BUILDING AND STANDARDS COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES Date: October 27, 2021 The Building and Standards Commission (BSC) convened at City Hall and via video conference for a regular hybrid meeting on Wednesday, October 27, 2021. The meeting was available for viewing live at http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live. Commission Members in Attendance: Chair Andrea Freiburger; Vice Chair Pablo Avila; Commissioners Sade Ogunbode, Wordy Thompson, John Green, Elizabeth Mueller, Timothy Stostad, Edgar Farrera and Edward Selig; and Ex Officio Commissioner Chief Thomas Vocke. Note: Commissioners Green and Stostad attended remotely. Staff in Attendance: Melanie Alley, Code Review Analyst/BSC Coordinator; Robert Moore, Austin Code Division Manager; Marlayna Wright; Supervisor; James Candelas, Program Specialist; Farah Presley, Investigator; Micheal Ezikemo, Inspector; Elaine Garrett, Assistant Director; Daniel Armstrong, Division Manager; Michael Dial, Code Supervisor; James Adams, Supervisor; Justin Brummer, Investigator; Willis Adams, Inspector; Khary Dumas, Inspector; Aurelio Martinez, Inspector; Johnny Serna, Inspector; Rick Coronado, Austin Water Assistant Director; Charles Arnold, Austin Water Supervisor; Lauren Khoury, Assistant City Attorney; Patricia Link, Assistant City Attorney; and Adam Ellis, CTM A/V Technician. CALL TO ORDER Chair Freiburger called the Commission Meeting to order at 6:37 p.m. APPROVAL OF MINUTES A motion was made by Commissioner Mueller for approval of the minutes from the September 22, 2021 regular meeting. The motion was seconded by Vice Chair Avila. The motion carried on a 9-0 vote. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION No one appeared for Citizen Communication at this meeting. PUBLIC HEARINGS Case(s): Case Number(s) 1. CL 2021-085126 The property was represented at the hearing by Lawrence Chang, attorney, and Josh Salinas. Chair Freiburger Magnolia Christian Church 3004 E. 12th Street Street Address Owner 1 8900 Austin, LLC 6121 Ponca Street R. Munson Investments, LLC 8900 N. IH 35 Service Road SB, Exteriors of Buildings 17, 18, 19, 20 & 21 (aka Orbit Apartments) admitted Staff Exhibits 1, 2A-2I. Commissioner Green moved to close the public hearing and adopt staff’s recommendation for demolition within 45 days, and on the 46th day, if compliance has not been achieved, the code official is authorized to proceed with demolition and, to assess all expenses incurred and file a lien for those expenses with Travis County Deed records. Commissioner Thompson seconded, and the motion carried on a 7-2 vote. Chair Freiburger and Vice Chair Avila voted against the motion. 2. CL 2021-156922 The property was represented at the hearing by John Buono, broker and agent, and Dan Stout. Chair Freiburger admitted Staff …
Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission (ICRC) October 27, 2021 at 6:00 p.m. Permitting and Development Center (PDC); Event Center 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Dr. Austin, TX 78752 CURRENT COMMISSION MEMBERS: Prabhu Kannan Brigham Morris Errol Hardin Eugene Schneider Erin Dempsey Luis Gonzalez, Vice-Chair Dr. Sterling Lands Hoang Le Shaina Kambo Sara Inés Calderón Selina Yee Christina Puentes, Chair Joshua Blank Camellia Falcon Members in Attendance Christina Puentes, Chair Luis Gonzalez, Vice Chair Joshua Blank Sara Inés Calderón Erin Dempsey Errol Hardin Shaina Kambo Sterling Lands Hoang Le Eugene Schneider Selina Yee Staff In Attendance Matthew Dugan, City's Planning Manager Patricia Fraga, Corrie Stokes, City Auditor, George Korbel, Mapping Specialist, David Richards, Legal Counsel (virtually) Christine Granados, ICRC Administrative Manager, Elizabeth Garcia, Notary, Amy Dang, Photographer MINUTES Meeting Goals: Certification of Final Map; Discussion of Final Report; Receive Updates from Working Groups/Subcommittees CALL TO ORDER Chair Puentes called the meeting to order at 6:06 p.m. with 11 members present. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Peck Young, with the NAACP/Hispanic Coalition addressed the commission. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The Oct. 6, 2021, meeting minutes were amended and approved without objection. 2. NEW BUSINESS The ICRC may discuss and take action on the following agenda items A. Certification of Final Map Discussion of annexations On Commissioner Yee's motion, Commissioner Land's second, after debate, the ICRC unanimously approved and adopted the final maps for City Council districts as they are on a roll call vote: Commissioner Kannan-not present Commissioner Morris-not present Commissioner Hardin-Yes Commissioner Schneider-Yes Commissioner Dempsey-Yes Vice Chair Gonzalez-Yes Commissioner Lands-Yes Commissioner Le-Yes Commissioner Kambo-Aye Commissioner Calderón-Yes Commissioner Yee-Aye Commissioner Blank-Aye Commissioner Falcon-not present Chair-Puentes-Aye The motion passed. B. Discussion and possible action on the procedure for the Final Report Commissioner Blank gave an update on final report and documents being emailed to each commissioner. Commissioner Hardin proposed translating the final report into different languages. C. Discussion and possible action of dates for future meetings Chair Puentes gave an update and Vice Chair Gonzalez proposed setting aside the third Wednesday evening of every month for future ICRC meetings: Nov. 17, 2021; Dec. 15, 2021; Jan. 19, 2022 and Feb. 16, 2022 as possible dates for future meetings. D. Updates from Working Groups/Subcommittees 1. Social Media/Press Release Working Group Commissioner Dempsey gave an update about creating an onboarding document for the final report subcommittee and continuing social media posts as needed. 2. Advertising/Website Working Group Commissioner Yee gave …
