Planning Commission hearing: June 9, 2020 NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN AMENDMENT REVIEW SHEET East MLK Combined Neighborhood Plan DATE FILED: July 31, 2019 May 26, 2020 5010 & 5102 Heflin Lane 5010 & 5102 Heflin Lane January 14, 2020 NPA-2019-0015.01 NEIGHORHOOD PLAN: CASE#: PROJECT NAME: PC DATES: ADDRESS/ES: DISTRICT AREA: SITE AREA: APPLICANT/OWNER: AGENTS: TYPE OF AMENDMENT: Change in Future Land Use Designation Approx. 5.11 acres 1 Ron Thrower, Thrower Design Heflin Phase I LLC Base District Zoning Change Related Zoning Case: C14-2020-0022 From: Single Family To: High Density Single Family From: SF-4A-NP To: SF-6-NP NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN ADOPTION DATE: November 7, 2002 PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: Pending Previous Actions: January 14, 2020 – Indefinite postponement on the consent agenda at the request of the applicant. Close the Public Hearing and approve the consent agenda.– J. Thompson -- 1st;C. Kenny -- 2nd Vote: 9 -0-3 [J. Shieh recused himself from this case. C. Llanes Pulido off the dais. A. Azhar; C. Hempel; P. Seeger were absent.] May 26, 2020 – Postponement at the request of the staff to June 9, 2020 on the consent agenda. Close the Public Hearing and approve the consent agenda.– C. Hempel -- 1st; R. Schneider -- 2nd Vote: 12-0-1 [J. Shieh recused himself from this case. F. Kazi recused himself from item B. 10. C. Llanes-Pulido was absent.] STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends -- High Density Single Family 1 NPA-2019-0015.01 1 of 33B-01 Planning Commission hearing: June 9, 2020 BASIS FOR STAFF’S RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends a ‘High Density Single Family’ future land use category because it would be compatible with residential housing adjacency; provide owner occupied infill housing along with a public amenity (a pocket park); and is supported by housing policies and text found in the Imagine Austin Comprehensive Plan, the East MLK Combined Neighborhood Plan, and the Austin Strategic Housing Blueprint. Below are policies excerpted from the East MLK Combined Neighborhood Plan that supports infill housing and small-lot single family housing in this portion of the planning area, which specifically calls out Heflin Lane to allow a mix of residential types and small lot single family housing. Goal 1: Preserve established residential areas and improve opportunities for home ownership by promoting the rehabilitation of existing housing and new, infill housing compatible with the existing style of this neighborhood. (pg. 44). Objective 1.2: Promote new infill housing in appropriate locations. Goal 5: Provide housing that helps to maintain the …
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET DISTRICT: 1 CASE: C14-2020-0022 5010 & 5102 Heflin Lane ZONING FROM: SF-4A-NP TO: SF-6-NP ADDRESS: 5010 and 5102 Heflin Lane SITE AREA: 5.03 Acres PROPERTY OWNERS/APPLICANT: Heflin Phase 1 LLC (Lynn Yuan) CASE MANAGER: Heather Chaffin (512-974-2122, heather.chaffin@austintexas.gov) STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff supports the Applicant’s request of SF-6-NP. For a summary of the basis of staff’s recommendation, see case manager comments on page 3. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: May 26, 2020: CITY COUNCIL ACTION: July 30, 2020: ORDINANCE NUMBER: AGENT: Thrower Design (Ron Thower) 1 of 9B-02 C14-2020-0022 2 ISSUES: No issues at this time. CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: The subject property is located on the north side of Heflin Lane between East Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard (MLK) and Webberville Road. The property is comprised of two SF-4A- NP lots and is undeveloped except for a concrete drainage channel. The drainage channel crosses the entire site and contains 100-year floodplain. Other portions of the property are also impeded by floodplain. The property is surrounded by SF-3-NP zoned properties that are developed with single family and duplex residences. A property zoned SF-6-NP is located nearby at the southwest corner of Heflin Lane and Webberville Road, and is developed with high density residential. Approximately one block to the south of the subject property is an area of the neighborhood zoned SF-4A-NP that is developed with small lot single family residences. Please see Exhibits A and B—Zoning Map and Aerial Exhibit. Elmsgrove Drive dead-ends into the subject property from the residential area to the north. Austin Transportation Department (ATD) has reviewed Elmsgrove Drive in relation to the proposed rezoning and has determined that an extension of the street is not warranted or required. There are no plans in the AMATP showing connection of the street to Heflin. Staff supports the requested SF-6-NP. The Applicant proposes developing the property with roughly 63 townhouse/condominium units. SF-6-NP is the most restrictive category that would permit that many residential units and allows the units to be developed in a clustered manner. The current zoning, SF-4A-NP permits development of small lot single family residences but requires that each unit be on a separate subdivided lot. Due to the configuration of the subject property and existing floodplain and drainage features, it would be very difficult to design small residential lots on the property. Clustered residential units will allow development around the existing drainage features. Staff …
From: Amanda Willard Sent: Friday, June 05, 2020 1:16 AM To: Chaffin, Heather <Heather.Chaffin@austintexas.gov> Cc: Subject: C14-2020-0022 5010 & 5102 Heflin Lane *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** This email is written in protest of the requested zoning change from SF-4A-NP to SF-6-NP. Our area is already experiencing the adverse impact of increased development. While COVID-19 has temporarily reduced traffic across our city, under normal circumstances, the congestion on Webberville and Heflin during peak times has increased to a level that impacts my family's commute times and complicates navigating our own neighborhood. For example, attempting to turn north from Heflin Lane onto Webberville is challenge. Traffic traveling south on Webberville travels at a speed greater than the posted limit (even with the speed bumps in place) and any car parked in the bike lane along Webberville creates a situation that makes it too dangerous to walk around my own neighborhood with my children at certain times of the day. Any increase in density will strain our already congested roadways. Of substantial concern, the increased impervious cover will exacerbate flooding in our neighborhood. Since purchasing our home in 2012, the number of times our house has flooded has increased steadily as development in the area has increased. We have already replaced floors and had to have a professional install an expensive drainage system for our house. I recognize that some change is inevitable. When evaluating what changes are reasonable, I ask that you please keep in mind that our wonderful neighborhood still has homes occupied by the original owners who purchased their properties in the 60’s and have already experienced substantial changes. To create a situation that forces any of our neighbors to make costly upgrades to their properties to mitigate the impact of surrounding developments or to be forced to sale their homes because they can not afford the upgrades, is not reasonable. The increased density of proposed projects like the one at MLK & Tannehill and directly across the street at the intersection of Webberville and Stone Gate will make it impossible to safely navigate traffic and difficult for some of us to maintain our homes. Each one of these projects, if considered individually, may seem reasonable but together and combined with all of the rapid development East Austin is experiencing, will negatively impact the safety, functionality and affordability of the Stone Gate neighborhood. I appreciate you seriously …
NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN AMENDMENT REVIEW SHEET DATE FILED: February 5, 2020 (Out-of-Cycle) NEIGHORHOOD PLAN: East MLK Combined Neighborhood Plan CASE#: NPA-2020-0015.01 PROJECT NAME: MLK & 183 Residential PC DATE: June 9, 2020 ADDRESS/ES: 6121 FM 969 RD DISTRICT AREA: 1 WATERSHED: Walnut Creek SITE AREA: 1.78 acres OWNER/APPLICANT: Asero Holdings Corp., a Texas Corporation, Dale Wimmer AGENT: Ferris Clements; Armbrust & Brown, PLLC, (512) 435-2337 CASE MANAGER: Rachel Tepper STAFF EMAIL: Rachel.Tepper@austintexas.gov Change in Future Land Use Designation PHONE: (512) 974-1485 From: Industry Base District Zoning Change To: Mixed Use Related Zoning Case: C14-2020-0017 From: LI-CO-NP (Limited Industrial district— Conditional Overlay—Neighborhood Plan) To: CS-MU-NP (Commercial Services district—Mixed Use—Neighborhood Plan) NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN ADOPTION DATE: November 7, 2002 PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: Pending. To be reviewed on June 9, 2020. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Recommended BASIS FOR STAFF’S RECOMMENDATION: 1 of 23B-03 The Long-Range Planning staff met on Wednesday, March 11, 2020 to discuss this case and the community meeting which was held on March 5, 2020. Following discussion, staff recommended the FLUM change from Industry land use to Mixed Use because the proposed change will provide the opportunity for additional housing and density along East MLK/FM 969 which is an Imagine Austin Activity corridor. The FLUM change is in alignment with the East MLK Plan, “…the vacant and underused land on FM 969 is best suited for community-serving commercial uses, but some residential uses can be added through mixed use development.” (p.73) The 1.78-acre site is entirely surrounded by the Mixed Use land use designation. LAND USE DESCRIPTIONS EXISTING LAND USE ON THE PROPERTY Industry - Areas reserved for manufacturing and related uses that provide employment but are generally not compatible with other areas with lower intensity use. Industry includes general warehousing, manufacturing, research and development, and storage of hazardous materials. Purpose 1. To confine potentially hazardous or nuisance‐creating activities to defined districts; 2. To preserve areas within the city to increase employment opportunities and increased tax base; 3. To protect the City’s strategic advantage as a high tech job center; and 4. To promote manufacturing and distribution activities in areas with access to major transportation systems. Application 1. Make non‐industrial properties in areas with a dominant industrial character compatible with the prevailing land use scheme; 2. Where needed, require a buffer area for industrial property that abuts residentially used land; 3. Industry should be applied to areas that are not appropriate for residential or …
