SUBDIVISION REVIEW SHEET LOT(S): 3 P.C. DATE: June 9, 2020 (Marco Castaneda, P.E.) AGENT: SEC Solutions, LLC CASE NO.: C8-05-0045.0A(VAC).SH SUBDIVISION NAME: Resubdivision of Lot 3, Bunche Road Subdivision Vacation AREA: 1.338 acres OWNER/APPLICANT: Terra Salerno, LLC ADDRESS OF SUBDIVISION: 1803 – 1811 Webberville Rd. WATERSHED: Fort Ranch EXISTING ZONING: MF-3-NP NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN: MLK - 183 PROPOSED LAND USE: Multifamily VARIANCES: none DEPARTMENT COMMENTS: The request is for the approval of the Resubdivision of Lot 3, Bunche Road Subdivision Vacation composed of 3 lots on 1.883 acres. The applicant is proposes to vacate three lots to develop multifamily structures on the original lot. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the case, the plat vacation meets applicable State and City of Austin LDC requirements. CASE MANAGER: Cesar Zavala Email address: cesar.zavala@austintexas.gov PHONE: 512-974-3404 JURISDICTION: Full COUNTY: Travis 1 of 3B-07 ` 2 of 3B-07 3 of 3B-07
SUBDIVISION REVIEW SHEET CASE NO.: C8-2016-0042.0A(VAC).SH SUBDIVISION NAME: Resubdivision of Lot 3C: Amended Plat of Lots 3A, 3B & 3C, Bunche P.C. DATE: June 9, 2020 Road Subdivision Vacation LOT(S): 3 COUNTY: Travis JURISDICTION: Full (Marco Castaneda, P.E.) AGENT: SEC Solutions, LLC AREA: .9067 acres OWNER/APPLICANT: Terra Salerno, LLC ADDRESS OF SUBDIVISION: 1803 – 1811 Webberville Rd. WATERSHED: Fort Branch EXISTING ZONING: MF-3-NP NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN: MLK - 183 PROPOSED LAND USE: Residential VARIANCES: none DEPARTMENT COMMENTS: The request is for the approval of the Resubdivision of Lot 3C: Amended Plat of Lots 3A, 3B & 3C, Bunche Road Subdivision Vacation composed of 3 lots on .9067 acres. The applicant proposes to vacate three lots to develop multifamily structures on the original lot. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the case, the plat meets applicable State and City of Austin LDC requirements. CASE MANAGER: Cesar Zavala Email address: cesar.zavala@austintexas.gov PHONE: 512-974-3404 1 of 3B-08 ` 2 of 3B-08 3 of 3B-08
PLANNING COMMISSION SITE PLAN COMMISSION APPROVAL REVIEW SHEET CASE NUMBER: SPC-2012-0104D(R4) PC DATE: 6/9/2020 PROJECT NAME: Zilker Metro Park - Maintenance Barn Replacement ADDRESS: 2338 Columbus Drive APPLICANT: City of Austin Parks and Recreation Department AGENT: Axiom Engineering Inc, Nicole Findeseisen, P.E., (512) 784-5892 CASE MANAGER: Jeremy Siltala (512) 974-2945 or jeremy.siltala@austintexas.gov WATERSHED: Eanes Creek APPLICATION REQUEST: Sites zoned Public (P) with limits of construction greater than one acre in size are a Conditional Use that require Land Use Commission approval according to Land Development Code section 25-2-625. PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The applicant proposes construction of a new maintenance facility with associated improvements. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the conditional use permit request. The site plan will comply with all other requirements of the Land Development Code prior to its release. PROJECT INFORMATION: SITE AREA WITHIN LOC ZONING LAND USE IMPERVIOUS COVER BUILDING HEIGHT VEHICULAR ACCESS 4.8 acres or 211.557 SF Public (P) Park 29,545 SF, 0.68 AC 23 FT, 1 STORY COLOMBUS DRIVE NEIGHBORHOOD ORGANIZATIONS: Austin Lost and Found Pets Austin Neighborhoods Council Bike Austin Friends of Austin Neighborhoods Homeless Neighborhood Association Neighborhood Empowerment Foundation Preservation Austin SELTexas Save Barton Creek Assn. Save Our Springs Alliance Sierra Club, Austin Regional Group South Central Coalition TNR BCP - Travis County Natural Resources Zilker Neighborhood Association B-091 of 4 Page 2 SPC-2012-0104D(R4) CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT REVIEW AND EVALUATION CRITERIA The following evaluation is included to provide staff position on each point of the conditional use permit criteria. Section 25-5-145 of the Land Development Code states: “The Commission shall determine whether the proposed development or use of a conditional use site plan complies with the requirements of this section. Zilker Metro Park - Maintenance Barn 1. Comply with the requirements of this title; Staff response: This application complies with the requirements of this A conditional use site plan must: title. 2. Comply with the objectives and purposes of the zoning district; Staff response: This application complies with the objectives and purposes of the zoning district. 3. Have building height, bulk, scale, setback, open space, landscaping, drainage, access, traffic circulation, and use that are compatible with the use of an abutting site; Staff response: This application is compatible with the abutting sites. 4. Provide adequate and convenient off-street parking and loading facilities; Staff response: Adequate parking and loading facilities have been provided. 5. Reasonably protect persons and property from erosion, flood, fire, noises, …
