` PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION SPECIAL CALLED MEETING MINUTES January 24, 2022 Rebecca Bernhardt Queen Austin Michael Sierra-Arevalo John Kiracofe Rebecca Webber The Public Safety Commission convened a hybrid in person and videoconferencing meeting Monday, January 24, 2022 at City Hall 301 W. 2nd Street in Austin, Texas. Commissioner Rebecca Gonzalez called the Board Meeting to order at 3:32 p.m. Board Members in Attendance: Kathleen Hausenfluck Nelly Ramirez Amanda Lewis Rocky Lane Cory Hall-Martin Board Members Absent: none Staff in Attendance: Robin Henderson, Assistant Chief, Austin Police Department Teresa Gardner, Assistant Chief, Austin/Travis County Emergency Medical Services Rob Vires, Chief of Staff, Austin Fire Department Citizen Communications - Citizens signed up to speak: Cathy Mitchell 1. Approval of Minutes – Chair Gonzales called for approval of the minutes by asking for any edits/changes, questions concerning the draft minutes of the December 6, 2021 meeting. Hearing no edits from the board, she deemed the minutes approved. 2. OLD BUSINESS a. Legislative update on SB69 (sponsors: Commissioner Ramirez and Gonzales) 4:00 pm-4:17pm Speaker(s): -Anni-Michelle Evans, Policy Compliance Consultant, Office of Police Oversight 1 As OPO was not online, Chair Gonzales moved on to the next item. This was picked back up at 4:00. Ms. Evans reported she was pleased to hear APD plans to revise the policy, but has not seen that language yet. She would like to highlight three points relating to duty to intervene: 1) proactive vs reactive language. APD seems to create a policy that is purely reactive. It needs to include proactive language. 2) Subjective vs. objective. APD needs to be revised to include objective (should know). 3). Reporting requirements. APD needs to be revised to mirror specifics of the bill, such as a making a written report. OPO also recommends more clarity on what should be included in report and timeline for report. Regarding neck restraints, APD should revise policy to reflect legislative intent to prevent all forms of prohibiting blood flow or air intake. Commissioner Webber wanted to know what the remedies for not intervening, which OPO stated was still up for debate. Ms. Evans stated she wasn’t aware of any changes yet. Commissioner Bernhardt was concerned that officers in Texas put knees in people’s backs. She wanted APD to ban that, which OPO agrees with and would support changes that reflect that. Commissioner Arevalo had a question on anticipated vs known excessive force – what kind …
Library Commission Meeting Minutes 24 January, 2022 REGULAR MEETING 24 January, 2022 THE LIBRARY COMMISSION MINUTES The Library Commission convened in a Regular Meeting on Monday, January 24, 2022 at the Central Library, 710 W Cesar Chavez, in Austin, Texas. Chair Dabbert called the Board Meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. Board Members in Attendance: Chair Pat Dabbert, Vice Chair Steven Self and Commission Members Julia Aguilar, JC Dwyer, Eric Frierson, Lynda Infante, Ryan Marquess, Courtney Rosenthal, and Mark Smith Board Members Absent: Commission Member Lily Trieu Citizen Communication: General none 1. Welcome and Introductions Chair Dabbert welcomed the Commission members 2. Approval of Minutes from the December 13, 2021 Regular Meeting The minutes of the regular meeting were approved on a 9-0 vote. Commission Member Trieu absent. 3. Briefings: Town hall meetings on Digital Inclusion in partnership with the Community Technology and Telecommunications Commission was given by Nehemiah Pitts, Chair, Community Technology & Telecommunications Commission and Khotan Harmon, Consultant, Telecommunications & Regulatory Affairs, Financial Services Dept. Austin History Center Volunteer Services was given by Paul Lopez, Volunteer Services & Internship Program Coordinator 4. Old Business: none 5. New Business a. Discussion and possible action on Fine Free Libraries working group draft Recommendation20220124-5a: Eliminate Late Fees at Austin Public Library. Recommendation 20220124-5a: Eliminate Late Fees at Austin Public Library was approved on Commission Member Smith’s motion and Commission Member Infante’s second on a 9- 0 vote. Commission Member Trieu absent. Library Commission Meeting Minutes 24 January, 2022 6. Discussion of Director’s Monthly Report for January covering programming highlights, facilities, and APL Priorities Director Weeks gave the report. 7. Future Agenda Items Facilities Update Recycled Reads Update Freedom to Read | book challenges Planning Retreat Use of Central Rental Spaces Adjournment: Chair Dabbert adjourned the meeting at 6:52 p.m. without objection.
