AARC Workgroup Notes (5/11/2021) Agenda; * Justin Schneider led the discussion and presentation of the Phase 2 Master Plan community engagement process (presentation slides and feedback attached). * Phase 2 timeline and contracting process: 1. Council approve Architect contract on June 6. * Finalize contract in August, 2. Council approve Construction Mgr at Risk (CMAR) contract July 29 * Finalize contract in October 3. Projected construction completion August 2022 * CelebrAsia virtual event on May 1, 2021 Watch video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_VCEBgh5ZfA * AARC Budget: With savings this year, $120K to add ballroom lighting, ceiling mounted projectors in classrooms and other upgrades to facility. Purchased under a Master agreement with Theater Supply company. * Other activities resource-center-event-calendar - Upcoming programs: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/asian-american- - Planning a Bi-Lingual youth Storytime summer series, still working on marketing * COVID 19 - Successful vaccine outreach to the Burmese Community - Summit DasGupta has prepared notes that doctors in the community can use to encourage vaccinations for patients - AARC is hosting a vaccine clinic with AACHI and APH on Saturday 5/15 for first dose and 6/19 for second dose ‐ From Binh Ly at Austin Public Health: Here’s the new and improved COA’s Covid website: http://www.austintexas.gov/covid19 And here are the communication tools including translated flyers and social media graphics. Another link that might be of interest: http://www.austintexas.gov/covidequity
Austin Parks and Recreation Department AARC Phase 2 Implementation Community Engagement Planning Session Justin Schneider, PARD May 11, 2021 Warm-up Exercise What do you love about the AARC? Share responses here: PollEv.com/AustinParks512, or Text AustinParks512 to 22333 once to join Today’s big question: Today’s big question: What does “successful” What does “successful” community engagement community engagement look like? look like? Outline • Overview of AARC 2019 Plan • Project Scope of Phase 2 • Overview of Community Engagement Process • Review of 2019 Plan input • CE scope for Phase 2 • Developing goals for engagement 2019 Planning Process • Oct. 2018 to May 2019 • City Council Approval on Sep. 19, 2019 • Community Engagement • 10 small group discussion meetings • 4 community meetings • 3 surveys for input • Additional letters and comments • Final approved plan: Phase 2 • Left open conversation around the scope for a performing arts center within budget AARC Phase 2 Overview The project seeks to increase programmatic possibilities for the popular AARC through the addition of a live performance theater, associated programmatic spaces and parking. It is intended to provide a place to empower Austin’s diverse communities through cultural understanding and life-enhancing opportunities. Community Engagement defined by COA Community Engagement is the practice of directly involving the community in a decision-making process. Community engagement can take many forms and approaches, but broadly speaking is a practice that aims to recognize the importance of public input to the development of public policies, decision- making and planning. IAP2 Public Participation Spectrum PUBLIC PARTICIPATION GOAL INFORM To provide the public with balanced and objective information to assist them in understanding the problems, alternatives and/or solutions. CONSULT To obtain public feedback on analysis, alternatives, and/or decision. INVOLVE To work directly with the public throughout the process to ensure that public issues and concerns are consistently understood and considered. COLLABORATE To partner with the public in each aspect of the decision including the development of alternatives and the identification of the preferred solution. EMPOWER To place final decision-making in the hands of the public. PROMISE TO THE PUBLIC We will keep you informed. We will keep you informed, listen to and acknowledge concerns and provide feedback on how public input influenced the decision. We will work with you to ensure that your concerns and issues are directly reflected in the alternatives developed and provide feedback on …
Northwest Austin Universal Health Clinic (NAUHC) NW Austin Universal Health Clinic • Mission “To provide high quality primary health care access to the medically uninsured and underinsured population in the greater Austin area.” • Serve patients regardless of income, legal status, ability to • Offer high quality primary medical care and behavioral pay health services NW Austin Universal Health Clinic • Our patients – 58% live in Travis County, 47% in Williamson County – 8% of our patients come from outside the greater Austin area, like San Antonio, Temple, Dallas – Race/Ethnicity: • 71% Asian; 11% Hispanic; 6% White; • Primary Languages: Hindi/Urdu, Korean, Spanish – Age ranges:5% under 17, 83% 18-64, 11% >64 NW Austin Universal Health Clinic APH APH-MH 55- target 35 2020 N/A 2021 71 (Q3): target40 36( Q2): target 40 NW Austin Universal Health Clinic Community Collaborations * Refugee Services/Victims of Crime * Aspire to Age * Asian American Quality of Life Commission * Austin Asian Impact * Asian Family Support Services of Austin * Asian American Community Health Initiative Social Services * Assistance with Medical Bills * Assistance with applying for Medicare, Medicaid & Disability * Rent & Food Assistance * Case Management Access to Medical Specialties * Cardiology * Gastroenterology * TeleHealth for multiple other specialties * Physical Therapy * Hematology & Oncology *Hospitalist NAUHC * Primary Medical Care *Behavioral Health Care * Social Service Support Holistic Medicine * Acupuncture * Asian Herbalist Mental Health Program * Case Management * Art Therapy * Yoga & Mindfulness Therapy * Mental Health Room as safe space Medical Assistance * Prescription Assistance Program * Language service * Culturally appropriate medical services NW Austin Universal Health Clinic • Discussion – Questions about clinic / patients
Recommendation The Asian American Quality of Life Advisory Commission recommends that the “Equitable Chamber Funding Model,” developed by the City of Austin’s Economic Development Department (EDD), consider factors that do not disproportionately impact the Greater Austin Asian Chamber of Commerce (GAACC) Description of Recommendation to Council WHEREAS, the Asian American Quality of Life (AAQoL) Advisory Commission was created to advise the City Council on issues related to the Asian American Resource Center and provide on-going guidance and support for the City's Asian American Quality of Life Initiatives, and WHEREAS, EDD is developing an “Equitable Chamber Funding Model” for funding Multi-Ethnic Chamber Alliance (MECA) Chambers, and WHEREAS, Asian Americans are the fastest growing population in Austin/Travis County, which should result in higher Race/Equity Factor portion of the funding model, and WHEREAS, the funding model should include a “language factor” for which the GAACC should be credited for supporting over 20 Asian languages in their operations, and WHEREAS, the GAACC is instrumental in attracting international business investment and trade to Austin, and WHEREAS, in recent years, the GAACC has helped address increasing violence against Asian Americans and Asian American businesses, and WHEREAS, many immigrants are first generation business owners in need of support from GAACC, and WHEREAS, refugees may be more likely to open businesses, instead of applying for jobs, due to hiring qualifications and language barriers, and WHEREAS, at the February 4, 2021, City Council meeting, Councilmember Alter pointed to weaknesses in the “Funding Model,” suggesting that it should be modified to include: (1) meaningful language factors, (2) updates based on current census data, and (3) no disproportionate reduction in funding existing Chambers, and WHEREAS, on March 25, 2021, Council directed City staff to consult with the Chambers in advancing economic opportunity in Austin and submit a base funding model to Council by November 2021. NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the AAQoL Advisory Commission supports adjusting certain equity factors in the EDD “Equitable Chamber Funding Model” as directed by City Council to include a meaningful “language factors” and more focus on support for businesses than household income, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Commission recommends limiting the disproportionate fiscal impact to the GAACC, estimated to be $48,000 annually.
