ITEM FOR ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION AGENDA COMMISSION MEETING DATE: April 21, 2021 NAME & NUMBER OF PROJECT: NAME OF APPLICANT OR ORGANIZATION: 1076 Springdale; SP-2019-0385C Brad Lingvai, WGI Engineering LOCATION: 1076 Springdale Rd., Austin, TX, 78721 COUNCIL DISTRICT: District # 1 ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW STAFF: WATERSHED: REQUEST: STAFF RECOMMENDATION: STAFF CONDITION: Hank Marley, Environmental Review Specialist Senior, Development Services Department, 512-974-2067, hank.marley@austintexas.gov Tannehill Branch Watershed, Urban, Desired Development Zone Variance request is as follows: Request to vary from LDC 25-8-261 to allow development inside the Critical Water Quality Zone. Staff recommends this variance, having determined the findings of fact to have been met. All landscape areas and any areas disturbed during construction to be planted with native species to the Central Texas region, to be selected from the City of Austin Grow Green Manual. Development Services Department Staff Recommendations Concerning Required Findings Project Name: 1076 Springdale; SP-2019-0385C Ordinance Standard: Watershed Protection Ordinance Variance Request: To allow development inside the Critical Water Quality Zone (LDC 25-8-261). 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. Yes The site is a corner lot located at the intersection of Oak Springs Dr. and 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. Springdale Rd. and proposes driveway connections to both urban roadways, which is comparable to many corner lot developments. The majority of the parcel’s frontage along Oak Springs lies with a Critical Water Quality Zone (CWQZ) (Figure 1), which coincides with the 100-year floodplain. The portion of the CWQZ that would be disturbed with the proposed driveway consists of mowed vegetation and is devoid of riparian habitat (Figure 2). The driveway connection proposes to disturb 475 square feet of CWQZ out of the 32,000-SF of CWQZ located on site. There are numerous driveways within the vicinity of this site that disturb similar square footage amounts or more within the CWQZ. 2. The variance: a) Yes 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; A driveway connection to Oak Springs is a reasonable request as it would be difficult for drivers to turn left to head north onto Springdale in this …
ITEM FOR ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION AGENDA COMMISSION MEETING DATE: NAME & NUMBER OF PROJECT: April 21, 2021 FM 620 and Anderson Mill RD Wastewater SER #4652 NAME OF APPLICANT OR ORGANIZATION: Jewels Cain, Land Development Consultant, Armbrust & Brown, PLLC LOCATION: 11213 FM 620 Road, Austin, TX 78726 COUNCIL DISTRICT: Located partially in Austin’s full-purpose jurisdiction (District 6) and 2-Mile Extraterritorial Jurisdiction PROJECT FILING DATE: March 15, 2021 WPD/ENVIRONMENTAL STAFF: Kaela Champlin, Environmental Program Coordinator (512) 974-3443, kaela.champlin@austintexas.gov WATERSHED: REQUEST: STAFF DETERMINATION: Bull Creek, Water Supply Suburban, Northern Edwards Aquifer Recharge Zone, Drinking Water Protection Zone Wastewater Service Extension Staff do not recommend this service extension request. MEMORANDUM April 16, 2021 Linda Guerrero, Chair, and Members of the Environmental Commission Kaela Champlin, Environmental Program Coordinator Watershed Protection Department TO: FROM: DATE: SUBJECT: FM 620 and Anderson Mill Road SER #4652 Service Extension Requests (SER) located in the Drinking Water Protection Zone and outside of the City of Austin’s full purpose jurisdiction require Council approval and review by the Environmental Commission. Watershed Protection Department staff have completed the review for FM 620 and Anderson Mill Road Wastewater SER #4652 and do not recommend approval of the request. Site Overview The site consists of a tract of approximately 34.40 acres, located at 11213 FM 620 Road. The site consists of 4 parcels; the northern three parcels consisting of 9.4 acres are located in the City of Austin’s full purpose jurisdiction and the Birden tract, a 25-acre parcel, is