C14-2021-0009 1 ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET CASE: C14-2021-0009 – 1725 Toomey DISTRICT: 5 ZONING FROM: CS TO: MF-6 ADDRESS: 1725 Toomey Road SITE AREA: 0.90 Acres PROPERTY OWNER: 1725 Toomey LLC AGENT: Drenner Group (Amanda Swor) CASE MANAGER: Kate Clark (512-974-1237, kate.clark@austintexas.gov) STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends multifamily residence highest density (MF-6) district zoning. For a summary of the basis of staff’s recommendation, see page 3. SMALL AREA PLANNING JOINT COMMITTEE June 2, 2021 Forwarded to Planning Commission without a Recommendation. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: October 26, 2021 Scheduled for Planning Commission October 12, 2021 Approved neighborhood’s request to postpone to October 26, 2021 on the consent agenda. Vote: 9-0. [Commissioner Schneider – 1st, Commissioner Shieh – 2nd; Commissioner Praxis was off the dais; Vice Chair Hempel and Commissioners Azhar and Connolly were absent]. September 14, 2021 Approved neighborhood’s request to postpone to October 12, 2021 on the consent agenda. Vote: 11-0. [Vice Chair Hempel – 1st, Commissioner Azhar – 2nd; Commissioners Praxis and Shieh were absent.]. August 24, 2021 The public hearing portion for the Planning Commission meeting was canceled due to technical difficulties. July 27, 2021 Approved neighborhood’s request to postpone to August 24, 2021 on the consent agenda. Vote: 10-0. [Commissioner Schneider - 1st, Commissioner Azhar - 2nd; Chair Shaw and Commissioners Howard and Thompson were absent]. 1 of 60B-1 C14-2021-0009 2 July 13, 2021 Approved neighborhood’s request to postpone to July 27, 2021 on the consent agenda. Vote: 8-0. [Vice Chair Hempel - 1st, Commissioner Flores - 2nd; Commissioners Azhar, Howard, Rosa Praxis, Llanes Pulido and Schneider were absent]. CITY COUNCIL ACTION: October 21, 2021 Scheduled for City Council September 30, 2021 Approved staff’s postponement request to October 21, 2021 on the consent agenda. Vote: 10-0. [Mayor Adler was off the dais]. August 26, 2021 Approved staff’s request to postpone to September 30, 2021 on the July 29, 2021 Approved staff’s request to postpone to August 26, 2021 on the consent consent agenda. Vote: 11-0. agenda. Vote: 11-0. ORDINANCE NUMBER: ISSUES Staff has received comments in opposition to and in favor of this rezoning request. For all written or emailed comments, please see Exhibit C: Correspondence Received. Prior to this rezoning case being submitted, a tree permit (2020-127211 TP) was filed and approved to remove a heritage tree at this property. The following is a summary of the application timeline from the Community Tree Preservation Division: …
NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN AMENDMENT REVIEW SHEET DATE FILED: July 31, 2020 (In-cycle) October 26, 2021 NPA-2020-0015.03 6501 and 6705 Regiene Road NEIGHORHOOD PLAN: East MLK Combined Neighborhood Plan CASE#: PROJECT NAME: 6501 and 6705 Regiene Road PC DATES: September 28, 2021 ADDRESS/ES: DISTRICT AREA: 1 WATERSHED: Boggy Creek SITE AREA: APPLICANT/OWNER: KUNIKCO LLC (Daryl Kunik) AGENT: CASE MANAGER: Jesse Gutierrez EMAIL: jesse.gutierrez@austintexas.gov TYPE OF AMENDMENT: Change in Future Land Use Designation From: Industry Base District Zoning Change Drenner Group, Leah M. Bojo (512) 807-2918 To: Major Planned Development PHONE: 512-974-1606 Approx. 15.69 acres Related Zoning Case: C14-2020-0150 From: SF-2-NP & LI-NP To: LI-PDA-NP NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN ADOPTION DATE: November 7, 2002 PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: TBD CITY COUNCIL DATE: TBD ACTION: TBD STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Recommend applicant’s request of FLUM change to Major Planned Development 1 1 of 19B-2 BASIS FOR STAFF’S RECOMMENDATION: This 15.69-acre site located at 6501 & 6705 Regine Road currently has a FLUM designation of INDUSTRY. The site is undeveloped with no existing structures. There are a few single-family homes sandwiched between this property’s boundary lines. Directly north, a property was recently approved and rezoned from LI-NP to LI-PDA-NP. That case, 3443 Ed Bluestein Boulevard, proposes to redevelop 109.65 acres into a “mixed use, multi- tenant campus featuring a variety of commercial uses.” That project was approved for maximum building heights ranging from 120 feet to 400 feet across 4 tracts. Staff’s reasons for recommending this project at 6501 & 6705 Regiene Road include the various opportunities proposed. These include new multifamily residential, office, retail, restaurant, and industrial/creative spaces. The opportunity to potentially connect to a future CapMetro Green Line train station nearby, the opportunity to create a trail connecting to the Southern Walnut Creek Greenbelt, and most important the opportunity to participate in the City of Austin’s S.M.A.R.T. Housing Program. Although the area was once a productive industrial zone this property in particular has remained vacant. Now that the 100 plus acre property to the north has been approved for mixed use under PDA zoning, it would be hard to envision industry being applied to 6501 & 6705 Regiene Road in the future. There are still a lot of questions and variables of concern. Will this property connect in any way to the 109.65 acre project to the north? Connectivity to transit and pedestrian access within and surrounding the project area is a real concern to the Inclusive Planning …
