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Ethics Review CommissionMarch 23, 2022

Revised Minutes original pdf

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ETHICS REVIEW COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, March 23, 2022 The Ethics Review Commission (“Commission”) convened in a regular meeting on Wednesday, March 23, 2022, Austin, Texas. Vice-Chair Mary Kahle called the meeting to order at 6:13 p.m. Location: City Hall, Room 1101, 301 W 2nd Street, Austin, Texas and via Videoconference. Commissioners in Attendance: Chair Luis Soberon, Vice-Chair Mary Kahle, and Commissioners: Betsy Greenberg, Raafia Lari, Michael Lovins, Donna Beth McCormick, Nguyen Stanton, and Sidney Williams were present at City Hall. Commissioners Debra Danburg and Mikki Teneyuca attended via videoconference. Members Absent: Secretary Robin Lerner. City Staff in Attendance: Lizette Benitez, Staff Liaison; Meredith Mooney, Executive Assistance; Lynn Carter, Commission Executive Liaison & Assistant City Attorney; Myrna Rios, City Clerk, attended via videoconference. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL (formerly CITIZEN COMMUNICATION) Each person who signed up to speak prior to the meeting being called to order and who designated this item on which to speak, or who did not designate an agenda item on which to speak will be allowed three minutes to speak Diane Land signed an oath form and spoke on Item 2 on the agenda. 1. EXECUTIVE SESSION The Ethics Review Commission may announce it will go into Executive Session pursuant to Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code to receive advice from legal counsel on any matters specifically listed on this agenda (Private Consultation with Attorney-Section 551.071). The Commission may go into executive session to discuss: A complaint filed by Loree Misch against Steve Adler, Mayor, which complaint alleges violations of City Code of Chapter 2-7 (Ethics and Financial Disclosure) Section 2-7-75 (Sworn Financial Disclosure Statements). The Commission went into Executive Session at 6:22 p.m. and the open meeting resumed at 7:32 p.m. Outside counsel, Steve Sheets, advised the Commission. 1 2. PRELIMINARY HEARING Discussion and possible action regarding the following: A complaint filed by Loree Misch against Steve Adler, Mayor, which complaint alleges violations of City Code of Chapter 2-7 (Ethics and Financial Disclosure) Section 2-7-75 (Sworn Financial Disclosure Statements). Outside counsel, Steve Sheets, advised the Commission during the preliminary hearing. Parties Attending: Complainant Loree Misch appeared by remote connection. Respondent Steve Adler and Respondent’s attorney, Andrew Cates, appeared in person. Complainant Misch and Respondent’s attorney, Cates, made presentations during preliminary hearing and the Commission asked questions of the parties. At the conclusion of the preliminary hearing, Commissioner Lovins made a motion to dismiss allegations in the …

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Impact Fee Advisory CommitteeMarch 22, 2022

Backup for Item 2.a original pdf

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CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS AUSTIN WATER SEMI-ANNUAL IMPACT FEE COLLECTIONS REPORT October 1, 2020 through March 31, 2021 City of Austin | Austin Water P.O. Box 1088 Austin, TX 78767 AustinWater.org Martin Tower, P.E., Managing Engineer, Austin Water Aurora Pizano, Financial Manager II, Austin Water May 27, 2021 Semi-Annual Impact Fee Collections Report for October 1, 2020 to March 31, 2021 MEMORANDUM To: From: Date: Subject: The Semi-Annual Impact Fee Collections Report as of March 31, 2021 is attached for your reference. The report is based on financial information reported in the City’s accounting system, ADV3, and in AMANDA, one of the City’s accounts receivable systems. Water fees collected during this six-month reporting period were $3,869,951 lower than the amount collected during the October through March reporting period a year prior; wastewater fees collected were $1,064,378 lower than those collected during the same period one year ago. Interest earnings for the six-month period equaled $63,411. The combined utility impact fees collected, plus interest, during the six-month period totaled $14,029,953. Of this total, $9,807,381 was for water and $4,222,573 was for wastewater. Total combined utility impact fees collected, plus interest, since the adoption of the current ordinance on June 20, 1990, through March 31, 2021, equal $378,319,192. Of this total, $254,773,320 was collected for water and $123,545,873 was collected for wastewater. As of March 31, 2021, the cash balances in the water and wastewater impact fee funds were $33,639,189 and $13,254,618 respectively, for a combined total of $46,893,806. Please let me know if you have any questions or need additional information. I can be reached at 512-972-0331. Cc: Greg Meszaros, Director Joseph Gonzales, Assistant Director, Financial Services Jonathan Orenstein, Financial Manager III, Consumer Services Division Teresa Lutes, P.E., Managing Engineer, Systems Planning Division Attachment: Semi-Annual Impact Fee Collections Report Semi-Annual Impact Fee Collections October 1, 2016 through March 31, 2017 Texas Local Government Code, Chapter 395, Section 395.058, requires that the Impact Fee Advisory Committee “file semiannual reports with respect to the progress of the capital improvements plan and report to the political subdivision any perceived inequities in implementing the plan or imposing the impact fee.” This report supports the committee by providing financial information about the collection of impact fees, and the value of fee waivers and exemptions. Waivers are granted for policy reasons or are negotiated by City Council; exemptions are allowed under legal code or statute. In this …

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Impact Fee Advisory CommitteeMarch 22, 2022

