Small Area Planning Joint Committee 2023 Meeting Schedule Planning and Development Center (PDC) 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Dr, Austin, TX 78752 Time: 11:30 AM Location: Room, TBD Schedule: February 1, 2023 April 12, 2023 June 7, 2023 August 9, 2023 October 4, 2023 December 13, 2023
SMALL AREA PLANNING JOINT COMMITTEE APRIL 13, 2022 11:30 AM STREET-JONES BUILDING, ROOM 400A 1100 EAST 11TH STREET AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the committee may be participating by videoconference. 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 512-978-1725 or susan.watkins@austintexas.gov. Members Absent Jennifer Mushtaler CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Members in Attendance Patrick Howard James Shieh, Chair Jeffrey Thompson Cesar Acosta David King, Vice-Chair Betsy Greenberg Staff in Attendance Mark Walters Susan Watkins Stevie Greathouse Greg Dutton Laura Keating Victor Cortes DRAFT MINUTES CALL TO ORDER: Chair Shieh called the meeting to order at 11:40 AM. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 3 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. No speakers signed up to speak. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a. Approval of minutes from the December 8, 2021, Small Area Planning Joint Committee meeting. King clarifies minutes: On Commissioner King’s motion, Commissioner Thompson’s second, the committee unanimously voted to approve the December 8, 2021, minutes as amended. b. Approval of minutes from the February 9, 2022, Small Area Planning Joint Committee meeting. On Commissioner King’s motion, Commissioner Thompson’s second, the committee unanimously voted to approve the February 9, 2022, minutes. 2. OLD BUSINESS a. None 3. NEW BUSINESS a. 90-92 Rainey Street - Reflectivity Variance in the Waterfront Overlay (SPC-2020- 0121C) - Discussion and possible action on a variance for reflectivity standards in the Rainey Street subdistrict of the Waterfront Overlay. • Amanda Swor (Drenner Group) presented on behalf of the applicant. • On Commissioner Acosta’s motion, Commissioner Greenberg’s second, the commission voted to close the public hearing. • The variance request was discussed. Commissioner King made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Greenburg, that the variance request be forwarded to the Planning Commission without a recommendation with information from staff regarding potential impacts on adjacent buildings, bird-friendly design, transmittance, reflectivity, LEED best practices and energy efficiency. 4. PUBLIC HEARINGS a. None 5. STAFF BRIEFINGS Stevie Greathouse presented. Waterfront Overlay. Greg Dutton presented. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS a. Housing …
REGULAR MEETING of the COMMISSION ON VETERAN AFFAIRS Wednesday, October 19, 2022 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM City of Austin Permitting & Development Center 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Dr., Room 1401 Austin, TX 78752 Some members of the Commission on Veteran Affairs may be participating by videoconference. 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 comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation. To register, email the board liaison at Damian.Pantoja@austintexas.gov CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Christopher “Cam” Wilson, Chair Kevin Lenau, Vice Chair Manuel Jimenez – Renteria, Sabino Maria Brown-Spence Jose Carrasco Elisabeth Collura-Rosenberg Jason Denny Pete Salazar Charles W. Cupp Vacant Some members of the Commission on Veteran Affairs may be participating by videoconference. Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely by telephone. Speakers may speak up to three minutes on an item only once either in-person or remotely. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation. To register, call or email the board liaison at 512-974-3253 or Damian.Pantoja@austintexas.gov AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: 2022 1. Approve the minutes of the Commission on Veteran Affairs Regular Meeting of May 18, 2. Approve the minutes of the Commission on Veteran Affairs Regular Meeting of Sept, 21 2022 DISCUSSION ITEMS in the City of Austin veterans in the region 3. Continue to Identify any veteran encampments and number of homeless veterans located 4. Discussion and possible presentation how and which Austin non-profits are involved with 5. Continue the vouchers discussion with TSO for Veterans 6. Discussion, update, and possible presentation of the addition of Military/Veteran Affairs Office 7. Discussion about the Veteran Day’s Parade DISCUSSION ITEMS ACTION ITEMS 8. Discuss and possible vote on the establishment of a Stand Down 9. Discuss and vote for the continued time to meet 3rd Wednesday of every month at 7pm and took them hybrid. 10. Opportunity for anyone to share future agenda items possibly vote 11. Staff to provide update about attendance STAFF BRIEFINGS 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 …
