ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION 20250903-002 Date: September 3, 2025 Subject: The Clovis at McKinney Falls SP-2024-0202D Location: 6507 McKinney Falls Parkway, Austin, Texas 78744 Motion by: Mariana Krueger Seconded by: Jennifer Bristol WHEREAS, the Environmental Commission recognizes the applicant is requesting to vary from LDC 25-8-342 to allow fill 8 feet to 15 feet; and WHEREAS, the Environmental Commission recognizes the site is located in Cottonmouth Creek Watershed, Suburban Classification, Desired Development Zone; and WHEREAS, the Environmental Commission recognizes that Staff recommends the variance with the following conditions: 1. Contain the fill with an engineered structural retaining wall. 2. Parking lot trees (1.5” caliper from ECM Appendix F) within 50 ft. radius of all parking spaces. THEREFORE, the Environmental Commission recommends the variance request with the following Environmental Commission conditions: 1. Have a five-year tree management plan 2. Utilize 609-S native seed planting, Blackland prairie grasses, and pollinator plants in green space areas, especially along the driveway and slopes 3. Utilize Dark Sky, bird-friendly, downcast lighting throughout the property, including warm-hue outdoor lighting 4. Incorporate pedestrian, bike, and multi-modal design into the property driveways to allow for greater and safer accessibility to roadways VOTE 7-0 For: Jennifer Bristol, Mariana Krueger, Richard Brimer, Isabella Changsut, Justin Fleury, Martin Luecke, David Sullivan Against: None Abstain: None Recuse: None Absent: Hanna Cofer, Annie Fierro, Ashika Ganguly, Haris Qureshi Approved By: Jennifer Bristol, Environmental Commission Chair
HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION 20250903-010 Date: September 3, 2025 Subject: National Register Applications at State Board of Review, Texas Historical Commission Motioned By: Vice-Chair Evans Seconded By: Commissioner McWhorter Recommendation Recommend approval of the National Register of Historic Places nomination of the Montopolis Negro School at 500 Montopolis Drive to the State Board of Review. Vote: 9-0 For: Chair Heimsath, Vice-Chair Evans, Commissioners Acton, Alvarez, Grogan, Koch, McWhorter, Rice, and Taniguchi Against: None Absent: Commissioner Larosche Attest: Kalan Contreras Historic Preservation Officer City of Austin Planning Department 1 of 1
HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION 20250903-012 Date: September 3, 2025 Subject: Nomination to Rally Austin Board of Directors Recommendation Nominate Bradford Patterson for a second three-year term on the Rally Austin board of directors. Motioned By: Vice-Chair Roxanne Evans Seconded By: Commissioner Trey McWhorter Vote: 9-0 in favor For: Chair Heimsath, Vice-Chair Evans, Commissioners Acton, Alvarez, Grogan, Koch, McWhorter, Rice, and Taniguchi Against: None Absent: Commissioner Larosche Attest: Kalan Contreras Historic Preservation Officer City of Austin Planning Department 1 of 1
From: To: Subject: Date: Attachments: Historic Preservation Office FW: PR 25-088150 - 2514 Wooldridge Drive Wednesday, September 3, 2025 1:41:40 PM 2512 Wooldridge Dr.png 2515 McCallum.png You don't often get email from Learn why this is important External Email - Exercise Caution Subject: PR 25-088150 - 2514 Wooldridge Drive Sofia Wagner Historic Landmark Commission Hearing date September 3, 2025 I object to the application to demolish 2514 Wooldridge Dr. This property was recently purchased by a developer, Hanford (Hank) & Yvette Farrell who own the adjacent home, located at 2512 Wooldridge Dr. (photo attached), and the property directly behind 2514, which is 2515 McCallum (photo attached). The property next door, 2512 Woodridge Dr is also a candidate for historical preservation as it was likely built in the 1930s, around the same time as 2514 Wooldridge. Mr. Farrell is the founder of RPM Living Investments, LLC which is a multifamily management company. Mr. Farrell intends to tear down both of these historical homes in favor of a larger scale property, potentially for multi-family purposes. It is my understanding he intends to build a subsurface 6 car garage. Demolition of this historic home (and 2512 Wooldridge) would be detrimental to the character of our neighborhood, creating a loss in continuity of the street and a tremendous loss to the charm of our neighborhood. This property certainly has community value as it showcases the style of home during the 1930s and defines the character of the Pemberton neighborhood. This home is a historical artifact of Central Austin’s early development. Its demolition by a developer would prioritize short-term profit over preserving Austin’s unique history. In addition, this property and the adjacent 2512 Wooldridge are diagonally across the