RESOURCE MANAGEMENT COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES Wednesday July 22, 2020 The Resource Management Commission convened via videoconference on Wednesday, July 22nd, 2020 in accordance with social distancing protocols necessitated by the Covid 19 pandemic. Commissioners in Attendance: Dana Harmon, Chair (District 9); Kaiba White, Vice Chair (District 2); Leo Dielmann (District 7); Jonathan Blackburn (District 8); Rebecca Brenneman (District 10); Lisa Chavarria (Mayor); James Babyak (District 6); Shane Johnson (District 4) and Tom “Smitty” Smith (District 5). There is one vacancy (District 3). Commissioners Absent: Nakyshia Fralin (District 1); CALL TO ORDER – Chair Harmon called the meeting to order at 3:04 p.m. Consent Items: APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve minutes of the June 17t , 2020 meeting. The motion to approve minutes of the June 17th, 2020 meeting with corrections was approved on a Commissioner Dielmann motion, Commissioner Johnson second on a vote of 8 ayes, 0 nays, 1 abstention (Babyak) ,1 absent, 1 vacancy. STAFF REPORTS AND BRIEFINGS 2. .Briefing and presentation by from the city of Austin Equity Office. Josh. Robinson, Commissions Liaison, City of Austin Equity Office, gave a presentation on equity and inclusion in Austin. After which, the Commissioners discussed how to increase equity and inclusion in their work including the scheduling of a workshop and a request to staff to investigate the feasibility of holding meetings in various locations throughout the City. Immediately upon completion of the presentation, the Commission took up Item 4 which is discussed below. 3. Presentation of 2021 Austin Energy Customer Energy Solutions Budget. Debbie Kimberly, Vice President of Customer Energy Solutions for Austin Energy provided an overview of the upcoming budget for energy efficiency, solar, and other customer programs as well as a discussion of achievements from the previous year. Mrs. Kimberly also discussed the affect the COVID 19 pandemic has had on certain programs which require extensive in-home contact with customers. NEW BUSINESS 4. Discussion and possible action on increasing equity and inclusion though a workshop of commissioners and developing processes to increase equity and inclusion within the Commission. The Commission voted unanimously to establish a workshop of the Commission with the City of Austin Equity Office on racial equity and inclusion. 9 ayes, 1 absent (Fraylin). 5. Establish a working group of Resource Management Commissioners to coordinate with the Office of Sustainability regarding the Austin Community Emissions Dashboard as it relates to Commission goals. This item was not …
Resource Management Commission Equity Intro Workshop 1 Introduction and Ice-Breaker Why does Resource Management Commission exist? What role do you play in this commission, your mission, the goals/outcomes you want to achieve? 2 All men are created equal... ...was revolutionary at the time, but when Jefferson spoke these words, they applied to White male property owners. 3 Of the people, by the people, and for the people... ...yet our leaders across all industries don’t come close to the diversity of our communities. Women didn’t get the right to vote until 1920. Until the Voting Rights Act of 1965 People of Color were guaranteed access to their vote 4 Who we are: Racial equity is the condition when race no longer predicts a person’s quality of life outcomes in our community. The City recognizes that race is the primary determinant of social equity and therefore we begin the journey toward social equity with this definition. The City of Austin recognizes historical and structural disparities and a need for alleviation of these wrongs by critically transforming its institutions and creating a culture of equity. Often confused… ...But NOT the same 5 Our framework for Equity: Equity Lens 6 Map of Poverty: 7 Who Pollutes, Who is Impacted? A study published in the Academy of the Sciences in 2019 found that although White Americans are the majority polluters, it is Black and Latinx people who are impacted This increases risk of cardiovascular problems, respiratory illness, diabetes and even birth defects 8 An Example of “Colorblindness” Replicated Study done by Southampton University 19,000 emails to public service departments including Libraries, Schools, Sheriffs, County Treasurers and Clerk’s Offices Identical email requests apart from names. Black sounding names were both: •less likely to receive a response •less likely to have a cordial, respectful response Susan Smith LaKesha Washington Source: Racial Discrimination in Local Public Services: A Field Experiment in the US 9 What would equitable recommendations look like from the Resource Management Commission 10 Thank you! Any questions? 11
BUILDING AND STANDARDS COMMISSION MINUTES REGULAR MEETING Date: July 22, 202 The Building and Standards Commission (BSC) convened remotely via video conference for a regular meeting on Wednesday, July 22, 2020. The meeting was available for viewing at http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live. Commission Members in Attendance: Andrea Freiburger, Chair; Pablo Avila, Vice Chair; Commissioners: Jessica Mangrum, Wordy Thompson, Timothy Stostad, James Briceno, John Green*, Sade Ogunbode, Edgar Farrera, and Natalya Sheddan. John Green was not present when the meeting was called to order.* He was present at approximately 6:50 p.m. when the Commission considered and voted on case number item 1 (11311 Walnut Ridge Drive). Commissioner Elizabeth Mueller was absent. Staff in Attendance: Melanie Alley, Code Review Analyst/BSC Coordinator; Robert Moore, Division Manager; Marlayna Wright, Investigator; James Candelas, Program Specialist; Moses Rodriquez, Supervisor, David Downing, Supervisor, Rich Lamancusa, Inspector, Eliza Torrez, Inspector, Joe Lucas, Tamara Kurtz, Business Process Consultant Sr. and Brandon Carr, Assistant City Attorney. CALL TO ORDER Chair Andrea Freiburger called the Commission Meeting to order at 6:33 p.m. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Vice-Chair Avila moved to approve the minutes from the June 24, 2020 regular meeting seconded by Commissioner Mangrum. The motion passed 8-0-1; thus, approving the June meeting minutes. Commissioner Sade Ogunbode abstained from the vote. PUBLIC HEARINGS Case(s): Case Number(s) 1. CL 2020-018491 Street Address 11311 Walnut Ridge Drive Owner(s) Richard Cogbill The property was not represented at the hearing. Chair Freiburger admitted Staff’s Exhibits 1 and 2A-2I. Commissioner Mangrum made the motion to adopt the proposed findings of fact and conclusions of law and adopt Staff’s recommended order for repair within 45 days from the date the order is mailed, with penalties of $1,000 to begin to accrue on the 46th day if not in compliance. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Green. The motion carried 10-0. Commissioner Mueller was absent. 2. CL 2020-040297 7216 Meador Avenue John Henry Fletcher, et.al. Julie Kuglen, Attorney, represented John Henry Fletcher, property owner, at the hearing. This property owner has 80% ownership interest; there are 10 other heirs. Albert Louise Clemmons Hill, Cynthia Johnson, and Donald Powell also attended this hearing. Chair Freiburger admitted Staff Exhibits 1 and 2A-2J. Commissioner Mangrum made the motion to adopt the proposed findings of fact and conclusions of law and adopt Staff’s recommended order to demolish to the residential structure within 45 days from the date the order is mailed, with the Code Official authorized …
Item 1 JOINT SUSTAINABILITY COMMITTEE SPECIAL MEETING MEETING MINUTES July 22, 2020 The Joint Sustainability Committee convened in a special meeting on July 22, 2020 via videoconferencing. Chair Kaiba White called the Board Meeting to order at 1:16 pm. Board Members in Attendance: Kaiba White Chair, Fisayo Fadelu, Rob Schneider, Holt Lackey, Karen Magid, David Carroll, Karen Hadden, Alberta Phillips Board Members Absent: Kelly Davis, Nhat Ho, Katie Coyne Vice-Chair, Melissa Rothrock City Staff in Attendance: Zach Baumer, Phoebe Romero CALL TO ORDER CITIZEN COMMUNICATION The speakers who registered in advance for public comment have three minutes each to address items on the agenda at this time. • Susan Pantell o Concern about airport expansion and desire to include this within considerations of climate plan. o Desire for more expanded outreach as part of climate plan efforts. o Push for stronger, multi-modal transportation goals. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a) June 24, 2020 meeting of the Joint Sustainability Committee • Motion to approve (Commissioner Schneider), second (Commissioner Lackey), 8 approved, 0 opposed, 0 abstained. 2. NEW BUSINESS a) COVID-19 Food System Recommendation (Discussion and/or possible action) • Recommendation from Austin-Travis County Food Policy Board asking for additional staff and funding for a comprehensive economic, health and environmentally focused-food system response considering COVID-19. • Motion to approve (Commissioner Hadden), Second (Commissioner White); Motion withdrawn by Commissioner Hadden to allow time for future review by commissioners and a vote at a later time. b) CapMetro Project Connect Update (Discussion and/or possible action) • Presentation by Yannis Banks and Rob Borowski, CapMetro • Overview of timeline, proposed lines and system benefits • Discussed upcoming events and decision points, including funding options • Recommendation to support Project Connect Funding • Motion to approve (White), Second (Schneider) – 7 approve, 0 opposed, 0 abstained. c) Update on the Austin Community Climate Plan Revision (Discussion and/or possible action) • Item will be discussed at next meeting d) Commission members report back on any relevant discussions from their respective boards and commissions – (Discussion and/or possible action) FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS • None discussed Motion to adjourn (Commissioner White). Meeting adjourns at 2:44 pm. ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair access. If requiring Sign Language Interpreters or alternative formats, please give notice …
July 22, 2020 Building and Fire Code Board of Appeals Board Meeting Approved Minutes The Building and Fire Code Board of Appeals met in a Regular Called Meeting on July 22, 2020 via Webex Video Conference Chairman, Alan Schumann called the meeting to order at 1:29 p.m. Board Members in Attendance: Ben Abzug, Aubrey Brasfield, Peter Sybesma, Alan Schumann, Ashley Juraska and Timothy Arndt Board Members Not in Attendance: Marco Fiorilo, Bobby Johns and James Wilsford and Alicia Jones Staff in Attendance: Rick Arzola (DSD), Beth Culver (DSD), Tom Vocke(AFD), Ben Flick(AFD), Mark Villarreal(AFD), Tony Hernandez(DSD), Clarissa Davis(LUR), Donna Galati(LUR) Erik Lopez(Law) and Patricia Link(Law) 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: The April 22, 2020 minutes were approved as written by Board member Juraska and second by board member Abzug . Motion passed 6-0. Board member Arndt wanted to show the height of the fence was from the ground to the top of the fence. Board Schumann then referenced the height in the letter of recommendation of the ISPSC to Council. Board then made another motion to approve the minutes, and board voted 6-0. 2. PUBLIC HEARING AND APPEAL-La Vista De Lopez- Prior to beginning of the public hearing, Chairman Schumann verified with City Attorney Clarissa Davis that the site plan had not been approved for the La Vista De Lopez project. And so reviewing Code section 25-11-93 “an interested party may appeal a decision of the building official to grant or deny a permit under this division to the Building and Fire Board of Appeals” Chairman Schumann asks the question to board members, if the board should hear this case if there is no approved site plan or building permit in place. After discussions between the Law office, Land Use Review staff and the Appellants representing La Vista De Lopez it was determined that the appellants were appealing the interpretation of the fire code on behalf of City code 25-1-182 and not the site plan. And under 25-1-182 “an interested party may initiate an appeal by filing notice of appeal with the responsible director or building official, as applicable” this City code was in relation to the timeline of appeals and not the appeal of decision under 25-11-93. Therefore with no approved site plan and no approved building permit in place, the Building and Fire Board made a motion on behalf Board member Brasfield, not to hear the appeal and Chairman …
