South Central Waterfront Advisory Board - Oct. 12, 2022
South Central Waterfront Advisory Board Special Called Meeting of the South Central Waterfront Advisory Board - Boards and Commission Room 1101 301 West 2nd Street
SPECIAL CALLED MEETING of the SOUTH-CENTRAL WATERFRONT ADVISORY BOARD OCTOBER 12, 2022 AT 6:00PM AUSTIN CITY HALL, BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS ROOM 1101 301 W. 2ND STREET AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the BOARD/COMMISSION may be participating by videoconference. Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely, call or email Christine Maguire, 512-974-7131 or christine.maguire@austintexas.gov. CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: John Guinan, Ex Officio Rolando Fernandez, Ex Officio Josh Rudow, Ex Officio Michele Van Hyfte, Ex Officio Matiur Rahman, Ex Officio Samuel Franco, Chair Jeffrey Thompson, Vice Chair Vacant, Mayor/District 9 Paul Byars, The Trail Foundation Ana Aguirre, Board Member Laura Cottam-Sajbel, Board Member Karen Paup, Board Member Vacant, Bouldin Creek Sherri Ancipink, Board Member AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 10 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. Approve the minutes of the South-Central Waterfront Advisory Board (SCWAB) Meeting of September 19, 2022 a. Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone No. 19 (South Central Waterfront). BRIEFINGS FROM STAFF DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION a. Discussion and Possible action on the 305 South Congress PUD to be limited to items that were included in the South Central Waterfront Advisory Boards’ previous recommendation dated October 18, 2021. b. Discussion and Possible action on Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone No. 19 (South Central Waterfront) 4. WORKING GROUP/COMMITTEE UPDATES a. Update from the Active Projects Working Group b. Update from the Finance and Governance Working Group c. Update from the Community Benefits, Infrastructure, and Regulating Plan Working Group FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Note: City Code requires two board members sponsor an item to be included on an agenda. This section of the agenda provides members an opportunity to request items for future agendas. Staff should assume that if there is no objection from other members expressed at the meeting, the members’ silence indicates approval for staff to include on the next agenda. ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal …
1. SOUTH CENTRAL WATERFRONT ADVISORY BOARD Regular Meeting Minutes August 15, 2022 at 6:00pm The South Central Waterfront Advisory Board Convened in a Regular meeting on August 15, 2022 at Austin City Hall, Boards and Commissions Room 1101, 301 W. 2nd Street Austin, Texas Chair S. Franco called the Meeting to order at 6:04 pm BOARD MEMBERS IN ATTENDANCE: Samuel Franco, Chair Jeffrey Thompson, Vice Chair Ana Aguirre, Board Member Karen Paup, Board Member Josh Rudow, Ex Officio Laura Cottam-Sajbel, Board Member BOARD MEMBERS IN ATTENDANCE REMOTELY: Sherri Ancipink, Board Member Paul Byars, Board Member John Guinan, Ex Officio STAFF IN ATTENDANCE: Christine Maguire Aaron D. Jenkins Margaret Shaw PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None APPROVAL OF MINUTES The minutes from the Regular meeting of August 15, 2022 were approved on Board Member L. Cottam-Sajbel motion, Board Member A. Aguirre seconded on a vote of 6-0- 0. STAFF BRIEFINGS Greg Dutton of the Housing and Planning Department provided a briefing and addressed questions about the Regulating Plan a. Discussion occurred but no action was taken DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 3. Discussion and Possible action on the South Central Waterfront Regulating Plan. a. Board Member L. Cottam-Sajbel made a motion to draft and send a Memo to City Council, Board, Board Member J. Seiden seconded on a vote of 6-0. WORKING GROUP/COMMITTEE UPDATES Update from the Active Projects Working Group a. Board Members: A. Aguirre and J. Seiden volunteered to be added to the Working Group, with Board Member L. Cottam Sajbel being the lead and Board Member S. Ancipink serving as an alternate FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS 5. The board made a request for updates on the following: a. Project Connect b. Update on the AEDC Contract c. Update from Staff on the status of the recommendations by the board on the Statesmen PUD view d. Presentation from Staff on the affordability tool and for the public to have access to e. Update on how the postponing of the Regulating Plan impacts the Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone (TIRZ) ADJOURNMENT Chair S. Franco the meeting at 8:20pm without objection The minutes were approved with the corrections of two typos at the September 19, 2022, meeting on Board Member L. Cottam-Sajbel motion, and Board Member A. Aguirre second on a 6-0-0 vote. 2. 4.
