CITY OF AUSTIN Board of Adjustment Decision Sheet D-2 DATE: Monday December 13, 2021 CASE NUMBER: C15-2021-0101 ___Y____Thomas Ates ___Y____Brooke Bailey ___Y____Jessica Cohen ___Y____Melissa Hawthorne ___Y____Barbara Mcarthur ___Y____Rahm McDaniel ___Y____Darryl Pruett ___Y____Agustina Rodriguez ___-____Richard Smith (OUT) ___Y____Michael Von Ohlen ___Y____Nicholl Wade ___Y____Kelly Blume (Alternate) ___-____Carrie Waller (Alternate) ___-____Vacant (Alternate) APPLICANT: Michael Whellan OWNER: 201 E Koenig Ln, LTD. (Donald Reece) ADDRESS: 201 and 403 KOENIG LN/5613 Avenue F (C) (2) to increase height limit from three (3) stories and 40 feet (maximum allowed) to VARIANCE REQUESTED: The applicant is requesting a variance(s) from the Land Development Code Article 10, Compatibility Standards, Division 2 –Development Standards, Section 25-2-1063 (Height Limitations and Setbacks for Large Sites): a) 60 feet (requested) b) (C) (3) to increase allowed height from 40 feet plus one foot for each 10 feet of distance in excess of 100 feet from the property zoned SF-5 or more restrictive (maximum allowed) to 60 feet (requested) in order to erect a Vertical Mixed-use project with on-site affordable units and one acre of on-site, developed parkland in a “CS-MU-V-CO-NP”, General Commercial Services-Mixed Use-Vertical Mixed Use-Conditional Overlay – Neighborhood Plan zoning district. (North Loop Neighborhood Plan) Note: The Land Development Code Section 25-2-1063 Height Limitations and Setbacks for Large Sites (C) (2) three stories and 40 feet, if the structure is more than 50 feet and not more than 100 feet from property. (C) (3) for a structure more than 100 feet but not more than 300 feet from property zoned SF-5 or more restrictive, 40 feet plus one foot for each 10 feet of distance in excess of 100 feet from the property zoned SF-5 or more restrictive. BOARD’S DECISION: BOA DEC 13, 2021 MEETING Madam Chair Jessica Cohen motions to Postpone the remaining cases to January 10, 2022 at City Hall due to technical difficulties –internet issues; Board Member Rahm McDaniel seconds on a 11-0 vote; POSTPONED TO JANUARY 10, 2022 DUE TO TECHNICAL DIFFICULTIES- INTERNET ISSUES. FINDING: 1. The Zoning regulations applicable to the property do not allow for a reasonable use because: 2. (a) The hardship for which the variance is requested is unique to the property in that: (b) The hardship is not general to the area in which the property is located because: 3. The variance will not alter the character of the area adjacent to the property, will not impair the use of adjacent conforming …
CITY OF AUSTIN Board of Adjustment Decision Sheet D-3 DATE: Monday December 13, 2021 CASE NUMBER: C15-2021-0102 _______Thomas Ates _______Brooke Bailey _______Jessica Cohen _______Melissa Hawthorne _______Barbara Mcarthur _______Rahm McDaniel _______Darryl Pruett _______Agustina Rodriguez _______Richard Smith _______Michael Von Ohlen _______Nicholl Wade _______Kelly Blume (Alternate) _______Carrie Waller (Alternate) _______Vacant (Alternate) OWNER: Team Properties, LLC (Pamela Madere) ADDRESS: 3201 WESTLAKE DR VARIANCE REQUESTED: The applicant is requesting variance(s) from the Land Development Code, Section 25-2-551 (Lake Austin District Regulations) (B) (1) (a) from shoreline setback requirements to reduce the shoreline setback from 75 feet (required) to 25 feet (requested) along a man-made slough in order to remodel an existing Single-Family residence + associated improvements in a “LA”, Lake Austin zoning district. Note: The Land Development Code 25-2-551 (B) This subsection specifies shoreline setbacks in a Lake Austin (LA) district (1) The shoreline setback is: (a) 75 feet BOARD’S DECISION: BOA DEC 13, 2021 MEETING WITHDRAWN BY APPLICANT FINDING: 1. The Zoning regulations applicable to the property do not allow for a reasonable use because: 2. (a) The hardship for which the variance is requested is unique to the property in that: (b) The hardship is not general to the area in which the property is located because: 3. The variance will not alter the character of the area adjacent to the property, will not impair the use of adjacent conforming property, and will not impair the purpose of the regulations of the zoning district in which the property is located because: ______________________________ Elaine Ramirez Executive Liaison ____________________________ Jessica Cohen Madam Chair Diana Ramirez for
