Reimagining Public Safety Key Changes in the FY 2020-21 Proposed Budget $11.3 million reduction to the Austin Police Department’s Forecast Budget • Eliminated 100 vacant police officer positions from the forecast budget for a total reduction of $9.2 million Delayed the July 2020 cadet class resulting in an estimated $1.5 million reduction Delayed scheduled replacement of duty weapons resulting in a $400,000 reduction • • • Transferred Austin Center for Events staff to the Development Services Department for a reduction of $200,000 Reallocation of $11.3 million to fund alternative public safety strategies and public health services • $3.0 million to enhance the work of the Office of Police Oversight and the Equity Office, rewrite the Austin Police Department’s General Orders, and conduct and implement audits • $2.7 million to improve mental health first response by expanding the Integral Care-EMCOT contract for clinical staff and telehealth services, increasing community outreach to underserved communities, and adding 7 new positions to the Community Health Paramedic program • $2.3 million reallocation within the Austin Police Department budget to replace the department’s 15-year old records management system, which will allow for more-efficient records keeping • $1.1 million to increase the capacity of mental health services, family violence programs, and immigrant legal services provided by Austin Public Health • $1.0 million transfer to the Housing Trust Fund to support key affordable housing goals, including preserving and creating reasonably priced housing within the city of Austin • $900,000 reallocated within the Austin Police Department’s budget to fund targeted training related to trauma- informed response, unconscious bias, and racial and cultural sensitivity, as well as training to safely administer Naloxone to someone experiencing a drug overdose • $300,000 to support the newly formed Civil Rights Office, which is tasked with enforcement of City ordinances and federal statues prohibiting discrimination Next steps: Reimagining public safety programs & services • Emergency call center & police dispatch • Forensics lab • Vehicle licensing • Nuisance abatement • Park Patrol, Lake Patrol, & Airport Police • Administrative & management services • Crisis intervention & mental health response • Officer wellness • Internal affairs • Protective services • Victim services • Officer training • Governance Public Input Public testimony & Council resolutions Budget Adoption with initial APD reduction & reallocation Reimagining Public Safety Process & Public Input Council Amends Budget with Reimagining Public Safety Outcomes in FY21 Budget Planning for Out Years to …
Annual Internal Review This report covers the time period of 7/1/2019 to 6/30/2020 Asian American Quality of Life (AAQoL) Advisory Commission The Board/Commission mission statement (per the City Code) is: The Commission shall advise the City Council on issues related to the Asian American Resource Center and will provide on-going guidance and support for the City's Asian American quality of life initiatives. 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. 2019-20 Accomplishments Long-Term Accomplishments Expanded progress of language access with departmental training, Equity Toolkit, and iSpeak Austin system, which has been implemented at Austin Public Health (APH), Parks and Recreation Department (PARD), and the Austin Police Department (APD) Completed a City Public Information Office (CPIO)-facilitated strategic planning process AAQoL Advisory Commission Annual Review and Work Plan 2019-20 Realigned work groups; identified and advanced Commission projects such as mental health and human resources Established budget codes to track interpretation and translation services, which can be reviewed by the Commission to monitor utilization of these services by department Worked with City staff to evaluate and pursue alternative strategies for the Asian American Resource Center (AARC) new performing arts center facility and bridge projects Developed and submitted budget recommendations to City Council that did not request additional funding in light of financial impacts of COVID- 19 Work Groups The AAQoL Advisory Commission accomplishes a large portion of its work through its work groups. The following section highlights work group activity over the past year. AARC Oversight Work Group Commission members: Debasree DasGupta (Lead), Vince Cobalis, Kirk Yoshida Other members: Sona Shah (AARC Manager), Sonya Alexander-Harris (HR Rep), Thuy Nguyen, Schiller Liao (NAAO rep), Phil Hoang (VACAT) The AARC Oversight Work Group reviews and provides advice on AARC programming, strategic plans, staffing, information gathering, and cultural events. A major function of the work group is to assess budget needs at the AARC and make recommendations to the Commission and City Council. Key 2019-20 Accomplishments The work group has been working closely with the NAAO representative and PARD in developing the Master Plan for the next phase of additional buildings to be constructed at the AARC, using the $7 million allocated for this purpose as part of the 2018 bond that was approved by the citizens …
Lone Star Prize Application Boosting Community Immunity: Self-Management Support for Texans with Chronic Diseases PI: Dr. Miyong Kim, RN, PhD, FAAN, FAHA Executive Summary The long-term goal of this project is to revolutionize our ineffective chronic care system by developing community health infrastructure and advanced technologies. Our self-management support program (SMSP) will implement chronic disease management within the community itself, instead of solely through primary care settings. The U.S. healthcare system, originally designed to treat acute illnesses in primary care settings, focuses heavily on medication-based treatment. Instead, we propose effective community-based, personalized self- management support for critical behavioral modification, while addressing social factors that influence health. In four large groups from priority populations (racial, linguistic, and social minorities), we will systematically deliver a chronic care model that establishes and maintains healing relationships between patients and healthcare teams. Although much attention has been given to creating personalized interventions, our program will be widely scalable by using advanced health technologies, combining powerful automated solutions with personalized support from nurse/community health worker (CHW) teams. Advances in technology and self-management science now make it possible to implement innovative, accessible, personalized self-management support for people with chronic diseases. Our proposed support program has the potential to be disseminated to all Texans with chronic illness, and will especially benefit ethnic, linguistic, and social minorities with limited resources. Participants in the program will have comprehensive, coordinated care teams that consist of nurses and community health workers. These primary interventionists will facilitate a continuous healing relationship as the care team meets each individual’s need for (1) effective treatment and care using all available tools (medications, behavioral and social support); (2) information and skill building for self-management; (3) systematic follow-up and assessment of critical self- care behaviors; and (4) care coordination and resource facilitation across settings and professionals. The planning, implementation, and evaluation of our personalized interventions will be supported by our new computerized chronic disease management system, which operationalizes both project management and intervention delivery. With this tool, our intervention will support CHWs and patients with chronic diseases in addressing disease- specific issues as well as important social determinants of health (e.g., low health literacy, social isolation, and limited personal and community resources). The system runs with multiple language interfaces to accommodate participants.
Date: July 22, 2020 Subject: Support the UT School of Nursing grant application to boost community immunity through a culturally focused self-management support program to manage chronic diseases. Motioned By: < >. Seconded By: < > Description of Recommendation WHEREAS, the University of Texas is submitting a “Lone Star Prize” application to develop a scalable chronic disease self-management program, and WHEREAS, the proposed program targets racial, linguistic and social minorities, and WHEREAS, the program takes advantage of health technologies, combining powerful automated solutions with personalized support from nurse/community health worker (CHW) teams. NOW, THEREFORE: BE IT RESOLVED BY THE ASIAN AMERICAN QUALITY OF LIFE ADVISORY COMMISSION: Support the UT School of Nursing grant application to boost community immunity through a culturally focused self-management support program to manage chronic diseases Vote . . Attest
