BUILDING AND STANDARDS COMMISSION The Building and Standards Commission (BSC) convened remotely via video conference for a regular meeting on Wednesday, March 24, 2021. The meeting was available for viewing live at http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn- live. Commission Members in Attendance: Chair Andrea Freiburger; Vice Chair Pablo Avila; and, Commissioners: Wordy Thompson, John Green, Elizabeth Mueller, Timothy Stostad, Edgar Farrera, Natalya Sheddan, James Briceno and Ex Officio Commissioner Chief Thomas Vocke. Commissioner Sade Ogunbode was absent. REGULAR MEETING MINUTES Date: March 24, 2021 Staff in Attendance: Melanie Alley, Code Review Analyst/BSC Coordinator; Robert Moore, Code Division Manager; Marlayna Wright, Code Supervisor; James Candelas, Program Specialist; Farah Presley, Investigator; Justin Brummer, Code Acting Supervisor; Willis Adams, Code Inspector; Brandon Carr, Assistant City Attorney; Elizabeth Brummett, Development Services Manager, Housing and Planning Department; Communications and Technology Management Department. CALL TO ORDER Chair Freiburger called the Commission Meeting to order at 6:33 p.m. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Commissioner Green moved to approve the minutes from the February 24, 2021 regular meeting, seconded by Commissioner Thompson. The February meeting minutes were approved on a 6-0-2 vote. Commissioners Farrera and Sheddan abstained. Vice Chair Avila was absent. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION Citizens Olivia Overturf and Chivas Watson both provided informational testimony to the Commission to bring awareness of the conditions at the Mount Carmel Village Apartments. Paul Cauduro of the Austin Apartment Association addressed the Commission regarding Austin Code’s Repeat Offender Program. In his testimony, Mr. Cauduro suggested that the threshold to be placed on the Repeat Offender Program is too low and, he would like to see a change to the ordinance. Citizens Elizabeth Wallerstein, Jessica Meyers and Max Meyers, came before the Commission and provided testimony regarding a neighboring property, 201 Mockingbird Lane. The speakers reported claims which included over- occupancy, zoning violations and use, safety concerns, trash and illegal activity. Ms. Meyers also claimed that that a lodging license had been issued for the property, which she claimed was incorrect under a reasonable accommodation clause. PUBLIC COMMENT No one signed up to provide public comment on any agenda item. 1 PUBLIC HEARINGS Owner/Appellant Street Address H. Dalton Wallace 911 Congress, LLC H. Dalton Wallace 911 Congress Avenue 907 Congress Avenue, aka the Grandberry Building 909 Congress Avenue, aka Mitchell- Robertson Building Continued Case(s) Pending Commission Action: Case Number(s) 1. CL 2021-002304 2. CL 2021-002321 3. CL 2021-002327 These properties, continued from the February 24, 2021 meeting, were heard …
Planning Commission: March 23, 2021 DATE FILED: January 14, 2021 (out-of-cycle) NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN AMENDMENT REVIEW SHEET NEIGHORHOOD PLAN: East Riverside/Oltorf Combined (Riverside) CASE#: NPA-2021-0021.01.SH PROJECT NAME: Parker Apartments PC DATE: March 23, 2021 ADDRESS: 2105 Parker Lane DISTRICT AREA: SITE AREA: 7.82 acres OWNER/APPLICANT: Ward Memorial Methodist Church (Kevin Reed) AGENT: Civilitude, LLC (Aisling O’Reilly) CASE MANAGER: Maureen Meredith STAFF EMAIL: Maureen.meredith@austintexas.gov TYPE OF AMENDMENT: Change in Future Land Use Designation PHONE: (512) 921-6223 From: Civic Base District Zoning Change To: Multifamily Related Zoning Case: C14-2021-0008.SH From: SF-3-NP To: MF-4-NP NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN ADOPTION DATE: November 16, 2006 PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: March 23, 2021- CITY COUNCIL DATE: Not scheduled at this time 1 of 47B-1 STAFF RECOMMENDATION: To grant the applicant’s request for Multifamily land use. BASIS FOR STAFF’S RECOMMENDATION: . The applicant is proposing an affordable housing multifamily development and is requesting a change in the future land use map from Civic to Multifamily. Staff recommends the applicant’s request for Multifamily land use because the property in located in an area with multifamily zoning directly to the north and east of the property. The East Riverside/Oltorf Combined Neighborhood Plan future land use map does not have a land use designation on the properties surrounding the site with multifamily zoning. These properties were removed from the future land use map during the neighborhood planning process with the intent to revisit them in the future. The properties without a land use designation are primarily zoned multifamily and commercial. The neighborhood plan document supports affordable housing, although it specifies for only specific properties in the planning area. Staff believes the City’s need for affordable housing should be broadened to meet the affordable housing needs of the City. Future Lane Use Map Zoning Map 2 2 of 47B-1 3 3 of 47B-1 4 4 of 47B-1 public facilities, including governmental offices, police, ‐ functional institutional uses that serve LAND USE DESCRIPTIONS EXISTING LAND USE ON THE PROPERTY 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 1. Allow flexibility in development for major, multi the greater community; 2. Manage the expansion of major institutional uses to prevent unnecessary impacts on established neighborhood areas; 3. Preserve the availability of sites for civic facilities to ensure that facilities are …
