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. Anti-Displacement Task ForcePeople’sPlan7600+ DISPLACEMENT MITIGATION STRATEGIES REVIEWED 8Displacement Mitigation Recommendations Narrowing ProcessDISPLACEMENT MITIGATION STRATEGIES REVIEW612 (Records Tagged)335 (Actionable Records)143(Records in NHCD’s control)103 (Records prioritized)15 (Short Term Recommended Strategies) 9Displacement Mitigation Recommendations Narrowing ProcessDISPLACEMENT MITIGATION STRATEGIES REVIEW LONG-TERM DISPLACEMENT MITIGATION STRATEGIES10 RESOURCES FOR RENTERSNHCD’sResourcesforRenterswebsiteofferseverythingfromhousingsearchestoadvicefordealingwithlandlordsTenant-BasedRentalAssistancesupportslow-incomefamiliesmovefromhomelessnesstoself-sufficiencybyprovidingrentalsubsidiesandcasemanagementsupportservices.Tenants’RightsAssistanceProgramprovidescounselingandtechnicalassistancetolow-incomerentersontenant-landlordissues,disputemediation,andfairhousingissuestoresolveorminimizediscriminatoryhousingpractices.11LocalRentalAssistanceprovidesrent,mortgageandutilityassistancetomeeturgentneedsofeligiblepersonstopreventhomelessnessandtosupportindependentliving.ArchitecturalBarrierRemovalProgram(Renters)repairsunitsthatposehealthandsafetyrisksorarenecessarytoincreaseself-sufficiencyandmobilityoflow-tomoderate-incomeresidents. 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.
1 MINUTES SMALL AREA PLANNING JOINT COMMITTEE Wednesday, June 5, 2019 11:30 A.M. ONE TEXAS CENTER (OTC), ROOM 500 505 BARTON SPRINGS ROAD AUSTIN, TEXAS COMMITTEE MEMBERS in Attendance: Greg Anderson (Planning Commission) Patrick Howard (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 D’Anne Williams – PARD Public in Attendance Amanda Swor J Segura Cameron Campbell Teri O’Glec Colleen Theriot Meghan Skornia Susan Benz CALL TO ORDER Vice Chair King called the meeting to order at 11:39 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. Amanda Swor – Request for Special Called Meeting of Small Area Planning Joint Committee in order to review two PUD site plans in the Waterfront Overlay district. 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a. Approval of minutes from the April 10, 2019 regular Small Area Planning Joint Committee meeting. 2 Commissioner Thompson moved approval of the minutes from the April 10, 2019 meeting of the Small Area Planning Joint Committee with a second by Commissioner Howard. Approved on a 4-0 vote. 3. OLD BUSINESS a. None 4. NEW BUSINESS a. SP-2018-0254B & SP-2018-0252CT – Norwood House (1016 ½ Edgecliff Terrace) – Discussion of a proposed site plan within the Waterfront District per Section 25-2-715 of City Code. (Discussion and/or Possible Action). Cameron Campbell and J. Segura presented the site plan on behalf of the applicant. . The Committee discussed the proposed site plan and made the following suggestions: Work with AFD and ATD to create a pedestrian safe place, with 10-foot travel lanes and parking on both sides of Edgecliff Terrace, where possible. Provide parking on both sides of Edgecliff Terrace where possible. Use Traffic Demand Management to help reduce onsite parking. Use minimum parking requirements as a ceiling on the number of parking spaces. Utilize new environmentally innovative green infrastructure. Use pervious pavers for parking lot where possible. Reduce pavement were possible. Commissioner Anderson moved approval, seconded by Commissioner Thompson, Approved on a 5-0 vote with Shieh and Kiolbassa not in attendance. 5. PUBLIC HEARINGS a. None 6. STAFF BRIEFINGS a. Update on Small Area Planning —Presenting staff: Stevie …
