PEASE DISTRICT PARK: KINGSBURY COMMONS AUSTIN, TEXAS ANNUAL PROGRAMMING PLAN Prepared By: Pease Park Conservancy 1609 Shoal Creek Blvd Suite 305 Austin, TX 78701 NOVEMBER 2021 1 CONTENTS 1.0 INTRODUCTION 1.1 BACKGROUND 1.2 ALIGNMENT 1.3 COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT 1.4 PUBLIC BENEFIT 2.0 OPERATIONS AND PROGRAMMING 2.1 KINGSBURY COMMONS TEAM 2.2 KINGSBURY COMMONS AMENITIES & EVENTS 2.2.1 RESPONSIBLE PARTY FOR MAINTENANCE 2.2.2 CONSERVANCY PROGRAMS & COMMUNITY EVENTS 2.2.3 CLOSURES & RESERVATION OVERVIEW 2.2.4 RESERVATION FEES BY VENUE/AMENITY 2.2.5 EVENT PLANNING GUIDE 2 1.0 INTRODUCTION 1.1 BACKGROUND Kingsbury Commons (“the Park”) is an approximately 7-acre parcel in the southern end of Pease District Park, an 84-acre public park owned by the City of Austin (“the City”). Pease District Park is bounded roughly by Lamar Boulevard, Kingsbury Street, Windsor Road, Parkway Street and West 24th Street. Figure 1. Site Boundary Map The Park is located adjacent to residential neighborhoods and serves as an important community asset. In 2014, Pease Park Conservancy, in partnership with the City of Austin, developed the Pease Park Vision Plan, an award- winning document that was unanimously approved by the Austin City Council. The Pease Park Vision Plan is meant to guide the Conservancy and its partners in the revitalization of the park’s entire 84-acres. In March of 2020, Pease Park Conservancy broke ground on the first phase of implementation of that plan at Kingsbury Commons. This 7-acre, $10M privately funded capital improvement project is meant to create a world-class public green space at the southern end of this 145 year old park for all to enjoy. Pease Park is designated as a district park, and it is meant to serve all residents within a two-mile radius. The redesign is intended to create a landscape that reflects the needs of these residents. It provides a space that is safe, welcoming and accessible to all Austinites, and it opens up opportunities for medium to larger community events, as well as myriad programming opportunities, from exercise to education. The plantings and restored landscapes provide ample shade and better site stormwater management. The expansive lawn area allows existing park programs to continue and offers flexibility for more community programming events and activities; the newly designed play area and recreational facilities can accommodate the needs of children of all ages; and the addition of a park facility building supports the day-to-day operations and provides restroom facilities for park users. Currently, the Austin Parks and …
PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD DIRECTOR’S REPORT DATE: November 2021 COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT EVENTS: Colony Park District Park Aquatic Facility: Open house-style community meetings were held on November 17 and 18 in-person following COVID-19 protocols. Attendees were able to review and comment on the progress of the new aquatic facility design since the last community meeting on June 30. Project funding is provided through 2018 Proposition C Park Bonds. An access link is posted on the project’s webpage: http://www.austintexas.gov/department/colony-park-aquatic-facility. District 1 Concept rendering, Colony Park District Park Aquatic Facility Zilker Metropolitan Park Vision Plan: As follow-up to Community Meeting #3 (October 19) which provided an overview of planning alternatives being explored, the Parks and Recreation Department (PARD) and the consultant team seek community input via online survey #4. To accompany the survey, planning concepts have been incorporated into an interactive map. This feedback will help establish the design options that are presented in Community Meeting #4. PARD also continues to host a second series of “pop-up" opportunities in every district through the end of the month. Recent events were held at the Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center, North Village Branch Library, H Mart, Circle C Ranch Metropolitan Park, Manchaca Road Branch Library, Austin Country Flea Market, the Old Quarry Branch Library and the South Austin Recreation Center. A pop-up occurred at the Zilker Holiday Tree event (11/27). A second series of thematic small group discussions is outlined for December and January and will focus on gathering input from diverse perspectives through focused conversations. Direct invitations will be sent to stakeholders, particularly underrepresented groups from traditionally underserved and marginalized communities. The meetings will focus on the following themes: • • • • Environment, Sustainability, Conservation Mobility, Transportation, Accessibility Businesses and Events in and near Zilker Education 1 Historical Preservation and Culture Equity and Inclusion. • • Additional information including community survey #4 and interactive map may be found on the project website: https://www.austintexas.gov/ZilkerVision. Districts 5 and 8 Hancock Golf Course Virtual Community Meeting: On December 2 at 6:00 p.m., PARD will present a summary of the summer's survey results as well as a 2021 year-end fiscal report. The meeting will also discuss near-future plans for the golf course. Zoom Registration and project website: https://www.austintexas.gov/department/hancock-golf-course-planning. District 9 PLANNING UPDATES: 305 S. Congress “Statesman” Planned Unit Development Amendment (PUD): PARD staff worked with the applicant on items where the PUD had not been …
