PLD Commercial Development Input SURVEY RESPONSE REPORT 09 May 2022 - 11 July 2022 PROJECT NAME: Parkland Dedication for Commercial Development PLD Commercial Development Input : Survey Report for 09 May 2022 to 11 July 2022 SURVEY QUESTIONS Page 1 of 57 PLD Commercial Development Input : Survey Report for 09 May 2022 to 11 July 2022 Q1 Approximately how far is your place of work from a public park? 16 (5.0%) 16 (5.0%) 109 (33.7%) 109 (33.7%) 72 (22.3%) 72 (22.3%) 58 (18.0%) 58 (18.0%) 68 (21.1%) 68 (21.1%) Question options Less than 1/4 mile 1/4 to 1/2 mile 1/2 to 1 mile More than 1 mile I do not know where the closest park or natural space is Optional question (321 response(s), 8 skipped) Question type: Radio Button Question Page 2 of 57 PLD Commercial Development Input : Survey Report for 09 May 2022 to 11 July 2022 Q2 How often do you access public parks before, during, or after work? 25 (7.7%) 25 (7.7%) 47 (14.5%) 47 (14.5%) 30 (9.3%) 30 (9.3%) 37 (11.4%) 37 (11.4%) 185 (57.1%) 185 (57.1%) Question options Never Rarely (fewer than 5 times a year) Occasionally (5 to 10 times a year) Sometimes (10 to 20 times a year) Often (more than twice a month) Optional question (322 response(s), 7 skipped) Question type: Radio Button Question Page 3 of 57 PLD Commercial Development Input : Survey Report for 09 May 2022 to 11 July 2022 Q3 If you visit park space before, during, or after the work day, please share how you use the park (choose all that apply). 250 190 275 250 225 200 175 150 125 100 75 50 25 145 109 50 34 Question options Other (please specify) Exercise (walking, running, biking, workout equipment, etc.) Relaxation, meditation, mental breaks Eating or picnicking Part of your commute to or from work Connecting with friends or family Optional question (304 response(s), 25 skipped) Question type: Checkbox Question Page 4 of 57 PLD Commercial Development Input : Survey Report for 09 May 2022 to 11 July 2022 Q4 What park amenities would encourage you to visit a nearby public park before, during, or after the work day? (choose all that apply) 251 203 184 115 91 79 71 95 59 275 250 225 200 175 150 125 100 75 50 25 Question options Multipurpose field or lawn Exercise or workout equipment Trails …
• Regarding the parkland acquisition list included in the Q&A for PC (answer to question 20), can you please share the data as a spreadsheet with the inclusion of zip codes and/or city council districts? See chart and map below • In terms of the standard of 9.4 acres for every thousand residents, can you please share what standards do other peer cities employ in terms of acreage for every thousand residents? (Peer cities may include Dallas, Houston, Denver, San Diego, Portland) Other cities vary in the level of service required by parkland dedication and/or park impact fees. San Diego ranges across different types (single family, multi family, and accessory) and different planning areas in the city: 165.96 square feet of parkland per unit to 544.94 square feet of parkland per unit – equal to an approximate equivalent of 2.24 acres per 1,000 people to 7.36 acres per 1,000 people. Madison, WI has 10.13 acres per 1,000 people. Dallas ranges from 1 acre per 100 single family homes to 1 acre per 255 multifamily homes; that ranges from an equivalent 3.57 acres per 1,000 people to 2.3 acres per 1,000 people. Minneapolis requirements are 287.5 square feet per every downtown dwelling unit, and 435.6 square feet per dwelling unit outside downtown; that would equate to roughly 3.88 per 1,000 people to 4.55 acres per 1,000 people. Atlanta’s level of service—including commercial--range from 17.07 acres to 2.83 acres for every 1,000 functional population; range is based on region, and discounts are applied to the functional population calculation depending on density Dr. John R Crompton’s studies have documented the requirements across Texas in his study “Parkland Dedication: An Underutilized Resource”, published this year (see attached, page 36-38 includes a table summarizing the requirements across Texas). For further reference, the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) states that the typical park service is 9.9 acres per 1,000 people. The 2017 Trust for Public Land City Parks Facts report also includes a table with acres per 1,000 people in all major cities in US: Austin has an established goal of 24 park acres per 1,000 residents. Currently, Austin declined to 18 acres per 1,000, as the city has grown. Parkland dedication is intended to help maintain the park level of service; as such, it is currently set to 9.4 acres per 1,000 people, which was calculated using the acreage of pocket parks, neighborhood parks, …