Regular Meeting of the Environmental Commission October 19, 2022 at 6:00 P.M. Permitting and Development Center, Events Center, Room 1405 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Drive Austin, Texas 78752 Some members of the Environmental Commission will 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 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 to speak remotely, call or email Kaela Champlin, Watershed Protection Department, at (512) 974-3443, Kaela.Champlin@austintexas.gov, no later than noon, the day before the meeting. The following information is required: speaker name, item number(s) they wish to speak on, whether they are for/against/neutral, email address and telephone number (must be the same number that will be used to call into the meeting). CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Haris Qureshi Rachel Scott Pam Thompson Melinda Schiera Audrey Barrett Bixler Colin Nickells Jennifer Bristol, Secretary Kevin Ramberg, Chair Ana Aguirre Richard Brimer Perry Bedford, Vice-Chair AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 10 speakers who register to speak no later than noon the day before the meeting will be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES AND ACTION 1. Approval the minutes of the Environmental Commission Regular Meeting on October 5, 2022 (5 minutes) 1 5. 7. 8. 9. 10. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. Briefing on the Palm District Plan. Briefing and Possible Action. Housing and Planning Staff, Stevie Greathouse, (512) 974-7226, stevie.greathouse@austintexas.gov (30 minutes) 3. Presentation of Development Assessment Report for 311-315 South Congress, located at 311- 315 South Congress Avenue, CD-2022-0002 (District 9). Applicant: Amanda Swor, Drenner Group, PC. Staff: Wendy Rhoades, Housing and Planning Department and Leslie Lilly, Environmental Program Coordinator, Watershed Protection Department (30 minutes) PUBLIC HEARINGS 4. Name: Karanam Subdivision Wastewater Service Extension Request #5575 Applicant: I.T. Gonzalez, I.T. Gonzalez Engineering Location: 10802 D K Ranch Rd, Austin, TX 78759 Council District: Limited Purpose Jurisdiction (District 10) Staff: Kaela Champlin, Environmental Program Coordinator, Watershed Protection Department Watershed: Bull Creek, Water Supply Suburban, Northern Edwards Aquifer Recharge Zone, Drinking Water Protection Zone Request: Wastewater Service Extension Staff Recommendation: Recommended (20 minutes) Name: Loyola Junction Apartments, SP-2021-0242C Applicant: Stephen Jamison, Jamison Civil …
BRIEFING SUMMARY SHEET DEVELOPMENT ASSESSMENT CASE NUMBER: CD-2022-0002 – 311-315 South Congress PUD REQUEST: Presentation of a Project Assessment Report for the 311 – 315 South Congress Planned Unit Development, located at 311-315 South Congress Avenue, within the Lady Bird Lake Watershed and the East Bouldin Creek Watershed. DISTRICT AREA: 9 DEPARTMENT COMMENTS: The Applicant has submitted a project assessment for a proposed 0.8143 acre mixed use development to be known as the 311 – 315 South Congress Planned Unit Development (PUD). The proposed development area presently contains automotive repair services use with 8 servicing positions and a 5,098 square foot, 2-story office building, and has four driveways to South Congress Avenue. The property is currently zoned commercial-liquor sales – vertical mixed use building – neighborhood plan (CS-1-V-NP) district. The Applicant’s proposed rezoning request to PUD- NP consists of a project that would include up to 450 high-rise multifamily residential units, 30,000 square feet of general office space, and 7,500 square feet of ground floor, pedestrian- oriented, retail uses. A mix of below grade and above grade structured parking is proposed. The Applicant is also proposing a maximum floor-to-area ratio of 15:1 and a maximum building height of up to 400 feet. Vehicular access to the PUD is proposed to occur from South Congress Avenue and the proposed right-of-way extension of Barton Springs Road along the south property line. A transportation impact analysis (TIA) will be required at the time a formal application for PUD-NP district zoning is received by the City. The property is within the South Central Waterfront subdistrict of the Waterfront Overlay and within the South Central Waterfront Vision Framework Plan district boundaries. The Staff has reviewed the Applicant’s PUD zoning proposal and the stated intent is to comply with all of the Tier One and Tier Two requirements, and several of the Tier 2 items for a Mixed Use Development as summarized below. The proposed base zoning district for the PUD is the general commercial services (CS) district. • Open Space – an enhanced pedestrian experience along the project frontages, including a publicly-accessible hydration station on the north façade in proximity to the Barton Springs bike lane • Environment / Drainage – treatment of 100% of on-site water quality controls; 1,000 cubic feet of water quality for an off-site area, including a portion of South Congress Avenue; 250 linear feet of off-site storm improvements on South …
ITEM FOR ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION AGENDA COMMISSION MEETING DATE: October 19, 2022 NAME & NUMBER OF PROJECT: Karanam Subdivision Wastewater Service Extension Request #5575 NAME OF APPLICANT OR ORGANIZATION: I.T. Gonzalez, I.T. Gonzalez Engineering LOCATION: 10802 D K Ranch Rd, Austin, TX 78759 COUNCIL DISTRICT: Limited Purpose Jurisdiction (Council District 10) PROJECT FILING DATE: August 12, 2022 WPD/ENVIRONMENTAL STAFF: Kaela Champlin, Environmental Program Coordinator (512) 974-3443, kaela.champlin@austintexas.gov WATERSHED: REQUEST: STAFF DETERMINATION: Bull Creek, Water Supply Suburban, Northern Edwards Aquifer Recharge Zone, Drinking Water Protection Zone Wastewater Service Extension Staff recommends approval of this service extension request. MEMORANDUM October 19, 2022 Kevin Ramberg, Chair, and Members of the Environmental Commission