SUBDIVISION REVIEW SHEET CASE NO.: C8-2018-0146.1A(VAC) COMMISSION DATE: December 7, 2021 SUBDIVISION NAME: Fort Dessau West Subdivision Partial Vacation ADDRESS: 1208 E. Howard Lane APPLICANT: Continental Homes of Texas, LLC AGENT: LandDev Consulting, LLC (Keith E. Parkan, P.E.) ZONING: SF-2-CO NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN: n/a AREA: 0.501 acres (21,840 sf) LOTS: 2 COUNTY: Travis DISTRICT: 7 WATERSHED: Harris Branch JURISDICTION: Full Purpose VARIANCES: none DEPARTMENT COMMENTS: The request is for the approval of the Fort Dessau West Subdivision partial subdivision vacation to remove two undeveloped lots from the recorded plat. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the partial subdivision vacation, the application meets City of Austin code requirements. CASE MANAGER: Cesar Zavala E-mail: cesar.zavala@austintexas.gov PHONE: 512-974-3404 ATTACHMENTS Exhibit A: Vicinity map Exhibit B: Exhibit of lots to be vacated Exhibit C: Recorded original plat 1 of 7B-18 Legend Street Labels Council District Zoning Text 0.5 0 0.24 0.5 Miles NAD_1983_StatePlane_Texas_Central_FIPS_4203_Feet Date Printed: This product is for informational purposes and may not have been prepared for or be suitable for legal, engineering, or surveying purposes. It does not represent an on-the-ground survey. This product has been produced by the City of Austin for the sole purpose of geographic reference. No warranty is made by the City of Austin regarding specific accuracy or completeness. 1: 15,110 Notes Case # C8-2018-0146.1A(VAC) Address: 1208 E. Howard Lane 2 of 7B-18 L A N C O N S U N D D E V L T I N G 50' SCALE: 1" = 50' 0 100' A L C O N N D D E V GN N I S U L T A K C O 0 5 L 49 B 51 52 3 5 4 5 5 5 6 5 E RIV K D C E B U L 9 2 8 2 6 2 27 23 4 2 25 8 1 7 1 57 8 5 59 K R A A 6 1 S / P O A 5 1 14 2 3 3 3 4 3 35 K 13 2 1 0 3 K 31 C 1 1 0 1 A 0 6 61 K 2 6 C O 3 6 L 64 5 6 6 6 B 67 8 4 47 6 4 45 4 4 2 2 21 0 2 9 1 E RIV E D S U A H U Z 7 3 6 3 35 40 L 9 3 …
MBE/WBE and Small Business Enterprise Procurement Program Advisory Committee Tuesday, December 7, 2021 at 5:30 p.m. Austin Energy HQ - 4815 Mueller Blvd, Austin, TX 78723 Eliza May, Chair (Renteria) Lena Banks (Harper-Madison) Shiller Liao (Tovo) Tina Cannon (Kitchen) AGENDA Members: Reginald Worlds, Vice Chair (Pool) Erica Douglass (Kelly) Ahmed Moledina (Alter) Talan Tyminski (Fuentes) Barbra Boeta (Adler) Daniel Berner (Ellis) Terry Mitchell (Casar) CALL TO ORDER CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 10 speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 2. NEW BUSINESS For discussion and possible action on recommendations to City Council (City Code § 2-1-163(B)) regarding the following: a. Discussion and appropriate action regarding updates on the status outcomes, issues, and discussions from and for the Inclusive Procurement Working Group. b. Discussion and appropriate action regarding information on the use of a Personal Net Worth (PNW) and the Economic Disadvantage definition; and development of a proposed resolution on the issue of PNW and the Economic Disadvantage definition in the MBE/WBE Procurement Program. (45 minutes) c. Discussion and appropriate action on a resolution on the issue of PNW and the Economic Disadvantaged definition in the MBE/WBE Procurement Program. 3. OLD BUSINESS For discussion and possible action on recommendations to City Council (City Code § 2-1-163(B)) regarding the following: a. Update on the Disparity Study with discussion and appropriate action. (5 minutes) 4. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS a. Corridor Program MBE/WBE Outreach Update (January) b. Alternative Delivery Selection Criteria (January) ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair access. If requiring Sign Language Interpreters or alternative formats, please give notice at least 2 days (48 hours) before the meeting date. Please contact Nakia James at (512) 974-9108 or nakia.james@austintexas.gov for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the MBE/WBE and Small Business Procurement Program Advisory Committee, contact Nakia James at (512) 974-9108 or nakia.james@austintexas.gov. Page 1 of 1
Versión en español a continuación. Executive Committee Meeting of the HIV Planning Council TUESDAY, December 7, 2021 Executive Committee Meeting to be held December 7, 2021, with Social Distancing Modifications Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers must register in advance (12/06/2021 by noon). