#CarverMuseumATX THE GEORGE WASHINGTON CARVER MUSEUM, CULTURAL & GENEALOGY CENTER Facility Expansion Plan Parks and Recreation Board - April 27th ‘21 1 PLANNING PROCESS We are here Initiation Planning Conception Adoption Implementation 1 2 3 4 5 Needs Assessment Small Group Discussions Preliminary Planning Concepts Draft Planning Report Community Meetings Boards, Commissions & City Council Presentations Final Facility Expansion Plan Submission 2 Community Meeting # 1 - 08/8/20March - July 2020May 2021 / TBDCommunity Meeting # 2 - 10/3/20Community Meeting # 3 - 11/21/20 A VIRTUAL ADVENTURE...! COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT & INPUT Community Meetings: x 3 Small Group Discussions: 8 Groups 77 Participants • Performing Artists • Carver Task Force • Civic Leaders • Visual Artists • COA African American Employees • Carver Museum Staff • Carver Ambassadors • African American Resource Advisory Commission Technical Advisory Group Meetings: x 3 3 A Critical Piece of the African American Community in Austin Texas Capitol 1 2 t h S t r e e t Carver Site 8 C h i c o n S t r e e t . 2 9 10 I-35 11th Street 4 3 5 R o s e w o o d Av e . Rosewood Courts Eastside ECHS 7 1 6 1. Texas State Cemetery 2. Rosewood Neighborhood Park 3. Charles E. Urdy Plaza 4. Historic Victory Grill 5. Six Square 6. Huston-Tillotson University 7. Oakwood Cemetery 8. James L.Farmer Jr. Home 9. Dedrick Hamilton House 10. African-American Cultural Heritage Facility 4 GOALS & PRINCIPLES 1. Recognize, respect and reflect the community’s history, culture and heritage. 2. As the heart of Black art and culture in Austin, the plan should advance the vision and mission of the Carver 3. Establish stronger outdoor amenities that connect with Museum. nature. 4. Strengthen the diverse and inter-generational experiences in and around the facility, while meeting present and future needs of the community and staff. 5. Create flexible spaces that could be used by everyone in the community. 5 KEY PLANNING THEMES Explores the multiplicity of meanings and relationship of the community with the Carver Looks at one’s perception and experience of the building and the complex as a whole –includes branding, wayfinding & accessibility Idea of the Carver Experience Program Indoor Spaces Elaborates upon the programs and events organized by the Carver and their spatial requirements Understanding the design and utilization of existing indoor spaces Understanding the relationship and …
PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD DIRECTOR’S REPORT DATE: April 2021 COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT EVENTS: Givens Aquatic Facility Renovation: On April 26 at 5:30pm, the Parks and Recreation Department (PARD) will host a virtual community meeting to reveal draft concepts. The ideas presented will be created from the community input received so far through input at Givens Swims in 2019, the first community meeting in January, and the community survey that followed. Community members will be asked to identify how well the draft design ideas connect with key values and align with feedback collected. The meeting will be conducted on Zoom, meeting registration. Project Webpage: http://austintexas.gov/givenspool. District 1 Colony Park Aquatic Facility: On April 28 at 5:30pm, PARD will host a virtual community meeting that will be shared over YouTube Live and Facebook Live to reveal draft concepts of the new aquatic facility. The ideas presented will be created from the community input received so far through input at the first community meeting in January and the community survey that followed. Community members will be asked to identify how well the draft design ideas connect with key values and align with feedback collected. Project Webpage: https://www.austintexas.gov/department/colony-park-aquatic-facility. District 1 Beverly S. Sheffield Northwest District Park Vision Plan: The first community-wide public meeting is scheduled on May 4 at noon and at 5:30pm where the project team will share what they have heard from the community so far and gather additional input. For Zoom registration visit: http://www.austintexas.gov/sheffieldNWpark. District 7 Oertli Neighborhood Park Concept Plan: The second virtual community meeting for Oertli Neighborhood Park will take place on May 19 at 5:30pm. During this meeting, the project team will share initial proposed concepts based on information received at the first meeting and the following survey. An online survey will be available on the project webpage after the meeting for the community to provide additional input. The meeting will be conducted on Zoom, meeting registration. Project Webpage: https://www.austintexas.gov/oertlipark. District 7 Highland Neighborhood Park In-Person Engagement and Survey: PARD’s community engagement team hosted its first in-person engagement event on Saturday, April 17 at Highland Neighborhood Park. Phase 2 Implementation of the park plan continues. At this event, PARD connected to more than 50 individuals, many of them kids who play in the park each week. We shared the proposed variations of the park improvements and received 36 paper surveys in English and Spanish, plus more completed on people’s …
