Planning Commission: December 22, 2020 NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN AMENDMENT REVIEW SHEET NEIGHORHOOD PLAN: Govalle/Johnston Terrace Combined (Govalle) CASE#: NPA-2020-0016.01 PROJECT NAME: MSC & CTC Tracts NPA PC DATE: December 8, 2020 DATE FILED: July 1, 2020 (In-cycle) November 24, 2020 ADDRESSES: 748, 750, 760, 764 Airport Blvd & 5301 Glissman Road DISTRICT AREA: 3 SITE AREA: 5.2116 acres OWNER/APPLICANT: Modern Supply Company of Austin, Texas (M. Jack Hall) & Coastal Transport Co., Inc. (Joe A. Morgan) AGENT: Alice Glasco Consulting (Alice Glasco) CASE MANAGER: Maureen Meredith, Housing and Planning Dept. PHONE: (512) 974-2695 STAFF EMAIL: maureen.meredith@austintexas.gov TYPE OF AMENDMENT: Change in Future Land Use Designation From: Commercial Base District Zoning Change To: Mixed Use Related Zoning Case: C14-2020-0073 From: CS-CO-NP To: CS-MU-V-NP NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN ADOPTION DATE: March 27, 2003 PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: December 22, 2020 – 1 NPA-2020-0016.01 1 of 28B-1 Planning Commission: December 22, 2020 December 8, 2020 – Postponed to December 22, 2020 on the consent agenda at the request of the applicant. [P. Howard -1st; C. Hempel – 2nd] Vote: 10-0 [Y. Flores and P. Seeger absent. One vacancy]. November 24, 2020 – Postponed on the consent agenda to December 8, 2020 at the request of the applicant. [P. Seeger – 1st; P. Howard – 2nd] Vote: 9-0 [T. Shaw, J. Shieh, Y. Flores absent. One vacancy]. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: To grant the applicant’s request for Mixed Use land use. BASIS FOR STAFF’S RECOMMENDATION: Staff supports the applicant’s request for Mixed Use because the property is located along Airport Boulevard which is an activity corridor as identified on the Imagine Austin Growth Concept Map where Mixed Use is appropriate. Below are sections of the Govalle/Johnston Terrace Neighborhood Plan that supports the applicant’s request. 2 NPA-2020-0016.01 2 of 28B-1 Planning Commission: December 22, 2020 3 NPA-2020-0016.01 3 of 28B-1 Planning Commission: December 22, 2020 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 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 …
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET CASE: C14-2020-0073 – MSC & CTC Tracts Zoning ZONING FROM: CS-CO-NP ADDRESS: 748, 750, 760, 764 Airport Boulevard, and 5301 Glissman Road SITE AREA: 5.2116 acres PROPERTY OWNERS: Coastal Transport Co. Inc. (Joe Morgan); Modern Supply DISTRICT: 3 TO: CS-MU-V-NP Company of Austin, Texas (M. Jack Hall) AGENT: Alice Glasco Consulting (Alice Glasco) CASE MANAGER: Wendy Rhoades (512-974-7719, wendy.rhoades@austintexas.gov) STAFF RECOMMENDATION: The Staff recommendation is to grant general commercial services – mixed use – vertical mixed use building – conditional overlay – neighborhood plan (CS-MU-V-CO-NP) combining district zoning. The CO, Conditional Overlay prohibits vehicle storage, and establishes the following uses as conditional: agricultural sales and services, building maintenance services, construction sales and services, equipment repair services, equipment sales, laundry services, and limited warehousing and distribution. For a summary of the basis of Staff’s recommendation, see pages 2 - 3. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: December 22, 2020: December 8, 2020: APPROVED A POSTPONEMENT REQUEST BY THE APPLICANT TO DECEMBER 22, 2020 [P. HOWARD; C. HEMPEL – 2ND] (9-0) Y. FLORES, P. SEEGER – ABSENT; ONE VACANCY ON THE COMMISSION November 24, 2020: APPROVED A POSTPONEMENT REQUEST BY THE APPLICANT TO DECEMBER 8, 2020 [P. SEEGER; P. HOWARD – 2ND] (9-0) Y. FLORES, T. SHAW, J. SHIEH – ABSENT; ONE VACANCY ON THE COMMISSION CITY COUNCIL ACTION: January 27, 2021: December 10, 2020: APPROVED A POSTPONEMENT REQUEST BY THE STAFF TO JANUARY 27, 2021. VOTE: 11-0. 1 of 19B-2 C14-2020-0073 Page 2 ORDINANCE NUMBER: ISSUES: On Tuesday, October 6, 2020, Housing and Planning staff hosted a virtual meeting with the Applicant and invited the Govalle / Johnston Terrace Neighborhood Contact Team to discuss the related Neighborhood Plan Amendment case. East Austin Conservancy and the Govalle / Johnston Terrace Neighborhood Contact Team have provided letters in support of the proposed rezoning and related NPA cases. Please refer to the attached correspondence. The Applicant is in agreement with the Staff recommendation. CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: The subject platted lots and unplatted acreage contains a trucking company, a steel fabrication company, and a storage and parking area located at the southwest corner of Airport Boulevard and Glissman Road. Vehicular access is taken from both Airport Boulevard, an Imagine Austin corridor and Glissman Road, a local street. In March 2003, Council approved rezoning the property from LI-NP to CS-CO-NP as part of the Johnston Terrace neighborhood plan rezonings. The Conditional Overlay prohibits …
Planning Commission: December 22, 2020 NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN AMENDMENT REVIEW SHEET DATE FILED: July 28, 2020 (In-cycle) 1013 - 1017 Montopolis Dr. NEIGHORHOOD PLAN: Montopolis CASE#: NPA-2020-0005.01 PROJECT NAME: Montopolis Acres PC DATE: December 22, 2020 ADDRESSES: DISTRICT AREA: 3 SITE AREA: 3.13 acres OWNER/APPLICANT: Montopolis Acres, LP AGENT: Thrower Design (Ron Thrower and Victoria Haase) CASE MANAGER: Maureen Meredith, Housing and Planning Dept. PHONE: (512) 974-2695 STAFF EMAIL: Maureen.meredith@austintexas.gov TYPE OF AMENDMENT: Change in Future Land Use Designation From: Single Family Base District Zoning Change To: Multifamily Related Zoning Case: C14-2020-0029 From: SF-3-NP To: MF-6-NP NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN ADOPTION DATE: September 27, 2001 PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: December 22, 2020 - STAFF RECOMMENDATION: To grant the applicant’s request for Multifamily land use. 1 NPA-2020-0005.01 1 of 20B-3 Planning Commission: December 22, 2020 BASIS FOR STAFF’S RECOMMENDATION: Staff supports the applicant’s request for Multifamily land use because the property is located on Montopolis Drive which is a major thoroughfare where multifamily uses are appropriate. The property is less than one mile from the Riverside Station Activity Center and E. Riverside Drive Activity Corridor where the Project Connect Blue Line is proposed to be built. The Montopolis Neighborhood Plan supports a mix of zoning along Montopolis Drive and the creation of multiple house types of varied intensities. LAND USE DESCRIPTIONS EXISTING LAND USE ON THE PROPERTY Single family - Detached or two family residential uses at typical urban and/or suburban densities. Purpose 1. Preserve the land use pattern and future viability of existing neighborhoods; 2. Encourage new infill development that continues existing neighborhood patterns of development; and 3. Protect residential neighborhoods from incompatible business or industry and the loss of existing housing. 2 2 of 20B-3 Planning Commission: December 22, 2020 Application 1. Existing single‐family areas should generally be designated as single family to preserve established neighborhoods; and 2. May include small lot options (Cottage, Urban Home, Small Lot Single Family) and two‐family residential options (Duplex, Secondary Apartment, Single Family Attached, Two‐Family Residential) in areas considered appropriate for this type of infill development. PROPOSED LAND USE ON THE PROPERTY Multifamily Residential - Higher-density housing with 3 or more units on one lot. Purpose 1. Preserve existing multifamily and affordable housing; 2. Maintain and create affordable, safe, and well-managed rental housing; and 3. Make it possible for existing residents, both homeowners and renters, to continue to live in their neighborhoods. 4. Applied to existing or …
C14-2020-0029 1 ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET CASE: C14-2020-0029 – Montopolis Acres Rezoning DISTRICT: 3 ZONING FROM: SF-3-NP TO: MF-6-NP, as amended ADDRESS: 1013 and 1017 Montopolis Dr SITE AREA: 3.12 acres PROPERTY OWNER: Montopolis Acres LP (Danny Walker) AGENT: Thrower Design (A. Ron Thrower) CASE MANAGER: Kate Clark (512-974-1237, kate.clark@austintexas.gov) STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends multifamily residence (medium density) – neighborhood plan (MF-3- NP) combining district. For a summary of the basis of staff’s recommendation, see page 2. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: December 22, 2020 Scheduled for Planning Commission July 14, 2020 Approved an indefinite postponement request by staff. Vote: 13-0 [A. Azhar; J. Shieh – 2nd] June 23, 2020 Approved neighborhood’s request to postpone to July 14, 2020 on the consent agenda. Vote: 12-0 [J. Thompson, R. Schneider – 2nd; P. Seeger was off the dais]. CITY COUNCIL ACTION: 2021 Not scheduled for City Council at this time. July 30, 2020 Approved staff’s request for indefinite postponement. Vote: 11-0. ORDINANCE NUMBER: ISSUES: On June 18, 2020 staff received a letter of opposition to rezone this property from SF-3-NP to SF-6-NP from the Montopolis Neighborhood Planning Contact Team (MNPCT). On July 10, 2020 staff received a letter from the applicant requesting to amend their rezoning request from SF-6-NP to MF-6-NP, please see Exhibit D Amended Rezoning Request. The 1 of 17B-4 C14-2020-0029 2 amended rezoning request requires a Neighborhood Plan Amendment (NPA) to change the Future Land Use Map (FLUM). Staff requested an indefinite postponement at Planning Commission on July 14, 2020 and City Council on July 30, 2020 to allow for the NPA process to be conducted and staff to consider the amended request. All communication received for this rezoning case can be found in Exhibit C: Correspondence Received. CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: This property is approximately 3.12 acres and is located on the east side of Montopolis Drive. It is currently zoned SF-3-NP. Across Montopolis Drive to the west are properties zoned SF-3-NP with single-family residential buildings. Adjacent to the north is a property zoned LO-MU-CO- NP which is undeveloped. Adjacent to the east and south of the property are tracts zoned SF-3- NP with single-family residential (to the east) and religious assembly uses (to the south), see Exhibit A: Zoning Map and Exhibit B: Aerial Map. From the applicant’s application, they are requesting MF-6-NP with a proposed total of 64 units per acre. No specific details about the …