C14-2021-0008.SH 1 ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET CASE: C14-2021-0008.SH – Parker Apartments DISTRICT: 3 ZONING FROM: SF-3-NP TO: MF-4-NP ADDRESS: 2105 Parker Lane SITE AREA: 7.82 Acres PROPERTY OWNER: Ward Memorial Methodist Church AGENT: Civilitude LLC (Aisling O'Reilly) CASE MANAGER: Kate Clark (512-974-1237, kate.clark@austintexas.gov) STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends multifamily residence medium density-neighborhood plan (MF-3-NP) combining district zoning. For a summary of the basis of staff’s recommendation, see page 2. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: March 23, 2020 Scheduled for Planning Commission CITY COUNCIL ACTION: To be Scheduled for City Council ORDINANCE NUMBER: ISSUES This rezoning case has been approved to participate in the City’s S.M.A.R.T. (Safe, Mixed- Income, Accessible, Reasonably-priced, Transit-Oriented) Housing expedited review program, please see Exhibit C: SMART Housing Letter. Staff has received comments in response to this rezoning request. For all written or emailed comments, please see Exhibit D: Correspondence Received. On March 1, 2021 staff received a petition in opposition to this rezoning case. During this time, staff can accept electronic signatures to start the verification process, but until the original signatures are received the petition is considered incomplete. The current percentage for this petition is 10.37%. The petition, a map and list of property owners within the petition area and the electronic signatures received to date are included in Exhibit E: Rezoning Petition. 1 of 27B-2 C14-2021-0008.SH 2 CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: This property is approximately 7.82 acres and is located on the eastside of Parker Lane. It is currently zoned SF-3-NP and is occupied by the Parker Lane United Methodist Church. Adjacent to the north of this property is a tract zoned MF-2 and to the east are tracts zoned MF-3 and GR. Adjacent to the south is a tract zoned SF-3-NP. Across Parker Lane to the west are tracts zoned MF-3-NP, SF-6-NP and SF-3-NP, please see Exhibit A: Zoning Map and Exhibit B: Aerial Map. The applicant is requesting MF-4-NP to construct a multifamily development. The future land use map (FLUM) designates this property as “civic” and therefore requires a neighborhood plan amendment (NPA) to be considered with the rezoning request. Please refer to case no. NPA- 2021-0021.01. From the applicant’s application, they are proposing a new multifamily development with a total number of 18 units per acre. Their proposal is to build a “140-unit apartment complex (Residential Multifamily) with on-site surface level parking. This project has been certified as an S.M.A.R.T. Housing project, with …
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET CASE: C814-2020-0104 DISTRICT: 3 ZONING FROM: GR-MU-CO-NP and RR-NP TO: PUD-NP ADDRESS: 1011 and 1017 Springdale Road SITE AREA: 30.18 acres PROPERTY OWNER: Jay Paul Company AGENT: Armbrust & Brown, PLLC (Michael Whellan) CASE MANAGER: Heather Chaffin (512-974-2122, heather.chaffin@austintexas.gov) STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff supports the Applicant’s request for rezoning to PUD-NP. In addition to the superiority items outlined in Exhibit D- Tier One and Tier Two Requirements Matrices, Staff recommends that the following land uses be prohibited on the property: Automotive rental, Automotive repair services, Automotive sales, Automotive washing (of any type), Drop-off recycling collection, Equipment repair services, Equipment sales, Exterminating services, Funeral services, Kennels, Community garden, and Service station. The Applicant is in agreement with these conditions. For a summary of the basis of staff’s recommendation, see case manager comments on page 2. ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION ACTION: February 3, 2020: To recommend PUD-NP zoning as recommended by Staff, with conditions as follows: 1. Staff work with the applicant to meet LEED and Sustainable Site Certification for the project. 2. Street yard trees will be a minimum of 3 caliper inches (in lieu of the staff recommendation of 2 caliper inches). (8-0) [Commissioner Ramberg- 1st, Commissioner Coyne- 2nd; Commissioner Maceo- Absent] Please see Exhibit G- Environmental Commission Recommendation. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: March 23, 2021: CITY COUNCIL ACTION: To be determined. ORDINANCE NUMBER: B-031 of 112 C814-2020-0104 2 ISSUES: The subject property is currently undeveloped but is in the area generally known as the former East Austin Tank Farm. The Tank Farm area was used for storage of petrochemicals for decades before the uses were removed and environmental remediation occurred. This site was remediated in the 1990s but not to a level that would allow redevelopment with residential land uses; only office, commercial, and limited industrial land uses are permitted. The property is also significantly constrained by waterways, floodplain, and water quality buffer zones. There are heritage trees on the site. Please see Exhibit C- 1987 Aerial Exhibit. CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: The property owner is proposing to rezone a 30.18-acre parcel from GR-MU-CO-NP and RR-NP to PUD-NP zoning to allow redevelopment of the property with office and commercial land uses. The property is located east of the intersection of Springdale Road and Airport Boulevard. Railroad right-of-way (ROW) forms the southern boundary. The subject property was previously used for religious assembly and automotive sales but is currently vacant. …
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET DISTRICT: 3 TO: CS-MU-V-NP CASE: C14-2021-0001 3707 Goodwin ZONING FROM: CS-MU-NP ADDRESS: 3707 Goodwin Avenue SITE AREA: 3.121 acres PROPERTY OWNER: KAG Leasing Inc. CASE MANAGER: Heather Chaffin (512-974-2122, heather.chaffin@austintexas.gov) STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff supports the Applicant’s request for rezoning to CS-MU-V-NP. AGENT: Smith Robertson LLP (David Hartman) For a summary of the basis of staff’s recommendation, see case manager comments on page 2. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: March 23, 2021: CITY COUNCIL ACTION: To be determined. ORDINANCE NUMBER: 1 of 11B-4 C14-2021-0001 2 ISSUES The applicant is proposing to rezone a property from GR-MU-NP to GR-MU-V-NP to develop a mixed use development that is anticipated to include 400 apartment units. If developed under the requested Vertical Mixed Use Building (V- or VMU) standards, the project will be required to provide 10% of units at 80% MFI. The site is not located on a future or existing Core Transit Corridor. The property is located in the vicinity of the former East Austin Tank Farm but was never a part of the tank farm. Environmental remediation has not been required for this site to move forward with residential land uses. CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: The subject property is a 3.121 acre triangular shaped tract bounded by Airport Boulevard on the west, Goodwin Avenue to the north, and Springdale Road to the east. The property is located within an Imagine Austin Neighborhood Center and along two Imagine Austin Activity Corridors. The property is near the proposed Green Line, and Capital Metro bus service is available adjacent to the site. The property is currently zoned GR-MU-NP and is developed with limited warehousing and distribution. Immediately south of the property is an automotive repair service that is also zoned CS-MU-NP. Across Airport Boulevard to the west are a mix of land uses, including automotive repair and automotive sales that are zoned CS-CO-NP. Also in this area is property that was recently rezoned to CS-MU-V-CO-NP through zoning case C14-2020-0083, also known as 1135 Gunter Street. The Gunter Street property is currently vacant. Further west is a residential neighborhood zoned SF-3-NP. Across Goodwin Avenue to the north is a mixed use development that was rezoned through zoning case C14-2019-0041 to add the V- designation. The property, 3706 Goodwin Avenue, was developed utilizing the V-designation and includes affordable rental units. Also to the north are properties zoned CS-MU-NP; one is undeveloped and one is …
SUBDIVISION REVIEW SHEET CASE NO.: C8S-72-009(VAC) SUBDIVISION NAME: West End Addition, Resubdivision of Lots 2-A through 5-A, in the P.C. DATE: March 23, 2021 Resubdivision of Lots 1-14, Block A (plat vacation) LOTS: 1 COUNTY: Travis JURISDICTION: Full Purpose AREA: 0.63 acres APPLICANT: Nash 1606, LLC (Mike Speciale) AGENT: Site Specifics (John Hussey) ADDRESS OF SUBDIVISION: 1606 Nash Ave GRIDS: H21 WATERSHED: Lady Bird Lake EXISTING ZONING: MF-3 LAND USE: Residential NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN: N/A DEPARTMENT COMMENTS: The request is for the approval of the West End Addition, Resubdivision of Lots 2-A through 5-A, in the Resubdivision of Lots 1-14, Block A vacation. The applicant proposes to vacate this subdivision, composed of 1 lot on approximately 0.63 acres. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: The staff recommends approval of the subdivision vacation. The vacation of the subdivision meets applicable State and City of Austin Land Development Code requirements. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: CASE MANAGER: Jennifer Bennett-Reumuth PHONE: 512-974-9002 E-mail: jennifer.bennett-reumuth@austintexas.gov ATTACHMENTS Exhibit A: Location map Exhibit B: Plat to be vacated 1 of 3B-5 1604 1706 1510 BARTON HEIGHTS B 1507 1502 1504 E V Y A E N KIN 1509 1511 1506 1508 1513 1515 1510 1512 B A 1517 1514 O R T B A N H EIG & 12 B D LT 1 M L KA H T S 1600 187.41 1607 1700 KINNEY AVE CONDOMINIUMS AMD 45.41 0100061601-1603 145.12 45.00 1702 C OLLIE R S T 1703 KINNEY AVENUE BUNGALOWS 0100051301-1305 1707 WENDLANDT DECKER, I SUR 20 ABS 8 RESUB OF LOTS 6-8 1801 1704 1512 E V D A R O F X O 1700 3 0 8 1 1801 1607 1713 1702 E V R A E N R A G 1709 1701 B A 5 1.8 2 4 6.5 0 191.11 50.49 187.35 3 0 7 1 R T B R L O O E N H S U T S 5 67 EIG B O 7 0 7 1 H T F S 5 0 7 1 199.70 42.00 187.36 1710 1706 1716 1703 1714 1716 4 1 7 1 1712 2 1 7 1 0 1 7 1 1 0 2 2 6 1 0 0 7 0 1 0 1 0 187.39 51.00 COLLIER STREET CONDOS AMD 11 6 1 9 0 6 1 187.28 185.84 51.27 6 0 7 1 1700 1618 1614 N A S H AV E 1606 1704 1706 5 1 7 …
PLANNING COMMISISON SITE PLAN WAIVER REQUEST REVIEW SHEET 3 (973) 220-3055 221 Lessin Lane Lessin Lane Villas SP-2020-0364C PC HEARING DATE: March 23, 2021 219 Lessin Holdings (Christopher Affinito) 117 Lightsey Rd., #B Austin, TX 78704 KFM Engineering and Design (Mark Zupan) 8701 W. Hwy 71, Ste. 201G Austin, TX 78735 CASE NUMBER: PROJECT NAME: ADDRESS: COUNCIL DISTRICT #: OWNER/APPLICANT: ENGINEER: CASE MANAGER: PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT: The applicant is proposing to construct seventeen condominium units with parking, sidewalks, detention and water quality ponds, utilities, drive, and other associated site improvements. DESCRIPTION OF WAIVERS: The applicant is requesting a waiver from § 25-2-1063. The site is subject to a 25’ compatibility setback. The proposed development is encroaching into the compatibility 25’ setback on the west property line for detention and water quality ponds. The ponds are more than 5’ from the property line but within the 25’. COMPATIBILITY: Section 25-2-1051 states that Article 10 Compatibility Standards apply if a use in a SF-6 or less restrictive zoning district is located on a property across the street from or adjoining a property on which is zoned SF-5 or more restrictive or a use is permitted in a SF-5 or more restrictive zoning district is located. § 25-2-1063 - HEIGHT LIMITATIONS AND SETBACKS FOR LARGE SITES. Rosemary Avila Rosemary.avila@austintexas.gov (512) 628-8281 (512) 974-2784 (A) This section applies to a site that has: (1)an area that exceeds 20,000 square feet; or (2)a street frontage that exceeds 100 feet. (B) In this section, the term "structure" excludes a rain garden using no concrete that is designed in accordance with the Environmental Criteria Manual. A person may not construct a structure 25 feet or less from property: (1) in an urban family residence (SF-5) or more restrictive zoning district; or (2) on which a use permitted in an SF-5 or more restrictive zoning district is located SUMMARY STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the compatibility setback waiver request. All proposed units are not within the setback. The site complies with all other compatibility standard requirements, such as lighting, screening, and building heights. 1 of 6B-6 221 Lessin Lane Lessin Lane Villas SP-2020-0364C PROJECT INFORMATION: SITE AREA EXISTING ZONING WATERSHED WATERSHED ORDINANCE TRAFFIC IMPACT ANALYSIS Not required CAPITOL VIEW CORRIDOR PROPOSED ACCESS FLOOR-AREA RATIO BUILDING COVERAGE IMPERVIOUS COVERAGE EXISTING SURROUNDING ZONING AND LAND USES: Site North ZONING 1.4664 acres SF-6-NP East Bouldin Creek Comprehensive Watershed Ordinance (Urban) None …
