Summary of Public Feedback At the Urban Renewal Board’s meeting on October 18th, item 2e on the agenda was related to the attached letter from the Austin Revitalization Authority. The Board received 110 emails, the majority of which contained the text below. Emails that contained additional text expressed the same sentiment that the Board should not accept an unsolicited proposal. Board Members: I am writing to voice STRONG opposition to ARA’s request to circumvent the public RFP process and submit an Unsolicited Proposal to develop and own Urban Renewal Agency’s Block 18 property at 1100 East 11th and Juniper Streets (location of Kenny Dorham’s Backyard). · ARA has been the City’s ‘developer of choice’ for this section of East 11th Street for 20 years. · Though they are already the developer/owner of more commercial real estate space on East 11th Street than any other entity, during these 20 years their efforts to address cultural preservation, arts/culture/entertainment and the creative industries is totally lacking. They have primarily engaged in commercial development and ownership activities. · Were it not for passage of the September 2 Council Agenda item #48 (support for the African American Cultural Heritage District and establishment of the Kenny Dorham Center), ARA already had a pre-packaged commercial mixed-use development plan ready to submit for this property as an Unsolicited Proposal. That plan was NOT for an exclusively dedicated creative industries arts and cultural hub institution. · ARA is a nonprofit community development corporation whose stated mission and goals, in part, are affordability, small business development/ownership, historic and cultural preservation, and revitalization of a dynamic entertainment and cultural street scene for what was once Black East Austin, yet it seems their quest continues to be development and ownership of property. What is the evidence that they have even approximated these other aims after 20 years? · ARA’s most recent development on Urban Renewal property (on Juniper St) resulted in townhomes, priced between $750k-$1M. 16-18 units, with 2 ‘affordable’ units. After approximately 5 years, those 2 ‘affordable’ units are yet to be occupied. Why would the Urban Renewal Board turn over to ARA yet another parcel of publicly-owned commercial real estate in what is designated as the core of the Cultural Heritage District? · If the public process for developing Block 18 is to be circumvented, it makes sense for the Urban Renewal Board, Austin Economic Development Corp, and the Creative …
WINSTEAD Draft 9.16.21 ADDENDUM NO. 4 EAST 11TH AND 12TH STREET NEIGHBORHOOD URBAN RENEWAL PROJECT This Addendum No. 4 (this "Addendum") pertains to the East 11th Street and 12th Street Neighborhood Urban Renewal Project and related services (the "Project") and is entered into between the City of Austin, Texas (the "City") and the Austin Economic Development Corporation (the "AEDC"), effective [Month] [Day], 2021, pursuant to the Interlocal Cooperation Agreement entered into by and among the AEDC, the City and the Austin Industrial Development Corporation June 10th, 2021 (the "Interlocal Agreement"). The City and the AEDC may be referred to individually as a Party or collectively as the Parties. Terms not otherwise defined have the meanings ascribed to them in the Interlocal Agreement. 1. Background On October 1, 2019, the City entered into an "Agreement Concerning Implementation of East 11th and 12th Streets Urban Renewal Plan" (as amended, the "URA Agreement") with the Urban Renewal Agency of the City of Austin, a Texas urban renewal agency (the "URA"). The URA Agreement discusses the coordination and implementation of the East 11th and 12th Streets Urban Renewal Plan prepared by the URA and approved by the City pursuant to Chapter 374 of the Texas Local Government Code (the "UR Plan"). As a component of the UR Plan, the City transferred two parcels of land within the redevelopment area known as Block 16 and Block 18, totaling approximately 2.05 acres, as more fully described in Exhibit A attached hereto (the "Land"), and the URA has agreed to undertake the redevelopment of the Land in a manner that supports the goals of the UR Plan. In January 2019, the URA received public input and began identifying development priorities for the Land. These priorities included (i) project creativity and need, (ii) additional affordable housing, (iii) community parking, (iv) incorporation of the African American Cultural & Heritage Facility or the Historic Victory Grill, (v) minority and women owned business, (vi) green building, and (vii) other public benefits (the "Development Priorities"). The AEDC and the URA have recommended that the redevelopment of the Land be achieved through a long-term master lease, ground lease, or public-private partnership transaction to be agreed upon pursuant to a competitive solicitation process. This process is most likely to result in the highest and best use of the Land as modified by the Development Priorities and the priorities set forth in the UR Plan. …