PLANNING COMMISSION DOWNTOWN DENSITY BONUS REQUEST SITE PLAN REVIEW SHEET CASE NUMBER: SP-2019-0465C PLANNING COMMISSION HEARING DATE: December 22, 2020 PROJECT NAME: River Street Residences ADDRESS: 61-69 Rainey Street & 60 East Ave. APPLICANT: Drenner Group (Amanda Swor) Drenner Group 200 Lee Barton Dr. Ste 100, Austin, TX 78704 Austin, TX 78704 CASE MANAGER: Jeremy Siltala Jeremy.Siltala@austintexas.gov Phone: (512) 974-2945 URBAN DESIGN STAFF: Aaron D. Jenkins Aaron.jenkins@austintexas.gov Phone: (512) 974-1243 NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN: Downtown PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT: The applicant is requesting administrative approval for the construction of a 48 Story, multi-family residential building, which will include retail on the ground floor, garage parking and streetscape improvements in accordance with the Downtown Density Bonus Program 25-2-586. PROJECT REQUEST: 1. Make a recommendation to the City Council on the use of the other community benefits in accordance with LDC Section 25-2-586(E)(1)-(11) and Section 25-2-586(E)(12(f). 2. In accordance with LDC Section 25-2-586(B)(6), make a recommendation to the City Council on a request for additional floor to area ratio (FAR) from 15:1 to 22:1 for a proposed multi-family high rise project that has participated in the Downtown Density Bonus Program and is processing a request for bonus area up to 15:1 FAR to be granted administratively. SUMMARY STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff Recommendation (per 25-2-586(B)(6)(c)) for Downtown Density Bonus Program Application: River Street Residences: B-061 of 61 Note: Because there are frequent references to LDC Section 25-2-586(B)(3) and (B)(6) and Figure 2 (referenced in (B)(3)), we have attached those pages to this recommendation. Staff Recommendation Regarding Gatekeeper Requirements: The applicant has provided sufficient documentation to meet the Gatekeeper Requirements contained in Section 25-2-586(C)(1). • The applicant has committed to providing streetscape improvements consistent with the Great Streets Standards. The projects East Ave face will not have Great Streets due to fronting TXDOT Right of Way. • The applicant has committed to achieve a minimum Two-Star rating under the Austin Energy • The applicant has provided documentation indicating substantial compliance with the Urban Green Building Program. Design Guidelines. Downtown Density Bonus: Great Streets Fee in Lieu Certain properties in Downtown are eligible to participate in the Downtown Density Bonus Program (the Program) as outlined in 25-2-586. In accordance with Program requirements, the applicant is required to execute a restrictive covenant committing to provide streetscape improvements along all public street frontages, consistent with the Great Streets Standards (the Standards). Properties in the Rainey St. Subdistrict of the Waterfront Overlay are …
SITE PLAN REVIEW SHEET ENVIRONMENTAL VARIANCE REQUEST ONLY Desired Development Zone AREA: 7,222 square feet (~.17 acres) AGENT: Wheels and Water LLC (Katie Kam) PLANNING COMMISSION DATE: December 22, 2020 CASE: SP-2019-0027CT PROJECT NAME: 1514 W Koenig Lane Office Building APPLICANT: Joel Levine ADDRESS OF SITE: 1514 W Koenig Lane COUNTY: Travis WATERSHED: Shoal Creek (Urban), JURISDICTION: Full Purpose EXISTING ZONING: LO-MU-NP PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT: The applicant is proposing to construct a 4,073 square foot professional office building and parking lot. DESCRIPTION OF VARIANCES: The applicant is requesting a variance from LDC 25-8-261 to allow construction in the Critical Water Quality Zone STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff does not recommend support for this variance. The findings of fact have not been met. ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION ACTION: This case was considered by the Environmental Commission on December 2, 2020. Commission recommended denial of the variance request in a 9-0 vote. The decision sheet is included in the back-up materials. ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW STAFF: Mike McDougal PHONE: 512-974-6380 Mike.McDougal@austintexas.gov CASE MANAGER: Robert Anderson Robert.Anderson@austintexas.gov PHONE: 512-974-3016 1 of 33B-7 Development Services Department Staff Recommendations Concerning Required Findings Project Name: Ordinance Standard: Watershed Protection Ordinance Variance Request: 1514 W Koenig Ln Office Building SP-2019-0027CT Request to vary from LDC 25-8-261 to allow construction in the Critical Water Quality Zone Include an explanation with each applicable finding of fact. A. Land Use Commission variance determinations from Chapter 25-8-41 of the City Code: 1. The requirement will deprive the applicant of a privilege available to owners of similarly situated property with approximately contemporaneous development subject to similar code requirements. Yes. The applicant proposes to demolish the original single family structure built in 1952 and construct an office building. The proposed project is located on Koenig Lane between Burnet Road and North Lamar Boulevard (see Staff Exhibit 1 – Vicinity Map). Most properties fronting this segment of Koenig Lane consist of single family residences that have been expanded for or replaced with commercial use. The existing impervious cover is 35.5% (approximately 2600 square feet); the proposed impervious cover is 70% (approximately 5000 square feet). Adjacent properties on Koenig Lane have existing impervious cover ranging from 19% to 91%. The proposed project is generally consistent with other development located along Koenig Lane. 2. The variance: a) Is not necessitated by the scale, layout, construction method, or other design decision made by the applicant, unless the design decision provides greater overall environmental protection …
Regular Meeting of the Planning Commission December 22, 2020 Planning Commission to be held December 22, 2020 with Social Distancing Modifications Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers, including applicants and representatives, must register in advance (Day before the scheduled meeting, December 21 2020 by noon). To speak remotely at the December 22 2020 Planning Commission Meeting, residents must: Preferably email the board liaison at andrew.rivera@austintexas.gov or call 512-974-6508 the day before the meeting. The following information is required: 1. The speaker name. 2. Item number(s) they wish to speak on. 3. Whether they are for/against/neutral. 4. Mailing address. 5. Telephone number. Must be the number that will be used to call-in. Failure to provide the required information by noon December 21, 2020 shall render a request null and void. A registered speaker may not sign up another speaker. Previous registration on an item does not automatically roll over. •Once a request to register to speak has been called in or emailed to the board liaison, residents will receive either an email or phone call with additional information regarding the call in process. •Handouts or other information must be emailed to andrew.rivera@austintexas.gov by 1:00 PM Tuesday, December 22, 2020 This information will be provided to Commission members in advance of the meeting. •Residents may watch the meeting here: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Postponement requests must be submitted to the case manager and Andrew Rivera by 5PM Monday, December 21, 2020 Reunión de la Comisión de Planificación Fecha 22 de Diciembre de 2020 La Comisión de Planificación se reunirá el 22 de Diciembre de 2020 con modificaciones de distanciamiento social. Se permitirán comentarios públicos por teléfono; no se permitirá ninguna entrada en persona. Llame o envíe un correo electrónico al enlace de la junta en 512-974-6508 andrew.rivera@austintexas.gov a más tardar al mediodía (el día antes de la reunion, 21d e Diciembre 2020). 1. El nombre del orador. 2. Número (s) de artículo sobre el que desean hablar. 3. Si están a favor / en contra / neutrales. 4. Dirección postal. 5. Número de teléfono. Debe ser el número que se utilizará para llamar a la persona que desea hablar. Si la información solicitada no se envía antes del mediodía del 21 de Diciembre 2020, la solicitud será nula y sin efecto. Un orador registrado no puede registrar a otro orador. El registro anterior de un artículo …
PLANNING COMMISSION SITE PLAN WAIVER REQUEST REVIEW SHEET Dunaway/ Urban Design Group, Vanessa Mendez, (512) 399-5371 Moore JH 502 LLC, 814 West 10th Street, Austin, Texas 78701 PLANNING COMMISSION DATE: December 22, 2020 CASE: SP-2020-0202C PROJECT NAME: 15th St Office Building ADDRESS OF SITE: 502 W 15th St. APPLICANT: AGENT: AREA: 0.254 acres WATERSHED: Shoal Creek (Urban) WATERSHED ORDINANCE: Comprehensive Watershed Ordinance (urban) C.I.P. STATUS: N/A T.I.A.: N/A CAPITOL VIEW: N/A PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT: The applicant proposes to construct a 4-story, 27,251 sq. ft. administrative office building, including parking and utilities. The ground floor will consist of parking, a small art gallery, lobby, electrical vault, fire riser room, and elevator. The development is taking access to San Antonio Street and the alley to the west. EXISTING ZONING: The proposed office property is zoned Downtown Mixed Use (DMU). Administrative office is a permitted use in DMU. DESCRIPTION OF WAIVERS: The applicant is requesting a partial waiver of the following. LDC Section 25-6-591(B)(5) Except as provided in Subsections (C) and (D) of this section, a parking garage must be separated from an adjacent street by a pedestrian-oriented use described in Section 25-2-691 (Waterfront Overlay (WO) District Uses) that fronts on the street at the ground level. 25-6-591(D): The Land Use Commission may waive the requirement of Subsection (B)(5) of this section during the site plan review process after determining that: (1) present and anticipated development in the area is not amenable to access by pedestrians; (2) the requirement does not allow a reasonable use of the property; or (3) other circumstances attributable to the property make compliance impractical. 25-6-591(E): If a waiver is granted under Subsection (D), an area for which the requirement is waived must be screened. LDC Section 25-2-691(C)(12) A pedestrian-oriented use is a use that serves the public by providing goods or services and includes: (1) art gallery, (2) art workshop, (3) cocktail lounge, (4) consumer convenience services, (5) cultural services, (6) day care services (limited, general, or commercial), (7) food sales, (8) general retail sales (convenience or general), (9) park and recreation services, (10) residential uses, (11) restaurant (limited or general) without drive-in service; and other uses as determined by the Land Use Commission (12) 1 of 21B-8 Waiver request is as follows: The applicant requests a waiver from LDC 25-6-591(B)(5) to permit one parking space facing San Antonio Street and three parking spaces facing 15th street (total 4 …
