Versión en español a continuación. Environmental Commission Regular Meeting April 21, 2021 Environmental Commission to be held April 21, 2021 with Social Distancing Modifications. Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers must register in advance (April 20, 2021 by noon). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the April 21, 2021 Environmental Commission Regular Meeting, members of the public must: •Call or email the board liaison Kaela Champlin, (512) 974-3443, Kaela.Champlin@austintexas.gov, no later than noon, (the day before the meeting). The following information is required: speaker name, item number(s) they wish to speak on, whether they are for/against/neutral, email address and telephone number (must be the same number that will be used to call into the meeting). •Once a request to speak has been made to the board liaison, the information to call on the day of the scheduled meeting will be provided either by email or phone call. •Speakers must call in at least 15 minutes prior to meeting start time 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. •If the meeting is broadcast live, it may be viewed here: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn- live 1 Reunión del Environmental Commission FECHA de la reunion (21 de abril de 2021) La junta se llevará con modificaciones de distanciamiento social Se permitirán comentarios públicos por teléfono; no se permitirá ninguna entrada en persona. Todos los oradores deben registrarse con anticipación (20 de abril de 2021 antes del mediodía). Todos los comentarios públicos se producirán al comienzo de la reunión. Para hablar de forma remota en la reunión, los miembros del público deben: • Llame o envíe un correo electrónico al enlace de la junta en Kaela Champlin, (512) 974-3443, Kaela.Champlin@austintexas.gov a más tardar al mediodía (el día antes de la reunión). Se requiere la siguiente información: nombre del orador, número (s) de artículo sobre el que desean hablar, si están a favor / en contra / neutral, dirección de correo electrónico (opcional) y un número de teléfono (debe ser el número que se utilizará para …
Committee Chair Responsibilities Ensure compliance with City Code Ensure compliance with Texas Open Meetings Act Coordinate with staff liaison to post agendas 72 hours in advance A quorum must be present to conduct committee meetings o A quorum of the committee is at least three committee members. o No more than five commission members may attend a meeting. The EC Bylaws include all established committees and their duties. These duties must be approved by the Council Audit and Finance Committee. The Committee Chair is responsible for completing and presenting annual reports to the full Commission and filing the report with the Office of Chief Clerk and the Watershed Protection Department on or before January 31st each year. o It is the full responsibility of the Committee Chair to complete this report. The report must include the following: (1) a statement of the board’s mission and a description of the board’s actions in furtherance of that mission during the previous calendar year; and (2) the board’s goals and objectives for the new calendar year. After a meeting has been held, it is the responsibility of the committee chair to provide a report on the issues the committee is working on during the Environmental Commission Committee Reports each meeting. Meeting requirements Per City Code, committees must meet on a regularly scheduled basis at least quarterly. It is the responsibility of the Committee Chair to request these meetings to be scheduled. In order to provide adequate scheduling time and posting requirements, please comply with the following deadlines: o 3 weeks in advance, contact the liaison to schedule the meeting & notify liaison o At least 10 days before the meeting, review and approve the final agenda with of draft agenda items. the staff liaison. Committee Recommendations If a recommendation is passed during a committee meeting, provide the completed motion form to the staff liaison before the end of the committee meeting. o Writing must be complete and legible & recommendations must be read into the record during the meeting. It is important that recommendations are uploaded to the Environmental Commission website as soon as possible. Within 24 hours, the liaison will email a draft copy of the typed recommendation to the committee Chair. Respond with corrections &/signature within 24 hours if possible. Purview of Commission Chair The Environmental Commission Chair …
Updated April 2021 Environmental Commission Committee Members Committee Name Urban Growth Policy & Water Quality Protection Committee Chair Pam Thompson Urban Forestry Committee Vacant Members Perry Bedford Pam Thompson Kevin Ramberg Vacant position 4 Vacant position 5 Pam Thompson Linda Guerrero Vacant position 3 Vacant position 4 Vacant position 5 Other Committee Memberships Committee Name Joint Environmental/Parks Board Balcones Canyonlands Conservation Plan Citizen’s Advisory Committee Joint Sustainability Committee* South Central Waterfront Advisory Board* Members Linda Guerrero Pam Thompson Vacant position 3 Vacant position 4 Kevin Ramberg Katie Coyne Linda Guerrero * Member is elected by Council to serve a 2 year or 4 year term membership.
Pamela Abee-Taulli Environmental Review Specialist Senior Development Services Department BRAKER VALLEY SUBDIVISION 4806 BLUE GOOSE RD. C8-2020-0112 4/21/2021 BRAKER VALLEY C8-2020-0112 1 PROJECT LOCATION Site Location Austin ETJ Austin City Limits Edwards Aquifer Recharge Zone Edwards Aquifer Contributing Zone This product is for informational purposes and may not have been prepared for or be suitable for legal, engineering, or surveying purposes. It does not represent an on-the- ground survey and represents only the approximate relative location of property boundaries. This product has been produced by the Watershed Protection Department for the sole purpose of geographic reference. No warranty is made by the City of Austin regarding specific accuracy or completeness. 4/21/2021 BRAKER VALLEY C8-2020-0112 2 0510Miles[ PROPERTY DATA • Walnut Creek Watershed • Suburban Classification • Desired Development Zone Zone • Full Purpose Jurisdiction • Critical Water Quality • Wetland Critical Environmental Feature • Council District: 1 4/21/2021 BRAKER VALLEY C8-2020-0112 3 [ DEVELOPMENT DATA • Minor CWQZ buffer 4/21/2021 BRAKER VALLEY C8-2020-0112 4 [ DEVELOPMENT DATA • Intermediate CWQZ buffer • Minimal slopes over 15% 4/21/2021 BRAKER VALLEY C8-2020-0112 5 [ DEVELOPMENT DATA • Intermediate CWQZ buffer • Minimal slopes over 15% • Wetland CEF Wetlands 4/21/2021 BRAKER VALLEY C8-2020-0112 6 [ BUFFER AVERAGING 4/21/2021 BRAKER VALLEY C8-2020-0112 7 BUFFER AVERAGING 4/21/2021 BRAKER VALLEY C8-2020-0112 8 SLOPES & GRADING 4/21/2021 BRAKER VALLEY C8-2020-0112 9 VARIANCE REQUEST 1 • Variance to 25-8-341 to cut over 4 feet to 11.26 feet. 4/21/2021 BRAKER VALLEY C8-2020-0112 10 VARIANCE REQUEST 2 • Variance to 25-8-342 to fill over 4 feet to 16.73 feet. 4/21/2021 BRAKER VALLEY C8-2020-0112 11
ITEM FOR ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION AGENDA COMMISSION MEETING DATE: April 21, 20121 NAME & NUMBER OF PROJECT: Braker Valley Subdivision C8-2020-0112 NAME OF APPLICANT OR ORGANIZATION: Chris Rawls BGE, Inc. LOCATION: 4806 Blue Goose Rd., Austin, TX 78754 COUNCIL DISTRICT: District #1 ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW STAFF: WATERSHED: Pamela Abee-Taulli, Environmental Review Specialist Senior, Development Services Department, 512.974.1879, pamela.abee- taulli@austintexas.gov. Walnut Creek Watershed, Suburban Classification, Desired Development Zone REQUEST: Variance request is as follows: 1. Request to vary from LDC 25-8-341 to allow cut over four feet STAFF RECOMMENDATION: STAFF CONDITIONS: 2. Request to vary from LDC 25-8-342 to allow fill over four feet to to 11.5 feet. 17 feet. Staff recommends these variances, having determined the findings of fact to have been met. In the two locations where roadways cross the Critical Water Quality Zone, culverts will be provided for the entire width of the half-Critical Water Quality Zone. This avoids the flow pinch-point of the single, narrow culvert originally proposed. Revegetation for all areas of the stormwater pond that are not covered by dam safety regulations will be with Standard Specifications Manual 609S Native Seeding and Planting for Restoration, using a selection of low- growing, non-woody vegetation that can be mowed. Development Services Department Staff Recommendations Concerning Required Findings Project Name: Ordinance Standard: Watershed Protection Ordinance Variance Request: Braker Valley Subdivision 1. Request to vary from LDC 25-8-341 to allow cut over four 2. Request to vary from LDC 25-8-342 to allow fill over four feet to 11.5 feet. feet to 17 feet. 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 proposed grading is of a scope that is typical in uplands areas for the construction of required stormwater control ponds. The Land Development Code does not allow grading for stormwater control measures within 100’ of a classified waterway [25-8-341(A)(4)(c) & 25-8-342(A)(4)(c)]. However, in-line wet ponds, such as the one proposed, are allowed in the CWQZ per 25-8-261(F) if designed according to the Environmental Criteria Manual (ECM). However, the Environmental Criteria Manual requires wet ponds to have a permanent pool depth of six (6) to eight (8) feet. Unless the channel has steep slopes, it is difficult to design …