CITY OF AUSTIN Board of Adjustment Decision Sheet E-1 DATE: Monday December 13, 2021 CASE NUMBER: C15-2021-0097 _______Thomas Ates _______Brooke Bailey _______Jessica Cohen _______Melissa Hawthorne _______Barbara Mcarthur _______Rahm McDaniel _______Darryl Pruett _______Agustina Rodriguez _______Richard Smith _______Michael Von Ohlen _______Nicholl Wade _______Kelly Blume (Alternate) _______Carrie Waller (Alternate) _______Vacant (Alternate) APPLICANT: Nathan Hobbs OWNER: Gary J. Hobbs ADDRESS: 4315 AVENUE A VARIANCE REQUESTED: The applicant is requesting a variance(s) from the Land Development Code: a) Section 25-2-492 (Site Development Regulations) to decrease the minimum Lot Size requirements from 5,750 square feet (required) to 5,700 square feet (requested) and b) Section 25-2-947 (Nonconforming Use Regulation Groups) (B) (2) to increase the improvement value from 20% (allowed) to 60% (requested) in order to complete a remodel and addition of an existing home in a “SF-3-NCCD-NP”, Single-Family- Neighborhood Conservation Combining District-Neighborhood Plan zoning district (Hyde Park Neighborhood Plan). BOARD’S DECISION: BOA Meeting Oct 11, 2021-POSTPONED TO NOVEMBER 8, 2021 BY BOARD MEMBERS (Due to not enough Board Members present at the meeting); Nov 8, 2021 The public hearing was closed by Madam Chair Jessica Cohen, Board Member Melissa Hawthorne motions to postpone to December 13, 2021; Board Member Thomas Ates seconds on an 11-0 vote; POSTPONED TO DECEMBER 13, 2021; Dec 13, 2021 POSTPONED TO JANUARY 10, 2022 BY APPLICANT FINDING: 1. The Zoning regulations applicable to the property do not allow for a reasonable use because: 2. (a) The hardship for which the variance is requested is unique to the property in that: (b) The hardship is not general to the area in which the property is located because: 3. The variance will not alter the character of the area adjacent to the property, will not impair the use of adjacent conforming property, and will not impair the purpose of the regulations of the zoning district in which the property is located because: ______________________________ Elaine Ramirez Executive Liaison ____________________________ Jessica Cohen Madam Chair for
CITY OF AUSTIN Board of Adjustment Decision Sheet E-2 DATE: Monday December 13, 2021 CASE NUMBER: C15-2021-0100 ___Y____Thomas Ates ___Y____Brooke Bailey ___Y____Jessica Cohen ___Y____Melissa Hawthorne ___Y____Barbara Mcarthur ___Y____Rahm McDaniel ___Y____Darryl Pruett ___Y____Agustina Rodriguez ___-____Richard Smith (OUT) ___Y____Michael Von Ohlen ___Y____Nicholl Wade ___Y____Kelly Blume (Alternate) ___-____Carrie Waller (Alternate) ___-____Vacant (Alternate) OWNER/APPLICANT: Ian Ellis ADDRESS: 1003 KINNEY AVE VARIANCE REQUESTED: The applicant is requesting a variance(s) from the Land Development Code: Section 25-2-943 (B) (2) (a) (Substandard Lot) to decrease the minimum Lot Size requirements from 5,750 square feet (required) to 5,464 square feet (requested), (TCAD records show 5,740 sq. ft.) in order to erect a Single-Family residence with a Pool in a “SF-3”, Single-Family zoning district. Note: 25-2-943 SUBSTANDARD LOT (B) A substandard lot may be used for a single-family residential use if the use is permitted in the zoning district in which the lot is located and the lot complies with the requirements of this subsection. (2) A substandard lot recorded in the county real property records after March 14, 1946 must: (a) have an area of not less than 5,750 square feet. BOARD’S DECISION: BOA MEETING NOV 8, 2021 The public hearing was closed by Madam Chair Jessica Cohen, Board Member Melissa Hawthorne motions to Postpone to December 13, 2021; Board Member Darryl Pruett seconds on a 9-0-2 vote (Board members Agustina Rodriguez and Carrie Waller Abstained); POSTPONED TO DECEMBER 13, 2021. Dec 13, 2021 Madam Chair Jessica Cohen motions to Postpone the remaining cases to January 10, 2022 at City Hall due to technical difficulties –internet issues; Board Member Rahm McDaniel seconds on a 11-0 vote; POSTPONED TO JANUARY 10, 2022 DUE TO TECHNICAL DIFFICULTIES-INTERNET ISSUES. FINDING: 1. The Zoning regulations applicable to the property do not allow for a reasonable use because: 2. (a) The hardship for which the variance is requested is unique to the property in that: (b) The hardship is not general to the area in which the property is located because: 3. The variance will not alter the character of the area adjacent to the property, will not impair the use of adjacent conforming property, and will not impair the purpose of the regulations of the zoning district in which the property is located because: ______________________________ Elaine Ramirez Executive Liaison ____________________________ Jessica Cohen Madam Chair for