ASIAN AMERICAN QUALITY OF LIFE ADVISORY COMMISSION (AAQOLAC) REGULAR MEETING MINUTES OF WEDNESDAY, JULY 22, 2020 The AAQOLAC convened in a regular meeting on Wednesday, July 22, 2020 at via WebEx Chair Vince Cobalis called the Commission Meeting to order at 10:00 a.m. Commission Members in Attendance: Vince Cobalis, Sarah Chen, Peter Chao, Kirk Yoshida, Nguyen Stanton, Shubhada Saxena, DasGupta, and Sethi Staff in Attendance: Rey Arellano, Assistant City Manager Joshua Robinson, Commissions Liaison (Equity Office) Maya Guevara, Community Engagement Specialist (Office of Police Oversight) CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: N/A 1. OLD BUSINESS a. Workgroup Reports: 1. Asian American Resource Center (AARC) Workgroup: No update provided. 2. Health and Community Engagement Workgroup: No update provided. 3. Arts and Culture Workgroup: See workgroup meeting notes in backup documents. 4. Business Planning Workgroup: No update provided. Budget timeline/process Annual Internal Review b. Update on the June 22 Joint Inclusion Committee meeting (Commissioner Stanton): No update provided. 1. Update on AARC Masterplan: No update provided. 2. Update on the Asian American Resource Center Bridge 3. Results from prior Mini-Grant awards (due 7/22/20) – Reference backup documents. 4. NAAO – AAPI COVID-19 response (American Stateman 7/12/20) – Reference backup c. Follow-up Items: documents. 2. STAFF BRIEFING a. Overview of 2021 City Budget (Rey Arellano, Assistant City Manager) – Assistant City Manager Rey Arellano provided an update and answered questions over 2021 City Budget. b. Office of Police Oversight reports (Maya Guevara – Office of Police Oversight) – Office of Police Oversight did not attend the meeting to present. 3. NEW BUSINESS a. Review and possible action on the Annual Internal Review Report, for submission to the City Clerk by Commission Chair. The commission voted to approve the Annual Internal Review Report. b. Support the UT School of Nursing application to boost community immunity through a culturally focused self-management support program to manage chronic diseases. Commissioner Chen moved to approve the recommendation. Seconded by Commissioner Yoshida. Vote was 8-0 c. Authorize the Discussion and possible action on the election of officers to the Asian American Quality of Life Advisory Commission. - The commission voted to elect Kirk Yoshida as Chair and Sarah Chen as Vice Chair of the Asian American Quality of Life Advisory Commission. 5. FUTURE AGENDA a. Austin Public Health briefing on the Social Services Audit Report and 2021 Budget initiatives. b. Office of Sustainability - Community Climate Plan 2020 Revision. c. State …
Annual Internal Review This report covers the time period of 7/1/2019 to 6/30/2020 RESOURCE MANAGEMENT COMMISSION The Resource Management Commission’s mission statement per the City Code is: (A) Maintain an overview of all programs, studies and proposals concerning the efficient use of energy, alternate energy technologies, renewable energy resources, including solar and wind, and the conservation of energy, excluding the use of conventional coal, nuclear, natural gas, or petroleum technologies. (B) Serve as a liaison with other city commissions, including the Electric Utility Commission. (C) Receive citizen input on alternate energy technologies, renewable energy sources, and on energy conservation. (D) Review and analyze: (1) energy conservation technologies and renewable energy sources as to their short-term and (2) energy conservation policies, alternate energy technologies, and renewable energy projects in (3) water conservation policies, alternate technologies, and water conservation projects in other long-term feasibility in the city; other cities and states; cities and states; and (4) City Code to identify potential amendments that encourage the use of alternate energy technologies and renewable energy sources, and the conservation of energy. (E) Advise the City Council: (1) in developing and reviewing city plans and programs in the area of alternate energy technologies, renewable energy sources, and energy conservation. (2) as to available funding from private and public sources which are available to the city for alternate energy technologies and renewable energy, and for the conservation of energy; (3) on energy conservation, on alternate energy technologies, and on renewable energy sources and report to City Council on the status of its activities at least annually; (4) in developing and reviewing city plans and programs that encourage water conservation as it relates to water consumption from the tap to customer and within structures or building; and, (5) regarding appropriate City Code amendments that encourage the use of alternate energy technologies and renewable energy sources, and the conservation of energy. (1) the conservation of energy, the use of alternate energy technologies and renewable energy sources in City-owned facilities; and Page 1 of 4 (F) Encourage: Resource Management Commission Annual Internal Review Report 2019-2020 (2) the private and public sectors to develop and to use alternate energy technologies and renewable energy sources, and to conserve energy. 1. Describe the board’s actions supporting their mission during the previous calendar year. Address all elements of the board’s mission statement as provided in the relevant sections of the City Code. The …
