PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD Wednesday, September 2, 2020 – 10:00-11:30 a.m. MINUTES The Parks and Recreation Board convened in a special meeting on Wednesday, September 2, 2020 via videoconference in Austin, Texas. Chair Lewis called the meeting to order at 10:06am. Board Members in Attendance: Chair Dawn Lewis; Vice Chair Romteen Farasat; Laura Cottam Sajbel; Richard DePalma; Anna DiCarlo; Sarah Faust; Francoise Luca; Kate Mason- Murphy; Fred Morgan and Kimberly Taylor. Board Members Absent: Nina Rinaldi. Staff in Attendance: Kimberly McNeeley; Liana Kallivoka; Lucas Massie; John Nixon; Anthony Segura; Zach Baumer; Celine Rendon; Don Bland; Kevin Gomillion and Sammi Curless. A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The minutes from the special meeting of July 10, 2020 were approved on Board Member Faust motion, Board Members Morgan and Cottam Sajbel second on an 10-0 vote with Board Member Rinaldi absent. B. NEW BUSINESS: PRESENTATION, DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ITEMS NON-CONSENT 1. Austin Climate Equity Plan (five-year revision to the Austin Community Climate Plan). Presented by Zach Baumer, Climate Protection Manager and Celine Rendon, Community Engagement Specialist, Office of Sustainability. No action taken by the Board. Board Member Cottam Sajbel departed the meeting at 10:30am. 2. Lamar Beach Vision Plan and License Agreement with Austin Pets Alive. Public comment by Pat Valles-Tres regarding Austin Pets Alive agreement with the City of Austin. Presented by Kimberly McNeeley, Director, Parks and Recreation Department and Don Bland, Chief Animal Services Officer, Animal Service Department. No action taken by the Board. Page 1 of 2 CONSENT 3. Recommendation to the City Council to authorize the negotiation and execution of an interlocal cooperation agreement with the Save Muny Conservancy to operate the food and beverage concession at Lions Municipal Golf Course. Chair Lewis corrected the agenda to indicate that the interlocal agreement is with the Save Historic Muny District rather than the Save Muny Conservancy. Chair Lewis made a motion to recommend to the City Council the negotiation and execution of an interlocal cooperation agreement with the Save Historic Muny District to operate the food and beverage concession at Lions Municipal Golf Course; Board Member DePalma seconded the motion. The motion passed on a vote of 9-0 with Board Members Cottam Sajbel and Rinaldi. C. ITEMS FROM BOARD MEMBERS 1. Discussion of mixed-use park spaces specific to skateboarding, derby and BMX facilities. Presented by Board Member Richard DePalma. No action taken by the Board. 2. Discussion and possible action …
Versión en español a continuación. Special Meeting of the Music Commission September 2, 2020, 3:00-4:30pm of meeting Music Commission to be held September 2 with Social Distancing Modifications Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers must register in advance (September 1st by Noon). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the September 2 Music Commission Meeting, residents must: •Call or email the board liaison at 512-974-7963, Kimberly.mccarson@austintexas.gov no later than noon, (the day before the meeting). The information required is the speaker name, item number(s) they wish to speak on, whether they are for/against/neutral, and a telephone number or email address. •Once a request to speak has been called in or emailed to the board liaison, residents will receive either an email or phone call providing the telephone number to call on the day of the scheduled meeting. •Speakers must call in at least 15 minutes prior to meeting start in order to speak, late callers will not be accepted and will not be able to speak. •Speakers will be placed in a queue until their time to speak. •Handouts or other information may be emailed to Kimberly.mccarson@austintexas.gov by Noon the day before the scheduled meeting. This information will be provided to Board and Commission members in advance of the meeting. •If this meeting is broadcast live, residents may watch the meeting here: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch- atxn-live Reunión del Music Commission FECHA de la reunion (September 2, 2020, 3:00-04:30pm) La junta se llevará con modificaciones de distanciamiento social Se permitirán comentarios públicos por teléfono; no se permitirá ninguna entrada en persona. Todos los oradores deben registrarse con anticipación (September 1, 2020 antes del mediodía). Todos los comentarios públicos se producirán al comienzo de la reunión. Para hablar de forma remota en la reunión, los residentes deben: en 512-974-7963, • Llame o Kimberly.mccarson@austintexas.gov a más tardar al mediodía (el día antes de la reunión). La información requerida es el nombre del orador, los números de artículo sobre los que desean hablar, si están a favor / en contra / neutrales, y un número de teléfono o dirección de correo electrónico. enlace de electrónico envíe un correo junta al la Font Size: 12; Font: Times New Roman; Font Style: Regular • Una vez que se haya llamado o enviado por correo electrónico una solicitud para hablar al enlace …
Austin Texas Musicians REACH Doris Miller Proposal Worksheet DRAFT VISION: To bring capital improvements to the existing community facility at Doris Miller Auditorium and to create sustainable programming to serve the needs of East Austin youth and residents. NEED: CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS Image Product Name QTY Price Subtotal SKU BE-X32 1 $2,199.80 $2,199.80 Behringer X32 40-Input 25-Bus Digital Mixing Console for Studio and Live Applications Audio-Technica ATW-1322 System 10 Rack-Mount Digital Wireless System with Handheld Wireless Microphones Audio-Technica ATW-1312/L System 10 PRO Rack-Mount Digital Dual Wireless System with Lavalier and Handheld Microphones AT-ATW-1322 1 $829.25 $829.25 AT-ATW-1312/L 1 $869.60 $869.60 Behringer S32 Digital Snake I/O Box with 32 Remote-Controllable MIDAS BE-S32 1 $999.60 $999.60 JBL-CBT 1000 + CBT 1000EWH $3,144.60 $6,289.20 Preamps JBL CBT 1000 + CBT 1000E Line Array Column Loudspeaker System with Constant Beamwidth Technology - White CBI CAT5E Heavy Duty 100% Shielded Cable (150 feet) CBI-CAT5E-ULT- 150 $199.73 $199.73 Yamaha DXR10mkII 10" 2-Way Powered Loudspeaker YAMAHA- DXR10MKII $669.99 $1,339.98 Gator GRC-Base 10 10U Rack Base with Casters GATOR-GRC- BASE 10 $349.99 $349.99 Atlas Sound AP-S20 20A Power Conditioner and Distribution Unit Atlas-AP-S20 $147.99 $147.99 Dynacord L3600FD DSP Power Amplifier 2 x 1800W with FIR Drive Technology DYNACORD- F.01U.312.399 $1,217.00 $2,434.00 ProCo NL4FX SPX Series 4 Pole SpeakON Cable Connector PROCO-NL4FX 6 $35.94 $5.99 2 1 2 1 1 2 CBI MLN-25 25" Performer Series XLR Cable - Male to Female CBI-MLN-25 2 $28.99 $57.98 WP-227xx0500 1 $277.97 $277.97 CBI-MLN 2 $49.99 $99.98 West Penn 227 12/2 Audio Speaker Wire (500ft) Jacket Color Black CBI MLN Performer Series XLR Microphone Cable Length (Call for more options) 50 ft Connectors Male to Female CHAUVET DJ 6SPOT LED Spot Lighting System 1296155736099 YORKVILLE LP-LED4X Next Generation LED System - 4 x LED light heads, effects control, colour control, intensity control, DMX I/O, 3 6 259.99 779.97 1369.00 8214.00 ACOUSTIC PANELS IN DMD MESH FABRIC FULL SIZE 4'X2'X2" DMD422 100 59.95 559.95 TOTAL $12667.43 25184.93 PROGRAMMING ● Highlight history ● More plays ● More arts ● Showcase pottery ● Salon/barbershop ● Sports ● Mental Health ● Video Editing SOLUTIONS ASK ● Education - an appropriate budget to secure educating Austin’s youth in terms of Artistic and business practices. ● What can we do to empower children? Ensuring that children are brought up as creatives, using an art as therapy model and a reward system for good grades. Teaching and building confidence in …
RESOLUTION NO. __________ WHEREAS, Proposition B of the 2018 Bond package included $12M in funding for Creative Space, per Council Resolution No. 20180809-061, whereas the City Manager was directed to recommend “a proposed process, description, and criteria for Creative Space Acquisition and Improvements…developed in consultation with the Arts and Music Commissions and in compliance with the use of bond funds.”; and WHEREAS, in a memorandum dated April 3, 2020, Economic Development Department (EDD) staff provided a detailed response on actions directed in City Council Resolution No. 20180809-061 to recommend “a proposed process, description, and criteria for Creative Space Acquisition and Improvements… developed in consultation with the Arts and Music Commissions and in compliance with the use of bond funds.”; and WHEREAS, in a memorandum dated May 14, 2020, EDD provided additional clarity about the types of projects the City would consider through a multi-party solicitation process. WHEREAS, EDD will release a Request for Information to advertise the opportunity to serve as operator of a future facility(ies) to potential landowners and operators, and whereas EDD anticipates issuing the Request for Information within 3-4 weeks from a memo dated July 24, 2020; and WHEREAS, Resolution No. 20180215-082 directed the City Manager to, among other things, analyze and provide next steps for collaboration and support of an “Austin Cultural Trust” that could create spaces that support artists and arts organizations, preserve historic and iconic cultural buildings and spaces for creative and cultural uses, and function in a way that provides for cultural assets to exist in all parts of the City; and WHEREAS, Cultural Arts Funding Programs support projects and activities in all disciplines that provide quality arts and cultural programming to the Austin community including the Extraterritorial Jurisdiction (ETJ), reinforcing the artistic and cultural industry to promote Austin as an exciting, vibrant, and diverse cultural destination for visitors and tourists; and WHEREAS, Throughout 2019 and 2020, in partnership with MJR Partners, Cultural Funding staff engaged in a Cultural Funding Review Process, and during this review, the City of Austin has invited stakeholders from Austin’s cultural community to inform the development of funding programs and procedures that can better support our diverse creative communities. WHEREAS, Austin Parks and Rec’s Rosewood Park, seated on a 13.9 acre tract of land located at 2300 Rosewood Ave, Austin, TX 78702 has continuously served East Austin’s Black community since its establishment in 1929, and includes the Doris …
