REGULAR MEETING CODES AND ORDINANCES JOINT COMMITTEE MINUTES Wednesday, March 16, 2022 The Codes and Ordinances Joint Committee convened in a regular meeting on Wednesday, March 16, at 1000 E. 11th St, Street Jones Building, Room 400A, Austin, TX 78702. Chair Barrera-Ramirez called the meeting to order at 6:20 pm. Subcommittee Members in Attendance: Awais Azhar Claire Hempel (Vice-Chair) Joao Paulo Connolly Nadia Barrera-Ramirez (Chair) City Staff in Attendance: Sam Tedford, Housing and Planning Department CALL TO ORDER 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a. Approval of the February 16, 2022, meeting minutes. A motion was made to approve the minutes by Commissioner Azhar, seconded by Commissioner Hempel. Vote: 4-0. (Commissioners Kiolbassa, Denkler, Shaw absent). 2. NEW BUSINESS a. Meeting Location, Time, and Format. Discuss and consider future COJC meeting location, time, and format; (Discussion and/or Possible Action). Commissioners discussed potential different meeting locations; staff suggested keeping the same meeting date and time at the Street Jones Building, as it would be more efficient for staff and no changes would be required. Commissioners agreed to maintain the current date, time, and location of the COJC, without objection. 3. POTENTIAL CODE AMENDMENTS: Proposed for Discussion and/or Initiation 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. Facilitator: Commissioner Barrera-Ramirez, Chair of COJC City Attorney: None 1 a. None. 4. REGULAR AGENDA: Previously Initiated Previously initiated amendments to the code are offered for discussion and possible recommendation to the full Planning Commission. a. Vertical Mixed Use. Consider an ordinance amending Title 25 of the City Code related to vertical mixed use (VMU) buildings. City Staff: Sam Tedford, Housing and Planning and Department, (512) 974-2613, sam.tedford@austintexas.gov; (Discussion and/or Possible Action). Commissioner Azhar gave an update of the VMU PC working group recommendations, and Sam Tedford from Housing and Planning answered questions about ongoing, in- process VMU amendments. A motion was made to forward the working group recommendations to the Planning Commission, with the additional recommendation that parking reductions up to 80% should be considered, by Commissioner Azhar, seconded by Commissioner Connolly. Vote: 4-0. (Commissioners Kiolbassa, Denkler, Shaw absent). 5. OTHER BUSINESS b. 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). The item was not discussed and no action was taken. …
SPECIAL CALLED MEETING CODES AND ORDINANCES JOINT COMMITTEE MINUTES Thursday, May 5, 2022 The Codes and Ordinances Joint Committee convened in a regular meeting on Thursday, May 5, at 1000 E. 11th St, Street Jones Building, Room 400A, Austin, TX 78702. Chair Barrera-Ramirez called the meeting to order at 6:10 pm. Subcommittee Members in Attendance: Ann Denkler Claire Hempel (Vice-Chair) Awais Azhar Todd Shaw Jolene Kiolbassa City Staff in Attendance: Susan Daniels, Corridor Program Office Donna Galati, Project Connect Office Liz Johnston, Watershed Protection Katie Coyne, Watershed Protection CALL TO ORDER 3. NEW BUSINESS a. None. 4. OLD BUSINESS 1. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: Speakers signed up prior to commencement of the meeting will be allowed to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. a. None. 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a. Approval of the March 16, 2022, meeting minutes. The item was postponed to a future agenda without objection. Facilitator: Commissioner Hempel, Vice Chair of COJC City Attorney: None 1 a. None. 5. POTENTIAL CODE AMENDMENTS: Proposed for Discussion and/or Initiation 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. South Central Waterfront Regulating Plan. Consider initiation of amendments to Title 25 of the City Code related to the South Central Waterfront planning area. City Staff: Greg Dutton, Housing and Planning and Department, (512) 974-3509, greg.dutton@austintexas.gov; (Discussion and/or Possible Action). Greg Dutton went over the need for an amendment to Title 25 to be initiated to implement the South Central Waterfront Regulating Plan, which is a bonus program that will be amended to the LDC, much the way the University Neighborhood Overlay works today. This item was combined with the briefing item on the same topic. A motion was made to recommend that the Planning Commission initiate the item, by Commissioner Azhar, seconded by Commissioner Shaw. Vote: 5-0. (Commissioner Barrera- Ramirez absent). An amendment to the motion was made by Commissioner Kiolbassa, seconded by Commissioner Denkler, vote 5-0 (Commissioner Barrera-Ramirez absent), to add the following items: - - A summary of differences in entitlements between baseline zoning and bonus entitlements - Exploration of possible funding to do outreach and community engagement Exploration of funding for an analysis of costs and benefits of the plan 6. REGULAR AGENDA: Previously Initiated Previously initiated amendments to the code are offered for discussion and …