City Council adopted East Riverside Corridor Master Plan as if the corridor was vacant of human life. Over 1,700 low-income & working poor, mostly people of color, have been displaced to make room for new higher density, and higher-income wage earners. Your text here12 Blocks had negative changes. No areas with over 100% change. 18 areas had positive changes of these 6 areas were over 100% ERC per capita income increased significantly between 2010 & 2017. Per capita income for Whites increased 20% while per capita income for Latinos increased 9% ERC per capita income increased significantly between 2010 & 2017. Per capita income for Whites increased 20% while per capita income for Latinos increased 9% Growth in the East Riverside Corridor has largely been the result of the in-migration of educated, young-adult, and higher-income Whites, who live alone or who live with other unrelated individuals. This population is also likelier to be renters than homeowners.Latinos have maintained the greatest share of the population in the Corridor since 2000 (ERCMP 2010 A8). It is important to note that demographic trends at the time of the Master Plan adoption suggested that the population growth in the Corridor would primarily originate from growth in the Latino population and that White and Asian populations would be a “source of growth due to migration into the Corridor” (ERCMP 2010A*). The findings suggest that the growth in the East Riverside Corridor is primarily the result of White in-migration.We must identify policy changes that will improve the quality of life for current and vulnerable residents.
211 South LamarPUD AmendmentSmall Area Planning Joint CommitteeC814-2012-0160.01August 14, 2019 Gensler Location Map Zoomed In Zoning Aerial Existing Zoning: PUD Request•Amend the existing PUD to:•Allow a hotel use•Shift off-street parking to fully below grade•Make minor changes to the building layout Proposed Project•Uses:•Multifamily Residential units: 27 condos•108 hotel rooms•18,000 square feet of commercial space•Maximum height = 96 feet (unchanged)•Maximum FAR= 5:1 (unchanged)•Underground structured parking THELORENATLADYBIRDLAKE THELORENATLADYBIRDLAKE RIVERSIDEDRIVEANDLEEBARTONDRIVE Transportation Mitigation•Contributions to the cost of the South Lamar Bond Project for Barton Springs to Riverside•Construction of the bond improvements behind the curb along the site frontage•Construction of the sidewalk improvements identified in the original PUD Gensler Location Map Zoomed InNEW SIDEWALKSPEDESTRIAN CROSSWALK ACROSS RIVERSIDECORRIDOR PROGRAMIMPROVEMENTS THELORENATLADYBIRDLAKE
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET CASE: C814-2012-0160.01 – 211 South Lamar DISTRICT: 5 ZONING FROM: PUD TO: PUD, to change conditions of zoning ADDRESS: 211 South Lamar Boulevard Northbound and 1211 West Riverside Drive SITE AREA: 0.933 acres (40,641.48 square feet) PROPERTY OWNER: 16 Piggybank, Ltd. AGENT: Drenner Group, PC (Huston Street) (Amanda Swor) CASE MANAGER: Wendy Rhoades (512-974-7719, wendy.rhoades@austintexas.gov) STAFF RECOMMENDATION: The Staff recommendation is to grant an amendment to planned unit development (PUD) district zoning, as shown in the proposed revised ordinance and Land Use Plan as provided in Exhibits B-1 and C. For a summary of the basis of Staff’s recommendation, see pages 3 and 4. The Restrictive Covenant includes all recommendations listed in the Transportation Mitigation Memo, dated July 16, 2019, as provided in Attachment A. SMALL AREA PLANNING JOINT COMMITTEE: August 14, 2019: ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION: August 21, 2019: PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: August 27, 2019: July 23, 2019: APPROVED A POSTPONEMENT REQUEST BY STAFF TO AUGUST 27, 2019 [P. SEEGER; A. AZHAR – 2ND] (10-0) R. SCHNEIDER, T. SHAW, J. THOMPSON – ABSENT June 25, 2019: APPROVED A POSTPONEMENT REQUEST BY STAFF TO JULY 23, 2019 [P. HOWARD; C. KENNY – 2ND] (11-0) P. SEEGER, J. SHIEH – ABSENT May 14, 2019: APPROVED A POSTPONEMENT REQUEST