SUBDIVISION REVIEW SHEET CASE NO.: C8J-2020-0013 SUBDIVISION NAME: West Bella Fortuna Preliminary Plan AREA: 93.28 acres OWNER/APPLICANT: Clayton Properties Group, Inc. Brohn Homes (Tyler LOT(S): 344 PC DATE: 3/23/21 Gatewood) AGENT: Doucet & Associates (Davood Salek) ADDRESS OF SUBDIVISION: Approx. 13300 Bradshaw Rd GRIDS: G-10 WATERSHED: Onion Creek and Rinard Creek COUNTY: Travis JURISDICTION: 2-Mile ETJ MUD: N/A EXISTING ZONING: N/A PROPOSED LAND USE: Single Family, Drainage, Landscape, Park ADMINISTRATIVE WAIVERS: N/A VARIANCES: None SIDEWALKS: Sidewalks will be provided on all internal streets. DEPARTMENT COMMENTS: The request is for approval with conditions of the West Bella Fortuna Preliminary Plan consisting of 344 lots on 93.28 acres. Water and wastewater will be provided by the City of Austin. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: The staff recommends approval with conditions of this preliminary plan. This plan will be back to Commission when it meets all applicable County, State and City of Austin LDC requirements. ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISSION ACTION: CASE MANAGER: Sarah Sumner Email address: sarah.sumner@traviscountytx.gov PHONE: 512-854-7687 1 1 of 9B-7 CITY OF AUSTIN – TRAVIS COUNTY – SINGLE SUBDIVISION OFFICE SUBDIVISION APPLICATION – MASTER COMMENT REPORT March 8, 2021 U1 512-854-7687 West Bella Fortuna Preliminary Plan 11328 BRADSHAW RD C8J-2020-0013 UPDATE: 00 Sarah Sumner PHONE #: CASE NUMBER: REVISION #: CASE MANAGER: PROJECT NAME: LOCATION: SUBMITTAL DATE: REPORT DUE DATE: March 22, 2021 FINAL REPORT DATE: March 16, 2021 STAFF REPORT: This report includes all staff comments received to date concerning your most recent subdivision application submittal. The comments may include requirements, recommendations, or information. The requirements in this report must be addressed by an updated submittal. The subdivision application will be approved when all requirements from each review discipline have been addressed. However, until this happens, your application is considered disapproved. Additional comments may be generated as a result of information or design changes provided in your update. If you have any questions, problems, concerns, or if you require additional information about this report, please do not hesitate to contact your case manager at the phone number listed above or by writing to the City of Austin, Development Services Department, P.O. Box 1088, Austin, Texas 78767. UPDATE DEADLINE (LDC 30-2-56; 30-2-82): It is the responsibility of the applicant or their agent to update this subdivision application. The final update to clear all comments must be submitted by the update deadline, which is March 29, 2021. Otherwise, the application will automatically be denied. …
APPEAL TO PLANNING COMMISISON PARKLAND REQUIREMENT REVIEW SHEET 3 CS-MU-CO-NP 4802 South Congress Avenue Wilder Planning Commission: February 9, 2021 postponed March 9, 2021, postponed March 23, 2021 South Congress Combined (West Congress Neighborhood) Mike McHone Rivera Engineering (Michael Rivera) 4802 LLC (Mitch Ely) CASE NUMBER: SP-2019-0600C Parks Board: January 26, 2021 CASE NAME: DISTRICT: ADDRESS: ZONING: APPELLANT: APPLICANT: OWNER: NEIGHBOR- -HOOD PLAN: PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD ACTION: January 26, 2021: Board Member Mason-Murphy made a motion to recommend to the Planning Commission to deny the applicant's request to pay fee in lieu of land dedication for 4802 S. Congress (SP-2019-0600C) and uphold staff’s recommendation for the dedication of parkland; Board Morgan seconded the motion. The motion passed on a vote of 9-1 with Board Member Luca voting nay and Vice Chair Farasat absent. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: February 9, 2021: Commissioner Seeger made the motion to postpone the item to March 9, 2021 at the request of the neighborhood; Commissioner Azar seconded the motion. The motion passed on a vote of 11 – 0. March 9, 2021: Commissioner Howard made the motion to postpone the item to March 23, 2021 at the request of the neighborhood; Commissioner Seeger seconded the motion. The motion passed on a vote of 10 – 0. To be heard on March 23, 2021. PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT: The applicant is proposing to construct 125 multifamily units in a multi-story building with an underground multi-level parking garage, driveway to South Congress Avenue, on-site storm water quality and detention pond, and site utilities. B81 of 25 APPEAL REQUEST: The Appellant filed an appeal of the Parks and Recreation Department (PARD) decision to require land for this site plan, and requested to pay fee in lieu. This action is described in Land Development Code 25-1-605 (F); the appeal is to the Planning Commission, who will make the final decision. The case has already been heard by Park and Recreation Board, and a recommendation made (see above). SUMMARY STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends upholding PARD’s original requirement to dedicate land as part of this site plan; and denial of the applicant’s request to pay fee in lieu. The criteria for the decision of whether to require land vs. fee in lieu are listed in 25-1-605. (B). In determining whether to require dedication of land under Section 25-1-602 (Dedication of Parkland) or allow payment of a fee in-lieu of dedication under this section, …
