COMMISSION ON VETERANS AFFAIRS REGULAR MEETING Wednesday, January 15, 2020 at 7:00 p.m. City Hall Executive Session Room 1027 301 West Second Street Austin, TX 78701 AGENDA COMMISSION MEMBERS: Jason Denny (Chair) Ann Kitchen (5) Josephine Hinds – Jimmy Flannigan: (6) Pete Salazar (Vice Chair) Leslie Pool: (7) Adrenne Mendoza – Delia Garza: (2) Alfred Bingham –Natasha Harper-Madison: (1) Manuel Jimenez – Sabino Renteria: (3) Elisabeth Collura-Rosenberg – Kathie Tovo: (9) Thomas Just – Paige Ellis: (8) Chris Ehlinger – Alison Alter: (10) Doris Williams – Mayor Steve Adler Vacant – Greg Casar CALL TO ORDER 1. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION The speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address items not posted on the agenda. 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Discussion and possible action regarding approval of the minutes from the Commission on Veterans Affairs Regular meetings on September 18, 2019 and November 20, 2019. 3. OLD BUSINESS a) Update on Veterans Park from the City of Austin Parks and Recreation Department ( Sponsors: Jason Denny, Pete Salazar) b) Finalize and vote on the final language of the recommendation to create a Department of Veterans and Military Affairs (Sponsors: Thomas Just, Jason Denny) c) Discussion on providing further guidance on Veteran Courts referral policy (Sponsors: Thomas Just, Jason Denny) 1 d) Discussion on proposed TAP (Transition Assistance Program) pilot program (Sponsors: Thomas Just, Jason Denny) e) Discussion on providing further guidance on Veteran Court referral policy (Sponsors: Thomas Just, Jason Denny) f) Nominations and elections of new officers 4. NEW BUSINESS a) Presentation and discussion by Sam Haytham from Kiro Action on possible solution on homelessness. (Sponsors: Pete Salazar, Manuel Jimenez) b) Discussion and proposal to draft letter to AISD school officials regarding Veterans Day Parade. (Sponsors: Jason Denny, Pete Salazar) c) Discussion and possible action on any applicable changes to the current bylaws 5. STAFF UPDATES 6. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair access. If requiring Sign Language Interpreters or alternative formats, please give notice at least 2 days (48 Hours) before the meeting date. Please call Tina Lee at the Veterans Program Department at 512-974-3306 or Tina.Lee@austintexas.gov for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. …
HIV PLANNING COUNCIL ALLOCATIONS COMMITTEE Wednesday, January 15, 2020, 6:00 P.M. City Hall/ Conference Room 1029 301 West 2nd Street Austin, Texas ALLOCATIONS COMMITTEE MEMBERS: Committee Chair-Barry Waller, Adriana Neves, Brooks Wood, Dale Thele, Jonathan Wells, Juan Troy, Mattyna Stephens, Michael Everett, Samuel Goings, Tara Scarbrough and Taylor Stockett AGENDA CALL TO ORDER CITIZEN COMMUNICATION a. Speakers who have submitted a completed Citizen Communication card prior to Citizen Communication being called will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. Speakers on specific agenda items will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns at the time that item is called. 1. CERTIFICATION OF QUORUM 2. INTRODUCTION/ANNOUNCEMENTS 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 4. PROPOSED COUNIL REALIGNMENT 5. 2020 NATIONAL RYAN WHITE CONFERENCE ON HIV CARE & TREATMENT 6. PLANNING COUNCIL STAFF REPORT 7. ADMINISTRATIVE AGENT PART A EXPENDITURE AND VARIANCE REPORT ADJOURNMENT Indicative of action items 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. TTY users’ route through Relay Texas at 711. For More Information on the HIV Planning Council, Allocations Committee, please contact Hailey de Anda at (512) 972-5862.
