Small Area Planning Joint Committee - April 13, 2022
Small Area Planning Joint Committee Regular Meeting of the Small Area Planning Joint Committee - This regular meeting will follow a hybrid format. Please see agenda for details. Public comment may be made in-person or over the telephone.
SMALL AREA PLANNING JOINT COMMITTEE APRIL 13, 2022 11:30 AM STREET-JONES BUILDING, ROOM 400A 1100 EAST 11TH STREET AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the committee may be participating by videoconference. 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 512-978-1725 or susan.watkins@austintexas.gov. CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Patrick Howard Jennifer Mushtaler James Shieh, Chair Jeffrey Thompson Cesar Acosta David King, Vice-Chair Betsy Greenberg (Planning Commission) (Planning Commission) (Planning Commission) (Planning Commission) (Zoning and Platting Commission) (Zoning and Platting Commission) (Zoning and Platting Commission) AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 3 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. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a. Approval of minutes from the December 8, 2021, Small Area Planning Joint Committee b. Approval of minutes from the February 9, 2022, Small Area Planning Joint Committee meeting. meeting. 2. OLD BUSINESS a. None. 3. NEW BUSINESS a. 90-92 Rainey Street - Reflectivity Variance in the Waterfront Overlay (SPC-2020- 0121C) - Discussion and possible action on a variance for reflectivity standards in the Rainey Street subdistrict of the Waterfront Overlay. 4. PUBLIC HEARINGS a. None 5. STAFF BRIEFINGS a. Housing and Planning Department Staff will brief the Committee on the status of the on- going Palm District Planning Initiative. b. Housing and Planning Department Staff will brief the Committee on the South Central Waterfront Overlay. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS 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 at the Housing susan.watkins@austintexas.gov for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Small Area Plan Joint Committee, please contact Susan Watkins at susan.watkins@austintexas.gov. and Planning Department, call Susan Watkins at
Palm District Planning Initiative Small Area Planning Joint Committee April 13, 2022 Content Background Study Area What We Heard Draft Vision Framework Next Steps Background and Study Area Develop a shared vision for a complex, culturally rich, and rapidly transforming part of downtown Austin. 4 5 Resolution 20190523-029 Palm School Negotiations Rainey Street District Fund Fifth Street Mexican American Heritage Corridor Convention Center Expansion District Planning Process Improved Connectivity 6 Project Team Project Leadership: • J. Rodney Gonzales, Assistant City Manager Executive Lead Core Project Team: • Mark Walters, Principal Planner • Jesse Gutierrez, Senior Planner • Susan Watkins, Senior Planner • Stevie Greathouse, Housing and Planning Project Lead • Jorge Rousselin, Housing and Planning Urban Design Lead Project Support: • HPD Urban Design Division • HPD Historic Preservation Office, Austin History Center • HPD Communications Team, Communications and Public Information Office • Martha Cotera (Information Systems DBA) Coordinating Departments: • Convention Center • Economic Development • Real Estate • Austin Transportation • Parks and Recreation • Watershed Protection • Office of Sustainability • Equity Office 7 Partners/Key Stakeholders • Downtown Austin Alliance • Waterloo Greenway • Travis County • Capital Metro • American Institute of Architects • UT School of Architecture • Texas Department of Transportation • Preservation Austin • Visit Austin • Our Austin Story • The Trail Foundation • Travis County Historical Commission • The Greater Austin Chamber of Commerce • Housing Authority of the City of Austin • Capital City Innovation • Movability • East Sixth Street Public Improvement District • Project Connect Advisory Net • Hispanic Austin Leadership • Hispanic Advocates Business Leadership of Austin Association • ESB-MACC • Mexic-Arte • La Peña • The Red River Cultural District • La Raza Roundtable • The Rainey Neighbors Association • The East Cesar Chavez NPCT • The Rainey Business Coalition • The Town Lake Neighborhood Association • The Austin History Center Association • The Greater Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Commissions ….and more • The Downtown Austin Neighborhood • City of Austin Boards and 8 WE ARE HERE 9 Overview Video What We Heard Participants • Visits to SpeakUp Austin! Webpage: 3,600 • Survey Responses: 337 • Visioning Forum Attendees: 151 • Targeted East Austin Outreach: 75 + (Individuals and Organizations) • AIA Event Participants: 60+ • Interactive Map Responses: 23 12 Survey Demographics 13 Survey and Visioning Forums Survey Responses …