M E M O R A N D U M Andrew Rivera, Planning and Zoning Department TO: FROM: DATE: December 7, 2020 SUBJECT: F#10356-2011, 10357-2011 Street Right-of-Way Vacation Stephany Roy, Senior Property Agent, Land Management Development Services Department Applications for 11910-12100 Samsung BLVD Attached are the departmental comments and other information pertinent to the two joint referenced right of way vacation applications requesting to vacate street rights, and also dedicate land to relocate Samsung Blvd. The area being requested for vacation will be developed in a fashion consistent with the zoning district within which it lies. The owner has submitted a rezoning application on October 12, 2020 to rezone the relevant parcel from PUD to LI-PDA (Limited Industrial Services – Planned Development Area). All affected departments and private utility franchise holders are reviewing this request and comments can be seen on the Master Comment Report, attached. A Public Utility Easement (PUE) and Access Easement will be retained along the current Samsung BLVD until construction of the new Samsung BLVD is finished. Land Management, with Development Services Department, is requesting the applications be submitted for placement on the December 22, 2020 Planning Commission Agenda for their consideration. The applicant and/or landowner adjoining the alleys, and/or their representative will be present at the meeting. Staff: Stephany Roy, Senior Property Agent, Land Management Development Services Department, 404-357-1814; landmanagement@austintexas.gov Applicant: David Anderson, Drenner Group, PC, 512-807-2908; danderson@drennergroup.com Adjoining Landowner: Samsung Austin Semiconductor LLC Stephany Roy, Senior Property Agent Land Management Development Services Department Attachment - PC Packet: Master Comment Report, Intro letter, Application (2), Survey with new Proposed Samsung BLVD (1), Surveys (2), Location Maps (2) B-091 of 40 CITY OF AUSTIN - R.O.W. VACATION MASTER COMMENT REPORT As of: December 07, 2020 PROJECT NUMBER: 2020-172935 LM PROJECT NAME: [10356-2011] 12100 SAMSUNG BLVD LOCATION: 12100 SAMSUNG BLVD, AUSTIN, TX 78754 Reviewer Phone Attempt Date Approved Date Approved With Conditions Lucy Cabading 11/19/2020 11/19/2020 I approve of this ROW vacation as long as we have an easement in place covering our existing facilities until the facilities are moved. Thank you, David A. Williams LEAD OSP PLNG & ENGRG DESIGN 817 W. North Loop Austin, TX 78756 737 255-4856 Review Dept. LM AT&T (SWBT) Comments: LM ATD Review Approved With Conditions Ravi Dhamrat 512-974-1217 11/18/2020 11/18/2020 Comments: Approved with the conditions that a public access agreement be provided for the vacated area until Arterial A is …
Planning Commission Speaker List B1/ B-2 Applicant - Alice Glasco For Ben Browder (avail. for questions) David Hartman B-3 / B-4 Applicant - Ron Thrower / Victoria Haase B-5 Applicant B-6 Applicant - Amanda Swor Matteo Pacifici Opposed Michael Ableson B-7 Applicant - Katie Kam B-8 Applicant Chase Humpheries Opposed: Chris Riley B-9 Applicant - Dave Anderson Steve Drenner Robert Spillar
Versión en español a continuación. Asian American Quality of Life Advisory Commission December 22, 2020 Asian American Quality of Life Advisory Commission Special Called Meeting to be held December 22, 2020 with Social Distancing Modifications Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers must register in advance (December 21, 2020 by noon). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the December 22, 2020 Asian American Quality of Life Advisory Commission Meeting, members of the public must: •Call or email the board liaison at Joshua Robinson at 512-974-9006 later than noon, (December 21, 2020). The following information is required: speaker name, item number(s) they wish to speak on, whether they are for/against/neutral, email address and telephone number (must be the same number that will be used to call into the meeting). •Once a request to speak has been made to the board liaison, the information to call on the day of the scheduled meeting will be provided either by email or phone call. •Speakers must call in at least 15 minutes prior to meeting start time in order to speak, late callers will not be accepted and will not be able to speak. •Speakers will be placed in a queue until their time to speak. •Handouts or other information may be emailed to joshua.robinson@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 the meeting is broadcast live, it may be viewed here: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Reunión del Asian American Quality of Life Advisory Commission FECHA de la reunion (December 22, 2020) 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 (December 21, 2020 antes del mediodía). Todos los comentarios públicos se producirán al comienzo de la reunión. Para hablar de forma remota en la reunión, los miembros del público deben: • Llame o envíe un correo electrónico al enlace de la junta en Joshua Robinson at 512-974-9006 a más tardar al mediodía (el día antes de la reunión). Se requiere la siguiente información: nombre del orador, número (s) de artículo sobre el que desean hablar, si están a favor / en contra / neutral, dirección de correo electrónico (opcional) y un número …
ASIAN AMERICAN QUALITY OF LIFE ADVISORY COMMISSION (AAQOLAC) REGULAR MEETING MINUTES OF TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 2020 The AAQOLAC convened in a regular meeting on Tuesday, November 17, 2020 Chair Yoshida called the Commission Meeting to order at 6:08 p.m. Commission Members in Attendance: Vince Cobalis, Sarah Chen, Kuo Yang, Kirk Yoshida, Nguyen Stanton, Hanna Huang, Pramod Patil, Shubhada Saxena, Pooja Sethi, Shruti Mangalmurti, and Debasree DasGupta Staff in Attendance: Rey Arellano, Assistant City Manager Joshua Robinson, Interim Senior Executive Assistant (Office of the City Manager) 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The Commission moved to approve minutes from AAQOLAC meeting on July 22, 2020, September 18, 2020, and October 20, 2020 with discussed changes. Commissioner Cobalis made the motion. Commissioner Chen seconded. Vote was 10-0. Commissioner Sethi abstained. 2. OLD BUSINESS a. Workgroup Reports: 1. Asian American Resource Center (AARC) Workgroup: Commissioner DasGupta provided an update. Updates provided in the backup documents. 2. Health and Community Engagement Workgroup: No update provided. 3. Arts and Culture Workgroup: No update provided. 4. Human Resources Workgroup: No update provided 5. Business Planning Workgroup: No update provided b. Update on the Joint Inclusion Committee August 26, 2020 Meeting (Commissioner Stanton) – No update provided. c. Follow-up Items: 1. Update on the AARC Master Plan – Chair Yoshida provided an update on the “Construction Manager at Risk” project. 2. Update on the AARC Bridge Project – Chair Yoshida provided an update on the AARC Bridge Project. Currently, PARD is working on the engineering report. 3. Public Safety/Policing Project Update – No updated provided. 3. STAFF BRIEFING None this month. 4. NEW BUSINESS a. Overview of Asian American Community Engagement Opportunities with Dell Medical Center (Ricardo Garay) – Ricardo Garay provided an update over “Asian American Community Engagement Opportunities” with Dell Medical Center. b. Presentation on the Community Police Review Commission - Amani Seay provided background on the Community Police Review Commission. Additional information about the Community Police Review Commission can be found in the backup documents. c. Discussion and Possible Action on a Recommendations Related to the Police Department Office of Community Liaison (Hanna Huang) - Commissioner Cobalis moved to support resolution with suggested changes. Commissioner Patil seconded. Vote was 11-0. d. Discussion and Possible Action Related to the Community Stakeholder Position Vacancy and the Formation of a Community Stakeholder Nomination Work Group – Chair provided an update on the formation of a “Community Stakeholder Nomination Work …
AARC Workgroup meeting for the AAQoL Tuesday, December 8. 12:00-1:00pm In attendance: Sona Shah, Schiller Liao, Kirk Yoshida, Debasree DasGupta, Thuy Nguyen, Shruti Anand 1. Update on AARC activities: An annual report on the Center has been put together to be viewed by those interested. Monthly music series being streamed via zoom. Virtual holiday being planned. Working with transportation to deliver stockings to the Seniors The staff is looking at issues such as struggles with isolation Book club readings and mindfulness exercises are being planned 2. Focus group with AISD and the AARC: 6 people joined the zoom conversation that was held on Dec 6th via zoom. Shane Whalley, Community equity and inclusion coordinator lead the conversation. AACHI has been contacted as well. There is a need for improvements to be made on technology, particularly related to portals being used. Thuy had an inquiry on the protocol to address incidents of bias. Sona to follow-up with Shane. There is a need for dual language access, especially in the east side of Austin 3. AARC Phase ll Project: Councilman Jimmy Flannigan felt that the CMAR resolution should be addressed without delay However, alignment with the Rutherford campus has been delayed. The councilman suggests that construction of the building should proceed such that future expansions could be possible. There is some concern about ease of implementing that. A discussion might be needed with Riley. The bridge will take time. Watershed needs to go through department process before making commitments.