Date: Subject: MUSIC COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION 20200902-2b September 2, 2020 The African-American Cultural Heritage District and the Kenny Dorham Center Proposal Motioned By: Commissioner Mahone Recommendation The Music Commission voted to support the African-American Cultural Heritage District and the Kenny Dorham Center Proposal dedicating both Block 16 and 18. A copy of the proposal is attached as Exhibit A. Description of Recommendation to Council Seconded By: Commissioner Patterson The African American Cultural Heritage District Investment Initiative seeks: City of Austin to invest in the Cultural Heritage District in ways that address preserving Black Culture, taking actions to re-establish a contemporary African American physical and cultural presence in Black East Austin, and acknowledging that these efforts are beneficial to the entire Austin Community; And in addressing the City’s concern for ROI, all of the tenants of the Proposal are meant to enhance East Austin/Downtown/Greater Austin economic development and create a viable arts and culture destination to drive Cultural Tourism to the District. City of Austin to commitment—now—to keep those last two parcels (both if possible, but for certain, Block 18) of Urban Renewal property safe from being developed as mixed-use big boxes and/or expensive luxury condos/apartments; and to agree instead to establish and support arts, culture, entertainment, and creative industries uses of the properties. City of Austin to dedicate Block 18, immediately for Phase One— infrastructure and amenities upgrades to the existing Kenny Dorham’s Backyard; and ultimately as the site for the Kenny Dorham Center; Music Hub and Mixed-Arts Facility. City of Austin to commit—now— and codify by Resolution and Ordinance, adoption of a plan to map out a strategy that ultimately results in establishment and building the facility itself. Vote For: 9 (Chair – Rick Carney, Vice-chair – Jonathan “Chaka” Mahone, Secretary – Anne-Charlotte Patterson, Parliamentarian – Oren Rosenthal, Gavin Garcia, Doug Leveton, Paul Pinon, Graham Reynolds, Stuart Sullivan) Against: Abstain: 0 Absent: 2 (Al Duarte, Patricia Pike) 1 of 2 0 Attest: Kim McCarson, Liaison 2 of 2 Exhibit A RESOLUTION NO. WHEREAS, City Council RESOLUTION NO. _________________ designated the Central East Austin Community — West Boundary: 1-35 East Frontage Road; East Boundary: Airport Boulevard; North Boundary: Manor Road; South Boundary: Beginning on East llth Street, then south on Chalmers Avenue, then east on East 7th Street, then north on Chicon Street, then east on Rosewood Avenue, then merge into Oak Springs Drive until connection with …
AUSTIN MUSIC COMMISSION SPECIAL CALLED MEETING MINUTES The Austin Music Commission convened in a special called meeting on September 2, 2020 via videoconference. September 2, 2020 Board Members in Attendance: Chair – Rick Carney, Vice-chair – Jonathan “Chaka” Mahone, Secretary - Anne-Charlotte Patterson, Parliamentarian – Oren Rosenthal, Al Duarte, Gavin Garcia, Doug Leveton, Paul Pinon, Graham Reynolds, Patrice Pike, Stuart Sullivan Staff in Attendance: Stephanie Bergara, Erica Shamaly CALL TO ORDER 3:08pm Speakers: Scott Strickland, called representing Austin Texas Musicians - ATXM Reach speaking in support of new business item 2b; Ray Price, call representing Notes for Notes, speaking in support of new business item 2b; Sonya Jevette, called representing Austin Texas Musicians - ATXM Reach speaking in support of new business item 2b 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Approval of minutes from Special Called Meeting August 5, 2020. Reynolds motions to approve, Mahone seconds. Carries 11-0. 2. NEW BUSINESS a. Discussion and Possible Action following presentation by Kevin Chin, Asian Creatives of Greater Austin. No action taken. b. Discussion and Possible Action of the African-American Cultural Heritage District and the Kenny Dorham Center Proposal. Vice-Chair Mahone motions to approve recommendations from Harold McMillan with supporting documents and the inclusion of 16th and 18th streets, Patterson seconds, motion passes 11-0 2. OLD BUSINESS a. Discussion and Possible Action following presentation by Margie Reese of MJR Partners on Roles and Goals for the Music Commission, Live Music Fund Working Group and City Staff, Black Lives Music Fund and Comprehensive Equity Plan to repair and address 1 AUSTIN MUSIC COMMISSION SPECIAL CALLED MEETING MINUTES September 2, 2020 historic neglect within the Austin music industry towards the Black Community. Vice- Chair Mahone moves to make this item the focus of a full meeting in a later motion. b. Discussion and Possible Action following update from Systemic Racism Working Group. No action taken. c. Discussion and Possible Action following Update on Music Disaster Relief Fund by Stephanie Bergara, Artist and Industry Development, Music & Entertainment, Economic Development Department. No action taken d. Discussion and Possible Action following Update on Creative Space Disaster Relief Program by Erica Shamaly, Division Manager, Music & Entertainment Division, Economic Development Department. No Action taken. e. Discussion and Possible Action following Staff Update on the $12 Million Creative Space Bond. No action taken. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS 1. Mahone motions move to use next meeting to discuss Roles and Goals for the …
Versión en español a continuación. Special Meeting of the Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center Advisory Board September 2, 2020 1:00 – 2:30 pm Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center Advisory Board meeting to be held September 2, 2020 1:00 – 2:30 PM held Via Videoconferencing with social distancing modifications. Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers must register in advance September 1, 2020 by Noon. All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center Advisory Board on September 2, 2020 Meeting, residents must: Call or email the board liaison at Laura Esparza at 512-974-4001 or laura.esparza@austintexas.gov no later than noon on September 1. Speakers will be required to provide their name, item number(s) they wish to speak on, whether they are for/against/neutral, and a telephone number or email address. Once a request to speak has been called in or emailed to the board liaison, residents will receive either an email or phone call providing the telephone number to call on the day of the scheduled meeting. Speakers must call in at least 15 minutes prior to meeting start in order to speak, late callers will not be accepted and will not be able to speak. Speakers will be placed in a queue until their time to speak. Handouts or other information may be emailed to Laura Esparza at 512-974-4001 or laura.esparza@austintexas.gov by Noon the day before the scheduled meeting. This information will be provided to Board and Commission members in advance of the meeting. If this meeting is broadcast live, residents may watch the meeting here: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Reunión del Emma S. Barrientos Centro Mexico-Americano FECHA de la reunión 2 de septiembre de 1:00 pm a 2:30 pm La junta se llevará con modificaciones de distanciamiento social. Se permitirán comentarios públicos por teléfono; no se permitirá ninguna entrada en persona. Todos los oradores deben registrarse con anticipación (1 de septiembre antes del mediodía). Todos los comentarios públicos se producirán al comienzo de la reunión. Para hablar de forma remota en la reunión, los residentes deben: Llame o envíe un correo electrónico al enlace de la junta Laura Esparza at 512-974-4001 o laura.esparza@austintexas.gov a más tardar al mediodía (el día antes de la reunión). La información requerida es el nombre …
RESOLUTION TO SUPPORT THE CREATION OF A MUSIC HUB AT THE EMMA S. BARRIENTOS MEXICAN-AMERICAN CULTURAL CENTER (ESB-MACC) WHEREAS, the City Council has passed numerous resolutions to support the Music Industry and musicians; and WHEREAS, on March 3, 2016, Council approved Resolution No. 20160303-019, the Music and Creative Ecosystem Omnibus Resolution, which affirmed support for the music and creative ecosystem through short and long term goals specific to cultural tourism, revenue development, and venue retention; and WHEREAS, Resolution No. 20160303-019, “the Omnibus Music Resolution” approved by the City Council directed the City Manager to explore the implementation of the creation of a Music HUB which increase the opportunities for professional and aspiring musicians to provide rehearsal and performing space and to obtain educational, and training in the music industry; and WHEREAS, Resolution No. 20160303-019, “the Omnibus Music Resolution” specifically emphasized that “equity, diversity, and inclusion remains under emphasized in the arts/music/culture arena….and the City of Austin adopt equity, diversity, and inclusion in all policies;” and, WHEREAS, Austin demographics have changed but Mexican-American and Latino music continues to remain in the shadows of the “Live Music Capital of the World” in spite of the fact that Latinos comprise over 34% of the population and is 1 expected to grow even larger as a percentage of the Austin population; and, WHEREAS, Mexican-American and Latino musicians are struggling to appeal to Austin’s new wave of potential audiences and a Music HUB at the ESB-MACC will assist in the development of musicians to attract new audiences and supporters to achieve a thriving, diverse, inclusive and equitable music community; WHEREAS, in 2018 voters approved a $12 million bond proposal to acquire creative spaces for the arts and music and the City of Austin is currently soliciting ideas to accomplish this through a Request for Information; and, WHEREAS, musicians and community groups have advocated for over a year that the ESB-MACC be considered for an investment of $2 million to develop a Music HUB; NOW THEREFORE, OF AUSTIN: BE IT RESOLVED BY THE ESB-MACC ADVISORY BOARD OF THE CITY The ESB-MACC Advisory Board requests that $2 million of the $12 million bond funds approved in 2018 for creative spaces be allocated to the Emma S. Barrientos Mexican-American Cultural Center to develop a Music HUB as called for in the 2016 Austin Music and Creative Ecosystem Omnibus Resolution approved by the City Council. 2 3