URBAN RENEWAL BOARD SPECIAL CALLED MEETING November 30, 2021 AT 6:30 PM 1000 East 11th Street, Room 400A CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Manuel Escobar, Chair Darrell W. Pierce, Vice Chair Danielle Skidmore Amit Motwani PURPOSE: The Board of Commissioners primary responsibility 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. Nathaniel Bradford Jacqueline Watson Kobla Tetey to oversee is AGENDA CALL TO ORDER CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Speakers who register to speak no later than noon the day before the meeting will be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding agenda items and items not posted on the agenda. 1. OLD BUSINESS a. Presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding Memorandum of Understanding and Interlocal Agreement Addendum with AEDC related to the property disposition of Urban Renewal Agency owned property (1100 E 11th St and 920 E 11th St). FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair access. If requiring Sign Language Interpreters or alternative formats, please give notice at least 2 days (48 hours) before the meeting date. Please call Laura Keating at Housing and Planning Department, at (512-974-3458 or laura.keating@austintexas.gov), for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Urban Renewal Board, please contact Laura Keating at (512-974-3458 or laura.keating@austintexas.gov).
CITY OF AUSTIN PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT Zilker Park Multi-Modal Improvements November 30, 2021 CONNECTING YOU ALL AROUND AUSTIN Current Situation: Barton Springs Road No sidewalk. No pedestrian entry. Bike lane with flexible posts. City of Austin | Public Works Department 2 Current Situation: Stratford Drive No sidewalk on either side of the road. Dangerous curve, high numbers of cars City of Austin | Public Works Department 3 Current Situation: Bus Stops Three bus stops on Barton Springs Road are simply sign poles in the ground City of Austin | Public Works Department 4 Current Situation: Bus Stops Westbound stop across from William Barton Dr. City of Austin | Public Works Department 5 Proposed Improvements: Shared-Use Path A shared-use path is an extra-wide sidewalk that can accommodate pedestrians, wheelchairs, bikes, strollers, etc. City of Austin | Public Works Department 6 Proposed Improvements: Bus Stops • Concrete landing pad with connection to shared use path or sidewalk (depending on location) • Bench • Trash can • Sign City of Austin | Public Works Department 7 Project Partners • Public Works, Sidewalk Program • Quarter Cent Program (District 8) • Parks and Recreation Department • Austin Transportation Department, Bikeways • Cap Metro 8 Questions Shelley Kilday Program Consultant, Public Works Department 9 Project Area Map 10 Butler Landfill Maintenance Parks and Recreation Board Reynaldo Hernandez, PLA, Project Manager, Parks and Recreation Department Christine Chute Canul, Program Manager, Parks and Recreation Department November 30, 2021 1 Butler Landfill Site Boundary of Landfill 2 Butler Landfill Maintenance Area Revegetation Area 3 Acres Gravel Area 5 Acres Boundary of Landfill 8 ACRES 3 Existing Conditions Condition of gravel area Ruts and evidence of ponding on non vegetated area of landfill cap 4 Purpose of Required Maintenance Comply with requirements to protect existing landfill cap o maintain gravel area to address drainage and surface flow issues to prevent water infiltration o revegetate and protect the landfill cap in non gravel areas o install irrigation system in the revegetated areas o designate a strengthened circulation route within the revegetated area o monitor access by installing fencing and gates 5 Proposed Maintenance 3 Acres 5 Acres 6 Proposed Maintenance • Maintain existing gravel cover over cap, improve drainage by removing ponding areas and creating positive flow off the cap, approximately 5 acres • Add split rail fence along Stratford Drive with gates to control access to the site • …
WINSTEAD Draft 9.16.21 ADDENDUM NO. 4 EAST 11TH AND 12TH STREET NEIGHBORHOOD URBAN RENEWAL PROJECT This Addendum No. 4 (this "Addendum") pertains to the East 11th Street and 12th Street Neighborhood Urban Renewal Project and related services (the "Project") and is entered into between the City of Austin, Texas (the "City") and the Austin Economic Development Corporation (the "AEDC"), effective [Month] [Day], 2021, pursuant to the Interlocal Cooperation Agreement entered into by and among the AEDC, the City and the Austin Industrial Development Corporation June 10th, 2021 (the "Interlocal Agreement"). The City and the AEDC may be referred to individually as a Party or collectively as the Parties. Terms not otherwise defined have the meanings ascribed to them in the Interlocal Agreement. 