TOURISM COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES (12, JUNE, 2024) TOURISM COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES 12, JUNE 2024 The TOURISM COMMISSION convened in a REGULAR meeting on 12, JUNE 2024, at 301 w. Second St. in Austin, Texas. Vice Chair, Ed Bailey called the TOURISM COMMISSION Meeting to order at 3:08 p.m. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance: Commissioners Ed Bailey, Mike Cannatti, Greg Chanon, Stefani Mathis, John Riedie and Christian Tschoepe Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Chair Daniel Ronan and Commissioner Aileen Bazan Board Members/Commissioners Absence: Commissioners Bishop Chappell and Anna Panossian APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the TOURISM COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING on May 8, 2024. The minutes from the meeting of 5/8/2024 were approved on Commissioner Chanon’s motion and Commissioner Riedie second on a 7-0-1 vote. Commissioners Aileen Bazan, Ed Bailey, Greg Chanon, Stefani Mathis, John Riedie, Daniel Ronan, and Christian Tschoepe approved the vote. Commissioners Bishop Chappell and Anna Panossian were absent. Commissioner Mike Cannatti abstained. Commissioner Cannatti did inquire the Approved minutes during the May meeting regarding the April 10 minutes. More planned discussion with guidance from the clerk’s office during our July minutes. STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. Staff Liaison, Felicia Ojeda briefed the board on the important deadline for the Annual Internal Review, upcoming schedule changes for upcoming meetings, and vacancy for District 4. 1 TOURISM COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES DISCUSSION ITEMS variety of items (12, JUNE, 2024) 3. 4. 5. 6. Catherine Whited, Co-Chair of the Austin Museum Partnership, presented on Austin Museum Economy and its impact on Tourism. Rowena Dasch, Executive Director of the Neill-Cochran House Museum, presented on the Neill-Cochran House Museum and implications for Museum Tourism in Austin. Brittany Petrilli, Executive Director of the Texas Association of Museums, presented on the Texas Museum Economy in Texas and implications for Austin, Texas Tourism Economy. Discussion of the Annual Internal Review for the Tourism Commission Board for August 2023- June 2024. a. Commissioner Mathis requested to see the previous year report to review as well. b. Review the statements from last year’s goals and objectives section. c. Commissioner Cannatti suggested to add in Item A for the Goals and Objectives in the new year: i. Continue discussions that aid in increasing “TOURISM” and HOT tax revenue… Motion to adjourn the meeting by Commissioner Riedie and seconded by Commissioner Mathis. Vice Chair Bailey adjourned the meeting at 4:40pm due to lack of quorum. The minutes were approved at …
EARLY CHILDHOOD COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES JUNE 12, 2024 EARLY CHILDHOOD COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES WEDNESDAY, JUNE 12, 2024 The Early Childhood Council convened in a regular meeting on Wednesday, June 12, 2024, at City Hall, Board & Commission Room #1101, 301 West Second Street in Austin, Texas. Chair McHorse called the Early Childhood Council Meeting to order at 9:01 a.m. Board Members in Attendance: Chair McHorse and Members Hedrick, McIllwain, Navarro, and Selig. Board Members in Attendance Remotely: Vice Chair Hamilton and Members Cormie, Gordon, Green-Otero, McCollum, Schennum, and Vargas Staff in Attendance: Caitlin Oliver, Cindy Gamez, Rachel Farley, and Alejandra Mireles PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first five speakers to register 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. There was no public comment. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Early Childhood Council Regular Meeting on May 8, 2024 The minutes from the meeting on 5/8/2024 were approved unanimously on Member Navarro’s motion and Member Hedrick’s second, on an 11-0 vote. Member Schennum was absent at time of the vote. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 2. Discussion and vote to approve Quality-of-Life (QoL) Study Workgroup membership EARLY CHILDHOOD COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES JUNE 12, 2024 Member Vargas moved to approve Monica Guzmán, policy director at Go Austin/Vamos Austin (GAVA), as a community member of the ECC QoL Study Workgroup. Member Green-Otero provided a second, and the motion passed unanimously on an 11-0 vote. Member Schennum was absent at time of the vote. WORKING GROUP UPDATES 3. Updates from the ECC QoL Study Workgroup regarding the first meeting with the study vendor The QoL Study Workgroup met with the study vendor, Decision Information Resources, Inc., on June 11, 2024, to discuss the timeline for the Austin Families with Young Children Study and initial tasks. The Workgroup and vendor established meeting norms, communication expectations, and decided some first steps included connection with the Commission on Women and the City of Austin demographer. DISCUSSION ITEMS 4. Presentation regarding the services Any Baby Can and the Ready Families Collaborative plan to provide with the APH Early Childhood RFP funding Presenters: • Rebecca Elizondo—Chief Program Officer • Maddie Glover—Director of Data, Reporting, and Evaluation Rebecca Elizondo and Maddie Glover presented the following information: • Any Baby Can is a nonprofit that has been partnering with …