Table 1: Nominating Bodies Defined in Approved Bylaws of Austin Economic Development Corporation Place Nominating Body 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 9 10 14 15 17 20 Director, Economic Development Department Director, City Neighborhood Housing & Planning Department Chief Equity Officer, City of Austin City Chief Financial Officer City of Austin Arts Commission City of Austin Music Commission City of Austin Historic Landmark Commission The Multi-Ethnic Chamber Alliance The Greater Austin Chamber of Commerce Workforce Solutions Capital Area Austin Community College Austin Independent School District (AISD) President/CEO of Austin Economic Development Corporation Term Standing Standing Standing Standing Renewal in 2022 Renewal in 2022 Renewal in 2022 Renewal in 2023 Renewal in 2023 Renewal in 2024 Renewal in 2024 Renewal in 2024 Standing Focus Economic Development Housing Equity Finance Arts Music Preservation MWBE Business Industry Workforce Development Vocational and Workforce Education K-12 Education Ex-Officio Officer Table 2: Recommendation for Remaining Nominating Bodies of the Austin Economic Development Corporation Place Focus Term Justification for Recommendation 8 Nominating Body Recommendation The Ending Community Homelessness Coalition (ECHO) Board, local Continuum of Care organization Renewal in 2022 Homelessness ECHO serves as the lead agency for the Austin/Travis County Continuum of Care that plans and implements community-wide strategies to end homelessness in Austin and Travis County, and coordinates the Continuum of Care local funding competition. ECHO is the backbone for the homeless services system and works closely with nonprofits and government agencies to coordinate assistance and housing for people experiencing homelessness in the community. ECHO) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization The Urban Land Institute (ULI) Austin Renewal in 2023 Urban/Regional Planning ULI is a member-led organization providing leadership in the responsible 11 12 Board, local area urban land use and planning organization Board, local area real estate and construction planning organization Board, local area transportation planning organization Representative of a local university of higher education The Real Estate Council of Austin (RECA) Renewal in 2023 13 Capital Metro Renewal in 2023 16 University of Texas – Austin (UT Austin) Renewal in 2024 use of land and in creating and sustaining thriving communities worldwide. The Austin District Council was founded in 1994 and now includes over 1000 Austin-area members who are involved in all aspects of the development and city planning process – private, public, and non-profit. Real Estate Development/Construction RECA is comprised of more than 1,700 commercial real …
WINSTEAD Draft 10.5.21 MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING This MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING (this "MOU") ”), dated as of [signing date], 2021 and made effective as of the date this MOU is approved by City Council (the “Effective Date”), by and betweenis made as of {Effective Date} (the "Effective Date"), by and between THE AUSTIN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION, a Texas local government corporation (the "AEDC"), and THE URBAN RENEWAL AGENCY OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN, a Texas urban renewal agency (the "URA"). AEDC and URA are each referred to herein individually as a "Party" and collectively as the "Parties". BACKGROUND: A. On October 1, 2019, the City of Austin (the "City") and the URA entered into an "Agreement Concerning Implementation of East 11th and 12th Streets Urban Renewal Plan" (as amended, the "URA Agreement"). The URA Agreement discusses the coordination and implementation of the East 11th and 12th Streets Urban Renewal Plan prepared by the URA and approved by the City pursuant to Chapter 374 of the Texas Local Government Code (the "UR Plan"). B. As a component of the UR Plan, the City transferred two parcels of land within the redevelopment area known as Block 16 and Block 18, totaling approximately 2.05 acres, as more fully described in EXHIBIT A attached hereto (the "Land"), and the URA has agreed to undertake the redevelopment of the Land in a manner that supports the goals of the UR Plan (the "Project"). C. Public input activities regarding the Land have taken place continuously over the past twenty (20) years. As such, numerous planning documents incorporating public input have been introduced, such as the 1999 Central East Austin Master Plan, the 2001 Central East Austin Neighborhood Plan, a 2009 RFP that was the product of a public engagement process, and the 2012 East 11th-12th Street Development Strategy plan. More recently, in January 2019, the URA accumulated the years of public input and began identifying development priorities for the Land. These priorities included (i) project creativity and need, (ii) additional affordable housing, (iii) community parking, (iv) incorporation of the African American Cultural & Heritage Facility or the Historic Victory Grill, (v) minority and women owned businesses, (vi) green building, and (vii) other public benefits (the "Development Priorities"). D. At the recommendation of the AEDC and the URA, the City has approved an "Addendum No. 4 (East 11th and 12th Street Neighborhood Renewal Project)" (the "Addendum") pursuant to …
