PLANNING COMMISSION SITE PLAN REVIEW SHEET CONDITIONAL USE SITE PLAN APPROVAL CASE NUMBER: SPC-2024-0171A PC DATE: September 10th, 2024 PROJECT NAME: 76 Rainey St ADDRESS: 76 Rainey St AREA: 0.1653 acres (LOC 0.1653 acres) APPLICANT: Joe Martin Regalado 7712 Kiva Dr Austin, TX 78749 AGENT: Alejandra Flores (Milian Consulting) 501 N. IH 35 Austin, Texas 78702 Phone: (830) 513-9451 EXISTING ZONING: CBD PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT: Approval of a conditional use permit to allow the change of use from Restaurant (general) to Cocktail lounge due to being in the Rainey Street waterfront overlay. WATERSHED: Waller Creek / Lady Bird Lake APPLICABLE WATERSHED ORDINANCE: Current/ Comprehensive Watershed Ordinance CAPITOL VIEW: N/A T.I.A.: Not Required SUMMARY STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the requested change of use from restaurant (general) to cocktail lounge. The related site plan has been reviewed in accordance with all requirements of the Land Development Code once submitted. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: Related Case: N/A CASE MANAGER: Gabriel Guerrero Jr. Telephone: (512) 978-4658 Gabriel.Guerrero@austintexas.gov SPC-2024-0171A 76 Rainey St Page 2 PROJECT INFORMATION: ZONING: CBD MAX. BLDG. CVRG: 100% MAX. HEIGHT: - MAX. IMP. CVRG: 100% EXIST. USE: Commercial PROP. BLDG. CVRG: 2409 Sf - PROP.HEIGHT: 24’- PROP. IMPERV. CVRG.: 100% PROPOSED USE: Commercial SUMMARY COMMENTS ON SITE PLAN: Land Use: The submitted site plan is for the proposed change of use from restaurant (general) to cocktail lounge. Environmental: The site is not located in the Edward's Aquifer Recharge Zone. The site is in the Waller Creek / Lady Bird Lake watershed. SURROUNDING CONDITIONS: Zoning/ Land use: North: CBD / Cocktail Lounge East: CBD / Cocktail Lounge South: CBD / Multi-family, Cocktail lounge / retail West: CBD / Hotel, Condo Street Rainey St R.O.W. 60’ Surfacing 35’ Classification Level 3 NEIGHBORHOOD ORGANIZATION: Austin Independent School District, Austin Lost and Found Pets, Austin Neighborhoods Council, City of Austin Downtown Commission, Downtown Austin Alliance, Downtown Austin Neighborhood Assn. (DANA), Friends of Austin Neighborhoods, Friends of the Emma Barrientos MACC, Greater East Austin Neighborhood Association , Homeless Neighborhood Association, Neighborhood Empowerment Foundation, Preservation Austin, Rainey Neighborhood Association, Inc., SELTexas, Sierra Club, Austin Regional Group, Tejano Town, The Shore Condominium Association, Inc., Waller District Staff Liaison, Waterloo Greenway SPC-2024-0171A 76 Rainey St Page 3 CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT REVIEW AND EVALUATION CRITERA The following evaluation is included to provide staff position on each point of the conditional use permit criteria. Section 25-5-145 of the Land Development Code …
DOMINIUM SAGE AT FRANKLIN PARK 4605 S PLEASANT VALLEY RD SP-2023-0389C.SH David Michael Environmental Review Specialist Senior Development Services Department PROPERTY DATA • Williamson Creek Watershed • Suburban Watershed Classification, Desired Development Zone • Austin Full Purpose • Council District 2 • Not located over Edwards Aquifer Recharge Zone LOCATION Site Location Austin ETJ Austin City Limits Edwards Aquifer Recharge Zone Edwards Aquifer Contributing Zone LOCATION 4605 S Pleasant Valley Rd LOCATION View from S. Pleasant Valley Road View from interior of the site LOCATION 2 ft elevation contour lines Critical Water Quality Zones VARIANCE REQUEST Request to vary LDC 25-8-342 to allow fill up to 15 feet. GRADING VARIANCE FINDINGS IN SUMMARY • Variances for grading have been granted for similar projects. • Grading is a design decision, but the project provides greater environmental protection with increased landscaping. • The project does not create a significant probability of harmful environmental consequences. • The variance will result in water quality that is at least equal to the water quality achievable without the variance. FINDINGS OF FACT PER LDC 25-8-41 • City Staff determined the Findings of Fact have been met per LDC 25-8- 41 for the requested variances • Consequently, City Staff recommended approval of the variances to the Environmental Commission (9/04/2024 Environmental Commission meeting) with variance conditions STAFF DETERMINATION AND CONDITIONS Staff recommends this variance, having determined the findings of fact have been met. Variance Conditions: Enhanced wetland mitigation by providing rain gardens • • Pollinator garden(s) (3 at 1000 SF each or equivalent) located on site accessible to residents with educational signage to each 25 Additional landscape trees, 2-inch min diameter from ECM Appendix F species • • Hand removal and herbicide stump treatment of non-native invasive woody species within CEF buffer and outer half CWQZ along northern property boundary using Spec 614S • Hand seed areas of poor ground cover after invasive removal with 1:1 mix of Spec 609S Table 4 and 5 at specified rate and raked in by hand • Provide educational signage along the creek for wetlands and invasives every 500-feet • No mow signs along the CWQZ every 500-feet APPLICANT PRESENTATION
