Versión en español a continuación. Environmental Commission Regular Meeting May 19, 2021 Environmental Commission to be held May 19, 2021 with Social Distancing Modifications. Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers must register in advance (May 18, 2021 by noon). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the May 19, 2021 Environmental Commission Regular Meeting, members of the public must: •Call or email the board liaison Kaela Champlin, (512) 974-3443, Kaela.Champlin@austintexas.gov, no later than noon, (the day before the meeting). The following information is required: speaker name, item number(s) they wish to speak on, whether they are for/against/neutral, email address and telephone number (must be the same number that will be used to call into the meeting). •Once a request to speak has been made to the board liaison, the information to call on the day of the scheduled meeting will be provided either by email or phone call. •Speakers must call in at least 15 minutes prior to meeting start time in order to speak, late callers will not be accepted and will not be able to speak. •Speakers will be placed in a queue until their time to speak. •Handouts or other information may be emailed to Kaela.Champlin@austintexas.gov by noon the day before the scheduled meeting. This information will be provided to Board and Commission members in advance of the meeting. •If the meeting is broadcast live, it may be viewed here: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn- live 1 Reunión del Environmental Commission FECHA de la reunion (19 de mayo de 2021) La junta se llevará con modificaciones de distanciamiento social Se permitirán comentarios públicos por teléfono; no se permitirá ninguna entrada en persona. Todos los oradores deben registrarse con anticipación (18 de mayo de 2021 antes del mediodía). Todos los comentarios públicos se producirán al comienzo de la reunión. Para hablar de forma remota en la reunión, los miembros del público deben: • Llame o envíe un correo electrónico al enlace de la junta en Kaela Champlin, (512) 974-3443, Kaela.Champlin@austintexas.gov a más tardar al mediodía (el día antes de la reunión). Se requiere la siguiente información: nombre del orador, número (s) de artículo sobre el que desean hablar, si están a favor / en contra / neutral, dirección de correo electrónico (opcional) y un número de teléfono (debe ser el número que se utilizará para …
Austin Civilian Conservation Corps Program Overview Environmental Commission | 04/19/2021 1 1 Background & Structure 2 ACCC Background The Austin Civilian Conservation Corps helps Austinites who have been economically impacted by COVID-19 earn income, serve their community, and gain skills that can lead to strong new careers in conservation and sustainability fields. Key points ● Created by Council Resolution 20200507-061 (May 2020). Happy 1 year anniversary! ● COVID-19 recovery workforce development program focused on green jobs, modeled (in spirit) after 1930s CCC program ● Focused on creating equitable access to low-barrier programs that provide income, support, and pathways to additional jobs/careers/training ● Run by a program team with representatives from eight departments ● Authorized to seek $2.5M - $500K from GFR and $2M from departments 2 Where We Are Now 4 Current Programs and Funding Program Area Parks, Preserves, & Wildfire Green Building and Solar Cultural Arts Community Co-creation Green Pathways COA Departments PARD, WPD, DSD, AWD, AFD Sustainability, Innovation EDD Cultural Arts, PARD Innovation PARD, WPD Partner Organizations American Youthworks, GAVA, TOOF Raasin in the Sun, Creative Action MEASURE, Build with Humanity Internal to COA Gulf Coast Carpenters and Millwrights, Community 1st Village Participants 54 Funding Level $2.81M 9 $39K 41 $143K 20+ $40K 4 $200K 108 positions | $3.232M | 2 years 5 Potential Future ACCC Programs Program Funding Partner Depts Begins Participants City positions? Greenspace and Parks Conservation - $1.598M Greenspace and Preserves Crew year two $450K PARD Stream Cleanup and Restoration Crew year two $223K WPD Green infrastructure crew Tree health team $400K WPD, PWD $450K PARD, DSD, APL Forestry/Landscaping individual placements $75K PARD, APL Wildfire Mitigation - $150K Wildfire Crew full funding year two $150K AFD, AWD FY22 Green Building and Renewable Energy - $570K Green Building & Solar Installation (2 cohorts) $70k Sustainability Residential green building and repair crew $500K HPD, DSD Circular Economy and Resource Recovery - $2.08M Circular economy apprenticeship program $550K ARR, EDD Community PC Repair Program expansion $670K Digital Inclusion COA office and equipment repair team $750K ARR (possibly BSD) FY21 Scale the Building Services Surplus Program $110K BSD Community Engagement and Preparedness - $700K Climate emergency and mutual aid corps $500K EDD, Sustainability Environmental project info community outreach $200K WPD FY22 FY22 FY21 Fy21 FY22 FY21 FY21 FY21 FY21 FY21 FY21 FY21 8-10 8-10 8-10 7 3 8-10 18 8-10 50 40 5 1 100 15 Y (1) Y …
Memorandum To: Boards and Commissions From: Greg Meszaros, Director, Austin Water Date: May 4, 2021 Subject: Board and Commission and Citizen Review of new Growth-related Capital Improvement Projects in Drinking Water Protection Zone The Austin City Council approved an amendment to Austin Water’s (AW) Financial Policy No. 8 to provide for enhanced Board and Commission and citizen reviews of AW’s new growth-related capital improvement projects (CIP) located in the Drinking Water Protection Zone (DWPZ). This ordinance (No. 20130117-017) took effect on January 28, 2013 and as part of the 2021 annual budget process, AW is presenting the new growth-related projects to Boards and Commissions as set forth in the ordinance. The revised 2013 Financial Policy No. 8 reads as follows: Capital improvement projects for new water and wastewater treatment plants, capital expansions, and growth-related projects that are located in the Drinking Water Protection Zone (DWPZ) will be identified and submitted, as part of the annual budget process, to the following Boards and Commissions: Water and Wastewater Commission, Resource Management Commission, Environmental Board, Planning Commission, and the Zoning and Platting Commission. These Boards and Commissions will review growth-related DWPZ capital projects spending plans, obtain Board and Commission and citizen input, review consistency with Imagine Austin Comprehensive Plan, review effect on growth within the DWPZ, and make recommendations on project approval for inclusion in Austin Water Utility’s 5-year capital spending plans. This summer, AW representatives will be distributing a brief report to the Commissions on the CIP projects located in the DWPZ related to the financial policy. Attachments: CIP Projects Summary CIP Projects Supplemental Information and Map The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Austin Water Infrastructure Management Financial Policy No. 8 Drinking Water Protection Zone Projects Summary FY22-26 CIP Plan Development Each year, as part of the City of Austin Budget approval process, Austin Water submits a plan for the capital improvements program (CIP) spending for the upcoming five-year period. Austin Water’s FY22-26 CIP Plan includes projects located across the Austin metropolitan area, including the Drinking Water Protection Zone (DWPZ). In compliance with Austin Water’s Financial Policy No. 8, the capital improvement projects for new water and wastewater treatment plants, capital expansions, and growth related projects that are located in the DWPZ are presented below for consideration by City of Austin Boards …
BYLAWS OF THE ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION ARTICLE 1. NAME. The name of the commission is Environmental Commission. ARTICLE 2. PURPOSE AND DUTIES. The purpose of the Environmental Commission is to: (A) review and analyze the policies relating to the environmental quality of the city, to act as an advisory commission to the city council, the city manager, and the department in their efforts to oversee the protection and integrity of the natural environment, protect and preserve public and private trees, promote growth management and land use planning, minimize degradation of water resources, protect downstream areas, and promote recreation opportunities and environmental awareness and advise and recommend on any issue which the commission determines necessary or advisable for the enhancement and stewardship of the urban forest both public and private. (B) assist the city council, the city manager, and the department in studying, promoting and enforcing environmental protection policies to assure the health, safety, welfare and quality of life of all citizens within the City's incorporated boundaries as well as those within its extraterritorial jurisdiction where the boundaries apply. (C) oversee the development and implementation of a comprehensive plan for the planting, maintenance, and replacement of trees in the City’s jurisdiction, and revise the plan as necessary. When a portion of the plan has been developed and established, it shall be submitted to the city council for adoption before implementation. (D) advise the city council, the city manager, and the department concerning policies, projects, and programs that affect the quality of life or have the potential to affect the environment, including those that relate to or affect: (1) water quality: (a) watershed protection; (b) urban runoff; (c) innovative wastewater treatment; (d) regional wastewater treatment; (e) improvement and protection of the Colorado River and the Edwards Aquifer; and (f) wastewater irrigation; (2) growth management and land use planning: (a) municipal utility district review; (b) capital improvement project review; and (c) the comprehensive plan; (3) construction controls for erosion and sedimentation; (4) City environmental policies regarding monitoring and enforcement; (5) solid waste disposal plan alternatives; (6) watershed protection: (a) flood control; (b) erosion control; (c) water quality; and (d) utility management; (7) roadway planning; (8) beautification; (9) recreation resources; (10) public education on environmental matters; (11) hazardous waste materials management; (12) revegetation and landscaping; (13) air quality; (14) noise abatement; and (15) all matters pertaining to the City’s urban forest, including public and private …
