SMALL AREA PLANNING JOINT COMMITTEE SPECIAL CALLED MEETING Wednesday, February 19, 2020 11:30 A.M. ONE TEXAS CENTER (OTC), ROOM 500 505 BARTON SPRINGS ROAD AUSTIN, TEXAS DRAFT MINUTES COMMITTEE MEMBERS IN ATTENDANCE: Claire Hempel James Shieh, Chair Jeffrey Thompson Ana Aguirre David King, Vice-Chair Ellen Ray Public in Attendance Dale Glover Amanda Morrow Richard Suttle (Planning Commission) (Planning Commission) (Planning Commission) (Zoning and Platting Commission) (Zoning and Platting Commission) (Zoning and Platting Commission) Staff Present Matt Dugan — PAZ Jeff Engstrom — PAZ Mark Graham – PAZ Jorge Rousselin – PAZ CALL TO ORDER Chair Shieh called the meeting to order at 11:31 AM 1. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first three 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. 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a. Approval of minutes from the December 11, 2019 regular Small Area Planning Joint Committee meeting. Commissioner Ray moved approval of the minutes from the December 11, 2019 meeting of the Small Area Planning Joint Committee with a second by Commissioner Aguirre. Approved on a 6-0 vote. 3. OLD BUSINESS a. None 4. NEW BUSINESS 1 a. 97 Red River St; 604 Driskill St; 701 and 705 E Cesar Chavez St – Rezoning in Waterfront Overlay (C14-2019-0138) — The Committee will review a proposed rezoning of a vacant lot from CBD-CURE to CBD-CURE in the Rainey Subdistrict of the Waterfront Overlay. (Discussion and/or Possible Action) Motion by Hempel, 2nd by Thompson, to adopt staff recommendation for approval of CBD-CURE zoning with eligibility to apply for Downtown Density Bonus Program for a Floor Area Ratio exceeding 10:1. Motion approved on a 6-0 vote, with Howard absent. b. Imagine Austin Regional Centers Status — The Committee will discuss large scale developments and planning efforts in the vicinity of Imagine Austin Regional Centers. (Discussion and/or Possible Action) Motion by Thompson, 2nd by Hempel to direct staff to report back to the Commission on 1) what rules/planning tools can the city enforce outside of city limits; 2) what entities are planning in Austin’s ETJ and what are their purviews; and 3) what is the structure of regional planning entities in other Texas metro areas, and what grant funds are they taking advantage of. 5. PUBLIC HEARINGS a. None 6. STAFF BRIEFINGS a. None 7. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT Chair …
1. What planning authority does Austin have in our ETJ? What parts of the LDC apply outside of city limits? Do our utilities and ATD have plans for where streets and utilities should go? Austin has city limits and also a planning jurisdiction. The scope of Imagine Austin includes the entire planning jurisdiction. Austin city limits are made up of full purpose and limited purpose jurisdictions. Within city limits, Austin has full planning and land development controls. This means that all development must be in adherence to the adopted zoning and development requirements as contained in Austin Title 25, the land development code. Austin’s planning jurisdiction extends beyond city limits and includes the City’s extraterritorial jurisdiction (ETJ). Some development regulations do extend into ETJ, but not those that determine zoning and land use. Development in the ETJ must adhere to water quality and water detention and other health-related regulations that local governments may adopt for the subdivision of land. In addition, limited-scope site plan regulations may apply to development in the ETJ, though the review is significantly pared-down compared with site plans in the City’s full and limited purpose jurisdiction. In ETJ that is in Travis County, development is governed by Title 30. That title establishes a process for Austin and Travis County to jointly administer development regulations. Development in the ETJ that is in other counties besides Travis is governed by processes established in interlocal agreements. More information about ETJ can be found here: https://www.tml.org/DocumentCenter/View/1336/ETJ---September-2019-update- to-2019-05-PDF 2. What entities are engaged in regional planning outside of the city, and what is their purview? How are we coordinating with them on implementing Imagine Austin? The Capital Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (CAMPO) is the Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) for Bastrop, Burnet, Caldwell, Hays, Travis, and Williamson Counties. MPOs are federally required throughout the country in areas with a population of 50,000 or more and are required to produce a 20+ year transportation plan, called a Regional Transportation Plan (RTP), and a four-year planning document called the Transportation Improvement Program (TIP). CAMPO recently adopted the 2045 RTP in May 2020. In Alignment with Imagine Austin, CAMPO’s 2045 Plan evaluates regional activity centers and how they impact the overall transit system (p. 16-17). Many regional jurisdictions use CAMPO’s population and growth projections to plan for future development. The Capital Area Council of Governments (CAPCOG) was created June 26, 1970, pursuant to the Regional …
Goodwill Store 2411 LAKE AUSTIN BLVD SP-2019-0171C Variance Request Small Area Planning Joint Committee – Item 3a Goodwill Store Lake Austin • In 2019, Goodwill Central Texas served over 11,000 people • Relocation of Lake Austin store • Stores provide revenue & work experience for people they serve Variance Request • University/Deep Eddy Subdistrict. • Outside primary (300’) & secondary (+100’) setbacks • Site is >550 Feet Landward • Requirement: Maximum IC = 40% Variance Request Variance Request • Request: Variance to Exceed 40% IC per Waterfront Overlay Regulations • Existing IC = 89% • Proposed IC = 83% • Requested IC Limit = 88% Future driveway approach on Hearn Street requires UT approval Net Reduction of Impervious Cover Existing Conditions • Existing Service Station • 8’ ROW dedication along Lake Austin Blvd. • 2’ ROW dedication along Foster Avenue • Setbacks from overhead utilities on Lake Austin Blvd., Hearn Street & Foster Ave. Proposed Project View from Lake Austin Blvd. Gross Site Area 0.366 acres, 15, 928 sq. ft. Existing Zoning GR-NP Watershed Lady Bird Lake Watershed Ordinance Current Code Water Quality Treatment Sedimentation, Filtration, Rain Garden Other Amenities Shaded sidewalks along Lake Austin Blvd Sidewalks along Foster Avenue Restoration to pre-development grades Proposed Project View from Lake Austin Blvd. *Street trees not shown Proposed Project Perspective from corner of Hearn & Foster Proposed Project Perspective from corner of Lake Austin Blvd. & Hearn Street Questions?