Special Meeting Agenda original pdf

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Impact Fee Advisory Committee March 22, 2022, 4:30 PM Special Called Meeting Hybrid Meeting held via WebEx and in person at: Permitting and Development Center, Room 1203 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Drive Austin, Tx Members of the public who would like to join the virtual meeting may do so by selecting this link https://austintexas.webex.com/austintexas/onstage/g.php?MTID=e5021588ed26778257b3168c5c6b756d7 or by dialing 1-408-418-9388 (Toll) or 1-844-992-4726 (Toll Free). Meeting number/Access code: 2484 290 6447 Members of the public wishing to speak during public communication must register in advance by emailing their name, email address and/or phone number to nathan.aubert@austintexas.gov no later than Tuesday, March 22, 2022 at 12 p.m. If you experience technical difficulties logging in or calling in, please call Nathan Aubert at (512) 387-4366. Please indicate in your email if you’d like to speak on a specific item. CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Kris Bailey Channy Soeur Dick Kallerman Bobak Tehrany, Chair AGENDA CALL TO ORDER – March 22, 2022 4:30 p.m. Lance Parisher Susan Turrieta PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Members of the public wishing to speak during public communication must register in advance by emailing their name, email address and/or phone number to nathan.aubert@austintexas.gov no later than Tuesday, March 22, 2022 at 12 p.m. If you experience technical difficulties logging in or calling in, please call Nathan Aubert at (512) 387-4366. Please indicate in your email if you’d like to speak on a specific item. The first 10 speakers signed up will each be allowed three-minutes to address their concerns regarding items NOT posted on the agenda. Speakers who would like to address items ON the agenda will be called on by the Chair to speak for up to three-minutes when that item is taken up. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a. Approval of minutes from the May 11, 2021 Impact Fee Advisory Committee meeting. 2. NEW BUSINESS a. Discussion and action on the water and wastewater Semi-Annual Impact Fee Reports for October 1, 2020 through March 31, 2021 and April 1, 2021 through September 30, 2021, respectively, as set forth in the functions of the advisory committee, Austin City Code and Chapter 395.058 of the Texas Local Government Code. b. Staff update and discussion on the status of the Street Impact Fee program and implementation. c. Discussion and possible action on future Impact Fee Advisory Committee meeting dates for Impact Fee Advisory Committee March 22, 2022 Page 2 of 2 2022. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT The …

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Hispanic/Latino Quality of Life Resource Advisory CommissionMarch 22, 2022

Agenda original pdf

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REGULAR MEETING OF THE HISPANIC/LATINO QUALITY OF LIFE RESOURCE ADVISORY COMMISSION TUESDAY, MARCH 22, 2022 AT 5:30 PM AUSTIN CITY HALL – BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS ROOM 1101 301 W 2ND St, AUSTIN, TX 78701 Some members of the Commission may be participating by videoconference Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely by telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation. To register: Call or email the board liaison at Amanda.Jasso@austintexas.gov or 512-974-9107. The information required is the speaker name, item number(s) they wish to speak on if applicable, email address and telephone number (must be the same number that will be used to call into the meeting). AGENDA CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Amanda Afifi, District 2, Chair Sharon Vigil, District 7, Vice-Chair Ricardo Garay, District 3 Jesus Perales, District 8 Zaira R. Garcia, District 4 CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Each speaker will have three minutes to speak Maria C. Solis, District 5 Felicia Peña, Mayor Sandy Ramirez, District 6 Daniela Silva, District 1 District 9 - Vacant District 10 - Vacant 1. APPROVAL OF FEBRUARY MEETING MINUTES 2. STAFF BRIEFINGS a. Equity-Based Historic Preservation Plan – Update to plan that will replace Austin’s 1981 preservation plan with an inclusive, equity-focused, and community-oriented process and outcome. Presenters: Cara Bertron and Elizabeth Brummett, Housing and Planning Department b. FY 22-23 Action Plan – Briefing and discussion on upcoming spending priorities for federal housing and community development grants as part of Community Needs Assessment for the FY 22023 Action Plan. Presenter: Katie Horstman, Housing and Planning Department c. Body-worn and Dashboard Cameras – Briefing from Office of Police Oversight on public information and engagement campaign related to APD’s current body-worn camera and dashboard camera program and rules. Presenter: Karla Peredo, Office of Police Oversight 3. NEW BUSINESS a. Discussion and possible action regarding FY 2022-2023 Budget 4. OLD BUSINESS Discussion and possible action: a. Economic Development and Access to Affordable Housing work group (Commissioner Garcia) b. Health Work Group (Commissioner Garay) c. Representatives to Joint Inclusion Committee (Chair Afifi and Vice-Chair Vigil) d. Representatives to Commission on Seniors (Commissioner Solis) e. Budget and Policy Priorities Work Group (Chair Afifi, Vice-Chair Vigil, and Commissioners Peña, Silva, and Perales) …

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Resource Management CommissionMarch 22, 2022

Austin Water Monthly Report original pdf

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RMC Monthly Report February 2022 FY22 Water Conservation Division City of Austin | Austin Water 300 s t i n U f o r e b m u N 200 100 0 Residential Program Participation, FY22 YTD FY19 FY20 FY21 FY22 253 200 153 103 163 119 122 49 29 20 31 13 13 15 11 2 Irrigation Upgrade Irrigation Audits WaterWise Landscape + Rainscape Rainwater Harvesting RMC Monthly Report – February 2022 02 60 50 40 30 20 0 Commercial and Multifamily Program Participation, FY22 YTD FY19 FY20 FY21 FY22 54 10 8 11 1 0 0 2 3 0 0 0 0 3 2 1 0 Commercial Audit Commercial Process Rebates Commercial Kitchen Rebates Rainwater Harvesting RMC Monthly Report – February 2022 03 $450,000 $400,000 $350,000 $300,000 $ e v i t n e c n I $250,000 $200,000 $150,000 $100,000 $50,000 $0 Rebates and Incentives Budget, FY22 YTD FY22 Total Budget Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 $420,000 $245,000 $65,000 $- $- Commercial Commercial Multi-Family Multi-Family Residential Residential RMC Monthly Report – February 2022 $37,929.98 04 Water Waste/Watering Restrictions Enforcement Activity, FY22 YTD Warnings Issued and 311 Reports 140 120 100 80 60 40 20 0 119 97 45 Oct 53 38 4 Jan 2 Nov 3 Dec Warnings 311 Reports Current Drought Response Stage: Conservation Stage 76 0 Feb RMC Monthly Report – February 2022 05 Regulated Compliance Program Activity, February 2022 3054 3500 3000 2500 2000 1500 1000 500 0 296 173 38 142 152 Commercial Facility Irrigation Assessments Commercial Vehicle Wash Facility Efficiency Assessment Cooling Tower Efficiency Assessments Compliant Non-Compliant RMC Monthly Report – February 2022 06 Total Public Outreach Activity, FY22 YTD Number of Events FY21 FY22 Populations Reached FY21 FY22 6 3 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 3,000 2,500 2,000 1,500 1,000 500 0 1,560 605 Community Events School Presentations Community Events School Presentations 0 0 0 0 RMC Monthly Report – February 2022 07 Total Social Media Activity, FY22 YTD Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb s n o i t c a r e t n I f o r e b m u N 4,500,000 4,000,000 3,500,000 3,000,000 2,500,000 2,000,000 1,500,000 1,000,000 500,000 0 Facebook Twitter Monthly activity by platform Instagram RMC Monthly Report – February 2022 08 My ATX Water Meter (AMI) Installations, FY22 YTD 40,000 35,000 30,000 25,000 20,000 15,000 10,000 5,000 0 Oct Nov Dec Jan …