DESIGN COMMISSION Monday, December 13, 2021 4:00 PM Permitting and Development Center 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Dr, Austin, TX 78752 Meeting Minutes Call to order by: Chair D. Carroll at 4:06 p.m. X X X X Member List David Carroll – Chair (District 1) Jessica Rollason – Vice-Chair (District 7) Vacant (District 2) Samuel Franco (District 3) Josue Meiners (District 4) Evan Taniguchi (Mayor) X Melissa Hanao-Robledo (District 5) X X Jen Weaver (District 6) Aan Coleman (District 8) Bart Whatley (District 9) Ben Luckens (District 10) “X” Denote Commission Members who were in attendance CITY OF AUSTIN HOUSING AND PLANNING STAFF X Jorge E. Rousselin, Executive Liaison X Aaron D. Jenkins, Staff Liaison X Art Zamorano, Staff Liaison CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: None. 1. NEW BUSINESS (Discussion and Possible Action): Chairman Carroll has recused himself from this item and has relinquish Chairman duties to Commissioner Taniguchi for Item 1.a. a. Discussion and possible action to evaluate and make recommendations regarding whether 80 Rainey, located at 80 Rainey Street, complies with the Urban Design Guidelines for the city of Austin; Amanda Swor Drenner Group; Gregory Klosowski Pappageorge Haymes; Chris Jackson TBG Partners; Scott Wuest Wuest Group. • Pawel Hardej with Lincoln Ventures, Amanda Swor with Drenner Group, Gregory Klosowski Pappageorge Haymes; Chris Jackson TBG Partners; and Scott Wuest Wuest Group presented and addressed questions. Page 1 of 4 • Commissioner S. Franco made a motion to approve that the project substantially complies with the Urban Design Guidelines Commissioner J. Meiners seconded. • The motion was approved [6 ayes, 0 nays, 1 Recuse (D. Carroll)] b. Discussion and possible action to evaluate and make recommendations regarding whether City of Austin-Bergstrom International Airport AUS Cargo Development East located at 9402 Freight Lane, complies with the City Design and Sustainability Standards for the City of Austin; David Smythe-Macaulay Austin-Bergstrom International Airport • David Smythe-Macaulay COA-ABIA staff presented and addressed questions. • The Design Commission provided feedback and recommendations for the project, but no action was taken. c. Discussion and possible action to evaluate and make recommendations regarding whether the 51st Street Revitalization Project located at 51st Street, complies with the City Design and Sustainability Standards for the City of Austin; Andrew Wong City of Austin Public Works Department • Andrew Wong, COA Public Works and Angel-Lina Soutdarany, Atkins and Jill Fagan, Economic Development presented and addressed questions. • Commissioner J. Weaver made a motion to approve …
DOWNTOWN AUSTIN COMMUNITY COURT ADVISORY BOARD Special Called Meeting JANUARY 21, 2022 AT 7:30 AM ONE TEXAS CENTER, STE 125, TRAINING ROOM 505 BARTON SPRINGS RD AUSTIN, TEXAS 78704 CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Darilynn Cardona-Beiler, Chair Lea Downey Gallatin, Vice Chair Kergin Bedell Jason English Kate Garza Nicole Golden Susan Requejo AGENDA Jocelyn Schwartz Seneca Savoie Andrew Williams THERE MAY BE DISCUSSION AND ACTION ON ANY OF THE FOLLOWING ITEMS. CALL TO ORDER CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first five (5) speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. 1. APPROVAL OF REGULAR MEETING MINUTES FOR JULY 16, 2021 2. AUSTIN HOMELESSNESS SYSTEM CLIENT FEEDBACK Individuals sharing first-hand account regarding their experiences being served through Austin’s homelessness system. Speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will be allowed a three minute allotment to provide their feedback to the Board. 3. NEW BUSINESS A. Expand the jurisdiction of Downtown Austin Community Court. (Cardona- Beiler/Downey Gallatin) Jaclyn Gerban, Assistant City Attorney. B. Adopt 2022 Meeting Schedule 4. OLD BUSINESS A. Status of DACC operations during COVID-19, changes in operations, any new trends noticed. Cardona-Beiler/Downey Gallatin) – Robert Kingham, Court Operations Manager, Downtown Austin Community Court (DACC) i Rapid Rehousing efforts, staffing and housing placement ii Court dockets iii DACC facility update iv Violet Keep Safe Program FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS A. Update on Intensive Case Management program evaluation project B. Update on homelessness mapping initiative 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 Edna Staniszewski at Downtown Austin Community Court, at (512) 974-1260), for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Downtown Austin Community Court please contact Edna Staniszewski at (512) 974-1260 or at edna.staniszewski@austintexas.gov.
EMMA S. BARRIENTOS MEXICAN AMERICAN CULTURAL CENTER ADVISORY BOARD SPECIAL CALLED MEETING FRIDAY, JANUARY 21, 2022 6:00 PM TO 9:00 PM City Council Chambers 301 W. 2nd St. Austin, TX 78701 BOARD MEMBERS David Goujon, Chair Arthur Navarro, Vice Chair Gerardo Gandy, Member Ricardo Maga Rojas, Member Tomas Salas, Member Wayne Lopes, Member Claudia Massey, Member Endi Silva, Member AGENDA Citizens wishing to speak on the agenda and non-agenda related items must sign up at least ten minutes before the meeting is called to order. Citizens may speak on non-agenda items under the Citizens Communications section of the agenda. Citizens may speak on an agenda related item after a presentation on the item has been made, except that Citizens may not speak after City staff reports. Speakers signed up at least 10 minutes prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns. Boards and Commissions follow the same rules as City Council meetings. CALL TO ORDER CITIZEN COMMUNICATION The first 10 speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed (3) three minutes to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. 1. PRESENTATIONS a. Presentation by Heidi Tse, Project Manager and the joint venture of Miro Rivera Architects and Tatiana Bilbao Studios on the Schematic Design for Phase 2. a. Discussion and possible action on Phase 2 Schematic Design. (Goujon, Maga 2. NEW BUSINESS Rojas) 3. ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair access. If requiring Sign Language Interpreters or alternative formats, please give notice at least 2 days (48 hours) before the meeting date. Please call Michelle Rojas at the Parks and Recreation Department, at 512-974-3771, for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Mexican American Cultural Center Advisory Board, please contact Michelle Rojas at 512-974-3771 or michelle.rojas@austintexas.gov.