SMALL AREA PLANNING JOINT COMMITTEE DECEMBER 8, 2021 11:30 AM STREET-JONES BUILDING, ROOM 400A 1100 EAST 11TH STREET CURRENT COMMITTEE MEMBERS: Patrick Howard Jennifer Mushtaler James Shieh, Chair Jeffrey Thompson Cesar Acosta David King, Vice-Chair Betsy Greenberg (Planning Commission) absent (Planning Commission) absent (Planning Commission) present (Planning Commission) present (Zoning and Platting Commission) absent (Zoning and Platting Commission) present (Zoning and Platting Commission) present DRAFT MINUTES CALL TO ORDER Chair Shieh called the meeting to order at 11:35am. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first three speakers who register to speak no later than noon the day before the meeting will be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. No citizens signed up to speak. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a. Approval of minutes from the June 2, 2021 and August 16, 2021 Small Area Planning Joint Committee meetings. (Discussion and/or Possible Action) On Commissioner King’s motion, Chair Shieh’s second, the June 2, 2021 and August 16, 2021, minutes were approved unanimously. 2. OLD BUSINESS a. None 3. NEW BUSINESS a. Approve 2022 Small Area Planning Meeting Schedule. The Committee will consider approving its regular meeting schedule for 2022. (Discussion and/or Possible Action) On Commissioner Greenberg’s motion, Commissioner Thompson’s second, the 2022 Small Area Planning Joint Committee Meeting Schedule was approved. The motion passed on a 4-0-0 vote with Commissioners Acosta, Howard and Mushtaler absent. b. 305 S. Congress PUD - Rezoning in Waterfront Overlay (C814-89-0003.02). The Applicant is proposing to amend the existing PUD ordinance to modify the permitted land uses and site development regulations. The Committee will review the proposed rezoning request from planned unit development-neighborhood plan (PUD-NP) to planned unit development-neighborhood plan (PUD-NP) in the South Shore subdistrict of the Waterfront Overlay. (Discussion and/or Possible Action) Jerry Rusthoven briefed the committee. Richard Suttle spoke on behalf of the PUD applicant, and discussion occurred. Following discussion, on Commissioner Thompson’s motion, Commissioner King’s second, the board unanimously approved a motion to recommend support of the PUD, while addressing several concerns regarding the development. Consideration and support of the relevant boards is recommended, including: the Environmental Commission, Parks and Recreation Board, and the South Central Waterfront Advisory Board, as well as staff recommendations. The board will discuss possible recommendations for a possible letter regarding the South Central Waterfront Plan at an upcoming meeting. The motion passed on a 4-0-0 vote with Commissioners Acosta, Howard and …
SMALL AREA PLANNING JOINT COMMITTEE WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 2022 11:30 AM PERMITTING AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER, ROOM 1401 and 1402 6310 WILHELMINA DELCO DRIVE Some members of the Small Area Plan Joint Committee may be participating by video conference. 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 512-978-1725 or susan.watkins@austintexas.gov. SPECIAL CALLED MEETING CURRENT COMMITTEE MEMBERS: Patrick Howard Jennifer Mushtaler James Shieh, Chair Jeffrey Thompson Cesar Acosta David King, Vice-Chair Betsy Greenberg (Planning Commission) (Planning Commission) (Planning Commission) (Planning Commission) (Zoning and Platting Commission) (Zoning and Platting Commission) (Zoning and Platting Commission) Members Absent Jennifer Mushtaler Staff in Attendance Mark Walters Susan Watkins Wendy Rhoades Members in Attendance Patrick Howard James Shieh, Chair Jeffrey Thompson Cesar Acosta David King, Vice-Chair Betsy Greenberg Applicants in Attendance Leah Bojo, Drenner Group Anaiah Johnson, Drenner Group DRAFT MINUTES CALL TO ORDER Chair Shieh called the meeting to order at 11:33 am with 5 members present. Commissioner Acosta joined the meeting at 11:40 am. Commissioner Howard left the meeting at 12:09 pm. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first three speakers who register to speak no later than noon the day before the meeting will be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. No speakers signed up to speak. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a. Approval of minutes from the December 8, 2021, Small Area Planning Joint Committee meeting. Approval of the December 8, 2021, minutes was postponed to a future meeting due to a revision. 2. OLD BUSINESS None NEW BUSINESS 3. a. 200 S. Congress - Rezoning in Waterfront Overlay (C14-99-0069.01). The Applicant is proposing amendments to the current Planned Development Agreement (PDA) site development standards. The Committee will review the proposed rezoning request in the South Shore subdistrict of the Waterfront Overlay. (Discussion and/or Possible Action) Wendy Rhoades briefed the committee. Leah Bojo spoke on behalf of the applicant and discussion occurred. Vote to close the public hearing: On Commissioner Greenberg’s motion, Commissioner Thompson’s second, the SAPJC voted to close the public hearing on a 5-0-0 vote with Commissioners Howard and Mushtaler absent. On Commissioner …
March 3, 2022 Via Electronic Delivery Ms. Denise Lucas Planning Development Center 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Dr Austin, Texas 78752 Dear Ms. Lucas: Re: SPC-2020-0121C – Reflectivity Variance Request for the 0.3673-acre property located at 90 Rainey Street in the City of Austin, Travis County, Texas (the “Property”). As representatives of the owner of the Property we respectfully submit this letter and enclosed materials as our request for a variance to LCD §25-2-721(E)(1) to allow glass with up to 25% reflectivity within the Rainey Street Subdistrict of the Waterfront Overlay. The intention of this variance request is to mitigate glare and solar heat gain effects from mirrored glass. The request also allows for superior glass, informed by current performance standards which consider transmittance and solar heat gain alongside reflectivity. The proposed glass will have a positive aesthetic impact on Austin’s skyline and is typical of contemporary construction in an urban center. If the variance is granted, the 25% maximum reflectivity will be restricted to segments of 90 Rainey above a 36’ “critical zone,” adhering to LEED pilot Bird Collision Deterrence standards and other best practices for bird collision deterrence. Additionally, the entirety of the garage podium has a reflectivity index of only 13.5% such that the building’s most reflective segments do not impact the ground-level, pedestrian experience. With this request, the building’s pedestrian scale and urban design remains unchanged, therefore, we believe this variance is consistent with the goals and policies of the Town Lake Corridor Study. The 90 Rainey project will enhance this area’s integration with the Ann and Roy Butler Hike-and-Bike Trail and natural environment of Town Lake. The proposed glass provides a sheen on a pedestrian-focused building that welcomes its residents to Austin’s waterfront. The variance is also reasonable, requesting only the minimum required by the performance needs of the building. Please let me know if you need any more information about this project or this request. Sincerely, Amanda Swor Page 2 cc: Renee Johns, Development Services Department (via electronic delivery)
South Central Waterfront Regulating Plan Small Area Planning Joint Committee April 13, 2022 Greg Dutton – Housing and Planning Content Background Regulating Plan How will it work? What will it do? What will it not do? Gives and gets Other Considerations Next Steps Waterfront Planning Background Town Lake Corridor Study (1985) Established principles to protect and promote shoreline Waterfront Overlay (1986) Incorporated into code (LDC) Determines what can or cannot be developed Waterfront Planning Advisory Board (2012) How to advance principles of TLCS South Central Waterfront small area plan initiated (2013) 3 4 5 Framework Plan (2016) 6 Overall Process Regulating Plan Creation Incorporation into LDC (Adoption) 7 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 8 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 9 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 1 0 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 1 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 Additional land uses Additional floor area No site area requirements No minimum parking required 1 2 Other Considerations TIRZ in process Project Connect: Blue Line stop (above ground) + bridge Orange Line stop (underground) Changed market since 2016 Acuña ruling 1 3 Next Steps Regulating plan: Concepts: April/May 2022 Draft code: June 2022 Adoption: July/August 2022 TIRZ: late summer 2022 20% Affordable Housing Gap Finance 1 4
