PLANNING COMMISSION SITE PLAN CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT REVIEW SHEET SPC-2021-0035A PC DATE: 06/08/2021 1511 S Congress Avenue Southridge Plaza WC Properties, LLC 433 N. Camden Drive, Suite 1000 Beverly Hills, CA 90210 (310) 247-0515 Pape-Dawson Engineers, Inc. (Travis Moltz) 10801 North Mopac Expy, Bldg 3, Suite 200 Austin, TX 78759 (512) 454-8711 CASE NUMBER: PROJECT NAME: Octapharma Plasma ADDRESS: APPLICANT: AGENT: CASE MANAGER: Robert Anderson, (512) 974-3026 or robert.anderson@austintexas.gov WATERSHED: NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN: South Congress Combined NPA (Sweetbriar) PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT: The applicant is proposing a Commercial Blood Plasma Center in a CS-MU-CO-NP zoning district, and within 540 feet of a lot zoned and used for a residence. SUMMARY STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the conditional use permit. The site plan will comply with all requirements of the Land Development Code prior to its release. SUMMARY STAFF COMMENT ON SITE PLAN: The applicant proposes a Commercial Blood Plasma Center in a CS-MU-CO-NP zoning district, and within 540 feet of a lot zoned and used for a residence. Commercial Blood Plasma Centers are a conditional use if they are proposed within (1) one-half mile of another commercial blood plasma center; or (2) 540 feet of a lot zoned or used for a residence, church, public or private school, public park or playground, or day-care facility, according to Land Development Code Section 25-2-803. Therefore, Land Use Commission review and approval is required. The site is already developed. The site plan consists of the Commercial Blood Plasma Center use only. Williamson Creek (Suburban) PROJECT INFORMATION: SITE AREA ZONING PROPOSED USE EXISTING PARKING NEIGHBORHOOD ORGANIZATIONS: AISD-Bedichek MS Armadillo Park Neighborhood Association Austin Independent School District Austin Neighborhood Council 12.96 Acres (entire Site), 0.31 Acres / 13,334 square feet (proposed use) CS-MU-CO-NP Commercial Blood Plasma Center 629 vehicle spaces across the entire site. No new parking proposed. Austin Public Schools Bike Austin Friends of Austin Neighborhoods Neighborhood Empowerment Foundation 1 of 25B-25 SPC-2019-0608A Preservation Austin SelTexas Sierra Club, Austin Regional Group Waterloo School Austin CUP Page 2 South Austin Neighborhood Alliance (SANA) South Boggy Creek Neighborhood Association South Congress Combined Neighborhood Plan Contact Team CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT REVIEW AND EVALUATION CRITERIA The following evaluation is included to provide staff position on each point of the conditional use permit criteria. Section 25-5-145 of the Land Development Code states: “The Commission shall determine whether the proposed development or use of a conditional use site plan complies with the …
SUBDIVISION REVIEW SHEET LOT(S): 101 DISTRICT: 2 COUNTY: Travis P.C. DATE: June 8, 2021 JURISDICTION: Limited Purpose AGENT: Carlson, Brigance, and Doering,Inc (Brett Pasquarella) CASE NO.: C8J-2019-0141.1A SUBDIVISION NAME: Skyline 2-D Phase 1 Final Plat AREA: 22.66 acres OWNER/APPLICANT: Carma Easton, LLC (AJ Zorn) ADDRESS OF SUBDIVISION: 8321 Thaxton Road GRIDS: J/K12 WATERSHED: Marble/Cottonmouth Creek EXISTING ZONING: Planned Unit Development (PUD) MUD PLAN: Pilot Knob MUD PROPOSED LAND USE: Residential- Single Family; park/greenbelt/access/utility/drainage easement lots, and public ROW VARIANCES: None SIDEWALKS: Sidewalks will be provided along all internal streets and the boundary street. DEPARTMENT COMMENTS: The request is for the approval of Skyline 2-D Phase 1 final plat. This plat is out of an approved Preliminary Plan. The plat is comprised of 101 lots on 22.66 acres, proposing 97 residential lots, 2 park lots, 1 greenbelt(WQ/DE) lot and 1 lot for public access/utility/drainage easement, and approximately 3,881 linear feet of right-of-way/streets. Sidewalks are proposed on all streets. Parkland will be in compliance with the PUD requirements. 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 LDC 30-2-84. The conditions include remove or update notes and a lot name, update street names, define easements or provide by separate instrument, update engineer’s report, provide a PUD lot table, continue the sidewalk along one lot, and provide information with the submittal of the construction plans (tree mitigation and control of the 2 year storm). Fiscal surety will be required to be posted within 90 days. 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: Staff recommends approval of the plat, subject to the conditions listed in the comment report dated June 3, 2021, and attached as Exhibit C. 1 of 8B-26 CASE MANAGER: Sue Welch, Travis County - Single Office PHONE: 512-854-7637 Email address: Sue.Welch@traviscountytx.gov ATTACHMENTS Exhibit A: Vicinity map Exhibit B: Proposed plat Exhibit C: Comment report dated June 3, 2021 2 of 8B-26 CITY OF AUSTIN – TRAVIS COUNTY – SINGLE SUBDIVISION OFFICE SUBDIVISION APPLICATION – MASTER COMMENT REPORT UPDATE: U0 PHONE #: 512-854-7637 C8J-2019-0141.1A 00 Sue Welch Skyline …