M E M O R A N D U M July 28, 2020 Mayor and Council J. Rodney Gonzales, Assistant City Manager Land Development Code (LDC) Revision Status Update TO: FROM: DATE: SUBJECT: This memo provides a brief update on the Land Development Code (LDC) Revision. A Request for Council Action (RCA) for a contract with Peter J. Park, LLC for urban planning consulting services in an amount not to exceed $210,000 is scheduled for consideration on your July 30, 2020 City Council agenda. The contract is for the continuation of consulting services to assist City staff with urban planning, including the drafting of the LDC Revision. Mr. Park will advise the LDC Revision Team on city planning activities that implement the district-level planning and other related code revision activities In August, the LDC Revision Team will complete reference documents reflecting Council direction on the LDC Revision taken prior to the district court’s order in Acuña v. City of Austin as well as an accompanying staff report. The purpose of these documents is to have a point of reference for the project and/or planning processes at a future date. Parallel to this effort, the LDC team will collaborate with planning staff from various departments (including but not limited to the Planning & Zoning Department, Neighborhood Housing and Community Development, Transportation, and Parks & Recreation) to develop options for future planning processes consistent with sound planning principles and with Council’s May 2, 2019 direction. In October, LDC Leadership staff will schedule meetings with each council office to discuss the reference documents and staff report and draft options for future planning as well as potential next steps for the LDC Revision. Should you have any questions concerning this update, please contact Annick Beaudet at Annick.Beaudet@austintexas.gov. xc: Spencer Cronk, City Manager CMO Executive Team
SMALL AREA PLANNING JOINT COMMITTEE SPECIAL CALLED MEETING Wednesday, February 19, 2020 11:30 A.M. ONE TEXAS CENTER (OTC), ROOM 500 505 BARTON SPRINGS ROAD AUSTIN, TEXAS CURRENT COMMITTEE MEMBERS: Claire Hempel Patrick Howard James Shieh, Chair Jeffrey Thompson Ana Aguirre David King, Vice-Chair Ellen Ray (Planning Commission) (Planning Commission) (Planning Commission) (Planning Commission) (Zoning and Platting Commission) (Zoning and Platting Commission) (Zoning and Platting Commission) CALL TO ORDER AGENDA CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first three 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 11, 2019 regular Small Area Planning Joint Committee a. 97 Red River St; 604 Driskill St; 701 and 705 E Cesar Chavez St – Rezoning in Waterfront Overlay (C14-2019-0138) — The Committee will review a proposed rezoning of a vacant lot from CBD-CURE to CBD-CURE in the Rainey Subdistrict of the Waterfront Overlay. (Discussion and/or Possible Action) b. Imagine Austin Regional Centers Status — The Committee will discuss large scale developments and planning efforts in the vicinity of Imagine Austin Regional Centers. (Discussion and/or Possible Action) meeting. 2. OLD BUSINESS a. None 3. NEW BUSINESS 1 4. PUBLIC HEARINGS a. None 5. STAFF BRIEFINGS a. None 6. 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 before the meeting date. Please call Jeff Engstrom at Planning and Zoning Department, at 512-974-1621, for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Small Area Planning Joint Committee, please contact Jeff Engstrom at 512- 974-1621. 2
SMALL AREA PLANNING JOINT COMMITTEE Wednesday, December 11, 2019 11:30 A.M. ONE TEXAS CENTER (OTC), ROOM 500 505 BARTON SPRINGS ROAD AUSTIN, TEXAS (Planning Commission) (Planning Commission) (Planning Commission) (Zoning and Platting Commission) (Zoning and Platting Commission) (Zoning and Platting Commission) COMMITTEE MEMBERS in Attendance: Claire Hempel James Shieh, Chair Jeffrey Thompson Ana Aguirre David King, Vice-Chair Ellen Ray Public in Attendance Amanda Swor Kate Kniejski Jonathan McKee Leah Bojo Brandon Townsend Drew Raffaele Bruce Wiland Lorraine Atherton David Piper Jean Pierre Trou Staff Present Stevie Greathouse — PAZ Jeff Engstrom — PAZ Heather Chaffin – PAZ Nefertitti Jackmon – NHCD Jonathan Tomko – NHCD Julia Campbell – NHCD CALL TO ORDER Chair Shieh called the meeting to order at 11:31 AM. 1. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first three 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. 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a. Approval of minutes from the August 14, 2019 regular Small Area Planning Joint Committee meeting. Commissioner Thompson moved approval of the minutes from the August 14, 2019 meeting of the Small Area Planning Joint Committee with a second by Commissioner Aguirre. Approved on a 6-0 vote. 3. OLD BUSINESS 1 a. None 4. NEW BUSINESS a. C814-2018-0121 – 218 S. Lamar Planned Unit Development (218 S. Lamar Blvd) — The Committee will review the proposed Planned Unit Development for 218 S. Lamar, case # C814-2018-0121 . (Discussion and/or Possible Action) Heather Chaffin presented the staff report. Amanda Swor presented on behalf of the applicant. Motion by Thompson, 2nd by Hempel, to approve Zoning staff’s recommendation for approval. Amendment by King recommending maximize affordability for lower Median Family Income ranges. (Amendment accepted and passed 6-0). Motion passed on a 5 – 1 vote (King against, Howard absent). b. SP-2018-0472C - 44East (44 East Ave) — The applicant is seeking a variance to the Waterfront Overlay Combining District section 25-2-721(E)(1) regulations pertaining to the prohibition of mirrored glass or glare producing glass surface building materials. (Discussion and/or Possible Action) Leah Bojo presented to Committee regarding the variance request. Motion by Hempel, 2nd by Thompson, to accept DSD’s staff conditional recommendation for approval, with the further recommendation to meet LEED bird-friendly standards for the building podium and to work with staff on bird-friendly design for the tower. Approved on …
