D OW N TOW N AU S T I N C O M M U N I T Y C O U R T GEOGRAPHIC SERVICE AREA AND ADJUDICATED CASES ANALYSIS Project Update - July 2022 SCOPE AND PURPOSE DACC is conducting an analysis of its current and potential geographic service area (GSA) and adjudicated cases. The purpose of this analysis is to understand the efficacy of DACC’s current GSA and adjudicated cases, and to determine whether expansion or alterations might better serve the community and DACC stakeholders. CURRENT GSA /ADJUDICATED CITATIONS Geographic service area: The neighborhoods for which DACC adjudicates citations. Currently downtown, west campus, and east Austin Adjudicated cases: The charge codes, or offenses, that are heard at DACC. Currently Class C misdemeanors (includes Prop B and state camping ban violations) that are generally non-traffic related PROJECT TIMELINE March/April 2022 – DACC internal discussions and information analysis May 2022 – Planning for stakeholder engagement (interdepartmental workshops, community engagement process), update to DACC Advisory Board June 2022 – Stakeholder engagement July 2022 – Stakeholder engagement continued, update to DACC Advisory Board August 2022 – Analysis of stakeholder input data September 2022 – Stakeholder data analysis report presentation, guided discussion with DACC Advisory Board November 2022 (tentative) – Finalized GSA analysis report presented to DACC Advisory Board STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT PRIORITIES 1. Provide different ways for people to engage on this topic, accounting for access abilities, safety, and knowledge of DACC. 2. Work to provide effective education about DACC/GSA alongside engagement opportunities ENGAGEMENT OPPORTUNITIES Internal stakeholder engagement: - - Interdepartmental workshops Individual discussions - Department-level presentations External stakeholder engagement: - Public community meetings - SpeakUp! Austin project education portal and survey - Open-house style engagement opportunities - Ad-hoc engagement solicitation - AHAC input DATA ANALYSIS Data analysis will take place once data collection is largely complete (late July) A combination of qualitative and quantitative analysis will be used Highlights of the engagement effort: - 17 City departments - 50 community meeting registrants - 50+ survey respondents - 150+ engagements on SpeakUp! Austin Major theme across all engagement platforms: Equity NEXT STEPS Continuing engagement through the end of July: - Internal/external stakeholders invited to reach out to request engagement meetings with DACC staff/leadership - SpeakUp! Austin educational and input opportunities open until August 1 Stakeholder engagement report: - Data analysis to take place in August - Report presented to DACC Advisory Board …
Annual Internal Review This report covers the time period of 7/1/2021 to 6/30/2022 __Downtown Austin Community Court Advisory Board__ The Board/Commission mission statement (per the City Code) is: The mission of the Downtown Austin Community Court Advisory Board (“Board”), according to article 2-1-130 of the City Code, is to “advise the Downtown Austin Community Court on policy and operational issues and advise the council on the policies and operations of the court.” The purpose of the Downtown Austin Community Court (DACC) is to collaboratively address the quality of all residents in the downtown Austin community through the swift, creative sentencing of public order offenders. The Court seeks to hold people responsible while also offering help to change behavior. 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. During the reporting period (7/1/2021 to 6/30/2022), the Board met four (4) times. Due to health and safety recommendations in the ongoing Public Health Emergency, meetings were held either virtually or a hybrid of virtually and in person. All meetings were posted and open to the public. Our actions during this time were primarily educational, including: - The board received feedback from individuals with first-hand lived experience being served in Austin’s homelessness system. - The Board received regular updates from DACC staff concerning homelessness efforts including the status of operations during COVID-19 and continuing Annual Review and Work Plan Year Page # adjustments needed to address the changing needs of staff and clients during the pandemic. Updates were provided regarding staffing; Rapid Rehousing efforts, housing placements, and the waitlist for services; virtual hearings and warrant confirmation policies; facilities, including the transition from DACC’s temporary Terrazas Library location to the longer-term space at One Texas; and the Violet Keep Safe Program. - Liz Baker, Chief Strategy Officer of The Other Ones Foundation (TOOF), presented on the efforts of her organization. - Ruth Ahearn of Austin Travis County Integral Care presented on the Homeless Health and Wellness Center program. - Jaclyn Gerban, Assistant City Attorney, presented on a proposed ordinance codifying or expanding DACC’s geographic service area and adjudicated offenses. - Lauren Stott, DACC Business Process Specialist, presented further analysis on DACC’s geographic service area and adjudicated offenses. The Board also discussed the DACC budget, including items coming to an end in FY22 …
