ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES 16, November, 2022 The Environmental Commission convened in a regular meeting on 16, November, 2022 at 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Drive in Austin, Texas. Commissioners in Attendance: Ana Aguirre, Perry Bedford, Rick Brimer, Jennifer Bristol, Colin Nickells, Haris Qureshi Kevin Ramberg, Melinda Schiera, and Rachel Scott. Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Pam Thompson. Commissioners absent: Audrey Barrett Bixler CALL TO ORDER Chair Ramberg called the Environmental Commission Meeting to order at 6:04 P.M. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 10 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 items not posted on the agenda. None APPROVAL OF MINUTES AND ACTION 1. Approval the minutes of the Environmental Commission Regular Meeting on November 2, 2022 (5 minutes) The minutes of the November 2, 2022 Environmental Commission Regular Meeting were approved on Commissioner Bedford’s motion, Commissioner Ramberg’s second on a 8-0 vote. Commissioners Thompson and Scott were off the dais. Commissioner Barrett Bixler was absent. ENVIRONMENTAL OFFICER UPDATES 2. Update on amendments to Title 25 related to environmental protection, landscape requirements, and site plan requirements—Liz Johnston, Deputy Environmental Officer, Watershed Protection Department (5 minutes) Item conducted as posted. No action taken. Update on Bull Creek PUD Amendment #3, Case No. C814-2009-0139.03—Liz Johnston, Deputy Environmental Officer, Watershed Protection Department (5 minutes) Item conducted as posted. No action taken. 1 4. PUBLIC HEARINGS 3. Name: 1703 N River Hills Road Marina Reconstruction, SP-2022-0167D Applicant: Janis Smith, Janis Smith Consulting, LLC Location: 1703 N River Hills Road, Austin, Texas, 78733 Council District: District 10 Staff: Pamela Abee-Taulli, Environmental Program Coordinator, Development Services Department and Miranda Reinhard, Environmental Scientist Senior, Watershed Protection Department Watershed: Lake Austin Watershed, Water Supply Rural Classification, Drinking Water Protection Zone Request: 1. Request to vary LDC 25-8-261 Critical Water Quality Zone (CWQZ) development to allow, in the CWQZ of Lake Austin, development of a gasoline fuel line with a dispenser at the dock for re-fueling private boats 2. Request to vary from LDC-25-8-368(E) to allow more than 25 cubic yards of dredging in Lake Austin Staff Recommendation: 1. Staff does not recommend the request to vary LDC 25-8-261 Critical Water Quality Zone (CWQZ) development, development of a gasoline fuel line with a dispenser at the dock for re-fueling private boats, having determined that the findings of fact have not been met. 2. …
Regular Meeting of the Environmental Commission November 2, 2022 at 6:00 P.M. Permitting and Development Center, Events Center, Room 1405 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Drive Austin, Texas 78752 Some members of the Environmental Commission will 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 to speak remotely, call or email Kaela Champlin, Watershed Protection Department, at (512) 974-3443, Kaela.Champlin@austintexas.gov, no later than noon, the day before the meeting. The following information is required: speaker name, item number(s) they wish to speak on, whether they are for/against/neutral, email address and telephone number (must be the same number that will be used to call into the meeting). CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Haris Qureshi Rachel Scott Pam Thompson Melinda Schiera Audrey Barrett Bixler Colin Nickells Jennifer Bristol, Secretary Kevin Ramberg, Chair Ana Aguirre Richard Brimer Perry Bedford, Vice-Chair AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 10 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 items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES AND ACTION 1. Approval the minutes of the Environmental Commission Regular Meeting on October 5, 2022 and October 19, 2022 (5 minutes) 1 PUBLIC HEARINGS 2. Name: Brodie Oaks Redevelopment PUD C814-2021-0099 Applicant: Armbrust & Brown (David Armbrust) Location: 4107 S Capital of Texas Highway Council District: District 5 Staff: Leslie Lilly, Environmental Program Coordinator, Leslie.lilly@austintexas.gov Watershed: Barton Creek Watershed, Barton Springs Zone Request: PUD zoning for the property Staff Recommendation: Recommended with conditions (1 hour) Name: Brodie Oaks Redevelopment Site Specific SOS Amendment C814-2021-0099 Applicant: Armbrust & Brown (David Armbrust) Location: 4107 S Capital of Texas Highway Council District: District 5 Staff: Leslie Lilly, Environmental Program Coordinator, Leslie.lilly@austintexas.gov Watershed: Barton Creek Watershed, Barton Springs Zone Request: In response to Council Resolution 20221011-076, consider a site-specific amendment to City Code Chapter 25-8, Subchapter A, Article 13 (Save Our Springs Initiative), as minimally required to allow for limits to impervious cover as proposed in application C814-2021-0099 for the Brodie Oaks PUD development. The proposed site-specific amendment should be included …
