Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities Meeting Minutes Friday, April 12, 2024 MAYOR’S COMMITTEE FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES REGULAR CALLED MEETING MINUTES Friday, April 12, 2024 The Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities convened in a regular called meeting on Friday, April 12, 2024, at City Hall, 301 W 2nd St Austin, Texas. Vice-Chair Meyer called the Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities Meeting to order at 5:33 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Jonathan Franks, Chair Elisabeth Meyer, Vice Chair Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Lisa Chang Mickey Fetonte Adrianne Hogan Jennifer Powell Lira Amari Ramírez Pete Salazar Elizabeth K Vassallo PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL No speakers. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities special called meeting on March 22, 2024. The minutes from the meeting of 03/22/2024 were approved on Commissioner Salazar’s motion, Commissioner Ramírez’s second on a 7-0 vote. Chair Franks and Commissioner Vassallo were off the dais. DISCUSSION ITEMS 1 Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities Meeting Minutes Friday, April 12, 2024 3. Discussion regarding zoning changes that affect group homes. Discussion was held. Betsy Greenberg spoke on the zoning changes. 4. Review of goals for the Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities. 5. Discussion to determine working groups based on the goals of the Mayor’s Committee for Discussion was held. People with Disabilities. Discussion was held. 2. Presentation on the Equity-Based Preservation Plan by Cara Bertron, Program Manager II, Planning Department. The presentation was made by Cara Bertron, Program Manager II, Planning Department. 6. Discussion of the feedback and results from the Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities Town Hall meetings. Discussion was held. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 7. Conduct officer elections for the Chair and Vice Chair. The motion to approve Vice Chair Meyer as Chair was made on Commissioner Salazar’s motion, Commissioner Hogan’s second, approved on a 9-0 vote. The motion to approve Commissioner Fetonte as Vice Chair failed on a 3-6 vote. Those voting aye were Commissioners Fetonte, Powell and Salazar. Those voting nay were Commissioners Chang, Franks, Hogan, Meyer, Ramírez and Vassallo. The motion to approve Commissioner Franks as Vice Chair passed on a 6-3 vote. Those voting aye were Commissioners Chang, Franks, Hogan, Meyer, Ramírez and Vassallo. Those voting nay were Commissioners Fetonte, Powell and Salazar. 8. Approve Jonathan Franks to represent the Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities at the April 2024 Community Advancement Network …
ORDINANCE AMENDMENT REVIEW SHEET Amendment: C20-2023-019 Citywide Compatibility Description: Amend City Code Title 25 (Land Development) to revise height, building placement, and other related regulations that apply to property and are in addition to the base zoning regulations (also known as Compatibility Standards). Background: Initiated by Resolution No. 20230608-045. Compatibility is a regulation that restricts building height and regulates screening, building design, and noise levels based on a site’s proximity to a property with single-family zoning or a single-family use. Currently, compatibility generally applies to sites within 540 feet of a property zoned Urban Family Residence (SF-5) or more restrictive. Compatibility does not apply uniformly citywide. Different compatibility standards apply depending on a site’s location and use. Listed below are examples of where compatibility is treated differently throughout the city: • Citywide Compatibility Standards have two separate regulations for large and small sites. • The East Riverside Corridor Regulating Plan compatibility standards are less restrictive than the current citywide standards and are only triggered by single-family use. • The Lamar/Justin, MLK, and Plaza Saltillo Transit Oriented Development (TOD) Regulating Plans only apply compatibility to sites within 100 feet of the TOD boundary and within 25 feet of a triggering property. • Within the University Neighborhood Overlay (UNO), compatibility only applies within 75 feet of the UNO boundary. • Within the Educational Facility Development Standards, there are two separate compatibility height restrictions for AISD and non-AISD schools. • Neighborhood Conservation Combining Districts (NCCDs): o The E. 11th St. NCCD waives compatibility standards in lieu of its own specific compatibility standards. o The E. 12th St. NCCD waives compatibility standards within the district. o The Hyde Park NCCD deviates from the current compatibility standards by allowing parking in the rear yard. • Additional areas are exempt from compatibility, including properties zoned Central Business District (CBD), Downtown Mixed-Use (DMU), properties in the North Burnet Gateway (NBG) Regulating Plan, and developments utilizing the Affordability Unlocked density bonus program. 03/28/2024C20-2023-019 For more information about the various compatibility standards in the code, see Exhibit A, Current vs Proposed Compatibility. Compatibility Standards were codified with the adoption of the current Land Development Code in 1984. Their purpose, as stated in the 1984 code, is to “preserve and protect single-family residential neighborhoods” and “to maintain the privacy and to allow the outdoor enjoyment typically provided in single family districts and neighborhoods.” Before compatibility was created, there was an …
