REGULAR CALLED MEETING BUILDING and FIRE BOARD OF APPEALS Wednesday June 26, 2024 @ 1:30 PM- In Person Permitting Development Center; Conference Room 1401-1402 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Dr Austin, Texas 78752 Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely by telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation. To register, contact rick.arzola@austintexas.gov CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Ron Buys(R. Alter); Alan Schumann-Chair(Ellis); Ben Abzug(Velasquez); Aubrey Brasfield-V Chair(Fuentes) Gary Wilks(Kelly); Jim Rumbo(Alter), Alison Satt(Madison) Oren Mitzner (Qadri) AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 10 speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the Minutes from Regular Called Meeting from May 22, 2024 2. DISCUSSION- 2024 International Property Maintenance Code (IPMC) by Austin Code. 3. DISCUSSION- 2024 International Fire Code (IFC) 4. DISCUSSION- 2024 International Wildland Urban Interface (IWUI) FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS- ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair access. If requiring Sign Language Interpreters or alternative formats, please give notice at least 2 days (48 hours) before the meeting date. Please call Rick Arzola at Development Services Department, Building Inspections, at (512) 974-2417, for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711.
Building and Fire Code Board of Appeals Board Meeting Approved Minutes The Building and Fire Code Board of Appeals met in a Regular Meeting on June 26, 2024 Board Member, Schumann called the meeting to order at 1:35 p.m. Board Members in Attendance: Ben Abzug, Ron Buys, Aubrey Brasfield, Allison Satt, Oren Mitzner, Jim Rumbo and Alan Schumann Board Members Not in Attendance: Gary Wilks and Ashley Juraska Staff in Attendance: Rick Arzola (DSD) and Marty Starrett (DSD) June 26, 2024 APPROVAL OF MINUTES: 1. The minutes from the May 22, 2024, regular called meeting were approved as written. Board member Mitzner made a motion to accept the minutes as written, Vice Chair Brasfield second the motion. Motion passed 7-0. Board member Wilks and Juraska were absent. DISCUSSION: 2. 2024 International Property Maintenance Code- Austin Code- Austin Code Supervisor Moses Rodriguez presented to the board the 2024 Local amendments proposed changes to the International Property Maintenance Code (IPMC). In his presentation, staff highlighted infestation to include scorpions and bed bugs as part of their rodent infestation, which was not included previously. Also included in the amendment of major changes is upgrading from 60 amps to 100 amps for single family dwellings only if the electrical system is defective or damaged. Cooling facilities, to maintain a room temperature of at least 15 degrees cooler than the outside temperature but not higher than 85 degrees in each occupiable room. Not having these changes would be considered an unfit structure for human occupancy and would be considered a hazard for the occupants of that structure and or to the public. The property owner shall then provide an action plan for repairs to the code official within two days of the initial notice. In concerns of these changes with affordability, board inquired as to what is defined as a damaged electrical system for it to be upgraded, staff for now does not have a definition but it would be a case-by- case situation. Austin Code will take the IPMC Code amendments to the Building and Standard commission for recommendation and hope to have council approved at the September 12 date with a January 1, 2025 implementation. 2024 International Fire Code- Austin Fire- Austin Fire engineer Ben Flick addressed the board on significant changes 2024 International Fire code and changes to the 25-12 local amendments. These changes are to address the changing technology that has …
AUSTIN FIRE DEPARTMENT 2024 International Fire Code Adoption 2024 International Fire Code L o c a l A m e n d m e n t A d o p t i o n The Our Mission Goes Beyond Our Name is the cornerstone of the Austin Fire Department. A leader in the fire service, AFD is on the cutting-edge of technology and training. A leader in the fire service, the Austin Fire Department protects lives and property through extensive fire prevention and safety education efforts, in addition to a quick and effective response to emergencies. 2 Proposed Adoption In accordance with ICC latest publication, Austin Fire Department is on track to implement the 2024 International Fire Code (IFC) on January 1, 2025. 3 Coordinate and Clarify Goal: To clarify previously adopted local amendments with changing technology and published code and coordinate changed or outdate references to other adopted codes and standards. Reasons for amendments: 1. To support operating procedures for Operations, both in and outside of structures 2. Clarification purposes 3. Provide higher level of safety for properties utilizing hazardous materials 4 2024 IFC Significant Changes • Chapter 2 § 202 Definitions • Flammable Gas Definition - A material which is a gas at 68°F or less at 14.7 psia subdivided as follows: • 1. Category 1A. A gas that meets either of the following: • 1.1. A gas which is ignitable at 14.7 psia when in a mixture of 13% or less by volume with air; or • 1.2. A gas with a flammable range at 14.7 psia with air of not less than 12%, regardless of the lower limit, unless data shows compliance with Category 1B. • 2. Category 1B. A gas which meets the flammability criteria for Category 1A, is not pyrophoric or chemically unstable, and meets one of more of the following: • 2.1. A lower flammability limit of more than 6% by volume of air; or • 2.2. A fundamental burning velocity of less than 3.9 inches/second. • The limits specified shall be determined at 14.7 psi and a temperature of 68°F in accordance with ASTM E681. Where not otherwise specified, the term “flammable gas” includes both Category 1A and 1B. • Occupiable Roof – an exterior space on a roof that is designed for human occupancy, other than maintenance and repair, and which is equipped with a means of egress system meeting requirements …
2024 International Property Maintenance Code (IPMC) The IPMC is a model code intended to establish minimum standards for structural conditions, lighting, ventilation, sanitation, and fire safety. The IPMC is administered by local building code officials nationwide with local amendments that are approved by City Council. Purpose of Presentation To provide an overview of the 2024 International Property Maintenance Code (IPMC) amendment process and share major proposed changes Background The City of Austin will adopt the International Code Council (ICC)’s 2024 IPMC updates from the current 2021 IPMC The DSD Code Compliance Division established an internal amendment committee to draft proposed amendments to the code Purpose of proposed changes is to ensure public safety and maintain consistency with other city codes 2024 IPMC Adoption Timeline Review Phase #1 (Internal) October 2023 – December 2023 Stakeholder Engagement March 25, 2024 – May 2024 Legal Review July 2024 Implementation – January 1, 2025 Review Phase #2 (Internal) December 2023 – February 2024 Building and Standards Commission – June 26, 2024 City Council Hearing – September 12, 2024 Primary Goal The proposed amendments aim to ensure public safety when unsafe or hazardous conditions are found on a property by requiring: • 100 amps minimum for a single family dwelling. • Cooling Facilities Primary Goal The proposed amendments aim to ensure public safety when unsafe or hazardous conditions are found on a property by requiring: • 100 amps minimum for a single family dwelling. • Cooling Facilities Major Changes in the 2024 IPMC Draft The following language was added as section 603 Cooling Facilities 603.7 Cooling Facilities Required. (1) Air conditioning. (A) An owner shall: (i) provide, and maintain, in operating condition, refrigerated air equipment capable of maintaining a room temperature of at least 15 degrees cooler than the outside temperature, but in no event higher than 85° F. in each habitable room; (ii) maintain all air conditioning systems, including air conditioning unit covers, panels, conduits, and disconnects, properly attached, and in operating condition. (B) The required room temperatures shall be measured 3 feet (914 mm) above the floor near the center of the room and 2 feet (610 mm) inward from the center of each exterior wall (C) It is a defense to prosecution under this paragraph that at least one habitable room is 85° F, if the outside temperature is over 110° F.” 111.1.3 - Structure unsafe for human occupancy. A structure is …
AUSTIN FIRE DEPARTMENT 2024 International Wildland Urban Interface Code Adoption 2024 International Wildland Urban Interface Code L o c a l A m e n d m e n t A d o p t i o n Our Mission Goes Beyond Our Name is our cornerstone As a leader in the fire service: We are on the cutting-edge of technology and training. We protect lives and property through extensive fire prevention and safety education efforts, in addition to a quick and effective response to emergencies. 2 Proposed Adoption In accordance with ICC latest publication, Austin Fire Department is on track to implement the 2024 International Wildland Urban Interface Code (IWUIC) and local amendments 30 days following City Council adoption, tentative date mid-October 2024. 3 Coordinate and Clarify Goals: Clarify previously adopted local amendments with changing technology and published code. Adjust requirements based on challenges and successes of initial implementation of the IWUIC. Reasons for amendments: 1. To support operating procedures for Wildfire Operations. 2. Formalize WUI Proximity Zones to clarify structure hardening requirements. 3. Align requirements with current wildfire research. 4. Clarification purposes and formalizing 2015 WUIC interpretations. 4 2024 IWUIC Significant Changes Significant Changes to IWUIC model code: • 104 Determination of Compliance (COA amendments refer to Fire Code) • Outlines requirements for technical opinions, reports, and alternative materials, design and methods • 503.2 Ignition-resistant building material. Reorganized and clarified. • 504.5.1 Flashing. Additional requirements above International Residential Code. • 504.10, 505.10, 506.5 Vents • Performance and Prescriptive requirements • 1/8” max. mesh openings, in alignment with current COA regulation 5 Wildland An area in which development is essentially nonexistent including but not limited to grassland, pastures and farmland, shrub-covered and treed areas, easements, unmitigated parkland, and other natural surfaces that are not regularly maintained. • Wildland is no longer defined as 40 acres or 750 acres. • Wildland mapping will reflect approximately 10 acres, to be specified within Fire Protection Criteria Manual. • Expands examples of wildland types and includes easements. • Compared to the model code, the amendment does not exempt roads, railroads, power lines or similar facilities from being wildland. • Additional guidance will be included in the Fire Protection Criteria Manual. 6 Proximity Zone Section 302.4 The designation given to a structure to determine the enhanced ignition resistant construction required to reduce the effects of a wildfire on the structure. The proximity zone is …