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET CASE: C14-2020-0150 6705 and 6501 Regiene Road DISTRICT: 1 ZONING FROM: SF-2-NP and LI-NP TO: LI-PDA-NP ADDRESS: 6705 and 6501 Regiene Road SITE AREA: 15.69 acres PROPERTY OWNER: Kunikco LLC (Daryl Kunik) 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 for rezoning to LI-PDA-NP, with conditions. Staff conditions are listed below; Applicant’s overall request is outlined in Exhibit D. 1. The Applicant is requesting 275 feet of building height on the western portion of the property and 120 feet on the remainder of the site; Staff recommends a maximum of 120 feet across the entire property. 2. The Applicant is requesting Light manufacturing land use; Staff does not recommend this land use. a. If Light manufacturing land use is granted, the Applicant is requesting that breweries be a minimum of 50 feet from all residential land uses; Staff recommends that all Light manufacturing uses be setback 200 feet from all residential land uses. 3. A public restrictive covenant will be required for the associated TIA Memorandum. For a summary of the basis of staff’s recommendation, see case manager comments on page 2. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: October 26, 2021: September 28, 2021: To grant postponement to October 26, 2021 as requested by Staff and Neighborhood, on consent. CITY COUNCIL ACTION: TBD ORDINANCE NUMBER: 1 of 23B-3 C14-2020-0150 2 ISSUES: No issues at this time. CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: The subject property is located east of Ed Bluestein Boulevard and north of the proposed Capital Metro Green Line rail right of way. 89% of the undeveloped property is currently zoned LI-NP and 11% is zoned SF-2-NP. South and east of the property is the Walnut Creek Greenbelt, zoned P. Further south are residential properties zoned SF-2. Across Ed Bluestein Boulevard to the west is a mix of light industrial and commercial uses zoned CS-NP. Please see Exhibits A and B- Zoning Map and Aerial Exhibit. In addition to the subject property, two related tracts are currently under review by Staff that are requesting LI-PDA-NP, C14-2021-0157 and C14-2021-0158. These properties have the same Applicant as the subject property who has stated their intent to combine the tracts as one cohesive development. These requests were filed several months after this request and will be scheduled for public hearing when Staff review is completed. Please see Exhibit C- Related …
Planning Commission: October 26, 2021 DATE FILED: July 30, 2021 (In-cycle) NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN AMENDMENT REVIEW SHEET NEIGHORHOOD PLAN: University Hills/Windsor Park (Windsor Park) Combined CASE#: NPA-2021-0023.01.SH PROJECT NAME: Manor Road and Northeast Drive PC DATE: October 26, 2021 ADDRESS: 3209 Jack Cook Drive DISTRICT AREA: 1 SITE AREA: 0.517 acres OWNER/APPLICANT: AM1031, LLC (Managed by Anmol Mehra) AGENT: Drenner Group, PC (Leah M. Bojo) CASE MANAGER: Maureen Meredith, Housing and Planning Dept. PHONE: (512) 974-2695 STAFF EMAIL: Maureen.Meredith@austintexas.gov TYPE OF AMENDMENT: Change in Future Land Use Designation From: Single Family Base District Zoning Change To: Mixed Use To: LR-MU-V-NP Related Zoning Case: C14-2021-0133.SH From: SF-3-NP NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN ADOPTION DATE: August 9, 2007 CITY COUNCIL DATE: Date pending ACTION: 1 of 31B-4 Planning Commission: October 26, 2021 PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: October 26, 2021 - STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff supports the applicant’s request for Mixed Use land use. BASIS FOR STAFF’S RECOMMENDATION: Staff supports Mixed Use land use because the property has frontage along Manor Road which is an activity corridor on the Imagine Austin Growth Concept map and there is Mixed Use land use adjacent to the property to the east. 2 2 of 31B-4 Planning Commission: October 26, 2021 LAND USE DESCRIPTIONS EXISTING LAND USE ON THE PROPERTY Single family - Detached or two family residential uses at typical urban and/or suburban densities. Purpose 1. Preserve the land use pattern and future viability of existing neighborhoods; 2. Encourage new infill development that continues existing neighborhood patterns of development; and 3. Protect residential neighborhoods from incompatible business or industry and the loss of existing housing. Application 1. Existing single‐family areas should generally be designated as single family to preserve established neighborhoods; and 2. May include small lot options (Cottage, Urban Home, Small Lot Single Family) and two‐family residential options (Duplex, Secondary Apartment, Single Family Attached, Two‐Family Residential) in areas considered appropriate for this type of infill development. 3 3 of 31B-4 Planning Commission: October 26, 2021 PROPOSED LAND USE ON THE PROPERTY Mixed Use - An area that is appropriate for a mix of residential and non‐residential uses. Purpose 1. Encourage more retail and commercial services within walking distance of residents; 2. Allow live‐work/flex space on existing commercially zoned land in the neighborhood; 3. Allow a mixture of complementary land use types, which may include housing, retail, offices, commercial services, and civic uses (with the exception of government offices) to encourage linking …
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET DISTRICT: 1 TO: LR-MU-V-NP CASE: C14-2021-0133.SH Manor Road and Northeast Drive ZONING FROM: SF-3-NP ADDRESS: 3209 Jack Cook Drive SITE AREA: 0.517 acres PROPERTY OWNER: AM1031 LLC (Anmol Mehra) CASE MANAGER: Heather Chaffin (512-974-2122, heather.chaffin@austintexas.gov) STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff supports the Applicant’s request for rezoning to LR-MU-V-NP, with the condition that Service station land use be a prohibited use, making the recommendation LR-MU- V-CO-NP. The Applicant agrees to this recommendation. AGENT: Drenner Group PC (Leah Bojo) For a summary of the basis of staff’s recommendation, see case manager comments on page 2. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: October 26, 2021: CITY COUNCIL ACTION: TBD ORDINANCE NUMBER: 1 of 10B-5 C14-2021-0133.SH 2 ISSUES: As a SMART Housing project, the Applicant is proposing 10 condominium units for sale with 4 of the units to be sold to households at or below 80% Median Family Income (MFI). The project will be subject to a minimum 1-year affordability period after issuance of a certificate of occupancy unless funding requirements are longer. Please see Exhibit C- SMART Housing Letter. The property is located on Manor Road, a Future Core Transit Corridor designated by Code as suitable for Vertical mixed use building (V/VMU) development. CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: The subject property is located one lot northwest of the intersection of Manor Road and Northeast Drive with frontage on Manor Road to the south and Jack Cook Drive to the north. The property is currently zoned SF-3-NP and is developed with a single family residence. Immediately at the intersection of Manor Road and Northeast Drive is a lot zoned LR-MU- V-CO-NP that is developed with a single family residence. The conditional overlay on this property prohibits service station land use; the Applicant has agreed to include the same condition on the rezoning property. Immediately west of the rezoning tract is a lot zoned SF-3-NP which has Affordability Unlocked certification and other approvals for a Group housing development that will be operated by Casa Marianella for refugees seeking asylum. Further west are properties zoned MF-2-NP that are developed with a range of residential land uses. Across Jack Cook Drive to the north are properties zoned SF-3-NP that are developed with a range of residential land uses, including nonconforming townhouse/ condominium land uses. Across Manor Road to the south are properties zoned SF-3-NP and GR-V-NP that are developed with single family residential and service station land uses. …
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET CASE:C14-2021-0137 – 3427 Jefferson Street DISTRICT: 10 ZONING FROM: LR-NP TO: CS-NP ADDRESS: 3427 Jefferson Street SITE AREA: 0.16 acres (6,969 sq. ft.) PROPERTY OWNER: Estate of Tom Wiley (Lindabeth Doby, Executor) AGENT: Metcalfe Wolff Stuart & Williams, LLP (Michele Rogerson Lynch) CASE MANAGER: Wendy Rhoades (512-974-7719, wendy.rhoades@austintexas.gov) STAFF RECOMMENDATION: The Staff recommendation is to grant general commercial services – neighborhood plan (CS-NP) combining district zoning. For a summary of the basis of staff’s recommendation, see case manager comments on pages 2 – 3. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: October 26, 2021: October 12, 2021: APPROVED A POSTPONEMENT REQUEST BY THE NEIGHBORHOOD TO OCTOBER 26, 2021, BY CONSENT [R. SCHNEIDER; J. SHIEH – 2ND] (9-0) S. PRAXIS – NOT PRESENT FOR PASSAGE OF THE CONSENT AGENDA; A. AZHAR, J. CONNOLLY, C. HEMPEL – ABSENT CITY COUNCIL ACTION: November 18, 2021 : ORDINANCE NUMBER: 1 of 23B-6 C14-2021-0137 2 ISSUES: Neither building elevations nor site plans were submitted with the rezoning application. Telephone calls to staff from neighbors focused on their concern about the potential height or scale of the building and volume of additional traffic that will be generated from the building. All correspondence received is attached at the back of this packet. CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: The rezoning tract (“Tract”) is a through lot with frontage on Jefferson Street and Glenview Avenue. The Tract is 0.16 acres (6,969 square feet) and currently has neighborhood commercial- neighborhood plan (LR-NP) combining district zoning. Applicant proposes to assemble the adjacent general commercial services-neighborhood plan (CS-NP) combining district zoned lots with the rezoned subject Tract to develop an office and commercial building. The combined area of the general commercial services-neighborhood plan (CS-NP) combining district zoned lots and the Tract is 0.464 acres (20,210 square feet). The proposed building would have about 36,000 square feet of office uses and 5,000 square feet of Commercial uses. West 35th Street is a Core Transit Corridor and classified in the Austin Strategic Mobility Plan (ASMP) as a level 3 road. Jefferson Street is a level 2 road. There are 2 through lanes and a bike lane in each direction and a center turn lane. Both sides of W. 35th St. have sidewalks. Using the #19 MetroBus: the trip to the UT Keeton Station is 16 minutes. The trip to Republic Square Station is 28 minutes including the 5-minute (0.2 mile) walk to the stop …
C14-2021-0154 1 ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET CASE: C14-2021-0154 – Clawson Road Residences DISTRICT: 5 ZONING FROM: SF-3 TO: MF-2 ADDRESS: 4000 Clawson Road SITE AREA: 1.07 acres PROPERTY OWNER: Heartwood REG Holdings, LLC (Chris Affinito) AGENT: Alice Glasco Consulting (Alice Glasco) CASE MANAGER: Kate Clark (512-974-1237, kate.clark@austintexas.gov) STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends multifamily residence low density (MF-2) district zoning. For a summary of the basis of staff’s recommendation, see page 2. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: October 26, 2021 Scheduled for Planning Commission CITY COUNCIL ACTION: November 18, 2021 To be Scheduled for City Council ORDINANCE NUMBER: ISSUES There are no known issues at this time and staff has not received any written or emailed comments in favor of or in opposition to this rezoning case. CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: This property is located on the west side of Clawson Road and is zoned SF-3. It is just over an acre in size and is currently developed with a single-family residential unit. Adjacent zoning consists of MF-2 to the north, SF-6 to the south and SF-3 to the west. Across Clawson Road to the east are SF-5-CO and SF-3 zoned properties. From the applicant’s application, they are requesting MF-2 to construct up to 19 townhome residential units. 