street from my residence which is on the Shoal Creek greenbelt. Following underground work with the drainage systems in the vicinity and recent rains, I have experienced water run off that is impacting the integrity of my property. I am concerned about demolition and rebuilding of a larger/more expansive home or multi-family units with underground garages that may cause irreparable harm or loss to my property. We have already experienced loss of a portion of our property, as have other neighbors on the street, and a demolition and new build of this magnitude could cause further damage. I respectfully request the application for demolition be denied. Johnny Mansour 2503 Wooldridge Drive Austin, Texas, 78703 CAUTION: This is …
ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION REGULAR CALLED MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, September 3, 2025 The Environmental Commission convened in a Regular meeting on Wednesday, September 3, 2025, at 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Drive in Austin, Texas. Chair Bristol called the Environmental Commission Meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Jennifer Bristol, Mariana Krueger, Richard Brimer, Justin Fleury, Martin Luecke, David Sullivan Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Isabella Changsut, Commissioners Absent: Hanna Cofer, Annie Fierro, Ashika Ganguly, Haris Qureshi PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Environmental Commission Regular Meeting on August 20th, 2025 The minutes of the Environmental Commission Regular Meeting on August 20th, 2025 were approved on Commissioner Sullivan’s motion, Commissioner Brimer’s second on a 6-0 vote. Commissioners Cofer, Fierro, Ganguly, and Qureshi were absent. Commissioner Krueger was off the dais. PUBLIC HEARINGS 2. Name: The Clovis at McKinney Falls, SP-2024-0202D Applicant: Jake Brown; LDG Development, LLC Location: 6507 McKinney Falls Parkway, Austin, Texas 78744 Council District: N/A - Extra Territorial Jurisdiction Staff: Mohamad Abdulkader, Senior Environmental Review Specialist, Development Services Department; 512-974-6303; Mohamad.abdulkader@austintexas.gov Applicant request: Variance request is as follows: Request to vary from LDC 25-8-342 to allow fill 8 feet to 15 feet. 1 Staff Recommendation: Staff recommended with conditions Speakers: Mohamad Abdulkader, DSD J Segura, Engineer for the project A motion to close the public hearing passed on Commissioner Bristol’s motion, Commissioner Sullivan’s second, on a 7-0 vote. Commissioners Cofer, Fierro, Ganguly, and Qureshi were absent. A motion to recommend the Clovis at McKinney Falls variance request with conditions passed on Commissioner Krueger’s motion, Commissioner Bristol’s second on a 7 –0 vote. Commissioners Cofer, Fierro, Ganguly, and Qureshi were absent. DISCUSSION ITEMS 3. Presentation on Austin’s reservoirs monitoring and management efforts — Brent Bellinger, Conservation Program Supervisor, Watershed Protection Department Item conducted as posted. No action taken. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS None ADJOURNMENT Chair Bristol adjourned the meeting at 8:23 pm without objection. The minutes from the September 3, 2025 regular meeting were approved at the September 17, 2025 meeting on Commissioner Krueger’s motion, Commissioner Sullivan’s second on a 6-0 vote. Commissioners Changsut and Ganguly were absent. Commissioners Qureshi and Luecke were off the dais. 2
COMMISSION FOR WOMEN MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, September 3, 2025 Commission for Women Regular Meeting Minutes Wednesday, September 3, 2025 The Commission for Women convened in a regular meeting on Wednesday, September 3rd, 2025, at City Hall, 301 W 2nd Street, Austin, TX. Chair Bullard called the Commission for Women regular meeting to order at 12:04 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Becky Bullard, Chair Alexandria Anderson Katrina Scheihing Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Vanessa Bissereth Angela Harris Rabia Shaik Jocelyn Tau Shaimaa Zayan Fernanda Veloz-Salas PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Commission for Women regular meeting on August 6, 2025. The minutes from the meeting of August 6, 2025, were approved on Commissioner Scheihing’s motion, Commissioner Veloz Salas’ second on a 7-0 vote. Vice Chair Tau and Commissioner Anderson were off the dais. Commissioner Melendez was absent. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. Presentation regarding Divine Mama Strength by Maxine Eiland. The presentation was made by Maxine Eiland, Owner, Divine Mama Strength. 