REGULAR MEETING of the PLANNING COMMISSION TUESDAY, JUNE 25, 2024, 6:00 PM AUSTIN CITY HALL, BOARD AND COMMISSION ROOM, ROOM 1101 301 WEST 2ND STREET AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the Planning Commission may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live. Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely, call or email Nicole Corona at 512-974-3146, nicole.corona@austintexas.gov. Ryan Johnson (District 7) CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS/COMMISSIONERS: Claire Hemple, Chair (District 8) Awais Azhar, Vice Chair (Mayor’s Representative) Danielle Skidmore (District 9) Greg Anderson, Secretary (District 4) Alice Woods, Parliamentarian (District 2) Patrick Howard (District 1) Nadia Barrera-Ramirez (District 3) Felicity Maxwell (District 5) EX-OFFICIO MEMBERS: Jessica Cohen, Chair of Board of Adjustment TC Broadnax, City Manager Grayson Cox (District 10) Alberta Phillips (Mayor’s Representative) Adam Haynes (Mayor’s Representative) Vacancy, District 6 Candace Hunter, AISD Board of Trustees Richard Mendoza, Director of Transportation and Public Works EXECUTIVE SESSION (No public discussion) The Planning Commission will announce it will go into Executive Session, if necessary, according to Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code, to receive advice from Legal Counsel on matters specifically listed on the agenda. The Commission may not conduct a closed meeting without the approval of the city attorney. Private Consultation with Attorney – Section 551.071. AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first four speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Approve the minutes of the Planning Commission regular meeting on June 11, 2024. 1. PUBLIC HEARINGS 2. Plan Amendment: NPA-2023-0017.01 - Anderson Square, District 4 Location: 910, 912, 914 & 916, 1012 & 1012 ½, 1100, 1100 ½ & 1102 ½ W. Anderson Lane, 7905 ½ 8003, & 8005 Anderson Square and 7940, 7950, 8000, 8000 1/2 & 8002 Research Boulevard Service Road South Bound, Little Walnut Creek; Crestview/Wooten Combined Neighborhood Plan Owner/Applicant: Anderson Square Investments, LLC & C2G, LLC Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: Alice Glasco Consulting (Alice Glasco) Mixed Use to Higher Density Mixed Use land …
Planning Commission: June 25, 2024 NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN AMENDMENT REVIEW SHEET NPA-2023-0017.01 NEIGHORHOOD PLAN: Crestview/Wooten Combined CASE#: PROJECT NAME: Anderson Square PC DATE: June 25, 2024 May 28, 2024 April 9, 2024 February 27, 2024 DATE FILED: June 16, 2023 4 910, 912, 914 & 916, 1012 & 1012 ½, 1100, 1100 ½ & 1102 ½ W. ADDRESS/ES: Anderson Lane; 7905 ½ 8003, & 8005 Anderson Square; 7940, 7950, 8000, 8000 1/2 & 8002 Research Blvd. SVRD SB DISTRICT AREA: SITE AREA: 16 acres OWNER/APPLICANT: Anderson Square Investments, LLC & C2G, LLC AGENT: Alice Glasco Consulting (Alice Glasco) CASE MANAGER: Maureen Meredith STAFF EMAIL: Maureen.Meredith@austintexas.gov TYPE OF AMENDMENT: Change in Future Land Use Designation PHONE: (512) 974-2695 From: Mixed Use Base District Zoning Change To: High Density Mixed Use Related Zoning Case: C14-2023-0080 From: CS-MU-NP & CS-1-MU-NP To: CH-PDA-NP NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN ADOPTION DATE: April 1, 2004 CITY COUNCIL DATE: TBD ACTION: Planning Commission: June 25, 2024 PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: June 25, 2025 – (action pending) May 28, 2024 – Postponed to June 25, 2024 on the consent agenda at the request of Applicant. [F. Maxwell – 1st; A. Woods – 2nd] Vote: 10-0 [G. Cox off the dais. P. Howard and A. Phillips absent]. April 9, 2024 – Postponed to May 28, 2024 on the consent agenda at the request of Staff. [A. Azhar – 1st; F. Maxwell – 2nd] Vote: 12 -0 [A. Phillips off the dais. G. Anderson recused from Item #7]. February 27, 2024 – Postponed to April 9, 2024 on the consent agenda at the request of Staff. [A. Azhar – 1st; A. Woods – 2nd] Vote: 11-0 [J. Mushtaler off the dais. F. Maxwell absent]. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Recommended for the Applicant’s request for High Density Mixed Use land use BASIS FOR STAFF’S RECOMMENDATION: The applicant is proposing a large mixed- use development that could accommodate up to 2400 residential units and approximately 2.4 million square feet of office and retail uses. The property is located at the intersection of US Hwy 183 and North Lamar Blvd. High Density Mixed Use land use is appropriate in this location. 2 Planning Commission: June 25, 2024 Below are sections from the Crestview/Wooten Combined Neighborhood Plan that staff believe supports the applicant’s request: LAND USE DESCRIPTIONS: EXISTING LAND USE: Mixed Use - An area that is appropriate for a mix of residential and non‐residential uses. Purpose 3 Planning Commission: June …
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET CASE: C14-2023-0080 (Anderson Square) DISTRICT: 4 ADDRESS: 910, 912, 914 & 916, 1012 & 1012 ½, 1100, 1100 ½ & 1102 ½ W. Anderson Lane, 7905 ½ 8003, & 8005 Anderson Square and 7940, 7950, 8000, 8000 1/2 & 8002 Research Boulevard Service Road South Bound ZONING FROM: CS-MU-NP, CS-1-NP TO: CH-PDA-NP SITE AREA: 16.0 acres (696,960 sq. ft.) PROPERTY OWNER: Anderson Square Investments, LLC & C2G, LLC (Jim Cotton and Jimmy Nassour) AGENT: Alice Glasco Consulting (Alice Glasco) CASE MANAGER: Sherri Sirwaitis (512-974-3057, sherri.sirwaitis@austintexas.gov) STAFF RECOMMEDATION: Staff recommends CH-PDA-NP, Commercial Highway-Planned Development Area- Neighborhood Plan Combining District, zoning. As this property is falls within the North Lamar Transit Center station area, the staff recommends adding prohibited and conditional uses from the recently adopted ETOD ordinance to the PDA overlay: 1) Prohibit the following uses on the property: Agricultural Sale and Services, Building Maintenance Services, Campground, Carriage Stable, Convenience Storage, Drop-off Recycling Collection Facility, Electronic Prototype Assembly, Electronic Testing, Equipment Repair Services, Equipment Sales, Exterminating Services, Funeral Services, Marina, Recreational Equipment Maintenance & Storage, Recreational Equipment Sales, Research Assembly Services, Research Testing Services, Research Warehousing Services, Scrap and Salvage, Service Station, Stables, Vehicle Storage, Basic Industry, General Warehousing and Distribution, Recycling Center, Resource Extraction, Animal Production, Crop Production and Indoor Crop Production. 2) Make the following uses conditional uses on the property: Alternative Financial Services, Automotive Sales, Automotive Rentals, Automotive Repair Services, Automotive Washing, Bail Bond Services, Commercial Blood Plasma Center, Commercial Off-Street Parking, Communications Services, Construction Sales and Services, Electric Vehicle Charging, Kennels, Monument Retail Sales, Off-Site Accessory Parking, Pawn Shop Services, Pedicab Storage and Dispatch, Special Use Historic, Custom Manufacturing, Light Manufacturing, Limited Warehousing and Distribution and Horticulture. C14-2023-0080 2 PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: February 27, 2024: Postponed to April 9, 2024 at the staff’s request by consent (11-0, F. Maxwell-absent, J. Mushtaler-off the dais); A. Azhar-1st, A. Woods-2nd. April 9, 2024: Approved staff’s request for postponement to May 28, 2024 by consent (12-0, A. Phillips-arrived late); A. Azhar-1st, F. Maxwell-2nd. May 28, 2024: Granted applicant's request for postponement to June 25, 2024 by consent (10-0, P. Howard and A. Phillips-absent, G. Cox-arrived late); F. Maxwell-1st, A. Woods-2nd. June 25, 2024 CITY COUNCIL ACTION: ORDINANCE NUMBER: C14-2023-0080 ISSUES: N/A 3 CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: The property in question is a 16-acre tract of land that is developed with a retail center that contains several …
Planning Commission: June 25, 2024 NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN AMENDMENT REVIEW SHEET 301 & 303 Ferguson Drive DATE FILED: April 2, 2024 NEIGHORHOOD PLAN: North Lamar Combined CASE#: NPA-2024-0026.01 PROJECT NAME: Auto Repair Shop with Sales PC DATE: June 25, 2024 ADDRESS/ES: DISTRICT AREA: 4 SITE AREA: 0.422 acres OWNER/APPLICANT: DURAID ALAWE AGENT: Development and Consulting Bridgeway (Marisa Kane) CASE MANAGER: Tyler Tripp STAFF EMAIL: Tyler.Tripp@austintexas.gov TYPE OF AMENDMENT: Change in Future Land Use Designation From: Neighborhood Mixed Use To: Mixed Use Base District Zoning Change To: CS-MU-CO-NP Related Zoning Case: C14-2024-0008 From: CS-MU-CO-NP NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN ADOPTION DATE: June 24, 2010 CITY COUNCIL DATE: TBD PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: June 25, 2024 – (action pending) ACTION: PHONE: (512) 974- 3362 Planning Commission: June 25, 2024 STAFF RECOMMENDATION: To reject the applicant’s request to change the future land use map from Neighborhood Mixed Use to Mixed Use. BASIS FOR STAFF’S RECOMMENDATION: This property falls in a transitional area with Mixed Use developments to the North and Single Family immediately adjacent to the southern boundary of the subject property. Allowing this property to change to the Mixed Use land use would allow for higher intensity use immediately adjacent to single family homes. Without changing the land use or zoning, the property can apply for a conditional use permit for automotive repair. It should also be noted that though there are several automotive repair businesses in the same general area with the same land use, these uses are mostly legal nonconforming uses. It was not determined that the proposed project significantly supports any of the land use or other goals/objectives identified in the North Lamar Combined Neighborhood Plan. LAND USE DESCRIPTIONS: EXISTING LAND USE: Neighborhood Mixed Use 2 Planning Commission: June 25, 2024 An area that is appropriate for a mix of neighborhood commercial (small professional services, convenience retail, and shopfront retail that serve a market at a neighborhood scale) and small to medium density residential uses. scale retail or offices, ‐ Purpose ‐ 1. Accommodate mixed use development in areas appropriate for a mix of residential uses and neighborhood commercial uses that serve surrounding neighborhoods; and 2. Provide transition from residential use to high intensity commercial or mixed use. Application 1. Appropriate for areas such as minor arterials and collectors, small parcels along major arterials family residential development, and areas in environmentally sensitive zones that abut single where high intensity commercial uses are discouraged; and …
