ITEM FOR ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION AGENDA COMMISSION MEETING DATE: April 15, 2020 NAME & NUMBER OF PROJECT: Water Oak Apartments SP-2019-0109C NAME OF APPLICANT OR ORGANIZATION: Gemsong Ryan Jones Carter LOCATION: 12125 S IH 35, Austin, TX 78747 COUNCIL DISTRICT: District 5 ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW STAFF: WATERSHED: REQUEST: Pamela Abee-Taulli, Environmental Review Specialist Senior, Development Services Department, 512-974-1879 Onion Creek Watershed, Suburban Classification, Desired Development Zone Variance request is as follows: 1. Request to vary from LDC 25-8-341 to allow cut in excess of 4 feet on slopes exceeding 15 percent. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends this variance with conditions, having determined the findings of fact to have been met. STAFF CONDITIONS: 1. Stockpile and reserve topsoil for use in revegetation of disturbed areas. 2. Revegetate disturbed areas adjacent to creek and pond with riparian plantings per 609S.6. 3. Use enhanced erosion & sedimentation controls during construction to prevent outflow of sediment-laden water from pond. Development Services Department Staff Recommendations Concerning Required Findings Project Name: Ordinance Standard: Watershed Protection Ordinance Variance Request: Water Oak Apartments Request to vary from LDC 25-8-341 to allow cut in excess of 4 feet, to 13 feet, on slopes exceeding 15 percent. 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 site slopes toward the middle, from east and west, toward an unclassified creek (drainage area less than 64 acres) that bisects the lot (see Applicant Exhibit 4 for topography). With a gross site area of 21.4 acres, 1.6 acres have slopes between 15 and 25 percent, 0.5 acres have slopes from 25 to 35 percent, and 0.04 acres have slopes over 35 percent. The steepest slopes are at the north, downstream end of the creek. This is also the best location for the detention pond, since it is the lowest point of the site. Developers of similarly situated properties have been allowed to grade over 4 feet for ponds located on steep slopes. 2. The variance: a) Is not necessitated by the scale, layout, construction method, or other design decision made by the applicant, unless the design decision provides greater overall environmental protection than is achievable without the variance; Yes The variance is not necessitated by …
ULLRICH WATER TREATMENT PLANT – ZEBRA MUSSEL MITIGATION PROJECT 1000 FOREST VIEW DRIVE SPC-03-0005C(R1) Scott E. Hiers, P.G. Hydrogeologic Reviewer Watershed Protection Department And Pamela Abee-Taull Environmental Review Specialist Senior Development Services Department 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. 2 PROPERTY DATA • Lake Austin Watershed • Water Supply Rural Classification • Drinking Water Protection Zone • Full Purpose • Over Edwards Aquifer Recharge Zone • Critical Environmental Features on site • Council District 8 3 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 5 BACKGROUND • To provide Zebra Mussel Mitigation at the raw water in-take using low concentration of copper sulfate penetahydate (CuSO4 ꞏ 5H2O). • Double-walled chemical storage, canopy and meeting system to the low service pump station (LSPS). • Proposed construction will coincide with existing impervious cover. 6 CODE REFERENCE Title 25 – Land Development Code, Chapter 25-8-281(C)(2)(b). 7 VARIANCE REQUEST Request to vary from LDC 25-8-281(C)(2)(b) to allow the construction Zebra Mussel Mitigation System within 150-foot Critical Environmental Feature (CEF) buffer for a Rimrock CEF. 8 VARIANCE RECOMMENDATION Finding of Facts have been met. Approval of variance with following condition: • Additional wetland mitigation and shoreline stabilization will be installed per Code, no special conditions. 9 0 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. Other City of Austin water treatment plants have the same chemical feed system in place to help control zebra mussel infestations in the raw water transmission main. Chemical treatment is necessary to control zebra mussel infestations in raw water transmission mains. 1 …
ITEM FOR ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION AGENDA COMMISSION MEETING DATE: 04/15/2020 NAME & NUMBER OF PROJECT: Albert H. Ullrich Water Treatment Plant SPC-03-0005C(R1) NAME OF APPLICANT OR ORGANIZATION: MWM Design Group; Shari Pape LOCATION: 3602½ Redbud Trail Unit C, 78746 COUNCIL DISTRICT: District 8 ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW STAFF: Scott Hiers, Environmental Scientist Senior, Watershed Protection Department, 512.974.1916, scott.hiers@austintexas.gov WATERSHED: REQUEST: Pamela Abee-Taulli, Environmental Review Specialist Senior, Development Services Department, 512.974.1879, pamela.abee- taulli@austintexas.gov Bee Creek, Little Bee Creek, & Lake Austin watersheds, Water Supply Rural Classification, Drinking Water Protection Zone Variance request is as follows: Request to vary from LDC 25-8-281(C)(2)(b) to allow the construction within 150-foot Critical Environmental Feature (CEF) buffer for a Rimrock CEF. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends this variance, having determined the findings of fact to have been met. STAFF CONDITIONS: None. Staff Findings of Fact Development Services Department Staff Recommendations Concerning Required Findings Project Name & Case Number: Albert H. Ullrich Water Treatment Plant - SPC-03-0005C(R1) Ordinance Standard: Watershed Protection Ordinance Variance Request: To allow construction within 150-foot Critical Environmental Feature (CEF) buffer for a Rimrock CEF [LDC 25-8-281(C)(2)(b)]. 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. Other City of Austin water treatment plants have the same chemical feed system in place to help control zebra mussel infestations in the raw water transmission main. Chemical treatment is necessary to control zebra mussel infestations in raw water transmission mains. 2. The variance: a) Is not necessitated by the scale, layout, construction method, or other design decision made by the applicant, unless the design decision provides greater overall environmental protection than is achievable without the variance; Yes. The variance is not necessitated by the design. No alternative locations are available on site for a Zebra Mussel Mitigation System. The system must be placed in or near the existing intake pump house. There is not enough room in the existing pump station to house the entire system, such as the chemical storage. All the proposed construction coincides within areas of existing impervious cover. No additional impervious cover is being added. b) Is the minimum deviation from the code requirement necessary to allow a reasonable use of the property; Yes. The variance is …
DAVIS WATER TREATMENT PLANT – ZEBRA MUSSEL MITIGATION PROJECT 3352 MOUNT BONNELL ROAD SPC-03-0414(R1) Scott E. Hiers, P.G. Hydrogeologic Reviewer Watershed Protection Department And Pamela Abee-Taull Environmental Review Specialist Senior Development Services Department 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. PROPERTY DATA • Lake Austin Watershed • Water Supply Suburban &Rural Classification • Drinking Water Protection Zone • Full Purpose • Over Edwards Aquifer Recharge Zone • Critical Environmental Features on site • Council District 10 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. BACKGROUND • To provide Zebra Mussel Mitigation at the raw water in-take using low concentration of copper sulfate penetahydate (CuSO4 ꞏ 5H2O). • Double-walled chemical storage, canopy and meeting system to the low service pump station (LSPS). CODE REFERENCE Title 25 – Land Development Code, Chapter 25-8-281(C)(2)(b) and 25-8-341. VARIANCE REQUEST 1. Request to vary from LDC 25-8-281(C)(2)(b) to allow the construction Zebra Mussel Mitigation System within 150-foot Critical Environmental Feature (CEF) buffers. 2. Request to vary from LDC 25-8-341 to allow cut exceeding 4 feet, to 4.5 feet. VARIANCE RECOMMENDATION Finding of Facts have been met. Approval of variance with following condition: • Additional wetland mitigation and shoreline stabilization will be installed per Code, no special conditions. 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. Other City of Austin water treatment plants have the same chemical feed system in place to help control zebra mussel infestations in the raw water transmission main. Chemical treatment is necessary to control zebra mussel infestations in raw water transmission mains. Is not necessitated by …