3. 4. 5. 6. Environmental Commission Regular Meeting January 15, 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) 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 Ryan Nill (D-4) Kevin Ramberg (D-8) Secretary _________________________________________________________________________________ 1. 2. 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. Buying and selling ecosystem services, Jim Blackburn, Professor in the Practice of Environmental Law, Rice University (15 minutes) APPROVAL OF MINUTES AND ACTION a. Approve the minutes of the regular Environmental Commission meeting of December 4, 2019 ENVIRONMENTAL OFFICER’S UPDATE ON PAST COMMISSION ACTIONS AND REPORT ON ITEMS OF INTEREST a. Update on Ventura at Parmer Lane, SP-2018-0564D (5 minutes) b. Discussion on 218 S. Lamar PUD (C814-2018-0121) (5 minutes) (5 minutes) STAFF BRIEFINGS* a. None 1 7. 8. ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION a. Development Assessment Briefing on 614 South 1st Street Planned Unit Development, CD- 2019-0006—Kate Clark, Senior Planner, Planning and Zoning Department 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 (PCA) to allow for the construction of a mixed- use development with a residential component Staff Recommendation: Staff recommended with conditions (30 minutes) b. Name: Austin Green PUD, C814-2018-0154 Applicant: Steven Spears, Groundwork Location: 11600-12337 Harold Green Road (2-mile ETJ, will be District 2 once PUD is approved) Staff: Atha Phillips, Environmental Officer’s Office Watershed: Colorado River Basin and Elm Creek Watershed, Suburban Watershed Classification, Desired Development Zone Request: To create a new Planned Unit Development (PUD) Staff Recommendation: Staff recommended with conditions (1 hour) 9. COMMITTEE REPORTS a. Urban Growth Policy and Water Quality Protection Committee – Pam Thompson, Kevin Ramberg, Mary Ann Neely, Curtis Smith, and Perry Bedford b. Urban Forestry Committee – Peggy Maceo, Pam Thompson, Linda Guerrero, and Mary Ann Neely Ann Neely c. Report on the Joint Sustainability Committee – Katie Coyne d. Report on the Balcones Canyonlands Conservation Plan …
3. 4. 5. 6. Environmental Commission Regular Meeting January 15, 2020 at 6:00 P.M. City Hall Council Chambers, 301 W. 2nd Street Austin, Texas 78701 Revised Agenda COMMISSIONERS: Andrew Creel (D-1) Curtis Smith (D-2) Pam Thompson (D-3) 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 Ryan Nill (D-4) Kevin Ramberg (D-8) Secretary _________________________________________________________________________________ 1. 2. 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. Buying and selling ecosystem services, Jim Blackburn, Professor in the Practice of Environmental Law, Rice University (15 minutes) APPROVAL OF MINUTES AND ACTION a. Approve the minutes of the regular Environmental Commission meeting of December 4, 2019 ENVIRONMENTAL OFFICER’S UPDATE ON PAST COMMISSION ACTIONS AND REPORT ON ITEMS OF INTEREST a. Update on Ventura at Parmer Lane, SP-2018-0564D (5 minutes) b. Discussion on 218 S. Lamar PUD (C814-2018-0121) (5 minutes) (5 minutes) STAFF BRIEFINGS* a. None 1 7. 8. ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION a. Development Assessment Briefing on 614 South 1st Street Planned Unit Development, CD- 2019-0006—Kate Clark, Senior Planner, Planning and Zoning Department 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 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. This action concerns land located in the Barton Springs zone. Staff Recommendation: Staff recommended with conditions (30 minutes) b. Name: Austin Green PUD, C814-2018-0154 Applicant: Steven Spears, Groundwork Location: 11600-12337 Harold Green Road (2-mile ETJ, will be District 2 once PUD is approved) Staff: Atha Phillips, Environmental Officer’s Office Watershed: Colorado River Basin and Elm Creek Watershed, Suburban Watershed Classification, Desired Development Zone Request: To create a new Planned Unit Development (PUD) Staff Recommendation: Staff recommended with conditions (1 hour) 9. COMMITTEE REPORTS a. Urban Growth Policy and Water Quality Protection Committee – Pam Thompson, Kevin Ramberg, Mary Ann Neely, Curtis Smith, …
ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION MOTION 20200115 008b Date: January 15, 2020 Subject: Austin Green Planned Unit Development, C814-2018-0154 Motion by: Katie Coyne Seconded by: Mary Ann Neely RATIONALE: WHEREAS, increased development pressure to the City’s east will make it even more vital to develop in environmentally sensitive ways; WHEREAS, the site is identified in Imagine Austin as a Town Center; WHEREAS, the applicant is committed to dedicating over 858.22 acres, approximately 40% of the site, as parkland or open space; WHEREAS, the applicant is committed to meeting existing code or in most cases, exceeding Planned Unit Development (PUD) superiority requirements; WHEREAS, the applicant is requesting approval to create a new PUD with superior environmental design; WHEREAS, the applicant is committed to restoring previously industrial land to functioning riparian and open space assets; and WHEREAS, City of Austin Staff recommends the approval with conditions outlined below. THEREFORE, approval of the requested PUD creation with the ongoing commitment of the applicant to meet superiority elements outlined in the meeting backup, and with the following conditions: Environmental Commission Conditions: 1. That the applicant continue to work with and get approval from the Watershed Protection department for a land management and maintenance plan for parkland, open space, riparian zones, green infrastructure features, and other environmentally sensitive areas on site to ensure the long-term environmental function of the landscapes; and, that the applicant commit to this plan in the long-term. 2. Explore carbon capture credits and other mitigation banking that may encourage climate action / carbon 3. 