Case No.: (City use only) Environmental Resource Inventory For the City of Austin Related to LDC 25-8-121, City Code 30-5-121, ECM 1.3.0 & 1.10.0 The ERI is required for projects that meet one or more of the criteria listed in LDC 25-8-121(A), City Code 30-5-121(A). 1. SITE/PROJECT NAME: Braker Valley Tract 2. COUNTY APPRAISAL DISTRICT PROPERTY ID (#’s): 236613 & 236616 3. ADDRESS/LOCATION OF PROJECT: 11105 Cameron Rd. Austin, TX 78754 4. WATERSHED: Walnut Creek Watershed 5. THIS SITE IS WITHIN THE (Check all that apply) Edwards Aquifer Recharge Zone* (See note below) .................. (cid:133)YES (cid:133)No Edwards Aquifer Contributing Zone*.................................. (cid:133)YES (cid:133)No Edwards Aquifer 1500 ft Verification Zone* ....................... (cid:133)YES (cid:133)No Barton Spring Zone* .......................................................... (cid:133)YES (cid:133)No *(as defined by the City of Austin – LDC 25-8-2 or City Code 30-5-2) ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ Note: If the property is over the Edwards Aquifer Recharge zone, the Hydrogeologic Report and karst surveys must be completed and signed by a Professional Geoscientist Licensed in the State of Texas. 6. DOES THIS PROJECT PROPOSE FLOODPLAIN MODIFICATION?.......(cid:133)YES** (cid:133)NO ✔ If yes, then check all that apply: (cid:13) (1) The floodplain modifications proposed are necessary to protect the public health and safety; (cid:13) (2) The floodplain modifications proposed would provide a significant, demonstrable environmental benefit, as determined by a functional assessment of floodplain health as prescribed by the Environmental Criteria Manual (ECM), or (cid:13) (3) The floodplain modifications proposed are necessary for development allowed in the critical water quality zone under LDC 25-8-261 or 25-8-262, City Code 30-5-261 or 30-5-262. (cid:13) (4) The floodplain modifications proposed are outside of the Critical Water Quality Zone in an area determined to be in poor or fair condition by a functional assessment of floodplain health. ** If yes, then a functional assessment must be completed and attached to the ERI (see ECM 1.7 and Appendix X for forms and guidance) unless conditions 1 or 3 above apply. 7. IF THE SITE IS WITHIN AN URBAN OR SUBURBAN WATERSHED, DOES THIS PROJECT PROPOSE A UTILITY LINE PARALLEL TO AND WITHIN THE CRITICAL WATER QUALITY ZONE? ......................................................... (cid:133)YES*** (cid:133)NO ✔ ***If yes, then riparian restoration is required by LDC 25-8-261(E) or City Code 30-5-261(E) and a functional assessment must be completed and attached to the ERI (see ECM1.5 and Appendix X for forms and guidance). 0 8. There is a total of (#’s) Critical Environmental Feature(s)(CEFs) on or within150 …
1076 SPRINGDALE 1076 SPRINGDALE ROAD. SP-2019-0385C Hank Marley Environmental Review Specialist Senior Development Services Department 1 PROPERTY DATA • Tannehill Branch Watershed • Urban Watershed Classification • Desired Development Zone • City of Austin Full Purpose Jurisdiction • Not located over Edwards Aquifer Recharge Zone • Wetlands located on site • Council District #1 1076 Springdale NTS North 2 Vicinity Exhibit E. 12 St. & Airport Blvd. Givens District Park 1076 Springdale NTS North 3 Existing conditions 1076 Springdale NTS North 4 Variance Request • To allow development in a Critical Water Quality Zone (LDC 25-8-261) 5 Background • The site is a corner lot located at the intersection of Oak Springs Dr. and Springdale Rd. and proposes driveway connections to both urban roadways, which is comparable to many corner lot developments. • Development is limited in a Critical Water Quality Zone (CWQZ) by LDC 25-8-261. • The proposed driveway to gain access to the site from Oak Springs Drive crosses a CWQZ. 6 Existing conditions Proposed location of driveway crossing CWQZ North NTS 7 Existing conditions Proposed driveway location crossing the CWQZ NTS North 8 Proposed Site Plan Enlargement Proposed driveway crossing the CWQZ NTS North 9 Proposed Site Plan Enlargement Proposed driveway crossing the CWQZ NTS North 0 1 Background (continued) • All of the parcel’s frontage along Oak Springs drive lies within a CWQZ. The portion of the CWQZ that would be disturbed with the proposed driveway consists of mowed vegetation devoid of riparian habitat. • The driveway connection proposes to disturb approximately 475 square feet of CWQZ out of the 32,000-SF of CWQZ located on site. This is a minimum deviation from code requirements necessary to allow a reasonable use of the property. 1 1 Background (continued) • The area that drains stormwater to the section of CWQZ proposed to be disturbed by the driveway connection, currently drains over a sidewalk into the roadway, eventually entering a nearby storm inlet that flows directly into the creek. • The proposed development plans to capture this drainage area and divert it to the biofiltration rain garden water quality pond, which will result in water quality that is greater than water quality achievable without the variance. 2 1 Variance Recommendation • Staff has determined that the required findings of fact have been met and recommends the following conditions: All landscape areas and any areas disturbed during construction to be …
ITEM FOR ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION AGENDA COMMISSION MEETING DATE: April 21, 2021 NAME & NUMBER OF PROJECT: NAME OF APPLICANT OR ORGANIZATION: 1076 Springdale; SP-2019-0385C Brad Lingvai, WGI Engineering LOCATION: 1076 Springdale Rd., Austin, TX, 78721 COUNCIL DISTRICT: District # 1 ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW STAFF: WATERSHED: REQUEST: STAFF RECOMMENDATION: STAFF CONDITION: Hank Marley, Environmental Review Specialist Senior, Development Services Department, 512-974-2067, hank.marley@austintexas.gov Tannehill Branch Watershed, Urban, Desired Development Zone Variance request is as follows: Request to vary from LDC 25-8-261 to allow development inside the Critical Water Quality Zone. Staff recommends this variance, having determined the findings of fact to have been met. All landscape areas and any areas disturbed during construction to be planted with native species to the Central Texas region, to be selected from the City of Austin Grow Green Manual. Development Services Department Staff Recommendations Concerning Required Findings Project Name: 1076 Springdale; SP-2019-0385C Ordinance Standard: Watershed Protection Ordinance Variance Request: To allow development inside the Critical Water Quality Zone (LDC 25-8-261). Include an explanation with each applicable finding of fact. A. Land Use Commission variance determinations from Chapter 25-8-41 of the City Code: 1. Yes The site is a corner lot located at the intersection of Oak Springs Dr. and The requirement will deprive the applicant of a privilege available to owners of similarly situated property with approximately contemporaneous development subject to similar code requirements. Springdale Rd. and proposes driveway connections to both urban roadways, which is comparable to many corner lot developments. The majority of the parcel’s frontage along Oak Springs lies with a Critical Water Quality Zone (CWQZ) (Figure 1), which coincides with the 100-year floodplain. The portion of the CWQZ that would be disturbed with the proposed driveway consists of mowed vegetation and is devoid of riparian habitat (Figure 2). The driveway connection proposes to disturb 475 square feet of CWQZ out of the 32,000-SF of CWQZ located on site. There are numerous driveways within the vicinity of this site that disturb similar square footage amounts or more within the CWQZ. 2. The variance: a) Yes Is not necessitated by the scale, layout, construction method, or other design decision made by the applicant, unless the design decision provides greater overall environmental protection than is achievable without the variance; A driveway connection to Oak Springs is a reasonable request as it would be difficult for drivers to turn left to head north onto Springdale in this …
