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20200624-D2: Concern that Parking Meters Along Parkland Create Equity Access Issues — original pdf
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION Parks and Recreation Board Create Equity Access Issues Recommendation Number: 20200624-D2: Concern that Parking Meters Along Parkland WHEREAS, it is the goal of the Parks and Recreation Department, the City of Austin, and Imagine Austin to ensure that citizens have equitable access to publicly funded parkland for recreation and adequate exercise, under the Strategic Direction 2023 goals to “Improve Access for All” and to “Offer Relief from Urban Life”; and WHEREAS, at present, there are relatively few Capital Metro lines or protected bike lanes that run to main public parks and pools, specifically Deep Eddy Pool, Barton Springs Pool, and the Ann & Roy Butler Hike-and-Bike Trail, which are unique within the city but far from many neighborhoods; and WHEREAS, similar access to year-round pool facilities and major parks is not equitably distributed across the city; and WHEREAS, there is a push by city officials to meter parking everywhere, to encourage more frequent vehicle turnover, but metering access to public parklands potentially limits or denies access to some taxpaying citizens; and WHEREAS, paying for metered parking is prohibitive for many Austinites who want to use parks regularly to exercise; and WHEREAS, it is possible to better educate the public about available access by bike trail or about bus routes with reasonably timed schedules; and WHEREAS, safer and more visible bike parking, along with safer bike routes through the city, are needed to encourage modes of transportation other than cars or buses; and WHEREAS, Austin has extremely hot summers that may prohibit some citizens from walking, scootering, or biking to such parkland amenities. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED the Parks and Recreation Board recommends to the City Council that the City of Austin not install metered parking around public parkland amenities (trails, parks, pools) until there is adequate, affordable, reasonably quick, and equitable public transportation for taxpayers to access these amenities for recreation and exercise. Metered parking makes sense only at park facilities which have frequent transit. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED the Parks and Recreation Board strongly encourages the City to implement more of the pedestrian and bike routes to major parks recommended in the Zilker Park Working Group final report of June 7, 2019, allowing safer access to the pools and parks for those not in cars or buses.
20200624-004a: John Trevino Park Master Plan — original pdf
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION Hispanic Quality of Life Commission Recommendation Number: 20200624-004a John Treviño Park Master Plan WHEREAS, the Final Draft Master Plan for John Treviño Jr. Metropolitan Park, dated February 2020, from the Austin Parks and Recreation Department (PARD) states, “The success of John Treviño Jr. Metropolitan Park will come from connecting the site’s rich layers of ecology and heritage to the legacy of John Treviño Jr. This place seeks to grow the relationship between surrounding communities and this land by supporting opportunities that could only happen here and that resonate with residents;” and WHEREAS, the PARD states community event and small group presentations in June 2019 “helped shape the park’s development of values,” and the “What We’ve Heard” community meeting in July 2019 “focused on whether the preliminary approach, vision, and values for the park were accurately representative of community members’ own goals and hopes for Treviño Park;” and WHEREAS, skate park received 3 recommendations in the summarized list of meeting and survey responses to the question, “What would you like to see or do at John Treviño Jr. Metropolitan Park?” and was one out of over 1,000 elements and ideas mentioned; and WHEREAS, at Community Meeting #3 and small group presentations in August 2019, the “design team presented four preliminary concepts that explored different strategies for character, distribution, and movement through the park,” and the PARD states “The majority of general comments voiced advocacy for a BMX/mountain bike track and skate park for all skills and ages,” which was not strongly advocated for in the past meetings; and WHEREAS, the PARD goes on, “Other comments included support for ADA access throughout the site, nature preservation/wildlife, bird watching, open space, disc golf, running trails, a cultural center, agriculture, public boat access, sand volleyball, and roller skating,” which were recommended in previous meetings; and WHEREAS, results of Community Meeting #4 survey reflected “the input of 428 community stakeholders and event participants who completed the survey to guide the master planning team in developing priorities for future park development,” and “the Field and the River were identified as the highest park zone priorities in the community survey, and the top five priorities for specific programming within the park were hiking/walking trails, fishing pier, boardwalk, agriculture + food garden, and nature play;” and WHEREAS, these same results indicate skate park in the ravine and BMX pump track in the field as the lowest …
20200624-5.a: in support of City Council allocating an additional $5 million in support of Arts Non-profits — original pdf