Kaela Champlin, Environmental Program Coordinator Watershed Protection Department TO: FROM: DATE: SUBJECT: Karanam Subdivision Wastewater Service Extension Request #5575 Service Extension Requests (SER) located in the Drinking Water Protection Zone and outside of the City of Austin’s full purpose jurisdiction require Council approval and review by the Environmental Commission. Watershed Protection Department staff have completed the review for Karanam Subdivision Wastewater Service Extension Request (SER) #5575 and recommend approval of the request. Site Overview The site consists of a tract of approximately 0.62 acres, located at 10802 D-K Ranch Road. The property is in the City of Austin Limited Purpose Jurisdiction and Council District 10. The site is in the Bull Creek Watershed, Water Supply Suburban, the Drinking Water Protection Zone, and the Northern Edwards Aquifer Recharge Zone. The applicant is proposing to redevelop a single-family home into two single-family homes on two separate lots. A site plan has not yet been submitted to the City of Austin at the time that staff reviewed this SER. The site is currently utilizing an On-Site Sewage Facility (OSSF) and is proposing a wastewater SER with two Living Unit Equivalents (LUEs). An SER was previously approved for this site in 2021 and has since expired. Therefore, the applicant is required to take the SER through the Council and boards and commissions process again. The requested number of LUEs and proposed wastewater infrastructure has not changed. A copy of the August 4, 2021 staff memo (Attachment A) to the Environmental Commission and the Environmental Commission’s recommendation (Attachment B) is included for reference with this memo. 1 Development Impacts Water: The site is located in the Austin Water Service Area. Wastewater: The SER proposes that the applicant construct approximately 400 feet of appropriately sized low pressure force …
Karanam Subdivision Wastewater Service Extension Request #5575 What is an SER? • A service extension request, or SER, is an application for City water or wastewater service from a property owner or developer. • SERs are required when a property is located more than 100 feet from an accessible water or wastewater system, or when existing infrastructure isn't adequate for the proposed project demands. • Service may involve the construction of a new line or an associated facility or upgrades to existing lines or facilities. • The applicant pays for the associated infrastructure, as outlined in the SER. SER Process • Per the Land Development Code, SERs require Council approval if the property is in the Drinking Water Protection Zone and outside of the City's full purpose jurisdiction. • Environmental Commission and Water & Wastewater Commission review and make recommendations on SERs that require Council approval. • No conditions can be put on approval of SERs. Background • An SER was previously approved for this site in 2021 and has since expired. • The applicant is not proposing any changes to the SER. • The SER was previously recommended by Environmental Commission, Water and Wastewater Commission, and approved by Council in August 2021. Request Summary • Request for wastewater service (2 LUEs) • 0.62 acres • Redevelopment of a single-family home into two single family homes on two separate lots • Limited purpose jurisdiction • Drinking Water Protection Zone (DWPZ) • Bull Creek Watershed, Water Supply Suburban • Edwards Aquifer Recharge Zone • Council District #10 SER #5575 Site Location Austin City Limits Austin ETJ Edwards Aquifer Recharge Zone Edwards Aquifer Contributing Zone Austin City LimitsETJRechargeContributingAustin City LimitsETJRechargeContributing Site Location SER #5575 Proposed Wastewater Extension Map provided by AWU SER #5575 Description of proposed extension: • Decommission the existing OSSF • Construct 400 feet of low pressure force main from the existing 8-inch gravity wastewater main located in Nashfara Cove, and • Extend west along Nashfara Cove, and then south along D K Ranch Road to the subject tract. SER Review & Evaluation • Bull Creek Watershed, Water Supply Suburban, Edwards Aquifer Recharge Zone • No critical environmental features, wetlands, or recharge features on site • No critical water quality zone or water quality transition zone • Drains to known Jollyville Plateau salamander (Eurycea sosorum) habitat Staff Recommendation Staff recommends approval. Basis for recommendation: Staff review determined that there are …
LOYOLA JUNCTION APARTMENTS 6507 ED BLUESTEIN BLVD. SP-2021-0242C Mel Fuechec Environmental Review Specialist Senior Development Services Department VARIANCE REQUEST The development proposes a variance from LDC 25-8-342 for fill up to 17 feet in the desired development zone. PROPERTY DATA • Walnut Creek • Suburban Watershed • Desired Development Zone • Full Purpose • Not located over Edwards Aquifer Recharge Zone • Minor & Intermediate Critical Water Quality Zones • 3 Wetland Critical Environmental Features • Council District 1 Site Location Austin ETJ Austin City Limits Edwards Aquifer Recharge Zone Edwards Aquifer Contributing Zone BACKGROUND This project consists of sixteen apartment buildings, two garages, a leasing office/clubhouse, two water quality/detention ponds, two rain gardens, and two driveways. Two driveways are required. One is from Lazy Creek Dr. which is a neighborhood road, and the main driveway will be from 183. The location of this main driveway is constrained by TXDOT requirements. EXISTING CONDITIONS EXISTING CONDITIONS VARIANCE RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends this variance with the following conditions: • Install 355 linear feet of retaining wall to contain the major fill areas • Utilize terracing techniques in the areas of major fill • Increase the CEF setback for the existing wetland CEF feature in the area by 50 feet • Add an additional 7,100 square feet of COA 609S Native seeding and planting at the bottom of the major fill areas QUESTIONS? ADDITIONAL INFO TREE SURVEY INFO LANDSCAPE CODE AND CITY ARBORIST MITIGATION PLANTINGS CEF AND CWQZ MITIGATION PLANTINGS CEF AND CWQZ MITIGATION PLANTINGS