PLANNING COMMISSION SITE PLAN COMMISSION APPROVAL REVIEW SHEET CASE NUMBER: SPC-2012-0104D(R4) PC DATE: 6/9/2020 PROJECT NAME: Zilker Metro Park - Maintenance Barn Replacement ADDRESS: 2338 Columbus Drive APPLICANT: City of Austin Parks and Recreation Department AGENT: Axiom Engineering Inc, Nicole Findeseisen, P.E., (512) 784-5892 CASE MANAGER: Jeremy Siltala (512) 974-2945 or jeremy.siltala@austintexas.gov WATERSHED: Eanes Creek APPLICATION REQUEST: Sites zoned Public (P) with limits of construction greater than one acre in size are a Conditional Use that require Land Use Commission approval according to Land Development Code section 25-2-625. PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The applicant proposes construction of a new maintenance facility with associated improvements. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the conditional use permit request. The site plan will comply with all other requirements of the Land Development Code prior to its release. PROJECT INFORMATION: SITE AREA WITHIN LOC ZONING LAND USE IMPERVIOUS COVER BUILDING HEIGHT VEHICULAR ACCESS 4.8 acres or 211.557 SF Public (P) Park 29,545 SF, 0.68 AC 23 FT, 1 STORY COLOMBUS DRIVE NEIGHBORHOOD ORGANIZATIONS: Austin Lost and Found Pets Austin Neighborhoods Council Bike Austin Friends of Austin Neighborhoods Homeless Neighborhood Association Neighborhood Empowerment Foundation Preservation Austin SELTexas Save Barton Creek Assn. Save Our Springs Alliance Sierra Club, Austin Regional Group South Central Coalition TNR BCP - Travis County Natural Resources Zilker Neighborhood Association B-091 of 4 Page 2 SPC-2012-0104D(R4) CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT REVIEW AND EVALUATION CRITERIA The following evaluation is included to provide staff position on each point of the conditional use permit criteria. Section 25-5-145 of the Land Development Code states: “The Commission shall determine whether the proposed development or use of a conditional use site plan complies with the requirements of this section. Zilker Metro Park - Maintenance Barn 1. Comply with the requirements of this title; Staff response: This application complies with the requirements of this A conditional use site plan must: title. 2. Comply with the objectives and purposes of the zoning district; Staff response: This application complies with the objectives and purposes of the zoning district. 3. Have building height, bulk, scale, setback, open space, landscaping, drainage, access, traffic circulation, and use that are compatible with the use of an abutting site; Staff response: This application is compatible with the abutting sites. 4. Provide adequate and convenient off-street parking and loading facilities; Staff response: Adequate parking and loading facilities have been provided. 5. Reasonably protect persons and property from erosion, flood, fire, noises, …
PLANNING COMMISSION SITE PLAN CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT REVIEW SHEET 84 Rainey St. 84 Rainey CUP SPC-2019-0539A PC DATE: 6/09/20 WGI (Cliff Kendall) 2021 E. 5th St. Suite 200 Austin, TX 78702 (512) 669-5560 Ashland Rainey LLC & EW Renovating Rainey LLC 165 W 73rd New York, New York 10023 CASE NUMBER: PROJECT NAME: ADDRESS: APPLICANT: AGENT: CASE MANAGER: Renee Johns, (512) 974-2711 or at Renee.Johns@austintexas.gov WATERSHED: Waller Creek/Lady Bird Lake PROPOSED USE: Cocktail Lounge EXISTING ZONING: CBD NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN: N/A PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT: The applicant is requesting a conditional use permit for a cocktail lounge on a lot in the historic Rainey Street District. The lot is a total of 7,203 square feet and was previously used as a single family home and had temporary events for SXSW. The hours of operation will be Monday – Friday 6pm to 2am, and Saturday and Sunday 12pm to 2am. No construction will occur with this permit but will be permitted either as a B-plan (construction site plan) or as a site plan exemption. SUMMARY STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the conditional use permit. Cocktail lounge is a use allowed in a CBD zoning district, the Waterfront Overlay Rainey sub district triggers the conditional use for the cocktail lounge. Several cocktail lounge uses are already located within this sub district. The site plan will comply with all requirements of the Land Development Code prior to its release. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT REVIEW AND EVALUATION CRITERIA The following evaluation is included to provide staff evaluation on each point of the conditional use permit criteria. Section 25-5-145 of the Land Development Code states: “The Commission shall determine whether the proposed development or use of a conditional use site plan complies with the requirements of this section.” A conditional use site plan must: 1. Comply with the requirements of this title; Staff response: This application complies with the requirements of this title. 1 of 6B-10 2. Comply with the objectives and purposes of the zoning district; Staff response: This application complies with the objectives and purposes of the zoning district. The CBD zoning district allows cocktail lounge use. The Waterfront Overlay Rainey sub district triggers the conditional use for the cocktail lounge. Several cocktail lounge uses are already located within this sub district 3. Have building height, bulk, scale, setback, open space, landscaping, drainage, access, traffic circulation, and use that are compatible with the use of an …