ITEM FOR ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION AGENDA COMMISSION MEETING DATE: April 15, 2020 NAME & NUMBER OF PROJECT: Davis Water Treatment Plant SPC-2012-0414(R1) NAME OF APPLICANT OR ORGANIZATION: MWM Design Group; Shari Pape LOCATION: 3352 Mount Bonnell Road COUNCIL DISTRICT: District 10 ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW STAFF: Scott Hiers, Environmental Scientist Senior; Watershed Protection Department, 512.974.1916, scott.hiers@austintexas.gov ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW STAFF: Pamela Abee-Taulli, Environmental Review Specialist Senior, Development Services Department, 512.974.1879, pamela.abee- taulli@austintexas.gov WATERSHED: Huck’s Slough & Lake Austin watersheds, Water Supply Suburban & Water Supply Rural Classification, Drinking Water Protection Zone REQUEST: Variance requests are as follows: 1. Request to vary from LDC 25-8-281(C)(2)(b) to allow the construction within 150-foot of Critical Environmental Feature (CEF) buffers. 2. Request to vary from LDC 25-8-341 to allow cut exceeding 4 feet, to 4.5 feet. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends these variances, having determined the findings of fact to have been met. STAFF CONDITIONS: None Development Services Department Staff Recommendations Concerning Required Findings Project Name & Case Number: Davis Water Treatment Plant - SPC-2012-0414(R1) Ordinance Standard: Watershed Protection Ordinance Variance Request: To allow construction within 150-foot Critical Environmental Feature (CEF) buffer for a Rimrock CEF [LDC 25-8-281(C)(2)(b)]. 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. Other City of Austin water treatment plants have the same chemical feed system in place to help control zebra mussel infestations in the raw water transmission main. Chemical treatment is necessary to control zebra mussel infestations in raw water transmission mains. 2. The variance: a) Is not necessitated by the scale, layout, construction method, or other design decision made by the applicant, unless the design decision provides greater overall environmental protection than is achievable without the variance; Yes. The variance is not necessitated by the design. No alternative locations are available on site for a Zebra Mussel Mitigation System. The system must be placed in or near the existing intake pump house. There is not enough room in the existing pump station to house the entire system, such as the chemical storage. All the proposed construction coincides within areas of existing impervious cover. Minimal impervious cover is being added. b) Is the minimum deviation from the code requirement necessary to allow a …
ULLRICH WATER TREATMENT PLANT – ZEBRA MUSSEL MITIGATION PROJECT 1000 FOREST VIEW DRIVE SPC-03-0005C(R1) Scott E. Hiers, P.G. Hydrogeologic Reviewer Watershed Protection Department And Pamela Abee-Taull Environmental Review Specialist Senior Development Services Department 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. PROPERTY DATA • Lake Austin Watershed • Water Supply Rural Classification • Drinking Water Protection Zone • Full Purpose • Over Edwards Aquifer Recharge Zone • Critical Environmental Features on site • Council District 8 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. BACKGROUND • To provide Zebra Mussel Mitigation at the raw water in-take using low concentration of copper sulfate pentahydate (CuSO4 ꞏ 5H2O). • Double-walled chemical storage, canopy and metering system to the low service pump station (LSPS). • Proposed construction will coincide with existing impervious cover. CODE REFERENCE Title 25 – Land Development Code, Chapter 25-8-281(C)(2)(b). VARIANCE REQUEST Request to vary from LDC 25-8-281(C)(2)(b) to allow the construction Zebra Mussel Mitigation System within 150-foot Critical Environmental Feature (CEF) buffer for a Rimrock CEF. VARIANCE RECOMMENDATION Finding of Facts have been met. Approval of variance with following condition: • Additional wetland mitigation will be installed per Code, no special conditions. 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. Other City of Austin water treatment plants have the same chemical feed system in place to help control zebra mussel infestations in the raw water transmission main. Chemical treatment is necessary to control zebra mussel infestations in raw water transmission mains. Is not necessitated by the scale, layout, construction method, or other design decision made …
DAVIS WATER TREATMENT PLANT – ZEBRA MUSSEL MITIGATION PROJECT 3352 MOUNT BONNELL ROAD SPC-03-0414(R1) Scott E. Hiers, P.G. Hydrogeologic Reviewer Watershed Protection Department And Pamela Abee-Taull Environmental Review Specialist Senior Development Services Department 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. PROPERTY DATA • Lake Austin Watershed • Water Supply Suburban &Rural Classification • Drinking Water Protection Zone • Full Purpose • Over Edwards Aquifer Recharge Zone • Critical Environmental Features on site • Council District 10 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. BACKGROUND • To provide Zebra Mussel Mitigation at the raw water in-take using low concentration of copper sulfate pentahydate (CuSO4 · 5H2O). • Double-walled chemical storage, canopy and metering system to the low service pump station (LSPS). CODE REFERENCE Title 25 – Land Development Code, Chapter 25-8-281(C)(2)(b) and 25-8-341. VARIANCE REQUEST 1. Request to vary from LDC 25-8-281(C)(2)(b) to allow the construction Zebra Mussel Mitigation System within 150-foot Critical Environmental Feature (CEF) buffers. 2. Request to vary from LDC 25-8-341 to allow cut exceeding 4 feet, to 5.5 feet. VARIANCE RECOMMENDATION Finding of Facts have been met. Approval of variance with following condition: • Additional wetland mitigation will be installed per Code, no special conditions. 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. Other City of Austin water treatment plants have the same chemical feed system in place to help control zebra mussel infestations in the raw water transmission main. Chemical treatment is necessary infestations in raw water to control zebra mussel transmission mains. Is not necessitated by the scale, layout, …
ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION MOTION 20200415 006a Date: April 15, 2020 Subject: Water Oak Apartments, SP-2019-0109C Motion by: Kevin Ramberg Seconded by: Linda Guerrero RATIONALE: WHEREAS, the Environmental Commission recognizes the applicant is requesting a variance from LDC 25- 8-341 to allow cut in excess of 4 feet on slopes exceeding 15 percent; and WHEREAS, the Environmental Commission recognizes the site is located in the Onion Creek Watershed, desired development zone and not over the Edwards Aquifer Recharge Zone; and WHEREAS, the Environmental Commission recognizes that staff recommend the variance with conditions having determined the findings of fact have been met. THEREFORE, the Environmental Commission recommends approval of the requested variance from LDC 25-8-341 to allow cut in excess of 4 feet on slopes exceeding 15 percent with the following; Staff Conditions: 1. Stockpile and reserve topsoil for use in revegetation of disturbed areas 2. Revegetate disturbed areas adjacent to creek and pond with riparian plantings per 609S.6 3. Use enhanced erosion and sedimentation controls during construction to prevent outflow of sediment laden water from pond. Environmental Commission Conditions: None VOTE 9-0 For: Smith, Nill, Neely, Gordon, Bedford, Ramberg, Guerrero, Coyne, and Maceo Against: None Abstain: None Recuse: None Absent: Creel, Thompson 1 Approved By: Linda Guerrero, Environmental Commission Chair 2
ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION MOTION 20200415 006b Date: April 15, 2020 RATIONALE: Subject: Albert H. Ullrich Water Treatment Plant, SPC-03-0005C(R1) Motion by: Kevin Ramberg Seconded by: Katie Coyne WHEREAS, the Environmental Commission recognizes the applicant is requesting a variance from LDC 25- 8-281 (C)(2)(b) to allow construction within the 150-foot buffer for a rimrock Critical Environmental Feature. WHEREAS, the Environmental Commission recognizes that staff recommend the variance without conditions having determined the findings of fact have been met. THEREFORE, the Environmental Commission recommends approval of the requested variance from LDC 25-8-281 (C)(2)(b) to allow construction within the 150-foot buffer for a rimrock Critical Environmental Feature with the following; Staff Conditions: None Environmental Commission Conditions: None VOTE 9-0 For: Smith, Nill, Neely, Gordon, Bedford, Ramberg, Guerrero, Coyne, and Maceo Against: None Abstain: None Recuse: None Absent: Creel, Thompson Approved By: Linda Guerrero, Environmental Commission Chair 1
ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION MOTION 20200415 006c Date: April 15, 2020 Subject: Davis Water Treatment Plant, SPC-2012-0414(R1) Motion by: Kevin Ramberg Seconded by: Katie Coyne RATIONALE: WHEREAS, the Environmental Commission recognizes the applicant is requesting a variance from LDC 25- 8-281 (C)(2)(b) to allow construction within the 150-foot buffer of Critical Environmental Features. WHEREAS, the Environmental Commission recognizes the applicant is requesting a variance from LDC 25- 8-341 to allow cut exceeding 4 feet, to 5.5 feet. WHEREAS, the Environmental Commission recognizes that staff recommend the variance without conditions having determined the findings of fact have been met. THEREFORE, the Environmental Commission recommends approval of the requested variances from LDC 25-8-281 (C)(2)(b) to allow construction within the 150-foot buffer of Critical Environmental Features and LDC 25-8-341 to allow cut to 5.5 feet with the following; Staff Conditions: None Environmental Commission Conditions: None VOTE 9-0 For: Smith, Nill, Neely, Gordon, Bedford, Ramberg, Guerrero, Coyne, and Maceo Against: None Abstain: None Recuse: None Absent: Creel, Thompson 1 Approved By: Linda Guerrero, Environmental Commission Chair 2
2. 3. 4. ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, April 15, 2020 The Environmental Commission convened in a public meeting on Wednesday, April 15, 2020 with Social Distancing Modifications via remote video conferencing. Commissioners in Attendance: Curtis Smith Ryan Nill Mary Ann Neely Wendy Gordon Peggy Maceo Perry Bedford Kevin Ramberg Katie Coyne Linda Guerrero Commissioners Absent: Andy Creel Pam Thompson Staff in Attendance: Kaela Champlin Chris Herrington Pamela Abee-Taulli Scott Hiers CALL TO ORDER Commissioner Coyne called the meeting to order at 3:03 P.M. 1. EDUCATION a. None APPROVAL OF MINUTES AND ACTION a. None ENVIRONMENTAL OFFICER’S UPDATE ON PAST COMMISSION ACTIONS AND REPORT ON ITEMS OF INTEREST a. Watershed Protection Department response to the COVID-19 pandemic (5 minutes) Item conducted as posted. No action taken. STAFF BRIEFINGS* a. None 1 5. 6. ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION a. None PUBLIC HEARINGS AND POSSIBLE ACTION a. Name: Water Oak Apartments, SP-2019-0109C Applicant: Gemsong Ryan, Jones Carter Location: 12125 S IH 35, Austin, TX 78747 Staff: Pamela Abee-Taulli, Environmental Review Specialist Senior, Development Services Department Watershed: Onion 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 in excess of 4 feet on slopes exceeding 15 percent. Staff Recommendation: Staff recommended this variance with conditions, having determined the findings of fact to have been met. (30 minutes) Commissioner Ramberg made a motion to recommend approval of the variance with conditions and was seconded by Commissioner Coyne. A substitute motion to consider a donation to Austin Wildlife Rescue failed on Commissioner Maceo’s motion, Commissioner Guerrero’s second on a 4-5 vote. Those voting aye were Commissioners Smith, Neely, Guerrero, and Maceo. Those voting nay were Commissioners Bedford, Nill, Ramberg, Coyne, and Gordon. Commissioners Creel and Thompson were absent. A motion to recommend approval of the variance with conditions was approved on Commissioner Ramberg’s motion, Commissioner Coyne’s second on a 9-0 vote. Commissioners Creel and Thompson were absent. b. Name: Albert H. Ullrich Water Treatment Plant, SPC-03-0005C(R1) Applicant: MWM Design Group, Shari Pape Location: 3602 ½ Redbud Trail Unit C, Austin, TX 78746 Staff: Scott Hiers, Environmental Scientist Senior, Watershed Protection Department and Pamela Abee-Taulli, Environmental Review Specialist Senior, Development Services Department Watershed: Bee Creek, Little Bee Creek, & Lake Austin Watersheds, Water Supply Rural Classification, Drinking Water Protection Zone Request: Variance request is as follows: Request to vary from …
Special Meeting of the “Electrical Board” APRIL 15, 2020 Electrical Board to be held April 15 at 3:00 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 14, 2020 by NOON. All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the April 15 Electrical Board Meeting, residents must: •Call or email the board liaison at 512-974-2417 or rick.arzola@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 30 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. •Residents may watch the meeting here: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Font Size: 12; Font: Times New Roman; Font Style: Regular ELECTRIC BOARD SPECIAL CALLED MEETING Wednesday, April 15, 2020 at 3:00 PM VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Gabriel Flores-Chair (Garza); Delwin Goss-V.Chair (Renteria); Randy Pomikahl (Tovo), Michael King (Paige), Rogelio Wallace (Adler), Miguel Suazo (Madison); Robert Schmidt (Casar), Nicole Stasek (Kitchen), Mark Weaver (Flannigan), Ben Brenneman (Alter), Adamson, David (Pool) AGENDA CALL TO ORDER 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES- Minutes from Special Called Meeting March 11, 2020 2. DISCUSSION AND ACTION – International Swimming Pool and Spa Code. 3. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS- Agenda items were from March 11 Special Called Meeting requests. a. Update on Austin Criteria Manual b. DSD Permit Program. ADJOURNMENT 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. 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 Rick …
B&C MEETING INSTRUCTIONS As we temporarily transition to remote meetings, the following is how we propose meetings be conducted until further notice: MEETING • There will be no General Citizen Communication. • Date and start time of meetings will vary, they will not follow the approved time/date approved • Time for each meeting will be limited to an hour and a half, unless arrangements have been for the year. made in advance. • All Members will attend remotely. o A quorum of members, at least, must attend remotely to convene and conduct business. • The Board or Commission can handle all items, even if they are discussion items. • Chair will do Roll Call; attendance and votes should be taken verbally. SPEAKERS person. BOARD LIAISON • Speakers will be able to sign up in advance and speak via phone; no speakers will be heard in • Each speaker will get three minutes to discuss all items they register to speak on, with no donation of time due to technical challenges. Instructions on how to register to speak will be listed on the agenda. • All registered speakers on items will speak at the beginning of the meeting. • After a registered speaker dials into the conference line provided to them by the board liaison, they must mute their telephone line until the chair calls their name. Any speaker who speaks out of turn will be disconnected. • Please let the registered speaker know that similar to a regular meeting, depending on the number of speakers, and length of discussion, they may need to remain on the line for a period of time. • The staff liaison will be available via phone to answer questions and take meeting minutes as they do at regular meetings. Thank you for your continued service to the community and understanding the challenges faced making sure the services you provide are supported through the limited resources available to us. We appreciate you understanding and following the meeting schedule assignments.