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1. REGULAR MEETING of the TOURISM COMMISSION BOARD October 19, 2022, at 3pm Permitting & Development Center Room 1405 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Dr. Austin, Texas 78752 Some members of the Tourism Commission Board 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 Felicia Ojeda, 512.404.4022 or felicia.ojeda@austintexas.gov CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS/COMMISSIONERS: Rachel Magee, Chair Greg Chanon Bill Bunch Lois Rodriguez Mike Cannatti Mayoral Vacant AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Ken Smith, Vice Chair Ed Bailey John Riedie Daniel Ronan District 1 Vacant 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 Approve the minutes of the Tourism Commission Board Regular Meeting on September 21, 2022. 2. 4. 5. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS Discussion and possible action on Downtown Commission Recommendation 20220420- 2(d) on Convention Center Expansion adopted by the Downtown Commission on April 20, 2022 Discussion and possible action on 2023 Calendar schedule 3. WORKING GROUP/COMMITTEE UPDATES Discussion and updates from the Parks and Environment Working Group Discussion and updates from the TPID Working Group 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 at felicia.ojeda@austintexas.gov, for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Tourism Commission Board, please contact Felicia Ojeda at 512.404.4022 or felicia.ojeda@austintexas.gov. at Austin Convention Center Department, Felicia Ojeda call
Meeting of the Codes and Ordinances Joint Committee October 19, 2022 at 6:00 p.m. Permitting and Development Center (PDC) – Room #1406 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Drive Austin, TX 78752 Some members of the Codes and Ordinances Joint Committee may be participating by video conference. 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 512-974-3509 or greg.dutton@austintexas.gov CURRENT COMMITTEE MEMBERS Nadia Barrera-Ramirez (Chair) Claire Hempel (Vice-Chair) Awais Azhar Todd Shaw Ann Denkler Jolene Kiolbassa Greg Anderson CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Speakers signed up prior to commencement of the meeting will be allowed to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approval of the June 15, 2022, meeting minutes. 2. Approval of the September 21, 2022 meeting minutes. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 3. Historic Design Standards Amendments. Discuss and consider a recommendation for adoption of an ordinance amending Title 25 of the City Code to codify the Historic Design Standards as a tool for interpreting the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards. (No changes to the historic review process are proposed.) City Staff: Andrew Rice, Housing and Planning and Department, (512) 974-1686, Andrew.Rice@austintexas.gov Facilitator: Chair Barrera-Ramirez City Attorney: None 1 4. Great Streets Fee-in-Lieu. Discuss and consider a recommendation for adoption of an ordinance amending Title 25-2-586 (Downtown Density Bonus Program) to provide an alternative option for properties located along TxDOT frontages that cannot comply with Great Street Standards. City Staff: Jorge Rousselin, Housing and Planning Department, (512) 974-2975, Jorge.Rousselin@austintexas.gov 5. Site-Specific Save Our Springs (SOS) Amendment. Discuss and consider a recommendation for adoption of site-specific amendments to City Code Chapter 25-8, Subchapter A, Article 13 (Save Our Springs Initiative), as minimally required to address development related to the proposed Brodie Oaks PUD, C814-2021-0099, and located within the Barton Springs Zone. City Staff: Leslie Lilly, Watershed Protection Department, (512) 535-8914, Leslie.Lilly@austintexas.gov 6. Residential in Commercial. Discuss and consider a recommendation for adoption of an ordinance amending Title 25 of the City Code to create an affordable housing bonus program and allow residential development on commercially-zoned properties. City Staff: Greg Dutton, Housing and Planning …