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION (CDC) MEETING June 11, 2024 – 6:30pm Austin City Hall, Board and Commission – Room 1101 301 West 2nd Street, Austin, TX 78701 Some members of the Community Development Commission may be participating by video conference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live. Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely by telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once, either in-person or remotely, and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation. To register, call or email the board liaison at 512-974-3108 or edward.blake@austintexas.gov CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Jo Anne Ortiz Public Sector Appointee Steven Brown Public Sector Appointee Cheryl Thompson St. John’s Gavin Porter Sr. Public Sector Appointee Vacant North Austin Cynthia Jaso Dove Springs Jose Noe Elias Montopolis Julia Woods South Austin Vacant Public Sector Appointee Jenny E. Achilles Private Sector Appointee Raul E Longoria Public Sector Appointee South Austin Estevan Delgado Private Sector Appointee Michael Tolliver Colony Park Bertha Delgado East Austin Vacant Rosewood- Zaragosa/Blackland Please visit https://austintexas.gov/cdc for more information about the Community Development Commission. Purpose: The purpose of the board is to advise the Council in the development and implementation of programs designed to serve the poor and the community at large with an emphasis on federally funded programs. AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 10 speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three- minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. 1. Approve the May 14, 2024, Community Development Commission meeting minutes. 2. Briefing on the CDC Annual Internal Review (Housing Staff) APPROVAL OF MINUTES BRIEFINGS DISCUSSION ITEMS PUBLIC HEARING 3. Presentation and discussion of input heard during the 2024 Community Needs Assessment (Julie Smith, Community Engagement Specialist, Housing Department) 4. Conduct a public hearing to receive comment on community needs for the City's Fiscal Year 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan that will be submitted to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development as part of the City's application for federal funding. DISCUSSION ITEMS (continued) 5. Presentation and discussion regarding outcomes for Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) for April 2024 (Angel Zambrano, Manager, Neighborhood Services Unit, Austin Public Health) 6. Presentation and discussion on the Home Delivery Program provided by Central Texas Food …
Community Needs Assessment | Phase 1 / Preliminary Findings Summary of Community Engagement May 2024 TABLE OF CONTENTS Background .................................................01 Timeline ..........................................................02 Communications and Engagement Approach ...........................03-04 Goals, Tools & Tactics ................................05 Community Feedback ......................06-15 Exhibit A: Marketing and Outreach Materials ..........................17-25 Exhibit B: Community Consulations .............................................26 2024 COMMUNITY NEEDS ASSESSMENT BACKGROUND This report details the public engagement efforts for developing the FY25- 29 Consolidated Plan. The consolidated plan is a five-year funding strategy that guides how to distribute approximately $14 million in annual grant funding from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The public services and programs from this grant address things like affordable housing, job creation, and public service needs for low- and moderate-income families, persons with disabilities, and seniors. As required by the U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development (HUD), a community needs assessment is conducted each year to ensure that federal funding meets the needs of the Austin community. This year, we expanded the community needs assessment so that programming funded by local dollars can also benefit from the community’s feedback. Phase 1: In this first phase of the report we outline the community needs that we have heard through the engagement process so far. This input has informed the first draft of the funding strategy for federal dollars and we are now seeking feedback on that draft. Phase 2: A second phase of the report will be produced over the next few months as engagement continues. The phase 2 report will show not only how feedback is used within the finalized consolidated plan but will also include other efforts the Housing Department is making to address community needs. 2024 COMMUNITY NEEDS ASSESSMENT | 01 TIMELINE STAFF CREATES FIRST DRAFT OF THE CONSOLIDATED PLAN APRIL 2024 FINALIZED PLAN APPROVED BY CITY COUNCIL JULY 2024 COMMUNITY CONSULTATIONS AND INITIAL SURVEY FEB - MARCH 2024 COMMUNITY PROVIDEDS FEEDBACK ON DRAFT PLAN MAY - JUNE 2024 COMMUNITY FEEDBACK LOOP CONTINUES AUG - SEP 2024 NEW CONSOLIDATD PLAN BEGINS OCTOBER 1, 2024 2024 COMMUNITY NEEDS ASSESSMENT | 02 COMMUNICATIONS AND ENGAGEMENT APPROACH The Housing Department engages with the community regularly at community events, through the experiences of program participants, and often for specific initiatives and projects. The engagement required for our 5-Year Federal Funding plan serves as a time to pause and assess even more intentionally and build a deeper understanding of the experiences people are …
CITY OF AUSTIN CITIZEN PARTICIPATION PLAN A. PURPOSE Participating Jurisdictions (PJs) that receive U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) entitlement grant funds must develop a Citizen Participation Plan (CPP). The CPP describes efforts that will be undertaken to encourage community members to participate in the development of the City’s federal reports: Assessment of Fair Housing (AFH), Consolidated Plan, Annual Action Plan, and the Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER). The CPP is designed to encourage the participation of city residents in the development of the federal reports listed above, particularly those residents who are predominantly low- and moderate-income. For purposes of CDBG funding, a resident is considered to be low-income if their family income equals 50% or less of median family income (MFI), as estimated by HUD. A person is considered to be moderate-income if their family income