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SMALL AREA PLANNING JOINT COMMITTEE Wednesday, April 12, 2023 11:30 AM Permitting and Development Center (PDC), Rm. 2205 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Drive Austin, TX 78752 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- 974-3119 or lisa.rodriguez@austintexas.gov. CURRENT COMMITTEE MEMBERS: Patrick Howard Jennifer Mushtaler Jeffrey Thompson Cesar G. Acosta Ryan A. Johnson Betsy Greenberg (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 by noon (12:00 PM) the day before 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. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Small Area Planning Joint Committee’s Special Called Meeting on October 19, 2022. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 2. Discussion and possible action to elect a Chair and Vice-Chair. 1 3. 4. Discussion and possible action on 200 S. Congress - Rezoning in Waterfront Overlay (C14-2023-0015). The Applicant is proposing an amendment 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. Agent: Leah M. Bojo (Drenner Group). Discussion and possible action on Hyatt West - Rezoning in Waterfront Overlay (C814- 06-0106.03). The Applicant is proposing an amendment to the current Planned Unit Development (PUD). The Committee will review the proposed rezoning request in the South Shore subdistrict of the Waterfront Overlay. Agent: Leah M. Bojo (Drenner Group). 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 call Mark Walters at the Housing and Planning Department, at 512-974-7695, for additional information; TTY users …
SAPJC_April-12-2023_Approved-Minutes — original pdf
SMALL AREA JOINT PLANNING COMMITTEE SPECIAL CALLED MEETING MINUTES APRIL 12, 2023 The SMALL AREA JOINT PLANNING COMMITTEE convened in a Special Called Meeting on April 12, 2023, at the Permitting and Development Center, Room 2103, 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Dr. in Austin, Texas. Presiding Officer Greenberg called the Small Area Joint Planning Committee Meeting to order at 11:32a.m. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance: Patrick Howard Jennifer Mushtaler Cesar Acosta Ryan Johnson Betsy Greenberg Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Patrick B. Howard, Commissioners Greenwood, and Mushtaler; Commissioner Johnson joined at 11:38am. 1. 2. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL No public communication occurred. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Approve the minutes of the Small Area Planning Joint Committee Regular Meeting on October 19, 2022. The minutes from the meeting of October 22, 2022, were approved with the amendment to include the approved meeting schedule, on Commissioner Mushtaler’s motion, Commissioner Howard’s second, on a 5-0 vote. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS Discussion and possible action to elect a Chair and Vice Chair. On Commissioner Acosta’s motion, Commissioner Mushtaler’s second, Commissioner Greenberg was nominated as Chair and unanimously selected to serve. 1 On Commissioner Mushtaler’s motion, Commissioner Greenberg’s second, Commissioner Howard was nominated as Vice Chair and unanimously selected to serve. 3. Discussion and possible action on 200 S. Congress - Rezoning in Waterfront Overlay (C14- 2023-0015). The Applicant is proposing an amendment 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. Agent: Leah M. Bojo (Drenner Group). Leah Bojo presented. Following discussion, on Commissioner Mushtaler’s motion, Commissioner Howard’s second, the request was unanimously approved to be forwarded to the Planning Commission with no recommendation. 4. Discussion and possible action on Hyatt West - Rezoning in Waterfront Overlay (C814-06- 0106.03). The Applicant is proposing an amendment to the current Planned Unit Development (PUD). The Committee will review the proposed rezoning request in the South Shore subdistrict of the Waterfront Overlay. Agent: Leah M. Bojo (Drenner Group). Leah Bojo presented. On Commissioner Acosta’s motion, Commissioner Mushtaler’s second, the motion was approved to recommend to the Planning Commission to amend the PUD to eliminate parking minimums. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Discussion and action on Small Area Planning initiatives specific to areas of fastest population growth, especially unplanned areas. ADJOURNMENT Chair Greenberg adjourned the meeting at 12:17pm without objection. The minutes were approved at the June …
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SMALL AREA JOINT PLANNING COMMITTEE SPECIAL CALLED MEETING DRAFT MINUTES OCTOBER 19, 2022 The SMALL AREA JOINT PLANNING COMMITTEE convened in a Special Called Meeting on October 19, 2022, at the Permitting and Development Center, Room 2103, 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Dr. in Austin, Texas. Chair Shieh called the Small Area Joint Planning Committee Meeting to order at 11:48a.m. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance: James Shieh, Chair Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Vice Chair King, and Commissioners Greenberg, Howard, and Thompson PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL No members of the public signed up to speak. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Approve the minutes of the Small Area Planning Joint Committee Regular Meeting on April 13, 2022. On Commissioner Thompson’s motion, Commissioner King’s second, the April 13, 2022, minutes were unanimously approved. STAFF BRIEFINGS Staff briefing regarding the Palm District Plan (Mark Walters, Housing and Planning Department) Stevie Greathouse gave the briefing. 