B-6242 10/10 Parkland Dedication Ordinances in Texas: A Missed Opportunity? Parkland Dedication Ordinances in Texas: A Missed Opportunity? John L. Crompton Distinguished Professor and Regents Professor Department of Recreation, Park and Tourism Sciences Texas A&M University Foreword by Jamie Rae Walker Texas AgriLife Extension Specialist This study was supported in part by a grant from the Terese and Jacob Hershey Foundation 1. Executive summary ................................................................................ 7 2. Evolution of parkland dedication ordinances in Texas.......................... 11 3. Assessing the constitutionality of parkland dedication ordinances in Texas: a framework of four criteria .................................................. 19 Contents Calculation of the amount of a park dedication requirement .........................................19 Overview of parkland dedication requirements in Texas cities ..................................23 Calculation of the parkland dedication requirement ..............................................24 Calculation of the fee-in-lieu .......................................................................................26 Calculation of park development fees .......................................................................28 The leverage potential of dedication ordinances .....................................................30 Credit for private park and recreation amenities .....................................................32 Reimbursement clause .................................................................................................34 Timing of the dedication requirement .......................................................................35 Adherence to the nexus principle ....................................................................................35 Time limitation for expending fees-in-lieu .....................................................................36 The scope and range of Texas cities’ parkland dedication ordinances ......................38 Types of parks specified in the ordinances ...............................................................38 Nonresidential parkland dedications ........................................................................40 Extending ordinances to extraterritorial jurisdictions .............................................41 4. Time frame for revising ordinances ...................................................... 43 5. Criteria for acceptance of parkland ..................................................... 45 Minimum size ........................................................................................................................45 Acceptability of floodplain and detention pond land ......................................................45 6. Concluding comments ......................................................................... 49 The unrealized potential of parkland dedication ordinances .........................................49 Restricted scope ..................................................................................................................49 Below-cost dedications ......................................................................................................50 Why is the potential not being realized? ............................................................................52 Inertia ...................................................................................................................................52 Opposition from the development community ............................................................52 The economic case for parkland dedication ordinances ..................................................54 The emerging O&M argument ............................................................................................56 The political case for parkland dedication .........................................................................57 7. References ........................................................................................... 61 1— 5 Executive summary Foreword The population of Texas continues to grow rapidly, and cities are confronted with the challenge of providing facilities to service this growth. Over the past 25 years, about 50 Texas cities have enacted parkland dedication ordinances to address park needs related to such growth. In this publication, John L. Crompton, Distinguished Professor and Regents Professor at Texas A&M University, reviews parkland dedication ordinances that have been enacted in 48 Texas cities. The analysis identifies what constitutes best practices when establishing or revising a parkland dedication ordinance. We hope this information will enlighten Texas community leaders on the possibilities this approach offers for ensuring that future residents have access to parkland and the associated benefits. …
