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Draft Work Session Minutes January 29, 2020 — original pdf
Work Session January 29, 2020 URBAN RENEWAL BOARD DRAFT MINUTES The Urban Renewal Board convened the Work Session on Wednesday, January 29, 2020, at the Street‐Jones Building, 1000 East 11th Street, Room 400A, Austin TX. Chair Escobar called the Board Meeting to order at 5:16 p.m. Board Members in Attendance: Manuel Escobar, Chair Roxanne Evans, Vice‐Chair Darrell Pierce Danielle Skidmore Jacqueline Watson Board Members Absent: Amit Motwani Nathaniel Bradford Staff in Attendance: Gina Copic Sandra Harkins Mark Walters PURPOSE: The Board of Commissioners primary responsibility is to oversee the implementation and compliance of approved Urban Renewal Plans that are adopted by the Austin City Council. An Urban Renewal Plan's primary purpose is to eliminate slum and blighting influence within a designated area of the city. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES – Approval of the December 2, 2019, Work Session Meeting Minutes. The motion to approve the December 2, 2019, work session minutes, was made by Commissioner Watson, seconded by Vice‐Chair Evans and approved on a 4‐0‐0 vote. 2. NEW BUSINESS a. Discussion and possible action on recommended modifications to the East 11th and 12th Street Urban Renewal Plan and the East 11th Street Neighborhood Conservation Combining District (NCCD) to parallel the structure of the current East 12th Street NCCD. 1 Sandra Harkins, NHCD Staff, presented recommended modifications to the East 11th and 12th Street Urban Renewal Plan that included, but not limited to: 1. Adding and reorganizing sections of the Urban Renewal Plan (Table of Contents) 2. Updating the History (previously Background) 3. Removing Definitions Section and replacing with Permitted Use Charts or relocating key a. Added accomplishments, to date terms to more appropriate sections 4. Amending: Vision, Purpose, Authority and Scope 5. New section for Neighborhood Conservation Combining District (NCCD) 6. Delete obsolete requirements, language, figures and tables 7. Delete all tear sheet illustrations 8. Update Duration and Modification Procedures 9. Delete the provisions that allow the Urban Renewal Board to waive certain redevelopment project controls 10. Add an Appendix Mark Walters, Zoning and Planning Staff presented a first draft of the rewrite to the East 11th Street Neighborhood Conservation Combining District (NCCD). The Urban Renewal Board recessed at 6:48 p.m. The Urban Renewal Board reconvened at 6:55 p.m. Chair Escobar requested: 1. Language to be included in both documents to address future changes in LDC uses and/or a. If something changes after Council adoption of both documents, language/term 2. …
E 11th Street Development Standards Comparison — original pdf
Comparison of Existing and Proposed Development Standards between E 11th St NCCD (Sub-Districts 1 and 2) and the E 11th Street Urban Renewal Plan DRAFT February 10, 2020 - Prepared for Urban Renewal Board Meeting SUBDISTRICT URP 11th Street NCCD/URP URP E 11th Street NCCD/URP NCCD SUBDISTRICT 2 LOT SIZE AND HEIGHT EXISTING Existing PROPOSED EXISTING MINIMUM LOT SIZE (square feet) MINIMUM LOT WIDTH None None None 25 feet None 25 feet None None PROPOSED None 25 feet NCCD 1 None 25 feet 60 feet (btwn Branch/Curve N Side of 11th) 50 feet (btwn Curve/Navasota N Side of 11th) 35 feet (btwn Branch/Navasota S Side of 11th) 60 feet (btwn Branch/Curve N Side of 11th) 50 feet (btwn Curve/Navasota N Side of 11th) MAXIMUM HEIGHT 60 feet 60 feet 40 feet 60 feet fronting E 11th Street and 40 feet fronting Juniper Street MINIMUM SETBACKS EXISTING Existing PROPOSED EXISTING PROPOSED FRONT YARD STREET SIDE YARD INTERIOR SIDE YARD REAR YARD None None None None None None None None None None None None 15 feet 10 feet 5 feet 5 feet None None None None 15 feet 10 feet 5 feet 5 feet Page 1 of 3 Building Coverage and Impervious Cover MAXIMUM IMPERVIOUS COVER- NEW CONSTRUCTION MAXIMUM IMPERVIOUS COVER- EXISTING STRUCTURES MAXIMUM BUILDING COVERAGE-NEW CONSTRUCTION MAXIMUM BUILDING COVERAGE-EXISTING STRUCTURES SUBDISTRICT URP 11th Street NCCD/URP URP E 11th Street NCCD/URP NCCD SUBDISTRICT 2 EXISTING Existing PROPOSED EXISTING PROPOSED None None None 95% 100% 95% 80% (doesn't specify new or existing) None None None 100% None 100% None 80% 80% 60% 60% 60% (doesn't specify new or existing) 1.0 (1/2 Acre or less) .75 (over 1/2 Acre) 1.6 Maximum FAR (btwn Branch/Curve N Side of 11th) 1.5 Maximum FAR (btwn Curve/Waller N Side of 11th) .96 Maximum FAR (btwn Waller/Lydia N side of 11th) NCCD 1 95% 100% 95% 2.0 (1/2 Acre or less) 1.5 (1/2 Acre to 1 Acre) 1.0 (1 Acre or more) 1.6 Maximum FAR (btwn Branch/Curve N Side of 11th) 1.5 Maximum FAR (btwn Curve/Waller N Side of 11th) .96 Maximum FAR (btwn Waller/Lydia N side of 11th) 0.70 Maximum FAR - 0.44 FAR Commercial, 11.25 Units/Acre Residential, excluding 1123 E. 11th Street, which will have 1.0 FAR - 0.44 FAR (btwn Waller/Lydia S side of 11th) 0.99 Maximum FAR (btwn Lydia/Wheeless S side of 11th) MAXIMUM FLOOR AREA RATIO (FAR) NONE NONE Page 2 of 3 MAXIMUM …