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Mechanical and Plumbing BoardMarch 22, 2022

Agenda original pdf

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MECHANICAL AND PLUMBING BOARD Tuesday March 22, 2022 @ 9:30 AM- IN PERSON PERMITTING DEVELOPMENT CENTER/ 4TH FLOOR, CONF RM 4001 6310 WILHELMINA DELCO DR AUSTIN, TEXAS Stephen Cox-Chair (Renteria); Robert Thornton-V Chair (Kitchen); Bianca Tafares (Adler), Joe Cooper (Madison) Joseph Hernandez (Fuentes), Alex Ramirez (Kelly), Kyle Smith (Pool), CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Bobbi Joe Foster (Ellis), David Nichols (Tovo); Bill Harris(Alter) AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMUNICATION: 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- Minutes from Regular Called Meeting from November 16, 2022. 2. DISCUSSION a. Discussion- SOP with DSD and AWU on current process of a Water Meter b. Discussion- Interpretation of below grade full level parking garage c. Discussion- Reclaim Water System at Permitting Dev. Center-TOUR 3. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS 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 Rick Arzola at Development Services Department, Building Inspections, at (512) 974-2417, for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711.

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Hispanic/Latino Quality of Life Resource Advisory CommissionMarch 22, 2022

Agenda Item 2c - Office of Police Oversight original pdf

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Hispanic/Latino QOL Resource Advisory Commission Karla Peredo Office of Police Oversight, Community Engagement Specialist March 22, 2022 Website: ATXPoliceOversight.org Phone: (512) 972-2OPO or (512) 972-2676 ATXPoliceOversight ATX_OPO Agenda • OPO Overview • BIPOC communities & policing • Enhancing Transparency ➢How to File a Complaint/ Thank You • Building Partnerships ➢Community Outreach ➢Know Your Rights • Questions Mission Statement The mission of the Office of Police Oversight (OPO) is to provide impartial oversight of the Austin Police Department’s conduct, practices, and policies to enhance accountability, inform the public to increase transparency and create sustainable partnerships throughout the community. Three Main Focus Areas Community Engagement Complaints Research 2018-2019 Report findings relevant to BIPOC communities Joint Report: Analysis of APD’s 2019 Racial Profiling Data • Black/African American drivers are the most overrepresented group in motor vehicle stops, making up approximately 8% of the Austin population, 14% of the motor vehicle stops, 25% of searches, and 25% of the arrests, and were the only demographic to receive more high discretion than low discretion searches • The Black/African American driving population had two times more motor vehicle stops per driving population than the White/Caucasian driving population. White/Caucasians and Asians received a higher percentage of warnings/field observations at 63% and 64%, respectively • Black/African Americans were three times more likely to be searched and were approximately three times more likely to be arrested than White/Caucasians • Hispanic/Latino drivers make up 34% of motor vehicle stops and 43% of arrests resulting from stops, but make up 31% of Austin’s adult population • Hispanic/Latinos received the highest percentage of citations at 44% 2018 Officer-Involved Shooting Report • Austin officer-involved shootings in 2018 showed that 7 out of 12 incidents involved Latinx individuals. • Most individuals involved in the 2018 incidents were ethnic minorities, specifically Latinx males, and most individuals involved in the 2018 incidents were between 20-28 years old. • The highest concentration of Officer-Involved Shootings occurred in City Council District 2, the borders of which closely mirror those of APD’s Frank sector. District 2 and Frank sector cover southeast Austin. How to Make a Complaint/Thank you www.atxpoliceoversight.org Community Engagement • 41 community events attended in 2021 • Tabling - office hours, resource fairs, Back to School events, festivals, conferences • Presentations - service providers, community meetings • APD's Use of Force policies • Flyering in Districts 1- 4 • Townhalls • Race and Policing in Austin • …

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Resource Management CommissionMarch 22, 2022