‘Arts and Culture’ workgroup report -Dec 2020 Attendee: (a) Pramod Patil (Chair) (b) Peter Chao (c) Shubhada Saxena Date: 12/10/2020 Meeting minutes: Here are the notes from Arts and Culture workgroup meeting on Dec-2020. This meeting was mainly focused on capturing progress on focus area for each member • Opportunities towards making Arts funding equitable for Asian community Hanna Huang was focused on this area. Some Asian nonprofits had a good success on getting the City funding and some did not. It feels like we need to educate the community about different options available and possible share data on how to approach available funds. There are many existing resources available from the city and we should look into the avenues on making it available to the community. We will explore more on the available resources and possibly consolidate the data at a common location. • Representation of Asian architecture in each district area Shubhada Saxena was focused on this item. There are some ideas around installation of sculptures etc. but the exact steps to achieve this are not clear. After further brainstorming we plan to reach out to the Parks and Recreation Department (PARD) to explore/learn the process used for installation of new items to the park. We will be working towards it in coming months • Opportunities for Asian Artists Pramod Patil continue to explore possible opportunities for collaboration of Asian art with the mainstream American arts and culture. COVID is liming on possible in person options. There are some ideas – but need further exploration before finalizing. We discussed about sharing availability of the ‘Artist Access Program’ at AARC. Many members of the community may not be aware of this program. We plan to share details of this program individually and through channels like Asian Creatives of Greater Austin (ACGA) Artist Access Program Guidelines | AustinTexas.gov
2020 Census: Counting Asian Americans & Residents with Asian Roots in Greater Austin / Travis County === Report to AAQoL Commission: Some Results & Conclusions Co-Director, Census 2020 Asian American Complete Count Committee (AACCC) Dr. Sumit DasGupta December 12, 2020 Agenda Topics: • The Leadership Team • Census Count Target / Coverage Area • Original Strategy • Final Strategy • Results • Conclusions / Recommendations SD / 12-12-2019 The AACCC Leadership Team SD / 12-12-2019 AACCC Census Count Target / Coverage Area • Count target: Immigrants from all Asian countries • From Turkey and Israel to the west • This will require significant focus and effort to connect with these countries • To Japan and S. Korea to the east • … and all countries in between • Count coverage area: • Travis & Williamson counties: • Total / Asian (single race) population (2018): 1,815,462 / 134,795 • % Asian: 7.4% • Austin-Round Rock MSA: & Hays counties • Covers 5 counties: Travis, Williamson, as well as parts of Bastrop, Caldwell • Total / Asian (single race) population (2017): 2,115,827 / 121,922 • % Asian: 5.8% SD / 12-12-2019 Original Strategy • Form subgroups to focus on immigrants from different regions of Asia, e.g., • East Asia,… includes China, Taiwan, Japan and S. Korea • South-East Asia,… includes Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Vietnam,… • South Asia,… includes Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Burma / Myanmar, India, Nepal, Pakistan, Sri Lanka • Central Asia,… includes Kazakastan, Kyrgizia, Tadjikistan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan • West Asia,… Iraq, Iran, Israel, S. Arabia, Turkey, UAE,… • Identify country-specific leaders to focus on immigrants from the country of their origin • Contact leaders of key community organizations to partner in this count • Create flyers in different languages with key dates • Present at organization meetings and cultural / religious events • Provide key dates and deliverables • Resolve concerns and fears and answer questions • Contact Asian businesses to promote census (& for funds) • Advertise on TV, newsprint, and social media • Go door-2-door in remote neighborhoods, as key dates get closer SD / 12-12-2019 Original Strategy : A Cross-cutting Approach Cultural Organizations Religious Institutions Business Enterprises Media (print / TV) & Social Media East Asia Southeast Asia South Asia Central Asia West Asia SD / 12-12-2019 Final Strategy • Contacted leaders of key community organizations to partner in this count • Provided grant funding to community …
MEMBERS Community City of Austin Quincy Dunlap - Austin Area Urban League Nuria Rivera-Vandermyde - Deputy City Manager Hailey Easley - Austin Asian Community Health Initiative Rey Arellano - Assistant City Manager Emily Gerrick - Texas Fair Defense Project Christopher Shorter - Assistant City Manager Monica Guzmán - Go! Austin/Vamos! Austin (GAVA) Farah Muscadin - Director, Office of Police Oversight • • • • • • • Co-Chairs Brion Oaks - Chief Equity Officer, Equity Office Brion Oaks - Chief Equity Officer, Equity Office Paula Rojas - Communities of Color United • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Priscilla Hale - allgo Dawn Handley - Integral Care Chris Harris - Texas Appleseed David Johnson - Grassroots Leadership Amanda Lewis - Survivor Justice Project Nelson Linder - National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) Kathy Mitchell - Just Liberty Chas Moore - Austin Justice Coalition Cary Roberts - Greater Austin Crime Commission Paula Rojas - Communities of Color United Matt Simpson - American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) Alicia Torres - ICE Fuera de Austin Cate Graziani - Texas Harm Reduction Alliance VALUES HISTORY OF POLICING Link: Full Timeline CITY INFORMATION & PRESENTATIONS RPS work outside of the Task Force (timeline & key components) • • APD Calls for Service Analysis • Mental Health Diversion Initiative APD Operations (structure, budget, & inter-local agreements) RPS Listening Sessions Assessment of APD training academy, recruitment and promotions, use of force incidents, and public interactions with officers Analysis of APDs 2019 Racial Profiling Safety Outcomes Strategic Performance Dashboard • • • • • CURRENT WORKGROUPS • • • • • • • Reimagining 911 Police Staffing—Patrol & Criminal Investigations Public Health Reinvestment Patrol and Surveillance Business and Economic Development Equity Reinvestment in Community Meaningful Community Engagement UNDER CONSIDERATION • • • Identifying permanent Taskforce Decision-making within City of Austin budget deadlines Integrating efforts of Taskforce and the City TASK FORCE WEBPAGE • • Meeting dates • • Zoom link Facebook live- streaming Interpreter request instructions Agenda • • Meeting materials • Past Meeting Notes
Versión en español a continuación. Urban Renewal Board Special Called Meeting December 21, 2020, 2:00-5:00pm Urban Renewal Board to be held December, 21, 2020 with Social Distancing Modifications Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers must register in advance (December 20, 2020 by noon). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the December 21, 2020, Urban Renewal Board Meeting, residents must: •Call or email the board liaison at 512-974-3458 or laura.keating@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 laura.keating@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 the meeting is broadcast live, it may be viewed here: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Reunión Especiál del Urban Renewal Board FECHA de la reunión (21 Diciembre, 2020, 2:00 – 5:00pm) 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 (20 Diciembre, 2020 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: junta en 512-974-3458 or • Llame o envíe un correo electrónico al enlace de laura.keating@austintexas.gov a más tardar al mediodía (el día antes de la reunión). Se requiere la siguiente información: nombre del orador, número (s) de artículo sobre el que desean hablar, si están a favor / en contra / neutral, dirección de correo electrónico (opcional) y un número de teléfono (debe ser el número que se utilizará para llamar ). • Una vez que se haya realizado una solicitud para …