SITE PLAN REVIEW SHEET ENVIRONMENTAL VARIANCE REQUEST ONLY CASE: SP-2023-0389C.SH PC DATE: September 24th, 2024 PROJECT NAME: Dominium Sage at Franklin Park APPLICANT: Nick Brown, Kimley Horn Engineering Planning and Design Consultants AGENT: Kimley Horn Engineering Planning and Design Consultants ADDRESS OF SITE: 4605 S PLEASANT VALLEY ROAD, Austin, Texas 78744 COUNTY: Travis AREA: 23.08 acres site WATERSHED: Williamson Creek Watershed JURISDICTION: Full Purpose EXISTING ZONING: MF-3-NP PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT: Multifamily Affordable housing project with associated parking and utility improvements DESCRIPTION OF VARIANCES: Request to vary from LDC 25-8-342 to allow fill up to 15 feet in depth. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends this variance, having determined the findings of fact to have been met. ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION ACTION: September 4, 2024: With a 9-0 vote, the Environmental Commission recommended support of the request, with staff conditions. STAFF CONDITIONS: Enhanced wetland mitigation by providing rain gardens. Pollinator garden(s) (3 at 1000 SF each or equivalent) located on site accessible to residents with educational signage. 25 Additional landscape trees, 2-inch minimum diameter from ECM Appendix F species. Hand removal, and herbicide stump treatment, of non-native invasive woody species within CEF buffer and outer half CWQZ along northern property boundary using Spec 614S. 2 Hand seed areas of poor ground cover after invasive removal with 1:1 mix of Spec 609S Table 4 and 5 at specified rate and raked in by hand. Provide educational signage along the creek for wetlands and invasives every 500-feet. No mow signs along the CWQZ every 500-feet. ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW STAFF: David Michael PHONE: david.michael@austintexas.gov CASE MANAGER: Jennifer Bennett PHONE: 512-974-9002 jennifer.bennett@austintexas.gov
1. 2. REGULAR CALLED MEETING of the HISPANIC/LATINO QUALITY OF LIFE RESOURCE ADVISORY COMMISSION September 24, 2024 at 6:00 P.M. City Hall Boards and Commissions Room #1101 301 West 2nd St Austin, Texas 78701 Some members of the Hispanic/Latino Quality of Life Resource Advisory Commission may be participating by videoconference. 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 Christi Vitela, 512- 974-2792, christi.vitela@austintexas.gov. Lyssette Galvan Kevin Jackson Jr Jesús Perales Leonor Vargas CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Ivanna Neri, Chair Daniela Silva, Vice Chair Amanda Afifi Dulce Castañeda CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL AGENDA The first ten 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 Approve the minutes of the Hispanic/Latino Quality of Life Resource Advisory Commission regular meeting on August 27, 2024. STAFF BRIEFING Staff briefing regarding the Homegrown Grant by Rachel Farley, Early Childhood Public Health Program Supervisor, Austin Public Health. DISCUSSION ITEMS Discussion on voting awareness and exchange of resources for the upcoming elections in November 2024. Presentation by Jill Skinner and Deborah Nieves regarding Drive a Senior ATX. Discussion on identifying goals and strategic planning for the Hispanic Latino Quality of Life Resource Advisory Commission. Update on the Equity Office and Joint Inclusion Committee’s September 7, 2024 Budget Engagement Meeting. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEM Approve a Recommendation to Council to approve the Austin/Travis County Food Plan. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 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 Christi Vitela at the City Clerk’s Department, at 512-974-2792, for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Hispanic Latino Quality of Life Resource Advisory Commission please contact Christi Vitela at 512-974-2792 or …
1. HISPANIC/LATINO QUALITY OF LIFE RESOURCE ADVISORY COMMISSION REGULAR CALLED MEETING MINUTES Tuesday, August 27, 2024 The Hispanic/Latino Quality of Life Resource Advisory Commission convened in a regular called meeting on Tuesday, August 27, 2024, at City Hall, 301 W 2nd St in Austin, Texas. Chair Neri called the Hispanic/Latino Quality of Life Resource Advisory Commission Meeting to order at 6:03 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Ivanna Neri, Chair Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Daniela Silva, Vice Chair Amanda Afifi Dulce Castañeda Lyssette Galvan Kevin Jackson Jr. Jesús Perales Leonor Vargas PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Approve the minutes of the Hispanic/Latino Quality of Life Resource Advisory Commission regular meeting on May 