Hello Everyone For all B & C meetings, we have decided to use Webex. Below, you will find a link to a great introductory video that will tell you just about everything you need to know on how to join a WebEx meeting, how to test your hardware setup before joining a meeting, and how to turn on and off your microphone and your webcam. In addition to the training video, we have included some must have information about how to change your meeting view to a grid view, so that you can see everyone on one screen. The grid view is happily called “The Brady Bunch” view. We will be sending out a meeting invitation that’s specific for your meeting, which will include a WebEx meeting link. Introductory WebEx Training Video (only 2 min & 34 seconds) or try: https://youtu.be/ru85544RveA Below are a few tips in order to make your meeting successful • For this meeting, please use a computer to connect, or dial in using your phone • Do not use the VPN for participating in this meeting, the VPN will cause a slowdown in your internet traffic, which will cause issues during the video conference • Please use the computer headset if you have one available • Please keep your microphone muted, unless you are recognized to speak • In order for other to see you clearly, please participate in the meeting from a location that provides ample lighting, and do not pick a spot where there is a window behind you • Use the “grid view” in order to see all meeting participants How to turn on “grid view” 1. Hover over the view icon in the top right corner of the screen 2. Select the “grid view” icon If anyone has any questions at all about the technology behind the B & C meetings, please let me know. Stay healthy, and we’ll see you all soon. Thank you, Kory Ellis IT Manager - City Hall
APRIL 15, 2020 SPECIAL CALLED MEETING Electric Board APPROVED MINUTES The Electric Board convened in a Special Called Board Meeting on April 15, 2020 via Video Conference Chairman Flores called the Board Meeting to order at 3:06 PM Board Members in Attendance: Delwin Goss, Randy Pomikahl, Mark Weaver, Rogelio Wallace, Ben Brenneman and Gabe Flores Members Not in Attendance: Robert Schmidt, David Adamson, Michael King, Michael King and Nicole Stasek Staff in Attendance: Rick Arzola (DSD), Eric Zimmerman (DSD), Marty Starrett (DSD) and Todd Wilcox 1. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: As there were no Citizen Communication being allowed for this type of video conference meeting, David Johnson tuned in for listening purposes. 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: The minutes from the March 11, 2020 Special called meeting was approved as written. Vice Chair member Pomikahl made a motion to accept the minutes as written. Board member Brenneman second the motion, motion passed 6-0. 3. DISCUSSION AND ACTION- International Swimming Pool and Spa Ordinance- DSD Staff of Commercial Building Inspections, Todd Wilcox gave a brief introduction to the board on the ISPSC code. As his presentation concluded, Todd asked the board if there were any questions they had regarding the ISPSC code. After no one responded, Chairman Flores asked to take a vote to recommend the ordinance to council. Staff elected not to take a vote at this time as stakeholders meetings was still taking place. The ISPSC will need to come back to the board for a final recommendation in May. 4. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS: a. Discussion and Action on ISPSC Code b. Discussion update on Austin Criteria Manual c. Discussion Permit Programs with DSD. 5. ADJOURN: A motion to adjourn the meeting was made by Board member Pomikahl and second by Weaver for a 6-0 vote. The meeting adjourned at 3:38 Pm
Special Meeting of the Austin-Travis County Food Policy Board 04/15/20, 10:00-11:30 am Austin-Travis County Food Policy Board to be held 04/15/20 with Social Distancing Modifications Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers must register in advance by 04/14/20 by NOON. All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the 04/15/29 Austin-Travis County Food Policy Board Meeting, residents must: • Call or email the board liaison, Samantha Night (Samantha.Night@austintexas.gov or 713-824-7335) no later than noon, Tuesday, the 14th of April. 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 30 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 Samantha.Night@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. • Residents may watch the meeting here: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Austin-Travis County Food Policy Board Wednesday, April 15, 2020, 10:00-11:30 am VIA VIDEOCONFERENCING http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Kara Prior, Vice Chair Felipe Camacho Kacey Hanson Sharon Mays Joi Chevalier Ryan Rosshirt AGENDA CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Karen Magid, Chair Andrea Abel Ellen Sweets Roman Gonalez Emily Nicola Kara Prior CALL TO ORDER 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 2. OLD BUSINESS a. Board Infrastructure & Protocol 3. STAFF BRIEFINGS 4. NEW BUSINESS i. Review Board Members’ meetings with City and County Officials a. Office of Sustainability City of Austin emergency food access update a. Working Group Briefings and Recommendation i. Build Opportunities for Food Entrepreneurs ii. Support Farms & Farmers iii. Healthy Food Access to All Communities iv. Food and Gardens v. COVID-19 Food System Response i. Discuss and take possible action on recommendations vi. Discuss and take possible action on budget recommendations vii. Review of Board Member Assignments a. Discuss ability to continue to meet remotely and possible frequency FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT The …
MEETING MINUTES APRIL 15, 2020 Austin-Travis County Food Policy Board The Austin-Travis County Food Policy Board (ATCFPB) convened on Wednesday, April 15, 2020 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCING http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Board Members in Attendance: Andrea Abel, Joi Chevalier, Kacey Hanson, Karen Magid (Chair), Sharon Mays, Kara Prior (Vice-Chair), Ryan Rosshirt, Ellen Sweets Absent board members: Roman Gonzalez, Felipe Camacho, Emily DeMaria Staff in Attendance: Emily Ackland, Edwin Marty, Brittany Nevins, Sam Night, Amanda Rohlich CALL TO ORDER Board Chair Karen Magid called the meeting to order at 10:10 am. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL a. Vanessa Fuentes, Community Advocate, Dove Springs. Importance of food access as part of resilience plan. Life expectancy 10 years longer than those east of i-35. High risk areas for COVID-19 those in Eastern Crescent bear the brunt of coronavirus. Higher risk for hospitalizations. Ensure equitable food access. Many families are essential and frontline workers. Need to fill immediate need and include in the resilience plan. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM MARCH 9th MEETING Board Member Kacey Hanson motioned to approve the meeting minutes from March 9, 2020 with Board Member Sharon Mays seconding the motion. Passed on a 7-0 vote. 2. OLD BUSINESS a. Board Infrastructure & Protocol i. Review Board Members’ meetings with City and County Officials i. Sharon Mays met with Mayor and Environmental Health regarding the new order requiring face masks and the lack of notification that restaurants and businesses have received regarding these orders. ii. Andrea Abel had communication with Constable Stacy Suits iii. Joi Chevalier had communication with Brigid Shea, Judge Eckhardt, Mayor’s Office, and iv. Kacey Hanson met with Jeff Travillion provided updates on emergency activities and about the City’s budget request. 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 Edwin Marty, Office of Sustainability at 512-974-2120, for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Food Policy Board please contact Edwin Marty at 512-974-2120 3. STAFF BRIEFINGS v. Ryan Rosshirt communicated with ACC Julie Ann Nitsch, had materials to distribute but could not get access to vehicles vi. Karen Magid working with Joi on a food access proposal and …
