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SOUTH-CENTRAL WATERFRONT ADVISORY BOARD REGULAR MEETING MINUTES JANUARY 18, 2024, AT 6:00PM The South Central Waterfront Advisory Board convened the Regular Meeting at the Permitting and Development Center Room 1401, 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Dr, Austin, TX 78752 in a hybrid format. BOARD MEMBERS IN ATTENDANCE: Jim Stephenson, Chair David Sullivan BOARD MEMBERS IN ATTENDANCE REMOTELY: Conners Ladner Julia Woods Felicity Maxwell, Vice Chair Isaac Cohen Rebecca Edwards, Ex-Officio Housing Hopie Martinez, Ex-Officio Financial Services-Real Estate CALL TO ORDER Chair J. Stephenson called the Meeting to order at 6:05 pm. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the South-Central Waterfront Advisory Board (SCWAB) Regular Meeting of the November 20, 2023 The motion to approve the minutes was made by Board Member D. Sullivan, seconded by Vice Chair F. Maxwell and approved by a vote of (5-0). Board Member C. Ladner was not present. BRIEFINGS 2. Staff presentation on the South Central Waterfront Combining District with a Density Bonus Program by April Geruso, Tyler Tripp, and Chad Sharrard of the City of Austin Planning Department. April Geruso, Tyler Tripp and Chad Sharrard of the City of Austin Planning Department briefed the Board on status of the South Central Waterfront (SCW) Combining District and Density Bonus Program. WORKING GROUP/COMMITTEE UPDATES Update from the Community Benefits, Infrastructure and Regulating Plan Working Group 3. Chair Stephenson provided the update that the Working Group met on Tuesday, January 16, 2023, with Planning Department staff to review SCW Combining District and Density Bonus Program. Update from Active Projects Working Group. 4. Chair J. Stephenson, Vice Chair F. Maxwell and Board Member D. Sullivan volunteered to serve on the Active Projects Working Group, established in 2019. The Working Group plans to convene a meeting with the developer of 500 South Congress to review and discuss their redevelopment plans. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Combining District and Density Bonus Program update from City Planning Department staff (Chair Stephenson); Updates from Working Groups (Chair Stephenson) ADJOURNMENT Chair J. Stephenson adjourned the meeting at 7:32 pm. The minutes were approved at the February 22, 2024 Regular meeting on a motion from Board Member D. Sullivan and seconded by Vice Chair F. Maxwell on a 7-0 vote. (Absent: Board Member S. Bazan)
1. 2. SOUTH-CENTRAL WATERFRONT ADVISORY BOARD SPECIAL CALLED MEETING MINUTES NOVEMBER 21, 2022 AT 6:00PM The South Central Waterfront Advisory Board Convened in a Regular Meeting on November 21st at Austin City Hall, Council Chambers, 301 W. 2nd Street Austin, Texas Chair S. Franco called the Meeting to order at 6:03 pm BOARD MEMBERS IN ATTENDANCE: Samuel Franco, Chair Jeffrey Thompson, Vice Chair (Remote) Ana Aguirre, Board Member (Remote) Laura Cottam-Sajbel, Board Member (Remote) Karen Paup, Board Member EX OFFICO MEMBERS IN ATTENDANCE: Matiur Rahman, Austin Transportation Department Josh Rudow, Housing and Planning Department STAFF IN ATTENDANCE: Aaron D. Jenkins Christine Maguire (Remote) PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None APPROVAL OF MINUTES The minutes from the Special Called meeting of October 12, 2022 were approved with amendments to add a hyperlink to Item 3a and correct a name of a Public Communication speaker on Chair S. Franco motion, Board Member K. Paup seconded the motion on a vote of 5-0. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION Discussion and Possible action on the proposed South Central Waterfront Advisory Board Regular Meeting schedule for 2023. a. Chair S. Franco made a motion to approve the 2023 Meeting Schedule, Board Member K. Paup seconded the motion on a vote of 5-0. WORKING GROUP/COMMITTEE UPDATES Update from the Active Projects Working Group a. Board Member L. Cottam-Sajbel proposed a meeting for the Active Projects Working Group to discuss the new 311 South Congress PUD application. She will reach out to the contact provided by staff to schedule a Working Group meeting. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS 4. Presentation on the Zoning & Development Process which includes a flow chart from the Housing and Planning Department. ADJOURNMENT Chair S. Franco the meeting at 6:36pm without objection 3.