28, 2024. The minutes from the meeting on 05/28/2024 were approved on Commissioner Perales’s motion, Commissioner Castañeda’s second on a 6-0 vote. Vice Chair Silva and Commissioner Vargas were off the dais. Commissioner Maldonado was absent. STAFF BRIEFINGS 1 Presentation by Lila Valencia, City Demographer, City of Austin Demographer Office, on demographic data. The presentation was made by Lila Valencia, City Demographer, City of Austin Demographer Office. Presentation by Amanda Rohlich, Business Process Consultant Sr., Food Policy Advisor, Office of Sustainability, on the Austin/Travis County Food Plan. The presentation was made by Amanda Rohlich, Business Process Consultant Sr., Food Policy Advisor, Office of Sustainability. DISCUSSION ITEMS Presentation by Cathy McHorse regarding Affordable Child Care in the greater Austin area. The presentation was made by Cathy McHorse, Early Childhood Consultant. Update from the Joint Inclusion Committee (JIC) representative on the progress of the addition of the Commission on Veteran’s Affairs to the JIC. Commissioner Afifi provided an update. Update from the Joint Inclusion Committee (JIC) representative on the approval of a Joint Inclusion Committee (JIC) Budget Working Group to follow up on Fiscal Year 25 Budget Recommendations and prepare for Fiscal Year 26 Budget Town Halls. Commissioner Afifi provided an update. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS APH Homegrown Grant (Vargas, Neri) Discuss Townhalls (Neri, Afifi) Update from JIC representative on September Budget Recommendations meeting (Afifi, Neri) Food Plan Recommendation (Vargas, Neri, Afifi) Chair Neri adjourned the meeting at 8:12 p.m. without objection. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 2
HISPANIC LATINO QUALITY OF LIFE RESOURCE ADVISORY COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION 20240924-XXX [XXX is the agenda item number] Recommendation to the Austin City Council in Support of the Austin Travis County Food Plan The Hispanic Quality of Life Commission respectfully submits the following recommendation to the Austin City Council, based on the alarming facts that 14.4% of Travis County residents experience food insecurity and 16.8 acres of farmland are lost every day in the county: WHEREAS, a healthy, equitable, and ecologically resilient local food system is crucial for Austin’s sustainability and prosperity; and WHEREAS, a just and inclusive local food system supports job creation, strengthens the economy, enhances public health, and reduces environmental impact by promoting the local growing, selling, consuming, and recovering of food; and WHEREAS, many residents of Austin and Travis County face significant barriers in accessing healthy, affordable, and culturally relevant food, with underserved communities disproportionately affected; and WHEREAS, the Austin Travis County Food Plan provides a comprehensive and strategic framework to combat food insecurity, support local agriculture, and develop a resilient food economy that benefits all residents; and WHEREAS, investing in local agriculture and food systems can help prevent further loss of farmland, ensuring a sustainable supply of locally grown food for future generations; NOW, THEREFORE, the Hispanic Quality of Life Commission recommends that the Austin City Council: 1. Adopt the Austin Travis County Food Plan, with a focus on addressing the needs of all residents, particularly those who face challenges in food access and affordability. 2. Allocate resources and dedicated staff to ensure the continued development and implementation of this plan, with equity, sustainability, and community engagement at the forefront. 3. Foster partnerships with local organizations, businesses, farmers, and community groups to collaborate on building a just, healthy, and resilient local food system. By supporting this plan, Austin can make significant strides toward creating a more equitable, thriving, and resilient food system that serves all of its residents while preserving vital agricultural land. https://services.austintexas.gov/edims/document.cfm?id=435436 Vote For: Against: Abstain: Absent: Attest: ___________________________
Live Music Venue and Creative Space Regulatory Incentives Phase II September 2024 Council Actions Resolution No. 20220728-094: Establish the criteria to be a Live Music Venue Create live music venue bonus and incentive program for new and existing Initiate changes to Land Development Code Section 25 Resolution No. 20220901-089: Develop and adopt clear creative space land use definitions Create creative space bonus and incentive program for new and existing venues venues Create new code elements to "Diversify, sustain, and cultivate the city's culture, music, and arts communities and industries“ Criteria for designation of Arts Districts Initiate changes to Land Development Code Section 25 Resolution No. 20230921-102: Develop LDC amendments with incentives for