Austin Parks and Recreation Department PUD Amendment 305 S. Congress “Statesman” (C814-89-0003.02) Parks and Recreation Board September 2021 Scott Grantham Principal Planner Parks and Recreation Department Overview • Consider a Planned Unit Development (PUD) Amendment; evaluate superiority with regard to Parks • PUD Site – context and proposals • Suggested categories • Land Requirements (Deeded Land, Easements) • Park Development (Park Plan, Park Investment) • Triggering / Phasing • Circulation (Trail, Access) • Water (drainage, water quality ponds) • Parks and Recreation Board action 2 4 3 4 Land Requirements 5 6 7 Blue: Inundated Land: 0% Red: CWQZ: 50% Green: Unencumbered: 100% Purple: Easement: 50% 8 Unencumbered Land (Full Credit) Encumbered Land (e.g. CWQZ) (Half Credit) Inundated Land (Zero Credit) Fully Deeded Land Proposed Easements (Half Credit) Total (Fully Deeded and Easement) Total Site Gross Percentage Credited Percentage Acres Factor Credit 1 0.5 0 0.5 1.44 4.23 1.11 6.78 1.59 8.37 18.86 44.4% 23.1% * Recommend deeded land have no programming conditions written into deed 1.44 2.12 0 3.55 0.80 4.35 9 Park Development 10 11 12 Investments of other PUDs • Austin Green: $100 + per unit; not including other minimum improvements obligated by PUD - urban trails, environmental restoration, grading, etc., (approximately $100 million). • Camelback: specific park details in PUD, minimum investment is $1.5 million. Allowed a maximum of 200 units, which breaks down to $7,500 per unit. 13 Page from South Central Waterfront Vision Framework. 14 Triggering / Phasing 15 16 Circulation 17 18 19 20 Water 21 22 23 Related Items • South Central Waterfront Vision Plan – approved vision plan, lacks accompanying zoning which would allow for vision • Austin Economic Development Corporation – could take on role in implementing vision • Tax Implement Financing (TIF), financing tool which could be used • Project Connect – parkland taking would be handled similarly to other park areas (e.g. Auditorium Shores) • HOWEVER – PUD is zoning and has regulatory authority regardless of entity that is building or how financing occurs 24 PARD recommends and finds PUD Amendment superior, only with the following conditions (next 3 slides) 25 Land Dedication Dedicate by deed as public parkland at least 6.78 acres along Lady Bird Lake. Remove from deed any conditions regarding park programming Dedicate by park easement, granting public access at least 1.59 acres of plazas and connections; this will need to increase to include all …
PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD September 28, 2021 – 6:00pm City Hall Boards and Commissions Room, Room 1101 301 W. Second Street, Austin, Texas 78701 Some members of the Parks and Recreation Board may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live. PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD MEMBERS: Vacant (D-3) Dawn Lewis (D-10), Chair Richard DePalma (Mayor), Vice Chair Vacant (D-4) Nina Rinaldi (D-1) Anna L. Di Carlo (D-2) Sarah Faust (D-5) Lisa Hugman (D-6) AGENDA Nancy Barnard (D-7) Kim Taylor (D-8) Laura Cottam Sajbel (D-9) CALL TO ORDER CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 10 speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Approve the minutes of the Parks and Recreation Board special called meeting of September 14, 2021. B. NEW BUSINESS: PRESENTATION, DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ITEMS 1. Presentation, discussion and possible action regarding a recommendation to the Planning Commission related to a Conditional Use Permit for the sale of wine and beer at the Zilker Cafe. (SD23 Outcomes – Health and Environment) Presenter(s): Kimberly McNeeley, Director, Parks and Recreation Department 2. Presentation, discussion and possible action regarding a recommendation to the Director for approval of Temporary Use Work and Staging Area (7,204 sq. ft.), not to exceed 30 Calendar Days on parkland located at Lower Bull Creek Greenbelt (7806 N Capital of Texas Hwy). Total Mitigation Value is $2,251. (SD23 Outcomes – Government that Works for All) Presenter(s): Gregory Montes, Program Manager, Parks and Recreation Department; Grishma Shah, Engineer, Public Works Department Page 1 of 2 3. Presentation, discussion and possible action regarding a recommendation to the Planning Commission related to the superiority of the 305 S. Congress "Statesman" PUD Amendment as it relates to parks. (PARD Long Range Plan Strategies – Relief from Urban Life, Urban Public Spaces, Park Access for All; SD23 Outcomes – Health and Environment) Presenter(s): Scott Grantham, Principal Planner, Parks and Recreation Department. 4. Presentation, discussion and possible action regarding a recommendation to the Parks and Recreation Director supporting the naming of the ballfield at Oswald A.B. Cantu/Pan American Neighborhood Park in honor of Rosalio “Rabbit” Duran. (SD23 Outcomes – Health and Environment) Presenter(s): Kimberly McNeeley, Director, Parks and Recreation Department C. ITEMS FROM BOARD MEMBERS 1. Update from Zilker Park Vision Plan Working Group. (Lewis, …