David Carroll, Chair Jessica Rollason, Vice Chair Melissa Henao-Robledo, Aan Coleman Samuel Franco Ben Luckens Josue Meiners Evan Taniguchi Jen Weaver Bart Whatley Jorge Rousselin, Executive Liaison Aaron D. Jenkins Staff Liaison Art Zamorano Staff Liaison City of Austin Design Commission DESIGN COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION 20211213 – 1A Seconded By: Samuel Franco Design Commission recommendation for the project located at 80 Rainey Street. Date: December 20, 2021 Subject: Motioned By: Recommendation: The City of Austin Design Commission recommends that the project located at 80 Rainey Street, as presented to us on December 13, 2021, substantially complies with the City of Austin Urban Design Guidelines. Rationale: Dear Director of Housing and Planning Department, This letter is to confirm the Design Commission’s recommendation that the project located at 80 Rainey Street, substantially complies with the Urban Design Guidelines as one of the gatekeeper requirements of the Downtown Density Bonus Program. Our review found the following positive attributes: Josue Meiners 1. Proposed project will provide Great Streets improvements to neighboring property at 86 Rainey Street. 2. Project proposed to preserve onsite two existing structures located at 78 & 84 Rainey Street. These will be 3. Retail/ Restaurant space provide along Rainey Street on lower two levels. Additionally, food and beverage incorporated into the project. space is provided in basement level. 4. Curb cuts are limited to one and it is located off of rear alley. 5. Proposed paseo between new structure and existing structures provide both outdoor plaza space and serve as a connection to the MACC. 6. Paseo/ Plaza to include artwork by local artists. 7. 11th floor restaurant/ bar is open to the public with dedicated elevator lobby at street level. 6 - 0 - 0 Respectfully, City of Austin Design Commission Vote: For: Aan Coleman, Samuel Franco, Evan Taniguchi, Melissa Henao-Robledo, Jen Weaver, Josue Meiners Against: None Absent: Ben Luckens, Jessica Rollason, Bart Whatley Recuse: David Carroll Attest: David Carroll, Chair of the Design Commission 1 of 1 Design Commission Recommendation 20211213-01A 80 Rainey Street
David Carroll, Chair Jessica Rollason, Vice Chair Melissa Henao-Robledo, Aan Coleman Samuel Franco Ben Luckens Josue Meiners Evan Taniguchi Jen Weaver Bart Whatley Jorge Rousselin, Executive Liaison Aaron D. Jenkins Staff Liaison Art Zamorano Staff Liaison City of Austin Design Commission DESIGN COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION 20211213-1D Date: December 17, 2021 Subject: Design Commission recommendation for the Dove Springs Health Facility, located at 5811 Palo Blanco Lane. Evan Taniguchi Seconded By: Aan Coleman Motioned By: Recommendation: The City of Austin Design Commission recommends that the Dove Springs Health Facility, as presented to us on December 13, 2021, complies with the City’s Design and Sustainability Standards. Further, the Design Commission recommends that the requested Alternative Equivalent Compliance for Subchapter E Section 2.3.1 be approved. Rationale: Dear Honorable Mayor & City Council, This letter is to confirm the Design Commission’s support of the Dove Springs Health Facility as presented to us. Our review found the following positive attributes: 1. The proposed building is sited to preserve several existing heritage trees. 2. Extensive community engagement was conducted that influenced final design. 3. This project will provide gathering spaces for the Dove Springs community. 4. Proposed building will include onsite solar power generation. 5. Project proposes pedestrian connectivity to adjacent neighborhood and Recreation Center. Respectfully, City of Austin Design Commission Vote: For: David Carroll, Jen Weaver, Melissa Henao-Robledo, Josue Meiners, Evan Taniguchi, Samuel Franco, Aan 7 - 0 - 0 Coleman Absent: Ben Lukens, Jessica Rollason, Bart Whatley Attest: David Carroll, Chair City of Austin Design Commission 1 of 1 Design Commission Recommendation 20211213-1D Dove Springs Health Facility
David Carroll, Chair Jessica Rollason, Vice Chair Melissa Henao-Robledo, Aan Coleman Samuel Franco Ben Luckens Josue Meiners Evan Taniguchi Jen Weaver Bart Whatley Jorge Rousselin, Executive Liaison Aaron D. Jenkins Staff Liaison Art Zamorano Staff Liaison City of Austin Design Commission DESIGN COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION 20211213-1E Date: December 17, 2021 Subject: Design Commission recommendation for the Givens District Park Community Pool Facility, located at 3811 East 12th Street. Samuel Franco Seconded By: Josue Meiners Motioned By: Recommendation: The City of Austin Design Commission recommends that the Givens District Park Community Pool Facility, as presented to us on December 13, 2021, complies with the City’s Design and Sustainability Standards. With the additional recommendation that the design incorporates additional covered picnic areas adjacent to the pool. Rationale: Dear Honorable Mayor & City Council, This letter is to confirm the Design Commission’s support of the Givens District Park Community Pool Facility as presented to us. Our review found the following positive attributes: 1. Proposed design reflects a thorough community engagement process, including 2018 Masterplan 2. Three heritage trees are being preserved. 