Special Called Meeting of the Codes and Ordinances Joint Committee May 5, 2022 at 6:00 p.m. Street Jones Building – Room #400A 1000 E. 11th St, Austin, TX 78702 Some members of the Codes and Ordinances Joint Committee may be participating by video conference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live. Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely by telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once, either in-person or remotely, and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation. To register, call or email the board liaison at 512-974-3509 or greg.dutton@austintexas.gov CURRENT COMMITTEE MEMBERS Nadia Barrera-Ramirez (Chair) Claire Hempel (Vice-Chair) Awais Azhar Todd Shaw 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. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: Speakers signed up prior to commencement of the meeting will be allowed to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a. Approval of the March 16, 2022, meeting minutes. 3. NEW BUSINESS a. None. Facilitator: Chair Barrera-Ramirez City Attorney: None 1 4. OLD BUSINESS a. None. 5. POTENTIAL CODE AMENDMENTS: Potential amendments to the code; offered for discussion and/or possible recommendation for initiation. a. South Central Waterfront Regulating Plan. Consider initiation of amendments to Title 25 of the City Code related to the South Central Waterfront planning area. City Staff: Greg Dutton, Housing and Planning and Department, (512) 974-3509, greg.dutton@austintexas.gov; (Discussion and/or Possible Action). 6. REGULAR AGENDA: Previously initiated amendments to the code; offered for discussion and possible recommendation to the full Planning Commission. a. Public Mobility Projects in the Right-of-Way. Consider an ordinance amending Title 25 of the City Code to address design and construction of public mobility projects and associated utility projects in the City’s right-of-way. City Staff: Susan Daniels, Corridor Program Office, (512) 974- 7916, susan.daniels@austintexas.gov; (Discussion and/or Possible Action). 7. OTHER BUSINESS a. BRIEFING: South Central Waterfront Regulating Plan. Update on potential changes to Title 25 …
RESOLUTION NO. 20220303-028 WHEREAS, in August 2016, City Council approved Resolution No. 20160818-07 4 that expressed Council's intent to contract with voters for a Mobility Bond election in November 2016 and directed the City Managerto analyze existing capital project delivery systems and processes in order to recommend potential changes and resource requirements to complete the bond program within eight years from initiation; and WHEREAS, in March 2019, City Council approved Resolution No. 20190328-040 that affirmed the City of Austin's desire to construct as many miles of progressive multi-modal mobility infrastructure as quickly as it can to facilitate congestion relief, safety, and environmental stewardship, and encouraged the City Manager to form a steering committee of representatives from relevant departments to align resources, priorities, and policies that support an accelerated timetable for planned bicycle, scooter, transit, sidewalks, and tier one urban trail and, infrastructure projects; WHEREAS, in August 2019, City Council approved Resolution N o. 20190808-081 that directed the City Manager to analyze and report on options for the City to leverage resources to support the creation, operation, and maintenance of a high-capacity transit system; and, WHEREAS, in August 2020, City Council approved Resolution N o. 20200807-003 that expressed Council's intent to contract with the voters for a citywide rapid transit system (to be known as "Project Connect") that will include four MetroRapid lines to be constructed and operational within five years, and two light rail lines to be constructed within and operational ten years; and, Page 1 of 5 WHEREAS, in August 2020, City Council approved Resolution No. 20200812-011 that expressed Council's intent to contract with the voters fora Mobility Bond election in November 2020, and directed the City Manager to analyze existing capital project delivery systems and processes in order to recommend potential changes and resource requirements to accelerate project delivery and maximize the number ofprojects to be completed within six years; and, WHEREAS, in October 2021, City Council approved Resolution No. 20211029-003 that directed the City Manager to review City Code, including, but not limited to, the Land Development Code, Criteria Manuals, and permitting procedures to identify impediments to the design, construction, implementation, and operation of Project Connect, and to present any Code amendments necessary to City Council no later than April 2022; and, WHEREAS, public mobility projects in the right-of-way offer tremendous community benefits, including improved multimodal access and accessibility for individuals with disabilities, enhanced life safety, greater …
