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ZONING & PLATTING SITE PLAN CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT REVIEW SHEET CASE NUMBER: SPC-2021-0017A ZAP DATE: 11/16//2021 PROJECT NAME: The Training Kitchen ADDRESS: 1901 Matthews Lane APPLICANT: AGENT: Amanda Longtain 7007 Fence Line Drive Austin, Texas, 78749 (512) 739-1486 COUNCIL DISTRICT: 5 WATERSHED: Williamson Creek NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN: N/A Stansberry Engineering Co., Inc. (Blayne Stansberry) P.O. Box 309 Manchaca, TX 78652 (512) 292-7270 CASE MANAGER: Robert Anderson, (512) 974-3026 or robert.anderson@austintexas.gov PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT: The request is for a conditional use allowing a 1,130 square foot Food Preparation use, which is a conditional use within GR zoning districts. The plan also proposes Food Sales and Personal Improvement Services land uses (and an accessory administrative and business office use), but these are by-right uses within GR zoning districts. SUMMARY STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the conditional use permit. The site plan will comply with all requirements of the Land Development Code prior to its release. SUMMARY STAFF COMMENT ON SITE PLAN: 1,876 square feet of floor area in a single structure in which Food Preparation, Food Sales, and Personal Improvement Services are proposed to exist. The 1,130 square feet of Food Preparation is a conditional use in GR zoning districts according to Land Development Code Section 25-2-491. Therefore, Land use Commission review and approval is required. The site is already developed. No construction will occur with this site plan approval. PROJECT INFORMATION: SITE AREA ZONING PROPOSED USE EXISTING PARKING 1.46 acres GR-MU-CO; SF-3 (the proposed use entirely within GR-MU-CO) Food Preparation; Food Sales; Personal Improvement Services (The Food Preparation Use is a Conditional Use – the other uses are by right) 4 vehicle spaces (1 ADA space) is 1 of 15B-5SPC-2020-0076A NEIGHBORHOOD ORGANIZATIONS: Austin Independent School District Austin Lost and Found Pets Austin Neighborhoods Council Friends of Austin Neighborhoods Go Austin Vamos Austin 78745 Homeless Neighborhood Association Neighborhood Empowerment Foundation Onion Creek Homeowners Assoc. Vacancy Brewery Page 2 Preservation Austin SELTexas Shiloh Oaks Neighborhood Association Sierra Club, Austin Regional Group South Austin Neighborhood Alliance (SANA) TNR BCP – Travis County Natural Resources CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT REVIEW AND EVALUATION CRITERIA The following evaluation is included to provide staff position on each point of the conditional use permit criteria. Section 25-5-145 of the Land Development Code states: “The Commission shall determine whether the proposed development or use of a conditional use site plan complies with the requirements of this section. A conditional use site plan must: 1. Comply with the requirements of this title; Staff response: This application complies with the requirements of this title. 2. Comply with the objectives and purposes of the zoning district; Staff response: This application complies with the objectives and purposes of the zoning district. 3. Have building height, bulk, scale, setback, open space, landscaping, drainage, access, traffic circulation, and use that are compatible with the use of an abutting site; Staff response: This application is compatible with the abutting sites. 4. Provide adequate and convenient off-street parking and loading facilities; Staff response: Adequate parking and loading facilities have been provided. 5. Reasonably protect persons and property from erosion, flood, fire, noises, glare, and similar adverse effects; Staff response: The proposed project does not contribute to any of these adverse effects. A conditional use site plan may not: 1. More adversely affect an adjoining site than would a permitted use; Staff response: The site plan will conform with all regulations and standards established by the Land Development Code prior to its release. 2. Adversely affect the safety or convenience of vehicular or pedestrian circulation, including reasonably anticipated traffic and uses in the area; Staff response: The project is not anticipated to have any detriment to safety or convenience. 3. Adversely affect an adjacent property or traffic control through the location, lighting, or type of signs; Staff response: No signage or lighting is proposed that would affect adjacent properties or traffic control. 