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the December 7, 2021, HIV Planning Council Meeting, members of the public must: •Call or email the board liaison at (512) 972-5806 and Jaseudia.Killion@austintexas.gov no later than noon, (the day before the meeting). The information required is the speaker’s name, item number(s) they wish to speak on, whether they are for/against/neutral, and a telephone number or email address. •Once a request to speak has been called in or emailed to the board liaison, residents will receive either an email or phone call providing the telephone number to call on the day of the scheduled meeting. •Speakers must call in at least 15 minutes prior to meeting start in order to speak, late callers will not be accepted and will not be able to speak. •Speakers will be placed in a queue until their time to speak. •Handouts or other information may be emailed to Jaseudia.Killion@austintexas.gov by Noon the day before the scheduled meeting. This information will be provided to Board and Commission members in advance of the meeting. •If this meeting is broadcast live, residents may watch the meeting here: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch- atxn-live la junta en Reunión del Executive Committee Meeting of the HIV Planning Council TUESDAY, December 7, 2021 FECHA de la reunion (December 7, 2021) La junta se llevará con modificaciones de distanciamiento social Se permitirán comentarios públicos por teléfono; no se permitirá ninguna entrada en persona. Todos los oradores deben registrarse con anticipación (12/06/2021 antes del mediodía). Todos los comentarios públicos se producirán al comienzo de la reunión. Para hablar de forma remota en la reunión, los miembros del público deben: • Llame o envíe un correo electrónico al enlace de (512) 972-5806 and Jaseudia.Killion@austintexas.gov a más tardar al mediodía (el día antes de la reunión). La información requerida es el nombre del orador, los números de artículo sobre los que desean hablar, si están a favor / en contra / neutrales, y un número de teléfono o dirección de correo electrónico. • Una vez que se haya llamado o enviado …
ZONING & PLATTING COMMISSION AGENDA Tuesday, December 7, 2021 The Zoning and Platting Commission will convene at 6:00 PM on Tuesday, December 7, 2021 at Austin City Hall, Council Chambers, Room 1001 301 W. Second Street, Austin, TX. Some members of the Zoning and Platting Commission may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Cesar Acosta Nadia Barrera-Ramirez – Chair Timothy Bray Ann Denkler – Parliamentarian Betsy Greenberg David King – Secretary Jolene Kiolbassa – Vice-Chair Hank Smith Carrie Thompson Roy Woody Scott Boone 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 CITIZEN COMMUNICATION The first four (4) speakers signed up prior to the speaker registration deadline will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approval of minutes from November 16, 2021. 2. Approval of minutes from Special Called November 29, 2021. 3. Approval of minutes from Joint Special Called Meeting November 29, 2021. Attorney: Patricia Link 512-974-2173 Commission Liaison: Andrew Rivera, 512-974-6508 B. PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. Zoning: 2. Rezoning: Location: C14-2021-0168 - Texas Cat Doctor; District 6 13264 Pond Springs Road; Lake Creek Watershed Location: Owner/Applicant: Texas Cat Hospital, Inc. (Kim Percival) Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: HB Construction (Josh McKay) I-RR to GR Recommended Sherri Sirwaitis, 512-974-3057, sherri.sirwaitis@austintexas.gov Housing and Planning Department C14-2019-0166 - Parmer Business Park; District 1 13000, 13100 and 13106 1/2 Harris Ridge Boulevard; Harris Branch Watershed Owner/Applicant: Karlin McCallen Pass, LLC (Matthew Schwab) Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: Armbrust & Brown, PLLC (Richard T. Suttle) LI-PDA to LI-PDA, to change a condition of zoning Pending Sherri Sirwaitis, 512-974-3057, sherri.sirwaitis@austintexas.gov Housing and Planning Department Request by Staff and Applicant to January 18, 2022 C14-2016-124(RCT) - Parmer Business Park RCT; District 1 13000, 13100 and 13106 1/2 Harris Ridge Boulevard; Harris Branch Watershed Owner/Applicant: Karlin McCallen Pass, LLC (Matthew Schwab) Agent: Request: Armbrust & Brown, PLLC (Richard T. Suttle) The Applicant is requesting a termination of the restrictive covenant conditions for this property. Pending Sherri Sirwaitis, 512-974-3057, sherri.sirwaitis@austintexas.gov Housing and …
Zoning and Platting Commission 2022 Meeting Schedule Per City Code Title 2 § 2-1-43 (A), approved on November 2, 2021 Except as otherwise provided by commission action, the commission will meet per the adopted schedule. Tues. January 4 2022 @ Austin City Hall, 6PM Tues. July 5 2022@ Austin City Hall, 6PM Tues. January 18 2022@ Austin City Hall, 6PM Tues. July 19 2022@ Austin City Hall, 6PM Tues. February 1 2022@ Austin City Hall, 6PM Tues. August 2 2022@ Austin City Hall, 6PM Tues. February 15 2022@ Austin City Hall, 6PM Tues. August 16 2022@ Austin City Hall, 6PM Tues. March 1 2022@ Austin City Hall, 6PM Tues. September 6 2022@ Austin City Hall, 6PM Tues. March 29 2022@ Austin City Hall, 6PM Tues. September 20 2022@ Austin City Hall, 6PM Tues. April 5 2022@ Austin City Hall, 6PM Tues. October 4 2022@ Austin City Hall, 6PM Tues. April 19 2022@ Austin City Hall, 6PM Tues. October 18 2022@ Austin City Hall, 6PM Tues. May 3 2022@ Austin City Hall, 6PM Tues. November 1 2022@ Austin City Hall, 6PM Tues. May 17 2022@ Austin City Hall, 6PM Tues. November 15 2022@ Austin City Hall, 6PM Tues. June 7 2022@ Austin City Hall, 6PM Tues. December 6 2022@ Austin City Hall, 6PM Tues. June 21 2022@ Austin City Hall, 6PM Tues. December 20 2022@ Austin City Hall, 6PM
