Links City of Austin Street Impact Fee Service Area Project Summary 1. Street Impact Fee ○ https://www.austintexas.gov/department/street-impact-fee 2. Transportation Project Development Program ○ https://www.austintexas.gov/page/transportation-project-development-program 3. Street Impact Fee Roadway Capacity Plan Project Map ○ https://austin.maps.arcgis.com/apps/View/index.html?appid=af6815a6521747f3a 5dc1dfd11a8da6e Street Impact Fee (SIF) Definition of Terms SIF Transportation Projects: Number of projects included in the approved SIF study for each service area Total Cost in SIF Study: Planning-level cost estimates for the projects included in the SIF study Costs Eligible for SIF Funds: Projects along service area boundaries or sharing boundaries with other jurisdictions cannot be fully funded by the SIF per state law; this indicates the total cost of projects that could be funded by SIF Number of Projects Entirely in Service Area: Projects along service area boundaries or sharing boundaries with other jurisdictions cannot be fully funded by the SIF per state law; this indicates the number of projects that could be fully funded by SIF Forecasted Revenue: Reflects the anticipated future development included in the SIF study and the development fee approved by City Council Collected Street Impact Fees: Fees collected by the City of Austin from development applicants at the time of building permit Credits to Street Impact Fees: Fees not collected by the City of Austin from development applicants at the time of building permit as a result of reduced trip generation measures, right- of-way dedication, parking reduction, transit proximity, etc. 1 Street Impact Fee (SIF) Definition of Terms (Cont.) Fees Spent on Transportation Projects: The total amount of money spent to date on eligible projects within the SIF service area Projects Built by Street Impact Fees: Projects that have been completed utilizing SIF funding (partially or wholly) Summary Tables Table 1 - Summary by Council District Council District Service Areas Total Number of Projects Number of Projects Planned Number of Projects Constructed to Date Total Cost of All Projects Number of Projects to Plan in FY22 and FY23 223 157 97 63 88 114 140 85 116 65 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 D, DT, G, I, J N, O, P G, J, L, N, P C, D, F, I, J L, N, O A, B, E, H B, C, D, F, I K, L, M, N DT, I, J, L 10 E, F, H, I, K 37 39 17 20 39 34 24 23 19 15 4 4 1 0 1 7 …
Recommendation Urban Transportation Commission Recommendation 20220405-002E 04/05/22 WHEREAS Capital Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (CAMPO) demographic forecasts are used in and have an influence on a wide range of public decisions, including federal highway funding, federal transit funding, traffic impact analysis for developments, and school district planning WHEREAS the demographics forecasts provided by the Capital Area Metropolitan Planning Organization assume that existing land use patterns and other governmental policies will persist into the future; WHEREAS in the absence of alternatives these forecasts are used to inform funding decisions, with the result that projects which support the current land use assumptions are more likely to be funded; WHEREAS having just a single forecast does not provide any information to governments about the likely impacts of policy changes; WHEREAS having just a single forecast makes it impossible to provide for events which might or might occur, such as passage of a transit referendum; WHEREAS the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) encourages states, local governments, and metropolitan planning organizations to use scenario planning processes, as outlined in MODEL LONG-RANGE TRANSPORTATION PLANS: A Guide for Incorporating Performance- Based Planning, August 2014, USDOT, FHWA () and Supporting Performance- Based Planning and Programming through Scenario Planning, June 2016, USDOT, FHWA; WHEREAS the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) has started using scenario planning to entertain multiple reasonable future alternatives in equitable planning processes, and TxDOT Houston has developed the Sustainable Ways to Integrate Future Transportation (SWIFT) tool that could be adapted to the Austin region to facilitate equitable scenario planning processes; WHEREAS the CAMPO 2035 Regional Transportation Plan (RTP) included elements of scenario planning that entertained various reasonable future growth scenarios, but these processes and advanced planning techniques seem to have been abandoned; WHEREAS the CAMPO 2045 RTP envisions a future that will result in the conversation of 350 square miles of currently rural or open space to be converted to suburban or urban, with 69% of the region’s expected 4 million residents living in car-dependent sprawl or rural areas, a future that is distinctly different than the visions articulated through various regional planning processes, such as Envision Central Texas; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, the UTC requests that City Council direct its representatives to the CAMPO Transportation Policy Board to request that CAMPO adopt the following policy changes: ● Use an equitable, scenario-based planning approach, in which CAMPO staff co-create with diverse people from across the region, at least …
