APPLICATION FOR STREET OR ALLEY VACATION File No. _______________________ Department Use Only DATE: _____________________________ Department Use Only TYPE OF VACATION Type of Vacation: Street: _____; Alley: _____; ROW _____ Hundred Block: _____________________ Name of Street/Alley/ROW: ______________________________________ Is it constructed: Yes No Property address: _______________________________________________________________________ Purpose of vacation: _____________________________________________________________________ PROPERTY DESCRIPTION ADJACENT TO AREA TO BE VACATED Parcel #: _____________________________________________________________________________ Survey & Abstract No.: _________________________________________________________________ Lot(s): _______________ Block: _________ Outlot: __________________________________________ Subdivision Name: _____________________________________________________________________ Plat Book ___________ Page Number __________ Document Number ___________________________ Neighborhood Association Name: _________________________________________________________ Address including zip code: ______________________________________________________________ RELATED CASES Existing Site Plan (circle one): YES / NO Subdivision: Case (circle one): YES / NO Zoning Case (circle one): YES / NO PROJECT NAME, if applicable: FILE NUMBERS ___________________________________________ ___________________________________________ ___________________________________________ Name of Development Project: ____________________________________________________________ Is this a S.M.A.R.T. Housing Project (circle one): YES / NO Is this within the Downtown Austin Plan Boundaries (circle one): YES / NO OWNER INFORMATION Name: _______________________________________________________________ (as shown on Deed) Address: ______________________________ Phone: (___) ____________ Fax No.: (___) ___________ City: ________________ County: _____________ State: __________ Zip Code: ______________ Contact Person/Title: __________________________________________ Cell Phone: (___) ___________ Email Address: _________________________________________________________________________ (If multiple owners are joining in this request, complete names and addresses for each must be attached.) APPLICANT INFORMATION Name: _______________________________________________________________________________ Firm Name: ___________________________________________________________________________ Address: _____________________________________________________________________________ City: _____________________State: _______________ Zip Code: ________________________ Office No.: (___) _______________ Cell No.: (___) ______________ Fax No.: (___) ______________ EMAIL ADDRESS: ____________________________________________________________________ The undersigned Landowner/Applicant understands: 1) This application will be handled in accordance with standard City policies and procedures. 2) No action will be taken without (a) payment of the nonrefundable application fee, or (b) necessary documentation. 3) The application and fee in no way obligate the City to vacate the subject area. 4) All documents related to this transaction and a certified check for the appraised value must be delivered to the City of Austin prior to placing the item on the Council Agenda for final approval. Signed By: __________________ Landowner/Applicant 7 Harvey Street3001 E. 12th Street, 1195 Oak Grove Ave., 2804 Sol Wilson Ave., 3005 E. 12th St., 3007 E. 12th St., 2949 E. 12th St.R.O.W. undeveloped for decades, adjacent property owners desire use of this land Tr#1 -198744, Tr#2 -198770, Tr#3 -198745, Tr#4-198774Tr.#1 -.42 ac. out of OLT 14, Div. B; Tr.#2- Lot 1 & 2'W of Lot 2, OLT 15, Div. B; Tr.#3 .168 ac.Blk E OLT 14 Div B; Tr. …
Customer Removal of Vehicle Immobilization Devices – January 11, 2022 City of Austin Transportation Department A Brief Overview of Private Vehicle Immobilization (Booting): • The City of Austin currently regulates privately owned vehicle immobilization companies under Chapter 13-7 of City Code and the City’s adopted vehicle immobilization rules. • Vehicle immobilization services are intended to reduce unauthorized parking activities within privately owned parking lots throughout the City. • Currently, there are four companies licensed to perform private vehicle immobilization services within the City. • Personnel who engage in vehicle boot installation and removal are required to pass a criminal history background check and receive a permit from the Austin Police