SUBDIVISION REVIEW SHEET CASE NO.: C8-2019-0124.0A COMMISSION DATE: December 7, 2021 SUBDIVISION NAME: Rayviva Price Tract ADDRESS: 7651 Delwau Lane APPLICANT: Everett C. Price, Jr. AGENT: Dunway (J. Segura) ZONING: SF-2 NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN: n/a AREA: 9.559 acres (416,390 sf) LOTS: 5 COUNTY: Travis DISTRICT: 1 WATERSHED: Boggy Creek JURISDICTION: Full Purpose VARIANCES: none DEPARTMENT COMMENTS: The request is for the approval of theRayviva Price Tract subdivision, the applicant proposes to resubdivide an existing lot and unplatted property into a 5 lot subdivision on 9.559 acres. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the subdivision case, the plat meets City of Austin code requirements. CASE MANAGER: Cesar Zavala E-mail: cesar.zavala@austintexas.gov PHONE: 512-974-3404 ATTACHMENTS Exhibit A: Vicinity map Exhibit B: Proposed plat 1 of 5B-15 Legend Council District Jurisdiction FULL PURPOSE LIMITED PURPOSE OTHER CITY LIMITS OTHER CITIES ETJ Jurisdiction FULL PURPOSE LIMITED PURPOSE OTHER CITY LIMITS OTHER CITIES ETJ Zoning Text EXTRATERRITORIAL JURISDICTION 2 MILE ETJ AGRICULTURAL AGREEMENT EXTRATERRITORIAL JURISDICTION 2 MILE ETJ AGRICULTURAL AGREEMENT 0.3 0 0.17 0.3 Miles NAD_1983_StatePlane_Texas_Central_FIPS_4203_Feet Date Printed: This product is for informational purposes and may not have been prepared for or be suitable for legal, engineering, or surveying purposes. It does not represent an on-the-ground survey. This product has been produced by the City of Austin for the sole purpose of geographic reference. No warranty is made by the City of Austin regarding specific accuracy or completeness. 1: 11,015 Notes Case # C8-2019-0124.0A Address: 7651 Dlewau Lane 2 of 5B-15 3 of 5B-15 4 of 5B-15 5 of 5B-15
SUBDIVISION REVIEW SHEET CASE NO.: C8-2020-0021.0A COMMISSION DATE: December 7, 2021 SUBDIVISION NAME: Fort Branch Subdivision ADDRESS: 5016 E. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. APPLICANT: East 13th Street LLC (Robert Penta) AGENT: Jerome Perales (Perales Land Development LLC) ZONING: SF-3-NP (single family residence) NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN: MLK-183 AREA: 2.9 acre (126,324 sf) LOTS: 8 COUNTY: Travis DISTRICT: 1 WATERSHED: Fort Branch JURISDICTION: Full Purpose VARIANCES: none DEPARTMENT COMMENTS: The request is for the approval of the Fort Branch Subdivision comprised of 8 lots on 2. 9 acres (126,324 sf). Staff recommends approval of the plat, subject to the conditions listed in the attached comment report. After the conditions are met, the plat will comply with LDC 25-4-84(B). The conditions include completing a restrictive covenant, clarification of rain garden design, verify Drainage Criterial Manual requirements, adding a plat note, payment of parkland fees, and posting fiscal. These are administrative actions that require no discretionary review. An application that has been approved with conditions may be updated to address those conditions until the application expires and the plat does not need to be heard before the Commission again. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the plat, subject to the conditions listed in the comment report dated December 2, 2021, and attached as Exhibit C. CASE MANAGER: Cesar Zavala E-mail: cesar.zavala@austintexas.gov PHONE: 512-974-3404 ATTACHMENTS Exhibit A: Vicinity map Exhibit B: Proposed plat Exhibit C: Comment report dated December 2, 2021 Legend Street Labels Jurisdiction FULL PURPOSE LIMITED PURPOSE OTHER CITY LIMITS OTHER CITIES ETJ Jurisdiction FULL PURPOSE LIMITED PURPOSE EXTRATERRITORIAL JURISDICTION 2 MILE ETJ AGRICULTURAL AGREEMENT EXTRATERRITORIAL JURISDICTION 2 MILE ETJ AGRICULTURAL AGREEMENT OTHER CITY LIMITS OTHER CITIES ETJ 0.3 0 0.14 0.3 Miles NAD_1983_StatePlane_Texas_Central_FIPS_4203_Feet Date Printed: This product is for informational purposes and may not have been prepared for or be suitable for legal, engineering, or surveying purposes. It does not represent an on-the-ground survey. This product has been produced by the City of Austin for the sole purpose of geographic reference. No warranty is made by the City of Austin regarding specific accuracy or completeness. 1: 8,785 Notes SUBDIVISION NAME: Fort Branch Subdivision ADDRESS: 5016 E. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. LEGEND 1/2" ROD FOUND 1/2" ROD SET M MAG NAIL FOUND CALCULATED POINT ETE SSE WWE P.O.B. ELECTRIC DISTRIBUTION/TELECOM. ESMT SANITARY SEWER ESMT WATER/WASTEWATER ESMT POINT OF BEGINNING SIDEWALK DRAINAGE ESMT HEREBY DEDICATED BEARING BASIS: BEARINGS ARE GRID NORTH BASED ON …