1. 2. 1 DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 3. Discussion and possible action to approve the Small Area Planning Joint Committee’s 2023 meeting schedule On Commissioner King’s motion, Commissioner Greenberg’s second, the Small Area Planning Joint Committee’s 2023 meeting schedule was unanimously approved. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS • Staff update on existing planning initiatives and plans for future initiatives ADJOURNMENT Chair Shieh adjourned the meeting at 1:00p.m. without objection. After minutes have been approved, include the following statement before uploading to BCIC: The minutes were approved at the DATE meeting on BOARD MEMBER’s motion, BOARD MEMBER second on a (vote count) vote. 2
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SAPJC__SpecialCalledAgenda_Oct19_2022 — original pdf
1. SPECIAL CALLED MEETING of the SMALL AREA PLANNING JOINT COMMITTEE (SAPJC) OCTOBER 19, 2022 11:30 AM PERMITTING AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER, ROOM 2103 6310 WILHELMINA DELCO DR. AUSTIN, TX 78752 Some members of the SAPJC may be participating by videoconference. Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via 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 by telephone. To register to speak remotely, call or email Mark Walters, 512-974-7695, mark.walters@austintexas.gov. CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS/COMMISSIONERS: James Shieh, Chair David King, Vice Chair Cesar G. Acosta Jeffrey L. Thompson Jennifer Mushtaler Patrick B. Howard Betsy Greenberg AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 3 speakers signed up by noon (12:00 PM) the day before 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. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Approve the minutes of the Small Area Planning Joint Committee’s Regular Meeting on April 13, 2022 Staff briefing regarding the Palm District Plan (Mark Walters, Housing and Planning Department) Discussion and possible action to approve the Small Area Planning Joint Committee’s 2023 meeting schedule STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. 3. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 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 call Mark Walters at the Housing and Planning Department, at 512-974-7695, for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Small Area Planning Joint Committee, please contact Mark Walters at 512-974-7695 or mark.walters@austintexas.gov.
SAPJC 2023 Meeting Schedule — original pdf
Small Area Planning Joint Committee 2023 Meeting Schedule Planning and Development Center (PDC) 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Dr, Austin, TX 78752 Time: 11:30 AM Location: Room, TBD Schedule: February 1, 2023 April 12, 2023 June 7, 2023 August 9, 2023 October 4, 2023 December 13, 2023
SAPJC_April 13_2022_Draft-Minutes — original pdf
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. Members Absent Jennifer Mushtaler CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Members in Attendance Patrick Howard James Shieh, Chair Jeffrey Thompson Cesar Acosta David King, Vice-Chair Betsy Greenberg Staff in Attendance Mark Walters Susan Watkins Stevie Greathouse Greg Dutton Laura Keating Victor Cortes DRAFT MINUTES CALL TO ORDER: Chair Shieh called the meeting to order at 11:40 AM. 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. 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. King clarifies minutes: On Commissioner King’s motion, Commissioner Thompson’s second, the committee unanimously voted to approve the December 8, 2021, minutes as amended. b. Approval of minutes from the February 9, 2022, Small Area Planning Joint Committee meeting. On Commissioner King’s motion, Commissioner Thompson’s second, the committee unanimously voted to approve the February 9, 2022, minutes. 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. • Amanda Swor (Drenner Group) presented on behalf of the applicant. • On Commissioner Acosta’s motion, Commissioner Greenberg’s second, the commission voted to close the public hearing. • The variance request was discussed. Commissioner King made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Greenburg, that the variance request be forwarded to the Planning Commission without a recommendation with information from staff regarding potential impacts on adjacent buildings, bird-friendly design, transmittance, reflectivity, LEED best practices and energy efficiency. 4. PUBLIC HEARINGS a. None 5. STAFF BRIEFINGS Stevie Greathouse presented. Waterfront Overlay. Greg Dutton presented. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS a. Housing …
Item2_PalmPlan_PublicReview_DRAFT_1014_reduced_Part1 — original pdf
