Zero Waste Advisory Commission Construction & Demolition Recycling Committee Meeting Minutes February 28, 2017 The Construction & Demolition Recycling Committee of the Zero Waste Advisory Commission (ZWAC) convened on February 28, 2017, at City Hall, Bull Pen Room 1029, Austin, Texas. Committee Members in Attendance: Kendra Bones Shana Joyce Attending: Joshua Blaine, Chair City Staff in Attendance: Austin Resource Recovery: Woody Raine, Richard McHale, Amy Slagle Committee Chair Blaine called the Committee Meeting to order at 6:35 p.m. a. Committee Members, staff, and stakeholders introduced themselves. 1. CALL TO ORDER: No one spoke. 2. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION GENERAL 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES On a motion by Bones and second by Joyce, the Committee unanimously (3-0) approved the minutes for their December 13, 2016 meeting. 4. NEW BUSINESS a. Disaster debris management Amy Slagle, ARR Interim Litter Abatement Division Director, presented information about ARR’s Storm Debris Management Plan – what activates the plan, the operations, and the types of debris managed. Illustrating the plan in action, as a result of the 2015 Halloween Flood, ARR diverted 112 tons of brush, 4 tons of household hazardous waste, and 4 tons of electronics and tires. Another 1,859 tons of bulky debris were disposed. Blaine requested more information on the contents of landfilled debris and diversion rates for other disasters. b. Deconstruction – municipal programs and policies On behalf of The Reuse People of Austin, Adriana Vann presented her findings on municipal programs and policies that support deconstruction. Briefly, in order of impact, they included: • Raise Awareness 1. Post deconstruction information on the City website 2. 3. Inform City Permitting Office staff and Historic Landmark Commission Inform public on the value and how to get a Deconstruction Survey • Permit Incentives for Deconstruction 1. Establish separate Deconstruction Permit 2. Waive or reduce fees for Deconstruction Permits 3. Expedite review for new building permits if existing structure is deconstructed 4. Advertise incentives information, and raise awareness Alto CA, and others • Deconstruction Grant Program – fund deconstruction projects as a pilot, to collect • Deconstruction Ordinance examples: Seattle WA, Portland OR, Cook County IL, Palo Committee members and other meeting participants discussed challenges for deconstruction: matching generators and users and the value of reclaimed items. Raine noted that the ARR director told Council as they reviewed the C&D ordinance that ARR would use programmatic initiatives for portions of the C&D stream not affected by the …
Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission (ICRC) April 23, 2021 at 2:30 pm VIA VIDEOCONFERENCING CURRENT COMMISSION MEMBERS: Sara Calderón Erin Dempsey Whitney Finch Luis Gonzalez Errol Hardin Shaina Kambo Prabhu Kannan Dr. Sterling Lands Hoang Le Brigham Morris Christina Puentes Eugene Schneider Selina Yee Place holder MINUTES Members Absent Errol Hardin Staff in Attendance Matthew Dugan Lisa Rodriguez Members in Attendance Sara Calderón Erin Dempsey Whitney Finch Luis Gonzalez Shaina Kambo Prabhu Kannan Dr. Sterling Lands Hoang Le Brigham Morris Christina Puentes Eugene Schneider Selina Yee CALL TO ORDER ICRC Liaison, Matthew Dugan called the meeting to order at 2:38pm with eleven members present. Commissioner Lands joined the meeting at 2:45pm. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first three 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. No speakers signed up to speak. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES This item was tabled for the next meeting. 2. OLD BUSINESS The ICRC may discuss and take action on the following agenda items: Selection of remaining commissioner Following discussion and deliberation, the remaining commissioner was not selected. This item will be taken up at the next meeting. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS • Selection of the remaining commissioner ADJOURNMENT ICRC Liaison, Matthew Dugan adjourned the meeting at 4:07pm. The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair access. If requiring Sign Language Interpreters or alternative formats, please give notice at least 2 days (48 hours) before the meeting date. Please call Matt Dugan at the Housing and Planning Department, at 512-974-7665 and matthew.dugan@austintexas.gov, for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission, please contact Matt Dugan at 512-974-7665 and matthew.dugan@austintexas.gov or Lisa Rodriguez at 512-974-3119 and lisa.rodriguez@austintexas.gov.
