REGULAR CALLED MEETING of the URBAN RENEWAL BOARD NOVEMBER 14, 2022, 6:00 P.M. PERMITTING AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER, ROOM 1401/1402 6310 WILHELMINA DELCO DR. AUSTIN, TEXAS 78752 *NOTE: The Urban Renewal Board no longer meets at the Street-Jones Building. Some members of the Urban Renewal Board 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 Courtney Banker, (512) 974-3114 or courtney.banker@austintexas.gov. CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS/COMMISSIONERS: Manuel Escobar, Chair Darrell W, Pierce, Vice Chair Danielle Skidmore Amit Motwani Nathaniel Bradford Jacqueline Watson Kobla Tetey CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL AGENDA The first 10 speakers who registered to speak no later than noon the day before the meeting, if speaking virtually, 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 URB’s regular meeting on October 17, 2022. 1. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. Presentation and discussion related to updates on future development of Blocks 16 & 18 from Austin Economic Development Corporation, including updated program scenarios/ financial analysis and draft RFP criteria (Anne Gatling Haynes, AEDC and consultants) 1 of 2 3. 4. Presentation and discussion related to urban renewal district precedents and approaches, and discussion of the future vision of the URB (Anne Gatling Haynes, AEDC and Chair Escobar) Update of licensee use of property covered by the license agreement between the Urban Renewal Agency and Capitol View Arts (Vice Chair Pierce, Clifford Gillard, Capitol View Arts) DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair access. If requiring Sign Language Interpreters or alternative formats, please give notice at least 2 days (48 hours) before the meeting date. Please call Courtney Banker at Housing and Planning Department, at (512) 974-3114, for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Urban Renewal Board, please contact Courtney Banker at (512) 974- 3114. 2 of …
URBAN RENEWAL BOARD MEETING MINUTES Monday, October 17, 2022 URBAN RENEWAL BOARD DRAFT MEETING MINUTES MONDAY, OCTOBER 17, 2022 The URBAN RENEWAL BOARD convened on MONDAY, OCTOBER 17, 2022, at the Permitting and Development Center - 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Dr. in Austin, Texas. Chair Manuel Escobar called the Urban Renewal Board meeting to order at 6:10 p.m. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance: Manuel Escobar (Chair), Nathaniel Bradford, Amit Motwani, and Jacqueline Watson Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: N/A Board Members Absent/off the dais: Vice Chair Darrell Pierce, Commissioner Skidmore, and Commissioner Tetey were absent. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL No members of the public signed up to speak. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Urban Renewal Board’s September 19, 2022, meeting. The minutes from the meeting of September 19, 2022, were approved on Commissioner Watson’s motion, Commissioner Bradford’s second, on a 4-0 vote. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. Presentation and discussion related to updates on future development of Blocks 16 & 18 from Austin Economic Development Corporation, including engagement to date and preliminary program scenarios/ preliminary financial analysis (Anne Gatling Haynes, AEDC and consultants) Anne Gatling-Haynes presented. 1 URBAN RENEWAL BOARD MEETING MINUTES Monday, October 17, 2022 Presentation and discussion related to urban renewal district precedents and approaches, and discussion of the future vision of the URB (Anne Gatling Haynes, AEDC and Chair Escobar) This item was postponed until the next meeting. Update of licensee use of property covered by the license agreement between the Urban Renewal Agency and Capitol View Arts (Vice Chair Pierce, Clifford Gillard, Capitol View Arts) This item was postponed until the next meeting. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS Discussion and possible action regarding Council action on the E. 11th and 12th Street Neighborhood Conservation Combining Districts (NCCDs), and the Urban Renewal Plan (URP) (Chair Escobar) Chair Escobar led the discussion; no further action was taken. Conduct officer elections for the Chair and Vice Chair (Clerk’s Office) Commissioner Motwani moved to continue with the existing slate of Commissioner Escobar as Chair and Commissioner Pierce as Vice Chair. Commissioner Watson seconded the motion, and the motion passed on a vote of 4-0, on the condition that Commissioner Pierce is still willing to serve as Vice Chair. Staff will verify with Commissioner Pierce before the next meeting. Discussion and possible action related to the 2023 regular URB meeting schedule (Clerk’s Office) On Commissioner Watson’s motion, Commissioner Bradford’s second, the 2023 URB …