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 ORDINANCE LANGUAGE HAS NOT RECEIVED FINAL REVIEW BY LAW DEPT PART 1. City Code Section 25-1-112 (Fiscal Security) is amended to add a new Subsection (F) to read as follows: (F) A public project is not required to post fiscal security under this title. PART 2. Section 1.2.4. (Exemptions) of City Code Chapter 25-2, Subchapter E is amended to read as follows: 1.2.4. Exemptions. A. General Exemptions. Except as otherwise provided in this Subchapter, the following types of development are exempt from the requirements of this Subchapter: 1. Development that does not require a site plan under Chapter 25-5, except that Section 2.5 (Exterior Lighting) shall apply; 2. Development in the following zoning districts: Agricultural (AG) district; Aviation (AV) district; and a. b. c. Traditional neighborhood (TN) district; 3. Development built pursuant to the overlay district provisions of the University Neighborhood Overlay (UNO) district; 4. Development of a public primary or secondary educational facility; 5. Development built pursuant to the Robert Mueller Municipal Airport Redevelopment Plan; 6. Development of an industrial use or unmanned communication services, construction sales and service, drop-off recycling collection facility, equipment repair or scrap and salvage services use that is not located on a Core Transit Corridor; 7. Interior remodeling of a building. 8. Development for which public access is prohibited due to health, safety and welfare reasons; pg. 1 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 ORDINANCE LANGUAGE HAS NOT RECEIVED FINAL REVIEW BY LAW DEPT 9. Development of a warehouse if less than 25% of the gross floor area is used for a non-industrial use; 10. Sidewalk, shared use and urban trail projects managed by the City of Austin and processed under the City's General Permit program which are undertaken for the purpose of bringing existing facilities into compliance with the Americans With Disabilities Act; 11. A public mobility project in the right-of-way; and 12.[11.] Development built pursuant to any of the following adopted regulating plans: a. Transit-Oriented District Station Area Plan; b. North Burnet/Gateway (NBG) District; c. East Riverside Corridor; d. Waller Creek District; e. Downtown Austin Plan; or f. Airport Boulevard Corridor Plan. PART 3. City …
Summary of Proposed Changes Type of Change Clarify (Exemptions) of City Code Chapter 25-2, amend Subchapter E 3 25-8-211 (Water Quality Control Requirement) 4 25-8-214 (Optional Payment Instead of Structural Controls in Urban Watersheds) Description Current Status/Concern Proposed Improvement Advantage 1 25-1-112 Fiscal Security, add a new Subsection (F) Fiscal security is primarily intented for private development. The City has other existing mechanisms in place to accomplish the intent of this section for public projects. Clarify that a public project is not required to post fiscal security under this title. Provides clarity for project sponsors, design teams, and Code reviewers. 2 Section 1.2.4. Clarify Public right-of-way is not zoned land. Provides clarity for project sponsors, design teams, and Code reviewers. Clarify that roadway rights-of-way are not subject to zoning and land use rules. Policy Current requirements for calculating impervious cover do not allow a credit for removal of existing impervious. Calculations are done on a "site" basis, translation of site to linear projects in the right-of-way needed. A single mobility project may cross multiple watersheds. Policy Roadway projects have limited land area available to provide space for water quality controls within the right-of-way and vacant land is not always available for purchase. Revise procedure for water quality calculations to be determined on a watershed basis rather than for the total mobility project area and to allow for a credit for the removal of existing impervious cover. Removes barriers to the delivery of critical safety and mobility improvements. Reduces reliance on waivers and variances. Translates code written for commercial development to mobility projects in the right-of-way. 5 25-8-262 (Critical Water Quality Zone Street Crossings) Clarify Current requirements are not clear that rail lines, like roadways, are able to cross critical water quality zones. Creates a Public Mobility Projects Structural Control Fund for payment-in-lieu of built improvements in all watersheds of the City except the Barton Springs Zone. The payment shall be based on a formula established by the Council. As funds accumulate, they City can best direct the use of funds for the design and construction of water quality control facilities. Clarify definitions of types of roadways and that railways have the same ability to cross critical water quality zones as roadways. 6 25-8-341 (Cut Requirements) Clarify Current requirements are not clear that rail lines, like roadways, are able to cross critical water quality zones. Clarify that railways have the …