1 COMMISSION FOR WOMEN MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, September 3, 2025 3. Discussion regarding the draft Joint Inclusion Committee’s Recommendation to Council regarding the Office of Community Liaison. Discussed. WORKING GROUP UPDATES 4. Update from the Recognition Working Group regarding meetings held and discussions about changing the event to a biannual event. Withdrawn. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 5. Approve changes to the scope of work and membership of the Recognition Working Group. The motion to approve changing the Recognition Event from an annual to biennial, occurring every two years, event was approved on Commissioner Anderson’s motion, Commissioner Scheihing’s second, on a 9-0 vote. Commissioner Melendez was absent. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Discussion and action regarding forming a Working Group on Maternal Health Update on SBA Grant for the BBB – Women’s Entrepreneurship Discussion regarding the Texas Legislature’s Bathroom Bill and Abortion Pill Ban Discussion and action regarding the Office of Community Liaison Recommendation Chair Bullard adjourned the meeting at 12:50 p.m. without objection. The minutes were approved at the October 1, 2025, meeting on Commissioner Scheihing’s motion, Commissioner Veloz Salas’ second, on a 6-0 vote. Commissioners Anderson, Bissereth, Shaik, and Zayan were absent. 2
HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION Wednesday, September 3rd, 2025, 6:00 p.m. City Hall Council Chambers 301 W. 2nd St., Austin, TX 78701 COMMISSION MEMBERS: X Ben Heimsath, (D-8) Chair X Roxanne Evans (D-2), Vice Chair X VAC VACANT (D-1) Jeffrey Acton (Mayor) X Kevin Koch (D-3) Judah Rice (D-4) X X Harmony Grogan (D-5) AB Carl Larosche (D-6) X Jaime Alvarez (D-7) X Bat Taniguchi (D-9) X Trey McWhorter (D-10) APPROVED MINUTES CALL TO ORDER: 6:00 p.m. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first (10) speakers who register to speak before the meeting will be allocated three minutes to speak about an item(s) that is not posted on the agenda. Meghan King spoke on Preservation Austin updates. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Historic Landmark Commission regular meeting on August 6, 2025. MOTION: Approve the minutes per passage of the consent agenda on a motion by Vice- Chair Evans. Commissioner McWhorter seconded the motion. Vote: 9-0. The motion passed. PUBLIC HEARINGS/DISCUSSION AND ACTION Historic Zoning Applications 2. 3. PR-2025-041615 – 607 E. 38th St. Council District 9 Proposal: Commission-initiated historic zoning. (Postponed by applicant on August 6, 2025) Applicant: Historic Landmark Commission City Staff: Austin Lukes, Historic Preservation Office, 512-978-0766 Staff Recommendation: Do not grant historic zoning, as the property does not meet two criteria for designation. Strongly encourage rehabilitation and adaptive reuse or relocation, then material salvage and reuse, but release the demolition permit upon completion of a City of Austin Documentation Package. Charles d’Harcourt spoke in favor of historic zoning. Jorge Alzaga spoke in opposition to historic zoning. MOTION: Close the public hearing and release the demolition permit upon completion of a City of Austin Documentation Package on a motion by Commissioner Koch. Commissioner Acton seconded the motion. Vote: 9-0. The motion passed. C14H-2025-0086 – 1712 Rio Grande St. Reed House Council District 9 Proposal: Applicant-initiated historic zoning Applicant: Dave Anderson City Staff: Kalan Contreras, Historic Preservation Office, 512-974-2727 Staff Recommendation: Grant the proposed zoning change to add historic landmark combining district zoning (H) to the base zoning. Tere O’Connell spoke in favor of historic zoning. Robin Shepherd spoke in favor of historic zoning. MOTION: Close the public hearing on a motion by Commissioner Koch. Commissioner Acton seconded the motion. Vote 9-0. The motion passed. MOTION: Approve the historic zoning application per staff recommendation on a motion by Commissioner Koch. Commissioner Acton seconded the motion. Vote: 9-0. The motion …
REGULAR MEETING OF THE URBAN TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 2, 2025, AT 5:00 PM BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS ROOM 1101 AUSTIN CITY HALL, 301 W 2ND STREET AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the Urban Transportation Commission may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch- atxn-live. Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely by telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation. To register please call or email the staff liaison in advance at (512)-974-3428 or natalie.leone@austintexas.gov no later than noon on Friday August 29, 2025, with the following information: name, item number(s) to speak on, telephone number, and email address. CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS/COMMISSIONERS: Heather Buffo - (District 1) Vacant – (District 2) Arlin Alvarez-(District 3) Susan Somers, Chair-(District 4) Daniel Kavelman, Parliamentarian -(District 5) Kevin Chen- (District 6) Varun Prasad- (District 7) Justin Jacobson- (District 8) Spencer Schumacher, Vice Chair- (District 9) Joshua Sorin – (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 August 5, 2025. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. Discussion and presentation regarding the Integrated Bond Program Development and Delivery Plan. Presenter: Eric Bailey, Deputy Director, Capital Delivery Services 3. Discussion and presentation regarding the CapMetro 2035 Transit Plan and Metro Rapid Presenter: Melissa Ortiz, CapMetro 4. Discussion and presentation regarding the Climate Pollution Reduction Grant Overview and Update Presenter: Kristin Pipkin, Transportation and Public Works DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 5. Discussion and approval of a Right of Way Vacation for 1109 S Lamar Boulevard. Presenter: Christopher Bueckert, Transportation and Public Works 6. Discussion and approval of a Right of Way Vacation for 1200 W Gibson Street. Presenter: Christopher Bueckert, Transportation and Public Works 7. Establish a Working Group to update the by-laws of the Urban Transportation Commission. Facilitator: Spencer Schumacher 8. Discussion and possible action regarding an appointment to the Downtown Commission (one vacancy). Facilitator: Susan Somers COMMITTEE UPDATES 9. Update from Commissioner Prasad from the Joint Sustainability …
Regular Meeting of the African American Resource Advisory Commission Tuesday, September 2, 2025, 5:30PM African American Cultural and Heritage Facility 912 E 11th St Austin, Texas 78702 Some members of the African American Resource Advisory Commission 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 or in-person, call or email Nekaybaw Watson, 512-974-2562, nekaybaw.watson@austintexas.gov. CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS/COMMISSIONERS: Daryl Horton, Chair Alexandria Anderson Sophia Dozier Kyron Hayes Nelson Linder Antonio Ross Greg Smith CALL TO ORDER Dr. Chiquita Eugene, Vice Chair Roger Davis Joi Harden Antony Jackson Justin Parsons Mueni Rudd Emmy Weisberg AGENDA PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL 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 African American Resource Advisory Commission Regular Meeting on August 5, 2025. STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. 3. Staff briefing by George Maldonado, Project Manager, Parks and Recreation Department regarding the updates to the Millennium Youth Entertainment Complex. Staff briefing from David Alcorta, Paraprofessional, Communications and Public Information Office (CPIO) and Houmma Garba, Community Engagement Consultant, CPIO regarding CPIO’s and Homeland Security and Emergency Management’s (HSEM) new emergency language access plan. DISCUSSION ITEMS 4. 5. 6. Presentation from Cydney Washington-Moore, Senior Project Manager, South by Southwest (SXSW) regarding community engagement initiatives for the African American community in Austin. Update regarding the August JIC meeting budget priorities and recommendations to council as they relate to African American Austinites. Discussion regarding a potential Recommendation to Council to revamp the Community Liaison Office. 7. Discussion regarding the 2026 Annual Meeting Schedule DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 8. Discuss and approve the date, time, location and subjects of a 2025 African American Resource Advisory Commission Retreat. 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 …
African American Resource Advisory Commission Minutes August 5, 2025 African American Resource Advisory Commission Regular Meeting Minutes Tuesday, August 5, 2025 The African American Resource Advisory Commission convened in a regular meeting on Tuesday, August 5, 2025, at the African American Cultural and Heritage Facility at 912 E 11th St, in Austin, Texas. Chair Horton called the African American Resources Advisory Commission Meeting to order at 5:41 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Daryl Horton, Chair Roger Davis Nelson Linder Justin Parsons Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Alexandria Anderson Sophia Dozier Joi Harden Kyron Hayes Mueni Rudd Greg Smith PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the African American Resource Advisory Commission Regular Meeting on June 3, 2025. The minutes were approved on Commissioner Parsons’ motion, Commissioner Linder’s second, on an 8-0 vote. Commissioners Davis and Rudd were off the dais. Vice Chair Eugene and Commissioners Jackson, Ross, and Weisberg were absent. 1 African American Resource Advisory Commission Minutes August 5, 2025 STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. 