*** External Email - Exercise Caution *** Dear ICRI Committee members, We are also residents of Great Hills - and live on Rimner Cove - a cul-de-sac off of Rain Creek Parkway between Fire Oak and Lost Horizon. It has come to our attention that a small section of Great Hills (along the west side of Rain Creek Parkway and cul-de-sacs between Fire Oak and Lost Horizon) have been carved out from District 10 and moved to District 6. This includes our home. The great majority of Great Hills is and remains in District 10, while this small section of Great HIlls has been carved to now be a part of basically a Williamson county region. We do not agree with this proposed change. We also believe that the communication about these proposed changes was too limited. We believe that we should have received notification, through the mail, that our homes were in a "change" zone. We did not receive any such communication to our knowledge. We believe that this change does not make sense. While we realize that there are a lot of factors that go into redistricting - and a certain balance is wanted between the color of people's skin, their political leanings, etc - there is also the practical aspect about the neighborhood being represented as a whole, and interests of that geographic area, regardless of race or political leaning. We do not believe that our interests will be served by becoming a part of District 6 - by the mere fact that the great majority of our neighborhood (Great Hills) is being represented in another district, of which we will have no say. Please consider moving this group of homes back to District 10 - we ask you to prioritize what is best for the homeowners that have to live with these decisions. We left voice messages for Matt Dugan and Lisa Rodriguez - and received a call back from Lisa Rodriguez. We would like more information about further action we can take to make our opinions heard. It looks like there is a meeting scheduled for December 15. Hopefully our letter above can be read and shared with the council, as we are unable to attend this meeting. Please let us know what else we can do. We look forward to hearing from someone to understand the rationale for the change as well. Thank you …
DOWNTOWN COMMISSION JANUARY 19, 2022, TIME: 5:30 p.m. Austin City Hall, Boards and Commission, Room 1101 301 W 2nd Street, Austin, Texas 78701 Some members of the Downtown Commission may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: August Harris, Chair Christopher Lehman, Vice Chair Megan Meisenbach, Commissioner Chris Kanipe, Commissioner Jen Weaver, Commissioner Josh Lickteig, Commissioner Joel Sher, Commissioner Ben Heimsath, Commissioner kYmberly Keeton, Commissioner CALL TO ORDER David Gomez, Commissioner Nelly Paulina Ramirez, Commissioner Cynthia Weatherby, Commissioner Kimberly Taylor, Commissioner Mike Lavigne, Commissioner Preston Reine Commissioner Laura Templeton, Commissioner Christopher Limon, Commissioner Kelan Robinson, Commissioner AGENDA CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first ten speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. 1. Approval of Minutes of the October 20, 2021 Meeting Minutes Discussion and Possible Action (5 minutes) 2. New Business – Discussion and Possible Action a. Safer Sixth Street Initiative: Presentation by Brian Block, Development i. Creation of a Downtown Commission Safer Sixth Street Working Group b. Rainey Street Trailhead (SPC-2021-0286C): Presentation by Heidi Anderson, Services Department Trail Foundation c. Historic Resources Survey for Old Austin Neighborhood Association: Presentation by Andrew Rice and Elizabeth Brummett, Housing and Planning Department 3. Old Business – a. Staff Updates b. Convention Center Expansion Working Group c. Items from representatives of collaborating commissions including non-voting members: i. Update from Commissioner Jen Weaver on recent activities and actions taken by the Design Commission ii. Update from Commissioner Ben Heimsath on recent activities and actions taken by the Historic Landmark Commission iii. Update from Commissioner Cynthia Weatherby on recent activities and actions taken by the Urban Transportation Commission iv. Update from Commissioner kYmberly Keeton on recent activities and actions taken by the Arts Commission v. Update from Commissioner Christopher Limon on recent activities and actions taken by the Music Commission vi. Update from Commissioner Kimberly Taylor on recent activities and actions taken by the Parks & Recreation Board vii. Update from Commissioner Nelly Paulina Ramirez on recent activities and actions taken by the Public Safety Commission 4. Potential Future Agenda Items Adjournment The Commission may discuss and identify future agenda items, topics, or presentations The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications …
Regular Meeting of the Environmental Commission January 19, 2022 at 6:00 P.M. Austin City Hall, Council Chambers, Room 1001 301 W. 2nd Street, Austin, Texas 78701 Some members of the Environmental Commission may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live COMMISSIONERS: Haris Qureshi (D-1) Rachel Scott (D-2) Pam Thompson (D-3) Vacant (D-4) Vacant (D-6) Audrey Barrett Bixler (D-5) Linda Guerrero (D-9) Chair _________________________________________________________________________________ Jennifer Bristol (D-7) Secretary Perry Bedford (Mayor) Richard Brimer (D-10) Kevin Ramberg (D-8) Vice-Chair Agenda CALL TO ORDER CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Speakers should sign up to speak prior to the meeting being called to order; you will receive a three-minute allotment to discuss topics not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES AND ACTION a. Approval of the December 1, 2021 Environmental Commission Regular Meeting Minutes (5 minutes) STAFF UPDATES a. Recognize Katie Coyne for her service on the Environmental Commission and her appointment as Watershed Protection Department's Environmental Officer and Assistant Director of the Watershed Protection Department over Planning, Monitoring, and Compliance branch of divisions—Jorge Morales, Director, Watershed Protection Department (10 minutes) 1. 