Staff Briefing on 2018 Officer-Involved Shooting Report and Police Accountability Updates Asian American Quality of Life Advisory Commission Cristina Tangredi- Program Specialist, Office of Police Oversight July 22, 2020 ATXPoliceOversight.org (512) 974-9090 ATX Police Oversight @ATX_OPO 2018 Officer-Involved Shooting Report Report Overview The Office of Police Oversight reviewed every officer-involved shooting (OIS) incident involving the Austin Police Department (APD) in 2018 to identify any recurring factors and highlight areas for improvement. This report provides summaries of each incident, presents incident-specific and officer-specific data, and offers recommendations in identified areas of concern. Key Findings There were 12 officer involved shooting incidents involving APD officers in 2018 • 11 individuals and 33 officers were involved in the OIS incidents 7 incidents were fatal • • 5 incidents were determined to be fatalities caused by police. • All fatal incidents caused by police involved Black and Latinx individuals. 2 of the fatal incidents were determined to be suicides Geographic Location of Incidents: • The southeast region of Austin experienced the highest concentration of OIS incidents in 2018. • All fatal incidents caused by police took place in central, east, or southeast Austin. • Austin City Council District 2 (southeast Austin) had 5 OIS incidents, the highest concentration of incidents in 2018 • APD’s Frank sector (southeast Austin) had 4 OIS incidents, and was the sector with the highest concentration of incidents CHART 1: CITY COUNCIL DISTRICTS WHERE INCIDENTS District 2 District 3 District 4 District 8 District 9 District 10 OCCURRED District 10 1, 9% District 9 2 18% District 8 1 9% District 4 1 9% District 3 1 9% District 2 5 46% Geographic Location of Incidents CHART 2: APD SECTORS WHERE INCIDENTS OCURRED Baker Charlie David Edward Frank George Henry Henry 1 9% George 1 9% Frank 4 37% Baker 2 18% Edward 1 9% Charlie 1 9% David 1 9% Key Findings Demographic Information of Individuals Involved Gender and Ethnicity involved white males • 3 fatalities involved Latinx males • 1 fatality involved a Latinx female • 1 fatality involved a Black male Age . • Latinx individuals were disproportionately impacted by officer-involved shooting incidents in 2018 • 6 incidents involved Latinx males; 1 incident involved a Latinx female; 1 incident involved a Black male; 4 incidents • 5 OIS incidents resulted in fatalities caused by police. Only ethnic minorities were involved in these incidents. • 8 OIS incidents …
COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION Asian American Quality of Life Advisory Commission Recommendation Number (20200722-03b): Support the UT School of Nursing grant application to boost community immunity through a culturally focused self-management support program to manage chronic diseases. Subject: Support the UT School of Nursing grant application to boost community immunity through a culturally focused self-management support program to manage chronic diseases. Description of Recommendation WHEREAS, the University of Texas is submitting a “Lone Star Prize” application to develop a scalable chronic disease self-management program, and WHEREAS, the proposed program targets racial, linguistic and social minorities, and WHEREAS, the program takes advantage of health technologies, combining powerful automated solutions with personalized support from nurse/community health worker (CHW) teams. NOW, THEREFORE: BE IT RESOLVED BY THE ASIAN AMERICAN QUALITY OF LIFE ADVISORY COMMISSION: Support the UT School of Nursing grant application to boost community immunity through a culturally focused self-management support program to manage chronic diseases Date of Approval: July 22, 2020 Record of the vote: Moved by Commissioner Chen, Seconded by Commissioner Yoshida. In Favor: (Commissioners Cobalis, Sethi, Chen, Yoshida, Stanton, Saxena, Chao, and DasGupta) Absent: (Commissioner Conte, Wang, Patil, Patel, Radhakrishnan, Huang, and Yang) Attest:
ASIAN AMERICAN QUALITY OF LIFE ADVISORY COMMISSION (AAQOLAC) REGULAR MEETING MINUTES OF WEDNESDAY, JULY 22, 2020 The AAQOLAC convened in a regular meeting on Wednesday, July 22, 2020 at via WebEx Chair Vince Cobalis called the Commission Meeting to order at 10:00 a.m. Commission Members in Attendance: Vince Cobalis, Sarah Chen, Peter Chao, Kirk Yoshida, Nguyen Stanton, Shubhada Saxena, DasGupta, and Sethi Staff in Attendance: Rey Arellano, Assistant City Manager Joshua Robinson, Commissions Liaison (Equity Office) Maya Guevara, Community Engagement Specialist (Office of Police Oversight) CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: N/A 1. OLD BUSINESS a. Workgroup Reports: 1. Asian American Resource Center (AARC) Workgroup: No update provided. 2. Health and Community Engagement Workgroup: No update provided. 3. Arts and Culture Workgroup: See workgroup meeting notes in backup documents. 4. Business Planning Workgroup: No update provided. Budget timeline/process Annual Internal Review b. Update on the June 22 Joint Inclusion Committee meeting (Commissioner Stanton): No update provided. 1. Update on AARC Masterplan: No update provided. 2. Update on the Asian American Resource Center Bridge 3. Results from prior Mini-Grant awards (due 7/22/20) – Reference backup documents. 4. NAAO – AAPI COVID-19 response (American Stateman 7/12/20) – Reference backup c. Follow-up Items: documents. 2. STAFF BRIEFING a. Overview of 2021 City Budget (Rey Arellano, Assistant City Manager) – Assistant City Manager Rey Arellano provided an update and answered questions over 2021 City Budget. b. Office of Police Oversight reports (Maya Guevara – Office of Police Oversight) – Office of Police Oversight did not attend the meeting to present. 3. NEW BUSINESS a. Review and possible action on the Annual Internal Review Report, for submission to the City Clerk by Commission Chair. The commission voted to approve the Annual Internal Review Report. b. Support the UT School of Nursing application to boost community immunity through a culturally focused self-management support program to manage chronic diseases. Commissioner Chen moved to approve the recommendation. Seconded by Commissioner Yoshida. Vote was 8-0 c. Authorize the Discussion and possible action on the election of officers to the Asian American Quality of Life Advisory Commission. - The commission voted to elect Kirk Yoshida as Chair and Sarah Chen as Vice Chair of the Asian American Quality of Life Advisory Commission. 5. FUTURE AGENDA a. Austin Public Health briefing on the Social Services Audit Report and 2021 Budget initiatives. b. Office of Sustainability - Community Climate Plan 2020 Revision. c. State …
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET CASE: C14-2019-0159 (Arboretum Lot 9) DISTRICT: 10 ADDRESS: 9401 Arboretum Boulevard ZONING FROM: GR, CS, CS-1 TO: GR-MU SITE AREA: 15.20 acres (662,112 sq. ft.) PROPERTY OWNER: GF-ARB C, Ltd. % Live Oak Gottesman AGENT: Drenner Group, PC (Amanda Swor) CASE MANAGER: Sherri Sirwaitis (512-974-3057, sherri.sirwaitis@austintexas.gov) STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends GR-MU, Community Commercial-Mixed Use Combining District, zoning. ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: February 4, 2020: Postponed to February 18, 2020 at the applicant's request by consent (9-0, J. Kiolbassa-absent); H. Smith-1st, N. Barrera-Ramirez-2nd. February 18, 2020: Postponed to April 7, 2020 at the applicant's request by consent (10-0); H. Smith-1st, B. Evans-2nd. April 7, 2020: Meeting cancelled. May 5, 2020: Postponed to June 16, 2020 at the staff's request by consent (8-0, N. Barrera-Ramirez and J. Kiolbassa-absent); B. Evans-1st, H. Smith-2nd. June 16, 2020: Case to be re-notified because of posting error. July 21, 2020 CITY COUNCIL ACTION: February 20, 2020: A motion to postpone this item to April 9, 2020 at the request of staff was approved on Mayor Pro Tem Garza's motion, Council Member Renteria's second on an 11-0 vote. April 9, 2020: Postponed to June 4, 2020 at the staff's request by consent (11-0); June 4, 2020: Postponed to July 30, 2020 at the staff's request by consent (11-0) K. Tovo-1st, A. Alter-2nd. July 30, 2020: ORDINANCE NUMBER: 1 of 36B-01 C14-2019-0159 ISSUES: There is a restrictive covenant covenant on this property,C14r-83-280 (Please see the Restrictive Covenant - Exhibit D). In the covenant,,note 2. reads,, "The area on the site that is reserved for a Conservation Area will be rezoned to an appropriate zoning category that will preclude its use for commercial or residential facilities. Then the Principal Roadway Area site plan as required by Zoning Ordinance is approved. The site of the area is approximately 30 acres,and is shown on the attached site plan attached hereto as Exhibit B."” The conservation area was zoned GR and has never been rezoned to preclude the use for commercial or residential facilities. The Environmental Officer has provided an synopsis of the issues concerning the restrictive covenant conditions and impervious cover for this property (Please see Exhibit E). In this rezoning request,,the applicant is asking to rezone a 15+ acre area that does include part of the designated conservation area. CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: The site under consideration is a 15.20 acre property located at …