MBE/WBE and Small Business Enterprise Procurement Program Advisory Committee Tuesday, December 7, 2021 at 5:30 p.m. Austin Energy HQ - 4815 Mueller Blvd, Austin, TX 78723 REVISED AGENDA Members: Reginald Worlds, Vice Chair (Pool) Erica Douglass (Kelly) Ahmed Moledina (Alter) Talan Tyminski (Fuentes) Barbra Boeta (Adler) Daniel Berner (Ellis) Terry Mitchell (Casar) Eliza May, Chair (Renteria) Lena Banks (Harper-Madison) Shiller Liao (Tovo) Tina Cannon (Kitchen) CALL TO ORDER 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 10 speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. 2. NEW BUSINESS For discussion and possible action on recommendations to City Council (City Code § 2-1-163(B)) regarding the following: a. Discussion and appropriate action regarding updates on the status outcomes, issues, and discussions from and for the Inclusive Procurement Working Group. (45 Minutes) b. Discussion and appropriate action regarding information on the use of a Personal Net Worth (PNW) and the Economic Disadvantage definition; and development of a proposed resolution on the issue of PNW and the Economic Disadvantage definition in the MBE/WBE Procurement Program. (3 Hours) c. Discussion and appropriate action on a resolution on the issue of PNW and the Economic Disadvantaged definition in the MBE/WBE Procurement Program. (45 Minutes) 3. OLD BUSINESS For discussion and possible action on recommendations to City Council (City Code § 2-1-163(B)) regarding the following: a. Update on the Disparity Study with discussion and appropriate action. (5 minutes) 4. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS a. Corridor Program MBE/WBE Outreach Update (January) b. Alternative Delivery Selection Criteria (January) ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair access. If requiring Sign Language Interpreters or alternative formats, please give notice at least 2 days (48 hours) before the meeting date. Please contact Nakia James at (512) 974-9108 or nakia.james@austintexas.gov for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the MBE/WBE and Small Business Procurement Program Advisory Committee, contact Nakia James at (512) 974-9108 or nakia.james@austintexas.gov. Page 1 of 1
From: To: Subject: Date: Rhoades, Wendy 3101 W. William Cannon Drive Project CASE: C14-2021-0161 Sunday, December 5, 2021 10:42:17 AM *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** Dear Ms. Rhoades, Thank you for this opportunity. I strongly oppose the rezoning of this urban forest property contiguous with Stephenson Nature Preserve to high density unaffordable housing. The real estate developer proposes to destroy a rich urban forest and nature preserve negatively impacting a wildlife population that includes gray foxes, rabbits and deer. This property is the sole wildlife bridge and a posted wildlife crossing for an extended urban green belt and the only access to Stephenson Nature Preserve. The Ranch Road right-of-way is the only access to the hiking trails of Stephenson Nature Preserve for local citizens and will be eliminated. Tens of thousands of oxygen generating carbon dioxide absorbing trees and vegetation will be destroyed and replaced with with hundreds of automobiles and trucks degrading air quality and exacerbating already dense and often life threatening traffic along West William Cannon which is already effectively off-limits to bicycle traffic. This month alone one of our female gray foxes and a young deer were killed. Last week a speeding pickup truck drove across the sidewalk and into a home. This property owner has been a terrible neighbor allowing illegal dumping, trash, shopping cart accumulations and public sidewalks to become overgrown and impassable. Clean-up has been largely left to the local citizens. I have personally arranged four shopping cart returns to HEB and picked up many bags of garbage on this property. The property owner continues to demonstrate indifference and contempt for the neighborhood. This property was originally part of black owned land farmed as part of Kincheonville supplying food for Tillotson College. In 1928 The City of Austin denied these black and hispanic land owners access to water, electricity and education forcing them into East Austin “negrotown.” The property contains remnants of stone walls and a remarkably preserved well. Historic or archeologic survey should be required before any further zoning considerations. Please don’t rezone this forest for destruction and profit of a wealthy developer at the expense of the community. Such rezoning would result in worsening air quality, traffic safety, public access to the nature preserve and urban wildlife diversity & safety. Respectfully, Rick Davis 3014 West William Cannon Dr. 415-298-1967 CAUTION: This email was received at the City of Austin, from …