cultural space preservation and creation by Spring 2024 Bring an ordinance establishing a Cultural District Overlay initiated in Resolution No. 20220728-094 and Resolution No. 20220901-089 by 2024 Goals and Timeline Milestones Arts Commission: March 18 Goals Develop an umapped citywide district; no change to a property’s zoning will be made through initial district adoption Focus on a “district” approach similar to Historic Districts, with requirements of minimum size and contributing sites and structures After adoption, owners of eligible properties may request a rezoning to incorporate Creative Space combining district code string (DBCS) Codes and Ordinances Joint Committee (COJC): March 20 Recommended unanimously by the Codes and Ordinances Joint Committee with Commissioners Greenberg and Azhar absent Music Commission: April 1 Planning Commission Hearing: September 24 Council Hearing: October 10 Creative Space Combining District Framework Framework Factors Creative District Combining district will be driven by creative space stakeholders working with property owners through a process reviewed by Planning, Housing, and Economic Development Departments Primary focus of district is promoting new and preserving existing creative spaces size of three (3) acres Districts will be be in majority commercial areas with a minimum Districts will require a minimum of 25% of sites to be contributing, with principal creative space uses Applications will require prior coordination and organizing among stakeholders – the Creative Space Combining District is a tool for creative space districts and organizations, not imposed on a neighborhood "top-down" Establishment will proceed through case-by-case rezonings with opportunities for community engagement and feedback Tools for the Creative Space Combining District District and Gatekeeper Requirements Ground Floor Creative Space …
C20-2023-026 ORDINANCE AMENDMENT REVIEW SHEET Amendment: C20-2023-026 Live Music Venue and Creative Space Bonus Phase 2 Description: Amendments to Title 25 of the City Code to create a new Creative District combining district with provisions for creative space and music venue preservation, modified site requirements, and density bonuses for affordable creative space. Background: Initiated by City Council Resolutions 20220728-094 and 20220901-089, and reaffirmed by City Council Ordinance No. 20230921-103 and Resolution 20240229-060. On July 28, 2022, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 20220728-094 initiating changes to establish the criteria to be a Live Music Venue to and support the creation of a live music venue bonus and incentive program for new and existing venues. On September 1, 2022, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 20220901-089 initiating changes to develop and adopt clear land use definitions and to create a bonus and incentive program for broadly defined creative spaces. These Resolutions are being addressed concurrently. Revised definitions were approved on September 14, 2023, in Ordinance 20230914-097. Ordinance No. 20230921-103 and Resolution 20240229-060 reaffirmed City Council’s commitment to the creation of a density bonus and district program to support live music and creative space districts and the preservation and incentivization of affordable creative space. Summary of Proposed Code Amendment: The proposed code amendments will create a new combining district for an affordable creative space bonus program and: 1. Is available city-wide on parcels in majority commercial districts that have been rezoned to add the new combining district designation as areas that include existing or planned clusters of creative space use structures and sites, through a process including: minimum size requirements of three (3) acres; minimum contributing creative space sites of 25 percent of total sites in district; and review from the Housing Department and Economic Development Department. 2. Defines the following land uses as Creative Space uses: 1. Art Gallery; 2. Art Workshop; 3. Cocktail Lounge; 4. Cultural Services; 5. Performance Venue; 6. Personal Improvement Services; and, 7. Theater 3. Requires the following use requirements for developments in creative district combining districts: 1. Along at least 30 percent of building frontage along the principal street, the building must be reserved for affordable creative space uses in ground-floor spaces; 1 C20-2023-026 2. At least 25 percent of ground floor gross leasable area in the building must be dedicated to affordable creative space; and, 3. Development must comply with protections consistent with Existing Non- …