Department. • Currently, companies are required by City Code § 13-7-42 to remove a boot, in exchange for the vehicle immobilization fee, not later than one hour after the time the owner or operator of the vehicle contacts the licensee responsible for installation of the boot to request removal of the boot. Requested: Optional Removal of Boot by Customer • • • In October of 2021, a licensed booting company in Austin requested authorization to allow customers the option of removing a boot from their own vehicle for the purposes of convenience and timely service. In September of 2021, the Austin Transportation Department met with vehicle immobilization company representatives to discuss the processes and details associated with a customer removal option. In November of 2021, the Austin Transportation Dept. then met with The Austin Police Dept. and the Austin Law Dept. to discuss the processes and details associated with a customer removal option. Optional Removal of Boot by Customer: How it Works Currently, when a boot is installed upon a vehicle, it is required that a notice be conspicuously adhered to the windshield or driver-side window containing information whereby the driver may contact the booting company to arrange for removal. STEP 1: The driver may then request the company remove the boot or elect to remove the boot themselves. STEP 2: If the driver elects company removal of the boot, a representative of the booting company must remove the boot within one hour of the request. STEP 3: If the driver elects self-removal of the boot, the booting company will provide the customer with a code to unlock the booting device once the booting fee has been paid. The driver shall then remove the boot and return it to a …
City of Austin Urban Transportation Commission Proposed Resolution on Coordinating Transportation and Land Use Plans January 11, 2022 WHEREAS the bylaws of the Urban Transportation Commission require the Commission to “Seek to promote close cooperation between the city council, other city boards and commissions, city departments, and individuals, institutions, and agencies concerned with transportation‐related activities” WHEREAS the Strategic Mobility Plan’s Land Use Policy 1 states the goal: Plan and promote transit‐ supportive densities along the Transit Priority Network, and further requests: Use all planning tools to establish transit‐supportive densities along Transit Priority Network corridors WHEREAS Project Connect high capacity services are part of the Transit Priority Network and Project Connect engineering has proceeded to the point at which the specific routes for high capacity service have been determined WHEREAS the location of these routes now needs to be taken into consideration in all land use decisions including the recommendations made by the Planning Commission and the Zoning and Platting Commission THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Urban Transportation Commission requests that Council take actions and adopt policies to ensure that all boards and commission involved in land use decisions are aware of both the adopted Strategic Mobility Plan land use policies and the final Project Connect routes The UTC recommends that Council take the following actions: Request that the Planning Department prepare rankings into major groups of the potential of each of the current zoning classifications for achieving transit supportive density. In addition to considering the maximum number of units per square mile permitted under these classifications, the rankings should also consider current usage practices for each classification. Request that whenever the Planning Commission or the Zoning and Platting Commission considers a case that is along the Transit Priority Network and recommends a classification which is significantly lower in the ranking than the one requested by the applicant, they be asked to include the specific considerations which caused them to prefer the lower ranked zoning in their recommendation to Council. Request that the Planning Department annually supply Council and the Planning and Zoning and Platting commissions with maps showing current residence and employment density along Project Connect routes and the change over the last five years. The maps should be made at fine enough level of detail, such as census block groups, so that the potential impact of land use changes can be estimated. In any consideration …