April 23, 2021 ZWAC Construction and Demolition (C&D) Ordinance Reform Committee REGULAR MEETING MINUTES The Construction and Demolition Ordinance Reform Committee of the Zero Waste Advisory Commission (ZWAC) convened in a regular meeting on April 23, 2021 remotely via WebEx. Ian Steyaert called the Board Meeting to order at 1:03 p.m. Board Members in Attendance: Ian Steyaert (chair), Cathy Gattuso, and Amanda Masino Staff in Attendance: Elizabeth Nelson, Selene Castillo, Gena McKinley, Jason McCombs, 1. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Four (4) citizens spoke during the opportunity for citizen communication. Ross Biel with Recon Services and 3B Recycling in reference to the Qualified Processor section of the C&D Ordinance, addressed that there is not a City Registered Evaluator that verifies third party processor diversion rates alongside RCI (Recycling Certification Institute). Stakeholder Biel also mentioned that processors are not required to register with the City and pointed out that there are issues with processors reporting and reporting accurately, identifying material end markets, and increased pressure to recycle materials that are difficult to divert. Stakeholder Biel pointed out a conflict with RCI allowing fuel burning and the City not allowing burning as a diversion option. Stakeholder Biel spoke of the benefits of RCI certification and the detailed reporting requirements. Walter Biel, owner of Recon Services, and 3B Recycling, discussed the process of becoming RCI Certified, the challenges of recycling construction debris and finding end markets, and the process for becoming a recycler through applying with TCEQ. Stakeholder Biel stated that 70% of the material they receive is wood and burning as biofuel is the only option for this material, which LEED and EPA count as diversion. Stakeholder Biel also spoke about contamination issues at sites collecting comingled recycling that must be landfilled because of that contamination. William Turley, founder and Executive Director of the Construction and Demolition Recycling Association (CDRA) shared facts about C&D materials. Stakeholder Turley mentioned that burning wood biomass is recognized as diversion from the landfill by both EPA and LEED and requested that the City recognize that when certifying facilities since Zero Waste tenets allow for 10% waste to energy. Stakeholder Turley stated that RCI certification is the only program for recycling facilities that has been developed to an ISO level and is recognized by USGBC as the only legitimate program, and that requiring all facilities to be certified would reduce fraudulent reporting and increase reporting accuracy. Jeffrey Jacoby, with …
Commission on Seniors Community Interest Announcement AGE-FRIENDLY AUSTIN FORUM Thursday, April 22nd, 2021 at 1:00pm Remote Event: Halana.Kaleel@austintexas.gov Halana Kaleel 512-972-5019 Age-friendly Austin Forum Series (all events) Tickets | Eventbrite A quorum of Commission on Seniors members may be present. No action will be taken, and no Commission on Seniors business will occur
Versión en español a continuación. Finance/Allocations Committee Meeting of the HIV Planning Council WEDNESDAY, April 21, 2021 Finance/Allocations Committee Meeting to be held on April 21, 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 (04/20/2021 by noon). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the April 21, 2021 HIV Planning Council Meeting, members of the public must: •Call or email the board liaison at (512) 972-5806 and Jaseudia.Killion@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 Jaseudia.Killion@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 junta en Reunión del Finance/Allocations Meeting of the HIV Planning Council Wednesday, April 21, 2021 FECHA de la reunion (Abril 21, 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 (04/20/2021 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 (512) 972-5806 and Jaseudia.Killion@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 …
Versión en español a continuación. Historic Landmark Commission Special Meeting of the Preservation Plan Committee Wednesday, April 21, 2021, 1 p.m. MEETING TO BE HELD APRIL 21, 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 (Tuesday, April 20, by noon). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the April 21 Preservation Plan Committee meeting, members of the public must: Call or email the board liaison at (512) 974-1264 or preservation@austintexas.gov no later than noon on Tuesday, April 20 (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 preservation@austintexas.gov by noon the day before the scheduled meeting. This information will be provided to committee members in advance of the meeting. Reunión Especial del Comité del Plan de la Preservación Histórica Un Comité de la Comisión de Sitios Históricos FECHA de la reunion 21 de abril, 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 (20 de abril, 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 (512) 974- 1264 o preservation@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 …
HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION PRESERVATION PLAN COMMITTEE MONDAY, MARCH 15, 2021 – 1 p.m. VIA VIDEOCONFERENCING COMMISSION MEMBERS: X Ben Heimsath X Terri Myers _ Alex Papavasiliou X Beth Valenzuela MINUTES CALL TO ORDER CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL No citizens registered to speak. APPROVAL OF MINUTES No minutes to be approved. 1. 2. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION A. Update on Certified Local Government grant for new preservation plan Council scheduled to accept grant funds on March 25 Historic Landmark Commission may designate a representative to speak on the item at the Council meeting Staff working on grant agreement and facilitator Request for Qualifications Discussion of next steps for preservation plan; possible recommendation to Historic Landmark Commission B. A working group is the preferred way to develop the preservation plan framework—more flexibility Important to keep Council members regularly updated on the project (e.g., with monthly updates from commissioners) Next steps for Preservation Plan Committee: April Discuss “seats at the table”: who needs to be represented? Make formal recommendation to Historic Landmark Commission to create Preservation Plan Working Group 1 April 26: HLC requests committee and staff to recruit members for group May (early) Allocate “seats at the table” (more detailed) Discuss scoring factors Provide feedback on draft application Invite Equity Office staff June (mid) Review recommended member list based on staff scores and facilitator feedback Finalize member list and recommend to Historic Landmark Commission Invite facilitator June 28: HLC appoints members to Preservation Plan Working Group ADJOURNMENT For more information on the Preservation Plan Committee, please contact Cara Bertron, Senior Planner, at cara.bertron@austintexas.gov or 512-974-1446. 2
Versión en español a continuación. Regular Meeting of the Bond Oversight Commission April 21, 2021 Bond Oversight Commission to be held April 21, 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 (April 20, 2021 by noon). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the April 21, 2021 Bond Oversight Commission Meeting, members of the public must: •Call or email the board liaison, Megan Bell, at (512) 974-2532 or megan.bell@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 megan.bell@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 Reunión del Bond Oversight Commission FECHA de la reunion (Abril 21, 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 (Abril 20, 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 (512) 974-2532, megan.bell@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 …
Meeting of the Codes and Ordinances Joint Committee April 21, 2021 Codes and Ordinances Joint Committee to be held April 21, 2021, with Social Distancing Modifications To speak remotely at the Codes and Ordinances Joint Committee Meeting, residents must: •Call or email the board liaison at (512) 364-8304 or greg.dutton@austintexas.gov no later than noon, April 20. 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 greg.dutton@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 Reunión del Codes and Ordinances Joint Committee FECHA de la reunion (April 21, 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 (April 20, 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 (512) 364-8304 or greg.dutton@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 que se haya realizado una solicitud para hablar con el enlace de la junta, la información para llamar el día de la reunión programada se enviará por correo electrónico o por teléfono. • Los oradores deben llamar al menos 15 minutos antes del inicio de la …
Meeting of the Codes and Ordinances Joint Committee April 21, 2021 Codes and Ordinances Joint Committee to be held April 21, 2021, with Social Distancing Modifications To speak remotely at the Codes and Ordinances Joint Committee Meeting, residents must: •Call or email the board liaison at (512) 364-8304 or greg.dutton@austintexas.gov no later than noon, April 20. 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 greg.dutton@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 Reunión del Codes and Ordinances Joint Committee FECHA de la reunion (April 21, 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 (April 20, 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 (512) 364-8304 or greg.dutton@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 que se haya realizado una solicitud para hablar con el enlace de la junta, la información para llamar el día de la reunión programada se enviará por correo electrónico o por teléfono. • Los oradores deben llamar al menos 15 minutos antes del inicio de la …