ORDINANCE AMENDMENT REVIEW SHEET Amendment: C20-2023-021 Electric Vehicle Charging Land Use Description: Amend City Code Title 25-2 (Zoning) to create a new land use for Electric Vehicle Charging. Background: Initiated by City Council Resolution No. 20230608-082. On June 8, 2023, City Council approved Resolution No. 20230608-082, initiating amendments to City Code Title 25 (Land Development) to create a new land use for “Electric Vehicle Parking.” The resolution directed staff to consider options that would prevent the use from becoming concentrated within activated or residential areas, allow the use through the conditional permit process, and limit the use to General Commercial Services CS or less restrictive zoning districts. Summary of Proposed Code Amendment: Amend City Code 25-2, Subchapter A, Article 4 (Commercial Uses Described) to add a new use of “electric vehicle charging” and to renumber the remaining uses accordingly: (26) Electric Vehicle Charging use is the use of a site for the charging of an electric vehicle (EV), including battery charging stations and rapid charging stations, each as defined by the United States Department of Energy. Amend City Code 25-2-491 (Permitted, Conditional, and Prohibited Uses) to add Electric Vehicle Charging to the use chart. Create a new section of Austin City Code (25-2-819 – Electric Vehicle Charging Use Regulations) to describe additional requirements applicable to the use, including: • Permitting the use in General Commercial Services (CS), Commercial Liquor Sales (CS- 1), Commercial Highway (CH), Industrial Park (IP), Major Industry (MI), Limited Industrial Services (LI), and Research and Development (R&D) zoning districts, with the following requirements: o The use is permitted on sites abutting suburban roadways, highways, hill country roadways, or internal circulation routes. o The use is permitted on sites abutting core-transit corridors, future core-transit corridors, and urban roadways if: The nearest Electric Vehicle Charging use is at least 1,000 feet away; and The site does not exceed 25,000 square feet in area. o The use is conditional on sites abutting core-transit corridors, future core-transit corridors, and urban roadways if: The nearest Electric Vehicle Charging use is less than 1,000 feet away; or 1 03/28/2024C20-2023-021 The site exceeds 25,000 square feet in area. • Permitting the use on a site when the base zoning district is commercial or industrial and a service station use is an existing use or was a previous use for the site unless the use was already converted to a residential, …
ORDINANCE AMENDMENT & REZONING REVIEW SHEET Amendment: C20-2023-004 ETOD Overlay (Phase 1 Austin Light Rail alignment and Priority Extensions) Description: Amend City Code Title 25 (Land Development) to create an Equitable Transit- Oriented Development (ETOD) Overlay combining district and an ETOD Density Bonus combining district (DBETOD), and to apply these combining districts to certain lots within a half-mile of the Phase 1 Austin Light Rail alignment and Priority Extensions. The ETOD Overlay combining district is proposed to prohibit or make conditional certain non-transit supportive uses. The ETOD Density Bonus combining district is proposed to create a density bonus program that allows residential uses, modifies development regulations to increase maximum height (up to 120 feet total), and modifies various site development standards including compatibility. DBETOD allows developments to participate in a density bonus program if they provide affordable rental or ownership housing or fees-in-lieu that meet certain requirements. Background: Initiated by Resolution No. 20230309-016 and Resolution No. 20240201-054 On March 9, 2023, City Council approved Resolution No. 20230309-016 accepting the Equitable Transit-Oriented Development Policy Plan and directing the City Manager regarding next steps for implementation. To provide further direction on one of those next steps, the creation and application of an ETOD Overlay, Council approved Resolution No. 20240201-054. The ETOD Overlay is one of the transit-supportive code amendments staff is prioritizing in Spring 2024 to help ensure adopted regulations intended to benefit the Project Connect Phase 1 Austin Light Rail project can be considered as part of the preliminary ratings package for federal funding that will be submitted in Summer 2024. Summary of Proposed Code Amendment: The proposed code amendment will create two new combining districts: 1. ETOD Overlay combining district (ETOD) will prohibit or make conditional those land uses that are not transit-supportive, and 2. ETOD Density Bonus combining district (DBETOD) will create a density bonus program that: • Allows residential uses, • Modifies development regulations to increase maximum height (up to 120 feet total), and • Modifies various site development standards. The two new combining districts will be applied to certain lots through a rezoning within a half-mile of the Phase 1 Austin Light Rail alignment and Priority Extensions as shown on Figure 1. 03/28/2024C20-2023-004 Figure 1: Parcels Proposed for Rezoning into the ETOD and DBETOD Combining Districts 03/28/2024C20-2023-004 ETOD Overlay Combining District (ETOD) – Proposed Uses to Prohibit or Make Conditional The following lists delineate land uses that …