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET DISTRICT: 6 TO: CS-MU CASE: C14-2020-0060 (Avery Lakeline) ZONING FROM: MF-4 ADDRESS: 14231 North U.S. Highway 183A Service Road North Bound SITE AREA: Tract 1: 0.97 acres (42,253.2 sq. ft.) Tract 2: 0.66 acres (28,749.6 sq. ft.) Total: 1.63 acres (71,002.8 sq. ft.) PROPERTY OWNER: Lakeline Avery Partners, LP (Alex Clarke) AGENT: Alice Glasco Consulting (Alice Glasco) CASE MANAGER: Sherri Sirwaitis (512-974-3057, sherri.sirwaitis@austintexas.gov) STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends CS-MU, General Commercial Services-Mixed Use Combining District, zoning. ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: July 21, 2020 CITY COUNCIL ACTION: ORDINANCE NUMBER: 1 of 13B-02 C14-2019-0060 2 ISSUES: N/A CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: The property in question consists of two noncontiguous undeveloped parcels of land located to the east of the US Highway 183A between Avery Ranch Boulevard and Lakeline Boulevard. To the north, there is an undeveloped land that is zoned CS-MU. The lot to the south is zoned GR-MU and is also undeveloped. The tract of land to the east contains an office complex and state offices (Texas Department of Transportation Cedar Park Campus). The applicant is requesting a rezoning of these parcels to CS-MU to develop a hospital at this location. The staff recommends CS-MU, General Commercial Services-Mixed Use Combining District, zoning because the property meets the purpose statement of the district. These parcels of land are located near the intersection of two arterial roadways and a highway, U.S. Highway 183A North. The CS-MU zoning district is compatible and consistent with the surrounding uses because there is CS-MU and GR-MU zoning to the north and south of the site respectively. The property is within the vicinity of the Northwest Park & Ride Town Center Transit Oriented Development District (TOD) and by the Lakeline Station Regional Center as identified on the Growth Concept Map in the Image Austin Comprehensive Plan. The proposed CS-MU zoning is appropriate for this location because it will permit a mixture of commercial, office and residential uses along a highway that will provide services for the surrounding residential developments. The applicant agrees with the staff’s recommendation. BASIS OF RECOMMENDATION: 1. The proposed zoning should be consistent with the purpose statement of the district sought. General Commercial Services district is intended predominately for commercial and industrial activities of a service nature having operating characteristics or traffic service requirements generally incompatible with residential environments. Mixed Use combining district is intended for combination with selected base …
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET DISTRICT: 1 TO: W/LO-CO* Bed and Breakfast (Group 2) Art Workshop Business or Trade School Communication Services Convenience Storage Electronic Testing Exterminating Services Pedicab Storage and Dispatch Custom Manufacturing Urban Farm College and University Facilities Community Events Community Recreation (Private) Counseling Services Day Care Services (Commercial Day Care Services (Limited) Private Primary Educational Facilities Public Primary Educational Facilities Safety Services CASE: C14-2020-0061 (This Old Wood Rezoning) ZONING FROM: RR *The applicant submitted a letter with their rezoning request asking to prohibit the following uses through a conditional overlay on the property: Bed and Breakfast (Group 1) Art Gallery Business Maintenance Services Business Support Services Construction Sales and Services Electronic Prototype Assembly Equipment Repair Services Food Preparation Printing and Publishing Community Garden Club or Lodge Communication Service Facilities Community Recreation (Public) Convalescent Services Cultural Services Day Care Services (General) Local Utility Facilities Private Secondary Educational Facilities Public Secondary Educational Facilities ADDRESS: 13313 Old Gregg Lane SITE AREA: 9.41 acres (409,899.6 sq. ft.) PROPERTY OWNER: Jeffrey Spector AGENT: Land Strategies, Inc. (Jim Wittliff) CASE MANAGER: Sherri Sirwaitis (512-974-3057, sherri.sirwaitis@austintexas.gov) STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends W/LO-CO, Warehouse/Limited Office-Conditional Overlay Combining District, zoning 1 of 20B-03 C14-2020-0061 2 ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: July 21, 2020 CITY COUNCIL ACTION: ORDINANCE NUMBER: 2 of 20B-03 C14-2020-0061 3 ISSUES: N/A CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: The property in question is a 9+ acre undeveloped parcel that is located at the southeast corner of Old Gregg Lane and East Howard Lane. To the north, across E. Howard Lane, there is an undeveloped GR-MU tract of land and CS-CO zoned area that is developed with office/commercial uses. The parcels of land to the south and west are located in the county. They are developed with a religious assembly use and an office. To the east, there is LI and CS-CO zoned areas that contains a convenience storage use and an industrial/warehouse park. In this request, the applicant is asking to rezone this site with W/LO-CO zoning to construct a 7,000 square foot warehouse to store and sell reclaimed lumber/wood. The applicant is proposing a conditional overlay for the site to prohibit all W/LO uses, with the exception of the Administrative and Business Office and Limited Warehousing and Distribution uses. The staff recommends W/LO-CO zoning for this property as it meets the intent of the Warehouse/Limited Office zoning district. This parcel of land is located at …
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET CASE: C14-2020-0066 (Concordia Residence Hall-PDA Amendment) DISTRICT: 6 ADDRESS: 11400 Concordia University Drive ZONING FROM: R&D-PDA TO: R&D-PDA* *The applicant is requesting an amendment to the R&D-PDA zoning to amend conditions in Section 4(B)(1) of Ordinance No.20070215-042, which states, “Any building in excess of forty (40) feet in height shall be at least three hundred (300) feet from the nearest residential unit (other than watchmen or custodial facilities) or university housing, including but not limited to student, faculty or administrative housing.” SITE AREA: 383.97acres PROPERTY OWNER: Concordia University (Dan Gregory) AGENT: Drenner Group (Dave Anderson, Nikki Hoelter) CASE MANAGER: Sherri Sirwaitis (512-974-3057, sherri.sirwaitis@austintexas.gov) STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends R&D-PDA, Research and Development-Planned Development Area District, zoning. ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: July 21, 2020 CITY COUNCIL ACTION: ORDINANCE NUMBER: 1 of 29B-04 C14-2020-0066 ISSUES: N/A CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: 2 The property in question is 384-acre tract of land that takes access to Concordia University Drive. This parcel is part of the Concordia University campus that located along N. FM 620 Road to the north of FM 2222 Road. Surrounding land uses include academic, housing and recreational campus facilities and vacant land to the north, south and east. There are multifamily developments, retail uses and a financial services use to the west of the site. In this rezoning request, the applicant is asking for an amendment to the conditions of the Planned Development Area (PDA) overlay in Section 4(B)(1) of Ordinance No. 20070215- 042 regarding height and spacing requirements (Please see Request Letter – Exhibit C). The proposed amendment to the existing PDA zoning will permit the applicant to construct a four-story residence hall with a height of 51.3 feet within 300 feet of an adjacent residence hall as shown on the site plan in review, SP-2020-0038C (Please see Exhibit D). The staff recommends the applicant’s request for R&D-PDA, Research and Development- Planned Development Area District, zoning at this location because of the commercial character of the area and because the property takes access to a major arterial roadway, North FM 620 Road. The proposed zoning change/ PDA amendment will permit the applicant to provide additional residential housing for the students of the university. The applicant agrees with the staff’s recommendation. BASIS OF RECOMMENDATION: 1. The proposed zoning should be consistent with the purpose statement of the district sought. Research and development (R&D) district is the …
SUBDIVISION REVIEW SHEET MUD: N/A COUNTY: Travis LOT(S): 144 Total Lots Z.A.P. DATE: 7.21.2020 JURISDICTION: 2-Mile ETJ CASE NO.: C8J-2018-0167.1A SUBDIVISION NAME: Addison Section 5 (Small Lot Subdivision), Final Plat AREA: 23.718 Acres OWNER/APPLICANT: CARMA Properties Westport AGENT: Kitchen Table Solutions (Chad Matheson) (Jonathan Fleming) ADDRESS OF SUBDIVISION: Near South US Highway 183 and Dee Gabriel Collins Road GRIDS: L:13/14 WATERSHED: Onion and Cottonmouth Creeks EXISTING ZONING: N/A PROPOSED LAND USE: Single-Family Residential ADMINISTRATIVE WAIVERS: None VARIANCES: None SIDEWALKS: Sidewalks will be provided on both sides of all internal and boundary streets. DEPARTMENT COMMENTS: The request is for approval of a final plat located in the county and in the City of Austin’s 2 Mile ETJ. The plat is composed of 144 lots on 23.718 acres. The proposed subdivision includes 141 single-family lots and 3 open-space and landscape lot. The applicant has secured a service extension from the City of Austin to provide water and wastewater to the proposed development. COUNTY COMMENTS This property is located in the 2-Mile, ETJ (Extra-Territorial Jurisdiction) of the City of Austin. The Texas Local Government prohibits the city and the county from regulating land uses, lot size, density, height and building coverage in the ETJ to name a few. There are no land use controls that can be imposed by the city or the county. In the county, there are 2 uses: Single- Family and Other. “Other” can mean commercial, retail, multi-family, office and industrial, any use that is not single-family residential. There are no zoning laws in the county. Public transportation is not available in the county. As part of review process, the local school district was sent a copy of the proposed final plat for input, review and comment and as of today, the staff has not received any comments from the school district. 1 of 8B-05 The closes school is the John Ojeda Jr. High School on McKinney Falls Parkway and the Smith Elementary School on Smith School Road. The closes fire station is EDS #11 located on FM 812. ISSUES: Staff has not received any inquiries from anyone regarding the proposed final plat. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: The final plat meets all applicable state, county, and City of Austin Title 30 – Land Development Code requirements and staff recommends approval. ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISSION ACTION: CASE MANAGER: Jose Luis Arriaga Email address: joe.arriaga@traviscountytx.gov PHONE: 854-7562 2 of 8B-05 CONSUMER PROTECTION NOTICE FOR …
