Notice for Packet 2: This Draft 2 (May 18, 2020) document is believed to be nearly complete and accurate except one needed technical update. This update is not expected to affect the overall project cost, or only very insignificantly. A Final Draft version will be issues, ready for adoption. The Final Draft version of these two documents will replace the 2016 SCW Appendices II: Detailed Cost Estimates. 2020 Update: SCW Physical Framework & Project Cost Estimates (draft 2: May 18, 2020) This document provides an update to the 2016 SCW Physical Framework Plan, following exactly the arrangement of streets and open spaces as proposed in the 2016 Illustrative Plan. This direct translation of the 2016 plan provides a basis for comparing proposed future modifications to the physical framework to the original 2016 plan. The cost estimations cover all components of the SCW Physical Framework (2040 buildout) including utilities infrastructure; streets and streetscapes for both new streets and improvements to existing streets; and the open space system (i.e., parks, trails, plazas, and other open spaces). This work was accomplished accordingly: • • Open Space Designs: This update includes schematic designs for four key open spaces in the SCW Plan, including the Park @ the Statesman site, the Green Connector, Crockett Plaza, and the Bouldin Trail @ the Texas School for the Deaf. The schematic open space designs were produced by PAZ consultants1, with additional review by Watershed Protection Department (WPD), Park & Recreation Department (PARD), PWD and others. These schematic designs provide details for accurate preliminary cost estimation and provide a benchmark for evaluating open space proposals that may be submitted as part of a development proposal. Cost Estimate Database: This database provides estimated costs for the complete physical framework as envisioned in the SCW Plan for buildout on both private and public lands. A cost estimating consultant2 provided estimates for all open space components. PWD, with support from City departments, supplied all cost estimates for streets/streetscapes/utilities. All costs are integrated into a single interactive database, created by PWD and PAZ. The database provides depth details for quantities, specifications, and direct costs3 for all components of the physical framework. Additionally, the database provides a generator for adding indirect costs4 for either a privately-built or publicly-built project. Costs reflect January 2020 dollars for Austin construction; however, the database is interactive and can be adjusted to account for inflation, unit price fluctuations, and …
Notice for Packet 3: This Draft 2 (May 18, 2020) document is believed to be nearly complete and accurate except for needed corrections for inputs regarding at least one of the “tipping parcels.” These corrections are being addressed but the corrections are not available at the issuing of Draft 2. However, these corrections are likely to affect the overall district buildout projections in this draft by less than 2%. A Final Draft version will be issued, ready for adoption. 2020 Buildout Scenarios for Financial Analysis (draft 2: May 18, 2020) Within the physical framework of blocks and green infrastructure, the SCW Plan modeled potential building developments on properties in the district. This exercise involved creating site-specific building designs (i.e. schematic building footprints, sections, and heights) on specific properties. This exercise was completed for “tipping parcels” – that is, parcels that were envisaged for redevelopment for the financial analysis. When this original work was done in 2015-16, tipping parcels were determined by (1) evaluating likelihood of redeveloping within the next twenty years, based on land value to building value; (2) age of current development; and (3) owner’s willingness in having their property evaluated. In the 2016 and the 2020 Update Buildout scenarios, ten properties 1 were designated as “tipping properties,” collectively representing about half of the gross acreage of all private properties in the SCW district. For tipping parcels, a future potential development proposal was modeled with a site -specific building footprint, with an assumed potential building height, massing and program of uses (i.e., square feet of Office, Retail, Residential, Hotel), as well as a calculation to assign a parking requirement. Site-specific schematic designs included accommodating the parking demand, schematically designed in a combination of podium and below grade structures. The Buildout Scenarios are a key input into developing site-specific proforma analysis to test the financial feasibility of potential developments. Three Buildout Scenarios have been modeled: 2020 Update: SCW Plan Buildout: This is identical to the 2016 Buildout except that the 2016 Buildout factored in two future buildings that are entitled under existing Planned Unit Development (PUD) agreements. In the 2016 analysis, the buildout scenarios for parcels were incorporated into a proforma spreadsheet analysis to test the financial feasibility of a development on a property. In this new deliverable, the 2020 Update takes the 2016 buildout information only, minus the PUD properties, and consolidated it into a simpler table. The …
Notice for Packet 4: This Draft 2 (May 18, 2020) document is believed to be nearly complete and accurate except for needed corrections to update the Buildout Scenarios input (See notice for Packet 3). Once the updates to the Building Scenarios are complete, the corrected inputs to this document can be finalized. The impact of these pending corrections/additions should not change the overall district costs. Instead, these updates will change the calculation for impact fees associated with two “tippin g parcels.1” Although these needed adjustments may have noteworthy impacts to the individual parcel calculations , these adjustments should have minor impacts to the districtwide Baseline Development (i.e., impact fees) that are part of this document. Nonetheless, staff will make needed corrections and issue a Final Draft of this document in time for the June SCWAB meeting. PHYSICAL FRAMEWORK FUNDING SOURCES This new single-source document consolidates and refines