CITY OF AUSTIN Board of Adjustment Decision Sheet CASE NUMBER: C15-2020-0009 Item # P-9 DATE: Monday, March 9, 2020 ___Y____Brooke Bailey ___Y____Jessica Cohen ___Y____Ada Corral ___Y____Melissa Hawthorne ___Y____William Hodge ___Y____Don Leighton-Burwell ___-____ Rahm McDaniel OUT ___Y____Darryl Pruett ___Y____Veronica Rivera ___Y____Yasmine Smith ___-____ Michael Von Ohlen OUT ___Y____Kelly Blume (Alternate) ___Y____Martha Gonzalez (Alternate) APPLICANT: Melissa Brown OWNER: Bryan Cumby ADDRESS: 3219 MANOR RD VARIANCE REQUESTED: The applicant is requesting a variance(s) from the maximum allowable Compatibility Height requirements of Article 10, Compatibility Standards, Division 2 –Development Standards, Section 25-2-1063 (C) (2) and (3) (Height Limitations and Setbacks for Large Sites) in order to construct a 60 foot Multi-Family use in a “CS-V-CO-NP”, General Commercial Services – Vertical Mixed Use – Conditional Overlay –Neighborhood Plan zoning district. (MLK Neighborhood Plan) a. The Land Development Code Section 25-2-1063 (C) (2) allows a height limit of three stories or 40 feet, if the structure is more than 50 feet and not more than 100 feet from property (a) in an "SF-5" or more restrictive zoning district, or (b) on which a use permitted in an "SF-5" or more restrictive zoning district is located. b. The Land Development Code Section 25-2-1063 (C) (3) allows a height limit for a structure more than 100 feet but not more than 300 feet from property zoned "SF-5" or more restrictive, 40 feet plus one foot for each 10 feet of distance in excess of 100 feet from the property zoned "SF-5" or more restrictive. Note: This variance will allow for a uniform height of 60 ft. for the entire project. 60 ft. is currently allowed in portions of the project and graduating down to 40 ft. in other portions of the project. BOARD’S DECISION: BOA MEETING FEB 5, 2020 The public hearing was closed by Chair Don Leighton-Burwell, Board Member Melissa Hawthorne motions to Postpone to March 9, 2020, Board Member Jessica Cohen seconds on a 9-0 vote; POSTPONED TO MARCH 9, 2020. MARCH 9. 2020 The public hearing was closed by Chair Don Leighton-Burwell, Board Member William Hodge motions to Grant, Board Member Melissa Hawthorne seconds on an 11-0 vote; GRANTED EXPIRATION DATE: MARCH 9, 2021 FINDING: 1. The Zoning regulations applicable to the property do not allow for a reasonable use because: Austin Strategic Mobility Plan (ASMP) adopted in April 2019 after applicant purchased property, required an additional 10ft transportation easement off Manor Rd, combined with …
CITY OF AUSTIN Board of Adjustment Decision Sheet CASE NUMBER: C15-2020-0010 Item # P-10 DATE: Monday, March 9 2020 ___Y____Brooke Bailey ___Y____Jessica Cohen ___Y____Ada Corral ___Y____Melissa Hawthorne ___Y____William Hodge ___A____Don Leighton-Burwell ABSTAINING ___-____Rahm McDaniel OUT ___Y____Darryl Pruett ___Y____Veronica Rivera ___Y____Yasmine Smith ___-____Michael Von Ohlen OUT ___Y____Kelly Blume (Alternate) ___Y____Martha Gonzalez (Alternate) APPLICANT: Travis Young OWNER: Daniel and Amy Coops ADDRESS: 71 JULIUS ST VARIANCE REQUESTED The applicant is requesting a variance(s) from Section 25-2-721 (Waterfront Overlay (WO) Combining District Regulations) to (C) (1) and (2) from secondary setback area to allow construction of a home and increase the maximum allowable impervious cover from 30% (allowed) to 36.8% (requested) in order to erect a single-family residence with a detached garage and guest house in a SF-3-NP”, Single-Family Residence – Neighborhood Plan zoning district (Holly Neighborhood Plan). Note: Per LDC 25-2-721Waterfront Overlay (WO) Combining District Regulations (C) In a secondary setback area: (1) permitted; and (2) BOARD’S DECISION: BOA MEETING FEB 5, 2020 POSTPONED TO MARCH 9, 2020 BY APPLICANT DUE TO SHORTAGE OF BOARD MEMBERS (LEIGHTON- BURWELL ABSTAINING); MARCH 9. 2020 The public hearing was closed by Chair Don Leighton-Burwell, Board Member Darryl Pruett motions to Postpone to April 13, 2020, Board Member Brooke Bailey seconds on a 10-1 vote (Board member Don Leighton-Burwell abstained); POSTPONED TO APRIL 13, 2020. fountains, patios, terraces, outdoor restaurants, and similar uses are impervious cover may not exceed 30 percent. FINDING: 1. The Zoning regulations applicable to the property do not allow for a reasonable use because: 2. (a) The hardship for which the variance is requested is unique to the property in that: (b) The hardship is not general to the area in which the property is located because: 3. The variance will not alter the character of the area adjacent to the property, will not impair the use of adjacent conforming property, and will not impair the purpose of the regulations of the zoning district in which the property is located because: ______________________________ ____________________________ Elaine Ramirez Executive Liaison Don Leighton-Burwell Chairman Diana Ramirez for
CITY OF AUSTIN Board of Adjustment Decision Sheet CASE NUMBER: C15-2020-0012 Item # I-1 DATE: Monday March 09, 2020 _______Brooke Bailey _______Jessica Cohen _______Ada Corral _______Melissa Hawthorne _______William Hodge _______Don Leighton-Burwell _______Rahm McDaniel _______Darryl Pruett _______Veronica Rivera _______Yasmine Smith _______Michael Von Ohlen _______Kelly Blume (Alternate) _______Martha Gonzalez (Alternate) APPLICANT: Victoria Haase OWNER: Milestone Community Builders, LLC ADDRESS: 2645 45TH ST VARIANCE REQUESTED: The applicant is requesting a variance(s) from Section 25-2-492 (Site Development Regulations) from lot width requirements to decrease the minimum lot width from 50 feet (required) to 34.5 feet (requested) in order to erect a Single Family House in a SF-2”, Single-Family Residence BOARD’S DECISION: WITHDRAWN BY APPLICANT FINDING: 1. The Zoning regulations applicable to the property do not allow for a reasonable use because: 2. (a) The hardship for which the variance is requested is unique to the property in that: (b) The hardship is not general to the area in which the property is located because: 3. The variance will not alter the character of the area adjacent to the property, will not impair the use of adjacent conforming property, and will not impair the purpose of the regulations of the zoning district in which the property is located because: ______________________________ ____________________________ Elaine Ramirez Executive Liaison Don Leighton-Burwell Chairman Diana Ramirez for
CITY OF AUSTIN Board of Adjustment Decision Sheet CASE NUMBER: C15-2020-0013 Item # I-2 DATE: Monday March 09, 2020 ___Y____Brooke Bailey ___N____Jessica Cohen ___Y____Ada Corral ___Y____Melissa Hawthorne ___Y____William Hodge ___Y____Don Leighton-Burwell ___-____Rahm McDaniel OUT ___Y____Darryl Pruett ___Y____Veronica Rivera ___N____Yasmine Smith ___-____Michael Von Ohlen OUT ___Y____Kelly Blume (Alternate) ___Y____Martha Gonzalez (Alternate) APPLICANT: Leah Bojo OWNER: 2700 E. 5th JV, LLC ADDRESS: 2700 E. 5TH ST VARIANCE REQUESTED: The applicant is requesting a variance(s) to increase the maximum allowable Compatibility Height requirements of Article 10, Compatibility Standards, Division 2 –Development Standards, Section 25-2-1063 (C) (2) (Height Limitations and Setbacks for Large Sites) from 40 feet (maximum allowed) to 56 feet (requested) in order to erect four story (requested, three story is maximum allowed) Office Building in a “CS-MU-CO-NP”, General Commercial Services – Mixed Use – Conditional Overlay – Neighborhood Plan zoning district. (Holly Neighborhood Plan) Note: The Land Development Code Section 25-2-1063 (C) (2) allows a height limit of three stories and 40 feet, if the structure is more than 50 feet and not more than 100 feet from property: (a) in an “SF-5” or more restrictive zoning district; or (b) on which a use is permitted in an “SF-5” or more restrictive zoning district is located. BOARD’S DECISION: BOA MEETING MAR 9, 2020 The public hearing was closed by Chair Don Leighton-Burwell, Board Member Melissa Hawthorne motions to Grant, Board Member Ada Corral seconds on a 9-2 vote (Board members Jessica Cohen and Yasmine Smith nay); GRANTED EXPIRATION DATE: March 9, 2021 FINDING: 1. The Zoning regulations applicable to the property do not allow for a reasonable use because: it’s a commercial mixed use corridor and trigging properties are within the boundary with off geometry of site and triggering properties being in other side, other than the alley is not a reasonable expectation to have these properties trigger to such an extent. 2. (a) The hardship for which the variance is requested is unique to the property in that: very odd geometry shape of lot with railroad tracts is not alterable, not another odd shape lot in the area (b) The hardship is not general to the area in which the property is located because: lot shape 3. The variance will not alter the character of the area adjacent to the property, will not impair the use of adjacent conforming property, and will not impair the purpose of the regulations of …
