REGULAR CALLED MEETING OF THE COMMISSION FOR WOMEN Wednesday, December 4, 2024, 12:00 PM Austin City Hall, Boards and Commissions Room #1101 301 West 2nd Street Austin, Texas 78701 Some members of the Commission for Women may be participating by videoconference. Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via 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 by telephone. To register to speak remotely, call or email Christi Vitela, 512- 974-2792, christi.vitela@austintexas.gov. Diana Melendez Pam Rattan Katrina Scheihing Josephine Serrata Maria Veloz Salas CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Jocelyn Tau, Chair Becky Bullard, Vice Chair Rebecca Austen Vanessa Bissereth Julie Glasser Angela Harris CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL AGENDA The first ten speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Commission for Women regular meeting on October 2, 2024. DISCUSSION ITEMS and antisemitism. 2. Presentation by the Anti-Defamation League Austin on their work locally to combat hate 3. Update from the Quality of Life Working Group, the University of Texas research team, and the Equity Office on their work completed to date, timeline, and progress toward the final Commission for Women's Quality of Life Study of Austin's Women and Girls Population. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 4. Presentation by Cierra Madison, Sunday Sessions ATX, and approval of a Recommendation to Council to waive the ACE permitting fees for Sunday Sessions ATX. 5. Approve a primary and secondary representative for the Joint Inclusion Committee. 6. Update from the Recognition Working Group on their last meeting and progress toward WORKING GROUP UPDATE the 2025 event. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair access. If requiring Sign Language Interpreters or alternative formats, please give notice at least 2 days (48 hours) before the meeting date. Please call Christi Vitela at the Office of the City Clerk Department at 512-974-2792, or email christi.vitela@austintexas.gov, for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at …
Commission for Women Meeting Minutes Wednesday, October 2, 2024 Commission for Women REGULAR MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, October 2, 2024 The Commission for Women convened in a regular meeting on Wednesday, October 2, 2024, at City Hall, 301 W 2nd St, Austin, Texas, Boards and Commissions Room. Vice Chair Bullard called the Commission for Women Meeting to order at 12:12 p.m. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance: Becky Bullard, Vice Chair Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Rebecca Austen Angela Harris Diana Melendez Pam Rattan Josephine Serrata PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Tatiana LaMadrid Cierra Madison APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Commission for Women regular meeting on September 4, 2024. The minutes from the meeting on September 4, 2024, were approved on Commissioner Austen’s motion and Commissioner Melendez’s second, on a 6-0 vote. Chair Tau and Commissioners Bissereth, Glasser, Scheihing and Veloz Salas were absent. 1 Commission for Women Meeting Minutes Wednesday, October 2, 2024 DISCUSSION ITEM 2. Presentation by Hanna Senko, Project Manager and Consultant, with an update on the Collective Sex Crimes Response Model (CSCRM) Task Force actions and division of work. Presentation by Hanna Senko, Project Manager and Consultant, Collective Sex Crimes Response Model Task Force; Marcy Alonzo, Austin Travis County Sexual Assault Response and Resource Team (SAART) coordinator; Silvana Giono, Victim Services Supervisor, Austin Police Department; Allison Roper, Business Process Consultant, Austin Police Department; Chris Leleux, Lieutenant, Austin Police Department. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 3. Approve additional members to the Collective Sex Crimes Response Model (CSCRM) Working Group. The motion to approve Commissioner Serrata to the CSCRM Working Group was approved on Commissioner Austen’s motion, Commissioner Rattan’s second on a 6-0 vote. Chair Tau and Commissioners Bissereth, Glasser, Scheihing and Veloz Salas were absent. 4. Approve the Commission for Women 2025 Regular Meeting Schedule. The motion to change the July 2025 date from July 2nd to July 9th was approved on Commissioner Rattan’s motion, Commissioner Harris’s second on a 6-0 vote. Chair Tau and Commissioners Bissereth, Glasser, Scheihing and Veloz Salas were absent. The motion to approve the 2025 Regular Meeting Schedule as amended was approved on Commissioner Rattan’s motion, Commissioner Harris’s second on a 6-0 vote. Chair Tau and Commissioners Bissereth, Glasser, Scheihing and Veloz Salas were absent. Sunday Session ATX and possible recommendation– Cierra Madison (Bullard, Serrata, FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Melendez) Update from the Recognition Working Group (Melendez, Bullard) Update from the Quality of Life Working …
RECOMMENDATION FOR SUPPORT OF SUNDAY SESSIONS ATX WHEREAS, Sunday Sessions ATX is a community-focused organization dedicated to fostering inclusivity, well-being, and engagement through free, open-to-the-public music events hosted in outdoor greenspaces that reflect the City of Austin’s cultural identity and enhance its reputation as the "Live Music Capital of the World"; and WHEREAS, the City of Austin recognizes the significant social and economic benefits of supporting free community events, which attract visitors, support local businesses, and provide meaningful opportunities for community engagement; and WHEREAS, the City Council, in Resolution No. 20240215-023, acknowledged the challenges faced by event organizers due to rising costs, emphasizing the need for support to sustain free, accessible community events like "Blues on the Green," which contribute to Austin’s cultural vibrancy; and directed the City Manager to solicit input from the Arts, Music, and Quality of Life commissions in developing recommendations to support and sustain these events by utilizing partnerships across all areas of expertise involved in the live music and arts event space, with the goal of expanding opportunities for the City to co-sponsor community events that are centered around locality, diversity, and inclusivity; and further established an ordinance for associated fee waivers, co-sponsorships, or related budget authorizations needed to effectuate these goals; and WHEREAS, Sunday Sessions ATX is an ongoing, monthly event that aligns with the goals outlined in Resolution No. 20240215-023 by providing free access to local music, arts, and wellness activities, while creating inclusive and diverse spaces for Austinites; and WHEREAS, the ACE permitting fee presents a financial barrier for small, grassroots organizations like Sunday Sessions ATX, and waiving this fee on an ongoing basis would directly support the City’s goal of fostering open, accessible, and culturally enriching events; and WHEREAS, the City of Austin is committed to preserving and promoting accessible community events that reflect Austin’s diversity and vibrancy, including supporting organizations like Sunday Sessions ATX through fee waivers and other resources to ensure their long-term sustainability; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RECOMMENDED, that the Commission for Women requests that the Austin City Council direct the City Manager’s Office to waive the ACE permitting fees for Sunday Sessions ATX on a recurring, monthly basis in recognition of its valuable contributions to Austin’s cultural and community life, as part of the City's broader efforts to support free, public, and inclusive events; and BE IT FURTHER RECOMMENDED, that the Commission for Women supports exploring additional …
BRAND DECK ATX SUNDAY SESSIONS Sunday Sessions ATX Who We Are Who are we? Sunday Sessions is our wellness ritual. An opportunity to relax, freely express, regularly connect to nature & community, and listen to music that feeds the soul. 03 Sunday Sessions ATX Pillars 06 Sunday Sessions ATX Mission/Vision Our Core Values We believe what we need most in the world at this time is community & dependable, safe spaces that facilitate genuine connection to one another & our environment 05 MISSION To serve our diverse community by embracing collaboration- sharing ideas, information, practices, & services, that uplift our wellness and creativity. Our foundation is rooted in creating welcoming spaces to relax, release, connect, & recharge in nature with our fellow folx. All are welcome, black & brown people are centered. VISION Space where we can leave the worries of the world behind to be present with ourselves & one another, secure in our environment, safe in our bodies, & well in spirit. Sunday Sessions ATX Essence PART 2 Essence 07 H I G H L I G H T S Essence ( c l i c k t o p l a y / s t o p ) L I N K T O R E E L F O O T A G E L I N K T O R E E L ( o r c l i c k t o p l a y / s t o p ) 09 Sunday Sessions ATX Impact PART 3 Impact 10 Community Feedback 11 Sunday Sessions ATX About Us Growth & Engagement Sunday Sessions began Apr 16, 2023 with only 6 attendees & initially occurred once/month. It grew over 700% in just 2 months. We now host events 2 or more times/month 0 INITIAL GROWTH DATE ATTENDEES April: May: June: July 2: July 9: July 16: July 23: July 30: 6 25 51 162+ 350+ 400+/- 325+ 368+ 400 300 200 100 CURRENT AVG ATTENDEES: 250 06 0 A P RIL M A Y J U N E J U LY 2 J U LY 9 J U LY 16 A U G J U LY 3 0 J U LY 23 S E P T ATTENDEE GROWTH O C T O V N D E C F E B M A R A P R M A Y J U N E J …