C14-2019-0138 1 ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET CASE: C14-2019-0138 – Block 190 DISTRICT: 9 ZONING FROM: CBD-CURE ADDRESS: 97 Red River; 604 Driskill Street; 701, 705 East Cesar Chavez Street PROPERTY OWNER: Waller Creek Owners, LLC (Tony Curp) TO: CBD-CURE with a change to a condition of zoning. SITE AREA: 1.3968 acres AGENT: Armbrust & Brown, PLLC (Richard T. Suttle, Jr.) CASE MANAGER: Mark Graham 512-974-3574, mark.graham@austintexas.gov STAFF RECOMMENDATION: The Staff recommendation is to grant central business district-central urban redevelopment (CBD-CURE) combining district with a change in a condition of zoning. The change is to clarify that the subject property is eligible to apply for the Downtown Density Bonus Program (DDBP) for a Floor to Area Ratio (FAR) exceeding 10:1. For a summary of the basis of staff’s recommendation, see case manager comments below. Small Area Planning Joint Committee February 19, 2020 PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: February 25, 2020 CITY COUNCIL ACTION: March 12, 2020 ORDINANCE NUMBER: ISSUES No issues have been identified for this request. CASE MANAGER COMMENTS While the subject 1.4 acre (60,844 square foot) tract, locally known as 97 Red River Street, currently provides parking in the Rainey Street District, the applicant seeks zoning for an office or hotel building that with density bonuses could exceed 900,000 square feet. The rezoning application also lists a mix of accessory uses including a grocery and other retail and restaurant tenants. C14-2019-0138 2 Although the current zoning on the property provides Floor to Area Ratio (FAR) of 10:1, the owner requests the right to seek the 15:1 FAR. The higher limit is available in the Rainy Street District of the Waterfront Overlay through the Downtown Density Bonus Program. The proposed rezoning is intended to clarify that the property owner could seek increased Floor Area Ratios up to the 15:1 limit. The applicant requests keeping the existing CURE entitlements including a 10:1 FAR, and adding the option, clearly stated in the ordinance, to apply for more FAR through the Downtown Business Development Program. Background In the year 2000, when the CBD-CURE zoning was granted for the subject tract, the CBD base zone district permitted 8:1 FAR by right. Through the CURE combining district the property was awarded an additional 2 FAR for a total of 10:1 FAR. The CBD-CURE ordinance (001214-104) Part 2 number 1 contains the statement: “Development of the Property may not exceed a Floor to Area Ratio (FAR) …
1 SMALL AREA PLANNING JOINT COMMITTEE Wednesday, December 11, 2019 11:30 A.M. ONE TEXAS CENTER (OTC), ROOM 500 505 BARTON SPRINGS ROAD AUSTIN, TEXAS CURRENT COMMITTEE MEMBERS: Claire Hempel (Planning Commission) Patrick Howard (Planning Commission) James Shieh, Chair (Planning Commission) Jeffrey Thompson (Planning Commission) Ana Aguirre (Zoning and Platting Commission) David King, Vice-Chair (Zoning and Platting Commission) Ellen Ray (Zoning and Platting Commission) AGENDA CALL TO ORDER 1. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first three 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. 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a. Approval of minutes from the August 14, 2019 regular Small Area Planning Joint Committee meeting. 3. OLD BUSINESS a. None 4. NEW BUSINESS a. C814-2018-0121 – 218 S. Lamar Planned Unit Development (218 S. Lamar Blvd) — The Committee will review the proposed Planned Unit Development for 218 S. Lamar, case # C814-2018-0121 . (Discussion and/or Possible Action) b. SP-2018-0472C - 44East (44 East Ave) — The applicant is seeking a variance to the Waterfront Overlay Combining District section 25-2-721(E)(1) regulations pertaining to the prohibition of mirrored glass or glare producing glass surface building materials. (Discussion and/or Possible Action) 2 c. Approve 2020 Meeting Schedule — The Committee will adopt its 2019 meeting schedule. (Discussion and/or Possible Action) 5. PUBLIC HEARINGS a. None 6. STAFF BRIEFINGS a. Housing Displacement Mitigation Strategies – Presenting staff: Nefertitti Jackmon & Jonathan Tomko of Neighborhood Housing and Community Development Department (512- 974-3196), Nefertitti.Jackmon@austintexas.gov (Discussion and/or Possible Action) b. Waller Creek/Palm District Planning Initiative – Presenting staff: Stevie Greathouse (512-974-7226), Stevie.Greathouse@austintexas.gov (Discussion and/or Possible Action) 7. 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 before the meeting date. Please call Jeff Engstrom at Planning and Zoning Department, at 512-974-1621, for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Small Area Planning Joint Committee, please contact Jeff Engstrom at 512-974-1621.