ORDINANCE AMENDMENT REVIEW SHEET Amendment: C20-2023-024 HOME Phase 2 Description: Amend City Code Title 25 (Land Development) to revise regulations that apply to lots with one housing unit, including reducing the minimum lot size and regulations that apply to flag lots. Background: Initiated by Resolution No. 20230720-126. On July 20, 2023, City Council adopted Resolution No. 20230720-126, tasking staff with the development of amendments to the Land Development Code (LDC) with specific housing related objectives in mind. These objectives included reducing the minimum lot size for properties zoned single-family, permitting up to three housing units on such properties, and establishing a new Three-Unit Residential Land Use designation. Additionally, the changes aimed to introduce flexibility in housing configurations for properties zoned SF-1, SF-2, SF- 3, and SF-4A/B. This flexibility would encompass various housing types such as rowhouses, townhomes, duplexes, triplexes, fourplexes, garden homes, and cottage courts. On December 7, 2023, City Council approved Ordinance No. 20231207-001 adopting code amendments that allow up to three housing units, including tiny homes, on a Single-Family (SF) zoned property, revising the regulations that apply to a property with two housing units, and removing restrictions on the number of unrelated adults living in a housing unit. Summary of Proposed Code Amendment: The proposed code amendments will reduce the minimum lot size and revise site development regulations for small lots to facilitate the development of one-unit homes with unit sizes and densities similar to those allowed under HOME Phase 1. The proposed changes: • Lower the minimum lot size for one unit from 5,750 sq ft to 2,000 sq ft • Adjust development standards for lots under 5,750 sq ft (i.e., small lots) • Reduce the minimum lot width • • Allow for a variety of detached and attached housing types • Remove Residential Design and Compatibility (i.e., McMansion or Subchapter F) Include design standards for driveways, front yards, and garage placement standards for small lots Increase impervious cover from 40% to 45% in SF-1 for small lots • • Adjust flag lot regulations to facilitate easier subdivision and to ensure sites do not exceed 45% impervious cover The following is not changed under this proposal: 03/28/2024C20-2023-024 • Minimum lot size of 5,750 sq ft for two-unit and three-unit uses • Regulations for one unit on lots that are 5,750 sq ft or greater in lot size • 45% impervious cover maximum for SF-2 and SF-3 • …
Joint City Council and Planning Commission Meeting Thursday, April 11, 2024 The City Council Special Called Meeting will convene at 9:00 AM on Thursday, April 11, 2024 at Austin City Hall 301 W. Second Street, Austin, TX and some members of City Council or Planning Commission may be attending via videoconference For meeting information, contact the City Clerk, (512) 974-2210 Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely by telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely. For full instructions on participation in person or by telephone, please visit the Council Meeting Information Center: http://austintexas.gov/department/city-council/council/council_meeting_info_center.htm The City Council may go into a closed session as permitted by the Texas Open Meetings Act, (Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code) regarding any item on this agenda. 9:00 AM – City Council Convenes 9:00 AM – Planning Commission Convenes Public Hearings and Possible Actions 1. Conduct a public hearing to receive public comment on proposed amendments to City Code Title 25 (Land Development) that would revise regulations that apply to lots with one housing unit; create regulations that allow properties to be used for charging electric vehicles; create regulations, including a density bonus program that modifies height and compatibility in exchange for community benefits, for properties that are located within a half mile of the planned Phase 1 Light Rail and Priority Extensions (also known as the Equitable Transit-Oriented Development (ETOD) overlay); revise regulations that apply to flag lots and small lots; and revise height, building placement, and other related regulations that apply to property and are in addition to the base zoning regulations (also known as Compatibility Standards). Adjourn The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. For assistance, please call 512-974-2210 or TTY users route through 711. A person may request a Spanish language interpreter be made available by contacting the Office of the City Clerk not later than twenty-four hours before the scheduled time of the item on which the person wishes to speak. Please call (512) 974-2210 in advance or inform the City Clerk’s staff present at the council meeting. Cualquier persona puede solicitar servicios de intérprete en español comunicándose con la oficina del Secretario/a Municipal a no más tardar de veinte y cuatro horas antes de la hora determinada para el asunto …
WORKING DRAFT – SUBJECT TO CHANGE JOINT PUBLIC HEARING – VERSION 1 MARCH 29, 2024 ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE REPEALING AND REPLACING ARTICLE 10, SUBCHAPTER C OF CITY CODE CHAPTER 25-2 RELATING TO COMPATIBILITY STANDARDS; AND AMENDING SECTION 25-2-1176 RELATING TO DOCKS, MARINAS, AND OTHER LAKEFRONT USES. BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: PART 1. Article 10 (Compatibility Standards), Subchapter C of City Code Chapter 25-2 is repealed and replaced to read: ARTICLE 10. COMPATIBILITY STANDARDS. Division 1. General Provisions. § 25-2-1051 APPLICABILITY. Except as provided in Section 25-2-1052 (Exceptions) or another specific provision of this title, this article applies to a site that is: (1) zoned multi-family residence moderate-high density (MF-4) or less restrictive; and (2) located within 75 feet of a triggering property. § 25-2-1052 EXCEPTIONS. This article does not apply to: (1) (2) a structural alteration that does not increase the square footage, area, or height of a building; a site zoned Central Business District (CBD) or Downtown Mixed-Use (DMU); or (3) a site that is used for: (a) duplex use; (b) single-family attached residential use; 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 Page 1 of 6 COA Law Department 3/29/2024 11:20 AM Compatibility Standards 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 WORKING DRAFT – SUBJECT TO CHANGE JOINT PUBLIC HEARING – VERSION 1 MARCH 29, 2024 (c) single-family residential use; (d) two-unit residential use; (e) three-unit residential; (f) adult-care services use (limited or general); or (g) childcare services use (limited or general). § 25-2-1053 TRIGGERING PROPERTY. A triggering property is a site: (1) with at least one dwelling unit but less than four dwelling units; and (2) zoned Urban Family Residence (SF-5) or more restrictive. § 25-2-1054 SITE-SPECIFIC AMENDMENTS. (A) Except as provided in Subsection (B), council may grant site-specific amendments to height limits established in Section 25-2-1061 (Compatibility Height Limits) if council determines that an amendment is appropriate and will not harm the surrounding area. (B) A site is not eligible for a site-specific amendment if the site is: (1) zoned: (a) special purpose base zoning district; (b) density bonus (DB) combining district; or (2) subject to the university neighborhood overlay (UNO). (C) An …