M E M O R A N D U M To: Chair Kenny and Members of the Planning Commission From: Jerry Rusthoven, Assistant Director/Interim Lead Planning and Zoning Department Date: June 4, 2020 Subject: Kramer Lane Service Center In 1965 the City of Austin purchased a 33.56 acre tract for municipal use that is now known at the Kramer Lane Service Center. The property was purchased using bond funds from both the electric utility department and water and wastewater utility. In 2013 Austin Energy transferred 2,800 acres in Webberville to Austin Water Department in exchange for full use and control of this site. Austin Energy currently has over 200 employees at the site and uses the site for offices, a training yard, warehouse space, a laydown yard and parking for utility vehicles. In addition to Austin Energy the site is also used by the Fleet, Public Works and Watershed Protection Departments. In 2007 the City Council approved the North Burnet/Gateway (NBG) Plan and the related regulating plan in 2009. The area within the NBG Plan is redeveloping as envisioned, including the recently approved Broadmoor project, a six million square foot redevelopment, as well as the nearby Domain project. Growth in this area will exceed electric capacity by 2023. Feeders and transformers at substations in the surrounding area are reaching capacity and limited capacity for electrical switching could result in extended power outages that will worsen over time. The result is Austin Energy needs a new substation to serve the and future growth in the region. The Kramer Lane Service Center property is optimally located to serve local electrical need and reduce customer costs to obtain new electric service by avoiding the need to purchase additional nearby high value land; and avoiding public disruption caused by construction of new transmissions lines, transmission towers and overhead distribution lines because these are located adjacent to the site. Staff is requesting the initiation of an amendment the North Burnet / Gateway Regulating Plan in the Code to allow certain civic uses that will allow Austin Energy to continue the existing use of the site as well as the construction of a new substation at the rear of the property. C-011 of 1
COVID-19 Spending Framework Economic Recovery • June 9, 2020 1 COVID-19 Spending Framework Small Business Assistance – $17.5M Commercial Loans for Economic Assistance & Recovery (CLEAR) Fund - $16.5M • Grants up to $40,000 for small businesses • Phase One: $10.0M (Allocated by City Council through Resolution 20200507-023) • Phase Two: $6.5M (Approved; Would also support commercial property owners) • Profile of small businesses in Austin: • There are 40,350 businesses in Austin with fewer than 25 employees. • Collectively, these businesses employ over 320,000 people. • Average 7.6 employees per inquiry for the Austin Economic Injury Bridge Loan program Long-Term Lease Stability Fund - $1M • Grants up to $40,000 for landlords that agree to enter into favorable, long-term leases with commercial tenants that deliver community benefits • Intended to preserve community assets in vulnerable communities • City Council passed several resolutions to preserve spaces for the creative sector, locally-owned small businesses, and retailers that provide healthy food in underserved areas 2 COVID-19 Spending Framework Creative Sector Assistance – $5M Austin Music Disaster Relief Fund - $1.5M • Grants of $1,000 to musicians for their immediate emergency needs Austin Creative Space Disaster Relief Program - $1M • Grants up to $50,000 to organizations and independent artists facing displacement and difficulty paying rent for their commercial creative spaces Creative Sector Assistance - $2.5 • Grants up to $2,500 for artists, musicians, and other creative-sector independent workers financially impacted by COVID-19 3 COVID-19 Spending Framework Non-Profit Assistance – $6.35M Austin Nonprofit & Civic Health Organization Relief (ANCHOR) Fund - $6.35M • Grants between $10,000 and $20,000 for nonprofits • Phase One: $5.0M (Allocated by City Council through Resolution 20200507-023) • Phase Two: $350K (Approved) • Phase one funds distributed in the following manner: • Health & Human Services - $2M • Workforce Development & Social/Legal Services - $1.25M • Education - $1.25M • Arts & Culture - $1M • Environment & Animals - $0.5M • Profile of non-profits in Austin: • 4,443 non-profit organizations in Austin • Roughly 21,000 non-profit sector workers 4 COVID-19 Spending Framework Worker and Customer Safety – $2.5M PPE and Business Modification Grants- $1M • Grants for the procurement of personal protective equipment and the modification of businesses to COVID-compliant standards for safe re-opening. Employee Medical Assistance Program - $1.5M • Contract with counseling services provider to expand access for workers dealing with COVID-related mental health challenges. …
Community Services Block Grant Programmatic/Financial Report June 9, 2020 The Community Services Block Grant funds the delivery of services to low income Texas residents in all 254 counties. These funds support a variety of direct services in addition to helping maintain the core administrative elements of community action agencies. For the City of Austin, the grant provides funding for the delivery of basic needs, case management, preventive health and employment support services through the City’s six (6) Neighborhood Centers and the three (3) Outreach Sites. ◼ Basic Needs (food, clothing, information and referral, notary services, transportation, car safety education and car seats, tax preparation, Blue Santa applications, fans, Thanksgiving food baskets and other seasonal activities); ◼ Preventive Health (screenings for blood pressure, blood sugar including a1C, and cholesterol; pregnancy testing; health promotion presentations, coordination and participation in health fairs, immunizations, coordination of wellness activities, linkages to medical home providers and diabetes case management); ◼ Case Management (individual/family support