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET DISTRICT: 1 CASE: C14-2020-0017 MLK & 183 Residential ZONING FROM: CS-NP and LI-CO-NP TO: CS-MU-NP ADDRESS: 6121 FM 969 REZONING AREA: 9.5460 Acres PROPERTY OWNERS: Asero Holdings Corporation (Dale Wimmer) CASE MANAGER: Heather Chaffin (512-974-2122, heather.chaffin@austintexas.gov) STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff supports the Applicant’s request of CS-MU-NP. AGENT: Armbrust & Brown, PLLC (Ferris Clements) For a summary of the basis of staff’s recommendation, see case manager comments on page 2. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: June 9, 2020: CITY COUNCIL ACTION: July 30, 2020: ORDINANCE NUMBER: 1 of 9B-04 C14-2020-0017 2 ISSUES: No issues at this time. CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: The proposed rezoning is for a +/- 9.6 acre tract located near the southeast corner of US 183 and FM 969. The property is zoned CS-NP and LI-CO-NP and is mostly undeveloped with a metal fabrication shop on the LI-CO-NP portion. The existing conditional overlay (CO) prohibits some industrial uses and limits vehicular trips to less than 2,000 vehicles per day (vpd). To the west, directly at the corner of US 183 and FM 969, is an undeveloped parcel zoned CS-NP. A site plan for a convenience store is under review for this site. Immediately north of the rezoning site is property zoned CS-CO-NP that is developed with a cocktail lounge. Further north, across FM 969, is property zoned CS-MU-CO-NP that is developed with a fast food restaurant and disused shopping center. The CO limits some commercial and industrial land uses. Further north is a single family neighborhood zoned SF-2-NP. East of the rezoning tract is undeveloped land zoned W/LO-CO-NP; the CO limits some commercial and industrial land uses. Further east is a single family neighborhood zoned SF-2-NP. South is undeveloped land zoned CS-NP; further south is part of the former Motorola campus, zoned LI-NP. Please see Exhibits A and B—Zoning Map and Aerial Exhibit. Staff supports the Applicant’s request of CS-MU-NP. The existing zoning does not allow the possibility of residential or mixed use development of the property. The Applicant has stated that they intend to develop approximately 250-300 multifamily units on the site. Please see Exhibit C- Applicant Letter. BASIS OF RECOMMENDATION: 1. The proposed zoning should be consistent with the purpose statement of the district sought. Adding Mixed Use (MU) allows the property to be developed with the residential land use proposed by the property owner. 2. Zoning changes should promote an orderly relationship among …
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET CASE: C14-2020-0031.SH – E MLK Rezoning DISTRICT:1 ZONING FROM: SF-3-NP TO: MF-6-NP SITE AREA: 2.64 Acres ADDRESS: 5201 East Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard PROPERTY OWNERS/APPLICANT: 5201 E MLK LP (Ryan Walker) AGENT: Thrower Design (Ron Thower) CASE MANAGER: Heather Chaffin (512-974-2122, heather.chaffin@austintexas.gov) STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends MF-3-NP. For a summary of the basis of staff’s recommendation, see case manager comments on page 3. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: June 9, 2020: May 26, 2020: To postpone to June 9, 2020, as requested by Neighborhood, on consent. CITY COUNCIL ACTION: June 11, 2020: June 4, 2020: To postpone to June 11, 2020, as requested by Staff, on consent. ORDINANCE NUMBER: B-051 of 20 C14-2020-0031.SH 2 ISSUES: No issues at this time. The proposed rezoning is a SMART Housing project. CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: The subject property is located on the south side of East Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard (E MLK) roughly halfway between Springdale Road and Tannehill Lane. The property is zoned SF- 3-NP and is developed with a single family residence. The property is surrounded by SF- 3-NP zoned land to the west, south, and east. The areas to the west and south are developed with a single family residential neighborhood; the property to the east is Blair Woods Nature Preserve, Austin Wildlife Rescue, and Ulit Baptist Church. Further to the west, near the intersection with Springdale Road, are properties zoned GR-MU-NP and GR-NP. These are developed with two single family houses and a range of commercial land uses including limited retail, a gas station, automotive repair, a police substation, and more. Further to the east and south east, closer to the intersection with Tannehill Lane are properties zoned MF-3- CO-NP and GR-CO-NP. These properties contain a senior apartment complex and undeveloped land. Across E MLK to the north and northwest are a single family neighborhood zoned SF-2-NP and an undeveloped property zoned SF-6-NP. The property is designated as Mixed Residential on the Future Land Use Map (FLUM) of the East MLK Combined Neighborhood Plan area, so a plan amendment is not required. This portion of East MLK is designated as an Activity Corridor in the Imagine Austin plan. Elmsgrove Drive is a local residential street that currently stubs out along the southern property line. Austin Transportation Department (ATD) has reviewed the rezoning request and has determined that a connection to or extension of Elmsgrove …
Inspiring Conservation through Birding 3710 Cedar Street, Box 5 Austin, TX. 78705 512.300. BIRD (2473) www.travisaudubon.org info@travisaudubon.org June 9, 2020 To the Planning Commission: My name is Nicole Netherton and I’m the Executive Director of Travis Audubon Society here in Austin. Travis Audubon was founded in 1952 by Central Texas birders who were interested in conserving habitat for the birds they love. In 1985, preeminent University of Texas at Austin zoologist Dr. Frank Blair gifted the Society his property at 5401 E MLK, we believe at the request of his wife Fern, who was an avid birder. Travis Audubon has since set those 10 acres aside as a nature preserve in a rapidly developing part of Austin. Blair Woods, as it has come to be known, is one of three sanctuaries that Travis Audubon owns and maintains. Since 1985, Blair Woods has been the site of woodland habitat restoration and more recently, has been the focus of our youth education programming. We see the preserve as a community asset that we hope to share with children and families in a relatively nature-deficient part of Austin. As part of the “Cities Connecting Children to Nature” initiative, in-depth GIS mapping identified nature deficits for communities in 78721 and 78723, the zip codes adjacent to Blair Woods, which received scores of 7 out of 10, indicating high levels of nature “need.” Blair Woods serves an important role in its community. Because it is an important part of our mission to conserve this land, restore and manage wildlife habitat, and provide environmental education, Travis Audubon opposes the request for the adjacent property at 5201 E MLK to be developed with MF-6 zoning. We support the City of Austin and Stonegate Neighborhood Association’s assessment that a lower-density zoning designation would be more appropriate for the site, and we agree with their opinion that MF-3 is a more suitable choice. Our main opposition to MF-6 concerns the high density and impervious cover allowances for surface parking. Blair Woods is home to Coleman Springs, named after the Republic of Texas Fort that was adjacent to the property. The possibility of flooding and pollution of this water source from runoff from the proposed 80% impervious cover is a huge concern for the overall health of the preserve. Damage to the springs would have detrimental effects to the wildlife and habitat at Blair Woods. We can support increasing the …
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET CASE: C14-2020-0007– DISTRICT: 9 2001 Guadalupe Street Zoning ZONING FROM: CS-NP TO: CS-MU-NP ADDRESS: 2001 Guadalupe Street SITE AREA: 0.201 acres (8,755 sq. ft.) PROPERTY OWNER: Powell-Corbett LLC (William Corbett) AGENT: Coats-Rose (John Joseph) CASE MANAGER: Mark Graham (512-974-3574, mark.graham@austintexas.gov ) STAFF RECOMMENDATION: The staff recommendation is to grant general commercial services – mixed use – neighborhood plan (CS-MU-NP) combining district zoning. For a summary of the basis of staff’s recommendation, see case manager comments below. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: June 9, 2020: May 26, 2020: APPROVED A POSTPONEMENT REQUEST BY THE APPLICANT TO JUNE 9, 2020 [C. HEMPEL, R. SCHNEIDER 2ND] (12-0) C. LLANES PULIDO – NOT PRESENT FOR PASSAGE OF THE CONSENT AGENDA. May 12, 2020: POSTPONED TO MAY 26, 2020 [C. KENNY, G. ANDERSON – 2ND] (13-0) April 28, 2020: POSTPONED TO MAY 12, 2020 [R. SCHNEIDER; P. HOWARD – 2ND] (12-0) C. LLANES PULIDO-LEFT EARLY April 14, 2020: APPROVED A POSTPONEMENT REQUEST TO APRIL 28, 2020. [R. SCHNEIDER, C. KENNY-2ND] (12-0) with C. LLANES PULIDO – ABSENT. March 10, 2020: APPROVED A POSTPONEMENT REQUEST BY APPLICANT TO APRIL 14, 2020. [J. SHIEH, R. SCHNEIDER-2ND] (11-0) A. AZHAR, P. HOWARD - ABSENT CITY COUNCIL ACTION: June 11, 2020: May 21, 2020: APPROVED A POSTPONEMENT REQUEST BY THE STAFF TO JUNE 11, 2020 May 7, 2020: APPROVED A POSTPONEMENT REQUEST BY THE STAFF TO MAY 21, 2020 April 9, 2020: APPROVED A POSTPONEMENT REQUEST BY THE STAFF TO MAY 7, 2020 ORDINANCE NUMBER: B-061 of 48 ISSUES At the May 12 Planning Commission meeting, the Commission voted (13-0) to postpone the subject case to May 26 (or later if requested by applicant or staff) to get more clarity on development options available to the applicant. Staff prepared a table with five columns comparing development with the existing commercial general services – neighborhood plan (CS-NP) zoning and with University Neighborhood Overlay (UNO) and 2 types of Affordability Unlocked. The table also includes development with the requested zoning: (CS – MU - NP). The table was provided to the applicant and is attached to this memo. Letter of Agreement There is a letter of agreement between the applicant and University Area Partners (UAP) and signed by both parties. The letter is an agreement to negotiate a private Restrictive Covenant (RC) that will be signed in advance of the Council decision on the requested re-zoning of …
SUBDIVISION REVIEW SHEET LOT(S): 3 P.C. DATE: June 9, 2020 (Marco Castaneda, P.E.) AGENT: SEC Solutions, LLC CASE NO.: C8-05-0045.0A(VAC).SH SUBDIVISION NAME: Resubdivision of Lot 3, Bunche Road Subdivision Vacation AREA: 1.338 acres OWNER/APPLICANT: Terra Salerno, LLC ADDRESS OF SUBDIVISION: 1803 – 1811 Webberville Rd. WATERSHED: Fort Ranch EXISTING ZONING: MF-3-NP NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN: MLK - 183 PROPOSED LAND USE: Multifamily VARIANCES: none DEPARTMENT COMMENTS: The request is for the approval of the Resubdivision of Lot 3, Bunche Road Subdivision Vacation composed of 3 lots on 1.883 acres. The applicant is proposes to vacate three lots to develop multifamily structures on the original lot. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the case, the plat vacation meets applicable State and City of Austin LDC requirements. CASE MANAGER: Cesar Zavala Email address: cesar.zavala@austintexas.gov PHONE: 512-974-3404 JURISDICTION: Full COUNTY: Travis 1 of 3B-07 ` 2 of 3B-07 3 of 3B-07