Meeting of the Planning Commission June 8, 2021 Planning Commission to be held June 8, 2021 with Social Distancing Modifications Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers, including applicants and representatives, must register in advance (Day before the scheduled meeting, June 7, 2021 by noon). To speak remotely at the June 8, 2021 Planning Commission Meeting, residents must: Preferably email the board liaison at andrew.rivera@austintexas.gov or call 512-974-6508 the day before the meeting. The following information is required: 1. The speaker name. 2. Item number(s) they wish to speak on. 3. Whether they are for/against/neutral. 4. Mailing address. 5. Telephone number. Must be the number that will be used to call-in. Failure to provide the required information by noon June 7, 2021 shall render a request null and void. A registered speaker may not sign up another speaker. Previous registration on an item does not automatically roll over. •Once a request to register to speak has been called in or emailed to the board liaison, residents will receive either an email or phone call with additional information regarding the call in process. •Handouts or other information must be emailed to andrew.rivera@austintexas.gov by 1:00 PM Tuesday, June 8, 2021 This information will be provided to Commission members in advance of the meeting. •Residents may watch the meeting here: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Postponement requests must be submitted to the case manager and Andrew Rivera by 5PM Monday, June 7, 2021 Reunión de la Comisión de Planificación Fecha 8 de junio de 2021 La Comisión de Planificación se reunirá el 8 de junio de 2021 con modificaciones de distanciamiento social. Se permitirán comentarios públicos por teléfono; no se permitirá ninguna entrada en persona. Llame o envíe un correo electrónico al enlace de la junta en 512-974-6508 andrew.rivera@austintexas.gov a más tardar al mediodía (el día antes de la reunion, 7 de junio de 2021). 1. El nombre del orador. 2. Número (s) de artículo sobre el que desean hablar. 3. Si están a favor / en contra / neutrales. 4. Dirección postal. 5. Número de teléfono. Debe ser el número que se utilizará para llamar a la persona que desea hablar. Si la información solicitada no se envía antes del mediodía del 7 de junio de , la solicitud será nula y sin efecto. Un orador registrado no puede registrar a otro orador. El registro anterior de un …
Commissioners, In the public hearing I presented issues with traffic associated with the proposed project at 7113 Burnet. In this piece I want to look closely at the utility of the shared access negotiated for using the parking lot of the shopping center just north. It is proposed, because direct Burnet Rd access is blocked by the left turn lane of the Greenlawn traffic signal. The parking lot has the traffic signal at Greenlawn and Burnet to access Burnet Rd travel. Here is what the traffic layout looks like. You can see that the turn lane obstructs southbound access. This same issue was considered in the Burnet Road Corridor Study The route would seem to solve an access issue the project otherwise encounters. Closer examination shows that it is inadequate. The route was informal at the time, and was lightly used by the Dallas Nightclub; their traffic was at times when Burnet Rd traffic was minimal, and the left turn lane could be ignored. The proposed project will generate trips and traffic is more conflicted times, so the turn lane obstruction is a real issue. The bar traffic was 2 trips per vehicle, enter and exit. Residences generate about 5 trips per day per vehicle. And, the vehicle count will be comparable. The population presented as residents will generate trips that are part of the morning and evening rush, and during mid-day as well. Traffic will not be studied by City Staff until Site Plan Review. That review must consider how Burnet access is provided. The vehicle types, and placement of building portals are controlling issues. Just from customary vehicle use, the shared route through the parking lot will be inadequate. As I said in my presentation, such a route is not in any traffic engineer’s handbook. Here are specific issues. First notice the difference in elevation of the two parking lots. And, that the ramp slopes at about 12% to 16% grade to match the elevations. And, the ramp is constrained on the top side by buildings and customer parking. This forces ramp use to start and end with a turn. For trucks, this is an ‘S’ turn: cab turns in, cab goes to exit while truck tail is still hasn’t entered, cab must start turn to avoid parking and building, truck tail enters ramp and immediately begins turn to exit. As seen here, the route through the parking …
From: To: Cc: Subject: Date: Victoria Graham, Mark Rivera, Andrew; Ron Thrower 1901 N Lamar - Mirabeau Rezoning / C14-2021-0010 - SET FOR PC on 6/8 Thursday, June 3, 2021 10:40:05 AM *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** Mark and Andrew – I am requesting that this case be postponed from the June 8th PC hearing to the June 22nd PC hearing in order to allow greater time to allow final conversations with the Neighborhoods and in hopes of making progress with each group towards private RC agreements. Please confirm receipt of this request. Thank you, Victoria Haase Thrower Design www.throwerdesign.com 510 South Congress Avenue, Suite 207 Mail: P.O. Box 41957 Austin, Texas 78704 512-998-5900 Cell 512-476-4456 Office CAUTION: This email was received at the City of Austin, from an EXTERNAL source. Please use caution when clicking links or opening attachments. If you believe this to be a malicious and/or phishing email, please forward this email to cybersecurity@austintexas.gov.