2 of 15B-5 November 3, 2021 1901 Matthews Lane Austin, Texas 78745 Re: The Training Kitchen 1901 Matthews Lane Conditional Use application, SPC-2021-0017A With approval of the conditional use, food grown on the site can be prepared in a new The Training Kitchen (TTK) is a non-profit organization that sits on 1.5 acres in south Dear Members of the Zoning and Platting Commission, Austin located in an area with rising poverty rates. Our mission is to build an alternative learning community for adult learners and their families. TTK will provide affordable prepared foods grown organically on the property, free family meals to low-income neighbors, informal adult education classes, outdoor learning opportunities, and jobs. commercial kitchen, allowing TTK to better respond to the immediate needs of our community using food preparation as a training opportunity and the sales of the affordable foods as revenue. Whether adults are struggling with joblessness, food insecurity, or a diminished sense of self, TTK will help bridge the gap between them and economic opportunity. Several letters in support of TTK’s mission are included from local residents, the adjacent business, nonprofit partners, and educational organizations. A list is provided of local volunteers, including the Board of Directors, which frequently contribute their time help with site cleanup and the garden. In closing, the pandemic has only exacerbated the issues of poverty; therefore, we hope to move forward with urgency as we believe TTK can create a positive impact. Respectfully, Amanda Longtain & Matthew Shepherd (512) 739.1486 3 of 15B-5Jessica Garcia | Nicole Djahangiri 1005 Acorn Oaks Dr., Austin, TX 78745 · 361-726-7453 · j.garcia492@yahoo.com June 16, 2020 To Whom It May Concern: We hope this letter finds you well. We are writing today in support of a new non-profit, The Training Kitchen, that caught our eye in the neighborhood. Not only has this organization already transformed what used to be an eyesore, but we quickly realized what they bring to community goes so much deeper. We decided to stop by one day and had the pleasure of meeting Amanda and Matthew. After speaking with them, and hearing about their mission and their passion for giving back to their community, we felt inspired and grateful to have something so unique and important so close to home. This project happening on Matthews Lane has the potential to give so much back to the people of Austin. It is our understanding that The Training Kitchen must apply for rezoning of the property before they can officially proceed with their mission for educating and serving the community. What this organization stands for and brings to Austin is invaluable, and we are happy to support the rezoning of this property. Thank you for your time and consideration. Respectfully, Jessica Garcia and Nicole Djahangiri 4 of 15B-55 of 15B-56 of 15B-5August 26, 2021 Letter of support for The Training Kitchen In my capacity as Executive Director of Mariposa Family Learning Center, I fully support the work of The Training Kitchen and their CEO Amanda Longtain. We are negotiating to have TTK cater our lunch program for up to 15 students in the new year. We also look forward to using their program to enhanced our garden to table program, Mariposa Meals. I look forward to our partnership to increase access to fresh produce and the means to prepare it for the families of Mariposa. Sincerely, Sheila Pharis Executive Director Mariposa Family Learning Center 512.293.6776 7 of 15B-57000 WOODHUE DRIVE AUSTIN, TX 78745 PHONE: 512.439.8900 FAX: 512.439.0742 WWW.ELBUEN.ORG February 5, 2021 Amanda Longtain Founder and Chief Executive Officer The Training Kitchen 1901 Matthews Lane Austin, Texas 78745 Dear Amanda, El Buen Samaritano (El Buen) is pleased to offer this letter of commitment to The Training Kitchen (TTK) for collaboration on the Farm to Food Bank program as stated in your proposal to the Impact Austin Community Grant. El Buen will partner with TTK through the Farm to Food Bank program to provide healthy, fresh prepared meals, as well as economic development for low-income members of our community. El Buen is located in South Austin (78745), in close proximity to TTK. Our campus is in the middle of a COVID-19 hotspot, and most families accessing food pantry and cash assistance from us live in three of the five zip codes with the highest COVID-19 infection rates. COVID-19 has further highlighted the disparities in our community, and the multiplication of the specific needs of the Latino community, including access to food, diapers and basic hygiene needs, cash assistance, testing, contact tracing, vaccinations, and wrap around services. El Buen is committed to collaborating with TTK to bring equitable access to food and resources to our shared neighborhood and community of South Austin. The Farm to Foodbank program and TTK’s mission align with El Buen’s mission and services. We are committed to recognizing the dignity of all by ensuring access to healthcare, education and essential needs that lead to healthy, productive, and secure lives. El Buen’s direct services target the social-environmental factors that improve the health, economic, and wellbeing of individuals by using a social justice, trauma- informed, anti-racist approach. It is important to El Buen to build powerful community partnerships that strengthen our ability to serve, deepen our engagement, and reinforce our efforts to establish systems that create access and equity. El Buen commits to collaborate with TTK to leverage each other’s