Customer Energy Solutions FY22 Savings Report original pdf

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Customer Energy Solutions FY22 YTD MW Savings Report As of January 2022 Energy Efficiency Services EES- Appliance Efficiency Program EES- Home Performance ES - Rebate EES- AE Weatherization & CAP Weatherization - D.I. EES-School Based Education EES- Strategic Partnership Between Utilities & Retailers EES- Multifamily Rebates EES- Multifamily WX-D.I.+ EES- Commercial Rebate EES- Small Business Energy Efficiency TOTAL Demand Response (DR) - Annual Incremental DR- Power Partner DR- Load Coop Demand Response (DR) TOTAL Green Building GB- Residential Ratings GB- Residential Energy Code GB- Integrated Modeling Incentive GB- Multifamily Ratings GB- Multifamily Energy Code GB- Commercial Ratings GB- Commercial Energy Code Green Building TOTAL CES MW Savings Grand TOTAL Residential Totals Commercial Totals MW Goal 2.60 1.30 0.57 0.10 1.75 0.65 1.00 6.00 2.00 15.97 MW Goal 6.40 2.00 8.40 MW Goal 0.50 6.21 0.56 1.55 7.04 8.00 14.72 38.57 MW To Date 0.74 0.21 0.24 0.07 0.53 0.23 0.59 2.79 0.50 5.89 MW To Date 2.00 2.00 MW To Date 0.05 1.94 0.00 0.27 1.63 1.35 5.89 11.13 Percentage 28% 16% 42% 71% 30% 35% 59% 46% 25% Percentage 31% 0% Percentage 11% 31% 0% 18% 23% 17% 40% Participant Type Participants To Date MWh To Date Rebate Budget Spent to Date 341,895 376,585 777,783 142,588 208,071 170,301 798,461 461,383 271,585 3,548,651 Customers Customers Customers Participants Products Sold Apt Units Apt Units Customers Customers 1,500,000 1,600,000 2,577,000 200,000 1,000,000 900,000 1,800,000 2,250,000 1,100,000 12,927,000 1,368.66 297.17 396.40 502.47 2,592.36 508.55 1,549.50 1,964.38 1,017.20 10,196.70 $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ 1,032 158 170 3,884 46,204 531 1,075 18 31 6,899 $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ Participant Type Participants To Date MWh To Date Rebate Budget Participant Type Participants To Date MWh To Date Rebate Budget Spent to Date Devices Customers Customers Customers Customers Dwellings Dwellings 1,000 sf 1,000 sf 1,403 1,403 78 1,496 0 414 2,783 1,059 5,110 4,771 0 $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ 1,499,910 2,000,000 3,499,910 $ $ $ 154,190 485,396 639,586 - - 50,000 $ - - - - 50,000.00 $ - - - $ - 0.00 90 2,533 0 487 4,188 3,285 16,246 26,828 0 MW Goal 62.94 MW To Date 19.02 Percentage Participant Type Participants To Date MWh To Date Rebate Budget Spent to Date 4,188,237 $ 16,476,910 37,024.47 13,073 $ 21.08 41.31 6.60 12.42 56,031 9,415 9837.98 …

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Resource Management CommissionMarch 22, 2022

Multifamily & Commercial Project Pipeline Monthly Report original pdf

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Multifamily & Commercial Project Pipeline – Monthly Report 03/11/2022 Figure 1: Commercial and Multifamily Project Pipeline Commercial and Small Business Multifamily 300 250 200 150 100 50 0 t n u o C t c e o r P j 160 140 120 100 80 60 40 20 0 t n u o C t c e o r P j 71 80 243 125 14 2 Pre-Approval in Progress Approved: Installation and Verification Pre-Approval in Progress Approved: Installation and Verification Multifamily Multifamily Income Qualified Project Pipeline Notes: 1. Figures includes all leads and applications, regardless of estimated rebate amount. In coordination with the customer and contractor, Austin Energy periodically removes leads and new applications that do not proceed to Installation. 2. Multifamily COVID-19 Note: Multifamily projects are allowed to proceed. 3. Pipeline Definitions a. “Pre-Approval in Progress” includes: 1) customer/contractor submitted leads; 2) applications in development but not yet submitted to Austin Energy; and 3) applications submitted to Austin Energy that are under review for eligibility and approval of project scope. b. “Approved: Installation and Verification” includes projects: 1) approved with installation underway; and 2) where installation is complete and final inspection and quality review are ongoing. c. Paid projects are listed on the preceding RMC summary table in this report. Multifamily & Commercial Project Pipeline – Monthly Report 03/11/2022 Table 1: Multifamily and Multifamily Income Qualified – Estimated RCA Project Pipeline (for estimated rebates >$66k) Program Latest Workflow Enrollment # Location Name Installation Address Council District Estimated kW savings Estimated kWh savings Estimated $ Incentive Measures Planned Total # of Units Installation Trove Eastside 3 216.0 593,241 $281,549 1231787, 1231196, 1231197 2201 Montopolis Dr Installation 1246412 Palms on Lamar 8602 N Lamar Blvd 352.5 812,189 $292,632 Installation 1245134 Chevy Chase Downs 288.1 561,317 $142,886 4 3 3 2504 Huntwick Dr 201 W St Elmo Rd Installation 1249767 Sierra Ridge 24.0 60,402 $65,360 All phases: Plenum Remediation, Attic Insulation, Lighting, Smart Thermostats, HVAC Tune-Up, Advanced Power Strips. Phase 1: Bldgs 1-5 (Paid); Phase 2: Bldgs 6- 10; Phase 3: Bldgs 11-15 Plenum Redesign & Remediation, Smart Thermostats, HVAC replacement for remaining 356 out of 476 units. Attic Insulation, Lighting, Plenum Redesign & Remediation, ECAD incentive HVAC Tune-Up, Lighting, Smart Thermostat for front office 280 356 240 149 Multifamily Income Qualified Multifamily Income Qualified Multifamily Income Qualified Multifamily Income Qualified Multifamily & Commercial Project Pipeline – Monthly Report 03/11/2022 Program …

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African American Resource Advisory CommissionMarch 22, 2022

Agenda original pdf

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AFRICAN AMERICAN RESOURCE ADVISORY COMMISSION Special Call Meeting– March 22, 2022, 5:30 P.M. – 7:30 P.M. City of Austin Permitting and Development Center 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Dr. Austin, Texas 78752 SPECIAL CALL MEETING AGENDA Some members of the Commission may be participating by videoconference. Public comment will be allowed in person or via telephone. Remote speakers must register in advance (March 21 by Noon). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely, residents must: Call or email the board liaison at Linda Hayes at Economic Development Department, at (512-974-6282), no later than noon March 21. The information required is the speaker’s name, item number(s) they wish to speak on, whether they are for/against/neutral, email address and telephone number (must be the same number that will be used to call into the meeting). CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS Daryl Horton, Chair (Mayor Appointee) Mueni Rudd (District 2) Cherelle Vanbrakle (District 4) Vacant (District 6) Rashida Wright (District 8) Elaina Fowler, Vice Chair (District 10) Greg Smith (ARA Appointee) Vacant (District 1) Clifford Gillard (District 3) Dr. Chiquita Eugene (District 5) Serita Fontanesi (District 7) Ellen Sweets (District 9) Quincy Dunlap (AAUL Appointee) Nelson Linder (NAACP Appointee) Roger Davis (GABC Appointee) AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION The first 10 speakers who register to speak no later than noon the day before the meeting will be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. 1. SPECIAL PRESENTATION, DISCUCSSION AND POSSIBILE ACTION Approval of FY22-23 African American Resource Advisory Commission a. Budget Recommendations a. 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 Linda Hayes at Economic Development Department, at (512-974-6282), for additional information; TTY users’ route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the African American Resource Advisory Commission, please contact Linda Hayes at 512-974-6282 – lindak.hayes@austintexas.gov

