ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET CASE: C14-2022-0118(RCT) St. John Site Redevelopment DISTRICT: 4 ADDRESS: 800 East St. John Avenue (formerly 7211 North Interstate Highway 35 Service Road Northbound and 7309 North Interstate Highway 35 Service Road Northbound) ZONING FROM: CS-MU-V-NP TO: CS-MU-V-NP (Restrictive Covenant Termination) SITE AREA: approximately 19.11 acres (approximately 832,431 square feet) PROPERTY OWNER: City of Austin (Michael Gates – Real Estate Officer) AGENT: Christine Freundl, City of Austin (Financial Services Department) CASE MANAGER: Jonathan Tomko (512) 974-1057, jonathan.tomko@austintexas.gov STAFF RECOMMEDATION: Staff recommends granting termination of restrictive covenant 202219204. The applicant is requesting to terminate a restrictive covenant– 202219204 located on the city-owned St. John Site (former Home Depot and former Chrysler Dealership). Granting this request would align the legal parameters of the site with the Transportation Impact Analysis (TIA) that will be developed and approved as part of the City’s Site Development Permit process. This termination is recommended by the Transportation and Public Works Department. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: May 28, 2024: Case is scheduled to be heard by Planning Commission CITY COUNCIL ACTION: TBD ORDINANCE NUMBER: N/A ISSUES: In December 2017, Austin City Council passed Resolution No. 20171207-058 directing the City Manager to work with the community on a new vision for the subject property that would better serve the surrounding St. Johns neighborhood. In July 2020, after two years of outreach and community engagement, City Council passed Resolution No. 20200729-117 affirming the new community vision, initiating this rezoning request (C14-2022-0118) and the associated neighborhood plan amendment (NPA-2022-0029.02), and directing staff to issue an RFP to solicit a development partner to realize the community vision. In June, 2022 the City of Austin Transportation Impact Analysis Guidelines were updated to include a Zoning and Transportation and Analysis (ZTA) requirement for zoning cases where the applications are expected to generate 2,000 or more unadjusted daily trips when a Transportation Assessment of a Full TIA is not required at that time. A ZTA Memo was created for the project and assigned to the property as a Restrictive Covenant when rezoning occurred. Applying the ZTA through a Restrictive Covenant is no longer the practice of the City of Austin. Removal of this RC aligns the site with current review processes. C14-2022-0118(RCT) 2 CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: The subject property is located on the north side of IH 35 between East St. Johns Avenue and Blackson Avenue. The property is comprised of …
MEMORANDUM ************************************************************************ TO: Claire Hempel, Chair Planning Commission Members Nancy Estrada Planning Department FROM: DATE: May 23, 2024 RE: C14-2023-0094 – 4405 Merle Drive Postponement Request by Staff ************************************************************************ Staff requests a postponement of the above referenced rezoning case from the May 28, 2024, Planning Commission hearing to July 23, 2024. Staff needs additional information from the applicant.
MEMORANDUM ************************************************************************ TO: Claire Hempel, Chair Planning Commission Members Nancy Estrada Planning Department FROM: DATE: May 23, 2024 RE: C814-2014-0083.01 – Sunfield PUD Amendment #1 Postponement Request by Staff ************************************************************************ Staff requests a postponement of the above referenced case from the May 28, 2024, Planning Commission hearing to July 23, 2024, to finalize Staff review. In addition, there is an amendment for Sunfield Municipal Utility District (MUD) No. 2 being reviewed concurrently. Both the PUD and MUD amendments will be presented at the same Planning Commission hearing.
Meredith, Maureen To: Subject: Peggy 4900 RE: Opposition to Low Income Housing proposal in Westcreek From: Peggy 4900 < Sent: Monday, May 27, 2024 10:07 AM To: Meredith, Maureen <Maureen.Meredith@austintexas.gov> Cc: Peggy Boice - Subject: Opposition to Low Income Housing proposal in Westcreek Thanks so much, Maureen. One reason for my opposition is how close it will be to the neighborhood elementary school, which is already overcrowded. Another concern is safety. Low-income housing projects often have a lot of crime. That happened in my neighborhood in Houston after New Orleans low-income residents were moved here during and after Hurricane Harvey. Even though a lot moved back to New Orleans, the crime has continued in my formerly safe neighborhood. Finally, I think a lot of Westcreek residents, like my tenant, are elderly. They, and young families, would be targets for crime. Thank you for submitting my comments. I’m sure many more residents have tried to email you their comments, but Westcreek gave out an incorrect email for you and so far they haven’t corrected it yet. Margaret Boice Owner of 5093 Wing Rd, Austin 78749 Houston residence: 9479 Briar Forest Dr, Houston, TX 77063 Cell: 281-744-1260 1
Meredith, Maureen To: Subject: Jeffrey Frelack RE: Support for NPA-2023-0023.04 -----Original Message----- From: Jeffrey Frelack Sent: Friday, May 24, 2024 4:49 PM To: Meredith, Maureen <Maureen.Meredith@aus(cid:415)ntexas.gov> Subject: Support for NPA-2023-0023.04 Hi Maureen, I am emailing to say that I support/am in favor of the change of land use designa(cid:415)on in case NPA-2023-0023.04 in Windsor Park to Mixed Use. I received a no(cid:415)fica(cid:415)on le(cid:425)er of the change by mail since I live close by. If I need to physically mail my response for logging, please let me know. Jeff Frelack 5902 Dunbury Dr 1
MEMORANDUM ************************************************************************ TO: Clair Hempel, Chair (PC) Planning Commission Members FROM: Marcelle Boudreaux Planning Department DATE: May 28, 2024 RE: C14-2024-0061 – 2900 Oak Springs Postponement Request by Neighborhood ************************************************************************ The case above has been scheduled for the May 28, 2024, Planning Commission hearing. Neighborhood requests a postponement of the above referenced rezoning case from the May 28, 2024, Planning Commission hearing to the July 23, 2024 hearing, to allow time for review of the application, and results of other City studies to be known.
MEMORANDUM ************************************************************************ TO: Claire Hempel, Chair Planning Commission Members Nancy Estrada Planning Department FROM: DATE: May 23, 2024 RE: C14-2022-0107 and NPA-2022-0005.01– Vargas Mixed Use Postponement Request by Staff ************************************************************************ Staff requests a postponement of the above-referenced rezoning case and neighborhood plan amendment to June 11, 2024. The rezoning request has been amended and staff needs time to review.
PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES TUESDAY, MAY 28, 2024 The Planning Commission convened in a regular meeting on Tuesday, May 28, 2024, at Austin City Hall, Council Chambers, Room 1001 301 W. Second Street, Austin, TX. Chair Hempel called the Planning Commission meeting to order at 6:07 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Greg Anderson, Awais Azhar, Adam Haynes, Claire Hempel, Felicity Maxwell, Danielle Skidmore, Alice Woods Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Nadia Barrera-Rameriz, Grayson Fox, Jennifer Mushtaler, Ryan Johnson Commissioners absent: Patrick Howard, Alberta Phillips Ex-Officio Members Present: Jessica Cohen – Chair of Board of Adjustment PUBLIC COMMUNICATION The first four (4) speakers signed up prior to the speaker registration deadline will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES None 1. Approve the minutes of May 14, 2024. The minutes from the Regular meeting of the Planning Commission on May 14, 2024, were approved on the consent agenda on Commissioner Maxwell’s motion, Commissioner Woods’ second, on a 10-0 vote. Commissioner Cox was off the dais. Commissioners Howard and Phillips were absent. 2. Plan Amendment: NPA-2023-0023.03.SH - 6304 Manor Road; District 4 6304 Manor Road, Little Walnut Creek Watershed, University Hills/Windsor Park Combined (Windsor Park) NP Area Location: Owner/Applicant: Anmol Mehra Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: Drenner Group, PC (Leah M. Bojo, AICP) Single Family to Mixed Use land use Recommended Maureen Meredith, 512-974-2695, maureen.meredith@austintexas.gov Planning Department A motion to approve staff’s recommendation of Mixed use land use for NPA-2023- 0023.03.SH - 6304 Manor Road, located at 6304 Manor Road was approved on the consent agenda on Commissioner Maxwell’s motion, Commissioner Woods’ second, on a 10-0 vote. Commissioner Cox was off the dais. Commissioners Howard and Phillips were absent. 3. Rezoning: Location: C14-2024-0012.SH - 6304 Manor Road; District 4 6304 Manor Road, Little Walnut Creek Watershed, 6304 Manor Road, Little Walnut Creek Watershed, University Hills/Windsor Park Combined (Windsor Park) NP Area Owner/Applicant: Anmol Mehra Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: Drenner Group, PC (Leah Bojo) SF-3-NP to LR-MU-V-CO-NP Recommended Jonathan Tomko, (512) 974-1057, jonathan.tomko@austintexas.gov Planning Department A motion to approve staff’s recommendation of LR-MU-V-CO-NP for C14-2024-0012.SH - 6304 Manor Road, located at 6304 Manor Road was approved on the consent agenda on Commissioner Maxwell’s motion, Commissioner Woods’ second, on a 10-0 vote. Commissioner Cox was off the dais. Commissioners Howard and Phillips were absent. 4. Plan Amendment: NPA-2023-0010.02 - East 2nd …
CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Joseph Bowie (Vela); Robert Thornton-V Chair (Alter, R); Alex Ramirez (Kelly), Kyle Smith (Pool), Bobbi Joe Foster (Ellis) Bill Harris(Alter), Robert Butler(Watson), Stephen Cox (Madison) REGULAR CALLED MEETING MECHANICAL AND PLUMBING BOARD Tuesday May 28 @ 9:30 AM- IN PERSON PERMITTING DEVELOPMENT CENTER/ 1st FLOOR, CONF RM 1401-1402 6310 WILHELMINA DELCO DR AUSTIN, TEXAS Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely by telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation. To register, contact rick.arzola@austintexas.gov Joseph Cooper(Fuentes), Ramon Perez(Velasquez), Mark Mapes(Qadri) AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 10 speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES- 1. Approve the Minutes from Regular Called Meeting from March 27, 2024 DISCUSSION 2 Austin Water- Laundry to Landscape. Local amendments to the 2024 Uniform Plumbing Code DISCUSSION and ACTION 3. Conduct officer elections for the Chair and Vice Chair. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS 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 Arzola at Development Services Department, Building Inspections, at (512) 974-2417, for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information of the Mechanical and Plumbing Board, please contact Rick Arzola at 512-974-2417
REGULAR MEETING of the HISPANIC/LATINO QUALITY-OF-LIFE RESOURCE ADVISORY COMMISSION TUESDAY, MAY 28th, 2024, at 6:00 P.M. CST CITY HALL, BOARDS & COMMISSIONS RM #1101 301 W. 2ND STREET, AUSTIN, TX 78701 Some members of the Hispanic/Latino Quality-of-life Resource Advisory Commission may be participating by video conference. Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely, call or email Alejandra Mireles at (Community Services Program Coordinator, Equity Office) at (512) 974-8045 or alejandra.mireles@austintexas.gov. CURRENT COMISSIONERS Daniela Silva Amanda Afifi Vanessa Maldonado Ivanna Neri Kevin M Jackson Jr. Lyssette Galvan Jesus Perales Leonor Vargas Dulce Castañeda AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first ten speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: 1. Approve the minutes of the COMMISSION’S REGULAR MEETING on APRIL 23, 2024. 1 STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. Cara Berton, Program Manager II - Planning Department - Sharing draft Equity-Based Preservation Plan for feedback. DISCUSSION ITEMS 3. Discuss FY25 budget recommendation updates. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 4. Approve a Budget & Policy Priorities Workgroup. Approve a Language Access Workgroup. Approve a Public Safety & Immigrant Affairs Workgroup. Approve an Arts and Culture Workgroup. Approve a Community Outreach/Townhall Workgroup. Vote Primary and Secondary Representatives for the Joint Inclusion Committee (JIC). (Meets the 4th Wednesday of the month from 3:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m.) FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS 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. For additional information please call the Equity Office’s Community Services Program Coordinator, Alejandra Mireles at (512) 974-8045 or alejandra.mireles@austintexas.gov. TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Hispanic/Latino Quality-of-Life Resource Advisory Commission, please contact Alejandra Mireles by calling (512) 978-1793 or emailing alejandra.mireles@austintexas.gov. 5. 4. 5. 6. 7. -- 2
HISPANIC/LATINO QUALITY OF LIFE RESOURCE ADVISORY COMMISSION | MAY 28, 2024 Austin History Center (C05767, PICA 24201, PICA 29995); Chen Chen Wu; City of Austin Why This Matters Changing city POP. Changing preservation field Existing preservation plan adopted Pixels, City of Austin, Austin History Center (PICA 36924), City of San Antonio Community-Based Process Historic Landmark Commission Michelle Benavides Ursula A. Carter Linda Y. Jackson Brenda Malik Emily Payne Gilbert Rivera 1 Brita Wallace* 1 Justin Bragiel 2 Mary Jo Galindo* Meghan King* Alyson McGee 1 Rocio Peña-Martinez* JuanRaymon Rubio 2 Bob Ward 1 Noel Bridges Jerry Garcia 1 Jolene Kiolbassa 1 Debra Murphy 2 Misael Ramos* Maria Solis* 1 Caroline Wright 1 *Drafting Committee member 1 Phase 1 only 2 Phase 2 only Julia Brookins* Ben Goudy 2 Kevin Koch Robin Orlowski 2 Mary Reed* 1 Erin Waelder Amalia Carmona 2 Hanna Huang* 1 Kelechi Madubuko Leslie Ornelas 1 Lori Renteria 1 Equity-Based Preservation Plan REVIEWING THE DRAFT Neal Douglass, Oct. 1949, ND-49-346-02, Austin History Center, Austin Public Library. Plan Vision Historic preservation in Austin actively engages communities in protecting and sharing important places and stories. Preservation uses the past to create a shared sense of belonging and to shape an equitable, inclusive, sustainable, and economically vital future for all. Joe’s Bakery, anonymous, Amy Moreland/ Austin’s Atlas Draft Plan Goals 1. Tell Austin’s full history 9. Proactively identify important places 2. Recognize cultural heritage 10. Follow good designation practices 3. Preserve archaeological resources 11. Support stewardship of community 4. Stabilize communities assets 5. Support environmental sustainability 12. Be strategic with review 6. Engage communities equitably 13. Protect historic resources 7. Support people doing the work 14. Implement the plan collaboratively 8. Engage new partners What We Preserve Parade and mural unveiling (The Austin Chronicle), San Antonio Office of Historic Preservation Think broadly. • Recognize Austin’s rich and complex history through active listening, inclusive research, and interpretation • Better recognize and protect legacy businesses, murals, and archaeological resources • Use preservation tools to support community stabilization and environmental sustainability Who Preserves Invite and support. • Help people access knowledge, resources, and decision-making power • Streamline and explain historic review and designation processes • Support craftspeople, commissioners, and staff • Engage new partners and audiences San Antonio Office of Historic Preservation, Bertha Rendon Delgado, Austin Asian American Film Festival How We Preserve Be strategic and effective. • Update designation criteria to reflect …