resources; by sharing land, a farm management position and infrastructure, and developing the Farm to Foodbank program. Sincerely, Dr. Rosamaria Murillo Chief Executive Officer AN OUTREACH MINISTRY OF THE EPISCOPAL DIOCESE OF TEXAS 8 of 15B-5Career and Technical Education Suzi Mitchell CTE Director I have worked alongside Amanda Longtain for many years. She and I share similar values when it comes to education and these values are grounded in the simple notion that all students deserve access to an educational pathway that’s appropriate for them. Hays CISD takes Career and Technical Education, CTE, very seriously. I was excited to learn about The Training Kitchen’s program knowing that our low-income students who graduate from our district or earn a GED will be eligible to participate. Hays County is one of the fastest growing counties in the nation and we have felt the impact. It’s an exciting time but things are changing fast and we must ensure our most vulnerable students are offered opportunities to earn the skills and credentials needed to secure and sustain a worthwhile career. We really couldn’t do that without the support of community-based organizations like The Training Kitchen. We’re in full support of this grant and Hays CISD district members, myself included, look forward to dining at supper clubs, walking the grounds and watching former Hays CISD students run the whole show. How cool. Dr. Eric Wright Superintendent of Schools October 11, 2019 Sincerely, Suzi Mitchell CTE Director 21003 IH 35 Kyle, TX 78640 512-268-2141 512-268-2147 fax www.hayscisd.net 9 of 15B-5Rose M. Martinez, Ph.D. 9201 Lantana Way Austin, TX 78749 October 14, 2019 Dear Prospective Training Kitchen Funder, As a long-time Austinite with over 20 years in higher education administration and community engagement, I strongly support the creation of The Training Kitchen, a new and innovative culinary program for young adults seeking to acquire credential culinary skills and to secure gainful employment. This family-inspired and directed non-profit organization will fill a vacuum to educate young people who seek an affordable and short pathway to a career in hospitality management. With a detailed sequence of instruction necessary to develop knowledgeable workers in the restaurant business, these students will gain valuable experience by contributing to a working kitchen and managing a restaurant-like experience. My experiences in leading postsecondary academic programs, providing postsecondary access and completion support systems to students, and understanding that Texas continues to lag in the number and percentage of higher education attainment. The Training Kitchen can provide low-income students with the essential skills needed to gainful employment. It deserves funding for this worthy purpose. Sincerely, Rose M. Martinez Rose M. Martinez, Ph.D. 10 of 15B-511 of 15B-5The Training Kitchen’s Volunteer Log Last Name First Name Duration Garcia Djahangiri Givens Morgan Stiver Patton Patton Daboub Jessica Nicole Katelyn Brittany Andrew Amanda Sarah Alex Address 1005 Acorn Oaks Dr., 78745 1005 Acorn Oaks Dr., 78745 4704 Rowena Ave., 78751 1004 Acorn Oaks Dr., 78745 1104 Hindon CT., 78748 923 Acorn Oaks Dr., 78745 923 Acorn Oaks Dr., 78745 7201 Dan-Jean Dr., 78745 Weekly Monthly Weekly Weekly Weekly Weekly Weekly Monthly 12 of 15B-5 TTK’s 2021 Board of Directors Name Connor Grady BOD President Gabriel Estrada Gender Identity Race/Ethnicity He/Him African American He/Him Latino Affiliation Texas Education Agency Program Manager Austin Voices Associate Executive Director Self-Employed Food-stylist The Texas Association of Community Colleges Policy Analyst Texas Education Agency Statewide Career and Technical Education Specialist Doctor of Physical Therapy Susan Gebhard She/Her White Christopher Fernandez He/Him Bi-Racial Laura Razo BOD Secretary Jessica (Jess) Garcia TTK Neighborhood Representative She/Her Latina She/Her LGBTQ Latina 13 of 15B-514 of 15B-5X X X X X X 393.951 S29° 49' 08.07"W X X X 7 2 3 722 EXTG 4" KITCHEN WASTE WITH CO & GREASE TRAP ZONING LINE 720 721 7 1 9 SAMPLE PORT TWO-WAY CLEANOUT PER COA DETAIL AW-SPECIAL-04 MINOR WATERWAY X 7 1 7 7 1 6 X 7 1 5 X 7 2 0 7 1 5 X 4 1 7 3 1 7 X X 720 719 100 FT CRITICAL WATER QUALITY ZONE BUFFER 7 1 8 4 2 7 1 9 7 . 7 0 1 E " 8 4 . 6 0 ' 5 4 ° 1 6 S 3 2 7 2 2 7 721 E O 3 9 2 . 3 5 E " 5 8 . 4 5 ' 1 3 ° 1 6 S E O 718 X X X X X 7 1 7 N29° 45' 21.65"E X 395.832 25' COMPATIBILITY SETBACK 00 20' 40' 60.29' E N A L S W E H T T A M ) W O R ' 0 6 ( CANNONLEAGUE DRIVE O E A D A A D A ACCESSIBLE SIDEWALK BUILDING ENTRANCE E O W O R L A N O T D D A I I ' 5 E O 9 0 7 . 0 6 1 E O W " 1 4 . 2 1 ' 1 2 ° 2 6 N E O E O i m o c . g n i r e e n g n e y r r e b s n a t s . w w w 0 0 0 8 - 2 9 2 / 2 1 5 e n o h p 6 7 2 8 - F m i r i F g n i r e e n g n E d e r e t s g e R s a x e T i 5 4 7 8 7 X T , I N T S U A , E N A L S W E H T T A M 1 0 9 1 I N E H C T K G N N A R T E H T I I I N A L P E T S E S U D N A L C2 OF 3 2 October 27, 2021Adrian PapIndustrial WasteE.Trent10/28/202115 of 15B-5