located in the City’s 2- Mile ETJ and is adjacent to Council District 6. The site is in the Bull Creek Watershed, Water Supply Suburban, and the Drinking Water Protection Zone, and the Northern Edwards Aquifer Recharge Zone. Service Extension Requests have been made on this site previously and were not recommended by Watershed Protection Department Staff. In 2016, a wastewater service extension request (SER #3880) was made for Broadstone 620/Birden Multi-family, a proposed multifamily development with 336 units on the southern 25-acre portion of the site. The SER was considered by the Environmental Commission on November 16, 2016, and the commission recommended against approval. Subsequently, the Water and Wastewater Commission did not make a recommendation on the SER and the applicant withdrew the service extension request. The staff memo, proposed SER, and Environmental Commission recommendation are attached as Exhibit A. 1 In 2018, water and wastewater SERs #4098 and 4099 were submitted for the …
FM 620 and Anderson Mill Road Wastewater Service Extension Request #4652 Request Summary • Request for wastewater service (175 LUEs) • 34.40 acres • Proposed multi‐family development (350 units) • Partially within City’s full‐purpose jurisdiction & 2‐ Mile ETJ • Drinking Water Protection Zone (DWPZ) • Bull Creek Watershed, Water Supply Suburban • Northern Edwards Aquifer Recharge Zone • Adjacent to COA Council District #6 SER #4652 SER #4652 Site Location Austin City Limits Austin ETJ Edwards Aquifer Recharge Zone Edwards Aquifer Contributing Zone Site Location 2‐Mile ETJ Full Purpose Jurisdiction Limited Purpose Jurisdiction SER #4652 Description of proposed extension: • Proposing to upgrade the existing Volente Lift Station, upgrade the existing force main that serves the lift station, and upgrade the downstream gravity collection system to provide the capacity necessary to serve the proposed development. • Within Austin Water Service Area SER #4652 Proposed Wastewater Extension Option #1 Map provided by AWU SER #4652 Proposed Wastewater Extension Option #2 Map provided by AWU SER Review & Evaluation • Headwaters tributary to Bull Creek • Contains 2 springs, 1 karst recharge feature, and 4 wetlands • Contains critical water quality zone & water quality transition zone to Bull Creek SER Review & Evaluation • The site is at the headwaters of federally‐listed threatened Jollyville Plateau salamander habitat. • Through prior scientific studies, WPD biologists identified a robust population of salamanders in this tributary. • Runoff from the development would flow downstream into habitat, and thus could negatively affect that salamander population. • As the intensity of development on the site increases, the probability of harm to salamander increases. Previous Service Extension Requests • 11/16/2016: Broadstone 620/Birden Multi‐family Wastewater SER (#3880) (Parcel 0175270305, 25‐acre tract) – Proposed multifamily development with 336 units – Not recommended by Environmental Commission & Wastewater Commission • • 10/05/2018: Birden Tract Water & Wastewater SERs (#4098 & 4099) (Parcel 0175270305, 25‐acre tract) – Proposed 138 single family residences (138 LUEs) – WPD staff did not support and applicant withdrew SERs. Staff Recommendation Staff does not recommend approval. Basis for recommendation: Staff review determined that there are significant environmental risks to extend service to the site. Contact Information Kaela Champlin Watershed Protection Department City of Austin (512) 974‐3443 kaela.champlin@austintexas.gov