ITEM FOR ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION AGENDA COMMISSION MEETING DATE: NAME & NUMBER OF PROJECT: April 21, 2021 FM 620 and Anderson Mill RD Wastewater SER #4652 NAME OF APPLICANT OR ORGANIZATION: Jewels Cain, Land Development Consultant, Armbrust & Brown, PLLC LOCATION: 11213 FM 620 Road, Austin, TX 78726 COUNCIL DISTRICT: Located partially in Austin’s full-purpose jurisdiction (District 6) and 2-Mile Extraterritorial Jurisdiction PROJECT FILING DATE: March 15, 2021 WPD/ENVIRONMENTAL STAFF: Kaela Champlin, Environmental Program Coordinator (512) 974-3443, kaela.champlin@austintexas.gov WATERSHED: REQUEST: STAFF DETERMINATION: Bull Creek, Water Supply Suburban, Northern Edwards Aquifer Recharge Zone, Drinking Water Protection Zone Wastewater Service Extension Staff do not recommend this service extension request. MEMORANDUM April 16, 2021 Linda Guerrero, Chair, and Members of the Environmental Commission Kaela Champlin, Environmental Program Coordinator Watershed Protection Department TO: FROM: DATE: SUBJECT: FM 620 and Anderson Mill Road SER #4652 Service Extension Requests (SER) located in the Drinking Water Protection Zone and outside of the City of Austin’s full purpose jurisdiction require Council approval and review by the Environmental Commission. Watershed Protection Department staff have completed the review for FM 620 and Anderson Mill Road Wastewater SER #4652 and do not recommend approval of the request. Site Overview The site consists of a tract of approximately 34.40 acres, located at 11213 FM 620 Road. The site consists of 4 parcels; the northern three parcels consisting of 9.4 acres are located in the City of Austin’s full purpose jurisdiction and the Birden tract, a 25-acre parcel, is located in the City’s 2- Mile ETJ and is adjacent to Council District 6. The site is in the Bull Creek Watershed, Water Supply Suburban, and the Drinking Water Protection Zone, and the Northern Edwards Aquifer Recharge Zone. Service Extension Requests have been made on this site previously and were not recommended by Watershed Protection Department Staff. In 2016, a wastewater service extension request (SER #3880) was made for Broadstone 620/Birden Multi-family, a proposed multifamily development with 336 units on the southern 25-acre portion of the site. The SER was considered by the Environmental Commission on November 16, 2016, and the commission recommended against approval. Subsequently, the Water and Wastewater Commission did not make a recommendation on the SER and the applicant withdrew the service extension request. The staff memo, proposed SER, and Environmental Commission recommendation are attached as Exhibit A. 1 In 2018, water and wastewater SERs #4098 and 4099 were submitted for the …
FM 620 and Anderson Mill Road Wastewater Service Extension Request #4652 Request Summary • Request for wastewater service (175 LUEs) • 34.40 acres • Proposed multi‐family development (350 units) • Partially within City’s full‐purpose jurisdiction & 2‐ Mile ETJ • Drinking Water Protection Zone (DWPZ) • Bull Creek Watershed, Water Supply Suburban • Northern Edwards Aquifer Recharge Zone • Adjacent to COA Council District #6 SER #4652 SER #4652 Site Location Austin City Limits Austin ETJ Edwards Aquifer Recharge Zone Edwards Aquifer Contributing Zone Site Location 2‐Mile ETJ Full Purpose Jurisdiction Limited Purpose Jurisdiction SER #4652 Description of proposed extension: • Proposing to upgrade the existing Volente Lift Station, upgrade the existing force main that serves the lift station, and upgrade the downstream gravity collection system to provide the capacity necessary to serve the proposed development. • Within Austin Water Service Area SER #4652 Proposed Wastewater Extension Option #1 Map provided by AWU SER #4652 Proposed Wastewater Extension Option #2 Map provided by AWU SER Review & Evaluation • Headwaters tributary to Bull Creek • Contains 2 springs, 1 karst recharge feature, and 4 wetlands • Contains critical water quality zone & water quality transition zone to Bull Creek SER Review & Evaluation • The site is at the headwaters of federally‐listed threatened Jollyville Plateau salamander habitat. • Through prior scientific studies, WPD biologists identified a robust population of salamanders in this tributary. • Runoff from the development would flow downstream into habitat, and thus could negatively affect that salamander population. • As the intensity of development on the site increases, the probability of harm to salamander increases. Previous Service Extension Requests • 11/16/2016: Broadstone 620/Birden Multi‐family Wastewater SER (#3880) (Parcel 0175270305, 25‐acre tract) – Proposed multifamily development with 336 units – Not recommended by Environmental Commission & Wastewater Commission • • 10/05/2018: Birden Tract Water & Wastewater SERs (#4098 & 4099) (Parcel 0175270305, 25‐acre tract) – Proposed 138 single family residences (138 LUEs) – WPD staff did not support and applicant withdrew SERs. Staff Recommendation Staff does not recommend approval. Basis for recommendation: Staff review determined that there are significant environmental risks to extend service to the site. Contact Information Kaela Champlin Watershed Protection Department City of Austin (512) 974‐3443 kaela.champlin@austintexas.gov
ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION MOTION 20210421 003b Date: April 21, 2021 Seconded by: Perry Bedford Subject: 1076 Springdale, SP-2019-0385C Motion by: Kevin Ramberg RATIONALE: WHEREAS, the Environmental Commission recognizes the applicant is requesting a variance from LDC 25- 8-261 to allow development inside the Critical Water Quality Zone; and WHEREAS, the Environmental Commission recognizes that staff recommends this variance (with one condition) having determined the required Findings of Fact have been met. THEREFORE, the Environmental Commission recommends the variance request with the following Staff Condition: 1. All landscape areas and any areas disturbed during construction will be planted with native species to the Central Texas region and will be selected from the City of Austin Grow Green Manual. VOTE 8-0 Approved By: For: Bedford, Creel, Thompson, Brimer, Coyne, Ramberg, Barrett Bixler, and Guerrero Against: None Abstain: None Recuse: None Absent: None Linda Guerrero, Environmental Commission Chair 1
1 ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION MOTION 20210421 003c Date: April 21, 2021 Seconded by: Pam Thompson Subject: FM 620 and Anderson Mill Road Wastewater SER #4652 Motion by: Katie Coyne RATIONALE: WHEREAS, the Environmental Commission recognizes that Service Extension Requests (SER) located in the Drinking Water Protection Zone and outside of the City of Austin’s full purpose jurisdiction require Council approval and review by the Environmental Commission; WHEREAS, the Environmental Commission recognizes that Watershed Protection Department staff have completed the review for FM 620 and Anderson Mill Road Wastewater SER #4652 and do not recommend approval of the request; WHEREAS, this site is the headwaters of Bull Creek; contains two springs, one karst recharge feature, and four wetlands; and is in the critical water quality zone & water quality transition zone to Bull Creek; WHEREAS, this site is at the headwaters of federally‐listed threatened Jollyville Plateau salamander habitat; WHEREAS, through prior scientific studies, WPD biologists identified a robust population of salamanders in this tributary; WHEREAS, the runoff from the development would flow downstream into habitat, and thus could negatively affect that salamander population; and WHEREAS, the intensity of development on the site increases, the probability of harm to salamander increases. THEREFORE, the Environmental Commission recommends denial of the proposed wastewater service extension request. VOTE 6-1 For: Bedford, Thompson, Brimer, Coyne, Barrett Bixler, and Guerrero Against: Creel Abstain: None Recuse: Ramberg Absent: None Approved By: Linda Guerrero, Environmental Commission Chair 2
1 ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION MOTION 20210421 003a Date: April 21, 2021 Seconded by: Perry Bedford Subject: Braker Valley Subdivision, C8-2020-0112 Motion by: Kevin Ramberg RATIONALE: WHEREAS, the Environmental Commission recognizes the applicant is requesting variances from LDC 25- 8-341 to allow cut over four feet to 11.5 feet and requesting variance from LDC 25-8-342 to allow fill over four feet to 17 feet; and WHEREAS, the Environmental Commission recognizes that staff recommends this variance (with conditions) having determined the required Findings of Fact have been met. THEREFORE, the Environmental Commission recommends the variance request with the following Staff Conditions: 1. In the two locations where roadways cross the Critical Water Quality Zone, culverts will be provided for the entire width of the half-Critical Water Quality Zone. This avoids the flow pinch-point of the single, narrow culvert originally proposed; and 2. All areas of the stormwater pond that are not covered by dam safety regulations will be revegetated with Standard Specifications Manual 609S Native Seeding and Planting for Restoration, using a selection of low-growing, non-woody vegetation that can be mowed. VOTE 8-0 Approved By: For: Bedford, Creel, Thompson, Brimer, Coyne, Ramberg, Barrett Bixler, and Guerrero Against: None Abstain: None Recuse: None Absent: None Linda Guerrero, Environmental Commission Chair
ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, April 21, 2021 The Environmental Commission convened in a public meeting on Wednesday, April 21, 2021 with Social Distancing Modifications via remote video conferencing. Commissioners in Attendance: Andrew Creel Pam Thompson Katie Coyne Kevin Ramberg Linda Guerrero Perry Bedford Audrey Barrett Bixler Rick Brimer Commissioners Absent: None Staff in Attendance: Kaela Champlin Chris Herrington Liz Johnston Cole Huggins Pamela Abee-Taulli Hank Marley CALL TO ORDER Chair Guerrero called the meeting to order at 6:00 P.M. CALL TO ORDER CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first ten speakers who register to speak no later than noon the day before the meeting will be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES AND ACTION a. Approval of the April 7, 2021 Environmental Commission Meeting Minutes (5 minutes) The minutes of the April 7, 2021 Environmental Commission meeting were approved on Commissioner Ramberg’s motion, Commissioner Creel’s second on a 8-0 vote. 1 2. ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION a. Election of Environmental Commission Officers for the May 1, 2021 through April 30, 2022 term (10 minutes) Commissioner Guerrero was unanimously supported for the Chair position. Commissioner Coyne was unanimously supported for the Vice-Chair position. Commissioner Ramberg was unanimously supported for the Secretary position. b. Discuss committee memberships (10 minutes) Item conducted as posted. No action taken. 3. PUBLIC HEARINGS a. Name: Braker Valley Subdivision, C8-2020-0112 Applicant: Chris Rawls, BGE, Inc. Location: 4806 Blue Goose Rd, Austin, TX 78754 (District 1) Staff: Pamela Abee-Taulli, Environmental Review Specialist Senior, Development Services Department Watershed: Walnut Creek Watershed, Suburban Classification, Desired Development Zone Request: 1. Request to vary from LDC 25-8-341 to allow cut over four feet to 11.5 feet 2. Request to vary from LDC 25-8-342 to allow fill over four feet to 17 feet Staff Recommendation: Recommended with conditions (30 minutes) Speakers Chris Rawls A motion to close the public hearing was approved on Commissioner Coyne’s motion, Commissioner Ramberg’s second on a 8-0 vote. A motion to recommend the variance requests with conditions was approved on Commissioner Ramberg’s motion, Commissioner Bedford’s second on 8-0 vote. b. Name: 1076 Springdale, SP-2019-0385C Applicant: Brad Lingvai, WGI Engineering Location: 1076 Springdale Road, Austin, TX, 78721 (District 1) Staff: Hank Marley, Environmental Review Specialist Senior, Development Services Department Watershed: Tannehill Branch Watershed, Urban Classification, Desired Development Zone Request: Request to vary from LDC 25-8-261 …
Versión en español a continuación. DOWNTOWN COMMISSION Meeting of APRIL 21, 2021 Downtown Commission Meeting to be held APRIL 21, 2021 with Social Distancing Modifications Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers must register in advance (April 20, 2021 by noon). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the April 21, 2021 Downtown Commission Meeting, members of the public must: •Call or email the board liaison at Mona Sanchez (512) 974-7864, mona.sanchez@austintexas.gov no later than noon, (the, day before the meeting). The following information is required: speaker name, item number(s) they wish to speak on, whether they are for/against/neutral, email address and telephone number (must be the same number that will be used to call into the meeting). •Once a request to speak has been made to the board liaison, the information to call on the day of the scheduled meeting will be provided either by email or phone call. •Speakers must call in at least 15 minutes prior to meeting start time 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 mona.sanchez@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 the meeting is broadcast live, it may be viewed here: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Reunión del DOWNTOWN COMMISSION FECHA de la reunion (APRIL 21, 2021) La junta se llevará con modificaciones de distanciamiento social Se permitirán comentarios públicos por teléfono; no se permitirá ninguna entrada en persona. Todos los oradores deben registrarse con anticipación (April 20, 2021 antes del mediodía). Todos los comentarios públicos se producirán al comienzo de la reunión. Para hablar de forma remota en la reunión, los miembros del público deben: • Llame o envíe un correo electrónico al enlace de la junta en Mona Sanchez, (512) 974-7864, mona.sanchez@austintexas.gov a más tardar al mediodía (el día antes de la reunión). Se requiere la siguiente información: nombre del orador, número (s) de artículo sobre el que desean hablar, si están a favor / en contra / neutral, dirección de correo electrónico (opcional) y un número de teléfono (debe ser el número que se utilizará para llamar ). • Una vez …
Downtown Commission 04.21.2021 DAAF Mission “To ignite the potential of downtown- through art and creative spaces that capture the spirit of Austin – by and for everyone.” Republic Square Republic Square AUCTION OAKS Revitalization Project AUCTION OAKS Before Clarity Parks: Republic Square- Preliminary Sketches AUCTION OAKS Design AUCTION OAKS In Progress AUCTION OAKS In Progress AUCTION OAKS Transformation AUCTION OAKS After AUCTION OAKS After AUCTION OAKS Phase I GRANT FUNDING: PPS/Claritin Urban Forestry $47,500 $ 2,000 TOTAL PROJECT COST: FUNDING STILL NEEDED: $74,004 ($24,504) EXPENSES: LBJ Wildflower Center Consulting Bartlett Tree Experts Consulting Soil Analysis Weed Removal Arbor Work Plants & Materials IN KIND: Bollard Removal Landscape Design Services $13,335 $ 1,990 $ 68 $ 5,250 $ 6,985 $46,376 AUCTION OAKS Phase 2 Existing Conditions - South West Entrance View AUCTION OAKS Phase 2 Visualization - South West Entrance View Summer Bloom AUCTION OAKS Phase 2 Visualization - North West Auction Oaks Area View Summer Bloom PROJECT: CPCI PHASE I: Clarify Mission, Vision and Broaden Audience and Reach PHASE II: Benchmark Research • • • • • Downtown Detroit Partnership (Detroit, MI) Center City District Parks – Dilworth Park (Philadelphia, PA) Downtown DC Foundation – Franklin Park (Washington DC) Grand Park (Los Angeles, CA) Downtown Seattle Association – Occidental Square (Seattle, WA PHASE III: Define Next Steps and Deploy $25K Grant Writing on the Walls Writing on the Walls Writing on the Walls Writing on the Walls Writing on the Walls Bouldin Creek Commons Austin Artists Tyler Hobbs Jana Swec Sophie Roach Soledad Fernandez-Whitechurch Writing on the Walls Writing on the Walls P.L.A.C.E. Downtown Drive-In P.L.A.C.E. Shop the Block Participating Merchants Capitol One Bank Project Connect Office Royal Blue Grocery 7-11 Wild About Music The Hideout Caroline’s Restaurant P.L.A.C.E. Shop the Block P.L.A.C.E. Shop the Block P.L.A.C.E. Holiday Stroll P.L.A.C.E. Holiday Stroll P.L.A.C.E. Holiday Stroll P.L.A.C.E. Busking 301 CONGRESS - PLACEMAKING WORKSHEET *Adapted from the ‘Place Game’ by Project for Public Spaces How do you experience this space? How would you rate the space? Have you used this space? If so, how have you typically used it (i.e. work break, short cut, lunch spot, etc)? Uses & Activities POOR GOOD P.L.A.C.E. 301 Congress Do you know how to access this space from your work/office? If so, is it easy to find? Pre-COVID, how was this space typically used? Access & Linkage POOR GOOD What are the new opportunities? If the …
Downtown Commission Update Austin Economic Development Corporation April 21, 2021 AEDC Roles AEDC is working with EDD, HPD, and Finance to support several future objectives… Implement the South Central Waterfront TIRZ Design and develop the Cultural Trust Manage the public pipeline assets Negotiate future real estate transactions Austin EDC Overview | 2 AEDC Formation: Progress Oct.-Nov. 2020 Dec. ‘20-Jan. ’21 February 2021 March 2021 AEDC Board Activity Council votes to create AEDC Dec. 14: First Board meeting Jan. Board meeting Board meeting Board meeting Management QBL retained to launch organization Obtain copies of other Master Contract agreements Ongoing Interlocal Agreement (ILA) negotiations Final ILA negotiations Executive Search RFP prepared for executive search firm RFP released Negotiations & Selection of Korn Ferry as firm First job postings released Legal RFP prepared for Legal RFP RFP released; Winstead retained as counsel; Creative Bond Negotiations Creative Bond Negotiations & Administrative set-up Bond negotiations; Banking RFP; Board support Stakeholder meetings held in Dec, Feb and March. Public (ULI) Meetings held in Jan, Feb. Austin EDC Overview | 3 AEDC Formation: Interlocal Agreement Initial Projects • Cultural Trust • South Central Waterfront • Public & Private Pipeline • Management of AIDC (as staff to Council) Funding • Transfer of EDD Funds and AIDC balance • Creative Space Bond • Iconic Venue Fund Annual Oversight • Annual Contract • Budget • Real Estate Reporting • Inclusive Growth and DE&I Reporting Austin EDC Overview | 4 AEDC Next Steps: Engagement AEDC will transition from general stakeholder meetings to targeted committees and public discussions: AEDC Stakeholders Cultural Trust Advisory Committee (CTAC) Joint Music and Arts Commission South Central Waterfront Advisory Committee (SCWAB) AEDC Real Estate Committee Austin EDC Overview | 5 AEDC Next Steps: Board Onboarding ONBOARDING PROCESS BOARD NOMINEES March 25 | Council approved Board nominations. New AEDC Board members received onboarding materials and orientation. April 12| First full AEDC Board meeting. Rosie Truelove (Chair) Diana Maldonado Sylnovia Holt-Rabb Jeremy Martin Kellee Coleman David Steinwedell Ed Van Eenoo Carl Settles Stephen Levy Sharmila Mukherjee Emmett Beliveau Tamara Atkinson Bradford Patterson Molly Beth Malcolm Xavier Peña Awais Azhar Suchitra Gururaj Matias Segura Cathy McHorse Char Hu Veronica Briseño (Acting CEO) Austin EDC Overview | 6 South Central Waterfront HR&A Advisors, Inc. PANYNJ Advertising | 7 Key Steps for TIRZ Designation & Implementation Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 City Council Forms TIRZ • • Prepare preliminary financing plan …