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET CASES: C14-2021-0045 – Moore’s Crossing Farmhouse, Tract 1 DISTRICT: 2 C14-2021-0046 – Moore’s Crossing Farmhouse, Tract 2 ZONING FROM: SF-4A ADDRESSES: 7404-1/2 Mc Angus Road (Tract 1); SITE AREA: 7.730 acres (Tract 1); 8.27 acres (Tract 2) PROPERTY OWNER: SR Development, Inc. 7508-1/2 Mc Angus Road (Tract 2) TOTAL: 16 acres ZONING TO: MF-4 (Bill Gurasich) AGENT: Alice Glasco Consulting (Alice Glasco) CASE MANAGER: Wendy Rhoades (512-974-7719, wendy.rhoades@austintexas.gov) STAFF RECOMMENDATION: The Staff recommendation is to grant multi-family residence – moderate-high density (MF-4) district zoning. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: June 8, 2021: CITY COUNCIL ACTION: To be scheduled for July 29, 2021: ORDINANCE NUMBER: ISSUES: None at this time. CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: The subject two unplatted properties are undeveloped and have access to unbuilt Ross Road right-of-way and access to Mc Angus Road, and single family residence – small lot (SF-4A) district zoning. There is a service station, food sales, personal services, restaurant, retail sales, and alternative financial services within a commercial center at the intersection of Elroy Road and Ross Road to the north (GR), undeveloped land and the Circuit of the Americas facility across Mc Angus Road to the east and south (County; PUD), and undeveloped land, single family residences, Dry Creek East and parkland dedicated by the Moore’s Crossing MUD to the City, an undeveloped tract with a site plan under review for 240 apartments, and additional undeveloped land proposed for MF-4 zoning by City File C14-2021-0047 across the Ross Road right-of-way to the west (GR; SF-2, P; MF-3). Dry B-71 of 15 Creek East and City parkland separates the subject two rezoning cases (P). Both tracts are entirely within the Airport’s Controlled Compatible Land Use Area which does not restrict residential use. Please refer to Exhibits A (Zoning Map) and A-1 (Aerial View). The Applicant proposes to rezone the property to the multifamily residence – moderate-high density (MF-4) for the construction of 230 units on Tract 1 and 240 units on Tract 2. The Applicant’s intent is to extend Ross Road to both Tracts, and utilize the MF-4 development standards to maximize the number of units that can be built (up to 54 units per acre which can be achieved through a reduced minimum site area for each dwelling unit and a 60 foot height limit). BASIS OF RECOMMENDATION: 1. The proposed zoning should be consistent with the purpose statement of the …
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET CASES: C14-2021-0045 – Moore’s Crossing Farmhouse, Tract 1 DISTRICT: 2 C14-2021-0046 – Moore’s Crossing Farmhouse, Tract 2 ZONING FROM: SF-4A ADDRESSES: 7404-1/2 Mc Angus Road (Tract 1); SITE AREA: 7.730 acres (Tract 1); 8.27 acres (Tract 2) PROPERTY OWNER: SR Development, Inc. 7508-1/2 Mc Angus Road (Tract 2) TOTAL: 16 acres ZONING TO: MF-4 (Bill Gurasich) AGENT: Alice Glasco Consulting (Alice Glasco) CASE MANAGER: Wendy Rhoades (512-974-7719, wendy.rhoades@austintexas.gov) STAFF RECOMMENDATION: The Staff recommendation is to grant multi-family residence – moderate-high density (MF-4) district zoning. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: June 8, 2021: CITY COUNCIL ACTION: To be scheduled for July 29, 2021: ORDINANCE NUMBER: ISSUES: None at this time. CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: The subject two unplatted properties are undeveloped and have access to unbuilt Ross Road right-of-way and access to Mc Angus Road, and single family residence – small lot (SF-4A) district zoning. There is a service station, food sales, personal services, restaurant, retail sales, and alternative financial services within a commercial center at the intersection of Elroy Road and Ross Road to the north (GR), undeveloped land and the Circuit of the Americas facility across Mc Angus Road to the east and south (County; PUD), and undeveloped land, single family residences, Dry Creek East and parkland dedicated by the Moore’s Crossing MUD to the City, an undeveloped tract with a site plan under review for 240 apartments, and additional undeveloped land proposed for MF-4 zoning by City File C14-2021-0047 across the Ross Road right-of-way to the west (GR; SF-2, P; MF-3). Dry 1 of 15B-8 C14-2021-0045 and C14-2021-0046 Page 2 Creek East and City parkland separates the subject two rezoning cases (P). Both tracts are entirely within the Airport’s Controlled Compatible Land Use Area which does not restrict residential use. Please refer to Exhibits A (Zoning Map) and A-1 (Aerial View). The Applicant proposes to rezone the property to the multifamily residence – moderate-high density (MF-4) for the construction of 230 units on Tract 1 and 240 units on Tract 2. The Applicant’s intent is to extend Ross Road to both Tracts, and utilize the MF-4 development standards to maximize the number of units that can be built (up to 54 units per acre which can be achieved through a reduced minimum site area for each dwelling unit and a 60 foot height limit). BASIS OF RECOMMENDATION: 1. The proposed zoning should be consistent with …
MEMORANDUM ************************************************************************ TO: Todd Shaw, Chair Planning Commission Members FROM: Wendy Rhoades, Principal Planner Housing and Planning Department DATE: RE: June 2, 2021 C14-2021-0047 – Moore’s Crossing Farmhouse, Tract 3 Request for Postponement by Staff ************************************************************************ Staff requests a postponement of the above-referenced rezoning case to June 22, 2021. A postponement will allow time for Staff to meet with the Applicant and discuss land use issues related to the property’s location. The Applicant does not object to the Staff’s request for postponement. Attachment: Map of Property B-91 of 2 ( ( ( R A D N ( SF-2 N A IW ( ( ( ( ( ( ( ( SF-2 ( ( ( 86-155 ( T R S E L B E H C S ( ( ( ( ( ( ( SF-2 ( ( ( ( ( ( ( ( ( ( ( ( M O R NIN G VIE W CT ( ( ( ( ( ( A R R O W ( ( M O U N ( ( SF-2 ( D P A S S ( ( ( ( M O R ( N I N ( ( ( ( G V I E ( ( W D R ( ( ( ( ( ( O U N D CV ( ( ( ( ( ( ( ( ( ( ( ( ( ( ( ( ( SF-2 ( ( AR ( ( M W R O ( ( ( ( ( ( ( ( ( ( ( ( ( ( ( SF-2 ( ( ( ( ( C7L-98-003 ( ( ( I-SF-2 ( ( ( SF-2 ( W A R D ( ( M A N D R ( ( ( V A C D N A I-RR AT P E R G L R A T D N A K P C A L B N U R A D N A P E T I H W 98-0054 SF-2 85-155 P C12M-2016-0006 SF-2 C14-2015-0154 GR-CO APPERSON ST ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! GR ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! 98-0054 ! ! SF-4A C14-2014-0182 ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! MF-3 C14-2019-0057 RR ! ! …