Downtown Commission 04.21.2021 DAAF Mission “To ignite the potential of downtown- through art and creative spaces that capture the spirit of Austin – by and for everyone.” Republic Square Republic Square AUCTION OAKS Revitalization Project AUCTION OAKS Before Clarity Parks: Republic Square- Preliminary Sketches AUCTION OAKS Design AUCTION OAKS In Progress AUCTION OAKS In Progress AUCTION OAKS Transformation AUCTION OAKS After AUCTION OAKS After AUCTION OAKS Phase I GRANT FUNDING: PPS/Claritin Urban Forestry $47,500 $ 2,000 TOTAL PROJECT COST: FUNDING STILL NEEDED: $74,004 ($24,504) EXPENSES: LBJ Wildflower Center Consulting Bartlett Tree Experts Consulting Soil Analysis Weed Removal Arbor Work Plants & Materials IN KIND: Bollard Removal Landscape Design Services $13,335 $ 1,990 $ 68 $ 5,250 $ 6,985 $46,376 AUCTION OAKS Phase 2 Existing Conditions - South West Entrance View AUCTION OAKS Phase 2 Visualization - South West Entrance View Summer Bloom AUCTION OAKS Phase 2 Visualization - North West Auction Oaks Area View Summer Bloom PROJECT: CPCI PHASE I: Clarify Mission, Vision and Broaden Audience and Reach PHASE II: Benchmark Research • • • • • Downtown Detroit Partnership (Detroit, MI) Center City District Parks – Dilworth Park (Philadelphia, PA) Downtown DC Foundation – Franklin Park (Washington DC) Grand Park (Los Angeles, CA) Downtown Seattle Association – Occidental Square (Seattle, WA PHASE III: Define Next Steps and Deploy $25K Grant Writing on the Walls Writing on the Walls Writing on the Walls Writing on the Walls Writing on the Walls Bouldin Creek Commons Austin Artists Tyler Hobbs Jana Swec Sophie Roach Soledad Fernandez-Whitechurch Writing on the Walls Writing on the Walls P.L.A.C.E. Downtown Drive-In P.L.A.C.E. Shop the Block Participating Merchants Capitol One Bank Project Connect Office Royal Blue Grocery 7-11 Wild About Music The Hideout Caroline’s Restaurant P.L.A.C.E. Shop the Block P.L.A.C.E. Shop the Block P.L.A.C.E. Holiday Stroll P.L.A.C.E. Holiday Stroll P.L.A.C.E. Holiday Stroll P.L.A.C.E. Busking 301 CONGRESS - PLACEMAKING WORKSHEET *Adapted from the ‘Place Game’ by Project for Public Spaces How do you experience this space? How would you rate the space? Have you used this space? If so, how have you typically used it (i.e. work break, short cut, lunch spot, etc)? Uses & Activities POOR GOOD P.L.A.C.E. 301 Congress Do you know how to access this space from your work/office? If so, is it easy to find? Pre-COVID, how was this space typically used? Access & Linkage POOR GOOD What are the new opportunities? If the …
Downtown Commission Update Austin Economic Development Corporation April 21, 2021 AEDC Roles AEDC is working with EDD, HPD, and Finance to support several future objectives… Implement the South Central Waterfront TIRZ Design and develop the Cultural Trust Manage the public pipeline assets Negotiate future real estate transactions Austin EDC Overview | 2 AEDC Formation: Progress Oct.-Nov. 2020 Dec. ‘20-Jan. ’21 February 2021 March 2021 AEDC Board Activity Council votes to create AEDC Dec. 14: First Board meeting Jan. Board meeting Board meeting Board meeting Management QBL retained to launch organization Obtain copies of other Master Contract agreements Ongoing Interlocal Agreement (ILA) negotiations Final ILA negotiations Executive Search RFP prepared for executive search firm RFP released Negotiations & Selection of Korn Ferry as firm First job postings released Legal RFP prepared for Legal RFP RFP released; Winstead retained as counsel; Creative Bond Negotiations Creative Bond Negotiations & Administrative set-up Bond negotiations; Banking RFP; Board support Stakeholder meetings held in Dec, Feb and March. Public (ULI) Meetings held in Jan, Feb. Austin EDC Overview | 3 AEDC Formation: Interlocal Agreement Initial Projects • Cultural Trust • South Central Waterfront • Public & Private Pipeline • Management of AIDC (as staff to Council) Funding • Transfer of EDD Funds and AIDC balance • Creative Space Bond • Iconic Venue Fund Annual Oversight • Annual Contract • Budget • Real Estate Reporting • Inclusive Growth and DE&I Reporting Austin EDC Overview | 4 AEDC Next Steps: Engagement AEDC will transition from general stakeholder meetings to targeted committees and public discussions: AEDC Stakeholders Cultural Trust Advisory Committee (CTAC) Joint Music and Arts Commission South Central Waterfront Advisory Committee (SCWAB) AEDC Real Estate Committee Austin EDC Overview | 5 AEDC Next Steps: Board Onboarding ONBOARDING PROCESS BOARD NOMINEES March 25 | Council approved Board nominations. New AEDC Board members received onboarding materials and orientation. April 12| First full AEDC Board meeting. Rosie Truelove (Chair) Diana Maldonado Sylnovia Holt-Rabb Jeremy Martin Kellee Coleman David Steinwedell Ed Van Eenoo Carl Settles Stephen Levy Sharmila Mukherjee Emmett Beliveau Tamara Atkinson Bradford Patterson Molly Beth Malcolm Xavier Peña Awais Azhar Suchitra Gururaj Matias Segura Cathy McHorse Char Hu Veronica Briseño (Acting CEO) Austin EDC Overview | 6 South Central Waterfront HR&A Advisors, Inc. PANYNJ Advertising | 7 Key Steps for TIRZ Designation & Implementation Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 City Council Forms TIRZ • • Prepare preliminary financing plan …