Final Draft Urban Renewal Plan Modifications — original pdf
Note: Different colors in editing has no significant meaning. FINAL DRAFT FOR REVIEW FEBRUARY 10, 2020 URBAN RENEWAL PLAN FOR THE EAST 11TH AND 12TH STREETS URBAN RENEWAL AREA Insert map of URP or of Dr. Urdy Plaza art wall or arch over E 11th Street. (Originally adopted on December 17, 1999; amended on _______, 2020.) Note: Some of the tables and figures from the original 1999 Urban Renewal Plan have been deleted or modified, as they were no longer accurate or relevant. The original plan is available at this website: http://www.austintexas.gov/department/urban-renewal-plan Note: Different colors in editing has no significant meaning. Table of Contents 1. Boundary Description 2. History 2.1Accomplishments 3. Vision, Purpose, Authority and Scope 4. Site DevelopmentRedevelopment Strategy 5. Applicability of NCCD Controls 6. Land Use 7. Relocation of Persons, Businesses (INCLUDING INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES, BUSINESS CONCERNS, AND OTHERS DISPLACED BY THE PROJECT) 8. Duration and Modification Procedures of URP Appendix Note: Different colors in editing has no significant meaning. EAST 11 TH & 12TH STREETS URBAN RENEWAL PLAN (URP) 1 BOUNDARY DESCRIPTION The formal boundaries of the East 11th and 12th Streets Urban Renewal Area (UR Area) are set forth in Exhibit A and the ordinance approving this URP. In general, the boundaries are: The East 11th Street Corridor, including properties within one‐half block of the north frontage of East 11th and south frontage of Juniper Street, from Branch Street on the west to Navasota Street on the east; and properties within one‐half block of the south frontage of East 11th, from San Marcos Street on the west to Navasota Street on the east. The East 12th Street Corridor, including properties within one‐half block of the north frontage of East 12th Street between the IH‐35 Northbound Frontage Road on the west to Poquito Street on the east; and properties within one‐half block of the south frontage of East 12th Street between Branch Street on the west to Poquito Street on the east 2 HISTORY This East 11th and 12th Streets Urban Renewal Plan (“URP" also referred to as the East 11th and 12th Streets Community Redevelopment Plan or “CRP”), is a comprehensive document defining the official public policy guidelines of the City of Austin (City) for driving public and private redevelopment actions of the East 11th and 12th Streets Urban Renewal Area in compliance with Texas Local Government Code, Chapter 374. The URP’s original conceptual approaches and …
Draft E 11th St NCCD 2.10.20 — original pdf
ORDINANCE NO. __________________ WALTERS, MARK 2/10/20 DRAFT AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 910620-C, REZONING AND CHANGING THE ZONING MAP TO AMEND THE EAST 11TH STREET NEIGHBORHOOD CONSERVATION COMBINING DISTRICT (NCCD) FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED ALONG THE NORTHBOUND FRONTAGE ROAD OF IH-35 BETWEEN THE NORTHERN ALLEY OF THE 800-900 BLOCK OF EAST 7TH STREET AND EAST 12TH STREET; THE WEST SIDE OF THE 800-1000 BLOCKS OF SAN MARCOS STREET; EAST 11TH STREET FROM IH-35 TO NAVASOTA STREET; ALONG ROSEWOOD AVENUE FROM 11TH STREET TO APPROXIMATELY ANGELINA STREET; ALONG A SEGMENT OF THE 1200 BLOCK OF NAVASOTA STREET; AND ALONG THE EAST SIDE OF A SEGMENT OF THE 1500 AND 1600 BLOCK OF SAN BERNARD STREET IN THE CENTRAL EAST AUSTIN NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN AREA, AND TO MODIFY CERTAIN BASE DISTRICTS IN THE NCCD. BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: PART 1. The zoning map established by Section 25-2-191 of the City Code is amended to amend the East 11th Street neighborhood conservation combining district (NCCD), identified in the attached Exhibit "A" incorporated into this ordinance, and to add a NCCD to each base zoning district within the District and to change the base zoning districts on XX tracts of land on the property described in Zoning Cases No. C14-XX-XXXX, on file at the Neighborhood Planning and Zoning Department, as follows: Approximately XX acres of land consisting of four subdistricts, identified in the attached Exhibit “B” incorporated into this ordinance, lying within the Central East Austin Neighborhood Plan Area, more particularly described as follows, a. Subdistrict 1, sites located along and oriented to East 11th Street between Branch Street on the north and San Marcos Street on the south, and extending to Navasota Street on the north and Navasota Street on the south; b. Subdistrict 2, sites oriented to Juniper Street between Branch Street and Lydia Street, and including parcels with frontages on Curve Street and Waller Street; c. Subdistrict 3, sites located along IH-35 and bounded by Embassy Drive, San Marcos Street on the east, East 12th Street on the north, the Northbound Frontage Road of IH-35 on the west and the alley of the 800-900 block of East 7th street on the south; and d. Subdistrict 4, sites generally oriented toward the 1200 and 1300 blocks of Rosewood Avenue but excluding 1326 and 1319 Rosewood Avenue, the east side of the 1100 block of Navasota …
