Contractor Registration Program Beth Culver, AIA, CBO, PMP Assistant Director, Building Official July 28, 2021 Building a Better and Safer Austin Together AGENDA • Welcome & Introductions • Historical Overview of Contractor Registration Program • Expired Permits Data • Examples of Registration Programs • Stakeholder Engagement Plan • Questions Building a Better and Safer Austin Together 2 AGENDA • Welcome & Introductions • Historical Overview of Contractor Registration Program • Expired Permits Data • Examples of Registration Programs • Stakeholder Engagement Plan • Questions Building a Better Austin Together 3 Historical Overview of Contractor Registration Program Recommendation 12 Create a residential contractor registration program. To ensure contractors are held accountable for all permits they have pulled – not only expired permits, IGI recommends developing a residential contractor licensing program. The license would require the payment of an annual fee and include an annual “performance review” of expired permits. If desired, DSD could also require all contractors doing work in Austin to have a background check and provide proof of insurance. Both San Antonio and Dallas stop contractors from pulling permits if contractors fail to comply with permit and inspection requirements. Building a Better and Safer Austin Together 4 Historical Overview of Contractor Registration Program Demolition Licensing and Bonding Requirements (page 8) During the stakeholder engagement process, both internal and external stakeholders expressed support for adopting a registration program for building and demolition contractors. While the focus of Council’s resolution was primarily demolitions, there are equally compelling reasons for requiring contractor registration for new construction as well. Building a Better and Safer Austin Together 5 Historical Overview of Contractor Registration Program Resolution No. 20201001-011 City Council initiates amendments to City Code Title 25 (Land Development) to establish a contractor registration program for building and demolition permitting consistent with the direction in this Resolution. c) metrics for determining whether the program promotes equitable outcomes and does not create a disproportionately negative impact on small businesses, women-owned businesses, or minority-owned businesses; d) incentives or process advantages for contractors who remain in good standing with the registration program, such as a streamlined application review process; f) exemptions from mandatory registration for individuals in a manner that considers equity and acknowledges the affordability pressures on both homeowners and tenants and on residents of both single-and multi-family structures. Building a Better and Safer Austin Together 6 AGENDA • Welcome & Introductions • Historical Overview of Contractor …
Versión en español a continuación. Meeting of the Commission on Veteran Affairs July 28, 2021 Commission on Veteran Affairs to be held July 28, 2021 with Social Distancing Modifications Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers must register in advance (July 27, 2021 by Noon). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the Commission on Veteran Affairs Meeting, residents must: •Call or email the board liaison at 512-974-3203 or jonathan.babiak@austintexas.gov no later than noon, (the day before the meeting). 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 jonathan.babiak@austintexas.gov by Noon the day before the scheduled meeting. 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 Reunión del Commission on Veteran Affairs FECHA de la reunion (July 28, 2021) La junta se llevará con modificaciones de distanciamiento social Se permitirán comentarios públicos por teléfono; no se permitirá ninguna entrada en persona. Todos los oradores deben registrarse con anticipación (July 27, 2021 antes del mediodía). Todos los comentarios públicos se producirán al comienzo de la reunión. la Para hablar de forma remota en la reunión, los residentes deben: junta en 512-974-3203 o • Llame o envíe un correo electrónico al enlace de jonathan.babiak@austintexas.gov a más tardar al mediodía (el día antes de la reunión). La información requerida es el nombre del orador, los números de artículo sobre los que desean hablar, si están a favor / en contra / neutrales, y un número de teléfono o dirección de correo electrónico. • Una vez que se haya llamado o enviado por correo electrónico una solicitud para hablar al enlace de la junta, los residentes …