Urban Transportation Commission Regular Meeting March 1st , 2022 at 5pm AUSTIN CITY HALL – BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS ROOM 1101 301 W. SECOND STREET AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the Urban Transportation Commission may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live. Public comment will be allowed via telephone and in-person for items not on the agenda. To speak remotely speakers are encouraged to call or email the staff liaison in advance at (512) 978 1568 or Christopher.Parks@austintexas.gov by noon on Monday February 28th, with the following information: name, item number(s) they wish to speak on, and a telephone number and email address. AUSTIN, TEXAS CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Mario Champion, Chair Susan Somers, Vice Chair Ruven Brooks Nathan Ryan Samuel Franco Athena Leyton Allison Runas Cynthia Weatherby Diana Wheeler James Driscoll Cecilla Ramos AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL 1. APPROVAL OF FEBRUARY 8th, 2022 MINUTES ITEMS 2. NEW BUSINESS: PRESENTATION, DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION A. Racial Equity Anti Displacement Tool Presenter: Nefertitti Jackmon, Housing and Planning Department Sponsor: Susan Somers and James Driscoll B. Austin Strategic Mobility Plan Updates Presenter: Cole Kitten, Austin Transportation Department Sponsors: Ruven Brooks and Allison Runas C. Street Impact Fee Roadway Capacity Presentation Presenters: Dan Hennessy, Austin Transportation Department Sponsors: Allison Runas and James Driscoll D. Urban Transportation Commission Recommendation to Austin Transportation Department for Fiscal Year 2023 Facilitator: Mario Champion Sponsors: Mario Champion and James Driscoll 3. BRIEFINGS A. Downtown Commission: Commissioner Cynthia Weatherby B. Joint Sustainability Commission: Commissioner Diana Wheeler C. Bicycle Advisory Council: Commissioner Athena Leyton D. Pedestrian Advisory Council: Commissioner Allie Runas E. City Council Mobility Committee: Commissioner Mario Champion F. Community Advisory Committee for Austin Transit Partnership Board: Susan Sommers 4. Future Agenda Items • Project Connect Blue Line over Lady Bird Lake ( Ryan, Franco) • TDM Update ( TBD; Somers) • Red River Extension ( TBD; Champion) Movability Contract (TBD;ATD) • Street Impact Fee (TBD;ATD) • TCM Updates (TBD;ATD) • Red River Realignment Updates (TBD;ATD) • Red River Extension (TBD;ATD) • TDM Update (TBD;ATD) • ATD 2022 Transportation Budget Overview(TBD;ATD) • PWD 2022 Transportation Budget Overview(TBD;ATD) • Living Streets Update(TBD;ATD) • Signal Timing(TBD;ATD) • ROW Informative Brief(TBD;ATD) • Walnut Creek Trail Updates(TBD;PWD) • Office of Special Events Brief( TBD;ATD) • Metro Bike update( TBD;ATD) • Placemaking update (TBD;ATD) • Highway Safety Improvement Program(TBD;ATD) • Safe Routes to School Update (TBD; PWD) • …
Urban Transportation Commission Regular Meeting March 1st , 2022 at 5pm AUSTIN CITY HALL – BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS ROOM 1101 301 W. SECOND STREET AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the Urban Transportation Commission may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live. Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely by 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. To register please call or email the staff liaison in advance at (512) 978 1568 or Christopher.Parks@austintexas.gov by noon on Monday February 28th, with the following information: name, item number(s) they wish to speak on, and a telephone number and email address. AUSTIN, TEXAS CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Mario Champion, Chair Susan Somers, Vice Chair Ruven Brooks Nathan Ryan Samuel Franco Athena Leyton Allison Runas Cynthia Weatherby Diana Wheeler James Driscoll Cecilla Ramos REVISED AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL 1. APPROVAL OF FEBRUARY 8th, 2022 MINUTES ITEMS 2. NEW BUSINESS: PRESENTATION, DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION A. Racial Equity Anti Displacement Tool Presenter: Nefertitti Jackmon, Housing and Planning Department Sponsor: Susan Somers and James Driscoll B. Austin Strategic Mobility Plan Updates Presenter: Cole Kitten, Austin Transportation Department Sponsors: Ruven Brooks and Allison Runas C. Street Impact Fee Roadway Capacity Presentation Presenters: Dan Hennessy, Austin Transportation Department Sponsors: Allison Runas and James Driscoll D. Urban Transportation Commission Recommendation to Austin Transportation Department for Fiscal Year 2023 Facilitator: Mario Champion Sponsors: Mario Champion and James Driscoll 3. BRIEFINGS A. Downtown Commission: Commissioner Cynthia Weatherby B. Joint Sustainability Commission: Commissioner Diana Wheeler C. Bicycle Advisory Council: Commissioner Athena Leyton D. Pedestrian Advisory Council: Commissioner Allie Runas E. City Council Mobility Committee: Commissioner Mario Champion F. Community Advisory Committee for Austin Transit Partnership Board: Susan Sommers 4. Future Agenda Items • Project Connect Blue Line over Lady Bird Lake ( Ryan, Franco) • TDM Update ( TBD; Somers) • Red River Extension ( TBD; Champion) Movability Contract (TBD;ATD) • Street Impact Fee (TBD;ATD) • TCM Updates (TBD;ATD) • Red River Realignment Updates (TBD;ATD) • Red River Extension (TBD;ATD) • TDM Update (TBD;ATD) • ATD 2022 Transportation Budget Overview(TBD;ATD) • PWD 2022 Transportation Budget Overview(TBD;ATD) • Living Streets Update(TBD;ATD) • Signal Timing(TBD;ATD) • ROW Informative Brief(TBD;ATD) • Walnut …