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET DISTRICT: 4 TO: CS-MU-CO-NP* CASE: C14-2024-0008 (Auro Repair Shop) ADDRESS: 301 and 303 Ferguson Drive ZONING FROM: CS-MU-CO-NP *The applicant is requesting to amend the existing conditional overlay (CO) to add back Automotive Repair Services and Automotive Sales uses as permitted uses on the property. SITE AREA: 0.4217 acres PROPERTY OWNER: Duraid Alawe AGENT: Development and Consulting Bridgeway, LLC (Marisa Kane) CASE MANAGER: Sherri Sirwaitis (512-974-3057, sherri.sirwaitis@austintexas.gov) STAFF RECOMMEDATION: Staff recommends denial of the proposed rezoning from CS-MU-CO-NP to CS-MU- CO-NP, to change a condition of zoning. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: June 25, 2024 CITY COUNCIL ACTION: ORDINANCE NUMBER: C14-2024-0008 ISSUES: 2 There is an associated neighborhood plan amendment request for this property under consideration, case NPA-2024-0026.01. CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: The property in question consists of two vacant lots fronting Ferguson Drive, a Level 2/Collector roadway. There is a multifamily use (Lotus Village) zoned GR-MU-CO to the north and single-family residences zoned SF-2-NP to the south. To the east, there are automotive uses and to the west there are medical office and office/warehouse uses that are zoned CS-MU-CO-NP. The applicant is requesting a rezoning to CS-MU-CO-NP to remove Automotive Repair and Automotive Sales from the existing conditional overlay on the property. Thereby, allowing these uses as permitted uses on this site. The staff recommends denial of the applicant’s rezoning request. While there are automotive uses that are currently in operation to the east of this property, they are legal non-conforming uses. According to aerials, the automotive repair use at 207 Ferguson Drive (NT Autobody and Frame) was on the property in 2009 prior to the adoption of the neighborhood plan and associated rezonings in 2010. Through the neighborhood plan, the lots along this portion of Ferguson Drive were designated as Neighborhood Mixed Use on the FLUM and zoned CS- MU-CO-NP (for Tract 11 through Ordinance No. 20100624-111), with a conditional overlay (CO) for the following: 1.The following uses are conditional uses: Automotive repair services Hotel-motel Plant nursery Laundry services Convenience storage 2. The following uses are prohibited uses: Agricultural sales & services Bail bond services Campground Electronic prototype assembly Equipment repair services Indoor entertainment Off-site accessory parking Research services Limited warehousing & distribution Automotive sales Business or trade school Construction sales & services Electronic testing Exterminating services Kennels Outdoor sports & recreation Vehicle storage Therefore, Automotive Repair is conditional use per the current zoning ordinance …
City of Austin Plann ing Departmen t 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Drive, Austin, TX 78752 P.O. Box 1088, Austin, TX 78767 -1088 (512) 974-2000 ♦ h tt ps://www.au st i nt exas.g ov/depar t men t /planni ng -depar t ment MEMORANDUM TO: FROM: DATE: RE: Claire Hempel, Chair & Planning Commission Members Maureen Meredith, Senior Planner, Long-Range Planning Division Planning Department June 21, 2024 NPA-2023-0002.01_Christ Church Planning 1001, 1005, 1010 E. 2nd Street; 206, 112 Medina Street and 105 San Marcos Street East Cesar Chavez Neighborhood Planning Area Staff requests a postponement of the above-referenced case from the June 25, 2024, Planning Commission hearing to the July 9, 2024 hearing date to allow more time to review the application. The postponement request was made in a timely manner and meets the Planning Commission’s policy. Attachment: Plan Amendment Map The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and will provide reasonable modifications and equal access to communications upon request. The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and will provide reasonable modifications and equal access to communications upon request.
City of Austin Planning Department 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Drive, Austin, TX 78752 P.O. Box 1088, Austin, TX 78767 -1088 (512) 974-2000 ♦ h ttp s:/ / w w w.a u st in tex a s .g ov / d epa r tm e n t/ plan n in g - de part men t MEMORANDUM TO: FROM: DATE: RE: Claire Hempel, Chair & Planning Commission Members June 18, 2024 Maureen Meredith, Senior Planner, Long-Range Planning Division NPA-2024-0024.01_2700 and 2700 ½ Gracy Farms Lane North Burnet/Gateway Planning Area Staff requests a postponement of the above-referenced case from the June 25, 2024 Planning Commission hearing to the July 9, 2024 hearing date to allow additional time to review the application. The postponement request was made in a timely manner and meets the Planning Commission’s policy. Attachment: Plan Amendment Map The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and will provide reasonable modifications and equal access to communications upon request. The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and will provide reasonable modifications and equal access to communications upon request.
************************************************************************ MEMORANDUM TO: Planning Commission Members FROM: Sherri Sirwaitis Planning Department DATE: June 18, 2024 RE: NPA-2024-0024.01 & C14-2024-0005 (2700 Gracy Farms) Postponement Request ************************************************************************ the above mentioned like The staff would cases to July 23, 2024. this postponement so that the staff can continue our review of the neighborhood plan amendment and rezoning requests. request a postponement of We are asking for to The postponement request was made in a timely manner and meets the Planning Commission’s policy. 82-214 APARTMENTS C14-95-0103 95-0103 GR-CO MF-3 P86-095 P86-011 RR SF-2 GR RR P A R K B E N D D R PUD C814-2008-0136.01 C814-2008-0136.02 C814-2008-0136 R85-65 SP-99-0105C SPC92-350C W A L N U T C R E E K P M A B R C S A P O O M R T E M N M O P A C S V R D N B A T P A R K N M B E N D T R N B D N R V Y S P X C E A P O 85-064 P-NP 82-214 85-244 81-165 GR SP-93-0147C MF-3 SP96-0024C SP-99-2160C N M O P A C E X P Y S V R D S B R B A P Y S CS R . C . 3 8 9 - 0 7 B T O D U V A P X C E L R A M P O N M P A N M O P A C S P M A B R C N A P O O M S T M R Y F A C A R G NBG-NP C14-2008-0182 SP-92-0461C ! NBG-NP C14-2008-0182 D U V A L R D N M O P A C E X P Y N B N M O P A C E X P Y S V R D N B OFFICE BLDG. MI-PDA C14-2010-0015 C14-2007-0171 C14-03-0017 C14-2012-0002 C14-06-0121(RCA) C14-2010-0087(RCA) 88-0075 P-NP ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! C14-93-0138 ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! 93-138 ! ! C14-90-0033 90-0033 SP92-0364C SP97-0026C SP-03-0432C 86-163R.C. ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! 85-149 ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! …
Planning Commission: June 25, 2024 NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN AMENDMENT REVIEW SHEET DATE FILED: February 21, 2024 4900 Gonzales Street NEIGHORHOOD PLAN: Govalle/Johnston Terrace Combined CASE#: NPA-2024-0016.01.SH PROJECT NAME: 4900 Gonzales Redevelopment PC DATE: June 25, 2024 ADDRESS/ES: DISTRICT AREA: 3 SITE AREA: 19.8078 acres OWNER/APPLICANT: Austin Independent School District (A.I.S.D) AGENT: Husch Blackwell, LLP (Nikelle Meade) CASE MANAGER: Maureen Meredith STAFF EMAIL: Maureen.Meredith@austintexas.gov TYPE OF AMENDMENT: Change in Future Land Use Designation PHONE: (512) 974-2695 From: Civic Base District Zoning Change To: Mixed Use To: CS-MU-V-DB90-NP Related Zoning Case: C14-2024-0019.SH From: P-NP NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN ADOPTION DATE: March 27, 2003 CITY COUNCIL DATE: TBD PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: June 25, 2024 - (action pending) ACTION: Planning Commission: June 25, 2024 STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Recommended for the Applicant’s request for Mixed Use land use. BASIS FOR STAFF’S RECOMMENDATION: The property is approximately 20 acres owned by the Austin Independent School District (A.I.S.D). Currently, the District’s Alternative Learning Center operates on the property and is also the location of a several non-profit organizations. A.I.S.D. has partnered with The NRP Group to develop the property with approximately 600 – 700 apartments with a possibility for neighborhood- serving commercial uses, in addition, a new Alternative Learning Center campus will be built on the property. The project is S.M.A.R.T. Housing Certified which proposes approximately 350 affordable dwelling units. See information below. The project will help meet the Austin Strategic Housing Blueprint’s goal to provide affordable housing throughout the City. Staff supports the applicant’s request for Mixed Use land use because the property is located near existing Mixed Use land uses, has access to public transportation, is near three activity corridors (Springdale Road, Airport Blvd, and E. 7th Street) and is directly south of the Springdale Station Activity Center. Mixed Use land use is appropriate in this location. 2 Below are sections of the Govalle/Johnston Terrace Neighborhood Plan document staff believes supports the applicant’s request. Planning Commission: June 25, 2024 LAND USE DESCRIPTIONS: EXISTING LAND USE: Civic - Any site for public or semi fire facilities, hospitals, and public and private schools. Includes major religious facilities and other religious activities that are of a different type and scale than surrounding uses. Purpose public facilities, including governmental offices, police, ‐ 3 Planning Commission: June 25, 2024 ‐ functional institutional uses that serve 1. Allow flexibility in development for major, multi the greater community; 2. Manage the expansion of major institutional uses …