Versión en español a continuación. DOWNTOWN COMMISSION Meeting of APRIL 21, 2021 Downtown Commission Meeting to be held APRIL 21, 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 (April 20, 2021 by noon). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the April 21, 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 (APRIL 21, 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 (April 20, 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 …
Versión en español a continuación. Environmental Commission Regular Meeting April 21, 2021 Environmental Commission to be held April 21, 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 (April 20, 2021 by noon). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the April 21, 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 (21 de abril 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 (20 de abril 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 …
Committee Chair Responsibilities Ensure compliance with City Code Ensure compliance with Texas Open Meetings Act Coordinate with staff liaison to post agendas 72 hours in advance A quorum must be present to conduct committee meetings o A quorum of the committee is at least three committee members. o No more than five commission members may attend a meeting. The EC Bylaws include all established committees and their duties. These duties must be approved by the Council Audit and Finance Committee. The Committee Chair is responsible for completing and presenting annual reports to the full Commission and filing the report with the Office of Chief Clerk and the Watershed Protection Department on or before January 31st each year. o It is the full responsibility of the Committee Chair to complete this report. The report must include the following: (1) a statement of the board’s mission and a description of the board’s actions in furtherance of that mission during the previous calendar year; and (2) the board’s goals and objectives for the new calendar year. After a meeting has been held, it is the responsibility of the committee chair to provide a report on the issues the committee is working on during the Environmental Commission Committee Reports each meeting. Meeting requirements Per City Code, committees must meet on a regularly scheduled basis at least quarterly. It is the responsibility of the Committee Chair to request these meetings to be scheduled. In order to provide adequate scheduling time and posting requirements, please comply with the following deadlines: o 3 weeks in advance, contact the liaison to schedule the meeting & notify liaison o At least 10 days before the meeting, review and approve the final agenda with of draft agenda items. the staff liaison. Committee Recommendations If a recommendation is passed during a committee meeting, provide the completed motion form to the staff liaison before the end of the committee meeting. o Writing must be complete and legible & recommendations must be read into the record during the meeting. It is important that recommendations are uploaded to the Environmental Commission website as soon as possible. Within 24 hours, the liaison will email a draft copy of the typed recommendation to the committee Chair. Respond with corrections &/signature within 24 hours if possible. Purview of Commission Chair The Environmental Commission Chair …
Updated April 2021 Environmental Commission Committee Members Committee Name Urban Growth Policy & Water Quality Protection Committee Chair Pam Thompson Urban Forestry Committee Vacant Members Perry Bedford Pam Thompson Kevin Ramberg Vacant position 4 Vacant position 5 Pam Thompson Linda Guerrero Vacant position 3 Vacant position 4 Vacant position 5 Other Committee Memberships Committee Name Joint Environmental/Parks Board Balcones Canyonlands Conservation Plan Citizen’s Advisory Committee Joint Sustainability Committee* South Central Waterfront Advisory Board* Members Linda Guerrero Pam Thompson Vacant position 3 Vacant position 4 Kevin Ramberg Katie Coyne Linda Guerrero * Member is elected by Council to serve a 2 year or 4 year term membership.