South Central Waterfront Regulating Plan Codes and Ordinances Joint Committee May 5, 2022 Greg Dutton – Housing and Planning Content Regulating Plan How will it work? What will it do? What will it not do? Gives and gets Other Considerations Next Steps 3 4 Framework Plan (2016) 5 Overall Process Regulating Plan Creation Incorporation into LDC (Adoption) 6 Regulating Plan: how will it work? Developer Provides: • On-site affordable housing • Fee-in-lieu affordable housing • Other public realm benefits Developer Gets: • Increased entitlements 7 Regulating Plan: how will it work? Opt-in, voluntary Works in conjunction with existing WFO (does not replace it) Mechanically similar to University Neighborhood Overlay (UNO) Amendment to the land development code 8 Regulating Plan: what will it do? Control physical buildout Lay out public benefits and developer incentives Include requirements for Affordable Housing provided by private developments that utilize bonus entitlements Open space, streetscape, frontage, building height, land uses, parking 9 Regulating Plan: what will it not do? Does not mandate participation Does not speak to financing, funding sources, or public-private Does not allow wiggle room or negotiating Part of a larger toolbox - will not achieve the framework vision by partnerships itself 1 0 Regulating Plan: gives and gets* Public goods: Additional entitlements: Affordable housing Height subdistricts up to On and off-site, 10%+ 400’ set aside Improved streetscape Enhanced open space Improved pedestrian experience *All properties in the district eligible to participate CBD land uses Additional floor area (FAR) No site area requirements No minimum parking required 1 1 Next Steps Regulating plan: Summary of plan: SCWAB 5/16/22 Regulating plan draft: SCWAB 6/20/22 SCWAB working groups? SCWAB recommendation 7/18/22 COJC recommendation 8/17/22 PC recommendation 8/23/22 Council adoption: 9/1/22 20% Affordable Housing Gap Finance 1 2 Other Considerations TIRZ in process Project Connect: Blue Line stop (above ground) + bridge Orange Line stop (underground) Acuña ruling 1 3
PROPOSED CODE AMENDMENTS FOR MOBILITY PROJECTS IN THE ROW Boards & Commissions Presenter: Susan Daniels May 2022 HISTORIC INVESTMENT IN MOBILITY INFRASTRUCTURE 3 connectivity improved level-of- service for all modes reduction in congestion MOBILITY PRIORITIES COMMUNITY CONSIDERATIONS improved effectiveness of transit operations preservation of existing affordable housing preservation of existing local businesses promotes healthy, equitable and complete communities opportunities for development of new affordable housing opportunities to facilitate mixed- income housing emphasizes livable, walkable, safe and transit- supportive corridors MOBILITY BONDS • • 2016 Bond • 2018 Bond Contract With Voters: Analyze capital project delivery 2020 Bond systems to recommend potential changes to accelerate bond program completion. PROJECT CONNECT 4 CORRIDOR PROGRAM SCALE Corridor Program alone is implementing 50 miles of critical safety and mobility improvements 5 CORRIDOR PROGRAM – FOCUSED ON OUTCOMES Corridor Construction Program Map • 10-15% Mode Shift • Average 25% Reduction in Vehicular Delay • 15%+ Reduction in Crashes • Complete Streets/ Complete Communities • 100 bike route connections • 75 miles of sidewalks or shared-use paths • 120 signal improvements • 13 of Austin’s Top Crash Intersections improved 6 CORRIDOR PROGRAM - MODE SHIFT The Austin Strategic Mobility Plan’s goal for managing traffic congestion is a 50/50 mode share. This means that we could maintain approximately the same number of cars as we have on the road today, while almost doubling in population by 2039. The Corridor Construction Program will achieve an estimated 10-15% mode shift with a reduction of 4.36 million vehicular trips annually. 7 CORRIDOR PROGRAM – CRASH REDUCTION Corridor Construction Program infrastructure is improving safety by an estimated reduction of 200 crashes annually. The Corridor Construction Program is improving 13 of Austin’s Top Crash Intersections across six Council Districts. 8 Austin’s average summer temperatures are expected to increase by at least two degrees by 2040. COMPLETE COMMUNITIES INFRASTRUCTURE Corridor Program improvements include rain gardens, landscape buffers, grass, and trees which all help to improve Austin’s quality of life by lessening exposure to heat. • Installing 2000 trees across multiple roadways • Constructing 22+ rain gardens 9 CORRIDOR PROGRAM – REDUCED EMISSIONS Transportation produces about 36% of all greenhouse gas emissions in the Austin metro area, with a 178% increase since 1990. “Every transportation decision is a climate decision.” – US Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg, SXSW 2022 The Corridor Construction Program is reducing emissions annually along 9 corridors by an estimated 20% or …