3. Shaded accessible route is provided from 12th Street right-of-way. 4. Existing building is being preserved. 5. Multi-purpose building is being added to accommodate neighborhood events. 6. Parking lot is being modified to provide accessible spaces, car charging stations, carpool spaces, and 7. Project is pursuing the sustainable SITES certification. bicycle parking. 6- 0 - 0 Respectfully, City of Austin Design Commission Vote: For: David Carroll, Jen Weaver, Melissa Henao-Robledo, Josue Meiners, Evan Taniguchi, Samuel Franco Against: n/a Abstain: n/a Absent: Ben Lukens, Jessica Rollason, Bart Whatley Recused: Aan Coleman Attest: David Carroll, Chair City of Austin Design Commission 1 of 1 Design Commission Recommendation 20211213-1E Givens Park Community Pool Facility
City of Austin Design Commission DESIGN COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION 20211213-1F Date: December 17, 2021 Subject: Design Commission recommendation for the Colony District Park Community Pool Facility, located at 7400 Loyola Lane. Samuel Franco Seconded By: Josue Meiners Motioned By: Recommendation: The City of Austin Design Commission recommends that the Colony District Park Community Pool Facility, as presented to us on December 13, 2021, complies with the City’s Design and Sustainability Standards. Rationale: Dear Honorable Mayor & City Council, This letter is to confirm the Design Commission’s support of the Colony District Park Community Pool Facility as presented to us. Our review found the following positive attributes: 1. Proposed design reflects the community’s input from a thorough outreach effort. 2. Shaded accessible route is provided from Loyola Lane right-of-way. 3. Accommodations for food truck vendors provided with shaded seating. 4. Connection to Colony Park Ball Fields and Recreation Center is provided. 6 - 0 - 0 Respectfully, City of Austin Design Commission Vote: For: David Carroll, Jen Weaver, Melissa Henao-Robledo, Josue Meiners, Evan Taniguchi, Samuel Franco Against: n/a Abstain: n/a Absent: Ben Lukens, Jessica Rollason, Bart Whatley Recused: Aan Coleman Attest: David Carroll, Chair City of Austin Design Commission 1 of 1 Melissa Henao-Robledo, Evan Taniguchi David Carroll, Chair Jessica Rollason, Vice Chair Aan Coleman Samuel Franco Ben Luckens Josue Meiners Jen Weaver Bart Whatley Jorge Rousselin, Executive Liaison Aaron D. Jenkins Staff Liaison Art Zamorano Staff Liaison Design Commission Recommendation 20211213-1F Colony Park Community Pool Facility
MAYOR’S COMMITTEE FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES December 10, 2021 5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Austin City Hall, Board & Commission Room, Room 1101 301 W 2nd Street, Austin, Texas 78701 Some members of the Mayor’s Committee for People With Disabilities may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Jonathan Franks, Chair Emily Shryock, Vice Chair Diana Anzaldua Taurean Burt Kathryn Broadwater CALL TO ORDER CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL AGENDA Joey Gidseg Diane Kearns-Osterweil Robin Orlowski Jennifer S. Powell Deborah Trejo Speakers who register before the meeting is called to order will each be allowed three minutes to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. A. Consider approval of the minutes from the Mayor’s Committee for People with 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Disabilities June 11, 2021 Meeting. 2. NEW BUSINESS: A. Discussion and possible action to approve the 2022 meeting schedule. B. Discussion and possible action regarding moving the Americans with Disabilities Act Program Into the Civil Rights Office. C. Discussion and possible action regarding Funding for Healthcare Navigation and Liaison Programs Benefiting Austin’s Immigrant Communities. D. Discussion and possible action regarding Family Connects in Response to the Resilient ATX Resolution. E. Discussion and possible action on a recommendation for a joint initiative by the City and County to create a downtown mental health diversion program. F. Discussion and possible action on a grant to address community-identified transportation challenges in North Austin's Georgian Acres neighborhood. 3. OLD BUSINESS None 5. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS 6. ADJOURNMENT 4. STAFF BRIEFINGS AND COMMISSIONER ANNOUNCEMENTS The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair access. If requiring Sign Language Interpreters or alternative formats, please give notice at least 2 days (48 hours) before the meeting date. Please call Jonathan Babiak, Office of Civil Rights, at (512) 974-3203 or jonathan.babiak@austintexas.gov, for additional information. TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities, please contact Jonathan Babiak at (512) 974-3203 or jonathan.babiak@austintexas.gov.