WINSTEAD Draft 10.5.21 AEDC Draft 11.8.21 MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING This MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING (this "MOU") ”), dated as of [signing date], 2021 and made effective as of the date this MOU is approved by City Council (the “Effective Date”), by and between THE AUSTIN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION, a Texas local government corporation (the "AEDC"), and THE URBAN RENEWAL AGENCY OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN, a Texas urban renewal agency (the "URA"). AEDC and URA are each referred to herein individually as a "Party" and collectively as the "Parties". BACKGROUND: A. On October 1, 2019, the City of Austin (the "City") and the URA entered into an "Agreement Concerning Implementation of East 11th and 12th Streets Urban Renewal Plan" (as amended, the "URA Agreement"). The URA Agreement discusses the coordination and implementation of the East 11th and 12th Streets Urban Renewal Plan prepared by the URA and approved by the City pursuant to Chapter 374 of the Texas Local Government Code (the "UR Plan"). B. As a component of the UR Plan, the City transferred two parcels of land within the redevelopment area known as Block 16 and Block 18, totaling approximately 2.05 acres, as more fully described in EXHIBIT A attached hereto (the "Land"), and the URA has agreed to undertake the redevelopment of the Land in a manner that supports the goals of the UR Plan (the "Project"). C. Public input activities regarding the Land have taken place continuously over the past twenty (20) years. As such, numerous planning documents incorporating public input have been introduced, such as the 1999 Central East Austin Master Plan, the 2001 Central East Austin Neighborhood Plan, a 2009 RFP that was the product of a public engagement process, and the 2012 East 11th-12th Street Development Strategy plan. More recently, in January 2019, the URA accumulated the years of public input and began identifying development priorities for the Land. These priorities included (i) project creativity and need, (ii) additional affordable housing, (iii) community parking, (iv) incorporation of the African American Cultural & Heritage Facility or the Historic Victory Grill, (v) minority and women owned businesses, (vi) green building, and (vii) other public benefits (the "Development Priorities"). D. At the recommendation of the AEDC and the URA, the City has approved an "Addendum No. 4 (East 11th and 12th Street Neighborhood Renewal Project)" (the "Addendum") pursuant to the Interlocal Cooperation Agreement entered into by and …
RESOLUTION NO. 20201203-010 WHEREAS, the City Council, in Resolution No. 20201001-055, created the Austin Economic Development Corporation (AEDC) and approved and adopted the AEDC Bylaws; and WHEREAS, staff and the AEDC wish to amend the Bylaws to include additional nominating entities that will provide nominations to the AEDC Board; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: described here: The City Council approves and adopts an amendment to the AEDC Bylaws as Include the following entities to nominate AEDC Board members, as indicated: • Place 7: City of Austin Historic Landmark Commission Preservation • Place 8: The Ending Community Homelessness Coalition (ECHO) • Place 9: The Multi-Ethnic Chamber Alliance • Place 10: The Greater Austin Chamber of Commerce • Place 11: The Urban Land Institute (ULI) Austin • Place 12: The Real Estate Council of Austin • Place 13: Capital Metro • Place 14: Workforce Solutions Capital Area • Place 15: Austin Community College • Place 16: University of Texas Austin (UT Austin) • Place 17: Austin Independent School District (AISD) • Place 18: AustinUP • Place 19: United Way for Greater Austin • Place 20: President/CEO of AEDC • Place 21: Downtown Austin Alliance ADOPTED: December 3 ,2020 ATTEST: 0 - J?nette S. Goodall City Clerk
To: City Council of Austin From: Urban Renewal Board Date: November 15, 2021 Subject: Land Use Regulations in the proposed Urban Renewal Plan and Neighborhood Conservation Combining Districts The Urban Renewal Board (URB) engaged in a multiyear effort to update the Urban Renewal Plan (URP) and the East 11th and 12th Street Neighborhood Conservation Combining Districts (NCCDs). The Board’s recommendations were formed with the assistance of consultants, staff, and community input. The URB refined the list of neighborhood-oriented and pedestrian-friendly land uses in the URP and NCCDs to support active streets that serve the community. In response to concerns from stakeholders about the reduction of uses allowed for some properties: The Board supports proposed regulations which continue to allow uses that are permitted or conditional under current regulations if they support the goals of the URP. The URB intended through the “save and except” provision in the proposed URP and NCCDs that the uses listed by address, including existing single family houses, remain legal and are not subject to non- conforming regulations. In response to legal concerns about this section, City staff is recommending the creation of a new permitted use, “conforming”, that will be defined as a use that conformed to the regulations in effect at the time the use was established and existed on the date of adoption of the proposed ordinance. The Board supports the most appropriate mechanism to reduce the impact of non-conforming regulations on existing legal uses outlined in the “save and except” provision. This may include but is not limited to, inclusion of the “conforming” land use or other adjustments to the land use charts. The URB does not plan to hold any additional meetings to specifically discuss proposed land use regulations and will defer to Council regarding any changes as reflected above.