M E T R O P O L I TA N V I S I O N P L A N ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION MEETING MAY 19, 2021 AGENDA 1. Introduction 2. Site Analysis and Needs Assessment Report Overview 3. Discussion 4. Goals and Guiding Principals | 1 Site Analysis and Needs Assessment INTRODUCTION TEAM OVERVIEW City of Austin Design Workshop Prime Consultant Landscape Architecture/Urban Planning Community & Key Stakeholders Engagement & Equity Economics Environmental, Ecology & Land Use Historical Preservation & Cultural Resources Infrastructure CD&P Buie & Co. Kardia Advisory Group HR&A Charlie McCabe Consulting Majestic Services, Inc Siglo Group Drenner Group MuseWork Limbacher & Godfrey Nelson/Nygaard GarzaEMC Encotech Altura Solutions | 3 Site Analysis and Needs Assessment CLIENT/TAG OVERVIEW Client Group Technical Advisory Group Parks and Recreation Department City of Austin Ricardo Soliz Gregory Montes Megan Eckard Justin Schneider Kasey Corpus PARD ATD Public Works Watershed Protection Office of Real Estate Services Marketing and Communications Office Austin Water Austin Energy Management Services Austin Resource Recovery Cap Metro TXDOT | 4 Site Analysis and Needs Assessment SCHEDULE SMALL GROUP DISCUSSIONS PROJECT KICK-OFF FEB 1ST COMMUNITY MEETING #1 INTRO TO THE PROJECT COMMUNITY MEETING #3 ALTERNATIVES COMMUNITY MEETING #5 (IF NEEDED) FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC JAN FEB MAR APR TAG KICK-OFF MEETING COMMUNITY MEETING #2 PROGRAMMING COMMUNITY MEETING #4 DRAFT PLAN FINAL VISION PLAN Strategic Kick-Off and Project Initiation Site and Contextural Analysis and Data Project Meetings Stakeholder/Community Participation City Staff, Public Review/Boards, Commissions, Council Review Vision Plan Report Preparation Project Work Plan Kick-Off Meeting Site Analysis and Needs Assessment Report Project Meetings Materials Community Outreach and Draft Vision Plan Presentation of the Site Analysis and Stakeholder Contract Engagement Plan Final Draft Vision Plan Document Technical Advisory Group Meetings Needs Assessment Report List Meeting Minutes and Summaries Community Engagement and Outreach Presentation of Final Draft Vision Plan Document to City Commission, Progress Reports Presentation of the Site Analysis and Needs Boards, City Manager and City Council Provide a Needs Assessment Report Preliminary Vision Plan Concepts Final Vision Plan Document Assessment Report to City Commission, Boards, City Manager and City Council Community Wide Survey | 5 Site Analysis and Needs Assessment SITE ANALYSIS AND NEEDS ASSESSMENT REPORT REGIONAL CONTEXT RED BUD ISLE C O L O R A D O R I V E R UT AUSTIN K E E R C L A O …
ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION MOTION 20210519-003a Date: May 19, 2021 Subject: Discussion and recommendation of Austin Water (AW) Capital Improvement Projects located in the Drinking Water Protection Zone for approval to include in AW’s 5-year capital spending plan as required by AW Financial Policy #8. Motion by: Kevin Ramberg Seconded by: Linda Guerrero RATIONALE: WHEREAS, the City of Austin Water Utility presented and updated the Environmental Commission on new growth-related Capital Improvement Program (CIP) projects located in the Drinking Water Protection Zone; and WHEREAS, the Austin Water Utility provides adequate drinking water and reliable systems for current and future customers. THEREFORE, the Environmental Commission recommends approval of the request for inclusion of the CIP projects in Austin Water Utility’s 5-year capital spending budget. VOTE 7-0 For: Thompson, Coyne, Barrett Bixler, Ramberg, Guerrero, Brimer, Bedford Against: None Abstain: None Recuse: None Absent: Creel and Bristol Approved By: Linda Guerrero, Environmental Commission Chair 1
ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, May 19, 2021 The Environmental Commission convened in a public meeting on Wednesday, May 19, 2021 with Social Distancing Modifications via remote video conferencing. Commissioners in Attendance: Pam Thompson Katie Coyne Kevin Ramberg Linda Guerrero Perry Bedford Audrey Barrett Bixler Rick Brimer Commissioners Absent: Andrew Creel Jennifer Bristol Staff in Attendance: Kaela Champlin Chris Herrington Liz Johnston Jerry Rusthoven Lisa Killander Keith Mars CALL TO ORDER Chair Guerrero called the meeting to order at 6:01 P.M. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first ten speakers who register to speak no later than noon the day before the meeting will be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. None 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES AND ACTION a. Approval of the May 5, 2021 Environmental Commission Meeting Minutes (5 minutes) A motion to approve the Environmental Commission Meeting Minutes of May 5, 2021 was approved on Commissioner Ramberg’s motion, Commissioner Brimer’s second on a 7-0 vote. Commissioners Bristol and Creel were absent. 1 2. 3. 4. STAFF BRIEFINGS a. Austin Civilian Conservation Corps Program Overview—Daniel Culotta, Innovation Office (20 minutes) Item conducted as posted. No action taken. b. Update on Country Club West at Roy G. Guerrero Park—Janna Renfro, Engineer, Watershed Protection Department (20 minutes) Item conducted as posted. No action taken. ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION a. Discussion and recommendation of Austin Water Capital Improvement Projects located in the Drinking Water Protection Zone for approval to include in the 5-year Capital spending plan as required by Financial Policy #8—Aurora Pizano, Financial Manager II, Austin Water (15 minutes) A motion to recommend approval of Austin Water’s CIPs located in the Drinking Water Protection Zone was approved on Commissioner Ramberg’s motion, Commissioner Guerrero’s second on a 7-0 vote. Commissioners Creel and Bristol were absent. b. Briefing of the Zilker Park Vision Plan Site Analysis and Existing Conditions Report, including the Guiding Principles—Gregory Montes, Program Manager, Parks and Recreation, Jonathan Ogren, Siglo Group, and Haley Wagoner, Siglo Group (20 minutes) Item conducted as posted. No action taken. c. Approve proposed changes to the Environmental Commission Bylaws—Kaela Champlin, Environmental Commission Liaison, Watershed Protection Department (5 minutes) Chair Guerrero made a motion to accept the proposed changes to the bylaws as written in the backup materials. The Environmental Commission unanimously supported the motion on a vote of 7-0. COMMITTEE REPORTS a. Urban Growth Policy and …
Electrical Board May 19, 2021 @10:00 AM Electrical Board to be held May 19, 2021 at 10:00 am with Social Distancing Modifications Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers must register in advance (Tuesday May 18, 2021 by noon). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the May 19, Electrical Board Meeting, residents must: •Call or email the board liaison at Rick Arzola at 512-974-2417 no later than noon, (the day before the meeting). The information required is the speaker name, item number(s) they wish to speak on, whether they are for/against/neutral, and a telephone number or email address. •Once a request to speak has been called in or emailed to the board liaison, residents will receive either an email or phone call providing the telephone number to call on the day of the scheduled meeting. •Speakers must call in at least 15 minutes prior to meeting start in order to speak, late callers will not be accepted and will not be able to speak. •Speakers will be placed in a queue until their time to speak. •Handouts or other information may be emailed to rick.arzola@austintexas.gov by Noon the day before the scheduled meeting. This information will be provided to Board and Commission members in advance of the meeting. •If this meeting is broadcast live, residents may watch the meeting here: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch- atxn-live Tabla eléctrica 19 de mayo de 2021 a las 10:00 a.m. El tablero eléctrico se llevará a cabo el 19 de mayo de 2021 a las 10:00 a.m. con modificaciones de distanciamiento social Se permitirán comentarios públicos por teléfono; no se permitirá ninguna entrada en persona. Todos los ponentes deben registrarse con anticipación (martes 18 de mayo de 2021 antes del mediodía). Todos los comentarios públicos se producirán al comienzo de la reunión. Para hablar de forma remota en la reunión de la Junta Eléctrica del 19 de mayo, los residentes deben: • Llame o envíe un correo electrónico al enlace de la junta en Rick Arzola al 512-974-2417 a más tardar al mediodía (el día antes de la reunión). La información requerida es el nombre del orador, los números de artículo sobre los que desean hablar, si están a favor / en contra / neutrales, y un número de teléfono o dirección de correo electrónico. Una vez que se haya …