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION (CDC) April 13, 2021 – 5:30pm - 9:30pm DRAFT MINUTES CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Amit Motwani, Chair Public Sector Appointee Karen Paup, Vice Chair Private Sector Appointee Bertha Delgado East Austin Joe Deshotel Public Sector Appointee Fisayo Fadelu Public Sector Appointee Kendra Garrett St. John’s Tandera Louie North Austin Alberto Mejia Dove Springs Shavone Otero Private Sector Appointee Julia Woods South Austin Raymond Young Public Sector Appointee Heidi Sloan Public Sector Appointee VACANT Rosewood-Zaragosa/Blackland Madra Mays Montopolis Michael Tolliver Colony Park Please visit https://austintexas.gov/cdc for more information about the Community Development Commission. Members in Attendance: Amit Motwani, Chair Karen Paup, Vice Chair Bertha Delgado Fisayo Fadelu Kendra Garrett Alberto Mejia Shavone Otero Heidi Sloan Julia Woods CALL TO ORDER: Members Absent: Joe Deshotel Tandera Louie Madra Mays Michael Tolliver Raymond Young Staff in Attendance Rebecca Giello Erica Leak Katie Horstman Travis Perlman Rick Holloway Sam Tedford Jesse Gutierrez Lisa Rodriguez Chair Motwani called the meeting to order at 5:55pm with eight members present. Commissioner Paup joined the meeting at 6:06pm. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 10 speakers signed up by noon the day 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. Speakers signed up to address specific items on the agenda may also be called upon to speak at this time. No speakers registered to speak. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Discussion and possible action on the March 9, 2021, Community Development Commission meeting minutes. On Commissioner Mejia’s motion, Commissioner Otero’s second, the March 9, 2021, minutes were approved with a correction on the spelling of Commissioner Motwani’s name. The minutes were approved unanimously, with Commissioner Garrett abstaining. 2. COMMUNITY SERVICES BLOCK GRANT (CSBG) Briefing and discussion on the Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) (Angel Zambrano, Manager, Neighborhood Services Unit, Austin Public Health) Angel Zambrano presented. 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 by calling 512-974-1606 at least 2 days prior to the meeting date. TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Community Development Commission, please contact Jesse Gutierriez at 512-974-1606. CDC Commissioners may contact CTM for email/technology …
Community Services Block Grant Programmatic/Financial Report June 8, 2021 The Community Services Block Grant funds the delivery of services to low income Texas residents in all 254 counties. These funds support a variety of direct services in addition to helping maintain the core administrative elements of community action agencies. For the City of Austin, the grant provides funding for the delivery of basic needs, case management, preventive health and employment support services through the City’s six (6) Neighborhood Centers and the three (3) Outreach Sites. Basic Needs (food, clothing, information and referral, notary services, transportation, car safety education and car seats, tax preparation, Blue Santa applications, fans, Thanksgiving food baskets and other seasonal activities); Preventive Health (screenings for blood pressure, blood sugar including a1C, and cholesterol; pregnancy testing; health promotion presentations, coordination and participation in health fairs, immunizations, coordination of wellness activities, linkages to medical home providers and diabetes case management); Case Management (individual/family support counseling, advocacy, self-sufficiency case management, crisis intervention, linkages with employers, educational opportunities and training, and working with individuals on quality of life issues); Employment Support (intake, assessment and goal setting, job readiness training, job placement assistance, and job retention services) Expenditures Categories 2021 Contract Budget Personnel Fringe Benefits Other Total $704,239.27 $387,277.37 $10,589.36 $1,102,106 Cumulative Expenditures as of 4/30/21 $185,886.43 $84,930.38 $0 $270,816.81 % of Total 26.4% 22% 0% 25% 1 SRV 3O 4 4E 4E 5 5B 5D 4C 4C 4I 5A 5JJ 7A 7B 7D 7N Austin Public Health Report on PY21 Community Action Plan Transition Out of Poverty Goal Goal Achieved TOP Individuals who transitioned out of poverty 43 0 Success Rate% 0% MISSION: To prevent disease, promote health, and protect the well-being of our community. TOP 5 NEEDS: Housing; Health; Employment; Basic Needs; Education Report Date April 2021 FNPI Outcome Description Target #Enrolled #Achieved Success Rate % Households who avoided eviction (CARES ACT) 1200 1013 1013 100% #Enrolled #Achieved Success Rate % Housing Households who avoided eviction Health and Social/Behavioral Development Individuals who demonstrated improved physical health and well being Individuals who improved skills related to the adult role of parents/caregivers Service Description Number Served 50 50 0 19 1013 69 6,476 38 892 2 160 0 19 Tax Preparation Programs Rent Payments Rent Payments (Cares Act) Utility Payments Immunizations Food Distribution Case Management Eligibility Determinations Transportation Emergency Clothing 3A.1 Total number of volunteer hours donated to …