Harvey Street Right of Way Vacation Application File # 2021-047001 February 2022 – Urban Transportation Commission 1 Sol Wilson @ Ridgeway - 1 way stop Sol Wilson @ Oak Grove – 2 way stop Homewood Heights North entry – 1 way stop Subject Property Harvey ROW to be vacated Harvey construction for 5 new lots Grocery & Drug Stores Sol Wilson dead end – no west entry Austin Can Academy High School ~ 1 block Homewood Heights South entry – 4 way stop Oak Springs Elementary Homewood Heights - Austin 2 10/15/21: notice received regarding ROW vacation Subject Property Harvey ROW to be vacated 3 Eureka as property owner – a history of poor property stewardship 2020 – Sol Wilson at Oak Grove Corrugated metal attracts graffiti tags Oct 2021 – Visible from Sol Wilson near Oak Grove What’s in these barrels and why are they still on the site? 4 Chronic Neglect Signals “Dumping Ground” Sofa Dumped Sol Wilson east of Oak Grove - Nov 2020 Mattress Dumped Oak Grove north of Sol Wilson - Sep 2021 Tires Dumped in front of Eureka’s “no dumping” sign Oak Grove north of Sol Wilson - Oct 2021 5 Sol Wilson Ave traffic including First Responders are challenged to pass. Pedestrians in the street, especially at night, face risk of being hit. Subject Property 2800 block eastbound Sol Wilson Ave 6 Speeding Vehicles turning onto Sol Wilson from Oak Grove = Pedestrian + Hit-and-Run Hazard Hit Nov 2020 towed months later June 2021 Same vehicle Sep 2021 towed months later 7 Harvey ROW now under development to access 5 lots (41-45) Only access is via Sol Wilson so will add to traffic and parking Note: Homewood Heights map 1945: - - - Before Oak Grove cut through to 12th Street Before Elm Ridge Apartments built 1970 McClain Street never built so west end of Sol Wilson is dead end Oak Grove now goes to 12th St. Harvey ROW to be vacated Driveway for 130-unit Elm Ridge Apartments ROW currently under development 8 Harvey Street ROW new construction across from subject property 5 lots (5-10 homes?) will add to traffic on 2800 block of Sol Wilson Properties accessed via new Harvey Street extension via Sol Wilson from the west COA plan link - approved Aug 2021 – Construction started Dec 2021 Elm Ridge Apartments 3007 E 12th 9 condo units Harvey St. access …
M E M O R A N D U M October 18, 2021 Christopher Parks, Urban Transportation Commission Coordinator Mashell Smith, Property Agent Senior Land Management, Development Services Department TO: FROM: DATE: SUBJECT: Attached is the Application Packet and Master Comment Report pertaining to the right-of-way vacation application for an approximately 21,092 square foot portion of land abutting (east of) commonly known as 3001 E. 12th Street. The right of way is an undeveloped section of Harvey Street traversing diagonally from Sol Wilson Avenue, north, to E. 12th Street. The proposed vacation tract will be added to the abutting parcels. Future development has not been shared with staff. All affected departments and private utility franchise stakeholders have reviewed the application and recommend approval, subject to the following reviewers’ conditions: F#2021-047001 Right-of-Way Vacation 21,092 square feet of Harvey Street 1. Austin Water Utility: o A wastewater line easement will be retained to cover the existing wastewater manhole and wastewater line with the requested are for vacation. Public notice was sent to owners within 300’ of the area to be vacated. At time of this memo there have been no responses. The applicant has requested that this item be submitted for placement on the November 2, 2021, Urban Transportation Commission Agenda. Staff contact: Mashell Smith, Land Management, Property Agent Senior Development Services Department, 512-974-7079, mashell.smith@austintexas.gov Applicant: Pam Madere, Jackson Walker, LLP (512) 236-2048 pmadere@jw.com Abutting Landowners: 2017 Shaw Garage, LP, 2017 Perry Tract, LP, 2017 Hobbes LP, NMF Housing 1, 3007 East 12th Street Condominium, 2018 Commercial Fund 2 LP The applicant and/or property owner’s representative will be present at the meeting to answer any questions regarding future development and vacation request. Attachments: Summary of Review Comments Report and Application Packet