REGULAR CALLED MEETING Electric Board DRAFT MINUTES The Electric Board convened in a Regular Called Board Meeting on May 19, 2021 via Web Ex Video Conference at 10:22 am. Board Members in Attendance: Gabe Flores, Delwin Goss, Rogelio Wallace, David Johnson, David Adamson, Michael King and Randy Pomikahl Members Not in Attendance: Nicole Stasek and Ben Brenneman Staff in Attendance: Rick Arzola (DSD), Eric Zimmerman (DSD), Mitchell Tolbert (DSD), Marty Starrett (DSD) and Jordan Word (DSD) MAY 19, 2021 1. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: There was no registration of citizens to speak at this Electrical Board. 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: The minutes from the March 17, 2020 regular called meeting was approved as written. Board member Johnson made a motion to accept the minutes as written. Board member Goss second the motion, motion passed 7-0. 2 DISCUSSION a. Election of Officers- David Johnson nominated Gabe Flores as Chair, Delwin Goss seconded the Motion. Board member Pomikahl nominates David Johnson as Vice Chair, board member Goss seconded the motion. Motion pass 6-0-1. Chairman Flores abstained from the vote. b. Austin Criteria Manual Update- Commercial Electrical Supervisor Marty Starrett gave his update to the board from the last quarterly meeting with Austin Energy. In that update, the two biggest discussion was meter location and main disconnect location. Other two topics that were discussed were metering operations and Commercial Multi-family unit’s solar systems. Austin Energy are beginning to enforce penalties if the meter is located at the transformer and not being within sight of that meter. This has become an Austin Energy design component issue and based on these enforcements, this has become a safety concerns for their workers. Board member Pomikahl express concerns as this could eventually be a huge cost issue and staff has encouraged if board members could express their concerns to this at the next quarterly meeting for input, if they are able to. If not, staff will meet with selected board members and gather their information for comment to AE. Residential Supervisor Eric Zimmerman also updated the board on the Distributed Interconnection Guide (DIG), which is a solar criteria manual that is line with the Criteria Manual. They are in the process of reviewing and re-writing of that manual and one of the items that has come up, AE is considering solar PV as a service and classify it as a service to prevent homeowners from pulling a homestead permit. …
Versión en español a continuación. DOWNTOWN COMMISSION Meeting of MAY 19, 2021 Downtown Commission Meeting to be held MAY 19, 2021 with Social Distancing Modifications Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers must register in advance (May 18, 2021 by noon). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the May 19, 2021 Downtown Commission Meeting, members of the public must: •Call or email the board liaison at Mona Sanchez (512) 974-7864, mona.sanchez@austintexas.gov no later than noon, (the, day before the meeting). The following information is required: speaker name, item number(s) they wish to speak on, whether they are for/against/neutral, email address and telephone number (must be the same number that will be used to call into the meeting). •Once a request to speak has been made to the board liaison, the information to call on the day of the scheduled meeting will be provided either by email or phone call. •Speakers must call in at least 15 minutes prior to meeting start time in order to speak, late callers will not be accepted and will not be able to speak. •Speakers will be placed in a queue until their time to speak. •Handouts or other information may be emailed to mona.sanchez@austintexas.gov by noon the day before the scheduled meeting. This information will be provided to Board and Commission members in advance of the meeting. •If the meeting is broadcast live, it may be viewed here: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Reunión del DOWNTOWN COMMISSION FECHA de la reunion (MAY 19, 2021) La junta se llevará con modificaciones de distanciamiento social Se permitirán comentarios públicos por teléfono; no se permitirá ninguna entrada en persona. Todos los oradores deben registrarse con anticipación (May 18, 2021 antes del mediodía). Todos los comentarios públicos se producirán al comienzo de la reunión. Para hablar de forma remota en la reunión, los miembros del público deben: • Llame o envíe un correo electrónico al enlace de la junta en Mona Sanchez, (512) 974-7864, mona.sanchez@austintexas.gov a más tardar al mediodía (el día antes de la reunión). Se requiere la siguiente información: nombre del orador, número (s) de artículo sobre el que desean hablar, si están a favor / en contra / neutral, dirección de correo electrónico (opcional) y un número de teléfono (debe ser el número que se utilizará para llamar ). • Una vez …
DOWNTOWN HOMELESSNESS ACTIVITY DOWNTOWN COMMISSION MEETING WEDNESDAY, MAY 19, 2021 POINT-IN-TIME COUNT DATA Persons Experiencing Homelessness in Austin/Travis County 2011-2020 DOWNTOWN PIT TREND UNSHELTERED ESTIMATE APRIL 2021 Unsheltered individuals = 289 Tents or other structures = 260 Vehicles = 12 Datapoints collected = 561 Estimated unsheltered total = 742* *Based on HUD multipliers for number in tents/structures and vehicles at 1.75 ppl/structure and 1.66 ppl/vehicle HEALTHCARE FOR THE HOMELESS WHAT: A new program/partnership to provide housing-focused behavioral healthcare for people experiencing homelessness WHO: Downtown Austin Alliance, Integral Care, Downtown Austin Community Court, HOST GOAL: To provide housing-focused healthcare to 100-150 people per year WHERE: Downtown PID/Community Court area SERVICE HUB: Terrace at Oak Springs Clinic YEAR-1 COST: $520,000 (Downtown Alliance/City of Austin) HOMELESSNESS SUMMIT Date: March 19-April 12 Purpose: To create a System Implementation Strategy to address unsheltered homelessness Participants: More than 200 from nonprofit, public and private sector Outcomes: Short and long-term goals set Proposed System SUMMIT GOALS PROPOSED SYSTEM SUMMIT - NEXT STEPS & MILESTONES Immediate Next Steps: Develop organizational structure and formalize strategy Milestones: June 2021 – Rehouse 100 people August 2021 – Rehouse another 100 people December 2021 – Rehouse another 200 April 2024 – Rehouse total of 3,000 WHAT’S CHANGED Downtown shelters are operating at 50% or below capacities Increasing number of people are living unsheltered downtown and across the city Proposition B passed reinstating city camping, aggressive solicitation and sit/lie ordinances City Council resolution to explore sanctioned encampments Bills being considered at the State Legislature ARPA funding and increased private sector interest create unprecedented opportunity QUESTIONS & DISCUSSION
Project Overview Requesting Support for Waterloo Park Sponsoring Departments: Community Leadership PARD & Watershed Protection • Operations & Maintenance • • • • Programming & Art Environmental Stewardship Design Excellence • • • • • Code Compliance Public Health, Safety & Welfare Environmental Stewardship Subject Matter Expertise Council approved project and partnership Mission Waterloo Greenway Conservancy creates and maintains an extraordinary urban park system and a restored Waller Creek, in partnership with the City of Austin, for the benefit of all. The Conservancy renews the natural environment, promotes play, health and wellness, economic vitality and mobility, and engages the community through outreach, education, cultural events, and the arts. ECOLOGY MOBILITY PARKS N 2 N D S T 3 R D S T 4 T H S T 5 T H S T 6 T H S T 7 T H S T 8 T H S T 9 T H S T 1 0 T H S T 1 1 T H S T 1 2 T H S T 1 3 T H S T 1 4 T H S T 1 5 T H S T Pontoon Bridge Austin Convention Center La d y Bir d La k e C E S A R C H A V E Z S T Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center Creek Delta D A V S S T I D R I S K I L L S T RAINEY ST Palm School Palm Park SAN JACINTO BLVD TRINITY ST NECHES ST RED RIVER ST SABINE ST Red River Cultural District The Refuge IH-35 Waterloo Park Dell Seton Medical Center Dell Medical School at the University of Texas Central Health Brackenridge Redevelopment Site Frank C. Erwin, Jr. Special Events Center Symphony Square 70,000 Attendees Community Programs 2019 Arts + Culture Health + Environment Civic Infrastructure Economic Opportunity 60 Free Programs & Events 50+ Community Partners 275 Volunteer Hours 100+ Volunteers Engaged Capture the Opportunity of the Tunnel SECONDARY INLET FACILITY TUNNEL OUTLET L a d y B i r d L a k e SECONDARY INLET FACILITY PIPED WATERSHED 28’ DIAMETER UNDERGROUND BYPASS TUNNEL PRIMARY INLET FACILITY WALLER CREEK LAKE WATER FED WALLER CREEK STORMWATER FED August 2021 Waterloo Park Community Day Ribbon Cutting & Land Dedication Ceremonies Live Music & Dance Celebration Fall 2021 Live Nation/C3 Concerts Lebermann Plaza Concert Series Glow in the Park Asleep at the …