CSBG Needs Assessment Findings Presentation to the City of Austin Community Development Commission June 8th, 2021 Presentation Overview Introduction & Overview: Process during COVID-19 Community Engagement Activities Top Five Needs Gaps in Services & Barriers Discussion/Questions TDHCA Community Needs Assessment (CNA) Standards • Conducted every 3 years • Process includes: • Collecting current poverty data and its prevalence related to gender, age, and race/ethnicity • Collecting and analyzing qualitative and quantitative data in service areas • Determining key findings on the causes and conditions of poverty and the needs • Upon completion: • Governing board formally accepts the assessment • Results inform an outcome-based and anti-poverty focused Community Action Plan • Customer satisfaction data and input is considered in the strategic planning process Needs Assessment Timeline 1. Work Plan Development 2. 3. Collect Quantitative Data Collect Qualitative Data 4. Analyze Data • Include key findings on the causes and conditions of poverty and the needs • Rank top 5 community needs 5. Develop Report • Report due to TDHCA by July 1, 2021 Report Overview 1. 2. 4. 5. Executive Summary/CNA Needs Ranking Overview CNA Process & Methodology 3. Overview of the Causes & Conditions of Poverty Travis County Overview Community Strengths & Assets/Community Resources 6. Gaps in Services & Barriers 7. Top Needs & Trends in Travis County by Domain 8. APH Neighborhood Centers Overview 9. Appendices (surveys/interview tool & results; bibliography) Conducting a CNA During COVID-19 Opportunities • Determining baseline needs created by COVID-19 • Identifying conditions that contribute to the community’s ability to respond to the crisis Challenges & Limitations • Effects on data collection methods • Effects on response and response rates • Effects on data analysis and prioritization • Lagging data Qualitative Data Collection • Key Informant Interviews - CDC members (5) • Client Survey (99 responses) • Resident Survey (61 responses) • Service Provider Survey (40 responses) Outreach: shared via local social media platforms, community distribution lists, and e-newsletters. Key Themes from Stakeholder Outreach • Major gap between access to information about what services and programs are available and the utilization of said programs and services by the residents who need them. • • There is a major need to streamline, simplify, and educate on the way city programs work and how to access them. Suggested focus on grassroots and community organizing and information sharing because the shift to digital and virtual means of …
2021 Travis County Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) Needs Assessment DRAFT 6/3/21 Table of Contents Executive Summary ................................................................................................................................................................ 2 Community Needs Assessment Results Overview ..................................................................................................... 3 Introduction ............................................................................................................................................................................... 4 Community Needs Assessment Process Overview & Methodology ................................................................... 6 Overview of the Causes & Conditions of Poverty ....................................................................................................... 9 Travis County Overview ..................................................................................................................................................... 11 Community Strengths and Assets ................................................................................................................................... 24 Inventory of Travis County Community Resources ................................................................................................ 29 Gaps in Services and Barriers ........................................................................................................................................... 34 Top Needs & Trends in Travis County by Domain ................................................................................................... 35 Housing ................................................................................................................................................................................. 35 Emergency Assistance (Basic Needs) ....................................................................................................................... 43 Health and Wellness ........................................................................................................................................................ 48 Employment ........................................................................................................................................................................ 51 Education ............................................................................................................................................................................. 56 Childcare Assistance ........................................................................................................................................................ 60 Austin Public Health’s Neighborhood Centers (Travis County Community Action Agency) ................. 62 Conclusion ................................................................................................................................................................................ 65 APPENDICES ............................................................................................................................................................................ 66 Appendix 1: Survey Tools .................................................................................................................................................. 66 Appendix 2: Survey Results ............................................................................................................................................... 69 Appendix 3: Interview Tool ............................................................................................................................................... 88 Appendix 4: Interview Results ......................................................................................................................................... 89 Appendix 5: Bibliography .................................................................................................................................................. 