information that was previously embedded in the Physical Framework and Project Costs Estimates. To provide more clarity and functionality, this new document draws from information that has now been updated in Draft 2 of the Physical Framework and Project Costs Estimates spreadsheets, and Draft 2 of the SCW Buildout Scenario for Financial Analysis spreadsheets. Using information linked to those sources, this new document does two things: (1) It tabulates all Physical Framework and Project Costs for the full district, and (2) It identifies potential sources of funding for addressing those costs. Drawing from the Physical Framework and Project Cost Estimates spreadsheets, this new document tabulates potential funding that has been identified as within existing Capital Improvement Programs (CIP) and estimates from what utilities might contribute for service extensions. What is new in this document is how the contributions from “Baseline Development” are calculated. For this document, “Baseline Development” are costs that new development might be expected to cover through contributions, either in-kind or in fee, for Physical Framework improvements in the district. Baseline Development is a contribution that would be expected before consideration of “Bonus Fee” requirements. What is new in this document is how Baseline Development contributions are calculated. This document uses existing and pending City policy and methodology to calculate impact fees. Staff has coordinated with the following City departments to estimates impact fees as follows: Coordinated with Austin Transportation Department (ATD) to use the methodology from the Street Impact Fee Study Report to calculate the developer’s baseline contribution (before-bonus …
South Central Waterfront Advisory Board Project Updates & Communications from Staff To: From: Alan Holt, Principal Planner; Planning & Zoning Date: May 18, 2020 RE: To keep the May virtual meeting of the SCWAB focused on time-critical issues, I am providing this brief update memo instead of the usual staff presentation. Updates on recently presented draft materials: So far in 2020, key first draft deliverables have been posted as backup to meetings to the SCWAB. These materials are milestone deliverables in themselves. These important materials are also foundational prerequisites to updating the Financial Framework and to completing the draft Regulating Plan. As indicated in the memorandum to the SCWAB at the April virtual meeting, staff has improved these first drafts deliverables to correct errors and clarify information. These improved updates have been completed and are posted as backup for this agenda item. Outlined below is a summary of the corrections/modifications that have been incorporated into the updated deliverables: Package 1: 2020 Updated: SCW Street Typology and Sections (draft 2: April 18, 2020) Changed from the draft 1: January 10, 2020 version: Armadillo Drive (AD1 & AD2) has been changed from a Collector 1 Street to a Local Street. Packet 2: This packet combines two previous draft deliverables, both of which provide detailed cost estimates for the proposed SCW Physical Framework (streets, streetscapes, open spaces, utilities infrastructure) at full buildout (2040). The two documents include: 2020 Updated: SCW Physical Framework & Project Costs Estimates (draft 2: May 18, 2020) Changes from the draft 1: March 12, 2020 version: a. Adjust cost for Armadillo Drive from a Collector 1 Street to a Local Street (very small cost impact) b. Correct costs for open spaces inputs for direct costs (construction costs) only. c. Inclusion of a pie chart to show total district project costs as allocated into components (e.g., Open Space, Streetscape Improvements, etc.) 2020 SCW Modified Physical Framework & Project Costs Estimates (draft 2: May 18, 2020) Changes from the draft 1: March 12, 2020 version: a. Ditto from 2ai b. Ditto from 2aii c. Ditto from 2aiii Package 3: SCW Buildout Scenarios for Financial Analysis (draft 2: May 18, 2020). Changes from draft 1: March 16, 2020 version: 2020 Updated Buildout: a. Revised district framework map showing proposed bonus building heights for all “tipping parcels” from the SCW Plan. b. Summary table of modeled entitlements (heights and uses) for all “tipping …
SOUTH CENTRAL WATERFRONT ADVISORY BOARD APPROVED MINUTES FOR MAY 18, 2020 AT 10:00 AM The South Central Waterfront Advisory Board convened in a Regular Meeting on May 18, 2020 via Videoconferencing. Chair Samuel Franco called the meeting to order at 10:06 a.m. Board Members in attendance: Ex Officios: Chair Samuel Franco (Design Commission) Vice Chair Lynn Kurth (Mayor & District 9 Appointee) Greg Anderson (Planning Commission) Francoise Luca (Parks & Recreation Board) Karen Paup (Affordable Housing Rep) Wendy Price Todd (S. River City NA) Alfred Godfrey (Trail Foundation) Cory Walton (Bouldin Creek NA) 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES AND ACTION Molly Alexander (DAA) Sam Tedford (NHCD) Nazlie Saeedi (ATD) Marek Izydorczyk (ORES) Rolando Fernandez (FSD) City of Austin Planning & Zoning Staff: Alan Holt, Executive Liaison Sravya Garladenne, Staff Liaison Jodi Lane, Staff Liaison a. Board Member Al Godfrey made a motion, seconded by Vice Chair Lynn Kurth, to approve the draft April 20 and April 24, 2020 SCWAB meeting minutes. The motion to approve passed with 8 yes and 1 absent (includes absentee Linda Guerrero) votes. 2. ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION a. Update on SCW Financial Framework – SCW Consultant, Ian Carlton from ECONorthwest, OR, gave a presentation on the SCW Financial Framework and discussed overarching takeaways from the financial modeling. The Board discussed this but no action was taken. 3. PROJECT UPDATES AND COMMUNICATIONS FROM STAFF a. Memo to SCWAB - Written update only from Staff – The Board acknowledged the written update from Executive Liaison Alan Holt. No action was taken. 4. ADJOURNMENT - with no objections, Chair Samuel Franco adjourned the meeting at 11:39am. 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. For information, please contact Alan Holt in the Planning and Zoning Department at alan.holt@austintexas.gov or (512) 974-2716. TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711.