11th Street - Subdistrict 1 P = Permitted, PC = Permitted with Conditions, C = Conditional, — = Prohibited Use Conditions and Exceptions Existing Regulations* Proposed Regulations Residential Existing: no street level units Proposed: Not allowed on a ground floor of a building fronting E 11th Street Existing: 18 to 27 units per acre, no street level units Proposed: Not allowed on a ground floor of a building on E 11th Street Existing: no street level units Proposed: Type 2 Short-term rental is prohibited Proposed: Not allowed on a ground floor of a building Proposed: Not allowed on a Ground floor of a building on E 11th Street. Condominium Residential Group Residential Multifamily Residential Retirement Housing (Small Site) Townhouse Residential Short-Term Rental College & University Facilities Club or Lodge Community Recreation (Private) Community Recreation (Public) Communication Service Facilities Congregate Living Counseling Services Cultural Services Day Care Services (Commercial) Day Care Services (General) Day Care Services (Limited) Family Home Group Home Class I (General) Group Home Class I (Limited) Group Home Class II Guidance Services Hospital Services (Limited) Local Utility Services Community Parking Facilities Safety Services Private Primary Educational Services P — P — P — C P C C C — — P C C C — — — — P P P P P C PC C PC P — PC C — C C — C PC Civic P — C P P P P P P — P Not the LCD C C PC Proposed: Prohibited unless located on a rooftop Administrative and Business Offices PC Proposed: Not allowed on a ground floor of a building fronting E 11th Street Private Secondary Educational Services Public Primary Educational Services Public Secondary Educational Services Religious Assembly Safety Services Telecommunication Tower Arts and Crafts Studio (Limited) Arts and Crafts Studio (General) Art Gallery Art Workshop Automotive Rental Automotive Sales Automotive Washing Building Maintnence Services Business or Trade School Business Support Services Cocktail Lounge Commercial Off-Street Parking Communications Services Consumer Convenience Services Consumer Repair Services Financial Services Food Sales Funeral Services General Retail Sales (Convenience) General Retail Sales (General) Hotel-Motel Indoor Sports and Recreation Indoor Entertainment Laundry Services C C C P P — P P P — — C C C C C P C P P P P P P P P P P P P — Commercial Not the LCD Not the LCD P P — — — …
URBAN RENEWAL BOARD RECOMMENDATION 20211115-3a Seconded By: Watson Date: November 15, 2021 Subject: Land Use Regulations in the proposed Urban Renewal Plan and Neighborhood Conservation Combining Districts Motioned By: Escobar Recommendation See attached letter. Vote For: Escobar, Pierce, Skidmore, Motwani, Watson Against: None Abstain: None Absent: Tetey, Bradford Attest: Laura Keating 1 of 1 To: Mayor & City Council of Austin From: Urban Renewal Board Date: November 15, 2021 Subject: Land Use Regulations in the proposed Urban Renewal Plan and Neighborhood Conservation Combining Districts The Urban Renewal Board (URB) engaged in a multiyear effort to update the Urban Renewal Plan (URP) and the East 11th and 12th Street Neighborhood Conservation Combining Districts (NCCDs). The Board’s recommendations were formed with the assistance of consultants, city staff, and community input. The URB refined the list of neighborhood-oriented and pedestrian-friendly land uses in the URP and NCCDs to support active streets that serve the community. In response to concerns from stakeholders about the reduction of uses allowed for some properties: • The Board supports proposed regulations which continue to allow uses that are permitted or conditional under current regulations if they support the goals of the URP. The URB intended outcome through the “save and except” provision in the proposed URP and NCCDs was for the uses listed by address, including existing single-family houses, to remain legal and not to be subject to non-conforming regulations. In response to legal concerns about this section, City legal is recommending the creation of a new permitted use, “conforming”, that will be defined as a use that conformed to the regulations in effect at the time the use was established and existed on the date of adoption of the proposed ordinance. • The Board supports the most appropriate mechanism to reduce the impact of non-conforming regulations on existing legal uses outlined in the “save and except” provision. This may include but is not limited to, inclusion of the “conforming” land use or other adjustments to the land use charts. The URB does not see significant value in its holding additional meetings to specifically discuss proposed land use regulations and will defer to Council to identify the best practice strategies regarding the aforementioned changes. Further, the URB encourages Council to prioritize taking immediate action on changes recommended to the NCCD and URP documents. Additional delays will have a direct impact on the URB’s ability to move forward with …