Revised Final Draft Urban Renewal Plan Modifications — original pdf
Note: Different font or highlighted colors in editing has no significant meaning. FINAL DRAFT FOR REVIEW FEBRUARY 10, 2020 URBAN RENEWAL PLAN FOR THE EAST 11TH AND 12TH STREETS URBAN RENEWAL AREA Insert map of URP or of Dr. Urdy Plaza art wall or arch over E 11th Street. (Originally adopted on December 17, 1999; amended on _______, 2020.) Note: Some of the tables and figures from the original 1999 Urban Renewal Plan have been deleted or modified, as they were no longer accurate or relevant. The original plan is available at this website: http://www.austintexas.gov/department/urban-renewal-plan Revision 2.10.20 4:10 p.m. Note: Different font or highlighted colors in editing has no significant meaning. Table of Contents 1. Boundary Description 2. History 2.1Accomplishments 3. Vision, Purpose, Authority and Scope 4. Site DevelopmentRedevelopment Strategy 5. Applicability of NCCD Controls 6. Land Use 7. Relocation of Persons, Businesses (INCLUDING INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES, BUSINESS CONCERNS, AND OTHERS DISPLACED BY THE PROJECT) 8. Duration and Modification Procedures of URP Appendix Revision 2.10.20 4:10 p.m. Note: Different font or highlighted colors in editing has no significant meaning. EAST 11 TH & 12TH STREETS URBAN RENEWAL PLAN (URP) 1 BOUNDARY DESCRIPTION The formal boundaries of the East 11th and 12th Streets Urban Renewal Area (UR Area) are set forth in Exhibit A and the ordinance approving this URP. In general, the boundaries are: The East 11th Street Corridor, including properties within one‐half block of the north frontage of East 11th and south frontage of Juniper Street, from Branch Street on the west to Navasota Street on the east; and properties within one‐half block of the south frontage of East 11th, from San Marcos Street on the west to Navasota Street on the east. The East 12th Street Corridor, including properties within one‐half block of the north frontage of East 12th Street between the IH‐35 Northbound Frontage Road on the west to Poquito Street on the east; and properties within one‐half block of the south frontage of East 12th Street between Branch Street on the west to Poquito Street on the east 2 HISTORY This East 11th and 12th Streets Urban Renewal Plan (“URP" also referred to as the East 11th and 12th Streets Community Redevelopment Plan or “CRP”), is a comprehensive document defining the official public policy guidelines of the City of Austin (City) for driving public and private redevelopment actions of the East 11th and 12th Streets Urban …
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REGULAR MEETING February 10, 2020 URBAN RENEWAL BOARD APPROVED MINUTES (APPROVED MAY 18, 2020) The Urban Renewal Board convened the regular meeting on Monday, February 10, 2020, at the Street‐Jones Building, 1000 East 11th Street, Room 400A, Austin TX. Chair Escobar called the Board Meeting to order at 6:04 p.m. Board Members in Attendance: Manuel Escobar, Chair Amit Motwani Danielle Skidmore Jacqueline Watson Darrell Pierce Nathaniel Bradford Board Members Absent: Roxanne Evans, Vice‐Chair Staff in Attendance: Mandy DeMayo Sandra Harkins Mark Walters PURPOSE: The Board of Commissioners primary responsibility is to oversee the implementation and compliance of approved Urban Renewal Plans that are adopted by the Austin City Council. An Urban Renewal Plan's primary purpose is to eliminate slum and blighting influence within a designated area of the city. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES – Approval of the January 13, 2020, Regular Meeting Minutes. The motion to approve the January 13, 2020, regular meeting minutes was made by Commissioner Watson seconded by Commissioner Skidmore with Commissioner Pierce abstaining, the item was approved on a 5‐0‐1 vote. Approval of the January 29, 2020, Work Session Minutes. The motion to approve the January 29, 2020, work session minutes was made by Commissioner Watson seconded by 1 Commissioner Skidmore with Commissioner Motwani abstaining, the item was approved on a 5‐0‐1 vote. 2. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL (The first 5 speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns. This is the opportunity for visitors and guests to address the Urban Renewal Agency of the City of Austin (Agency) on any issue. The Agency may not debate any non-agenda issue, nor may any action be taken on any non-agenda issue at this time however the Agency may present any factual response to items brought up by citizens. (Attorney General Opinion – JC-0169) (Limit of three minutes each). None 3. NEW BUSINESS None 4. OLD BUSINESS a. Discussion and possible action on recommended modifications to the East 11th and 12th Street Urban Renewal Plan. Chair provided a brief review and update of what has occurred to date regarding the changes to the East 11th and 12th Street Urban Renewal Plan (URPlan). NHCD staff provided an overview of the draft URPlan and updates that were requested and/or made from the last meeting. NO ACTION WAS TAKEN b. Discussion and possible action on the …