1 MINUTES SMALL AREA PLANNING JOINT COMMITTEE Wednesday, August 14, 2019 11:30 A.M. ONE TEXAS CENTER (OTC), ROOM 500 505 BARTON SPRINGS ROAD AUSTIN, TEXAS COMMITTEE MEMBERS in Attendance: James Shieh, Chair (Planning Commission) Jeffrey Thompson (Planning Commission) Ana Aguirre (Zoning and Platting Commission) David King, Vice-Chair (Zoning and Platting Commission) Staff Present Stevie Greathouse — PAZ Jeff Engstrom — PAZ Anne Milne – PAZ Wendy Rhoades – PAZ Public in Attendance Amanda Swor Susana Alanza David Piper Lorraine Atherton Bruce Wiland Steve Drenner Kate Kniejski Ben Turner CALL TO ORDER Chair Shieh called the meeting to order at 11:31 AM. 1. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Lorraine Atherton spoke against granting a PUD for 218 S. Lamar, as it does not meet the minimum site requirements. 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a. Approval of minutes from the June 5, 2019 regular Small Area Planning Joint Committee meeting. 2 3. OLD BUSINESS a. None 4. NEW BUSINESS a. East Riverside Corridor Discussion – The Committee will discuss the East Riverside Corridor Master Plan's current impact on displacement and affordability, and possible future polices that can mitigate adverse impacts. (Discussion and/or Possible Action) Susana Almanza presented to the Committee regarding the impacts of new development in the East Riverside Corridor overlay district, and the need for policies to mitigate displacement. Chair Shieh moved to request that Staff look into creating a toolkit to chart mechanisms to combat displacement. 2nd by Commissioner Aguirre, passed on a 4-0 vote (Goff, Hempel, Howard not in attendance). b. 211 S. Lamar Boulevard and 1211 West Riverside Drive Planned Unit Development in Waterfront Overlay (C814-2012-0160.01) — The Committee will review the proposed changes to a Planned Unit Development for 211 S. Lamar Boulevard and 1211 West Riverside Drive (Butler Shores Waterfront Overlay District), case # C814-2012-0160.01. (Discussion and/or Possible Action) Wendy Rhoades presented the staff report. Steve Drenner presented on behalf of the applicant. Motion by Thompson, 2nd by Shieh, to forward the case to Planning Commission with No Recommendation, with individual Commissioners to submit their comments to staff no later than August 21st to be forwarded to Planning Commission. Motion approved on a 4-0 vote (Goff, Hempel, Howard not in attendance). 5. PUBLIC HEARINGS a. None 6. STAFF BRIEFINGS a. None 7. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT Chair Shieh Adjourned the meeting at 1:43 PM.
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET CASE: C814-2018-0121 -- 218 South Lamar DISTRICT: 5 ZONING FROM: CS-V TO: PUD ADDRESS: 218 South Lamar Boulevard Southbound SITE AREA: 1.260 Acres PROPERTY OWNER: Michael Pfluger, William Reid Pfluger & the Pfluger Spousal Irrevocable Trust, Reid Pfluger- Trustee AGENT: Drenner Group, PC (Amanda Swor) CASE MANAGER: Heather Chaffin (512-974-2122; heather.chaffin@austintexas.gov) STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff supports the Applicant’s request for PUD zoning on the property, with the addition of a public restrictive covenant (RC) to attach the Transportation Mitigation Memo (Exhibit F). For a summary of the basis of Staff’s recommendation, see pages 4 & 5. ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: December 4, 2019: TO RECOMMEND THE PUD REZONING AS REQUESTED BY APPLICANT (9-1-1). [K. Coyne- 1st, R. Nill- 2nd, P. Thompson- Nay, P. Maceo- Abstained] SMALL AREA PLANNING JOINT COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION: December 11, 2019: PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: December 17, 2019: CITY COUNCIL ACTION: January 23, 2019: ORDINANCE NUMBER: C814-2018-0121 Page 2 CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: Existing Conditions. The subject property is a 1.260 acre lot at the northwest corner of South Lamar Boulevard Southbound and Toomey Road. The property is zoned CS-V and is currently developed with a Schlotzsky’s restaurant. The property is located in the Butler Shores subdistrict of the Waterfront Overlay. Immediately to the north and west of the property are City of Austin Parks and Recreation Department (PARD) park and related facilities including ZACH Theatre facilities, the People’s Plaza, and PARD offices. The PARD property is primarily zoned P-Public except for small portions that are zoned CS and CS-1. Across Toomey Road to the south is the Cole Building, a mixed use building with apartments, restaurant, retail, and other pedestrian-oriented land uses. Further south are properties zoned CS and CS-V with a mix of commercial uses including hotel, retail, and more. Southwest of the rezoning tract are properties with a mix of commercial uses including City offices and facilities. East of the subject property, across Lamar Boulevard, are properties zoned CS-1 and CS that are developed with a Bridges on the Park condominiums and a mix of commercial uses including personal services, retail, and more. Northeast of the proposed rezoning tract at the southeast corner of Riverside Drive and South Lamar Boulevard Northbound is 211 South Lamar, also known as Taco PUD. Please refer to Exhibits A and B – Zoning Map and Aerial Exhibit. The focus of the Applicant’s request is to increase …