2. 1 3. 4. PUBLIC HEARINGS ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION a. Presentation on Equitable Transit-Oriented Development strategies for Project Connect—Anna Lan, Principal Planner, Capital Metropolitan Transportation Authority and Warner Cook, Senior Planner, Housing and Planning Department (30 minutes) a. Name: Rainey Tower SPC-2021-0129C Applicant: Lincoln Ventures LLC Location (address): 78-84 Rainey Street Austin, Texas 78701 Council District: District 9 Watershed: Waller Creek and Lady Bird Lake Request: The applicant is seeking the removal of a Heritage tree with a single stem over Staff: Naomi Rotramel, City Arborist, Development Services Department 30 inches in diameter. Staff Recommendation: The request meets the City Arborist approval criteria set forth in LDC 25-8-624(A)(2), thus the variance is recommended. (30 minutes) b. Name: HEB Austin No. 33, SP-2020-0400D Applicant: Joe York, Jones & Carter Location: 12115 US-290, Austin, TX 78737 Council District: Located in the Extraterritorial Jurisdiction Staff: Pamela Abee-Taulli, Environmental Program Coordinator, Development Services Department Watershed: Bear Creek Watershed and Barton Creek Watershed, Barton Springs Zone, Drinking Water Protection Zone Request: Variance requests are as follows: 1. Request to vary from LDC 25-8-341 to allow cut to 12 feet. 2. Request to vary from LDC 25-8-342 to allow fill to 21 feet. 3. Request to vary from LDC 25-8-302(A)(2) to allow construction of a parking area on 4. Request to …
Equitable Transit-Oriented Development (ETOD) Environmental Commission Capital Metro & City of Austin Housing and Planning 6:00 p.m. Wednesday, January 19 Today 2 How We Define ETOD | Challenges of Traditional TOD While Project Connect and TOD investments will generate significant benefits for Austin, they may exacerbate current displacement trends without concurrent efforts to ensure equitable growth. Traditional TOD Returns Traditional TOD Externalities • Transit investments connect residents & businesses to jobs and housing. • TOD attracts private investment in walkable, mixed-use developments. • Rent growth displaces residents that would benefit most from transit. • Rising rents & declining customer bases drive out local businesses. Project Connect | A Generational Opportunity CHALLENGES • Recent population growth has strained city services and infrastructure. • Black and Latinx household incomes have not kept pace despite economic growth. • Rapid housing price growth can push residents and businesses out, which transit may accelerate. 36,000 units housing supply gap for very low- income households 9% & 14% decreases in Black and Latinx Household incomes between 1980 and 2016 $300 Million Will be spent over 13 years in anti-displacement efforts. 4 OPPORTUNITIES • The investment in Project Connect will generate growth in jobs and housing to help reverse unequal outcomes. • Austin voters have approved $300M to fund displacement prevention efforts and another $250M to support affordable housing. How We Define ETOD | Transition from Traditional TOD TRANSITION TO EQUITABLE TOD EQUITABLE OUTCOMES “DO NO HARM” “DO NO HARM” TRADITIONAL TOD TRADITIONAL TOD Create new economic opportunities for residents of all income levels Mitigate displacement and negative externalities of new development Encourage market- supported development along transit corridors What makes ETOD Equitable? ETOD advocates that people of all incomes and backgrounds experience benefits from dense, mixed-use, pedestrian-oriented development near transit hubs. Creating & Preserving Mixed-Use Affordable Housing Supporting Small Businesses Creating New Job Opportunities Improving Public Spaces and Community Hubs 6 Austin’s ETOD Journey Corridor Bond, ASMP, and Project Connect ETOD Study ETOD PLAN Council-adopted ETOD Policy (Implementation) Established corridors of Establishes protypes for TOD Recommendations for Adopt ETOD plan for focus, mode split goals, that reflect Austin’s vision to prioritization, typography and procured funding for equitably share the benefits (Systemwide) high-capacity transit project delivery. of transit investments for and Land Development residents of all income levels, Code amendments to corridor-specific zoning. Could be expanded to other geographies in the and backgrounds. formally designate station future. …
Equitable Transit-Oriented Development (ETOD) Environmental Commission Capital Metro & City of Austin Housing and Planning 6:00 p.m. Wednesday, January 19 Today 2 How We Define ETOD | Challenges of Traditional TOD While Project Connect and TOD investments will generate significant benefits for Austin, they may exacerbate current displacement trends without concurrent efforts to ensure equitable growth. Traditional TOD Returns Traditional TOD Externalities • Transit investments connect residents & businesses to jobs and housing. • TOD attracts private investment in walkable, mixed-use developments. • Rent growth displaces residents that would benefit most from transit. • Rising rents & declining customer bases drive out local businesses. Project Connect | A Generational Opportunity CHALLENGES • Recent population growth has strained city services and infrastructure. • Black and Latinx household incomes have not kept pace despite economic growth. • Rapid housing price growth can push residents and businesses out, which transit may accelerate. 36,000 units housing supply gap for very low- income households 9% & 14% decreases in Black and Latinx Household incomes between 1980 and 2016 $300 Million Will be spent over 13 years in anti-displacement efforts. 