SUBDIVISION REVIEW SHEET CASE NO.: C8-2016-0042.0A(VAC).SH SUBDIVISION NAME: Resubdivision of Lot 3C: Amended Plat of Lots 3A, 3B & 3C, Bunche P.C. DATE: June 9, 2020 Road Subdivision Vacation LOT(S): 3 COUNTY: Travis JURISDICTION: Full (Marco Castaneda, P.E.) AGENT: SEC Solutions, LLC AREA: .9067 acres OWNER/APPLICANT: Terra Salerno, LLC ADDRESS OF SUBDIVISION: 1803 – 1811 Webberville Rd. WATERSHED: Fort Branch EXISTING ZONING: MF-3-NP NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN: MLK - 183 PROPOSED LAND USE: Residential VARIANCES: none DEPARTMENT COMMENTS: The request is for the approval of the Resubdivision of Lot 3C: Amended Plat of Lots 3A, 3B & 3C, Bunche Road Subdivision Vacation composed of 3 lots on .9067 acres. The applicant proposes to vacate three lots to develop multifamily structures on the original lot. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the case, the plat meets applicable State and City of Austin LDC requirements. CASE MANAGER: Cesar Zavala Email address: cesar.zavala@austintexas.gov PHONE: 512-974-3404 1 of 3B-08 ` 2 of 3B-08 3 of 3B-08
PLANNING COMMISSION SITE PLAN COMMISSION APPROVAL REVIEW SHEET CASE NUMBER: SPC-2012-0104D(R4) PC DATE: 6/9/2020 PROJECT NAME: Zilker Metro Park - Maintenance Barn Replacement ADDRESS: 2338 Columbus Drive APPLICANT: City of Austin Parks and Recreation Department AGENT: Axiom Engineering Inc, Nicole Findeseisen, P.E., (512) 784-5892 CASE MANAGER: Jeremy Siltala (512) 974-2945 or jeremy.siltala@austintexas.gov WATERSHED: Eanes Creek APPLICATION REQUEST: Sites zoned Public (P) with limits of construction greater than one acre in size are a Conditional Use that require Land Use Commission approval according to Land Development Code section 25-2-625. PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The applicant proposes construction of a new maintenance facility with associated improvements. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the conditional use permit request. The site plan will comply with all other requirements of the Land Development Code prior to its release. PROJECT INFORMATION: SITE AREA WITHIN LOC ZONING LAND USE IMPERVIOUS COVER BUILDING HEIGHT VEHICULAR ACCESS 4.8 acres or 211.557 SF Public (P) Park 29,545 SF, 0.68 AC 23 FT, 1 STORY COLOMBUS DRIVE NEIGHBORHOOD ORGANIZATIONS: Austin Lost and Found Pets Austin Neighborhoods Council Bike Austin Friends of Austin Neighborhoods Homeless Neighborhood Association Neighborhood Empowerment Foundation Preservation Austin SELTexas Save Barton Creek Assn. Save Our Springs Alliance Sierra Club, Austin Regional Group South Central Coalition TNR BCP - Travis County Natural Resources Zilker Neighborhood Association B-091 of 4 Page 2 SPC-2012-0104D(R4) CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT REVIEW AND EVALUATION CRITERIA The following evaluation is included to provide staff position on each point of the conditional use permit criteria. Section 25-5-145 of the Land Development Code states: “The Commission shall determine whether the proposed development or use of a conditional use site plan complies with the requirements of this section. Zilker Metro Park - Maintenance Barn 1. Comply with the requirements of this title; Staff response: This application complies with the requirements of this A conditional use site plan must: title. 2. Comply with the objectives and purposes of the zoning district; Staff response: This application complies with the objectives and purposes of the zoning district. 3. Have building height, bulk, scale, setback, open space, landscaping, drainage, access, traffic circulation, and use that are compatible with the use of an abutting site; Staff response: This application is compatible with the abutting sites. 4. Provide adequate and convenient off-street parking and loading facilities; Staff response: Adequate parking and loading facilities have been provided. 5. Reasonably protect persons and property from erosion, flood, fire, noises, …
PLANNING COMMISSION SITE PLAN COMMISSION APPROVAL REVIEW SHEET CASE NUMBER: SPC-2012-0104D(R4) PC DATE: 6/9/2020 PROJECT NAME: Zilker Metro Park - Maintenance Barn Replacement ADDRESS: 2338 Columbus Drive APPLICANT: City of Austin Parks and Recreation Department AGENT: Axiom Engineering Inc, Nicole Findeseisen, P.E., (512) 784-5892 CASE MANAGER: Jeremy Siltala (512) 974-2945 or jeremy.siltala@austintexas.gov WATERSHED: Eanes Creek APPLICATION REQUEST: Sites zoned Public (P) with limits of construction greater than one acre in size are a Conditional Use that require Land Use Commission approval according to Land Development Code section 25-2-625. PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The applicant proposes construction of a new maintenance facility with associated improvements. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the conditional use permit request. The site plan will comply with all other requirements of the Land Development Code prior to its release. PROJECT INFORMATION: SITE AREA WITHIN LOC ZONING LAND USE IMPERVIOUS COVER BUILDING HEIGHT VEHICULAR ACCESS 4.8 acres or 211.557 SF Public (P) Park 29,545 SF, 0.68 AC 23 FT, 1 STORY COLOMBUS DRIVE NEIGHBORHOOD ORGANIZATIONS: Austin Lost and Found Pets Austin Neighborhoods Council Bike Austin Friends of Austin Neighborhoods Homeless Neighborhood Association Neighborhood Empowerment Foundation Preservation Austin SELTexas Save Barton Creek Assn. Save Our Springs Alliance Sierra Club, Austin Regional Group South Central Coalition TNR BCP - Travis County Natural Resources Zilker Neighborhood Association B-091 of 4 Page 2 SPC-2012-0104D(R4) CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT REVIEW AND EVALUATION CRITERIA The following evaluation is included to provide staff position on each point of the conditional use permit criteria. Section 25-5-145 of the Land Development Code states: “The Commission shall determine whether the proposed development or use of a conditional use site plan complies with the requirements of this section. Zilker Metro Park - Maintenance Barn 1. Comply with the requirements of this title; Staff response: This application complies with the requirements of this A conditional use site plan must: title. 2. Comply with the objectives and purposes of the zoning district; Staff response: This application complies with the objectives and purposes of the zoning district. 3. Have building height, bulk, scale, setback, open space, landscaping, drainage, access, traffic circulation, and use that are compatible with the use of an abutting site; Staff response: This application is compatible with the abutting sites. 4. Provide adequate and convenient off-street parking and loading facilities; Staff response: Adequate parking and loading facilities have been provided. 5. Reasonably protect persons and property from erosion, flood, fire, noises, …
PLANNING COMMISSION SITE PLAN CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT REVIEW SHEET 84 Rainey St. 84 Rainey CUP SPC-2019-0539A PC DATE: 6/09/20 WGI (Cliff Kendall) 2021 E. 5th St. Suite 200 Austin, TX 78702 (512) 669-5560 Ashland Rainey LLC & EW Renovating Rainey LLC 165 W 73rd New York, New York 10023 CASE NUMBER: PROJECT NAME: ADDRESS: APPLICANT: AGENT: CASE MANAGER: Renee Johns, (512) 974-2711 or at Renee.Johns@austintexas.gov WATERSHED: Waller Creek/Lady Bird Lake PROPOSED USE: Cocktail Lounge EXISTING ZONING: CBD NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN: N/A PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT: The applicant is requesting a conditional use permit for a cocktail lounge on a lot in the historic Rainey Street District. The lot is a total of 7,203 square feet and was previously used as a single family home and had temporary events for SXSW. The hours of operation will be Monday – Friday 6pm to 2am, and Saturday and Sunday 12pm to 2am. No construction will occur with this permit but will be permitted either as a B-plan (construction site plan) or as a site plan exemption. SUMMARY STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the conditional use permit. Cocktail lounge is a use allowed in a CBD zoning district, the Waterfront Overlay Rainey sub district triggers the conditional use for the cocktail lounge. Several cocktail lounge uses are already located within this sub district. The site plan will comply with all requirements of the Land Development Code prior to its release. 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 the Land Development Code states: “The Commission shall determine whether the proposed development or use of a conditional use site plan complies with the requirements of this section.” A conditional use site plan must: 1. Comply with the requirements of this title; Staff response: This application complies with the requirements of this title. 1 of 6B-10 2. Comply with the objectives and purposes of the zoning district; Staff response: This application complies with the objectives and purposes of the zoning district. The CBD zoning district allows cocktail lounge use. The Waterfront Overlay Rainey sub district triggers the conditional use for the cocktail lounge. Several cocktail lounge uses are already located within this sub district 3. Have building height, bulk, scale, setback, open space, landscaping, drainage, access, traffic circulation, and use that are compatible with the use of an …
M E M O R A N D U M To: Chair Kenny and Members of the Planning Commission From: Jerry Rusthoven, Assistant Director/Interim Lead Planning and Zoning Department Date: June 4, 2020 Subject: Kramer Lane Service Center In 1965 the City of Austin purchased a 33.56 acre tract for municipal use that is now known at the Kramer Lane Service Center. The property was purchased using bond funds from both the electric utility department and water and wastewater utility. In 2013 Austin Energy transferred 2,800 acres in Webberville to Austin Water Department in exchange for full use and control of this site. Austin Energy currently has over 200 employees at the site and uses the site for offices, a training yard, warehouse space, a laydown yard and parking for utility vehicles. In addition to Austin Energy the site is also used by the Fleet, Public Works and Watershed Protection Departments. In 2007 the City Council approved the North Burnet/Gateway (NBG) Plan and the related regulating plan in 2009. The area within the NBG Plan is redeveloping as envisioned, including the recently approved Broadmoor project, a six million square foot redevelopment, as well as the nearby Domain project. Growth in this area will exceed electric capacity by 2023. Feeders and transformers at substations in the surrounding area are reaching capacity and limited capacity for electrical switching could result in extended power outages that will worsen over time. The result is Austin Energy needs a new substation to serve the and future growth in the region. The Kramer Lane Service Center property is optimally located to serve local electrical need and reduce customer costs to obtain new electric service by avoiding the need to purchase additional nearby high value land; and avoiding public disruption caused by construction of new transmissions lines, transmission towers and overhead distribution lines because these are located adjacent to the site. Staff is requesting the initiation of an amendment the North Burnet / Gateway Regulating Plan in the Code to allow certain civic uses that will allow Austin Energy to continue the existing use of the site as well as the construction of a new substation at the rear of the property. C-011 of 1