SOUTH CENTRAL WATERFRONT ADVISORY BOARD Regular Meeting Minutes September 19, 2022 at 6:00pm The South Central Waterfront Advisory Board Convened in a Regular meeting on September 19, 2022 at Austin City Hall, Boards and Commissions Room 1101, 301 W. 2nd Street Austin, Texas Chair S. Franco called the Meeting to order at 6:04 pm BOARD MEMBERS IN ATTENDANCE: Samuel Franco, Chair Ana Aguirre, Board Member Sherri Ancipink, Board Member Karen Paup, Board Member Josh Rudow, Ex Officio Laura Cottam-Sajbel, Board Member Jeff Seiden, Board Member BOARD MEMBERS IN ATTENDANCE REMOTELY: John Guinan, Ex Officio Michele Van Hyfte, Ex Officio STAFF IN ATTENDANCE: Christine Maguire Aaron D. Jenkins Margaret Shaw PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. The minutes from the Regular meeting of August 15, 2022 were approved on Board Member L. Cottam-Sajbel motion, Board Member A. Aguirre seconded on a vote of 6-0- 0. STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. Greg Dutton of the Housing and Planning Department provided a briefing and addressed questions about the Regulating Plan a. Discussion occurred but no action was taken DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 3. Discussion and Possible action on the South Central Waterfront Regulating Plan. a. Board Member L. Cottam-Sajbel made a motion to draft and send a Memo to City Council, Board, Board Member J. Seiden seconded on a vote of 6-0. WORKING GROUP/COMMITTEE UPDATES 4. Update from the Active Projects Working Group a. Board Members: A. Aguirre and J. Seiden volunteered to be added to the Working Group, with Board Member L. Cottam Sajbel being the lead and Board Member S. Ancipink serving as an alternate FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS 5. The board made a request for updates on the following: a. Project Connect b. Update on the AEDC Contract c. Update from Staff on the status of the recommendations by the board on the Statesmen PUD view d. Presentation from Staff on the affordability tool and for the public to have access to e. Update on how the postponing of the Regulating Plan impacts the Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone (TIRZ) ADJOURNMENT Chair S. Franco the meeting at 8:20pm without objection The minutes were approved with the corrections of two typos at the September 19, 2022, meeting on Board Member L. Cottam-Sajbel motion, and Board Member A. Aguirre second on a 6-0-0 vote.
South Central Waterfront Advisory Board October 12, 2022 RE: 305 South Congress PUD To Mayor and City Council: We are charged with the implementation of the adopted SCW Vision Plan, as such, we would like Council to prioritize and have a deeper discussion on the following items. While we support the increased height, based on the 20 percent affordable goal overall for the district we feel the additional height should be taken into consideration and result in comparable affordable housing. With regard to affordable housing, we feel the applicant should provide 10% on-site as well as implement the 70 units at 422 to be phased out when the final project comes online. Given that the vision plan had this area as contributing the signature park, we feel that the parkland when built should be fully inviting, accessible, and usable to the general public. In accordance with the staff recommendation, the future park that is built shall meet Level 1 standards. We agree that the developer shall open the trail and publicly accessible parkland in a phased manner, but no later than 9 years after the ordinance is passed. All programming of the park shall be overseen and implemented by the COA utilizing traditional park protocol. With regard to environmental protections, we feel the developer should be required to adhere to a maximum reflectivity of 15% or less and reclaimed water as the irrigation source for the property as well as the implementation of Water Forward standards as required by city code. The applicant shall adhere to the waterfront overlay as it pertains to any setback requirements for the lake. Sincerely, Samuel Franco, Chair, South Central Waterfront Advisory Board The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request.