ARTS COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION 20200624-5.a Date: Subject: 6-24-2020 Arts Commission Recommendation on Austin Non-profit Arts Organizations’ request for $5M in additional funding specifically for non-profit arts organizations of all sizes to retain jobs and sustain operations and remain open during this pandemic and economic crisis. Seconded By: Commissioner Bears Rebecca Fonte Motion By: Commissioner Lulu Flores Recommendation Request that City Council approve an emergency appropriation of $5 Million additional funds for Austin non-profit arts organizations for job retention and sustaining operations during the pandemic to be allocated to, and distributed by, the COA Cultural Arts Division under the guiding principal of working toward equity. Description of Recommendation to Council The Arts Commission, in support of the Arts community, recommends that Austin City Council designate $5 Million in emergency funding to Austin non-profit Arts organizations for their use in retaining jobs, and to assist them in sustaining their operations in this time of economic crisis during the COVID 19 pandemic. Acknowledging the support the creative sector has already received from the City of Austin, this funding would be in addition to the $5M CARES Act funding for the Creative Sector already approved by Council on 5/28/20 which is specific to individual artists, musicians and creatives. Without this dedicated funding, Austin risks dramatic losses to one of its most valuable assets, the broad and diverse creative arts sector. The $5 Million in emergency funds would be allocated to COA Cultural Arts Division for process and distribution. The guidelines would incorporate an equity-driven process as outlined by the City of Austin Equity Office ensuring that historically underserved (ALAANA/BIPOC) and marginalized (LGBTQIA/Disability) non-profit arts organizations are equitably served. Guidelines for eligibility and distribution would be developed by the Cultural Arts Division staff with the advice of the Arts Commission. Rationale: The COVID-19 pandemic has generated an unforeseen and unparalleled economic crisis in our community, our state, our country, and the world. Its tolls have been not only on human life, but also on the economic life of our businesses and organizations. Austin arts organizations, already reeling from displacement due to the rapid growth and development of our city, are now faced with unprecedented financial challenges brought on by the necessary but drastic responses at stemming the spread of the pandemic, including closures, stay at home orders and social distancing. Arts organizations of all sizes have lost their traditional revenue streams and are bearing huge losses …
Backup_JSC_20200624_Austin Community Climate Update Presentation — original pdf
Aust in Communit y Climat e Plan 2020 Revision 6/ 24/ 20 JSC Schedule June First full draft of the plan July Reviews and Revisions by Staff and Steering Committee Aug. Boards & Commissions + Public Comment Period Sept . Finalize and present to council How w as t his plan creat ed? • • • • • • • 24 City Staff 120 Community Members (NGO, Govt, Business) 12 Ambassadors • • Overall • • 50% People of Color 54% Women 4 Equity Trainings 5 Community Workshops (over 250 attendees) 14 Steering Committee Meetings 60+ Advisory Group Meetings 50+ Interviews by Ambassadors Aust in’s Communit y-w ide Greenhouse Gas Invent ory Net -zero by 2050 → Net -zero by 2040 Draft Goals & St rat egies A Plan Among Plans 5 Plan Sect ions: • Sustainable Buildings • Transportation Electrification • Transportation & Land Use • Natural Systems • Consumption Water Forward Plan Austin Energy Generation Plan CapMetro - Project Connect Land Use Code Revision Zero Waste Master Plan Aust in Communit y Climat e Plan Austin Strategic Mobility Plan & Smart Mobility Roadmap Summary 17 Goals - What needs to be accomplished by 2030 to keep us on track 71 Strategies - What should be implemented in the next 5 years to make progress Centered on Equity Throughout ● P rioritize ince ntive s a nd ta rge t communica tions towa rds low income communitie s a nd communitie s of color ● S pe cific focus on Anti-Dis pla ce me nt ● Focus on a J us t Tra ns ition (tra ining a nd jobs ) for ne w indus trie s a nd te chnology ● P rioritize He a lth be ne fits for the Ea s te rn Cre s ce nt ● Involve communitie s of color in ongoing le a rning a nd s tudie s SUSTAINABLE BUILDINGS Sust ainable Buildings Goal 1: All new buildings will be Net Zero Carbon by 2030, and all exist ing buildings will be Net Zero Carbon by 2040, while st riving t o reduce energy burden across t he cit y. • • • • • • • • • • • • • Ensure benefits flow to under-resourced communities Enhance accessibility of energy information and understanding New energy building codes and full electrification of buildings Equitable workforce development for emerging technologies …
Backup_JSC_20200624_Community Resilience Trust — original pdf
Community Resilience Trust ATX It started as a question: How do we make Austin the most equitable city, starting with COVID-19? Community Resilience Trust ATX 1. Provide a community-driven, holistic, strategic and systemic response to this pandemic in the short term, and 2. Develop our resilience as a community in the long term. Contact Us Perspectives Included Food Universities City Staff Black Infographics Latino Media Advocacy Undocumented Marketing Recently Incarcerated Design Transportation LGBTQIA+ Government Research Housing Disaster Recovery Environment Medical Education Funding Asian Small Business Community Resilience Trust in Action Strategic Partnerships Daily Meetings Collaborative Projects Communications Research & Design Amplification of Events & Projects What We’ve Produced Research & Briefings Culturally Relevant Website Infographics AISD Response Support PPE Re-allocation Amplified Events Funding Community Nonprofits Facebook Group Service Experience Survey Community Strategies Food Systems Minute with the Mayor Input to Officials Prisons & Juveniles Mobile Clinics Resource Aggregation Convergence of Worlds Diverse & Representative Stakeholder Partnership EQUITY HEALING Standing in the Future Listening to Listening Responsible Inclusive Accessible Consent-based TRANSFORMATION SYSTEMS DESIGN Human-Centered Strategic Actionable Strategic Approach 1. What are the key issues influencing outcomes? (Lived experience + Data) 2. What is at the source of the issue? (What is happening causally?) 