BY STAFF TO JUNE 25, 2019 [J. SHIEH; C. KENNY – 2ND] (13-0) CITY COUNCIL ACTION: C14-2012-0160.01 Page 2 August 8, 2019: June 20, 2019: APPROVED A POSTPONEMENT REQUEST BY STAFF TO AUGUST 8, 2019. VOTE: 11-0. ORDINANCE NUMBER: ISSUES: The Owner and the Bridges on the Park Condominium Association, Inc. have amended the Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions on the subject property, a document recorded on June 11, 2019. Please refer to Supplemental Information section of this report. CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: The proposed amendment to the 211 South Lamar PUD contains a vacant restaurant (limited) use and is located at the southeast corner of South Lamar Boulevard and West Riverside Drive. Land uses surrounding the PUD consist of Lake Bird Lake and the Pfluger Bridge to the north (P), a City-owned pitch and putt golf course across Lee Barton Drive to the east (P), condominiums, a professional office and retail to the south (CS; CS-H, CS-1), and a theater, City offices, a restaurant (limited) and a mixed use development across Lamar Boulevard to the west (P; CS-1, CS-V). Please refer to Exhibits A and A-1 – Zoning Map and …
1 Small Area Planning Joint Committee Waterfront Overlay Site Plan Review Reference This document serves as a reference to members of the Small Area Planning Joint Committee (SAPJC) as they review site plans and make recommendations to the Land Use Commission (comprised of Planning Commission and Zoning and Platting Commission) regarding projects in the Waterfront Overlay (WO) district. Background Under City Code, the SAPJC has two major areas of responsibility: Section 2-1-205 creates the SAPJC to advise Council “on issues surrounding planning and zoning in areas such as downtown, corridors and centers, neighborhoods, the waterfront, planned unit developments, and transit oriented developments”. Sections 25-2-713 and 25-2-715 spell out the role of the SAPJC in reviewing projects in the Waterfront Overlay combining district. A table with responsibilities of the SAPJC and corresponding City Code citations is attached to this memo for reference. Town Lake Corridor Study and Waterfront Overlay Regulations The Waterfront Overlay District (see attached map) was identified by a City task force, resulting in the Town Lake Corridor Study. This study, conducted in 1985, established broad principles and goals to promote that future public and private development along and near the lake be in harmony with protecting the waterfront, enhance public access along and to the shoreline, and encourage excellence in urban design. The ultimate implementation of the study came in adoption of the Waterfront Overlay District regulations (city code §25-2-691 to §25-2-746). The following are the major goals of the study: • Protect and improve the water quality of Town Lake to achieve the highest possible standards. • Create superior planning, design and mixing of land uses that are waterfront dependent or waterfront-related, and sympathetic to the water's edge of the Town Lake Corridor and the urban creeks. • Require all city land uses, construction projects, programs and operations to achieve the highest degree of compatibility with Town Lake. • Foster a cooperative atmosphere in the corridor for the City, neighborhoods, and private landowners to work jointly to realize potential of the waterfront. • Improve zoning in the Town Lake Corridor and along the urban creeks to achieve maximum pedestrian scale, highest degree of land use compatibility, and extraordinary urban design. 2 • Provide maximum visual and physical access to the waterfront; encourage pedestrian access to and use of the corridor. • Establish Town Lake as a Great Central Park, serving as a centerpiece for the Austin Park …