Implementing inclusive and equitable public development services as a non-profit partner to the City of Austin November 14, 2022 Urban Renewal Board Urban District Precedents ▪ Urban Renewal Statute-Structure ▪ District Goals & Purposes ▪ District Structure Precedents ▪ Discussion Any consideration of district or neighborhood work starts with a broader discussion about purpose, activities, then governance and capacity/sustainability. The following presentation is meant to be a springboard for discussion, and is not a recommendation for future district structure. Austin EDC 2 Urban Renewal Statute ▪ Under Chapter 374, of the Texas Local Government Code, the City carries out Urban Renewal activities through an Urban Renewal Agency (URA). ▪ Created December 7, 1959 , 11 Modifications ▪ 6 urban renewal areas were created – 4 terminated Jan 1, 2005 ▪ Remaining plans: ▪ East 11th - 12th Streets ▪ University East Project - Non-active plan. ▪ Plan expires December 31, 2028, with an evaluation in December 2024 to determine if the Plan should remain in effect. ▪ Urban Renewal Statute and powers are a ‘tool’ in the toolbox for revitalization Austin EDC 3 Urban Renewal Statute The Urban Renewal Agency (URA) powers are defined in Chapter 374 of the Texas Local Government Code. ▪A municipality may exercise urban renewal project powers through a board or through municipal officers selected by the governing body of the municipality by resolution. The municipality may exercise those powers through an urban renewal agency created under this subchapter if the governing body by resolution determines that the creation of an urban renewal agency is in the public interest. An urban renewal agency created under this subchapter may exercise all the urban renewal project powers of the municipality. Austin EDC 4 Urban Renewal Statute The Urban Renewal Agency (URA) powers are defined in Chapter 374 of the Texas Local Government Code. State law authorizes the URA to: ▪ prepare property under its control for sale or transfer; ▪ conduct preliminary surveys to determine if undertaking an urban renewal project is feasible; ▪ conduct urban renewal projects described in an urban renewal plan; and ▪ develop, test, and report methods and techniques for the prevention of slums and urban blight and conduct demonstrations and other activities in connection with those methods and techniques, and apply for, accept, and use federal grants made for those purposes. Austin EDC 5 Urban Renewal Statute As defined in Chapter 374 of …
B L O C K 16 11th Street Development Urban Renewal Board Meeting November 14th, 2022 B L O C K 18 Implementing inclusive and equitable public development services as a non-profit partner to the city of Austin Implementing inclusive and equitable public development services as a non-profit partner to the City of Austin October 17 2022 Urban Renewal Board Urban Renewal Blocks 16 & 18: Community Feedback to Date The following information was summarized based on on-site community engagement sessions (Sept 28,Sept 30 and Oct 2), and an online survey from Sept 28-October 31. Vibe: How do you want this district to feel? (wordcloud) Community Priorities: Survey + On-site Dot Survey (weighted total points) Affordable Ownership 443 Small Grocery 317 Affordable Rental 297 Cultural Venue 287 Pocket Park 286 Artist Studios 263 Outdoor Performance 240 Restaurant 197 Creative Office 182 Non Profit Offices 151 Outdoor Dining 142 Public Parking 133 Convenience 124 November 3rd, 2022 Block 16 & 18 : Community Engagement BBlloocckk 1166 && 1188 DDiissppoossiittiioonn-- CCoommmmuunniittyy EEnnggaaggeemmeenntt BBlloocckk 1166 && 1188 DDiissppoossiittiioonn-- CCoommmmuunniittyy EEnnggaaggeemmeenntt Participants: 98 Responses to Survey ▪ SURVEY! ▪ 3 Community Conversations – Sept 28-Oct 2 43/77 Majority 78702! 200+ Dots! Austin EDC 77 Responses to date Race: • 45 White • 24 Black • 17 Hispanic Austin EDC 35/75 White 19/75 Black 16/75 Hispanic BBlloocckk 1166 && 1188 DDiissppoossiittiioonn-- CCoommmmuunniittyy EEnnggaaggeemmeenntt ▪ 3 Community Conversations – Sept 28-Oct 2 4 5 200+ Dots! Austin EDC 4 Community Affiliation Block 16 Block 18 11th Street Current Program Cultural Institutions Places of WorshipOffice / Commercial Multifamily / Single FamilyRetailFood / Beverage Green Space Programming: Utilizing over a decade of community input, interest, and ideation, we have integrated their efforts into the following program elements to offer the greatest impact to the community. These programs will be used to help test three scenarios for massing/scale and market feasibility. Learnings from these scenario evaluations will inform the criteria listed in the Request for Proposals. Cultural Center Housing Workspace Parking Program Matrix: Scenario A Scenario B Scenario C “Adjacent Typologies” “NCCD Overlay” “Increased Density for Affordability” 16 18 16 18 16 18 80% 20% 80% 20% 50% 50% 50% 50% 100% 100% Least dense scenario that mirrors adjacent block building types Possible development under NCCD regulations Unlocking additional height (zoning) to increase density these three scenarios demonstrate the range of possible physical ‘fits’ and program distribution-final solutions by …