SPECIAL CALLED MEETING CODES AND ORDINANCES JOINT COMMITTEE MINUTES Thursday, May 5, 2022 The Codes and Ordinances Joint Committee convened in a regular meeting on Thursday, May 5, at 1000 E. 11th St, Street Jones Building, Room 400A, Austin, TX 78702. Vice Chair Hempel called the meeting to order at 6:10 pm. Subcommittee Members in Attendance: Ann Denkler Claire Hempel (Vice Chair) Awais Azhar Todd Shaw Jolene Kiolbassa City Staff in Attendance: Susan Daniels, Corridor Program Office Donna Galati, Project Connect Office Liz Johnston, Watershed Protection Katie Coyne, Watershed Protection CALL TO ORDER 3. NEW BUSINESS a. None. 4. OLD BUSINESS 1. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: Speakers signed up prior to commencement of the meeting will be allowed to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. a. None. 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a. Approval of the March 16, 2022, meeting minutes. The item was postponed to a future agenda without objection. Facilitator: Commissioner Hempel, Vice Chair of COJC City Attorney: None 1 a. None. 5. POTENTIAL CODE AMENDMENTS: Proposed for Discussion and/or Initiation 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. South Central Waterfront Regulating Plan. Consider initiation of amendments to Title 25 of the City Code related to the South Central Waterfront planning area. City Staff: Greg Dutton, Housing and Planning and Department, (512) 974-3509, greg.dutton@austintexas.gov; (Discussion and/or Possible Action). Greg Dutton went over the need for an amendment to Title 25 to be initiated to implement the South Central Waterfront Regulating Plan, which is a bonus program that will be amended to the LDC, much the way the University Neighborhood Overlay works today. This item was combined with the briefing item on the same topic. A motion was made to recommend that the Planning Commission initiate the item, by Commissioner Azhar, seconded by Commissioner Shaw. Vote: 5-0. (Commissioner Barrera- Ramirez absent). An amendment to the motion was made by Commissioner Kiolbassa, seconded by Commissioner Denkler, vote 5-0 (Commissioner Barrera-Ramirez absent), to add the following items: - - A summary of differences in entitlements between baseline zoning and bonus entitlements - Exploration of possible funding to do outreach and community engagement Exploration of funding for an analysis of costs and benefits of the plan 6. REGULAR AGENDA: Previously Initiated Previously initiated amendments to the code are offered for …
Codes and Ordinances Joint Committee April 20, 2022 at 6:00 p.m. Street Jones Building – Room #400A 1000 E. 11th St, Austin, TX 78702 Some members of the Codes and Ordinances Joint Committee may be participating by video conference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live. Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely by telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once, either in-person or remotely, and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation. To register, call or email the board liaison at 512-974-3509 or greg.dutton@austintexas.gov CURRENT COMMITTEE MEMBERS Nadia Barrera-Ramirez (Chair) Claire Hempel (Vice-Chair) Joao Paulo Connolly Awais Azhar Todd Shaw 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. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: Speakers signed up prior to commencement of the meeting will be allowed to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a. Approval of the March 16, 2022, meeting minutes. 3. NEW BUSINESS a. None. Facilitator: Chair Barrera-Ramirez City Attorney: None 1 4. OLD BUSINESS a. None. 5. POTENTIAL CODE AMENDMENTS: Potential amendments to the code; offered for discussion and/or possible recommendation for initiation. a. South Central Waterfront Regulating Plan. Consider initiation of amendments to Title 25 of the City Code related to the South Central Waterfront planning area. City Staff: Greg Dutton, Housing and Planning and Department, (512) 974-3509, greg.dutton@austintexas.gov; (Discussion and/or Possible Action). 6. REGULAR AGENDA: Previously initiated amendments to the code; offered for discussion and possible recommendation to the full Planning Commission. a. None. 7. OTHER BUSINESS a. BRIEFING: South Central Waterfront Regulating Plan. Update on potential changes to Title 25 of the City Code related to the South Central Waterfront planning area. City Staff: Greg Dutton, Housing and Planning and Department, (512) 974-3509, greg.dutton@austintexas.gov; (Discussion). b. 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 …