counseling, advocacy, self-sufficiency case management, crisis intervention, linkages with employers, educational opportunities and training, and working with individuals on quality of life issues); ◼ Employment Support (intake, assessment and goal setting, job readiness training, job placement assistance, and job retention services) Expenditures 2020 Contract Cumulative % of Total Categories Budget Expenditures as of Personnel Fringe Benefits Other Total $693,764.20 $394,116.34 $14,225.46 $1,102,106 04/30/20 $165,619.60 $80,718.71 $0 $246,338.31 24% 20.5% 0% 22.4% 1 FNPI 1 1B 1C 1E 1H 2 2F 2H 4 4E 5 5B 5D 4C 4I 5A 5JJ 7A 7B 7D 7N Austin Public Health Report on PY19 Community Action Plan MISSION: To prevent disease, promote health, and protect the well-being of our community. TOP 5 NEEDS: Housing; Health; Employment; Basic Needs; Education Report Date April 30, 2020 Outcome Description Target #Enrolled #Achieved Success Rate % Employment Unemployed adults who obtained a job up to a living wage Unemployed adults obtained and maintained a job for at least 90 days (up to a living wage) Unemployed adults who obtained a job with a living wage 20 Employed participants in a career-advancement related program who entered or transitioned into a position with increased income and/or benefits Education and Cognitive Development Adults who demonstrated improved basic education Individuals who obtained a recognized credential, certificate or degree relating to the achievement of educational or vocational skills Housing Households who avoided eviction Health and Social/Behavioral Development Individuals who demonstrated improved physical health and well …
FISCAL YEAR 2019-20 & 2020-21 HUD FEDERAL REPORTING TIMELINE NEIGHBORHOOD HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FY 2019-20 HUD CARES ACT FUNDING AMENDMENT TIMELINE FY 2019-20 CARES ACT AMENDMENT PROCESS TIMELINE Friday, March 27 CARES Act Signed Into Law Thursday, April 2 City of Austin is Awarded Supplemental HUD Funding Authorized by the CARES Act Thursday, April 16 Start of Community Needs Assessment for HUD CARES Act Funding and FY 2020-21 Action Plan Thursday, April 23 City Council - Conduct a Public Hearing for Community Needs for Fiscal Years 2019-20 and 2020-21 Action Plans (conducted via videoconference) Thursday, April 23 End of Community Needs Assessment for HUD CARES Act Funding and FY 2020-21 Action Plan Monday, May 4 Start of Public Comment Period for Amendments to the FY 2019-24 Consolidated Plan, FY 2019-20 Action Plan and Citizen Participation Plan Wednesday, May 13 Community Development Commission - Conduct a Public Hearing for Public Comment and Provide Final Recommendation on the Amendments to the FY 2019-24 Consolidated Plan, FY 2019-20 Action Plan and Citizen Participation Plan Wednesday, May 13 End of Public Comment Period for Amendments to the FY 2019-24 Consolidated Plan, FY 2019-20 Action Plan and Citizen Participation Plan Thursday, May 21 City Council-Final Action on the Amendments to the FY 2019-24 Consolidated Plan, FY 2019-20 Action Plan and Citizen Participation Plan (conducted via videoconference) Mid-June Submit Amendments to the FY 2019-24 and FY 2019-20 Action Plan to HUD 2 FY 2019-20 ACTION PLAN AMENDMENT PRIORITIES TO PREVENT, PREPARE FOR, AND RESPOND TO CORONAVIRUS Emergency Rental Assistance and Homelessness Assistance to Prevent, Prepare for, and Respond to Coronavirus Emergency rental assistance for low-and moderate-income households • • Homelessness assistance to mitigate the economic effects of Coronavirus • Housing and shelter assistance for persons experiencing homelessness Community Development Assistance to Prevent, Prepare for, and Respond to Coronavirus Special Needs Assistance to Prevent, Prepare for, and Respond to Coronavirus • Respite care for children whose parents or guardians are hospitalized or quarantined, overnight and weekend child care for essential workers, and health and safety supplies needed for child care programs • Short-term housing and utility assistance, tenant based rental assistance, hotel/motel voucher assistance, housing placement and supportive services, and master leasing • Small business assistance to retain jobs held by low-and moderate- income persons working in child care centers • Chi 3 FY 2020-21 ACTION PLAN TIMELINE Thursday, April 16 Start of Community Needs Assessment …
TEXAS 2020-2022 NEEDS ASSESSMENT FOR CSBG CARES ACT FUNDING COVER PAGE AND CERTIFICATION CSBG Eligible Entity: Austin Public Health Neighborhood Services Primary Agency Contact Information: Unit Manager 512-972-6750 Angel.Zambrano@austintexas.gov Contact Name: Angel Zambrano Title: Phone Email: Secondary Agency Contact Information (could be a planner or program director): Contact Name: Donna Sundstrom Title: Assistant Director Phone #: 512-972-5038 Email: Donna.Sundstrom@austintexas.gov Was the Needs Assessment completed utilizing a subcontractor? Yes _ No X Certification of 2020-2021 of Needs Assessment The undersigned hereby certifies that the needs assessment information submitted for CSBG CARES Act Funding is correct and has been authorized by the governing body of this organization. If not approved by the board, it will be presented to the board on June 10, 2020 for approval and at that time this certification page will be re-submitted to the Department. _Joe Deshotel Board Chair (printed name) _______________________________ Executive Director (printed name) ___________________________ Board Chair (signature) ____________________ Date ___________________________ Executive Director (signature) ____________________ Date Submission Date: Month/Day/Year Page 1 of 11 TEXAS 2020-2022 NEEDS ASSESSMENT FOR CSBG CARES ACT FUNDING 1. Describe the area and individuals impacted by this COVID-19 pandemic. Provide information and data (quantitative and qualitative) on the estimated number of persons and households impacted by this COVID- 19 pandemic and on the impact of the pandemic to the families and the community by city and county. Types of information to include, but not be limited to, the following: city/cities, zip codes, description of the neighborhoods (e.g., primarily low-income, availability of public facilities and social service agencies, etc.), and demographic information on the households/individuals (e.g., income, racial make-up, indirect damage such as loss of job, education, housing etc.). Data and information gathered can include statistics, newspaper articles, news stories, surveys, interviews, data from 211 or other organization’s data on COVID- 19 needs. Eligible entities will be required to maintain documentation for monitoring purposes. This spring 2020 the global Covid-19 pandemic unsettled all segments of society. The social and economic consequences have been disastrous for a significant number of individuals in the City of Austin and Travis County area. In 2015 Travis County indicators showed a decline in the poverty rate in the urban area of Austin while outlying areas continued to face the challenges of minimal economic and social opportunities. The COVID 19 pandemic’s impact has brought the decline of poverty in Travis County to a halt and has now impacted all …
From: Amanda Willard Sent: Friday, June 05, 2020 1:16 AM To: Chaffin, Heather <Heather.Chaffin@austintexas.gov> Cc: Subject: C14-2020-0022 5010 & 5102 Heflin Lane *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** This email is written in protest of the requested zoning change from SF-4A-NP to SF-6-NP. Our area is already experiencing the adverse impact of increased development. While COVID-19 has temporarily reduced traffic across our city, under normal circumstances, the congestion on Webberville and Heflin during peak times has increased to a level that impacts my family's commute times and complicates navigating our own neighborhood. For example, attempting to turn north from Heflin Lane onto Webberville is challenge. Traffic traveling south on Webberville travels at a speed greater than the posted limit (even with the speed bumps in place) and any car parked in the bike lane along Webberville creates a situation that makes it too dangerous to walk around my own neighborhood with my children at certain times of the day. Any increase in density will strain our already congested roadways. Of substantial concern, the increased impervious cover will exacerbate flooding in our neighborhood. Since purchasing our home in 2012, the number of times our house has flooded has increased steadily as development in the area has increased. We have already replaced floors and had to have a professional install an expensive drainage system for our house. I recognize that some change is inevitable. When evaluating what changes are reasonable, I ask that you please keep in mind that our wonderful neighborhood still has homes occupied by the original owners who purchased their properties in the 60’s and have already experienced substantial changes. To create a situation that forces any of our neighbors to make costly upgrades to their properties to mitigate the impact of surrounding developments or to be forced to sale their homes because they can not afford the upgrades, is not reasonable. The increased density of proposed projects like the one at MLK & Tannehill and directly across the street at the intersection of Webberville and Stone Gate will make it impossible to safely navigate traffic and difficult for some of us to maintain our homes. Each one of these projects, if considered individually, may seem reasonable but together and combined with all of the rapid development East Austin is experiencing, will negatively impact the safety, functionality and affordability of the Stone Gate neighborhood. I appreciate you seriously …
MEMORANDUM ************************************************************************ TO: Conor Kenny, Chair Planning Commission Members Planning and Zoning Department FROM: Mark Graham, Senior Planner DATE: RE: June 8, 2020 C14-2020-0007 – 2001 Guadalupe Street Request for Postponement by Staff to June 23, 2020 ************************************************************************ Staff requests a postponement of the above-referenced rezoning case to June 23, 2020 in order to further explore development options for the property.
From: Jon Hagar Sent: Monday, June 8, 2020 12:52 PM To: Rivera, Andrew <Andrew.Rivera@austintexas.gov> Cc: Tepper, Rachel <Rachel.Tepper@austintexas.gov> Subject: Re: NPA-2020-0015.01_6121 FM 969 Rd Thanks, Andrew. I understand. I only wanted to reiterate the first point in the neutral letter we provided, which was that the owner claimed intent to build affordable housing but was unwilling to commit to that via Restrictive Covenant. I wanted to urge Planning Commission to push back on that and explore whatever legal mechanisms are available to attach affordability to their approval. Thanks, Jon Hagar Chair, EMLK NPCT On Mon, Jun 8, 2020 at 12:28 PM Rivera, Andrew <Andrew.Rivera@austintexas.gov> wrote: Hello Mr. Hagar, Unfortunately the time to register has expired. I’m happy to pass along written correspondence to the Commission. Thank you, Andrew