Versión en español a continuación. Regular Meeting of the Building and Standards Commission July 28, 2021 Building and Standards Commission Meeting to be held July 28, 2021 with Social Distancing Modifications Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers (property owners, representatives and/or interested parties) must register in advance (one day before the scheduled meeting, Tuesday, July 27, 2021 by noon). To speak remotely at the July 28, 2021 Building and Standards Commission Meeting, you must: •Call or email Melanie Alley at 512-974-2679 or melanie.alley@austintexas.gov no later than July 27, 2021 by noon, (one day before the meeting). The information required is the speaker name, item number(s) they wish to speak on, a telephone number and email address. •Once a request to speak has been called in or emailed to the board liaison, speakers will be contacted with 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 melanie.alley@austintexas.gov by Noon the day before the scheduled meeting. This information will be provided to Board and Commission members in advance of the meeting. •Residents may watch a live broadcast of the meeting here: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live. Reunión del Building and Standards Commission 28 de julio de 2021 La junta se llevará a cabo el 28 de julio de 2021 con modificaciones de distanciamiento social. Se permitirán comentarios públicos por teléfono; no se permitirá ninguna entrada en persona. Todos los oradores (propietarios, representantes y / o interesados) deben registrarse con anticipación (el martes 27 de julio de 2021 antes del mediodía). Todos los comentarios públicos se producirán al comienzo de la reunión. Para hablar de forma remota en la reunion el miercoles 28 de julio de 2021, los residentes deben: • Llame o envíe un correo electrónico al enlace de la junta en 512-974-2679 o melanie.alley@austintexas.gov a más tardar al mediodía (el día antes de la reunión). La información requerida es el nombre del orador, los Page 1 números de artículo sobre los que desean hablar, si están a favor / en contra / neutrales, y un número de teléfono o dirección de correo electrónico. • …
Versión en español a continuación. Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission Meeting 07/28/2021 Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission to be held 07/28/2021 with Social Distancing Modifications Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers must register in advance (07/27/2021 by noon). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission Meeting, members of the public must: •Call or email the board liaison at 512-974-7665 and matthew.dugan@austintexas.gov no later than noon, (the day before the meeting). The following information is required: speaker name, item number(s) they wish to speak on, whether they are for/against/neutral, email address and telephone number (must be the same number that will be used to call into the meeting). •Once a request to speak has been made to the board liaison, the information to call on the day of the scheduled meeting will be provided either by email or phone call. •Speakers must call in at least 15 minutes prior to meeting start time 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 matthew.dugan@austintexas.gov by noon the day before the scheduled meeting. This information will be provided to Board and Commission members in advance of the meeting. •If the meeting is broadcast live, it may be viewed here: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Reunión del Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission FECHA de la reunion (07/28/2021) La junta se llevará con modificaciones de distanciamiento social Se permitirán comentarios públicos por teléfono; no se permitirá ninguna entrada en persona. Todos los oradores deben registrarse con anticipación (07/27/2021 antes del mediodía). Todos los comentarios públicos se producirán al comienzo de la reunión. Para hablar de forma remota en la reunión, los miembros del público deben: • Llame o envíe un correo electrónico al enlace de la junta en 512-974-7665 and matthew.dugan@austintexas.gov a más tardar al mediodía (el día antes de la reunión). Se requiere la siguiente información: nombre del orador, número (s) de artículo sobre el que desean hablar, si están a favor / en contra / neutral, dirección de correo electrónico (opcional) y un número de teléfono (debe ser el número que se utilizará para llamar ). • Una vez que se haya realizado una solicitud para hablar con el enlace …