UPDATE ON H.B. 3813 Intergovernmental Relations Office – Brie L. Franco, Officer H.B. 3813 BY REP. CODY HARRIS • H.B. 3813 will preempt the City of Austin’s current amplified sound ordinance. • The bill as currently written will allow amplified sound up to 85 decibels (the equivalent of a large motorcycle) until 2 a.m., citywide. • The bill is authored by Representative Cody Harris, a lawmaker from Palestine, TX. • This bill impacts Austin, and only Austin. No other city in Texas would be required to lobby the legislature to redress grievances related to their local sound ordinance. 2 WHAT IS OUR CURRENT ORDINANCE? Citywide • Amplified Sound is allowed: •Sunday – Wednesday until 10:30 p.m. •Thursday until 11 p.m. •Friday/Saturday – 12 a.m. •A permit is may be sought for the districts below, or if the establishment falls within 600’ of a property zoned and used for residential use. Sixth Street and Warehouse District • Amplified Sound is Allowed •Everyday until 2 a.m. Red River District • Amplified Sound is Allowed: •Thursday until 12 a.m. •Friday/Saturday until 1 a.m. •Must follow Citywide Ordinance Sunday – Wednesday. 3 TIMELINE OF EVENTS • 2003 – Austin’s baseline ordinance was revised, and the permit requirement was created. • 2003 – Sixth Street District and Warehouse District created – allowing amplified sound until 2 a.m. in those designated areas. • 2011 – Limits established for outdoor sound permits for bars within 600’ of property zoned and used as residential. They were restricted past 10 p.m. on amplified sound. • 2012 – Limits loosened on outdoor sound permits for bars within 600’ of property zoned and used as residential; allowing more time for amplified sound. They are now restricted past 12 a.m. • 2018 – Red River Cultural District created; allowing amplified sound until 1 a.m. on Friday and Saturday. • 2021 – H.B. 3813 filed to preempt the City’s work on amplified sound. 4 THEY SAY, WE SAY • While working on this bill, we have heard numerous false claims about the City of Austin’s amplified sound ordinance. Those are: • They Say: The City implemented the current ordinance after aggrieved bar owners had established a presence. We Say: Our current ordinance has been in place since 2003, with a few revisions since then. The current ordinance is the result of a longtime collaboration with residents, bar owners, live music venue operators, and …
DOWNTOWN COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION 20210421-02(e) 8-0 April 21, 2021 House Bill 3813: Regulating Amplified Sound Commissioner Megan Meisenbach Seconded By: Vice Chair Lehman Date: Subject: Motioned By: Recommendation The Commission opposes House Bill 3813 in concordance with the work of the City of Austin Intergovernmental Relations Office. Vote For: Chair August Harris, Vice Chair Christopher Lehman, Commissioner David Gomez, Commissioner Laura Templeton, Commissioner Preston Reine, Commissioner Chris Kanipe, Commissioner Megan Meisenbach, Commissioner Mike Lavigne Against: None Abstain: None Absent: Commissioner Joel Sher, Commissioner Jim Schissler Attest: Mona Sanchez Mona Sanchez, Commission Liaison, Economic Development Department 1 of 1
DOWNTOWN COMMISSION MINUTES REGULAR MEETING WEDNESDAY, APRIL 21, 2021 The Downtown Commission convened in a meeting on Wednesday, April 21st, 2021 at 301 W. 2nd Street in virtual videoconferencing. Downtown Commissioners in Attendance: Chair August Harris, Vice Chair Christopher Lehman, Commissioner Ben Heimsath, Commissioner David Gomez, Commissioner Laura Templeton, Commissioner Nelly Paulina Ramirez, Commissioner Preston Reine, Commissioner Chris Kanipe, Commissioner Megan Meisenbach, Commissioner Melissa Haneo-Robleo, Commissioner Cynthia Weatherby, Commissioner Mike Lavigne Downtown Commissioners Not in Attendance: Commissioner Jim Schissler, Commissioner Joel Sher, Commissioner kYmberly Keeton, Commissioner Kimberly Taylor, Commissioner Douglas Leveton City Staff in Attendance: Mona Sanchez and Christine Maguire, Economic Development Department CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called the meeting to order at 5:34 p.m. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF THE MARCH 17, 2020 MEETING MINUTES Commissioner Meisenbach motioned to approve the March 17th, 2020 meeting minutes with Commissioner Gomez’ second on a motion of 8-0. 2. NEW BUSINESS - Discussion and Possible Action a. Election of Officers Commissioner Meisenbach motioned to renominate Chair Harris to continue to serve as Chair of the Downtown Commission with Vice Chair Lehman’s second on a vote of 8-0. b. Joint Downtown Commission and Music Commission Meeting Commissioner Meisenbach motioned to authorize Downtown Commission COA staff to work with COA Music Commission staff to coordinate a joint meeting between the two commissions with Vice Chair Lehman’s second on a vote of 8-0. c. Austin Economic Development Corporation (AEDC) Item postponed. - 1 - d. Downtown Austin Alliance Foundation (DAAF) The Commission received a presentation from Molly Alexander, Downtown Austin Alliance Foundation. No action was taken. e. House Bill 3813: Regulating Amplified Sound The Commission received a presentation from Taylor Ward, Senior Intergovernmental Relations Coordinator, COA Intergovernmental Relations Office. Commissioner Meisenbach motioned to oppose HB 3813 with Vice Chair Lehman’s second on a vote of 8-0. 3. OLD BUSINESS Items from representatives of collaborating commissions including non-voting members a. Update from Commissioner Melissa Henao-Robledo on recent activities and actions taken by the Design Commission No updates. b. Update from Commissioner Ben Heimsath on recent activities and actions taken by the Historic Landmark Commission Commissioner reported that the HLC was working on a certified local government grant and working to revise the Comprehensive Historic Preservation Plan. c. Update from Commissioner Cynthia Weatherby on recent activities and actions taken by the Urban Transportation Commission Commissioner Weatherby reported that the UTC had received …
Meeting of the Codes and Ordinances Joint Committee April 21, 2021 Codes and Ordinances Joint Committee to be held April 21, 2021, with Social Distancing Modifications To speak remotely at the Codes and Ordinances Joint Committee Meeting, residents must: •Call or email the board liaison at (512) 364-8304 or greg.dutton@austintexas.gov no later than noon, April 20. 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 greg.dutton@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 Reunión del Codes and Ordinances Joint Committee FECHA de la reunion (April 21, 2021) La junta se llevará con modificaciones de distanciamiento social Se permitirán comentarios públicos por teléfono; no se permitirá ninguna entrada en persona. Todos los oradores deben registrarse con anticipación (April 20, 2021 antes del mediodía). Todos los comentarios públicos se producirán al comienzo de la reunión. Para hablar de forma remota en la reunión, los miembros del público deben: • Llame o envíe un correo electrónico al enlace de la junta en (512) 364-8304 or greg.dutton@austintexas.gov a más tardar al mediodía (el día antes de la reunión). Se requiere la siguiente información: nombre del orador, número (s) de artículo sobre el que desean hablar, si están a favor / en contra / neutral, dirección de correo electrónico (opcional) y un número de teléfono (debe ser el número que se utilizará para llamar ). • Una vez que se haya realizado una solicitud para hablar con el enlace de la junta, la información para llamar el día de la reunión programada se enviará por correo electrónico o por teléfono. • Los oradores deben llamar al menos 15 minutos antes del inicio de la …
Meeting of the Codes and Ordinances Joint Committee April 21, 2021 Codes and Ordinances Joint Committee to be held April 21, 2021, with Social Distancing Modifications To speak remotely at the Codes and Ordinances Joint Committee Meeting, residents must: •Call or email the board liaison at (512) 364-8304 or greg.dutton@austintexas.gov no later than noon, April 20. 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 greg.dutton@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 Reunión del Codes and Ordinances Joint Committee FECHA de la reunion (April 21, 2021) La junta se llevará con modificaciones de distanciamiento social Se permitirán comentarios públicos por teléfono; no se permitirá ninguna entrada en persona. Todos los oradores deben registrarse con anticipación (April 20, 2021 antes del mediodía). Todos los comentarios públicos se producirán al comienzo de la reunión. Para hablar de forma remota en la reunión, los miembros del público deben: • Llame o envíe un correo electrónico al enlace de la junta en (512) 364-8304 or greg.dutton@austintexas.gov a más tardar al mediodía (el día antes de la reunión). Se requiere la siguiente información: nombre del orador, número (s) de artículo sobre el que desean hablar, si están a favor / en contra / neutral, dirección de correo electrónico (opcional) y un número de teléfono (debe ser el número que se utilizará para llamar ). • Una vez que se haya realizado una solicitud para hablar con el enlace de la junta, la información para llamar el día de la reunión programada se enviará por correo electrónico o por teléfono. • Los oradores deben llamar al menos 15 minutos antes del inicio de la …