NEIGHBORHOOD HOUSING and COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT Housing Displacement Prevention Strategies City of Austin Planning Commission June 9, 2020 Nefertitti Jackmon Housing & Planning Policy Manager 1 D1 of 24 A GROWING CITY with DIVERSE HOUSING NEEDS Austin is a fast-growing city, having expanded to nearly a million residents in just a few years. Some predict the region’s population could be 4 million people by 2050. accessible Such rapid growth has a serious impact growing upon gentrification, and affordable homes in neighborhoods that are healthy and safe. transportation, housing, Austin is committed to ensuring equitable access to affordable the housing opportunities that safe, stable homes provide. and 2 D2 of 24 WHAT is AFFORDABLE HOUSING? Housing is defined as affordable if someone pays no more than 30 percent of monthly income for rent/mortgage and utilities, and no more than 45 percent of monthly income on housing and transportation costs. 3 D3 of 24 WHO DOES NHCD SERVE? NHCD increases affordable housing supply, promotes and stable integrated, and diverse fosters equitable, communities. homeownership, for assistance Eligibility largely determined by Median Family Income (MFI), which is the annual income in which half the population makes more, and half the population makes less. is 2019 Austin Area Median Family Income (MFI)* • 30% MFI: $19,900 for 1-person household; $28,400 for a 4-person household 50% MFI: $33,150 for 1-person household; $47,300 for a 4-person household 80% MFI: $52,850 for 1-person household; $75,500 for a 4-person household • • *Per HUD effective June 2019 for the Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA)) 4 D4 of 24 AUSTIN’S HOUSING – HISTORICAL CONTEXT Neighborhood Housing and Community Development will be honest in our communication about the history of past discrimination that led to unfair housing practices and policies as we work diligently, creatively and intentionally to cultivate a diverse and economically inclusive City by creating affordable housing opportunities and mitigating community member displacement. 5 D5 of 24 600+ DISPLACEMENT MITIGATION STRATEGIES REVIEWED People’s Plan Anti- Displacement Task Force 6 D6 of 24 DISPLACEMENT MITIGATION STRATEGIES REVIEW Displacement Mitigation Recommendations Narrowing Process (Records Tagged) 612 335 143 (Actionable Records) (Records prioritized) 103 15 (Records in NHCD’s control) (Short Term Recommended Strategies) 7 D7 of 24 DISPLACEMENT MITIGATION STRATEGIES REVIEW Displacement Mitigation Recommendations Narrowing Process 8 D8 of 24 LONG-TERM DISPLACEMENT MITIGATION STRATEGIES 9 D9 of 24 FULFILLING the NHCD MISSION Our mission is to cultivate a diverse and economically …
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION (CDC) REGULAR MEETING VIA VIDEOCONFERENCING June 9, 2020, 6:00 pm Members Absent: Michael Tolliver Madra Mays CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS Board Members in Attendance: Joe Deshotel (Chair) Tandera Louie (Vice Chair) Raymond Young Amit Motwani Heidi Sloan Shavone Otero Karen Paup Cesar Acosta Julia Woods Alberto Mejia Fisayo Fadelu Bertha Delgado City of Austin Staff in Attendance: Sylnovia Holt-Rabb (Economic Development Department) Donna Sundstrom (Austin Public Health) Kymberley Maddox (Austin Public Health) Angel Zambrano (Austin Public Health) Angela Sommers (Neighborhood Housing and Community Development) APPROVED MEETING MINUTES Please visit https://austintexas.gov/cdc for more information about the Community Development Commission. Purpose: The purpose of the board is to advise the Council in the development and implementation of programs designed to serve the poor and the community at large with an emphasis on federally funded programs. CALL TO ORDER Chair Deshotel called the meeting to order at 6:03 pm with 9 members present. Commissioner Delgado joined the dais at 6:04 pm. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Discussion and possible action on the May 13, 2020 Community Development Commission meeting minutes. On Commissioner Louie’s motion to approve and Commissioner Acosta’s second, the May 13, 2020 meeting minutes were approved unanimously. Commissioners Tolliver and Mays were absent. 2. COMMUNITY SERVICES BLOCK GRANT (CSBG) a) Presentation, briefing and discussion on the Community Services Block Grant (Angel Zambrano, Manager, Neighborhood Services Unit, Austin Public Health). Angel Zambrano provided a presentation and answered questions from Commissioners about the Community Services Block Grant. b) Discussion and possible action on the simplified community needs assessment plan for Community Services Block Grant funds authorized by the CARES Act. (Angel Zambrano, Manager, Neighborhood Services Unit, Austin Public Health). Angel Zambrano provided a presentation and answered questions from Commissioners about the Community Needs Assessment Plan for Community Services Block Grant funds authorized by the CARES Act. The CDC supported the simplified community needs assessment plan for Community Services Block Grant funds authorized by the CARES Act with the understanding that the Community Development Commission would like to note that substantial inherent barriers exist which stymie the turnaround time of many of the interventions intended to provide rental assistance, utilities assistance, child care and basic needs. As Austin Public Health reported to Commissioners during the meeting on 06/09/2020, these delays, which can last weeks, can and do result in both fiduciary inefficiency (e.g., late fees for landlords), exclusion of households without formalized leases, …