DOWNTOWN COMMISSION DRAFT MEETING MINUTES REGULAR MEETING WEDNESDAY, MAY 19, 2021 The Downtown Commission convened in a meeting on Wednesday, May 19th, 2021 at 301 W. 2nd Street in virtual videoconferencing. Downtown Commissioners in Attendance: Chair August Harris, Vice Chair Christopher Lehman, Commissioner David Gomez, Commissioner Megan Meisenbach, Commissioner Joel Sher, Commissioner Laura Templeton, Commissioner Ben Heimsath, Commissioner kYmberly Keeton, Commissioner Ann-Charlotte Patterson, Commissioner Nelly Paulina Ramirez, Commissioner Cynthia Weatherby Downtown Commissioners Not in Attendance: Commissioner Chris Kanipe, Commissioner Mike Lavigne, Commissioner Preston Reine, Commissioner Jim Schissler, Commissioner Melissa Henao-Robledo, Commissioner Kimberly Taylor City Staff in Attendance: Susana Carbajal, Christine Maguire, Mona Sanchez, and Matthew Schmidt, Economic Development Department CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called the meeting to order at 5:34 p.m. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL a. Mark Walters, City of Austin Housing and Planning Department provided general citizens communications regarding the Palm District Planning process. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF THE APRIL 21, 2021 MEETING MINUTES Commissioner Meisenbach motioned to approve the April 21, 2020 meeting minutes with Commissioner Gomez’ second on a motion of 6-0. 2. NEW BUSINESS - Discussion and Possible Action a. Downtown Austin Homeless Activity Dianna Grey (Austin Public Health), Bill Brice (Downtown Austin Alliance), Matthew Mollica (Ending Community Homelessness Coalition), as well as Cmdr. Jeff Greenwalt and Lt. Lawrence Davis (Austin Police Department) provided updates in regard to downtown Austin homeless activity and housing/mental health strategies. b. Waller Creek Greenway Conversancy - 1 - Melissa Ayala and John Ridgon (Waller Creek Greenway Conservancy) and Lisa Storer (PARD) provided updates to regarding the Waller Creek Greenway and development progress. 3. OLD BUSINESS Items from representatives of collaborating commissions including non-voting members a. Update from Commissioner Melissa Henao-Robledo on recent activities and actions taken by the Design Commission Commissioner Henao-Robledo was absent. b. Update from Commissioner Ben Heimsath on recent activities and actions taken by the Historic Landmark Commission Commissioner reported that the HLC was working on a certified local government grant and working to revise the Comprehensive Historic Preservation Plan. c. Update from Commissioner Cynthia Weatherby on recent activities and actions taken by the Urban Transportation Commission Commissioner Weatherby reported that the UTC had received an update on the Corridor Project and continuing to follow the I35 expansion. d. Update from Commissioner kYmberly Keeton on recent activities and actions taken by e. Update from Commissioner Ann-Charlotte Patterson on recent activities and actions f. Update from …
Versión en español a continuación. Regular Meeting of the Commission on Veteran Affairs May 19, 2021 Commission on Veteran Affairs to be held May 19, 2021 with Social Distancing Modifications Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers must register in advance (May 18, 2021 by Noon). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the Commission on Veteran Affairs Meeting, residents must: •Call or email the board liaison at 512-974-3306 AND tina.lee@austintexas.gov no later than noon, (the day before the meeting). The information required is the speaker name, item number(s) they wish to speak on, whether they are for/against/neutral, and a telephone number or email address. •Once a request to speak has been called in or emailed to the board liaison, residents will receive either an email or phone call providing the telephone number to call on the day of the scheduled meeting. •Speakers must call in at least 15 minutes prior to meeting start in order to speak, late callers will not be accepted and will not be able to speak. •Speakers will be placed in a queue until their time to speak. •Handouts or other information may be emailed to tina.lee@austintexas.gov by Noon the day before the scheduled meeting. This information will be provided to Board and Commission members in advance of the meeting. •If this meeting is broadcast live, residents may watch the meeting here: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch- atxn-live la Reunión del Commission on Veteran Affairs FECHA de la reunion (May 19, 2021) La junta se llevará con modificaciones de distanciamiento social Se permitirán comentarios públicos por teléfono; no se permitirá ninguna entrada en persona. Todos los oradores deben registrarse con anticipación (May 18, 2021 antes del mediodía). Todos los comentarios públicos se producirán al comienzo de la reunión. Para hablar de forma remota en la reunión, los residentes deben: junta en 512-974-3306 AND • Llame o envíe un correo electrónico al enlace de tina.lee@austintexas.gov a más tardar al mediodía (el día antes de la reunión). La información requerida es el nombre del orador, los números de artículo sobre los que desean hablar, si están a favor / en contra / neutrales, y un número de teléfono o dirección de correo electrónico. • Una vez que se haya llamado o enviado por correo electrónico una solicitud para hablar al enlace de la junta, los …
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET CASE: C14-2021-0056 – 1609 Matthews Lane Rezoning DISTRICT: 5 ZONING FROM: SF-2 ADDRESS: 1609 Matthews Lane TOTAL SITE AREA: 0.604 acres (approximately 26,314 square feet) PROPERTY OWNERS: CMCBH2, LLC (Ben Heimsath) AGENT: Thrower Design (Victoria Haase) ZONING TO: MF-3 CASE MANAGER: Wendy Rhoades (512-974-7719, wendy.rhoades@austintexas.gov) STAFF RECOMMENDATION: The Staff recommendation is to grant multifamily residence – low density (MF-2) district zoning. For a summary of the basis of Staff’s recommendation, see case manager comments. ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: May 18, 2021: May 4, 2021: APPROVED A POSTPONEMENT REQUEST BY THE NEIGHBORHOOD TO MAY 18, 2021 [H. SMITH; D. KING – 2ND] (8-0) C. ACOSTA, E. RAY – ABSENT; ONE VACANCY ON THE COMMISSION CITY COUNCIL ACTION: June 3, 2021: ORDINANCE NUMBER: ISSUES: The Applicant wishes to discuss the Staff recommendation. The Matthews Lane Neighborhood Association was scheduled to discuss this case on May 11, 2021. CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: The subject rezoning area fronts on Matthews Lane, contains two single family residences and a couple of outbuildings, and is zoned single family residence – standard lot (SF-2). 1 of 20B-1 C14-2021-0056 Page 2 There is a church and duplex residential across Matthews Lane to the north (SF-6-CO; SF-3), a convenience storage facility and single family residences to the east (SF-2), convenience storage to the south (DR, served by an unpaved driveway that parallels the railroad tracks), and the Union Pacific Railroad right-of-way and duplex residential fronting Matthews Lane to the west (MF-2). Please refer to Exhibits A and A-1 – Zoning Map and Aerial Exhibit. The Applicant’s request is to rezone the property to the multi-family residence – medium density (MF-3) district so that it may be developed with up to 12 residences and is contemplating a site layout that includes detached, stand-alone units. The Applicant reports that the site has several protected trees, of which three are Heritage size (24 inches or greater). Photos of the site and the adjacent land uses are provided at the back of the Staff packet. BASIS OF RECOMMENDATION: 1. The proposed zoning should be consistent with the purpose statement of the district sought. Applicant’s Request: The multifamily residence – medium density (MF-3) district is intended to accommodate multifamily use with a maximum density of up to 36 units per acre, depending on unit size. This district is appropriate for multifamily residential areas located near supporting transportation and …
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET CASE: C814-04-0187.02.SH – Goodnight Ranch PUD - DISTRICT: 2 2nd Amendment ZONING FROM: PUD; I-SF-2 TO: PUD, to change conditions of zoning ADDRESS: East side of Old Lockhart Road between Nuckols Crossing Road and Capitol View Drive SITE AREA: 695.53 acres PROPERTY OWNERS: Austin Goodnight Ranch, L.P.; MVE Venture, Ltd.; Benchmark Land Development, Inc. (Terry Mitchell) AGENTS: Austin Goodnight Ranch, L.P. (Myra Goepp); Alice Glasco Consulting (Alice Glasco) CASE MANAGER: Wendy Rhoades (512-974-7719, wendy.rhoades@austintexas.gov) STAFF RECOMMENDATION: The Staff recommendation is to grant an amendment to planned unit development (PUD) district zoning, as shown in the proposed revised ordinance and Land Use Plan as provided in Exhibits B-1, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, and J, and Attachment B. For a summary of the basis of Staff’s recommendation, see pages 3, 4 and 5. The Restrictive Covenant includes all recommendations listed in the Transportation Impact Analysis Memo, dated January 4, 2021, as provided in Attachment A. PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD: June 23, 2020: RECOMMENDED TO THE CITY COUNCIL AN AMENDMENT TO THE GOODNIGHT RANCH PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT AS IT PERTAINS TO PARKLAND [A. DICARLO; N. RINALDI – 2ND] (10-0) VICE-CHAIR R. FARASAT – OFF THE DAIS. ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: January 20, 2021: APPROVED STAFF RECOMMENDATION FOR THE ENVIRONMENTAL ASPECTS OF THE PUD AS PROVIDED IN ATTACHMENT B, WITH THE ADDITIONAL CONDITION DIRECTING STAFF TO WORK WITH THE APPLICANT TO CONSIDER ADDITIONAL DARK SKIES STANDARDS ABOVE SUBCHAPTER E (DESIGN STANDARDS AND MIXED USE). [PLEASE REFER TO THE ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION MINUTES AND MOTION, AND ENVIRONMENTAL OFFICER’S PRESENTATION MATERIALS IN ATTACHMENT B] B-21 of 106 C814-04-0187.02.SH Page 2 [K. RAMBERG; K. COYNE – 2ND] (9-0) TWO VACANCIES ON THE COMMISSION ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISSION ACTION: May 18, 2021: February 16, 2021: MEETING CANCELLED DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER; RENOTIFICATION REQUIRED February 2, 2021: APPROVED A POSTPONEMENT REQUEST BY STAFF TO FEBRUARY 16, 2021, BY CONSENT [D. KING; A. AGUIRRE – 2ND] (11-0) April 21, 2020: APPROVED AN INDEFINITE POSTPONEMENT REQUEST BY STAFF, BY CONSENT November 5, 2019: APPROVED AN INDEFINITE POSTPONEMENT REQUEST BY STAFF, BY CONSENT [H. SMITH; J. DUNCAN – 2ND] (10-0) ONE VACANCY ON THE COMMISSION [H. SMITH; B. EVANS – 2ND] (9-0) J. DUNCAN – ABSENT; ONE VACANCY ON THE COMMISSION May 21, 2019: APPROVED AN INDEFINITE POSTPONEMENT REQUEST BY STAFF, BY CONSENT [J. DUNCAN; E. RAY – 2ND] (9-0) N. BARRERA-RAMIREZ – ABSENT; ONE VACANCY ON …