1 of 10B-7 C14-2021-0154 2 BASIS OF RECOMMENDATION: 1. Zoning changes should promote compatibility with adjacent and nearby uses. This property is currently between two tracts, one zoned MF-2 and the other SF-6. Rezoning this property to MF-2 would be compatible and consistent with the existing zoning pattern along this street. EXISTING ZONING AND LAND USES: Zoning Land Uses Site North South East West SF-3 MF-2 SF-6 SF-3 Single-family residential Multi-family residential Single-family residential Single-family residential SF-5-CO and SF-3 Multi-family and single-family residential NEIGHBORHOOD PLANNING AREA: South Lamar Combined NP Area - South Lamar (suspended) TIA: A traffic impact analysis shall be required at the time of site plan if triggered per LDC 25- 6-113. WATERSHED: West Bouldin Creek Watershed OVERLAYS: Residential Design Standards, Selected Sign Ordinances SCHOOLS: Joslin Elementary, Covington Middle and Crockett High Schools NEIGHBORHOOD ORGANIZATIONS Austin Independent School District Preservation Austin Austin Lost and Found Pets SELTexas Austin Neighborhoods Council Sierra Club, Austin Regional Group Friends of Austin Neighborhoods South Central Coalition Homeless Neighborhood Association South Lamar Neighborhood Assn. Neighborhood Empowerment Foundation Perry Grid 614 TNR BCP - Travis County Natural Resources 2 of 10B-7 C14-2021-0154 3 AREA CASE HISTORIES: C14-2021-0115 SF-3 …
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN: Windsor Road HLC DATE: September 27, 2021 PC DATE: 10-26-2021 CASE NUMBER: C14H-2021-0144 2021 CC DATE: 11-18-2021 APPLICANT: Claire Oswalt (property owner) HISTORIC NAME: Rubinett House WATERSHED: Shoal Creek ADDRESS OF PROPOSED ZONING CHANGE: 3004 Belmont Circle ZONING CHANGE: SF-3-NP to SF-3-H-NP COUNCIL DISTRICT: 10 STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends the proposed zoning change from SF-3-NP (single family residence- neighborhood plan) to SF-3-H-NP (single family residence-historic landmark-neighborhood plan combining district zoning). QUALIFICATIONS FOR LANDMARK DESIGNATION: Architecture and historical associations HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION ACTION: N/A PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: N/A DEPARTMENT COMMENTS: The property is within the 2021 North Central Austin historic resource survey area. CITY COUNCIL DATE: N/A ORDINANCE READINGS: N/A CASE MANAGER: Kalan Contreras NEIGHBORHOOD ORGANIZATIONS: Austin Independent School District, Austin Lost and Found Pets, Austin Neighborhoods Council, Bryker Woods Neighborhood Association, Central West Austin Neighborhood Plan Contact Team, Friends of Austin Neighborhoods, Homeless Neighborhood Association, Neighborhood Empowerment Foundation, Preservation Austin, SELTexas, Save Historic Muny District, Shoal Creek Conservancy, Sierra Club, Austin Regional Group, West Austin Neighborhood Group BASIS FOR RECOMMENDATION: The house’s near-pristine integrity enables it to clearly communicate its historical associations with the development of the Belmont subdivisions, the life and community impact of original owners Shirley and Jarrell Rubinett, the career of architects Lundgren & Maurer, and the character-defining features of Midcentury Modern residential architecture in Austin. Architecture: This architect-designed Midcentury Modern house derives significance from both its historical associations and its architecture. The house is associated with prominent local and international architecture firm, Lundgren & Maurer. It is a rare surviving example of their residential design in Austin, exhibiting many of the key character-defining features of their style. Even if considered without the association with Lundgren & Maurer, the house holds architectural significance as an exceptionally intact example of the regional adaptation of Midcentury Modern architecture popularized in 1950s Austin. See pages F-9 and F-10 in the following application for additional architectural descriptions. Historical Associations: The house is representative of significant trends in community planning and development and development in midcentury Austin, and it also is associated with significant individuals—Shirley and Jarrell “Tank” Rubinett—who played important roles in Austin’s business community and Jewish community in the late twentieth ORDINANCE NUMBER: N/A PHONE: 512-974-2727 ACTION: N/A 1 of 3B-8 century. From the beginning of their time in Austin, Shirley and Jarrell Rubinett became deeply involved with Congregation Agudas Achim and Austin’s Jewish …
M E M O R A N D U M TO: Andrew Rivera, Planning Commission Coordinator FROM: Mashell Smith, Property Agent Senior Land Management, Development Services Department DATE: October 18, 2021 SUBJECT: F#2021-047001 Right-of-Way Vacation 21,092 square feet of Harvey Street Attached is the Application Packet and Master Comment Report pertaining to the right-of-way vacation application for an approximately 21,092 square foot portion of land abutting (east of) commonly known as 3001 E. 12th Street. The right of way is an undeveloped section of Harvey Street traversing diagonally from Sol Wilson Avenue, north, to E. 12th Street. The proposed vacation tract will be added to the abutting parcels. Future development has not been shared with staff. All affected departments and private utility franchise stakeholders have reviewed the application and recommend approval, subject to the following reviewers’ conditions: 1. Austin Water Utility: o A wastewater line easement will be retained to cover the existing wastewater manhole and wastewater line with the requested area for vacation. Public notice was sent to owners within 300’ of the area to be vacated. At time of this memo there have been no responses. The applicant has requested that this i tem be submi tted for placement on the October 26, 2021, Planning Commission Agenda. Staff contact: Mashell Smith, Land Management, Property Agent Senior Development Services Department, 512-974-7079, mashell.smith@austintexas.gov Applicant: Pam Madere, Jackson Walker, LLP (512) 236-2048 pmadere@jw.com Abutting Landowners: 2017 Shaw Garage, LP, 2017 Perry Tract, LP, 2017 Hobbes LP, NMF Housing 1, 3007 East 12th Street Condominium, 2018 Commercial Fund 2 LP The applicant and/or property owner’s representative will be present at the meeting to answer any questions regarding future development and vacation request. Attachments: Application Packet and Master Comment