APPEAL TO PLANNING COMMISISON PARKLAND REQUIREMENT REVIEW SHEET 4 North Loop 403 Koenig Lane CS-MU-V-CO-NP Planning Commission: September 28, 2021 Koenig Lane Multifamily Michael Whellan Michael Whellan 201 E Koenig Lane Management, LLC, John Needham CASE NUMBER: SP-2020-0419C Parks Board: September 14, 2021 CASE NAME: DISTRICT: ADDRESS: ZONING: APPELLANT: APPLICANT: OWNER: NEIGHBOR- -HOOD PLAN: PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD ACTION: September 14, 2021: Board Member Barnard made a motion to recommend to the Planning Commission to deny the applicant's request to exclusively pay fee in lieu of land dedication for Koenig Multifamily (SP-2020-0419C); Board Member Cottam Sajbel second the motion. The motion passed on a 6-0 vote with Vice Chair DePalma and Board Members Hugman and Rinaldi absent and two vacancies. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: To be heard on September 28, 2021 PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT: The applicant is proposing to construct 434 multifamily units and 2,500 sq ft of mixed commercial use in a multi-story building with a multi-level parking garage, driveways to Koenig Lane, Avenue F and E 56th Street, and site utilities. APPEAL REQUEST: The Appellant filed an appeal of the Parks and Recreation Department (PARD) decision to require land for this site plan, and requested to pay fee in lieu. This action is described in Land Development Code 25-1-605 (F); the appeal is to the Planning Commission, who will make the final decision. The case has already been heard by Park and Recreation Board, and a recommendation made (see above). 1 of 72B-10 2 SP-2020-0419C Koenig Lane Multifamily SUMMARY STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends upholding PARD’s original requirement to dedicate land as part of this site plan; and denial of the applicant’s request to pay fee in lieu. This Site Development Permit is requesting an appeal of the park land determination under 25-1- 605 (F). This site plan is located on 6.5 acres in a critically park deficient area and proposing 434 multifamily units owing 6.9 acres of parkland. The applicant is required to dedicate 0.98 acres of parkland (15% gross site area Urban Core Cap) on the site, and pay the remaining amount in fees-in-lieu to satisfy parkland dedication requirements (per code criteria 25-1- 602(B)). Due to the 15% Urban Core Cap, the applicant is satisfying the majority of their park requirements (86%) with a fee in-lieu payment. The criteria for the decision of whether to require land vs. fee in lieu are listed in 25-1-605. (B). In determining whether …
REGULAR MEETING OF THE HISPANIC/LATINO QUALITY OF LIFE RESOURCE ADVISORY COMMISSION TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 2021 AT 5:30 PM EMMA S. BARRIENTOS MEXICAN AMERICAN CULTURAL CENTER – BLACK BOX THEATER 600 RIVER STREET AUSTIN, TX 78701 CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Amanda Afifi, Chair Sharon Vigil, Vice-Chair Ricardo Garay Lourdes Zuniga Zaira R. Garcia CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Each speaker will have three minutes to speak Felicia Peña Sandy Ramirez Angelica Erazo Maria C. Solis 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. Project Connect Racial Equity Anti-Displacement Tool – Brion Oaks, Equity Officer; Amanda Jasso, Equity Office; Susana Almanza, Racial Equity Catalyst; Gavino Fernandez, Racial Equity Catalyst b. 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 6. OLD BUSINESS Discussion and possible action: a. Economic Development and Access to Affordable Housing work group (Commissioners Erazo, 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, Zuniga, and Erazo) 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 Commissioners Erazo and 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
PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA Tuesday, September 28, 2021 The Planning Commission will convene at 6:00 PM on Tuesday, September 28, 2021 at Austin City Hall, Council Chambers, Room 1001 301 W. Second Street, Austin, TX. Some members of the Planning Commission may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Awais Azhar Joao Paulo Connolly Grayson Cox Yvette Flores – Secretary Claire Hempel – Vice-Chair Patrick Howard Jennifer Mushtaler Solveij Rosa Praxis Carmen Llanes Pulido Jessica Cohen – Ex-Officio Robert Schneider Todd Shaw – Chair James Shieh – Parliamentarian Jeffrey Thompson Richard Mendoza – Ex-Officio Arati Singh - AISD Ex-Officio EXECUTIVE SESSION (No public discussion) The Planning Commission will announce it will go into Executive Session, if necessary, pursuant to Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code, to receive advice from Legal Counsel on matters specifically listed on this agenda. The Commission may not conduct a closed meeting without the approval of the city attorney. Private Consultation with Attorney – Section 551.071 Attorney: Steven Maddoux 512- 974-6080 Commission Liaison: Andrew Rivera, 512-974-6508 CITIZEN COMMUNICATION The first four (4) speakers signed up prior to the commencement of the meeting will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. 1. 2. 