INTERPRETATION APPEAL REVIEW COVERSHEET CASE: C15-2022-0051 BOA DATE: July 13th, 2022 ADDRESS: 5900 Westminster Dr OWNER: TDC Griffin Windsor LLC COUNCIL DISTRICT: 4 APPELLANT: Larry Abraham ZONING: GR-V-CO-NP (Windsor Park) LEGAL DESCRIPTION: LOT 2 BLK C GASTON PLACE RESUB OF BLK C THE Appellant Interpretation: the Site Plan does not meet the Land Development Code, Subchapter E Sections 1.1, 1.5, 2.1, 2.2, 2.8, 3.1, 4.1, and 4.3 SUMMARY: approval of a Site Plan application for construction of a Vertical Mixed-Use (VMU) development ISSUES: VMU is not being applied equitably on the Windsor Village Site Plan. ZONING LAND USES GR-V-CO-NP Site North GR-MU-CO-NP South LO-MU-CO-NP; SF-3-NP East West SF-3-NP P-NP Community Commercial-Vertical Mixed Use Community Commercial-Vertical Mixed Use Limited Office; Single-Family Single-Family Public NEIGHBORHOOD ORGANIZATIONS: Austin Independent School District Austin Lost and Found Pets Austin Neighborhoods Council Del Valle Community Coalition Friends of Austin Neighborhoods Friends of Northeast Austin Homeless Neighborhood Association Neighborhood Empowerment Foundation Neighbors United for Progress Preservation Austin Responsible Growth for Windsor Park SELTexas Sierra Club, Austin Regional Group Windsor Park Neighborhood Association Windsor Park Neighborhood Plan Contact Team Windsor Park-Pecan Springs Heritage NA A-1/1 CITY OF AUSTIN Development Services Department One Texas Center | Phone: 512.978.4000 505 Barton Springs Road, Austin, Texas 78704 Board of Adjustment Interpretations Application Appeal of an Administrative Decision AMENDED This application is a fillable PDF that can be completed electronically. To ensure your information is saved, click here to Save the form to your computer, then open your copy and continue. The Tab key may be used to navigate to each field; Shift + Tab moves to the previous field. The Enter key activates links, emails, and buttons. Use the Up & Down Arrow keys to scroll through drop-down lists and check boxes, and hit Enter to make a selection. The application must be complete and accurate prior to submittal. If more space is required, please complete Section 6 as needed. All information is required (if applicable). For Office Use Only Case # __________________ ROW # ___________________ Tax # ____________________ C15-2022-0051 12938545 0222170914 Section 1: Applicant Statement Street Address: __________________________________________________________________ Subdivision Legal Description: ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ Lot(s): _________________________________ Block(s): _____________________________ Outlot: _________________________________ Division: _____________________________ Zoning District: ___________________________________________________________________ I/We ________________________________________________ on behalf of myself/ourselves as authorized agent for ________________________________________________ affirm that on Month , Day , Year , hereby apply for an interpretation hearing before the Board of Adjustment. City of Austin | Board …
AGENDA BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT Special Called Meeting July 13, 2022 at 5:00PM Austin City Hall, Council Chambers, Room 1001 301 West 2nd Street, Austin, Texas 78701 Some members of the Board of Adjustment 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 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 participate/speak remotely you will have to register with the Liaison via email elaine.ramirez@austintexas.gov or call 512-974-2202. You must register before 12p.m. the day before the meeting, Tuesday, July 12, 2022. ___Thomas Ates ___Brooke Bailey ___Jessica Cohen (Chair) ___Melissa Hawthorne (Vice Chair) ___Barbara Mcarthur ___Darryl Pruett ___Ryan Nill EXECUTIVE SESSION (No public discussion) The Board of Adjustment will announce it will go into Executive Session, if necessary, pursuant to Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code, to receive advice from Legal Counsel on matters specifically listed on this agenda. The Board of Adjustment may also announce it will go into Executive Session, if necessary, to receive advice from Legal Counsel regarding any other item on this agenda. Private Consultation with Attorney – Section 551.071 ___Agustina Rodriguez ___Richard Smith ___Michael Von Ohlen ___Nicholl Wade ___Kelly Blume (Alternate) ___Carrie Waller (Alternate) ___Marcel Gutierrez-Garza (Alternate) CALL TO ORDER A. INTERPRETATION NEW PUBLIC HEARINGS A-1 C15-2022-0051 Stuart Hersh (Appellant) TDC Griffin Windsor Owner, LLC 5900 Westminster Drive On-Line Link: Item A-1 The appellant has filed an appeal challenging staff’s interpretation of Chapter 25-2, Subchapter E (Design Standards and Mixed Use) of the Land Development Code in connection with approval of a Site Plan application for construction of a Vertical Mixed-Use (VMU) development at the above-referenced address. The appellant contends that the Site Plan does not meet the Land Development Code, Subchapter E Sections 1.1, 1.5, 2.1, 2.2, 2.8, 3.1, 4.1, and 4.3 in a “GR-V-CO-NP”, Community Commercial-Vertical Mixed Use-Conditional Overlay-Neighborhood Plan zoning district (Windsor Park Neighborhood Plan). Note: Subchapter E: Design Standards and Mixed Use, Article 1 – General Provisions, Article 2 – Site Development Standards, Article 3 – Building Design Standards, and Article 4 – Mixed Use: • • Article 2 – Site Development Standards • • • Article 3 – Building Design Standards • Article …