ITEM FOR ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION AGENDA November 2, 2022 Brodie Oaks Redevelopment PUD C814-2021-0099 Armbrust & Brown (David Armbrust) 4107 S Capital of Texas Highway COMMITTEE MEETING DATE: NAME & NUMBER OF PROJECT: NAME OF APPLICANT OR ORGANIZATION: LOCATION: COUNCIL DISTRICT: 5 ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW STAFF: Leslie Lilly, Environmental Program Coordinator, (512)535- 8914, Leslie.lilly@austintexas.gov WATERSHED: Barton Creek Watershed/Barton Springs Zone REQUEST: PUD zoning for the property STAFF RECOMMENDATION: STAFF CONDITION: Staff recommended with conditions A. Development associated with C814-2021-0099, located at 4107 S Capital of Texas Highway, shall comply with 25-8, Subchapter A, Article 13 (Save Our Springs Initiative) at the time of permit application except as modified below. a. Section A of 25-8-514 (Pollution Prevention Required) shall be modified to allow a maximum impervious cover for the site of 56% net site area. B. Development associated with C814-2021-0099, located at 4107 S Capital of Texas Highway, shall comply with 25-8 Section A (Water Quality) at the time of permit application except as modified by the PUD ordinance. a. ECM 1.6.7.5 (D) shall be modified to allow captured runoff for beneficial reuse b. 25-8-341 shall be modified to allow cut not to exceed a maximum of fourteen (14) feet. c. 25-8-342 shall be modified to allow fill not to exceed a maximum of fourteen (14) feet. d. 25-8-281 shall be modified to allow encroachment into CEFs as indicated on Exhibit F. C. Additionally, development associated with C814-2021-0099, located at 4107 S Capital of Texas Highway, shall comply with the following requirements a. Reduction in impervious cover from 84% NSA to 56% NSA b. Bring the site into compliance with SOS water quality treatment requirements c. Clustering impervious cover and disturbance 100- 300’ away from Barton Creek d. Restoring 2 acres of the tract to native vegetation e. Provide 100% GSI for water quality controls. f. Provide rainwater harvesting for landscape irrigation of not less than 50% of the landscaped area. g. Provide superior tree protections. h. Comply with Austin Green Building 3-star rating i. Exceed landscaping requirements. j. Provide superior open space and parkland dedication. COMMITTEE MEETING DATE: NAME & NUMBER OF PROJECT: NAME OF APPLICANT OR ORGANIZATION: LOCATION: ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW STAFF: WATERSHED: REQUEST: COUNCIL DISTRICT: 5 STAFF RECOMMENDATION: STAFF CONDITION: ITEM FOR ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION AGENDA November 2, 2022 Brodie Oaks Redevelopment Site Specific SOS Amendment C814-2021-0099 Armbrust & Brown (David Armbrust) 4107 S Capital of Texas Highway Leslie Lilly, Environmental Program …
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET CASE: C814-2021-0099 – Brodie Oaks Redevelopment PUD DISTRICT: 5 ZONING FROM: Unzoned; GR; CS; CS-1 TO: PUD ADDRESS: 4021, 4025, 4107, 4109, 4115, and 4141 South Capital of Texas Highway Northbound; 3940, 4006, 4024 - 4040, 4200, 4220, 4236 South Lamar Boulevard Southbound SITE AREA: 37.606 acres PROPERTY OWNER: Lionstone Investments, LCFRE Austin Brodie Oaks LLC (John Schaefer) AGENT: Lionheart Places (Rebecca Leonard) CASE MANAGER: Wendy Rhoades (512-974-7719, wendy.rhoades@austintexas.gov) STAFF RECOMMENDATION: The Staff recommendation is to grant planned unit development (PUD) district zoning, as shown in the Land Use Plan as provided Exhibit C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, and K. For a summary of the basis of Staff’s recommendation, see pages 3, 4 and 5. The Restrictive Covenant includes all recommendations listed in the Transportation Impact Analysis Memo, dated August 31, 2022, as provided in Attachment A. PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD: September 26, 2022: RECOMMENDED TO THE CITY COUNCIL THE BRODIE OAKS PUD AS SUPERIOR IF THE APPLICANT AGREES TO: 1) WORK WITH STAFF AND ATD TO PROVIDE 10 FREE PARKING SPACES TO THE NEIGHBORHOOD PARK SITE; 2) AMEND THE APPLICATION TO STATE THERE WILL BE A PUBLICLY AVAILABLE RESTROOM AT THE NEIGHBORHOOD PARK; 3) CONTINUE TO WORK WITH THE HILL COUNTRY CONSERVANCY AND AUSTIN PARKS FOUNDATION TO ENSURE THIS IS A SUSTAINABLE TRAIL ACCESSING THE BARTON CREEK GREENBELT, AND 4) INVESTIGATE AND REPORT BACK ON METHODS TO FUND OFF-SITE BARTON CREEK GREENBELT PRESERVATION AND MANAGEMENT THROUGH COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT AT THE SITE (refer to Attachment C) [S. FAUST; N. BARNARD – 2ND] (9-0) D. LEWIS AND K. TAYLOR – ABSENT ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: November 2, 2022: PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: November 8, 2022: C814-2021-0099 Page 2 May 24, 2022: APPROVED AN INDEFINITE POSTPONEMENT REQUEST BY STAFF R. SCHNEIDER; J. THOMPSON – 2ND] (9-0) Y. FLORES, C. HEMPEL, J. MUSHTALER – ABSENT December 14, 2021: APPROVED AN INDEFINITE POSTPONEMENT REQUEST BY STAFF [A. AZHAR; R. SCHNEIDER – 2ND] (11-0) P. HOWARD – OFF THE DAIS; J. SHIEH – ABSENT CITY COUNCIL ACTION: December 1, 2022: ORDINANCE NUMBER: ISSUES: Austin Energy has requested that the Applicant dedicate a 1.5 acre site for an above-ground substation on the Property in order to address capacity limitations in the existing area. The Applicant has addressed Austin Energy’s specific comment and included major utility facilities as a permitted civic use within Land Area 2 on Exhibit C, but does not …
