Zero Waste Advisory Commission Meeting Minutes July 17th, 2020 The Special Meeting of the Zero Waste Advisory Commission convened through Video Conference on Friday, July, 17th, 2020, due to COVID-19 Disaster Declaration for all Texas Counties. The following are the meeting highlights. For detailed information please visit: https://austintx.new.swagit.com/videos/73782 CALL TO ORDER Chair Acuna called the Commission Meeting to order at 10:06 am Board Members in Attendance: Gerry Acuna, Cathy Gattuso, Ian Steyaert, Kaiba White, Amanda Masino, Jonathan Barona, Melissa Rothrock Board Members not in Attendance: Lisa Barden, Janis Bookout (Membership pending), Staff in attendance via WebEx: Ken Snipes, Jaime Germany Terry, Victoria Rieger, Gena McKinley, Tammie Williamson, Richard McHale, Mike Turner, Dwight Scales, Jason McCombs, Donald Hardee, Amy Slagle, Ron Romero, and Brent Paige Staff in attendance over the phone: None Speakers: Adam Gregory Chair Acuna opened with comments, Item passed Unanimously 2. NEW BUSINESS 1. APPROVAL OF June 12th, 2020 SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES Chair Acuna entertained a motion to approve the June 12th, 2020 minutes. Commissioner Ian Steyaert made the first motion for approval of the minutes. A second motion was provided by Commissioner Cathy Gattuso. a. Speaker Adam Gregory spoke about fielding questions if fellow council members needed any. • There were no questions from the council currently b. Unanimous vote resulting in Yea 2a Discussion and Action – Collection services for City Facilities RCA Victoria Rieger (Financial Division Service Manager ARR) presented a comprehensive update on the Collection services for City Facilities RCA. ARR is seeking a favorable recommendation for two multiterm contracts with Texas Disposal Systems and Balcones Recycling. These contracts are to provide garbage, recycling, and organics collection for the City of Austin Facilities. Commissioner Amanda Masino had a question on why two vendors were on one contract? Response Ron Romero (Division Manager) explained the setup of the solicitation was open to various vendors to provide bids on trash, disposal, and recycling services. Through the process of solicitation, purchasing reviewed the submitted bids. The lowest bidder for recycling services was Balcones Recycling. The lowest bid for trash and organics services was Texas Disposal Systems. Chair Gerry Acuna had a follow-up question asking if assuming there is a default by either one of the contractors, does having one contract cause and issue or are there two separate agreements based on the respective numbers that were submitted by them? Response: Brent Paige (Financial Manager ARR) explained that …
DOWNTOWN COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION 20200717-04 July 17, 2020 Public Safety Commission Downtown Commission Representation Chair August Harris Seconded By: Commissioner Megan Meisenbach Date: Subject: Motioned By: Recommendation Chair August Harris moved to request that the Audit and Finance Committee approve changing Article 3, Section Ab of the Downtown Commission Bylaws to substitute a member of the Public Safety Commission for a member of the Music Commission. Vote For: Chair August Harris, Commissioner Andrew Harrison, Commissioner Christopher 6-0 Lehman, Commissioner Megan Meisenbach, Commissioner Joel Sher, Commissioner Jim Schissler Against: None Abstain: None Absent: Vice Chair Jennifer Bristol, Commissioner David Gomez, Commissioner Chris Kanipe, Commissioner Sam Sargent, Commissioner Meghan Skornia Attest: Mona Sanchez Mona Sanchez, Commission Liaison, Economic Development Department 1 of 1
Special Meeting of the Design Commission - Remotely; Via WebEx DESIGN COMMISSION FRIDAY, JULY 17, 2020 3:00 PM MEETING MINUTES Call to order by: Chair D. Carroll at 3:02 p.m. COMMISSION MEMBERS ✓ David Carroll, Chair (District 1) ✓ Martha Gonzalez, Vice-Chair (District 2) Samuel Franco (District 3) ✓ Josue Meiners (District 4) ✓ Melissa Henao-Robledo (District 5) ✓ Evan Taniguchi (Mayor) ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ Beau Frail (District 6) Jessica Rollason (District 7) Aan Coleman (District 8) Bart Whatley (District 9) Ben Luckens (District 10) • “✓” Denotes Commission Members who were in attendance CITY OF AUSTIN PLANNING & ZONING STAFF ✓ Jorge E. Rousselin, Executive Liaison ✓ Aaron D. Jenkins, Staff Liaison ✓ Patrick Colunga, Staff Liaison CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL 1. NEW BUSINESS (Discussion and Possible Action): a. Courtesy briefing of the Master Plan for John Trevino Jr. Metro Park at Morrison Ranch (Charles Mabry, COA and David Malda, GGN) Charles Mabry presented and answered questions from Commissioners. No action taken. Page 1 of 2 b. Courtesy briefing for the Arts in Public Places Program by the Cultural Arts Division within the Economic Development Department (Sue Lambe, COA and Curt Gettman,) Sue Lambe, and Curt Gettman presented and answered questions and comments from Commissioners. No action taken. No Action taken. c. Discussion and possible action on Downtown Pavers. Commissioner A. Coleman and Vice Chair Robledo will be drafting a proposal which will be shared at the next Design Commission, with the intent to submit a letter to city council to request action for possible changes. 2. COMMISSION-SPECIFIC BUSINESS (Discussion and Possible Action): a. Approval of the June 22nd meeting minutes; The motion to approve the minutes as drafted was made by Commissioner A. Coleman and seconded by Commissioner J. Meiners. The motion was approved on a unanimous vote of [8‐0‐0]. b. Liaison Reports: report from collaborative commissions from their most recent meeting Commissioner M. Henao-Robledo met with the downtown commission and discussed the proposed convention center expansion. Chairman D. Carroll met with the Joint Sustainability committee regarding revisions to the Climate Plan with joint stain committee about climate plan revision. 3. ANNOUNCEMENTS: a. Chair Announcements; b. Items from Commission Members; None; None; c. Items from City Staff; Working group scheduled for next Thursday, July 23rd, 2020; 14th and Guadalupe ADJOURNMENT at 4:25pm Page 2 of 2