MINUTES Special Meeting of the Board of Adjustment Monday, May 11, 2020 Board of Adjustment to be held May 11, 2020 with Social Distancing Modifications Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers must register in advance (May 10 before Noon). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the May 11 Board of Adjustment Meeting, residents must: •Call or email the board liaison at Elaine Ramirez @ elaine.ramirez@austintexas.gov or (512) 974-2202 no later than noon, (the day before the meeting). The information required is the speaker name, item number(s) they wish to speak on, whether they are for/against/neutral, and a telephone number or email address. •Once a request to speak has been called in or emailed to the board liaison, residents will receive either an email or phone call providing the telephone number to call on the day of the scheduled meeting. •Speakers must call in at least 15 minutes prior to meeting start in order to speak, late callers will not be accepted and will not be able to speak. •Speakers will be placed in a queue until their time to speak. •If this meeting is broadcast live, residents may watch the meeting here: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live A-1/1 MEETING MINUTES May 11, 2020 The Board of Adjustment meeting convened on Monday, May 11, 2020 via Videoconference; http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live . Don Leighton-Burwell (Chair) called the Board Meeting to order at 5:35 p.m. Board Members in Attendance: Brooke Bailey, Ada Corral, Jessica Cohen, Melissa Hawthorne (Vice Chair), William Hodge, Don Leighton-Burwell (Chair), Rahm McDaniel, Darryl Pruett, Yasmine Smith, Michael Von Ohlen, Kelly Blume (Alternate) and Martha Gonzalez (Alternate) Board Members Absent: Veronica Rivera Board Staff in Attendance: Elaine Ramirez (Board Liaison) and Diana Ramirez (Board Secretary), Lee Simmons (Board Attorney) A. DISCUSSION AND REQUESTED ACTION ITEM Staff requests approval of March 9, 2020 draft minutes A-1 On-Line Link: Item A-1 Board Members motion to approve the minutes for March 9, 2020, on a vote 8-1 (Board member Michael Von Ohlen abstained); APPROVED MINUTES FOR March 9, 2020 B. DISCUSSION AND REQUESTED ACTION ITEM B-2 Staff and Applicant requests for postponement and withdraw of items posted on this Agenda Item I-3 applicant requesting withdrawal and Item C-1 neighborhood association requesting postponement to June 8, 2020; Board members motions to Grant applicant’s withdrawal request for Item I-3 on a vote 11-0; …
DATE: Monday May 11, 2020 CASE NUMBER: C16-2020-0001 CITY OF AUSTIN Board of Adjustment Decision Sheet ___Y____Brooke Bailey ___Y____Jessica Cohen ___Y____Ada Corral ___*____Melissa Hawthorne (abstained) ___Y____William Hodge ___Y____Don Leighton-Burwell ___Y____Rahm McDaniel ___Y____Darryl Pruett ___-____Veronica Rivera (out) ___Y____Yasmine Smith ___Y____Michael Von Ohlen ___Y____Kelly Blume (Alternate) ___Y____Martha Gonzalez (Alternate) APPLICANT: Jason Thumlert OWNER: Capital Metro Transportation Authority (Julie Barr) ADDRESS: 901, 1011, 1109, 1211 E. 5th Street and 1300 & 1304 E. 4th Street VARIANCE REQUESTED: The applicant is requesting a sign variance(s) from Section 25-10-133 (University Neighborhood Overlay Zoning District Signs) (G) to allow for up to eighteen (18) illuminated wall signs in order to provide signage for a Mixed Use buildings in a “TOD-CURE-NP”, Transit Oriented District/Plaza Saltillo – Central Urban Redevelopment – Neighborhood Plan zoning district. (East Cesar Chavez) Note: The Land Development Code sign regulations 25-10-133 University Neighborhood Overlay Zoning Districts Signs (G) states a sign may not be illuminated or contain electronic images or moving parts. BOARD’S DECISION: BOA meeting May 11, 2020 Board member Jessica Cohen motions to Grant neighborhood associations postponement request to June 8, 2020, Board member Brooke Bailey seconds on a vote 11-0 (Board member Melissa Hawthorne abstained); POSTPONED TO JUNE 8, 2020. FINDING: 1. The variance is necessary because strict enforcement of the Article prohibits and reasonable opportunity to provide adequate signs on the site, considering the unique features of a site such as its dimensions, landscape, or topography, because: OR, D-1 /1 2. The granting of this variance will not have a substantially adverse impact upon neighboring properties, because: OR, 3. The granting of this variance will not substantially conflict with the stated purposes of this sign ordinance, because: AND, 4. Granting a variance would not provide the applicant with a special privilege not enjoyed by others similarly situated or potentially similarly situated, because: ______________________________ ____________________________ Elaine Ramirez Executive Liaison Don Leighton-Burwell Chairman Diana Ramirez for D-1 /2 May 5, 2020 Jason Thumlert 901 E 5th St Austin TX, 78702 Property Description: Re: C16-2020-0001 Dear Jason, Austin Energy (AE) has reviewed your application for the above referenced property, requesting that the Board of Adjustment consider a sign variance(s) from the following section of the Land Development Code; Section 25-10-133 (University Neighborhood Overlay Zoning District Signs) (G) to allow for up to eighteen (18) illuminated wall signs; In order to provide signage for a Mixed Use buildings in a “TOD-CURE-NP”, Transit Oriented …