Agenda — original pdf
URBAN RENEWAL BOARD OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN WORK SESSION Wednesday, January 29, 2020 Street – Jones Building 1000 East 11th Street, Room 400A 5:00 p.m. Current Board Members: Manuel Escobar, Chair Roxanne Evans, Vice Chair Danielle Skidmore Amit Motwani Darrell W. Pierce Nathaniel Bradford Jacqueline Watson PURPOSE: The Board of Commissioners primary responsibility is to oversee the implementation and compliance of approved Urban Renewal Plans that are adopted by the Austin City Council. An Urban Renewal Plan's primary purpose is to eliminate slum and blighting influence within a designated area of the city. CALL TO ORDER – Monday, January 29, 2020, at 5:00 p.m. 1) APPROVAL OF MINUTES – Approval of the December 2, 2019, Work Session Meeting Minutes 2) NEW BUSINESS a. Discussion and possible action on recommended modifications to the East 11th and 12th Street Urban Renewal Plan and the East 11th Street Neighborhood Conservation Combining District (NCCD) to parallel the structure of the current East 12th Street NCCD. ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin and the Urban Renewal Board of the City of Austin are committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended. 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 4 days before the meeting date. Please call Sandra Harkins at Neighborhood Housing and Community Development Department, at 512.974.3128, for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. The Urban Renewal Board reserves the right to adjourn into executive session at any time during the course of this meeting to discuss any of the matters listed above, as authorized by the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Governmental Code §§ 551.071 (Consultation with Attorney), 551.072 (Deliberations about Real Property), 551.073 (Deliberations about Gifts and Donations), 551.074 (Personnel Matters), 551.076 (Deliberation about Security Devices), 551.086 (Economic Development), and any other provision under Texas law that permits a governmental body to discuss a matter in a closed executive session. For more information on the Urban Renewal Board, please contact Sandra Harkins at 512.974.3128 or at Sandra.harkins@austintexas.gov. P a g e 1 | 1
Draft E 11th and 12th Street Urban Renewal Plan Amendment — original pdf
EDITS LEGEND: RED FONT - STAFF/CONSULTANT Grey Highlight – Chair Escobar Edits Yellow Highlight – Commissioner Pierce’s Edits FINAL DRAFT FOR REVIEW OCTOBER 21, 2019JANUARY 29, 2020 URBAN RENEWAL PLAN FOR THE EAST 11TH AND 12TH STREETS URBAN RENEWAL AREA Insert map of URP or of Dr. Urdy Plaza art wall or arch over E 11th Street. (Originally adopted on December 17, 1999; amended on _______, 2020.) Note: Some of the tables and figures from the original 1999 Urban Renewal Plan have been deleted or modified, as they were no longer accurate or relevant. The original plan is available at this website: http://www.austintexas.gov/department/urban-renewal-plan Table of Contents (to be finalized once review process is complete) Background History Accomplishments 1.0 Definitions 1.0 Vision, Purpose, Authority and Scope 2.0 URP Illustrative Design Plan Site Development 3.0 Applicability of NCCD Controls 4.0 Development Standards and Tear Sheets Land Use 5.0 Relocation of Persons, Businesses (INCLUDING INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES, BUSINESS CONCERNS, AND OTHERS DISPLACED BY THE PROJECT) Formatted: Strikethrough Formatted: Strikethrough Formatted: Strikethrough 6.0 Duration and Modification Procedures of URP and Redevelopment Project Controls Formatted: Strikethrough Appendix THE EAST 11 TH & 12TH STREETS URBAN RENEWAL PLAN (URP) BACKGROUND HISTORY This East 11th and 12th Streets Urban Renewal Plan (“URP" also referred to as the East 11th and 12th Streets Community Redevelopment Plan or “CRP”), is a comprehensive document defining the official public policy guidelines of the City of Austin (City) for driving public and private redevelopment actions of the East 11th and 12th Streets Urban Renewal Area in compliance with Texas Local Government Code, Chapter 374. The URP’s original conceptual approaches and strategies for the entire Central East Austin area were defined as part of the Central East Austin Master Plan (“Master Plan”) prepared in January 1999, by representative members and organizations of the Central East Austin community with the professional and technical assistance of the Crane Urban Design Team and the Austin Revitalization Authority (ARA). Two critical Subareas of the Master Plan are the East 11th and 12th Street Corridors, which were identified to be the location of much of the new commercial/office redevelopment called for in the Master Plan. In November 1997, Thethe City of Austin (City) declared this area to be slum and blighted and designated these corridors as appropriate for an urban renewal project. Under Chapter 374, of the Texas Local Government Code, the Urban Renewal Agency (URA) and the …