MEETING MINUTES March 9, 2020 The Board of Adjustment convened in a meeting on March 9, 2020, City Council Chambers, 301 West 2nd Street, Austin, Texas. Don Leighton-Burwell (Chair) called the Board Meeting to order at 5:35 p.m. Board Members in Attendance: Brooke Bailey, Ada Corral, Jessica Cohen, Melissa Hawthorne (Vice Chair), William Hodge, Don Leighton-Burwell (Chair), Darryl Pruett, Veronica Rivera (late 5:36), Yasmine Smith (late 6:20pm), Kelly Blume (Alternate) and Martha Gonzalez (Alternate), Board Members Absent: Rahm McDaniel and Michael Von Ohlen Board Staff in Attendance: Elaine Ramirez (Board Liaison) and Diana Ramirez (Board Secretary), Lee Simmons (Board Attorney) EXECUTIVE SESSION (No public discussion) The Board of Adjustment 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 Board of Adjustment may also announce it will go into Executive Session, if necessary, to receive advice from Legal Counsel regarding any other item on this agenda. Private Consultation with Attorney – Section 551.071 CITIZEN COMMUNICATION The first four (4) 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. A. DISCUSSION AND REQUESTED ACTION ITEM A-1 On-Line Link: Item A-1 Staff requests approval of February 5, 2020 draft minutes Board Member Melissa Hawthorne motion to approve the minutes for February 5, 2020 with a correction on Item A-1 on the number of votes, Board Member Kelly Blume second on a vote 9-0 (Board member Jessica Cohen late, Yasmine Smith late); APPROVED MINUTES FOR FEBRUARY 5, 2020 WITH A CORRECTION ON ITEM A-1 ON THE NUMBER OF VOTES. B. DISCUSSION AND REQUESTED ACTION ITEM B-2 Staff and Applicant requests for postponement and withdraw of items posted on this Agenda Items I-1 requesting withdrawal, Items P-2 and P-3 requesting postponements to April 13, 2020. Board Member Brooke Bailey motions to Grant applicant’s/staff’s requests for Item I-1 to withdraw and Items P-2, P-3 to postpone to April 13, 2020 with condition to Item P-3 last postponement request; Board member Darryl Pruett seconds on a vote 10-0; GRANTED APPLICANT’S/STAFF’S WITHDRAWAL ITEM I-1 AND POSTPONEMENTS ITEMS P-2 AND P-3 TO APRIL 13, 2020 WITH CONDITION TO ITEM P-3 LAST POSTPONEMENT REQUEST. SIGNS RECONSIDERATION PREVIOUS POSTPONEMENTS NONE NONE SIGNS RECONSIDERATIONS SIGNS NEW PUBLIC HEARINGS …
AUSTIN TRAVIS COUNTY FOOD POLICY BOARD MONDAY, MARCH 9TH, 2020 AT 6:00 PM STREET JONES BUILDING/ROOM 400A 1000 EAST 11TH STREET, AUSTIN TEXAS 78702 AGENDA CALL TO ORDER CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL 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) STAFF BRIEFINGS a) City of Austin Financial Services 2020 Budget Update 2) APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM JANUARY 13TH AND FEBRUARY 10TH MEETING 3) OLD BUSINESS i. Board Appointments 4) NEW BUSINESS 1. Discuss Recruitment Strategy 2. Discuss and take possible action on new Vice-chair ii. Board Infrastructure & Protocol 1. Discuss Marketing Strategy 2. Review Board Members’ meetings with City and County Officials iii. Board Recommendations 1. Update on the COA Land Development Code rewrite i. Debrief of the Joint Sustainability Committee meeting 1. Nominate and vote for new ‘alternative’ Committee representative ii. Debrief of the Community Climate Plan iii. Working Group Briefings and Recommendations 1. Build Opportunities for Food Entrepreneurs 2. Support Farms & Farmers 3. Healthy Food Access to All Communities 4. Food and Gardens iv. Discuss and take possible action on budget recommendations v. Review of Board Member Assignments ADJOURNMENT 5) FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS a. Prioritize future staff briefings and external speakers The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair access. If requiring Sign Language Interpreters or alternative formats, please give notice at least 2 days (48 hours) before the meeting date. Please call Edwin Marty, Office of Sustainability at 512-974-2120, for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Food Policy Board please contact Edwin Marty at 512-974-2120
MEETING MINUTES MARCH 9, 2020 Austin-Travis County Food Policy Board The Austin-Travis County Food Policy Board (ATCFPB) convened on Monday, March 9, 2020 at Street Jones Building, 1000 East 11th St, 400A, Austin, TX Board Members in Attendance: Lorig Hawkins (Vice-Chair), Kara Prior, Sharon Mays, Karen Magid (Chair), Andrea Abel, Felipe Camacho, Emily DeMaria, Kacey Hanson, Ellen Sweets, Roman Gonzalez Absent board members: Ryan Rosshirt, Joi Chevalier Staff in Attendance: Sam Night CALL TO ORDER Board Chair Karen Magid called the meeting to order at 6:09 P.M. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL a) Kasey Diffie – applied for vacant Board position b) Paula McDermott – support for working group recommendation and board action c) Noel Troxclair – provide information about upcoming AgriLife Extension events 1) STAFF BRIEFINGS a) City of Austin Financial Services 2020 Budget Update 2) APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM JANUARY 13th AND FEBRUARY 10th MEETING Board Member Kacey Hanson motioned to approve the meeting minutes from January 13, 2020 pending minor edits (update the meeting location) with Board Member Sharon Mays seconding the motion. Passed on a 10-0 vote. Board Member Andrea Abel motioned to approve the meeting minutes from February 10, 2020 pending minor edits (include list of absent board members) with Board Member Emily De Maria seconding the motion. Passed on a 10-0 vote. Board Member Kacey Hanson motioned to amend the January meeting minutes (include list of absent board members) (Ryan Rosshirt, Andrea Abel) with Board Member Sharon Mays seconding the motion. Passed on a 10-0 vote. 3) OLD BUSINESS a) Board Appointments i. Discuss Recruitment Strategy ii. Discuss and take possible action on new Vice-chair The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair access. If requiring Sign Language Interpreters or alternative formats, please give notice at least 2 days (48 hours) before the meeting date. Please call Edwin Marty, Office of Sustainability at 512-974-2120, for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Food Policy Board please contact Edwin Marty at 512-974-2120 Board Member Kara Prior motioned to nominate herself for the role of Vice-Chair with Board Member Sharon Mays seconding the motion. Passed on a 10-0 vote. b) Board Infrastructure & Protocol i. Discuss Marketing Strategy ii. Review Board Members’ meetings with City and …
PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD Community Interest Announcement Colony Park District Park Ribbon Cutting Saturday, March 7, 2020 at 10:00am 7201 Colony Loop Drive, Austin, TX 78724 Board Liaison Sammi Curless 512-974-6716 A quorum of board members may be present but no business will be conducted.