REGULAR MEETING of the COMMISSION ON SENIORS JULY 13TH AT NOON CITY HALL, BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS ROOM 301 W 2ND ST AUSTIN, TEXAS, 78701 Some members of the BOARD/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 Halana Kaleel, 512-972-5019, Halana.Kaleel@austintexas.gov. CURRENT MEMBERS: Janee Briesemeister, Chair Amy Temperley, Vice-Chair Natalie Cagle Jacqueline Angel Martha Bauman Emily De Maria Nicola Erica Garcia-Pittman Martin Kareithi Sally Van Sickle Luz Lopez-Guerrero Henry Van de Putte Fred Lugo Diana Spain Peter Varteressian Patricia Bordie 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 1. Approve the minutes of the May 11th, 2022 Regular Commission on Seniors Meeting and the minutes of the Joint Meeting with the Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities on June 10th, 2022. STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. Staff briefing regarding Age-Friendly Austin Update, Tabitha Taylor, Age-Friendly Program Coordinator. DISCUSSION ITEMS 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. Presentation: Introducing Rainbow Connections ATX, Richard Bondi, Program Development Lead, Rainbow Connections Presentation: City of Austin's First Comprehensive Food Plan, Edwin Marty, Food Policy Manager, Office of Sustainability. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS Discussion and possible action on the Commission on Seniors Annual Internal Review and Report. WORKING GROUP/COMMITTEE UPDATES Update from Commission Work Plan Update from the Age Friendly Action Plan Implementation Working Group Update from the Transportation, Housing, and Outdoor Spaces Working Group Update from the Social Participation, Respect and Social Inclusion, Civic Participation and Employment Working Group. Update from the Community Support and Health Services Working Group Update from the Joint Inclusion Committee Update from the Ordinance and Bylaws Working Group WORKING GROUP RECOMMENDATIONS Discussion and Possible Action on recommendation to change name of Commission on Seniors, ordinance, and bylaws update by the Ordinance and Bylaws Working Group. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. …
REGULAR MEETING of the COMMISSION FOR WOMEN WEDNESDAY, JULY 13, 2022, 12:00PM PERMITTING AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER, ROOM 1401 & 1402 6310 WILHELMINA DELCO DR. AUSTIN, TEXAS 78701 Some members of the Commission for Women 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 Kiarrah Carlisle, (512) 978-1879, Kiarrah.Carlisle@austintexas.gov CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS/COMMISSIONERS: Rebecca Austen, Chair Neva Fernandez Juliana Gonzales Jocelyn Tau Pam Rattan Desiree Bermea Flannery Bope, Vice Chair Diana Melendez Josephine Serrata Priscilla Cortez Vanessa Bissereth 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. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Commission for Women regular meeting on May 4, 2022. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 2. Presentation by Carlos Soto, Research Analyst, Community Action Network (CAN) on women and children, with discussion and possible action. 3. Approve updates to Working Group members. 4. Elect new alternate for the Joint Inclusion Committee. 5. Discussion and possible action regarding the City of Austin annual budget process. 6. Discussion and possible action regarding the impact of the Supreme Court Dobbs decision on women and girls in Austin. WORKING GROUP/COMMITTEE UPDATES 7. Update from Working Group on Homelessness. 8. Updated from Working Group on Safety. 9. Update from Working Group on Health. 10. Update from Working Group on Recognition of Equity for Women and Girls. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Presentation from the City Manager’s Office and Police Research Forum (PERF) regarding Resolution No. 20190131-077 on evaluation of Austin Police Department’s sexual assault investigations. 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 Kiarrah Carlisle at (512) 978-1879 or Kiarrah.Carlisle@austintexas.gov , for additional information; TTY users’ route through Relay …