Redline ID REDLINE ASMP Page Number Type ASMP Page Number Change Proposed Informed By Status 2021 ASMP Document Amendments Log 2/25/2022 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 ii iii xxv 28 42 50 96-97 56 86 95 98 108 122 129 194 196 196 New Image New Page Map Tagline Map Correct text 50 28 56 188 Text Map Policy Spread Map Spread Map Map Tagline Tagline 190 new image Amendment Log Updated Street Network Map Updated Tagline (SB.1): Pair education and narrowly-focused enforcement strategies initiatives, targeting key behaviors on freeways and high-speed corridors, with street design improvements to reinforce safe travel behaviors for all. Updated Growth Concept Map and Transit Priority Network Curb management is the flexible and efficient use of the public space between building fronts and the vehicular travel lanes along street edges; this is the space in which the movement of people and goods meets access. In order to utilize public curb space efficiently, clear guidance is needed to ensure curb management strategies are available to allow all users of the public realm adequate space in which to carry out their daily needs. Add note about Smart Trips now being part of Get There ATX In Austin, the Smart Trips neighborhood outreach program offers free transit adventures to reach residents how to use public transit for recreational trips (note: as of 2021 Smart Trips is known as Get There ATX) . Updated Sidewalk Prioirization Map New Policy - Roadway System Policy 6: Support streets as places where people and community engage in non-mobility activity: Recognize the diverse and expanding civic needs within our right-of-way and adaptive uses of the street Non-mobility Activity in Practice Roadway Capacity Projects Map Bicycle System Map Urban Trail System Map Project Connect Spread - Inital Investment & System Plan Updated Tagline: Pursue strategies and collaborate with regional partners to reduce ozone, particulate matter, and greenhouse gas emissions, including promoting sustainable transportation modes and improving traffic flow Updated Tagline (AC.3): Use materials and methods that reduce carbon, conserve energy, limit waste, and support the Net-Zero Community Climate Goals Staff Staff staff staff staff staff staff staff staff staff Staff Staff Draft written, ready for team review Draft written, ready for team review Draft written, ready for team review Draft written, ready for team review Draft written, ready for team review To …
2021 ASMP Amendments URBAN TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION MARCH 1, 2022 COLE KIT TEN, DIVISION MANAGER, AUSTIN TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT Presentation Agenda o Timeline o ASMP framework o Policy Document o Street Network o What’s in this ASMP Amendment Cycle o Policy Document additions, updates, corrections o Street Network corrections and alignment with other City Documents o Interpreting these Updates o In Response to Public Comments o Q & A 2 Timeline | Initial Feedback Schedule 2021 October 1 November 15 December 31 ASMP Policy Survey released ASMP Street Network map released Original close date for Policy survey and Street Network map October November December January *Internal Review began May 2021 Updates were provided to Mayor and City Council via memos dated 6/10/2021, 9/30/2021 and 12/1/2021 2022 January 16 First extension date for Policy & Street Network feedback January 30 Policy & Street Network comment period closed October - January Round 1 Public Comments 3 Timeline | Remaining Feedback Schedule 2022 February March April May Developed updated draft of the proposed amendments Round 1 Feedback Report Updated draft published Boards and Commissions Council Mobility Committee Round 2 Public Comments Develop final draft of the proposed amendments Round 2 Feedback Report Final draft published Planning Commission City Council Public Hearing and Meetings February March April May *Notification for the second round of comments was sent out to the Community Registry on February 28 *Council Public Hearing will be advertised in the American Statesman 16 days prior to the hearing date and sent out to the Community Registry 4 What is the ASMP ? 5 Policy Document + Street Network Table & Map 6 ASMP | Policy Document • A comprehensive multimodal transportation plan for the future of our transportation network • 50 / 50 mode share • Includes: • Indicators + Targets • Policies • Action Items 7 ASMP | Street Network • A database of streets organized by Street Name with existing and future conditions of the right of way • These future conditions reflect the policies and transportation vision in the ASMP and reflect our multimodal systems for walking, bicycling, transit and driving • Used to identify right of way dedication requirements needed to accommodate future roadway conditions (referred to as Dedication of Right of Way in the Land Development Code) 8 *Adopted Street Network Table can be found at atd.knack.com/asmp#home/ ASMP | Street Network • Right of way dedication is only …