1 SMALL AREA PLANNING JOINT COMMITTEE Wednesday, June 5, 2019 11:30 A.M. ONE TEXAS CENTER (OTC), ROOM 500 505 BARTON SPRINGS ROAD AUSTIN, TEXAS CURRENT COMMITTEE MEMBERS: Greg Anderson (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) Jolene Kiolbassa (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 April 10, 2019 regular Small Area Planning Joint Committee meeting. 3. OLD BUSINESS a. None 4. NEW BUSINESS a. SP-2018-0254B & SP-2018-0252CT – Norwood House (1016 ½ Edgecliff Terrace) – Discussion of a proposed site plan within the Waterfront District per Section 25-2-715 of City Code. (Discussion and/or Possible Action). 5. PUBLIC HEARINGS a. None 2 6. STAFF BRIEFINGS a. Update on Small Area Planning —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, June 5, 2019 11:30 A.M. ONE TEXAS CENTER (OTC), ROOM 500 505 BARTON SPRINGS ROAD AUSTIN, TEXAS COMMITTEE MEMBERS in Attendance: Greg Anderson (Planning Commission) Patrick Howard (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 D’Anne Williams – PARD Public in Attendance Amanda Swor J Segura Cameron Campbell Teri O’Glec Colleen Theriot Meghan Skornia Susan Benz CALL TO ORDER Vice Chair King called the meeting to order at 11:39 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. Amanda Swor – Request for Special Called Meeting of Small Area Planning Joint Committee in order to review two PUD site plans in the Waterfront Overlay district. 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a. Approval of minutes from the April 10, 2019 regular Small Area Planning Joint Committee meeting. 2 Commissioner Thompson moved approval of the minutes from the April 10, 2019 meeting of the Small Area Planning Joint Committee with a second by Commissioner Howard. Approved on a 4-0 vote. 3. OLD BUSINESS a. None 4. NEW BUSINESS a. SP-2018-0254B & SP-2018-0252CT – Norwood House (1016 ½ Edgecliff Terrace) – Discussion of a proposed site plan within the Waterfront District per Section 25-2-715 of City Code. (Discussion and/or Possible Action). Cameron Campbell and J. Segura presented the site plan on behalf of the applicant. . The Committee discussed the proposed site plan and made the following suggestions: Work with AFD and ATD to create a pedestrian safe place, with 10-foot travel lanes in each direction and parking on both sides of Edgecliff Terrace, where possible. Provide parking on both sides of Edgecliff Terrace where possible. Use Traffic Demand Management to help reduce onsite parking. Use minimum parking requirements as a ceiling on the number of parking spaces. Utilize new environmentally innovative green infrastructure. Use pervious pavers for parking lot where possible. Reduce pavement were possible. Commissioner Anderson moved approval, seconded by Commissioner Thompson, Approved on a 5-0 vote with Shieh and Kiolbassa not in attendance. 5. PUBLIC HEARINGS a. None 6. STAFF BRIEFINGS a. Update on Small Area Planning …
1 MINUTES SMALL AREA PLANNING JOINT COMMITTEE Wednesday, June 5, 2019 11:30 A.M. ONE TEXAS CENTER (OTC), ROOM 500 505 BARTON SPRINGS ROAD AUSTIN, TEXAS COMMITTEE MEMBERS in Attendance: Greg Anderson (Planning Commission) Patrick Howard (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 D’Anne Williams – PARD Public in Attendance Amanda Swor J Segura Cameron Campbell Teri O’Glec Colleen Theriot Meghan Skornia Susan Benz CALL TO ORDER Vice Chair King called the meeting to order at 11:39 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. Amanda Swor – Request for Special Called Meeting of Small Area Planning Joint Committee in order to review two PUD site plans in the Waterfront Overlay district. 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a. Approval of minutes from the April 10, 2019 regular Small Area Planning Joint Committee meeting. 