AFRICAN AMERICAN RESOURCE ADVISORY COMMISSION SPECIAL CALLED MEETING September 24, 2024, at 5:30 pm. City of Austin Permitting and Development Center 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Dr. Room 1401/1402 Austin, Texas 78752 Some African American Resource Advisory Commission members may participate in a video conference. Public comment will be allowed in person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once, in person or remotely, and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration by telephone for remote participation is required by noon the day before the meeting. Call or email Linda Hayes at (512) 974-6282 Linda.Hayes@austintexas.gov to register to speak remotely. The African American Resource Advisory Commission convened in a special called meeting on Tuesday, September 24, 2024, at City of Austin Permitting and Development Center, 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Dr., Room 1401/1402, Austin, Texas 78752 Commissioners in Attendance: Dr. Chiquita Eugene (District 5) Antonio Ross (District 8) Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Serita Fontanesi, Chair (District 7) Mueni Rudd (District 2) Elaina Fowler (District 10) Roger Davis (GABC Appointee) Greg Smith (ARA Appointee) Kyron Hayes (AAUL Appointee) Dewi Smith Vice Chair (District 1) MEETING MINUTES CALL TO ORDER Dr. Chiquita Eugene called the African American Resource Advisory Commission meeting to order at 5:34 pm PUBLIC COMMUNICATION No Public Communication APPROVAL OF MINUTES on August 6, 2024. 1. Approve the minutes of the African American Resource Advisory Commission Meeting The minutes from the regular August meeting on 8/6/2024 were approved on Commissioner Fowler’s motion, Commissioner Fontanesi’s second on a vote of 8-0 DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. Presentation by Matthew Schmidt, Program Manager III, Economic Development Department on development Phase 1 Kick-Off in response to Resolution No. 20210902- 048. Commissioner Dr. Eugene recused herself from the discussion as a member of the Economic Development Department DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 3. The 2012 Imagine Austin Comprehensive Plan, and possible action to appoint a representative to support the Imagine Austin comprehensive engagement process (Evelyn Mitchell, Planning Department). Postpone until Oct. meeting 4. Vote on a representative for the African American Cultural Heritage District Phase 1 Kick- Off in response to Resolution No. 20210902-048. Commissioner Rudd was nominated on a motion by Chair Fontanesi, seconded by Commissioner Ross. Approved by a vote of 6-0. Commissioner Dr. Eugene recused herself due to being a part of the Economic Development Department 5. Discussion and action to add Transportation and Public Safety …
PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 2024 The Planning Commission convened in a regular meeting on Tuesday, September 24, 2024, at Austin City Hall, Council Chambers, Room 1001, 301 W. Second Street, Austin, TX. Chair Hempel called the Commission Meeting to order at 6:09 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Claire Hempel Awais Azhar Adam Haynes Alberta Phillips Alice Woods Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Greg Anderson Grayson Cox Ryan Johnson Jennifer Mushtaler Danielle Skidmore Commissioners absent: Nadia Barrera-Ramirez Patrick Howard Felicity Maxwell Ex-Officio Members in Attendance: Jessica Cohen Ex-Officio Members in Attendance Remotely: Candace Hunter PUBLIC COMMUNICATION Santiago: Heritage trees APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the regular meeting of the Planning Commission on July 23, August 27, and September 10, 2024. The minutes from the meeting of July 23, 2024, August 27, 2024, and September 10, 2024, were approved on the consent agenda on Commissioner Johnson’s motion, Commissioner Woods’ second, on a 10-0 vote. Commissioners Barrera-Ramirez, Howard, and Maxwell were absent. PUBLIC HEARINGS 2. Plan Amendment: NPA-2023-0017.01 - Anderson Square, District 4 Location: 910, 912, 914 & 916, 1012 & 1012 ½, 1100, 1100 ½ & 1102 ½ W. Anderson Lane, 7905 ½, 8003, & 8005 Anderson Square and 7940, 7950, 8000, 8000 1/2 & 8002 Research Boulevard Service Road South Bound, Little Walnut Creek Watershed; Crestview/Wooten (Wooten) Neighborhood Planning Area Owner/Applicant: Anderson Square Investments, LLC & C2G, LLC Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: Alice Glasco Consulting (Alice Glasco) Mixed Use to Higher Density Mixed Use land use Recommended Maureen Meredith, 512-974-2695, maureen.meredith@austintexas.gov Planning Department The motion to approve the Applicant's postponement request to October 22, 2024, was approved on the consent agenda on Commissioner Johnson’s motion, Commissioner Woods’ second, on a 10-0 vote. Commissioners Barrera-Ramirez, Howard, and Maxwell were absent. 3. Rezoning: Location: C14-2023-0080 - Anderson Square, District 4 910, 912, 914 & 916, 1012 & 1012 ½, 1100, 1100 ½ & 1102 ½ W. Anderson Lane, 7905 ½, 8003, & 8005 Anderson Square and 7940, 7950, 8000, 8000 1/2 & 8002 Research Boulevard Service Road South Bound, Little Walnut Creek Watershed; Crestview/Wooten (Wooten) Neighborhood Planning Area Owner/Applicant: Anderson Square Investments, LLC & C2G, LLC Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: Alice Glasco Consulting (Alice Glasco) CS-MU-NP, CS-1-NP to CH-PDA-NP Recommended Sherri Sirwaitis, 512-974-3057, sherri,sirwaitis@austintexas.gov Planning Department The motion to approve the Applicant's postponement request to October 22, 2024, was approved on the consent agenda on Commissioner …