2016 PLAN vs 2020 MODIFIED PLAN 2016 SCW Plan 2020 Modified SCW Plan DRAFT | October 19, 2020 DRAFT | October 19, 2020 2020 Modified Plan focuses on two properties - Statesman & Crockett. Combined, these two properties reflect 30 acres or roughly 30% of the properties in the SCW District. In the SCW Vision, these two properties contribute 65% of District’s Open Space through the Waterfront Park Sequence and Crockett Square; 70% of District’s New Streets - most notably extension of Barton Springs Road and accommodating the proposed alignment of CapMetro’s Blue Line; and 62% of Projected District Buildout. A fundamental difference between the 2016 Physical Framework and the 2020 Modified Physical Framework is in the location and alignment of future streets and the open space network on the two largest properties – colloquially known as the Statesman Site and the adjacent Crockett Property. R D T F A WAT ERFRONT PARK INT ERNAL ST REETS BARTON SPRINGS EXT ENSION CROCKET T SQUARE Barton Springs E Riverside S C o n g r e s s Statesman Property Crockett Property ENHANCED GREEN CONNECTOR T F ● A ● ● R D ● ● ● Block Structure reflects idealized district vision Barton Springs Alignment: ○ ○ 1.6 acres dedicated right-of-way, primarily on the “Crockett” property Requires co-development and City intervention and funding to complete as envisioned. Open Space Requirements (flexible layout): ○ Waterfront Park - 7.0 acres park ○ Plazas @ “Statesman” - 2.6 acres ○ Plaza @ “Crockett” - Crockett Square - 1.3 acre Block Structure follows the flexible guidelines laid out in the 2016 Plan and reflects on-the-ground realities Barton Springs Alignment: ○ 1.6 acres dedicated right-of-way, primarily on the “Statesman” property Open Space Requirements (flexible layout): ○ Waterfront Park - 7.0 acres - flexible layout ○ ○ ○ Plazas @ “Statesman” - 1.8 acres Plaza @ “Crockett” - Crockett Square - 1.6 acres Enhanced Green Connector @ “Crockett” - 0.6 acres The 2016 Physical Framework assumed a co-development of these two properties that would allow for the primary new collector street, East Barton Springs Road, to cross both properties but primarily built on the Crockett Property. According to the adopted SCW Plan in 2016, this new street and its location would have been facilitated by a recommended development corporation and funded through recommended tax-increment financing. Given that neither of these recommendations have been initiated, the 2016 recommended …
2016 PLAN vs 2020 MODIFIED PLAN 2016 SCW Plan 2020 Modified SCW Plan DRAFT | October 19, 2020 DRAFT | October 19, 2020 2020 Modified Plan focuses on two properties - Statesman & Crockett. Combined, these two properties reflect 30 acres or roughly 30% of the properties in the SCW District. In the SCW Vision, these two properties contribute 65% of District’s Open Space through the Waterfront Park Sequence and Crockett Square; 70% of District’s New Streets - most notably extension of Barton Springs Road and accommodating the proposed alignment of CapMetro’s Blue Line; and 62% of Projected District Buildout. A fundamental difference between the 2016 Physical Framework and the 2020 Modified Physical Framework is in the location and alignment of future streets and the open space network on the two largest properties – colloquially known as the Statesman Site and the adjacent Crockett Property. R D T F A WAT ERFRONT PARK INT ERNAL ST REETS BARTON SPRINGS EXT ENSION CROCKET T SQUARE Barton Springs E Riverside S C o n g r e s s Statesman Property Crockett Property ENHANCED GREEN CONNECTOR T F ● A ● ● R D ● ● ● Block Structure reflects idealized district vision Barton Springs Alignment: ○ ○ 1.6 acres dedicated right-of-way, primarily on the “Crockett” property Requires co-development and City intervention and funding to complete as envisioned. Open Space Requirements (flexible layout): ○ Waterfront Park - 7.0 acres park ○ Plazas @ “Statesman” - 2.6 acres ○ Plaza @ “Crockett” - Crockett Square - 1.3 acre Block Structure follows the flexible guidelines laid out in the 2016 Plan and reflects on-the-ground realities Barton Springs Alignment: ○ 1.6 acres dedicated right-of-way, primarily on the “Statesman” property Open Space Requirements (flexible layout): ○ Waterfront Park - 7.0 acres - flexible layout ○ ○ ○ Plazas @ “Statesman” - 1.8 acres Plaza @ “Crockett” - Crockett Square - 1.6 acres Enhanced Green Connector @ “Crockett” - 0.6 acres The 2016 Physical Framework assumed a co-development of these two properties that would allow for the primary new collector street, East Barton Springs Road, to cross both properties but primarily built on the Crockett Property. According to the adopted SCW Plan in 2016, this new street and its location would have been facilitated by a recommended development corporation and funded through recommended tax-increment financing. Given that neither of these recommendations have been initiated, the 2016 recommended …
DRAFT | October 19, 2020 DRAFT | October 19, 2020 2020 MODIFIED OPEN SPACES The SCW Framework Plan will add approximately 17 acres of open space to the South Central Waterfront. These new parks, plazas and trails serve as destinations for recreation as well as amenities for people who will live and work in the neighborhood. In addition, each park incorporates innovative strategies coordinated across the district to ensure that stormwater is managed and treated before flowing into Bouldin Creek and Lady Bird Lake. SCW Plan identifies four major open space opportunities that anchor the district’s public realm. The interconnected network of green streets and trails connect these open spaces. Code Major Open Spaces Acres Direct Costs* Indirect Costs Total Cost OS1 Waterfront Park & Plazas $33,048,700 $19,697,025 $52,745,725 Open Spaces make up 34% of the Physical Framework Infrastructure Costs at $85,250,220 T F $1,450,153 $864,291 $2,314,444 $5,596,072 $3,335,259 $8,931,331 $10,820,000 $6,448,720 $17,268,720 $2,500,000 $1,490,000 $3,990,000 TOTAL OPEN SPACE COSTS $85,250,220 A 5.22 8.79 0.58 1.6 0.17 R OS2 Green Connector OS3 Bouldin Creek Trail OS4 Crockett Square OS 5 Nightwing Plaza D T F A R D Executive Summary | Introduction | Physical Framework | Financial Framework | City Leadership | Appendices # Executive Summary | Introduction | Physical Framework | Financial Framework | City Leadership | Appendices #