URBAN RENEWAL BOARD REGULAR MEETING November 15, 2021 at 6:00PM 1000 East 11th Street, Room 400A Nathaniel Bradford Jacqueline Watson Kobla Tetey Staff in Attendance Mandy DeMayo Laura Keating Megan Santee, URB legal counsel CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Manuel Escobar, Chair Darrell W. Pierce, Vice Chair Danielle Skidmore Amit Motwani Members in Attendance Manuel Escobar Darrell W. Pierce, Vice Chair Amit Motwani Jacqueline Watson Nathaniel Bradford Danielle Skidmore Members Absent Kobla Tetey PURPOSE: The Board of Commissioners primary responsibility 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. to oversee is MINUTES CALL TO ORDER Chair Escobar called the meeting to order at 6:09pm with 6 members present. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Speakers who register to speak no later than noon the day before the meeting will be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding agenda items and items not posted on the agenda. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a. Approval of the October 18, 2021, regular meeting minutes. On Commissioner Motwani’s motion, Commissioner Bradford’s second, the October 18, 2021, minutes were unanimously approved. 2. NEW BUSINESS 3. OLD BUSINESS a. Presentation from the East Austin Creative Coalition regarding the organization’s work and Resolution #20210902-048, and discussion. Harold McMillan addressed the board. Discussion occurred. a. Presentation from City staff on the status of the Urban Renewal Plan and Neighborhood Conservation Combining District amendments, discussion, and possible action. On Chair Escobar’s motion, Commissioner Watson’s second, the memo with the additional statement and clarification discussed was unanimously approved with Commissioner Bradford off the dais. b. Discussion regarding letter from Austin Revitalization Authority (ARA) to the Urban Renewal Agency (URA) related to URA owned property (1100 E 11th St and 920 E 11th St), procedure around unsolicited proposals for property disposition, and the response the Board received related to the letter. Discussion occurred. c. Presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding Memorandum of Understanding and Interlocal Agreement Addendum with AEDC related to the property disposition of Urban Renewal Agency owned property (1100 E 11th St and 920 E 11th St). On Chair Escobar’s motion, Commission Skidmore’s second, the approval of the Memorandum of Understanding with AEDC failed 3-2-0 with Commissioner Bradford off the dais. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT Chair Escobar adjourned the meeting at 8:48pm without objection. …
URBAN RENEWAL BOARD REGULAR MEETING October 18, 2021 AT 6:00PM 1000 East 11th Street, Room 400A CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Manuel Escobar, Chair Darrell W. Pierce, Vice Chair Danielle Skidmore Amit Motwani PURPOSE: The Board of Commissioners primary responsibility 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. Nathaniel Bradford Jacqueline Watson Kobla Tetey to oversee is AGENDA CALL TO ORDER CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Speakers who register to speak no later than noon the day before the meeting will be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding agenda items and items not posted on the agenda. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a. Approval of the August 16, 2021, Regular Meeting Minutes. b. Approval of the September 20, 2021, Regular Meeting Minutes. 2. NEW BUSINESS a. Discussion and possible action regarding 2022 Meeting Calendar. b. Election of URB Chair and Vice Chair to serve the 2021-2022 term of office, November 1, 2021 through October 31, 2021. c. Presentation from City staff on the status of the Urban Renewal Plan and Neighborhood Conservation Combining District amendments, discussion, and possible action. d. Update from Scoring Criteria Working Group, discussion, and possible action related to the property disposition of Urban Renewal Agency owned property (1100 E 11th St and 920 E 11th St). e. Discussion regarding letter from Austin Revitalization Authority (ARA) to the Urban Renewal Agency (URA) related to URA owned property (1100 E 11th St and 920 E 11th St) and procedure around unsolicited proposals for property disposition. 3. OLD BUSINESS a. Presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding Memorandum of Understanding and Interlocal Agreement Addendum with AEDC related to the property disposition of Urban Renewal Agency owned property (1100 E 11th St and 920 E 11th St). 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 Laura Keating at Housing and Planning Department, at (512-974-3458 or laura.keating@austintexas.gov), for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the …