Zoning & Platting Commission Case: C14H-2021-0164 Dec 7 2502 Park View Dr Joseph Reynolds 2611 West 49th Member Allandale Zoning Committee Commissioners, I am writing for myself – I support full historic recognition and designation for 2502 Park View. 2502 Park View was one of the experimental houses in The Air Conditioned Village, used to determine how residences could/should be air-conditioned. The experiment was to try various ways to install air conditioning, to try different A/C designs, to study how to move the cold air, how to preserve the cool during summer heat, to determine what life effects it would have, to measure the electricity used to cool the houses - A/C was a change that resulted in housing booms in hot climate. It made business in the South attractive. The Air Conditioned Village was a joint project of the National Association of Homebuilders, and the University of Texas. It was similar to SEMATECH the semiconductor consortium that Admiral Inman initiated here in Austin in 1987, but without the government funding. Various potential competitors could work on common problems, to advance technology, avoiding concerns of improper collusion. In 1950s major population centers were in the North. There, houses have basements because the foundation must be deep, below the freeze line. Furnaces were put in the basement, and in some of them ducts in the basement directed the hot air to the various rooms; some sent heat via steam pipes to the various rooms for radiators. Also, in the North, attics are extra rooms, where odd stuff is stored. In the South, attics are ovens. In the South freezing ground isn’t a problem, so houses have slab foundations or short piers. The AC Village would ‘investigate’ various ways to place equipment, investigate how to move heat, to determine what redesign would improve that. It was to show the practicality of air-conditioned living. In 1950, air conditioners used ammonia as the chemical to move heat from the cooling evaporator to the condenser. Liquid ammonia expands and vaporizes as it is released into cooling coils. The heat of vaporization required to change from liquid stage to vapor is taken from the coils and the air that blows over them; they become cool. The ammonia, now a gas is sucked out to a compressor, where during compression, the same amount of heat is released to coils making them hot. When they are cooled, the …
Allen, Amber From: Sent: To: Kevin Smith Sunday, August 22, 2021 12:03 PM PAZ Preservation *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** Commissioners and City Staff, As we are back in COVID‐19 Stage 5 restrictions, the volunteers and I did not feel it was prudent to potentially risk exposure by collecting signatures opposing the demolition of 2502 Park View Dr in person. Instead, like a lot of other things during the pandemic we turned to digital solution. We created a change.org petition, to help safely gather signatures. We also asked for the signatures of the petition to include their zip code so we have an idea of where the support for saving this potential local landmark with national significance. An added benefit of collecting signatures in this manner is it dove‐tails nicely with one of Local Landmark Criteria‐ Community Value. From the over 450 signatures of the petition, Thank you for your time and consideration. Kevin Attachments (2) CAUTION: This email was received at the City of Austin, from an EXTERNAL source. Please use caution when clicking links or opening attachments. If you believe this to be a malicious and/or phishing email, please forward this email to cybersecurity@austintexas.gov. 1 Name Carolyn Croom City Austin Megan Jones-Smith Austin 78756 US 78757-2103 US TX TX State Postal Code Country Commented Date 8/18/2021 8/18/2021 Comment "I live a few blocks away, at the same zip code as this wonderful home, 78757!" "We are already losing too much of Austin’s history in the push to develop and grow." Joe Reynolds Austin TX 78731 US 8/18/2021 "The houses of Air Conditioned Village are iconic artifacts of an important study, how to effectively include air-conditioning in single family homes. At the time of the study, air conditioning was limited to large places, like department stores, or movie theaters. Freon? Ammonia was the fluid used. Water cooling towers were needed to condense and recycle the refrigerant. How best to dispense the cool air around the house? How to insulate? There were many architecture and engineering issues. After the experiment more modern systems were designed, no more water towers; costs fell, soon A/C could fit into a window. The southern climate was conquered and life there changed.The houses are the equivalent of 1800s steam locomotives, or early 1900s airplanes, or 1958 transistors. They deserve national recognition and publicity." "This was a time in our country when hope and …