Pamela Abee-Taulli Environmental Review Specialist Senior Development Services Department BRAKER VALLEY SUBDIVISION 4806 BLUE GOOSE RD. C8-2020-0112 4/21/2021 BRAKER VALLEY C8-2020-0112 1 PROJECT LOCATION Site Location Austin ETJ Austin City Limits Edwards Aquifer Recharge Zone Edwards Aquifer Contributing Zone This product is for informational purposes and may not have been prepared for or be suitable for legal, engineering, or surveying purposes. It does not represent an on-the- ground survey and represents only the approximate relative location of property boundaries. This product has been produced by the Watershed Protection Department for the sole purpose of geographic reference. No warranty is made by the City of Austin regarding specific accuracy or completeness. 4/21/2021 BRAKER VALLEY C8-2020-0112 2 0510Miles[ PROPERTY DATA • Walnut Creek Watershed • Suburban Classification • Desired Development Zone Zone • Full Purpose Jurisdiction • Critical Water Quality • Wetland Critical Environmental Feature • Council District: 1 4/21/2021 BRAKER VALLEY C8-2020-0112 3 [ DEVELOPMENT DATA • Minor CWQZ buffer 4/21/2021 BRAKER VALLEY C8-2020-0112 4 [ DEVELOPMENT DATA • Intermediate CWQZ buffer • Minimal slopes over 15% 4/21/2021 BRAKER VALLEY C8-2020-0112 5 [ DEVELOPMENT DATA • Intermediate CWQZ buffer • Minimal slopes over 15% • Wetland CEF Wetlands 4/21/2021 BRAKER VALLEY C8-2020-0112 6 [ BUFFER AVERAGING 4/21/2021 BRAKER VALLEY C8-2020-0112 7 BUFFER AVERAGING 4/21/2021 BRAKER VALLEY C8-2020-0112 8 SLOPES & GRADING 4/21/2021 BRAKER VALLEY C8-2020-0112 9 VARIANCE REQUEST 1 • Variance to 25-8-341 to cut over 4 feet to 11.26 feet. 4/21/2021 BRAKER VALLEY C8-2020-0112 10 VARIANCE REQUEST 2 • Variance to 25-8-342 to fill over 4 feet to 16.73 feet. 4/21/2021 BRAKER VALLEY C8-2020-0112 11
ITEM FOR ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION AGENDA COMMISSION MEETING DATE: April 21, 20121 NAME & NUMBER OF PROJECT: Braker Valley Subdivision C8-2020-0112 NAME OF APPLICANT OR ORGANIZATION: Chris Rawls BGE, Inc. LOCATION: 4806 Blue Goose Rd., Austin, TX 78754 COUNCIL DISTRICT: District #1 ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW STAFF: WATERSHED: Pamela Abee-Taulli, Environmental Review Specialist Senior, Development Services Department, 512.974.1879, pamela.abee- taulli@austintexas.gov. Walnut Creek Watershed, Suburban Classification, Desired Development Zone REQUEST: Variance request is as follows: 1. Request to vary from LDC 25-8-341 to allow cut over four feet STAFF RECOMMENDATION: STAFF CONDITIONS: 2. Request to vary from LDC 25-8-342 to allow fill over four feet to to 11.5 feet. 17 feet. Staff recommends these variances, having determined the findings of fact to have been met. In the two locations where roadways cross the Critical Water Quality Zone, culverts will be provided for the entire width of the half-Critical Water Quality Zone. This avoids the flow pinch-point of the single, narrow culvert originally proposed. Revegetation for all areas of the stormwater pond that are not covered by dam safety regulations will be with Standard Specifications Manual 609S Native Seeding and Planting for Restoration, using a selection of low- growing, non-woody vegetation that can be mowed. Development Services Department Staff Recommendations Concerning Required Findings Project Name: Ordinance Standard: Watershed Protection Ordinance Variance Request: Braker Valley Subdivision 1. Request to vary from LDC 25-8-341 to allow cut over four 2. Request to vary from LDC 25-8-342 to allow fill over four feet to 11.5 feet. feet to 17 feet. Include an explanation with each applicable finding of fact. A. Land Use Commission variance determinations from Chapter 25-8-41 of the City Code: 1. The requirement will deprive the applicant of a privilege available to owners of similarly situated property with approximately contemporaneous development subject to similar code requirements. Yes The proposed grading is of a scope that is typical in uplands areas for the construction of required stormwater control ponds. The Land Development Code does not allow grading for stormwater control measures within 100’ of a classified waterway [25-8-341(A)(4)(c) & 25-8-342(A)(4)(c)]. However, in-line wet ponds, such as the one proposed, are allowed in the CWQZ per 25-8-261(F) if designed according to the Environmental Criteria Manual (ECM). However, the Environmental Criteria Manual requires wet ponds to have a permanent pool depth of six (6) to eight (8) feet. Unless the channel has steep slopes, it is difficult to design …