Regular Meeting of the Environmental Commission September 2, 2020 at 3:00 P.M. Environmental Commission to be held September 2, 2020 with Social Distancing Modifications. Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers must register in advance (day before the scheduled meeting, September 1, 2020 by noon). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the September 2, 2020 Environmental Commission Meeting, residents must: •Call or email the commission liaison at: Kaela Champlin (512) 974-3443 or Kaela.Champlin@austintexas.gov, no later than noon, (the day before the meeting). The information required is the speaker name, item number(s) they wish to speak on, whether they are for/against/neutral, and a telephone number or email address. •Once a request to speak has been called in or emailed to the board liaison, residents will receive either an email or phone call providing the telephone number to call on the day of the scheduled meeting. •Speakers must call in at least 15 minutes prior to meeting start in order to speak, late callers will not be accepted and will not be able to speak. •Speakers will be placed in a queue until their time to speak. •Handouts or other information may be emailed to Kaela.Champlin@austintexas.gov by noon the day before the scheduled meeting. This information will be provided to Board and Commission members in advance of the meeting. •Residents may watch the meeting here: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live 1 Reunión del Environmental Commission Fecha de la reunion (2 de septiembre de 2020 a las 3:00 P.M.) La junta se llevará con modificaciones de distanciamiento social. Se permitirán comentarios públicos por teléfono; no se permitirá ninguna entrada en persona. Todos los oradores deben registrarse con anticipación (1 de septiembre de 2020 antes del mediodía). Todos los comentarios públicos se producirán al comienzo de la reunión. Para hablar de forma remota en la reunión, los residentes deben: • Llame o envíe un correo electrónico al enlace de (512) 690-6729, Kaela.Champlin@gmail.com a más tardar al mediodía (el día antes de la reunión). La información requerida es el nombre del orador, los números de artículo sobre los que desean hablar, si están a favor / en contra / neutrales, y un número de teléfono o dirección de correo electrónico. • Una vez que se haya llamado o enviado por correo electrónico una solicitud para hablar al enlace de la junta, los …
VARIANCE REQUESTS & ASSOCIATED CONDITIONS Appropriateness (Findings of Fact) Findings for Land Commission Variances: (2) development subject to similar code requirements; the variance: (a) (A)(1) the requirement will deprive the applicant of a privilege available to owners of other similarly situated property with approximately contemporaneous is not necessitated by the scale, layout, construction method, or other design decision made by the applicant, unless the design decision provides greater overall environmental protection than is achievable without the variance; is the minimum deviation from the code requirement necessary to allow a reasonable use of the property; and (b) (c) does not create a significant probability of harmful environmental consequences; and (3) development with the variance will result in water quality that is at least equal to the water quality achievable without the variance. Additional Findings for Stream Buffers: (1) (2) (3) the criteria for granting a variance in Subsection (A) are met; the requirement for which a variance is requested prevents a reasonable, economic use of the entire property; and the variance is the minimum deviation from the code requirement necessary to allow a reasonable, economic use of the entire property. GLOSSARY BSZ CEF CWQZ DDZ Dev’t ERM Barton Springs Zone Critical Environmental Feature Critical Water Quality Zone Desired Development Zone Development Environmental Resource Management (WPD) ETJ Extra Territorial Jurisdiction IC Impervious Cover NSA NSA ROW SFR SOS WQ Net Site Area Net Site Area Right of Way Single Family Residential Save Our Springs Water Quality WQTZ WS Rural Water Quality Transition Zone Water Supply Rural IPM Integrated Pest Management WS Suburban Water Supply Suburban MFR Multifamily Residential Wshed Watershed Revised 2020 Page 1 of 4 VARIANCE REQUESTS & ASSOCIATED CONDITIONS Structural containment (retaining walls) – REQUIRED Similar to Cut & Fill Code Requirements Intent of Code Suggested Conditions Examples Max 4 feet cut & fill allowed (except Encourage design within unlimited under buildings, when constructing a WQ pond, or within a ROW) the land constraints Maintain slope stability Prevent loss of site Structural containment (retaining walls) Restoration and revegetation Terracing (expands footprint, disturbance, and tree removal) Variance Request Cut & Fill 25‐8‐341 25‐8‐342 Construction on Slopes 25‐8‐301 25‐8‐302 (CWQZ & WQTZ) 25‐8‐261 25‐8‐322 25‐8‐452 25‐8‐483 Must restore & stabilize cut & fill areas Up to 8 ft. administrative variance allowed in DDZ if not located on a slope gradient >15% …
Variance Conditions Briefing to the Environmental Commission Atha Phillips Environmental Officer’s Office Condition: Plant at least 800 trees on-site • What size of tree? • What kind of tree? Shade or ornamental? • Irrigation required? • Maintenance plan? • Can these trees count towards other landscape code requirements? Condition: Demonstrate a black land prairie land restoration • Where? • How many acres? • Irrigation required? • Maintenance plan? • Can this count towards required mitigation on site? Condition: Investigate the restoration of the riparian area of Dry Creek • What is the product of the investigation? • This condition doesn’t require the applicant to produce plans, obtain a permit, or ultimately restore the creek Condition: Perform restoration of the riparian area of Dry Creek by working with partners such as Texas A&M • This condition is adding a complicating factor for the applicant. • What if partners aren't readily available or don’t want to work on this project? • Requiring applicant to work with staff is a more reliable scenario that will produce the same or better results. Unenforceable conditions: • Consider amenities near the trails such as water fountains • The tree care plan shall be increased to five years • Reuse the wood from the removed trees on the site in the form of something other than mulch as a public benefit Tips for Success: Ask yourself: 1. What are you trying to accomplish? 2. Is the goal related to the variance? 3. Has the condition been clearly identified? 4. Is the condition specific? 5. Is the condition enforceable? Ask staff if you need help or want us to review for the condition to meet the five items listed above. Questions? Contact: Atha Phillips (512)974-2132 Atha.Phillips@austintexas.org VARIANCE REQUESTS & ASSOCIATED CONDITIONS Appropriateness (Findings of Fact) Findings for Land Commission Variances: (2) development subject to similar code requirements; the variance: (a) (A)(1) the requirement will deprive the applicant of a privilege available to owners of other similarly situated property with approximately contemporaneous is not necessitated by the scale, layout, construction method, or other design decision made by the applicant, unless the design decision provides greater overall environmental protection than is achievable without the variance; is the minimum deviation from the code requirement necessary to allow a reasonable use of the property; and (b) (c) does not create a significant probability of harmful environmental consequences; and (3) development with the …
2020 Aust in Climat e Equit y Plan Sept ember 2020 Summary ● We’ve been updating the Community Climate Plan o First draft has been internally reviewed o Draft for public comment coming out next week – full and summary documents. o Council in October ● What we’re looking for from you: ○ Comments ○ Areas of Interest ○ Pledge of Support 2015 Communit y Climat e Plan Adopt ed by Council in June 2015 Electricity & Natural Gas Transportation & Land Use Materials & Waste Management 135 qualitative actions directed at departments 2017 Travis County Carbon Footprint 12.5 million metric tons carbon dioxide-equivalent Industrial Processes How w as t his plan updat e creat ed? • • • • • • • • 24 City Staff 120 Community Members (NGO, Govt., Business) 12 Ambassadors 4 Equity Trainings 5 Community Workshops (over 250 attendees) 14 Steering Committee Meetings 60+ Advisory Group Meetings 50+ Interviews by Ambassadors St eering Commit t ee Members Co-Chairs Mayuri Raja, AZAAD, Google Shane Johnson, Sierra Club Katie Coyne, Asakura Robinson Susana Almanza, PODER Joep Meijer, Citizen Jim Walker, Univ. of Texas Rocio Villalobos, Equity Office Drew Nelson, Mitchell Foundation Rodrigo Leal, Guidehouse Rene Renteria, Citizen Kaiba White, Public Citizen Lauren Peressini, Sunrise Movement Shawanda Stewart, Huston-Tillotson Univ. Kenneth Thompson, Solar Austin Ben Leibowicz, Univ. of Texas Suzanne Russo, Pecan Street Inc. Pooja Sethi, Sethi Law Darien Clary, AISD Alberta Phillips, Joint Sustainability Committee, ECHO AG Representatives: Nakia Winfield, Brandi Clark Burton, Karen Magid, Kurt Stogdill, and Nick Kincaid A Hist ory of Inequit ies t hat Remains Today • • • • • The Austin 1928 Master Plan divided the city along racial lines, forcibly displacing Black residents into specific, undesirable areas. The Tank Farm fuel storage facility, Eastside Landfill, and the Holly Power Plant exposed people of color to toxic pollution in East Austin neighborhoods. Gentrification is taking place in parts of the city where low-income people and people of color have been forced to live, the African-American share of the Austin population declined from 12% in 1990 to 7.7% in 2010. As of 2015, 52% of white Austin residents were homeowners, only 27% of African-American and 32% of Hispanic/Latinx residents owned homes. Cases of COVID-19, hospitalization and mortality rates are disproportionately affecting Latinx and Black communities W e are Changing t he Eart h’s Climat e could be Warming over 2 catastrophic to …