4. A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of September 14, 2021. B. PUBLIC HEARINGS Plan Amendment: Location: Owner/Applicant: Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: Rezoning: Location: Owner/Applicant: Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: NPA-2021-0005.01 - ALPHA .95; District 3 2404 Thrasher Lane; Montopolis NP Area, Carson Creek Watershed Alpha Builders Group, Inc. (Gino Shvetz) Bennett Consulting (Rodney K. Bennett) Commercial to Higher Density Single Family land use Recommended Maureen Meredith, 512-974-2695, Maureen.Meredith@austintexas.gov C14-2021-0128 - ALPHA .95; District 3 2404 Thrasher Lane; Montopolis NP Area, Carson Creek Watershed Alpha Builders Group, Inc. (Gino Shvetz) Bennett Consulting (Rodney K. Bennett) CS-NP to SF-6-NP Recommended Kate Clark, 512-974-1237, kate.clark@austintexas.gov 3. Rezoning: Location: Owner/Applicant: Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: C14-2021-0081 - 5th & Walsh Rezoning; District 9 1200, 1202, 1204, 1210, 1214, 1214 1/2 W. 5th St.; 504, 506 Walsh St.; Old West Austin NP Area, Lady Bird Lake Watershed Anchor Equities, LTD (Jimmy Nassour); 1210 W. 5th, LTD (David Roberts); Walsh Street Properties, LTD (F. Walter Penn) Armbrust & Brown, PLLC (Richard T. Suttle, Jr., Amanda Morrow) CS-MU-V-CO-NP & CS-MU-CO-NP to LI-PDA-NP Recommended Mark Graham, 512-974-3574, Mark.Graham@austintexas.gov Housing and Planning Department Rezoning: …
C14-2021-0081 1 ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET CASE: C14-2021-0081–5th & Walsh Rezoning DISTRICT: 9 ZONING FROM: CS-MU-V-CO-NP (Tract 1) TO: LI-PDA-NP CS-MU-CO-NP (Tract 2) ADDRESS: 1200, 1202, 1204, 1210, 1214, 1214 ½ W. 5th Street; 504, 506 Walsh Street SITE AREA: 1.3775 acres (60,003 sq. ft.) PROPERTY OWNER: Anchor Equities, LTD (Jimmy Nassour) 1210 W. 5th, LTD (David Roberts) Walsh Street Properties, LTD. (F. Walter Penn) AGENT: Armbrust & Brown, PLLC (Richard T. Suttle, Jr., Amanda Morrow) CASE MANAGER Mark Graham (512-974-3574, mark.graham@austintexas.gov ) STAFF RECOMMENDATION: The Staff recommendation is to grant limited industrial services-planned development area- neighborhood plan (LI-PDA-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: September 28, 2021: September 14, 2021: APPROVED A POSTPONEMENT REQUEST BY STAFF TO SEPTEMBER 28, 2021, BY CONSENT [C. HEMPEL; A. AZHAR – 2ND] (11-0) S. PRAXIS; J. SHIEH - ABSENT CITY COUNCIL ACTION: October 21, 2021 ORDINANCE NUMBER: 1 of 23B-3 C14-2021-0081 2 ISSUES Existing general commercial services (CS) base zoning permits maximum building height of 60 feet. Proposed limited industrial services-planned development area-neighborhood plan (LI- PDA-NP) district zoning would permit a maximum building height of 90 feet, (reduced from 100 feet as initially requested). The adopted Neighborhood Plan favors smaller scale residential and mixed use development. The applicant is proposing either residential or commercial development. CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: The subject site is in Old West Austin Neighborhood bounded by MoPac on the west, Lamar on the east, Enfield Road on the north and Lady Bird Lake on the south. The site is between Pressler Street and Walsh Street on the north side of W. 5th Street. The rezoning tract is rectangular in shape with the long side fronting on West 5th Street and the short edge on Walsh Street. Alley access and loading is proposed. The rezoning tract is 1.3775 acres (60,003 sq. ft.) and currently developed with four, one-story, commercial buildings and various utility sheds. Two of the buildings fronting W. 5th appear to be used for offices. The building on the northwest corner of 5th and Walsh has retail and consumer services, and the only building in the rezoning tract fronting only on Walsh St. provides motor-scooters and guided tours of Austin. There is no residential displacement. Existing Zoning There are two different zonings on the rezoning tract. The larger zoning tract (1.15 …
PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD September 28, 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 special called meeting of September 14, 2021. 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. (SD23 Outcomes – Health and Environment) Presenter(s): Kimberly McNeeley, Director, Parks and Recreation Department 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. (SD23 Outcomes – Government that Works for All) Presenter(s): Gregory Montes, Program Manager, Parks and Recreation Department; Grishma Shah, Engineer, Public Works Department Page 1 of 2 3. Presentation, discussion and possible action regarding a recommendation to the Planning Commission related to the superiority of the 305 S. Congress "Statesman" PUD Amendment as it relates to parks. (PARD Long Range Plan Strategies – Relief from Urban Life, Urban Public Spaces, Park Access for All; SD23 Outcomes – Health and Environment) Presenter(s): Scott Grantham, Principal Planner, Parks and Recreation Department. 4. Presentation, discussion and possible action regarding a recommendation to the Parks and Recreation Director supporting the naming of the ballfield at Oswald A.B. Cantu/Pan American Neighborhood Park in honor of Rosalio “Rabbit” Duran. (SD23 Outcomes – Health and Environment) Presenter(s): Kimberly McNeeley, Director, Parks and Recreation Department C. ITEMS FROM BOARD MEMBERS 1. Update from Zilker Park Vision Plan Working Group. (Lewis, …