2020‐2021 Budget Recommendations Root Cause Analysis – Asian perspective missing from equity initiatives Story: What did you hear from the community? Recent events including the ongoing pandemic, Winter Storm Uri, and rising anti‐Asian violence have brought to the surface the many challenges facing the Asian community in Austin. During Winter Storm Uri, there were few protocols in place to get translated materials out to the community regarding cold weather resources, water and food distribution, and the recovery process. While the community volunteers stepped in to provide the much‐needed translations, much of the work was not completed until five days after the initial power outages. Issues around equity go far beyond lack of access to information and resources due to limited English proficiency of some community members. A significant percentage of Austin’s Asian American community are first generation immigrants from many disparate regions. These immigrant communities have a different set of needs, including access to legal services and navigating the health care system, from second generation+ Asian Americans. Problem: What is the problem you identify? In a few short years, the Equity Office team, in coordination with the Joint Inclusion Committee (JIC), has made great strides in by providing equity training to City staff and others, implementing new equity‐ based programs, providing leadership during the Reimagining Public Safety process, and much more. However, due to a lack of capacity, the Equity Office has been unable to take on additional initiatives for the Asian American Community. Moreover, with anti‐Asian American violence on the rise, it is imperative that the City place additional focus ensuring their safety as well as all BIPOC communities in Austin. How does the problem show up in your community? Who is most impacted by the problem? Although Asian Americans are the fastest growing community in Austin, department‐level data consistently shows a low participation rate in many City programs and services. In addition, there are hard‐to‐reach pockets of immigrants that stand to benefit from increased access to City services. Lack of knowledge about City services and language barriers are contributing factors and require a set of outreach strategies to overcome. The stakes are even higher during an emergency event when a lack of access to services and information can have potentially deadly outcomes. Members of Austin’s Asian American community are also concerned about rising anti‐Asian hate. Asian American community leaders have called upon the City to track these types …
AUSTIN FIRE DEPARTMENT D iv ersit y Rec ruit ing A U S T I N F I R E D E P A R T M E N T Our Mission Goes Beyond Our Name Our Mission Goes Beyond Our Name is the cornerstone of the Austin Fire Department (AFD). A leader in the fire service, AFD is on the cutting-edge of technology and training. A leader in the fire service, the Austin Fire Department protects lives and property through extensive fire prevention and safety education efforts, in addition to a quick and effective response to emergencies 2 Recruiting Update 2021 Hiring Process Overview Goal In 2021 AFD’s Recruiting Division faced historic challenges. Despite these challenges Recruiting was able to substantially improve on and exceed the successes and results of the 2019 recruiting cycle. The Recruiting Division strives to interest qualified, competitive candidates to participate in the Austin Fire Department’s hiring process. This is an important first step towards producing a more diverse workforce reflective of the city of Austin. Recruiting Campaign Initiatives The Global pandemic prevented AFD’s traditional recruiting approach of attending college expos, career fairs, and community events. Recruiting shifted to the following initiatives. 1. Candidate Interest Card Re-engagement 2. Texas Fire Service Recruiting Coalition 3. Digital Outreach 4. Adjunct Outreach 5. Print Outreach 6. Community Partnership Recruiting Update 2021 Hiring Process Target Candidates • Target Candidates are those who self identify as a member of an under- represented demographic group within AFD. • Under-represented groups within AFD are all minority groups, those who are multiracial, and women. • Non-target candidates are those who identify as white male or choose not to disclose their race or ethnicity. Recruiting Update 2021 Hiring Process Hiring Process Timeline Applications Written Exam Structured Oral Process Ranked List Conditional Offers April 16th – 30th June 15th – 17th July 13th – 15th August 30th Fall 2021 Recruiting Update 2021 Hiring Process 2021 Candidate Interest Cards Hiring Process 2021 • 5457 Candidate Interest Cards (CICs) 25% • 75% of CICs are from Target Candidates • A 33% increase in diversity representation when compared with 2019 CICs 75% • The most diverse pool of CICs in AFD history Recruiting Update 2021 Hiring Process 2021 Candidate Interest Cards Target Candidate Education Level 21% • 74.8% with some college background • 23.3% with a Bachelors or Masters Degree • 22% High School only background 2% 3% …
ASIAN AMERICAN QUALITY OF LIFE ADVISORY COMMISSION (AAQOLAC) REGULAR MEETING MINUTES OF TUESDAY, MARCH 16, 2021 The AAQOLAC convened in a regular meeting on Tuesday, April 20, 2021 Chair Yoshida called the Commission Meeting to order at 6:15 p.m. Commission Members in Attendance: Vince Cobalis, Sarah Chen, Kirk Yoshida, Hanna Huang, Pramod Patil, Shubhada Saxena, Molly Wang, Nguyen Stanton, and Debasree DasGupta Staff in Attendance: Rey Arellano, Assistant City Manager Joshua Robinson, Interim Senior Executive Assistant (Office of the City Manager) Marion Sanchez, Public Information Manager (Communication & Public Information Office) Houmma Garba, Language Access Coordinator (Communication & Public Information Office) Vanorda Richardson, Financial Manager (Parks & Recreation) Nicholas Johnson, Financial Analyst (Parks & Recreation) Citizen Communication: N/A 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The Commission moved to approve minutes from AAQOLAC meeting on January 22, 2021 and March 16, 2021, with minor changes. Commissioner Chen motioned. Commissioner Huang seconded. Vote was 9-0. 2. OLD BUSINESS a. Workgroup Reports: document. materials. 1. Asian American Resource Center (AARC) Workgroup: Update provided in the backup 2. Health and Community Engagement Workgroup: Update provided in the backup 3. Arts and Culture Workgroup: Update provided in the backup materials. 4. Human Resources Workgroup: No update provided. 5. Business Planning Workgroup: No update provided. b. Update on the Joint Inclusion Committee Meeting – Commissioner Stanton provided an update. c. Follow-up Items: 1. Update on the AARC Master Plan – Update provided in the backup materials. 2. Update on the Fiscal Year (FY) 2022 Budget Recommendation Process 3. STAFF BRIEFING 4. NEW BUSINESS a. Update on language access from the Communication & Public Information Office (Houma Garba & Marion Sanchez) b. Presentation by Parks and Recreation Department concerning the department’s proposed budget a. Discussion and possible action on withdrawing the AARC Master Plan Phase 2 Community Engagement Consultant for Design Phase from the Commission's FY 2022 budget recommendations. - The Commission voted to withdrawal the AARC Master Plan Phase 2 Community Engagement Consultant for Design Phase from the Commission's FY 2022 budget recommendations. Moved by Commissioner Cobalis, Seconded by Commissioner DasGupta. Unanimous on a 9-0 vote (Commissioners Huang, Chen, Yoshida, DasGupta, Cobalis, Saxena, Stanton, Wang, and Patil) b. Discussion and possible action on an additional FY 2022 budget recommendation for a Business Process Consultant position at the Equity Office - The Commission voted to include an additional FY 2022 budget recommendation for a Business Process Consultant position at …
ASIAN AMERICAN QUALITY OF LIFE ADVISORY COMMISSION (AAQOLAC) SPECIAL CALLED MEETING MINUTES OF TUESDAY, MAY 27, 2021 The AAQOLAC convened in a regular meeting on Tuesday, May 27, 2021 Chair Yoshida called the Commission Meeting to order at 6:22 p.m. Commission Members in Attendance: Pooja Sethi, Sarah Chen, Kirk Yoshida, Hanna Huang, Shubhada Saxena, Molly Wang, Fang Fang, and Debasree DasGupta Staff in Attendance: Joshua Robinson, Equity & Inclusion Program Coordinator (Equity Office) Citizen Communication: N/A 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The Commission moved to approve minutes from AAQOLAC meeting on April 20, 2021. Commissioner Cobalis motioned. Commissioner Huang seconded. Vote was 8-0. 2. OLD BUSINESS a. Workgroup/Project Reports 1. Asian American Resource Center (AARC) Workgroup 2. Health and Community Engagement Workgroup 3. Arts & Culture Workgroup 4. Human Resources Workgroup 5. Business Planning Workgroup 6. Public Safety / Policing Project 7. Community Stakeholder Nomination Project b. Update on the Joint Inclusion Committee Meeting c. Follow-up Items: 1. Update on the AARC Master Plan – Update provided in the backup materials. 2. Update on the Fiscal Year (FY) 2022 Budget Recommendation Process 3. STAFF BRIEFING a. Update on language access from the Communication & Public Information Office (Houma Garba & Marion Sanchez) b. Presentation by Parks and Recreation Department concerning the department’s proposed budget 4. NEW BUSINESS a. Update on the North Austin Universal Health Clinic and its contract with the City for mental health services (Dr. Malpani) b. Discussion and possible action on the following Chair appointments: i. Winter Storm Review Task Force ii. Joint Inclusion Committee iii. AARC Work Group c. Discussion and possible action on equitable funding for the Greater Austin Asian Chamber of Commerce d. Discussion and possible action on a revised FY 2022 budget recommendation for an additional full-time staff position at the Equity Office 5. INFORMATION SHARING a. Update on the City’s Fire Recruiting Initiative 6. FUTURE AGENDA 6. ADJOURN Chair Yoshida adjourned the meeting without any objections at 8:30 p.m.