DOWNTOWN COMMISSION MINUTES REGULAR MEETING WEDNESDAY, JULY 17, 2020 The Downtown Commission convened in a meeting on Wednesday, July 17, 2020 via videoconferencing. Downtown Commissioners in Attendance: Chair August Harris, Commissioner Christopher Lehman, Commissioner Andrew Harrison, Commissioner Megan Meisenbach, Commissioner Jim Schissler, Commissioner Joel Sher, Commissioner Meghan Skornia, Commissioner Melissa Henao-Robledo, Commissioner Cynthia Weatherby and Commissioner Kim Taylor Downtown Commissioners Not in Attendance: Vice Chair Jennifer Bristol, Commissioner David Gomez, Commissioner Chris Kanipe, Commissioner Sam Sargent City Staff in Attendance: Christine Maguire and Mona Sanchez, Economic Development Department 1. CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called the meeting to order at 10:00 a.m. 2. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL No citizens were signed up to speak. 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF THE JULY 17, 2020 MEETING MINUTES Commissioner Megan Meisenbach motioned to approve the July 17, 2020 meeting minutes with Commissioner Schissler’s second on a vote of 9-0 with Commissioner’s Sargent and Gomez off dais. 4. PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION DOWNTOWN COMMISSION REPRESENTATIVE Chair August Harris motioned to request that the Audit and Finance Committee approve changing Article 3, Section Ab of the Downtown Commission Bylaws to substitute a member of the Public Safety Commission for a member of the Music Commission with Commission Megan Meisenbach second on a vote of 6-0. 5. WORKING GROUPS B. Austin Core Transportation Plan (ACTP) Working Group No progress to report. 6. ITEMS FROM OTHER COMMISSIONERS - 1 - 7. No items from Commissioners. STAFF UPDATES There were no updates from staff. 8. POTENTIAL FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS o Impact of Past Housing Bonds: Affordable Units o Wayfinding Initiative Update o Small Cell Initiative / Downtown Installation o Shoal Creek Restoration o Palm School Future Recommendations o South Central Waterfront o Rezoning and Redevelopment of the Townlake YMCA o Overview of historic resources o Rainey Street Coalition and Proposed Future Development o Red Line Parkway and Potential Biking Pathway o Micro Mobility Ordinance o Pecan Streets Merchant Association and Activity on East Sixth Street o Downtown Resiliency o Congress Avenue Healthy Streets Initiative ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 10:48 a.m. 10. The minutes were approved on this the 16th day of September 2020 on Commissioner Meisenbach’s motion and Commissioner Schissler’s second on a vote of 9-0 with Commissioner Sargent and Commissioner Gomez off dais. - 2 -
Electric Utility Commission July 17, 2020 Minutes The Electric Utility Commission (EUC) convened a regularly scheduled meeting via videoconference/Webex. Meeting called to order by Chair Hopkins at 1:02p.m. Also present were Commissioners Boyle, Ferchill, Hadden, Reed, Trostle, Tuttle and Weldon. Commissioner Stone joined during the briefing. Commissioner Wray was absent and there is one vacancy. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES – Approve minutes of the June 8, 2020 regular meeting. Motion (Reed) to approve minutes; seconded (Weldon); passed on a vote of 8-0, with Commissioner Stone off the dais, Wray absent and one vacancy. NEW BUSINESS – CONSENT ( ) = Target Council Meeting Date; [ ] = RCA Type Motion (Ferchill) to recommend consent agenda (Items 2-6); seconded (Reed); passed on a vote of 8-0, with Commissioner Stone off the dais, Wray absent and one vacancy. 2. (7/30) [Purchasing] Authorize award and execution of a multi-term contract with Techline Inc, to provide network protector rebuild services, for up to five years for a total contract amount not to exceed $9,100,000. 3. (7/30) [Purchasing] Authorize an amendment to an existing contract with DirectApps, Inc. D/B/A Direct Technology, to provide continued maintenance, support and system upgrades to the workflow automation software solution for energy efficiency and solar rebate programs, for an increase in the amount of $1,920,000 and to extend the term by five years, for a revised total contract amount not to exceed $3,830,000. 4. (7/30) [Purchasing] Authorize negotiation and execution of a multi-term contract with J.D. Power, to provide customer satisfaction and benchmarking studies, for up to five years for a total contract amount not to exceed $506,500. 5. (7/30) [Purchasing] Authorize award of a multi-term contract with Priester-Mell & Nicholson Inc., to provide acrylic and polypropylene padlock meter seals, for up to five years for a total contract amount not to exceed $467,000. 6. (7/30) [Purchasing: Various depts; AE’s portion approximately $1.5M] Authorize award of two multi-term contracts with Texas Disposal Systems, Inc. and Balcones Recycling Inc., to provide trash, recycling, and organics collection services for City facilities, each for up to five years for total contract amounts not to exceed $7,500,000, divided between the contractors. STAFF BRIEFINGS & REPORTS 7. Presentation, discussion and possible action on Austin Energy’s Proposed FY21 Budget – provided by Joseph Gonzales, Finance Director. Motion (Reed) to recommend Austin Energy’s Proposed FY21 Budget; seconded Ferchill; passed on a vote of 8-0-1, with Commissioner Stone …