2016 PLAN vs 2020 MODIFIED PLAN 2016 SCW Plan 2020 Modified SCW Plan DRAFT | October 19, 2020 DRAFT | October 19, 2020 2020 Modified Plan focuses on two properties - Statesman & Crockett. Combined, these two properties reflect 30 acres or roughly 30% of the properties in the SCW District. In the SCW Vision, these two properties contribute 65% of District’s Open Space through the Waterfront Park Sequence and Crockett Square; 70% of District’s New Streets - most notably extension of Barton Springs Road and accommodating the proposed alignment of CapMetro’s Blue Line; and 62% of Projected District Buildout. A fundamental difference between the 2016 Physical Framework and the 2020 Modified Physical Framework is in the location and alignment of future streets and the open space network on the two largest properties – colloquially known as the Statesman Site and the adjacent Crockett Property. R D T F A WAT ERFRONT PARK INT ERNAL ST REETS BARTON SPRINGS EXT ENSION CROCKET T SQUARE Barton Springs E Riverside S C o n g r e s s Statesman Property Crockett Property ENHANCED GREEN CONNECTOR T F ● A ● ● R D ● ● ● Block Structure reflects idealized district vision Barton Springs Alignment: ○ ○ 1.6 acres dedicated right-of-way, primarily on the “Crockett” property Requires co-development and City intervention and funding to complete as envisioned. Open Space Requirements (flexible layout): ○ Waterfront Park - 7.0 acres park ○ Plazas @ “Statesman” - 2.6 acres ○ Plaza @ “Crockett” - Crockett Square - 1.3 acre Block Structure follows the flexible guidelines laid out in the 2016 Plan and reflects on-the-ground realities Barton Springs Alignment: ○ 1.6 acres dedicated right-of-way, primarily on the “Statesman” property Open Space Requirements (flexible layout): ○ Waterfront Park - 7.0 acres - flexible layout ○ ○ ○ Plazas @ “Statesman” - 1.8 acres Plaza @ “Crockett” - Crockett Square - 1.6 acres Enhanced Green Connector @ “Crockett” - 0.6 acres The 2016 Physical Framework assumed a co-development of these two properties that would allow for the primary new collector street, East Barton Springs Road, to cross both properties but primarily built on the Crockett Property. According to the adopted SCW Plan in 2016, this new street and its location would have been facilitated by a recommended development corporation and funded through recommended tax-increment financing. Given that neither of these recommendations have been initiated, the 2016 recommended …
2016 PLAN vs 2020 MODIFIED PLAN 2016 SCW Plan 2020 Modified SCW Plan DRAFT | October 19, 2020 DRAFT | October 19, 2020 2020 Modified Plan focuses on two properties - Statesman & Crockett. Combined, these two properties reflect 30 acres or roughly 30% of the properties in the SCW District. In the SCW Vision, these two properties contribute 65% of District’s Open Space through the Waterfront Park Sequence and Crockett Square; 70% of District’s New Streets - most notably extension of Barton Springs Road and accommodating the proposed alignment of CapMetro’s Blue Line; and 62% of Projected District Buildout. A fundamental difference between the 2016 Physical Framework and the 2020 Modified Physical Framework is in the location and alignment of future streets and the open space network on the two largest properties – colloquially known as the Statesman Site and the adjacent Crockett Property. R D T F A WAT ERFRONT PARK INT ERNAL ST REETS BARTON SPRINGS EXT ENSION CROCKET T SQUARE Barton Springs E Riverside S C o n g r e s s Statesman Property Crockett Property ENHANCED GREEN CONNECTOR T F ● A ● ● R D ● ● ● Block Structure reflects idealized district vision Barton Springs Alignment: ○ ○ 1.6 acres dedicated right-of-way, primarily on the “Crockett” property Requires co-development and City intervention and funding to complete as envisioned. Open Space Requirements (flexible layout): ○ Waterfront Park - 7.0 acres park ○ Plazas @ “Statesman” - 2.6 acres ○ Plaza @ “Crockett” - Crockett Square - 1.3 acre Block Structure follows the flexible guidelines laid out in the 2016 Plan and reflects on-the-ground realities Barton Springs Alignment: ○ 1.6 acres dedicated right-of-way, primarily on the “Statesman” property Open Space Requirements (flexible layout): ○ Waterfront Park - 7.0 acres - flexible layout ○ ○ ○ Plazas @ “Statesman” - 1.8 acres Plaza @ “Crockett” - Crockett Square - 1.6 acres Enhanced Green Connector @ “Crockett” - 0.6 acres The 2016 Physical Framework assumed a co-development of these two properties that would allow for the primary new collector street, East Barton Springs Road, to cross both properties but primarily built on the Crockett Property. According to the adopted SCW Plan in 2016, this new street and its location would have been facilitated by a recommended development corporation and funded through recommended tax-increment financing. Given that neither of these recommendations have been initiated, the 2016 recommended …