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET CASE: C14-2019-0159 (Arboretum Lot 9) DISTRICT: 10 ADDRESS: 9401 Arboretum Boulevard ZONING FROM: GR, CS, CS-1 TO: GR-MU SITE AREA: 15.20 acres (662,112 sq. ft.) PROPERTY OWNER: GF-ARB C, Ltd. % Live Oak Gottesman AGENT: Drenner Group, PC (Amanda Swor) CASE MANAGER: Sherri Sirwaitis (512-974-3057, sherri.sirwaitis@austintexas.gov) STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends GR-MU, Community Commercial-Mixed Use Combining District, zoning. ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: February 4, 2020: Postponed to February 18, 2020 at the applicant's request by consent (9-0, J. Kiolbassa-absent); H. Smith-1st, N. Barrera-Ramirez-2nd. February 18, 2020: Postponed to April 7, 2020 at the applicant's request by consent (10-0); H. Smith-1st, B. Evans-2nd. April 7, 2020: Meeting cancelled. May 5, 2020: Postponed to June 16, 2020 at the staff's request by consent (8-0, N. Barrera-Ramirez and J. Kiolbassa-absent); B. Evans-1st, H. Smith-2nd. June 16, 2020: Case to be re-notified because of posting error. July 21, 2020 CITY COUNCIL ACTION: February 20, 2020: A motion to postpone this item to April 9, 2020 at the request of staff was approved on Mayor Pro Tem Garza's motion, Council Member Renteria's second on an 11-0 vote. April 9, 2020: Postponed to June 4, 2020 at the staff's request by consent (11-0); June 4, 2020: Postponed to July 30, 2020 at the staff's request by consent (11-0) K. Tovo-1st, A. Alter-2nd. July 30, 2020: ORDINANCE NUMBER: 1 of 36B-01 C14-2019-0159 ISSUES: There is a restrictive covenant covenant on this property,C14r-83-280 (Please see the Restrictive Covenant - Exhibit D). In the covenant,,note 2. reads,, "The area on the site that is reserved for a Conservation Area will be rezoned to an appropriate zoning category that will preclude its use for commercial or residential facilities. Then the Principal Roadway Area site plan as required by Zoning Ordinance is approved. The site of the area is approximately 30 acres,and is shown on the attached site plan attached hereto as Exhibit B."” The conservation area was zoned GR and has never been rezoned to preclude the use for commercial or residential facilities. The Environmental Officer has provided an synopsis of the issues concerning the restrictive covenant conditions and impervious cover for this property (Please see Exhibit E). In this rezoning request,,the applicant is asking to rezone a 15+ acre area that does include part of the designated conservation area. CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: The site under consideration is a 15.20 acre property located at …
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET DISTRICT: 6 TO: CS-MU CASE: C14-2020-0060 (Avery Lakeline) ZONING FROM: MF-4 ADDRESS: 14231 North U.S. Highway 183A Service Road North Bound SITE AREA: Tract 1: 0.97 acres (42,253.2 sq. ft.) Tract 2: 0.66 acres (28,749.6 sq. ft.) Total: 1.63 acres (71,002.8 sq. ft.) PROPERTY OWNER: Lakeline Avery Partners, LP (Alex Clarke) AGENT: Alice Glasco Consulting (Alice Glasco) CASE MANAGER: Sherri Sirwaitis (512-974-3057, sherri.sirwaitis@austintexas.gov) STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends CS-MU, General Commercial Services-Mixed Use Combining District, zoning. ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: July 21, 2020 CITY COUNCIL ACTION: ORDINANCE NUMBER: 1 of 13B-02 C14-2019-0060 2 ISSUES: N/A CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: The property in question consists of two noncontiguous undeveloped parcels of land located to the east of the US Highway 183A between Avery Ranch Boulevard and Lakeline Boulevard. To the north, there is an undeveloped land that is zoned CS-MU. The lot to the south is zoned GR-MU and is also undeveloped. The tract of land to the east contains an office complex and state offices (Texas Department of Transportation Cedar Park Campus). The applicant is requesting a rezoning of these parcels to CS-MU to develop a hospital at this location. The staff recommends CS-MU, General Commercial Services-Mixed Use Combining District, zoning because the property meets the purpose statement of the district. These parcels of land are located near the intersection of two arterial roadways and a highway, U.S. Highway 183A North. The CS-MU zoning district is compatible and consistent with the surrounding uses because there is CS-MU and GR-MU zoning to the north and south of the site respectively. The property is within the vicinity of the Northwest Park & Ride Town Center Transit Oriented Development District (TOD) and by the Lakeline Station Regional Center as identified on the Growth Concept Map in the Image Austin Comprehensive Plan. The proposed CS-MU zoning is appropriate for this location because it will permit a mixture of commercial, office and residential uses along a highway that will provide services for the surrounding residential developments. The applicant agrees with the staff’s recommendation. BASIS OF RECOMMENDATION: 1. The proposed zoning should be consistent with the purpose statement of the district sought. General Commercial Services district is intended predominately for commercial and industrial activities of a service nature having operating characteristics or traffic service requirements generally incompatible with residential environments. Mixed Use combining district is intended for combination with selected base …
