City of Austin Housing and Plannin g Department P.O. Box 1088, Austin, TX 78767 -1088 (512) 974-3100 ♦ Fax (512) 974-3112 ♦ www .c ity o fau s tin .o rg/ h ou s in g MEMORANDUM TO: Todd W. Shaw, Chair & Planning Commission Members April 19, 2022 NPA-2021-0015.04 _6600, 6702, 6704 & 6706 Regiene Road C14-2021-0157_6600, 6702, 6704 & 6706 Regiene Road Maureen Meredith, Senior Planner, Inclusive Planning Division Heather Chaffin, Senior Planner, Current Planning Division Housing and Planning Department FROM: DATE: RE: Staff requests a postponement of the above-referenced cases from the April 26, 2022 Planning Commission hearing to the May 10, 2022 hearing date to allow additional time to review the applications. The postponement request was made in a timely manner and meets the Planning Commission’s policy. Attachments: Plan Amendment Map Zoning Map The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and will provide reasonable modifications and equal access to communications upon request. 1 of 3 The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and will provide reasonable modifications and equal access to communications upon request. 2 of 3 The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and will provide reasonable modifications and equal access to communications upon request. 3 of 3
City of Austin Housing and Plannin g Department P.O. Box 1088, Austin, TX 78767 -1088 (512) 974-3100 ♦ Fax (512) 974-3112 ♦ www .c ity o fau s tin .o rg/ h ou s in g MEMORANDUM TO: Todd W. Shaw, Chair & Planning Commission Members April 19, 2022 NPA-2021-0015.04 _6600, 6702, 6704 & 6706 Regiene Road C14-2021-0157_6600, 6702, 6704 & 6706 Regiene Road Maureen Meredith, Senior Planner, Inclusive Planning Division Heather Chaffin, Senior Planner, Current Planning Division Housing and Planning Department FROM: DATE: RE: Staff requests a postponement of the above-referenced cases from the April 26, 2022 Planning Commission hearing to the May 10, 2022 hearing date to allow additional time to review the applications. The postponement request was made in a timely manner and meets the Planning Commission’s policy. Attachments: Plan Amendment Map Zoning Map The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and will provide reasonable modifications and equal access to communications upon request. 1 of 3 The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and will provide reasonable modifications and equal access to communications upon request. 2 of 3 The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and will provide reasonable modifications and equal access to communications upon request. 3 of 3
City of Austin Housing and Plannin g Department P.O. Box 1088, Austin, TX 78767 -1088 (512) 974-3100 ♦ Fax (512) 974-3112 ♦ www .c ity o fau s tin .o rg/ h ou s in g MEMORANDUM TO: Todd W. Shaw, Chair & Planning Commission Members April 19, 2022 NPA-2021-0015.03 _6603 Regiene Road C14-2021-0158_6603 Regiene Road Maureen Meredith, Senior Planner, Inclusive Planning Division Heather Chaffin, Senior Planner, Current Planning Division Housing and Planning Department FROM: DATE: RE: Staff requests a postponement of the above-referenced cases from the April 26, 2022 Planning Commission hearing to the May 10, 2022 hearing date to allow additional time to review the applications. This postponement request was made in a timely manner and meets the Planning Commission’s policy. Attachments: Plan Amendment Map Zoning Map The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and will provide reasonable modifications and equal access to communications upon request. 1 of 3 The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and will provide reasonable modifications and equal access to communications upon request. 2 of 3 The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and will provide reasonable modifications and equal access to communications upon request. 3 of 3
City of Austin Housing and Plannin g Department P.O. Box 1088, Austin, TX 78767 -1088 (512) 974-3100 ♦ Fax (512) 974-3112 ♦ www .c ity o fau s tin .o rg/ h ou s in g MEMORANDUM TO: Todd W. Shaw, Chair & Planning Commission Members April 19, 2022 NPA-2021-0015.03 _6603 Regiene Road C14-2021-0158_6603 Regiene Road Maureen Meredith, Senior Planner, Inclusive Planning Division Heather Chaffin, Senior Planner, Current Planning Division Housing and Planning Department FROM: DATE: RE: Staff requests a postponement of the above-referenced cases from the April 26, 2022 Planning Commission hearing to the May 10, 2022 hearing date to allow additional time to review the applications. This postponement request was made in a timely manner and meets the Planning Commission’s policy. Attachments: Plan Amendment Map Zoning Map The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and will provide reasonable modifications and equal access to communications upon request. 1 of 3 The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and will provide reasonable modifications and equal access to communications upon request. 2 of 3 The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and will provide reasonable modifications and equal access to communications upon request. 3 of 3