DRAFT | October 19, 2020 DRAFT | October 19, 2020 2020 MODIFIED OPEN SPACES The SCW Framework Plan will add approximately 17 acres of open space to the South Central Waterfront. These new parks, plazas and trails serve as destinations for recreation as well as amenities for people who will live and work in the neighborhood. In addition, each park incorporates innovative strategies coordinated across the district to ensure that stormwater is managed and treated before flowing into Bouldin Creek and Lady Bird Lake. SCW Plan identifies four major open space opportunities that anchor the district’s public realm. The interconnected network of green streets and trails connect these open spaces. Code Major Open Spaces Acres Direct Costs* Indirect Costs Total Cost OS1 Waterfront Park & Plazas $33,048,700 $19,697,025 $52,745,725 Open Spaces make up 34% of the Physical Framework Infrastructure Costs at $85,250,220 T F $1,450,153 $864,291 $2,314,444 $5,596,072 $3,335,259 $8,931,331 $10,820,000 $6,448,720 $17,268,720 $2,500,000 $1,490,000 $3,990,000 TOTAL OPEN SPACE COSTS $85,250,220 A 5.22 8.79 0.58 1.6 0.17 R OS2 Green Connector OS3 Bouldin Creek Trail OS4 Crockett Square OS 5 Nightwing Plaza D T F A R D Executive Summary | Introduction | Physical Framework | Financial Framework | City Leadership | Appendices # Executive Summary | Introduction | Physical Framework | Financial Framework | City Leadership | Appendices #
South Central Waterfront Illustrative Vision Plan 2020 IMPLEMENTATION UPDATE > Modified SCW PLAN (The Big Shift) WATERFRONT PARK INTERNAL STREETS BARTON SPRINGS EXTENSION CROCKETT SQUARE E Riverside 2016 SCW Plan ● Block Structure reflects idealized district vision ● Barton Springs Alignment: ○ ○ ○ ○ Requires City Leadership to facilitate cooperation between two major property owners - Cox & Crockett Requires City Initiative and Public Funding to complete the construction Park & Pedestrian Plazas - 9.6 acres; flexible layout Crockett Square - 1 acre plaza; flexible layout + Green Connector ● Open Space Requirements: ● Block Structure follows the flexible guidelines laid out in the 2016 Plan and reflects on- 2020 Modified SCW Plan the-ground realities ● Barton Springs Alignment: follows property boundary between Cox & Crockett Barton Springs on Cox property consistent w/ 2019 PUD proposal ■ This shift requires Cox to dedicate ~1.6 acres to Barton Springs Rd. that would otherwise have been on Crockett ● Open Space Requirements: Key Open Spaces change slightly to accommodate the altered grid structure Cox Property requirement ~ 9 acres Park & Pedestrian Plazas Crockett Property - 1.3 acre plaza; flexible layout + Green Connector 17 ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ CATALYST OPEN SPACES > Placemaking Anchors – The Heart of the Plan 5 2 3 4 1 1. East Bouldin Creek Trail @ the Texas School for the Deaf 2. Barton Springs "Nightwing" Plaza 3. Crockett Square 4. Moton Lane Green Connector 5. Park & Open Spaces @ Statesman site 20 2020 IMPLEMENTATION UPDATE > Multimodal Transportation Network 18 2020 IMPLEMENTATION UPDATE > 7 Street Classifications & 5 Catalyst Open Spaces 19 The SCW Physical Framework provides substantial increases in open space and connectivity for the distrct. 8% 18% 13% 26% Existing Proposed 8% 18% 13% 26% Existing Proposed proposed open space property lines existing open space SCW boundary new right-of-way existing right-of-way Open Space Size (ac) 1.Waterfront Park 2. Bouldin Creek 3. Crocket Plaza 4. Rain Gardens 9.6 6.6 1.8 Bat Viewing Pier Trails and Boardwalks Amphitheater Canopy Walk Terrace Cafe Bridge to One Texas Center Pavilion Deck & Cafe Water Quality Ponds Wetland Preserve Bus Shelter and Bouldin Creek Overlook Performative and Educational Wetland Green Lawn and Amphitheater Marketplace and Cafe Fountain Plaza and Splashpad 1.2 Rain Gardens Ground Floor Retail and Outdoor Seating Sculpture Enhanced Pedestrian and Bike Crossings Key Features Kayak Launch & Rentals Disc Golf Course …
Austin Parks and Recreation Department Naming Proposal for Ballfield at Oswaldo A.B. Cantu/Pan Am Neighborhood Park Kimberly McNeeley, Director September 28, 2021 Oswaldo 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 Rosalio “Rabbit” Duran Described as “…pillar of decency, leadership and service to his family, community and the city he loved” First Hispanic individual to play on the Austin High School football team (where he earned his nick name “Rabbit” Korean War Veteran – served in U.S. Navy on aircraft carrier USS Oriskany Owned Ciscos’ Bakery (East 6th and Chicon) which allowed him to generously donate to the East Austin Community • Youth Sports Sponsor • Adult Sports Sponsor • Cultural and political hub • Hosted fundraisers for families, friends, teams and causes 4 Community Support Naming application and application fee submitted to Parks and Recreation Department Petition with 932 Individuals signed a petition in support of naming ball field in honor of Rosalio “Rabbit” Duran The Cantu Family submitted letter of support Senator Gonzalo Barrientos submitted the application Council Member Renteria’s Office expressed support 5 Requested PARB Action Make a recommendation to the Parks and Recreation Director supporting the naming of the ballfield at Oswald A.B. Cantu/Pan American Neighborhood Park in honor of Rosalio “Rabbit” Duran. 6 Questions
Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission (ICRC) September 28, 2021 at 6:00 pm Permitting and Development Center (PDC); Room 1401 & 1402 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Dr. Austin, TX 78752 & Via Videoconference Register in advance for this webinar: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_jroATJQiRF2nqm9bOkZ1gw After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. Sara Inés Calderón Luis Gonzalez, Vice-Chair Prabhu Kannan Brigham Morris Selina Yee REVISED AGENDA Erin Dempsey Errol Hardin Dr. Sterling Lands Christina Puentes, Chair Members: Joshua Blank Camellia Falcon Shaina Kambo Hoang Le Eugene Schneider CALL TO ORDER 1. INTRODUCTION TO PUBLIC FORUM 2. ICRC PRESENTATION be limited to 3 minutes) ADJOURNMENT 3. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION – Must Have Signed In Prior to Meeting (Each speaker will The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair access. If requiring Sign Language Interpreters or alternative formats, please give notice at least 2 days (48 hours) before the meeting date. Please call Matt Dugan at the Housing and Planning Department, at 512-974-7665 and matthew.dugan@austintexas.gov, for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission, please contact Matt Dugan at 512-974-7665 and matthew.dugan@austintexas.gov or Lisa Rodriguez at 512-974-3119 and lisa.rodriguez@austintexas.gov. Versión en español a continuación. Public Forum Procedure preliminary redistricting map 1. Purpose: to receive public input on redistricting matters following approval of 2. Logistics: request that all cell phones and electronic devices be silenced, and identify location of restrooms, entrances, and exits. Discourage speakers from repetitious or irrelevant testimony. Chair: move meeting along Vice-Chair: assist chair with time, schedule, and speaker names Staff: MC/host, assist with handouts and speakers Commissioners: limit questions to clarifications only. Specific questions shall be written and handed to Chair. Chair will have the discretion to approve questions and ask them of the speakers. 3. Public Forum Rules: All individuals wishing to make comments must sign in prior to the meeting. Each speaker is limited to 3 minutes, unless additional time is granted by the Chair. Those in attendance are asked to refrain from disrupting the meeting by making noise of any kind (clapping, verbal feedback, etc); anyone who disrupts the proceedings will be asked to leave. The Commission is interested in gathering data on citizens’ view …
September 23rd, 2021 Re: 403 East Koenig Lane; SP-2020-0419C To whom it may concern, The property at 403 E. Koenig Lane is immediately adjacent to the Red Line. Since there is a new development proposal under discussion, we are taking this opportunity to provide input. While we are not taking a position to oppose or support this development or the parkland dedication appeal, we would like to provide some context of the Red Line Parkway in this area and describe some of the benefits that the development would provide to the Red Line Parkway. Background The Red Line Parkway is a proposed linear park and public space along the planned Red Line Trail, extending 32+ miles from Downtown Austin to Leander. Our vision is a thriving, inclusive, multi-functional parkway that provides convenient, enjoyable, car-free access to transit, parks, public art, and other urban, suburban, and rural destinations. The Red Line Parkway Initiative (RLPI) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 2017 that empowers diverse communities to enjoy, develop, and enhance the Red Line Trail and Parkway corridor to serve Central Texas mobility, recreation, parks, arts, affordability, social equity, physical & mental health, public space, and economic needs. The North Loop Neighborhood Plan, approved May 23rd, 2002 describes the “Upper Boggy Creek Hike and Bike Trail”, which is essentially the same concept as the Red Line Parkway. From the plan on page 46: “The Neighborhood Plan supports the creation of a hike/bike trail in or adjacent to the rail corridor that runs along the western side of Airport Blvd. This trail could provide safe non-auto links to Highland Mall, Hancock Center, and downtown Austin. The hike/bike trail could be a catalyst to improved maintenance and appearance of the rail corridor.” In this area, the Red Line Parkway Initiative envisions the Red Line Parkway as a continuous pedestrian and bicycling trail route along the Capital Metro Red Line railway, using a combination of railway right-of-way and easements adjacent to the railway. Later this year, we anticipate beginning the process to develop the Red Line Parkway Plan, and will engage the broader community on their vision for the Red Line Parkway and determine an end-to-end alignment for the 32+ mile trail, including through this area. Benefits of the development to the Red Line Parkway The development, as presented to us (Version 9/17/2021 1:13 PM), provides these benefits: ● The easement, trail, and park …