PUBLIC NOTICE OF A MEETING TAKE NOTICE OF A BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REGULAR BOARD MEETING OF THE HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN TO BE HELD AT Via Video Conference Call +1 (312) 757-3121 Access Code: 653-997-133 Austin, TX (512.477.4488) Thursday, July 16, 2020 12:00 PM CALL TO ORDER, ROLL CALL CERTIFICATION OF QUORUM CONSENT ITEMS ACTION ITEMS Citizens Communication (Note: There will be a three-minute time limitation) 1. Presentation, Discussion, and Possible Action regarding approval of the Board Minutes Summary for the June 18, 2020 Board Meeting 2. Update on HACA's actions related to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) and update on HACA's Resident and Client Support Center 3. Presentation, Discussion, and Possible Action regarding Resolution No. 02661: Update of Travel Policy, ratified effective Fiscal Year 2020 4. Presentation, Discussion, and Possible Action regarding Resolution No. 02662: Approval of updates to the Capitalization Policy 5. Presentation, Discussion, and Possible Action regarding Resolution No. 02663: Action Plan for Family Self-Sufficiency (FSS) Program for Project Based Rental Assistance (PBRA) 6. Presentation, Discussion, and Possible Action regarding Resolution No. 02659: Awarding a Contract for Agency Wide Ground Maintenance Services HACA-19-P-0234 7. Presentation, Discussion, and Possible Action on Resolution No. 02657 by the Board of Commissioners of the Housing Authority of the City of Austin (the “Authority”) approving resolution of Austin Affordable PFC, Inc. providing for the issuance of its Multifamily Housing Governmental Note (Franklin Park), Series 2020 (the “Note”) and to take such other actions necessary or convenient to facilitate the development of Franklin Park 8. Presentation, Discussion, and Possible Action on Resolution No. 02664: Resolution authorizing the Housing Authority of the City of Austin to take the following actions with regard to the Arbors at Tallwood Apartments (the “Development”) in Austin, Texas: (A) acquire the site of the Development; (B) lease the Development site to the owner of the Development; and (C) such other actions necessary or convenient to carry out this Resolution 9. Update on AAHC's acquisition and development programs EXECUTIVE SESSION The Board may go into Executive Session (close its meeting to the public) Pursuant to: a. 551.071, Texas Gov't Code, consultations with Attorney regarding legal advice, pending or contemplated litigation; or a settlement offer; b. 551.072, Texas Gov't Code, discussion about the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property; c. 551.074, Texas Gov't Code, discuss the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer …
Regular Meeting of the Environmental Commission July 15, 2020 at 3:00 P.M. Environmental Commission to be held July 15, 2020 with Social Distancing Modifications Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers must register in advance (day before the scheduled meeting, July 14, 2020 by noon). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the July 15, 2020 Environmental Commission Meeting, residents must: •Call or email the commission liaison at: Kaela Champlin (512) 974-3443 or Kaela.Champlin@austintexas.gov, no later than noon, (the day before the meeting). The information required is the speaker name, item number(s) they wish to speak on, whether they are for/against/neutral, and a telephone number or email address. •Once a request to speak has been called in or emailed to the board liaison, residents will receive either an email or phone call providing the telephone number to call on the day of the scheduled meeting. •Speakers must call in at least 15 minutes prior to meeting start in order to speak, late callers will not be accepted and will not be able to speak. •Speakers will be placed in a queue until their time to speak. •Handouts or other information may be emailed to Kaela.Champlin@austintexas.gov by noon the day before the scheduled meeting. This information will be provided to Board and Commission members in advance of the meeting. •Residents may watch the meeting here: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live 1 2. 3. Regular Meeting of the Environmental Commission July 15, 2020 3:00 P.M. To 4:30 P.M. VIA VIDEOCONFERENCING http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live COMMISSIONERS: Andrew Creel (D-1) Curtis Smith (D-2) Pam Thompson (D-3) Ryan Nill (D-4) Mary Ann Neely (D-5) Katie Coyne (D-6) Peggy Maceo (D-7) Linda Guerrero (D-9) Chair _________________________________________________________________________________ (Mayor) Vice Chair Wendy Gordon (D-10) Perry Bedford Kevin Ramberg (D-8) Secretary Agenda CALL TO ORDER 1. (5 minutes) APPROVAL OF MINUTES AND ACTION a. Approval of the June 17, 2020 Environmental Commission Meeting Minutes ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION a. Update on the Environmental Commission Annual Internal Review—Linda Guerrero, Environmental Commission Chair (5 minutes) PUBLIC HEARINGS AND POSSIBLE ACTION a. Name: Circuit of the Americas (COTA) Planned Unit Development, C814-2018-0122 Applicant: Michele Rogerson-Lynch Location: 9201 Circuit of the Americas (District 2) Watershed: Dry Creek East and Maha Creek Staff: Atha Phillips, Environmental Officer’s Office Request: To create a Planned Unit Development (PUD) Staff Recommendation: Staff recommended with conditions (30 …