Versión en español a continuación. Meeting of the Joint Sustainability Committee May 26, 2021 Meeting of the Joint Sustainability Committee to be held on May 26, 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 (May 25, 2021 by noon). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the May 26, 2021 Joint Sustainability Committee Meeting, members of the public must: •Call or email the board liaison at 415-694-3111 and zach.baumer@austintexas.gov no later than noon, (May 25, 2021). 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. •Handouts or other information may be emailed to zach.baumer@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 Comité Conjunto de Sostenibilidad 26 de mayo de 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 (25 de mayo de 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: la • Llame o envíe un correo electrónico al enlace de junta al 415-694-3111 o zach.baumer@austintexas.gov a más tardar al mediodía (el día antes de la reunión – 25 de mayo de 2021). La información requerida es el nombre del orador, los números de artículo sobre los que desean hablar, si están a favor / en contra / neutrales, y un número de teléfono o dirección de correo electrónico. • Una vez que se haya llamado o enviado por correo …
Austin Area Data on Flooding, Extreme Heat and Equity Joint Sustainability Committee May 26, 2021 Prepared by: Patrick Bixler, Assistant Professor, LBJ School of Public Affairs & RGK Center for Philanthropy and Community Service DianaJoyce Ojeda, Sustainability Studies B.A. in Geography 21’ Jessica Jones, Graduate Student, School of Architecture & LBJ School of Public Affairs Sandeep Paul, PHD Student, LBJ School of Public Affairs Agenda Introduction into A2SI • • 2020 Survey • Hazard Experiences in Austin • Flooding • Heat • Data Aggregation • Next Steps • Q&A A2SI Mission: To measure quality of life and sustainability trends and serve as the foundation for a systems approach to address the challenges of our region. www.austinindicators.org How we do our work- Austin Area Sustainability Indicators 2020 Household Survey Telephone (75%) and Web-based (25%) Fielded September – December 2020 100 153 City of Austin: 584 78744: 190 78753: 111 585 152 150 100 Key to question notation: * part of longitudinal "dashboard" dataset **Longitudinal questions that extend beyond 2018 ^ new questions generated from the GAVA organizer/resident feedback process # questions part of our social capital index $ questions part of our civic health scorecard + questions part of the MSDF Social Determinants of Health (SDOH) crosswalk (a crosswalk of multiple community health-related surveys) Unmarked questions were asked in 2018 (but not prior; many of the "community resilience" questions we asked in 2018 are a part of this section) Flooding Image taken from: COA Lower Shoal Feasibility Study * Note small sample size for 78744 & 78753 * Note small sample size for 78753 Extreme Heat Events Image taken from: KVUE https://www.kvue.com/article/weather/record- breaking-108-degrees-recorded-in-austin-monday-temperatures-trend- slightly-cooler-tuesday/269-9ee8e8ff-147f-41c8-bc54-13ff5e94d4d7 * Note small sample size for 78753 We can further analyze the survey data by aggregating the: Impacts 1. 2. Perceptions 3. Actions Related to flood and heat hazards Impacted by... flooding* *statistically significant differences extreme heat Perception of... flood risk* *statistically significant differences heat risk* *statistically significant differences Actions taken... To mitigate flood risk* *statistically significant differences To mitigate heat risk What influences actions to reduce hazard risk? • Social capital is important for both – Positive and statistically significant for heat and flood • Neighborhood cohesion more important for flood actions • Individual/Household "networks" more important for heat actions • Hispanic residents more proactive regarding heat • Black residents less active with flood actions Image taken from LA County Community Disaster Resilience http://www.laresilience.org/ Next Steps …
Vulnerability of Central Texas Urban Forests to Climate Change Wendy Gordon, PhD Ecologia Consulting Climate Action Texas May 25, 2021 Impacts of Climate Change on Texas • Physical impacts from changing temperature and precipitation • Hotter days, warmer nights, more extreme precipitation, wildfire • Physiological impacts on fauna and flora • Hitting upper tolerances for processes like photosynthesis • Phenological impacts • Longer growing season, mismatches between predator and prey lifecycles • Range shifts • Disrupted bird migration, changing habitat distributions, “new” plant hardiness zones Today we’re going to talk about a specific project that recently examined the vulnerability of the Central Texas landscape to changing climate Goal of the Urban Forestry Climate Change Response Framework To ensure that urban forests will continue to provide benefits to the people that live in urban communities as the climate changes. We define the urban forest as all publicly and privately-owned trees within an urban area— including individual trees along streets and in backyards, as well as stands of remnant forest. The trees, developed green spaces, and natural areas within the City of Austin’s 400,882 acres will face direct and indirect impacts from a changing climate over the 21st century. This assessment evaluates the vulnerability of urban trees and natural and developed landscapes within the City of Austin to a range of future climates. The Vulnerability Assessment Used scientific projections of future changes in climate, such as differences in seasonal temperature and precipitation, to set boundary conditions Reviewed results from the latest research to determine how urban forests and natural areas around Austin may respond to changes in climate, disturbance, and management Drew from local expertise - scientists and forest managers - to synthesize results and identify key vulnerabilities within the urban forest and natural ecosystems Described the implications that future changes will have on a wide variety of ecological, social, and economic factors Vulnerability is the susceptibility of a system to the adverse effects of climate change. It is a function of potential climate change impacts and the adaptive capacity of the system. A system is vulnerable if it is at risk for no longer being recognizable as that community type, or if the system is anticipated to suffer substantial declines in health or productivity. To assess vulnerability, a panel of experts on the ecology and management of Austin’s urban forest, including developed and natural areas, met for a two-day workshop. Areas …
Item 1 JOINT SUSTAINABILITY COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES REGULAR MEETING May 26, 2021 The Joint Sustainability Committee convened in a special meeting on May 26, 2021 via videoconferencing. Chair Kaiba White called the Board Meeting to order at 5:34 pm. Board Members in Attendance: Kaiba White Chair, Katie Coyne Vice-Chair, David Carroll, Diana Wheeler, Melissa Rothrock, Karen Hadden, Alexis Taylor, Fisayo Fadelu, Solveij Rosa Praxis, Karen Magid, Alberta Phillips Board Members Absent: City Staff in Attendance: Zach Baumer, Phoebe Romero CALL TO ORDER CITIZEN COMMUNICATION The speakers who registered in advance for public comment have three minutes each to address items on the agenda at this time. • None 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a) April 28, 2021 meeting of the Joint Sustainability Committee • Motion to approve (Commissioner Hadden), second (Commissioner Taylor), 8 approved, 0 opposed, 0 abstained. Commissioner Praxis and Commissioner Magid were not yet on the dais. 2. NEW BUSINESS a) Austin Area Sustainability Indicators Update – Patrick Bixler and Jessica Jones, UT Austin (Discussion and/or possible action) • Overview of community survey, which focused primarily on flooding and extreme heat hazards, with a focus on zip codes 78744 and 78753 in collaboration with Go Austin, Vamos Austin • Identified racial disparities in impact, actions taken, and varying levels of satisfaction with disaster response services • Discussion on how this will be used for on-the-ground action, and considering platforms for tracking implementation of climate actions, and how to define social cohesion and capital and/or possible action) b) USDA Forest Adaptation Overview – Wendy Gordon, Climate Action Texas (Discussion • Participated in an interdisciplinary team on examining the impacts of climate change on natural systems in Texas and ended with a report titled Vulnerability Assessment of Austin’s Urban Forest and Natural Areas • Provided overview of key findings, including impacts of changes in temperatures and precipitation, and some outcomes of business as usual vs. actionable scenarios • Discussion on how to maintain and increase biodiversity, how to impact decision- making, and engaging in outreach by distributing information to neighborhood contact teams. c) Commission members report back on any relevant discussions from their respective boards and commissions – (Discussion and/or possible action) • Resource Management Commission – did not develop a recommendation in support of the code, will be following up on having a public process before the end of the year to discuss electric-ready and EV-ready buildings. • Environmental Commission …