Draft E 11th Street Neighborhood Conservation Combining District (NCCD) Amendment — original pdf
DRAFT E 11TH ST. NCCD ORDINANCE NO. __________________ WALTERS, MARK 6/28/12 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 910620‐C, REZONING AND CHANGING THE ZONING MAP TO AMEND THE EAST 11TH STREET NEIGHBORHOOD CONSERVATION COMBINING DISTRICT FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED ALONG THE NORTHBOUND FRONTAGE ROAD OF IH‐35 BETWEEN THE NORTHERN ALLEY OF THE 800‐ 900 BLOCK OF EAST 7TH STREET AND EAST 12TH STREET, THE WEST SIDE OF THE 800‐1000 BLOCKS OF SAN MARCOS STREET, EAST 11TH STREET FROM IH‐35 TO NAVASOTA STREET, ALONG ROSEWOOD AVENUE FROM 11TH STREET TO APPROXIMATELY ANGELINA STREET, ALONG A SEGMENT OF THE 1200 BLOCK OF NAVASOTA STREET, AND ALONG THE EAST SIDE OF A SEGMENT OF THE 1500 AND 1600 BLOCK OF SAN BERNARD STREET IN THE CENTRAL EAST AUSTIN NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN AREA; AND TO MODIFY CERTAIN BASE DISTRICTS IN THE NCCD. BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL PF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: PART 1. The zoning map established by Section 25‐2‐191 of the City Code is amended to amend the East 11th Street neighborhood conservation combining district (NCCD), identified in the attached Exhibit "A" incorporated into this ordinance, and to add a NCCD to each base zoning district within the District and to change the base zoning districts on XX tracts of land on the property described in Zoning Cases No. C14‐XX‐XXXX, on file at the Neighborhood Planning and Zoning Department, as follows: Approximately XX acres of land consisting of four subdistricts, identified in the attached Exhibit “B” incorporated into this ordinance, lying within the Central East Austin Neighborhood Plan Area, more particularly described as follows, a. Subdistrict 1, sites located along and oriented to East 11th Street between Branch Street on the north and San Marcos Street on the south and extending to Navasota Street on the north and Navasota Street on the south. b. b. Subdistrict 2, sites oriented to Juniper Street between Branch Street and Lydia Street and includes parcels with frontages on Curve Street and Waller Street. c. Subdistrict 3, sites located along IH‐35 and bounded between by Embassy Drive, San Marcos Street on the east, East 12th Street on the North, the northbound frontage road of IH‐35 on the west and the alley of the 800‐900 block of east 7th street on the south. d. Subdistrict 4, sites generally oriented toward the 1200 and 1300 blocks of Rosewood Avenue excluding 1326 and 1319 Rosewood Avenue, the east side of the …
Draft Minutes 12.2.2019 Work Session — original pdf
Work Session December 2, 2019 URBAN RENEWAL BOARD DRAFT MINUTES The Urban Renewal Board convened the Work Session on Monday, December 2, 2019, at the Street‐Jones Building, 1000 East 11th Street, Room 400A, Austin TX. Chair Escobar called the Board Meeting to order at 5:10 p.m. Board Members in Attendance: Manuel Escobar, Chair Roxanne Evans, Vice‐Chair Darrell Pierce Danielle Skidmore Nathaniel Bradford Jacqueline Watson Board Members Absent: Amit Motwani Staff in Attendance: Mandy DeMayo Sandra Harkins Mark Walters PURPOSE: The Board of Commissioners primary responsibility is to oversee the implementation and compliance of approved Urban Renewal Plans that are adopted by the Austin City Council. An Urban Renewal Plan's primary purpose is to eliminate slum and blighting influence within a designated area of the city. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES – Approval of the November 5, 2019, Work Session Meeting Minutes. The motion to approve the November 5, 2019, work session minutes, was made by Commissioner Evans, seconded by Commissioner Skidmore and approved on a 4‐0‐0 vote. (Commissioner Watson and Commissioner Pierce arrived after this item) 2. NEW BUSINESS a. Presentation, discussion and possible action regarding the East 11th and 12th Street Urban Renewal Plan and 11th Street Neighborhood Conservation Combining District (NCCD) modifications to include, but not be limited to: 1 1. Comparison of the Urban Renewal Plan and NCCD compatibility provisions and permitted, conditional and prohibited uses, 2. Recommended changes, and 3. Rationale for changes. NHCD and Zoning and Planning staff and Jana McCann