South Central Waterfront Illustrative Vision Plan 2020 IMPLEMENTATION UPDATE > Modified SCW PLAN (The Big Shift) WATERFRONT PARK INTERNAL STREETS BARTON SPRINGS EXTENSION CROCKETT SQUARE E Riverside 2016 SCW Plan ● Block Structure reflects idealized district vision ● Barton Springs Alignment: ○ ○ ○ ○ Requires City Leadership to facilitate cooperation between two major property owners - Cox & Crockett Requires City Initiative and Public Funding to complete the construction Park & Pedestrian Plazas - 9.6 acres; flexible layout Crockett Square - 1 acre plaza; flexible layout + Green Connector ● Open Space Requirements: ● Block Structure follows the flexible guidelines laid out in the 2016 Plan and reflects on- 2020 Modified SCW Plan the-ground realities ● Barton Springs Alignment: follows property boundary between Cox & Crockett Barton Springs on Cox property consistent w/ 2019 PUD proposal ■ This shift requires Cox to dedicate ~1.6 acres to Barton Springs Rd. that would otherwise have been on Crockett ● Open Space Requirements: Key Open Spaces change slightly to accommodate the altered grid structure Cox Property requirement ~ 9 acres Park & Pedestrian Plazas Crockett Property - 1.3 acre plaza; flexible layout + Green Connector 17 ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ CATALYST OPEN SPACES > Placemaking Anchors – The Heart of the Plan 5 2 3 4 1 1. East Bouldin Creek Trail @ the Texas School for the Deaf 2. Barton Springs "Nightwing" Plaza 3. Crockett Square 4. Moton Lane Green Connector 5. Park & Open Spaces @ Statesman site 20 2020 IMPLEMENTATION UPDATE > Multimodal Transportation Network 18 2020 IMPLEMENTATION UPDATE > 7 Street Classifications & 5 Catalyst Open Spaces 19 The SCW Physical Framework provides substantial increases in open space and connectivity for the distrct. 8% 18% 13% 26% Existing Proposed 8% 18% 13% 26% Existing Proposed proposed open space property lines existing open space SCW boundary new right-of-way existing right-of-way Open Space Size (ac) 1.Waterfront Park 2. Bouldin Creek 3. Crocket Plaza 4. Rain Gardens 9.6 6.6 1.8 Bat Viewing Pier Trails and Boardwalks Amphitheater Canopy Walk Terrace Cafe Bridge to One Texas Center Pavilion Deck & Cafe Water Quality Ponds Wetland Preserve Bus Shelter and Bouldin Creek Overlook Performative and Educational Wetland Green Lawn and Amphitheater Marketplace and Cafe Fountain Plaza and Splashpad 1.2 Rain Gardens Ground Floor Retail and Outdoor Seating Sculpture Enhanced Pedestrian and Bike Crossings Key Features Kayak Launch & Rentals Disc Golf Course …
Austin Parks and Recreation Department Naming Proposal for Ballfield at Oswaldo A.B. Cantu/Pan Am Neighborhood Park Kimberly McNeeley, Director September 28, 2021 Oswaldo A.B. Cantu/ Pan American Neighborhood Park Located at 307 Chicon St., Austin, Texas 78702 5.235 Acres District 3 2 Neighborhood Park History Park established in 1955-1956 Home of the Oswald A.B. Cantu/Pan American Recreation Center Park Amenities playground, community garden and Tennis/Pickleball Courts Home of the Hillside Theater • Concert Series • Political Rally’s • Smaller Special Events 3 History of Nominee Rosalio “Rabbit” Duran Described as “…pillar of decency, leadership and service to his family, community and the city he loved” First Hispanic individual to play on the Austin High School football team (where he earned his nick name “Rabbit” Korean War Veteran – served in U.S. Navy on aircraft carrier USS Oriskany Owned Ciscos’ Bakery (East 6th and Chicon) which allowed him to generously donate to the East Austin Community • Youth Sports Sponsor • Adult Sports Sponsor • Cultural and political hub • Hosted fundraisers for families, friends, teams and causes 4 Community Support Naming application and application fee submitted to Parks and Recreation Department Petition with 932 Individuals signed a petition in support of naming ball field in honor of Rosalio “Rabbit” Duran The Cantu Family submitted letter of support Senator Gonzalo Barrientos submitted the application Council Member Renteria’s Office expressed support 5 Requested PARB Action Make a recommendation to the Parks and Recreation Director supporting the naming of the ballfield at Oswald A.B. Cantu/Pan American Neighborhood Park in honor of Rosalio “Rabbit” Duran. 6 Questions
Austin Parks and Recreation Department Naming Proposal for Ballfield at Pan Am Neighborhood Park Kimberly McNeeley, Director September 28, 2021 Oswaldo A.B. Cantu/ Pan American Neighborhood Park Located at 307 Chicon St., Austin, Texas 78702 5.235 Acres District 3 2 Neighborhood Park History Park established in 1955-1956 Home of the Oswald A.B. Cantu/Pan American Recreation Center Park Amenities playground, community garden and Tennis/Pickleball Courts Home of the Hillside Theater • Concert Series • Political Rally’s • Smaller Special Events 3 History of Nominee Rosalio “Rabbit” Duran Described as “…pillar of decency, leadership and service to his family, community and the city he loved” First Hispanic individual to play on the Austin High School football team (where he earned his nick name “Rabbit” Korean War Veteran – served in U.S. Navy on aircraft carrier USS Oriskany Owned Rabbit’s Lounge (East 6th and Chicon) which allowed him to generously donate to the East Austin Community • Youth Sports Sponsor • Adult Sports Sponsor • Cultural and political hub • Hosted fundraisers for families, friends, teams and causes 4 Community Support Naming application and application fee submitted to Parks and Recreation Department. Petition with 932 Individuals signed a petition in support of naming ball field in honor of Rosalio “Rabbit” Duran The Cantu Family submitted letter of support Senator Gonzalo Barrientos submitted the application Council Member Renteria’s Office expressed support 5 Requested PARB Action Make a recommendation to the Parks and Recreation Director supporting the naming of the ballfield at Oswald A.B. Cantu/Pan American Neighborhood Park in honor of Rosalio “Rabbit” Duran. 6 Questions Additional Information Additional Information
PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD DIRECTOR’S REPORT DATE: September 2021 COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT EVENTS: Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center (ESB MACC) Phase 2 Improvements: The contract amendment with the Joint Venture, Miro Rivera Architects and Tatiana Bilbao Estudio, (JV MRA+TBE) has been executed and the project has officially entered the Design Phase. Preliminary design schemes will be presented virtually to the community at three separate meetings on September 21 and 22, and on October 2. The proposed design schemes complete the crescent shape of the building on both the north and south ends of the facility and incorporates a lake level. These three expanded building areas will allow for a full enclosure of the Zocalo with control points needed during ticketed events and special programming. The scheme also accounts for the full square footages outlined in the 2018 Council approved plan for Phase 2, and thus, doubles the programmable space. A proposed unobstructed strong visual connection to Lady Bird Lake will showcase this iconic facility. Site construction is anticipated to begin in late 2022 with a grand opening of the expanded and improved center in 2024. For more information or to request a copy of the schematic design presentation, please visit: www.austintexas.gov/MaccPhase2. October 2 meeting Zoom Registration. District 9 1 2 Civitan Neighborhood Park Soccer Mini-Pitch: In partnership with Austin FC and the U.S. Soccer Foundation, the Parks and Recreation Department (PARD) anticipates creating a new soccer mini-pitch for the community at Civitan Neighborhood Park. The project is through the US Soccer Foundation’s Safe Places to Play program. Community feedback can be given online in English and Spanish through October 4. Project website: https://www.austintexas.gov/department/civitan-park-mini-pitch-project. Survey: English and Spanish. District 3 Zilker Metropolitan Park Vision Plan: As follow-up to Community Meeting #2 that focused on programming uses and priorities, the planning team seeks continued input via Community Survey #3 (open through 9/30). In addition to in-park surveying, tabling at events such as opening night of the Small Black Museum Artist Residency at the Carver (8/27), iVIVA Mexico! at the MACC (9/18) and Tones: Sounds of Asian America at the AARC (9/18) present further opportunities to diversify engagement and representation. The team provided a briefing to the Parks and Recreation Board on August 24 and will convene a second meeting with the project’s Parks Board Working Group on September 27. Additionally, through Citizen Communication at the meetings of African American Resource Advisory …
Recommend denial of Zilker Café CUP September 28, 2021 1 What is a Conditional Use Permit? • Allowed use within a zoning designation, not a permit to a vendor. Designates entire 6,500 square feet including seating area as appropriate for alcohol sales. • No expiration. • Staff not “entirely” clear how this could be undone; re-zoning process does not include PARB. • Zoning is about compatibility. 2 Safety experts oppose alcohol service at this location due to drowning risk • Dangerous swimming environment – current, low visibility, crowded; diving board • Drowning Prevention Coordinator Dell Children’s OPPOSED • ED of Colin’s Hope, anti-drowning organization OPPOSED • Texans for Safe and Drug-Free Youth OPPOSED • Barton Springs lifeguards OPPOSED • Additional burden on lifeguards. 3 Major Change at Zilker without Sufficient Community Input or Support • Changing 6- year history of café by creating “destination” through beer and wine sales is a decision being made separate and apart from Zilker Park Vision Plan. • No parking or ride share plan for new destination. • 2015 Community Survey: Question 6 “What would you LIKE to be available?” 425 responses; 20 of 425 (4.7%) include beer, beer and wine; or wine. 95.3% did not mention beer and wine. 2 requests for beer garden. 129 (30%) responses requested fresh juice, mostly in reference to juiceland or smoothies. • CUP Emails received: More than 193 against; 6 in favor; 550 petition signatures change.org. 4 No PARB discussion on fencing courtyard or alcohol sales until CUP. • CCC April 9, 2019 “need to get clarification” “researching alcohol and parks policy” • CCC September 10, 2019; PARB September 24, 2019; City Council October 3, 2019: NO DISCUSSION OF ALCOHOL • RFP Evaluation factors: no requirement for experience with beer and wine sales. • Fencing off seating area: no discussion. • No consideration of revenue estimates with and without. 5 No visibility to playground from cafe. • Not like Central Market or restaurant with playground: no line of sight from café to playground. • Play structure designed for pre-school age 2-5 years old. “Active adult supervision recommended.” Fire truck requires adult supervision. • Path between playground and café is heavily traveled by people going to and from area downstream of dam. • Alta’s café not applicable comparison because no swimming allowed. • P. Terry’s, Juiceland, Casa de Luz all alcohol-free successful locally owned restaurants nearby. 6 CUP is …