PROPOSED CHANGES TO ARTICLE 14 (PARKLAND DEDICATION) ADDING COMMERCIAL PARKLAND DEDICATION REQUIREMENTS DRAFT SUBJECT TO ADDITIONAL CHANGES VERSION TWO ARTICLE 14. PARKLAND DEDICATION.1 § 25-1-601 GENERAL PROVISIONS. (A) The City of Austin has determined that recreational areas in the form of public parks are necessary for the well-being of residents and employees. The City has further determined that the approval of new residential and commercial development is reasonably related to the need for additional parkland and park amenities to serve new development. This article establishes a fair method for determining parkland dedication, or the payment of a fee in-lieu of dedication, to be required as a condition to the approval of new development in an amount proportionate to the impact of development on existing parks and established levels of service. (B) Except as otherwise provided in this section, the parkland dedication requirements of this article apply to: (1) a residential and commercial subdivision within the planning jurisdiction; a site plan within the zoning jurisdiction that includes residential units or commercial square footage [a hotel-motel use]; and a [residential]building permit for residential and commercial development, as provided under Section 25-1-608 (Dedication of Land or Payment In-Lieu at Building Permit). (C) The following are exempt from the requirements of this article: a subdivision or site plan for which parkland was previously dedicated or payment made under this title, except for the dwelling units or commercial square footage [lots] that exceed the number for which dedication or payment was made; (2) development within the City's extraterritorial jurisdiction that is within Travis County and governed by Title 30 (Austin/Travis County Subdivision Regulations); and (3) affordable dwelling units that are certified under the S.M.A.R.T. Housing Policy approved by the city council. (2) (3) (1) (D) The following definitions apply throughout this article: (1) ANNUAL OCCUPANCY RATE means the hotel-motel occupancy rate for the City of Austin, as reported annually by the Texas Economic Development & Tourism Office. (2) COMMERCIAL OCCUPANCY RATE means the City of Austin’s current commercial occupancy rate as determined annually by the director annually using the most recent data from the Austin Chamber of Commerce or a comparable source if deemed appropriate by the director. (3) COMMUTER POPULATION PERCENTAGE means the percentage of employees who live outside the City of Austin’s corporate limits, as determined by the most recent United States Census. 1Editor's note(s)—Ord. No. 20160128-086, Pt. 2, adopted February 8, 2016 …
Regular Meeting of the Construction Advisory Committee Tuesday, August 9, 2022 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM One Texas Center – Congress Conference Room 505 Barton Springs Road, 3rd Floor Austin, Texas If view online televised, you may the meeting the Construction Advisory Committee may be participating by at: Some members of videoconference. http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live 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 Vanessa Ibanez at 512-974-1058 or vanessa.ibanez@austintexas.gov. CURRENT BOARD COMMISSIONERS: Lyn Nance-Hendricks, Chair Bob Batlan Michelle Dahlstrom Candelario Vazquez Jeff Musgrove, Vice Chair Anna Bocchini Sean Forkner Calvin Williams AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first five speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Construction Advisory Committee Regular Meeting on June, 14, 2022. STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. DISCUSSION ITEMS 3. 4. 5. 6. Director’s Report on Public Works Project Updates – Eric Bailey Discussion of Rest Break Ordinance – Willis Adams Presentation regarding Prevailing Wage Performance – Sam Hernandez Presentation regarding Program Overview – Edward Campos Presentation regarding Results of the 2022 Disparity Study – Edward Campos, Dr. Tamela Saldana, and Felicia Shaw FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Economic Development Incentive Program Expedited Permitting Process 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 Vanessa Ibanez with Public Works Department, at 512-974-1058, for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Construction Advisory Committee, please contact Vanessa Ibanez at 512-974-1058
Commercial Parkland Dedication WG Recommendations Amend ment # Commis sioner Pg # Section Proposed Amendment Proposed Text Change (Underline added text/Strikethrough deleted text) Text Change Included in Amendment (YES/NO) References and Notes (if needed) PARD Staff Response Cox §25-1-601 (C) 1 Add parkland dedication / fee exemption for small businesses - need to define size of "small business" - 5,000 SF suggested via stakeholder feedback (6) new, addition, and/or remodeled commercial developments that are smaller than 5,000 s.f. in area Cox §25-1-601 (C) 1 Add parkland dedication / fee exemption for certain arts and culture uses - need to define uses - music venues and museums suggested via stakeholder feedback Cox §25-1-602 4 Add parkland dedication / fee credit for private maintenance of public parkland dedicated - a minimum of 10% credit and up to a maximum of 25% credit at the discretion of the Director based on the estimated value of the approved Parkland Development