Codes and Ordinances Joint Committee March 16, 2022 at 6:00 p.m. Street Jones Building – Room #400A 1000 E. 11th St, Austin, TX 78702 Some members of the Codes and Ordinances Joint Committee may be participating by video conference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live. Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely by telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once, either in-person or remotely, and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation. To register, call or email the board liaison at 512-974-3509 or greg.dutton@austintexas.gov CURRENT COMMITTEE MEMBERS Nadia Barrera-Ramirez (Chair) Claire Hempel (Vice-Chair) Joao Paulo Connolly Awais Azhar Todd Shaw 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. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: Speakers signed up prior to commencement of the meeting will be allowed to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a. Approval of the February 16, 2022, meeting minutes. 3. NEW BUSINESS a. None Facilitator: Chair Barrera-Ramirez City Attorney: None 1 4. OLD BUSINESS a. Meeting Location, Time, and Format. Discuss and consider future COJC meeting location, time, and format; (Discussion and/or Possible Action). 5. POTENTIAL CODE AMENDMENTS: Potential amendments to the code; offered for discussion and/or possible recommendation for initiation. a. None. 6. REGULAR AGENDA: Previously initiated amendments to the code; offered for discussion and possible recommendation to the full Planning Commission. a. Vertical Mixed Use. Consider an ordinance amending Title 25 of the City Code related to vertical mixed use (VMU) buildings. City Staff: Sam Tedford, Housing and Planning and Department, (512) 974-2613, sam.tedford@austintexas.gov; (Discussion and/or Possible Action). 7. 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). 8. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Future agenda items will NOT be discussed at the current meeting, but will be offered for initiation, discussion, and/or …
REGULAR MEETING CODES AND ORDINANCES JOINT COMMITTEE MINUTES Wednesday, February 16, 2022 The Codes and Ordinances Joint Committee convened in a regular meeting on Wednesday, February 16, at 1000 E. 11th St, Street Jones Building, Room 400A, Austin, TX 78702. Chair Barrera-Ramirez called the meeting to order at 6:10 pm. Subcommittee Members in Attendance: Awais Azhar Ann Denkler City Staff in Attendance: None Todd Shaw Nadia Barrera-Ramirez (Chair) CALL TO ORDER 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a. Approval of the November 17, 2021, meeting minutes. A motion was made to approve the minutes by Commissioner Azhar, seconded by Commissioner Denkler. Vote: 4-0. (Commissioners Kiolbassa, Hempel, Connolly absent). 2. NEW BUSINESS a. Meeting Location, Time, and Format. Discuss and consider future COJC meeting location, time, and format; (Discussion and/or Possible Action). Commissioners discussed potential meeting times, locations, and formats. There was a general preference for hybrid format, with a preferred location at either Austin Energy’s Mueller building, or the Street Jones Building, with date and time to stay the same. Staff will look into options and follow up with a poll to Commissioners. No action taken. 3. POTENTIAL CODE AMENDMENTS: Proposed for Discussion and/or Initiation 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. Facilitator: Commissioner Barrera-Ramirez, Chair of COJC City Attorney: None 1 a. Land Uses in Zoning Districts. Discuss and consider initiation of amendment to Title 25 of the City Code related to permitted land uses in certain zoning districts. Sponsor: Commissioner Barrera-Ramirez; co-sponsor: Commissioner Denkler; (Discussion and/or Possible Action). Commissioners discussed possible changes to the construction sales and service use, so that landscaping could be made a distinct use, or changes made to the size of the use, so that landscape-type services are allowed in GR zone (or possibly made conditional). Staff will look into possible solutions and return to a future meeting to discuss. A motion was made to direct staff to look into the above by Commissioner Denkler, seconded by Commissioner Shaw. Vote: 4-0. (Commissioners Kiolbassa, Hempel, Connolly absent). 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; …
CODE AMENDMENT REVIEW SHEET Amendment: C02-2021-006 Amending Title 25-2(E) 4.3 Vertical Mixed-Use Buildings Description: In response to adopted direction from both the Planning Commission and the City Council, amend certain provisions in City Code related to the voluntary density bonus known as the Vertical Mixed-Use (VMU) program. • Create a new tier in the VMU program that grants up to 30 feet of additional bonus height in exchange for Affordable Housing Community Benefits. • Refine requirements for developments that participate in the VMU program including affordability requirements and general provisions to affirmatively further Fair Housing and inclusion. Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends approval of this amendment. This amendment is supported by adopted policy direction in the Austin Strategic Housing Blueprint as well as the Displacement Mitigation Strategy and the City of Austin’s Fair Housing Action Plan. Board and Commission Actions Code amendment initiated by the Planning Commission on July 27, 2021. City Council Action Resolution No. 20211118-052 initiated by the City Council on November 18, 2021. City Staff: Sam Tedford Email: sam.tedford@austintexas.gov 3/16/2022 March 16, 2022 Vertical Mixed-Use Code Amendments Staff Report This document provides the Housing and Planning Department staff recommendation and additional context for the Vertical Mixed Use (VMU) program amendments (C02-2021-006) in response to