Parks and Recreation Board Date: Tuesday, September 28 Subject: 305 S. Congress Avenue PUD application Motion by: Laura Cottam Sajbel, District 9 Seconded by: RATIONALE: Whereas, the City of Austin recognizes the South Central Waterfront property as one of the few remaining locations near downtown that offers public access to Lady Bird Lake and Butler Hike-and-Bike Trail, DRAFT Whereas, considerable time and effort from 2012-2015 was spent gathering input from stakeholders--neighborhoods, affordable housing proponents, environmentalists and watershed specialists, city staff from multiple departments, Austin Water, Economic Development, Austin Energy, transportation, consultants, and landowners—to envision the best use of this parcel for the residents of Austin, Whereas, the stakeholders crafted a beautiful, well-documented, and vetted Vision Plan, providing a signature public park and trail, which was approved by City Council in 2016, Whereas, the goals set for the South Central Waterfront include establishing a lively, attractive pedestrian environment; expanding open space and create great public places; and enhancing connections to and along the waterfront; Whereas, the City has appointed an Austin Economic Development Corporation, intended to guide development of this irreplaceable tract of land in the downtown area to benefit the public and the city, Whereas, the 305 S. Congress PUD Amendment is being requested ahead of the City’s implementation of South Central Waterfront rules and regulations, which are in the process of being codified, Whereas, the 305 S. Congress Planned Unit Development (PUD) Amendment application asks for a significant increase in entitlements for the developers yet gives back less (seven instead of nine acres) in the parkland dedication than prescribed by the City’s approved plan, Whereas, a PUD amendment must prove superiorities to the established goals and provide specific details about implementation of those superiorities to be approved, Whereas, the 305 S. Congress PUD Amendment has not responded to a number of key concerns from staff, Whereas, the 305 S. Congress PUD Amendment does not allow the city oversight or control over programming in the public parkland and the trail, Whereas, the 305 S. Congress PUD Amendment does not identify the trigger or timing of deeding parkland in a clear and precise manner, and could precipitate the closure of this land during construction, Therefore, be it resolved that the Parks & Recreation Board denies the superiority of the 305 S. Congress PUD Amendment, as proposed, because it is found to lack critical parkland superiorities. Be it further resolved that the …
PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD September 28, 2021 MINUTES The Parks and Recreation Board convened in a regular meeting on Tuesday, September 28, 2021 at 301 W. Second Street in Austin, Texas. Chair Lewis called the meeting to order at 6:06pm. Board Members in Attendance: Dawn Lewis, Richard DePalma, Nancy Barnard, Laura Cottam Sajbel, Sarah Faust, Nina Rinaldi and Kimberly Taylor. Board Members in Attendance Remotely: Anna Di Carlo and Lisa Hugman. Board Member Di Carlo joined the meeting at 6:48pm. Board Member Hugman departed the meeting at approximately 8:15pm. Staff in Attendance: Kimberly McNeeley, Liana Kallivoka, Lucas Massie, Suzanne Piper, Scott Grantham, Denisha Cox, Christina Bies, Gregory Montes, Grishma Shah, George Maldonado, Steven Prather, Jennifer Massie-Gore, David Hernandez, Ron Crane, Brent Bassett and Sammi Curless. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Kevin Reinis – Austin Rowing Club update. A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The minutes from the special called meeting of September 14, 2021 were approved on Board Member Taylor motion, Board Member Faust second on a vote of 7-0 with Board Member Rinaldi abstaining, Board Member Di Carlo absent and two vacancies. Due to potential time constraints and the number of interested speakers, Chair Lewis moved Item B4 to be heard as the first New Business item. B. NEW BUSINESS: PRESENTATION, DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ITEMS 1. Presentation, discussion and possible action regarding a recommendation to the Planning Commission related to a Conditional Use Permit for the sale of wine and beer at the Zilker Cafe. Board Member Faust made a motion that the Parks and Recreation Board recommend to the Planning Commission that the Conditional Use Permit for the sale of wine and beer at Zilker Café be denied and further move that the recommendation applies to any other City Council or Board that considers the item; Chair Lewis seconded the motion. The Page 1 of 4 motion passed on an 8-1 vote with two vacancies. Those voting aye were: Chair Lewis, Vice Chair DePalma, Board Members Barnard, Cottam Sajbel, Di Carlo, Faust, Hugman and Taylor. Those voting nay were Board Member Rinaldi. 2. Presentation, discussion and possible action regarding a recommendation to the Director for approval of Temporary Use Work and Staging Area (7,204 sq. ft.), not to exceed 30 Calendar Days on parkland located at Lower Bull Creek Greenbelt (7806 N Capital of Texas Hwy). Total Mitigation Value is $2,251. Vice Chair DePalma made a motion to recommend to the …
PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD September 14, 2021 – 6:00pm Zilker Botanical Garden Auditorium 2220 Barton Springs Road, Austin, TX 78746 PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD MEMBERS: Vacant (D-3) Dawn Lewis (D-10), Chair Richard DePalma (Mayor), Vice Chair Vacant (D-4) Nina Rinaldi (D-1) Anna L. Di Carlo (D-2) Sarah Faust (D-5) Lisa Hugman (D-6) AGENDA Nancy Barnard (D-7) Kim Taylor (D-8) Laura Cottam Sajbel (D-9) CALL TO ORDER CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 10 speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Approve the minutes of the Parks and Recreation Board regular meeting of August 24, 2021. B. STAFF BRIEFING 1. Presentation on parkland dedication and overview of recent achievements in acquiring new parkland. Presentation material is available online at austintexas.gov/atxparkland and https://youtu.be/_m7dM94FSgw. (PARD Long Rang Plan Strategies – Relief from Urban Life, Urban Public Spaces, Park Access for All; SD23 Outcomes – Health and Environment and Government that Works for All) Presenter(s): Liana Kallivoka, Assistant Director; Randy Scott, Program Manager III; Thomas Rowlinson, Principal Planner and Robynne Heymans, Senior Planner, Parks and Recreation Department 2. Presentation regarding the implementation of the 2018 Bond Program. (PARD Long Rang Plan Strategies – Relief from Urban Life, Operational Efficiency, Urban Public Spaces, Park Access for All; SD23 Outcomes – Health and Environment) Presenter(s): Liana Kallivoka, Assistant Director; Steven Linett, Capital Improvement Program Manager, Parks and Recreation Department C. NEW BUSINESS: PRESENTATION, DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ITEMS 1. Presentation, discussion and possible action regarding a recommendation to the Planning Commission regarding the applicant's appeal of the Parkland Dedication Requirements for 403 East Koenig Lane (SP-2020-0419C; Koenig MF). (PARD Long Rang Plan Strategies – Relief from Urban Life, Operational Efficiency, Urban Public Spaces, Park Access for All; SD23 Outcomes – Health and Environment, Government that Works for All) Page 1 of 2 Presenter(s): Scott Grantham, Principal Planner and Robynne Heymans, Senior Planner, Parks and Recreation Department 2. Presentation and discussion on the proposed 305 South Congress Avenue "Statesman" Planned Unit Development. (PARD Long Range Plan Strategies – Program Alignment; SD23 Outcomes – Government that Works for All) Presenter(s): Randy Scott, Program Manager III and Scott Grantham, Principal Planner, Parks and Recreation Department; Watershed Protection Department representative(s) 3. Discussion of potential Parks and Recreation Board Retreat. Presenter(s): Dawn Lewis, Chair D. FUTURE …
PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD Tuesday, August 24, 2021 – 5:30pm Via Videoconference MINUTES The Parks and Recreation Board convened in a regular meeting on Tuesday, August 24, 2021 via videoconference in Austin, Texas. Chair Lewis called the meeting to order at 5:32pm. Board Members in Attendance: Chair Dawn Lewis, Vice Chair Richard DePalma, Nancy Barnard, Laura Cottam Sajbel, Anna Di Carlo, Sarah Faust, Lisa Hugman and Nina Rinaldi. Board Members Absent: Kimberly Taylor. Staff in Attendance: Kimberly McNeeley, Liana Kallivoka, Suzanne Piper, Anthony Segura, Gregory Montes, Ricardo Soliz, Christina Bies, Kevin Gomillion, Denisha Cox, Patricia Rossett, Christine Chute Canul, Leah Gibson, Christa McCarthy, Justin Schneider, Megan Eckard, Sammi Curless. Chair Lewis made a motion to modify Agenda Item speaker comment time to 90 seconds; Vice Chair DePalma seconded the motion. The motion passed 7-1 with Board Member Taylor absent and two vacancies. Those voting aye were Chair Lewis, Vice Chair DePalma, Board Members Barnard, Cottam Sajbel, Di Carlo, Hugman, and Rinaldi. Those voting nay were Board Member Faust. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Kevin Reinis – creation of a special committee to engage in rebuilding/relocation of the boat house. A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The minutes from the regular meeting of June 22, 201 were approved on Vice Chair DePlama’s motion, Board Member Barnard second on a 6-1 vote with Board Member Taylor absent and two vacancies. Those voting aye were Chair Lewis, Vice Chair DePalma, Board Members Barnard, Di Carlo, Hugman and Rinaldi. Those voting nay were Board Member Cottam Sajbel. Those abstaining were Board Members Faust. B. NEW BUSINESS: PRESENTATION, DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ITEMS CONSENT 1. Presentation, discussion and possible action regarding a recommendation to the City Council for the negotiation and execution of a partnership agreement with The Trail Page 1 of 3 Foundation for the operations, maintenance and programming for the Ann and Roy Butler Hike-and-Bike Trail at Town Lake Metropolitan Park. Board Member Faust pulled the item from the consent agenda. Following discussion, Vice Chair DePalma made a motion to recommend to the City Council the negotiation and execution of a partnership agreement with The Trail Foundation for the operations, maintenance and programming for the Ann and Roy Butler Hike-and-Bike Trail at Town Lake Metropolitan Park; Board Member Di Carlo seconded the motion. The motion passed 8-0 with Board Member Taylor absent and two vacancies. NON-CONSENT 2. Discussion and possible action on Contracts and Concessions Committee and …
Austin Parks and Recreation Department 2018 Bond Program Implementation Update Parks and Recreation Board September 14, 2021 Steven Linett, Capital Improvement Program Manager Topics to Review • 2018 Bond Program Overview • Project Delivery Strategies • Program Progress • Proposition B • Proposition C Walnut Creek Metro Park Playground and Nature Play (D7) 2 2018 Bond Program Overview • Council’s Contract with the Voters for 2018 G.O. Bond • Eight-year completion timeline • Proposition B ($66.5 million) prescribed amounts by Proposition B ESB-MACC facility • Proposition C ($149.0 million) directed prioritization of projects and programs to: Improve access • • Renew and reinvest in aging facilities • • Advance the Health & Environment indicators in Improve equity the Strategic Direction 2023 Plan • Council approved first appropriation in March 2019 • 2.5 years into program implementation Proposition C Parkland Acquisition Aquatics Parkland Improvements Building Renovations Infrastructure Dougherty Arts Center Carver Museum, Cultural, and Genealogy Center Asian American Resource Center $7,000,000 $66,500,000 $27,000,000 $25,000,000 $7,500,000 $149,000,000 $45,000,000 $40,000,000 $25,000,000 $21,500,000 $17,500,000 3 Project Delivery Strategies Category Type Status Alternative Delivery Construction Manager at Risk Colony Park and Givens Pools, ESB-MACC, DAC, AARC awarded; Montopolis and Northwest Pools selection in progress Third Party Project Management Professional Service Agreements Project Delivery Contracts Competitive Sealed Proposal Seaholm Intake Rehab (June 2021) Partnerships Norwood Park Foundation (July 2021) Montopolis and Northwest Pools RCA September 30, 2021 Colony Park and Givens Pools Dougherty Arts Center Landscape Architecture Architecture Contract executed June 2020 Contract executed June 2020 $10.5M approved for 7 firms (Aug. 2019) $12M approved for 12 firms (June 2019) BuyBoard Cooperative - Park Amenities $22.5M for 3 years (Oct. 2019) BuyBoard - Aquatics $24.0M for 3 years (Dec. 2019) IDIQ – Asphalt Roadways/Lots $2M for 2 years + 3 $2M options (Mar. 2020) 4 Program Progress: Proposition B • Through 2021, PARD on pace with initial spending plan set in 2019 • Large projects required contracting on front-end • Significant spending will start in FY2023 as construction begins Facility Appropriated Spent Encumbered % Spent Mexican American Cultural Center Dougherty Arts Center Carver Museum, Cultural and Genealogy Center Asian American Resource Center Total 27.0 25.0 7.5 7.0 66.5 0.9 0.0 0.6 0.1 1.6 0.7 0.0 0.1 0.3 3% 0% 8% 2% 1.1 2% Millions of dollars Figures as of August 30, 2021 5 ESB-MACC Phase II Facility Expansion • Current Phase: Design • Total Project Budget: …
Austin Parks and Recreation Department Appeal of the Parkland Dedication Land Requirements for Koenig Multifamily (SP-2020-0419C) Parks and Recreation Board September 14, 2021 Robynne Heymans, Senior Planner, Parks and Recreation Department Overview • Consider an Appeal by the Applicant. • PARD is requiring land dedication. The developer requests to pay fee in-lieu. • PARD Recommendation to Parks and Recreation Board and Planning Commission: Support PARD's request for land dedication and deny the applicant’s request to pay fee in lieu (of land dedication). • Code Context • Site Plan Context • Application of Code Criteria • Additional Considerations • Park Alignments • Recommendation to Planning Commission 2 Code Context • City Code 25-1-605 (B) lists criteria for PARD’s requirement to dedicate parkland vs. pay fee in lieu. • Based on these criteria, PARD must require land, and does not have the authority to accept fee in lieu. • City Code 25-1-605 (F) indicates that PARD’s decision may be appealed to the Land Use Commission, and that PARD shall first present the case to the Parks and Recreation Board for a recommendation. • Applicant has appealed the decision. 3 Site Plan Context – District Scale 4 Site Plan Context – Neighborhood Scale 5 Site Plan Context – Site Scale • Proposing 434 Units, 10% affordable under VMU • Parkland demand generated by development: 6.93 acres • Site is 6.5 acres: 15% urban core cap is 0.98 acres 6 Application of Code Criteria – Fee in-lieu § 25-1-605 (A) - FEE IN-LIEU OF PARKLAND DEDICATION (A)The director may require or allow a subdivision or site plan applicant to deposit with the City a fee in-lieu of parkland dedication under Section 25-1-602 (Dedication of Parkland) if: (1) the director determines that payment of a fee in-lieu of dedication is justified under the criteria in Subsection (B) of this section; and (2) the following additional requirements are met: (a) less than six acres is required to be dedicated under Section 25-1-602 (Dedication of Parkland); or (b) the land available for dedication does not comply with the standards for dedication under Section 25-1-603 (Standards for Dedicated Parkland). § 25-1-605 (B) - FEE IN-LIEU OF PARKLAND DEDICATION (1) is located within the Deficient Park Area Map; (2) is adjacent to existing parkland; (3) has sufficient acreage to meet the standards for dedicated parkland under the Parkland Dedication Operating Procedures; (4) is needed to address a critical need …
ARMBRUST & BROWN, PLLC A T T O R N E Y S A N D C O U N S E L O R S 100 CONGRESS AVENUE, SUITE 1300 AUSTIN, TEXAS 78701-2744 512-435-2300 FACSIMILE 512-435-2360 July 30, 2021 MICHAEL J. WHELLAN (512) 435-2320 mwhellan@abaustin.com Via Email Kimberly McNeeley, Director City of Austin Parks and Recreation Department 200 S. Lamar Blvd. Austin, TX 78704 Re: Parkland Appeal for SP-2020-0419C Director McNeeley, Please accept this letter as an official notice of appeal pursuant to Section 25-1-605(F) of the Land Development Code. I am submitting this appeal due to the decision made by the City of Austin Parks and Recreation Department (“PARD”) to reject the parkland dedication proposal described in this letter related to the Vertical Mixed-Use project with income-restricted affordable units proposed in site plan SP-2020-0419C (“the Project”). I am also providing the following information, as required by Section 25-1-183: Appellant Name: Appellant Address: Appellant Phone: Appellant Status: Appealed Decision: Date of Decision: Reasons for Appeal: Michael J. Whellan 100 Congress Ave., Suite 1300 512-435-2300 Agent for property owner. Parkland dedication determination (described below). July 27, 2021 As described below. Our team reached out to PARD last summer, in August 2020, to discuss the Project and the configuration of on-site parkland. We then officially submitted a site plan application in late November 2020, and received our first comments from PARD in February 2021. For nearly a year, we have engaged extensively with PARD regarding the configuration of our parkland and ways to meet PARD’s requirements, including obtaining Austin Energy’s approval to implement parkland improvements within an existing electrical easement area. This easement area – roughly 3,740 sf of amenitized space achieved through the applicant’s efforts – would expand the usable parkland area above and beyond the space owed by the applicant. The applicant undertook this effort to help meet PARD’s desire for additional space and is not requesting any parkland dedication credit for this area. {W1063188.4} The Project is located in an Imagine Austin Center (Highland Mall Station) and is surrounded on three sides by Transit Priority Network roadways, marking it as a priority area for additional housing, and especially for long-term, affordable, income-restricted housing, which the Project will provide. Fully embracing affordable housing in these areas is particularly important given that the city has progress to make on its affordable housing goals. …