M E M O R A N D U M TO: FROM: DATE: RE: Mayor and City Council Jerry Rusthoven, Assistant Director/Interim Lead Planning and Zoning Department April 6, 2020 C14-2019-0164 NPA-2019-0015.02 Pecan Springs Residential District 1 Postponement Request by Staff ************************************************************************ Staff requests a postponement of the above referenced neighborhood plan amendment (NPA) and rezoning to the May 21, 2020 agenda. The items are scheduled to be heard at Planning Commission on the April 28, 2020. If you have any questions about this item, please contact me at (512) 974-3207. Jerry Rusthoven, Assistant Director/Interim Lead Planning and Zoning Department xc: Spencer Cronk, City Manager J. Rodney Gonzales, Assistant City Manager 1 of 1B-011 of 1
M E M O R A N D U M TO: FROM: DATE: RE: Mayor and City Council Jerry Rusthoven, Assistant Director/Interim Lead Planning and Zoning Department April 6, 2020 C14-2019-0164 NPA-2019-0015.02 Pecan Springs Residential District 1 Postponement Request by Staff ************************************************************************ Staff requests a postponement of the above referenced neighborhood plan amendment (NPA) and rezoning to the May 21, 2020 agenda. The items are scheduled to be heard at Planning Commission on the April 28, 2020. If you have any questions about this item, please contact me at (512) 974-3207. Jerry Rusthoven, Assistant Director/Interim Lead Planning and Zoning Department xc: Spencer Cronk, City Manager J. Rodney Gonzales, Assistant City Manager 1 of 1B-021 of 1
MEMORANDUM ************************************************************************ TO: Fayez Kazi, Chair Planning Commission Members FROM: DATE: RE: Heather Chaffin, Senior Planner Planning and Zoning Department April 14, 2020 Pecan Springs Residential / 3500 Pecan Springs C14-2019-0164 NPA-2019-0015.02 Postponement Request by Staff ************************************************************************ Staff requests a postponement of the above-referenced rezoning and neighborhood plan amendment cases from the April 14, 2020 Planning Commission hearing to the April 28, 2020 hearing date. The applicant and neighborhood are still working together to resolve outstanding issues. 1 of 1B-031 of 1
MEMORANDUM ************************************************************************ TO: Fayez Kazi, Chair Planning Commission Members FROM: Wendy Rhoades Planning and Zoning Department DATE: April 7, 2020 RE: C14-2019-0003 and C14-85-288.8(RCA5) – Lantana, Block P, Lot 3 Request for Postponement by the Staff ************************************************************************ The Staff requests a postponement of the above-referenced rezoning and restrictive covenant amendment cases to April 28, 2020. At that time, a related project consent agreement item will also be placed on the agenda to address residential use for the property, and under what circumstances it could occur. The project consent agreement was reviewed by the Environmental Commission on March 4, 2020. Attachment: Map of Property 1 of 2B-041 of 2 DR RR 92-0116 DR SP92-246C SO UTHW EST PKWY ! ! ! ! ! ! I M R A D O R D R ! ! ! ! ! 85-288 RC SP06-0757C 92-0142 SP-06-0061CS CS-NP ! ! ! TRACT 2 ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! 92-0142 ! ! ! ! ! CS-1-CO-NP ! ! ! ! ! C14-2018-0005 ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! FAST FOOD FAST FOOD GO 92-0116 RESTURANT TEC O M A CIR GO ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! TRACT 1 GR-NP UNDEV ! ! ! ! NPA-2016-0025.02 ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! R D N O N N A C M A I I L L W W RIA LT O B L V D MF-2-NP UNDEV SF-2-NP 92-0142 ! ! ! ! ! ! 92-0142 P-NP UNDEV 94-0145 85-288.8 SPC-92-0286 92-0142 P-NP CMP88-0011 SP89-0045C GO-NP ZONING 87-145 R A D T VIS A R R E T ZONING CASE#: C14-2019-0003 M E N L E R D R SF-2-NP ± SUBJECT TRACT ! ! ! ! ! ! PENDING CASE ZONING BOUNDARY 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. 1 " = 400 ' This product has been produced by CTM for the sole purpose of geographic reference. No warranty is made by the City of Austin regarding specific accuracy or completeness. GR-NP C14-2008-0129 GO-NP C14-85-288.8(RCT) C14-2016-0011 ! ! ! ! ! ! ! …
MEMORANDUM ************************************************************************ TO: Fayez Kazi, Chair Planning Commission Members FROM: Wendy Rhoades Planning and Zoning Department DATE: April 7, 2020 RE: C14-2019-0003 and C14-85-288.8(RCA5) – Lantana, Block P, Lot 3 Request for Postponement by the Staff ************************************************************************ The Staff requests a postponement of the above-referenced rezoning and restrictive covenant amendment cases to April 28, 2020. At that time, a related project consent agreement item will also be placed on the agenda to address residential use for the property, and under what circumstances it could occur. The project consent agreement was reviewed by the Environmental Commission on March 4, 2020. Attachment: Map of Property 1 of 2B-051 of 2 DR RR 92-0116 DR SP92-246C SO UTHW EST PKWY ! ! ! ! ! ! I M R A D O R D R ! ! ! ! ! 85-288 RC SP06-0757C 92-0142 SP-06-0061CS CS-NP ! ! ! TRACT 2 ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! 92-0142 ! ! ! ! ! CS-1-CO-NP ! ! ! ! ! C14-2018-0005 ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! FAST FOOD FAST FOOD GO 92-0116 RESTURANT TEC O M A CIR GO ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! TRACT 1 GR-NP UNDEV ! ! ! ! NPA-2016-0025.02 ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! R D N O N N A C M A I I L L W W RIA LT O B L V D MF-2-NP UNDEV SF-2-NP 92-0142 ! ! ! ! ! ! 92-0142 P-NP UNDEV 94-0145 85-288.8 SPC-92-0286 92-0142 P-NP CMP88-0011 SP89-0045C GO-NP ZONING 87-145 R A D T VIS A R R E T ZONING CASE#: C14-2019-0003 M E N L E R D R SF-2-NP ± SUBJECT TRACT ! ! ! ! ! ! PENDING CASE ZONING BOUNDARY 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. 1 " = 400 ' This product has been produced by CTM for the sole purpose of geographic reference. No warranty is made by the City of Austin regarding specific accuracy or completeness. GR-NP C14-2008-0129 GO-NP C14-85-288.8(RCT) C14-2016-0011 ! ! ! ! ! ! ! …
MEMORANDUM ************************************************************************ TO: Fayez Kazi, Chair Planning Commission Members FROM: DATE: RE: Heather Chaffin, Senior Planner Planning and Zoning Department April 14, 2020 Parker House C14-2019-0108 Postponement Request by Staff ************************************************************************ Staff requests a postponement of the above-referenced rezoning case from the April 14, 2020 Planning Commission hearing to the May 26, 2020 hearing date. The rezoning request must be heard by the Historic Landmark Commission prior to Planning Commission. 1 of 1B-061 of 1