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET DISTRICT: 2 ZONING TO: MF-4-CO CASE: C14-2020-0151 – 8401-8407 South 1st Street ZONING FROM: DR; SF-2; SF-6-CO; LR-MU-CO ADDRESS: 8401, 8403, 8405, 8407 South 1st Street TOTAL SITE AREA: 8.87 acres PROPERTY OWNERS: 8401 Venture LP (Herman Cardenas); Harvey Kronberg AGENT: Smith Robertson L.L.P. (David Hartman) CASE MANAGER: Wendy Rhoades (512-974-7719, wendy.rhoades@austintexas.gov) STAFF RECOMMENDATION: The Staff recommendation is to grant multifamily residence – moderate-high density – conditional overlay (MF-4-CO) combining district zoning. The Conditional Overlay is for the following development standards: 1) a maximum of 50 feet and 4 stories; 2) a maximum of 290 units; 3) a minimum 45-foot wide dwelling unit setback along the north and east property lines adjacent to single family residence-standard lot (SF-2) zoning; 4) a 6-foot high solid fence along the north and east property lines; 5) a 8-foot wide vegetative buffer shall be provided and maintained along the north and east property lines; and 6) limit access to Orr Drive to bicycle, pedestrian, and emergency ingress and egress. For a summary of the basis of Staff’s recommendation, see case manager comments. ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: May 18, 2021: April 20, 2021: APPROVED A POSTPONEMENT RQUEST BY THE NEIGHBORHOOD TO MAY 18, 2021 [H. SMITH; D. KING – 2ND] (9-0) J. KIOLBASSA – ABSENT; ONE VACANCY ON THE COMMISSION CITY COUNCIL ACTION: To be scheduled ORDINANCE NUMBER: ISSUES: The Beacon Ridge neighborhood group has requested a second postponement until June 1, 2021. Please refer to correspondence attached at the back of the Staff report. 1 of 36B-3 C14-2020-0151 Page 2 The Applicant and residents of the Beaconridge III subdivision met on March 6, 2021 and a second meeting occurred on April 20, 2021. On May 10th, the zoning case manager hosted a meeting that included City drainage engineering and watershed engineering staff, the Applicant, and eight (8) interested neighbors to discuss the Applicant’s proposed drainage infrastructure that would be implemented at the site plan stage. The Applicant and neighborhood residents are also scheduled to meet on Friday, May 14th. Correspondence received in support and in opposition to the Applicant’s request is attached at the back of the packet. The Applicant has prepared an analysis of the proposed driveway on South 1st Street. Please refer to Exhibit C. CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: The subject rezoning area consists of four platted lots, contains a flag and flagpole sales company, a …
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET CASE: C14-2021-0035 – McLaurin Rezone ZONING FROM: DR ADDRESS: 1512 Damon Road SITE AREA: 0.748 acres (32,582 square feet) PROPERTY OWNERS: Erich Daniel McLaurin and Olivia Ann McLaurin AGENT: Masterplan (Karen Wunsch) DISTRICT: 5 TO: SF-3 CASE MANAGER: Wendy Rhoades (512-974-7719, wendy.rhoades@austintexas.gov) STAFF RECOMMENDATION: The Staff recommendation is to grant family residence (SF-3) district zoning. For a summary of the basis of Staff’s recommendation, see case manager comments on page 2. ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: May 18, 2021: CITY COUNCIL ACTION: June 10, 2021: ORDINANCE NUMBER: ISSUES: None at this time. CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: The subject undeveloped tract is located at the terminus of Damon Road on a platted, unbuilt cul de sac, and zoned development reserve (DR) district. Damon Road contains several single family residences on standard lots zoned DR upon annexation in the mid-1980s. There are large tracts to the north that have frontage on Albert Road (DR) and a condominium development under construction to the south which takes its primary access to Dittmar Road further south (SF-6-CO). The Union Pacific Railroad tracks border this property to the west. Please refer to Exhibits A (Zoning Map), A-1 (Aerial Exhibit) and B (Adjoining Subdivision Plat). The Applicant has requested family residence (SF-3) district zoning in order to build two residences on the property. 1 of 13B-4 C14-2021-0035 Page 2 BASIS OF RECOMMENDATION: 1. The proposed zoning should be consistent with the purpose statement of the district sought. The family residence (SF-3) district is the designation for a moderate density single-family residential use and a duplex use on a lot that is a minimum of 5,750 square feet. An SF-3 district designation may be applied to a use in an existing single-family neighborhood with moderate sized lots or to new development of family housing on lots that are 5,750 square feet or more. A duplex use that is designated in an SF-3 district is subject to development standards that maintain single-family neighborhood characteristics. 2. The requested SF-3 zoning would allow for two residences on the property. Staff recommends the Applicant’s request because the tract meets the intent of the SF-3 district as it fronts on a local residential street and is located within an existing single family residential neighborhood. EXISTING ZONING AND LAND USES: Zoning changes should promote compatibility with adjacent and nearby uses. ZONING LAND USES DR Site North DR South East …
1 ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET DISTRICT: 1 CASE: C14-2021-0021 -- 7009 Ed Bluestein Blvd. ZONING FROM: SF-3 and GR TO: GR-MU ADDRESS: 7009 Ed Bluestein Boulevard SITE AREA: 9.26 Acres PROPERTY OWNER/APPLICANT: Hassan Rahimi and 726 LLC CASE MANAGER: Heather Chaffin (512-974-2122, heather.chaffin@austintexas.gov) STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff supports the Applicant’s request to rezone the property to GR-MU. For a summary of the basis of staff’s recommendation, see case manager comments on page 2. ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISSION ACTION/ RECOMMENDATION: May 18, 2021: CITY COUNCIL ACTION: June 10, 2021: ORDINANCE NUMBER: AGENT: Drenner Group PC, (Leah Bojo) 1 of 11B-5 C14-2021-0021 2 ISSUES: A restrictive covenant amendment (RCA) has been filed in conjunction with this rezoning request (City File # C14-76-083(RCA)). If approved, the RCA would allow residential land uses and eliminate some vehicular access restrictions. The Applicant has stated that they intend to develop the property utilizing Affordability Unlocked. Granting of the GR-MU request does not obligate the Applicant to use Affordability Unlocked. Please see Exhibit C- Applicant Letter. CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: The subject property is located on the east side of Ed Bluestein Boulevard between Loyola Lane and Manor Road, slightly south of Purple Sage Drive. Most of the undeveloped property is zoned GR (8.27 acres), while a small strip along the northern boundary is zoned SF-3 (0.99 acres). To the north is a residential neighborhood that is zoned SF-3 and will trigger compatibility standards. This neighborhood is primarily developed with duplex residences and LBJ High School. Immediately to the south and east is undeveloped land zoned GR-MU. A small tributary to Walnut Creek is located adjacent to the southern tract boundary; no floodplain or creek buffers are associated with this tributary. Further west are undeveloped properties zoned SF-2-CO. Immediately west of the property is Ed Bluestein Boulevard; across Ed Bluestein Boulevard are properties zoned GR-V-NP, GR-NP, and GR-MU-CO-NP. These properties include retail uses (including a grocery store), undeveloped property, and civic land uses (Boys and Girls Club). Immediately to the east is a small tributary to Walnut Creek that has 100-year floodplain and a 200' wide creek buffer centered on the tributary. East of the tributary is undeveloped land zoned SF-2-CO. Please see Exhibits A and B—Zoning Map and Aerial Exhibit. Staff supports the proposed zoning. The addition of a mixed use designation would allow the Applicant to provide residential uses on the property. As described by the Applicant, …
1 RESTRICTIVE COVENANT AMENDMENT REVIEW SHEET DISTRICT: 1 AGENT: Drenner Group PC, (Leah Bojo) CASE: C14-76-083(RCA) -- 7009 Ed Bluestein Blvd. RCA ADDRESS: 7009 Ed Bluestein Boulevard SITE AREA: 9.26 Acres PROPERTY OWNER/APPLICANT: Hassan Rahimi and 726 LLC CASE MANAGER: Heather Chaffin (512-974-2122, heather.chaffin@austintexas.gov) STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff supports the Applicant’s request to amend the restrictive covenant. For a summary of the basis of staff’s recommendation, see case manager comments on page 2. ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISSION ACTION/ RECOMMENDATION: May 18, 2021: CITY COUNCIL ACTION: June 10, 2021: ORDINANCE NUMBER: 1 of 24B-6 C14-76-083(RCA) 2 ISSUES: A rezoning request has been filed in conjunction with the restrictive covenant amendment (City File # C14-2021-0021). Please see Exhibit C- Applicant Letter. CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: The subject property is located on the east side of Ed Bluestein Boulevard between Loyola Lane and Manor Road, slightly south of Purple Sage Drive. Most of the undeveloped property is zoned GR (8.27 acres), while a small strip along the northern boundary is zoned SF-3 (0.99 acres). To the north is a residential neighborhood that is zoned SF-3 and will trigger compatibility standards. This neighborhood is primarily developed with duplex residences and LBJ High School. Immediately to the south and east is undeveloped land zoned GR-MU. A small tributary to Walnut Creek is located adjacent to the southern tract boundary; no floodplain or creek buffers are associated with this tributary. Further west are undeveloped properties zoned SF-2-CO. Immediately west of the property is Ed Bluestein Boulevard; across Ed Bluestein Boulevard are properties zoned GR-V-NP, GR-NP, and GR-MU-CO-NP. These properties include retail uses (including a grocery store), undeveloped property, and civic land uses (Boys and Girls Club). Immediately to the east is a small tributary to Walnut Creek that has 100-year floodplain and a 200' wide creek buffer centered on the tributary. East of the tributary is undeveloped land zoned SF-2-CO. Please see Exhibits A and B—Zoning Map and Aerial Exhibit. In 1976, a restrictive covenant (RC) was placed on a 24.34 acre tract of land that includes this 9.26 acre site. No changes are proposed for the remaining 15.08 acres under the RC. For this property, the RC prohibited any land use that is not permitted under GR zoning. Since the Applicant is proposing to develop the site with multifamily, this restriction would need to be removed. The RC also prohibits the construction of any street that connects …