4 OPPORTUNITIES • The investment in Project Connect will generate growth in jobs and housing to help reverse unequal outcomes. • Austin voters have approved $300M to fund displacement prevention efforts and another $250M to support affordable housing. How We Define ETOD | Transition from Traditional TOD TRANSITION TO EQUITABLE TOD EQUITABLE OUTCOMES “DO NO HARM” “DO NO HARM” TRADITIONAL TOD TRADITIONAL TOD Create new economic opportunities for residents of all income levels Mitigate displacement and negative externalities of new development Encourage market- supported development along transit corridors What makes ETOD Equitable? ETOD advocates that people of all incomes and backgrounds experience benefits from dense, mixed-use, pedestrian-oriented development near transit hubs. Creating & Preserving Mixed-Use Affordable Housing Supporting Small Businesses Creating New Job Opportunities Improving Public Spaces and Community Hubs 6 Austin’s ETOD Journey Corridor Bond, ASMP, and Project Connect ETOD Study ETOD PLAN Council-adopted ETOD Policy (Implementation) Established corridors of Establishes protypes for TOD Recommendations for Adopt ETOD plan for focus, mode split goals, that reflect Austin’s vision to prioritization, typography and procured funding for equitably share the benefits (Systemwide) high-capacity transit project delivery. of transit investments for and Land Development residents of all income levels, Code amendments to corridor-specific zoning. Could be expanded to other geographies in the and backgrounds. formally designate station future. …
Amanda Swor direct dial: (512) 807-2904 swor@drennergroup.com Memo To: Re: Site: Linda H. Guerrero, Chair, City of Austin Environmental Commission, and Honorable Environmental Commissioners From: Amanda Swor, Director of Entitlements and Policy Date: November 12, 2021 80 Rainey Reasonable Use Memorandum The 0.66-acre, 4 parcel property located at 78-84 Rainey Street, in Austin, Travis County, Texas 78701 (collectively, the “Property”). 200 Lee Barton Drive, Suite 100 | Austin, Texas 78704 | 512-807-2900 | www.drennergroup.com Amanda Swor direct dial: (512) 807-2904 swor@drennergroup.com SITE CONDITIONS: Currently, the Property is being operated as follows: 1) 78 Rainey – Reina Cocktail Bar, 2) 80 Rainey – Food Truck Lot, 3) 82 Rainey – Food Truck Lot, and 4) 84 Rainey – General Office. REQUEST: There is one (1) heritage tree with a single stem over 30” in diameter, a 32.5” Pecan (Tree # 2145), that is being requested for removal. The tree is centrally located at the Property. See Exhibit A for the tree location. EXHIBIT A: Site Constraints Exhibit The tree location of 32.5’’ Pecan (Tree # 2145) combined with: (i) 18’-0” – minimum setback for Great Streets Master Plan Design along Rainey Street, (ii) 3’ setback from fire department access at 78 Rainey Street, (iii) 4’-0” Alley Setback for Drive Aisle, not including additionally requested alley easement by City of Austin, (iv) 3’-0” Setback for Fire Department Access and (v) preservation of the Rainey Street Bungalow at 78 Rainey Street. CONSTRAINTS: The Property consists of approximately 0.66 acres, or approximately 28,750 SF, is zoned CBD (Central Business District), and is located in the Rainey Street Subdistrict of the Downtown Austin Plan. The Rainey Street Subdistrict regulations (§25-2-739) create a maximum building height of forty (40) feet and a floor- to-area ration of 8:1 for residential or mixed-use buildings that do not both: (a) provide at least five (5%) percent of the dwelling units to persons whose household income is eighty percent (80%) or below the median family income (MFI) in the Austin metropolitan area, as further set forth in (§25-2-739(c)(4)) and (b) participate in the Downtown Density Bonus Program, as further set forth in (§25-2-739(c)(5)). As a requirement of the Downtown Density Bonus Program, the Great Streets Master Plan is triggered, 200 Lee Barton Drive, Suite 100 | Austin, Texas 78704 | 512-807-2900 | www.drennergroup.com Amanda Swor direct dial: (512) 807-2904 swor@drennergroup.com requiring the Property to have a setback of not less …
ITEM FOR ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION AGENDA COMMISSION MEETING DATE: January 19th, 2022 NAME & NUMBER OF PROJECT: Rainey Tower SPC-2021-0129C NAME OF APPLICANT OR ORGANIZATION: Lincoln Ventures LLC LOCATION: 78-84 Rainey Street COUNCIL DISTRICT: District 9 CITY ARBORIST: Naomi Rotramel (512) 974-9135 naomi.rotramel@austintexas.gov ORDINANCE: REQUEST: Heritage Tree Ordinance (LDC 25-8-641) The applicant is seeking the removal of a Heritage tree with a single stem over 30 inches in diameter. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: The request meets the City Arborist approval criteria set forth in LDC 25- 8-624(A)(2), thus the variance is recommended. Page 2 of 2 TO: FROM: DATE: MEMORANDUM City of Austin Environmental Commission Naomi Rotramel, City Arborist Program, Development Services Department January 19th, 2022 CASE FOLDER: SPC-2021-0129C REQUEST: The applicant is seeking the removal of a Heritage tree with a single stem over 30 inches in diameter. Project Description The subject property is located at 78-84 Rainey Street. The lot size is 0.6614 acres and is zoned CBD. The property is located in the Rainey Street – Waterfront overlay. The property is located in the Waller Creek and Lady Bird Lake watersheds, both classified as urban watersheds. The site is currently being operated as a Cocktail Lounge / Office with current impervious cover of 84%. The proposed use is for a 587 residential unit tower with retail, onsite parking and cocktail lounge with impervious cover of 92%. The applicant requested a predevelopment site consultation with the City Arborist. There are currently two Protected trees and three Heritage trees on site. One Protected tree and one Heritage tree are proposed to be removed. A 32.5 inch Heritage pecan is requested for removal and per Land Development Code would require a Land Use Commission variance. Tree Evaluation Tree 2145 Pecan Measurements The subject tree is one Heritage 32.5 inch pecan (#2145 / 5011) Canopy Conditions Unbalanced crown; thin canopy; 12+ limb breaks 3-6” diameter in canopy; heavily pruned likely due to several previous failures Structure / Trunk Page 2 of 2 Co-dominant leaders; previous 10” limb failure south side of trunk; previous 8” limb failure north side resulting in damage to roof and house of adjacent building; 27” longitudinal crack in main trunk (west side) 7 ft from grade. Tomography was done at the supporting union of the canopy, results indicate it may be structurally compromised. Root System Buried root flare – compacted 7-12” fill; damage to buttress root Overall Condition Fair condition; …