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 WORKING DRAFT – SUBJECT TO CHANGE JOINT PUBLIC HEARING -VERSION 1 MARCH 29, 2024 ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CITY CODE CHAPTER 25-2 TO ESTABLISH A NEW USE AND SITE DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS FOR ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING. BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: PART 1. Subsection (B) of City Code Section 25-2-4 (Commercial Uses Described) is amended to add a new use of “Electric Vehicle Charging” and to renumber the remaining uses accordingly: (25) ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING use is the use of a site for the charging of an electric vehicle, including battery charging stations and rapid charging stations, each as defined by the United States Department of Energy. PART 2. City Code Chapter 25-2, Subchapter C, Article 4, Division 2 (Commercial Uses) is amended to add a new Section 25-2-819 to read: § 25-2-819 ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING USE. (A) This section applies to an electric vehicle charging use as a principal use. (B) This section does not apply to an electric vehicle charging use as an accessory use. (C) This section governs over a conflicting provision of this title or other ordinance unless the conflicting provision is more restrictive. (D) In this section: (1) a roadway description has the meaning assigned in Article 5 (Definitions) of Subchapter E; and (2) distance is measured from lot line to lot line. (E) Electric vehicle charging stations must be located at ground level or above. (F) Electric vehicle charging use is a permitted use on a site with a commercial or industrial base zoning district and: (1) an existing service station use; or (2) a discontinued service station use, if a subsequent use on the site did not include a restaurant (general) use, a restaurant (limited) use, or a residential use. Page 1 of 3 COA Law Department 3/29/2024 11:28 AM Electric Vehicle Charging WORKING DRAFT – SUBJECT TO CHANGE JOINT PUBLIC HEARING -VERSION 1 MARCH 29, 2024 (G) Subject to the requirements of Subsections (H), (I), and (J), electric vehicle charging use is a permitted or conditional use on a site zoned: (1) General Commercial Services (CS); (2) Commercial Liquor Sales (CS-1); (3) Commercial Highway (CH); (4) Industrial Park (IP); (5) Major Industry (MI); (6) Limited Industrial …
WORKING DRAFT – SUBJECT TO CHANGE JOINT PUBLIC HEARING – VERSION 1 MARCH 29, 2024 ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 25-2 OF THE CITY CODE TO CREATE A NEW ZONING DISTRICT AND NEW DENSITY BONUS PROGRAM DISTRICT RELATING TO EQUITABLE-TRANSIT ORIENTED DEVELOPMENT AND REZONING AND CHANGING THE ZONING MAP TO INCLUDE EQUITABLE TRANSIT-ORIENTED DEVELOPMENT (ETOD) COMBINING DISTRICT AND DENSITY BONUS ETOD (DBETOD) COMBINING DISTRICT TO THE BASE ZONING DISTRICT FOR PROPERTY WITHIN A CERTAIN DISTANCE ALONG NORTH LAMAR BOULEVARD, GUADALUPE STREET, SOUTH CONGRESS AVENUE, AND LOCATED SOUTH OF U.S. HWY 183 AND NORTH OF LIGHTSEY ROAD/WOODWARD STREET. BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: PART 1. Subsection (F) of City Code Section 25-2-32 (Zoning Districts and Map Codes) is amended to delete “corridor overlay” and to add a new combining district that reads as follows: (F) Combining districts and map codes are as follows: (22) Equitable Transit-Oriented Development ….ETOD (23) density bonus ETOD …. DBETOD PART 2. Division 6, Article 2, Subchapter A of City Code Chapter 25-2 (Zoning) is amended to add a new Section 25-2-182 to read: § 25-2-182 EQUITABLE TRANSIT-ORIENTED DEVELOPMENT (ETOD) COMBINING DISTRICT PURPOSE AND BOUNDARIES. (A) The purpose of the Equitable Transit-Oriented Development (ETOD) combining district is to enhance transit-supportive uses, encourage more intentional and equitable land stewardship with increased bicycle, pedestrian, and transit connectivity, housing options and opportunities, public realm activation, and new economic opportunities near public transit. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 3/29/2024 11:31 AM ETOD/ ETOD Density Bonus Combining District Page 1 of 16 COA Law Department 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 WORKING DRAFT – SUBJECT TO CHANGE JOINT PUBLIC HEARING – VERSION 1 MARCH 29, 2024 (B) The boundaries of the ETOD district are identified in Exhibit “A” (ETOD Boundaries) and shall be incorporated into Chapter 25-2 (Appendix G). PART 3. Division 6, Article 3, Subchapter C of City Code Chapter 25-2 (Zoning) is amended to add a new Section 25-2-653 to read: § 25-2-653 EQUITABLE TRANSIT-ORIENTED DEVELOPMENT (ETOD) COMBINING DISTRICT REGULATIONS. (A) This section applies to a property with ETOD zoning. (B) This section governs over a conflicting …