Commission on Seniors Community Interest Announcement AGE-FRIENDLY AUSTIN FORUM: SOCIAL PARTICIPATION Thursday, December 9th, 2021 at 1:00pm Remote Event: Age-friendly Austin Forum Series (all events) Tickets | Eventbrite A quorum of Commission on Seniors members may be present. No action will be taken, and no Commission on Seniors business will occur Halana.Kaleel@austintexas.gov Halana Kaleel 512-972-5019
BUILDING AND STANDARDS COMMISSION MEETING Wednesday, December 8, 2021 at 6:30 p.m. Austin City Hall, Council Chambers, Room 1001 301 W. 2nd Street, Austin, Texas 78701 Some members of the Building and Standards Commission may be participating via videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live AGENDA The Building and Standards Commission (“Commission”) may go into a closed session under Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code to receive advice from legal counsel or for other reasons permitted by law as specifically listed on this agenda. Further, if necessary, the Commission may go into a closed session as permitted by law regarding any item on this agenda. Building and Standards Commission Members Andrea Freiburger, Chair Pablo Avila, Vice Chair Wordy Thompson John Green CALL TO ORDER CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Timothy Stostad Elizabeth Mueller Sade Ogunbode Edgar Farerra Edward Selig Thomas Vocke, Fire Marshall (Ex Officio) The first five 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. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Approve the minutes of the Building and Standards Commission’s October 27, 2021 regular meeting. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ITEMS 1. Approval of the 2022 Building and Standards Commission regular meeting schedule 2. Discussion regarding Building and Standards Commission retreat. STAFF BRIEFING 3. Presentation regarding City of Austin Permitting Presenter: Susan Barr, Developmental Services Department Page 1 PUBLIC HEARINGS New Case(s): The Commission will hear the following cases concerning alleged violations of the City’s Property Maintenance Code and may issue an order to vacate, relocate occupants, repair, demolish, or secure the premises; and may assess civil penalties: 4. Case Numbers: CL 2021-191475 and CL 2021-191477 Property address: 9601 Middle Fiskville Road, aka Plaza Apartments; Building G, Unit 2 and Building X, Unit 2 / Owner: Mira Vista Holdco, LLC Staff presenter: John Serna Staff recommendation: Repair Repeat Offender Program multi-family commercial structures 5. Case Number: CL 2021-191701 Property address: 306 Cedarbrook Court /Owner: Elizabeth H. Burks Staff presenter: David Downing Staff recommendation: Demolish fire-damaged residential structue 6. Case Number: CL 2021-191015 Property address: 2101 Donahue Lane / Owner: Zuhair Khan Staff presenter: John Hatley Staff recommendation: Repair fire-damaged residential duplex structure 7. Case Number: CL 2021-190864 Property address: 2324 Bitter Creek Drive/ Owner: Christian Ministries Magdalene Trust Staff presenter: Juan Villareal Staff recommendation: Repair fire-damaged residential structure Appeal(s): The …
SMALL AREA PLANNING JOINT COMMITTEE DECEMBER 8, 2021 11:30 AM STREET-JONES BUILDING, ROOM 400A 1100 EAST 11TH STREET CURRENT COMMITTEE MEMBERS: Patrick Howard Jennifer Mushtaler James Shieh, Chair Jeffrey Thompson Cesar Acosta David King, Vice-Chair Betsy Greenberg (Planning Commission) (Planning Commission) (Planning Commission) (Planning Commission) (Zoning and Platting Commission) (Zoning and Platting Commission) (Zoning and Platting Commission) AGENDA CALL TO ORDER CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first three speakers who register to speak no later than noon the day before the meeting will be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. a. Approval of minutes from the June 6, 2021 and August 16, 2021 Small Area Planning Joint Committee meetings. (Discussion and/or Possible Action) 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 3. 2. OLD BUSINESS a. None NEW BUSINESS a. Approve 2022 Small Area Planning Meeting Schedule. The Committee will consider approving its regular meeting schedule for 2022. (Discussion and/or Possible Action) b. 305 S. Congress PUD - Rezoning in Waterfront Overlay (C814-89-0003.02). The Applicant is proposing to amend the existing PUD ordinance to modify the permitted land uses and site development regulations. The Committee will review the proposed rezoning request from planned unit development-neighborhood plan (PUD-NP) to planned unit development-neighborhood plan (PUD-NP) in the South Shore subdistrict of the Waterfront Overlay. (Discussion and/or Possible Action) PUBLIC HEARINGS 4. a. None 5. STAFF BRIEFINGS a. Equitable Transit Oriented Development (ETOD). Representatives