MEMORANDUM ************************************************************************ TO: Nadia Barrera-Ramirez, Chair Zoning and Platting Commission Members Heather Chaffin, Senior Planner Housing and Planning Department FROM: DATE: May 18, 2021 RE: ************************************************************************ Staff requests a postponement of this item to the June 1, 2021 Zoning and Platting Commission agenda. This will allow Staff more time to prepare a report. The Applicant supports this request. Shelton Road Districts 1 and 3 Postponement Request by Staff 1 of 1B-7
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET CASE: C14-2021-0003 (Sun Auto) DISTRICT: 6 ZONING FROM: LR TO: GR ADDRESS: 2610 ½ South Lakeline Boulevard SITE AREA: 3.2437 acres PROPERTY OWNER: Ozone Technology Inc. (Thomas J. Wolf, Jr.) AGENT: Pohl Partners (Jennie Braasch) CASE MANAGER: Sherri Sirwaitis (512-974-3057, sherri.sirwaitis@austintexas.gov) STAFF RECOMMENDATION: The staff recommends GR, Community Commercial District, zoning. ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: May 4, 2021: Approved staff's request for a postponement to May 18, 2021, by consent (8-0, C. Acosta and E. Ray-absent); H. Smith-1st, D. King-2nd. May 18, 2021 CITY COUNCIL ACTION: ORDINANCE NUMBER: 1 of 15B-8 C14-2021-0003 ISSUES: N/A CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: 2 The property in question is undeveloped and moderately vegetated. There is floodplain along the eastern portion of the tract (please see Aerial Map – Exhibit B). The site is located to the northwest of Lakeline Mall on South Lakeline Boulevard. The front portion of this property is within the City of Austin and takes access to S. Lakeline Boulevard. The rear portion of this tract of land is within the City of Cedar Park’s jurisdiction and has access of off West Rivera Circle, a residential collector street. There is undeveloped land and a single-famil y residential neighborhood to the north. To the east of this site, along Lakeline Boulevard, there is a floodplain area and a multifamily use/apartment complex (The Park at Lakeline). To the west there is an undeveloped lot within the City of Cedar Park. The parcel to the south, across S. Lakeline Boulevard, zoned P and is parkland (Lakeline Neighborhood Park). The applicant is requesting Community Commercial zoning for this tract of land so that they may develop automotive uses on the property. The staff recommends GR, Community Commercial District, zoning. The property meets the purpose statement of the Community Commercial district as it is located on an arterial roadway and will provide services to the surrounding community. The site under consideration has constraints as only a corner (western portion) of this property is developable because of floodplain. The applicant has proposed an office concept plan for the portion of this tract of land to adjacent the residential neighbors in Cedar Park, which would provide for a transition for the proposed commercial uses along S. Lakeline Boulevard to the office uses and the single family residences to the north (please see Correspondence Received - Exhibit C). GR zoning will permit the applicant …
SUBDIVISION REVIEW SHEET CASE NO.: C8-2018-0122.4A COMMISSION DATE: May 18, 2021 SUBDIVISION NAME: EastVillage Single Family Phase 4 Final Plat ADDRESS: 4605 E Howard Ln APPLICANT: RH Pioneer North, LLC (Annie Atkinson) AGENT: T. Walter Hoysa, P.E. (LJA Engineering, Inc.) ZONING: PUD NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN: N/A AREA: 10.69 acres COUNTY: Travis LOTS: 63 DISTRICT: 1 WATERSHED: Harris Branch (Suburban) JURISDICTION: Full Purpose SIDEWALKS: Sidewalks will be constructed along Syndicate Rd, Cobalt Ln, Oxford Vineyard Ln, Poco Dr and Pear Light Rd. DEPARTMENT COMMENTS: The request is for the approval of EastVillage Single Family Phase 4 Final Plat, a subdivision out of the approved EastVillage Single Family Phase 4 Preliminary Plan (C8-2018-0122) comprised of 63 lots on 10.69 acres. Staff recommends approval of the plat, subject to the conditions listed in the attached comment report. After the conditions are met, the plat will comply with LDC 25-4-84(B). The condition is that the applicant must post fiscal. This is an administrative action that require no discretionary review. An application that has been approved with conditions may be updated to address those conditions until the application expires and the plat does not need to be heard before the Commission again. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the plat, subject to the conditions listed in the comment report dated May 14, 2021, and attached as Exhibit C. CASE MANAGER: Joey de la Garza PHONE: 512-974-2664 E-mail: joey.delagarza@austintexas.gov ATTACHMENTS Exhibit A: Vicinity map Exhibit B: Proposed plat Exhibit C: Comment report dated May 14, 2021 B-91 of 6 Legal Description: EASTVILLAGE Single Family Phase 4 Final Plat Doc. no.______ T N E M E S A E IC R T C LE E ' 10 3 T O L T N E M E S A E E G A N I A R D PROJECT LOCATION N Y E S I V R V A U S R T G N I H S U C L E U M A S GRAVEL ROAD ( R Y . O A G . W E R . V L A A R N I E E S ) EXIST 36" RCP STORM FL = 636.29' EXIST 36" RCP STORM FL = 635.44' T N E M E S A E C I R T C E L E ' 0 1 A E T IO T R A D N YE O LO 10 0 F …
SUBDIVISION REVIEW SHEET CASE NO.: C8-2020-0160.0A COMMISSION DATE: May 18, 2021 SUBDIVISION NAME: Sand Beach Overlook Subdivision ADDRESS: 1505 W 3rd Street APPLICANT: Steve Ogden AGENT: LandDev (Nick Brown) ZONING: LI-CO-NP NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN: Old West Austin AREA: 0.947 acres (41,251 sf) LOTS: 1 COUNTY: Travis DISTRICT: 9 WATERSHED: Lady Bird Lake JURISDICTION: Full Purpose SIDEWALKS: Sidewalks will be constructed on site. VARIANCES: A variance from LDC § 25-4-171, which requires each lot in a subdivision abut a dedicated public street. DEPARTMENT COMMENTS: The request is for the approval of Sand Beach Overlook Subdivision, consisting of one lot on 0.947 acres, and a variance from LDC § 25-4-171, which requires each lot in a subdivision abut a dedicated public street. The applicant’s variance request is attached as Exhibit D. Austin Transportation Department’s (ATD) support for the variance request is attached as Exhibit E. Staff recommends approval of the plat and variance, subject to the condition listed in the attached comment report. After the condition is met, the plat and variance will comply with LDC 25-4-84(B). The condition includes recording the joint use access easement either prior to or concurrently with the plat. This is an administrative action that requires no discretionary review. An application that has been approved with conditions may be updated to address those conditions until the application expires and the plat and variance does not need to be heard before the Commission again. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the plat and variance, subject to the condition listed in the comment report dated May 12, 2021, and attached as Exhibit C. CASE MANAGER: Jennifer Bennett-Reumuth PHONE: 512-974-9002 E-mail: jennifer.bennett-reumuth@austintexas.gov ATTACHMENTS Exhibit A: Vicinity map Exhibit B: Proposed plat Exhibit C: Comment report dated May 12, 2021 Exhibit D: LDC § 25-4-171 variance request from applicant Exhibit E: ATD staff support for LDC § 25-4-171 variance request B-101 of 42 N56°24'31"W 1.32' (N54°44'W 1.30') BM #2 L30 L19 8 2 L 4.73' W. 5TH STREET S65°42'15"E 98.10' 93.37' L29 1908 7 2 L R E T N E K C E E R C N 7 7 ° 0 0 ' 4 7 " E 1 4 2 . 9 6 ' ( N 7 9 ° 3 5 ' E 1 4 2 . 7 5 ' ) S65°44'13"E 62.34' (S63°10'E 62.25') 3/8" L13 5/8" MWM S66°15'13"E 192.18' (S63°41'E 191.90') L12 C2 S65°12'13"E 48.27' (S62°38'E 48.20') N65°35'15"W 409.53' …