Legend GO: General Office LO: Limited Office SF-2: Single-Family Residence - Standard Lot GO-MU: General Office - Mixed Use GR: Community Commercial CH: Commercial Highway GO MF-2: Multi-Family Residence - Low Density CS: General Commercial Services CS-1: General Commercial Services - Liquor Store CS-V: Commercial Services - Vertical Mixed Use GO CS-1-V-CO: Commercial Services - Vertical Mixed Use Conditional Overlay LO-CO: Limited Office - Conditional Overlay MF-2 GR-V-CO: Community Commercial - Vertical Mixed Use - Conditional Overlay GR-MU-CO: Community Commercial - Mixed Use - Conditional Overlay UNZ - Unzoned SF-2 SF-2 GO-MU LO R E F F U 0 ’ B 0 5 SF-2 LO CS BARTON CREEK GREENBELT MF-4 L O O P 3 6 0 MF-2 UNZ CS-1-V-CO CS-1 GR GR CS U S S T O P O E T R R A PID B GR-V A PIT A L M E T R O M C CS-V D R A V E L U O R B A CS-1-V-CO M A S . L CS CH GO GR Legend: Property Boundary 500’ Buffer Existing Buildings Zoning Districts MF-2 SF-2 GR GR-MU-CO GR-V-CO GR MF-2 SF-3 SF-5 SF-3 GR SF-6 SF-3 CS-1-V CS CS MF-2 LO-CO SF-6 0 200 400 800 EXHIBIT B: BRODIE CONTEXT MAP SUBMITTAL DATE: 10/12/2022 PUD CASE: C814-2021-076006 BRODIE OAKS REDEVELOPMENT SITE METRICS 37.6 Acres / 1,637,856 Sq. Ft. 56% NSA; 54% GSA 5,750 Sq. Ft. 50 feet Total Site Area Proposed Impervious Cover Minimum Lot Size Minimum Lot Width Minimum Setbacks Front Street Side Yard Interior Side Yard Rear Yard 0 feet 0 feet 0 feet 0 feet LAND USE AREA METRICS Acres Building Cover Impervious Cover* Non- Residential Maximum Hotel Maximum Residential Max. % Max. Sq. Ft. Keys Sq. Ft. Units Sq. Ft. 1,400,000 200 200,000 1,700 1,500,000 11.7 .5% 5,000 -- -- -- -- Max. 95% 25.9 Land Use Area 1 Land Use Area 2 Site Total 37.6 95% 7.5% 56% *Maximum impervious cover is based on Net Site Area (NSA) and will be tracked by site plan in compliance with Exhibit H - Brodie Oaks Redevelopment Phasing Plan. Impervious Cover will be higher on a site-by-site basis. Maximum floor-to-area ratio is not applicable to the Brodie Oaks Redevelopment. L O O P 3 6 0 BARTON CREEK GREENBELT Legend: Property Boundary Private Streets with Public Access Easements Land Use Area 1 Land Use Area 2 U S S T …
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 RESOLUTION NO. WHEREAS, the Save Our Springs Initiative regulations (City Code Chapter 25-8, Subchapter A, Article 13, or “SOS”) are vital to protecting the Hill Country’s rich network of aquifers and to Austin’s long-term water management plan; and WHEREAS, alongside the City’s vitally important commitment to SOS and longstanding tradition of environmental stewardship, there is also a need for consideration of the unique challenges that development of particular tracts can present; and WHEREAS, the proposed Brodie Oaks PUD development is identified as an Imagine Austin Comprehensive Plan Activity Center for Redevelopment in a Sensitive Environmental Area and located almost entirely in the Edwards Aquifer Recharge Zone; and tract and proposes to: WHEREAS, the current owner of the tract is interested in developing the • Reduce the impervious cover; • Provide that project phases, through time, meet or exceed code at time of development approval to enable incorporation of latest environmental and resource-efficient strategies including Water Forward water conservation strategies, energy efficiency, or other climate sustainability advancements; • Reuse storm water on site to meet SOS requirements and preserve or create publicly accessible open space, including suitable habitat areas; and Page 1 of 2 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 • Preserve and protect one hundred percent of heritage trees. WHEREAS, an application for the Brodie Oaks PUD development (C814- 2021-0099) has been submitted to the City, and, as proposed by the applicant, would require site-specific amendments to SOS; and WHEREAS, Council desires that all reasonable options be considered in the continuing discussion of the Brodie Oaks PUD development with applicant, staff, and the community to ensure the project achieves environmental superiority; and WHEREAS, this action preserves Council’s normal legislative ability to approve, deny, or condition the site-specific amendment, as well as the proposed PUD, at the time these cases are heard by Council; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: Council initiates site-specific amendments to City Code Chapter 25-8, Subchapter A, Article 13 (Save Our Springs Initiative), as minimally required to allow for limits to impervious cover as proposed in application C814-2021-0099 for the Brodie Oaks PUD development. These proposed site-specific amendments should …
RESOLUTION NO. 20211209-056 WHEREAS, under the Land Development Code, residential development is not currently allowed in many of the commercial zoning districts in Austin; and WHEREAS, City Council adopted the Austin Housing Strategic Blueprint (the Blueprint) in 2017 which called for 135,000 housing units by 2028, with 60,000 of those units at or below 80 percent of the median family income (MFI); and WHEREAS, in the proposed Land Development Code Revision, residential uses were allowed in more zoning districts than in current city code; and WHEREAS, allowing housing in more places provides the opportunity for increased housing supply in Austin; and WHEREAS, in its 2018 report, the Planning Commission Mapping Working Group indicated that allowing mixed use in commercial zoning could lead to about 46,324 housing units in new capacity; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: The City Council initiates amendments to the Land Development Code, codified in City Code Title 25, to allow residential uses in General Commercial Services (CS), Commercial Liquor Sales (CS-1), Community Commercial (GR), Neighborhood Commercial (LR), General Office (GO), and Limited Office (LO) zoning districts, subject to participation in a voluntary affordable housing incentive program. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: In developing the proposed amendments, the City Manager is directed to: Page 1 of 3 1. Require at least 10 percent of the rental units be affordable to households at 60 percent MFI for at least 40 years; 2. Require at least 10 percent of the homeownership units be affordable to households at 80 percent MFI for at least 99 years; 3. Authorize residential uses in all parcels located in the listed zoning districts except when subject to a regulating plan which prohibits residential uses on the particular parcel, subject to compliance with affordability requirements, site development regulations, parking requirements, and design standards similar to those design standards currently applicable to Vertical Mixed Use Buildings; 4. To the extent feasible, provide an incentive for ground floor retail by increasing height by 5-10 feet to accommodate the higher ceiling on the first floor when the project contains commercial uses on the ground floor and provides residential dwelling units on all upper floors; 5. Identify options for a "right to return" policy for art workshops and galleries, theater, and other creative spaces that have operated for more than 10 years on a particular site. The policy would give preference to …