Austin Parks and Recreation Department Naming Proposal for Ballfield at Pan Am Neighborhood Park Kimberly McNeeley, Director September 28, 2021 Oswaldo 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 Rosalio “Rabbit” Duran Described as “…pillar of decency, leadership and service to his family, community and the city he loved” First Hispanic individual to play on the Austin High School football team (where he earned his nick name “Rabbit” Korean War Veteran – served in U.S. Navy on aircraft carrier USS Oriskany Owned Rabbit’s Lounge (East 6th and Chicon) which allowed him to generously donate to the East Austin Community • Youth Sports Sponsor • Adult Sports Sponsor • Cultural and political hub • Hosted fundraisers for families, friends, teams and causes 4 Community Support Naming application and application fee submitted to Parks and Recreation Department. Petition with 932 Individuals signed a petition in support of naming ball field in honor of Rosalio “Rabbit” Duran The Cantu Family submitted letter of support Senator Gonzalo Barrientos submitted the application Council Member Renteria’s Office expressed support 5 Requested PARB Action Make a recommendation to the Parks and Recreation Director supporting the naming of the ballfield at Oswald A.B. Cantu/Pan American Neighborhood Park in honor of Rosalio “Rabbit” Duran. 6 Questions Additional Information Additional Information
PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD DIRECTOR’S REPORT DATE: September 2021 COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT EVENTS: Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center (ESB MACC) Phase 2 Improvements: The contract amendment with the Joint Venture, Miro Rivera Architects and Tatiana Bilbao Estudio, (JV MRA+TBE) has been executed and the project has officially entered the Design Phase. Preliminary design schemes will be presented virtually to the community at three separate meetings on September 21 and 22, and on October 2. The proposed design schemes complete the crescent shape of the building on both the north and south ends of the facility and incorporates a lake level. These three expanded building areas will allow for a full enclosure of the Zocalo with control points needed during ticketed events and special programming. The scheme also accounts for the full square footages outlined in the 2018 Council approved plan for Phase 2, and thus, doubles the programmable space. A proposed unobstructed strong visual connection to Lady Bird Lake will showcase this iconic facility. Site construction is anticipated to begin in late 2022 with a grand opening of the expanded and improved center in 2024. For more information or to request a copy of the schematic design presentation, please visit: www.austintexas.gov/MaccPhase2. October 2 meeting Zoom Registration. District 9 1 2 Civitan Neighborhood Park Soccer Mini-Pitch: In partnership with Austin FC and the U.S. Soccer Foundation, the Parks and Recreation Department (PARD) anticipates creating a new soccer mini-pitch for the community at Civitan Neighborhood Park. The project is through the US Soccer Foundation’s Safe Places to Play program. Community feedback can be given online in English and Spanish through October 4. Project website: https://www.austintexas.gov/department/civitan-park-mini-pitch-project. Survey: English and Spanish. District 3 Zilker Metropolitan Park Vision Plan: As follow-up to Community Meeting #2 that focused on programming uses and priorities, the planning team seeks continued input via Community Survey #3 (open through 9/30). In addition to in-park surveying, tabling at events such as opening night of the Small Black Museum Artist Residency at the Carver (8/27), iVIVA Mexico! at the MACC (9/18) and Tones: Sounds of Asian America at the AARC (9/18) present further opportunities to diversify engagement and representation. The team provided a briefing to the Parks and Recreation Board on August 24 and will convene a second meeting with the project’s Parks Board Working Group on September 27. Additionally, through Citizen Communication at the meetings of African American Resource Advisory …
1. What is justification for Applicant not using Paseo to meet their parkland dedication requirements? Would this development still be viable if the Paseo design is altered to exclude auto access and meet parkland dedication requirements? The appellants are local developers who have owned this site for over 20 years and have extensive experience building locally in Austin. As longtime local developers, their ultimate goal is not simply to transact and develop property, but rather to build projects that reflect well on their ability to deliver quality urban design. To that end, the appellant has put extensive effort into designing a high-quality ‘complete streets’ vision. They pushed for – and received – Texas Department of Transportation (TXDOT) approval to allow bike lanes and street trees on Koenig Lane, despite initial TXDOT resistance. And they designed the paseo streetscape to provide a “compact and connected” grid, with safe multi-modal and vehicular access as well as street trees, planter areas, and parallel parking. Because Koenig Lane is TXDOT ROW, ATD’s TIA is subservient to TXDOT’s TIA. The appellant designed the paseo in this way in order to contribute to an overall gridded street network (improving overall system operations, which benefits future residents as well as the broader community) while also ensuring multi-modal comfort and safety. This design also supports the viability of the envisioned ground-floor retail space by providing a small number of parallel parking spaces that can directly serve retail uses and it reduces vehicular strain on 56th Street by locating the leasing office within the paseo area. In terms of city policies, the Austin Strategic Mobility Plan identifies this gridded-street strategy as one its “top strategies,” as follows: “We should strategically add capacity for vehicles and multimodal travel and improve connectivity in our street grid to better distribute trips across the community in a way that preserves safety in the public right of way.” The neighborhood, as well, has indicated that they had similar priorities of obtaining new retail space and of distributing vehicular activity rather than focusing it along Avenue F. The appellant’s design produces better outcomes in both of these areas. From a purely technical perspective, redesign of all streetscapes, including replacing the paseo area with parkland, is possible – though the appellant believes strongly that doing so will produce worse overall outcomes and yield a suboptimal project with which the appellant would not want to be associated. …