CURRENT COMMISSION MEMBERS: Prabhu Kannan Brigham Morris Errol Hardin Eugene Schneider Erin Dempsey Luis Gonzalez, Vice-Chair Dr. Sterling Lands Members in Attendance Christina Puentes, Chair Luis Gonzalez, Vice Chair Joshua Blank Sara Inés Calderón Camellia Falcon Shaina Kambo Prabhu Kannan Dr. Sterling Lands Hoang Le Selina Yee Erin Dempsey Errol Hardin Brigham Morris Eugene Schneider Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission (ICRC) July 21, 2021 at 6:00 pm Via Videoconference Hoang Le Shaina Kambo Sara Inés Calderón Selina Yee Christina Puentes, Chair Joshua Blank Camellia Falcon Members Absent None Staff In Attendance Matthew Dugan, City's Acting Planning Manager Christine Granados, ICRC Administrative Manager DRAFT MINUTES Meeting Goals: Review the ICRC Values and Norms, Review and Discussion of First Public Forum, Receive Updates from Working Groups/Subcommittees CALL TO ORDER Chair Puentes called the meeting to order at 6:01 pm with 13 members present. Commissioner Lands joined the meeting at 6:25 pm. 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. No members of the public signed up to speak. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Discussion and possible action on the July 14, 2021, ICRC meeting minutes. The July 14, 2021 draft minutes were approved with the change that the attendance of Christine Granados and George Korbel be added to the staff listed in attendance. 2. NEW BUSINESS The ICRC may discuss and take action on the following agenda items A. Reading of the Values and Norms Chair Puentes read the guiding values and norms of the commissioners. B. Update from Public Forum Working Group 1. Public Forum Venue Updates 2. Review and Discussion on First Public Forum Structure/Adjustments Chair Puentes gave a review on the first public forum. Vice Chair Gonzalez gave the update on future public forums. C. Update from Communications Working Group Commissioner Calderón gave an update on Communications Working Group progress. Commissioner Yee gave an update on hiring of mapping specialist applications. D. Update from Hiring Working Group 1. Update on Hiring of Mapping Specialist Commissioner Morris had no updates. E. Update from Finance Subcommittee F. Update from Final Report Subcommittee G. Updates from City 1. Update on Public Hearing Logistics Commissioner Blank gave an update on final report subcommittee work. Matthew Dugan gave an update on public forum logistics and City's help …
COMMISSION ON VETERANS AFFAIRS MINUTES The Commission on Veteran Affairs convened in a Special Called Meeting on May 19, 2021 via videoconference meeting. REGULAR CALLED MEETING May 19, 2021 Chair Doris Williams called the Board Meeting to order at 1:05 PM. Board Members in Attendance: Doris Williams - Chair Manuel Jimenez - Vice Chair Alfred Bingham Jose Carrasco Jason Denny Thomas Just Kevin Lenau Adrenne Luna Staff in Attendance: Tina Lee Jonathan Babiak 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Chair Williams asked the Commission members to review the minutes from the regular called meeting on March 19, 2021. Commissioner Jimenez made a motion to approve the meeting minutes and Commissioner Mendoza seconded the motion. Motion passed with no objection. 2. OLD BUSINESS Office. 3. NEW BUSINESS a) Update and status of the Service Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise from the Purchasing Yolanda Miller, Deputy Purchasing Officer, City of Austin Purchasing Office, addressed the Commission and answered questions from members. The Commission discussed this item. The Commission took no action on this item. a) Update from Vice Chair Jimenez as the Liaison for the Commission on the newly developed Winter Review Task Force Group. (Sponsors: Manuel Jimenez, Doris Williams). Vice Chair Jimenez updated the Commission on this item. The Commission discussed this item. The Commission took no action on this item. b) Discussion and possible action on the process for the City of Austin to formally identify veterans in encampments. (Sponsors: Pete Salazar, Manuel Jimenez) The Commission discussed this item. The Commission took no action on this item. c) Officer Nominations and Elections. Vice Chair Jimenez nominated himself for the Office of Chair. Chair Williams closed the nominations. Vice Chair Jimenez was elected Chair on an 8-0 vote. Commissioner Mendoza COMMISSION ON VETERAN AFFAIRS MEETING MINUTES was nominated by Vice Chair Jimenez for the Office of Vice Chair. Chair Williams closed the nominations. Commissioner Mendoza was elected Vice Chair on an 8-0 vote. 4. STAFF UPDATES a) Introduction of Carol Johnson, Civil Rights Officer, City of Austin Office of Civil Rights and discussion and possible action regarding Commission on Veteran Affairs and Office of Civil Rights. Carol Johnson, Civil Rights Officer, introduced herself and answered questions from members. ADJOURN: Chair Williams adjourned the meeting at 2:08 PM without objection upon motion by Commissioner Bingham and second by Commissioner Mendoza.
COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION Joint Sustainability Committee Recommendation 20210728 2B–Austin Climate Equity Plan Support The JSC recommended the creation of a working group focused on how to support the successful implementation of the Draft Austin Climate Equity Plan. The group will reference a previously passed recommendation: 20200826-2A Supporting the Austin Climate Equity Plan. Record of the vote: Motion to approve by Commissioner White, second by Commissioner Coyne. Motion passes 9 approve, 0 opposed, 0 abstained. Date of approval: July 28, 2021 Attest: Zach Baumer, Liaison
COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION Joint Sustainability Committee Recommendation 20210728 2C–JSC Annual Internal Review Approval The JSC recommended the approval of the 2020-21 JSC Annual Internal Review report with the following friendly amendments: • For Section 3. List the board’s goals and objectives for the new calendar year: o #1: Replace “reduce emissions internally and lead efforts to reduce emissions in the community” with “reduce emissions within City operations and in the community”. o #9: Replace “to promote climate-friendly diets and reduce food waste” with “to enhance the regional food system, including by promoting climate-friendly diets and reducing food waste”. o #6: Replace “Work to develop and implement policies that promote mode shift to reduce private vehicle use, including improving pedestrian and bike safety with protected bike lanes and implementation of Vision Zero” with “Work to implement Vision Zero policies that promote mode shift to reduce private vehicle use, including improving pedestrian and bike safety with protected bike lanes.” Record of the vote: Motion to approve by Commissioner Rothrock, second by Commissioner Coyne. Motion passes 8 approve, 0 opposed, 1 abstained. Commissioner Wheeler was off the dais. Date of approval: July 28, 2021 Attest: Zach Baumer, Liaison
July 2021 Update Reminders Timeline – November 2019 – December 2020, Plan stalled in January 2021 due to TX Legislative concerns Feedback – September 2020 Public Comment Period, 25 Boards and Commission Presentations, 3 Steering Committee / Internal Revisions, Need to publish a final list of changes made St at us of Draft s – We have a new Draft of the Plan, need to update with new Sustainable Buildings Language, will Publish a DRAFT FINAL version of the plan in August Next St eps Needed – Final engagement with Council Offices, Request for Council Action, Present the Plan to a City Council Work Session Plan Summary 7 Climat e Equit y Values Sect ions 1. Sustainable Buildings 2. Transportation Electrification 3. Transportation & Land Use 4. Natural Systems 5. Consumption H ealth Affordability Accessibility C ultural Preservation C ommunity C apacity Just Transition Accountability W hat ’s Included: 4 Cross-Cut t ing St rat egies – B ig picture themes that emerged across the Plan 17 Goals - W hat needs to be accomplished by 2030 to keep us on track 74 St rat egies - W hat should be implemented in the next 5 years to make progress St eps t o Finalizat ion June – Re-engage stakeholders, re-examine sustainable buildings section in light of HB17 July – 2 Sustainable Buildings AG Meetings, Steering Committee Meeting, Document Finalization, Translations August – Memo to Council with a summary of changes, Release of the Draft Final Climate Equity Plan, File Request for Council Action, Present the Plan to a City Council Work Session Sept ember – Final Finalization, Adoption of the Plan, Launch Communications and Outreach Thank you!
Planning and Tracking Joint Sustainability Committee 07/28/21 JSC Goals ● Align JSC meetings with Austin Climate Equity Plan outcomes and other sustainability, equity and resilience-based work ● Have a pre-planned annual schedule ● Track committee recommendations and subsequent city action ● Streamline annual reporting content Tracking platform ● Developed spreadsheet to build out JSC annual schedule in alignment with pertinent topic areas ● List recent recommendations and track progress ● Spreadsheet here: Climate Action & JSC Recommendation Tracking - Google Sheets Topic areas Potential topic areas for monthly discussions: ● Austin Energy Resource, Generation and Climate Protection Plan ● Net Zero Buildings and Efficiency ● Austin Water Topics ● Zero Waste / Circular Economy ● Electric Vehicles ● Housing and Land Use ● Resilience ● Natural Systems /Trees / Protecting Carbon Pools ● Purchasing / Construction Materials ● Mode Shift - Public Transit / Biking ● Food Systems and Agriculture Departmental Stakeholders Potential topic areas for monthly discussions: ● Austin Energy ● Development Services ● Austin Water ● Austin Resource Recovery ● Housing and Planning ● Austin Transportation ● Watershed Development ● Economic Development ● Office of Sustainability ● Parks and Recreation ● Others?
Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission (ICRC) July 28, 2021 at 6:00 pm Via Videoconferencing CURRENT COMMISSION MEMBERS: Prabhu Kannan Brigham Morris Errol Hardin Eugene Schneider Erin Dempsey Luis Gonzalez, Vice-Chair Dr. Sterling Lands Hoang Le Shaina Kambo Sara Inés Calderón Selina Yee Christina Puentes, Chair Joshua Blank Camellia Falcon Members in Attendance Christina Puentes, Chair Luis Gonzalez, Vice Chair Joshua Blank Camellia Falcon Shaina Kambo Prabhu Kannan Dr. Sterling Lands Selina Yee Errol Hardin Brigham Morris Eugene Schneider Members Absent Sara Inés Calderón Hoang Le Erin Dempsey Staff In Attendance Matthew Dugan, City's Acting Planning Manager Dick Richards, Legal Counsel George Korbel, Mapping Specialist Christine Granados, ICRC Administrative Manager MINUTES Meeting Goals: Receive Updates from Working Groups/Subcommittees CALL TO ORDER Chair Puentes called the meeting to order at 6:02pm with 9 members present. Commissioner Kambo joined the meeting at 6:10pm and Commissioner Schneider joined at 6:16p.m. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Peck Young addressed the ICRC. David King addressed the ICRC. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Discussion and possible action on the July 21, 2021, ICRC meeting minutes. The July 21, 2021, meeting minutes were approved without objection. 2. NEW BUSINESS The ICRC may discuss and take action on the following agenda items A. Update from Public Forum Working Group: 1. Public Forum Venue Updates 2. Discussion and Possible Action on Change of Membership Vice Chair Gonzalez gave the updates. B. Update from Communications Working Group Commissioner Falcon gave the update. C. Update from Hiring Working Group D. Update from Finance Subcommittee Commissioner Morris gave the update. E. Update from Final Report Working Group Commissioner Kannon gave the update. F. Update on Employee Contracts Commissioner Yee gave the update and mapping specialist George Korbel discussed his mapping expertise. Administrative Manager, Christine Granados gave the update. G. Updates from City 1. Update on Public Hearing Logistics 2. Update on Emails (Admin Manager & ICRC Commissioners) Acting City Planning Manager Matthew Dugan gave the update. H. Housekeeping Chair Puentes clarified decorum for commissioners and staff during public forums at the start of the meeting. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS • Discussion of city emails and administrative manager email from City • Public forum update public calendar • Travis County voter registration director invited guest • Austin ISD invited guest TBD • Updates from working groups and subcommittees • Discussion of how to handle emails coming in from public • Discussion on maps, information and accuracy to the public …
Building and Fire Code Board of Appeals Board Meeting Approved Minutes The Building and Fire Code Board of Appeals met in a Regular Called Meeting on July 28, 2021 via Web Ex Video Conference Board Member, Brasfield called the meeting to order at 2:21 p.m. Board Members in Attendance: Ashley Juraska, Tim Arndt, Bobby Johns, Ben Abzug, Aubrey Brasfield and Ron Buys Board Members Not in Attendance: Marco Fiorilo and Alan Schumann Staff in Attendance: Rick Arzola (DSD), Beth Culver (DSD), Jaime Castillo (DSD) July 28, 2021 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: The minutes from the June 23, 2021 Regular Called meeting were postponed to the next board meeting as board members did not have chance to review it. Next meeting is tentatively scheduled for August 25, 2021 2. DISCUSSION- Development Presentation of Contractor Registration Program – Assistant Director and Building Official of Development Service Department Beth Culver, provided a presentation to Board members and interested parties of the Flat Top Fence workgroup, contractor registration program. In her presentation, Beth outlined Historical overview of the registration program, data of expired permits, examples of registration programs and Stakeholder Engagement plan. In the