HISPANIC/LATINO QUALITY-OF-LIFE RESOURCE ADVISORY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES The HISPANIC LATINO QUAITY OF LIFE RESOURCE ADVISORY COMMISSION convened a REGULAR meeting on TUESDAY, APRIL 23, 2024 at 6:00 P.M. CST, in CITY OF AUSTIN BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS ROOM #1101 – CITY HALL (301 W. 2ND STREET; AUSTIN, TEXAS 78701). Chair AMANDA AFIFI called the HISPANIC LATINO QUALITY OF LIFE RESOURCE ADVISORY COMMISSION Meeting to order at 6:06 p.m. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance: Amanda Afifi (Chair) Daniela Silva Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Ivanna Neri (Co-Chair) Kevin Jackson Dulce Castaneda Leonor Vargas Lysette Galvan Commissioners Absent: Vanessa Maldonado Jesus Perales PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first ten speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. None. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: 1. Approve the minutes of the COMMISSION’S REGULAR MEETING on MARCH 26, 2024. The minutes were approved on COMMISSIONER DANIELA SILVA’s motion, COMMISSIONER DULCE CASTAÑEDA’s second on a 6-0 vote (Absent: Commissioners Vanessa Maldonado and Jesus Perales). 1 STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. 3. Lila Valencia, City of Austin Demographer, Presenting to Commission on 2024 City of Austin Demographics Updates and Impacts of. Postponed. Stephanie Gonzales, Equity and Inclusion Coordinator – APD; Fausto Rodriguez, Lieutenant – APD; Sadot Azzua – Public Information Specialist, SR. – APD. Presenting to Commission on City of Austin Procedures and Policies for Senate Bill 4. Lt. Rodriguez shares that City legal believes there is a little possibility that SB4 will pass, but there is communication ready to explain. APD is here because community is important to APD. We do not see there will be [SB4] encounters in Austin, Texas. Safe harbors are in place if needed. Sadot shares that APD maintains a relationship with Mexican consulate via “Coffee with Cop” session. Sador also shares that the City provides information in the identified 10 languages; Further, Stephanie Gonzales shares that there is an immigrant services network of Austin – victim services and Equity/Inclusion coordinator meets with them monthly to share what resources are available through longer conversations. Follow up question, COMMISISONER IVANNA NERI what if there is a group of community members that would like to get access to a workshop? Answer, APD can give you information about workshops, but APD is not hosting them. COMMISSIONER DULCE CASTAÑEDA thanks APD for the briefing and explains reason for requesting briefing. Follow …
Hispanic/Latino Quality of Life Resource Advisory Commission May 28, 2024 HISPANIC/LATINO QUALITY OF LIFE RESOURCE ADVISORY COMMISSION REGULAR CALLED MEETING MINUTES Tuesday, May 28, 2024 The Hispanic/Latino Quality of Life Resource Advisory Commission convened in a regular called meeting on Tuesday, May 28, 2024, at City Hall, 301 W 2nd St in Austin, Texas. Chair Neri called the Hispanic/Latino Quality of Life Resource Advisory Commission Meeting to order at 6:05 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Ivanna Neri, Chair Daniela Silva, Vice Chair Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Amanda Afifi Dulce Castañeda Kevin Jackson Jr. Jesús Perales Leonor Vargas PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Cathy McHorse – Affordable Childcare Now Initiative APPROVAL OF MINUTES Approve the minutes of the Hispanic Latino Quality of Life Resource Advisory Commission’s regular meeting on 4/23/24. The minutes from the meeting on 04/23/2024 were approved on Vice Chair Silva’s motion, Commissioner Perales’s second on a 6-0 vote. Commissioner Jackson was off the dais. Commissioners Galvan and Maldonado were absent. STAFF BRIEFINGS Cara Bertron, Program Manager II - Planning Department - Sharing draft Equity-Based Preservation Plan for feedback. 1. 2. 1 Hispanic/Latino Quality of Life Resource Advisory Commission May 28, 2024 The presentation was given by Cara Bertron, Program II, Historic Preservation Office, Planning Department. DISCUSSION ITEMS Discuss FY25 budget recommendation updates. Chair Neri, Vice Chair Silva and Commissioner Afifi provided updates. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS Approve a Budget & Policy Priorities Workgroup. No action taken. Approve a Language Access Workgroup. The motion to approve the formation of a Language Access Workgroup to follow up on Recommendation 20240326-010 and possibly provide another report or recommendation was approved on Commissioner Afifi’s motion, Vice Chair Silva’s second on a 6-1 vote. Commissioner Castañeda voted nay. Commissioners Galvan and Maldonado were absent. Commissioner Afifi will primarily lead the Language Access Workgroup and Vice Chair Silva will provide secondary support. Approve a Public Safety & Immigrant Affairs Workgroup. The motion to approve the formation of a Public Safety & Immigrant Affairs Workgroup to monitor Senate Bill 4 and provide a budget recommendation was approved on Vice Chair Silva’s motion, Commissioner Vargas’s second on a 7-0 vote. Commissioners Galvan and Maldonado were absent. The Public Safety & Immigrant Affairs Workgroup membership includes Chair Neri and Commissioners Castañeda, Perales and Vargas. Approve an Arts and Culture Workgroup. The motion to approve the formation of an Arts and Culture Workgroup to improve the application process for culture and …
Tourism Commission Board Community Interest Announcement Friday, May 31, 2024 is the last day to submit comments on the draft preservation plan. Please take a few minutes to check out the plan website (PublicInput.com/ATXpresplan), which includes the draft plan for review, a fun 5- minute community survey, short videos, and much more. Share your thoughts to shape the plan! Community Open House at the Broken Spoke! Come to the historic Broken Spoke from 4 to 6:30 p.m. to learn more about the draft Equity-Based Preservation Plan, tell us your ideas and feedback, and maybe two-step a little to live music! (The City will not be providing alcohol.) May 23, 2024 at 4:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. Broken Spoke, 3201 s. Lamar Blvd. A quorum of Commission members may be present. No action will be taken, and no Commission business will occur. Felicia Ojeda, Tourism Commission Staff Liaison 512.404.4022