1 of 9B-8 2 of 9B-8 Grantham, Scott From: Sent: To: Cc: Subject: Attachments: Importance: Follow Up Flag: Flag Status: Katerina Dittemore <> Monday, February 1, 2021 11:06 AM Grantham, Scott Norman Rice; 'Faye Beck' Case SP-2019-0600C Appeal denied Appeal denied 4802.pdf High Follow up Flagged *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** Goo morning Mr Grantham I am responding to the Notice of Public Hearing Site Plan Appeal Case SP-2019-0600C Please record in the official public hearing comments that I object to the appeal. Specifically, I agree with the recommendation of the Parks Commission to dedicate parkland as part of this development project. We badly need more greenspace in this area of town. Please contact me with any questions. 512/707-0455 Thank you Katerina R Dittemore 4081 S Congress Ave Unit R-4 Austin, TX 78745 CAUTION: This email was received at the City of Austin, from an EXTERNAL source. Please use caution when clicking links or opening attachments. If you believe this to be a malicious and/or phishing email, please forward this email to cybersecurity@austintexas.gov. 1 3 of 9B-8 Grantham, Scott From: Sent: To: Subject: Pam Lynn <> Monday, February 1, 2021 1:03 PM Grantham, Scott Exemption Case #SP-2019-0600C OBJECTION Follow Up Flag: Flag Status: Follow up Flagged *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** Mr. Grantham, In the matter of Exemption Case #SP-2019-0600C, I wish to let you know that I OBJECT to the exemption. I live opposite (across the greenbelt) of the proposed development at 4802 South Congress. As the Congress corridor continues to grow in density, I think park land near the development is necessary to the health and wellbeing of nearby citizens. Thank You, Pamela Lynn 4605 Goliad Ln. Austin TX CAUTION: This email was received at the City of Austin, from an EXTERNAL source. Please use caution when clicking links or opening attachments. If you believe this to be a malicious and/or phishing email, please forward this email to cybersecurity@austintexas.gov. 1 4 of 9B-8 Grantham, Scott From: Sent: To: Subject: Hi Scott, *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** Jacob Noack <> Monday, February 1, 2021 7:30 PM Grantham, Scott 4802 Congress Ave Objection I object to the exemption application for 4802 Congress Ave (case # SP-2019-0600C). As a homeowner in the West Congress (Fairview) neighborhood and a native Austinite, I strongly believe the greenbelts should be open and inclusive of everyone. Jacob Noack jacobnoack@me.com …
Grantham, Scott From: Sent: To: Subject: Clare Branson <> Wednesday, February 3, 2021 8:48 AM Grantham, Scott 4802 Congress Ave Development *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** I object to the developer’s application for exemption to provide park land in the project for Case # SP-2019-0600C. Clare Branson 215 Lareina Austin, TX 78749 NOTICE: This email message is for the sole use of the intended recipient(s). This email may contain privileged information. Any unauthorized review, use, disclosure or distribution is prohibited. If you are not the intended recipient, please contact the sender by reply email and destroy all copies of the message. When sending email via the Internet, please be sure NOT to include sensitive information such as account numbers, social security numbers, birthdates, etc. Confidential information may be sent to us securely via our free online banking service available at www.AmericanBank.com. You may contact us with questions or concerns at (361) 992-9911 or email to info@AmericanBank.com. CAUTION: This email was received at the City of Austin, from an EXTERNAL source. Please use caution when clicking links or opening attachments. If you believe this to be a malicious and/or phishing email, please forward this email to cybersecurity@austintexas.gov. 1 1 of 16B-8 Grantham, Scott From: Sent: To: Subject: Hi Scott, Daniel <> Wednesday, February 3, 2021 9:01 AM Grantham, Scott SP-2019-0600C *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** My name is Daniel Sullivan, and I'm a resident of the East Congress neighborhood in South Austin (812 Sheraton Ave). I'm writing to you today to urge the city to reject the developer's appeal to forego the requirement for a public easement leading to the Williamson Creek Greenbelt. The requirement for a public easement is hardly onerous, and would ensure that this part of the city progresses in its development towards being more vibrant and pedestrian friendly. Thanks for your time. I hope you take this into consideration. Best, Daniel Sullivan CAUTION: This email was received at the City of Austin, from an EXTERNAL source. Please use caution when clicking links or opening attachments. If you believe this to be a malicious and/or phishing email, please forward this email to cybersecurity@austintexas.gov. 1 2 of 16B-8 Grantham, Scott From: Sent: To: Subject: John Flowers <> Tuesday, February 2, 2021 7:45 PM Grantham, Scott Objection to The Bend Follow Up Flag: Flag Status: Follow up Flagged *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** I …
Grantham, Scott From: Sent: To: Subject: Hello Mr. Grantham: Sarah burleson <> Monday, February 8, 2021 10:03 PM Grantham, Scott SP-2019-0600C *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** I am writing to let you know that I object to the exemption for case # SP-2019-0600C. I am a property owner and resident near the development at 412 Philco Drive, 78745. Thank you for your time and taking this objection into account. All best, Sarah Burleson ——— Sarah Burleson Home Owner 412 Philco Drive, Austin, 78745 512-636-4178 sarah.burleson.atx@gmail.com CAUTION: This email was received at the City of Austin, from an EXTERNAL source. Please use caution when clicking links or opening attachments. If you believe this to be a malicious and/or phishing email, please forward this email to cybersecurity@austintexas.gov. 1 1 of 20B-8 Grantham, Scott From: Sent: To: Subject: Cassi Clinton <> Monday, February 8, 2021 10:41 PM Grantham, Scott Sp-2019-0600c *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** Hi Scott, I live at 5305 harvest Lane. I have two small children and we access the green belt at Williamson creek several times a week and we love having this public land to enjoy. Allowing The Bend to obtain their own land eliminates entry and enjoyment to the families thAt live and enjoy the green belt. Further, it eliminates out ability to enjoy what should be public land for all. Please do not allow The Bend to confiscate public land. Thank you, Cassi Clinton 512-850-2828 Sent from my iPhone CAUTION: This email was received at the City of Austin, from an EXTERNAL source. Please use caution when clicking links or opening attachments. If you believe this to be a malicious and/or phishing email, please forward this email to cybersecurity@austintexas.gov. 1 2 of 20B-8 Grantham, Scott From: Sent: To: Subject: adam hulse <> Monday, February 8, 2021 2:35 PM Grantham, Scott Case number sp-2019-0600C *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** Mr Grantham, Case: SP-2019-0600C Thank you. Adam Hulse 301 Southview Austin, TX 78745 I strongly object to the developers request for exemption to the city’s REQUIREMENT to provide park land as part of this development. Sent from my iPhone CAUTION: This email was received at the City of Austin, from an EXTERNAL source. Please use caution when clicking links or opening attachments. If you believe this to be a malicious and/or phishing email, please forward this email to cybersecurity@austintexas.gov. 1 3 of 20B-8 …