Bird-Friendly Building Design Cover rendering and photo this page: The new Bridge for Laboratory Sciences building at Vassar College, designed by Richard Olcott/Ennead Architects, redefines the identity of the sciences on the College’s historic campus and provides technologically advanced facilities for students, faculty, and researchers. Fundamental to the building’s design is its seamless integration with the natural landscape, scale, and campus aesthetic of the College. In this natural wooded setting, the need for strategies to reduce bird collisions with the building was apparent. In response, the building was designed to comply with LEED Pilot Credit 55: Bird Collision Deterrence. Ennead managing partner Guy Maxwell is a nationally recognized champion of bird-friendly design and has led Ennead’s innovative approach to make the building’s glazing safer for birds, employing patterned glass, screens and sunshades, and Ornilux glass, a specialty glass product that uses a UV coating visible to birds but not humans. By framing and showcasing views of the landscape, the building celebrates and connects students with the surrounding environment, while the overall development of the precinct repurposes an underutilized sector of campus.Exterior glass detailGlass detail, showing frit patternVassar’s Bridge for Laboratory Sciences, shown here under construction in October 2015. The building is scheduled to open in January 2016. Cover rendering and photos courtesy of Ennead Architects 3Bird-Friendly Building DesignTable of ContentsExecutive Summary ...........................................................4Introduction .......................................................................6 Why Birds Matter .......................................................7 The Legal Landscape ..................................................7 Glass: The Invisible Threat .........................................7 Lighting: Exacerbating the Threat ............................8 Birds and the Built Environment ...............................8 Impact of Collisions on Bird Populations ..................9 Bird Collisions and Sustainable Architecture ............9 Defining What’s Good For Birds ..............................11Problem: Glass..................................................................12 Properties of Glass ....................................................13 Reflection ................................................................13 Transparency ............................................................13 Black Hole or Passage Effect ....................................13 Factors Affecting Rates of Bird Collisions ...............14 for a Particular Building Building Design ........................................................14 Building Size .............................................................14 Orientation and Siting .............................................14 Time of Day ..............................................................16 Green Roofs and Walls .............................................16Solutions: Glass ................................................................18 Netting, Screens, Grilles, Shutters, Exterior Shades ......19 Awnings and Overhangs ..........................................20 Angled Glass .............................................................20 Patterns on Glass ......................................................20 UV Patterned Glass ..................................................22 Opaque and Translucent Glass ................................22 Window Films ..........................................................24 Solutions Applied to Interior Glass ..........................24 Decals and Tape .......................................................24 Temporary Solutions ................................................26 Remediation Case Study: Javits Center ....................27Light: Problems and Solutions .........................................28 Solutions ...................................................................30 Lights Out Programs ................................................31The area of glass on a façade is the strongest predictor of threat to birds. There are also other reasons to limit glass. Skidmore Owings Merril’s Bronx, New York, …
Small Area Planning Joint Committee 2020 Meeting Schedule The committee meets at 11:30 AM, on alternating first and second Wednesdays of every other month, at One Texas Center (OTC), 505 Barton Springs Road, Austin, Texas. February 5 April 8 June 3 August 12 October 7 December 9 Special called meetings as needed.