MEMORANDUM ************************************************************************ TO: Fayez Kazi, Chair Planning Commission Members FROM: Wendy Rhoades, Principal Planner Maureen Meredith, Senior Planner Planning and Zoning Department DATE: RE: April 6, 2020 NPA-2016-0014.01.SH – Nuckols Crossing Road – SMART Housing (Plan Amendment Case) C14-2017-0010.SH – Nuckols Crossing Road – SMART Housing (Rezoning Case) Request for Postponement by Staff ************************************************************************ Staff requests a postponement of the above-referenced neighborhood plan amendment and rezoning cases to May 26, 2020. The Applicant has addressed ATD review comments on a driveway access study for Nuckols Crossing Road. A postponement will allow Staff the time to evaluate the additional information provided by the Applicant and update the neighborhood traffic analysis. Prior to the public hearing at Planning Commission, Staff will hold an additional meeting with the Applicant and the Neighborhood. Attachment: Map of Property 1 of 2B-071 of 2 LI-NP LI-CO-NP C14-03-0030 W I N N E B A G O L N LI-CO-NP C14-03-0029 98-0023 ( SF-2-NP LI-NP ( LE GIO N 84-072 U N D E V 84-317 95-0405C LI-NP CHURCH W H S E 84-317 ( RR-NP C14-03-0026 ! ! E ST EL ! LO-MU-NP ! ! C14-2015-0142 M O R D 84-248 R.C. !! LI-CO-NP ! 03-0026 CS-1-NP 03-0121 C14-03-0176.SH RR-CO-NP C14-03-0121 APARTMENTS RR-CO-NP C14-03-0122 MF-3-CO-NP 02-0155.SH C14-02-0155.SH C O N D O MINIU M S SF-6-CO-NP 03-0027 C14-03-0027 86-025R.C. SP-03-0121C.SH 03-0123 RR-CO-NP C14-03-0123 LO-CO-NP 01-0032(SH) SP-01-0460C.SH C14-86-025 03-0123 MF-3-NP MF-2-NP 01-0144 NPA-2008-0014.03 C14-01-0144 ! ! ! ! 03-0123 ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ( SF-2-NP ( ( ( N D L R ( A G W G E R G ( ( ( ( C A RTE R LN SF-2-NP ( ( ( N N L O T F A ( 03-0027 ( ( 84-174 ( ( ( ( ( SF-2-CO-NP 84-0174 ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! None ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! E G A R O T L\S RIA E AT M E G A R A G ( H C R U H C …
MEMORANDUM ************************************************************************ TO: Fayez Kazi, Chair Planning Commission Members FROM: Wendy Rhoades, Principal Planner Maureen Meredith, Senior Planner Planning and Zoning Department DATE: RE: April 6, 2020 NPA-2016-0014.01.SH – Nuckols Crossing Road – SMART Housing (Plan Amendment Case) C14-2017-0010.SH – Nuckols Crossing Road – SMART Housing (Rezoning Case) Request for Postponement by Staff ************************************************************************ Staff requests a postponement of the above-referenced neighborhood plan amendment and rezoning cases to May 26, 2020. The Applicant has addressed ATD review comments on a driveway access study for Nuckols Crossing Road. A postponement will allow Staff the time to evaluate the additional information provided by the Applicant and update the neighborhood traffic analysis. Prior to the public hearing at Planning Commission, Staff will hold an additional meeting with the Applicant and the Neighborhood. Attachment: Map of Property 1 of 2B-081 of 2 ( SF-2-NP LI-NP ( LE GIO N 84-072 U N D E V 84-317 95-0405C LI-NP CHURCH W H S E 84-317 ( RR-NP C14-03-0026 ! ! E ST EL ! LO-MU-NP ! ! C14-2015-0142 M O R D 84-248 R.C. !! LI-CO-NP ! 03-0026 CS-1-NP 03-0121 C14-03-0176.SH RR-CO-NP C14-03-0121 APARTMENTS RR-CO-NP C14-03-0122 MF-3-CO-NP 02-0155.SH C14-02-0155.SH C O N D O MINIU M S SF-6-CO-NP 03-0027 C14-03-0027 86-025R.C. SP-03-0121C.SH 03-0123 RR-CO-NP C14-03-0123 LO-CO-NP 01-0032(SH) SP-01-0460C.SH C14-86-025 03-0123 MF-3-NP MF-2-NP 01-0144 NPA-2008-0014.03 C14-01-0144 ! ! ! ! 03-0123 ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! LI-NP LI-CO-NP C14-03-0030 W I N N E B A G O L N LI-CO-NP C14-03-0029 98-0023 98-0023 03-0029 SF-2-CO-NP UNDEV SF-2-NP ( SF-2-NP ( ( ( N D L R ( A G W G E R G ( ( ( ( C A RTE R LN SF-2-NP ( ( ( N N L O T F A ( 03-0027 ( ( 84-174 ( ( ( ( ( SF-2-CO-NP 84-0174 ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! UNDEV ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! None ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! M.H. ! …
C14-2020-0007 1 ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET CASE: C14-2020-0007– 2001 Guadalupe Street Zoning DISTRICT: 9 ZONING FROM: CS-NP TO: CS-MU-NP ADDRESS: 2001 Guadalupe Street SITE AREA: 0.201 acres (8,755 sq. ft.) PROPERTY OWNER: Powell-Corbett LLC (William Corbett) AGENT: Coats-Rose (John Joseph) CASE MANAGER: Mark Graham (512-974-3574, mark.graham@austintexas.gov ) STAFF RECOMMENDATION: The staff recommendation is to grant general commercial services – mixed use – neighborhood plan (CS-MU-NP) combining district zoning. For a summary of the basis of staff’s recommendation, see case manager comments below. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: Scheduled for April 14, 2020 CITY COUNCIL ACTION: Scheduled for April 9, 2020 ORDINANCE NUMBER: ISSUES While there is staff support for the requested Mixed Use zoning for the property at 2001 Guadalupe Street, there are other processes available that may provide more flexible development standards such as parking, height, floor to area ratio (FAR) and in return require participation in affordable housing, streetscape investments and adherence to design standards. CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: The subject lot is on the east side of Guadalupe Street at the south end of “The Drag,” a nickname for the portion of Guadalupe Street along the western edge of the University of Texas (UT) Austin Campus. The lot is situated between the five-story University of Texas, McCombs Business School on the south and the two story Dobie Center retail buildings to the north, in the shadow of the 27 story Dobie residential tower. This busy section of the West Campus Neighborhood has many apartments and condominiums housing UT students as well as food, clothing, school supplies and service businesses catering to students and university employees. B-091 of 12 C14-2020-0007 2 The 0.201 acres (8,755 square foot) parcel is located on the northeast corner of Guadalupe Street and West 20th Street. On the parcel there are three retail commercial buildings, two one story buildings and a two story building. There is also outside seating between the building and Guadalupe Street for patrons of the food oriented businesses. The adjacent lot to the north is vacant. The current zoning is General Commercial Services - Neighborhood Plan (CS-NP) district. The applicant is requesting the addition of Mixed Use (MU) combining to allow building up to 66 dwelling units on the lot. Guadalupe is a designated Core Transit Corridor and supports mixed use and intensity of use. University Neighborhood Overlay The subject tract is within the University Neighborhood Overlay (UNO) district (LDC …
SUBDIVISION REVIEW SHEET LOT(S): 26 PC DATE: April 14, 2020 CASE NO.: C8-2019-0114 SUBDIVISION NAME: Simon-Caskey Tract Preliminary Plan AREA: 16.664 ac. OWNER: Ridgelea Properties, Inc. (Adams Caskey) AGENT/APPLICANT: Bill E. Couch (Carlson, Brigance & Doering) COUNTY: Travis ADDRESS OF SUBDIVISION: 7715 W SH 71 WATERSHED: Williamson Creek EXISTING ZONING: SF-1-NP, SF-2-NP, SF-6-NP PROPOSED LAND USE: Multifamily & Commercial with ROW & Parkland DEPARTMENT COMMENTS: The request is for the approval of the Simon-Caskey Tract Preliminary Plan which will develop a 16.664 ac. previously un-platted tract creating 26 lots consisting of 2 lots for multifamily use (7.748 ac.), 21 lots for single-family use (3.810 ac.), 1 lot for parkland (1.307 ac.) and 2 lots designated for drainage & water quality easements and greenbelt (1.538 ac.) with 2.261 ac. being dedicated for streets with all associated improvements. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of this preliminary plan as it meets all applicable State and City of Austin LDC requirements. ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISSION ACTION: CASE MANAGER: Joey de la Garza EMAIL: joey.delagarza@austintexas.gov PHONE: 512-974-2664 B-101 of 4 B-102 of 4 B-103 of 4 E MIN R E SILV N O O C C A R PAX E L F RI L I T T L E D E E R PIN T O K O O HIN C 7 1 SCENIC BROOK G R O V E C R E S T O A K M E A D O W M A R B L L A C Subject Tract ± 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 CASE#: C8-2019-0114 LOCATION: 7715 W SH 71 represent an on-the-ground survey and represents only the approximate relative location of property boundaries. Base Map This product has been produced by the Development Services Department for the sole purpose of geographic reference. No warranty is made by the City of Austin regarding specific accuracy or completeness. B-104 of 4