PLANNING COMMISISON SITE PLAN – COMPATIBILITY VARIANCES ONLY CASE NUMBER: PROJECT NAME: SP-2021-0102C PC HEARING DATE: April 26th, 2022 1400 Cedar Ave 1400 Cedar Ave 1 (512) 978-1735 (512) 761-6161 (512) 259-6877 Urban Gravity 5110 Lancaster Ct Austin, TX 78723 Zack Lofton zack.lofton@austintexas.gov Civilitude LLC (Alejandra Flores) 5110 Lancaster Ct Austin, TX 78723 ADDRESS: COUNCIL DISTRICT: OWNER/APPLICANT: ENGINEER: CASE MANAGER: NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN: Chestnut Neighborhood Plan Area PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT: The applicant is proposing to redevelop 2 lots with commercial land uses zoned CS-MU-V-CO-NP into a 5-unit Condominium Residential land use with parking, bike parking and public sidewalk improvements. DESCRIPTION OF WAIVER: This item was a discussion item at the April 12th Planning Commission meeting, and the applicant has made adjustments to their proposed site plan based on the Planning Commission and community feedback. The applicant is requesting a waiver from § 25-2-1063. This site is subject to a 25’ compatibility setback and the proposed development is encroaching into the 25’ setback on the north and west property lines. Additionally, a portion of the site is subject to compatibility height limitations that start at 30’ and the two westernmost proposed units would exceed their 30’ limit at 36’. The west property line abuts an alley with an SF-3 property with a 5’ rear setback on the opposite side of the alley and the north property line abuts an SF-3 property with a 5’ interior side yard setback. After the previous meeting’s discussion, the applicant is now proposing to reorient their site with 5 units (36’ height) being setback 20’ from the north and west property lines. If approved, this waiver will not impact sightlines at the intersection of 14th Street and Cedar Avenue. COMPATIBILITY: Section 25-2-1051 states that Article 10 Compatibility Standards apply if a use in a SF-6 or less restrictive zoning district is located on a property across the street from or adjoining a property on which is zoned SF-5 or more restrictive or a use is permitted in a SF-5 or more restrictive zoning district is located. § 25-2-1063 - HEIGHT LIMITATIONS AND SETBACKS FOR LARGE SITES. (A) This section applies to a site that has: 1400 Cedar Ave 1400 Cedar Ave SP-2021-0102C (1) an area that exceeds 20,000 square feet; or (2) a street frontage that exceeds 100 feet. (B) In this section, the term "structure" excludes a rain garden using no concrete that is designed in accordance …
SUBDIVISION REVIEW SHEET LOT(S): 131 COUNTY: Travis P.C. DATE: 4/26/2022 CASE NO.: C8J-2020-0013.3A SUBDIVISION NAME: West Bella Fortuna Phase 3 AREA: 27.795 acres OWNER/APPLICANT: Clayton Properties Group (Tyler Gatewood) AGENT: Doucet & Associated (Sumita Kadariya) ADDRESS OF SUBDIVISION: Bella Fortuna Drive GRIDS: G10 WATERSHED: Onion Creek JURISDICTION: 2 Mile ETJ EXISTING ZONING: MUD: PROPOSED LAND USE: Single Family, Drainage ADMINISTRATIVE WAIVERS: VARIANCES: None SIDEWALKS: Sidewalks will be provided on all internal streets. DEPARTMENT COMMENTS: Approval with Conditions of West Bella Fortuna Ph 3 Final Plat, consisting of 131 lots on 27.795 acres. Water and wastewater will be provided by the City of Austin. Staff recommends approval of the plat subject to the conditions listed in the attached comment report. After the conditions are met, the plat will comply with City of Austin Land Development Code, Chapter 30-2-84(B). The conditions include STUFF. These are administrative actions that require no discretionary review. An application that has been approved with conditions may be updated to address those conditions until the application expires and the plat does not need to be heard before the Commission again. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: The staff recommends approval with conditions of this subdivision. This plan meets all applicable County, State and City of Austin LDC requirements. ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISSION ACTION: CASE MANAGER: Sarah Sumner PHONE: 512-854-7687 1 Email address: sarah.sumner@traviscountytx.gov 2 CITY OF AUSTIN – TRAVIS COUNTY – SINGLE SUBDIVISION OFFICE SUBDIVISION APPLICATION – MASTER COMMENT REPORT April 21, 2022 11328 BRADSHAW RD U0 512-854-7687 C8J-2020-0013.3A CASE NUMBER: REVISION #: UPDATE: 00 CASE MANAGER: Sarah Sumner PHONE #: PROJECT NAME: West Bella Fortuna Phase 3 Final Plat LOCATION: SUBMITTAL DATE: March 28, 2022 REPORT DUE DATE: April 18, 2022 FINAL REPORT DATE: STAFF REPORT: 3 DAYS HAVE BEEN ADDED TO THE UPDATE DEADLINE This report includes all staff comments received to date concerning your most recent subdivision application submittal. The comments may include requirements, recommendations, or information. The requirements in this report must be addressed by an updated submittal. The subdivision application will be approved when all requirements from each review discipline have been addressed. However, until this happens, your application is considered disapproved. Additional comments may be generated as a result of information or design changes provided in your update. If you have any questions, problems, concerns, or if you require additional information about this report, please do not hesitate to contact your case manager at the phone …
SUBDIVISION REVIEW SHEET CASE NO.: C8J-2021-0080.0A COMMISSION DATE: April 26, 2022 SUBDIVISION NAME: Whisper Valley Multifamily Parcel 65 Preliminary Plan ADDRESS: 17001 E Braker Lane APPLICANT: Club Deal 120 Whisper Valley, L.P. AGENT: Land Dev Consulting (Michael Giannetta) ZONING: Whisper Valley PUD NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN: N/A AREA: 16.2 acres COUNTY: Travis LOTS: 1 DISTRICT: N/A WATERSHED: Gilleland Creek JURISDICTION: Limited Purpose SIDEWALKS: Sidewalks will be constructed along Lilt Drive. VARIANCE: N/A DEPARTMENT COMMENTS: The request is for the approval of Whisper Valley Multifamily Parcel 65 Preliminary Plan, comprised of 1 lot and right-of-way on 16.2 acres. The preliminary plan does not comply with the criteria for approval in LDC 30-2-84 and staff recommends disapproval for the reasons listed in the attached comment report. An application that has been disapproved with reasons may be updated to address those reasons until the application expires. If the applicant submits an update to address the reasons for disapproval, that update will be presented to the Land Use Commission within fifteen days of submittal. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends disapproval of the plat for the reasons listed in the comment report dated April 21, 2022, and attached as Exhibit C. CASE MANAGER: Jennifer Bennett PHONE: 512-974-9002 E-mail: jennifer.bennett@austintexas.gov ATTACHMENTS Exhibit A: Vicinity map Exhibit B: Proposed preliminary plan Exhibit C: Comment report dated April 21, 2022 A L C O N N D D E V GN N I S U L T 0 2,000' 4,000' SCALE: 1" = 2,000' 3 7 9 M F 0 3 1 H S N O R A R D H V E R I C T E B O U L P A E. B A R A D K E A R L A A N E D A A PROJECT LOCATION D A E N A R L O L Y A T llc consulting, 4201 WEST PARMER LN., SUITE C-100 AUSTIN, TX 78727 ∙ OFFICE: 512.872.6696 FIRM NO. 16384 SITE LOCATION MAP WHISPER VALLEY PARCEL 65 AUSTIN, TEXAS 78653 PRELIMINARY PLAN FOR WHISPER VALLEY MULTIFAMILY PARCEL 65 AUSTIN, TEXAS 78653 SHEET INDEX DESCRIPTION COVER SHEET GENERAL NOTES PRELIMINARY PLAN OVERALL PRELIMINARY PLAN 1 of 1 NO. 1 2 3 4 EXHIBIT A EXISTING DRAINAGE AREA MAP EXHIBIT B PROPOSED DRAINAGE AREA MAP EXHIBIT C OVERALL DRAINAGE AREA MAP EXHIBIT D SLOPE MAP EXHIBIT E TREE PLAN EXHIBIT EXHIBIT F TREE LIST EXHIBIT EXHIBIT G OVERALL UTILITY EXHIBIT …
STRATEGIC PLAN | 2019-2023 American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Investments for Early Childhood & Family Supports Hispanic Quality of Life Commission– April 26, 2022 CATHY MCHORSE, VICE PRESIDENT, SUCCESS BY SIX COALITION UNITED WAY FOR GREATER AUSTIN 2 ADDRESS GAPS IN CHILD CARE FOR FAMILIES Workforce Solutions Capital Area Continuity of Care Expansion Family & Community Engagement Navigator Staff City: $1,965,104 - Underway City: $533,832 - Underway County: $906,399 - in process Goal: Prevent childcare disruptions and move children off waitlist and into care County: $168,233 - in process Goal: Move children off scholarship waitlist and into care through childcare scholarships, Head Start, Early Head Start, or public Pre-K 3 STABILIZING THE CHILD CARE WORKFORCE Workforce