SUBDIVISION REVIEW SHEET CASE NO.: C8-2020-00038.0A COMMISSION DATE: July 21, 2020 SUBDIVISION NAME: Charro Estates, Resubdivision of Lot 15 ADDRESS: 694 Mesa Drive OWNER/APPLICANT: Jocelyn Fuentes AGENT: ATX Permit & Consulting, LLC (Lila Nelson) EXISTING ZONING: None GRIDS: S-9 AREA: 5.418 acres WATERSHED: Cedar Creek PROPOSED LAND USE: Single Family SIDEWALKS: Sidewalks along Mesa Drive are required to be constructed after the abutting roadway is improved and concrete curbs are in place. DEPARTMENT COMMENTS: COUNTY: Bastrop JURISDICTION: 5-Mile ETJ DISTRICT: N/A LOT(S): 5 The request is for the approval of Charro Estates, Resubdivision of Lot 15, comprised of 5 lots on 5.418 acres. The plat complies with the criteria for approval in LDC 25-4-84(B) and staff recommends approval. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the plat for the reasons listed in the comment report dated July 14, 2020, and attached as third attachment. CASE MANAGER: Sylvia Limon E-mail: Sylvia.Limon@austintexas.gov ATTACHMENTS First Attachment: Vicinity map Second Attachment: Proposed plat Third Attachment: Comment report dated July 14, 2020 PHONE: 512-974-2767 1 of 6B-06 0 100 200 300 SUBDIVISION CASE NO.: C8-2020-0038.0A 2 of 6B-06 SUBDIVISION CASE NO.: C8-2020-0038.0A 3 of 6B-06 CITY OF AUSTIN –DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT SUBDIVISION APPLICATION – MASTER COMMENT REPORT July 6, 2020 694 MESA DR C8-2020-0038.0A 00 UPDATE: U2 PHONE #: 512-974-2767 CASE NUMBER: REVISION #: CASE MANAGER: Sylvia Limon PROJECT NAME: Charro Estates (W/R C8-2019-0031.0A) LOCATION: SUBMITTAL DATE: REPORT DUE DATE: July 20, 2020 FINAL REPORT DATE: July 14, 2020 STAFF REPORT: This report includes all staff comments received to date concerning your most recent subdivision application submittal. The comments may include requirements, recommendations, or information. The requirements in this report must be addressed by an updated submittal. The subdivision application will be approved when all requirements from each review discipline have been addressed. If you have any questions, concerns or if you require additional information about this report, please contact your case manager at the phone number listed above or by using the contact information listed for each reviewer in this report. Any change to the plan/plat shall not cause noncompliance with any applicable code or criteria. In addition, any change to the plat may trigger new comments. All reviewers have approved your review. Please contact your case manager at the number listed above to make arrangements for final signoff and permit issuance. Subdivision Review - Sylvia Limon - 512-974-2767 SR 1 – 2 Cleared. SR …
SUBDIVISION REVIEW SHEET LOTS: 91 (William G. Peckman) Z.A.P. DATE: July 21, 2020 AGENT: LJA Engineering Inc. (Russell Kotara, P.E.) CASE NO.: C8-2018-0165.1A SUBDIVISION NAME: Cascades at Onion Creek East, Phase One AREA: 40.5379 acres APPLICANT: M/I Homes of Austin, LLC ADDRESS OF SUBDIVISION: 11601 S. IH 35 Service Road NB WATERSHED: Onion Creek EXISTING ZONING: I-SF-2 PROPOSED LAND USE: Residential / Parkland / Open Space / Right-of-Way DEPARTMENT COMMENTS: The request is for the approval of the Cascades at Onion Creek East, Phase One plat composed of 91 lots on 45.5379 acres. The applicant proposes to subdivide the property into 91 lots for residential use with related improvements. The developer will be responsible for all cost associated with required improvements. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: The staff recommends approval of the subdivision, the plat meets all applicable State and City of Austin Land Development Code requirements. ZONING & PLATTING COMMISSION ACTION: CASE MANAGER: Cesar Zavala E-mail: cesar.zavala@austintexas.gov JURISDICTION: Full Purpose PHONE: 512-974-3404 COUNTY: Travis 1 of 6B-07 2 of 6B-07 3 of 6B-07 4 of 6B-07 5 of 6B-07 6 of 6B-07
SUBDIVISION REVIEW SHEET LOT(S): 175 COUNTY: Travis ZAP DATE: July 21, 2020 AGENT: LandDev Consulting (Greg Fortman) CASE NO.: C8-2018-0171.1A.SH SUBDIVISION NAME: Goodnight Ranch Phase Two –East, Section One AREA: 66.115 acres OWNER/APPLICANT: Austin Goodnight Ranch LP (Myra Goepp) ADDRESS OF SUBDIVISION: 9308 Capitol View Drive GRIDS: H/J-11/12 WATERSHED: Onion Creek EXISTING ZONING: PUD PROPOSED LAND USE: Single Family, Multifamily, Commercial, ROW SIDEWALKS: Sidewalks will be provided along subdivision side of Slaughter Lane, Capitol View Drive and both sides of all interior streets prior to the lots being occupied. DEPARTMENT COMMENTS: The request is for approval a final plat out of an approved preliminary plan namely, Goodnight Ranch Phase Two – East, Section One. The proposed plat is composed of 175 lots on 66.115 acres. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: The staff recommends approval the plan. This plan meets all applicable City of Austin and State Local Government code requirements. ZONING AND PLATTING ACTION: CASE MANAGER: Sylvia Limon E-mail: Sylvia.limon@austintexas.gov JURISDICTION: Full Purpose PHONE: 512-974-2767 DISTRICT: 2 1 of 10B-08 A L C O N D D E V GN N I N S U L T D V L B X E T R E V S L A U G H T E R L N O L D L O C K H A R T R D SITE R W D L VIE O PIT A C SITE LOCATION MAP N.T.S. C.O.A. GRID NO. H-12, H-11, J12, J11 (MAPSCO PAGE 704H, 704M, 705E, 705J) llc consulting, 8200 NORTH MOPAC EXPY., SUITE 250 AUSTIN, TX OFFICE: ∙ 78759 512.872.6696 FIRM NO. 16384 GOODNIGHT RANCH PHASE TWO-EAST SECTION 1 i s n n e a , l M P 0 1 : 5 , 9 1 0 2 , 2 0 y u J , g w d . p a M n o i t a c o L e t i i S \ s t i b h x E \ 1 n o i t c e S - t s a E 2 \ \ h P 4 0 2 0 9 1 D A C A _ 3 0 1 c e S _ E 2 h P N G _ R G A _ 4 0 0 . 2 0 3 4 9 1 \ s 0 0 0 9 1 \ : P 2 of 10B-08 FINAL PLAT GOODNIGHT RANCH PHASE TWO EAST …
SUBDIVISION REVIEW SHEET CASE NO.: C8-2020-0090.0A ZAP DATE: July 21, 2020 SUBDIVISION NAME: Menchaca Road Apartments ADDRESS: 7731 Menchaca Road APPLICANT: CRP-GREP Elan Dawson Owner L.P. (Logan Kimble, Greystar) AGENT: BGE, Inc. (Brian Grace, P.E.) ZONING: GO-MU AREA: 10.70 acres COUNTY: Travis NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN: N/A LOTS: 1 DISTRICT: 5 WATERSHED: South Boggy Creek JURISDICTION: Full Purpose SIDEWALKS: Sidewalks will be constructed along Menchaca Rd. VARIANCES: One variance request to LDC 25-4-34, Balance of Tract. DEPARTMENT COMMENTS: The request is for the approval of Menchaca Road Apartments final plat, comprised of one lot on 10.70 acres, with a balance of tract variance. The applicant proposes to subdivide an unplatted tract into one lot for multifamily use. The plat does not comply with the criteria for approval in LDC 25-4-84(B) and staff recommends disapproval for the reasons listed in the attached comment report. An application that has been disapproved with reasons may be updated to address those reasons until the application expires. If the applicant submits an update to address the reasons for disapproval, that update will be presented to the Land Use Commission within fifteen days of submittal. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends disapproval of the plat for the reasons listed in the comment report dated July 16, 2020, and attached as Exhibit D. CASE MANAGER: Jennifer Bennett-Reumuth PHONE: 512-974-9002 E-mail: jennifer.bennett-reumuth@austintexas.gov ATTACHMENTS Exhibit A: Vicinity Map Exhibit B: Proposed Plat Exhibit C: Variance Request Exhibit D: Comment Report dated July 16, 2020 1 of 10B-09 March 30th, 2020 Jennifer Bennett-Reumuth, AICP City of Austin Development Services Department 505 Barton Springs Road Austin, TX 78704 Re: Menchaca Rd Apartments – Project Assessment Case Number C8-2019-0176.0A.PA This letter is to formally request a variance from 25-4-34 of the Land Development Code which requires an application for a final plat to include all land constituting the original tract. The property has not existed in its current configuration prior to the date which it became subject to the City’s jurisdiction over subdivision of the land. This requirement imposes an unreasonable hardship on the applicant as the original tract dates back to 1907 and was 107 acres in size. It would be impractical for the applicant to track down all potential property owners to include them in the plat, as many lots from the original tract have already been platted and developed. An exhibit is included which shows the approximate limits of the original tracts overlaid …
4. 5. Special Meeting of the Zoning and Platting Commission July 21, 2020 Zoning and Platting Commission to be held July 21, 2020 with Social Distancing Modifications Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers, including applicants and representatives, must register in advance (Day before the scheduled meeting, July 20, 2020 by Noon). To speak remotely at the July 21, 2020 Zoning and Platting Commission Meeting, residents must: Call or preferably email the board liaison at 512-974-6508 and andrew.rivera@austintexas.gov (the day before the meeting). The following information is required: 1. The speaker name. 2. Item number(s) they wish to speak on. 3. Whether they are for/against/neutral. Mailing address. Telephone number. Must be the number that will be used to call-in. Failure to provide the required information by noon July 20, 2020 shall render a request null and void. A registered speaker may not sign up another speaker. Previous registration on an item does not automatically roll over. • Once a request to register to speak has been called in or emailed to the board liaison, residents will receive either an email or phone call with additional information regarding the call in process. the meeting. Time Allotment: • Handouts or other information must be emailed to andrew.rivera@austintexas.gov by 1:00 PM Tuesday, July 21, 2020. This information will be provided to Commission members in advance of • Residents may watch the meeting here: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Applicant: 6 minutes and 3 minutes rebuttal. Speakers: 3 minutes. Monday, July 20, 2020 Postponement requests must be submitted to the case manager and Andrew Rivera by 5PM Order of Meeting Determination of Quorum / Meeting Called to Order Reading of Proposed Consent Agenda *Vote and Disposal of Consent Agenda **Determination of Discussion Postponement Items Other Business Adjournment Discussion Cases (Including public comment, staff and applicant / representative presentations) * The consent agenda may be acted upon by one vote without separate discussion. Speakers are allowed to provide testimony on an item proposed for the consent agenda. At the discretion of the Commission the item may remain on the consent agenda. ** Discussion postponement consists of public comment by 2 individuals for the postponement and 2 individuals against the postponement at 2 minutes each per speaker. Testimony should not delve into the merits of the case. The granting of a postponement must be approved by affirmative vote of the Commission. ZONING …