Versión en español a continuación. Regular Meeting of the Building and Standards Commission May 26, 2021 Building and Standards Commission Meeting to be held May 26, 2021 with Social Distancing Modifications Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers (property owners, representatives and/or interested parties) must register in advance (one day before the scheduled meeting, Tuesday, May 25, 2021 by Noon). To speak remotely at the May 26, 2021 Building and Standards Commission Meeting, you must: •Call or email Melanie Alley at 512-974-2679 or melanie.alley@austintexas.gov no later than May 25, 2021 by Noon, (one day before the meeting). The information required is the speaker name, item number(s) they wish to speak on, a telephone number and email address. •Once a request to speak has been called in or emailed to the board liaison, speakers will be contacted with 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. •Handouts or other information may be emailed to melanie.alley@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. •Residents may watch a live broadcast of the meeting here: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live. Reunión del Building and Standards Commission 26 de mayo de 2021 La junta se llevará a cabo el 26 de mayo de 2021 con modificaciones de distanciamiento social. Se permitirán comentarios públicos por teléfono; no se permitirá ninguna entrada en persona. Todos los oradores (propietarios, representantes y / o interesados) deben registrarse con anticipación (el martes 25 de mayo de 2021 antes del mediodía). Todos los comentarios públicos se producirán al comienzo de la reunión. Para hablar de forma remota en la reunion el miercoles 26 de mayo de 2021, los residentes deben: • Llame o envíe un correo electrónico al enlace de la junta en 512-974-2679 o melanie.alley@austintexas.gov a más tardar al mediodía (el día antes de la reunión). La información requerida es el nombre del orador, los Page 1 números de artículo sobre los que desean hablar, si están a favor / en contra / neutrales, y un número de teléfono o dirección de correo electrónico. • …
Versión en español a continuación. Regular Meeting of the Building and Standards Commission May 26, 2021 Building and Standards Commission Meeting to be held May 26, 2021 with Social Distancing Modifications Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers (property owners, representatives and/or interested parties) must register in advance (one day before the scheduled meeting, Tuesday, May 25, 2021 by Noon). To speak remotely at the May 26, 2021 Building and Standards Commission Meeting, you must: •Call or email Melanie Alley at 512-974-2679 or melanie.alley@austintexas.gov no later than May 25, 2021 by Noon, (one day before the meeting). The information required is the speaker name, item number(s) they wish to speak on, a telephone number and email address. •Once a request to speak has been called in or emailed to the board liaison, speakers will be contacted with 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. •Handouts or other information may be emailed to melanie.alley@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. •Residents may watch a live broadcast of the meeting here: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live. Reunión del Building and Standards Commission 26 de mayo de 2021 La junta se llevará a cabo el 26 de mayo de 2021 con modificaciones de distanciamiento social. Se permitirán comentarios públicos por teléfono; no se permitirá ninguna entrada en persona. Todos los oradores (propietarios, representantes y / o interesados) deben registrarse con anticipación (el martes 25 de mayo de 2021 antes del mediodía). Todos los comentarios públicos se producirán al comienzo de la reunión. Para hablar de forma remota en la reunion el miercoles 26 de mayo de 2021, los residentes deben: • Llame o envíe un correo electrónico al enlace de la junta en 512-974-2679 o melanie.alley@austintexas.gov a más tardar al mediodía (el día antes de la reunión). La información requerida es el nombre del orador, los Page 1 números de artículo sobre los que desean hablar, si están a favor / en contra / neutrales, y un número de teléfono o dirección de correo electrónico. • …
AUSTIN CODE DEPARTMENT Winter Storm Uri Multi Family Case Update PRESENTED BY Elaine Garrett May 26, 2021 May 2021 Update To provide updated information regarding cases related to Winter Storm Uri and its impact on citywide multifamily and single- family dwellings. This report will provide: • Updated data regarding cases • Cases by Council District • Legal status of cases Data Maps Deficiencies General Interior Surfaces Water heating facilities 71 63 General 29 Mechanical appliances 26 26 26 22 Deficiencies Continued Council Districts Data Breakdown Active Inclement Weather Cases 8600 N 620 Rd 2021-029074 The Verandah at Grandview Hills 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 5200 N Lamar Blvd Park 2021-028603 Summit at Hyde 8220 Research Blvd 2021-028980 Park at Crestview 12300 Hymeadow 2021-032318 Chesapeak 12001 Metric Blvd 2021-027473 Northstar 1902 West Loop 2021-023442 Villas at Walnut Creek 2347 Douglas St 2021-038157 Douglas landing 2347 Douglas St 2021-038161 Douglas Landing 2347 Douglas St 2021-038163 Douglas Landing 10. 9345 E 290 Hwy EB 290 2021-029466 Rosemont at Hidden Creek 11. 2501 Wickersham ln 2021-034065 Treehouse 12. 2707 Windswept Cove 2021-024389 Windswept West 13. 9500 Dessau 9500 Apartments Next Steps ACD Emergency Response Phase 3: Legal Escalation- Cases will continue to be escalated thru the legal processes: 1. Once a NOV compliance timeframe has expired 2. If no extension have been granted 3. If violations still exist and have not been corrected. Austin 3-1-1 Online Dashboard and Call Hotline Improvements – ACD has completed its online dashboard for public use. Recommendations and progress for this task will be revisited in our final report to Council due in June 2021. 🔗🔗 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jlwtZje5ybI THANK YOU Any questions?
Date: May 26, 2021 BUILDING AND STANDARDS COMMISSION The Building and Standards Commission (BSC) convened remotely via video conference for a regular meeting on Wednesday, May 26, 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, and Edward Selig; and, Ex Officio Commissioner Chief Thomas Vocke. Commissioner Sade Ogunbode was absent. REGULAR MEETING MINUTES Staff in Attendance: Melanie Alley, Code Review Analyst/BSC Coordinator; Robert Moore, Austin Code Division Manager; Marlayna Wright, Supervisor; James Candelas, Program Specialist; Farah Presley, Investigator; Elaine Garrett, Assistant Director; Daniel Word, Assistant Director; Moses Rodriguez, Field Supervisor; Justin Brummer, Acting Field Supervisor; Erica Thompson, Investigator; Willis Adams Inspector; Brandon Carr, Assistant City Attorney; and Adam Ellis, CTM A/V Technician. CALL TO ORDER Chair Freiburger called the Commission Meeting to order at 6:40 p.m. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Meeting minutes from both March 24, 2021 and April 28, 2021 regular meeting were approved on a Commissioner Mueller’s motion, which was seconded by Commissioner Green. The motion carried on a 6-0-1 vote. Commissioner Selig abstained and Commissioner Ogunbode was absent. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION Five stakeholders spoke during Citizen Communication. Charley Dorsaneo and Leah Boho, both from the Drenner Group, provided an update to the Commission regarding that status of compliance regarding properties located at 907, 909 and 911 Congress Avenue. Caroline Taylor and Mara Heppen, tenants, and Gabriela Garcia, BASTA, provided testimony regarding the current conditions at storm-damaged property 1071 Clayton Lane, also known as Mueller Flats. PUBLIC COMMENT Karrie League and Lesley Taylor both appeared for Public Comment to speak about the conditions regarding their neighboring property, 1907 Cliff Street, which is on the agenda as Item number 4. 1 PUBLIC HEARINGS Owner/Appellant Street Address 1200 East 6th Partners, LLC Douglas Street Landings, LLC 1200 E. 6th Street 2347 Douglas Street, Unit 2101, aka Douglas Street Landing New Case(s): Case Number(s) 1. CL 2021-061642 The property was represented by David King, Wayne Tai, Marc Modovan and Pete Martins. Attorney David King spoke on behalf of the owner at the hearing. Chair Freiburger admitted Staff Exhibits 1 and 2A-2I. Commissioner Mueller moved to close the public hearing, which was seconded by Commissioner Stostad. Commissioner Green moved to adopt Staff’s findings of fact and conclusions of law, as well as staff’s recommendation for repair within 45 days, with …
Building and Fire Board of Appeals Regular Called Meeting May 26, 2021 Building and Fire Board to be held May 26, 2021 at 1:30 PM with Social Distancing Modifications in a Regular Called Meeting Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers must register in advance (May 25 by noon). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the Building and Fire Board Meeting, residents must: •Call or email the board liaison at 512-550-5836 or at rick.arzola@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 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. •Handouts or other information may be emailed to rick.arzola@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 Junta de Apelaciones de Edificios y Bomberos Reunión ordinaria 26 de Mayo de 2021 El edificio y la junta contra incendios se llevará a cabo el 26 de mayo de 2021 a la 1:30 p.m. con modificaciones de distanciamiento social en una reunión ordinaria. Se permitirán comentarios públicos por teléfono; no se permitirá ninguna entrada en persona. Todos los oradores deben registrarse con anticipación (25 de mayo al mediodía). Todos los comentarios públicos se producirán al comienzo de la reunión. Para hablar de forma remota en la reunión del edificio y la junta de bomberos, los residentes deben: • Llame o envíe un correo electrónico al enlace de la junta al 512-550-5836 o al rick.arzola@austintexas.gov a más tardar al mediodía (el día antes de la reunión). La información requerida es el nombre del orador, los números de artículo sobre los que desean hablar, si están a favor / en contra / …