Bond Oversight Commission Community Interest Announcement Ribbon Cutting: Colony District Park Grand Opening March 7, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. Colony Park 7400 Loyola Ln, Austin, TX 78724 Liaison Contact: Megan Bell + 1 512 974-2532
MEXICAN AMERICAN CULTURAL CENTER ADVISORY BOARD REGULAR MEETING Wednesday, March 4, 2020, 6-9pm Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center 600 River Street, Austin, TX 78701 BOARD MEMBERS Tomas Salas, Chair Denise Hernandez, Member Claudia Massey, Member Gerardo Gandy, Member David Goujon, Member Art Navarro, Member Ricardo Maga Rojas, Member Endi Silva, Member Aida Cerda-Prazak, Vice Chair AGENDA Citizens wishing to speak on the agenda and non-agenda related items must sign up at least ten minutes before the meeting is called to order. Citizens may speak on non-agenda items under the Citizens Communications section of the agenda. Citizens may speak on an agenda related item after a presentation on the item has been made, except that Citizens may not speak after City staff reports. Speakers signed up at least 10 minutes prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns. Boards and Commissions follow the same rules as City Council meetings. CALL TO ORDER CITIZEN COMMUNICATION The first 10 speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed (3) three minutes to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES B. PRESENTATIONS AND BRIEFINGS. 1. Introduction of new ESB-MACC Culture and Arts Education Manager, Michelle Rojas and update of Culture and Arts Education Supervisor recruitment 2. Presentation on the Waterloo Greenway Conservancy Waller Creek Master Plan C. STAFF REPORT, DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ITEMS 1. Staff Report on ESB-MACC March Programs, Summer Camp Registration, and LAAP reports and events. (Salas, Cerda-Prazak) 2. Discussion and possible action on Advisory Board bylaw amendments (Cerda-Prazak, Salas) 3. Discussion and possible action on all working groups. (Goujon, Massey) a. LAAP b. Budget c. Transportation d. Phase II 4. Discussion and possible action on creation of Ethnographic Working Group (Salas, Cerda-Prazak) 5. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS 6. ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair access. If requiring Sign Language Interpreters or alternative formats, please give notice at least 2 days (48 hours) before the meeting date. Please call Laura Esparza at the Parks and Recreation Department, at 512-974-4001, for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711.For more information on the Mexican American Cultural Center Advisory …
Impact Fee Advisory Committee March 4, 2020 6:00 PM Town Lake Center, Room 100 721 Barton Springs Road Austin, Texas CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Kris Bailey, Chair Lance Parisher Susan Turrieta Lottie Dailey Channy Soeur Dick Kallerman Bobak Tehrany AGENDA CALL TO ORDER – March 4, 2020 6:00 p.m. CITIZEN 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. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a. Approval of minutes from the January 28, 2020 Impact Fee Advisory Committee meeting. a. Briefing on the waivers reported in the approved water/wastewater Semi-Annual Impact Fee Report for April 1, 2019 through September 30, 2019. a. Committee discussion and possible approval of comments on the Street Impact Fee Study final draft b. Staff presentation and committee discussion of policy options for the street impact fee. c. Discussion and possible action on future Impact Fee Advisory Committee meeting dates for FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Discussion and approval of committee comments on the street impact fee policy proposal. 2. NEW BUSINESS 3. OLD BUSINESS report. 2020. ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair access. If requiring Sign Language Interpreters or alternative formats, please give notice at least 2 days (48 hours) before the meeting date. Please call Liane Miller at the Austin Transportation Department at 512-974-7922, for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Impact Fee Advisory Committee, please contact Liane Miller at liane.miller@austintexas.gov, (512) 974-7922 or visit www.austintexas.gov/ifac.
Appendix A – Conceptual Level Project Cost Projections 2019 Street Impact Fee Study City of Austin, Texas 124 Final Draft January 2020 Street Improvements - Service Area A L4-6D-154-TxDOT W PARMER LN Project Limits Status Project Source Percent in Service Area Project Cost Total Cost in Service Area City of Austin - 2019 Street Impact Fee Study Roadway Capacity Plan for Street Impact Fees Summary of Conceptual Level Project Cost Projections A-15, E-1 L4-6D-154-TxDOT N RM 620 RD Signal Installation and Intersection Improvements IF Class L2-2U-78 L2-2U-78 L2-2U-78 L2-2U-78 L3-4D-120 L3-4D-104 L3-3U-92 L3-4D-120 L3-4D-120 L2-2U-78 L2-2U-53 L2-2U-78 L2-2U-78 # A-1 A-2 A-3 A-4 A-5 A-6 A-7 A-8 A-9 A-10 A-11 A-12 A-13 A-14 AI-1 AI-2 AI-3 AI-4 AI-5 AI-6 AI-7 AI-8 AI-9 AI-10 AI-11 AI-12, EI-2 AI-13, EI-1 AI-14, BI-1 AI-15, BI-2 AI-16, BI-3 NORTH LAKE CREEK PKWY DUNHAM FOREST RD-LAKELINE BLVD CONNECTOR S CANOA HILLS TRL-LAKELINE BLVD CONNECTOR CASSANDRA DR EXTENSION LAKELINE BLVD NEENAH AVE SPECTRUM DR NEENAH AVE TO N FM 620 RD SB CONNECTOR NEENAH AVE TO N FM 620 RD SB CONNECTOR RUTLEDGE SPUR RUTLEDGE SPUR SPECTRUM DR TO N FM 620 RD SB CONNECTOR SPECTRUM DR TO N FM 620 RD SB CONNECTOR Widening New New New New SH 45 WB SVRD TO CITY LIMITS N. AVERY RANCH BLVD TO N OF LAKELINE BLVD DUNHAM FOREST RD TO LAKELINE BLVD S CANOA HILLS TRL TO LAKELINE BLVD LAKELINE BLVD TO PARMER LN 485' W OF LYNDHURST ST TO 1337' W OF PARMER LN Widening OLIVE HILL DR TO 1450' E OF SOLERA DR LAKELINE BLVD TO SPECTRUM DR NEENAH AVE TO 580' S OF NEENAH AVE 335' N OF N FM 620 RD TO N FM 620 RD LAKELINE MALL DR TO SPECTRUM EXTENSION LAKELINE MALL RD TO SH 45 WB SVRD SPECTRUM DR TO 375' S OF SPECTRUM DR 370' N OF N FM 620 RD TO N FM 620 RD DEERBROOK TRL TO 600' E OF RIDGELINE BLVD Access Management New New New New Widening New New Widening Bond Project (2016) Austin Strategic Mobility Plan Austin Strategic Mobility Plan Austin Strategic Mobility Plan Austin Strategic Mobility Plan Austin Strategic Mobility Plan Austin Strategic Mobility Plan Austin Strategic Mobility Plan Austin Strategic Mobility Plan Austin Strategic Mobility Plan Austin Strategic Mobility Plan Bond Project (2016) Austin Strategic Mobility Plan Austin Strategic Mobility Plan Austin Strategic Mobility Plan Signalize Signalize Intersection Improvements Signalize Signalize Signalize …
CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS AUSTIN WATER SEMI-ANNUAL IMPACT FEE COLLECTION REPORT April 1, 2019 through September 30, 2019 (Close II) City of Austin | Austin Water P.O. Box 1088 Austin, TX 78767 AustinWater.org MEMORANDUM To: From: Date: Subject: Martin Tower, P.E., Supervising Engineer, Austin Water Christina Romero, MSA, Financial Manager III, Austin Water March 3, 2020 Semi-Annual Impact Fee Collections Report April 1, 2019 to September 30, 2019 (Close II) The Semi-Annual Impact Fee Collections Report as of September 30, 2019 (Close II) is attached for your reference. The report is based on financial information reported in the City’s accounting system, ADV3, and in AMANDA, one of the City’s accounts receivable systems. Water fees collected during this six-month reporting period were $2,999,157 higher than the amount collected during the April through September reporting period a year prior; wastewater fees collected were $896,470 higher than those collected during the same period one year ago. Interest earnings for the six-month period equaled $327,909. The combined utility impact fees collected, plus interest, during the six-month period totaled $20,620,390. Of this total, $15,117,100 was for water and $5,503,289 was for wastewater. Total combined utility impact fees collected, plus interest, since the adoption of the current ordinance on June 20, 1990, through September 30, 2019, equal 326,200,109. Of this total, $217,816,346 was collected for water and $108,383,763 was collected for wastewater. A combined total of $34.2 million of the fund balance was used to defease debt in the month of May 2019. Of this defeasance total, $24.8 million was used to defease water debt and $9.4 million was used to defease wastewater debt. Due to the defeasance of debt, there were no impact fee transfers in FY19 for debt service. As of September 30, 2019 (Close II), the cash balances in the water and wastewater impact fee funds were $27,734,587 and $7,099,817 respectively, for a combined total of $34,834,404. The report was revised to incorporate number of service units waved listed on page 14. Please let me know if you have any questions or need additional information. I can be reached at 512- 972-0122. Cc: Greg Meszaros, Director David Anders, Assistant Director, Financial Services Jonathan Orenstein, Financial Manager III, Consumer Services Division Teresa Lutes, P.E., Managing Engineer, Systems Planning Division Attachment: Semi-Annual Impact Fee Collections Report Semi-Annual Impact Fee Collections October 1, 2016 through March 31, 2017 Texas Local Government Code, Chapter 395, Section 395.058, …