City of Austin Commission for Women Community Reception & Hall of Fame City of Austin Commission for Women Who We Are An 11-member advisory body advocating for and inspiring the city council and city manager to prioritize women’s quality of life, so that Austin becomes the most equitable city in the nation for women and girls. • Rebecca F. Austen (Alter), Chair • Juliana Gonzales (Harper-Madison) • Flannery A. Bope (Pool), Vice Chair • Diana Melendez (Renteria) • Desiree V. Bermea (Fuentes) • Pam D Rattan (Kelly) • Vanessa Bissereth (Vela) • Josephine V. Serrata • Priscilla G. Cortez (Tovo) • Jocelyn Tau (Adler) • Neva Fernandez (Ellis) Our Values The Commission for Women defines “women and girls” as individuals who identify as female, including those who are transgender and non-binary. • We prioritize diversity, equity, and inclusion • We raise awareness, are a resource, and take action through our expertise on women's issues • We recognize the achievements of women who make an impact on equity • We collaborate among the community and city leadership to accomplish collective goals • We are tenacious and drive results Women’s Hall of Fame Since 2011, the City of Austin’s Commission for Women has hosted an annual induction ceremony and celebration for the Women’s Hall of Fame. Hall of Fame Inductees 2011: Jody Conradt, Bertha Means 2012: Nora Comstock, Shudde Fath, Willie Mae Kirk, Bettie Naylor 2013: Lulu Flores, Carol Keeton, Harriet Murphy, Janis Pinnelli 2014: Olga Campos-Ben, Dorothy Richter, Kelly White 2015: 2016: Montserrat Garibay, Jackie Goodman, MariBen Ramsey 2017: Robbie Ausley, Dr. Colette Pierce Burnette, Jane Claire Hervey, Ann Howard, Patsy Woods Martin, Jill Ramirez 2018: Gigi Edwards Bryant, Jeanne Goka, Celia Israel, Sarah Weddington 2019: 2020: Not held due to pandemic 2021: Not held due to pandemic 2022: Fall Community Reception will kick-off 2023 Nominations Process Community Reception 2023 Hall of Fame Launch The Community Reception will allow women and girls in our community to connect and network in-person, while learning about the Commission’s work and celebrating the launch of the 2023 Hall of Fame nominations process. Connect Network Learn Celebrate Fall 2022 Community Reception & 2023 Hall of Fame Kick-Off September 2022 5:30 – 7:00 PM Location TBD 2023 Women’s Hall of Fame Nominations Timeline September 2022: Nominations Open December 2022: Nominations Due February 2023: Inductees Announced Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony & Celebration March 2023 5:30 – 7:30 …
COMMUNITY TECHNOLOGY AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION Regular Meeting Wednesday – July 13, 2022 – 6:30 PM City Hall – Boards and Commissions - Room 1101 301 W. 2nd Street - Austin, TX 78701 Some members of the Community Technology and Telecommunications 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 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, contact Jesse Rodriguez at jesse.rodriguez@austintexas.gov CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Nehemiah Pitts III, Chair Steven Apodaca Cristina Garza Maxine Eiland Nicole Thompson Sophie Gairo Malcolm Yeatts Dave Floyd Jennifer Ramos Sumit DasGupta AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first ten 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. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES – June 8, 2022 2. STAFF AND COMMUNITY BRIEFINGS (A member of the public may not address a board at a meeting on an item posted as a briefing) a. Shaping Austin: Racism and Urban Planning (Sam Tedford, Principal Planner, Housing and Planning Department) b. T-Mobile For Government (John Bratcher, Nancy Anderson, and Heath Cox, T- Mobile) 3. NEW BUSINESS (Discussion and Possible Action) a. Commission Discussion on FCC Broadband Standards (Discussion and Action) b. Commission Discussion on the Digital Inclusion Strategic Plan (Discussion and c. Commission Discussion on an Intelligent Infrastructure Resolution (Discussion and Action) Action) 4. COMMISSION UPDATES (Discussion and Possible Action) a. Digital Inclusion, Civic Engagement, and Strategic Technology and Telecom Policy Working Group b. Knowledge, Information, and Data Stewardship Working Group c. Technology, Infrastructure, and Innovation 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 call Jesse Rodriguez at the Telecommunications and Regulatory Affairs Department, at jesse.rodriguez@austintexas.gov for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on …
July 1, 2022 Lawrence D. Abraham (for Austin Mennonite Church) 5900 Westminster Dr Austin TX, 78723 Property Description: LOT 2 BLK C GASTON PLACE RESUB OF BLK C THE Re: C15-2022-0051 Dear Lawrence, Austin Energy (AE) has reviewed your application for the above referenced property, requesting that the Board of Adjustment consider an appeal of an administrative decision at 5900 Westminster Drive. Austin Energy does not oppose the request, provided that any proposed or existing improvements follow Austin Energy’s Clearance & Safety Criteria, the National Electric Safety Code, and OSHA requirements. Any removal or relocation of existing facilities will be at the owner’s/applicant’s expense. Please use this link to be advised of our clearance and safety requirements which are additional conditions of the above review action: https://library.municode.com/tx/austin/codes/utilities_criteria_manual?nodeId=S1AUENDECR_1 .10.0CLSARE If you require further information or have any questions regarding the above comments, please contact our office. Thank you for contacting Austin Energy. Cody Shook, Planner II Austin Energy Public Involvement | Real Estate Services 2500 Montopolis Drive Austin, TX 78741 (512) 322-6881 Cody.Shook@austinenergy.com