Special Meeting of the “South Central Waterfront Advisory Board” April 24, 2020 South Central Waterfront Advisory Board to be held on April 24, 2020, with Social Distancing Modifications Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers must register in advance (Thursday, April 23 by Noon). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the April 24 South Central Waterfront Advisory Board Meeting, residents must: Call or email the board liaison at (512)-974-3362 or Sravya.garladenne@austintexas.gov no later than noon, April 23 (the day before the meeting). The information required is the speaker name, item number(s) they wish to speak on, whether they are for/against/neutral, and a telephone number or email address. Once a request to speak has been called in or emailed to the board liaison, residents will receive either an email or phone call providing the telephone number to call on the day of the scheduled meeting. Speakers must call in at least 30 minutes prior to meeting start in order to speak, late callers will not be accepted and will not be able to speak. Speakers will be placed in a queue until their time to speak. Handouts or other information may be emailed to Sravya.garladenne@austintexas.gov by Noon the day before the scheduled meeting. This information will be provided to Board and Commission members in advance of the meeting. 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. For information, please contact Sravya Garladenne in the Planning and Zoning Department at sravya.garladenne@austintexas.gov or (512) 974-3362. TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. SOUTH CENTRAL WATERFRONT ADVISORY BOARD SPECIAL CALLED MEETING FRIDAY, APRIL 24, 2020 AT 1:00 PM VIA VIDEOCONFERENCING Board Members: ___ Chair Samuel Franco (Design Commission) ___ Vice Chair Lynn Kurth (Mayor & District 9 Appointee) ___ Greg Anderson (Planning Commission) ___ Linda Guerrero (Environmental Commission) ___ Francoise Luca (Parks & Recreation Board) ___ Karen Paup (Affordable Housing Rep) ___ Wendy Price Todd (S. River City NA) ___ Cory Walton (Bouldin Creek NA) ___ Alfred Godfrey (Trail Foundation) Ex Officios: ___ Vacant (NHCD) ___ Nazlie …
South Central Waterfront Briefing Austin Economic Development Corporation (AEDC) Task 3: Presentation on Organizational Development Plan Matthew Kwatinetz Q Partners April 2020 Agenda Scope for Creating a new Economic Development Organization Update: Austin Economic Development Corporation Proposal: South Central Waterfront Next Steps 2 Scope: Creating an EDO for Austin 3 Timeline and Scope Review: SOW Task 1: Engagement Kick-off and Team Formation (Dec) Review of Materials Interviews Task 2: Research and Benchmarking (Dec-Jan) Expanded precedent document review and broad research Benchmarks nationally and in Texas Task 3: Initial Proposal to Staff, Stakeholders and Leadership (March) Initial Proposal (“Straw Person”) to kick-off discussion (this presentation) Refined Proposal based on Staff, Council Member and Project Team feedback Task 4: Presentation and Recommendations (April/May) 4 Task 1: Kick-Off Meetings (40+ interviews) Most meetings were conducted Dec 9, 10, and 11 in Austin’s City Hall. Council member meetings were delayed due to LDC conversations and conducted via phone in January. City of Austin Elected Officials and/or Policy Staff: CM Tovo, CM Alter, CM Pool, CM Kitchen, CM Flannigan, CM Casar, Mayor Pro Tem Garza, Mayor Adler City of Austin Department Staff: City Manager, Asst. CM; Economic Development Department; EDD Cultural Arts Division; Redevelopment Division; EDD Strategy & Int’l; EDD Music & Entertainment Division; Planning and Project Group EDD; COA Planning; Neighborhood Housing & Community Development (AHCD) and AHFC; Real Estate & Finance; Law Department Inter-Governmental: County Commissioner Travillion, Office of the Judge of Travis County, County Commissioner Shea, University of Texas, Capital Metro, CAMPO, Austin Community College, Austin Independent School District, State Senator Watson, Texas Council on Economic Development, City of San Antonio Stakeholders and Anchors: Capital City Innovation, Downtown Austin Alliance, Red River Cultural District, Austin Cultural Alliance, Greater Austin Chamber of Commerce, Urban Land Institute, Perkins+Will, Austin Community Foundation, Affordable Central Texas, Housing Authority of the City of Austin (”HACA”) with HACA, AAHC, NHCD, AHFC Note: David Colligan, Interim Assistant Director of EDD, was in all meetings 5 Task 2 & Task 3 Precedent document review and broad research (Dec – Feb) Benchmarks Nationally & Peer Cities (Jan – Feb) Texas Case Studies and Texas Law Review (Jan – Feb) Initial “Straw Person” Briefings with COA and Council (Feb-Mar) Follow-up Stakeholder Meetings (Feb – Mar) EDD, CMO, Council …