and Maintenance Agreement (5) art galleries, art workshops, theaters, and live music venues (pending Resolution No. 20220728-094) as defined in Section 25-2-4 (M) if the applicant agrees to a private Parkland Improvement and Operations Agreement approved by PARD, the amount of parkland owed may be reduced by a minimum of 10% and up to a maximum of 25% at the discretion of the Director based on the estimated value of the approved Agreement 1 2 3 4 5 7 8 9 Cox §25-1-607 Shaw §25-1-601 1 10 Parkland dedication and fee-in-lieu assessment is set at the time of site plan submission and the assessment does not change throughout the development process, unless the project substantially changes in nature PARD staff shall reassess ordinance efficacy on an annual basis, and present findings to PARB and PC, including an annual evaluation and update of the estimated telecommuting rates in the Austin metro area. 6 Shaw §25-1-603 (C) 6 Consider allowing partial credit for parkland within the 25-year floodplain if it can be activated safety as determined by the Director. Shaw Explore opportunities to integrate parkland with bus and rail transit stops along transit corridors Azhar §25-1-608 11 All fees should be collected at the time of building Azhar §25-1-602 (E) 3 permit approval and before the permit is issued. the process for land dedication, if required, is unchanged In the case of mixed-use developments, collect the higher fee of the two assessed for residential and commercial …
THE AUS WAY Project: Create a task force to develop a definition for the "AUS Way" The Team Diana Gierse Michelle Frith Sylvester Martin Phuong Nguyen Shelley Buchman Jim Ann Carter Towanda Cordon Tae Gallegos Andrea Garza Mark Janchar Jill Goodman Robert Kibbie Rohini Kumarage Alexis Marrero Miranda Munford Rita Lopez THE WHY • Building capacity through positive culture • Organizational Identity • Retention JOURNEY AUGUST - NOVEMBER JOURNEY FEBRUARY MARCH Methodology Data: Workshops Engagement Survey ET Feedback Does it tell me who our organization is? Can it drive behavior? Standards Does it set expectations? It is true? Who are we when we are at our best? Data: All positive comments from employee engagement survey What words would you use to describe this organization at its best? (all) The AUS Way Committed Focused Together The AUS Way Committed: We love our job, our community, and work to be a good neighbor. We get it done no matter the challenges. Focused: We love our airport. We work hard to be efficient and provide a safe and satisfying journey for all travelers. We strive to proactively create a friendly and uniquely Austin guest experience. Together: We care about one another. We come together to support one another, engage with one another and lift each other up. Vision: Gateway to the world for all. The AUS Way Every Day. Mission: To provide safe journeys to the world, economic opportunity to our community, and be the employer of choice. DIVISION MANAGERS SUMMIT 2022 Next Steps 1 2 3 1. Communicate AUS Way to all employees 2. Create internal messaging with AUS Way "swag" 3. Begin phase 2 – who we want to be Questions
Planning Commission Working Group Commercial Parkland Dedication Amendments 8/8/2022 Amendment # Commissioner Section Pg # Proposed Amendment References and Notes (if needed) PARD Staff Response Cox §25-1-601 (C) 1 Add parkland dedication / fee exemption for small businesses - need to define size of "small business" - 5,000 SF suggested via stakeholder feedback Text Change Included i YES Cox §25-1-601 (C) 1 Add parkland dedication / fee exemption for certain arts and culture uses - need to define uses - music venues and museums suggested via stakeholder feedback YES Cox §25-1-602 4 Add parkland dedication / fee credit for private maintenance of public parkland dedicated - a minimum of 10% credit and up to a maximum of 25% credit at the discretion of the Director based on the estimated value of the approved Parkland Development and Maintenance Agreement YES Cox §25-1-607 10 Parkland dedication and fee-in-lieu assessment is set at the time of site plan submission and the assessment does not change throughout the development process, unless the project substantially changes in nature TBD For - Vesting the fee rate at time of SDP submittal might provide more certainty in the financing for developers and reduce workload for staff at the end of September issuing fees prior to Oct 1. Vesting fees to SDP submittal would require City Council to add language to the budget adoption ordinance. Part 3 of the adopting ordinance language below would need to be modified. Neutral - This has a minimal impact on the outcomes of the ordinance, but may open the ordinance to increased legal scrutiny as not all developments are treated equally, unless it can be shown that there is no impact on parkland by new commercial development less than 5,000 sq ft. Would likely also exempt any commercial space proposed with VMU developments as well as most fast-food chains (average McDonalds is 4,000 sq ft, average Chipotle is 2,580 sq ft). Exemption would not apply if critical connection or greenbelt gap is identified on site. Staff recommends tying the minimum requirement to the functional population, so if a commercial development was small enough to produce less than 1 whole functional population, it would be exempt (4,256 sq ft for retail) Neutral - This has a minimal impact on the outcomes of the ordinance, but may open the ordinance to increased legal scrutiny as not all developments are treated equally, unless it can …