Historic Designation Supports Affordable Housing Case C14H-2021-0164 2502 Park View Joe Reynolds 2611 West 49th St Member Allandale Zoning Committee Most Austin residents need ‘affordable’ housing. The median price is too Historic designation reduces bidding by foreign and corporate buyers when Commissioners, I am writing for myself. I’m addressing the false idea that making something ‘Historic’ makes it more expensive. Importance of Affordable Housing high. This means that both monthly rental and monthly mortgage payments consume too much of family income. The median price numbers are skewed by new construction, so one approach is to preserve older places as livable space. The older units reflect the building patterns of yesteryear. Most are small single family houses developed at the end of World War II when the veterans got housing benefits. (I will relate my personal story at the end. When I was 3yrs old, my family of 7 moved into a 700sqft house in a housing project on the West City Limit of Dallas.) Impact of Historic Designation Historic designation is an impediment to scraping a perfectly good, affordable, house into dumpsters and the landfill. A Historic house may have some limits on any changes to its’ ‘street appearance’, but it remains viable as a residence and be maintainable. It’s a great place for kids and pets. the house is for sale. They want a clear path to getting the most money quickly. They bid up prices, preventing individuals and families from having access to the lower price of existing housing. Historic designation deters even local serial demolishers, who force individuals and families out of the market. They want to build new and big. But, any new place is much more expensive than older existing residences. Pflugerville Palaces are $$$$. If Historic Zoning is denied, 2502 Park View will not remain affordable. Importance of Preserving Culture into the future. Without the heritage each youngster and family must rediscover for themselves ways to approach social and personal problems. Without the cultural surrounding, key community institutions, like churches and social clubs, will fail. Then neighbor-neighbor support fails too. Impact of New Development Destructive I was very active during the ICRC redistricting of Council Districts. I went to most of the meetings. The loss of traditional ‘place’ was evident in the new Census data. The racial change of the residents is complete and was precipitous. Areas formerly supporting racial opportunity voting were no …
Project Connect Update Blue Line Bridge December 2021 Project Components 2 INTEGRATED PROGRAM DELIVERY PARTNERSHIP Utilities Relocations Permitting Right of Way 3 3 Blue Line – Corridor Overview Note: Station locations and names subject to change Blue Line Project – Corridor Overview 4 ORANGE & BLUE LINE – KEY MILESTONES (2021 – 2022) April 2021 Summer 2021 Spring 2022 Spring – Summer 2022 National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) Notice of Intent Complete 15% Design Enter FTA Project Development Summer 2022 Winter 2022 Initial FTA Rating Complete 30% Design and Cost Estimate Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS), Draft 30% Design and Cost Estimates 2023 ‐ Beyond End of EIS and 30% Design Comment Phase Final EIS (FEIS) Complete FTA NEPA Record of Decision (ROD) 5 Blue Line Bridge Rail (underground) Rainey/MACC Station platform (underground) Rail Portal Rainey/MACC Station Entrances Lady Bird Lake Bridge Rail / Ped / Bike Waterfront Station Rail (at‐grade) 6 Key Rail Connections: • South Shore: Above‐ground station (“Waterfront”) • North Shore: underground station (“Rainey/MACC””) Bridge modes: 1. Light rail (Blue Line) – electric vehicles 2. Cyclists 3. Pedestrians Other considerations: • Connections to Butler Hike and Bike Trail and Waterloo Greenway • Waller Creek Tunnel outfall structure • Waller Creek Boathouse impacts Blue Line Bridge: Connections 10 minutes 5 minutes 2 minutes Pedestrian Connections Walking time across the bridge: <5 minutes • Within 2 minutes walking distance from bridge: Rainey/MACC & Waterfront Station Entrances South Central Waterfront • Waterloo Greenway Trails Butler Hike/Bike Trail • Within 5 minutes walking distance from bridge: • • • • • • • • • • • • • ESB‐MACC Rainey Street District Convention Center Palm School Long Center Auditorium Shores Sanchez Elementary School City Hall Downtown Jobs and Retail 6th Street & Congress Avenue • Within 10 minutes walking distance from bridge: 10 minutes 5 minutes 2 minutes 7 Blue Line Bridge: Landscape Waterfront Station Waterloo Greenway 8 Context: Waterloo Greenway and Pontoon Bridge* *included in Council Approved Waller Creek Design Plan 9 Opportunity • In addition to being an important mobility corridor connecting north and south Austin, this new bridge can be a community connector ‐ an inclusive PLACE serving the community broadly. • A rare chance to create a new symbol for our community and our community’s values. 10 History: Lady Bird Lake Downtown Austin Flood (1935) Congress & Drake Bridges (1981) Town Lake Hike & Bike Trail …