JOINT SUSTAINABILITY COMMITTEE HYBRID MEETING FORMAT May 22nd, 2024 at 6pm Council Chambers, Austin City Hall 301 W 2nd St, Austin, TX 78701 Some members of the Committee may be participating by videoconference Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely, call or email Rohan Lilauwala at (Rohan.lilauwala@austintexas.gov or 512-974-9394). CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Kaiba White, Chair (Electric Utility Commission) Diana Wheeler, Vice Chair (Urban Transportation Commission) Charlotte Davis (Resource Mgmt. Commission) Haris Qureshi (Environmental Commission) Melissa Rothrock (Zero Waste Advisory Commission) Bertha Delgado (Community Development Commission) Larry Franklin (Austin Travis County Food Policy Board) Chris Maxwell-Gaines (Water & Wastewater Commission) Amy Noel (Economic Prosperity Commission) Stephanie Bazan (Parks & Recreation Board) Jon Salinas (Design Commission) Vacant (City Council) Alice Woods (Planning Commission) Rodrigo Leal (Mayor’s Representative) Anna Scott (Mayor’s Representative) Heather Houser (Mayor’s Representative) Yureisly Suarez (Mayor’s Representative) Christopher Campbell (Mayor’s Representative) For more information, please visit: www.austintexas.gov/jsc AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 10 speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approval of minutes from the April 30, 2024 special called meeting of the Joint Sustainability Committee. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 2. Recommendation in support of staff response to council resolution 20240215-025 ‘Environmental Investment Plan’. DISCUSSION 3. Staff update to the response to the council resolution 20240215-025 ‘Environmental Investment Plan’ – Rohan Lilauwala, Office of Sustainability 4. Update from the Electric Utility Commission on the Austin Energy Resource Planning Process – Kaiba White timelines – Jon Salinas 5. Update from the Design Commission on the status of updated design guidelines and 6. Update from the Water and Wastewater Commission on the Walnut Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant Expansion contracts – Chris Maxwell-Gaines 7. Update from Planning Commission on recent Land Development Code changes including HOME and ETOD – Alice Woods FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS 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 …
JOINT SUSTAINABILITY COMMITTEE REGULAR MEETING MEETING MINUTES April 30, 2024 The Joint Sustainability Committee convened in a hybrid meeting via videoconferencing and City Hall. Chair Kaiba White called the Board Meeting to order at 6:06 pm. Board Members in Attendance in Person: Chris Maxwell-Gaines, Haris Qureshi, Kaiba White, Anna Scott Board Members in Attendance Remotely: Diana Wheeler, Jon Salinas, Melissa Rothrock, Charlotte Davis, Lane Becker, Heather Houser, Rodrigo Leal, Yure Suarez, Chris Campbell, Amy Noel Board Members Absent: Bertha Delgado, Alice Woods, Larry Franklin City Staff in Attendance: Rohan Lilauwala CALL TO ORDER Chair Kaiba White called the meeting to order at 6:06 pm. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION 1. Craig Nazor – speaking in support of LIDAR for tree inventory and support for native 2. Zenobia Joseph – speaking in favor of improved transit and shelters near low-income 1. Approval of minutes from the April 24th meeting of the Joint Sustainability Committee. Qureshi motions to approve, Maxwell-Gaines seconds, passes on 13-0 vote (Noel off nurseries communities dais) 2. Joint Sustainability Committee discussion and approval of recommendations for the Environmental Investment Plan, in the areas of Buildings and Energy, Transportation, Natural Systems, and Consumption. Discussion of details of individual recommendations at length Commissioners suggest including social cost of carbon (and air pollutants, if possible) amount for Fayette closure Tweaks suggested to sustainable buildings recommendation #10 Tweaks to ACCC recommendation – change language to purchasing a truck Suggested $400,000 budget for Sustainable Buildings Recommendation 10 Public comment - Zenobia Joseph – Speaks in favor of improved fixed-route transit, better survey methods, equity Scott motions to approve all recommendations minus five pulled items ; Qureshi second 1. Pro-climate, pro health foods 2. Downtown High-Frequency Circulator 3. Neighborhood E-Circulators 4. Establish a city-owned all-electric carshare service 5. E-mobility solutions pilot program Passes 13-0 (Suarez off dais) White motions to approve Pro-climate, pro health recommendation, Qureshi seconds, passes 12-0 (Davis recuses, Suarez off dais) Davis motions to approve neighborhood e-circulators as amended, Noel seconds, passes 13-0 Davis motions to approve downtown high frequency circulator, Qureshi seconds, passes 13-0 (Suarez off dais). (Suarez off dais). Campbell motions carshare service to approve, Becker seconds, passes 13-0 (Suarez off Leal motions to approve e-mobility solutions pilot program, Qureshi seconds, passes 10-2 (White abstains, Davis and Houser no) dais). TBD FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS White adjourns meeting …
M E M O R A N D U M TO: Mayor and Council Members THROUGH: Susana Carbajal, Chief of Staff FROM: Zach Baumer, Chief Sustainability Officer DATE: May 21, 2024 SUBJECT: Response to Environmental Investment Plan (Resolution No. 20240215-025) On February 15, 2024, the Austin City Council passed Resolution No. 20240215-025, directing the City Manager to “solicit community input and prepare options and associated costs of capital improvements or programs that would reduce carbon emissions, decrease water usage, improve water quality and water detention, advance the sustainability of City operations, and improve community resilience.” The resolution also called for a public hearing of the Joint Sustainability Committee to gather public input and recommendations. Over the past three months, staff from the Office of Sustainability convened numerous City departments and facilitated meetings and discussions across the organization on this response. Staff began by analyzing 13 existing City of Austin plans across multiple departments to catalog all the goals and strategies within each plan. Department representatives reviewed their plans and goals to identify gaps and potential new projects. The Office of Sustainability then convened the departments to discuss their findings and facilitated workshops to consolidate and refine all department proposals. Summary Attachment A includes the full list of potential new projects and investments and is summarized below. The list is a result of cross-departmental collaboration, deepening connections and alignment across City-wide work areas, and offers a snapshot of major initiatives that would fill gaps and advance areas in climate sustainability and community resilience. A comprehensive cost-benefit analysis of these potential environmental investments in comparison with other City priorities has not yet been completed and is necessary. Staff has also not yet evaluated the long-term approach to addressing funding gaps and implementation. The potential new projects have been categorized into 4 topic areas Page 1 of 4 summarized below. Items marked “JSC” indicate alignment with Joint Sustainability Committee recommendations. Carbon Emissions Potential projects would reduce emissions from energy and transportation and reduce waste. Total summarized needs: $455 million Project Department ARR Transfer Station + EV Charging Network CE12 CE13 CE14 Recycling and Reuse Drop Off Facility (could be combined with Transfer Station) Weatherization and EV Charging Programs for Low and Moderate-income Customers Facilities to Process Compost, Reuse Materials, and Recycle Construction Debris CE6 CE10 CE15 CE16 CE17 CE7 Matching Funds for Federal Clean Energy/Resiliency Grants ARR ARR AE ARR Transportation Demand Management …
JOINT SUSTAINABILITY COMMITTEE REGULAR MEETING MEETING MINUTES May 22, 2024 The Joint Sustainability Committee convened in a hybrid meeting via videoconferencing and City Hall. Board Members in Attendance in Person: Chris Maxwell-Gaines, Charlotte Davis, Alice Woods, Christopher Campbell, Haris Qureshi Board Members in Attendance Remotely: Melissa Rothrock, Diana Wheeler, Kaiba White, Yure Suarez, Rodrigo Leal, Anna Scott, Jon Salinas, Amy Noel Board Members Absent: Larry Franklin, Heather Houser, Stephanie Bazan City Staff in Attendance: Rohan Lilauwala and Zach Baumer CALL TO ORDER Vice-Chair Charlotte Davis called the meeting to order at 6:06 pm. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION 1. Kayla Reese – speaking in support of parks being added to Environmental Investment 2. Mike Cannatti – speaking in support of parks being added to Environmental Investment Plan recommendations. Plan recommendations. 3. Scott Johnson – speaking in support of battery electric technology. 1. Approval of minutes from the April 30th special called meeting of the Joint Sustainability Committee. • Maxwell-Gaines motions to approve, Campbell seconds, passes 12-0 with Woods abstaining. 3. Staff update to the response to the council resolution 20240215-025 ‘Environmental Investment Plan’ – Zach Baumer and Rohan Lilauwala, Office of Sustainability • Qureshi asks how to disseminate info to the public? o Share memo. • What could be funding mechanism for climate fee? o Need council support to even have direction, then come up with options • White: Questioning Decker infrastructure as setting stage for new thermal generation • Leal: Question around why “other” category o A gap now, but TPW will seek funding in the future. • Campbell: Is there going to be discussion around priorities? o Next steps from council • Noel: What did we learn? o Hard to compare projects that meet different goals. i.e. water vs carbon o Most funding comes down in silos. In this case – we did things a different way. E.g. land acquisition, city facilities; would require departmental collaborations + thinking beyond budget cycles. • White: Where is ARR fleet electrification. Should take advantage of if funding is available. o Charging network needed first, not enough time to assess fleet cost. • Davis: Estimates – did they line up with JSC? o Not really. Very rough estimates. More work needed to be refined. 2. Recommendation in support of staff response to council resolution 20240215-025 ‘Environmental Investment Plan’. • No action was taken. 4. Update from the Electric Utility Commission on the Austin Energy Resource …