with McCann Adams Studios presented a side by side comparison of the existing Civic, Residential and Commercial uses in the East 11th Street NCCD and East 11th and 12th Street Urban Renewal Plan, staff’s proposed uses and rational for staff’s recommendations. Note: The Civic, Residential and Commercial Use terms from the City of Austin’s Zoning Use Summary Table (Land Development Code) dated October 15, 2015, was used in preparation of the side by side comparison. The Urban Renewal Board reviewed uses associated with Civic and Residential Uses. Citizen input was taken during the meeting. Chair Escobar – Requested language to be included in both documents to address future changes in LDC uses and/or if the NCCD were to go away. 1. If something changes after Council adoption of both documents, language/term stays how it was approved. No action was taken. Item will be placed on the Urban Renewal Board’s December 16, 2019. The Urban Renewal …
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Work Session January 29, 2020 URBAN RENEWAL BOARD APPROVED MINUTES The Urban Renewal Board convened the Work Session on Wednesday, January 29, 2020, at the Street‐Jones Building, 1000 East 11th Street, Room 400A, Austin TX. Chair Escobar called the Board Meeting to order at 5:16 p.m. Board Members in Attendance: Manuel Escobar, Chair Roxanne Evans, Vice‐Chair Darrell Pierce Danielle Skidmore Jacqueline Watson Board Members Absent: Amit Motwani Nathaniel Bradford Staff in Attendance: Gina Copic Sandra Harkins Mark Walters PURPOSE: The Board of Commissioners primary responsibility is to oversee the implementation and compliance of approved Urban Renewal Plans that are adopted by the Austin City Council. An Urban Renewal Plan's primary purpose is to eliminate slum and blighting influence within a designated area of the city. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES – Approval of the December 2, 2019, Work Session Meeting Minutes. The motion to approve the December 2, 2019, work session minutes, was made by Commissioner Watson, seconded by Vice‐Chair Evans and approved on a 4‐0‐0 vote. 2. NEW BUSINESS a. Discussion and possible action on recommended modifications to the East 11th and 12th Street Urban Renewal Plan and the East 11th Street Neighborhood Conservation Combining District (NCCD) to parallel the structure of the current East 12th Street NCCD. 1 Sandra Harkins, NHCD Staff, presented recommended modifications to the East 11th and 12th Street Urban Renewal Plan that included, but not limited to: 1. Adding and reorganizing sections of the Urban Renewal Plan (Table of Contents) 2. Updating the History (previously Background) 3. Removing Definitions Section and replacing with Permitted Use Charts or relocating key a. Added accomplishments, to date terms to more appropriate sections 4. Amending: Vision, Purpose, Authority and Scope 5. New section for Neighborhood Conservation Combining District (NCCD) 6. Delete obsolete requirements, language, figures and tables 7. Delete all tear sheet illustrations 8. Update Duration and Modification Procedures 9. Delete the provisions that allow the Urban Renewal Board to waive certain redevelopment project controls 10. Add an Appendix Mark Walters, Zoning and Planning Staff presented a first draft of the rewrite to the East 11th Street Neighborhood Conservation Combining District (NCCD). The Urban Renewal Board recessed at 6:48 p.m. The Urban Renewal Board reconvened at 6:55 p.m. Chair Escobar requested: 1. Language to be included in both documents to address future changes in LDC uses and/or a. If something changes after Council adoption of both documents, language/term 2. …
Agenda — original pdf
URBAN RENEWAL BOARD OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN Monday, January 13, 2020 Street – Jones Building 1000 East 11th Street, Room 400A 6:00 p.m. Current Board Members: Manuel Escobar, Chair Roxanne Evans, Vice Chair Danielle Skidmore Amit Motwani Darrell W. Pierce Nathaniel Bradford Jacqueline Watson PURPOSE: The Board of Commissioners primary responsibility is to oversee the implementation and compliance of approved Urban Renewal Plans that are adopted by the Austin City Council. An Urban Renewal Plan's primary purpose is to eliminate slum and blighting influence within a designated area of the city. CALL TO ORDER – Monday, January 13, 2020, at 6:00 p.m. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES – Approval of the December 16, 2019, Regular Meeting Minutes 2. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL (Speakers signed up prior to the meeting will be called in order and will each be allowed a three‐minute allotment to address their concerns. This is the opportunity for visitors and guests to address the Urban Renewal Board of the City of Austin (URB) on any issue. The URB may not debate any non‐agenda issue, nor may any action be taken on any non‐agenda issue at this time however the URB may present any factual response to items brought up by citizens. (Attorney General Opinion – JC‐0169) (Limit of three minutes each). a. Discussion and possible action to authorize the negotiation and execution of the sixth amendment to the Escrow Agreement that provides for approval of the fifth extension to the Outside Completion Date for the properties located at 1322‐1336 East 12th Street from January 31, 2020 to March 31, 2020. b. Discussion and possible action of the scoring criteria and matrix for the Urban Renewal Agency‐owned properties located in the 900 and 1100 Blocks of East 11th Street (Blocks 16 and 18) Request for Proposal and how enforcement provisions may be implemented. c. Discussion and possible action on Permitted, Prohibited and Conditional uses for East 11th and 12th Street Urban Renewal Plan and the East 11th Street Neighborhood Conservation Combining District (NCCD). 3. NEW BUSINESS P a g e 1 | 2 4. OLD BUSINESS AND APPOINTMENTS 5. UPDATE FROM URBAN RENEWAL BOARD COMMITTEES, WORKING GROUPS a. Discussion and possible action on recommended modifications to the East 11th and 12th Street Urban Renewal Plan and the East 11th Street Neighborhood Conservation Combining District (NCCD) to parallel the structure of the current East 12th Street NCCD. b. Discussion and …
Draft December Minutes — original pdf
REGULAR MEETING December 16, 2019 URBAN RENEWAL BOARD DRAFT MINUTES The Urban Renewal Board convened the regular meeting on Monday, December 16, 2019, at the Street‐Jones Building, 1000 East 11th Street, Room 400A, Austin TX. Chair Escobar called the Board Meeting to order at 6:04 p.m. Board Members in Attendance: Manuel Escobar, Chair Roxanne Evans, Vice‐Chair Amit Motwani Danielle Skidmore Nathaniel Bradford Jacqueline Watson Darrell Pierce Board Members Absent: None Staff in Attendance: Gina Copic Sandra Harkins PURPOSE: The Board of Commissioners primary responsibility is to oversee the implementation and compliance of approved Urban Renewal Plans that are adopted by the Austin City Council. An Urban Renewal Plan's primary purpose is to eliminate slum and blighting influence within a designated area of the city. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES – Approval of the November 18, 2019, Regular Meeting Minutes. The vote. 2. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL (The first 5 speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three‐minute allotment to address their concerns. This is the opportunity for visitors and guests to address the Urban Renewal Agency of the City of Austin (Agency) on any issue. The Agency may not debate any non‐agenda issue, nor may any motion to approve the November 18, 2019, regular meeting minutes, was made by Commissioner Motwani seconded by Commissioner Skidmore and approved on a 6‐0‐1 1 3. NEW BUSINESS Ethan Smith action be taken on any non‐agenda issue at this time however the Agency may present any factual response to items brought up by citizens. (Attorney General Opinion – JC‐0169) (Limit of three minutes each). a. Authorize negotiate and execute the fifth amendment to the Escrow Agreement that provides for approval of the fifth extension to the Outside Completion Date for the properties located at 1322‐1336 East 12th Street from December 31, 2019 to January 31, 2019. December 31, 2019 to January 31, 2020, was made by Commissioner Watson with Commissioner Bradford and approved on a 7‐0‐0 vote. b. Discussion and possible action authorizing the negotiation and execution of a one‐day License Agreement with Greater Austin Black Chamber for the properties located at 920 East 11th Street and 913 Juniper Street, Austin TX 78702 on March 15, 2020, to host the SXSW Africa House. Matt Harriss, Chief Financial Officer, Butler Family Interests, provided a project briefing, which included a request for the fifth extension. The motion authorizing the …
Item 3.b - Block 18 - Stakeholder Comments Jan 2019 — original pdf
BLOCK 18 RFP COMMENTS February 11, 2019 1 Resolve existing egress enchroachment and underground utility issues for Historic Victory Grill and Comment and/or Recommendation ensure its preservation. 2 Reserve and enhance Kenny's Backyard *Is it possible to keep an outdoor music venue? We really enjoy the music from Kenny Dorham's Backyard. • The Block 18/Kenny Dorham’s space should be allowed to remain in operation until the property has been sold and the timeline dictates that site prep needs to begin. • Going forward, if not specially Kenny Dorham’s Backyard, some facility based on this model should be incorporated into whatever development plan is accepted for Block 18 • Make Block 18 an intentional and specific destination for arts, culture, music, cultural preservation, and creative industries for the District • Though commercial in nature, Block 18 development should intentionally incorporate the Victory Grill Building (and the historic legacy of the venues and businesses that once populated these blocks) into a plan for this block to function as a Cultural Hub that pays homage to what once was the center of the Central East Austin Entertainment District 3 4 5 6 7