2021 ASMP Amendments Public Engagement Report Round 1 February 2022 Created by the Austin Transportation Department Contents 1. Introduction……………………………………………………………………………….….. 3 2. Public Engagement Strategy………………………………………………….……….…… 3 2.1. Policy Survey……………………………………………………………………….… 3 2.2 Street Network Presentation and Public Feedback Map…………………………. 4 3. Public Comment Summary…………………………………………………………………. 4 3.1 Demographic results on engagement activities……………………………………. 4 3.2 Policies - What we heard……………………………………………………………... 7 3.3 Street Network Public Feedback Map - What we heard………………….……….. 8 4. Next Steps…………………………………………………………………………………….10 4.1 Public Comments, Boards & Commissions, Council ……………….……………..10 5. Appendices…………………………………………………………………………………....10 Appendix A: Policy Amendment Online Survey………...........……………………….. 11 Appendix B: Policy Amendment Paper Survey……………………………….....…….. 18 Appendix C: ASMP Amendments Flyer……………………………………………...…. 22 Appendix D: Public Feedback Map …………………………………………………….. 23 Appendix E: ATD Mobility Newsletter ……………………………………………....….. 24 Appendix F: Neighborhood Association positions …………………………....………. 25 Appendix G: Log of emails received …………………………………………...…….... 27 Appendix H: Full table of Public Feedback Map comments………………………….. 45 2 1. Introduction The Austin Strategic Mobility Plan (ASMP) is Austin's comprehensive, multimodal transportation plan, and it guides our short- and long-term transportation projects, programs, initiatives, and investments. Adopted in April 2019, the ASMP plans for all the ways we get around Austin. Council passed Resolution 20200610-002 in June 2020, “directing the City Manager to amend the Austin Strategic Mobility Plan (Ordinance No. 20190411-033) to add the Project Connect System Plan that includes the Locally Preferred Alternatives for the Orange, Blue, Gold, Green, and MetroRapid Lines, as adopted by the Capital Metro Board of Directors, to the ASMP and associated technical elements”. The ASMP is anticipated to go through a deeper evaluation for changes at the five-year mark, therefore, this two-year update is meant to remain limited in scope to respond to the Council Resolution and other significant changes in the past two years. Austin Transportation Department staff officially initiated the process to amend the Austin Strategic Mobility Plan (ASMP) in May 2021. The initial phase of this process included an interdepartmental review of the ASMP policy document and the Street Network Table and Map. The interdepartmental review effort identified several potential policy amendments that were published for public comment in October 2021, and Street Network amendments were published for public comment soon after in November 2021. 2. Public Engagement Strategy This 2-year amendment cycle is the first amendment process since the ASMP was adopted in 2019. Since this process was meant to be limited in scope, and because it is the first amendment to the document, the public engagement …
HOUSING & PLANNING DEPARTMENT Project Connect $300 Million Anti-Displacement Funding Implementation Plan Contents • Utilizing the Equity Tool & Report • Anti-Displacement Funds – Budget for Years 1 & 2 • Community Development Fund – Uses & Availability • Next Steps Utilizing the Tool Report • Priority Places: All Investments will be focused in displacement risk areas within 1 mile of a Project Connect station as recommended by the Tool. • Priority Purposes: Investments must advance at least one priority purpose as recommended by the Tool. • READ Tool Maps and Dashboard: To understand the conditions in the respective geographies to prioritize investment. • Application and Scoring Criteria: The Tool will inform the scoring criteria for the Community Development Fund’s competitive process. 3 Utilizing the Tool Report • The report is an aspirational document that: • explains why these funds are needed • defines where they are most needed • and outlines how to address displacement through community priorities, including: affordable housing, high-quality jobs, cultural anchors, support of BIPOC-owned business, and purchasing land for community-led projects 4 Utilizing the Tool Report • The Tool was designed using a community lens to help guide decisions about the use of anti- displacement funds. • Organizations applying for funds will use the Report and the Tool to help guide their proposed solutions. • The grant Application and Evaluation have been informed by questions in the tool. 5 Utilizing the Tool Report 6 Project Connect Anti-Displacement Investment Strategy The Investment Strategy is not one single thing, but it is a series of informative steps, processes, research and data that informs how we focus the investments. Who? Who? Demographic Focus – Persons identified by the Uprooted Report as Vulnerable to Displacement Where? Geographic Focus – Within 1 mile of a Project Connect station and living within an area that is experiencing Active, Chronic or Vulnerable displacement risk. What? Protect, Preserve, Produce When? Timing – this is a crucial consideration as to what investments should be made and when. How? Where? How? Establishing Equitable Processes – Centering community voices and elevating their priorities, purposes, places. When? What? 7 Anti-Displacement Fund Budget – Years 1 & 2 $265,000 Community Engagement & Outreach $20,000,000 Community Development $735,000 Staffing $23,000,000 AHFC Land Acquisition $ 65 Million $21,000,000 Land Development (RHDA/OHDA) 8 AHFC Land Acquisition Funds allocated to AHFC for use including loans to …