Rainey Tower SPC-2021-0129C January 19, 2022 Heritage Tree Variance Request NAME OF APPLICANT OR ORGANIZATION: Lincoln Ventures LLC LOCATION: 80 Rainey Street COUNCIL DISTRICT: District 9 CITY ARBORIST: NAOMI ROTRAMEL (512) 974-9135 NAOMI.ROTRAMEL@AUSTINTEXAS.GOV ORDINANCE: Heritage Tree Ordinance (LDC 25-8-641) REQUEST: The applicant is seeking the removal of a Heritage tree with a single stem over 30 inches in diameter. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: The request meets the City Arborist approval criteria set thus the variance is forth in LDC 25-8-624(A)(2), recommended. Reasonable Use • Heritage Tree Code Criteria • Project Description • Zoning • Site Constraints • Tree Evaluation • Staff Recommendation Heritage Tree Code Criteria The variance request is to allow removal of a Heritage tree with a stem greater than 30 inches as allowed under LDC § 25-8-643 and § 25-8- 624(A)(2) Project Description • • • • • The subject property is located at 80 Rainey Street. The lot size is 0.6614 acres and is zoned Central Business District (CBD). The property is located in the Waller Creek and Lady Bird Lake watersheds, both classified as urban watersheds. The site is currently being operated as a cocktail lounge/office with current impervious cover of 84%. The proposed use is for a 587 residential unit tower with retail, onsite parking and cocktail lounge with impervious cover of 92%. The applicant requested a predevelopment site consultation with the City Arborist. There are currently two Protected trees and three Heritage trees on site. One Protected tree and one Heritage tree are proposed to be removed. A 32.5 inch Heritage pecan is requested for removal and per Land Development Code would require a Land Use Commission variance. Zoning • Zoned Central Business District (CBD) • Waterfront Overlay Combining District • Participating in Downtown Density Bonus Program • Compliance with Rainey St. Subdistrict regulations and providing additional affordability • Green Building Mandatory • National Register of Historic Districts Zoning Code Compliance • Participating in Downtown Density Bonus Program §25-2-739(c)(4) and §25-2- 739(c)(5) • Compliance with Rainey St. Subdistrict regulations and providing additional affordability §25-2-739 • Participation in Great Streets Master Plan Site Constraints: Great Streets Master Plan • Requires 18 ft. setback along Rainey St. • • • • Limits the developable footprint 4’ alley setback for drive aisle 3’ setbacks both north and south sides of property from fire department Tree #2145 is centrally located at the property (middle third) Site Constrains- buildable floorplates …
ITEM FOR ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION AGENDA COMMISSION MEETING DATE: January 19, 2022 NAME & NUMBER OF PROJECT: HEB Austin No 33 SP-2020-0400D NAME OF APPLICANT OR ORGANIZATION: Joe York Jones & Carter LOCATION: 12115 US-290, Austin, TX 78737 COUNCIL DISTRICT: NA (Extraterritorial jurisdiction) ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW STAFF: Pamela Abee-Taulli, Environmental Program Coordinator, Development Services Department, 512.974.1879, pamela.abee-taulli@austintexas.gov WATERSHED: Bear Creek Watershed and Barton Creek Watershed, Barton Springs Zone, Drinking Water Protection Zone REQUEST: Variance requests are as follows: 1. Request to vary from LDC 25-8-341 to allow cut to 12 feet. 2. Request to vary from LDC 25-8-342 to allow fill to 21 feet. 3. Request to vary from LDC 25-8-302(A)(2) to allow construction of a parking area on a slope with a gradient of more than 15 percent. 4. Request to vary from LDC 25-8-301 to allow construction of a driveway on a slope with a gradient of more than 15 percent. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends these variances, having determined the findings of fact to have been met. STAFF CONDITION: 1. Applicant will restore illegal fill that currently exists on the site to 2. Applicant will use native plants appropriate for the Hill Country original grade. location for revegetation. 3. The applicant will provide mitigation in the form of payment or on-site plantings for removed trees with a diameter of 19 inches or greater at a rate of 100 percent. Development Services Department Staff Recommendations Concerning Required Findings Project Name: Ordinance Standard: Watershed Protection Ordinance Variance Request: HEB Austin No 33 Request to vary from LDC 25-8-341 to allow cut in excess of 4 feet (maximum cut 12 feet). Include an explanation with each applicable finding of fact. A. Land Use Commission variance determinations from Chapter 25-8-41 of the City Code: 1. The requirement will deprive the applicant of a privilege available to owners of similarly situated property with approximately contemporaneous development subject to similar code requirements. Yes The site descends from the northern boundary, at an elevation of 1195 feet above sea level, to the south-eastern corner, with an elevation of approximately 1089 feet. The project has a large footprint, comprised of a surface parking lot and grocery store. The size and layout are based on HEB’s standard practice for a suburban store. A development of similar scale, on a similarly situated property, subject to the same code requirements received similar variances. HEB 10, at 7901 US-290, Austin, TX 78736, …
