Codes and Ordinances Joint Committee - Dec. 15, 2021

Codes and Ordinances Joint Committee Regular Meeting of the Codes and Ordinances Joint Committee

Agenda original pdf

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Codes and Ordinances Joint Committee December 15, 2021 at 6:00 p.m. Street Jones Building – Room #400A 1000 E. 11th St, Austin, TX 78702 CURRENT COMMITTEE MEMBERS Claire Hempel (Vice-Chair) Joao Paulo Connolly Awais Azhar Todd Shaw Nadia Barrera-Ramirez (Chair) Ann Denkler Jolene Kiolbassa EXECUTIVE SESSION (No public discussion) The Codes and Ordinances Joint Committee will announce it will go into Executive Session, if necessary, pursuant to Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code, to receive advice from Legal Counsel on matters specifically listed on this agenda. The committee may not conduct a closed meeting without the approval of the city attorney. Private Consultation with Attorney – Section 551.071 CALL TO ORDER 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a. Approval of the November 17, 2021, meeting minutes. 2. NEW BUSINESS a. None. 3. POTENTIAL CODE AMENDMENTS: Proposed for Discussion and/or Initiation Facilitator: Chair Barrera-Ramirez City Attorney: None 1 Potential amendments to the code are offered for discussion and/or possible recommendation for initiation. If initiated, Staff will research the proposal and report back to the subcommittee. a. Meeting Location for Land Use Boards and Commissions. Discuss and consider initiation of amendment to Title 25 of the City Code related to the meeting location of land use boards and commissions. Sponsor: Commissioner Azhar; co-sponsor: Commissioner Hempel. 4. REGULAR AGENDA: Previously Initiated Previously initiated amendments to the code are offered for discussion and possible recommendation to the full Planning Commission. a. None. 5. OTHER BUSINESS a. Update on Potential Upcoming and Current Code Amendments – City Staff: Greg Dutton, Housing and Planning and Department, (512) 974-3509, Greg.Dutton@austintexas.gov; (Discussion and/or Possible Action). 6. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Future agenda items will NOT be discussed at the current meeting, but will be offered for initiation, discussion, and/or possible recommendation to the full Planning Commission at a FUTURE meeting. ADJOURNMENT 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. Please call Greg Dutton at Planning and Development Review Department, at (512) 974-3509, for additional information; the City receives and accepts Video Relay Service (VRS) calls from people who are Deaf or hard-of-hearing. For more information on the Codes and Ordinances Joint Committee, please contact Greg Dutton …

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Current Code Amendments In-Process original pdf

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• C20-2021-011 ADU • Expands • Development Services • Early-mid 2022 • C20-2021-007 North • Allows parkland In-Process Code Amendments 12/15/21 AMENDMENT 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. • • • • C20-2021-013 Floodplain Regulations – Commercial Redevelopment Exception • C20-2021-012 Residential in Commercial Initiated by Council on 12/9/21 Expansion Initiated by Council on 12/9/21 Burnet Gateway Parkland Dedication Initiated by Council 6/10/21 • C20-2021-006 Vertical Mixed Use Affordable Housing Initiated by PC on 7/27/21 Initiated by Council on 11/18/21 • • • C20-2021-008 Urban • Trails Initiated by Council on 7/29/21 • C20-2021-004 Great Streets Fee-In-Lieu Mechanism Initiated by Council 8/22/19 • • C20-2021-003 Downtown Density Bonus Updates Initiated by Council on 4/22/21 • • C20-2021-002 Affordability Unlocked Site Plan Changes Initiated by PC on 3/9/21 • NOTES • Creates floodplain commercial redevelopment exception • Allows residential uses on commercial properties currently without a residential entitlement opportunity to use ADUs dedication deferral for NBG properties that meet criteria • Changes the affordability requirements for properties using VMU • Allows additional height for VMU • Increases cut and fill allowances for public trails, and trail width • Creates a mechanism for fees to be paid in-lieu of constructing great streets • Update to DDBP fees; possible change to caps on floor area ratio and height • Changes to site plan process to expedite affordability unlocked projects LEAD DEPT • Watershed Protection EST. COUNCIL DATE • Early-mid 2022 • Development Services • Early-mid 2022 • Parks and Recreation • Adopted at Council 8/26/21 • Housing and Planning • Jan/Feb 2022 • Public Works • Adopted at Council 12/9/21 • Housing and Planning • 2022 • Housing and Planning • 2022 • Development Services • Late 2021/early 2022 In-Process Code Amendments 12/15/21 AMENDMENT • C20-2021-001 UNO Sign 10. • Correction Initiated by PC on 5/22/20 • C20-2018-004 Mirrored • Glass Initiated by PC on 12/11/18 11. NOTES • Correction to sign regulations for the University Neighborhood Overlay • Change to definition of mirrored glass LEAD DEPT • Housing and Planning EST. COUNCIL DATE • Late 2021/early 2022 • Housing and Planning • TBD

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