UPDATE ON H.B. 3813 Intergovernmental Relations Office – Brie L. Franco, Officer H.B. 3813 BY REP. CODY HARRIS • H.B. 3813 will preempt the City of Austin’s current amplified sound ordinance. • The bill as currently written will allow amplified sound up to 85 decibels (the equivalent of a large motorcycle) until 2 a.m., citywide. • The bill is authored by Representative Cody Harris, a lawmaker from Palestine, TX. • This bill impacts Austin, and only Austin. No other city in Texas would be required to lobby the legislature to redress grievances related to their local sound ordinance. 2 WHAT IS OUR CURRENT ORDINANCE? Citywide • Amplified Sound is allowed: •Sunday – Wednesday until 10:30 p.m. •Thursday until 11 p.m. •Friday/Saturday – 12 a.m. •A permit is may be sought for the districts below, or if the establishment falls within 600’ of a property zoned and used for residential use. Sixth Street and Warehouse District • Amplified Sound is Allowed •Everyday until 2 a.m. Red River District • Amplified Sound is Allowed: •Thursday until 12 a.m. •Friday/Saturday until 1 a.m. •Must follow Citywide Ordinance Sunday – Wednesday. 3 TIMELINE OF EVENTS • 2003 – Austin’s baseline ordinance was revised, and the permit requirement was created. • 2003 – Sixth Street District and Warehouse District created – allowing amplified sound until 2 a.m. in those designated areas. • 2011 – Limits established for outdoor sound permits for bars within 600’ of property zoned and used as residential. They were restricted past 10 p.m. on amplified sound. • 2012 – Limits loosened on outdoor sound permits for bars within 600’ of property zoned and used as residential; allowing more time for amplified sound. They are now restricted past 12 a.m. • 2018 – Red River Cultural District created; allowing amplified sound until 1 a.m. on Friday and Saturday. • 2021 – H.B. 3813 filed to preempt the City’s work on amplified sound. 4 THEY SAY, WE SAY • While working on this bill, we have heard numerous false claims about the City of Austin’s amplified sound ordinance. Those are: • They Say: The City implemented the current ordinance after aggrieved bar owners had established a presence. We Say: Our current ordinance has been in place since 2003, with a few revisions since then. The current ordinance is the result of a longtime collaboration with residents, bar owners, live music venue operators, and …
CODES AND ORDINANCES JOINT COMMITTEE MINUTES Friday, August 21, 2020 REGULAR MEETING The Codes and Ordinances Joint Committee convened via teleconference. Commissioner Anderson called the meeting to order at 10:05 a.m. Subcommittee Members in Attendance: Greg Anderson Ann Denkler City Staff in Attendance: Chris Johnson, Development Services Department Brent Lloyd, Development Services Department Others in Attendance: Liz Carey CALL TO ORDER 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Conor Kenny Jim Duncan a. Approval of the July 8, 2020 minutes. Postponed without objection to a future meeting. 2. NEW BUSINESS a. None. a. None. 3. POTENTIAL CODE AMENDMENTS: Proposed for Discussion and/or Initiation Potential amendments to the code are offered for discussion and/or possible recommendation for initiation. If initiated, Staff will research the proposal and report back to the subcommittee. 