URBAN RENEWAL BOARD OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN Monday, November 30, 2020 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCING 5:30 – 9:30 p.m. Nathaniel Bradford Jacqueline Watson Kobla Tetey Current Board Members: Manuel Escobar, Chair Darrell W. Pierce, Vice Chair Danielle Skidmore Amit Motwani Staff Members in Attendance: Erica Leak -- Housing and Planning Department (HPD) Laura Keating (HPD) Mark Walters (HPD) Travis Perlman (HPD) the PURPOSE: The Board of Commissioners primary responsibility implementation and compliance of approved Urban Renewal Plans that are adopted by the Austin City Council. An Urban Renewal Plan's primary purpose is to eliminate slum and blighting influence within a designated area of the city. to oversee is DRAFT MINUTES CALL TO ORDER Chair Escobar called the meeting to order at 5:35pm with 5 members present. Commissioners Bradford and Watson joined the meeting at 5:40pm. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Speakers signed up prior to the meeting will be called in order and will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns. This is the opportunity for speakers to address the Urban Renewal Board of the City of Austin (URB) on any issue. The URB may not debate any non-agenda issue, nor may any action be taken on any non-agenda issue at this time however the URB may present any factual response to items brought up by citizens. Members of the public addressed the URB, including: Tracy Witte, Thomas Van Dyke, Patrick Houck, and Nate Jones. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a. Approval of the October 19, 2020, Regular Meeting Minutes On Commissioner Skidmore’s motion, Commissioner Motwani’s second, the Monday, October 19, 2020, meeting minutes were approved on a 5-0-2 vote 2. NEW BUSINESS None 3. OLD BUSINESS b. Discussion and possible action on recommended modifications to the East 11th and 12th Street Urban Renewal Plan. Discussion was conducted, with Mark Walters (HPD) answering questions. c. Discussion and possible action on recommended modifications to the East 11th Street Neighborhood Conservation Combining District (NCCD) to parallel the structure of the current East 12th Street NCCD. Discussion was conducted, with Mark Walters (HPD) answering questions. d. Discussion and possible action on recommended modifications to the East 12th Street Neighborhood Conservation Combining District (NCCD) to parallel the to- be-approved recommended modifications to the East 11th and 12th Street Urban Renewal Plan. Discussion was conducted. 4. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS • URB Vision Statement ADJOURNMENT Chair Escobar adjourned the meeting at 7:52pm without objection. The City of …
UPDATED NOVEMBER 30, 2020 DRAFT URBAN RENEWAL PLAN FOR THE EAST 11TH AND 12TH STREETS URBAN RENEWAL PLAN AREA 1484775.v1 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 1484775.v1 EAST 11 TH & 12TH STREETS URBAN RENEWAL PLAN (URP) 1. BOUNDARY DESCRIPTION The formal boundaries of the East 11th and 12th Streets Urban Renewal Area are set forth in the documents listed in Appendix A and the ordinance approving this URP. In general, the boundaries are: The East 11th Street Corridor, including properties within one-half block of the north frontage of East 11th Street and south frontage of Juniper Street, from Branch Street on the west to Navasota Street on the east; and properties within one-half block of the south frontage of East 11th, from San Marcos Street on the west to Navasota Street on the east. The East 12th Street Corridor, including properties within one-half block of the north frontage of East 12th and between the IH-35 Northbound Frontage Road on the west to Poquito Street to the east; and properties within one-half block of the south frontage of East 12th Street, from Branch Street on the west to Poquito Street on the east. 2. HISTORY This East 11th and 12th Streets Urban Renewal Plan (“URP" also referred to as the East 11th and 12th Streets Community Redevelopment Plan or “CRP”), is a comprehensive document defining the official public policy guidelines of the City of Austin (City) for driving public and private redevelopment actions within the East 11th and 12th Streets Urban Renewal Area in compliance with Texas Local Government Code, Chapter 374. The URP’s original conceptual approaches and strategies for the entire Central …
ORDINANCE NO. __________________ WALTERS, MARK 3/10/2020 DRAFT AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 910620-C, REZONING AND CHANGING THE ZONING MAP TO AMEND THE EAST 11TH STREET NEIGHBORHOOD CONSERVATION COMBINING DISTRICT (NCCD) FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED ALONG THE NORTHBOUND FRONTAGE ROAD OF IH-35 BETWEEN THE NORTHERN ALLEY OF THE 800-900 BLOCK OF EAST 7TH STREET AND EAST 12TH STREET; THE WEST SIDE OF THE 800-1000 BLOCKS OF SAN MARCOS STREET; EAST 11TH STREET FROM IH-35 TO NAVASOTA STREET; ALONG ROSEWOOD AVENUE FROM 11TH STREET TO APPROXIMATELY ANGELINA STREET; ALONG A SEGMENT OF THE 1200 BLOCK OF NAVASOTA STREET; AND ALONG THE EAST SIDE OF A SEGMENT OF THE 1500 AND 1600 BLOCK OF SAN BERNARD STREET IN THE CENTRAL EAST AUSTIN NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN AREA, AND TO MODIFY CERTAIN BASE DISTRICTS IN THE NCCD. BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: PART 1. The zoning map established by Section 25-2-191 of the City Code is amended to amend the East 11th Street neighborhood conservation combining district (NCCD), identified in the attached Exhibit "A" incorporated into this ordinance, and to add a NCCD to each base zoning district within the District on the property described in Zoning Case No. C14-XX-XXXX, on file at the Planning and Zoning Department, as follows: Approximately XX acres of land consisting of four subdistricts, identified in the attached Exhibit “B” incorporated into this ordinance, lying within the Central East Austin Neighborhood Plan Area, more particularly described as follows, a. Subdistrict 1, sites located along and oriented to East 11th Street between Branch Street and San Marcos Street on the west, and extending to Navasota Street on the east; b. Subdistrict 2, sites oriented to Juniper Street between Branch Street and Lydia Street, and including parcels with frontages on Curve Street and Waller Street; c. Subdistrict 3, sites located along IH-35 and bounded by Embassy Drive, San Marcos Street, and Branch Street on the east, East 12th Street on the north, the Northbound Frontage Road of IH-35 on the west and the alley of the 800-900 block of East 7th street on the south; and d. Subdistrict 4, sites generally oriented toward the 1200 and 1300 blocks of Rosewood Avenue but excluding 1326 and 1319 Rosewood Avenue, the east side of the 1100 block of Navasota Street, the 1100-1200 blocks of San Bernard Street but excluding 1159, 1161, 1164, and 1165 San Bernard Street. This …
ORDINANCE NO. __________________ AN ORDINANCE AMENDINDING THE EAST 12™ STREET NEIGHBORHOOD CONSERVATION (NCCD) COMBINING DISTRICT FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED GENERALLY ALONG EAST 12TH STREET FROM IH-35 AND BRANCH STREET TO POQUITO STREET IN THE CENTRAL EAST AUSTIN, ROSEWOOD, AND CHESTNUT NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN AREAS; AND TO MODIFY CERTAIN BASE DISTRICTS IN THE NCCD. BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: PART 1. The zoning map established by Section 25-2-191 of the City Code is amended to establish the East 12th Street neighborhood conservation (NCCD) combining district and to add a NCCD to each base zoning district within the property and to change the base zoning districts on 18 tracts of land on the property described in Zoning Case No. C14-XX-XXXX, on file at the Neighborhood Planning and Zoning Department, as follows: Approximately 23 acres of land, more or less, consisting of four subdistricts, lying within the Central East Austin, Rosewood, and Chestnut neighborhood plan areas, more particularly described and identified in the attached Exhibit "A" incorporated into this ordinance, and as follows, (the "Property"), a. Subdistrict 1, also known as Tract One, being the area on the northside of East 12th Street from IH-35 to Olander Street. b. Subdistrict 2, also known as Tracts 2-10, the east portion of Tract 15, and Tract 18, being the areas along the northside of East 12' Street from Olander Street to Poquito Street, 1425 East 12th Street, the southside of East 12th Street between Chicon Street and Poquito Street c. Subdistrict 2a, also known as Tracts 16-17, being the area on the southside of East 12th Street from Comal Street to Chicon Street. d. Subdistrict 3, also known as Tracts 11-14 and Tract 15 excluding 1425 East 12th Street, being the areas along the southside of East 12th Street between Branch Street and Comal Street, not including 1425 East 12th Street; generally known as the East 12th Street neighborhood conservation-neighborhood plan combining district, locally known as the area bounded by East 12th street from IH-35 and Branch Street to Poquito Street, in the City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, and generally identified in the map attached as Exhibit "DC". PART 2. The base zoning of the 18 tracts shown in the chart below are changed from family residence- neighborhood conservation combining district-neighborhood plan (SF-3-NCCD-NP) combining district, multifamily residence medium density-neighborhood conservation combining district neighborhood plan (MF-3-NCCD-NP) combining district, multifamily …