ITEM FOR ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION AGENDA COMMISSION MEETING DATE: March 4, 2020 NAME & NUMBER OF PROJECT: HEB 10 SP-2019-0034C NAME OF APPLICANT OR ORGANIZATION: Joe Farias Stantec Consulting Services LOCATION: 7901 W US 290 Hwy, Austin, TX 78749 COUNCIL DISTRICT: District 8 ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW STAFF: WATERSHED: REQUEST: Pamela Abee-Taulli, Environmental Review Specialist Senior, Development Services Department, 512-974-1879 Williamson Creek Watershed, Barton Springs Zone Classification, Edwards Aquifer Contributing Zone, Drinking Water Protection Zone Variance request is as follows: 1. Request to vary from LDC 25-8-341 to allow cut in excess of 4 feet (maximum cut 7 feet) in the Barton Springs Zone. 2. Request to vary from LDC 25-8-342 to allow fill in excess of 4 feet (maximum fill 14 feet) in the Barton Springs Zone. 3. Request to vary from LDC 25-8-302(A)(1) to construct a building on a slope with a gradient of more than 25 percent. 4. Request to vary from LDC 25-8-302(A)(2) to construct a parking area that is not a parking structure on a slope with a gradient of more than 15 percent. 11 of 58 Staff recommends this variance, having determined the findings of fact to have been met, with the following conditions: 1. Engineered structural containment for fill exceeding 4 feet; 2. No non-organic mulch (including stone of any size) allowed in the 3. Rainwater harvesting storage tanks shall have a total volume of at least 4. Condensate storage tanks shall have a total volume of at least 3,000 landscaped areas; 3,000 gallons; gallons; 5. Cut shall be limited to a maximum of 7 feet and limited to the areas as generally noted on the site plan; and 6. Fill shall be limited to a maximum of 14 feet and limited to the areas as generally noted on the site plan. Page 2 of 2 STAFF RECOMMENDATION: 22 of 58 Development Services Department Staff Recommendations Concerning Required Findings Project Name: Ordinance Standard: Watershed Protection Ordinance Variance Request: HEB 10 Request to vary from LDC 25-8-341 to allow cut in excess of 4 feet (maximum cut 7 feet) in the Barton Springs Zone. Include an explanation with each applicable finding of fact. A. Land Use Commission variance determinations from Chapter 25-8-41 of the City Code: The site elevation rises briefly and then slopes down, southward from The requirement will deprive the applicant of a privilege available to owners of similarly situated property with approximately contemporaneous development …
SUBDIVISION REVIEW SHEET LOT(S): 2 (Henry Suarez) P.C. DATE: April 14, 2020 AGENT: Southwest Engineering (Steven Butlin) (Resubdivision of Lot 9, Block 8, Crestview Addition) CASE NO.: C8-2019-0111.0A SUBDIVISION NAME: Justin Lane Subdivision AREA: 0.342 acres OWNER/APPLICANT: Butlin Homes Inc. ADDRESS OF SUBDIVISION: 1417 Justin Lane WATERSHED: Shoal Creek EXISTING ZONING: SF-3-NP NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN: Brentwood PROPOSED LAND USE: Residential VARIANCES: none DEPARTMENT COMMENTS: The request is for the approval of the Justin Lane Subdivision composed of two lots on 0.342 acres. The applicant is proposing to resubdivide an existing lot into a two lot subdivision for residential uses. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the case, the plat meets applicable State and City of Austin LDC requirements. CASE MANAGER: Cesar Zavala Email address: cesar.zavala@austintexas.gov PHONE: 512-974-3404 JURISDICTION: Full COUNTY: Travis 1 of 4B-131 of 4 Location Map 1417 Justin Lane, Austin, Texas 78757 2 of 4B-132 of 4 3 of 4B-133 of 4 4 of 4B-134 of 4
SUBDIVISION REVIEW SHEET LOT(S): 2 (Henry Suarez) P.C. DATE: April 14, 2020 AGENT: Southwest Engineering (Steven Butlin) (Resubdivision of Lot 9, Block 8, Crestview Addition) CASE NO.: C8-2019-0111.0A SUBDIVISION NAME: Justin Lane Subdivision AREA: 0.342 acres OWNER/APPLICANT: Butlin Homes Inc. ADDRESS OF SUBDIVISION: 1417 Justin Lane WATERSHED: Shoal Creek EXISTING ZONING: SF-3-NP NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN: Brentwood PROPOSED LAND USE: Residential VARIANCES: none DEPARTMENT COMMENTS: The request is for the approval of the Justin Lane Subdivision composed of two lots on 0.342 acres. The applicant is proposing to resubdivide an existing lot into a two lot subdivision for residential uses. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the case, the plat meets applicable State and City of Austin LDC requirements. CASE MANAGER: Cesar Zavala Email address: cesar.zavala@austintexas.gov PHONE: 512-974-3404 JURISDICTION: Full COUNTY: Travis 1 of 4B-131 of 4 Location Map 1417 Justin Lane, Austin, Texas 78757 2 of 4B-132 of 4 3 of 4B-133 of 4 4 of 4B-134 of 4
SUBDIVISION REVIEW SHEET LOT(S): 1 COUNTY: Travis ZAP DATE: April 14, 2020 CASE NO.: C8-2019-0093.0A SUBDIVISION NAME: Loyola Multi-Family Subdivision AREA: 20.078 ac. OWNER: Medanjo Partners LTD (Daniel McCormack) AGENT/APPLICANT: Justin Kramer (Kimley-Horn) ADDRESS OF SUBDIVISION: 5928 Ed Bluestein Blvd SB WATERSHED: Little Walnut Creek EXISTING ZONING: GR-MU-NP PROPOSED LAND USE: Multifamily & Parkland DEPARTMENT COMMENTS: The request is for the approval of the Loyola Multi-Family Subdivision which will develop a 20.078 ac. previously un-platted tract creating a 1 lot subdivision consisting of 300 multifamily units with private parking and drives with all associated improvements. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of this subdivision plat as it meets all applicable State and City of Austin LDC requirements. ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISSION ACTION: CASE MANAGER: Joey de la Garza EMAIL: joey.delagarza@austintexas.gov PHONE: 512-974-2664 1 of 4B-141 of 4 LOYOLA MULTI-FAMILY SUBDIVISION VICINITY MAP NORTH NOT TO SCALE 20.078 ACRES LOT 1, BLOCK A JESSE C. TANNEHILL SURVEY, ABSTRACT NO. 22 CITY OF AUSTIN, TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS. NORTH 100 GRAPHIC SCALE IN FEET 0 50 100 200 1" = 100' @ 18X24 31.357 ACRES BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE AUSTIN INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT VOL.4343,PG.1233 DRTC N88°01'16"E 1155.68' CONC. MONUMENT FOUND (TXDOT) 4' 6 . 0 6 1 E N A L A L O Y O L O T ' 7 6 5 ± E " 9 6'1 3 ° 1 1 N 15.43' 22.14' 15.16' TBM#8574 1/2" IRF 15' WATERLINE EASEMENT VOL. 9952, PG. 942 OPRTC 15' A.E.T.E. ' 2 1 . 9 3 3 ' E " 9 1 1 2 ° 6 N 0' 6 . 4 7 5 W " 9 6'1 3 ° 1 1 S 3' 1 . 0 7 2 E " 9 6'1 3 ° 1 1 N 206.7' 215.5' LINE TABLE NO. BEARING LENGTH 8 . 4 2 ' L1 N76°19'36"W 150.66' DRAINAGE EASEMENT L16 LOT 1 BLOCK A 20.078 ACRES 874,590 SQ. FT. REMAINDER OF 146.494 ACRES MEDANJO PARTNERS, LTD. DOC# 2013120232 OPRTC IRSC 37.00' S35°31'32"W 109.42' IRSC 3 8 1 . O N Y A W H G I H E T A T S ) S E I R A V . W . O . R - D R A V E L U O B N I E T S E U L B D E ( 15' WATERLINE EASEMENT DOC. NO. 2017080125 OPRTC L21 15' A.E.T.E. L22 L23 …