Airport Expansion Development Program Capital Program Update Airport Advisory Commission February 08, 2022 AUS Project Update BHS RCA -4A,4B PMSC Solicitation Airfield Solicitation 2018 Rendering 1 AUS Activity Recovered Faster than Expected November and December 2021 activity exceeded 2019 levels AUS Monthly Activity 1.6M passengers (2021) 1.5M passengers (2019) s r e g n e s s a P l a t o T 1,800,000 1,600,000 1,400,000 1,200,000 1,000,000 800,000 600,000 400,000 200,000 ‐ Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec 2019 2021 2020 Year/Month Source: City of Austin Department of Aviation AAC Capital Program Update 2 Baggage Handling System Progressive Design Build Contractor: Whiting-Turner Construction Company Designer: Gensler Owner Rep: AECOM Design & Construction Packages: Amendment 2: BHS System and lowest level w/ additional screening machines Current participation to date is 25.82% DBE Future Amendments: to be determined for ticket counters, concourse, etc. AAC Capital Program Update 3 Program Management Support Consultant Long-range Airport Program Airfield and Utility Infrastructure • Virtual Zoom Outreach in partnership with SBMR • Feb. 10th 5:30pm Thursday • Program support for the 61 AEDP projects • Solicitation out March/April 10+ Gate Midfield Concourse Tunnel Expandable for Future Growth Optimize Barbara Jordan Terminal AAC Capital Program Update 4 *Updated 2020 Rendering Purpose & Mission of PMSC “The Austin-Bergstrom International Airport is seeking an experienced firm with demonstrated technical capabilities and aviation experience to provide Program, Project, and Construction Management support services for airport facilities. The successful PMSC team will share the vision that sustainability, art, innovation, and the love of diversity is reflected in everything we do at AUS.” AAC Capital Program Update 5 Professional Services Support Staggered procurements for evolving professional service support needs Executive Program Management Consultant Team (PMG) • Program formulation, strategy, implementation and delivery Principal Architect ‐ HNTB • Facility programming and initial design & engineering • Integrated, multi‐disciplinary specialty and technical expertise • MWBE participation Program Management Team Procurement Winter/Spring 2022 • Project management and construction management • Project controls • Risk management and QA/QC • DBE participation AAC Capital Program Update 6 Upcoming Solicitations 2018 Rendering 7 Professional Services for AEDP Airfield Infrastructure Utilities and Airfield Infrastructure • Solicitation live January 31st • Pre Solicitation Meeting; 02/09/2022, 11:00 AM virtual …
Staff Briefing: Art in Public Places (AIPP) projects AIRPORT ADVISORY COMMISSION FEBRUARY 8, 2022 325+ works of art now in the AIPP collection $16,000,000+ Water Tower Bike Rack Alan Knox Westenfield Pool Open Room Austin R+R Studios Sand Beach Park Tau Ceti Josef Kristofoletti Austin 2nd St Conv. Ctr. Garage Aquifer LAMA Ventures Second Street District Municipal Code TITLE 7 LIBRARIES AND CULTURAL ACTIVITIES CHAPTER 7-2 ART IN PUBLIC PLACES Except as otherwise provided in this section, the council shall appropriate an amount equal to at least two percent of the construction cost of a project to select, acquire, and display art. The appropriation shall be a separate item in the project budget. Process for Art in Public Places project delivery Commitment to Equity We are a work-in-progress Art in Public Places embraces cultural equity. It is the goal of the program to ensure as many people as possible have meaningful engagements with public art and access to viewing, experiencing, and creating artwork. Staff updates AIPP actively seeks to provide members of historically underrepresented communities, which can include identities such as Black or African-American, Arab-American, Asian-American, Hispanic or LatinX, Pacific Islander, Indigenous Nations, LGBTQIA, or a person with a disability, with equitable access to public art opportunities. In support of this commitment, the program will make every effort to expand access to the collection and programmatic decision- making. Approved by the AIPP Panel and the Arts Commission, Dec. 20 Parking Garage/Admin. Bldg AIPP Project Parking Garage/Admin. Bldg AIPP Project Phase II Terminal Expansion AIPP Project Terminal Expansion AIPP Project Phase II Terminal Expansion AIPP Project Phase II (2) Local LaunchPAD artists Location based Art Vision Plan Artist: Mark Fornes of THEVERYMANY Status: Installed Budget: $1.55 million Local LaunchPAD Artist Accelerator: Lisa Woods Parking Garage and Administration Building AIPP Project Local Artists: Clay Odom and Kory Bieg Status: Installation Spring 2022 Budget: $212,000 Local LaunchPAD Artist Accelerator: Holly Veselka Parking Garage and Administration Building Phase II AIPP Project Artist: Janet Zweig Status: Installed Budget: $1,052,000 Local LaunchPAD Artist Accelerator: Steve Parker Terminal Expansion Project – Phase I Coming Soon! Local Artists: Josef Kristofoletti w/ Matthew Mazzotta Status: Community Engagement and Preliminary Design Budgets: $260,000 Terminal Expansion Project Phase II Interior Artwork Coming Soon! 2 Local Artists: Kat Kohl and Beili Liu Status: Community Engagement and Preliminary Design Budgets: $155,000 / $155,000 Kat Kohl Beili Liu Terminal Expansion Project Phase II Interior …