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Planning CommissionMarch 22, 2022

B-01 (NPA-2021-0005.02 - Montopolis Multifamily; District 3).pdf original pdf

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Planning Commission: March 22, 2022 NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN AMENDMENT REVIEW SHEET DATE FILED: July 27, 2021 (In-cycle) NEIGHORHOOD PLAN: Montopolis CASE#: NPA-2021-0005.02 PROJECT NAME: Montopolis Multifamily PC DATE: March 22, 2022 February 22, 2022 February 8, 2022 January 11, 2022 ADDRESS/ES: 2601 Montopolis Drive, 6700 & 6800 E. Ben White Blvd SVRD WB DISTRICT AREA: 3 SITE AREA: 18.64 acres OWNER/APPLICANT: Montopolis QO2B, LLC AGENT: Thrower Design, LLC (Ron Thrower and Victoria Haase) CASE MANAGER: Maureen Meredith STAFF EMAIL: Maureen.Meredith@austintexas.gov TYPE OF AMENDMENT: Change in Future Land Use Designation PHONE: (512) 974-2695 From: Industry Base District Zoning Change To: Mixed Use Related Zoning Case: (No case filed) From: LI-NP To: (TBD) NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN ADOPTION DATE: September 27, 2001 CITY COUNCIL DATE: Not scheduled PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: ACTION: 1 1 of 25B-1 Planning Commission: March 22, 2022 March 22, 2022 – February 22, 2022 – Postponed to March 22, 2022 on the consent agenda at the request of the applicant. [A. Azhar – 1st; J. Shieh – 2nd] Vote: 13-0. February 8, 2022 – Postponed to February 22, 2022 on the consent agenda at the request of the neighborhood. [J. Shieh – 1st; G. Cox – 2nd] Vote: 11-0 [J.P. Connolly off the dais. S.R. Praxis absent]. January 11, 2022 – Postponed to February 8, 2022 on the consent agenda at the request of the applicant. [A. Azhar – 1st; J. P. Connelly -2nd] Vote: 11-0 [C. Hempel abstained on Items B-4 and B-5. P. Howard and J. Mushtaler absent]. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: To not support the applicant’s request for Mixed Use land use. BASIS FOR STAFF’S RECOMMENDATION: The property is an 18.64 vacant tract of land sandwiched between East Ben White Boulevard and Montopolis Drive. The area is an industrial node with active industrial uses. The applicant has not submitted the associated zoning application at this time but proposes to build 1,200 multifamily units with 10% of the units being income restricted. Although a zoning case has not been filed, a review by the Austin Fire Department was made based on the information provided in the Summary Letter submitted by Thrower Design, the applicant’s agent. The Austin Fire Department does not support residential uses in this location because of the fire and toxicity hazards associated with the compressed and liquefied compressed gas stored in the vicinity, therefore staff does not support the applicant’s request for Mixed Use land use. The email from …

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Planning CommissionMarch 22, 2022

B-02 (NPA-2021-0016.05.SH - Live Make Apartments; District 3).pdf original pdf

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MEMORANDUM ************************************************************************ TO: Todd Shaw, Chair Planning Commission Members Heather Chaffin, Senior Planner Maureen Meredith, Senior Planner Housing and Planning Department C14-2021-0172.SH NPA-2021-0016.05.SH Live Make Apartments Staff Postponement Request FROM: DATE: March 22, 2022 RE: ************************************************************************ Staff requests a postponement of the above referenced Neighborhood Plan Amendment (NPA) and rezoning cases from the March 22, 2022 Planning Commission agenda to the April 12, 2022 agenda. This will allow Staff time to resolve outstanding issues related to the cases. 1 of 1B-2

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Planning CommissionMarch 22, 2022

B-03 (C14-2021-0172 - Live Make Apartments; District 3).pdf original pdf

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MEMORANDUM ************************************************************************ TO: Todd Shaw, Chair Planning Commission Members Heather Chaffin, Senior Planner Maureen Meredith, Senior Planner Housing and Planning Department C14-2021-0172.SH NPA-2021-0016.05.SH Live Make Apartments Staff Postponement Request FROM: DATE: March 22, 2022 RE: ************************************************************************ Staff requests a postponement of the above referenced Neighborhood Plan Amendment (NPA) and rezoning cases from the March 22, 2022 Planning Commission agenda to the April 12, 2022 agenda. This will allow Staff time to resolve outstanding issues related to the cases. 1 of 1B-3

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Planning CommissionMarch 22, 2022

B-04 (NPA-2020-0015.02.SH - 2011 & 2015 E. M. Franklin; District 1).pdf original pdf