M E M O R A N D U M TO: FROM: Andrew Rivera, Planning Commission Coordinator Planning and Zoning Department Mashell Smith Land Management Section Office of Real Estate Services DATE: March 17, 2020 SUBJECT: F# 10071-1812 – Surface encroachment of a portion of East 6th Street near IH-35 southbound frontage for columns and lighted arch. Attached is the Master Comment Report for the case reviewers and other information pertinent to the referenced right of way encroachment. The area being requested for encroachment will be used for columns and arch with electric services and lighting. All affected departments and private utility franchise holders have reviewed this request and recommend approval. The applicant has requested that this item be submitted for placement on the March 24, 2020, Planning Commission Agenda for their consideration. Staff contact: Mashell Smith (512-974-7079), or mashell.smith@austintexas.gov Applicant: Nhat Ho Property Owner: Parking Lot Sixth LC Applicant/property owner will be present at the meeting to answer any questions regarding the project, if needed. Mashell Smith, Supervisor Land Management Division OFFICE OF REAL ESTATE SERVICES (Attachments follow) 1 of 29B-151 of 29 CITY OF AUSTIN - ENCROACHMENT MASTER COMMENT REPORT As of: March 17, 2020 PROJECT NUMBER: 2018-215140 LM PROJECT NAME: F# 10071-1812 725 East 6th Street; 6TH STREET ARCH LOCATION: 725 E 6TH ST, AUSTIN, TX 78701 Reviewer Phone Attempt Date Approved Date Comments: Approved per David Williams 1-23-19 512-870-4760 Lucy Cabading 512-974-7185 02/13/2019 02/13/2019 Review Dept. LM AT&T (SWBT) Approved LM ATD Review Rejected Comments: The proposed structure may conflict with TxDOT's future plans for IH35 and the frontage road. Ravi Dhamrat 512-974-1217 02/13/2019 3/17/20 73002_f_lm_master_report Page 1 2 of 29B-152 of 29 As of: March 17, 2020 PROJECT NUMBER: 2018-215140 LM PROJECT NAME: F# 10071-1812 725 East 6th Street; 6TH STREET ARCH LOCATION: 725 E 6TH ST, AUSTIN, TX 78701 Review Dept. Reviewer Phone Attempt Date Approved Date Approved With Conditions Ravi Dhamrat 512-974-1217 09/05/2019 09/05/2019 Comments: ATD's review of this application is only related to the transportation aspects of this encroachment agreement. ATD's approval is conditional upon City Council approval. LM Austin Resource Recovery Review Approved With Conditions Austin Resource Recovery Review 01/07/2019 01/07/2019 Comments: ARR services trash cans at the NW and SW corners of E 6th St and IH35. As long as the encroachment does not block these cans from being accessible, ARR approves of this encroachment. 3/17/20 73002_f_lm_master_report Page 2 3 …
Special Meeting of the Planning Commission April 14, 2020 Planning Commission to be held April 14, 2020 with Social Distancing Modifications Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers must register in advance (Day before the scheduled meeting, April 13, 2020 by Noon). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the April 14, 2020 Planning Commission Meeting, residents must: •Call or email the board liaison at 512-974-6508 and andrew.rivera@austintexas.gov (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 address, 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 30 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 andrew.rivera@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. •Residents may watch the meeting here: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live NOTE: This meeting will be a consent agenda o n l y meeting. All discussion opposition by individuals desiring to provide testimony) will be postponed by the Planning Commission to a future meeting date. (cases with known items PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA Tuesday, April 14, 2020 The Planning Commission will convene at 6:00 PM on Tuesday, April 14, 2020 via Videoconference http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Greg Anderson Awais Azhar Yvette Flores – Secretary Claire Hempel Patrick Howard Fayez Kazi – Chair Conor Kenny – Vice-Chair Carmen Llanes Pulido Robert Schneider Patricia Seeger Todd Shaw James Shieh – Parliamentarian Jeffrey Thompson Don Leighton-Burwell – Ex-Officio Richard Mendoza – Ex-Officio Ann Teich – Ex-Officio This meeting will be a consent only agenda meeting. All discussion items (Cases with known opposition by individuals desiring to provide testimony) will be postponed by the Planning Commission to a future meeting date. EXECUTIVE SESSION (No public discussion) The Planning Commission will announce it will go into Executive Session, if necessary, pursuant to Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code, …
SUBDIVISION REVIEW SHEET LOT(S): 20 (Jerry Perales, P.E.) P.C. DATE: April 14, 2020 (Andrey Derevianko) CASE NO.: C8-2019-0112 SUBDIVISION NAME: Twilight Gardens Preliminary Plan AREA: 17.92 acres OWNER/APPLICANT: Twilight Estates, LLC. AGENT: Perales Land Development ADDRESS OF SUBDIVISION: 8316 Twilight Terrace Dr. WATERSHED: Williamson Creek EXISTING ZONING: SF-1-CO-NP NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN: West Oak Hill PROPOSED LAND USE: Residential VARIANCES: none DEPARTMENT COMMENTS: The request is for the approval of the Twilight Gardens Preliminary Plan composed of 20 lots on 17.92 acres. The applicant is proposing to subdivide the property into a 20 lot subdivision for residential use. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the case, the plan meets applicable State and City of Austin LDC requirements. CASE MANAGER: Cesar Zavala Email address: cesar.zavala@austintexas.gov PHONE: 512-974-3404 JURISDICTION: Full COUNTY: Travis 1 of 3B-121 of 3 Location: 8316 Twilight Terrace Austin, Texas 78737 2 of 3B-122 of 3 SF-1-CO-NP MOBILE HOMES 9 4 0 6 0 1 L 9 3 0 505.0000 7 1 1 L SF-1-CO-NP MOBILE HOMES 2234.7500 6 1 1 L 5 1 1 L 1 LOT 3 5' P.U.E. 0.50 AC. LOT 4 0.50 AC. L155 L157 L154 9 1 0 1 1 1 L 9 2 0 4 1 1 L 2 1 1 L 2' 1.3 5 2 3 6.6"E 1 1 1 L 8' 3 d 1 8 N 2 LOT 5 0.50 AC. LOT 6 0.50 AC. LOT 7 0.50 AC. LOT 8 0.50 AC. LOT 9 0.50 AC. L158 L152 L153 955.3 4663.2500 1452.8029 9 5 0 L 1 6 0 LOT 2 0.50 AC. L133 L 1 3 2 LOT 1 DRAINAGE LOT AN DRAINAGE EASEMENT 0.10 AC. 15' D L163 SF-1-CO-NP SINGLE FAMILY 0 4 9 L159 S 5 8 d 4 2' 2 L 1 6 2 C31 W L164 2" W 6 3 8.9 C29 0' C30 0 3 9 C32 C 3 3 4 3 C R 6 0 ' W W W OP. 8" WL OP. 6" W PR WL 9 3 1 L W PR W W 8 2 C C 2 7 5 3 C C37 L151 0 5 1 L L156 W RY SKY CT. (50' R.O.W.) W W 9 4 1 L 8 3 1 L 8 4 1 L PR R W OP. 8" WL STA 7 3 1 L W W W 10.5' 50' R.O.W W W 6 3 1 L WL …
MEMORANDUM ************************************************************************ TO: Fayez Kazi, Chair Planning Commission Members FROM: DATE: RE: Heather Chaffin, Senior Planner Planning and Zoning Department April 14, 2020 Pecan Springs Residential / 3500 Pecan Springs C14-2019-0164 NPA-2019-0015.02 Postponement Request by Staff ************************************************************************ Staff requests a postponement of the above-referenced rezoning and neighborhood plan amendment cases from the April 14, 2020 Planning Commission hearing to the April 28, 2020 hearing date. The applicant and neighborhood are still working together to resolve outstanding issues.
MEMORANDUM ************************************************************************ TO: Fayez Kazi, Chair Planning Commission Members FROM: DATE: RE: Heather Chaffin, Senior Planner Planning and Zoning Department April 14, 2020 Pecan Springs Residential / 3500 Pecan Springs C14-2019-0164 NPA-2019-0015.02 Postponement Request by Staff ************************************************************************ Staff requests a postponement of the above-referenced rezoning and neighborhood plan amendment cases from the April 14, 2020 Planning Commission hearing to the April 28, 2020 hearing date. The applicant and neighborhood are still working together to resolve outstanding issues.
UNIVERSITY AREA PARTNERS, INC. 2026 Guadalupe #3038 Austin, Texas 78705 (512) 474-6682 John M. Joseph ·Coats/Rose April 9, 2020 Re: 200� Guadalupe St.; Case Number C14-2020-0Q07 Dear John, Thanks for your letter of April i h. I have been asked by the Board of Directors of University Area Partners to respond to your letter and case for the rezoning of 2001 Guadalupe as set forth in C14-2020-0007. Although your letter indicates that your client has agreed to the University Neighborhood Overlay ( UNO) Design Guidelines and Streetscape, it falls short in providing th� increased density and affordability allowed by administratively opting-in to the UNO District.\ A comparison o f these differences i s as follows: 2001 Guadalupe is currently .zoned CS and has 8750 Sq ft per TCAD. CS allows for 95% impervious cover and has a a llowed FAR of 2:1; The street and side yards are required to be 10 ft and the maximum height is 6 0ft. with mixed use. There are landscaping and open space requirements for redevelopment