4. REGULAR AGENDA: Previously Initiated Previously initiated amendments to the code are offered for discussion and possible recommendation to the full Planning Commission. a. Platting Exceptions. Discuss and consider an amendment to Chapter 25-4 (Subdivision) to allow a parcel of land that has obtained a minimum lot width variance from the Board of Facilitator: Commissioner Seeger, Chair of COJC City Attorney: None 1 Adjustment to satisfy the minimum frontage requirement for a platting exception under Section 25-4-2. City Staff: Christopher Johnson, Development Services (512) 974-2769, christopher.johnson@austintexas.gov (Discussion and/or possible action). Chris Johnson gave an overview of the amendment, which would allow for a Board of Adjustment (BOA) variance from the minimum lot width requirements of Section 25-2-492 to serve as an alternative to meeting the frontage requirements, for the purpose of qualifying for the exception to the requirement to plat authorized by Section 25-4-2. A motion was made to recommend the item by Commissioner Denkler, seconded by Commissioner Kenny. Vote: 4-0 (Commissioners Azhar, Barrera-Ramirez, and Seeger absent). 5. OTHER BUSINESS a. Update on Potential Upcoming and Current Code Amendments – City Staff: Greg Dutton, Planning and Zoning Department, 974-3509, Greg.Dutton@austintexas.gov; (Discussion and/or Possible Action). The item was not discussed and no action was taken. 6. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Future agenda items will NOT be discussed at the current meeting, but will be offered for initiation, discussion, and/or possible recommendation to the full Planning Commission at a FUTURE meeting a. None. ADJOURNMENT Commissioner Anderson adjourned the meeting without objection at 10:21 a.m. The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will …
MEMORANDUM TO: Members of the Planning Commission FROM: Jerry Rusthoven, Assistant Director/Interim Lead Planning and Zoning Department DATE: May 22, 2020 SUBJECT: UNO Sign Regulations The Planning and Zoning Department is requesting the Commission initiate an amendment to the UNO ordinance to correct an inadvertent change made to the sign regulations in the ordinance. In November 2019 the City Council approved changes to the UNO ordinance. One of those changes was intended to address signs above the second story of a building. Those signs were required to be cut in or engraved into the structure of the building. If the name of a building were placed on the facade this made it physically difficult to change the name in the future. It was agreed by the stakeholders to remove this requirement. In making this change to the ordinance a mistake was made and the result is all illuminated signs were prohibited in the UNO area. This is not what was intended or agreed to by the stakeholders. Also, because the UNO sign regulations are also used in TODs and the North Burnet/Gateway Plan this mistake carries over to other areas. Staff is asking for the opportunity to correct the ordinance. We will be working with the same stakeholders involved in the November revisions. If you need additional information, please contact me by email or 512-974-3207. Cc: Andy Linseisen, Assistant Director, DSD
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DOWNTOWN COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION 20210421-02(e) 8-0 April 21, 2021 House Bill 3813: Regulating Amplified Sound Commissioner Megan Meisenbach Seconded By: Vice Chair Lehman Date: Subject: Motioned By: Recommendation The Commission opposes House Bill 3813 in concordance with the work of the City of Austin Intergovernmental Relations Office. Vote For: Chair August Harris, Vice Chair Christopher Lehman, Commissioner David Gomez, Commissioner Laura Templeton, Commissioner Preston Reine, Commissioner Chris Kanipe, Commissioner Megan Meisenbach, Commissioner Mike Lavigne Against: None Abstain: None Absent: Commissioner Joel Sher, Commissioner Jim Schissler Attest: Mona Sanchez Mona Sanchez, Commission Liaison, Economic Development Department 1 of 1
ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION MOTION 20210421 003b Date: April 21, 2021 Seconded by: Perry Bedford Subject: 1076 Springdale, SP-2019-0385C Motion by: Kevin Ramberg RATIONALE: WHEREAS, the Environmental Commission recognizes the applicant is requesting a variance from LDC 25- 8-261 to allow development inside the Critical Water Quality Zone; and WHEREAS, the Environmental Commission recognizes that staff recommends this variance (with one condition) having determined the required Findings of Fact have been met. THEREFORE, the Environmental Commission recommends the variance request with the following Staff Condition: 1. All landscape areas and any areas disturbed during construction will be planted with native species to the Central Texas region and will be selected from the City of Austin Grow Green Manual. VOTE 8-0 Approved By: For: Bedford, Creel, Thompson, Brimer, Coyne, Ramberg, Barrett Bixler, and Guerrero Against: None Abstain: None Recuse: None Absent: None Linda Guerrero, Environmental Commission Chair 1
1 ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION MOTION 20210421 003c Date: April 21, 2021 Seconded by: Pam Thompson Subject: FM 620 and Anderson Mill Road Wastewater SER #4652 Motion by: Katie Coyne RATIONALE: WHEREAS, the Environmental Commission recognizes that Service Extension Requests (SER) located in the Drinking Water Protection Zone and outside of the City of Austin’s full purpose jurisdiction require Council approval and review by the Environmental Commission; WHEREAS, the Environmental Commission recognizes that Watershed Protection Department staff have completed the review for FM 620 and Anderson Mill Road Wastewater SER #4652 and do not recommend approval of the request; WHEREAS, this site is the headwaters of Bull Creek; contains two springs, one karst recharge feature, and four wetlands; and is in the critical water quality zone & water quality transition zone to Bull Creek; WHEREAS, this site is at the headwaters of federally‐listed threatened Jollyville Plateau salamander habitat; WHEREAS, through prior scientific studies, WPD biologists identified a robust population of salamanders in this tributary; WHEREAS, the runoff from the development would flow downstream into habitat, and thus could negatively affect that salamander population; and WHEREAS, the intensity of development on the site increases, the probability of harm to salamander increases. THEREFORE, the Environmental Commission recommends denial of the proposed wastewater service extension request. VOTE 6-1 For: Bedford, Thompson, Brimer, Coyne, Barrett Bixler, and Guerrero Against: Creel Abstain: None Recuse: Ramberg Absent: None Approved By: Linda Guerrero, Environmental Commission Chair 2
1 ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION MOTION 20210421 003a Date: April 21, 2021 Seconded by: Perry Bedford Subject: Braker Valley Subdivision, C8-2020-0112 Motion by: Kevin Ramberg RATIONALE: WHEREAS, the Environmental Commission recognizes the applicant is requesting variances from LDC 25- 8-341 to allow cut over four feet to 11.5 feet and requesting variance from LDC 25-8-342 to allow fill over four feet to 17 feet; and WHEREAS, the Environmental Commission recognizes that staff recommends this variance (with conditions) having determined the required Findings of Fact have been met. THEREFORE, the Environmental Commission recommends the variance request with the following Staff Conditions: 1. In the two locations where roadways cross the Critical Water Quality Zone, culverts will be provided for the entire width of the half-Critical Water Quality Zone. This avoids the flow pinch-point of the single, narrow culvert originally proposed; and 2. All areas of the stormwater pond that are not covered by dam safety regulations will be revegetated with Standard Specifications Manual 609S Native Seeding and Planting for Restoration, using a selection of low-growing, non-woody vegetation that can be mowed. VOTE 8-0 Approved By: For: Bedford, Creel, Thompson, Brimer, Coyne, Ramberg, Barrett Bixler, and Guerrero Against: None Abstain: None Recuse: None Absent: None Linda Guerrero, Environmental Commission Chair
ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, April 21, 2021 The Environmental Commission convened in a public meeting on Wednesday, April 21, 2021 with Social Distancing Modifications via remote video conferencing. Commissioners in Attendance: Andrew Creel Pam Thompson Katie Coyne Kevin Ramberg Linda Guerrero Perry Bedford Audrey Barrett Bixler Rick Brimer Commissioners Absent: None Staff in Attendance: Kaela Champlin Chris Herrington Liz Johnston Cole Huggins Pamela Abee-Taulli Hank Marley CALL TO ORDER Chair Guerrero called the meeting to order at 6:00 P.M. CALL TO ORDER CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first ten speakers who register to speak no later than noon the day before the meeting will be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES AND ACTION a. Approval of the April 7, 2021 Environmental Commission Meeting Minutes (5 minutes) The minutes of the April 7, 2021 Environmental Commission meeting were approved on Commissioner Ramberg’s motion, Commissioner Creel’s second on a 8-0 vote. 1 2. ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION a. Election of Environmental Commission Officers for the May 1, 2021 through April 30, 2022 term (10 minutes) Commissioner Guerrero was unanimously supported for the Chair position. Commissioner Coyne was unanimously supported for the Vice-Chair position. Commissioner Ramberg was unanimously supported for the Secretary position. b. Discuss committee memberships (10 minutes) Item conducted as posted. No action taken. 3. PUBLIC HEARINGS a. Name: Braker Valley Subdivision, C8-2020-0112 Applicant: Chris Rawls, BGE, Inc. Location: 4806 Blue Goose Rd, Austin, TX 78754 (District 1) Staff: Pamela Abee-Taulli, Environmental Review Specialist Senior, Development Services Department Watershed: Walnut Creek Watershed, Suburban Classification, Desired Development Zone Request: 1. Request to vary from LDC 25-8-341 to allow cut over four feet to 11.5 feet 2. Request to vary from LDC 25-8-342 to allow fill over four feet to 17 feet Staff Recommendation: Recommended with conditions (30 minutes) Speakers Chris Rawls A motion to close the public hearing was approved on Commissioner Coyne’s motion, Commissioner Ramberg’s second on a 8-0 vote. A motion to recommend the variance requests with conditions was approved on Commissioner Ramberg’s motion, Commissioner Bedford’s second on 8-0 vote. b. Name: 1076 Springdale, SP-2019-0385C Applicant: Brad Lingvai, WGI Engineering Location: 1076 Springdale Road, Austin, TX, 78721 (District 1) Staff: Hank Marley, Environmental Review Specialist Senior, Development Services Department Watershed: Tannehill Branch Watershed, Urban Classification, Desired Development Zone Request: Request to vary from LDC 25-8-261 …
DOWNTOWN COMMISSION MINUTES REGULAR MEETING WEDNESDAY, APRIL 21, 2021 The Downtown Commission convened in a meeting on Wednesday, April 21st, 2021 at 301 W. 2nd Street in virtual videoconferencing. Downtown Commissioners in Attendance: Chair August Harris, Vice Chair Christopher Lehman, Commissioner Ben Heimsath, Commissioner David Gomez, Commissioner Laura Templeton, Commissioner Nelly Paulina Ramirez, Commissioner Preston Reine, Commissioner Chris Kanipe, Commissioner Megan Meisenbach, Commissioner Melissa Haneo-Robleo, Commissioner Cynthia Weatherby, Commissioner Mike Lavigne Downtown Commissioners Not in Attendance: Commissioner Jim Schissler, Commissioner Joel Sher, Commissioner kYmberly Keeton, Commissioner Kimberly Taylor, Commissioner Douglas Leveton City Staff in Attendance: Mona Sanchez and Christine Maguire, Economic Development Department CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called the meeting to order at 5:34 p.m. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF THE MARCH 17, 2020 MEETING MINUTES Commissioner Meisenbach motioned to approve the March 17th, 2020 meeting minutes with Commissioner Gomez’ second on a motion of 8-0. 