South Central Waterfront Advisory Board Meeting March 16, 2020 Agenda Item 2.F. - Update on EDD/Consultant for Development Corporation Entity & Potential Special Called Meeting South Central Waterfront 2.f. Update on EDD/Consultant for Development Corporation Entity & Potential Special Called Meeting Corporation Entity & Potential Special Called Meeting Corporation Entity & Potential Special Called Meeting Updated: March 12, 2020 T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T F F F F F F F F F F F F F F F F CONTENTS WHAT’S NEW WHAT’S NEW WHAT’S NEW 2.f. 2.f. 2.f. Materials distributed to participants of the Materials distributed to participants of the Materials distributed to participants of the March 5, 2020 SCW Waterfront Bus Tour March 5, 2020 SCW Waterfront Bus Tour March 5, 2020 SCW Waterfront Bus Tour with EDD/Consultant for Development with EDD/Consultant for Development with EDD/Consultant for Development Corporation Entity Corporation Entity Corporation Entity A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D MARCH 5, 2020: S CW BU S TOU R ECONOMIC DEVELO PM ENT D EPARTMENT/ECONOMI C D EVELOPMENT ENTI TY DI S C USS I O N * Provide overview of the 2016 South Central Waterfront D D D D * Provide overview of the 2016 South Central Waterfront * Provide overview of the 2016 South Central Waterfront * Highlight four key recomendations which exemplify the master plan & the SCW District PU RP OSE OF TOUR: range of potential p3 projects that create affordable housing, urban trail infrastructure, high-capacity transit, and park/ plaza/placemaking * Consider role of an economic development entity to facilitate p3 and project delivery A A A A F F F F 1 2 R R R R T T T T 4 3 1 MARCH 5, 2020: S CW BU S TOU R ECONOMIC DEVELO PM ENT D EPARTMENT/ECONOMI C D EVELOPMENT ENTI TY DI S C USS I O N F F F F F F F F F F F F F F F F F F F F F F F F F F F F F F F 3 A A A A A A …
South Central Waterfront Advisory Board Update on SCW Implementation Planning To: From: Alan Holt, Principal Planner; Planning & Zoning Date: April 20, 2020 RE: In order to keep the April virtual meeting of the SCWAB focused on time-critical issues, I am providing this brief update memo instead of the usual staff presentation. A. Pending Updates on recently presented draft materials: So far in 2020, key draft deliverables have been posted and presented to the SCWAB (except for the cancelled March meeting). These materials are integral for the completing the updates for the Physical Framework & Costs; the Financial Framework; and to completing the draft Regulating Plan. Some modifications to these recently presented materials are in the work. These modifications will be complete by and presented to May 2020 SCWAB meeting. Those previously presented draft reports are highlighted below, with a brief explanation of updates/modifications now being made: 1. Update Report on the SCW Street Typology and Section (draft: Jan. 10, 2020) a. Change: Armadillo Drive (AD1 & AD2) is being changed from a Collector Street to a Local Street. small cost impact) 2. Draft (March 12, 2020): Update Report on the SCW Physical Framework & Project Costs a. Modify: Adjust cost for Armadillo Drive from a Collector Street to a Local Street (very b. Modify: Coordinate with Austin Transportation Department (ATD) to use the methodology from the Street Impact Fee Study Report to calculate the developer’s baseline infrastructure contribution (before-bonus requirement) for street infrastructure. This calculation will inform and modify the developer’s baseline contribution in the SCW Physical Framework & Project Cost, and inform the update of the Financial Framework. 3. Draft (March 12, 2020): Update Report on the SCW Modified Physical Framework & Project Costs a. Ditto from 2a b. Ditto from 2b B. Pending Deliverables in the works: Consultants and staff are working on updates and new draft deliverables which are targeted for presentation for the SCWAB May meeting. 1. Draft 1: 2020 Update to the SCW Financial Framework (with ECONorthwest. Support by McCann Adams Studio) a. ECONorthwest and staff expect to present the first draft of the 2020 Update/Financial Framework. This draft will include: i. Calibration of the “bonus community contribution requirement” (in-kind or fee) to attain the SCW development entitlements as per the 2016 Plan. ii. Affordable housing scenarios, gap finance requirements, and options 1. Depth of afford vs number of units 2. Ownership vs rental …