TITLE 25. - LAND DEVELOPMENT. CHAPTER 25-2. - ZONING. COMPATIBILITY ON CORRIDORS WORKING DRAFT – SUBJECT TO CHANGE 10/14/2022 § 25-2-32 ZONING DISTRICTS AND MAP CODES. (A) This section provides the City's zoning districts and the corresponding zoning map codes. A zoning district may be referred to by its map code. (F) Combining districts and map codes are as follows: (20) university neighborhood overlay…. UNO (21) corridor overlay …. COR Division 6. Combining and Overlay Districts. § 25-2-181 CORRIDOR OVERLAY (COR) DISTRICT PURPOSE AND BOUNDARIES. (A) The purpose of the corridor overlay is to increase housing capacity and support transit investments on certain roadways by relaxing compatibility regulations and reducing parking minimums. (B) The boundaries of the COR district are identified in Section 25-2-769.03 (Corridor Roadways). (Supp. No. 158) Created: 2022-09-28 16:13:09 [EST] Page 1 of 14 TITLE 25. - LAND DEVELOPMENT. CHAPTER 25-2. - ZONING. COMPATIBILITY ON CORRIDORS WORKING DRAFT – SUBJECT TO CHANGE 10/14/2022 ARTICLE 3. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR CERTAIN DISTRICTS. Division 13. Corridor Overlay. § 25-2-769.01 APPLICABILITY. (A) This division applies to a site within the zoning jurisdiction that is: (1) developed, zoned, or used as residential; and (2) front-facing or side-facing a roadway that qualifies as light rail line, medium corridor, or larger corridor. (B) This division governs over a conflicting provision of this title or other ordinance unless the conflicting provision is less restrictive. § 25-2-769.02 DEFINITIONS. In this division, the following definitions apply: (1) CORRIDOR means a roadway that qualifies as a larger corridor, light rail line, or medium corridor. (2) CORRIDOR SITE means a site that is front-facing or side-facing a corridor. (3) LARGER CORRIDOR means a roadway described in Section 25-2- (4) LIGHT RAIL LINE means the light rail depicted on Exhibit A attached to Resolution No. 20200807-003 (Project Connect Contract with the Voters). (5) MEDIUM CORRIDOR means a roadway described in Section 25-2- 769.03(C). 769.03(B). (6) TRIGGERING PROPERTY means a property zoned SF-5 or more restrictive Austin, Texas, Land Development Code (Supp. No. 158) Created: 2022-09-28 16:13:22 [EST] Page 2 of 14 TITLE 25. - LAND DEVELOPMENT. CHAPTER 25-2. - ZONING. COMPATIBILITY ON CORRIDORS WORKING DRAFT – SUBJECT TO CHANGE 10/14/2022 § 25-2-769.03 CORRIDOR ROADWAYS. (A) A site is located along a light rail line when the site front-faces or side- faces one of the following streets: (1) Center Ridge Drive between North I.H.-35 Frontage Road and Center Line Pass; Boulevard; …
ORDINANCE AMENDMENT REVIEW SHEET C20-2022-013 Amendment: C20-2022-013 Alternative Option for Great Streets Description Consider an ordinance amending Title 25-2-586 (Downtown Density Bonus Program) to provide an alternative option for properties located along TxDOT frontages that cannot comply with Great Street Standards. Summary of proposed code amendment The proposed amendment to Title 25-2-586 (Downtown Density Bonus Program) will provide an alternative option for compliance with Great Streets Standards when there is extra jurisdictional control of the right-of- way. Background: Initiated by City Council Resolution No. 20220728-093 On July 28, 2022, the City Council initiated a Code amendment to Title 25-2-586 (Downtown Density Bonus Program) based on Staff recommendations from a Fee-in-Lieu Memorandum to Council dated July 7, 2022. Specifically, the Code amendment will: 1. Allow a fee-in-lieu for properties located along TxDOT frontages that cannot comply with Great Streets standards in the range of $55-$60 per square foot pf frontage along TxDOT right of way. 2. Require a fee-in-lieu and one-time fee in the amount of 10% of the cost for construction at $5.50- $6.00 per square foot to cover maintenance of any Great Streets improvements, including landscape elements, trash receptacles, benches, bike infrastructure, and streetlights. 3. Create a specific fund within the Public Works Department for the design, construction, and maintenance of Great Street capital improvement projects within the Downtown area. Certain properties in Downtown are eligible to participate in the Downtown Density Bonus Program (the Program) as outlined in 25-2-586. In accordance with Program requirements, the applicant is required to execute a restrictive covenant committing to provide streetscape improvements along all public street frontages, consistent with the Great Streets Standards (the Standards). Properties in the Rainey Street Subdistrict of the Waterfront Overlay (WO) are eligible to participate in the Program per 25-2-739. Certain properties in the WO subdistrict have frontage on Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) right-of-way (ROW). Where these properties have frontage along TxDOT ROW, the City of Austin has no jurisdiction to require streetscape improvements. Any proposed improvements outside private property on said frontage are to be coordinated with TxDOT. On March 12, 2020, the City Council executed Resolution No. 20200312-040 directing the City Manager to “bring forward a recommendation for creating a fee-in-lieu option for the Great Streets requirement of the Downtown Density Bonus Program for projects unable to provide such streetscapes due to other jurisdictional opposition to their construction.” Staff Recommendation Staff recommends APPROVAL of …