3. Where does the inequity lie? Where is the integrity lacking? (Policies, practices, training, gatekeepers, etc.) 4. What are the leverage points to impact that issue at the source? (Who to talk to, opportunities to influence, public pressure points) 5. What are we as a group going to take on or who could we support that is already addressing it? Build Team Assess Need Communicate Find Gaps Research Build Trust Resolve Conflict Create Strategies Design Solutions Collaborate Formalize Develop Workability Create Strategies Design Solutions Collaborate Fundraise Duplicate Success Build Capacity Share the Model FORMING STORMING NORMING PERFORMING CRT Evolution QUARTERLY UPDATE PROGRESS MILESTONES Established Mid-March ● Cohort grew from 8 to 30+ ● CRT Facebook Community ● CoVid Website Launched ● Successful in Move to Phase 5 ● Stay Home / Work Safe Infographic ● Design Team Formation ● 8k Food Delivery Program ● Facebook Group Started ● AISD Equity Group ● Pregnant Mamas Group ● Translation Team ● Anti-Racist Lens April Update ● Cap Metro & AISD Partner re: Wifi ● Protocols Infographics ● Minute w/ The Mayor ● Frontline Worker Design Workshop ● Testing Research ● Food Project In Full Swing ● Cohort grew to 100+ …
Approved Minutes — original pdf
PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD Wednesday, June 24, 2020 – 3:00-4:30pm Minutes The Parks and Recreation Board convened in a special meeting on Wednesday, June 24, 2020 via videoconference in Austin, Texas. Chair Lewis called the meeting to order at 3:07pm. Board Members in Attendance: Chair Dawn Lewis; Vice Chair Romteen Farasat; Laura Cottam Sajbel; Richard DePalma; Anna DiCarlo; Sarah Faust; Francoise Luca; Kate Mason-Murphy; Fred Morgan; Nina Rinaldi and Kimberly Taylor. Staff in Attendance: Kimberly McNeeley; Liana Kallivoka; Lucas Massie; Suzanne Piper; Anthony Segura; Scott Grantham; Jim Kotick; Charles Mabry; Gabrielle Restivo; Margaret Stenz and Sammi Curless. A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The minutes from the meeting of May 27, 2020 were approved on Board Member Morgan motion, Board Member Taylor second on an 11-0 vote. B. STAFF BRIEFINGS AND REPORTS* 1. Census 2020 Presentation made by John Lawler, Census Program Manager, Travis County. C. NEW BUSINESS: PRESENTATION, DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ITEMS CONSENT 1. Recommendation to the Parks and Recreation Director to approve a five-year extension to the Contract between the City of Austin and Lone Star Riverboat, Inc. for the Excursion Boat Operation on Lady Bird Lake. Board Member DePalma made a motion to approve on consent the recommendation to the Parks and Recreation Director to approve a five-year extension to the Contract between the City of Austin and Lone Star Riverboat, Inc. for the Excursion Boat Operation on Lady Bird Lake; Board Member Farasat seconded the motion. The motion passed on a vote of 11-0. 2. Recommendation to the City Council to authorize the negotiation and execution of an agreement with the successful proposer, Texas Rowing Center, Inc., to provide management and operation of a boating concession on Lady Bird Lake. Page 1 of 4 Board Member Morgan made a motion to recommend to the City Council the negotiation and execution of an agreement with the successful proposer, Texas Rowing Center, Inc., to provide management and operation of a boating concession on Lady Bird Lake; Board Member DePalma seconded the motion. The motion passed on a vote of 11-0. 3. Recommendation to the City Council to authorize the negotiation and execution of an Interlocal Cooperation Agreement Amendment between the City of Austin and Capital Area Council of Governments for the direct management of the congregate meal service offered at nine Parks and Recreation Department sites and one Austin Public Health site. Board Member DePalma made a motion to …
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Water and Wastewater Commission June 24, 2020 Budget Committee Meeting Minutes Approved: July 15, 2020 The Water and Wastewater Commission Budget Committee convened in a meeting on June 24, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. via videoconferencing. Committee Members in Attendance: Susan Turrieta (Chair), Travis Michel (Vice-Chair), Jesse Penn, William Moriarty A. CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 10:03 a.m. by Chair Turrieta. B. APPROVAL OF MINUTES C. DISCUSSION ITEMS: Approval of the Draft Meeting Minutes of the May 30, 2019 and May 20, 2020 Budget Committee Meetings. Approved by the Budget Committee on Vice-Chair Michel’s Motion and Commissioner Penn’s second on a 4-0 vote with Commissioner Fisher absent. 1. Austin Water Financial Forecast FY 2021-2025 2. FY2020 and FY2021 Revenue Update 3. Budget Committee Report Discussion 4. FY 2021 Budget Schedule Austin Water Assistant Director David Anders and staff presented FY 2020-2021 revenue update, budget schedule, financial forecast and discussed budget committee report with the Budget Committee Members. D. VOTING ITEMS FROM COMMITTEE 1. Budget Committee Report Recommended approval to update the Budget Committee Report to present before the full Water and Wastewater Commission by the Budget Committee on Commissioner Penn’s Motion and Commissioner Moriarty’s second on a 4-0 vote with Commissioner Fisher absent. E. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS NONE. F. ADJOURN The meeting was adjourned at 10:41 a.m. by Chair Turrieta. 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 at least 4 days notice before the meeting date. Please call Blanca Madriz at the Austin Water Utility Department at 512-972-0115, for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711.