3. Staff briefing by Ann Eaton, Assistant Director, Economic Development Department regarding funding priorities and project updates by the Economic Development Department that impact the African American Community. Staff briefing provided by Ann Eaton, Assistant Director, Economic Development Department. Staff briefing from David Alcorta, Paraprofessional, Communication and Public Information Office (CPIO) and Houmma Garba, Community Engagement Consultant, CPIO regarding CPIO’s and Homeland Security and Emergency Management’s (HSEM) new emergency language access plan. Staff briefing postponed until September 2, 2025. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 4. Discussion and approve the date, time, location and subjects of a 2025 African American Resource Advisory Commission Retreat. Discussed no action taken. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS SXSW’s impact on Black Austinites and how the commission can support them in improving engagement. Community Powered ATX’s impact on Black Austinites and how the commission can support them in improving engagement. Updates from the previous JIC meetings and informational clinics. Chair Horton adjourned the meeting at 6:51 p.m. without objection. 2
REGULAR MEETING of the ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISSION TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 2025, 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 COMMISSIONERS: Hank Smith – Chair (District 8) Betsy Greenberg – Vice Chair (District 10) Ryan Puzycki – Secretary (District 7) Alejandra Flores – Parliamentarian (District 5) Luis Osta Lugo (Mayor’s Representative) Scott Boone (District 1) David Fouts (District 2) Lonny Stern (District 3) Vacant (District 4) Christian Tschoepe (District 6) Taylor Major (District 9) 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 Staff Liaison: Ella Garcia, 512-978-0821 Attorney: Jenna Schwartz, 512-978-0871 Page 1 of 6 AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL 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 Tuesday, August 19, 2025. PUBLIC HEARINGS 2. Rezoning: Location: Owner/Applicant: Doug Wehmeier Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: C14-2025-0075 - Wehmeier 3.0; District 5 7400 Albert Road, Williamson Creek Watershed Bennett Consulting, Rodney K. Bennett DR to SF-3 Recommended Nancy Estrada, 512-974-7617, nancy.estrada@austintexas.gov Planning Department 3. PUD Amendment: Location: C814-04-0187.03.SH - Goodnight Ranch PUD Amendment #3; District 2 East side of Old Lockhart Road between Nuckols Crossing Road and Capitol View Drive except Lot 3, Block J, of Goodnight Ranch Phase 2, Onion Creek Watershed Owner/Applicant: Austin Goodnight Ranch, L.P. Agent: Request: City …
March 28, 2025 ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION VARIANCE APPLICATION FORM PROJECT DESCRIPTION Applicant Contact Information Name of Applicant Street Address City State ZIP Code Work Phone E-Mail Address Katherine Lauer, P.E., GarzaEMC 9442 N Capital of Texas Hwy, Plaza I, Suite 340 Austin, TX 78759 512-298-3284 klauer@garzaemc.com Variance Case Information RBI Austin Child Development Complex SP-2022-0567C 7401 Loyola Lane, Austin, TX John Clement Case Name Case Number Address or Location Environmental Reviewer Name Environmental Resource Management Reviewer Name Applicable Ordinance Watershed Name Walnut Creek Watershed Classification ☐Urban ☐Water Supply Rural X Suburban ☐Water Supply Suburban ☐ Barton Springs Zone City of Austin | Environmental Commission Variance Application Guide 1 04 SP-2022-0567C - RBI Austin Youth Development Complex; District 11 of 28 March 28, 2025 Edwards Aquifer Recharge Zone ☐ Barton Springs Segment ☐ Northern Edwards Segment X Not in Edwards Aquifer Zones Edwards Aquifer Contributing Zone Distance to Nearest Classified Waterway Water and Waste Water service to be provided by ☐ Yes X No The onsite waterway is classified as an intermediate waterway Austin Water – Wastewater SER approval The variance request is as follows (Cite code references): TITLE 25. – LAND DEVELOPMENT CHAPTER 25-8. – ENVIRONMENT SUBCHAPTER A. – WATER QUALITY Request ARTICLE 7. – REQUIREMENTS IN ALL WATERSHEDS Division 1 – Waterway and Floodplain Protection Section 25-8-261(G) CRITICAL WATER QUALITY ZONE DEVELOPMENT & Section 25-8-263 FLOODPLAIN MODIFICATION Proposal is to allow grading modification and the addition of a crossing through the CWQZ and the floodplain located within the CWQZ. Existing 0 0 0% Proposed 234,614 5.386 31.4% The site is currently undeveloped grassland and 17.14 acres. The site is along the Imagine Austin Corridor with the corridor located north of the site along Loyola Lane. Per surveyed topographic data, there is an elevation change of approximately 35’ from the highest point (524’) of the site to the lowest point (477’) of the draw City of Austin | Environmental Commission Variance Application Guide 2 Impervious cover square footage: acreage: percentage: Provide general description of the property (slope range, elevation range, summary of vegetation / trees, 04 SP-2022-0567C - RBI Austin Youth Development Complex; District 12 of 28 March 28, 2025 summary of the geology, CWQZ, WQTZ, CEFs, floodplain, heritage trees, any other notable or outstanding characteristics of the property) that runs east to west through the center of the site. There are three creek channels that converge on-site then flow west …