Code Amendment: Residential in Commercial Environmental Commission November 2, 2022 Erica Leak– Housing and Planning Content Background Council resolution Proposed draft changes Staff’s recommendation Timeline Background ▪ Residential in commercial is a new concept for the draft LDC ▪ Basic concept is to allow residential in commercially zoned property to add housing capacity ▪ Draft LDC is suspended (March 2020) 3 Council Resolution 12/9/21 ▪ WHEREAS, under the Land Development Code, residential development is not currently allowed in many of the commercial zoning districts in Austin; and ▪ WHEREAS, City Council adopted the Austin Housing Strategic Blueprint (the Blueprint) in 2017 which called for 135,000 housing units by 2028, with 60,000 of those units at or below 80 percent of the median family income (MFI); 4 Council Resolution 12/9/21 ▪ WHEREAS, in the proposed Land Development Code Revision, residential uses were allowed in more zoning districts than in current city code; and ▪ WHEREAS, allowing housing in more places provides the opportunity for increased housing supply in Austin; and ▪ WHEREAS, in its 2018 report, the Planning Commission Mapping Working Group indicated that allowing mixed use in commercial zoning could lead to about 46,324 housing units in new capacity; 5 Council Resolution 12/9/21 ▪ Allow residential development in: ▪ CS, CS-1, GR, LR, GO, LO ▪ Affordable housing required ▪ Right to return for creative spaces: ▪ uses as defined in the Land Development Code, including but not limited to libraries, museums, public art galleries; performance venues/theaters; art, dance, martial arts, and studios for performing art, music and visual art; art workshops; live music venues; and artist live/work spaces. 6 Proposed draft changes ▪ Affordable housing required for residential entitlement: ▪ Rental: 10% @ 60% MFI, 40 years ▪ Owner: 10% @ 80% MFI, 99 years ▪ Fee-in-lieu not allowed 7 Proposed draft changes: Applicability 45 35 360 183 1 130 290 130 71 35 183 71 35 183 71 290 8 Proposed draft changes ▪ Effectively grants MU zoning administratively when affordable housing is provided ▪ No other changes to site development standards: height, impervious cover, floor area ratio, parking 9 Eligible Commercial Parcels by Displacement Risk Area & High Opportunity Area 0 2000 4000 6000 8000 10000 Total 8885 Eligible Commercial Parcels 0 2000 4000 6000 8000 10000 Total 8885 Within All Displacement Risk Areas 4243 Within 1/2 mile of Project Connect routes 5681 Within High Opportunity Areas …
ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION MOTION 20221102-002 Date: November 2, 2022 Subject: Brodie Oaks Redevelopment PUD, C814-2021-0099 Seconded by: Kevin Ramberg Motion by: Jennifer Bristol WHEREAS, the Environmental Commission recognizes the applicant is Request PUD zoning for the property and; WHEREAS, the Environmental Commission recognizes that the applicant is proposing 11 acres of parkland dedication, although the density dictates 29 acres, and the applicant is proposing to address the additional 18 acres with a pay in lieu fee, and the Environmental Commission recognizes the environmental fragility of the area; and WHEREAS, the Environmental Commission recognizes the site is located in the Barton Creek Watershed and the Barton Springs Zone; and WHEREAS, the Environmental Commission recognizes that Staff recommends this PUD with conditions. THEREFORE, the Environmental Commission recommends the Brodie Oaks Redevelopment PUD with the following conditions: Staff Conditions: A. Development associated with C814-2021-0099, located at 4107 S Capital of Texas Highway, shall comply with 25-8, Subchapter A, Article 13 (Save Our Springs Initiative) at the time of permit application except as modified below. a. Section A of 25-8-514 (Pollution Prevention Required) shall be modified to allow a maximum impervious cover for the site of 56% net site area. B. Development associated with C814-2021-0099, located at 4107 S Capital of Texas Highway, shall comply with 25-8 Section A (Water Quality) at the time of permit application except as modified by the PUD ordinance. a. ECM 1.6.7.5 (D) shall be modified to allow captured runoff for beneficial reuse b. 25-8-341 shall be modified to allow cut not to exceed a maximum of fourteen (14) feet. c. 25-8-342 shall be modified to allow fill not to exceed a maximum of fourteen (14) feet. d. 25-8-281 shall be modified to allow encroachment into CEFs as indicated on Exhibit F. C. Additionally, development associated with C814-2021-0099, located at 4107 S Capital of Texas Highway, shall comply with the following requirements 1 a. Reduction in impervious cover from 84% NSA to 56% NSA b. Bring the site into compliance with SOS water quality treatment requirements c. Clustering impervious cover and disturbance 75-250’ away from Barton Creek Greenbelt d. Restoring 2 acres of the tract to native vegetation e. Provide 100% GSI for water quality controls f. Provide rainwater harvesting for landscape irrigation of not less than 50% of the landscaped area g. Provide superior tree protections h. Comply with Austin Green Building 3-star rating i. Exceed landscaping requirements j. …
ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION MOTION 20221102-003 Seconded by: Kevin Ramberg Date: November 2, 2022 Subject: Brodie Oaks Redevelopment Site Specific SOS Amendment, C814-2021-0099 Motion by: Jennifer Bristol WHEREAS, the Environmental Commission recognizes the applicant is making a request in response to Council Resolution 20221011-076, consider a site-specific amendment to City Code Chapter 25-8, Subchapter A, Article 13 (Save Our Springs Initiative), as minimally required to allow for limits to impervious cover as proposed in application C814-2021-0099 for the Brodie Oaks PUD development. The proposed site-specific amendment should be included as part of the discussion and consideration of the Brodie Oaks PUD development and; WHEREAS, the Environmental Commission recognizes the site is located in the Barton Creek Watershed and the Barton Springs Zone; and WHEREAS, the Environmental Commission recognizes that Staff recommends this Site Specific SOS Amendment with conditions. THEREFORE, the Environmental Commission recommends the Brodie Oaks Redevelopment Site Specific SOS Amendment with the following conditions: Staff Conditions: A. Development associated with C814-2021-0099, located at 4107 S Capital of Texas Highway, shall comply with 25-8, Subchapter A, Article 13 (Save Our Springs Initiative) at the time of permit application except as modified below. a. Section A of 25-8-514 (Pollution Prevention Required) shall be modified to allow a maximum impervious cover for the site of 56% net site area. B. Development associated with C814-2021-0099, located at 4107 S Capital of Texas Highway, shall comply with 25-8 Section A (Water Quality) at the time of permit application except as modified by the PUD ordinance. a. ECM 1.6.7.5 (D) shall be modified to allow captured runoff for beneficial reuse b. 25-8-341 shall be modified to allow cut not to exceed a maximum of fourteen (14) feet. c. 25-8-342 shall be modified to allow fill not to exceed a maximum of fourteen (14) feet. d. 25-8-281 shall be modified to allow encroachment into CEFs as indicated on Exhibit F. C. Additionally, development associated with C814-2021-0099, located at 4107 S Capital of Texas Highway, shall comply with the following requirements 1 a. Reduction in impervious cover from 84% NSA to 56% NSA b. Bring the site into compliance with SOS water quality treatment requirements c. Clustering impervious cover and disturbance 75-250’ away from Barton Creek Greenbelt d. Restoring 2 acres of the tract to native vegetation e. Provide 100% GSI for water quality controls f. Provide rainwater harvesting for landscape irrigation of not less than 50% of the …
1 ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION MOTION 20221102-004 Date: November 2, 2022 Subject: Title 25 Code Amendment, C20-2021-012 Residential in Commercial Motion by: Jennifer Bristol Seconded by: Kevin Ramberg WHEREAS, the Environmental Commission has considered the amendment to Title 25 of the City Code to create an affordable housing bonus program and allow residential development on commercially zoned properties and; WHEREAS, the Environmental Commission recognizes that this amendment was initiated by City Council Resolution 20211209-056. THEREFORE, the Environmental Commission recommends the amendment with the following conditions: Staff recommended changes: 1. Modify to exclude properties within 500’ of “Level 5” Regional Highways 2. Modify to exclude residential uses near more intense manufacturing and/or noxious uses Environmental Commissions: 1. Council should direct staff to draft guidance for residential development within commercially zoned properties to avoid and minimize the environmental exposure of residents living on commercially zoned properties. These may include, but not be limited to air quality concerns adjacent to commercial development and noise exposure adjacent to commercial development (such as airport and other loud activities). Limit height to three stories where unlocked housing space is located near creeks, parks, green infrastructure, and existing neighborhoods Eliminate spaces for consideration near airports, where air quality and noise are the highest 3. 4. Create adequate setbacks from fast-food or restaurant facilities to reduce the interface of living spaces 2. 5. 6. with waste and air pollution created from food establishments. Soils must be tested for contaminates when installing natural spaces or play areas for children Ensure that affordable housing within the commercial zones still have walking access to parks per the City’s goal of all residents being within 1/4-mile in the urban core and a 1/2-mile for all other parts of the city 7. Require bird-friendly glass and bird-friendly building best practices on all projects in all zones 8. Require dark skies lighting 9. Require natural buffers such as bio-swales or tree and shrub features to separate affordable housing parking from commercial use parking 10. Increase natural spaces that use native plants and trees that can assist with slowing and filtering run-off, reduce heat island effects, reduce noise, and air pollution 11. The Environmental Commission recommends taking this Code Amendment before Public Health Commission 12. Add funeral services to the noxious use list 13. For the purposes of our motion, adult oriented businesses should include any business that requires an adult to enter or make a purchase …
ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES 2, November, 2022 The Environmental Commission convened in a regular meeting on 2, November, 2022 at 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Drive in Austin, Texas. Commissioners in Attendance: Ana Aguirre, Audrey Barrett Bixler, Perry Bedford, Rick Brimer, Jennifer Bristol, Kevin Ramberg, and Rachel Scott. Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Melinda Schiera, Pam Thompson, and Haris Qureshi. Commissioners absent: Colin Nickells CALL TO ORDER Chair Ramberg called the Environmental Commission Meeting to order at 6:04 P.M. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 10 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 items not posted on the agenda. NONE APPROVAL OF MINUTES AND ACTION 1. Approval the minutes of the Environmental Commission Regular Meeting on October 5, 2022 and October 19, 2022 (5 minutes) The minutes of the October 5, 2022 and October 19, 2022 were approved on Commissioner Bedford’s motion, Commissioner Bristol’s second on a 8-0 vote. Commissioner Schiera abstained. Commissioner Scott was off the dais. Commissioner Nickells was absent. PUBLIC HEARINGS 2. Name: Brodie Oaks Redevelopment PUD C814-2021-0099 Applicant: Armbrust & Brown (David Armbrust) Location: 4107 S Capital of Texas Highway Council District: District 5 Staff: Leslie Lilly, Environmental Program Coordinator, Leslie.lilly@austintexas.gov Watershed: Barton Creek Watershed, Barton Springs Zone Request: PUD zoning for the property Staff Recommendation: Recommended with conditions (1 hour) Items 2 and 3 were presented and voted on together. 1 3. Speakers Abby Gilfillan Joseph Longaro David Armbrust Milo Burdette Michael Embesi Bobak Tehrany Jean Wilkins Ingrid Morton Roy Waley Bill Bunch A motion to close the public hearing for items 2 and 3 was approved on Commissioner Bedford’s motion, Commissioner Ramberg’s second on a 9-0 vote. Commissioner Nickells was absent. A motion to recommend the Brodie Oaks Redevelopment PUD and the Site Specific SOS Amendment (agenda items 2 and 3) was approved with conditions on Commissioner Bristol’s motion, Commissioner Ramberg’s second on a 9-1 vote. Those voting aye were Commissioners Aguirre, Barrett Bixler, Bedford, Brimer, Bristol, Qureshi, Ramberg, Schiera, and Scott. Commissioner Thompson voted nay. Commissioner Nickells was absent. Name: Brodie Oaks Redevelopment Site Specific SOS Amendment C814-2021-0099 Applicant: Armbrust & Brown (David Armbrust) Location: 4107 S Capital of Texas Highway Council District: District 5 Staff: Leslie Lilly, Environmental Program Coordinator, Leslie.lilly@austintexas.gov Watershed: Barton Creek Watershed, Barton Springs Zone Request: In response to Council Resolution 20221011-076, consider a …
Regular Meeting of the Environmental Commission October 19, 2022 at 6:00 P.M. Permitting and Development Center, Events Center, Room 1405 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Drive Austin, Texas 78752 Some members of the Environmental Commission will 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 to speak remotely, call or email Kaela Champlin, Watershed Protection Department, at (512) 974-3443, Kaela.Champlin@austintexas.gov, no later than noon, the day before the meeting. The following information is required: speaker name, item number(s) they wish to speak on, whether they are for/against/neutral, email address and telephone number (must be the same number that will be used to call into the meeting). CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Haris Qureshi Rachel Scott Pam Thompson Melinda Schiera Audrey Barrett Bixler Colin Nickells Jennifer Bristol, Secretary Kevin Ramberg, Chair Ana Aguirre Richard Brimer Perry Bedford, Vice-Chair AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 10 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 items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES AND ACTION 1. Approval the minutes of the Environmental Commission Regular Meeting on October 5, 2022 (5 minutes) 1 5. 7. 8. 9. 10. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. Briefing on the Palm District Plan. Briefing and Possible Action. Housing and Planning Staff, Stevie Greathouse, (512) 974-7226, stevie.greathouse@austintexas.gov (30 minutes) 3. Presentation of Development Assessment Report for 311-315 South Congress, located at 311- 315 South Congress Avenue, CD-2022-0002 (District 9). Applicant: Amanda Swor, Drenner Group, PC. Staff: Wendy Rhoades, Housing and Planning Department and Leslie Lilly, Environmental Program Coordinator, Watershed Protection Department (30 minutes) PUBLIC HEARINGS 4. Name: Karanam Subdivision Wastewater Service Extension Request #5575 Applicant: I.T. Gonzalez, I.T. Gonzalez Engineering Location: 10802 D K Ranch Rd, Austin, TX 78759 Council District: Limited Purpose Jurisdiction (District 10) Staff: Kaela Champlin, Environmental Program Coordinator, Watershed Protection Department Watershed: Bull Creek, Water Supply Suburban, Northern Edwards Aquifer Recharge Zone, Drinking Water Protection Zone Request: Wastewater Service Extension Staff Recommendation: Recommended (20 minutes) Name: Loyola Junction Apartments, SP-2021-0242C Applicant: Stephen Jamison, Jamison Civil …