91 2021 CSBG Community Needs Assessment – DRAFT (DO NOT DISTRIBUTE) 1 Executive Summary Background This Community Needs Assessment was conducted between March and June 2021 by Woollard Nichols & Associates (WNA) on behalf of Austin Public Health. The assessment was completed in conjunction with Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) requirements and as a resource to develop a Community Action Plan for the Neighborhood Services Division of Austin Public Health. The purpose of this assessment was to ascertain critical needs in Travis County as identified by Travis County residents, community stakeholders, and service providers and neighborhood center clients to enable Austin Public Health to adapt programs and services to best meet the community’s needs. Methodology WNA collected data from community members through surveys and key informant interviews. Secondary data sources from various local agencies were also included to draw comparisons between the results of the data collected for the needs assessment and existing data about Travis County. Three surveys were administered to collect data from individuals invested in the community. These individuals included: 1) clients receiving services from the Austin Public Health Neighborhood Centers, 2) community residents, and 3) representatives of community agencies providing social services. In addition, key informant interviews were conducted with members of the Austin Community Development Commission that represent geographic areas of Austin/Travis County with high poverty rates. Summary of Findings The top five community needs: 1) Housing 2) Emergency Assistance (Basic Needs) 3) Health & Wellness 4) Employment 5) Education …
Draft Fiscal Year 21-22 Action Plan Presentation for the Community Development Commission June 8, 2021 Agenda Federal Reporting Process Fiscal Year 2021-22 Program Funding Community Needs Assessment Summary Public Comment Schedule Feedback Federal Funding & Processes U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Consolidated Plan (5-Year) Allocates federal resources to housing and community development Action Plan (1-Year) Summarizes actions, activities and federal/non- federal resources in the Consolidated Plan Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) (1-Year) End-of-year report on progress toward consolidated plan *You Are Here: The proposed Fiscal Year 21-22 Action Plan presents Year 3of the 5-Year Consolidated Plan 4 Fiscal Year 21-22 Action Plan & HUD Formula Grants Year 3 of 5-Year reporting period Serves as application for funding from four entitlement grants Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Goal: Provide decent housing and a suitable living environment; expand economic opportunities for low-income people Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA) Goal: Benefit low-income persons living with HIV/AIDS and their families by providing supportive services and housing $7.8M $3.1M HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME) Goal: create affordable housing for low- income households Action Plan (1-Year) $2M $669,870 Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) Goal: Assist people to quickly regain stability in permanent housing after experiencing a housing crisis and/or homelessness 5 Fiscal Year 21-22 Federal Formula Grant Funding Source FY 2020-21 FY 2021-22 CDBG HOME ESG $ 7,854,692 $7,832,136 $ 3,178,207 $3,156,803 $ 682,911 $669,870 HOPWA $ 1,869,497 $2,099,125 Total $ 13,585,307 $13,757,934 Percent Change from FY 20 -0.29% -0.67% -1.91% 12.28% 1.27% 6 Summary of Needs Assessment Feedback Summary of Community Needs Assessment April 5 April 6 April 13 ECHO Membership Council African American Resource Advisory Commission Austin Home Repair Coalition April 14 April 14 April 15 Early Childhood Council Commission on Seniors Downtown Austin Community Court Clinician Staff April 16 April 17 April 21 Housing Authority of the City of Austin Leadership Team Equity Action Team Working Group ECHO Local Policy and Practice Committee April 13 April 22 Community Development Commission Austin City Council Renovate Rosewood Courts 3 Home Repairs & Infrastructure 9 Community First Village example for City Strategy 3 Support Formerly Incarcerated Individuals with Housing & Services 2 Affordable/Low- Income Housing 21 Services, Housing, or Temporary Shelter for Unhoused Peole 19 *Total responses = 57, including feedback received by means other than SpeakUp! Austin Survey. Public Comment Period May 6 to June 11, 2021 The …
Rosewood Courts Redevelopment Update CITY OF AUSTIN COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION June 8, 2021 Rosewood Courts: Now is the Time Video Double Click Box to Play Rosewood Courts Redevelopment TODAY • More than 80 years old • Cinderblock construction • No central air conditioning • Outdated heating and plumbing • No longer viable • NOW is the time to redevelop! - Who We Serve Rosewood Courts Redevelopment Before Redevelopment- 124 ● 105 Families with Dependents ● 95 Children ● 34 Elderly ● 78 Persons with Disabilities After Redevelopment- 184 Units ● 50% Family Units ● Increased number of families with children improving enrollment in neighborhood schools ● 10% Accessible Units Rosewood Courts Redevelopment SITE PL View 1: Close to Recreation Dr, view of Bldg B View 2: Hillside close to Recreation Dr, View of Bldg B & Bldg C Preservation Building D Preservation Building E Rosewood Courts Redevelopment PROTECTIONS, IMPROVEMENTS & CHO ● Protections provide current residents the first right to return ● Significant Improvements through the reconstruction & rehabilitation of the property, increased number of apartments ● Choices are made by residents during the process Resident Engagement: Amplifying Resident • Collect Meaningful Resident Feedback • Resident Feedback Directly Impacts Design • June 17th onsite Resident Engagement Event Broader Community Engagement • 3 Community Workshops (Virtual) • • 4/13 and 5/1 Final workshop is June 29th at 6:30pm • Centered on History of Rosewood Courts and Emancipation Park • Community Feedback • Participants from multiple zip codes Rosewood Courts Redevelopment PROJECT TIMELINE • Ongoing - Opportunities for Resident and Community Feedback • March 2021 – Round 1 Resident Voting • April 2021 – Updated Interior Design • • • June 17, 2021 – onsite Resident Community Engagement Event June 29,2021- Community Workshop #3 June 2021- Select Relocation Consultant • Fall 2021 – Playground design events with Rosewood youth • Spring-Summer 2022 – Resident relocation Rosewood Courts Redevelopment STAY INFORMED For more information, visit hacanet.org/rosewoodcourts QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