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET DISTRICT: 3 CASE: C14-2024.0019.SH (4900 Gonzales/Anita Ferrales Coy Facility ADDRESS: 4900 Gonzales Street SITE AREA: approximately 19.81 acres (approximately 862,827 square feet) ZONING TO: CS-MU-V-CO-DB90-NP ZONING FROM: P-NP PROPERTY OWNER: Austin Independent School District (AISD) AGENT: Husch Blackwell, LLP and The NRP Group (Nikelle Meade and Nick Walsh) CASE MANAGER: Jonathan Tomko (512) 974-1047, jonathan.tomko@austintexas.gov STAFF RECOMMEDATION: Staff recommends granting general commercial services-mixed use-vertical mixed use- conditional overlay-density bonus 90-neighborhood plan (CS-MU-V-CO-DB90-NP) combining district zoning. The conditional overlay would prohibit the following 24 uses: agricultural sales and services, alternative financial services, automotive rentals, automotive repair services, automotive sales, automotive washing (of any type), bail bonds services, building maintenance services, campground, commercial blood plasma center, construction sales and services, drop-off recycling collection facility, equipment repair services, equipment sales, exterminating services, laundry services, monument retail services, pawn shop services, pedicab storage and dispatch, service station, vehicle storage, limited warehousing and distribution, communication services facilities, maintenance service facilities, For more information see the basis of recommendation section below PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: June 25, 2024: Case is scheduled to be heard by Planning Commission. CITY COUNCIL ACTION: TBD ORDINANCE NUMBER: N/A ISSUES: In December 2023, Ordinance No. 20220609-080, Ordinance No. 20221201-056 and Ordinance No. 20221201-055 were invalidated. On March 11, 2024, Ordinance No. 20240229- 073, was enacted to create the “DB90” combining district, which amended City Code Title 25 (Land Development) to create a new zoning district for a density bonus program that grants 30 C14-2024-0019.SH 2 feet in height above the base zoning district, to a maximum of 90 feet, and modifies site development regulations including compatibility standards. The applicant seeks to utilize DB90 to provide affordable housing for teachers. For more detailed information from the applicant see the Applicant’s Summary Letter in attachment C. CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: The subject tract is currently the Anita Ferrales Coy Facility (AISD) Approximately 135,000 square feet constructed in approximately 1999. To the north is a single-family dwelling of approximately 1,250 square feet. To the east are five single-family dwellings ranging from approximately 780 to 2,200 square feet, an industrial building of approximately 33,700 square feet and a warehouse of approximately 6,000 square feet. To the south are two warehouses of approximately 3,800 to 11,850 square feet, a recently constructed apartment complex with approximately 279 units, two single family dwellings and undeveloped land. To the west are four single-family dwellings, one …
TO: CS-MU-V-CO-DB90-NP ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET DISTRICT: 3 CASE: C14-2024-0063 – 501 Pedernales Street ADDRESS: 501 Pedernales Street, 2503, 2505, 2507, 2511 East 6th Street ZONING FROM: CS-MU-V-CO-NP SITE AREA: 1.79 acres PROPERTY OWNER: Pedernales Property Holdings, LLC (Jesus Turullols) AGENT: Land Use Solutions (Michele Haussmann) CASE MANAGER: Marcelle Boudreaux (512-974-8094, marcelle.boudreaux@austintexas.gov) STAFF RECOMMENDATION: The Staff recommendation is to grant general commercial services – mixed use - vertical mixed use building – conditional overlay - density bonus 90 - neighborhood plan (CS-MU-V-CO-DB90-NP) combining district zoning. The Conditional Overlay would: 1) Prohibit the following uses: Adult Oriented Business, Campground, Convenience Storage, Exterminating Services, Kennels, and Pawn Shop Services; and 2) Make the following uses as Conditional: Automotive Washing (of any type) and Commercial Off-Street Parking PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: June 25, 2024: CITY COUNCIL ACTION: July 18, 2024: ORDINANCE NUMBER: ISSUES: In December 2023, Ordinance No. 20220609-080, Ordinance No. 20221201-056 and Ordinance No. 20221201-055 were invalidated. On March 11, 2024, Ordinance No. 20240229-073, was enacted to create the “DB90” combining district, which amended City Case number C14-2024-0063 Page 2 Code Title 25 (Land Development) to create a new zoning district for a density bonus program that grants 30 feet in height above the base zoning district, to a maximum of 90 feet, and modifies site development regulations including compatibility standards. Subsequently, the applicant submitted this new rezoning application to request the -DB90 combining district. The conditional and prohibited uses for this tract included in the Conditional Overlay for case number C14-2023-0013, which originated in the Holly Neighborhood Plan rezonings (2001), are continued to be recommended in this new rezoning, as requested by the applicant. Planning Commission Previous Action September 12, 2023: Approved CS-MU-V-CO-NP combining district zoning as staff recommended, by consent. [C. HEMPEL; A. AZHAR – 2ND] (12-0) ONE VACANCY ON THE DAIS July 25, 2023: Approved a Postponement Request by Applicant to September 12, 2023 [A. WOODS; CONOLLY – 2ND] (11-0) J. MUSHTALER – ABSENT; ONE VACANCY ON THE DAIS. June 13, 2023: Approved a Postponement Request by Neighborhood to July 25, 2023, on consent. [A. WOODS; A. AZHAR – 2ND] (11-0) C. HEMPEL – ABSENT; ONE VACANCY ON THE DAIS City Council Previous Action October 19, 2023: Approved CS-MU-V-CO-NP combining district zoning as Planning Commission recommended, by consent. [Mayor Pro Tem Ellis; Council Member Pool – 2nd] VOTE: 10-0. Council Member Harper-Madison was absent. Prior Rezoning Case C14-2023-0013 …
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET DISTRICT: 5 TO: CS-MU-V-CO-DB90, GR-MU-V-CO GR-MU-V-CO-DB90 CASE: C14-2024-0073 – 2700 S. Lamar DB90 Rezoning ADDRESS: 2800 & 2802 South Lamar Boulevard, 2805 & 2807 Skyway Circle ZONING FROM: CS-MU-V-CO, SITE AREA: 1.35 acres PROPERTY OWNER: Seamless LMA, Ltd (John Mooney) AGENT: Armbrust & Brown, PLLC (Michael Whellan) CASE MANAGER: Marcelle Boudreaux (512-974-8094, marcelle.boudreaux@austintexas.gov) STAFF RECOMMENDATION: The Staff recommendation is to grant general commercial services – vertical mixed use building – conditional overlay - density bonus 90 – neighborhood plan (CS-MU-V-CO- DB90) combining district zoning on Tract 1 and to grant community commercial services – vertical mixed use building – conditional overlay - density bonus 90 – neighborhood plan (GR-MU-V-CO- DB90) combining district zoning on Tract 2. The Conditional Overlay would: 1) Prohibit the following uses in the CS base zoning district in Tract 1: Automotive repair services, Automotive rentals, Automotive sales, Automotive washing (of any type), Bail Bond Services, Exterminating Services, Outdoor Sport and Recreation, Pawn Shop Services, Service Station; and 2) Prohibit the following uses in the GR base zoning district in Tract 2: Alternative Financial Services, Automotive rentals, Automotive Repair Services, Automotive Sales, Automotive washing (of any type), Bail Bond Services, Bed & Breakfast (Group 1), Bed & Breakfast (Group 2), Business or Trade School, Community Events, Community Garden, Cultural Services, Drop-off Recycling Collection, Exterminating Services Facility, Funeral Services, Hospital Services (General), Mobile Home Residential, Outdoor Entertainment, Outdoor Sports and Recreation, Pawn Shop Services, Printing and Publishing, Service Station, Urban Farm. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: June 25, 2024: Case number C14-2024-0073 Page 2 CITY COUNCIL ACTION: July 18, 2024: ORDINANCE NUMBER: ISSUES: In December 2023, Ordinance No. 20220609-080, Ordinance No. 20221201-056 and Ordinance No. 20221201-055 were invalidated. On March 11, 2024, Ordinance No. 20240229-073, was enacted to create the “DB90” combining district, which amended City Code Title 25 (Land Development) to create a new zoning district for a density bonus program that grants 30 feet in height above the base zoning district, to a maximum of 90 feet, and modifies site development regulations including compatibility standards. Subsequently, the applicant submitted this new rezoning application to request the -DB90 combining district. The conditions establishing prohibited uses for Tract 1 & Tract 2 in case number C14-2023- 0036 are recommended to be maintained in this new rezoning, as requested by the applicant. Planning Commission Previous Action July 25, 2023: Approved CS-MU-V-CO, GR-MU-V-CO combining district zoning …
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET DISTRICT: 5 TO: CS-V- DB90 CASE: C14-2024-0053 – 2709 S. Lamar Blvd. ADDRESS: 2709 South Lamar Boulevard ZONING FROM: CS-V SITE AREA: 1.639 acres PROPERTY OWNER: SL6 South Lamar LP (John Kiltz) AGENT: Land Use Solutions (Michele Haussmann) CASE MANAGER: Marcelle Boudreaux (512-974-8094, marcelle.boudreaux@austintexas.gov) STAFF RECOMMENDATION: The Staff recommendation is to grant general commercial services – vertical mixed use building - density bonus 90 (CS-V-DB90) combining district zoning. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: June 25, 2024: CITY COUNCIL ACTION: ORDINANCE NUMBER: ISSUES: In December 2023, Ordinance No. 20220609-080, Ordinance No. 20221201-056 and Ordinance No. 20221201-055 were invalidated. On March 11, 2024, Ordinance No. 20240229-073, was enacted to create the “DB90” combining district, which amended City Code Title 25 (Land Development) to create a new zoning district for a density bonus program that grants 30 feet in height above the base zoning district, to a maximum of 90 feet, and modifies site development regulations including compatibility standards. Subsequently, the applicant submitted this new rezoning application to request the -DB90 combining district. Case number C14-2024-0053 Page 2 CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: The subject site is located on the south side of South Lamar Boulevard, just above the intersection with Barton Skyway, and is currently developed with convenience storage facility. Across South Lamar to the west are Pet washing and Kennel uses, General Retail Sales (convenience) and vacant commercial buildings (MF-6, CS-MU-V-CO, GR-GR-V). To the south is a mixed use residential development with multifamily and Restaurant and Medical office uses (GR-CO). To the north is a Religious facility (CS-V), and to the east are single family residences, townhomes, and Parks and Recreation Services uses, which have access via Del Curto Road (SF-6-CO, SF-3, P-CO). Please refer to Exhibits A (Zoning Map), A-1 (Aerial View). The applicant is requesting general commercial services – vertical mixed use - density bonus 90 (CS-DB90) combining district for a proposed development that would include multi- family units requiring an affordable component. A building constructed under density bonus 90 (–DB90) standards allows for a mix of residential uses and commercial uses, and the result is typically retail, restaurants and offices on the ground floor, and residential units on upper levels. The overall project would consist of 250 residential units and mix of uses. The property is located within the South Lamar Neighborhood Plan Area, which has since been suspended, and is located within an area that …