Item 3.b - Draft Block 16 RFP Community Benefits — original pdf
DRAFT SCORING CRITERIA - Block 16 14-Jan-19 Points (80 Point Maximum) 20 20 10 10 5 5 Project Creativity and Need Community Benefit Considerations To what extent will the project satisfy priority needs, as identified in the current Urban Renewal and the City Imagine Austin comprehensive plan? Describe the appropriateness of the proposed development for the neighborhood. Please provide: • Impact on making the commercial corridor more welcoming and on increasing the availability of pedestrian oriented retail goods or services. • Impact on other public or private investment in the neighborhood. • Jobs created as a result of the project. Additional Affordable Housing 25% of residential units. Rental = 60% MFI for 40 years; Ownership = 80% MFI for 99 years Community Parking Provide parking in excess of the minimum requirements to support adjacent businesses in the corridor. Incorporation of the African American Cultural & Heritage Facility It is strongly encouraged the proposed project identify synergies with the African American Cultural and Heritage Facility (AAC&HF). Define the approach the proposed project will utilize to successfully create a sustainable synergy with the African American Cultural and Heritage Facility by providing for example; active space for community, educational and cultural uses. How will proposed project design and uses be respectful to the adjacent AAC&HF Dedrick-Hamilton house a historic structure? As part of the implementation of City Council resolution no. 20071108‐127 (see Exhibit B), relating to MBE/WBE compliance (the City of Austin program for Minority‐owned Business Enterprises / Women‐owned Business Enterprises), the Successful Proposer is encouraged to set MBE/WBE participation goals or make a good faith effort to achieve these goals in the design and construction of improvements on the subject Property. Green Building The Successful Proposer is encouraged to meet ambitious green building goals. This includes meeting a minimum Austin Energy 2 Star Green Building rating or USGBC LEED Silver rating. (Please refer to information and links provided at www.austintexas.gov/realestate) Other Public Benefits Other public benefits proposed will be given additional consideration. Affordable Housing Threshold Requirement: 25% of residential units. Rental = 60% MFI for 40 years; Ownership = 80% MFI for 99 years 10 Minority and Women Owned Business
Item 3.b - Draft Block 18 RFP Community Benefits — original pdf
DRAFT SCORING CRITERIA - Block 18 14-Jan-19 Points (80 Point Maximum) 20 20 10 10 10 5 5 Project Creativity and Need Community Benefit Considerations To what extent will the project satisfy priority needs, as identified in the current Urban Renewal and the City Imagine Austin comprehensive plan? Describe the appropriateness of the proposed development for the neighborhood. Please provide: • Impact on making the commercial corridor more welcoming and on increasing the availability of pedestrian oriented retail goods or services. • Impact on other public or private investment in the neighborhood. • Jobs created as a result of the project. Additional Affordable Housing 25% of residential units. Rental = 60% MFI for 40 years; Ownership = 80% MFI for 99 years Community Parking Provide parking in excess of the minimum requirements to support adjacent businesses in the corridor Incorporation of the Historic Victory Grill It is strongly encouraged the proposed project identify synergies with the Historic Victory Grill. Define the approach the proposed project will utilize to successfully create a sustainable synergy with the Historic Victory Grill. How will proposed project design and uses be respectful to this historic structure? Minority and Women Owned Business As part of the implementation of City Council resolution no. 20071108‐127 (see Exhibit B), relating to MBE/WBE compliance (the City of Austin program for Minority‐owned Business Enterprises / Women‐owned Business Enterprises), the Successful Proposer is encouraged to set MBE/WBE participation goals or make a good faith effort to achieve these goals in the design and construction of improvements on the subject Property. Green Building Other Public Benefits The Successful Proposer is encouraged to meet ambitious green building goals. This includes meeting a minimum Austin Energy 2 Star Green Building rating or USGBC LEED Silver rating. Other public benefits proposed will be given additional consideration. Affordable Housing Threshold Requirement: 25% of residential units. Rental = 60% MFI for 40 years; Ownership = 80% MFI for 99 years
Item 3.b - E 11th and 12th Street Development Strategy Community Engagement Summary — original pdf
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