Joint Meeting of the Planning Commission and Zoning and Platting Commission Tuesday, August 30, 2022 The Special Called Joint meeting of the Planning Commission and Zoning and Platting Commission will convene at 6:00 PM on Tuesday, August 30, 2022 at Austin City Hall, Council Chambers, Room 1001, 301 W. Second Street, Austin, TX. Some members may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http:// www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live EXECUTIVE SESSION (No public discussion) The Planning Commission 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 Commission may not conduct a closed meeting without the approval of the city attorney. Private Consultation with Attorney – Section 551.071 PUBLIC COMMUNICATION The first four (4) speakers signed up prior to the commencement of the meeting will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. Commission Liaison: Andrew Rivera, 512-974-6508 STAFF BRIEFINGS 1. Briefing regarding Project Connect – Anti-Displacement and Community Initiated Solutions Program Updates. Staff: Nefertitti Jackmon, Community Displacement Prevention Officer, 512-974-3196. Housing and Planning Department. Julie Smith, Community Engagement Specialist, 512-974-9342 Housing and Planning Department. 2. Briefing regarding transportation analysis requirements for development applications as defined in the revised Transportation Criteria Manual and related Street Impact Fees regulations. Staff: Curtis Beatty P.E. , Division Manager, 512-974-6471, Austin Transportation Department 3. Briefing from legal staff regarding zoning regulations, including notice and meeting posting requirements, parameters for affordable housing elements, and Land Use Commissions’ role and responsibilities. Staff: Patricia Link, Division Chief, Land Use and Real Estate, City of Austin Law Department, 512-974-2173. Steven Maddoux, Assistant City Attorney, 512-974-6080, City of Austin Law Department. 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 (48 hours) before the meeting date. Please call Andrew Rivera at the Housing and Planning Department, at 512-974-6508, for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. Commission Liaison: Andrew Rivera, 512-974-6508 SPEAKER REGISTRATION All participants wishing to address the commission during public communication must register to speak. Public participation is available by teleconference or …
Project Connect – Community Initiated Solutions Program Updates August 30, 2022 Agenda • Anti-Displacement Investments: Timeline, Budget & 2022 Investments • Community Initiated Solutions: Funding Priorities, Funding Term, Amount & Eligibility • Equity Framework • Outreach & Engagement • Application & Review Process • Q & A $300 Million Project Connect Anti-Displacement Investments When voters approved $7.1 Billion for Project Connect in November 2020, Proposition A included $300 million for anti- displacement work in order to: • Help prevent the displacement of people due to rising costs that may result from transit-oriented development • Create long-term impact with focus on affordable housing units and asset-building opportunities that enhance people's economic mobility and prevent displacement. 3 4 Investment Years 1 & 2: $65 Million * Remaining $1 million will be used for program administration 5 Community Initiated Solutions: Funding Priorities $20 million is available for nonprofit organizations and partnerships for the following priorities: Renter/tenant stabilization Expansion and preservation of homeownership opportunities Other anti-displacement strategies 6 Funding Term and Amount • AHFC anticipates awarding up to 15 applications for the $20,000,000 • Minimum amount: $250,000 • Organizations may apply for up to three (3) years of funding understanding that if selected, the initial contract term will be for one (1) year. Second and third years are extended based on outcomes, performance, and an updated budget. 7 Eligibility • All investments must benefit existing residents who live within one (1) mile of Project Connect station or lines in communities with vulnerable, active, and chronic displacement risk. • Applicants must be one of the following: • Nonprofit organizations: 501(c)3 or 501(c)4 non-profit organization and a registered vendor with the City of Austin; or • Partnerships: Partnerships between nonprofits and for-profits, or community-based organizations. Partners must identify a lead organization responsible for coordinating the group’s activities, including fiscal administration, reporting, quality control, and deliverable management. The lead organization must be a registered vendor with the City of Austin. 8 Anti-Displacement Maps and Dashboard The Dashboard and Maps were created to pinpoint and prioritize areas within one (1) mile of Project Connect stations and lines, with residents most vulnerable to displacement • Use the dashboard and maps to demonstrate service • footprint of your proposal and which stage of displacement You can use maps and dashboard to answer question 1; using data from dashboard may help you craft appropriate solutions that will stave off displacement in …
TCM & SIF Update Joint ZAP/PC Meeting | August 30, 2022 Curtis P. Beaty, P.E. – Managing Engineer / Division Manager Transportation Development Services Division 1 AUSTIN TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT OVERVIEW • Transportation Criteria Manual (TCM) Zoning Transportation Analysis (ZTA) Traffic Impact Analysis (TIA) Transportation Assessments (TA) Transportation Demand Management (TDM) • Street Impact Fee (SIF) Implementation Appeals 2 AUSTIN TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT Transportation Criteria Manual (TCM) 3 AUSTIN TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT TCM • Effective June 20, 2022 • Needed to … Better reflect the ASMP goals Improve development review efficiency/predictability Add Transportation Demand Management (TDM) criteria Account for the Street Impact Fee (SIF) 4 AUSTIN TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT TCM – Analysis Requirements Previous TCM Traffic Impact Analysis (TIA) New TCM Traffic Impact Analysis (TIA) Zoning Transportation Analysis (ZTA) Transportation Assessments (TA) Transportation Demand Management (TDM) 5 AUSTIN TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT When Do Things Happen? ZONING Zoning Transportation Analysis (ZTA) SITE PLAN Transportation Assessment (TA) orTraffic Impact Analysis (TIA) and Transportation Demand Management (TDM) BUILDING PERMIT Street Impact Fee (SIF) due ANNUAL REPORTING TDM Plan Compliance 6 AUSTIN TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT What Applies to Which Projects? Development Application (TIA Determination) ZONING CASE ZTA required if >2000 daily unadjusted trips SITE PLAN CASE TA required if >2000 but <5000 daily unadjusted trips & TDM plan required TIA required if >5000 daily unadjusted trips & TDM plan required 7 AUSTIN TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT ZTA Requirements Trip generation for most intensive use proposed Projected volumes analysis (site + background) • • • Site driveway access analysis • Anticipated TDM measures • Assessment of right-of-way/easement needs • Dedication of right-of-way (if known at zoning) 8 AUSTIN TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT Street Impact Fee (SIF) 9 AUSTIN TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT SIF Timeline SIF Ordinances Adopted Fee Collection Begins (New TCM Effective) Fee Collection grace period ends for TIAs approved before December 2020 Dec 2020 Jun 2022 Dec 2023 Jun 2021 Dec 2022 Report to Council on Review Fees Public-Facing SIF Dashboard 10 AUSTIN TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT SIF Concepts • Driven by State law • • Based on detailed study 17 Service Areas • Redefines Rough Proportionality (RP) to “SIF Max” • Eliminates mitigation “negotiations” • More transparent and predictable to development community 11 AUSTIN TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT • AMANDA programming Project prioritization – Council SIF Implementation member briefings • Stakeholder outreach • SIF guidelines (public) and SOPs (staff) • Fee collection – June 21, 2022 12 AUSTIN …