Historical overview, Beth’s goal is to hold contractors accountable for all permits issued to trade contractors as well as to general contractors who register with the city and to develop with other municipalities, a registration program for building and demolition contractors that is supported by internal and external stakeholders and then followed by initiating a resolution to incorporate amendments in establishing a registration program that is consistent with building and demolition work for all contractors pulling permits with the City of Austin. This registration program this will provide enforcement on staff to go after contractors that have extensive expired permits and hold them accountable for unfinished and paid work to homeowners and businesses. Examples of these current programs that DSD oversee is what the Electrical board has in their registration. Offenses against electrical contractors who violate the registration of work performed at the site with suspension of their registration if the contractor has 3 or more violations in a 12 month period. Volume Builder program, penalizes volume builders who commit errors for their continuous submitted work and other municipalities programs with their registration programs that the City of Austin is looking at to possible emulate into their registrations. The final piece of this is to conduct Stakeholder Engagement plan. A …
Item 1 JOINT SUSTAINABILITY COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES REGULAR MEETING July 28, 2021 The Joint Sustainability Committee convened in a special meeting on July 28, 2021 via videoconferencing. Chair Kaiba White called the Board Meeting to order at 5:35 pm. Board Members in Attendance: Kaiba White Chair, Katie Coyne Vice-Chair, Diana Wheeler, Fisayo Fadelu, Melissa Rothrock, Karen Hadden, Karen Magid, Alberta Phillips, Alexis Taylor Board Members Absent: Solveij Rosa Praxis, David Carroll City Staff in Attendance: Zach Baumer, Phoebe Romero CALL TO ORDER CITIZEN COMMUNICATION The speakers who registered in advance for public comment have three minutes each to address items on the agenda at this time. • None 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a) May 26, 2021 meeting of the Joint Sustainability Committee • Move Alberta Phillips to “In Attendance” • Motion to approve (Commissioner Hadden), second (Commissioner Wheeler), 8 approved, 0 opposed, 0 abstained. Commissioner Taylor was not yet on the dais. 2. NEW BUSINESS and/or possible action) a) Legislative Session Debrief – Brie Franco, Intergovernmental Relations (Discussion • Provided overview of passed bills, including some with positive effects for pensions, health departments, and music, and some negative effects for climate action, policing, firearms, and unhoused communities. • Current special session is on hold due to lack of quorum, but likely to have another session in August and upcoming sessions on redistricting and COVID-19 federal funds in September or October. b) Austin Climate Equity Plan Update – Zach Baumer, Office of Sustainability (Discussion and/or possible action) • Discussed schedule for ACEP approval: • Office of Sustainability is aiming to publish a final draft for council approval in late August • Looking to present at a City Council Work Session prior to the City Council Meeting on September 30th • Commissioners discussed opportunity to support plan implementation, including the potential creation of a Council Committee on Environmental Justice • The JSC recommended the creation of a working group focused on how to support the successful implementation of the Draft Austin Climate Equity Plan. The group will reference a previously passed recommendation: 20200826-2A Supporting the Austin Climate Equity Plan. Record of the vote: Motion to approve by Commissioner White, second by Commissioner Coyne. Motion passes 9 approve, 0 opposed, 0 abstained. c) Discussion on 2020-21 JSC Annual Internal Review – (Discussion and/or possible action) • The 2020-21 JSC Annual Internal Review Draft was approved on a motion by Commissioner Rothrock, second by …