Meeting of the Planning Commission April 27, 2021 Planning Commission to be held April 27, 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, April 26, 2021 by noon). To speak remotely at the April 27, 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 April 26, 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, April 27, 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, April 26, 2021 Reunión de la Comisión de Planificación Fecha 27 de abril de 2021 La Comisión de Planificación se reunirá el 27 de abril 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, 26 de abril 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 26 de abril de 2021, la solicitud será nula y sin efecto. Un orador registrado no puede registrar a otro orador. El registro anterior de un …
SUBDIVISION REVIEW SHEET CASE NO.: C8-2020-0021.0A COMMISSION DATE: April 27, 2021 SUBDIVISION NAME: Fort Branch Subdivision ADDRESS: 5016 E. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. APPLICANT: Robert Penta AGENT: Jerome Perales (Perales Land Development LLC) ZONING: SF-3-NP (single family residence) NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN: MLK-183 AREA: 2.9 acre (30,642 sf) LOTS: 6 COUNTY: Travis DISTRICT: 1 WATERSHED: Fort Branch JURISDICTION: Full Purpose VARIANCES: none DEPARTMENT COMMENTS: The request is for the approval of the Fort Branch Subdivision composed of 6 lots on 2.9 acres. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends disapproval of the plat for the reasons listed in the comment report dated April 22, 2021, and attached as Exhibit C. The plat does not comply with the criteria for approval in LDC 25-4-84(B) and staff recommends disapproval for the reasons listed in the attached comment report. An application that has been disapproved with reasons may be updated to address those reasons until the application expires. If the applicant submits an update to address the reasons for disapproval, that update will be presented to the Land Use Commission within fifteen days of submittal. CASE MANAGER: Cesar Zavala E-mail: cesar.zavala@austintexas.gov PHONE: 512-974-3404 ATTACHMENTS Exhibit A: Vicinity map Exhibit B: Proposed plat Exhibit C: Comment report dated February 6, 2020 B-091 of 12 Legend Street Labels Jurisdiction FULL PURPOSE LIMITED PURPOSE OTHER CITY LIMITS OTHER CITIES ETJ Jurisdiction FULL PURPOSE LIMITED PURPOSE EXTRATERRITORIAL JURISDICTION 2 MILE ETJ AGRICULTURAL AGREEMENT EXTRATERRITORIAL JURISDICTION 2 MILE ETJ AGRICULTURAL AGREEMENT OTHER CITY LIMITS OTHER CITIES ETJ 0.3 0 0.14 0.3 Miles NAD_1983_StatePlane_Texas_Central_FIPS_4203_Feet Date Printed: This product is for informational purposes and may not have been prepared for or be suitable for legal, engineering, or surveying purposes. It does not represent an on-the-ground survey. This product has been produced by the City of Austin for the sole purpose of geographic reference. No warranty is made by the City of Austin regarding specific accuracy or completeness. 1: 8,785 Notes SUBDIVISION NAME: Fort Branch Subdivision ADDRESS: 5016 E. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. B-092 of 12 NW NE W SCALE 1" = 60' E SW SE N S 60 0 120 BEARING BASIS: BEARINGS ARE GRID NORTH BASED ON THE TEXAS COORDINATE SYSTEM CENTRAL TEXAS ZONE (4203) NAD83 HARN HORIZONTAL CONTROL. LEGEND 1/2" ROD FOUND 1/2" ROD SET M MAG NAIL FOUND SSE WWE P.O.B. CALCULATED POINT SANITARY SEWER ESMT WATER/WASTEWATER ESMT POINT OF BEGINNING SIDEWALK FORT BRANCH CREEK SUBDIVISION 500 YR FLOOD PLAIN …
SUBDIVISION REVIEW SHEET CASE NO.: C8-2020-0021.0A COMMISSION DATE: April 27, 2021 SUBDIVISION NAME: Fort Branch Subdivision ADDRESS: 5016 E. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. APPLICANT: Robert Penta AGENT: Jerome Perales (Perales Land Development LLC) ZONING: SF-3-NP (single family residence) NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN: MLK-183 AREA: 2.9 acre (30,642 sf) LOTS: 6 COUNTY: Travis DISTRICT: 1 WATERSHED: Fort Branch JURISDICTION: Full Purpose VARIANCES: none DEPARTMENT COMMENTS: The request is for the approval of the Fort Branch Subdivision composed of 6 lots on 2.9 acres. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends disapproval of the plat for the reasons listed in the comment report dated April 22, 2021, and attached as Exhibit C. The plat does not comply with the criteria for approval in LDC 25-4-84(B) and staff recommends disapproval for the reasons listed in the attached comment report. An application that has been disapproved with reasons may be updated to address those reasons until the application expires. If the applicant submits an update to address the reasons for disapproval, that update will be presented to the Land Use Commission within fifteen days of submittal. CASE MANAGER: Cesar Zavala E-mail: cesar.zavala@austintexas.gov PHONE: 512-974-3404 ATTACHMENTS Exhibit A: Vicinity map Exhibit B: Proposed plat Exhibit C: Comment report dated February 6, 2020 B-101 of 12 Legend Street Labels Jurisdiction FULL PURPOSE LIMITED PURPOSE OTHER CITY LIMITS OTHER CITIES ETJ Jurisdiction FULL PURPOSE LIMITED PURPOSE EXTRATERRITORIAL JURISDICTION 2 MILE ETJ AGRICULTURAL AGREEMENT EXTRATERRITORIAL JURISDICTION 2 MILE ETJ AGRICULTURAL AGREEMENT OTHER CITY LIMITS OTHER CITIES ETJ 0.3 0 0.14 0.3 Miles NAD_1983_StatePlane_Texas_Central_FIPS_4203_Feet Date Printed: This product is for informational purposes and may not have been prepared for or be suitable for legal, engineering, or surveying purposes. It does not represent an on-the-ground survey. This product has been produced by the City of Austin for the sole purpose of geographic reference. No warranty is made by the City of Austin regarding specific accuracy or completeness. 1: 8,785 Notes SUBDIVISION NAME: Fort Branch Subdivision ADDRESS: 5016 E. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. B-102 of 12 NW NE W SCALE 1" = 60' E SW SE N S 60 0 120 BEARING BASIS: BEARINGS ARE GRID NORTH BASED ON THE TEXAS COORDINATE SYSTEM CENTRAL TEXAS ZONE (4203) NAD83 HARN HORIZONTAL CONTROL. LEGEND 1/2" ROD FOUND 1/2" ROD SET M MAG NAIL FOUND SSE WWE P.O.B. CALCULATED POINT SANITARY SEWER ESMT WATER/WASTEWATER ESMT POINT OF BEGINNING SIDEWALK FORT BRANCH CREEK SUBDIVISION 500 YR FLOOD PLAIN …
URBAN RENEWAL PLAN MODIFICATION # 12 Beginning in late 2018 the Urban Renewal Board of the City of Austin (URB) began working on updating the Urban Renewal Plan for the East 11th and12th Street Urban Renewal Area (URP) and associated Neighborhood Conservation Combining Districts (NCCDs). The purpose of their efforts was to update the URP and streamline the URP and NCCDs and to bring them into alignment. Attached is the proposed URP as recommended by the Urban Renewal Board at their January 19, 2021 and February 8, 2021 meetings. Major proposed changes include: • Replacing the existing definitions section which largely pertain to land uses with a Land Use section that mirrors the draft NCCDs. • Moving most of the existing “project controls” for 22 distinct areas in the URP to the NCCD documents to ensure that the site development standards are in one document. • Update the process to modify the URP to align with the rezoning process. • Reorganization of sections that are outdated and adding information about changes to the area since the URP’s adoption in 1999. The URP does adopt the subdistrict boundaries and site development standards of the East 11th and East 12th Street NCCD. For the East 11th Street NCCD, staff’s recommendation differs from the URB’s only outside of the boundaries of the URP. Therefore, staff suggests no changes to this recommendation. B-121 of 19 DRAFT Recommended by the Urban Renewal Board January 19, 2021 URBAN RENEWAL PLAN FOR THE EAST 11TH AND 12TH STREETS URBAN RENEWAL PLAN AREA B-122 of 19 TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. Boundary Description 2. History 2.1 Accomplishments 3. Vision, Purpose, Authority and Scope 4. Redevelopment Strategy 5. Applicability of NCCD Controls 6. Land Use 7. Relocation of Persons, Businesses (including individuals and families, business concerns, and others displaced by the project) 8. Duration and Modification Procedures of URP Appendices: Appendix A: East 11th and 12th Street Urban Renewal Plan; Amendments Appendix B: East 11th Street and East 12th Street Neighborhood Conservation Combining District (NCCDs); Amendments Abbreviations commonly used in the document: URP – Urban Renewal Plan URA-Urban Renewal Agency ARA – Austin Revitalization Authority Note: Some of the tables and figures from the original 1999 Urban Renewal Plan have been deleted or modified, as they were no longer accurate or relevant. The original plan is available at this website: http://www.austintexas.gov/department/urban-renewal-plan B-123 of 19 EAST 11 TH & 12TH STREETS …
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET CASE: C14-2021-0033 – East 11th Street Neighborhood Conservation Combining District (NCCD) Amendment (City Council-Initiated) DISTRICT: 1 ZONING FROM: Current East 11th Street NCCD development standards TO: Revised development regulations and land uses (no base zoning district changes) ADDRESS: IH-35 Northbound frontage road between East 12th Street and the northern alley of East 7th Street; East 11th Street from IH-35 to Navasota Street; Juniper Street between Branch Street and Navasota Street; Rosewood Avenue between Navasota Street and the eastern property line of 1314 Rosewood Avenue; and a segment of San Bernard Street SITE AREA: 28.15 acres PROPERTY OWNER: NA AGENT: City of Austin, Housing and Planning Department CASE MANAGER: Mark Walters (512-974-7695, mark.walters@austintexas.gov) STAFF RECOMMENDATION: The staff recommendation is to support the recommendations made by the Urban Renewal Board except for the creation of a new Subdistrict 4 and associated regulations for that subdistrict. For an overview of the recommended changes and specific recommendations see Exhibit C: Proposed Changes to The East 11th Street Neighborhood Conservation Combining District (NCCD) beginning on page 6. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: Pending CITY COUNCIL ACTION: May 20, 2021 ORDINANCE NUMBER: NA ISSUES: Staff has an alternative recommendation to the Urban Renewal Board’s regarding the creation of a new Subdistrict 4 and related subdistrict regulations. Due to the pandemic, the public’s participation in the development of these recommendations has been limited. Staff held a virtual public information meeting on April 20, 2021 to provide general information and to answer questions. 23 people attended. The questions and responses are attached in Exhibit D. B131 of 19 BASIS OF RECOMMENDATION: • The proposed amendments to the NCCD support the goals of the Urban Renewal Plan for the East 11th and12th Street Urban Renewal Area, “Champion sustainable revitalization reflecting diversity, achieving equity, and preserving East Austin’s cultural history.” • The segment of East 11th Street between IH-35 and Navasota Street is designated as an Imagine Austin Activity Corridor. “Corridors are also characterized by a variety of activities and types of buildings located along the roadway — shopping, restaurants and cafés, parks, schools, single-family houses, apartments, public buildings, houses of worship, mixed-use buildings, and offices.” The proposed changes to the NCCD will support East 11th Street’s evolution into a more complete Activity Corridor. • Allowing denser mixed use development along East 11th Street and denser residential development along Juniper Street supports the Austin Strategic Housing …
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET CASE: C14-2021-0037 – East 12th Street Neighborhood Conservation Combining District (NCCD) Amendment (City Council-Initiated) DISTRICT: 1 ZONING FROM: Current East 12h Street NCCD development standards and land uses TO: Revised development regulations and land uses (no base zoning district changes) ADDRESS: North side of East 12th Street between the IH-35 North frontage road and Poquito Street and the south side of East 12th Street between Branch Street and Poquito Street SITE AREA: 22.91 acres PROPERTY OWNER: NA AGENT: City of Austin, Housing and Planning Department CASE MANAGER: Mark Walters (512-974-7695, mark.walters@austintexas.gov) STAFF RECOMMENDATION: The staff recommendation is to support the recommendations made by the Urban Renewal Board For an overview of the recommended changes and specific recommendations see Exhibit C: Proposed Changes to The East 12th Street Neighborhood Conservation Combining District (NCCD) beginning on page 6. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: Pending CITY COUNCIL ACTION: May 20, 2021 ORDINANCE NUMBER: NA ISSUES: Due to the pandemic, the public’s participation in the development of these recommendations has been limited. Staff held a virtual public information meeting on April 20, 2021 to provide general information and to answer questions. 23 people attended. Their questions and comments are included in Exhibit D. B-141 of 12 BASIS OF RECOMMENDATION: • The proposed amendments to the NCCD support the goals of the Urban Renewal Plan for the East 11th and12th Street Urban Renewal Area, “Champion sustainable revitalization reflecting diversity, achieving equity, and preserving East Austin’s cultural history.” • The segment of East 12th Street between IH-35 and Poquito Street is designated as an Imagine Austin Activity Corridor. “Corridors are also characterized by a variety of activities and types of buildings located along the roadway — shopping, restaurants and cafés, parks, schools, single-family houses, apartments, public buildings, houses of worship, mixed-use buildings, and offices.” The proposed changes to the NCCD will support East 12th Street’s evolution into a more complete Activity Corridor. • Allowing denser mixed use development along East 12th Street and denser residential development supports the Austin Strategic Housing Blueprint’s goal of locating 75% of all new housing within ½ mile of an Activity Corridor. WATERSHED: Lady Bird Lake, Waller Creek – Urban SCENIC ROADWAY: No EXISTING ZONING AND LAND USES: Varied NEIGHBORHOOD PLANNING AREA: Central East Austin TIA: Is not required Blackshear Elementary School CAPITOL VIEW CORRIDOR: No SCHOOLS: Kealing Middle School COMMUNITY REGISTRY LIST: ID 1092 1528 1550 …