ITEM FOR ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION AGENDA COMMISSION MEETING DATE: NAME & NUMBER OF PROJECT: NAME OF APPLICANT OR ORGANIZATION: September 2, 2020 1010 Clermont; SP-2019-0328C Jim Schissler; Civilitude LLC LOCATION: 1010 Clermont Avenue, Austin TX, 78702 COUNCIL DISTRICT: District # 3 ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW STAFF: WATERSHED: REQUEST: Hank Marley, Environmental Review Specialist Senior, Development Services, 512-974-2067, hank.marley@austintexas.gov Lady Bird Lake Watershed, Urban, Desired Development Zone Variance request is as follows: Request to vary from LDC 25-2-735(D) to allow impervious cover greater than 40% in the Festival Beach Waterfront Overlay – outside of the Primary and secondary setback areas – without having met specified criteria for allowing 70% maximum allowable impervious cover. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends this variance, having determined the findings of fact to have been met. STAFF CONDITION: Provide water quality treatment with the proposed project such that the proposed development pollutant load will be lower than the existing conditions pollutant load. A rain garden will be constructed to provide treatment for the runoff from the building and porous pavement will be constructed to provide treatment for the runoff from the parking lot and the onsite sidewalks. Provide specific window glazing on office building to reduce potential of bird strikes. All trees planted on site will be tree species native to central Texas. Development Services Department Staff Recommendations Concerning Required Findings Project Name: 1010 Clermont; SP-2019-0328C Ordinance Standard: Watershed Protection Ordinance Variance Request: For exceeding 40% impervious cover in the Festival Beach Waterfront Overlay – outside of the primary and secondary setback areas – without having met specified criteria for allowing 70% maximum allowable impervious cover in accordance with LDC 25-2-735(D). Include an explanation with each applicable finding of fact. A. Land Use Commission variance determinations from Chapter 25-8-41 of the City Code: 1. The requirement will deprive the applicant of a privilege available to owners of similarly situated property with approximately contemporaneous development subject to similar code requirements. Yes The site is a former used car sales lot. This project proposes an administrative and office building use similar to many developments throughout the Urban watershed regulation area where watershed impervious cover limits are defined by zoning. This project site happens to also be located within the Festival Beach Waterfront Overlay – outside of the primary and secondary set back areas – requiring it to be limited to 40% impervious cover in accordance with LDC 25-2-735(D), unless it …
M E M O R A N D U M TO: Chair Guerrero and Members, Austin Environmental Commission August 25, 2020 1010 Clermont waterfront overlay variance request, SP-2019-0328C Christopher Herrington, P.E., Environmental Officer Watershed Protection Department FROM: DATE: SUBJECT: The purpose of this memo is to provide additional background information on the request for a variance to exceed allowable impervious cover in the Festival Beach Waterfront Overlay Subdistrict for 1010 Clermont (SP-2019-0328C). Staff are recommending the variance request with conditions, as noted in the backup materials for this item on the September 2, 2020, Environmental Commission meeting agenda. This type of variance is not frequently considered by the Environmental Commission, and the required findings per City Code are different for this type of variance than the more typical environmental variances considered by the Environmental Commission. The subject property is within the Festival Beach Subdistrict, but outside of the primary and secondary setbacks. Austin City Code 25-2-735 (Festival Beach Subdistrict Regulations) limits impervious cover to 40% for properties outside of the primary and secondary setbacks and less than 15 acres in size. Austin City Code 25-2-713 (Variances) allows applicants to request approval of the Land Use Commission for a variance to some Waterfront Overlay Subdistrict regulations, including impervious cover limits. Austin City Code 25-2-721 (Waterfront Overlay (WO) Combining District Regulations) requires the Land Use Commission to consider a recommendation from the Environmental Commission on this type of variance request. The Land Use Commission may approve this type of variance request if: • The proposed project and variance are consistent with the goals and policies of the Town Lake Corridor Study, including environmental protection, aesthetic enhancement, and traffic; and • The variance is the minimum required by the peculiarities of the tract. The purpose of the Waterfront Overlay is to implement the goals and policies of the1985 Town Lake Corridor Study, as noted in Austin City Code 25-2-710 (Goals and Policies). The 1985 Town Lake Corridor Study and resulting Waterfront Overlay were intended to promote development near the lake that is “in harmony with protecting the waterfront” and “encourages excellence in urban design.” For your reference, here are links to portions of the 1985 Town Lake Corridor Study most relevant to this case: • Overall Natural and Cultural Resources; Overall Goals and Policy Recommendations: o http://www.austintexas.gov/edims/document.cfm?id=162481 • Festival Beach Subzone Existing Conditions and Recommendations: o http://www.austintexas.gov/edims/document.cfm?id=162483 • Summary and Implementation: o http://www.austintexas.gov/edims/document.cfm?id=162487 …
1010 CLERMONT SP-2019-0328C Hank Marley Environmental Review Specialist Senior Development Services Department 1 PROPERTY DATA • 0.26 acres • Urban • Lady Bird Lake Watershed • Desired Development Zone • Austin Full Purpose • Not located over Edwards Aquifer Recharge Zone • No Critical Environmental Features • Current code regulations apply 2 SP-2019-0328C 1010 Clermont Ave. Site Location Austin ETJ Austin City Limits Edwards Aquifer Recharge Zone Edwards Aquifer Contributing Zone This product is for informational purposes and may not have been prepared for or be suitable for legal, engineering, or surveying purposes. It does not represent an on-the- ground survey and represents only the approximate relative location of property boundaries. This product has been produced by the Watershed Protection Department for the sole purpose of geographic reference. No warranty is made by the City of Austin regarding specific accuracy or completeness. 0 5 10 Miles[ 3 Vicinity Exhibit Existing conditions 4 Existing conditions 5 Existing conditions 6 Proposed Site Plan Enlargement 7 VARIANCE REQUEST 1. To exceed allowable impervious cover of 40% in the Festival Beach Waterfront Overlay without having met specified criteria for allowing 70% maximum allowable impervious cover (LDC 25-2-735(D)). 8 FINDINGS OF FACT (LDC 25-8-41) 9 Findings of Fact LDC 25-8-41 • 1: The requirement will deprive the applicant of a privilege available to owners of similarly situated property with approximately contemporaneous development subject to similar code requirements. • Staff determination: Yes. The site is a former used car sales lot. This project proposes an administrative and office building use and has a zoning district designation of Community Commercial (GR) which would normally enable a development with up to 90% impervious cover within the City’s zoning jurisdiction that falls within the Urban watershed regulation area. However, this project happens to also be located within the Festival Beach Waterfront Overlay – outside of the primary and secondary set back areas (See slide #11) – requiring it to be limited to 40% impervious cover, unless it can meet certain criteria such as containing congregate care and retail uses on 15 acres or more. Since these requirements are not feasible for this site and since the site is so small (.26 acres) achieving the 40% maximum allowable impervious cover isn’t feasible either and would deprive the applicant of a privilege available to owners of similarly situated property. Furthermore, there are other factors constraining the developability of the site such …
ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION MOTION 202000902-003a Seconded by: Mary Ann Neely Date: September 2, 2020 Subject: Community Climate Plan 2020 Revision Motion by: Katie Coyne RATIONALE: WHEREAS, the Austin Community Climate Plan includes a schedule for reporting and updates, with a full plan revision in 2020; WHEREAS, the harmful effects of climate change, including floods, droughts, heat waves and wildfires, are worsening in the Austin area and around the world; WHEREAS, the “Global Warming of 1.5 °C” issued in 2018 by the UN Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change illustrates that keeping the average global temperature increase to 1.5 degrees Celsius will help to avoid severe effects of climate change, including ecosystems collapsing, that will very likely occur if warming reaches 2 degrees Celsius; WHEREAS, low-income communities and communities of color in Austin and around the world are the most impacted by extreme weather and pollution despite having contributed least to the drivers of climate change and pollution; WHEREAS, harmful land use and the refusal to create or enforce real environmental regulations continue to disproportionately expose communities of color to environmental harms, leading to unjust quality of life outcomes both historically and today; WHEREAS, low-income communities and communities of color must be prioritized to receive the disproportionate benefits of the transition to a pollution-free society to remedy disproportionate harm done historically and presently; WHEREAS, if we design and implement programs to serve low-income communities and communities of color, we will positively impact all residents in the Austin area; WHEREAS, the Paris Agreement within the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change set a goal of “keeping a global temperature rise this century well below 2 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels and to pursue efforts to limit the temperature increase even further to 1.5 degrees Celsius”; 1 WHEREAS, current international, federal, state and local commitments to greenhouse gas reduction fall short of what is needed to keep average global warming to either 1.5 or 2 degrees Celsius and the UN Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change’s “Emissions Gap Report 2019” illustrates the significant magnitude in the gap between international commitments and needed emissions reductions; WHEREAS, the City of Austin is a member of C40 Cities, a network of global cities committed to addressing climate change; WHEREAS, C40 Cities has developed guidance for cities on setting greenhouse gas reduction goals that are based in science and equitable in the global context, and according to that methodology, …
ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION MOTION 202000902-004a Date: September 2, 2020 Subject: 1010 Clermont Avenue, SP 2019-0328C Motion by: Kevin Ramberg Seconded by: Linda Guerrero RATIONALE: WHEREAS, the Environmental Commission recognizes the applicant is requesting a variance from City Code 25-2-735(D) to allow impervious cover greater than 40% in the Festival Beach Waterfront Overlay – outside of the primary and secondary setback areas – without having met specified criteria for allowing 70% maximum allowable impervious cover; WHEREAS, the Environmental Commission recognizes the 0.26-acre lot currently contains approximately 81% impervious cover without onsite water quality treatment and has historically been used a used car lot; and WHEREAS, the Environmental Commission recognizes that staff recommends this variance having determined the required Findings of Fact have been met. THEREFORE, the Environmental Commission recommends the variance request with the following: Staff Conditions: 1. Provide water quality treatment with the proposed project such that the proposed development pollutant load will be lower than the existing conditions pollutant load. A rain garden will be constructed to provide treatment for the runoff from the building and porous pavement will be constructed to provide treatment for the runoff from the parking lot and the onsite sidewalks. 2. Provide specific window glazing on the office building to reduce potential of bird strikes. 3. All trees planted on site will be tree species native to central Texas. VOTE 9-0 For: Bedford, Smith, Thompson, Nill, Neely, Coyne, Maceo, Guerrero, and Ramberg Against: None Abstain: None Recuse: None Absent: Creel, Gordon 1 Approved By: Linda Guerrero, Environmental Commission Chair 2
2. ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, September 2, 2020 The Environmental Commission convened in a public meeting on Wednesday, September 2, 2020 with Social Distancing Modifications via remote video conferencing. Commissioners in Attendance: Ryan Nill Curtis Smith Pam Thompson Kevin Ramberg Linda Guerrero Perry Bedford Katie Coyne Peggy Maceo Mary Ann Neely Commissioners Absent: Andrew Creel Wendy Gordon Staff in Attendance: Robert Anderson Zach Baumer Sammi Curless Kaela Champlin Chris Herrington Hank Marley Atha Phillips CALL TO ORDER Commissioner Guerrero called the meeting to order at 3:04 P.M. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES AND ACTION a. Approval of the August 19, 2020 Environmental Commission Meeting Minutes (5 minutes) The minutes of the August 19, 2020 Environmental Commission meeting were approved on Commissioner Ramberg’s motion, Commissioner Thompson’s second on a 10-0 vote. Commissioner Creel was absent. STAFF BRIEFINGS a. Briefing on Variance Conditions—Atha Phillips, Environmental Officer’s Office (30 minutes) Item conducted as posted. No action taken. 1 3. 4. ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION a. Discuss and consider a recommendation in support of the Community Climate Plan 2020 Revision—Zach Baumer, Climate Protection Manager, Office of Sustainability (30 minutes) A recommendation to adopt the Climate Equity Plan was approved on Commissioner Coyne’s motion, Commissioner Neely’s second on a 9-0 vote. Commissioners Creel and Gordon were absent. PUBLIC HEARINGS AND POSSIBLE ACTION a. Name: 1010 Clermont; SP-2019-0328C Applicant: Jim Schissler; Civilitude LLC Location: 1010 Clermont Avenue, Austin TX, 78702 (District 3) Staff: Hank Marley, Environmental Review Specialist Senior, Development Services Department Watershed: Lady Bird Lake Watershed, Urban, Desired Development Zone Request: Variance request is as follows: Request to vary from LDC 25-2-735(D) to allow impervious cover greater than 40% in the Festival Beach Waterfront Overlay – outside of the Primary and secondary setback areas – without having met specified criteria for allowing 70% maximum allowable impervious cover. Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends this variance with conditions. (30 minutes) Motion to close by Guerrero, second by Ramberg on a 9-0 vote. Commissioners Creel and Gordon were absent. A motion to recommend the variance request with conditions was approved on Commissioner Ramberg’s motion, Commissioner Guerrero’s second on a 9-0 vote. Commissioners Creel and Gordon were absent. 5. COMMITTEE REPORTS a. Urban Growth Policy and Water Quality Protection Committee – Pam Thompson, Kevin Ramberg, Mary Ann Neely, Curtis Smith, and Perry Bedford b. Urban Forestry Committee – Peggy Maceo, Pam Thompson, Linda Guerrero, and Mary Ann Neely …
Regular Meeting of the Commission for Women Wednesday, September 2, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. Commission for Women to be held Wednesday, September 2, 2020 with Social Distancing Modifications Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers must register in advance (Tuesday, September 1, 2020 by Noon). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the September 2, 2020 Commission for Women Meeting, residents must: •Call or email the board liaison at (512) 974-2597 or april.shaw@austintexas.gov no later than noon, Tuesday, August 4, 2020 (the day before the scheduled meeting). The information required is the speaker name, item number(s) they wish to speak on, whether they are for/against/neutral, and a telephone number or email address. •Once a request to speak has been called in or emailed to the board liaison, residents will receive either an email or phone call providing the telephone number to call on the day of the scheduled meeting. •Speakers must call in at least 15 minutes prior to meeting start in order to speak, late callers will not be accepted and will not be able to speak. •Speakers will be placed in a queue until their time to speak. •Handouts or other information may be emailed to april.shaw@austintexas.gov by Noon on Tuesday, September 1, 2020, the day before the scheduled meeting. This information will be provided to Commission members in advance of the meeting. •If this meeting is broadcast live, residents may watch the meeting here: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch- atxn-live Reunión del Commission for Women Miércoles, Septiembre 2, 2020 a 10:00 a.m. La junta se llevará con modificaciones de distanciamiento social. Se permitirán comentarios públicos por teléfono; no se permitirá ninguna entrada en persona. Todos los oradores deben registrarse con anticipación (Miércoles, Septiembre 1, 2020 antes del mediodía). Todos los comentarios públicos se producirán al comienzo de la reunión. Para hablar de forma remota en la reunión, los residentes deben: • Llame o envíe un correo electrónico al enlace de la junta en (512) 974-2597 o april.shaw@austintexas.gov a más tardar al mediodía (el día antes de la reunión). La información requerida es el nombre del orador, los números de artículo sobre los que desean hablar, si están a favor / en contra / neutrales, y un número de teléfono o dirección de correo electrónico. • Una vez que se haya llamado o enviado por correo …
COMMISSION FOR WOMEN MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, August 5, 2020 REGULAR MEETING Wednesday, August 5, 2020 COMMISSION FOR WOMEN MINUTES The Commission for Women convened for a regular meeting on Wednesday, August 5, 2020 via videoconference. Chair Austen called the Commission Meeting to order at 10:22 a.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Rebecca Austen, Chair Flannery Bope, Vice Chair Neva Fernandez Tanya Athar-Jogee Amanda Lewis Julia Cuba Lewis Dyana Limon-Mercado Commissioners Absent: Juliana Gonzales Sarah Tober Vacant: District 2 District 3 Staff in Attendance: April Shaw, Human Resources Department 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a. Consider approval of the minutes from the Commission for Women special called meeting on June 22, 2020. The minutes from the special called meeting on June 22, 2020 were approved on Chair Austen’s motion, Vice Chair Bope’s second on a vote of 7-0, with Commissioners Gonzalez and Tober absent. COMMISSION FOR WOMEN MEETING MINUTES 2. OLD BUSINESS Wednesday, August 5, 2020 a. Discussion and possible action regarding the following working groups: i. Economic equity Discussion was held. No action was taken. ii. Sexual assault, violence prevention, and survivor experience Discussion was held. Commission for Women Recommendation No. 20200805-02Aii regarding victim services was made on Chair Austen’s motion, Commissioner Fernandez’ second on a vote of 7-0 with Commissioners Gonzalez and Tober absent. b. Discussion and possible action regarding updates from the Joint Inclusion iii. Access to quality and affordable healthcare Discussion was held. No action was taken. iv. Women’s Hall of Fame Discussion was held. No action was taken. Committee. Discussion was held. No action was taken. FY2021 budget. Discussion was held. No action was taken. Austin’s women and girls. Discussion was held. No action was taken. anti-racism. Discussion was held. c. Discussion and possible action regarding the recommendation for the City of Austin d. Discussion and possible action regarding the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on e. Discussion and possible action regarding a recommendation to the City Council on COMMISSION FOR WOMEN MEETING MINUTES 3. BRIEFINGS Wednesday, August 5, 2020 a. Presentation from the Office of the City Auditor regarding the Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission process and call for applicants. Corrie Stokes, City Auditor, provided a presentation regarding the Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission process and call for applicants. b. Presentation from the City Manager’s Office and Police Executive Research Forum regarding Resolution No. 20190131-077 on evaluation of Austin Police Department’s sexual assault investigations. Patricia Bourenane of the City Manager’s …
COMMISSION FOR WOMEN MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, September 2, 2020 REGULAR MEETING Wednesday, September 2, 2020 COMMISSION FOR WOMEN MINUTES The Commission for Women convened for a regular meeting on Wednesday, September 2, 2020 via videoconference. Chair Austen called the Commission Meeting to order at 10:05 a.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Rebecca Austen, Chair Flannery Bope, Vice Chair Neva Fernandez Juliana Gonzales Tanya Athar-Jogee Amanda Lewis Sarah Tober Commissioners Absent: Julia Cuba Lewis Dyana Limon-Mercado Vacant: District 2 District 3 Staff in Attendance: April Shaw, Human Resources Department 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a. Consider approval of the minutes from the Commission for Women regular meeting on August 5, 2020. The minutes from the regular meeting on August 5, 2020 were approved on Chair Austen’s motion, Vice Chair Bope’s second on a vote of 7-0, with Commissioners Cuba Lewis and Limon-Mercado absent. COMMISSION FOR WOMEN MEETING MINUTES 2. OLD BUSINESS Wednesday, September 2, 2020 a. Discussion and possible action regarding updated from the following working ii. Sexual assault, violence prevention, and survivor experience groups: i. Economic equity Discussion was held. No action was taken. Discussion was held. No action was taken. iii. Access to quality and affordable healthcare Discussion was held. No action was taken. iv. Women’s Hall of Fame Discussion was held. No action was taken. Committee. Discussion was held. No action was taken. FY2021 budget. Discussion was held. No action was taken. Austin’s women and girls. Discussion was held. No action was taken. anti-racism. Discussion was held. No action was taken. b. Discussion and possible action regarding updates from the Joint Inclusion c. Discussion and possible action regarding the recommendation for the City of Austin d. Discussion and possible action regarding the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on e. Discussion and possible action regarding a recommendation to the City Council on 3. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS The Commission requested follow up on previously postponed items. COMMISSION FOR WOMEN MEETING MINUTES ADJOURNMENT Chair Austen adjourned the meeting at 11:30 a.m. without objection. Wednesday, September 2, 2020