REGULAR MEETING OF THE PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD SEPTEMBER 23, 2024 – 6:00 PM CITY HALL CHAMBERS, ROOM 1001 301 W. 2ND STREET AUSTIN, TEXAS 78701 Some members of the Parks and Recreation Board may be participating by videoconference. Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. For remote participation, registration must be completed no later than noon the day before the meeting. To register to speak, click here: https://forms.office.com/g/2vueqKCkbW or call or email Tim Dombeck, (512) 974- 6716, Tim.Dombeck@austintexas.gov. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and may be allowed up to three (3) minutes to provide their comments. CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Pedro Villalobos (D-2), Chair Kathryn Flowers (D-4), Vice Chair Shelby Orme (D-1) Nicole Merritt (D-3) Stephanie Bazan (D-5) Cathleen Eady (D-6) VACANT (D-7) Kim Taylor (D-8) Jennifer Franklin (D-9) Holly Reed (D-10) Lane Becker (Mayor) CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL AGENDA 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. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Parks and Recreation Board regular meeting of August 26, 2024. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS Presentation, discussion and approve letters of support for the PARD Youth Development Program, including Totally Cool Totally ART, Roving Leaders Youth Outreach, and Teens in Leadership Training. (Sponsors: Villalobos, Flowers). (PARD Long Range Strategies: Relief from Urban Life, Park Access for All). Presenter(s): Davin Bjornaas, Recreation Program Manager, Parks and Recreation Department). Presentation, discussion and approve a recommendation to Austin City Council to approve adoption of the UMLAUF Sculpture Garden + Museum Historic, Preservation, Expansion, and Unification Plan. (Sponsors: Villalobos, Flowers) (PARD Long Range Strategies: Urban Public Spaces, Program Alignment). Presenter(s): Kim McKnight, Program Manager III, Parks and Recreation Department. STAFF BRIEFINGS Staff briefing on the Palm Park community engagement process and results. (PARD Long Range Strategies: Relief from Urban Life, Urban Public Spaces). Presenter(s): Lana Denkeler, Project Manager, Parks and Recreation Department; John Rigdon, Waterloo Greenway Conservancy, Laura Cortez, Cortez Consulting. Page 1 of 2 2. 3. 4. 5. Staff briefing on Parks and Recreation Department community engagement events, planning updates, development updates, maintenance updates, program updates and administrative updates. (Sponsors: Villalobos, Flowers). (PARD Long Range Strategies: Relief from Urban Life, Urban Public Spaces, Park Access for All). Presenter(s): …
SPECIAL CALLED MEETING of the LIBRARY COMMISSION September 23, 2024 – 6P.M. African American Cultural and Heritage Facility 912 E 11th Street Austin, Texas This meeting is being held in a hybrid format, with both in-person and online virtual participation. Some members of the Commission may be participating by videoconference. 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 Laura Polio, 512-974-9624, laura.polio@austintexas.gov. CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS/COMMISSIONERS: Lynda Infante Huerta, Chair Andrea Herrera Moreno Kezia Frayjo Mark Smith AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Sheila Mehta, Vice Chair Cristina Masters Magen Davis Steve DeRosa 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 Approve the minutes of the Library Commission's regular meeting on August 26, 2024. STAFF BRIEFINGS Staff briefing on Austin Public Library Security by St. John Requejo, Facilities Services Manager, Ida Garza, Central Security Supervisor, and Lloyd Black, Branch Security Supervisor. 1. 2. Staff briefing on Austin Public Library Partnerships by Jennifer Peters, Division Manager, Programs & Partnerships and Laura Tadena, Community Engagement Librarian. Staff briefing on the September Director’s Report covering public programming highlights, and APL facilities updates, by Roosevelt Weeks, Director of Libraries. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS Discussion and creation of a working group to bring forward recommendations on strategic advocacy for library budget and initiatives to City Council. 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 Laura Polio at the Austin Public Library Department, at 512-974-9624 for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Library Commission, please contact Laura Polio at 512-974-9624 or laura.polio@austintexas.gov. 3. 4. 5.