Solutions Capital Area – Child Care Essential Worker Premium Pay City: $765,945 - Underway County: $385,785 - in process Goal: Incentivize retention of childcare staff who have performed in-person throughout the pandemic at heightened risk to themselves 4 STABILIZING THE CHILD CARE WORKFORCE Texas Association for the Education of Young Children -T.E.A.C.H. Early Childhood Texas Scholarship Program City: $157,000 - pending administrative contract (April/May 2022 start) County: N/A Goal: Support early childhood educators to further their education in the field of early childhood to improve their qualifications and impact the quality of care provided to the children they s erve 5 STABILIZE PROGRAMS THAT SUPPORT FAMILIES WITH YOUNG CHILDREN Any Baby Can – Ready Families Collaborative City: $177,083 - pending administrative contract (April/May 2022 start) County: (included in City amount) Goal: Retain staff who are providing direct face- to-face services and reduce turnover rates 6 EXPAND ACCESS TO FULL-DAY PRE-K Austin ISD – Full-day Pre-K 3 City: $902,075, pending Council Approval May 19th County: N/A Goal: Expand full day Pre-K3 to 5 classrooms Del Valle ISD – Dual-language Full-day Pre- K 4 City: $750K –Underway County: $250K - Pending contract approvals Goal: Expand access for children of families that do not qualify based on state income eligibility guidelines but cannot afford tuition-based Pre-K 7 ENSURE HEALTHIEST START POSSIBLE FOR CHILDREN APH – Family Connects Expansion City: $2,000,000; Underway County: N/A Goal: Expand services to another hospital system – Ascension Seton United Way For Greater Austin – Family Connects Evaluation City: $325K - Underway County: N/A Goal: Evaluation focused on local outcomes, with emphasis on ROI for health care payer 8 INCREASE ACCESS TO AFFORDABLE QUALITY CHILD CARE TO MEET NEEDS OF ALL FAMILIES United …
Palm District Planning Initiative Hispanic/Latino Quality of Life Resource Advisory Commission April 26, 2022 Content Background Study Area What We Heard Draft Vision Framework Next Steps Background and Study Area Develop a shared vision for a complex, culturally rich, and rapidly transforming part of downtown Austin. 4 5 Resolution 20190523-029 Palm School Negotiations Rainey Street District Fund Fifth Street Mexican American Heritage Corridor Convention Center Expansion District Planning Process Improved Connectivity 6 Project Team Project Leadership: • J. Rodney Gonzales, Assistant City Manager Executive Lead Core Project Team: • Mark Walters, Principal Planner • Jesse Gutierrez, Senior Planner • Susan Watkins, Senior Planner • Stevie Greathouse, Housing and Planning Project Lead • Jorge Rousselin, Housing and Planning Urban Design Lead Project Support: • HPD Urban Design Division • HPD Historic Preservation Office, Austin History Center • HPD Communications Team, Communications and Public Information Office • Martha Cotera (Information Systems DBA) Coordinating Departments: • Convention Center • Economic Development • Real Estate • Austin Transportation • Parks and Recreation • Watershed Protection • Office of Sustainability • Equity Office 7 Partners/Key Stakeholders • Downtown Austin Alliance • Waterloo Greenway • Travis County • Capital Metro • American Institute of Architects • UT School of Architecture • Texas Department of Transportation • Preservation Austin • Visit Austin • Our Austin Story • The Trail Foundation • Travis County Historical Commission • The Greater Austin Chamber of Commerce • Housing Authority of the City of Austin • Capital City Innovation • Movability • East Sixth Street Public Improvement District • Project Connect Advisory Net • Hispanic Austin Leadership • Hispanic Advocates Business Leadership of Austin Association • ESB-MACC • Mexic-Arte • La Peña • The Red River Cultural District • La Raza Roundtable • The Rainey Neighbors Association • The East Cesar Chavez NPCT • The Rainey Business Coalition • The Town Lake Neighborhood Association • The Austin History Center Association • The Greater Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Commissions ….and more • The Downtown Austin Neighborhood • City of Austin Boards and 8 WE ARE HERE 9 Overview Video What We Heard Participants • Visits to SpeakUp Austin! Webpage: 3,600 • Survey Responses: 337 • Visioning Forum Attendees: 151 • Targeted East Austin Outreach: 75 + (Individuals and Organizations) • AIA Event Participants: 60+ • Interactive Map Responses: 23 12 Survey Demographics 13 Survey and Visioning Forums …