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION Commission for Women Recommendation Number: 20241204-004: Support of Sunday Sessions ATX WHEREAS, Sunday Sessions ATX is a community-focused organization dedicated to fostering inclusivity, well-being, and engagement through free, open-to-the-public music events hosted in outdoor greenspaces that reflect the City of Austin’s cultural identity and enhance its reputation as the "Live Music Capital of the World"; and WHEREAS, the City of Austin recognizes the significant social and economic benefits of supporting free community events, which attract visitors, support local businesses, and provide meaningful opportunities for community engagement; and WHEREAS, the City Council, in Resolution No. 20240215-023, acknowledged the challenges faced by event organizers due to rising costs, emphasizing the need for support to sustain free, accessible community events like "Blues on the Green," which contribute to Austin’s cultural vibrancy; and directed the City Manager to solicit input from the Arts, Music, and Quality of Life commissions in developing recommendations to support and sustain these events by utilizing partnerships across all areas of expertise involved in the live music and arts event space, with the goal of expanding opportunities for the City to co-sponsor community events that are centered around locality, diversity, and inclusivity; and further established an ordinance for associated fee waivers, co-sponsorships, or related budget authorizations needed to effectuate these goals; and WHEREAS, Sunday Sessions ATX is an ongoing, monthly event that aligns with the goals outlined in Resolution No. 20240215-023 by providing free access to local music, arts, and wellness activities, while creating inclusive and diverse spaces for Austinites; and WHEREAS, the ACE permitting fee presents a financial barrier for small, grassroots organizations like Sunday Sessions ATX, and waiving this fee on an ongoing basis would directly support the City’s goal of fostering open, accessible, and culturally enriching events; and WHEREAS, the City of Austin is committed to preserving and promoting accessible community events that reflect Austin’s diversity and vibrancy, including supporting organizations like Sunday Sessions ATX through fee waivers and other resources to ensure their long-term sustainability; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RECOMMENDED, that the Commission for Women requests that the Austin City Council direct the City Manager’s Office to waive the ACE permitting fees for Sunday Sessions ATX on a recurring, monthly basis in recognition of its valuable contributions to Austin’s cultural and community life, as part of the City's broader efforts to support free, public, and inclusive events; and BE IT FURTHER RECOMMENDED, that the …
REGULAR MEETING of the ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISSION TUESDAY, DECEMBER 3, 2024, 6:00 PM AUSTIN CITY HALL, COUNCIL CHAMBERS, ROOM 1001 301 WEST 2ND STREET AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the Zoning and Platting 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 via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely. Registration no later than 2 PM the day of the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. For more information on public comment, please see the agenda section “Speaker Registration.” Please contact Ella Garcia, Staff Liaison, for questions regarding speaker registration at LandUseLiaison@austintexas.gov or by phone at 512-978-0821. CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS/COMMISSIONERS: Hank Smith – Chair (District 8) Betsy Greenberg – Vice-Chair (District 6) Carrie Thompson – Secretary (District 10) Alejandra Flores – Parliamentarian (District 5) Lonny Stern (District 3) Scott Boone (District 1) Felix De Portu (District 4) Taylor Major (District 9) David Fouts (District 2) William D. Floyd (Mayor’s Representative) Ryan Puzycki (District 7) EXECUTIVE SESSION (No public discussion) The Zoning and Platting Commission will announce it will go into Executive Session, if necessary, pursuant to Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code, to receive advice from Legal Counsel on matters specifically listed on this agenda. The commission may not conduct a closed meeting without the approval of the city attorney. Private Consultation with Attorney – Section 551.071 Executive Liaison: Joi Harden, 512-974-1617 Staff Liaison: Ella Garcia, 512-978-0821 Attorney: AJ Urteaga 512-974-2386 CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL AGENDA The first four speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Zoning and Platting Commission regular meeting on November 19, 2024. PUBLIC HEARINGS 13000 Harris Ridge Blvd, Harris Branch C8-2024-0094 - Parmer Resubdivision Preliminary Plan; District 7 2. Transportation Variance: Location: Owner/Applicant: Matthew Schwab (Karlin McCallen Pass, LLC) Joe Isaja, P.E. (HR Green) Agent: Approval of a Land Use Commission variance to 25-4-171(a) which Request: requires that all lots in a subdivision abut a dedicated public street and also to 25-4-153 which requires that block lengths not exceed 2,000 feet in length. Recommended Renee Johns, (512) 974-6486, renee.johns@austintexas.gov Joey de la Garza, (512) 974-2664, joey.delagarza@austintexas.gov Transportation and …
ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 2024 The Zoning and Platting Commission convened in a regular meeting on Tuesday November 19, 2024, at Austin City Hall, Council Chambers, Room 1001, 301 W. Second Street, in Austin, Texas. Chair Smith called the Zoning and Platting Commission meeting to order at 6:01 p.m. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance: Felix De Portu Betsy Greenberg David Fouts Taylor Major Ryan Puzycki Hank Smith Carrie Thompson Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Scott Boone William D. Floyd Board Members/Commissioners absent: Alejandra Flores Lonny Stern APPROVAL OF MINUTES Approve the minutes of the Zoning and Platting Commission regular meeting on October 15, 2024. The minutes from the meeting of October 15, 2024, were approved on the consent agenda on Commissioner Puzycki’s motion, Commissioner De Portu’s second, on a 9-0 vote. Commissioners Flores and Stern were absent. 1. 1 PUBLIC HEARINGS C14-2024-0148 - 4007 Bunny Run; District 10 4007 Bunny Run, St. Stephens Creek Watershed 2. Rezoning: Location: Owner/Applicant: James H. & Kathy A Johnstone Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: Jim Johnstone I-RR to SF-1 Recommended Cynthia Hadri, 512-974-7620, cynthia.hadri@austintexas.gov Planning Department The motion to approve Staff’s recommendation of SF-1 for C14-2024-0148 - 4007 Bunny Run located at 4007 Bunny Run was approved on the consent agenda on Commissioner Puzycki’s motion, Commissioner De Portu’s second, on a 9-0 vote. Commissioners Flores and Stern were absent. 3. Rezoning: Location: Owner/Applicant: SL PROJECT TEXAS 2 LP (Travis Eickenhorst) Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: Land Use Solutions (Michele Haussmann) CS to LI-CO Recommended Sherri Sirwaitis, 512-974-3057, sherri.sirwaitis@austintexas.gov Planning Department C14-2024-0142 - 1001 West Howard Lane; District 7 1001 W. Howard Lane, Walnut Creek The motion to approve Staff’s recommendation of LI-CO for C14-2024-0142 - 1001 West Howard Lane located at 1001 W. Howard Lane was approved on the consent agenda on Commissioner Puzycki’s motion, Commissioner De Portu’s second, on a 9-0 vote. Commissioner’s Flores and Stern were absent. C14-2024-0069 - AM Station; District 1 7000, 7008, and 7010 Johnny Morris Rd, Walnut Creek Watershed 4. Rezoning: Location: Owner/Applicant: Arabon Real Estate LLC Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: Thrower Design, LLC (Ron Thrower and Victoria Haase) GR-MU-CO to CS-MU-CO and CS-MU-DB90-CO (as amended) Staff postponement request to December 3, 2024 Jonathan Tomko, 512-974-1057, jonathan.tomko@austintexas.gov Planning Department The motion to approve Staff’s postponement request to December 3, 2024, was approved on the consent agenda on Commissioner Puzycki’s motion, Commissioner De …