2. NEW BUSINESS - Discussion and Possible Action a. Election of Officers Commissioner Meisenbach motioned to renominate Chair Harris to continue to serve as Chair of the Downtown Commission with Vice Chair Lehman’s second on a vote of 8-0. b. Joint Downtown Commission and Music Commission Meeting Commissioner Meisenbach motioned to authorize Downtown Commission COA staff to work with COA Music Commission staff to coordinate a joint meeting between the two commissions with Vice Chair Lehman’s second on a vote of 8-0. c. Austin Economic Development Corporation (AEDC) Item postponed. - 1 - d. Downtown Austin Alliance Foundation (DAAF) The Commission received a presentation from Molly Alexander, Downtown Austin Alliance Foundation. No action was taken. e. House Bill 3813: Regulating Amplified Sound The Commission received a presentation from Taylor Ward, Senior Intergovernmental Relations Coordinator, COA Intergovernmental Relations Office. Commissioner Meisenbach motioned to oppose HB 3813 with Vice Chair Lehman’s second on a vote of 8-0. 3. OLD BUSINESS Items from representatives of collaborating commissions including non-voting members a. Update from Commissioner Melissa Henao-Robledo on recent activities and actions taken by the Design Commission No updates. b. Update from Commissioner Ben Heimsath on recent activities and actions taken by the Historic Landmark Commission Commissioner reported that the HLC was working on a certified local government grant and working to revise the Comprehensive Historic Preservation Plan. c. Update from Commissioner Cynthia Weatherby on recent activities and actions taken by the Urban Transportation Commission Commissioner Weatherby reported that the UTC had received …
BOND OVERSIGHT COMMISSION APRIL 21, 2021 2:00 PM VIA VIDEOCONFERENCING BOND OVERSIGHT COMMISSION MINUTES The Bond Oversight Commission convened in a regular meeting on April 21, 2021 with Social Distancing Modifications. Chair Rodriguez called the meeting to order at 2:05 PM Board Members in Attendance: Santiago Rodriguez, Chair Sumit DasGupta, Vice-Chair Sarah Cook Charles Curry Francoise Luca John McNabb Staff in Attendance: Eric Bailey, Public Works Martin Barrera, Economic Development Megan Bell, Financial Services Amica Bose, Austin Transportation Veronica Briseno, Economic Development David Colligan, Economic Development CALL TO ORDER 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Susan Daniels, Corridor Program Sylnovia Holt-Rabb, Economic Development Pirouz Moin, Public Works Will Mixon, Financial Services Tina Van Wie, Financial Services The minutes for the meeting of January 20, 2020 were approved as posted with a motion by Commissioner Cook, Vice-Chair DasGupta second on a 4-0 vote, with Commissioners Curry and Luca abstaining and Commissioners Spigner III, Drohan and Zhao absent. Newly appointed members, Commissioners Curry and Luca, were introduced and welcomed to the Commission. 2. DISCUSSION 3. STAFF BRIEFINGS a. Staff update about the Mobility Bond Programs. Staff from Austin Transportation, the Corridor Program Office and Public Works gave updates on 2012, 2016, 2018, and 2020 Mobility Bond projects and programs. They provided information on: bond language and financial summaries for each program; recent and upcoming projects and program highlights; and resources. Staff answered questions from the commissioners after the presentation. b. Staff update about Cultural Facilities sponsored by the Economic Development Department. BOND OVERSIGHT COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES April 21, 2021 Staff from the Economic Development Department gave updates on department funded Cultural Arts Facilities projects and programs in the 2006, 2012 and 2018 bond programs. They provided information on: cultural arts facilities bond investments; financial updates, recent and upcoming projects and program highlights; and resources. Staff answered questions from the commissioners after the presentation. 4. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION a. Discussion and possible action on the election of new officers. Vice-Chair DasGupta was elected as Vice-Chair with a motion by Commissioner McNabb and seconded by Commissioner Cook on a 6-0 vote, with Commissioners Spigner III, Drohan, and Zhao absent. Chair Rodriguez was elected as Chair with a motion by Vice-Chair DasGupta and seconded by Commissioner Cook on a 6-0 vote, with Commissioners Spigner III, Drohan, and Zhao absent. b. Discussion and possible action on the Bond Oversight Commission 2021 Workplan Development Chair Rodriguez introduced a …