BOARD MEETING April 26, 2022 Mechanical and Plumbing Board APPROVED MINUTES The Mechanical and Plumbing Board convened in a Regular Called Meeting on April 26, 2022. Meeting took place at the Permit Development Center at 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Drive. Board Chairman Cox, called the Meeting to order at 9:45 a.m. Board Members in Attendance: Stephen Cox, William Harris, Robert Thornton, Bianca Tafares, Alex Ramirez, and Bobbi Jo Foster. Absent members: Joe Cooper, Dave Nichols, Kyle Smith and Joseph Hernandez Staff Members in Attendance: Rick Arzola (DSD), Charles Ablanedo (DSD), Chad Watson (DSD) and John Cruz (DSD). 1. GENERAL CITIZEN COMMUNICATION- No Citizen Communication signed to speak. 2 APPROVAL OF MINUTES: The minutes from the November 16 meeting was approved as written. Vice Chair Thornton made a motion to approve the minutes, board member Harris second the motion. Board member Ramirez added for a correction on Board member in attendance from November’s meeting to add his name that was not listed. Motion pass 6- 0 DISCUSSION AND ACTION: Election of Offices- Board member Harris nominated Stephen Cox as Chair. V. Chair Thornton second the nomination, Motion pass 6-0 to re-elect Cox as Chairman. Chairman Cox made a motion to nominate Robert Thornton as Vice Chair, board member Harris second the nomination, motion pass 6-0 to re-elect Robert Thornton as Vice. Chair. 3 4 DISCUSSION: not such been completed as Driveway/Sidewalk A. SOP with DSD and AWU on Water Meters- John Cruz, Program Manager of Construction with Site and Sub Utilities provided information on a new Standard Operating Procedure with water meters. In conjunction with the tap office and Austin Water Utility, water meters are able to be distributed to an entire subdivision for each address once it meets the requirements and it is accepted from TCEQ and the wastewater department. Previously before these meters for smaller and individual projects were being held up by processes that had or Environmental/landscaping issues. This new SOP process would eliminate the “hostage” situation of those water meter from those inspection process that were causing the hold. Board member Ramirez asked if there was a contingency plan in place if there was a meter that was either misplaced, stolen or used an incorrect manner from the accepted subdivision, Mr Cruz opted to have the Austin Water tap office answer that question. B. Interpretation of below grade full level parking garage- Commercial Mechanical Supervisor Charlie Ablanedo will …
PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD April 25, 2022 – 6:00pm City Hall Chambers, Room 1001 301 W. Second Street, Austin, Texas 78701 Some members of the Parks and Recreation Board will be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live. Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely by telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation. To register call or email the board liaison at 512-974-6716 or Tim.Dombeck@austintexas.gov PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD MEMBERS: Dawn Lewis (D-10), Chair Richard DePalma (Mayor), Vice Chair Nina Rinaldi (D-1) Anna L. Di Carlo (D-2) Patrick Moore (D-3) Vacant (D-4) 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 PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 10 speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three- minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Approve the minutes of the Parks and Recreation Board regular meeting of March 28, 2022. B. NEW BUSINESS: PRESENTATION, DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ITEMS 1. Presentation and discussion related to the community engagement and outreach efforts for Zilker metropolitan Park Vision Plan. (PARD Long Range Strategies – Urban Public Spaces, Operational Efficiency, Park Access for All; SD23 Outcomes – Health and Environment, Government that Works for All). Presenter(s): Gregory Montes, Program Manager, Parks and Recreation Department. Motion: Chair Lewis 2nd: Board Member Faust 2. Presentation, discussion and possible action on Zilker Park Re-Wilding plan. Presenter(s): Robin Rather, Vice President of Parks and Environment, and Gail Rothe, Zilker Neighborhood Association. Motion: Board Member Faust 2nd: Chair Lewis Page 1 of 2 3. Briefing on Dove Springs Health Facility. Presenter(s): Kymberly Maddox, Assistant Director for Administration, Austin Public Health. Motion: Board Member Di Carlo 2nd: Chair Lewis 4. Presentation, discussion and possible action regarding the Parks and Recreation Department community engagement process. (PARD Long Range Strategies – Urban Public Spaces, Park Access for All; SD23 Outcomes – Health & Environment, Culture & Lifelong Learning) Presenter(s): Suzanne Piper, Chief Administrative Officer and John Nixon, Communications & Engagement Manager, Parks and Recreation Department Motion: Board Member Faust 2nd: Chair Lewis 5. Briefing …