Planning Commission direction adopted on July 27, 2021, as well as Council Resolution No. 20211118-052. Staff Recommendation Set-Aside Rates and Affordability Levels Staff recommends offering two options for the set-aside rate in the new tier of the VMU program that corresponds to affordability depth or the provision of onsite income-restricted housing. For rental developments, twelve percent of the units should be set-aside as income-restricted to households earning no more than 60% of the Austin-Round Rock MSA Median Family Income or ten percent of the units should be set-aside as income-restricted to households earning no more than 50% of the Austin-Round Rock MSA Median Family Income. For ownership developments, twelve percent of the units should be set-aside as income-restricted to households earning no more than 80% of the Austin-Round Rock MSA Median Family Income or the corresponding value of twelve percent of the units should be paid as a fee in-lieu of onsite income-restricted units. A summary of the staff recommendation for affordability requirements in the Vertical Mixed-Use program is shown in the table below. Amendments to the current code provisions are shown in blue. Bonus Entitlements Affordability Requirements VMU • Residential uses • Unlimited …
REGULAR MEETING CODES AND ORDINANCES JOINT COMMITTEE MINUTES Wednesday, March 16, 2022 The Codes and Ordinances Joint Committee convened in a regular meeting on Wednesday, March 16, at 1000 E. 11th St, Street Jones Building, Room 400A, Austin, TX 78702. Chair Barrera-Ramirez called the meeting to order at 6:20 pm. Subcommittee Members in Attendance: Awais Azhar Claire Hempel (Vice-Chair) Joao Paulo Connolly Nadia Barrera-Ramirez (Chair) City Staff in Attendance: Sam Tedford, Housing and Planning Department CALL TO ORDER 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a. Approval of the February 16, 2022, meeting minutes. A motion was made to approve the minutes by Commissioner Azhar, seconded by Commissioner Hempel. Vote: 4-0. (Commissioners Kiolbassa, Denkler, Shaw absent). 2. NEW BUSINESS a. Meeting Location, Time, and Format. Discuss and consider future COJC meeting location, time, and format; (Discussion and/or Possible Action). Commissioners discussed potential different meeting locations; staff suggested keeping the same meeting date and time at the Street Jones Building, as it would be more efficient for staff and no changes would be required. Commissioners agreed to maintain the current date, time, and location of the COJC, without objection. 3. POTENTIAL CODE AMENDMENTS: Proposed for Discussion and/or Initiation 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. Facilitator: Commissioner Barrera-Ramirez, Chair of COJC City Attorney: None 1 a. None. 4. REGULAR AGENDA: Previously Initiated Previously initiated amendments to the code are offered for discussion and possible recommendation to the full Planning Commission. a. Vertical Mixed Use. Consider an ordinance amending Title 25 of the City Code related to vertical mixed use (VMU) buildings. City Staff: Sam Tedford, Housing and Planning and Department, (512) 974-2613, sam.tedford@austintexas.gov; (Discussion and/or Possible Action). Commissioner Azhar gave an update of the VMU PC working group recommendations, and Sam Tedford from Housing and Planning answered questions about ongoing, in- process VMU amendments. A motion was made to forward the working group recommendations to the Planning Commission, with the additional recommendation that parking reductions up to 80% should be considered, by Commissioner Azhar, seconded by Commissioner Connolly. Vote: 4-0. (Commissioners Kiolbassa, Denkler, Shaw absent). 5. OTHER BUSINESS b. 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). The item was not discussed and no action was taken. …
Codes and Ordinances Joint Committee February 16, 2022 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. Meeting Location, Time, and Format. Discuss and consider future COJC meeting location, time, and format; (Discussion and/or Possible Action). 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. Permitted Land Uses in Zoning Districts. Discuss and consider initiation of amendment to Title 25 of the City Code related to permitted land uses in certain zoning districts. Sponsor: Commissioner Barrera-Ramirez; co-sponsor: Commissioner Denkler; (Discussion and/or Possible Action). 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 …
• C20-2021-011 ADU • Expands • Development Services • Early-mid 2022 • C20-2021-007 North • Allows parkland In-Process Code Amendments 2/11/21 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 build 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 • Housing and Planning • Mid 2022 • Parks and Recreation • Adopted at Council 8/26/21 • Housing and Planning • Early-mid 2022 • Public Works • Adopted at Council 12/9/21 • Housing and Planning • 2022 • Housing and Planning • Mid 2022 • Development Services • Mid 2022 In-Process Code Amendments 2/11/21 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 • Mid 2022 • Housing and Planning • TBD