1. Background On October 1, 2019, the City entered into an "Agreement Concerning Implementation of East 11th and 12th Streets Urban Renewal Plan" (as amended, the "URA Agreement") with the Urban Renewal Agency of the City of Austin, a Texas urban renewal agency (the "URA"). The URA Agreement discusses the coordination and implementation of the East 11th and 12th Streets Urban Renewal Plan prepared by the URA and approved by the City pursuant to Chapter 374 of the Texas Local Government Code (the "UR Plan"). As a component of the UR Plan, the City transferred two parcels of land within the redevelopment area known as Block 16 and Block 18, totaling approximately 2.05 acres, as more fully described in Exhibit A attached hereto (the "Land"), and the URA has agreed to undertake the redevelopment of the Land in a manner that supports the goals of the UR Plan. In January 2019, the URA received public input and began identifying development priorities for the Land. These priorities included (i) project creativity and need, (ii) additional affordable housing, (iii) community parking, (iv) incorporation of the African American Cultural & Heritage Facility or the Historic Victory Grill, (v) minority and women owned business, (vi) green building, and (vii) other public benefits (the "Development Priorities"). The AEDC and the URA have recommended that the redevelopment of the Land be achieved through a long-term master lease, ground lease, or public-private partnership transaction to be agreed upon pursuant to a competitive solicitation process. This process is most likely to result in the highest and best use of the Land as modified by the Development Priorities and the priorities set forth in the UR Plan. …
WINSTEAD Draft 10.5.21 AEDC Draft 11.8.21 MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING This MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING (this "MOU") ”), dated as of [signing date], 2021 and made effective as of the date this MOU is approved by City Council (the “Effective Date”), by and between THE AUSTIN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION, a Texas local government corporation (the "AEDC"), and THE URBAN RENEWAL AGENCY OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN, a Texas urban renewal agency (the "URA"). AEDC and URA are each referred to herein individually as a "Party" and collectively as the "Parties". BACKGROUND: A. On October 1, 2019, the City of Austin (the "City") and the URA entered into an "Agreement Concerning Implementation of East 11th and 12th Streets Urban Renewal Plan" (as amended, the "URA Agreement"). The URA Agreement discusses the coordination and implementation of the East 11th and 12th Streets Urban Renewal Plan prepared by the URA and approved by the City pursuant to Chapter 374 of the Texas Local Government Code (the "UR Plan"). B. As a component of the UR Plan, the City transferred two parcels of land within the redevelopment area known as Block 16 and Block 18, totaling approximately 2.05 acres, as more fully described in EXHIBIT A attached hereto (the "Land"), and the URA has agreed to undertake the redevelopment of the Land in a manner that supports the goals of the UR Plan (the "Project"). C. Public input activities regarding the Land have taken place continuously over the past twenty (20) years. As such, numerous planning documents incorporating public input have been introduced, such as the 1999 Central East Austin Master Plan, the 2001 Central East Austin Neighborhood Plan, a 2009 RFP that was the product of a public engagement process, and the 2012 East 11th-12th Street Development Strategy plan. More recently, in January 2019, the URA accumulated the years of public input and began identifying development priorities for the Land. These priorities included (i) project creativity and need, (ii) additional affordable housing, (iii) community parking, (iv) incorporation of the African American Cultural & Heritage Facility or the Historic Victory Grill, (v) minority and women owned businesses, (vi) green building, and (vii) other public benefits (the "Development Priorities"). D. At the recommendation of the AEDC and the URA, the City has approved an "Addendum No. 4 (East 11th and 12th Street Neighborhood Renewal Project)" (the "Addendum") pursuant to the Interlocal Cooperation Agreement entered into by and …
Whereas concessions serve as an important source of programming, offering park visitors the opportunity to experience various outdoor activities that support physical and mental health; and Whereas the eight concessions on Lady Bird Lake provided revenue to the general fund in the amount of $745,475 in FY21; and Whereas both programmed and passive park spaces serve the public in distinct but complementary ways; and Whereas a waterfront park such as Town Lake Metropolitan Park serves diverse users who seek out a broad array of activities, including but not limited to hiking, biking, paddling, and boating; and Whereas Lady Bird Lake is recognized and treasured for its natural beauty; Therefore, be it resolved that the Parks and Recreation Board accepts the concession report presented on 11/30/21 and recommends that PARD continue the following activities relating to concessions on Lady Bird Lake: • Continue working with Austin Rowing Club pending construction of the Blue Line light rail to identify an alternate location for the concession and secure appropriate compensation for the concessionaire and/or City • Continue working with the Corporate Purchasing office to facilitate and continuously improve a competitive bidding process that attracts multiple bids for each concession • Continue to promote socioeconomic and racial equity through concessions and