Street Impact Fees Impact Fee Advisory Committee: 3-4-2020 Austin Transportation Department Overview • Item 3a – Action on Report • Item 3b – Discussion of Policy Options • Brief Recap of 1-28 Meeting • Draft Ordinance Updates • Activities • Effective Date • Effective Rate • Discounts • IFAC Recommended Policy (or policy options) • Item 3c – Schedule 2 Item 3a – Action on Report • Published February 26, 2020 • Updated Foreword • Updated LUVMET Table for Housing Types (Pages 116-119) • Different descriptions to reflect LDC, no changes to rates or ITE code 3 Item 3b – Discussion of Policy Options 1-28 IFAC Recap Draft Ordinance Updates Activities (Policy Options) IFAC Recommended Policy 4 1 – Inside “the Loop” – Residential Trip Length = 2.9 mi 2 – Outside “the Loop” – Residential Trip Length = 4.3 mi Impact Fee Results Service Area Post-Finance/Credit Max $ / vehicle-mile Final Draft Service Area Post-Finance/Credit Max $ / vehicle-mile Final Draft A2 B2 C2 D2 E2 F1 G2 H2 $1,472 $4,479 $3,642 $2,218 $2,043 $1,604 $3,071 $1,543 5 I1 J1 K2 L1 M2 N2 O2 P2 DT1 $1,712 $3,724 $5,752 $2,520 $2,415 $1,507 $3,921 $3,011 $1,361 Calculating the Max Fee Determine the maximum assessable fee per land use for Service Area G and I: 𝐍𝐮𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐬 ∗ 𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐭 𝐅𝐞𝐞 𝐏𝐞𝐫 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐭 ∗ 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐃𝐞𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐅𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐫 (𝐓𝐃𝐅)+ = 𝐌𝐚𝐱 𝐈mpact Fee Per Land Use LAND USE DEVELOPMENT UNITS NUMBER OF UNITS FEE PER FEE PER SERVICE UNIT SERVICE UNIT MAX IMPACT MAX IMPACT Single-Family Detached Housing Multi-Family (Mid-Rise) Housing (ITE #210) (ITE #221) Dwelling Units Dwelling Units High-Turnover (Sit-Down) Restaurant (ITE #932) 1,000 Square Feet General Office Building (ITE #710) 1,000 Square Feet Shopping Center (ITE #820) 1,000 Square Feet 1 1 3 10 50 G $3,071 $3,071 $3,071 $3,071 $3,071 I $1,712 $1,712 $1,712 $1,712 $1,712 TDF G 4.26 2.41 3.89 7.98 TDF I 2.87 1.62 4.27 7.30 MAX FEE PER LAND MAX FEE PER LAND USE G USE I $13,082 $4,913 $7,401 $2,773 $119,462 $73,102 $1,225,329 $624,880 15.09 15.04 $139,024 $77,245 6 Service Area G is outside the loop. Service Area I is inside the loop. + TDF = # of trips * trip length Collected Fee Options Options previously discussed Example Collection Options Description Maximum Estimated maximum fee per service area for each land use Current Process Mirror Rough Proportionality Calculation Smoothing Option Adopt 50% …
Impact Fee Advisory Committee March 4, 2020 6:00 PM Town Lake Center, Room 100 721 Barton Springs Road Austin, Texas For more information go to: www.austintexas.gov/ifac MEETING MINUTES - APPROVED Kris Bailey Lance Parisher Susan Turrieta Lottie Dailey Channy Soeur Dick Kallerman Bobak Tehrany CALL TO ORDER – March 4, 2020, 6:00 p.m. Chair Bailey called the meeting to order at 6:00 pm with a quorum present. Committee Members in Attendance: Kris Bailey, Dick Kallerman, Lance Parisher, Channy Soeur, Bobak Tehrany, Susan Turrieta. City of Austin Staff in Attendance: Liane Miller (Austin Transportation Department), Christina Romero, Aurora Pizano, Jonathan Orenstein (Austin Water). CITIZEN 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. None 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a. Approval of minutes from the January 28, 2020 Impact Fee Advisory Committee meeting. Committee Member (CM) Kallerman moved approval, CM Tehrany seconded and the minutes were approved 5-0 with CM Turrieta abstaining. 2. NEW BUSINESS a. Briefing on the waivers reported in the approved water/wastewater Semi-Annual Impact Fee Report for April 1, 2019 through September 30, 2019. Christina Romero presented additional information on affordable housing waivers and updated the relevant page in the semi-annual Impact Fee Report. Jonathan Orenstein discussed the various waivers including those for SMART Housing and Council-approved exemptions for specific developments. Chair Bailey requested future reports include a breakdown of Council-approved exemptions. a. Committee discussion and possible approval of comments on the Street Impact Fee Study final 3. OLD BUSINESS draft report. Jake Gutekunst (consultant with Kimley-Horn coordinating the street impact fee study) presented 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 at least 4 days’ notice before the meeting date. Please call Liane Miller at Austin Transportation at 512-974-7922, for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711 Impact Fee Advisory Committee Page 2 of 2 the action requested of the committee to approve the Street Impact Study report, as required in Local Government Code Chapter 395. Mr. Gutekunst reviewed changes that had been made since the previous draft, including the updated foreword based on …
1. 2. 3. Environmental Commission Regular Meeting March 4, 2020 at 6:00 P.M. City Hall Council Chambers, 301 W. 2nd Street Austin, Texas 78701 Agenda COMMISSIONERS: Andrew Creel (D-1) Curtis Smith (D-2) Pam Thompson (D-3) Ryan Nill (D-4) Kevin Ramberg (D-8) Secretary Mary Ann Neely (D-5) Peggy Maceo (D-7) Katie Coyne (D-6) Vice Chair Wendy Gordon (D-10) Perry Bedford (Mayor) Linda Guerrero (D-9) Chair _________________________________________________________________________________ CALL TO ORDER CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Speakers should sign up to speak prior to the meeting being called to order; you will receive a three-minute allotment to discuss topics not posted on the agenda. EDUCATION a. Update on City of El Paso Resilience Strategy, Nicole Ferrini, City of El Paso Chief Resilience Officer (30 minutes) APPROVAL OF MINUTES AND ACTION a. Approve the minutes of the regular Environmental Commission meeting of February 19, 2020 ENVIRONMENTAL OFFICER’S UPDATE ON PAST COMMISSION ACTIONS AND REPORT ON ITEMS OF INTEREST a. Update on XSpace Group SP-2019-0189D variances b. Process for how to discuss miscellaneous reports at Environmental Commission meetings (5 minutes) (5 minutes) 1 4. 5. 6. STAFF BRIEFINGS* a. Presentation on Water Quality Compliance Pollution Data Viewer—Thain Maurer, Environmental Compliance Supervisor, Watershed Protection Department (20 minutes) ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION a. Discuss and consider the future of Austin resilience planning—Katie Coyne, Environmental Commission Member and Vice Chair (20 minutes) PUBLIC HEARINGS AND POSSIBLE ACTION a. Name: Lantana PCA Applicant: Michael Whellan, Armbrust & Brown, PLLC Watershed: Williamson Creek Watershed, Barton Springs Zone, Drinking Water Protection Location: 415 Southwest Parkway (District 8) Staff: Atha Phillips, Environmental Officer’s Office Zone Request: Consider a Project Consent Agreement waiving provisions of City Code Chapters 25-7 (Drainage) and 25-8 (Environment), including Chapter 25-8, Article 13 (Save Our Springs Initiative), to allow construction of a mixed-use residential project located at 7415 Southwest Parkway in the East Oak Hill Neighborhood Planning Area. This action concerns land located in the Barton Springs Zone. Staff Recommendation: Staff recommended with conditions. (30 minutes) b. Name: HEB 10, SP-2019-0034C Applicant: Joe Farias, Stantec Consulting Service Location: 7901 W US Hwy, Austin, TX 78749 (District 8) Staff: Pamela Abee-Taulli, Environmental Review Specialist Senior, Development Services Department Watershed: Williamson Creek Watershed, Barton Springs Zone Classification, Edwards Aquifer Contributing Zone, Drinking Water Protection Zone Request: Variance request is as follows: 1. Request to vary from LDC 25-8-341 to allow cut in excess of 4 feet (maximum cut 7 feet) …
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ITEM FOR ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION AGENDA COMMISSION MEETING DATE: NAME & NUMBER OF PROJECT: February 19, 2020 Lantana PCA NAME OF APPLICANT OR ORGANIZATION: Michael Whellan Armbrust & Brown, PLLC LOCATION: 7415 Southwest Parkway COUNCIL DISTRICT: 8 ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW STAFF Atha Phillips, Environmental Officer’s Office (512)974-2132, atha.phillips@austintexas.gov WATERSHED: REQUEST: STAFF RECOMMENDATION: RECOMMENDED CONDITIONS: Williamson Creek Watershed, Barton Springs Zone, Drinking Water Protection Zone Consider a Project Consent Agreement waiving provisions of City Code Chapters 25-7 (Drainage) and 25-8 (Environment), including Chapter 25-8, Article 13 (Save Our Springs Initiative), to allow construction of a mixed-use residential project located at 7415 Southwest Parkway in the East Oak Hill Neighborhood Planning Area. This action concerns land located in the Barton Springs Zone. Staff recommended with conditions. 1. Applicant will provide additional acreage of 3.098 acres to meet the Hill Country Roadway requirement of 40% undisturbed natural area per 25-2-1025 and development on this lot will be restricted to only allow trails. 2. Impervious cover for the project will be capped at 17.5 acres (49% of current site plan SP-2014-0262C(XT2)). Project Consent Agreement Lantana (PCA) Briefing to the Environmental Commission Atha Phillips Environmental Officer’s Office February 19, 2020 What is a PCA? • PCA = Project Consent Agreement • PCAs are part of the 245 process detailed in 25-1-544 • PCAs are considered when the extent of a project’s vested rights are unclear and for incentivizing projects with clearly established vested rights to achieve greater compliance with current regulations • The 245 process lives within the Development Services Department • DSD has determined that this project is a candidate for a PCA Site Data: • Williamson Creek Watershed • Barton Springs Zone (SOS Applies) • Drinking Water Protection Zone • Contributing Zone of the Edwards Aquifer • Full-Purpose • Existing approved site plan (SP-2014-0262C(XT2)) • Existing project has vested rights under 245 • Existing site plan wants to change zoning from Office to Mixed Use • Mixed Use would allow for multi-family use • Existing Preliminary Plan referenced within the vesting documents limits multi-family Site Location Austin ETJ Austin City Limits Edwards Aquifer Recharge Zone Edwards Aquifer Contributing Zone Hwy 290 West Site Location Barton Creek Watershed Williamson Creek Watershed Watershed Boundary Site Location Site Location Site Location Current Code Amendments: Modification to 25-8 Environmental: 1. 25-8-301 Restricts driveways of slopes greater than 15% • Project shall not exceed 65% impervious cover on slopes 10-20%, …