858.22 (40%) acres of public open space and parkland, which includes approximately three miles of Colorado sequestration efforts regionally. River frontage shall be provided. 1 4. Open space areas shall be restored with appropriate native vegetation outlined in the PUD. 5. Parks and open space areas shall utilize reclaimed water for irrigation. 6. 65% of stormwater shall be treated by dispersed green stormwater infrastructure which includes bio- filtration, rain gardens, and vegetated filter strips. 7. 77 acres of off-site drainage area shall be treated. 8. The project shall provide approximately 50 million cubic feet of additional storage volume for the watershed through a series of on-site retention ponds. Approximately 100 million cubic feet of additional storage volume shall be provided beyond the minimum required for on and off-site flows through three (3) on-site regional retention ponds for the Elm Creek watershed. The proposed 450-acre retention ponds will remove approximately 238 …
COMMON VARIANCE REQUESTS & LOGICAL METHODS FOR THEIR EVALUATION Requirements Intent Mitigation Measures/Conditions Typical Examples Variance Request 1. Cut & Fill • Max 4 feet cut & fill allowed (except unlimited under buildings or within ROW) • Must restore & stabilize cut & fill areas • Up to 8 ft. administrative variance allowed in DDZ if not located on a slope gradient >15% or <100 feet of classified waterway • Administrative variances given for stormwater facilities (e.g., flood & WQ structural controls) • Maintain slope stability • Prevent loss of site character • Minimize site disturbance • Protect surface & groundwater quality by minimizing sediment discharges • Structural containment (retaining walls) • Restoration and revegetation • Terracing • Increased setback from significant features • Pervious pavers for sidewalks • For fill, provide enhanced erosion & sedimentation • Roadways • Driveways • Parking • Level Building Slab • Floodplain & Drainage Modifications 2. Construction on Steep Slopes • Maintain slope stability • Protect fragile environments • Prevent concentration of runoff • Reduce erosion & sedimentation • No roadway or driveway on slope >15% unless necessary for primary access to >2 acres with gradient of <15% or building sites for at least 5 residential units • No buildings/parking structures on slope >25% or parking areas on slope >15% • Building/parking structure OK on slope 15-25% if terraced, vegetation restored, <10% footprint on slopes >15% controls (e.g., Jersey barriers immediately downslope of silt fence to provide silt fence stability and robustness) • Reduced footprint of disturbance • Preserve trees and/or natural areas not already required to preserve • Apply Landscaping Ordinance for projects in the ETJ • When not otherwise required, geologist oversees excavation of project and cut/fill areas • Increased tree mitigation inches • Structural containment (retaining walls) – REQUIRED condition if slope exceeds 33% (3:1 slope) • Restoration & revegetation • Terracing • Enhanced erosion & sedimentation controls: o Place temporary erosion basins off-line unless designed as a dam (i.e., not located in natural draws/channels) o Require site plan to phase clearing & grading, with o Require spoils to be hauled off-site or stored away temporary stabilization from concentrated flow o Require more robust perimeter controls (e.g. filter fabric-encased gabions); superior to silt fencing o Require Jersey barriers immediately downslope of silt fence to provide silt fence stability • Preserve trees and/or natural areas not already required to preserve • Meet …
BRIEFING SUMMARY SHEET DEVELOPMENT ASSESSMENT CASE NUMBER: CD-2019-0006 – 614 S. 1st Street PUD REQUEST: Presentation of a Development Assessment Report for the 614 South 1st Street Planned Unit Development (PUD), located at 614 South 1st Street, within the East Bouldin Creek Watershed. DISTRICT AREA: 9 DEPARTMENT COMMENTS: The applicant has submitted a development assessment for a proposed 8.185-acre multifamily development to be known as the 614 S. 1st Street PUD. It is located on the west side of South 1st Street with East Bouldin Creek as its western and northern most boundaries, see Exhibit A: Zoning Map and Exhibit B: Aerial Map. The property is located within the East Bouldin Creek Watershed, which is classified as an Urban Watershed. The proposed PUD is in an area that includes 100-year floodplain, stream buffers (critical water quality zones and erosion hazard zones) and due to its proximity to East Bouldin Creek, the possibility of critical environmental features (CEFs). CEFs were not identified within the development assessment application but have been requested to be shown if present on the PUD application. The applicant’s proposed PUD consists of up to 550 residential units (apartments) with underground parking and a maximum building height of 120’. The proposed project will be more compact than the existing development on site (Timbercreek Apartments), reducing and removing impervious cover currently located in environmentally sensitive areas. Vehicular access to the PUD will be from South 1st Street through an existing access easement agreement with the neighboring apartment property to the south. On the Imagine Austin Growth Concept Map, this site abuts the South Central Waterfront District and is along an Imagine