Versión en español a continuación. Joint Arts and Music Commission Meeting April 27, 2021 Arts Commission to be held April 27, 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 (April 26, 2021 by noon). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the Joint Arts and Music Commission Meeting, members of the public must: •Call or email the board liaison at 512-974-7854 or annemarie.mckaskle@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 annemarie.mckaskle@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 Joint Arts and Music Commission FECHA de la reunion (Abril 27, 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 (Abril 26, 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: junta en 512-974-9315 o • Llame o envíe un correo electrónico al enlace de annemarie.mckaskle@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 …
From: Daniel Llanes Sent: Tuesday, April 27, 2021 9:26 AM To: Meredith, Maureen <Maureen.Meredith@austintexas.gov> Cc: Chaffin, Heather <Heather.Chaffin@austintexas.gov>; Hudson Baird < >; John mistrot < King, Micah < >; Rivera, Andrew <Andrew.Rivera@austintexas.gov> Subject: Re: Objecting to NPA-2020-0016.04 Maureen and Heather, The G/JTNP sub-committee and the applicant have reached an agreement, but we need to have final approval from the Contact Team which can be done within the next 2 weeks. As a follow up to this previous email below, please accept this email as a formal request from the G/JTNP Contact Team for a postponement on case # NPA-2020-0016.04 in order to finalize the compromise. Please confirm receipt of this request and that you will include it in the file and convey this to the commissioners. Thank you for your assistance, Daniel Llanes, Chair G/JTNP Contact Team 512-431-9665
PAUL T. MORIN A PROFESSIONAL CORPORATION ATTORNEY AT LAW 911 Ranch Rd. 620, Ste. 204 AUSTIN, TEXAS 78734 Paul T. Morin: BOARD CERTIFIED – Civil Trial Law TELEPHONE (512) 499-8200 FAX (512) 499-8203 February 8, 2021 Mike McHone Applicant for Congress 4802, LLC via email: RE: 4802 S. Congress, SP-2019-0600C PARD Public Access Easement Liability analysis of a Public Access Easement on a 225 ft. long, 25 ft. wide Driveway/Fire Lane in a 125 unit condo project—The Wilder Dear Mr. McHone: In connection with your work for the land/project owner, Congress 4802, LLC, for The Wilder condominium project (new construction) located at 4802 S. Congress, Austin, Texas, you have asked for an analysis of the landowner’s liability arising from the use by the general public of a public access easement that the City of Austin Parks and Recreation Department is requiring the landowner to grant on this 125 unit condo project’s 225 ft. long, 25 ft. wide Driveway/Fire Lane in order to give the general public access to the Williamson Creek Greenbelt. It is my understanding that you will share this analysis with the City of Austin Planning Commission. It is my understanding that in your meeting with the Parks and Recreation Board on January 26, 2021, the Board (and/or staff and/or City legal staff), in response to your concerns about the public access easement creating liability for the landowner to the general public, mentioned that the Texas Recreational Use Statute would protect the landowner. Consequently, on behalf of the landowner, you have asked me for this analysis. The Texas Recreational Use Statute and the case law: Texas Civil Practice Remedies Code Chapter 75 discusses limitations on a landowner’s liability arising from a third party’s recreational use of the landowner’s property (the Texas Recreational Use Statute or “RUS”). Specific to this discussion, sections 75.002 and 75.003 pertain to the private, non-agricultural land that is used for recreational purposes. The RUS defines recreational activity broadly, including hunting, fishing, swimming, boating, camping, hiking, exploring, bicycling, dog-walking, and “pleasure driving”, among other activities. Additionally, Mike McHone February 8, 2021 Page 2 soccer,1 diving,2 and playing on playground equipment3 have been held to be recreation within the meaning of the statute. Under the Texas RUS, a landowner who gives permission for others to enter their property for recreational purposes does not assure that the property is safe and does not owe their guest any …
Vision & Goals 1. 1.1.0 (b): why is the language, “Use green infrastructure to protect environmentally sensitive areas and integrate nature into the city,” different from the language in Imagine Austin? Staff response: This is the language in the current TCM from rule adoption in 2014, staff is open to suggestions to better match Imagine Austin. Pedestrian Facilities 1. 4.1.1 (B): Is 80” sufficient for a vertical clearance considering standard male heights in the US? Staff response: 80 inches is the vertical clearance in ADA and PROWAG and TAS, however we did update this vertical clearance to 8 feet in the latest draft. 2. 