Case No.: (City use only) Environmental Resource Inventory For the City of Austin Related to LDC 25-8-121, City Code 30-5-121, ECM 1.3.0 & 1.10.0 The ERI is required for projects that meet one or more of the criteria listed in LDC 25-8-121(A), City Code 30-5-121(A). 1. SITE/PROJECT NAME: Braker Valley Tract 2. COUNTY APPRAISAL DISTRICT PROPERTY ID (#’s): 236613 & 236616 3. ADDRESS/LOCATION OF PROJECT: 11105 Cameron Rd. Austin, TX 78754 4. WATERSHED: Walnut Creek Watershed 5. THIS SITE IS WITHIN THE (Check all that apply) Edwards Aquifer Recharge Zone* (See note below) .................. (cid:133)YES (cid:133)No Edwards Aquifer Contributing Zone*.................................. (cid:133)YES (cid:133)No Edwards Aquifer 1500 ft Verification Zone* ....................... (cid:133)YES (cid:133)No Barton Spring Zone* .......................................................... (cid:133)YES (cid:133)No *(as defined by the City of Austin – LDC 25-8-2 or City Code 30-5-2) ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ Note: If the property is over the Edwards Aquifer Recharge zone, the Hydrogeologic Report and karst surveys must be completed and signed by a Professional Geoscientist Licensed in the State of Texas. 6. DOES THIS PROJECT PROPOSE FLOODPLAIN MODIFICATION?.......(cid:133)YES** (cid:133)NO ✔ If yes, then check all that apply: (cid:13) (1) The floodplain modifications proposed are necessary to protect the public health and safety; (cid:13) (2) The floodplain modifications proposed would provide a significant, demonstrable environmental benefit, as determined by a functional assessment of floodplain health as prescribed by the Environmental Criteria Manual (ECM), or (cid:13) (3) The floodplain modifications proposed are necessary for development allowed in the critical water quality zone under LDC 25-8-261 or 25-8-262, City Code 30-5-261 or 30-5-262. (cid:13) (4) The floodplain modifications proposed are outside of the Critical Water Quality Zone in an area determined to be in poor or fair condition by a functional assessment of floodplain health. ** If yes, then a functional assessment must be completed and attached to the ERI (see ECM 1.7 and Appendix X for forms and guidance) unless conditions 1 or 3 above apply. 7. IF THE SITE IS WITHIN AN URBAN OR SUBURBAN WATERSHED, DOES THIS PROJECT PROPOSE A UTILITY LINE PARALLEL TO AND WITHIN THE CRITICAL WATER QUALITY ZONE? ......................................................... (cid:133)YES*** (cid:133)NO ✔ ***If yes, then riparian restoration is required by LDC 25-8-261(E) or City Code 30-5-261(E) and a functional assessment must be completed and attached to the ERI (see ECM1.5 and Appendix X for forms and guidance). 0 8. There is a total of (#’s) Critical Environmental Feature(s)(CEFs) on or within150 …
1076 SPRINGDALE 1076 SPRINGDALE ROAD. SP-2019-0385C Hank Marley Environmental Review Specialist Senior Development Services Department 1 PROPERTY DATA • Tannehill Branch Watershed • Urban Watershed Classification • Desired Development Zone • City of Austin Full Purpose Jurisdiction • Not located over Edwards Aquifer Recharge Zone • Wetlands located on site • Council District #1 1076 Springdale NTS North 2 Vicinity Exhibit E. 12 St. & Airport Blvd. Givens District Park 1076 Springdale NTS North 3 Existing conditions 1076 Springdale NTS North 4 Variance Request • To allow development in a Critical Water Quality Zone (LDC 25-8-261) 5 Background • The site is a corner lot located at the intersection of Oak Springs Dr. and Springdale Rd. and proposes driveway connections to both urban roadways, which is comparable to many corner lot developments. • Development is limited in a Critical Water Quality Zone (CWQZ) by LDC 25-8-261. • The proposed driveway to gain access to the site from Oak Springs Drive crosses a CWQZ. 6 Existing conditions Proposed location of driveway crossing CWQZ North NTS 7 Existing conditions Proposed driveway location crossing the CWQZ NTS North 8 Proposed Site Plan Enlargement Proposed driveway crossing the CWQZ NTS North 9 Proposed Site Plan Enlargement Proposed driveway crossing the CWQZ NTS North 0 1 Background (continued) • All of the parcel’s frontage along Oak Springs drive lies within a CWQZ. The portion of the CWQZ that would be disturbed with the proposed driveway consists of mowed vegetation devoid of riparian habitat. • The driveway connection proposes to disturb approximately 475 square feet of CWQZ out of the 32,000-SF of CWQZ located on site. This is a minimum deviation from code requirements necessary to allow a reasonable use of the property. 1 1 Background (continued) • The area that drains stormwater to the section of CWQZ proposed to be disturbed by the driveway connection, currently drains over a sidewalk into the roadway, eventually entering a nearby storm inlet that flows directly into the creek. • The proposed development plans to capture this drainage area and divert it to the biofiltration rain garden water quality pond, which will result in water quality that is greater than water quality achievable without the variance. 2 1 Variance Recommendation • Staff has determined that the required findings of fact have been met and recommends the following conditions: All landscape areas and any areas disturbed during construction to be …