REGULAR MEETING of the BUILDING AND STANDARDS COMMISSION Wednesday, May 22, 2024 at 6:30 p.m. Permitting and Development Center, Room 1405 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Drive, Austin, Texas 78752 Some members of the Building and Standards Commission may be participating via videoconference. The meeting may also be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live. Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely by telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely, call or email Melanie Alley at 512-974-2679 or melanie.alley@austintexas.gov. AGENDA The Building and Standards Commission (“Commission”) may go into a closed session under Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code to receive advice from legal counsel or for other reasons permitted by law as specifically listed on this agenda. Further, if necessary, the Commission may go into a closed session as permitted by law regarding any item on this agenda. Building and Standards Commission Members Logan Schugart Christopher H. Sokol Stephen Truesdell, Fire Marshal (Ex Officio) Edward Selig Timothy Stostad, Chair Blaine Campbell, Vice-Chair Michael Francis Luis Osta Lugo Joseph Benigno CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first five speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. 1. Approve the minutes of the Building and Standards Commission regular meeting on April APPROVAL OF MINUTES 24, 2024. PUBLIC HEARINGS New Case(s): The Commission will hear the following cases concerning alleged violations of the City’s Property Maintenance Code and may issue an order to vacate, relocate occupants, repair, demolish, or secure the premises; and may assess civil penalties: 2. Case Number: CL 2024-027512 Property address: 713 Vargas Road / Owners: Fred Urias & Petra Ramos Urias Staff presenter: Coutney Britt Staff recommendation: Repair single-family residential structure. Page 1 3. Case Number: CL 2024-022470 Property address: 6307 Clubway Lane / Owner: Ramona Hipolito Roman Staff presenter: Latasha Paterno Staff recommendation: Repair single-family residential structure 4. Case Number: CL 2024-052138 Property address: 309 Camperdown Elm Drive / Owner: Maureen L. Lara Staff presenter: Latasha Paterno Staff recommendation: Repair single-family residential structure Returning Case(s): 5. Case Number: CL 2023-069307, CL 2023-069310, CL 2023-069312, CL 2023-069318 …
REGULAR CALLED MEETING BUILDING AND FIRE BOARD OF APPEALS Wednesday May 22, 2024 @ 1:30 PM- In Person Permitting Development Center; Conference Room 1401-1402 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Dr Austin, Texas 78752 Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely by telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation. To register, contact rick.arzola@austintexas.gov CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Ron Buys(R. Alter); Alan Schumann-Chair(Ellis); Ben Abzug(Velasquez); Aubrey Brasfield-V Chair(Fuentes) Gary Wilks(Kelly); Jim Rumbo(Alter), Alison Satt(Madison) Oren Mitzer (Qadri) AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 10 speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the Minutes from Regular Called Meeting from March 27, 2024 2. PUBLIC HEARING- Conduct a public hearing related to an appeal of 25-11-93 of approved Building permit for 2701 Cavileer Avenue. 3. DISCUSSION AND ACTION-2024 Nominations of Chair and Vice Chair. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS 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 Arzola at Development Services Department, Building Inspections, at (512) 974-2417, for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711.
REGULAR CALLED MEETING BUILDING AND FIRE BOARD OF APPEALS REVISED AGENDA Wednesday May 22, 2024 @ 1:30 PM- In Person and WebEx Permitting Development Center; Conference Room 1401-1402 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Dr Austin, Texas 78752 Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely by telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation. To register, contact rick.arzola@austintexas.gov CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Ron Buys(R. Alter); Alan Schumann-Chair(Ellis); Ben Abzug(Velasquez); Aubrey Brasfield-V Chair(Fuentes) Gary Wilks(Kelly); Jim Rumbo(Alter), Alison Satt(Madison) Oren Mitzer (Qadri) AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 10 speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the Minutes from Regular Called Meeting from March 27, 2024 2. PUBLIC HEARING- Conduct a public hearing related to an appeal of 25-11-93 of approved Building permit for 2701 Cavileer Avenue. 3. DISCUSSION AND ACTION-2024 Nominations of Chair and Vice Chair. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS 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 Arzola at Development Services Department, Building Inspections, at (512) 974-2417, for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711.
Building and Fire Code Board of Appeals Board Meeting APPROVED Minutes The Building and Fire Code Board of Appeals met in a Regular Meeting on March 27, 2024 Board Member, Schumann called the meeting to order at 1:36 p.m. Board Members in Attendance: Ben Abzug, Ron Buys, Aubrey Brasfield, Allison Satt, Oren Mitzer, Jim Rumbo and Allan Schumann Board Members Not in Attendance: Gary Wilks and Ashley Juraska Staff in Attendance: Rick Arzola (DSD) and Todd Wilcox (DSD) May 22, 2024 APPROVAL OF MINUTES: 1. The minutes from the March 27, 2024, regular called meeting were approved as written. Board member Abzug made a motion to accept the minutes as written, board member Schumann second the motion. Motion passed 7-0. Board member Wilks and Juraska were absent. PUBLIC HEARING: 2. Conduct a public hearing related to 25-11-93 of an approved building permit for 2701 Cavileer Dr. – After some concerns and reaching out to City legal advisors, it was recommended that the board remove the appeal from the agenda due to the ongoing boundary line dispute between the addresses at 2701 and 2703 Cavileer Avenue. Building Official Todd Wilcox then placed a notice of intent to suspend the building permit under 25-1-417 at 2701 Cavileer until the boundary line dispute has been resolved. At that point, the appeal process will follow the proper appeal procedure, on the decision to suspend the building permit at 2701 Cavileer Ave. by the Building Official. 3 DISCUSSION AND ACTION- 2024-Nominations of Chair and Vice Chair. Board member Brasfield nominated Alan Schumann as Chair; Board member Buys seconded the motion. Motion passed 7-0. Board member Buys made a motion to nominate Aubrey Brasfield as V. Chair. Board member Schumann seconded the motion, motion passed 7-0. 4 FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS • Code Adoption Recommendations on IBC, IEBC, IRC. IPMC which will not be a recommendation but a presentation by Austin Code. • Possible Appeal Hearings 5 ADJOURN – Without objection, board member Schumann adjourned the meeting at 1:49pm. The minutes were approved at the June 26, 2024 meeting on board member Mitzner motion, board member Brasfield second the motion on a 7-0 vote. Board member Wilkes and Juraska were absent.