305 S. Congress PUD Presentation to the Parks and Recreation Board September 14, 2021 Atha Phillips Environmental Program Coordinator Environmental Officer’s Office Scott Grantham Planner Principal, Park Planning Parks & Recreation Department Agenda • Proposed PUD environmental attributes and status • Proposed superiority • Code modifications • Staff evaluation • Staff proposed conditions for superiority Proposed PUD Lady Bird Lake Staff Evaluation - Environmental 1. PUD proposes to develop portions of the critical water quality zone and floodplain. Redundant concrete paths along with proposed vending in the future will exacerbate erosion. Proposing to cap impervious cover at 24.5% within the critical water quality zone, code allows 5% and Waterfront Overlay allows 15%. 2. Staff understands the need for a public viewing area and heavier programming on the west side of the park. Staff has offered in exchange for more development on the west side of the park , the east side should be restored to a more natural state. This would include relocating the trail a minimum of 25’ from the shoreline and moving all water quality to this area. 3. The restrictions proposed on the dedicated parkland by the applicant will not allow for the design necessary to achieve the environmental goals. There are areas on the west side of the property that are more suited to programming. This area near Congress bridge is full of ragweed and has no trees, it is where shoreline access including the pier and stairs should be located. There are areas throughout the shoreline that are eroding and need to be restored and protected with a split rail fence. There are areas along the trail where water is running downhill across the trail and causing erosion along the shoreline. On the eastern half of the property, the trail lies on the edge of the shoreline and is causing erosion downslope. Staff suggests that the trail be moved a minimum of 25’ from the shoreline in these areas. The area between the trail and the shoreline should be restored. Auditorium Shores example of restoration with access points In exchange for denser development on the west side for bat viewing, staff proposes moving the trail off the shoreline as shown. Staff also proposes moving all water quality ponds as shown and integrating the rain gardens with restoration, alleviating the need for a deep biofiltration pond in the bat viewing area. Staff Evaluation - Parkland 1. …
2016 PLAN vs 2020 MODIFIED PLAN 2016 SCW Plan 2020 Modified SCW Plan DRAFT | October 19, 2020 DRAFT | October 19, 2020 2020 Modified Plan focuses on two properties - Statesman & Crockett. Combined, these two properties reflect 30 acres or roughly 30% of the properties in the SCW District. In the SCW Vision, these two properties contribute 65% of District’s Open Space through the Waterfront Park Sequence and Crockett Square; 70% of District’s New Streets - most notably extension of Barton Springs Road and accommodating the proposed alignment of CapMetro’s Blue Line; and 62% of Projected District Buildout. A fundamental difference between the 2016 Physical Framework and the 2020 Modified Physical Framework is in the location and alignment of future streets and the open space network on the two largest properties – colloquially known as the Statesman Site and the adjacent Crockett Property. R D T F A WAT ERFRONT PARK INT ERNAL ST REETS BARTON SPRINGS EXT ENSION CROCKET T SQUARE Barton Springs E Riverside S C o n g r e s s Statesman Property Crockett Property ENHANCED GREEN CONNECTOR T F ● A ● ● R D ● ● ● Block Structure reflects idealized district vision Barton Springs Alignment: ○ ○ 1.6 acres dedicated right-of-way, primarily on the “Crockett” property Requires co-development and City intervention and funding to complete as envisioned. Open Space Requirements (flexible layout): ○ Waterfront Park - 7.0 acres park ○ Plazas @ “Statesman” - 2.6 acres ○ Plaza @ “Crockett” - Crockett Square - 1.3 acre Block Structure follows the flexible guidelines laid out in the 2016 Plan and reflects on-the-ground realities Barton Springs Alignment: ○ 1.6 acres dedicated right-of-way, primarily on the “Statesman” property Open Space Requirements (flexible layout): ○ Waterfront Park - 7.0 acres - flexible layout ○ ○ ○ Plazas @ “Statesman” - 1.8 acres Plaza @ “Crockett” - Crockett Square - 1.6 acres Enhanced Green Connector @ “Crockett” - 0.6 acres The 2016 Physical Framework assumed a co-development of these two properties that would allow for the primary new collector street, East Barton Springs Road, to cross both properties but primarily built on the Crockett Property. According to the adopted SCW Plan in 2016, this new street and its location would have been facilitated by a recommended development corporation and funded through recommended tax-increment financing. Given that neither of these recommendations have been initiated, the 2016 recommended …