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET TO: CS-MU-V-CO-DB90-NP DISTRICT: 1 CASE: C14-2024-0070 – 3117 & 3121 E. 12th Street ADDRESS: 3117 & 3121 East 12th Street ZONING FROM: CS-MU-V-CO-NP SITE AREA: 1.0 acre PROPERTY OWNER: 3121 E. 12th Horizontal Investors, LP (Michael Bernstein) AGENT: Armbrust & Brown (Michael J. Whellan) CASE MANAGER: Marcelle Boudreaux (512-974-8094, marcelle.boudreaux@austintexas.gov) STAFF RECOMMENDATION: The Staff recommendation is to grant general commercial services – mixed use - vertical mixed use building – conditional overlay - density bonus 90 - neighborhood plan (CS-MU-V-CO-DB90-NP) combining district zoning. The Conditional Overlay would: 1) Prohibit these uses in the CS base district: Adult oriented businesses, Agricultural sales and services, Automotive washing (of any type), Campground, Commercial blood plasma center, Commercial off-street parking, Construction sales and services, Convenience storage, Custom manufacturing, Drop-off recycling collection facility, Equipment repair services, Equipment sales, Laundry services, Limited warehousing and distribution, Maintenance and service facilities, Pawn shop services, Service station, Vehicle storage; 2) Make conditional these uses: Automotive sales, Exterminating services, Guidance services, Hotel-motel, Kennels, Monument retail sales, Outdoor sports and recreation, Residential treatment; 3) Limit Development of the Property to not exceed an impervious coverage of 90 percent. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: June 25, 2024: CITY COUNCIL ACTION: July 18, 2024: ORDINANCE NUMBER: C14-2024-0070 Page 2 ISSUES: In December 2023, Ordinance No. 20220609-080, Ordinance No. 20221201-056 and Ordinance No. 20221201-055 were invalidated. On March 11, 2024, Ordinance No. 20240229-073, was enacted to create the “DB90” combining district, which amended City Code Title 25 (Land Development) to create a new zoning district for a density bonus program that grants 30 feet in height above the base zoning district, to a maximum of 90 feet, and modifies site development regulations including compatibility standards. Subsequently, the applicant submitted this new rezoning application to request the -DB90 combining district. The conditions establishing conditional uses, prohibited uses and limit to impervious cover in the Conditional Overlay for case number C14-2022-0150 are continued to be recommended in this new rezoning, as the applicant requested. The previous condition limiting maximum height to 80 feet is to be removed from the Conditional Overlay for this rezoning, as such a restriction requires a Code amendment prior to recommendation, and is acknowledged by the applicant. Planning Commission Previous Action May 23, 2023: APPROVED CS-MU-V-CO-NP DISTRICT ZONING AS STAFF RECOMMENDED, BY CONSENT. [A. AZHAR; J. CONNOLLY – 2ND] (9-0) BARRERA-RAMIREZ, COX, AND MUSHTALER - ABSENT. ONE VACANCY …
CASE: 5200 East 5th Street (C14-2024-0037) DISTRICT: 3 ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET ZONING FROM: CS-CO-NP ZONING TO: CS-MU-V-CO-DB90-NP ADDRESS: 5200 East 5th Street SITE AREA: approximately 1.333 acres (approximately 58,065 square feet) PROPERTY OWNER: CSW 5th Street, LLC AGENT: Drenner Group, PC (Amanda Swor, AICP) CASE MANAGER: Jonathan Tomko (512) 974-1057, jonathan.tomko@austintexas.gov STAFF RECOMMEDATION: Staff recommends granting general commercial services-mixed use-vertical mixed use- conditional overlay-density bonus 90-neighborhood plan (CS-MU-V-CO-DB90- NP) combining district zoning. The conditional overlay would be carried over from Ordinance No. 030327-11a and prohibit seven uses: adult oriented businesses, campground, kennels, laundry services, pawn shop services, residential treatment, and vehicle storage. The conditional overlay would allow ten conditional uses: agricultural sales and services, automotive rentals, automotive repair services, automotive washing (of any type), building maintenance services, commercial off-street parking, construction sales and services, equipment sales, equipment repair services, and drive-in services as an accessory to commercial uses. For more information see the basis of recommendation section below. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: June 25, 2024: Case is scheduled to be heard by Planning Commission CITY COUNCIL ACTION: TBD ORDINANCE NUMBER: N/A ISSUES: In December 2023, Ordinance No. 20220609-080, Ordinance No. 20221201-056 and Ordinance No. 20221201-055 were invalidated. On March 11, 2024, Ordinance No. 20240229-073, was enacted to create the “DB90” combining district, which amended City Code Title 25 (Land Development) to create a new zoning district for a density bonus program that grants 30 feet in height above the base zoning district, to a maximum of 90 feet, and modifies site development regulations including compatibility standards. CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: The property in question is currently undeveloped land. To the north is additional undeveloped land. To the east across interchange of Airport Boulevard, East 7th Street, East 5th Street, and East Cesar Chavez Street is the Austin Animal Center and an asphalt contractor. To the south across East 5th Street/East Cesar Chavez Street is an automotive repair shop, approximately 7,800 square feet, was constructed in approximately 1975. A door supplier office/retail store of approximately 1,100 square feet was built in approximately 1939. Greyhound Bus Station C14-2024-0037 2 and the CARTS Eastside Bus Plaza, approximately 2,000 square feet, was constructed in 2020. To the west are vacant warehouses, approximately 24,000 square feet built in the early 1940s. The Applicant previously proposed to rezone approximately the subject tract from CS-CO-NP to CS-V-CO-NP in C14-2021-0131. However, this case was withdrawn on September …
M E M O R A N D U M Claire E. Hempel, Planning Commission Chair Planning Commissioners TO: FROM: Keith W. Mars, Assistant Director, Development Services Department DATE: June 25, 2024 SUBJECT: Lapsed Land Development Standards Interlocal Agreement – Eanes ISD Chair Hempel, On June 25, 2024, the Planning Commission will conduct a public hearing and consider adopting a lapsed Land Development Standards Interlocal Agreement (ILA) between the City of Austin (COA) and the Eanes Independent School District (EISD). The ILA addresses the development regulations applicable to EISD educational facilities. Texas Local Government Code section 212.902 allows school districts and municipalities to enter interlocal agreements that provide for district specific development standards. The City of Austin executed the first Interlocal Agreement with EISD in 1994. That Agreement inadvertently expired in 2021. In accordance with City Code, the Planning Commission and Council are required to conduct a public hearing and act on adopting this lapsed ILA. Approval of the lapsed ILA is critical to EISD overall development timeline, as delays can materially impact delivery timelines and budgets associated with the school projects in development review. COA and EISD staff are in full support of the proposal and recommend approval. We ask that the Planning Commission provide Council with recommendations and act on June 25. The ILA is scheduled for Council public hearing and action on July 18. Including the EISD ILA, there are three ILAs that inadvertently expired in 2021 that have not been re-adopted. Staff have contacted the ISDs and two indicated a request for re-adoption. Should you have any questions, please contact Keith Mars, Assistant Director with the Development Services Department. He can be reached at (512) 466-4598 or email at keith.mars@austintexas.gov. LAND DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT WHEREAS, the City of Austin through its ordinances and regulations maintains land use controls, site development regulations, and water quality controls for the protection of the public health, safety and welfare of the people of the City of Austin and for the preservation of water quality as required by the State and Federal governments; WHEREAS, Eanes Independent School District is a political subdivision of the State of Texas charged with the education of children which has its own funding source and elected governing body separate from the City of Austin; WHEREAS, independe nt public school districts must meet certain construction standards and occupancy deadlines due to state mandated educational facility requirements and public …
M E M O R A N D U M Claire E. Hempel, Planning Commission Chair Planning Commissioners TO: FROM: Keith W. Mars, Assistant Director, Development Services Department DATE: June 25, 2024 SUBJECT: Lapsed Land Development Standards Interlocal Agreement – Leander ISD Chair Hempel, On June 25, 2024, the Planning Commission will conduct a public hearing and consider adopting a lapsed Land Development Standards interlocal agreement (ILA) between the City of Austin (COA) and the Leander Independent School District (LISD). The ILA addresses the development regulations applicable to LISD educational facilities. Texas Local Government Code section 212.902 allows school districts and municipalities to enter interlocal agreements that provide for district specific development standards. The City of Austin executed the first Interlocal Agreement with LISD in 1994. That Agreement inadvertently expired in 2021. In accordance with City Code, the Planning Commission and Council are required to conduct a public hearing and act on adopting this lapsed ILA. Approval of the lapsed ILA is critical to LISD overall development timeline, as delays can materially impact delivery timelines and budgets associated with the school projects currently in development review. COA and LISD staff are in full support of the proposal and recommend approval. We ask that the Planning Commission provide Council with recommendations and act on June 25. The ILA is scheduled for Council public hearing and action on July 18. Including the LISD ILA, there are three ILAs that inadvertently expired in 2021 that have not been re- adopted. Staff have contacted the ISDs and two indicated a request for re-adoption. Should you have any questions, please contact Keith Mars, Assistant Director with the Development Services Department. He can be reached at (512) 466-4598 or email at keith.mars@austintexas.gov.
