AREA RATIO BUILDING COVERAGE IMPERVIOUS COVERAGE SF-6-NP PARCEL FLOOR-AREA RATIO BUILDING COVERAGE IMPERVIOUS COVERAGE TOTAL PROJECT PARKING COMPATIBILITY The subject site is bordered by a single-family residential land uses to the east and west. All hardscape and vertical improvements are located at least 25 feet from the east and west property lines. The proposed pool is located 25 feet from the easterly property line but is within the 50 foot setback for intensive recreational uses. The site complies with all …
PLANNING COMMISSION SITE PLAN COMPATIBILITY WAIVER REQUEST REVIEW SHEET CASE: SP-2022-0591C PLANNING COMMISSION DATE: March 13, 2024 COUNCIL DISTRICT: 9 PROJECT NAME: Avalon Flats at Sixth ADDRESS OF SITE: 1808 W 6th St APPLICANT: 1010 W 26th LLC (Sudhakar Allada) AGENT: Rivera Engineering (Michael Rivera, PE) AREA: 0.4661 acre WATERSHED: Johnson Creek (Urban) WATERSHED ORDINANCE: Comprehensive Watershed Ordinance C.I.P. STATUS: N/A T.I.A.: N/A CAPITOL VIEW: N/A PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT: The applicant is proposing a multifamily development with nine free-standing units, with associated improvements and is requesting a waiver from 25-2-1063 to allow for a reduced setback. EXISTING ZONING: The site is zoned MF-4-CO-NP. The use and site plan generally comply with the zoning ordinance. DESCRIPTION OF WAIVER: Waiver request is as follows: LDC Section 25-2-1063(B): A person may not construct a structure 25 feet or less from property: 1) In an urban family residence (SF-5) or more restrictive zoning district; or 2) On which a use permitted in an SF-5 or more restrictive district is located. The applicant requests a waiver from a 25-foot to approximately 24’6-foot compatibility setback for residences and related improvements. SUMMARY STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval to allow an encroachment of less than one foot of the two units on the southeast side of the lot into the compatibility setback triggered by the adjacent single-family use. The driveway is wholly within the compatibility setback, and the buildings as designed do not meet current height requirements. The site was originally designed under and compliant with the ordinances that allowed for greater height and reduced setbacks. The height and driveway setback issues will need to be addressed by the Board of Adjustment at a separate hearing. The site’s buildable area is constrained by its shape and being bounded by three rights-of-way, and will be compatible with the scale of residential development in the surrounding area. CASE MANAGER: Christine Barton-Holmes, CNUa, LEED AP PHONE: 974-2788 Christine.Barton-Holmes@austintexas.gov 1 of 811 SP-2022-0591C - Avalon Flats at Sixth PROP. BUILDING CVR: 27.7% (5,642 sf) PROP. IMP. CVRG.: 65% (13,287 sf) PROPOSED F.A.R.: 0.75:1 PROP. HEIGHT: 30’/3 stories* PROVIDED PARKING: 24 spaces PROJECT INFORMATION: 20,342.5 sf EXIST. ZONING: MF-4-NP MAX. BLDG. COVERAGE : 60% MAX. IMPERV. CVRG.: 70% ALLOWED F.A.R.: 0.75:1 HEIGHT: 30’/2 stories REQUIRED PARKING: NA PROPOSED ACCESS: from W 6th St and Theresa Avenue *Pending outcome of BOA hearing SUMMARY COMMENTS ON SITE PLAN: Land Use: The applicant requests a waiver from …
PLANNING COMMISSION DOWNTOWN DENSITY BONUS REQUEST SITE PLAN REVIEW SHEET CASE NUMBER: SP-2023-0437C PLANNING COMMISSION HEARING DATE: March 12, 2024 PROJECT NAME: 506 West ADDRESS: 506, 508, and 508 ½ West Avenue APPLICANT: Richard T. Suttle Jr., Armburst & Brown, PLLC 100 Congress Ave. Ste. 1300 Austin, TX 78701 URBAN DESIGN STAFF: Jorge E. Rousselin, CNU-A Jorge.Rousselin@austintexas.gov Phone: (512) 974-2975 SITE PLAN CASE MANAGER: Clarissa Davis clarissa.davis@austintexas.gov Phone: (512) 974-1423 NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN: Downtown PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT: The applicant is requesting administrative approval for the construction of a 47-story mixed-use building comprised of retail and 359 residential units, garage parking, and streetscape improvements in accordance with the Downtown Density Bonus Program (DDBP). PROJECT REQUEST: In accordance with LDC Section 25-2-586(B)(6), the applicant is requesting, from City Council, additional floor to area ratio (FAR) from 15:1 to 20:1 for a proposed mixed-use building. The project is participating in the Downtown Density Bonus Program for bonus area up to 15:1 FAR to be granted administratively. PRIOR BOARD AND COMMISSION ACTION: Design Commission: May 22, 2023: The motion that the project 506 West Residential, located at 506 and 508 West Avenue, complies with the Urban Design Guidelines for the City of Austin in accordance with the Land Development Code § 25-2- 586 (C)(1)(a)(ii) with the following inclusions: • Separate visual and/or auditory indications at the approach of path crossing for both pedestrians and vehicles for pedestrian safety examples: paver change for pedestrians and traffic arm or speed door for vehicles. (PS 10 – provide protection from cars) • Great Streets standard benches (per Great Streets as a gatekeeper requirement) • Lighting in compliance with Great Streets minimum standards was approved on Chair Weaver’s motion, Commissioner Rollason’s second on an 8-0 vote. Commissioner Howard and Commissioner Ladner were absent. 1 of 912 SP-2023-0437C - 506 West Planning Commission: March 12, 2024 Set Council Public Hearing: March 21, 2024 Conduct Council Public Hearing: April 18, 2024 SUMMARY STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Gatekeeper Requirements: To participate in the Downtown Density Bonus Program, projects must first satisfy the gatekeeper requirements as described in LDC 25-2-586(C)(1), which are: 1. To substantially comply with the Urban Design Guidelines 2. Execute a restrictive covenant committing to provide streetscape improvements along all public street frontages, consistent with the Great Streets Standards, and 3. Execute a restrictive covenant committing to achieve a minimum two-star rating under the Austin Energy Green Building program using the ratings in …