City of Austin Office of the City Auditor Audit Report October 2020 Austin Code Department Repeat Offender Program Austin’s Repeat Offender Program, as currently administered, does not ensure renters are living in properties that meet minimum health and safety standards. The program, though well-intended, is not meeting this goal in part because rental property owners have not been regulated or incentivized to correct Code violations. Beyond that, the process used to identify properties for program registration is inefficient and does not always result in all eligible properties becoming part of the Repeat Offender Program when they should. Furthermore, large properties do not pay their proportionate share of the costs to administer the program, which may lead to small properties and the public paying a disproportionate share of the costs to manage the Repeat Offender Program. Ultimately, many of the challenges Austin faces in administering its Repeat Offender Program result from a competitive rental market with limited housing options. These pressures exacerbate the risk of housing displacement particularly for low-income and vulnerable populations that frequently live in repeat offender properties. Contents Objective and Background What We Found Recommendations and Management Response Scope and Methodology 2 4 11 15 Cover: Photo provided by Austin Code Department, October 2020. Objective Does the City’s Repeat Offender Program help ensure rental property owners are addressing health and safety concerns? Background Austin’s Repeat Offender Program, a rental registration program for properties with multiple code violations, aims to ensure Austin renters are living in properties that are healthy and safe. It was created in 2013, partially in response to structural failures that endangered public health and safety in multifamily residences. To ensure the City can take enforcement action against properties that do not maintain safe and healthy rental properties, it is essential to identify properties that have received violations that meet the criteria for program registration. If a person complains about conditions at a rental property, Austin Code investigates that complaint and if it is verified, the Department sends a Notice of Violation to the property owner. Generally, properties are required to register with the Repeat Offender Program when one of the following criteria is met during a 24-month period. X X XX Two or more separate notices of violation not corrected. Five or more separate notices of violation issued on separate days regardless of whether they were corrected. Two or more Municipal Court citations. To register …
Repeat Offender Program PRESENTED BY MATTHEW I NORIEGA May 2021 Overview Repeat Offender History • Ordinance Requirements Process Registration Requirements Signs Local contacts Periodic Inspections • • • • • • • Common Substandard Conditions & Disaster Situations Repeat Offender History 2013 2014 2015 ➢ June 6 Rental Registration Resolution 49 ➢ June 6 Repeat Offender Program Resolution 50 ➢ Sept. 26 2013 | 50 adopted ➢ Oct. 7 2013 | Repeat Offender Ordinance goes into effect ➢ 4 FTE approved by Council for Multi-Family Inspection Team ➢ FTE hired and trained ➢ ROP developed ➢ Jan. 2014 ROP Fully Implemented ➢ Nov. 2014 Amended by Council ➢ Remove habitability ➢ 12 to 24 months ➢ Added conditions ➢ Jan. 2015 Changes are implemented by Austin Code Ordinance Requirements All single-family and multi-family rental properties that have received numerous health and safety complaints within 24 consecutive months are required to register with the City of Austin Repeat Offender Program. Overview What types of conditions are considered a violation? Rental properties with multiple code violations are required to register with the repeat offender program. ROP Criteria A rental registration is required for multi-family and single-family rental properties (not occupied by the owner) if they have received the following within 24 consecutive months at the same property: or more separate notices of violation are issued for the same property within a consecutive 24-month period and the owner of the property fails to correct the violations within the time frame required by the code official. or more separate notices of violation issued on separate days for the same property within a 24 period regardless of whether the violation was corrected or not. or more citations are issued for the same property within a 24 consecutive months. Process • Code staff identifies and refers property to the ROP committee as a candidate for the Repeat Offender Program. • The ROP committee reviews the property and determines whether the property meets the ordinance requirements. • If eligible, the property is submitted to the Code Licensing and Registration Team. The property owner is required to register within 14 days or appeal to the Director of the Code Department. • Properties are automatically registered after 14 days • $330 application fee for each property • The public is notified of registered properties via online reporting tools and distribution methods such as: the Austin Code website, media, quarter …
Building and Fire Code Board of Appeals Board Meeting Approved Minutes The Building and Fire Code Board of Appeals met in a Regular Called Meeting on May 26, 2021 via Web Ex Video Conference Board Member, Arndt called the meeting to order at 1:53 p.m. Board Members in Attendance: Ashley Juraska, Tim Arndt, Marco Fiorilo, Ben Abzug, Bobby Johns and Ron Buys Board Members Not in Attendance: Alan Schumann, Pieter Sybesma and Aubrey Brasfield Staff in Attendance: Rick Arzola (DSD), Mitchell Tolbert (DSD), Eric Zimmerman(DSD), Tony Hernandez (DSD), Kelly Stilwell(DSD), Kurt Stogdill(AE), Patricia Chawla(AE), Michael Husted(AE), Matthew Noriega(ACD) and Justin Brummer(ACD) May 26, 2021 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: The minutes from the May 6, 2021 Special Called meeting were approved as written. Board member Juraska made a motion to accept the minutes as written and board member Buys second the motion. Motion passed 6-0. 2. DISCUSSION AND ACTION -2021 International Energy Conservation Code- Austin Energy Manager of Green Building and Sustainability Kurt Stogdill gave a brief presentation on 2021 IECC Code Ordinance. In his presentation, Kurt highlighted and noted the significant changes in Residential. Insulation, increasing the R value from R38- to R49, Lighting changes in residential and multifamily homes and Mechanical Systems changes. He added that existing amendments would be retained but stringent with publish code, removed requirement for gas water heating in adjacent gas service and to add new code on timer language. There were option to paths of compliance, Performance and ERI paths and added additional efficiency option packages. In his Commercial changes, Kurt highlighted Building envelop, mechanical, lighting and power and water. Items that were dropped from the IECC, registered design professional on commissioning and water heater timers- added demand response as an alternative. Those that went to publish code, roofing, interlocks and commissioning. In their recommendation to keep, Encapsulation, ventilation filtration, window performance and demand response-to require open source demand response capabilities. After several discussions between AE, DSD and board members, board members elected to recommend the IECC to council but to include training and additional FTE’s for plan reviewers and inspections to implement the 2021 code. Board member Juraska made the motion and board member Fiorilo second the motion. Motion pass 6-0 4. DISCUSSION- Repeat Offender Program Austin Code Supervisor Matthew Noriega presented and gave an overview of Austin Code’s Repeat Offender Program (ROP). In that presentation, Supervisor Noriega highlighted the common violations, Unsafe …
MEMORANDUM ************************************************************************ TO: Todd Shaw, Chair Planning Commission Members FROM: Wendy Rhoades, Principal Planner Maureen Meredith, Senior Planner Housing and Planning Department DATE: May 19, 2021 RE: NPA-2021-0020.01 – Shelby Lane Residences (Plan Amendment Case) C14-2021-0015 – Shelby Lane Residences (Rezoning Case) Request for Postponement by Applicant ************************************************************************ The Applicant requests a postponement of the above-referenced neighborhood plan amendment and rezoning cases to July 13, 2021. Please refer to attached correspondence. A postponement will allow Staff the time to evaluate the additional transportation-related and housing information to be provided by the Applicant, and prepare recommendations for each case. Attachment: Map of Property 1 of 1B-1
MEMORANDUM ************************************************************************ TO: Todd Shaw, Chair Planning Commission Members FROM: Wendy Rhoades, Principal Planner Maureen Meredith, Senior Planner Housing and Planning Department DATE: May 19, 2021 RE: NPA-2021-0020.01 – Shelby Lane Residences (Plan Amendment Case) C14-2021-0015 – Shelby Lane Residences (Rezoning Case) Request for Postponement by Applicant ************************************************************************ The Applicant requests a postponement of the above-referenced neighborhood plan amendment and rezoning cases to July 13, 2021. Please refer to attached correspondence. A postponement will allow Staff the time to evaluate the additional transportation-related and housing information to be provided by the Applicant, and prepare recommendations for each case. Attachment: Map of Property 1 of 1B-2