ITEM FOR ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION AGENDA COMMISSION MEETING DATE: March 4, 2020 NAME & NUMBER OF PROJECT: HEB 10 SP-2019-0034C NAME OF APPLICANT OR ORGANIZATION: Joe Farias Stantec Consulting Services LOCATION: 7901 W US 290 Hwy, Austin, TX 78749 COUNCIL DISTRICT: District 8 ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW STAFF: WATERSHED: REQUEST: Pamela Abee-Taulli, Environmental Review Specialist Senior, Development Services Department, 512-974-1879 Williamson Creek Watershed, Barton Springs Zone Classification, Edwards Aquifer Contributing Zone, Drinking Water Protection Zone Variance request is as follows: 1. Request to vary from LDC 25-8-341 to allow cut in excess of 4 feet (maximum cut 7 feet) in the Barton Springs Zone. 2. Request to vary from LDC 25-8-342 to allow fill in excess of 4 feet (maximum fill 14 feet) in the Barton Springs Zone. 3. Request to vary from LDC 25-8-302(A)(1) to construct a building on a slope with a gradient of more than 25 percent. 4. Request to vary from LDC 25-8-302(A)(2) to construct a parking area that is not a parking structure on a slope with a gradient of more than 15 percent. 1 Staff recommends this variance, having determined the findings of fact to have been met, with the following conditions: 1. Engineered structural containment for fill exceeding 4 feet; 2. No non-organic mulch (including stone of any size) allowed in the 3. Rainwater harvesting storage tanks shall have a total volume of at least 4. Condensate storage tanks shall have a total volume of at least 3,000 landscaped areas; 3,000 gallons; gallons; 5. Cut shall be limited to a maximum of 7 feet and limited to the areas as generally noted on the site plan; and 6. Fill shall be limited to a maximum of 14 feet and limited to the areas as generally noted on the site plan. Page 2 of 2 STAFF RECOMMENDATION: 2 Development Services Department Staff Recommendations Concerning Required Findings Project Name: Ordinance Standard: Watershed Protection Ordinance Variance Request: HEB 10 Request to vary from LDC 25-8-341 to allow cut in excess of 4 feet (maximum cut 7 feet) in the Barton Springs Zone. Include an explanation with each applicable finding of fact. A. Land Use Commission variance determinations from Chapter 25-8-41 of the City Code: The site elevation rises briefly and then slopes down, southward from The requirement will deprive the applicant of a privilege available to owners of similarly situated property with approximately contemporaneous development subject to similar code …
H-E-B Store #10 Environmental Commission Variance TBPE No. 6324 TBPLS No. 10194230 January 10, 2020 HEB Variance Backup One, p. 1 ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION VARIANCE APPLICATION FORM PROJECT DESCRIPTION Applicant Contact Information Name of Applicant Street Address City State ZIP Code Work Phone E-Mail Address Case Name Case Number Address or Location Environmental Reviewer Name Environmental Resource Management Reviewer Name Applicable Ordinance Watershed Name Watershed Classification Variance Case Information Reece Whitley 1905 Aldrich St, Suite 300 Austin, TX 78723 512-328-0011 Reece.Whitley@stantec.com H-E-B Store #10 SP-2019-0034C 7901 West Highway 290 US Pamela Abee-Taulli Pamela Abee-Taulli Ordinance 920903-D Williamson Creek Watershed ☐Urban ☐ Suburban ☐Water Supply Suburban ☐Water Supply Rural ■ Barton Springs Zone HEB Variance Backup One, p. 2 Edwards Aquifer Recharge Zone ☐ Barton Springs Segment ☐ Northern Edwards Segment ■ Not in Edwards Aquifer Zones Edwards Aquifer Contributing Zone Distance to Nearest Classified Waterway ■ Yes ☐ No 5270 feet Water and Waste Water service to be provided by City of Austin Request Impervious cover square footage: acreage: percentage: Provide general description of the property (slope range, elevation range, summary of vegetation / trees, summary of the geology, CWQZ, WQTZ, CEFs, floodplain, heritage trees, any other notable or outstanding characteristics of the property) The variance request is as follows (Cite code references: Existing ___0____ _30.29__ ___0%__ Proposed _322,344_ _30.29__ _25%___ The proposed H-E-B Store #10 located at 7901 West Highway 290 US in the full purpose jurisdiction of City of Austin, Travis County, Texas. A site vicinity map has been provided as Vicinity Map Exhibit. The proposed development will consist of approximately 88,000 square feet of retail grocery store with on-site parking. The Proposed site is a ±30.96 acre tract of undeveloped land with nature vegetation, small and heritage cedar and oak trees, and a gradual slopes of 1% to 12%. The surface elevations range from a low point elevation of ±908 Mean Sea Level (MSL) located at the east end of the tract, to a high point elevation of ±977 MSL located on the west edge of the property along FM 1826. Overall, the property slopes west to east, draining toward the existing channel within the property. According to the US Department of Agriculture’s Web Soil Survey, the property consists of soil classified as Brackett-Rock outcrop complex (BID) and Volente silty clay loam (VoD), and Hydraulic Soils Group C and D. According to the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), …
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ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION MOTION 20200304 005a Date: March 4, 2020 Subject: Discuss and consider the future of Austin resilience planning Motion by: Katie Coyne Seconded by: Linda Guerrero RATIONALE: WHEREAS, the Environmental Commission recognizes that the future resilience of our City is a fundamental area of focus for this body; WHEREAS, the Environmental Commission recognizes that climate and other shocks and stressors to our environmental, social, and economic systems disproportionately impact low-income communities and people of color; WHEREAS, the Austin City Council passed Resolution No. 20190509-019 May 9th, 2019 directing the City Manager and Office of Sustainability to explore the best path forward for creating a comprehensive, community-wide climate resilience plan that is fair, just, and equitable; and, asked for recommendations for funding options for the hiring of a Chief Resilience Officer and a consultant to lead Resilience Planning efforts; WHEREAS, City staff delivered an interim memo on August 22, 2019 outlining no clear path forward for this work and did not meet an October 31, 2019 deadline for final recommendations; WHEREAS, many City departments and community leaders are actively working on projects and programs that positively impact resilience outcomes but there is not a comprehensive vision for that work city-wide or regionally; WHEREAS, the Rockefeller Foundation recently launched their Global Resilient Cities Network and is amenable to working collaboratively with the City of Austin on our future resilience planning work; WHEREAS, three other major cities in Texas (El Paso, Houston, and Dallas) have all completed resilience plans and have Resilience Officers in place working to implement their plans; WHEREAS, resilience experts are moving to convene cities across the state on these issues to present a united front in the face of statewide politics; WHEREAS, there has been disagreement between stakeholders on the path of our resilience work and the intent behind Council’s May 2019 resolution; and, 1 WHEREAS, the widely-held opinion of resilience practitioners statewide and globally is that resilience plans should look beyond climate shocks and thoughtfully weave together a plan of action that centers equity and holistically addresses economic, environmental, and social resilience to both shocks and stressors. Therefore, the Environmental Commission recommends the following action by our City leadership: 1. Clarify the intent of City Council’s Resolution No. 20190509-019 from May 9th, 2019. 2. Take steps to move forward a comprehensive resilience strategy for our City that looks beyond climate shocks and thoughtfully weaves together a plan …
ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION MOTION 20200304 006a Date: March 4, 2020 Subject: Lantana Project Consent Agreement Motion by: Kevin Ramberg Seconded by: Peggy Maceo RATIONALE: WHEREAS, the Environmental Commission recognizes the applicant is requesting the Commission consider a Project Consent Agreement waiving provisions of City Code Chapters 25-7 (Drainage) and 25-8 (Environment), including Chapter 25-8, Article 13 (Save Our Springs Initiative), to allow construction of a mixed-use residential project at located at 7415 Southwest Parkway in the East Oak Hill Neighborhood Planning Area; WHEREAS, the Environmental Commission recognizes this action concerns land located in the Barton Springs Zone; and WHEREAS, the Environmental Commission recognizes that City of Austin staff recommend approval of the variance requests with conditions. Therefore, the Environmental Commission recommends approval of the requested project consent agreement (PCA) to allow for the construction of a mixed-use development with a residential component with the following; Staff Conditions: 1. applicant shall provide additional acreage of 3.098 acres to meet the Hill Country Roadway requirement of 40% undisturbed natural area per 25-2-1025 and development on this lot will be restricted to only allow trails; 2. impervious cover for the project will be capped at 17.5 acres (49% of current site plan SP-2014- 0262C(XT2)); and the following Environmental Commission Conditions: 1. Phase 5 will develop within 25% impervious cover on a net site area; 2. dedicate 6.32-acre Tract 1 as additional lands to meet impervious cover needs; 3. dedicate necessary acreage of Tract 2 as additional lands for the Phase 5 development to not exceed 25% impervious cover Net Site Area on; and 4. pursue use of rain garden in Phase 5 as allowable under TCEQ Edwards Rules. 1 VOTE 6-0 Approved By: For: Bedford, Thompson, Ramberg, Guerrero, Coyne, and Maceo Against: None Abstain: None Recuse: None Absent: Creel, Smith, Nill, Neely, Gordon Linda Guerrero, Environmental Commission Chair 2
ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION MOTION 20200304 006b Date: March 4, 2020 Subject: HEB 10, SP-2019-0034C at 7901 West US Hwy 290 Motion by: Kevin Ramberg Seconded by: Perry Bedford RATIONALE: WHEREAS, the Environmental Commission recognizes the applicant is requesting the Commission consider several variance requests: 1. Request to vary from LDC 25-8-341 to allow cut in excess of 4 feet (maximum cut 7 feet) in the Barton 2. Request to vary from LDC 25-8-342 to allow fill in excess of 4 feet (maximum fill 14 feet) in the Barton 3. Request to vary from LDC 25-8-302(A)(1) to construct a building on a slope with a gradient of more Springs Zone. Springs Zone. than 25 percent. 4. Request to vary from LDC 25-8-302(A)(2) to construct a parking area that is not a parking structure on a slope with a gradient of more than 15 percent. WHEREAS, the Environmental Commission recognizes this action concerns land located in the Barton Springs Zone; and WHEREAS, the Environmental Commission recognizes that City of Austin Staff recommend approval of the variance requests with conditions. Therefore, the Environmental Commission recommends approval of the requested project consent agreement (PCA) to allow for the construction of a mixed-use development with a residential component with the following Staff Conditions: 1. engineered structural containment for fill exceeding 4 feet; 2. no non-organic mulch (including stone of any size) allowed in the landscaped areas; 3. rainwater harvesting storage tanks shall have a total volume of at least 4,000 gallons; 4. condensate storage tanks shall have a total volume of at least 3,000 gallons; 5. cut shall be limited to a maximum of 7 feet and limited to the areas as generally noted on the site plan; and 6. fill shall be limited to a maximum of 14 feet and limited to the areas as generally noted on the site plan; and the following Environmental Commission Conditions: 1. eight heritage trees to be preserved in place with supplemental drip irrigation. 1 VOTE 6-0 Approved By: For: Bedford, Thompson, Ramberg, Guerrero, Coyne, and Maceo Against: None Abstain: None Recuse: None Absent: Creel, Smith, Nill, Neely, Gordon Linda Guerrero, Environmental Commission Chair 2
2. ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, March 4, 2020 The Environmental Commission convened in a public meeting on Wednesday, March 4, 2020 in Council Chambers City Hall, 301 W. 2nd Street, Austin, Texas 78701 Commissioners in Attendance: Pam Thompson Peggy Maceo Perry Bedford Kevin Ramberg Katie Coyne Linda Guerrero Commissioners Absent: Andy Creel Curtis Smith Ryan Nill Mary Ann Neely Wendy Gordon Staff in Attendance: Kaela Champlin Marc Coudert Susana Herrera Chris Herrington Thain Maurer Atha Phillips Pamela Abee-Taulli Mike McDougal CALL TO ORDER Commissioner Guerrero called the meeting to order at 6:01 P.M. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Speakers should sign up to speak prior to the meeting being called to order; you will receive a three-minute allotment to discuss topics not posted on the agenda. None 1. EDUCATION a. Update on City of El Paso Resilience Strategy, Nicole Ferrini, City of El Paso Chief Resilience Officer (30 minutes) Item conducted as posted. No action taken. APPROVAL OF MINUTES AND ACTION a. Approve the minutes of the regular Environmental Commission meeting of February 19, 2020 (5 minutes) 1 3. 4. 5. 6. The minutes of the regular Environmental Commission meeting of February 19, 2020 were approved on Commissioner Ramberg’s motion, Commissioner Coyne’s second on a 6-0 vote. Commissioners Creel, Smith, Nill, Neely, and Gordon were absent. ENVIRONMENTAL OFFICER’S UPDATE ON PAST COMMISSION ACTIONS AND REPORT ON ITEMS OF INTEREST a. Update on XSpace Group SP-2019-0189D variances b. Process for how to discuss miscellaneous reports at Environmental Commission meetings Item conducted as posted. No action taken. (5 minutes) Item conducted as posted. No action taken. STAFF BRIEFINGS* a. Presentation on Water Quality Compliance Pollution Data Viewer—Thain Maurer, Environmental Compliance Supervisor, Watershed Protection Department (20 minutes) Item conducted as posted. No action taken. ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION a. Discuss and consider the future of Austin resilience planning—Katie Coyne, Environmental Commission Member and Vice Chair (20 minutes) Speakers Thomas Visco A motion to consider the future of Austin resilience planning was approved on Commissioner Coyne’s motion, Commissioner Guerrero’s second on a 6-0 vote. Commissioners Creel, Smith, Nill, Neely, and Gordon were absent. PUBLIC HEARINGS AND POSSIBLE ACTION a. Name: Lantana PCA Applicant: Michael Whellan, Armbrust & Brown, PLLC Watershed: Williamson Creek Watershed, Barton Springs Zone, Drinking Water Protection Location: 7415 Southwest Parkway (District 8) Staff: Atha Phillips, Environmental Officer’s Office Zone Request: Consider a Project Consent Agreement waiving provisions of City Code …
CITY OF AUSTIN COMMISSION FOR WOMEN REGULAR MEETING Wednesday, March 4, 2020, 12:00 p.m. City Hall Boards and Commissions Room 301 W. Second Street Austin, Texas 78701 AGENDA CALL TO ORDER CITIZEN COMMUNICATION 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 2. OLD BUSINESS a. Consider approval of the minutes from the Austin Commission for Women regular b. Consider approval of the minutes from the Austin Commission for Women special meeting on February 5, 2020. called meeting on February 5, 2020. a. Discussion and possible action regarding the following working groups: 1. Economic equity 2. Sexual assault, violence prevention, and survivor experience 3. Access to quality and affordable healthcare 4. Women’s Hall of Fame b. Discussion and possible action regarding updates from the Joint Inclusion Committee. c. Discussion and possible action regarding the commission charter for 2020. d. Discussion and possible action regarding the recommendation for the City of Austin FY2021 budget. 3. BRIEFINGS a. Presentation from the CAN Network by Jelina Tunstill and Carlos Soto regarding the CAN Network dashboard. b. Presentation from the Office of Police Oversight by Cristina Tangredi regarding the Analysis of Austin Police Department Racial Profiling Data. c. Presentation from Lifeworks by Danielle Owens regarding youth homelessness and mental health. 4. NEW BUSINESS dashboard. a. Discussion and possible action on the presentation regarding the CAN Network b. Discussion and possible action on the presentation from the Office of Police Oversight regarding an Analysis of Austin Police Department Racial Profiling Data. c. Discussion and possible action on the presentation from Lifeworks regarding youth homelessness and mental health. 5. 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 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 April Shaw of the Human Resources Department at 512-974-2597, for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Commission for Women, please contact April Shaw at 512-974-2597.