is between 50% and 80% of MFI. Predominately low-to moderate-income neighborhoods are defined as any neighborhood where at least 51% of the residents have incomes equal to or below 80% of the MFI for any given year. The determination of whether a neighborhood meets the low-to moderate income definition is made by the City at the time a project of area-wide benefit is funded based on current data provided by HUD. The CPP also encourages local and regional institutions and other organizations (including businesses, developers, and community and faith-based organizations) to participate in the process of developing and implementing the Consolidated Plan and related reports. The City takes appropriate actions to encourage the participation of persons of minority backgrounds, persons with limited-English proficiency, and persons with disabilities. It is important to note that HUD’s use of the statutory term “citizen participation” does not in any way limit engagement and consultation with community members based on legal status or country of origin. Any person that resides in the Austin metro area is encouraged to provide input about the federal reporting process as outlined in this CPP. The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. The City of Austin does not discriminate on the basis of disability in the admission or access to, or treatment or employment in its programs and activities. The City of Austin considers it the right of …
Engagement Presentation & Discussion Residents are invited to review and comment on the City of Austin's federally funded housing and public service programs. Please join us at the June meeting of the Community Development Commission to hear about the input we've collected from the community and how it is being used. TUESDAY JUNE 11, 2024 at 6:30 p.m. City Hall Board & Commission Room #1101 301 W. 2nd St. Learn more and give your input at: www.SpeakUpAustin.org/MyCommunityNeeds www.SpeakUpAustin.org/MyCommunityNeeds www.SpeakUpAustin.org/MyCommunityNeeds
PLAN DE PARTICIPACIÓN CIUDADANA DE LA CIUDAD DE AUSTIN A. PROPÓSITO Las Jurisdicciones Participantes (PJ, por sus siglas en inglés) que reciben fondos de subvención garantizada por ley del Departamento de Vivienda y Desarrollo Urbano (HUD) de los Estados Unidos deben desarrollar un Plan de Participación Ciudadana (CPP, por sus siglas en inglés). El CPP describe las iniciativas que se llevarán a cabo para fomentar la participación de los miembros de la comunidad en el desarrollo de los informes federales de la Ciudad: Evaluación de Vivienda Justa (AFH), Plan Consolidado, Plan de Acción Anual y el Informe Consolidado Anual de Rendimiento y Evaluación (CAPER). los El CPP está diseñado para fomentar la participación de los residentes de la ciudad en el desarrollo de informes federales mencionados anteriormente, en especial aquellos residentes que perciben predominantemente ingresos bajos y moderados. Para los fines de asignación de fondos de Subvención en Bloque para Desarrollo Comunitario (CDBG), se considera que un residente tiene ingresos bajos cuando el ingreso familiar es igual al 50% o menos del ingreso familiar mediano (MFI), según lo estimado por el HUD. Una persona se considera de ingresos moderados cuando su ingreso familiar está entre el 50% y el 80% del MFI. Los vecindarios de ingresos predominantemente bajos a moderados se definen como cualquier vecindario donde al menos el 51% de los residentes tienen ingresos iguales o inferiores al 80% del MFI para un año determinado. La Ciudad determina si un vecindario cumple con la definición de ingresos bajos a moderados al momento de financiar un proyecto de beneficio en toda el área, utilizando datos actuales proporcionados por el HUD. El CPP también fomenta la participación de instituciones locales y regionales y otras organizaciones (incluidas empresas, desarrolladores y organizaciones comunitarias y religiosas) en el proceso de desarrollo e implementación del Plan Consolidado y los informes relacionados. La Ciudad lleva a cabo medidas adecuadas para promover la participación de personas de grupos minoritarios, personas con dominio limitado del inglés y personas con discapacidades. Es importante destacar que el uso por parte del HUD del término estatutario "participación ciudadana" de ninguna manera limita la participación y consulta con los miembros de la comunidad según su condición legal o país de origen. Se alienta a cualquier persona que resida en el área metropolitana de Austin a proporcionar información sobre el proceso de presentación de informes federales, tal como se describe en este CPP. …
Community Needs Assessment | Phase 1 / Preliminary Findings Summary of Community Engagement May 2024 TABLE OF CONTENTS Background .................................................01 Timeline ..........................................................02 Communications and Engagement Approach ...........................03-04 Goals, Tools & Tactics ................................05 Community Feedback ......................06-15 Exhibit A: Marketing and Outreach Materials ..........................17-25 Exhibit B: Community Consulations .............................................26 2024 COMMUNITY NEEDS ASSESSMENT BACKGROUND This report details the public engagement efforts for developing the FY25- 29 Consolidated Plan. The consolidated plan is a five-year funding strategy that guides how to distribute approximately $14 million in annual grant funding from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The public services and programs from this grant address things like affordable housing, job creation, and public service needs for low- and moderate-income families, persons with disabilities, and seniors. As required by the U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development (HUD), a community needs assessment is conducted each year to ensure that federal funding meets the needs of the Austin community. This year, we expanded the community needs assessment so that programming funded by local dollars can also benefit from the community’s feedback. Phase 1: In this first phase of the report we outline the community needs that we have heard through the engagement process so far. This input has informed the first draft of the funding strategy for federal dollars and we are now seeking feedback on that draft. Phase 2: A second phase of the report will be produced over the next few months as engagement continues. The phase 2 report will show not only how feedback is used within the finalized consolidated plan but will also include other efforts the Housing Department is making to address community needs. 