CODES AND ORDINANCES JOINT COMMITTEE MINUTES Friday, August 21, 2020 REGULAR MEETING The Codes and Ordinances Joint Committee convened via teleconference. Commissioner Anderson called the meeting to order at 10:05 a.m. Subcommittee Members in Attendance: Greg Anderson Ann Denkler City Staff in Attendance: Chris Johnson, Development Services Department Brent Lloyd, Development Services Department Others in Attendance: Liz Carey CALL TO ORDER 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Conor Kenny Jim Duncan a. Approval of the July 8, 2020 minutes. Postponed without objection to a future meeting. 2. NEW BUSINESS a. None. a. None. 3. POTENTIAL CODE AMENDMENTS: Proposed for Discussion and/or Initiation Potential amendments to the code are offered for discussion and/or possible recommendation for initiation. If initiated, Staff will research the proposal and report back to the subcommittee. 4. REGULAR AGENDA: Previously Initiated Previously initiated amendments to the code are offered for discussion and possible recommendation to the full Planning Commission. a. Platting Exceptions. Discuss and consider an amendment to Chapter 25-4 (Subdivision) to allow a parcel of land that has obtained a minimum lot width variance from the Board of Facilitator: Commissioner Seeger, Chair of COJC City Attorney: None 1 Adjustment to satisfy the minimum frontage requirement for a platting exception under Section 25-4-2. City Staff: Christopher Johnson, Development Services (512) 974-2769, christopher.johnson@austintexas.gov (Discussion and/or possible action). Chris Johnson gave an overview of the amendment, which would allow for a Board of Adjustment (BOA) variance from the minimum lot width requirements of Section 25-2-492 to serve as an alternative to meeting the frontage requirements, for the purpose of qualifying for the exception to the requirement to plat authorized by Section 25-4-2. A motion was made to recommend the item by Commissioner Denkler, seconded by Commissioner Kenny. Vote: 4-0 (Commissioners Azhar, Barrera-Ramirez, and Seeger absent). 5. OTHER BUSINESS a. Update on Potential Upcoming and Current Code Amendments – City Staff: Greg Dutton, Planning and Zoning Department, 974-3509, Greg.Dutton@austintexas.gov; (Discussion and/or Possible Action). The item was not discussed and no action was taken. 6. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Future agenda items will NOT be discussed at the current meeting, but will be offered for initiation, discussion, and/or possible recommendation to the full Planning Commission at a FUTURE meeting a. None. ADJOURNMENT Commissioner Anderson adjourned the meeting without objection at 10:21 a.m. The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will …
MEMORANDUM TO: Members of the Planning Commission FROM: Jerry Rusthoven, Assistant Director/Interim Lead Planning and Zoning Department DATE: May 22, 2020 SUBJECT: UNO Sign Regulations The Planning and Zoning Department is requesting the Commission initiate an amendment to the UNO ordinance to correct an inadvertent change made to the sign regulations in the ordinance. In November 2019 the City Council approved changes to the UNO ordinance. One of those changes was intended to address signs above the second story of a building. Those signs were required to be cut in or engraved into the structure of the building. If the name of a building were placed on the facade this made it physically difficult to change the name in the future. It was agreed by the stakeholders to remove this requirement. In making this change to the ordinance a mistake was made and the result is all illuminated signs were prohibited in the UNO area. This is not what was intended or agreed to by the stakeholders. Also, because the UNO sign regulations are also used in TODs and the North Burnet/Gateway Plan this mistake carries over to other areas. Staff is asking for the opportunity to correct the ordinance. We will be working with the same stakeholders involved in the November revisions. If you need additional information, please contact me by email or 512-974-3207. Cc: Andy Linseisen, Assistant Director, DSD
CODES AND ORDINANCES JOINT COMMITTEE MINUTES Wednesday, April 21, 2021 REGULAR MEETING The Codes and Ordinances Joint Committee convened via teleconference. Commissioner Barrera-Ramirez called the meeting to order at 6:03 pm. Subcommittee Members in Attendance: Awais Azhar Ann Denkler City Staff in Attendance: Jerry Rusthoven, Housing and Planning Department Others in Attendance: None CALL TO ORDER 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Todd Shaw Nadia Barrera-Ramirez a. Approval of the August 21, 2020 minutes. A motion was made to approve the minutes by Commissioner Denkler, seconded by Commissioner Azhar. Vote: 4-0. 2. NEW BUSINESS Committee. a. Election of Officers. Elect a chair and vice-chair of the Codes and Ordinances Joint A motion was made to postpone the item to a future meeting by Commissioner Denkler, seconded by Commissioner Azhar. Vote: 4-0. (Commissioners Hempel, Connolly, and Kiolbassa absent). 3. POTENTIAL CODE AMENDMENTS: Proposed for Discussion and/or Initiation Potential amendments to the code are offered for discussion and/or possible recommendation for initiation. If initiated, Staff will research the proposal and report back to the subcommittee. a. None. 4. REGULAR AGENDA: Previously Initiated Facilitator: Commissioner Barrera-Ramirez, Vice-Chair of COJC City Attorney: None 1 Previously initiated amendments to the code are offered for discussion and possible recommendation to the full Planning Commission. a. University Neighborhood Overlay (UNO) District Sign Regulations. Discuss and consider an amendment to City Code Title 25 relating to sign regulations in the University Neighborhood Overlay (UNO) District. City Staff: Jerry Rusthoven, Housing and Planning Department (512) 974-3207, jerry.rusthoven@austintexas.gov (Discussion and/or possible action). Jerry Rusthoven gave a summary of the amendment, which is a correction to code language that inadvertently prohibited illuminated signs in the UNO district (25-10-133), which has resulted in applicants seeking relief at the Board of Adjustment. A motion was made to recommend the item by Commissioner Azhar, seconded by Commissioner Shaw. Vote: 4-0 (Commissioners Hempel, Connolly, and Kiolbassa absent). 5. OTHER BUSINESS a. Update on Potential Upcoming and Current Code Amendments – City Staff: Greg Dutton, Planning and Zoning Department, 974-3509, Greg.Dutton@austintexas.gov; (Discussion and/or Possible Action). The item was not discussed and no action was taken. 6. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Future agenda items will NOT be discussed at the current meeting, but will be offered for initiation, discussion, and/or possible recommendation to the full Planning Commission at a FUTURE meeting a. None. ADJOURNMENT Commissioner Barrera-Ramirez adjourned the meeting without objection at 6:16 pm. The City of Austin is committed …
Versión en español a continuación. Regular Meeting of the Bond Oversight Commission April 21, 2021 Bond Oversight Commission to be held April 21, 2021 with Social Distancing Modifications Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers must register in advance (April 20, 2021 by noon). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the April 21, 2021 Bond Oversight Commission Meeting, members of the public must: •Call or email the board liaison, Megan Bell, at (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 Reunión del Bond Oversight Commission FECHA de la reunion (Abril 21, 2021) La junta se llevará con modificaciones de distanciamiento social Se permitirán comentarios públicos por teléfono; no se permitirá ninguna entrada en persona. Todos los oradores deben registrarse con anticipación (Abril 20, 2021 antes del mediodía). Todos los comentarios públicos se producirán al comienzo de la reunión. Para hablar de forma remota en la reunión, los miembros del público deben: • Llame o envíe un correo electrónico al enlace de la junta en (512) 974-2532, megan.bell@austintexas.gov a más tardar al mediodía (el día antes de la reunión). La información requerida es el nombre del orador, los números de artículo sobre los que desean hablar, si están a favor / en contra / neutrales, y un número de teléfono o dirección de correo electrónico. • Una vez que se haya llamado o enviado por correo electrónico una solicitud para …