PALM DISTRICT PLAN Public Review DRAFT 10/14/2022 TABLE OF CONTENTS EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 1 INTRODUCTION 3 EQUITY FRAMEWORK 4 HISTORY 6 EXISTING CONDITIONS 24 ENGAGEMENT SUMMARY 36 VISION STATEMENT 40 VISION FRAMEWORK 41 KEY OPPORTUNITY SITES 42 DESIRED OUTCOMES 47 SCENARIOS 52 IMPLEMENTATION 59 RECOMMENDATIONS 60 LOOKING FORWARD 69 Appendices A1 The Palm District: Austin’s Cultural Hub - AIA Communities by Design Report A2 Listening Report for Palm District Visioning Phase A3 Palm District Existing Conditions Report A4 Palm District Planning City Council Resolution EXECUTIVE SUMMARY In 2019 the Austin City Council directed staff (Resolution No. 20190523-029) to develop a small area plan for the eastern edge of Downtown: the Palm District. Initial work on the plan began in the latter part of 2019 and early 2020, but was halted by the global COVID-19 pandemic. As 2020 wound down, staff resumed work on the project by developing and refining background documents, designing the public engagement strategy and planning process, conducting preliminary stakeholder outreach, and preparing for the formal kickoff of the planning prosses in May 2021. Beginning in 2019, Housing and Planning Department Staff convened a City of Austin Palm District Planning Team comprised of representatives from multiple City Departments including Convention Center, Parks and Recreation, Watershed Protection, Transportation, Sustainability, Economic Development, Real Estate, and the Corridor Program Office to provide input and review key deliverables throughout the process. HPD staff also met regularly with representatives from the Downtown Austin Alliance and Waterloo Greenway, as well as Travis County staff, and other key community stakeholders serving as partners in support of the planning process. The Palm District planning process employed a five phase planning process: • Pre-Planning—The project team researched the Palm District in preparation of developing the plan. • Visioning—The project team engaged community and developed a draft vision and outline for the plan. • Active Planning—Staff used the draft vision to identify recommendations and to develop multiple scenarios for the Palm District. As part of their partnership with the City in support of this process, the Downtown Austin Alliance engaged a professional urban design firm, Asakura Robinson, to assist with outreach, focus group facilitation, development of possible future scenarios and a preferred scenario for the draft plan. • Draft Review—Staff developed the draft plan with guidance from city and key stakeholder partners and released the draft for public review and comments. • Plan Adoption—During this time staff will review …
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33 Public Review Draft Palm District Plan 34 Public Review Draft Palm District Plan 35 Public Review Draft Palm District Plan ENGAGEMENT SUMMARY The Housing and Planning Department led an outreach and engagement process bringing together the thoughts and ideas of a broad range of community stakeholders and institutional partners to inform and develop the goals and future vision for the Palm District. This robust community engagement strategy was grounded using an equity lens. Intentional steps were taken to elevate the voices of community members that have cultural and historic ties to the district, some of whom no longer live in the vicinity of the district due to gentrification and displacement caused in part by past planning decisions. It must be noted that early engagement efforts were entirely moved online due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Organizational Briefings and Inter-agency Coordination Beginning in 2019, staff held regular briefing meetings with various city boards and commissions, key city departments, external organizations, and community-based organizations and invited them to participate in the planning process. City departments and external partners were consulted on the various products created throughout the planning process including the draft Vision Framework, American Institute of Architects workshops, the framework desired outcomes, preferred scenarios, and plan document. Targeted Outreach to East Austin Thought Leaders In late Summer 2021, Martha P. Cotera (dba Information Systems Development) was contracted to engage East Austin community members with cultural and historic bonds to the Palm District. A series of interviews, focus groups, and small group meetings were held with East Austin Mexican- American community leaders, current and former elected officials, Palm School alumni, Rainey Street Historic District residents and advocates, and current and former East Austin residents. Also targeted were organizations such as Raza Roundtable, PODER, HABLA and Nuestro Grupo/Academia Cuauhtli, Mexic Arte Museum, La Peña, with well documented involvement in the district. The interviewers gathered interviewees’ stories, desires, and thoughts about the Palm School and Park, the Rainey Street Neighborhood, Waterloo Greenway, the potential 5th Street Heritage Corridor, and other aspects of the Palm District. From her work with the East Austin stakeholder groups, Martha Cotera produced an in-depth report that includes a historic framework outlining the Mexican-American contributions and political efforts in the City of Austin and in the planning area specifically. The report includes the challenges of both displacement and the work of advocacy for the preservation of historic and cultural features …
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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
Item 5a_Palm District Planning Initiative_SAPJC_Austin_4 13 2022 — original pdf
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 …
Item1a_SAPJC_December8_2021_DraftMinutes — original pdf
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 …
Item1b_SAPJC_February 9_2022_Draft_Minutes — original pdf
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 …
Item3a_90 Rainey Variance Request Letter 2022.03.03 — original pdf
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)
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Item 5b_SCW Reg Plan SAPJC 041322 — original pdf
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