Austin Activity Corridor (South 1st Street). The applicant is current working with the Austin Transportation Department (ATD) on potential roadway improvements on S. 1st Street (new signal, pedestrian hybrid beacon, etc.) at the project’s driveway per the Austin Strategic Mobility Plan (ASMP) for additional protection to cyclists and pedestrians crossing the street. The applicant has stated in their application materials that the project will meet or exceed all applicable Tier One requirements, and several Tier Two items (water quality, drainage, restoration, art, community amenities, transportation, affordable housing, accessibility and local small business). By meeting or exceeding these items, the applicant has stated the proposed PUD will result in a superior development compared to that which could be developed under conventional zoning standards, see Exhibit C: Letter from Agent …
ITEM FOR ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION AGENDA COMMISSION MEETING DATE: NAME & NUMBER OF PROJECT: January 15, 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 (PCA) to allow for the construction of a mixed-use development with a residential component. Staff recommended with 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. Lantana Project Consent Agreement (PCA) Briefing to the Environmental Commission Atha Phillips Environmental Officer’s Office January 15, 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 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 Data: • Williamson Creek Watershed • Barton Springs Zone • Drinking Water Protection Zone • Contributing Zone • 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 residential or multi-family Staff Recommendation Recommended with the following 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. Questions? Contact Information: Atha Phillips Environmental Officer’s Office (512) 974-2132 Atha.Phillips@austintexas.gov
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET DISTRICT: Contiguous to District 2 TO: PUD CASE: C814-2018-0154 – Austin Green ZONING FROM: DR; Unzoned ADDRESS: 11600 – 12337 Harold Green Road SITE AREA: 2,126.25 acres PROPERTY OWNER: Martin Marietta Materials, Inc. (Kate Glaze) AGENT: MG Realty Investments, LLC (dba Groundwork) (Steven Spears) CASE MANAGER: Wendy Rhoades (512-974-7719, wendy.rhoades@austintexas.gov) STAFF RECOMMENDATION: The Staff recommendation is to grant an amendment to planned unit development (PUD) district zoning, as shown in the proposed Land Use Plan and as provided in Exhibits B-1 and B-2, C and D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, and L. For a summary of the basis of Staff’s recommendation, see pages 3 through 10. The Restrictive Covenant includes all recommendations listed in the Transportation Mitigation Memo, dated November 21, 2019, as provided in Attachment A. URBAN TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION: December 10, 2019: BRIEFING HELD ON THE TRANSPORTATION IMPACT ANALYSIS ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: January 15, 2020: PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD: January 28, 2020: PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: January 28, 2020: November 26, 2019: APPROVED AN INDEFINITE POSTPONEMENT REQUEST BY STAFF [C. KENNY; P. SEEGER – 2ND] (7-0) A. AZHAR, Y. FLORES, P. HOWARD, C. LLANES-PULIDO, R. SCHNEIDER; J. SHIEH – ABSENT June 11, 2019: APPROVED AN INDEFINITE POSTPONEMENT REQUEST BY STAFF [C. KENNY; A. AZHAR – 2ND] (13-0) C814-2018-0154 Page 2 CITY COUNCIL ACTION: February 14, 2020: ORDINANCE NUMBER: ISSUES: None at this time. CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: The proposed Austin Green PUD contains a 2,126 acre active sand and gravel mining site (a basic industry use) and is generally located at the intersection of SH 130 and Harold Green Road, with limited frontage on FM 973, Platt Lane, and FM 969, and bounded by approximately 3.2 miles of Colorado River frontage along its southern boundary. Except for a portion of the Colorado River frontage west of SH 130 that has development reserve (DR) zoning, the site is currently outside of the City limits and proposed for limited purpose annexation and concurrent creation of a Municipal Utility District (MUD). Similarly, except for the Colorado River frontage, all of the surrounding properties are located outside of the City limits. Land west of SH 130 is characterized by industrial and open space uses, with manufactured home and detached single family residential subdivisions bordering the southwest property boundary. The majority of the adjacent land east of SH 130 functions as open space, with the Austin Colony …
Exhibit B - Summary Letter Austin Green PUD Superiority Table ITEM 2.3 TIER 1 REQUIREMENTS General REQUIREMENT PROPOSED PUD SUPERIORITY 2.3.1.A: (MEET) Meet the objectives of the City Code. 2.3.1.B: (MEET) Provide for development standards that achieve equal or greater consistency with the goals in Section 1.1 (General Intent) than development under the regulations in the Land Development Code. • Austin Green will meet the objectives of the City Code. • Austin Green will provide for environmental, community, design and regional goals that meet or exceed Code standards and encourage high-quality mixed-use development. • Austin Green will encourage high-quality development with extensive open space areas. • Austin Green will provide a mixed-use project that adds employment, housing and other activities as described for this Town Center location in the Imagine Austin Comprehensive Plan. • At the densities proposed, Austin Green can help • achieve the vision of a Major