SOUTH CENTRAL WATERFRONT ADVISORY BOARD APPROVED MINUTES FOR APRIL 24, 2020 AT 1:00 PM The South Central Waterfront Advisory Board convened in a Special Called Meeting on April 24, 2020 via Videoconferencing. Chair Samuel Franco called the meeting to order at 1:02 p.m. Board Members in attendance: Ex Officios: Chair Samuel Franco (Design Commission) Vice Chair Lynn Kurth (Mayor & District 9 Appointee) Greg Anderson (Planning Commission) Linda Guerrero (Environmental Commission) Francoise Luca (Parks & Recreation Board) Karen Paup (Affordable Housing Rep) Wendy Price Todd (S. River City NA) Alfred Godfrey (Trail Foundation) 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES AND ACTION Molly Alexander (DAA) City of Austin Planning & Zoning Staff: Alan Holt, Executive Liaison Sravya Garladenne, Staff Liaison Jodi Lane, Staff Liaison a. Chair Samuel Franco deferred the approval of meeting minutes for the April 20, 2020 SCWAB meeting to the Board’s next regular meeting. 2. ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION a. Update from EDD / Consultant on Development Corporation Entity – Economic Development Department Staff David Colligan and Kristi Samilpa, and Consultant, Matthew Kwatinetz, of Q Partners, New York City, gave a presentation on the proposed Economic Development Organization for Austin and elaborated on the specifics for the SCW District. Upon discussion, Board Member Karen Paup made a motion, seconded by Board Member Al Godfrey to recommend EDD’s proposal for an Economic Development Organization to the City Council. Board Member Karen Paup suggested that the recommendation read: “In keeping with Council direction 20200220-044 to move forward expeditiously on the development of SCW District dated 02/20/2020, the SCWAB supports the EDD Consultant’s recommendation on establishing an Economic Development Organization.” The motion to approve passed with 7 yes and 2 absent (including Board Member Wendy Price Todd, who left the meeting early) votes. 3. PROJECT UPDATES AND COMMUNICATIONS FROM STAFF a. Memo to SCWAB - Written update only from Staff – The Board acknowledged the written update from Executive Liaison Alan Holt. No action was taken. 4. ADJOURNMENT - with no objections, Chair Samuel Franco adjourned the meeting at 2:29pm. 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. For information, please contact Alan Holt in the Planning …
Special Meeting of the “South Central Waterfront Advisory Board” April 20, 2020 South Central Waterfront Advisory Board to be held on April 20, 2020, with Social Distancing Modifications Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers must register in advance (Sunday, April 19 by Noon). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the April 20 South Central Waterfront Advisory Board Meeting, residents must: Call or email the board liaison at (512)-974-3362 or Sravya.garladenne@austintexas.gov no later than noon, Sunday, April 19 (the day before the meeting). The information required is the speaker name, item number(s) they wish to speak on, whether they are for/against/neutral, and a telephone number or email address. Once a request to speak has been called in or emailed to the board liaison, residents will receive either an email or phone call providing the telephone number to call on the day of the scheduled meeting. Speakers must call in at least 30 minutes prior to meeting start in order to speak, late callers will not be accepted and will not be able to speak. Speakers will be placed in a queue until their time to speak. Handouts or other information may be emailed to Sravya.garladenne@austintexas.gov by Noon the day before the scheduled meeting. This information will be provided to Board and Commission members in advance of the meeting. 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. For information, please contact Sravya Garladenne in the Planning and Zoning Department at sravya.garladenne@austintexas.gov or (512) 974-3362. TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. SOUTH CENTRAL WATERFRONT ADVISORY BOARD MONDAY, APRIL 20, 2020 AT 3:00 PM VIA VIDEOCONFERENCING Board Members: ___ Chair Samuel Franco (Design Commission) ___ Vice Chair Lynn Kurth (Mayor & District 9 Appointee) ___ Greg Anderson (Planning Commission) ___ Linda Guerrero (Environmental Commission) ___ Francoise Luca (Parks & Recreation Board) ___ Karen Paup (Affordable Housing Rep) ___ Wendy Price Todd (S. River City NA) ___ Cory Walton (Bouldin Creek NA) ___ Alfred Godfrey (Trail Foundation) Ex Officios: ___ Vacant (NHCD) ___ Nazlie Saeedi (ATD) …