AUSTIN PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD MEETING APRIL 25, 2022 ZILKER PARK VISION PLAN Project Schedule COMMUNITY MEETING #1 INTRO TO THE PROJECT COMMUNITY MEETING #3 ALTERNATIVES PROJECT KICK-OFF FEB 1ST SMALL GROUP DISCUSSIONS POP-UP SERIES #1 POP-UP SERIES #2 FINAL DRAFT VISION PLAN REVIEW AND ADOPTION 2023 COMMUNITY MEETING #5 DRAFT PLAN AND IMPLEMENTATION LATE 2022 FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN 2 0 2 1 2022 TAG KICK-OFF MEETING COMMUNITY MEETING #2 PROGRAMMING COMMUNITY MEETING #4 PLAN CONCEPTS SMALL GROUP DISCUSSIONS COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT The Vision and Goals Vision A transparent and well-documented community engagement process, which engages the city, but also seeks and considers the input of interested persons and parties with direct involvement in park and/or parties that are impacted by the park. The engagement process shall include guiding values, direction, and feature a clear step-by-step process, which includes presentation of the vision plan process. Goals 1. Educate the community about Zilker Park’s history, current City of Austin programs, operations, and future City of Austin operational needs, and provide opportunities for comment. 6. Identify and engage with PARD Parkners and other organizations, concessionaires, and groups associated with park programming. 2. Gather community input, feedback, and stories to develop a plan for the future of Zilker Park that represents the diversity of Austin. 3. Identify and educate the community on environmental considerations and respond to those considerations throughout the project. 4. Utilize equity strategies to develop community connections with and engage traditionally underserved and marginalized communities in Austin. 5. Provide opportunities for engagement that are accessible to all abilities. 7. Connect with communities around interpretive storytelling and placemaking to identify key opportunities in the park. 8. Correct any misinformation about the vision for the park and acknowledge any concerns or challenges identified by community members. 9. Create an environment of excitement for the proposed Vision Plan and future park development. 10. Create community support for the proposed Vision Plan and future park development. COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT Technical Advisory Group Community Engagement Goals: 1, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 The Technical Advisory Group (TAG) was comprised of City of Austin representatives from various departments who provided technical expertise on different elements and concerns in and around Zilker Park. The members of the TAG ensured their department’s goals, policies, plans, and constraints were understood in relation to Zilker and communicated with …
To: City of Austin PARD, ZPVP Consultants, City Council and Community Members From: Zilker Neighborhood Association (ZNA) Parks + Environment Team including Members from Barton Hills NA, Bouldin Creek NA, Save Our Springs, Sierra Club and others. Date: March 31, 2022 Re: Feedback on the Zilker Vision Plan “3 Concepts” (PDF Posted by City/ February 15, 2022) DRAFT POSTED FOR COMMUNITY REVIEW AND DIALOG OVERVIEW The members of the ZNA Parks and Environment team has volunteered at least 315 man-hours since early 2021 focusing on attending meetings, offering ideas and analyzing various aspects of the Zilker Vision Plan. Why? Because we deeply love the park and also because we understand as the most adjacent neighborhoods and as leading environmental advocates, we have a responsibility to all the diverse neighborhoods and people in Austin to step up and help make sure the plan works for everyday residents who love it just as much as we do. After detailed review, we find that the 3 Concepts framework simply does not hold together as a coherent narrative. At our recent quarterly neighborhood meeting, nearly all those attending said the survey was confusing and frustrating. Thus, we have deconstructed the concepts into discrete ideas grouped by category for easier comprehension. We have also added alternative ideas where needed. We will update this document based on community dialog and as