URBAN RENEWAL PLAN MODIFICATION # 12 Beginning in late 2018 the Urban Renewal Board of the City of Austin (URB) began working on updating the Urban Renewal Plan for the East 11th and12th Street Urban Renewal Area (URP) and associated Neighborhood Conservation Combining Districts (NCCDs). The purpose of their efforts was to update the URP and streamline the URP and NCCDs and to bring them into alignment. Attached is the proposed URP as recommended by the Urban Renewal Board at their January 19, 2021 and February 8, 2021 meetings. Major proposed changes include: • Replacing the existing definitions section which largely pertain to land uses with a Land Use section that mirrors the draft NCCDs. • Moving most of the existing “project controls” for 22 distinct areas in the URP to the NCCD documents to ensure that the site development standards are in one document. • Update the process to modify the URP to align with the rezoning process. • Reorganization of sections that are outdated and adding information about changes to the area since the URP’s adoption in 1999. The URP does adopt the subdistrict boundaries and site development standards of the East 11th and East 12th Street NCCD. For the East 11th Street NCCD, staff’s recommendation differs from the URB’s only outside of the boundaries of the URP. Therefore, staff suggests no changes to this recommendation. B-31 of 191 of 19 DRAFT Recommended by the Urban Renewal Board January 19, 2021 URBAN RENEWAL PLAN FOR THE EAST 11TH AND 12TH STREETS URBAN RENEWAL PLAN AREA B-32 of 192 of 19 TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. Boundary Description 2. History 2.1 Accomplishments 3. Vision, Purpose, Authority and Scope 4. Redevelopment Strategy 5. Applicability of NCCD Controls 6. Land Use 7. Relocation of Persons, Businesses (including individuals and families, business concerns, and others displaced by the project) 8. Duration and Modification Procedures of URP Appendices: Appendix A: East 11th and 12th Street Urban Renewal Plan; Amendments Appendix B: East 11th Street and East 12th Street Neighborhood Conservation Combining District (NCCDs); Amendments Abbreviations commonly used in the document: URP – Urban Renewal Plan URA-Urban Renewal Agency ARA – Austin Revitalization Authority Note: Some of the tables and figures from the original 1999 Urban Renewal Plan have been deleted or modified, as they were no longer accurate or relevant. The original plan is available at this website: http://www.austintexas.gov/department/urban-renewal-plan B-33 of 193 of 19 …
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET CASE: C14-2021-0033 – East 11th Street Neighborhood Conservation Combining District (NCCD) Amendment (City Council-Initiated) DISTRICT: 1 ZONING FROM: Current East 11th Street NCCD development standards TO: Revised development regulations and land uses (no base zoning district changes) ADDRESS: IH-35 Northbound frontage road between East 12th Street and the northern alley of East 7th Street; East 11th Street from IH-35 to Navasota Street; Juniper Street between Branch Street and Navasota Street; Rosewood Avenue between Navasota Street and the eastern property line of 1314 Rosewood Avenue; and a segment of San Bernard Street SITE AREA: 28.15 acres PROPERTY OWNER: NA AGENT: City of Austin, Housing and Planning Department CASE MANAGER: Mark Walters (512-974-7695, mark.walters@austintexas.gov) STAFF RECOMMENDATION: The staff recommendation is to support the recommendations made by the Urban Renewal Board except for the creation of a new Subdistrict 4 and associated regulations for that subdistrict. For an overview of the recommended changes and specific recommendations see Exhibit C: Proposed Changes to The East 11th Street Neighborhood Conservation Combining District (NCCD) beginning on page 6. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: Pending CITY COUNCIL ACTION: May 20, 2021 ORDINANCE NUMBER: NA ISSUES: Staff has an alternative recommendation to the Urban Renewal Board’s regarding the creation of a new Subdistrict 4 and related subdistrict regulations. Due to the pandemic, the public’s participation in the development of these recommendations has been limited. Staff held a virtual public information meeting on April 20, 2021 to provide general information and to answer questions. 23 people attended. The questions and responses are attached in Exhibit D. B41 of 191 of 19 BASIS OF RECOMMENDATION: • The proposed amendments to the NCCD support the goals of the Urban Renewal Plan for the East 11th and12th Street Urban Renewal Area, “Champion sustainable revitalization reflecting diversity, achieving equity, and preserving East Austin’s cultural history.” • The segment of East 11th Street between IH-35 and Navasota Street is designated as an Imagine Austin Activity Corridor. “Corridors are also characterized by a variety of activities and types of buildings located along the roadway — shopping, restaurants and cafés, parks, schools, single-family houses, apartments, public buildings, houses of worship, mixed-use buildings, and offices.” The proposed changes to the NCCD will support East 11th Street’s evolution into a more complete Activity Corridor. • Allowing denser mixed use development along East 11th Street and denser residential development along Juniper Street supports the Austin …
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET CASE: C14-2021-0037 – East 12th Street Neighborhood Conservation Combining District (NCCD) Amendment (City Council-Initiated) DISTRICT: 1 ZONING FROM: Current East 12h Street NCCD development standards and land uses TO: Revised development regulations and land uses (no base zoning district changes) ADDRESS: North side of East 12th Street between the IH-35 North frontage road and Poquito Street and the south side of East 12th Street between Branch Street and Poquito Street SITE AREA: 22.91 acres PROPERTY OWNER: NA AGENT: City of Austin, Housing and Planning Department CASE MANAGER: Mark Walters (512-974-7695, mark.walters@austintexas.gov) STAFF RECOMMENDATION: The staff recommendation is to support the recommendations made by the Urban Renewal Board For an overview of the recommended changes and specific recommendations see Exhibit C: Proposed Changes to The East 12th Street Neighborhood Conservation Combining District (NCCD) beginning on page 6. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: Pending CITY COUNCIL ACTION: May 20, 2021 ORDINANCE NUMBER: NA ISSUES: Due to the pandemic, the public’s participation in the development of these recommendations has been limited. Staff held a virtual public information meeting on April 20, 2021 to provide general information and to answer questions. 23 people attended. Their questions and comments are included in Exhibit D. B-51 of 141 of 14 BASIS OF RECOMMENDATION: • The proposed amendments to the NCCD support the goals of the Urban Renewal Plan for the East 11th and12th Street Urban Renewal Area, “Champion sustainable revitalization reflecting diversity, achieving equity, and preserving East Austin’s cultural history.” • The segment of East 12th Street between IH-35 and Poquito Street is designated as an Imagine Austin Activity Corridor. “Corridors are also characterized by a variety of activities and types of buildings located along the roadway — shopping, restaurants and cafés, parks, schools, single-family houses, apartments, public buildings, houses of worship, mixed-use buildings, and offices.” The proposed changes to the NCCD will support East 12th Street’s evolution into a more complete Activity Corridor. • Allowing denser mixed use development along East 12th Street and denser residential development supports the Austin Strategic Housing Blueprint’s goal of locating 75% of all new housing within ½ mile of an Activity Corridor. WATERSHED: Lady Bird Lake, Waller Creek – Urban SCENIC ROADWAY: No EXISTING ZONING AND LAND USES: Varied NEIGHBORHOOD PLANNING AREA: Central East Austin TIA: Is not required Blackshear Elementary School CAPITOL VIEW CORRIDOR: No SCHOOLS: Kealing Middle School COMMUNITY REGISTRY LIST: ID 1092 …
City of Austin Housing and Planning Department P.O. Box 1088, Austin, TX 78767 -1088 (512) 974-3100 ♦ Fax (512) 974-3112 ♦ www. city of aust in.org/ ho us ing MEMORANDUM TO: FROM: DATE: RE: Todd W. Shaw, Chair & Planning Commission Members Maureen Meredith, Senior Planning, Inclusive Planning Division Heather Chaffin, Senior Planner, Zoning & Urban Design Division May 19, 2021 May 25, 2021 Planning Commission – Staff Postponement Request NPA-2021-0029.01.SH_1021 E. St. Johns Ave. C14-2021-0005.SH_1021 E. St. Johns Ave. Staff requests a postponement of the above-referenced cases from the May 25, 2021 hearing to the July 13, 2021 Planning Commission hearing date to allow the applicant additional time to review the feasibility of the proposed development. Maureen Meredith Attachments: Plan Amendment map of property Zoning map of property 1 of 3B-6 2 of 3B-6 3 of 3B-6
City of Austin Housing and Planning Department P.O. Box 1088, Austin, TX 78767 -1088 (512) 974-3100 ♦ Fax (512) 974-3112 ♦ www. city of aust in.org/ ho us ing MEMORANDUM TO: FROM: DATE: RE: Todd W. Shaw, Chair & Planning Commission Members Maureen Meredith, Senior Planning, Inclusive Planning Division Heather Chaffin, Senior Planner, Zoning & Urban Design Division May 19, 2021 May 25, 2021 Planning Commission – Staff Postponement Request NPA-2021-0029.01.SH_1021 E. St. Johns Ave. C14-2021-0005.SH_1021 E. St. Johns Ave. Staff requests a postponement of the above-referenced cases from the May 25, 2021 hearing to the July 13, 2021 Planning Commission hearing date to allow the applicant additional time to review the feasibility of the proposed development. Maureen Meredith Attachments: Plan Amendment map of property Zoning map of property 1 of 3B-7 2 of 3B-7 3 of 3B-7
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET CASE: C14-2020-0089 Twelfth and Springdale Residences DISTRICT: 1 ZONING FROM: GR-MU-NP ADDRESS: 1200, 1202 and 1208 Springdale Road SITE AREA: 1.47acres (64,033.20 square feet) TO: GR-MU-V-NP (as amended 02/01/2021) PROPERTY OWNER: JJ&B Investments, LLC (Brent Ellinger, Janet Ellinger, Joseph Malone) AGENT: Alice Glasco Consulting (Alice Glasco) CASE MANAGER: Heather Chaffin (512-974-2122, heather.chaffin@austintexas.gov) STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff supports the Applicant’s request for rezoning to GR-MU-V-NP. For a summary of the basis of staff’s recommendation, see case manager comments on page 2. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: May 25, 2021: April 27, 2021: To grant postponement to May 25, 2021 as requested by the Applicant, on consent. (12-0) [Commissioner Hempel- 1st, Commissioner Azhar- 2nd; Commissioner Praxis- Not yet arrived] April 13, 2021: To grant postponement to April 27, 2021 as requested by the Neighborhood, on consent. (12-0) [Commissioner Thompson- 1st, Commissioner Hempel- 2nd; Commissioner Shieh- Absent] March 9, 2021: To grant postponement to April 13, 2021 as requested by the Neighborhood, on consent. (10-0) [Commissioner Howard-1st, Commissioner Seeger- 2nd;Vice Chair Hempel- absent; 2 vacancies on commission] CITY COUNCIL ACTION: June 3, 2021: May 6, 2021: To grant postponement to June 3, 2021 as requested by staff, on consent. (11-0) [Council member Kelley-1st, Mayor pro tem Harper-Madison- 2nd] April 8, 2021: To grant postponement to May 6, 2021 as requested by staff, on consent. (10-0) [Council member Renteria-1st, Council member Ellis- 2nd; Council member Alter- Off the dais.] ORDINANCE NUMBER: 1 of 155B-8 C14-2020-0089 2 ISSUES: This rezoning request is distinct from requests submitted in January and February of 2020 (C14-2020-0003 and C14-2020-0014). The prospective developers involved in those requests withdrew their applications prior to public hearing because they decided not to pursue the purchase of the property because the site did not meet their development needs. The current rezoning request previously included two tracts, requesting a change from SF-3- NP to MF-6-NP for Tract 1 and from GR-MU-NP to GR-MU-V-NP for Tract 2. On February 1, 2021 the applicant removed Tract 1 from the rezoning request. Please see Exhibit C- Original Zoning Request. A petition has been filed in response to the proposed rezoning. The petition is currently being reviewed by staff to determine if it meets the criteria of a Valid Petition. Please see Exhibit D- Valid Petition Request. The rezoning tract is immediately adjacent to a historic cemetery that dates to the 1800s. Neighbors have expressed concerned …