SOUTH CENTRAL WATERFRONT ADVISORY BOARD DRAFT MINUTES FOR FEBRUARY 18, 2020 AT 6:00 PM The South Central Waterfront Advisory Board convened in a regular meeting on February 18, 2020 at One Texas Center, 3rd floor conference room located at 505 Barton Springs Road, Austin, Texas. Chair Samuel Franco called the meeting to order at 6:01 p.m. Board Members in attendance: Chair Samuel Franco (Design Commission) Vice Chair Lynn Kurth (Mayor & District 9 Appointee) Linda Guerrero (Environmental Commission) Francoise Luca (Parks & Recreation Board) Karen Paup (Affordable Housing Rep) Wendy Price Todd (S. River City NA) Alfred Godfrey (Trail Foundation) 1. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL a. No citizen communication. 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES AND ACTION Ex Officios: Nazlie Saeedi (ATD) Molly Alexander (DAA) City of Austin Planning & Zoning Staff: Alan Holt, Executive Liaison Jodi Lane, PAZ Staff a. Board Member Wendy Price Todd made a motion, seconded by Board Member Linda Guerrero, to approve the draft January 21, 2020 SCWAB meeting minutes. The motion to approve passed with 7 yes and 2 absent (includes absentees Greg Anderson and Cory Walton) votes. 3. ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION a. Draft 1 – 2020 Update Report on SCW Physical Framework Costs – Executive Liaison Alan Holt, Public Works Department staff Kevin Sweat, and Jodi Lane, PAZ Staff, presented an update on the SCW Physical Framework Costs. The Board discussed this but no action was taken. b. EDD process with Consultant for Development Corporation Entity - An update was provided by Executive Liaison Alan Holt. The Board agreed with the suggestion from EDD staff to potentially call a Special Called Meeting to provide feedback to the Consultant prior to his report being sent to Council. The Board anticipates taking action once further information is available from EDD. No action was taken. c. Council Resolution on February 20 on SCW Implementation - The Board discussed the Council Resolution brought forth by Executive Liaison Alan Holt but no action was taken. 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. For information, please contact Alan Holt in the Planning and Zoning Department at alan.holt@austintexas.gov or (512) 974-2716. TTY users route through …
South Central Waterfront Advisory Board Meeting March 16, 2020 Agenda Item 2.F. - Update on EDD/Consultant for Development Corporation Entity & Potential Special Called Meeting South Central Waterfront 2.f. Update on EDD/Consultant for Development Corporation Entity & Potential Special Called Meeting Corporation Entity & Potential Special Called Meeting Corporation Entity & Potential Special Called Meeting Updated: March 12, 2020 T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T F F F F F F F F F F F F F F F F CONTENTS WHAT’S NEW WHAT’S NEW WHAT’S NEW 2.f. 2.f. 2.f. Materials distributed to participants of the Materials distributed to participants of the Materials distributed to participants of the March 5, 2020 SCW Waterfront Bus Tour March 5, 2020 SCW Waterfront Bus Tour March 5, 2020 SCW Waterfront Bus Tour with EDD/Consultant for Development with EDD/Consultant for Development with EDD/Consultant for Development Corporation Entity Corporation Entity Corporation Entity A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D MARCH 5, 2020: S CW BU S TOU R ECONOMIC DEVELO PM ENT D EPARTMENT/ECONOMI C D EVELOPMENT ENTI TY DI S C USS I O N * Provide overview of the 2016 South Central Waterfront D D D D * Provide overview of the 2016 South Central Waterfront * Provide overview of the 2016 South Central Waterfront * Highlight four key recomendations which exemplify the master plan & the SCW District PU RP OSE OF TOUR: range of potential p3 projects that create affordable housing, urban trail infrastructure, high-capacity transit, and park/ plaza/placemaking * Consider role of an economic development entity to facilitate p3 and project delivery A A A A F F F F 1 2 R R R R T T T T 4 3 1 MARCH 5, 2020: S CW BU S TOU R ECONOMIC DEVELO PM ENT D EPARTMENT/ECONOMI C D EVELOPMENT ENTI TY DI S C USS I O N F F F F F F F F F F F F F F F F F F F F F F F F F F F F F F F 3 A A A A A A …