Financial Services Department Capital Contracting Construction Training Program Agenda Program Overview Program Requirements Statistics Aviation Specific Projects Training Organizations 2 Program Overview Development Partnerships Reporting Way Ahead • Council Resolution • DOL Training Programs • Initial Training Plan • Outreach Initiatives • Program Intent • Pipeline Organizations • Monthly Training Reports • Recognition http://austintexas.gov/department/construction-training-program 3 Program Requirements Construction Budget Trainee Requirement $500K - $2.5M Over $2.5M - $5M Over $5M - $10M 2 4 6 Trainees must be a Current Enrollee, or Graduate* of a COA-Approved: • Pipeline Organization or • DOL-Registered/Approved/Certified Apprenticeship, OJT, or Bilingual Training Program • Pipeline Organization or • DOL-Registered/Approved/Certified Apprenticeship, OJT, or Bilingual Training Program • Pipeline Organization or • DOL-Registered/Approved/Certified Apprenticeship, OJT, or Bilingual Training Program Over $10M 15% of Total Workforce • DOL-Registered/Certified Apprenticeship or Bilingual Training Program for Vertical (BC) Projects • DOL-Approved/Certified OJT or Bilingual Training Program for Horizontal (HH) Projects *Requirements may also be satisfied by workers enrolled in or a graduate of a DOL-Registered/Approved/Certified Training Program Regardless of estimated construction cost, no more than 50% of trainees can be graduates of a DOL-Registered/Approved/Certified Training Program 4 Meeting the Requirements For All Projects $500K and Above • Determine if current employees are enrolled, or a graduate of the following DOL Training Programs: - DOL-Registered Apprenticeship Program (for Vertical Projects) - DOL-Approved OJT Program (for Horizontal Projects) - DOL-Certified Bilingual Training Program (for Vertical and Horizontal Projects) • Select participants currently enrolled in one of the above programs • Enroll current employees in one of the above programs (These are the only options for above $10M) For $10M and Below Contracts • Augmenting current staff with personnel from the Pipeline Organizations • Upskilling current employees with training provided by the Pipeline Organizations 5 Total Trainees (14 BC Projects / 27 HH Projects) As of February 2, 2022 Construction Ready Trainees (79 of 323) Apprenticeship Programs (185 of 323) OJT Trainees (16 of 323) Graduates (43 of 323) 13% 5% 24% 58% 6 Current Trainees on Projects Above $10M (3 HH Projects) As of February 2, 2022 Apprenticeship Programs (10 of 17) 41% OJT Programs (7 of 17) 59% 7 Current Trainees on Projects $10M & Below (10 BC Projects / 17 HH Projects) As of February 2, 2022 Construction Ready Trainees (68 of 98) Apprenticeship Programs (17 of 98) OJT Programs (9 of 98) Graduates (4 …
AUS Environmental Assessment Briefing Kane Carpenter, Environmental Manager Sam Haynes, Acting Public Information & Marketing Manager Topics • Environmental Assessment (EA) Status • Environmental Impact Study Areas • Public Outreach 1 Proposed Action 2 Environmental Assessment Impact Categories • Affected Environments • Affected Environments • Air Quality • Biological Resources • Climate • Coastal Resources • Parkland, recreational, etc. • Hazardous Materials, • Historical, archeological and cultural resources • Land Use • Natural resources & energy supply • Noise • Farmland • Socioeconomic & environmental justice • Visual effects • Water Resources (floodplain, wetlands, scenic rivers, etc.) 3 Environmental Assessment Update • Major Sections in an EA • 100% - Statement of Purpose and Need • 100% - Description of Proposed Action • 100% – Alternatives Analysis – Focused on Terminal • 95% - Affected Environments • 95% - Confirm Significant Environmental Consequences • Scheduling - Public Presentations & Feedback • On-going - FAA coordination • Not started - Finding of no significant impact (FONSI) issued by FAA 4 Final Public Outreach Events • Virtual Draft EA Public Meeting on March 23, 2022 • In-Person Open House March 26, 2022 • Draft EA available for review and comment on February 22, 2022 • EA Website is live (Spanish and English) • AUS Evaluación Ambiental (Spanish) | SpeakUp Austin! • AUS Environmental Assessment | SpeakUp Austin! 5 Public Outreach Overview • Lead Consultant Team: Adisa Communications • Outreach to airport-adjacent neighbors & General Study Area • In-person & digital outreach • Mailed invitations, outreach to HOAs, in-person tabling at community events • City-wide public notification efforts • Radio, print ads, airport owned media 6 Questions 7 Kane Carpenter Environmental Manager Kane.carpenter@austintexas.gov 8