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION Urban Transportation Commission Recommendation Number 20220301-2D [UTC FISCAL YEAR 2023 PRIORITIES ] WHEREAS, The City of Austin Urban Transportation Commission (UTC) is set up for the purpose of serving as an advisory body to the City Council, the City Manager, and all other transportation- related departments concerning transportation-related matters, including: streets and highways; bus and rail systems; pedestrian, bike, and micro-mobility programs and projects; safety-related programs and projects; and more, WHEREAS, one specific aspect of advice we can offer relates to budget priorities, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the UTC urges all relevant departments set their budgets to prioritize programs and projects which serve 1. Work with partners to plan and develop high-capacity transit 2. Attaining the 50/50 mode share split set forth in the ASMP 3. Realizing Vision Zero and other safety efforts 4. Reaching the climate goals set forth in the Austin Climate Equity Plan 5. Actively mitigate and address Equity concerns caused by decades of inequitable transportation system planning and development Date of Approval: March 1st 2022 Record of the vote: Approved unanimously on a 8-0 vote with Commissioners Ryan and Franco absent and an abstention from Commissioner Brooks Attest: Christopher Parks, Staff Liaison
Urban Transportation Commission Special Called Meeting February 8th, 2022 at 5pm Permitting and Development Center- 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Dr. AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the Urban Transportation Commission may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live. Public comment will be allowed via telephone and in-person for items not on the agenda. To speak remotely speakers are encouraged to call or email the staff liaison in advance at (512) 978 1568 or Christopher.Parks@austintexas.gov by noon on Tuesday February 8th, with the following information: name, item number(s) they wish to speak on, and a telephone number and email address. AUSTIN, TEXAS CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Mario Champion, Chair Susan Somers, Vice Chair Ruven Brooks Nathan Ryan Samuel Franco Athena Leyton Allison Runas Cynthia Weatherby Diana Wheeler James Driscoll Cecilla Ramos AGENDA CALL TO ORDER CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL 1. APPROVAL OF December 7th, 2021 MINUTES ITEMS A. Right of Way Vacation Harvey St. Presenter: Mashell Smith, Department of Development Services Sponsor: Cynthia Weatherby and Nathan Ryan B. Project Connect Blue Line Bridge Presenter: Peter Mullan, Project Connect Sponsors: Samuel Franco and Nathan Ryan C. Vehicle Booting City Code Amendment 2. NEW BUSINESS: PRESENTATION, DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION Presenters: Jacob Culberson, Austin Transportation Department Sponsors: Mario Champion and Susan Somers D. Coco Delivery Robots Presentation Presenters: Lorena Robledo, Coco Delivery Sponsors: Athena Leyton and Allison Runas 3. BRIEFINGS A. Downtown Commission: Commissioner Cynthia Weatherby B. Joint Sustainability Commission: Commissioner Diana Wheeler C. Bicycle Advisory Council: Commissioner Athena Leyton D. Pedestrian Advisory Council: Commissioner Allie Runas E. City Council Mobility Committee: Commissioner Mario Champion F. Community Advisory Committee for Austin Transit Partnership Board: Susan Sommers 4. Future Agenda Items • Highway Funding ( TDB; Brooks) • TDM Update ( TBD; Somers • ASMP Update ( TBD; Brooks) • Project Connect Racial Equity Anti-Displacement Tool ( TBD; Somers) • Red River Extension ( TBD; Champion) • Right of Way Vacation- Harvey St( TBD; Brooks) • Movability Contract (TBD;ATD) • Street Impact Fee (TBD;ATD) • TCM Updates (TBD;ATD) • Red River Realignment Updates (TBD;ATD) • Red River Extension (TBD;ATD) • TDM Update (TBD;ATD) • ATD 2022 Transportation Budget Overview(TBD;ATD) • PWD 2022 Transportation Budget Overview(TBD;ATD) • Living Streets Update(TBD;ATD) • Signal Timing(TBD;ATD) • ROW Informative Brief(TBD;ATD) • Walnut Creek Trail Updates(TBD;PWD) • Office of Special Events Brief( TBD;ATD) • Metro Bike update( TBD;ATD) • Placemaking update (TBD;ATD) • Highway Safety Improvement Program(TBD;ATD) • …