4. 5. Special Meeting of the Zoning and Platting Commission July 21, 2020 Zoning and Platting Commission to be held July 21, 2020 with Social Distancing Modifications Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers, including applicants and representatives, must register in advance (Day before the scheduled meeting, July 20, 2020 by Noon). To speak remotely at the July 21, 2020 Zoning and Platting Commission Meeting, residents must: Call or preferably email the board liaison at 512-974-6508 and andrew.rivera@austintexas.gov (the day before the meeting). The following information is required: 1. The speaker name. 2. Item number(s) they wish to speak on. 3. Whether they are for/against/neutral. Mailing address. Telephone number. Must be the number that will be used to call-in. Failure to provide the required information by noon July 20, 2020 shall render a request null and void. A registered speaker may not sign up another speaker. Previous registration on an item does not automatically roll over. • Once a request to register to speak has been called in or emailed to the board liaison, residents will receive either an email or phone call with additional information regarding the call in process. the meeting. Time Allotment: • Handouts or other information must be emailed to andrew.rivera@austintexas.gov by 1:00 PM Tuesday, July 21, 2020. This information will be provided to Commission members in advance of • Residents may watch the meeting here: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Applicant: 6 minutes and 3 minutes rebuttal. Speakers: 3 minutes. Monday, July 20, 2020 Postponement requests must be submitted to the case manager and Andrew Rivera by 5PM Order of Meeting Determination of Quorum / Meeting Called to Order Reading of Proposed Consent Agenda *Vote and Disposal of Consent Agenda **Determination of Discussion Postponement Items Other Business Adjournment Discussion Cases (Including public comment, staff and applicant / representative presentations) * The consent agenda may be acted upon by one vote without separate discussion. Speakers are allowed to provide testimony on an item proposed for the consent agenda. At the discretion of the Commission the item may remain on the consent agenda. ** Discussion postponement consists of public comment by 2 individuals for the postponement and 2 individuals against the postponement at 2 minutes each per speaker. Testimony should not delve into the merits of the case. The granting of a postponement must be approved by affirmative vote of the Commission. ZONING …
ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISSION SITE PLAN EXTENSION REVIEW SHEET CASE NUMBER: PROJECT NAME: Hyde Park Baptist Church Quarries Multiuse Facility SPC-99-2019A(XT5) ZAP COMMISSION DATE: July 21, 2020 ADDRESS: 4400 Mesa Woods Drive WATERSHED: Walnut Creek (Suburban Watershed) AREA: 59.54 Acres AGENT: Austin, TX 78751 Armbrust & Brown (Amanda Morrow) 100 Congress Avenue, Ste. 1300 Austin, TX 78701 Telephone: (512) 435-2300 APPLICANT: Hyde Park Baptist Church (Robert Liverman) 3901 Speedway St. CASE MANAGER: Christine Barton-Holmes, CNUa, LEED AP (512) 974-2788 christine.barton-holmes@austintexas.gov EXISTING ZONING: SF-2 The applicant has proposed construction of a multi-use PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT: facility consisting of several sports buildings and fields, and educational facilities. Several facilities, including three buildings and all necessary infrastructure have been constructed, and seven buildings and building additions, and sports facilities remain to be built. No variances have been requested. REQUEST: The applicant is proposing an Extension of 15 years to a previously approved Site Plan, under 25-5-63, Extension of Released Site Plan by the Land Use Commission. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the requested 15-year site plan extension to November 27, 2035. The request for Commission extension was filed November 27, 2019. The site plan will comply with all applicable requirements of the Land Development Code. The extended request is due to the large size of the project and the nature of funding construction for a church and educational facility. ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISSION ACTION: SPC-99-2019A approved November 27, 2000 through 2010 through a Managed Growth Agreement, and extended through SPC-99- 2019A(XT3) to November 27, 2020 in 2011. B-101 of 3 2,593,562 sq. ft. 59.54 Acres Site Area SF-2 Zoning Full Purpose Jurisdiction Walnut Creek Watershed n/a Watershed Ordinance Traffic Impact Analysis n/a Capitol View Corridor Not In View Corridor Proposed Access N Mopac NB at Mopac Railroad Turn (Service Road) Allowed/Required N/A Floor-to-Area Ratio 40% Building Coverage 45% Impervious Coverage 35’ Height Number of Units (*MU) n/a 494 Parking Existing Proposed Total .05:1 3 % 16.63% 2 stories .08:1 5% 24.36% 2 stories 444 573 SUMMARY COMMENTS ON SITE PLAN: Land Use: This site is partially developed, and is proposed to be developed as educational and recreational facilities. The site currently contains a two-story high school building, field house and storage buildings, a two-story athletics and retreat building, covered pavilion, tennis courts, volleyball courts, softball fields, baseball field, soccer field, and softball field. The site also includes an existing wet pond and parking. …
Zoning and Platting Commission FY 2021 Budget Recommendations (Draft) As the City of Austin considers its FY 2021 budget, the Zoning and Platting Commission (ZAP) urges the City Council Members to consider how to embed equity in our city’s spending. We stand firmly against all forms of racism, including systemic, institutionalized, and structural racism, historic and ongoing, that continues to define access and opportunity in our city. Along with countless community voices, ZAP calls upon City Council to adopt a budget that takes a wholistic approach to public safety. ZAP emphasizes that our community’s health and safety is not measured by the effectiveness of law enforcement, but in the quality of our services, planning, and housing. Our service as ZAP commissioners grants us insight into investments that promote equitable outcomes. Deeply troubled by the legacies and realities of racism in our city, ZAP strongly recommends the following: Additional funding for Neighborhood Housing and Community Development, including: o Programs that prevent and mitigate gentrification and displacement which disproportionately impacts communities of color o Preservation and creation of more income-restricted affordable housing equitably distributed across Austin (including in low-income and high-opportunity areas) o Additional support for paths to homeownership and maintaining homeownership, critical to addressing our racial wealth gap o Additional support for deep housing subsidies that benefit extremely-low households (at or below 30% of Area Median Income) o Expansion of energy efficiency programs for rental properties o Support for homeowners to build accessory dwelling units, including fee waivers or a loan fund o Additional funding for the City’s Housing Trust Fund. Additional funding for Planning and Zoning, including: o Dedicated outreach with communities of color to involve historically-excluded groups in planning processes o Additional capacity for Boards and Commissions to ensure staff and commissioners can thoroughly review materials and consult with community stakeholders o Additional support for small area planning that secures a community voice in shaping how our neighborhoods stabilize, grow, and change. Additional funding for Economic Development, including: o Support for commercial affordability programs that provide capital and technical assistance to minority and women-owned businesses o Support for arts and cultural heritage programming that preserves and celebrates the creative contributions of communities of color o Support for workforce development programs that amplify opportunities and build skills among low-income job seekers. Additional funding for the Austin Transportation Department, including: o o Increased funding for sidewalk improvements …