4.1.1 (C): Does this ensure that there are no windy/circuitous sidewalks unless unavoidable? Staff response: Additional criteria and language has been added to Section 4.1.3 in latest draft: "Meandering paths should avoid sharp turns or transitions and gradually transition no more than 1 ft. off path per 5 ft. of sidewalk length and maintain a straight section no less than the width of the sidewalk between transitions, where able". 3. 4.1.3: Any approval of flexible design standards must ensure that accessibility for users with mobility impairments is prioritized. Can this be added to provide clarity? Staff response: This is covered by PROWAG and TAS standard requirements, of which the TCM requires users to follow. 4. 4.1.6: Can staff clarify what “depending on site conditions” means here? Staff response: This language was removed in the latest draft and section 4.1.6 changed to reflect director approval in addition to sidewalk ordinance and LDC requirements. 5. 4.2.2 Table 4-1: Is 1200’ appropriate for Level 2 and 3 streets that are not on the Transit Priority Network? This includes streets such as E 6th and E 12th. Staff response: This has been changed in the latest draft to reflect 600 feet. 6. 4.2.2 (A): Can staff explain how this applies to crossings? Staff response: This can be used as justification to require a crossing if the distance between crossings exceeds Table 4-1. 7. General: Where are the guidelines for locating bus stops and shelters, including the cross-sections for such facilities with pedestrian facilities. Staff response: These are located in Section 6 and are included in the pedestrian zone. Comprehensive Transportation Review 1. 10.2.0 (D) Why are other strategies to reduce VMT or automobile usage not included in this, such as parking reductions combined with other strategies, locating developments in proximity …
April 27, 2021 Planning Commission Q & A Report B-12 / B-14: Question Commissioner Connolly I'm reviewing items 12-14, and find it would be helpful if staff could provide us with more information about the Capitol View Corridor overlap with 11th and 12th st. Specifically, I think it would be immensely helpful in our discussion if we could know what the height determinations are for the parcels in the Urban Renewal Plan area that fall within the CVC. Please let me know if you need any clarification around this. Staff Response: There are two CVCs that affect portions of the East 11th Street NCCD and Urban Renewal Plan (URP). The first and most prominent is the “East Seventh Street Bridge over the Texas-New Orleans Railroad” which covers the north side of East 11th Street from Branch to Navasota Streets within the boundaries of the URP. It does not affect Rosewood Avenue. The second is the “11th Street Threshold” corridor which end at Branch Street. See map below. I cannot tell you how the CVCs may or may not affect development along 11th Street. What I can say, is that two approximately four-story buildings that are 50’-60’ tall (Street-Jones and Snell Buildings) were constructed along that corridor, I believe in the 1990s or early 2000s. Question Commissioner Connolly: Is there any way we can find more precise information, or calculations about the high allowances for the areas indicated under those two CVCs? It seems that we may be granting a significant increase in entitlements in the area, but it would be helpful to understand what the effective size and where the precise locations of that increase will be. Staff Response: Calculating the CVC requires calculations that I don’t know how to do and would not be available by this evening. What I was able to find is existing building heights which can serve as proxy measurements of what is allowed under the CVC affecting E. 11th St. I did some research and reached out to colleagues and this is what I was able to find for three buildings along the north side of the street. • Street-Jones Building (55’-59’) • Snell Building (45’) The sloping topography on the site where these were built likely accounts to their differing heights. • East Village Lofts (white building with orange panels) (50’) I am not an expert in CVCs, but it is my understanding …
Hotel Occupancy Tax – Forecast Sylnovia Holt Rabb, Deputy Director Economic Development Department April 27, 2021 C I T Y O F A U S T I N E C O N O M I C D E V E L O P M E N T 1 Live Music Fund Live Music Fund 2018-19 2019-20 2020-21 2020-21 2021-22 Actual Actual Estimated Amended Proposed Revenue Interest Total Revenue Transfers In Convention Center Total Transfers In Total Available Funds Program Requirements Music and Entertainment Division Total Program Requirements Total Requirements Excess (Deficiency) of Total Available Funds Over Total Requirements No data returned for this view. This might be because the applied filter Ending Balance Note: Numbers may not add due to rounding. 