DATE: Monday, May 11, 2020 CASE NUMBER: C16-2020-0002 CITY OF AUSTIN Board of Adjustment Decision Sheet ___Y____Brooke Bailey ___Y____Jessica Cohen ___Y____Ada Corral ___Y____Melissa Hawthorne ___Y____William Hodge ___Y____Don Leighton-Burwell ___Y____Rahm McDaniel ___Y____Darryl Pruett ___-____Veronica Rivera (out) ___Y____Yasmine Smith ___Y____Michael Von Ohlen ___Y____Kelly Blume (Alternate) _______Martha Gonzalez (Alternate) APPLICANT: Alkesh Patel OWNER: Loin Veldt ADDRESS: 2600 BROCKTON DR VARIANCE REQUESTED: The applicant is requesting a sign variance(s) from Section 25-10-133 (University Neighborhood Overlay Zoning District Signs) (G) to allow for one (1) 6 ft. tall freestanding monument sign and two (2) 217 sq. ft. wall signs, all illuminated in order to provide signage for the new Hilton Garden Inn in a “NBG-NP”, North Burnet/Gateway – Neighborhood Plan zoning district. (North Burnet) Note: The Land Development Code sign regulations 25-10-133 University Neighborhood Overlay Zoning Districts Signs (G) states a sign may not be illuminated or contain electronic images or moving parts. BOARD’S DECISION: May 11, 2020 The public hearing was closed by Chair Don Leighton-Burwell, Board Member Michael Von Ohlen motions to postpone to June 8, 2020, Board Member Melissa Hawthorne seconds on an 11-0 vote; POSTPONED TO JUNE 8, 2020. (RE-NOTICE) FINDING: 1. The variance is necessary because strict enforcement of the Article prohibits and reasonable opportunity to provide adequate signs on the site, considering the unique features of a site such as its dimensions, landscape, or topography, because: OR, D-2/1 2. The granting of this variance will not have a substantially adverse impact upon neighboring properties, because: OR, 3. The granting of this variance will not substantially conflict with the stated purposes of this sign ordinance, because: AND, 4. Granting a variance would not provide the applicant with a special privilege not enjoyed by others similarly situated or potentially similarly situated, because: ______________________________ ____________________________ Elaine Ramirez Executive Liaison Don Leighton-Burwell Chairman Diana Ramirez forD-2/2 BOA SIGN REVIEW COVERSHEET RE-NOTIFICATION CASE: C16-2020-0002 BOA DATE: June 8, 2020 COUNCIL DISTRICT: 7 AGENT: Jennifer Garcia ADDRESS: 2600 Brockton Dr OWNER: Alkesh Patel ZONING: NBG-NP (North Burnet/Gateway) LEGAL DESCRIPTION: LOT 2 BLK A LONGHORN BUSINESS PARK NO 3 RESUB LT 2 & LTS A-B BLK A LONGHORN BUSINESS PARK NO 2 VARIANCE REQUEST: (updated) exceed sign area from one (1) 150 sq. ft. to two (2) 217 sq. ft. wall signs each and illuminate both signs SUMMARY: achieve appropriate signage ISSUES: proposed signs and location are in line with existing signs ZONING LAND USES Site …
DATE: Monday, May 11, 2020 CASE NUMBER: C16-2020-0002 CITY OF AUSTIN Board of Adjustment Decision Sheet ___Y____Brooke Bailey ___Y____Jessica Cohen ___Y____Ada Corral ___Y____Melissa Hawthorne ___Y____William Hodge ___Y____Don Leighton-Burwell ___Y____Rahm McDaniel ___Y____Darryl Pruett ___-____Veronica Rivera (out) ___Y____Yasmine Smith ___Y____Michael Von Ohlen ___Y____Kelly Blume (Alternate) _______Martha Gonzalez (Alternate) APPLICANT: Alkesh Patel OWNER: Loin Veldt ADDRESS: 2600 BROCKTON DR VARIANCE REQUESTED: The applicant is requesting a sign variance(s) from Section 25-10-133 (University Neighborhood Overlay Zoning District Signs) (G) to allow for one (1) 6 ft. tall freestanding monument sign and two (2) 217 sq. ft. wall signs, all illuminated in order to provide signage for the new Hilton Garden Inn in a “NBG-NP”, North Burnet/Gateway – Neighborhood Plan zoning district. (North Burnet) Note: The Land Development Code sign regulations 25-10-133 University Neighborhood Overlay Zoning Districts Signs (G) states a sign may not be illuminated or contain electronic images or moving parts. BOARD’S DECISION: May 11, 2020 The public hearing was closed by Chair Don Leighton-Burwell, Board Member Michael Von Ohlen motions to postpone to June 8, 2020, Board Member Melissa Hawthorne seconds on an 11-0 vote; POSTPONED TO JUNE 8, 2020. (RE-NOTICE) FINDING: 1. The variance is necessary because strict enforcement of the Article prohibits and reasonable opportunity to provide adequate signs on the site, considering the unique features of a site such as its dimensions, landscape, or topography, because: OR, D-2/1 2. The granting of this variance will not have a substantially adverse impact upon neighboring properties, because: OR, 3. The granting of this variance will not substantially conflict with the stated purposes of this sign ordinance, because: AND, 4. Granting a variance would not provide the applicant with a special privilege not enjoyed by others similarly situated or potentially similarly situated, because: ______________________________ ____________________________ Elaine Ramirez Executive Liaison Don Leighton-Burwell Chairman Diana Ramirez forD-2/2 BOA SIGN REVIEW COVERSHEET RE-NOTIFICATION CASE: C16-2020-0002 BOA DATE: June 8, 2020 COUNCIL DISTRICT: 7 AGENT: Jennifer Garcia ADDRESS: 2600 Brockton Dr OWNER: Alkesh Patel ZONING: NBG-NP (North Burnet/Gateway) LEGAL DESCRIPTION: LOT 2 BLK A LONGHORN BUSINESS PARK NO 3 RESUB LT 2 & LTS A-B BLK A LONGHORN BUSINESS PARK NO 2 VARIANCE REQUEST: (updated) exceed sign area from one (1) 150 sq. ft. to two (2) 217 sq. ft. wall signs each and illuminate both signs SUMMARY: achieve appropriate signage ISSUES: proposed signs and location are in line with existing signs ZONING LAND USES Site …
