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We will be hosting five open houses to roll-out the CodeNEXT draft. We have secured AISD venues throughout the city and we are inviting all Austinites to attend and participate. These open houses are not specific to Council districts but are conveniently located across Austin to facilitate attendance and participation. The purpose of these open houses is to learn about the draft code, speak to code experts who drafted portions of the draft, and provide feedback.
Please assist us in spreading the word to your networks, constituents, associations and networks by sharing the attached fliers and pointing folks to the links below.
Here is the link to the draft code which provides opportunities for public feedback. If the comments are provided by a board or commission member, I recommend they log into the online draft using their BC email address. Prior to reading the draft code, I suggest reading the information below:
1. Here is a link to education materials that help explain the new Draft Code.
2. Here is a video of a presentation as well as the presentation made to City Council explaining the draft code.
3. Here is a link to the online CodeNEXT survey – through the collaborative and comprehensive process of CodeNEXT, problems in the existing Land Development Code (LDC) were identified and solutions were developed to align the LDC with the values and vision of the Imagine Austin Comprehensive Plan. In the ongoing effort to solicit public input in the CodeNEXT process, this survey will ask you how well these solutions address the issues identified as problematic in Austin’s LDC.
In addition, there are a number of public engagement events that will be helpful to understanding the code.
The CodeNEXT Team will be hosting a series of open houses around the City:1. Feb. 18, 2017
Crockett High School (5601 Manchaca Rd.)
Noon to 2 p.m.2. Feb. 25, 2017
Lanier High School (1201 Payton Gin Rd.)
1 p.m. to 3 p.m.3. March 4, 2017
Lyndon B. Johnson Early College High School (7309 Lazy Creek Dr.)
1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.The CodeNEXT Advisory Group is hosting a meeting with various boards and commissions to discuss their interests and concerns about CodeNEXT. If your board or commission appointee would like to attend, please send one or two representatives. Here are the meeting details:
March 4, 2017
Lyndon B. Johnson Early College High School (7309 Lazy Creek Dr.)
9 a.m. to 12 p.m.4. March 25, 2017
Austin High School (1715 Cesar Chavez St.)
Noon to 2:00 p.m.5. April 1, 2017 (Yet to be confirmed by RRISD)
Westwood High School (12400 Mellow Meadow Dr.)
Noon to 2:00 p.m.Thank you for your assistance. Please contact me if you have any questions.
Ashley S. Greenstein, Planner II
CodeNEXT Team
City of Austin Planning & Zoning Department
505 Barton Springs Rd.
Austin, TX 78704
Phone: (512) 974-2743
ashley.greenstein@austintexas. gov
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We are approaching the final meetings for the North Shoal Creek neighborhood plan. We invite every resident, business, and property owner in the neighborhood to join us for the upcoming workshop on Saturday, February 25th from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM at the Pillow Elementary School cafeteria. Please join us for refreshments and a conversation with your fellow residents about your neighborhood. At the meeting we will discuss the draft Future Land Use Map, draft Visions and Policies, and application of CodeNEXT. After the February workshop there will be at least one more public meeting to comment on the draft plan prior to the formal adoption process.
In addition to the upcoming meetings, please visit the North Shoal Creek Plan web page for more information about the neighborhood and the planning process. The page is your hub for everything that has been going on with the plan since we began last October.
Please plan on attending and sharing your vision for the North Shoal Creek neighborhood!
Sincerely,
Jeff Engstrom, AICP
Senior Planner
City of Austin Planning and Zoning Department
jeffrey.engstrom@austintexas.gov
(512) 974-1621
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On Thursday, Feb. 9, the Austin City Council approved an item at its regular meeting that allows staff to negotiate a contract with HDR Engineering to be the Corridor Improvements Consultant. The Consultant will work with City of Austin staff to conduct analysis and collect public input for the 2016 Mobility Bond Corridor Improvement Projects.
Details of the City announcement can be viewed at https://www.nscna.org/were-gettin-movin/
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The next workshop for the North Shoal Creek Neighborhood Plan will be held:
When: Saturday, February 25, 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Where: Pillow Elementary School cafeteria, 3025 Crosscreek DriveThe following is extracted from a recent email from Jeff Engstrom:
We want your input on the North Shoal Creek Neighborhood Plan Draft Elements!
We are approaching the final meetings for the North Shoal Creek neighborhood plan. We invite every resident, business, and property owner in the neighborhood to join us for the upcoming workshop on Saturday, February 25th from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM at the Pillow Elementary School cafeteria. Please join us for refreshments and a conversation with your fellow residents about your neighborhood. At the meeting we will discuss the draft Future Land Use Map, draft Visions and Policies, and application of CodeNEXT. After the February workshop there will be at least one more public meeting to comment on the draft plan prior to the formal adoption process.
In addition to the upcoming meetings, please visit the North Shoal Creek Plan web page for more information about the neighborhood and the planning process. The page is your hub for everything that has been going on with the plan since we began last October.
Please plan on attending and sharing your vision for the North Shoal Creek neighborhood!
Sincerely,
Jeff Engstrom, AICP
Senior Planner
City of Austin Planning and Zoning Department
jeffrey.engstrom@austintexas.gov
(512) 974-1621
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The following email requests that residents of Districts 7 & 10 express their opposition to the Austin Oaks PUD. NSCNA’s membership and Board have voted to oppose the PUD, so NSCNA’s official position remains opposed to it. However, the Board recognizes the importance of ALL North Shoal Creek residents expressing their opinions whether in support or in opposition. We urge you to know what is going on in your community, be involved in your community, and express your opinions to your elected representatives.
“From Kata Carbone, Allandale
AUSTIN RESIDENTS in DISTRICTS 7 & 10
ACTION ITEM: Register your opposition to Austin Oaks PUDThe Austin Oaks PUD hearing continues at City Council on 16-Feb-2017. The PUD still fails to satisfy major concerns of 4-corner neighborhood residents: too much traffic, too many trees killed, buildings are too tall.
ONE CLICK sends your email to all city council members at once:
http://www.austintexas.gov/email/all-council-membersCOPY & PASTE the following into the council message template (or rewrite as you wish):
****[Short Version]****
Subject: OPPOSE Austin Oaks PUD
Message: Please oppose the Austin Oaks PUD (case C814-2014-0120). Thank you.****[-OR- Long Version]****
Subject: OPPOSE Austin Oaks PUD
Message: My neighborhood will be negatively impacted by this PUD. We do not accept trade-offs that diminish our quality of life merely to offset perfunctory community benefits. The Austin Oaks PUD:* is opposed by > 80% of the surrounding residents;
* is opposed by > 40% of the property owners within 200′;
* is deficient in housing (especially affordable, family-friendly units);
* does not adequately mitigate traffic impacts;
* kills too many trees (283 heritage and protected trees);
* exceeds 5-story building heights adjacent to neighborhoods along MoPac.Please oppose the Austin Oaks PUD (case C814-2014-0120). Thank you.”