1 ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET DISTRICT: 1 CASE: C14-2020-0080 One Way Out ZONING FROM: GR-CO TO: GR-MU, as amended ADDRESS: 5601 Nixon Lane SITE AREA: 4.679 Acres PROPERTY OWNER/APPLICANT: Gyro Plus LLC (Mohammad Arami) CASE MANAGER: Heather Chaffin (512-974-2122, heather.chaffin@austintexas.gov) STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff supports the Applicant’s request to rezone the property to GR-MU. For a summary of the basis of staff’s recommendation, see case manager comments on page 2. ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISSION ACTION/ RECOMMENDATION: September 1, 2020: July 7, 2020: To grant LR-MU-CO with the condition that service station is a prohibited use. (6- 4) [Denkler- 1st, King- 2nd, Bray, Smith, Evans, Duncan- Nay.] CITY COUNCIL ACTION: To be determined. ORDINANCE NUMBER: 1 of 9B-01 2 ISSUES: The Applicant originally filed this request from GR-CO to LR-MU. At that time, the Applicant didn’t realize this would reduce the permitted building height from 60 feet to 40 feet/3 stories. Consequently, the Applicant is now recommending GR-MU. CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: The proposed rezoning is for 4.679 acre property located at the southwest corner of FM 969 and Nixon Lane. The property is currently zoned GR-CO and is developed with a single family dwelling facing Nixon Lane; the rest of the property is undeveloped. The existing conditional overlay limits the property to 2,000 vehicular trips per day (v.p.d.). Across FM 969 to the north is a mix of local commercial and residential land uses. A convenience store zoned LR and a large undeveloped parcel zoned LR-MU are directly across from the property. Land zoned SF-2 is also located north of the rezoning tract that contains a single family land use along FM 969, as well as the Agave single family residential neighborhood. Across Nixon Lane to the east is a gas station zoned LR and a liquor store zoned CS-1. Also across Nixon Lane are single family residential uses zoned SF-2. Immediately south of the property is land zoned SF-2 and CS that include a single family residence and a dog kennel. West of the property is land zoned SF-2 and P that contain an overhead electric utility as well as a railroad right-of-way (ROW). The majority of the subject property is within the 100 year floodplain; the property also contains a significant amount of creek buffers. As a result, development of the property is greatly impeded by these features. Development on the site will be required to comply with Suburban Watershed …
SUBDIVISION REVIEW SHEET CASE NO.: C8-2018-0217.3A COMMISSION DATE: September 1, 2020 SUBDIVISION NAME: Colton Bluff Phase 2 ADDRESS: 7231 Colton Bluff Springs Road OWNER/APPLICANT: KB Home Lone Star LP (John Zinsmeyer) AGENT: Carlson, Brigance, Doering (Geoff Guerrero) EXISTING ZONING: SF-4A, SF-4A-CO JURISDICTION: Full Purpose GRIDS: MK -13 AREA: 12.168 acres COUNTY: Travis LOT(S): 64 WATERSHED: Cotton Mouth Creek DISTRICT: 2 PROPOSED LAND USE: Single Family SIDEWALKS: Sidewalks will be installed along both sides of all internal streets. DEPARTMENT COMMENTS: The request is for the approval of Colton Bluff Phase 2, a final plat out of an approved preliminary plan, comprised of 64 lots on 12.168 acres. The plat does not comply with the criteria for approval in LDC 25-4-84(B) and staff recommends disapproval for the reasons listed in the attached comment report. An application that has been disapproved with reasons may be updated to address those reasons until the application expires. If the applicant submits an update to address the reasons for disapproval, that update will be presented to the Land Use Commission within fifteen days of submittal. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends disapproval of the plat for the reasons listed in the comment report dated August 26, 2020, and attached as third attachment, Exhibit C. CASE MANAGER: Sylvia Limon E-mail: Sylvia.Limon@austintexas.gov PHONE: 512-974-2767 ATTACHMENTS First Attachment: Vicinity map Second Attachment: Proposed plat (see sheet 2 of the plan set) Third Attachment: Comment report dated August 26, 2020 1 of 8B-02 Y A W K R A Y FALLS P E N McKIN COLTO N BLUFF SPRIN GS ROAD COLTO SPRIN N BLUFF GS ROAD T H A X T O N R O A D SITE D A O N R O T X A H T SASS M A N R O A D Carlson, Brigance & Doering, Inc. 2 of 8B-02 Carlson, Brigance & Doering, Inc. 3 of 8B-02 CITY OF AUSTIN –DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT SUBDIVISION APPLICATION – MASTER COMMENT REPORT CASE NUMBER: REVISION #: CASE MANAGER: C8-2018-0217.3A 00 Sylvia Limon UPDATE: PHONE #: U0 512-974-2767 PROJECT NAME: LOCATION: Colton Bluff Phase 2 7231 COLTON BLUFF SPRINGS RD SUBMITTAL DATE: REPORT DUE DATE: August 31, 2020 FINAL REPORT DATE: August 26, 2020 August 3, 2020 STAFF REPORT: This report includes all staff comments received to date concerning your most recent subdivision application submittal. The comments may include requirements, recommendations, or information. The requirements in this report must be …
SUBDIVISION REVIEW SHEET CASE NO.: C8-2019-0100.0A Z.A.P. DATE: September 1, 2020 SUBDIVISION NAME: Resubdivision of Lot 3, Block E, Westover Hills Section Four Phase Two AREA: 0.4329 acres LOTS: 2 APPLICANT: Stephen and Ellyn Yacktman AGENT: Avalon Engineering (Bruce S. Aupperle, P.E.) ADDRESS OF SUBDIVISION: 4201 Hyridge Dr. WATERSHED: Bull Creek COUNTY: Travis EXISTING ZONING: SF- 3 JURISDICTION: Full Purpose PROPOSED LAND USE: Residential VARIANCE: none STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the subdivision, the plat meets all applicable State and City of Austin Land Development Code requirements. DEPARTMENT COMMENTS: The request is for the approval of the Resubdivision of Lot 3, Block E, Westover Hills Section Four Phase Two composed of 2 lot on 0.4329 acres. The applicant proposes to resubdivide an existing lot for residential use. The developer will be responsible for all cost associated with required improvements. CASE MANAGER: Cesar Zavala E-mail: cesar.zavala@austintexas.gov PHONE: 512-974-3404 1 of 23B-03 Legend Street Labels Jurisdiction FULL PURPOSE LIMITED PURPOSE OTHER CITY LIMITS OTHER CITIES ETJ TCAD Parcels Recorded Subdivision Zoning Text EXTRATERRITORIAL JURISDICTION 2 MILE ETJ AGRICULTURAL AGREEMENT 0.2 0 0.08 0.2 Miles NAD_1983_StatePlane_Texas_Central_FIPS_4203_Feet Date Printed: This product is for informational purposes and may not have been prepared for or be suitable for legal, engineering, or surveying purposes. It does not represent an on-the-ground survey. This product has been produced by the City of Austin for the sole purpose of geographic reference. No warranty is made by the City of Austin regarding specific accuracy or completeness. 1: 4,800 Notes 4201 Hyridge Dr. C8-2019-0100.0A 2 of 23B-03 3 of 23B-03 RCSUBJ}/WS/ON OF .lOT 3 BLOCK "g; ffESTO VCR H/llS' SCCJ7/OH FOUR PHASE rrro STATE OF TEXAS: COUNTY OF lRAVIS: K N O W ALL PER SON S B Y TH ESE PRESENTS: TH AT WE, STEPHE N YACKTM AN AND E LLYN YA CKTM AN , OWN ERS OF 0. 4329 ACRES OF LAND, B E I N G LOT 3, BLOCK "E" , WESTOVER H I LLS SECTION FOU R P H ASE TWO, A SU BDI VI SI ON I N TH E CI TY OF AUSTI N , TR AVI S COU N TY, TEXAS, A CCORD I N G TO TH E MAP OR PLAT TH EREOF RECORDE D I N VOLU ME 52, P AGE 87, P LAT RECORDS, TR A VI S COU N TY, TEXAS, SAID LOT 3 H A� N G BEEN CON …
Annual Internal Review This report covers the time period of 7/1/2019 to 6/30/2020 Zoning and Platting Commission ____________________________________ (Official Name of Board or Commission) The Board/Commission mission statement (per the City Code) is: To perform duties relating to land use and development as prescribed by Title 25 of the City Code, and other duties as may be assigned by City Council. 1. Describe the board’s actions supporting their mission during the previous calendar year. Address all elements of the board’s mission statement as provided in the relevant sections of the City Code. (Reference all reports, recommendations, letters or resolutions presented to the City Council on mission-specific issues. If some of the elements of the mission statement were not acted on by the board in the past year, the report should explain why no action was taken.) Recommendation Regarding Atlas 14, amending Title 25 and Title 30 of the City Code related to floodplain regulations (October 1, 2019) Recommendation Regarding “Nonconforming Commercial Properties in CodeNEXT v4” (January 7, 2020) Recommendation Regarding Housing Displacement Mitigation Strategies (February 4, 2020) Formed Virtual Meetings Working Group (June 2, 2020) 1 of 2C-01 Annual Review and Work Plan Year Page # 2. Determine if the board’s actions throughout the year comply with the mission statement. (If any of the board’s actions were outside the scope of the mission statement, the report should explain the non-compliance issues.) Actions of the Zoning and Platting Commission comply with the mission statement and no non-compliance issues were identified. 3. List the board’s goals and objectives for the new calendar year. (Make sure the goals and objectives fall within the mission statement of the board/commission.) 1. Offer recommendations on areas related to land use and development 2. Provide a forum for public input on the Land Development Code 3. Facilitate outreach to communities 4. Nominate ZAP commissioners for joint ZAP-PC committees 5. Encourage commissioners to participate in an Undoing Racism workshop 2 of 2C-01