URBAN RENEWAL BOARD MONDAY, AUGUST 16, 2021, 5:30-9:30 pm VIA VIDEOCONFERENCING Nathaniel Bradford Jacqueline Watson Kobla Tetey CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Manuel Escobar, Chair Darrell W. Pierce, Vice Chair Danielle Skidmore Amit Motwani Members in Attendance Manuel Escobar Darrell W. Pierce, Vice Chair Amit Motwani Kobla Tetey Jacqueline Watson Nathaniel Bradford Members Absent Danielle Skidmore the PURPOSE: The Board of Commissioners primary responsibility 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. Staff in Attendance Mandy DeMayo Travis Perlman Nefertitti Jackmon Matthew Kwatinetz Laura Keating Lisa Rodriguez Megan Santee, URB legal counsel to oversee is DRAFT MINUTES CALL TO ORDER Chair Escobar called the meeting to order at 5:37pm with 5 members present. Commissioner Bradford joined the meeting at 5:42pm. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Speakers who register to speak no later than noon the day before the meeting will be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding agenda items and items not posted on the agenda. Tracy Witte, Patrick Houck, Susan Oringer, Nate Jones, and Zenobia C. Joseph and Thomas VanDyke addressed the URB. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a. Approval of the August 2, 2021, Special Called Meeting Minutes. On Commissioner Tetey’s motion, Commissioner Motwani’s second, the August 2, 2021, meeting minutes were approved unanimously. 2. OLD BUSINESS a. Presentation, discussion, and possible action in response to Planning Commission’s recommendations on the proposed modifications to the East 11th and 12th Street Urban Renewal Plan and Neighborhood Conservation Combining Districts. Discussion was held. On Commissioner Motwani’s motion, Commissioner Tetey’s second, a motion to approve the draft Response to Planning Commission’s action on the Urban Renewal Plan and Neighborhood Conservation Combining Districts was approved unanimously. b. Presentation, discussion, and possible action from the Austin Economic Development Corporation (AEDC) and City staff regarding an approach to the property disposition of Urban Renewal Agency owned property (1100 E 11th St and 920 E 11th St). Matthew Kwatinetz gave the presentation. Following discussion, no action was taken. The URB requested that a draft Memo of Understanding be brought forward at the next meeting. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT Chair Escobar adjourned the meeting at 7:48pm without objection. The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will …
URBAN RENEWAL BOARD REGULAR MEETING September 20, 2021 AT 6:00PM 1000 East 11th Street, Room 400A Nathaniel Bradford Jacqueline Watson Kobla Tetey CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Manuel Escobar, Chair Darrell W. Pierce, Vice Chair Danielle Skidmore Amit Motwani Members in Attendance Manuel Escobar Darrell W. Pierce, Vice Chair Amit Motwani Kobla Tetey Jacqueline Watson Danielle Skidmore Members Absent Nathaniel Bradford PURPOSE: The Board of Commissioners primary responsibility 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. Staff in Attendance Erica Leak Travis Perlman Nefertitti Jackmon Laura Keating Megan Santee, URB legal counsel to oversee is DRAFT MINUTES CALL TO ORDER Chair Escobar called the meeting to order at 6:05 pm called to order with 5 members present. Commissioner Tetey joined the meeting at 6:09 pm. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Speakers who register to speak no later than noon the day before the meeting will be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding agenda items and items not posted on the agenda. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a. Approval of the August 16, 2021, Regular Called Meeting Minutes. Draft minutes were not posted in backup. Item postponed. 2. NEW BUSINESS a. Presentation from City staff on the status of the Urban Renewal Plan and Neighborhood Conservation Combining District amendments and discussion. Laura Keating presented, and discussion occurred. b. Presentation from City staff regarding Council resolution approved September 2, 2021, item 48, related to the African American Cultural Arts District and Urban Renewal Agency owned property and discussion. Laura Keating presented, and discussion occurred. c. Discussion and possible action to approve an amendment extending the license agreement between the Urban Renewal Agency and DiverseArts Cultural Works. Harold McMillan and Travis Perlman addressed the Board and discussion occurred. On Vice Chair Pierce’s motion, Commissioner Watson’s second, the extension of the license agreement was approved unanimously. d. Staff update on the status of agreement between the Urban Renewal Agency and the City of Austin and discussion. Laura Keating presented, and discussion occurred. 3. OLD BUSINESS a. Presentation, discussion, and possible action from the Austin Economic Development Corporation (AEDC) and City staff regarding an approach to the property disposition of Urban Renewal Agency owned property (1100 E 11th St and 920 E 11th St) Anne Gatling Haynes with …