Annual Internal Review This report covers the time period of 7/1/2018 to 6/30/2019 ___Environmental Commission____ (Official Name of Board or Commission) The Board/Commission mission statement (per the City Code) is: Per section 2-1-144(F) of the City Code, the Environmental Commission may: 1) review and analyze the policies relating to the environmental quality of the city; (2) act as an advisory board to the city council, the city manager, and the department in their efforts to oversee the protection and integrity of the natural environment; (3) promote growth management and land use planning, minimize degradation of water resources, protect downstream areas, and promote recreation opportunities and environmental awareness; and (4) advise and recommend on any issue which the commission determines necessary or advisable for the enhancement and stewardship of the urban forest both public and private. (G) The commission shall: (1) assist the city council, the city manager, and the department in studying, promoting and enforcing environmental protection policies to assure the health, safety, welfare and quality of life of all citizens within the City's incorporated boundaries as well as those within its extraterritorial jurisdiction where the boundaries apply; and (2) oversee the development and implementation of a comprehensive plan for the planting, maintenance, and replacement of trees in the City's jurisdiction, and revise the plan as necessary. When a portion of the plan has been developed and established, it shall be submitted to the city council for adoption before implementation. Annual Review and Work Plan Year 2019 Page 2 (H) The commission shall advise the city council, the city manager, and the department concerning policies, projects, and programs that affect the quality of life or have the potential to affect the environment, including those that relate to or affect: (1) water quality: (a) watershed protection; (b) urban runoff; (c) innovative wastewater treatment; (d) regional wastewater treatment; (e) improvement and protection of the Colorado River and the Edwards Aquifer; and (f) wastewater irrigation; (2) growth management and land use planning: (a) municipal utility district review; (b) capital improvement project review; and (c) the comprehensive plan; (3) construction controls for erosion and sedimentation; (4) City environmental policies regarding monitoring and enforcement; (5) solid waste disposal plan alternatives; (6) watershed protection: (a) flood control; (b) erosion control; (c) water quality; and (d) utility management; (7) roadway planning; (8) beautification; (9) recreation resources; (10) public education on environmental matters; (11) hazardous waste materials management; …
ITEM FOR ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION MEETING DATE: July 15, 2020 NAME & NUMBER OF PROJECT: PUD: Circuit of the Americas (COTA) C814-2018-0122 NAME OF APPLICANT OR ORGANIZATION: Michele Rogerson-Lynch LOCATION: 9201Circuit of the Americas COUNCIL DISTRICT: 2 WATERSHED: Dry Creek East and Maha Creek REQUEST: To create a Planned Unit Development (PUD) STAFF RECOMMENDATION: RECOMMENDED CONDITIONS: Staff recommended with conditions 1. Water quality for all new development shall consist of 100% green storm water infrastructure 2. Impervious cover limited to 68% 3. Dedicate 11.38 gross acres of parkland 4. Provide 298 acres of Open Space 5. Restore 14.36 acres of wetlands 6. Re-permit and construct US Army Corps of Engineers creek restoration 7. Install 400 native trees minimum size 2" caliper and water trees for establishment. Trees shall not count towards any other landscape requirement 8. Provide .88 acres of water quality treatment to mitigate asphalt trail 9. Restore vegetation along asphalt trail per Sheet 9 10. Requirements outlined in conditions #5, #6, #7, #8, and #9 shall be constructed with the first site plan requiring a building permit and only a site plan for the recreation fields associated with PA 4 shall proceed these requirements Circuit of the Americas (COTA) C814-2018-0122 Atha Phillips, Environmental Program Coordinator Environmental Officer’s Office Downtown Austin Site Location Austin ETJ Austin City Limits Edwards Aquifer Recharge Zone Edwards Aquifer Contributing Zone North HWY 71 ABIA Site Location North Site Location North Site Data: • 1153 acres • Full-Purpose Jurisdiction • Watersheds: Dry Creek East and Maha Creek • Council District: 2 Critical Water Quality Zone Wetlands (typical) 100-year Floodplain Project History: • Resolution 201220629-002: Allowed the City Manager to negotiate and execute an agreement with Circuit of the Americas • On July 31, 2011, the City entered into an agreement with Circuit of the Americas • The agreement had several requirements that have been tracked by the Economic Development Department. Some of the requirements include: • Air quality and emissions standards • Recycling program • Transportation management strategies • Renewable energy requirements • Land preservation and restoration • Locate a 5-acre community garden • Follow Environmental Board recommendations • Plant at least 800 trees • Protect existing wetlands and critical environmental features • Buildings shall meet AEGB 2-star rating or LEED Silver Environmental Board recommendations: Comply with commercial landscape standards Comply with parking lot shading requirements Investigate the restoration of riparian of Dry Creek Demonstrate …