COMMISSION FOR WOMEN MEETING MINUTES WEDNESDAY, February 5, 2020 REGULAR MEETING WEDNESDAY, February 5, 2020 COMMISSION FOR WOMEN MINUTES The Commission for Women convened for a regular meeting on Wednesday, February 5, 2020 at One Texas Center, 505 Barton Springs Road, in Austin, Texas. Chair Austen called the Commission Meeting to order at 12:11 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Rebecca Austen, Chair Flannery Bope, Vice Chair Neva Fernandez Amanda Lewis Julia Cuba Lewis Dyana Limon-Mercado Commissioners Absent: Tanya Athar-Jogee Juliana Gonzales Sarah Tober Vacant: District 2 District 3 Staff in Attendance: April Shaw, Human Resources Department CITIZEN COMMUNICATION Maya Guevara, Office of Police Oversight, addressed the Commission regarding the APD Racial Profiling data. She invited the Commission to attend an event on Race and Policing in Austin on February 22, 2020 at the north Austin YMCA. She also introduced the new Community Police Review Commission. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The minutes from the regular meeting of January 8, 2020 were approved on Vice Chair Bope’s motion, Commissioner Fernandez’ second on a vote of 6-0. Commissioners Athar- Jogee, Gonzalez, and Tober were absent. COMMISSION FOR WOMEN MEETING MINUTES 2. OLD BUSINESS WEDNESDAY, February 5, 2020 a. Discussion and possible action regarding the following working groups: ii. Sexual assault, violence prevention, and survivor experience i. Economic equity Discussion was held. No action was taken. Discussion was held. No action was taken. iii. Access to quality and affordable healthcare Discussion was held. No action was taken. iv. Women’s Hall of Fame Discussion was held. The plan to proceed with August 19, 2020 as the date for the event, provided the Commission receives authorization to fund raise and sell tickets by the end of February 2020, was approved on Chair Austen’s motion, Vice-Chair Bope’s second, on a vote of 6-0. Commissioners Athar-Jogee, Gonzalez, and Tober were absent. b. Discussion and possible action regarding updates from the Joint Inclusion c. Updates, discussion, and possible action regarding adult entertainment club Committee. Discussion was held. No action was taken. promotional wording. Discussion was held. No action was taken. d. Discussion and possible action regarding the commission charter for 2020. Discussion was held. The Commission Charter for 2020 was approved on Chair Austen’s motion, Vice-Chair Bope’s second, on a vote of 6-0. Commissioners Athar-Jogee, Gonzalez, and Tober were absent. e. Discussion and possible action regarding the recommendation for the City of Austin FY2021 budget. WEDNESDAY, February 5, 2020 COMMISSION …
COMMISSION FOR WOMEN MEETING MINUTES WEDNESDAY, February 5, 2020 SPECIAL CALLED MEETING WEDNESDAY, February 5, 2020 COMMISSION FOR WOMEN MINUTES The Commission for Women convened for a special called meeting on Wednesday, February 5, 2020 at Austin City Hall, 301 W. 2nd Street, Austin, Texas 78701. Chair Austen called the Commission Meeting to order at 6:10 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Rebecca Austen, Chair Flannery Bope, Vice Chair Neva Fernandez Amanda Lewis Julia Cuba Lewis Dyana Limon-Mercado Commissioners Absent: Tanya Athar-Jogee Juliana Gonzales Sarah Tober Vacant: District 2 District 3 Staff in Attendance: April Shaw, Human Resources Department Rebecca Kennedy, Human Resources Department Ed Van Eenoo, Budget Office CITIZEN COMMUNICATION No general citizen communication. 1. COMMUNITY FORUM Discussion was held regarding the FY 2020-2021 City of Austin budget. Ed Van Eenoo, Deputy Chief Financial Officer, made a presentation to the Commission and citizens in attendance. The community addressed the Commission regarding the FY 2020-2021 budget. The Commission took no action on this item. ADJOURNMENT Chair Austen adjourned the meeting at 7:39 p.m. without objection.
CAN DASHBOARD Presentation to City of Austin Commission For Women March 4, 2020 CAN PARTNER ORGANIZATIONS A COMMON VISION FOR OUR COMMUNITY CAN works to ensure that our richly diverse community will be healthy, safe, educated, just and compassionate. The CAN Dashboard, councils, planning teams, work groups, research and initiatives are intended to create a community where: • We are Safe, Just & Engaged • Our Basic Needs are Met • We are Healthy • We Achieve Our Full Potential DEMOGRAPHICS • No majority • 49% White • 34% Hispanic • 8% Black • 7% Asian • Older population is 69% White • 47% of children are Hispanic Source: American Community Survey 1-Year Estimates DEMOGRAPHICS • The Austin MSA exceeded 2 million for the first time in 2015. • Travis County accounts for 1.2 million. • About 27% of all people in the five- county MSA are “low-income” • $50,000 for a family of four with two adults • $39,500 for a family with two children and one adult. • 30% to 50% of all people in medium blue areas earn less than this amount • More than half of all people in darkest blue areas earn less than this amount DEMOGRAPHICS Low-income Low-income 2010 2017 % change Williamson 101,694 94,323 -7% Travis Hays 375,147 322,663 -14% 46,256 57,340 24% Bastrop 28,850 22,929 -20% Source: American Community Survey 1-Year Estimates • Between 2010 and 2017, the low- income population decreased in the overall Austin MSA • Bastrop, Travis, and Williamson counties experienced a decrease in the number of low-income residents • In Hays County, the number of low- income residents increased by 24% • Comparable data was unavailable for Caldwell County WE ARE SAFE, JUST & ENGAGED HIGHLIGHTS CHALLENGES Travis County Crime Declined 27% From 2013 to 2017 Travis County Voter Turnout Increased 80% From 2014 to 2018 African-American adults are 2.8 times as likely To be booked into jail than White adults WE ACHIEVE OUR FULL POTENTIAL HIGHLIGHTS CHALLENGES In 2017, the Travis County Unemployment Rate was 2.8 % (It was 7% in 2010) In 2016, the High School Graduation Rate exceeded 90 % for the first time The Unemployment Rate for African-Americans was 80% higher than it was for Whites 53% of Central Texas students earn a degree in 6 years, compared to 34% of African-American students & 41% of Hispanic students WE ARE HEALTHY HIGHLIGHTS CHALLENGES The …
Commission for Women Staff Briefing on the Analysis of APD Racial Profiling Data Cristina Tangredi- Program Specialist, Office of Police Oversight March 4, 2020 Website: ATXPoliceOversight.org Phone: (512) 972-2OPO or (512) 972-2676 ATXPoliceOversight ATX_OPO Joint Report: Analysis of APD’s Racial Profiling Data Report Overview • Joint report between the Office of Police Oversight, The Office of Innovation, and the Equity Office released to the public on January 30, 2020 • The report examines APD motor vehicle stop data from 2015-2018, looking closely at the race and ethnicities of people pulled over • SD 23 - Fair Administration of Justice Racial Disparity 2018 ― Black/African Americans are the most overrepresented group in motor vehicle stops, making up 15% of stops, 25% of arrests resulting from stops, but only 8% of Austin’s adult population ― Hispanic/ Latinos make up 33% of motor vehicle stops, 43% of arrests resulting from stops, but make up 31% of Austin’s adult population Table 1: Disproportionality by race/ethnicity of all motor vehicle stops Chart 1: Disproportionality by race/ethnicity of all motor vehicle stops trend (2015-2018 Motor Vehicle Stops by Race/Ethnicity versus 2010 City of Austin Voting Age Population) APD Race Known Analysis ―Data from 2015-2018 shows that Black/African Americans are disproportionately overrepresented in cases when their race is known by officers before the stop compared to cases when their race is not known before the stop. Table 3: Racial Disparities between High and Low Discretion Searches (2018 APD Proportions of High Versus Low Discretion Searches by Race for Field Observations, Warnings, Arrests, and Citations (percentage and raw numbers) Key Findings ― Commuting habits cannot explain the disproportional representation of Black/African Americans in motor vehicle stops. • Commuting habits are similar across race ― The share of Black/African Americans is lower in the metro region than in Austin • The share of the metro region population does not explain the overrepresentation in APD’s motor vehicle stops Key Findings Looking Forward The report outlines a list of recommendations for APD where disparities exist: A call for APD to acknowledge the existence and worsening of racial disparities in Austin ― Acknowledge ― Accountability Eliminate racial disparities by 2023 Implicit bias testing in hiring of APD Racial equity training for all staff ― Community Feedback and Impact Community Conversation Series A Community Conversation: Race & Policing in Austin Questions ATX_OPO ATXPoliceOversight