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ARTS COMMISSION WEDNESDAY, JUNE 24, 2020 – 1-2:30pm VIA VIDEOCONFERENCING CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Jaime Castillo – Chair, Michelle Polgar – Vice Chair, Brett Barnes, Lulu Flores, Bears Rebecca Fonte, Felipe Garza, kYmberly Keeton, Amy Mok, Rick Van Dyke, Celina Zisman MINUTES seconded: Barnes CALL TO ORDER 1:02pm 1. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION The speakers signed up prior to noon on Tuesday, June 23 will each be allowed a three minute Allotment to address their concerns regarding only items posted on the agenda. Motion to set the speaker time to 2.5 minutes Motioned: Flores For: 7-0 Commissioner Keeton absent Commissioners Garza and Mok not on the dais Commissioners Garza and Mok arrived on the dais Chris Cowden – Center for Women & Their Work - Consider women as an underserved population when considering funding as part of the members of the LGBT and Disability communities Ethan Azarian – Will funds awarded in FY 21 be a percentage of what was awarded in FY 20? Sylvia Orozco – Mexic-Arte Museum - Look at the current funding source, seek out alternative sources. Appreciates the use of an equity lens, but need to look at the history as a whole. Alma Saucedo – Austin International Drag Foundation - pleased to see that racial equity has been a focus in the funding matrix 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a. Approve the minutes for the Arts Commission Regular Meeting on June 17, 2020 Motion to approve minutes for the Arts Commission Regular Meeting on June 17, 2020 Motioned: Polgar Passes on Consent Seconded: Mok 3. STAFF BRIEFINGS a. FY 21 Cultural Funding update, Meghan Wells, Cultural Arts Division Manager 4. OLD BUSINESS a. Discussion and Action Items i. Discussion and possible on the FY 21 Cultural Funding Matrix no action taken Seconded: Mok 5. NEW BUSINESS a. Discussion and Possible Action on Advocacy Letter to Council Motion to add additional language to direct the potential allocation of the recommended funds to the draft recommendation Motioned: Flores Vote: 7-0-2 For: Mok, Flores, Zisman, Barnes, Castillo, Polgar, Garza Against: none Abstain: Van Dyke, Fonte Commissioner Keeton absent 6. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS None ADJOURNMENT: 2:32pm 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 …
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REGULAR MEETING Date: June 24, 2020 BUILDING AND STANDARDS COMMISSION MINUTES The Building and Standards Commission (BSC) convened remotely via video conference for a regular meeting on Wednesday, June 24, 2020. The meeting was available for viewing at http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live. Commission Members in Attendance: Andrea Freiburger, Chair; Pablo Avila, Vice Chair; Commissioners: Jessica Mangrum, Wordy Thompson, Timothy Stostad, James Briceno, John Green, Elizabeth Mueller, Sade Ogunbode, Edgar Farrera* and Ex Officio/Fire Marshall, Tom Vocke. Edgar Farrera was not present when the meeting was called to order. He was present after the Commission approved the February 26, 2020 meeting minutes. Commissioner Natalya Sheddan was absent. Staff in Attendance: Melanie Alley, Code Review Analyst/BSC Coordinator; Robert Moore, Division Manager; Marlayna Wright, Investigator; James Candelas, Program Specialist; Justin Brummer, Supervisor; Kenneth Nettle, Inspector, Jason Ortiz, Inspector, Phillip Bossley, Inspector, Tamara Kurtz, Business Process Consultant Sr. and Brandon Carr, Assistant City Attorney. CALL TO ORDER Chair Andrea Freiburger called the Commission Meeting to order at 6:33 p.m. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Commissioner Elizabeth Mueller moved to approve the minutes from the June 24, 2020 regular meeting seconded by Commissioner Sade Ogunbode. The motion passed on a 9-0-1 vote with a correction to Commissioner Avila’s name; thus, approving the June meeting minutes. PUBLIC HEARINGS Case(s): Case Number(s) 1. CL 2020-040829 Street Address 5315 Aurora Drive Owner(s) Roger W. Smith Caroline Trimarco, Property Manager represented the property owner at the hearing. The cited property is an unoccupied building in the rear of the property. Chair Freiburger admitted Staff’s Exhibits 1, 2A-F. Commissioner Mangrum made the motion to adopt the proposed findings of fact and conclusions of law and adopt Staff’s recommended order for repair within 45 days from the date the order is mailed, with penalties of $250 to begin to accrue on the 46th day if not in compliance. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Green. The motion carried 10-0. Commissioner Natalya Sheddan was absent. 2. CL 2020-040603 CL 2020- 017845 CL 2020-017849 1500 Royal Crest Drive (aka The Element Austin Apartments) Building 6 (Landing and Retaining Wall); Building 9 (Retaining Wall) Building 10 (Retaining Wall) Phoebe Austin LP c/o Mathew S. Meza 1 3. Cassandra Shanbaum, Attorney and Registered Agent and J.J. Bailey, Property Manager represented the property owner at the hearing. Ms. Shanbaum requested the BSC to continue the case to October. She stated construction was starting next week. Inspector Ortiz stated the Building 6 …
Approved Minutes_JSC_20200624 — original pdf
Item 1 JOINT SUSTAINABILITY COMMITTEE SPECIAL MEETING MEETING MINUTES June 24, 2020 The Joint Sustainability Committee convened in a special meeting on June 24, 2020 via videoconferencing. Chair Kaiba White called the Board Meeting to order at 1:02 pm. Board Members in Attendance: Kaiba White Chair, Nhat Ho, Fisayo Fadelu, Rob Schneider, Holt Lackey, Melissa Rothrock, Karen Magid, David Carroll, Alberta Phillips Board Members Absent: Kelly Davis, Karen Hadden, Katie Coyne Vice-Chair City Staff in Attendance: Zach Baumer, Phoebe Romero CALL TO ORDER CITIZEN COMMUNICATION The speakers who registered in advance for public comment have three minutes each to address items on the agenda at this time. • No citizen communication. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a) May 27, 2020 meeting of the Joint Sustainability Committee • Motion to approve (Commissioner Schneider), second (Commissioner Ho), 7 approved, 0 opposed, 1 abstained. 2. NEW BUSINESS a) Update on the Austin Community Climate Plan Revision (Discussion and/or possible action) • Update on schedule and overview of engagement process • Overview of how equity was evaluated • Overview of draft goals and strategies b) Community Resilience Trust (Discussion and/or possible action) • Organization started by Earth Day Austin board members Janis Bookout and Ruben Cantu to develop a community-driven, holistic response to the COVID-19 pandemic • Collaborating with organizations like Central Texas Allied Health Institute and Huston-Tillotson University to focus on removing silos within the response system and having a comprehensive, cross-sectional approach • Developing work plan to move forward with various focus areas including APD accountability, civic engagement, COVID-19 and disproportionately affected communities and food access. c) Commission members report back on any relevant discussions from their respective boards and commissions – (Discussion and/or possible action) • None discussed FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS • None discussed Motion to adjourn (Commissioner White). Meeting adjourns at 2:32 pm. 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 Zach Baumer with the Office of Sustainability at 512-974-2836, for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Joint Sustainability Committee, please contact Zach Baumer at (zach.baumer@austintexas.gov or 512-974-2836).