From: Amanda Willard Sent: Friday, June 05, 2020 1:16 AM To: Chaffin, Heather <Heather.Chaffin@austintexas.gov> Cc: Subject: C14-2020-0022 5010 & 5102 Heflin Lane *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** This email is written in protest of the requested zoning change from SF-4A-NP to SF-6-NP. Our area is already experiencing the adverse impact of increased development. While COVID-19 has temporarily reduced traffic across our city, under normal circumstances, the congestion on Webberville and Heflin during peak times has increased to a level that impacts my family's commute times and complicates navigating our own neighborhood. For example, attempting to turn north from Heflin Lane onto Webberville is challenge. Traffic traveling south on Webberville travels at a speed greater than the posted limit (even with the speed bumps in place) and any car parked in the bike lane along Webberville creates a situation that makes it too dangerous to walk around my own neighborhood with my children at certain times of the day. Any increase in density will strain our already congested roadways. Of substantial concern, the increased impervious cover will exacerbate flooding in our neighborhood. Since purchasing our home in 2012, the number of times our house has flooded has increased steadily as development in the area has increased. We have already replaced floors and had to have a professional install an expensive drainage system for our house. I recognize that some change is inevitable. When evaluating what changes are reasonable, I ask that you please keep in mind that our wonderful neighborhood still has homes occupied by the original owners who purchased their properties in the 60’s and have already experienced substantial changes. To create a situation that forces any of our neighbors to make costly upgrades to their properties to mitigate the impact of surrounding developments or to be forced to sale their homes because they can not afford the upgrades, is not reasonable. The increased density of proposed projects like the one at MLK & Tannehill and directly across the street at the intersection of Webberville and Stone Gate will make it impossible to safely navigate traffic and difficult for some of us to maintain our homes. Each one of these projects, if considered individually, may seem reasonable but together and combined with all of the rapid development East Austin is experiencing, will negatively impact the safety, functionality and affordability of the Stone Gate neighborhood. I appreciate you seriously …
MEMORANDUM ************************************************************************ TO: Conor Kenny, Chair Planning Commission Members Planning and Zoning Department FROM: Mark Graham, Senior Planner DATE: RE: June 8, 2020 C14-2020-0007 – 2001 Guadalupe Street Request for Postponement by Staff to June 23, 2020 ************************************************************************ Staff requests a postponement of the above-referenced rezoning case to June 23, 2020 in order to further explore development options for the property.
From: Jon Hagar Sent: Monday, June 8, 2020 12:52 PM To: Rivera, Andrew <Andrew.Rivera@austintexas.gov> Cc: Tepper, Rachel <Rachel.Tepper@austintexas.gov> Subject: Re: NPA-2020-0015.01_6121 FM 969 Rd Thanks, Andrew. I understand. I only wanted to reiterate the first point in the neutral letter we provided, which was that the owner claimed intent to build affordable housing but was unwilling to commit to that via Restrictive Covenant. I wanted to urge Planning Commission to push back on that and explore whatever legal mechanisms are available to attach affordability to their approval. Thanks, Jon Hagar Chair, EMLK NPCT On Mon, Jun 8, 2020 at 12:28 PM Rivera, Andrew <Andrew.Rivera@austintexas.gov> wrote: Hello Mr. Hagar, Unfortunately the time to register has expired. I’m happy to pass along written correspondence to the Commission. Thank you, Andrew
NEIGHBORHOOD HOUSING and COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT Housing Displacement Prevention Strategies City of Austin Planning Commission June 9, 2020 Nefertitti Jackmon Housing & Planning Policy Manager 1 D1 of 24 A GROWING CITY with DIVERSE HOUSING NEEDS Austin is a fast-growing city, having expanded to nearly a million residents in just a few years. Some predict the region’s population could be 4 million people by 2050. accessible Such rapid growth has a serious impact growing upon gentrification, and affordable homes in neighborhoods that are healthy and safe. transportation, housing, Austin is committed to ensuring equitable access to affordable the housing opportunities that safe, stable homes provide. and 2 D2 of 24 WHAT is AFFORDABLE HOUSING? Housing is defined as affordable if someone pays no more than 30 percent of monthly income for rent/mortgage and utilities, and no more than 45 percent of monthly income on housing and transportation costs. 3 D3 of 24 WHO DOES NHCD SERVE? NHCD increases affordable housing supply, promotes and stable integrated, and diverse fosters equitable, communities. homeownership, for assistance Eligibility largely determined by Median Family Income (MFI), which is the annual income in which half the population makes more, and half the population makes less. is 2019 Austin Area Median Family Income (MFI)* • 30% MFI: $19,900 for 1-person household; $28,400 for a 4-person household 50% MFI: $33,150 for 1-person household; $47,300 for a 4-person household 80% MFI: $52,850 for 1-person household; $75,500 for a 4-person household • • *Per HUD effective June 2019 for the Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA)) 4 D4 of 24 AUSTIN’S HOUSING – HISTORICAL CONTEXT Neighborhood Housing and Community Development will be honest in our communication about the history of past discrimination that led to unfair housing practices and policies as we work diligently, creatively and intentionally to cultivate a diverse and economically inclusive City by creating affordable housing opportunities and mitigating community member displacement. 5 D5 of 24 600+ DISPLACEMENT MITIGATION STRATEGIES REVIEWED People’s Plan Anti- Displacement Task Force 6 D6 of 24 DISPLACEMENT MITIGATION STRATEGIES REVIEW Displacement Mitigation Recommendations Narrowing Process (Records Tagged) 612 335 143 (Actionable Records) (Records prioritized) 103 15 (Records in NHCD’s control) (Short Term Recommended Strategies) 7 D7 of 24 DISPLACEMENT MITIGATION STRATEGIES REVIEW Displacement Mitigation Recommendations Narrowing Process 8 D8 of 24 LONG-TERM DISPLACEMENT MITIGATION STRATEGIES 9 D9 of 24 FULFILLING the NHCD MISSION Our mission is to cultivate a diverse and economically …
SPECIAL MEETING OF THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION (CDC) June 9, 2020, 6:00 pm The Community Development Commission meeting to be held on June 9, 2020 with Social Distancing Modifications. Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers must register in advance (by noon, June 8, 2020). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the June 9, 2020 Community Development Commission meeting, residents must: •Call or email the board liaison at 512-974-3144 or angela.sommers@austintexas.gov no later than noon, June 8, 2020. The information required is the speaker name, item number(s) they wish to speak on, whether they are for/against/neutral, and a telephone number or email address. •Once a request to speak has been called in or emailed to the board liaison, residents will receive either an email or phone call providing the telephone number to call on the day of the scheduled meeting. •Speakers must call in at least 15 minutes prior to meeting start in order to speak, late callers will not be accepted and will not be able to speak. •Speakers will be placed in a queue until their time to speak. •Handouts or other information may be emailed to angela.sommmers@austintexas.gov by noon June 8, 2020. This information will be provided to Board and Commission members in advance of the meeting. •If this meeting is broadcast live, residents may watch the meeting here: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION (CDC) June 9, 2020, 6:00 pm REGULAR MEETING VIA VIDEOCONFERENCING CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS Joe Deshotel, Chair Public Sector Appointee Raymond Young Public Sector Appointee Amit Motwani Public Sector Appointee Heidi Sloan Public Sector Appointee Fisayo Fadelu Public Sector Appointee Shavone Otero Private Sector Appointee Karen Paup Private Sector Appointee VACANT Rosewood-Zaragosa/Blackland Bertha Delgado East Austin Michael Tolliver Colony Park Tandera Louie, Vice Chair North Austin Julia Woods South Austin Alberto Mejia Dove Springs Please visit https://austintexas.gov/cdc for more information about the Community Development Commission. Purpose: The purpose of the board is to advise the Council in the development and implementation of programs designed to serve the poor and the community at large with an emphasis on federally funded programs. Cesar Acosta St. John’s Madra Mays Montopolis 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 …