Town Center in Imagine Austin, significant housing units as expressed in the Austin Strategic Housing Blueprint and transit- supportive densities in the Austin Strategic Mobility Plan. This is possible because the site has great mobility opportunities, few residential neighbors that would push back on such densities, the potential for transit service as CapMetro’s service area expands and proximity to the airport, which will support an employment center. In addition to the rare characteristics of the site that make it perfect for higher densities than in other previously settled parts of the city, it is a site that the city wants restored and put into public use for recreation and a regional trail connecting downtown Austin to downtown Bastrop as described in the Austin Urban Trails Master Plan, Colorado River Corridor Plan, Travis County Parks Master Plan and the Austin- Bastrop River Corridor Plan . This level of reconstruction and dedication is unachievable with lower densities. • Austin Green PUD will provide 761.75 acres of combined parkland and open space (Exhibit F- Proposed Parkland and Open Space Master Plan). To meet Tier 1, 196.58 acres of open space would be required, we have provided 761. 75 acres. That is nearly four times as much open space as needed to achieve this superiority item. In addition, except in the areas where public parks and OS areas are adjacent to rivers, major highways or utility easements, parks and open space must have direct frontage on a road for 20% of its edge and must …
Exhibit J- Proposed Plant List for Reclamation in Open Space Areas As shown on Exhibit I-Proposed Reclamation Guidelines, the existing reclamation standards of the existing permits specify the application of basic plant species seed mix. The proposed plant list is more comprehensive and complex. Even the City’s Grow Green Guide includes plants that are more suited to the arid Hill Country than the moist Bottomland Hardwoods. The following lists are tailored to the individual ecological habitats onsite to promote and enhance their natural characteristics and ecological function. BLACKLAND PRAIRIE LANDSCAPE - BLACKLAND PRAIRIE PLANT LIST Seed application rate: 10 pounds per acre (Source of application rate: Native American Seed Company). Scientific Name Common Name Agalinis heterophylla Andropogon gerardii Andropogon virginicus Asclepias incarnata Asclepias speciosa Asclepias tuberosa Bothriochloa barbinodis Bouteloua curtipendula Buchloe dactyloides Callirhoe involucrata Callirhoe leiocarpa Centaurea americana Chamaecrista fasciculata Chasmanthium latifolum Chloris cucullata Dalea purpurea var. purpurea Desmanthus illinoensis Dracopis amplexicaulis Elymus canadensis Elymus virginicus Engelmannia peristenia Eragrostis trichodes Eriochloa sericea Prairie Agalinis Big Bluestem Broomsedge Bluestem Rose Milkweed Showy Milkweed Butterflyweed Cane Bluestem Sideoats Grama Buffalograss Winecup Annual Winecup American Basketflower Partridge Pea Inland Seaoats Hooded Windmill Grass Purple Prairie Clover Illinois Bundleflower Clasping Coneflower Prairie Wildrye Virginia Wildrye Cutleaf Daisy Sand Lovegrass Texas Cupgrass Scientific Name Eryngium yuccifolium Gaillardia pulchella Glandularia bipinnatifida var. bipinnatifida Helianthus annuus Ipomopsis rubra Leptochloa dubia Lindheimeri texana Monarda citridora Panicum virgatum Paspalum floridanum Penstemon cobaea Plains Bristlegrass Plains Coreopsis Rudbeckia hirta Salvia farinacea Schizachyrium scoparium Silphium albiflorum Sorghastrum nutans Sporobolus cryptandrus Triden albescens Tridens flavus Tripsacum dactyloides Common Name Rattlesnake Master Indian Blanket Prairie Verbena Maximilian Sunflower Standing Cypress Green Sprangletop Texas Yellow Star Lemon Mint Switchgrass Florida Paspalum Foxglove Plains Bristlegrass Plains Coreopsis Black-eyed Susan Mealy Blue Sage Little Bluestem White Rosinweed Indiangrass Sand Dropseed White Tridens Purpletop Eastern Gamagrass Submittal Date: November 27, 2019 Page 1 of 3 PUD CASE #: C814-2018-0154-AUSTIN GREEN Exhibit J: Proposed Plant List for reclamation in Open Spaces Areas Exhibit J- Proposed Plant List for Reclamation in Open Space Areas BLACKLAND PRAIRIE LANDSCAPE - RIPARIAN RECOVERY PLANT LIST Seed application rate: 9 pounds per acre (Source of application rate: Native American Seed Company). Scientific Name Common Name Scientific Name Common Name Andropogon gerardii Andropogon glomeratus Asclepias incarnata Bothriochloa barbinodis Bouteloua curtipendula Chamaecrista fasciculata Chasmanthium latifolum Coreopsis tinctoria Desmanthus illinoensis Dracopis amplexicaulis Elymus canadensis Elymus virginicus Engelmannia peristenia Eriochloa sericea Helianthus angustifolius Helianthus maximiliani Iva annua …
ITEM FOR ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION AGENDA COMMISSION MEETING DATE: January 15, 2020 NAME & NUMBER OF PROJECT: Austin Green PUD C814-2018-0154 NAME OF APPLICANT OR ORGANIZATION: Steven Spears Groundwork LOCATION: 11600-12337 Harold Green Road COUNCIL DISTRICT: 2-mile ETJ, will be District 2 once PUD is approved ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW STAFF: ZONING CASE MANAGER: WATERSHED: REQUEST: STAFF RECOMMENDATION: RECOMMENDED CONDITIONS: Atha Phillips, Environmental Officer’s Office (512) 974-2132, atha.phillips@austintexas.gov Wendy Rhoades, Planning and Zoning (512) 974-7719, wendy.rhoades@austintexas.gov Colorado River Basin and Elm Creek Watershed, Suburban Watershed Classification, Desired Development Zone To create a new Planned Unit Development (PUD) Staff recommended with conditions 1. 