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Planning Commission: March 22, 2022 NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN AMENDMENT REVIEW SHEET NEIGHORHOOD PLAN: East MLK Combined (MLK) CASE#: NPA-2020-0015.02.SH PROJECT NAME: 2011 & 2015 EM Franklin PC DATE: March 22, 2022 March 8, 2022 DATE FILED: July 29, 2020 ADDRESS/ES: 2011 & 2015 E.M. Franklin Ave DISTRICT AREA: 1 SITE AREA: 4.03 acres OWNER/APPLICANT: 2011 & 2015 EM Franklin, LLC (Anmol Mehra) AGENT: Drenner Group, PC (Leah Bojo) CASE MANAGER: Maureen Meredith, Housing and Planning Dept. (512) 974-2695 PHONE: STAFF EMAIL: Maureen.Meredith@austintexas.gov TYPE OF AMENDMENT: Change in Future Land Use Designation From: Single Family To: Multifamily and Neighborhood Mixed Use, as amended on December 8, 2021. Base District Zoning Change Related Zoning Case: C14-2022-0008.SH From: SF-4-NP NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN ADOPTION DATE: November 2002 CITY COUNCIL DATE: To be determined ACTION: To: MF-4-NP and LR-MU-NP, as amended 1 1 of 64B-4 Planning Commission: March 22, 2022 PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: March 22, 2022 – Pending March 8, 2022 – Postponed to March 22, 2022 on the consent agenda at the request of staff. [R. Schneider – 1st; A. Azhar – 2nd] Vote: 10-0 [Mushtaler off the dais. J. Thompson and J. Shieh absent]. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff supports the applicant’s request for Multifamily and Neighborhood Commercial land use. BASIS FOR STAFF’S RECOMMENDATION: The applicant proposes a 143-unit housing development with 100% of the units owner-occupied. Forty-three units will be affordable, and 100 units will be market rate, The surrounding land uses are Mixed Use to the north, Recreation & Open Space to the east, Single Family to the south and Single Family land use on the west side of E. M. Franklin Avenue. The existing land use on the two tracts is Single Family. The proposed land use is Multifamily Residential on 2011 E. M. Franklin Avenue and Neighborhood Mixed Use on 2015 E. M. Franklin Ave. Staff supports the applicant’s request because the Neighborhood Mixed Use and Multifamily Residential land uses will provide a stepping down in land use intensity from the Mixed Use land use to the north and the Single Family land use to the south. The property is near the Mueller Activity Center, two activity corridors, and near public transportation. The proposed development will provide much-needed housing opportunities for the planning area and the city. 2015 EM Franklin- Neighborhood Mixed Use 2011 EM Franklin - Multifamily Residential 2 2 of 64B-4 Planning Commission: March 22, 2022 Below are sections of the …

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B-05 (C14-2022-0008.SH - 2011 & 2015 E. M. Franklin; District 1).pdf original pdf

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ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET DISTRICT: 1 TO: MF-4-NP and LR-MU-NP (2.82 acres) (1.21 acres) CASE: C14-2022-0008.SH 2011 & 2015 E M Franklin ZONING FROM: SF-3-NP ADDRESS: 2011 & 2015 E M Franklin Avenue SITE AREA: 4.03 acres PROPERTY OWNER: 2011 & 2015 E M Franklin, LLC (Anmol Mehra) CASE MANAGER: Heather Chaffin (512-974-2122, heather.chaffin@austintexas.gov) STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff supports the Applicant’s request of MF-4-NP and LR-MU-NP. For a summary of the basis of staff’s recommendation, see case manager comments on page 2. AGENT: Capital A Housing (Conor Kenny) PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: March 22, 2022: March 8, 2022: Postponed to March 22, 2022, on the consent agenda at the request of the applicant. CITY COUNCIL ACTION: TBD ORDINANCE NUMBER: 1 of 49B-5 C14-2022-0008.SH 2 ISSUES: No issues at this time. CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: The subject property is located on the east side of E M Franklin Avenue between East Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard and Manor Road. E. MLK Jr. Boulevard and Manor Road are both Imagine Austin Activity Corridors. The property is zoned SF-3-NP and is comprised of a vacant lot and a lot developed with a drive-in theater. North of the rezoning property are lots zoned LO-MU-NP, CS-MU-CO-NP, GR-NP and GR-V-NP that are developed with a mix of land uses. Land uses include a vacant club or lodge, a mix of residential and undeveloped, religious assembly and medical office. A site plan (E M Franklin 2, City File # SP-2019- 0284C) has been approved to redevelop the mixed residential/undeveloped lots with 116 attached and detached residential units. Immediately to the east of the property is Morris Williams Golf Course, zoned P-NP. A small tributary with floodplain is located at the rear of the property between the site and the golf course. Immediately south of the property are single family residences zoned SF-3-NP. Directly across E M Franklin to the west are single family residences zoned SF-3-NP. Also across E M Franklin are properties zoned MF-2-CO- NP and LO-MU-NP that are developed with multifamily, day care and administrative offices. Please see Exhibits A and B- Zoning Map and Aerial Exhibit. As a SMART Housing project, the applicant is proposing 160 multifamily and single family residential units on the property. 30% of the units (49 units) will be available at 80% MFI. The applicant has also stated their intent to include a coffee shop on the site. Please see Exhibit …

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Planning CommissionMarch 22, 2022

B-06 (C14-2021-0190 - 3000 E Cesar Chavez, District 3).pdf original pdf

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ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET CASE: C14-2021-0190 3000 E. Cesar Chavez DISTRICT: 3 ZONING FROM: CS-MU-CO-NP TO: CS-MU-V-NP ADDRESS: 3020 East Cesar Chavez Street SITE AREA: 2.35 acres PROPERTY OWNER: Eastside Partners LLC AGENT: Drenner Group PC (Leah Bojo) CASE MANAGER: Heather Chaffin (512-974-2122, heather.chaffin@austintexas.gov) STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff supports the Applicant’s request of CS-MU-V-NP, with the condition listed below, making the recommendation CS-MU-V-CO-NP. 1. The following land uses shall be prohibited: Adult oriented businesses, Automotive repair services, Automotive washing ( of any type), Automotive rentals, Automotive sales, Campground, Convenience storage, Equipment sales, Laundry services, Residential treatment, Equipment repair services, Kennels, Pawn shop services, and Vehicle storage. 2. The following land uses shall be conditional: Commercial off-street parking, Limited warehousing and distribution, Custom manufacturing, Service station, Transportation terminal, and Drive-in service as an accessory use to commercial uses. For a summary of the basis of staff’s recommendation, see case manager comments on page 2. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: March 22, 2022: March 8, 2022: To grant postponement to March 22, 2022 as requested by Staff, on consent. February 22, 2022: To grant postponement to March 8, 2022 as requested by Staff, on consent. CITY COUNCIL ACTION: TBD ORDINANCE NUMBER: 1 of 10B-6 C14-2021-0190 2 ISSUES: The conditional and prohibited land uses included in the Staff Recommendation are being carried over from the current CS-MU-CO-NP zoning on the site. The Applicant has agreed to these conditional and prohibited land uses. CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: The subject property is located on the north side of Cesar Chavez Street, between Linden Street and Tillery Street. The CS-MU-CO-NP property is currently developed with office land uses. Immediately east of the rezoning tract is a convenience store/service station, also zoned CS-MU-CO-NP. Across Linden Street to the west are properties zoned CS-MU-CO- NP and GR-MU-NP that are developed with office and restaurant land uses. Across East 2nd Street to the north are single family residences zoned SF-3-NP. Across East Cesar Chavez to the south are properties zoned CS-MU-CO-NP, GR-MU-CO-NP and SF-3-NP. These properties include a lumber yard, limited retail, and undeveloped land. Please see Exhibits A and B- Zoning Map and Aerial Exhibit. Staff supports the rezoning request with the addition of conditional and prohibited land uses. The property is served by Capital Metro bus routes 17 and 4, providing convenient transit opportunities. The addition of V/VMU will allow changes to site development standards for redevelopment that includes …