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET CASE: C14-2020-0089 Twelfth and Springdale Residences DISTRICT: 1 ZONING FROM: GR-MU-NP ADDRESS: 1200, 1202 and 1208 Springdale Road SITE AREA: 1.47acres (64,033.20 square feet) TO: GR-MU-V-NP (as amended 02/01/2021) PROPERTY OWNER: JJ&B Investments, LLC (Brent Ellinger, Janet Ellinger, Joseph Malone) AGENT: Alice Glasco Consulting (Alice Glasco) CASE MANAGER: Heather Chaffin (512-974-2122, heather.chaffin@austintexas.gov) STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff supports the Applicant’s request for rezoning to GR-MU-V-NP. For a summary of the basis of staff’s recommendation, see case manager comments on page 2. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: May 25, 2021: April 27, 2021: To grant postponement to May 25, 2021 as requested by the Applicant, on consent. (12-0) [Commissioner Hempel- 1st, Commissioner Azhar- 2nd; Commissioner Praxis- Not yet arrived] April 13, 2021: To grant postponement to April 27, 2021 as requested by the Neighborhood, on consent. (12-0) [Commissioner Thompson- 1st, Commissioner Hempel- 2nd; Commissioner Shieh- Absent] March 9, 2021: To grant postponement to April 13, 2021 as requested by the Neighborhood, on consent. (10-0) [Commissioner Howard-1st, Commissioner Seeger- 2nd;Vice Chair Hempel- absent; 2 vacancies on commission] CITY COUNCIL ACTION: June 3, 2021: May 6, 2021: To grant postponement to June 3, 2021 as requested by staff, on consent. (11-0) [Council member Kelley-1st, Mayor pro tem Harper-Madison- 2nd] April 8, 2021: To grant postponement to May 6, 2021 as requested by staff, on consent. (10-0) [Council member Renteria-1st, Council member Ellis- 2nd; Council member Alter- Off the dais.] ORDINANCE NUMBER: 1 of 155B-8 C14-2020-0089 2 ISSUES: This rezoning request is distinct from requests submitted in January and February of 2020 (C14-2020-0003 and C14-2020-0014). The prospective developers involved in those requests withdrew their applications prior to public hearing because they decided not to pursue the purchase of the property because the site did not meet their development needs. The current rezoning request previously included two tracts, requesting a change from SF-3- NP to MF-6-NP for Tract 1 and from GR-MU-NP to GR-MU-V-NP for Tract 2. On February 1, 2021 the applicant removed Tract 1 from the rezoning request. Please see Exhibit C- Original Zoning Request. A petition has been filed in response to the proposed rezoning. The petition is currently being reviewed by staff to determine if it meets the criteria of a Valid Petition. Please see Exhibit D- Valid Petition Request. The rezoning tract is immediately adjacent to a historic cemetery that dates to the 1800s. Neighbors have expressed concerned …
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET TO: GR-NP DISTRICT: 1 CASE: C14-2021-0023.SH Anderson Creek Affordable Housing ZONING FROM: LO-CO-NP and RR-NP ADDRESS: 1701 East Anderson Lane SITE AREA: 4.22 acres PROPERTY OWNER: 183 Apartment Site, Ltd. (Patricia Ivy) CASE MANAGER: Heather Chaffin (512-974-2122, heather.chaffin@austintexas.gov) STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff supports the Applicant’s request for rezoning to GR-NP. AGENT: Thrower Design (A. Ron Thrower) For a summary of the basis of staff’s recommendation, see case manager comments on page 2. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: May 25, 2021: CITY COUNCIL ACTION: June 10, 2021: ORDINANCE NUMBER: 1 of 15B-9 C14-2021-0023.SH 2 ISSUES: The Applicant has stated that this property will be a SMART Housing project with 100% (89) of the units serving households at or below 80% MFI for a minimum of 5 years. The Applicant has stated this will be achieved utilizing the Affordability Unlocked tool. Please see Exhibits C and D- SMART Housing Letter and Applicant Letter. CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: The subject property is located on the south side of East Anderson Lane (US 183 eastbound frontage road) between Cameron Road and US 290. The majority of the undeveloped property is zoned LO-CO-NP, while a portion along the southern boundary is zoned RR-NP. The RR-NP portion of the site includes floodplain from the adjacent Buttermilk Branch Creek. Immediately west of the property is GR-MU-NP zoned land developed with multifamily; further west is undeveloped GR-NP land and a gas station that is zoned CS-NP. Immediately east of the subject property is an undeveloped GR-NP tract; further east is a GR-MU-NP zoned multifamily property, a GR-NP zoned financial services property, and a GO-NP zoned public elementary school. South of the subject property is Coronado Hills neighborhood, which includes single family residential and townhouse/condominium residential land uses (SF-3-NP and PUD-NP, respectively). Please see Exhibits A and B- Zoning Map and Aerial Exhibit. Staff supports the rezoning request. As a SMART Housing project, the Applicant proposes adding 89 affordable multifamily units to the area. This reflects the policies of Commission and Council that encourage the addition of affordable housing options throughout the City. The property is located less than 1/4 mile from the Cameron & 183 Job Center and Cameron Road Activity Corridor, which provide employment opportunities and convenient commercial service options. GR zoning is appropriate for the location of the property along the US 183 eastbound frontage road and matches the GR and GR-MU zoning to …
C14-2020-0144 1 ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET CASE: C14-2020-0144 – 2700 S. Lamar DISTRICT: 5 ZONING TO: All Tracts: MF-6 ZONING FROM: Tract 1: GR Tract 2: CS-1-V and GR-V Tract 3: CS-1-V and GR-V Tract 4: CS-1-V Tract 5: GR-V Tract 6: GR-V-CO Tract 7: MF-3 ADDRESS: 2700, 2706, 2708, 2710, 2714 S. Lamar Boulevard, Part of 2738 S. Lamar Boulevard and 2803 Skyway Circle SITE AREA: 2.9 acres PROPERTY OWNER: Huaylas LLC; Sola 2706 LLC; Davis 2708 S Lamar LLC; Davis S Lamar LLC; Blue Crow Properties LTD; Goodwill Industries of Central Texas; and 2803 Skyway LLC AGENT: Armbrust & Brown (Michael Whellan) CASE MANAGER: Kate Clark (512-974-1237, kate.clark@austintexas.gov) STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends multifamily residence highest density (MF-6) district zoning. For a summary of the basis of staff’s recommendation, see page 2. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: May 25, 2021 Scheduled for Planning Commission CITY COUNCIL ACTION: To be Scheduled for City Council ORDINANCE NUMBER: ISSUES Staff has received comments both in favor of and in opposition to this rezoning request. For all written or emailed comments, please see Exhibit C: Correspondence Received. 1 of 22B-10 C14-2020-0144 2 CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: This rezoning case consists of seven tracts totaling approximately 2.9 acres. It is currently zoned a combination of GR, CS-1-V, GR-V, GR-V-CO and MF-3 zoning and contains a mixture of existing commercial and residential land uses. It is adjacent to MF-3 and GR zoning to the north; to the north across Dickerson Drive is GR zoning; to the southeast across S. Lamar Boulevard are CS-V and GR-CO zoned properties; and adjacent to the southwest are GR-V-CO and GR- MU-CO zoned properties. Please see Exhibit A: Zoning Map and Exhibit B: Aerial Map. A portion of this site is located in the Barton Creek Watershed, which is classified as a Barton Springs Zone Watershed. At the time of this report, project applications for this site are subject to the SOS Ordinance that allows up to 15% impervious cover in the recharge zone, see Other Staff Comments below for additional Environmental comments. Per the applicant’s cover letter, they are proposing a multifamily development with up to 500 units and voluntarily providing 10 percent of the units at 60 percent of Median Family Income (MFI). At the time of this report, the applicant has not applied for any of the City’s Affordable Housing programs and therefore any affordable housing must be …