Library Commission Meeting Minutes 26, August , 2024 REGULAR MEETING 26 August 2024 THE LIBRARY COMMISSION MINUTES The Library Commission convened in a regular meeting on Monday, August 26, 2024, at the St John Branch Library, in Austin, Texas. CALL TO ORDER Chair Infante Huerta called the Commission Meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. Commission Members in Attendance: Lynda Infante Huerta, Chair, , Magen Davis, Steve DeRosa, Mark Smith, Kezia Frayjo, Andrea Herrera Moreno Commission Members in Attendance Remotely: Sheila Mehta, Vice-Chair, Christina Masters Commission Members Absent: none PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Carlos Leon spoke to the commission regarding Criminal Trespass Notices received.on May 9, 2024, at the Old Quarry and May 13, 2024, at the Howson branch libraries. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approval of minutes from the August 3, 2024, special called meeting. The minutes of the August 3, 2024, special called meeting were approved on Commisison Member DeRosa’s motion and Commisison Member Davis’ second on a 7-0 vote. STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. Staff briefing on the City of Austin Mentor and Tutor Program by Odera Anyasinti, Program Administrator, COA Mentor/Tutor. The presentation was made by Odera Anyasinti, Program Administrator, COA Mentor/Tutor. Library Commission Meeting Minutes 26, August , 2024 3. Staff Staff briefing on the August Director’s Report covering public programming highlights, and APL facilities updates, by Roosevelt Weeks, Director of Libraries. The presentation was made by Roosevelt Weeks, Director of Libraries. DISCUSSION 4. Discussion on Board and Commission recommendations related to the Austin Public Library provided in the City of Austin Public Engagement Report. The Commission reviewed the Board and Commission recommendations related to the library in the Fiscal Year 2025 Budget Public Engagement Report. The discussion focused on how to strategically advocate for the library, including providing public comment at council meetings and potentially forming a future workgroup. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 5. Discussion and approval on a library commission member on the Poet Laurette Committee. The Commission approved Commission Member Frayjo to participate on the Poet Laurette Committee with Commission Member Smith’s motion and Commission Member Herrera Moreno’s second on a 7-0 vote. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Working Group for Budget Recommendations Advocating at City Council Meetings Library Safety and Security Summer Reading Recap Adjournment: Chair Infante Huerta adjourned the meeting at 7:13 p.m. without objection.
1. 2. REGULAR MEETING of the HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION Monday, September 23, 2024, 6:00 p.m. Austin City Hall, Room 1101 301 W. 2nd St Austin, Texas Some members of the Human Rights Commission may be participating by videoconference. 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, contact Eric Anderson at eric.anderson@austintexas.gov or (512) 974-2562. CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Kolby Duhon, Chair (He/They) Gabriella Zeidan, Vice Chair Alicia Weigel (She/They) Michael Stevenson Muneeb “Meebs” Aslam (He/Him) Morgan Davis (He/Him) Mariana Krueger (She/Her) Jeffrey Clemmons Srini Raghavan Harriett Kirsh Pozen Danielle Bryant CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL AGENDA The first ten 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 Approve the minutes of the Human Rights Commission regular meeting on August 26, 2024. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEM Approve a recommendation to Council to protect voting rights in Texas and Travis County. 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 contact Eric Anderson, Office of (512) 974-2562 or eric.anderson@austintexas.gov for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Human Rights Commission, please contact Eric Anderson at (512) 974-2562 or eric.anderson@austintexas.gov. the City Clerk at
REGULAR MEETING of the DESIGN COMMISSION MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 2024, 6:00 P.M. PERMITTING AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER, ROOM 1405 6310 WILHELMINA DELCO AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the Design Commission may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: 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 Nicole Corona, at 512-974-3146 or nicole.corona@austintexas.gov. CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS/COMMISSIONERS: Jon Salinas, Chair Josue Meiners, Vice Chair David Carroll Nkiru Gelles Kevin Howard Conners Ladner AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Chi Lee Ben Luckens Marissa McKinney Brita Wallace Brendan Wittstruck 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 Design Commission regular meeting on August 26, 2024. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 2. Discussion and action to recommend to City Council whether the project 701 W 6th St, located at 701 and 709 West 6th Street and 510 and 512 Rio Grande Street, complies with the Urban Design Guidelines for the City of Austin in accordance with Land Development Code § 25-2-586 (C)(1)(a)(ii). Presented by Richard Suttle, Armbrust & Brown, and Ray Tse, GDA Architects. Select a representative to serve on the Downtown Commission per City Code § 2-1-140. Select a representative to serve on the South-Central Waterfront Advisory Board per City Code § 2-1-172. Select a meeting date for the November 2024 Design Commission regular meeting. 5. WORKING GROUP/COMMITTEE UPDATES Update from the Urban Design Guidelines Working Group regarding the meeting on September 13, 2024. Update from representative of the Joint Sustainability Committee regarding the meeting on August 28, 2024. 3. 4. 6. 7. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Note: City Code requires two board members sponsor an item to be included on an agenda. This section of the agenda provides members an opportunity to request items for future agendas. Staff should assume that if there is no objection from other members expressed at the meeting, the members’ silence indicates approval for staff to include on …