04 SP-2022-0567C - RBI Austin Youth Development Complex; District 11 of 11 04 SP-2022-0567C - RBI Austin Youth Development Complex; District 12 of 11 FUNCTIONAL ASSESSMENTOF FLOODPLAIN HEALTH04 SP-2022-0567C - RBI Austin Youth Development Complex; District 13 of 11 23 September 2021 Joe Farias Garza EMC 9442 Capital of Texas Highway North Austin, Texas 78759 RE: City of Austin Functional Assessment, Zone 2 — RBI at Loyola Lane Loyola Lane and Sendero Hills Parkway, Austin, Travis County, Texas HJN 21265.001 FA Dear Mr. Farias: The following provides a functional assessment of floodplain health findings from Horizon Environmental Services, Inc.’s (Horizon) field investigation conducted on 14 September 2021 for the above-referenced subject site. Horizon evaluated the subject site in accordance with the Watershed Protection Ordinance: Functional Assessment (FA) developed by the City of Austin (COA) Watershed Protection Development. The proposed project consists of development that has the potential to modify the 100-year floodplain and Critical Water Quality Zone (CWQZ) adjacent to unnamed tributaries of Walnut Creek. The subject site is located near the intersection of Loyola Lane and Sendero Hills Parkway, Austin, Travis County, Texas (Figure 1). Based on the location of the proposed construction activities within the CWQZ, Zone 2 of the FA was performed. Per the FA guidance, three 100-square-meter sample plots were to be evaluated along eight Zone 2 transects (Figure 2). Horizon took several photographs and measurements using the required tools listed in the FA. The tools included a 100-meter measuring tape, a densiometer, and a soil compaction meter. The hydric nature of vegetation species was determined from the US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) National Wetland Plant List. Photographs from the FA are provided in Appendix A and scoring sheets for the eight transects are provided in Appendix B. 21265-001FA CORPORATE HEADQUARTERS 1507 S Interstate 35 Austin, TX 78741-2502 (512) 328-2430 www.horizon-esi.com An LJA Company 04 SP-2022-0567C - RBI Austin Youth Development Complex; District 14 of 11 Williamson Taylor, TX Lago Vista, TX §¨¦35 £¤183 Austin, TX Lee Manor, TX Elgin, TX Travis £¤290 Belterra, TX Hays §¨¦35 Subject Site £¤183 Elroy, TX Caldwell Bastrop Bastrop, TX " "" " " " " " " " " " """" Legend " " Transect Subject Site Date: Drawn: 09/15/2021 TED HJN NO: 21265.001FA Source: OSM, 2021 Figure 1 Vicinity Map RBI at Loyola Lane Loyola Lane and Sendero Hills Parkway Austin, Travis County, Texas …
Field Sheet: Zone 2 – Critical Water Quality Zone Site/Project Name: RBI at Loyola Lane Transect Number: Transect 1 Gap Frequency Number of 1 meter gaps: 21 Percent of Transect: 21 % Soil Compaction Date: 09/14/2021 Time: 8:05 am Staff (if applicable): Tamura Dunbar Large Woody Debris Number of Large Woody Debris Pieces: 12 Plot 1 (5 meters) Plot 2 (50 meters) Plot 3 (95 meters) #1: 100 psi #2: 100 psi #3: 150 psi #1: 160 psi #2: 120 psi #3: 140 psi #1: 130 psi #2: 170 psi #3: 180 psi Average for Plot 1: 116.7 psi Average for Plot 2: 140 psi Average for Plot 3: 160 psi Structural Diversity Average for All Sample Plots: 138.9 psi Plot 1 (5 meters) Plot 2 (50 meters) Plot 3 (95 meters) Canopy: 40 % Understory: 10 % Canopy: 40 % Understory: 20 % Canopy: 25 % Understory: 5 % Tree Demography Average for All Sample Plots: Canopy: 35 % Understory: 11.7 % Plot 1 (5 meters) Plot 2 (50 meters) Plot 3 (95 meters) Number of Age Classes: 2 Number of Age Classes: 2 Number of Age Classes: 2 Average for All Sample Plots: 2 04 SP-2022-0567C - RBI Austin Youth Development Complex; District 11 of 23 Field Sheet: Zone 2 – Critical Water Quality Zone Site/Project Name: RBI at Loyola Lane Transect Number: Transect 1 Wetland Tree Status Date: 09/14/2021 Time: 8:05 am Staff (if applicable): Tamura Dunbar Plot 1 (5 meters) Plot 2 (50 meters) Plot 3 (95 meters) Number of FAC+ or Greater Trees: 2 Number of FAC+ or Greater Trees: 0 Total Number of Trees: 17 Percent FAC+ or Greater: 12 % Total Number of Trees: 11 Percent FAC+ or Greater: 0 % Number of FAC+ or Greater Trees: 0 Total Number of Trees: 7 Percent FAC+ or Greater: 0 Riparian Zone Width Measurement 1 (5 meters) Measurement 2 (50 meters) Measurement 3 (95 meters) Riparian Zone Width: 29 m Riparian Zone Width: 27 m Riparian Zone Width: 21 m Average for All Sample Plots: 4 % % Average for All Measurements: 25.7 m 04 SP-2022-0567C - RBI Austin Youth Development Complex; District 12 of 23 Scoring: Zone 2 – Critical Water Quality Zone Site/Project Name: RBI at Loyola Lane Transect Number: Transect 2 Date: 09/14/2021 Time: 8:39 am Staff (if applicable): Tamura Dunbar Parameter Excellent (4) Good (3) Fair (2) Poor (1) Score Gap …