M E M O R A N D U M To: From: ATP Board, Mayor, and Council Members David Couch, Chief Program Officer, ATP Dottie Watkins, Deputy CEO, Capital Metro Annick Beaudet, City of Austin Mobility Officer Date: February 8, 2022 Subject: Project Connect Lady Bird Lake Bridge Programmatic Requirements & Design Process The purpose of this memo is to outline general considerations and the design process for the design of the Lady Bird Lake Bridge (LBLB) as part of the Blue Line project included in the Project Connect program. During the current Project Development and Preliminary Engineering phase for the Blue Line that includes the Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS), and through discussion with participating agency partners and feedback from the community and stakeholders, the Project Connect team has been asked to explore the possibility of designing the bridge to not preclude bus service in addition to light rail and facilities for pedestrians and cyclists. The Project Connect system map that was adopted by the Austin City Council and the Capital Metro Board in June 2020, includes a crossing of Lady Bird Lake from the south shore at the South-Central Waterfront to the north shore aligning with Trinity Street. This alignment was consistent with the Austin Strategic Mobility Plan (ASMP) mode-shift goals. The modes currently being considered for the DEIS are light rail transit, pedestrians, and bicycles. Facilities for pedestrian and bicycles had previously been anticipated to be included in a separate bridge as part of the City Council-approved plan for Waller Creek and Waterloo Greenway. The Alternatives Analysis (AA) phase and the approved Locally Preferred Alternative (LPA) did not specifically address bus service on the bridge. The Blue Line project is participating in the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Capital Investment Grant (CIG) program. Funding that is available under this competitive program represents a significant part of the financing and implementation of the Blue Line. Specifically, the Blue Line is in a phase known as Project Development. ProjectConnect.com || 301 Congress, 10th floor | Austin, Texas 78701 || 512.389.7590 During this phase of analysis, the project sponsor performs engineering and public outreach as required by the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) environmental review process. Capital Metro as Project Sponsor has two years from the Federal Register publication of the Notice of Intent, which occurred in May 2021, to prepare an EIS and complete the NEPA documentation and secure a …
Planning Commission February 8, 2022 Question and Answer Report B-06 C814-89-0003.02 - 305 S. Congress PUD Commissioner Thompson: It states that there are an expected 3080 and that 20% of that total would be 527. https://www.austintexas.gov/sites/default/files/files/Housing_%26_Planning/South%20Central %20Waterfront/2016%20Appendices%20to%20the%20SCW%20Vision%20Framework%20Repo rt.pdf But that math is wrong. 20% of 3080 is 616. Can staff explain where the 527 units of affordable housing described in the plan came from? Staff Response: The 527 units of affordable housing is about 17% of the total, which was the initial goal of the Framework Plan. At the time of the Framework Plan adoption, Council changed the goal to 20%, but the appendices reflect earlier calculations done during plan development. Is the loading, especially the dumpsters, underground in all buildings? I understand that loading gets a variance from waterfront rules, but what about standard loading rules in pedestrian zones? The Applicant’s response is that they are too early in the process to know where the loading and back-of-house services will be located. Once the Applicant moves into the site development stage they will have a better understanding of where these facilities will be located. As such, the Applicant is seeking as much flexibility as possible to integrate the facilities so that there is little to no impact on the pedestrian realm. Chair Shaw: 1. Did the Applicant meet the minimum requirements below for PUDs to be considered superior for parkland dedication? 2. If not, please explain the basis for PARD’s determination of superiority for parkland for 3. How many PUDs has PARD deemed superior for parkland without meeting these the 305 S. Congress PUD. minimum requirements? 