South Central Waterfront Briefing Austin Economic Development Corporation (AEDC) Task 3: Presentation on Organizational Development Plan Matthew Kwatinetz Q Partners April 2020 Agenda Scope for Creating a new Economic Development Organization Update: Austin Economic Development Corporation Proposal: South Central Waterfront Next Steps 2 Scope: Creating an EDO for Austin 3 Timeline and Scope Review: SOW Task 1: Engagement Kick-off and Team Formation (Dec) Review of Materials Interviews Task 2: Research and Benchmarking (Dec-Jan) Expanded precedent document review and broad research Benchmarks nationally and in Texas Task 3: Initial Proposal to Staff, Stakeholders and Leadership (March) Initial Proposal (“Straw Person”) to kick-off discussion (this presentation) Refined Proposal based on Staff, Council Member and Project Team feedback Task 4: Presentation and Recommendations (April/May) 4 Task 1: Kick-Off Meetings (40+ interviews) Most meetings were conducted Dec 9, 10, and 11 in Austin’s City Hall. Council member meetings were delayed due to LDC conversations and conducted via phone in January. City of Austin Elected Officials and/or Policy Staff: CM Tovo, CM Alter, CM Pool, CM Kitchen, CM Flannigan, CM Casar, Mayor Pro Tem Garza, Mayor Adler City of Austin Department Staff: City Manager, Asst. CM; Economic Development Department; EDD Cultural Arts Division; Redevelopment Division; EDD Strategy & Int’l; EDD Music & Entertainment Division; Planning and Project Group EDD; COA Planning; Neighborhood Housing & Community Development (AHCD) and AHFC; Real Estate & Finance; Law Department Inter-Governmental: County Commissioner Travillion, Office of the Judge of Travis County, County Commissioner Shea, University of Texas, Capital Metro, CAMPO, Austin Community College, Austin Independent School District, State Senator Watson, Texas Council on Economic Development, City of San Antonio Stakeholders and Anchors: Capital City Innovation, Downtown Austin Alliance, Red River Cultural District, Austin Cultural Alliance, Greater Austin Chamber of Commerce, Urban Land Institute, Perkins+Will, Austin Community Foundation, Affordable Central Texas, Housing Authority of the City of Austin (”HACA”) with HACA, AAHC, NHCD, AHFC Note: David Colligan, Interim Assistant Director of EDD, was in all meetings 5 Task 2 & Task 3 Precedent document review and broad research (Dec – Feb) Benchmarks Nationally & Peer Cities (Jan – Feb) Texas Case Studies and Texas Law Review (Jan – Feb) Initial “Straw Person” Briefings with COA and Council (Feb-Mar) Follow-up Stakeholder Meetings (Feb – Mar) EDD, CMO, Council …
South Central Waterfront Advisory Board Update on SCW Implementation Planning To: From: Alan Holt, Principal Planner; Planning & Zoning Date: April 20, 2020 RE: In order to keep the April virtual meeting of the SCWAB focused on time-critical issues, I am providing this brief update memo instead of the usual staff presentation. A. Pending Updates on recently presented draft materials: So far in 2020, key draft deliverables have been posted and presented to the SCWAB (except for the cancelled March meeting). These materials are integral for the completing the updates for the Physical Framework & Costs; the Financial Framework; and to completing the draft Regulating Plan. Some modifications to these recently presented materials are in the work. These modifications will be complete by and presented to May 2020 SCWAB meeting. Those previously presented draft reports are highlighted below, with a brief explanation of updates/modifications now being made: 1. Update Report on the SCW Street Typology and Section (draft: Jan. 10, 2020) a. Change: Armadillo Drive (AD1 & AD2) is being changed from a Collector Street to a Local Street. small cost impact) 2. Draft (March 12, 2020): Update Report on the SCW Physical Framework & Project Costs a. Modify: Adjust cost for Armadillo Drive from a Collector Street to a Local Street (very b. Modify: Coordinate with Austin Transportation Department (ATD) to use the methodology from the Street Impact Fee Study Report to calculate the developer’s baseline infrastructure contribution (before-bonus requirement) for street infrastructure. This calculation will inform and modify the developer’s baseline contribution in the SCW Physical Framework & Project Cost, and inform the update of the Financial Framework. 3. Draft (March 12, 2020): Update Report on the SCW Modified Physical Framework & Project Costs a. Ditto from 2a b. Ditto from 2b B. Pending Deliverables in the works: Consultants and staff are working on updates and new draft deliverables which are targeted for presentation for the SCWAB May meeting. 1. Draft 1: 2020 Update to the SCW Financial Framework (with ECONorthwest. Support by McCann Adams Studio) a. ECONorthwest and staff expect to present the first draft of the 2020 Update/Financial Framework. This draft will include: i. Calibration of the “bonus community contribution requirement” (in-kind or fee) to attain the SCW development entitlements as per the 2016 Plan. ii. Affordable housing scenarios, gap finance requirements, and options 1. Depth of afford vs number of units 2. Ownership vs rental …