SUBDIVISION REVIEW SHEET CASE NO.: C8-2024-0094 COMMISSION DATE: December 3, 2024 SUBDIVISION NAME: Parmer Resubdivision Preliminary Plan ADDRESS: 13000 Harris Ridge Blvd APPLICANT: Matthew Schwab (Karlin McCallen Pass, LLC) AGENT: Joseph A. Isaja (HR Green) ZONING: LI-PDA NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN: Garrison Creek AREA: 95.587 acres LOTS: 9 COUNTY: Travis DISTRICT: 7 WATERSHED: Harris Branch JURISDICTION: Full Purpose SIDEWALKS: Sidewalks will be constructed along Harris Ridge Blvd, E Parmer Ln, Parmer Ridge Dr, Center Lake Dr, Performance Dr and Innovation Science Way. VARIANCE: A variance to LDC 25-4-171(a) and LDC 25-4-153. DEPARTMENT COMMENTS: The request is for the approval of a Land Use Commission variance to 25-4-171(a) which requires that all lots in a subdivision abut a dedicated public street and also to 25-4-153 which requires that block lengths not exceed 2,000 feet in length. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the variance as proposed by the Austin Transportation Department Capital Improvement Program Manager, Renee Johns. Please refer to Exhibit D for the supporting Transportation Variance Memo. CASE MANAGER: Joey de la Garza PHONE: 512-974-2664 E-mail: joey.delagarza@austintexas.gov ATTACHMENTS Exhibit A: Vicinity map Exhibit B: Proposed preliminary plan Exhibit C: Comment report dated October 31, 2024 Exhibit D: Transportation variance memo dated November 4, 2024 CENTER RIDGE DR. E H O W A R D LN. A L C O N N D D E V GN N I S U L T 0 300' 600' SCALE: 1" = 300' 5 3 E T A T S R E T N N I n n e d . k r a m , M P 3 3 : 6 , 3 2 0 2 , 0 3 h c r a M , 1 t u o y a L , g w d . t i b h x E n o i t a c o L e t i i i S \ s t i b h x E y r a n m i i l e r P r e m r a P \ s t i b h x e \ p m i I b u S 5 d n a 2 c e S r e m r a P 8 1 0 . 2 0 3 4 9 1 \ s 0 0 0 9 1 \ h t r o n _ s t c e o r p \ 1 …
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ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISSION HILL COUNTRY ROADWAY SITE PLAN REVIEW SHEET 10 10.11 acres 6601 N Capital of Texas Highway NB Bull Creek Bee Creek (Water Supply Suburban) SPC-2023-0357C ZAP COMMISSION DATE: December 3, 2024 Bull Creek Market LLC 6503 Treadwell Blvd Austin, Texas 78757 Attn: Mark Roeder (512) 328-0002 Thompson Land Engineering, LLC 904 N. Cuernavaca Austin, Texas 78733 CASE NUMBER: PROJECT NAME: North Trail Office Park (W/R SPC-2022-0170C) ADDRESS: DISTRICT: WATERSHED: AREA: APPLICANT: AGENT: CASE MANAGER: Randall Rouda, Senior Planner (512) 974-3338 randall.rouda@austintexas.gov EXISTING ZONING: GR-CO with Hill Country Roadway Overlay The applicant proposes to construct a three-story professional PROPOSED USE: office building with associated improvements within the commercial multi-family with associated improvement within the Moderate Intensity Zone of the Loop 360 Hill Country Roadway Corridor. REQUEST: The site is located within the Moderate Intensity Zone of the Loop 360 Hill Country Roadway Corridor and must be presented to the Zoning and Platting Commission for approval, a Hill Country Roadway Ordinance requirement. WAIVER REQUEST: There are no commission waiver requests with this application. Several administrative waivers have been approved during Staff review of the proposal. See below. SUMMARY STAFF RECOMMENDATION FOR HCRC SITE PLAN: Staff recommends approval of this Hill Country Roadway site plan. The site plan complies will all other applicable requirements of the Land Development Code including all Hill Country Roadway Corridor development regulations. All comments have been cleared. The focus of granting the request should be based upon the site development regulations meeting the criteria of the Hill Country Ordinance. The question is to grant or deny; additional conditions may not be imposed. ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISSION ACTION: Postponed to December 3, 2024, following discussion. LEGAL DESCRIPTION: 10.112ac of Lot 1, Block A of the Champion 360 Subdivision, Travis County, Texas, according to the Deed Recorded in Document #2023038947 EXIST. ZONING: GR-CO ALLOWED F.A.R.: 1:1 ALLOWED HEIGHT: 28’ MAX. BLDG. COVERAGE: 75% MAX. IMPERV. CVRG.: 90% MIN. REQ. HC NATURAL AREA: 4 ac (40%) PROVIDED: 5.6 ac (56%) REQUIRED PARKING: 0 CONDITIONAL OVERLAY ZONING REQUIREMENTS This site is subject to additional conditions per Ordinance No. 050113-69. They are: PROPOSED USE: Professional Office PROPOSED F.A.R.: 0.26:1 PROPOSED HEIGHT: 28’ PROPOSED BLDG. CVRG: 8.6% PROPOSED IMP. CVRG.: 15.5% PROPOSED PARKING:464 • 75-foot Bluff Setback • 50-foot Vegetative Buffer • No access to Lakewood Drive • No highly reflective materials • Mechanical equipment may not exceed 70 DBA …
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37,732 37,732 37,732 37,732 37,732 264,123 ADDRESS & Street Name 6601 N CAPITAL OF TEXAS HWY NB 6601 N CAPITAL OF TEXAS HWY NB 6601 N CAPITAL OF TEXAS HWY NB 6601 N CAPITAL OF TEXAS HWY NB 6601 N CAPITAL OF TEXAS HWY NB 6601 N CAPITAL OF TEXAS HWY NB 6601 N CAPITAL OF TEXAS HWY NB Zoning Site Area (sf) (ac) Private Common Open Space (sf) (%) Impervious Cover (sf) (ac) (%) Total Building Coverage Area (sf) (%) Total Building Floor Area (sf) Total Floor to Area Ratio (FAR) Total Building Height (feet) Total Building Height (stories) Existing GR-CO 440,505 10.11 -- -- 0 0.00 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0:1 0.0 0 Allow / Required sf = 5.0% GSA (min.) 5,750-SF 22,025 Proposed GR-CO 440,505 10.11 25,000 5.7% 68,307 1.57 15.5% 90.0% 37,732 8.6% 113,196 0.26:1 75.0% see building sections; 28' (max.) per settlement agreement IC items: -------------- - Bldgs - Drive aisle and parking - Sidewalk Pavement Impervious Cover (IC) Summary (This Site Plan only) Total Existing IC Area (sf) -------------- 0 0 0 0 % -------------- 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% Existing to be Removed -------------- 0 0 0 0 Proposed to be Added -------------- 37,732 25,736 4,839 68,307 Total Proposed IC Area (sf) -------------- 37,732 25,736 4,839 68,307 % -------------- 8.6% 5.8% 1.1% 15.5% Total IC = Total IC (acres) = 0.00 1.57 1.57 Parking Summary Required / Allowed Proposed See below See below Type Parking Totals - Total - Total (Standard) - uncovered/outside - Total (Accessible per IBC table 1106.1) - Total (Standard) - in garage - Total (Accessible per IBC table 1106.1) - Total (Compact) - Total Bicycle Parking - Short Term Bicycle Parking Spaces - Long Term Bicycle Parking Spaces - Total Loading zone 412.0 -- 2.0 -- 6.0 123.6 14% 86% 1 (30% compact allowed per COA LDC 25-6-477) 41 (10% vehicle spaces) 464 18 2 376 16 52 42 6 36 1 Required Parking Business & Professional Offices * SF …
ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISSION SITE PLAN CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT REVIEW SHEET CASE NUMBER: SPC-2024-0287A ZAP COMMISSION DATE: Dec 3, 2024 1.25 acres Panda Express Restaurant (Limited Use) with Drive-Through Jonathan Bellock McKinney Falls Association LLC 149 Colonial Rd Manchester, CT 06042 Karen Wunsch, AICP Pape-Dawson Engineers 10801 Mopac Expy, Bldg 3, Ste 200 Austin, TX 78759 PROJECT NAME: PROPOSED USE: ADDRESS OF APPLICATION: 7200 Springfield Dr COUNCIL DISTRICT: 2 AREA: APPLICANT: AGENT: CASE MANAGER: Christine Barton-Holmes, CNUa, LEED AP EXISTING ZONING: The site is zoned LR-MU-CO, and is currently undeveloped. Restaurants (Limited Use) with drive-through facilities are conditional in the Neighborhood Commercial/LR District per 25-2-809. PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT: There is no construction proposed with this site plan. The applicant will submit a B/Construction Only site plan if the Conditional Use Permit request is approved. The proposed gross floor area will be 2,746 square feet, under the 3,000 square foot limit for Restaurant (Limited) uses in LR zoning districts. Restaurant (Limited) uses are not permitted to serve alcohol. SUMMARY STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the Conditional Use Permit to allow the limited restaurant use with a drive-through. PREVIOUS PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: NA christine.barton-holmes@austintexas.gov Telephone: 974-2788 WATERSHED: Marble Creek (Suburban watershed) APPLICABLE WATERSHED ORDINANCE: Current/ Comprehensive watershed ordinance CAPITOL VIEW: NA T.I.A.: Not Required PROPOSED F.A.R.: .05 PROPOSED BLDG. CVRG: 5% PROPOSED IC:65.91% PROJECT INFORMATION 1.25 acres EXIST. ZONING: LR-MU-CO (undeveloped) ALLOWED F.A.R.: .5 MAX. BLDG. COVERAGE: 50% MAX. IMPERVIOUS CVRG.: 80% SUMMARY COMMENTS ON SITE PLAN: Land Use: The applicant is requesting a Conditional Use Permit to build a Restaurant (Limited) with a drive-through facility, which is a conditional use in the LR zoning district. The B site plan will comply with all requirements of the Land Development Code prior to its release. Environmental: The site is in the Marble Creek Suburban watershed. The B plan will comply with all Environmental regulations upon its release. Transportation: As currently designed, access will be off Springfield Drive. The site sits on the southwest corner of E William Cannon Dr and Springfield Dr, and the B plan will comply with all Transportation requirements upon its release. SURROUNDING CONDITIONS: Zoning/ Land use North: E William Cannon Drive East: Springfield Drive, then GR-MU-CO (undeveloped) South: SF-4 (single-family residential) West: SF-4 (single-family residential) Street E William Cannon Springfield Dr NEIGHBORHOOD ORGANIZATIONS: Classification Corridor mobility Local mobility Surfacing 60’ 65’ R.O.W. 125’ 70’ Austin Neighborhoods Council Del Valle …