WORKING DRAFT – SUBJECT TO CHANGE JOINT PUBLIC HEARING – VERSION 1 MARCH 29, 2024 ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 25 (LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE) OF THE CITY CODE RELATING TO REGULATIONS THAT APPLY TO PROPERTY WITH ONE DWELLING UNIT AND FLAG LOTS. BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: PART 1. Section 25-1-21 (Definitions) of City Code is amended to amend Subdivision (103) to read: (103) SIDE LOT LINE means a lot line intersecting the front lot line and extending a minimum distance of 25 [75] feet. PART 2. Section 25-1-22 (Measurements) of City Code is amended to amend Subsection (A) to read: § 25-1-22 MEASUREMENTS. (A) For MF-1 and less restrictive, lot [Lot] area is the net horizontal area within the lot lines, excluding the portion of the lot that: (1) [that] provides street access, if the lot is a flag lot; or (2) [that] is located below 492.8 feet of elevation above sea level, if the lot is adjacent to Lake Austin. (B) For SF-6 and more restrictive, lot area is the net horizontal area within the lot lines and: (1) (2) includes the portion of the lot that provides street access, if the lot is a flag lot, and excludes the portion of the lot that is located below 492.8 feet of elevation above sea level, if the lot is adjacent to Lake Austin. (C) Lot depth is the horizontal distance between the mid-point of the front lot line and the midpoint of the rear lot line. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 3/29/2024 11:47 AM HOME 2: 1 Unit Regulations & Flag Lots Page 1 of 11 COA Law Department 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 WORKING DRAFT – SUBJECT TO CHANGE JOINT PUBLIC HEARING – VERSION 1 MARCH 29, 2024 (D[C]) Except as otherwise provided in this title, lot width is measured at the front setback line and at a distance of 20 [50] feet to the rear of the front setback line. (E[D]) In determining required yards and setbacks for an irregularly shaped lot or a lot bounded by only three lot lines, the rear lot line is: …
Joint City Council & Planning Commission Public Hearing April 11, 2024 April 11 Joint Meeting Items Electric Vehicle Charging Use HOME Phase 2 (Smaller Lot Size for One Unit) Citywide Compatibility Changes Equitable Transit Oriented Development (ETOD) Overlay 2 Public Hearings & Engagement Joint City Council & Planning Commission Meeting April 11, 2024 Open Houses April 17, 2024 + April 20, 2024 (Virtual) Planning Commission Meetings April 23, 2024 + April 30, 2024 City Council Meeting May 16, 2024 3 Council Direction Electric Vehicle Charging HOME Phase 2 Citywide Compatibility Changes ETOD Overlay Resolution No. 20230608-082 provided direction to create a new land use for Electric Vehicle charging and define where EV charging facilities could be located. Resolution No. 20230720-126 provided direction to reduce minimum lot sizes for single-family zoning districts. Resolution No. 20230608-045 provided direction to simplify citywide compatibility standards and make them less restrictive. Resolution No. 20240201-054 provided direction to create and apply a new zoning district to support the Phase 1 Austin Light Rail alignment and Priority Extensions 4 Electric Vehicle Charging Use 5 Electric Vehicle Charging Use Resolution No. 20230608-082 directed staff to create a land use for Electric Vehicle Charging with the following considerations: – Prevent the use from becoming concentrated within activated or residential areas. – Allow the use through the conditional use permit process. – Limit the use to General Commercial Services (CS) or less restrictive zoning districts. Proposed use balances environmental benefits with land use considerations. 6 Electric Vehicle Charging Use Amend Subchapter A, Article 1 to define the new commercial use: Electric Vehicle Charging use is the use of a site for the charging of an electric vehicle (EV), including battery charging stations and rapid charging stations, each as defined by the United States Department of Energy. 7 Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Use Permitted, conditional, or prohibited use depending on the following factors: – Existing and Previous Land Use – Zoning Districts – Roadway Types – Site Area and Location 8 EV Charging Use Permitted use when the previous or existing land use is service station, if: – The base zoning district is commercial or industrial; and – The previous service station use was not converted to a residential or restaurant use. The use is prohibited underground. 9 EV Charging Use - Zoning Districts Permitted use if CS/less restrictive zoning district …
REGULAR CALLED MEETING of the COMPREHENSIVE PLAN JOINT COMMITTEE April 10th, 2024 at 4:00pm PERMITTING AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER, ROOM 2103 6310 WILHELMINA DELCO DR. AUSTIN, TEXAS Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely, call or email Ann DeSanctis, 512-974-3102, ann.desanctis@austintexas.gov. ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISSION CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS/COMMISSIONERS: PLANNING COMMISSION Grayson Cox, Vice Chair Adam Haynes Alberta Phillips Ryan Johnson Hank Smith, Chair David Fouts Carrie Thompson AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL APPROVAL OF MINUTES Approve the minutes of the COMPREHENSIVE PLAN JOINT COMMITTEE REGULAR CALLED MEETING on February 21, 2024. Staff briefing regarding ETOD amendments to Imagine Austin. 1. 2. STAFF BRIEFINGS DISCUSSION ITEMS DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 3. Discussion and action to approve transmission of CIP Memo from the Comprehensive Plan Joint Committee to the Planning Commission. The transmission of the memo of recommendations to the City Manager allows the Planning Commission to meet its Charter requirement to submit a list of capital improvements to the City Manager that implement the City’s Comprehensive Plan, Imagine Austin. Conduct officer elections for the Chair and Vice Chair. (include any other officers) 4. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair access. If requiring Sign Language Interpreters or alternative formats, please give notice at least 2 days (48 hours) before the meeting date. Please call Ann DeSanctis at the Planning Department, at 512-974-3102, for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Comprehensive Plan Joint Commission, please contact Ann DeSanctis at 512-974-3102.