Ending Youth Homelessness in Austin / Travis County March 2020 Mission LifeWorks is a fearless advocate for youth and families seeking their path to self-sufficiency. We are committed to innovative problem solving, shared accountability and a relentless focus on achieving real, sustainable and measurable results for the clients we serve. 10 programs: • Diversion • BSS+ Prevention • Street Outreach • Emergency Shelter • PORT (Permanency Through Outreach & Rapid Transitions) • Transitional Living Program • Young Parents Program • Rapid Rehousing • Permanent Supportive Housing • After Care Transition Services (ACTS) 5 programs: • Youth & Adult Counseling • Peer Support Services • Community-Based Counseling • Community-Based Psychiatry 5 programs: • Supported Employment & Education • GED/High School Equivalency • Life Skills Training • Teen Parent Services • Pregnancy Prevention • Resolution Counseling (REAL Talk) Measuring Success Including: Housing Employment Income Education Healthcare Coverage Mobility Mental Health Substance Use Legal Credit Life Skills Community Involvement Network Support Family Relationships Childcare …and 10 more domains 24 DOMAINS OF SELF- SUFFICIENCY LifeWorks Clients Served In 2019 1685 1167 Lifeworks overview: clients served in FY2019 4658* 2640 *unduplicated; does not include 864 clients served by Next Step (no longer offered) Housing Counseling Education & Workforce Austin’s Campaign to End Youth Homelessness • Build and sustain a community system that ensures that youth homelessness is rare, brief and non-recurring by 2020 • The system involves deep collaboration with dozens of nonprofit and public organizations with the planning co-led by LifeWorks and ECHO 6 Austin participates in Chapin Hall’s Voices of Youth Count Austin is selected as one of 10 communities nationwide to serve as HUD’s Youth Homelessness Demonstration Program site ECHO awards 3 grants to LW to implement priority strategies 25% reduction in youth homelessness; 56% reduction in unsheltered youth homelessness – PIT Count Austin reaches benchmarks for functional 0 July 2016 Nov. 2017 Oct. 2018 September 2019 June 2016 Jan. 2017 Mar. 2018 Feb. 2019 December 2020 Participates in the A Way Home America 100 Day Challenge to house 53 young people Austin’s coordinated community plan to end youth homelessness is approved by HUD Launch of PORT, Diversion and Rapid Re- Housing SAMHSA awards LW $4m to scale workforce services for this effort Team and Timeline 8 Key Elements of the System Diversion: Assists youth at imminent risk of homelessness with financial support and wraparound services. Youth remain connected to support systems, …
MEMORANDUM ************************************************************************ TO: Zoning and Platting Commission Members FROM: Sherri Sirwaitis Planning and Zoning Department DATE: February 25, 2020 RE: C814-2018-0122 (Circuit of the Americas Planned Unit Development) Postponement Request ************************************************************************ The staff would like to request an indefinite postponement of the above mentioned case. The staff is asking for this postponement to complete our review of this PUD rezoning request. The postponement request was made in a timely manner and meets the Zoning and Platting Commission’s policy. 1 of 1B-01
MEMORANDUM ************************************************************************ TO: Jolene Kiolbassa, Chair Members of the Zoning and Platting Commission February 26, 2020 Planning and Zoning Department C14-2019-0059 – SH 71 and FM 973 FROM: Wendy Rhoades DATE: RE: ************************************************************************ The Staff and the Applicant are jointly requesting an indefinite postponement of the above-referenced zoning case in order to continue review of the request and the related neighborhood traffic analysis, and also resolve deed restriction issues that apply to this Property. Attachment: Map of Property 1 of 2B-02 ( ( ( ELL O MH N R D ( ( ( ( ( ( ( ( ( ( ( ( ( ( ( I-SF-2 ( ( ( M EL D ( ( ( R U M R D C14-2018-0147 C14-01-0186 CS-CO C14-2017-0111 GR-CO C14-05-0017 ( ( I-SF-2 ( ( ( MH I-SF-2 ( MH ( ( ( ( ( ( MH ( ( T LN VIO ( E H C ( ( ( C14-2015-0034 E S GR H 71 S GR-CO C14-2018-0036 C14-01-0027 C14-2008-0244 V R D W B ( C14-2008-0053 UNDEV 99-0085 CS-CO CAR WASH E S H 71 W B C14-2017-0151 I-RR CAR WASH N O T O N G R O U N D ( ( I-SF-2 ( ( ( ( D R 3 7 9 M F S ( MH ( ( MH ( ( ( I-SF-2 ( ( ( ( ( R O Y STE R A V E ( ( ( ( ( ( RR ( ( C14-2008-0232 E V A S T 99-2096 2008-0232 LO-CO (( I-SF-2 ( ( ( ( ( ( ( USED MOBILE\HOME SALES SP-03-0293CS GR CONV.\STORE I-RR GR-CO E S H 71 S RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT/\TRANSITIONAL HOUSING SP-06-0151C UNDEV P-CO C14-05-0070 06-0222 C14-06-0222 P 2009-0061 C14-2009-0061 CS-CO C14-2017-0057 01-0103 VEHICLE MAINTENANCE\& STORAGE COMMUNITY RECREATION CENTER ! ! ! ! ! ! COLORADO RIVER ! ! ! DR D 0 9 4 0 - 7 0 0 2 - P S I-RR BAR ! ! ! DR ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! 00-2002 MH MH MH MH MH MH I-SF-2 MIC H O ACAN D R ( ( MH MH MH MH MH MH MH MH MH GUERRERO DR MH MH MH MH MH MH MH MH MH I-SF-2 MH MH MH MH MH MH P U E B L MH A D R MH RR MH 00-2002 V C S O L E R …
C14-2020-0004 1 ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET CASE: C14-2020-0004 – Applied Materials DISTRICT: 1 Warehouse ZONING FROM: DR ADDRESS: 9614 E. US 290 HWY SVRD WB SITE AREA: 1.53 acres TO: LI PROPERTY OWNER: Applied Materials, Inc. (Harold McCreary) AGENT: Alice Glasco Consulting (Alice Glasco) CASE MANAGER: Kate Clark (512-974-1237, kate.clark@austintexas.gov) STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends limited industrial service (LI) district zoning. For a summary of the basis of staff’s recommendation, see page 2. ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: March 3, 2020 Scheduled for Zoning and Platting Commission CITY COUNCIL ACTION: March 26, 2020 Scheduled for City Council ORDINANCE NUMBER: ISSUES None at this time. CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: This property is located northeast of the intersection of Giles Lane and US 290 and is approximately 1.53 acres. Adjacent to the north and east of this property is a tract zoned LI-CO which is owned by Applied Materials. To the west is a tract zoned GO with a religious assembly building on it. Across US 290 to the south are tracts within the City’s ETJ and are not zoned. 1 of 7B-04 C14-2020-0004 2 BASIS OF RECOMMENDATION: 1. Zoning changes should promote compatibility with adjacent and nearby uses. The applicant is requesting to rezone from DR to LI. This tract is adjacent to an existing LI base zoning district and near a PUD tract with similar allowed land uses. Rezoning this tract to LI would not be introducing a new zoning district to the area and would be compatible with surrounding land uses. EXISTING ZONING AND LAND USES: Zoning Land Uses South (across US 290) ETJ DR LI-CO LI-CO GO Vacant Vacant Vacant Vacant Religious assembly building Site North East West NEIGHBORHOOD PLANNING AREA: N/A TIA: The TIA determination will be deferred to site plan submittal when land uses and intensities have been finalized. WATERSHED: Decker Creek (suburban) OVERLAYS: None SCHOOLS: Bluebonnet Trail Elementary, Decker Middle and Manor High Schools (Manor ISD) NEIGHBORHOOD ORGANIZATIONS Austin Neighborhoods Council Bike Austin Del Valle Community Coalition Friends of Austin Neighborhoods Friends of Northeast Austin Harris Branch Residential Property Owners AREA CASE HISTORIES: Homeless Neighborhood Association Neighborhood Empowerment Foundation Neighbors United for Progress North Growth Corridor Alliance SELTexas Sierra Club, Austin Regional Group Number Request Commission City Council C14-2020-0005 DR to LI In progress In progress 2 of 7B-04 C14-2020-0004 3 Number Request Commission City Council C14-00-2227 DR to LI Approved LI-CO, with CO limiting …
C14-2020-0005 1 ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET CASE: C14-2020-0005 – Applied Materials DISTRICT: 1 Warehouse ZONING FROM: DR ADDRESS: 9628 E. US 290 HWY SVRD WB SITE AREA: 16.16 acres TO: LI PROPERTY OWNER: Applied Materials, Inc. (Harold McCreary) AGENT: Alice Glasco Consulting (Alice Glasco) CASE MANAGER: Kate Clark (512-974-1237, kate.clark@austintexas.gov) STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends limited industrial service (LI) district zoning. For a summary of the basis of staff’s recommendation, see page 2. ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: March 3, 2020 Scheduled for Zoning and Platting Commission CITY COUNCIL ACTION: March 26, 2020 Scheduled for City Council ORDINANCE NUMBER: ISSUES: None at this time. CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: This property is located northeast of the intersection of Giles Lane and US 290 and is approximately 16.16 acres. Adjacent to the north and east of this property is a tract zoned PUD which is owned by Applied Materials. Adjacent to the south is an undeveloped tract zoned LI- CO also owned by Applied Materials and a tract zoned GO with a religious assembly building on it. Across Giles Lane to the west are tracts zoned DR and P-CO which contain a City of Austin Waste Management Drop-Off center. 1 of 7B-05 C14-2020-0005 2 BASIS OF RECOMMENDATION: 1. Zoning changes should promote compatibility with adjacent and nearby uses. The applicant is requesting to rezone from DR to LI. This tract is adjacent to an existing LI base zoning district and a PUD tract with similar allowed land uses. Rezoning this tract to LI would not be introducing a new zoning district to the area and would be compatible with surrounding land uses. EXISTING ZONING AND LAND USES: Zoning Land Uses Site DR North PUD Vacant Industrial (Applied Materials) South LI-CO and GO Vacant, religious assembly building East PUD Industrial (Applied Materials) West P-CO and DR (across Giles Lane) City of Austin Waste Management Drop-Off Center NEIGHBORHOOD PLANNING AREA: N/A TIA: The TIA determination will be deferred to site plan submittal when land uses and intensities have been finalized. WATERSHED: Decker Creek (suburban) OVERLAYS: None SCHOOLS: Bluebonnet Trail Elementary, Decker Middle and Manor High Schools (Manor ISD) NEIGHBORHOOD ORGANIZATIONS Austin Neighborhoods Council Bike Austin Del Valle Community Coalition Friends of Austin Neighborhoods Harris Branch Residential Property Owners Homeless Neighborhood Association Neighborhood Empowerment Foundation Neighbors United for Progress North Growth Corridor Alliance SELTexas Sierra Club, Austin Regional Group 2 of 7B-05 C14-2020-0005 3 AREA …