Special Meeting of the Zoning and Platting Commission September 1, 2020 Zoning and Platting Commission to be held September 1, 2020 with Social Distancing Modifications Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers, including applicants and representatives, must register in advance (Day before the scheduled meeting, August 31, 2020 by noon. ) To speak remotely at the September 1, 2020 Zoning and Platting Commission Meeting, residents must: Preferably email Commissioner Liaison, Andrew Rivera at andrew.rivera@austintexas.gov or call 512-974-6508 (the day before the meeting). The following information is required: 1. The speaker name. 2. Item number(s) they wish to speak on. 3. Whether they are for/against/neutral. 4. Mailing address. 5. Telephone number. Must be the number that will be used to call-in. Failure to provide the required information by noon August 31, 2020 shall render a request null and void. A registered speaker may not sign up another speaker. Previous registration on an item does not automatically roll over. • Once a request to register to speak has been called in or emailed to the board liaison, residents will receive either an email or phone call with additional information regarding the call in process. • Handouts or other information must be emailed to andrew.rivera@austintexas.gov by 1:00 PM Tuesday, September 1, 2020. This information will be provided to Commission members in advance of the meeting. • Residents may watch the meeting here: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Time Allotment: Speakers: 3 minutes. Applicant: 6 minutes and 3 minutes rebuttal. Monday, August 31, 2020 Postponement requests must be submitted to the case manager and Andrew Rivera by 5PM ZONING & PLATTING COMMISSION AGENDA Tuesday, September 1, 2020 Tuesday, September 1, 2020 via Videoconference http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live The Zoning and Platting Commission will convene at 6:00 PM on Nadia Barrera-Ramirez – Vice-Chair Jolene Kiolbassa – Chair Ana Aguirre – Secretary Ann Denkler - Parliamentarian Timothy Bray Jim Duncan Bruce Evans David King Ellen Ray Hank Smith Vacant (District 4) 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 A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approval of minutes from August …
SUBDIVISION REVIEW SHEET CASE NO.: C8J-2012-0161.7A Z.A.P. DATE: 9.1.2020 SUBDIVISION NAME: Kara Drive Bridge, Final Plat AREA: 1.04 acres LOT(S): 1 Total Lot OWNER/APPLICANT: CARMA Properties Westport AGENT: Kitchen Table Solutions (Chad Matheson) (Jonathan Fleming) ADDRESS OF SUBDIVISION: Kara Drive and Gerard Drive GRIDS: L:13/14 COUNTY: Travis WATERSHED: Onion and Cottonmouth Creeks JURISDICTION: 2-Mile ETJ EXISTING ZONING: N/A MUD: N/A PROPOSED LAND USE: Public Right-of-Way Only ADMINISTRATIVE WAIVERS: None VARIANCES: None SIDEWALKS: Sidewalks will be provided on one side of Kara Drive. DEPARTMENT COMMENTS: The request is for approval of a final plat for the right-of-way of Kara Drive located in the county and in the City of Austin’s 2 Mile ETJ. The plat is composed of 1 lot on 1.04 acres. The proposed subdivision is for 1 right-of-way lot. The proposed lot is for public right-of-way. There are no other lots being included with this final plat. The applicant has secured a service extension from the City of Austin to provide water and wastewater to the 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 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 final plat for input, review and comment and as of today, the staff has not received any comments from the school district. B-041 of 5 The closes school is the John Ojeda Jr. High School on McKinney Falls Parkway and the Smith Elementary School on Smith School Road. The closes fire station is EDS #11 located on FM 812. ISSUES: Staff has not received any inquiries from anyone regarding the proposed final plat. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: The final plat meets all applicable state, county, and City of Austin Title 30 – Land Development Code requirements and staff recommends approval. ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISSION ACTION: CASE MANAGER: Jose Luis Arriaga Email address: joe.arriaga@traviscountytx.gov …
B-031 of 23 B-032 of 23 B-033 of 23 B-034 of 23 B-035 of 23 B-036 of 23 B-037 of 23 B-038 of 23 B-039 of 23 B-0310 of 23 B-0311 of 23 B-0312 of 23 B-0313 of 23 B-0314 of 23 B-0315 of 23 CITY OF AUSTIN –DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT SUBDIVISION APPLICATION – MASTER COMMENT REPORT CASE NUMBER: REVISION #: UPDATE: CASE MANAGER: Cesar Zavala PHONE #: C8-2019-0100.0A 00 U0 512-974-3404 PROJECT NAME: Westover Hills Section Four Phase Two Resubdivision of Lot 3 Block ''E'', LOCATION: 4201 HYRIDGE DR SUBMITTAL DATE: July 12, 2019 REPORT DUE DATE: August 9, 2019 FINAL REPORT DATE: Sept 13, 2019 STAFF REPORT: 35 DAYS HAVE BEEN ADDED TO THE UPDATE DEADLINE This report includes all staff comments received to date concerning your most recent subdivision application submittal. The comments may include requirements, recommendations, or information. The requirements in this report must be addressed by an updated submittal. The subdivision application will be approved when all requirements from each review discipline have been addressed. However, until this happens, your application is considered disapproved. Additional comments may be generated as a result of information or design changes provided in your update. If you have any questions, problems, concerns, or if you require additional information about this report, please do not hesitate to contact your case manager at the phone number listed above or by writing to the City of Austin, Development Services Department, P.O. Box 1088, Austin, Texas 78704. UPDATE DEADLINE (LDC 25-4-56; 25-4-82): It is the responsibility of the applicant or his/her agent to update this subdivision application. The final update to clear all comments must be submitted by the update deadline, which is July 25, 2020. Otherwise, the application will automatically be denied. If this date falls on a weekend or City of Austin holiday, the next City of Austin workday will be the deadline. UPDATE SUBMITTALS: A formal update submittal is required. Please bring a copy of this report with you upon submittal to Intake. Please submit 10.0 of the plans and 10.0 copies of a letter that address each comment for distribution to the following reviewers. Clearly label information or packets with the reviewer’s name that are intended for specific reviewers. No distribution is required for the Planner 1. Updates may be submitted between the hours of 8:30 am and 4:00 pm. Updates submitted after 3 pm may be processed on …
Annual Internal Review This report covers the time period of 7/1/2019 to 6/30/2020 Zoning and Platting Commission ____________________________________ (Official Name of Board or Commission) The Board/Commission mission statement (per the City Code) is: To perform duties relating to land use and development as prescribed by Title 25 of the City Code, and other duties as may be assigned by City Council. 1. Describe the board’s actions supporting their mission during the previous calendar year. Address all elements of the board’s mission statement as provided in the relevant sections of the City Code. (Reference all reports, recommendations, letters or resolutions presented to the City Council on mission-specific issues. If some of the elements of the mission statement were not acted on by the board in the past year, the report should explain why no action was taken.) Recommendation Regarding Atlas 14, amending Title 25 and Title 30 of the City Code related to floodplain regulations (October 1, 2019) Recommendation Regarding “Nonconforming Commercial Properties in CodeNEXT v4” (January 7, 2020) Recommendation Regarding Housing Displacement Mitigation Strategies (February 4, 2020) Formed Virtual Meetings Working Group (June 2, 2020) Annual Review and Work Plan Year Page # 2. Determine if the board’s actions throughout the year comply with the mission statement. (If any of the board’s actions were outside the scope of the mission statement, the report should explain the non-compliance issues.) Actions of the Zoning and Platting Commission comply with the mission statement and no non-compliance issues were identified. 3. List the board’s goals and objectives for the new calendar year. (Make sure the goals and objectives fall within the mission statement of the board/commission.) 1. Offer recommendations on areas related to land use and development 2. Provide a forum for public input on the Land Development Code 3. Facilitate outreach to communities 4. Nominate ZAP commissioners for joint ZAP-PC committees 5. Encourage commissioners to participate in an Undoing Racism workshop 6. ZAP should receive annual updates from city staff on City of Austin displacement mitigation programs, income-restricted housing programs, affordable housing density bonus programs, and equity programs
Executive Committee Meeting of the HIV Planning Council Tuesday, September 1, 2020 Executive Meeting to be held 09/01/2020 with Social Distancing Modifications Public comment will be allowed via Microsoft Teams; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers must register in advance (08/31/2020 by Noon). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the September 1, 2020 HIV Planning Council Meeting, residents must: •Call or email the board liaison at (512) 972-5806 and Jaseudia.Killion@austintexas.gov no later than noon, (the day before the meeting). The information required is the speaker name, item number(s) they wish to speak on, whether they are for/against/neutral, and a telephone number or email address. •Once a request to speak has been called in or emailed to the board liaison, residents will receive either an email or phone call providing the telephone number to call on the day of the scheduled meeting. •Speakers must call in at least 15 minutes prior to meeting start in order to speak, late callers will not be accepted and will not be able to speak. •Speakers will be placed in a queue until their time to speak. •Handouts or other information may be emailed to Jaseudia.Killion@austintexas.gov by Noon the day before the scheduled meeting. This information will be provided to Board and Commission members in advance of the meeting. •If this meeting is broadcast live, residents may watch the meeting here: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch- atxn-live HIV PLANNING COUNCIL EXECUTIVE MEETING Tuesday, September 1, 2020, 5:00 P.M. City Hall/ Remote Meeting Austin, Texas HIV PLANNING COUNCIL MEMBERS: Chair-L.J. Smith, Vice Chair-Barry Waller, Secretary-Glenn Crawford, Akeshia Johnson-Smothers, and Bart Whittington AGENDA CALL TO ORDER CITIZEN COMMUNICATION Speakers who have registered one day prior to the meeting will have a three-minute allotment to address concerns regarding items on the agenda. a. Discuss calendar and identify priorities for all committee meetings b. Discuss specific topics for priority meetings 1. CERTIFICATION OF QUORUM 2. INTRODUCTION/ANNOUNCEMENTS 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 4. AGENDA SETTING 5. HIV PLANNING COUNCIL STAFF REPORT a. Committee Budget 6. ADMINISTATIVE AGENT STAFF REPORT 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) …