NEIGHBORHOOD HOUSING and COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENTDISPLACEMENT MITIGATION STRATEGY1Small Area Plan CommitteeDecember 11, 2019Nefertitti JackmonJonathan Tomko A GROWING CITY WITH DIVERSE HOUSING NEEDSAustinisafast-growingcity,havingexpandedtonearlyamillionresidentsinjustafewyears.Somepredicttheregion’spopulationcouldbe4millionpeopleby2050.2Suchrapidgrowthhasanseriousimpactuponaccessiblehousing,growinggentrification,transportation,andaffordablehomesinneighborhoodsthatarehealthyandsafe.Austiniscommittedtoensuringequitableaccesstoaffordablehousingandtheopportunitiesthatsafe,stablehomeprovides. WHAT IS AFFORDABLE HOUSING?Housingisdefinedasaffordableifsomeonepaysnomorethan30percentofmonthlyincomeforrent/mortgageandutilities,andnomorethan45percentofmonthlyincomeonhousingandtransportationcosts.3 WHO DOES NHCD SERVE?NHCDincreasesaffordablehousingsupply,promotesstablehomeownership,andfostersequitable,integrated,anddiversecommunities.EligibilityforassistanceislargelydeterminedbyMedianFamilyIncome(MFI),whichistheannualincomeinwhichhalfthepopulationmakesmore,andhalfthepopulationmakesless.42019 Austin Area Median Family Income (MFI)*•30% MFI: $19,900 for 1-person household; $28,400for a 4-person household•50% MFI: $33,150 for 1-person household; $47,300for a 4-person household•80% MFI: $52,850 for 1-person household; $75,500 for a 4-person household*Per HUD effective June 2019 for the Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA)) FULFILLING THE NHCD MISSIONOurmissionistocultivateadiverseandeconomicallyinclusiveCitybycreatingaffordablehousingopportunitiesandmitigatingcommunitymemberdisplacement.5 AUSTIN’S HOUSING –HISTORICAL CONTEXT6NeighborhoodHousingandCommunityDevelopmentwillbehonestinourcommunicationaboutthehistoryofpastdiscriminationthatledtounfairhousingpracticesandpoliciesasweworkdiligently,creativelyandintentionallytocultivateadiverseandeconomicallyinclusiveCitybycreatingaffordablehousingopportunitiesandmitigatingcommunitymemberdisplacement. 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RESOURCES FOR HOMEBUYERS12Theideaissimple.Low-andmiddle-incomehouseholdspurchasethehouse(theactualbuilding),butpayamodestmonthlyfeetoleasetheunderlyingland.Bytakingthecostofthelandoutofthetransaction(oftenthemostexpensivepartofhomeownership),homesaremoreaffordablethanthoseontheopenrealestatemarket.DownPaymentAssistanceProgramassistsfirst-timehomebuyerswitha0%interestloanupto$40,000fornecessarydownpayment,eligibleclosingcosts,andpre-paidexpenses.Theloanamountisdependentonfinancialneed.HomebuyerTrainingputsfirst-timehomebuyersontrackforhomeownershipandfinancialempowermentAffordableHomeSalesarepossiblethroughAustinHousingFinanceCorporationbyincentivizingbothprivateandnonprofitdevelopersthroughloans,feewaivers,densitybonuses,andstatelow-incomehousingtaxcredits.CommunityLandTrustskeephomesaffordableforlow-tomoderate-incomehouseholdsandkeepthepropertyinthehandsofthecommunity. RESOURCES FOR HOMEOWNERS13ArchitecturalBarrierRemovalProgram(Owners)repairsunitsthatposehealthandsafetyrisksorarenecessarytoincreaseself-sufficiencyandmobilityoflow-tomoderate-incomeresidents.Eligiblehomeownersandrenterscanreceivegrantsofupto$15,000inhomeaccessibilityimprovements.MinorHomeRepairProgramprovideseligiblehomeownerswithassistanceupto$5,000ayearforminorrepairsforalife-threateningconditionorahealthandsafetyhazard.HomeRehabilitationLoanProgramassistslow-to-moderateincomehomeownerswithloansforneededrepairstocomplywithcitycodeandmakethehomesafe,livable,andhealthy.Theprogramoffers0%interestloansrangingfrom$15,000to$75,000thatareforgivenaftera20-yearaffordabilityperiod.GORepairProgramprovidesprovideupto$20,000peryeartoeligiblehomeownerstoimproveaccessibilityandmakerepairstoaddresssubstandardhousingconditionsthatposehealthandsafetyrisks. HOMELESS and SPECIAL NEEDS14HomelessnessisakeypriorityfortheCityofAustin,withanestimateofapproximately2,000peopleexperiencinghomelessnessonthestreetorinshelters.NHCDpartnerswithAustinPublicHealthandseveralcommunityorganizationstofundandadministerprogramsforHomeless&SpecialNeedspopulations.PermanentSupportiveHousing(PSH)isthecity’sinvestmenttoaddresschronichomelessnessbycreatingaffordablehousingunitslinkedtosupportservicesthatenablechronicallyhomelesstoliveindependentlyandparticipateincommunitylifetoreducecostlyusesofpublicmedicalandsocialservices.TenantRelocationAssistanceProgramsupportsvulnerablelow-incomehouseholds,theelderly,andpersonswithdisabilitiesfacingdisplacement.•Requireslandlordstoprovideearlynoticetotenants•Refersclientstocommunityservices/legalassistance CREATING and PRESERVING AFFORDABLE UNITS15IncentiveProgramsencouragebothnon-profitandfor-profitdeveloperstocreateandpreserveaffordablerentalandownershiphousingforlow-andmoderate-incomehouseholdsandAustiniteswithdisabilities.AffordabilitymayalsobepromotedthroughDevelopmentAgreementswhichmayproduceaffordableunitsand/orfees-in-lieu.RentalHousingDevelopmentAssistanceProgramexpandsthesupplyofaffordablerentalhousingforlow-incomehouseholdsandincreasestheavailabilityofpermanentsupportivehousingforpersonsexperiencinghomelessnessorwithspecialneeds.AffordableHousingBonusProgramsallowdeveloperstobuildmoreunitsthanareallowedbyalocation’sbasezoningifthedeveloperagreestosetasideaportionofunitsforincome-restrictedaffordablehousing.Bonusesoffsetdevelopers’coststobuildaffordablehousingwithoutrequiringcitycurrentorfutureexpenditures.ExamplesincludetheDowntownDensityBonusProgram,UniversityNeighborhoodOverlay(UNO),andproposedcitywideAffordableHousingBonusProgram. 