TITLE 25. - LAND DEVELOPMENT. CHAPTER 25-1. - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS AND PROCEDURES. ARTICLE 15. HOUSING. RESIDENTIAL IN COMMERCIAL DISTRICTS INCENTIVE PROGRAM WORKING DRAFT – SUBJECT TO CHANGE 10/14/2022 ARTICLE 15. HOUSING. Division 5. Residential Uses in Commercial Districts Incentive Program. § 25-1-751 PURPOSE, APPLICABILITY, SHORT TITLE, AUTHORITY, AND CONFLICT. (A) The purpose of this division is to establish a voluntary incentive program that allows residential uses in commercial districts. (B) This division applies within the zoning jurisdiction. (C) This division may be cited as "Residential in Commercial Development (D) The director may adopt, implement, and enforce: (1) program guidelines; and (2) administrative rules in accordance with Chapter 1-2 (Administrative Program". Rules). (E) A provision of this title that is specifically applicable to a residential- commercial development governs over a conflicting provision of this title. § 25-1-752 DEFINITIONS. In this division, (1) CREATIVE SPACES means XXXX. (2) CREATIVE SPACE OPERATOR means a person who owns or manages a (3) MARKET RATE UNITS means a rental or ownership dwelling unit that is creative space. not an affordable unit. Austin, Texas, Land Development Code (Supp. No. 158) Created: 2022-09-28 16:13:09 [EST] Page 1 of 8 TITLE 25. - LAND DEVELOPMENT. CHAPTER 25-1. - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS AND PROCEDURES. ARTICLE 15. HOUSING. RESIDENTIAL IN COMMERCIAL DISTRICTS INCENTIVE PROGRAM WORKING DRAFT – SUBJECT TO CHANGE 10/14/2022 (4) MFI means median family income as defined in Section 25-1-701 (Definitions) for the Austin-Round Rock metropolitan statistical area. § 25-1-753 ELIGIBILITY. (A) A proposed development is eligible for this program if the development: (1) meets the requirements in this division; and (2) is new construction; or (3) will redevelop a site without existing creative spaces or multi-family structures; or (4) complies with the requirements in Subsection (C). (B) A creative space is existing if the space has operated for at least 10 years. (C) Redevelopment of a Site with Existing Spaces and Structures. (1) A proposed development that will require the applicant to redevelop existing creative spaces is eligible for this program if: (a) the proposed development: (i) meets the standards imposed in this subsection; (ii) will replace all existing creative spaces that were operating the previous year with comparable-sized creative spaces; and (b) the applicant provides creative space operators with: (i) (ii) notice and information about the proposed development on a form approved by the director; relocation benefits that are consistent with the Federal Uniform Relocation Assistance and …
PALM DISTRICT PLAN Public Review DRAFT 10/14/2022 TABLE OF CONTENTS EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 1 INTRODUCTION 3 EQUITY FRAMEWORK 4 HISTORY 6 EXISTING CONDITIONS 24 ENGAGEMENT SUMMARY 36 VISION STATEMENT 40 VISION FRAMEWORK 41 KEY OPPORTUNITY SITES 42 DESIRED OUTCOMES 47 SCENARIOS 52 IMPLEMENTATION 59 RECOMMENDATIONS 60 LOOKING FORWARD 69 Appendices A1 The Palm District: Austin’s Cultural Hub - AIA Communities by Design Report A2 Listening Report for Palm District Visioning Phase A3 Palm District Existing Conditions Report A4 Palm District Planning City Council Resolution EXECUTIVE SUMMARY In 2019 the Austin City Council directed staff (Resolution No. 20190523-029) to develop a small area plan for the eastern edge of Downtown: the Palm District. Initial work on the plan began in the latter part of 2019 and early 2020, but was halted by the global COVID-19 pandemic. As 2020 wound down, staff resumed work on the project by developing and refining background documents, designing the public engagement strategy and planning process, conducting preliminary stakeholder outreach, and preparing for the formal kickoff of the planning prosses in May 2021. Beginning in 2019, Housing and Planning Department Staff convened a City of Austin Palm District Planning Team comprised of representatives from multiple City Departments including Convention Center, Parks and Recreation, Watershed Protection, Transportation, Sustainability, Economic Development, Real Estate, and the Corridor Program Office to provide input and review key deliverables throughout the process. HPD staff also met regularly with representatives from the Downtown Austin Alliance and Waterloo Greenway, as well as Travis County staff, and other key community stakeholders serving as partners in support of the planning process. The Palm District planning process employed a five phase planning process: • Pre-Planning—The project team researched the Palm District in preparation of developing the plan. • Visioning—The project team engaged community and developed a draft vision and outline for the plan. • Active Planning—Staff used the draft vision to identify recommendations and to develop multiple scenarios for the Palm District. As part of their partnership with the City in support of this process, the Downtown Austin Alliance engaged a professional urban design firm, Asakura Robinson, to assist with outreach, focus group facilitation, development of possible future scenarios and a preferred scenario for the draft plan. • Draft Review—Staff developed the draft plan with guidance from city and key stakeholder partners and released the draft for public review and comments. • Plan Adoption—During this time staff will review …