To: Chair Cohen Board of Adjustment Members From: Brent D. Lloyd Development Officer, DSD Date: July 8, 2022 Subject: Windsor Village Site Plan (Case No. Case No. SP-2020-093520) Appeal of Staff Interpretation of Subchapter E Requirements ________________________________________________________________________________________ The matter before the Board of Adjustment (“BOA”) is an administrative appeal of a decision by the Development Services Department (“DSD”) to approve the Windsor Village Site Plan (Case No. SP-2020- 093520), which Appellants contend is inconsistent with applicable zoning regulations. In particular, the issue of code interpretation before the Board is whether the site plan application complies with the requirements of Chapter 25-2, Subchapter E (Design Standards and Mixed Use) of the Land Development Code (“LDC”). To assist the Board in understanding the issues, this report is laid out as follows: (1) General background on the development, at pp. 1-2; (2) Procedural requirements for the appeal, at p.2; (3) A summary of the issues before the Board, at pp. 2-3; and (4) DSD’s response to the issues raised by Appellants, at pp. 3-6. 1. Summary of Site Plan Application Subchapter E authorizes the construction of Vertical Mixed Use (“VMU”) development to facilitate a mix of commercial and residential uses on properties with “V” zoning. The site plan approval at issue in this is appeal is for a VMU development located at 5900 Westminster Drive, which is located in the University Hills/Windsor Park Neighborhood Plan between Westminster Drive and Berkman Drive. (For reference, a location map of the site is provided on the following page.) The site plan application consists of three VMU buildings located on Lot 1 and a 1.17-acre park dedicated to the City of Austin on Lot 3, with Westminster Drive serving as the principal street frontage for the development. Lots 2 and 4 are not proposed for development as part of this application. Building A is a 261,842 square foot building comprised of multi-family residential and retail. Building B is a 78,223 square foot building comprised of multi-family residential. Building B is connected to Building A via a structural awning and is therefore considered one structure. Building C is a 43,200 square foot building comprised of multi-family residential, personal services, and retail. 1 A-1/1-Staff report 2. Procedural Requirements for Appeal Appellants own the property located at 5801 Westminster Drive, which is occupied by Austin Mennonite Church and located within 200 feet of the development at issue. They filed their …
Windsor Village: Appeal of Interpretation Board of Adjustment – Item A-1 July 13, 2022 1 A-1/1-PRESENTATION (PH) Project Details • Address: 5900 Westminster Drive • Project Area: 4.97 acres • Required Parkland Dedication: 1.17 acres • Zoning: GR-V-CO-NP • Affordable Housing: SMART Housing and VMU Certified • SDP Submittal: June 24, 2020 (SP-2020-0257C.SH) • SDP Approval: May 2, 2022 2 A-1/2-PRESENTATION (PH) 3 A-1/3-PRESENTATION (PH) Appeal of Interpretation Subchapter E §1.1.5: To provide for and encourage development and redevelopment contains a compatible mix of residential and nonresidential uses than within close proximity to each other, separating uses. rather that Response: Public parkland and east-west connection dedicated during SDP process. Project buildings situated to line and complement new park space. 4 A-1/4-PRESENTATION (PH) Parkland Exhibit 5 A-1/5-PRESENTATION (PH) Appeal of Interpretation Subchapter E §2.1.7: Ensure that building entranceways are convenient to and easily accessible from the roadside pedestrian and bicycle system. Response: Commercial building entrances are located along Westminster Drive and pedestrian pathway along required parkland. 6 A-1/6-PRESENTATION (PH) Building Entrances Exhibit 7 A-1/7-PRESENTATION (PH) Appeal of Interpretation Subchapter E §2.1.10: Ensure that large sites are developed in a manner that supports and encourages connectivity and creates a cohesive visual identity and attractive street scene. In addition to parkland trail easements, Response: public pathways from Westminster Drive to Berkman Drive and improved sidewalks along Westminster Drive with street trees will be provided. A walkway along the north side connecting Westminster to Berkman is proposed as part of a future phase of the development. 8 A-1/8-PRESENTATION (PH) Appeal of Interpretation Subchapter E §3.1.3: Ensure that buildings contribute to the creation of a pedestrian-friendly environment through the provision of glazing, shading, and shelter at the pedestrian level. Response: Street trees on Westminster and shade elements at building entrances proposed. Pedestrian walkways through new park provide connectivity to commercial spaces. 9 A-1/9-PRESENTATION (PH) Trees Exhibit 10 A-1/10-PRESENTATION (PH) Appeal of Interpretation Subchapter E §4.3.3: Mix of Uses. A use on the ground floor must be different from a use on an upper floor. The second floor may be designed to have the same use as the ground floor so long as there is at least one more floor above the second floor that has a different use from the first two floors. At least one of the floors shall contain residential dwelling units. Pedestrian-Oriented Commercial Spaces. Along at least 75 percent of the building …