Urban Transportation Commission Special Called Meeting February 8th, 2022 at 5pm Permitting and Development Center- 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Dr. AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the Urban Transportation Commission may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live. Public comment will be allowed via telephone and in-person for items not on the agenda. To speak remotely speakers are encouraged to call or email the staff liaison in advance at (512) 978 1568 or Christopher.Parks@austintexas.gov by noon on Tuesday February 8th, with the following information: name, item number(s) they wish to speak on, and a telephone number and email address. AUSTIN, TEXAS CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Mario Champion, Chair Susan Somers, Vice Chair Ruven Brooks Nathan Ryan Samuel Franco Athena Leyton Allison Runas Cynthia Weatherby Diana Wheeler James Driscoll Cecilla Ramos CALL TO ORDER CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL 1. APPROVAL OF December 7th, 2021 MINUTES REVISED AGENDA ITEMS A. Right of Way Vacation Harvey St. Presenter: Mashell Smith, Department of Development Services Sponsor: Cynthia Weatherby and Nathan Ryan B. Project Connect Blue Line Bridge Presenter: Peter Mullan, Project Connect Sponsors: Samuel Franco and Nathan Ryan 2. NEW BUSINESS: PRESENTATION, DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION C. Vehicle Booting City Code Amendment Presenters: Jacob Culberson, Austin Transportation Department Sponsors: Mario Champion and Susan Somers D. Recommendation Requesting Council to Consistently Consider Strategic Mobility Plan Land Use Policy Goals Prior to All Land Use Decisions Sponsor: Ruven Brooks and Cynthia Weatherby 3. BRIEFINGS A. Downtown Commission: Commissioner Cynthia Weatherby B. Joint Sustainability Commission: Commissioner Diana Wheeler C. Bicycle Advisory Council: Commissioner Athena Leyton D. Pedestrian Advisory Council: Commissioner Allie Runas E. City Council Mobility Committee: Commissioner Mario Champion F. Community Advisory Committee for Austin Transit Partnership Board: Susan Sommers 4. Future Agenda Items • Highway Funding ( TDB; Brooks) • TDM Update ( TBD; Somers • ASMP Update ( TBD; Brooks) • Project Connect Racial Equity Anti-Displacement Tool ( TBD; Somers) • Red River Extension ( TBD; Champion) • Right of Way Vacation- Harvey St( TBD; Brooks) • Movability Contract (TBD;ATD) • Street Impact Fee (TBD;ATD) • TCM Updates (TBD;ATD) • Red River Realignment Updates (TBD;ATD) • Red River Extension (TBD;ATD) • TDM Update (TBD;ATD) • ATD 2022 Transportation Budget Overview(TBD;ATD) • PWD 2022 Transportation Budget Overview(TBD;ATD) • Living Streets Update(TBD;ATD) • Signal Timing(TBD;ATD) • ROW Informative Brief(TBD;ATD) • Walnut Creek Trail Updates(TBD;PWD) • Office of Special Events Brief( TBD;ATD) • Metro Bike update( …
M E M O R A N D U M October 18, 2021 Christopher Parks, Urban Transportation Commission Coordinator Mashell Smith, Property Agent Senior Land Management, Development Services Department TO: FROM: DATE: SUBJECT: Attached is the Application Packet and Master Comment Report pertaining to the right-of-way vacation application for an approximately 21,092 square foot portion of land abutting (east of) commonly known as 3001 E. 12th Street. The right of way is an undeveloped section of Harvey Street traversing diagonally from Sol Wilson Avenue, north, to E. 12th Street. The proposed vacation tract will be added to the abutting parcels. Future development has not been shared with staff. All affected departments and private utility franchise stakeholders have reviewed the application and recommend approval, subject to the following reviewers’ conditions: F#2021-047001 Right-of-Way Vacation 21,092 square feet of Harvey Street 1. Austin Water Utility: o A wastewater line easement will be retained to cover the existing wastewater manhole and wastewater line with the requested are for vacation. Public notice was sent to owners within 300’ of the area to be vacated. At time of this memo there have been no responses. The applicant has requested that this item be submitted for placement on the November 2, 2021, Urban Transportation Commission Agenda. Staff contact: Mashell Smith, Land Management, Property Agent Senior Development Services Department, 512-974-7079, mashell.smith@austintexas.gov Applicant: Pam Madere, Jackson Walker, LLP (512) 236-2048 pmadere@jw.com Abutting Landowners: 2017 Shaw Garage, LP, 2017 Perry Tract, LP, 2017 Hobbes LP, NMF Housing 1, 3007 East 12th Street Condominium, 2018 Commercial Fund 2 LP The applicant and/or property owner’s representative will be present at the meeting to answer any questions regarding future development and vacation request. Attachments: Summary of Review Comments Report and Application Packet