from Capital Metro and the Housing & Planning Department will present an overview and answer questions about the Equitable Transit-Oriented Development (ETOD) project to plan for equitable outcomes for area residents of all incomes and backgrounds along Project Connect corridors. (Discussion and/or Possible Action) FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair access. If requiring Sign Language Interpreters or alternative formats, please give notice at least 2 days (48 hours) before the meeting date. Please call Mark Walters at Housing and Planning Department, at (512-974-7695 or mark.walters@austintexas.gov), for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Small Area Planning Joint Committee, please contact Mark Walters at the Housing and Planning Department, at (512-974-7695 or mark.walters@austintexas.gov)
Small Area Planning Joint Committee 2022 Meeting Schedule The committee meets at 11:30 AM, on alternating first and second Wednesdays of every other month, at the Street-Jones Building, 1100 East 11th Street, Austin, Texas. • February 2 • April 13 • June 1 • August 10 • October 5 • December 14 Special called meetings as needed.
C814-89-0003.02 1 ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET CASE: C814-89-0003.02 – 305 S. Congress PUD DISTRICT: 9 ZONING FROM: PUD-NP TO: PUD-NP, to change conditions of zoning ADDRESSES: 305 S. Congress SITE AREA: 18.86 acres PROPERTY OWNER: Richard T. Suttle Jr. (Trustee) AGENT: Armbrust & Brown PLLC (Richard Suttle) CASE MANAGER: Kate Clark (512-974-1237, kate.clark@austintexas.gov) STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends rezoning to planned unit development-neighborhood plan (PUD-NP) combining district zoning to amend the planned unit development to modify the permitted land uses and site development regulations. PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD ACTION/RECOMMENDATION: September 28, 2021: Voted to not recommend the PUD amendment as superior and directed staff to continue working with the applicant to negotiate unresolved superiority items and Board concerns. Vote: 6-1. [Board Member Cottam Sajbel – 1st, Chair Lewis – 2nd; Board Member Rinaldi voted nay; Board Member Taylor abstained; Board Member Hugman was absent; two vacancies]. ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION ACTION/RECOMMENDATION: October 6, 2021: Voted to not recommend the PUD amendment in its current state. The Commission did recommend staff continue to work with the applicant to negotiate unresolved superiority items, Environmental Commission concerns and staff concerns. Vote: 9-0. [Commissioner Ramberg – 1st, Commissioner Brimer – 2nd; Vice Chair Coyne recused themselves; one vacancy]. SOUTH CENTRAL WATERFRONT ADVISORY BOARD ACTION/RECOMMENDATION: October 18, 2021 The South Central Waterfront Advisory Board found the 305 South Congress PUD to be generally in conformance with the spirit and intent of the South Central Waterfront Vision Plan and recommended the C814-89-0003.02 2 project move forward to both the Planning Commission and the City Council with conditions. Vote: 5-0. [Chair Franco – 1st, Board Member Thompson – 2nd; Board Member Anderson recused themselves; Board Member Groce abstained; and Board Members Seiden and Kurth were absent]. SMALL AREA PLANNING JOINT COMMITTEE ACTION/RECOMMENDATION: December 8, 2021 Scheduled for Small Area Planning Joint Committee October 25, 2021 Meeting was canceled due to a lack of quorum PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION/RECOMMENDATION: December 14, 2021 Scheduled for Planning Commission. October 27, 2020 Approved an indefinite postponement request by staff. Vote: 11-0. [Vice Chair Hempel – 1st, Commissioner Azhar – 2nd; Commissioner Shieh was absent; one vacancy]. May 26, 2020 Approved an indefinite postponement request by staff on the consent agenda. Vote: 12-0. [Vice Chair Hempel – 1st, Commissioner Schneider – 2nd; Commissioner Llanes Pulido was off the dais]. December 17, 2019 Approved an indefinite postponement request by staff on the consent agenda. Vote: 10-0. [Commissioner …