A RECOMMENDATION TO ALLOW SOME COMMERCIAL USES IN RESIDENTIAL ZONES WHEREAS current City of Austin land use separates residential homes from commercial uses, making it difficult for individuals to access services without the use of an automobile; and WHEREAS single family homes are traditionally an attractive option for families, including members that may not own or be able to drive; and WHEREAS a majority of Austin’s residential neighborhoods were built after 1960 and therefore were not designed on a walkable, grid pattern; and WHEREAS some of Austin’s most beloved, central neighborhoods (i.e., Clarksville, Hyde Park, Crestview, Bouldin) offer historic and replicable examples of how a mix of housing types and commercial uses can be compatible with neighborhood life and encourage walkability; and WHEREAS auto-centric development patterns don’t support the same kind of social interactions, neighborhood cohesion or safety via “eyes on the street” that walkable neighborhoods do; and WHEREAS the City of Austin’s Strategic Mobility Plan has identified a 50/50 mode split goal by 2039 and many personal trips are within 2.5 miles of the home, which is beyond the reach of walking; and WHEREAS walking or riding a bicycle on major arterial roads is an uncomfortable or unsafe option for many residents – particularly the young, those living with disabilities, and older adults; and WHEREAS many residents cannot access medical, counseling, pet, convenience or personal improvement services – services that support aging in place – without the support of a driver at personal expense or the support of social services; and WHEREAS many parts of the city of Austin include grocery store deserts, transit deserts and medical services deserts – with no current hospital operating east of IH-35; and WHEREAS we eliminated parking minimums across the city of Austin in order to, among other goals, allow more affordable housing to be within walking distance to small scale commercial businesses; and WHEREAS the Imagine Austin Plan included several stated livability objectives, including: ● Promote a compact and connected city, ● Development occurring in connected and pedestrian-friendly patterns supporting transit and urban lifestyles and reducing sprawl, while protecting and enhancing neighborhoods, ● Development occurring across the city in a manner friendly to families with children, seniors, and individuals with disabilities, ● Austin's unique character and local businesses being recognized as a vital part of our community, Page 1 of 3 ● Clear guidelines supporting both quality development and preservation that sustain …
A RECOMMENDATION TO ALLOW SOME COMMERCIAL USES IN RESIDENTIAL ZONES WHEREAS current City of Austin land use separates residential homes from commercial uses, making it difficult for individuals to access services without the use of an automobile; and WHEREAS single family homes are traditionally an attractive option for families, including members that may not own or be able to drive; and WHEREAS a majority of Austin’s residential neighborhoods were built after 1960 and therefore were not designed on a walkable, grid pattern; and WHEREAS some of Austin’s most beloved, central neighborhoods (i.e., Clarksville, Hyde Park, Crestview, Bouldin) offer historic and replicable examples of how a mix of housing types and commercial uses can be compatible with neighborhood life and encourage walkability; and WHEREAS auto-centric development patterns don’t support the same kind of social interactions, neighborhood cohesion or safety via “eyes on the street” that walkable neighborhoods do; and WHEREAS the City of Austin’s Strategic Mobility Plan has identified a 50/50 mode split goal by 2039 and many personal trips are within 2.5 miles of the home, which is beyond the reach of walking; and WHEREAS walking or riding a bicycle on major arterial roads is an uncomfortable or unsafe option for many residents – particularly the young, those living with disabilities, and older adults; and WHEREAS many residents cannot access medical, counseling, pet, convenience or personal improvement services – services that support aging in place – without the support of a driver at personal expense or the support of social services; and WHEREAS many parts of the city of Austin include grocery store deserts, transit deserts and medical services deserts – with no current hospital operating east of IH-35; and WHEREAS we eliminated parking minimums across the city of Austin in order to, among other goals, allow more affordable housing to be within walking distance to small scale commercial businesses; and WHEREAS the Imagine Austin Plan included several stated livability objectives, including: ● Promote a compact and connected city, ● Development occurring in connected and pedestrian-friendly patterns supporting transit and urban lifestyles and reducing sprawl, while protecting and enhancing neighborhoods, ● Development occurring across the city in a manner friendly to families with children, seniors, and individuals with disabilities, ● Austin's unique character and local businesses being recognized as a vital part of our community, Formatted: Font: 9 pt Formatted: Font: 9 pt Formatted: Font: 9 pt Formatted: Font: 9 …
ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES TUESDAY, DECEMBER 3, 2024 The Zoning and Platting Commission convened in a regular meeting on Tuesday December 3, 2024, at Austin City Hall, Council Chambers, Room 1001, 301 W. Second Street, in Austin, Texas. Chair Smith called the Zoning and Platting Commission meeting to order at 6:10 p.m. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance: Hank Smith Betsy Greenberg William Floyd Alejandra Flores Ryan Puzycki Lonny Stern Carrie Thompson Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: David Fouts Board Members/Commissioners absent: Scott Boone Felix De Portu Taylor Major PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. 1 Approve the minutes of the Zoning and Platting Commission regular meeting on November 19, 2024. The minutes from the meeting of November 19, 2024, was approved on Commissioner Puzycki’s motion, Commissioner Thompson’s second, on a 6-0-1 vote. Commissioner Flores abstained. Commissioner Fouts was off the dais. Commissioners Boone, De Portu, Fouts, and Major were absent. PUBLIC HEARINGS 13000 Harris Ridge Blvd, Harris Branch C8-2024-0094 - Parmer Resubdivision Preliminary Plan; District 7 2. Transportation Variance: Location: Owner/Applicant: Matthew Schwab (Karlin McCallen Pass, LLC) Joe Isaja, P.E. (HR Green) Agent: Approval of a Land Use Commission variance to 25-4-171(a) which Request: requires that all lots in a subdivision abut a dedicated public street and also to 25-4-153 which requires that block lengths not exceed 2,000 feet in length. Recommended Renee Johns, (512) 974-6486, renee.johns@austintexas.gov Joey de la Garza, (512) 974-2664, joey.delagarza@austintexas.gov Transportation and Public Works Department Staff Rec.: Staff: The motion to approve Staff’s recommendation to approve of a Land Use Commission variance to 25-4-171(a) which requires that all lots in a subdivision abut a dedicated public street and also to 25-4-153 which requires that block lengths not exceed 2,000 feet in length, for C8-2024-0094 - Parmer Resubdivision Preliminary Plan, located at 13000 Harris Ridge Blvd was approved on Commissioner Puzycki’s motion, Commissioner Thompson’s second, on a 6-0-1 vote. Commissioner Flores abstained. Commissioner Fouts was off the dais. Commissioners Boone, De Portu, and Major were absent. SPC-2023-0357C - North Trail Office Park; District 10 3. Site Plan - Hill Country Roadway: Location: Owner/Applicant: Bull Creek Market LLC Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: 6601 N Capital of Texas Highway NB, Bull Creek Thomson Land Engineering, LLC (Mark Roeder) To approve a Site Plan in a Hill Country Roadway overlay zone for a Professional Office Building and associated development. Recommended Randall Rouda, 512-974-3338, randall.rouda@austintexas.gov Christine …