Briefing on Density Bonus 90 (DB90) Paul Ray Books, Senior Planner Brendan Kennedy, Program Manager 2022 City Council adopted Ordinance No. 20220609-080, creating a second tier of the VMU program, referred to as VMU2, which allowed for increased height in exchange for increased community benefits. City Council adopted Ordinance No. 20221201-055, creating an incentive program that allows residential uses in commercial zoning districts, referred to as Residential in Commercial, which allowed for the construction of residential uses in exchange for increased community benefits. Ordinance No. 20220609-080, Ordinance No. 20221201-055, and Ordinance No. 20221201-056 were invalidated. Background 2023 2024 City Council adopted Ordinance No. 20240229-073 on an 8-2 vote, which created the Density Bonus 90 (DB-90) combining district and density bonus program with requirements and incentives mirroring VMU 2 provisions. Prior to the adoption, the Planning Commission recommended DB90 on a vote of 8-3-1 in February. 2 Requirements and Incentives Affordability – Rental: – 10% of units set-aside affordable to 50% Median Family Income (MFI); OR – 12% of units set-aside affordable to 60% MFI – Ownership: – 12% of units set-aside affordable to 80% MFI i. Requirements for ownership units may be satisfied by a fee in-lieu of on-site units Mix of Uses – Requirements for pedestrian-oriented commercial uses – Floors beyond the second must be residential Site Development Standards – Exemptions from standards include the following: – Minimum site area requirements – Maximum floor area ratio – Maximum building coverage – Minimum street side yard setback and interior yard setback – Minimum front yard setback – Article 10 Compatibility Standards Subchapter C Height – 30 ft in additional height from the base zone up to a maximum of 90 ft 3 DB90 Combining District Example Zoning String: CS-MU-DB90-CO-NP Base Zoning Districts Base Zones Description Base Max Height Max Height with Bonus Impervious Cover CS (CS-1) Commercial Services GR LO LR GO Community Commercial Limited Office Neighborhood Commercial General Office 60ft 60ft 40ft 40ft 60ft 90ft 90ft 70ft 70ft 90ft 95% 90% 70% 80% 80% 4 Compatibility Buffer 25’ Compatibility Buffer required along a property line shared with a triggering property: – 10’ Screening Zone with trees and shrubs – 15’ Restricted Zone with low- intensity uses such as driveways and fire lanes – Stormwater infrastructure allowed in the screening and restricted zones Screening for certain objects including vehicle lights, mechanical equipment, and refuse …
ORDINANCE NO. 20240229-073 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CITY CODE CHAPTER 25-2 TO CREATE A COkBIN NG D STR CT FOR DENSITY BONUS PROGRAMS; AMENDING CITY CODE CHAPTER 25-8 TO REGULATE COMPATIBILITY BUFFERS APPLICABLE TO DENSITY BONUS PROGRAMS; AND INITIATING REZONINGS. BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: PART 1. Subsection (F) of City Code Section 25-2-32 (Zoning Districts and Map Codes) is amended to add a new combining district that reads as follows: (F) Combining districts and map codes are as follows: (21) density bonus 90 .... DB90 PART 2. Division 6, Subchapter A, Article 2 of City Code Chapter 25-2 (Zoning) is amended to a new Section 25-2-181 to read: § 25-2-181 DENSITY BONUS CON B N-NG D STR CTS. (A) Density bonus (DB) combining districts authorize a particular property to participate in a voluntary density bonus or incentive program that provides modifications to development regulations or other regulatory-related benefits in exchange for community benefits. (B) DB90 Combining District allows residential uses on sites with certain commercial base zoning districts, modifies compatibility requirements, and grants additional height in exchange for income-restricted housing. PART 3. Division 6, Article 3, Subchapter C of City Code Chapter 25-2 (Zoning) is amended to add a new Section 25-2-652 to read: § 25-2-652 DENSITY BONUS 90 (DB90) CON B NING D-STR_CT REGULATIONS. (A) (B) This section establishes the applicable regulations for DB90 zoning. This section governs over a conflicting provision of this title or other ordinance unless the conflicting provision is less restrictive. Page 1 0 f 9 (C) To utilize the regulations described in Subsections (F) and (G), the site , must include DB90 and an applicant must comply with Subsection (E). s zoning (D) A DB90 combining district may be combined with the following base districts: Commercial Liquor Sales (CS-1); General Commercial Services (CS); Community Commercial (GR); Neighborhood Commercial (LR); General Office (GO); and Limited Office (LO). (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (1) (E) Affordability Requirements. Affordability Minimums - Ownership Units. If an applicant develops dwelling units for sale, this subdivision applies. (a) (b) An applicant must reserve a minimum of 12 percent of the residential units as affordable for ownership and occupancy by households earning 80 percent or less of the current Austin-Round Rock Metropolitan Statistical Area Median Family Income as determined by the Housing Director. An applicant for a proposed owner-occupied housing development may elect …
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From: Meade, Nikelle <Nikelle.Meade@huschblackwell.com> Sent: Tuesday, June 25, 2024 2:35 PM To: Meredith, Maureen <Maureen.Meredith@austintexas.gov>; Tomko, Jonathan <Jonathan.Tomko@austintexas.gov> Cc: c13fox@gmail.com; Harden, Joi <Joi.Harden@austintexas.gov>; Thomas, Eric <Eric.Thomas@austintexas.gov>; Brown, Destiny <Destiny.Brown@austintexas.gov>; nicole.carona@austintexas.gov Subject: RE: Letter for Support with Conditions- 4900 Gonzales St. External Email - Exercise Caution Maureen and Jonathan, After additional internal discussion and discussion with the Contact Team, we would like to have a little more time to come to a final agreement regarding the restriction Candi notes below. As such, the applicant would like to agree to the Contact Team’s request for postponement, but both we and the Contact Team agree to change the duration to July 9th rather than July 23rd. Nikelle Meade Partner HUSCH BLACKWELL 111 Congress Avenue, Suite 1400 Austin, TX 78701-4093 Direct: 512-479-1147 Mobile: 512-992-6001 Fax: 512-226-7373 Nikelle.Meade@huschblackwell.com huschblackwell.com | vCard vBio Husch Blackwell is a different kind of law firm— structured around our clients’ industries and built on a culture of selfless service. Our 1000+ lawyers collaborate across the U.S. from more than 20 offices and our virtual office, The Lin k, to provide uncommon solutions to our clients’ most complex challenges.
GOVALLE/JOHNSTON TERRACE NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN CONTACT TEAM “Strength Through Unity” To: Austin City Council and Planning Commission From: Govalle/Johnston Terrace Neighborhood Plan Contact Team Re: Austin Independent School District 4900 Gonzales St., Austin, TX 78702 Proposed zoning change from Civic to Mixed Use land use; P-NP to CS-MU-V-CO-DB90-NP Dear Council and Planning Commissioners, Please accept this letter on behalf of the Govalle/Johnston Terrace Neighborhood Plan Contact Team as an expression of: Support for the proposed zoning change of the Anita Coy Campus site located at 4900 Gonzales St., Austin, Tx 78702, from Civic to Mixed Use land use; P-NP to CS-MU-V-CO-DB90-NP, With the following conditions: ● 75 ft height limit. ● 12% of units designated 3 bedroom units. ● Limiting height for development that is closest to single family housing. ● Neighborhood accessible child care. The GJNPCT is agreeable to the applicant’s proposal to impose a private restrictive covenant between the contact team and AISD on the land that would restrict the height to a maximum of 75 feet. Please feel free to contact me with any questions or comments you might have regarding this case. Thank you, Candace Fox, Chair Govalle/Johnston Terrace Neighborhood Plan Contact Team c13fox@ 512-203-5208
PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES TUESDAY JUNE 25, 2024 The Planning Commission convened in a regular meeting on Tuesday, June 25, 2024, at Austin City Hall, Board and Commission Room, Room 1101, 301 W. Second Street, Austin, Texas. Commissioner Woods called the Planning Commission meeting to order at 6:08 p.m. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance: Alice Woods Felicity Maxwell Ryan Johnson Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Greg Anderson Grayson Cox Nadia Barrera-Ramirez Patrick Howard Danielle Skidmore Alberta Phillips Ex-Officio Members in Attendance: Jessica Cohen Ex-Officio Members in Attendance Remotely: Candace Hunter PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1 Approve the minutes of the Planning Commission regular meeting on June 11, 2024. The motion to approve Staff’s postponement request to July 9, 2024, was approved on the consent agenda on Commissioner Johnson’s motion, Commissioner Maxwell’s second on a 7-0 vote. Commissioner Cox and Commissioner Phillips were off the dais. Chair Hempel, Vice Chair Azhar, and Commissioners Haynes and Mushtaler were absent. PUBLIC HEARINGS 2. Plan Amendment: NPA-2023-0017.01 - Anderson Square, District 4 Location: 910, 912, 914 & 916, 1012 & 1012 ½, 1100, 1100 ½ & 1102 ½ W. Anderson Lane, 7905 ½ 8003, & 8005 Anderson Square and 7940, 7950, 8000, 8000 1/2 & 8002 Research Boulevard Service Road South Bound, Little Walnut Creek; Crestview/Wooten Combined Neighborhood Plan Owner/Applicant: Anderson Square Investments, LLC & C2G, LLC Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: Alice Glasco Consulting (Alice Glasco) Mixed Use to Higher Density Mixed Use land use Recommended Maureen Meredith, 512-974-2695, maureen.meredith@austintexas.gov Planning Department The motion to approve the Neighborhood’s postponement request to August 13, 2024 was approved on the consent agenda on Commissioner Johnson’s motion, Commissioner Maxwell’s second, on a 7-0 vote. Commissioner Cox and Commissioner Phillips were off the dais. Chair Hempel, Vice Chair Azhar, and Commissioners Haynes and Mushtaler were absent. 3. Rezoning: Location: C14-2023-0080 - Anderson Square, District 4 910, 912, 914 & 916, 1012 & 1012 ½, 1100, 1100 ½ & 1102 ½ W. Anderson Lane, 7905 ½ 8003, & 8005 Anderson Square and 7940, 7950, 8000, 8000 1/2 & 8002 Research Boulevard Service Road South Bound, Little Walnut Creek; Crestview/Wooten Neighborhood Plan Owner/Applicant: Anderson Square Investments, LLC & C2G, LLC Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: Alice Glasco Consulting (Alice Glasco) CS-MU-NP, CS-1-NP to CH-PDA-NP Recommended Sherri Sirwaitis, 512-974-3057, sherri.sirwaitis@austintexas.gov Planning Department 1. 2 Location: The motion to approve the Neighborhood’s postponement request to August 13, 2024 …
CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Joseph Bowie (Vela); Robert Thornton-V Chair (Alter, R); VACANT (Kelly), Kyle Smith (Pool), Bobbi Joe Foster (Ellis) Bill Harris(Alter), Robert Butler(Watson), Stephen Cox (Madison) REGULAR CALLED MEETING MECHANICAL AND PLUMBING BOARD Tuesday June 25 @ 9:30 AM- IN PERSON PERMITTING DEVELOPMENT CENTER/ 1st FLOOR, CONF RM 1401-1402 6310 WILHELMINA DELCO DR AUSTIN, TEXAS Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely by telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation. To register, contact rick.arzola@austintexas.gov Joseph Cooper(Fuentes), Ramon Perez(Velasquez), VACANT(Qadri) AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 10 speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES- 1. Approve the Minutes from Regular Called Meeting from March 27, 2024 DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. Austin Water- Laundry to Landscape. Local amendments to the 2024 Uniform Plumbing Code DISCUSSION and ACTION 3. Approve a recommendation for the Uniform Mechanical Code (UMC) 4. Approve a recommendation for the Uniform Plumbing Code (UPC) 5. Conduct officer elections for the Chair and Vice Chair. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS for July 23rd 2024 ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair access. If requiring Sign Language Interpreters or alternative formats, please give notice at least 2 days (48 hours) before the meeting date. Please call Rick Arzola at Development Services Department, Building Inspections, at (512) 974-2417, for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information of the Mechanical and Plumbing Board, please contact Rick Arzola at 512-974-2417