33 Public Review Draft Palm District Plan 34 Public Review Draft Palm District Plan 35 Public Review Draft Palm District Plan ENGAGEMENT SUMMARY The Housing and Planning Department led an outreach and engagement process bringing together the thoughts and ideas of a broad range of community stakeholders and institutional partners to inform and develop the goals and future vision for the Palm District. This robust community engagement strategy was grounded using an equity lens. Intentional steps were taken to elevate the voices of community members that have cultural and historic ties to the district, some of whom no longer live in the vicinity of the district due to gentrification and displacement caused in part by past planning decisions. It must be noted that early engagement efforts were entirely moved online due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Organizational Briefings and Inter-agency Coordination Beginning in 2019, staff held regular briefing meetings with various city boards and commissions, key city departments, external organizations, and community-based organizations and invited them to participate in the planning process. City departments and external partners were consulted on the various products created throughout the planning process including the draft Vision Framework, American Institute of Architects workshops, the framework desired outcomes, preferred scenarios, and plan document. Targeted Outreach to East Austin Thought Leaders In late Summer 2021, Martha P. Cotera (dba Information Systems Development) was contracted to engage East Austin community members with cultural and historic bonds to the Palm District. A series of interviews, focus groups, and small group meetings were held with East Austin Mexican- American community leaders, current and former elected officials, Palm School alumni, Rainey Street Historic District residents and advocates, and current and former East Austin residents. Also targeted were organizations such as Raza Roundtable, PODER, HABLA and Nuestro Grupo/Academia Cuauhtli, Mexic Arte Museum, La Peña, with well documented involvement in the district. The interviewers gathered interviewees’ stories, desires, and thoughts about the Palm School and Park, the Rainey Street Neighborhood, Waterloo Greenway, the potential 5th Street Heritage Corridor, and other aspects of the Palm District. From her work with the East Austin stakeholder groups, Martha Cotera produced an in-depth report that includes a historic framework outlining the Mexican-American contributions and political efforts in the City of Austin and in the planning area specifically. The report includes the challenges of both displacement and the work of advocacy for the preservation of historic and cultural features …
DOWNTOWN COMMISSION OCTOBER 19, 2022, TIME: 5:30 p.m. Austin City Hall, Council Chamber, Room 1001 301 W 2nd Street, Austin, Texas 78701 Some members of the Downtown 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, please contact mona.sanchez@austintexas.gov or (512) 974-7864. CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: August Harris, Chair Christopher Lehman, Vice Chair Nelly Paulina Ramirez Cynthia Weatherby Jen Weaver Josh Lickteig Joel Sher Ben Heimsath Kelan Robinson CALL TO ORDER Ed Ishmael David Gomez Megan Meisenbach Kimberly Taylor Mike Lavigne Preston Reine Laura Templeton Amy Wong Mok Scott Strickland AGENDA PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL 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 STAFF BRIEFINGS Connect Office. Department. 1. Approve the minutes of the Downtown Commission September 21, 2022, meeting. 2. Staff briefing on Project Connect and related ordinance proposal, Donna Galati, Project 3. Staff briefing on the Palm District Plan, Mark Walters, Housing & Planning DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 4. Discussion and possible action on Project Connect and related ordinance proposal. 5. Discussion and possible action on the Palm District Plan. 6. Discussion and possible action on the Downtown Commission 2023 meeting schedule. DISCUSSION ITEMS 7. Discussion of recent activities and actions taken by the Design Commission 8. Discussion of recent activities and actions taken by the Historic Landmark Commission 9. Discussion of recent activities and actions taken by the Urban Transportation Commission 10. Discussion of recent activities and actions taken by the Arts Commission 11. Discussion of recent activities and actions taken by the Music Commission 12. Discussion of recent activities and actions taken by the Parks & Recreation Board 13. Discussion of recent activities and actions taken by the Public Safety Commission 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 …
Finance/Allocations and Strategic Planning/Needs Assessment Committee Meeting of the HIV Planning Council Wednesday, October 19, 2022 The Finance/Allocations and Strategic Planning/Needs Assessment Committee Meeting to be held 10/19/2022 with Social Distancing Modifications Public comment will be allowed via Microsoft Teams and in-person. All speakers must register in advance (10/18/2022 by Noon). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the October 19, 2022 HIV Planning Council Meeting, residents must: •Call or email the board liaison at (512) 972-5806 and Jaseudia.Killion@austintexas.gov no later than noon, (the day before the meeting). The information required is the speaker name, item number(s) they wish to speak on, whether they are for/against/neutral, and a telephone number or email address. •Once a request to speak has been called in or emailed to the board liaison, residents will receive either an email or phone call providing the telephone number to call on the day of the scheduled meeting. •Speakers must call in at least 15 minutes prior to meeting start in order to speak, late callers will not be accepted and will not be able to speak. •Speakers will be placed in a queue until their time to speak. •Handouts or other information may be emailed to Jaseudia.Killion@austintexas.gov by Noon the day before the scheduled meeting. This information will be provided to Board and Commission members in advance of the meeting. •If this meeting is broadcast live, residents may watch the meeting