TEXAS 2020-2022 NEEDS ASSESSMENT FOR CSBG CARES ACT FUNDING COVER PAGE AND CERTIFICATION CSBG Eligible Entity: Austin Public Health Neighborhood Services Primary Agency Contact Information: Unit Manager 512-972-6750 Angel.Zambrano@austintexas.gov Contact Name: Angel Zambrano Title: Phone Email: Secondary Agency Contact Information (could be a planner or program director): Contact Name: Donna Sundstrom Title: Assistant Director Phone #: 512-972-5038 Email: Donna.Sundstrom@austintexas.gov Was the Needs Assessment completed utilizing a subcontractor? Yes _ No X Certification of 2020-2021 of Needs Assessment The undersigned hereby certifies that the needs assessment information submitted for CSBG CARES Act Funding is correct and has been authorized by the governing body of this organization. If not approved by the board, it will be presented to the board on June 10, 2020 for approval and at that time this certification page will be re-submitted to the Department. _Joe Deshotel Board Chair (printed name) _______________________________ Executive Director (printed name) ___________________________ Board Chair (signature) ____________________ Date ___________________________ Executive Director (signature) ____________________ Date Submission Date: Month/Day/Year Page 1 of 11 TEXAS 2020-2022 NEEDS ASSESSMENT FOR CSBG CARES ACT FUNDING 1. Describe the area and individuals impacted by this COVID-19 pandemic. Provide information and data (quantitative and qualitative) on the estimated number of persons and households impacted by this COVID- 19 pandemic and on the impact of the pandemic to the families and the community by city and county. Types of information to include, but not be limited to, the following: city/cities, zip codes, description of the neighborhoods (e.g., primarily low-income, availability of public facilities and social service agencies, etc.), and demographic information on the households/individuals (e.g., income, racial make-up, indirect damage such as loss of job, education, housing etc.). Data and information gathered can include statistics, newspaper articles, news stories, surveys, interviews, data from 211 or other organization’s data on COVID- 19 needs. Eligible entities will be required to maintain documentation for monitoring purposes. This spring 2020 the global Covid-19 pandemic unsettled all segments of society. The social and economic consequences have been disastrous for a significant number of individuals in the City of Austin and Travis County area. In 2015 Travis County indicators showed a decline in the poverty rate in the urban area of Austin while outlying areas continued to face the challenges of minimal economic and social opportunities. The COVID 19 pandemic’s impact has brought the decline of poverty in Travis County to a halt and has now impacted all …
Dove Springs Public Health Facility 5811 Palo Blanco Lane Presentation Community Development Commission Board Kymberley Maddox, Austin Public Health Kalpana Sutaria, Public Works June 9, 2020 Proposed Facility $16 million project approved by voters in 2018 Bond election Two-Story Building - Lower Level about 16,000 Sq. Ft. Estimated completion Spring 2023 Full Service Neighborhood Center WIC Clinic Immunizations Clinic High Quality Child Care Center Construction Site High Quality Child Care Center Located on the first floor with easy access Attached outdoor learning area and playground Design-Build Team has subconsultant Bright Horizons with specialty in child care centers NAEYC and State Certification Standards 70 to 74 Children Public Health Facility access for kitchen, classrooms & other services Climate Resilience Components LEED Silver Certification Use of Lobby as a temporary cooling center and information distribution Outdoor charging station with battery storage Backup power generator capability Rainwater collection Current Phase and Next Steps Official address assigned to facility: 5811 Palo Blanco Lane A Design-Build firm, SpawGlass approved by the Contract negotiation and completion by June, City Council 2020 Design and permitting by late Spring 2021 Construction start by Fall 2021 Construction completion by Spring 2023 Community Outreach and Public Engagement Two public meetings held during project start to guide initial planning phase Next public meeting to introduce SpawGlass Design-Build Team to the community and allow team to hear community feedback first-hand in Summer, 2020. Community Input meetings on Schematic Design options in Fall, 2020 Community Outreach and Public Engagement Public Engagement through website and social media is ongoing and will continue throughout the design phase Community Task Force being developed for continuous feedback to SpawGlass and City of Austin team between public meetings Thank you! Q & A
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION (CDC) SPECIAL CALLED MEETING VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE May 13, 2020, 3:00 pm CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Board Members in Attendance: Joe Deshotel (Chair) Tandera Louie (Vice Chair) Raymond Young Amit Motwani Heidi Sloan Shavone Otero Karen Paup Cesar Acosta Madra Mays Julia Woods Alberto Mejia Members Absent: Fisayo Fadelu Bertha Delgado Michael Tolliver (left the dais at 3:28 pm) City of Austin Staff in Attendance: Rosie Truelove (Neighborhood Housing and Community Development) Rebecca Giello (Neighborhood Housing and Community Development) Adrienne Sturrup (Austin Public Health) Donna Sundstrom (Austin Public Health) Erica Leak (Neighborhood Housing and Community Development) Angel Zambrano (Austin Public Health) Angela Sommers (Neighborhood Housing and Community Development) DRAFT MEETING MINUTES Please visit https://austintexas.gov/cdc for more information about the Community Development Commission. Purpose: The purpose of the board is to advise the council in the development and implementation of programs designed to serve the poor and the community at large with an emphasis on federally funded programs. CALL TO ORDER Chair Deshotel called the meeting to order at 3:06pm with 10 members present. Commissioners Fadelu, and Delgado were absent. Commissioner Mejia joined the dais at 3:06pm, and Commissioner Motwani joined the dais at 3:09pm. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Discussion and possible action on the February 11, 2020 Community Development Commission meeting minutes. On Commissioner Paup’s motion to approve, Commissioner Louie’s second, the February 11, 2020, meeting minutes were approved unanimously. Commissioners Fadelu and Delgado were absent. 2. NEW BUSINESS a) Conduct a public hearing on the draft amendments for the FY 2019-24 Consolidated Plan, FY 2019-20 Action Plan and Citizen Participation Plan. Public hearings are required by 1) the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; and 2) the Texas Local Government Code Chapter 373. No community members registered to speak on this item. b) Discussion and possible action on the draft amendments for the FY 2019-24 Consolidated Plan, FY 2019-20 Action Plan and Citizen Participation Plan. Staff from the Neighborhood Housing and Community Development Department and the Austin Public Health Department provided a presentation and answered questions from Commissioners about the draft amendments for the FY 2019-24 Consolidated Plan, FY 2019-20 Action Plan and Citizen Participation Plan. The CDC supported the proposed amendments to the FY 2019-24 Consolidated Plan and FY 2019- 20 Action Plan with the additional recommendation to clarify language around the proposed allocation for homelessness to indicate the amount of funding that will go toward …
COVID-19 Spending Framework Economic Recovery • June 9, 2020 1 COVID-19 Spending Framework Small Business Assistance – $17.5M Commercial Loans for Economic Assistance & Recovery (CLEAR) Fund - $16.5M • Grants up to $40,000 for small businesses • Phase One: $10.0M (Allocated by City Council through Resolution 20200507-023) • Phase Two: $6.5M (Approved; Would also support commercial property owners) • Profile of small businesses in Austin: • There are 40,350 businesses in Austin with fewer than 25 employees. • Collectively, these businesses employ over 320,000 people. • Average 7.6 employees per inquiry for the Austin Economic Injury Bridge Loan program Long-Term Lease Stability Fund - $1M • Grants up to $40,000 for landlords that agree to enter into favorable, long-term leases with commercial tenants that deliver community benefits • Intended to preserve community assets in vulnerable communities • City Council passed several resolutions to preserve spaces for the creative sector, locally-owned small businesses, and retailers that provide healthy food in underserved areas 2 COVID-19 Spending Framework Creative Sector Assistance – $5M Austin Music Disaster Relief Fund - $1.5M • Grants of $1,000 to musicians for their immediate emergency needs Austin Creative Space Disaster Relief Program - $1M • Grants up to $50,000 to organizations and independent artists facing displacement and difficulty paying rent for their commercial creative spaces Creative Sector Assistance - $2.5 • Grants up to $2,500 for artists, musicians, and other creative-sector independent workers financially impacted by COVID-19 3 COVID-19 Spending Framework Non-Profit Assistance – $6.35M Austin Nonprofit & Civic Health Organization Relief (ANCHOR) Fund - $6.35M • Grants between $10,000 and $20,000 for nonprofits • Phase One: $5.0M (Allocated by City Council through Resolution 20200507-023) • Phase Two: $350K (Approved) • Phase one funds distributed in the following manner: • Health & Human Services - $2M • Workforce Development & Social/Legal Services - $1.25M • Education - $1.25M • Arts & Culture - $1M • Environment & Animals - $0.5M • Profile of non-profits in Austin: • 4,443 non-profit organizations in Austin • Roughly 21,000 non-profit sector workers 4 COVID-19 Spending Framework Worker and Customer Safety – $2.5M PPE and Business Modification Grants- $1M • Grants for the procurement of personal protective equipment and the modification of businesses to COVID-compliant standards for safe re-opening. Employee Medical Assistance Program - $1.5M • Contract with counseling services provider to expand access for workers dealing with COVID-related mental health challenges. …
Community Services Block Grant Programmatic/Financial Report June 9, 2020 The Community Services Block Grant funds the delivery of services to low income Texas residents in all 254 counties. These funds support a variety of direct services in addition to helping maintain the core administrative elements of community action agencies. For the City of Austin, the grant provides funding for the delivery of basic needs, case management, preventive health and employment support services through the City’s six (6) Neighborhood Centers and the three (3) Outreach Sites. ◼ Basic Needs (food, clothing, information and referral, notary services, transportation, car safety education and car seats, tax preparation, Blue Santa applications, fans, Thanksgiving food baskets and other seasonal activities); ◼ Preventive Health (screenings for blood pressure, blood sugar including a1C, and cholesterol; pregnancy testing; health promotion presentations, coordination and participation in health fairs, immunizations, coordination of wellness activities, linkages to medical home providers and diabetes case management); ◼ Case Management (individual/family support counseling, advocacy, self-sufficiency case management, crisis intervention, linkages with employers, educational opportunities and training, and working with individuals on quality of life issues); ◼ Employment Support (intake, assessment and goal setting, job readiness training, job placement assistance, and job retention services) Expenditures 2020 Contract Cumulative % of Total Categories Budget Expenditures as of Personnel Fringe Benefits Other Total $693,764.20 $394,116.34 $14,225.46 $1,102,106 04/30/20 $165,619.60 $80,718.71 $0 $246,338.31 24% 20.5% 0% 22.4% 1 FNPI 1 1B 1C 1E 1H 2 2F 2H 4 4E 5 5B 5D 4C 4I 5A 5JJ 7A 7B 7D 7N Austin Public Health Report on PY19 Community Action Plan MISSION: To prevent disease, promote health, and protect the well-being of our community. TOP 5 NEEDS: Housing; Health; Employment; Basic Needs; Education Report Date April 30, 2020 Outcome Description Target #Enrolled #Achieved Success Rate % Employment Unemployed adults who obtained a job up to a living wage Unemployed adults obtained and maintained a job for at least 90 days (up to a living wage) Unemployed adults who obtained a job with a living wage 20 Employed participants in a career-advancement related program who entered or transitioned into a position with increased income and/or benefits Education and Cognitive Development Adults who demonstrated improved basic education Individuals who obtained a recognized credential, certificate or degree relating to the achievement of educational or vocational skills Housing Households who avoided eviction Health and Social/Behavioral Development Individuals who demonstrated improved physical health and well …