ZONING & PLATTING COMMISSION AGENDA Tuesday, May 21, 2024 The Zoning and Platting Commission will convene at 6:00 PM on Tuesday, May 21, 2024, at Austin City Hall, Council Chambers, Room 1001 301 W. Second Street, Austin, TX. Some members of the Zoning and Platting Commission may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Scott Boone (District 1) Alejandra Flores (District 5) Parliamentarian William D. Floyd (Mayor) David Fouts (District 2) Betsy Greenberg - Vice-Chair (District 6) Ryan Puzycki (District 7) Hank Smith – Chair (District 8) Lonny Stern (District 3) Carrie Thompson – Secretary (District 10) District 4 -Vacant District 9 -Vacant EXECUTIVE SESSION (No public discussion) The Zoning & Platting Commission will announce it will go into Executive Session, if necessary, pursuant to Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code, to receive advice from Legal Counsel on matters specifically listed on this agenda. The commission may not conduct a closed meeting without the approval of the city attorney. Private Consultation with Attorney – Section 551.071 PUBLIC COMMUNICATION The first four (4) speakers signed up prior to the speaker registration deadline will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. Executive Liaison: Joi Harden, 512-974-1617 Interim Commission Liaison: Elizabeth Funk 512-568-2244 Attorney: AJ Urteaga, 512-974-2386 APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approval of minutes of the Zoning and Platting Commission regular meeting on May 7, 2024. PUBLIC HEARINGS 2. Zoning: C14-2024-0045 - Burnet Hotel; District 7 12905 & 12921 Burnet Road, Walnut Creek Location: Owner/Applicant: Mopac Crossing LLC (Saeed Minhas) Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: Viewpoint Engineering (Eric Beals) LO, SF-6 to GR Recommended Sherri Sirwaitis, 512-974-3057, sherri.sirwaitis@austintexas.gov Planning Department 3. Zoning: C14-2023-0155 - 2103 Oak Valley Rd; District 5 Location: 2103 Oak Valley Road Owner/Applicant: Eddie & Leila Mayfield Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: Keepers Land Planning (Ricca Keepers) I-RR to SF-3 Applicant Postponement Request to July 2, 2024 Cynthia Hadri, 512-974-7620, cynthia.hadri@austintexas.gov Planning Department STAFF BRIEFING 4. Balcones Canyonlands Conservation Plan Presenter: Kimberlee Harvey, Kimberlee.harvey@austintexas.com, 512-972-1686 COMMITTEE AND WORKING GROUPS REPORTS 5. Codes and Ordinances Joint Committee – Update pertaining to recommendations to the Planning Commission regarding proposed amendments to the Land Development Code for which review is required under Section 25-1-502 (Amendment; Review); requests to initiate amendments to the Land Development Code under Section 25-1-501 (Initiation). (Sponsors Commissioners: Flores, Greenberg and Stern) 6. Comprehensive …
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET TO: GR DISTRICT: 7 CASE: C14-2024-0045 (Burnet Hotel) ADDRESS: 12905 & 12921 Burnet Road ZONING FROM: LO, SF-6 SITE AREA: 3.6242 acres PROPERTY OWNER: Mopac Crossing LLC (Saeed Minhas) APPLICANT/AGENT: Viewpoint Engineering (Eric Beals) CASE MANAGER: Sherri Sirwaitis (512-974-3057, sherri.sirwaitis@austintexas.gov) STAFF RECOMMEDATION: Staff recommends GR, Community Commercial District, zoning. ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: May 21, 2024 CITY COUNCIL ACTION: ORDINANCE NUMBER: C14-2024-0045 2 ISSUES: N/A CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: The property in question contains an undeveloped lot and a tract of land with a single-family residence that is currently used as an office use (Pok-E-Jo’s Corporate Office). There are single-family residences to the north (North Shields Residential Neighborhood), a religious assembly use (Chinmaya Mission Austin) to the east and office (TX Tag Customer Service Center) and commercial uses (Parmer Point Shopping Center) to the south of this site. In this request, the applicant is asking for GR zoning to redevelop the property with a hotel/motel use. The staff recommends GR district zoning for this property because it meets the intent of the Community Commercial district as it is accessible from a major traffic way. The site under consideration fronts onto Burnet Road/the Mopac Expressway North bound service road. This tract of land is near (within 0.37 miles) the Parmer Lane Activity Corridor as designated in the Imagine Austin Comprehensive Plan. There are transit options available in this area as the site adjoins a public sidewalk along Mopac Service Rd and Capital Metro Bus Route 980 (North Mopac Express Route) runs directly to the west of this property. The proposed zoning is consistent with zoning patterns in the area as there is LO and GR, GR-CO and CS-CO zoning to the south of this site. The requested zoning will permit the applicant to redevelop this property with commercial uses that will serve surrounding neighborhood and community needs. 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. Community Commercial district is intended for office and commercial uses serving neighborhood and community needs, including both unified shopping centers and individually developed commercial sites, and typically requiring locations accessible from major traffic ways. 2. Zoning should allow for reasonable use of the property. The requested GR district zoning will permit the applicant to redevelop this property with commercial uses that will serve …
MEMORANDUM ************************************************************************ TO: Hank Smith, Chair Zoning and Platting Commission Members FROM: DATE: RE: Cynthia Hadri Planning Department 05/15/2024 C14-2023-0155 – 2103 Oak Valley Road Postponement Request by Applicant ************************************************************************ The case above has been scheduled for the May 21, 2024, Zoning and Platting Commission hearing. The applicant requests a postponement of the above referenced rezoning case from the May 21, 2024, Zoning and Platting Commission hearing to the July 2, 2024 hearing, to allow time for the applicant and neighborhood to come to agreements.
Balcones Canyonlands Conservation Plan (BCCP) and the Balcones Canyonlands Preserve (BCP) May 21, 2024 Zoning and Platting Commission Kimberlee Harvey BCCP Officer Justin Bates Wildland Conservation Division Manager AGENDA BCCP Permit Overview BCCP Permit Updates BCP Conservation Commitments Analysis Land Management Challenges 2 KEY ELEMENTS OF BCCP PERMIT Provides eligible developers, landowners, and infrastructure providers with a streamlined approach to Endangered Species Act compliance for BCCP covered species in Travis County Allows and permits “take” of habitat and requires replacement acres protected within the Balcones Canyonlands Preserve (BCP) 3 KEY ELEMENTS OF BCCP PERMIT Permit Holders: City of Austin and Travis County Partners: City of Austin, Travis County, Lower Colorado River Authority, City of Sunset Valley, The Nature Conservancy, Travis Audubon, Texas Cave Management Association, USFWS, Balcones Canyonlands National Wildlife Refuge, and private preserve managers Permit Area: 561,000 acres = City of Austin and unincorporated Travis County excluding the Balcones Canyonlands National Wildlife Refuge boundary within Travis County Original Permit Term: 30 years (May 2, 1996 to May 2, 2026) • Applying for 15-year Permit extension (May 2, 2026 to May 2, 2041) 4 KEY ELEMENTS OF BCCP PERMIT Covered Species (35): • 7 endangered species: golden-cheeked warbler and six karst invertebrates • 1 de-listed species: black-capped vireo • 2 plants of concern: canyon mock-orange, texabama croton • 25 karst invertebrates of concern Covered Activities: • urban and rural development • road and utility construction, infrastructure 5 ORIGINAL BCCP REGULATORY DOCUMENTS Appendix A- Interlocal Cooperation Agreement Implementing the Balcones Canyonlands Conservation Plan- Shared Vision BCCP Habitat Conservation Plan and Final Environmental Impact Statement BCCP Federal U.S. Fish and Wildlife Endangered Species Take Permit City/County Cooperation Commitments Land Management and Habitat Mitigation Commitments Permit Conditions BALCONES CANYONLANDS CONSERVATION PLAN (BCCP) UPDATES • October 9, 2019: BCCP Coordinating Committee voted to recommend Permit extension and administrative updates to BCCP ILA and Habitat Conservation Plan. • October 2023: Austin City Council and Travis County Commissioner's Court voted to approve recommendations. • BCCP Permit Extension Application: 15-year Permit extension would extend the BCCP Permit expiration date to May 2, 2041 UPDATED BCCP ILA AND SHARED VISION EXECUTED IN 2023 Updated BCCP ILA: Accurately describe City and County Permit administrative duties Make clarifying edits to modernize the plan Industry standard language Change BCCP Secretary title to BCCP Officer …
ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES TUESDAY, MAY 21, 2024 The ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISSION convened in a REGULAR meeting Tuesday, May 21, 2024, at Austin City Hall, Council Chambers, Room 1001 301 W. Second Street, Austin, TX. Chair Smith called the Zoning and Platting Commission Meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Hank Smith, Lonny Stern, Carrie Thompson Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Scott Boone, Alejandra Flores, William Floyd, David Fouts, Betsy Greenberg, and Ryan Puzycki Commissioners absent: None 2 vacancies on the dais. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION None APPROVAL OF MINUTES The first four (4) speakers signed up prior to the speaker registration deadline will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. 1. Approval of minutes of the Zoning and Platting Commission regular meeting on April 16, 2024. Approval of minutes from April 16, 2024 and May 7, 2024 were approved on the consent agenda on the motion by Commissioner Stern, seconded by Commissioner Thompson on a vote of 9-0. Two vacancies on the dais. PUBLIC HEARINGS 2. Zoning: C14-2024-0045 - Burnet Hotel; District 7 12905 & 12921 Burnet Road, Walnut Creek Location: Owner/Applicant: Mopac Crossing LLC (Saeed Minhas) Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: Viewpoint Engineering (Eric Beals) LO, SF-6 to GR Recommended Sherri Sirwaitis, 512-974-3057, sherri.sirwaitis@austintexas.gov Planning Department Motion to grant the zoning of C14-2024-0045 - Burnet Hotel located at 12905 & 12921 Burnet Road, Walnut Creek was approved on the consent agenda on the motion by Commissioner Stern, seconded by Commissioner Thompson on a vote of 9-0. Two vacancies on the dais. 3. Zoning: C14-2023-0155 - 2103 Oak Valley Rd; District 5 2103 Oak Valley Road Location: Owner/Applicant: Eddie & Leila Mayfield Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: Keepers Land Planning (Ricca Keepers) I-RR to SF-3 Applicant Postponement Request to July 2, 2024 Cynthia Hadri, 512-974-7620, cynthia.hadri@austintexas.gov Planning Department Motion to grant the applicant Postponement Request to July 2, 2024 of C14-2023- 0155 - 2103 Oak Valley Rd located at 2103 Oak Valley Road was approved on the consent agenda on the motion by Commissioner Stern, seconded by Commissioner Thompson on a vote of 9-0. Two vacancies on the dais. STAFF BRIEFING 3. Balcones Canyonlands Conservation Plan Presenter: Kimberlee Harvey, Kimberlee.harvey@austintexas.com, 512-972-1686 Item conducted as posted. No action taken. COMMITTEE AND WORKING GROUPS REPORTS 4. Codes and Ordinances Joint Committee – Update pertaining to recommendations to the …
REGULAR MEETING OF THE RESOURCE MANAGEMENT COMMISSION May 21, 2024 6:00 p.m. Austin Energy Headquarters; 1st Floor; Shudde Fath Conference Room 4815 Mueller Blvd, Austin, Texas 78723 Some members of the Resource Management Commission maybe participating by videoconference. Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely by telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation. To register contact Natasha Goodwin, at Natasha.Goodwin@austinenergy.com or 512-322-6505. AGENDA GeNell Gary Shane Johnson Dino Sasaridis Chelsey Scaffidi Members: Louis Stone, Chair Paul Robbins, Vice Chair Charlotte Davis Trey Farmer CALL MEETING TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 5 speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Alison Silverstein Vacant Vacant 1. Approve the minutes of the Resource Management Commission Regular Meeting on April 16, 2024. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 2. Recommend approving issuance of capacity-based incentives to Individuals Directed to Excellence and Achievement (IDEA) Public Schools for installation of solar electric systems on their facilities located at 700 Showplace Lane, 9504 N IH 35 SVRD SB, 1901 E Wells Branch Parkway, 1438 E Yager Lane, 1701 Vargas Road, 5816 Wilcab Road, and 1700 E Slaughter Lane, in an amount not to exceed $924,858. 3. Approve a recommendation to amend the Resource Management Commission bylaws to include review of and advising on all matters related to natural gas companies that serve customers within the City of Austin, including franchise agreements, rates, and conservation programs. 4. Approve a recommendation in support of certain Environmental Investment Plan recommendations approved by the Joint Sustainability Committee. 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 Natasha Goodwin at Austin Energy, at (512) 322-6505 or email Natasha.Goodwin@austinenergy.com for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Resource Management Commission, please contact Natasha Goodwin at Austin Energy, at …
REGULAR MEETING OF THE RESOURCE MANAGEMENT COMMISSION May 21, 2024 6:00 p.m. Austin Energy Headquarters; 1st Floor; Shudde Fath Conference Room 4815 Mueller Blvd, Austin, Texas 78723 Some members of the Resource Management Commission maybe participating by videoconference. Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely by telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation. To register contact Natasha Goodwin, at Natasha.Goodwin@austinenergy.com or 512-322-6505. REVISED AGENDA GeNell Gary Shane Johnson Dino Sasaridis Chelsey Scaffidi Members: Louis Stone, Chair Paul Robbins, Vice Chair Charlotte Davis Trey Farmer CALL MEETING TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 5 speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Alison Silverstein Vacant Vacant 1. Approve the minutes of the Resource Management Commission Regular Meeting on April 16, 2024. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 2. Recommend approving issuance of capacity-based incentives to Individuals Directed to Excellence and Achievement (IDEA) Public Schools for installation of solar electric systems on their facilities located at 700 Showplace Lane, 9504 N IH 35 SVRD SB, 1901 E Wells Branch Parkway, 1438 E Yager Lane, 1701 Vargas Road, 5816 Wilcab Road, and 1700 E Slaughter Lane, in an amount not to exceed $924,858. 3. Approve a recommendation to amend the Resource Management Commission bylaws to include review of and advising on all matters related to natural gas companies that serve customers within the City of Austin, including franchise agreements, rates, and conservation programs. 4. Approve a recommendation in support of certain Environmental Investment Plan recommendations approved by the Joint Sustainability Committee. 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 Natasha Goodwin at Austin Energy, at (512) 322-6505 or email Natasha.Goodwin@austinenergy.com for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Resource Management Commission, please contact Natasha Goodwin at Austin Energy, …
..De Posting Language ..Title Approve issuance of capacity-based incentives to Individuals Directed to Excellence and Achievement (IDEA) Public Schools for installation of solar electric systems on their facilities located at 700 Showplace Lane, 9504 N IH 35 SVRD SB, 1901 E Wells Branch Parkway, 1438 E Yager Lane, 1701 Vargas Road, 5816 Wilcab Road, and 1700 E Slaughter Lane, in an amount not to exceed $924,858. Lead Department Austin Energy Fiscal Note Funding in the amount of $924,858 is available in the Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Austin Energy Operating Budget. For More Information: Amy Everhart, Director Local Government Issues (512) 322-6087; Tim Harvey, Customer Renewable Solutions Manager (512) 482-5386. Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: May 13, 2024 –Recommended by the Electric Utility Commission on a vote of 10-0 with one vacancy. May 21, 2024 – To be reviewed by the Resource Management Commission. Additional Backup Information: Austin Energy requests approval to issue these capacity-based incentives (CBI) to the Customer for the installation of solar electric systems at their facilities to produce renewable energy for on-site consumption. The table below provides a summary of the combined system sizes, costs, proposed incentives, and environmental benefits: Solar System Details* Total System Size (kW-DC) Total System Size (kW-AC) Annual Estimated Production (kWh) Total System Cost ($) Total Incentive ($) Percent of Cost Covered Reduction of Carbon Dioxide (CO2) in tons Reduction of Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) in pounds Reduction of Nitrogen Oxide (NOX) in pounds 1,028 853 1,521,102 $1,952,478 $924,858 47% 680 761 1065 Environmental Benefits** and Emission Reduction Equivalencies*** Equivalency of Vehicle Miles Driven Equivalency of Cars on Austin Roadways Equivalency of Trees Planted Equivalency of Forest Acreage Added *All solar equipment meets Austin Energy program requirements ** Environmental Benefits based on the US Energy Information Association’s state-wide electricity profile *** According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)’s Greenhouse Gas Equivalency Calculator 1,577,727 147 10,200 720 IDEA Public Schools is a not‐for‐profit charter school serving grades kindergarten through 12th grade. The table below shows the estimated percentage of the building’s historic energy consumption offset by the proposed solar systems. Proposed Solar Projects Site Address Incentive Rate System Cost Austin Energy Incentive Generation kWh/yr System Size kW DC System Size kW AC Energy Offset 700 Showplace Ln Austin, TX, 78753 9504 N IH 35 SVRD SB Austin, TX, 78753 1901 E Wells Branch Pkwy Pflugerville, TX, 78660 1438 E Yager Ln Austin, TX, 78753 1701 …
Proposed Resource Management Commission Bylaw Changes BYLAWS OF THE RESOURCE MANAGEMENT COMMISSION ARTICLE 2. PURPOSE AND DUTIES. The purpose of the commission is to: (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 and commissions, including the Electric Utility Commission. (C) Receive public 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 long-term feasibility in the city; (2) energy conservation policies, alternate energy technologies, and renewable energy projects in other cities and states; (3) water conservation policies, alternate technologies, and water conservation projects in other cities and states; and (4) the City Code to identify potential amendments that encourage the use of alternate energy technologies and renewable energy sources, and the conservation of energy. (5) issues concerning natural gas utilities in Austin, including fair and equitable rates and bills, energy efficiency and renewable energy programs, environmental issues related to utility system operation, assistance to low-income customers, progress on the City of Austin’s Climate Equity Plan, and franchise negotiations. (E) Advise the city council: (1) in the 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; (6) natural gas utility matters, including: fair and equitable rates and bills that minimize consumer costs, cost-effective energy efficiency programs; cost-effective renewable energy programs; research and development of new technologies for energy efficiency and renewable energy; programs that reduce the burden on …