APPLICATION FOR STREET OR ALLEY VACATION File No. _______________________ Department Use Only DATE: _____________________________ Department Use Only TYPE OF VACATION Type of Vacation: Street: _____; Alley: _____; ROW _____ Hundred Block: _____________________ Name of Street/Alley/ROW: ______________________________________ Is it constructed: Yes No Property address: _______________________________________________________________________ Purpose of vacation: _____________________________________________________________________ PROPERTY DESCRIPTION ADJACENT TO AREA TO BE VACATED Parcel #: _____________________________________________________________________________ Survey & Abstract No.: _________________________________________________________________ Lot(s): _______________ Block: _________ Outlot: __________________________________________ Subdivision Name: _____________________________________________________________________ Plat Book ___________ Page Number __________ Document Number ___________________________ Neighborhood Association Name: _________________________________________________________ Address including zip code: ______________________________________________________________ RELATED CASES Existing Site Plan (circle one): YES / NO Subdivision: Case (circle one): YES / NO Zoning Case (circle one): YES / NO PROJECT NAME, if applicable: FILE NUMBERS ___________________________________________ ___________________________________________ ___________________________________________ Name of Development Project: ____________________________________________________________ Is this a S.M.A.R.T. Housing Project (circle one): YES / NO Is this within the Downtown Austin Plan Boundaries (circle one): YES / NO OWNER INFORMATION Name: _______________________________________________________________ (as shown on Deed) Address: ______________________________ Phone: (___) ____________ Fax No.: (___) ___________ City: ________________ County: _____________ State: __________ Zip Code: ______________ Contact Person/Title: __________________________________________ Cell Phone: (___) ___________ Email Address: _________________________________________________________________________ (If multiple owners are joining in this request, complete names and addresses for each must be attached.) APPLICANT INFORMATION Name: _______________________________________________________________________________ Firm Name: ___________________________________________________________________________ Address: _____________________________________________________________________________ City: _____________________State: _______________ Zip Code: ________________________ Office No.: (___) _______________ Cell No.: (___) ______________ Fax No.: (___) ______________ EMAIL ADDRESS: ____________________________________________________________________ The undersigned Landowner/Applicant understands: 1) This application will be handled in accordance with standard City policies and procedures. 2) No action will be taken without (a) payment of the nonrefundable application fee, or (b) necessary documentation. 3) The application and fee in no way obligate the City to vacate the subject area. 4) All documents related to this transaction and a certified check for the appraised value must be delivered to the City of Austin prior to placing the item on the Council Agenda for final approval. Signed By: __________________ Landowner/Applicant 7 Harvey Street3001 E. 12th Street, 1195 Oak Grove Ave., 2804 Sol Wilson Ave., 3005 E. 12th St., 3007 E. 12th St., 2949 E. 12th St.R.O.W. undeveloped for decades, adjacent property owners desire use of this land Tr#1 -198744, Tr#2 -198770, Tr#3 -198745, Tr#4-198774Tr.#1 -.42 ac. out of OLT 14, Div. B; Tr.#2- Lot 1 & 2'W of Lot 2, OLT 15, Div. B; Tr.#3 .168 ac.Blk E OLT 14 Div B; Tr. …
Customer Removal of Vehicle Immobilization Devices – January 11, 2022 City of Austin Transportation Department A Brief Overview of Private Vehicle Immobilization (Booting): • The City of Austin currently regulates privately owned vehicle immobilization companies under Chapter 13-7 of City Code and the City’s adopted vehicle immobilization rules. • Vehicle immobilization services are intended to reduce unauthorized parking activities within privately owned parking lots throughout the City. • Currently, there are four companies licensed to perform private vehicle immobilization services within the City. • Personnel who engage in vehicle boot installation and removal are required to pass a criminal history background check and receive a permit from the Austin Police Department. • Currently, companies are required by City Code § 13-7-42 to remove a boot, in exchange for the vehicle immobilization fee, not later than one hour after the time the owner or operator of the vehicle contacts the licensee responsible for installation of the boot to request removal of the boot. Requested: Optional Removal of Boot by Customer • • • In October of 2021, a licensed booting company in Austin requested authorization to allow customers the option of removing a boot from their own vehicle for the purposes of convenience and timely service. In September of 2021, the Austin Transportation Department met with vehicle immobilization company representatives to discuss the processes and details associated with a customer removal option. In November of 2021, the Austin Transportation Dept. then met with The Austin Police Dept. and the Austin Law Dept. to discuss the processes and details associated with a customer removal option. Optional Removal of Boot by Customer: How it Works Currently, when a boot is installed upon a vehicle, it is required that a notice be conspicuously adhered to the windshield or driver-side window containing information whereby the driver may contact the booting company to arrange for removal. STEP 1: The driver may then request the company remove the boot or elect to remove the boot themselves. STEP 2: If the driver elects company removal of the boot, a representative of the booting company must remove the boot within one hour of the request. STEP 3: If the driver elects self-removal of the boot, the booting company will provide the customer with a code to unlock the booting device once the booting fee has been paid. The driver shall then remove the boot and return it to a …