Urban Renewal Board Vision Statement Discussion December 21, 2020 Background “In 1996, the Austin Revitalization Authority (ARA) began developing a Master Plan for the Central East Austin area with an emphasis on redevelopment of the 11th and 12th Street Corridors. A Community Redevelopment Plan (CRP) for East 11th and 12th Streets was also developed. In 1999, City Council passed a resolution in support of the general concepts envisioned in the Master Plan. Subsequently, the corridors were declared urban renewal areas and the CRP, in effect, was translated into the East 11th and 12th Urban Renewal Plan (URP).” Source: Central East Austin Neighborhood Plan 12/21/2020 Urban Renewal Board 2 URP Purpose, Authority and Scope, 1999 “The overall goals and action priorities of this URP reflect a broad consensus of residents, businesses, property owners, institutions, and community activists. The consensus is the result of substantial cumulative planning and revitalization efforts over a period of three years. The fundamental purpose of this plan is to empower community-based groups and individuals to participate as strong and equal partners of the City and the URA in carrying out all of the action programs and public and private improvements which will result in the realization of Austin’s long-term community vision.” Source: Original East 11th and 12th Street Urban Renewal Plan 12/21/2020 Urban Renewal Board 3 San Antonio’s Urban Renewal Agency “The Urban Renewal Agency for the City of San Antonio, referred to as San Antonio Development Agency (SADA), was established by voter referendum in 1957. Since inception, SADA has been involved in 24 urban renewal plans and projects throughout the City. In 2010, SADA was rebranded as Office of Urban Redevelopment San Antonio (OUR SA) to give itself new and fresh name recognition.” For more information visit: https://www.sanantonio.gov/NHSD/Divisions/OurSA 12/21/2020 Urban Renewal Board 4 Austin Revitalization Authority “ARA’s vision is to maintain our commitment to and support of underserved communities which creates neighborhoods that are more attractive with vibrant business corridors and distinct cultural assets.” Source: Austin Revitalization Authority 12/21/2020 Urban Renewal Board 5 URP Working Draft The working draft of the Urban Renewal Plan includes the addition of a vision statement which currently reads: Achieve a sustainable resident-informed revitalization that respects the history and diversity of the East 11th and 12th Street corridors. Other iterations of the draft vision statement discussed since December 2019 are: • Create a vibrant, diverse, and sustainable revitalization of the East …
Versión en español a continuación. South Central Waterfront Board Meeting December 21, 2020 South Central Waterfront Advisory Board to be held December 21, 2020 with Social Distancing Modifications Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers must register in advance (Sunday, December 20th by noon). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the December 21, 2020 South Central Waterfront Advisory Board Meeting, members of the public must: •Call or email the board liaison Jodi Lane at (512)-974-1408 or Jodi.lane@austintexas.gov no later than noon, December 20, 2020. The following information is required: speaker name, item number(s) they wish to speak on, whether they are for/against/neutral, email address and telephone number (must be the same number that will be used to call into the meeting). •Once a request to speak has been made to the board liaison, the information to call on the day of the scheduled meeting will be provided either by email or phone call. •Speakers must call in at least 15 minutes prior to meeting start time in order to speak, late callers will not be accepted and will not be able to speak. •Speakers will be placed in a queue until their time to speak. •Handouts or other information may be emailed to Jodi.lane@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 the meeting is broadcast live, it may be viewed here: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Reunión del South Central Waterfront Board Meeting FECHA de la reunion December 21, 2020 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 (December 20, 2020 antes del mediodía). Todos los comentarios públicos se producirán al comienzo de la reunión. Para hablar de forma remota en la reunión, los miembros del público deben: • Llame o envíe un correo electrónico al enlace de la junta en (512)-974-1408 or Jodi.lane@austintexas.gov a más tardar al mediodía (el día antes de la reunión). Se requiere la siguiente información: nombre del orador, número (s) de artículo sobre el que desean hablar, si están a favor / en contra / neutral, dirección de correo electrónico (opcional) y un número de teléfono (debe ser el número que se utilizará para …
SOUTH CENTRAL WATERFRONT ADVISORY BOARD DRAFT MINUTES FOR OCTOBER 19TH, 2020 AT 3PM The South Central Waterfront Advisory Board convened in a Regular Meeting on October 19, 2020 via Videoconferencing. Chair Samuel Franco called the meeting to order at 3:10 p.m. Board Members in attendance: Ex Officios: Chair Samuel Franco (Design Commission) Vice Chair Lynn Kurth (Mayor & District 9 Appointee) Greg Anderson (Planning Commission) Linda Guerrero (Environmental Commission) Francoise Luca (Parks & Recreation Board) Karen Paup (Affordable Housing Rep) Wendy Price Todd (S. River City NA) Alfred Godfrey (Trail Foundation) 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES AND ACTION Molly Alexander (DAA) Sam Tedford (NHCD) Nazlie Saeedi (ATD) Marek Izydorczyk (ORES) Rolando Fernandez (FSD) City of Austin Planning & Zoning Staff: Alan Holt, Executive Liaison Sravya Garladenne, Staff Liaison Jodi Lane, Staff Liaison a. Board Member Linda Guerrero made a motion, seconded by Board Member Wendy Price Todd, to approve the draft August 19, 2020 SCWAB meeting minutes. Board Member Wendy Price Todd suggested a friendly amendment to add the address of the property for sale in the South Central Waterfront district. The motion to approve (at the end of the meeting) passed with 7 yes and 2 absent (includes early departee Linda Guerrero and absentee Jeff Seiden) votes. 2. ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION a. SCWAB Letter re: Austin Economic Development Corporation (AEDC) – Chair Samuel Franco gave a brief background on the letter and reported on his meeting with ACM Rodney Gonzalez and EDD Director Veronica Briseno regarding the future of the SCWAB in the proposed AEDC. The Board discussed this and decided to wait to send the letter until the final AEDC proposal is released. 3. ITEMS FOR PRESENTATION AND DISCUSSION a. Housing and Planning Department (HPD) – HPD Director, Rosie Truelove gave a presentation on the organizational structure of the new Housing and Planning Department and along with ACM Rodney Gonzales led a discussion on the merger of the two City departments and the continued role of the SCW team at the new department. b. SCW Financial Analysis - Executive Liaison and SCW Project Manager, Alan Holt gave a presentation on the SCW Financial Analysis completed with consultant support from The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair access. If requiring Sign Language …
SOUTH CENTRAL WATERFRONT ADVISORY BOARD Current Board Member Terms & Reappointment Status - December 21, 2020 Board Member Term Serving Term Start Term End Appointing Board/ Commission Board/Commission Wendy Price Todd Alfred Godfrey Samuel Franco Francoise Luca Lynn Kurth Greg Anderson Jeff Seiden Linda H Guerrero Karen Paup 2nd 2nd 2nd 1st 1st 1st 1st 2nd 1st April 6, 2017 April 6, 2017 April 6, 2017 August 9, 2018 June 19, 2019 August 8, 2019 March 12, 2020 April 13, 2017 August 8, 2019 February 28, 2021 February 28, 2021 February 28, 2021 February 28, 2021 February 28, 2021 June 30, 2021 February 28, 2022 February 28, 2023 February 28, 2023 South River City NA The Trail Foundation Design Commission Parks and Recreation Board Mayor and District 9 Councilmember Tovo Planning Commission Bouldin Creek NA Environmental Commission Community Development Commission Other Term End N/A N/A N/A ? ? February 28, 2021
SOUTH CENTRAL WATERFRONT ADVISORY BOARD 2021 MEETING SCHEDULE The regular meeting of the SCWAB will take place on the third Monday of the month @ 6:00 PM, except when in conflict with a City holiday. January Tuesday, January 19, 2021 Location TBD February Tuesday, February 16, 2021 Location TBD Location TBD Location TBD Location TBD Location TBD Location TBD Location TBD Location TBD Location TBD Location TBD Location TBD March March 15, 2021 April May June July April 19, 2021 May 17, 2021 June 21, 2021 July 19, 2021 August August 16, 2021 September September 20, 2021 October October 18, 2021 November November 15, 2021 December December 20, 2021 The 2021 meeting schedule was approved (7 yes and 2 absent votes) by members present at the October 19, 2020 meeting. The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair access. If requiring Sign Language Interpreters or alternative formats, please give notice at least 2 days before the meeting date. For information, please contact Sravya Garladenne in the Planning and Zoning Department at sravya.garladenne@austintexas.gov or (512) 974-3362. TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711.