SOUTH CENTRAL WATERFRONT ADVISORY BOARD APPROVED MINUTES FOR APRIL 20, 2020 AT 3:00 PM The South Central Waterfront Advisory Board convened in a regular meeting on April 20, 2020 via Videoconferencing. Chair Samuel Franco called the meeting to order at 3:01 p.m. Board Members in attendance: Ex Officios: Chair Samuel Franco (Design Commission) Vice Chair Lynn Kurth (Mayor & District 9 Appointee) Greg Anderson (Planning Commission) Linda Guerrero (Environmental Commission) Francoise Luca (Parks & Recreation Board) Karen Paup (Affordable Housing Rep) Wendy Price Todd (S. River City NA) Alfred Godfrey (Trail Foundation) 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES AND ACTION Nazlie Saeedi (ATD) Molly Alexander (DAA) Rolando Fernandez (FSD) City of Austin Planning & Zoning Staff: Alan Holt, Executive Liaison Sravya Garladenne, Staff Liaison Jodi Lane, Staff Liaison a. Board Member Linda Guerrero made a motion, seconded by Board Member Greg Anderson, to approve the draft February 18, 2020 SCWAB meeting minutes. The motion to approve passed with 8 yes and 1 absent (Cory Walton) votes. 2. ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION a. Update from EDD / Consultant on Development Corporation Entity – Economic Development Department Consultant Matthew Kwatinetz began a presentation on the proposed Economic Development Organization for Austin. However, due to technical difficulties, he was unable to complete the presentation. Board Members Al Godfrey and Wendy Price Todd motioned for a Special Called Meeting to discuss this and the remaining agenda items. With unanimous consent, the Board agreed to hold a Special Called Meeting. 3. PROJECT UPDATES AND COMMUNICATIONS FROM STAFF a. Memo to SCWAB - Written update only from Staff – Agenda item postponed to future Special Called Meeting. 4. ADJOURNMENT - with no objections, Chair Samuel Franco adjourned the meeting at 4:11pm. 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. For information, please contact Alan Holt in the Planning and Zoning Department at alan.holt@austintexas.gov or (512) 974-2716. TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711.
SOUTH CENTRAL WATERFRONT ADVISORY BOARD MONDAY, MARCH 16, 2020 AT 6:00 PM AUSTIN CITY HALL, BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS ROOM 1101 301 W. 2nd STREET, AUSTIN, TEXAS 78704 Board Members: ___ Chair Samuel Franco (Design Commission) ___ Vice Chair Lynn Kurth (Mayor & District 9 Appointee) ___ Greg Anderson (Planning Commission) ___ Linda Guerrero (Environmental Commission) ___ Francoise Luca (Parks & Recreation Board) ___ Karen Paup (Affordable Housing Rep) ___ Wendy Price Todd (S. River City NA) ___ Cory Walton (Bouldin Creek NA) ___ Jeff Seinden (Bouldin Creek NA) ___ Alfred Godfrey (Trail Foundation) Ex Officios: ___ Sam Tedford (NHCD) ___ Nazlie Saeedi (ATD) ___ Gloria Aguilera (ORES) ___ Marek Izydorczyk (ORES) ___ Rolando Fernandez (FSD) ___ Molly Alexander (DAA) City of Austin Planning & Zoning Staff: ___ Alan Holt, Executive Liaison ___ Sravya Garladenne, Staff Liaison ___ Jodi Lane AGENDA CALL TO ORDER CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES AND ACTION a. Approval the minutes of the regular SCWAB meeting of February 18, 2020. 2. ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION a. Revised Report: 2020 Update of SCW Plan’s Physical Framework & Project Costs b. Consultant’s Report & Review of 305 S Congress PUD Application Infrastructure Costs c. Draft Report on 2020 SCW Plan’s Modified Physical Framework & Project Costs d. 2020 SCW Buildouts for Financial Analysis e. Live video Presentation/Discussion w/ Financial Consultant on 2020 SCW Financial Framework Update – Time Certain f. Update on EDD/Consultant for Development Corporation Entity & Potential Special Called Meeting g. Update on Council Resolution 20200220-044 – Implementation team for SCW 3. PROJECT UPDATES AND COMMUNICATIONS FROM STAFF 4. WORKING GROUP UPDATES & ASSIGNMENTS FROM CHAIR a. Outreach b. Community Benefits, Infrastructure, and Regulating Plan c. Finance and Governance d. Active Projects 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. For information, please contact Sravya Garladenne in the Planning and Zoning Department at sravya.garladenne@austintexas.gov or (512) 974-3362. TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. 5. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Future agenda items will NOT be discussed at the current meeting, but will be offered for initiation, discussion, and/or possible recommendation at a FUTURE meeting. a. Presentation from affordable housing …