HEB AUSTIN NO 33 Pamela Abee-Taulli Environmental Program Coordinator, Development Services Department 12115 US-290 SP-2020-0400D PROJECT LOCATION [ PROPERTY DATA • Bear Creek Watershed • Barton Springs Zone • Drinking Water Protection Zone • Extraterritorial Jurisdiction (Hays County) • No creeks or creek buffers; two (2) wetland Critical Environmental Features • Council District: NA [ VARIANCE REQUESTS Land Development Code § 25-8-341 - CUT REQUIREMENTS. (A) Cuts on a tract of land may not exceed four feet of depth. 1. The variance request is to allow cut over 4 feet to 12 feet. Land Development Code § 25-8-342 - FILL REQUIREMENTS. (A) Fill on a tract of land may not exceed four feet of depth. 2. The variance request is to allow fill over 4 feet to 21 feet. VARIANCE REQUESTS Land Development Code § 25-8- 302 - CONSTRUCTION OF A BUILDING OR PARKING AREA. (A) A (2) …a person may not construct: parking area on a slope with a gradient of more than 15 percent. 3. The variance request is to allow construction of a parking area on a slope with a gradient of more than 15 percent. Land Development Code § 25-8-301 - CONSTRUCTION OF A ROADWAY OR DRIVEWAY. (A) A person may not construct a roadway or driveway on a slope with a gradient of more than 15 percent unless the construction is necessary to provide primary access two contiguous acres with a gradient of 15 percent or less. 4. The variance request to allow construction of a driveway on a slope with a gradient of more than 15 percent. (1) at least to: is BACKGROUND 1195 feet at site descends boundary, from the The an northern to the elevation of 1195 feet, corner, with an south-eastern elevation of approximately 1089 feet. 1089 feet [ BACKGROUND 1195 feet The variances are necessitated by the naturally descending and terraced Hill-Country broadly slopes characteristic of the area. 1089 feet [ BACKGROUND the site has had For over a decade, unpermitted fill material, which changed both the topography and hydrology of the area, cutting off flow to a wetland critical environmental feature. Additionally, the Nutty Brown Café & Amphitheater had illegally expanded and increased its cover beyond the allowable limit. impervious NUTTY BROWN CAFÉ WETLAND ILLEGAL FILL AREAS WETLAND [ BACKGROUND the As part of this project, HEB will remove unpermitted development and the illegal fill. Areas outside of the …
Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission (ICRC) January 19, 2022 at 6:00 p.m. Permitting and Development Center (PDC); Room 1401 & 1402 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Dr. Austin, TX 78752 CURRENT COMMISSION MEMBERS: Prabhu Kannan Brigham Morris Errol Hardin Eugene Schneider Erin Dempsey Luis Gonzalez, Vice-Chair Dr. Sterling Lands Hoang Le Shaina Kambo Sara Inés Calderón Selina Yee Christina Puentes, Chair Joshua Blank Camellia Falcon AGENDA Meeting Goals: Update on Travis County Redistricting; Discussion of Retention of Records and Documents; Approval of Final Report; Approval of New Staff Contracts; Discussion of Creating Criteria for Staff to Act Upon Future Annexations; Updates on Roadmap/Timeline; and Updates from Working Groups and Subcommittees CALL TO ORDER CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Public comment will be allowed in-person. All speakers must register in advance and identify the subject matter to be discussed up to 20 minutes after the start of the meeting. All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting or throughout the meeting where appropriate. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Discussion and possible action on the Dec. 15, 2021, ICRC meeting minutes. 2. NEW BUSINESS The ICRC may discuss and take action on the following agenda items A. Update on county redistricting: Gretchen Nagy, Travis County Voter Registration Director B. Discussion of Retention of ICRC Records and Documents: City Clerk Eric Stene, Records and Information Management Officer (CRM) C. Update on Roadmap/Timeline D. Discussion on creating criteria for staff to act upon future annexations E. Updates from Working Groups/Subcommittees 1. Social Media/Press Release Working Group 2. Advertising/Website Working Group 3. Finance Subcommittee 4. Final Report Subcommittee F. Housekeeping 2. UNFINISHED BUSINESS The ICRC may discuss and take action on the following agenda items: A. Approve and sign final report B. Approve new contract for administrative manager FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS • Annexations and Dis Annexations • Website 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 Matt Dugan at the Housing and Planning Department, at 512-974-7665 and matthew.dugan@austintexas.gov, for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission, please contact Matt Dugan at 512-974-7665 and matthew.dugan@austintexas.gov or Lisa Rodriguez …
Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission (ICRC) December 15, 2021 at 6:00 p.m. Permitting and Development Center (PDC); Event Center 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Dr. Austin, TX 78752 CURRENT COMMISSION MEMBERS: Prabhu Kannan Brigham Morris Errol Hardin Eugene Schneider Erin Dempsey Luis Gonzalez, Vice-Chair Dr. Sterling Lands Hoang Le Shaina Kambo Sara Inés Calderón Selina Yee Christina Puentes, Chair Joshua Blank Camellia Falcon Members in Attendance Christina Puentes, Chair Luis Gonzalez, Vice Chair Joshua Blank Sara Inés Calderón Errol Hardin Shaina Kambo Prabhu Kannan Sterling Lands Eugene Schneider Selina Yee Camellia Falcon Staff In Attendance Matthew Dugan, City's Planning Manager Caroline Webster, City's Assistant Attorney Andrei Lubomudrov, City's Senior Planner George Korbel, Mapping Specialist Christine Granados, ICRC Administrative DRAFT MINUTES Meeting Goals: Adopt Annexations, Adopt a Final Report, Approve New ICRC Website, Discuss Retention of Records and Documents, Report from Travis County Election Officials CALL TO ORDER Chair Puentes called the meeting to order at 6:01 p.m. with 9 members present. Commissioner Kambo joined at 6:02 p.m. and Commissioner Lands joined at 7:05 p.m. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL There was no citizens communication. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The Oct. 27, 2021, ICRC meeting minutes were approved without objection. 