16Bond Financing through the Austin Housing Finance Corporation (AHFC) Private Activity Bonds to finance the development of affordable rental or ownership housing.•RentalHousingDevelopmentAssistanceProgramfinancerentaldevelopments,repaidthroughrentscollectedoncethepropertyisoperational.•Single-FamilyMortgageRevenueBondsmakelow-interestmortgagesanddownpaymentassistance,orofferingmortgagetaxcreditsforqualifiedbuyersofasmuchas$2,000peryear.Low-IncomeHousingTaxCreditProgramismanagedwiththeTexasDepartmentofHousingandCommunityAffairstoincentivizeinvestmentinlow-incomehousingbysellingtaxcreditstobanksandotherinvestors,whointurnusethosecreditstolowertheirowntaxbills.CREATING and PRESERVING AFFORDABLE UNITS DISPLACEMENT MITIGATION GOALS171.PreventDisplacementofLow-andModerate-IncomeHomeownersandRenters2.IncreaseNumberofIncomeRestrictedAffordableHousingUnits3.IncreaseOpportunitiesforHouseholdstoReduceUtilityCosts4.MinimizetheDisplacementofTransitRiders5.ImproveNHCD’sOperationstoAddressDisplacementMitigationDemands 1815 STRATEGIC PRIORITIES•Implement a Preference Policy to prioritize new city-subsidized affordable units for income-qualified households that are appropriately sized to the unit and/or have ties to the city.Update: Preference policy notification sent to City Council in October •Incorporate robust tenant protections for all rental properties receiving city support. Update: Tenant protections included in all new city-funded developments •Streamline the application process for affordable units. Update: Housing HUB affordable housing search tool ready to launch•Market NHCD-subsidized affordable units to people of color in gentrifying areas. Update: Outreach contracts to launch in early 2020•Engage directly with communities vulnerable to displacement and connect them with services. Update: Outreach contracts to launch in early 2020 1915 STRATEGIC PRIORITIES•Modify and expand home repair programs in gentrifying areas. Update: Begin discussions in early 2020•Support tenant organizing and engagement and provide legal and other assistance to tenants facing eviction or displacement. Update: Tenant Stabilization Contract (Tenant Rental Assistance, Eviction Prevention & Relocation Services) to be released December/January; up to $750,000•Provide tenant relocation assistance and emergency rental assistance. Update: Tenant Stabilization Contract (Tenant Rental Assistance, Eviction Prevention & Relocation Services) to be released December/January; up to $750,000•Proactively monitor affordable properties at risk of losing affordability to extend affordability periods. Update: Staff member hired to be able to assist with this•Increase fair housing enforcement and education. Update: Coordination with regional group beginning in early 2020 2015 STRATEGIC PRIORITIES•Support …
Waller Creek/Palm District Planning InitiativePlanning and Zoning Department Briefing to Small Area Plan Joint CommitteeDecember 11, 20191Photo: Waller Creek Conservancy 2Presentation Overview•Background •Study Area•Purpose and Scope•Project Team•Timeline•Next Steps and DiscussionWork Plan:http://www.austintexas.gov/edims/pio/document.cfm?id=329271 3BackgroundResolution 20190523-029•Palm School Negotiations •Rainey Street District Fund•Fifth Street Mexican American Heritage Corridor•Convention Center Expansion•District Planning Process•Improved Connectivity 4BackgroundPlanning History•Waller Creek Master Plan (2010)•Downtown Austin Plan (2011)•Imagine Austin (2012)•Waller Creek Design Plan (2012)•Hispanic/Latino Quality of Life (2013)•Downtown Austin Wayfinding Master Plan (2013)•Convention Center Master Plan (2015)•ESB-MACC Master Plan (2018)•Project Connect Vision (2019)•Brush Square Master Plan (2019)•UT Analysis of Convention Center Expansion (2019)•Austin Core Transportation Plan, including Rainey (Underway)….and more Study Area5Planning process will engage areas beyond the boundary, and additional planning activities could occur outside of the proposed boundary (e.g. the resolution references connectivity to the Rainey district and across IH-35) 6PurposeEngage stakeholders to develop a comprehensive, focused small area plan for an area of downtown Austin that includes Palm School, Palm Park, Waller Creek, the Red River Cultural District, the Convention Center, and the 5thStreet Mexican American Heritage Corridor. 7Scope•Engage stakeholders•Understand existing conditions•Support coordination of related initiatives•Involve design professionals through AIA R/UDAT or other process•Amend Waller Creek District Master Plan•Amend Downtown Austin Plan•Amend Land Development Code Project Team8Project Leadership:•J. Rodney Gonzales, Assistant City ManagerExecutive Lead•Stevie Greathouse, Planning and ZoningProject Lead•Jorge Rousselin, Planning and ZoningUrban Design LeadProject Support:•PAZ Urban Design Division•PAZ Long Range Planning Division•PAZ Historic Preservation Office•Communications and Public Information OfficeCoordinating Departments:•Convention Center•Economic Development•Real Estate•Austin Transportation•Parks and Recreation•Watershed Protection•Office of SustainabilityAgency Partners•Downtown Austin Alliance•Waterloo