Ricardo Villalobos Ramirez, Elaine From: To: Cc: Subject: Date: C15-2022-0051 - Notice of Public Hearing Appeal Friday, July 01, 2022 3:59:18 PM *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** Good afternoon Elaine, My name is Ricardo Villalobos, P.E. and I am a resident in the Windsor Park Neighborhood. Copied on this email is my husband, Clayton Robbins, who also shares my views on this hearing as stated below. Our address is 2005 Northridge Dr, Austin, TX 78723 and we reside within 500 ft of the proposed development at 5900 Westminster Drive. We received a Notice of Public Hearing Land Development Code Variance - Interpretation Appeal and we wanted to submit our comments to the board. We have been following the proposed development of the 5900 Westminster Drive property and have been seeing a concerning chain of events. We would like to raise two comments of concern on the development and object to the current site plan application as follows: Item one, the first iteration of the design started with a 12+ acre development plan. The developer has now split the property into a number of smaller lots for the purposes of curtailing the requirements of the LDC to perform proper reviews and designs, meeting the needs of a large phased development. For instance, Section 2.2.5 of the LDC requires an Internal Circulation Route (ICR) for development of a site five acres or larger with frontage on a core transit corridor or urban roadway. If the developer intends to develop the entirety of the 12+ acre land, the site plan should follow all of the requirements of a master plan in a phased approach, not as less-than-5 acre individual site plans. The second item of concern is that the zoning requirements are also being skirted. First off, the zoning as shown on the plans is GR-V-CO-NP (a community commercial zone with vertical mixed use, following the neighborhood plan combining district) Vertical mixed use allows for inclusion of residential and commercial space combined. However, 49,980 SF of commercial space will be demolished and according to the C200 sheet of the Civil and Environmental Consultants, Inc. (CEC) reviewed by Jaime Cardenas on April 18, 2022, no replacement of commercial space has been designed in. I believe the removal of that amount of commercial property defies the overall intent of the community commercial zoning requirements. It has been over a year now that all …
Amanda Swor direct dial: (512) 807-2904 Board of Adjustment City of Austin 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Dr. Austin, TX 78752 July 11, 2022 Via Electronic Delivery Appeal Response: Windsor Village – Response to the Appeal of Interpretation filed for Re: the site development permit application for Windsor Village, the 4.97-acre and 1.17-acre pieces of property located at 5900 Westminster Drive in the City of Austin, Travis County, Texas (the “Property”). Chair Cohen and Board Members: As representatives of the owners of the Property, we respectfully submit the below and enclosed correspondence to the Appeal of Interpretation, case number C15-2022-0051, associated with site development permit for Windsor Village, case number SP-2020-0257C.SH (the “Project”). The Property owners have been working with City staff for over two years on the site development permit for this project. The Site Development Permit was issued from the City of Austin for the project on May 2, 2022. Subsequently the Austin Mennonite Church (the “Appellant”) filed an appeal on May 19, 2022 to specific staff interpretations associated with the Site Development Permit. The below information is intended to provide additional information for the items that were specifically appealed by the appealing party. 1. There is a reasonable doubt of difference of interpretation as to the specific intent of the regulations or map. a. Subchapter E §1.1.5: To provide for and encourage development and redevelopment that contains a compatible mix of residential and nonresidential uses within close proximity to each other, rather than separating uses. Appellant Argument: The project “does not relate well to adjoining public streets, open spaces or the neighborhood.” 2607 Bee Caves Road, Suite 100 | Austin, Texas 78746 | 512-807-2900 | www.drennergroup.com A-1/1-PERMIT HOLDER RESPONSE P a g e | 2 • Response: The Project is dedicating public parkland to the City of Austin as part of the Site Development Permit review process. The Property Owner worked extensively with the Austin Parks and Recreation Department to determine the size, location and park program elements associated with the required parkland. The land dedicated provides both an east-west connection on the south side of the project as well as a destination along the southeastern portion of the Property. The vast majority of the parkland is situated along Westminster Drive, providing a community space across the street from the existing Austin Public library. Additionally, the buildings for the Project were situated to front and complement the new public …