FISCAL YEAR 2019-20 & 2020-21 HUD FEDERAL REPORTING TIMELINE NEIGHBORHOOD HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FY 2019-20 HUD CARES ACT FUNDING AMENDMENT TIMELINE FY 2019-20 CARES ACT AMENDMENT PROCESS TIMELINE Friday, March 27 CARES Act Signed Into Law Thursday, April 2 City of Austin is Awarded Supplemental HUD Funding Authorized by the CARES Act Thursday, April 16 Start of Community Needs Assessment for HUD CARES Act Funding and FY 2020-21 Action Plan Thursday, April 23 City Council - Conduct a Public Hearing for Community Needs for Fiscal Years 2019-20 and 2020-21 Action Plans (conducted via videoconference) Thursday, April 23 End of Community Needs Assessment for HUD CARES Act Funding and FY 2020-21 Action Plan Monday, May 4 Start of Public Comment Period for Amendments to the FY 2019-24 Consolidated Plan, FY 2019-20 Action Plan and Citizen Participation Plan Wednesday, May 13 Community Development Commission - Conduct a Public Hearing for Public Comment and Provide Final Recommendation on the Amendments to the FY 2019-24 Consolidated Plan, FY 2019-20 Action Plan and Citizen Participation Plan Wednesday, May 13 End of Public Comment Period for Amendments to the FY 2019-24 Consolidated Plan, FY 2019-20 Action Plan and Citizen Participation Plan Thursday, May 21 City Council-Final Action on the Amendments to the FY 2019-24 Consolidated Plan, FY 2019-20 Action Plan and Citizen Participation Plan (conducted via videoconference) Mid-June Submit Amendments to the FY 2019-24 and FY 2019-20 Action Plan to HUD 2 FY 2019-20 ACTION PLAN AMENDMENT PRIORITIES TO PREVENT, PREPARE FOR, AND RESPOND TO CORONAVIRUS Emergency Rental Assistance and Homelessness Assistance to Prevent, Prepare for, and Respond to Coronavirus Emergency rental assistance for low-and moderate-income households • • Homelessness assistance to mitigate the economic effects of Coronavirus • Housing and shelter assistance for persons experiencing homelessness Community Development Assistance to Prevent, Prepare for, and Respond to Coronavirus Special Needs Assistance to Prevent, Prepare for, and Respond to Coronavirus • Respite care for children whose parents or guardians are hospitalized or quarantined, overnight and weekend child care for essential workers, and health and safety supplies needed for child care programs • Short-term housing and utility assistance, tenant based rental assistance, hotel/motel voucher assistance, housing placement and supportive services, and master leasing • Small business assistance to retain jobs held by low-and moderate- income persons working in child care centers • Chi 3 FY 2020-21 ACTION PLAN TIMELINE Thursday, April 16 Start of Community Needs Assessment …
TEXAS 2020-2022 NEEDS ASSESSMENT FOR CSBG CARES ACT FUNDING COVER PAGE AND CERTIFICATION CSBG Eligible Entity: Austin Public Health Neighborhood Services Primary Agency Contact Information: Unit Manager 512-972-6750 Angel.Zambrano@austintexas.gov Contact Name: Angel Zambrano Title: Phone Email: Secondary Agency Contact Information (could be a planner or program director): Contact Name: Donna Sundstrom Title: Assistant Director Phone #: 512-972-5038 Email: Donna.Sundstrom@austintexas.gov Was the Needs Assessment completed utilizing a subcontractor? Yes _ No X Certification of 2020-2021 of Needs Assessment The undersigned hereby certifies that the needs assessment information submitted for CSBG CARES Act Funding is correct and has been authorized by the governing body of this organization. If not approved by the board, it will be presented to the board on June 10, 2020 for approval and at that time this certification page will be re-submitted to the Department. _Joe Deshotel Board Chair (printed name) _______________________________ Executive Director (printed name) ___________________________ Board Chair (signature) ____________________ Date ___________________________ Executive Director (signature) ____________________ Date Submission Date: Month/Day/Year Page 1 of 11 TEXAS 2020-2022 NEEDS ASSESSMENT FOR CSBG CARES ACT FUNDING 1. Describe the area and individuals impacted by this COVID-19 pandemic. Provide information and data (quantitative and qualitative) on the estimated number of persons and households impacted by this COVID- 19 pandemic and on the impact of the pandemic to the families and the community by city and county. Types of information to include, but not be limited to, the following: city/cities, zip codes, description of the neighborhoods (e.g., primarily low-income, availability of public facilities and social service agencies, etc.), and demographic information on the households/individuals (e.g., income, racial make-up, indirect damage such as loss of job, education, housing etc.). Data and information gathered can include statistics, newspaper articles, news stories, surveys, interviews, data from 211 or other organization’s data on COVID- 19 needs. Eligible entities will be required to maintain documentation for monitoring purposes. This spring 2020 the global Covid-19 pandemic unsettled all segments of society. The social and economic consequences have been disastrous for a significant number of individuals in the City of Austin and Travis County area. In 2015 Travis County indicators showed a decline in the poverty rate in the urban area of Austin while outlying areas continued to face the challenges of minimal economic and social opportunities. The COVID 19 pandemic’s impact has brought the decline of poverty in Travis County to a halt and has now impacted all …
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION (CDC) REGULAR MEETING VIA VIDEOCONFERENCING June 9, 2020, 6:00 pm Members Absent: Michael Tolliver Madra Mays CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS Board Members in Attendance: Joe Deshotel (Chair) Tandera Louie (Vice Chair) Raymond Young Amit Motwani Heidi Sloan Shavone Otero Karen Paup Cesar Acosta Julia Woods Alberto Mejia Fisayo Fadelu Bertha Delgado City of Austin Staff in Attendance: Sylnovia Holt-Rabb (Economic Development Department) Donna Sundstrom (Austin Public Health) Kymberley Maddox (Austin Public Health) Angel Zambrano (Austin Public Health) Angela Sommers (Neighborhood Housing and Community Development) APPROVED MEETING MINUTES Please visit https://austintexas.gov/cdc for more information about the Community Development Commission. Purpose: The purpose of the board is to advise the Council in the development and implementation of programs designed to serve the poor and the community at large with an emphasis on federally funded programs. CALL TO ORDER Chair Deshotel called the meeting to order at 6:03 pm with 9 members present. Commissioner Delgado joined the dais at 6:04 pm. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Discussion and possible action on the May 13, 2020 Community Development Commission meeting minutes. On Commissioner Louie’s motion to approve and Commissioner Acosta’s second, the May 13, 2020 meeting minutes were approved unanimously. Commissioners Tolliver and Mays were absent. 2. COMMUNITY SERVICES BLOCK GRANT (CSBG) a) Presentation, briefing and discussion on the Community Services Block Grant (Angel Zambrano, Manager, Neighborhood Services Unit, Austin Public Health). Angel Zambrano provided a presentation and answered questions from Commissioners about the Community Services Block Grant. b) Discussion and possible action on the simplified community needs assessment plan for Community Services Block Grant funds authorized by the CARES Act. (Angel Zambrano, Manager, Neighborhood Services Unit, Austin Public Health). Angel Zambrano provided a presentation and answered questions from Commissioners about the Community Needs Assessment Plan for Community Services Block Grant funds authorized by the CARES Act. The CDC supported the simplified community needs assessment plan for Community Services Block Grant funds authorized by the CARES Act with the understanding that the Community Development Commission would like to note that substantial inherent barriers exist which stymie the turnaround time of many of the interventions intended to provide rental assistance, utilities assistance, child care and basic needs. As Austin Public Health reported to Commissioners during the meeting on 06/09/2020, these delays, which can last weeks, can and do result in both fiduciary inefficiency (e.g., late fees for landlords), exclusion of households without formalized leases, …
Special Meeting of the Water and Wastewater Commission Monday, June 8, 2020 The Water and Wastewater Commission to be held Monday, June 8, 2020 - 3:00 PM with Social Distancing Modifications Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers must register in advance by Noon, Sunday, June 7, 2020. All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the June 8, 2020 Water and Wastewater Commission Meeting, residents must: •Call or email the board liaison at (512) 972-0115 or Blanca.Madriz@austintexas.gov no later than Noon, June 7, 2020. The information required is the speaker name, item number(s) they wish to speak on, whether they are for/against/neutral, and a telephone number or email address. •Once a request to speak has been called in or emailed to the board liaison, residents will receive either an email or phone call providing the telephone number to call on the day of the scheduled meeting. •Speakers must call in at least 15 minutes prior to meeting start in order to speak, late callers will not be accepted and will not be able to speak. •Speakers will be placed in a queue until their time to speak. •Handouts or other information may be emailed to Blanca.Madriz@austintexas.gov by Noon, June 7, 2020. This information will be provided to Board and Commission members in advance of the meeting. •If this meeting is broadcast live, residents may watch the meeting here: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch- atxn-live Water and Wastewater Commission June 8, 2020 – 3:00 PM VIA VIDEOCONFERENCING http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live For more information go to: http://www.austintexas.gov/wwc Commissioners: William Moriarty, (Mayor) Chien Lee, Chair (District 4) Christy Williams (District 8) Jesse Penn (District 1) Christianne Castleberry, Vice Chair (District 5) Grant Fisher (District 9) Nhat Ho (District 2) Mia Parton (District 6) Susan Turrieta (District 10) Travis Michel (District 3) Vacant (District 7) CALL TO ORDER A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES TO CITY COUNCIL Approval of minutes from the May 6, 2020 Water & Wastewater Commission regular meeting. B. ITEMS FOR COMMISSION’S REVIEW AND RECOMMENDATION FOR APPROVAL 1. Recommend approval to negotiate and execute a multi-term contract with EMR Elevator Inc. D/B/A EMR Elevator Excellence, to provide elevator and escalator preventative maintenance, repair, and modernization services, for up to five years for a total contract not to exceed $16,540,000. Austin Water’s requested authorization is $1,720,000. 2. Recommend approval to negotiate and execute a …