11THCONCHOBRANCHSAN MARCOSNAVASOTAWALLERCURVE9THJUNIPER10THSHORT HACKBERRY8THLYDIAOLIVEANGELINAROSEWOODWHEELESSMYRTLESAN BERNARDHACKBERRYCOMALE. 11th St. NCCD Petition SummaryLegendE 11th St NCCD200' BufferPetitioning Properties11-A11-B11-C11-D10/15/2021This map shows all of the petitions thatstaff has received of as 10/15/2021. Staffis still working to validate filed petitions.This map reflects a mix of validated andnon-validated petitions. E. 11th St. Petition Summary 11-A Petition Language: We the undersigned, owners of real property in District 1, object to the proposed building heights along Rosewood Avenue between Navasota and Angelina St to include 1223 Rosewood Ave, 1305 Rosewood Ave, 1309 Rosewood Ave, 1317 Rosewood Ave, 1319 Rosewood Ave. We object to any allowed building height greater than 35 feet. 11-B Petition Language: We, the undersigned owners of property affected by the requested zoning change described in the referenced file, do hereby protest against any changes to the East 11th St. NCCD and Urban Renewal Plan that increase allowable heights, increase allowable Floor to Area Ratio and makes hotel use a permitted use along the 1000 through 1200 blocks of East 11th St. and Rosewood Ave. The East 11th Street NCCD already grants waivers to compatibility. The E. 11th Street area has been redeveloping in ways that are creating a vibrant, diverse neighborhood. The recommendations of the Planning Commission recognize this fact and offer ways to improve the NCCD and URP better than the staff and Urban Renewal Board recommendations because they take a more holistic view. East 11th Street and East 12th Street do not exist in isolation, but rather are woven into the broader fabric of established neighborhood residential, civic and religious uses. The Planning Commission recommendations acknowledge this more thoroughly than either the staff or URB recommendations. 11-C Petition Language: We, the undersigned owners of property affected by the requested zoning change described in the referenced file, do hereby protest against any change to the East 11th Street NCCD and Urban Renewal Plan other than the recommendations of the Planning Commission for the for the specific parcels identified below. Except that the undersigned property owners are also opposed to any increase in height above the current limit of 35 feet at the southwest corner of East 11th Street and Waller Street. The proposed height of 60 feet is inappropriate for these properties because the Salvatore Bailetti House, a designated City of Austin Historic Landmark, the St. Joseph Grand Lodge, a structure of historical value, and The Dr. Charles E. Urdy Plaza exist there and should remain. …
ALAMO11THNAVASOTA35ROSEWOOD12TH14THSAN MARCOSCHICONPOQUITOLINCOLN10TH15THLYDIACOMALBRANCHCATALPA13THS L DAVISGREGORYPEOPLESJUNIPEREMBASSYSAN BERNARDCOTTON9THSHORT HACKBERRYAMBERHAMILTONPENNSYLVANIA16THCURVEANGELINAOLIVELEONANEW YORKWALLERWHEELESSMYRTLEBOB HARRISONCONCHOOLANDERHACKBERRYCORNELLLAWSONSALINAN IH 35 SB TO 12THNIH35NBTO15THE12THTOIH35NBE. 12th St. NCCD Petition SummaryLegendE 12th St NCCD200' BufferPetition_Number12-A12-B10/15/2021This map shows all of the petitions thatstaff has received as of 10/15/2021. Staffis still working to validate filed petitions.This map reflects a mix of validated andnon-validated petitions. E. 12th St. Petition Summary 12-A Petition Language: We, the undersigned owners of real property located in District #1 and affected by the proposed East 12th Street Neighborhood Conservation Combining District ("NCCD") amendment, Zoning Case Number Cl4-2021-0037, do hereby protest against any change in the existing NCCD development regulations, including, but not limited to, the proposed changes recommended by the Planning Commission on June 22, 2021 (Items B. 12-14) that will lower the maximum heights, reduce the allowed F.A.R. and restrict uses within the 12th Street NCCD. This petition is circulated pursuant to the zoning protest procedure in Section 25-2-284, and any other applicable section of the City of Austin Land Development Code. We oppose the proposed amendment as recommended by the Planning Commission. The attachment map lists the individual property information. 12-B Petition Language: I, Suraj Demla am the person authorized by the DBG AUSTIN VENTURE LLC to sign this petition protesting the proposed change in zoning that would make a Hotel/Motel Use a conditional use. My family's ability to make significant improvements or redevelop the existing motel, located at 900 E 12 ST AUSTIN TX78702 would be adversely affected by the zoning change. I respectfully request that City Council increase the allowable height for this site to 150. Due to my residence in Plano Texas and the ongoing pandemic I was unable to participate in discussions regarding this property.