858.22 (40%) acres of public open space and parkland, which includes approximately three miles of Colorado river frontage shall be provided. 2. Open space areas shall be restored with appropriate native vegetation outlined in the PUD. 3. Parks and open space areas shall utilize reclaimed water for irrigation. 4. 65% of stormwater shall be treated by dispersed green stormwater infrastructure which includes bio-filtration, rain gardens, and vegetated filter strips. 5. 77 acres of off-site drainage area shall be treated. 6. The project shall provide approximately 50 million cubic feet of additional storage volume for the watershed through a series of on-site retention ponds. Approximately 100 million cubic feet of additional storage volume shall be provided beyond the minimum required for on and off-site flows through three (3) on-site regional retention ponds for the Elm Creek watershed. The proposed 450-acre retention ponds will remove approximately 238 acres of neighboring property and 43 acres of Harold Green Road ROW from the floodplain. These calculations are based on the Atlas 14 flood model for the adjusted 100-year floodplain. 7. Shall provide 29 acres of additional critical water quality zone. 8. Shall preserve 12.91 acres of wetland CEFs, 12.74 acres of wetland CEF shall be enhanced and 9.97 acres of wetland CEF shall be mitigated at 150% acre-for-acre and given the 150-foot buffer required by code. 9. Impervious cover shall be capped at 65% gross site area. 10. Shall preserve a significant stand of trees that have been identified on-site and shall meet current code for tree removal and mitigation. 11. Shall provide 6 miles of public trails throughout the development. 12. Shall meet a Carbon Impact score of 8. Page 2 of 2 Austin Green PUD C814-2018-0154 Atha Phillips, Environmental Program Coordinator Environmental Officer’s Office Site Location Austin ETJ Austin City Limits Edwards Aquifer …
Briefing on Proposed 614 S. 1st Street PUD Presented by Kate Clark, Zoning and Planning Department Atha Phillips, Environmental Officer January 15, 2020 PROJECT INFORMATION CURRENT AND PROPOSED ZONING NEXT STEPS Planning and Zoning Staff Briefing January 15, 2020 2 Project Information Address: 614 South 1st Street Size: 8.185 acres District: 9 Located in East Bouldin Creek Watershed Currently Developed: Timbercreek Apartments Imagine Austin Growth Concept Map: Along Activity Corridor Abuts South Central Waterfront District January 15, 2020 3 Key Components of Proposed PUD Up to 550 dwelling units; Modified compatibility setback on westside; Maximum of building height of 120’. Proposed 3-star Austin Energy Green Building Rating; Removing existing impervious cover from CWQZ, EHZ and FL; Clustered development near South 1st Street. Parking located entirely underground; Provide public creek access for bike/pedestrian connectivity; Considering options for pedestrian safety across S. 1st Street. Will meet or exceed all Tier One and several Tier Two Requirements. January 15, 2020 4 Current and Proposed Zoning Existing Zoning: Multifamily – Medium Density – Neighborhood Plan (MF-3-NP) Proposed Zoning: Planned Unit Development – Neighborhood Plan (PUD-NP) Current Site Regulations Max. Impervious Cover Max. Building Coverage Max. Building Height Min. Front Setback Min. Street Side Setback Min. Interior Side Setback Min. Rear Setback 65% 55% 40’ 25’ 15’ 5’ 10’ Proposed Site Regulations Max. Impervious Cover Max. Building Coverage Max. Building Height Min. Front Setback Min. Street Side Setback Min. Interior Side Setback Min. Rear Setback 50% 55% 120’ 2 : 1 0’ 15’ 5’ 10’ Max. Floor to Area Ratio (FAR) 0.75 : 1 Max. Floor to Area Ratio (FAR) January 15, 2020 5 Development Assessment PUD Zoning Application Commission and Council Process PUD Zoning Process Next Steps We are here in the process. We do not need a recommendation at this point. Scheduled for a Council Briefing on January 23, 2020. January 15, 2020 6
Economic Prosperity Commission January 15, 2020 6:30pm City Hall Room 2016 301 W. 2nd Street, Austin, TX 78701 CALL TO ORDER AGENDA 1. OPENING REMARKS: Introduction of members and staff liaison Commissioners: Rachel Green- Mayor’s Appointee, Larry Anazia - District 1; Kirsha Haverlah- District 2, Alexis Taylor -District 3, Ivanna Neri- District 4, Preston Tom- District 5, Michael Ybarra- District 6, Amy Noel- District 7, Nathan Ryan- District 8, Tam Hawkins- District 9, Holt Lackey- District 10 Staff: Michelle Clemons, Nydia Castillo 2. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: General The 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. 2. NEW BUSINESS FOR DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION: 10- minutes for each the Economic Equity, Workforce Development and a. Karen Haywood & Tina Lee from City of Austin Human Resources Department topic a. Speakers will address public/private/NGO partnerships. b. 2020 Small Business Contracting Forum Memo c. Homeless ordinance and affordability. d. Land Ordinances/Use e. Approve November 2019 meeting minutes. f. Other topics. 4. OLD BUSINESS FOR DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION a) Working Group discussions, the Veteran’s Study and possible resolutions. b) Other topics for feature meetings. Discussion regarding future agenda items including a schedule of topics including issues mentioned during briefings and citizen communication. 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 Michelle Clemons at Economic Development Department, at (512-974-2713), for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Economic Prosperity Commission, please contact Michelle Clemons at (Michelle.Clemons@austintexas.gov or 512-974-2713).