2 Commissioner Thompson moved approval of the minutes from the April 10, 2019 meeting of the Small Area Planning Joint Committee with a second by Commissioner Howard. Approved on a 4-0 vote. 3. OLD BUSINESS a. None 4. NEW BUSINESS a. SP-2018-0254B & SP-2018-0252CT – Norwood House (1016 ½ Edgecliff Terrace) – Discussion of a proposed site plan within the Waterfront District per Section 25-2-715 of City Code. (Discussion and/or Possible Action). Cameron Campbell and J. Segura presented the site plan on behalf of the applicant. . The Committee discussed the proposed site plan and made the following suggestions: Work with AFD and ATD to create a pedestrian safe place, with 10-foot travel lanes and parking on both sides of Edgecliff Terrace, where possible. Provide parking on both sides of Edgecliff Terrace where possible. Use Traffic Demand Management to help reduce onsite parking. Use minimum parking requirements as a ceiling on the number of parking spaces. Utilize new environmentally innovative green infrastructure. Use pervious pavers for parking lot where possible. Reduce pavement were possible. Commissioner Anderson moved approval, seconded by Commissioner Thompson, Approved on a 5-0 vote with Shieh and Kiolbassa not in attendance. 5. PUBLIC HEARINGS a. None 6. STAFF BRIEFINGS a. Update on Small Area Planning —Presenting staff: Stevie …
1 MINUTES SMALL AREA PLANNING JOINT COMMITTEE Wednesday, April 10, 2019 11:30 A.M. ONE TEXAS CENTER (OTC), ROOM 500 505 BARTON SPRINGS ROAD AUSTIN, TEXAS COMMITTEE MEMBERS in Attendance: Patrick Howard (Planning Commission) James Shieh, Chair (Planning Commission) Jeffrey Thompson (Planning Commission) David King, Vice-Chair (Zoning and Platting Commission) Jolene Kiolbassa (Zoning and Platting Commission) Staff Present Mark Walters — PAZ Stevie Greathouse — PAZ Jeff Engstrom — PAZ John McKennis – PARD Kalpana Sutaria – PWD Public in Attendance Robert Meadows John McKennis Sam Irrinki Rodney Thrailkill Caro Dubois CALL TO ORDER Chair James Shieh called the Board Meeting to order at 11:36 A.M. 1. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL There were no speakers. 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a. Approval of minutes from the February 6, 2018 regular Small Area Planning Joint Committee meeting. 2 Commissioner King moved approval of the minutes from the December 12, 2018 meeting of the Small Area Planning Joint Committee with a second by Commissioner Thompson. Approved on a 4-0 vote with Commissioner Kiolbassa away from the dais. 3. OLD BUSINESS a. None 4. NEW BUSINESS a. SPC-2012-0104D – R4 (2338 Columbus Drive) — Discussion and review of a proposed site plan for a new maintenance barn at Zilker Park within the Waterfront District. (Discussion and/or Possible Action) City staff Kalpana Sutaria and John McKennis presented the site plan. The Committee discussed the proposed site plan and made the following suggestions: Use pervious pavers for parking lot(s). Coordinate with Zilker Park Working Group. Use Traffic Demand Management to help reduce need for onsite parking. Use minimum parking requirements as a ceiling on the number of parking spaces. Reuse existing maintenance barn for public space or open green space. Utilize new environmentally innovative green infrastructure. Commissioner King moved approval, seconded by Commissioner Kiolbassa. Approved on a 5-0 vote. 5. PUBLIC HEARINGS a. None 6. STAFF BRIEFINGS a. Update on the Development of the North Lamar Imagine Austin Corridor Plan Pilot — Staff will provide an overview of the North Lamar Imagine Austin Corridor Plan Pilot process. Presenting staff: Stevie Greathouse (512-974-7226), Stevie.Greathouse@austintexas.gov . (Discussion and/or Possible Action) Program Manager Stevie Greathouse gave a presentation on the overall process and outreach phase of the North Lamar Imagine Austin Corridor Plan Pilot. Robert Meadows (Walnut Creek NA), Rodney Thrailkill (Georgian Acres NA), and Caro Dubois (NACA) spoke about concerns with the neighborhood and …