August 9, 2022 Planning Commission Question and Answer Report Item 10 Question Thompson: One of the questions I had during our last hearing was about the number of reverse commuters, people who live in Austin but work in a neighboring community. Staff said they didn’t have the answer but would have the data by our next meeting. Staff responded to some of the questions in our last hearing including some of mine, but there response was more about why the data was unnecessary in their thinking. I just wanted to follow up and make sure that staff would have the data before our next meeting. Staff Response: According to the American Community Survey data, there are 73,792 workers living in Austin and working outside of Austin. These workers would be residents of Austin, with access to Austin’s park system and addressed through residential requirements. The number of employees working in Austin (those residing in the city and outside) according to the same survey is 747,394, however, the 73,792 is not part of that sum, since they work outside of Austin. They are counted as residents. The use of other jurisdictions’ park systems by those workers during their workday is not something we can affect. Note that Hutto, for example, also has a commercial parkland dedication requirement.
PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION 20220809-10 Date: August 9, 2022 Subject: Commercial Parkland Dedication Motioned By: Commissioner Azhar Recommendation Approve Staff’s recommendation related to amendments to Title 25-1 of the City Code to require parkland dedication for commercial developments and include the following amendments: Seconded By: Vice-Chair Hempel • Add parkland dedication / fee exemption for small businesses - need to define size of "small business" - 5,000 SF • PARD staff shall reassess ordinance efficacy on an annual basis, and present findings to PARB and PC, including an annual evaluation and update of the estimated telecommuting rates in the Austin metro area. • Consider allowing partial credit for parkland within the 25-year floodplain if it can be activated safety as determined by the Director. • Explore opportunities to integrate parkland with bus and rail transit stops along transit • corridors. In the case of mixed-use developments, collect the higher fee of the two assessed for residential and commercial uses. • Use a 10-year average to calculate the cost of acquiring parkland in the formula. • The cost or the square footage of public exterior activity amenities provided in commercial projects shall be subtracted from the overall parkland dedication or fee requirement. • Exempt Commercial developments in projects with a Master Development Agreement or a Master Development Agreement in negotiations as of August 1, 2022 for the development of City-Owned property. • Consider adjusting or developing a unique parkland dedication formula for hotels in order • Exempt all income-restricted affordable units from the residential parkland dedication to assess their unique usage. fee. 1 of 2 • Create parkland credit process toward area target ratios based on public realm amenities & publicly accessible privately owned open space, comparable to parkland and related amenities, at a credit percentage determined by PARD staff. Insert, “ 5) art galleries, art workshops, theaters, and live music venues (pending Resolution No. 20220728-094) as defined in Section 25-2-4” Insert , “M) if the applicant agrees to a private Parkland Improvement and Operations Agreement approved by PARD, the amount of parkland owed may be reduced by a minimum of 10% and up to a maximum of 25% at the discretion of the Director based on the estimated value of the approved Agreement” Insert, “Parkland dedication and fee-in-lieu assessment is set at the time of site plan submission and the assessment does not change throughout the development process, unless the project …
Section 11 Neighborhood Park Mueller Commission Presentation August 9, 2022 Location of park in Mueller’s newest neighborhood - Section 11 Google Map view (2022) Site Plan Bird’s-Eye View of Park from Northwest corner looking to Southeast STORAGE WC Pavilion Plan View of Dry Creek, Stacked Stone Wall, Vine Trellis-Covered Terrace and Pavilion View from Vine Trellis-Covered Terrace to Open Lawn Area View of Chennault St Streetscape at Mid-Block Seating Pavilion Color and Materials (Steel of Trellis will be allowed to weather.)