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET DISTRICT: 1 TO: W/LO-CO* Bed and Breakfast (Group 2) Art Workshop Business or Trade School Communication Services Convenience Storage Electronic Testing Exterminating Services Pedicab Storage and Dispatch Custom Manufacturing Urban Farm College and University Facilities Community Events Community Recreation (Private) Counseling Services Day Care Services (Commercial Day Care Services (Limited) Private Primary Educational Facilities Public Primary Educational Facilities Safety Services CASE: C14-2020-0061 (This Old Wood Rezoning) ZONING FROM: RR *The applicant submitted a letter with their rezoning request asking to prohibit the following uses through a conditional overlay on the property: Bed and Breakfast (Group 1) Art Gallery Business Maintenance Services Business Support Services Construction Sales and Services Electronic Prototype Assembly Equipment Repair Services Food Preparation Printing and Publishing Community Garden Club or Lodge Communication Service Facilities Community Recreation (Public) Convalescent Services Cultural Services Day Care Services (General) Local Utility Facilities Private Secondary Educational Facilities Public Secondary Educational Facilities ADDRESS: 13313 Old Gregg Lane SITE AREA: 9.41 acres (409,899.6 sq. ft.) PROPERTY OWNER: Jeffrey Spector AGENT: Land Strategies, Inc. (Jim Wittliff) CASE MANAGER: Sherri Sirwaitis (512-974-3057, sherri.sirwaitis@austintexas.gov) STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends W/LO-CO, Warehouse/Limited Office-Conditional Overlay Combining District, zoning 1 of 20B-03 C14-2020-0061 2 ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: July 21, 2020 CITY COUNCIL ACTION: ORDINANCE NUMBER: 2 of 20B-03 C14-2020-0061 3 ISSUES: N/A CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: The property in question is a 9+ acre undeveloped parcel that is located at the southeast corner of Old Gregg Lane and East Howard Lane. To the north, across E. Howard Lane, there is an undeveloped GR-MU tract of land and CS-CO zoned area that is developed with office/commercial uses. The parcels of land to the south and west are located in the county. They are developed with a religious assembly use and an office. To the east, there is LI and CS-CO zoned areas that contains a convenience storage use and an industrial/warehouse park. In this request, the applicant is asking to rezone this site with W/LO-CO zoning to construct a 7,000 square foot warehouse to store and sell reclaimed lumber/wood. The applicant is proposing a conditional overlay for the site to prohibit all W/LO uses, with the exception of the Administrative and Business Office and Limited Warehousing and Distribution uses. The staff recommends W/LO-CO zoning for this property as it meets the intent of the Warehouse/Limited Office zoning district. This parcel of land is located at …
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET CASE: C14-2020-0066 (Concordia Residence Hall-PDA Amendment) DISTRICT: 6 ADDRESS: 11400 Concordia University Drive ZONING FROM: R&D-PDA TO: R&D-PDA* *The applicant is requesting an amendment to the R&D-PDA zoning to amend conditions in Section 4(B)(1) of Ordinance No.20070215-042, which states, “Any building in excess of forty (40) feet in height shall be at least three hundred (300) feet from the nearest residential unit (other than watchmen or custodial facilities) or university housing, including but not limited to student, faculty or administrative housing.” SITE AREA: 383.97acres PROPERTY OWNER: Concordia University (Dan Gregory) AGENT: Drenner Group (Dave Anderson, Nikki Hoelter) CASE MANAGER: Sherri Sirwaitis (512-974-3057, sherri.sirwaitis@austintexas.gov) STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends R&D-PDA, Research and Development-Planned Development Area District, zoning. ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: July 21, 2020 CITY COUNCIL ACTION: ORDINANCE NUMBER: 1 of 29B-04 C14-2020-0066 ISSUES: N/A CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: 2 The property in question is 384-acre tract of land that takes access to Concordia University Drive. This parcel is part of the Concordia University campus that located along N. FM 620 Road to the north of FM 2222 Road. Surrounding land uses include academic, housing and recreational campus facilities and vacant land to the north, south and east. There are multifamily developments, retail uses and a financial services use to the west of the site. In this rezoning request, the applicant is asking for an amendment to the conditions of the Planned Development Area (PDA) overlay in Section 4(B)(1) of Ordinance No. 20070215- 042 regarding height and spacing requirements (Please see Request Letter – Exhibit C). The proposed amendment to the existing PDA zoning will permit the applicant to construct a four-story residence hall with a height of 51.3 feet within 300 feet of an adjacent residence hall as shown on the site plan in review, SP-2020-0038C (Please see Exhibit D). The staff recommends the applicant’s request for R&D-PDA, Research and Development- Planned Development Area District, zoning at this location because of the commercial character of the area and because the property takes access to a major arterial roadway, North FM 620 Road. The proposed zoning change/ PDA amendment will permit the applicant to provide additional residential housing for the students of the university. The applicant agrees with the staff’s recommendation. BASIS OF RECOMMENDATION: 1. The proposed zoning should be consistent with the purpose statement of the district sought. Research and development (R&D) district is the …
SUBDIVISION REVIEW SHEET MUD: N/A COUNTY: Travis LOT(S): 144 Total Lots Z.A.P. DATE: 7.21.2020 JURISDICTION: 2-Mile ETJ CASE NO.: C8J-2018-0167.1A SUBDIVISION NAME: Addison Section 5 (Small Lot Subdivision), Final Plat AREA: 23.718 Acres OWNER/APPLICANT: CARMA Properties Westport AGENT: Kitchen Table Solutions (Chad Matheson) (Jonathan Fleming) ADDRESS OF SUBDIVISION: Near South US Highway 183 and Dee Gabriel Collins Road GRIDS: L:13/14 WATERSHED: Onion and Cottonmouth Creeks EXISTING ZONING: N/A PROPOSED LAND USE: Single-Family Residential ADMINISTRATIVE WAIVERS: None VARIANCES: None SIDEWALKS: Sidewalks will be provided on both sides of all internal and boundary streets. DEPARTMENT COMMENTS: The request is for approval of a final plat located in the county and in the City of Austin’s 2 Mile ETJ. The plat is composed of 144 lots on 23.718 acres. The proposed subdivision includes 141 single-family