Greenway•Capital Metro•Travis County•AIA AustinKey Stakeholders•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 •Movability •East Sixth Street Public Improvement District •Project Connect Advisory Net •Hispanic Austin Leadership •Hispanic Advocates Business Leadership of Austin •The Downtown Austin Neighborhood Association •Mexic-Arte•La Peña •Texas Department of Transportation •The Red River Cultural District •The 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 •City of Austin Boards and Commissions ….and more Timeline9 10Next Steps•Inventory existing conditions•Initial outreach and development of public engagement plan•Continue meeting with coordinating departments and agency partners•Launch project website•Initiate AIA R/UDAT (application-based process)•Possible “early out” implementation activities•5thStreet Mexican American Heritage Corridor•Rainey Shared Streets Pilot•Convention Center activities•Palm School 11DiscussionHow can we best involve you and the …
1 SMALL AREA PLANNING JOINT COMMITTEE Wednesday, August 14, 2019 11:30 A.M. ONE TEXAS CENTER (OTC), ROOM 500 505 BARTON SPRINGS ROAD AUSTIN, TEXAS CURRENT COMMITTEE MEMBERS: Claire Hempel (Planning Commission) Patrick Howard (Planning Commission) James Shieh, Chair (Planning Commission) Jeffrey Thompson (Planning Commission) Ana Aguirre (Zoning and Platting Commission) Eric Goff (Zoning and Platting Commission) David King, Vice-Chair (Zoning and Platting Commission) AGENDA CALL TO ORDER 1. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first three 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. 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a. Approval of minutes from the June 5, 2019 regular Small Area Planning Joint Committee meeting. 3. OLD BUSINESS a. None 4. NEW BUSINESS a. East Riverside Corridor Discussion – The Committee will discuss the East Riverside Corridor Master Plan's current impact on displacement and affordability, and possible future polices that can mitigate adverse impacts. (Discussion and/or Possible Action) b. 211 S. Lamar Boulevard and 1211 West Riverside Drive Planned Unit Development in Waterfront Overlay (C814-2012-0160.01) — The Committee will review the proposed changes to a Planned Unit Development for 211 S. Lamar Boulevard and 1211 West Riverside Drive (Butler Shores Waterfront Overlay District), case # C814-2012-0160.01. (Discussion and/or Possible Action) 2 c. 5. PUBLIC HEARINGS a. None 6. STAFF BRIEFINGS a. None 7. 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 before the meeting date. Please call Jeff Engstrom at Planning and Zoning Department, at 512-974-1621, for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Small Area Planning Joint Committee, please contact Jeff Engstrom at 512-974-1621.
1 MINUTES SMALL AREA PLANNING JOINT COMMITTEE Wednesday, August 14, 2019 11:30 A.M. ONE TEXAS CENTER (OTC), ROOM 500 505 BARTON SPRINGS ROAD AUSTIN, TEXAS COMMITTEE MEMBERS in Attendance: James Shieh, Chair (Planning Commission) Jeffrey Thompson (Planning Commission) Ana Aguirre (Zoning and Platting Commission) David King, Vice-Chair (Zoning and Platting Commission) Staff Present Stevie Greathouse — PAZ Jeff Engstrom — PAZ Anne Milne – PAZ Wendy Rhoades – PAZ Public in Attendance Amanda Swor Susana Alanza David Piper Lorraine Atherton Bruce Wiland Steve Drenner Kate Kniejski Ben Turner CALL TO ORDER Chair Shieh called the meeting to order at 11:31 AM. 1. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Lorraine Atherton spoke against granting a PUD for 218 S. Lamar, as it does not meet the minimum site requirements. 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a. Approval of minutes from the June 5, 2019 regular Small Area Planning Joint Committee meeting. 2 3. OLD BUSINESS a. None 4. NEW BUSINESS a. East Riverside Corridor Discussion – The Committee will discuss the East Riverside Corridor Master Plan's current impact on displacement and affordability, and possible future polices that can mitigate adverse impacts. (Discussion and/or Possible Action) Susana Almanza presented to the Committee regarding the impacts of new development in the East Riverside Corridor overlay district, and the need for policies to mitigate displacement. Chair Shieh moved to request that Staff look into creating a toolkit to chart mechanisms to combat displacement. 2nd by Commissioner Aguirre, passed on a 4-0 vote (Goff, Hempel, Howard not in attendance). b. 211 S. Lamar Boulevard and 1211 West Riverside Drive Planned Unit Development in Waterfront Overlay (C814-2012-0160.01) — The Committee will review the proposed changes to a Planned Unit Development for 211 S. Lamar Boulevard and 1211 West Riverside Drive (Butler Shores Waterfront Overlay District), case # C814-2012-0160.01. (Discussion and/or Possible Action) Wendy Rhoades presented the staff report. Steve Drenner presented on behalf of the applicant. Motion by Thompson, 2nd by Shieh, to forward the case to Planning Commission with No Recommendation, with individual Commissioners to submit their comments to staff no later than August 21st to be forwarded to Planning Commission. Motion approved on a 4-0 vote (Goff, Hempel, Howard not in attendance). 5. PUBLIC HEARINGS a. None 6. STAFF BRIEFINGS a. None 7. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT Chair Shieh Adjourned the meeting at 1:43 PM.