REGULAR MEETING of the AIRPORT ADVISORY COMMISSION (AAC) April 10, 2024 3:00 PM 6310 WILHELMINA DELCO DR., ROOM 1405 AUSTIN, TEXAS 78752 Some members of the Commission may be participating via videoconference. Livestream of the meeting will be available at ATXN1 https://www.austintexas.gov/watch-atxn-live Audio of the meeting will be available as an alternative to attending in person. Please email Ammie Calderon at ammie.calderon@flyaustin.com by Noon of the day of the meeting for dial-in details. Public comment for general communication and for specific agenda items will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. In person registration is available for speakers who sign up at the meeting location prior to the meeting being called to order. Registration to speak remotely is available for speakers who have provided an email to Ammie Calderon at ammie.calderon@flyaustin.com, no later than Noon of the day before the meeting. CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS Chad Ennis Scott Madole Doyle Valdez Fang Fang Jeff Eller Wendy Price Todd, Chair Bakari Brock, Vice-Chair Patrick Rose, Secretary Raymond Young Jeremy Hendricks Jonathan Coon AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Public communication for items not on the agenda. The first 5 registered speakers will each be allowed a three minute allotment to address the Airport Advisory Commission on an item that is not posted on the agenda. Please see further instructions on registration above. Public communication for items included in the agenda as a Discussion/Action item. Registered speakers will each be allowed a three minute allotment to address the Airport Advisory 1 Commission on an item that is posted as a Discussion/Action item, but may not address the Airport Advisory Commission on an item posted as a Briefing. Please see further instructions on registration above. 1. Approve the minutes of the AAC regular meeting on March 13, 2024 APPROVAL OF MINUTES STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. February 2024 Financial Results presented by Rajeev Thomas, Chief Financial Officer 3. Air Service Update provided by Jamy Kazanoff, AUS Air Service Development 4. Journey with AUS (AUS AEDP/Capital Improvement Program) Active Projects Update provided by Lyn Estabrook, Deputy Chief Development Officer 5. Overview of Airport Community Open House event scheduled for April 27, 2024 presented by Kyle Carvell, Airport Relations Officer 6. Update on the appointment of Rajeev Thomas to the Austin-Bergstrom Landhost Enterprises, Inc. (ABLE) board of directors and amendments to ABLE articles of incorporation and bylaws provided by Tracy Thompson, Chief Officer of Business and External …
REGULAR MEETING of the AIRPORT ADVISORY COMMISSION (AAC) April 10, 2024 3:00 PM 6310 WILHELMINA DELCO DR., ROOM 1405 AUSTIN, TEXAS 78752 Some members of the Commission may be participating via videoconference. Livestream of the meeting will be available at ATXN1 https://www.austintexas.gov/watch-atxn-live Audio of the meeting will be available as an alternative to attending in person. Please email Ammie Calderon at ammie.calderon@flyaustin.com by Noon of the day of the meeting for dial-in details. Public comment for general communication and for specific agenda items will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. In person registration is available for speakers who sign up at the meeting location prior to the meeting being called to order. Registration to speak remotely is available for speakers who have provided an email to Ammie Calderon at ammie.calderon@flyaustin.com, no later than Noon of the day before the meeting. CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS Wendy Price Todd, Chair Bakari Brock, Vice-Chair Patrick Rose, Secretary Raymond Young Jeremy Hendricks Jonathan Coon Chad Ennis Scott Madole Doyle Valdez Fang Fang Jeff Eller AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Public communication for items not on the agenda. The first 5 registered speakers will each be allowed a three minute allotment to address the Airport Advisory Commission on an item that is not posted on the agenda. Please see further instructions on registration above. Public communication for items included in the agenda as a Discussion/Action item. Registered speakers will each be allowed a three minute allotment to address the Airport Advisory 1 1 Commission on an item that is posted as a Discussion/Action item, but may not address the Airport Advisory Commission on an item posted as a Briefing. Please see further instructions on registration above. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the AAC regular meeting on March 13, 2024 STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. February 2024 Financial Results presented by Rajeev Thomas, Chief Financial Officer 3. Air Service Update provided by Jamy Kazanoff, AUS Air Service Development 4. Journey with AUS (AUS AEDP/Capital Improvement Program) Active Projects Update provided by Lyn Estabrook, Deputy Chief Development Officer 5. Overview of Airport Community Open House event scheduled for April 27, 2024 presented by Kyle Carvell, Airport Relations Officer 6. Update on the appointment of Rajeev Thomas to the Austin-Bergstrom Landhost Enterprises, Inc. (ABLE) board of directors and amendments to ABLE articles of incorporation and bylaws provided by Tracy Thompson, Chief Officer of Business and …