Southwest Housing Compliance Corporation Who We Are • Southwest Housing Compliance Corporation (SHCC) is a non-profit, wholly owned subsidiary of the Housing Authority of the City of Austin (HACA) and shares the same board and executive oversight. • SHCC was formed in 2000 to serve as the Contract Administrator for the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for the State of Texas. In 2004, HUD awarded SHCC Contract Administration services for the State of Arkansas. • Presently we consist of 50 employees, all operating out of our Austin offices or work from home environment. Who We Serve • The SHCC portfolio consists largely of privately owned, Project-Based Section 8 multifamily housing. These properties are not Public Housing nor Housing Choice Voucher (HCV). In Project-Based Section 8 housing, the subsidy is tied to the property, not the resident. • The two-state SHCC portfolio consists of over 800 properties, approximately 60,000 units and 136,000 residents. • In Austin, SHCC serves 19 properties: 2,001 units and 5,213 residents. Property Name Contract Expiration Date Address ZIP Section 8 Unit Count Last MOR Date Last MOR Overall Rating Marshall Apartments 7/31/2031 1157 Salina St. & 1401 E. 12th St. 100 of 100 6/14/2019 Satisfactory 12/31/2021 9920 Quail Blvd. 142 of 142 6/25/2019 Satisfactory 1/31/2034 1137 Gunter Street 130 of 140 6/26/2019 Above Average Eberthart Place Elm Ridge Apartments 5/31/2035 808 Eberhart Lane 7/31/2030 1161 Harvey Street Fairway Village/ Riverside Townhomes 8/31/2038 6118 Fairway Drive French Embassy Apartments aka Quail Park Apartments Mason Manor aka Lupine Terrace Apartments Mount Carmel Village North Plaza Apartments 9/30/2025 2504 New York Drive 12/31/2039 9125 North Plaza Oak Creek Village Apartments 5/31/2034 2324 Wilson Street Pleasant Hill aka Pleasant Valley 1/31/2027 2501 Anken Drive Rebekah Baines Johnson 3/31/2040 21 Waller Street Santa Maria Village 8/31/2038 8071 North Lamar Blvd. Springdale Gardens Apartments 9/30/2031 3701 Oak Springs Drive St. George's Sr. Housing, Inc. 7/31/2024 1443 Coronado Hills Drive The Heights on Congress 7/31/2037 2707 South Congress 37 of 38 130 of 130 128 of 128 1/24/2020 Above Average 7/11/2019 Satisfactory 7/9/2019 Satisfactory 99 of 100 62 of 62 170 of 170 100 of 100 137 of 250 74 of 176 97 of 100 60 of 60 34 of 172 5/23/2019 Above Average 3/6/2020 Satisfactory 12/16/2019 Satisfactory 9/20/2019 Satisfactory 7/10/2019 Satisfactory 12/9/2019 Satisfactory 8/20/2019 Unsatisfactory 9/27/2019 Satisfactory 12/13/2019 Above Average 78745 78702 78741 78758 78702 78721 78702 78753 78704 78741 …
AUSTIN CODE DEPARTMENT Community Development Commission Presentation June 8, 2021 Impact of Winter Storm Uri On February 15, 2021, the City Manager announced that the City of Austin would suspend normal operations due to the hazardous weather conditions. The Austin Code Department (ACD) temporarily halted its business operations, including routine code inspections, from February 16 through February 19, 2021. ACD mobilized an initial emergency response team of field personnel to remain on standby, ready to address any urgent complaints reported to Austin 3-1-1 during this timeframe that would require immediate attention. Procedural Outlines • • • • Responded to Priority 2 (non-imminent/dangerous conditions) and COVID-19 cases as the top priorities. Responded and inspected properties in accordance with the department’s ACD-103 Case Management Standards policy. For tenant-occupied properties, tenants were advised to reach out to their landlord to request a service repair order. Inspections were prioritized for properties in the City’s Repeat Offender Program (ROP) to quickly assess living conditions and protect Austin’s vulnerable tenant populations. Data Data Maps Council Districts Response to Unsafe Housing Complaints • Resumed inspections on a priority basis to maintain a consistent response and in consideration of the challenges faced by homeowners and property managers in correcting the problems. Increased request of response from the affected property owners and landlords to include: • • An Action Plan for repairs within 48 hours. • Action Plans were to include repair plans, alternative accommodations for the tenants, and any resources that would be provided to tenants such as food, vouchers, or water. • Non cooperative Managers/property owners will receive a notice of Violation upon confirmation of the violations • All cases will be expedited through the legal process if no actions are taken Initiated Virtual Inspections as part of the policy and procedures as an • option for tenants IT working on a public dashboard to include status updates • Response to ROP Unsafe Housing Complaints • • Repeat Offender Properties are reviewed for Eligibility of the suspension every 30 days this review consists of the deficiency status and compliance timeline Improvements to the 2 5 2 query criteria to improve the criteria of property qualification for the program • Included a formal review of those properties on a quarterly basis. • Notification of periodic inspections on ROP is communicated to the • occupants of the properties through the ACD website. Increased request of response from the affected …