Equitable Transit-Oriented Development (ETOD) Small Area Planning Joint Committee Capital Metro & City of Austin Housing and Planning 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, December 8 Today 2019 Population: 2M+ 2040 Population: 4M+ 2 How We Define ETOD | Challenges of Traditional TOD While Project Connect and TOD investments will generate significant benefits for Austin, they may exacerbate current displacement trends without concurrent efforts to ensure equitable growth. Traditional TOD Returns Traditional TOD Externalities • Transit investments connect residents & businesses to jobs and housing. • TOD attracts private investment in walkable, mixed-use developments. • Rent growth displaces residents that would benefit most from transit. • Rising rents & declining customer bases drive out local businesses. Project Connect | A Generational Opportunity CHALLENGES • Recent population growth has strained city services and infrastructure. • Black and Latinx household incomes have not kept pace despite economic growth. • Rapid housing price growth can push residents and businesses out, which transit may accelerate. 36,000 units housing supply gap for very low- income households 9% & 14% decreases in Black and Latinx Household incomes between 1980 and 2016 $300 Million Will be spent over 13 years in anti-displacement efforts. 4 OPPORTUNITIES • The investment in Project Connect will generate growth in jobs and housing to help reverse unequal outcomes. • Austin voters have approved $300M to fund displacement prevention efforts and another $250M to support affordable housing. How We Define ETOD | Transition from Traditional TOD TRANSITION TO EQUITABLE TOD EQUITABLE OUTCOMES “DO NO HARM” “DO NO HARM” TRADITIONAL TOD TRADITIONAL TOD Create new economic opportunities for residents of all income levels Mitigate displacement and negative externalities of new development Encourage market- supported development along transit corridors What makes ETOD Equitable? ETOD advocates that people of all incomes and backgrounds experience benefits from dense, mixed-use, pedestrian-oriented development near transit hubs. Creating & Preserving Mixed-Use Affordable Housing Supporting Small Businesses Creating New Job Opportunities Improving Public Spaces and Community Hubs 6 Austin’s ETOD Journey Corridor Bond, ASMP, and Project Connect ETOD Study ETOD PLAN Council-adopted ETOD Policy (Implementation) Established corridors of Establishes protypes for TOD Recommendations for Adopt ETOD plan for focus, mode split goals, that reflect Austin’s vision to prioritization, typography and procured funding for equitably share the benefits (Systemwide) high-capacity transit project delivery. of transit investments for and Land Development residents of all income levels, Code amendments to corridor-specific zoning. Could be expanded to other …
COMMUNITY TECHNOLOGY AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION Regular Meeting Wednesday – December 8, 2021 – 6:30 PM City Hall – Boards and Commissions - Room 1101 301 W. 2nd Street - Austin, TX 78701 Some members of the Community Technology and Telecommunications Commission may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Nehemiah Pitts III, Chair Steven Apodaca Dave Floyd Maxine Eiland Nicole Thompson Sophie Gairo Malcolm Yeatts Illiya Svirsky Jennifer Ramos Sumit DasGupta AGENDA CALL TO ORDER CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first ten speakers who register to speak no later than noon the day before the meeting will be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES – October 13, 2021 2. STAFF AND COMMUNITY BRIEFINGS (A member of the public may not address a board at a meeting on an item posted as a briefing) a. Telecommunications and Regulatory Affairs update – Rondella Hawkins, TARA Officer, Financial Services Department b. HACA Mobile Hot Spot Speed & Connection Testing – Catherine Crago, Head of Strategic Initiatives, Housing Authority of the City of Austin & Austin Pathways, and Ashlee Johnson, ACC IT Intern c. Briefing on the Reliable and Affordable Broadband for All Project – Khotan Harmon, Leadership Austin Fellow 3. NEW BUSINESS (Discussion and Possible Action) a. Digital Inclusion Week Art Competition – Jesse Rodriguez, Interim Program Manager, Financial Services Department (discussion and possible action) b. Digital Equity and Inclusion Town Hall – Chair Nehemiah Pitts III (Commission discussion and possible action) c. Election of Officers – Vice Chair (Commission discussion and action) 4. COMMISSION UPDATES (Discussion and Possible Action) a. Digital Inclusion, Civic Engagement, and Strategic Technology and Telecom Policy Working Group b. Knowledge, Information, and Data Stewardship Working Group c. Technology, Infrastructure, and Innovation Working Group FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair access. If requiring Sign Language Interpreters or alternative formats, please give notice at least 2 days (48 hours) before the meeting date. Please call Jesse Rodriguez at the Telecommunications and Regulatory Affairs Department, at jesse.rodriguez@austintexas.gov for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Community Technology and Telecommunications Commission, please contact Jesse …