Versión en español a continuación. Regular Meeting of the Hispanic/Latino Quality of Life Commission Tuesday, March 23, 2021 5:30pm Hispanic/Latino Quality of Life Commission to be held March 23 with Social Distancing Modifications Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers must register in advance (March 22 by Noon). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the March 23rd Hispanic/Latino Quality of Life Commission Meeting, residents must: •Call or email the board liaison at Amanda.Jasso@austintexas.gov or 512-974-9107 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, email address and telephone number (must be the same number that will be used to call into the meeting). • Once a request to speak has been made to the board liaison, the information to call on the day of the scheduled meeting will be provided either by email or phone call. •Speakers must call in at least 15 minutes prior to meeting start in order to speak, late callers will not be accepted and will not be able to speak. •Speakers will be placed in a queue until their time to speak. •Handouts or other information may be emailed to Amanda.Jasso@austintexas.gov by Noon the day before the scheduled meeting. This information will be provided to Board and Commission members in advance of the meeting. Reunión del Hispanic/Latino Quality of Life Commission FECHA de la reunion (Martes, March 23, 2021 5:30pm) La junta se llevará con modificaciones de distanciamiento social Se permitirán comentarios públicos por teléfono; no se permitirá ninguna entrada en persona. Todos los oradores deben registrarse con anticipación (March 22 antes del mediodía). Todos los comentarios públicos se producirán al comienzo de la reunión. Para hablar de forma remota en la reunión, los residentes deben: • Llame o envíe un correo electrónico al enlace de la junta en Amanda Jasso, 512-974-9107, Amanda.Jasso@austintexas.gov a más tardar al mediodía (el día antes de la reunión). La información requerida es el Font Size: 12; Font: Times New Roman; Font Style: Regular nombre del orador, los números de artículo sobre los que desean hablar, si están a favor / en contra / neutrales, dirección de correo electrónico (opcional) y un número de teléfono (debe ser el número que se utilizará para llamar). • …
Versión en español a continuación. Parks and Recreation Board Meeting March 23, 2021 Parks and Recreation Board to be held March 23, 2021 with Social Distancing Modifications Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers must register in advance (March 22, 2021 by noon). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the March 23, 2021 Parks and Recreation Board Special Meeting, members of the public must: • Call or email the board liaison at 512-974-6716 or sammi.curless@austintexas.gov 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 made to the board liaison, the information to call on the day of the scheduled meeting will be provided either by email or phone call. • Speakers must call in at least 15 minutes prior to meeting start time in order to speak, late callers will not be accepted and will not be able to speak. • Speakers will be placed in a queue until their time to speak. • Handouts or other information may be emailed to sammi.curless@austintexas.gov by noon the day before the scheduled meeting. This information will be provided to Board and Commission members in advance of the meeting. If this meeting is broadcast live, residents may watch the meeting here: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live • Reunión del Parks and Recreation Board March 23, 2021 La junta se llevará con modificaciones de distanciamiento social Se permitirán comentarios públicos por teléfono; no se permitirá ninguna entrada en persona. Todos los oradores deben registrarse con anticipación (March 22, 2021 antes del mediodía). Todos los comentarios públicos se producirán al comienzo de la reunión. Para hablar de forma remota en la reunión, los miembros del público deben: • Llame o envíe un correo electrónico al enlace de la junta en 512-974-6716 or sammi.curless@austintexas.gov a más tardar al mediodía (el día antes de la reunión). Se requiere la siguiente información: nombre del orador, número (s) de artículo sobre el que desean hablar, si están a favor / en contra / neutral, dirección de correo electrónico (opcional) y un número de teléfono (debe ser el número que se utilizará para llamar ). • Una vez que se haya realizado una solicitud …