REGULAR MEETING of the URBAN TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION TUESDAY DECEMBER 3, 2024, at 5:00pm BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS ROOM 1101 CITY HALL – 301 W 2nd St. 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)-974-3428 or natalie.leone@austintexas.gov no later than noon on Monday December 2, 2024 with the following information: name, item number(s) to speak on, telephone number, and email address. CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS/COMMISSIONERS: Heather Buffo - (District 1) Melissa Ortiz-(District 2) Arlin Alvarez-(District 3) Susan Somers, Chair-(District 4) Daniel Kavelman-(District 5) Edward Smith- (District 6) Diana Wheeler- (District 7) Justin Jacobson- (District 8) Spencer Schumacher- (District 9) Ruven Brooks, Vice Chair-(District 10) Deshon Brown- (Mayoral Appointee) AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 10 speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Urban Transportation Commission REGULAR MEETING on November 12, 2024. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. Discussion on CapMetro Rapid Line Update Presenter: Leroy Alloway 3. Discussion on Corridor Projects Status Update Presenter: Eric Bailey DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 2020 Regional Transportation Plan Presenter: Cole Kitten Facilitator: Susan Somers Presenter: Laura Dierenfield Facilitator: Spencer Schumacher COMMITTEE UPDATES 4. Discussion and recommendation on Capital Area Metropolitan Planning Organization 5. Discussion and recommendation on Congress Avenue Urban Design Initiative 6. Update from Commissioner Schumacher from the Downtown Commission regarding actions taken at the November 20, 2024 meeting 7. Update from Commissioner Wheeler from the Joint Sustainability Commission regarding actions taken at the November 20, 2024 meeting 8. Update from Commissioner Schumacher from the Bicycle Advisory Council regarding actions taken at the November 19, 2024 meeting 9. Update from Commissioner Kavelman from the Pedestrian Advisory Council regarding actions taken at the November 19, 2024 meeting 10. Update from Chair Somers from the City Council Mobility Committee regarding actions taken at the November 14, 2024 meeting …
CAMPO 2050 REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION PLAN (RTP) Urban Transportation Commission December 3, 2024 Agenda • CAMPO Planning Process • 2050 RTP Schedule • Public Outreach Schedule and Opportunities 2 12/2/2024 CAMPO Planning Process 3 Edit footer in footer tab first 12/2/2024 CAMPO Planning Process 4 Edit footer in footer tab first 12/2/2024 2050 RTP Schedule • December 9, 2024 – 1st round Public Comment period closes • December 9, 2024 - TPB Information - review fiscal limit and project list development • December 16, 2024 – TAC Information Item • February – April 2025 - 2nd round of Public Outreach with Draft Plan • March 24, 2025 - TAC Information Item – Final Plan • April 14, 2025 - TPB Information Item – Final Plan • April 28, 2025 - TAC Recommendation – Final Plan • May 12, 2025 - TPB Action – Final Plan (2050 RTP Adoption) 5 12/2/2024 Public Outreach Schedule • October - December 2024 Informing the public about the RTP process • • General outreach asking the public for their needs and values [Survey] • Public meetings in all 6 counties and online • February – April 2025 • Outreach to accompany the draft 2050 RTP • Public meetings in all 6 counties and online • Public Hearing at CAMPO TPB meeting 6 12/2/2024 Public Outreach Opportunities 7 Edit footer in footer tab first 12/2/2024 Public Outreach Opportunities Online Open House: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLujkvvUwiPEjh7E1h1qkUe1URmFMnA2rj Online Survey: bit.ly/CAMPO2050 Email comments to: CAMPO2050RTP@gmail.com Call in comments to: (512) 651-3964 Mail comments to: CAMPO 2050 Team c/o CD&P PO Box 5459 Austin, TX 78763 8 12/2/2024
CapMetro Rapid Updates December 2024 Upcoming New Services MONDAY, JANUARY 13 • Pickup Decker SPRING 2025, PENDING TESTING • Introduction of Rapid 800 Pleasant Valley and Rapid 837 Expo Center Pickup Decker 2 Project Development 3 New CapMetro Rapid Service • $65.60 million grant via FTA's Small Starts Program (~60% Federal Share) • New transit connections, particularly in east Austin • Initial phased service anticipated to begin Spring 2025 with available resources and infrastructure • Full service programmed to be implemented in 2026 Rapid 837 – Expo Center Rapid 800 – Pleasant Valley 4 Rapid 800 and 837 Initial Service Route 800 Temporary End-of-Line • Routes will initially utilize diesel vehicles • Strategic use of battery electric buses (BEBs) • Park and Ride construction is ongoing o Expo Center- 140 spaces o Goodnight Ranch – 65 spaces o Will include end-of-line charging 5 Rapid 800 and 837 Initial Service Route 837 Temporary End-of-Line • Routes will initially utilize diesel vehicles • Strategic use of battery electric buses (BEBs) • Park and Ride construction is ongoing o Expo Center- 140 spaces o Goodnight Ranch – 65 spaces o Will include end-of-line charging 6 Rapid 800 and 837 Initial Service Levels Span Daytime Frequency Late Night Frequency Weekdays 5:00am – 12:30am Saturdays 6:00am -12:00am Sundays 6:00am -11:30pm 5:00am – 10:00pm 10:00pm – 12:30am 20 minutes 30 minutes 6:00am – 8:00pm 8:00pm – 12:00am 20 minutes 30 minutes 6:00am – 7:00pm 7:00pm – 11:30pm 20 minutes 30 minutes The full vision is anticipated in 2026, with the goal of providing 10-15-minute frequency on weekdays, new Park & Rides, and zero-emission vehicles on the lines. 7 Pickup Decker • Connectivity to northeast Austin destinations • First- and last-mile connections • Proposed Rapid 800 and Rapid 837 • Routes 20, 233, 237, and 339 • No current modifications to nearby services • Service: • Weekdays: 7am – 7pm • Saturdays: 10am – 6pm • Partnership with Travis County to plan and operate service 8 Summary of Upcoming New Services MONDAY, JANUARY 13 • Pickup Decker SPRING 2025, PENDING TESTING • Introduction of Rapid 800 Pleasant Valley and Rapid 837 Expo Center 9 Thank you!
CORRIDOR PROGRAM Construction Update Urban Transportation Commission December 3, 2024 Eric Bailey, PE Deputy Director Capital Delivery Services Building the City of Austin in collaboration with the community to enrich the experience of all who live, work, and play here. 1 PROGRAM TIMELINE 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 Community Engagement Planning Design Construction City of Austin | Capital Delivery Services Department | One City, One Team, One Approach 2 CORRIDOR MOBILTY PROGRAM OVERVIEW UPCOMING HIGHLIGHTS RESOURCES • Corridor Program Construction Updates 2016 Mobility Bond website (AustinTexas.gov/2016Bond) • What’s New: Mobility Annual Plan, upcoming public engagement opportunities, press releases (AustinTexas.gov/WhatsNew) • 2016 Mobility Bond monthly e-Newsletter Construction Continues on: • Airport Blvd. – N. Lamar Blvd. to 55th St. • Burnet Rd. – Koenig Ln. to White Horse Trl. • Bike/Pedestrian improvements across corridors • Signal and Pedestrian Hybrid Beacons across corridors • William Cannon Drive – Running Water to McKinney Falls Pkwy (CAMPO grant) 2 projects going to bid in next 3 months • Burnet Road – US 183 to Mopac (advertised as 2 segments) • Slaughter Ln – Brodie to Mopac • New IDIQ for bike/ped improvements – will be used for portions of Airport Blvd, Burnet Rd and N Lamar Blvd $255M completed, in construction or awaiting notice to proceed • Bike and Pedestrian improvement projects • Signal and Pedestrian Hybrid Beacon improvement projects • Multi-modal improvement projects $100-130M in leveraged funds • Grants • Private sector development • Partnering with Local Mobility Programs for greater impact • Partnering with Utility departments for dig-once opportunities $146M in spending to Construction in 2025 COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT Communications work and outreach for the Corridor Program began in 2017. We continue to conduct outreach and respond to inquiries from all stakeholders, including property and business owners, residents, community groups, the traveling public, elected officials, and others. • Community walks • Touch-a-Truck events • Open house events • Office hours • Website updates • Corridor coffee on the couch • Newsletter updates • Business workshops • Planning letters • Meetings with impacted property owners Information has been shared through many channels, including email, mail, social media, news media, presentations, websites, and videos. • Public meetings • Social media • Media advisories • Homeowner/Neighborhood association presentations 5 AIRPORT BLVD Completed • Intersection @ Oak Springs Dr • Intersection @ Gunter St • North Lamar Blvd to 55th In construction …