Toward equitable, sustainable regional transportation planning for the Austin region City of Austin Urban Transportation Commission Jay Blazek Crossley, Farm&City, December 7, 2021 A 501(c)(3) charitable nonprofit dedicated to high quality urban & rural human habitat in Texas in perpetuity. Average Housing + Transportation Costs as a Percent of Regional Typical income Vehicle Miles Traveled The three Austins HT%AMI VMT/Cap Urban 45% 7,078 Sub-urban 52% 8,279 Rural 55% 8,842 1.15 million Suburban and rural residents 0.87 million Urban Residents 3.22 mil suburban and rural residents 1.45 mil Urban residents 2.65 million Suburban and rural residents 2.02 million Urban Residents 2.03 million Suburban and rural residents 2.64 million Urban Residents 2045 Evening Peak Volume Changes TxDOT Alternatives Legend 25% or more 15% to 25% 5% to 15% -5% to 5% -5% to -15% -15% to -25% -25% or more TxDOT Alternatives Volume increases on I-35 but decreases on city streets. Reconnect Austin Reduces entrance/exit ramps through downtown pushing traffic to city streets primarily in east Austin. Rethink35 Converts I-35 to a boulevard and pushes traffic to city streets primarily in east Austin. RED Volume increases GREY BLUE Volume decreases Links with low volume (less than 100 trips) and small changes Texas A&M Transportation Institute analysis of I-35 for TxDOT Austin • In June, Farm&City worked with TTI to supply them with meaningful alternative growth scenarios in their analysis of I-35. • TTI told us in a meeting with TxDOT staff on August 10th that they did run the travel demand models with the different scenarios. • The report released by TxDOT on August 10th does not include this work and does not provide any meaningful data to be able to critique the traffic maps. • I have asked TxDOT and TTI for the full report and have not received any response. From “Supporting Performance-Based Planning and Programming through Scenario Planning,” US Department of Transportation, Federal Highway Administration 2.03 million Suburban and rural residents 2.64 million Urban Residents A 501(c)(3) charitable nonprofit dedicated to high quality urban & rural human habitat in Texas in perpetuity. jay@farmandcity.org
Project Connect Update Blue Line Bridge December 2021 Project Components 2 INTEGRATED PROGRAM DELIVERY PARTNERSHIP Orange Line Blue Line Tunnel Green Line – Phase 1 Facilities MetroRapid MetroExpress Neighborhood Circulators Customer Tech Red Line – Phase 1 Permitting Right of Way Coordination Utility Design and Coordination Active Transportation and Traffic Coordination Anti-Displacement Investments 3 3 Blue Line – Corridor Overview Note: Station locations and names subject to change Blue Line Project – Corridor Overview 4 ORANGE & BLUE LINE – KEY MILESTONES (2021 – 2022) April 2021 Summer 2021 Spring 2022 Spring – Summer 2022 National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) Notice of Intent Complete 15% Design Enter FTA Project Development Summer 2022 Winter 2022 Initial FTA Rating Complete 30% Design and Cost Estimate Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS), Draft 30% Design and Cost Estimates 2023 - Beyond End of EIS and 30% Design Comment Phase Final EIS (FEIS) Complete FTA NEPA Record of Decision (ROD) 5 Blue Line Bridge Rail (underground) Rainey/MACC Station platform (underground) Rail Portal Rainey/MACC Station Entrances Lady Bird Lake Bridge Rail / Ped / Bike Waterfront Station Rail (at-grade) 6 Key Rail Connections: • South Shore: Above-ground station (“Waterfront”) • North Shore: underground station (“Rainey/MACC””) Bridge modes: 1. Light rail (Blue Line) – electric vehicles 2. Cyclists 3. Pedestrians Other considerations: • Connections to Butler Hike and Bike Trail and Waterloo Greenway • Waller Creek Tunnel outfall structure • Waller Creek Boathouse impacts Blue Line Bridge: Connections 10 minutes 5 minutes 2 minutes Pedestrian Connections Walking time across the bridge: <5 minutes • Within 2 minutes walking distance from bridge: Rainey/MACC & Waterfront Station Entrances South Central Waterfront • Waterloo Greenway Trails Butler Hike/Bike Trail • Within 5 minutes walking distance from bridge: • • • • • • • • • • • • • ESB-MACC Rainey Street District Convention Center Palm School Long Center Auditorium Shores Sanchez Elementary School City Hall Downtown Jobs and Retail 6th Street & Congress Avenue • Within 10 minutes walking distance from bridge: 10 minutes 5 minutes 2 minutes 7 Blue Line Bridge: Landscape Waterfront Station Waterloo Greenway 8 Context: Waterloo Greenway and Pontoon Bridge* *included in Council Approved Waller Creek Design Plan 9 Opportunity • In addition to being an important mobility corridor connecting north and south Austin, this new bridge can be a community connector - an inclusive PLACE serving the community broadly. • A rare chance …