lots and 3 open-space and landscape lot. The applicant has secured a service extension from the City of Austin to provide water and wastewater to the proposed development. COUNTY COMMENTS This property is located in the 2-Mile, ETJ (Extra-Territorial Jurisdiction) of the City of Austin. The Texas Local Government prohibits the city and the county from regulating land uses, lot size, density, height and building coverage in the ETJ to name a few. There are no land use controls that can be imposed by the city or the county. In the county, there are 2 uses: Single- Family and Other. “Other” can mean commercial, retail, multi-family, office and industrial, any use that is not single-family residential. There are no zoning laws in the county. Public transportation is not available in the county. As part of review process, the local school district was sent a copy of the proposed final plat for input, review and comment and as of today, the staff has not received any comments from the school district. 1 of 8B-05 The closes school is the John Ojeda Jr. High School on McKinney Falls Parkway and the Smith Elementary School on Smith School Road. The closes fire station is EDS #11 located on FM 812. ISSUES: Staff has not received any inquiries from anyone regarding the proposed final plat. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: The final plat meets all applicable state, county, and City of Austin Title 30 – Land Development Code requirements and staff recommends approval. ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISSION ACTION: CASE MANAGER: Jose Luis Arriaga Email address: joe.arriaga@traviscountytx.gov PHONE: 854-7562 2 of 8B-05 CONSUMER PROTECTION NOTICE FOR …
SUBDIVISION REVIEW SHEET CASE NO.: C8-2020-00038.0A COMMISSION DATE: July 21, 2020 SUBDIVISION NAME: Charro Estates, Resubdivision of Lot 15 ADDRESS: 694 Mesa Drive OWNER/APPLICANT: Jocelyn Fuentes AGENT: ATX Permit & Consulting, LLC (Lila Nelson) EXISTING ZONING: None GRIDS: S-9 AREA: 5.418 acres WATERSHED: Cedar Creek PROPOSED LAND USE: Single Family SIDEWALKS: Sidewalks along Mesa Drive are required to be constructed after the abutting roadway is improved and concrete curbs are in place. DEPARTMENT COMMENTS: COUNTY: Bastrop JURISDICTION: 5-Mile ETJ DISTRICT: N/A LOT(S): 5 The request is for the approval of Charro Estates, Resubdivision of Lot 15, comprised of 5 lots on 5.418 acres. The plat complies with the criteria for approval in LDC 25-4-84(B) and staff recommends approval. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the plat for the reasons listed in the comment report dated July 14, 2020, and attached as third attachment. CASE MANAGER: Sylvia Limon E-mail: Sylvia.Limon@austintexas.gov ATTACHMENTS First Attachment: Vicinity map Second Attachment: Proposed plat Third Attachment: Comment report dated July 14, 2020 PHONE: 512-974-2767 1 of 6B-06 0 100 200 300 SUBDIVISION CASE NO.: C8-2020-0038.0A 2 of 6B-06 SUBDIVISION CASE NO.: C8-2020-0038.0A 3 of 6B-06 CITY OF AUSTIN –DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT SUBDIVISION APPLICATION – MASTER COMMENT REPORT July 6, 2020 694 MESA DR C8-2020-0038.0A 00 UPDATE: U2 PHONE #: 512-974-2767 CASE NUMBER: REVISION #: CASE MANAGER: Sylvia Limon PROJECT NAME: Charro Estates (W/R C8-2019-0031.0A) LOCATION: SUBMITTAL DATE: REPORT DUE DATE: July 20, 2020 FINAL REPORT DATE: July 14, 2020 STAFF REPORT: This report includes all staff comments received to date concerning your most recent subdivision application submittal. The comments may include requirements, recommendations, or information. The requirements in this report must be addressed by an updated submittal. The subdivision application will be approved when all requirements from each review discipline have been addressed. If you have any questions, concerns or if you require additional information about this report, please contact your case manager at the phone number listed above or by using the contact information listed for each reviewer in this report. Any change to the plan/plat shall not cause noncompliance with any applicable code or criteria. In addition, any change to the plat may trigger new comments. All reviewers have approved your review. Please contact your case manager at the number listed above to make arrangements for final signoff and permit issuance. Subdivision Review - Sylvia Limon - 512-974-2767 SR 1 – 2 Cleared. SR …
SUBDIVISION REVIEW SHEET LOTS: 91 (William G. Peckman) Z.A.P. DATE: July 21, 2020 AGENT: LJA Engineering Inc. (Russell Kotara, P.E.) CASE NO.: C8-2018-0165.1A SUBDIVISION NAME: Cascades at Onion Creek East, Phase One AREA: 40.5379 acres APPLICANT: M/I Homes of Austin, LLC ADDRESS OF SUBDIVISION: 11601 S. IH 35 Service Road NB WATERSHED: Onion Creek EXISTING ZONING: I-SF-2 PROPOSED LAND USE: Residential / Parkland / Open Space / Right-of-Way DEPARTMENT COMMENTS: The request is for the approval of the Cascades at Onion Creek East, Phase One plat composed of 91 lots on 45.5379 acres. The applicant proposes to subdivide the property into 91 lots for residential use with related improvements. The developer will be responsible for all cost associated with required improvements. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: The staff recommends approval of the subdivision, the plat meets all applicable State and City of Austin Land Development Code requirements. ZONING & PLATTING COMMISSION ACTION: CASE MANAGER: Cesar Zavala E-mail: cesar.zavala@austintexas.gov JURISDICTION: Full Purpose PHONE: 512-974-3404 COUNTY: Travis 1 of 6B-07 2 of 6B-07 3 of 6B-07 4 of 6B-07 5 of 6B-07 6 of 6B-07