Recommendation for Water & Wastewater Commission COA Strategic Direction: Government That Works For All Safety June 8, 2020 Commission Meeting Date: Council Meeting Date: Department: Purchasing July 30, 2020 Client: Danielle Lord, Anna Bryan-Borja SUBJECT Recommend approval to negotiate and execute of a multi-term contract with EMR Elevator Inc. D/B/A EMR Elevator Excellence, to provide elevator and escalator preventative maintenance, repair, and modernization services, for up to five years for a total contract not to exceed $16,540,000. Austin Water’s requested authorization is $1,720,000. AMOUNT AND SOURCE OF FUNDING Funding in the amount of $14,000 is available in the Fiscal Year 2019-2020 Operating Budget of Austin Water. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. Purchasing Language: Prior Council Action: Boards and Commission Action: MBE/WBE: The Purchasing Office issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) 8200 JOG3001 for these services. The solicitation was issued on December 23, 2019 and it closed on February 6, 2020. Of the five offers received, the recommended contractor submitted the best evaluated responsive offer. A complete solicitation package, including a log of offers received, is available for viewing on the City’s Financial Services website, Austin Finance Online. Link: Solicitation Documents. N/A June 8, 2020 – To be reviewed by the Water and Wastewater Commission. This solicitation was reviewed for subcontracting opportunities in accordance with City Code Chapter 2-9C Minority Owned and Women Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program. For the services required for this solicitation, there were no subcontracting opportunities therefore, no subcontracting goals were established. The contract will provide elevator, escalator, lift, dumbwaiter, and moving walkway preventative maintenance, repair, inspection, and modernization services at various City buildings. The services provided under the terms of this contract are vital to the City’s overall efforts to provide quality, safe, and reliable elevator, escalator, lift, dumbwaiter, and moving walkways for City staff, customers, and citizens. In addition to providing parts and services for preventative maintenance and repairs, the contractor will also maintain all registrations and/or licenses required by the City and the State of Texas. Additional departments and building locations may be added to this contract as existing contracts expire, and new City facilities are built. The contract will replace an existing contract, which expires on August 26, 2020. The requested authorization amount was determined using a departmental estimate based on historical spend and future usage. An evaluation team with expertise in this area …
Water & Wastewater Commission Review and Recommendation Government That Works For All COA Strategic Direction: June 8, 2020 Commission Meeting Date: Council Meeting Date: Department: Purchasing June 11, 2020 Client: David Anders, Danielle Lord Agenda Item Recommend approval to negotiate and execute a multi-term cooperative contract through Staples Contract & Commercial LLC, with Summus Industries Inc. (MBE), to provide office supplies and related services, for up to five years for a total contract amount not to exceed $13,432,500. Austin Water’s requested authorization is $900,000. Amount and Source of Funding Funding in the amount of $60,000 is available in the Fiscal Year 2019-2020 Operating Budget of Austin Water. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. Multiple vendors within this cooperative purchasing program were reviewed for these goods and services. The Purchasing Office has determined this contractor best meets the needs of the departments to provide the goods and services required at the best value for the City. N/A June 8, 2020 – To be reviewed by the Electric Utility Commission. June 8, 2020 – To be reviewed by the Water and Wastewater Commission. This procurement was reviewed for subcontracting opportunities in accordance with City Code Chapter 2-9D Minority Owned and Women Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program. For the goods and services required for this procurement, there were no subcontracting opportunities; therefore, no subcontracting goals were established. Purchasing Language: Prior Council Action: Boards and Commission Action: MBE/WBE: The contract will provide a reliable source of office and workplace-related products and services used by various City departments. Staff will have quick and reliable access to products available from the contractor’s online ordering system. The contract will offer a wide variety of office and workplace supplies, including: 100% recycled paper, sustainable desk supplies, toner, and safety supplies. Staples Contract & Commercial LLC warehouses items and delivers orders to over 265 City locations with next day delivery. These goods and related services are provided through a developed strategic alliance with Summus Industries Inc., an independently owned, operated, and City certified minority-owned business. The program enhances the value of services provided to the City through Summus Industries’ customer service, ordering website, delivery tracking, order management, and overall experience in the office supply industry. The Purchasing Office conducted an analysis and determined that the Summus Industries Inc. cooperative contract provides the best value to the City. The analysis included the …
Water & Wastewater Commission Review and Recommendation Health and Environment COA Strategic Direction: June 8, 2020 Commission Meeting Date: Council Meeting Date: Department: Capital Contracting Office Matt Cullen, Shay Roalson June 11, 2020 Client: Agenda Item Recommend approval to award and execute a construction contract with Alpha Paving Industries, LLC, (MBE) for the 2021 Austin Water Asphalt and Concrete Restoration Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity contract in the amount of $8,000,000 for an initial two-year term, with three 1-year extension options of $4,000,000 each for a total contract amount not to exceed $20,000,000. (All Districts) Amount and Source of Funding Funding is available in the Fiscal Year 2019-2020 Capital and Operating Budgets of Austin Water. Funding for the extension options is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. Lowest responsive bid of three bids received through a competitive Invitation for Bid solicitation. N/A June 8, 2020 – To be reviewed by the Water and Wastewater Commission. This contract will be awarded in compliance with City Code Chapter 2-9A (Minority Owned and Women Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program) by meeting the goals with: 9.66% MBE and 1.27% WBE participation. Purchasing Language: Prior Council Action: Boards and Commission Action: MBE/WBE: After Austin Water operations and maintenance crews repair water or wastewater pipeline assets under or near a paved surface, a temporary repair of the paved surface is performed, and a follow up work order is created for the permanent pavement repair. Permanent pavement repairs often occur over 90 days after the pipeline repair, and the backlog of work orders open longer than 90 days continues to increase. Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity contracts provide for an indefinite quantity of services for a fixed time, usually an initial term with extension options. They are commonly used when precise quantities of supplies or services, above a specified minimum, cannot be determined. Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity contracts help streamline the contract process and service delivery and allow the City the flexibility to add work as needs arise or change. As each project is defined, a specific work assignment will be given to the contractor who will complete the scope of work for the unit prices included in the contract. Work deadlines will be established for each work assignment. The purpose of the 2021 Austin Water Asphalt and Concrete Restoration Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity contract will be to eliminate the backlog of outstanding permanent pavement repair work orders and reduce response time …
Recommendation for Water & Wastewater Commission Government That Works For All COA Strategic Direction: June 8, 2020 Commission Meeting Date: Council Meeting Date: Department: Austin Water June 11, 2020 Client: Colleen Kirk, Kevin Critendon SUBJECT Recommend approval to negotiate and execute a cost participation agreement with Pearson Ranch, LLC for the City to reimburse the developer an amount not to exceed $2,200,100 for costs associated with the design and construction of oversized wastewater mains and appurtenances related to Service Extension Request No. 4499R that will provide wastewater service to a proposed mixed use development located north of State Highway 45, south of Neenah Avenue, east of West Parmer Lane, and west of Pearson Ranch Road. (District 6) Funding is available in the Fiscal Year 2019-2020 Capital Budget of Austin Water. AMOUNT AND SOURCE OF FUNDING N/A N/A Purchasing Language: Prior Council Action: Boards and Commission Action: MBE/WBE: June 8, 2020 – To be reviewed by the Water and Wastewater Commission. N/A The Pearson Ranch West project consists of approximately 155 acres of land located north of State Highway 45, south of Neenah Avenue, east of West Parmer Lane, and west of Pearson Ranch Road (the “Property”). Approximately 82% of the Property is located within the City of Austin’s (the “City”) 2-mile Extra-Territorial Jurisdiction, 15% is within the City’s Limited Purpose Jurisdiction, and 3% is within the City’s Full-Purpose Jurisdiction. The Property is also located within the Impact Fee Boundary, Austin Water’s service area for wastewater, the Desired Development Zone, and the Lake Creek Watershed. A map of the property location is attached. Pearson Ranch, LLC (the “Owner”) is proposing to develop approximately 2,500 multifamily units, 350 hotel units, 3,000,000 sq. ft. office space, 150,000 sq. ft. retail space, and 50,000 sq. ft. restaurant space. The Owner requested that the City provide wastewater utility service to the Property as proposed in Service Extension Request (SER) No. 4499R. Austin Water will provide retail water service to the Property. In accordance with Chapter 25-9 of the City Code, the City has asked the Owner to oversize the gravity wastewater mains in order to serve additional properties within the Lake Creek drainage basin consistent with the City’s long-range planning goals for this area. If approved by City Council, the City will cost participate in this construction project only to the extent of the City’s proportionate share of the oversized interceptors. The proposed oversized improvements …