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Planning CommissionMarch 22, 2022

B-07 (C14-2022-0010 - 3402 Kerbey Lane; District 10).pdf original pdf

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ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET (6,242 square feet) SITE AREA: 0.1433 acres DISTRICT: 10 ZONING TO: GO-NP CASE: C14-2022-0010 – 3402 Kerbey Lane ZONING FROM: NO-NP ADDRESS: 3402 Kerbey Lane PROPERTY OWNER: Kerbey Lane Commercial LLC (Stephen Straus) AGENT: Smith Robertson LLP (David Hartman) CASE MANAGER: Wendy Rhoades (512-974-7719, wendy.rhoades@austintexas.gov) STAFF RECOMMENDATION: The Staff recommendation is to grant general office – conditional overlay – neighborhood plan (GO-CO-NP) combining district zoning. The Conditional Overlay limits height to 40 feet. For a summary of the basis of staff’s recommendation, see case manager comments on page 2. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: March 22, 2022: March 8, 2022: APPROVED A POSTPONEMENT REQUEST BY THE NEIGHBORHOOD TO MARCH 22, 2022, BY CONSENT [R. SCHNEIDER; A. AZHAR – 2ND] (10-0) J. MUSHTALER – NOT PRESENT FOR PASSAGE OF THE CONSENT AGENDA; J. SHIEH, J. THOMPSON – ABSENT CITY COUNCIL ACTION: April 21, 2022: ORDINANCE NUMBER: ISSUES: The Bryker Woods Neighborhood Association requested a two week postponement to March 22, 2022. The Applicant supports the Neighborhood Association’s request. Please refer to correspondence attached to the back of the Staff report. CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: The subject lot consists of a platted lot, is located on Kerbey Lane, and contains a 1,252 square foot office in a converted single family residence. A 95-foot long driveway extends along the south property line to a two-car covered garage. The lot was rezoned to 1 of 21B-7 C14-2022-0010 Page 2 neighborhood office – neighborhood plan (NO-NP) district by way of the Windsor Road neighborhood plan rezonings approved by City Council in September 2010. There is an office and bank to the north (LO-NP; LR-CO-NP), a medical office, professional office and retail uses across Kerbey Lane to the east (GR-MU-CO-NP; LO-NP); a medical office, single family residences and an AISD elementary school to the south; and a restaurant and professional offices on Glenview Avenue to the west (GR-NP; NO-MU-NP; LO-NP). Please refer to Exhibits A (Zoning Map) and A-1 (Aerial Exhibit). The Applicant proposes to rezone the property to the general office – neighborhood plan (GO-NP) district in order to broaden the number of allowed land uses including personal services use which is first permitted by right in the GO zoning district. A personal services use includes beauty salons, barber shops, tailoring services, and shoe repair shops. Personal services is a conditional use in the LO, limited office district and is limited to …

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B-08 (C14-2022-0013 - 5410-5504 Viewpoint Drive; District 2).pdf original pdf

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ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET DISTRICT: 2 TO: SF-3-NP CASE: C14-2022-0013 – 5410-5504 Viewpoint Drive ZONING FROM: SF-2-NP ADDRESS: 5410, 5412, 5500, 5502, and 5504 Viewpoint Drive SITE AREA: 1.59 acres OWNERS / APPLICANTS: Jason Martin and Marshall Fleniken AGENT: Drenner Group, PC (Leah Bojo) CASE MANAGER: Wendy Rhoades (512-974-7719, wendy.rhoades@austintexas.gov) STAFF RECOMMENDATION: The Staff recommendation is to grant family residence – neighborhood plan (SF-3-NP) combining district zoning. For a summary of the basis of Staff’s recommendation, see case manager comments on page 2. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: March 22, 2022: CITY COUNCIL ACTION: To be scheduled ORDINANCE NUMBER: ISSUES: None at this time. CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: The subject five platted, undeveloped lots are located along Viewpoint Drive east of its intersection with Nuckols Crossing Road, and zoned single family residence - standard lot – neighborhood plan (SF-2-NP) district. Viewpoint Drive is one of two primary access points for single family residences in the Viewpoint at Williamson Creek Phases I and II subdivision (which includes the Los Arboles HOA) to the south (SF-2-NP). There are large heavily treed, undeveloped tracts on the north side of Viewpoint Drive and the St. Elmo Tributary of Williamson Creek is further north (SF-2-NP; SF-2-CO-NP; DR-NP). Please refer to Exhibits A (Zoning Map), A-1 (Aerial Exhibit), and B (Recorded Replat). The Applicant has requested family residence – neighborhood plan (SF-3-NP) district zoning in order to build either two-family residences or duplexes on the lots. 1 of 11B-8 C14-2022-0013 Page 2 BASIS OF RECOMMENDATION: 1. The proposed zoning should be consistent with the purpose statement of the district sought. The family residence (SF-3) district is the designation for a moderate density single-family residential use and a duplex use on a lot that is a minimum of 5,750 square feet. An SF-3 district designation may be applied to a use in an existing single-family neighborhood with moderate sized lots or to new development of family housing on lots that are 5,750 square feet or more. A two-family residence allows for one single family residence, plus a second detached unit not to exceed 1,100 square feet or a floor-to-area ratio of 0.15 : 1, whichever is smaller on each lot. The detached unit is limited to 2 stories or 30 feet in height, and 550 square feet on the second story, if any. A duplex use that is designated in an SF-3 district is subject to development standards …