contracting policies • Continue to cooperate with the Watershed Protection Department and Austin Fire Department to conduct preliminary research associated with regulations and code that may govern Lady Bird Lake’s watercraft capacity • Continue to pursue studies in cooperation with the Watershed Protection Department around watercraft impacts including but not limited to erosion, environmental impacts, water quality, and litter abatement • Work with concessionaires to balance the need for accommodating both programmed and non-programmed uses when selecting new capital improvements at waterfront concessions • Continue to examine opportunities to equitably locate rowing/paddling concessions all around Lady Bird Lake from cyanobacteria • Continue to raise public awareness around water quality and safety issues stemming • Continue to work with public safety agencies to promote safe behavior on the water • Continue to work expeditiously to bring the Zilker Cafe online as a concession
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION Parks and Recreation Board Recommendation Number: 20211130-B4: Hotel Occupancy Tax Use Recommendations WHEREAS, the City of Austin Tourism Commission unanimously approved and recommended to Austin City Council a report from its Parks and Environment Working Group (“Parks and Environment Working Group”) on Hotel Occupancy Tax reviewing eligible projects, activities, and programs that can benefit parks and environment in our community; and WHEREAS, the Parks and Environment Working Group recommended project categories that can be funded with hotel occupancy taxes (“HOT Tax”) under Chapter 351, Texas Tax Code including: Tourism-promoting advertising, solicitations, and promotional programs; and 1) Cultural arts and commercial music; and 2) Visitor information centers; and 3) Historic restoration and preservation projects, activities, or programs for historic sites; and 4) Wayfinding signage; and 5) 6) Transportation Systems for Tourists WHEREAS, the City of Austin does not currently utilize hotel and occupancy tax to fund “visitor information centers,” “wayfinding signage”, and “transportation systems for tourists”; and WHEREAS, the Financial Committee finds that Austin Parks and Recreation facilities that serve tourists could benefit from additional funding through hotel and occupancy tax, and supports the recommendations of the Tourism Commission Parks and Environment Working Group which identify programs and projects which HOT Tax could be used for in the project categories of “tourism-promoting advertising, solicitations, and promotional programs”, “visitor information centers”, “wayfinding signage”, and “transportation systems for tourists”; and WHEREAS, the Financial Committee finds that “tourism-promoting advertising, solicitations, and promotional programs”, “wayfinding signage”, and “transportation systems for tourists” could be of particular value in enhancing the tourist experience at Zilker Metropolitan Park, Roy C. Guerrero Colorado River Metro Park, Walter E. Long Metropolitan Park, and John Treviño Jr. Metropolitan Park, and; WHEREAS, the Financial Committee also finds that visitor information centers are of value to enhancing the tourism experience but that whether an information center takes the form of an informational kiosk, virtual information, a building, or other format should be determined by the individual park’s Vision Plan; and
URBAN RENEWAL BOARD SPECIAL CALLED MEETING November 30, 2021 at 6:30 PM 1000 East 11th Street, Room 400A Nathaniel Bradford Jacqueline Watson Kobla Tetey Staff in Attendance Mandy DeMayo Laura Keating Megan Santee, URB legal counsel CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Manuel Escobar, Chair Darrell W. Pierce, Vice Chair Danielle Skidmore Amit Motwani Members in Attendance Manuel Escobar Amit Motwani Jacqueline Watson Nathaniel Bradford Danielle Skidmore Members Absent Darrell W. Pierce, Vice Chair Kobla Tetey PURPOSE: The Board of Commissioners primary responsibility 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. to oversee is MINUTES CALL TO ORDER Chair Escobar called the meeting to order at 6:32pm with 4 members present. Commissioner Motwani joined at 6:38pm. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Speakers who register to speak no later than noon the day before the meeting will be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding agenda items and items not posted on the agenda. 1. OLD BUSINESS a. Presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding Memorandum of Understanding and Interlocal Agreement Addendum with Austin Economic Development Corporation (AEDC) related to the property disposition of Urban Renewal Agency owned property (1100 E 11th St and 920 E 11th St). Discussion occurred. On Commissioner Watson’s motion, Commissioner Skidmore’s second, the Memorandum of Understanding with the AEDC was approved 4-1. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Chair Escobar adjourned the meeting at 7:24 pm without objection. 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 Laura Keating at Housing and Planning Department, at (512-974-3458 or laura.keating@austintexas.gov), for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Urban Renewal Board, please contact Laura Keating at (512-974-3458 or laura.keating@austintexas.gov).
HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMITTEE Monday, November 29, 2021 – 4:30 PM Street Jones Building City of Austin Historic Preservation Office Conference Room 400A 1000 E. 11th Street Austin, Texas 78702 COMMITTEE MEMBERS: Terri Myers Kevin Koch Beth Valenzuela CALL TO ORDER AGENDA CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first ten (10) speakers who register to speak no later than noon the day before the meeting will be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. A. BRIEFINGS BY APPLICANTS ON HISTORIC REVIEW APPLICATIONS AND PRELIMINARY REVIEW OF OTHER PROJECTS 1600 Gaston Ave. – Davis House (postponed from November 15, 2021 HLC) Construct an addition and replace windows. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 402 W. 12th St. – A. O. Watson House Construct an addition. 3805 Red River St. – Red River International House Construct two accessory dwelling units. 3810 Duval St. – Hyde Park Historic District (postponed from November 15, 2021 HLC) Addition/remodel and construction of a new accessory dwelling unit. 3808 Avenue F – Hyde Park Historic District Construct an addition. 1 B. OTHER ITEMS Meeting schedule for 2022 1. 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 the Historic Preservation Office at 512-974-3393 for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Historic Landmark Commission, please contact Amber Allen, Planner II, at 512-974-3393; Steve Sadowsky, Historic Preservation Officer, at 512-974-6454; Kalan Contreras, Senior Planner, at 512-974-2727; or Elizabeth Brummett, Historic Preservation Office manager, at 512-974-1264. 2
Joint Meeting of the Board of Adjustment, Planning Commission and Zoning and Platting Commission Monday, November 29, 2021 The Special Called joint meeting of the Board of Adjustment, Planning Commission and Zoning and Planning Commission will convene at 6:00 PM on Monday, November 29, 2021 at Austin City Hall, Council Chambers, Room 1001, 301 W. Second Street, Austin, TX. Some members may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live EXECUTIVE SESSION (No public discussion) The Board of Adjustment, Planning Commission and Zoning and Planning 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 commencement of the meeting will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda A. DISCUSSION & PRESENTATION 1. Austin City Hall Revised Boards and Commissions Use Policy; Required Relocation of Meetings of the Land Use Boards and Commissions Discussion with staff concerning revised policy use of Austin City Hall, prohibition of Land Use Commissions from utilizing Austin City Hall meeting space, and City management mandate requiring relocation of meetings to the Permitting and Development Center. Staff: Denise Lucas, Director of Development Services, 512- 974-2614, denise.lucas@austintexas.gov, Rosie Truelove, Director of Housing & Planning, 512-974-3064, rosie.truelove@austintexas.gov Andy Moore, Financial Services, 512-974-7604, andrew.moore@austintexas.gov, Rodney Gonzales, Assistant City Manager, 512- 974- 2313, rodney.gonzales@austintexas.gov Liaison for Board of Adjustment: Elaine Ramirez, 512- 974-2202 Liaison for Planning Commission and Zoning and Platting Commission: Andrew Rivera, 512-974-6508 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 Andrew Rivera at the Housing and Planning Department, at 512-974-6508, for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. Liaison for Board of Adjustment: Elaine Ramirez, 512- 974-2202 Liaison for Planning Commission and Zoning and Platting Commission: Andrew Rivera, 512-974-6508 SPEAKER REGISTRATION Click on link below …
TO: M E M O R A N D U M Mayor and Council Chairs of the following Boards, Commissions, and Committees: Zoning and Platting Commission; Planning Commission; Historic Landmark Commission; Board of Adjustment; Environmental Commission; Sign Review Board; Building and Standards Commission; Building and Fire Code Board of Appeals; Code and Ordinances Joint Committee; Design Commission; Electric Board; Mechanical and Plumbing Board; Small Area Planning Joint Committee; Waterfront Planning Advisory Board; and the Urban Forestry Board October 19, 2021 Change of location for land use related Commissions Denise Lucas, Development Services Department Director Rosie Truelove, Housing and Planning Department Director FROM: DATE: SUBJECT: On June 29, 2021, a memo was distributed regarding the opening of the Permitting and Development Center. As indicated within the memo, the PDC brings together resources and expertise from multiple City departments which provide permitting and development services for our community. The new facility is designed to provide a seamless development process, all in one place, for residential and commercial customers and special events permitting. All pertinent department representatives will be co-located at the PDC. As a next step for utilizing the PDC, liaisons to each respective board, commission, and committee will be asked to assist with coordinating the relocation of meetings to the PDC Conference Center, which is a key asset included in the approved design of the PDC. Coordination will include working with each board, commission, and committee to walk through the facility, identify and collaborate to solve for major concerns, and