1. REGULAR MEETING of the SOUTH-CENTRAL WATERFRONT ADVISORY BOARD DECEMBER 19, 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. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live 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 Aaron D. Jenkins 512-974-7756 or aaron.jenkins@austintexas.gov. CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: John Guinan, Ex Officio Rolando Fernandez, Ex Officio Matiur Rahman, Ex Officio Josh Rudow, Ex Officio Dewitt Peart, Ex Officio Samuel Franco, Chair Jeffrey Thompson, Vice Chair Ana Aguirre, Board Member Sherri Ancipink, Board Member Karen Paup, Board Member Laura Cottam-Sajbel, Board Member Jim Stepheson, Board Member Vacant, Bouldin Creek Vacant, Mayor/District 9 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. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Approve the minutes of the South-Central Waterfront Advisory Board (SCWAB) Regular Meeting of November 21, 2022 STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. Staff briefing on the 311-315 South Congress PUD and the Development Review process to be presented by Wendy Rhoades of the Housing and Planning Department. WORKING GROUP/COMMITTEE UPDATES Update from the Active Projects Working Group Update from the Finance and Governance Working Group Update from the Community Benefits, Infrastructure, and Regulating Plan Working Group Reminder of how to conduct Working Groups per instruction of the City Clerk’s office. 3. 4. 5. ITEMS FROM STAFF 6. 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 access to communications will be provided upon request. Meeting locations are planned with …
BRIEFING SUMMARY SHEET DEVELOPMENT ASSESSMENT CASE NUMBER: CD-2022-0002 – 311-315 South Congress Planned Unit Development REQUEST: Presentation of a Project Assessment Report for the 311 – 315 South Congress Planned Unit Development, located at 311-315 South Congress Avenue, within the Lady Bird Lake Watershed and the East Bouldin Creek Watershed. DISTRICT AREA: 9 DEPARTMENT COMMENTS: The Applicant has submitted a project assessment for a proposed 0.8143 acre mixed use development to be known as the 311 – 315 South Congress Planned Unit Development (PUD). The proposed development area presently contains an automotive repair services use with 8 servicing positions and a 5,098 square foot, 2-story office building, and has four driveways to South Congress Avenue. The property is within the South River City Citizens Neighborhood Plan Area and is designated as Mixed Use on the Future Land Use Map. The property is also within the South Central Waterfront subdistrict of the Waterfront Overlay and within the South Central Waterfront Vision Framework Plan district boundaries. The property is currently zoned commercial-liquor sales – vertical mixed use building – neighborhood plan (CS-1-V-NP) district. The CS-1 base zoning district has a height limit of 60 feet and exercising the -V option could result in a maximum height of 90 feet. The Applicant’s proposed rezoning request to PUD-NP consists of a project that would include up to 450 high- rise multifamily residential units, 30,000 square feet of general office space, and 7,500 square feet of ground floor, pedestrian-oriented, retail uses. A mix of below grade and above grade structured parking is proposed. The Applicant is also proposing a maximum floor-to-area ratio of 15:1 and a maximum building height of up to 400 feet (36 stories). Vehicular access to the PUD is proposed to occur from South Congress Avenue and the proposed right-of-way extension of Barton Springs Road along the south property line. A transportation impact analysis (TIA) will be required at the time a formal application for PUD-NP district zoning is received by the City. Construction is anticipated to begin in 2024. The Staff has reviewed the Applicant’s PUD zoning proposal and the stated intent is to comply with all of the Tier One and Tier Two requirements, and several of the Tier Two items for a Mixed Use Development as summarized below. The proposed base zoning district for the PUD is the general commercial services (CS) district. • Open Space – an enhanced …
APPENDIX A Office of the City Auditor 5 Special Request Report on PUD Application Process
1. REGULAR MEETING of the SOUTH-CENTRAL WATERFRONT ADVISORY BOARD NOVEMBER 21, 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. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live 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 Aaron D. Jenkins 512-974-7756 or aaron.jenkins@austintexas.gov. CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: John Guinan, Ex Officio Rolando Fernandez, Ex Officio Matiur Rahman, Ex Officio Josh Rudow, Ex Officio Vacant, Downtown Austin Alliance Samuel Franco, Chair Jeffrey Thompson, Vice Chair Ana Aguirre, Board Member Sherri Ancipink, Board Member Karen Paup, Board Member Laura Cottam-Sajbel, Board Member Vacant, Bouldin Creek Vacant, Mayor/District 9 Vacant, The Trail Foundation 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. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Approve the minutes of the South-Central Waterfront Advisory Board (SCWAB) Special Called Meeting of October 12, 2022 DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION 2. WORKING GROUP/COMMITTEE UPDATES Discussion and Possible action on the proposed South Central Waterfront Advisory Board Regular Meeting schedule for 2023. Update from the Active Projects Working Group Update from the Finance and Governance Working Group 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 access to communications will be provided upon request. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair access. If requiring Sign Language Interpreters or alternative formats, please give notice at least 2 days (48 hours) before the meeting date. Please call Aaron …