Laundry to Landscape: Local Amendments to the 2024 Uniform Plumbing Code Kevin Kluge, Water Conservation Manager May 28, 2024 Timeline for UPC-related Landscape Transformation Activities 2 Laundry to Landscape Installation Require laundry to landscape-ready plumbing • Mandatory for all new homes with laundry connections adjacent to an exterior wall • DSD plumbing inspection • Edwards Aquifer exclusions External system – voluntary for homeowner, permit required, education and incentive available Impact on affordable housing – neutral Plumbing Specifications for Laundry to Landscape Requirement New image displays roofing vent rather than an auto-vent No significant updates beyond venting Figure F 301.1(7) of the 2026 WEStand Homeowner education Information placard Update the 2015 Residential Gray Water Design Manual • Update permitting process, subsurface installation, and ordinances Propose expanded incentives • 100% of materials, up to $300 • Up to $300 for installation costs by a licensed irrigator 5 Questions?
City of Austin 2024 Technical Code Changes UMC & UPC Background The City of Austin updates the technical codes in accordance with the International Code Council (ICC), International Association of Plumbing & mechanical Officials (IAPMO) code cycle schedules. The International Codes are the most trusted source of model codes and standards. 2024 Uniform Mechanical Code Reducing Amendments GOAL: To minimize the number of amendments and return to model code. Reasons for amendments: 1. Council mandated 2. Business needs (chapter 1) 3. Clarification purposes 4. ISO rating Strikethrough means deleted from amendments – underline is a new amendment Amendment 1 104.1.1 Commercial Mechanical Change-Out Program. For buildings not covered under the Residential Code, the building official may establish, by rule, an inspection program for commercial mechanical components identified in this section or a change-out program authorized in other technical or building codes. The buildings must be located within the zoning jurisdiction of the City, outside of the zoning jurisdiction under agreement with a municipal utility district, or where the City provides electrical service. The program applies to replacing roof top equipment; refrigeration equipment; and heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) equipment. Amendment 2 CHAPTER 2: DEFINITIONS 202.1.1 Supplemental Definitions. The definitions in this subsection apply throughout this code and amend or supplement the definitions in Chapter 2 Alternate Water Source. Non-potable source of water that includes but is not limited to recycled manufacturing process water, air conditioner condensate, rainwater, storm water, gray water, black water, cooling tower blow down, and foundation drain water. Treatment System. A method, device or process for the treatment of the water quality of cooling tower blowdown, air conditioning condensate, or other onsite alternative water necessary for the authorized end uses provided under city and state permitting requirements contained in Chapters 15 and 16 of the City’s Adopted Plumbing Code & 30 TAC Chapter 210 Subchapter F. Note: These definitions were deleted at AW request. Amendment 3 305.3.1 Gas and Oil-Fired Furnaces. A float-operated automatic control valve shall be installed in the fuel supply line for a heating system that uses a gas or oil-fired furnace. The automatic control valve shall shut off fuel supply when floodwaters reach an elevation equal to the floor level of the spaces where the furnace equipment is installed. A manually operated gas valve that can be operated from a location above the regulatory flood datum (RFD) shall be provided in the …
Mechanical and Plumbing Board RECOMMENDATION 20240625-3 June 25, 2024 Date: Subject: Recommendation of 2024 Uniform Mechanical Code Motioned By: William Harris Seconded By: Joseph Cooper Recommendation A unanimous decision in a recommendation to adopt the 2024 Uniform Mechanical Code with City of Austin local ordinance. Description of Recommendation to Council 2024 Uniform Mechanical Code as amended by ordinance. Language approved by the Mechanical and Plumbing Board and City staff. Rationale: The board understands the importance of this recommendation to council as it is necessary to keep up with the changes in construction and modifications of codes through ordinances, education, contractor/builder licensing requirements and public awareness programs with participation in code development and administrative policies and procedures. In this recommendation, it continues to keep the Citizens of Austin healthy and safe and to ensure codes are updated to adopted give them a long-lasting mechanical system in homes and business with minimal maintenance requirements and to continue making Austin the most livable City of America. Vote: 7-0 For: Robert Thornton, William Harris, Joseph Cooper, Stephen Cox, Bobbi Jo Foster, Kyle Smith and Roman Perez Against: None Abstain: None Absent: Robert Butler and Joe Bowie Attest: Robert C. Thornton, Chair 1 of 1
Mechanical and Plumbing Board RECOMMENDATION 20240625-4 June 25, 2024 Date: Subject: Recommendation of 2024 Uniform Plumbing Code Motioned By: Joseph Cooper Seconded By: William Harris Recommendation A unanimous decision in a recommendation to adopt the 2024 Uniform Plumbing Code with City of Austin local ordinance. Description of Recommendation to Council 2024 Uniform Plumbing Code as amended by ordinance. Language approved by Mechanical and Plumbing Board and City Staff. Rationale: The board understands the importance of this recommendation to council as it is necessary to keep up with the changes in construction and modifications of codes through ordinances, education, contractor/builder licensing requirements and public awareness programs with participation in code development and administrative policies and procedures. In this recommendation, it continues to keep the Citizens of Austin healthy and safe and to ensure codes are updated to adopted give them a long-lasting plumbing system in homes and business with minimal maintenance requirements and to continue making Austin the most livable City of America. Vote: 7-0 For: Robet Thornton, Bill Harris, Joseph Cooper, Stephen Cox, Bobbi Jo Foster, Kyle Smith and Ramon Perez Against: None Abstain: None Absent: Robert Butler and Joe Bowie Attest: Robert C. Thornton, Chair 1 of 1
BOARD MEETING June 25, 2024 Mechanical and Plumbing Board APPROVED MINUTES The Mechanical and Plumbing Board convened in a Regular Called Meeting on June 25, 2024. The meeting took place at the Permitting Development Center at 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Drive. Chairman Thornton, called the Meeting to order at 9:32 a.m. Board Members in Attendance: Robert Thornton, Bill Harris, Joe Cooper, Stephen Cox, Bobbi Jo Foster, Kyle Smith and Ramon Perez Absent members: Blaine Butler and Joe Bowie Staff Members in Attendance: Tim Taylor (DSD), Charlie Ablanedo (DSD), Chad Watson (DSD), Todd Wilcox (DSD) Robert Stefani (AWU), Kevin Kluge (AWU) Eric Reynolds (AWU), Kevin Critendon(AWU) and Heather Cooke (AWU) GENERAL CITIZEN COMMUNICATION- John Mata from the International Association of Mechanical and Plumbing Association (IAPMO) was on hand to listen in and weigh in his support of the recommendation of the 2024 Uniform Mechanical and Uniform Plumbing Code. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: 1.The minutes from the February 27, 2024 meeting was approved as written. Board member Cooper made a motion to approve the minutes, Board member Smith second the motion. Motion passed 7-0. Board members Bowie and Butler were absent. DISCUSSION ITMES 2. Austin Water-Laundry to Landscape- Austin Water Kevin Kluge recapped on 3 local amendments that are being proposed to save water as part of the 2018 Water forward plan in strategy of the landscape transformation for new homes, which includes pressure reduction devices on new irrigation systems, limit irrigation areas and required laundry to landscape ready plumbing in new homes after January 2025. Laundry to landscape would be a requirement for new homes with laundry connections only adjacent to an exterior wall. These inspections would be enforced by DSD plumbing inspections and would not apply to homes built in the Edwards Aquifer recharge zone. Exterior systems which distribute water to the plants and trees, would be voluntary for homeowners and a permit would be required. Austin water will provide education and incentives for this. No impact on affordability. In the past board meeting, there were concerns regarding venting of the plumbing specifications and how to ensure that homeowners install this correctly. In coordination with International Association of Mechanical and Plumbing Code Officials and John Mata of IAPMO, design was approved to vent through the roof as means of alternative venting system. In terms of the education, a required placard would be placed on the 3-way valve providing homeowners that they are …
REGULAR CALLED MEETING of the HISPANIC/LATINO QUALITY OF LIFE RESOURCE ADVISORY COMMISSION June 25, 2024 at 6:00 P.M. CITY OF AUSTIN PERMITTING & DEVELOPMENT CENTER, ROOM 1401/1402 6310 WILHELMINA DELCO DR AUSTIN, TEXAS 78752 Some members of the Hispanic/Latino Quality of Life Resource Advisory Commission may be participating by videoconference. Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely, call or email Christi Vitela, 512-974-2792, christi.vitela@austintexas.gov. Kevin Jackson Jr Vanessa Maldonado Jesús Perales Leonor Vargas CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Ivanna Neri, Chair Daniela Silva, Vice Chair Amanda Afifi Dulce Castañeda Lyssette Galvan CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL AGENDA The first ten speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Approve the minutes of the Hispanic/Latino Quality of Life Resource Advisory Commission regular meeting on May 28, 2024. 1. 2. STAFF BRIEFINGS Staff briefing regarding demographic data from the City of Austin Demographer Office. DISCUSSION ITEMS 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Presentation by Jill Skinner and Deborah Nieves regarding Drive a Senior ATX. Presentation by Cathy McHorse regarding Affordable Child Care in the greater Austin area. Discussion on identifying goals for the Hispanic Latino Quality of Life Resource Advisory Commission. Presentation by Kathy Mitchell from Equity Action on the Community Investment Budget. Update on the recent work and accomplishments of the Joint Inclusion Committee. WORKING GROUP UPDATES FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair access. If requiring Sign Language Interpreters or alternative formats, please give notice at least 2 days (48 hours) before the meeting date. Please call Christi Vitela at the City Clerk’s Department, at 512-974-2792, for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Hispanic/Latino Quality of Life Resource Advisory Commission please contact Christi Vitela at 512-974-2792 or christi.vitela@austintexas.gov.