SUBDIVISION REVIEW SHEET CASE NO.: C8-2019-0052.0A PC DATE: May 18, 2021 SUBDIVISION NAME: Gibson’s Grotto AREA: 12,690 sf LOTS: 2 OWNER/APPLICANT: Austin APG Properties, Glenn Gibson AGENT: Perales Engineering LLC, Jerry Perales ADDRESS OF SUBDIVISION: 4703 CLAWSON RD COUNTY: Travis WATERSHED: Williamson Creek JURISDICTION: Full Purpose ZONING: SF-4A, SF-4A-CO DISTRICT: 5 VARIANCE: flag lot variance SIDEWALKS: Sidewalks will be constructed along all internal streets. DEPARTMENT COMMENTS: The request is for the approval of the resubdivision of Lot 18, Block A of Park Forrest, section 6, comprised of two lots on 12,690 sf, with a flag lot variance. This application was submitted on May 15, 2019 and has not expired because subdivision deadlines have been suspended until December 31, 2021 (Order No. 20200815-019). Because this plat was submitted under the regulations in effect prior to HB3167, it requires a public hearing and a commission variance for the flag lot. The flag lot variance complies with the criteria of approval in LDC 25-4- 175(A) because all reviewers have approved the plat and the driveway/utility plan, it is compatible with the surrounding neighborhood because it is located in a single family residential neighborhood and can be developed with a single family house, and staff is not aware of any private deed restrictions. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: The staff recommends approval of the plat. With the variance, the plat meets all applicable State and City of Austin Land Development Code requirements. LAND USE COMMISSION ACTION: CASE MANAGER: Steve Hopkins PHONE: 512-974-3175 E-mail: steve.hopkins@austintexas.gov B-111 of 6 B-112 of 6 B-113 of 6 .RE'S lJ .BDIVI S IOJV OF' LOT 1 B, .BLOC.EC A .F'O�.E'S'T, S'.E'CTIO.JV 6 KNOW ALL PERSONS BY THESE PRESENTS: STA 1E OF lEXAS: COUNTY OF TRAVIS: THAT I, GLENN A. GIBSON, OWNER OF 0.2913 ACRES OF LAND, BEING LOT 18, BLOCK A OF PARK FORREST, SECTION 6, A SUBDIVISIOIN THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF REORDED IN VOLUME 9, PAGE 104, OF THE PLAT RECORDS OF TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS, SAID LOT 18, BLOCK A HAVING BEEN CONVEYED TO ME BY WARRANTY DEED WITH VENDOR' LIEN RECORDED IN DOCUMENT No. 2017140817, PUBLIC RECORDS OF TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS: SAID SUBDIVISION FOR RESUBDIVISION CHAPTER 212.014 OF THE LOCAL GOVERMENT CODE, DO HEREBY RESUBDIVIDE SAID 0.2913 ACRES TO BE KNOWN AS: OFFICIAL HAVING BEEN APPROVED PURSUANT TO THE PUBLIC NOTIFICATION AND HEARING PROVISION IN TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS, ACCORDING TO OF GIBSON'S GROTTO RESUBDIVISION OF LOT 18, BLOCK A. …
SUBDIVISION REVIEW SHEET CASE NO.: C8J-2008-0195.0A(VAC) COMMISSION DATE: May 18, 2021 SUBDIVISION NAME: Stoneridge Estates Subdivision (plat vacation) ADDRESS: 9820 Flintrock Circle APPLICANT: Alpha Invesco Corporation Profit Sharing Plan AGENT: FNF Cad Services ZONING: Not applicable (ETJ) NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN: Not applicable AREA: 10.08 acres LOTS: Vacating 5 lots COUNTY: Travis DISTRICT: Not applicable WATERSHED: Slaughter Creek JURISDICTION: ETJ SIDEWALKS: Not applicable VARIANCE: None DEPARTMENT COMMENTS: This request is for the approval of the Stoneridge Estates Subdivision plat vacation. The applicant proposes to vacate this subdivision, comprised of 5 lots on approximately 10.08 acres. This property will be replatted as the Flintrock Subdivision (C8J-2018-0010.0A). Note: Plat vacations are not subject to the State H.B. 3167 timelines or approval processes. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: The staff recommends approval of the subdivision vacation. The vacation of the subdivision meets applicable State and City of Austin Land Development Code requirements. CASE MANAGER: Jennifer Bennett-Reumuth PHONE: 512-974-9002 E-mail: jennifer.bennett-reumuth@austintexas.gov ATTACHMENTS Exhibit A: Vicinity map Exhibit B: Plat to be vacated Exhibit C: Vacation document B-121 of 10 B-122 of 10 B-123 of 10 B-124 of 10 B-125 of 10 B-126 of 10 B-127 of 10 ToTALPLATVAGATIoNoFSToNERIDGEESTATESSUBDIVISIoN THE STATE OF TEXAS COUNTY OF TRAVIS whereas MELVIN J. ARLDT, owner of that certain tract of land out of the Mrs' J'S' Glasscock i-90 recorded in Volume 4577 ' Page 2051 of Survey No. 47, Abstract No. 2321, "" "onr#J[y the Deed Records of Travis County, fexas-lirO heretofore subdivide the same into the subdivision designated'I. iio^ri'crocr rdrmii sueotvtsroN, the prat of which is recorded in Document ruumnerldrzooios ot tne official Records of Travis County' Texas' and WHEREAS, all of said subdivision is now owned by the parties indicated, to wit' LOTS: 1-5 OWNER: ALPHA INVESCO CORPORATION PROFIT SHARING PLAN WHEREAS, ALPHA INVESCO CORPORATION PROFIT SHARING PLAN' fOT ANd iN consideration of the premises and pursuant to the provisions-of.chapter zlz,o-!f 9j the Local Government code, do hereby racaie all of STONERIDGE ESTATES SUBDIVISION' EXECUTED THE DAYS HEREAFTER NOTED. DATE 2 -lU -}rt ){(t/l THE STATE OF TEXAS COUNTY OF TRAVIS owNER',S SIGNATURE . .;:r. "- .,} ,t ,/ _r'' .' ,,{,-. .a.1. .r' :"""*-"\- " ,ese6 Corporation Profit Sharing Plan {l nsert_.ObmpanY Address} By: J:"Glen Lee, Trustee BEFORE ME, the undersigpe{guthority, a Notary Public in and for the State of Texas, on this dav personallv appeared \.hknn- LXf , known to be the person whose name is subscribed to the foregolng …
SUBDIVISION REVIEW SHEET CASE NO.: C8J-2018-0010.0A COMMISSION DATE: May 18, 2021 SUBDIVISION NAME: Flintrock Subdivision ADDRESS: 9820 Flintrock Circle APPLICANT: Alpha Invesco Corporation Profit Sharing Plan AGENT: Landmark Engineering, Inc. (Javier Barajas) ZONING: Not applicable (ETJ) NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN: Not applicable AREA: 10.08 acres LOTS: 9 COUNTY: Travis DISTRICT: Not applicable WATERSHED: Slaughter Creek JURISDICTION: ETJ SIDEWALKS: Sidewalks will be constructed along the subdivision side of Flintrock Circle. VARIANCE: None DEPARTMENT COMMENTS: The request is for the approval of the Flintrock Subdivision, consisting of 9 lots on 10.08 acres. This property was previously platted as the Stoneridge Estates Subdivision. The plat vacation for Stoneridge Estates (C8J-2008-0195.0A(VAC) is also being considered by ZAP and recommended for approval. Because this property falls within the City’s ETJ, this application was reviewed under Title 30: Austin/Travis County Subdivision Regulations. Title 30 does not require variance or driveway/utility plans for flag lots. Note: This plat is not subject to the State H.B. 3167 timelines or approval processes, as the application was received prior to those rule changes. Also, this application was extended under the old process due to delays and has remained active under mayoral orders for deadline extensions during the pandemic. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the Flintrock Subdivision plat. This plat meets all applicable State and City of Austin LDC requirements. CASE MANAGER: Jennifer Bennett-Reumuth PHONE: 512-974-9002 E-mail: jennifer.bennett-reumuth@austintexas.gov ATTACHMENTS Exhibit A: Vicinity map Exhibit B: Proposed plat B-131 of 5 B-132 of 5 B-133 of 5 B-134 of 5 B-135 of 5 Note: Should additional backup be submitted after the online publishing of this staff report, it may be found at the following link: https://www.austintexas.gov/cityclerk/boards_commissions/meetings/54_1.htm
Regular Meeting of the Zoning and Platting Commission May 18, 2021 Zoning and Platting Commission to be held May 18, 2021 with Social Distancing Modifications Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers, including applicants and representatives, must register in advance (Day before the scheduled meeting, May 17, 2021 by noon. ) To speak remotely at the May 18, 2021 Zoning and Platting Commission Meeting, residents must: Preferably email Commission Liaison, Andrew Rivera at andrew.rivera@austintexas.gov or call 512-974-6508 (the day before the meeting). The following information is required: 1. The speaker name. 2. Item number(s) they wish to speak on. 3. Whether they are for/against/neutral. 4. Mailing address. 5. Telephone number. Must be the number that will be used to call-in. Failure to provide the required information by noon May 17, 2021 shall render a request null and void. automatically roll over. A registered speaker may not sign up another speaker. Previous registration on an item does not •Once a request to register to speak has been called in or emailed to the board liaison, residents will receive either an email or phone call with additional information regarding the call in process. •Handouts or other information must be emailed to andrew.rivera@austintexas.gov by 1:00 PM Tuesday May 18, 2021. This information will be provided to Commission members in advance of the meeting. •Residents may watch the meeting here: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Time Allotment: Speakers: 3 minutes. Applicant: 6 minutes and 3 minutes rebuttal. Postponement requests must be submitted to the case manager and Andrew Rivera by 5PM Monday, May 17 2021 Reunión de la Comisión de Zoning and Platting Fecha 18 de mayo de 2021 La Comisión de Zoning and Platting se reunirá el 18 de mayo de 2021 modificaciones de distanciamiento soial. Se permitirán comentarios públicos por teléfono; no se permitirá ninguna entrada en persona. Llame o envíe un correo electrónico al enlace de la junta en 512-974-6508 andrew.rivera@austintexas.gov a más tardar al mediodía (el día antes de la reunion, 17 de mayo de 2021 . ) 1. El nombre del orador. 2. Número (s) de artículo sobre el que desean hablar. 3. Si están a favor / en contra / neutrales. 4. Dirección postal. 5. Número de teléfono. Debe ser el número que se utilizará para llamar a la persona que desea hablar. Si la información solicitada no se envía antes del mediodía del …