1. 2. 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. Weddy Todd 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 DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION 3. 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. 4. 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
Date 1January 17 2February 20 March 20 April 17 May 15 3June 20 July 17 August 21 September 18 October 16 November 20 December 18 SOUTH CENTRAL WATERFRONT ADVISORY BOARD MEETING SCHEDULE 2023 3rd Monday of Each month Permitting and Development Center (PDC) Room 1401& 1402 6: 00 PM Day: Location: Time: 2023 Meeting Calendar Location * Time PDC Building, Room 1401 6:00 PM PDC Building, Room 1401 6:00 PM PDC Building, Room 1401 6:00 PM PDC Building, Room 1401 6:00 PM PDC Building, Room 1401 6:00 PM PDC Building, Room 1401 6:00 PM PDC Building, Room 1401 6:00 PM PDC Building, Room 1401 6:00 PM PDC Building, Room 1401 6:00 PM PDC Building, Room 1401 6:00 PM PDC Building, Room 1401 6:00 PM PDC Building, Room 1401 6:00 PM 1 Denotes meeting being moved from 3rd Monday to the 3rd Tuesday due to MLK Holiday 2 Denotes meeting being moved from 3rd Monday to the 3rd Tuesday due to President’s Day 3 Denotes meeting being moved from 3rd Monday to the 3rd Tuesday due to the Juneteenth Holiday South Central Waterfront Advisory Board Meeting Schedule 2023 Red: Proposed Meeting Date 4 F 6 2 9 January S M T W T S 7 5 3 1 8 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 February S M T W T 2 9 S F 4 3 1 5 10 11 8 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 7 6 March S M T W T 2 9 S F 4 3 1 5 10 11 8 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 6 7 May June July F 5 1 8 S M T W T 4 2 9 S 6 3 7 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 6 5 F 2 9 S M T W T 1 8 S 3 4 10 7 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 September 5 4 F 1 8 S M T W T S 2 3 9 6 10 …
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Date 1January 17 2February 20 March 20 April 17 May 15 3June 20 July 17 August 21 September 18 October 16 November 20 December 18 SOUTH CENTRAL WATERFRONT ADVISORY BOARD MEETING SCHEDULE 2023 3rd Monday of Each month Permitting and Development Center (PDC) Room 1401& 1402 6: 00 PM Day: Location: Time: 2023 Meeting Calendar Location * Time PDC Building, Room 1401 6:00 PM PDC Building, Room 1401 6:00 PM PDC Building, Room 1401 6:00 PM PDC Building, Room 1401 6:00 PM PDC Building, Room 1401 6:00 PM PDC Building, Room 1401 6:00 PM PDC Building, Room 1401 6:00 PM PDC Building, Room 1401 6:00 PM PDC Building, Room 1401 6:00 PM PDC Building, Room 1401 6:00 PM PDC Building, Room 1401 6:00 PM PDC Building, Room 1401 6:00 PM 1 Denotes meeting being moved from 3rd Monday to the 3rd Tuesday due to MLK Holiday 2 Denotes meeting being moved from 3rd Monday to the 3rd Tuesday due to President’s Day 3 Denotes meeting being moved from 3rd Monday to the 3rd Tuesday due to the Juneteenth Holiday South Central Waterfront Advisory Board Meeting Schedule 2023 Red: Proposed Meeting Date 4 F 6 2 9 January S M T W T S 7 5 3 1 8 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 February S M T W T 2 9 S F 4 3 1 5 10 11 8 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 7 6 March S M T W T 2 9 S F 4 3 1 5 10 11 8 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 6 7 May June July F 5 1 8 S M T W T 4 2 9 S 6 3 7 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 6 5 F 2 9 S M T W T 1 8 S 3 4 10 7 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 September 4 5 F 1 8 S M T W T S 2 3 9 6 10 …
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 …
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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.
1. REGULAR MEETING of the SOUTH-CENTRAL WATERFRONT ADVISORY BOARD SEPTEMBER 19, 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. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live 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 Aaron D. Jenkins 512-974-7756 or aaron.jenkins@austintexas.gov. CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: John Guinan, Ex Officio Rolando Fernandez, Ex Officio Josh Rudow, Ex Officio Vacant, Ex Officio (DAA) Vacant, Ex Officio (ATD) Samuel Franco, Chair Jeffrey Thompson, Vice Chair Lynn Kurth, Board Member Vacant, The Trail Foundation Ana Aguirre, Board Member Laura Cottam-Sajbel, Board Member Karen Paup, Board Member Jeff Seiden, Board Member 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. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Approve the minutes of the South-Central Waterfront Advisory Board (SCWAB) Meeting of August 15, 2022 STAFF BRIEFINGS Staff briefing on the South-Central Waterfront Regulating Plan to be presented by Greg Dutton of the Housing and Planning Department. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS Discussion and Possible action on the South-Central Waterfront Regulating Plan. WORKING GROUP/COMMITTEE UPDATES Update from the Active Projects Working Group Update from the Finance and Governance Working Group 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 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 …