City of Austin Human Resources Department Veterans Program Overview January 15, 2020 Karen Haywood - Deputy Director Tina Lee - Acting Veterans Program Administrator Overview • City of Austin • Veterans Program Internal Work • Procedure Oversight and Assistance • Veterans Program External Work • Reporting Structure Benchmark • Veterans Resource Center Background 1 City of Austin • Employs approximately 13,500 employees • Approx. 1,800 Veterans, Guards and Reservists The Veterans Program • Created by Mayor, City Management and the Human Resources Department - 2007 • Veterans Program is an award winning program • Two regular full-time positions allocated for the program 2 Veterans Program Internal Work • Liaison to the Commission on Veteran Affairs • Service Disabled Veterans Business Enterprise • Veterans Small Business Loan • Quarterly Veterans Benefits Symposium • Women Veterans Appreciation Annual Luncheon • Veterans Day Appreciation Annual Luncheon • Memorial Day Ceremony • Veteran’s Resource Guide • Military ADA Accommodations 3 Procedure Oversight and Assistance • Military Pay Supplement • Paid 15 Days of Military Leave • Veterans Preference in Hiring • Service Credit of Military Active Duty up to 4 years towards City of Austin Retirement • Military Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) 4 Veterans Program External Work • Fort Hood Career Skills Program • Military Job Fairs • Veterans Day Parade • Mayor’s Challenge to End Veteran Homelessness • Mayor’s Challenge to Prevent Suicide Among Service Members, Veterans and their Families. • Furniture for No Longer Homeless Veterans • Community engagement with Austin Veteran Organizations 5 Veterans Programs Reporting Structure • City of Austin - Human Resources Department - Direct report to the Deputy Director • Houston • San Antonio - Direct report to the Mayor’s Office - Government and Public Affairs - Direct report to the Director • New York City - Prior to 2016 Veterans were served by the Mayors office - City agency has been created 6 Veterans Resource Center Background • November 2013 – Veterans Affairs Commission expressed interest in creating a Veterans Resource Center • March 2017 – Commission submits recommendation for Veterans Resource Center • June 2017 – Council approved resolution 20170622-035 requesting: – Costs & Funding – Needs assessment defining service gaps & provides metrics – A business plan – Space of 5,500 square feet • December 2017 – HRD response sent to Council – staff reached out to 48 local veteran service providers to gauge …
1 Austin Transportation Department Parking Enterprise Division Downtown Commission January 15, 2020 Jason T. Redfern – Parking Enterprise Manager 2 PRESENTATION OVERVIEW 01 SUPPORTING AUSTIN’S MOBILITY GOALS 02 03 04 PARKING STRATEGY FY2019-20 ON-STREET METERED PARKING OVERVIEW ACTION ITEMS & NEXT STEPS SUPPORTING AUSTIN’S MOBILITY POLICIES/ GOALS 3 MODE CHOICE Balance curb space allocation, to encourage sustainable trip options, to reach a 50/50 mode split by 2039 COMMUTE TIME Improve parking system efficiencies to reduce travel time and vehicle miles traveled EQUITY Curb management strategies that promote equal and flexible access for all travel types and public needs. GOAL: MODERNIZE AUSTIN’S PARKING OPERATIONS 4 STABILIZE MODERNIZE • Meter base rate adjustment • Level meter hours to be the same across the city • Adjust parking citation penalties AUSTIN • Grant Directors Authority to flex parking rates within a range • Test & enable data capturing technology to test curb access efficiency. STRATEGY: MODERNIZE AUSTIN’S PARKING OPERATIONS PHASE 1 PHASE 2 BASE RATE STABLIZATION AUTHORITY TO ADJUST RATES Currently there are two different base rates for core and non-core. Over the last three decades, population and inflation have outpaced the cities valuation of on-street parking rates but demand has rapidly increased. Existing fee ordinance is rigid, requiring Council action each time. This flexibility will allow for the testing of more progressive curb management strategies, like variable pricing. SYSTEM LEVELING OF METER HOURS Different hours and days for parking in separate geographical areas of the city make it hard for the public to know when they have to pay to park. CURB PRICING STRATEGY PILOT Variable pricing strategies are intended to incentivize a behavior and change a car-centric culture. It has been proven to ease traffic congestion, provides opportunities for patrons of local business and encourages the use of underutilized off-street parking facilities. 5 PHASE 3 ADJUST PARKING CITATION FINE AMOUNTS Adjust parking citation amounts, to encourage responsible curb usage. STRATEGY: MODERNIZE AUSTIN’S PARKING OPERATIONS PHASE 1 PHASE 2 BASE RATE STABLIZATION AUTHORITY TO ADJUST RATES Currently two different base rates for core and non-core and is undervalued. The Maximum parking rate for the core downtown has only increased $0.80 and there has been no increase in areas outside the core in over three decades Existing fee ordinance is rigid, requiring Council action each time. This flexibility will allow for the testing of more progressive curb management strategies, like variable pricing. SYSTEM …