Begin forwarded message: Begin forwarded message: From: Samuel Franco Date: October 21, 2021 at 2:43:05 PM CDT To: Jocelyn.Vokes@atptx.org, "Nirenberg, Jackie" <Jackie.Nirenberg@capmetro.org> Cc: info@austintransitpartnership.org, bc-mario.champion@austintexas.gov Subject: Additional comments on new Blue Line Light Rail Bridge Design Austin Transit Partnership Staff, My name is Samuel Franco, and I am a resident of Austin City Council - District 3. I hold both a BS and MS in Civil Engineering and have been an infrastructure professional for more than a decade. I strive to make my community a better place in my free time by staying active in local politics and community issues. I serve as the Chair of the South Central Waterfront Advisory Board and sit on both the Design Commission and Urban Transporation Commission for the City of Austin. Thank you very much for the excellent discussion on Tuesday, October 12 at the "Community Design Workshop : Lady Bird Lake Bridge" and for the opportunity to provide input into the design for the new transit bridge over our beloved Lady Bird Lake. This email recaps my comments at that public input meeting and further expands on my thoughts. I believe it is not equitable to build the only new north and south connection in our congestion-laden city, west of the historical divide that is Interstate 35, and only put historically more expensive rail on that bridge. This new connection over the lake, as currently envisioned by Austin Transit Partnership (ATP) staff, would not adequately or equitably serve the northeast, southeast, or southwest Austin residents. With the first two geographic areas mentioned lying within the majority-minority council districts that have been and are still predominantly people of color, I find the lack of bus access over this bridge to be very disheartening. While the light rail, as currently envisioned, will travel quickly across the river on a dedicated bridge, those that can not ride the light rail are relegated to being stuck in Austin's horrific traffic jams to wave at the people in cars alongside them. Further, in this phase of implementation, the light rail system only has one east and west route. While I am sure it is well-intentioned, this footprint does not serve the majority of the historically underrepresented parts of our city. While the new light rail system goes north to south, for the most part, our east Austin residents are resigned to "expanded" and hopefully better bus connections. …
EDUCATIONAL IMPACT STATEMENT Prepared for the City of Austin Austin Independent School District PROJECT NAME: ADDRESS/LOCATION: 3101 William Cannon Drive CASE #: C14-2021-0161 NEW SINGLE FAMILY NEW MULTIFAMILY DEMOLITION OF MULTIFAMILY TAX CREDIT 0.01 Middle School: High School: 0.023 High School: Middle School: STUDENTS PER UNIT ASSUMPTION Elementary School: STUDENTS PER UNIT ASSUMPTION Elementary School: 0.026 # SF UNITS: # MF UNITS: 300 IMPACT ON SCHOOLS The student yield factor of 0.059 (across all grade levels) for apartment homes was used to determine the number of projected students. This was determined by the district’s demographer by looking at similar projects in the area. The proposed 300-unit multifamily development is projected to add approximately 18 students across all grade levels to the projected student population. It is estimated that of the 18 students, 8 will be assigned to Sunset Valley Elementary School 3 to Covington Middle School, and 7 to Crockett Early College High School. The percent of permanent capacity by enrollment for School Year 2025-26, including the additional students projected with this development, would be within the utilization target range of 85-110% at Sunset Valley ES (106%), and below the target range at Covington MS (60%), and Crockett ECHS (75%). The projected additional students at Covington MS and Crockett ECHS would not offset the anticipated decline in student enrollment. TRANSPORTATION IMPACT Students attending Sunset Valley ES and Crockett ECHS will qualify for transportation, however, there will be no impact. Students at Covington MS will not qualify for transportation unless a hazardous route condition is identified. SAFETY IMPACT There are not any identified safety impacts at this time. Date Prepared: 12.07.2021 Executive Director: [1] EDUCATIONAL IMPACT STATEMENT Prepared for the City of Austin Austin Independent School District Sunset Valley DATA ANALYSIS WORKSHEET ELEMENTARY SCHOOL: ADDRESS: 3000 Jones Road POPULATION (without mobility rate) ELEMENTARY SCHOOL STUDENTS 2020-21 Population Number 358 64% % of Permanent Capacity ENROLLMENT (with mobility rate) ELEMENTARY SCHOOL STUDENTS 2020-21 Enrollment Number % of Permanent Capacity 487 87% MIDDLE SCHOOL: Covington ADDRESS: 3700 Convict Hill Road POPULATION (without mobility rate) MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS 2020-21 Population Number 793 70% % of Permanent Capacity ENROLLMENT (with mobility rate) MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS 2020-21 Enrollment Number % of Permanent Capacity 795 71% PERMANENT CAPACITY: MOBILITY RATE: +36.0% 561 5- Year Projected Population (without proposed development) 5-Year Projected Population (with proposed development) 5- Year Projected Enrollment (without proposed development) 5-Year Projected Enrollment (with proposed …