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET CASE: C814-2018-0122 DISTRICT AREA: 2 ADDRESS: 9201 Circuit of the Americas Boulevard ZONING FROM: I-RR TO: PUD SITE AREA: 1,153 acres PROPERTY OWNER: Circuit of the Americas, LLC AGENT: Metcalfe Wolff Stuart & Williams, LLP (Michele Rogerson Lynch) Big Red Dog Engineering/Consulting (Bailey Harrington) CASE MANAGER: Sherri Sirwaitis PHONE: 512-974-3057 sherri.sirwaitis@austintexas.gov STAFF RECOMMENDATION: The staff recommendation is to approve the Circuit of the Americas Planned Unit Development (PUD) subject to the following conditions: 1. The conditions of the PUD shall be established in - a) b) c) the proposed Land Use Plan (Exhibit F) that includes a breakdown of: the planning area layout and size/acreages, the open space chart and the land use summary chart the Site Development Regulations, Tables and Notes (Exhibit G) that includes the parking and off-street loading requirements, the site development regulations per planning area and specific development notes the Zoning Use Summary Table (Exhibit E), which lists the permitted, not permitted and conditional land uses by planning area 2. The PUD shall comply with the Environmental staff recommendations that include: a) Water quality for all new development shall consist of 100% green storm water infrastructure b) Impervious cover limited to 68% c) Dedicate 11.38 gross acres of parkland d) Provide 298 acres of Open Space e) Restore 14.36 acres of wetlands f) Re-permit and construct US Army Corps of Engineers creek restoration g) Install 400 native trees minimum size 2" caliper and water trees for establishment. Trees shall not count towards any other landscape requirement h) Provide .88 acres of water quality treatment to mitigate asphalt trail i) Restore vegetation along asphalt trail per Exhibit L j) Requirements outlined in conditions e), f), g), h), and i) shall be constructed with the first site plan requiring a building permit and only a site plan for the recreation fields associated with PA 4 shall proceed these requirements. C814-2018-0122 Page 2 k) The development of the PUD shall comply with the conditions stipulated in the Parks and Open Space Plan (Exhibit I). 3. The development of the PUD site will be subject to the attached TIA memorandum from the Austin Transportation Department (ATD) dated June 19, 2020 – Exhibit P. The TIA memo limits the site development to uses and intensities that will not exceed or vary from the projected traffic conditions assumed in the final TIA [prepared by WGI, dated June 18, …
PERSIMMONS 7051 MEADOW LAKE BOULEVARD AUSTIN, TEXAS 78744 SP-2018-0579C.SH Jonathan Garner Environmental Program Coordinator Development Services Department PROPERTY DATA • 14.65 acres (gross site area) • Full-purpose Jurisdiction • Council District 2 • Desired Development Zone • Onion Creek Watershed (Suburban classification) • Not located over Edwards Aquifer Recharge Zone • Current code regulations apply 2 Persimmons SP-2018-0579C.SH Site Location Austin ETJ Austin City Limits Edwards Aquifer Recharge Zone Edwards Aquifer Contributing Zone 3 VICINITY EXHIBIT 4 AERIAL EXHIBIT 5 EXISTING CONDITIONS 6 PROPOSED SITE PLAN • 18 buildings, 126 SMART Housing units; • Proposed 33% impervious cover (gross site area); • All proposed impervious cover is on slopes 0-15%. 7 VARIANCE REQUEST 2. To allow cut over four feet on slopes in excess of 15 percent [LDC 25-8-341] 8 PROPOSED SITE PLAN Area of site plan requesting variance 9 SLOPE EXHIBIT CUT EXHIBIT Max. 12.5 feet of cut 10 DETENTION POND ENLARGEMENT POND SECTION Max. 12.5 feet of cut 11 FINDINGS OF FACT (LDC 25-8-41) 12 FINDINGS OF FACT (LDC 25-8-41) • 1: The requirement will deprive the applicant of a privilege available to owners of similarly situated property with approximately contemporaneous development subject to similar code requirements. • Staff determination: Yes. The project proposes a multi-family, affordable housing project in an area conducive to such a development. All of the proposed impervious cover with this project is situated on the portion of the property within the 0-15 percent slope category. The proposed water quality and detention pond are required by the Land Development Code, and the project intends to incorporate an amphitheater amenity into the design of the detention pond in order to foster community engagement by hosting events for the multi-family development. 13 FINDINGS OF FACT (LDC 25-8-41) • 2a: The variance is not necessitated by the scale, layout, construction method, or other design decision made by the applicant, unless the design decision provides greater overall environmental protection than is achievable without the variance: • Staff determination: Yes. The proposed layout provides greater overall environmental protection by achieving the following: • All of the proposed cut is located outside the 500-year floodplain; • No Protected Class trees (>19” diameter) will be removed for the construction of the ponds; • The pond design will make a vertical cut in the slopes and reinforce the cut side with a concrete trapezoidal wall with stone veneer; and, • The pond …