RBI Baseball Youth Development Complex SP-2022-0567C C I T Y O F A U S T I N W A T E R S H E D P R O T E C T I O N D E P A R T M E N T RBI Baseball Proper ty Data • Walnut Creek Watershed • Water Supply Suburban • Wetland Critical Environmental Features on site • Council District 1 C I T Y O F A U S T I N W A T E R S H E D P R O T E C T I O N D E P A R T M E N T 2 RBI Baseball Background C u r r e n t l y u n d eve l o p e d s i t e p r o p o s i n g a b a s e b a l l / s o f t b a l l f i e l d , s m a l l b u i l d i n g, a s s o c i a t e d a c c e s s d r i ve s & p a rk i n g, a n d r e q u i r e d wa t e r q u a l i t y c o n t r o l s. • T h i s va r i a n c e w i l l a l l o w a c c e s s t o a n d d eve l o p m e n t o f t h e s o u t h e r n h a l f o f t h e s u b j e c t t r a c t s i m i l a r t o t h e o t h e r p r o p e r t i e s a l o n g t h e I m a g i n e Au s t i n C o r r i d o r. T h i s s i t e i s c o n s t r a i n e d t o t h e p r …
SITE PLAN REVIEW SHEET ENVIRONMENTAL VARIANCE REQUEST ONLY CASE NO: SP-2022-0567C COMMISSION DATE: September 2, 2025 NAME: RBI Austin Youth Development Complex ADDRESS: 7401 Loyola Lane, Austin, TX APPLICANT: Katherine Lauer, P.E. AGENT: ZONING: GR-CO NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN: N/A PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT: Baseball Park with associated improvements. AREA: 17.14 acres COUNTY: Travis LOTS: 1 DISTRICT: 1 WATERSHED: Walnut Creek, Suburban JURISDICTION: Austin Full Purpose VARIANCE: The applicant requests the following: 1. Request to vary from LDC 25-8-261(G) to allow floodplain modification within a Critical Water Quality Zone; 2. Request to vary from LDC 25-8-263 to allow floodplain modification outside of a Critical Water Quality Zone that is in good floodplain health condition; 3. Request to vary from LDC 25-8-341 to allow cut up to 8 Feet; and 4. Request to vary from LDC 25-8-342 to allow fill up to 8 feet. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff determines that the findings of fact have been met. ENVIRONMENTAL BOARD ACTION: August 6, 2025: The Environmental Board voted in 8 favor, 1 against, 0 absentia 04 SP-2022-0567C - RBI Austin Youth Development Complex; District 11 of 15 ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW STAFF: Mike McDougal PHONE: 512-974-6380 E-mail: Mike.McDougal@austintexas.gov CASE MANAGER: Kate Castles PHONE: 512-978-4555 E-mail: Kate.Castles@austintexas.gov ATTACHMENTS Environmental Commission Recommendation Environmental Commission Backup 04 SP-2022-0567C - RBI Austin Youth Development Complex; District 12 of 15 ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION 20250806-002 Date: August 6, 2025 Subject: RBI Austin Youth Development Complex, SP-2022-0567C Location: 7401 Loyola Lane, Austin, TX Motion by: Jennifer Bristol Seconded by: David Sullivan WHEREAS, the Environmental Commission recognizes the applicant is requesting: • Request to vary from LDC 25-8-261(G) to allow floodplain modification within a Critical Water Quality Zone; • Request to vary from LDC 25-8-263 to allow floodplain modification outside of a Critical Water Quality Zone that is in good floodplain health condition; • Request to vary from LDC 25-8-341 to allow cut up to 8 feet; • Request to vary from LDC 25-8-342 to allow fill up to 8 feet. WHEREAS, the Environmental Commission recognizes the site is located in Walnut Creek Watershed, Suburban Classification Desired Development Zone; and WHEREAS, the Environmental Commission recognizes that Staff recommends the variance with the following conditions: • Provide 1.55 acres of floodplain restoration • Provide 4.13 acres of floodplain mitigation • Pay $312,625.84 into the Riparian Zone Mitigation Fund • Place 4.74 acres of floodplain and 3.80 acres of environmentally sensitive land into conservation easement • Provide 0.63 acres …