CONGRESS AVENUE URBAN DESIGN INITIATIVE Urban Transportation Commission Briefing | December 3, 2024 TODAY’S TOPICS • About the CAUDI Vision Plan • Review of the full build scenario (unfunded) • Review of the proposed first phase from Cesar Chavez St. to 11th St. • 100 Block • 200, 300, 400, 600 Blocks • Rebalancing the Avenue • 500 Block • Plaza Concept • Motor Vehicle Access Changes • 700 & 800 Blocks • 900 & 1000 Block OVERVIEW of the VISION PLAN "Congress Avenue, often called the "Main Street of Texas," is one of the most iconic, historic and lively streets in Austin. The Congress Avenue Urban Design Initiative (CAUDI) envisions a transformative urban design, placemaking, and implementation strategy for Congress Avenue between Riverside Dr. and 11th St.” “The goal of this effort is to create a multifunctional complete street with a dynamic public realm that contributes to Downtown Austin's evolution as a sustainable mixed- use downtown and supports Austin's identity as a unique and iconic cultural city." FULL BUILD SCENARIO (UNFUNDED) 4 12/2/202 4 5 100 BLOCK 12/2/202 4 6 200 - 600 BLOCK 7 FULL BUILD CROSS SECTION: 200-400 & 600 BLOCKS 8 700 BLOCK 9 FULL BUILD CROSS SECTION: 700 BLOCK 10 FULL BUILD PLAZA CONCEPT: 7th ST. - 11th ST. 11 PROPOSED FIRST PHASE: CESAR CHAVEZ ST. – 11TH ST. Initial funding through the 2020 Mobility Bond Program 12 CROSS SECTION: 100 BLOCK Plan view of the proposed 100 block 13 200, 300, 400, 600 BLOCKS 14 REBALANCING THE AVENUE Funded first phase cross section at the 200, 300, 400 and 600 block. Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding. • Opens a 25-30 feet pedestrian amenity zone on both sides of Congress Avenue • Maintains left turn lanes at Cesar Chavez St., 5th St. and 6th St. • Upgrades bikeway barrier quality and consistency • Maintains ADA accessible parking or relocates it nearby • • Considers contextual factors for maintaining or adding on-street parking where necessary • Impacts 0.27% of existing downtown parking and 1.5% of on-street parking Leverages wayfinding solutions to direct people to available on and off-street parking supply Parking, Wayfinding & Street Patios 15 CROSS SECTION: 500 BLOCK Plan view of the proposed 500 block 16 PLAZA CONCEPT: 7th ST. - 11th ST. 17 MOTOR VEHICLE ACCESS Summary of Changes • Motor vehicle movements would end at 7th St. rather than …
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION Urban Transportation Commission Recommendation Number 20241203-005: Congress Avenue Urban Design Initiative WHEREAS, Congress Avenue has often been described as the “Main Street of Texas” and a place for commerce, gathering, and community; WHEREAS, initial funding for the Congress Avenue Urban Design Initiative was allocated as part of the 2020 Mobility Bond Contract with the Voters; WHEREAS, the Congress Avenue Urban Design Initiative (CAUDI) Vision Plan envisions Congress Avenue as a more human-centered, multimodal, complete street with a public plaza from 7th - 11th Street and a rebalanced complete street from Cesar Chavez - 7th Street; WHEREAS, the Phase 1 Austin Core Transportation Plan Phase I Survey results indicated residents wanted more access to downtown via biking, walking, and scootering, and preferred those modes over carpooling, ridesharing, and driving alone; D R A F T WHEREAS, TxDOT’s traffic counting station between 9th and 10th Street on Congress Ave (227HP5352) observed a 57% decrease in Annual Average Daily Traffic for motor vehicles on the segment from 8,319 in 2015 to 3,539 in 2023; WHEREAS, the Downtown street network is 1% of Austin’s overall network but accounts for 12% of all pedestrian crashes and 17% of intersection-related pedestrian crashes. WHEREAS, the 3rd Street Bike Lane sees an average of 827 bicyclists on weekends (not including traffic on Congress Ave), the highest of any bike traffic counter in Austin; WHEREAS, in Q3 2024, the Congress Ave bridge saw an average of 468 daily scooter trips, accounting for 6.5% of all scooter trips through the city; WHEREAS, the Downtown Austin Alliance found Congress Ave had an average of 12,066 pedestrian trips per day in March 2024; WHEREAS, the CAUBI plan would result in a reduction of only 0.27% of all publicly available downtown parking spaces and 1.5% of all downtown on-street parking spaces; WHEREAS, the Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Councils, Safe Streets Austin, CNU-CTX, and many other organizations have expressed their general support for the initiative and suggested changes to enhance the design; NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Urban Transportation Commission expresses its support for the Congress Avenue Urban Design Initiative (CAUDI) Vision Plan and urges the City Manager to take all action necessary to ensure full adoption of the plan; BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Urban Transportation Commission recommends the City Manager uses this opportunity to fully implement City Council Resolutions No. 20170622-033 and 20091119-070 to implement a Civlovia …
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION Urban Transportation Commission Recommendation Number 20241203-005: Congress Avenue Urban Design Initiative WHEREAS, Congress Avenue has often been described as the “Main Street of Texas” and a place for commerce, gathering, and community; WHEREAS, initial funding for the Congress Avenue Urban Design Initiative was allocated as part of the 2020 Mobility Bond Contract with the Voters; WHEREAS, the Congress Avenue Urban Design Initiative (CAUDI) Vision Plan envisions Congress Avenue as a more human-centered, multimodal, complete street with a public plaza from 7th - 11th Street and a rebalanced complete street from Cesar Chavez - 7th Street; WHEREAS, the Phase 1 Austin Core Transportation Plan Phase I Survey results indicated residents wanted more access to downtown via biking, walking, and scootering, and preferred those modes over carpooling, ridesharing, and driving alone; WHEREAS, TxDOT’s traffic counting station between 9th and 10th Street on Congress Ave (227HP5352) observed a 57% decrease in Annual Average Daily Traffic for motor vehicles on the segment from 8,319 in 2015 to 3,539 in 2023; WHEREAS, the Downtown Austin Alliance found Congress Ave had an average of 12,066 pedestrian trips per day in March 2024; WHEREAS, the 3rd Street Bike Lane sees an average of 827 bicyclists on weekends (not including traffic on Congress Ave), the highest of any bike traffic counter in Austin; WHEREAS, in Q3 2024, the Congress Ave bridge saw an average of 468 daily scooter trips, accounting for 6.5% of all scooter trips through the city; WHEREAS, the Downtown street network is 1% of Austin’s overall network but accounts for 12% of all pedestrian crashes and 17% of intersection-related pedestrian crashes. WHEREAS, the CAUDI plan would result in a reduction of only 0.27% of all publicly available downtown parking spaces and 1.5% of all downtown on-street parking spaces; WHEREAS, the Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Councils, Safe Streets Austin, CNU-CTX, and many other organizations have expressed their general support for the initiative and suggested changes to enhance the design; NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Urban Transportation Commission expresses its support for the Congress Avenue Urban Design Initiative (CAUDI) Vision Plan and urges the City Manager to take all action necessary to ensure full adoption of the plan; BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Urban Transportation Commission recommends the City Manager uses this opportunity to fully implement City Council Resolutions No. 20170622-033 and 20091119-070 to implement a Civlovia on Congress Avenue as a …
SPECIAL CALLED MEETING OF THE RESOURCE MANAGEMENT COMMISSION December 3, 2024 6:00 p.m. Austin Energy Headquarters; 1st Floor; Shudde Fath Conference Room 4815 Mueller Blvd, Austin, Texas 78723 Some members of the Resource Management Commission maybe participating by videoconference. 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 contact Natasha Goodwin, at Natasha.Goodwin@austinenergy.com or 512-322-6505. AGENDA Members: Louis Stone, Chair Paul Robbins, Vice Chair Charlotte Davis Trey Farmer GeNell Gary Martin Luecke Dino Sasaridis Chelsey Scaffidi Raphael Schwartz Alison Silverstein Vacant CALL MEETING TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 5 speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 1. Approval of a recommendation on Austin Energy's Resource, Generation, and Climate Protection Plan. 2. Discussion and recommend the Resource Management Commission bylaw change asking the Austin City Council to expand its purview to advise on issues related to natural gas utilities. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair access. If requiring Sign Language Interpreters or alternative formats, please give notice at least 2 days (48 hours) before the meeting date. Please call Natasha Goodwin at Austin Energy, at (512) 322-6505 or email Natasha.Goodwin@austinenergy.com for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Resource Management Commission, please contact Natasha Goodwin at Austin Energy, at 512-322- 6505 or email Natasha.Goodwin@austinenergy.com .