2. NEW BUSINESS The ICRC may discuss and take action on the following agenda items A. Adopt annexations Andrei Lubomudrov, Austin City Senior Planner, explained annexations and dis annexations On Commissioner Blank's motion and Commissioner Gonzalez's second, the ICRC unanimously approved and adopted moving Ordinance No. 20190131-013 and incorporating it into City Council District 2; moving Ordinance No. 20191003-068 and incorporating it into City Council District 1; moving Ordinance No. 20200730-006 and incorporating it into City Council District 2; moving Ordinance No. 20210325-073 and incorporating it into City Council District 2; moving Ordinance No. 20210603-083 and incorporating it into City Council District 2; moving Ordinance No. 20210902-055 and incorporating it into City Council District 1; moving Ordinance No. 20210930-118 and incorporating it into City Council District 6 and moving Ordinance No. 20211209-044 and incorporating it into City Council District 2. On Commissioner Blank's motion and Commissioner Schneider's second, the ICRC moved that ICRC remove Ordinance No. 890629-0 out of District 6." The motion was unanimously adopted after debate and amendment. Commissioner Hardin moved adoption of a substitution which, after debate and amendment, was adopted as follows: "Resolved: That the ICRC removed the Yaupon Terrace Subdivision from District 6 with Ordinance No. 890629-0." B. Discussion of Final …
COMMISSION ON VETERAN AFFAIRS WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 19, 2022, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM City of Austin Permitting & Development Center 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Dr, Room 1406 Austin, TX 78752 CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Manuel Jimenez (Chair) Sabino Renteria (3) Adrenne Mendoza (Vice) Vanessa Fuentes (2) Alfred Bingham – Natasha Harper-Madison (1) Maria Brown-Spence – Mayor Steve Adler Jose Carrasco – Greg Casar (4) Charles W. Cupp – Mackenzie Kelly (6) CALL TO ORDER CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL AGENDA Elisabeth Collura-Rosenberg – Kathie Tovo (9) Jason Denny – Ann Kitchen (5) Thomas Just – Paige Ellis (8) Kevin Lenau – Allison Alter (10) Pete Salazar – Leslie Pool (7) Speakers who register will be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. 1) APPROVAL OF MINUTES a) Discussion and possible action regarding approval of the minutes from the Commission on Veterans Affairs regular meeting on November 17, 2021. 2) OLD BUSINESS None 3) NEW BUSINESS a) Discussion and possible action regarding Commission Working Groups and the Commission’s 2021-22 goals. (Sponsors: Pete Salazar, Manuel Jimenez) i. Create and fund a Veterans Office ii. Identifying any veteran encampments and number of homeless veterans located in the City of Austin iii. Organize a task force to work with other commissions to organize a Veterans Festival b) Discussion and possible action on the recommendation to rename the Veterans Service Office to HRD USERRA program. (Sponsors: Pete Salazar, Manuel Jimenez) c) Discussion and possible action on a recommendation to correct or revert the park name “Veterans Pocket Park” to read “Veterans Park.” (Sponsors: Manuel Jimenez. Jason Denny) d) Presentation by Edwin Marty, Food Policy Manager, City of Austin Office of Sustainability, followed by discussion and possible action on the food planning process and emergency operations. (Sponsors: Manuel Jimenez, Pete Salazar) 4) STAFF UPDATES None FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS NOTE: Next meeting is Wednesday, February 16, 2022 ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans 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 Jonathan Babiak, Office of Civil Rights, at 512-974-3203 or jonathan.babiak@austintexas.gov for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Veterans Commission, please …
P a g e | 1 TRAVIS COUNTY TAX ASSESSOR-COLLECTOR AND VOTER REGISTRAR Voter Registration Division 5501 Airport Blvd., Austin 78751 512.854.9473 traviscountytax.org Date: December 7, 2021 From: Travis County Tax Office Voter Registration Division and the Travis County Clerk Elections Division Regarding: Election Precinct Boundaries Proposed Plan for 2022 Following redistricting at both the State and County level, Travis County Voter Registration undertook the task of realigning precinct boundaries. During this process, staff reviewed precinct sizes and dramatically reduced precincts that were near or exceeded the maximum size of 5,000 voters. During the process of realigning precincts, staff looked at the following as the boundary dividers: 1. Highways and Toll Roads 2. Expressways, Arterials, FM Roads 3. Neighborhood Collectors 4. Waterways—river, lake, creeks, watersheds 5. Railroads 6. Parcels—property lines 7. Parks, green belts Our goal was to bring neighborhoods back together when possible. Legislative boundaries didn’t allow us to be 100% successful, however, we were able to make modifications to legacy precinct boundaries that had split neighborhoods. We were able to reunite neighborhoods or communities of interest in many cases. A notice was mailed to both County Chairs, all election judges, and precinct chairs for both parties. In the case of the political party County Chairs, we hand delivered the notice and a copy of the backup. Additionally, the week prior to Thanksgiving, both County Chairs and key staff received email correspondence with our map link for them to share with precinct chairs for input. We consequently did receive communication back and were able in most cases to accommodate requests and/or suggestions. In some cases, we were unable to make the modifications due to legislative boundaries that do not allow us to cross over precinct lines. P a g e | 2 With new precincts created, the Division also looked at the precinct numbering system or the lack of one. With this opportunity, a system was developed in precinct numbering. This system creates communities of interest within the system. Stakeholders who will benefit with this new system are: 1. Elections Division—in planning and directing resources regionally 2. Precinct Chairs—organizing in their region 3. General Public—organized manner in which to identify where their precinct is located 4. Elected Officials and candidates—better planning in identifying precincts as they maneuver meetings in the county. The numbering system follows this rule—the County Courthouse is ground zero. From that point the first precinct in …