REGULAR MEETING CODES AND ORDINANCES JOINT COMMITTEE MINUTES Wednesday, November 17, 2021 The Codes and Ordinances Joint Committee convened in a regular meeting on Wednesday, November 17, at 1000 E. 11th St, Street Jones Building, Room 400A, Austin, TX 78702. Vice-Chair Hempel called the meeting to order at 6:09 pm. Subcommittee Members in Attendance: Awais Azhar Ann Denkler Todd Shaw City Staff in Attendance: Kevin Shunk, Watershed Protection Department Nick Kincaid, Watershed Protection Department Sam Tedford, Housing and Planning Department Claire Hempel (Vice-Chair) Joao Paulo Connolly CALL TO ORDER 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a. Approval of the October 20, 2021, meeting minutes. A motion was made to approve the minutes by Commissioner Azhar, seconded by Commissioner Connolly. Vote: 5-0. (Commissioners Kiolbassa and Barrera-Ramirez absent). 2. NEW BUSINESS a. None. 3. POTENTIAL CODE AMENDMENTS: Proposed for Discussion and/or Initiation 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. Floodplain Regulations. Discuss and consider initiation of amendments to Title 25 of the City Code related to floodplain regulations. City Staff: Kevin Shunk, Watershed Protection Department, (512) 974-9176, Kevin.Shunk@austintexas.gov; (Discussion and/or Possible Action). Facilitator: Commissioner Barrera-Ramirez, Chair of COJC City Attorney: None 1 Kevin Shunk gives an overview of the proposed floodplain changes that are related to Atlas 14. This would be a commercial redevelopment exception, similar to how the residential changes worked for Atlas 14. This would be for commercial redevelopment, not new development. The factors that will be included will be related to use and square footage. VMU buildings will be treated as commercial for the purposes of the exception, as opposed to residential. The main factor for mitigating the flood risk is to raise the building 2 feet above floodplain level (freeboard). The exception would allow the redevelopment of the properties only if the occupant load and footprint remain the same. The height would have be redefined to allow for the freeboard so that it doesn’t contribute to the height calculation. Multifamily was included in the residential exception because it’s possible to get the review data easily for those projects, whereas the mixed use buildings are harder to determine what the commercial/residential mix is, and the first floor is typically commercial. A motion was made to recommend the item to Planning Commission for initiation by Commissioner Azhar, seconded by Commissioner Denkler. …
REGULAR MEETING CODES AND ORDINANCES JOINT COMMITTEE MINUTES Wednesday, February 16, 2022 The Codes and Ordinances Joint Committee convened in a regular meeting on Wednesday, February 16, at 1000 E. 11th St, Street Jones Building, Room 400A, Austin, TX 78702. Chair Barrera-Ramirez called the meeting to order at 6:10 pm. Subcommittee Members in Attendance: Awais Azhar Ann Denkler City Staff in Attendance: None Todd Shaw Nadia Barrera-Ramirez (Chair) CALL TO ORDER 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a. Approval of the November 17, 2021, meeting minutes. A motion was made to approve the minutes by Commissioner Azhar, seconded by Commissioner Denkler. Vote: 4-0. (Commissioners Kiolbassa, Hempel, Connolly absent). 2. NEW BUSINESS a. Meeting Location, Time, and Format. Discuss and consider future COJC meeting location, time, and format; (Discussion and/or Possible Action). Commissioners discussed potential meeting times, locations, and formats. There was a general preference for hybrid format, with a preferred location at either Austin Energy’s Mueller building, or the Street Jones Building, with date and time to stay the same. Staff will look into options and follow up with a poll to Commissioners. No action taken. 3. POTENTIAL CODE AMENDMENTS: Proposed for Discussion and/or Initiation 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. Facilitator: Commissioner Barrera-Ramirez, Chair of COJC City Attorney: None 1 a. Land Uses in Zoning Districts. Discuss and consider initiation of amendment to Title 25 of the City Code related to permitted land uses in certain zoning districts. Sponsor: Commissioner Barrera-Ramirez; co-sponsor: Commissioner Denkler; (Discussion and/or Possible Action). Commissioners discussed possible changes to the construction sales and service use, so that landscaping could be made a distinct use, or changes made to the size of the use, so that landscape-type services are allowed in GR zone (or possibly made conditional). Staff will look into possible solutions and return to a future meeting to discuss. A motion was made to direct staff to look into the above by Commissioner Denkler, seconded by Commissioner Shaw. Vote: 4-0. (Commissioners Kiolbassa, Hempel, Connolly absent). 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; …
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 …
• 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