RECOMMENDATION Commission on Seniors Recommendation Number: 20220713-13: Changing the Name of the Commission on Seniors to the Commission on Aging and Updating City Code Section 2-1-132 WHEREAS, the term “seniors” is falling out of use when describing older adults, as many find it patronizing and ageist. For example, The American Psychological Association recommends using the term “older adults” and avoiding “terms such as “seniors,” “elderly,” “the aged,” “aging dependents,” and similar “othering” terms because they connote a stereotype and suggest that members of the group are not part of society but rather a group apart (see Lundebjerg et al., 2017; Sweetland et al., 2017)”; and WHEREAS, the term “aging” brings to mind a dynamic process that leads to new abilities and knowledge that continues to contribute to the community; and WHEREAS, renaming the Commission on Seniors the Commission on Aging would be consistent with names of other similar commissions, and with the name of local, state, and national agencies and organizations addressing the needs of older adults, such as the Area Agency on Aging, The Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services, the UT-Austin Aging and Longevity Center, and the Milken Institute Center for the Future of Aging; and WHEREAS; other parts of the City of Austin are transitioning away from using the term “seniors”. For example, the Parks and Recreation Department is moving from the term “senior programs” to “Varsity Generation” programs and services after research and community feedback; and WHEREAS, the membership of the commission should be diverse and inclusive, reflecting all who live in the Austin community. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Commission on Seniors recommends the Austin City Council approve amendments to the city code and commission bylaws attached to this resolution. These amendments: • Change the name of the Commission on Seniors to the Commission on Aging • Replace the term “seniors” with the term “older adults” in the ordinance and bylaws • Include the goal for the commission to be inclusive and represent a diversity of ethnicity, race, gender identity, sexual orientation, ability, socioeconomic status, and national origin and include older adults who are representative of our diverse community. Date of Approval: July 13, 2022 Record of the vote: 8-0 For: Briesemeister, Angel, De Maria Nicola, Garcia-Pittman, Kareithi, Lugo, Van Sickle, Van de Putte Against: None Absent: Temperley, Bauman, Bordie, Cagle, Lopez-Guerrero, Varteressian Attest: _____________________________________________ Janee Briesemeister, Chair
§ 2-1-132 - COMMISSION ON SENIORS AGING. (A) The Commission on Seniors Aging shall serve as an advisory board to the council concerning the quality of life for senior citizens older adults in the Austin area and to help ensure they older adults are productive, independent, and healthy. (B) The council shall appoint 15 commission members: (1) the mayor may nominate two commission members and each council member may nominate one commission member; (2) the Travis County Commissioners Court shall appoint one commission member; (3) the Area Agency on Aging of the Capital Area shall appoint one commission member; (4) the Capital Metropolitan Transportation Authority shall appoint one commission member. (C) The commission should include members who are representatives of or sensitive to the needs of the senior older adult population. Members should have substantive knowledge on issues concerning senior citizens older adults including but not limited to health, affordable housing, basic needs, transportation, social engagement and inclusion, and caregiver support. The commission should strive to be inclusive and represent a diversity of ethnicity, race, and gender identity, sexual orientation, ability, socioeconomic status, and national origin; and include older adults who are representatives of the senior population Austin community. (D) The commission shall: (1) advise the council on issues related to the senior older adult population in the Austin area; (2) evaluate and recommend programs, policies, and practices that create a positive impact and reduce the burden on seniors older adults; (3) determine the needs of seniors older adults in the Austin community, and advise council regarding these needs; and (4) promote the contributions of seniors older adults to the cultural, economic, and historical value of Austin. (E) The council encourages the commission to hold periodic joint meetings with the Mayor's Committee for People with Disabilities.