COMMISSION ON SENIORS DECEMBER 8TH, 2021 AT 12:00PM AUSTIN CITY HALL, BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS ROOM 301 WEST 2ND STREET, AUSTIN, TEXAS, 78701 CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Janee Briesmeister, Chair Peter Varteressian, Vice-Chair Natalie Cagle Jacqueline Angel Martha Bauman Patricia Bordie Emily De Maria Nicola Erica Garcia-Pittman AGENDA Adam Hauser Martin Kareithi Luz Lopez-Guerrero Sally Van Sickle Fred Lugo Diana Spain Amy Temperley CALL TO ORDER CITIZEN COMMUNICATION Each speaker signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will be called in order of sign- up and will be allowed three minutes to speak about items posted or not on the agenda. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM THE COMMISSION ON SENIORS NOVEMBER 10TH, 2021 MEETNG 2. ANNOUCEMENTS 3. OLD BUSINESS A. Discussion and possible action Commission Work Plan – Standing Item B. Discussion and possible action from Working Groups – Standing Item i. Age Friendly Action Plan Implementation Working Group ii. iii. Transportation, Housing and Outdoor Spaces Working Group Social Participation, Respect and Social Inclusion, Civic Participation and Employment Working Group iv. Community Support and Health Services Working Group v. Emergency Preparedness and Response Working Group C. Discussion and possible action from Joint Inclusion Committee – Standing Item (Commissioner De Maria Nicola) D. Discussion and possible action of City of Austin Budget – Standing Item (Chair Briesmeister) 4. NEW BUSINESS A. Presentation: Long Term Care Project Update, Rose Lewis and Jessica Murray, Design Institute for Health, Dell Medical School, The University of Texas at Austin. B. Review and possible action on Commission on Seniors FY23 Budget Engagement C. Discussion and approval of Commission on Seniors Budget Working Group A. Age-friendly Austin Update, Tabitha Taylor, Age-Friendly Program Coordinator. Survey 5. STAFF BRIEFINGS 6. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS 7. ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair access. If requiring Sign Language Interpreters or alternative formats, please give notice at least 2 days (48 hours) before the meeting date. Please call Halana Kaleel at Austin Public Health Department, at 512-972-5019, for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Commission on Seniors please contact Halana Kaleel at 512-972- 5019.
ETHICS REVIEW COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING DECEMBER 8, 2021 AT 6:00 P.M. Austin Energy Assembly Room No. 1111 4815 Mueller Blvd. Austin, TX 78723 Some members of the Ethics Review Commission may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Vice-Chair Mary Kahle Betsy Greenberg Donna Beth McCormick Sidney Williams Secretary Robin Lerner Raafia Lari Nguyen Stanton CURRENT COMMISSION MEMBERS: Chair Luis Soberon Debra Danburg Michael Lovins Mikki Teneyuca AGENDA CALL TO ORDER CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL There is no limit on the number of speakers who may speak on agenda items. A maximum of ten persons will be allowed to speak during general citizen communications on non-agenda items. Each person must register to speak prior to the call to order of the meeting. Each speaker who registers to speak will be allowed three minutes to speak. Please also see the “NOTICE Regarding Citizen Communication and Public Testimony” at the end of this agenda. 1. EXECUTIVE SESSION The Ethics Review Commission may announce it will go into Executive Session pursuant to Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code to receive advice from legal counsel on any matters specifically listed on this agenda (Private Consultation with Attorney-Section 551.071). The Commission may go into executive session to discuss: A complaint filed by Zenobia C. Joseph against Caleb Pritchard, which complaint alleges violations of City Code of Chapter 2-7 (Ethics and Financial Disclosure) Section 2-7-62 (Standards of Conduct), subsections (K) and (O). 1 2. PRELIMINARY HEARING Discussion and possible action regarding the following: A complaint filed by Zenobia C. Joseph against Caleb Pritchard, which complaint alleges violations of City Code of Chapter 2-7 (Ethics and Financial Disclosure) Section 2-7-62 (Standards of Conduct), subsections (K) and (O). 3. NEW BUSINESS Discussion and possible action regarding the following: Candidate Forum -- District 4 City Council Candidates: tentatively scheduled at City Hall on Thursday, January 6, 2022 at 6:00 p.m. (January 25, 2022 is election day; first day of early voting is January 10, 2022.) 4. OLD BUSINESS Discussion and possible action regarding the following: a. Review and evaluation of the dollar limits established in Chapter 2-2 (Campaign Finance) and consider making recommendations to the city council as to those limits. b. Statement and/or Video of What the Commission Does & How the Public can use the Commission and Statement on Equity, Access, and the Need for Reform by the Working Group on Race, …