C14-2021-0009 1 ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET CASE: C14-2021-0009 – 1725 Toomey DISTRICT: 5 ZONING FROM: CS TO: MF-6 ADDRESS: 1725 Toomey Road SITE AREA: 0.90 Acres PROPERTY OWNER: 1725 Toomey LLC AGENT: Drenner Group (Amanda Swor) CASE MANAGER: Kate Clark (512-974-1237, kate.clark@austintexas.gov) STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends multifamily residence highest density (MF-6) district zoning. For a summary of the basis of staff’s recommendation, see page 2 and 3. SMALL AREA PLANNING JOINT COMMITTEE June 2, 2021 Forwarded to Planning Commission without a Recommendation. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: July 27, 2021 Scheduled for Planning Commission July 13, 2021 Approved neighborhood’s request to postpone to July 27, 2021 on the consent agenda. Vote: 8-0. [Vice Chair Hempel - 1st, Commissioner Flores - 2nd; Commissioners Azhar, Howard, Rosa Praxis, Llanes Pulido and Schneider were absent]. CITY COUNCIL ACTION: July 29, 2021 Scheduled for City Council ORDINANCE NUMBER: Staff has received comments in opposition and in favor of this rezoning request. For all written or emailed comments, please see Exhibit C: Correspondence Received. ISSUES 1 of 44B-1 C14-2021-0009 2 Separate from and prior to this rezoning case being submitted, a tree permit (2020-127211 TP) was filed and approved to remove a heritage tree at this property. The following is a summary of the application timeline from the Community Tree Preservation Division: The application was received on September 4, 2020 and included detailed photographs and a narrative report from a private Certified Arborist. These materials demonstrated the damage to the structure that was caused by the tree. The application also cited internal decay as a cause for concern and was statutorily disapproved pending documentation that supported that claim. On November 16, 2020 a tomography report from Tree Associates, LLC and completed International Society of Arboriculture tree risk assessment form were submitted to the City for further review. It was determined that the damage that was being caused to the structure (the roof of the apartment complex had been physically deformed by the upper stem of the tree), combined with the evidence of the presence of less-sound wood in the lower stem and extreme proximity to high-value targets provided sufficient justification for removal of this tree. The Tree Permit was issued on November 20, 2020. CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: This property is located at the southeast corner of Sterzing Street and Toomey Road and is approximately 0.9 acres. It is currently zoned CS and developed with an …
Planning Commission: July 27, 2021 NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN AMENDMENT REVIEW SHEET NEIGHORHOOD PLAN: North Lamar Combined (North Lamar) CASE#: NPA-2021-0026.01 DATE FILED: March 12, 2021 (In-cycle, with winter storm deadline extension) 10609, 10611, 10613, 10615 Brownie Drive (Tract 1) and 10610, 10612, 10614 Middle Fiskville Road (Tract 2) PROJECT NAME: Grady & Brownie Mixed Use PC DATE: July 27, 2021 July 13, 2021 June 8, 2021 ADDRESS/ES: DISTRICT AREA: 4 SITE AREA: 1.79 acres OWNER/APPLICANT: Grady & Brownie Investments, LLC AGENT: Thrower Design (Ron Thrower & Victoria Haase) CASE MANAGER: Maureen Meredith, Housing & Planning Dept. (512) 974-2695 PHONE: STAFF EMAIL: Maureen.Meredith@austintexas.gov TYPE OF AMENDMENT: Change in Future Land Use Designation From: Single Family (Tract 1) & Neighborhood Commercial (Tract 2) To: Mixed Use Base District Zoning Change Related Zoning Case: C14-2021-0039 From: SF-3-NP and LR-NP To: MF-4-NP and CS-MU-NP NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN ADOPTION DATE: June 24, 2010 1 1 of 36B-2 Planning Commission: July 27, 2021 PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: July 27, 2021 - July 13, 2021 – Postponed to July 27, 2021 at the request of the neighborhood on the consent agenda. [C. Hempel – 1st; Y. Flores – 2nd] Vote: 8-0 [A. Azar, P. Howard, S. R. Praxis, C. Llanes Pulido and R. Schneider absent]. June 8, 2021 – Postponed to July 13, 2021 at the request of the neighborhood on the consent agenda. [A. Azar – 1st; J. Mushtaler – 2nd] Vote: 11-0 [Y. Flores and J. Shieh absent]. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff supports the applicant’s request to change the future land use map from Single Family and Neighborhood Commercial land to Mixed Use land use. BASIS FOR STAFF’S RECOMMENDATION: The property has frontage along the north side of Brownie Drive (Tract 1) and has frontage (Tract 2) along Middle Fiskville Road which runs along the I.H.-35 frontage road. Mixed Use land use appropriate in this location. The plan document supports new, higher density residential development to be located along major roadways. The property is proposed for a multifamily development with a possibility for commercial uses on Tract 2. The proposed residential uses will provide new housing options for the planning area and the City. 2 2 of 36B-2 Planning Commission: July 27, 2021 LAND USE DESCRIPTIONS EXISTING LAND USE ON THE PROPERTY Single family - Detached or two family residential uses at typical urban and/or suburban densities. Purpose 1. Preserve the land use pattern and future viability of existing …
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET CASE: C14-2021-0039 (Grady & Brownie Mixed Use) DISTRICT: 4 ZONING FROM: Tract 1: SF-3-NP Tract 2: LR-NP TO: Tract 1: MF-4-NP Tract 2: CS-MU-NP ADDRESS: 10609, 10611, 10613, 10615 Brownie Drive and 10610, 10612, 10614 Middle Fiskville Road SITE AREA: Tract 1: 1.03 acres Tract 2: 0.76 acres 1.795 acres (78,211.98 sq. ft.) PROPERTY OWNER: Grady & Brownie Investments LLC (Saleem Memon) AGENT: Thrower Design (A. Ron Thrower) CASE MANAGER: Sherri Sirwaitis (512-974-3057, sherri.sirwaitis@austintexas.gov) STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends MF-2-NP, Multifamily Residence-Low Density District- Neighborhood Plan Combining District, zoning for Tract 1 and LR-MU-NP, Neighborhood Commercial-Mixed Use-Neighborhood Plan Combining District, zoning for Tract 2. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: June 8, 2021: Postponed to July 13, 2021 at the neighborhood's request by consent (11-0); A. Azhar-1st, J. Mushtaler-2nd. July 13, 2021: Postponed to July 27, 2021 at a neighbor's request by consent (8-0, A. Azhar, P. Howard, S. Praxis, C. Llanes-Pulido, R. Schneider - absent); C. Hempel-1st, Y. Flores-2nd. July 27, 2021 CITY COUNCIL ACTION: ORDINANCE NUMBER: 1 of 23B-3 C14-2021-0039 2 ISSUES: N/A CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: The property in question consists of seven undeveloped lots located between Brownie Drive and Middle Fiskville Road at East Grady Drive. The lots to the north, across Grady Drive, are zoned SF-3-NP and LR-NP respectively and are undeveloped. Further to the north, is a manufacturing facility (former Golfsmith site) with IP-NP and CS-NP zoning. To the south and east along Brownie Drive are single-family residences zoned SF-2-NP and SF-3-NP. Along Middle Fiskville Road to the south, there are commercial uses (Third Coast Auto Sales Group) with LR-NP and CS-NP zoning. The applicant is requesting MF-4-NP zoning for Tract 1 and CS-MU-NP zoning for Tract 2 to allow for the development of residential dwelling units at the periphery of an established neighborhood and commercial uses fronting IH-35/Middle Fiskville Road (please see Applicant’s Request Letter – Exhibit C). In 2010, the North Lamar Combined Neighborhood Plan was devised for this area of the City. The neighborhood plan recommended Single-Family fronting Brownie Drive and Neighborhood Commercial fronting Middle Fiskville Road on the future land use map for this property (please see North Lamar Combined NP FLUM – Exhibit D). On June 24, 2010, the City Council approved the North Lamar Combined Neighborhood Plan along with accompanying rezoning for these tracts of land through case C14-2010-0048/ Ordinance No. 20100624-111. The staff recommends MF-2-NP zoning …