Meeting of the Planning Commission March 23, 2021 Planning Commission to be held March 23, 2021 with Social Distancing Modifications Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers, including applicants and representatives, must register in advance (Day before the scheduled meeting, March 22, 2021 by noon). To speak remotely at the March 23, 2021 Planning Commission Meeting, residents must: Preferably email the board liaison at andrew.rivera@austintexas.gov or call 512-974-6508 the day before the meeting. The following information is required: 1. The speaker name. 2. Item number(s) they wish to speak on. 3. Whether they are for/against/neutral. 4. Mailing address. 5. Telephone number. Must be the number that will be used to call-in. Failure to provide the required information by noon March 22, 2021 shall render a request null and void. A registered speaker may not sign up another speaker. Previous registration on an item does not automatically roll over. •Once a request to register to speak has been called in or emailed to the board liaison, residents will receive either an email or phone call with additional information regarding the call in process. •Handouts or other information must be emailed to andrew.rivera@austintexas.gov by 1:00 PM Tuesday, March 23, 2021 This information will be provided to Commission members in advance of the meeting. •Residents may watch the meeting here: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Postponement requests must be submitted to the case manager and Andrew Rivera by 5PM Monday, March 22, 2021 Reunión de la Comisión de Planificación Fecha 23 de marzo de 2021 La Comisión de Planificación se reunirá el 23 de marzo de 2021 con modificaciones de distanciamiento social. Se permitirán comentarios públicos por teléfono; no se permitirá ninguna entrada en persona. Llame o envíe un correo electrónico al enlace de la junta en 512-974-6508 andrew.rivera@austintexas.gov a más tardar al mediodía (el día antes de la reunion, 22 de marzo de 2021). 1. El nombre del orador. 2. Número (s) de artículo sobre el que desean hablar. 3. Si están a favor / en contra / neutrales. 4. Dirección postal. 5. Número de teléfono. Debe ser el número que se utilizará para llamar a la persona que desea hablar. Si la información solicitada no se envía antes del mediodía del 22 de marzo de 2021, la solicitud será nula y sin efecto. Un orador registrado no puede registrar a otro orador. El registro anterior de un …
Initiation of code amendment regarding City Code Title 25 relating to sign regulations in the University Neighborhood Overlay (UNO) District. Staff Memorandum: http://www.austintexas.gov/edims/document.cfm?id=340844 Minutes: http://www.austintexas.gov/edims/document.cfm?id=347760
PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD Tuesday, February 23, 2021 – 6:00pm MINUTES The Parks and Recreation Board convened in a regular meeting on Tuesday, February 23, 2021 via videoconference in Austin, Texas. Chair Lewis called the meeting to order at 6:07pm. Board Members in Attendance: Chair Dawn Lewis, Laura Cottam Sajbel, Sarah Faust, Francoise Luca, Kate Mason-Murphy, Fred Morgan and Kimberly Taylor. Board Members Absent: Vice Chair Romteen Farasat, Richard DePalma, Anna Di Carlo and Nina Rinaldi. Board Member Taylor joined the meeting at approximately 6:12pm. Staff in Attendance: Kimberly McNeeley; Liana Kallivoka; Lucas Massie; Suzanne Piper; Anthony Segura; Kevin Johnson; Amanda Ross; Christine Chute Canul and Sammi Curless. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Gene Smith – large sized boat permit to use Walsh Boat Landing. A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The minutes from the regular meeting of January 26, 2021 were approved on Board Member Morgan motion, Board Member Faust second on a 7-0 with Vice Chair Farasat and Board Members DePalma, Di Carlo and Rinaldi absent. B. NEW BUSINESS: PRESENTATION, DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ITEMS 1. Discussion and possible action regarding Commission on Seniors Recommendation Number: 20210113-O3B regarding seating in parks, greenbelts, trails and other open spaces. Board Member Faust made a motion to support Commission on Seniors Recommendation Number: 20210113-O3B regarding seating in parks, greenbelts, trails and other open spaces; Board Member Cottam Sajbel seconded the motion. The motion passed on a 7-0 with Vice Chair Farasat and Board Members DePalma, Di Carlo and Rinaldi absent. Page 1 of 2 2. Presentation and discussion regarding update on Zilker Train. Presentation by Colin Wallis and Ladye Anne Wofford of the Austin Parks Foundations. Discussion followed but no action was taken by the Board. 3. Discussion and possible action regarding a recommendation to the City Council of the preferred design scenario for the Dougherty Arts Center Replacement Project. Board Member Morgan made a motion to recommend to the City Council the preferred design scenario (Option 1B) for the Dougherty Arts Center Replacement Program; Board Member Luca seconded the motion. The motion passed on a 6-1 vote with Board Member Faust voting nay and Vice Chair Farasat and Board Members DePalma, Di Carlo and Rinaldi absent. 4. Discussion and possible action regarding Barton Creek Greenbelt reservation pilot program recommendations. Presentation made by Amanda Ross of the Parks and Recreation Department. Discussion followed but no action was taken by the Board. 5. Discussion of partnership …
Austin Parks and Recreation Department FY 2022 BUDGET FORECAST Department Budget Overview FY 2021 Totals at a Glance FY 2021 Approved Budget FY 2021 Positions FY 2021 Sources $109.7 Million 744.75 FTEs Tax Supported: 75% Fees/Other: 22.3% Grants/Other: 2.7% FY 2021 Budget by Program FY 2021 Budget Highlights • • • $638K for Forestry Services for Parkland Acquisitions $150K for Contractual Increases $1.2M Operations & Maintenance Support Support Services 5% Transfers, Debt Service, and Other Requirements 11% Park Planning, Development, Operations and Maintenance 27% Community Services 57% 2 Department Overview Data and Highlights PARD SD23 Goals and Measures • Activate and enhance urban park spaces to provide flexible and diverse programming • • • Align accessible and diverse programs and services with community needs and interests Ensure the parks system preserves recreational and natural spaces to serve as a respite from urban life Expand and improve access to parks and facilities for all 85% 75% 65% 55% FY21 Expenditure Budget by Category 85% 74% 70% 64% Residents satisfied Residents with access 2020 Actual 2021 Goal 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 734.75 744.75 693.75 695.75 719.25 694.75 FTE 3 Contractuals 30.2% Commodities 4.5% 750 740 730 720 710 700 690 680 670 660 Personnel 65.3% Department Budget Overview FY 2022 Proposed Total PARD Budget Forecast FY 2022 Proposed Budget FY 2022 Proposed Positions $113.5 Million* 766.75 FTEs FY 2022 General Fund Highlights General Fund Budget Increase - $3.8M** Standard City-Wide Cost Drivers - $1.3M • • • Employee Wage Adjustment