2024 COMMUNITY NEEDS ASSESSMENT | 01 TIMELINE STAFF CREATES FIRST DRAFT OF THE CONSOLIDATED PLAN APRIL 2024 FINALIZED PLAN APPROVED BY CITY COUNCIL JULY 2024 COMMUNITY CONSULTATIONS AND INITIAL SURVEY FEB - MARCH 2024 COMMUNITY PROVIDEDS FEEDBACK ON DRAFT PLAN MAY - JUNE 2024 COMMUNITY FEEDBACK LOOP CONTINUES AUG - SEP 2024 NEW CONSOLIDATD PLAN BEGINS OCTOBER 1, 2024 2024 COMMUNITY NEEDS ASSESSMENT | 02 COMMUNICATIONS AND ENGAGEMENT APPROACH The Housing Department engages with the community regularly at community events, through the experiences of program participants, and often for specific initiatives and projects. The engagement required for our 5-Year Federal Funding plan serves as a time to pause and assess even more intentionally and build a deeper understanding of the experiences people are …
Draft FY 25-29 Consolidated Plan Summary Brief The City of Austin’s draft Consolidated Plan proposes how to allocate funding for the next 5 years of federal entitlement grants from the U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development, from October 1, 2024 to September 30, 2029. The public services and programs from this federal funding address community needs like affordable housing, job creation, and public service support for low- and moderate-income families, persons with disabilities, and seniors. Each year the City of Austin receives the following grant entitlements from HUD: • Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) • HOME Investment Partnerships Grant (HOME) • Emergency Solutions Grants (ESG) • Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA) By incorporating robust community dialogue, the City of Austin Housing Department has prepared estimates of allocations for each of the next 5 years of HUD entitlement funding to meet resident needs. Feedback was gathered through virtual and in-person community meetings and a community-wide survey on www.SpeakUpAustin.org/MyCommunityNeeds. HUD determines how much funding cities and counties will receive annually based on a formula, with the dollar amounts fluctuating each year. As of May 2, 2024, HUD has not released funding allocations for the upcoming fiscal year (FY 25). Therefore, per guidance from HUD, the draft FY 25-29 Consolidated Plan and FY 25 Action Plan are written using estimates of anticipated funding. The estimations of total funding and service goals by program for the upcoming 5 years can be found in section SP-45 Goals Summary of the draft Consolidated Plan. Additionally, estimated funding amounts over 5 years are shown proportionally in this summary document. Considerations in this draft of the Consolidated Plan for FY 2025-29: • The Tenants’ Rights Assistance (TRA) program will no longer be funded by CDBG and will be funded by local dollars. CDBG funding previously allocated toward TRA will be allocated toward Childcare Services for all five years. • The Architectural Barrier Removal – Renter program will no longer be funded by CDBG. • Infrastructure development will e funded by CDBG annually at $2,500,000 for five years. Funding amounts are estimated using the actual allocations made in the most recent Fiscal Year, 2023-2024. Since HUD does not provide information for how much funding the City will receive over 5 years, staff will adjust program funding amounts proportionally each year. Once FY 2025 funding allocations are released by HUD, the City’s FY 2025 Action Plan (included …
Annual Internal Review This report covers the time period of 7/1/2022 to 6/30/2023. Community Development Commission (CDC) Mission Statement The purpose of the board is to advise the Council in the development and implementation of programs designed to serve the poor and community at large with the emphasis on federally funded programs. 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. The Community Development Commission (CDC) continued with oversight of the development and implementation of programs designed to serve the poor and community at large, including discussions on: ▪ Housing affordability programs, tools, and developments ▪ Homelessness initiatives ▪ Displacement mitigation strategies ▪ Neighborhood Center Services ▪ 1 Equitable Transit-Oriented Development ▪ Federal Block Grants ▪ Land Development Code ▪ Capital Metro's Project Connect (focus on potential displacement) ▪ COVID response initiatives, such as Housing and Planning Department's RENT program, o Austin Public Health's Emergency Rental Program, and o Austin Energy's Customer o Assistance Program ▪ Austin Transit Partnership ▪ The American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) ▪ The Project Connect Racial Equity Anti-Displacement Tool ▪ Tenants' Rights ▪ Citywide Resiliency Hubs ▪ The Climate Equity Plan ▪ The 2023-24 Action Plan Community Needs Assessment ▪ The Community Services Block Grants 2023 Community Needs Assessment ▪ The Anti-Displacement Community Acquisition Program (ADCAP) ▪ Community Initiated Solutions through Project Connect Annual Review and Work Plan 2022-2023 ▪ Housing Authority of Austin Rosewood, Chalmers, and Santa Rita Courts redevelopment ▪ The City's budget process The Community Development Commission continued with the development and implementation of federally funded programs, including: ▪ U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Consolidated Plan and Action Plan programs ▪ U.S Department of Health and Human Services Community Services Block Grant programs The Community Development Commission provided recommendations on the following items: ▪ Support of the Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Draft Action Plan ▪ Support of the Fiscal Year 2023-2024 CSBG Budget and Community Action Plan ▪ Support for the expanded use of the Project Connect Equity Tool ▪ Support of HPD staff-recommended improvements to the Home Repair Loan Program (HRLP) ▪ Recommendation 20220712-006 Reiterating Commitment to 20% Affordable Housing in South Central Waterfront Vision The Community Development Commission maintained a presence and reported back on the activities of the following groups: ▪ South Central Waterfront Advisory Board …
PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES TUESDAY, MAY 28, 2024 The Planning Commission convened in a regular meeting Tuesday, May 28, 2024, at Austin City Hall, Council Chambers, Room 1001 301 W. Second Street, Austin, TX. Chair Hempel called the Commission Meeting to order at 6:07 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Greg Anderson, Awais Azhar, Adam Haynes, Claire Hempel, Felicity Maxwell, Danielle Skidmore, Alice Woods Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Nadia Barrera-Rameriz, Grayson Fox, Jennifer Mushtaler, Ryan Johnson Commissioners absent: Patrick Howard, Alberta Phillips Ex-Officio Members Present: Jessica Cohen – Chair of Board of Adjustment 2 vacancies on the dais. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION The first four (4) speakers signed up prior to the speaker registration deadline will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES None 1. Approve the minutes of May 14, 2024. The minutes from the Regular meeting of the Planning Commission on May 14, 2024, were approved on the consent agenda on Commissioner Maxwell’s motion, Commissioner Woods’ second, on a 10-0 vote. Commissioner Cox was off the dais. Commissioners Howard and Phillips were absent. 2. Plan Amendment: NPA-2023-0023.03.SH - 6304 Manor Road; District 4 6304 Manor Road, Little Walnut Creek Watershed, University Hills/Windsor Park Combined (Windsor Park) NP Area Location: Owner/Applicant: Anmol Mehra Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: Drenner Group, PC (Leah M. Bojo, AICP) Single Family to Mixed Use land use Recommended Maureen Meredith, 512-974-2695, maureen.meredith@austintexas.gov Planning Department A motion to approve staff’s recommendation of Mixed use land use for NPA-2023- 0023.03.SH - 6304 Manor Road, located at 6304 Manor Road was approved on the consent agenda on Commissioner Maxwell’s motion, Commissioner Woods’ second, on a 10-0 vote. Commissioner Cox was off the dais. Commissioners Howard and Phillips were absent. 3. Rezoning: Location: C14-2024-0012.SH - 6304 Manor Road; District 4 6304 Manor Road, Little Walnut Creek Watershed, 6304 Manor Road, Little Walnut Creek Watershed, University Hills/Windsor Park Combined (Windsor Park) NP Area Owner/Applicant: Anmol Mehra Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: Drenner Group, PC (Leah Bojo) SF-3-NP to LR-MU-V-CO-NP Recommended Jonathan Tomko, (512) 974-1057, jonathan.tomko@austintexas.gov Planning Department A motion to approve staff’s recommendation of LR-MU-V-CO-NP for C14-2024-0012.SH - 6304 Manor Road, located at 6304 Manor Road was approved on the consent agenda on Commissioner Maxwell’s motion, Commissioner Woods’ second, on a 10-0 vote. Commissioner Cox was off the dais. Commissioners Howard and Phillips were absent. 4. Plan Amendment: NPA-2023-0010.02 …
Planning Commission: June 11, 2024 NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN AMENDMENT REVIEW SHEET DATE FILED: July 26, 2022 NEIGHORHOOD PLAN: Montopolis CASE#: NPA-2022-0005.01 PROJECT NAME: Vargas Mixed Use PC DATE: June 11, 2024 May 28, 2024 April 11, 2023 March 28, 2023 March 14, 2023 February 28, 2023 January 10, 2023 ADDRESS/ES: 400 Vargas Road and 6520 Lynch Lane DISTRICT AREA: 3 SITE AREA: 4.3 acres OWNER/APPLICANT: Vargas Properties I LTD and Jayco Holdings ILTD AGENT: Thrower Design, LLC (Ron Thrower and Victoria Haase) CASE MANAGER: Maureen Meredith STAFF EMAIL: Meredith.Meredith@austintexas.gov TYPE OF AMENDMENT: Change in Future Land Use Designation PHONE: (512) 974-2695 From: Commercial Base District Zoning Change To: Mixed Use Related Zoning Case: C14-2022-0005.01 To: CS-DB90-NP and LR-DB90-NP (as amended) From: GR-NP and LR-NP NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN ADOPTION DATE: September 27, 2001 CITY COUNCIL DATES: July 20, 2023 September 14, 2023 October 19, 2023 November 30, 2023 January 18, 2024 February 29, 2024 April 4, 2024 Planning Commission: June 11, 2024 ACTION: Postponed to September 14, 2023 at the request of the Applicant [Qadri – 1st; Ellis – 2nd] Vote: 10-0 [Fuentes off the dais]. ACTION: The public hearing was conducted and a motion to close the public hearing and approve the ordinance on first reading only was approved on Council Member Ryan Alter’s motion, Council Member Kelly’s second on a 7-0 vote. Mayor Pro Tem Ellis was off the dais. Council Members Alison Alter, Harper-Madison, and Pool were absent ACTION: A motion to approve the ordinance on second reading only was approved on Mayor Pro Tem Ellis' motion, Council Member Pool's second on a 10-0 vote. Council Member Harper-Madison was absent. ACTION: Postponed to January 18, 2024 at the request of the applicant. [N. Harper- Madison – 1st; P. Ellis – 2nd] Vote: 10-0 [R. Alter absent]. ACTION: Postponed to February 29, 2024 at the request of the applicant. [Z. Qadri – 1st; P. Ellis 2nd] Vote: 11-0. ACTION: Postponed to April 4, 2024 at the request of the applicant. ACTION: Approved Applicant’s request for an indefinite postponement. [Z. Qadri – 1st; N. Harper-Madison – 2nd] Vote: 10-0 [A. Alter off the dais]. 2 Planning Commission: June 11, 2024 PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: June 11, 2024 – May 28, 2024 – Postponed to June 11, 2024 on the consent agenda at the request of the Applicant. NOTE: The applicant amended their zoning application to CS-DB90-NP and LR-DB90- NP which requires the zoning …