COMMISSION FOR WOMEN RECOMMENDATION 20220713-6: Support the GRACE Act July 13, 2022 Seconded By: Flannery Bope Date: Subject: Support the GRACE Act Motioned By: Rebecca Austen Recommendation to Council WHEREAS, the Commission for Women (“Commission”) of the City of Austin (“City”) serves as an advisory body that advocates for and inspires the City Council (“Council”) and City Manager to prioritize women’s quality of life, so that Austin becomes the most equitable city in the nation for women and girls; and WHEREAS, all people have a basic human right to bodily autonomy, safe and effective medical treatment, and control over private medical decisions; and WHEREAS, access to safe and legal abortion is a deciding factor in long-term health, safety, and quality of life; and WHEREAS, the Supreme Court of the United States overturned the 1973 landmark ruling, Roe v. Wade, which previously prevented individual states from directly banning abortion care; and WHEREAS, cisgender women and girls, transgender men and boys, non-binary people, and others who can become pregnant are restricted from access to abortion in Texas and many other states; and WHEREAS, Texas Senate Bill 8 bans abortions after six weeks gestation and allows private citizens to sue abortion providers, Texas House Bill 1280 criminalizes abortion at the felony level with a sentence of up to 99 years in prison and no exception for rape or incest, and Article 4512 from the 1925 penal code has been put forth as still in force and states that whoever furnishes the means for procuring an abortion knowing the purpose intended is guilty as an accomplice; and WHEREAS, Black and Latina individuals, and those of all races living in poverty, will likely be disproportionately impacted by bans and criminalization of abortion; and 1 WHEREAS, children and adults who get pregnant through sexual assault, rape, incest, sex trafficking and other forms of sexual violence will experience forced pregnancies; and WHEREAS, individuals who are denied abortion access are at risk of experiencing increased anxiety and other mental health issues; and WHEREAS, individuals who identify as female in Austin are experiencing higher levels of poor mental health overall than males (per data presented to the Commission by the Community Advancement Network on July 15, 2022), and transgender and nonbinary individuals in Austin are disproportionately impacted by mental health issues and access to care and resources (per the LGBTQIA+ Quality of Life study), compounding the mental health impacts …
Community Advancement Network Presented to the City of Austin’s Commission for Women by: Carlos A Soto July 13, 2022 WWW.CANATX.ORG 2022 CAN WORK PLAN PRIORITY Ensuring an Equitable Economic Recovery (new) Addressing Community Mental Health & Wellness (new) Improving Language Access and Resources (continuation) Equity in the Pandemic Response (and emergency response generally) (continuation) WE ARE SAFE, JUST & ENGAGED HIGHLIGHTS CHALLENGES Travis County Crime Declined 3% From 2015 to 2020 Travis County Voter Turnout Increased 10% From 2016 to 2020 in Travis County African-American adults are 2.8 times as likely To be booked into jail than White adults Property Crime Increased 10% From 2019 to 2020 in Travis County OUR BASIC NEEDS ARE MET HIGHLIGHTS CHALLENGES In 2019, the Travis County Poverty Rate was 12% (It was15% in 2015) The Food Insecurity rate decreased to 13% in 2019 (It was 16% in 2015) The Poverty Rate for African- Americans and Hispanics is 2 times higher than it is for Whites 41,130 children in Travis County were Food Insecure in 2019 (In 2013, that number was 63,780) OUR BASIC NEEDS ARE MET INCOME Source: Table S1701 Poverty Status in the Past 12 Months, 2019 American Community Survey 1-Year Estimates Sources: Table S1701 Poverty Status in the Past 12 Months, 2019 American Community Survey 1-Year Estimates, Table B17001 Poverty Status in the Past 12 Months by Sex by Age, 2019 American Community Survey 1-Year Estimates OUR BASIC NEEDS ARE MET HOMELESSNESS • Homelessness rates were stable between 2020 and 2021 for women in Austin/Travis County. Source: HMIS Snapshot: 2021 Homelessness Prevalence Estimate in Austin/Travis County, TX; published May 21, 2021 by the Ending Community Homelessness Coalition (ECHO). WE ARE HEALTHY HIGHLIGHTS CHALLENGES The percentage of adults without health insurance declined by 12 % in Travis County from 2017 to 2019. In 2020, the percentage of adults that smoke was 11% in the Austin MSA, compared to 20% in 2008. The Obesity Rate in Travis County increased from 23% to 27% In the period from 2016 to 2020. For this indicator, we also report inequities by sex, race, and income WE ARE HEALTHY UNINSURED • Between 2016 and 2020, 11.6% of Travis County women and girls of all ages were uninsured, compared to 13% of Travis County men and boys of all ages. Source: Table S2701: Selected Characteristics of Health Insurance Coverage in the United States, American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates. WE …