North Loop Neighborhood Association 27th September, 2021 To Todd Shaw and the Members of the Planning Commission on this evening the 27th of September: My name is Brian Bedrosian and I am currently serving as the Vice President of the North Loop Neighborhood Association, a post I have held since 2019. I am writing this letter on behalf of the Neighborhood Association in regards to the new development proposed by SECO Ventures on the old TxGas property on the southwest corner of the intersection at Avenue F and 2222/Koenig Lane. Our neighborhood association met on the evening of the 13th of September for our regular monthly meeting. We discussed at length the SECO’s appeal to PARD and Planning Commission regarding the Parkland Dedication requirements on their site. After much discussion a vote was held with the goal of providing input to the PARD Board for their meeting the following evening, September 14th, and ultimately for the Planning Commission meeting to follow two weeks later on Tuesday September 28th. The results of the vote held the majority in favor of opposing SECO’s appeal. Following additional discussion, it was requested by those in attendance that when we conveyed these results that it be made clear this was not a unanimous decision, with the vote breaking down roughly as 60% opposing the appeal and 40% supporting. As PARD has identified, we are in an area of town with very little to no available park space. Our neighbors have used the small front yard at Dayspring Chapel and the playground at Ridgetop Elementary as surrogate parks. The only official green space we have is Bruning Green – a small triangular forgotten piece of land between 52nd, Evans, and Bruning Avenues that was cleared, planted, built out and maintained entirely by our neighbors. We need a park. Those that voted to oppose the appeal see the TxGas property as a once in a lifetime chance for us to have a substantially sized park in our neighborhood as we have few properties of this scale that our not already developed. They also acknowledge the power and importance of the Parkland Dedication Ordinance and do not wish to undermine its authority in any way. We are also a neighborhood that is seeing rapid growth and explosion of property values that have pushed many long-term residents and young families out of our neighborhood, something which we have long …
Planning Commission Question and Answer Report Tuesday, September 28, 2021 B-7 Commissioner Azhar: Can you please help me in figuring out how to understand the total savings in taxation that the applicant will receive if we approve the case from the following? Is my understanding correct that what the following information means is that if the applicant currently pays $10,000 combined in taxes, they will only be required to pay $8,500 or am I wrong? Also, can you please explain what the applicant provides in return for the abatement? Are they performing conservation work or other acts to preserve the subject in lieu? Does city staff have an estimation of the combined fiscal impact of Historic Zoning in the City of Austin for all taxing jurisdictions? Staff: The total amount the property owner can expect in tax relief is $8,500 per year. Looking at this property in Travis Central Appraisal District records, the owners most recently owed $18,115.59 in taxes after accounting for the homestead exemption on the property. Presuming similar valuation and taxing rates for next year, they would pay just under $10,000 in total taxes following application of the historic exemption in conjunction with the homestead exemption. For the City of Austin’s part, the exemption amount is based on Tax Code § 11-1-22 and was last revised in 2012. The amount of the tax abatement is capped for homestead properties such as this one. It is not capped for commercial or other non-homestead properties but rather is based on a percentage of the assessed value of the building and land. This partial tax exemption is the sole financial benefit that historic landmark owners receive in exchange for preservation of their property. To be eligible, the owner must preserve and maintain the property in good condition, as verified through annual inspections by Historic Preservation Office staff. The owner is also forfeiting the ability to develop the property as they wish and must apply for and comply with the terms of Certificates of Appropriateness for modifications to the property, which are granted or denied based on historic preservation standards. Staff does not have an estimate of the total fiscal impact of historic zoning across all taxing jurisdictions. This is information that we could work with TCAD to determine, if helpful. B-10: Commissioner Azhar / Staff: • Can PARD staff share what number of affordable units will be lost if the …