Water & Wastewater Commission Review and Recommendation Government That Works For All COA Strategic Decision: June 8, 2020 Commission Meeting Date: Council Meeting Date: Department: Austin Water June 11, 2020 Client: Colleen Kirk, Kevin Critendon Agenda Item Recommend approval for Service Extension Request No. 4622 for wastewater service to a 77.78-acre tract located at 9021 W. US 290 Highway within the Drinking Water Protection Zone, the City’s 2-mile Extra-Territorial Jurisdiction and Austin Water’s service area. (District 8) Amount and Source of Funding There is no anticipated fiscal impact. N/A N/A Purchasing Language: Prior Council Action: Boards and Commission Action: MBE/WBE: June 3, 2020 - To be reviewed by the Environmental Commission. June 8, 2020 – To be reviewed by the Water and Wastewater Commission. N/A The Ledgestone project consists of approximately 77.78 acres of land located at 9021 W. US 290 Highway (the “Property”). The Property is located entirely within the City of Austin’s (the “City”) 2-mile Extra-Territorial Jurisdiction, Impact Fee Boundary, Austin Water’s service area for wastewater, the Drinking Water Protection Zone, and the Slaughter Watershed. A map of the property location is attached. Applicant: Michael Wong 1991 Trust (the “Owner”) is proposing to develop approximately 550 multi-family units. The Owner requested that the City provide wastewater utility service to the Property as proposed in Service Extension Request (SER) No. 4622. West Travis County Public Utility Agency will provide retail water service to the Property. City Code § 25-9-35 requires City Council approval for this SER because the Property is located within the Drinking Water Protection Zone and outside the City’s full-purpose corporate limits. The City will not cost participate on this project. Infrastructure Improvements: To serve the Property, the Owner will be required to construct: • Approximately 1,800 feet of 15-inch gravity wastewater main from the existing 15-inch gravity wastewater main near W SH 71 and extend west along Williamson Creek to Covered Bridge Drive, • Approximately 2,250 feet of 12-inch gravity wastewater main from the existing 8- inch gravity wastewater main located north of Towana Trail and extend west along Towana Trail and south along Mowinkle Drive, • Approximately 1,000 feet of 8-inch gravity wastewater main from the existing 8- inch gravity wastewater main in Circle Drive and extend west along W US 290 Highway, • An appropriately sized lift station within the subject tract, and • Approximately 6,150 feet of appropriately sized force main from the …
Water & Wastewater Commission Review and Recommendation COA Strategic Decision: Government That Works For All Safety June 8, 2020 July 30, 2020 Commission Meeting Date: Council Meeting Date: Department: Client: Austin Water Christina Romero, David Anders Agenda Item Recommend approval of Austin Water Capital Improvement Projects located in the Drinking Water Protection Zone for inclusion in Austin Water’s 5-year Capital spending plan as required by Financial Policy No. 8. Amount and Source of Funding N/A Purchasing Language: N/A Prior Council Action: Boards and Commission Action: MBE/WBE: January 17, 2013 – City Council approved Ordinance No. 20130117-017 amending the Austin Water Utility Financial Policies Adopted with the Operating Budget (Ordinance No. 20120910-001) to provide for a revised Austin Water Financial Policy No. 8. April 21, 2020 - Recommended by the Zoning and Platting Commission on a 10-0 vote. One vacancy on the commission. April 28, 2020 - Recommended by the Planning Commission on a 13-0 vote. May 19, 2020 - Recommended by the Resource Management Commission on a 9-0 vote with Commissioner Johnson abstaining. May 20, 2020 - Recommended by the Environmental Commission on a 11-0 vote. June 8, 2020 – To be reviewed by the Water and Wastewater Commission. N/A In accordance with City Ordinance No. 20130117-017, Austin Water's financial policies require a public hearing during the City’s annual budget review process to provide citizens an opportunity to comment on growth-related projects within the Drinking Water Protection Zone (DWPZ). Capital improvement projects for new water and wastewater treatment plants, capital expansions, and growth-related projects that are located in the DWPZ were identified and submitted, as part of the annual budget process, to the following Boards and Commissions: Water and Wastewater Commission, Resource Management Commission, Environmental Board, Planning Commission, and the Zoning and Platting Commission. These Boards and Commissions reviewed growth-related DWPZ capital project spending plans, provided input, reviewed consistency with Imagine Austin comprehensive plan, reviewed effect on growth within the DWPZ, and made recommendations on project approval for inclusion in Austin Water’s 5-year capital spending plan. Memorandum To: Boards and Commissions From: Greg Meszaros, Director, Austin Water Date: March 25, 2020 Subject: Board and Commission and Citizen Review of new Growth-related Capital Improvement Projects in Drinking Water Protection Zone The Austin City Council approved an amendment to Austin Waters (AW) Financial Policy No. 8 to provide for enhanced Board and Commission and citizen reviews of AW’s new growth-related capital improvement …
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Drinking Water and Reclaimed Water CIP Update Shay Ralls Roalson, P.E. Matt Cullen, P.E. Gareth Nicely, P.E. June 8, 2020 5 Year Capital Improvement Plan (by funding category) Reclaimed Water CIP FY 2020 "Completing the Core" Projects Estimated Project Cost W/WWC Review Construction RCA Project Name Oltorf Street RW Ph. I Oltorf Street RW Ph. II Travis Heights RW Barton South Congress RW ABIA North Onion Creek Phase I Onion Creek Park Ph. II $4.0 M $5.2 M $4.3 M $3.4 M $1.3 M $8.1 M $0.7 M Early FY22 Early FY22 Early FY23 Late FY22 Late FY21 Mid FY21 5/6/2020 System Expansion Projects Reclaimed Water CIP FY 2020 Projects to fully utilize the Montopolis Reservoir and Pump Station • Nearing completion Non-CIP Projects • Updating RW master plan with in-house engineering resources Centralized plan to be complete this Fall Distributed WW Reuse plan to be created in FY21 Develop Sewer Mining Strategy in FY22 • System Water Hammer Analysis • To be completed this FY Water Distribution System CIP FY 2020 System Improvement CIPs Project Name Estimated Project Cost Next W/WWC Action McNeil Road TM $24.0 M Design early FY21 Highland Park Water Improvements Springdale/Hwy 290 Oltorf Pressure Zone Improvements - West Area $5.7 M $4.1 M $2.6 M Construction January 2020 Construction FY21 Construction FY22 Water Distribution System CIP FY 2020 System Maintenance/Rehabilitation CIPs Project Name Estimated Project Cost Next W/WWC Action Waterline On-call IDIQ $10 M ($2 M/year) Construction - Early FY21 Polybutylene Service Replacements $8.1 M Construction - Early FY21 Renewing Austin Program Zilker Pipeline Renewal Harmon Ave. Renewal $6.4 M $3.8 M Construction – Early FY21 Construction - Late FY20 Water Distribution System CIP FY 2020 Paving IDIQ – 5 year construction contract • $3.5 M/year for operations/maintenance follow up repairs • $0.5 M/year for AW in-house CIP construction follow up Facility Engineering Water CIP FY 2020 Water Treatment, Pumps Stations, and Reservoirs Major CIP Projects SPID 2127.012 North Austin Reservoir and Pump Station Improvements (TWDB Funded) PROJECT 2127.036 Aquifer Storage and Recovery Pilot (TWDB Funded) 5335.016 Ullrich WTP Low Service Pump Station Electrical Feed Renewal (TWDB Funded) $19,230,000 2015.041 Davis Water Treatment Plant Treated Water Discharge System 5335.070 Ullrich WTP Lime Feed Loop 5335.008 Ullrich WTP On-site Generation of Chlorine and Ammonium Sulfate Conversion $11,370,000* 2015.102 Davis WTP Polymer Feed System (2018 Flood Resiliency Improvements) $3,619,267 2015.017 Davis …
Water & Wastewater Commission Review and Recommendation Government That Works For All COA Strategic Decision: June 8, 2020 Commission Meeting Date: Council Meeting Date: Department: Austin Water June 11, 2020 Client: Colleen Kirk, Kevin Critendon Agenda Item Recommend approval for Service Extension Request No. 4622 for wastewater service to a 77.78-acre tract located at 9021 W. US 290 Highway within the Drinking Water Protection Zone, the City’s 2-mile Extra-Territorial Jurisdiction and Austin Water’s service area. (District 8) Amount and Source of Funding There is no anticipated fiscal impact. N/A N/A Purchasing Language: Prior Council Action: Boards and Commission Action: MBE/WBE: June 3, 2020 - To be reviewed by the Environmental Commission. June 8, 2020 – To be reviewed by the Water and Wastewater Commission. N/A The Ledgestone project consists of approximately 77.78 acres of land located at 9021 W. US 290 Highway (the “Property”). The Property is located entirely within the City of Austin’s (the “City”) 2-mile Extra-Territorial Jurisdiction, Impact Fee Boundary, Austin Water’s service area for wastewater, the Drinking Water Protection Zone, and the Slaughter Watershed. A map of the property location is attached. Applicant: Michael Wong 1991 Trust (the “Owner”) is proposing to develop approximately 550 multi-family units. The Owner requested that the City provide wastewater utility service to the Property as proposed in Service Extension Request (SER) No. 4622. West Travis County Public Utility Agency will provide retail water service to the Property. City Code § 25-9-35 requires City Council approval for this SER because the Property is located within the Drinking Water Protection Zone and outside the City’s full-purpose corporate limits. The City will not cost participate on this project. Infrastructure Improvements: To serve the Property, the Owner will be required to construct: • Approximately 1,800 feet of 15-inch gravity wastewater main from the existing 15-inch gravity wastewater main near W SH 71 and extend west along Williamson Creek to Covered Bridge Drive, • Approximately 2,250 feet of 12-inch gravity wastewater main from the existing 8- inch gravity wastewater main located north of Towana Trail and extend west along Towana Trail and south along Mowinkle Drive, • Approximately 1,000 feet of 8-inch gravity wastewater main from the existing 8- inch gravity wastewater main in Circle Drive and extend west along W US 290 Highway, • An appropriately sized lift station within the subject tract, and • Approximately 6,150 feet of appropriately sized force main from the …