ITEM FOR ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION AGENDA COMMISSION MEETING DATE: July 15, 2020 NAME & NUMBER OF PROJECT: NAME OF APPLICANT OR ORGANIZATION: LOCATION: Persimmons (SP-2018-0579C.SH) Mike Mullone, Dunaway & Associates 7051 Meadow Lake Boulevard, Austin, TX 78744 COUNCIL DISTRICT: District #2 ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW STAFF: Jonathan Garner, Environmental Program Coordinator, Development Services Department, (512) 974-1665, Jonathan.Garner@austintexas.gov WATERSHED: REQUEST: Onion Creek Watershed, Suburban Watershed Classification, Desired Development Zone Variance request is as follows: Request to vary from LDC 25-8-341 to allow cut of more than four feet on slopes in excess of 15 percent gradient. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends this variance, having determined the findings of fact to have been met. STAFF CONDITION: Revegetate the top and backside of the detention pond berm with native, deep-rooted bunch grasses, and provide additional tree protection for trees 4-8” in diameter located along the steeper slopes. Staff Findings of Fact Variance to LDC 25-8-341 Development Services Department Staff Recommendations Concerning Required Findings Project Name: Ordinance Standard: Watershed Protection Ordinance Variance Request: Persimmons (SP-2018-0579C.SH) Request to vary from LDC 25-8-341 to allow cut of more than four feet on slopes in excess of 15 percent gradient. Include an explanation with each applicable finding of fact. A. Land Use Commission variance determinations from Chapter 25-8-41 of the City Code: 1. The requirement will deprive the applicant of a privilege available to owners of similarly situated property with approximately contemporaneous development subject to similar code requirements. Yes. The project proposes a multi-family, affordable housing project in an area conducive to such a development. All along the East William Cannon Dr. corridor, there are a number of multi-family developments that are constructed on slopes within the 0-15 percent category. All of the proposed impervious cover with this project is similarly situated on the portion of the property within the 0-15 percent slope category. The proposed water quality and detention pond are required by the Land Development Code, and the project intends to incorporate an amphitheater amenity into the design of the detention pond in order to foster community engagement by hosting events for the multi-family development. 2. The variance: a) Is not necessitated by the scale, layout, construction method, or other design decision made by the applicant, unless the design decision provides greater overall environmental protection than is achievable without the variance; Yes. The variance request is necessitated by the layout of the site plan, but to the degree that …
ITEM FOR ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION AGENDA COMMISSION MEETING DATE: 07/15/2020 NAME & NUMBER OF PROJECT: 3002 Scenic Drive Boat Dock Replacement SP-2020-1025D NAME OF APPLICANT OR ORGANIZATION: Rick Rasberry, Lake Austin Boat Docks and Shoreline Permits LOCATION: 3002 Scenic Drive, Austin, TX 78703 COUNCIL DISTRICT: District 10 PROJECT FILING DATE: ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW STAFF: WATERSHED: REQUEST: Dec 27, 2019 Radmon Rice, Environmental Scientist; Watershed Protection Department, 512.974.3429, radmon.rice@austintexas.gov Lake Austin watershed, Water Supply Rural Variance request is as follows: Request to vary from LDC 25-8-281(C)(2)(b) to allow the construction within 150-foot of a Critical Environmental Feature (CEF). STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends this variance, having determined the findings of fact to have been met. STAFF CONDITIONS: All construction activities to be completed by barge. Staff Findings of Fact Watershed Protection Department Staff Recommendations Concerning Required Findings Project Name & Case Number: 3002 Scenic Dr Boat Dock Replacement SP-2020-1025D Ordinance Standard: Watershed Protection Ordinance Variance Request: LDC 25-8-281(C)(2)(b) - To allow construction within 150 feet of a Rimrock and Seep Critical Environmental Features (CEF) . Include an explanation with each applicable finding of fact. A. Land Use Commission variance determinations from Chapter 25-8-41 of the City Code: 1. The requirement will deprive the applicant of a privilege available to owners of similarly situated property with approximately contemporaneous development subject to similar code requirements. Yes. A variance from 25-8-281(C)(2)(b) allowing for construction of a boat dock, shoreline access, and stabilization, has been granted for similarly situated properties with approximately contemporaneous development subject to similar code. 2. The variance: a) Is not necessitated by the scale, layout, construction method, or other design decision made by the applicant, unless the design decision provides greater overall environmental protection than is achievable without the variance; Yes. An existing noncompliant boat dock is proposed to be brought into compliance. No disturbance of the rimrock or seep CEF is proposed, all proposed construction activities are to occur downgradient of the rimrock/seep CEFs, and construction is to occur from the lakeside by barge. The proposed construction to be performed from a barge provides greater overall environmental protection. Additionally, the applicant is providing wetland plantings along the shoreline that will reduce shoreline erosion and sediment-laden surface runoff from discharging into the lake. b) Is the minimum deviation from the code requirement necessary to allow a reasonable use of the property; Yes. The variance is the minimum deviation from the code requirement to allow …