Planning Commission: June 11, 2024 NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN AMENDMENT REVIEW SHEET NEIGHORHOOD PLAN: East Cesar Chavez Neighborhood Plan and Plaza Saltillo (TOD) Station Area Plan DATE FILED: July 14, 2023 NPA-2023-0002.02 CASE#: PROJECT NAME: 1307 and 1309 E. 4th Street PC DATE: May 28, 2024 ADDRESS/ES: 1307 and 1309 E. 4th Street DISTRICT AREA: 3 SITE AREA: 0.29 acres OWNER/APPLICANT: AGENT: Drenner Group, PC (Leah M. Bojo, AICP) CASE MANAGER: Maureen Meredith STAFF EMAIL: Maureen.Meredith@austintexas.gov TYPE OF AMENDMENT: Change in Future Land Use Designation JLCC Interests, LLC PHONE: (512) 974-2695 From: Specific Regulating District To: Specific Regulating District To amend specified properties within the East César Chávez (ECC) neighborhood plan and the Land Use and Design Concept Plan map(s) in the Plaza Saltillo TOD Station Area Plan from Live/Work Flex to TOD Mixed Use. The existing land use on the future land use map (FLUM) is Specific Regulating District. There is no proposed change to the future land use map. Base District Zoning Change Related Zoning Case: C14-2023-0153 From: TOD-NP (live/work flex subdistrict) To: TOD-NP (TOD mixed-use subdistrict) NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN ADOPTION DATE: East Cesar Chavez Neighborhood Plan adopted May 13, 1999. Plaza Saltillo (TOD) Station Area Plan adopted December 11, 2008 Planning Commission: June 11, 2024 ACTION: CITY COUNCIL DATE: TBD PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: June 11, 2024 – (action pending) May 28, 2024 – Postponed to June 11, 2024 on the consent agenda at the request of the Neighborhood. [F. Maxwell – 1st; A. Woods – 2nd] Vote: 10-0 [G. Cox off the dais. P. Howard and A. Phillips absent]. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff supports the applicant’s request to change the Land Use and Design Concept map from Live/Work Flex to TOD Mixed Use. BASIS FOR STAFF’S RECOMMENDATION: The applicant is proposing to amend the Land Use and Design Concept Plan map(s) in the Plaza Saltillo TOD Station Area Plan from Live/Work Flex to TOD Mixed Use so the project can participate in the Density Plus Height Bonus Program. This program will require the proposed multifamily development to reserve a minimum of 15% of the entire square footage as affordable, on-site units for those earning no more than 50% Medium Family Income (MFI). The current designation as Live/Work Flex does not allow the property to participate in this program. Staff supports the applicant’s request because of the property is located 0.2 miles from the Plaza Saltillo Station where increased density can be …
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET CASE: C14-2023-0153 DISTRICT: 3 ADDRESS: 1307 and 1309 East 4th Street ZONING FROM: TOD-NP (Live/Work Subdistrict) TO: TOD-NP (TOD Mixed Use Subdistrict) SITE AREA: approximately 0.29 acres (approximately 12,632 square feet) PROPERTY OWNER: JLCC Interests, LLC AGENT: Drenner Group, PC (Leah Bojo) CASE MANAGER: Jonathan Tomko (512) 974-1057, jonathan.tomko@austintexas.gov STAFF RECOMMEDATION: Staff recommends granting transit oriented development-neighborhood plan (TOD-NP) combining district zoning (TOD Mixed Use Subdistrict). See the basis of recommendation section below for more information. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: May 28, 2024: Neighborhood postponement request granted to June 11, 2024. June 11. 2024: Case is scheduled to be heard by Planning Commission. CITY COUNCIL ACTION: TBD ORDINANCE NUMBER: N/A ISSUES: N/A CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: The subject tract is currently Office/Retail/Commercial built in approximately 1920 and 1947. To the north of the subject tract (across East 4th Street) is undeveloped land and a nightclub/bar (the historic Scoot Inn) built in approximately 1912, approximately 2,700 square feet east of the tract is a single-family home built in approximately 1909, of approximately 1,100 square feet. To the south of the subject tract are two newer duplexes and to the west of the subject tract is a single- family home built in approximately 1908, approximately 800 square feet. The subject tract is less than 500 feet from the Plaza Saltillo Red Line Station. The property currently contains zero dwelling units per acre. Target residential densities to support robust fixed-route or dedicated transit in an urban center are within the range of 75 to 150 dwelling units per acre within ½ mile radius of the station area. Without an increase in density, and additional more intense mixed-use development as parcels redevelop within the station area, the CapMetro Red Line and associated connecting bus service may under-perform. C14-2023-0153 2 A review of the subdistrict map within the regulating plan indicated a substantial amount of property zoned TOD Mixed Use Subdistrict on the north side of the station area, much further away from the station area. The TOD Mixed Use Subdistrict is found more than 3 times as far away from the station as the subject tract. This distribution is not uniform and there is not a compelling reason to maintain this distribution given its proximity to the station. BASIS OF RECOMMENDATION: The proposed zoning should be consistent with the purpose statement of the district sought. Areas zoned (TOD-NP) TOD Mixed …