Increases Fleet Maintenance and Fuel City Support Services Requested Department-Wide Cost Drivers - $2.5M Increases to accommodate items previously authorized by Council Park Ranger Program Increase Cemetery Interment Unit Increase Operations & Maintenance Support *Includes Enterprise Golf Fund **Estimate only. FY22 Budget is still under development, pending City Council approval. FY 2022 Sources Tax Supported: 75% Fees/Other: 22.3% Grants/Other: 2.7% 4 Department Budget Overview FY 2022 Budget Proposal BASE COST DRIVER DEFINITION: General Fund and Support Services departments must develop a forecast with only baseline requirements. In other words, the only increases allowable are those necessary to accommodate items previously authorized by Council. Examples of acceptable forecast items that increase the Department’s budget are: • Costs of a new facility that will be opened part-way through FY 2022 • Costs related to annexations or new facilities • Lease increases, legislative directives, contractual commitments Unmet Needs: Due to …
Dougherty Arts Center Replacement Project Preliminary Design Phase Update Boards and Commissions March 2021 Site Map & Context 2 Previous City Council Direction • Butler Shores location approved on 5/9/19 • Council direction to consider site alternatives: on site 1. New DAC & existing PARD Main Office remain 2. New DAC & New PARD Main Office rebuilt on site (unfunded) 3. New DAC on site, existing PARD is removed/relocated elsewhere (unfunded) • Consolidated Arts District Parking (underground, partially unfunded) • Seek alternative financing mechanisms & interest in philanthropy Conceptual development scenario from 2018/2019 planning process 3 Existing PARD Main Office • Constructed 1959, 2-story addition in 1976 • First permanent home for COA Parks Department • High degree of historic integrity • Architect: R. Earl Dillard • Defining features: wide eaves, flat roof, curtain • Eligible for listing on National Register of Historic windows Places Image credits: Austin History Center 4 Recent Stakeholder Engagement • Two Open House Community Meetings • Meeting #1: Oct. 28, 2020 • Meeting #2: Jan. 26, 2021 • (10) Small Group Meetings • Dougherty Arts Center Staff: 11/10/2020 • Painting, Photography, and Drawing Artists and Instructors: 11/19/2020 • Youth Program Instructors and Parents: 12/1/2020 • Gallery Artists: 12/2/2020 • Artist Professional Development Programs: 12/3/2020 • Theater Organizations and Technical Staff: 12/7/2020 • Friends of the Dougherty Arts Center: 12/9/2020 • Ceramics Studio Artists and Instructors: 12/10/2020 • Neighbors to the Dougherty Arts Center: 12/15/2020 • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in the Arts: 1/7/2021 • Electronic Survey • 221 Participants & 894 Responses • Ongoing Partner Coordination • ZACH Scott Theater • The Trail Foundation • Austin Transportation Dept. 5 Project Mission Statement 6 Site Constraints Map 7 Four Options Key operational criteria and site considerations • Preservation of heritage trees • Relationship to adjacent ZACH • Underground parking solution • Pick-up & drop-off for youth programs • Load-in areas for theater programs • Balancing traffic impact between Toomey Rd. & Riverside Dr. • Preservation of PARD Main Office (1959) • Allowance for possible expansion • Activates parkland & enhance trail access • Civic presence/identity • Back of house areas for kiln yard, etc. 8 • Compact building footprint tucked closely behind PARD Main & ZACH School • One heritage oak impacted • Proposed parking garage sits between ZACH and new DAC, within ZACH lease boundary • PARD Main is retained and renovated/expanded (future scope, unfunded) …
DESIGN OPTION NARRATIVES: Dougherty Arts Center at Butler Shores Park In May 2019, City Council directed PARD to proceed with preliminary design for the new Dougherty Arts Center on Butler Shores Park, but also asked that this analysis include the following criteria: 2019 Planning Commission recommendations, including incorporation of a parking and transportation demand management strategy for the entire arts complex 2019 Design Commission recommendations, including the provision of access to the site from both Toomey Rd. and Riverside Dr. and integration of a district parking structure The possible relocation or reconstruction of the existing PARD Main Office building to allow for adjustments to the location of the DAC and to reduce traffic impact on Toomey Rd. The location of a parking structure away from Toomey Rd., or consolidation of parking with others in the area Exploring revenue-financed, underground parking and Mechanisms by which the City could engage philanthropic interest in the DAC project In response, and through a robust series of community engagement meetings in Fall 2020 through Spring 2021, the project team developed four (4) different scenarios which address all the topics above differently. Additionally, the team coordinated with the developer for the adjacent 218 S. Lamar PUD to secure 30 spaces for PARD/DAC use as well as 50 discounted visitor spaces on a daily basis. It should be noted that, in addition to above, the following criteria and constraints emerged as primary drivers of the design options: Eligibility of the existing PARD Main Office for listing on National Register of Historic Places Preservation of existing heritage trees The DAC’s relationship to the existing ZACH building & the existing ZACH ground lease boundary Feasibility of underground parking locations Car pick-up and drop-off to support youth programs Vehicle load-in areas for theater programs Activation of parkland and enhancement of existing trail access Opportunities for incorporation of public art with the AIPP Program Allowance for possible expansion, should additional funding become available The civic presence and identity of the DAC, a vital arts institution for Austin’s creative culture The need for back-of-house space, including a covered kiln yard for ceramics functions OPTION 1A – NEW DAC BUILDING TO THE SOUTH; PARD MAIN OFFICE REMAINS AT ITS CURRENT LOCATION Brief Description: Option 1A locates the DAC building to the south of PARD Main Office. …