Northeast Service Center Site Plan Request: This site is zoned P (Public) and is greater than one acre in size; therefore, a Conditional Use Permit is required, according to the Land Development Code (Section 25-2- 625). Address: 8301 Johnny Morris Rd Site Area: 131.79 acres limits of construction Impervious Cover: 44.10% Open Space: 55.90% Building Coverage: 15.10% § 25-2-625 - PUBLIC (P) DISTRICT REGULATIONS (A) This section applies in a public (P) district, except for a community events use. (B) Entities described in Section 25-2-145 (Public (P) District Designation) must comply with the requirements of this section. (C) For a residential use, the site development regulations of the most comparable residential zoning district apply. (D) Except as provided in Subsection (E), this subsection applies to a nonresidential use. (1) For a site less than one acre, the site development regulations of an adjoining zoning district apply for a distance of 100 feet into the site. The minimum lot size requirement of an adjoining zoning district does not apply to a use by the City. (2) For a site of one acre or more, the site development regulations are established by the approval of a conditional use site plan. (E) This subsection applies to a parks and recreation services (special) use. (1) The minimum site area is 10 acres. (2) Except for the requirement of Subsection (D)(1), the site development regulations are established by the approval of a conditional use site plan. (3) Locations for the sale of beer or wine, if any, must be identified on the site plan. (4) The Land Use Commission may not consider a site plan until it receives a recommendation from the Parks and Recreation Board. 12/26/2013 – City acquired property (2013227429TR) 5/30/2024 – Council passed Ordinance 20240530-019 to issue 8.5 million tax exempt obligations for the negotiation and execution of a ground lease, an interlocal agreement, and all other documents necessary to develop the NESC 8/13/2024 – Early Design Consultation 9/12/2024 – Council passed Ordinance 20240912-090 to rezone the property from I-RR to P (Public) 10/10/2024 – Mid Design Consultation 12/12/24 – Council passed Ordinance 20241212-016 to amend the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Financial Services Department Capital Budget (Ordinance No. 20240814-007) to increase appropriations by $245,000,000 for development of the NESC 12/31/2024 – Start of formal site plan review 1/8/2025 Presubmittal …
ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISSION CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT SITE PLAN REVIEW SHEET CASE NUMBER: SPC-2024-0456C MEETING DATE: September 2, 2025 PROJECT NAME: FSD - Northeast Service Center ADDRESS: 8301 Johnny Morris Rd DISTRICT: 1 WATERSHED: Decker Creek (Suburban Watershed) AREA: 131.79 acres limits of construction APPLICANT: AGENT: Andrew Moore, Project Manager City of Austin, Financial Services 6800 Burleson Rd, Bldg 312, Ste 200 Austin, TX 78744 512-974-7604 Hollis Scheffler, PE Westwood 8701 N. Mopac Expy Suite 320 Austin, TX 78759 (512) 485-0831 CASE MANAGER: Meg Greenfield, (512) 978-4663, meg.greenfield@austintexas.gov EXISTING ZONING: (P) Public PROPOSED USE: The applicant is proposing a service center for the City of Austin Resource Recovery and Fleet Services. The site is currently undeveloped and owned by the City of Austin. This site plan includes associated utilities, drainage, grading, paving, and stormwater infrastructure needed to service the development. Currently, ARR maintains its entire fleet from the Todd Lane location in southeast Austin. ARR requires the use of additional facilities to better service their customers, improve operational efficiencies, reduce long-term operating costs, allow for staff expansion, and reduce the Department’s carbon footprint by providing a northern location to deploy trucks. In addition to directly supporting ARR vehicle needs, the NESC will provide much needed and improved space to support a wide range of fleet assets from lawn mowers to watercraft to Fire/Police/EMS vehicles and Public Works trucks. The NESC will be operational 24 hours a day in the event of an emergency that would require this functionality for an extended period. The development will include a fuel station for ARR, FMSD, and other city vehicles and provide electric vehicle charging. The new buildings will earn a minimum of 3-Star Austin Energy Green Building (AEGB) rating and WELL silver standards for administrative office areas and include zero waste building concepts. Additionally, the sustainable building approach will help maintain a neighborly relationship with the surrounding community. 05 SPC-2024-0456C - FSD - NE Service Center; District 11 of 16 COMMISSION REQUEST: This site is zoned P (Public) and is greater than one acre in size; therefore, a Conditional Use Permit is required, according to the Land Development Code (Section 25-2-625). § 25-2-625 - PUBLIC (P) DISTRICT REGULATIONS. (A) This section applies in a public (P) district, except for a community events use. (B) Entities described in Section 25-2-145 (Public (P) District Designation) must comply with the requirements of this section. (C) For …