BOND OVERSIGHT COMMISSION APRIL 21, 2021 2:00 PM VIA VIDEOCONFERENCING BOND OVERSIGHT COMMISSION MINUTES The Bond Oversight Commission convened in a regular meeting on April 21, 2021 with Social Distancing Modifications. Chair Rodriguez called the meeting to order at 2:05 PM Board Members in Attendance: Santiago Rodriguez, Chair Sumit DasGupta, Vice-Chair Sarah Cook Charles Curry Francoise Luca John McNabb Staff in Attendance: Eric Bailey, Public Works Martin Barrera, Economic Development Megan Bell, Financial Services Amica Bose, Austin Transportation Veronica Briseno, Economic Development David Colligan, Economic Development CALL TO ORDER 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Susan Daniels, Corridor Program Sylnovia Holt-Rabb, Economic Development Pirouz Moin, Public Works Will Mixon, Financial Services Tina Van Wie, Financial Services The minutes for the meeting of January 20, 2020 were approved as posted with a motion by Commissioner Cook, Vice-Chair DasGupta second on a 4-0 vote, with Commissioners Curry and Luca abstaining and Commissioners Spigner III, Drohan and Zhao absent. Newly appointed members, Commissioners Curry and Luca, were introduced and welcomed to the Commission. 2. DISCUSSION 3. STAFF BRIEFINGS a. Staff update about the Mobility Bond Programs. Staff from Austin Transportation, the Corridor Program Office and Public Works gave updates on 2012, 2016, 2018, and 2020 Mobility Bond projects and programs. They provided information on: bond language and financial summaries for each program; recent and upcoming projects and program highlights; and resources. Staff answered questions from the commissioners after the presentation. b. Staff update about Cultural Facilities sponsored by the Economic Development Department. BOND OVERSIGHT COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES April 21, 2021 Staff from the Economic Development Department gave updates on department funded Cultural Arts Facilities projects and programs in the 2006, 2012 and 2018 bond programs. They provided information on: cultural arts facilities bond investments; financial updates, recent and upcoming projects and program highlights; and resources. Staff answered questions from the commissioners after the presentation. 4. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION a. Discussion and possible action on the election of new officers. Vice-Chair DasGupta was elected as Vice-Chair with a motion by Commissioner McNabb and seconded by Commissioner Cook on a 6-0 vote, with Commissioners Spigner III, Drohan, and Zhao absent. Chair Rodriguez was elected as Chair with a motion by Vice-Chair DasGupta and seconded by Commissioner Cook on a 6-0 vote, with Commissioners Spigner III, Drohan, and Zhao absent. b. Discussion and possible action on the Bond Oversight Commission 2021 Workplan Development Chair Rodriguez introduced a …
Regular Meeting of the Zoning and Platting Commission April 20, 2021 Zoning and Platting Commission to be held April 20 2021 with Social Distancing Modifications Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers, including applicants and representatives, must register in advance (Day before the scheduled meeting, April 19 2021 by noon. ) To speak remotely at the April 20 2021 Zoning and Platting Commission Meeting, residents must: Preferably email Commission Liaison, Andrew Rivera at andrew.rivera@austintexas.gov or call 512-974-6508 (the day before the meeting). The following information is required: 1. The speaker name. 2. Item number(s) they wish to speak on. 3. Whether they are for/against/neutral. 4. Mailing address. 5. Telephone number. Must be the number that will be used to call-in. Failure to provide the required information by noon April 19, 2021 shall render a request null and void. automatically roll over. A registered speaker may not sign up another speaker. Previous registration on an item does not •Once a request to register to speak has been called in or emailed to the board liaison, residents will receive either an email or phone call with additional information regarding the call in process. •Handouts or other information must be emailed to andrew.rivera@austintexas.gov by 1:00 PM Tuesday April 20 2021. This information will be provided to Commission members in advance of the meeting. •Residents may watch the meeting here: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Time Allotment: Speakers: 3 minutes. Applicant: 6 minutes and 3 minutes rebuttal. Postponement requests must be submitted to the case manager and Andrew Rivera by 5PM Monday, April 19, 2021 Reunión de la Comisión de Zoning and Platting Fecha 20 de abril de 2021 La Comisión de Zoning and Platting se reunirá el 20 de abril de 2021 modificaciones de distanciamiento soial. Se permitirán comentarios públicos por teléfono; no se permitirá ninguna entrada en persona. Llame o envíe un correo electrónico al enlace de la junta en 512-974-6508 andrew.rivera@austintexas.gov a más tardar al mediodía (el día antes de la reunion, 19 de abril de 2021 . ) 1. El nombre del orador. 2. Número (s) de artículo sobre el que desean hablar. 3. Si están a favor / en contra / neutrales. 4. Dirección postal. 5. Número de teléfono. Debe ser el número que se utilizará para llamar a la persona que desea hablar. Si la información solicitada no se envía antes del mediodía del …
Regular Meeting ZONING & PLATTING COMMISSION Tuesday, April 20, 2021 The Zoning & Platting Commission convened in a meeting on Tuesday, April 20, 2021 @ http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Vice-Chair Barrera-Ramirez called the Commission Meeting to order at 6:01 p.m. Commission Members in Attendance: Cesar Acosta Nadia Barrera-Ramirez – Vice-Chair Timothy Bray David King Ann Denkler – Parliamentarian Ellen Ray Hank Smith Carrie Thompson Roy Woody Absent: Jolene Kiolbassa – Chair One vacancy on the dais. EXECUTIVE SESSION (No public discussion) The Zoning & Platting Commission will announce it will go into Executive Session, if necessary, pursuant to Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code, to receive advice from Legal Counsel on matters specifically listed on this agenda. The Commission may not conduct a closed meeting without the approval of the city attorney. Private Consultation with Attorney – Section 551.071 CITIZEN COMMUNICATION The first four (4) speakers signed up prior to the speaker registration deadline will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approval of minutes from March 16, 2021 and April 6, 2021. Motion to approve the minutes of March 16, 2021, as amended, and April 6, 2021 was approved on the on the motion by Commissioner Denkler, seconded by Commissioner King on a vote of 9-0. Chair Kiolbassa absent. One vacancy on the Commission. B. PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. Rezoning: Location: Owner/Applicant: Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: C14-2020-0151 - 8401 - 8407 South 1st Street; District 2 8401, 8403, 8405, and 8407 South 1st Street; South Boggy Creek Watershed 8401 Venture LP (Herman Cardenas); Harvey Kronberg Smith Robertson L.L.P. (David Hartman) DR; SF-2; SF-6-CO; LR-MU-CO to MF-4 Recommendation of MF-4-CO Wendy Rhoades, 512-974-7719, wendy.rhoades@austintexas.gov Housing and Planning Department Motion to grant Neighborhood’s request for postponement of this item to May 18, 2021 was approved on the consent agenda on the motion by Commissioner Smith, seconded by Comissioner King on a vote of 9-0. Chair Kiolbassa absent. One vacancy on the Commission. 2. Zoning: C14-2021-0016 - Northwind Apartments; District 1 11122,11204, 11208 & 11216 Cameron Rd; Walnut Creek Watershed Schroeder Family Trust, Esther Schroeder, Kim N. Nguyen, Hai Nguyen, and DADMK, Inc. (Kittle Property Group, Inc.) Alice Glasco Consulting (Alice Glasco) Unzoned to MF-3 Recommended Heather Chaffin, 512-974-2122, heather.chaffin@austintexas.gov Housing and Planning Department Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: Location: Owner/Applicant: Public Hearing closed. Motion to grant Staff’s recommendation …
Customer Energy Solutions FY21 – Quarter 2 Report As of 03/31/2021 Quarterly Rebates by District and Outside of COA $3.5M $3.1M $4,000,000.00 $3,500,000.00 $3,000,000.00 $2,500,000.00 $2,000,000.00 $1,500,000.00 $1,000,000.00 $500,000.00 $- Q1 Rebates Q2 Rebates 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Outside COA Solar PBI not included. Rebates paid may not align with AE Finance eCombs system as of 03/31/21. Dollars are unaudited. Energy Efficiency Services Residential Programs AE Weatherization (WAP) – Direct Install • To date, WAP has weatherized 270 homes, with another 244 in the pipeline and 123 for assignment. Appliance Efficiency Program (AEP) • A total of 758 projects has been completed. • Total rebate amount of $223, 544 paid for FY21-Q2. • For FY21-Q2 there was a slight increase of 8 participating contractors, an increase of 6.45%. • A PDF documenting the process for Permitting Requirement for Property Owners and Occupants has been added to the landing page for HVAC and Variable Speed Pool Pumps. • Eligibility requirements on the website has been updated to state; Gas and/or tankless water heaters are not eligible for rebate(s). • A hard stop in EECP has been added for tankless water heaters. Home Performance w/Energy Star (HPwES) • From 10/1/2020 to 3/31/2021 the program achieved 274 projects. 1 • The Limited Time Offer for FY21 that started on 10/15/20 is set to expire on 4/15/21. The Limited Time Offer includes a $600 rebate for qualifying Rebate projects and 0% financing for qualifying Rebate & Loan projects. • Created an educational sheet covering the Velocity Credit Union loans that will be uploaded to the Home Performance website and provided to our contractors to help educate customers. • Revised and improved our remote contractor orientation slides and process and successfully oriented three new contractors into the program. SPUR – Instant Savings • 4 new retailers (17 locations) have joined our Instant Savings program o Habitat Re-Store, St. Vincent De Paul, Salvation Army & Goodwill o Advanced Power Strips (APS) introduced to the market thru these retailers ▪ Educational material provided on location • First (since Covid-19) store program promotion events started in March, see photos attached o Breed & Co. (True Value) o Batteries Plus o Many more planned for April and May • $92,272.50 rebates paid this quarter 2 All-Stars • • 3 new schools participating • 1st of three virtual classroom presentations complete and ready for …