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Concordia University Planned Development Area (PDA) Amendment C14-2020-0066 July 21, 2020 Limits of Planned Development Area Within PDA but not included in PDA Amendment Wilson Parke Ave Lot 1 Concordia University BCCP MF-2 R&D - Planned SF-1 GR Development Area (PDA) LO DR BCCP I-RR PDA Amendment Request Existing Zoning: R&D – PDA Proposed Zoning: R&D – PDA Amend Section 4(B)(1) of Ordinance 20070215-042 as follows: Any building in excess of forty (40) feet in height shall be at least three hundred (300) feet from the nearest residential unit, other than (other than watchmen or custodial facilities) or university housing, including but not limited to for student, faculty or administrative housing” PDA Amendment Purpose • New residence hall proposed for existing campus • 52 feet (four stories) in height • 234 beds • Supplements existing university facilities on the site: • Two (2) residence halls • Academic buildings • Field houses • Softball & baseball fields • Related infrastructure to support university operations • Existing PDA zoning ordinance prohibits new residence hall of height proposed within 300 ft of existing residence hall(s) PDA History & Intent 1985 PDA • R&D – PDA zoning completed to accommodate Schlumberger – a global product and services supplier for the energy industry • R&D base zoning allowed intense uses such as research and development, laboratories for product and process research, development analysis and testing, product assembly, etc. • No residential use allowed on property • Restricted building heights on property within 300’ of a residential unit PDA History & Intent PDA zoning uses on Lot 1 campus area 2007 PDA Amendment (Ordinance 20071215-042) • Schlumberger campus sold to Concordia University • Lot 1 was subdivided and sold to a different entity but retained R&D – • Retirement Housing and Congregate Living added to R&D as approved • College and university facilities were added as permitted uses in main • 2007 Amendment developed primarily to protect Concordia University from less compatible uses on Lot 1 and other offsite areas • 2007 changes not intended to preclude the construction of additional residence halls in close proximity to existing residence halls on the Concordia University campus Site Plan History 2007 Site Plan (SP-2007-0231C) • Concordia’s initial phase of development • Included two (2) residence halls in excess of 40 ft in height approved within a horizontal clearance distance of approximately 27 feet • Approval indicates intent of …
July 21, 2020 Zoning and Platting Commission Meeting Question and Answer Report B. Public Hearings 3. Rezoning: C14-2020-0061 - This Old Wood Rezoning; District 1 Question: Commissioner Aguirre Is Watershed Protection Department aware of this case? Did they agree with staff’s recommendation? What is the potential harm to homes and businesses downstream if debris is washed away? Staff Response: The Environmental staff reviewed and provided comments on the rezoning application. The WPD will look at the property in depth at the time of site plan review. Question: Commissioner Aguirre What type of historical flooding has occurred at this location? Question: Commissioner Aguirre Staff Response: The applicant will address Code requirements for flood control on the property at the time of site plan review. Here are the EV reviewers comments on this case: Project Name: This Old Wood Rezoning Address: 13313 OLD GREGG LN File Number: C14-2020-0061 Monday June 15, 2020 Environmental Review - Alex Butler 1 (804) 839-7710 1. The site is not located over the Edwards Aquifer Recharge Zone. The site is in the Harris Branch Watershed of the Colorado River Basin, which is classified as a Suburban Watershed by Chapter 25-8 of the City's Land Development Code. The site is in the Desired Development Zone. 2. Under current watershed regulations, development or redevelopment on this site will be subject to the following impervious cover limits: % of Gross Site Area % of Gross Site Area with Transfers 50% 60% Development Classification Single-Family (minimum lot size 5750 sq. ft.) Other Single-Family or Duplex 55% 60% Multifamily Commercial 80% 60% 70% 90% 3. According to floodplain maps almost the entire site is within the floodplain. Based upon the location of the floodplain, offsite drainage should be calculated to determine whether a Critical Water Quality Zone exists within the project location. 4. Standard landscaping and tree protection will be required in accordance with LDC 25- 2 and 25-8 for all development and/or redevelopment. 5. At this time, site specific information is unavailable regarding vegetation, areas of steep slope, or other environmental features such as bluffs, springs, canyon rimrock, caves, sinkholes, and wetlands. 6. Under current watershed regulations, development or redevelopment requires water quality control with increased capture volume and control of the 2 year storm on site. 7. At this time, no information has been provided as to whether this property has any ls that preempt current water quality or Code …
B-3 B-5 B-7 B-9 B1 Applicant - Kate Kniejski B-2 Applicant Alice Glasco B-4 Applicant Steve Drenner For Jeremy Roberts Jack Tisdale Nikki Hoelter Michael Cipriano Dan Gregory B-6 Applicant Richard Gallegos Lila Nelson B-8 Applicant Faris Abboushi B-10 Applicant Richard Suttle For Amanda Morrow Bob Liverman
ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION Recommendation Number: (20200721-E1) : FY 2021 Budget Recommendations Please see attachment. Date of Approval: July 21, 2020 Record of the vote: Unanimous vote of 10-0; One vacancy on the Commission. Attest: _____________________________________________ Liaison Zoning and Platting Commission FY 2021 Budget Recommendations As the City of Austin considers its FY 2021 budget, the Zoning and Platting Commission (ZAP) urges the City Council Members to consider how to embed equity in our city’s spending. We stand firmly against all forms of racism, including systemic, institutionalized, and structural racism, historic and ongoing, that continues to define access and opportunity in our city. Along with countless community voices, ZAP calls upon City Council to adopt a budget that takes a wholistic approach to public safety. ZAP emphasizes that our community’s health and safety is not measured by the effectiveness of law enforcement, but in the quality of our services, planning, and housing. Our service as ZAP commissioners grants us insight into investments that promote equitable outcomes. Deeply troubled by the legacies and realities of racism in our city, ZAP strongly recommends the following: • In the proposed budget for the anticipated merger of the Planning and Zoning and Neighborhood Housing and Community Development departments as the Housing and Planning department, ZAP recommends o A department Director with extensive experience as a planner o A senior-level demographer position o An emphasis on long-range planning at the senior level o An emphasis on small area planning at the senior level Additional funding for Neighborhood Housing and Community Development, including: o Programs that prevent and mitigate gentrification and displacement which disproportionately impacts communities of color o Preservation and creation of more income-restricted affordable housing equitably distributed across Austin (including in low-income and high-opportunity areas) o Additional support for paths to homeownership and maintaining homeownership, critical to addressing our racial wealth gap o Additional support for deep housing subsidies that benefit extremely-low households (at or below 30% of Area Median Income) o Expansion of energy efficiency programs for rental properties o Support for homeowners to build accessory dwelling units, including fee waivers or a loan fund o Additional funding for the City’s Housing Trust Fund. Additional funding for Planning and Zoning, including: o Dedicated outreach with communities of color to involve historically-excluded groups in planning processes o Additional capacity for Boards and Commissions to ensure staff and commissioners can thoroughly review …
Regular Called Meeting ZONING & PLATTING COMMISSION Tuesday, July 21, 2020 The Zoning & Platting Commission convened in a meeting on Tuesday, July 21, 2020 @ http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Chair Kiolbassa called the Commission Meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. Commission Members in Attendance: Ana Aguirre – Secretary Nadia Barrera-Ramirez Timothy Bray Ann Denkler – Parliamentarian Jim Duncan – Vice-Chair Bruce Evans David King Jolene Kiolbassa – Chair Ellen Ray Hank Smith One vacancy (D-4) EXECUTIVE SESSION (No public discussion) The Zoning & Platting Commission 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 Commission may not conduct a closed meeting without the approval of the city attorney. Private Consultation with Attorney – Section 551.071 A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approval of minutes from June 16, 2020. Item posted in error; no action required. Following item was listed on the addendum. 2. Approval of minutes from July 7, 2020. PUBLIC HEARINGS Motion to approve the minutes from July 7, 2020 was approved on the consent agenda on the motion by Commissioner Evans, seconded by Commission Duncan on a vote of 10-0. One vacancy on the Commission. B. 1. Rezoning: Location: Owner/Applicant: Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: C14-2019-0159 - Arboretum Lot 9; District 10 9401 Arboretum Boulevard, Bull Creek Watershed GF-ARB C, Ltd. % Live Oak Gottesman Drenner Group, PC (Amanda Swor) GR, CS, CS-1 to GR-MU Recommended Sherri Sirwaitis, 512-974-3057, sherri.sirwaitis@austintexas.gov Planning and Zoning Department Motion to grant Applicant’s request for postponement of this item to August 18, 2020 was approved on the consent agenda on the motion by Commissioner Evans, seconded by Commission Duncan on a vote of 10-0. One vacancy on the Commission. 2. Rezoning: Location: C14-2020-0060 - Avery Lakeline; District 6 14231 North U.S. Highway 183A Service Road North Bound, Butter Cup Creek, South Brushy Creek Watersheds Lakeline Avery Partners, LP (Alex Clarke) Alice Glasco Consulting (Alice Glasco) MF-4 to CS-MU Recommended Sherri Sirwaitis, 512-974-3057, sherri.sirwaitis@austintexas.gov Planning and Zoning Department Owner/Applicant: Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: Public Hearing closed. Motion to grant Staff recommendation of CS-MU combining district zoning for C14-2020-0060 - Avery Lakeline located at 14231 North U.S. Highway 183A Service Road North Bound was approved on the consent agenda on the motion by Commissioner Evans, seconded by Commission Duncan on a vote of …