here: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch- atxn-live Versión en español a continuación. Reunión del Finance/Allocations and Strategic Planning/Needs Assessment Committee Meeting of the HIV Planning Council la folletos junta en FECHA de la reunion (Miércoles, 19 de Octubre, 2022) La junta se llevará con modificaciones de distanciamiento social Se permitirán comentarios públicos por teléfono; no se permitirá ninguna entrada en persona. Todos los oradores deben registrarse con anticipación (10/18/2022 antes del mediodía). Todos los comentarios públicos se producirán al comienzo de la reunión. Para hablar de forma remota en la reunión, los miembros del público deben: • Llame o envíe un correo electrónico al enlace de (512) 972-5806 and Jaseudia.Killion@austintexas.gov a más tardar al mediodía (el día antes de la reunión). La información requerida es el nombre del orador, los números de artículo sobre los que desean hablar, si están a favor / en contra / neutrales, y un número de teléfono o dirección de correo electrónico. • Una vez que se …
REGULAR MEETING of the Economic Prosperity Commission October 19, 2022, 6:30 pm Austin City Hall, Boards and Commissions Room 1101 301 W. 2nd Street Some members of the Economic Prosperity 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 please contact Michelle Clemons, michelle.clemons@austintexas.gov , 512-974-2713 or Nydia Castillo, Nydia.castillo@austintexas.gov, 512-974-6452. CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS/COMMISSIONERS Nathan Ryan, Chair Shayna Brown Christiana Ponder Preston Tom Amy Noel Kelsey Hitchingham AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Kirsha Haverlah, Vice Chair Vacant- District 3 Michael D Nahas Will Townsend Ryan Kurtz The first speakers signed up prior to October 18t 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 Economic Prosperity Commission meeting on September 21st meeting. STAFF BRIEFINGS Font Size: 12; Font: Times New Roman; Font Style: Regular 2. Staff briefing regarding new commissioner members. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS Discussion and possible action for 2023 Meeting Schedule 3. WORKING GROUP/COMMITTEE UPDATES Update from Intercommision working Group Updated from Joint Sustainability Commission member report Update from Reproductive health working group 4. 5. 6. 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 Michelle Clemons at 512-974-2713, michelle.clemons@austintexas.gov at Economic Development Department, for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Economic Prosperity Commission please contact Michelle Clemons, michelle.clemons@austintexas.gov or Nydia Castillo, Nydia.castillo@austintexas.gov, 512-974-6452. 512-974-2713 , Font Size: 12; Font: Times New Roman; Font Style: Regular
PALM DISTRICT PLAN Public Review DRAFT 10/14/2022 TABLE OF CONTENTS EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 1 INTRODUCTION 3 EQUITY FRAMEWORK 4 HISTORY 6 EXISTING CONDITIONS 24 ENGAGEMENT SUMMARY 36 VISION STATEMENT 40 VISION FRAMEWORK 41 KEY OPPORTUNITY SITES 42 DESIRED OUTCOMES 47 SCENARIOS 52 IMPLEMENTATION 59 RECOMMENDATIONS 60 LOOKING FORWARD 69 Appendices A1 The Palm District: Austin’s Cultural Hub - AIA Communities by Design Report A2 Listening Report for Palm District Visioning Phase A3 Palm District Existing Conditions Report A4 Palm District Planning City Council Resolution EXECUTIVE SUMMARY In 2019 the Austin City Council directed staff (Resolution No. 20190523-029) to develop a small area plan for the eastern edge of Downtown: the Palm District. Initial work on the plan began in the latter part of 2019 and early 2020, but was halted by the global COVID-19 pandemic. As 2020 wound down, staff resumed work on the project by developing and refining background documents, designing the public engagement strategy and planning process, conducting preliminary stakeholder outreach, and preparing for the formal kickoff of the planning prosses in May 2021. Beginning in 2019, Housing and Planning Department Staff convened a City of Austin Palm District Planning Team comprised of representatives from multiple City Departments including Convention Center, Parks and Recreation, Watershed Protection, Transportation, Sustainability, Economic Development, Real Estate, and the Corridor Program Office to provide input and review key deliverables throughout the process. HPD staff also met regularly with representatives from the Downtown Austin Alliance and Waterloo Greenway, as well as Travis County staff, and other key community stakeholders serving as partners in support of the planning process. The Palm District planning process employed a five phase planning process: • Pre-Planning—The project team researched the Palm District in preparation of developing the plan. • Visioning—The project team engaged community and developed a draft vision and outline for the plan. • Active Planning—Staff used the draft vision to identify recommendations and to develop multiple scenarios for the Palm District. As part of their partnership with the City in support of this process, the Downtown Austin Alliance engaged a professional urban design firm, Asakura Robinson, to assist with outreach, focus group facilitation, development of possible future scenarios and a preferred scenario for the draft plan. • Draft Review—Staff developed the draft plan with guidance from city and key stakeholder partners and released the draft for public review and comments. • Plan Adoption—During this time staff will review …