SOUTH CENTRAL WATERFRONT Austin Economic Development Corporation DECEMBER 21, 2020 SCWAB Update - AEDC | 1 Update: Austin Economic Development Corporation § City Council approved the creation of the AEDC in Resolution No. 20201001-055 § AEDC Major Projects § South Central Waterfront § Cultural Trust § Huston-Tillotson Master Planning Support § International Investment Fund § Ongoing City-Wide Projects § Support on P3 negotiations § Public Pipeline Coordination § Other Projects as directed by Council SCWAB Update - AEDC | 2 Public Real Estate Developer § Why? A public developer can… § Move at the pace of the market § Speed approvals, but with the direct oversight of the City § Reduce the burdens of government with new funding sources § Own and operate real estate to generate cash § Accept charitable donations § Accept investment dollars § Blend the best of public and private deal-making § Generate more money for COA from under-performing real estate SCWAB Update - AEDC | 3 South Central Waterfront Purpose: Manage P3 Negotiations, Regulating Plan and TIF/TIRZ Multiple South Central Waterfront plans have called for the creation of a dedicated local government corporation to manage the implementation of the plan and serve as a steward for the project over the next 20 years – we propose that is Austin Economic Development Corporation. SCWAB Update - AEDC | 4 AEDC Organizational Chart Three Year Stabilized View City of Austin Board of Directors President & CEO Admin Chief Financial Officer General Counsel Chief Operating Officer Chief of Staff (GovCo & PR) IIF Manager Budget Analyst Chief Transactions Officer (CXO) Asset Management Planner SCWAB Update - AEDC | 5 AEDC – COA Master Contract AEDC will propose an annual contract, becoming a public developer on behalf of COA § Real Estate Projects (Three Types) § Lease Administration: AEDC will manage properties on behalf of the City. The City will retain title. AEDC will be paid out of proceeds from the property and will follow all City rules for procurement and disposition. The City retains title. § Transaction Support: AEDC will perform a transaction (lease, sale, purchase) on direction from the City. AEDC will follow all City procurement and disposition requirements, as applicable. AEDC must comply with all Texas law and will obtain appropriate licenses and certifications including a Broker’s license. AEDC will never have any property interest. Payments to AEDC will be made from the transaction. § Public …
Special Called Design Commission December 21, 2020 Design Commission to be held December 21, 2020 with Social Distancing Modifications Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers must register in advance (December 20th by Noon). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the Design Commission Meeting, members of the public must: • Call or email the board liaison at (512) 974-1243 and aaron.jenkins@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 aaron.jenkins@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 Design Commission FECHA de la reunion (December 21,2020) 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 (December 20th antes del mediodía). Todos los comentarios públicos se producirán al comienzo de la reunión. Para hablar de forma remota en la reunión, los residentes deben • Llame o envíe un correo electrónico al enlace de (512) 974-1243 and aaron.jenkins@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 / neutrales, y un número de teléfono o dirección de correo electrónico. junta en la • • Una vez que se haya llamado o enviado por correo electrónico una solicitud para hablar al enlace de la junta, los residentes recibirán un correo electrónico o …
DESIGN COMMISSION MONDAY, November 23, 2020 5:30 PM Via Video conferencing Meeting Minutes Call to order by: Chair D. Carroll at 5:36 p.m. Member List David Carroll – Chair (District 1) Martha Gonzalez – (District 2) Samuel Franco (District 3) Josue Meiners (District 4) X X X Melissa Hanao-Robledo – Vice-Chair (District 5) X Evan Taniguchi (Mayor) X X X Beau Frail (District 6) Jessica Rollason (District 7) Aan Coleman (District 8) Bart Whatley (District 9) Ben Luckens (District 10) CITY OF AUSTIN HOUSING AND PLANNING STAFF “X” Denote Commission Members who were in attendance X Jorge E. Rousselin, Executive Liaison X Aaron D. Jenkins, Staff Liaison X Art Zamorano, Staff Liaison CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL 1. NEW BUSINESS (Discussion and Possible Action): a. Discussion and possible action to evaluate and make recommendations regarding whether The East Tower, addressed at 84 N Interstate 35 Highway, complies with the Urban Design Guidelines, for the City of Austin. Leah Bojo Drenner Group; Jim Stephenson STG Design; Chris McCray McCray & Co.; Jacob Walker Studio DWG. • Leah Bojo of the Drenner Group along with Jim Stephenson STG Design, and Jacob Walker Studio DWG, presented and answered questions from Commissioners • A motion was made by Commissioner A. Coleman that the project substantially complies with the Urban Design Guidelines and seconded by Commissioner J. Meiners. • Commissioner B. Luckens left the meeting at 6:29 pm. • The motion was approved on a vote [6,0,0]. Page 1 of 3 b. Discussion and possible action on the River Street Residences project, addressed at 61-69 Rainey Street and 60 East Ave, seeking support for the project’s proposal to vacate the alley way. (SP-2019- 0465C). Amanda Swor Drenner Group; Jim Schissler Civilitude; Stephany Roy City of Austin. • Amanda Swor with Drenner Group presented seeking support for the project’s proposal to vacate the alley way. • Commissioner B. Luckens returned to meeting at 6:47 pm. • Commissioner J. Meiners made a motion to support the vacation of the alley. Commissioner A. Coleman seconded. • The motion failed [3, 4] • Commissioner J. Meiners made a motion to not support the vacation of the alley. Commissioner E. Taniguchi seconded. • The motion passed [4, 2, 1] • Jorge E. Rousselin, Executive Liaison, stated that the minutes will reflect that due to the Commission unable to have a quorum vote, both motions fail and would move forward …
90.92 Rainey Street Design Commission December 21, 2020 1 Aerial – Site Vicinity 2 Current Use Container Bar: 90 Rainey Street Bungalow Bar: 92 Rainey Street 3 4 Property Facts Address: 90-92 Rainey Street Lot Size: 0.3675 acres / 16,000 square feet Entitled FAR: 8:1* Proposed FAR: 32:1 Entitled Height: unlimited Proposed Height: 602 feet / 51 floors *8:1 FAR achievable with compliance with Waterfront Overlay Rainey Street subdistrict affordable housing provision requirements. 5 Project Facts 511,492 total square feet Residential: 426,908 SF / 446 units Pedestrian-Oriented Uses: 11,994 SF 267 parking spaces 6 Gatekeeper Requirements 1. 2-Star Green Builder → 3-Star AEGB rating proposed 2. Great Streets Compliance 3. Substantial Compliance with Downtown Design Guidelines 7 Community Benefits 1. On-site Affordable Housing: a. 4,649.45 square feet (Rainey District Requirement) 4,649.45 square feet (Total) 2. Fee-In-Lieu a. $400,000.00 (8:1 to 15:1 FAR) b. $1,357,460.00 (15:1 to 32:1 FAR) $1,757,460.00 fee-in-lieu (Total) 3. 3-Star AEGB Benefit a. Grants 32,000 SF bonus area 8 Community Benefits 1. On-site Affordable Housing: a. 4,649.45 square feet (Rainey District Requirement) b. 9,358.55 square feet (Additional On-Site Provision) 14,008 square feet (Total) 2. Fee-In-Lieu a. $400,000.00 (8:1 to 15:1 FAR) b. $889,532.50 (15:1 to 32:1 FAR) $1,289,532.50 fee-in-lieu (Total) 3. 3-Star AEGB Benefit a. Grants 32,000 SF bonus area 9 10 Project Facts 582,513 total square feet Residential: 225,507 SF / 198 units Hotel: 349,236 SF / 424 keys Bar / Restaurant / Amenities: 5,825 SF 140 below grade parking spaces 11 Project Facts 582,513 total square feet Residential: 225,507 SF / 198 units Hotel: 349,236 SF / 424 keys Bar / Restaurant / Amenities: 5,825 SF Y E L L A 140 below grade parking spaces DAVIS STREET T E E R T S Y E N A R I 12 Project Facts 582,513 total square feet Y E L L A Residential: 225,507 SF / 198 units Hotel: 349,236 SF / 424 keys Bar / Restaurant / Amenities: 5,825 SF T E E R T S Y E N A R I 140 below grade parking spaces DAVIS STREET 13 Project Facts 582,513 total square feet Residential: 225,507 SF / 198 units Hotel: 349,236 SF / 424 keys Bar / Restaurant / Amenities: 5,825 SF 140 below grade parking spaces 14 Project Facts 582,513 total square feet Residential: 225,507 SF / 198 units Hotel: 349,236 SF / 424 keys Bar / Restaurant / Amenities: …
90 Rainey – Downtown Austin Design Guidelines Density Bonus Application Area-Wide Guidelines Urban Design Guideline Achieved? AW.1 Create dense development YES Applicant's Comments lounge space, which This project will deliver a 506,942 square foot residential and hotel tower in Downtown Austin with a proposed FAR of 31.7:1. The development will contain 420,823 square feet of net rentable residential space, equaling 446 dwelling units, and 11,994 square feet of cocktail includes the incorporation of the existing Container Bar and Bungalow into the project. No streets will be permanently closed with this project; however, development will be designed such that the project will not have an impact if the City elects to turn Rainey Street into a festival street. This project is located at the center of the Rainey neighborhood and will not have an impact on neighborhood edges. Public art will be incorporated into the building. Owner will work with local artists to incorporate an art piece into the project. The project is not located in a Capitol View Corridor and has been designed as a point tower to minimize impacts. This project is not designed to replicate any historical styles. The project is situated to respect the historic nature of the Rainey District by uniquely incorporating the existing Bungalow Bar and Container Bar businesses into the project. All mechanical equipment on the rooftop will be screened and incorporated into the project. Additionally, two amenity levels at the 12th and 32nd floors will incorporate outdoor space made visually interesting with green native plantings. This will not be a themed development. Both cocktail lounges located on the Property today, Container Bar and Bungalow, will be incorporated into the project, however both will be entirely new construction. AW.2 Create mixed-use development YES AW.3 Limit development which closes Downtown streets YES AW.4 Buffer neighborhood edges YES AW.5 Incorporate civic art in both public and private development YES AW.6 AW.7 Protect important public views Avoid historical misinterpretations YES YES AW.8 Respect adjacent historic buildings Acknowledge that rooftops are seen from other buildings and the street Avoid the development of theme environments AW.9 AW.10 YES YES YES AW.11 Recycle existing building stock NO 90 Rainey – Downtown Austin Design Guidelines Density Bonus Application Public Streetscape Guidelines Urban Design Guideline Achieved? Protect the pedestrian where the building meets the street PS.1 YES PS.2 Minimize curb cuts Create a potential for two-way streets PS.3 YES YES PS.4 Reinforce …