URBAN RENEWAL BOARD OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN July 20, 2020 Urban Renewal Board of the City of Austin meeting to be held July 20, 2020, with Social Distancing Modifications. Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers must register in advance by Sunday, July 19, 2020, by NOON. All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the July 20, 2020, Urban Renewal Board of the City of Austin Meeting, residents must: •Call or email the board liaison at 512-974-3128 or Sandra.harkins@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 Sandra.harkins@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 URBAN RENEWAL BOARD OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN Monday, July 20, 2020 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCING 1:00 p.m. Current Board Members: Manuel Escobar, Chair Roxanne Evans, Vice Chair Danielle Skidmore Amit Motwani Darrell W. Pierce Nathaniel Bradford Jacqueline Watson PURPOSE: The Board of Commissioners primary responsibility is to oversee the implementation and compliance of approved Urban Renewal Plans that are adopted by the Austin City Council. An Urban Renewal Plan's primary purpose is to eliminate slum and blighting influence within a designated area of the city. AGENDA 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a. Approval of the June 15, 2020, Regular Meeting Minutes CALL TO ORDER 2. NEW BUSINESS a. None 3. OLD BUSINESS a. Discussion and possible action on recommended modifications to the East 11th and 12th Street Urban Renewal Plan. b. Discussion and possible action on recommended modifications to the East 11th Street Neighborhood Conservation Combining District (NCCD) to …
ORDINANCE NO. __________________ WALTERS, MARK 3/10/2020 DRAFT AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 910620‐C, REZONING AND CHANGING THE ZONING MAP TO AMEND THE EAST 11TH STREET NEIGHBORHOOD CONSERVATION COMBINING DISTRICT (NCCD) FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED ALONG THE NORTHBOUND FRONTAGE ROAD OF IH‐35 BETWEEN THE NORTHERN ALLEY OF THE 800‐900 BLOCK OF EAST 7TH STREET AND EAST 12TH STREET; THE WEST SIDE OF THE 800‐1000 BLOCKS OF SAN MARCOS STREET; EAST 11TH STREET FROM IH‐35 TO NAVASOTA STREET; ALONG ROSEWOOD AVENUE FROM 11TH STREET TO APPROXIMATELY ANGELINA STREET; ALONG A SEGMENT OF THE 1200 BLOCK OF NAVASOTA STREET; AND ALONG THE EAST SIDE OF A SEGMENT OF THE 1500 AND 1600 BLOCK OF SAN BERNARD STREET IN THE CENTRAL EAST AUSTIN NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN AREA, AND TO MODIFY CERTAIN BASE DISTRICTS IN THE NCCD. BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: PART 1. The zoning map established by Section 25‐2‐191 of the City Code is amended to amend the East 11th Street neighborhood conservation combining district (NCCD), identified in the attached Exhibit "A" incorporated into this ordinance, and to add a NCCD to each base zoning district within the District on the property described in Zoning Case No. C14‐XX‐XXXX, on file at the Planning and Zoning Department, as follows: Approximately XX acres of land consisting of four subdistricts, identified in the attached Exhibit “B” incorporated into this ordinance, lying within the Central East Austin Neighborhood Plan Area, more particularly described as follows, a. Subdistrict 1, sites located along and oriented to East 11th Street between Branch Street and San Marcos Street on the west, and extending to Navasota Street on the east; b. Subdistrict 2, sites oriented to Juniper Street between Branch Street and Lydia Street, and including parcels with frontages on Curve Street and Waller Street; c. Subdistrict 3, sites located along IH‐35 and bounded by Embassy Drive, San Marcos Street, and Branch Street on the east, East 12th Street on the north, the Northbound Frontage Road of IH‐35 on the west and the alley of the 800‐900 block of East 7th street on the south; and d. Subdistrict 4, sites generally oriented toward the 1200 and 1300 blocks of Rosewood Avenue but excluding 1326 and 1319 Rosewood Avenue, the east side of the 1100 block of Navasota Street, the 1100‐1200 blocks of San Bernard Street but excluding 1159, 1161, 1164, and 1165 San Bernard Street. This …
URBAN RENEWAL BOARD MONDAY, June 15, 2020 10:00 AM Regular Meeting of the Urban Renewal Board – Remotely; Via WebEx DRAFT MINUTES Chair Escobar called the Board Meeting to order at 03:05 p.m. Board Members in Attendance: Manuel Escobar, Chair Roxanne Evans, Vice‐Chair Amit Motwani Danielle Skidmore Jacqueline Watson Darrell Pierce Nathaniel Bradford Board Members Absent: None Staff in Attendance: Mandy DeMayo Regina Copic Sandra Harkins PURPOSE: The Board of Commissioners primary responsibility is to oversee the implementation and compliance of approved Urban Renewal Plans that are adopted by the Austin City Council. An Urban Renewal Plan's primary purpose is to eliminate slum and blighting influence within a designated area of the city. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES – Approval of the May 18, 2020, Regular Meeting Minutes. The motion to approve the May 18, 2020, regular meeting minutes was made by Commissioner Skidmore seconded by Commissioner Watson, the item was approved on a 6‐0‐0 vote, Commissioner Bradford attended the meeting after the minutes were approved. 2. NEW BUSINESS 1 a. Discussion and possible action to authorize the negotiation and execution of the seventh amendment to the Escrow Agreement that provides for approval of the seventh extension to the Outside Completion Date for the properties located at 1322‐1336 East 12th Street from March 31, 2020 to June 1, 2020. The motion authorizing the negotiation and execution of the seventh amendment to the Escrow Agreement that provides for approval of the seventh extension to the Outside Completion Date for the properties located at 1322‐1336 East 12th Street from March 31, 2020 to June 1, 2020, was made by Commissioner Watson, seconded by Vice‐Chair Evans and approved on a 7‐0‐0 vote. b. Discussion of staff’s Urban Renewal Board March 31st, 2020 report. Item 2.b and 2.c were discussed together. No action taken on Item 2.b c. Discussion and possible action authorizing the Board Chair to draft and submit a response to staff’s Urban Renewal Board March 31st, 2020 report. The motion authorizing the Board Chair to draft and submit a response to staff’s Urban Renewal Board March 31st, 2020 report was made by Commissioner Watson and seconded by Commissioner Motwani and approved on a 7-0-0 vote. d. Discussion and possible action on the Agreement Concerning Implementation of the East 11th and 12th Streets with the City of Austin, Statement of Work, Performance Measures. The motion approving the Agreement Concerning Implementation of the East …
FINAL DRAFT FOR REVIEW MARCH 16, 2020 UPDATED JULY 20, 2020 URBAN RENEWAL PLAN FOR THE EAST 11TH AND 12TH STREETS URBAN RENEWAL PLAN AREA 1484775.v1 TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. Boundary Description 2. History 2.1 Accomplishments 3. Vision, Purpose, Authority and Scope 4. Redevelopment Strategy 5. Applicability of NCCD Controls 6. Land Use 7. Relocation of Persons, Businesses (including individuals and families, business concerns, and others displaced by the project) 8. Duration and Modification Procedures of URP Appendices: Appendix A: East 11th and 12th Street Urban Renewal Plan; Amendments Appendix B: East 11th Street and East 12th Street Neighborhood Conservation Combining District (NCCDs); Amendments Abbreviations commonly used in the document: URP – Urban Renewal Plan URA‐Urban Renewal Agency ARA – Austin Revitalization Authority Note: Some of the tables and figures from the original 1999 Urban Renewal Plan have been deleted or modified, as they were no longer accurate or relevant. The original plan is available at this website: http://www.austintexas.gov/department/urban-renewal-plan 1484775.v1 Commented [EM1]: Term not used elsewhere in document (is it used in other documents?). Commented [EM2]: Appendix A? Should this instead say “the documents listed in Appendix A” since there is no depiction or area description in Appendix A? EAST 11 TH & 12TH STREETS URBAN RENEWAL PLAN (URP) 1. BOUNDARY DESCRIPTION The formal boundaries of the East 11th and 12th Streets Urban Renewal Area (UR Area) are set forth in Exhibit A and the ordinance approving this URP. In general, the boundaries are: The East 11th Street Corridor, including properties within one‐half block of the north frontage of East 11th Street and south frontage of Juniper Street, from Branch Street on the west to Navasota Street on the east; and properties within one‐half block of the south frontage of East 11th, from San Marcos Street on the west to Navasota Street on the east. The East 12th Street Corridor, including properties within one‐half block of the north frontage of East 12th and between the IH‐35 Northbound Frontage Road on the west to Poquito Street to the east; and properties within one‐half block of the south frontage of East 12th Street, from Branch Street on the west to Poquito Street on the east. 2. HISTORY This East 11th and 12th Streets Urban Renewal Plan (“URP" also referred to as the East 11th and 12th Streets Community Redevelopment Plan or “CRP”), is a comprehensive document defining the official public policy guidelines …