City of Austin Urban Transportation Commission Proposed Resolution on Coordinating Transportation and Land Use Plans January 11, 2022 WHEREAS the bylaws of the Urban Transportation Commission require the Commission to “Seek to promote close cooperation between the city council, other city boards and commissions, city departments, and individuals, institutions, and agencies concerned with transportation‐related activities” WHEREAS the Strategic Mobility Plan’s Land Use Policy 1 states the goal: Plan and promote transit‐ supportive densities along the Transit Priority Network, and further requests: Use all planning tools to establish transit‐supportive densities along Transit Priority Network corridors WHEREAS Project Connect high capacity services are part of the Transit Priority Network and Project Connect engineering has proceeded to the point at which the specific routes for high capacity service have been determined WHEREAS the location of these routes now needs to be taken into consideration in all land use decisions including the recommendations made by the Planning Commission and the Zoning and Platting Commission THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Urban Transportation Commission requests that Council take actions and adopt policies to ensure that all boards and commission involved in land use decisions are aware of both the adopted Strategic Mobility Plan land use policies and the final Project Connect routes The UTC recommends that Council take the following actions: Request that the Planning Department prepare rankings into major groups of the potential of each of the current zoning classifications for achieving transit supportive density. In addition to considering the maximum number of units per square mile permitted under these classifications, the rankings should also consider current usage practices for each classification. Request that whenever the Planning Commission or the Zoning and Platting Commission considers a case that is along the Transit Priority Network and recommends a classification which is significantly lower in the ranking than the one requested by the applicant, they be asked to include the specific considerations which caused them to prefer the lower ranked zoning in their recommendation to Council. Request that the Planning Department annually supply Council and the Planning and Zoning and Platting commissions with maps showing current residence and employment density along Project Connect routes and the change over the last five years. The maps should be made at fine enough level of detail, such as census block groups, so that the potential impact of land use changes can be estimated. In any consideration …
Harvey Street Right of Way Vacation Application File # 2021-047001 February 2022 – Urban Transportation Commission 1 Sol Wilson @ Ridgeway - 1 way stop Sol Wilson @ Oak Grove – 2 way stop Homewood Heights North entry – 1 way stop Subject Property Harvey ROW to be vacated Harvey construction for 5 new lots Grocery & Drug Stores Sol Wilson dead end – no west entry Austin Can Academy High School ~ 1 block Homewood Heights South entry – 4 way stop Oak Springs Elementary Homewood Heights - Austin 2 10/15/21: notice received regarding ROW vacation Subject Property Harvey ROW to be vacated 3 Eureka as property owner – a history of poor property stewardship 2020 – Sol Wilson at Oak Grove Corrugated metal attracts graffiti tags Oct 2021 – Visible from Sol Wilson near Oak Grove What’s in these barrels and why are they still on the site? 4 Chronic Neglect Signals “Dumping Ground” Sofa Dumped Sol Wilson east of Oak Grove - Nov 2020 Mattress Dumped Oak Grove north of Sol Wilson - Sep 2021 Tires Dumped in front of Eureka’s “no dumping” sign Oak Grove north of Sol Wilson - Oct 2021 5 Sol Wilson Ave traffic including First Responders are challenged to pass. Pedestrians in the street, especially at night, face risk of being hit. Subject Property 2800 block eastbound Sol Wilson Ave 6 Speeding Vehicles turning onto Sol Wilson from Oak Grove = Pedestrian + Hit-and-Run Hazard Hit Nov 2020 towed months later June 2021 Same vehicle Sep 2021 towed months later 7 Harvey ROW now under development to access 5 lots (41-45) Only access is via Sol Wilson so will add to traffic and parking Note: Homewood Heights map 1945: - - - Before Oak Grove cut through to 12th Street Before Elm Ridge Apartments built 1970 McClain Street never built so west end of Sol Wilson is dead end Oak Grove now goes to 12th St. Harvey ROW to be vacated Driveway for 130-unit Elm Ridge Apartments ROW currently under development 8 Harvey Street ROW new construction across from subject property 5 lots (5-10 homes?) will add to traffic on 2800 block of Sol Wilson Properties accessed via new Harvey Street extension via Sol Wilson from the west COA plan link - approved Aug 2021 – Construction started Dec 2021 Elm Ridge Apartments 3007 E 12th 9 condo units Harvey St. access …