Planning Commission: June 11, 2024 NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN AMENDMENT REVIEW SHEET DATE FILED: March 13, 2024 1408, 1500 and 1510 W. Stassney Lane NEIGHORHOOD PLAN: South Austin Combined (South Menchaca) CASE#: NPA-2024-0030.01 PROJECT NAME: 1500 W. Stassney Lane PC DATE: June 11, 2024 ADDRESS/ES: DISTRICT AREA: 2 SITE AREA: 2.16 acres OWNER/APPLICANT: Stassney Land Partners, LP AGENT: Drenner Group, PC (Leah M. Bojo, AICP) CASE MANAGER: Maureen Meredith STAFF EMAIL: Maureen.Meredith@austintexas.gov TYPE OF AMENDMENT: Change in Future Land Use Designation From: Neighborhood Node Base District Zoning Change Related Zoning Case: C14-2024-0033 From: CS-V-NP, LR-NP, GR-V-NP, and MF-3-NP To: CS-MU-V-DB90-NP NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN ADOPTION DATE: November 6, 2014 CITY COUNCIL DATE: TBD PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: June 11, 2024 – (action pending) ACTION: PHONE: (512) 974-2695 To: Mixed Use Activity HUB/Corridor Planning Commission: June 11, 2024 STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Recommended or the applicant’s request for Mixed Use Activity HUB/Corridor. BASIS FOR STAFF’S RECOMMENDATION: Staff supports the applicant’s request for Mixed Use Activity HUB/Corridor because the applicant proposes a mixed use development with 187 rental units, with 3,400 square feet of ground floor commercial uses. West Stassney Lane is an Activity Corridor as identified on the Imagine Austin Growth Concept Map where mixed use developments are appropriate. The proposed development will provide housing options for the City and the planning area to meet the Austin Strategic Housing Goals. The South Austin combined Neighborhood Plan states that Mixed Use Activity/HUBS are located at major intersections and along arterial roadways. Planning Commission: June 11, 2024 LAND USE DESCRIPTIONS: EXISTING LAND USE: Neighborhood Node - Neighborhood Node districts contain restaurants, shops, offices, and multi- family housing. The form of these areas is similar to Neighborhood Transition districts but with more commercial activity. Neighborhood Nodes have a similar mix of uses as Mixed Use Hubs, but primarily serve residents in the neighborhood. Building heights range from one to two stories (although many locations are zoned for greater height). PROPOSED LAND USE: Mixed Use Activity HUB/Corridor - Located at the intersections of major roadways and along arterial roadways, Mixed-Use Activity Hubs/Corridors are the most urban areas of the neighborhood and serve the surrounding neighborhoods and the broader community. They consist of a mix of services and housing types at a more intensive scale than a Neighborhood Node. Yes Yes Imagine Austin Decision Guidelines Complete Community Measures Imagine Austin Growth Concept Map: Located within or adjacent to an Imagine Austin Activity Center, …
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET CASE: C14-2024-0033 – 1500 W Stassney Lane ADDRESS: 1408, 1500 & 1510 West Stassney Lane ZONING FROM: CS-V-NP, LR-NP, GR-V-NP, MF-3-NP DISTRICT: 2 TO: CS-MU-V-DB90-NP SITE AREA: 2.163 acres PROPERTY OWNER: Stassney Land Partners LP (Max Ginsburg) AGENT: Drenner Group (Leah Bojo) CASE MANAGER: Marcelle Boudreaux (512-974-8094, marcelle.boudreaux@austintexas.gov) STAFF RECOMMENDATION: The Staff recommendation is to grant general commercial services – mixed use - vertical mixed use building – density bonus 90 - neighborhood plan (CS-MU-V-DB90- NP) combining district zoning. For a summary of the basis of Staff’s recommendation, please see pages 2 – 4. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: June 11, 2024: CITY COUNCIL ACTION: July 18, 2024 ORDINANCE NUMBER: ISSUES: In December 2023, Ordinance No. 20220609-080, Ordinance No. 20221201-056 and Ordinance No. 20221201-055 were invalidated. On March 11, 2024, Ordinance No. 20240229-073, was enacted to create the “DB90” combining district, which amended City Code Title 25 (Land Development) to create a new zoning district for a density bonus program that grants 30 feet in height above the base zone, to a maximum of 90 feet, and modifies site development regulations including compatibility standards. Subsequently, the C14-2024-0033 Page 2 applicant submitted a rezoning application to request the -DB90 combining district, in order for the City to continue review of site plan. The property is located within the South Austin Combined Neighborhood Plan Area (South Manchaca), and the current FLUM (Future Land Use Map) designation is Neighborhood Node. A Neighborhood Plan Amendment (NPA) is on file with a request to change FLUM to Mixed Use Activity Hub/Corridor and is proposed to be heard at the June 11, 2024 Planning Commission. CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: The subject rezoning area consists of 2.163 acres and is located on the north side of West Stassney Lane, between Union Pacific Railroad right of way and Radam Circle, within the South Austin Combined Neighborhood Plan area, specifically South Manchaca. The property is currently developed with Limited warehousing and distribution use, and a childcare service use (CS-V-NP, LR-NP, GR-V-NP, MF-3-NP). To the north are single family residences (MF-2-NP). Across from the site to the south, with frontage on West Stassney Lane is Austin Oaks Hospital site (PUD-NP). With frontage on West Stassney Lane, west of the site are Food preparation and Personal improvement services uses (GR-V-NP), and to the east is Financial service use (CS-V-NP). Please refer to Exhibits A (Zoning Map), A-1 (Aerial …