SUBDIVISION REVIEW SHEET LOT(S): 175 COUNTY: Travis ZAP DATE: July 21, 2020 AGENT: LandDev Consulting (Greg Fortman) CASE NO.: C8-2018-0171.1A.SH SUBDIVISION NAME: Goodnight Ranch Phase Two –East, Section One AREA: 66.115 acres OWNER/APPLICANT: Austin Goodnight Ranch LP (Myra Goepp) ADDRESS OF SUBDIVISION: 9308 Capitol View Drive GRIDS: H/J-11/12 WATERSHED: Onion Creek EXISTING ZONING: PUD PROPOSED LAND USE: Single Family, Multifamily, Commercial, ROW SIDEWALKS: Sidewalks will be provided along subdivision side of Slaughter Lane, Capitol View Drive and both sides of all interior streets prior to the lots being occupied. DEPARTMENT COMMENTS: The request is for approval a final plat out of an approved preliminary plan namely, Goodnight Ranch Phase Two – East, Section One. The proposed plat is composed of 175 lots on 66.115 acres. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: The staff recommends approval the plan. This plan meets all applicable City of Austin and State Local Government code requirements. ZONING AND PLATTING ACTION: CASE MANAGER: Sylvia Limon E-mail: Sylvia.limon@austintexas.gov JURISDICTION: Full Purpose PHONE: 512-974-2767 DISTRICT: 2 1 of 10B-08 A L C O N D D E V GN N I N S U L T D V L B X E T R E V S L A U G H T E R L N O L D L O C K H A R T R D SITE R W D L VIE O PIT A C SITE LOCATION MAP N.T.S. C.O.A. GRID NO. H-12, H-11, J12, J11 (MAPSCO PAGE 704H, 704M, 705E, 705J) llc consulting, 8200 NORTH MOPAC EXPY., SUITE 250 AUSTIN, TX OFFICE: ∙ 78759 512.872.6696 FIRM NO. 16384 GOODNIGHT RANCH PHASE TWO-EAST SECTION 1 i s n n e a , l M P 0 1 : 5 , 9 1 0 2 , 2 0 y u J , g w d . p a M n o i t a c o L e t i i S \ s t i b h x E \ 1 n o i t c e S - t s a E 2 \ \ h P 4 0 2 0 9 1 D A C A _ 3 0 1 c e S _ E 2 h P N G _ R G A _ 4 0 0 . 2 0 3 4 9 1 \ s 0 0 0 9 1 \ : P 2 of 10B-08 FINAL PLAT GOODNIGHT RANCH PHASE TWO EAST …
SUBDIVISION REVIEW SHEET CASE NO.: C8-2020-0090.0A ZAP DATE: July 21, 2020 SUBDIVISION NAME: Menchaca Road Apartments ADDRESS: 7731 Menchaca Road APPLICANT: CRP-GREP Elan Dawson Owner L.P. (Logan Kimble, Greystar) AGENT: BGE, Inc. (Brian Grace, P.E.) ZONING: GO-MU AREA: 10.70 acres COUNTY: Travis NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN: N/A LOTS: 1 DISTRICT: 5 WATERSHED: South Boggy Creek JURISDICTION: Full Purpose SIDEWALKS: Sidewalks will be constructed along Menchaca Rd. VARIANCES: One variance request to LDC 25-4-34, Balance of Tract. DEPARTMENT COMMENTS: The request is for the approval of Menchaca Road Apartments final plat, comprised of one lot on 10.70 acres, with a balance of tract variance. The applicant proposes to subdivide an unplatted tract into one lot for multifamily use. The plat does not comply with the criteria for approval in LDC 25-4-84(B) and staff recommends disapproval for the reasons listed in the attached comment report. An application that has been disapproved with reasons may be updated to address those reasons until the application expires. If the applicant submits an update to address the reasons for disapproval, that update will be presented to the Land Use Commission within fifteen days of submittal. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends disapproval of the plat for the reasons listed in the comment report dated July 16, 2020, and attached as Exhibit D. CASE MANAGER: Jennifer Bennett-Reumuth PHONE: 512-974-9002 E-mail: jennifer.bennett-reumuth@austintexas.gov ATTACHMENTS Exhibit A: Vicinity Map Exhibit B: Proposed Plat Exhibit C: Variance Request Exhibit D: Comment Report dated July 16, 2020 1 of 10B-09 March 30th, 2020 Jennifer Bennett-Reumuth, AICP City of Austin Development Services Department 505 Barton Springs Road Austin, TX 78704 Re: Menchaca Rd Apartments – Project Assessment Case Number C8-2019-0176.0A.PA This letter is to formally request a variance from 25-4-34 of the Land Development Code which requires an application for a final plat to include all land constituting the original tract. The property has not existed in its current configuration prior to the date which it became subject to the City’s jurisdiction over subdivision of the land. This requirement imposes an unreasonable hardship on the applicant as the original tract dates back to 1907 and was 107 acres in size. It would be impractical for the applicant to track down all potential property owners to include them in the plat, as many lots from the original tract have already been platted and developed. An exhibit is included which shows the approximate limits of the original tracts overlaid …
4. 5. Special Meeting of the Zoning and Platting Commission July 21, 2020 Zoning and Platting Commission to be held July 21, 2020 with Social Distancing Modifications Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers, including applicants and representatives, must register in advance (Day before the scheduled meeting, July 20, 2020 by Noon). To speak remotely at the July 21, 2020 Zoning and Platting Commission Meeting, residents must: Call or preferably email the board liaison at 512-974-6508 and andrew.rivera@austintexas.gov (the day before the meeting). The following information is required: 1. The speaker name. 2. Item number(s) they wish to speak on. 3. Whether they are for/against/neutral. Mailing address. Telephone number. Must be the number that will be used to call-in. Failure to provide the required information by noon July 20, 2020 shall render a request null and void. A registered speaker may not sign up another speaker. Previous registration on an item does not automatically roll over. • Once a request to register to speak has been called in or emailed to the board liaison, residents will receive either an email or phone call with additional information regarding the call in process. the meeting. Time Allotment: • Handouts or other information must be emailed to andrew.rivera@austintexas.gov by 1:00 PM Tuesday, July 21, 2020. This information will be provided to Commission members in advance of • Residents may watch the meeting here: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Applicant: 6 minutes and 3 minutes rebuttal. Speakers: 3 minutes. Monday, July 20, 2020 Postponement requests must be submitted to the case manager and Andrew Rivera by 5PM Order of Meeting Determination of Quorum / Meeting Called to Order Reading of Proposed Consent Agenda *Vote and Disposal of Consent Agenda **Determination of Discussion Postponement Items Other Business Adjournment Discussion Cases (Including public comment, staff and applicant / representative presentations) * The consent agenda may be acted upon by one vote without separate discussion. Speakers are allowed to provide testimony on an item proposed for the consent agenda. At the discretion of the Commission the item may remain on the consent agenda. ** Discussion postponement consists of public comment by 2 individuals for the postponement and 2 individuals against the postponement at 2 minutes each per speaker. Testimony should not delve into the merits of the case. The granting of a postponement must be approved by affirmative vote of the Commission. ZONING …