Multifamily & Commercial Project Pipeline – Monthly Report 4/8/2021 Figure 1: Commercial and Multifamily Project Pipeline Commercial and Small Business Multifamily 160 140 120 100 80 60 40 20 0 t n u o C t c e o r P j 71 70 Multifamily Income Qualified Multifamily 17 1 14 11 254 88 74 Pre-Approval in Progress Approved: Installation FY21 Paid and Verification Pre-Approval in Progress Approved: Installation FY21 Paid and Verification Project Pipeline Notes: 1. Figures includes all leads and applications, regardless of estimated rebate amount. 2. “Pre-Approval in Progress” includes: 1) customer/contractor submitted leads; 2) applications in development but not yet submitted to Austin Energy; and 3) applications submitted to Austin Energy that are under review for eligibility and approval of project scope. 3. “Approved: Installation and Verification” includes projects: 1) approved with installation underway; and 2) where installation is complete and final inspection and quality review are ongoing. 4. “FY21 Projects Paid” includes projects in which the check or payment has been distributed to the customer in FY21 5. In coordination with the customer and contractor, Austin Energy periodically removes leads and new applications that do not proceed to Installation. 6. Multifamily COVID-19 Note: Multifamily projects are allowed to proceed. Tenant approval will be obtained for all interior upgrades. Projects will proceed in phases to limit contractor time spent in tenant spaces. 7. Commercial & Small Business COVID-19 Note: Program staff continue to process rebate payments. Inspections are proceeding with remote video software; limited in-person inspections occur when absolutely necessary. 300 250 200 150 100 50 0 t n u o C t c e o r P j Multifamily & Commercial Project Pipeline – Monthly Report 4/8/2021 Table 1: Multifamily and Multifamily Income Qualified – Estimated RCA Project Pipeline (for estimated rebates >$62k) Program Latest Workflow Enrollment # Location Name Installation Address Council District Estimated kWh savings Estimated $ Incentive Measures Planned Estimated kW savings Multifamily Income Qualified Multifamily Income Qualified Multifamily Income Qualified Multifamily Income Qualified Paid 1203275 8405 BENT TREE RD 10 98.3 231,788 $82,263 Bent Tree Apartments Installation 1209470 Bridge at Terracina* 10 91.0 264,910 $153,023 8100 N. MoPac Expressway Installation 1208176 701 Center Ridge 7 118 496,480 $208,507 Bridge at Center Ridge* Installation Bridge At Northwest Hills* 3600 GREYSTONE DR 10 112 297,850 $234, 580 1190789, 1198380, 1186819, 1205232 Multifamily Installation 1212346 Bexley Anderson Mill 8601 Anderson Mill 272 666,441 $231,549 …
RMC Monthly Report March 2021 FY21 Water Conservation Division City of Austin | Austin Water s t i n U f o r e b m u N 700 600 500 400 300 200 100 0 Residential Program Participation, FY21 YTD FY18 FY19 FY20 FY21 353 121 122 64 249 253 200 104 126 23 54 31 20 14 Home Water Use Monitoring Device Irrigation Upgrade Irrigation Audits WaterWise Landscape WaterWise Rainscape Rainwater Harvesting 19 8 6 2 2 2 5 4 RMC Monthly Report – March 2021, FY21 02 60 50 40 s t i n U f o r e b m u N 30 20 10 0 Commercial & Multifamily Program Participation, FY21 YTD FY18 FY19 FY20 FY21 54 17 8 11 1 0 3 2 0 0 0 2 Commercial Audit Commercial Process Rebates Commercial Kitchen Rebates RMC Monthly Report – March 2021, FY21 03 $450,000 $400,000 $350,000 $300,000 $ e v i t n e c n I $250,000 $200,000 $150,000 $100,000 $50,000 $0 Rebates and Incentives Budget, FY21 YTD FY21 Total Budget Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 $420,000 $245,000 $65,000 $55,938.84 $- $- Commercial Commercial Multi-Family Multi-Family Residential Residential RMC Monthly Report – March 2021, FY21 04 Water Waste/Watering Restrictions Enforcement Activity, FY21 YTD Warnings and 311 Reports 707 800 700 600 500 400 300 200 100 0 322 234 220 41 Oct Nov 120 15 Dec 79 12 Jan 4 Feb 72 0 Mar Warnings 311 Reports Current Drought Response Stage: Conservation Stage RMC Monthly Report – March 2021, FY21 05 Regulated Compliance Program Activity, March FY21 3128 3500 3000 2500 2000 1500 1000 500 0 183 171 42 152 147 Commercial Facility Irrigation Assessments Commercial Vehicle Wash Facility Efficiency Assessment Cooling Tower Efficiency Assessments Compliant Non-Compliant RMC Monthly Report – March 2021, FY21 06 Total Public Outreach Activity, FY21 YTD Number of Events FY20 FY21 45 Populations Reached FY20 FY21 50 45 40 35 30 25 20 15 10 5 0 22 25,000 20,000 15,000 10,000 5,000 0 8,575 2 0 1,722 1,560 0 Community Events School Presentations Community Events School Presentations RMC Monthly Report – March 2021 FY21 07 Total Social Media Activity, FY21 YTD Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar s n o i t c a r e t n I f o r e b m u N 18,000,000 16,000,000 14,000,000 12,000,000 10,000,000 8,000,000 6,000,000 4,000,000 2,000,000 0 Facebook …
Versión en español a continuación. Resource Management Commission Meeting April 20, 2021 The Resource Management Commission to be held April 20, 2021 with Social Distancing Modifications Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers must register in advance of Monday, April 19, 2021 by noon. All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the Resource Management Commission Meeting, members of the public must: •Call or email the board liaison at Natasha Goodwin at 512-322-6505 or Natasha.Goodwin@austinenergy.com no later than noon, Monday, April 19, 2021. The following information is required: speaker name, item number(s) they wish to speak on, whether they are for/against/neutral, email address and telephone number (must be the same number that will be used to call into the meeting). •Once a request to speak has been made to the board liaison, the information to call on the day of the scheduled meeting will be provided either by email or phone call. •Speakers must call in at least 15 minutes prior to meeting start time 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 Natasha.Goodwin@austinenergy.com by noon the day before the scheduled meeting. This information will be provided to Board and Commission members in advance of the meeting. •If the meeting is broadcast live, it may be viewed here: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live T he 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 call (512) 322-6450 at least 48 hours before the meeting date. T TY users route through Relay T exas at 711. For more information on the Resource Management Commission , please call Natasha Goodwin (512) 322-6505. Reunión del Resource Management Commission FECHA de la reunion (April 20, 2021) La junta se llevará con modificaciones de distanciamiento social Se permitirán comentarios públicos por teléfono; no se permitirá ninguna entrada en persona. Todos los oradores deben registrarse con anticipación (April 19, 2021). Todos los comentarios públicos se producirán al comienzo de la reunión. Para hablar de forma remota en la reunión, los miembros del público deben: …
Resource Management Commission Review and Recommendation COA Strategic Direction: Health and Environment April 20, 2021 Commission Meeting Date: Council Meeting Date: Department: Austin Water April 22, 2021 Client: Kevin Critendon, Assistant Director, Austin Water AGENDA ITEM Recommend approval of a resolution authorizing Austin Water (AW) to issue incentives on a pilot basis during Fiscal Year 2020-2021 for alternative onsite water reuse systems for large new commercial and multi-family developments under AW’s new regulatory framework in the total aggregate amount of $1,000,000 and not to exceed $500,000 for each project. AMOUNT AND SOURCE OF FUNDING Funding is available in the Fiscal Year 2020-2021 approved Operating Budget of Austin Water. Purchasing Language: N/A Prior Council Action: Boards and Commission Action: MBE/WBE: November 29, 2018 – City Council approved the Water Forward Plan on a 10-0 vote. December 11, 2019 – City Council voted to approve the Land Development Code Revision directing Austin Water to establish a regulatory program and an incentive program for onsite Water Reuse Systems on first reading on a 7-4 vote. February 13, 2020 – City Council voted to approve the Land Development Code Revision directing Austin Water to establish a regulatory program and an incentive program for Onsite Water Reuse Systems on second reading on a 7-4 vote. December 10, 2020 – City Council voted to approve an ordinance establishing City Code Chapter 15-13 relating to treatment, monitoring, and reporting regulations for Onsite Water Reuse Systems on a 10-0 vote. April 7, 2021 – Approved by the Water and Wastewater Commission on a 9-0 vote April 20, 2021 - To be reviewed by Resource Management Commission N/A A recommendation in the 2018 Water Forward Plan (Plan) approved by city council included the development and adoption of an ordinance requiring the use of alternative onsite water for large, new commercial and multi-family development. The Plan included making this mandatory in Fiscal Year 2023 after development of regulatory guidance for such systems had been adopted and tested through a voluntary incentive program. The regulatory guidance was adopted by city council on December 10, 2020 and became effective December 21, 2020. Approval of the ordinance making mandatory the installation of these systems beginning on December 1, 2023 is pending final council approval of the previously proposed revisions to the City’s Land Development Code. This incentive program will help gather additional information on the design, engineering, installation, operation, maintenance, cost, permitting and …