Resolution WHEREAS, in July of 2023, the Resource Management Commission passed a resolution asking for the Austin City Council to expand its purview to advise Council on issues concerning gas utilities operating in the city, including gas company rate cases, gas company franchises; and gas-related environmental or consumer issues; and WHEREAS, no proposed amendments for the Commission’s bylaws were forwarded for the Austin City Council Audit and Finance Committee to consider; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Resource Management Commission forward the attached bylaw amendments to the Council Audit and Finance Committee for review.
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION Joint Sustainability Committee Recommendation 20240430-002: Environmental Investment Plan Funding Needs 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. List of Funding Needs Cross-Sector Funding Needs ......................................................................................................................... 2 Outreach and Engagement for Sustainability Incentives ............................................................ 2 Austin Civilian Conservation Corps .............................................................................................. 3 Energy and Water Conservation Funding Needs .......................................................................................... 4 Expand Austin Energy’s energy efficiency programs ................................................................... 4 Expand Austin Energy’s demand response programs ................................................................. 5 Invest in battery energy storage.................................................................................................. 5 Utility-owned or contracted rooftop solar .................................................................................. 6 Shut down/retire AE’s portion of Fayette coal plant .................................................................. 7 Air sealing task force and training program ................................................................................ 8 Passive House incentive program ................................................................................................ 8 10. Decarbonizing municipal buildings .............................................................................................. 9 11. Water leak detection programs................................................................................................... 9 12. Improve rebates for residential and commercial landscape conversions ................................. 10 Consumption & Waste Reduction Funding Needs...................................................................................... 11 13. Circular economy & waste reduction programs ........................................................................ 11 14. Low-carbon concrete fund ........................................................................................................ 12 15. Pro-climate, pro-health foods ................................................................................................... 12 16. Sustainable purchasing and carbon accounting ........................................................................ 13 17. City-owned composting facility ................................................................................................. 13 1 Natural Systems Funding Needs ................................................................................................................. 14 18. Preservation of existing agricultural land .................................................................................. 14 19. Revolving loan fund for Working Farms Fund pilot ................................................................... 15 20. Energy and water dashboard for city facilities .......................................................................... 15 21. Comprehensive public tree inventory for the city of Austin ..................................................... 16 Transportation and Land Use Funding Needs ............................................................................................. 17 22. Austin Resource Recovery Fleet Electrification ......................................................................... 17 23. Austin Resource Recovery Transfer Station .............................................................................. 17 24. Expand All Ages and Abilities Bicycle Network, Urban Trails, Sidewalks, and Shared Mobility 18 25. Extend Pickup Service Zones ..................................................................................................... 20 26. Downtown High-Frequency Circulator ...................................................................................... 21 27. Neighborhood E-Circulators ...................................................................................................... 22 28. Heat Resilience Infrastructure ................................................................................................... 23 29. CityLeap ATX Plan: convert travel lanes on arterial roads to protected bike or bus lanes ....... 24 30. Establish a city-owned all-electric carshare service .................................................................. 25 31. Low-cost, accessible charging stations at City of Austin owned facilities ................................. 26 32. Install charging stations at multi-family homes with priority in low and moderate income communities ....................................................................................................................................... 27 33. E-mobility solutions pilot program ............................................................................................ 28 Cross-Sector Funding Needs 1. Outreach and Engagement for Sustainability Incentives Details: The City of Austin has numerous sustainability incentive programs aligned with the goals of the Climate Equity Plan. However, many of these programs are underutilized, especially among low-income households. A part of the challenge is awareness. The city should host a user-friendly website …
RESOURCE MANAGEMENT COMMISSION Recommendation No. 2024XXX-XXX DRAFT Resolution on Joint Sustainability Committee Environmental Investment Plan Recommendations WHEREAS, the Joint Sustainability Committee Recommendation No. 20240430-002 outlines various investments needed to achieve the many aggressive goals of the City’s Climate Equity Plan and other City environmental plans; and WHEREAS, several of these investment recommendations concern alternative energy technologies, renewable energy, and energy and water conservation; and WHEREAS, additional investments in energy efficiency, demand response, local solar, batteries and coal retirement are needed to meet the carbon-free by 2035 goal in the Austin Energy Resource Generation and Climate Protection Plan and the greenhouse gas emissions reduction goals in the Austin Climate Equity Plan; and WHEREAS, decarbonizing city buildings and improving water conservation will also yield greenhouse gas reductions and other co-benefits and aligns with the Water Forward plan, NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT The Resource Management Commission recommends that the City Council pursue funding opportunities for the following programs as recommended by the Joint Sustainability Committee for the City’s Environmental Investment Plan: 1. Expand Austin Energy’s energy efficiency programs More investment is needed to improve building envelopes and air sealing and install efficient heat pumps for heating and cooling and hot water production, as well as LED lighting and other energy efficiency appliances. Increase funding for existing energy efficiency programs and conduct additional community outreach to inform the community about available local, state and federal incentives. 2. Expand Austin Energy’s demand response programs Expand price-based demand response programs, including to the residential, commercial, industrial, and transportation sectors, and extend to additional devices and appliances such as electric hot water heaters, home energy management systems, commercial and residential battery storage, electric vehicle smart chargers, and smart meters. 3. Invest in battery energy storage Battery storage is an important part of a decarbonized grid. Austin Energy must invest in utility scale and distributed battery storage to enable retirement of its fossil fuel power plants, flatten the demand curve and avoid local electric grid price spikes that increase bills. 4. Utility-owned or contracted rooftop solar Austin Energy needs a considerable expansion of local solar to meet energy needs and keep bills affordable. Land is expensive, so rooftop solar is the best locally available clean renewable energy source. Consider designing a program whereby Austin Energy invests directly in customers’ rooftop solar and owns the installation for a set period of time. 5. Shut down/retire AE’s portion …