4. 5. Special Meeting of the Zoning and Platting Commission July 21, 2020 Zoning and Platting Commission to be held July 21, 2020 with Social Distancing Modifications Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers, including applicants and representatives, must register in advance (Day before the scheduled meeting, July 20, 2020 by Noon). To speak remotely at the July 21, 2020 Zoning and Platting Commission Meeting, residents must: Call or preferably email the board liaison at 512-974-6508 and andrew.rivera@austintexas.gov (the day before the meeting). The following information is required: 1. The speaker name. 2. Item number(s) they wish to speak on. 3. Whether they are for/against/neutral. Mailing address. Telephone number. Must be the number that will be used to call-in. Failure to provide the required information by noon July 20, 2020 shall render a request null and void. A registered speaker may not sign up another speaker. Previous registration on an item does not automatically roll over. • Once a request to register to speak has been called in or emailed to the board liaison, residents will receive either an email or phone call with additional information regarding the call in process. the meeting. Time Allotment: • Handouts or other information must be emailed to andrew.rivera@austintexas.gov by 1:00 PM Tuesday, July 21, 2020. This information will be provided to Commission members in advance of • Residents may watch the meeting here: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Applicant: 6 minutes and 3 minutes rebuttal. Speakers: 3 minutes. Monday, July 20, 2020 Postponement requests must be submitted to the case manager and Andrew Rivera by 5PM Order of Meeting Determination of Quorum / Meeting Called to Order Reading of Proposed Consent Agenda *Vote and Disposal of Consent Agenda **Determination of Discussion Postponement Items Other Business Adjournment Discussion Cases (Including public comment, staff and applicant / representative presentations) * The consent agenda may be acted upon by one vote without separate discussion. Speakers are allowed to provide testimony on an item proposed for the consent agenda. At the discretion of the Commission the item may remain on the consent agenda. ** Discussion postponement consists of public comment by 2 individuals for the postponement and 2 individuals against the postponement at 2 minutes each per speaker. Testimony should not delve into the merits of the case. The granting of a postponement must be approved by affirmative vote of the Commission. ZONING …
ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISSION SITE PLAN EXTENSION REVIEW SHEET CASE NUMBER: PROJECT NAME: Hyde Park Baptist Church Quarries Multiuse Facility SPC-99-2019A(XT5) ZAP COMMISSION DATE: July 21, 2020 ADDRESS: 4400 Mesa Woods Drive WATERSHED: Walnut Creek (Suburban Watershed) AREA: 59.54 Acres AGENT: Austin, TX 78751 Armbrust & Brown (Amanda Morrow) 100 Congress Avenue, Ste. 1300 Austin, TX 78701 Telephone: (512) 435-2300 APPLICANT: Hyde Park Baptist Church (Robert Liverman) 3901 Speedway St. CASE MANAGER: Christine Barton-Holmes, CNUa, LEED AP (512) 974-2788 christine.barton-holmes@austintexas.gov EXISTING ZONING: SF-2 The applicant has proposed construction of a multi-use PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT: facility consisting of several sports buildings and fields, and educational facilities. Several facilities, including three buildings and all necessary infrastructure have been constructed, and seven buildings and building additions, and sports facilities remain to be built. No variances have been requested. REQUEST: The applicant is proposing an Extension of 15 years to a previously approved Site Plan, under 25-5-63, Extension of Released Site Plan by the Land Use Commission. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the requested 15-year site plan extension to November 27, 2035. The request for Commission extension was filed November 27, 2019. The site plan will comply with all applicable requirements of the Land Development Code. The extended request is due to the large size of the project and the nature of funding construction for a church and educational facility. ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISSION ACTION: SPC-99-2019A approved November 27, 2000 through 2010 through a Managed Growth Agreement, and extended through SPC-99- 2019A(XT3) to November 27, 2020 in 2011. B-101 of 3 2,593,562 sq. ft. 59.54 Acres Site Area SF-2 Zoning Full Purpose Jurisdiction Walnut Creek Watershed n/a Watershed Ordinance Traffic Impact Analysis n/a Capitol View Corridor Not In View Corridor Proposed Access N Mopac NB at Mopac Railroad Turn (Service Road) Allowed/Required N/A Floor-to-Area Ratio 40% Building Coverage 45% Impervious Coverage 35’ Height Number of Units (*MU) n/a 494 Parking Existing Proposed Total .05:1 3 % 16.63% 2 stories .08:1 5% 24.36% 2 stories 444 573 SUMMARY COMMENTS ON SITE PLAN: Land Use: This site is partially developed, and is proposed to be developed as educational and recreational facilities. The site currently contains a two-story high school building, field house and storage buildings, a two-story athletics and retreat building, covered pavilion, tennis courts, volleyball courts, softball fields, baseball field, soccer field, and softball field. The site also includes an existing wet pond and parking. …