1 SMALL AREA PLANNING JOINT COMMITTEE Wednesday, April 10, 2019 11:30 A.M. ONE TEXAS CENTER (OTC), ROOM 500 505 BARTON SPRINGS ROAD AUSTIN, TEXAS CURRENT COMMITTEE MEMBERS: Greg Anderson (Planning Commission) James Shieh, Chair (Planning Commission) Jeffrey Thompson (Planning Commission) Patrick Howard (Planning Commission) David King, Vice-Chair (Zoning and Platting Commission) Jolene Kiolbassa (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 February 6, 2018 regular Small Area Planning Joint Committee meeting. 3. OLD BUSINESS a. None 4. NEW BUSINESS a. SPC-2012-0104D – R4 (2338 Columbus Drive) — Discussion and review of a proposed site plan for a new maintenance barn at Zilker Park within the Waterfront District. (Discussion and/or Possible Action) 5. PUBLIC HEARINGS a. None 2 6. STAFF BRIEFINGS a. Update on the Development of the North Lamar Imagine Austin Corridor Plan Pilot — Staff will provide an overview of the North Lamar Imagine Austin Corridor Plan Pilot process. 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, April 10, 2019 11:30 A.M. ONE TEXAS CENTER (OTC), ROOM 500 505 BARTON SPRINGS ROAD AUSTIN, TEXAS COMMITTEE MEMBERS in Attendance: Patrick Howard (Planning Commission) James Shieh, Chair (Planning Commission) Jeffrey Thompson (Planning Commission) David King, Vice-Chair (Zoning and Platting Commission) Jolene Kiolbassa (Zoning and Platting Commission) Staff Present Mark Walters — PAZ Stevie Greathouse — PAZ Jeff Engstrom — PAZ John McKennis – PARD Kalpana Sutaria – PWD Public in Attendance Robert Meadows John McKennis Sam Irrinki Rodney Thrailkill Caro Dubois CALL TO ORDER Chair James Shieh called the Board Meeting to order at 11:36 A.M. 1. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL There were no speakers. 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a. Approval of minutes from the February 6, 2018 regular Small Area Planning Joint Committee meeting. 2 Commissioner King moved approval of the minutes from the December 12, 2018 meeting of the Small Area Planning Joint Committee with a second by Commissioner Thompson. Approved on a 4-0 vote with Commissioner Kiolbassa away from the dais. 3. OLD BUSINESS a. None 4. NEW BUSINESS a. SPC-2012-0104D – R4 (2338 Columbus Drive) — Discussion and review of a proposed site plan for a new maintenance barn at Zilker Park within the Waterfront District. (Discussion and/or Possible Action) City staff Kalpana Sutaria and John McKennis presented the site plan. The Committee discussed the proposed site plan and made the following suggestions: Use pervious pavers for parking lot(s). Coordinate with Zilker Park Working Group. Use Traffic Demand Management to help reduce need for onsite parking. Use minimum parking requirements as a ceiling on the number of parking spaces. Reuse existing maintenance barn for public space or open green space. Utilize new environmentally innovative green infrastructure. Commissioner King moved approval, seconded by Commissioner Kiolbassa. Approved on a 5-0 vote. 5. PUBLIC HEARINGS a. None 6. STAFF BRIEFINGS a. Update on the Development of the North Lamar Imagine Austin Corridor Plan Pilot — Staff will provide an overview of the North Lamar Imagine Austin Corridor Plan Pilot process. Presenting staff: Stevie Greathouse (512-974-7226), Stevie.Greathouse@austintexas.gov . (Discussion and/or Possible Action) Program Manager Stevie Greathouse gave a presentation on the overall process and outreach phase of the North Lamar Imagine Austin Corridor Plan Pilot. Robert Meadows (Walnut Creek NA), Rodney Thrailkill (Georgian Acres NA), and Caro Dubois (NACA) spoke about concerns with the neighborhood and …