305 S. CONGRESS PUD Conceptual Open Space Map EXHIBIT G WATER QUALITY FEATURE / UNDERGROUND CISTERN 25 YEAR FLOODPLAIN LINE 432.57’ ELEVATION ACCORDING TO COA RAS MODEL GREAT LAWN PIER WATER STEPS TREE 1450 . X A M " 0 - ' 0 7 30'-0" MAX. 40'-0" MAX. CRITICAL WATER QUALITY ZONE SETBACK LINE 100’ FROM SHORELINE HALF CRITICAL WATER QUALITY ZONE SETBACK LINE 50’ FROM SHORELINE WATER QUALITY FEATURE / RAIN GARDEN 35''-0" MAX. TREE 1402 TREES 1396-7 6 75'-0" M A X. 70'-0" X. A M BOARDWALK WATER STEPS CONCEPTUAL DETAIL GREAT STEPS PRIVATE DRIVE: MINIMUM 170' DISTANCE FROM BARTON SPRINGS INTERSECTION S O U T H C O N G R E S S A V E N U E MULTI-USE TRAIL PLAY AREA TREES 1086-7 LADY BIRD LAKE WATER QUALITY FEATURE / RAIN GARDEN 100 YEAR FLOODPLAIN LINE 440.88’ ELEVATION ACCORDING TO COA RAS MODEL PRIMARY SETBACK LINE 150’ FROM SHORELINE SECONDARY SETBACK LINE 50’ FROM PRIMARY SETBACK LINE PRIVATE DRIVE PRIVATE DRIVE: MINIMUM 100' DISTANCE FROM LANEWAY C INTERSECTION PROPOSED FUTURE PROJECT CONNECT RAIL LINE AND/OR STA- TION Park Land (284,447 sf/6.53 acre, which includes the inundated land.) *PARKLAND AREA IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE BASED ON FINAL LOCATION AND DESIGN OF CAPMETRO STATION DEFINITIONS: 1. “Amenitized Water Quality Ponds” are drainage and water quality infrastructure designed to function as a filter for storm water runoff through a layer of natural materials before being discharged to the lake. Functionally used to capture pollutants and characteristically have an aesthetically pleasing configuration of native plants, rock configurations, water features, and other natural qualities that may enhance function, and accompanied by education signage. Amenitized Water Quality Ponds cannot be designed as sedimentation/filtration ponds. 2. “Great Lawn” is an open field lawn, 0.5 to 1.5 acres, which allows for people to gather and observe bats, and which also allows for a variety of recreational activities, open field play and enjoyment of the scenery, respectful of the bat population and their habitat. 3. “Great Steps” are terraced platforms sufficient in size to allow small scale numbers of patrons to gather, sit and observe activity within the park while still accommodating individuals traversing from top to bottom, and must include ADA access. 4. “Pier” is a structure extending into navigable water for use as a landing place or promenade for viewing the lake. 5. “Water Steps” are platforms sufficient in size to …
South Central Waterfront Advisory Board Meeting Item 3B: Discussion and Possible action on Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone No. 19 (South Central Waterfront) Prepared by Samuel Franco, Chair, South Central Waterfront Advisory Board What we will discuss: ● Why are we here ● What is a TIRZ ● What people are saying ● What the TIRZ will pay for and where have ● Why do we need to fund the TIRZ now and they been used next steps Why we are here Why are we here § 2-1-172 - SOUTH CENTRAL WATERFRONT ADVISORY BOARD. The South Central Waterfront Advisory Board is established to provide continuity and communication among stakeholders and advocates as the South Central Waterfront Plan moves toward implementation and to provide recommendations to the city council regarding plan implementation. ➔ Governance Structure Made recommendation to council regarding the creation of an Economic Development Corporation Wrote recommendation letter to AEDC and Council calling for creation of subcommittee ➔ Regulating Plan Council directed staff to return in 9 months with a Regulating Plan that should include increased development entitlements, bonuses, and regulations (We provided feedback to council on this topic) ➔ Funding/Financing Sources Council implemented the TIRZ in Dec. 2021 - Set recapture rate O% Note: SCWAB Board utilized the “Next Steps” identified on pg. 110 of the Vision Plan to determine priorities. Regulating Plan will outline built environment based on community benefits TIRZ dollars can be used now for planning and community benefits Logistically not tied together What is a TIRZ TIRZ - Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone Just what is it exactly? “Is a method local governments can use to pay for improvements that will draw private investment to an area. Tax increment financing isn’t a new tax; instead, it redirects some of the ad valorem tax from property in a geographic area designated as a Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone (TIRZ) to pay for improvements in the zone.” “Each taxing unit may dedicate all, a portion of, or none of the tax revenue that is attributable to increased property values brought about by improvements within the reinvestment zone. The additional tax revenue received from the affected properties is referred to as the tax increment.” Source: Comptroller of Texas Website - https://comptroller.texas.gov/economy/local/ch311/ TIRZ - How it is applied to the South Central Waterfront The City of Austin performs a rigorous “but- for” analysis Only takes into account the amount of taxable …
SOUTH-CENTRAL WATERFRONT ADVISORY BOARD SPECIAL CALLED MEETING MINUTES OCTOBER 12, 2022 AT 6:00PM The South Central Waterfront Advisory Board Convened in a Special Called meeting on October 12, 2022 at Austin City Hall, Council Chambers, 301 W. 2nd Street Austin, Texas Chair S. Franco called the Meeting to order at 6:07 pm BOARD MEMBERS IN ATTENDANCE: Samuel Franco, Chair Jeffrey Thompson, Vice Chair Ana Aguirre, Board Member Sherri Ancipink, Board Member Laura Cottam-Sajbel, Board Member Karen Paup, Board Member EX OFFICO MEMBERS IN ATTENDANCE: Michele Van Hyfte, Downtown Austin Alliance Matiur Rahman, Austin Transportation Department MEMBERS IN ATTENDANCE REMOTELY: John Guinan, Office of Real Estate Services PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL 1. Daniel Kaveiman - 2. Wendy Price Todd – South River City Neighborhood Association 3. Zachary Faddis APPROVAL OF MINUTES The minutes from the Regular meeting of September 19, 2022 were approved on Board Member L. Cottam-Sajbel motion, Chair S. Franco seconded on a vote of 6-0. BRIEFINGS FROM STAFF Christine Maguire of the Economic Development provide information on the connection of the Regulating Plan and the proposed Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone (TIRZ) a. Discussion occurred but no action was taken 1. 2. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION 3. 4. Discussion and Possible action on the 305 South Congress PUD to be limited to items that were included in the South Central Waterfront Advisory Boards’ previous recommendation dated October 18, 2021. a. Board Member L. Cottam-Sajbel made a motion to draft and send a recommendation to City Council, Board, Board Member A. Aguirre seconded on a vote of 5-1. Discussion and Possible action on Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone (TIRZ) No. 19 (South Central Waterfront) a. The motion to forward a resolution to City Council, to set the recapture rate for the TIRZ failed on Chair S. Franco’s motion, Vice Chair J. Thompson seconded on a vote of 3-2-1, with Board Members S. Ancipink and L. Cottam-Sajbel abstaining. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS 5. Discussion and possible action on Chair S. Franco’s TIRZ resolution ADJOURNMENT Chair S. Franco the meeting at 9:28pm without objection The minutes were approved with the amendments to add a hyper-link to Item 3a and correct a name of a Public Communication speaker at the November 21, 2022 meeting on Chair S. Franco motion, and Board Member K. Paup second on a 5-0 vote.