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B-09 (SP-2020-0162C - E 51st Street Multifamily Plan; District 1).pdf original pdf

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PLANNING COMMISSION SITE PLAN COMPATIBILITY WAIVER REQUEST REVIEW SHEET Austin Home Support (Kurt Thiemer) Southwest Engineers (Matt Dringenberg, P.E.) PLANNING COMMISSION DATE: March 22, 2022 CASE: SP-2020-0162C COUNCIL DISTRICT: 1 PROJECT NAME: 51st Street Multifamily ADDRESS OF SITE: 3001 E 51st Street APPLICANT: AGENT: AREA: 0.543 acre WATERSHED: Fort Branch (Urban) WATERSHED ORDINANCE: Comprehensive Watershed Ordinance C.I.P. STATUS: N/A T.I.A.: N/A CAPITOL VIEW: N/A PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT: The applicant is proposing a multifamily development with seven free-standing units, with associated improvements and is requesting a waiver from 25-2-1063 to allow for a reduced setback. EXISTING ZONING: The site is zoned MF-2-NP. The use and site plan comply with the zoning ordinance. DESCRIPTION OF WAIVER: Waiver request is as follows: LDC Section 25-2-1063(B): A person may not construct a structure 25 feet or less from property: 1) In an urban family residence (SF-5) or more restrictive zoning district; or 2) On which a use permitted in an SF-5 or more restrictive district is located. The applicant requests a waiver from a 25-foot to a five-foot compatibility setback for residences and related improvements. SUMMARY STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the waiver from LDC Section 25-2-1063 to reduce the Compatibility setback requirement from 25 feet to approximately five feet from adjacent MF-2-NP zoned properties used as single family. The site’s buildable area is constrained by several large trees, including a heritage live oak, and will be compatible with the scale of residential development in the surrounding area. CASE MANAGER: Christine Barton-Holmes, CNUa, LEED AP Christine.Barton-Holmes@austintexas.gov PHONE: 974-2788 1 of 7B-9 PROP. BUILDING CVR: 25% (5899 sf) PROP. IMP. CVRG.: 47% (11,141 sf) PROPOSED F.A.R.: NA PROP. HEIGHT: 35;29’11” PROVIDED PARKING: 14 spaces PROJECT INFORMATION: 23,653 square feet EXIST. ZONING: MF-2-NP MAX. BLDG. COVERAGE : 50% MAX. IMPERV. CVRG.: 60% ALLOWED F.A.R.: NA HEIGHT: 30’ per compatibility REQUIRED PARKING: 12 spaces PROPOSED ACCESS: from E 51st Street SUMMARY COMMENTS ON SITE PLAN: Land Use: The applicant requests a waiver from a 25-foot to a five-foot compatibility setback for four individual residences. The site is adjacent to single-family uses to the east and north, multifamily to the west, and undeveloped land to the south. The site plan will comply with all applicable regulations upon site plan approval. Environmental: The site is located with the Fort Branch Watershed, which is classified as an Urban Watershed. There are no critical environmental features. Transportation: Access to the proposed …

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B-10 (SPC-2021-0247C - Earl J. Pomerleau Pocket Park; District 1).pdf original pdf

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PLANNING COMMISSION SITE PLAN CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT REVIEW SHEET PC DATE: 3/22/2022 SPC 2021-0247C CASE NUMBER: PROJECT NAME: Earl J. Pomerleau Pocket Park ADDRESS: APPLICANT: AGENT: 1906 Patton Lane, Austin, TX 78704 City of Austin, Parks and Recreation Department 919 W 28th Half Street Austin, TX 78705 Meredith Kizewski, P.E. 360 Professional Services, Inc. P.O. Box 3639 Cedar Park, Texas 78630 (512) 354-4682 Fort Branch (Urban) CASE MANAGER: Randall Rouda, (512) 974-3338 or Randall.rouda@austintexas.gov WATERSHED: NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN: Windsor Park Neighborhood Plan PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The applicant proposes to develop a 1.93 acre public park (Community Recreation – Public Use) on a vacant site in the MF-3-NP (Multiple Family Residential – Neighborhood Plan) Zone, with associated water quality, utility, sidewalk, playground, and landscape improvements. SUMMARY STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the Conditional Use Permit. The site plan will comply with all requirements of the Land Development Code prior to its release. SUMMARY STAFF COMMENT ON SITE PLAN: The applicant proposes to provide landscaping, a pavilion, picnic tables, playground and fitness equipment, walking trails, water fountains and related amenities to create an approximately 2 acre pocket park on the north side of Patton Lane, west of Mira Loma Lane in the Windsor Park Neighborhood Plan Area. The proposed use meets the Land Development Code definition of Community Recreation – Public Use which is conditionally permitted in the MF-3-NP Zone. All Staff Comments regarding administrative compliance with municipal codes and standards have been met and no objections to the proposal have been received to date. PROJECT INFORMATION: SITE AREA 84,027 SF, 1.93 acres ZONING MF-3-NP (Multifamily Residential) PROPOSED USE Community Recreation (Public) PROPOSED IMPERVIOUS COVER 6,135 sq.ft. 7.3% PROPOSED BUILDING COVERAGE 1,000 sq.ft., 1.2% PROPOSED BUILDING HEIGHT PROPOSED F.A.R PROPOSED ACCESS PROPOSED PARKING 1 story, 15 feet 0.01:1 Patton Lane (Maintenance Only) 0 automobile (street parking is available), 6 bicycle 1 of 4B-10 SPC-2021-0247C NEIGHBORHOOD ORGANIZATIONS: Austin Independent School District Austin Lost and Found Pets Austin Neighborhoods Council Del Valle Community Coalition Friends of Austin Neighborhoods Neighborhood Empowerment Foundation Neighbors United for Progress Earl J. Pomerleau Pocket Park Page 2 Preservation Austin SELTexas Sierra Club, Austin Regional Group Windsor Park Neighborhood Association Windsor Park Neighborhood Plan Contact Team CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT REVIEW AND EVALUATION CRITERIA The following evaluation is included to provide staff position on each point of the conditional use permit criteria. Section 25-5-145 of the Land Development Code states: “The Commission …

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