to develop and implement communications plans leading up to and through changes in meeting locations. The Conference Center is 5,000 square feet, will be equipped to televise meetings through ATXN by late February 2022, has sufficient room for 351-person occupancy and the capacity to be separated into small rooms, and has a 969-parking space garage connected to the PDC. Changes in meeting locations will not occur prior to February 2022. Rather, there will be initial discussions and opportunities to visit the PDC so that each respective board, commission, and committee has an opportunity to learn more about the PDC. This change will reduce the reliance on the City Hall Council Chambers and Boards and Commissions Room and reinforces the concept of the PDC serving as the City’s one-stop shop for all development and permitting related needs, which was a key recommendation in the 2015 Zucker Analysis. As with all public meetings, …
ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION 20211019-D-01 Date: October 19, 2021 Subject: Future Location of Meetings Motioned By: Commissioner King Seconded By: Commissioner Greenberg Zoning and Platting Commission Meetings shall remain at City Hall, see attachment. For: Chair Barrera-Ramirez Vice-Chair Kiolbassa and Commissioners Acosta, Bray, Denkler, Greenberg, King, Thompson and Woody Recommendation: Vote: 9-0 Abstain: Smith One vacancy on the Commission Attest: Andrew D. Rivera Zoning and Platting Commission Liaison Zoning and Platting Commission Resolution to Continue to Meet at City Hall Whereas, City Hall is a well-known and accessible landmark that is centrally located; Whereas, since the opening of City Hall it has hosted the meetings of the Zoning and Platting Commission; Whereas, City management has decided to move the meetings of the Zoning and Platting Commission, the Planning Commission and the Board of Adjustment to the City of Austin Permitting and Development Center (PDC) at Highland Mall without informing the commission or the public; Whereas, moving the Zoning and Platting Commission public hearings to the PDC places an undue burden on the public, the staff and the commissioners; Whereas, public hearings on zoning and land use cases by the Zoning and Platting Commission and the City Council should be in the same location to avoid confusing the public and the need for multiple notices, especially since members of the public may be unfamiliar with the locations; Whereas, signage is lacking, with only small signs on the glass doors facing Wilhelmina Delco Drive, the PDC’s official address, making it easy for participants to miss, yet the public entrance is on Thomas Hatfield Way; Whereas, seven high-frequency bus routes serve City Hall including two MetroRapids, yet only two high-frequency bus routes – the 7 and the 337 – and the Red Line serve the PDC, and the bus stops are closer to City Hall than they are to the PDC; Whereas, the safety and security of participants is paramount and City Hall has metal detectors, security immediately outside the chamber and secure parking; Whereas, Highland Mall is a construction zone so pedestrians and transit riders will have to walk past empty lots at night including a vacated lot used for surface parking across the street from the PDC, while City Hall is in the middle of an active, walkable downtown; Whereas, City Hall has a dais, computers on the dais, work tables for staff and comfortable, permanent chairs for the public …
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT RECOMMENDATION 20211108-F-4 Date: 11/08/2021 Subject: Resolution for Board of Adjustment hearings/meetings to continue at Austin City Hall Motioned By: Board Member Thomas Ates Seconded By: Vice-Chair Melissa Hawthorne Recommendation On 11/8/2021 the Board of Adjustment unanimously approved a resolution for board meetings to continue to be held at City Hall. Description of Recommendation to Council Please see accompanying Resolution Rationale: In the interest of transparency, equity, and accessibility for all Austinites to the Board of Adjustment, the Board is in unanimous agreement that future hearings and meetings should continue to be held at Austin City Hall. Vote For: 11 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 Absent: 0 Attest: Chair Jessica Cohen 1 of 1 City Council & City Manager, Adjustment; and WHEREAS, since the opening of City Hall it has hosted the meetings of the Board of WHEREAS, the Board of Adjustment is a quasi-judicial sovereign board only appealable to state district court rather than city council that has an impact on the development and growth of the City of Austin; and WHEREAS, sovereign boards are held to a higher standard than advisory boards and WHEREAS, land use board and commission public hearings take place outside normal commissions; and business hours; and WHEREAS, the Board of Adjustment is not a city department or service; and WHEREAS, City management has decided to move the meetings of the Board of Adjustment, the Planning Commission, and the Zoning and Platting Commission to the City of Austin Permitting and Development Center (PDC) at Highland Mall without informing the Board or the public; and WHEREAS, moving the Board of Adjustment public hearings to the PDC places an undue burden on the public, the staff and the board members; and WHEREAS, public hearings for variances, special exceptions, and administrative appeals by the Board of Adjustment should be in the same location as city council and other land use commissions to avoid confusing the public; and WHEREAS, PDC signage is lacking, with only small signs on the glass doors facing Wilhelmina Delco Drive, the PDC’s official address, making it easy for participants to miss, yet the public entrance is on Thomas Hatfield Way; and WHEREAS, seven high-frequency bus routes serve City Hall including two MetroRapids, yet only two high-frequency bus routes – the 7 and the 337 – and the Red Line serve the PDC, and the bus stops are closer to City Hall than they …