0 1,749,569 2,469,405 2,822,483 11,116 11,116 10,000 10,000 5,000 5,000 10,000 10,000 1,738,453 1,738,453 1,112,914 1,112,914 2,225,829 2,225,829 1,558,080 1,558,080 1,749,569 1,122,914 2,230,829 1,568,080 50,000 50,000 3,000,000 3,000,000 1,050,000 1,050,000 50,000 3,000,000 1,050,000 0 0 0 1,749,569 (769,171) (769,171) 5,000 1,749,569 2,822,483 1,700,234 3,340,563 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 C I T Y O F A U S T I N E C O N O M I C D E V E L O P M E N T 2 Historic Preservation Fund Historic Preservation Fund 2018-19 2019-20 2020-21 2020-21 2021-22 Actual Actual Estimated Amended Proposed 4,458,142 6,258,387 7,724,919 7,096,358 (2,330,106) 148,839 148,839 120,885 120,885 60,000 60,000 60,000 60,000 60,000 60,000 12,639,480 0 9,003,228 1,749,761 4,590,047 1,310,687 7,790,403 2,225,829 12,639,480 10,752,989 5,900,734 10,016,232 6,871,962 1,963,418 8,835,380 12,788,319 10,873,874 5,900,734 10,076,232 8,895,380 2,661,023 2,661,023 3,532,342 3,532,342 13,305,759 13,429,216 13,305,759 13,429,216 4,145,352 4,145,352 7,848,715 5,000,000 2,150,000 2,150,000 500,000 0 500,000 375,000 500,000 500,000 0 0 0 0 0 0 Revenue Interest Total Revenue Transfers In Library CIP EDD CIP Other Funds Convention Center Total Transfers In Total Available Funds Program Requirements Heritage Tourism Total Program Requirements Transfers Out Trf to PARD CIP Fund Trf to Library CIP Fund TRF TO ECON GROWTH_DEV(D5507) Excess (Deficiency) of Total Available Funds Over Total Requirements Note: Numbers may not add due to rounding. Total Transfers Out 8,348,715 5,875,000 2,650,000 2,650,000 Total Requirements 11,009,738 9,407,342 15,955,759 16,079,216 4,145,352 Ending Balance 6,258,387 7,724,919 (2,330,106) 1,093,374 2,419,922 1,778,580 1,466,531 (10,055,025) (6,002,984) 4,750,028 21,665 C I T Y O F A U S T I N E C O N O M I C D E V E L O P M E …
Cultural Trust Update Joint Arts and Music Commission Update: April 27, 2021 Council investigated the creation of an EDC since 2014 A series of resolutions identified the need to first investigate and then create a real estate focused entity that could assist with inclusive growth outcomes and the preservation of existing cultural spaces as well as the development of new affordable spaces. § 20141211-122: Directed the CM to explore the feasibility of an EDC § 20160303-019: Music & Creative Ecosystem Omnibus § Included the coordination of the preservation and creation of affordable cultural and music space by a specialty entity that could also negotiate in public/private projects and be integrated into public projects. § 20170216-040: Directing the CM to bring forward proposals for the EDC § 20180215-082: Use an EDC to create a Cultural Trust § Directed using the Cultural Asset Mapping Project (CAMP) as a guide for broad inclusion § Cultural Trust to be integrated into an EDC § Investigation of code revisions, retail incentives and other real estate mechanisms to assist as needed § 20190808-072: Authorizing the creation of the EDC (see next slide) Austin EDC Overview | 2 In August 2020, Council Directed Staff to Create EDC ”to complement the City's vision and programming for inclusive economic development through the formation of public-private partnerships and facilitation of resulting projects that generate additional resources or revenues for the City”…. § City Council directs the City Manager to initiate the necessary processes to authorize the Creation of an economic development entity, identify potential funding sources, solicit stakeholder feedback on the entity’s governance and operational structure, and, if necessary, contract with a subject matter expert to develop an implementation plan. § City Council directs the City Manager to structure the entity broadly enough to manage a range of projects, which could include affordable housing development, public-private Partnerships with private-led development such as the South Central Waterfront that could provide community benefits, and shall include a Cultural Trust to support acquisition and preservation of creative space. § City Council directs the City Manager to bring forward a recommendation for funding needs to implement this direction for consideration during the Fiscal Year 2020 budget deliberations. Austin EDC Overview | 3 Subsequent Council legislation during the formation process A series of resolutions further clarified Council’s direction as to the nature and purpose of the AEDC. § 20190808-072: Authorizing the creation of the AEDC, …