Winter Storm Uri Relief Update Community Development Commission June 8, 2021 Housing and Planning Department • The Department has allocated approximately $32.4 million in tenant stabilization programs for the current fiscal year, primarily for persons impacted by COVID-19. • Persons impacted by Winter Storm Uri are eligible to apply for these funds, however, eligibility must be based on demonstrated financial impact by COVID-19 and not Winter Storm Uri Content Relief Funds and Access Eligibility Requirements Required Documentation Community Partners Timeline for Distribution Demographics Ongoing Challenges to Solve Relief Funds and Access $1,000,000 in funding from the Housing and Planning Department • Available to low and moderate income households • Distributed through El Buen Samaritano and other non-profits • Available in pre-paid credit and debit card format Eligibility Requirements • Households must reside in Austin/Travis County (full jurisdiction) • Currently renting a housing unit or has a mobile home, homeland lease Income • Must have lease documentation (in their name) • Household income below 80% of Austin Area Median Family • Have experienced a significant short-term housing need related to the impacts of Winter Storm Uri • greater than 5 days • lack of water, gas, or electricity Eligibility Requirements (continued) Households must meet one of the following: • Experienced or continues to experience significant damage to housing unit (primarily water damage, but it could be other related damage) • Are ineligible for other forms of significant governmental relief OR are receiving such relief in a limited or delayed manner that does not meet their needs • Reside in a property with a history of known code violations related to housing and safety Required Documentation 1. Proof of Identification Any form of ID with photo and name school ID • any government issued ID or passport • • organization ID • public assistance card 2. Income Eligibility Determination/Documentation Paystub or other work-related documentation tax documentation • employer letter • • SNAP/SSI or Medicaid benefit card • self-certification form (60% below AMI) Required Documentation (cont.) 3. Copies of first page and signature page of lease documentation or other approved documentation between participant and landlord (sublease; documentation with proof of payment for residence) 4. Self-Certification of Winter Storm Uri related financial hardship – documented in El Buen’s Client Data Profile *Ensure that requests for documentation of eligibility may not impose an unnecessary burden on those applying for relief services or direct financial assistance …
City of Austin Planning Commission Continued Hearing on Rezoning Application 7113 Burnet Road, Item 2 - June 8, 2021 Comments by Janis Reinken Mr. Chairman and Members of the Commission, I am Janis Reinken, a resident of District 7 in Allandale; I serve on the Allandale Neighborhood Association Board. Today, I represent myself, and I urge you to vote NO on this MF-6 request, and adopt the recommendation of your Senior Planner for MF-4. CSW Cart has requested a zoning change for 7113 Burnet Road from Commercial use to MF-6-NP. The Senior Planner has recommended approval of MF-4-NP, which would grant authority for multifamily residential use with moderately high density, in conjunction with the Crestview neighborhood plan. The 60-foot maximum height of a MF-4 structure matches the current Commercial zoning allowance of 60- foot height for this property. Here’s why I concur with the Senior Planner’s recommendation of MF-4-NP. The Burnet Road area has several apartment complexes: The Marq; 6444 Burnet Road; many apartments and condos on Northcross Drive and Foster Lane west of Burnet; and a large complex under construction on Anderson Lane west of Wal-Mart. And just so you know, the price of a 1/1 at the Marq is going for over $1600/mo; a 2/2 costs more than $2200/mo. There is also a huge apartment complex east of Burnet on Koenig, The Pearl. Your decision will have broader impact than just the future development of this particular tract. With MF- 6 upzoning, this has the potential of setting in motion irreversible, adverse effects on three neighborhoods: Crestview, Allandale, and Brentwood. It seems that there is a push in the development community to upzone not just this property to MF-6, but other properties along Burnet Road between Koenig Lane and Anderson Lane. This would be the first domino. The height (whether 75 feet or up to 90 feet) would overshadow residential properties and commercial properties. It would be overwhelming for small business owners and for homeowners. If the City seeks to build communities, this upzoning over and above staff recommendations will do the opposite. This stretch of Burnet Road is the “main street” for these neighborhoods – it is where we do commerce with drycleaners, restaurants, phone and watch repair shops, insurance, healthcare, retail merchants, and more. It is served by CapMetro bus lines and Burnet Road traffic flow is moderate, as you can see from photos I submitted …
Clark, Kate From: Sent: To: Subject: Larry Akers Saturday, June 5, 2021 11:15 AM Clark, Kate zoning case -- 2700 S. Lamar *** External Email ‐ Exercise Caution *** Commissioners: Thank you, Larry Akers 2311 Ridgeview Austin, Tx 78704 ‐‐ This email has been checked for viruses by AVG. https://www.avg.com Please recommend denying the re‐zoning of the properties in this application, as current zoning already supports adequate redevelopment. The Lamar corridor is already over‐burdened with traffic, with much more to come. There is no need to add to the misery. CAUTION: This email was received at the City of Austin, from an EXTERNAL source. Please use caution when clicking links or opening attachments. If you believe this to be a malicious and/or phishing email, please forward this email to cybersecurity@austintexas.gov. 1 alexis sheehy Monday, June 7, 2021 11:05 AM Clark, Kate 2700 S Lamar Clark, Kate From: Sent: To: Subject: Dear Ms Clark, *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** I am in favor of this rezoning request, but I would like to understand the transportation logistics. Specifically, will there be ingress/egress on Skyway Circle? If so, it would be great to get an ETA for the completion of the bike lane project (https://data.austintexas.gov/stories/s/Barton‐Skyway/9hcr‐2qhe/) on Barton Skyway, which would hopefully slow down and/or discourage additional traffic on this popular cut through alternative for S Lamar. Thanks, Alexis Sheehy 2901 Westhill Dr CAUTION: This email was received at the City of Austin, from an EXTERNAL source. Please use caution when clicking links or opening attachments. If you believe this to be a malicious and/or phishing email, please forward this email to cybersecurity@austintexas.gov. 1