more details emerge. OVERALL VISION: REWILDING On March 23rd, 2022, Austin Neighborhoods Council, representing over 80 neighborhoods in every quadrant of Austin unanimously voted to endorse the Rewilding Plan we funded and made public as part of our engagement with this process. See https://www.atxanc.org/agenda- minutes-and-presentations and https://zilkerneighborhood.org/docs/zpmp/rewilding_zilker_park%20(Jan%202022).pdf Our vision is an inclusive, nature-based, recreational experience for the over one million annual visitors to the park and a showcase for climate, water quality and regenerative environmental stewardship. The 3 Concepts framework is based on a status quo mentality with a strong parking-centric focus. We agree that some parking is essential (the current legal 1,000 spaces) but do not believe that parking should form the driving basis for a long term “vision.” WE SUPPORT: We could potentially strongly support the following 5 ideas outlined in the 3 Concepts, at least in theory. Because few details have been given and literally no financial estimates exist, our support is at this stage merely conceptual and may change as details emerge. • Rehabilitation of the Barton Creek riparian zone within …
Dove Springs Public Health Facility 5811 Palo Blanco Lane 2018 Bond Project, Austin Public Health Project Design Update to Parks Board – April 25, 2022 Kymberley Maddox, Austin Public Health Kalpana Sutaria, Public Works SpawGlass, Design-Builder Background Multiple flood events have highlighted the lack of public health, basic needs, preventive health care, and employment support services in this neighborhood Austin Public Health (APH) has provided limited services to residents working in partnership with the George Morales Dove Springs Recreation Center This new facility was funded in the 2018 Bond Election to provide a full- service Neighborhood Public Health Facility The use of parkland adjoining the George Morales Dove Springs Recreation Center was approved by the Parks Board and City Council in September of 2019 Community Programs Full-Service Neighborhood Center Basic Needs Services (Food Pantry, Clothes Closet, application assistance) Public Health Nursing/Health Screening Social Work Services Seasonal services (Blue Santa, Thanksgiving Baskets) Women, Infants & Children Clinic (WIC) with counseling services Immunization Clinic Shots for Tots Big Shots High Quality Childcare Center to serve 75 children Multipurpose space and demonstration kitchen for nutrition classes Addition of lighting to the existing soccer fields for promotion of youth programs Construction of trails for connection of neighborhood to Dove Springs District Park trail system APH will manage the public health programs and solicit an operator to manage the high quality childcare center Community Involvement A Dove Springs Task Force (TF) was formed which represents various community groups and other community leaders in the Dove Springs area to assist with community communications (list on next slide) For Community feedback, we held 4 in-person meetings, 4 virtual meetings and 10 meetings with the Task Force A survey was done to receive community input on schematic design to share all aspects of project including the site plan layout, pathways connecting the neighborhood, exterior renderings, and look and feel of the facility The survey ran from December 15, 2020 to February 7, 2021 Public Information Office made extensive outreach efforts to promote the survey including post card mailing to 3,000 homes Project team presented at the Council Member Fuente’s D-2 event November 2021 at the George Morales Dove Springs Recreation Center Task Force Members Frances Acuna – GAVA, SE Combined Neighborhood Plan Contact …
DESIGN COMMISSION Monday, April 25, 2022, 6:00 PM PERMITTING AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER, ROOM 1406 6310 WILHEMINA DELCO, AUSTIN, TEXAS 78752 Some members of the Design Commission may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely by telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation. To register email: gunnar.garnos@austintexas.gov CURRENT MEMBERS: David Carroll, Chair (District 1) Jon Salinas (District 2) Samuel Franco (District 3) Josue Meiners (District 4) Melissa Henao-Robledo (District 5) Evan Taniguchi (Mayor) Jen Weaver (District 6) Jessica Rollason Vice-Chair (District 7) Aan Coleman (District8) Bart Whatley (District9) Ben Luckens (District10) AGENDA CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL 1. NEW BUSINESS (Discussion & Possible