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 BYLAWS OF THE Zoning and Platting Commission ARTICLE 1. NAME. The name of the board is Zoning and Platting Commission ARTICLE 2. PURPOSE AND DUTIES. The purpose of the board is to perform duties relating to land use and development prescribed by Title 25 of the City Code, and other duties as may be assigned by the City Council. ARTICLE 3. MEMBERSHIP. (A) The board is composed of eleven members appointed by the city council. (B) A member serves at the pleasure of the city council. (C) Board members serve for a term of four years beginning March 1st on the year of appointment. (D) An individual board member may not act in an official capacity except through the action of the board. (E) A board member who is absent for three consecutive regular meetings or one-third of all regular meetings in a “rolling” twelve month timeframe automatically vacates the member’s position subject to the holdover provisions in Section 2-1-27 of the City Code. This does not apply to an absence due to illness or injury of the board member, an illness or injury of a board member’s immediate family member, active military service, or the birth or adoption of the board member’s child for 90 days after the event. The board member must notify the staff liaison of the reason for the absence not later than the date of the next regular meeting of the board. Failure to notify the liaison before the next regular meeting of the board will result in an unexcused absence. (F) At each meeting, each board member shall sign an attendance sheet which indicates that the member does not have a conflict of interest with any item on that agenda, or identifies each agenda item on which the member has a conflict of interest. Failure to sign the sheet results in the member being counted as absent and his/her votes are not counted. (G) A member who seeks to resign from the board shall submit a written resignation to the chair of the board, the staff liaison, or the city clerk’s office. If possible, the resignation should allow …
(D) The board shall meet monthly 5:30p.m. on the second Monday of each month at Austin City Hall. In November of each year, the board shall adopt a schedule of the meetings for the upcoming year, including makeup meeting dates for the holidays and cancelled meetings. (E) The chair may call a special meeting, and the chair shall call a special meeting if requested by three or more members. The call shall state the purpose of the meeting. A board may not call a meeting in addition to its regular scheduled meetings as identified in its adopted meeting schedule, more often than once a quarter, unless the meeting is required to comply with a statutory deadline or a deadline established by Council. I (F) Six members constitute a quorum,_however, in order to approve a zoning variance or special exception, or to reverse an administrative decision on appeal, the following rules apply: (i) The affirmative vote of three-fourths of all qualified voting members is required. If all positions have been appointed and no board member is disqualified from voting, the minimum number of votes required is 9 out of 11. (ii) For purposes of calculating a required super-majority, the total number of positions excludes any vacancies (i.e., seats for which no appointment has been made) and members who are legally disqualified from voting on a particular case. For example, if one position is vacant and another position is held by a member who is legally required to recuse herself on a particular matter, then the required super-majority for that case would be 7 votes (i.e., three-fourths of 9, rounded to the nearest whole number). (G) If a quorum for a meeting does not convene within one-half hour of the posted time for the meeting, then the meeting may not be held. (H) To be effective, a board action must be adopted by: (i) an affirmative vote of the number of members necessary to provide a quorum; or (ii) for zoning variances, special exceptions, and administrative appeals, a three-fourths supermajority as determined under Subsection (F) of this article. (I) The chair has the same voting privilege as any other member. (J) The board shall allow citizens to address the board on agenda items, except individual cases under Article 2(A)(l) through (3) and (B)(l) and (2).lf a citizen requests in writing that a matter within the scope of the board's responsibilities other than …