Airport Expansion Development Program Airfield Infrastructure Construction Manager at Risk (CMR) Solicitation No. CLMA046 Airport Expansion Development Program (AEDP)- Major Elements • Meet the air service needs of Central Texas Airfield and Utility Infrastructure 10+ Gate Midfield Concourse Barbara Jordan Terminal Expansion • Meet the needs of airlines serving the airport and region • Maintain excellent passenger experience • Provide flexible expansion for dynamic airline growth 1 Bridge to Light Rail Station Tunnel Expandable for Future Growth Barbara Jordan Terminal New Terminal Curb and Access Road Source: City of Austin Department of Aviation AEDP Anticipated Schedule 2 Bridge, New Curb and Roadway AEDP Anticipated Schedule 3 AEDP Airfield Infrastructure Project Midfield Taxiways The AEDP Airfield Infrastructure Project establishes new Airfield Design Group 5 midfield taxiways to provide increased connectivity between the east and west sides of the airfield and future concourses • Pre-construction services/enabling • Site preparations, building/infrastructure demolition • Airfield utility infrastructure • Taxiway bridges at Emma Browning Ave • Airfield Design Group 5 (ADG V) midfield taxiways AEDP Airfield Infrastructure E R U T U F 4 Source : Evaluation of Mid-Field Taxiway Realignment, KSA 2020 AEDP Airfield Infrastructure Overview Schedule Phase Design Consultant Solicitation [Awarded] CMAR Solicitation CLMA046 Design Phase Permitting / GMP Development Phase Construction Phase Start 1/22 3/22 9/22 1/24 10/24 Finish 8/22 12/22 12/23 9/24 10/26 5 Preconstruction Services • Value engineering • Cost estimating • Construction Scheduling • Phasing Plans • Constructability review • Safety input and review • Estimating • DBE outreach • GMP Development 6 Initial Construction Scope • Establish temporary construction including, office, utilities, haul roads, concrete production center. • Demolish: building structures, abandoned foundations, fencing, roadway, airfield pavement and abandoned utilities within the project limits of construction. 7 Airfield Scope • Prepare subgrade, base materials, • Construct concrete taxiway pavement and asphalt shoulder pavement • Pavement Marking • Construct aircraft rated taxiway bridges over Emma Browning • Construct enhanced security fencing, security checkpoint with access control and utilities • Reconfigure Emma Browning and construct airport service roads 8 Electrical Scope • Install airfield taxiway edge and centerline lighting fixtures and circuits, airfield signage, electrical vault improvements, install new regulators, S1 cut outs, control cabling and update airfield lighting control system • Coordinate with Austin Energy modifications to primary power lines • Modify secondary service to existing locations as needed (ramp lighting, water quality ponds) 9 Utility Scope • Construct …
Austin Airport Advisory Commission Recognition of Stephen Khanoyan WHEREAS, Stephen Khanoyan has served as Division Manager, Airport Affairs at the Austin Bergstrom International Airport since March 2021; WHEREAS, Stephen has supported the Austin Airport Advisory Commission during his tenure; WHEREAS, Stephen has served during especially tumultuous times of the COVID‐ 19 pandemic; WHEREAS, during this time Austin Bergstrom International Airport has relaunched its multibillion dollar Airport Expansion and Development Program and has operated under tremendous lockdown, then growth pressures, and the Airport Commission has increasingly engaged; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Austin Airport Advisory Commission wishes to express its appreciation to Stephen Khanoyan for a job well done and wishes him well in all future endeavors, and, further, that this resolution of Appreciation and Support be duly recorded and spread across the minutes of the Austin Airport Advisory Commission this 9th day of August, 2022. __________/s/_______________ Eugene Sepulveda, Chair _________/s/________________ Wendy Todd Davis, Vice Chair _________/s/________________ Jeremy Hendricks, Secretary