Governance/Membership Committee Meeting of the HIV Planning Council Tuesday, September 1, 2020 Governance/Membership Meeting to be held 09/01/2020 with Social Distancing Modifications Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers must register in advance (08/31/2020 by Noon). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the September 1, 2020 HIV Planning Council Meeting, residents must: •Call or email the board liaison at (512) 972-5806 and Jaseudia.Killion@austintexas.gov no later than noon, (the day before the meeting). The information required is the speaker name, item number(s) they wish to speak on, whether they are for/against/neutral, and a telephone number or email address. •Once a request to speak has been called in or emailed to the board liaison, residents will receive either an email or phone call providing the telephone number to call on the day of the scheduled meeting. •Speakers must call in at least 15 minutes prior to meeting start in order to speak, late callers will not be accepted and will not be able to speak. •Speakers will be placed in a queue until their time to speak. •Handouts or other information may be emailed to Jaseudia.Killion@austintexas.gov by Noon the day before the scheduled meeting. This information will be provided to Board and Commission members in advance of the meeting. •If this meeting is broadcast live, residents may watch the meeting here: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch- atxn-live HIV PLANNING COUNCIL GOVERNANCE/MEMBERSHIP MEETING Tuesday, September 1, 2020, 12:00 P.M. City Hall/ Remote Meeting Austin, Texas GOVERNANCE/MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE MEMBERS: Committee Chair Akeshia Johnson-Smothers, Brooks Wood, Julio Gómez, Tarik Daniels, and Taylor Stockett. AGENDA CALL TO ORDER CITIZEN COMMUNICATION Speakers who have registered one day prior to the meeting will have a three-minute allotment to address concerns regarding items on the agenda. 1. CERTIFICATION OF QUORUM 2. INTRODUCTION/ANNOUNCEMENTS 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 4. ANNUAL CALENDAR REVIEW 5. POLICY DEVELOPMENT a. Virtual meeting policy discussion 6. MEMBERSHIP AND ATTENDANCE a. Review attendance of current members i. Discuss Emeritus membership status b. Review of membership activities c. Review membership roster and demographics d. Discuss new member orientation changes and mentorship e. Non-voting membership discussion 7. RECRUITMENT/PROMOTION a. Review Social Media Calendar 8. DOCUMENT REVIEW a. HIV Resource Guide 9. HIV PLANNING COUNCIL STAFF REPORT a. Committee Budget Recommendations b. Committee Work Plan calendar review ADJOURNMENT Indicative of action items The City of Austin is …
Special Meeting of the Preservation Plan Committee A Committee of the Historic Landmark Commission August 31, 2020, 3:00 p.m. Versión en español a continuación. Preservation Plan Committee meeting to be held August 31, 2020, with social distancing modifications Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in‐person input will be allowed. All speakers must register in advance (Sunday, August 30, by noon). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the August 31, 2020 Preservation Plan Committee meeting, residents must: •Call or email the board liaison at (512) 974‐1446 or cara.bertron@austintexas.gov no later than noon on Sunday, August 30. The information required is the speaker name, item number(s) they wish to speak on, whether they are for/against/neutral, and a telephone number or email address. •Once a request to speak has been called in or emailed to the board liaison, residents will receive either an email or phone call on the day of the meeting that provides the telephone number to call. •Speakers must call in at least 15 minutes prior to meeting start in order to speak (by 2:45 p.m.). Late callers will not be accepted and will not be able to speak. •Speakers will be placed in a queue until their time to speak. •Handouts or other information may be emailed to cara.bertron@austintexas.gov by noon the day before the scheduled meeting (Sunday, August 30). This information will be provided to committee members in advance of the meeting. •The meeting will be audio recorded but not broadcast live. Reunión Especial del Comité del Plan de la Preservación Histórica Un Comité de la Comisión de Sitios Históricos 31 de agosto, 2020, 3:00 p.m. La junta se llevará con modificaciones de distanciamiento social Se permitirán comentarios públicos por teléfono; no se permitirá ninguna entrada en persona. Todos los oradores deben registrarse con anticipación (30 de agosto, 2020, antes del mediodía). Todos los comentarios públicos se producirán al comienzo de la reunión. Para hablar de forma remota en la reunión, los residentes deben: • Llame o envíe un correo electrónico al enlace de la junta en (512) 974‐1446 or cara.bertron@austintexas.gov a más tardar al mediodía de 30 de agosto. La información requerida es el nombre del orador, los números de artículo sobre los que desean hablar, si están a favor / en contra / neutrales, y un número de teléfono o dirección de correo electrónico. • …
Equity-Based Preservation Plan: A Framework DRAFT 8/27/2020 Goals • • Increase awareness of historic preservation, historic resources, and available tools Identify new and existing tools for addressing and meeting community, Commission, and staff goals • Build consensus around community goals and vision for historic preservation • Ensure all voices are heard • Connect historic preservation with other priorities: equity, affordability, sustainability, anti- displacement, cultural/living heritage, etc. • Build the capacity of racially, culturally, and socioeconomically diverse community members to identify, appreciate, and preserve historic resources • Build and deepen partnerships with allied organizations, institutions, and community groups • Lay the groundwork for modernizing the preservation ordinance Stakeholders 1. Community task force o Should be paid (if not compensated through job) o Should cover relevant areas of expertise o Should be representative: geographic, racial, cultural, socioeconomic o Should have real power. HLC-requested and Council-appointed? o Should be an opportunity to build capacity and develop long-term partnerships 2. Professional facilitator 3. Historic Preservation Office staff o Convene and connect o Provide research support o Build partnerships for ongoing work Process Phase 1 (propose for CLG grant funding) 1. Define what preservation plan will cover (facilitator, staff, task force) 2. Compile materials on current policies, programs, processes, and resources—map for easier 3. Collect data on landmark database, maps, surveyed properties: #s, representation, impact (?) understanding by laypeople (staff) (staff) 4. Determine what else needs to be known to have an informed conversation (task force, staff) o Research good practices (staff) o Collect additional data as necessary (staff) o Work with Preservation Austin and EDD/Heritage Tourism plan to dovetail with their planned outreach 5. Draft statement of priorities and challenges (task force, staff) o Drafted by subcommittees? 6. Budget: $25-30k for facilitator and task force compensation, matched by staff time and task force member time if compensated by job 1 Phase 2 (funding TBD) 1. Substantial community outreach o Ask people what heritage is important to them o Educate about current historic preservation resources, tools, and policies o Get feedback on potential priorities and challenges as defined by task force o Leverage task force relationships o What are the best ways to reach people? Be open to new/innovative/traditional engagement methods o Work through community and institutional partners o Focus groups, surveys, 1-on-1 conversations, more! 2. Complete additional analysis 3. Reconvene task force to consider community feedback 4. Finalize plan 2
SPECIAL CALLED MEETING of the URBAN RENEWAL BOARD OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN August 28, 2020 Urban Renewal Board of the City of Austin Special Called meeting to be held August 28, 2020, with Social Distancing Modifications. Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers must register in advance by Thursday, August 27, 2020, by NOON. All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the August 28, 2020, Urban Renewal Board of the City of Austin Special Called Meeting, residents must: •Call or email the board liaison at 512-974-3128 or Sandra.harkins@austintexas.gov no later than noon, (the day before the meeting). The information required is the speaker name, item number(s) they wish to speak on, whether they are for/against/neutral, and a telephone number or email address. •Once a request to speak has been called in or emailed to the board liaison, residents will receive either an email or phone call providing the telephone number to call on the day of the scheduled meeting. •Speakers must call in at least 15 minutes prior to meeting start in order to speak, late callers will not be accepted and will not be able to speak. •Speakers will be placed in a queue until their time to speak. •Handouts or other information may be emailed to Sandra.harkins@austintexas.gov by NOON the day before the scheduled meeting. This information will be provided to Board and Commission members in advance of the meeting. •If this meeting is broadcast live, residents may watch the meeting here: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live URBAN RENEWAL BOARD OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN SPECIAL CALLED MEETING Friday, August 28, 2020 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCING 1:00 – 2:30 p.m. Current Board Members: Manuel Escobar, Chair Roxanne Evans, Vice Chair Danielle Skidmore Amit Motwani Darrell W. Pierce Nathaniel Bradford Jacqueline Watson PURPOSE: The Board of Commissioners primary responsibility is to oversee the implementation and compliance of approved Urban Renewal Plans that are adopted by the Austin City Council. An Urban Renewal Plan's primary purpose is to eliminate slum and blighting influence within a designated area of the city. AGENDA 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a. Approval of the August 17, 2020, Regular Meeting Minutes CALL TO ORDER None 2. NEW BUSINESS 3. OLD BUSINESS a. Discussion and possible action on recommended modifications to the East 11th and 12th Street Urban Renewal Plan. b. Discussion and possible action on …