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 …
MEMORANDUM TO: Airport Advisory Commissioners FROM: Rajeev Thomas, Chief Financial Officer, Aviation Department DATE: April 10, 2024 SUBJECT: Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) Update February 2024 Financial Results Passenger traffic totaled 1,464,979 in February 2024, an increase of 0.1% compared to February 2023. Average daily departures decreased from 245 in February 2023 to 223 in February 2024, a decrease of 22 daily departures or 8.9% resulting primarily from changes in service offered by air carriers. Table #1 FY 2024 February FY 2023 February Variance Fav (Unfav) FY 2024 YTD FY 2023 YTD Variance YTD Fav (Unfav) Enplanements Landing Weights Cargo Tonnage Operating Revenue Airport OPEX Total Requirements Net Income Before Federal Relief Federal Relief Reimbursement Net Income After Federal Relief 730,172 725,772 0.6% 4,347,885 4,270,682 932,784,917 988,129,188 (5.6%) 5,536,656,767 5,435,197,813 12,099 12,830 (5.7%) 61,285 63,150 1.8% 1.9% (3.0%) $23,238,463 $12,029,927 $18,816,308 $4,422,155 $0 $4,422,155 $19,702,322 $3,536,141 $126,319,371 $108,167,179 $18,152,193 $9,366,460 ($2,663,467) $59,977,581 $45,705,234 ($14,272,347) $15,275,790 ($3,540,518) $93,918,051 $75,260,362 ($18,657,688) $4,426,532 $4,147,256 $8,573,788 ($4,377) $32,401,321 $32,906,816 ($505,495) ($4,147,256) $0 $25,811,321 ($25,811,321) ($4,151,633) $32,401,321 $58,718,137 ($26,316,816) Table #1 illustrates February 2024’s enplanements totaled 730,172, an increase of 0.6% compared to February 2023. Landing weights totaled 933 million pounds in February 2024 representing a decrease of 5.6% compared to February 2023. Cargo volume totaled 12,099 tons in February 2024, a decrease of 5.7% compared to February 2023. The decline in cargo volume compared to the prior year is the result of declines in mail cargo and tonnage carried from major cargo carriers. February 2024 operating revenue totals $23.2M, an increase of 17.9% or $3.5M compared to February 2023. The increase in operating revenue primarily results from updated airline rates for FY24 and changes to the parking rate structure from prior year. February 2024 operating revenue is composed of 49.2% airline revenue, 49.1% non-airline revenue, and 1.7% interest income. Airport operating expenses totaled $12.0M for the month, an increase of 28.4% or $2.7M compared to February 2023. The increase in operating expenses results from higher personnel costs from increased headcount and wage adjustments, costs associated with APD and ARFF units, and contractual costs including parking services and baggage handling system maintenance. AUS reported a $4.4M surplus in February 2024, which aligns with the surplus (before federal relief funding) in February 2023. Fiscal Year 2024 Financial Results FY2024 Year to Date (YTD) Operating Revenue totals $126.3M compared to $108.2M in FY2023, a 16.8% increase. Airport Operating …
April 2024 Air Service Snapshot AUS monthly seat comparisons, October ‘23 – July ‘24, compared to 2019 (pre-Covid) (chart one) and compared to previous year (chart two): Highlights of recent air service announcements/developments include: • Aeromexico upgauged MEX service from 99-seat E190 to 160-seat B737-800 eff. June 21 ’24 • Air Canada will resume service to YVR on May 1 ’24 & will start new service to YUL eff. May 3 ’24 • Alaska dropped seasonal BOI service; suspended SJC from Mar 14 – April 1 & disc. after April 11 • Allegiant new 2/Wk service to EUG starts May 31 ’24 • American summary of 2024 service pulldown: o Discontinued ABQ, BZN, CVG, CZM, EGE, ELP, IAD, JAX, MBJ, MCI, MEM, NAS, OKC, PUJ, RSW, SMF, TPA &TUL o LIR – last flight April 2; PVR – last flight April 3; RNO – will resume May 6 o Added Saturday only service to ECP and VPS for June 8 – August 3 o Will end ASE service this Summer on August 5 instead of September 3 o Added 3 roundtrips to AGS in April for the Masters and 2 roundtrips to SDF in May for the Kentucky Derby • Delta started BNA 3x MAF 3x & MFE 3x; also increased CVG 1x→2x & RDU 2x→3 same day; added AGS roundtrips on April 10 & 15 for the Masters golf tournament • Hawaiian added HNL 4th weekly flight for May 25 – Sept 2 • • KLM will use the 318-seat B787-10 for April 1 – June 1 instead of the 275-seat B787-9 (16% increase in JetBlue will discontinue FLL after April 30 seats) and the B777-200ER (288 seats) from June 3 – October 26 • Lufthansa brought back the B787-9 (294 seat) starting Jan. 15 ’24 and will increase service to 5/Wk on June 5 ’24 for the Summer season • Southwest Sat. only SJU service started Mar 9 ’24; loaded SDF flights on May 2 & 5 for Kentucky Derby • VivaAerobus started new MTY service eff. Mar. 22 ‘24 • WestJet will resume YYC service on Apr 28 ‘24 • April ‘24 v April ‘23 (down 8 destinations based on sample week schedule): o + destinations: AGS, OMA, PIT, PTY & SJU o – destinations: CZM, JAX, LIR, MBJ, MEM, NAS, PUJ, PVR, RNO, RSW, SDF, SRQ, VPS New AUS Nonstop Service for 2024 April 2024 v. …