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B-01 (NPA-2019-0022.01 - 200 Academy; District 9) — original pdf
Conor Kenny, Chair Planning Commission Members MEMORANDUM ************************************************************************ TO: FROM: DATE: RE: Maureen Meredith, Senior Planner Planning and Zoning Department June 16, 2020 NPA-2019-0022.01_200 Academy Dr. Applicant Indefinite Postponement Request ************************************************************************ The Applicant requests an indefinite postponement of the above-referenced plan amendment case. Please see the attached email from Richard Weiss, the Applicant’s agent. The postponement request was made in a timely manner and meets the Planning Commission’s policy. Attachment: Email from Richard Weiss Map of property location 1 of 3B-1 From: Richard Weiss Sent: Tuesday, June 02, 2020 9:39 AM To: Meredith, Maureen <Maureen.Meredith@austintexas.gov>; Chris@ Cc: Burns, Roderick <Roderick.Burns@austintexas.gov> Subject: RE: Status?- NPA-2019-0022.01_200 Academy HI Maureen We are working on our TIA for 200 Academy but would like to request an indefinite postponement until it is complete. thanks Best, Richard Weiss, AIA President 3355 Bee Cave Road #303, Austin Texas 78746 Studio: 512.447.6806 • richard@weissarc.com www.weissarchitecture.com 2 of 3B-1 3 of 3B-1
B-02 (NPA-2019-0003.01 - David Chapel Missionary Baptist Church; District 1) — original pdf
Conor Kenny, Chair Planning Commission Members MEMORANDUM ************************************************************************ TO: FROM: DATE: RE: NPA-2019-0003.01– David Chapel Missionary Baptist Church 2201, 2203, 2207, 2211, 2301 E. Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd 1805 and 1807 Ferdinand St. 1803 and 1807 Chestnut Ave. Staff Postponement Request Maureen Meredith, Senior Planner Planning and Zoning Department June 16, 2020 ************************************************************************ Staff requests a postponement of the above-referenced plan amendment case from the June 23, 2020 Planning Commission hearing to the August 11, 2020 hearing date to allow time for the submission and review of the associated zoning case. The postponement request was made in a timely manner and meets the Planning Commission’s policy. Attachment: Map of property location 1 1 of 2B-2 2 2 of 2B-2
B-03 (NPA-2019-0015.01 - 5010 & 5102 Heflin Lane; District 1) — original pdf
Planning Commission hearing: June 23, 2020 NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN AMENDMENT REVIEW SHEET East MLK Combined Neighborhood Plan DATE FILED: July 31, 2019 May 26, 2020 5010 & 5102 Heflin Lane 5010 & 5102 Heflin Lane January 14, 2020 NPA-2019-0015.01 NEIGHORHOOD PLAN: CASE#: PROJECT NAME: PC DATES: ADDRESS/ES: DISTRICT AREA: SITE AREA: APPLICANT/OWNER: AGENTS: TYPE OF AMENDMENT: Change in Future Land Use Designation Approx. 5.11 acres 1 Ron Thrower, Thrower Design Heflin Phase I LLC Base District Zoning Change Related Zoning Case: C14-2020-0022 From: Single Family To: High Density Single Family From: SF-4A-NP To: SF-6-NP NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN ADOPTION DATE: November 7, 2002 PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: Pending Previous Actions: January 14, 2020 – Indefinite postponement on the consent agenda at the request of the applicant. Close the Public Hearing and approve the consent agenda.– J. Thompson -- 1st;C. Kenny -- 2nd Vote: 9 -0-3 [J. Shieh recused himself from this case. C. Llanes Pulido off the dais. A. Azhar; C. Hempel; P. Seeger were absent.] May 26, 2020 – Postponement at the request of the staff to June 9, 2020 on the consent agenda. Close the Public Hearing and approve the consent agenda.– C. Hempel -- 1st; R. Schneider -- 2nd Vote: 12-0-1 [J. Shieh recused himself from this case. F. Kazi recused himself from item B. 10. C. Llanes-Pulido was absent.] June 9, 2020 – Planning Commission meeting voided due to technical difficulties with broadcast. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends -- High Density Single Family 1 NPA-2019-0015.01 1 of 32B-3 Planning Commission hearing: June 23, 2020 BASIS FOR STAFF’S RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends a ‘High Density Single Family’ future land use category because it would be compatible with residential housing adjacency; provide owner occupied infill housing along with a public amenity (a pocket park); and is supported by housing policies and text found in the Imagine Austin Comprehensive Plan, the East MLK Combined Neighborhood Plan, and the Austin Strategic Housing Blueprint. Below are policies excerpted from the East MLK Combined Neighborhood Plan that supports infill housing and small-lot single family housing in this portion of the planning area, which specifically calls out Heflin Lane to allow a mix of residential types and small lot single family housing. Goal 1: Preserve established residential areas and improve opportunities for home ownership by promoting the rehabilitation of existing housing and new, infill housing compatible with the existing style of this neighborhood. (pg. 44). Objective 1.2: Promote new …
B-04 (C14-2020-0022 - 5010 and 5012 Heflin Lane; District 1) — original pdf