MEMORANDUM TO: Chair Barrera Ramirez and members of the Zoning and Platting Commission FROM: Steve Hopkins, Planning Officer, LUR subdivision review supervisor DATE: May 18, 2021 SUBJECT: Options available to the ZAP for action on subdivision applications At the hearing on May 4, the Zoning and Platting Commission requested a briefing from staff regarding options available for action on subdivision applications. This memo will outline the options available to the Commission for action on subdivision applications and will clarify the staff recommendations. As used in this memo, the terms “Land Use Commission” and “Commission” refer to the Zoning and Platting Commission and the Planning Commission. Both Commissions have the same authority to act on a subdivision application. The term “subdivision application” refers to an application for a preliminary plan or final plat. Below is a summary of the options available to the Land Use Commission for action on subdivision applications per the 2019 State Law HB3167: Option 1: Disapprove for Reasons. This means the application requires changes that necessitate additional technical review and may impact other facets of code and criteria. If a plat has been Disapproved for Reasons, the next update is required to return to the commission at a hearing. Option 2: Approve with Conditions. This means the plat will comply with all requirements after certain conditions are met. The conditions will be limited to routine administrative items which require no discretion, such as recording an easement or posting fiscal surety. If a plat is Approved with Conditions, the next update does not need to return to the commission at a hearing. Option 3: Approve as Submitted. This means staff has found the application complies with code and criteria and is ready to be approved. A postponement, lack of a quorum, or other failure to take action as outlined above, would result in the automatic approval of the application as submitted. The city must act on a subdivision application, as outlined above, within 30 calendar days of initial submittal. The city must act on updates within 15 days. All subdivision applications have the same deadline whether they are administrative or require a hearing with the Land Use Commission. If a hearing is required for the initial submittal, it will occur on the 30th day. If a hearing is required for an update, it will occur on the 14th day. The backup provided to the Commission prior to the …
From: To: Subject: Date: All – Rhoades, Wendy RE: May 4 Zoning and Platting Meeting Monday, May 17, 2021 1:43:07 PM We are not agreeable to an additional postponement at this time and would like to proceed to the public hearing with ZAP tomorrow evening. Even so, I will certainly schedule to meet with the neighborhood after tomorrow evening and before the case goes to Council. Thank you, Victoria Haase Thrower Design 510 South Congress Avenue, Suite 207 Mail: P.O. Box 41957 Austin, Texas 78704 512-998-5900 Cell 512-476-4456 Office From: Eugene Sutton Sent: Monday, May 17, 2021 1:12 PM To: Wendy.Rhoades@austintexas.gov; Rhoades, Wendy <Wendy.Rhoades@austintexas.gov>; Victoria Subject: RE: May 4 Zoning and Platting Meeting June 1 would be a good date. We have another neighborhood meeting on the 15 th of June. We would want to speak with MS. Haase. Thank you Eugene Sutton Sent from AT&T Yahoo Mail on Android On Mon, May 17, 2021 at 12:18 PM, Rhoades, Wendy <Wendy.Rhoades@austintexas.gov> wrote: Mr. Sutton, Could you confirm a postponement date for this case? As info, the next two Zoning and Platting Commission meeting dates are Tuesday, June 1st and Tuesday, June 15th. Both meetings are scheduled to begin at 6 p.m. and will be virtual meetings. I will also need to check with the Applicant and find out if they are agreeable to your postponement request. Sincerely, Wendy Rhoades Good afternoon, Thank you again. From: Eugene Sutton Sent: Friday, May 14, 2021 4:27 PM To: Rhoades, Wendy <Wendy.Rhoades@austintexas.gov>; Rhoades, Wendy <Wendy.Rhoades@austintexas.gov>; Subject: RE: May 4 Zoning and Platting Meeting After our neighborhood meeting Tuesday, our Outreach committee met today and asked me to write you to seek a non adversarial compromise on 1609 Matthews. I believe we have enough signatures for a valid petition as well. We would also request another mutual postponement on the May 18 ZAP meeting. Our group normally meets at 2:00 on Fridays via Zoom but we can modify that accordingly. Eugene Sutton 512 441 1567 Sent from AT&T Yahoo Mail on Android On Sat, May 1, 2021 at 11:08 AM, Rhoades, Wendy <Wendy.Rhoades@austintexas.gov> wrote: We will post this correspondence to the ZAP agenda for this item. Wendy From: Eugene Sutton To: Victoria ; Rhoades, Wendy <Wendy.Rhoades@austintexas.gov> Subject: RE: May 4 Zoning and Platting Meeting Thank you all. We did indeed discuss this rezoning this afternoon and I recognize the benefit of conversation regarding this, but …
From: To: Cc: Subject: Date: Attachments: Terry Mitchell Rivera, Andrew Rhoades, Wendy; Myra Goepp Planning commission speaker Tuesday, May 18, 2021 9:55:10 AM image001[53].png *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** Andrew, I have been out of town for several days and realized that the Goodnight zoning is coming up on the Planning Commission agenda tonight: I realize this is too late for me to sign up and speak, but I wanted to register my support for this zoning case: C814-04-0187.02.SH – Goodnight Ranch PUD – 2nd Amendment; District 2 Here are my reasons for supporting this request: As a nation, the median new home sales price was $397,000 last month. That means that households making $110,000 can barely qualify. If interest rates climb to 4.5%, households must make around $120,000 to qualify. If interest rates go to 6%, households will need to earn about $132,000. In Austin, the median new home price is higher. The median “existing home price” (always lower) is $425,000 in the entire metro area and inside the City is $515,000. That means that a household must around $116,500 to afford the median existing home in the entire metro area, or about $137,750 to afford the median home price inside the City limits. This requested amendment allows Goodnight Ranch to provide a denser housing product that will reach households earning around $35,000 and up. Our company is seeking to provide this housing. It is an incontrovertible fact that to lower price of housing, a developer has just two tools – the developer can increase the density (that is what we are doing) and, second, make the units smaller (again, we are doing this). By using both of these strategies, we are seeking to serve the majority of our households, not just the top 20 to 30% of our households. Terry Mitchell Terry Please let me know if you have any questions or comments. Terry Mitchell Momark Development LLC P.O. Box 5654 Austin, Texas 78763 O: (512) 391-1789 F: (512) 233-2331 C: (512) 924-8066 www.momarkdevelopment.com CAUTION: This email was received at the City of Austin, from an EXTERNAL source. Please use caution when clicking links or opening attachments. If you believe this to be a malicious and/or phishing email, please forward this email to cybersecurity@austintexas.gov.
Nuestra area es muy tranquila y tiene un muy buen hambiente familiar creo que un parque recreacional seria una major opcion, Our area is very quiet and has a good family atmosphere. I think a recreational park would be a better option. Además los caminos no están bien diseñados para soportar el aumento de trafico con el transito de vehiculos acutal. Furthermore, the roads were not designed to withstand the increase in traffic with the vehicles currently on the road. Hay demasiado accidentes. There are too many accidents.
Zoning Change opposition statement from Kristina & Jeff (Thanks to Kristina for summarizing the below statement): As an individual home-owner in the affected area, I am opposed to allowing a rezoning of the property in question, to MF-4. Based on all of the provided information, I do not feel this level of rezoning request is a good match for our surrounding SF neighborhood. It would not compliment, nor enhance the immediate area, & would inevitably produce more strain, on existing issues/concerns. I certainly do not want to ruin the potential chances of my fellow neighbors securing a promise, & solution to their privacy concerns, or current flooding issues caused by this property. However, I do not agree that a moderate to high density, 4-story structure (much less three, 4-story buildings, in addition to 2 & 3-story units) is the right fit, for our single family, 1-2 story neighborhood. I understand the purpose of building housing on main arteries. Currently the main artery, this proposed property feeds on to (S.1st), is already inundated, often making it extremely difficult to turn left. The required streetlight for the development serves only to benefit itself, & Great Britain, not the closest neighborhood surrounding the proposed area. The lesser, east/west connecting streets (Dittmar & Ralph Ablanedo), are both just 2 lanes, & not sufficient for the added traffic burden this development would bring. Additionally, Ralph Ablanedo has 2 EMS stations, & Dittmar already has a choke point on the bridge over the Boggy Creek watershed. Neither street would benefit from traffic backing up. Without improvement to the city’s infrastructure, concerns remain regarding stress added to the area’s already inadequate drainage. While potential on-site solutions may be addressed by the developer, regarding the directional flow of sheeting (to alleviate current, direct neighbor flooding), the overall estimated volume would only potentially be decreased by 10%. Output is still fully being directed to the cul-de-sac on Orr. We have already seen flooding in this area, as well as over Mario, without the additional impervious cover of the new development. Personally, I intentionally opted to purchase a home in a neighborhood zoned for single family, with mostly homeowners. Even rental homes are still single-family dwellings. I greatly value the personal & financial investment my fellow neighbors have made, in our neighborhood. An apartment complex, with 100% rental units, will only provide our neighborhood with an eternal ebb & flow …