Action): a. Discussion and possible action to evaluate and make recommendations regarding whether the Goodnight Ranch Fire/EMS, located 9400 Capitol View Dr., complies with the City Design and Sustainability Standards, for the City of Austin. Applicant(s): Burton Jones, Westley Burger b. Discussion and possible action to evaluate and make recommendations regarding whether the Dougherty Arts Center, located 200 S Lamar Blvd., complies with the City Design and Sustainability Standards, for the City of Austin. Applicant(s): Kevin Johnson c. Discussion and possible action to evaluate and make recommendations regarding whether the Canyon Creek APD Sub-Station, located 9804 N. FM 620, complies with the City Design and Sustainability Standards, for the City of Austin. Applicant(s): Burton Jones, Scott Smith d. Briefing and discussion relating to the Palm District Planning Initiative, to be presented by Mark Walters – City of Austin, Housing and Planning Department 2. COMMISSION-SPECIFIC BUSINESS (Discussion and Possible Action): a. Approval of the March 28th meeting minutes b. Officer Elections: Chair & Vice Chair c. Discussion and Possible Action on recent Council approval to update the Urban Design Guidelines d. Update from representative on the Downtown Commission regarding last meeting e. Update from representative on the Joint Sustainability committee regarding last meeting f. Update from representative on the South-Central Waterfront Advisory Board 3. ANNOUNCEMENTS: a. Chair Announcements; b. Items from Commission Members; c. Items from City Staff; 4. ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and …
City of Austin - Design Commission Project Review Application The Design Commission provides advisory recommendations to the City Council to assist in developing public policy and to promote excellence in the design and development of the urban environment. The Design Commission reviews three types of projects: 1. City projects (see page ii for process) The Commission reviews all municipal buildings and associated site plans to ensure they demonstrate compliance with city design and sustainability standards (Council Resolution No. 20071129-046), including those seeking Subchapter E Design Standards Alternative Equivalent Compliance (AEC) (Council Resolution No. 20100923-086). 2. Destiny Bonus projects (see page iv for process) The Commission reviews density bonus projects for substantial compliance with the Urban Design Guidelines for Austin in accordance with the Gatekeeper requirements of LDC 25-2-586 for the Downtown Density Bonus Program. 3. Advisory Recommendations for Private projects (see page ii for process) The Commission will consider Project Review Applications from private projects during its regularly scheduled monthly public meetings and may issue an advisory recommendation in the form of a Project Review Letter to the Applicant. This Project Review Application must be submitted before your project can be presented to the Design Commission for their review. Design Commission requests project be presented in their Conceptual/Schematic Design phase. This application primarily addresses inhabited buildings and structures and their effect on the public realm; please refer to Appendix A for infrastructure type projects. The Commission's review of projects is based on the planning/design principles in the Urban Design Guidelines for Austin. Ensure that all applicable principles are addressed in the application questions and in your presentation. https://www.austintexas.gov/sites/default/files/files/Boards_and_Commissions/ Design_Commission_urban_design_guidelin es_for_austin.pdf The Design Commission supports the vision and principles of Imagine Austin Comprehensive Plan, especially those that affect the urban environment and fabric. All projects should consider this vision and principles, many of which are similar to the Urban Design Guidelines. Refer to Appendix C for the most pertinent sections of Imagine Austin. The Design Commission expects the applicant’s design team to present their project with those most knowledgeable and encourages the inclusion of sub-consultants at the presentation, when deemed necessary. EXHIBITS TO PRESENT 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) 8) 9) Completed Project Review Application (p.1-6) Existing zoning classification, adjacent zoning & uses, future land use map classification, topography Vicinity plan, including public transportation and connectivity on-site and within quarter mile Site plan and landscape plan Ground level, basement …