1. 2. HISPANIC/LATINO QUALITY OF LIFE RESOURCE ADVISORY COMMISSION REGULAR CALLED MEETING MINUTES Tuesday, May 28, 2024 The Hispanic/Latino Quality of Life Resource Advisory Commission convened in a regular called meeting on Tuesday, May 28, 2024, at City Hall, 301 W 2nd St in Austin, Texas. Chair Neri called the Hispanic/Latino Quality of Life Resource Advisory Commission Meeting to order at 6:05 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Ivanna Neri, Chair Daniela Silva, Vice Chair Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Amanda Afifi Dulce Castañeda Kevin Jackson Jr. Jesús Perales Leonor Vargas PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Cathy McHorse – Affordable Childcare Now Initiative APPROVAL OF MINUTES Approve the minutes of the Hispanic Latino Quality of Life Resource Advisory Commission’s regular meeting on 4/23/24. The minutes from the meeting on 04/23/2024 were approved on Vice Chair Silva’s motion, Commissioner Perales’s second on a 6-0 vote. Commissioner Jackson was off the dais. Commissioners Galvan and Maldonado were absent. STAFF BRIEFINGS Cara Bertron, Program Manager II - Planning Department - Sharing draft Equity-Based Preservation Plan for feedback. 1 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. The presentation was given by Cara Bertron, Program II, Historic Preservation Office, Planning Department. DISCUSSION ITEMS Discuss FY25 budget recommendation updates. Chair Neri, Vice Chair Silva and Commissioner Afifi provided updates. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS Approve a Budget & Policy Priorities Workgroup. No action taken. Approve a Language Access Workgroup. The motion to approve the formation of a Language Access Workgroup to follow up on Recommendation 20240326-010 and possibly provide another report or recommendation was approved on Commissioner Afifi’s motion, Vice Chair Silva’s second on a 6-1 vote. Commissioner Castañeda voted nay. Commissioners Galvan and Maldonado were absent. Commissioner Afifi will primarily lead the Language Access Workgroup and Vice Chair Silva will provide secondary support. Approve a Public Safety & Immigrant Affairs Workgroup. The motion to approve the formation of a Public Safety & Immigrant Affairs Workgroup to monitor Senate Bill 4 and provide a budget recommendation was approved on Vice Chair Silva’s motion, Commissioner Vargas’s second on a 7-0 vote. Commissioners Galvan and Maldonado were absent. The Public Safety & Immigrant Affairs Workgroup membership includes Chair Neri and Commissioners Castañeda, Perales and Vargas. Approve an Arts and Culture Workgroup. The motion to approve the formation of an Arts and Culture Workgroup to improve the application process for culture and arts funding and provide feedback regarding Spanish speaking access was approved on Vice Chair …
¿Porqué Invertir en Cuidado Infantíl Económico? Apoya a las familias trabajadoras: El acceso a guarderías económicas es esencial para las familias trabajadoras y que desean participar en la educación o capacitación para empleo. Al ampliar los servicios de cuidado infantil, ayudamos para que los padres mantengan sus empleos y procuren avances profesionales, que utlimadamente resulta en mejor estabilidad económica y desarrollo de nuestra comunidad. Programas de calidad en la primera infancia tienen un impacto significativo en el éxito futuro de los niños: Los que asisten a estos programas tienen cinco veces más probabilidades de leer con competencia en tercer grado, graduarse, y asistir a la universidad. Cuando invertimos en el cuidado infantíl, invertimos en el futuro de nuestros hijos. Programas de calidad extracurriculares y los de verano aumentan las habilidades académicas y desarrollan habilidades de los jóvenes para futuras carreras, mejoran su asistencia escolar, apoyan la salud mental y física, y las familias trabajadoras se benefician porque sus hijos participan en actividades sanas cuando no hay clases. Acceso al cuidado infantíl no solo apoya a los padres que trabajan, sino que también contribuye a mejorar la educación de los niños: Permite que los padres mantengan mejor equilibrio entre el trabajo y la vida personal; más felicidad para las familias, crea comunidades fuertes y vibrantes. Los Fondos Serían Para: Mayor Acceso con impacto a 10,000 niños anualmente incluyendo más horas y en las zonas más necesitadas. Costos más económicospara familias en diversas condiciones, ayudando a cubrir la diferencia entre el costo de cuidado infantíl y lo que las familias pueden pagar. Mejores sueldos y capacitación para reclutar, instruir, y retener personal de las guarderías. “ “ El cuidado infantíl económico es la salvación de las familias que luchan para sobrevivir. Por eso estamos tomando este paso gigantesco para remediar la carga económica de las familias trabajadoras y asegurar que todo niño de cualquier condición económica pueda acceder el cuidado y ambiente acogedor merecido”. Judge Andy Brown La falta de cuidado infantíl económico retrasa nuestra economía, comercios, y familias, sin duda. Por lo tanto, yo apoyo totalmente aumentar la inversión pública en programas de cuidado infantíl y aprendizaje. Acceso al cuidado infantíl de calidad y económico, no solo es cuestión de familias- es cuestión de la fuerza laboral, y económico que impacta a las empresas en todo sector. Inversiones en el cuidado infantíl deberían ser consideradas como inversiones de infrastructura". Bobby Jenkins, …
Coalition Meeting June 20, 2024 Affordable Childcare Now is a broad coalition convened by United Way for Greater Austin that comprises of Travis County civic organizations, businesses, and community members who support equitable access to affordable, quality childcare for all. 3 Benefits of Quality Childcare 7 The Case for Significant Investments in Childcare ➔ Workforce ➔ Affordability ➔ Accessibility ➔ School Readiness ➔ Ongoing School Success ➔ Market Failure ➔ Equity ➔ Social Returns “It’s time to start treating childcare as essential infrastructure — just as worthy of funding as roads and fiber optic cables.” Melinda Gates, 2021 8 Background: ➔The Success By 6 Coalition (SX6) has coordinated community-wide early childhood efforts since 2012. There are more than 100 organizations in the Coalition including local ISD’s, nonprofit partners, childcare programs, and County & City programs. ➔The Children’s Funding Project has provided technical assistance to support SX6 strategic planning to conduct a local cost analysis to understand gaps in funding for our early childhood education systems. It used revenue and local costs from 60 different For Profit and Nonprofit centers ➔Formed in 2000, the Learn All the Time Network (LATT) is the central Texas organizing intermediary for afterschool and summer programs. ➔LATT consists of 40 youth-service organizations including local ISDs, Travis County and City of Austin programs, and nonprofit providers. 10 Goals & Guiding Principles ➔ Increase Access ➔ Increase Access ➔ Improve Affordability ➔ Improve Affordability ➔ Invest in Quality ➔ Invest in Quality ➔ Grow the Workforce ➔ Grow the Workforce ➔ Strengthen the System ➔ Strengthen the System Adapted from Travis County Court Briefing ➔ Ground Solutions in Data ➔ Ground Solutions in Data ➔ Seek Equity ➔ Seek Equity ➔ Leverage Existing Assets ➔ Leverage Existing Assets ➔ Ensure Accountability and ➔ Ensure Accountability and Efficiency Efficiency 11 Recommended Strategies for Investment Collectively, we are bringing four proposed strategies for investing dedicated funding to increase access to affordable, high-quality child care on the cradle to career continuum. The Children’s Funding Project (CFP) Working Group identified strategies to increase access to early childhood care. Commissioner Travillion advocated and collaborated with Learn All the Time to develop strategies to provide afterschool/ summer care for school age children. Adapted from Travis County Court Briefing ➔ Expand Slots Early Childhood Afterschool/Summer ➔ Expand care in early ◆ ◆ morning, evening and weekend hours ➔ Build quality and capacity Early Childhood Afterschool/Summer …