PARKS AND RECREATION RECOMMENDATION 20210427-B1 SECONDED BY: Board Members Sarah Faust & Kimberly Taylor Date: April 27, 2021 Subject: Parks and Recreation Department Fiscal Year 2022 Operating Budget MOTION BY: Chair Dawn Lewis RATIONALE: WHEREAS, the Parks and Recreation Board reviewed the Parks and Recreation Department Fiscal Year 2022 Budget Forecast and Department Budget Overview at its meeting on March 23, 2020; and WHEREAS, the Parks and Recreation Board did not make a recommendation on the Budget Forecast at its March 23, 2020 meeting in order to give the Financial Committee time to consider the Budget Forecast and other information requested of the Parks and Recreation Department; and WHEREAS, the Financial Committee has now provided its recommendation to the Parks and Recreation Board; and WHEREAS, the Parks and Recreation Board recognizes that in order to achieve the PARD goal of activating and enhancing urban park spaces to provide flexible and diverse programming; and WHEREAS the Parks and Recreation Board recognizes that in order to achieve the PARD goal to align accessible and diverse programs and services with community needs and interests; and WHEREAS, the Parks and Recreation Board recognizes that in order to achieve the PARD goal of ensuring the parks system preserves recreational and natural spaces to serve as a respite from urban life; and WHEREAS, the Parks and Recreation Board recognizes that in order to achieve the PARD goal to expand and improve access to parks and facilities for all; and WHEREAS, the Parks and Recreation Board recognizes that the loss of Parks and Recreation Department fee revenue in Fiscal Year 2020-2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic was extremely significant yet the need for PARD facilities and programming is expected to be greater than ever moving into the 2021-2022 fiscal year; and WHEREAS, in recent months the Parks and Recreation Department has seen increased pressure on its park system through off-leash dog violations, inappropriate behavior in greenbelts, increased illegal parking, increased notifications related to encampments within parkland, increased notification of motorized vehicles on trails and increased concerns about alcohol in parks; and FISCAL YEAR 2022 UNDER RESOURCED NEEDS 1. Increase summer camp attendance capacity - $1.2M The Parks & Recreation Department’s Out of School Time youth programming at city recreation centers provides academic, social, and physical benefits to our city’s youth in a safe and supportive environment. The Out of School Time program is experiencing increasing demand, particularly …
Story: What did you hear from the community? Several disparities around testing and vaccination towards the Latino Community. Several complaints and conversations have been hosted by our commission, the Austin Latino Coalition, GAVA, Community Resilience Trust, to name a few around health disparities affecting the Latino community. There continues to be a huge digital divide issue for Latinos to register to get a vaccine. Problem: What is the problem you identify? APH needs more staffing support and there needs to be more inclusive practices to better ensure easier access to vaccination. Current Funding: APH, Biden Administration funding, CARES Act $330 Million to Invest in Community Health Workers. https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2021/03/25/f act-sheet-biden- administration-announces-historic-10-billion-investment-to-expand-access-to-covid-19-vaccines-and- build-vaccine-conf idence-in-hardest-hit-and-highest-risk-communities/ Deadline 5/3/202 https://www.cdcfoundation.org/CBO-VaccineConf idence-RFP?inline How does the problem show up in your community? Who is most impacted by the problem? Considering all of the information you have or have not collected above, how do we solve for this problem? Implement more walk up vaccination sites where an appointment is not necessary nor a car is necessary to receive a vaccine. Similar to: Walk-up First dose COVID-19 vaccine- DELCO Center https://www.f acebook.com/events/218392352961897 & Walk In First dose COVID-19 Vaccine- Mexican Consulate https://www.f acebook.com/photo?fbid=1147117225763797&set=a.107495663059297 Implement a community health worker framework and invest a budget into hiring and developing a community health worker framework. The city needs to allocate budget to invest in community based organizations that can help address vaccination issues - outsource RFP contracts to vendors who have the trust of the community to help increase vaccination rates and help tackle vaccine misinformation. Increase the access points for walk up vaccinations. Ensure it is easy for people to access through CapMetro and transportation. Equitable access points in the eastern crescent. Provide more assistance to enrollment - calling the hotline. Ensure Language Access during telephone call and on information that’s distributed. Ensure diversity of vendors and staff providing vaccination assistance. Story: What did you hear from the community? The Latino community has experienced hardship due to COVID. Several businesses have been impacted, nonprofits that help directly impacted Austinites have seen their demand increase, and there has been an economic impact where people are needing more financial assistance in rent support, direct cash aid, and assistance with bills and emergency expenses. There are also several issues around accessing vaccines and selecting vendors that can meet the needs of a diverse constituent base. Food access is also a large issue during COVID. …