BRIEFING SUMMARY SHEET DEVELOPMENT ASSESSMENT CASE NUMBER: CD-2022-0002 – 311-315 South Congress PUD REQUEST: Presentation of a Project Assessment Report for the 311 – 315 South Congress Planned Unit Development, located at 311-315 South Congress Avenue, within the Lady Bird Lake Watershed and the East Bouldin Creek Watershed. DISTRICT AREA: 9 DEPARTMENT COMMENTS: The Applicant has submitted a project assessment for a proposed 0.8143 acre mixed use development to be known as the 311 – 315 South Congress Planned Unit Development (PUD). The proposed development area presently contains automotive repair services use with 8 servicing positions and a 5,098 square foot, 2-story office building, and has four driveways to South Congress Avenue. The property is currently zoned commercial-liquor sales – vertical mixed use building – neighborhood plan (CS-1-V-NP) district. The Applicant’s proposed rezoning request to PUD- NP consists of a project that would include up to 450 high-rise multifamily residential units, 30,000 square feet of general office space, and 7,500 square feet of ground floor, pedestrian- oriented, retail uses. A mix of below grade and above grade structured parking is proposed. The Applicant is also proposing a maximum floor-to-area ratio of 15:1 and a maximum building height of up to 400 feet. Vehicular access to the PUD is proposed to occur from South Congress Avenue and the proposed right-of-way extension of Barton Springs Road along the south property line. A transportation impact analysis (TIA) will be required at the time a formal application for PUD-NP district zoning is received by the City. The property is within the South Central Waterfront subdistrict of the Waterfront Overlay and within the South Central Waterfront Vision Framework Plan district boundaries. The Staff has reviewed the Applicant’s PUD zoning proposal and the stated intent is to comply with all of the Tier One and Tier Two requirements, and several of the Tier 2 items for a Mixed Use Development as summarized below. The proposed base zoning district for the PUD is the general commercial services (CS) district. • Open Space – an enhanced pedestrian experience along the project frontages, including a publicly-accessible hydration station on the north façade in proximity to the Barton Springs bike lane • Environment / Drainage – treatment of 100% of on-site water quality controls; 1,000 cubic feet of water quality for an off-site area, including a portion of South Congress Avenue; 250 linear feet of off-site storm improvements on South …
ITEM FOR ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION AGENDA COMMISSION MEETING DATE: October 19, 2022 NAME & NUMBER OF PROJECT: Karanam Subdivision Wastewater Service Extension Request #5575 NAME OF APPLICANT OR ORGANIZATION: I.T. Gonzalez, I.T. Gonzalez Engineering LOCATION: 10802 D K Ranch Rd, Austin, TX 78759 COUNCIL DISTRICT: Limited Purpose Jurisdiction (Council District 10) PROJECT FILING DATE: August 12, 2022 WPD/ENVIRONMENTAL STAFF: Kaela Champlin, Environmental Program Coordinator (512) 974-3443, kaela.champlin@austintexas.gov WATERSHED: REQUEST: STAFF DETERMINATION: Bull Creek, Water Supply Suburban, Northern Edwards Aquifer Recharge Zone, Drinking Water Protection Zone Wastewater Service Extension Staff recommends approval of this service extension request. MEMORANDUM October 19, 2022 Kevin Ramberg, Chair, and Members of the Environmental Commission Kaela Champlin, Environmental Program Coordinator Watershed Protection Department TO: FROM: DATE: SUBJECT: Karanam Subdivision Wastewater Service Extension Request #5575 Service Extension Requests (SER) located in the Drinking Water Protection Zone and outside of the City of Austin’s full purpose jurisdiction require Council approval and review by the Environmental Commission. Watershed Protection Department staff have completed the review for Karanam Subdivision Wastewater Service Extension Request (SER) #5575 and recommend approval of the request. Site Overview The site consists of a tract of approximately 0.62 acres, located at 10802 D-K Ranch Road. The property is in the City of Austin Limited Purpose Jurisdiction and Council District 10. The site is in the Bull Creek Watershed, Water Supply Suburban, the Drinking Water Protection Zone, and the Northern Edwards Aquifer Recharge Zone. The applicant is proposing to redevelop a single-family home into two single-family homes on two separate lots. A site plan has not yet been submitted to the City of Austin at the time that staff reviewed this SER. The site is currently utilizing an On-Site Sewage Facility (OSSF) and is proposing a wastewater SER with two Living Unit Equivalents (LUEs). An SER was previously approved for this site in 2021 and has since expired. Therefore, the applicant is required to take the SER through the Council and boards and commissions process again. The requested number of LUEs and proposed wastewater infrastructure has not changed. A copy of the August 4, 2021 staff memo (Attachment A) to the Environmental Commission and the Environmental Commission’s recommendation (Attachment B) is included for reference with this memo. 1 Development Impacts Water: The site is located in the Austin Water Service Area. Wastewater: The SER proposes that the applicant construct approximately 400 feet of appropriately sized low pressure force …
Karanam Subdivision Wastewater Service Extension Request #5575 What is an SER? • A service extension request, or SER, is an application for City water or wastewater service from a property owner or developer. • SERs are required when a property is located more than 100 feet from an accessible water or wastewater system, or when existing infrastructure isn't adequate for the proposed project demands. • Service may involve the construction of a new line or an associated facility or upgrades to existing lines or facilities. • The applicant pays for the associated infrastructure, as outlined in the SER. SER Process • Per the Land Development Code, SERs require Council approval if the property is in the Drinking Water Protection Zone and outside of the City's full purpose jurisdiction. • Environmental Commission and Water & Wastewater Commission review and make recommendations on SERs that require Council approval. • No conditions can be put on approval of SERs. Background • An SER was previously approved for this site in 2021 and has since expired. • The applicant is not proposing any changes to the SER. • The SER was previously recommended by Environmental Commission, Water and Wastewater Commission, and approved