MEMORANDUM Date: To: From: Subject: Meeting Date: Applicant: Architect: November 24, 2020 City of Austin Design Commission Planning & Urban Design Working Group Downtown Density Bonus Program review of 90 Rainey Street project for substantial compliance with the Urban Design Guidelines. November 19, 2020; 12:00 pm, Virtual Meeting via Microsoft Teams Amanda Swor – Drenner Group Nelsen Partners The project is located at the corner of Rainey and Davis Streets. Existing zoning for the property is CBD. It lies within the boundary of the Rainey Street Subdistrict of the Waterfront Overlay and the Rainey Street District of the Downtown Austin Plan. The lot area is 0.3674 acres (16,004 SF) and the total proposed project area is 506,942 square feet. The proposed FAR for this project is 31.7:1, this is more than the base 8:1 FAR allowed and more than the maximum 15:1 FAR administratively allowed so City Council must approve FAR increase. The proposed building height is 602 feet with 51 floors. This proposed project is Residential Use with 446 units. The breakdown of area is Residential: 494,948 SF and Bar/Lounge: 11,994 SF. Per the Density Bonus Program ordinance, the applicant is required, at a minimum, to meet the three gatekeeper requirements: 1. Substantially comply with the City’s Urban Design Guidelines 2. Provide streetscape improvements that meet the Great Streets Program Standards. 3. Commit to a minimum of 2-Star rating under Austin Energy’s Green Building Program. WORKING GROUP COMMENTS REGARDING COMPLIANCE WITH THE URBAN DESIGN GUIDELINES AREA WIDE GUIDELINES 1. Create dense development- Proposing over 1,200 units per acre density. Height is also taller than most building in this area. Project complies with this section. 2. Create mixed-use development- The project has residential and bar use at street level. This project complies with this section. 3. Limit development which closes downtown streets- This project is not proposing to permanently close any streets. Project complies with this section. 4. Buffer neighborhood edges- 5. Project is not on a neighborhood edge. Section not applicable to this project. Incorporate civic art in both public and private development- Project is proposing wall mural along Davis Street. Project complies with this section. 6. Protect important public views- Project is not within the Capitol View Corridor and does not encroach ROW. This project complies with this section. 7. Avoid historical misrepresentations- Project design is a modern style. Project complies. 1/4 8. Respect adjacent historic buildings- Project …
City of Austin - Design Commission Project Review Application The Design Commission provides advisory recommendations to the City Council to assist in developing public policy and to promote excellence in the design and development of the urban environment. The Design Commission reviews three types of projects: 1. City projects (see page ii for process) The Commission reviews all municipal buildings and associated site plans to ensure they demonstrate compliance with city design and sustainability standards (Council Resolution No. 20071129-046), including those seeking Subchapter E Design Standards Alternative Equivalent Compliance (AEC) (Council Resolution No. 20100923-086). 2. Destiny Bonus projects (see page iv for process) The Commission reviews density bonus projects for substantial compliance with the Urban Design Guidelines for Austin in accordance with the Gatekeeper requirements of LDC 25-2-586 for the Downtown Density Bonus Program. 3. Advisory Recommendations for Private projects (see page ii for process) The Commission will consider Project Review Applications from private projects during its regularly scheduled monthly public meetings and may issue an advisory recommendation in the form of a Project Review Letter to the Applicant. This Project Review Application must be submitted before your project can be presented to the Design Commission for their review. Design Commission requests project be presented in their Conceptual/Schematic Design phase. This application primarily addresses inhabited buildings and structures and their effect on the public realm; please refer to Appendix A for infrastructure type projects. The Commission's review of projects is based on the planning/design principles in the Urban Design Guidelines for Austin. Ensure that all applicable principles are addressed in the application questions and in your presentation. https://www.austintexas.gov/sites/default/files/files/Boards_and_Commissions/ Design_Commission_urban_design_guidelin es_for_austin.pdf The Design Commission supports the vision and principles of Imagine Austin Comprehensive Plan, especially those that affect the urban environment and fabric. All projects should consider this vision and principles, many of which are similar to the Urban Design Guidelines. Refer to Appendix C for the most pertinent sections of Imagine Austin. The Design Commission expects the applicant’s design team to present their project with those most knowledgeable and encourages the inclusion of sub-consultants at the presentation, when deemed necessary. EXHIBITS TO PRESENT 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) 8) 9) Completed Project Review Application (p.1-6) Existing zoning classification, adjacent zoning & uses, future land use map classification, topography Vicinity plan, including public transportation and connectivity on-site and within quarter mile Site plan and landscape plan Ground level, basement …
City of Austin - Design Commission Project Review Application The Design Commission provides advisory recommendations to the City Council to assist in developing public policy and to promote excellence in the design and development of the urban environment. The Design Commission reviews three types of projects: 1. City projects (see page ii for process) The Commission reviews all municipal buildings and associated site plans to ensure they demonstrate compliance with city design and sustainability standards (Council Resolution No. 20071129-046), including those seeking Subchapter E Design Standards Alternative Equivalent Compliance (AEC) (Council Resolution No. 20100923-086). 2. Destiny Bonus projects (see page iv for process) The Commission reviews density bonus projects for substantial compliance with the Urban Design Guidelines for Austin in accordance with the Gatekeeper requirements of LDC 25-2-586 for the Downtown Density Bonus Program. 3. Advisory Recommendations for Private projects (see page ii for process) The Commission will consider Project Review Applications from private projects during its regularly scheduled monthly public meetings and may issue an advisory recommendation in the form of a Project Review Letter to the Applicant. This Project Review Application must be submitted before your project can be presented to the Design Commission for their review. Design Commission requests project be presented in their Conceptual/Schematic Design phase. This application primarily addresses inhabited buildings and structures and their effect on the public realm; please refer to Appendix A for infrastructure type projects. The Commission's review of projects is based on the planning/design principles in the Urban Design Guidelines for Austin. Ensure that all applicable principles are addressed in the application questions and in your presentation. https://www.austintexas.gov/sites/default/files/files/Boards_and_Commissions/ Design_Commission_urban_design_guidelin es_for_austin.pdf The Design Commission supports the vision and principles of Imagine Austin Comprehensive Plan, especially those that affect the urban environment and fabric. All projects should consider this vision and principles, many of which are similar to the Urban Design Guidelines. Refer to Appendix C for the most pertinent sections of Imagine Austin. The Design Commission expects the applicant’s design team to present their project with those most knowledgeable and encourages the inclusion of sub-consultants at the presentation, when deemed necessary. EXHIBITS TO PRESENT 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) 8) 9) Completed Project Review Application (p.1-6) Existing zoning classification, adjacent zoning & uses, future land use map classification, topography Vicinity plan, including public transportation and connectivity on-site and within quarter mile Site plan and landscape plan Ground level, basement …
1 DESIGN COMMISSION BRIEFING DECEMBER 21, 2020 Historic preservation is a tool to steward change. 2 Historic preservation is a tool to steward change. 3 Design standards provide a clear, objective way to evaluate proposed changes. 4 WHY HISTORIC DESIGN STANDARDS? 1. 2. Increase equity by reducing resources required for the historic district application. Increase predictability for property owners in potential districts. 3. Take a common-sense approach to design standards by recognizing underlying principles. 5 WHY HISTORIC DESIGN STANDARDS? 4. Provide clearer standards for historic landmark owners and National Register district property owners. 5. Provide an educational tool for all historic property owners. 6. Provide consistent standards for project review by commissioners and staff. 7. Follow good practices in preservation. 6 SECRETARY’S STANDARDS FOR REHABILITATION 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. A property will be used as it was historically or be given a new use that requires minimal change to its distinctive materials, features, spaces, and spatial relationships. The historic character of a property will be retained and preserved. The removal of distinctive materials or alteration of features, spaces, and spatial relationships that characterize a property will be avoided. Each property will be recognized as a physical record of its time, place, and use. Changes that create a false sense of historical development, such as adding conjectural features or elements from other historic properties, will not be undertaken. Changes to a property that have acquired historic significance in their own right will be retained and preserved. Distinctive materials, features, finishes, and construction techniques or examples of craftsmanship that characterize a property will be preserved. Deteriorated historic features will be repaired rather than replaced. Where the severity of deterioration requires replacement of a distinctive feature, the new feature will match the old in design, color, texture, and, where possible, materials. Replacement of missing features will be substantiated by documentary and physical evidence. Chemical or physical treatments, if appropriate, will be undertaken using the gentlest means possible. Treatments that cause damage to historic materials will not be used. Archeological resources will be protected and preserved in place. If such resources must be disturbed, mitigation measures will be undertaken. New additions, exterior alterations, or related new construction will not destroy historic materials, features, and spatial relationships that characterize the property. The new work will be differentiated from the old and will be compatible with the historic materials, features, …