Report 1 of 52B-9 APPLICATION FOR STREET OR ALLEY VACATION File No. _______________________ Department Use Only DATE: _____________________________ Department Use Only TYPE OF VACATION Type of Vacation: Street: _____; Alley: _____; ROW _____ Hundred Block: _____________________ Name of Street/Alley/ROW: ______________________________________ Is it constructed: Yes No Property address: _______________________________________________________________________ Purpose of vacation: _____________________________________________________________________ PROPERTY DESCRIPTION ADJACENT TO AREA TO BE VACATED Parcel #: _____________________________________________________________________________ Survey & Abstract No.: _________________________________________________________________ Lot(s): _______________ Block: _________ Outlot: __________________________________________ Subdivision Name: _____________________________________________________________________ Plat Book ___________ Page Number __________ Document Number ___________________________ Neighborhood Association Name: _________________________________________________________ Address including zip code: ______________________________________________________________ RELATED CASES Existing Site Plan (circle one): YES / NO Subdivision: Case (circle one): YES / NO Zoning Case …
PLANNING COMMISSION SITE PLAN CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT REVIEW SHEET CASE NUMBER: SPC-2021-0131A PC DATE: 10/26/21 PROJECT NAME: Zilker Café ADDRESS OF APPLICATION: 2133 William Barton Dr. AREA: The applicant is requesting a change of use for a portion of Zilker Park to Parks and Recreation Services Special Use. The requested use totals 6,673 square feet depicted on the site plan included in the back up materials. COUNCIL DISTRICT: 8 (512) 974-9455 (512) 974-9490 Phone: (512) 974-2711 Renee.Johns@austintexas.gov City of Austin (Christina Bies) 919 W 28th Half St Austin, Texas, 78705 City of Austin – Parks and Recreation Department (Liana Kallivoka) 919 W 28th Half St Austin, TX 78705 APPLICANT: AGENT: CASE MANAGER: Renee Johns PROPOSED USE: Parks and Recreation Services (Special) EXISTING ZONING: P/PH NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN: NA/Zilker PROPOSED USE: The applicant is requesting approval of a Conditional Use for a Parks and Recreation Services-Special Use in P (Public)/ PH (Public Historic) zoning within a portion of Zilker Park. The Parks and Recreation Services Special Use will total 6,673 square feet. SUMMARY STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the conditional use permit. The Parks and Recreation Services Special Use allows for the sale of alcoholic beverages at a predetermined area on this site. The site plan complies with code. Parks and Recreation Board: Per 25-2-625 (E)(4) “The Land Use Commission may not consider a site plan until it receives a recommendation from the Parks and Recreation Board.” Recommendation denied on September 28th. Draft of meeting minutes is included in the backup documentation, as official approved minutes will not be available until after October 26th. PROJECT INFORMATION Area of proposed CUP Existing Zoning Watershed Watershed Ordinance Traffic Impact Analysis Capitol View Corridor Proposed Access Proposed Impervious Cover Proposed Building Coverage Height Parking required: P zoning 6,673 square feet of Recreation Services Special Conditional Use P/PH Barton Creek Current Code NA Not applicable William Barton Drive NA NA NA 42 required/215 provided 1 of 10B-11 EXISTING ZONING AND LAND USES P/PH Site ZONING P P/PH P P LAND USES Parks and Recreation Services Parks and Recreation Services (Special) Park and Recreation Services (General) Park and Recreation Services (General)/ Barton Springs Pool Park and Recreation Services (General) Park and Recreation Services (General) North South East West CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT REVIEW AND EVALUATION CRITERIA The following evaluation is included to provide staff evaluation on each point of the conditional use permit criteria. Section 25-5-145 of …
REGULAR MEETING OF THE HISPANIC/LATINO QUALITY OF LIFE RESOURCE ADVISORY COMMISSION TUESDAY, OCTOBER 26, 2021 AT 5:30 PM EMMA S. BARRIENTOS MEXICAN AMERICAN CULTURAL CENTER – Outside in the Zócalo 600 RIVER STREET AUSTIN, TX 78701 CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Amanda Afifi, District 2, Chair Sharon Vigil, District 7, Vice-Chair Ricardo Garay, District 3 Lourdes Zuniga, District 10 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 District 1- Vacant District 8 – Vacant District 9 - Vacant AGENDA 1. APPROVAL OF JUNE, JULY, AND AUGUST MEETING MINUTES 2. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON SUSPENSION OF ROBERT’S RULES OF ORDER 3. PUBLIC BRIEFINGS a. None. 4. STAFF BRIEFINGS a. Emma S. Barrientos Phase 2 Schematic Design – Christina Bies, Parks and Recreation; Heidi Tse, Public Works; Mari Boren, Public Works; Chad Lewallen, Public Works 5. NEW BUSINESS a. Discussion and possible action regarding letter of support for Academia Cuauhtli/Cuauhtli Academy b. Discussion and possible action regarding 2022 Meeting Schedule 6. OLD BUSINESS Discussion and possible action: a. Economic Development and Access to Affordable Housing work group (Commissioners Garcia and Zuniga) 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, Commissioners Peña and Zuniga) f. COVID-19 Work Group (Commissioner Zuniga) g. Education Work Group (Chair Afifi, Vice-Chair Vigil, Commissioners Zuniga and Garcia) h. Public Safety Work Group (Chair Afifi and Commissioner Peña) i. Arts and Culture Work Group (Chair Afifi) j. Strategic Initiatives and HLQOL Report (All Commissioners) 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 Amanda Jasso at City of Austin Equity Office at 512-974-9107 for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Hispanic/Latino Quality of Life Resource Advisory Commission please contact Amanda Jasso at Amanda.Jasso@austintexas.gov
PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD October 26, 2021 – 6:00pm City Hall Boards and Commissions Room, Room 1101 301 W. Second Street, Austin, Texas 78701 Some members of the Parks and Recreation Board may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live. PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD MEMBERS: Vacant (D-3) Dawn Lewis (D-10), Chair Richard DePalma (Mayor), Vice Chair Vacant (D-4) Nina Rinaldi (D-1) Anna L. Di Carlo (D-2) Sarah Faust (D-5) Lisa Hugman (D-6) AGENDA Nancy Barnard (D-7) Kim Taylor (D-8) Laura Cottam Sajbel (D-9) CALL TO ORDER CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 10 speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Approve the minutes of the Parks and Recreation Board regular meeting of September 28, 2021. B. NEW BUSINESS: PRESENTATION, DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ITEMS CONSENT 1. Discussion and possible action regarding a recommendation to the City Council regarding an ordinance waiving up to $9,315 in Parks and Recreation Department Asian American Resource Center rental fees for Austin Community College; and authorizing the negotiation and execution of an Interlocal Agreement with Austin Community College to provide classrooms at the Asian American Resource Center for English as a Second Language classes and potentially other adult education programs free of charge. (PARD Long Range Plan Strategies – Program Alignment; SD23 Outcomes – Economic Opportunity and Affordability, Culture and Lifelong Learning) Presenter(s): Bianca Xoyamayagua-Galvan, Acting Culture and Arts Education Supervisor, Parks and Recreation Department 2. Discussion and possible action regarding a recommendation to the City Council regarding the negotiation and execution of an amendment to an existing contract with Interment Services, Inc. for continued interment services at city cemeteries and to extend the term by two years. Page 1 of 2 (SD23 Outcomes – Economic Opportunity and Affordability, Health and Environment and Government that Works for All) Presenter(s): Tonja Walls-Davis, Division Manager and Jason Walker, Parks Grounds Manager, Parks and Recreation Department NON-CONSENT 3. Presentation, discussion and possible action regarding a recommendation to the Parks and Recreation Director supporting the naming of the ballfield at Pan American Neighborhood Park. (SD23 Outcomes – Health and Environment) Presenter(s): Kimberly McNeeley, Director, Parks and Recreation Department 4. Presentation, discussion and possible action regarding a recommendation to the Planning Commission for the approval of a Conditional Use Permit …
PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD September 28, 2021 MINUTES The Parks and Recreation Board convened in a regular meeting on Tuesday, September 28, 2021 at 301 W. Second Street in Austin, Texas. Chair Lewis called the meeting to order at 6:06pm. Board Members in Attendance: Dawn Lewis, Richard DePalma, Nancy Barnard, Laura Cottam Sajbel, Sarah Faust, Nina Rinaldi and Kimberly Taylor. Board Members in Attendance Remotely: Anna Di Carlo and Lisa Hugman. Board Member Di Carlo joined the meeting at 6:48pm. Board Member Hugman departed the meeting at approximately 8:15pm. Staff in Attendance: Kimberly McNeeley, Liana Kallivoka, Lucas Massie, Suzanne Piper, Scott Grantham, Denisha Cox, Christina Bies, Gregory Montes, Grishma Shah, George Maldonado, Steven Prather, Jennifer Massie-Gore, David Hernandez, Ron Crane, Brent Bassett and Sammi Curless. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Kevin Reinis – Austin Rowing Club update. A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The minutes from the special called meeting of September 14, 2021 were approved on Board Member Taylor motion, Board Member Faust second on a 7-0 with Board Member Rinaldi abstaining, Board Member Di Carlo absent and two vacancies. Due to potential time constraints and the number of interested speakers, Chair Lewis moved Item B4 to be heard as the first New Business item. B. NEW BUSINESS: PRESENTATION, DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ITEMS 1. Presentation, discussion and possible action regarding a recommendation to the Planning Commission related to a Conditional Use Permit for the sale of wine and beer at the Zilker Cafe. Board Member Faust made a motion that the Parks and Recreation Board recommend to the Planning Commission that the Conditional Use Permit for the sale of wine and beer at Zilker Café be denied and further move that the recommendation applies to any other City Council or Board that considers the item; Chair Lewis seconded the motion. The Page 1 of 4 motion passed on an 8-1 vote with two vacancies. Those voting aye were: Chair Lewis, Vice Chair DePalma, Board Members Barnard, Cottam Sajbel, Di Carlo, Faust, Hugman and Taylor. Those voting nay were Board Member Rinaldi. 2. Presentation, discussion and possible action regarding a recommendation to the Director for approval of Temporary Use Work and Staging Area (7,204 sq. ft.), not to exceed 30 Calendar Days on parkland located at Lower Bull Creek Greenbelt (7806 N Capital of Texas Hwy). Total Mitigation Value is $2,251. Vice Chair DePalma made a motion to recommend to the Director the …
Item B1: Discussion and possible action regarding a recommendation to the City Council regarding an ordinance waiving up to $9,315 in Parks and Recreation Department Asian American Resource Center rental fees for Austin Community College; and authorizing the negotiation and execution of an Interlocal Agreement with Austin Community College to provide classrooms at the Asian American Resource Center for English as a Second Language classes and potentially other adult education programs free of charge. Contracts and Concessions Committee heard this item on October 12, 2021 and recommended the item advance to the Parks and Recreation Board for consideration on a vote of 4-0 with one vacancy.
INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN AUSTIN COMMUNITY COLLEGE AND THE CITY OF AUSTIN FOR FACILITY USE AND ADULT EDUCATION PROGRAMMING AT THE ASIAN AMERICAN RESOURCE CENTER Agreement Overview Austin Community College (ACC) has received federal and state grant funding to provide Adult Education Programming including English as a Second Language (“ESL”) course instruction at the City of Austin’s Asian American Resource Center (“AARC”). ACC wishes to hold ESL classes and potentially other Adult Education Programs at the AARC, and the City wishes to provide space for such classes at mutually agreed upon dates and times. ACC’s Adult Education Programming provides classes in English as a Second Language, literacy and civics, and GED preparation. The purpose of the ESL Program is to help Austin residents learn basic English in order to succeed. These are survival classes for beginner students, who primarily want to learn English for everyday life, employment skills enhancement, and to assist in situations such as obtaining housing, shopping, and communicating at work. What is the Purpose of the Agreement? This is an interlocal agreement between the City of Austin and Austin Community College to establish the roles and responsibilities of the parties. What Programs Are Provided? • Up to three levels of ESL classes (Basic - Level 4), free of charge. What is the Term of the Agreement? The initial term for this agreement is one year and will be renewed automatically on the anniversary date for five successive 12-month terms. What Services and Deliverables Will ACC Provide? • ACC will offer ESL classes and potentially other Adult Education programs free of charge. • ACC will manage student registrations and provide any necessary class materials and • ACC will secure qualified instructors, as well as any other personnel needed to effectively equipment. conduct each class. What Services and Deliverables Will the City Provide? • The City may promote the classes at the AARC. Page 1 of 2 INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN AUSTIN COMMUNITY COLLEGE AND THE CITY OF AUSTIN FOR FACILITY USE AND ADULT EDUCATION AT THE ASIAN AMERICAN RESOURCE CENTER • The City will provide access to the facility, classrooms and reasonable assistance with room set-up. What are the Next Steps? • Request for City Council Action – November 18, 2021 • ACC Board of Trustees Action - TBD • Negotiate and Execute Agreement with ACC Page 2 of 2
Item B2: Discussion and possible action regarding a recommendation to the City Council regarding the negotiation and execution of an amendment to an existing contract with Interment Services, Inc. for continued interment services at city cemeteries and to extend the term by two years. Contracts and Concessions Committee heard this item on October 12, 2021 and recommended the item advance to the Parks and Recreation Board for consideration on a vote of 4-0 with one vacancy.
CEMETERY OPERATIONS Parks and Recreation Board October 26, 2021 MISSION STATEMENT | Cemetery Operations strives to honor the past, present, and future of Austin’s sacred municipal burial grounds with integrity, empathy, and respect. VISION STATEMENT | Cemetery Operations utilizes available resources to provide the best quality of service and care to our diverse community and historic cemeteries. Cemetery Operations The Founding of Historic Cemeteries 1839 • Oakwood Cemetery 1872 • Stanley- Nolen 1878 • Cemetery at Longview Park 1898 • Plummers Cemetery 1915 • Oakwood Cemetery Annex 1926 • Evergreen Cemetery 1927 • Austin Memorial Cemetery 2 Cemetery Operations Background and History Public Works Department manages cemeteries. • 26 Full-Time Employees (All are Grounds employees (with 15 Seasonal). • Public Works management ends in 1986. • 1990-2013 Intercare assumes management of cemeteries. Parks and Recreation Department takes on management responsibility. • 2013- Present • April 1, 2013, PARD assumed management of the City of Austin municipal cemeteries, and the cemetery team was established to handle the administration, interment, and maintenance functions. • 23 Full-time Employees: 6 administrative and 17 grounds (5 Seasonal) • Cemetery Operations maintain 200+ acres of cemetery land, which consists of over 80,000 burials • An average of 600 interments per year and 800 space sales 3 Progression of Contract Cemetery Operations Background and History (cont’d.) 1990-2013 PARD contracted with a vendor to manage all cemetery responsibilities. April 2013 Due to several years of stakeholder complaints and documented vendor mismanagement, PARD began directly managing the sales, operations, and maintenance areas. PARD contracted with ISI to provide interments and burials services. November 28, 2018 PARD amended the existing contract with vendor for interments and burial services only and assumed settings in- house. Currently, the vendor performs grave opening/closing and graveside preparation and set-up services at all five (5) municipal cemeteries. 4 Cemetery Operations Interment Contract In June 2013, City Council approved a five-year contract, for $3.8 million, with Interment Services, Inc. In November 2018, under Resolution 20181115- 022, with the direction to return to Council for approval of contract extension options, City Council approved a three-year extension option. Staff estimates the need to continue to outsource these services, thus utilizing the remaining two years options extension. Without this extension, the contract for burial and interment services expires November 28, 2021. 5 Cemetery Operations At the moment… • PARD staff is actively managing interments in all five of the …
Austin Parks and Recreation Department Naming Proposal for Ballfield at Pan Am Neighborhood Park Tony “TC” Castillo Kimberly McNeeley, Director October 26, 2021 Pan American Neighborhood Park Sometimes referenced as the A.B. Cantu/Pan American Neighborhood Park Located at 307 Chicon St., Austin, Texas 78702 5.235 Acres District 3 2 Neighborhood Park History Park established in 1955-1956 Home of the Oswald A.B. Cantu/Pan American Recreation Center Park Amenities playground, community garden and Tennis/Pickleball Courts Home of the Hillside Theater • Concert Series • Political Rally’s • Smaller Special Events 3 History of Nominee Tony “TC” Castillo 1946-1971 Served on the Pan Am Advisory Board- and received 25thAnniversary Recipient Outstanding Male-Participant Johnston High School Teacher of the Year Texas Fastpitch “Father of the Year” National Latin American Softball Hall of Honor Inductee 1982 1991 1999 Community sports leader, umpire and coach for East Austin (fastpitch softball, golf, little league, basketball, etc.) Board Member for Parks and Recreation Department and Pan Am Recreation Advisory Board Center History/Government Teacher and Coach at Johnston High School for 33 years 4 Community Support Naming application submitted to Parks and Recreation Department. Application back up contains list of 28 supporters with contact information The following supports provided letters of endorsement Ernesto Nieto, President and Founder of National Hispanic Institute Bill Koen of Joe Koen and Son Jewelers Herbert C. Martinez President/CEO Real Estate Executives of Austin Arturo Gil, Former Teammate, PARB Member and PARD lifeguard Augustine Garza, Deputy Director of Admissions, University of Texas at Austin Gilbert Rodriguez, CEO American GI Forum of Texas, Inc. Fidel Acevedo, President League of United Latin American Citizens Honorable Elisabeth Earle, Travis County Judge has expressed support 5 Requested PARB Action Make a recommendation to the Parks and Recreation Director regarding the naming of the ballfield at Pan American Neighborhood Park in honor of Tony “TC” Castillo. 6 Questions