WINSTEAD Draft 9.16.21 ADDENDUM NO. 4 EAST 11TH AND 12TH STREET NEIGHBORHOOD URBAN RENEWAL PROJECT This Addendum No. 4 (this "Addendum") pertains to the East 11th Street and 12th Street Neighborhood Urban Renewal Project and related services (the "Project") and is entered into between the City of Austin, Texas (the "City") and the Austin Economic Development Corporation (the "AEDC"), effective [Month] [Day], 2021, pursuant to the Interlocal Cooperation Agreement entered into by and among the AEDC, the City and the Austin Industrial Development Corporation June 10th, 2021 (the "Interlocal Agreement"). The City and the AEDC may be referred to individually as a Party or collectively as the Parties. Terms not otherwise defined have the meanings ascribed to them in the Interlocal Agreement. 1. Background On October 1, 2019, the City entered into an "Agreement Concerning Implementation of East 11th and 12th Streets Urban Renewal Plan" (as amended, the "URA Agreement") with the Urban Renewal Agency of the City of Austin, a Texas urban renewal agency (the "URA"). The URA Agreement discusses the coordination and implementation of the East 11th and 12th Streets Urban Renewal Plan prepared by the URA and approved by the City pursuant to Chapter 374 of the Texas Local Government Code (the "UR Plan"). As a component of the UR Plan, the City transferred two parcels of land within the redevelopment area known as Block 16 and Block 18, totaling approximately 2.05 acres, as more fully described in Exhibit A attached hereto (the "Land"), and the URA has agreed to undertake the redevelopment of the Land in a manner that supports the goals of the UR Plan. In January 2019, the URA received public input and began identifying development priorities for the Land. These priorities included (i) project creativity and need, (ii) additional affordable housing, (iii) community parking, (iv) incorporation of the African American Cultural & Heritage Facility or the Historic Victory Grill, (v) minority and women owned business, (vi) green building, and (vii) other public benefits (the "Development Priorities"). The AEDC and the URA have recommended that the redevelopment of the Land be achieved through a long-term master lease, ground lease, or public-private partnership transaction to be agreed upon pursuant to a competitive solicitation process. This process is most likely to result in the highest and best use of the Land as modified by the Development Priorities and the priorities set forth in the UR Plan. …
WINSTEAD Draft 10.5.21 MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING This MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING (this "MOU") is made as of {Effective Date} (the "Effective Date"), by and between THE AUSTIN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION, a Texas local government corporation (the "AEDC"), and THE URBAN RENEWAL AGENCY OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN, a Texas urban renewal agency (the "URA"). AEDC and URA are each referred to herein individually as a "Party" and collectively as the "Parties". BACKGROUND: A. On October 1, 2019, the City of Austin (the "City") and the URA entered into an "Agreement Concerning Implementation of East 11th and 12th Streets Urban Renewal Plan" (as amended, the "URA Agreement"). The URA Agreement discusses the coordination and implementation of the East 11th and 12th Streets Urban Renewal Plan prepared by the URA and approved by the City pursuant to Chapter 374 of the Texas Local Government Code (the "UR Plan"). B. As a component of the UR Plan, the City transferred two parcels of land within the redevelopment area known as Block 16 and Block 18, totaling approximately 2.05 acres, as more fully described in EXHIBIT A attached hereto (the "Land"), and the URA has agreed to undertake the redevelopment of the Land in a manner that supports the goals of the UR Plan (the "Project"). C. Public input activities regarding the Land have taken place continuously over the past twenty (20) years. As such, numerous planning documents incorporating public input have been introduced, such as the 1999 Central East Austin Master Plan, the 2001 Central East Austin Neighborhood Plan, a 2009 RFP that was the product of a public engagement process, and the 2012 East 11th-12th Street Development Strategy plan. More recently, in January 2019, the URA accumulated the years of public input and began identifying development priorities for the Land. These priorities included (i) project creativity and need, (ii) additional affordable housing, (iii) community parking, (iv) incorporation of the African American Cultural & Heritage Facility or the Historic Victory Grill, (v) minority and women owned businesses, (vi) green building, and (vii) other public benefits (the "Development Priorities"). D. At the recommendation of the AEDC and the URA, the City has approved an "Addendum No. 4 (East 11th and 12th Street Neighborhood Renewal Project)" (the "Addendum") pursuant to the Interlocal Cooperation Agreement entered into by and among the AEDC, the City and the Austin Industrial Development Corporation June 10th, 2021 (the "Interlocal Agreement"). The …
URBAN RENEWAL BOARD 2022 MEETING SCHEDULE Date: Location: Street-Jones Building, 1000 East 11th Street Third Monday of the month (unless specified by the Board) Time: 4th floor, Room 400A 6:00 p.m. January 10, 2022 (2nd Monday) February 7, 2022 (1st Monday) March 21, 2022 April 18, 2022 May 16, 2022 June 13, 2022 (2nd Monday) July 18, 2022 August 15, 2022 September 19, 2022 October 17, 2022 November 14, 2021 (2nd Monday) December 19, 2021