Austin Energy Generation Across Texas Wind Solar Natural Gas Coal Nuclear Biomass Because Austin Energy participates in the ERCOT market, it’s critical for us to recognize and adapt to changes and trends in this system. Right now, we’re seeing a dramatic change to ERCOT’s power supply mix. Significant growth in wind, solar and battery energy storage; energy demand increases; transmission issues; and retirements of coal and gas generation are leading to fluctuating prices and significant changes in the way power is balanced to meet Texas’ energy needs. ERCOT Demand Growth There are two key factors in the energy landscape — supply and demand. Supply must meet demand, so predicting future demand is crucial for planning resources. ERCOT expects power demand to increase going forward. According to ERCOT’s 2023 forecast numbers, which we incorporated into our modeling, peak energy use increases from 83 gigawatts (GW) in 2025 to 99 GW in 2035. 14 | Austin Energy Resource, Generation and Climate Protection Plan to 2035 Return to Table of Contents Predicting future demand helps ERCOT plan how to meet the growing needs of the system. For Austin Energy, this helps us better understand the market while we outline future resource strategies to meet our customer and system needs. New Generation and Retirements in ERCOT On the supply side of the energy equation is generation. ERCOT expects significant growth in this area as well. Following the national trend, many of these proposed new generation projects in ERCOT are renewable energy sources. While these sources provide clean energy, their weather-dependent nature has led to growing operational and reliability risks. Meanwhile, a significant portion of older power plants in the ERCOT market are nearing the end of their operational life. ERCOT also manages retirements to ensure grid reliability, potentially intervening to keep critical plants online when absolutely necessary. As ERCOT works to balance supply and demand on the statewide system, it’s important for Austin Energy to factor that information into our resource planning. The 2035 Plan incorporates the most up-to-date, official information related to announced plant additions and retirements from ERCOT. This gives us one look to the future for the modeling process. ERCOT and Transmission Congestion Because many new generation sources are located far from the end users, ERCOT is seeing a significant increase in transmission congestion. When transmission lines need to transport more power than they can carry, they can become overloaded, causing …
» Affordability — Stakeholders continued to talk about equity in their affordability discussions. The concept of energy burden should be considered when looking at affordability. » Reliability — Predictability is just as important as reliability, especially with the understanding that perfect power isn’t attainable. Though 100% reliability may not be possible, there are those for whom energy supply is critically important, like those with medical needs. • Workshop #2 — Building Foundational Understanding The second stakeholder workshop had two main goals: to provide an introduction to the ERCOT market and have Dr. Michael Webber with the University of Texas at Austin provide his expert insight into energy market trends, resource options and potential risks and tradeoffs. Some top themes from the ERCOT 101 presentation included: » By law, Austin Energy is bound to the ERCOT market and its rules. » The ERCOT market, like any market, has benefits and risks. Decisions made in the marketplace have tradeoffs. » Decisions in the 2035 Plan will affect what tools are available to maximize benefits and minimize risks in the ERCOT market. Some top themes from Dr. Webber’s presentation included: » Electric utilities, Austin Energy included, need to prepare for an era of unprecedented electricity consumption. and carbon management. » “Do your best, clean up the rest” — through a combination of efficiency, electrification » The key lens through which energy options should be considered: trade-offs. The group was able to ask presenters questions and dive deeper into the topics. • Workshop #3 — Input on Values and Objectives The main focus of the third stakeholder workshop was the Resource Planning Trade-offs Exercise. This exercise allowed participants to highlight the trade-offs they were comfortable making around the values of reliability, affordability and environmental sustainability. Participants prioritized the three values with scores ranging from 5 to 10, with 10 being the highest priority. After prioritizing the values, participants held group discussions to hear from each other. Then, they reallocated their priorities if they wanted. The score range shows the lowest and highest ranking a value received. Here are the results of the exercise: Value Reliability Affordability Environmental Sustainability 9.08 7.91 7.95 9.21 7.91 7.82 8 to 10 7 to 10 6 to 10 Original Allocation Reallocation Score Range The exercise showed that, across the board, reliability was the community’s top priority. The discussion around objectives also started in Workshop #3. Participants filled out a …
Broadening the Picture with Ascend Analytics’ Portfolios Along with Austin Energy’s model and analysis, we also contracted with Ascend Analytics to get additional portfolios and broader insights. They use a different type of model, which gives different outputs. With our approach, the resource mixes are human designed while in Ascend’s approach, those mixes are computer designed. For example, we can tell Ascend’s model that we want a portfolio that achieves carbon-free by 2035, hits a 65% renewable energy target by 2027 and has sufficient local resources to minimize the risk of load zone price separation. The model uses this information to forecast a lowest-cost solution within those parameters. We are then able to compare the outputs from Ascend’s modeling to our results and use the combined information to find better resource mixes. Another advantage with Ascend is the ability to generate a range of expected outcomes instead of a single data point. They do this by running their portfolios through 100 future situations to generate a range of outcomes. This range includes the average outcome as well as the 5th and 95th percentiles to represent the outer edge possibilities. This is helpful in understanding uncertainty and the significance of variability in events. Refining the Information and Portfolios With all the scenarios and sensitivities in the modeling analysis, we are able to study dozens of approaches to meeting the community’s energy needs. Based on that analysis, Austin Energy worked with the EUC to fine-tune four additional portfolios. We wanted to maximize strengths and resolve issues. For example, we talked with the EUC about the number we used for transmission import capacity. As a baseline in the model, we included ERCOT’s information on future transmission projects and upgrades. This includes all known projects for Austin Energy as well as every other transmission provider in ERCOT. This information, though, only goes out five years. We know we’ll still add in projects and upgrades beyond that window. In discussion with the EUC, we decided to add more import capacity as we enhance the modeling to account for that continued work. These are the refined portfolios: Portfolio Description Porfolio #14 Porfolio #15 Porfolio #16 This portfolio maxed out DSM projections and then added in just enough local storage and natural gas peaker units to reach near-term local reliability. It included increased transmission capacity. This portfolio was similar to #12 except with increased transmission capacity, DSM …
RMC Gen Plan Recommendations 1. Consider Leasing Combustion Turbines – AE is concerned that it cannot economically operate without some level of new combustion turbines in the service territory. AE has shown that lack of local generation has raised the cost of imported power because of transmission line constraints. Environmentalists are concerned about carbon emissions and air pollution. Some have also criticized new turbines as a potential stranded investment, where machinery mortgaged over 30 years may not be needed if cleaner technology takes its place. RMC should recommend AE consider the option of leasing instead of owning Combustion Turbines until new transmission lines are built. 2. Require Heat Pump Water Heaters in Building Energy Code By October 1, 2025 – Austin Energy has ignored requiring heat pump water heaters for all-electric homes as a performance option in the energy building code. RMC has passed a resolution asking this to be considered. Rather than delay the current energy code amendments from being passed by Council, RMC should recommend that a new (smaller) process be created for this specific item. There are large savings to be had from this measure, making it worth the effort. 3. Passive House Initiative Beginning October 1, 2025 – A resolution RMC passed last March asking for a pilot program for passive affordable housing has yet to be acted on. We are asking for a date certain for this program to begin. 4. Battery/Virtual Power Plant Program Beginning on October 1, 2025 – Austin Energy has at least 10 MW of Residential energy storage batteries, but does not coordinate their use to lower summer and winter peak demand. AE should have a pilot program in place by October 1 to make use of this and other DSM technologies as a Virtual Power Plant. 5. Reinforce Demand-Side Resources Goals (from Electric Utility Commission and AE) Percent Renewable Energy Goal: 73% renewable energy as a percentage of load by 2030. This goal will include both local and non-local renewable resources. Solar Goal: Austin Energy will plan to reach at least 205 MWs by 2027, and at least 431 MW of installed local solar capacity by 2035 — including 160 MW of existing capacity. Efficiency/Demand Response Goals: An economically achievable goal of at least 360 MW of peak efficiency savings and 269 MW of demand response peak savings by 2035. Thermal Storage Goal: At least 40 MW of local thermal …