Recommend denial of Zilker Café CUP September 28, 2021 1 What is a Conditional Use Permit? • Allowed use within a zoning designation, not a permit to a vendor. Designates entire 6,500 square feet including seating area as appropriate for alcohol sales. • No expiration. • Staff not “entirely” clear how this could be undone; re-zoning process does not include PARB. • Zoning is about compatibility. 2 Safety experts oppose alcohol service at this location due to drowning risk • Dangerous swimming environment – current, low visibility, crowded; diving board • Drowning Prevention Coordinator Dell Children’s OPPOSED • ED of Colin’s Hope, anti-drowning organization OPPOSED • Texans for Safe and Drug-Free Youth OPPOSED • Barton Springs lifeguards OPPOSED • Additional burden on lifeguards. 3 Major Change at Zilker without Sufficient Community Input or Support • Changing 6- year history of café by creating “destination” through beer and wine sales is a decision being made separate and apart from Zilker Park Vision Plan. • No parking or ride share plan for new destination. • 2015 Community Survey: Question 6 “What would you LIKE to be available?” 425 responses; 20 of 425 (4.7%) include beer, beer and wine; or wine. 95.3% did not mention beer and wine. 2 requests for beer garden. 129 (30%) responses requested fresh juice, mostly in reference to juiceland or smoothies. • CUP Emails received: More than 193 against; 6 in favor; 550 petition signatures change.org. 4 No PARB discussion on fencing courtyard or alcohol sales until CUP. • CCC April 9, 2019 “need to get clarification” “researching alcohol and parks policy” • CCC September 10, 2019; PARB September 24, 2019; City Council October 3, 2019: NO DISCUSSION OF ALCOHOL • RFP Evaluation factors: no requirement for experience with beer and wine sales. • Fencing off seating area: no discussion. • No consideration of revenue estimates with and without. 5 No visibility to playground from cafe. • Not like Central Market or restaurant with playground: no line of sight from café to playground. • Play structure designed for pre-school age 2-5 years old. “Active adult supervision recommended.” Fire truck requires adult supervision. • Path between playground and café is heavily traveled by people going to and from area downstream of dam. • Alta’s café not applicable comparison because no swimming allowed. • P. Terry’s, Juiceland, Casa de Luz all alcohol-free successful locally owned restaurants nearby. 6 CUP is …
Parks and Recreation Board Date: Tuesday, September 28 Subject: 305 S. Congress Avenue PUD application Motion by: Laura Cottam Sajbel, District 9 Seconded by: RATIONALE: Whereas, the City of Austin recognizes the South Central Waterfront property as one of the few remaining locations near downtown that offers public access to Lady Bird Lake and Butler Hike-and-Bike Trail, DRAFT Whereas, considerable time and effort from 2012-2015 was spent gathering input from stakeholders--neighborhoods, affordable housing proponents, environmentalists and watershed specialists, city staff from multiple departments, Austin Water, Economic Development, Austin Energy, transportation, consultants, and landowners—to envision the best use of this parcel for the residents of Austin, Whereas, the stakeholders crafted a beautiful, well-documented, and vetted Vision Plan, providing a signature public park and trail, which was approved by City Council in 2016, Whereas, the goals set for the South Central Waterfront include establishing a lively, attractive pedestrian environment; expanding open space and create great public places; and enhancing connections to and along the waterfront; Whereas, the City has appointed an Austin Economic Development Corporation, intended to guide development of this irreplaceable tract of land in the downtown area to benefit the public and the city, Whereas, the 305 S. Congress PUD Amendment is being requested ahead of the City’s implementation of South Central Waterfront rules and regulations, which are in the process of being codified, Whereas, the 305 S. Congress Planned Unit Development (PUD) Amendment application asks for a significant increase in entitlements for the developers yet gives back less (seven instead of nine acres) in the parkland dedication than prescribed by the City’s approved plan, Whereas, a PUD amendment must prove superiorities to the established goals and provide specific details about implementation of those superiorities to be approved, Whereas, the 305 S. Congress PUD Amendment has not responded to a number of key concerns from staff, Whereas, the 305 S. Congress PUD Amendment does not allow the city oversight or control over programming in the public parkland and the trail, Whereas, the 305 S. Congress PUD Amendment does not identify the trigger or timing of deeding parkland in a clear and precise manner, and could precipitate the closure of this land during construction, Therefore, be it resolved that the Parks & Recreation Board denies the superiority of the 305 S. Congress PUD Amendment, as proposed, because it is found to lack critical parkland superiorities. Be it further resolved that the …