Planning Commission: June 11, 2024 NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN AMENDMENT REVIEW SHEET DATE FILED: February 24, 2023 NEIGHORHOOD PLAN: Bouldin Creek CASE#: NPA-2023-0013.01 PROJECT NAME: 200 W. Mary PC DATE: June 11, 2024 May 28, 2024 December 12, 2023 November 14, 2023 September 26, 2023 August 8, 2023 ADDRESS/ES: DISTRICT AREA: 9 SITE AREA: 0.1585 acres (6,904.43 sq. ft.) OWNER/APPLICANT: Herb Bar Soco, LLC AGENT: Husch Blackwell, LLP (Nikelle Meade) CASE MANAGER: Maureen Meredith STAFF EMAIL: Maureen.Meredith@austintexas.gov TYPE OF AMENDMENT: Change in Future Land Use Designation 200 and 204 W. Mary Street PHONE: (512) 974-2695 From: Single Family Base District Zoning Change To: Mixed Use Related Zoning Case: C14-2023-0021 From: SF-3-NP To: GR-MU-NP (as amended) NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN ADOPTION DATE: May 23, 2002 CITY COUNCIL DATE: TBD ACTION: Planning Commission: June 11, 2024 PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: June 11, 2024– (Action pending) May 28, 2024 – Postponed to June 11, 2024 on the consent agenda at the request of staff. [F. Maxwell – 1st; A. Woods – 2nd] Vote: 10-0 [G. Cox off the dais. P. Howard and A. Phillips absent]. December 12, 2023 – Postponed Indefinitely on the consent agenda at the request of the Applicant. [F. Maxwell – 1st; A. Azhar – 2nd]. Vote: 11-0 [N. Barrera – Ramirez and P. Howard absent]. November 14, 2023 – Postponed to December 12, 2023 on the consent agenda at the request of the Applicant. [A. Azhar – 1st; F. Maxwell – 2nd] Vote: 12-0 [N. Barrera-Ramirez off the dais]. September 26, 2023 – Postponed to November 14, 2023 on the consent agenda at the request of Staff. [A. Azhar – 1st; F. Maxwell – 2nd] Vote: 10-0 [C. Hempel, P. Howard and J. Mushtaler absent. One vacancy on the dais]. August 8, 2023 – Postponed to September 26, 2023 on the consent agenda at the request of Staff. [A. Azhar – 1st; F. Maxwell – 2nd] Vote: 10-0 [T. Shaw and J. Mushtaler absent. One vacancy on the dais]. STAFF RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends an alternate land use of Neighborhood Mixed Use to be consistent with the Zoning Staff recommendation of LR-MU-NP. BASIS FOR STAFF’S RECOMMENDATION: Staff does not support the applicant’s request for Mixed Use land use, but instead supports Neighborhood Mixed Use, which is more compatible being adjacent to low-density residential development to the north, south, east, and west and is consistent with the zoning recommendation of LR-MU-NP. The property is 0.1586 acres …
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET DISTRICT: 9 TO: GR-MU-NP (as amended) CASE: C14-2023-0021 (200 W. Mary) ADDRESS: 200 and 204 West Mary Street ZONING FROM: SF-3-NP SITE AREA: approximately 0.1585 acres (approximately 6,904 square feet) PROPERTY OWNER: Herb Bar Soco, LLC AGENT: Husch Blackwell, LLP (Nikelle Meade) CASE MANAGER: Jonathan Tomko (512) 974-1057, jonathan.tomko@austintexas.gov STAFF RECOMMEDATION: Staff does not recommend granting community commercial-mixed use-neighborhood plan (GR-MU-NP) combining district zoning and offers the alternative recommendation of neighborhood commercial-mixed use-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (LR- MU-CO-NP) combining district zoning. The conditional overlay would prohibit financial services, off-site accessory parking, pedicab storage and dispatch, pet services, printing and publishing, professional office, service station, theater, college and university facilities. See the basis of recommendation section below for more information. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: June 11, 2024: Case is scheduled to be heard by Planning Commission. CITY COUNCIL ACTION: TBD ORDINANCE NUMBER: N/A ISSUES: Applicant will need to coordinate with the Texas Historical Commission (THC) to determine what kind of work can be done to the building. The Stanley House is on the lot immediately to the west, but it is unclear how far the THC designation boundary extends. Any major work would need to also go through the Landmark Commission if it involves demolition because the main building at 200 West Mary Street was noted as a high priority building in one of the City’s historic surveys. It is possible that the Commission would initiate historic zoning if it is eligible and if the proposed work endangers the building’s ability to convey its significance. The building at 204 West Mary Street is a low priority building. Although the property is zoned as residential, the property has operated as the Herb Bar, a commercial use, since 1986. Prior to 1986, there is also evidence of a retail/food sales use on C14-2023-0021 2 the property since the early 1900’s when it operated as a general store providing groceries to the neighborhood. In 2018, an Amnesty Certificate of Occupancy was issued for the existing retail/food sales uses. CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: The property in question is currently the Herb Bar that sells herbal products in an approximately 720 square foot building built in approximately 1925. The approximately 1,249 square foot building at 204 West Mary Street was built in approximately 1935 contains Massage Master, a personal service use. To the north is a single-family dwelling built in approximately 1994, approximately …
City of Austin Planning Department 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Drive, Austin, TX 78752 P.O. Box 1088, Austin, TX 78767 -1088 (512) 974-2000 ♦ h ttp s:/ / w w w.a u st in tex a s .g ov / d epa r tm e n t/ plan n in g - de part men t MEMORANDUM TO: FROM: DATE: RE: Claire Hempel, Chair & Planning Commission Members Maureen Meredith, Senior Planner, Long-Range Planning Division Sherri Sirwaitis, Principal Planner, Current Planning Division June 5, 2024 NPA-2024-0024.01 & C14-2024-0005_2700 and 2700 ½ Gracy Farms Lane North Burnet/Gateway Planning Area Staff requests a postponement of the above-referenced cases from the June 11, 2024 Planning Commission hearing to the June 25, 2024 hearing date to allow additional time to review the applications. The postponement request was made in a timely manner and meets the Planning Commission’s policy. Attachments: Plan Amendment Map Zoning Map The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and will provide reasonable modifications and equal access to communications upon request. The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and will provide reasonable modifications and equal access to communications upon request. The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and will provide reasonable modifications and equal access to communications upon request.