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET CASE: C14-2020-0022 5010 & 5102 Heflin Lane DISTRICT: 1 ZONING FROM: SF-4A-NP TO: SF-6-NP ADDRESS: 5010 and 5102 Heflin Lane SITE AREA: 5.03 Acres PROPERTY OWNERS/APPLICANT: Heflin Phase 1 LLC (Lynn Yuan) AGENT: Thrower Design (Ron Thower) CASE MANAGER: Heather Chaffin (512-974-2122, heather.chaffin@austintexas.gov) STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff supports the Applicant’s request of SF-6-NP. For a summary of the basis of staff’s recommendation, see case manager comments on page 3. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: June 23, 2020: June 9, 2020: Meeting canceled CITY COUNCIL ACTION: To be determined ORDINANCE NUMBER: 1 of 12B-4 C14-2020-0022 ISSUES: No issues at this time. 2 CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: The subject property is located on the north side of Heflin Lane between East Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard (MLK) and Webberville Road. The property is comprised of two SF-4A- NP lots and is undeveloped except for a concrete drainage channel. The drainage channel crosses the entire site and contains 100-year floodplain. Other portions of the property are also impeded by floodplain. The property is surrounded by SF-3-NP zoned properties that are developed with single family and duplex residences. A property zoned SF-6-NP is located nearby at the southwest corner of Heflin Lane and Webberville Road, and is developed with high density residential. Approximately one block to the south of the subject property is an area of the neighborhood zoned SF-4A-NP that is developed with small lot single family residences. Please see Exhibits A and B—Zoning Map and Aerial Exhibit. Elmsgrove Drive dead-ends into the subject property from the residential area to the north. Austin Transportation Department (ATD) has reviewed Elmsgrove Drive in relation to the proposed rezoning and has determined that an extension of the street is not warranted or required. There are no plans in the AMATP showing connection of the street to Heflin. Staff supports the requested SF-6-NP. The Applicant proposes developing the property with roughly 34 residential units. SF-6-NP is the most restrictive category that would permit that many residential units and allows the units to be developed in a clustered manner. The current zoning, SF-4A-NP permits development of small lot single family residences but requires that each unit be on a separate subdivided lot. Due to the configuration of the subject property and existing floodplain and drainage features, it would be very difficult to design small residential lots on the property. Clustered residential units will allow development around …
B-05 (NPA-2020-0015.01 - MLK & 183 Residential; District 1) — original pdf
NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN AMENDMENT REVIEW SHEET DATE FILED: February 5, 2020 (Out-of-Cycle) NEIGHORHOOD PLAN: East MLK Combined Neighborhood Plan CASE#: NPA-2020-0015.01 PROJECT NAME: MLK & 183 Residential PC DATE: June 23, 2020 ADDRESS/ES: 6121 FM 969 RD DISTRICT AREA: 1 WATERSHED: Walnut Creek SITE AREA: 1.78 acres OWNER/APPLICANT: Asero Holdings Corp., a Texas Corporation, Dale Wimmer AGENT: Ferris Clements; Armbrust & Brown, PLLC, (512) 435-2337 CASE MANAGER: Rachel Tepper STAFF EMAIL: Rachel.Tepper@austintexas.gov Change in Future Land Use Designation PHONE: (512) 974-1485 From: Industry Base District Zoning Change To: Mixed Use Related Zoning Case: C14-2020-0017 From: LI-CO-NP (Limited Industrial district— Conditional Overlay—Neighborhood Plan) To: CS-MU-NP (Commercial Services district—Mixed Use—Neighborhood Plan) NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN ADOPTION DATE: November 7, 2002 PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: Pending. To be reviewed on June 23, 2020. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Recommended BASIS FOR STAFF’S RECOMMENDATION: 1 of 23B-5 The Long-Range Planning staff met on Wednesday, March 11, 2020 to discuss this case and the community meeting which was held on March 5, 2020. Following discussion, staff recommended the FLUM change from Industry land use to Mixed Use because the proposed change will provide the opportunity for additional housing and density along East MLK/FM 969 which is an Imagine Austin Activity corridor. The FLUM change is in alignment with the East MLK Plan, “…the vacant and underused land on FM 969 is best suited for community-serving commercial uses, but some residential uses can be added through mixed use development.” (p.73) The 1.78-acre site is entirely surrounded by the Mixed Use land use designation. LAND USE DESCRIPTIONS EXISTING LAND USE ON THE PROPERTY Industry - Areas reserved for manufacturing and related uses that provide employment but are generally not compatible with other areas with lower intensity use. Industry includes general warehousing, manufacturing, research and development, and storage of hazardous materials. Purpose 1. To confine potentially hazardous or nuisance‐creating activities to defined districts; 2. To preserve areas within the city to increase employment opportunities and increased tax base; 3. To protect the City’s strategic advantage as a high tech job center; and 4. To promote manufacturing and distribution activities in areas with access to major transportation systems. Application 1. Make non‐industrial properties in areas with a dominant industrial character compatible with the prevailing land use scheme; 2. Where needed, require a buffer area for industrial property that abuts residentially used land; 3. Industry should be applied to areas that are not appropriate for residential or …