by Council in August 2021. Request Summary • Request for wastewater service (2 LUEs) • 0.62 acres • Redevelopment of a single-family home into two single family homes on two separate lots • Limited purpose jurisdiction • Drinking Water Protection Zone (DWPZ) • Bull Creek Watershed, Water Supply Suburban • Edwards Aquifer Recharge Zone • Council District #10 SER #5575 Site Location Austin City Limits Austin ETJ Edwards Aquifer Recharge Zone Edwards Aquifer Contributing Zone Austin City LimitsETJRechargeContributingAustin City LimitsETJRechargeContributing Site Location SER #5575 Proposed Wastewater Extension Map provided by AWU SER #5575 Description of proposed extension: • Decommission the existing OSSF • Construct 400 feet of low pressure force main from the existing 8-inch gravity wastewater main located in Nashfara Cove, and • Extend west along Nashfara Cove, and then south along D K Ranch Road to the subject tract. SER Review & Evaluation • Bull Creek Watershed, Water Supply Suburban, Edwards Aquifer Recharge Zone • No critical environmental features, wetlands, or recharge features on site • No critical water quality zone or water quality transition zone • Drains to known Jollyville Plateau salamander (Eurycea sosorum) habitat Staff Recommendation Staff recommends approval. Basis for recommendation: Staff review determined that there are …
LOYOLA JUNCTION APARTMENTS 6507 ED BLUESTEIN BLVD. SP-2021-0242C Mel Fuechec Environmental Review Specialist Senior Development Services Department VARIANCE REQUEST The development proposes a variance from LDC 25-8-342 for fill up to 17 feet in the desired development zone. PROPERTY DATA • Walnut Creek • Suburban Watershed • Desired Development Zone • Full Purpose • Not located over Edwards Aquifer Recharge Zone • Minor & Intermediate Critical Water Quality Zones • 3 Wetland Critical Environmental Features • Council District 1 Site Location Austin ETJ Austin City Limits Edwards Aquifer Recharge Zone Edwards Aquifer Contributing Zone BACKGROUND This project consists of sixteen apartment buildings, two garages, a leasing office/clubhouse, two water quality/detention ponds, two rain gardens, and two driveways. Two driveways are required. One is from Lazy Creek Dr. which is a neighborhood road, and the main driveway will be from 183. The location of this main driveway is constrained by TXDOT requirements. EXISTING CONDITIONS EXISTING CONDITIONS VARIANCE RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends this variance with the following conditions: • Install 355 linear feet of retaining wall to contain the major fill areas • Utilize terracing techniques in the areas of major fill • Increase the CEF setback for the existing wetland CEF feature in the area by 50 feet • Add an additional 7,100 square feet of COA 609S Native seeding and planting at the bottom of the major fill areas QUESTIONS? ADDITIONAL INFO TREE SURVEY INFO LANDSCAPE CODE AND CITY ARBORIST MITIGATION PLANTINGS CEF AND CWQZ MITIGATION PLANTINGS CEF AND CWQZ MITIGATION PLANTINGS
PALM DISTRICT PLAN Public Review DRAFT 10/14/2022 TABLE OF CONTENTS EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 1 INTRODUCTION 3 EQUITY FRAMEWORK 4 HISTORY 6 EXISTING CONDITIONS 24 ENGAGEMENT SUMMARY 36 VISION STATEMENT 40 VISION FRAMEWORK 41 KEY OPPORTUNITY SITES 42 DESIRED OUTCOMES 47 SCENARIOS 52 IMPLEMENTATION 59 RECOMMENDATIONS 60 LOOKING FORWARD 69 Appendices A1 The Palm District: Austin’s Cultural Hub - AIA Communities by Design Report A2 Listening Report for Palm District Visioning Phase A3 Palm District Existing Conditions Report A4 Palm District Planning City Council Resolution EXECUTIVE SUMMARY In 2019 the Austin City Council directed staff (Resolution No. 20190523-029) to develop a small area plan for the eastern edge of Downtown: the Palm District. Initial work on the plan began in the latter part of 2019 and early 2020, but was halted by the global COVID-19 pandemic. As 2020 wound down, staff resumed work on the project by developing and refining background documents, designing the public engagement strategy and planning process, conducting preliminary stakeholder outreach, and preparing for the formal kickoff of the planning prosses in May 2021. Beginning in 2019, Housing and Planning Department Staff convened a City of Austin Palm District Planning Team comprised of representatives from multiple City Departments including Convention Center, Parks and Recreation, Watershed Protection, Transportation, Sustainability, Economic Development, Real Estate, and the Corridor Program Office to provide input and review key deliverables throughout the process. HPD staff also met regularly with representatives from the Downtown Austin Alliance and Waterloo Greenway, as well as Travis County staff, and other key community stakeholders serving as partners in support of the planning process. The Palm District planning process employed a five phase planning process: • Pre-Planning—The project team researched the Palm District in preparation of developing the plan. • Visioning—The project team engaged community and developed a draft vision and outline for the plan. • Active Planning—Staff used the draft vision to identify recommendations and to develop multiple scenarios for the Palm District. As part of their partnership with the City in support of this process, the Downtown Austin Alliance engaged a professional urban design firm, Asakura Robinson, to assist with outreach, focus group facilitation, development of possible future scenarios and a preferred scenario for the draft plan. • Draft Review—Staff developed the draft plan with guidance from city and key stakeholder partners and released the draft for public review and comments. • Plan Adoption—During this time staff will review …