1. DESIGN COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES MONDAY, AUGUST 26, 2024 The Design Commission convened in a regular meeting on Monday August 26, 2024, at the Permitting and Development Center, Room 1405, located at 6310 Wilhelmina Delco in Austin, Texas. Vice Chair Meiners called the Design Commission meeting to order at 6:02 p.m. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance: Josue Meiners, Vice Chair Nkiru Gelles Kevin Howard Conners Ladner Chi Lee Marissa McKinney Brita Wallace Brendan Wittstruck Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: None PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Approve the minutes of the Design Commission regular meeting on June 24, 2024. The minutes from the meeting of 6/24/2024 were approved on Commissioner Wallace’s motion, Commissioner Howard’s second on an 8-0 vote. Chair Salinas and Commissioners Carroll and Luckens were absent. STAFF BRIEFINGS 1 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Staff briefing regarding the status of the affordable housing component to the Downtown Density Bonus Program. Presented by Rachel Tepper and Brendan Kennedy, Housing Department. The presentation was made by Rachel Tepper and Brendan Kennedy, Housing Department. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS Discussion and possible action to recommend to City Council whether the Umlauf Sculpture Garden + Museum Historic Preservation, Expansion, and Unification Plan reflects the Shared Values for Urban Areas in the Urban Design Guidelines. Presented by Alyssa Tharrett, Parks and Recreation Department, Katie Robinson Edwards and Amanda Valbracht, Umlauf Sculpture Garden + Museum, and Leland Ulmer, Melissa Gutierrez Soto, and Ginny Chilton, Page. A motion to recommend to City Council that the Umlauf Sculpture Garden + Museum Historic Preservation, Expansion, and Unification Plan located at 605 Azie Morton Road meets the City Design and Sustainability Standards in addition to consideration for mobility, parking, and circulation was approved on Commissioner Wittstruck’s motion, Commissioner Lee’s second on an 8-0 vote. Chair Salinas and Commissioners Carroll and Luckens were absent. Discussion and possible action to recommend to City Council whether the project 400 W 14th Steet located at 400 West 14th Street complies with the Urban Design Guidelines for the City of Austin in accordance with Land Development Code § 25-2-586 (C)(1)(a)(ii). Presented by Leah Bojo and Drew Rafael, Drenner Group PC, Jonathan Schwartz, Page, and Cameron Campbell, Campbell Landscape Architecture. A motion to recommend to City Council that the project 400 W 14th Steet located at 400 West 14th Street complies with the Urban Design Guidelines for the City of Austin in accordance with …
701 W. 6TH STREET 09.11.2024 D V L B R A M A L . N . E V A T S E W . T S E D N A R G O R I I . T S O N O T N A N A S . T S S E C E U N . T S E P U L A D A U G . T S A C A V A L . T S O D A R O L O C E V A S S E R G N O C 1/4 MIL E R A DIU S 1/2 MIL E R A DIU S W. CESAR CHAVEZ ST. W. 6TH ST. W. 5TH ST. W. 4TH ST. W. 3RD ST. W. 2ND ST. AERIAL MAP 2 of 33 Austin, Texas09.11.2024701 W. 6TH| SITE MAP 4 of 33 Austin, Texas09.11.2024701 W. 6TH| PROJECT SITECAPITOL VIEW CORRIDORCAPITOL VIEW CORRIDORCAPITOL VIEW CORRIDOR 701 W. 6TH ST. 751’ 6TH & GUADALUPE 865’ THE INDEPENDENT 694’ 5TH & WEST 459’ GOOGLE HEADQUARTERS 594’ 3D RENDERING | LOOKING NORTH FROM CESAR CHAVEZ 3 of 33 Austin, Texas09.11.2024701 W. 6TH| BUILDING DATA 5 of 33 Austin, Texas09.11.2024701 W. 6TH| W 6TH STREETADJ. LOTALLEYRIO GRAND ST.W 6TH STREETRIO GRANDE STADJ. LOTALLEYProject Summary/Highlights:SITE AREA: 18,996 SQUARE FEETFAR AREA:FAR PROPOSED: PROPOSED USES:NUMBER OF FLOORS:18,996 SQUARE FEET567,331 SQUARE FEET29.86:1RETAIL (F&B), MULTI-FAMILY66 LEVELS 701 W 6th STREET URBAN DESIGN GUIDELINES MATRIX AREAWIDE URBAN GUIDELINES # DESIGN GUIDELINE MET DISCUSSION AW.1 Create dense development YES The project is requesting additional density through Downtown Density Bonus program to increase density to an FAR of 30:1. AW.2 Create mixed-use development YES The project will span a quarter block and proposes approximately 394 multi-family residential units with approximately 4,547 square feet of F&B/retail and multi-family lobby/amenity at the ground level in the northeast corner of the proposed building with frontage along W. 6th Street and Rio Grande Street. AW.3 Limit development which closes downtown streets YES The project does not propose to close any existing city streets. AW.4 Buffer neighborhood edges N/A The project is located within the Central Business District and does not border any residential neighborhoods. AW.5 Incorporate civic art in both public and private development NO The project does not anticipate any civic art. AW.6 Protect important public views YES The project is partially located in a Capitol View Corridor (CVC) and …