B-06 (C14-2020-022 - MLK & 183 Residential; District 1) — original pdf
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET CASE: C14-2020-0017 MLK & 183 Residential DISTRICT: 1 ZONING FROM: CS-NP and LI-CO-NP TO: CS-MU-NP ADDRESS: 6121 FM 969 REZONING AREA: 9.5460 Acres PROPERTY OWNERS: Asero Holdings Corporation (Dale Wimmer) AGENT: Armbrust & Brown, PLLC (Ferris Clements) CASE MANAGER: Heather Chaffin (512-974-2122, heather.chaffin@austintexas.gov) STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff supports the Applicant’s request of CS-MU-NP. For a summary of the basis of staff’s recommendation, see case manager comments on page 2. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: June 23, 2020: June 9, 2020: Meeting canceled CITY COUNCIL ACTION: To be determined ORDINANCE NUMBER: 1 of 9B-6 C14-2020-0017 2 ISSUES: No issues at this time. CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: The proposed rezoning is for a +/- 9.6 acre tract located near the southeast corner of US 183 and FM 969. The property is zoned CS-NP and LI-CO-NP and is mostly undeveloped with a metal fabrication shop on the LI-CO-NP portion. The existing conditional overlay (CO) prohibits some industrial uses and limits vehicular trips to less than 2,000 vehicles per day (vpd). To the west, directly at the corner of US 183 and FM 969, is an undeveloped parcel zoned CS-NP. A site plan for a convenience store is under review for this site. Immediately north of the rezoning site is property zoned CS-CO-NP that is developed with a cocktail lounge. Further north, across FM 969, is property zoned CS-MU-CO-NP that is developed with a fast food restaurant and disused shopping center. The CO limits some commercial and industrial land uses. Further north is a single family neighborhood zoned SF-2-NP. East of the rezoning tract is undeveloped land zoned W/LO-CO-NP; the CO limits some commercial and industrial land uses. Further east is a single family neighborhood zoned SF-2-NP. South is undeveloped land zoned CS-NP; further south is part of the former Motorola campus, zoned LI-NP. Please see Exhibits A and B—Zoning Map and Aerial Exhibit. Staff supports the Applicant’s request of CS-MU-NP. The existing zoning does not allow the possibility of residential or mixed use development of the property. The Applicant has stated that they intend to develop approximately 250-300 multifamily units on the site. Please see Exhibit C- Applicant Letter. BASIS OF RECOMMENDATION: 1. The proposed zoning should be consistent with the purpose statement of the district sought. Adding Mixed Use (MU) allows the property to be developed with the residential land use proposed by the property owner. 2. Zoning changes should …
B-07 (NPA-2019-0016.01 - Shady Lane Mixed Use; District 3) — original pdf
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET CASE: C14-2019-0098 - Shady Lane Mixed Use DISTRICT: 3 ZONING FROM: SF-3-NP-NP TO: SF-6-NP (Tract 1) and LR-MU-NP (Tract 2), as amended ADDRESS: 914 Shady Lane SITE AREA: 4.134 Acres (Tract 1: 1.72 Acres; Tract 2: 2.41 Acres) PROPERTY OWNERS/APPLICANT: Kimberly Beal and Stephanie Scherzer AGENT: Alice Glasco Consulting (Alice Glasco) CASE MANAGER: Heather Chaffin (512-974-2122, heather.chaffin@austintexas.gov) STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff supports the Applicant’s request of SF-6-NP on Tract 1 and LR-MU-NP on Tract 2, as amended. For a summary of the basis of staff’s recommendation, see case manager comments on page 3. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: June 23, 2020: May 26, 2020: Postponement request by Neighborhood to June 23, 2020, granted on consent. May 12, 2020: Postponement request by Staff to May 26, 2020, granted on consent. March 24, 2020: Meeting cancelled. February 25, 2020: Postponement request by Applicant to March 24, 2020, granted on consent. January 14, 2020: Postponement request by Applicant to February 25, 2020, granted on consent. CITY COUNCIL ACTION: June 11, 2020: Postponement request by Staff to July 30, 2020, granted on consent. May 21, 2020: Postponement request by Staff to June 11, 2020, granted on consent. March 26, 2020: Meeting cancelled. February 6, 2020: Postponement request by Staff to March 26, 2020, granted on consent. ORDINANCE NUMBER: 1 of 29B-7 C14-2019-0089 ISSUES: 2 At the time of this report, discussions between the Applicant and Neighborhood are ongoing. Additional updates may be made at the time of public hearing. The Applicant originally requested CS-MU-NP on Tract 2 but has revised the request to LR- MU-NP. A petition has been filed in opposition to the proposed rezoning. The petition currently stands at 28.09% of eligible signatures and meets the threshold of a Valid Petition. The subject property is crossed by a section of Boggy Creek and is significantly impacted by the associated floodplain, water quality zones, and City drainage, utility, and access easements. Please see Exhibits C and D – Environmental Exhibit and Valid Petition Request. CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: The subject property is located on the west side Shady Lane approximately 500 feet south of Airport Boulevard. The property is zoned SF-3-NP and is developed with a single family residence, urban farm, and related structures. Immediately south of the property is Anita Ferrales Coy Facility (formerly Allen Elementary) which is zoned P-NP. Immediately north of Tract 1, in the rear of the …