Resource Management Commission Resolution 20241203-XX on Austin Energy Resource, Generation and Climate Protection Plan WHEREAS, on August 8, 2019, the Austin City Council adopted a resolution declaring a climate emergency and calling “for an immediate emergency mobilization to restore a safe climate” and directing the city manager to take a number of steps to accelerate local greenhouse gas emissions reductions, including from Austin Energy; and WHEREAS, in 2020, the Austin City Council adopted the Austin Energy Resource, Generation and Climate Protection Plan to 2030, which states that “Austin Energy will maintain an energy supply portfolio sufficient to offset customer demand while eliminating carbon and other pollutant emissions from its electric generation facilities as rapidly as feasible within the limitations set by the Austin City Council.” and states that “and all generation resources will be carbon-free by 2035;” and WHEREAS, the Austin Energy Resource, Generation and Climate Protection Plan to 2030 also states that “Austin Energy will no longer purchase, contract for or build long-term generation or storage resources that emit new carbon”; and WHEREAS, in 2021, the Austin City Council adopted the Austin Climate Equity Plan, which includes community-wide greenhouse gas reduction goals to achieve net-zero emissions by 2040, with about 75% reduction by 2030; and WHEREAS, electrification is a key strategy for reducing and eliminating greenhouse gas emissions in many sectors and Carbon-Free electricity is needed to achieve those goals; and WHEREAS, on June 8, 2023, the Austin City Council adopted a resolution endorsing the Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty and a plan for “transitioning to a 100 percent clean energy economy, phase out fossil fuel production, and invest in communities on the frontlines of environmental injustice;” and WHEREAS, ground level ozone and particulate matter air pollution in the Austin region already exceed the health-based standards set by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and CAPCOG has identified that increased NOx emissions from electric generating units, including Austin Energy's power plants, as highly correlated with high local ozone measurements; and WHEREAS, the Austin Energy Resource, Generation and Climate Protection Plan to 2030 references an affordability goal and affordability remains important to many customers, but the workshops that Austin Energy hosted as part of this process to update the Austin Energy Resource, Generation and Climate Protection Plan revealed that a large majority of participants are supportive of allowing rate increases beyond the current goal of two percent per year, so long as …
Draft Resolution on Austin Energy Generation Plan WHEREAS, the Resource Management Commission of the City of Austin has participated in the review and development of a proposed generation plan for Austin Energy that will be a guiding document through 2035; and WHEREAS, the final document will be pivotal in development and implementation of clean energy programs that allow the utility to greatly reduce and possibly eliminate carbon emissions and air pollution while saving consumers money at the same time; and WHEREAS, some parts of the draft generation plan can be improved; NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Commission make the following recommendations to City Council to modify the generation plan. 1. Leasing Instead of Owning Combustion Turbines: To avoid both stranded investment of new combustion turbines that may not be used much beyond 2035, and to avoid increased cost of importing electricity until such time as transmission line upgrades are made, Council should consider leasing instead of owning combustion turbines. 2. Require Heat Pump Water Heaters in Building Energy Code: The Commission is on record recommending Council require heat pump water heaters for all-electric homes as a performance option in the energy building code because of the huge energy savings. A building code amendment process should take place, with implementation no later than October 1, 2025. 3. Passive House Pilot Program: The Commission is on record recommending Council create a pilot program for passive affordable housing. This should begin no later than October 1, 2025. 4. Battery/Virtual Power Plant Program: The Commission recommends that Council implement a pilot program to make use of batteries and other Demand Response technologies. This should begin October 1, 2025. 5. Goals for Renewable Energy and Demand-Side Programs The Commission recommends Council adopt the following clean energy goals: • 73% renewable energy as a percentage of load by 2030, including both local and non-local renewable resources. • at least 205 MWs of local solar energy by 2027, and at least 431 MW of installed local solar capacity by 2035 (including 160 MW of existing capacity). • at least 360 MW of peak efficiency savings and 269 MW of demand response peak savings by 2035. • at least 40 MW of local thermal storage by 2030 and at least 50 MW of local thermal storage by 2035. At least one thermal storage installation should be targeted at a grocery store or food processing plants. 6. …
Natural Gas Bylaw Amendments Our original language for the amendments were: (D) Review and Analyze: (5) issues concerning natural gas utilities in Austin, including fair and equitable rates and bills, energy efficiency and renewable energy programs, environmental issues related to utility system operation, assistance to low-income customers, progress on the City of Austin’s Climate Equity Plan, and franchise negotiations. (E) Advise the city council: (6) natural gas utility matters, including: fair and equitable rates and bills that minimize consumer costs, cost-effective energy efficiency programs; cost-effective renewable energy programs; research and development of new technologies for energy efficiency and renewable energy; programs that reduce the burden on low income households; gas utility progress on the City of Austin’s Climate Equity Plan; and renewal of franchises with natural gas utilities that improve the City’s financial position and align with the City’s community values. The City staff requested revisions, and the following language was created: 5. Recommendations for the natural gas utility ratemaking, franchise agreement priorities, and operational policies for which the City has regulatory authority. 6. Regarding recommendations for the natural gas utility ratemaking, franchise agreement priorities, and operational policies for which the City has regulatory authority.
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION Resource Management Commission Recommendation No. 20241203-001 Recommendation on Austin Energy’s Resource, Generation, and Climate Protection Plan WHEREAS, the Resource Management Commission of the City of Austin has participated in the review and development of a proposed generation plan for Austin Energy that will be a guiding document through 2035; and WHEREAS, the final document will be pivotal in development and implementation of clean energy programs that allow the utility to greatly reduce and possibly eliminate carbon emissions and air pollution while saving consumers money at the same time; and WHEREAS, some parts of the draft generation plan can be improved; NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Commission make the following recommendations to City Council to modify the generation plan. 1. Leasing Instead of Owning Combustion Turbines: To avoid both stranded investment of new combustion turbines that may not be used much beyond 2035, and to avoid increased cost of importing electricity until such time as transmission line upgrades are made, Council should consider leasing instead of owning combustion turbines. 2. Require Heat Pump Water Heaters in Building Energy Code: The Commission is on record recommending Council require heat pump water heaters for all-electric homes as a performance option in the energy building code because of the huge energy savings. A building code amendment process should take place, with implementation no later than October 1, 2025. 3. Battery/Virtual Power Plant Program: The Commission recommends that Council implement a pilot program to make use of batteries and other Demand Response technologies. This should begin October 1, 2025, and target a size of 10 MW by October 1, 2026. 4. Goals for Renewable Energy and Demand-Side Programs The Commission recommends Council adopt the following clean energy goals: • 70% renewable energy as a percentage of load by 2030, including both local and non-local renewable resources. • at least 205 MWs of local solar energy by 2027, and at least 431 MW of installed local solar capacity by 2035 (including 160 MW of existing capacity). • at least 400 MW of peak efficiency savings and 300 MW of demand response peak savings in both summer and winter by 2035 with 2027 interim goals are at least 132 MW of energy efficiency and 78 MW of summer and winter demand response. • at least 40 MW of local thermal storage by 2030 and at least 50 MW of local thermal storage by …
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION Resource Management Commission Recommendation No. 20241203-001 Recommendation on Austin Energy’s Resource, Generation, and Climate Protection Plan WHEREAS, the Resource Management Commission of the City of Austin has participated in the review and development of a proposed generation plan for Austin Energy that will be a guiding document through 2035; and WHEREAS, the final document will be pivotal in development and implementation of clean energy programs that allow the utility to greatly reduce and possibly eliminate carbon emissions and air pollution while saving consumers money at the same time; and WHEREAS, some parts of the draft generation plan can be improved; NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Commission make the following recommendations to City Council to modify the generation plan. 1. Leasing Instead of Owning Combustion Turbines: To avoid both stranded investment of new combustion turbines that may not be used much beyond 2035, and to avoid increased cost of importing electricity until such time as transmission line upgrades are made, Council should consider leasing instead of owning combustion turbines. 2. Require Heat Pump Water Heaters in Building Energy Code: The Commission is on record recommending Council require heat pump water heaters for all-electric homes as a performance option in the energy building code because of the huge energy savings. A building code amendment process should take place, with implementation no later than October 1, 2025. 3. Battery/Virtual Power Plant Program: The Commission recommends that Council implement a pilot program to make use of batteries and other Demand Response technologies. This should begin October 1, 2025, and target a size of 10 MW by October 1, 2026. 4. Goals for Renewable Energy and Demand-Side Programs The Commission recommends Council adopt the following clean energy goals: • 70% renewable energy as a percentage of load by 2030, including both local and non-local renewable resources. • at least 205 MWs of local solar energy by 2027, and at least 431 MW of installed local solar capacity by 2035 (including 160 MW of existing capacity). • at least 400 MW of peak efficiency savings and 300 MW of demand response peak savings in both summer and winter by 2035 with 2027 interim goals are at least 132 MW of energy efficiency and 78 MW of summer and winter demand response. • at least 40 MW of local thermal storage by 2030 and at least 50 MW of local thermal storage by …