3002 SCENIC DRIVE – BOAT DOCK REPLACEMENT SP-2020-1025D Radmon Rice Hydrogeologic Reviewer Watershed Protection Department PROPERTY DATA • LAKE AUSTIN WATERSHED • WATER SUPPLY RURAL CLASSIFICATION • CRITICAL ENVIRONMENTAL FEATURES ON SITE • COUNCIL DISTRICT 10 BACKGROUND • • • • BOAT DOCK ON THE LAKE NEAR RIMROCK AND SEEP BRINGING EXISTING NON-COMPLIANT DOCK INTO COMPLIANCE ADDING SECOND STORY CODE REFERENCE •TITLE 25 – LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE, CHAPTER 25-8-281(C)(2)(B). VARIANCE REQUEST REQUEST TO VARY FROM LDC 25-8- 281(C)(2)(B) TO ALLOW CONSTRUCTION WITHIN 150-FOOT OF CRITICAL ENVIRONMENTAL FEATURE (CEF) BUFFERS. SEEP VARIANCE RECOMMENDATION FINDING OF FACTS HAVE BEEN MET. STAFF RECOMMENDS THE APPROVAL OF THIS VARIANCE WITH THE CONDITION THAT ALL CONSTRUCTION BE COMPLETED BY BARGE. QUESTIONS?
SPECIAL MEETING OF THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION (CDC) July 15, 2020, 3:00 pm The Community Development Commission meeting to be held on July 15, 2020 with Social Distancing Modifications. Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers must register in advance (by noon, July 14, 2020). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the July 15, 2020 Community Development Commission meeting, residents must: •Call or email the board liaison at 512-974-3144 or angela.sommers@austintexas.gov no later than noon, July 14, 2020. The information required is the speaker name, item number(s) they wish to speak on, whether they are for/against/neutral, and a telephone number or email address. •Once a request to speak has been called in or emailed to the board liaison, residents will receive either an email or phone call providing the telephone number to call on the day of the scheduled meeting. •Speakers must call in at least 15 minutes prior to meeting start in order to speak, late callers will not be accepted and will not be able to speak. •Speakers will be placed in a queue until their time to speak. •Handouts or other information may be emailed to angela.sommmers@austintexas.gov by noon, July 14, 2020. This information will be provided to Board and Commission members in advance of the meeting. •If this meeting is broadcast live, residents may watch the meeting here: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION (CDC) July 15, 2020, 3:00 pm SPECIAL CALLED MEETING VIA VIDEOCONFERENCING CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS Joe Deshotel, Chair Public Sector Appointee Raymond Young Public Sector Appointee Amit Motwani Public Sector Appointee Heidi Sloan Public Sector Appointee Fisayo Fadelu Public Sector Appointee Shavone Otero Private Sector Appointee Karen Paup Private Sector Appointee VACANT Rosewood-Zaragosa/Blackland Bertha Delgado East Austin Michael Tolliver Colony Park Tandera Louie, Vice Chair North Austin Julia Woods South Austin Alberto Mejia Dove Springs Please visit https://austintexas.gov/cdc for more information about the Community Development Commission. Purpose: The purpose of the board is to advise the Council in the development and implementation of programs designed to serve the poor and the community at large with an emphasis on federally funded programs. Cesar Acosta St. John’s Madra Mays Montopolis 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 …
Special Meeting of the Austin-Travis County Food Policy Board July 15, 2020 Meeting of the Austin-Travis County Food Policy Board to be held July 15, 2020 with Social Distancing Modifications Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers must register in advance by July 14, 2020 at noon. All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the July 15th Austin-Travis County Food Policy Board Meeting, residents must: •Call or email the board liaison, Samantha Night, at Samantha.Night@austintexas.gov no later than noon on Tuesday, July 14th. The information required is the speaker name, item number(s) they wish to speak on, whether they are for/against/neutral, and a telephone number or email address. •Once a request to speak has been called in or emailed to the board liaison, residents will receive either an email or phone call providing the telephone number to call on the day of the scheduled meeting. •Speakers must call in at least 15 minutes prior to meeting start in order to speak, late callers will not be accepted and will not be able to speak. •Speakers will be placed in a queue until their time to speak. •Handouts or other information may be emailed to Samantha.Night@austintexas.gov by Noon the day before the scheduled meeting. This information will be provided to Board and Commission members in advance of the meeting. AUSTIN-TRAVIS COUNTY FOOD POLICY BOARD WEDNESDAY, JULY 15TH FROM 10:00 TO 11:30 AM VIA VIDEOCONFERENCING CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Karen Magid, Chair Andrea Abel Ellen Sweets Ryan Rosshirt Emily Nicola CALL TO ORDER Kara Prior, Vice Chair Felipe Camacho Kacey Hanson Sharon Mays Joi Chevalier AGENDA 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM JUNE MEETING 2. STAFF BRIEFINGS a. Office of Sustainability: Update on COA Small Business and Nonprofit grant programs 3. OLD BUSINESS a. Board Infrastructure & Protocol i. Review Board Members’ meetings with City and County Officials b. Board vacancies and appointments 4. NEW BUSINESS a. Board Annual Report and responsibilities i. Discuss annual strategic planning meeting ii. Discuss vote and take possible action on Board Chair and Vice-Chair Positions b. Update on Community Climate Plan Revision c. Working Group Briefings and Recommendations i. Build Opportunities for Food Entrepreneurs ii. Support Farms & Farmers iii. Healthy Food Access to All Communities iv. COVID-19 Food System Response d. Review of Board Member Assignments 6. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT …
Special Meeting of the Bond Oversight Commission July 15, 2020 at 1:00 p.m. Bond Oversight Commission to be held July 15, 2020 with Social Distancing Modifications Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers must register in advance (July 14, 2020 by Noon). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the July 15, 2020 Bond Oversight Commission Meeting, residents must: •Call or email the board liaison at: Megan Bell (512) 974-2532 or megan.bell@austintexas.gov no later than noon, (the day before the meeting). The information required is the speaker name, item number(s) they wish to speak on, whether they are for/against/neutral, and a telephone number or email address. •Once a request to speak has been called in or emailed to the board liaison, residents will receive either an email or phone call providing the telephone number to call on the day of the scheduled meeting. •Speakers must call in at least 15 minutes prior to meeting start in order to speak, late callers will not be accepted and will not be able to speak. •Speakers will be placed in a queue until their time to speak. •Handouts or other information may be emailed to megan.bell@austintexas.gov by Noon the day before the scheduled meeting. This information will be provided to Board and Commission members in advance of the meeting. •If this meeting is broadcast live, residents may watch the meeting here: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live SPECIAL MEETING OF THE BOND OVERSIGHT COMMISSION JULY 15, 2020, 1:00 P.M. to 2:30 P.M. VIA VIDEOCONFERENCING CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Santiago Rodriguez, Chair Sumit DasGupta, Vice Chair Sarah Cook Brennan Griffin John Mcnabb Wolfgang Niedert CALL TO ORDER Claire O’Neal Jay Sands Reedy Spigner III Roy Waley CJ Zhao AGENDA 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a. Approval of the minutes from the June 12, 2020 Bond Oversight Commission special meeting 2. STAFF BRIEFINGS a. Staff update on the 2012, 2016, and 2018 Mobility Bond Programs and Projects b. Staff update from Small and Minority Business Resources 3. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION a. 2020 Annual Report for the Bond Oversight Commission 4. 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, …
Regular Meeting of the Water and Wastewater Commission July 15, 2020 Water and Wastewater Commission to be held Wednesday, July 15, 2020 with Social Distancing Modifications Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers must register in advance by Tuesday, July 14, 2020 at Noon. All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the July 15, 2020 Water and Wastewater Commission Meeting, residents must: •Call or email the board liaison at (512) 972-0115 or Blanca.Madriz@austintexas.gov no later than noon, Tuesday, July 14, 2020. The information required is the speaker name, item number(s) they wish to speak on, whether they are for/against/neutral, and a telephone number or email address. •Once a request to speak has been called in or emailed to the board liaison, residents will receive either an email or phone call providing the telephone number to call on the day of the scheduled meeting. •Speakers must call in at least 15 minutes prior to meeting start in order to speak, late callers will not be accepted and will not be able to speak. •Speakers will be placed in a queue until their time to speak. •Handouts or other information may be emailed to Blanca.Madriz@austintexas.gov by Noon, Tuesday, July 14, 2020. This information will be provided to Board and Commission members in advance of the meeting. •If this meeting is broadcast live, residents may watch the meeting here: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch- atxn-live Water and Wastewater Commission July 15, 2020 – 1:00 PM VIA VIDEOCONFERENCING http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live For more information go to: http://www.austintexas.gov/wwc Commissioners: William Moriarty, (Mayor) Chien Lee, Chair (District 4) Jesse Penn (District 1) Nhat Ho (District 2) Travis Michel (District 3) CALL TO ORDER A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Christianne Castleberry, Vice Chair (District 5) Grant Fisher (District 9) Mia Parton (District 6) Vacant (District 7) Susan Turrieta (District 10) Christy Williams (District 8) Approval of minutes from the June 8, 2020 Water & Wastewater Commission Special Called Meeting. B. ITEMS FOR COMMISSION’S REVIEW AND RECOMMENDATION FOR APPROVAL TO CITY COUNCIL 1. Recommend approval to award two multi-term contracts with Texas Disposal Systems, Inc. and Balcones Recycling Inc., to provide trash, recycling, and organics collection services for City facilities, each for up to five years for total contract amounts not to exceed $7,500,000, divided between the contractors. Austin Water’s requested authorization is $480,000. 2. Recommend approval to award …