Planning Commission: May 25, 2021 NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN AMENDMENT REVIEW SHEET NEIGHORHOOD PLAN: Crestview/Wooten Combined (Crestview) CASE#: NPA-2021-0017.01 PROJECT NAME: 7113 Burnet (also known as 7115 Burnet) PC DATE: May 25, 2021 May 11, 2021 DATE FILED: February 11, 2021 (In-cycle) ADDRESS: 7113 & 7115 Burnet Road DISTRICT AREA: 7 SITE AREA: 4.388 acres OWNER/APPLICANT: CSW Cart, Inc. AGENT: Armbrust & Brown, PLLC (Michael J. Gaudini) CASE MANAGER: Maureen Meredith STAFF EMAIL: Maureen.meredith@austintexas.gov TYPE OF AMENDMENT: Change in Future Land Use Designation PHONE: (512) 921-6223 From: Commercial Base District Zoning Change To: Mixed Use Related Zoning Case: C14-2021-0044 Related RCA: C14-72-032(RCT) From: CS-1-CO-NP, CS-CO-NP and LO-CO-NP To: MF-6-CO-NP NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN ADOPTION DATE: April 1, 2004 PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: May 25, 2021- (pending) May 11, 2021 – Postponed to May 25, 2021 on the consent agenda at the request of the neighborhood. [G. Cox – 1st; A. Azhar – 2nd] Vote: 12 – 0 [One vacancy]. 1 of 39B-11 Planning Commission: May 25, 2021 STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Recommended. BASIS FOR STAFF’S RECOMMENDATION: Staff supports the applicant’s request for Mixed Use land use because the property is located along Burnet Road which is a commercial corridor with a mix of uses. Burnet Road is identified as an Activity Corridor in the Imagine Austin Comprehensive Plan where a mixed of commercial, office, and residential uses are appropriate. Below are sections of the Crestview/Wooten Neighborhood Plan that supports the applicant’s request. 2 LAND USE DESCRIPTIONS EXISTING LAND USE ON THE PROPERTY Commercial -Lots or parcels containing retail sales, services, hotel/motels and all recreational services that are predominantly privately owned and operated for profit (for example, theaters and bowling alleys). Included are private institutional uses (convalescent 2 of 39B-11 Planning Commission: May 25, 2021 homes and rest homes in which medical or surgical services are not a main function of the institution), but not hospitals. Purpose 1. Encourage employment centers, commercial activities, and other non‐ residential development to locate along major thoroughfares; and 2. Reserve limited areas for intense, auto‐oriented commercial uses that are generally not compatible with residential or mixed use environments. Application major highways; and 1. Focus the highest intensity commercial and industrial activities along freeways and 2. Should be used in areas with good transportation access such as frontage roads and arterial roadways, which are generally not suitable for residential development. PROPOSED LAND USE ON THE PROPERTY Mixed Use - An area that is …
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET CASE: C14-2021-0044, 7113 Burnet Road DISTRICT: 7 ZONING FROM: CS-1-CO-NP, CS-CO-NP, LO-CO-NP TO: MF-6-CO-NP ADDRESS: 7113, 7115 Burnet Road SITE AREA: 4.3881 acres (191,145.64 sq. ft.) PROPERTY OWNER: CSW Cart, Inc., (Robert O’Farrell) AGENT: Armbrust & Brown, PLLC (Michael Gaudini) CASE MANAGER: Mark Graham (512-974-3574, mark.graham@austintexas.gov) STAFF RECOMMENDATION: The Staff offers an alternative recommendation to grant multifamily residence (Moderate- High Density)-neighborhood plan (MF-4-NP) combining district zoning. For a summary of the basis of staff’s recommendation, see case manager comments on page 2. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: May 25, 2021: May 11, 2021: APPROVED A POSTPONEMENT REQUEST BY THE NEIGHBORHOOD TO MAY 25, 2021, BY CONSENT [G. COX, A. AZHAR 2ND] (12-0) CHAIR SHAW - ABSENT CITY COUNCIL ACTION: June 10, 2021: ORDINANCE NUMBER: ISSUES: B-121 of 21 There are three related land use cases: The Neighborhood Plan Amendment, case NPA-2021- 0017.01 to change the FLUM from Commercial to Multi-family residential land use; case C14- 72-032(RCT), the request to terminate the Restrictive Covenant that established a 20 foot building setback on the LO-CO-NP zoned tract; and this request for MF-6-CO-NP zoning, case C14-2021-0044. CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: Applicant seeks zoning to build 330 residential units on the 4.3881 acre (191,145 sq. ft.) parcel of land at 7113 and 7115 Burnet Road. The requested zoning is multi-family residence - highest density-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (MF-6-CO-NP) combining district zoning. The CO would establish a 20-foot building setback from the rear property line. Current Conditions The site is a commercial development with a parking lot fronting Burnet Road. Multiple buildings are set back more than 150 feet from the road. The largest tenant space is the bar closest to Burnet Road. The adjacent buildings are occupied by small businesses providing, for instance: driving instruction and martial arts coaching; coffee and kolaches; hair-cuts and massages. The site is auto oriented. With the exception of the bar, the businesses face north and are not visible from the street. There is a large multi-tenant sign only about half filled with business names and there appear to be several vacant tenant spaces. There is a free-standing building in the office zoned (east) part of the site. There are vehicles stored on that portion of the site as they are on the adjacent commercially zoned lot to the south. Landscape buffers to residences have not been maintained. Vehicle Access and Circulation (ATD Comments) Safe access to …
RESTRICTIVE COVENANT TERMINATION REVIEW SHEET CASE: C14-72-032 (RCT) – 7113 Burnet DISTRICT: 7 EXISTING ZONING: LO-CO-NP ADDRESS: 7113, 7115 Burnet Road SITE AREA: 1.1166 acres (48,638 square feet) PROPERTY OWNER: CSW Cart, Inc., (Robert O’Farrell) AGENT: Armbrust & Brown PLLC (Michael J. Gaudini, Michael J. Whellan) CASE MANAGER: Mark Graham (512)-974-3574, mark.graham@austintexas.gov STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends granting a Termination of the Restrictive Covenant. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: May 25, 2021 May 11, 2021: APPROVED A POSTPONEMENT REQUEST BY THE NEIGHBORHOOD TO MAY 25, 2021, BY CONSENT [G. COX, A. AZHAR 2ND] (12-0) CHAIR SHAW - ABSENT CITY COUNCIL ACTION: June 10, 2021: RESTRICTIVE COVENANT TERMINATION RECORDING NUMBER: ISSUES There are three related land use cases: The Neighborhood Plan Amendment, case NPA-2021- 0017.01 to change the FLUM from Commercial to Multi-family residential land use; The B131 of 12 Rezoning case C14-2021-0044 requesting MF-6-CO-NP zoning; and this case requesting termination of the Restrictive Covenant that established a 20 foot building setback on the LO- CO-NP zoned tract; CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: The subject Restrictive Covenant is less restrictive than current compatibility standards in the Austin Land Development Code. At the time that the subject property zoning was changed from residential to office in 1973, Restrictive Covenants were used to provide an increased setback between the office and the houses on Hardy Circle. The City has since changed to using a conditional overlay (CO) to make development standards more restrictive through the zoning ordinance instead of Restrictive Covenants. Applicant is requesting the termination of the Restrictive Covenant which established a twenty- foot building setback from the north property line of the 48,638 square foot tract of land that was rezoned from residential to office in 1973 (Ordinance No. 73 0628-D). The Restrictive Covenant is recorded in volume 4674, page 2281 of the Deed Records of Travis County, Texas. Paragraph number 1. “No Building or any part thereof shall be located within twenty (20) feet of the north property line of said property”. Please refer to Exhibit “C”. Compatibility Standards in Article 10 (LDC 25-2-1063) apply to the subject site because it is located next to SF-3-NP zoning and the development site is bigger than 20,000 square feet. The minimum setback is 25 feet from SF-5 or more restrictive zoned land and it applies to the new building, the drive aisle and parking lots. There are also requirements for landscape buffering and screening (LDC …
RESTRICTIVE COVENANT TERMINATION REVIEW SHEET CASE: C14-72-032 (RCT) – 7113 Burnet DISTRICT: 7 EXISTING ZONING: LO-CO-NP ADDRESS: 7113, 7115 Burnet Road SITE AREA: 1.1166 acres (48,638 square feet) PROPERTY OWNER: CSW Cart, Inc., (Robert O’Farrell) AGENT: Armbrust & Brown PLLC (Michael J. Gaudini, Michael J. Whellan) CASE MANAGER: Mark Graham (512)-974-3574, mark.graham@austintexas.gov STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends granting a Termination of the Restrictive Covenant. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: May 25, 2021 May 11, 2021: APPROVED A POSTPONEMENT REQUEST BY THE NEIGHBORHOOD TO MAY 25, 2021, BY CONSENT [G. COX, A. AZHAR 2ND] (12-0) CHAIR SHAW - ABSENT CITY COUNCIL ACTION: June 10, 2021: RESTRICTIVE COVENANT TERMINATION RECORDING NUMBER: ISSUES There are three related land use cases: The Neighborhood Plan Amendment, case NPA-2021- 0017.01 to change the FLUM from Commercial to Multi-family residential land use; The B131 of 12 Rezoning case C14-2021-0044 requesting MF-6-CO-NP zoning; and this case requesting termination of the Restrictive Covenant that established a 20 foot building setback on the LO- CO-NP zoned tract; CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: The subject Restrictive Covenant is less restrictive than current compatibility standards in the Austin Land Development Code. At the time that the subject property zoning was changed from residential to office in 1973, Restrictive Covenants were used to provide an increased setback between the office and the houses on Hardy Circle. The City has since changed to using a conditional overlay (CO) to make development standards more restrictive through the zoning ordinance instead of Restrictive Covenants. Applicant is requesting the termination of the Restrictive Covenant which established a twenty- foot building setback from the north property line of the 48,638 square foot tract of land that was rezoned from residential to office in 1973 (Ordinance No. 73 0628-D). The Restrictive Covenant is recorded in volume 4674, page 2281 of the Deed Records of Travis County, Texas. Paragraph number 1. “No Building or any part thereof shall be located within twenty (20) feet of the north property line of said property”. Please refer to Exhibit “C”. Compatibility Standards in Article 10 (LDC 25-2-1063) apply to the subject site because it is located next to SF-3-NP zoning and the development site is bigger than 20,000 square feet. The minimum setback is 25 feet from SF-5 or more restrictive zoned land and it applies to the new building, the drive aisle and parking lots. There are also requirements for landscape buffering and screening (LDC …