4. Please explain the difference in dedicated parkland and a parkland easement and the process for removing parkland and vacating an easement. 5. The South Central Waterfront Vision Framework Plan calls for public and private funds for Bat Viewing Pier Amphitheater, Entry Plaza with Interpretive features, Overlook Cafe Terrace, Pontoon Bridge, Landing Pier, Natural Beach and Kayak Launch, Pavilion Deck and Beer Garden, Kayak and Bike Rentals. Applicant is only committing to Bat Viewing Area and Pier, Great Lawn, Water Steps, Boardwalk, and Play Area. How much is applicant contributing for the construction of these amenities? Questions to Working Group: WG Amendment #1 – 1) As described in the backup, The applicant proposed 1) dedicating at least 4% of the total rental units developed in the PUD to income eligible households at 80% …
February 07, 2022 Applicant: Alice Glasco From: GR-MU-CO-NP To: GR-MU-V-NP Case File: C14-2021-0166 – 6424 S. Congress Ave South Congress Neighborhood Plan Contact Team - SCCNPCT Case Manager: Wendy Rhodes Wendy.Rhoades@austintexas.gov DATE: TO: CC: ATTN: Council Member District-2: Vanessa.Fuentes@austintexas.gov FROM: Re: Requesting Postponement Planning Commission for February 8, 2022 to February 22, 2022. C14-2021-0166 – 6424 S. Congress Ave. Re: Dear Planning Commission, We, the SCCNPCT are requesting postponement for C14-2021-0166 – 6424 S. Congress Ave. We request that the appointed District-2 Planning Commissioner be present and in attendance during the discussion of this case at Planning Commission. Our understanding is that Solveij Praxis will not be present at Planning Commission on February 8, 2022. Also, note C14-2021-0166 – 6424 S. Congress Ave will be the only case on the Planning Commission agenda for/within District-2. We ask for the Planning Commission to support submitted request and their colleague. Thank you, for your consideration Mario Cantu Chair SCCNPCT
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MEMORANDUM Date: February 7, 2022 To: City of Austin, Planning Commission From: Mylea Bayless, Chief of Strategic Partnerships Andrew Sansom, Vice-Chair, Board of Directors Bat Conservation International RE: Statement of Bat Conservation International on the Endeavor Project on the South-Central Waterfront. Planning Commission Agenda item B-06 C814-89-0003.02 Dear Commissioners, Thank you for the opportunity to comment on this important issue for downtown Austin. Bat Conservation International is a global organization committed to ending bat extinctions throughout the world. Our organization has appreciated the many discussions we have had with the Endeavor Group regarding the bat population which seasonally occupies the structure of the Ann W. Richards Congress Avenue Bridge. We are pleased to report that the Endeavor Group has been responsive to our concerns, and the proposed project, in the design phase, appears to have taken great care to consider its potential impact on the bats. It is clear to us that the City of Austin and Endeavor have carefully considered the bats in the process thus far and that the South-Central Waterfront Plan embraces the Congress Avenue bat colony as an asset and, in fact, a centerpiece of the development opportunity. Based on input from Bat Conservation International and other bat conservation interests, Endeavor has altered the following project components in consideration of the bats. • The setback of buildings from the river • Placing the parking garage underground to deter bat roosting in the concrete crevices • Minimal landscaping immediately under and adjacent to the bridge to reduce interactions between bats and people 1012 14th Street NW Suite 905 Washington, DC 20005 USA 500 N Capital of TX Hwy Building 1-201 Austin, TX 78746-3450 USA BATCON.ORG info@batcon.org 512.327.9721 • No tree plantings immediately under and adjacent to the bridge to ensure unrestricted ingress and egress for the bats • Downward facing lighting and some dark sky compliance, including elimination of bright lights shining directly on the bridge crevices • Retention of the tree line along the river east of the bridge to provide cover for the bats as they emerge in the evening • Improved public bat viewing areas • Bat education signage and programs throughout the bat viewing areas in the project We urge Endeavor and the City to continue to consider the bats by limiting the most disruptive construction activities (such as those that may cause excessive vibration to the bridge structure, for example blasting during …