Downtown Commission January 15, 2020 DOWNTOWN AUSTIN DEVELOPMENT UPDATE PHOTO: MICHAEL KNOX DOWNTOWN AUSTIN OVERVIEW As of October 2019 Next Update: April 2020 DOWNTOWN AUSTIN DEMOGRAPHICS • Millennials (ages 23-38) make up 50% of downtown residents* • Baby Boomers are moving into downtown, increasing their share in the past few years* • Well paid, highly educated population • Workforce is on pace with Austin’s growth rate As of October 2019 • Residential is triple Austin’s growth rate Source: ACS 2018 DOWNTOWN AUSTIN IS UNIQUE …. BUT! STATE OF DOWNTOWN 2019 REPORT ECONOMIC HIGHLIGHTS • Highest concentration of city's workforce is in downtown • Place of employment for Austin's young creative • class Innovative hub containing a host of notable companies, co-working spaces, and flexible commuting options • Anchor of Austin's tourism industry drawing millions • Energized with development and public/private to Austin investment • Budding residential neighborhood DOWNTOWN AUSTIN IS UNIQUE …. BUT! DOWNTOWN’S GROWTH OVER THE LAST 20 YEARS • More than 35 MSF have been developed • Almost 40% of new SF delivered was residential development • Scale of development has reached a new level Photo: RALPH BARRERA/AMERICAN-STATESMAN and BRONTE WITTPENN/AMERICAN-STATESMAN DOWNTOWN AUSTIN DEVELOPMENT OVERVIEW DOWNTOWN AUSTIN IS UNIQUE …. BUT! All product types are represented in the development pipeline • Ten projects Completed in 2019 • 20 projects Under Construction • 19 projects Planned • Large scale projects • Mixed Use is here to stay DOWNTOWN AUSTIN IS UNIQUE …. BUT! DOWNTOWN AUSTIN DEVELOPMENT BY THE NUMBERS • 35 MSF has been developed in the last 20 years…. At the current rate, that amount will be matched in less than 10 years. • Retail/Restaurant revival with increasing amount of new space in mixed-use projects As of 1/10/2020 ! DOWNTOWN DISTRICTS Development is happening throughout downtown led by: • Core/Waterfront • Waller Creek • Rainey Street • Lower Shoal Creek CORE/WATERFRONT Downtown Metro Rail Guadalupe 6X Indeed Tower • Explosive Growth • Mixed Use is a common theme • Large scale projects such as Guadalupe 6X, Indeed Tower, and the Downtown Metro Rail Station amongst others are changing the downtown landscape. www.downtownaustin.com WALLER CREEK Innovation • Tunnel is now complete • Waterloo Greenway will provide a much-anticipated amenity and attraction for the market starting with Waterloo Park • Many projects are underway Block 36 Waterloo Park Austin Marriott WALLER CREEK Waller Creek / Palm District Planning Process: Addressing …
DOWNTOWN AUSTIN DEVELOPMENT November 2019 Development Summary Austin has seen a large amount of development activity in the urban core this past year. With eight projects completed in 2019, 18 under construction, and 17 planned, downtown development doesn’t seem to be slowing any time soon. While residential and hotel projects continue to dominate across downtown, we have seen a remarkable increase in commercial office projects along Colorado Street, creating a 21st century urban office district. There are three office towers under construction along Colorado Street totaling 1.2 million square feet and representing almost half of the 3.5 million square feet of office space underway in downtown. d v l B r a m a L As a whole, downtown has 3.7 million square feet of office space under construction, representing an amazing 23% of our current multi-tenant inventory. 6X Guadalupe, Austin’s next tallest building, broke ground this past month. The project is located just two blocks north of downtown’s marquee greenspace, Republic Square. Downtown’s unprecedented surge in development is reflective of Austin’s emergence on the national stage as both the top overall real estate prospect1 as well as the number one place to live2. Martin Luther King Jr Blvd 15th Street Texas State Capitol WP d v l B o t n i c a J n a S e u n e v A s s e r g n o C 6th Street MR Convention Center 11th Street I - 3 5 Plaza Saltillo Cesar Chavez Street Lady Bird Lake Rainey District South Central Waterfront Emerging Development Recently Completed Under Construction Planned or Proposed Public Projects The Otis Hotel - (hotel, 40,000 sf) The Huston - (residential, 350,000 sf) 1836 San Jacinto - (office, 248,596 sf) Alexan Capitol - (residential, 421,000 sf) State Office Building #1 - (public, 603,000 sf) The Tyndall at Robertson Hill - (residential, 182,000 sf) 410 Uptown - (office) Episcopal Church Site Block 87 - (mixed use) 17th Street Condos - (residential) Hyatt Centric Hotel - (hotel) State Office Building #2 - (public, 416,000 sf) 701 Rio Grande - (office) SXSW Center - (office, 143,988 sf) Canopy by Hilton - (hotel, 120,000 sf) 1313 Red River Street - (office) 6X Guadalupe - (office) 1205 Nueces at Capitol West - (office, 11,297 sf) Indeed Tower - Block 71 - (office, 669,130 sf) 1204 San Antonio Street - (office, 41,698 sf) Hanover Republic Square - (apartments, …