URBAN RENEWAL BOARD MONDAY, July 20, 2020 1:00 PM Regular Meeting of the Urban Renewal Board – Remotely; Via WebEx APPROVED MINUTES Chair Escobar called the Board Meeting to order at 1:07 p.m. Board Members in Attendance: Manuel Escobar, Chair Danielle Skidmore Jacqueline Watson Darrell Pierce Board Members Absent: Roxanne Evans, Vice-Chair Amit Motwani Nathaniel Bradford Staff in Attendance: Regina Copic Sandra Harkins Mark Walters PURPOSE: The Board of Commissioners primary responsibility is to oversee the implementation and compliance of approved Urban Renewal Plans that are adopted by the Austin City Council. An Urban Renewal Plan's primary purpose is to eliminate slum and blighting influence within a designated area of the city. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES – Approval of the June 15, 2020, Regular Meeting Minutes. The motion to approve the June 15, 2020, regular meeting minutes, with corrections, was made by Commissioner Watson seconded by Commissioner Skidmore, the item was approved on a 4-0-0 vote. 2. NEW BUSINESS NONE Chair Escobar recessed the meeting at 1:39 p.m. Chair Escobar called the meeting back to order at 1:39 p.m. 1 3. OLD BUSINESS a. Discussion and possible action on recommended modifications to the East 11th and 12th Street Urban Renewal Plan. Board loss quorum at 2:01 p.m. Item postponed until next meeting. b. Discussion and possible action on recommended modifications to the East 11th Street Neighborhood Conservation Combining District (NCCD) to parallel the structure of the current East 12th Street NCCD. Item postponed until next meeting. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Modifications to the East 12th Street Neighborhood Conservation Combining District (NCCD) to align with the proposed modifications to the East 11th and 12th Street Urban Renewal Plan. Discuss Urban Renewal Report submission frequency. ADJOURNMENT – Meeting ended at 2:01 p.m. 2
Regular Meeting of the South Central Waterfront Advisory Board July 20, 2020 South Central Waterfront Advisory Board to be held on July 20, 2020, with Social Distancing Modifications Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers must register in advance (Sunday, July 19 by Noon). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the July 20 South Central Waterfront Advisory Board Meeting, residents must: Call or email the board liaison at (512)-974-3362 or Sravya.garladenne@austintexas.gov no later than noon, July 19, 2020. 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 Sravya.garladenne@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. 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 before the meeting date. For information, please contact Sravya Garladenne in the Planning and Zoning Department at sravya.garladenne@austintexas.gov or (512) 974-3362. TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. SOUTH CENTRAL WATERFRONT ADVISORY BOARD MONDAY, JULY 20, 2020 AT 10:00 AM VIA VIDEOCONFERENCING Board Members: ___ Chair Samuel Franco (Design Commission) ___ Vice Chair Lynn Kurth (Mayor & District 9 Appointee) ___ Greg Anderson (Planning Commission) ___ Linda Guerrero (Environmental Commission) ___ Francoise Luca (Parks & Recreation Board) ___ Karen Paup (Affordable Housing Rep) ___ Wendy Price Todd (S. River City NA) ___ Jeff Seiden (Bouldin Creek NA) ___ Alfred Godfrey (Trail Foundation) Ex Officios: ___ Sam Tedford (NHCD) ___ Nazlie Saeedi (ATD) ___ Gloria Aguilera (ORES) …
SOUTH CENTRAL WATERFRONT ADVISORY BOARD DRAFT MINUTES FOR MAY 18, 2020 AT 10:00 AM The South Central Waterfront Advisory Board convened in a Regular Meeting on May 18, 2020 via Videoconferencing. Chair Samuel Franco called the meeting to order at 10:06 a.m. Board Members in attendance: Ex Officios: Chair Samuel Franco (Design Commission) Vice Chair Lynn Kurth (Mayor & District 9 Appointee) Greg Anderson (Planning Commission) Francoise Luca (Parks & Recreation Board) Karen Paup (Affordable Housing Rep) Wendy Price Todd (S. River City NA) Alfred Godfrey (Trail Foundation) Cory Walton (Bouldin Creek NA) 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES AND ACTION Molly Alexander (DAA) Sam Tedford (NHCD) Nazlie Saeedi (ATD) Marek Izydorczyk (ORES) Rolando Fernandez (FSD) City of Austin Planning & Zoning Staff: Alan Holt, Executive Liaison Sravya Garladenne, Staff Liaison Jodi Lane, Staff Liaison a. Board Member Al Godfrey made a motion, seconded by Vice Chair Lynn Kurth, to approve the draft April 20 and April 24, 2020 SCWAB meeting minutes. The motion to approve passed with 8 yes and 1 absent (includes absentee Linda Guerrero) votes. 2. ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION a. Update on SCW Financial Framework – SCW Consultant, Ian Carlton from ECONorthwest, OR, gave a presentation on the SCW Financial Framework and discussed overarching takeaways from the financial modeling. The Board discussed this but no action was taken. 3. PROJECT UPDATES AND COMMUNICATIONS FROM STAFF a. Memo to SCWAB - Written update only from Staff – The Board acknowledged the written update from Executive Liaison Alan Holt. No action was taken. 4. ADJOURNMENT - with no objections, Chair Samuel Franco adjourned the meeting at 11:39am. 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 before the meeting date. For information, please contact Alan Holt in the Planning and Zoning Department at alan.holt@austintexas.gov or (512) 974-2716. TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711.
Regular Meeting of the South Central Waterfront Advisory Board July 20, 2020 South Central Waterfront Advisory Board to be held on July 20, 2020, with Social Distancing Modifications Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers must register in advance (Sunday, July 19 by Noon). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the July 20 South Central Waterfront Advisory Board Meeting, residents must: Call or email the board liaison at (512)-974-3362 or Sravya.garladenne@austintexas.gov no later than noon, July 19, 2020. 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 Sravya.garladenne@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. 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 before the meeting date. For information, please contact Sravya Garladenne in the Planning and Zoning Department at sravya.garladenne@austintexas.gov or (512) 974-3362. TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. SOUTH CENTRAL WATERFRONT ADVISORY BOARD MONDAY, JULY 20, 2020 AT 10:00 AM VIA VIDEOCONFERENCING Board Members: ___ Chair Samuel Franco (Design Commission) ___ Vice Chair Lynn Kurth (Mayor & District 9 Appointee) ___ Greg Anderson (Planning Commission) ___ Linda Guerrero (Environmental Commission) ___ Francoise Luca (Parks & Recreation Board) ___ Karen Paup (Affordable Housing Rep) ___ Wendy Price Todd (S. River City NA) ___ Jeff Seiden (Bouldin Creek NA) ___ Alfred Godfrey (Trail Foundation) Ex Officios: ___ Sam Tedford (NHCD) ___ Nazlie Saeedi (ATD) ___ Gloria Aguilera (ORES) …
DATE: TO: FROM: SUBJECT: Updated 2020 SCW Financial Tool – Key Takeaways and Technical Methods June 16, 2020 Alan Holt, City of Austin Ian Carlton and Emily Picha Background and Purpose Since Summer 2019, ECONorthwest has been helping the City of Austin update prior financial analyses of the 2016 South Central Waterfront Vision Framework Plan (SCW Framework Plan). Our work has focused on defining scenarios to aid decision makers and the Planning & Zoning Department with a final calibration of opt-in zoning (i.e., South Central Waterfront Regulating Plan, or SCW Regulating Plan), which could contribute to a Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone (TIRZ) Financing Plan produced by others. This memorandum provides a summary of our approach, key findings, and policy considerations. Our work built upon initial feasibility modeling from the SCW Framework Plan. To evaluate potential regulatory policies and incentives, ECONorthwest developed a parcel-based pro forma model that looked at the feasibility of potential development across the South Central Waterfront. This 2020 Financial Tool included updated assumptions and methods to provide greater clarity to City Council about potential development feasibility when considering policy options. The COVID-19 pandemic has created uncertainty for the future of the district and its timeline for development. From the creation of the SCW Framework Plan in 2016 until 2019, the District saw increased developer interest in a distinct mix of uses, but construction costs in the Austin market were also increasing rapidly. Over the next few years, demand remains uncertain. For example, construction costs may stabilize with fewer project starts, but construction costs seldom decline. Regardless of this uncertainty, developing a flexible implementation plan and associated policies can prepare the SCW to attract new development in the future. ECONorthwest | Portland | Seattle | Los Angeles | Eugene | Boise | econw.com 1 Methods and Approach The 2020 Financial Tool provided a snapshot look at the district buildout, as though all development delivered simultaneously under market conditions in late 2019 and early 2020 (ECONorthwest vetted assumptions with local developers and property owners in 2019 and the City of Austin and Endeavor provided cost information in 2020). To conduct this analysis, ECONorthwest used parcel-based pencil- outs to consider multiple “input scenarios.” The input scenarios included plan entitlements, infrastructure costs, affordable housing, and bonus participation fees. We modeled three buildout scenarios: MODEL ASSUMPTIONS • 2016 SCW Framework Plan entitlements • Late 2019 market conditions (costs and revenues) • 305 …