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 BYLAWS OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION ARTICLE 1. NAME. The name of the board is Planning Commission. ARTICLE 2. PURPOSE AND DUTIES. The purpose of the board is to serve as the Land Use Commission, as required by Title 25 of the City Code, and to carry out the following duties assigned by City Charter Article X (Planning): (A) Review and make recommendations to the council regarding the adoption and implementation of a comprehensive plan or element or portion thereof prepared under authorization of the city council and under the direction of the city manager and responsible city planning staff. (B) After a comprehensive plan or element or portion thereof has been adopted: i. Review and make recommendations to the council on all amendments to the comprehensive plan or element or portion thereof. ii. Review and make recommendations to the council on all proposals to adopt or amend land development regulations for the purpose of establishing the relationship of such proposal to, and its consistency with, the adopted comprehensive plan or element or portion thereof. For purposes of this article and subsection, “land development regulations” includes zoning, subdivision, building and construction, regulating, or affecting the use or development of land. (C) Pursuant to ordinances adopted by the council, exercise control over platting and subdividing land within the corporate limits of city areas that are: (i) covered by or in the process of developing Neighborhood Plans; the former Robert Mueller Airport site; and (iii) a Transit Oriented Development district. See: City Code Sections 25-1-46(C)-(D) & 2-1-187(B). The board must insure the consistency of any such plats or subdivisions with the adopted comprehensive plan or element or portion thereof. (D) Submit annually to the city manager, not less than ninety (90) days prior to the beginning of the budget year, a list of recommended capital improvements, which in the opinion of the board are necessary or desirable to implement the adopted comprehensive plan or element or portion thereof during the forthcoming five-year period. (E) Monitor and oversee the effectiveness and status of the comprehensive plan and recommend annually to the council any changes in or amendments …
Office of the City Clerk Denial of Board of Adjustment, Planning Commission and Zoning and Platting Commission adopted 2022 meeting schedules. From: Goodall, Jannette <Jannette.Goodall@austintexas.gov> Sent: Wednesday, November 10, 2021 2:25 PM To: Cohen, Jessica - BC <BC-Jessica.Cohen@austintexas.gov>; Rivera, Andrew <Andrew.Rivera@austintexas.gov> Cc: Rios, Myrna <Myrna.Rios@austintexas.gov>; Alexander, Jason <Jason.Alexander@austintexas.gov>; Hall, Stephanie <Stephanie.Hall@austintexas.gov>; Rodriguez, Joseph <JosephA.Rodriguez@austintexas.gov>; Ramirez, Elaine <Elaine.Ramirez@austintexas.gov>; Truelove, Rosie <Rosie.Truelove@austintexas.gov>; Cronk, Spencer <Spencer.Cronk@austintexas.gov>; Rusthoven, Jerry <Jerry.Rusthoven@austintexas.gov>; Lucas, Denise <Denise.Lucas@austintexas.gov>; Moore, Andrew <Andrew.Moore@austintexas.gov> Subject: FW: Board of Adjustment 2022 Meeting Schedule Chair Cohen, The Office of the City Clerk will book the January and February meeting dates at City Hall per the request. However, please refer to the attached memo which was distributed to the Chairs of all of the land use commissions regarding the meeting location changes scheduled for 2022. Based on this direction, the Clerk’s Office is unable to book any additional reservations at this time for BOA at City Hall. I would recommend reaching out the PDC to book the remaining 2022 meetings at the new Center. If you have questions about facility use decisions, please reach out to Jason Alexander in the City Manager’s Office. In addition, staff may want to confirm the resolution that was sent, the one provided to the Clerk’s Office was from the ZAP Commission. Jannette Goodall, MMC, TMRC, CRM City Clerk City of Austin PO Box 1088 Austin, Texas 78767 512-974-2211 From: Goodall, Jannette <Jannette.Goodall@austintexas.gov> Sent: Wednesday, November 10, 2021 9:59 AM To: Rivera, Andrew <Andrew.Rivera@austintexas.gov>; Shaw, Todd - BC <BC- Todd.Shaw@austintexas.gov> Cc: Rios, Myrna <Myrna.Rios@austintexas.gov>; Hall, Stephanie <Stephanie.Hall@austintexas.gov>; Rodriguez, Joseph <JosephA.Rodriguez@austintexas.gov>; Lucas, Denise <Denise.Lucas@austintexas.gov>; Truelove, Rosie <Rosie.Truelove@austintexas.gov>; Alexander, Jason <Jason.Alexander@austintexas.gov>; Hempel, Claire - BC <BC-Claire.Hempel@austintexas.gov>; Cronk, Spencer <Spencer.Cronk@austintexas.gov>; Rusthoven, Jerry <Jerry.Rusthoven@austintexas.gov>; Moore, Andrew <Andrew.Moore@austintexas.gov> Subject: RE: Planning Commission 2022 Meeting Schedule and Adopted Rules of Procedure The Office of the City Clerk will book the January and February meeting dates at City Hall per the request. However, please refer to the attached memo which was distributed to the Chairs of all of the land use commissions regarding the meeting location changes scheduled for 2022. Based on this direction, the Clerk’s Office is unable to book any additional reservations at this time for the Planning Commission at City Hall. I would recommend reaching out the PDC to book the remaining 2022 meetings at the new Center. If you have questions about facility use decisions, please reach out to Jason Alexander in the …