Airport Expansion and Development Program (AEDP) Active Projects Update Airport Advisory Commission, April 2024 Lyn Estabrook – Deputy Chief Development Officer LEGEND • AEDP Airfield Infrastructure – Midfield Taxiways • AEDP Building Demolition (locations shown on slide) • Cargo Development East • West Gates Expansion / Gate 13 • Midfield Investigations & • Vehicle Checkpoints Existing Terminal Baggage Handling System Upgrades • AUS Fuel Facility Phase 2 (Tenant led, AUS Fuels Project) • Utility Infrastructure Campus-Wide UICW • Relocate Central Utility Plant AEDP Airfield Infrastructure - Midfield Taxiways AUS Project Lead – Ellen Brunjes-Brandt Project Manager – Samantha Pinto Project number – 13188.003 Description: Design and construct two parallel Midfield Taxiways with connectors and access to the maintenance ramp. The project includes bridges for vehicle access to the midfield, utility relocation, drainage improvements, demolition of existing pavements and infrastructure, new fencing, service roads and modifications to Emma Browning Rd. Other Notes: This project will provide connectivity between the east and west side of the airport when the existing midfield taxiways are removed to build a second concourse. Risk Mitigation Relocation of Austin Energy service line to South Terminal to enable bridge construction. Early submission of electrical service 9/22/23 PFAS Management and TCEQ coordination Coordination and Strategy ongoing Status: • 60% Design Complete – Construction Value with Precon Services $284.5 M Project Schedule: • Preconstruction Services: $1M • Design Package 1: $54.7 M • Design Package 2: $228.8 M • 90% Design Anticipated April 26, 2024 • Planned RCA launch for additional construction authority – July 2024 Envision Design Build Activate %DBE: Design: 17% Construction: 11.12% Delivery Methods: Design: RS&H Construction: Construction Manager At Risk (CMAR): Austin Bridge and Road Project Budget: Spent To Date: $6,970,854 Obligated: $9,423,176 Total Budget: $323,757,200 Midfield Investigations and Vehicle Checkpoints Champion Sponsor – Towanda Cordon Project Manager – Torrey Henson Project number – 6000.121 Description: This project will expand guard-shacks at two vehicle Checkpoints, Alpha and Charlie, to allow efficient and secure access to the Aircraft Operations Area. The Midfield survey scope has been completed. Risk Mitigation Checkpoints A & C Design underway. The Aircraft Operations Area must remain secure. All activities remain operational during construction phase. Work with project teams and stakeholders, and tenants prior to construction beginning. Provide alternative routes to access the Aircraft Operations Area and increase security awareness to contractors during construction phase. Status: The design for both Checkpoints Alpha and …
Airport Open House Reunion Comunitaria del Aeropuerto Airport Advisory Commission April 10, 2024 Kyle Carvell Airport Relations Officer AUS Community Affairs Division Airport Open House – January 2023 Join Us! “Come and Go” style General airport info and displays Journey with AUS improvement projects Airport representatives to answer questions Live music Free food from AUS concessions Family-friendly activates Information about careers with AUS Spanish interpretation Survey and feedback opportunities Mobile vaccine clinic Summer camp registration information Outreach and Promotion Paid Media: Stakeholder and Community Outreach: • Community Impact Digital & Print Ads • Emailed invitations to database contacts • El Mundo Print Ads • KUT/KUTX Radio Ads • The Austin Monitor Digital Ads • The Austin Common social media Social Media Campaign: • Consistent posts on major platforms, including Instagram, Facebook, X, LinkedIn, NextDoor • Cross-promotion with City Council, City departments • Direct outreach to community groups and HOAs • Flyers posted in libraries, rec. centers, coffee shops, schools • Yard signs in adjacent neighborhoods Event Website + Eventbrite Page: austintexas.gov/Airport/OpenHouse Multiple rooms and spaces will feature opportunities for interaction and information-sharing Questions? Visit the project page for more details: austintexas.gov/airport/openhouse
